18 32 1900 https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/483d4b66810f1ac2bc6f7789f0f61cd6.PDF ce51166271b7ba41a306a4d4421fbbd7 PDF Text Text •.•..4:11 SEAEUtERS . t; f T • SEOc C/)0 / >»- -iJ> • •••.» ' o(>o>2: fi / Ti-H?*: • • t/)C/> m-< • 0.-H2: -• •• 'T'A -H(/5t-ic. vv/' •" moco , phe smootti rescue operation conducted by LNG Aquarius icrewmembers In bringing aboard Indonesian seamen whose vessel had capsized In the Straits of Malacca. Photographs show stranded seamen awaiting rescue and the LNG Aquarius lifeboat complete with rescue . .. ... pg^gQ^ 'l!i S .- fl J'' t'?;, :44i:; Seafarers Continue Role in Seaiift To Mideast The first of the military's preposltlonlng vessels Involved In Operation Desert Shield and crewed by SlU members retumed to the United States month. pgg^2 QMED Robert Stancavage re­ ports on the activities of Sea­ farers aboard the SS Wright, one of the military's two avia­ tion support vessels. The ves­ sel Is currently In Bahrain, an Island nation In the Persian Q""Page 28 A naval officer advises SS Wright crewmembers on the use of safety equipment designed for protection in the event of chemical warfare. -t rai • 1 •'Y'.- Joseph DiGiorgio Retires, John Fay Assume Duties Of Sill Secretary-'Doasurer ' •4; DiCBnof^iiiiAandjppmpay report of the secretariN||ilisurer at one of Shis month's mernbership meetings. Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco and Vice President of Collective Bar^ining Tigas "Red" Campbell. Page 3 am. - t r t.*t »->?•<• < '» • . 4^''.'.^.r'A'.r J'.' .-yj.'.: i; • ® l.|Y �..v.,,;ii'> '•J):--";7?,^p,'C; ...•'• V-,• Presili^'rl^ '4 - Trade Talks Down to the Wire ti:^ ' <• ,V- ,•"'•• :• •-•>;. 4 .• Ir j: With a December deadline fast approaching, the American negotiators to the world trade talks appear unwilling to exclude maritime from the upcoming agreement on services. The administration, through the offices of the U.S. trade representative who is charged with representing Ameri­ can interests in the current round of discussions on the General Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade—known as GATT, seems determined to keep waterbome transit on the agenda to use as a bargaining chit. American negotiators, who are anxious to conclude the current trade talks with an extensive agreement cov­ ering such powerful sectors of the economy as agricul­ ture, financial services—including bankingtelecommunications, all modes of transportation and others classified as "services," seem ready to wheeland-deal with the existing protections for U.S. shipping, Michael swapping these long-standing programs for a few con­ Sacco cessions in favor of the larger industries. This short-sighted policy emphasizes getting an agreement—any agreement—even if it runs contrary to the economic and defense wellbeing of the United States, just for the sake of coming up with a signed piece of paper. Congress, Foreign Shipowners Share U.S. Industry's Concern The SIU and the rest of the American maritime industry have been ar­ guing that waterbome transportation, already regulated by a host of inter­ national, multi-national and bilateral agreements, should not be included in GATT, which is subscribed to by 99 countries. At stake in this round of GATT talks, if the U.S. decides to play fast and loose with maritime, are the Jones Act, which protects domestic shipping, what is left of the government's operating differential subsidy program and the nation's cargo preference statutes. Congressional leaders, including a majority of senators and 156 repre­ sentatives, are circulating resolutions urging the U.S. trade representative to keep maritime out of the GATT services agreement. Foreign shipown­ ers represented through the Council of European and Japanese National Shipowners' Associations and European Community Shipowners' Asso­ ciations have urged their respective governments to bar shipping from GATT's bargaining agenda. What Happened to Bush Campaign Promise? The administration would do well to remember a presidential cam­ paign pledge of George Bush; "Preservation of the integrity of the U.S. maritime industry shall be a priority in all intemational trade negotia­ tions, including the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. All United States representatives involved in trade negotiations shall be provided with a pre-determined policy statement regarding the U.S. maritime in­ dustry." The administration need only look at the current military operation in the Persian Gulf to see the importance of a strong American-flag fleet, manned by skilled seafarers. You would think the U.S. would exercise great care to protect its national security interests, including sealift capac­ ity, in any kind of world forum—^including the GATT talks. Volume 52, Number JO In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Manage­ ment and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3626, Feb. 1989, the following information is pub­ lished in the October 1990 edition of the Seafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run - 42,950 (42,037); Mail subscription (paid or requested) - 28, 652 (30,073); Other free copies - 12,273 (9,939); Total distribution - 40,925 (40,012); Copies not distributed (for office use) - 2,025 (2,025); TOTAL 42,950 (42,037). Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brewer. :.^c.Vr; Entering Critical Stage of Negotiations With GATT now having moved to the front and center, the SIU is pull­ ing out all the stops to keep the administration from bargaining away the govemment programs that are the underpinnings of the U.S. private ship­ ping fleet. The union's legislative affairs department is working with Congress to ensure that the administration understands any agreement— which must be ratified by the House and Senate—will run into trouble on Capitol Hill if maritime is not excluded. In addition, we have reached out to our contracted companies, asking the presidents and chief operating officers of those groups to advise the administration of their strong opposition to the use of waterbome trans­ port as a bartering item. Over the next two months, Seafarers and the American shipping com­ munity must remain on a 24-hour watch of our administration's actions in the GATT talks. Constant monitoring and vigilance is critical in this tenuous situation. Best Wishes to a Great Seafarer This month Joe DiGiorgio, the SIU's secretary-treasurer for the past 18 years, announced his retirement from the position he so capably has filled. We wish Brother Joe DiGiorgio and his lovely wife, Rita, good health and happiness and a fruitful retirement. Joe, who has been a good friend to many SIU members and retired Seafarers, may be leaving elected office with the union, but we know he will keep in touch and con­ tinue to lend a hand when needed. First Prepositioning Vessel Back from Persian Gulf Run Seafarers aboard the1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, a prepositioning ship stationed in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, were among the first civilian mariners to reach the Per­ sian Gulf area as part of Operation Desert Shield. Along with the PFC James An­ derson and the CPL Louis J. Hauge Jr., the Bonnyman received orders to proceed to Saudi Arabia. Dock­ ing in the port of Al'Jabayl, 90 miles south of Kuwait, they were greeted by the Navy ship, the USS LaSalle, the command center for the U.S. operations in the Persian Gulf conflict. The military's prepositioning fleet of vessels, many of which are managed and operated by private shipping companies and erewed by seafarers, are kept fully opera­ tional throughout the year. Loaded Continued on page 11 October 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly , by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. k •': f SeAFARERSlOG AB Wray Sweatt, left, and AB Heley Maine help change the hooks of one of the cranes aboard the 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman after returning from the Persian Gulf. Index to LOG Features Page COBRANotice . . . . Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea . . . , , . i . . . . . . ,4 Dispatchers'Report/Inland . . . . . . . i , v Dispatchers'Report/Great Lakes . . . . . . , . ........ Final Departures Know Your Rights _ LundebergSchool Application , . .... . Lundeberg School Course Schedule Lundberg School Graduates ^ MeetingDates .-. . . . ... 16 IT ig 18 25 26 27 27 24 " • ^ Personals •• Ships Minutes ....... 21-23 Summary Annual Report - Seafarers Vacation Fund ! ! . ! ! . 26 Union Hall Directory ' Vl V : ': �V ••• ,.;• .• ;• r\}- OCTOBIR 1990 •:~. -C'^.K'i- ^ ,1?: --vi?;>•• ''H -S Eyewitness Account from the LNG Aquarius Emergency Rescue Operation Saves 5 Seamen In the midst of a simulated fire drill, LNG Aquarius crewmembers were called upon to launch an emergency rescue operation to bring five Indonesian seamen to safety. In an eyewitness report to the Seafarers LOG received earlier this month, Steward Assistant Susan A. Mormando described the teamwork of the entire LNG Aquarius crew that saved the lives of the five men who had been "stranded for three days since their vessel had been overturned by strong winds from a violent squall." The SlU-crewed liquified natu­ ral gas carrier had just left Arun, Indonesia and was sailing toward Japan through the Straits of Ma­ lacca that connect the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea on a run in July. While this waterway is heavily travelled, the LNG Aquarius, operated by Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC), was the first ship to attempt a rescue. The event took place while crewmembers were participating in a simulated fire drill in the lazarette supervised by representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard who were onboard conducting their annual inspection. Twenty-five minutes into the drill, crewmembers were told to "drop all hoses and gear and imme­ diately proceed to the area of the number one lifeboat on the main deck," reported Mormando. The Steward Assistant Susan Mormando, who provided the photographs and narrative for this article, entitled the photo above, "Everybody happy, safe and dry." Pictured with the Indonesian men are Chief Steward Frank Robertson, Chief Cook George T^lor, Steward Assistant Susan Mormando, AB Pamela Taylor, AB Anna Buyvid, OS Amir Kasim and OMED Dave Velkamp. crew was advised that an emer­ gency rescue was to be conducted as a result of AB Pamela Taylor's spotting "a vessel that appeared to be in distress, at a distance of five miles off the starboard bow," Mormando wrote in her chronicle of the operation. Taylor was man­ ning the helm at the time she iden­ tified the craft in distress. Rescue Team Assembled A rescue team was assembled which included Second Mate Jon­ athan Kilroy, Third Engineer Steve Leary, QMED John Orr, QMED Dave Velkamp, Ordinary Seamen Hugh McDowell and Amir Kasim and Mormando. Kasim was to play an important role because, being of Indonesian descent, he was familiar with the language of that country and could serve as an interpreter. Favorable conditions consisting of smooth seas, four-knot winds and sunny skies helped the fescue operation. The rescue team set out in an LNG Aquarius lifeboat to­ wards the overtumed small cargo sailing vessel. The two men in a small dory attached by a line to the half sunken hull were brought aboard the lifeboat first. Next, the rescue team extricated the three In­ donesian seamen who were on top of the capsized vessel's gunwale. The Indonesian craft was aban­ doned as it was no longer seawor­ thy, said Mormando. Once onboard, the five seamen were given medical check-ups and provided with every amenity the crew could offer. Clothing was provided by ETC and crewmembers. Mormando said the steward department "provided every hospitdity." In addition, she stressed the importance of Kasim's language skills "as the seamen did not speak one word of English." Upon arriving in Japan, the res­ cued seamen were "turned over to the Indonesian Embassy for their return home," Mormando re­ ported. "The Coast Guard Com­ mander (onboard) was impressed with our rescue efforts and compli­ mented the officers and crew very highly for a job well done," con­ cluded Mormando in her narrative provided to the LOG. Crew Commended W.T. Foran, ETC's safety direc­ tor also commended the crew of the LNG Aquarius.In a telex to the vessel's master, Foran said, "Con­ gratulations to you and the crew of the LNG Aquarius for your rescue of the five Indonesian fishermen. Our vessels have a great record of snatching seamen from the clutches of the sea. Sometimes a matter of hours is all that separates a survivor from a corpse. Men of the sea can appreciate that more than anyone else..." it-: •••vl Corgey and Kelley Named to VP Posts Joseph DiGiorgio Retires, John Fay Becomes Secretary-Treasurer United Nations—and the Intema­ lakes and inland waters region and the positions of patrolman, port The executive board of the Sea­ tional Transport Workers Federa­ agent, headquarters representative David "Dave" Heindel was ap­ farers International Union, Atlan­ tion, the world coalition of unions and vice president over a span of pointed assistant vice president tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters engaged in the transportation 33 years. Prior to beginning his gulf coast. District announced this month that modes. work for the union, he sailed on In welcoming the new officers, John Fay, formerly the union's Kelley joined the Tug. Firemen, both deep sea vessels and inland SIU President Michael Sacco said vice president lakes and inland wa­ Linesmen, Oilers and Watchmen's waters tugboats. Brother Fay par­ he had confidence ters, will assume the po­ Interview with Protective Association, AFL, the ticipated in all of the union's major in the skills of the sition of secretary-trea­ predecessor organization of the beefs, including the successful but men designated by surer of the organization. Joseph DiGiorgio SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union of the executive board grueling drives to organize Robin The post was held for the See pages 8 and 9 Lines and Cities Service. to assume higher the Great Lakes, in 1951. Kelley past 18 years by Joseph has been both a patrolman and a Since 1978, among his many union office. "Brothers Fay, DiGiorgio, who announced his re­ duties. Fay has represented the in­ port agent for the union, primarily Kelley, Corgey, Sacco and Heindel tirement at the October member­ terests of Seafarers at international working out of the Algonac hall. have been good Seafarers and good ship meeting held in Piney Point, Most recently, Kelley has served in union officials. I am sure they will forums. Brother Fay has tracked Md. programs of interest to the SIU in the capacity of assistant vice pres­ continue to do their best On behalf In other executive board ac­ ident lakes and inland waters. the International Maritime Organi­ of the SIU membership and their tions, Byron Kelley was desig­ zation and the Intemational Labor As assistant vice president gulf families." nated vice president lakes and Organization—agencies of the John Fay has served the SIU in inland waters. Brother Kelley had Continued on page 4 represented that region for the union as an assistant vice president based in Algonac, Mich. Assistant Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, who works out of the Houston hall, was appointed by the executive board to the position of vice president gulf coast, replacing Thomas Glidewell who resigned as an official of the SIU earlier this month. The openings of the two assis­ tant vice president positions va­ AGLIWD Executive Bpard members are pictured with officers of the cated by Kelley and Corgey also SlUNA. From the left (back row) are Assistant VP Anthony Sacco, VP Roy "Buck" Mercer, UIW National Director Steve Edney (front row), were filled by the executive board. Gulf Dean Corgey, VP Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell, VP Lakes Canadian Marine Officers Union President Alk)ert Robiilard, SecretaryByron Kelley, Assistant VP Augie Tellez, VP West Coast George Treasurer John Fay, Canadian SIU President RomanGralewicz, Pres­ Anthony "Tony" Sacco was McCartney, Assistant VP Dave Heindel, MFOW President H. "Whitey" ident Michael Sacco, Past Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio, and named assistant vice president Disley, Assistant VP George Ripoll, SUP President Gunnar Executive VP Joseph Sacco. l). i 4 �SOFARCRS m Seafarers Join AFL-CiO in Civil Rights March •i;,: ^ -V--Vv '•-f ' ~f •-•h •I' '• •"•r "'•;•- - i ' .- • ' ••- '•' i'&mj • ' •J'- >•" To one Seafarer, marching in front of the White House and chanting for civil rights brought to mind events of more than a quarter century ago. "It's a shame we have to remind people every 30 years," said QMED Phil Parent from the port of Honolulu, a veteran of marches and protests during the 1960s. Speaking of the contingent chant­ ing at this month's rally, he said, "This is a pretty solid group, quite a mixture. This is similar to what we were doing back in the '60s." Parent and more than 20 other SIU members joined with the co­ alition of trade unionists, civil rights organizations, educators and students to urge President George Bush to sign the 1990 Civil Rights Act earlier this month. The bill was passed by Congress to strengthen the 1866 and 1964 acts which were weakened by six Supreme Court votes last year. The measure has four major points: 1. To make clear it is illegal to discriminate against women and racial, religious and ethnic minori­ ties in the workplace by harass­ ment, unjust firings or unfair denial of promotions; 2. To place a stronger emphasis on the employer to show job hiring and promotion practices are deter­ mined by performance and ability rather than sex, race, religion or ethnic origin; 3. To make clear it is always illegal for employers to make job decisions on the basis of prejudice; and 4. To guarantee the right to sue for damages to victims of inten­ tional discrimination based on race, religion, sex or ethnic origin. While the bill has bipartisan, as well as liberal and conservative, support in the House of Represen­ tatives and Senate, Bush has an­ nounced he would not sign the measure. Opposition to the bill comes primarily from big business. Corporate interests believe the bill will demand fixed quotas in the hiring place, an argument civil rights groups believe does not hold water. Should Bush veto the measure, he will join Andrew Johnson in 1866 and Ronald Reagan in 1988 as the only presidents to veto civil rights legislation. Both vetoes were overridden. AB Al Diles from the port of San Francisco was impressed with the size of the crowd in front of the White House. "I knew the demon­ stration would be good, but I didn't think it would be of this magni­ tude." Concerning the bill, Diles emphasized, "I believe in this to­ tally without a doubt." Lorraine Teague, a member of the steward department from the San Francisco Sill Men Back HERE When Local 2 of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees (HERE) had a beef with some of the fastfood franchisers in the San Francisco area, the union looked to the SIU for assis­ tance manning its picket lines. San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona reported to the Seafarers LOG that the SIU members in the area re­ sponded enthusiastically to the call to walk with mem­ bers of the culinary union. "They volunteered quickly, and during the rally the SIU group was the loudest," he noted proudly. SIU member Harvey Smith leaves no doubt that the Seafarers stand with the local restau­ rant workers union in the San Francisco area. |V: ^..••:v:::•• .;.^:.g:X:.' '• •'' • T.'•'•••'• • '•/ . ' • • ' •'" T'"" '•• "••• '" I •••.' Joining the HERE rally were SIU members (from left to right) Nick Celona, who also serves as the union's San Francisco port agent, Mike Baker, Luciell Agular, Rubin Galleguillos, Nina HatchI, Steven Barry, John Phillips, T. Swanson and Vince CoSs, who ^so works in the local SIU hall. SIU members, wearing •ing the union's trademark white caps, march by the White nCe Camardelle, House. Pictured are (left to right) John Nelson, Roy Blakenship, Ryan /illiam ^a'y. Clarence Green and William May. port of Honolulu, also was excited about the march. "I had seen it on television and it got me interested, especially because I am a woman." John Nelson of Brooklyn, N.Y. said he was "happy and proud to come out for this. A great many need civil rights. It's not over yet." Bosun Benedict Born from the port of Houston noted, "Money makes you equal in this society so you have to do something about it. Everybody should have the same opportunity to make money." AFL-CIO Study Says Rich Are Winners Of 1980s Ecnnomic and Tax Policies The current budget crisis is rooted in the past decade of huge tax cuts to the rich, according to an AFL-CIO study distributed to pol­ icy-makers last month. The report, prepared by the nation's federation of unions, including the SIU, said the top tax bracket for individuals was reduced from 70 percent to 28 percent, giving the richest fifth of Americans a substantial tax cut. Corporate taxes were reduced from 46 to 34 percent over the 10year period. As a result, the gap between rich and poor widened so much in the 1980s that the wealth­ iest 1 percent of Americans now receive nearly as much of the nation's total after-tax income as the bottom 40 percent, the study concluded. The report also noted: • The share of income going to middle-class Americans is lower than at any time since the end of World War II. • From 1981 to 1989, the net worth of the so-called "Forbes 400" richest Americans nearly tri­ pled, while the incomes of the fi­ nancial community's dozen largest earners increased tenfold. • Corporate CEOs, who in 1980 made 40 times the income of the average factory workers, now make 93 times as much. The union federation urged that new revenues to the government be sought through higher tax rates for' the wealthy and corporations. "The AFL-CIO's position on new taxes is based on two princi­ ples^—that the fairest tax is an in­ come tax based on ability to pay, and that those who benefited the most from the fiscal policies that created the deficit should be first in line to pay when the bill comes due," the study concluded. SIU Executive Board Announces Changes Continued from page 3 coast and prior to that port agent and patrolman, Corgey was based in Houston. He became a member of the SIU in 1973. He sailed in the engine department on G&H Tow­ ing vessels until 1979 when he came ashore to work for the union. Heindel joined the SIU in 1972, sailed in the engine department and became a union representative in 1980. Since 1985 he has worked as a port agent in the hall of Philadel­ phia. Tony Sacco became a Sea­ farer in 1977 and sailed in the deck department. He last sailed as a third mate, obtaining his license after shipping with the SIU through 1984. In 1988 he became the union's port agent in St. Louis. The executive board action ap­ points Fay, Kelley, Corgey, Heindel and Tony Sacco to com­ plete the terms of their predeces­ sors who were elected by the SIU membership in union-wide ballot­ ing in 1988. Elections occur every three years, as outlined in the union's constitution. The next round of balloting for officers of the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InlandWaters District will take place in 1991. Corgey is the first graduate of the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to become a vice president. Heindel and Tony Sacco are also graduates of the Piney Point, Md. school. �Si.;. ,-^-.-r-.*j--'\'- ••...^yf.i. 'i, OaOBiR J990 Standard Pacts Ratified By Vessel Crews With ratification votes Held over the past four months on nearly all ships covered by the new threeyear standard agreements, the SIU membership has cast a virtually unanimous vote in support of the June 16, 1990 to June 15, 1993 pacts, which have set the pattern for contracts reached between other American shipping unions and U.S.-flag vessel operators. The vote held aboard SlU-contracted vessels, along with the vote held at special membership meet­ ings in each hall in late June, con­ cludes the ratification process of the membership for the standard ffeightship and standard tanker agreements. In the shipboard ratification meetings and the special sessions in the halls, the support for the package has been "overwhelm­ ing," said Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president collective bargain­ ing. "The key issue: there was not one job reduction within the agree­ ment," Campbell noted. "The SIU set the pattern on percentage wage increases and an additional holiday within the industry. We re-estab­ lished the use of the AB/Maintenance rating and the Second Pumpman/Engine Maintenance rating, as well." As the SIU was the first mari­ time union to reach an agreement with its contracted companies, other licensed and unlicensed unions used the Seafarers contract as a model for their own talks. Among the highlights of the new contract is a 5 percent increase in wages in each year of the agree­ ment. The pay increase is spread across-the-board to overtime, pre­ mium pay and off-watch rates and will affect wage-based pensions and vacation pay. The contract also includes a cost-of-living provision to protect pay gains if inflation ex­ ceeds the increase in wages. Mar­ tin Luther King's birthday has been added as a holiday, and main­ tenance and cure as well as subsis­ tence and lodging rate parity has been achieved with the licensed of­ ficers. Continued on page 7 '...,vy-9;.., Extra Effort and Ifnion's School Help Meet SealIft Manning Demands, SIU Tells Panel Despite a shrinking merchant fleet, the Seafarers International Union has maintained an effective mechanism to develop a man­ power pool in times of increased shipping, Terry Turner, the SIU's director of congressional and gov­ ernment relations, said in a hearing of the subcommittee on merchant marine last month. Turner advised the congres­ sional panel, chaired by Represen­ tative Walter Jones (D-N.C.), "When word first came to us that Ready Reserve Force vessels would be activated, the president of our union, Michael Sacco, im­ mediately placed our hiring hall apparatus on a seven-day-perweek basis, as well as on extended hours." He added the union's "cen­ tral manpower center also has been operating around-the-clock" since a week or so after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait when word was received that civilian mariners would be needed for sealift activities. Representative Jones called the hearing to review "our nation's ca­ pability to meet sealift require­ ments caused by American de­ ployment to the Persian Gulf." He noted, "The U.S. merchant marine has the responsibility to transport military goods delivered to our port cities to the troops in the field—^wherever they may be." To meet the surge in shipping required by that responsibility. Turner outlined to subcommittee members the SIU's extraordinary efforts to ensure that all vessels engaged in Operation Desert Shield sealift activities would be crewed by qualified seafarers. The SIU "combed our.records to iden­ tify potential crewmembers that were not already registered" and asked "inactive members and physically-fit pensioners to regis­ ter" for employment. Turner said. Seafarers Volunteer for Duty "In a canvass of all of our union halls from around the country, our officials report that in many cases our members, upon hearing of the military's engagement in the Mid­ dle East, simply called in to signon. Some of our members had just 3-Year Labor Pact with ETC Posts Wage Gains, Now Holitlay SIU members sailing aboard the liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers operated by Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC) are in the pro­ cess of ratifying a new labor agree­ ment that increases wage rates by 5 percent each year, retroactive to July 1,1990 through 1993. In addi­ tion, under the terms of the agree­ ment, unlicensed crew manning scales will remain at existing levels. The new pact reached by the SIU contracts department and represen­ tatives of ETC is similar to the recently negotiated standard freightship and tanker a^eements ratified by the membership. Among the new contractual items LNG unlicensed crewmem­ bers will receive are: • A 5 percent increase in wages, overtime, premium pay and offwatch rates which will result in higher vacation pay benefits and wage-related pensions. In the sec­ ond and third years of the contract Matson Adds Two Vessels for Hawaii Trade The SS Kainalu (foreground) and SS Kaimoku recently were modified in a San Francisco shipyard for service by Matson Navigation Company between Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. The ships join six other company vessels already carrying containers, automobiles and trailers in the market. The SIU's Pacific District Unions consisting of the Sailors Union of the Pacific for the deck department, the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union for the engine group and the SIU, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District for the galley gang represent Matson's unlicensed crewmembers. a cost-of-living-adjustment will kick in if the nation's inflation rate is more than 5 percent. • Martin Luther King's birthday will be added as a holiday, bringing the number of holidays in the con­ tract to 10. • Maintenance and cure rates will be in parity with what licensed officers receive. Subsistence and lodging fates also will be paid at the same level as called for in the licensed officer agreements. • Health care benefits will be maintained at the current levels of­ fered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan even though medical costs are skyrocketing around the country and more and more employers are attempting to pass the buck for such expenses to their employees. The pact was reached after ne­ gotiating sessions were held over a course of many months. The com­ pany sought significant reductions in manning. The union's negotiat­ ing committee rejected man­ agement's proposal for unlicensed crew reductions as not being in the best interests of Seafarers or the maritime industiy. The union's bargaining strategy was based on recommendations made by rank-and-file members over the past three years in ship­ board meetings and in suggestions provided to the SIU's contracts de­ partment. Seafarers on all eight of ETC's LNG vessels, which carry liquified gas from Indonesia to Japan in the only foreign-to-foreign trade ship­ ping operation under the U.S.-flag today, will have an opportunity to go over the contract with Carl Peth, headquarters representative, who will meet each of the vessels over the next month as they call on ports in Japan. Ratification votes will be held on each vessel. gotten off a vessel, but called in nonetheless," Turner reported. Turner stressed the important role the union's school played in ensuring the availability of skilled mariners. "Our training facility— the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which is governed by a board of trustees made up jointly of shipowner rep­ resentatives and union officials— also has geared up for the surge. The number of participants in our entry level program has been in­ creased and the school is now run­ ning back-to-back classes for key ratings in the engine and deck de­ partments," he said. While the subcommittee is ex­ amining mechanisms to ensure that the United States has suffi­ cient sealift capacity, in light of lessons learned from Operation Desert Shield, Turner stressed the importance of being able to meet the military's logistical needs with American resources. Count on Americans "In closing, I want to let you know that our membership and port officials and manpower staff have responded enthusiastically to -.5 , Continued on page 7 SIU, Sheridan Sign Pact Covering Wages on 6 ITBs The SIU and Sheridan Trans­ portation have signed a new con­ tract to continue operation of six integrated tug/barges (ITBs) owned by the Hess Oil Company. The new agreement generally follows the standard tanker agree­ ment, including a 5 percent per year wage increase for the next three years, a cost of living adjust­ ment should inflation exceed 5 per­ cent and an additional holiday. One major change aboard the ITBs is District 2-MEBA will provide the officers who previously had been supplied by District 1-MEBA. The vessels involved include the ITB New York, ITB Jackson­ ville, ITB Baltimore, ITB Groton, ITB Mobile and ITB Philadelphia. They load at the Hess Oil terminal in St. Croix and sail up the east coast. The vessels lighter some of their load at Stapleton Anchorage , in New York, then proceed dis­ charging at the Hess terminal in Port Reading, N.J. The ITBs were built in 1982 and 1983. They are 691 feet long and have a dead weight tonnage of 47,247. The vessels can carry up to 320,000 barrels of oil. J.:-- Two of the ITBs, the New York and Jacksonville, returned to sea this month after extensive repair and refurbishing. They were refit­ ted with new gangways, automa­ tion systems and cherry pickers. The two were damaged by Hurri­ cane Hugo last year and had been in drydock since. 'H: '•'I-''; �SEAFARERS LOG Citedfor Contribution to Community * ^•.•. » • •% • Deborah Foundation Recognizes Work of Sill s Ed Puiver E^mK: ..tr' • . •'•' ' ..•:, • I • •••' ; •^ . .•••-' • f: • , • . 1. t.' Jersey City Port Agent Edward Fulver recently received the third annual Big-Heart Award from the Peborah Hospital Foundation. Puiver, who also serves as the secretary-treasurer for the New Jersey AFL-CIO, was cited by the not-for-profit foundation for all of his worJc within the community. "He has done so much," said Steven C. Grossman, special events coordinator with Deborah. "If you look at what he has done in general, you can't find a more car­ ing individual." The award is given each year to a person in New Jersey whom the foundation considers "a true hu­ manitarian and who benefits all the lives he or she touches." Puiver started working with the SIU in 1959 when the tugboat fleet he had organized in New York har­ bor during the '40s elected to sail with the Inland Boatman's Union of the Seafarers. He has been in­ strumental in organizing for both the SIU and its industrial division, the United Industrial Workers. As a union official, Puiver also has served as a national regional COPE director for the AFL-CIO, president of the Hudson County Central Labor Council and vice president of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. In 1976 he was elected the state AFL-CIO's secretarytreasurer and has held the post since. Among his accomplishments in the community has been conduct­ ing food drives for striking union members. During the Christmas season, he dresses as Santa Claus and delivers toys to Jersey City public schools. He serves on the New Jersey State Board on Alco­ holism, was co-founder of both the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and A. Philip Ran- With Ed Puiver when he received the Big-Heart Award are (left to right) Richard Jouanea; Michele Jouanea; Jack Critchley, previous award winner; Charles H, Marciante, New Jersey State AFL-CIO President; Puiver; Ashtey JouanM, a pediatric patient at Deborah Hospital; Jeffrey Gloss, Deborah Foundation chairman of the board; Assemblyman Tom Foy; Ronald W. Jones Jr., award founder; and Steve Grossman, foundation special events coordinator. dolph Institute and acts as chair­ man of the Rudy D'Angelo Foun­ dation for cancer research. He has received many honors from both the community and labor during his career. One drive that Puiver remem­ bers fondly was in 1978 when he was collecting food and clothes to aid the United Farm Workers (UFW). More than 40,000 union members responded to the call and the items were stored on the second floor of the union hall while plans were being made on how to ship them to California. "One momingj we came in and found the second floor had caved in from the excess weight of the goods," he recalled. "I turned to Cesar Chavez (UFW president) and said at least now we don't have to carry it down." The Deborah Hospital is located in Browns Mills, N.J. It was founded in 1922 as a tuberculosis sanitarium. As TB began to disap­ pear in the '50s, the hospital wanted to maintain its work with chest diseases. Tdday^ it is recog­ nized as one of the world's premier chest and lung specialty hospital centers. Turner Named Head of SIU's Department Of Cengressional and Gov't Relations •(ii: •:^' i' •f;3 The Seafarers International Union has named Terry Turner, 43, as the director of the union's De­ partment of Congressional and Government Relations. The San Diego native will su­ pervise a staff responsible for tracking legislation of importance to the union in Congress and han­ dling relations with government agencies involved in maritime business. Turner became a Washington representative for the department Terry Turner (left) meets with Karen Hoover of D2MEBA and U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (DN.J.) to discuss maritime issues. earlier this year. His primary activ­ ity was to track maritime and labor legislative affairs in the Senate. Prior to that, he had an extensive background in maritime matters, having been the field representa­ tive for Kentucky since 1981. The Deborah center does not charge patients for any medical treatment received. Last year, it cared for more than 28,000 people. Recently, the hospital sent doctors to Soviet Georgia to treat 19 chil­ dren. It has helped patients and trained doctors from 60 nations. Previous winners of the award include U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg and Jack Critchley, president of the New Jersey Build­ ing and Construction Trades. Retired Stewaril Harris Heips Union Even though Re­ certified Steward J.B. Harris (pic­ tured on the right) has started re­ ceiving his SIU pension checks, the 65-year-oId member has not left the service of the union. "He still comes in to J.B. Harris (right), one of the union's top-of-the-line stewards, help behind retired recently. He is pictured above with Norfolk Port Agent Mike the counter Paladino. when we are shorthanded," said the campaign trails. In fact, his Mike Paladino, the union's Nor­ wife, Millie, was the secretary at folk port agent. the SIU's old hall on Banks Street Harris began his union career in in Norfolk. The couple resides in 1943 aboard the Tabitha Brown. nearby Virginia Beach. He signed off his final vessel ear­ "I trust J.B. Harris behind the lier this year. In between, he has counter on those few times when a helped the Seafarers in a variety of union official is not available," activities at sea, in the halls and on Paladino added. He graduated from the Univer­ sity of Missouri in 1970. Before his career with the Seafarers, he had worked in the Carter White House and several political campaigns around the country. Reviewing Applications for Piney Point Stewards (left to ripht) Jerome Jordan of Jacksonville, Victor Harper of rhiladelphia and Roscoe Williams of San Francisco work with Headquarters Frank Paladino (standing) to study and recommend upgraders for the 1991 steward recertification classes at the Harry Lundeberg Schoof3f Seaman­ ship. The next class will begin January 28 �oaoBCRim - SIU Challenges MarAd OK efLykes/FABC Deal .''•> V'. i": ' .ji'i'ii!-':/ -mt '• Slits'; ; -.' '' • ' '• >; •• ' . The SIU charged in federal dis­ trict court that the Maritime Administration's decision to allow Lykes Brothers Steamship Com­ pany to transfer its government subsidy monies to a troubled Dis­ trict 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Pension Fund-owned shipping company was "entered into without observance of proce-dures required by law and regula­ tion, are arbitr^, capricious, an abuse of discretion and contrary to law and regulation." In the lawsuit filed this month, the union also accused MarAd, the government agency responsible for approving operating differen­ tial subsidies (ODS) to U.S.-flag shipping companies that meet cer­ tain requirements dictated by law and regulation, of conjecture and pulling facts from thin air. Taking taxpayer monies originally allo­ cated to Lykes and bestowing them to First American Bulk Carriers (FABC) Corporation, an unsubsidized shipping company, is an act "based on findings which have no basis in the record and lack expla­ nation," the union said in its com­ plaint. i Furthermore, the union believes MarAd's decision to sanction the deal "contains no explanation" for its findings, "merely repeats" the words in the law, "refused to ad­ dress" the SIU's concerns and "failed to provide a statement of reasons supporting" its approval of switching Lykes' subsidy to the two FABC ships, which have been the subject of a Labor Department investigation and have been char­ tered at one time or another to two companies that went into bank­ ruptcy. Deal Hurts Sea-Land, SIU The Maritime Administration determination, reached in late Au­ gust and upheld in September by the Department of Transportation secretary, permits Lykes to time charter the two FABC container vessels, transfer its operating dif­ ferential subsidy to the Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay and put the two ships into service on trade route 21 between U.S. Gulf ports, ports in the United Kingdom and on the continent of Europe. The SIU's beef with the deci­ sion stems from the fact that one of the union's contracted companies, Sea-Land, operates unsubsiqiized ' U.S.-flag vessels, crewed by Sea­ farers, on the same trade route. The introduction of subsidized U.S.-flag vessels competing head^ to-head with unsubsidized ones op­ erated by Sea-Land jeopardizes the job opportunities of Seafarers. In addition, the SIU has pointed out that MarAd's action is a radical departure from the government's policy of not granting subsidies to new shipping companies or waterborne transportation operations that have not received ODS in the past. Contrary to Current Practice When Lykes first sought gov­ ernment approval of the subsidy deal, the SIU, Sea-Land, Farrell Lines and the International Organi­ zation of Masters, Mates and Pilots lodged vigorous protests to the pro­ posal with the Maritime Adminis­ tration. Michael Sacco, president of the SIU, strongly objected to the use of taxpayer monies being used to subsidize an operation that would compete with the unsubsi­ dized, U.S.-flag and SlU-crewed Sea-Land vessels. The union also took exception to Lykes Brothers' use of a time charter when the industry practice in such circumstances is to bare­ boat charter vessels. The union pointed out that the transfer of part of Lykes' ODS contract to FABC not only contravened the letter and spirit of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 as amended, but also vio­ lated Lykes' ODS contract and MarAd's own rules. Urging a full hearing on the matter, Sacco charged the Lykes request as "the vaguest and flimsiest application for subsidy ever received by MarAd." Over the course of the next few months, the union expects the dis­ trict court based in Washington, DC to schedule preliminary hear- •mmMm ings on the case. As the complaint is directed against the government and the heads of the Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration, the U.S. Justice Department will attempt to defend the administration's actions. ;1 • 3-Year Pacts Ratified Continued from page 5 Copies of both the standard freightship and standard tanker agreements are available at any union hall or by writing to the SIU's contracts department at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The standard agreements do not apply to those vessels acquired through awards from the Military Sealift Command as a result of suc­ cessful bids by SIU contracted em­ ployers. Nor do the pacts cover ships operated by Matson and APL which have labor contracts with the SIU's Pacific District Unions Sailors' Union of the Pacific repre­ senting unlicensed deck seamen. Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union for the unli­ censed engine department and the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District for the steward de­ partment. f '. f '- r'-T 'f •iv •• ¥§• SIU Mee^ Sealift Manning Demands 'kii' Continued from page 5 '•yk: •"••".' 'r; *!. Feinstein Receives Seafarers Support SIU members from the port of San Francisco take time from their, :ic guberr schedule to attend a lunchtime rally for California Democratic guberna torial candidate Dianne Feinstein. Volunteers include, from left to right (kneeling) Ramose Egidio, Jasper Jackson Jr., Port Representative Vince Coss, (back row) Roscoe Williams, Port Agent Nick Celona, an unidentified ILWU member, Mike Wells, Janet Price, Jose Bayani, Jay Sanders and Bill Wroten. The photo was provided by a longtime SIU friend, Charles Farruggia. •* . ' •»'. ,- CORRECTION On page 28 of the Sep­ tember 1990 issue of the Seafarers LOG, the wrong photograph was placed with the caption of Bosun Jack Edwards displaying the commendation he received from the Maritime Admin­ istration for his part in a 1987 rescue aboard the Bea­ ver State. The person in the photograph was MarAd of­ ficial Robert A. Bryan. Pic­ tured at right is Edwards. The Seafarers LOG apologizes to Bosun Ed­ wards and his family for any problems and confusion this may have caused. SIU Men Help Borski Campaign The re-election campaign for Congressman Robert Borski (D-Pa.) has been aided by the volunteer work of members from the Philadelphia hall. Those who have been very involved include (left to right) Cook/Baker Terrance Stowall,• AB "Diamond Jim" • 1" Brady, DEU John Phillips, DEU Ray Rever and QMED Ray Crane. Not pictured, but also active, are AB Bill Ashman, QMED John Cronan and QMED Frank Jaworski, said Field Representative Mark Federici. their role as the fourth arm of de­ fense. Unlike the Japanese seamen that we read about in a Washington Post article, who were reluctant to go to the troubled area, American seafarers have not hesitated or wa­ vered when it came to crewing " ships destined for the Persian Gulf. Whatever solutions this Congress, the administration or the industry look at in the future, it should be remembered that the United States should have the capability to go at it alone," Tumer concluded. Other witnesses who testified on sealift and the Persian Gulf mo­ bilization at the hearing held over two days in September included Robert Moore, director for trans­ portation policy, office of the assis­ tant secretary of defense for production and logistics; Vice Ad­ miral Paul Butcher, deputy com­ mander-in-chief, U.S. Transporta­ tion Command; Maritime Admin­ istrator Warren Leback; Vice Ad­ miral Francis Donovan Jr., the head of the Military Sealift Com­ mand; John Stocker, president. Shipbuilders Council of America, and representatives of three other maritime unions. 'ft 'h' �SEAFARERS LOG Joseph j, STBKE PftiET geoiareis' IntemationfllOmon ' Af«|taied *wiA t*-- DattSEPA. -•1946FBk.No Port ?.6S4..ProNo o as he was pictured as a young sailor (left) and in a re­ cent photograph taken in his office (below). Joe and Rita DiGiorgio enjoy a night on the town in New York with their longtime friends Wilma and Ed Mooney. : Wp Ship's Name An IntciMCW mth Joseph DiGfoi^ Company Chairman -fnhisfmiethyear^^b^*^^ Itional Union, J®®®PjV^„„urer of the organization. The 72- SSng the weltar.^ jointly administered by the MU opera- Replacing Joe suming his pof ^ons on who previously served the urn and inland waters who P international forums ^ince th who assumed the duties of the seer e the th(» union 40 of which were spent urer, DiGiorgio ^arly days, as a young man trymg to I« ^ Isthmian Steamship Company 71 BROADWAY NEW YOBK-6* N- Sa. ^ /oOfHJk Pass No. Di(Morgie The lSeafar JI Ml assumed the ^^,00 s ^' Union Became a Way of Life III! president lakes ^ S SXJ-.'i. opportunity to serve you. , thumb of the boss ... Later, as . '"^u'say, -gave mea.way because this union means so much ^ ^ waited to come to work. KrJom^ttS w" aStX go to bed because I might m.ss ^Tufrfm^a-pohe^^ concerned for the SlU sentatives. "Th^rt maritime industry «s members or the bming. I was always interested m _ union or industry had to say, "1 ^ Began Shipping in 1941 ' ,.-,1 the Hone Haven orphanage, iti'r^rrb^c^K f^-r^,rr«th^^^^ norR»'S^ SgThelpedthe young_^^^ administration in created National Labor R careers in the maritime industry _ SSS rhlhloTbotK tT^sitions as elected offietals .n the careers wnicn iwi Ltv,... gjU I T\inif»reio said. ^'Lallinghishrstiobsouts^^o^^^^^^^^ ..Xen was oid en'ough to leave Hope f 'Sttnt me over to. the Mande-ne b^ wluo see Logan and he XirmrXle 1 became a lottgshoreman, docks. That Joe DiGiorgio was involved in some of tfie union's most fa' rnous beefs in­ cluding tfie 1948 Wall Street Strike and tfie SiU's efforts to organize Cities Service tankers. b^n fer?ks^'hat^an between New j began a job on the began to ship. My v<a«i«iel " remembered DiGiorgio. after a few trips as His'first shipboard job was M a ,be black gang. After » part of the galley crew, ftOlorgio swn^^ „„idst of World few months ®f.®h'PP'"|i^^„„|ria. a Waterman Steamship COTpany War 11. His ship, the SS Afoundn se„k ,„ the Wmd- ::r« S M"aro°f mi. DiGiorlo was issued a rare discharge. �oaoBiRim one that read on the line that gave the port of disembarkation, "lost to enemy action." DiGiorgio explains the strange language: "It was early in the war and the U.S. Coast Guard was putting down 'lost to enemy action' if your vessel was sunk. But they didn't do it for very long, because a few months after the Afoundria went down, the government would put on your discharge the port you came into on whatever vessel had rescued you." Shipped in WWII Combat Zones A month after being torpedoed and rescued, DiGiorgio was on an­ other merchant vessel. As a watertender on the Robert E. Lee, he sailed from New Orleans to the islands in the lesser Antilles, assisting in the rescue of survivors of ships that had been lost at sea as a result of war activity. During WWII, DiGiorgio also sailed on runs to Europe and Northern Africa. He was on a vessel that provided supplies for the invasion of Palermo and the invasion of the mainland of Italy. He shuttled between Italy and Tunisia for many months and also sailed back and forth in the WA* SniPTIWO ADMINDTRATION MrCiimiwii MWh Im Ww Zmt Bw WAR IHIPRING ATMINISTRATION rz.-sr.T.'or: WAR SHlPriHO AOMmtmiATtOH % One of DiGiorgio's favorite ways to relax Is fishing. Here he and his wife, Rita, proudly display the sallflsh the couple caught during a fishing trip off the coast of Mexico. -Treasurer Qetlres the SIU's Mediterranean to the European theater until the end of the war. Looking back on his experiences in the combat zones of WWII, DiGiorgio recalled, "I never really gave death any thought. . . When we were shuttling from Tunisia to Naples,*there were bombings every night. Mount Vesuvius used to light up the sky and every night about seven o'clock you could look forward to the Germans coming. All they had to do is follow the light in the sky and they would bomb Naples. On the ship we would wait and wait. Every night it was a horrible feeling. But I always headed for the engineroom. For some reason, I felt secure in the engineroom." Brother DiGiorgio continued to sail after the war, participating in many of the union's strikes and other major beefs. In 1951, Paul Hall, who was heading the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District at that time, assigned DiGiorgio to solidify the union's inroads in the passenger line trades. In 1952, DiGiorgio was elected to his first full-time position in the union — Baltimore patrolman. In the '50s, DiGiorgio helped open the Sea Chest, the union's vehicle for providing high quality personal effects to seafarers at a reasonable cost. In I960, DiGiorgio served as one of the joint patrolmen in New York and in the balloting of 1964 was elected to the position of New York port agent. Assumes Duties of Secretary-Treasurer When A1 Kerr died in January of 1972, Paul Hall, then president of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and in the same position in SIU of North America, appointed Joe DiGiorgio to execute the constitutional duties of the secretary-treasurer. In the union's next round of elections a few years later, DiGiorgio was elected to the position of secretary-treasurer by the union's membership. In every election since that time, the rank-and-file has returned DiGiorgio to the post, which he has held under the administrations of York. I couldn't wait to haye a child bom in that fantastic city. It was a great feeling when it happened." , Together, Joe and Rita DiGiorgio have enjoyed raising a family. "I am very proud of my family," DiGiorgio said. "Besides my family and the union, I had very few other interests, although my wife and I do like boating and fishing." Reflections on the Future In leaving the post he has held for the past 18 years, DiGiorgio said he felt "sad in some ways and happy in other ways. I am sad because this is a new era for the maritime industry and I see enormous growth potential and the union has young, progressive officials at the helm, starting with Mike Sacco as president. With this kind of leadership and fresh ideas, tremendous things can happen and I feel sad I won't be a part of this change and growth pattern." "But on the other hand, I have been at this for the last 40 years and I ani happy that I will have some more free time." "I am also looking forward to the time when I will see my grandson enter the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as a trainee. I think the school is one of the union's and the industry's greatest accomplish­ ments. When I think back to what Charles Logan did with Hope Haven and its vocational programs, I can see how the Lundeberg School has taken Logan's dreams and put them to work," DiGiorgio added. In retirement. Brother DiGiorgio expects to increase his boating and fishing activities. But completely severing his relationship with the union is out of the question. "I will never really retire from the union. Certainly, I am retiring from the position of secretary-treasurer. But I will never retire from the people I have spent the last 40 years working and living with. "I will always be available to serve the interests of the union that has treated me in my lifetime so well," Brother DiGiorgio concluded. ,',V. • » ; \ • :f\ Joe DiGiorgio served with three SIU presidents. When he assumed the office of secretary-treasurer, the union's chief officer was Paul Hall (on the right In the first photograph with former SUP President Morris Welsberger). When Hall died In 1980 and Frank Drozak succeeded him, DiGiorgio continued as secretary-treasurer. (Drozak Is on the left In the center photograph.) Michael Sacco (In the third photograph), who has been at the union's helm since 1988 was the third SIU president to work with DiGiorgio In his capacity of secretary-treasurer. the SIU's three presidents — Paul Hall, the union's chief executive officer until his death in 1980; Frank Drozak, who served until cancer claimed his life in 1988, and Michael Sacco, who leads the union today. Looking back upon his work as a union official, DiGiorgio said he was most proud of the role he played in bettering the lives of seamen, "l remember convincing the owner of Falcon Carriers in the late '60s to build his ships with private rooms for the unlicensed crew at a time when this was unheard of in the American tramp fleet." :• Raising a Family Brother DiGiorgio met his wife, Rita, during the war at a time when he was sailing in and out of New York. At the age of 28, Joe DiGiorgio married Rita Shepard. The DiGiorgio's have two children, one bom in New Jersey, the other in New York City. DiGiorgio reminisced about the decision he and his wife made to have one of their children bora in New York City. "I thought New York was the greatest city in the world. Every­ thing I never knew existed as a backwoods Louisiana boy was in New Port Agent DIGIorgto gives SIU member Frank Travis his third engineer's license In 1970. liiiRniB DiGiorgio and Mooney, who also served as an SIU official, swap some sea stories when ' Mooney recently visited head­ quarters. �•t ' sufARmm mru Operations Are Non-Stop Aboard American Republic mmtmu imJM I iliiiiiliiTiiiiMiitoi From left to right, Milan MilkovicH," Cheryl Stamper, Fred Kearns and Scott May are part of the crew keeping the Bob-Lo vessels running on the , Detroit River. Deckhand J Doug Shearer and Captain Kampfert oversee work in the shipyard on the launch Friendship used by Bob-Lo. Although September officially is listed on the calen­ dar as the final month of summer, it marks the onset of winter for SIU crews aboard two Great Lakes vessels. The Columbia and St Clair are passenger steam­ ships that carry up to 3,000 passengers at a time to Bob-Lo Island amusement park in the Detroit River during summer. According to Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen, the pair is believed to be the last major passenger ships still plying the Great Lakes regularly. Both ^ps, along with several smaller launches used by the company, laid up last month at the end of the four-month season for the park. The last of the crewmembers needed for layup signed off earlier this month. Some of them make themselves available for relief work on Great Lakes vessels while others go home until they are called back in April, Allen said. The Columbia and St. Clair are known as "up-downers" because of their engines which "work like sewing i*-. machines, going up and down, when they are running," Allen said. Both are former coal-burners but have b^n converted to use oil for fuel. They average between 16 and 18 miles per hour. During the season, the two operate approximately 12 hours daily shuttling tourists from a dock just souA of downtown Detroit to the island about 14 miles south on the Canadian side of the river, which flows between Lake St. Clair to the north and Lake Erie to the south. Launches are used to supplement the two ships when crowds are large and for late evening return trips. On certain summer weekends, the two passenger vessels offer night excursions with live music. Crewmembers generally work three to four weeks to get the vessels ready each spring and stay onboard another three to four weeks in the fall to prepare them for layup. ^ ^ Nighttime operations are noth­ ing new and unusual for the men and women who sail aboard SIUcrewed merchant vessels. For the crew of the American Republic, it is almost a daily ritual. The American Steamship Com­ pany self-unloader runs along the southern shore of Lake Erie carry­ ing taconite ore from Lorain, Ohio to Cleveland for LTV Steel. Dur­ ing the Great Lakes shipping sea­ son, it makes the round trip sdmost everyday. "There is not much difference between loading during the day or night," said Bosun Teriry Henratta. "You just have to be more careful at night." The docking area is lit so heav­ ily that parts of the ship appear to be drenched in daylight radier than covered by darkness. Crewmembers adjust their per­ sonal habits to catch sleep when­ ever they can because of the continual loading and unloading. The American Republic, named after the old Republic Steel Com­ pany, is one of the smaller vessels in the ASC fleet. It was built spe­ cifically to carry the ore through the Cuyahoga River with all of its twists and turns to the steel mill up river from downtown Cleveland. The 635-foot ship has bow and stem thrusters as well as eight rud­ ders for the river's sharp turns. The pilot house is located on the stem so the pilot can handle the ship going backward as well as for­ ward. Crewmembers told a LOG re­ porter that they like sailing aboard the American Republic becaiuse it is one of the first vessels to fit out and one of the last to lay up each year because of its run along the lower part of the Great Lakes. Algonac Launch Takes Member toTug SIU crewmembers are flown to many parts of tfie world to replace brotfiers and sisters wfio must sign off vessels because of emergencies. However, in an emergency on ttie Great Lakes, members don't fiave that far to go. SIU launches, like the one above taking AB Tankerman Patrick Matthes to the tugboat Mary E. Hannah, are used to keep vessels moving in the Algonac, Mich, area. �0 oaoBemm . .. ..' Ws"J-..-S'^---, - IstLt. Alex Boaayman Returns from Persian Gulf Continued from page 2 •••V A^J -;--y,;.-" .•-•>• vV._' with cargo that includes everything from tanks and ammunition to food and medical supplies, the prepositioning vessels are a vital part of the military's strategy to quickly get equipment to an area of poten­ tial conflict. The prepositioning vessels be-, came an integral part of the nation's defense arsenal after the Iranian hostage crisis in the late '70s when the United States learned the value of having mili­ tary resources stationed close to trouble areas. For the current Pers­ ian Gulf military activation, the prepositioning ships based in Diego Garcia were the first SIUcrewed vessels to arrive in the Middle East, and were also some of the first ships to reach the area with supplies. Bosun Tom Anderson, a re­ tired Navy veteran from St. Louis who is still in the reserves, had spent nine years sailing around Viemam. He stated he was happy not to be on active duty, but looked forward to this assignment because sailing was more interesting duty than being at anchor. Anderson be­ lieves the prepositioning ships like the Bonnyman can play a vital role in the nation's forward deployment defense strategy. Because the ves­ sels are maintained in a constant .state of readiness and are stationed near the world's hot spots, the pre­ positioning ships can get to any critical area quickly, as they re­ cently did during Operation Desert iShield. Anderson stated that the Bonny man's crew "handled the job well, and the professionalism they showed was exemplary." All onboard the Bonnyman said their first trip to the Gulf had been a tense one. It had taken place in the early days of the activation and there was not much information available on the situation in the Gulf. Rumors swept through the vessel that the Persian Gulf had been mined. AB Wray Sweatt, who sails out of the port of Jack­ sonville, admitted he was a bit un­ easy when he found out where the ship was going—not only because of mines, but also about the possi­ bility of chemical or gas warfare. Chief Electrician Charlie Chancey also felt the apprehen­ sion. "There were a few marines already there, but we were one of the first ships, and we didn't have much cover. It was pretty touchy not knowing what was going on. We were sitting still, always won­ dering what was going on." When the vessel arrived in Saudi Arabia, AB Heley Maine, who comes from Mobile, was in­ jured aboard ship, and was allowed into town (by ambulance) to get help. He said the whole situation in town was very tense. The Iraqis were so close. Fortunately, the AB's injury was not major and he was able to continue working aboard ship. The SIU crewmembers saw a lot of empty tankers outside the Gulf. And from time to time the ship was buzzed by unidentified aircraft. To help ease the concern, extra look­ outs were posted and two Saudi frigates sailed as the Bonnyman's escorts. After unloading their cargo in Saudi Arabia, the Bonnyman was ordered to Bahrain as a possible evacuation ship for Americans stuck in the region, but after nine days returned to the United States—to the port of Jacksonville. Good Cooperation When interviewed in Jackson­ ville by a staff member of the Sea­ farers LOG, SIU members all agreed there was good cooperation between the officers and crew aboard the vessel. Everyone looked out for each other. Every member of the crew pitched in. Seafarers aboard the Bonnyman also gave high marks to Captain Dan Goff, the vessel's master. Captain Goff provided the crew with information—what little he had—and set a good example by keeping calm, the hard-working members reported. The steward department also rallied. With only 12 hours to pre­ pare to leave Diego Garcia, no ar­ rangements had been made to provide stores for a possible oper­ ation. The steward tried to get as much as possible before sailing. And though stores were limited. Chief Cook William Hare did an exceptional job feeding the men. Seafarers onboard told the LOG. Steward Bernard Tyler, who sails out of Algonac, both deep sea and Great Lakes, estimated that with the cooperation of the military, the Bonnyman's galley gang prepared and served more than 7,000 meals. The steward department worked hard to provide good and plentiful food, taking into account that many U.S. soldiers already stationed in the area would come aboard for some home cooking. Adjusting to the Heat The heat was especially difficult to adjust to for many crewmembers. The climate in the Persian Gulf is not a dry heat like the crewmembers were used to in Diego Garcia, but a very humid one. AB Maino said the heat was so stifling that when a person stepped out of the house it was "like walking into a concrete wall." Another AB said the humidity was so high that he was drenched in sweat within five minutes, breath­ ing and perspiring heavily. This high heat and humidity led to a drain on the air conditioning system, but the engine crew did a great job in trying to eliminate the strain caused by the excessive heat; fellow Seafarers reported. Tyler noted that in Saudi Arabia, the con­ ditions at the dock were scorching, and soldiers stationed there would come onboard just tp get cool. Chief Electrician Chancey said things went smoothly in the engine room, however the big concern was for the rising temperatures, es­ pecially of the water going through the air conditioning system. Ships like the Bonnyman, he noted, were built for cold water sailing. Steward Assistant Thomas Maley from the port of New York stated that "ice water was at a pre­ mium," and that the heat particu­ larly affected the deck department and those who had to work outside. He was also quite emotional in talking about the military chap­ lains on shore who wanted no spe­ cial treatment like coming aboard ship for a good meal or to get cooled off. The chaplains would bring U.S. soldiers suffering from heat or malnutrition onboard, but had to be heavily persuaded to stay themselves for a short respite. Nick Kratsas, port agent in Bal­ timore, met the ship in Jacksonville upon its retum. He said the Bonny­ man had a great crew. "They really pulled together during some very scary times," Kratsas said. "The team spirit amongst the crew was clearly evident when I held a union meeting," the SIU official noted. Phipf Flprtrician Charlie ^ rh;mrpvwa«;keDtbusvthis >5.^. trio makino sure the air con- Jacksonville Patrolman Torw McQuay, left, goes over some ditioning was working paperwork with DEU David Powers of Brooklyn, N.Y. Slicing the bacon for a dinner specialty is Michael K. "Stew Burner" Bernard whose motto is, "When It's Smoking, It's Cooking: When It's Burning, It's Ready!" K:' .''ii' • -' SA John Huyett of St. Louis, left, sets the table while SA Amos Myers of Mo­ bile fills the fruit bowl. Myers is a grad­ uate of Piney Point class #431. 'A , Bosun Tom Anderson of St. Louis, seated, and Steward/Baker Bernard Tyler of Algonac are happy to be back. Baltimore Port Agent Nick Kratsas, left, met the Bonnyman in Jacksonville. With him are AB Heley AB Larry Cochrane of Mainoof Mobile (seated) and AB Tom Olive of Jack- Jacksonville particisonville. pates in the meeting. K.: n J �'.-^u^..*w{,_,.«p\';^_:^:».-v- -viJvwwvj:; - '•• SOFARiRS £06 I «• A Sea Story I Wy': '4" i 'I t<'• • •''} •f. . ;; .fir' C-vM; fei, fc: 't •' v ??"•• I'^' .v. :^ > n 19521 was on a freighter run­ ning down to the islands and the north coast of South America. One trip we went into Dutch Gui­ ana and went on up the Surinam River to a bauxite mine way up in the jungle. We were the first ship of that size to go up there, and it was some trip. The river twisted and tumed and was quite narrow, so we had to have a tug at each end to get us around the bends. Mon­ keys were jumping on and off the ship all the way up. Like I said, it was quite a trip. We docked at the mine just be­ fore supper and were told we'd be leaving first thing in the morning with the high tide after taking half a load of bauxite. Well, my watch partner, who was a strong, silent type with a build like Tarzan and an adventurous nature, wanted to go up the river that night and catch a crocodile for his brother in the States who had just opened a pet shop, thinking the croc would bring a little publicity. So after supper we hired an old native to take us up the river in his dugout canoe. We only had to pay him about six bars of soap and two tin cans (large ones for cooking), so his work came cheap. Well, we started on up the river, and imme­ diately we heard drums beating away. This was head-hunter coun­ try, and the natives were passing the word that we were on the way up river into their territory. We had prepared for this by bringing along some extra soap and cans, which we planned to take to the headhunter chief. So that was our first stop. We went to the main village of the head-hunters in that area to see this most powerful chief and pow-wowed with him, assuring him that we were only looking for crocodiles, not natives. We gave him our paltry tribute, and he sig­ nalled his drummers to pass the Word that we were not to be harmed, which the drummers took care of promptly. We left the village and contin­ ued on up the river, which was an adventure filled with huge snakes and so forth; but to get to the point, I'll simply say that we did catch a crocodile, a mean one about six feet long. We tied him up in the canoe and went back to the ship, arriving at about five in the morn­ ing. We were tired and knew we'd be getting up soon to undock the ship, so we made a quick plan to get a few minutes' shuteye before the callout. We had to stash the croc and didn't want to waste any time doing it, so we put it into the Chief Steward's shower and pulled the curtain. Well, it wasn't long before we were awakened by a lot of shouting and running. The Chief Steward was out in the passageway stark naked hollering, "Agg-g-h!!! There's a crocodile in my shower!!! Agg-g-g-h!!!" Well, we had to get up and stash the croc somewhere else right away. Who could guess the Steward was going to take a shower that morning? We got back to the States in a few days and went into Mobile to unload. The big question was how we were going to get the croc past Customs and into the country. My idea was to tie a heaving line around the croc's neck and just hang it over the side in the water until after the ship was cleared, but my partner wanted to do it differ­ ently. He tied a six-foot piece of line around thecroc's neck and tied the other end to an empty five-gal­ lon kerosene can to act as a marker buoy. Of course this method re­ quired waiting until the last minute to throw the croc overboard so he wouldn't get too far away. That's what my partner wanted to do, and that's what he did. But he did it in a damn fool way. When you come into Mobile the river goes right by the downtown area before you get to the docks. Well, my partner waits until we're in that area and throws the croc over right across from the building where the U.S. Customs was housed. He threw it off on the off­ shore side; that is, on the side away from the building, but when he did a Customs man saw him. They al­ ways watch for the ships to go by and then start out on their way to the docks to meet them. Well, when that agent saw my partner throw what he thought was a big bundle over the side he alerted his boss, who immediately notified all enforcement agencies in the area to be on the lookout for a big drug caper. He also ordered all available Customs agents to meet our ship and go over it like a bunch of in­ quisitive ants. So when we docked, what happens? We're swarmed by a whole squad of Customs men who tear the ship apart and make an investigation. But nobody knows anything about drugs, just about a crocodile. And the Customs isn't going for that story. They think the whole ship is in on a conspiracy and a cover-up and they decide to keep a 24-hour watch on the ship until they un­ cover the plot. In addition, their boss gets the yen for a little hot publicity and releases the news to the papers, who come out with the headline, "HUGE HEROIN HAUL HINTED" in the evening papers. While all of that was going on my partner, who had sneaked off the ship immediately after dock­ ing, was missing, and the Customs knew of that from taking a rollcall on the ship. When my partner tumed up missing all enforcement agencies were again alerted, and the Coast Guard got on the scent and searched the harbor. Who do they find but my partner in a rented speedboat looking for the croco­ dile. So they hail him down, hold­ ing a machine gun on him, and bring him back to the ship, claim­ ing they've captured the ring­ fa-': i#iXlll!;.gri«;^^^,^v--- -i'l., 'p--: 'f. MEMOIRS OF A SEAMAN BY SlU MEMBER FREDERIC CARPENTER leader. They grill him and then tum him loose for lack of evidence, but they are convinced something funny is going on and refuse to give up the investigation. After all, who in heck would go to all this trouble to bring a crocodile into the coun­ try? Well, Customs continued to maintain a 'round-the-clock watch on us. They had one man lurking around on the dock sidling in and put of the warehouses, one man at the head of the gangway, one man constantly patrolling the midship house, and a man on each end of the ship watching so no one skulked off the ship by climbing down the mooring lines. They acted like they were in on the big­ gest dmg bust in the history of Mobile and took their jobs very seriously. Among other things, they checked every man who came and went on the gangway. This went on for a couple of days until Friday, when one of the country boys from North Alabama figured he'd go fishing for the weekend and spend the night in the woods. He rounded up a blanket, a frying pan, and all that stuff, as well as some food from the cook, who gave him a big jar of flour mixed with commeal to fry his fish. Well, when he went off the gangway the nitwit Customs man searched him and whooped with delight, hollering, "I got 'im! I got 'im! The pickup man! This is it! Look at all this heroin!" meaning the jap of flour. So they arrest the kid and send the jar to the lab for analysis. The boss of Customs is so excited he calls the newspapers again and releases a story, which the papers headline, "BAD BOYS BUSTED ON BOAT," which cre­ ates quite a stir in the community. That night a lot of people come down to the docks to look over this notorious ship with its nefarious crew. Well, imagine the consternation the next day when it's leamed from the lab that the flour is really flour. Naturally, the papers had stayed on top of the story, and when this hap­ pened they decided to do an indepth story about the whole thing. So they came down to the ship with a reporter and a photographer and interviewed everybody. They got the whole story and took pictures of me and my partner, and the next morning they have a feature article entitled "CROC-CATCHERS CONFOUND CUSTOMS." As you can imagine, my partner and I are celebrities, and all kinds of people come down to the ship that afternoon saying, "Right on, men! That's showin' 'em!" and all like that. A lot of those people were wearing beads and feathers and all, and I think they were just tickled that somebody had put something over on the U.S. Customs. We never did find that croco- 1958 Scholarship Winner Enjoys Writing Career Frederic Carpenter A 1958 union scholarship pro­ vided Brother Frederic Carpenter with an opportunity to further his book-learning and expand his ca­ reer opportunities. Throughout his life. Carpenter has continued to write about the sea and the adven­ tures of his brother seafarers. Carpenter joined the SIU at age 16 to see the world and live a life of adventure. He worked as a dish­ washer for a few months and then switched to the deck gang. He sailed as an ordinary seaman, then as an able bodied seaman and in deck maintenance. He also served as ship's bosun a couple of times. While sailing, he decided to pursue additional education. The scholarship program, started in 1953, gives SIU mem­ bers the opportunity to continue their schooling. In Carpenter's case, he was awarded the SIU scholarship at age 29 and went to Louisiana State University where he double majored in psychology, and sociology while continuing to ship. He graduated at age 35 and earned his third mate's license, sailing in that capacity for five years before giving up sea life for good. He became a successful technical writer and vice president of a communications firm in New Orleans for a while and presently works for the federal government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. But his fondest memories are of the sea. In 1985 the Clearwater, Fla. resident resumed writing fic­ tion and has produced a couple of novellas, several short stories and a major portion of a long sea novel based upon his sailing days. The story on this page is an excerpt from that book. Carpenter, now 61 years old, has been published nine times in various quarterlies and has applied for a grant to finish the novel, en­ joying the vicarious reliving of "the thunder and the sunshine" of his sea years. 4 i 4 p. . .... . ifl, :.'r '' i ' •" y , 'l'- • —y - miyr �i»esW!to6*iww=rSreai^^ •rtitsseess" oaoBa imw 13 . ......V; SIU STEWARDS Nick Andrews, Kimberly Allen Carter With the combined skills of Chief Cook Michael and Joseph S. Smith consistently put forth exciting and Utin and Steward Assistant Sandra Martinez and tasty meals for their shipmates. The three steward departCarter, the USNS Contender's galley ^ng gives the ment members keep in touch with the Seaferers LOG, ship a reputation as a "good feed providing the union's publication widi the photographs appearCarter said Martinez, a recent iuateofthe Harry Lundeberg School in Piney ing on this page. Point, Maryland, and Utin made up an "ASteward BakerJoseph S. Smith has gained some fame among team.' Carter also is a graduate of the 3fthe-< rs for his out-oMhe-ordinary barbecues. his fellow union's training center, continually upmadSmith, who joined the union in 1963 ing in the steward department and aoding at the New York union hall, believes "a barbecue at sea is a morale booster and to her endorsements. She received a com­ it helps break up the monot- mendation from F.E. Clark, master of the USNS Contender, in which he stated, "I will at Sea On the USNS Contender works as a team, reports Steward Baker Kimberfy Allen Carter. ' ri 1 "f •• ,• 'if •; afloat for cleanliness; your galley will excel, without question." Chief Steward Nick Andrews, who re­ cently sailed on the Sea-Land Expedition, takes pride in the meals served on his ship. Andrews, who was bom in Greece and joined the union in 1979 in Seattle, is con­ stantly refining his recipes. He is known as a peitectionist who insists on balanced menus of high quality food that can meet any taste test. -:v • • . • • .-r.V 'v''. "•} :•: (I '' '•J:.-' 1 'oliday meals should serve"out-offhe-ordinary"fare, says Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci who is mcharged with training SIU mem­ bers in the steward department "A great meal is an important part of any joyous occasion,"adds the culinary expert n)ho is based at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. On this page are tivo holiday menus and' corresponding recipesplanned by Executive Chef Lupinacci. "Of course, depending on stores and where die vessel is located, some aspects of the menus may not be possible to create," says Lupinacci "However, I know our stewards and chief cooks will do a fan­ tastic job with the ingredients they have available," Lupinacci concluded. Thanksgiving Dinner December Holiday Dinner Maryland Crab Harvest Bisque Shrimp Scampi Flamingo Stuffed Pennsylvania Style Capon with Natural Sauce and Apple Sausage Stuffing Whipped Potatoes Fresh Baked Honey Acom Squash Romaine, Red Onion and Tomato Salad Hot Assorted Biscuits and Croissants with Unsalted Whipped Butter Old Maryland Ham, Camembert with Fresh Seedless White Grapes Sacher Chocolate Torte Rich Fresh Colombian Coffee Beef Consomme Printaneir Baked Pompano Stuffed with Crabmeat Roast Prime Beef Yorkshire Pudding Fresh Green String Beans with Buttered Mushrooms Boiled Young New Red Potatoes Fresh Vegetable Crudites with Dip Mixed Salted Nuts and Candied Chocolates Deep Dish Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Egg Nog Coffee id Cra Bisque Crabmeat (boneless Sc. 8helless> Stock strained from crab shells Minced onion Minced celery Minced carrots Butter Chicken broth Heavyc*^'" Worcestershire sauce Louisiana hot sauce lay OldBai seasoining Sab To get 2 lbs. of crabmeat, boil and peel 24 large 2 lbs (MaiylantO crabs. Save liquid. Saute onions, celery and carrots in butter until 1 cup onions are glassy. Add 1 cup the following (in this 1 cup order): strained stock, 2tb8t>. chicken broth, crabmeaL Add heavy cream. Let 2 tsp. mhduie simmer. 1 Dint While simmering, add Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes hot sauce and Old Bay seasoning. Add salt if 2 dashes necessaiy. Serves 4 to 6. ^tsp. to taste Consomme Printaneir Leanheef Beef knuckle Water Peppercorns BasU Diced celerv Diced carrot Diced onion Parslev Sab WlUl 2 01S. 1 %at. 2 V4 tsp. 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. spriK 1 tsp. VA 1 cup just before serving. Cut meat into smaii pieces. Combine all ingredients inapot. Heat slowly to boiling point. Simmer 3 to 4 hours. Strain consomme through severai layers of cheesecloth and cool quickly. When cold, remove fat from top. Heat again, cool qulcl^ and remove remainder of tu. Serve hot. Garnish J Honey Acom Squash Wash squash thoroughly. Split Fresh whole squash down center sg[uash__ length-wise. Salt and slightly Sab butter complete open face of each side of squash. Place in Butter oiled baking dish. Squeeze Honev lemon juice on squash. Lemon juice Cover squash thoroughly with honey. Bake at 350 d^rees F. until squash is tender to fork test. Baste afew times while cooking. Romaine,RedOnion & Tomato Salad Romaine lettuce, cleaned and shredded 1 head Red onions, iullenned Tomatoes, ^e,ripe& firm, cut in sections Chopped green PepPet '/^cup Olive oil Fresh lemon iuice Cold water . Minced sarlic BasU Sab Pepper Combine romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, green pepper and celery. Combine olive oil and lemon juice. Whip in cold water. Add g^c, soy sauce and basiL Add sab and pepper to taste. "heap 4oz. 3 0Z. 4 oz. 2 tsp. 1 tsp. 2 tsp. to taste to taste Shrimp Scampi V Hamlngo Green shrimp 21ba SUced fresh mushrooms 1 CUP Garlic, crushed 3 doves Olive oU 2 0Z. 1 tbsp. Sweet basU Chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp. Minced onion 2 tbsp. Sweet vermouth 3 oz. to taste Sab Pepper to taste Worchestershire sauce 3 dashes Louisiana hot sauce 3 dashes / Capon 6 lbs. Chopi>ed celery Choptied onion Chopped carrots to taste Sab (see recipe) Peel 21 to 35 large shrimp. Take out vein, but leave the taU. In hot saute pan add (in this order): olive oil, garlic, onions, shrimp, mushrooms. When shrimp begin to curl, add all remaining ingredi­ ents. Serve hot. Pompano with Crabmeat Pompano fiUets 2 lbs. Diced green onions 3 Chopped mushrooms 3 oz. Butter 1 tbsp. Flour 1 tbsp. Stock 2 CUPS Sab to taste Pepper to taste Whbe wine I tbsp. SUghtly beaten OKVolk 1 Crabmeat 1 CUP Butter* 4 tbsp. Sab V? tsp. 1 Sliced lemon Parslev sprig Brown onions and mushrooms iightly in butter. Mhc in flour and stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste and boil for 5 minutes. Add wine, butter, sab and slightly beaten egg yolk to crabmeat. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Place some of crabmeat . mixture on half of each fillet Fold other half on top. Cover wbh sauce. Plue on buttered (of oiled) sheet. Cover with aluminum foil and seaL : Bake in hot oven (400 < degrees F.) for 10 minutes. Garnish with 1 . 1lemon slices and parsley. Dress and clean capon. Rub inside well with sab. Stuff capon with apple sausage stuffing. Put on rack inpan. Addoneinch of water beneath rack in pan. Arrange vegetables around pan. Bake in slow oven 325 degrees for 22 to 30 minutes per pound. While cooking, baste capon frequentiy. Prepare gravy from drivings. semrnrnlm If ' r Roast Prime Rib of Beef Wipe off meat with a Prime rib roast of beef 5«lbs. damp cloth sprinkled to taste with salt and pepper. Sab Place on rack In pan and Pepper to taste roast uncovered in slow oven 300 degrees F. Allow 35 to 40 mbiutes perpound. ServesA YorksMre Pudding Roast Capon -a ''sUted flour 1 CUP Sift flour and salt togetlKr. Beat eggs until Sab Va tsp. light and add sifted Eggs 3 ingredients, mixing welL Milk 1 CUP milk gradually and beat 2 minutes with rotary egg beater. Prepare pudding in time to pour into pan 30 minutes b^re beef has finished roasting. Place beef to one side of roasting paiL Four off all fat except >/« cup and pour in pudding to depth of inch. Return to hot oven (400 degrees F.) to cook 30 minutes. Cut intosquares and serve at once. Yorkshire pudding may be baked separately in oblong pan heated very hot and well greased with beef drippings. 5fmer & [ApdeSausMe ;apon J Stuffing for Cap Soft bread crumbs or.cubes 4 cups Choi>ped apples 1 CUP Sab ?»PPepper. Jltep, IVicups Mi. Combine bread crumbs, chopped apples, salt and pepper. Brown sausage subtly and add to bread stuffing. Stuff lightly into capon, allowing room far expansion. i5. « • - '- • 5,: •"•'i M. ;; �When the Raleign Bay came into the )rK'for a payoff, the fol port of New YorK lowing SlU members were among the crew: AB R. Lugo, AB Jimmy Ocot, AB Doug Craft, Chief Cook S. Morales, AB A. Porcari, Steward/Baker Edgardo Vazquez, AB R. Tuttie and Chief Electrician D. Greiner. .• y ^ 'CJ • ^ "'"'i J,' ••' V/vr' V -nvr •; ):• = Carlton Hall, recertified bosun and chairman aboard the Raleigh Bay. Ships crewed by SIU members often call on the port of New York/New Jersey. Within the last few months, many vessels have loaded and unloaded their cargoes there, among them the Robert E. Lee, the USNS Altair, the SeaLand Raleigh Bay and the American Eagle. When docked at piers in the New York/New Jersey area, union representa­ tives from the hall in Brooklyn meet with erewmembers onboard to settle any grievances or beefs that may have arisen during the voyage, and to inform erewmembers of the latest union news that may affect them and their families. For example, when Pacific Gulf Marine's American Eagle came into port. New York Port Agent Kermett Mangram spoke to Seafarers about union brotherhood and the obliga­ tion all members have to keep the SIU strong to maintain job security. Crewmembers also discussed the importance of legis­ lation and government regulations to the maritime industry. The payoff meeting was also a good time to discuss gov­ ernment regulations regarding the alcohol and drug testing policies aboard ship which have been instimted in accor­ dance with the U.S. Coast Guard. Aboard Bay Tankers' USNS Altair, there was a discus­ sion about welfare plan benefits. Engineroom Seafarers sailing on Sea-Land's Raleigh Bay with QMED ratings were advised to advance to die next higher classification as called for in a recent Seafarers Appeals Board action. And aboard Waterm^ Steamship Co.'s Robert E. Lee, some beefs were settled. The situations vary with each vessel that comes into port, but the experience of the crew with regard to the new drug testing procedures and the need for cooperation and respect for fellow crewmembers is the same on every ship, reports Mangram. ABOVE Larry Ambrose, bosun aboard iru tthe USNS Altair. LEFT Darrin McCabe, wiper aboard the USNS Altair. IQ •W.' At the New York payoff of the American Eagle, the following crewmem­ bers got together for a group photo. From the left, they are AB F.M. Rose, AB James Rush, Bosun Billy Eastwood, AB Spiiios J. Kosturos, Electrician Earl Chappel, AB Willie Marsk and Wiper Richard David. nil �imkm\ i'V?: •.?s "^Ivir^v, f'V,"•:-"* ' '7V-"'f^'Ti,''7 ,- -?=? 43 States Provide Veterans' Benefits to WWII Mariners W orld War II merchant mariners, who fiobtained recognition as veterans from the federal government in 1987, are ex­ tended the same consideration by 43 states and the District of Columbia. Seven states—Dela­ ware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and South Dakota—have not yet credited WWII seamen with veterans' status. Of these seven states, only South Dakota's govemment apparatus currently is considering legisla­ tion that will grant veterans' status to WWII mariners. Evety state in the United States, with the exception of Utah, has an office of veterans' affairs. Each state offers a variety of services to veterans who reside within its jurisdiction. These state veterans' benefits are designed to supple­ ment and add to the ones offered by the federal government. Fight to Secure Vet Status The more than 40-year-old battle to obtain justice for American seamen who shipped dur­ ing WWn was won on a national level in 1988 after the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) was forced to rethink its opinion that civilian mariners lacked veterans' status. rnally Chart of State Benefits On Next Two Pages A court case seeking the same treatment for WWII seamen as other veterans of the WWII armed services receive was decided in favor of the civilian mariners in July of 1987. As a result, the Air Force, which serves as the designated agency for DOD on certain veterans' matters, ruled that WWII seamen would be considered veterans. In January of 1988, when the Air Force announced its decision, federal veterans' bene­ fits became available for WWII mariners in Jan­ uary 1988. For the past two years and nine months, WWII civilian mariners have been learning the ropes of the federal veterans' benefits system in order to. obtain the benefits to which ^ey are entitled. Among the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits that have become available to WWn mariners are disability compensation, de­ pendency and indemnity compensation, pen- This old World War li-era photo shows SlU member Bob Little as he leaves the New York hiring hall at 51 Beaver Street to meet the ship to which he has been assigned. 'ill® ®''4 ' • A merchant ship hits a mine In the above World War ll-era photo, while at right, two survivors of a blown-up ship cling to some floating debris while waiting to be rescued. sions, medical care, dental treatment, home loan guarantees, burial benefits and vocational reha­ bilitation. Local Veterans' Benefits Many states followed the federal government's lead and extended veterans status to WWII mariners who lived in their states. In the 43 states and the District of Columbia which have recognized WWII merchant mari­ ners as veterans, individuals who shipped during the war are eligible to participate in local welfare programs established by that local govemment for its citizens. While state veterans' benefits vary widely, some of the more common state offerings to former combatants are burial allowances, educa­ tional assistance, financial help, employpient as­ sistance, reduced-cost recreational and business licenses, special license plates, access to state vetermis nursing homes, exemption from certain taxes, housing assistance and guardianship ser­ vices. States Supplement Benefits In many cases, the types of benefits available from the state extend and fill in gaps in the VA's programs. For example, in addition to burial flags, allowances and other rights from the VA, some states provide surviving family members of veterans a stipend for the cost of the setting of headstones as well as a space in the state's veterans' cemetery for the merchant seaman and his family. Admittance to a state veterans' nurs­ ing home is another benefit from most states. Many veterans' benefits provided by states, just as with some federal programs, are meanstested or conditioned upon an individual's in­ ability to pay. A nearly universal state benefit is the issuance of free or low-cost driving, fishing and hunting licenses to disabled veterans. Tax Breaks in Some States Certain property tax and income tax exemp­ tions are widely available for disabled veterans. A fair number of states also provide tax breaks on property to all veterans. State income tax breaks on VA pension or disability payments is an advantage extended to veterans by many local govemments. New Jersey and Arizona run special transpor­ tation programs for veterans who have a hard time getting around. Similarly, North Carolina makes special arrangements to help veterans get to the polls on election day. Other states provide low-cost loans for hous­ ing and other purposes, such as the Cal-Vet loan program which has provided loans to veterans for repairs in the wake of recent California earth­ quakes. Sometimes, however, these types of , benefits, such as housing and educational loans and grants, are contingent on a veteran having used up his federal benefit. Texas has its Veter­ ans Land Program to help former combatants V purchase at least five acres of land. Maine offers a mortgage insurance program to veterans. In a handful of states, including New York and South Carolina, merchant seamen of World War II are now qualified to purchase wartime military credits in the public retirement pro­ grams for the years they sailed in the merchant marine during WWII. Minnesota, Illinois OfferCash Minnesota offers money to WWII veterans in the form of a war bonus. Illinois also has a bonus program, providing a $15 a month stipend to WWII veterans who saw foreign service or $900 to their surviving spouse. Alaska and Kentucky offer some educational opportunities should the former WWII seamen care to take advantage of such programs. Veterans' affairs officials in the seven states that do not recognize WWII seamen as veterans did tell the Seafarers LOG that representatives of their offices will provide some assistance to WWII mariners. Specifically, most of the seven states' veterans offices will help the WWII mer­ chant mariner in filing for federal benefits. Eligibility Varies by State Each state has unique residency and eligibility requirements for WWII veterans applying for state benefits. Any WWII mariner seeking state veterans' benefits should consult with his state veterans' affairs office. While the LOG has tried to summarize some of the veterans benefits available in each state on the following two pages, this chart should only be used as an introduction. To find out exactly what eligibility requirements are in each state and what benefits are available to WWII veter­ ans, contact the state offices listed on page four of this supplement. Seafarers LOG, October Supplement—Pagel r: • • �•'-. .^•r...'-••••• ' • - • r,1••" ':-;•^•'!'-V;^^•' "•'5' 'f;-I'iv/; - h,. •:, • .•J . VTt-; - ••;'•• ^' iigirtiSiiiiiMiii^ I^OSKilf&S^a —VIui'i r-it <rt-i •7-.'»'w- jf. * • '. a » •-»« J-r.••! The state veterans' affairs office should be contacted for specific information pertaining to eligibility, residency and other requirements. Even if a particular state does not recognize merchant mariners as veterans, an interested individual should still contact his state's veterans' affairs office because certain benefits are available on a case-by-case basis. In addition, there are many other kinds of benefits available from state governments other than the ten listed in this chart. (See following page for addresses and phone numbers of veterans' affairs offices for each state.) . If. Burial Allowance/ Headstones/ State Cemetery Are WWII Merchant Mariners Recognized as Veterans? STATES Educational Benefits Employment Benefits Financial Assistance • • yy.3s •Alaba«»^-_ Yes Alaska \f'Xsr H f* V W , ,U|V Yes > . .•••;••;' "• • • •,, V-d,* "i'" V-w Yes V-d.l : S. '.7 .- - Colorado Yes !Connecticut . Delaware - ^ Yes ' No " V-l , d, d/c z, V* - d, w*' c*. s* zzv-z:;:-': :.d*'d d V-d,w V* d Yes Hawaii V; ' Yes , • ' " . Yes Iowa 'Z ^ MM" 'ICansaa No" Kentucky Yes Louisiana r - •• 1/ fffa a:S;illilSfYes Massachusetts • No Minnesota Yes _ ' ' ' • ^ , ;;•,.; „ Nebraska Yes V' f - . ., d/s,c Z •...-•y.-fy. -•. Oregon , .i? ^ Rhode Island •; • 7''. 7.Y.:--:'. .:..I ' 'a.-;; ^ Vy, • ' I : a -• .. ... ... .......... ... V -1, w, c Yes. V ......,,J...,-.J..,,,...,,. .. Yes South Dakota No^ : -'/yXlSt'' Texas •V - d/c 'f NoStateVA Vermont d d V \} Virginia Yes Washington Yes W\scons\n ' ''f... , Wyoming y\ KEY: '• -M V V'-d -"-z,-,:-:; v'• .•' z.v, - tz: ;^z:z->. Yes V-I.W.C V-d/c - d,l,s,c,w ilW ^ V'S' Wz-'J'-"' ' ' d V d V ''M'':':'^M•:7\<:y-V Yes V Yes V* V* d,w V* v-l - .-. -Q •\ 7 Z z;-' Kansas ; < ••-^'•• • '' '."'i '''1 Kentucky •- • • .i ' /H* ..;:z.z;yyyyyy|4yy#|zZ;zy;yzZyy Maryland '•/ .•"r*''-f--' " • '•'.' 'z dZ3'^!.:Z.zy;y'y.^',,.' Montana d Nebraska V V-w* d d ^ V.l,w ^ iZ: '. : ..' '•. ' / - •.-. . ;d:Z .z^^^V^:'::,Z-yd:z.y... Nevada New Hampshire V New Jersey New Mexico V New York North Carolina V* ' z/. •• ;• 3'•;•;/:= :' l ' • '-z-. •• ••• " , , •- . -•:,- z\'Z?rtvy:.-;z\Vyy,,\ V '-• .• . ' , '• •••• '- i • ; ••zz-.---Z"y.:-7.Z ^ V :d:z;y'."-y".: ^ r,d V - w, d V-r,d,w* ' yZ-V\Z'| z ••' _ V d,w Zy y • " •"• . —L—— .!:Z , Oklahoma '—: V Oregon V Pennsylvania . ?, -Z •-..".iZ .• >. Z' -•• ••••VZ '-. " Z Rhode Island V ' •'• •• ' .-• •' •• • * Tennessee . i- ' %V,'<ZJZ Vermont Virginia . Wisconsin V-l f , ! . ..... West Virginia Zz. • r 3.-..-.y.^jsrtivi.^.a.yftsyai.^z- .z-.' v: -.• d •.'•--J Texas Washington .: '.- South Carolina V V .-z--;.. y \! '::'yK.: ':J- r-^ South Dakota V zZ.' ^z:Z;-zZ.y:.y-Z '• •'• ••'.{ f V y'" y"'7 M... Ii Ohio MMwiM.' z.yy# z.• •., c,d,w* • North Dakota V 'MM V - r, d, w* z'".,i ^^ ••"• '; • • z4syz---yz • • V-r,d V V ' ' MMhM: 'v.,-4y:\..',,,f.-.-.V ,;y"-.:yZ%zfZzZivZ;4-y V*-d,r,w* .-y-'...'Z^lvzz 'Z Z; •.••y; w d d "ZzZ4~^'^:y}y,,Z 4 .. yy • '..y.^. .yyy.4zz#yz.zs y z:4yK»zs.;MZiz^^ ' V-d - y .1 V*-T,d J Missouri d • /•v '••••:'-V', .-= " ! •• •. •'( S • I-;'- .>'.••• . *'-".••••.,. •••.• J ••-•>•.• - •'"•• -ll'J'.-.-^.•'- -; i •'• Minnesota V-w,d V-d Wyoming ' f'VZ"'' . f'y •.:•••'••'' , ^ ; z n. ', •": •• ^ Michigan V . d ' f . Zf, V.-* -=; ' d d • d f = Under legislative review for possible change i = Certain qualifications apply * = Limited benefits Indiana Maine y V - w*, d ' . -y ... , yv Iowa yzv.;., d ' 3' •' Z V - d, w, c V Z-' ••-. z..ZZ-:T-..-'ZZtsii4 V "^ vZ... . V d d zi; V - w*. s, d - 1 y -y Mississippi V V*-d vA33v;£:^^<4tZ' •-;• :z':-.z ' • T. . .' .••• z-.z,'-' V* Idaho v-l "' ^, d '4 i'h" l,d • • 3 '.'i iI • >- •- -• .. - • V - s, c ' . >VZ,. ', V f / :4'' ' Y y ' -Z- Louisiana d 1 d V-w,c V*-l , - Illinois V-d M.'' ' !:zZ.z:'yzzV-^t V*-c ^ Georgia Hawaii i>J"''%.. V ;v; ; V . J. y No State Benefits ® :T .f- V'-d d . -• V-d d/c,w V = Benefits are available to a//qualified and eligible veterans. Benefits either exclusively for, or special benefits for the following groups: w = veteran's widow/wldower 1 = means-tested or low-Income benefit c = children of veterans r = retired veteran d = disabled veterans d/c = children of disabled or deceased veteran s=spouse d/s = spouse of disabled or deceased veteran I'® fMMMi Florida ..J J yv • d yZZ^;;-,.yy,y:,,. ;V>d,1S;\^ ,_ , _ •.! •' ' " /'z.-' V - w, s, d Seafanrs LOG, Ociober Supplement-Page 2 .r- " '; - Connecticut • . Z ;• d : Yes West Virginia ' •• V • • dZz,-;, •'. • V- •,- Colorado • .lit ;• .yj" '•• • •.. ' ; •-zdy-::-zz.':..:v.^z • V-d/c Yes Utah V :Z;'Z Massachusetts V - w, d/s V-l ... Yes d d V Z'Zy4^ -yl-y": Z'zZJ§|zv.lp^^^ -•? ^:t. • V Yes South Carolina . r "z ^ . Kfiffizzz.. d.; v:z.z'.-.\r;^v ^ • d,d/c . ".t Y V . .. . V 1 y-.. zyjyzZ'Zi-. .,z y' Z-. : V Yes Tennessee _ Z y, . fti'llil-iW No , California d f yyZ:.»zzzi:Z>zy'Ziy vyiyzzy -v' %iM7:WS0yfy.'': .3 : ' ^ ^ • Arizona ZzzSiz;!: d . ' d d . . V ' '"^z* . V i • dM No .... V-d,l,w d.w d 4Z "•iy:'z:;Vvzd;:\4: Yes Ohio . V* d d' .. ...,..:_ 1 .. ... Zzyy-'"yy.y'yyy ||z5;;y>:.'yv^Y; V | :!, " 3;£Kf North Carolina ' ^ ^ -V.-liZ' V '••z-z- Yes Pennsylvania '. ' WSWMmmmi r.' V* -•• s' •'• i-Z ..._...aYsf.mr'. . ,z r" . -•- V-l . Yes New Mexico . 1 ' ' z > --^r;' Yes ,. . V-d Yes ''' d d V-s,w V -1, c, s '•• V-s New Hampshire . .; , d,c, s,w ly-::y':iya'e;yy74'7m^ .Yes iMevada .. V-WWII Bonus-1 Yes )tOktohbira:' V-l V-r V d . .... .... V-d w . V*-d V-s,w - • Montana North Dakota v ^|l®Sf®dZz®®l- V ' -V dir V ^,• • • V-d d V-s,w V* ' Yes ; NewYork •,;:.-Z" • V;- Alaska Arkansas d, w* V-s * V - w, c Missouri New Jersey y. V-d V V-w No Michigan Mississippi zvZZ.z. r'r.y.y .AHbam. 's V ' Yes .-J Maryland tltni 'jJt-i'M iMt- ^ . 3 . 1 Yes Maine - rf'l V-c* V-l Yes •-« V V ^'_^d/o • ;z • . /•.•- ,' .• d 1 d, w V* ,• . • •'. . . 'V • - -. \ ^ d/c Yes Illinois . i'Yl'^'. '• ^ District of Columbia ' • • 'V •' . STATES No Florida y^ho. V - r, d, 1, w* Guardianship Delaware ' : District of Columbia , V ..yZZA.jZyi Houslng\Home Loans 5 ZZ.i-Z?.(. ZJZZ. •>.".'yyZzftj.syt''Si.'- v-d V-l , " Exemptions from Excise/Income/Property Taxes V-d, w , y '\. . i Zft'z. • .Z •.• Z'Z.' 'yy-y-'Z^ Z: .Yfr^zzzzSZyy' d V V-d, w, r ; yz^.yZy•^rZv;Zz•:yZff4^^ d ^ Veterans/Nursing Home d d -i.. i.. 1.Z f - V; V-d,r Z--zSy4z^-V-d'Z.,yZy > > » V-d V ^ Arkansas " ' Automobile License Plates Recreation/Business Licenses Z ..• .:.v,v-,•••.. , ••••''•••''/''}'•.y'' SOURCE: Various state veterans' affairs offices. Information may beIncomplete; check with the local veterans' affairs office for further benefits and eligibility requirements. Seafarers LOG, October Suf^tlement—Page 3 • ••••'!' -..yiS'-: " |'"".r. fy:-: .^".•-7-.-'- J''; : •'•• . i .rt. S 1^'^-~, J '.f • •. •:3..:i--,'^., ••• i1 :,':;3'r5Sj I • '• V • • --• .W.\; •, • • -J �S5SSif^=5S;58dSSti6^^ 3.4r. j. . LV'-VW-'^. ,•• - ,'.>- ^•-- • • • •••-'•••...•' .-':•> i;..- -,:,-.y---^j-^^^_. - ,•. '•.••••• .--%-^^;::j^i::^^.^-j.^3^-'- •V;.^;;';--'^: -IV'-•;• .T; ; v-''J-'; • •••:--^ '[ •^/ #• --^ 'y/ '• •>•• _-V-? - !•. •• I 4.;..,r'fi « For More Motmatioik Contact a State Veterans* Affairs OMce •TO fy 34 Veterans' laws and benefit reg­ ulations are changing constantly. While the staff of the Seafarers LOG has tried to include the most up-to-date information provided by all the states (see chart on two previous pages), the first step to obtain exact information is to con­ tact the veterans' affairs office in a state. A local county office of a state veterans' affairs department often can be found by looking in a phone book or by calling the number listed below. Merchant marine veterans' organizations also can be a helpful source of information and advice. Most offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day, except national holidays. When calling, be sure to have a VA claimant number handy and any other pertinent documents. if. .1 £ Sit.' • . «• m r-'l'h: ii£^ • .Alabama'.-:;. Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 1509 Montgomery, AL 36102-1509 (205) 242-5077 Georgia Dept. of Veterans'Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 (404)656-2300 :•• ''/^HawallKss Office of Veterans Services 426 Queen St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 548-8149 Idaho; Div. of Veterans Services 550 West Fort St., Box 044 Boise, ID 83724 (208)334-1245 IIHInols Dept. of Veterans' Affairs P.O. Box 19432 Springfield, IL 62794 (217)782-6641 Dept. of Veterans' Affairs 707 State Office Bldg. 100 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-3910 Alaska iVf. Dept. of Military & Vet. Affairs 800 Diamond Blvd., Suite 3-450 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907)249-1523 • ^ 4;. • Dept. of Public Defense Veterans' Affairs Div. 7700 NW Beaver Dr. Johnston, lA 50131 (800) 362-2222 , .Arizona^ Veterans Service Commission 3225 N. Central Ave., Suite 910 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602)255-4713 •:'^'^'£^£^"^'"^'£3..^Aikansaa'. Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 1280 North Little Rock, AR 72115 (501)370-3820 #"•' : • g-' '£-'• ;• Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 942895 Sacramento, CA 94295 (800)952-5626 ; -,;v/ Coloiaflcil Dept. of Social Security Div. of Veterans Affairs 1575 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203 (303) 866-2494 Si* * SH ;• Sif'-' Dept. of Veteran's Affairs 287 West St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (800)447-0961 t|4'' Commission of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 1401 Old State House, The Green Dover, DE 19903 (302) 736-2792 i •0 r". M •' •' 'My District of I Dept. of Human Services Office of Veterans' Affairs 941 N. Capitol St., NE, #1211 Washington, DC 20421 (202) 727-0327 Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Div. of Veterans Benefits & Assistance P.O. Box 1437 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 (813) 898-4443 Commission on Veterans' Affairs Jayhawk Tower 700 SW Jackson St., Suite 701 Topeka, KS 66602 % (913)296-3976 Center for Veterans Affairs 600 Federal PL, Room 136-J Louisville, KY 40202 (800)752-6094 Dept. of Veteran's Affairs P.O. Box 9409 Capital Station Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4095 (504) 342-5863 Bureau of Veterans Services State Office Bldg. Station #117 Augusta, ME 04333 (207)289-4060 St. Paul, MN 55155-2079 (612)296-2783 Salem, OR 97310-1270 (503) 373-2095 State Veterans Affairs Board 4607 Lindberg Jackson, MS 39209 (503)354-7205 Dept. of Military Affairs Bureau for Veterans' Affairs Fort Indiantown Gap Annville,PA 17003-5002 (215) 951-5613 Div. of Veterans Affairs 911-B Leslie Blvd. P.O. Drawer 147 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0147 (314)751-3779 Div. of Veterans' Affairs Metacom Ave. Bristol, R1 02809-0689 (401) 277-2488 Veterans Affairs Div. P.O. Box 5715 Helena, MT 59604 (406)444-6926 Dept. of Veterans Affairs 227 Brown State Office Bldg. 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC 29201 (803)734-0197 Dept. of Veterans' Affairs P.O. Box 95083 Lincoln, NE 68509-5083 (402)471-2458 Dept. of Veterans' Affairs 1929 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701 (702) 687-4560 State Veterans Council 359 Lincoln St. Manchester, NH 03103-4901 (800) 622-9230 Dept. of Military & Veterans' Affairs 143 East State St. CN340 Trenton, NJ 08625-0340 (800) 624-0508 Veterans' Service Commission P.O. Box 2324 Santa Fe,NM 87503 (505)827-6300 Division of Veterans' Affairs 194 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12206 (212)587-4823 Div. of Veterans' Affairs 222 East Edenton St. Raleigh, NC 27601 (919)733-3851 Maryland Veterans Commission Federal Bldg. 31 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD 21201 (301)333-4425 Dept. of Veterans Affairs 15 North Broadway 6th Floor Fargo, ND 58102 (701)237-8383 Commission of Veterans Services Saltonstall Bldg., Room 1002 100 Cambridge St. Boston, MA 02202 (617)727-3579 Governor's Office of Vet. Affairs Room 11, State House Annex Columbus, OH 43266-0605 (614)466-5453 Mich. Veterans Trust Fund P.O. Box 30026 Lansing, MI 48909 (517)373-3130 Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Bldg. Dept. of Veterans Affairs 125 South Main St., Room 1B38 Muskogee, OK 74401 (918) 687-2134 Veterans' Services Division Oregon Veterans' Bldg. 700 Summer St., Suite 150 i^iil Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs Div. of Veterans Affairs FossBldg., Room 116 Pierce, SD 57501 (605)773-3269 Dept. of Veterans Affairs 215 8th Ave., North Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 327-5303 •" ' rV" : ' " £-•:.£/'.• :V" Texas Veterans Commission Headquarters Office P.O. Box 12277 Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711 (512)463-5538 No state office. Federal VA in Utah: (801)524-5960 Office of the Adjutant General State Veterans Affairs Montpelier, VT 05602 (802)828-7104 HP 3111211 = 5 Dept. of Veterans' Affairs 210 Franklin Rd., SW Room 1012 Roanoke, VA 24004 (703) 982-7104 Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 9778 505 E. Union Olympia, WA, 98504 (800)562-1311 i'' "'vmm Dept. of Veterans' Affairs 1321 Plaza East Suite 101 Charleston, WV 25301-1400 (304)256-6955 Dept. of Veterans Affairs P.O. Box 7843 77 N. Dickinson St. Madison, W1 53707-7843 (608)266-1311 Veterans Affairs Commission 613 Denwoody Circle Riverton, WY 82501 (800)442-2761 Soafanrs LOG. October Supplement-Page 4 • fr-'. .'•'.Kn ,:!.v ijM"" �OCTOBER im T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 30 members of the union this month. A total of 22 members sailed in the deep sea division, six worked on in­ land vessels and one each shipped in the Great Lakes and railroad marine sections. Deep sea member James E. Noonan has the distinction of being the oldest member to retire. The gal­ ley gang veteran turned 72 this year. He came aboard with the SIU after serving in the Navy during World War II. Alabama native Author Milne has been an SIU member longer than any of the others who are retir­ ing. Brother Milne, who sailed in the black gang, signed on in May 1942. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other retiring Seafarers follow: DEEP SEA HARRY ABRA­ HAMS, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in June 1966 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of New York City, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Abrahams sailed in the deck department. He calls San Francisco home. LEON A. ACOSTA,65, joined the SIU in April 1971 in the port of New Or­ leans. He served in the navy of his native Columbia before coming to the United States. Brother Acosta shipped in the en­ gine department on several SeaLand vessels in the mid '70s. He lives in New Orleans. DAVID F. BRADLEY JR., 65, joined the union in January 1969 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Arkansas and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1963. Brother Bradley shipped in the steward department before he re­ tired to Daly City, Calif. PAUL G. DAILEY,65, joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1962. A native of St. Clair, Pa., he served in the Army Air Corps from 1945 to 1946. Brother Dailey became a member of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District in 1978 when the MCS merged with the Seafarers. He resides in Walnut Creek, Calif. ALEXANDER DANILUK,57, graduated May 1956 from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in the port of New York. Bom in the Bronx, N.Y., he served in the Navy from 1949 to 1951. Brother Daniluk upgraded his deck depart- 15 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographhal sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. ment ratings several times at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Gonzales, La. RANDOLPH E. FEREBEE, 65, graduated July 1959 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in the port of Bal­ timore. The na­ tive of Norfolk, Va. served in the Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1946. Brother Ferebee upgraded his deck department ratings in 1975 and 1976 at the Lundeberg School. He calls Virginia Beach, Va. home. DONALD D. FLEMING, 65, joined the Seafarers in April 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Nebraska and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. The deck department member's first vessel was the Pan Oceanic Faith. He be­ came a recertified bosun in 1976. Brother Fleming shipped Out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla. before retir­ ing to Palatka, Fla. JOHN J. GALA, 65, joined the SIU in May 1944 in the port of Bos­ ton. The Massa­ chusetts native sailed in the black gang. He also was a member of District 2MEBA. Brother Gala resides in Salem, N.H. SIDNEY A. GARNER, 65, joined the union in July 1955 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Gamer shipped in the steward de­ partment. He calls Baltimore home. RICHARD HUFFORD, 65, joined the Seafarers in January 1953 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Penn­ sylvania, he served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. The galley gang veteran helped the union as an orga­ nizer aboard Cities Service tankers and Baltimore-area tugboats. Brother Hufford has retired to Jeffer­ son, La. THOMAS GEORGE JONES, 63, joined the SIU in May 1951 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Jones upgraded his deck de­ partment rating in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. He was shipping as an able bodied seaman aboard the NATCO dredge, Manhattan Island, prior to retiring to Savannah, Ga. ROY J. JUS­ TICE JR.^ 63, joined the union in June 1952 in his native Hous­ ton. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Jus­ tice lives in South l^ouston, Texas. EDWARD LADIMER, 70, joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. His engine depart­ ment career was intermpted by a stint in the Army from 1948 to 1952. He resides in his native Ford's, N.J. BERNARD LANDOS, 65, joined the SIU in November 1951 in his native New York. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Landos shipped in the deck department before he retired to Nor­ folk, Va. AUTHOR G. MILNE, 65, joined the union in May 1942 in his native Mo­ bile, Ala. He up­ graded his engine department rating to QMED in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Milne calls Theodore, Ala. home. ROSINDA MORA, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in December 1956 in the port of New York. Bom in Gonza­ les, Texas, Brother Mora sailed in the galley gang and up­ graded to recertified steward in 1988 at the union's Lundeberg School. He shipped out of the Jacksonville, Fla. hall before retiring to Spring Hill, Fla. JAMES E. NOONAN, 72, joined the SIU in April 1947 in his native New Orleans. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Noonan sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He lives in Harvey, La. ALLEN P. RAY­ MOND, 55, joined the union in October 1952 in the port of Bal­ timore. The Vandergrift, Pa. native had his SIU career inter­ mpted twice by stints in the Army, from 1957 to 1959 and in 1961 as a reservist during the Berlin Wall cri­ sis. He sailed in the deck department and worked his way up to the rating of bosun before becoming a patrol­ man in Baltimore in 1979. In 1981, Brother Raymond was named the pbrt agent there, a position he held until he retired except for 18 months in 1987 and 1988 when he was port agent at Piney Point. He assisted the Seafarers in several organizing drives. Raymond calls Baltimore home. RICHARD D. SCHAEFFER, 65, joined the Seafarers in April 1957 in the port of Seattle. Bom in West Palm Beach, Fla., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and 1947 to 1948. He was wounded in combat during WWII in Germany. Brother Schaeffer shipped in the deck department. He resides in Casselberry, Fla. r ,• ^ • CURTIS L. SOUTHWICK, 65, joined the SIU in August 1944 in the port of New York. He was bom in Tor­ pedo, Pa. Brother Southwick's deck department career included a stint in the Great Lakes division. He has retired to'Jamestown, N.Y. CHESTER TILLMAN, 66, joined the union in June 1968 in the port of Seattle. A native of Elvins, Mo., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Tillman shipped in the engine department. He lives in Seattle. CHARLES C. WILLIAMS, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in September 1965 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1963. Brother Williams sailed in the steward department. He calls Nor­ folk home. INLAND STEVE D. HEN­ DERSON, 48, joined the SIU in December 1976 in the port of Houston. He was bom in Charles­ ton, S.C. and served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963. Boatman Henderson sailed in the deck department as a captain. He resides in Mount Pleasant, S.C. ROBERT H. HENDRIX,53, joined the union in November 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Greensboro, N.C. native served in the Army from 1955 to 1958. Boatman Hendrix shipped in the steward department as a cook. He has retired to Portsmouth, Va. Continued on page 16 'f-'' . ' ": -fe' • • '•v •J-. • . *!' i I 1' ' " ;• • 'h •'' • ». : '•'it • I•P- =• •% • ' Ir V-' , •• h'--• •f--: :I r- •- i: : J i • ' 1" i'- V �•. '. '•. lir,- SrU Pensioners ConUnuedfrompagelS CHARLES J. HERBERT, 62, joined the Seafaiets in September 1972 in his native Baltinioie. He served in the Anny from 1950 to 1953. Boatman Herbot sailed as a captain. He lives in Pasadena, Md. Y: i- 'ir^: w'. • •1 SEAFARERS LOG 16 i ""'^.v:''^ Aihr-t •*-•» Gfl)EON L. NEEDHAM,61, joined the SIU in January 1957 in the port of Phila­ delphia. Bom in Old Trap, N.C., he served in the Army from 1948 to 1952. Boatman Needham shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He calls Powells Point, N.C. home. JAMES E.NOR­ WOOD, 65, joined the union in April 1973 in the port of Mo^ bile, Ala. The na­ tive of Evergreen, Ala. served in the Navy from 1947 to 1956. Boatman Norwood sailed as an engineer on Radcliff Materials vessels. He re­ sides in Atmore, Ala. GREAT LAKES DONALDJ. GORDON, 62, joined the SIU in June 1961 in the port of Cleve­ land. A native of Ohio, he served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Gordon sailed as a lineman for Great Lakes Tow­ ing before retiring to Cleveland. Time eyen cil/eci RAILROAD MARINE HARVEY T. WILLIAMS, 56, joined the union in July 1959 in his native Norfolk, Va. He served in the Marines from 1951 to 1954. Brother Williams shipped in the deck depart­ ment for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. He lives in Hampton, Va. CORRECTION In the August 1990 issue of the Sea­ farers LOG, Frank Rodriguez was listed in the Pensioners column with an incorrect biography. Rodriguez, 58, sailed in the deck department. The New York City native upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Rodriguez was active in many union activities. The LOG staff apologizes for any confusion that may have been caused by last month's story. If ipeu or Hour ohiidreA ore IhiAifiA^ of ooiie^e, oppiy Aoui for the SIU*/ /ohoior/hip opporluAilie/. The /ubmi//ioA deocliiAe 1/ fiprii 15* 1991* The scholarships for dependents of union members awarded in 1991 will be in the amount of $15,000, payable over four years in four installments of $3,750. Two SIU members will be awarded $6,000, paid in two equal amounts over two years. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15,1991. An impar­ tial committee of professional educa­ tors from colleges and universities will review the applications and accompa­ nying documentation and select the 1991 scholarship awardees. Since its inception in 1952, most scholarship wiimers credit the help of the SIU program with providing them an op­ portunity to pursue their education. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. Prospective applicants also may request a copy by filling in the request form below. Mail the completed form to: SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 ! Please send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program S committee s selection pro- •, • e ^ • ccss wiU be mnomced in: »l»ch plains ehglblll^ urformadon pro- J cedures for applymg and the application form. ' Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice: COBRA ELLIOTT H. STEVENS, 58, joined the Seafar­ ers in September 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in False Cape, Va. and served in the Army frcnn 1950 to 1956. Boatman Stevens sserved as a launch operator for the Association of Maryland Pi­ lots. He has retired to Virginia Beach, Va. •V' / : Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, may be eli­ gible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office im­ mediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership ser­ vices office at NAME BOOK NUMBER I-80(M:LAIMS^ (1-800-252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (TTie April 1989 edition of the LOG contains a complete de­ scription of the COBRA pro­ gram.) STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER This application is for (check one): [H (self) Gi (dependent) I I I .J rr if' "7 with an SIU crew that makes it work 1 QMED Rick Cavender is pictured by the engineroom's consoles. Four crewmemfc)ers from the Brooks Range: ABs 2 Mohsin Ali and 3 Abdulla Awaseem, 4 GSU Ernesto R. Avila and S Steward Joe Pitetta. • Bosun M.G. "Bhoy" Gutierrez at work oh the Brooks Range. MHI he Brooks Range anchored « at Arco Dock No. 121 in Long Beach earlier this year. Bosun M.G. Gutierrez report^ that the automated super­ tanker would be on a steady run between Valdez and southern Cal­ ifornia. Other Seafarers said the Interocean Management vessel had one of the best video libraries in the U.S.-flag fleet. All crewmembers extended a hearty congratulations to QMED Rick Cavender for p^ing the U.S. Coast Guard examination to obtain his third engineer's license. Cavender, who worked on a Crowley boat in Valdez during the oil spill last year, will be sailing with District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The steward department, under the watchful eye of Joe IKtetta, was doing a great job, the Brooks Range Seafarers reported. The union representative meet­ ing the vessel, Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson, was joined by Dennis H. Lundy, a former SIU official, who photographed the SIU members pictured with this article. Anderson held a union meeting with Brooks Range crewmembers. No beefs or dis­ puted overtime were reported. �"; •-. •' ;T":'v w>'V .': 11:#; ' •',•' '• 1 •• L: V iV-'-" . '• -' -.'' ' ' OaOB£R 1990 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea Nemutm Mmber^ SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1990 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Sea, Lttk»s, hlaud Waters DECK DEPARTMENT 'F ! " Philadelphia ^^Itimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Trip Rellefis 2 1,0 7 3 0 1 •r- ^ s|lan Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu • - Norfolk Thursday, November 8 Jacksonville Thursday, November 8 Algonac Friday, November 9 Houston .. Tuesday, November 13 ' New Orleans Tuesday, November 13 mFF Mobile Wednesday, November 14 g San Francisco Thursday, November 15 Wilmington Monday, November 19 Seattle Friday, November 23 San Juan Thursday, November 8 St. Louis mmi Friday, November 16 Honolulu Friday, November 16 Duluth Wednesday, November 14 Jersey City Wednesday, November 21 lilsa New Bedford ;" Tuesday, November 20 ,J ' St. Louis 'iney Poi Totals "I, 68 Port ^eW Ydi Philadelphi ^IHaltimonfe Norfolk Mobile New Orleans f; Jacksonville San Francisetl 91 101 87 ENGINE DEPARTMENT fcMilmington;..; Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis• ... Piney Point New York Philadelphia 1^ . 0 3f .1, ' Wmh pori^ amiiiig sHulg of mSOsLrn. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville Personals San Francisco ! v. \ 40 Wilmington .. . 11 8 1 FRANCISCO *'PANCHO'» FOLEEDO Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ' Piney Point Totals Port New Yori . Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville 1 San Francisco I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu. ' '^Jlouston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Pin^ Point Monday, November 5 New York , Tuesday, November 6 Philadelphia WedneMay, November 7 Baltimore Thursday, November 8 Your old friend from New York, Clinton Rogers, would like to hear from you. You may write him at 151 Tremont Street, Apt. 27N, Boston, MA 02111. 45 41 112 ENTRY DEPARTMENT lU " ;^ ' , 0 I " 4 6 8 JAMES DRISCOLL Please contact your daughter at (607) 647-5294. DAVID THOMAS GREEN Please contact your mother or sis­ ter immediately. Call (804) 3405247 or (713) 222-8918. EDMOND FREDRICK "DUTCH*'FERO Anyone with information con­ cerning Edmond Fredrick "Dutch" Pero, bom in Toledo, Ohio in October 1892, please contact the Seafarers LOG. Totals All Departments 596 444 536 477 324 415 166 892 508 All •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of September was down from the month of August. A total of 1,382 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,382 jobs shipped, 477 jobs or about 35 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 166 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,043 jobs have been shipped. '-v • -t; — #...4^':".'Xr#! l l' t • IFMI'S �SUFJUaRS LOO Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes SEPT. 1-30, 1990 ii-A"_ - •, };r.. .•»it'' L—Lakes "".-. "~ NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP • '^i'' Port •-M :i • •• H, iii;' •^I'i TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 lAlgonac ^ 23 18 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Algonac 7 Port Totals All Departments 0 67 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0'' < 0 __ 8 2 ^. , 4ENTRY DEPARTMENT 41 0 46 12 0 1 3 • ... r 1 • . ,••• r—5J ST 0 55 54 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for iniand Waters l-f SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••; .1-. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C .'5 .V;. ••r' •'•1 '^'-z z| i;. -i-' t:> .'jt :?"' Z-': ••'•:•/: 4i v I ?!/•' • New Y. i;;Philadelphiai Hl^itppri^s Norfolk Mobile New Orleans pf^ksbnville:! I San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Houston I St. Louis < Totals "i'« •••;<- Port ( New York Philadelphia ^Baltimor Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Franci • ...^ y"-y "m i""' ' y '-•: Totals AU Departments 56 27 13 26 13 5 187 89 43 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. J' SnkimlKMm^mi Umm D/redoiy • :• -'-J. ''.'4 Z;;-,;;.:;::-;:: ••President Michael SacGO Secretary-Treasurer ' John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco ;^ce President Collective BafBainSng Angus "Red" Campbell ;: Vice President Atlantic Coast • Jack CafFey lip Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey Vice President West Coast t George McCartney ! President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer J i tiV' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs. MD 20746 , ': (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. , Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore Stz ' Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)523-5434 V, HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkvvy: v MobUe, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 ^ NEW BEDFORD , 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 .-Y NEW ORLEANS , ^ 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 675 Fourth Ave. t Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 -Yt: PHILADELPHIA 2604 S; 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco,. CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St: Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA «)744 (213)54<M00ft . ' 'V y. . ' \ -A'L' �QMED John Rockhill (left) and his son join AB Kevin Hamilton (right) and his wife, Susan, and two-year-old daughter, Mi­ chelle, inside the Seafarers' building in Mobile. Assistant Cook Don Johnson and son, Don Junior, and wife, Brenda, make a family event out of an appointment for an annual physical. Otis Sessions and his grandson, Alex Christopher Martin, explore the grove near the union hall. Barbara and Chilton "Chick" Hall enjoy the Gulf dty's fine weather with a stroll outside the union's Mobile office. Chief Steward Warren Lombard, holding his daugh­ ter, Amanda, and his wife, Jacque­ line, are pictured on the Mobile hall's back deck. Angela and tier tius- hether registering for a job, picking band, Robert Hagood, a recertified bosun, are up medical forms, taking an annud ictured on ttie Mobile physical or just dropping by for the all's back deck. latest shipping news, SIU members in the Mobile area have turned responsibilities into family outings and family fun. Seafarer Otis Sessions, for example, com­ bined a trip to conduct some utiion business with an impromptu science lesson when he and his grandson, Alex Christopher Martin, found a duck on her nest and eggs in a small grove near the hall. Sessions said the discovery was a "de­ lightful surprise for us both." The Lombard family also took to the outdoors when coming by the union's hall in the Gulf city. Although Cluef Steward Warren Lombard is a talented cook and baker, his wife, Jacqueline, said he rarely has to enter the kitchen when he on the beach. "I like to spoil him when he's home, so I do all the cooking," she said. Kevin Hamilton, who wasshipping as an AB on the OMI Sacramento the day he dropped by the hall, brought his wife, Susan, and daughter, Michelle, with him. "Susan and Michelle needed annual physical exam authorizations so I thought we could do the trip as a family," the Seafarer told the union representative who assisted him. "Chick*'Chilton and his wife, Barbara, like OS Albert D. Hadley, wlio came by tfie Mobile tiall to register, to take advantage of the deck and picnic area poses witti tiis wife, Jenny, and son, Albert, in front of ttie behind the hall. "It is a beautiful day for a walk," Lundeberg Sctiool extiibit. ^d the retired Seafarer after strolling the length of the back deck which connects the hiring hall to a small boat house. Because her husband is away during part of William and Patricia the year sailing on Waterman's military ships, Jemison are pictured Brenda Johnson likes to spend as much time as in ttie Seafarers' Mobile tiall. William sails as possible with Don Johnsdn when he is home. an OMU. The couple, along with their son, Don Junior, came together to the Mobile hall when it was time for die Seafarer to have his annual physical. Recovering from a medical condition, Robert .. -i'-V • Lambert came by the hall for assistance in recovering transportation expenses. The AB said he has mended well and was anxious to get back to work. His wife, Shiela, joined her husband, Ctiarles Durden, a Robert, on his trip to the hall. QMED pumpman, is Recertified Bosun Robert Hagood, while on joined by tiis wife, a break from the Maj. Stephen W. Pless, brought Sorroro, and daugtihis wife, Angela, to the union's Mobile head­ ter, Jamie. quarters. OS Albert D. Hadley also was joined by his wife during his stop by the union hall when he came by to register after leaving the Richard G. Matthiesen. Jenny Hadley carried their son, Albert, who seemed to enjoy the photos in the display on the union's training center. Taunya and David Simmons proudly intro­ duced their newborn son to other Seafarers at the Mobile hall. Christopher Randolph was born in April and weighed eight pounds and three Ctiristoptier Ranounces. David sails as a QMED and Taunya dolpti is ttie most re­ cent addition to ttie worked as an assistant waiter on the passenger Simmons family. ship, the Constitution, back in 1988. QMED David Sim­ Two other couples that dropped by the hall mons and tiis wife, were Patricia and William Jemison and Sorroro Taunya, bring their newborn with them and Charles Durden.The Durdens were joined when dropping by by their daughter, Jamie. William Jemison sails the union hall. as an OMU and Charles Durden is a QMED pumpman. Port Agent Dave Carter said having families come by makes the union hall a lively center of activity, "It's nice to know that our members involve their families in their careers," Carter said. •nil .• , • -1" • •A\ •• •'Vy';,-• -J f.„. , * "••J. »• • oil'' • W: •' > • i'.'Vf • fiv•i-l; t V- . >0 % • • •0:^-. -- • •No • .'T', •1 • prt •••i.-. • 'w • .• "V _ • •' -i''' rf'- •'"is;! •: •J. I. • - K •• '. "S-'-. VI'- KJ*;: "f'i ' • '• S ; �SfilMfffffS LOG Preparing to complete his work assignments Richard Morris. Recertified Bosun Erroi Pak, who contributed this article to the LOG, is pictured at work on the Ranger. tM i bi •r' \h- & -J. iI . .'H 'J ' m } •I . ' 'I. . /•;. . .f'i •< 4i'-' •4 , 1 'I f iTWEEN FOLLOWING a ty­ phoon, trying to fend of boarding pirates, laying low in the Strait of Hormuz ^ause of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and being the first American-flag ship in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, life aboard the tramp tanker, the MV Ranger, is "certainly never boring," reports Recertified Bosun Errol Pak. The bosun, who joined the Vulcan Carriers' tanker in Singapore and got off in the Caribbean this summer, reported the ship's adventures to the Seafarers LOG. To round out the article, Pak teamed up with AB Roger Hamilton, who took the photographs appearing on this page. "Out-of-the-ordinary events are indig­ enous to this kind of tramper," said Pak. "You just never know what is going to come next, but it makes the job exciting." AIS# W.p ^ Built in 1976, the Ranger is operated by Vulcan Carriers, an SiU-contracted company. Pirates in the South China Sea near the grappling hooks and held up the officer at Batan Islands afe pretty common, reports machete point" Pak, who earlier this year completed the Weather conditions also brought some union's recertified bosun program at the spirited sailing for the crew. "We hit a Seafarers Harry Limdeberg School of typhoon on our way to Guam, then we had Seamanship. "We try to keep the incidents orders to go to the PhiUppines. We ended down by maintaining a pirate watch," he up following the typhoon all the way said. This trip, however, the pirates sue- there," Pak said. _ cessfully got ai)oard and robbed one of the The ship had a lucky streak as well, Pak officers, "They came up the stem, usir^^ reports. The Ranger wasdue in Kuwait on Chief Steward Jesus Laxaman looks over the day's menu. August 2, the very day Iraq invaded Ku­ wait and cut off contact and commerce between the Middle East emirate and the rest of the world. "Because we were run­ ning slightly behind schedule, instead of fining ourselves in the midst of a war, we were held up in the Strait of Hcarmuz for a while and eventually we sailed to Bah­ rain," Pak reported. The Strait of Hormuz is the body of water that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. After providing fuel to part of the U.S. navalfleet,theRangerinovedontoaRed ^ Saudi Arabia, becoming the htst American-flag vessel to ever call on Yanbu, the seaport of Saudi Arabia's secAoP known as Medina. Among other ports-of-call were two Italian ports and the Azores. Reflecting on the trip, Pak said, "It was a fairly good ship, fun, back-breaking work, but certainly interesting." �OCTOBER 1990 ^ ' -V. "'••"r . - f. - «'•• Digestof Ships' Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shiptipard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union ipn rece/pt of the ships' minutes. USNS BARTLETTiMaT Ship), May 6 — Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary J. A. Zurich, Educational Director James Williams, Deck Delegate Daniel Hecker, Steward Delegate Jose Llitera. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD. Secretary told crew all union wel­ fare forms are available in his office. Ed­ ucational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported a beef and said depart­ ment received repair list. No beefs or disputed OT report^ by engine or steward delegates. Members asked contracts de­ partment to clarify pay scales for crew and to ask company to have checks and cash available at payoffs. Electrician warned crew not to use co-axis jacks for . radios because of possible overload. Steward thanked crew for keeping mess hall clean. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good food and clean ship. Next ports: Panama City, Fla. and Gul^ort, Miss. AIIEERICAN FALCON(American Trans­ port Lines), June 25 — Chairman Bill Dowzicky, Secretary Bob Shafer, Edu­ cational Director Al Bray, Engine Dele­ gate Kevin P. Gordon. Chairman reported no action had been taken on re­ quests for new television in crew lounge and mattresses and chairs for quarters. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point.'No beefs or disputed OT reported. AMBASSADOR iCtowley), July 27 — Chairman Dave Newman, Secretary Bill Berulis, Educational Director H. Smith, Deck Delegate Jose Tobio, Engine Dele­ gate Nathaniel Lamb, Steward Delegate Felix Camacho. Chairman talked with crew about posting of sailing times on board. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Balboa, Panama. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacmc Gulf Marine), July 29 — Chairman Charlie Davis^ Secretary Susanne Cake, Educa­ tional Director R. Grosso, Deck Dele­ gate V. Ippolito, Steward Delegate Dante Slack. Educational director re­ minded members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $65 in ship's emergency fund and $75 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew waiting for details of new contract published in Seafarers LOG. Crew asked contracts department for explanation of no premium OT on weekends. Next port: Diego Garcia. LNG CAPRICORN (Energy Transportation), July 8 — Chairman Billy Nuckols, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educa­ tional Director Rene R. Rosario, Deck Delegate James D. Fletcher, Engine Delegate Barry L. Harris, Steward Del­ egate Louis A. Gracia. Chairman said he had heard nothing about new contract or crew replacements. He stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point. Secretary re­ minded those leaving ship to clean their rooms before leaving and have clean lin­ ens available for replacements. Treasurer announced $670 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew enjoyed 4th of July pool party and thanked stew­ ard department for overall job well done. LNG CAPRICORN (Energy Transporta­ tion), July 29 — Chairman John P. Davis, Secretary David A. Pappas, Edu­ cational Director Barry L. Harris, Deck Delegate Anthony M. Heinholt, Engine Delegate Kevin W. Conklin, Steward Delegate Dana D. Cunningham. Chair­ man asked members to be as quiet as possible in order to not disturb those off watch. He urged members to watch safety tapes aboard ship. He reported of meeting with SIU President Michael Sacco where he was told union is stead­ fast in no crew cuts and getting wage in­ creases for members. Secretary reminded members to clean up after themselves and keep public areas orderly. Educa­ tional director urged crew to read Seafar­ ers LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. Treasurer an­ nounced $283 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told video games have been ordered and should arrive soon. Crew praised Chief Cook Dana Cunningham for his fine meals. He also was cursed by those try­ ing to diet. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 30 — Chairman Richard Darville, Secretaiy K. DeWitt, Deck Delegate Herbert Thrower, Steward Delegate Francis DiCarlo Jr. Chairman announced copy of new contract should be available when ship docks in Hous­ ton. Educational director reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $43 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed its delight to negotiating committee for new contract. Next port: Houston. OMI CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), July 22 — Chairman Claude Bankston, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director P. Coppola. Chairman said new appliances would be brought onbq^d upon arrival in Norfolk, Va. He also announced new contract would be available then. Secre­ tary said it was a pleasure to sail with such a great bunch of brothers and excel­ lent steward department. Educational di­ rector reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew told not to play music while in wheelhouse and to dress properly for mess hall. Next port: Nor­ folk. PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), July 30 — Chairman Ralph Gihhs, Secretary Ru­ dolf Springat, Deck Delegate Kent Mortver, Engine Delegate'Rohert War­ ren, Steward Delegate Rohert Racklin. Chairman reported everything was going smoothly. Secretary said he joined vessel in shipyard and it has taken some time to get it clean again. He noted ice machine and salad bar are operating in galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested another washer from company for greasy work clothes. Galley gang thanked for fine food. Next port: Man­ chester, Wash. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), July 29 — Chairman R. Saylors, Secretary L. Lamphere, Educational Director Tracy Hill, Deck Delegate Clay Baldwin, Steward Delegate G. Loftin. Chairman noted captain was happy with crew on­ board. He reminded members it takes team effort to have good ship. Secretary announced laundry would go ashore in Long Beach and those needing linen should see him. He asked members to keep messroom clean in evenings. He said captain asked that no food be taken to upper decks. Educational director said he would contact Seamen's Church for new books. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew received copy of 1990 farm bill de­ bate from patrolman for members to re­ view and discuss. Crew asked contracts department to revise length of time shipped to 180 days for A seniority, 120 for B and 90 for C. Crew reported stoves, drains, sinks and plumbing in gal­ ley are not working properly. Company purchased barbecue for ship. Steward de­ partment thanked for its good work. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif, and Man­ chester, Wash. ating new contract. Crew also thanked San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona for job well done. Next port: Singapore. AMERICAN FALCON (American Trans­ port Lines), August 26 — Chairman Larry Winstead, Secretary Paul J. Zilkow, Engine Delegate Kevin P. Gor­ don. Chairman reported that new televi­ sion for crew lounge and mattresses and chairs for quarters had not arrived. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for new ladders to check reefers for deck department. Crew thanked stew­ ard and engine departments for jobs well done. Crew noted decks had been kept orderly and well-maintained on voyage. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), August 21 — Chairman Rick Wil­ son, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Terry Jacohsen, Engine Delegate George Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chairman thanked crew for making this good voyage. Secretary re­ minded members to clean up rooms and turn in linens. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew mentioned concern for Middle East crisis. Crew wanted to know if air conditioning would be re­ paired in shipyard. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for great food and cookouts. CAPE HUDSON (lOM), August 25 — Chairman Russel Barrack, Secretary Rebecca Sleeper, Educational Director Kenneth Biddle, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman asked crew to keep down noise at all times. Secretary asked ship's chairman be present when members' rooms are searched. Educa­ tional director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced ship's fund was empty after crew and officers purchased weight lift­ ing equipment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for its fine work. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman Edwin Ortega, Secretary Rafael Maldonado, Educa­ tional Director John J. Walsh, Deck Delegate Timmy LaRue, Engine Dele­ gate Elkin Kent. Chairman reported chief engineer shut off air conditioning compressor at night because it got too cold. He also noted water in showers, crew mess and crew lounge is too hot. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sent letter pertaining to relief and replace­ ment crewmembers. Next ports: Eliza­ beth, NJ. and Baltimore. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), August 17 — Chairman H. G. Bentz, Secretary Dana Zuls, Educational Director Jimmie Nicholson, Deck Delegate Michael Sutton, Engine Delegate Edwin Taylor, Steward Delegate E. Ramirez. Chair­ man saluted former SIU president, the late Paul Hall, and gave history of Hall's importance to union as Paul Hall holiday approached. Secretary asked for copies of new contract for members. He re­ quested company address be posted in mess hall. He urged members to help keep SIU number one. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification of length of time C seniority seafarers may stay aboard ship. Members were reminded not to slam doors or yell in hallways out of consideration to others. Crew gave a vote of thanks to SIU Secretary-Trea­ surer Joseph DiGiorgio for new SPAD t-shirts. Crew thanked SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco, 'Vice President for Collec­ tive Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell and all other officials involved in negoti- •'i• ts,, •• '!i •n. • i . .*. k-: i k. Jii JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Carriers), Au­ gust 12 — Chairman David B. Zurek, Secretary William Perry. Chairman re­ ported crew took care of repairs and asked for information on reliefs. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or stew­ ard delegates. Crew said it had not re­ ceived any materials from union lately. Crew noted vessel was anchored off coast of Greece for seven days with no launch service. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. • k' :.|yi •• .i'"ki . '' Yr ' ••'If ' ' '' '"' '-i f.v,; . ' •• GOLDEN ENDEAVOR (American Mari­ time Transport), August 12 — Chairman Ray E. Todd, Secretary Frankie Ross, Educational Director E. E. Smith. Chair­ man and secretary reported everything was running smoothly. Treasurer an­ nounced $300 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. -k'Sf 1 Ml- •' k:} hk kh. f .'-t- f ;-i '' Pk • -r.' '."wi':. f' • ITS MOBILE (Apex Marine), August 12 — Chairman F. Jemsem, Secretary James H. Gleaton, Educational Director R. Natoli. Chairman talked with mem­ bers about new contract. Secretary dis­ cussed food preparations and problems with meat box. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LIBERTY BELLE (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman Gifford Hayden, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director S. Scott. Chairman discussed new contract agreement announced in Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. All delegates reported dis­ puted OT because of lack of launch ser­ vice to Bangladesh and Sumatra. Crew reported ice machine and VCR broken most of voyage. •S, V j-iir: LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 12 — Chairman William Dawson, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, Educational Director C. Mosley, Deck Delegate RonContinued on page 22 i:-.- • -y Payoff Aboard the Cove Trader Gatnered around the mess hall table during a p^coff in Mobile are, from the left: AB Pat Mathes, OMU Red Jo Dunahoo, Pumpman/Educational Director Richard Gray, AB/Deck Delegate A. Daniluk and Bosun C.E. "Pee Wee" Pryor. 'i. ' • •;? ' • • - -:3:. ^V y • ••V; �1,. • ' •• _ SCAFARERS LOS "Tev;-- •• ••.,;-s:. 7-\.-.' ,.A "M' iiSi • 'i '•.••.•. U':\ M ^v«-' -•#•• It^ :3. t' "ik- V-"" li;- vt- Continued from page 21 aid D. Noble, Steward Delegate Manny Castro. Chairman thanked members for smooth trip and reminded them to see pa­ trolman during payoff in Norfolk, Va. Educational director told crew it is im­ portant to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew received Seafarers LOG. Crew still waiting for specifics on new contract. Crew asked company for new dryef. A vote of thanks was given to Bosun Wil­ liam Dawson and whole deck gang for making trip smooth. Another vote of thanks was given to Chief Steward R. DeBoissiere and Chief Cook Manny Castro for the best food in SIU and to GSU K. Mayer for top notch work. Still another vote of thanks was given to en­ gine department as best in union. Fi­ nally, crew thanked captain and officers for great trip. Next ports: Norfolk, Va. and New Orleans. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 19 — Chairman Ray Brown, Secre­ tary T. Hanson, Educational Director W. Smith, Deck Delegate David Garoutte. Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel Jr., Steward Delegate Eric Gray. Chairman reported crew needs another washer as one is not enough. He reiterated what first mate told him that captain consid­ ered crew still under June 15,1987 agreement. Educational director in­ formed crew he has upgrading forms available. Treasurer noted $20 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked that Seafarers LOG publish names of companies signing on to new agreements when new pacts are an­ nounced. Crew noted shower curtains are not proper for facilities onboard. I?' 1: ?!•: ?i'/ • ¥',-i fir Hf''-:; :,f LNG TAURUS (ETC), August 12 — Chairman Charles Boyle, Secretary Wil­ liam Christmas, Educational Director Curtis L. Jackson, Deck Delegate Jack Rhodes, Engine Delegate Ralph Gosnell, Steward Delegate Leonard Murray Jr. Chairman told crew he would pass along any information he re­ ceives on new agreement. He asked crew to keep noise level down in consider­ ation of others. He discussed some fine points about safety and behavior while ashore in Indonesia. He announced Sea­ farers LOG received and distributed to members. Secretary reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ surer reported $670 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Bosun Charles Boyle asked for and received special vote of thanks for Chief Steward William Christmas who l':-v V'f'• C ••••'•' : ^ 7?'• Fire Drill in the Indian Ocean 7fr7 Bosun Jerry Fahey holds the nozzle during a routine fire drill aboard a propositioning ship in Diego Garcia. is handling his first job as steward. Next port: Tobato, Japan. done and Chief Cook Diana Nason for barbecues. Next port: Tacoma. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), Au­ gust 26 — Chairman T. A. Tolentino. Secretary J. Pratt. Chairman told mem­ bers if they did not understand changes in shipping rules to see patrolman at pay­ off in Crockett, Calif. Secretary asked company to supply right parts for engine department to fix ice box and steam table before vessel sails. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew received new shipping rules from headquarters. Crew gave galley gang vote of thanks for being good feeder. Next ports: Kahului and Honolulu, Hawaii. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman G. D. Walker, Secretary G. Sivley, Educa­ tional Director R. Chapman, Deck Dele­ gate John Noble. Chairman announced ship due in Tacoma, Wash, on August 19. Treasurer reported $339 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to recycle trash as much as possible. Steward department thanked for great barbecues and good food. Next port: Tacoma. OMI WILLAMEnE(OMl Corp.), August 26 — Chairman C. E. Fryer, Secretary Robert L. Scott, Educational Director James W. Badgett, Deck Delegate D. Brooks, Steward Delegate Wilmer Jack. Chairman asked company to pro­ vide draws or payoffs every 15 days and for new television antenna. He noted ship was headed for West Coast. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew reminded to place garbage in proper receptacles for recycling. Steward department thanked for job well done. POWCf (Puerto Rico Marine), August 26 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secre­ tary J. Chacon. Chairman announced re­ pairs are being completed with riding crew aboard. He expressed appreciation for fine ship with cooperation between top side and crew. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew thanked.stew­ ard department for job well done. RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 12 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Di­ rector Doug Greiner. Chairman dis­ cussed availability of Seafarers ARC facility if needed by members. He re­ ported everything running smoothly aboard vessel. Secretary thanked crew for keeping recreation room clean. Edu­ cational director talked with members about upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked bosun and steward department for jobs well doij?. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service)i August 19 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educa­ tional Director Calvin Langley, Engine Delegate Alexander Day, Steward Dele­ gate Jessie James. Chairman noted ship just came out of yard in Mobile. He said vessel has good crew trying to get every­ thing back to normal. He said announce­ ment of new agreement was posted for all to see. He reported five stowaways found before ship left Dominican Repub­ lic. Secretary said eveiything was run­ ning smooth in galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new VCR needed. Steward department jhanked for pig and goat roast. Steward department asked contracts department to consider adding fourth member to gal­ ley. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 30 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary M. Scardino, Edu­ cational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate D. Rayburn, Engine Delegate Mark Lyons, Steward Delegate Diana Nason. Chairman reported new contract was sat­ isfactory. He noted some penalty rates paid by Sea,-Land are incorrect. He told crewmembers there will be no reliefs for rotary jobs but they can stay on vessel in­ definitely due to current activation. He said those with permanent jobs can get reliefs after 120 days. Secretary an­ nounced vessel would pay off September 5 in Tacoma, Wash. Educational director reminded members of importance of up­ grading at Piney Point and donating to SPAD. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis- . puted OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for job well SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 12 — Chairman C. James, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Steward Dele­ gate James P. O'Reilly. Chairman an­ nounced reefers had been installed. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked electrical wires be serviced on deck for safety rea­ sons. Steward department thanked for its good work. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 14 — Chairman L. Lohman, Secretaiy E. Manley, Educational Director Gene R. Speckman, Deck Del­ egate R. E. McGonagle, Steward Dele­ gate Dennis Skretta. Chairman announced all publications received had been distributed to members. Secretary thanked crew for keeping lounge and mess hall clean at all times. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed message about no vacation reliefs and ability to stay aboard after time is up. Crew said new blankets needed as those onboard are short because of over-washing. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 4 — Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary John J. Alamar, Edu­ cational Director Walter C. Stevens. Chairman reported no new VCR and tele­ vision had been placed aboard so stew­ ard volunteered his VCR for crew's use. Secretary said it had been good trip and thanked crew for keeping recreation room and mess hall clean. He called crew best in SIU. Treasurer stated the $140 in movie fund was spent on 15 new movies. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to make captain order new crewmembers from Manpower rather than unilaterally upgrade ratings onboard ship. Crew also asked contracts department to have com­ pany provide prepay slip before payoffs and have SIU member present when an­ other member is.being given drug or al­ cohol test. Next ports: Oakland, Calif!, Honolulu and Guam. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Service), August 26 — Chairman R. F. Garcia, Secretary Floyd King, Educational Di­ rector Sam Kolewicz, Deck Delegate John T. Carnes, Steward Delegate Leonardo Sinisi. Educational director announced 1990 Lundeberg School class schedule was posted for those members wanting to upgrade. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Telex from headquar­ ters posted conceming changes in shipping rules because of Middle East crisis. Bosun thanked crew for keeping ship very clean and picking up after it­ self. Crew thanked steward department for good care of ship. Next ports: Wil­ mington and Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 12 — Chairman Pat Gallagher, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Edu­ cational Director J. B. Dryman. Chair­ man announced payoff set for August 19 in Long Beach, Calif. Educational direc­ tor urged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer stated $70 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate expressed thanks to Bosun Pat Gallagher for prompt re­ sponse to repair orders and Electrician Joe Dryman for fixing steam kettle. Crew acknowledged receipt of changes in shipping rules because of Persian Gulf crisis. Crew noted problems with drain­ age on main deck, vibration in crew mess, shuttle services in Honolulu and Hong Kong and lack of VCR hookup. Brother Dryman thanked Capt. Alfred Stewart for setting up communications system so Dryman could talk with his wife in Philippines after earthquake there. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew also thanked radio officer for repairing radio communica­ tions to crewmembers' rooms. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), August 19 — Chairman A. C. Harring­ ton, Secretary Alvin P. Robinson, Edu­ cational Director John Ashley, Deck Delegate Donald M. Hood, Engine Dele­ gate Gregorio Blanco, Steward Dele­ gate W. Pitt. Chairman announced ship will be on new run. Treasurer reported $120 in ship's fund. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew acknowledged receipt of changes in shipping rules. Steward de­ partment thanked for its fine work. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), August 26 — Chairman J. Schoenstein, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc­ tor'Frank L. Hall, Deck Delegate A. Brooks, Engine Delegate Willie J. Lee Jr., Steward Delegate A. Mederiros. Chairman stated each member needs copy of shipping rules. He said all run­ ning well and all hands are doing fine job. He urged members who qualify to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He thanked the galley gang for its fine work. Secretary reminded crew to donate to SPAD. He said he would talk with port steward about replacing mattresses. Edu­ cational director reminded crew to prac­ tice safety at all times. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked patrol­ men to realize shortness of stay in port and not hold long meetings at payoff. Crew also asked for refrigerator in each room and new television, VCR and toaster for crew mess area. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 26 — Chairman James H. Lewis, Secretaiy L. Martin, Educa­ tional Director B. Ohler, Deck Delegate Rickie Burgess, Engine Delegate Do­ mingo Milla, Steward Delegate A. O. Sharif. Chairman reported payoff set for August 26. Secretary said trip was not too bad but had some questions about extra pay for seven extra people on­ board. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew acknowledged receipt of changes in ship­ ping rules. SENATOR (Crowley), August 18 — Chairman D. L. McCorvey, Secretary L. Pion, Deck Delegate I. Glass, Engine Delegate J. Newhouse, Steward Dele­ gate T. Quammie. Chairman said every­ thing was running smoothly and repair list had been prepared. Engine delegate reported some beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Letter from headquarters re­ garding crew's refusal to work OT was read and flatly denied by chairman. Re­ pair list made available for patrolman. Crew asked company for more vents to pull air out of galley, new ice machine and repairs to galley range. Crew also asked for granulated fly killer and bot­ tled waten SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON (Amsea), Au­ gust 17 — Chairman William Gorju, Secretary John Holtschhiag, Educa­ tional Director James Bates, Deck Dele­ gate C. L. Montgomery, Steward Delegate H. Hollings. Chairman an­ nounced letters received conceming EPA adjustments and changes in ship­ ping rules. He said crew performed well during recent exercise near Indian Is­ land, Wash. He urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. He noted Seattle patrolman talked with crew about new contract and to be sure to register when members sign off and keep dues up to date. Secretary stated everyone worked together during exercise helping to make it succesisful. Treasurer announced Continued on page 23 �moBCRim 23 • • • ;r.v • Ships Digests Continued from page 22 $1,000 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Galley gang received plaque for its efforts in feeding 137 Ma­ rines during operations. Next port: Singa­ pore. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), August 5 — Chairman Bob Livermore, Secretary J. Melendez, Deck Delegate G. Warren, Engine Dele­ gate G. Cooper, Steward Delegate S. A. Simsuangco. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested steward order extra cigarettes for officials overseas as well as make sure enough are onboard for crew. ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Trans­ port), August 19 — Chairman R. Law­ rence, Secretary Howard G. Williams, Educational Director J. G. Arch, Deck Delegate Michael Gomes, Engine Dele­ gate Richard Rodgers, Steward Dele­ gate Gerald Shirley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated need for new washer and microwave oven. CAPE METEOR (lOM), September 4 — Chairman Albert Moore, Secretary Peter Schuiz, Educational Director Gregorio Ahalos. Chairman had many questions for contracts department col­ lected from crewmembers about vessel. Some questions included subsistence for overheated cabins, bonuses for war zone and ammunition cargo, problems with radio and television antenna, cots for use in Middle East and repair or replacement of ice machine and washer/dryer. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was advised to upgrade at Lundeberg School at first opportunity. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), Septem­ ber 3 — Chairman W. Gregory, Secre­ tary F. Robertson, Deck Delegate D. Goggins,'Engine Delegate G. Linkous, Steward Delegate C- Spencer. Chairman talked about what will be expected of members onboard. He gave a little his­ tory about SIU and informed newcomers union is good way to make living. Secre­ tary also updated crew on union matters. He said they were off to good start and considered crew one of best assembled in such short time. Educational director told newcomers to make most of oppor­ tunities and upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew received cop­ ies of Seafarers LOG and contract. Crew asked to keep noise down for sleeping members and help keep ship clean. Stew­ ard department thanked for doing good job with small crew. ITB BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), Septem­ ber 9 — Chairman Jimmy Rogers, Sec­ retary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Spires Perdikis, Deck Delegate Pedro Ramos, Steward Delegate Joe Fratini. Chairman told crew vessel will change companies next month. He said he did not know what changes will be oc­ curring but would keep members in­ formed. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked pension depart­ ment to review increasing pensions ac­ cording to number of days worked and instead of having ceiling on it. Crew agreed wages and benefits as written in Seafarers LOG were substantial and are appreciated. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Stapleton, N.J. and St. Croix. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), Sep­ tember 2 — Chairman John Konetes, Secretary Samuel Loftin, Engine Dele­ gate T. J. Matthews, Steward Delegate James Thacker. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed recent mes­ sages received from headquarters. Chair­ man said he would advise crew when more arrive. Steward department asked contracts department to look into increas­ ing number of crewmembers in galley. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port; New Orleans. OMl COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 15 — Chairman Ernest Duhon, Secre­ tary Chester Moss, Deck Delegate J. A. Casugay, Engine'Delegate Michael D. LeVan, Steward Delegate Isidro Santi­ ago. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for non-skid for forw'ard deck. Members asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification as to effective date of new agreement. All hands are asked to be available for Coast Guard inspec­ tion September 18. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), September 2 — Chairman C. L. Hickenbotam, Secretary Janet Price, Educational Director Tom Koubek, Deck Delegate J. IVIixon, Steward Dele­ gate John Clark. Chairman advised crew of changes in shipping rules cre­ ated by Persian Gulf crisis. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Educational director thanked crew for good job in sorting plastics and cans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked welfare plan to consider increas­ ing dental coverage. Crew asked com­ pany for television antenna, chairs and trashcans for crew lounge. Crew re­ minded to keep lounge clean and put away VCR when finished. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), September 12 — Chairman Richard Bradford, Secretary Steve Parker,' Edu­ cational Director Matt Ryan, Deck Dele­ gate Duane Stevens, Steward Delegate Mari Lasagna-Short. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Jackson­ ville, Fla. He said reliefs would be waiting there. He reminded crew to clean rooms before leaving. Secretary thanked crew for smooth trip. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crew urged to read Seafarers LOG for union information. Bosun thanked deck department for good trip. Next ports: Jacksonville, Baltimore, Newark, N.J. and Boston. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), September 2 — Chairman Gerald Westphal, Secretary J. D. Wil­ son, Educational Director C. Dunden. Chairman advised crew vessel would pay off in Tampa, Fla. He asked mem­ bers to clean their rooms before leaving vessel and to register at home ports to re­ claim jobs. He reminded members to be sure drug screens are up-to-date. Trea­ surer reported $20 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Tampa. PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), September 4 — Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Secretary Rudolf Springat, Educational Director George Lockett, Deck Delegate Keith Blowens, Engine Delegate Leslie D. Cope, Steward Delegate Robert Racklin. Chairman noted drains not working in galley crew toilets. He said crew liked change in schedule with ves­ sel going to Seattle to pick up good American stores. He believed ship was headed back for Subic Bay, the Philip­ pines, then to Singapore and probably Persian Gulf. He hoped war cooled off before ship went back. Secretary stated everything was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said it needs antenna for television for shoreside channels. Crew thanked galley gang for its fine food. Next port: Subic Bay. PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), Sep­ tember 3 — Chairman Jamison Miller, Secretary J. Abernathy, Deck Delegate Robert Scheindler, Engine Delegate Melvin Grayson. Chairman stated every­ thing was running smoothly. He said cap­ tain has been notified of needed repairs. Secretary noted vessel was in Houston seven days and no repairs were com­ pleted. He announced ship took on enough stores to go to Japan. Educa­ tional director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School as union needs qualified members. Treasurer re­ ported $250 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew acknowl­ edged receipt of telex from headquarters regarding changes in shipping rules. Crew welcomed Captain Hockinberry back and thaiiked steward department for good work and fine barbecues. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 2 — Chairman David C. Byrd, Secretary R. C. Agbulos, Edu­ cational Director Joseph Ortiz, Deck Delegate M. Bevak, Engine Delegate J. Collins, Steward Delegate R. Casuga. Secretary stated ship had good crew and it had been good voyage. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Minute of silence held in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 9 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary W. Reid, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart, Stew­ ard Delegate J, Flatts. Secretary and educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG for latest in union in­ formation. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Bosun said he wanted extra men on security watch in Jamaica and Rio Haina. Electrician advised members to check OT for correct rates. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 9 — Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary Paul Calmier, Deck Delegate Mike Ingram, Engine Dele­ gate A. Aguiar, Steward Delegate Larry Ballard. Secretary thanked Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice presi­ dent for collective bargaining, and union negotiating team for best three-year con­ tract in recent years. He said the 5 per­ cent raise was more than members expected. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck delegate. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 22 — Chairman Leon Lohman, Secretary Eric T. Manley, Deck Delegate R. E: McGonagle, En­ gine Delegate E. Gooch, Steward Dele­ gate Dennis Skretta. Chairman thanked all hands for jobs well done and keeping ship clean. He said he has applications for upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted receipt of several communications regarding shipping and Persian Gulf cri­ sis. Crew said it needs new blankets and radio repaired. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 9 — Chairman Wer­ ner Becher, Secretary John J. Alamar, Educational Director Walter C. Ste­ vens. Chairman reported no problems on trip. He advised crewmembers to have books checked by patrolman at payoff in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary also noted good trip and good crew for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT re- . ported. Deck delegate asked why crew cannot work OT but company hires labor from Kaohsiung, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong to clean ship. He said it is taking money out of members' pock­ ets. Crew asked contracts department to see if contractual companies would allow members with abuse problems to get help at Seafarers ARC facility in Val­ ley Lee, Md. before they are reported to Coast Guard.Next ports: Oakland, Calif., Honolulu, Guam and Hong Kong. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), September 16 — Chairman L. Freeburn, Secretary F. Sison, Educa­ tional Director S. BIgelow. Chairman noted ice machine still not fixed. Chair­ man announced $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Moment of silence observed for departed brothers and sisters. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 16 — Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Edu­ cational Director Joe Dryman. Chair­ man noted safety problems with shuttle services in Hawaii, Guam, Kaoshiung, Japan and Hong Kong are not resolved even after being brought to attention of first mate. He announced payoff sched­ uled for Long Beach, Calif, on Septem­ ber 24. Crew presented retiring Captain Alfred Stewart with belt buckle as ex­ pression of gratitude for his excellent ser­ vice and wished him well. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ . r.. puted OT reported. Members com­ plained chemicals being used in sand blasting are being carried through air vents when they are not closed causing nose bleeds and skin rashes. Members of the crew and officers wished Capt. Stew­ art a joyful retirement, may he be carried on the wings of Pegasus as he soars into these new heights, may he experience peaceful comfort, prosperity and good health as he rides Ae new wave of retire­ ment. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), September 12 — Chairman R. Saylors, Secretary L. Lamphere, Educational Director M. Brown, Deck Delegate C. Baldwin, En­ gine Delegate T. Hill, Steward Delegate G. Loftin. Chairman announced stove still out of order and has been out since May 24. He said drains in sink still need repairing. Educational director asked for copy of 1991 Lundeberg School sched­ ule for members wanting to upgrade. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Letter concerning shipping rules changes posted. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif, and Ferndale. Wash. •j'i• SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), September 9 — Chairman W. C. Steele, Secretary R. Tarantino, Educational Director D. Klenke, Deck Delegate D. Zealberg, En­ gine Delegate G. Stropicb, Steward Del­ egate Darryl Brown. Chairman talked with members about U.S. intervention in Middle East and importance of U.S. mer­ chant fleet to national defense. He said sea mobility is key to readiness. Secre­ tary explained importance of oil prices and how U.S. is so dependent on oil for everyday living. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point as soon as possible. He also talked about price gouging by big corporations. Treasurer announced $41 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew made aware of changes in shipping rules caused by Persian Gulf crisis. Crew asked company to forward mail more often and provide more movies. Next port: Norfolk, Va. SEALIFT PACIFIC (IMC), September 25 — Chairman Fred Gongora, Secretary M. St. George, Educational Director Juan Patino, Deck Delegate Ron Owens, Steward Delegate James Robin­ son. Chairman explained to members changes in shipping rules created by Middle East crisis. All delegates re­ ported disputed OT. Chief Cook James Robinson thanked for job well done. Crewmembers were asked to be more considerate during night lunch and were reminded to keep crew lounge clean. Crew asked company to furnish movies, washing machine and television as well as forward mail regularly. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), September 2 — Chairman Michael Sbappo, Secretary Herbert Davis. Chairman will contact headquarters to determine what contract is in place as captain is not sure. Secre­ tary asked company to supply right amount of money for contract draws. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun asked all departments to supply repair lists. USNS KANE (Mar Ship), September 2 — Chairman David Lyons, Secretary P. Rodriguez, Educational Director W. C. Blankensbip, Deck Delegate James Kasb. Chairman read telex congratulat­ ing crew on effort put forth in QA in­ spection. He reported on new restrictions about company overtime. He noted mes­ sage on change in shipping rules caused by Persian Gulf crisis. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $10 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked chairman to talk with captain about increasing money available for draw and crewmembers' special checks which are arriving late. Crew told new chairs for lounge have been ordered. Crew expressed concem about chains at rail and asked bosun to check them out. Next port: Glasgow, Scotland. 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B.>, ' r3hr. ;iji: • •>'•4.1. • 41/ 441; • •i&' •^iL' Trainee Lifeboat Class 458—Graduating from the trainee lifeboat class 458 are, from the left (front row), Daniel Brotsch, Joe Spell II, Christina Varano, Ben Stanley, John Bounds, (second row) Kevin Doyle, Davis Benjamin, Gilberto Tolentino, Courtney Bryan, Ron Saragusa, instructor Jim Moore, (third row) Casey Stewart, Gloria Rodriguez, William Boyd, Spencer Smith, John Nelson, Roy Blankership, Scott Burner, Gordon White, Bryon Jameson, Jody Degen, Scott Kreger, John Dunavant, Denny Harrott, Joe Richardson and Jeff Bull. • tit ••: / ^44;., :Wf5. mi'Ju\ Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the eight-week course consisting of classroom and practical shop training are, from the left (front row kneeling), Paul Peterson, John Wong, (second row) Tom Doran, John Smith, Rex Bolin, Laurence Gilley, (third row) Leroy Brown, Charles Betz and Robert Hamil. Correction -il};!.- WM-- 4' . • •• >••4 '• ir-'] >fr:: Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—Completing the course of instruction leading to endorsement as an FOWT are, from the left first row kneeling), Peter Calley, Ralph Bullard, Gregory Stone, Shane Moore, Wi fredo Diaz, (second row) Benjamin Magliano, Denny Burns, Tyrone Bell, Karl Friebel, Jose Rodriguez Jr., Raphael Torres^ instructor J.C. Wiegman, Thomas Dunn, Mike Visone and Clarence Scott. /i/ 4:- This photo was misidentified in the September LOG. Pictured above are the graduates of a QMED class. They are, from the left (front row), Gary Bernard, Lonnie Fiarge, Curtis Aragon, Sam Anthony Negron, Kevin Wray, (second row) James Canty, Christopher J. Derra, Troy L. Flemina Sam Walker, Rick Ramirez, Carmine Barbati, (third row) Devin Glossin, William Romez, Scott Mellinger, Theron Peter­ son, (back row) William Harris, Carl E. Dyson, Tony Yore and John Copeland. fi4„ j;4 •i ."^• I--. Uik 441^4:' t-/' -/' :.-4. , ^ \i <?? Sealift Operations and Maintenance—The seafarers pictured above learned about underway replenishment: helicopter, crane and forklift operations; damage control, and search and rescue boat operations. From the left are (first row kneeling) Tim FitzGerald, Sofronio Adenio, Blu Awong, instructor Jim Currie, (second row) instructor Jeff Swanson, Jamie Miller, Kenneth L. Simbler, Chris Regan, Carl Laird, Sam Hampshire and Walter Napper. Not pictured is Roberta Blum. Jose M. Llitera, steward assistant aboard the DSNS Bartlett, provided this beautiful sunset photo to the Seafarers LOG while the vessel was being serviced by Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelly. ii4' • �OaOBER 1990 DEEP SEA JAMES ABRAMS James Abrams, 65, passed away Au­ gust 24. He was bom in Camden, N.J. and serveil in the Navy from 1942 to 1946, Brother Abrams joined the Seafarers in April 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. Early in his steward de­ partment career, he sailed for Ore Navigation. He started col­ lecting his pension in August 1984. THOMAS M. ALSPAUGH Thomas M.Alspaugh, 82, died July 28. He joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards in 1927 and sailed on the steamship Yale. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II then returned to sea working primarily on the Matson Lines' Lurline and American Presi­ dent Lines' Cleveland and Wil­ son. Brother Alspaugh retired in 1970 from the MCS, before it merged with the AGLIWD. OSCAR BIRD Oscar Bird, 71, passed away Au­ gust 27. A native of Argen­ tina, he joined the union in August 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Bird upgraded his engine de­ partment rating in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. He began drawing his pension in Decem­ ber 1983. CHARLES E. BURNS Charles E. Bums, 75, died Sep­ tember 1. The Macon, Ga. native was a charter member of the Seafarers, hav­ ing joined in Febmaiy 1939 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Bums shipped in the engine department. He was ac­ tive in many union activities. He started to receive his pen­ sion in April 1975. CHARLES CASSARD Charles Cassard, 80, passed away August 1. After serving in the Navy from 1942 to 1943, he joined the SIU in May 1951 in his native New Orleans. Brother Cassard sailed in the steward depart-, ment before he retired in De­ cember 1978. LUKEA.CIAMBQLI Luke A. Ciamboli, 66, died Au­ gust 29. He was bom in West Orange, N.J. and served in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945. He joined the union in March 1947 in the port of New York. During his black gang career, Brother Ciamboli sailed in the Vietnam region during that conflict. He started cpllecting his pension in August 1978. LYNDON J. McKAMY Lyndon J. McKamy, 27, passed away June 18. He was bom in Nebraska, Brother McKamy joined the unionin July 1989. LLOYD A. CLARK Lloyd A. Clark, 80, passed away August 13. The Louisi­ ana native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He joined the Seafarers in May 1970 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Clark was a member of the steward department at the time of his death. CLIFTON G. McLELLAN Clifton G. McLellan, 81, died September 6. He was bom in Pittsburgh and joined the Sea­ farers in September 1948 in the port of San Francisco. Brother McLellan retired from the deck department in April 1974. RALPH E. FITZPATRICK Ralph E. Fitzpatrick, 76, died Septem­ ber 19. A native of Coving­ ton, Va., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Fitzpatrick joined the SIU in June 1954 in the port of San Francisco. Early in his galley gang career, he sailed for Waterman ves­ sels. He began collecting his pension in Febmary 1977. BOBBY FORD Bobby Ford, 63, passed away July 27. The Arkansas native ' was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He joined the SIU-AGLIWD in October 1972. Brother Ford retired in March 1989. GUNNAR L. MONSEN Gunnar L. Monsen, 90, passed away March 1 in a Seat­ tle nurs­ ing center. A native of Norway, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1917. Brother Monsen shipped with Alaska Steamship Company before he retired in November 1963. His remains were cremated. CLARENCE MORSE JR. Clarence Morse Jr., 71, died September 9. He was a native of Mobile, Ala. and joined the SIU in January 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Morse sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he started collect­ ing his pension in March 1988. JOSE REYES CLAUDE C. LANIER Claude C. Lanier, 66, died January 27. Bom in Atlanta, he joined the SIU in August 1942 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Lanier sailed in the deck department and was a member of District 2 MEBA. He started drawing his pension in August 1988. JOHNSIMONELLI John Simonelli, 58, passed away Sep­ tember 6. The Brooklyn native served in the Army from 1950 to 1953. He was a January 1960 gradu­ ate of the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Simonelli was an ac­ tive member of the deck depart­ ment at the time of his death. JERRY SONICO Jerry Sonico, 72, died June 25 in a San Francisco hospital. He was bom in the Philippines and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards. Brother Sonico started collecting his pension in August 1972. He was buried June 29 in Holy Cross Ceme­ tery in Colma, Calif. His wife, Emy, survives him. LORRAINE A. VAUGHT Lorraine A. Vaught, 73, passed away March 18 of pneumonia in a Davis, Calif, hospital. She joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards and became a mem­ ber of the AGLIWD when the MCS merged with the District in 1978, Sister Vaught began receiving her pension in Febm­ ary 1984. Her remains were cremated. FRANK VIVERO FRED R. HATTAWAY Fred R. Hattaway, 70, died Feb­ mary 20. He was bom in Flor­ ida and joined the union in April 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Hattaway sailed in the engine department be­ fore he retired. ALFRED KIRKCONNELL Alfred Kirkcon­ nell, 80, passed away Au­ gust 31. A native of Honduras, he joined the Seafarers in November 1961 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Kirkconnell shipped in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1975. ers in May 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Sims eamed a safety aw^d for his work aboard the SS Robin Hood during the first half of 1960. He upgraded his steward department rating during 1980. He retired in May 1984. tive joined the union in April 1940 in the port of New York. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Reyes began drawing his pension in 1968. RAULRIOS Raul Rios, 76, suc­ cumbed to cancer on June 22. He was bom in Manati, P.R. and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. Brother Rios began his galley gang career sailing aboard Grace Lines vessels. He started receiving his pension in March 1970. He is survived by his wife, Ramona. ERNEST D. SIMS Emest D. Sims, 70, died Sep­ tember 16. He was a na­ tive of Georgia and joined the Seafar­ Frank Vivero, 84, died August 30. He was bom in Spain and joined the union in June 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Vivero shipped in the galley gang be­ fore he started drawing his pen­ sion in July 1966. LESLIE L. WILSON Leslie L. Wilson, 65, passed away August 8. The Kentucky native joined the Seafarers in November 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Wilson sailed in the steward depart­ ment, including many years aboard the Del Mar. He retired in Febmary 1964. 1979. Boatman Beattie shipped in the engine department and had sailed in the deep sea divi­ sion, as well as the inland. He was an active member at the time of his death. WILLIAM J. DIXON William J. Dixon, 35, died April 27. Bom in Norfolk, Va., he joined the SIU in September 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Dixon was an active member of the black gang at the time of his death. •' r-« .v- ? 4.: RAY C. GIMBERT Ray C. Gimbert, 62, passed away August 23. He was bom in South Norfolk, Va. and served in the Naval Reserve from 1948 to 1954. Boatman Gimbert joined the union in De­ cember I960. He shipped in the deck department on McA­ llister Brothers vessels and up­ graded his rating in 1977 at the Lundeberg School. He began collecting his pension in March 1988. •I'- -i.- JOHN STEELE "~"'v John Steele, 83, died August 10. The native of Marlboro, Mass. served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. He joined the Seafarers in March 1969 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Steele sailed in the steward department on Red Circle Transport Company vessels. He started receiving his pension in December 1978. ' GREAT LAKES JERRY LaDUKE Jerry La Duke, 49, passed away Au­ gust 31. Bom in St. Ignace, Mich., he served in the Army from 1959 to 1960 and from 1962 to 1965. He joined the SIU in July 1967 in the port of De­ troit. Brother LaDuke was an active member of the deck de­ partment at the time of his death. .i I ,1;: •" i-- EVERETT NOACK INLAND GARTH A. BEATTIE Garth A. Beattie, 34, passed away Au­ gust 17. A native of Los Angeles, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in June •:4r- Everett Noack, 73, died August 12. He was bom in Al­ pena, Mich, and joined the union in October 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Noack shipped in the deck department before he re­ tired in August 1971. •.-ti- Hi; • 4 m S �siAFARmm Summary Annual Report Seafarers Vacation Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13 5602047 for the year ended December 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. !ii.: Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit $(1,936,433) as of December 31, 1989, compared to a deficit of $(2,277,541) as of January 1, 1989. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $341,108. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $32,193,556 including employer contributions of $31,697,836 and earnings from investments of $495,720. Plan expenses were $31,852,448. These expenses included $3,429,590 in administrative expenses, $26,440,657 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $1,982,201 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation bene­ fits). .1,4-4^:1 V''' •'J.4; - 1 Your Rights to Additionallnformation rl' llfi. 't'.'1:r:--y~- • • /•' ." ;4|f •:r;':r:..; - - •- • >:-• :<• Know Your Rights ' , 34/.;v;.i''y:...:,,...i' ''^0' •:44 •'4^s W' II ••'.v :« III- ii •'<•5 :•••-.-I : 'If'- |lr- 1: •fir :•••; fy--tj •t You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: (1) An accountant's report; (2) Assets held for investment; (3) Service pro­ vider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union fi­ nances. The constitution requires a de­ tailed audit by Certified Public . Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file memters, elected by the membership, makes ex­ amination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of vari­ ous trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally con­ sist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are pro­ tected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contricts are posted and available in all Union halls. , If members believe there have been vi­ olations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the Union and the employers. they should notify the Seafarers Appeds Board bjr certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus''Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafairers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the near­ est SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the polit­ ical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive with crewmembers scurrying from one place to-another to get the Job done, an ac­ cident cem occur any time and any place when something spills. When you see something on the deck, don't walk past It because it's not your job or department. Report it, secure It or clean It. It's the job of every SIU member to make sure the ship Is a safe place to work. Remember, your five minutes of extra effort can prevent an­ other member's lifetime of pain. AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP Lets keep It that way! Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of thisconstitution so as to famil­ iarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the em­ ployers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime work­ ers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the ad­ vancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribu­ tion may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con­ duct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his eco­ nomic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. '.-I'iL y 4:- • - •, �^^BCR1990 SI"? '•-' 1990-9! ~~ • •••^_L--- . • "" " ^'^'•'''• ;• •••:"':v":'- lOvndu^ Cems^ V Check-In Date ''\-:^'k:r-k , ''WdKi fc-i '44:4 All students in the Ste^A r4dt& •15$ n; All Students ^^ceinber'tip Januaiy2l March4 April IS May 27 \ , November 12 November 2fi December 10 Januaiy 7 January 21 February 4 February 18 March 4 March 18 April I April IS April 29 May 13 May 27 June 10 June 24 ^Mp Handling lumbers I. I ' ^ ^ , i» , '", M, < Completion ———- '•^'•^ Januai^'4 ^ ^^bniaty is March 29 10 January 21 February 18 March 18 April 8 May 6 June 24 November 26 February 4 March 4 April 1 * April 22 May 20 February 4 January 28 January 14 April 22 ; :.'i® l^Bar Observer Unlimited Third Mate inland Deck Llce^ Celestial Navigation Or/ w// Couise Course Check-In Date l^ecember 10 February 18 April I ^"ayij May 13 June 24 (I week) completion th" e . November 23 December? December 21 January 18 February I February is March I March IS March 29 April 12 , Apra 26..^ :;-,;'lli May 10 ; <'^'4"' ' ,. May 24 June 7 June 21 July 5 December 14 February! March I March 29 ' April 19 May 17 Julys November 30 February 8 March 8 Aprils April 26 Ma3«24.«:« May 17 April 19 , 'v', February 1 May 10 ;• 1' Pngnm Check-In Date March 2S Januaiy 28 June 3 Course QMED-^y ^'^^anAVaterten^r^^^^ *7 _ March 8 1^17 July 26 w a (Lasi) (First) Address. I ?i» May 6 March 4 July 8 ••pa 4':^' -f • ' ••4,' .''1- •f-'-S '-•f mitrcn J M.r«H. Elear^ics Tertnickw All students m •^// • . MMS " M January ]4 BKMDING Mvuanoli Name Completion -Date Cbeck-In Completion * — Date - Date January 21 April 12 November 19 December 7 i>ecember 10 December 28 December 31 January 18 Januai^f 21 February 8 Februai^r n March I March 4 March 22 March 2S April 12 April IS May 3 M^ 6 May 24 May 27 June 14 June 17 July S May 24 March I May 24 March IS 1991 March 25 June 3 'ai Completion .Date December 14 February 22 Aprils May 17 • AS?V ""^•^•^week Se^ht fyf rJ •'' - •; .•••• I f' a-.j April 12 April ^^ril 12 April S •?* Date Of Birth. Mo/Oay/Vcar (Oiy) Deep Sea M k ' 'Zip Code) Teiephonei ) •'4\ '•'"f- •«' ';• • 1. VEssEt Social Security #. Book #_ Seniority Cillzen: Q Department_ ^^NATDRK ~ ~~~~ •'ti.T DATE. coursecl^checked hid Are you aSraduatednhe~sw^77~'f res. Which •prog^„; iiuni o Marine E/ectrica; Maintenance "•-'-edherX^S;^ O °o„"sr "»••«»« 4 D No I Systems• D/esefEnrine'r^^f •-aat grade of school completed, Have you attended any SHLSS unor a iS«^SS3; 'f res, counsels) take.t^J^l;;^;;^;';^^ ° fr:s,t:try^?itr^^ Oo you hold the uTr ""iPleled?, DECK — ONo • AB/Sealifi n ll' 9"" • Third Mate«'<" n O Hydraulics D No °tSSLSr'""« D^es a No Fiieflghttag Q''y^f^®''^"'an Endorsement? Oaleavailahleforttuining °CPR. • y,, ^ SIEWARD"*"** • FOVVT o gHssr„««r •^"•ary language spoken No • ^GED) '-•^vironics) ^^ • Chief Cook U TA ChiefL Steward n a D ToHiboai OHiboat Inland Inland Cook Cook •i pja • Associates in A, K WA.. - ^ "'" Nney Point. MP. i0674 lOWO • -'/TI ••"''-r • V... • ••'•T �S21 UW • ••••:'" • •••'' The SS Wright, one of the military's aviation support vessels, is docked in Bahrain. ElecSome of the Seafarers aljoard the Wright are pictured from left to right: Reefer Electrician John Halier, Wiper Wait Sargent, Chief E tiidan Chartes Walsh, Steward Assistant Joe Moiin, Bosun Mike Wittenburg, AB Pete Lopez, QMED Robert "Beamer" Stancavage, )Chief Cook Lauren Oram, AB Ray Moore and OS Robert Thompson. ^ Suceed4^ QMED Robert "Beamer" Stancavage prepares torch to braze evaporator supply line. QMED Kenny Pell watches the englneroom automation board. William MaoCulloch, a QMED from New Hamp­ shire, and Ser­ geant Alan Higgins of the Manne Corps, look out toward the sea. Enjoying an evening meal are (from left to right) AB Nick Worrel, Wiper Walt Sargent and Bosun Mike Wittenburg. In the galley. Seafarers prepare a mid-day meal. They are prom left to right) Steward Assistant Allen Hendricas, Steward Assistant Jurk) Torres, Assistant Cook Rick Holt and Chief Cook Lauren Oram. ABs Nick Worrel (left) and Randy Moore lower cargo into the hull of the Wlnght at the port of Mina Sulman. A T-SHIRT em­ blazoned with the red, white and blue American flag and the slogan "These colors do not run," tj^^^COLORS summed up the sentiments of Sea­ DON'T RUN The insignia on a t-shirt farers aboard the worn by AB Robert SS Wright, one of "Beamer* Stancavage. the vessels acti­ vated by the military to support Operation Desert Shield, reports QMED Robert Stancavage, better known as the ^^Beamer." The QMED, who wrote to the Sea­ farers LOG from Bahrain where the Amsea-operated vessel currently is docked, is keeping a thorough photo­ graphic record of Seafarers' participation in Ae current American military deploy­ ment to the Middle East. Some of the photo­ graphs taken by the "Bea­ mer" were brought to the United States by Chief Electrician Charles Walsh, who joined the vessel upon its activation in August and who only recently flew home to Philadelphia. Walsh re­ ported to the LOG that the Wright, usu^ly docked at die Navy yard in Philadelphia, "had a pretty smooth voyage" across the Atlantic Ocean to the Persian Gulf. "The crew was made up of a great bunch of guys,"Walsh said. "Every­ body worked as a team." In addition to their normal seafaring duties on the Wright, which operates as a floating warehouse and aviation repair center for the Marine Corps, some of the ship's SIU crewmembers assisted Opera­ tion Desert Shield in an extraordinary maimer, reported Walsh. AB Jerry Stewart on the Wright's gangway talking with Marines in the background. Inside the Wright, Mannes have space to handle repars to aviation equipntent. *7 New Ueutenaiit J.G. Chris Gallen of Wayne. Pa. Instructs the WMghrs dvito crewmembers on the proirer use of a gw m^k and other equipment tt>at would be used In tfw event of chemical warfare. mm Musicians Aboard The Chief Electrician told the Seafarers LOG that AB Jerry Stewart, Assistant Cook Rick Holt, AB Nick Worrel and OS Randy Moore formed a roving band that performed religious music. "They played for us during shipboard church services. Then the Navy used them to do church services on a number of other ships," Walsh said. AB Jerry Stewart is a talented gospel singer, Walsh said. While Stewart sang tra^tional gospel music during the church services, the AB also sang a couple of hymns that he had written Mmself. "They were really quite nice," said Walsh refer­ ring to the songs Stewart had written. Walsh also reported that Reefer Electri­ cian John Halier managed to keep 20year-old reefer box units going on the Wright, which is classified as a T-AVB ship by the military. That was no easy I i:' trick, added Walsh. Wiper Walt Sargent was kept busy working on clogged drains. "Everyone chipped in. If the 'Beamer,' who was standing watch, was needed to help out, he'd be diere," said Wal^. With a vessel that hadn't been sailing regularly for quite a few years, there was a lot of extra work for Seafarers in all three depart­ ments, he reported. "But our guys really pulled through and it was basicity a good a? trip," concluded the chief electrician. The T-AVB ship, which under normal conditions is kept on reduced operating status, left the East Coast of the United States in late August carrying more than 300 Marines and mobile facilities. The converted seabridge class ship, one of two T-AVB's in the military's fleet, houses equipment that can be us^ to repair plane components or manufacture parts that are needed by deployed aircraft � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIRST PREPOSITIONING VESSEL BACK FROM PERSIAN GULF RUN EMERGENCY RESCUE OPERATION SAVES 5 SEAMEN JOSEPH DIGIORGIO RETIRES, JOHN FAY BECOMES SECRETARY-TREASURER SEAFARERS JOIN AFL-CIO IN CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH AFL-CIO STUDY SAYS RICH ARE WINNERS OF 1980S ECONOMIC AND TAX POLIIES SAN FRANCISCO SIU MEN BACK HERE EXTRA EFFORT AND UNION'S SCHOOL HELP MEET SEALIFT MANNING DEMANDS, SIU TELLS PANEL 3-YEAR LABOR PACT WITH ETC POSTS WAGE GAINS, NEW HOLIDAY SIU, SHERIDAN SIGN PACT COVERING WAGES ON 6 ITBS DEBORAH FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES WORK OF SIU'S ED PULVER TURNER NAMED HEAD OF SIU'S DEPARTMENT OF CONGRESSIONAL AND GOV'T RELATIONS SIU CHALLENGES MARAD OK OF LYKES/FABC DEAL AN INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH DIGIORGIO OPERATIONS ARE NON-STOP ABOARD AMERICAN REPUBLIC A SEA STORY STEWARDS AT SEA OFFER TEMPTING TREATAS NEW YORK PAYOFF 43 STATES PROVIDE VETERANS' BENEFITS TO WWII MARINERS STATE VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR WWII MERCHANT SEAMEN AUTOMATED WITH AN SIU CREW THAT MAKES IT WORK SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE AT HOME IN THE MOBILE HALL TRAMP TANKER CREW IS NEVER SHORT OF EXCITEMENT EVERY SS WRIGHT SEAFARER ADDS AN EXTRA EFFORT TO MAKE SHIP'S DEPLOYMENT TO GULF A SUCCESS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 10 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/c20779c71c353ef882966748ede19fa4.PDF 2000fcb776a3fb1dd00c9e3032ebd26e PDF Text Text SlU to Man 3 More Cable Ships IMifNAtldNiL UNION • ATUNTICr^, LAKES ANOINUND Wi Page 5 la • AFI-CIO SEAmREHS '-m U September 1990 Volume 52, Number 9 -5 w'V- Seafarers in Operation Desert Shieid lyj'm We're The Goods! nr :• • I The Mix of SiU-Manned Ships of the Merchant And Miiitary Fieet Arriving in Saudi Arabia From the ^ Jhe SlU-manned USNS Algol CommerCiel discharges tanks p|00t From the Ready Reserve Force MSG Prepositioning Ships for the armed forces iAVi .y y/ • i /iste .r « mrwr operation Desert Shield. • 't. . fta hySv;9.-y .,. , .. . -- -• •'.¥ Fast Sealift Ships K .r, ^•/-:. • •• Hospital Ship /. ; T-AVB'S .f If: IRv r ill '-> 'M '• ^ 'if' 'rf'- ••?r' ^g iA,-:S'; LMi Seen Around the World Millions of TV viewers saw Seafarers on the Noble Star anchored in the Persian Gulf sending a message home. The photo above is from an ABC News broadcast. Ready for Service Young men who have signed on with the SlU board the bus that will take them to the Seafarers Harry Lundeburg School. The union's training facility immediately increased enrollment to meet the sudden surge in shipping needed to meet the logistical needs of the military in Operation Desert Shield. �''•;'y ' -lis'. • ' . , . ii^^'JEK^. V''' •••• X wmm. flSP ViA^ . SIAFARCRS LOQ ' • • • -r ;X5| f Truly the Fourth Arm of Defense Ipii '.• i-.-. -:• f '•' :C:V^ •/'•; •s-ri','"' •: K..' •' ^ '• :' "iJ .'t '• - "• i v/i -,z E',' ..- As the U.S. Desert Shield operation in the Persian Gulf area moved into its second month, the SIU continued to meet the almost overwhelming need for crews to man the wide range of U.S.-flag ships carrying supplies and materiel to the front lines. With the U.S. and the United Nations thrust suddenly into a crisis situation when Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait on August 2 and threatened to continue into Saudi Arabia, President Bush ordered a quick, massive movement of American naval vessels, aircraft and ground troops to answer Saudi Arabia's call for assistance in maintaining its borders against the Iraqi aggression. At the same time, we of the SIU were called upon to provide the immediately-needed crews to man the vessels being broken out of the Ready Reserve Force fleet, as well as maintaining the complements of the prepositioned ves­ Michael sels and sealift tankers already on military assignment, and Sacco those of the contracted commercial vessels that would be switched to the military support operation. When word came down of the heavy need for manpower in a hurry, I put our union machinery on a seven-day, 24-hour around-the-clock basis and, with our shipping center in Piney Point serving as the hub of the hiring hall activities in all port facilities, we were able to satisfy all requests. I am proud of the way our membership has responded to our nation's need, and I am proud of the manner in which all of the union representatives involved have cooperated in meeting the challenge. U.S. Ships Are Reliable Once again, the privately-operated, civilian-manned merchant marine is demonstrating its effectiveness in carrying out its role as the fourth arm of the country's defense structure. It is to be expected that, in operations of the magnitude of the Persian Gulf effort, glitches will show up here and there, as in the occasional mechanical problems on some of the so-called Ready Reserve Force fleet ships. At union headquarters we are maintaining a detailed log of all operations which will be useful, when the Persian Gulf beef is over, in trying to forge a maritime program that will assure the availability at all times of a balanced, dependable privately-owned American-flag fleet, active and ready at an instant's notice for any national emergency. "-r •w President's Report ^ '••'•s-iV. . • -', »;• .-"pappzzvzp.-: I• Japanese Refuse to Sail Supply.Ship It is encouraging to see that the United States is getting some measure of cooperation and support from other nations in the tremendous effort, military and logistical, in the Persian Gulf crisis. But if is absolutely necessary to understand that we cannot depend on anyone but ourselves. We've already observed the truth of that principle in the current situation, as we did during the Vietnam War, when the crew of a foreign-flag vessel refused to carry a shipload of military supplies from the West Coast to our armed forces in Vietnam. That there is always a risk in depending on foreign-flag sliips and crews again was demonstrated when the Japanese owners and crew of Kanbara Marine company's freighter Sea Venus refused to sail out of Tokyo harbor with a shipload of 800 four-wheel-drive trucks and vans which The Washington Post reported had been "urgently requested by U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia." And remember, we are dealing here with a non-shooting conflict, and I shudder to think of what some of our friends might do if shooting broke out. Sound preparation would dictate that we be ready to do all the manning ourselves. Nevertheless, the effort is a vast success as of the moment, and we must do our part to keep it that way. Your union will continue to carry out its responsibilities in filling its role, and asks the membership for a continuation of the wonderful cooperation which has made our part in the current problem so successful. Short Session for Congress: Farm Bill, Alaska Oil on Agenda With fall elections in every House district and more than a third of the Senate, little time remains for the working of the legislature. Of major importance to Seafarers, as the elected officials attempt to con­ clude their business, is the wrap-up of the farm bill in conference com­ mittee, the continuation of export restrictions placed On Alaska oil and support from the Senate and House for keeping maritime out of the world trade talks. The SIU has been dogging the 1990 farm bill because earlier this year interests representing the giant, multinational grain mer­ chants were attempting to scuttle U.S. shipping by wiping out the law mandating 75 percent of govern­ ment-donated agricultural cargoes to be carried on American-flag bot­ toms. In an action by the House rules committee in July, anti-cargo preference amendments to the farm bill were banned. In two Senate floor votes, attempts to weaken U.S. shipping requirements were beaten back by votes that were close to two-to-one. Currently, House and Senate members are working on compromise language to produce a final 1990 farm bill. The SIU will track committee ac­ tions to ensure that the interests of the American maritime industry are not subjected to a sneak attack. The union also will be watching efforts in Congress to permit ex­ ports of Alaska crude oil to Japan. At this time Alaska crude oil is restricted to U.S. markets, thus keeping the shipment of the crude within the confines of the Jones Act. Only U.S.-flag tankers are per­ mitted to load the oil and bring it to the lower 48 under the 1920 federal law. Alaska Oil Considerations Already the House has passed a one-year extension of the export ban on Alaska crude oil in its ver­ sion of the Export Administration Act. The Senate passed a two-year ban earlier this month. The ban^ which expires September 30, now goes to a conference committee. The Persian Gulf crisis also has brought to the legislators' attention the untapped oil reserve within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. A bill which has passed the Senate Energy Committee to allow oil drilling in the refuge may receive added consideration before Con­ gress closes this session. If so, the union will make sure the transport­ ing of the crude oil is covered by the Jones Act, thus open only, to U.S.flag tankers. GATT Effort Renewed With the legislators back in Washington, an effort will be made to have more House members sign on as sponsors to a non-binding resolution asking the president to keep maritime out of a services agreement negotiated under the umbrella of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) treaty. A majority of senators became sponsors before the August recess, while 140 House members had signed on. GATT had dealt ex­ clusively on trade in goods before this session when services were presented for inclusion. A total of 96 countries, including the United States, subscribe to the treaty. Budget Talks Continue •» Congress also faces a midnight September 30 deadline to pass the 1991 Fiscal Year budget. If one is not passed in time, budget-cutting provisions go into effect October 1. It is possible such cutbacks could affect the military buildup in the Persian Gulf, but most Congres­ sional experts believe the legis­ lators will pass a temporary budget to keep the supply lines going. Another bill before Congress that may affect the maritime in­ dustry is the Clean Air Act. Details are being worked out by legislators on the amount of emissions a vessel may release while in port. Most Capitol Hill watchers pre­ dict Congress cannot complete its work before the October election recess. All 435 House seats are up for election and 35 Senate positions will be decided on November 6. The pundits believe the legislators will be back to hold a lame duck session after the November elec­ tions. September LOG Special Kiss the Angels: a Short Story by SIU Member Larry Reiner — Page 16 Index to Log Features ^ Page Volume 52, Number 9 IE ' ' The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published month­ ly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ,'• * l?.;*!' . >"- September 1990 r. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; As­ sociate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Director, Bill SroH'er. w.. '•U- • r™fi GOBRA Noti« . Dispatcher 5 Report^pSea tepa chers Report^lBland Dispat^'Report/Great Lakes Rnall^panurB fT' ITK c^' T • •• LuBde^^honlApplKatiim •- LpndelKi^Sclrort Course SchedBle Lnndbeig School Graduates Meeting Dates Nintires • • Pensioners UntMlteUDireetor, - ig 33^ « e.: ^ f • f. • 26 17 ! Y -x,'/- 27 27 24 ,7 * It tA �• sEnmiiRim ' V.-s The Iraq Invasion of Kuwait In All SiU Ports, Seafarers Keep The Ships Sailing Thanks to the carefully coordinated and planned manpower operation of the Seafarers International Union that was put into effect immediately on the heels of the American crew, the military's eight fast sealift ships known by their former military deployment to commercial designation as "SLthe Persian Gulf, the 7's," close to two-thirds of the To meet the surge in shipping caused by the Mideast crisis, the Lundeberg School has increased the number of AB and FOWT courses it will hold over the next three months. Pictured above are Seafarers in the current AB class as they learn crane operations. 'Valiant Americans' in Gulf Pmised by Piesident Bush Calling them "some of the finest men and women of the United States of America," President George Bush lauded the job mem­ bers of the nation's armed forces are doing in the current military engagement in the Middle East. In an address to a Joint session of Congress earlier this month, the president commended the "val­ iant Americans" who "were ready at a moment's notice to leave their spouses, their children to serve on the front line halfway around the world" after the United States responded to the invasion of Ku­ wait by Saddam Hussein's Iraqi army. More than 100,000 American troops are now in the Middle East, including those on ships and 45,000 marines. Among the units de­ ployed have been elements of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divi­ sions, the 24th Mechanized Infan­ try Division, the I Ith Air Defense Artillery Brigade and the 3rd Ar­ mored Cavalry Regiment. Some 30 naval vessels are in the area, including three aircraft carriers, missile cruisers, destroyers and supply ships. Unconditional Withdrawal President Bush said America's objectives in the Middle East in­ cluded the complete, uncondi­ tional Iraqi withdrawal from Ku­ wait, a return to legitimate Kuwaiti rule, stability and security in the Gulf region and the protection of American citizens abroad. He said the endorsement of the United Nations Security Council for these goals and the crisis in the Persian Gulf "offers a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation" with the Soviet Union that can result in a broader objective—"a new world order." The condemnation of Iraq's aggression has spanned the globe, with words backed up by troops, vessels and money from more than 20 nations. The president, who also serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, also recog­ nized the importance of economic sanctions imposed on Iraq by the United Nations and the Security Council's authorization of "all means necessary to ensure com­ pliance with these sanctions." International Support To date, multinational cooper­ ation includes a British flotilla and specialized aircraft; French troops and naval vessels; 10,000 troops from the Gulf Cooperation Coun­ cil made up of Saudi Arabia, Bah­ rain, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Qatar; a Soviet destroyer; Greek ships; two Italian frigates; Japanese funds and equipment; two Dutch frigates and six Stinger missiles, and mujahedeen fighters from Afghanistan's govemmentin-exile. Also engaged in the effort are three Spanish naval vessels; West German monetary contributions; 4,000 Egyptian troops; 1,200 Mo­ roccan soldiers; 2,000 Syrian troops; two Australian warships and one supply vessel; two Bel­ gian minesweepers and one supply ship; two Canadian destroyers and a supply ship, and troops from Bangladesh and Pakistan. An American soldier stands watch from a desert foxhole. vessels assigned to the SIU for erewing have been quickly and fully manned. After receiving word that many SIU vessels would participate in the logistical effort to provide sup­ plies to the American armed forces in the Middle East, the union's president, Michael Sacco, put the organization's central shipping of­ fice on a 24-hour-a-day rotation and opened the hiring halls around the country seven days a week. Vessels operated by private shipping companies were called into action shortly after President George Bush announced that the United States would mount a mil­ itary response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on August 2. Rank-and-File Rallies Union members around the country were quick to volunteer for duty on the vessels that would support the military. "Our mem­ bers take very seriously their re­ sponsibilities in the fourth arm of defense," said one port agent. Another union official noted that many members registered to ship even though they were home on vacation. Among the SlU-crewed vessels engaged in sealift activities are prepositioning ships that stay in a constant state of readiness with a full load of cargo and complete Ready Reserve Force that has been broken out and two aviation sup­ port vessels known as T-AVB's. In addition, the union has crewmembers aboard some of the com­ mercial carriers chartered by the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the agency within the defense ap­ paratus that coordinates shipping for the armed forces. The govern­ ment services division of the SIU, which provides unlicensed sea­ men for vessels in the MSC's Pa­ cific fleet, also has provided the crew for the hospital ship the USNS Mercy. Training Stepped Up The union's training facility has expanded its entry level program to accommodate more students and has increased the number of classes for key ratings in the deck and engine departments. The SIU is proceeding with great guns under the assumption that the current activation, known as Operation Desert Shield by the government's Department of De­ fense, will be a continuing oper­ ation for some time to come. As the LOG went to press, the fast sealift ships were returning to the United States after delivering tanks and other heavy equipment to the Middle East. It was reported that the vessels will immediately load more military cargo and swiftly return to the Persian Gulf. , 'si', fe! Union's School Gears Up for Crisis The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is working day and night to train merchant mariners needed for the Persian Gulf crisis. More applicants have been accepted for the entry pro­ gram run by the union's school, and instead of one trainee class starting every month there are now two. In addition, the school is run­ ning back-to-back upgrading class­ es for able bodied seamen (AB) and firemen, oilers and watertenders (FOWT). The courses have been shortened in length to three weeks. However content has not been sacrificed as the classes, which under normal circum­ stances run eight hours a day, have been extended into the evenings and weekends. Officials at the Lundeberg School note that the Coast Guard office in Baltimore has been very co­ operative during this busy period. The government agency has in­ creased the number of testing dates in which an official of the Coast Guard comes to the school to administer the AB and FOWT tests. Continued on page 25 i. s 't •'•3 • A® George Vlassakis of Philadelphia boards the Lundeberg School bus as he begins his career as a merchemt seamen. M �V'- v;'-;"' •i"--- '' ' • '• • I "If ^L: 4 I'•" • • ^ SEAFARERS LOG The Iraq Invasion off Kuwait SIU-Manned Ships of the Merchant Heet Supplying Our Troops Fast Sealift Ship Begins Second Voyage to Guif 1 ->' mWSM '••••..'• -V- '-f V'-". ••••'' • .' '• •s^^f S^f ' '' y • '" ' Seafarers are crewing many of the U.S.-flag vessels op­ erated by private shipping companies that are serving a logistical role in Operation Desert Shield. Here is a breakdown of some of these ships: The following kinds of vessels are being manned by SIU members: Commercial Carriers Among the SIU ships chartered by the military are American Transport Line's American Falcon and Amer­ ican Condor. The American Eagle has been on charter to MSG. It is a ro/ro vessel that shuttles supplies to the Gulf. The Overseas Vivian, Vaidez and Alice also recently have made Gulf stops for MSG. -•' % ' '^Mr-y-:' Ready Reserve Force ..«'» ' '•. • • ' Bosun Michael Shappo stands on the ship's ramp while a helicopter is lifted aboard the Capeila before its first run. r \ ' --• Pride was evident among the SIU crewmembers who had taken the first fast military sealift vessel to Saudi Arabia and back when the USNS Capeila docked in LaPorte, Texas, September 15. The vessel was in port briefly, loading, and was due to quickly depart for its second run to the Persian Gulf region. The Seafarers talked of the smooth trip they had as the ship carried its first shipment of mili­ tary materiel to the Persian Gulf and of how well their fellow mem- MSC Propositioning Ships Operated by Maersk, Amsea and Waterman for the military, the 13 prepositioning ships crewed by the SIU remain fully operational and loaded with cargo throughout the year. Based in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, these were the first SlU-manned vessels to head to­ wards the region after the activation was announced. Great Lakes member Greg Alstrom volunteered for Persian Gulf duty aboard the Capeila. ^•, •••'"•• ''•y-y'-.yj.-.y '•h t-' ' - ' v'Y:'' • S.,' • •"' •'•••;• . AB Ron Mena works to get the gangway positioned upon arrival. I;: h' •'^i 'U•: Of the 96 former commercial ships in the RRF fleet, 40 have been broken out to supply sealift capacity in Operation Desert Shield. Ship­ ping companies with SIU collective bargaining agreements were as­ signed 26 RRF vessels, including five managed by APL which has labor contracts with the union's Pa­ cific division. f" .'..'iir.' bers performed. They also reiter­ ated their belief that the merchant marine was a vital part of the U.S. defense community. "I feel like I am part of the military involvement by being on this ship," Chief Steward Herbert Davis told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG. "I'm proud to be here," echoed Steward Assistant Calvin Wililams. "I'm placing my life on the line and thank God that I was bom in America. I feel sorry for those people over there." Nerves Overcome Davis has served on the Capeila since March 1989. "I was scared of gas being used in the Suez Canal," he admitted. "But once we were out of the canal and when we were coming home it wasn't bad." Davis, who ships out of the port of Jacksonville, said he had a really good galley gang with which to work. Two of the steward department members, Williams and Chief Cook Robert Miller, came from the port of Honolulu where they had been working on cmise ships. "It's a lot easier than working on a cruise ship," Miller noted. "There, you've got 700 to 900 people to deal with. Here, there is more onepn-one so you get a chance to know your shipmates." Bosun iMichael Shappo reported the whole crew worked well aboard the Capeila the whole trip. "Everything went smoothly" re­ ported the ship's chairman who sails from Jacksonville. Shappo noted not only was the crew cooperative, but also the Army personnel aboard chipped in on the work load. He said they helped throughout the voyage to Saudi Arabia. Temperature Stories Shappo wanted to say the heat did not affect the crew but stopped short when he remembered the temperature at 7:30 a.m. the first day the Capeila was in Saudi Ara­ bia was 100 degrees. Third Cook Gary Lackey from the port of Bal­ timore noted the galley reached 105 degrees with air conditioning Continued on pqge 10 Fast Sealift Ships (SL-7's) The former SL-7's are rapidly be­ coming known as the "workhorses" of Operation Desert Shieid. Immediateiy caiied into service from re­ duced operating status, the eight fast seaiift vesseis were ioaded with heavy military equipment and depioyed to the Persian Gulf. The ships can do speeds in excess of 30 knots. Hospital Ship Members of the SlU's government senrices division were called upon to man the USNS Mercy, one of two hospital ships operated by MSG. Designed to provide combat medi­ cal support, the 894-foot ship has Navy doctors and other hospital staff aboard. T-AVB's The SS Wright and SS Gurtiss are the military's two aviation logistics support vessels. Maintained in an RRF-like status, the two vessels were activated by MSG and crewed by the SIU. The ships are designed to maintain Marine Gorps fixed and rotary wing aircraft. �::,X •;; itS UPmBER 1990 I - Tfr'Jl t -r^ M J r I -W JVrf^ ^ ^ "W- T. -_- 1.<" ^ I, • -,• ^„ 7^^ '•;• •v" iV3V '.'• ii First of Three Cable Ships Due in December Artist rendering of the Global Sentinel, one of three new technologically-advanced vessels being built for the Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. fleet. The first of three new cable ships should begin crewing by December, announced Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice presi­ dent for collective bargaining, at the September membership meet­ ing in the port of Piney Point. The construction on the Global Link is almost finished and SIU crews will be signing on soon, Campbell said. The Global Link, the Global Sentinel (which is expected to crew by June 1991) and a third as yet unnamed vessel (expected out during 1992) will each carry a nor­ mal port crew of 29 unlicensed mariners. When lajdng cable, the ships will employ an additional 37 unlicensed members. The cable ships are operated by Transoceanic Cable Ship Com­ pany, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T. The SIU currently crews two cable ships, the Long Lines and the Charles L. Brown. The new vessels will be using the latest in technology to support ' " vT. ;• i'-, c ' ,' •"''" 'V,': .i!,3HSfe".v their role in surveying and laying new fiber optic cables in the oceans. One interesting feature is the bow thruster. Located at the bow of each of the ships, this special propeller enables the ship to move sideways and maintain its position. The three new vessels will have a length of 479 feet, width of 70 feet and deadweight tonnage of 7,900. They will have a full load draft of 26 feet. Cruising speed is estimated to be 15 knots. The trio is designed to maintain a cable laying speed of^ to 8 knots and a speed of 4 knots when towing a sea plow and laying cable. They are being built in Singapore at a cost of $50 million each. Productivity, safety and comfort of the crew are high priorities in the design of these new vessels.The standard safety features of the ships include water-tight transverse bulkheads at various locations, a back-up diesel-driven Washington State Governor Appoints SIU Agent to Panel Seattle Port Agent Bob Hall has been appointed to the newly created ninemember] Washington State Maritime Com­ mission by Governor Booth Gardner. Hall Hall holds the position mandated for a person with maritime/marine labor or marine spill clean-up experience. The commission was created by the state legislature to draft an emergency oil spill response plan by July 1, 1992. It also will serve in an advisory role to the state government for maritime matters involving freighters, tankers, tugs and barges and ferries. Hall, who joined the SIU in 1975 in the port of St. Louis, received the endorsement of several area labor organizations, including the Washington State Labor Council. Labor officials have expressed the hope with Hall's appointment the position will be established for union repre­ sentation. He also received letters of sup­ port from union-contracted com­ panies such as Sea-Land,^Crowley and Totem Ocean Trailed Express (T.O.T.E.). Robert McMillan, T.O.T.E. Resources Corporation president, wrote the governor, "He understands the industry and his membership's concerns, is well qualified in the practical aspects of petroleum transportation at sea and in inland waters and will apply sound, rational, intelligent judg­ ments to the work of the commis­ sion. Hall is one of two panelists ap­ pointed by the governor. Six other positions are to be filled by maritime-industry related coun­ cils, and the final member will be elected by the commission itself. generator for emergency electrical power, fire-resistant fumishings and four encapsulated lifeboats. Campbell noted these ships are another great opportunity for SIU members. "We have had the cable operations since the early 1960s," he noted; "We have had excellent labor relations with Transoceanic. They have been a good provider." Members interested in shipping on the Global Link should contact Bart Rogers at the union's man­ power office in Piney Point, Md. hi ' !' i 'Steamboat Tony' Kastina, Former Union Official, Dies • '•HP-- •.?! li--. • 4 -IK if • : .• IT •', Tony Kastina (center) helped celebrate the SlU's 50th anniversary in October 1988. With him are (left to right) Angus "Red" Campbell, Leon Hall, Pat Marineli and Ernest "Scotty" Aubusson. Longtime SIU official Tony Kastina passed away August 18 in a Baltimore hospital. Kastina, 65, was ill with leukemia. The Baltimore native served in the Navy before joining the SIU in August 1947. He shipped in the engine department, but came ashore to work in his hometown hall on Gay Street. He was a mainstay for the SIU in Baltimore, working as a patrolman, dis­ patcher, organizer and whatever else the union needed until he retired in 1979. Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining, remembered Kastina as "a great guy. I never heard anybody put a bad rap on Tony Kastina," Campbell said. "He was an expert on the con­ tract. He was very dedicated and diplomatic in resolving grievan­ ces. He would get the members what they were entitled to," Campbell added. Bobby Pomerlane, SIU assis­ tant vice president, grew up with Kastina on the Baltimore waterfront. "We were friends all our lives. We started in the union in the same year," Pomerlane recalled. "He was very close with guys on the tugboats. They even gave him a nickname. 'Steamboat Tony' is what they called him. All his life he was associated with the guys on the tugs. "He was very well liked and a great person. He was a great booster of the SIU. He never stopped talking about his love for the union," Pomerlane noted. Kastina is survived by his wife, Jane; a sister, Anne Byers; three brothers, Walter, George and Frank; and several nieces and nephews. : J.;:--..# i Ivkll 'iKila •-A' p 1. •I �'.'. . tf- • Vv J'^ -n';'''.••• - -. K-i r- ,-. , •* -•, V/- :V, J-:'-.'ill'>*•''.* SeAFARlKS LOG S'"' The MV Moku Pahu Is A 'Feeder on the Sweet Run' 'i! -' • • t'r'. - A. -• • ' mi •'i-' I:" / r: :< • U NDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF KANALOA, the Hawaiian "god of the sea" and fortified by the excellent meals planned and prepared by Chief Stew­ ard John Pratt, the crew of the Moku Pahu hauls close to 37,000 tons of sugar on a regular run from the Aloha Islands to CaUfornia, writes Bill Mullms, an AB on the integrated tug barge. TTOI. In a recent letter to the Seafarers LOG, Brother Mullins reports the ITB h^ set a record for the total amount of raw can sugar it carried when it broke the 2 million ton mark in August of 1987. Operated by Pacific Gulf Marine and crewed by mem­ bers of the SIU, the Moku Pahu at 660 feet "hauls a lot of sugar," says Mullins. The sugar is taken to the California and Hawaii (C«&H) Sugar Company's processing plant in Crock­ ett, Calif., known as the largest cane sugar refinery in the U.S. Each day the Crockett refinery can pro­ cess nearly 7 million pounds of raw sugar into an array of refined sugar products. As a c(>operative owned by the sugar producers of Hawaii, C&H has been receiving Island sugar at Crockett and process­ ing it since 1906. Over that time, the vessels hauling Chief Steward John Pratt Is ready to prepare another that sugar have evolved from masted schooners to of his excellent meals the modern ITB Moku Pahu. aboard the Moku Pahu. The AB notes that in the 14,000 horsepower vessel's bridge, a seaman finds the figure of Kanaloa, one of the four great Hawaiian gods. In Hawaiian mythology, Kanaloa is the compan­ ion of Kane, a leading god responsible for cre­ ation and ancestor of chiefs and individuals. Kane and Kanaloa are often associated with water—including purifying salt-water, creating fish ponds, finding water, cauang sweet water to flow in certain places and forcing water to spring from rocks. Mdlins photographed Seafarers on the 37,110 deadweight ton vessel on one of its runs this summer. The SIU members pictured on this page brought sugar from Hawaii and sailed into Dayman Steve Dupre the bay area in San Francisco and "under the takes a break on deck. Golden Gate Bridge after seven beautiful Pacific summertime days," Mullins writes. Proving what a good feeder the Moku Pahii is, Mullins provided the Seafarers LOG with a sample of an average daily menu. The mouth­ watering selections provided testimony to Mullins' claim that the "Moku Pahu is a good feeder." After arriving in port, Mullins re^rted that the SIU's San Francisco representatives Nick Celona and Gei^ Moore held a union meeting with the Moku Pahu's crewmembers. ABOVE The Moku Pahu ties up in Crockett, Calif. One of her cranes alone is capa­ ble of hauling 2,500 pounds. NEAR LEFT AB Bill Mullins stands wheel watch. FAR LEFT The Moku Pahu sails under the watchful eye of Kanaloa, the Hawaiian god of the sea, who has a permanent place on the ship's bridge. res Food aboard the Moku Pahu Is good every day. But for the Independence Day holiday, it was even more memorable, as the menu shows. Chief Cook Henry Salles and his great meals are popular aboard ship. MUk LEFT The new garbage regulations are strictly enforced aboard the Moku Pahu, including the separation of plastic items from regular garbage. BELOW Chief Steward John Pratt is barely visible on the deck of the ITB. •- z; • "i, L. Robert Jackson is a day worker on the Moku Pahu. Payoff aboard the Moku Pahu brings smiles to the faces of, from the left. Patrolman Gentry Moore, AB Bill Mullins, Port Agent Nick Celona and Bosun Pete Loik. Bosun Pete Loik, left, and AB Greg Hamilton enjoy the beautiful summer day aboard ship. AB Bill Mullins, left, and QMED Bo Francisco were part of the crew to help bring sugar from Hawaii to San Francisco. . •; • " -t X �•'V-r SEFTEMBERim Seafarers Seek Tariff Relief for Devastated Tuna Industry • The Seafarers International Union of North America and some of its affiliated unions are seeking relief from a bizarre historical ac­ cident that has caused the loss of 16,000 jobs in the American tunacanning industry during the 1980s. Representatives from the SIU's affiliates United Industrial Workers (UIW) and the Fishermen's Union of America (FUA) testified last month at Washington hearings on the state of the tuna industry conducted by the International Trade Commis­ sion (ITC). The union is seeking an equalization of tariff rates for imported water-packed as com­ pared with oil-packed canned tuna. The UIW represents tuna can­ nery makers in California and the FUA's membership'includes com­ mercial tuna fishermen. A tariff of 35 percent is assessed on oil-packed tuna while the effec­ tive rate on water-packed tuna is 10.4 percent. The difference was created during World War II when the United States signed an agree­ ment with Iceland to charge a lower tariff on that nation's waterpacked fish in order to create a new market while Europe was shut off by war. Several Asian and Pacific na­ tions—such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Thailandhave exploited this loophole to grab an increasing share of the American tuna market. The' American tuna industry was not affected by the difference until the late 1970s when U.S. consumers began buying water-packed tuna for health and other reasons. At that time, more than 16,500 people were employed in California tuna canneries like StarKist, Van Camp and Pan Pacific. : Plants Move Out During the 1980s, the plants began moving to such low-wage areas as Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Even today, Puerto Rico is feeling the pressure as it has lost two of its five canneries. After all the closings and layoffs, only Pan Pacific remains in California. It now has 526 workers with some of them work­ Testifying at hearings on the domestic tuna industiy laid-off tuna cannery worker; Gloria Kraft, athird generaconducted by the International Trade Commission in tion cannery worker; Margaret Marques, a cannery Washington, D.G. are (left to right) Terry Hoinsky, head worker from 1977 to 1984; Marshall Murphy, a UIW shop of the Fishermen's Union of America; Carolina Patt, a steward, and Steve Edney, UIW national director. ing reduced hours. Many of the laid off cannery workers have discovered how hard it is to find work after the age of 40. "I know people that after their unemployment ran out, unable to find work and with no family to help are today among the home­ less," Marshall Murphy, a UIW shop steward at Pan Pacific where he has worked since 1973, told the ITC. "Some of these people had been working at Pan Pacific 10 years and more." Gloria Kraft, a third generation cannery worker, said herfamily felt the canneries were a way of life. "With the closings and layoffs, my friends who once had proud work in the plants are now in very dif­ ficult situations." Kraft started at Pan Pacific in 1947. Steve Edney, UIW national director, noted, "The (tuna can­ ning) industry has been a stepping stone into the middle class for many who otherwise wouldn't have made it." Carolina Patt worked at StarKist and Pan Pacific for 18 years before being laid off. She told the ITC it was difficult for her to understand how things had gotten so bad. "I had always thought I would be at Pan Pacific all my life." Tuna Boat Jobs Lost Terry Hoinsky, head of the Fishermen's Union of America, said the plant closings also had decimated the U.S.- flag tuna fleet resultingin the loss of thousands of UarM OKs Lykes ODS Move} SlU to The SIU is considering a number of additional steps in protest of the Maritime Administration approval of a subsidy transfer from Lykes Brothers to First American Bulk Carriers (FABC), a two-ship com­ pany that has never received gov­ ernment monies for its operation prior to this arrangement. The transfer of Lykes operating differential subsidy (ODS) to FABC, a company owned by the pension trust fund of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, represents a radical departure from the government's policy of not granting subsidies to shipping com­ panies that are not currently en­ rolled in the program , the SIU's president, Michael Sacco, said in a formal objection to MarAd. Calling the Lykes request for the transfer of taxpayer monies to another company "the vaguest and ! • • "'7- - '!^7" 7 "7 flimsiest application for subsidy ever received by MarAd." Sacco urged the agency to reject the time charter proposal or hold a full hear­ ing on the matter. > The deal originally was an­ nounced in the Federal Register earlier in the summer by the Maritime Administration, which solicited comments on the subsidy transfer plan. In addition to meet­ ing with objections from the SIU, the proposal was opposed by the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM?) and Sea-Land Service as well as Farrell Lines. In late August, when MarAd is­ sued a decision to allow the subsidy transfer, the SIU and MM? imme­ diately asked the transportation Department Secretary to overturn the ruling. fishing jobs. "Hundreds of shore jobs in the boat supply and repair industries have also been lost," she added. Margaret Marques summed up the feelings of all those testifying when she told the commissioii, "It seems to me so crazy that the U.S. and California would let all this go down the drain. The canneries gave many people like myself a chance to make something of ourselves, a chance to make a decent living, pay our taxes, save a little and prepare for the future." Marques worked in the industry from 1977 to 1984. The ITC will make a report to the congressional tax and finance committees in early December. Al­ though the ITC will not make any recommendations, the agency's report could spur congressional ac­ tion. The SIU plans to seek legisla­ tion mandating a higher tariff on water packed tuna. World's Seafaring Unions Seek Better Pay for Runaway-Flag Crews At a meeting of the world congress of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), over 800 delegates—including representatives of the SIU—from more than 400 unions pushed for programs that will increase wages and better working conditions for seamen on runaway-flag vessels. The federation of transportation and seafaring unions, meeting in Italy last month, also called for strengthening collective bargaining agreements with shipowners operating under so-called second registers, the runaway-flag outfits established by traditional maritime powers. Close to 5,000 "Phantom Ships" Found in Panamanian Registry The Panamanian registry, a haven for runaway-flag operators, estimates the real number of ships in its group at around 6,500, instead of the 11,661 that have been officially appearing in the nation's public records. According to the register's director, many vessels that had been scrapped or transferred to other flags had not been removed over the years. The latest news on the flag-of-convenience register follows reports earlier this year that the Panamanian consular offices administering the program have been riddled with widespread corruption. Fiiipino Seamen Get $43 Million From Company that Cooked its Books Responding to a charge by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) that a Japanese company was keeping two sets of books concerning crew wages, a federal court in Seattle awarded 21 Filipino crewmembers aboard the Vanuatu-flagged Pine Forest with back pay and other compen­ sation amounting to close to $43 million. In court documents, the federation of transport unions said Inui Steamship Company, a subsidiary of the giant Mitsui OSK Lines, was paying its crew an average of $276 per month instead of the ITF rate which is over double that amount. The dry bulk carrier's double bookkeeping tactic allowed for an ITF rate in the ship's articles and one set of financial records, while maintaining another sheet with wage rates agreed to by a Filipino manning agency. The company appealed the decision last month. Barge Buckles and Spews Oil Into Houston Ship Channel Heavy fuel oil poured from a two-foot fracture where a 300-foot tank barge buckled during a tankering operation last month. According to news reports, the deck folded and the barge cracked down the middle when employees of the tankering service loaded the middle two of four tanks on the barge owned by the non-union Ingram Barge Company. One Coast Guard commander placed the blame on human error, explaining that the tankermen had put too much weight in the two center tanks. The barge, which carried 630,000 gallons of oil was believed to have spilled between 20,000 to 60,000 in the Houston ship channel. 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You have to watch out for it but not in the same way." Coriel also found that the St Clair, a 770-foot self-unloader operated by American Steamslidp Company, ridesa great deal smoother than some of the deep sea ships. "At sea, there are waves that bounce you around." He noted that aside from intense wave activity in a storm or late in the sailing season around November, the Great Lakes jrovided a smooth run. "The ships here rock like a train," le noted after having used railroad transportation to get to the St. Clair from his home in Seattle. "Even the noise is the same because the ships use diesel train engines." The QMED began sailing on lakers during the '80safter a stint with the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. During his SUP days, Coriel sailed out of the port of New Orleans starting in 1972. The black gang member had been working relief jobs on several lakers l^fore this season when he began sailing on the St. Clair, which carries 37,000 tons of coal from Superior, Wis. to St. Clair, Mich, for Detroit Edison, a local power company. A fellow St. Clair crewmember travels to the Vessel from his farm in South Carolina. QMED Edward Elder works his land during the winter and his wife and family take care of it while he sails throughout the Great Lakes shipping season. Elder was persuaded to sail by his brother Clarence, who had been shipping since 1956. Edward Elder said he had been an industrial electrician before signing on as a wiper 15 years ago. Elder hasshipped on the St. Clair since 1985. A reporter from the Seafarers LOG found that St. Clair crewmembers were generally happy with their ship.They told the LOG staff member that they enjoy working to­ gether. St. Clair O Crewmember Compares i Deep Sea to Lakes Experience •Is: Duluth Port Employee Delores Cheslak talks with QMED Bill Coriel during lunch on the ASC ship. •iV QMED Edward Elder studies where repairs are needed on the St. Clair's air-conditioning unit. r ••-•«•: yv." " • v.- i i - 'AU QMED BIJ Coriel wrestles with an air condltfoning part to get It in place. Deckhand Mark Storer brings supplies inside. Tbe posters behind Storer show the ASC's commitment to safety. �• -A ;v'- y'"^ .• ' \ -y//-t,,-•••'••• \. •'• SEFTEMBERim JS New Garbage Regulations Take Effect '"M All Oceans, Seas and Inland Waters except SPECIAL AREAS SPECIAL AREAS Mediterranean, Baltic, Red and Black Seas and Persian Gulf Areas Plastics - includes synthetic ropes and fishing nets and plasticbags Disposal prohibited Disposal prohibited Floating dunnage, iining and packing materials Disposal prohibited less than 25 miles from nearest land Disposal prohibited Paper, rags, glass, metal bottles, crockeryand similar Disposal prohibited iessthan 12 miles from nearest land Disposal prohibited Paper, rags, glass,eta comminuted or ground Disposal prohibited lessthan 3 miles from nearest land Disposal prohibited Food waste not comminuted or ground Disposal prohibited Iessthan 12 miles from nearest land Disposal prohibited less than 12 miles from near­ est land Food waste comminuted or ground Disposal prohibited less than 3 miles from nearest land Disposal prohibited less than 12 miles from near­ est land Mixed refuse types When garbage is m'lxed with other harmful substances having different disposal or discharge requirements,the more stringent disposalrequirements shallapply. GARBAGE TYPE rx>:in. •\]r. J.l-'' • KHtw IT mm mm, N«*f Plastic Dumping Banned Within three miles of shore and on all U.S. lakes, rivers, bays and sounds, it is illegal to dump plastic. A«AIMST THE • -•( USCG Defines "Garbage" The Coast Guard defines gar­ bage as paper, rags, glass, metal, crockery and other items generated in living spaces aboard the vessel normally regarded as trash. Dish­ water is defined as material used to block and brace cargo and is con­ sidered a cargo-generated waste. Dishwater is considered the liq­ uid residue from manual or auto­ matic washing of dishes and cooking utensils which have been pre-cleaned so that any food parti­ cles adhering to them would not interfere with the operation of an automatic dishwasher. Finally, greywater means drain­ age from a dishwasher, shower, laundry, bath and washbasin, but does not include drainage from toi­ lets, urinals, hospitals and cargo spaces. Depending on the size of the vessel, the Coast Guard requires one or more placards atinoimcing the garbage regulations to be af­ fixed onboard. They must be placed in sueh locatiotis that crew and passengers can see and read them. International Program The United States is a party to an international agreement, known as MARPOL 73/78, that was orig­ inally establish^ to cut back and eliminate sea and ocean pollution. . I'f '1 • . . • 't 'J'M ' .' • •' ' \'r • ^ ' ' '-if' dunnage, lining and packing mate­ rials that float and any garbage ex­ cept dishwater, greywater and fresh fish parts. From three to 12 miles offshore, the USCG forbids dumping of plastic, dunnage, lining and pack­ ing materials that float and any gar­ bage not ground to less than one square inch. From 12 to 25 miles, the Coast Guard bans dumping plastic, dun­ nage and lining and packing mate­ rials that float. When more than 25 miles from shore, only plastic is banned. Penalties for Law-Breakers Anyone found guilty of violat­ ing these regulations may be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each violation. Also, criminal penalties not to exceed $50,000 and/or imprisonment up to five years may be imposed. The Coast Guard has announced it will enforce the rules through on-the-spot inspections, letters of warning, assessment of civil penal­ ties and denial of entry to ports and terminals without adequate recep­ tion facilities. The USCG stat^ some of the following factors will serve as evidence of compliance: presence of equipment to treat ship-generated garbage, adherence to a written waste management plan, absence of plastics, educa­ tional programs to . train crewmembers of garbage handling procedures and separate space for garbage. : - ''•i;^- . . ,4 All U.S.-flag vessels used for commercial or pleasure purposes now must follow United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations concerning the disposal of gar­ bage. The rules, announced a year ago, became permanent this sum­ mer. They cover all vessels greater than 26 feet in length as well as fixed or floating platforms. The Coast Guard has adopted the new garbage policy to curb the growing ocean pollution problem world­ wide. Refuse, especially plastics, can kill fish and marine wildlife as well as foul water intakes and ship propellers. The regulations govern what caimot be thrown overboard by distances from shore. The one item that is strictly forbidden to go over the side at any time is plastic. The term "plastic" includes, but is not limited to, plastic bags, styrofoam, cups and lids, six-pack holders, bottles, caps, buckets, shoes, milk jugs, egg cartons, stirrers, straws, synthetic fishing nets, ropes, lines and bio- or photo-degr^dable plas­ tics. ' '-'i •— ;1• • , !i - • i si' '•'f • -;i • Vr •.••J .n • •' A*-? 1?^'^ .> -•> v., -• 1 f.' SV';' 'li'i �•^/\ -• MV>v^<vf':^ri:^vVrV;v y'/<.W 4-'i;^:;.:^'ir;< •-p " 10 ' •, i--:i' ' The Iraq invasion of Kuwait SaFARiRS ItiG USNS Capella, Fast Sealift Ship, Ends First Guif Trip Continued from page 4 p. .-"'•'^••f when the outdoor temperature soared to 120. Not to be outdone was the black gang. Fireman-Watertender Jef­ frey Gelin reported the engine room was as hot and humid as summer­ time in his home port of Houston. "The sea water temperature was 85 degrees," Gelin recalled. All the members announced they were restricted to the ship and a 1,000-foot dock when they got to Saudi Arabia. Shappo said he and his friend from Jacksonville, AB John Holland, got to talk with some members from the USNS Altair when both ships were docked in Saudi Arabia. They said fellow SIU members reported no major problems on the Altair. Steward Department If there could have been a major problenl aboard the Capella, it would have been a lack of stores. "We made do with what we had," Davis said. "We were called up quickly and couldn't get all we needed before being sent off. We'll take care of that while we're here." "Make do?!" shouted AB Ron Mena from the port of New York. "This was the best steward de­ partment I've ever seen!" Other crewmembers chimed in to heap praise on Davis and the whole galley gang. Even steward de­ partment members said Davis did a fantastic job with what he had. The Capella lived up to its name as a fast sealift vessel. Crewmem- - Escorted by SlU-crewed G&H tugboats, the USNS Capella makes its way to the LaPorte, Texas dock after a four-week run to Saudi Arabia. bers reported the supply ship reached a speed of 33 knots at one time. The vessel cruised to the Middle East averaging 30 knots. In fact, a Navy escort frigate asked the Capella to slow down because it could not keep up with the supply ship. When the Capella did so, the Military Sealift Command ordered the vessel to full speed and said another escort would be sent from Europe. The vessel reached Saudi Ara­ bia in two weeks, unloaded in 48 hours and took another two weeks to make Galveston Bay. The crew knew they had 48 hours in the Houston area and wanted to make the most of it. AB Robert Adams said he wanted to go to "a KMart, Walmart, someplace where I can get some supplies." Adams was home in Jackson­ ville for one-and-a-half weeks af­ ter upgrading at Piney Point when he got the call to help crew the Capella. His son, Robert Adams Jr., had graduated from the trainee program at the Lundeberg School while his father was studying there. "He got sent to Diego Garcia Wiper Terry "Ruffy" Hiii enters the ship's house after getting caught in a Houston downpour. to serve on the (Cpl. Louis J.) Hauge (a propositioning naval supply ship)," Adams said about his namesake. "He was worried about life being boring there. Then this came up. He even beat me to Saudi Arabia and got closer to Kuwait than I did." AB Joe Conlin takes care of some paperwork before he hits the town. AB John Holland reflects on the Capella's first voyage to the Per­ sian Gulf. The steaks are aimost ready under the watchful eye of Third Cook Gary Lackey. t , .3' Patroimah Joe Perez (left) assists Fireman Daniel Powers with the paperwork involved in a welfare claim. Steward Assistant Isaac Newsome takes care of the dinner dishes aboard the Capella. * •' '4 Chief Cook Robert Miller prepares the serving fine in the gaiiey. I Ir - 1:^? SiSiSiSMifli Ordinary Seaman Darren Henderson (left) talks with Bosun Michael Shappo whiie Chief Cook Miguei Vinca passes behind them on his way to the gaiiey. Steward Assistant Caivin Williams deans the messroom foilowing dinner aboard the Capeiia. •Sr^i Irr ,' •'-J. ' t: 'i/-,--'v, I JV*"' - «m SiMr As Chief Steward Herbert Davis (standing) listens, Houston Patroiman Jim McGee holds a union meeting during the ship's docking �.• •.'•• •'.•;• V"' • ' -f " r '''>• \ •'••> '•< v, , -i •> ^ r.y •;»-.< •; y • • y, y i i, ^ iv ? . f < v c'-f-v, • >• r ;-, ; sinmBiRim LEFT Taking part in the firefighting and safety training aboard the Mississippi Queen are, from the left; Captain Lawrence Keeton, Rob McClemore, Robert Pou, Addison Jase, Lionel Weber, SlU instructor Byran Cummings and Marvin Joy. .• ABOVE Members gather around SlU instructor John Smith for a demonstration of fire and safety equipment, They are, from the left: Woody Brown, porter; Kirk Beverung, deckhand; Tim Stockstill, deckhand; Smith; Mike Williams, mate; Willie Allen, deckhand; Dan Bryant, carpenter; Ed Smith, deckhand; Mike Ward, deckhand, and Jeff Kettner, deckhand. BELOW SlU instructor Byran Cummings gives a firefighting demonstration to the Mississippi Queen crew. BELOW Woody Brown, por­ ter, does just what SlU instruc­ tor John Smith tells him to do to safely extinguish a fire on the Delta Queen. Crews Praise Lundeherglnstractors For Their Work on Mississippi Riverhoats The crew and the officers of two Mississippi River paddlewheelers were so impressed with the training they received last month from Sea­ farers Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship instructors that they have asked for a return visit. Byran Cummings and John Smith spent a week on two SIUcrewed riverhoats to provide in­ struction in firefighting, first aid and damage control techniques. Cummings worked with Captain William Lawrence Keeton on the Mississippi Queen, while Smith held classes on the older Delta Queen. "The courses aboard each boat were nothing short of an incredible success," wrote David W. Kish, vice president of administration at Delta Queen Steamboat Co., in a letter to SIU Executive Vice Presi­ dent Joseph SaCco. "Everyone is literally raving about them! . . . Both men proved to be excellent instructors who knew their mate­ rial, and more importantly, pre­ sented it in such a way that it stirred a great deal of interest in the crew. They went above and beyond by offering classes from early morn­ ing until well after midnight." "We were really impressed with him [Cummings] and his pro­ gram," said Keeton, a member of District 2-MEBA who has been sailing 56 years. "He was more than book-learning. He had so much practical experience. I already have ordered stuff to be put into effect that he recommended." Both Cummings and Smith noted this was the first time either of them had been on a riverboaL Both men toured their vessels upon boarding to get an idea of what needed to be addressed and how it could be handled. Both met with the officers and crews to talk about what procedures should be empha­ sized in the cram course. They re­ ported those working onboard could not have been more helpful in allowing the instructors to explore and smdy the vessels. "These steamboats are a com­ pletely different breed," said Smith. "There aie, from the vessels we normally work on, a lot of dif­ ferent challenges that could be faced onboard. The crews deal very closely with the public." Because of the work schedule on the boats, classes had to be sched­ uled when crewmembers were off duty. This meant classes started around 8 a.m. and did not stop some evenings until close to 3 a.m. "We didn't get much sleep, but it was well worth it," Cummings noted. The Delta Queen Steamboat Company had asked Piney Point for onboard firefighting and safety instruction because many of the crew are unable to attend classes at the Lundeberg School. The teach­ ers had planned to hold classes on basic and advanced firefighting, but the agenda was expanded al­ most as soon as they got onboard. Cummings said both men cov­ ered drug awareness, first aid and CPR, rescue operations as well as firefighting. "We had to turn away crewmembers because we ran out of time," he said. On both boats, the instructors saw passengers enter the class­ rooms and listen. "They would come by at dinner and tell us how imprest they were that the com­ pany provided training for their crews," Cummings recalled. One middle-aged female pas­ senger who was watching the fire­ hose training on the shore at Vicksburg, Miss, asked Cummings if she could hold the hose. "She told me she always wanted to do it but was afraid to ask at a firehouse. So we got some crewmembers to hold the hose behind her and told her to turn it on. She was so excited that she came by at dinner that night to thank me again." During Ws voyage on the Missis­ sippi Queen, Cummings had to demonstrate his first aid knowledge on a passenger who was having a heart attack. "I saw the mate come through the dining room. Then the maitre d' came over and asked if I could go to a certain room. The captain turned the boat around, back to Baton Rouge and I stayed with the passenger and the mate until the paramedics came aboard at the shore." Both Cummings and Smith have years of experience as firefighters and parame^cs. Kish said everything he has heard about the training has been positive. "Our people got a great deal out of it," he said. "They can't stop talking about it.. We want to do more in the future. Our hope is to provide instruction on each ves­ sel three times a year to cover fire­ fighting, safety and CPR and damage control. We hope we can work something out." Getting first-hand instruction aboard the Delta Queen from SIU instructor John Smith (far right) on fighting a fire on deck are, clockwise: Woody Brown, porter; Jeff Kettner, deckhand; Ed Smith, deckhand; Taduesz Kornecki, Jr. engineer; Mike Ward, deckhand;. Dan Bryant, carpenter; Kirk Beverung, deckhand (with hose), and Willie Allen, deckhand (with nozzle). the left: Lionel Weber, Addison Jase, Rob­ ert Pou, Marvin Joy and Robert McC­ lemore. LEFT While stopped in Vicksburg, Miss., Mississippi Queen crewmembers get a few more pointers from the instructor. From the left are Lionel Weber, Addison Jase, Robert Pou, Marvin Joy, Paul Thoeny, SIU instructor Byran Cummings and Bill Frietas. SIU instructor ByrariCummings demonstrates to Mississippi Queen crewmembers a quick way to stop the flow of water through a fire hose. Fellow crewmembers take note while Deckhand Tim Stockstill learns the proper techniques to snuff out a shipboard fire. "* ..'•i' •' -'-U ' •M- �-iV'" • "i?''''' • . • •f i 'i.i/.-' i '» VI" f -''.f •- ^V '• > ' '• ' • • ••': t:"k V ' ' ' '•• ' ^ '• V • ' ' • . •'> ' */•* • /'• , , ^ "• V ' ' '' ' '' SEAFAROtS LOG ;v> 12 •5f v.; -*• ytv-'t-' 4!'- Collision at Sea Ciaims Lives of 3 SIU Fishermen USCG Continues Accident Investigation '•'•i . v> f: i->'' M : Aderito Ribau Antonio Fernandes The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is continuing its investi­ gation into a collision between an SlU-contracted fishing vessel and a Greek-registered freighter that claimed the lives of three SIU fishermen. Engineer Aderito Ribau, 56, Deckhand Antonio Fernandes, 48, and Cook Carlos DaCosta, 50, were lost at sea when the New En­ gland was struck at 1:25 a.m., Au­ gust 28 approximately 40 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass. The three members were asleep when the 591-foot Eurojoy rammed the port side of the 73-fbot New En­ gland in a heavy fog. Captain and owner Manuel O. Vieira, 43, and Mate Domingo Boia, 44, were rescued by the Eu­ rojoy an hour after the accident. According to news reports, the two were at the wheelhouse when the collision occurred. The pair told USCG investigators they were thrown to the starboard side, then the boat rolled and capsized as the, freighter proceeded over it. The boat sank in a matter of seconds. Two Men Live Vieira and Boia managed to free themselves from underneath the water and the wreckage; then cling for an hour to a floating propane gas tank bobbing on the surface. The Eurojoy circled back after the collision and dropped a life raft to rescue the men. A Coast Guard spokesman said it was a miracle the freighter found the survivors because of the fog. He also noted the two were lucky not to have been sucked under by the cufrent. A USCG helicopter took the pair from the Eurojoy to land. Vieira suffered cuts and bruises as well as a severely bruised hip. He was kept overnight in a hospital for observation because he had swal­ lowed a large amount of water. Boia was treated for a broken heel and shock and was released from a hospital that night. ^ \v : {hy." .L \ of the USCG hearings, the New England had set sail from its home port of New Bedford, Mass. at 3:30 p.m. the day before. The fishing boat began trawling for yellowtail flounder in the heavy fog about two hours before the accident. Vieira noted he picked up the freighter on radar when it was ap­ proximately three miles away. The captain said he tried to radio the Greek ship on two different channels, but to no avail. As the Eurojoy was bearing down on the New England, Vieira blew several warning blasts with the boat's horn which woke up Boia. Vieira tried to maneuver the fishing boat but was hampered by the trailing net. As Boia reached the wheelhouse, the freighter struck. According to the Coast Guard, the collision happened in the oneand-a quarter-mile separation zone between the inbound and outbound channels of the Boston Harbor shipping lane. The USCG had not yet determined if the Eurojoy was travelling too fast for conditions and if its fog-horn was working. The Greek freighter was sailing to Norfolk, Va. after delivering a load of salt to Boston. It is owned by Carson International Maritime and operated by Aegeus Shipping SA, both of Piraeus, Greece. Community Mourns New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois said the accident was felt very deeply by everybody in­ volved in the fishing industry. Like most of the members in New Bed­ ford, all three were bom in Por­ tugal, Francois noted. "These three fishermen were good union brothers," Francois added. "One of the crewmembers, Antonio Femandes, was a union member for more than 20 years." Ribau was survived by his wife, Olinda. Femandes left behind his wife. Rose. DaCosta's wife, Lucila, survived him. A memorial Mass was held Monday, September 3 at Mt. Carmel Church in New Bedford and was attended by friends, family and the fishing community. Fran­ cois represented the Seafarers Intemational Union at the solemn event and sent condolence cards on behalf of the union to the families of the three fishermen lost at sea. USCG Still on Case The USCG still was taking tes­ timony at press time in its investi­ gation of the accident. The Coast Guard had not determined fault for the accident but a USCG spokes­ man stated the testimony appeared to show violations on the part of both vessels. According to published reports y / f .... ,• Carlos DaCosta •' Economic Price Adjustments For 1989 Due Some Members Any crewmember who sailed in 1989 aboard any of the following named vessels is due an economic price adjustment. Waterman Ships Sgt. Matej Kocak Pfc. Eugene Obregon Maj. Stephen W. Pless Maersk Ships Pfc. William Baugh Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Pfc. James Anderson 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman Pvt. Harry Fisher Please submit copies of dischar­ ges and/or pay vouchers to the union's headquarters. Also in­ clude up-to-date mailing address ' and social security number in any correspondence. Direct informa­ tion to SIU Contract Department; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Author Seeks Information On WWIFs Operation FB The SIU has been contacted by Harry C. Hutson concerning a book he is writing on the ships that were sent without escort to North Russia during WWII. The author wishes to hear from any individual who was a crewmember during those runs on the Richard H. Alvey, Hugh Williamson, John Walker, John H.B. Latrobe and William Clark. The events that Hutson covers took place in late October or late November of 1942. Because of heavy losses to the North Russia convoys PQ-17 and PQ-18, it was agreed by President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill to suspend fur­ ther convoys to Russia for three months, says Hutson. It was decided to send a number of ships to North Russia, sailing inde­ pendently and without escort. The ships were assembled in Iceland and sailed at approximately 200 mile intervals. Of the 13 vessels that participated in this operation, five were American Liberty ships, seven British and one was Russian. The author has interviewed crewmembers of the British and Russian vessels and now desires to expand his research by talking with American seafarers who sailed on these vessels during the war, par­ ticularly if they were aboard during Operation FB. Harry C. Hutson, a retired radio officer from the Brit­ ish commercial fleet, can be reached at the following address: 90, Bradford Avenue; Cleethorpes; South Humberside, DN35 > OBH; England. WWII Tugboat Veterans Sought by New Group Last year the National Associa­ tion of Fleet Tug Sailors was formed to bring together men and women who have served on the tugboats of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. The organization had its first official reunion this month in Orlando, Fla. Those interested in joining the group should contact Bob Yates; 762 Mendocino Avenue, #15; Santa Rosa, Califor­ nia 95401 or call (707)523-4415. Candidate Info Available Through DOD Voting Program American citizens sailing in the U.S. merchant marine can par­ ticipate in the Department of Defense Voting Assistance Pro­ gram. The DOD office operates a voting information center 24hours-a-day. By calling (202)693-6500, an individual can hear recorded mes­ sages from most of the candidates running for federal office. In addi­ tion, information is available on how to register to vote and file an absentee ballot. Tug Added to SlU-Crewed Marltrans Fleet An 11,000 horsepower twin engine tug and a double hull barge joined the Maritrans fleet of petroleum-transport equipment. The tug, MT Constitu­ tion, and the barge. Ocean 400, were christened last month at a dock-side ceremony in Philadelphia. • . •: ... .4 /' �• -VA ,4:s-v: '.v-'-' i y'•'• • ''-i.'-> V 'r.:'' • ' f-:"y r f.i;; • .V t f-( '/ff'r'•'•/->.'« ".?;'M v'i'i,V;' 7 •' ' • > > SiPriMBiR 1990 Sen, Heflin Tells Retirees: 'Jones Act Vital to U.S. * The Jones Act is part of the glue that keeps the American maritime industry together, Alabama's senior senator told a group of SIU pensioners during their annual summer barbecue at the Mobile union hall. Howell Heflin, who voted against attempts to weaken the nation's cargo preference laws during a recent debate on the 1990 farm bill, noted that the United States must have a strong merchant marine to meet its defense strategies. Senator Heflin, who was first elected from the state of Alabama to the federal officd in 1978, also spoke on the quality of life for the state's senior citizens. Heflin, who was a trial lawyer in Tuscumbia and then a chief justice of the state's Supreme Court before run­ ning for the Senate, urged the retirees to remain politically ac­ tive. "We must all work together for a good future," he said. Steve Windom, a candidate for Alabama's senate district 35, also dropped by the barbecue, introduc­ ing his two sons to the Seafarers. The event, which drew SIU pen­ sioners from around the area, gave many of the Seafarers and their wives an opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills. Alicia Sanders, who works for the union in the Mobile hall, said the retired members "cooked the food to perfection." She reports that the day's menu consisted of barbecued ribs and chicken, potato salad, baked beans, rice, cole slaw and rolls. Desserts came in all shapes "Whitey" Clark, George Pierre, Joe Crawford and Red Harrison get a chance to reminisce with other retirees. Retiree Red House and his wife build up an appetite for the barbecue. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley enjoy being with old friends at the SIU retirees' event. Senator Howell Heflin speaks to the wife of a retired seafarer. SIU pensioners help with the prepara­ tion for the barbecue. and flavors- -from cakes to pies to tarts. Throughout the day, SIU pen­ sioners and their families used the occasion to catch up with each other, exchange sea stories and dis­ cuss local politics. Florence Penny Retires; Spent 33 Years with SIU Clinic Florence Penny, business ad­ ministrator of the Seafarers Brook­ lyn clinic, retired last month after 33 years of service to SIU mem­ bers and their families. "She was the cog in the wheel that made everything happen," said Dr. Joseph A. San Filippo,. national director of the Seafarers Medical Department. Responsible for running the Brooklyn clinic and overseeing the tremendous flow of paperwork, she started working for the SIU right after her high school gradua­ tion. Known to everyone as "Miss Penny," she became a familiar and comforting presence to thousands of Seafarers and their families. "I think the best thing about working for the SIU was getting to know the membership," she said. "In later years, it was a thrill to ship out seamen who I had first met when they were two or three weeks old." When she started working for the SIU in 1957, the union was in the process of opening a nation­ wide system of clinics. It had just hired Dr. Joseph Logue, a retired admiral, to head the new depart­ ment. As one of her first duties, she helped Dr. Logue organize the Bevelon Loche, left, and Henry Koppersmith enjoy the beautiful Mobile, Ala. barbecue weather. Florence Penny was honored at a retirement dinner at Rossini's res­ taurant in Brooklyn, N.Y. With her is her good friend of many years, Joe Logue, son of the late Dr. Joseph Logue, the first head of the Seafarers Medical department. opening of the Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic in Brooklyn, N.Y. "It was quite a ceremony," she said. "Sen. Warren Magnuson IDWash.) gave the keynote address." Starting out as a receptionist, she soon became an indispensable, allpurpose aid to Dr. Logue. Dressed Continued on page 17 AIDS Study Group Proffers A Plan for Education The Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education (SAra), a joint labormanagement committee made up of shipowners and union repre­ sentatives, has finished its Ad­ visory Proposals concerning the issue of AIDS and its effects in the maritime workplace. The committee's work was coordinated by Liz Reisman, who has a Doctorate in Nursing Science and is a'member of the St. Mary's County (Md.) AIDS Task Force. Reisman also heads SAFE's AIDS education program at the Lundeberg School. The forum, which has held a series of meetings since September 1988, researched the latest epidemiological, medical and legal aspects of the disease. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The HIV virus lives in an infected person's body slowly at­ tacking the person's immune sys­ tem, the body's defense mechanism. The immune system's job is to protect the body from dis­ ease. In time the immune system becomes damaged and serious ill­ nesses occur. There is no cure for the virus although new drugs are available to better treat those in­ fected. The SAFE Advisory Proposals have three main components: education, employment practices and safety. Education is the most effective way to stop the spread of the AIDS/HIV virus. TTie proposals note there is a great deal of incor­ rect information about how the virus is spread. The virus is not spread through casual, everyday contact at work, home, school, stores, restaurants or other public places. It cannot be transmitted by mosquitoes or other insects, through hugging or shaking hands or from telephones, toilet seats or clothing. The Advisory Proposals sug­ gest seafarers infected with the virus or perceived to be infected are entitled to certain job protec­ tions. A seafarer generally has the right to gain and maintain employ­ ment without discrimination as long as he or she is fit for duty, holds a current clinic card and does not pose a legitimate threat to the health and safety of the crew or the public. The health and safety proposals note the AIDS/HIV virus cannot be spread by casual contact in the workplace. The virus can be spread through unprotected sexual con­ tact, intravenous drug use, babies being bom to infected mothers and, in some instances, getting infected blood or other infected bodily fluids into the bloodstream through mucus membranes, skin openings or punctures. Aboard ship, there are simple precautions seafarers can take to avoid HIV infection. Among these are wearing latex or vinyl gloves when cleaning another person's blood, avoid being stabbed by a needle or other sharp object that may be contaminated by blood or other potentially infectious body fluids and thoroughly washing any area of skin immediately after con­ tact with blood or other potentially infectious body fluids. SAFE has begun distributing the.Advisory Proposals. Any other individuals or groups with ques­ tions conceming the proposals can contact SAFE Counsel Deborah Kleinberg at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. :• • M: M . J! •liiiiii �'• >s. •. ' •• - '• \ Vvj ••?; rt -J. •'"' - »vu <"..*. ^;,,,i^,-*.,> :{••. • '••v..v' ^-'v ' ' X .»-••..» •I ; * 'v 1- 1 .•!. 1» 's •,i.• <•••;'»:'• •••,• ', » . ' ^ >•.'. • .'A .'• !*••? N'- > :r^ J- >;,Vv s •^ i' - ' v;.j •i'i'i t ./ ,ii'ys'''i'. i f'i / r '« i' ,•'^ y •"•• ';. >.•>.> "'•• • --x- v > /..? .» J. , v ^ ^'.'f i .y * ' T v;.'r V•>-.•>'A-vv- "'l • f •» ;.y, .v yy :\-\ •• •' U' . . v, 7y:> ; » .1' .y..' •,»• 1'' *i v-.-^ \'' • •• •<•. r:>' ^ A: - •>,. V.VM' * "> >" ' : • ' ' • ':•' '\ ' »••' " y",. • '••• •' '•',' *' '"T *' •'••'•. "'• T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 25 members of the union this month. From this group, 19 sailed in the deep sea division, five shipped in­ land, and one each came from the At­ lantic fishermen and railroad marine sections. Brother Prince Baker of New Or­ leans is the oldest of the new pen­ sioners. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he signed on with the SIU in December 1945 to ship in the galley gang. He is 73 years old. Brother Walter Kilgore has been a member longer than any of the others retiring. He first signed on in February 1945 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other 23 Seafarers fol­ low: ' •••• yy-'ri-/ DEEP SEA ARTHUR B. AUSTIN, 67, joined the Seafarers in January 1966 in the port of San Francisco. The Honolulu native sailed in the engine department as a DEU. Brother Austin has retired to Federal Way, Wash. V- 'j; • fi-:: PRINCE BAKER, 73, joined the SIU in December 1945 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bom in Little Rock, Ark. and served in the Navy during 1942. Brother Baker shipped as a cook before retiring to New Orleans. ^iyji = ',.;• • Ik"'' CHARLES J. BRENNICK, 65, joined the union in October 1956 in the port of New York. A native of Massachusetts, he sailed most recent­ ly as a third engineer. Brother Brennick lives in Dunnellon, Fla. .,-:• •( -.• ROBERT D. BRIDGES, 62, joined the Seafarers in July 1951 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Bom in Savannah, Ga., he served in the Anhy from 1947 to 1950. Brother Bridges shipped in the steward department. He calls Temple, Texas home. .i.- Ikkv -f: t"'k W-:' 'Y , 'Y' •' ' ." . • i:>. '"•• YY Y Y. JOHN P. CHERMESINO,61, joined the SIU in April 1947 in the port of Boston. The Mas­ sachusetts native sailed in the deck department and upgraded to recer­ tified bosun in October 1979 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Chermesino resides in Boston. p.: f: - • CARLOS FIGUEROA, 64, joined the union in August 1958 at the port of New York. He was bom in Puerto Rico and shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Figueroa has retired to Brooklyn, N.Y. V t,-l ^ t i'l ••'•v',-- v ^ • •. J :i •. •! ' % . .•'•• i. • .•!. •, ... ••'»;! 'V SEAFARm LOG 14 •' vn; '; r ' f •< y ' vf (' r,? » r ; y *:x-i »'i-i ' '• ''''VI ' ' > ' i • f" I 'i .i;. • ..ki i •y'X : .1 '? To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a breif biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. JOSEPH PETRUSEWICZ, 48, joined the Seafarers in August 1955 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Massachusetts, he served in the Army from 1949 to 1950. Brother Petrusewicz sailed in the deck department. He resides in Quincy, Mass. CHADBOURNE W. GALT,65, joined the Seafarers in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of New Hampshire, he served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Gait sailed as an able bodied seaman be­ fore he retired to Sevierville, Texas. • FRED F. RASHID, 65, joined the SIU in July 1956 in the port of New York. The Mas­ sachusetts native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Rashid sailed as an able bodied seaman before he retired to Middleton,Mass. WALTER KILGORE, 65, joined the SIU in February 1945 in the port of Tampa, Fla. The Texas native shipped as a steward and cook. Brother Kilgore calls Houston home. STANLEY KRAWCZYNSKI, 65, joined the union in January 1952 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Heidel­ berg, Pa., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck department veteran attended an educational conference in 1972, then upgraded to recertified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Krawczynski calls Orange City, Fla. home. RICHARD D. SCHAEFFER, 65, joined the union in March 1957 in the port of Seattle, Wash. Bom in West Palm Beach, Fla., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and 1947 to 1948. He lost his right leg in Belgium in 1944. Brother Schaeffer shipped as a bosun and AB. His last vessel was the Sea-Land Explorer, He calls Casselberry, Fla. home. LOUIS D. MC­ DUFFIE, 43, graduated in June 1966 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in his native Mo­ bile, Ala. Brother McDuffie shipped as an able bodied seaman in both the deep sea and in­ land divisions. He resides in Hous­ ton. WILLIE J. SMITH JR., 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in June 1967 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. A native of Mobile, Ala., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Smith upgraded to recertified stew­ ard in December 1984 at the Lun­ deberg School. He lives in Los Angeles. RORYA. McLEOD, 71, joined the Seafarers in August 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Biwabik, Minn., the able bodied seaman had been an 18-year member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific before coining aboard with the SlU. Brother McLeod lives in Nashville, Tenn. ROBERT TILLMAN, 50, graduated in Febmary 1964 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans. The Mis­ sissippi native served in the Army from 1959 to 1961. He upgraded to able bodied seaman in 1968 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Tillman has retired to Saucier, Miss. CATALINO MARRERO, 65, joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of New York. He was bom in Juncos, P.R. and served in the Army from 1942 to 1947. Brother Marrero shipped as an oiler before retiring to the Bronx, N.Y. v; , • H . '' S •' CLYDE V.EL­ LISON, 64, joined the union in July 1976 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. He was bom in Watauga County, N.C. Boatman Ellison served in the Navy before starting his deck depart­ ment career. He sailed with Crowley TMT before he retired to Patterson, N.C. EUGENE McCULLOUGH, 62, joined the Seafarers in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Gloucester, N.J,, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. Boatman McCullough sailed in the deck department. He lives in Philadelphia. WALTER WINTON, 65, joined the SIU in Octo­ ber 1968 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Bom in Al­ abama, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. Brother Winton shipped in the steward department. He calls Detroit, Mich. home. '• "• k> j yy ''' 1 FORD SOLOMON, 62, joined the union in June 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The Alabama native sailed in the deck department. He has retired to Excel, Ala. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SANTO MINEO, 62, joined the Seafarers in October 1983 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. The native of Italy sailed as a captain and mate on fishing vessels. He resides in Gloucester. RAILROAD MARINE LEROY TONDU,65, joined the SIU in June 1964 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Tondu sailed as an able bodied seaman. He still lives in his native Arcadia, Mich. In the July 1990 issue of the Seafarers LOG, James M. Fuller was listed in the Pensioners column as having worked in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Brother Fuller worked only in the deep sea division. Another James M. Fuller is an active merriber of the SIU inland division. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. , - ' ' THOMAS A. PAIGE,63, joined the SIU in May 1977 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Soperton, Ga., he served in the Naval Reserves from 1944 to 1945. Boatman Paige shipped in the deck department on Dixie Carriers and Crowley vessels. He calls Richmond Hill, Ga. home. CORRECTION RICHARDO PACHECO, 53, joined the union in August 1961 in the port of New Orleans. The Puerto Rico na­ tive served in the Army before he started his engine department career. Brother Pacheco lives in Santa Isabel, P.R. • INLAND 'Jy'i:., •• • • Vi "•.-.'.ist-V , ^I.''?'# ' , t ' mx J. Y-Y- .r !3 �l/- "SHi'-rf^ "I* r • nni M ,1.'n I'jwi "iii.i>i r :7(.' • . SIPTEMBER mo 75 Letters to the Editor Every Voice Counts My husband and I have been retired from the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union for four years now. We were both active union mem­ bers while we were shipping. Now that we are retired, we work politi­ cally to help maritime causes. I am enclosing a letter which my hus­ band sent to our three repre­ sentatives from Nevada, and their replies. I also serve on a statewide board for Nevadacare which helps to control medical costs for seniors in Nevada. We can be very thank­ ful for our SIU medical plan. Our retired people live across the country. I would like to urge that more of them get involved. Many people do not take the time to do anything. It is amazing what a difference a few people can make. It is also very satisfying to know that you are helping causes that are important to bur industry. Lois and Fred Olson Las Vegas, Nevada Editor's note: The letter sent hy Brother Olson to his state senators and representati ve follows: "I see where the U.S. and Japan Trade Commission have reached an agreement on trade hetvi'een the two countries. One of the proposals that was agreed upon is to open the Alaska oil trade to Japan. This doesn' t make sense for a lot of reasons. As we are now import­ ing 54 percent of our oil, to let Japan have our oil and for us to import oursfrom as far away as the Persian Gulf, over half way around the world, is plain stupid. Another reason is that it would destroy pur U.S. tanker trade on the West Coast, creating havoc for our maritime jobs which are now protected under the Jones Act. As a retired merchant seaman who sailed under SIU, we strongly urge you to oppo.se this section. Our merchant marine fleet, that is, ships which are under American registry, was once the largest in the world, hut has now declined to a poor sixteenth." SIU Helps Prepare for Future Please note that I would like to share with the membership a per­ sonal note of thanks to both Presi­ dent Mike Sacco and Vocational Director Bill Eglinton. Why. . .? Several months ago I had an opportunity to participate in a new upgrading program, the Marine Electronics program. May I say that words cannot adequately express the keen insight, vision and plain industrial savvy that haye gone into the development of this' new program. While other unions are losing work, becoming stagnant, or simp­ ly disappearing, the SIU leadership prepares for the future. . . our fu­ ture! As electronics becomes more and more commonplace in our everyday shipboard life, we as seafarers need to adjust to this change. Gone are the days when we could just leam on the job. Gone are the days when we could catch up in a few years. Now is the ' time to move forward, changing with our industry, instead of dying in it... So, brothers, please allow me to extend my personal thanks to you ... for your insight, dedication and leadership in the development of this program. that is still living? How young is the youngest? I am 74 years old. How many of us are still getting our pensions today? I have written four sea stories based on four different trips that I had made during the war. The first story begins shortly before Pearl Harbor. I sailed to Murmansk as a wiper. We paid off June 2, 1942. The second trip I sailed as an OS. We sailed from New York to Bos­ ton where we loaded ammunition, PX stores and beer. It was a good one. We were sent to Iceland. . .1 was on lookout when we got hit a little after 5 a.m. On the third trip, I was again bound for Murmansk. The convoy ran into a storm and the deck load shifted. We went to Belfast to shore up the deck load. We were too late to catch the last convoy bound for Murmansk. We dis­ charged the cargo in Liverpool. I titled this story "A Wartime Seago­ Charles L. Petersen St. Petersburg, Florida ^ New Contract Is Appreciated The crew of the Sea-Land Com­ mitment would like to express thanks and gratitude for the recent contract negotiated by ... the SIU. We support our new president and are pleased with the changes we have seen take place. The increase in the pension is greatly supported. The registration requirements regarding reliefs was also a change of great convenience to the mem­ bers. Again, we wish to express our thanks and encouragement toward better conditions for the member­ ship of the SIU. J. Pasinosky Bellfont, Pennsylvania Editor's note: In response to Brother Pasinosky's query, ap­ proximately 6,000 merchant mariners died during World War II. Of those, more than 1,200 were members of the SIU. LOG-A-RHYTHM Freed of a Sinking Feeling By Ed Brooks Brother Brooks who is curently upgrading at the union's Lundeberg School, sails as an AB in the inland division out of the Wilmington hall. The Crew of the Sea-Land Commitnient Hurdled from slumber to the sound of grinding thunder my end begins with a flash that immediately followed that heart-stopping crash. All hands all hands! Abandon ship! I fear, good lads, this is our last trip. White-capped waves, ocean dark and deep, my body is not mine for long to keep. Lifeboats away! But that's not in my power. Flames sear davits, waves above my head tower. The final end draws near; everyone senses this and one man does cheer. I'm not afraid I confide myself suddenly tasting the agony of fear. Into the water further we slip as another explosion rocks our ship. Men leap to the water, some with clothing smoking. I remain on deck blinded and choking. A shudder a blast; her back is now broken. She slips below the surface without style or grace, taking with her good lads without a trace. A morsel for Neptune, who swallows with glee as deep waters' pressure crushes the ship around me. Guilded flight, downward slope we float once more to touch land as we settle noiselessly into the bottoms' sand. No stones to carve, no epitaphs to write. The only memorial is inky surface oil seen by none at first light. My body is quite content, it's like it's asleep in the watery womb of Mother Nature as I soar through yet another open door touching the Face of God. i Well Deserved Recognition During Ithe last 11 years as a seafaring soul belonging to the SIU, I've grown to depend on cer­ tain members of the faculty out at the Lundeberg School and at Camp Springs for union business. This letter is to comment on one of those people. She is bright and cheery, de­ pendable and trustworthy. She is one face that hasn't changed over the years. She is always there! You got it!! She's the delightful Betty Smith from Piney Point. Her reputation as a reliable con­ tact flourishes in the industry, out amongst our seagoing group. She is simply an asset to our union. A job well done deserves recog­ nition, do you think so? Kimherly Allen Carter Kamuela, Hawaii Editor's note: Kimherly Allen Carter presently sails as chief steward aboard the USNS Con­ tender. She originally sent this let­ ter to President Michael Sacco, who foixi'arded it to the Seafarers LOG. ing Don Juan." I made the fourth trip to the Mediterranean carrying troops and ammunition. It was a mess... I have sent the first two sea stories and a summary of the other two to five publishers. As an un­ known, I don't stand very much of a chance of getting it published. If anyone knows of a publisher who would be interested in this type of material, have him get in touch with me and I would be glad to send him a copy of the first two sea stories for his perusal. . C- (Permission to reprint the poem above must be obtained from the author.) A Dwindling Breed Now that the Veterans Ad­ ministration hasgiven seamen who sailed in the merchant marine during World War II veteran status, I wonder if you could give me the following information. How, many SIU members fed the fishes during World War II? How many of us that survived were in the SIU at the end of World War II? How old is the oldest SIU vet I :• ••• }, Port Agent Meets with Congressman Congressman Gary L. Ackerman (left) discusses the state of the U.S. flag merchant marine with New York Port Agent Kermit Mangram. • V. •i' • m �-'r'Trr:: li^m^:- .jf r •: ^-r'-'f^: '.y!. >i',^ ^ ". = • ' ; i. •; /'s / y-^ y :f: ^:,-i-;-'';\^ ,• A., f-. ^ '• • ••. • ' •. ..:'•••: •,•..••/•, I V..4:., • 1. .;•• •.,•,• L'-.."v-^..r--'.vi«- >:i7^:^v;^'••I:".•'<.7>:i:.;•- '. • -A'I'I '• *** a'-' I joined the search with the rest of the crew. The tanker had come about and we were steaming slowly back along our outbound track—extra lookouts were posted. The tanker's decks were bright with her loading lights, and from the navigation bridge two powerful spotlights arced slowly across the black surrounding sea. Thin flashlight beams winked like giant fireflies from every quarter of the vessel as men called out. "What the hell does he look like?" "Who knows?" "Never seen 'im." "Joined her just yesterday in Houston." "He's a skinny guy. . . about fifty." We searched with urgency, in­ specting every place a man could fall, climb, jump or be stuffed into. But after thirty or forty minutes. w- ':' - "' V; •. I' . ' 77 ft:, y;,::;v: :f V.'-' I; 7:,.. Vr-' , •• . •- l.-„,, t- ©Copyright 1990 by Larry Reiner. Ail rights reserved by Integra Press, 1702W. Cameiback Rd., Suite 119, Phoenix, Ariz.S5015. . i^' ,,r : y -f i. •' ! -i' JL , i. 1 ' -i - < - • . •.• 1 • •;.•• -• • . .<• v •*•••, &^.-i mancRs 106 .;.• v.-'-vr^s- '^r Kiss the The nerve-shattering sound of the general alarm tore me out of a sound sleep. I groped wildly for my bunk light, completely disoriented, smashing my fingers against the bulkhead till they connected—first with the heavy glass globe and finally with the switch. We were one day out in the Gulf of Mexico, knifing our way through flat seas in perfect weather. When I turned in, disaster was the furthest thing from my mind. Only then, with the general alarm shrilling in my ears, did the fact that I was on a tanker burst into my consciousness. And she was a big one—carrying millions of gal­ lons of high octane gasoline. I knew I should abandon everything, but I kept struggling with the com­ bination till I got my locker open. I managed my pants and shoes and made it to the passagewaystill struggling to pull on my life jacket with one hand while stuffing wallet and seaman's papers in my pocket with the other. ^ FIRE! BREAK-UP!! IM­ MINENT COLLISION!!! These were the specters that raced across my mind as I ran down the pas­ sageway in the wake of more realistic shipmates who had left everything behind. They were al­ ready out on deck heading for their Emergency Stations. "MAN MISSING! THE NEW SECOND MATE!" a seaman shouted from the well deck. I stopped running—relieved that I was not in any danger after all. It was not one of the first of these "three horsemen" that rode with us that night—it was the "fourth one," DEATH—the treacherous one, who wore one of three masks; Murder, Accident or Suicide. T - A SHORTSTORYBY SlU MEMBER LARRY REINER the tempo and interest waned as we concluded that the missing man was over the side. The crew straggled back to the messroom. I joined my watch partners out on the fantail drinking coffee. "Well...Icalled'im at 11:30," Harris, the ordinary seaman on the 8 to 12 watch was explaining. "The door was open but the fo'c'sle was empty. Bed was all made up— didn't look slept in!" *** I lay half-awake in bed thinking about the missing man till 3:30 a.m. when I was called to go on watch. I had been the first to meet him as it was my turn on the gangway when he joined the ves­ sel, and I helped carry his gear aboard. He thanked me for the hand and asked who I was. I told him I was one of the 4 to 8 AB's. "Been with the ship long?" I answered that I had been with her for almost six months. "Well... I suppose you're look­ ing forward to getting off soon and going home?" I felt sorry for the guy—he seemed eager for company, so I stayed in his room talking for awhile before heading back to the gangway. *** I went forward earlier than usual to relieve the wheel, and went up the outside ladder of the bridge. When I got to the captain's deck I quietly opened the door and headed for the companion way leading up to the chartroom and wheelhouse. "Mike!" the Old Man called. "Aye, Sir." I turned back towards the opened door of Cap­ tain Larsen's stateroom. About the Author... SIU member Larry Reiner has made a second career writing about seamen and life in the mer­ chant marine. Reiner draws from his ex­ periences as a union seaman who sailed on non-union Cities Service vessels in the late 1940s during an SIU organizing drive and his 40year career in the merchant marine, most of it spent on tankers. He became a full book member of the SIU in 1951. The SIU member recently pub­ lished his first novel. Minute of Silence. The fast-paced adventure story was written at sea and has captured the attention of a Hol­ lywood film company and a mass market-oriented paperback publishing company. Autographed copies of Reiner's novel are available to SIU mem­ bers and retirees. The hardback book is available for $ 18.95. Ship­ ping costs will be paid by the publishing company. The August 'Come in here a minute.' I entered. The Skipper sat at his desk with a stack of papers, some keys, a wallet and a few other things evidently belonging to the missing man. The mate was also present. "Put the coffee down." The cap­ tain motioned toward the cabinet as he spoke. I could not help looking at the photograph lying on the edge of the desk as I stepped past and set down the tote-tray. It was a color picture of a beautiful young blonde woman with her arms around a pair of little girls as fair and lovely as herself. "The chief mate tells me you spoke with the missing man yester­ day—when he first came aboard." I answered that I had and related almost word for word what was said. "Did he seem worried or any­ thing?" the Old Man asked. "No," I answered, "seemed more like he was just wanting to talk some, Capt'n, so I stayed a few minutes before heading back to the gangway." Just then the steward knocked lightly on the partially opened door. "Found this under his pillow. Sir." He walked over to the desk and handed the captain a long white envelope, "To Mrs. Howard Cole. Hmm... been opened and resealed . . . but never cancelled. Well, I 'spect we should open it." The Old Man glanced at the mate. The steward started to leave the room. "No, Steward. Stay awhile. . . for the record." He put on his read­ ing glasses, then carefully slit open the envelope. Spreading the two pages out on the desk, he read aloud: issue of the LOG announced that postage would be paid on orders received before October but the author's publisher has extended the offer indefinitely. Requests should be made to Integra Press, 1702 W. Cameiback Road, Suite 119, Phoenix, Ariz. 8501,5. AB Larry Reiner aboard the Over­ seas Boston In 1984. "'Dearest, forgive my not saying goodbye. I couldn't take your tears. Jeff took me to the air­ port, and I asked him not to tell you till later that I shipped out. "'By the time you receive this we will have sailed. At first I in­ tended to send this letter off with the pilot, but I've decided to wait instead and mail it from our first port-of-call. "'You always avoided mention of my work when I was shipping regularly, and how happy you were when I agreed to try it ashore when the twins came. But it can't go on like this—no one has need of an ex-seaman over fifty in any decent paying job ashore. We've strug­ gled for three years now and we are only getting buried in debt. "'No, your leaving the twins in someone's care and going back to work is not the answer. "'I suppose your parents were right when they warned you not to marry me. You're really still a child yourself—stuck with some­ one old enough to be your father, but unable to support you like one. '"I'm back now where I belong—and can hold my head up and provide for my family. I'll try to be with you for Xmas. You'll see. Love, the time will pass quick­ ly, and if I can sail steadily for just two or three years we'll be out of debt and have a real nest egg. '"Take good care of yourself while I'm away, and kiss the angels for me—kiss them very often. '"All my love, Howard.'" When he finished reading, the Old Man sat staring down at the picture. "That doesn't sound like someone intending to commit suicide—^more like a man that's found himself and looking forward to life." He cleared his throat and looked up at us. "Captain," the mate's voice was hardly a whisper, "didn't you notice the date?" The skipper repeated the words before they really registered. "The date?" He glanced back at the first page. "March 12th," he said tonelessly, "why that's over two months ago!" As he put the letter down, a small neatly cut piece of newspaper fluttered to the deck. I reached down and picked it up—it was so brief that I had it read before setting it down next to the picture. DALLAS, TEXAS 4/2/90FIRE DEPARTMENT SUS­ PECTS ARSON IN TRAGIC APRIL FOOL'S DAY FIRE WHICH CLAIMED THE LIVES OF A YOUNG WOMAN AND HER TWIN DAUGHTERS. THE WOMAN'S HUSBAND, A MER­ CHANT MARINE OFHCER, IS SOMEWHERE AT SEA AND HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. iii • -jai -n.1 ^ �• -•;.; ;• • •-• ••,••! .'r-.- . '.y • •;-v r. . ,r t_ .*;• --" • •. •' ' ••:•''"• ' . s .5' • •-r; r =v ;. ,1 ••» i j f..*" "•!' ••'" • • ''-'r'-'t -.•; , - scmmcR 1990 . -t:' Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ^ New Ydr Philadelphii iBaltimore ^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans San Francisco ;WilmingtoiL Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile JNew Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Jiouston St. Louis jWney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia lore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ' JKcksonviK San Francisco Wilniingtoii Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu "^Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C lO 38 1 6 12 9 37 9 9 15 fc?«: 29 16 18 11 9 12 6 4 2 7 5 I 3 16 11 0i2. 6 0 4 12 11 fi 121 ^ t 124 249 i'-':-. Jl'/ 116 9 16 9 36 iU '45M 25:W 40 18 8 < 14 Port New Ydfk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Franciscbl Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Totals Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT St. Louis sPijaeyiB Totals Mm TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C „ T„ ' 112 I K n 109 24 1 k- 3 5 9 8 0 2 4 7 4 • -> •; / ' 17 5 9 1 11 10 J 4 0 2 1 1 _ i 66 337 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 23 156 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 18 7 3 m"2::w^-v:-Al6. • 1 ,•:« • 2 y- 2 • ' 5 23 yy": •2- • :-:-y|:0;;„ % • 4^ :V 4 9 9 13 9 39 11 21 4 5 : 11 3 162 2 2 4 1 2 4 . '2;y,'£ 3 8 0 27 ' 3 0 9 78 4 0 20 1 0 2.'.::y:^ 40 6 7 12 11 35 12 14 2 6 3 145 0 2 4 2 0 10 1 2 3 13 0 2 'fl 0 10 3 ;yi3y--'y;y.^y.,.4y 6 .yy 67 ••y- 2-y--••• 21 '.y-y 5 0 4 30 6 3 0 1 3 1 5 29 71 24 •v.; : -20^-By.y; y. • yy.ay:-.-' 0 0 x 0 2 ^::yi.-':y- 3 . .2,.. 8 • ,1 99 216 45 32 72 1 3 7 •2'SB 7 9 1 20 3 0 4 66 2 1 4 0 2 2 2 0 12 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 17 1 5 6 9 11 21 4 1 10 15 J3 4 24 J?. 12 7 8 10 14 2 3 3 9 35 40 13 10 1 125 103 0 44 217 3 4 300 ga 1 0 IT r w 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 6 5. • •5 16 17 17 7 10 27 9 8 12 5 3 12 7 7 2 35 22 13 5 0 126 0 0 0 0 0 i 1 46 212 4 244 0 0 0 m 0 68 6 V... ^2yi 1 y;y; ol| 2 •"'A"' r 1 6 6 4 15 3 6 4 17 14 3 I 5 8 21 36 16 7 3 25 9 6 18 50 31 6 9 1 145 0 0 139 0 25 220 •••7v W0 1 273 Totals All Departments 663 507 537 620 489 461 142 889 443 407 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of August was up from the month of July. A total of 1,712 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,712 jobs shipped, 620 jobs or about 36 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 142 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,877 jobs have been shipped. mmm y, .!- • . yV ... •" -Vyy" • •".. Membership Meeting DeSp Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday, October 8 New York Tuesday. October 9 Philadelphia Wednesday, October 10 Baltimore Thursday, October 1! Norfolk Thursday, October 11 Jacksonville Thursday, October 11 Algonac Friday, October 12 Houston Monday, October 15 New Orleans Tuesday, October 16 Mobile Wednesday, October 17 San Francisco Thursday. October 18 Wilmington Monday, October 22 Seattle Friday, October 26 San Juan Thursday, October 11 St. Louis Friday, October 19 5 Honolulu Friday, October 19 Duluth Wednesday, October 17 Jersey Gity Wednesday, October 24 New Bedford Tuesday, October 23 • , •• .yK:;yyS' ;• y.v';Hy.:y Mads poiVs meedhg simis irii 10:30 a.m. Miss Penny Retires Continued from page 13 every day in her traditional white uniform, she was an efficient and conscientious office administrator. "When I think of Florence Penny, I think of just one word: professionalism," said SIU Vice President Jack Caffey. Paul Hall, the late president of the SIU, had made enhancing the medical care available to seamen one of his top priorities. "It was a great dream," she said, "which was fulfilled." The clinics were never designed to provide primary medical care, said Ms. Penny, though timely ac­ tion on the part of SlU-contracted doctors has saved the lives of a number of members. The clinics' main function lay in three areas: job security, preventive medicine and disseminating information. Until the SIU opened its medi­ cal facilities and established a sys­ tem for obtaining clinic cards, seamen were at the mercy of com­ pany doctors. After the SIU established its nationwide system of clinics, no member of the SIU had to worry about being rejected because of political reasons. "It has been an honor working for the SIU all of these years," said Ms. Penny. "My co-workers at the clinic, the membership, union offi­ cials like Leon Hall and Jack Caf­ fey were really great." 0' .'...'fl'v, �.•• • - ii '- ri-#—life's^ « M• w i' —.'' -^4' • ..'t ' ,7.> '.• SOFARERS LOG -'"i r Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes AUGUST 1-31, 1990 NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SfflPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 3/0 7 'iU-'l: . 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ./fr- .• Totals All Departments ; ®:- ^ - 0 59 43 0 56 33 0 35 Dispatchers' Report for iniand Waters AUGUST 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • • President Michael Sacco s • Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice ft-esident Atlantic Coast Jack Cafley Vice President Gulf Coast Thomas Glidewell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters John Fay Vice President Government Services Roy A. Mercer 33 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ••REGISTERED ON All Groups Class A Class B Port York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans San Francisc?cii WUmingtoii Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Louis I ^^Hney;i\»pi Totals "7 Totals AU Departments 53 18 25 36 17 9 176 83 63 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. -j I Seohrers Intemationd HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 i DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 p ..HOUSTON- 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE ''' 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pktvy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD ., ' 50 Umon St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans,.LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 ' = (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. . Norfolk, VA 23510 5,(804)622-1892 im^ADELPfHA i 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos.St. • StOp 16 i Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wflmington, CA 90744 (?13) 549-4000 #3S.- •rr;v: ^ v;. i • I "• v' "' :: ^ �SmmBiR 1990 Students at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship promoted the school and dis­ played the results of their training in seamanship skills at several public events this summer. A group of trainees participated in an American Sail Training As­ sociation event at St. Mary's (Md.) College. The students competed in a variety of nautical-style events. The highlight of the day for the group was winning the lifeboat races. Later in the summer, another group of trainees represented the school at the Alexandria (Va.) Tall Ships Waterfront Festival. The trainees crewed an information tent, answered questions, passed out school literature and demonstrated the art of knot-tying to all who were interested. Trainee Kirk Jenkins competes in a knot-tying contest. QMED Baredian Earns Degree Alexandria festival-goers watch Lundeberg trainees (left to right) Gary Kypke, Jamie Overby and Gilbert Gildersleeve demonstrate knot-tying techniques. Showing off a giant monkey's fist knot made by the students S mJnn/nT'S are Mike Gott (left) and Jamie Overby. the trainees. A 53-year-old black gang mem­ ber is the second Seafarer to earn an associate of arts degree in marine engineering from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Arthur H. Baredian began working on the degree in 1988. The QMED said the degree will help him both professionally and per­ sonally. "The college program equips members with all the ad­ vancements our world is making in all walks of life," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Baredian was born in Pit­ tsburgh, but grew up in St. Petersburg, Fla. He attended Pikeville College in Kentucky after graduating from high school. After joining the SIU in 1967, he shipped out of the Wilmington, Calif, hall. He studied at the Piney Point facility for the first time in 1975, earning his QMED, firefighting, lifeboat and LNG en­ dorsements. He returned to the Lundeberg School in 1984 to study for and earn his second engineer's license. Baredian now lives in Jackson­ ville, Fla. and ships from the hall in that northeast Florida city. ,4 4:,4 With dusk settling on the St. Mary's River, the Lundeberg lifeboat team (left) moves out for the win. The winning team at the St. Mary's College lifeboat races include (front row) Darrel Koonce Jr., Bosun Abe Norwood, Noah Jones, Matthew DeNesco, (middle row) William Bussell, Kirk Jenkins, Scott Simms, William Reeley, (back row) Tim Williams, James J. Sannino, Peter Luhn and instructor Jim Moore. Navy Gung-Ho on Oil Spill Course Patuxent River Naval Air Base personnel thank Lun­ deberg School instructors for their help in teaching an oil spill prevention and containment course. From the left are Bill Eglinton, Master Chief Raynor, K.C. Taylor, Jim Shaffer and Lt. Doug Elliot. -y.' Advanced Firefighting Will Be Offered In Feb. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will offer a special basic and advanced firefighting class in February for those members who need to have the advanced firefighting training. The special combined course will begin February 11,1991, and run through February 20, 1991. In order to take advanced firefighting at the Piney Point, Md. facility, members must have successfully completed the basic firefighting course. As has been noted earlier in the Seafarers LOG, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is recognizing the certificates of those members who graduated from the Freehold, N.J. facility while attending the Lundeberg School as satisfying the requirements for advanced firefighting. The training at Freehold must have been completed between June 5,1978 and December 1,1989. Seafarers must show proof of successfully completing the course to receive USCG credit. The USCG recently announced new regulations requiring advanced firefighting for those men and women upgrading or renewing their maritime licenses. To register for the combined basic and advanced firefight­ ing training. Seafarers should contact the admissions office at the Lundeberg School. All Lundeberg School trainees iand upgraders must com­ plete the basic firefighting course. my. Robert Adams and Robert Adams Jr. are pictured at the Lundeberg School. Robert Adams and Son Follow Call to Sea Brother Robert Adams joined the SIU in 1980. He has upgraded at the Lundeberg School and most recently graduated from the Marine Electronics Technician course. While upgrading last month at the Piney Point facility, Adams, who sails as an AB, has the pleasure of being able to watch his son, Robert Adams Jr., go through the trainee program in class #454. It was Adams Sr. who con­ vinced his son to begin a seagoing career with the SIU—just one of many members of the "SIU family." ='•. �•:t.? V-v|-..V'--l'f'"'., ,\ " I. i- •-\'. '•• 'v, . •••'•,V-V- , •> . .» ",•-. ?' ' ^ .'l,..' •, ', ; .' ;' '/. ., •,:' , T ', '"• -.'• ';..^ "f /-y . •"'. ', SEAFAREKS LOG 20 Striking Eastern Workers Receive Support of Seafarers . • r*.4 Seafarers continue to hit the bricks with their striking brothers and sisters at Eastern Air Lines as possible merger talks with another air carrier continue. SIU members marched with strikers from the International As­ sociation of Machinists (I AM), Air Line Pilots Association and the Transport Workers Union as well as representatives from other unions last month at National Air­ port in Washington and LaGuardia Airport in New York. Piney Point Port Agent Bobby Milan reported a tremendous response from the picketers when the men and women in white caps arrived at National Airport. "They were very happy to see us and glad we remember them," he said. The marches were held to remind prospective passengers that the strike continues at Eastern. Picketers wore buttons reading "No contract, no peace!" as they walked through the airports. The high hopes of reaching a settlement when a federal bankruptcy judge placed the airline's operations under the control of a trustee in April have diminished consider­ ably. Union representatives have met with trustee Martin Shugrue but no significant progress in contract talks were made. Eastern has re­ called some of the pilots and flight attendants who would not cross the Marching through the Eastern terminal at National Airport are (left to right) AB Blu Awong, FOWT Paul Barbadillo, Chief Steward Mike Thornton, Asst. Cook Gordon Anderson, AB Greg Agren and QMED Carmine Barbati. Machinists' picket line, but the company has retained the scabs who kept the airline barely flying since the strike began last year. Meanwhile, the striking em­ ployees a:re awaiting word on the possible merger of Eastern with Northwest Airlines. Union repre­ sentatives from both airlines have been meeting to discuss a possible merger of seniority lists should the, buyout take place. JAM spokes­ man Frank Ortis said the union is" in "a waiting mode" concerning a possible merger. Talk of a possible merger began shortly after Shugrue was ap­ pointed. While the company has denied Eastern is for sale, union sources have said a merger could be near with the Eastern creditors looking at a possible deadline for merging, continuing operations or Hitting the bricks with strikina lAM members at the National Airport are SIU members (left to right) Port Agent Bobby Milan, Oiler Roger Hammitt and AB Lyie Davis. closing down completely by fall. Eastern also made headlines last month when the company was in­ dicted in a New York fedetal dis­ trict court on criminal charges of falsifying maintenance records before the strike. Shortly after the grand jury an­ nouncement was made. Continen­ tal Holdings chairman Frank Lorenzo announced he was selling his stock for $30 million to Scandi­ navian Airlines System. Although striking unionists were glad to see Lorenzo bail out of Eastern's parent company, they noted he got three times the value his stock would have had on the market. The strike by the Machinists began one day after Lorenzo locked them out of their jobs on March 3, 1989. Eastern's pilots and flight at­ tendants joined the JAM in a sym­ pathy walkout, effectively stopping the airline. Lorenzo filed for bank­ ruptcy protection March 9, 1989. His Texas Air Corporation has been trying to rebuild the company by sale of money-making operations like the Eastern reservation system and Latin American routes, with scab employees and through the court system. ^ AFL , Greg Agren, AB, left, and Gordon Anderson, assistant cook, join in Eastern's picket line. ATU Members Thank SIU for Help During GreyhountI Strike li'-.-' V- '•::\'r t:*.' • K-% •; ,-. ' * •;' :•, Striking members of the Amal­ gamated Transit Union (ATU) are praising the efforts of the SIU for its help during their ongoing dis­ pute against Greyhound. Robert Beard, a spokesman for the Washington ATU local, said the presence of the white caps on the picket line has not gone un­ noticed. In a Labor Day note of thanks to the union. Beard wrote: "Often the feeling is one of 'who else knows we're still put here?' Then we plan a rally to put the message across once more and hope somebody will come. The Seafarers come! And they bring with them the profes­ sionalism and solidarity of the seafaring trade. Without a doubt, there would be no rally without the members of the SIU." Seafarers participated in a Washington rally last month for the striking employees. For several members, it was the first time they had walked a picket line. "It's pretty cool," said Spencer Smith of Hattiesburg, Miss. "You've got to support who you've got to support." "It's a trip," noted another firsttimer, Joe Degen of Nederland, Texas. "They (the ATU members) shoiild get what they want. They've been working for this or­ ganization for years." As the Greyhound strike enters its sixth month, the company has refused to meet with union repre­ sentatives for more than 9,000 strikers since early June, The com­ pany had offered the ATU as a contract a four-year wage freeze followed by a 3 percent hike in each of the next two years. Greyhound also sought to eliminate about 4,000 union jobs. Union members had agreed to wage rollbacks that had reduced the average salaries of bus drivers from $31,000 to $24,000 annually in their two previous contracts. However, union negotiators said they had had enough and were asking to recover some of the givebacks, especially since Greyhound turned a profit in 1989. The ATU went on strike March 2. The company responded by hiring 3,000 scab drivers and unilaterally declaring the strike over in May. A few days later, the National Labor Relations Board announced the union had grounds to file charges of unfair labor prac­ tices against Greyhound and its president, Fred Currey. A hearing has been scheduled for November. On June 4, Greyhound filed for bankruptcy protection. It has until October 4 to file a reorganization plan. The union has been meeting with prospective buyers in hopes of ending the labor dispute through that method. SIU SUPPORTS cuiEYiioimo STBIKR SIU SUPPORTS GREYilOUSI STRiKB I SIU members Jason Fields (left) and Benjamin Stanley listen with striking Greyhound employees to AFL-CK ~ • 10 speakers during a rally in Washington, D.C. last month. Piney Point Port Agent Bobby Milan leads SIU members (left to right) Benjamin " • Doyle, • Daniel • Brotsch * ' and and" Stan ey, Joseph DegOn, Ronald Saragusa, Kevin Roy Blankenship past the Washington D.C. Greyhound terminal. Showing their support for striking ATU brothers and sisters are SIU members Spencer Smith and Scott Burrier. .'i- �SiPmBER 1990 21 — :v€ Of union sblpboard minutes mne s^ be omitted. B$ possible. te-I' - upon reci^ pf the ships minutes. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), June 24 — Chairman Walter Petty Jr., Secretary Kris A, Hopkins, Educational Director Terry Jacobsen, Deck Delegate Royce Kaufman, Engine Delegate Daniel Campbell, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chairman re­ ported vessel would be in shipyard dur­ ing August. He said ship would discharge in Baytown, Texas, then travel to Jacksonville, Fla. to load for a trip to the Soviet Union. He thanked the crew for a good trip, saying it was one of best in his career. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall clean at night. He said open galley system met with great suc­ cess. He reminded members leaving to have rooms cleaned for their reliefs. Edu­ cational director reminded members to take advantage of educational opportuni­ ties at Finey Point. Treasurer announced $280 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGS re­ ceived in Palermo, Italy. Relief steward asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of payment for extra meals. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of duties of DEU and to consider if members could work one trip, one trip off. New televison ordered and should be installed in Jacksonville. Crew re­ quested fans for each room because of problems with air conditioning. Steward Kris Hopkins and Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales thanked for jobs well done. Next ports: Baytown and Jacksonville. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), June 8 — Chaiiman Joseph Herron, Secretary Paui Huiit, Educational Director B. F. Cpoley, Deck Delegate J. R. Hundley, Engine Delegate James A. Slay, Stew­ ard Delegate Alex A. Jaradie. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported not receiving any Seafarers LOGS or other union communications when over­ seas. Crew reminded to take up beefs with department delegate. Chief electri­ cian asked crew to take care of washing machines to make them last longer. Next ports: Newport News, Va. and New Or­ leans. USNS INVINCIBLE (U.S. Marine Man­ agement), June 18 — Chairman Ann E. Fuller, Secretary T. T. Conley, Deck Delegate Mike Stein, Engine Delegate Sid Strados, Steward Delegate James Sivelle. Chairman announced deck members' request to have contracts de­ partment investigate increase in vacation Propping Up the Prop QMED Mike Novak looks dwarfed by the giant screw of the Sea-Land Liberator which was in drydock in Yokohama, Japan for repairs. freezer had been worked on but still not working properly. Secretary stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD to look after political interests and provide Job security. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Treasurer noted $562 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to limit wash loads as washer needs repairs. Several crewmembers said they were looking forward to next port in Greenland to see icebergs for first time. Next port: Thule, Green­ land. LNG VIRGO (Energy Transportation), July 29 — Chairman Billie Darley, Sec­ retary Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director George Lindsay. Chairmaq an­ nounced George Reilly of ETC will come aboard in August. He reminded crewmembers to respect rights of others while ashore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said it was waiting word of new contract. Crew voted to prohibit smoking in messhall during meal hour. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. MOBILE{Apex Marine), July 22,1990 pay. She announced galley would make sure those on watch get fed first. She reminded crew to clean lounge after using it. Educational director provided information on alcohol and drug abuse. No beefs or disputed OT reported. En­ gine delegate reminded members to clean lint filters in dryer after use. Crew asked to keep noise level down during night. Next port: Glascow, Scotland. CHARLES L eflOMW (Transoceanic Cableship), July 30 — Chairman Jeremiah J. Harrington, Secretary Delvin M. Wilson, Educational Director Bobby Stearman, Engine Delegate Rob­ ert Powers, Steward Delegate K. Cabato. Chairman noted ice machine and reefer boxes still down. He dis­ cussed highlights of new contract. He asked contracts department to review OT for deck members working Saturday eve­ nings. Secretary said he is working with captain to create slop chest onboard. Edu­ cational director announced purchase of volleyball and tennis gear for crew pic­ nics and outings. Treasurer reported $1,300 in ship's fund which has been aided by members saving scrap copper and aluminum. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck delegate praised work of Chief Cook Wilfredo DeLeon. Crew stated it was pleased with changes in con­ tract and retirement plan. Next port: Honolulu. CPL LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (Maersk), July 1 — Chairman Paul Harper, Secre­ tary William Justi, Educational Director Benjamin Conway, Deck Delegate Thomas Fowler, Steward Delegate Ra­ phael Burcbfield. Chairman stressed safety at meeting. He urged crew to re­ port safety hazards. He reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He went over welfare forms and applica­ tions aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate said car­ pet in crew quarters will be steamcleaned soon. Crew reported repairs needed on washing machine and radio/television antenna. Crew praised galley gang for great Fourth of July buf­ fet. Next port: Diego Garcia. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), July 29 — Chairman R. Wil­ son, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director T. Jacobsen, Deck Delegate D. Griffin, Engine Delegate G. Demotropolous, Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chairman announced television received in Jacksonville, Fla. He reminded crew of policy of no alco­ hol aboard ship and said periodic room searches would take place. He thanked crew for making this pleasant voyage so far. Secretary inform^ crew vessel scheduled for shipyard at end of August. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer an­ nounced $150 in ship's fund. He said money was spent for compact disc player for crew's lounge and football up­ dates. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew receiving Seafarers LOG in each port. Steward department, especially Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales, was thanked for exceptional food and allaround professionalism. Next port: Nor­ folk, Va. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholdings), July 7 — Chairman Paul Hulsebosch, Secretary K. Paulson, Edu­ cational Director Howard Daniels, Deck Delegate James Henry, Engine Delegate Ernest Lacunza, Steward Del­ egate Vincent Ortiz. Chairman an­ nounced garbage cans for only plastics have been placed in galley. Crew's . i I f:M • • 'i£ . ii f''J' ' ''Mm Aboard the Sealift Caribbean Crewmembers aboard the USNS Sealift Caribbean hold a union meeting while the vessel discharged jet fuel at the Steuart Transportation Company docks in Piney Point, Md. Pictured above, from the left are SlU Bepresentative Edd Morris, Bosun Jim Mitchell, Steward Assistant Darryl Brown, Steward/Baker "Johnny Reb" Poovey and AB Teddy Daniels. GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), July 30 — Chairman G. R..Kidd, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Ken Linab, Deck Delegate J. Korchak, En­ gine Delegate J. W. Parrish, Steward Delegate A. DeSimone. Chairman said trip was smooth for vessel coming out of 40-day layup. Secretary reviewed new contract and thanked crew for keeping vessel clean. Educational director dis­ cussed need to upgrade at Piney Point to make sure qualified people are available for new jobs. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review allowing out-of-town members to register while waiting for drug screen clearance. Crew thanked SIU President Michael Sacco for his ef­ forts in gaining new contract, which came as surprise after previous two agreements. Steward department thanked for fine meals and service. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J, Baltimore and San Juan. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), July 29 — Chairman Hugo Dermody, Secretary Jonathan White, Deck Delegate Robert Favalora, Engine Delegate Glen Mazzara, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman an­ nounced Seafarers LOG received in Aqaba, Jordan and crew was very happy with raise. He announced crew's support for officials looking out for membership and pensioners. He reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: New Orleans. LIBERTY WA VE (Liberty Maritime), July 22 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Sec­ retary Paul Stubblefield, Deck Delegate J. Higglns, Engine Delegate L. Ander­ son, Steward Delegate Charles Jones. Chairman announced trip was very pleas­ ant with good crew and fine food. Ship got slightly dirty because it was carrying coal. Secretary commended work of AB Al Barnett who rescued puppy in Cairo, Egypt that fell into water between barge and dock. Treasurer reported $130 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked for short wave radio for lounge. Crew thanked Chief Steward Paul Stubblefield and Chief Cook Charles Jones for special food served as well as the variety and preparation of salad bar and extra goodies. — Chairman Antonios Trikoglou, Secretary James H. Gleaton, Education­ al Director J. Martin, Deck Delegate Gregorio Ortiz, Engine Delegate Drew Brown, Steward Delegate Francisco Tirado. Chairman spoke about new con­ tract to members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for its fine food. Next port: New York. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Overseas Maritime), July 8 — Chairman E. K. Bryan, Secretary J. E. Price, Education­ al Director T. Koubek, Deck Delegate Jessie L. Mixon, Engine Delegate Gary Danos. Chairman discussed new con­ tract with crew and thanked SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Joseph Sacco and union negotiating officials for best con­ tract members have had in many years. He noted addition of second pumpman was needed greatly. He said recognition of King holiday is plus to membership. He urged members to give to SPAD. Secretary told members about beautiful facilities at Lundeberg School and ad­ vised them to take advantage of them. Educational director reminded crew not to throw plastics overboard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to consider increase in pension for those already retired. Mem­ bers reminde/^to leave filled-out welfare applicatioiv^^^e in case family needs thenk^Mdepartments thanked for working weM^ther. Next port: Freeport, Texas. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE{Maritime Overseas), July 8 — Chairman J. J. Wil­ liams, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr., Engine Delegate Wilbert Miller, Steward Delegate Curtis Brodnax. Chairman said he still is awaiting word of where payoff will take place. He noted crew got along well on this voyage. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked launch service schedule be coordinated with steward department working hours. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Next port: New Orleans. OVERSEAS NEWORLEANS (Mari­ time Overseas), July 29 — Secretary C. Corrent, Educational Director Charles Clausen, Deck Delegate John Batorski, Steward Delegate William Simmons. Secretary urged members to help get new movies. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Members asked welfare plan to / look into some problems with medical Continued on page 22 •.. i • •j'i 1 w ' £1 VT •i- • , •X ' •; • f.'- •yl":. •'•"I . •. J-' • -'d �--• --:i'rr''rhTf^ps?j^««:; .,. . .;s, ••.I {-•' ' "• 22 '' Ships Digests •i • Continued from page 21 bills that have not been paid. Overall, crew said they were happy and ship was good one on which to work. Next port: Texas City, Texas. ;/ --i :,||y:;:^.^ OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), July 31 — Chairman R. Wardlaw, Secretary E. Gray, Educa­ tional Director R. Durand, Deck Dele­ gate Willie Chestnutt, Engine Delegate Robert Santos. Chairman announced ev­ erything was running smoothly. He said pumpman had repaired faucet in clean­ ing gear locker. He noted he was with second mate during search of crew quar­ ters. He told members vessel would be on Panamanian run for long time. Secre­ tary mentioned need for ship's fund. Edu­ cational director urged members to view safety films in spare time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. Next port: Channelview, Texas. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), July 29 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretaiy Jose Chacon, Educational Director Eric Frederickson, Deck Delegate joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Valentin Martinez, Steward Delegate Pedre Sepulveda. Chairman told crew he had repair list. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked SIU President Michael Sacco for new contract and changes in pension plan. Steward department was thanked for Job well done. SEA WOLF(Crowley Maritime), July 15 — Chairman Edward Latimer, Sec­ retary Philip Paquette. Chairman re­ ported voyage went well. He noted one safety problem with grating on crane 1. He said sailing board is serious problem, especially in Rio, with constantly chang­ ing times, No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Norfolk, Va. and Philadelphia. • " •> . ; SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), July 25 — Chairman N. Pratts, Secretary R. Griswold, Educa­ tional Director Mark Serlis. Chairman noted television was repaired last trip but audio control problems remain. He said new radio should arrive this trip. He said he had no information on new contract or raises. Secretary reminded members drug testing has been reinstated and clearances are good for six months. Edu­ cational director urged members to at­ tend Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $60 in ship's fiind and $90 in movie fund. No beefs of disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked new copies of ship­ ping agreement be sent to ship. Crew asked contracts department to review re­ pealing eight-month shipping rule to six months. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J., Nor­ folk, Va. and Charleston, S.C. ,• ! '• «/' I SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE(Sea Land Service), July 26 — Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary C. Modellas, Chief Electrician K. Bertel, Deck Dele­ gate John Kelly, Engine Delegate A. M. Hussair, Steward Delegate Aubrey Gething. Chairman briefed members on new contract. Crew gave SIU President Michael Sacco special vote of confi- dence for job well done. Educational di­ rector noted shipping rule change regarding QMED upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang and especially to Chief Cook Aubrey Gethlng. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 22 — Chairman Willoughby Byrd, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Director Richard Williams. Chairman said crew is awaiting specifics on new OT rates. Secretary said galley running short on stores with extra members on­ board. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Port Everglades and Jacksonville, Ra. and Houston. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (SeaLand Service), July 29 —- Chairman SUFARERS LOG " •.••• John Green, Secretary K. Long, Deck Delegate Alien Hitt, Engine Delegate Manuel Beata, Steward Delegate Man­ uel Salazar. Chairman reported smooth sailing so far. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review inclusion of unfit-forduty time for eligibility in graduated death benefit. Engine department thanked for fixing appliances in galley. Steward department thanked for its good food. Next ports: Boston, Elizabeth, N.J. and Norfolk, Va. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), July 30 — Chairman Oria . Ipsen, Secretary A. Romeo, Engine Del­ egate Jose Villot Jr. Treasurer an­ nounced $179 in ship's fund. Disputed OT reported by deck and engine dele­ gates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Galley gang thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), July 22 — Chairman Elex Gary Jr., Secretary R. C. Agbulos, Edu­ cational Director Joe Ortiz, Deck Dele­ gate Thomas Schroeder, Engine Delegate Leonardo Papa, Steward Dele­ gate Edmund Papa. Chairman an­ nounced new radio would be installed in crew's lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 27 — Chairman J. M. Ard, Secretary Paul Calimer. Secretary re­ quested copy of new contract for crewmembers. He said microwaves and two mattresses were ordered. Steward delegate reported disputed OT and beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND LIBERA TOR (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman J. M. Keefef. Secretary W. Williams, Educational Director S. B. Crader, Engine Delegate J. Paminiano, Steward Delegate All Mugalli. Chairman announced payoff set for Long Beach, Calif. He said every­ thing running smoothly. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Long Beach. vice), July 17 — Chairman Ubie E. Nolan, Secretaiy Caesar F. Blanco, Ed­ ucational Director James E. Roberts, Deck Delegate J. E. Pegg, Engine Dele­ gate Richard J. Mullen, Steward Dele­ gate C. G. Gomez. Chairman noted Seafarers LOG had not been received for several months. Secretary asked con­ tracts department to consider reducing eight-month shuttle to six months. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew in­ formed articles have been reduced from six months to four. Crew thanked Bosun Ubie Nolan for keeping main deck clean and painted. Crew also thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Manila-Subic Bay, Philippines. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 20 — Chairman A. J. Palimo. Secretary Norman Johnson. Secretary announced new mattresses had been ordered. Treasurer noted $10 in movie fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and steward delegates. Crew said it still was waiting for new contract. Members reminded to return plates to pantry. Crew thanked steward department, especially Chief Cook Cur­ tis Howard, for good quality of food. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), July 22 — Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary I. Fletcher, Educa­ tional Director Christopher Beaton, Steward Delegate Lonnie Bettis. Chair­ man announced payoff set for July 28 in Beaumont, Texas. He reminded mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He noted trip had been smooth. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for patrolman to see that tanks are repaired for cold water for crew and officers. Members thanked steward department for its fine work. Next port: Beaumont. UL TRAMAR (American Marine Transport), July 10 — Chairman B. Born, Sec­ retary C. N. Johnson, Educational Director E. J. Gibson. Chairman said he did not know where ship would load next. He stated crew waiting for copy of new contract and wage increases. He noted trip had been good so far. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew noted need for new washing machine and reported shower leaks. SEA-LAND NEWARK BAY (SeaLand Service), July 8 — Chairman M. Galliano, Secretary H. Rahman, Educa­ tional Director R. Caldwell, Deck Delegate A. Debelich, Engine Delegate James McCray. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage. He said he is waiting for copy of new contract. He noted donation was collected for AB George May who suifered fatal heart at­ tack off coast of Florida. He also an­ nounced ashes of Brother Harvey Milstead were scattered in North Atlan­ tic on this voyage. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into allowing emergency relief for per­ manent and rotary jobs because of sick­ ness, accident or emergency at home. Crew also asked for review to increase optical, dental and pension plans. Crew stated need for new washer and dryer. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Port Everglades, Fla. and Houston. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), Au­ gust 12 — Chairman Mark Ruhl, Secre­ tary J. Gonzalez. Chairman announced ship would layup in Baltimore for ap­ proximately three weeks in August. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Baltimore. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Ser­ OMI CH!4/76£/7(OMI Corporation), AMERICAN EAGLE (Pacmc Gulf Ma­ rine), August 5 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Floyd Bishop, Educational Director Dennis Baker, Deck Delegate Spilios J. Kosturos, En­ gine Delegate Terry Miller, Steward Delegate Gloria Holmes. Educational di­ rector reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Bayonne, N.J. Sealift Caribbean Runs Coastwise :•% Ready for the next voyage of the coastwise running USNS Sealift Caribbean are, from the left, SA Darryl Brown, AB Leslie Choice and OS Lee Danielson. .1 August 5 — Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secretary N. Johnson, Educational Di­ rector W. Yarber, Deck Delegate R. L. Cooper, Engine Delegate H. Archer. Chairman announced tanker would con­ tinue coastwise run. Both he and secre­ tary thanked SIU President Michael Sacco and all who negotiated new con­ tract and changes in pension plan. Educa­ tional director urged members to attend Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for its fine job. Next ports: Port Everglades, Fla. and Texas City, Texas. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), August 3 — Chairman George Giraud, Secretary L. Frazier. Chairman announced site of upcoming payoff. Secretary said fresh provisions would come ontoard at next stop. He thanked crew for courtesy in mess hall and galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted repairs needed for air conditioner and fan in crew's lounge and vents in galley. Members also said new furniture needed. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Sea-Land Service), August 4 — Chairman H. Fisher, Secretary J. Collis, Educational Director A. Garcia, Deck Director P. Torres, Engine Delegate P. Gago, Stew­ ard Delegate R. Escobar. Chairman an­ nounced pay adjustments would be made for period from June 16 to July 1. He said payoff would take place as soon as patrolman arrives in Elizabeth, N.J. He announced vessel would be going to Aruba after stop in Jacksonville, Fla. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew complained about guards checking members' packages while in Puerto Rico. Crew thanked steward department for good food and deck department for keeping messhall clean. Next port: Elizabeth, N. J. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), August 4 — Chairman A. J. Eckert, Secretary E. H. Jackson, Edu­ cational Director G. L. Ackley. Chair­ man said crew awaiting word on new contract. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Galley gang thanked for its good work. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 5 — Chairman L. Freeburn, Secretary F. Sison, Educa­ tional Director S. Bigelow, Deck Dele­ gate J. Zimmerman, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate L. Spread. Chairman discussed crew's restriction to ship in Hong Kong because of typhoon. He said he would request ice machine be repaired or replaced. He noted crew asked Sea-Land that doctor in Hong Kong be replaced as treatment is deplorable. Educational director spoke about correspondence courses available from Lundeberg School. Treasurer an­ nounced $95 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department and all hands in­ volved in cookouts. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 2 — Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary David Boone, Educa­ tional Director T. L. Cowan, Deck Dele­ gate Greg Taylor, Engine Delegate Jonathan Washburn, Steward Delegate Strode Call. Chairman announced pay­ off August 3 upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Secretaiy distributed new edition of Seafarers LCXJ. Treasurer urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed new contract. Steward department thanked for its fine job. Next port: Tacoma. USNS WILKES (Mar Ship), August 11 — Chairman Hershel Turner, Secretary John Parkhurst, Deck Delegate Darrel Thomas, Steward Delegate Abdel Mo­ hammed. Chairman turned over $300 ship's fund to newly elected treasurer, QMED Ron Howard. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew agreed to no television during meals. Members re­ minded to keep mess hall clean. Crew created clothing pool for those members who lose luggage in route to vessel. ci ;•* fi- •• �•'/ i.f . r.K ' '• H.Jj.-: r\. SEPTEMBER 1990 DEEP SEA ELMER ANNIS Elmer Annis, 66, passed away July 18. The Anacortes, Wash, native served in the Naval Reserves from 1942 to 1943. He joined the " Seafarers in October 1967 in the port of San Francisco when he transferred his membership from an SIUNA affiliate, the Sailors Union of the Pacific. Brother Annis was an active member of the deck depart­ ment when he died. MARIANO ARROYO Mariano Arroyo, 70, died June 25. Bom in Puerto Rico, he Joined the SIU in April 1940 in the port of New York. Brother Arroyo, a deck department member, was noted for helping the union whenever asked and participated in several organizing drives in Puerto Rico. He retired in Sep­ tember 1969. WILLARD BICKFORD Willard Bickford, 71, passed away July 27. He was bom in Louisiana and served in the Marines from 1935 to 1939. He Joined the union in July 1944 and sailed in the steward department. Brother Bickford started collecting his pension in March 1966. GLADSTONE DOLPHY Gladstone Dolphy, 79, passed away in a San Francisco hospi­ tal May 19. He Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before its merger with the SIU, in 1951. Brother Dolphy retired in February 1976. He was buried May 25 in Olivet Cemetery in Colma, Calif. His wife, Ethel, survives him. LEON FRANKLIN Leon Franklin, 76, died July 10. He was a charter member of the SIU,hav­ ing Joined in January 1939 in his native New Orleans. Brother Franklin sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in June 1979. LESTER HERBERT Lester Herbert, 72, passed away March 14 at the Bay City (Mich.) Medical Center following an extended illness. The Louisiana native Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He became a member of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District in July 1978 when the unions merged. Brother Her­ bert started drawing his pen­ sion in 1979. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Saginaw, Mich. EDWARD BISS Edward Biss, 70, died Au­ gust 7. A native of Wallington, N.J., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Biss Joined the Seafar­ ers in September 1950 in the port of New York. The engine department member upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1984. He retired in April 1985. CLYDE CUMMINS Clyde Cummins, 61, passed away July 15. Bom in Barba­ dos, he Joined the SIU in May 1974 in the port of New York. Brother Cummins started in the engine department and up­ graded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He switched to the steward department and up­ graded to assistant cook at the school in 1983. He was an ac­ tive member at the time of his death. RAFAEL DeARCE Rafael DeArce, 77, died April 10. The Mayaguez, P.R. native Joined the union in September 1961. Brother DeArce shipped in the steward department before he started receiving his pension in December 1977. NOREL JORGENSEN Norel Jorgensen, 68, died May 31. Bom in Minneapo­ lis, he Joined the Seafarers in January 1944 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Jorgensen was a rriember of the black gang. He retired in Janu^ 1984. MARTIN LYNCH Martin Lynch, 79, passed away July 19. He was bom in Rockaway Beach, N.Y. and Joined the SIU in September 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Lynch sailed in the galley gang before he began collecting his pension in September 1981. JAMES McCHRYSTAL James McChrystal, 64, died June 17 at a Gresham, Ore. hos­ pital. The native of Northem Ireland Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He retired in April 1974. Brother McChrystal was buried in Gethsemani Cemetery in Portland, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Helen. THOMAS H. McQUAY Ihomas H. Mc­ Quay, 38, suc­ cumbed to cancer at his home in Lexing­ ton Park, Md. August 4. He was bom in Jacksonville, Fla. and gradua­ ted from the Lundeberg School in August 1970. Brother McQuay upgraded at Piney Point several times to reach the rat­ ing of recertified steward. He was an active member when he passed away. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Tquilla; mother Gladys: four sisters; two brothers and many nieces and nephews including Jacksonville Patrolman An­ thony McQuay. DAVID MANAFE David Manafe, 67, died July 14. A native of Indonesia, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Manafe Joined the union in Febmary 1965 in the port of New York. The engine depart­ ment member helped the SIU organize fishermen during the mid '60s. He started collecting his pension in January 1984. CLYDE MERCER Clyde Mercer, 70, passed away May 3 in a Seattle hospital. The Idaho nativeJoined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946. Brother Mercer began re­ ceiving his pension in August 1967. He is survived by his wife, Eula, and brother, SIU Vice President for Govemment Services Roy "Buck" Mercer. ANDRES MOLINA Andres Molina, 82, died June 24. He Joined the Seafarers in September 1944 in his native Puerto Rico. Brother Molina sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he retired in March 1973. JOSEPH MUNIN Joseph Munin, 84, passed away July 20. Bom in Latvia, he Joined the SIU in January 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Munin shipped in the engine department. He began collecting his pension in November 1964. GEORGE W. MURRILL George W. Murrill, 85, died January 5. The Mis­ sissippi native Joined the union in November 1949 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Murrill sailed in the galley gang before he retired in Febru­ ary 1977. ALEXANDER POTORSKI Alexander Potorski, passed J 71, away July •",11 • Wt f',' 23. He was bom in Penn­ sylvania and served in the Army from 1937 to 1940. Brother Potorski joined the Seafarers in August 1942 in the port of Baltimore. He upgraded his deck depart­ ment rating at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He began drawing his pension in March 1983. JAMES L. STOVER James L. Stover, 81, died June 30 in a Manhat­ tan hospi­ tal. The South Car­ olina na­ tive Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945. He began collecting his pension in July 1974. Brother Stover was buried July 5 in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Bladensburg, Md. ALPHONSE J. TREMER JR. JAMES RANKIN James Rankin, 63, died July 22. A native of Louisiana, he Joined the SIU in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. He shipped in the engine departinent. Brother Rankin started collecting his pension in Octo­ ber 1989. FRANK REDIKER Frank Rediker, 42, passed away July 24. The New York native graduated from the An­ drew Fumseth Training School in New York City in March 1967. Brother Rediker up­ graded his deck department rat­ ing at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. ABE ROSEN Abe Rosen, 70, died August 2. He served in the Army dur­ ing 1944. Brother Rosen Joined the union in May 1957 in his native Baltimore. He sailed in the galley gang until he retired in June 1976. SIDNEY SEGREE Sidney Segree, 82, passed away July 15. A native of Ja­ maica, he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Segree Joined the Seafarers in March 1955 in the port of New York. He shipped in the stew­ ard department and began col­ lecting his pension in October 1973. MELANO S. SOSPINA Melano S. Sospina, 81, died July 23. He was bom in the Philip­ pines and Joined the SIU in August 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Sospina sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He retired in January 1980. MARY STELLMAN Mary Stellman, 76, passed away March 7 in her East Palo Alto, Calif, home. She Joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1958. Sister Stellman started receiving her pension in January 1977. m Alphonse J. Tremer Jr., 67, passed away August 5. He Joined the union in September 1942 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Tremer sailed in the en­ gine department. He retired in Febmary 1978. ARTHUR TURNER Arthur Tumer, 69, died July 27. Bom in Santa Ana, Calif., he Joined the Seafarers in October 1955 in the port of Norfolk. Brother Tumer previously had been a member of another SIUNA af­ filiate, the Marine Firemen, Oil­ ers and Watertenders. The engine department veteran started receiving his pension in June 1985. FRANCISCO VEGA Francisco Vega, 67, passed away July 30. The Puerto Rico na­ tive Joined the SIU in November 1942. He upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Vega was involved in many union projects in Puerto Rico and had been "a mainstay of support (to the union) here on the island," according to a retired union vice-president. He tegan collecting his pen­ sion in April 1989. LESLIE WILSON Leslie Wilson, 65, died August 8 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Bom in Kentucky, he Joined the union in October 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Wil­ son shipped in the steward de­ partment. He is survived by a brother. Pensioner Clifton Wil­ son. FRANK WONG Frank Wong, 86, died May 29 in a San Francisco hospital. He was bom in China and Joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards in 1945. Brother Wong re­ tired in August 1968. He was buried June 3 in Hoy Sun Me­ morial Cemetery in Colma, Calif. Continued on page 26 4" 4',' •Isi i'-• ' 1 i J' .4- ^ i'.Tii i Vl' ^ ,• ; l i':' || •K i '•fk "• • 1 ^• "141;. • 'i �-^-V PllUyP!", .. .1.,;., -rf""' ." •• '••."j •• . •....•-7'-»*'i* • • *# • V / ;< ' •-•• . . .V ••••• •• - . > --i' '. •••" .V .i * 24 SSAFAREKS LOG Lundeberg School Graduates Seven Classes 0--'s Trainee Lifeboat Class 457—Graduating from the trainee lifeboat class 457 ard, in the photo at left, (kneeling) Wendy Fearing, Vicki Barnhart, Allan Scott, Daniel fRhodes, Christenia Kilgore, Joe Johnson Jr., James Van Dyke, William L. George, David W. Smith, Johnny T. Johnson, (standing) George Tonge, Jim Tignon, Anthony Bonin, lldefonso Ramirez, Brent Stark, David St. Onge, Anthony Burrell, Richard Ball, David Labure, Brian Cain, Chris Snow, Mark Reed, Mike Conway, Steve Mark, Mark Maduro and instructor Ben Cusic. ' Tankermen—Participants in the Lundeberg School's tankerman class receive instruction in all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading various cargoes carried by tank barges. The following seafarers studied for their USCG tankerman endorsement: (kneeling, left to right) Victor Caraballo, Felix Barroso, Shane Buckalew, (standing) instructor Jim Shaffer, John Agosto, Stephen Thompson, Peter Ray and Albert Carpenter. Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—Moving up the ladder in the engine department are these FOWT graduates. From the left are (front row) Gary Bernard, Lonnie Harge, Curtis Aragon, Sam Anthony Negron, Kevin Wray, (second row) James Canty, Christopher J. Derra, Troy L. Fleming, Sam Walker, Rick Ramirez, Carmine Barbati, (third row) Devin Glbssin, William Romez, Scott Mellinger, Theron Peterson, (back row) William Harris, Carl E. Dyson, Tony Yore and John Copeland. feS-:': '• • • T?- t.'. - |s;r;: Able Bodied Seamen—Upgrading their deck department ratings to able bodied seamen are (front row, left to righfi Jay Ellis, D. Adenic, Darrell Rivera, (second row) Todd Wilson, Eric Emory, Sue Corliss, Toby Jacobsen, Charles Rogers, Ricardo ramos, Rebecca Pesgay, instructor Jake Karaczynski, (third row) Arlee Morgan, Bob Bell, Harry Massa, Michael Rectenwald, Nick Baker, Btyan-Allen, Silverio Avila, (fourth row) Lyie E. Davis, Michael J. Dykema, Gary Lamb, Micahel Riley, Bob Corbett, Allan Less, William Semprit, Sam Lampshire, (back row) Thomas E. Lockett, Jeffrey Fry, Greg Agren, Joseph Braun, Harry T. Rousseau and Reginald Nixon. zrvi'}-." .",. Marine Electronics Technician—The seafarers pictured above learned about power supplies, receivers and transmitters, operating practices and regulations and troubleshooting of analog and digital equipment. From the left are (front row) Elisa Schein, Nelson Bailey, (back row) instructor Russ Levin, Jim McBride, Dan Beeman and William McDevitt. Cook & Baker- Blair Humes recently finished upgrading to cook and baker in the steward department. To graduate, he had to con­ centrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanitation and work or­ ganization. Upgraders Lifeboat—These members learned about emergency drills, basic compass navigation and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. From the left, with instructor Ben Cusic, are Michael Hoeffer, Robert Dennis and Yahya Alhaj. m •.;v:/.i V >•' V • V >• » _ ' - J! iss^ f- '•A - r .. 5^. -.f rv V- yi /''I-'' .... �SEmmiRim NewSPAD T-ShirtsAreaHit The response for the new SIU/SPAD t-shirts has been "over­ whelming," according to SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. "Every day we hear from more and more members and their families requesting the shirts,' Since the first of the year when the union-made garments became available, more than 1,300 requests have been received in the office of the secretary-treasurer. DiOiorgio assures those members who have been waiting that they will receive their shirts shortly. "We did not ex­ pect the demand to be so great, so we are having more made. Of course, there will be plenty for those who still have not ordered." With the requests, the union has heard from many of its members, retirees and their families. "As a recent member, I would be proud to show I belong to the SIU," wrote Brother Stu Breindage. Pensioner Joseph O. Synder of Altoona, Pa. said, "This will be a great thing for me to wear back here, for I am proud to have retired from a great union." Another retiree. Brother John Fedesovich of Slidell, La. noted he had a great many memories after 44 years of sailing. "I'm active in local politics and I would like to show the shirt off," he wrote. Brother Morris Danzey of Satsuma, Ala. quipped he needed two shirts because "if I only get one my wife will get it." Pensioner Horace B. Gaskill of Morehead Gity^ N.C. also asked for an extra shirt for his wife. "I want the folks in Morehead City to know what a fine union the SIU is—the best—and I am proud to have been a seafaring man.' Mrs. Charles Perkins of Mo­ bile, Ala. asked, "May I please have a t-shirt in my husband's memory?" From the Delta Queen, Watch­ man Jeff Lettmer wrote, "I am sure that I speak for the whole crew when I say that we really appreciate the union that we belong to and we hope you keep pulling for us." The shirts feature a full color logo of the SIU on the front. "SPAD Is Porkchops, Contribute Today" is printed on the back with cor­ responding art work. The sizes for the shirts are small, medium, large and extra large. They are available by filling out the coupon located below and returning it to the office of the secretary-treasurer. T-Shir • "'-i/r-;'"", . .-'A , ••• •• The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is avaUable to all our members on a first-come, first-served basis. The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and a "Politics is Porkchops" cartoon in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please fill out Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer the application Seafarers international Union below and 5201 Auth Way mail it to: Camp Springs, MD 20746 The young men enrolled in the Lundeberg School's entry rating pro­ gram, class 459, are pictured In front of the bus that will take them to the union's training facility In PIney Point, Md. Lundeberg School Helps Meet increased Manning Demands Continued from page 3 The union also took its training on the road, holding an upgrading course in Honolulu out of the union hall. Nineteen SIU mem­ bers participated in the FOWT class. New Recruits Are Enthusiastic Lundeberg trainee class 459 was one of the first groups to start studying at the Piney Point facility after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. All of the students who spoke with a reporter from the Seafarers LOG said they were aware they could be heading to the Persian Gulf upon graduation and were ready to do what needs to be done. "It has crossed my mind," said Mitch Clark, 23, of St. John, Kan. "And I'm willing to do my part." David Collins, 20, of New Or­ leans is the third family member to join the SIU. His father, Donnie W. Collins I, is a chief steward while his brother, Donnie W. Col­ lins 11, works in the deck depart­ ment. On being sent to the Persian Gulf, he said it would be "no big deal. I'll do my job." Mike Harmanson, 18, of Port Arthur, Texas, also is following his father into the SIU. Floyd Har­ manson sails in the galley gang. >r V '4f-' A l p • Vk • Pt9aam aand the nmw SiU t-shirt to: NAME. ADDRESS. CITY, STATE, ZIP. BOOK# SOCIAL SECURITY#. RATING. PHONE# T-SHIRT SIZE (drcle one) S M L XL 9/90 Richard Wilson thinks about his future while sitting on top of his luggage. The younger Harmanson stated if he were shipped to the Persian Gulf he "would follow orders and be glad to do my duties." Harvey Ramos, 19, of Texas City, Texas is following in the footsteps of his family, the Zepedas. He has uncles and cousins throughout the union. "I will fol­ low orders and do my job," Ramos noted. "There's not much differ­ ence than being shipped else­ where." Philadelphian George Vlassakis, 21, served in an Army chemical company before heading for Piney Point. He said he is aware of what could happen in Iraq but it "doesn't bother" him. "I'd be a volunteer to go over there even if I wasn't shipping," he added. The same sentiment was echoed by a former Marine, Richard Wil­ son, 22, entering the school. His brother, Larry Wilson, works in the deck department and con­ vinced him to join the SIU after his hitch in the service. Many of the new SIU men said the lure of the ocean and seeing the world was a big influence in their decisions to become part of the American merchant marine. "I am used to hard work," said Miguel Rullan, 24. "I want to travel around the world and get paid for it," the Bronx, N.Y. na­ tive added. Paul Davenport, 24, of Mobile, Ala. said he "always wanted to go to sea." He was convinced by the fathers of some of his friends to attend the Lundeberg School. "My friends' fathers sail and they said it was a great career." Jack Grant, 18, of Augusta, Maine said he wanted to travel. He heard about the school from friends. Tedd Obringer, 19,' of Bainbridge Island, Wash, stated he wanted to see the world while he was young and make some money to go to college. Information on the new AB and FOWT course schedule is avail­ able on page 27 of this edition of the Seafarers LOG. Any individ­ ual interested in the union's entry rating program should contact the school for an application. •y- ' fyJ i. ' •" ' . -i.; '•<r- •• �^.7'-- 7-7:gK.^»--:gaf''w.»ftjBnpft^ •..•V ... .' '- JlllllllHP pi, \ ml v.^V-.T. IWWlSf-^--; '• ^ v'' SiAFARiRS LOG U I Continued from page 23 INLAND JASPER AUCOIN Jasper AUT coin, 66, passed away June 2. He served in both the Army and Air Force from 1942 to 1949. Boatman Aucoin joined the union in May 1977 in the port of New Orleans. He worked as a yard foreman for Ratcliffe Materials before retiring in February 1989. JULIUS BURDE Julius Burde, 84, died Au­ gust 4. He was bom in Danzig, Germany. Boatman Burde joined the Seafarers in June 1961 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He shipped in the deck department on Interstate Oil Transport vessels. He started collecting his pension in December 1971. JOHN GRIBBLE John Crib­ ble, 66, passed away Au­ gust 12 in Houston. The na­ tive of Farmington, Ala. served in the Navy from 1941 to 1942. He joined the SIU in March 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas as a deep sea member. Boatman Gribble transferred to the in­ land division in 1957. He worked his way up the deck de­ partment to become a captain for G&H Towing. He went ashore for G&H in 1979 and was promoted to vice president for marine personnel in 1989. Gribble also served as a tmstee to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He was buried in Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Susan; three daughters, Mary Lou Owens, Carol Sue Patterson and Sharon Ann Gribble; a son, William; six stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Know Your Rights WILLIE HOLDER FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accounts every year, which is to be sub­ mitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the member­ ship, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissent­ ing reports, specific recommenda­ tions and separate findings. Willie Holder, 75, died August 12. Bom in Dyersburg, Ky., he served in the Army from 1945 to 1949. Boat­ man Holder joined the union in April 1967 in the port of St. Louis. He sailed in the deck de­ partment until he retired in Sep­ tember 1978. STAFFORD L. McCORMICK Stafford L. Mc­ cormick, 67, passed away Au­ gust 6. After serv­ ing in the Navy from 1942 to 1945, he joined the Seafarers in his native Gal­ veston, Texas in February 1947. Boatman McCormick was involved in several union activities during his deck de­ partment career. He also sailed in the deep sea division before he started collecting his pen­ sion in August 1980. EVERETT MURRAY Everett Murr^, 87, died Au­ gust 5. He was bom in Omer, Del. and joined (he SIU in June 1961 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Murray sailed in the engine department. He began drawing his pension in March 1968. SAMUEL R. ROWE Samuel R. Rowe, 82, passed away August 13. The Virginia native joined the union in Febmary 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Rowe sailed as a cook before he retired in July 1974. GREAT LAKES HERMAN DORRANCE Herman Dorrance, 66, died July 12. Bom in Mackinaw City, Mich., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Dorrance joined the Seafarers in September 1950 in the port of Milwaukee. He sailed in the deck department. He started collecting his pen­ sion in June 1987. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a pre­ mium, welfare coverage directly from the Plan. Seafarers who have lost theireligibility for Plan coverage must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not they pr their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more informationabout this program, seafarers may call the membership services office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674) or write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trus­ tees. All trust fund financial recon^s are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as con­ tained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. Have Union Mail Sent te Your Home CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, of­ ficer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ stitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to .carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment bemade without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. • CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are avail­ able in all Union halls. All mem­ bers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitu­ tional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with char­ ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any mem­ bers feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union head­ quarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fiind. Its proceeds are used to fur­ ther its objects and purposes in­ cluding, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects. SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for in­ vestigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Send to: SIU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 r I HOME ADDRESS ^ ^ PLEASE PRINT Date:. To ensure delivery of TMB WIH be my pernianant addran tor all official Union malllnga. the Seafarers LOG each II Tlila addrota ahould lamain In Uw Union flla unloaa ottwrartaa cfiangad by ma paraonally. month and receipt of W2 forms. Seafarers Wel­ I fare Plan bulletins and Social Security No. Your Full Name other communications from the SIU's head­ L _L quarters, members AreaCtede Phone No. Your FuH Name(If name has changed) should provide the na­ tional ofhce with an upto-date home address. Apt or Box# The home address is Street considered by SIU head­ quarters to be a mem­ ber's permanent resi­ ZIP aiy dence. SIU members who have changed their names should also notify • Active SIU Member Q SIU Pensioner Book Number headquarters. Individu­ Other als receiving duplicate »check one; copies of the LOG are • This is a change of address asked to advise the • This is a new request I have never received the LOG at my home address • I am receiving more than one copy of the LOG union of this matter. If addresses or names are (Signed). incorrectly noted on cur­ rent mailings, contact headquarters. •-?i: -V. #1 �i.:t SEPTEMBER 1990 27 1990-91 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the current course schedule for October 199(>-April 1991 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American Maritime Industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the National Emergency Mobilization in the Persian Gulf. The courses listed for 1991 are tentative. Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date October 29 November 23 JamiiSfflt February 15 March 4 March 29 May 10 April 15 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman October 1 October 12 October 15 October 26 October 29 November 9 November 12 November 23 November 26 December 7 December 10 December 21 January 7 January 18 January 21 February 1 February 4 February 15 February 18 March 1 March 4 March 15 March 18 March 29 April 1 April 12 April 15 April 26 April 29 May 10 Ship Handling October 8 October 19 Decembers December 14 January 21 February 1 February 18 March 1 March 18 March 29 April 8 April 19 Radar Observer Unlimited October 1 October 5 November 26 November 30 February 4 February 8 March 4 March 8 April 1 April 5 April 22 April 26 Third Mate February 4 May 17 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 April 19 Celestial Navigation February 1 January 14 April 22 May 10 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Able Seaman a •1 ! r.'" s-" • • ; I Sfeword Upgroding Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. UPGRADING APPLICATION Date of Birth. Name. (I.asli Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) Telephone. (City) (State) (Zip Code) " (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. • No October 15 through December 7 Recerllflcotlon Progroms Check-In Date March 25 January 28 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Completion Date May 6 March 4 inglne Upgroding Courses Check-In Completion Date Date January 21 April 12 October 8 October 26 October 29 November 16 . November 19 December 7 February 8 January 21 February 11 March 1 March 4 March 22 March 25 April 12 April 15 May 3 All students must take the OH Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations October 29 December 7 January 21 March 1 April 15 May 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance October 1 November 23 January 7 March 1 April 1 May 24 Refrigeration Systems February 4 March 15 Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology October 1 October 26 March 18 April 12 Welding March 18 April 12 Marine Electronics Technician January 14 April 5 Hydraulics October 1 October 26 All students in the Engine Depqrtment will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler 1990 Adult Educotlon Schedule Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) Check-In Date October 29 October 29 October 29 Completion Date December 8 December 7 December 7 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course October 8 October 16 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The AdmissionsOffice WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. DATE OF RATING DATE SHIPPED DISCHARGE VESSEL HELD I Am inleroled in (he Following Coursc(s) Checked Below or lndica(ed Here if Nol Listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From Last grade of school completed. DATE. Home PorL Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held — O Yes Q No to — — (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes Q No If yes, course(s) Taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date Available for training Primary Language Spoken SHLSS College Progrpm Schedule for 1990 FULL 8-week Sessions SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority • Yes Check-In Completion Date Date October I October 5 October 29 November 2 December 10 December 14 February 22 February 18 April 5 April 1 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Book #. Social Security #. U.S. Citizen: Oil Spill Course —— —— DF;CK • AB/Sealifl • I si Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal (Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original,.Ird Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboalman (Musi be taken with another coiirse) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARIMENT Q] Adult Basic Educalion (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (OEf)) .• Developmental Studies (DVSl Q English as a Second Language (ESI.) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENGINE • FOWT • QMED-Any Rating • Variable Speed IX.' Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • • • .• • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboal Inland CiKtk COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree Q Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. — —-—— RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO Seafarers Harry Lundelierg Upgrading Ccnier. Pincy Point. Ml) 21)674 9/VO ' f •: . �v. SEAmiOEItS ' ''i -J- •®'-''•-'" "l" Bosun Jack Edwards, right, displays his commendation from MarAd. September 1990 Volume 52, Number 9 Two SlU Members Receive Maritime's Highest Award for Roies in 1987Reaver State Rescue Surprise is the word both Bosun ing with the sounds, the rolling of Jack Edwards and AB Robert the ship and using a mask," he said. Welles use to describe their reac­ The SIU members removed the tion when they discovered they officers within 30 minutes, "but it were to be awarded the Distin­ seemed more like three hours," guished Service Medal Welles added. Both of­ by the Maritime Admin­ ficers were unconscious istration. when they were brought The SIU members re­ out of the hold. The chief ceived their medals, mate recovered from the which are the highest accident but the third awards MarAd can give mate never regained con­ to merchant mariners, at sciousness and eventual­ separate ceremonies in ly died. "It was kind of San Francisco last like a nightmare," Welles month. said. "The third mate was While both men said my watch partner on the they were proud to be bridge. I got to know recognized and remem­ about his family and we bered for their efforts, had become friends." they quickly mentioned The ship maintained their shipmates were radio contact with doc­ equally deserving. "It tors on shore to try to help was a team effort," re­ the two officers. All called Welles. "Every­ crewmembers mounted a body chipped in and watch on the injured men everybody deserves to and performed CPR and share in this medal." first aid when needed. Edwards and Welles, "We did the best we led the efforts February could do," said Welles."I 23, 1987 oh the Beaver don't know what else we State to save the lives of could have done." two mates who had suc­ Both SIU members cumbed to fumes during The Distinguished said they have tried to tank cleaning opera­ forget what happened Service Medal tions. The vessel was on that day. "I don't like to its way to Portland, Ore. to load brag or talk about it," said Ed­ grain, and tank cleaning had been wards. But when word of the going on for several days. award arrived at Edwards' San Edwards remembered the Maries, Idaho home, the whole cleaning was almost finished when family got excited. "My wife told he monitored a distress call from the local newspaper. They treated the third mate that the chief mate me like I was some kind of hero. I had passed out in the tank. The was interviewed by them. They bosun was on the deck and hollered wrote a half-page story on it and to the crew that there was an emer­ took my picture." gency. Welles said he was working Welles noted the whole incident had been so "harrowing" that he in another hold when he heard the had been trying to forget it. "I only emergency whistle blow. had read about such rescues; I The two grabbed emergency never had been involved in one." breathing gear and went down into He said receiving the medal the tank. Welles recalled the 100foot deep tank as being dark and brought the incident "full circle." Both men received a letter from oily."It was almost like scuba div- % . • r. I •'•• '• It was a proud day for all those joining Jack Edwards at his awards ceremony in San Francisco. From the left are his niece, Sandra Schierman; his wife, Evelyn Edwards; his son, J.J. Edwards; the Western Regional Director of MarAd, Robert A. Bryan; Edwards; SIU West Coast Vice President George McCartney, and his great nephew, John Schierman. Warren Leback, head of MarAd, with their medals. In the com­ munication, Leback noted, "With disregard for your own personal safety, you performed in a truly heroic maimer in saving the life of a fellow crewmember in a perilous rescue operation." Edwards began sailing with the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969. He had served as a volunteer firefighter for 12 years in Duvall, Wash, before moving to Idaho. He said he was able to use his firefighting experiences as well as his in­ volvement in a similar rescue aboard the Golden Dolphin in 1980 to help the two mates. Welles graduated from the Limdeberg School in 1979. He also teaches in the San Francisco Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating 6-year-old Amanda Robyn Otter. San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona (left) and SIU West Coast Vice President George McCartney (right) presertt AB Robert Welles with his Distinguished Sen/ice Medal and MarAd commendation. • 't" ' . ' 4 -i' . ••• • ' v:;, metropolitan area. He noted he has the best of both worlds because he works in two professions that allow him the" time to travel. "It's not easy to balance teaching and shipping, but so far I've been able to do it." Although he realizes the day may come that he has to give up one for the other, he said he is not there yet. The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to U.S. merchant seamen who distinguish themsel­ ves through outstanding service or conduct beyond the line of duty. It was created originally to honor mariners working between Sep­ tember 9, 1939 and July 25, 1947, but was revived by Congress in 1956 and has been awarded peri­ odically since. Amanda Robyn Otter The child, known by the name "Manda," was abducted by her non-custodial mother, April Curtis, and her step-father, Kenneth Brewster, February 26, 1988 from San Bernardino, Calif. She was then 4 years old. Amanda stood 3 feet tall, had blonde hair and blue eyes and weighed 30 pounds when she was last seen. Anyone with information about the young girl should contact the National center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office (Calif.) Missing Persons Unit at (714) 3878520 or their local FBI office. h:i � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SHORT SESSION FOR CONGRESS: FARM BILL, ALASKA OIL ON AGENDA IN ALL SIU PORTS, SEAFARERS KEEP THE SHIPS SAILING 'VALIANT AMERICANS' IN GULF PRAISED BY PRESIDENT BUSH UNION'S SCHOOL GEARS UP FOR CRISIS FAST SEALIFT SHIP BEGINS SECOND VOYAGE TO GULF FIRST OF THRE CABLE SHIPS DUE IN DECEMBER 'STEAMBOAT TONY' KASTINA, FORMER UNION OFFICIAL, DIES THE MV MOKU PAHU IS A 'FEEDER ON THE SWEET RUN' SEAFARERS SEEK TARIFF RELIEF FOR DEVASTATED TUNA INDUSTRY ST. CLAIR CREWMEMBER COMPARES DEEP SEA TO LAKES EXPERIENCE NEW GARBAGE REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT USNS CAPELLA, FAST SEALIFT SHIP, ENDS FIRST GULF TRIP CREWS PRAISE LUNDEBERG INSTRUCTORS FOR THEIR WORK ON MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOATS COLLISION AT SEA CLAIMS LIVES OF 3 SIU FISHERMEN SEN. HEFLIN TELLS RETIREES: 'JONES ACT VITAL TO U.S.' AIDS STUDY GROUP PROFFERS A PLAN FOR EDUCATION FLORENCE PENNY RETIRES; SPENT 33 YEARS WITH SIU CLINIC KISS THE ANGELS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE SEAMANSHIP SKILLS AMONG PUBLIC QMED BAREDIAN EARNS DEGREE ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING WILL BE OFFERED IN FEB. ROBERT ADAMS AND SON FOLLOW CALL TO SEA STRIKING EASTERN WORKERS RECEIVE SUPPORT OF SEAFARERS ATU MEMBERS THANK SIU FOR HELP DURING GREYHOUND STRIKE NEW SPAD T-SHIRTS ARE A HIT TWO SIU MEMBERS RECEIVE MARITIME'S HIGHEST AWARD FOR ROLES IN 1987 BEAVER STATE RESCUE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 9 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/ef4f622fb3f1d61c598c4825e1b96348.PDF 06d31cae0b00d8a447ca1aef2c85811b PDF Text Text • \- U.S. Merchant Fleet 3 Seafarers Respond To Mid-East Crisis Page iy W" • ;'fei •ZCD >H-. <AD -H> ooa3>2: e-i c/)Oo -n—i7\ rn-< O—ii. 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";• • ^ ' '' •• - S i, y - rm'|- ^ Zr Making the Hard Fight h' The Congress has recessed until September, after a hectic session that included actions of major importance to seafaring people. Once again, events of the past months have demonstrated how critical it is for us to maintain a strong and efficient legislative presence on Washington's Capitol Hill. Topping the legislative matters we were concemed with was the farm bill on which the opponents of a U.S.flag merchant marine tried to attach amendments that would have weakened or eliminated the participation of our ships in the carriage of taxpayer-supported agricul­ tural export programs. Any one of the amendments, if adopted by Congress, could have sunk a substantial por­ tion of the commercial fleet; at a time, incidentally, when such action could have had a serious impact on the national security. '. Ix;:'f- j-: 1 V- r - i^' '•J Powerful Opposition Your union, of course, was deeply engaged in the fight to beat back the anti-shipping amendments, a struggle in which we had our work cut out for us. Lined up against us were the billion-dollar grain trading com­ panies, many of which have ties with international operations with owner­ ship and/or control of vast numbers of foreign-flag ships ready to replace American vessels. Lots and lots of Seafarers' jobs were at stake. After the attempts to float the anti-U.S.-flag shipping amendments were defeated procedurally in the House of Representatives, a lobbying assault was mounted by the grain dealers on the Senate side. The senators who supported their view debated vigorously and used a number of parliamentary tactics to hang anti-merchant marine amendments on the farm bill. They were defeated by a margin of two-to-one on the first attempt, 62 senators showing they clearly understood the potential dangers—^not only to shipping, but more importantly to the national inter­ est— to 34 voting for the grain people. Both the House and Senate ver­ sions of the farm bill now go to a conference committee to smooth out differences. SIU representatives played an important role in explaining the issues to the senators and representatives and their staffs—before and during the times the issue was under consideration. l^"AP.¥: •>: ^nl:v f.' r: .It. t... • -f .'w^ .-,.i I' ^ ^ u-M:- ^WiVhr;."V:''->-' t ;. V, •.'.' •••.'. vi :•; :|^:::"?.. •p:-'.;: "'• .4 i"T Thanks to these Senators We are expressing the gratitude of our organization to the senators, who like their counterparts in the House, were in the forefront of the fight to protect American-flag shipping and the jobs of Seafarers. Senators John Breaux, Democrat of Louisiana, and Thad Cochran, Republican of Mississippi, led the fight. They were ably and effectively assisted by several ardent and articulate advocates of a strong merchant marine, among them Senators Barbara Mikulski, Democrat of Maryland; Daniel Inouye, Democrat of Hawaii; Ted Stevens, Republican of Alaska; Paul Sarbanes, Democrat of Maryland; and Ernest Hollings, Democrat of South Carolina. (For a look at how the full Senate voted on the critical amendment, see page 4.) Thanks to Congress, our nation avoided finding its oceangoing fleet weakened at a time when the Middle East crisis requires the maximum logistical capability. The current situation is just one more piece of evidence that without an adequate, active merchant fleet, the United States can never act like a world leader. I hope this point can be brought home to President Bush and those around him. An Added Thought f." ;• ;• •f p;-.; :;•; This is the time for all of us to unite in support of the action of our government and its allies in meeting the crisis caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. But it should be a signal to those who have sought to weaken further U.S.-flag shipping that America must rely on its own registry of private fleets and American crews to respond to the national needs, as in the case of the current problem in the Middle East. A case in point is the recent farm bill, in which agribusiness interests touched off an assault on cargo preference, which, if successful, would have further diminished the ability of our privately-owned fleet to play its important role in times of conflict. But more on this at another time. Volume 52, Number 8 ^4'.••. ,: • : samtaaioe Double Hull Legislatiou Is Signed by President President's Report t: ' ^i-,v August 1990 The Seafarers LCXJ (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly bythe Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746; Michael Sacco, President. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; As­ sociate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Director, BillBrower. The president signed a bill August 18 that requires double hulls and double bottoms on tanker vessels operating in U.S. waters. The bill, which has been debated for the last year, also will limit the hours crewmembers can work in 24-hour and 72-hour periods, require double hulls on all tankers of more than 5,000 gross tons entering U.S. ports by 2015, create a $1 billion federal cleanup fund and demand detailed preven­ tion and response planning by all vessels and maritime agencies. Perhaps the part of the bill that will have the greatest effect on in­ dividual merchant mariners is the federal limits on the number of hours crewmembers can work aboard tankers. The National Transportation Safety Board listed fatigue and overworked crews as reasons for the Exxon Valdez acci­ dent and oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The March 1989 accident, the worst in the nation's history, became the impetus for enacting new legislation. The new legislation places the following limits on hours worked aboard a tanker. "A licensed in­ dividual or seaman may not be per­ mitted to work more than 15 hours in any 24-hour period or more than 36 hours in any 72-hour period ex­ cept in an emergency or a drill." Under the bill, work includes any duties, administrative or physical, associated with the vessel per­ formed on the tanker or on shore. Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining, said such a provision will not affect any of the union's tanker agreements. "The Coast Giiard is watching out for the fatigue factor by including this," he noted. House and Senate conferees earlier had agreed to implement a complex 20-year formula to phase in double hulls on tankers and bar­ ges. The plan involves the size, age and hull construction and becomes effective in 1995. Most tankers must be fitted with double hulls by 2010. All new vessels of more than 5,000gross tons plying U.S. waters must be built with double hulls. A tax of 5 cents per barrel will be used to raise the $1 billion federal cleanup and compensation fund. The money would be avail­ able for cleanup purposes after the liability limits of the responsible party are reached. It also would make payments when the spiller is unknown or when the spiller and aggrieved party cannot reach agreement within 60 days. . ^ The bill creates new liability limits of $1,200 per gross ton or $10 million, whichever is greater, for tank vessels, including barges, of 3,000 gross tons or greater. The limit for those less than 3,000 gross tons is $1,200 per gross ton or $2 million, whichever is greater. For any other vessels, the limit was set at $600 per gross ton or $500,000, whichever is greater. The old limit was $150 per gross ton. Before adopting this formula and rejecting the international protocols, congressional conferees had agreed to allow state liability limits, if higher, to supersede the federal confines. The protocols have been opposed by the U.S. Senate, which has refused to pass them for the last five years. The federal liability limits are higher than those established by the protocols. Training Urged The bill calls for the secretary of transportation to conduct a oneyear study on the feasibility of a maritime oil pollution prevention training program at approved maritime training institutes. Since the Valdez accident, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has provided oil spill cleanup and containment classes to trainees and upgraders studying at the Piney Point, Md. facility. The bill also revises the Coast Guard's program for issuing, renewing and revoking mariner licenses and documents as well as providing the agency with access to the National Driver Register for records of driving violations by license applicants. The House and Senate passed separate oil spill bills during this session of Congress. Repre­ sentatives of both branches have been working on merging the two bills since the first of this year. Index to LOG Features Page COBRA Notice .22 Dispatchers'Report/Deep Sea . . ... ..'.......... IS Dispatchers'Report/Inland .... 16 dispatchers' Report/Great Lakes 16 Final Departures ................ 22 Know Your Rights 21 Lundeberg School Application . . • 23 Lundeberg School CourseSchedule ................23 Lundberg School Graduates . . . . • 19 Meeting Dates ...... . . . . . . IS Pensioner .... .......17 Personals ................ IS Ships Minutes ... .. ^ 18)21^21 Union Hall Directory .'. '...'16 •"'i-'S ';• �•'•;•••'. ••': v>'..*-' J-'•", '• ,.vv-i - '. rwv-, -• AUGUST 1990 The Iraq invasion of Kuwait SIU Issues Manpower Alert • '• U.S.-Flag Ships Depioyed in Gulf Crisis President Bush's decision to move American military forces into the Middle East propelled large numbers of sealift vessels into the area of conflict. Crewed by members of the Seafarers International Union and other American unions, privately operated ships under contract to the Military Sealift Command (MSG) I ' • i "til • and vessels in the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) were de­ ployed to take part in Operation Desert Shield, the Depart­ ment of Defense name for the Pentagon's response to the been called upon to man the eight Persian Gulf crisis. fast sealift ships, two aviation sup­ The president's action was port vessels, one hospital ship and provoked by Iraq's invasion a number of RRF carriers. These of Kuwait on August 2 and the threat of further Iraqi aggression directed towards Saudi Arabia. American forces in the Persian Gulf are in the process of being joined by a multinational array of troops and warships. • iV-"- :'. Worldwide Response The USNS Capella, one of the eight fast sealift ships crewed by SIU members, is boarded by U.S. soldiers on the way to the Middle East. Congress Defeats Preference Attack The United States Senate has beaten back attacks on the na­ tion's cargo preference laws by votes of 62 to 34 and 62 to 30, leaving intact the requirement that 75 percent of American govern­ ment-generated food aid cargoes be carried on U.S.-fllag vessels. The votes took place as the Senate was deliberating the 1990 farm bill just before leaving Washington, D.C. for an August recess. Prior to the Senate action, the House of Representatives enacted a rule that prohibited introduction during that chamber's floor debate on the farm bill of amendments attacking cargo preference. By a vote of 283 to 80 that instituted the rule, the House prevented any attempts from the floor to scuttle U.S. shipping interests. Both the House and Senate ver­ sions of the farm bill now will go to a conference committee made up of members from both legisla­ tive chambers. Because the leg­ islation passed by both branches of Congress was free of any anticargo preference amendments, there is little likelihood that the flnal 1990 farm bill will contain any language that will decrease the share of food assistance car­ goes allocated for transport on U.S.-flag vessels. Vote Two-to-One The first Senate floor fight on cargo preference was launched by Senator Steven D. Symms (RIdaho) who introduced an amend­ ment that would allow the Secre­ tary of Agriculture to waive U.S.flag shipping requirements on cer­ tain sales of agricultural commod­ ities directed for export. After a long debate in which Senators Barbara A. Mikulski (D- Vi Md.), Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), John B. Breaux (D-La.), Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.) and Ernest F. (Fritz) Hollings (D-S.C.) spoke on the importance of a strong Amer­ ican merchant marine, the Symms amendment was defeated by a vote of 62 to 34. (See page 4 for a list of each senator's vote.) Continued on page 4 Participants in the military en­ gagement against Iraq include Australia, Bangladesh, Britain, Egypt, France, Morocco, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Syria and Turkey. The Soviet Union has indicated its intention to partici­ pate in the action. The United Nations voted to impose an economic embargo on Iraq and occupied-Kuwait, effec­ tively cutting off any trade with those two countries. (See box on page 9 for chro­ nology of events.) As the scope of the military engagement in the Middle East increased and the demand for lo­ gistical support vessels and civil­ ian mariners mounted, SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco ordered a manpower alert throughout the union structure to assure that the need for seafarers would be met. Thus far, SIU members have Seafarers Meet Demands For Extra Vessel Manning As the demand increased for vessels to supply the stepped-up military operations in the Persian Gulf, the Seafarers International Union instituted a manpower alert to assure that all manning assign­ ments within the union's respon­ sibility would be met. In issuing the alert, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco called on all union members to participate fully. He urged all Seafarers who cur­ rently are on the beach to inimediately contact the nearest union hall or the SIU's manpower center to register for employment. In ad­ dition, Sacco extended the same call to all physically-fit pensioners, as well as to inactive SIU mem­ bers. *SIU Proceeding Full Steam' In a communication to Captain Warren G. Leback, the head of the Maritime Administration, Sacco advised that the "officers, port agents, members and staff of the SIU have been notified to take all necessary steps to meet our role in the nation's defense strat­ egy during this time of national emergency." He said the union is MENTION ALL SEAFARERS Seamen with ratings are ur­ gently needed to meet cur­ rent manning obligations. Call the nearest union hail or the manpower office at 1800-SEA-CREW. "proceeding full steam to enlist all of our members and retirees into service. . ." The SIU's all-out effort in­ cluded suspension of provisions of the shipping rules that limit the amount of time certain classifica­ tions of seamen can remain aboard a vessel, combing lists of retired members, keeping all union halls open on weekends and late into the evening when necessary and maintaining an around-the-clock operation at the SIU's central manpower office. Shipping Rules Amended The shipping rules were amended through an emergency meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board, a governing group consisting of repContinued on page 9 ships, activated for the Persian Gulf deployment, join other mili­ tary support vessels that remain fiilly manned throughout the year— such as prepositioning ships and the sealift tankers. Reports to the LOG from the union's halls around the country indicate that to date all vessels assigned to the SIU have been manned without a hitch and have sailed on time. Seafarers in Desert Shield Much of MSC's prepositioning fleet immediately was called on by the Pentagon to provide supplies to Operation Desert Shield. Insti­ tuted a decade ago to provide rapid response to a crisis, the preposi­ tioning ships remain loaded with equipment, such as tanks, and all supplies necessary to maintain military units. Many of the pre­ positioning ships, and their union crewmembers, are based in Diego Garcia, within six steaming days of the Persian Gulf. Seafarers are erewing MSC's fast sealift ships, which are known by their former commercial des­ ignation of "SL-7's." Converted into roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ves­ sels by the military, the former container ships carry heavy equip­ ment, ammunition, supplies and troops at a speed in excess of 30 knots. The vessels can reach the Persian Gulf via the Suez Canal from an American East Coast port in less than two weeks. The SIU has provided unli­ censed crewmembers for two aviation logistics support vessels, the SS Wright and the SSCurtiss. As part of the military's pre­ positioning ships, the vessels carry equipment for the maintenance of U.S. Marine Corps aircraft. RRF Ships Broken Out Additionally, SIU members are manning many of the vessels called out of the RJLF, the designation for former commercial vessels purchased by the government and left in lay-up unless activated for a role in the nation's defense. The Department of Defense confirmed that more than 35 ships in the 96vessel RRF fleet have been manned and are now participating in Op­ eration Desert Shield. It is ex­ pected that other RRF ships may be activated should the need arise. Members of the SIU's govern­ ment services division have crewed the USNS Mercy, one of the two hospital ships operated by the milr itary. With a crew of 70, the vessel has been deployed to the Persian Gulf. Continued on page 9 'Vvii' i 1^ mm mmmpm I i 4: ;';i i •1 I' -• , '-i i/sf • • -l <. : -• • rwf S ' I'4—r" V / •• V|V .'-v.'.-- �sanReitsm w, t" Congress Beats Back Attack on Cargo Preferenco ". • -'wi' • If yw'" Continued from page 3 liV; ,-"r'':C - \ Ij,;.. ®v'?lv;... ;f|||||,- > •Ki-i; •Hf. ' • !. 'f .•'. 'i; J ','.,- vV- Senator Charles Grassley (Rlowa) introduced the second amendment designed to torpedo cargo preference. Grassley, in his remarl^ to the Senate, attempted to portray Seafarers as being too highly paid by quoting from the June edition of the LOG which reported the results of the union's negotiations with SlU-contracted companies. Grassley sought to impose a rate limit that could be charged by U.S.flag vessels carrying governmentdonated agricultural commodities. The Iowa senator's bill did not seek the same kind of rate limit for foreign-flag vessels or for grain brokers. Another Iowa senator, Tom Harkin (D), added a proposal to Grassley's amendment that would have transferred the cost of shipping food aid from the Depart­ ment of Agriculture to the Depart­ ment of Transportation. Majority of Senate Unwavering The Senate, weary after a week of long debate on various aspects of the farm bill, immediately moved to a vote to table Grassley's amendment. In a roll call vote, 62 senators registered their approval of tabling the Grassley and Harkin proposals. Another 30 senators op­ posed the motion to table. The twoto-one vote in favor of tabling the amendments was an indication of the Senate's support for maintain­ ing existing cargo preference rules. The Grassley amendment fol­ lowed a lengthy debate in the Senate on the issue known as a Great Lakes set aside which dates back to the 1985 farm bill that in­ corporated a compromise between U.S.-flag shipping interests and the agricultural community. , Under the terms of the com­ promise, the maritime industry agreed to exempt certain govemment-backed agricultural export programs from cargo preference laws while the agricultural groups signed off on an increasing the level of government-impelled food cargoes to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels from 50 to 75 percent. One of the conditions of the 1985 farm bill compromise was the allocation to Great Lakes ports of a set portion of the government's food exports. The amount per year mandated by the 1985 law to be shipped from Great Lakes ports was set at about 240,000 metric tons per year of governmentgenerated food aid cargoes, close to 20 percent of donated agricul­ tural products. The program ended in 1989. Cargo for Lakes Debated Backers of the set aside sought a reinstatement of the plan under the 1990 farm bill arguing that not enough U.S.-flag vessels make regular calls at Great Lakes ports that could take advantage of the increased cargo allocated for car­ riage on American ships. Senators opposed to a reinstatement of the Great Lakes set aside said the measure had been a one-shot deal, giving the region an opportunity to make adjustments to the new law and now all American ports should compete on equal footing. A compromise on the issue was reached on the final day of debate on the farm bill. Introduced by Senator Breaux, who acknow­ ledged Senators Inouye, John Glenn (D-Ohio) and Alan Dixon (D-Ill.) as leading participants in toe efforts to resolve the issue, the amendment passed by voice vote. Breaux described the com­ promise legislation as providing for following arrangements: • Establishing a permanent waiver Of the three-year waiting period for re-flagged vessels to be eligible to carry non-bulk cargo preference from Great Lakes ports. • For five years, 50 percent of Public Law 480 title II bagged, processed or fortified cargoes would be awarded to the port with the lowest landed cost, even if such cargoes must travel on U.S.-flag vessels pursuant to cargo preference requirements. • For that portion, any addi­ tional cost of carrying this cargo on U.S.-flag ships would not come from toe Department of Agricul­ ture budget, the funds would be paid by the Department of Transportation, as presently re­ quired by law. • The current level of 75 per­ cent of government-generated food aid carried on U.S.-flag ves­ sels would be maintained. • The total amount that can be allocated under this special bid­ ding procedure would be set at 245,000 metric tons a year. • It does not set a ceiling on the total amount of tonnage that can be loaded at the Great Lakes or any other port. The legislation "allows the Great Lakes to participate in a very positive way in getting this addi­ tional business and at toe same time protects the other ports in Continued on page 13 Amendments Throughout the farm bill debate, opponents of U-S.-flag shipping at­ tempted to introduce amendments aimed at weakening or eliminating cargo preference. ITie two amend­ ments that would have crippled toe law that requires 75 percent of U.S. government-impelled food car­ goes to be carried on American bottomis were introduced by Sena­ tors Steven D. Symms (R-Idaho) and Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa). What follows is a breakdown of the Senate vote on motions to table Symms' July 23 amendment and Grassley's July 27 amendment. A vote in fovor of the motion to table 00 was supported by the SIU. A no vote (N) supported the giant grain interests. Four members of the Senate did not vote on July 23 and eight were not recorded on July 27. , '7< S ' "' - t£S.!i v: y-r. r,^4Sf .:' •' July23 July27 Vote Vote Alabama. Howell Heflin (D) Richard C. Shelby (D) Y Y Y Y Y Y Alaska Ted Stevens (R) Frank H. Muikowski (R) Arizona f-: j-:f; Dennis DeConcini (D) John McCain (R) Y N Y N Arkansas Dale Bumpers (D) David Pryor (D) Y Y A Y California Alan Cranston (D) Pete Wilson (R) Y Y Y Y Colorado 5!- :->• •>- 'W- William L. Armstrong (R) N Timothy E. Wirth (D) Y A Y Connecticut Christopho-J. Dodd (D) Josqph I. Lieberman (D) Y Y Y Y Delaware WiUiamV.RothJr.(R) N N Joe Biden (D) Y Mississippi Y Thad Cochran (R) Trem Lott (R) Y Florida Robert Graham (D) Connie Mack HI (R) Y Y Y Missouri Y Y John C. Danforth (R) Christophers. (Kit) Bond(R) Georgia Sam Nunn (D) Wyche Fowler (D) Y Y Daniel K. Inouye (D) Daniel K. Akaka (D) Y Y Max Baucus (D) Conrad Bums (R) Y N J. James Exon (D) Robert Kerrey (D) Y Y N N Y Y Y Y N N N N N N N N Kansas N N N N Y N Y N Louisiana J. Beimett Johnston Jr. (D) John B. Breaux (D) Y Y A Y Y Y Y Y Maryiand Paul S. Saibanes (D) Barbara A. Mikulski (D) Y Y Y Y A Y V Y Y Y Y Harry Reid (D) Richard H. Bryan (D) Y Y Y Y Lloyd Bentsen (D) Phil Gramm (R) Gordon J. Humphrey (R) Warren Rudman (R) N N N A Edwin Jacob (Jake) Gam (R) Orrin G. Hatch (R) Bill Bradley (D) Frank R. Lautenberg (D) Y Y Y Y N Y N Y Daniel Patrick Moynihan(D) Alfonse D'Amato (R) Jesse A. Helms (R) Terry Sanford (D) Y A Y Y N Y N Y Y N Y 'X N Ohio John H. Glenn Jr. (D) Y Howard Metzenbaum (D) Y David Lyle Boren (D) Don Nickles (R) Mark O. Hatfield (R) Robert W. Packwood (R) N N A N H. John Heinz III (R) Arlen Specter (R) N N Y Y Larry Pressler (R) Thomas A. Daschle (D) A Y N Y James R. Sasser (D) Albert Gore Jr. (D) Y Y Y Y Y N Y N A N N A Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y N N • A N Utah North Dakota Quentin N. Burdick (D) Kent Conrad (D) Strom Thurmorid (R) Ernest F. (Fritz) Hollings (D) Texas New Mexico Peter V. Domenici (R) JefifBingaman(D) Y N Tennessee Y A A N N N N V Y •\r Y Y Y Y a Y Y Pennsylvania Minnesota David Durenberger (R) Rudy Boschwitz (R) N Y Oregon Michigan Donald W. Riegle Jr. (D) Carl Levin (D) N N Y N South Dakota Oklahoma Massachusetts Edward M. Kennedy (D) John F. Kerry (D) N N North Caroiina Maine William S. Cohen (R) George Mitchell (D) N N New York Kentucky Wendell H. Ford (D) Mitch McConnell (R) N New Jersey Iowa Robert Dole (R) Nancy L. Kassebaum (R) N Claiborne Pell (D) John H. Chafee (R) South Carolina New Hampshire Indiana Charles E. Grassley (]R) Tom Harkin (D) , N Nevada Illinois Richard Lugar (R) Daniel R. Coats (R) N Nebraska Idaho Alan J. Dixon (D) Paul Simon (D) Y Y Montana Hawaii James A. McClure (R) Steven D. Symms (R) Rhode Island Y Y Y 1 Vermont Patrick J. Leahy (D) James M. Jeffords (R) Virginia John W. Wamer (R) Charles S. (Chuck) Robb(D) Washington Brock Adams (D) Slade Gorton (R) West Virginia Robert C. Byrd (D) John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D) Wisconsin Robert W. Kasten Jr. (R) Herbert H. Kohl (D) Wyoming Malcom Wallop (R) Alan K. Simpson (R) Total vote on toe motion to table toe July 23 amendment: 62 yeas. 34 nays and 4 not voting. Total vote on toe motion to table toe July 27 amendment: 62 yeas. 30 nays and 8 not voting. �^ AUGUSf 1990 • M ' Safety Board Report Takes Critical Look at Causes of Disaster Fatigue, Undermanning Cited as Factors in Vaidez Spiii ' .'r ' • " ' Fatigue, an overworked crew and undermanned ship, alcohol abuse and inadequate Coast Guard controls are among the reasons the Exxon Vaidez ran aground, creat­ ing the nation's worst oil spill, ac­ cording to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report. The government's safety watchdog agency spread the blame for the March 24, 1989 accident, which dumped almost 11 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, among officers on the Vaidez, the Exxon Shipping Company, the Coast Guard as well as the local pilotage service and pipeline company. Several of the recommenda­ tions made by the NTSB study, which was released late last month, were adopted in the recent­ ly passed federal oil spill legisla­ tion. Among those incorporated are limits on the number of hours crewmembers should work during a day, a study on better response for oil spill cleanups and the ability to use the National Driver Register and other records for information relating to possible drug or alcohol problems before issuing merchant marine documents and licenses. Reviews Manning Standards Other recommendations based on the study of the accident listed by the NTSB included theelimina­ tion of personnel policies en­ couraging mariners to work long hours without concern for fatigue and the "commensurate reduction in safety of vessel operations," im­ plementation of a drug/alcohol policy to monitor mariners from going back to sea before treatment is completed and establishment of manning standards ensuring the crew reflects "all expected ship­ board operating situations and that procedures are in place for dealing with unusually high workloads at sea, such as tank cleaning and cargo handling operations in port." The study concluded that the third mate, who was placed in charge of the departure from the sound by Captain Joseph Hazelwood, was fatigued when he took over the navigation watch ap­ proximately 20 minutes before the vessel ran aground on Bligh Reef. It noted "there were no rested deck officers on the Exxon Vaidez available to stand the navigation watch when the vessel departed from the Alyeska terminal." .•f Size of Crew Key Factor . Reductions in the size of the crews aboard Exxon vessels pur­ sued by the Exxon Shipping Com­ pany precipitated the fatigue factor, the reported continued. The company's crewing policies did "not adequately consider the in­ crease in workload caused by the reduced manning," it stated. Exxon also "had incentives and work requirements that could be conducive to fatigue." The Coast Guard should have been more aware of the heavier workload forced on the crew when the manning scale was reduced, the study noted. "The Coast Guard was unduly narrow in its perspec­ tive when it evaluated reduced manning requests for the Exxon Vaidez because it based manning reductions primarily on the as­ sumption that shipboard hardware and equipment might reduce the workload at sea, but it did not con­ sider the heavier workload as­ sociated with cargo operations in port and the frequency of such operations." Alcohol Impairs Judgement The NTSB reported Hazelwood's "judgement was im­ paired by alcohol" while the vessel was making its way through the sound. It went on to cite neither the company nor the Coast Guard was prepared to test for alcohol and drug-related problems, nor had Exxon adequately followed through to monitor Hazelwood following an earlier alcohol rehabilitation program. (Hazelwood was found not guil­ ty of criminal mischief in a trial in Alaska in March. Of the other three charges for which he was tried, the Vaidez master was found guilty on just one misdemeanor—unlawful and negligent discharge of oil into Alaskan waters.) In other problems listed against the USCG, the board acknow­ ledged the lack of an immediate cleanup response, the poor monitoring and reporting of ice in the Prince William Sound and the .a'.. deficiency in maintaining an effec­ tive vessel traffic service in the sound. • ,+4 The NTSB noted the inadequate response by the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company to the oil spill and the lack of an adequate plan to deal with a spill. The study also reported a local pilot should have remained on the vessel until it was clear of Bligh Reef, a policy in­ stituted after the accident. i' f ^ "'K. Reports from the NTSB often are used to help prevent other problems from happening by dis­ cussing why the accident being in­ vestigated occurred. Some NTSB reports have been used in courts because of the agency's reputation for providing very comprehensive investigations of the events. SHI, MMP, Sea-Land, Famll Object To tykes Scheme for How Subsidy A plan by Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. and the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association to transfer a portion of Lykes subsidy to a MEBA pension fund operation was met with opposition within the industry and maritime labor. The development occurred shortly after it was announced by the Maritime Administration last month that Lykes had applied for transfer of some of its Subsidy rights to First American Bulk Car­ rier (FABC) Corporation, which is wholly owned by the MEBA pen­ sion fund and headed by an official of that union. The strong opposition of the SIU to the proposed subsidy deal was set forth by the union's president, Michael Sacco, in a formal objec­ tion to MarAd. The SIU protested the use of taxpayer monies to sub­ sidize an operation that would compete head-to-head with unsubsidized, SlU-crewed Sea-Land vessels. If the transfer of Lykes subsidy goes to the two FABC ships, "the SIU will lose employ­ ment opportunities," Sacco told MarAd. Back Door Time Charter The union pointed out that the Lykes proposal amounted to no more than a phony charter opera­ tion. Instead of bareboat charter­ ing the vessels, a standard practice in the industry when a company is seeking to expand its fleet, Lykes is attempting to time charter two ves­ sels through the back door, the SIU said. Sacco noted that the Lykes/FABC application for the subsidy transfer is "so vague that it raises more questions than it answers." The SIU has asked the Maritime Administration, through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, to provide copies of documents, such as the time charter arrangements between Lykes and FABC, which are relevant to the Lykes and FABC application. Also objecting to the proposal to transfer Lykes subsidy rights to FABC was the International Or­ ganization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. The union, which represents masters and mates on Lykes ves­ sels, called the proposal an "un­ precedented subsidy assignment" that "totally ignores Lykes' con­ tractual relationship and obliga­ tions" to the MM&P and American Radio Association. Sea-Land, Farrell Object Sea-Land Service, another ob­ jector, pointed out that the trade route in which Lykes proposed to use the two FABC vessels is "al­ ready severely overtonnaged" which "argues against adding two more vessels to the four now employed" by Lykes in the north­ ern European subsidized trade route (TR 21). Farrell Lines argued that as a consequence of putting the FABC vessels on the northern Europe route, Lykes would move two ships into the Mediterranean trade. That run is presently served by U.S.-flag vessels operated by Farrell. The objections of the SIU, MMP, Sea-Land and Farrell were lodged with the Maritime Ad­ ministration, the govemment agen­ cy responsible for approving subsidy to U.S.-flag companies that meet certain requirements prescribed by law. MarAd an­ nounced the request by Lykes and FABC to transfer subsidy in the July 10 issue of the Federal Register. The agency solicited comments on the Lykes/FABC proposal and can now either rule for or against the petition or hold a hearing to gather further informa­ tion. - • y . '• •• Ill-Fated FABC Has History Of Problems The First American Bulk Carrier (FABC) Corporation, a two-ship operation to which Lykes is seeking to transfer a portion of its operating subsidy, has been a dogged with problems since its inception in 1979. The corporation was set up by the trustees of the pension fund of the District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. Initially, the trustees approved an invest­ ment in a shipping venture with a Belgian shipowner that would in­ volve a $7 million investment for a two-ship operation. After finding that no U.S. govemment monies were available for construction or operating sub­ sidy, the trustees and the European operator reincorporated FABC in 1981 and took advantage of an ac­ tion in Congress that allowed U.S.flag vessels to be built overseas during a brief period of time. In January 1982, contracts were signed with a South Korean shipyard for construction of two vessels at a total cost of $69.1 mil­ lion with 80 percent of the financ­ ing to go through a Korean bank. Later that year, the Belgian operator dropped out and the MEBA pension fund became the sole shareholder of FABC. The ship construction deal was renegotiated with the Koreans and the cost of each ship placed at $29.99 million with 80 percent of the financing spread out over an eight-year period. It is believed that the MEBA pension fund pledged $62 million in marketable Continued on page 6 ••• • '• I' i. •'M •: • '1 - �4^.'' "s, "r-v.:i.' .'-t ,'• •••->,-i. ••• ,•••-: '--w-. I'l -MIH j*r-TnwmuiM«i mm ,i^i— -._,;™' ••., ,••!-_ ,-—... - saeuim IOG :^'.t 51 Senators Urge President W):V ••• iS^-;n^ i::'. •I''''. ?!".' : •• V V.. '5 ;-:i •• :. t-i:ssv: #• •• *v..: /•^::-:.;" rv:v v,.:; . i':- ';•••••,-i. • ••. '• mr::.:, •• •'v~;4 • •,.- "'-• <. i: V:4> -• : • ;- • '^1"' lil. '-•• • "., A majority of the U.S. Senate GATT subject matter. has told the Bush administration The SIU worked with Congress that maritime should be excluded during 1988 to keep maritime out from the multinational trade of the U.S.-Canada Free Trade negotiations taking place in Agreement/Strong sentiment from Uruguay. both the Senate and the House The General Agreement on forced the Reagan administration Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is a to remove maritime from the pack­ multinational treaty established in age. 1948 to end discriminatory trade The union has pointed out that practices, reduce trade barriers and maritime already is highly regu­ eliminate devices which would lated since it is the oldest form of distort free competition within the international trade. Worldwide world market. A total of 96 countries, including the Why the Maritime Industry Opposes ^ United States, subscribe to Inclusion of Waterhorne Transit in the the treaty. Current Round of GATT Talks Periodically, repre­ sentatives from the various • Endanger the Jones Act. The United forced to repeal existing nations meet to update the States may accords and iron out any cabotage laws barring foreign vesisels and problems. The present airlines from pixividirig services betvife^ negotiations, which began in two destinations in this countryv 1986, are scheduled to con­ t National Security With the clude by year's end. How­ posisihility of fofeign-flag shijps getting ever, many items remain on involved in ddniestic routes, there is the the agenda for discussion possibility of a grave threat to national and Hnal action. isecurity., The SIU has been active in • Eliminate Shipping Subsidies. The U.S. trying to keep maritime off could be forced to drop existing operating the table for discussion. The subsidies designed to help U.S.-flag car­ union has warned that any rier offset competition from low-\yage negotiated agreement deal­ foreign-flag Shipping that would not have ing with maritime could in­ to meet U.S. standards for manning or validate U.S. laws governing everything from coastwise trade to operating subsidies • End Cargo Preference. Protection for y.S.-flag shipping reserving set percent­ for U.S.-flag carriers. ages government-generated cargoes Resolutions reflecting the could be eliminated. opinion-of Congress have been filed by U.S. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) and U.S. Rep. Walter Jones (Dmaritime is subject to the overview N.C.) to ask the: administration to of the International Maritime Or­ have maritime removed. To date, ganization and the United Nations 51 of the nation's 100 senators Conference on Trade and have signed as co-sponsors to Development. It is regulated Breaux's bill. A total of 140 House domestically by the Department of members have added their names Transportation and the Federal to Jones'resolution. Maritime Commission. The SIU Since it came into being, GATT has stated it would be unwise to dealt exclusively on trade in goods. involve another multinational However, the inclusion of services agency in maritime, particularly in the current round of talks marks since it has no experience in the a dramatic departure from past industry. • Continuedfrom page 5 .'r. '" " t'-• 't r''5&AA*' '• "i • '' t . securities to obtain and secure let­ ters of credit on the loan, In late 1984, the Department of Labor, which had been investigat­ ing the MEBA pension fund, is­ sued a complaint against the group and its tmstees for violations of the law that governs retirement plans. The agency said the tmstees and the plan had been derelict in their fiduciary responsibilities by failing to undertake a marketing study before building the FABC ships, for not ensuring an adequate rate of return on the vessel investment and for exposing the fund to the risk of extremely large losses—in the •r.-l' ' ". 4 "Hi l-'N. 7". neighborhood of $60 to $80 mil­ lion. As the tmstees and MEBA pen­ sion plan were settling the com­ plaint in 1985 with the Department of Labor, the fund entered into a subcharter through its wholly owned subsidiary, FABC, of the two vessels to United States Lines. In November 1986 U.S. Lines filed a bankmptcy petition and the following April rejected the subcharters of the FABC vessels. The MEBA plan chartered the ships that same month to the Topgallant Group. The Department of Labor modified its agreement with the pension fund to allow a participat­ ing employer in the plan to sub- i Congressman Bonior Pays Visit to SIU Hali When he recently returned to his district and attended the annual "Pickerel Tourna­ ment" Parade, Congressman David Bonior (D-Mich.) stopped by the Algonac hall to visit with SIU members and their families who came to watch the parade. Pictured above are (left to right) Andy Goulet, SIU Great Lakes representative: Kirk Biishell, QMED; Bonior, and SIU Port Agent Jack Allen. In Response to Judge's Order, USCG Issues New Test Rules • ''I Pre-employment Drug Screening to Continue Pre-employment drug testing will continue for SIU members while the Coast Guard seeks com­ ments on its revised random dmg testing policy. The USCG was forced to come up with a new random testing policy after the SIU and other maritime agencies late last year won a federal suit against its im­ plementation. Federal Judge Thomas Hogan dismissed the original plan as being too "in­ trusive on the individual's privacy interests." Hogan stated the Coast Guard had failed to prove how all hands on ship, especially those in the galley, were directly related to the safe navigation of the vessel. The SIU has not decided how it will respond to the revised proposal. "We are going to have to study it to see what changes have been made," said Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president who has been monitoring the dmg test­ ing policies for the union. Tellez noted the proposal re­ quires those crewmembers listed on the certificate of inspection and those who are not listed but do the same type of work to be tested. It includes those who have specific From Start, FABC Has Been Dogged with Problems i:'4' -V Maritime Belongs Out Of GAU Trade Talks charter the two ships. By la\y, transactions between a plan and parties of interest are prohibited, so the agency's agreement was im­ portant to the deal. In early '89, the Topgallant Group was sold to Soudieastem Maritime Company, a Georgiabased shipping-agent. Later that year. Topgallant Lines of Savan­ nah, Ga. went into bankmptcy and the two ships were arrested because of action by the company's creditors. Although the MEBA pension fund tmstees voted last Febmary to advance up to $10 mil­ lion from the plan to fi^ee the ships, the vessels are still detained in Bremeihaven, West Germany. duties during lifeboat and fire drill exercises. The new proposal also slates for random testing any crewmember on a passenger vessel whose assignment is to assist pas­ sengers to safety, he continued. The Coast Guard hopes to im­ plement a random drug testing policy by the end of the year. Tel­ lez said tihe SIU will continue with pre-employment testing until it is advised otherwise. • The Department of Transporta­ tion, as the supervisory agency for the Coast Guard, issued extensive dmg testing regulations for mer­ chant mariners on U.S.-flag ves­ sels in November 1988. The mles required U.S.-flag operators to subject crewmembers to preemployment, post-accident, prob­ able cause and random drug testing. The SIU filed its lawsuit in December 1988 stiating the USCG, by its own admission, had little evidence linking drug use to maritime accidents. After several delays, preemployment testing began July 21, 1989. Just days before random testing was to start. Judge Hogan banned it. On January 8, the Coast Guard announced a six-month ex­ tension of pre-employment tests taken during 1989. Until then, mariners were obligated by govemment regulations to take pre-employment tests every six months. SIU members resumed pre-employment testing in June. • -I i �fti® A • ,;! • ^ lb' > •'• i/>-•;-ft •? • 'ft •' ft'.^ • :.. • American ' '•:!p|R|.iijirftftft|fttft|ft Steamship.• ;' Buffalo : •V'''%liiift;ft:|y1| , Roams Lakes i! w ftlii • ^ .41 • • '.'C Unlike most vessels that sail on the Great Lakes, the Buffalo has no set route she follows. The American Steaniship Company (ASC) self-unloader roams across the four lower lakes to deliver her loads wherever they are needed. The Buffalo can handle a variety of cargo. Among her loads this year alone are gypsum, sand, stone and coal. The vessel is one of the hewer members of the ASC fleet. She is the only one with teflon-lined holds. Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen said the teflon makes quite a difference when the hard-working crewmembers start unloading her. "It's a lot easier, especially for gyp­ sum, because it is slippery," said Allen. "This was a spe­ cial test case to see how it would work." 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At the time the USNS Mercy was activated, the civilian mari­ ners employed aboard vessels op­ erating in MSC's Pacific Fleet al­ ready could be found crewing vessels in that command. (The civilian seafarers aboard MSCPAC vessels, which operate throughout the year, are members of the SIU Government Services Division, once known as the Mil­ itary Sea Transport Union.) Layberthed in Oakland, Calif., the USNS Mercy is designed to provide combat medical support. MSG describes the vessel, and her twin ship based in Baltimore, as large, acute care medical facilities. The vessel, which was con­ verted from its previous life as a tanker, was on standby alert fol- The hospital ship USNS Mercy Is one of many vessels crewed by the SIU's government services division. The vessel recently set sail for the first time In many years. lowiiig the San Francisco earth­ quake in October of 1989 but it has not sailed for several years. Most of the time, the USNS Mercy is manned by a skeleton crew and kept in reduced operat­ ing status. "Ihe activation of the vessel increases the manning to some 70 civilian mariners and also Chronology of Events In Persian Gulf Crisis ^ -."• ••''.' v' In Red iea^ U.N. declares Iraqi troops Invade and occupy ^ployed Kuvwiiti annexation void. Kuwait in a matter of hours. MarAd advises U.S.-flag vessels to s^y August 10 at least 12 miles off the Ir^i and Arab League condemns the inva­ sion 1^ a vote of 12 out of 21 and Kuwaiti coasts. President^ Bush some countries agree to send troops freezes Iraqi and Kuwaiti aglets in United States and tails ori litions to defend Saudi Arabia. Iraq's Sad^ dam Hussein calls for an Arab Holy of the world to condemn l^on. War. NATO claims an at^ck on The United Nations condemns in­ Turkey by Iraq would be an attecK vasion. Ameiritan battle groups dttthsw^ placed on aiert. SB;';AnaU8l:12ft-fe iKugasta Iraqi begirt in^ng on Saudi Bush orders ments of Iraqi oil and almost all Arabian border. U.S. and Soviet Imports. Union issue joint statement con­ demning Iraqi invasion. August 13 U.S. military planes land in Saudi August 4 Arabia at a rate Of one every 10 The European Community freezes minutes. An Iraqi tanker sails empty IF ah Iraqi and Kuwaiti assets and from a Saudi Red Sea port because I imposes an embaigo on oil Imthe Saudi government would not ports permit tugs to dock the tanker. August 6 August IS Turk^ agrees to close Iraqi pipe­ Saddam Hussein seeks peace with line. U.N. adopts sanctions that Iran by returning POWs and terri­ virtually prohibit all trade witii Iraq tory captured in a nine-year war. and occupied-Kuwait. U.S. govemrnent announces it will help enforce Augnstl? sanctions and deploys USS inde­ Bush calls up military reserves. pendence battle group to northern Saddam Hussein raises tiie titreat Arabian Sea. of worldwide terrorism. FAaguilT August 18 The U.S. begins moving troops to Iraq places foreign natidriais around Saudi Arabia as part of multina­ military targets, factories md in­ tional defense force. stallations as a "human shietd." U.S. warships fire rounds across iMilitstt the bows of two Iraqi inkers that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussitn an­ will not slop for inspection. nexes Kuwait. U.S. troops and air­ craft start arriving in Saudi Arabia. August 20 Great Britain announces its support Bush declares Americans bwng held for the multinational force. t^ Iraq as "hostages." The United Arab Emirates agrees to host U.S. August 9 forces. USS Eisenhower and task force hundreds of medical personnel. Both hospital ships are capable of becoming fiilly operational within five days. For the 894-foot vessel's current deployment, SIU crewmembers have beenjoined by Navy medical personnel. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the 69,360 ton USNS Mercy carried close to 1,200 people in the ship's comple­ ment. As the vessel was about to sail, family members of the crew and medical staff assembled at the Oakland Naval Supply Center in what became a spontaneous good­ bye party. j::'V ] if Seafarers Meet Manning Meeds Continued from pt^e 3 resentatives of management and labor. Due to the contractual im­ plications of the current mobili­ zation, the SAB put into efifect the following provisions for the du­ ration of the current emergency; • The relief system for class A seamen who have acquired the necessary four months seatime has been waived, excluding perma­ nent ratings. Seamen in permanent ratings will stick to their desig­ nated rotations. • Class A seamen may remain aboard their vessels in excess of 240 days and Class B seamen may stay on for more than 180 days. Normally, the shipping rules re­ quire that Class A and B seamen limit the amount of seatime per year to 240 or 180 days, depending on the classification. This rule has been lifted for the time being. Pension Pay Protected In calling upon pensioners, the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan voted to allow reti­ rees to participate in the activation without interruption of their monthly pension payments. As a result of the trustees' action, re­ tired SIU members sailing on ves­ sels with a military support pur­ pose will continue to receive their monthly pension check in addition to the pay accrued by shipping. All union members currently on the beach, or pensioners inter­ ested in playing a role, or inactive Seafarers with ratings are being urged by the SIU to contact the nearest union hall or manpower office. The manpower center, which is open 24-hours-a-day, can be reached by dialing 1-800-SEACREW (or 1-800-732-2739). U.S.-Flag Fleet Activated for Gulf Continued from page 3 Seafarers aboard the sealift tankers, other MSG ships or some commercial U.S.-flag carriers also may find themselves taking part in Operation Desert Shield as it is possible that additional vessels will be called up. The union is taking steps to ensure that increased de­ mands for manning vessels can be met swiftly and efficiently. Trained for Rradiness SIU members for several years have participated in training ex­ ercises coordinated under the aus­ pices of the military in preparation for real-life operations such as De­ sert Shield. In addition. Seafarers upgrading at the union's training facility receive instruction on sealift procedures such as crane op­ erations, helicopter maneuvers and solid shield exercises, a process designed to safeguard a vessel in contact with chemical warfare. Underway replenishment pro­ cedures also are enacted and stud­ ied in exercises and course work through the Lundeberg School. Seafarers are asked to give special attention to cargo operations be­ cause much of the military's heavy equipment requires careful han­ dling. The union's school has a group of instructors known as the "mo­ bile sealift training team" who pe­ riodically board SlU-contracted military vessels to conduct sealiftpreparedness exercises. -m ' ; • 'V : xM 9^ ,,i : ' I*-! •' " �SEAFARERS LOG 8 LEFT—Patrolman Joe Perez (in cap) takes care of business during a union meeting aboard the Overseas Ohio. From the left are QMED John Miranda. DELI Phillip Watson, AB Alvin Kirksey, Perez, AB Stephen Sylvia, AB Daniel Eckert and GSU Windell Bloodworth. BELOW—Shore leave is over for QMED John Miranda and DEL! Phillip Watson who return to the Overseas Ohio after visiting Chiriqui Grande, Panartia. SIU Grew Works Hard To Keep Overseas Ohio Running Smoothly Deck department members (from left) Alvin Kirksey, Stephen Sylvia and Jerry Borucki get ready to tie up the tanker in Panama. AB John Gauthier and Bosun Jerry Borucki take care of sorne painting needed on the deck. Borucki provided these pictures for the LOG. SIU crewmembers are trained to handle most any situ­ ation arising at sea. Bosim Jerry Borucki proved that not only is he a very skilled member of the deck department, but he also is quite adept at using a camera. Borucld took his camera on a recent voyage of the Overseas Ohio to Panama. He provided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs of SIU crewmembers working aboard the tanker as well as the payoff in Louisiana. Everything was running smoothly aboard the Overseas Ohio, according to Joe Perez, SIU patrolman from the port of New Orleans. Perez recently met the ship as it was docked at Nine Mile An­ chorage, near Violet, La. The patrolman noted that the crew had plenty of work to keep them busy aboard the tanker. The few complaints he encountered were handled onboard with no problems, Perez reported. The Overseas Ohio, which is operated by Maritime Overseas Corporation, loads oil in Pan­ ama and unloads at various ports in Texas, Louisiana and Florida in the Gulf of Mexico region. QMED Jorge Bermeo, Third Mate Marshall Townsend and Second Mate Roy Pino handle a fire hose during safety drills aboard ship. ABOVE—^The galley gang of Steward Grant Marlett and Chief Cook Leticia Perales are ready to handle the crew's food needs. LEFT—AB Alvin Kirksey, AB Willie Chestnutt and Bosun Jerry Borucki inspect a life ring RIGHT—Preparing for a safety drill aboard the Ohio are Third Mate Marshall Townsend, AB Alvin Kirksey and QMED Jorge Bermeo. �AUGUST 1990 The Iraq invasion of Kuwait SIU's Government Service Crews Aboard Military's Hospital Ship Readied for Persian Gulf Duty USNS Mercy Becomes Fully Activated Seafaring members of the union's government services division were called upon to man the recentlyactivated USNS Mercy, one of the military's two hospital ships. At the time the USNS Mercy was activated, the civilian mari­ ners employed aboard vessels op­ erating in MSC's Pacific Fleet al­ ready could be found crewing vessels in that command. (ThjC civilian seafarers aboard MSCPAC vessels, which operate throughout the year, are members of the SIU Government Services Division, once known as the Mil­ itary Sea Transport Union.) Layberthed in Oakland, Calif., the USNS Mercy is designed to provide combat medical support. MSG describes the vessel, and her twin ship based in Baltimore, as large, acute care medical facilities. The vessel, which was con­ verted from its previous life as a tanker, was on standby alert fol- The hospital ship USNS Mercy is one of many vessels crewed by the SIU's government services division. The vessel recently set sail for the first time in many years. lowing the San Francisco earth­ quake in October of 1989 but it has not sailed for several years. Most of the time, the USNS Mercy is manned by a skeleton crew and kept in reduced operat­ ing status. 'The activation of the vessel increases the manning to some 70 civilian mariners and also Chronalogy of Events In Persian Gulf Crisis :v''' • :=• K" '... 1 • Iraqi troops Invade and occupy Kuwait in a matter of hours. MarAd advises U.S.-flag vessels to stay at least 12 miles off the Iraqi and Kuwaiti coasts. President Bush freezes Iraqi and Kuwaiti assets in United States and calls on nations of the world to condemn action. The United Nations condemns in­ vasion. American battle groups placed on alert. Augusta Iraqi troops begin massing on Saudi Arabian border. U.S. and Soviet Union issue joint statement con­ demning Iraqi invasion. August 4 The European Community freezes all Iraqi and Kuwaiti assets and imposes an embargo on oil im­ ports. August 6 Turkey agrees to close Iraqi pipe­ line. U.N. adopts sanctions that virtually prohibit all trade with Iraq and occupied-Kuwait. U.S. govern­ ment announces it will help enforce sanctions and deploys USS Inde­ pendence battle group to northern Arabian Sea. August? The U.S. begins moving troops to Saudi Arabia as part of multina­ tional defense force. August 8 Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein an­ nexes Kuwait. U.S. troops and air­ craft start arriving in Saudi Arabia. Great Britain announces its support for the multinational force. August 9 USS Eisenhower and task force deployed in Red Sea. U.N. declares Kuwaiti annexation void. August 10 Arab League condemns the inva­ sion by a vote of 12 out of 21 and some countries agree to send troops to defend Saudi Arabia. Iraq's Sad­ dam Hussein calls for an Arab Holy War. NATO claims an attack on Turkey by Iraq would be an attack on the whole of NATO. August 12 Bush orders Navy to halt all ship­ ments of Iraqi oil and almost all imports. August 13 U.S. military planes land in Saudi Arabia at a rate of one every 10 minutes. An Iraqi tanker sails empty from a Saudi Red Sea port because the Saudi government would not permit tugs to dock the tanker. August 15 Saddam Hussein seeks peace with Iran by returning POWs and terri­ tory captured in a nine-year war. August 17 Bush calls up military reserves. Saddam Hussein raises the threat of worldwide terrorism. August 18 Iraq places foreign nationals around military targets, factories and in­ stallations as a "human shield." U.S. warships fire rounds across the bows of two Iraqi tankers that will not stop for inspection. August 20 Bush declares Americans being held by Iraq as "hostages." The United Arab Emirates agrees to host U.S. forces. hundreds of medical personnel. Both hospital ships are capable of becoming fully operational within five days. For the 894-foot vessel's current deployment, SIU crewmembers have been joined by Navy medical personnel. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the 69,360 ton USNS Mercy carried close to 1,200 people in the ship's comple­ ment. As the vessel was about to sail, family members of the crew and medical staff assembled at the Oakland Naval Supply Center in what became a spontaneous good­ bye party. 1. • Seafarers fi/leet ti/lanning Neetfs Continued from page 3 resentatives of management and labor. Due to the contractual im­ plications of the current mobili­ zation, the SAB put into effect the following provisions for the du­ ration of the current emergency: • The relief system for class A seamen who have acquired the necessary four months seatime has been waived, excluding perma­ nent ratings. Seamen in permanent ratings will stick to their desig­ nated rotations. • Class A seamen may remain aboard their vessels in excess of 240 days and Class B seamen may stay on for more than 180 days. Normally, the shipping rules re­ quire that Class A and B seamen limit the amount of seatime per year to 240 or 180 days, depending on the classification. This rule has been lifted for the time being. Pension Pay Protected In calling upon pensioners, the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan voted to allow reti­ rees to participate in the activation without interruption of their monthly pension payments. As a result of the trustees' action, re­ tired SIU members sailing on ves­ sels with a military support pur­ pose will continue to receive their monthly pension check in addition to the pay accrued by shipping. All union members currently on the beach, or pensioners inter­ ested in playing a role, or inactive Seafarers with ratings are being urged by the SIU to contact the nearest union hall or manpower office. The manpower center, which is open 24-hours-a-day, can be reached by dialing 1-800-SEACREW (or 1-800-732-2739). U.S.-Flag Fleet Activated for Gulf Continued from page 3 Seafarers aboard the sealift tankers, other MSG ships or some commercial U.S.-flag carriers also may find themselves taking part in Operation Desert Shield as it is possible that additional vessels will be called up. The union is taking steps to ensure that increased de­ mands for manning vessels can be met swiftly and efficiently. Trained for Readiness SIU members for several years have participated in training ex­ ercises coordinated under the aus­ pices of the military in preparation for real-life operations such as De­ sert Shield. In addition. Seafarers upgrading at the union's training .it - ; .r facility receive instruction on sealift procedures such as crane op­ erations, helicopter maneuvers and solid shield exercises, a process designed to safeguard a vessel in contact with chemical warfare. Underway replenishment pro­ cedures also are enacted and stud­ ied in exercises and course work through the Lundeberg School. Seafarers are asked to give special attention to cargo operations be­ cause much of the military's heavy equipment requires careful han­ dling. The union's school has a group of instructors known as the "mo­ bile sealift training team" who pe­ riodically board SlU-cpntracted military vessels to conduct sealiftpreparedness exercises. .. • A '•#, . ' . • • ill' "o-, .• " •' �'.•• .'&--^ Js^ 1".- > '• fijk ,rj - '.^ -"• ' ''- '- ' ••'• • ' '-ri-- J.Kji'V-;'. ^ iV f-.i. '*; •;!•", .i-v> • ••! '•••< I - . . :,' "*, 1-- - --/-.v.- . • - " '' - • ••. ..'••i ' SeAfARCRS £06 ;: •J. -• I. r,v •t • :' •:' •J A- • 1;, 'a r'r ' . If" WAW'i-: f^"• From Galveston and Houston to Corpus Christi, SlU-crewed G&H Towing tugboats are busy working along Ae Gulf of Mexico. The Texas-based fleet of 28 tugs handles shipdocking and barge staging in Freeport, Texas City and the cities listed above as well as moving oil rigs in the Gulf. The company has been an SIU contrac­ tor for approximately 40 years. Dean Corgey, SIU assistant vice president who also worked as an engineer for G&H, said the company's stable operation "pro­ vides job security for the SIU in­ land boatman along the coast." Many of the crewmembers of the fleet began their careers at the Harry Limdeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. Ac­ cording to Corgey, several G&H employees have worked their way up to the wheelhouse and engine by upgrading through the school. "It's a highly trained fleet. They are skilled boatmen operating in some of the most sensitive and haz­ ardous waterways in this country. TTie G&H crews are a good bunch of guys," Corgey said. One of the highest priorities of G&H Towing is maintaining its safety record. Crewmembers con­ stantly are reminded of the right and wrong way to do their jobs. The crews of some tugs have worked several consecutive years without incxuring any job-related injuries. Corgey said the SIU train­ ing the members receive has a lot to do with these streaks. SIU Patrolman Joe Perez pro­ vided these photographs for the Seafarers LOG. •h -j'v-; VJ., AB George Champion, DEL) Robert Hardin and Engineer F. E. Vaughn get ready to go to work on the Trojan. The Jupiter crew—Capt. Sonny GIbbs, CE Ben Elmore, Deckhand Robert Coleman and DEL) Adam Simon in­ take a break. Chief Engineer Joseph Kleimann makes sure the Juno stays in top op­ erating condition. : '. 3'. • '..l y Ready to handle their next assign­ ments on the Titan are Able Seamen Rodney Mix and G. M. Collier. In the Judge's galley for a union meet­ ing are AB Mike McGee, Engineer Jack Croft, OS James Jackson and Capt. Larry Evans. Getting ready to set sail are OS Kevin easier. Master C. Benoit, AB J. Bovay and CE D. McDonald of the Gretchen. •;^• . 'V";• -r: • Though he blinks for the camera. Captain Bob Deckard keeps his eyes open to dock the Mark K. Relaxing after bringing in the J. Harris Masterson are Mate Paul Cornwall, DEU Brett Palmer, AB R. Gustafson, and Engineer T. Turner. The Marlin crew of Capt. Wallace Hogan Jr., Chief Engineer J. D. Lipscomb, AB James L. Boray and DEL) Steve Cornwall show their proud to be SIU. Taking a break after assisting a ship into the port area are Engineer Michael Fowler, AB Jan Weirauch and AB Phillip Jackson of the Mark II. Getting together on the bridge of the Titan are Capt. B. Cram, Asst. Eng. A. Diamond, AB R. Nix and AB G. M. Collier. Engineer Al Huntington heads for the bridge aboard the Frances E. Haden. Boatman Rickie bridge of the Trojan between runs. 'J Mark K crewmembers Robert Deckard (left) and Brian Smith (right) keep an eye on port activities. �'• • ..I • •/ y-"-' •: AUGUST 1990 . j" . Aboard the Frances Hammer i-, .ir". What started put as a 60-day relief for Chief Steward Rebecca J. Sleeper tumed into 90 very ex­ citing days aboard the Frances Hammer, as witnessed from the photos on this page. And although she says she never worked so hard in her life—it was also "the great­ est trip for seeing the world," she reported to the Seafarers LOG. Leaving from Jacksonville with a load of liquid lawn fertilizer for Odessa, Russia, the first stop for Sleeper and her fellow crewmembers, who appear in pho­ tographs on this page, was Istan­ bul, Turkey to pick up stores and mail. Then on to Russia and a backload to Romania, which Sleeper enjoyed best of all. "The people were so friendly, the music was festive and the food was very good." She even enjoyed the horsemeat dinner (but promised •'•• v yyvyiy#' • .T J. - 1 she wouldn't incorporate it into any of her recipes). The weather was gorgeous the entire time, "even in Russia," said the steward, a graduate of the Lundeberg trainee and upgrading programs. In Egypt, a side trip to Cairo got the ship's crewmembers a camel ride, and in Italy, a bus ride to Rome took them on a tour of the Vatican. There were other stops as well: Tangiers, Malta and Puerto Rico before returning to Jackson­ ville. But it's a lot of hard work for everyone involved in making such a long voyage—20 days just to get there—and a pleasant break, and probably the most favorite form of entertainment, were the shipboard barbecues enjoyed by officers and crew alike, reported Sleeper. • win. <;y ' %\. Camel riding Is quite an adventure for members of the Frances Hammer's crew. During a stopover In Egypt, some of the crew took a tour of Cairo and the great pyramids. From the left, the camel riders are A3 Royce S. Kauffman, Bosun Richard Wilson, Captain Richard D. Fasano, Chief Steward Rebecca J. Sleeper and Second Mate Donald E. Carden. 7.''m. • At- A;?'?''r •i:•i'4 • B''-" •,• f, ,7 'r 'A-.-A-r •A BBMr' Bosun Richard Wilson has the task of lighting the grill for the ship's barbecue. I' ; •3 . Chief Steward Rebecca J. Sleeper aboard the Frances Hammer as It sails through the Bosporus Strait. The mosques of Istanbul, Turkey are visible In background. Sleeper took the photographs that appear on this page, y i • '/s > l-l- " :: •vvyi;. •' ' 'V ... "C" ? Chief Cook Toyokazu R. Gonzales has his work cut out for him—turning this hunk of beef Into a tasty barbecue for officers and crew alike. :%• • i- •W-.-,. I . v.-• tV'-' i • •' •^1 • •;.r A...!'/# •A A-, - "pi It's dirty work up In the boilers, according to Chief Pumpman Richard Parrlsh, who takes a short break before cleaning up. • -ii". ••"•I ; - • f• A-j.. .vssSijai ; • Ap •'. If • •«-'a �• SOFUIBKS m • S unken marker buoys, clogged engine cooling water lines, increased drag and lower fuel efficiency are just a few of the problems facing Great Lakes shipping concerns that are caused by a clam-like critter that stubbomly clings layer after layer—to practically any hard surface. The zebra mussel, a non-edi­ ble, cream-colored mollusk with zig-zag stripes of brown, has disrupted navigation, ruined fishing nets and grounds, altered a delicate aquatic ecosystem, fouled beaches with razor-sharp shells and blocked raw water in­ take systems of many munici­ palities, utilities and factories. Over the next 10 years the prolific organism will cost users of the Great Lakes more than $5 billion in expenditures, esti­ mates one government agency that has studied the problem. One of the costs estimated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser­ vice will be incurred by opera­ tors who will spend more than $90,000 per vessel each year to coat each ship with a substance that will ward off zebra mussels which multiply at a ferocious rate. The agency believes that over a 10-year period, the coat­ ing of 67 lakers could cost ship­ ping companies in excess of $6Q million dollars. In the same study, the Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that redesign of water intake systems of nuclear power plants could cost $5 million each. In addition, annual maintenance and anti-zebra mussel treat­ ments will cost municipalities, utility companies and manufac­ turers millions of dollars. flushed." Seafarer Richard Gimpel, who works as a boatman on the Great Lakes, is also an angler. "I've fished the big lakes for more than 30 years and this is the worst threat to game fish populations that I've seen." The zebra mussel is capable of pro­ cessing a liter of water a day, consuming much of the plank­ ton and algae that have fed many Great Lakes fish. The prolifera­ tion of the pest has endangered many species of fish, particular­ ly the walleye, caught by com­ mercial and recreational fishermen alike. Threat to Shipping Other Lakes Seafarers report navigational buoys having been sunk by the weight of the zebra mussels. "These creatures are really a menace to shipping," summed up SIU Assistant Vice President for the Great Lakes 45 feet but can be found as deep as 300 feet, can be found throughout Europe and the Mediterranean; from Iran to Scandinavia. the invader rapidly will make its way into the Mississppi River American Steamship Com­ via the Desplaines and Illinois pany last year warned its mari­ rivers. New York's Finger ners in an article in the group's Lakes, the Hudson, Mohawk publication Soundings, "Clog­ and Allegheny rivers. ging is a potential problem for American Steamship Company. Pest Is Wildly Prolific It is possible that zebra mussels The pest is easily transported could cause blockage in ballast as bamacle-like growths on ves­ pipes or in cooling water strain­ sel hulls or in water which car­ ers. Blocked ballast pipes would ries the bivalve's microscopic result in reduced pumping larvae. Because the zebra muscapabilities... Blocked cooling isel can live out of water for 14 water strainers could ultimately days, it is suspected that plea­ cause the engines to overheat." sure boat enthusiasts moving Believed to have arrived to their crafts from one body of the Great Lakes in the ballast water to another run the risk of water of a European tanker in transferring the invader. Although indigenous to the 1986, the tiny zebra mussel, which usually does not reach Black, Caspian and Azov seas two inches in length, has rapidly of Eastern Europe, the zebra multiplied and now infests all of mussel extended its base as waLakes Erie and St. Clair and terbome commerce in Europe p^s of Lakes Ontario, Superior increased in the late 1700s. and Michigan and the St. Law­ Today the mollusk, which is rence River. It is expected that densest in depths of water up to Byron Kelley. The adult female zebra mus­ sel can produce 40,000 eggs per year, providing the water tem­ perature is in the 50 to 60 de­ grees Fahrenheit range. The eggs hatch into microscopic veligers which can actively swim as well as drift with the currents ensuring wide distribution. The mussel, which lives up to five years, tegins to form after eight to 30 days as a veliger. young mussel must anchor itself to a hard surface to continue liv­ ing. iniVASION OF THE ZEBRA MUSSa Damages Extensive Last year the hydraulic capa­ bility of the water intake pipe of Monroe, Mich, was reduced by 45 to 55 percent because of an infestation of zebra mussels which seem to have an affinity for the flow of currents through pij^s and other tubing. At one point, the city's intake system was cut off completely—a result of zebra mussel clusters and ice build-up, creating a serious threat to public health and forc­ ing many businesses to shut down for days. City officials also have noted a foul taste and smell in drinking water, be­ lieved to be present as a result of dead and decaying zebra mus­ sels. Lake Erie commercial fisher­ men report that mussels breed on the meshes and ropes of their trap nets, rendering them use­ less because the extra weight sinks t^m to the bottom. Boat owners are finding the hulls of their vessels thickly covered with dense masses of zebra mus­ sels. SIU member Jerry LaDuke, who sails as bosun, is an avid Great Lakes fisherman. The in­ festation has meant more work. "My boat has to be c^efully cleaned inside and out each time I pull out of a contaminated lake in preparation for going into an inland lake." To prevent block­ age in the boat's water intake system, he said "the outboard motor has to be thoroughly The small, striped mollusk is very adaptable, finding almost any surface Pictured above are zebra mussels clustered in a acceptable for attachment. Shown here is the effect of zebra mussels on water pipe. The mollusks rapidly build up—layer a car which was submerged upside down in Lake Erie for one year. after layer—clogging water intake systems. THE SPREAD OF THE ZEBRA MUSSEL: PAHERH & TIMETABLE STAGES OF GROWTH 9 EGG ^ microscopic VELIGER microscopic, 70 mm in length moves with water current POST-VELIGER microscopic, shell and oot appear, able to swim SEHLING microscopic. 200mm. secretes sticky threads ADULT grows to 4 cm. lives 3-5 years ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE ZEBRA MUSSEL CITIES SHIPPING RECREATION ZEBRA MUSSELS CLING TOBOnOM OF SHIP AND ENTER WATER INTAKES INDUSTRY ZEBRA MUSSEL SHELLS COLLECT ON BEACHES. MUSSELS ENTER WATER INTAKE VALVES OR COLLECT ONBOATBOnOMS ZEBRA MUSSELS COLLECT IN WATER INTAKE PIPES AND ZEBRA MUSSELS FORM IN WATER SUPPLIES. CLOG PIPES AND STOP PUMPS It secretes a tuft of sticky, elastic threads that allow it to clamp onto practically any sur­ face—including the shells of other zebra mussels—creating large colony clusters that have been known to reach greater than 100,000 per square meter. Not picky about what surface it will attach itself to, the mollusk has been found on every part of some sunken cars including fi­ berglass, cloth seats, glass, sheet metal, tires and plastic. No Solution in Sight Although the zebra mussel has very few natural predators, one species that preys on the mollusk is the diving duck. While the population of diving ducks has increased in several European lakes, no group on the continent has discovered a way to eradicate the mussels. Eu­ rope, which has faced a zebra mussel infestation for more than 200 years, still has no mecha­ nism for lake-wide control of the critters that is not deadly to other aquatic ecosystems. Earlier this year legislation was introduced in the House and Senate calling on the U.S. government to provide the means for research aimed at eradicating the nuisance mol­ lusk. While some chemical agents can combat the spread of the mollusk, their effect on humans and Great Lakes wildlife must be studied before they enter the food chain. State legislatures also are considering bills that will pro­ vide funding for zebra mussel research. The United States Coast Guard has established an interagency working group on the problem, bringing together representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Na­ tional Oceanographic and At­ mospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency. Great Lakes governmental organizations are working closely with their Ca­ nadian counterparts to monitor the infestation and develop mechanisms for preventing an all out take-over by the invader. Just prior to its summer re­ cess, Congress approved a re­ search effort directed at finding ways to eradicate or control the enormously costly zebra mussel infestation of the Great Lakes. �AUGUSTim .••bSfe As Concern for the Environment Grows Ships* Ballast Water Coming Under Scrutiny • ' •'" , . .r-V" , ;1. "1 - "j'" , The disruption of delicate en­ vironmental ares by foreign wildlife species believed to have been discharged in ballast water has brought worldwide attention to the problem of ships involuntarily transporting unwanted alien or­ ganisms. The zebra mussel infestation of the Great Lakes, which it is believed will cost around $5 billion to control and combat, is an ex­ ample of how a European mollusk lurking in the freshwater ballast of a freighter was discharged in a foreign environment and quickly established itself, rapidly spread­ ing out of control in its new home. Two other European species found in the Great Lakes have caused concern with water users —the spiny water flea and the ruffe, a predatory species of perch. In California, fishermen fear Asian aquatic animals recently dis­ covered along the West Coast, and Norwegian authorities worry that its farmed salmon has been con­ taminated by toxic algae brought to the Scandinavian coastline by foreign vessels. Threat to Domestic Waters In Australia, where five foreign aquatic species have been dis­ covered in coastal areas, the government has introduced a voluntary ballast water exchange program. The Australians give vessels entering the country's ports three options: submit a certificate verifying the ship's ballast water and sediment are free of toxic or­ ganisms, exchange ballast at sea or treat the water or certify that the vessel will not discharge ballast water while in port. In addition, the Australian government has desig­ nated shoreside treatment facilities and approved discharge areas. The Canadian government, in consultation .with the United States, St. Lawrence Seaway offi­ cials, the maritime industry and fishing groups, has enacted volun­ tary guidelines for vessels entering the Great Lakes that went into ef­ fect in May 1989. Under this program, ships are requested to exchange their ballast off the continental shelf before entering the St. Lawrence Seaway. If this is not possible for reasons of safety, the ballast may be ex­ changed in the Laurentian Channel in the Gulf of St. Lawrence where it is believed that little mixing oc­ curs between the waters in the Gulf and Channel. Spot Checks Allowed The masters of vessels entering the Great Lakes are requested to provide St. Lawrence Seaway in­ spectors with a report on the origin of the ship's ballast water and the date it was brought aboard. The Canadian Coast Guard conducts spot checks to see if ballast water was exchanged at sea. Currently the Canadian Coast Guard is evaluating the com­ pliance record and effectiveness of this program. International attention on the issue is expected to increase. Ear­ lier this year the International Maritime Organization (IMG), the agency of the United Nations charged with shipping matters, took the first step in developing worldwide regulations aimed at decreasing the likelihood of the in­ troduction of foreign and exotic or­ ganisms in the territorial waters of any nation. IMO Gets Into the Act The IMG's Marine Environ­ ment Protection Committee (MEPC) will form a working group on the subject at its meeting in November 1990. The organization's goal is to collect re­ search from around the world and entertain proposed solutions that can be incorporated in internation­ al standards. Deep water ballast transfer operations and possible chemical treatments—including simple chlorination—are among the mechanisms to be studied by the group. In the United States, the Coast Guard has proposed a three-phase approach to the problem. In the first year, the agency advocates that a voluntary program for the Great Lakes be established to dovetail the existing guidelines of the Canadian government. The second phase would make the Great L^es program mandatory. In the third year, the Coast Guard would institute a national program that would designate procedures for ballast exchange or acceptable alternatives that would ensure the discharged water was free of foreign organisms. Phase-In Process The Coast Guard has asked for the phase-in process in order to study how mandating an exchange of ballast water prior to entering American water will impact on a vessel's safety and economic viability as well as its effect on the environment. Gf concern is the structural strength of a ship during such an operation because of the delicate balance a ship maintains between fuel, ballast, empty tanks and cargo. Additionally, with most bal­ last tanks made up of floors and girders and beams, the likelihood of contaminated water remaining aboard is very high. Removal of sediment, often brought on when ballast has been loaded in shallow areas, which also can contain or­ ganisms, is another aspect to be Studied. The U.S. Coast Guard also has expressed concern over in­ creased fatigue among crewmembers resulting from the extra work of discharging ballast at sea. Legislation pending in Con­ gress, known as the Non-in­ digenous Aquatic Nuisance Act of 1990, would require the promulga­ tion of Coast Guard regulations that would govern the discharge of ballast water on the high seas, out­ side the 200 mile exclusive economic zone prior to entering a U.S. port. The regulations will apply to all foreign-flag vessels and all U.S.-flag vessels except those operating only within the ter­ ritorial waters of the U.S. or con­ tiguous coastal waters of North America. Vessels engaged in Jones Act trades, which fall within this category may still be required to provide other methods of ballast water treatment. New Methods Reviewed The bill also suggests that ves­ sels using chemical treatn]ient of ballast water may be exempted from this requirement. However, new methods of ballast treatment may be substituted for discharge in the future if they are proven effec­ tive. Some of the ways that have been suggested include ultra-violet treatment and chlorination. Under the bill, procedures for random sampling of ballast tank water would be developed by the Fish and Wildlife Service in conjunc­ tion with the Coast Guard. The legislation as presented provides the vessel master the authority to put safety above the fulfillment of this procedure, but shipping groups believe that par­ ticular part of the bill needs strengthening arid Clarification. Hearings were held earlier this summer in both chambers of Con­ gress on the bill, which was intro­ duced by John Glenn (D-Ghio) in the Senate and Henry Nowak (DN.Y.) in the House. The legislation has not yet been considered by the full House or Senate. , -• » ' rV-A?." . Si- Ballast Water In Ocean Vessels /Is I Shaded areas represent Ballast Water BULK CARRIER >, • GENERAL CARGO CARRIER a . n. C n. IX ORE CARRIER TANKER W Chart Information from SEAWAY REVIEW Magazine/January-March 1990 Senate Bucks Preference Foes Continuedfrom page 4 basic opposition to a set aside. But it does allow the Great Lakes par­ ticipants to get a portion of the cargo that will allow them to in­ crease their opportunity to share in the Public Law 480 cargo opera­ tions," the Louisiana senator con­ cluded. House Addresses Lakes Concerns The House 1990 farm bill also contained language regarding an allocation of cargo to Great Lakes ports. The House version calls for a waiver of the three-year waiting period that liner vessels built or registered in foreign nations must go through before transferring to an American flag and a set aside for Great Lakes ports through 1996 to be reduced by 10 percent from the 1991 level each year after that. Bill Goes to Conference It is expected that the con­ ference committee for the farm bill will begin meeting when House and Senate members return from the August recess next month. After differences in language are ironed out and accepted by both chambers of Congress, the legisla­ tion goes to the president's desk for final approval. One of the areas of difference that will be discussed by House and Senate conferees will be the Great Lakes language. As neither the House nor Senate farm bill contained anti-cargo preference provisions, the issue is not likely to be raised during the committee meetings. However, SIU legislative representatives will be monitoring closely the actions of the conference committee to en­ sure the interests of U.S.-flag ship­ ping are not subjected to yet another attempt to weaken or kill cargo preference. ' -i • • '•y- .-V V;. V.-; • • .'ir b •r s.y , V"' T: -i -v''- ' .i i-.. \ f-,j. • �"ft •t.5 safARiRS m 14 AB Reiner's First Novei is a Biockbuster Thriller Book Portrays Life Aboard a Tanker inthel950s and 1980s i .,v^ •vt^ "*; 'i>.'. Mt- •' *' I »,,'i •m- '• it •>-.' • ;••''•:••'" ' -•'tu', Hi it •r--^ .;, •' • ••.•.••i;--i -« •>" . -• ' i - . •' ' y •••'', SIU member Larry Reiner re­ cently has published his first novel, Minute of Silence. The fast-paced adventure story was written while the AB was at sea. Reiner draws from his experiences as a union seaman sailing on non-union Cities Service vessels in the late 1940s during an SIU organizing drive and his 40-year career in the merchant marine, most of it spent on tankers. Reiner sets the first portion of his novel on the Concordia, described as "514 feet of ruststreaked hull thrusting forth like a pregnant whore. Stained, sullen and, showing her age, she was still well paid for'her services. But her owners expended on her only as much as necessary to keep her afloat." As the story unfolds, the reader senses that many crewmembers are motivated by allegiances formed during organizing drives directed at fink tankers. One crewmember describes those drives: "The closer to the NLRB election they came, the deadlier the contest was becoming. On the disputed ships, beatings, knifings and 'mysterious disappearances at sea' were becoming commonplace. And ashore, seamen suspected of being organizers were followed and attacked—sometimes killed. The body of one had been recently stuffed in a garbage pail close to the union building." It is not only the union sym­ pathizers who are haunted by the organizing driyes. "The company recognized the engineer's con­ tempt for anything that faintly resembled communism and he soon became an important factor in its struggle with the union The company provided him with funds to be used at his discretion to estab­ lish a police force throughout the tanker fleet." Tension mounts as more is revealed about each character and as the Concordia sails into a tropi­ cal storm rapidly reaching hur­ ricane strength. The second part of Minute of Silence opens in the '80s on a tanker employed in the Alaska oil trade. Concluding the book, in an afterword section, Reiner com­ ments on the history of the modem American merchant marine and the status of today's fleet. Author Knows Life at Sea Those who have sailed will feel at home with Reiner's setting and language. The author effectively captures in straight-forward prose the relationships and life aboard a ship. Here is a scene from the messroom: "Both 4 to 8 ABs were seated opposite the coffee lim, half as­ leep. The 4 to 8 fireman-watertender and oiler sat at the table behind playing cribbage. Stacey stripped off his rain gear, poured himself some coffee, and settled down at the after table next to the standby phone "Save for a word or two from the cribbage players, the five men sat there silently swaying from side to side as the Concordia rolled along J. in the building seas. "Reed, the night cook and baker, bmshed flour off his hands as he came in from the galley. 'Sure 'nough workin' herself into a nasty blow ain't she?' He poured himself some coffee and sat down at the table opposite the passageway to the galley. 'Any more news 'bout the storm?"' It is no wonder that Reiner can accurately present shipboard life and drama. At the age of 19, Reiner went to work on Missis­ sippi river barges, leaming to pump and getting a taste for the life of a seaman. Drawn to ocean­ going ships, Reiner visited the NMU hall, but found he"couldn't stomach" the NMU's bias to the left at that time. He made his way to the SIU hall, where he helped by doing odd jobs around the hall. Reiner's first deep sea ship was a non-union tanker operated by Cities Service. For a year and a half, Reiner participated in SIU organizing drives, guided by Paul Hall, Sonny Simmons, Keith Terpe, some of the SIU's leaders at that time. In 1951, Reiner became a full book member of the SIU. His sailing career was interrupted by a stint in the army as an infantryman and medic during the Korean war. Remembers Paul Hall Reiner describes the late SIU president Paul Hall as one of the biggest influences in his life. He recalled how Hall always gave him a helping hand. "When I came out vWWlrl -i'V-r.;- SIU member Larry Reiner is pictured on the Overseas Boston in 1983. While sailing, the AB spends much of his off-duty hours writing short stories about seamen and life at sea in the merchant marine. of the army after Korea, I went straight to the union hall. But as soon as I got there, I was greeted by two guys who answered my questions about whether Paul was in by slamming me up against the bulkhead. "Paul must have heard the com­ motion, because I heard someone say 'What's going on here?' I answered,'It's Larry Reiner.' Im­ mediately I was taken to see Paul. I didn't realize that he had recently had his life threatened and that the union was in a big beef. He asked how I'd been, did I need anything and then he peeled off a couple hundred dollars from his own mdney to carry me over until I shipped. That's the kind of guy he was, always looking out for us, no matter what was going on." Reiner's feeling for the union runs deep. In fact, his loyalty earned him a week in the brig. "In '51, after I'd just gone into the army to go to Korea, we were still stateside, someone handed me live ammunition, told us to break out the bayonets and took us to break up a strike. It turned Out the army was going to bust up a bunch of white caps, my own SIU brothers. I said, "Those guys are from my own union.' And I refused to par­ ticipate. The army wasn't too happy and they threw me in the jug for a week and threatened a court martial." Minute of Silence has captured the attention of one Hollywood film company and a New Yorkbased, mass market-oriented paperback publishing company. This fall, Reiner's book will te featured at an international book publishing fair in West Germany. The publication of Reiner's book coincides with several major tanker disasters—such as the Exxon Valdez and the Mega Borg. The publisher of Minute of Silence, J. Dwight of Integra Press, believes the book can play an im­ portant role in the current debate on tanker safety. "What Larry Reiner has to say about the state of the tanker industry will be noticed because he himself has actually sailed on those kind of ships and he knows the industry," said Dwight. The 268-page novel is available in hardback for $18.95 from In­ tegra Press; 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119; Phoenix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping costs will be paid by the publishing company on books ordered before October. SIU members and retirees should note when requesting the book, their affiliation with the union, and Larry Reiner will autograph the book. �:f- • • •mi'' ••iiiiiiiimjuiiii'm" AUGUST 1990 15 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JULY 1^1, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ? m San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu louston St. Louis iney Poiiii Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT '434 11 " , 0 ,^ , 2 9 '2. w-y .1 . 9 15 •' 14 • •„ ;.^„;;:,;35-^ 23 12 34 9 10 ,i 5'- 30 ^ 0 : 11 2 ^ 9 1 6 10 5 12 9 4 7 5 14 29 4 10 9 9 17 5 7 7 10 11 0 9 23 15 28 7 10 ' 3 3 8 4 5 6 7 0 10 85 83 8 0 3^ 66 4 1 4 13 46 10 ^ I 4 4 12 6 26 50 17 6 15 12 . 5 15 6 2 0 10 3 1 8 0 5 6 1 3 5 10 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York jiliiladelphia, .iBaltimorei Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco (ilmingiQh Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis c i'• "''""fit ..•'•Ml sewMe •••••> Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmih^pn Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals .m Friday, September 21: y San Juan Thursday, September 6 iSt. Louis Friday^ Sefiemiber 14 vsiaiii IhMWtain , Friday, September 14 y Dulnth.' Wednesday, September 12 Jersey Gify Wednesday, September 19 New Bedford Tuesday, September 18 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimorg^ Norfolk * Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Pqinf Totals Piney Point Tuesday, September 4 New York Tuesday, September 4 Philadelphia y Wednesday, Septembers Balthnore Thursday, September 6 Norfolk Thursday, September 6 Jacksonville Thursdayv September 6 :rAlgonac '••Vy: Friday, September 7 Houston Mmktey, September New Orleans Tuesday, September 11 Mobile ;vii^dnesday, September 12 San Francisco j^llhursday, September 13 •MS .; Monday, September 17 JlneyJ yirS'i SepteiB&er ' AAembership Meetings; Deep, Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Pet^onals • AL ALEXANDER An old friend, Joseph Kaufman, is trying to locate you. Please get in touch with him at 320 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, tele­ phone (213) 276-2947. ' EDWARD A. LaRODA Please contact Mabel LaRoda, 1305 Pebbledon Street, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Vety important. 9 0 1 3 2 12 't"' 11 6 11 3 1 8 0 0 68 13 2 2 8 11 20 14 14 9 9 6 45 8 3 28 192 0 1 4 6 15 7 7 r 4 8 0 1 3 4 10 17 1 5 5 7 7 '6 DAVID MURRAY Please contact your sister or mother immediately. }y'-y9•r 4 -rV Q 0 1 10 5 1 5 0 0 213 60 124 0 141 BOBBY GENE McMICHAEL Please contact your sister, June Renfrow, or send your address. Very important! You can write her at 139 Meadowpark Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 or call (601) 582-0675. 4 3 37 2 12 Totals AU Departments 636 429 350 520 308 330 199 1,021 533 398 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. • **'1 'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of July was down from the month of June. A total of 1,357 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,357 jobs shipped, 520 jobs or about 38 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were liUed by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 199 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,735 jobs have been shipped. ,/ . I"'., '.' . • .. y oi' CORRECTIONS In the July 1990 issue of the Seafarers LOG, James Oehlenslager was listed in the Final Departures as having re­ tired in June 1987. Brother Oehlensla­ ger was an active member at the time of his death. In the July 1990 issue of the Seafarers LOG, George Costango thanked all his friends for their support during his recent illness. His address was listed incorrectly. Anyone wishing to send a card or letter may reach him at 500 W. 22nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. ^•1 �I, • u SaFARmiOG Dispatcheis' Report for Groat Lakes p: CL—Company/Lakes JULY 1-31, 1990 jv'.,••• -„ •»• r,'^ • • . : ••:-?•'•••:;-: '.K I. :;•; . NP—Non Priority DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT ;|f, 6. 5 ! '0 '3 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port , -AlTMiESiii ^8 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 Totals AU Departments 0 35 27 0 69 33 0 20 29 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. i::v; T-, • Dispatchors' Roport for inland Waters JULY 1-31, 1990 ' • President r MkhadSaeco &i^tary-Treasurcr JoMphDlGiarKio Executive Vice President JosqpliSscctf Yii» Pres&Ient Colfectivie Angus ''Red" Campbell Vis»^sident Attotte GdaSt Jack Caffey Vice President Gulf Coast Thomm Gilded Vice President West Coast George President Lakes a^ Inijand^'^tcrs .3ohiW«y: Vice PfMdent Goveninient SeiV^ : " :Rj^ A. Merow • ••• , *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Ail Groups All Groups CiassCL ClassLClassNP Class CL ClassLOassNP ClassCL ClassLCiassNP Port • f-f?-. ?: t., • U-Lakes • 5^1 .-..'v.- ' ; ' ' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way C^p Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algoriac, MI 48001 013)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Bialtimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 7()5 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 iifSh J 5 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (W 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. '} • ^Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 MCKSONVI^ 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEYCITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 ' "1 .y MOBILE .. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy^. > . MobUe, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 V, " NEWBED^ 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02749 ^ . (508)997-5404 . NEWORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. ^ ^ New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 W ' NORFOLK nSThiidSt. v.., ", }'•••. ft ,.•; , •-_•/=. •: •. U"V JT •' '; '/ " -.r t'-- -•• '* . 'V, v-/ Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac ^ Stv Louis *iney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia .• • • u u 0 0 71 WT ^ , •. ' 0 T - /'0' u o 0 0 11 5 0 0 0 . •I:' 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Norfolk Mobile New Orleans iJacksonville Ftrancisco mm Seattle -':^V - '.-•v.v ••iyx ,• Totals AH Departments 59 13 31 35 15 17 177 81 73 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Ilegistered on the Beach" meians the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - 7^622-im'^ PHILADELPHIA I' ' 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 •: " (215)336-3818 I--: -• : PINEY POINT St. Mary's County ' ^ Kney Point, MD 20674 GOl) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St; Stop 16 Santuice, PR 00907 a (809) 721-4033 v;.-.j SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Vt^fanington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 . •„ " . > .v-'S| �'-•z'-i •" i)-' t'S. :'•: ;, f •: AUGusrim T 57«-. he Seafaiere Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 21 members of the union this month. Of this total; 14 sailed in the deep sea division, five in the inland section and two in the Great Lakes. While several of the members served in the military or the SIU during World War II, Brother Wil­ liam Cofone was ship's chairman of a vessel that was damage'^ by an ex­ plosion during the Viemam conflict. He was working in the deck depart­ ment on the SS Robin Hood on March 27,1971, when a mine or bomb knocked a 27 by 19 foot hole in the ship's hull. Cofone reported no injuries to the crew in a letter to headquarters. Two of the members retiring were bom in foreign countries. They are black gang members Heriberto Miranda, who was bom in Matanzas, Cuba and Panagiotis Mykoniatis, a native of Athens, Greece. What follows are brief biographi­ cal sketches of all these Seafarers and others who are retiring. DEEP SEA CECIL P. AYERS, 65, joined the Seafarers in June 1971 in the port of New York. The Encino, New Mexico native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Ayers upgraded his engine department rating to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He calls Cypress, Texas home. SER VANO CASTRO, 62, joined the SIU in June 1963 in the port of New York. After serving in the Army from 1951 to 1956, the steward department member sailed aboard Sea-Land vessels during the early part of his career. Brother Castro still lives in his native Santurce, P.R. WILLIAM COFONE, 65, joined the union in September 1955 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of New York City, he shipped in the deck department and became a recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Cofone resides in the Philippines. HARRY J. DURACHER, 52, joined the Seafarers in July 1956 in his native New Orleans. Brother Duracher started his career in the galley, but switched to a posi­ tion in the deck department. He still calls New Orleans home. JOSEM. ESPANOL,64, joined the SIU in May 1960 in the port of New York. He was bom in Arecibo, P.R. Brother Espanol sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He has retired to Coventry, Conn. 77 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. LEOPOLD FAULKNER, 65, joined the union in February 1945 in the port of New York. The galley gang member was bom in St. Thomas, U S. Virgin Islands. Brother Faulkner now resides in New York City. WILBERT FRUGE,62, joined the Seafarers in January 1958 in the port of New Orleans. The Lake Charles, La. native served in the Navy from 1945 to 1947. Early in his steward depart­ ment career. Brother Fmge shipped on Mississippi Ship Company ves­ sels. He calls Houston home. HERIBERTO MIRANDA, 65, joined the SIU in May 1955 in the port of Miami. Bom in Matanzas, Cuba, Brother Miranda sailed in the engine department. He worked on South Atlantic & Carib­ bean Lines vessels early in his career. He shipped out of the port of Jacksonville, Ra. before he retired to Miami. HAZEL F. MORRIS, 64, joined the union in August 1956 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Pineville, N.C. and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1953, He sailed in the deck department. Brother Morris lives in Pittsburg, Calif. PANAGIOTIS MYKONIATIS, 65, joined the Seafarers in November 1968 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Athens, Greece and had sailed in the engine depart­ ment under the name of Pete Mikos. Brother Mykoniatis upgraded to QMED in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to his native Greece, taking up residence in the town of Glyfada. FRANK RODRIGUEZ, 31, graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in December 1978. Bom in San Pedro, Calif., he sailed in the deck department. He ^hipped out of the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez assisted in several union beefs during the '80s including the ACBL strike. He upgraded to tankerman in 1982. He resides in Elmhurst, N.Y. RICHARD SCHEMM,65, joined the union in July 1953 in the port of New York. A native of Philadelphia, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Schemm worked in the deck depart­ ment and sailed from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. late in his career. He has retired to Port Richey, Fla. SIMON G. SHARGABIAN, 64, joined the Marine Cooks & Stewards in Oc­ tober 1968 in San Francisco, prior to the union's merger with the SIU. The Massachu­ setts native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1963. Brother Shargabian upgraded his steward department rating at Piney Point in I98I. He now resides in Spring Hill, Fla. •L. -1 KEITH A. LOPER,51, joined the union in April 1965 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Ohio, he served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. Boatman Loper sailed in the deck department. He calls Chesapeake, Va. home. ' t GEORGE M. MILAZZO,60, joined the Seafarers in November 1964 in his native New Orleans. He served in the Marines from 1946 to 1948. The deck department veteran switched to the inland division in 1973 and worked on Interstate Oil vessels. Boatman Milazzo attended the 1978 educational conference at Piney Point. He resides in Covington, La. LEONARD A. POLK, 60, joined the SIU in May 1957 in the port of Houston. Bom in Walnut Springs, Texas, he served in the Army from 1951 to 1952. Boatman Polk shipped in the deck department on G&H Towing tugboats. He lives in Freeport, Texas. V-- GREAT LAKES 1 INLAND FLOYD J. KOENIG,61, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1956 in the port of New Orleans. He served as a captain for Cres­ cent Towing. Boatman Koenig still lives in his native Grema, La. DAVID M. LeBARRON, 55, joined the SIU in July 1971 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Hancock, Mass., he served in the Navy from WILLIAMS. GREGEL,62, joined the union in 1944 in his na­ tive Cleveland. After serving in the Army from 1951 to 1953, he switched his membership from the A&G district to the Great Lakes division in 1961. Brother Gregel worked in the deck department on Great Lakes Towing vessels. He has retired to Wyandotte, Mich. BOBBY G. WILSON, 58, joined the Seafarers in August 1966 in. the port of Detroit. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Wilson still lives in his native LaFollette, Tenn. '-i. The response to last month's notice, asl^g members for any old union records, photos or other memorabilia they may have "filed" away, has already yielded some interesting items. If you would like to contrib­ ute to the Union's archives, send the material to the Seafar­ ers LOG (where it will be ciatalogued and then sent to the museum). The address is: 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I- m •- f. LOOKING FOR MEMORABILIA OLIVER A. PITFIELD, 65, joined the SIU in Febmary 1967 in the port of Hous­ ton. The Biloxi, Miss, native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun in 1986 at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Pitfield lives in Houston. 1952 to 1956. Boatman LeBarron intermpted his deck department career for approximately four years to work as a patrolman in the port of Detroit. He has retired to Hillman, Mich. �iiiwfijlipli^ffl limiiiiiiii •iiiii iiiii ;J',?i£JiV '.r- ••tVvk-.^.. 18 Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract departnmit Those issues requiring anentjon onesolution are addressed by the union up^ receipt of the ships minutes. »|i' ';'.i::'. FIRSTLT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (Amsea), May 30 — Chairman W. Johnson, Secretary M. Yournett, Educa­ tional Director Raymond Culpepper. Chairman announced everything going smoothly. He told members to look in Seafarers LOG for information on vacationing at Piney Point. He thanked steward department for job well done. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew elected treasurer to create ship's fund. Members asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on travel reimbursement and when it should be paid. Next ports: Saipan and Guam. '' ' fe'..': rt?" SEALIFT CARIBBEANmC), May 10 — Chairman Paul G. King, Secretary R. R. Poovey, Educational Director Ross Hardy. Chairman stated all was going well with no complaints. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked that dryer be repaired. j|- CHARLESTON{Apex Marine), June 24 — Chairman Mark Ruhl, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefont. Chairman announced payoff would take place in New York and ves­ sel would lay up during July. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. Next port: Port Reading, N.J. 50, • ' "^-^1 If' „• ••L..*^ ••p '."K ' ••'• •.•. ••;• USNS Cfy>»(/PEA/Er(Mar Ship Operators), May 25 — Chairman J. Miller, Secretary R. Lee, Educational Director A. Mates, Steward Delegate Mark Stabile. Chairman stated there is need for more communication between union and ship. Educational director an­ nounced he had upgrading information from Piney Point. He said vessel needs - electrical safety program. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Crew noted purser was not providing daily news. Crew asked for op­ tion to be paid when signing off, even in the case of a member who signed on im­ mediately. Members also questioned how purser calculated draw. ' :• • GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Maritime Transport), June 17 — Chair­ man Ray E. Todd, Secretary Frank Ross. Chairman noted captain had used obscene language when referring to deck department. Secretary said everything was okay. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Engine delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested new linens and washing machines. GROTON{Apex Marine), June 9 — Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Payoff Aboard Monarch Jacksonville Port Agent James B. Koesy, right, meets with members aboard the Goldeh Monarch. At left is Robin Cotton. QMED/Pumpman. i# • • - .3ii- Deloatch, Educational Director J. Shuler, Deck Delegate George Cruz, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. Chair­ man announced, ship to payoff June 16 in Stapleton, N.Y. He said he would ask boarding patrolman about new contract. He noted vessel would be in Baltimore shipyard in August or September. He reminded crew to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed GT reported. Steward department thanked for its fme food. Deck department thanked for keeping galley and mess clean at night. Next port: Stapleton. GROTONiApex Marine), June 25 — Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director J. Shuler, Deck Delegate George Cruz^ Engine Delegate Luis A. Malave, Steward Delegate Dimas Rodriguez. Chairman announced ship would payoff June 29 in Stapleton, N.Y. He said he had received text from company that con­ tract not signed. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for status of manning scale on ITS vessels. Crew thanked Steward Marvin Deloatch and Chief Cook Dimas Rodriguez for very good food. Next port: Stapleton. ITB BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), June 23 — Chairman J. S. Rogers, Secretary Al Holland, Educational Director J. Thompson, Deck Delegate Geoffrey Brecht, Engine Delegate J. Moreno, Steward Delegate G. Hyman. Chairman announced payoff set for June 24 in port of Stapleton, N.Y. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Stapleton. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Apex Marine), June 17 — Chairman V. T. Nielsen, Secretary Glenn C. Bamman, Educa­ tional Director Tom Herbert, Deck Delegate Richard L. Tomas, Engine Delegate R. Vasquez, Steward Delegate Hazel Johnson. Chairman announced vessel would pay off June 24 in port of New York. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $25 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: New York. l./B£/77y SEA (Liberty Marine), June 18 — Chairman W. R. Dawson, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, Educational Director Maurice White, Deck Delegate Jean Savoce, Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. Chairman advised crew to respect local customs while vessel dock­ ed in Egypt. He said he expected vessel to return to Norfolk, Va. for payoff by July 9. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef concerning role of DEU. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew thaiiked Steward R. De­ Boissiere, Chief Cook Norman Taylor and GSU J. Smith for jobs well done. Crew also thanked deck and engine departments as best in SIU. Next ports: Alexandria, Egypt and Norfolk. LNG LIBRA (ETC), June 24 — Chair­ man Willie Mitchell, Secretary M. Ruggiero. Educational Director T. Curtis, Deck Delegate Stephen Hill, Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman an­ nounced incinerator had been installed. He said crew must separate tin and glass from items that can be burned. He said crew wiper will handle trash box on star­ board side. He reminded crew to keep forward tunnel door closed. Educational director asked crew to be sure to clean rooms when leaving ship. No beefs or "t: SBffJUaRS LOG MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), June 10 — Chairman Allan A. Rogers, Secretary Jose Ross, Deck Delegate Ralph C. Taylor. Chairman announced vessel would pay off Wednesday, June 13. No beefs or disputed OT reported. bie Steams, Deck Delegate Ervin Bronstein, Steward £)elegate James E. Lewis. Chairman informed members Piney Point is available for family vaca­ tions as well as upgrading. He an­ nounced payoff set for June 24. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted gar­ bage room smells and is unsanitary. Crew reminded to clean up after eating and sort trash into proper containers. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 17 — Chairman John NelT, Secretary R. G. Connelly, Educational Director Mike Overgaard, Deck Delegate Charles Mann, Engine Delegate Terry Preston,Steward Delegate Robert Arana. Chairman talked with crew about new contract and about not having alcohol on vessel. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review increases in pension, cost of living, dental and medi- OMI WABASH (OMl Corp.), June 15 — Chairman Joseph Moore, Secretary Thomas M. Wybo, Educational Direc­ tor Major Smith, Deck Delegate Efstratios Zoubantis, Engine Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman noted some repairs have been completed while other are waiting to be done. He announced payoff in Portsmouth, N.H. Educational director asked company to expedite mail to vessel. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer stated $175 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department disputed OT reported. Crew noted things were settling down after leaving shipyard. Next port: Arun, Indonesia, ^possible. On ocmion, because otSpaeei V''" •> •"• jirt?.vr^i''':^''— "'^-" r Welding In Hawaii SIU members who sail out of the Honolulu hall are pictured with Lundeberg School instructor Bill Foley Heft). The Piney Point instructor worked with (from second on left to right) Charlie Cantor, Brian Ortiz and Wick Lothar on all aspects of welding. cal care. Crew also asked contracts thanked for its good food and variety. department to review possibility of per­ Next ports: Portsmouth and Philadelphia. manent members registering at home OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime ports. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Overseas), June 23 — Chairman George OHf/CHARGE/? (OMl Corp.), June 15 Diefenbach, Secretaiy F. Payton. Chair­ — Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secretary man said he expected to receive details Neville Johnson, Educational Director on new contract at any time. No beefs or Wiley Yarber, Deck Delegate R. disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ Cooper. Chairman announced crew was tracts department to review dental waiting for telegram about new contract. benefits. Crew asked company to repair He said vessel will be running coastwise door locks as some do not close proper­ for next five years. Secretary asked mem­ ly. Next port: New Orleans. bers to be less wasteful and to place plas­ OFE/7SEAS 0///0 (Maritime Over­ tics where they belong. He urged crew to seas), June 25 — Chairman Richard help slow down destruction of environ­ Wardlaw, Secretary Earl Gray Sr., ment. Educational director urged mem­ Educational Director R. Durand, Deck bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School to Delegate W. Chestnutt, Engine provide maritime industry with qualified Delegate Robert Santos, Steward men. Treasurer reported more than $400 Delegate W. Bloodworth. Chairman in ship's fund and more than 800 movies relayed information from chief mate that onboard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ after returning from Panama with load of ment to look into allowing permanent oil, vessel will sit at anchor for few days before getting new orders. No beefs or members to take emergency leave without loss of job. Crew noted ship disputed OT reported. Crew thanked union for Seafarers LOG which mem­ needs to be exterminated. Next ports: bers said they enjoyed reading. Steward Texas City, Texas and Port Everglades, Fla. department thanked for its fine work. Steward Felix Durand thanked galley gang members as being very efficient OMI DYA/AC//EM(OMl Corp.), June and cooperative. Crew concerned about 24 — Chairman Larry L. Kunc, details of new contract and still awaiting Secretaiy Donnie W. Collins, Education­ word on it. Crew asked to have slop sink al Director Paul E. Johnson, Deck fixed on B deck. Next port: Houston. Delegate Timothy J. Olvany, Engine Delegate George F. Damey, Steward RFC EUGENE A. OBREGON (Water­ Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman an­ man Steamship), June 25 — Chairman nounced payoff set for July 7 in Long Jessie D. Foster, Secretary P. D. Hel­ Beach, Calif., then vessel will go into ton, Steward Delegate Albert shipyard in Vancouver, Canada with no Hendrick. Chairman thanked steward layoffs expected. He asked crew to keep department for high standard of cleanli­ ship clean by not placing food in ness and food quality. No beefs or dis­ ashtrays or leaving dishes in lounge. He puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts reminded crew when they signed on they department to look into increase in pen­ acknowledged drinking was not per­ sion payments. Next port: Norfolk, Va. mitted onboard. Secretary urged mem­ ROVER(Ocean Carriers), June 10 — bers to read Seafarers LOG and support Chairman William Lewis, Secretary SPAD. Educational director suggested Lori Fend, Educational Director members upgrade at Piney Point. Robert Bunch, Deck Delegate Solomon Treasurer announced $216 in movie Shields, Steward Delegate Kipp Nestle. fimd. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reported crew thank^ steward Members reminded gear locker on crew department for job well done! He also deck is not trash room. They also were noted crew's thanks to riding gang for asked to take better care of laundry helping to clean ship from shipyard in room. Steward department thanked for Italy whilp performing daily duties. He job well done. Next port: Long Beach. announced next payoff set for Singapore. OMI HUDSON (Om Corp.), June 17 — Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretaiy Bob^ Continued on pr^e 20 �iriim «SiS«iStt»' m -|«§ill •<-'€r .•CJ^-->«J musrim •M0m 19 ••ii-iiM •'• 'I'-l ii-;.i iV'-.ir Trainee Lifeboat Class 456—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 456 are in the photo at left (front row, left to right) Ivan Stanton, Shane Buckalew, Jamie Rob nson, Michael Jackson, Washington Williams Jr., (second row) instructor Sheila Shug, Richard Suleski, Esteban Luke, Jason McGrew, Scott Kenneth Joseph and Geral Bowman Jr. ........MV ", • Marine Electronics Technician-—These course graduates received a background in analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. They are (left to right) instructor Russ Levin, James Musker, Robert Adams, Ida Prange, Tom Elmer andr and Edward Granderson III. Limited Mates—-Graduating members of the limited mates class receive 'V VpKraiierai J^irt:uuai'~^jraauaws> UI um Ufjyiauuid mt^uucti uictod n luiuuo neu to rignt, front row) Arlee Morgan, Jose Feliciano, Charies Rogers, Michael Lefioy Brown, OIlie J. Polk III, Toby Jacobsen, Harry Rousseau, Roland M. Lopez, (second row) instructor Ron Raykowski, Silverio Avila,Joe Casalino, Eric Nobles, Ricardo Ramos, Bryan Allen, Rebecca Posgay, Todd W. Wilson, Thomas Fouike, Anthony /iu:.j —x TI I —Qgry Lamb, Nicholas Baker, Pablo Molina, Steven Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—FOWT graduates receive training in engine room equipment and procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding as well as firefighting and safety techniques. Those receiving the Thomas Flynn, (standing) Karl Leiter, Kevin DeSue, Roger Hammitt, Victor Mull, Demetrius Crump, Louis Mays, Ken Mulderig, Antonio Cubas, Calvin York and instructor Bill Foley. m �f •;}• Sfd^MfP • 20 Continued from page 18 Treasurer stated ship's fund at $87. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received Seafarers LOG while in England. Members were urged to upgrade at Piney Point. New ice machine will be installed soon. Crew will receive subsistence as air condition­ ing not working. Next ports: Kuwait and Singapore. SAM HOC/SrOA/(Waterman Ship­ ping), June 16 — Chairman H. O. Leake, Secretary C. Rooks, Educational Director Russell W. Zeller. Chairman said crew still awaiting word on new con­ tract. He said crew should use money in ship's fund to acquire new movies and clean VCR. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for its good food. Next ports: Norfolk, Va. and New Orleans. rejtorted good crew and good trip. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification if crewmember is off or not working on holiday, is he entitled to one day's pay. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), June 23 — Chairman L. E. Watson, Secretary F. H. Jackson, Educational Director G. L. Ackley. Chairman said he had not received specifics on new contract. Educational director reminded mentbers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer noted $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship's radio has been missing since January when it was taken ashore for repairs. Vote of thanks issued to steward department. ?' i' j' \ East Meets West Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conklin, second from left, joins the Hawaii union officials behind the counter. They are, from the left: John J. Arnold, safety director; Conklin; Roy Aldanese, Port Rep, and Tommy Fay, port agent. SEA-LAND ATLANTICiSea-Land Ser­ vice), June 17 — Chairman Willoughby C. Byrd, Secretary J. Rivera, Education­ al Director Richard Williams. Chair­ man reported all was running smoothly and vessel will pay off in Houston on June 25. Educational director reminded members to take advantage of education­ al opportunities at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported lounge needs two new chairs. Steward department thanked for Job well done. Crew thanked for keeping messroom clean. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Houston and Port Everglades and Jacksonville, Fla. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), June 4 — Chairman William Mortier, Secretary A. Romero. Chair­ man announced new coffee pot had been delivered. Treasurer reported $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new television as old one broken. Steward department thanked for its fine job. ••' •'" ' '?Y:' I SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 29 — Chairman A. R. McCree, Secretary P. P. Lopez, Educational Director J. R. Speckman, Deck Delegate R. McGonagle, Engine Delegate E. F. Gobch, Steward Delegate R. Davis. Chairman reported trip was one of worst he and fellow deck depart­ ment members had made. Secretary thanked crew for keeping lounge clean: Treasurer announced $97 in ship's fund for barbecue. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thaiiked by crew. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON (Amsea), June 18 — Chairman F. Rankin, Secretary K. White, Deck Delegate J. Ray, Steward Delegate H. Hollings. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for breakdown of how EPA monies are adjusted and distributed each year. Steward department thanked for a job well done. Next ports: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Port Townsend, Wash. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Sea-hmd Service), June 10 — Chairman Harry Fisher, Secretary J. R. Collis, Educa­ tional Director S. Miller, Deck Delegate Pedro Torres, Engine Delegate Pedro Gago, Steward Delegate Roherto Es­ cobar. Chairman said crew was waiting to hear about new contract. Secretary reported vote of thanks given to steward department. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Ship will pay off upon arrival in Elizabeth, N.J. Next ports: Elizabeth and San Juan. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), July 1 —Chairman Ver­ non Huelett, Secretary Susanne Cake. Chairman announced new dryer had been received. He told crew standard freightship and tanker agreements had changed, but the one for their company remains intact. Treasurer noted $65 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LCXJs passed out to crewmembers. Bosun asked that more in­ formation other than LOG be sent to Diego Garcia. New toaster needed for crew mess. Steward department thanked for fine work. Second deck crew thanked for chipping in to keep it clean. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), June 17 — Chairman E. Cary Jr., Secretary R. C. Aghulos, Education­ al Director J. Ashley, Deck Delegate Thomas Schroeder, Engine Delegate Leonardo Papa, Steward Delegate E. Nicolas. Chairman stressed importance of practicing safety and fire prevention onboaid ship at all times. He also urged members to take advantage of courses Lundeberg School has to offer. Secretary BROOKS RANGE (lOM), July 2 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary Paul Burke, Deck Delegate A. R. Alwaseem. Engine Delegate Gehar Oghe, Steward Delegate Elizabeth Killian. Chairman announced vessel would pay off in Long Beach, Calif. He thank^ declcdepartment for keeping ship in good shape and steward department for working in Portland, Ore. shipyard for serving with many extra people aboard. r No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review time needed to acquire vacation and pen­ sion. Next port: Long Beach. /WGE/? (Sealift, Inc.), July 4 — Chair­ man Stanley Jandora, Secretary Ralph Thomas, Deck Delegate Winston Dodson. Engine Delegate L. L. Holhert, Steward Delegate C. Griffin. Chairman said crew was waiting to receive specifics of new contract. He reported all going smoothly. He urged members to practice safety first and test tanks for suf­ ficient oxygen before entering. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Marine), July 7 — Chairman William Dawson, Secretary R. DeBosissiere, Educational Director John Cooper, Deck Delegate Jean Savoce, Steward Delegate Nor­ man Taylor. Chairman asked for clarification of DEU role on vessel. He announced ship would be paying off in Norfolk, Va. Vocational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and contribute to SPAD. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew requested new dryer for crew's laundry. Crew thanked Bosun William Dawson and deck department crew as tops in union. Crew also thanked black gang as best in SIU. Special vote of thanks given to Chief Steward R. DeBoissiere, Chief Cook Norman Taylor and GSU James Smith for food and service Waldorf Astoriastyle. Next port: Norfolk. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), July 1 — Chairman G. Gather, Secretary Edward Tinsley. Chainnan said he had not received any word from headquarters about contract. He noted steward was sick for seven days. Treasurer announced $35 in movie fund. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Several crewmembers were getting sick because of cooking old food. LNG LEO(ETC), July 8 — Chairman James Garner, Secretary R. Adams, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Mark Freeman, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer noted $398 in ship's fund. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. MA KAGC/EZ(Puerto Rico Marine), July 15 — Chairman Allan Rogers, Secretary Jose Ross, Educational Direc­ tor Kenneth L. Hart, Deck Delegate Ralph Taylor, Engine Delegate Mario Letman. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for July 18 in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: New York. MOBILE (Apex Marine), July 1 — Chairman Antonios Trikoglou, Secretary William Rohles, Deck , Delegate Gregorio Ortiz, Engine Delegate Patrick McNamara, Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. Chairman an­ nounced payoff on July 2. He said every­ thing was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: St. Croix. saoKERSioe waiting to hear from headquarters. No disputed OT reported. Crew reported continued problems with stack gas caus­ ing members to have headaches and ir­ ritated eyes and sore throats. Crew thanked galley gang, especially Chief Cook Robert Arana and Steward Assis­ tant E. Verveniotis. OMI COLUMBIA (OMl Corp.), July 9 — Chairman Ernest Duhon, Secretary C. R. Moss, Educational Director Steven D. Bower, Deck Delegate Josefino Casugay, Engine Delegate Vernon Edwards, Steward Delegate Isidro Santiago. Chairman announced new standard agreement was posted. He said patrolman visiting ship on July 13 payoff would answer any questions. Secretary reported all was going smooth­ ly. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer noted more than $1,000 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew wanted to know if they can have coffee break on tank watch. Crew reminded to return tools after using them. Members offered vote of thanks for new contract. QMI MISSOURI (OMI Corp.), My 10 — Chairman William Cronan, Secretary C. M. Davalie, Deck Delegate Jimmie Dufore, Steward Delegate Maicolm Thompson. Chairman stressed im­ portance of SPAD donations in interest of job security. He urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: New Or­ leans. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Overseas), July 8 — Chairman Paul Grepo, Secretary Lincoln Finn, Engine Delegate O. E. Hines, Steward Delegate G. R. Lee. Chairman announced payoff set for Long Beach, Calif, where mem­ bers can ask patrolman about new con­ tract. Secretary asked crew to put food items away when finished eating. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded to keep doors and portholes closed when air conditioning is on. Members asked if mail could be forwarded from port to port rather than receiving it monthly. Galley gang thanked for good service and food. Next port: Long Beach. OVERSEAS HARRIETTS (Maritime Overseas), July 8 ^ Chairman J. J. Wil­ liams, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr., Engine Delegate Wilhert Miller Jr., Steward Delegate Curtis Brodnax. Chairman said he still had no word where ship would payoff. He said everyone got along well and hoped the next crew also would. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate asked com­ pany to supply launch service to comply with galley working hours. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS l/ALDEZ(Maritime Over­ seas), July 8 — Chairman Peter Platania, Secretary V. Pierre, EducaContinued on page 21 NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), July 1 — Chairman Richard Darville, Secretary K. De\Vitt, Deck Delegate Herbert Thrower, Engine Delegate Manuel Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Frank DiCarlo Jr. Chairman reported offensive smell emanating from room drain. Treasurer announced $43 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser- ^ vice), July 15 — Chainnan John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connolly, Educational Director Mike Overgaard, Engine Delegate Terry Preston, Steward Delegate Robert Arana. CJiairman talked with crew about drug testing and ban on alcohol ontoard. He said ship is A Familiar Face Rob Reiner, left, an upgrader and graduate of the Lundeberg School, gets a warm greeting from the school's vice president. Ken Conklin, when he was out in Hawaii. • Jgip ji.v, 'If �/.h, •: ••"''.X--.ri't»i'j^tf^V*« r r-' I'^j r-'•'• ••'••: '=•. •-'^ ^ yr\ '\^-, y.\^-,-:<r:'•-:• ~U t. •.-k:;-;,v.;-; r, • ContUmedfrom page 20 MMl I ' - -, : 1 tional Director M. Scinto, Engine Delegate Greg Linkous, Steward Delegate Gualberto Mirado. Chairman said new washers and dryer had been promised on three different occasions, but nothing has been done. He stated no dryer is working and washers are break­ ing down constantly. He said new mat­ tresses also needed in certain rooms and steward would order new ones or trade with those in extra rooms. He armounced two new ice machines were ordered and should be installed when ship pays off July 11 in San Diego. He advised depart­ ing crewmembers to clean their rooms. He added repair list had been completed and given to captain. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Captain armounced more than $300 available for new video cassettes. Next port: San Diego. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), July 1 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary Joseph Kundrat, Secretary E. Frederickson, D^k Delegate William Carney, Engine Delegate Valentin Mar­ tinez. Chairman reminded crew of captain's order that no women are per­ mitted on vessel. He said ship will be on 28-day pay schedule. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported patrol­ man visited ship to explain new contract. Crew complained tiling of deck had not been accomplished as promised. Mem­ bers'asked to keep pantry and recreation rooms clean and to separate garbage. Next ports: San Juan and Jacksonville, Fla. ••Mii • ''"ji. • SEA FOX(Crowley Maritime), July 1 — Chairman Theodore Wallace, Secretary Walter Mosley, Deck Delegate H. Charles, Steward Delegate S. Anthoni. Secretary noted he had not received key to movie locker nor did he know how much money was in movie fund. Deck delegate reported beef about watches and work rules. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Members reminded they need drug card to ship. SEA-LAND CONSUMER iSea-Lmd Service), July 2 — Chairman B. Mortier, Secreta^ A. Romero. Chairman stated crew television still being ' repaired. Treasurer armounced $163 in ship's fiind. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew voted in favor of new contract, saying they were very happy with it. SEA-LAND DISCOVERYiSca-Land Service), July 8 — Chairman Harry Fisher, Secretary Jose Collis, Education­ al Director S. Miller, Deck Delegate Pedro Tbrres, Engine Delegate Sima Fadilla, Steward Delegate Roberto Es­ cobar. Chairman said he would talk with patrolman before payoff because captain will not make new pay scale retroactive. Secretary offered vote of thanks to all union officials, especially President Michael Sacco, for best contract in years. Educational director armounced black gang as happy with new contract as others on vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine work. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J. and San Juan. ^-• •kk'k kk,:^k^kak,S;iS54<-ife SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), July 7 — Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Clare Crane, Educa­ tional Director D. Compeau. Chairman advised crew of payoff on July 8 and Coast Guard inspection next day. He asked contracts department to look into sending letters to crewmembers when I time is up. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company for smoke detectors in rooms and extension of fuel oil tank vents for health and safety reasons. Crew offered its best to Chief Electrician Danny Compeau who is retiring after this trip. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great barbecues. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Service), July 8 — Chairman C. James, Secretary John Samuel, Engine Delegate Joseph Spell, Steward Delegate Charles Hall. Chairman asked those members with problems to bring them up during meeting. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked enough linens be placed onboard to take care of 35-day voyage. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in main­ tenance and cure. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR(Sea-Land Service), July 1 — Chairman Salvatore Shriglio, Secretary John J. Alamar, Educational Director Kassem Ahdulla.' Chairman stated ship has had no com­ munication about new contract and pay raises. Secretary thanked members for keeping recreation room and crew areas clean. He announced the ship's fimd needs money for gas for barbecues. Educational director urged members to take classes available to members at Lun- deberg School.Treasurer reported 12 new movies onboard and $21 left in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT rqwited. Crew requested new television, book cases and curtains for crew quarters. Next ports: Oakland, Calif, Honolulu and Guam. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), July 8 — Chairman J. A. Lewis, Secretary C. Gibson, Education­ al Director R. Risheck, Deck Delegate Frank Timmons, Engine Delegate Ronald Koski, Steward Delegate Mike Buhaker. Chairman announced every­ thing running smoothly. He thanked the galley gang for good work and reminded members to clean their rooms when they leave vessel. Treasurer noted $1(X) in movie fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Steward delegate asked contracts depart­ ment to review OT for three-man crew. Crew thanked steward department for fine food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. tf t i '• . -• '® .J* I? I-' •} SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), July 10 — Chairman W. Davis, Secretary L. Frazier, Educational Direc­ tor C. Hall. Chairman thanked steward department for great service and all of­ ficers for clean operations. Secretary thanked Chief Cook Isaac Gordon for his fine food. Deck delegate urged mem­ bers to be careful and report safety viola­ tions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Vj;>' Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitu­ tion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro­ vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitu­ tion requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accounts every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the firiances of the Union and re­ ports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these fimds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their al­ ternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon qrproval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fimd financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust fimds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's ship­ ping rights and seniority are protected ex­ clusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know theirshipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or senior­ ity rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the Union and the employers, they shoitld notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receijrt requested. "Hie proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Sprites, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are avail^le to members at all times,eidier by writing directly to the Union or to die Seafarers Appeals Board. , V'. •••• v- "-i' CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU con­ tracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and condiUons under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for over­ time (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper marmer. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect theircontract rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agenf EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposesof any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by mem­ bership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. • EQUAL RIGHTS. All members aire guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt, hi the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be m^e without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such pay­ ment, this should immediately be report^ to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation of fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advance­ ment of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elec­ tive office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimina­ tion, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of emplo)anent. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union con­ cepts. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitutimi are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constituticMi so as to familiarize themselves widi its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to dqnive him or her of any constitutional fight or obligation by any tfiediods such as If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. "- W : -•a?.. S • 'f'-'ri ' W' •.lib 1^ 1 Hie SIU has crated a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, first-served basis. The shirte fea­ ture the SIU logo in fiiU color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops** cartoon in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please fill out the applica­ tion below and mall It to: Joseph DiOiorgio, Secietary-Treasiuer Seafarers btemational Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 •••••••••••baaaaaaaaaaeeaaaaaaeaa :NAME ADDRESS • CITY, STATE, ZIP : s. s. # :BOOK# RATING •PHONE# ; T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) S M L XL m- •' �/T- 22 SlAFARHtS LOG DEEP SEA MARK FITZPATRICK MICHAEL A. BORIS Hp, ||SS|?#^:.^ IP-, Michael A. Boris, 74, passed away June 9. A native of United, Pa., he served in the Navy from 1935 to 1945. Brother Boris joined the Seafarers in April 1946 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department until he retired in June 1986. LLOYD CALLAWAY Lloyd Callaway, 73, died July 3. Brother Callaway was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in October 1938 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the deck department before he started drawing his pension in May 1982. JOSE DEHESA t'-p;';::: 'MP:.'-''-'• TfriVv Jose Dehesa, 88, passed away June 12. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he joined the union in December 1944 in the port of New York. The galley gang member was part of the crew of the SS Steel Architect to be given a safety award for keeping the vessel accident free in the first half of 1960. Brother Dehesa began receiv­ ing his pension in July 1968. Mark Fitzpatrick, 68, died June 23. He w^ bom in New Jer­ sey and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Fitzpatrick joined the Seafarers in August 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department before retiring in December 1986. JUAN GONZALEZ Juan Gon­ zalez, 87, passed away July 8. A na­ tive of Havana, Cuba, he joined the SIU in June 1950 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gon­ zalez shipped in the steward department. He started drawing his pension in July 1968. WILLIAM H. HARRELL William H.Harrell, 79, died June 17. He was bom in Wind­ sor, N.C. and joined the union in May One hand for yon One band fOPtbe Shin "Look, Ma, no handsl" is cute when a child shows off, but not when an adult does It. Having both hands free may sound like a great Idea to get work done faster. But sdl It takes Is one fall from a ladder or down a flight of steps and no work will get done. Heuidralls are located where they are for a purpose: your safety. Use them. Leave the bal­ ancing acts for the acrobats. iels Ireflp ft Iftat wayf 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Harrell was a mem­ ber of the black gang. He started collecting his pension in December 1975. LOWELL E. HARRIS Lowell E. Harris, 78, passed away July 13. The North Caro­ lina native joined the Seafarers in June 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Harris sailed in the steward department be­ fore retiring in June 1972. DOMINGO JARTIN Domingo Jartin, 88, died July 8. Bom in Spain, he joined the SIU in June 1943 in the port of Boston. Brother Jartin sailed in the engine department. He started collecting his pension in December 1968. HOWARD LOVELLETTE Howard Lovellette, 58, passed away July 3. He was bom in Corpus Christi, Texas and served in the Air Force in 1951. Brother Lovellette joined the union in Octo­ ber 1955 in the port of New Orleans. His early years as a galley gang member were spent sailing on Cities Ser­ vice tankers. He started draw­ ing his pension in September 1989. ODDJANOLSEN Odd Jan Olsen, 67, died Oc­ tober 27,1989. A native of Harstad, Norway, he joined the Seafarers in January 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Olsen shipped in the engine department and retired in Octoter 1980. the galley gang and retired in January 1981. FRANCIS J. SYLVIA Francis J. Sylvia, 66, passed away July 5. Brother Sylvia was bom in Taunton, Mass. He joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed as a QMED until he started collecting his pension in July 1985. INLAND MICHAEL L. COLLINS Michael L. Collins, 32, died June 15. The Au­ rora, Colo, na­ tive gradu­ ated from the Lundeberg School in Febm­ ary 1978. Boatman Collins up­ graded his engine department ratings at Piney Point in 1979, 1981 and 1983. He was an ac­ tive member at the time of his death. KEVIN HOUSLEY Kevin Housley, 30, passed away June 17. A native of Carbonale. 111., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in De­ cember 1979. He was noted in his class records as being "the type of student that gives the school a good name." Boatman Housley was an active member at the time of his death. JOHN NICHOLSON John Nich­ olson, 75, died Jime 21. Bom in Eng­ land, he joined the Seafarers in June 1957 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Nicholson worked in the engine department for Cur­ tis Bay Towing. His wife, Mariel, survives him. GREAT LAKES EDWARD KWIATKOWSKI Edward Kwiatkow-ski, 65, passed away June 5. A na­ tive of Michigan, he joined the SIU during 1957 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Brother Kwiatkowski sailed in the en­ gine department. He retired shortly before his death. DARRELL L. WELLS Darrell L. Wells, 84, died June 30. He was bom in Illinois and joined the union in June I960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Wells sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He started drawing his pension in August 1970. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN ANTHONY FALAZOLA Anthony Palazola, 70, passed away June 10. After serving in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945, Brother Palazola joined the Seafarers in Decem­ ber 1961 in his native Glouces­ ter, Mass. He retired in November 1983. RAILROAD MARINE JAMES EATON SR. James Eaton Sr., 77, died July 7. The Illi­ nois na­ tive joined the Seafar­ ers in July 1960 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Eaton worked as a bar­ geman for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad before he retired in May 1975. FRANK A. RADZVILA Frank A. Radzvila, 76, passed away July 2. The Pennsylva­ nia native was a charter member of the SIU. He joined in December 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Radzvila sailed in the steward depart­ ment before he started receiv­ ing his pension in Febmary 1983. GEORGE A. ROSHOLT George A. Rosholt, 74, died July 19. Bom in New Yoric, he served in the Army from 1945 to 1956. Brother Rosholt joined the union in Febmary 1976 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed in Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ft-*,-' (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a com­ plete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Recon­ ciliation Act—or COBRA—program.) s' ; 1 �musrmo I ' '? ^ -'.:-. •'' ' :,• UP6IIADING C0UR5S SCHtDUU ;1iF -I" M Ai|nMs 4n SMimf to tovnm M OSb ftSUHuftm 4W to Amto toe tomiinii MwiNiM hAnftir ' l'" V^1 :-.i,iL'.;i iJ-,^i| ".-"• '11 Ji.. '-'vL, ., 's' , - -V5 , , •Cibiirse''''':'-''! . ••"v Check-In '/I'" ..'I''Date ; 1. Completion Date ;>a,bV. September 17 December 7 October 29 December? All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. •: Jhimprcmm Maintenance & Operatiens Oc^ December ? Marine ilectrlcai October 1 November 23 Diesel Engine Technology October 1 6ctober 26 Hydraulics October 1 October 26 All students in the Engine Dep have d two-M>eek Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular c<>urse; ...... . The Adult Educmion courses listed ait six weeks in length. Ched(-In Coitii^etioh Course Date .DUfe' High Sdiool Equivaleiicy (GED) October 29 Decendier 8 Adult Bai4c Education (ABE) October 29 December 7 English as a Second Lai^age (ESL) September 10 October 19 October 29 Decenrti«p7 Up§m^msX0iii^s Check-In Completion Coor^ Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissioins Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have d two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. •~i : Completion Dale November 5 ; QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler •'life: PMUp§i^ ,., . i» .• Check-In :1:'.'"l;tafe •' September 24 fngm ilpipa^ Cranes • ••• . : -ilblillifeli' Check-In Comiil^on ^ f Course Date :-Date' Able Seaman September 17 Ocfariwr 26 November 12 December 21 Ail students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class pr^ i to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Tlflriboabnan September 14 Octtdier 1 October 12 October 29 November-llil Nbvembnr 26 December 7 December 24 January 4 Ship Handling October 8 October 19 December 3 December 14 Radar Observer Unlimited Octiriber 1 Oct(d)er5 November ;K November 30 Limited License S^tember 17 November 23 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. • I-r-i R^rtiHttAion Prognms Course Bosun Recertification September-December 1990 itlie fo the current course schedule for September-December 1990 at the Seafafers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take ftr^ghting when attending the Lundeberg School. ; ':•._ K;, . ' Developmental Sbidies September 10 September 14 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Coiurse October 8 October 1<» •1^1 •iffl Umlebeig Sitbool SNf ^udf Comses •fc': Take advantage of the opportunity to increase your knowledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses. The materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner. Please send the materials checked ttelow: W Sfdl tjmnhi Oil Spill Prevention & Contajbineiit (1 week) ••••v.':, ! •:>' I ' September 7 -- October 5 November 2 December 14 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Sept^ber 3 October 1 October 29 December 10 FULL 8-wedk Sessions August 6 tiirmigh Se|rtember 28 Name- §m§0i October 15 throui^ December 7 (Last) Date of Birth- (Middle) (First) Address. Mo./Day/Year (Street) r-f' • . . '^.- • •^-'•>^s^ • i | } \ fej I -,.1 I ,1 'V, I II UPGUUUNG APPUanON • ,•• •."'fib; ! (City) (Sute) Telephone. (Zip Code) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application .will not be processed. • No • • • ENGUSH: Writing Skills Grammar Books • Writing Business Letters • STUDY SKILLS Ustening Skills • How To Improve Your MemoryD How To Use Textbooks • Study Habits • Test Anxiety • Test Taking Tactics • Stress Management • NotetaMng Know-How • COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 4 'vfe • Name. Address. Telephone T ) Social Security #. Cut out this coupon and mall to: .W",; Adult Education Department; Seafarers Harry Lundetierg School of Seamianshlp; Piney Point, Maryland 20674 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From • Yes GNo to Last grade of school completed. (dates anended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No If yes, course(s) Taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? Q Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Fireflghting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date Available for training ——— — DATE. Home PorL Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Primary Language Spoken • • • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography U.S. History Economies SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority • Yes • • • • • Book#. Social Security #. U.S. Citizen: MATH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonoinetry (Plane) (Spherical) —^— DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation G Simulator Course ENGINE G FOWT G QMED-Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation G Hydraulics ID Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) •iV ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT G Adult Basic Education (ABE) G High School Equivalency' Program (GED) G Developmental Studies (DVS) G English as a Second Language (ESLI G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G Certificate Programs No trwsportatiM wlB br paid RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO; Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Unradu* Center. Fiaey Feint. MD. 20674 8/90 p' �m •i SEA^MOXeS • I ^ I l^'-": • -•"" ''>^._".-';"v.-. •r 1 r^l Volume 52, Number 8 ./Sil August 1990 4\[ P-'SV- -. ^•1. i n From Oklahoma City to Piney Point Seafarer Pedals Across the Country To Upgrade at Union Training School f:. w Iv,. jfe'sKtmp: ISliS r"&K5,i The St. Louis Arch—symbol of the Gateway to the West—provides a beautiful backdrop for the traveling Terry McKee and his bicycle. When Terry McKee rolled through the entrance gate of the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship, he did not realize the commotion he would create. McKee was the first person to pedal a Wcycle from Oklahoma City to Piney Point in order to upgrade his able bodied seaman's rating at the school. "The word was out the day after I arrived," McKee recently told a reported for theSeafarers LOG. "My roommate at the school asked me how I came in. I told him on my bike. He couldn't believe it and the next morning told eveiyone he talked with." Although he lives in Phoenix, Ariz., McKee started this journey in the Sooner State because his sister was getting married there. He flew with his specially equipped mountain bike, which is a lowriding, multi-geared two wheeler with thick knobby tires, to Ok­ lahoma City and proceeded along the old U.S. Route 66 toward Cin­ cinnati. McKee noted most of the high­ way made famous by song and television has been destroyed but parts of it still exist as a historical monument. In Missouri, the road disappeared altogether. "I like to travel the backroads when I can. Biking is great because you can see what you want to see and travel at yoiu- own pace." When he reached Cincinnati where he planned to stay a few nights, he called the school to dis­ cover his classes were delayed one month. Because of foul weather, he spent some extra days in Cincin­ nati, then took off east along the Ohio River. "T started reading the historical markers and discovered a lot of Civil War history. I never w^as in­ terested in it before, but I had the time SO I followed them." He spent a couple of days in Lewisburg, W.Va. while it played host to a Civil War reenactment, the first McKee had witnessed. "The people involved live, eat and dress just as the people did back then. It was fascinating." He pedalled across the Ap­ palachian Mountains, following the old Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Harpers Feny, W.Va. He also hiked down the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive in the Virginias to the Washington, D.C. area where he arrived Memorial Day weekend. In the nation's capital, McKee camped with the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club during their an- Help Locate This Missing Child Stephanie Smith J:''---.:?,v.I';:.;-; nual tribute to Vietnam veterans, POWs and MIAs at the memorial wall. The merchant mariner had the only non-motorized bike in the group. They made him an honor^ niember, dubbing him "Quiet Thunder." Finally, he made his way to Piney Point. The lengthy trip is nothing new for McKee. "I've always liked to travel. I've ridden off and on all my life. In high school, I had a car but I rode my bike to school." McKee claimed he is "a lazy person" be­ cause the only exercise he gets is riding his bike. He does not do any special routines when he is on a ship. "When I get home, I get the bike out and start riding. In a few days, I'm in shape to travel." McKee said each trip he takes is his favorite. Among his journeys have been trips up the Pacific coast into Canada, across the Rocky . Mountains and through Florida and some Gulf states. He said he likes to visit zoos and museums because of all the things he can learn. I His bike weighs about 100 pounds with the clothes, camping gear and water he takes. He travels between 50 and 100 miles a day. Last year, he logged more than 6,000 miles. He has been in several accidents where cars did not pay attention to his having the right of way, includ­ ing one in downtown Fort Lauder­ dale, Fla, where he hit the highway so hard it cracked his helmet and knocked him out. He is a firm believer in using helmets on bicycles and motorcycles. McKee's goal is to bike around the world. Thanks to his jobs through the SIU, he already has travelled in Europe and Japan. He does not take his wheels with him when he ships. "It's easier to buy a used one over there," he said. "Then I'll sell it. If I can't, I'll give it to some kid who would like it." His interest in travel led him to the sea in 1973. "Where else can you see the world, get your food and lodging free and get paid for it. I love it!" The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seek­ ing the help of Seafarers in locating 17-year-old Stephanie Smith. Smith disappeared May 31, 1989 from Cincinnati, Ohio. She stood 5 feet, 8 inches tall, had hazel eyes and curly brown hair ^d weighed 113 pounds when she was last seen. She is believed to be in the company of a 25-year-old male companion. Applications Avaiiable For Union's 1991 Schoiarship Program Hllsa Applications are now avail­ able at union halls around the country for the 1991 Seafarers Scholarship Program. Sons and daughters of Seafarers, as well as interested SIU members, may apply. ' Four scholarships of $15,000 paid in four install­ ments are open to dependents of SIU members. Seafarers can apply for two scholarships of $6,000 and one of $15,000, also to be paid in yearly incre­ ments. Completed applications are dueby April 15,1991. .SclM>lafship Prannm ' " "-i"i - " abefs and Their Oependeau •Jhii': 5'"'' Pick up scholarship applica­ tion materials at any union hall or by requesting a copy from: Scholarship Prograin Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 In requesting the materials, give the name of Seafarer in­ volved and his or her book number. Also indicate whether the application is for self or de­ pendent, and provide address and telephone number. Anyone with information about the young woman should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800)843-5678 or the Sharonville (Ohio) Police Department at (513)563-1147. For more than a year, the Seafarers LOG has published photographs of young people who are reported as missing by the Na­ tional Center. • V. '' ' 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DOUBLE HULL LEGISLATION IS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT U.S.-FLAG SHIPS DEPLOYED IN GULF CRISIS CONGRESS DEFEATS PREFERENCE ATTACK SEAFARERS MEET DEMANDS FOR EXTRA VESSEL MANNING FATIGUE, UNDERMANNING CITED AS FACTORS IN VALDEZ SPILL SIU, MMP, SEA-LAND, FARRELL OBJECT TO LYKES SCHEME FOR NEW SUBSIDY ILL-FATED FABC HAS HISTORY OF PROBLEMS MARITIME BELONGS OUT OF GATT TRADE TALKS IN RESPONSE TO JUDGE'S ORDER USCG ISSUES NEW TEST RULES AMERICAN STEAMSHIP'S BUFFALO ROAMS LAKES SIU CREW WORKS HARD TO KEEP OVERSEAS OHIO RUNNING SMOOTHLY MILITARY'S HOSPITAL SHIP READIED FOR PERSIAN GULF DUTY SEAFARERS MEET MANNING NEEDS SIU CREW WORKS HARD TO KEEP OVERSEAS OHIO RUNNING SMOOTHLY SKILLED SIU CREWS KEEP G&H TUGS MOVING SAFELY SHIPS' BALLAST WATER COMING UNDER SCRUTINY AB REINER'S FIRST NOVEL IS A BLOCKBUSTER SEAFARER PEDALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO UPGRADE AT UNION TRAINING SCHOOL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 8 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/f8604e2c7ff0bf70deeef2f09d94452b.PDF c32c6b4b75631b19ae821856deb00a9f PDF Text Text i • /.•. SEAFARERS Volume 52, Number 7 July 1990 •:.;BJi"-j5j^r J V SIU TO CREW 18 T-AGOS SHIPS y- • . • t;- v.. •• •'. .•'- • yVr' Page Rank-and-Flle Joins In Preference Fight Page 4, 10 Thank You Congressman Bennett' Congressman Charles Bennett greets Seafarer Kevin DeSue, who was part of a team of SIU rank-and-file members who joined the union's legislative effort to defeat the giant grain traders' efforts to weaken or eliminate the role of U.S. ships in transporting govern­ ment-generated food cargoes. The Florida representative assured the visiting SIU members, all of whorri reside in his state, of his strong support for a viable U.S.-flag fleet. Ill-Fated Mega Borg Offers Study in Fake Registry Operation Page 5 ;^iTv *^1% Page 14 •'.r. V r."^- r �•^ ••• -,• •-r-*^--;^i--;r>.*- . "••• •. •'•.••• 1 •':.••• ..••.•.• ;•- -.-• ' • '•:>•_ • • r'. '••:-• -'•••='••-.•• vr-r-.f-r-v President's Report I::-- -: ture of personal effects left onboard ship arid earned wages). The Act gave seamen the right to demand payment on half of their eamed wages at ports of cargo loading and discharge. In order to cut down on the crimps and other p£u:asites who sought to live off the seaman's sweat, all wage allotments, except those to close relatives, were prohibited. For the purpose of improving the safety of the ship, and to cut down on the exploitation of cheap foreign labor, the Act required that 75 percent of the crew in each department had to understand the orders given by the officers — meaning that a working knowledge of the English language was to be necessary. Under the 1915 Act, seamen could no longer be worked in any department other than the one in which they had signed on. The Act called for a minimum of 120 cubic feet of crew space per crewmember, and separate berths were to be limited to two tiers. The Battle Never Ends ;l ;"• : . iill': The realization that action on the legislative and governmental fronts in this country is vital to the welfare and security of Seafarers has its roots in the early years of this century. No one during that period understood that better than Andrew Furuseth, the head of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the old Inter­ national Seamen's Union. As a result of his determination to work the Washing­ ton political scene, Furuseth scored what ranks as one of the great achievements on behalf of Americar maritime workers when he singlehandedly orchestrated the battle to end the con­ ditions of slavery and second-class citizenship which dominated shipboard life in the early 1900s. Fumseth's long and difficult struggle ended in victory when the Seamen's Act of 1915 was enacted by the Congress and signed by President Wilson, despite overwhelming op­ position at every turn from almost every con­ ceivable quarter. Wilson, under enormous pressure to veto this landmark seaman's bill, wavered right up to the very last moment, sign­ ing it only after being swayed by Fumseth's el­ oquent appeal. A Tribute to a Man's Determination The Seamen's Act of 1915 is an everlasting tribute to Fumseth's determination to break the chains which bound American seafarers and ease the conditions of their employment. And it was accomplished against seemingly overwhelming odds: all of the shipowners, American as well as foreign, vigorously op­ posed the bill; the press screamed its editorials against it; the National Chamber of Com­ merce, the National Association of Manufac­ turers, foreign trade groups, bankers* railroads—all the powers of big Americatried to kill the Seamen's Act of 1915. Aside from what it did in real terms for America's seamen, Fumseth's fight is a re­ minder that political and legislative action must be a major weapon in our efforts to pro­ Emancipated Seamen While the Seamen's Act of 1915 did not ac­ complish everything that Fumseth set out to achieve, it made some substantial changes in conditions for U.S. seamen. Most notably, it abolished corporal punishment and ended the practice of arrest and imprisonment for "deser­ tion" of American seamen leaving a ship on foreign soil (the only penalty was the forfei­ Features Index to Page .'COBRA Notice . • • • • • • Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea . . . Dispatchers'Report/Inland . . . . v Dispatchers' Report/Great Lakets > « Final Departures ... . . . . . . . . Know Your Rights Lundeberg School Application ... Lundeberg School Course Schedule Lundberg School Graduates . . . , . Miecting Dates . . ... . . .. • . «• Pensioners Personals . . . > . . ji i . . ... ^ Ships Minutes ... • • • .... « . 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President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joseph DiGiorgio; Execu­ tive Vice President, Joseph Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glidewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Service, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene. tect the interests of Seafarers. Our working and living conditions and our well-being as maritime workers are substantially influenced and affected by what goes on every day in the U.S. Congress and in the many federal agen­ cies which have jurisdiction over the various aspects of shipping. This fact has never been more obvious than the situation in Washington right now, where we see the giant grain traders (not to be con­ fused with the small producing farmers) en­ gaged in a major campaign to eliminate American-flag ships from participating in the transportation of government-financed grain cargoes. Rank and File Lobbying Our union is fighting on this front inch by inch in the House of Representatives and in the Senate. And in the past couple of weeks our staff people have been aided by rank-andfile SlU members who joined in the visits to the offices of congressmen to urge their sup­ port in our fight to defeat the enemies of U.S.flag shipping. And we're proud of these members and their efforts. Nothing ever changes. Washington and poli­ tics were vital to the welfare of seamen before. Fumseth; they were vital during Fumseth's time and have remained so ever since. That's why we have to continue to strengthen our po­ litical action apparatus and build its resources. Every seriotis Seafarer should do his part in the ongoing fight to protect his own security by helping to strengthen the SlU's political ap­ paratus. It is important for all of us to partici­ pate if we are to continue to successfully fight all those who are attempting to destroy America's private shipping industry. MSG Pacific Fieet Setting Up To Compiy with Pay Award Action Is Result of Suit by Seafarers The Military Sealift Com­ mand—^Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) has started posting notices on all its vessels informing the unlicensed crewmembers of the recent labor board decision against that agency which was brought about by a suit filed by four members of the SlU's Government Services Division. According to Roy "Buck" Mer­ cer, SlU vice president for the Govemment Services Division, MSCPAC currently is checking the logbooks to determine who stood the watches after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. Once this determina­ tion has been made, the retroactive checks will be issued. The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) had announced the decision earlier this year and directed MSCPAC to notify all crewmembers of the decision by putting up a written notice on every ship. A decision, reached before the cases went before the FLRA, called on MSCPAC to pay with interest all overtime for watchstanding in port between the hours of 1700 and 0800 the next day denied since May 1,1989. Barry D. Smith, Jinks Rhaney, John Memo Torees and Owen Dale Mooney, who are rep­ resented by the SlU's Govemment Services Division, filed the grievances stating the lack of over­ time pay was a violation of the union's contract with MSCPAC. Mercer said the decision in favor of the union could result in thousands of dollars being paid to the affected members. In the notice, which must re­ main posted for 60 consecutive days, MSCPAC agreed to not uni­ laterally implement changes in working conditions for unlicensed mariners without contacting the union, to change the overtime pay changes it implemented last year, to issue back pay to those involved and to negotiate with the union if it wants to change overtime pay practices in the foture. The one drawback seems to cen­ ter around deck personnel on cable ships. MSC is reluctant to pay the overtime because these ships are operated under "Circular A-76." However, the SlU is continuing to work on this problem. �fWiwwfie^SSSS!" smifsm M<«eiP<Ai4B ''j^:l .i-y •^ •^esweasfesMWiss: JULY 1990 18 T-AGOS Ships Will Be Crewed by SlU Unioii-contracted U.S. Marine Management Wins Operating Bid for T-AGOS Vessels The Military Sealift Command (MSG) has awarded the operation of 18 ocean surveillance ships, known as T-AGOS vessels, to past have been highly commended by Navy for their perform­ U.S. Marine Manage­ ance.theThese crews deserve a lot ment, a company with a col­ lective bargaining agreement with the Seafarers International Union. Previously the vessels were op­ erated by two SlU-contracted companies and the MSG. In the recent round of bidding for the operation and maintenance of the T-AGOS ships, the MSG added the eight MSG vessels to the pack­ age, bringing the total to be man­ aged by a private operator to 18. Glose to a hundred new jobs will be open to SIU members as a result of the eight T-AGOS ves­ sels that will be operated by a private sector company for the first time. U.S. Marine Management of Norfolk, Va. won a three-year contract to operate and maintain the ships in a competitive bidding process. The contract has two oneyear extension options. T-AGOS Crews Recognized In making the announcement, Angus "Red" Gampbell, SIU vice president for collective bargain­ ing, said "T-AGOS qrews in the • v'"'' • of credit." The change of operators will not affect SIU members working aboard the 10 T-AGOS vessels currently crewed by the union, said Gampbell. The first of the eight vessels that will be new to the union will be turned over for operation to U.S. Marine Man­ agement in October, and crewing by SIU members will begin shortly thereafter. Eight T-AGOS ships had been with MSC. T-AGOS ships serve as a plat­ form for a passive undersea sur­ veillance system designed to de­ tect submarines. The term "TAGOS" is derived from the phrase "towed array sensor system ships." According to MSG, the vessels tow a variety of under­ water listening devices that gather underwater acoustical data and Pictured above is the USNS Contender, one of the T-AGOS vessels manned by the SIU. \ s- .5- transmit the information ashore for evaluation. The surveillance work aboard the vessels is done by military personnel, while the ship's operation is in the hands of seamen. The eight T-AGOS vessels that will be new to SIU members in­ clude the USNS Adventurous, USNS Audacious, USNS Bold, USNS Gapable, USNS Relent­ less, USNS Tenacious, USNS Ti­ tan and USNS Worthy. Several of these vessels were crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division during their warranty and shakedown periods. The other 10 ships already crewed by the SIU are the USNS Assertive, USNS Assurance, USNS Gontender, USNS Indom­ itable, USNS Invincible, USNS Persistent, USNS Prevail, USNS Stalwart, USNS Triumph and USNS Vindicator. Officers aboard the T-AGOS vessels will be represented by Dis­ trict 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association—Associ­ ated Maritime Officers, AFL-GIO. Battle Over Farm Bill Continues in Congress As debate got under way on the farm bill on the floor of both branches of Gongress this month, the House adopted a rule by a vote of 283 to 80 that would pre­ vent the introduction of any amendments directed at eliminat­ ing or weakening cargo prefer­ ence. On the Senate side, the de­ bate was continuing as the LOG went to press. The farm bill is critical to the maritime industry because gov­ ernment-supported food aid to for­ eign countries is subject to the nation's cargo preference laws. As a result of a compromise during the last Gongressional debate on a food bill, back in 1985, the amount of government-generated agricul­ tural cargoes to be carried on U.S. bottoms was raised to 75 percent from 50 percent and certain De­ partment of Agriculture programs designed to increase food exports were exempted from cargo pref­ erence laws. The 1985 compro­ mise allocated a portion of the food aid cargoes to be shipped from Great Lakes ports for a spe­ cific period of time, ending in 1989. A lengthy House floor fight on cargo preference was avoided by adoption of a rule on July 23 that prohibited amendments to the farm bill that concerned cargo prefer­ ence. Gongressman Walter Jones (D-N.G.), who chairs the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Gommittee, said the rule was im­ portant because, "the last thing the farm bill needs is a bitter debate over cargo preference." Compromise Defended Representative Jones reminded his colleagues that "the House had to endure such a debate five years ago. You will recall that ultimately there was a historic compromise between agricultural and maritime interests in 1985. Just about every­ one would lose if we allowed that historic compromise to be chal­ lenged on the. House floor," he added. Gongressman James H. Quillen (R-Tenn.), referring to the 1985 compromise on the farm bill,said, "The reason this rule prohibits amendments to that compromise is to prevent opening up the whole issue of cargo preference on this bill." Representative Quillen, who is the ranking Republican on the House Rules Gommittee, added, "Preserving cargo preference is important because it means Ship­ ping agricultural products by Americans and not opening up the market to the foreign elements that are such great competitors of this nation of ours." Senate Debate Under Way The first stab at weakening caigo preference by supporters of the giant grain interests went down in a 62 to 34 vote in what promises to be the first Senate vote among many on the issue that will take place as the debate on the 1990 farm bill goes forward. Late in the day on July 24, the Senate defeated an amendment introduced by Senator Steven D. Symms (R-Idaho) that would have allowed the Secretary of Agricul­ ture to waive cargo preference laws in certain instances. Opposition to cargo preference Was led by Senator Gharles Grassley (R-Iowa), who sought to jus­ tify the non-usage of American flag ships by bringing out the same tired old argument that Seafarers are too highly paid. Senator Grassley tried to use the new SIU contract in this regard. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senator Grassley said, "The June 1990 edition of the Seafarers LOG reported that Sea­ farers International Union was able to secure a new contract guaran­ teeing them a 15 percent increase over the next three years, plus a cost-of-living increase during the second and third year of the con­ tract for anything over five percent inflation." It bothered the senator that the union was able to retain the same crew sizes and he bemoaned the fact that the operators had not managed to keep the union down to yearly wage increases of 2 per­ cent. Rebutting the Iowa senator's remarks was Maryland's elected official Barbara A. Mikulski (DMd.). "I really do not like the tone that is so harsh and so scathing and so critical when it comes to talking about America's merchant marine. I would never want to hear any disparaging remark made about an American farmer, partic­ ularly the small farmer who tills the soil so that people in our cities and throughout the world can eat," she said. 'Heroes in Dungarees' Senator Mikulski, who as a Bal­ timore congresswoman from 1976 to '86 represented a district in which many shipyard employees and dock workers lived, elabo­ rated on the kinds of people that make up the merchant marine. "Let me talk about who these people are. They are people who build the ships, and they are peo­ ple who sail the ships... Roose­ velt called them the heroes in dungarees." ". . . why did he call them the heroes in dungarees," continued Sen­ Mikulski ator Mikulski. Because during World War II, it Continued on page 4 . -t., •v-v , -<• . .. .• • �•fii •: :::.• SEAFARiltS LOG 4 Battle Over Cargo Preference Rages in Congress '^- --'X .i7 X.I.-' •• • -.% •: .r • 'j .. • - • it-• 'i • •f, i- - H: fi' ••••}{' t % r" i-: i". V , Vi-' .•>V ' ' • Continued from page 3 was the gallant men in our mer­ chant marines that kept our boys overseas fed, clothed, and with enough bullets and tanks to save Western civilization. "That is who those heroes in dungarees were. They sailed out on the North Atlantic or they sailed across the Pacific to back our Ma­ rines and to back our guys in the Army with some modest convoy protection. And many of them lie in the deep today, but they served their country. Nobody called them tools of the union bosses then, when they were trying to back our boys there," Mikulski noted. After reflecting on the efforts of U.S. shipping during the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict, Mikulski pointed out that America still needs a strong U.S.-flag fleet. "Now we know that in the future if there is any type of military conflict it will not be a big one. It will be like Panama; it will be a regional conflict. And we know with our rapid deployment force, they cannot go another 30 days unless they are backed up by con­ voys. And guess who we are going to want to man those convoys? The heroes in dungarees; the her­ oes in dungarees that have been ridiculed and excoriated and so on here. Let me tell you, I am for those heroes in dungarees in peacetime, as I am in wartime." U.S. Aid on Communist Ships? Senator Daniel K. Inouye (DHawaii), who serves on the Senate merchant ma­ rine subcom­ mittee, pointed out the irony of giving Ameri­ can taxpayers supported aid to foreign na­ tions that is then shipped on Inouye foreign-flag vessels. "So we come across the strange sight where grain grown on American soil, paid for by American taxpayers, is carried on a Communist ship and shipped to Africa. So the stevedore unloading this grain looks up at the ship and says,'Thankyou,Communists.' " Of the 55 nations that export agricultural products. Senator John B. Breaux (D-La.) noted, "52 of them have cargo preference pro­ grams for either all of their cargo that they export, or certainly a large percentage of their cargo." The Louisiana senator, who also serves as chairman of the mer­ chant marine subcommittee, told his colleagues that only 3.2 per­ cent of American food exports are subject to cargo preference laws. He stressed the symbolic impor­ tance of an American flag. "1 think it says some­ thing about the success of this country eco­ nomically and commercially and says some­ thing about our farm economy when an Breaux American ship carrying an American flag with an American crew pulls up in that Soviet port and offloads American grain. It makes a statement about the success of this country and 1 think it is one that we should continue to make." Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) reminded the Congress that a del­ icate compromise was at stake in any debate about cargo prefer­ ence. The agreement reached as part of the 1985 farm bill between maritime and agriculture interests "put at rest some of the contro­ versy that had swirled around the application of the Cargo Preference Act to certain ag­ riculture ship­ ments." The Missis­ sippi senator Cochran warned, "1 am afraid, if the Senate adopts this amendment, we will begin unrav­ eling that agreement and that com­ promise and the statutory solu­ tion... ." Cargo preference, he continued, "has been an issue of some very sharp disagreement and bitter controversy, but 1 think everybody would agree that dur­ ing the past four years under the compromise there has been less difficulty and less uncertainty in the departments that have juris­ diction over these laws than ever before." Why Tamper with a Good Deal? "So why go in and start tamp­ ering with this section of the bill and try to improve upon an agree­ ment that really is working very well for American agriculture and the U.S. maritime industries and our customers all over the world? We have seen in the last year ... U.S. agriculture exports rise to a value of $40 billion. This is good for our economy, good for our farmers, and good for our shippers and U.S. maritime interests," Senator Cochran concluded. Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (DMd.) put his cards on the table, "let us be frank about it . . . this bill is $18 billion in farm payments. We are trying to get just a crumb off of that table in order to help sustain the American merchant marine. "... it is very clear that a number of other major powers in the world rec­ ognize" the importance of a strong na­ tional fleet, Senator Sar­ banes said, and they "make ef­ forts to sustain their merchant marine, inSarbanes eluding using in one form or an­ other a cargo preference ap­ proach, the requirement that a certain amount of the tonnage moving in and out of that country be carried in the flag-ships of that country." Senator Ernest F. (Fritz) Hollings was the last speaker to rise in opposition to the Symm's amendment."1 see no reason to insert into this debate on the farm bill an issue as con­ tentious as that of cargo pref­ Hoiiings erence, espe­ cially when there is a compromise in place that all parties still ascribe to .... 1 therefore, oppose any change in the current cargo pref­ erence requirements and urge that we return to those issues germane to the farm bill," he said. Shortly thereafter a roll call vote was held. While the Symms' amendment was defeated, oppo­ nents of cargo preference said they were going to try again. Both branches of Congress are scheduled to recess in the month of August. The leadership of the House and Senate have indicated that the farm bill debate will be concluded by the end of this month. Once the bill is adopted in the House and the Senate, a confer­ ence committee will meet to iron out the differences. After the com­ promise bill is accepted by both branches, it will be put on the President's desk for approval. Victory-Middleby Employees Choose SiU's industrlai Union The United Industrial Workers, the SlU's industrial division, sco­ red a landslide win last month over the Teamsters union during an election held to determine which group would represent the em­ ployees at Victory-Middleby. By a vote of 121 to 21 with one vote for neither union, the UIW overcame the challenge of Team­ sters local 837 to represent the workers at Victory-Middleby's Cherry Hills, N.J. plant near Phil­ adelphia. John Spadaro, UIW assistant vice president for the Atlantic re­ gion, called it a good win for the union and the employees at Vic­ tory-Middleby. A total of 143 ballots were cast from a possible 200 votes. Of that group, 107 employees are laid off from the plant that produces stain­ less steel refrigerators and walkin Coolers for such companies as Pizza Hut and Burger King. Fifty of the 200 workers eligible to vote had been employed at the com­ pany's recently closed Plymouth Meeting, Pa. plant where they were members of the Teamsters, Spa­ daro said. "Of the Teamsters group, many chose to be represented by the UIW," he said in explaining why the vote was so heavily in favor of the UIW. "Also, some people thought enough of the election to cast a ballot even though they are on layoff status." Spadaro, a 24-year employee with Victory-Middleby's prede­ cessor company, Hussman Refrig­ eration, left the company to begin working with the SlU's industrial division. The election came about as a result of a petition filed by the Teamsters union with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in September of last year. The Team­ sters asked that an election be held among the employees of Vic­ tory-Middleby to determine which union should represent the em­ ployees after the workers at the Plymouth Meeting factory began working at the Cherry Hill plant. After two hearings on the matter with the AFL-CIO, the national federation of American labor unions, and one with the NLRB, the board ruled on June 14 that an election should be held on June 29. On the Greyhound Picketline Seafarers and other trade unionists surround Rosa Parks at a recent Washington rally supporting striking Greyhound workers. The SlU members include able seamen (kneeling) Anthony Warfield, (left to right behind Mrs. Parks) Jack LaMotta, Errick Nobles and Oscar Lopez. Mrs. Parks led the 1955 boycott of the Montgomery, Ala. bus system to integrate the vehicles. �mm. ie«M>> I", uir. I,.j".«;ji JUIY1990 Mega Borg Spotlights'Second Registers' J.,. iV. - • So-Called 'Norwegian' Ship Is Nothing More than a Flag-of-Convenience Operation Lurking behind the scenes of the Mega Borg incident, the 15-year-old tanker ravaged by fire 57 miles off the coast of Texas last month, is a story of a once great maritime nation that has abandoned its seafarers and national-flag fleet and thrown in its lot with the runaway registers of the world. The 886-foot tanker that experienced an explosion and fire in the pump room shortly before midnight on June 8 was a "Norwegian" vessel. But it belonged to Nor­ way's so-called second register, known as the Norwegian International Ship Register or NIS, a system that has adopted all of the same kinds of goodies for shipowners—tax havens, lax safety standards, few inspections, cheap laborthat are offered by flag-of-convenience opera­ tions. _ ^ The Mega Borg was crewed by Indian officers and Filipino unlicensed seamen. Four of the 37 crewmembers were killed as a result of an explosion that blew off the top of the vessel's pump room during a lightering operation in international waters with an Italian-flagged tanker. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by the Norwegian government. On the day following the initial fire in the Mega Borg's pump room, five more explosions racked the vessel, greatly increasing the chances of a major oil spill hitting the coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana. During this time, most of the public and press vigorously condemned the transport of oil by tanker, painting the entire industry with one brush. But the Mega Borg fire has put a spotlight on the inadequacies of runaway flag operations and the dangers such ships pose to the lives of seafarers and to the welfare of coastal communities. " •••'X . ^ • 'I,; '1.' Convenience of Foreign Flags Register (NIS) A Nicaife Cpveriiig Up Reductions lit Standards By putting the label of a traditional mari­ time nation on a register that operates like a flag-of-oonvenience operation, the pub­ lic is being duped about the quality and standards of so-called'Norwegian' sh/ps, like the Mega Borg, that are part of the NIS. The Norwegian second register, like any other runaway-flag nation, is interested in making shipping cheap, sacrificing strin­ gent safety standards in the process. Here are some of the NIS's bargain base­ ment savings: "4^,: 'W.W • Only the master of an NIS vessel has to be Norwegian, all other positions can be filled by seamen from anywhere in the world. However, the Nonwegian Maritime Directorate will easily grant an exemption to the rule that the captain be Norwegian, as was done with the Mega Borg. • Wage scales are equal to those of flagof-convenience ships when Filipino and In­ dian seamen are used. Wages are lower still if the operator hires Indonesian or Pakistani seamen. • Qualifications of crewmerhbers can be evaluated and accepted by the ship's master who is advised to take into consid­ eration the position the seaman will have aboard the vessel. • The owner or owners of the vessel need not be Norwegian. • Non-Norwegian owners do not have to pay any of that country's taxes. • Non-Norwegian owners are exempt from the country's currency exchange regulations. • Regarding safety procedure^, the NIS recognizes "international" regulations. • The Norwegian Maritime Directorate does not conduct vessel inspections of its own. It r^s on the inspections of the classification societies which are groups paid by shipowners to review their ves­ sels, usually for purposes of obtaining in­ surance. ^ice: The Noiwegian Ihtemaftonal Ship Registef Rules and Require­ ments. Norwegian Sh^wners' Association, August 1969; The Norwe­ gian International Sh^ Register—A New Deal for Shipping, Royal Norwegian fcfinistry of Trade and Sharping; Norwegian Shipping-New Opportunities, Norwegian Shipowners' Associalion. October 1989. Traditionally runaway-flag registers have rep­ resented a marriage between poorer nations anxious to bring in hard currency from tonnage fees and shipowners seeking to dodge the fiscal and social responsibilities of their own coun­ tries. The so-called flag-of-convenience registers have been identified with Liberia, Panama, Honduras, and more recently the Bahamas, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Cyprus, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Lebanon, Malta, Sri Lanka and St. Vincent. But in the past five years, a few European nations have mimicked the open registers and established second registers designed to provide the same services of a flag-of-convenience op­ eration while adding a veneer of shipping ex­ pertise by linking the process to a country that has a maritime tradition. The nation paving the way for the so-called second register is Norway. NIS was established in 1987 and today boasts 842 vessels. Other countries experimenting with second registers are Denmark (DIS), Federal Republic of Ger­ many (GIS), United Kingdom (Isle of Man), France (Kerguelen) and Portugal (Madeira). Of these, the NIS operation is the most extensive and allows shipowners the most lat­ itude. An owner need not be Norwegian. The register does not conduct inspections of its own. Instead, NIS relies on the reports of classifi­ cation societies, businesses paid by shipowners to review their vessels for insurance purposes. Non-Norwegian owners are not taxed. Crewmembers may be from anywhere in the world. The register makes a pretense of requiring a Norwegian master on NIS ships, but exemptions are liberally granted, as was the case with the Mega Borg. The opportunity to have all the benefits of a runaway-flag deal and still fly a "Norwegian" flag have resulted in hundreds of ships being transferred to the NIS register. NIS ships often use Indian and Filipino seafarers, causing an acute shortage of skilled seamen in those coun­ tries. According to the industry publication Seatrade Week, the Philippines faces a shortage of skilled seamen. The article quoted a spokes­ man of a Filipino mariners' group who said, "We are scraping the barrel for qualified per­ sonnel." A year after the NIS register was set up, there were 85,913 Filipino seamen, a 28 percent increase from 1987. The Indian-flag fleet also has been left in the lurch for qualified officers. With so many of its seamen seeking employment on NIS and other flag-of-convenience vessels, Indian shipping companies are finding it hard to recruit qualified citizens to man their vessels. Ironically, just days after the Mega Borg In top photo, oil bums on the water some 12 hours after an explosion in the pumproom wracked the Mega Borg, a Norwegian second register ship. The middle photo pictures five boats working to put out the fires on the ship that was anchored 57 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas. In bottom photo, after five days of fire fighting, the flames and smoke subside. explosion, representatives of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), the group representing maritime unions throughout the free world, were criticizing safety standards on second registry vessels in International Labor Organization meetings in Geneva. ITF Assistant General Secretary Ake Selander told the ILO's committee on the application of labor standards that the growth of second registers has resulted in a world-wide lowering of safety standards. NIS Standards Questioned The world organization of transport unions, to which the SIU is affiliated, also posed the following question to the ILO: How can flag countries really enforce minimum standards on their "second class" ships, particularly where the crew are neither nationals nor residents of the flag state. The Norwegian government itself has begun to question the safety standards aboard NIS vessels. Earlier this year, the Norwegian Mari­ time Directorate (NMD) reported concern over the possible poor quality of some of the older vessels being transferred into the NIS. The NMD, the oversight agency for the NIS, called for increased vigilance in examining ships. It also expressed concern about the operating standards on the growing number of NIS ships that were crewed completely by foreign nationals. -is '•'Si" -i �H: t SOFAReHS LOG f-i: SlU Pacific Division Reaches Agreement with Matson, APL •:, V- •' • •- ssaa.; d: h'j i •;.: • I; Three West Coast maritime unions affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America have reached tentative agreements with Matson Naviga­ tion and American President Lines (APL). In addition, another SIUNA af­ filiate, the SIU of Canada, averted a strike when it reached a tentative agiwment with its contracted com­ panies. Negotiating together as the SIU Pacific District, the unions agreed to a six-year deal with Matson and a three-year pact with APL. The unions involved included the Sailors Union of the Pacific, repre­ senting the deck department; the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association, rep­ resenting the black gang, and the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District, rep­ resenting the steward department. Matson and APL were negotiat­ ing separately for the first time in­ stead of under the blanket of the Pacific Maritime Association. The Matson agreement was achieved without the need for an extension when all parties reached agreement the evening of June 15, the date both contracts ran out. In another break with the past, the union negotiated a six-year deal with Matson to provide added security for its members. The first year of the new contract will bring a 5 percent raise to the members with 4 percent increases provided in each of the following five years. If the cost of living should increase above 4 percent after the first year, the wage increase will match the inflation rate. The unions agreed to some crew reductions beginning in 1993. The SUP will take two men off four ships, while the MFOW and SIU A&G will take a member off each of the eight Matson ships. In concluding the contract with Matson, SUP President Gunnar Lundeberg said he believed the worst days of job give-backs were over. "I think we tumed the comer on the constant demand for man­ ning reductions," Lundeberg said. MFOW President Henry "White- ly" Disley characterized the con­ tract as "fair and equitable." Negotiations with APL did not go as smoothly. The unions threatened to break off talks unless the company dropped its demand for permanent crews. APL did so on June 15, and a 30-day extension on the contract was granted in order for the unions and company to create a new package. The APL contract gives mem­ bers a 5 percent pay hike in the first year wito 4 percent boosts in each of the two subsequent yearS; Like the Matson agreement, cost of liv­ ing adjustments will be made after the first year should inflation go above the scheduled pay increase. The SUP agreed to take four of its deck department members from Oil Spill Bill Conferees Near Final Agreement House and Senate conferees may present compromise oil spill legislation to the Congress before it takes its summer recess. The conferees reached agree­ ment on two of the main issues separating the bills passed by the House and Senate earlier this year; rejecting proposals for U.S. par­ ticipation in an international oil spill fund and the imposition of double-bottoms or double-hulls on tankers. House conferees finally acceded to the Senate by not demanding that the United States adopt the interna­ tional protocols goveming liability for oil spills. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine, one of the conferees, had stated the protocols should be handled as a treaty. This would require the Senate to provide advice and con­ sent before the country could.adopt It. Mitchell noted during debate WWII Merchant Mariners Sought for Study A researcher working on her Ph.D. is looking for World War II era merchant mariners to do an ethnography on maritime convoys of that historical period. Morgiana Halley spent three days last month at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship interviewing pensioners, listening to the school's recorded history and reviewing documents in the Paul Hall Library and Mar­ itime Museum. Halley is interested in the over­ all life of merchant mariners and those associated with them during World War II, including those serving on escort ships as armed guards. "I am looking for infor­ mation on what the crewmembers did onboard when they were not working, on how the armed guards got along with the sailors, how the unlicensed and licensed members got along and were any foreign nationals onboard," she told the Seafarers LOG. She wants to hear stories about practical jokes played aboard ship and how people reacted to them. One that has caught her attention was sending a newcomer for a bucket of steam. After several hours, the mariners realized the rookie had not returned. She said the members searched the vessel until they discovered him sitting in the engine room beside an open valve with a bucket underneath it. "His response was the bucket wasn't full so he didn't report back to work," she recalled with a laugh. Also, the researcher is trying to gather information on any super­ APL ships and give them dock as­ signments. The MFOW will take four members from the APL Pacesetter-class vessels while the SIU A&G also will reduce its over­ all crewmembers by four. Although all sides said they were happy with the agreement reached, the SUP early in the negotiations with APL issued a press release saying it was "as­ tounded at the arrogance of APL's proposals." In Canada, the SIU just an­ nounced at press time its settle­ ment with the Canadian Lake Carriers. SIU of Canada President Roman A. Gralewicz said the union did not lose a single job while it secured protection against inflation. stitions, customs, beliefs or rituals in which mariners participated during the war. One item that truly interests Halley is the attitude of the Amer­ ican public to merchant mariners. "It is much different compared with the attitudes of the British to their merchant marine," she said. She is seeking reactions as to how mariners were treated when they came back to American shores. She noted some stories she has collected have had the public re­ ferring to the seamen as "4-F'ers" and draft dodgers. Halley, who has a masters de­ gree in folklore, became interested in the World War II study when she realized almost all work on the sea was very ancient. She wanted to gather information on the World War II era while those veterans are still alive. In fact, she spent two hours with SIU charter member Johnny Johnston while at Piney Point to hear his stories. Halley, who is working on the ethnography with the Center for English Tradition and Culture at the University of Sheffield in Yorkshire, England, already has presented a few papers and written some sea ballads based on her work. Her 35-minute performance to students at the Lundeberg School was taped by trainee Robert Ad­ ams Jr. "Everybody really en­ joyed it," he said. "We've already looked at the tape twice." Lun­ deberg School instructor Grace Davis said Halley's performance must have made quite an impres- Morgiana Halley listens to one of the tapes about being a merchant seaman in World War II on file at the Paul Hall Maritime Museum at the Lundeberg School. sion on the trainees because she has had them singing some of her songs days after the show in the galley, H^ey is interviewing World War II maritime veterans along the northeastern U.S. seaboard at this time. SIU members living in this area ihterested in talking with her can contact the Seafarers LOG to set up an appointment. Those liv­ ing in other parts of the country who have written stories and statements may send them to Mor­ giana Halley in care of Captain Fred A. Steele, 1598 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. among the conferees that the Senate had not passed the protocols for the last five years and has no plans of adopting them now. Newspaper reports have stated that the conferees will approve a monetary limit on shipper liabilities higher than those estab­ lished by the protocols, which were negotiated in 1984. However, the compromise bill will allow the in­ dividual states to set their own liability limits at levels higher than the federal bill. Some tanker companies, like foreign-flag Royal Dutch Shell, have announced their vessels will not serve the U.S. should the pro­ tocols not be accepted. Others are said to be considering such a move. The conferees agreed that most vessels should be fitted with double-hulls by the year 2015 and all new tankers being built for ser­ vice along the American shore must have double hulls. The compromise, which would become effective in 1995 if passed, involves a complex formula in­ volving the size, age and hull con­ struction for phasing out single hulls over a 20-year period. In the earlier bill passed by the House, all existing tankers would have to phase in double-hulls or double-bottoms over a 15-year period. The Senate had asked the federal govemment to issue regula­ tions on tanker construction. Old Tankers Will Be Out First The new language phases out older and larger vessels first. Ves­ sels of less than 5,000 gross tons would be exempt until 2015. There were a number of exemp­ tions to which <the legislators agreed. Vessels of less than 5,000 gross tons would avoid the require­ ment entirely if they have a double containment system determined by the Department of Transportation to be as effective as double hulls in preventing oil discharges. Slated for exemption until 2015 are ves­ sels lightering more than 60 miles offshore and vessels unloading oil in bulk at licensed deepwater ports. �:.ir_,r?-.,;-V,Vi v / i.r . fc 'i^if-' x^-S^sn, IP--' juiYim lvi-'ji,^i-«»iS^; decertified Stewards Graduate from the Lundeberg School F rom ice carving to accoimting, from recipe making to pas 'baking, " 11 more galley gang members have pastry reached die top of their department after graduating from the steward recertiflcation course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The six weeks of instruction ran the SIU veterans dirough the gamut of what they may face in the steward department when working aboard ship. Not only did the 11 perfect their cooking and baking skills, but they aliso worked outside the galley to help make their jobs a little easier. In fact most of the training does take place over a desk rather than a stove. The stewards learn how to work with compujters to plan for meals, take inventory and handle their union chores, l^trtictors give them skills in handling other crewmembers and the problems they might encounter on a vessel. Being able to do the necessary math to convert recipes to feed the large number of people work­ ing aboard ship is not lost on the school or the stewards. 6 Sea-Land Port Steward Jimmy Mann (left) works with the recertified steward class. 7 Roscoe Willianos (left) and Albert Coale figure 'i.-, .. i:'- the answer to a math ques­ tion. 8 Phillip Lau deco­ rates a cake. 9 Upgrader Peter Schmitt (left) reviews the ice carving of Jerome Jordan and Albert Coale. 10 Instructor Sandy White looks over the shoulder of Linda Schell. 11 Flanked by SIU President Michael •- : fi •. . Sacco and Executive Vice ;i •':.P'>:;(.S;^^' :'l ; fl President Joseph Sacco, Roscoe Williams thanks the staff at the school. 12 The happy graduates pose with jSIU officials. ^ivt-PsSiV:';S;jr' -/.i 1 The recertified steward class includes (kneeling) Albert Coale Jr., Robert Maddox, Yen Mow Huey, (second row) Edward Uyehara, Linda Schell, Phillip Lau, (back row) Jerome Jordan, Victor Harper, Emilio Cordova, Roscoe D. Wil­ liams and Gerald Shirley. 2 Albert Coale whips up a cake. 3 Phillip l^u tackles a tough math problem. 4 While Phillip Lau (left) and Yen Mow Huey discuss a finish^ cake, Robert Maddox checks his in the oven. 5 Gerald Shirley handles a computer assignment \\ 7htle he was thanking all W the people involved in the creation of the course, Roscoe i Williams took time to remember the director of the adult education courses. "I want to thank Ms. Sandy White for helping us with our mathematics," Williams told the members gathered for the July union meeting at Piney Point. Williams, who ships out of San Francisco, went on to tell the trainees in the audience that the experienced members of the crew on ships are willing to work with the new members. "We'll be serving food to you; we'll be receiving you the first time on ship. All we ask is you lend a helping hand," Williams said. Like many of the others. Linda Schell thanked the whole Lundeberg School staff. "I'd like to thank the instructors and staff that take care of us," the Seattle steward said. "The people at the tot We atoS those who take care of the grounds and who feed us and take care of our rooms—they all seem to do it with a smile." Jerome Jordan of Jacksonville let the membership know how he felt about his union. "Who is number 1?" he shouted at the au- TH ftMERICt mm m. cmoofcmm '•'omenr dience. "The SIU!" Jordan noted it took almost nine years for him to reach the top spot in his department and he Idok^ forward to continuing his work. Victor Harper of Philadelphia thanked the union for all it has done for his family and him. Albert Coale of Mobile told the group that after seven years of work he was "not going to just sing, but he was going to jam" to celebrate his graduation. Emilio Cordova of New York and Yen Mow Huey of San Francisco both thanked the union and its staff for giving them the op­ portunity to upgrade and con­ tinue learning. When Gerald Shirley spoke, he talked, like many of the oth­ ers, i_about the leader of the J .SIU, Mlehael Sacco. Itsgo^ to know there is someone that cares about us and who is always watching our backs in Washing^ Jacksonville steward ;•- i Sacco congratulated the group on their achievements. "Your leadership qualities are showing," Sacco told them. "You are leaving with a good impression at the school. You make us real proud." Pi#i . MJSmf :T4ff IV • s •• .. J . ,.. " ij,—:?:> i'-.S "k.> rW r �..''-^Y-.V :'YF- .:v• !Y&i 'i'l--..' Y •. -p:y'h^0. Y.': YV : SEAfiUfRS iOG ^• Y " SlU Gov't Division Tanker Is Home After 15 Years ^ i ^ ,'••• '' The USNS Navasota came home to the United States after al­ most 15 years overseas. JSt_' The 44-year-old tanker is part of the Military Sealift Command— Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) whose unlicensed division is crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division. She had been deployed in the western Pacific since late 1975. "-(•', j'jyt'j VT.^ % K^vifsSsi?', ;:v'-',:||; • Before tying up at her home port at the Oakland (Calif.) Naval Sup­ ply Center, the Navasota delivered an A-6 jet to the Alameda Naval Air Station. The vessel next sailed to a repair facility in Portland, Ore. where she is undergoing a lengthy overhaul, then will sail for San Diego to become part of the fleet training group. SIU crewmembers who helped bring her home included from the deck department Bosun Albert Marshall; AB/Tankermen John White, David Jackson, Vincent Chiolo, Charles Delamar, Her­ bert Blake and Michael Stein; Ordinary Seamen Walter Hun­ tington and Jerry Tackett and Bosun/Mate Gary Osborn. |p:i|£j|:^; t'"- 'i' • ' •"^• /••-'v: • Sailing in the engine department were Chief Electrician James George; Unlicensed Junior Engi­ neers David Stinson, William Wheat and Gary Baird; Pump­ man Bennie Fields; Engine Utility Richard Tietge; Oilers Douglas Kerr and Douglas Marvelias; FWT Francisco Suela and Char­ les Lewis and Wipers Pedero Marques and Michael Arnett. Galley gang members aboard the Navasota included Chief Stew­ ard Apollo Beltran; Chief Cook Tomas Pinaula; Second Cook Romeo Calindas; Assistant Cook Simie Dollano and Steward Utili­ ties Virgil Benitez, Felipe Cavinta, Zachary Webb, Ireneo Romualdo, Richardo Casmiro, Romualdo Vellanueva and Jose Beboso. Other SIU members on­ board were Purser Ronald Wolschon and Yeoman-Store­ keepers Norflis McCullough and Angelico Nacanaynay. The 644-foot tanker was built by Sun Shipbuilding in Chester, Pa. as the USS Navasota. The ship supported Allied troops at the In­ chon, Korea landings and several Army battle groups throughout the Viemam conflict. She was decom­ missioned from the Navy in August 1975 and became the USNS Navasota, a part of MSCPAC fleet. The Navasota had been serving with the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Indian Ocean and in North Arabian Sea. In 1985 she was deployed to the Mediterranean during tensions with Libya. Earlier this year her cre w rescued the seamen of a sink­ ing fishing boat in the South China Sea. The Navasota is able to refuel and supply two other ships at sea while sailing at speeds of up to 15 knots. Addicott Named Head of MSCPAC ' •^V:r-.''',^i'f Hi ii! V- ' '• Captain Raymond W. AddicOtt is the new commander of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Reet (MSCPAC). Addicott relieves Captain J. A. Peschka Jr., who has returned to MSG Com­ mand in Washington, D.C. after serving three months at MSCPAC. Addicott had served with MSCPAC for 18 months as opera­ tions chief and chief of staff before he assumed command of the USS Fox in JanuMy 1988. As commander of MSCPAC, •fv', 'i-'' The USNS Navasota returns to San Francisco Bay. This is the first time in 15 years the tanker reached the U.S. mainland. the Bellingham, Wash, native will be in charge of a fleet of 26 govern­ ment-owned, civilian-crewed ves­ sels which operate from the eastern Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The unlicensed division aboard the vessels is sup­ plied by the SIU's Government Services Division. Addicott received his commis­ sion in 1962 after graduating from the University of Washington. Be­ sides the Fox, he has commanded the USS Madera County and the USS Rathbume. The Navasota delivers an A-6 aircraft which she carried across the Pacific. Keep Eyes Peeled for Fake Flag Any ship flying the flag of Be­ lize is operating under fake regis­ try, announced the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), an organization represent­ ing maritime, rail and airline unions in the free world. The ITF, to which the Seafarers Internation­ al Union is affiliated, asked all maritime workers to be on the lookout for ships flying the flag of Belize, a small Central American country bordering the Caribbean Sea. The TTF first became aware of the fake registry when the group's inspectors, working out of the port of Hamburg, West Germany, came across a Belizean-flagged dry cargo vessel called the Bosun. The German police and the ITF con­ tacted the Belizean High Commis­ sion in London and found out that the country does not operate a ship­ ping registry of any kind. The Geiman police arrested the British master of the vessel and the German owner of the ship, charg­ ing them with flying a false flag and forging Belizean government documents. While the Belize government is considering the establishment of a shipping registry, at this time That country's government has not au­ thorized the use of its flag to any vessel. However, Lloyds Register, a well-known company that tracks the maritime industry, lists several "Belizean" ships in its computer database. Any seafarer who sights a Belizean-flagged vessel should advise the SIU. >, rVv •; ' •" >A.. .; •:"••'•'- •.• A. '* '' ''' , ' -A-M w> #.| i '• ' An Exchange of Greetings "-• Captain J.A. Peschka Jr. (left) relinquishes MSCPAC command to Captain Raymond W. Addicott during ceremonies in Oakland, Calif. :;Y-.; SIU President Michael Sacco talks with Nelson Mandela during his meeting at the AFL-CIO, the national federation of American unions. The South African civil rights leader, who was recently released after 27 years In jail, thanked American trade unionists for their support of the struggle to end apartheid In his nation. �MBwaeywia^aiWi^'-.^^^^' '^r •-•I-., - •" i^S.- MY 1990 Surprise Catch by SiU Fishermeh Yields 260-Pound Halibut With guts and gills, the enor­ mous fish caught by SIU fisherman Jack Cravo and his dragger's crew weighed more than 260 pounds. "It was our first catch" on a run last month, the New Bediford-based fisherman said. "What a job to put that giant down the side of the fish hold," he exclaimed. "It took three guys to pull it through the flood house—what a mess-—and we had to move everything." First mate and owner of the Navegante Jack Crave was joined by fellow crewmembers Joao Cravo, who sailed as captain; Cook Ventura Marques; En­ gineer John Cravo and Deckhand Domingo Campos. The crew hauled in the giant halibut southeast of Nantucket on the day that a deep water area was first opened this year to commercial fishermen. The crew had been searching for crabs, cod and yel­ low tail, a kind of flounder. The Atlantic halibut, part of the flounder family, can reach up to 700 pounds and can live for more than 30 years. "That fish had the biggest liver and stomach I've ever seen in my life," said Cravo. "It's been over 15 years since we've caught one this big," he added. Halibut Scarce These Days Known to scientists as Hippoglossus hippoglossus, halibut is caught only on occasion these days. The flatfish, which is native to the northwest and western At­ lantic, was commercially fished from the late 1800s until the 1940s, explained Dan Weaver, a reporting specialist for the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanographic and Aftnospheric Association. "During that time it wasjiot un­ usual for the long liners and otter trawls to catch halibut averaging between 50 to 200 pounds," said Weaver, "although there are iso­ lated cases of halibut caught that weighed 600,500 or400 pounds in that period." Halibut catches decreased sig­ nificantly in the '40s when stocks were depleted from over-fishing. Today, the average halibut caught in the northwestem Atlantic is be­ tween three and five pounds, mak­ ing the larger ones very rare. When caught, it is usually part of a bycatch or a surprise catch, said Weaver. The female halibut is capable of reproducing only after reaching the age of nine or 10, sometimes older, while the male begins sexual activ­ ity at age six or seven, said Weaver. Few halibut live long enough to spawn. This, combined with over­ fishing in the early decades of this century, has made the flatfish a rare catch. The Fish Was a Fighter For the crew of the Navegante, hauling in the seven-foot halibut from nets down about 80 fathoms, or 480 feet, was tough. "That fish was very strong,"Cravo explained. The halibut spun so many times in the net that it sealed it off, creating a pouch and prevented other fish from entering. Weaver said the sucker was eating big fish." Among the contents in the halibut's stomach were bones of monk fish and skate, two kinds of bottom fish. Bergie's Seafoods in New Bedford purchased the fish for "about $2.00 a pound," Cravo re­ ported. The animal's 25-pound head was destined to "make nice chowder," the first mate noted. Fisheries agents took the halibut's otoliths, or "ear stones" as fishermen call them. This free­ standing bone found in the ear of the fish, is used to determine the animal's age. Although results from the tests of the otoliths were not available at press time, Weaver told a representative of the Seafarers LOG that the fish was probably older than 25 years. More rapidly-growing than most flatfish, the halibut migrates to shallow water in the summer and to deeper areas in the winter in search of warmth, said Weaver. Both of the halibut's eyes are on the right side, allowing the fish to skim the ocean floor in search of food and to lie flat or bu^ itself in the sand to avoid detection. SIU fisherman Jack Crave {second from right) and two employees of Bergie's Seafoods use all their strength to hoist a giant 260-pound, seven-foot-long halibut caught by the crew of the Navegante. halibut is "extremely strong"and a "good fighting fish." The crew of the Navegante got their first view of the giant when they saw its white belly gleaming in the net. "It was a real beautiful animal," Cravo said in apprecia­ tion. When he opened the giant halibut's stomach, Cravo discov­ ered large bones. "No human bones," he quipped, "but that Louisiana WWII Mariners Soon to Be Eiigibie For Special 'U.S, Veteran' Car License Plates Thanks to the efforts of Louis W. Ivon and Kenneth L. Odinet, two state representatives from Louisiana districts 100 and 103 re­ spectively, seamen who saw action in World War II soon will be eligi­ ble for special state license plates that previously were reserved for veterans of the armed services. Representatives Ivon and Odinet introduced a bill in the Lou­ isiana legislature that allows the state's Department of Motor Vehi­ cles to issue special "U.S. Veteran" prestige license plates to merchant mariners who have a military dis­ charge, known as form DD 214, or a certificate issued by the War Shipping Administration back in the '40s. (The War Shipping Administration's certificates were a result of Public Law 87, 78th Congress.) The man who raised the idea with Ivon and Odinet was Buck Stevens, a WWII veteran mariner and a long-time member of the SIU. "It just made sense to me, if other branches of the service get a special license plate, why shouldn't WWn seafarers have the same benefit?" Stevens reasoned. "After all, although it took 43 years for the govemment to offi­ cially recognize our role in WWII, we are now full-fledged veterans and we should be eligible for all the bene-fits received by other branches of the service on both a national and state level," he added. yg US VETERAN 39 LOUISIANA •• Pictured above is the special prestige license plate that will be available to WWII merchant mariners living in the state of Louisiana later this year. The design may change somewhat, but the elements will be the same. Stevens said all merchant mari­ ners should be proud of Ivon and Odinet. "These guys really went to bat for us," noted Stevens. The license plate will bear the words "U.S. veteran" and "USMM" (for United States Mer­ chant Marine) and can be used on cars, pickup trucks and vans. The exact details of the design still are being worked out, reports Debbie Gremillion of the Office of Motor Vehicles of the Louisiana Depart­ ment of Public Safety and Correc­ tions. The cost of the special license plate is "the same fee as a regular car plate or regular truck plate," said Ms. Gremillion. The fee is based on the value of the vehicle. Any individual desiring more information on the special license plate for WWII merchant seamen may contact the Office of Motor Vehicles at (504) 925-6364 or write to the Office of Motor Vehi­ cles at P.O. Box 64886, Baton, Rouge, La. 70896-4886. \ i't ': v'vS^i; �10 !,'• - i^". SOfARERS 106 ' \. -• • UV V •5 -"' . • V •• -.r' - '-V- < <5 ' '•$ - • i.: •' ll " ,' '.'.I' •':'*. ?ir- ;f - ..4' iimm ( |V",..-• • :--i: Kevin Harvey, Rep. Craig James' (R-Fla.) legislative assistant, takes notes while constituent James Lloyd (left) discusses why the congressman should support cargo preference. •: i'TV • I TD ank-and-file Seafarers lobbying Congress for XVcargo preference legislation in the 1990 farm bill receiv^ warm receptions from Charles Ben­ nett (D-Fla.) and Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.), two of the maritime industry's staunchest supporters. The members, who are residents of Florida and California, also discussed how the provision would affect the U.S.-flag merchant marine with aides to Congressmen Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), Ron Packard (RCalif.), Craig James (R-Fla.), Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) ::||i|||i|i and David Junior (D-Mich.). ' ii, A '•i: %: ii '^ii; I * WAi;|-' -T''' ^'• ;•:' v''"' WfA'''- ' One Seafarer who has experienced the impact of legislation on his job is AB upgrader Anthony Sabatini who used the lobbying effort to full ad­ vantage. Sabatini, who sails from the port of Wil­ mington, Calif., used to work on U.S.-flag tuna boats that docked in Southern California. Because of a lack of work, he had to become a merchant seaman. "I have seen how the laws affected one indus­ try," Sabatini said to a Seafarers LOG reporter between visits to California congressional offices. "I don't want to have to start another career." Sabatini was able to plead his case to Anderson and aides from three other offices. He asked aides in all the offices he visited why change a program that works and benefits all involved. Anderson AB upgrader Jack LaMotta (left) dis­ cusses the 1990 farm bill with DeLisa Harmon, legislation assistant to Rep­ resentative Earl Hutto (D-Fla.). Congressman Glenn Anderson (DCalif.) welcomes CalifOrnian Neil Penaflor to his Capitol Hill office. RIGHT A delegation of Florida SlU mem­ bers meets with U.S. Representa­ tive Charles Bennett. From the left are (front row) Michael Dykema, Bennett, Jack LaMotta, MiD Na­ tional Field Representative Frank Pecquex, (back row) Steve Tepper, Kevin DeSue, James Lloyd and Kenneth Mulderig. noted he represents the district in which the Wil­ mington hall is located so he was very much aware of the plight of the merchant marine. He said he would continue his fight for cargo preference and a strong U.S.-flag fleet. The Florida group received the same strong ifavorable reply from Bennett when they got to his office. "We shouldn't take cargo preference for granted," said Beimett, who represents the Jack­ sonville hall's district. "I'm glad you came to see me. You've got my supjwrt." Responding to a question from FOWT upgrader Kevin DeSue of Jacksonville, Bennett said the last several presidents have "paid lip service" to the Sarah Dufendach (on desk), administrative assistant to U.S. Representative David Bonior (D-Mich.), listens to James Lloyd, Frank Pecquex, Kevin DeSue, Kenneth Mulderig, Jack LaMotta and Michael Dykema discuss the needs within the U.S.flag fleet merchant marine. "What it will take (to make the merchant marine stronger) is a man who runs for president who will do something," the former AB added. "There has been a great indifference on the part of the previous administration toward the little people and, in some ways, in Congress." Although this was the first lobbying effort for all 11 Seafarers, and the first trip ever to Washing­ ton for some, DeSue was the only member of the group to have some lobbying experience. His grandfather was a minister in Jacksonville. "My grandfather would take me to political meetings with him. I got to meet several of the politicians around Jacksonville and Florida. You can tell the paper pushers from the workers." Brian Mitchell and Julie Hadnot (center with papers), aides to Congressman Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), listen to the needs of American-flag shipping from Seafarers Anthony Sabatini, Demetrius Crump, DeWitt Long, Neil Penaflor and Damon Eisenbrey. �JULY 1990 Retirees Restore Manitou to Former Glory William Drew (in white cap) and Phil Maguire assist Johnny Johnston des­ cend after an inspection of the Manitou's mainmast. USCG To Honor Firefighting Credit From 1978 to 1989 The U;S. Coast Guard is honor­ ing the certificates of Seafarers who graduated from the Freehold, N.J. firefighting facility while at­ tending the Lundeberg School of Seamanship as satisfying the re­ quirements for advanced firefightr ing. The firefighting training must have been completed between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989. Seafarers must show proof of suc­ cessfully completing the course to receive credit from the USCG. The Coast Guard stated that those members who have com­ pleted the course between June 5, 1978 and December 1, 1989 will not need to attend any further fire­ fighting training. The USCG recently announced new regulations requiring ad­ vanced firefighting for those men and women upgrading or renewing their maritime licenses. As of December 2, 1989, the USCG is mandating that mariners must complete a course that has the agency's approval for both basic and advanced firefighting. The Lundeberg School became the first union training facility to offer both earlier this year. The Lundeberg School is offer­ ing advanced firefighting courses August 13 through 17 and October 29 through November 2. To regis­ ter, members must have taken basic firefighting within the last five years at a USCG-approved location and present proof of completion. All Lundeberg School trainees and upgraders must complete the basic firefighting course. While upgraders and trainees have been busy studying in class­ rooms around the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship this summer, two oldtimers are just as busy at the end of the docks qn St. Georges Creek. Retirees Johnny Johnston and Wiiiiam Drew are refurbishing the Manitou, the former racing yawl once skippered by President John F. Kennedy. "We've been working on her for the last two months," said John­ ston, a charter member of the SIU who retired in 1974."Both Bill and I had looked at her and she was in pretty bad shape. We talked with Ken Conklin (Lundeberg School vice president) and Joe DiGiorgio (SIU secretary-treasurer) and they told us to fix her up. They have been pretty good in approving what we need. Either Bill or I or both of us have been out here every day." Johnston sailed in the deck de­ partment and has occupied himself with getting the topside in shape. Drew, who retired as a QMED in 1970, has kept himself busy down below by working on the engine and wiring. "Every time I look at that wir­ ing, I wonder who put it in," Drew said as he shook his head in disbe­ lief. "It seems that when someone added a light, a phone or a socket, a new wire was run. I asked an electrician to look at it for me. He let out a blood-curdling scream and that was the last we saw of him." However, the pair has perse­ vered with the help of some train­ ees, upgraders and Phil Maguire, the dockkeeper. Drew said the en­ gine, which was replaced in 1962, was in pretty good shape so little a" V£4 Pensioners William Drew (left) and Johnny Johnston have been working hard this summer to get the Manitou into top sailing form at the Lundeberg School. work had to be done on it. Johnston noted the hull and cabin were not too bad for wear. Chipping and scraping has been a continual op­ eration on the 62-foot sailboat which has received two coats of primer on her hull. In September, the pair plans to sail her to her birthplace, Solomons Island, Md., in the nearby Patuxent River for a final overhaul and paint job. So far this summer, Johnston, Drew and Maguire twice have sailed the Manitou to St. Mary's City where she was warmly re­ ceived. The fact that leaves both Johnston and Drew sad, however, is her age. At 53 years old, the Manitou's 81-foot wooden main­ mast is not capable of holding her sails in a strong wind. "She was inspected several years ago and we were told the mast would snap in a gale force wind," Johnston noted. "We can put a full sail on it for a calm day," Drew continued, "but for sailing purposes, those days are gone." Johnston said he and Drew will continue to work on the Manitou through the winter. "There is enough work on her to keep us busy. We don't want to see her run down again." They also plan to sail her as often as possible. The Manitou was built as a rac­ ing vessel in 1937 at the M. M. Davis and Sons yard at Solomons Island. She was named for the pas­ sage in northeastern Lake Michi­ gan where she often passed in winning several Chicago to Mack­ inac races in the '30s and '40s. The vessel changed hands several times before being donated to the Coast Guard Academy in 1955. Kennedy began using the Mani­ tou late in his presidency. After she was refitted with the new engine and White House communications gear, the president and his family began enjoying the vessel during the summer of 1963. After his death that November she was re­ turned to the academy to resume her career as a training vessel. In 1968, the Lundeberg School purchased the Manitou from the Defense Department Surplus Sales Agency in a closed bid. The Manitou has been a part of the school's floating museum since. Lundeberg School Offers 'Flashing Light' Self-Study Currloulum for All Vpgraders The Visual Communications course, one of the newer classes available at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship, teaches SIU mem­ bers how to use light flashes to transmit the Morse code. The curriculum was approved by the Coast Guard in January and Michael Manion became the first graduate last month. Jim Brown, one of three Lundeberg instructors qualified to teach the course, said students must be self-motivated to successfully complete the subject. "It is a self-study course," Brown told the Seafarers LOG. "The students use a book and tapes. There is some classroom work to learn codes." Brown wrote the USCG last fall after outlining the course for the school. He worked with other Lun­ deberg instructors to create the manual used by the students. Upgraders have to be able to read at least six words a minute to receive USCG certification. Rather than trying to learn all the letters Michael Manion (left) receives from instructor Ron Raykowski his Lundeberg School certificate of achievement for being the first SIU member to successfully complete the new Visual Communications course. and symbols at once, they are taught in groups, thus making it easier for students to perfect them, then they move on to the next group. Upgraders are given prac­ tice quizzes to test their abilities on a gradual basis before sitting down to take the Coast Guard exam. Brown noted students pre­ viously had to attend a school in Tidewater, Va. to take a flashing light course. As Manion pointed out. Seafarers now can get shiphandling; radar certification, fire­ fighting, first aid and CPR and flashing light all in one location. "It's a great savings for us," he said. Because it is a self-study course, students learn at their own rate. Those taking it have incorporated the class into their overall lesson schedules. Besides Brown, the other course instructors are Ron Raykowski and Jake Karaczynski. Seafarers who would like mote information oh the Visual Communications course can contact the admissions office at the Lundeberg School. �SlAFAREItS LOG i \ Falcon Princess Crew Praised for Teamwork Captain Acclaims Entire SIU Crew for Professional Job Cecil Edwards Eugene Finley Eddie Hall The captain of the Falcon Princess ac­ claimed the whole unlicensed crew of that vessel for "the exceptional job they did" on a recent voyage to Tunisia. Kevin C. Voight, master of the tanker, sent his thanks in a letter to the SIU through Guy Pulliam, operations manager for Seahawk Management, which operates the ship. The vessel carried a load of sorghum and com to Sfax, Tunisia. The crew had less than two days to clean the tanks and get them ready to load with gasoline. "The entire crew rose to the task," Voight said in his May 31 letter. "First the deck gang washed and mucked cargo tanks as they were emptied so that by the time cargo discharging was completed, only three of the 18 tanks remained to be cleaned. At the completion, all crewmembers assisted in securing the vacuators and the vessel was secured for seas. The vessel was tendered for the gasoline cargo and all cargo tanks passed upon arrival at the load berth. "Anyone who has seen the deck of a tanker discharging grain can appreciate the enor­ mously frustrating job it is to try and clean cargo tanks with tank cleaning machines and hoses," Voight wrote in his letter also signed by Chief Engineer Michael Aversano and Chief Mate Michael Honcharik. "The crew Stephond Jackson Philip Lambis took on this job uncomplainingly and profes­ sionally," he added. Besides his overall praise for the deck de­ partment members, Voight noted the engine and steward crews assisted the deck in clean­ ing the tanks. He pointed out the galley gang had the additional burden of quartering and feeding 26 extra men three meals a day for 10 days while the ship was in Sfax. The black gang was praised "for the way they worked as a team to accomplish engine room main­ tenance professionally and quickly." "I hope that our paths will professionally cross again in the future," Voight summa­ rized. "They have all done a commendable job which is greatly appreciated by myself and aill the officers." SIU crewmembers praised by the officers of the Falcon Princess included Bosun Ralph Moore; Able Seamen Eugene Finley, Mark Wain, Stephond Jackson, Ricardo Sanchez and Eddie Hall; DEU Cecil Edwards; QMEDs Felipe Torres, Prince Wescott and Randy McKinzie; Steward Cornell Bocage; Chief Cook Philip Lambis and GSU Carmelo Murphy. Photos of all the crewmembers, except two, surround this story. The Seafarers LOG was unable to locate photographs of Chief Steward Cornell Bocage and QMED Felipe Torres. Randy McKinzie Ralph Moore Carmelo Murphy Prince Wescott Mark Wain Ricardo Sanchez SIU Members Now Can Use Home Ports To Register For Jobs on Lald-Up Vossols or for Permanent Positions The Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB) has approved changes in the Shipping Rules designed to make it easier for crewmembers to re­ claim their jobs if their vessel lays up or if they hold permanent posi­ tions by removing the mandatory port of registration. Crewmembers now may register at their home ports rather than the port of lay up effective im­ mediately, according to Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president for collective bargaining. They also can be shipped to return to the vessel through their home ports. However, transportation back to the vessel after a layup if crew­ members are registered at a port other than the port of layup is the responsibility of the individual seaman. "Because of the fast turnaround of most of our contracted vessels, it is important that crew replace­ ments, whether as permanent posi­ tions or trip reliefs, be dispatched as expeditiously as possible," Campbell said of the change in Rule 5 of the Shipping Rules. When a vessel lays up and a crew will be needed back onboard within 30 days, crewmembers wishing to reclaim their positions must register at a hiring hall no later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the date of layup. If the third day of registration falls on a Sunday or recognized holiday, the registration shall be extended through the next business day. If the laid up vessel requires a crew within three days of the date of layup, crewmembers employed at the time of layup may register up to and including the date of recrewing. Campbell emphasized that it is the responsibility of those crew­ members wishing to reclaim thenjobs to maintain contact with the hiring hall where they are reg­ istered to know when recrewing will take place. Permanent ratings, when being relieved, must register at a hiring hall within 48 hours of being re­ lieved, excluding Saturday, Sun­ day and holidays. It also is their responsibility to stay in touch with the hall where they registered in order to return to the vessel at the tanker industry, the position of Second Pumpman/Engine Mainte­ nance will be re-employed on some tankers and will be registered It is the responsibility of those crewmembers wishing to reclaim their jobs to maintain contact with the hiring hall where they are registered. appropriate time. Permanent rat­ ings must reclaim their jobs at their port of registration no later than the day prior to their vessel's arrival in port. SIU members who fail to com­ ply with the reship procedures shall forfeit their right to reclaim and shall re-register pursuant to the provisions specified in Rule 2 of the Shipping Rules. The SAB, which is composed of two representatives of the SIU and its contracted companies to admin­ ister, review and make changes in the Shipping Rules, also made sev­ eral other modifications. Because of changes within the in Group I of the engine depart­ ment. Second pumpman/engine maintenance was designated as a permanent rating and will relieve the chief pumpman for time off at which time a relief second pumpman will be ordered from the hiring hall, Campbell said. If a crewmember is provided transportation to join a vessel at a port other than where he is regis­ tered and carmot show good cause to complete his specified period of employment, he will be subject to Shipping Rule 8 A 11. That rule, when sustained, requires a member to reimburse a company for trans­ portation, lodging and other ex­ penses incurred by the seaman. �mr 1990 '' • i:Vi-.'^3fi;H:-a:;;r'::-' SIU Crews Board Final 2 MSG Tankers :Siil:iiliilt K'iNsi'V-:;! IS'Si Hi kw-''i' 'iii-. il^'''-'--'V^''' l'{jS'V''|ii-i' , ,....., .1. .• ^ . pC'.V-^b.'''' J''' ,• ,1,' o'V. s-'i ' m r^3i'>' r?U'-i-i' Bosun Billy Baker inspects the lifeboats as SIU crews start working on the Sealift China Sea. LEFT Steward Baker Tony Roberts (left) and ss2s5?.zrr.,5rsTaS« on his stores inventory tefore setting sail. Seafarers now are aboard all nine Military Sealift Command (MSG) tankers being operated by Interna­ tional Marine Carriers (IMC), an SlU-contracted company. The port of Galveston, Texas was the site where the last two tankers. the Sealift China Sea and Sealift Atlantic, switched to SIU crews. The other seven sailing under the IMC baimer are the Sealift Indian Ocean, Sealift Caribbean, Sealift Arabian Sea, Sealift Antarctic, Sealift Pa- man Jim McGee of the port of Houston. IMC won the government con­ tract to operate the vessels in March. The tankers had been managed by Marine Transport Lines, a company with a collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union — the unlicensed mariner's union that merged with a licensed engineers group to form District 1 MEBA/NMU. MSC awarded the five-year oper- terranean. Bosun Jim Dawson serves as eral ship company proposals. The tankers transport Defense Depart­ ment refined petroleum products worldwide. They also provide support for Navy fleets and conduct refueling-at-sea operations for the militaty. Atlantic, while Bosun William Baker holds the same position on the Sealift China Sea. "Those crews were really looking forward to show- reviewing sev- Chief Pumpman Bob Tims r"'" ' "t'. :i ® ,:;;veg --r/ • It's time to go to work as AB Al Bertrand heads up the gangway of the Sealift China Sea. • ,v" . . mre -A ',-., " (jH'ofe' . 1' • .'ii' •11^ ' I , > *''|, i Porter Robert Rodzieski slices up an onion for part of a vegetabie plate. ];", .''^'';iT;','r;',|-\'.,' Siiiti-n • •' •lAir.'l.fH • U.jlycS:': , .'\ • ''kit- '• • - Porter Ali M. Behia makes sure Townsend crewmemtsers get what theyorderfrom the galley. Second Cook Aiie Mutahr takes a tray of salads to the refrigerator. Galley Gang Keeps Crew Going Aboard the Paul H. Townsend When the elements get rough, as they most certainly can along Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, the crew of the Paul H. Townsend can look forward to a good meal from the galley gang. "We make sure Aey get what they order and are satis­ fied," said Second Cook Alie Mutahr as he was serving lunch. "They are hungry after working hard and we have to make sure they are happy," Porter Robert Rodziesla echoed. Rodzieski is in the final season of a long SIU ca­ reer. "I enjoy this work but I'm looking forward to retir­ ing," he told a Seafarers LOG reporter visiting the ship. Work continues around the clock during the Great Lakes shipping season for Bosun Jack Bluitt and his crew. The Townsend carries dry bulk cement from Al­ pena, Mich, to Green Bay, Wis. primarily. The vessel •; Deckhand Melvin Kirchoff gathers an air hose that has been used to clean the conveyor area of the Townsend. also calls on Benton HarborSt. Joseph, Mich, to deliver an occasional load. The Inland Lakes Manage­ ment vessel was built as a tanker in 1945. She was con­ verted to a bulk carrier in 1952 and lengthened to her present size of 447 feet in 1958. Watchman Ray Kline feeds a hose to other members on the deck of the Paul H. Townsend. Oilers Ken McInerney (left) and Jerry Nokland watch for possible trouble in the engine room. F— •J'.jVs-f. Wiper Ril9< Roznowki lends a hand to others working in the engine room. . '/v �•.•jY-OlVv'-'ln." . 'VJ,-.--- y;-, 'i • '• • - - . ; -:; .-•v"' ••••-, I^l|l!s5ilESA^r.Sy ^'S' •• S!-•71& -l- ':y^:'KS^J'lilS ' ' Si-i'- rf SmiRERS 106 yysa|M|fyg::y;-yyyyyg,;iyyy ^ •• Ni r*^<'y5'!-=- -T^vv:.-- . . .' L '' ." v"'' ' 'y'yy7iy,,i?y'i';.7:^s:-,!;5.y ••-yy,, • .•yyyyy^yymyilyl • y 7: yyyyyyy; ;i^:yr :• -fir'ir •f'-'-i'j'y y •-.y V::yyiSKy7tyyy;--7 B 1^ '|f| ' fey?' .. ^'fiyyciyry^^^ ?•:• • glfy^yy-llvy ABOVE Members in the port of Norfolk gather at a special meeting the leam the details of the union's new three-year deep sea freightship and tanker agreement LEFT The vote is a resounding "aye" in favor of the new wage and benefits package as it was offered to the members at the port of Piney Point BELOW Members at the port of Piney Point give a rousing ovation after voting to approve the new contracts. ABOVE QMED Paul Whalen (photo on left) along with Steward Terrell "Andy" Anderson and AB Mike Ohannesian review the details of the contract during a special membership meet­ ing in the port of Wilmington. |yy,-. [;':^:<^y?Jv'•yyfey?yyy''? ABOVE All heads are turned to the podium in the port of Norfolk as the new contract is described to the members. yy-yVy y- ,V-'' ••' "y^'v.y;".;. S'"""-'• y ' •^ V 'il. ' yt S"'?. j lU MEMBERS AT uniqn halls across the .country and aboard ships around the world 'have responded with a near-unanimous "Aye!" in f^or of the new deep sea freightship and tanker agreements and pension plan. Members attended a special-call meeting June 27 to discuss the new wage scale of a 5 percent increase in each of the three years of the contract, the hike in maintenance and cure payments and the changes in the deep sea pension plan, among other provisions. After reviewing and discussing the proposals, the members cast their votes overlvhelmingly in favor. In interviews with a Seafarers LOG staff member after the contract vote, SIU members offered these comments: y" • , }••-.••• :.-.vy ; y-:.- ; • ...... • •," .y Mike!" he said in appreciation of the SIU's leadership. Chief Cook Eddie Siplin stated, "I agree with everything. T appreciate that it has happened and look forward togoing back to Work to take advantage of it." QMED John Smith took a long look at the changes in pension pay. "As far as I'm concerned, it is long overdue," he noted. "It's good that we finally got a raise in the pension, even maintenance and cure. Everything is positive!" Even William Drew, a retired black gang member, thought the contract looked pretty good. "I think it is very good considering the state of the industry," he said. " ABOVE Port of Santurce members review the pro­ posed new contract t>efore a spedal meeting is heid to discuss and vote on it. v.'. ' - y >-v v' Aboard the President Tru­ man, San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona (center) and Patrolman Gentry Moore On hat) review the contract with SIU members Oeft to right) Mike "Splderman" Wil­ liams, Y. Lau Koon Teung and Ray Owens. RIGHT Members gather around a conference takile to hear the details of the new deep sea pension plan in the port of Jacksonville. ABOVE In the port of Jacksonville, members are pre­ sented with the new contract provisions by an SIU representative. BELOW Members at the port of Honolulu read the new contract proposals before taking a vote. ABOVE Richard MoCausland (left) and Tom Brooks Bslon during the debate on t^ n^ ^P aea prapoB^ at the port of New York. .''y ';>y2'U y ^''' •,• y- • •; . •' '' ^' • y yy^y'?y'yj.!v^yy '22,- ' . -- • '-v .A' 4^'.. • Bill Reed (left) and Arthur Rubenstsin of the port of New York vote to accept the new freightshv> agreement ABOVE Listening intently to the discussion of the new contract kt the port of New York are (left to right) L Trot, Everett Huntley, Billy.Stevens, Donald Pressley, Ray QuHes and Luis Morales. -y RIGHT The contracthas been ac­ cepted by tfte members in the port of Jacksonville. :y., 'y ^ v-f-'.y'y ' •*' y". y,-; .yw^; y /'.-A .'••• . y " yi.:-: LEFT V > y •! LEFT Members in the port of Santurce pay at­ tention as the pension changes are read t)efore a vote to accept is taken. ABOVE Chief Cook Peter Mazzitelli (left) joins other members at ttre p^ of Jacksonville in re­ viewing the new deep sea contract proposals. p;.: •- ^ - .yy .yyy 1 :.h'- y-M&fiy^-y''y. j ABOVE AB Christie Johnson hits the deck to ask about increased pension payments during ttie special meeting held in the port of Houston. ,, •.J- on Contract Around the Recertified Steward Robert Mattox said, "I think it was great. It means better siipport for my family and a better look ahead for the future." QMED Robert Hamil responded to the re-establishment of the 2nd pumpman. "Since I sail as a pumpman, it definitely comes in handy," he said. "I've been in ports when discharging and have been up 24 to 36 hours, so getting a guy in can make it better for us and the company." Another QMED, Mike Novak, added, "I've been in the union for five years. I got in under the military contract, so this is the best contract I've ever seen." AB John McLaughlm called the new contract "great news. It's a fantastic contract. Thanks,. ' :-•-yy.-^iy y Members :--y- \ yf •-'ylflll^fry RIGHT From the port of Balti­ more, (seated, left to right) Snake Williams, Joseph Morder, John Nuddes, Jack Rhodes and (standing) Taylor Clean cast another solid vote in favor of the new contract Also pictured is Bob Pomeriane, SlU assistemt vice president. '11111 j ?''• •' • '^' ABOVE William Velazquez (in cap) and other members attending the spedal meeting in the port of Santurce cast a unanimous vote in favor of the new deep sea proposals. ' 'ifiy 'y!, 7.r'' - -' --Vr. JULY 1990 LEFT Port of New York mem­ bers (left to right) L Padi!la,Joe-OiablitoPerez and Manuel Holquinn listen as the new contract proposals are read to the membership. |y.' •-, • ••. ' �• • ',• ' ='• 16 <r -. SCAfARtRSm ,v ;•' .; •^; ; • 'I'.''"''';'' Tiie Activities of StU Pensioners Are of Interest to Steward Scott Ci'- '•-"'•,•!• f-liifI;,. %'' • ''i''' • •'- ! •' :. l-J. •-.f 1-1" .-V-. -•-\ . ; •^Mu" 'i t[/ . 'f ; Brother Robert Scott has a keen interest in the union's retired members. "After all, these guys represent a lot of his­ tory," he explained. While on the beach, the recertified steward recently took time out to visit with some SIU pen­ sioners who live in and around his home port of Mobile, Ala. "I've sailed with some of the old-timers who are now on pension, and some of them I've gotten to know because we've met at the union hall," Scott said. "I notice that in the Mobile area, the retirees stay very involved in the activities of the union." Scott decided to share his enthusiasm with the Seafarers LOG by photographing and interviewing some of the SIU pensioners he has come to know. $0 Leroy Gulley, one of the union's charter members, takes an active role in every annual maritime day ceremony. On May 20, retired union members in the Mobile area hold an event to commemorate the contributions of the American 0' merchant marine to the nation's WWII campaigns. Gulley, a WWII mariner who retired 10 years ago, helped lay the wreath at this year's maritime day ceremonies in Mobile. tobert Scott interviewed and photoaraphed the The galley gang veteran also has advice for new members Steward Robert members pictured on this page for the Seafarers LOG. signing on with the SIU. "Forget drugs and drinking!" Gul­ Scott noted there is "a lot of history in Mobile." The 26-year veteran graduated last year as a recertified steward from ley said sternly. "And remember your obligation to treat all the Lundeberg School. He is pictured in his cowboy hat SIU members as brothers. If you work together, you'll get along just fine." with pensioner Walter Dunn. Gulley learned about the Brotherhood of the Sea when he became the first black member to work aboard the Alcoa Clipper, a combination freight and passenger vessel. "I had some problems, but I stood my ground, did my job and made friends. I'm glad I helped open the way for others." Brother Gulley and his friend Felix Tate now work fishing holes together. Tate, also a steward department retiree, claimed he brought home 86 mullets, flounders and trouts on his best day. "All that in one afternoon," he said proud­ ly. Tate, who began sailing with the SIU in 1944 and retired in 1979, would tell new members to "work with each other on ships, keep up your dues and be a good union man." Another of the Mobile pensioners visited by Scott was James "Nick" Juzang. Like Gulley and Tate, Juzang sailed in the steward department before retiring in 1985. After 42 years at sea, Juzang still likes to travel. He's also found a new part-time career as a security guard. Brother Juzang, who divides his free time between the union hall and his favorite sports of fishing and crabbing, said he likes to meet the new members at the union hall. He reminds them to "advance themselves." But he also Lambert H. Waldrop speaks to the wams them, "Stay away from drugs, if you want to keep learning." members attending the April meeting Lambert H. Waldrop recently retired after 38 years of sailing. Brother at the Mobile hall after he received his Waldrop received his first union pension check in April. Now that he will first pension check. Port Agent Dave have a little more free time, Waldrop intends to do more hunting and fishing, Carter is listening at Lambert's right. two of his favorite pastimes. Another SIU pensioner who loves to hunt and fish is Mose Coleman. The 45 year-veteran of the SIU also has opened his own club in Mobile. Scott found that by working together, SIU pensioners in the Mobile area had elevated the status of WWII mariners in the veterans' community. A con­ tingent of SIU men don their white caps and march every year with other WWII combatants on Veterans Day. Retired union members also help out around the union hall, reports Scott. Many participate in "bean pot days" when a special lunch is cooked at the union hall and pensioners and active members alike eat together, swap sea stories and catch up on union news. Retired seafarers hold regular meetings at the union hall and also put on several dinners. Depending on the time of year, the fare can be anything from a fish fry to a formal full-course meal. Retirees report seeing old shipmates with whom they had lost touch years ago. Spouses also are an active part of the pensioners gatherings. '^en done with his visits with SIU pensioners. Steward Scott told the LOG, "From interviewing the retired members and seeing the great shape they are in, I can't wait for my golden years to come." .-I: -i. ^ 11 i! t , t, ,il< • ?*! -• •• N . ; '., rH^'' ''' If •I V -. ;;sWv. Felix Tate (left) and Leroy Gulley spend their time time' fishing and working around their church. One good story deserves to be topped. Whitey Clark (seated left) tells one more to John Johnson while move storytelling goes on in the background. '4 aiili: Recertified steward and recent retiree James Barnett looks for a place to sit during a recent fish fry for pensioners at the Mobile hall. Charter member Leroy Gulley worked in the galley gang for more than 40 years. He is pictured above with his wife Bernice. Mose Coleman, a 45-year veteran, not only likes to fish and hunt; he also runs his own lounge. Chief Cook Jack Rankin (left) prepares lunch while retiree Bill Hunter (center) and Steward Baker Tobe Daney wait to senre the meal to other members in the Mobile hall. — ^ ^ — ' iiisif fti •ti: • James "Nick" Juzang, a 42-year SIU veteran, has been travelling around the country during the five years he has tieen retired. �•-V . '"L • 'p.--':. I JULY 1990 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0P TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C August lAeinbeiship Meefiugs; Deep See, Lukes, In/and l¥irtefs iPort 'l^Ya 7 1 7 4 3 6 6 8 9 9 2 7 : Philadelphia ? Baltimore Morfolk Mobile New Orleans Ribkidnviller" i San Francisco |,Wilmington. Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I Houstbii i.St. Louis, j 4 ' 4 69 0 0 5 1 1 •. c:..:'-a. 9 5 3 18 12 2 13 6 45 2 6 4 4 8 SsL -It . . 0 31 52 4 1 18 1 5 5 9 •• • Piney Point Monday, August 6 New York Tuesday, August 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 8 BaltinHHre Hiursday, August 9 Norfolk Thursday, August 9 Jacksonville Thursday, August 9 Algonac Friday, August 10 Houston Monday, August 13 New Orleans Tuesday, August 14 MohOe Wednesday, August 15 San Francisco Thursday, August 16 Wilmin^n Tuesday, August 21 Seattle Friday, August 24 San Juan Thursday, August 9 St. Louis Friday, August 17 Honolulu Friday, August 17 Duluth Wednesday, August 15 Jersey Ci^ Wednesday, August 22 New Bedford Tuesday, August 21 2 6 4 6 7 '2 5 5 17 10 8 ;-9.r 6 1 12 3 0 8 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore , i Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ;l San Francisco Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 4 ^ 1 ' .6' 3 14 16 • • 3 " fxm 3 4 6 |fcv.l3:;'?-' . 13 •• 7 , 22 2 1 . 0 5 2 6 0 11 0 4 3 '• 5;:. 6 ... 2;.,. 3 0 9 1 3 0 8 6 12 1 7 30 4 1 0 1 43 1 6 237 4 0 11 1 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans .'^•miionville-^^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I St. Louis Piney Poin Personals FRIENDS OF GEORGE COSTANGO Geotge Costango would like to tfaank all of his good fitiends in the SIU for their support during his recent illness. Anyone wish­ ing to send a card or letter may reach him at SOO W. 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE 19802. GINOANDIZZY Gino and Izzy—where are you? Get in touch. Tlior Totals All Departments 643 348 400 527 333 364 191 1,071 526 432 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of June was down from the month of May. A total of 1,415 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,415 jobs shipped, 527 jobs or about 37 percent were taken by "A'* seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 191 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,536 jobs have been shipped. WALTER (SKIPPY) CHIPMAN Please call Captain Brown's son, Richard Brown, at 1-800922-S880Monday through Satur­ day, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. '..•j.' <V- .• ;'I -'i '/i .1'. �SOFARERS toe 18 SlU-Crewed Orgulf Tugs Ride High on Mississippi's Waters Sailing continues to be smooth for SIU crewmembers along the Mississippi River as the summer shipping season hits its peak. The river is up nine feet near St. Lx)uis from its low-water level last year when parts of the waterway were closed. However, despite the high wa­ ters helping the inland operators during these hot and humid months, weather reports warn of low water levels returning this winter as rain has not been falling around Mississippi's feeding res­ ervoirs in North Dakota, Soudi Da­ kota and Montana. SlU-crewed Orgulf tug and barges, like the J.N. Philips and Robert A. Kyle, are ruiuiing loaded at full speed, according to Tony Sacco, St. Louis port agent The Philips can be seen primar­ ily on the Ohio River, pushing be­ tween 15 and 18 barges loaded with coal. The Kyle is a larger tug. It can handle more than 30 barges at a time. Because of its size, the Kyle works along the lower Mis­ sissippi. SIU Patrolman Joe Sigler met the Kyle at the Orgulf staging area at Moore's Landing, Mo. and the Philips at Paducah, Ky. He re­ ported everything was running smoothly on the vessels. He pro­ vided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs of SIU mem­ bers who work on both tugboats. •v'' -.- If ABOVE LEFT Cook Toni Jo Elgin knows the crew will be hungry when dinner time approaches on the Kyle. ABOVE RIGHT Getting their fill in the Kyle's galley are (left to right) Deckhands Patrick Cobbs and W. C. Silas and Lead Deckhand Barry Allen. LEFT Deckhands Darnell Morris (left) and Harry Brumfield Jr. stow a pier line on the Philips. Union Members on LNG Capricorn Up for Vaiiant Ship Award The SlU-crewed LNG Capric­ orn has been nominated by the Woman's Propeller Club of Gal­ veston, Texas for the 1989 Maty Ann Brown Patten Valiant Ship Award for the ship's efforts in res­ cuing 27 crewmembers of a dis­ abled Panamanian ship on October 22, 1988. The Capricorn was sailing in the South China Sea west of the Phil­ ippines when it received a distress signal from the Evpo Agspyr, al^ut 24 miles away. Captain John R. Hoffman changed his course to aid the stricken vessel. When the Energy Transporta­ tion Corporation vessel was a mile from the Panamanian craft, the Capricorn lowered its lifeboat into seas in excess of 16 feet and winds of 30 miles per hour with hazy visibility. Able Seamen Larry Sims and Donovan Christie, Or­ dinary Seamen Michael Riley and Ken Lusk, 3rd Officer Ronald Flowers and 3rd-Assistant Engi­ neer Brian McAdle crewed the lifeboat in the tossing waters with the propeller sometimes coming out of the water. The Evpo Agspyr still was imderway al^ough she was listing to port and settl^ by the stem. Her mam decks were awash with the #2 hold two-thirds full of water. Except for the bosun, chief offi­ cer and 2nd officer, the crew of the Evpo Agspyr escaped in the star­ board lifeboat. After checking the vessel, the trio then abandoned ship via life raft. The Capricorn crew towed the Panamanian life raft and picked up the crew from the lifeboat, then headed back to the U.S.-flag vessel. The whole rescue was com­ pleted shortly after noon, less than six hours after the first call was received. The club praised the work of the Capricorn crew in the rescue of the 27 stranded mariners. The club noted the captain was aware of pi­ rates trying to board LNG vessels in the area, yet went ahead with the rescue operation. Corrections The back row of the crew of the Sealift Pacific, as pictured on page 10 of the June 1990 Seafarers LOG, was misidentified. It should have read AB Kevin Merckx, AB Scott Horton, AB Rob Owens and QMED Pumpman Dyke Gardner. William "Hoppy" Carroll was listed with an incorrect job title aboard the Cable Ship Charles Brown on page 14 of the June 1990 Seafarers LOG. He actually is the chief electrician on the vessel. The picture of William Cartwright Sr. in the Final Departures on page 22 of June 1990 was actually of his son, William Cartwright Jr. who is alive and well. The elder Cartwright retired in 1968. The LOG regrets any inconveniences these errors may have caused. Cook Mae Jenkins prepares a salad for the members of the J. N. Philips. Deckhand Mike Gibbons checks out a tow line while the Robert A. Kyle is docked at Moore's Landing, Mo. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the mles and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly ff-om the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-2524674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Se.afarers LOG contains a complete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act­ or COBRA-^program.) .t.'"; • •. :4 �jmm Dispatchers' Repert for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes Lr—Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1990 : Algonac Port vr^ • >•••-••••-> ••v.!Ki !Sjf Port Algonac Seafarers International Union Direttory NP—Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 »rv.r '• 0 48 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 12 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 16 2 5; 2 , - • ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 15 16 0 0 41 54 Totals All Departments 0 45 22 0 76 11 *"Total Registered" means the number of for shipping- at the port last month — men who actually registered **"Re2stered"on Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispattdieis' Report tar taland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1990 • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York II Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; • Sail Francisco WilmingtQp Seattle Puerto Rico Houston I : Algonac I St. Louis \ Piney Point' Totals 0 0 9 62 0 0 0 0 . , 9 ;, • 9 10 6 • ... .>....<r«Kk¥.i:u 'y0hi. •: ' •' -i" 'v"'yv-yL,'' •K'.X®; I: 4: >•:. ... r' • • i: •; Port New York jPhiladelphjy Baltimore , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; San Franciscp .^mington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac ^ 1st. Louis l^ney Pointy, .,5^ Totals Port New YbrkI Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac f-|St. Louis . ^Piney Point Totals HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 i:'® (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. > Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pk>vy; Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD (0 |;:rW, 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson .Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 tiiiii (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK •.'lliil-l I;' 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 I (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA y 2604 S. 4 St. y Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 . / j /y-: Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE T.' 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. ? Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4.581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 ... V. h 0 . 0 y .0, 2 0 0 1 1- 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ilifl. I:. : O..I: • 1X 0 5 . ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ' -y 0 1 3 r . .. 0. 0 0 3 0 0 •J'"'- • ® 0 . , 0 Q 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 ,. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? 11 a Ol .9; 0 0 0 3 I 0 0 0 0 0 9 5 Totals All Departments 43 18 25 45 18 18 179 82 71 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • '1; • r _%r, : ; ' • " >-"y .IC-'t - I �•teSW': • ^• -v.'. • soFARots m 20 fv. T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 25 members of the union this month, From this group, 17 sailed in the deep sea division, seven in the in­ land section and one from the Great Lakes. A total of four of the pensioners were bom outside the continental United States. From the deep sea di­ vision, Arthur Campbell was bom in Nicaragua, Arthur Finnell in Mexico and Olwen King in the British West Indies. Great Lakes member Abdulwali Elgahmi was born in Yemen. Recertified Steward William T. Sharp is the oldest member of the retirees' group. He was bom in Me­ ridian, Miss. 70 years ago. Brief biographical sketches of all these Seafarers and the others to re­ tire follow. V.'vC!' M. «••> , •il: DEEP SEA ARTHUR C. CAMPBELL, 65, joined the Seafarers in No­ vember 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Bluefields, Nica­ ragua, the deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Campbell calls New Orleans home. ARTHUR FINNELL, 69, joined the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. The Mexi­ can native served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1947. Brother Finnell sailed in the deck department before retiring to Houston. iS iW;vf:-::^-: - »i-;^ '• .;f -' > ; ; if t w .'. •« •" e- • • '••fm JAMES M. FULLER, 65, joined the union in March 1948 in the port of New York. A native of Springfield, Mass., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. The deck department veteran upgraded to quartermaster in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Fuller also shipped briefly in the inland di­ vision with Dixie Carriers. He calls Graton, Calif, home. SAM S. COINS, 65, joined the Sea­ farers in Septem­ ber 1968 in the port of New Or­ leans. He was bom in Cleve­ land, Tenn. and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Goins shipped in the deck department. He has retired to Houston. CLARENCE E. HEMBY, 64, joined the SIU in March 1948 in the port of New York. The Ala­ bama native served in the Army from 1941 to 1946. As a mem­ ber of the black gang. Brother Hemby upgraded to QMED in 1972 at the Lundeberg School. He resides in Melboume, Fla. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a breif biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. WILLIAM HUNTER, 64, joined tlje union in September 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A native of Tusca­ loosa, Ala., he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Hunter shipped on Alcoa vessels early in his deck department career. He lives in Mobile. CHARLES W. JORDAN, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in Febmary 1944 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department and sailed toward the end of his ca­ reer from the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jordan still calls his na­ tive Savannah, Ga. home. OLWEN M. KING, 65, joined the SIU in July 1964. He was bom in the British West In­ dies. The deck department vet­ eran shipped on Alcoa and Isthmian vessels early in his career. Brother King has retired to St. Vincent, West Indies. JULIUS LUKACS, 62, joined the union in April 1946 in the port of New York. The New Jersey native had his engine depart­ ment career inter­ rupted by a stint in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Lukacs lives in Yokohama, Japan. CARL L. OLSEN, 66, joined the Seafar­ ers in April 1951 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he served in the Army from 1944 to 1948. Brother Olsen shipped in the deck department before retir­ ing to Seattle. WILLIE PAT­ TERSON, 66, graduated in Sep­ tember 1962 from the Andrew Furuseth Train­ ing School in New Orleans. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Early in his galley gang career, he sailed on Waterman and Delta vessels. Brother Patterson resides in New Or­ leans. JAMES F. PRAYTOR, 65, joined the SIU in October 1947 in his native Jack­ sonville, Fla. He was a member of the steward depart­ ment. Brother Praytor has retired to New Orleans. LEO L. SELESKIE, 69, joined the union in March 1945 in the port of Boston. He was bom in Scranton, Pa. and shipped in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Seleskie calls Spo­ kane, Wash. home. WILLIAM T. SHARP, 70, joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1956. The native of Meridian, Miss, sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Sharp upgraded to recertified steward in, 1988 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Tacoma. Wash. JOHN A. SIMMONS, 62, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in October 1954 in the port of Portland, Ore. Bom in Texas, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He up­ graded his steward department rat­ ing several times at the Lundeberg School, including cook and baker in 1984. Brother Simmons has retired to Seaview, Va. RICHARD L. TREXLER, 65, joined the SIU in July 1951 in the port of Balti­ more. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Trexler upgraded his deck department rating to able seaman in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He still lives in his native Cumberland, Md. INLAND LUTHER RAY ELLIS, 53, joined the union in June 1972 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1957. Boatman Ellis worked as a captain aboard Sa­ bine Towing tugs. He resides in his native Orange, Texas. JAMES T. HALL, 62, joined the Seafarers in January 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. The steward depart­ ment veteran served in the Army from 1951 to 1963. Boatman Hall sailed on Interstate Oil vessels be­ fore retiring to Grimstead, Va. REEVES J. HUVAL, 62, joined the SIU in August 1964 in the port of St. Louis. He worked in the en­ gine department. Boatman Huval still calls his native Breaux Bridge, La. home. WILLIAM E. MORGAN, 62, joined the union in March 1979 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in North Carolina, he worked in the steward department. Boatman Mor­ gan has retired to Jacksonville. JOSE E. SOLIS, 63, joined the Seafarers in May 1957 in the port of Houston. The Donna, Texas na­ tive served in the Army from 1944 to 1947. He worked in the deck de­ partment on G&H Towinig vessels. Boatman Solis lives in Texas City, Texas. HERBERT SWARTZ, 62, joined the SIU in Febmary 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in New Jersey, he served in the Marines from 1942 to 1947. The deck department vet­ eran sailed on Interstate Oil boats and upgraded in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Swartz resides in Upper Darby, Pa. HORACE A. WILTSHIRE, 62, joined the union in May 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia na­ tive had his deck department career intermpted by the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Boatman Wiltshire calls Norfolk home. GREAT LAKES ABDULWALI ELIGAHMI, 47, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1965 in the port of Detroit. The galley gang mem­ ber was bom in Yemen. Brother Eligahmi has retired to Dearbom, Mich. LLOIDE. McGREW,62, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Detroit. The Kentucky native sailed in the deck department. He resides in Leitchfield, Ky. LOOKING FOR MEMORABILIA D o you have any old union re­ cords, photos or other memo­ rabilia "filed" away in your attic? The Union's Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum at the Lundeberg School is looking for contributions to its archives. Materials may be sent to the Sea­ farers LOG (where they will be cataloged and then sent to the mu­ seum). The address is: Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ' ii. �im JULY 1990 21 I the Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digest Of unkmShipboard minutes 1 as possible. On occasion, iiecause of space limitations, some wHI be omitted. 'I Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department Those Isstm requiring attention or resolution are ^n^ed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. A' •- .'• LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), March 11 —Chairman F. C. Adams, Secretary A. Johnson. Chairman noted everything running smoothly. He urged members to give to SPAD and upgrade at Finey Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew announced receipt of Sea­ farers LOG. Members said officers will not stay put of crew recreation and mess rooms. They also reported need for new VCR and television. Steward department thanked for job well done. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), March 4 — Chairman David Martz, Secretary H. M. Davis, Educational Director B. Smith, Deck Delegate Howard Venezia, Steward Delegate Jack A. Rankin. Chairman announced ship would lay up for three weeks in Pusan, South Korea. He said crew would receive draw March 6. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Crew urged pool be set up for movie fund. Next ports: Pusan, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and O^land, Calif. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacific Gulf Marine), April 11 — Chairman Vern Huelett, Secretary W. J. Cromwell. Chairman announced new dryer on­ board. Treasurer reported $105 in ship's fund and $75 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), April 1 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educational Director Robert Hamil. Chairman announced vessel would pay off On arrival in Los Angeles. He said ship's next voyage would be to Panama, then it would return to Portland, Ore. for about two months to be short­ ened. Secretary urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review increase in dental plan. LIBERTY BELLE(Liberty Maritime), April 29 —Chairman Lother Beck, Sec­ retary N. Duhe, Educational Director D. Swanner. Chairman reported mail ser­ vice to vessel is poor. He noted allot­ ment checks went out after much delay. He said stroke stretcher is missing belts and blankets. He reminded members to clean rooms when leaving and support SPAD. Secretary urged members to read Seafarers LOG. Educational director re­ quested better safety movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. March issue of Seafarers LOG received. Crew asked air conditioning be repaired. OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), April 8 — Chairman Car! Francum, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Engine Delegate Ronald Gor­ don. Chairman reported everything going well. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for making food much better. OMI MISSOURI (OMl Corp.), April 29 — Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Educational Director Ronald Gordon. Chairman reported voyage going very well but new mattresses are needed onboard. Secretary thanked crew for good trip so far. Treasurer reported $285 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job. Sea-Land Navigator Bosun Christian Christensen catches up on the latest news in the Seafarers LOG after a payoff in Long Beach, Calif. LONG LINES(Transoceanic Cable), May 27 — Chairman Joseph J. Olson, Secre­ tary Thomas Navarre, Educational Di­ rector R. Glaze, Engine Delegate Richard Tankersley. Chairman and sec­ retary announced everything going well. Treasurer reported $417.14 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew wanted to know why OT withheld for one week at payoffs. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 20 — Chairman V. Veach, Secretary F. Rob­ ertson, Educational Director David Veldkamp, Deck Delegate Richard Lindsey, Steward Delegate George Tay­ lor. Secretary reminded crew to work safely and be careful coming and going NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 20 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connolly, Educational Director Mike Overgaard, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Mann, Engine Delegate Terry Prescott, Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Arana. Chairman talked with crew Nurdjaja. Chairman announced every­ one from captain on down is happy with crew. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested second dryer. All departments thawed for jobs well done. ..V-. .• r.'^^ : "',<r . . . . •• . USNS CAPELLA (IMC), April 21 — Chairman D. Martz, Secretary H. Davis, Educational Director R. Smith. Chairman reviewed IMC contract with crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), April 29 — Chairman S. A. Dixon, Sec­ retary M. McDermott, Educational Di­ rector R. Torgesen. Chairman thanked crew for good voyage. He said previous problems have been settled somewhat. He urged members to stay abreast on union matters through the Seafarers LOG and to donate to SPAD. Education­ al director reminded members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping vessel clean and making sure plastics do not go over the side. Next port: Bremerhaven, West Germany. ULTRAMAR (Aimerican Marine Trans­ port), April 8 — Chairman William Kratsos, Secretary C. Johnson, Educa­ tional Director W. C. Weekley, Deck Delegate Reginald Watkins, Engine Delegate Wilbur McGee, Steward Dele­ gate Howard Williams. Chairman noted vessel was sailing for Egypt after spend­ ing week at mouth of Mississippi River. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department look into making Martin Luther King day a union holiday. Steward department thanked for fine work. Deck department thanked for painting crew recreation and mess halls. Crew asked ship's minutes form be changed to reflect both brothers and sisters who have departed. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), May 27 — Chairman A. J. Austin, Secret^ Rafael Maldonado, Educational Direc- . tor David Able. Chairman announced ship would pay off in Elizabeth, N.J. He said all was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to deck and engine departments for keeping pantry and crew messroom clean. \ •• ,. H . V. • •S'T"', • ;, • RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), April 13 — Chairman C. B. Hall, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Paul Thomas. Chairman said everything was running smoothly. Secretary thanked crew for being nice bunch of guys as he was leaving for vacation. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. AMBASSADOR (prowley Maritime), May 27 — Chairman David Newman, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Harris, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb. Chairman read letters received pertaining to union business. Educa­ tional director noted everything was in fair shape. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Bosun Gets Latest News GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman David Mason, Secretary T. J. Smith, Secretary A. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Joseph J. McGill. Engine Delegate Donald V. Cox, Steward Delegate Joe L. Clark. Chair­ man announced payoff May 15 in Bos­ ton. He told crew drug testing would begin in June. Treasurer reported $92 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in pension benefits. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew reminded not to put trash in laundry room. Crew reminded to give to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Next ports: Boston, Mass:, Eliza­ beth, N.J. and Portsmouth, Va. J • f.. ' .\-l •. • 'i"'' • r. •;, Ready to Begin Serving steward Baker J^n Alamar (left) and Chief Cook Jimmy Williams have the set up to serve lunch to the hungry crew aboard the Sea-Land Navigator while it was docked recently in Long Beach, Calif. ashore. Educational director told crew to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer re­ ported $1,0(X) in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received copies of Seafarers LOG. Crew wanted to know why flyout date on pay vouch­ ers had been deleted. Crew asked to keep noise down in weight room after hours. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 30 — Chair­ man A. L. "Pete" Water, Secretary Mi­ chael Meany, Deck Delegate Kenneth Lusk, Steward Delegate Jill Prescott. Chairman praised deck crew as best in long time. He noted ordinary seamen were very well motivated. He thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary said he was pleased with gal­ ley staff. He gave special thanks to chief cook for his professionalism. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked why it could not keep plastics aboard ship and dump all other garbage overboard instead of burn­ ing it. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. LNG TAURUS (ETC), May 26 — Chair­ man John Japper, Secretary J. Gib­ bons, Educational Director C. W. Dahlhaus. Chairman announced first aid kit would be placed on basketball court. He asked members to refrain from smok­ ing during meal hours. He urged crew to work safely aboard vessel. Secretary said he had telex from ETC safety director that handsoap aboard causes dermatitis. Educational director urged members to stay informed by reading Seafarers LCKJ. Treasurer announced ship's fund at $450. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG VIRGO (ETC), May 27 — Chairman Robbynson H. Suy, Secretary Robert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate Don McKinney. Engine Delegate Jerry L. John­ son, Steward Delegate Udjang about new drug testing and alcohol regu­ lations. He advised members to be care­ ful. Deck delegate reported beef while engine delegate noted beefs and disputed ' OT. Nothing reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew thanked chief cook Robert Arana and GSU Eddie Gonzales. Bosun John Neff thanked for extra good job painting elevators. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into allowing permanent men to register in home ports rather than where ship docks. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI COLUMBIA (OMl Corp.), May 28 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary R. A. Castillo. Chairman reported payoff would be held May 31. He noted beef with captain pertaining to movie locker with captain saying he will close it and take the matter up with the union. Chair­ man said most movies were made by per­ manent pumpman. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $194 in ship's fund. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. OMIDYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), May 21 — Chairman Thomas Walker, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Direc­ tor Paul E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Gary L. Dates, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman said repair list was being created and engineers al­ ready working on air conditioning. Secre­ tary urged members to stay up to date with Seafarers LOG. He said it was best source of information in union and thanked staff who put it together. He also noted missing child feature is new­ est item to be a hit in paper. Educational director urged members to take advan­ tage of Piney Point. Treasurer reported ship's fund at $326. Deck delegate re­ ported several minor beefs. No beefs or «... Continued on page 22 v.-,'v... �ili-ttii!l»UiJiBP.' ^'-'P® •-<? ?' SCAFARiRSlOG 22 _{..,; :.-.M. Ships Digests Continued from page 21 W00§ y# £}!•. « A' ' .-V;"-'./.',i?'; ",' ' -.r i\" Mc-ll ;•,. ^'j;£:- v- !J ,v-• =V';V's k M-"-: disputed OT from engine or steward del­ egates. A hearty vote of thanks given to galley gang. Crew discussed ideas for new contract. Next ports: El Segundo, Long Beach and San Francisco, Calif. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), May 20 — Chairman Eugene Bev­ erly, Secretary Carl Woodward, Educational Director Thomas A. Koubek, Engine Delegate Gary R. Danos, Steward Delegate Robert Brown. Chairman announced ship to lay up in Tampa, Fla. shipyard; members • would be paid off at that time. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew urged to read President's Report in Seafarers LOG. Two crewmembers lost money during voyage. Crew said television and VCR need to be repaired while in port. Next port: Tampa. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), May 18 — Chairman John Zepeda, Secretary Fernando Urias, Ed­ ucational Director E. Figueroa, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Chairman an­ nounced payoff May 22 in Nederland, Texas. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew congratulated AB Lorenzo Zepeda on his return from Finey Point where he took the recertified bosun train­ ing. Crew asked company to supply transportation to pay phone in Pilot Town, La. so families can be called. Crew also asked company to supply checks at payoff in Pilot Town as there is no place to get money orders. Next port: Nederland. OVERSEAS CHICAGO(Maritime Over­ seas), May 19 — Chairman G. Hernandez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Ed­ ucational Director Mark Sawin, Engine Delegate E. Whisenbant, Steward Dele­ gate L. Martinez. Chairman announced vessel payoff on May 21. He asked those getting off to strip bunks and clean rooms. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to look into reducing seatime to 15 years for pension and increasing limit to $1,500 monthly. Crew asked patrolman to investigate captain and-chief mate in­ specting rooms without crew representa­ tive present. Crew also wanted patrolman to investigate letter stating OT mandatory for deck department. Steward department thanked for job well done. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE(Maritime Over­ seas), May 20 — Chairman William Jef­ ferson, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Sr., Educational Delegate Gerald A. Yore. Chairman reported vessel had annual in­ spection while in Norfolk, Va. He said vessel was going to New Orleans, with payoff expected May 30, to load grain for Alexandria, Egypt. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review making death bene­ fits the same for those who have retired in good standing as those who still sail. Crew urged to make sure tools meet American standards in order to prevent accidents and injuries. Crew told to be­ ware of barber who comes aboard ship in Alexandria. Next port: New Orleans. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER iS&i-Land Ser­ vice), May 20 — Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary R. Griswold, Educa­ tional Director M. Serbs, Deck Delegate Mike Halkias, Engine Delegate Clay­ ton Everett, Steward Delegate Armando Frissora. Chairman an­ nounced stereo system for crew's lounge will arrive this trip or next. He said all is running smoothly. Secretary reported $160 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contracts department to review in­ crease in pensions and institute COLA clause in new contract. Crew asked for clarification on missing man's wages in three-man steward department. TV will be repaired in port. Deck and engine de­ partments thanked for cleaning op after themselves. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 13 — Chairman C. L. Hickenbotam, Secretary J. Rivera, Edu­ cational Director Michael Derringe. Secretary reminded members to increase their knowledge through the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in monthly pension al­ lotments and decrease in vacation filing time from 120 to 90 days. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Port Everglades, Fla., Houston and Jacksonville, Fla. S^-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 21 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Janice Patterson, Educational Director David S. Dukehart, Deck Delegate George Mazzola, Engine Delegate Bernard Hutching, Steward Delegate Antjuan WebbBirch. Chairman announced new furni­ ture would be arriving soon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to explore increase of one AB and one messman per ship. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 25 — Chairman W. Feil, Sec­ retary Clare Crane, Deck Delegate John C. Noble. Treasurer reported $295 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to make Seattle a constitutional port. Crew asked company to provide let­ ter for unemployment when time is up per contract. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), May 12 — Chairman L. E. Watson, Secretary S. A. Goodman, Edu­ cational Director Archie Bell, Steward Delegate Michael Linus. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review allowing per­ manent members to keep jobs if they are forced to leave vessel because of illness or injury. Crew also requested investiga­ tion of unemployment pay practices of various states. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 19 — Chairman A. R. Mc Cree. Secretary P. P. Lopez, Educational Director M. E. Sabin, Deck Delegate R. E. McGonagle, Steward Delegate R. Davis. Chairman reminded all members to be onboard one hour before sailing or face being logged and fired. Treasurer announced $97 in ship's fund for barbe­ cues. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for good food and fine work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 27 — Chairman Salvatore Sbriglio, Secretary John J. Alamar, Ed­ ucational Director Ralph W. Willard, Steward Delegate James Harper. Chair­ man noted personality problem between steward and chief engineer would be taken up with patrolman upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. No other beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked com­ pany to replace case for movies, curtains in rooms and recreation room and repair or replace television. Crew also asked •that booklet be provided on each members's duty in unlicensed depart­ ments. Next ports: Oakland, Calif- and Honolulu. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), May 27 — Chairman William L, Till­ man, Secretary J. S. Smith, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate G. T. Johnson, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate D. Garrison. Chairman noted everything was running smoothly. He reminded crew to turn off television when leaving crew lounge and VCR needed repair. Secretary reported $21.20 in ship's fund after spending $226.20 on barbecue. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for the barbecue,.calling it one of best ever held on ship. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), May 27 — Chairman A. C. Harrington, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director C. Torgersen, Deck Delegate Donald M. Hood. Chairman stated he was glad to be back after vacation. He re­ minded crew to stay alert to union hap­ penings through patrolmen and union literature as new contract approaches. He thanked crew for smooth voyage and urged the members to meet their SIU fi­ nancial obligations. Secretary asked members to fill out crew list in full prior to arrival in New Jersey. He thanked crew for cooperation regarding plastics disposal. Educational director asked crew to take time to watch safety videos. He noted new Seafarers LOGS and other information would come aboard at pay­ off. No beefs or disputed QT reported. Crew continued to express concern about stack gas problem on deck. Next port: Portsmouth, Va. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 27 — Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary C. Gibson, Educa­ tional Director R. Risbeck. Chairman an­ nounced payoff will take place June 3 upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Educa­ tional director urged members to up­ grade at Piney Point. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Steward department asked contracts department why its mem­ bers are denied one hour per week for room sanitary that is given to other de­ partments. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Tacoma. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), May 13 — Chairman Carl Lineberry, Secretary Charles Corrent, Educational Director F. Quebedeaux, Deck Delegate Robert Christensen, Engine Delegate James A. Tims, Steward Delegate A. J. Severe. Chairman thanked steward de­ partment for job well done. He noted it was smooth trip and asked members to donate to Seafarers LOG. He reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He said it appeared that International Ship Management may be taking over Waterman, but he had not heard any- Union Chores Handled During Texas Payoff Patrolman Steve Ruiz (center) from the port of Houston receives union dues from Sea-Land Atlantic crewmembers Able Seaman E.I. Bronstein (left) and Steward Assistant L. Cifuentes when the vessel docked recently in LaPorte, Texas. thing for certain. Secretary thanked Chief Cook John Reid for his specials and sauces. He thanked steward assis­ tants for job well done. He asked those needing new mattresses to notify him. Educational director noted all safety equipment was working thanks to crew's concern. Treasurer announced $260 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked 4-to-8 watch for keeping pantry and messhalls clean. Next port: Newport News, Va. THOMPSOM PASS (IOM), May 20 — Chairman Patrick E. Baker, Secretary G. F. Thomas, Educational Director J. F. Walker. Chairman said all union com­ munications had been posted for mem­ bers to read. He offered vote of thanks td steward department for fine job. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point. All delegates reported beef with captain riot orderirig standbys while vessel was in port. Crew asked that television and VCR be cleaned and tuned. Next ports: El Segundo and Long Beach, Califi ULTRAMAR (American Maritime Trans­ port), May 13 — Chairman Reginald Watkins, Secretary C. N. Johnson, Edu­ cational Director W. C. Weekly. Chair­ man announced payoff May 19 in Beaumont, Texas where it will load be­ fore sailing back to Egypt. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to keep noise down while people are sleep­ ing. Crew sought chalk board for crew's messhall and new VCR as old one keeps breaking. Steward department thanked for a job well done. Next port: Beaumont. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), May 24 — Chairman D. Martz, Educational Direc-. tor R. Smith. Chairman announced pay­ off set for Jacksonville, Fla. where vessel will ^ laying up. He reminded ev­ eryone to clean rooms and turn in keys. Engine delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew took up collection and flowers were sent in memory of AB T. Bennett who died aboard ship while it was sailing from Pusan, South Korea to Tacoma, Wash. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Maritime), June 9 — Chairman Dave Newman, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Harris, Deck Delegate A. Quinatana. Engine Delegate Nathaniel Lamb, Steward Delegate Harry Clements. Chairman said all was running well aboard vessel. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 7 — Chairmari Thomas P. Banks, Secretary R. E. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector David Dalls, Deck Delegate Ar­ thur Saeli, Engine Delegate Arthur Baredian, Steward Delegate E, L. Hatchl. Chairman posted notice about drug testing for members leaving ship hurt or unfit for duty because of negli­ gence. He urged members to read the Seafarers LOG and upgrade at the Lundeberg School to get ahead. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts dfepartment to review de­ crease in seatime needed to retire. Crew reported ship would be out of food in few days. Ice machine and microwave oven need to be repaired or replaced. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. N^t port: Beaufort, N.C. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), June 3 — Chairman Pete Hulseborch, Secretary Richard W. Paulson, Educational Director D. Farmer, Deck Delegate Jim Hagberg, Engine Delegate Ernest Lacunza, Stew­ ard Delegate Vincent Ortez. Chairman discussed purripman's duties on tankers but clarification from union still was needed. He announced parts for freezer had been received. He noted payoff would take place June 15. Educational di­ rector urged members to take advantage of opportunites to upgrade at Piney Continued on pe^e 23 , v • •' '• > �-jr*" • -'•'* JULYim dps Digegtgia# Continued from page 22 Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to re­ view lowering of time needed for pen­ sion. Crew asked company for garbage can for plastics. Galley gang thanked for good meals, baked goods and good job all around. Next port: Panama Canal. LIBERTY SUM (Liberty Maritime), June 10 — Chairman H. Dermody, Secretary F. L. Washington, Engine Delegate Wai­ ter Fey, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman announced payoff in New Orleans on June 13. Secretary reminded crew to place plastics in "plastics only" cans, not in regular garbage. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review possibility of higher base wages. Crew was told cap­ tain refused to pay transportation for members who travelled from union hall to Reserve, La. without receipts. Crew thanked steward department for fine work. Next port: New Orleans. LWG 4/?/£S (ETC), June 3 — Chairman Luther Myrek, Secretary Dana Para­ dise, Educational Director Alan Han­ son, Deck Delegate Francis H.Smith, Engine Delegate Dominick Orsini, Steward Delegate L. E. TefPt. Chairman said all going well since vessel left yard. Secretary asked crew's cooperation in separating bottles from cans in trash. Ed­ ucational director reminded crew to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $170 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported; Letters from union about transportation home after quitting and emergency leave were read and discussed. Crew asked to have or­ ders ready as vessel will pass Singapore on next voyage. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. OMI CHAMPION (OM\ Corp.), June 10 — Chairman C. A. Bankston, Secretary Pedro Seilan, Educational Director Pat­ rick Coppola. Chairman announced new contract, itinerary and repairs will be handled. He offered a vote of thanks to steward department. Secretary report­ ed smooth sailing with great bunch of brothers and sisters. He noted better mail service and Seafarers LOG received monthly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment not to give away any more benefits during negotiations. Next port: Belgium. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI Corp.), June 3 — Chairman Sy Yaras, Secretaiy David W. Der, Educational Director Pete Vasquez. Deck Delegate Jack Brovrn, Stew­ ard Delegate Willie Grant. Chairman reported ship would pay off and lay up for a short time in New Orleans. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Vote of thanks given to all departments for job being done. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), June 8 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary Eva Myers. Educational Direc­ tor Alphonso Bombita, Deck Delegate Jeffrey Saxon, Engine Delegate Emil Gomez, Steward Delegate David Smith. Chairman asked members not to wear tank tops during meals. He announced new VCR purchased. Secretary said ship would be fumigated to get rid of roach problem. Educational director reminded crew of importance to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew expressed concern about getting reliefs on time. Crew thanked steward for iihproving menus and all her baking. Crew reminded to keep noise down in passageways. Next port: Diego Garcia. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), June 10 — Chairman Ken­ neth McGregor, Secretary Joseph Ben­ nett. Chairman said ship is rutming without charter and he is not sure where next voyage will go. Secretary reported all is going smoothly aboard vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for union representative to meet vessel more often than at payoffs. Crew urged contract negotiating committee to get good contract with no crew cutbacks. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maiitime Overseas), June 3 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Ed­ ucational Director H. S. Butler, Deck Delegate Lee Hollier, Engine Delegate Joseph King, Steward Delegate Jason Collins. Chairman noted payoff June 4 in New Orleans. He said eveiything on­ board was running smoothly. Secretary reported range, garbage disposal and cab­ inet doors need repair. He said chief engi­ neer is interfering with work of steward department. Beefs reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: New Orleans. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), June 3 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary J. Kundant, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate Paul Carolan. Engine Delegate Jay Ellis, Stew­ ard Delegate Pedro Sepulveda. Chairman announced company soon will begin retiling fo'c'sles. He said all was running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to review increase in daily maintenance and cure. Next ports: San Juan and Jack- sonville, Fla. S£4-LAND4MCH0ff4G£ (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 13 — Chairman John B. Lundborg, Secretary James Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate C. Crespo, Engine Delegate J. P. Lambert, Steward Delegate A, D. Gething. Chairman reminded crew to check with patrolman at payoff. Educational di­ rector told crew safety and training tapes available in officers' lounge. Treasurer announced movie fund at $50. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to investigate in­ crease in monthly pension payments. En­ gine Delegate J. P. Lambert asked crew to make donation to United Negro Col­ lege Fund. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, especially Chief Cook Aubrey Gething, for job well done, fine chow and varied menus. All hands thanked for keeping recreation and laundry rooms clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 3 — Chairman John Roundtree, Secretary G. E. Sinkes, Edu­ cational Director Eric Bain, Steward IDelegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman re­ ported nothing new happening onboard. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Boston and Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 9 — Chairman C. Loveland, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Di­ rector L. Brown, Deck Delegate Dave Atkinson, Steward Delegate M. Gramer. Chairman reminded those leaving vessel when it docks in Tacoma, Wash, on June 10 to turn in room keys. He said he had heard nothing about contract ne­ gotiations. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for keeping ship's house clean. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew reported volume control on stereo needed repair. Crew thanked stew- ard department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 12 — Chairman Claude J. Dockery, Secretary Jose M. Bayani, Ed­ ucational Director Mathias SoWerer, E>eck Delegate Alfred Lang, Engine IDelegate Arthur Longuet, Steward IDel­ egate D. S. Castillo. Secretary thanked unlicensed departments for keeping crew lounge and messhall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for more communication between ship and union other than Seafarers LOG. Crew noted exercise bike and shower head need repair. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. • , |i.; SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), June 10 — Chairman Jim Daw­ son, Secretary Richard Worobey. Chair­ man urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), June 15 — Chairman Tony Palino, Sec­ retary Norman Johnson, Eduational Di­ rector Sammie Hardin. Chairman noted good crew aboard. He urged all mem­ bers to take advantage of Piney Point. He reported electrician was denied den­ tal care in Guam. Educational director re­ minded members to check Seafarers LOG for new classes at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to study addition of one member to steward department. Crew sought new television for crew's lounge and mattresses for those who need them. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitu­ tion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific pro­ vision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitu­ tion requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accounts every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makesexamination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dis­ senting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SILT Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watery District are administered in accordant with the provisions of various trust'Tund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and manage­ ment representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquar­ ters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's ship­ ping rights and seniority are protected ex­ clusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, retum receipt requested. TTie proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Sea­ farers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU con­ tracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEA­ FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any ^icle serving the political purposes^of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing arti­ cles deemed harmful to the' Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 19^ meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board \yhich consists of the Execu­ tive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibil­ ity. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should £uiy member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to m^e a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should imme­ diately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this con­ stitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, tri^s, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation of furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for se^en and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ tributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, finan­ cial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If acontribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involunt^. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. : •(: " 'I 1 . • /i. • 4.-' . - • ' • •> •1 r' J- If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. . I'; �•;=f :r '••'•r^,,'!fj«.«vr*a.v,»:l.-f,. '•"-,Ji'--r,. SSAFARERS LOG 24 V- • 'l,. • {rt:. Steward Assistant Thomas A. Route (left) gets his next assignment from Chief Steward Morris Martin. i Chief Cook Eddy Usmany is working The galley is spotless, thanks to on a sauce for the evening meal. Messman Nicholas Gained. SA Thomas Route's customized jacket shows everyone he is a merchant mariner. OMU Kevin O'Donnell does his part to help keep the en­ gine room humming. Pride Is Evident Aboard The USNS DeSteiguer Getting ready to take in a night on the town are OMU Stephen Rougeau, AB Norman Hancock and Bosun Larry Manry. Bosun Larry Manry (left) catches up on some union business with SiU Port Employee Raleigh Minix. Thomas Route is very proud to be a merchant mariner. ITte gradu­ ate of Lundeberg School class 417 wants the world to know it. Route, a steward assistant aboard the USNS DeSteiguer, wears his own custom-designed jacket complete with a flag patch of every nation he has visited. Em­ broidered on the back are the words "U.S. Merchant Marine 1987-1988 World Tour." "I get excited visiting new places," Route told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG while the DeS­ teiguer was docked in San Diego recently. "Being a Seafarer is a great way to see the world and places I never thought I'd see." Chief Steward Morris Martin said Route's pride carries over in his work. "He's an eager worker and willing to learn," the 21-year veteran said. The galley is not the only place on the Mar Ship Company vessel where pride and determination could be found. It was evident in the deck and engine departments as well. Bosun Larry Manry, who joined the SIU in 1962, said his crew has worked hard to get the DeSteiguer ready for sea after a layup. Throughout the ship was the smell of fresh paint. The engine room was practically spotless. "This is a great bunch of guys to work with," Manry said. "We look forward to going out and doing our job." The DeSteiguer is a survey ves­ sel for the Navy. The SIU provides the unlicensed personnel for the ship. Ljinileberg School Graduates Four Classes Mr • r'' "j"'" £ ' Trainee Lifeboat Class 454: The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 454 are, from the left (back row) Michael D. Miller, William Sam Bussell, Kirk Emile Jenkins, Carl R. Turner, Frank Marchione, Scott Sims, Steve Tapper, Robert Carroll Adams Jr., Stacey Twiford, Stephanie R. Barnett and Jim Moore (instructor). From the left (front row) are DeWitt Long, Peter Luhn, Timothy Williams, Noah Jones IV, Chris Caporaso, Matthew DeNesco and Erik Bradshaw. .•. Upgraders Lifeboat: Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lun- de^rg School are (left to right, kneeling) Stephanie Torres, Susan Poland and Christina Short. Standing are Bobby Clinton (instructor), Michael D- Johnson, Jeff Hebert, Todd Washington, Mike Moore, Mike Novak and Ron Raykowski (instructor). " Trainee Lifeboat Class 455: The graduates of trainee lifelxiat class 455 are, from the left (back row) Bob Clinton III (instructor), Jim Sannino, Matthew Dunn, Barry Hamm, Greg Barry, Jon Damphier, Abraham Nonwood Jr., Robb Renyaglia, Neil R. Penaflor Sr., Antonio Dougherty, Kelvin Johnson, William Reintzell, Robert Kelley, William Reiley ill and Paul Envin. From the left (front row) are Demetrius Williams, Daniel Koonce Jr., Willie Carter, John Morrison, Alice Mines, Wesley Phillips, Andelair Settles, Janet K. Lyson and Dean M. Adamson. Diesel Engine Class: Graduating members of this class receive both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. They are, from the left (front row) Daniel Ficca, Eugene Thompson, Rosario Rolon, Gary Bernard and Les Cope, in the second row are Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Andy DiTullio, James Zang, Robert Scott, Art Wadsworth, Darnell Mason and Kevin Mali. Wv' �-'.S-:- '-':-'A : '-ft •r'r'v.?.(^-:^, ",••• •li?^'^'''*'''^''liiih- Wrw JULY 1990 ;Sf vj'-.!'v^-r— f^''jo-'-;',r-;^a •f'-^'^ir.-', i jvl . Final DEEP SEA TERRY P. AUGUSTIN Terry P. Augustin, 84, passed away May 15 at his home in Fremont, Calif. The Philippine native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in August 1946. Brother Augustin shipped in the steward department primari­ ly aboard Maston vessels be­ fore retiring in October 1969, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU. He was buried May 21 in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. His wife, Leonora, survives him. MARGARETBARNES Margaret Barnes, 74, died March 27. She joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957. Sister Bames sailed in the galley gang mainly aboard MatSon vessels. She retired in August 1974, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU. STANDMORE BELL Standmore Bell, 65, passed away July 1. Bom in South Car­ olina, he joined the Seafarers in November 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Bell sailed in the steward de­ partment before he started drawing his pension in Decem­ ber 1987. ANTHONY BENNETT Anthony Bennett, 39, died in May onboard the 6SNS Capella. He was bom in Ports­ mouth, Va. Brother Bennett up­ graded his deck departTnent rating to able seaman in 1988 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member at the time of his death. WILLIAM CHANDLER William Chandler, 83, died June 18. The steward depart­ ment veteran was a charter member of the Seafarers, having come onboard in November 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Chandler retired in January 1972. His wife, Lois, survives him^ JAMES DEMETRIOS James Demetrios, 62, passed away January 24. The deck de­ partment veteran was bom in New York City. He joined the SIU in August 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Demetrios began drawing his pension in March 1988. He is survived by his wife. Carmen. LARGIOFIGUEROA Largio Figueroa, 59, died May 4. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1976, prior to the union's merger with the SIU. Brother Figueroa was an active member of the galley gang when he died. HOMER FRAZIER Homer Frazier, 71, passed away April 10. He was bom in Worth County, Ga. and joined the Seafarers in August 1966 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Frazier upgraded his engine rating to QMED in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He started drawing his pension in December 1983. PAUL LATTIK JOSEPH BROOKE Joseph Brooke, 72, died June 21. He joined the SIU in May 1942 in his na­ tive Philadelphia. Brother Brooke shipped in the engine department. He began collect­ ing his pension in November 1977. He is survived by his wife, Mary. FRED CARTER Fred Car­ ter, 61, passed away May 13. He served in the Ma­ rines from 1946 to 1948. Brother Carter joined the union in October 1965 in his native Mobile, Ala. He upgraded his engine depart­ ment ratings in 1974 and 1981 at the Lundeberg School. An active member at the time of his death. Brother Carter is sur­ vived by his wife, Lucile. Paul Lattik, 70, died June 23. The Baltimore native joined the union in November 19^0 in the port of New York. The black gang member upgraded his ratings in 1975 and 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Lattik, who retired in July 1986, is survived by his wife, Eunice. DUANE LAUDE Duane Laude, 60, passed away May 9. After serving in the Navy from 1947 to 1951, the Buffalo, N.Y. native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in October 1972, prior to its merger with the SIU. Brother Laude started collecting his pension in February 1985. JOSEPH LONG Jospeh Long, 83, died May 24. He was bom inOcran, Va. After joining the union in October 1951 in the port of Baltimore, he began his steward department career on Waterman vessels. Brother Long began drawing his pen­ sion in March 1975. worked in the black gang be­ fore he started drawing his pen­ sion in January 1982. AUGUSTINE RODRIGUEZ James V. McClantoc, 68, passed away June 6. The Mag­ nolia Springs, Ala. native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Mc Clantoc sailed in the deck de­ partment aboard Falcon Carriers and Cities Services vessels. He retired to Foley, Ala. in October 1978. His wife, Virgie, survives him. Philip Salino, 89, died June 11. The Philippines native joined the SIU in October 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Salino sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in January 1967 and is survived by his wife, Marie. GEORGE MAY CLOFUS SULLIVAN George May, 52, died June 14. Bom in Can­ ada, he graduated in Novem­ ber 1959 from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. The deck depart­ ment veteran's daughter, Sharon, was a recipient of a Seafarers' scholarship in 1986. Brother May was an active member at the time of his death. Clofus Sullivan, 38, passed away March 23. Bom in San Saba, Texas, he graduated in January 1969 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans. His black gang career was intermpted by ser­ vice in the Army from 1971 to 1972. Brother Sullivan up­ graded to QMED in 1974 from the Lundeberg School. He sailed from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. at the time of his death. Donald Murray, 63, passed away June 25. A native of Pen­ nsylvania, he joined the SIU in June 1968 in the port of Detroit. Brother Murray worked in the engine depart- : ment before retiring in June 1987. JAMES OEHLENSLAGER James Oehlenslager, 64, died June 25. The New York City native joined the union in July 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was a member of the engine department. Brother Oehlenslager started collecting his pension in June 1987. FREDERICK A. PEHLER Frederick A. Pehler, 63, passed away June 1. He was bom in Washington, Iowa. Brother Pehler joined the Seafarers in May 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He became a recer­ tified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Pehler was an active member at the time of his death. NORBERT PRUSZKA Norbert Pmszka, 68, died April 2. A native of Milwau­ kee, he joined the SIU in August 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Pmszka V • 'I ' .* \ BRUCE WEBB JAMES V. McCLANTOC DONALD MURRAY October 1985. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn. Augustine Rodriguez, 81, passed away May 30. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Sea­ farers in April 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez shipped in the deck department. He started collect­ ing his pension in June 1971. PHILIP SALINO FOO HSING TUNG Foo Hsing Tung, 82, died No­ vember 29, 1989. The na­ tive of China joined the union in March 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Tung sailed in the deck department prior to his retirement in March 1972. WILLARD VERZONE Willard Verzone, 38, passed away April 2. • He was bom in i4obile, Ala. He graduated in. May 1968 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans before serving in the Army from 1970 to 1971. Brother Verzone upgraded his engine department rating in 1973 and became a QMED in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member when he died. His wife, Nancy, survives him. Bmce Webb, 79, died May 3. The Geor­ gia native joined the SIU in August 1951 iri Tampa, Fla. Brother Webb sailed in the gal­ ley gang. He began collecting his pension in March 1971. INLAND WILLIAM H. BOWMAN William H. Bowman, 81, died May 14. Bom in Portland, Maine, he joined the union in Galveston, Texas in May 1951. Boatman Bowman began in the deep sea division but switched to inland early in his engine de­ partment career. He retired in February 1974. • V: ] GEORGE T. DAVIS George T. Davis, 86, passed away April 17. He was bom in Houma, La. and joined the Sea­ farers in May 1961 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Davis worked as a tugboat cap­ tain before retiring in Novem­ ber 1972. DAVID T.WILLIAMS David T. Williams, 75, died ' May 8. A native of North Car­ olina, he joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Wil­ liams worked in the deck de­ partment for Curtis Bay Towing before retiring in Janu­ ary 1975. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. GREAT LAKES FREDERICK J. GRANT Frederick J. Grant, 79, died May 9. He was bom in St.lgnace. idich. Brother Grant joined the Seafarers in April 1961 in the port of Detroit. He started col­ lecting his pension in April 1973. DARRELL WELLS Darrell Wells, 84, died June 30. The Illinois native joined the SIU in July 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Wells began drawing his pension in August 1970. RAILROAD MARINE JOSEPH WARFIELD ORRIAN S. McKAIN Joseph Warfield, 65, died May 18. The steward department veteran was bom in Louisiana. He joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1945 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Warfield started drawing his pension in Orrian S. McKain, 71, passed away June 30. Bom in Jersey City, N.J., he joined the SIU in December 1959 in the port of New York. Brother McKain worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring in August 1970. iS^ . ,• m AO' : �al rM': 26 \ Vii •' » -'ft- -'•I:-. SSAfARCRS LOG :#• H%:; Sea Story by Peter Salvo, SIU Retiree . '^•: After 13 years at sea and more than 25 ships going from 1942 to 1955,1 would not have traded my life as an SIU seaman for all the rice in china. There was adven­ ture, excitement and humor that Hollywood and T.V. have yet to explore. Here is one of those events: It was the summer of 1943 and we were leaving Santos, Brazil while aboard the Liberty Ship SS Joseph Wheeler with another Lib­ erty Ship and no escort. A few miles out to sea, a German sub was waiting for us, the other ship was hit, but we escaped back to port. •• .1 •• sii .V . $:• } ii.'- ,:r ^ I:; if it:. w• I •'Id . %• :i; •>. •m '; ' was American missionaries. Some of our men were brutally beaten up by shoreside thugs. But we accomplished our mission, taking them to Hong Kong. My last voyage was on the SS Steel King in 1955. We were shelled at the Saigon, Indochina dock for 10 days. We even lost a cup of coffee I was holding. More con­ fusing, however, were the dancing girls of Saigon who said, "We like Americans." And above all, how can I forget the voyage to Iran aboard the ghost ship, SS Aedanus Burke, that I wrote about earlier. Then we were recognized on January 19, 1988 and many of us became World War II veterans. My only beef is that I did not receive the Good Conduct Medal. I wonder why? (The Seafarers LOG welcomes the sea stories told by union members and retirees. To publish such a piece in the Seafarers LOG, send the story to the Editor, Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746.) Deploying a boom quickly and safely into the water is one of the many techniques covered in the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment course. Space Still Arailable In Oil Spill Courses There still is time to register for one of the four remaining oil spill prevention and containment •ir 11- 'iif: •fO''. •fiif'; '4-:- S: IBv |)v- feiii.'- fl'f: •^KO. fij ' •f 'r I Ivi •o Word spread fast that an Amer­ ican ship was sunk. The natives of Santos, seeing us return, thought we were the survivors and they gave us a large party. We had a ball, eating their food, drinking their liquor and entertaining their daughters! But the next day the real sur­ vivors came ashore and we had a lot of explaining to do to the na­ tives of Santos as we were running toward our ship. On the next voyage, the SS Joseph, Wheeler was one of 15 Allied ships sunk at Bari, Italy. There was a heavy loss of life when a German plane dropped tin foil over the harbor, knocking out the radar system and allowing their bombers a field day. We referred to this event as the "Pearl Harbor of Europe." 'Til this day, our losses have never been told. Then, while aboard the Liberty Ship SS Josiah Bartlett, we made the invasion of Saint Raphel, France. Our ship was loaded with ammunition and drums of high octane gasoline were on our deck. Every ship in our group was firing overhead at a German plane. A battleship in front of us was firing broadside with 16 inch guns. With all this excitement my at­ tention was distracted by a crewmember singing out loud in the galley. He was known as "Charlie of Brooklyn." Those of us aboard this ship will remember that after four trips to South Afiica, the natives were calling me "Jungle Pete" from Capetown to Durban. I left my leopard skin diaper behind and joined the Victory Ship SS Queens Victory because they needed some wild men! We were bound for Shanghai, China in December 1948 to pick up special caiigo, which Use your head wear a hard hat "Use your head!" reminds people to stay alert and pay attention to what Is happening around them. This is particularly true at sea. Crewmembers never know when a vessel may pitch or roll. Something could become dislodged and strike a Seafarer on the head. That's why hard hats are required In most places on vessels. Hard hats could deflect a can, line, tool or anything else that may cause serious harm to you. Such an Injury means not only down time for you but also extra work for your shipmates as they have to pick up your slack. Remember to wear hard hats when required, because a hardhat Is stronger and smarter than a hard head. AN SIU SHIP IS A SAFE SHIP Lets Aeep It Vat wail courses available at the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. The one-week session gives stu­ dents both classroom and handson experience in preventing, har­ nessing and cleaning an oil spill. The Lundeberg School was the first union training facility to offer such a' course which met an in­ dustry request foUowing the March 1989 Exxon Valdez accident in Alaska. The classroom instruction in­ cludes learning about different types of oils and how they react when mixed with water. Students leam about the many pollution prevention regulations from other countries. They also analyze the various ways to prevent a spill through piping systems, tank hoses and other means. Finally, the stu­ dents practice containing a mock spill in the waters around the Lun­ deberg School. Each student individually pre­ pares a detailed proposal on how to fight an oil spill. The course is mandatory for any SIU member upgrading to able bodied seaman and fireman, oiler and watertender. For more infor­ mation, contact any union hall agent or the admissions office of the Lundeberg School at (301) 9940010. The oil prevention and contain­ ment course was instituted last fall after the Lundeberg School re­ ceived approval for the course from the appropriate U.S. govern­ ment agencies. OLD MORS IBIERDIE THWJifirGETftLmLEDinGliy �ittj . '-V''-"V'' - > •; :• • .-L-:" V .• r '•" •' '* ^T;'':--^^-^^^'*^>:u;''V-'':v?':-^ft.K-:f;Vi^!-v,^ JUIY 1990,.' > '" •," ^,,; Mi'" !sr ..'" im ummiHG OHHtSf SCHEDUU I^AieifiHcatiAii Pn§ittms An i^end to And to Fnnioto Hio Am$rian MeriAmo hdv^ August-Decetriber 19W The following is the current course schedule for June-December 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lurtdeberg School. "M /ife-.r:. ChecMn , Coiniplellbn; Date Date September 17 October 26 November 12 December 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prrOr aj; ^ to the Sealift (jperatiorts and Maintenance course. a Lifeboatman August 6 August 17 .•<ast%s:i ,• aaa Ship Handling ' . \ ' *YiL'ae a'V. Radar Observer IJiillmltii f-- September 14 October 12 November 9 ; December 7;E January 4 E September 7 October 19 : December 14/ August 24 ; Octobers November 3d November 16 November 23 1990 ' ; - ;J, September 10 September 14 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparatton Course August 13 October 8 August 31 October 16 StewnrO U^nkilng Cenn^ Lundeberg School Self Study Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook^ Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sf ali^^ iarization class at the end of their regular course. '» September 7 j Octobers November 2 December 14 September 3 October 1 October 29 December 10 , Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Take advantage of the opportunity to increase your knowledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses. The materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner. Please send the materials checked below: MATH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Plane) (Spherical) October 15 through December 7 • • • • • • • • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography U.S. History Economics • • ENGUSH: Writing Skills Grammar Books • Writing Business Letters • STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills • How To Improve Your Memorylll How To Use Textbooks • Study Habits • Test Anxiety • Test Taking Tactics • Stress Management • Notetaking Know-How • COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ftS!) m SfflSS C«Hege Pngma Sikedole foi 1W FULL 8-week Sessions August 6 through September 28 II •X- A- Developmental Studies i } :ll: • Name. Address. ( ) Social Security #. Telephone Cut out this coupon and mall to: Adult Education Department; Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; Piney Point, Maryland 20674 -—'-.'-it UPGRUHNG JUVlianOH Name- Date of Birth- Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) (L.ast) Address- (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) . Telephone" (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. • No Home PorL I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From— Last grade of school completecL O Yes • No to — (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No If yes, course(s) Taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date Available for training Primary Language Spoken DATE. SIGNATURE. Departnient- Seniority • Yes • ' Book #. Social Security #_ U.S. Citizen: With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. DATE OF DATE RATING DISCHARGE SHIPPED VESSEL HELD —— DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation n Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel O Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility G Cook and Baker G Chief Cook G Chief Steward G Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G Certificate Programs No tnusportalMMi wffl be paid ualesf you prcseal origbul rectipb aad locccsrfiiny complete the connr. . —— RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 7/90 ...J-^ Mkmgm UnioHon Schednle The Adult Education courses listed are six weeks in length^ Completion Check-In Course Date Date December 8 October 29 High School Equivalency (GED) December 7 October 29 Adult Basic Education (ABE) October 19 September 10 English as a Second Language (ESL) December 7 October 29 Third Mate Limited License Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Oil Spill Preventioa & Containment (1 Week) ' Check-In Completion Date Date Course September 17 December 7 QMED-Any Rating December 7 October 29 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course.^ Pumproom Maintenance & Operations August 20 September 28 October 29 December 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance October 1 November 23 Diesel Engine Technology October 1 October 26 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August 20 September 28 Hydraulics October 1 October 26 I All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. •• . • September 3 October 1 October 29 November 26 December 24 August 27 October 8 December 3 August 20 October 1 November 26 August 6 September 17 Completion Date November 5 Engine Ifpgndi^ Cannes Dedk Upgfatliag Coutses Course Able-Seaman Check-in Date September 24 Course Bosun Recertificatidn ' . -AV^r .H- �'V. "• "•• " •• ''' T:P:'--> ;. - V: ; .v'j , -•- - ' SEAEUOJRS it, L,:*. July 1990 Volume 52, Number 7 'K<<- 'i'Ta<. Teamwork Wins Top Safety Award ^ For American Steamship Seafarers -'t> .,' :4^ AB Jeff Johnson, right, accepts the first place Ship Safety Achievement Award on behalf of American Steamship Co. •'. 4r' 4r p.. ^,i i, Ki ; 1. ; . •. ,^> :.• k •• Uii-. •-' . 0 1 ft :M If t 3?'. •A ,'• >V. .tr-' H. Lee White crewmembers, who were a key ingredient in the ship's record of 700,000 consecu­ tive accident-free hours, were on hand to receive recognition from the maritime industry at an annual awards ceremony. The self-unloader, operated by American Steamship Company (ASC), was presented the Marine Section of the National Safety Council's first place safety award for having no crewmember lose a full turn at watch in a two-year period. Attending the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon, cosponsored by the American Institute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS) and the Marine Section of the National Safety Council (NSC), were three representatives of the H. Lee White's unlicensed crew and three licensed officers. While most companies had only shoreside officials and masters in attendance, American Steamship's contingent included crewmembers. SIU men in attendence were Conveyorman Lou Landreville, Second Cook Gus Kuhl and AB Jeff Johnson. The ship's officers, who are members of District 2 Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, were represented by Captain Pete Jimerson, Chief Engineer Duke Buelteman and First Assistant Jim Bertrand. Second Cook Gus Kuhl com­ mended the company for bringing crewmembers to the awards lun­ cheon. "It is very nice for us to be here," he said referring to the six H. Lee White crewmembers. "I've never heard of a company sending crewmembers to this before." ASC's vice president of em­ ployee relations, David Shultz, who also was in attendance at the luncheon, said it made sense to have both crewmembers and com­ pany representatives on hand for the awards ceremony. "Safety is a team effort," he said. "The com­ pany has to lay the groundwork and prepare, and the crewmembers have to carry it all out." Jeff Johnson, an AB on the White who has spent 13 years with the SIU on the Lakes, noted "the credit for our safety record goes to the entire crew." (See box for names of H. Lee White crewmem­ bers.) When asked how the vessel remained accident-free, Johnson said, "It's just part of our job to work safely." "We also have safety meeting every month," said Conveyorman Lou Landreville, a 33-year veteran of Lakes shipping. When asked what the key is to a safe ship, Landreville said a crewmember should "get all the training possi­ ble, work carefully, make sure you know what you are doing before you begin and clean up all oil spills." Kuhl, who has been sailing on ASC vessels since 1977, added, "In the galley, we're careful and we clean up everything right away. We don't leave anything for later," Kuhl explained. "But most impor­ tant is the teamwork of the crew. We all work together," he said. Courses at the union's Lundeberg School have played a role in raising the safety consciousness of crewmembers aboard the White. Kuhl attended the school's cook and baker program in 1985 and took firefighting while there. Johnson took the AB course at Piney Point, including lifeboat training. Attending the Annual Safety Awards Luncheon are (back row, left to right) Chief Engineer Ken Buelteman, ASC Vice President of Employee Relations David Shultz, ASC Director of Health and Safety Tom Anderson, Conveyorman Lucien Landreville; (front row, left to right) Captain Pete Jimerson, First Assistant Jim Bertrand, Second Cook Gus Kuhl and AB Jeff Johnson. I^ofior Roil of White Crewmemliers The following seamen make up the regular crew of the H. Le# White. The vessel was awarded first pla(» among the Ship Safety Achievement Awards issued by the Marine Sectioh of the Nation^ Safety Council and the American Insitute forMerchant Shipping. Gordon Jimerson, Captain Frank IMogush, First Mate Steve Draper, Second Mate Louis Shultz, Third Mate Doug WInfiekf, Third Mate David Bartlett, Stewaid Richard Perry, Bosun Lewis DIehl, Wheelsman Jerry Nowak, Wheelsman Russell Brown, Wheelsman Duane Witt, Watchman Carl Lints, Watchman Jeffrey Johnson, Watchman Hussein Said, Deckhand David Akerstrom, Deckhand Ken Buelteman, Chief Engineer Leonard Arrowoood, Chief Engineer Darryl Bertrand Jr., First Assistant Engineer NeiiWondeiohek, First Assistant Engineer Robert Kasbohm, Second Assistant Engineer Rick Barthuli, Second Assistant Engineer Scott Stoeger, Third Assistant Engineer ; Lucien Landreville, Conveyorman Saif Shajira, Gateman Robert Brooks, QMED Carl Huffman, QMED Francis Lawrence, QMED Donald Dandrea, Wiper Augustin Kuhl, Second Cook Abdol Mohssen, Porter Other SiU-Crewed Vessels Cited By AIMS and NSC For Good Safety Records Receiving Jones F. Devlin Awards for operating without an accident for two years or more: American Steamship Company Chevron Shipping Company Dixie Carriers inc. Maritrans Operating Partners L.P. •• - ^ ^ Receiving Citations of Merit for outstanding feats of heroism or rescues; | i Energy Transporatlon Corporation—LNG Gemini for p|ia Novemtier 20, 1989 response to an SOS from a ' ' sinking vessel. Despite severe weather conditions, the LNG Gemini crew carried out a search fof five missing crewmembers of a Panamanian-flag vessel. Maritime Overseas Corporation—The crew of the Overseas Vivian on April 20,1989 rescued 109 Viet­ namese refugees on a small craft adrift iri the South China Sea. Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has forwarded to the Seafarers LOG information on the abduction of 9year-old Jeremy James Grice. For the past year, the Seafarers LOG has published photos of young people who the National Center reports as missing. The or­ ganization attempts to assist the families of missing children by en­ couraging organizations to dis­ tribute photos of the young people. Jeremy James Grice was ab­ ducted by an unknown individual on November 22, 1985 near his home in North Augusta, S.C. when Jeremy James Grice he was five years old, four feet tall and weighed 40 pounds. That morning, around 8:15, a neighbor saw Jeremy standing by a mailbox, wearing no shoes. Jeremy's mother became aware of her son's disap­ pearance around 10:00 the same morning. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the blonde, hazeleyed young man should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800)8435678 or the Aiken County Sheriff's Department at (803)648-9581 or (803)649-5563. In addition, any local FBI office can be called about the case. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MSC PACIFIC FLEET SETTING UP TO COMPLY WITH PAY AWARD 18 T-AGOS SHIPS WILL BE CREWED BY SIU BATTLE OVER FARM BILL CONTINUES IN CONGRESS VICTORY-MIDDLEBY EMPLOYEES CHOOSE SIU'S INDUSTRIAL UNION MEGA BORG SPOTLIGHTS 'SECOND REGISTERES' SIU PACIFIC DIVISION REACHES AGREEMENT WITH MATSON, APL OIL SPILL BILL CONFEREES NEAR FINAL AGREEMENT WWII MERCHANT MARINERS SOUGHT FOR STUDY RECERTIFIED STEWARDS GRADUATE FROM THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL SIU GOV'T DIVISION TANKER IS HOME AFTER 15 YEARS KEEP EYES PEELED FOR FAKE FLAG SURPRISE CATCH BY SIU FISHERMEN YIELDS 260-POUND HALIBUT LOUISIANA WWII MARINERS SOON TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL 'U.S. VETERAN' CAR LICENSE PLATES SEAFARERS TAKE TO THE HILL RETIREES RESTORE MANITOU TO FORMER GLORY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OFFERS 'FLASHING LIGHT' SELF-STUDY CURRICULUM FOR ALL UPGRADERS FALCON PRINCESS CREW PRAISED FOR TEAMWORK SIU MEMBERS NOW CAN USE HOME PORTS TO REGISTER FOR JOBS ON LAID-UP VESSELS OR FOR PERMANENT POSITIONS SIU CREWS BOARD FINAL 2 MSC TANKERS GALLEY GANG KEEPS CREW GOING ABOARD THE PAUL H. 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St:.; .'.S::.- Page 7 &:: •|y, SEAEiREMtS : '.M ay nj,- J: J.-;.:- fr:i-:w:y !• J •• " I: SlU Wins 15% Deep Sea Package y: • CO CoO —)> OC>C>2l Ti-H7-. Cot/0 rn-< O-IE: - Wages, 01 Rate To Rise 5% Each June of Three-Year Pact 4!|I • «—tHH m Do you know who is behind the facade of the North American Ex­ port Grain Association that seeks to kill U.S.-flag vessels' carriage U1 ui sO -£) vO -o o a ingrain? xtiktrt is working f^^ many foreign ^^rfe^ciflrie^ billions eifU,S.^^0Uar^ j 3% porting itti&r/mtiortal grain dealsir-kS Wf^re are some of these firms: • •'I; •'t.' lili •r C. ttoh & Co. (America) Parent Company: tteohu Shoji Kaisha Ltd. Tokyo, Japan 125 Sailing Days Needed After July 1 ^ * . Elders Sraln inc. Parent Company: Elders IXL Melbourne, Australia , ir • %.• ' ^V Feimzzi USA Parent Company: Ferruzzl Spa Ravenna. Italy LMIS Dreylns Inc. Parent Company: Louis Dr^s & Cie, Parts, France ti ' "!• s ¥ Union Steps Up Fight To Beat Back Attack On Caigo Pmfemes •:>; ; |--V -H -< Pages New Pensioners To Get increase II' W .m '• '1 '•'h, • m-" W:' SGS CoRlrol Senricss M ' Parent Company; Societe Generate de Surveillance Geneva, Switzerland '•ly ' Sr James Ricbardson A Sons Ltd. Winnipeg, Canada ••'fy'l' "v • •-t y For details see page 5. Sources; Wtio Owns Whom, Nortli America Edition, Dun & Bradstieet Ltd., IMrectory of Corporate Affilia­ tions, 19^9, National Raster Publishing Company; Dun & Bradstreet buriness databases. i yi ''y �... 'u:M' 'f^-' • :&• •- • - • A,. • ,•> , .'• • " r. . V : -4' • '•• ••'r-a-''• LOG :-S' President's Report The Second Time Around AS WAS EXPECTED, the much discussed maritime agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union which was signed during the recent Bush-Gorbachev summit meeting, produced nothing of value for U.S. shipping. In terms of benefits, the agreement was tailored strictly to the interests of Soviet maritime operations; the U.S. interests were ignored completely. It is quite obvious that those responsible for the document—^both Russians and Americans —were more concerned with creating op­ portunities for Soviet ship­ ping than for Uncle Sam's merchant fleet. As a matter of fact, we probably would have done better if the Russians negotiated for us; they seem to have the commitment that our side lacks. The one-sided agreement opened up the ports in each country to the vessels of the other, with two days advance notice of planned entry. And the Soviets once again are allowed to carry cargo in the "cross trades" between the U.S. and other nations. :j' • ^^ •' 1' -4^; 4': ' ••• is-C "'' 'u' 2 Cargo Sharing Is Dropped ' ' A cargo sharing provision that had been part of the original U.S.-Soviet maritime ac­ cord negotiated by the Nixon administration calling for cargoes shipped between the two countries to be carried one-third on U.S. ships, one-third on Soviet vessels and onethird on the ships of a third flag was aban­ doned by the U.S. negotiators in the recent talks. Originally, the maritime administrator felt that this provision should be included in the new agreement, but he was moved out of the picture and that was the end of that idea. The cargo sharing provision was replaced with one calling for access and a procedure for dealing with complaints of discrimination. This dispute procedure sounds more like the scenario for a talk-a-thon, so the industry will have to be on its toes. Remember, we've been down this road with the Soviets once before. As a result of the previous agreement allowing them in the U.S. cross trades in the '70s, the Russians em­ barked on a wholesale rate-cutting campaign that had an almost disastrous impact on the American-flag liner companies, as well as those of the traditional maritime nations. Hell­ bent to capture as much hard currency as it could and operating outside the conference structure, the USSR merchant fleet dug deeply into the U.S. liner trades. The Agreement Suspended There were loud repercussions and Con­ gress began a probe of the situation. The Rus­ sian rate-cutting practice ended, however, when the communist government in Poland, with Soviet support, imposed marital law in an effort to halt the actions of the democracyoriented Solidarity trade union movement. At that point, the International Longshoremen's Association refused to handle Russian ships in the East and Gulf ports, followed by President Reagan's sanctions that included tightening of port access notification for Soviet ships calling at 40 U.S. ports from 4 days to 14 days ad­ vance request and suspension of talks on a new maritime agreement. That's where things stood until the signing the other day of the new pact. Chances are the Russians will storm into the cross trades like starved grizzlies. We will have to keep a sharp eye peeled on their practices, bearing in mind that we may have to rely on the Con­ Index to LOG Features Page IS' Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea . v. ^ Dispatcher' Report/liiland.....; Dispatchers' Report/Great Lakes Fmai Departures .......... i.. .>. . 4..^. Lundeim^ School Applicatioii... ^... .4^,;«......, Lundeherg School Course Schedule . . . . . . v^ . ..... . Lundeherg School Graduate............ A. . 4.... Meetmg Dates..........'.... .... Reusiouers........'...... . 17 .....21-22 '• > .*23 »•'*••23. »•>'••'•'.•'.'•20 M^ersouals.............."..........'W,..;........... Ships hHuutes IJuHMD HaO Du'ectory....... • • i •' I;-.,. ' Volume 52, Number 6 •••17 >•••••• ^19 .......... !•••••• •17'-' ) . #-• ..'..'V...IS.';.. .^1; : June 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLClO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joseph DiGlorgio; Executive Vice President, Joseph Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glidewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer, Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Halt; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene. gress for relief should the Russians start cut­ ting up again. i ii About Pensioners LET ME TURN to a more positive and pleasant note. As the SIU membership may be aware, headquarters offices of the union have been working constantly to make opera­ tions more efficient and effective. Since I was given the responsibility for direction of the union, we have been reviewing, consolidating and restructuring the various activities with the aim to provide improved communications and services to the membership. We are making great progress, but I want this tightening-up process to be a continuing one. That's how we can best remain on our toes and thus better able to fight in behalf of our membership on every front, whether it be on the industry, legislative or government level. One of the many areas that we targeted for improvement was that of communications with SIU pensioners. These brothers and sis­ ters have been loyal union members who have served this industry well, and I am deter­ mined not to lose sight of them or their con­ tribution when they retire from active work. It is my intention to establish a system of communications with these retirees so that they can keep abreast of the union's activities and we can all be kept informed as to how they are doing—both through the medium of the Seafarers LOG and direct contact, when­ ever possible. I consider our pensioned brothers and sis­ ters a continuing resource, just as they were in their active sailing days, and therefore an important part of the SIU family. For us, the Brotherhood of the SIU must always be more than a slogan. Michigan Attorney ISeneial Honored by Seatarers Union Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley received a ship's wheel from the SIU at a recent diimer honoring him for his years of distinguished service to the state. Byron Kelley, SIU assistant vice president for the Great Lakes and inland waters, presented the wheel to the attorney general in Detroit. The SIU official said the attorney general has "shown outstanding qualities of leadership, dedication and courage in helping those in needi Your respect for working men and women and their aspi­ rations are a trademark of your personal and professional life. . . Therefore, we find you most de­ serving of the ship's wheel." Frank Kelley said he was very honored to be recognized at the dinner and to receive the award. He told the audience of more than 400 people, including Governor James Blanchard, that the first case he tried after graduating from law school was for the SIU in Alpena, Mich. "The Seafarers have been a good and loyal friend to me over the years," he said. "I wish them continued success." Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley (left) was presented a ship's wheel by the SIU at a dinner In his honor. With Kelley are Byron Kelley (center), SIU assistant vice president, and Victor Hanson, who has assisted the SIU In legal matters. �mi mo ?s«?f!=rr Across-the-Board ••'•-Vrt SlU Wins 15% Pay Package in New Three-Year Contract The union has negotiated a new standard contract that will give Seafarers a 15 percent pay pack­ age over a period of three years. The agreement that was reached also provides an additional paid holiday on Martin Luther King's birthday, a 10 percent rate hike for tank-cleaning and longshore work and an increase in mainte­ nance and cure and subsistence/ lodging to the same amount paid to licensed officers. The 15 percent increase would be paid starting with a 5 percent raise on June 16, 1990; a 5 percent gain on June 16,1991 and 5 percent more on June 16, 1992. A cost-ofliving adjustment will be added in the second and third year if the nation's inflation rate is more than 5 percent. Crew sizes will remain at existing levels on both dry cargo and tanker vessels. This contract compares to the one negotiated three years ago when wage increases were 2-2-2 and the union made adjustments in the manning scale. The contract will be submitted to the membership for approval at special uiiion meetings that will be held in all the halls on June 27 at 10:00 a.m. and in special sessions held aboard the ships. Upon ac­ ceptance by the membership of the contract, which was negoti­ ated with a group of shipowners known as the American Maritime Association, all elements of the agreement will go into effect ret­ roactively to June 16, 1990. Talks for the new contract have been going on for several months. The operators initially demanded a 6 percent increase over three years, allocating 2 percent each year, along with reductions in manning on dry cargo ships. The tanker operators sought a re-rating of job classifications, increasing the number of OMUs and decreas­ ing QMED positions. The union rejected these pro­ posals as being against the best interests of the Seafarer and of the maritime industry in general. In approaching this year's con­ tract negotiations, SIU President Michael Sacco was determined to halt the so-called "give-back" philosophy which the shipown­ ers—^like the rest of American management—had been demand­ ing and which characterized con­ tracts oyer the last several years. "In this new pact," Sacco said, "we were able to reverse that process." ,• In preparing for the contract talks, union negotiators poured over suggestions from rank-andfile members that have been re­ ceived over the past three years through motions at ships' meet­ ings, sessions with upgraders and letters from members to the con­ tracts department. These sugges­ tions made up the foundation from which the union's negotiating strategy was launched. ; .yM-- 15% Across the Board The new SIU contract exceeds the national average of wage inContinued on page 4 Contract Highlights A 15% increase in wages, overtime, premium pay and off-watch rates. Higher vacation pay benefits and wage-related pensions as a result of the increased wages. • A cost-of-living provision to protect pay gains If inflation exceeds the wage increases. • An additional holiday—Martin Luther King's birthday^ringing the number of holidays in the contract to 10. Maintenance and cure rate parity with that received by the licensed officers. Subsistence and lodging rate parity with that received by the licensed officers. 10% increase in the longshoring rate of pay. 10% increase in the tank-cleaning rate of pay, on-watch and offwatch Monday through Friday. • Tank-cleaning pay on weekends and holidays will be $23.08 for Group I members, $15.11 for Group II members and $12.14 for Group III members. Existing crew size will be maintained. - De^ Sea S^far&s Retiring Aftm" July 1 To Be Eligible for immased Pens/on Pay As a result of action taken by the Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees, deep sea SIU mem­ bers, who meet the plan's eligi­ bility requirements, and who retire after July 1 will get a pension increase of 33 percent over that which is currently payable to those on the pension rolls. In order to qualify a deep sea member must have 125 days of seatime that begin after July 1. The increase brings the base pay of the regular normal pension and the early normal pension from $450 to $600 a month, as well as raising the disability pension from $450 to $600. The proposal for the increase was put forward by the union trustees and adopted after careful studies. The decision to give the increase was made in view of the plan's healthy financial condition and careful management. An outside actuary, a person who calculates statistical risk and who projects ability to pay, deter­ mined that the plan is healthy enough to increase the pensions that active Seafarers will receive. In determining if a plan can raise pensions, the actuary must be able to prove that the ^oup will be able to meet the obligations it will have in the future. In this manner. Seafarers are protected from hav­ ing a plan that cannot pay their pensions when it comes time for them to retire. After receiving a report by the outside actuary, the Board of Trustees voted to increase the pensions of those Seafarers who are planning to retire in the near future. While the new rates go into effect on July 1, in order to be eligible for the higher pension pay, a member must have 125 days of seatime after that date. From $450 to $600 The regular normal pension will increase by 33 percent, from a monthly rate of $450 to $600. That rate can increase if a member has more than the 5,475 days presently required by the plan to qualify for this type of retirement pay. Under the early normal pension, also known as the "20 at 55" pension in which 7,300 days of seatime is one of the eligibility requirements, the amount of the benefit will be calculated by add­ ing $15 a month for each 120 days worked after 5,475—bringing the applicant with 7,300 days to a pension benefit of $825 a month. If a retiring Seafarer has more days of seatime than the required 7,300, he will receive an additional $15 per month for every 120 days. In the past, a member could receive incremental raises in his early normal pension of $25 per month for every 365 days of sea­ time. Under the new procedure a raise of $15 begins after 120 days of seatime. If a member has 365 days over the 7,300 required, un­ der the new rates he will receive $45 more per month, a substantial increase above the $25 increment. Procedures to calculate wagerelated pensions will remain the same. When an SIU member ap­ plies for retirement benefits, the Seafarers Pension Plan will deter­ mine what the prospective pen­ sioner would receive under both the wage-based formula or the standard options. The plan always awards the higher amount to the retiring Seafarer, applying the for­ mula that resulted in the most money for the member. Eligibility requirements for any of the pension plan's programs remain the same. The trustees' action concerns only the deep sea SIU member. Wage-based pensions will be raised as a result of the 15 percent increase over a three-year period that was recently negotiated by the union in contract talks with the American Maritime Associa­ tion, a group of U.S.-flag shipping companies. The maximum pension allowed Continued on page 4 xaR- w. . 4. I I-. . �•"ism SEAFARERS m ' ' \ mm -4 • V'. .::ii: -•;; •'• : .t'/f " f ,: Iti: rV - ••, •,"••:.• . . T- • •-. t .••• ;:-:;;IS:- 15% Cumulative Pay, OT Hike - • Highlight New Contract Gains . 't- Continued from page 3 creases negotiated by unions around the United States. Ac­ cording to the Department of La­ bor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average union contract nego­ tiated in the first half of 1990 provided raises of 3.8 percent in 1990 and 3.3 annually for the life of the contract. The 5 percent increase will be applied across the board; includ­ ing monthly base pay, and the rates for regular overtime, pre­ mium and off-watch. The on-Watch Monday through Friday penalty rate will increase by 5 percent only in the first year of the contract. The higher wage will impact va­ cation pay, raising the amount of money a member will receive when he or she is on the beach. Wages to Keep Up With Inflation The calculation of the cost-ofliving-adjustment, known as COLA, in the 1990-1993 standard agreements will be made in the second and third years of the col­ lective bargaining agreement. Any COLA payments will be based on the Department of Labor's Con­ sumer Price Index (CPI), the gov­ ernment's way of tracldng infla­ tion. The contract calls for SIU mem­ bers to receive an increase in pay— with no ceiling—if the CPI has risen above 5 percent. In the event of inflation indexed over 5 percent in 1991 and 1992, Seafarers will receive an additional increase in pay of the full difference between the CPI and 5 percent. For ex­ ample, if the CPI is 7 percent for the year, SIU members will re­ ceive a 2 percent increase across the board. Under the last contract, a COLA wage increase was only possible if inflation exceeded 10 percent over the three-year contract and the member only received twothirds of the diflference between the cost-of-living index and the 10 percent. Health Care Benefits Maintained In light of the skyrocketing costs of health care and the national trend toward making workers— both union and non-union—bear a bigger portion of welfare costs or reducing services, it is signifi­ cant that all benefits currently of­ fered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan will remain in place. Around the country, an 18 to 30 percent inflation rate per year in health care costs has led to drastic changes in collective bargaining agreements as employers attempt to shift the rapidly rising expense to their employees, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The AFL-CIO has found that worker contributions for health care have increased 300 percent during the past 10 years. Despite national trends toward reductions in benefits and higher deductibles, the three-year stan­ dard agreement calls for maintain­ ing the current level of benefits with no decreases. On a yearly basis, representatives of the SIU and management will meet to re­ view what steps must be taken to maintain the current level of ben­ efits. Special Rates Rates for longshoremen's work will be increased by 10 percent. Tank-cleaning rates on-watch and off-watch on Monday through Fri­ day also will be raised by 10 per­ cent. Tank-cleaning rates paid for work done on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays will be paid at a rate of $23.08 to Group I members, $15.11 to Group II and $12.14 for Group III. More Group I and II Ratings The needs of the tanker fleet were recognized by union and management negotiators by changing some shipboard ratings. Under the new contract, where in the past a tanker sailed with two General Utility Deck/Engine (GUD/E), the same vessel will now be manned by one GUD/E and one Second Pumpman/Engine Maintenance. On tankers that have in the past carried a four-man steward de­ partment, one steward assistant will be replaced by a Second Pumpman/Engine Maintenance. A one-man watch will be insti­ tuted on tankers where allowed by the U.S. Coast Guard. Instead of two watchstanding ABs, there now will be one watchstanding AB and the other AB will be assigned to day work to be compensated at the higher AB Maintenance rates. This provision of the contract will not take effect on ships immedi­ ately, but will be phased in as AB watchstanders currently sailing on tankers wrap up their time aboard the vessel. Coast Guard regulations curently call for a two-man watch when a tanker is sailing in coast­ wise waters, so the one-man watch system will not go into effect on most coastal runs. A provision in the contract does mandate a two-man watch during cargo operations. The same complement of crewmembers currently manning freightships will continue under the life of the three-year contract. On tankers, the number of unli­ censed crewmembers will remain the same but some of the positions have been re-rated to higher clas­ sifications to ensure a productive and efficient shipboard work force. On both tankers and freightships, members of the deck de­ partment, under the new contract, can do general maintenance work inside the house and QMED day workers can do three hours of general maintenance in the engine room without penalty pay during routine hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Maintenance and Cure Maintenance and cure rates and subsistence/lodging expenses will be raised to the same amount re­ ceived by the licensed officers. When these figures are available, the information will be distributed to the membership through the Seafarers LOG and communica­ tions from the office of the Vice President—Collective Bargaining. A periodic review of the curric­ ulum at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship will take place by of­ ficials of the shipping companies and the union. All efforts will be made to ensure that courses reflect changing shipboard technology. The standard freightship and tanker agreement discussed in this article does not apply to many SIU jobs on military vessels op­ erated by private shipping com­ panies. In addition, the SIU's Pa­ cific District Unions—made up of the Sailors Union of the Pacific for deck department work, the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders representing unli­ censed engineers and the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District for the steward group—have been negotiating separate labor agreements with American President Lines and Matson Navigation Company. Pensfons to B/se For Active SHJ Men Continued from page 3 under any calculation procedure is $1,000 per month. The pension pay hike automat­ ically will increase the joint and survivors annuity benefit, the op­ tion a member chooses if he wants his spouse to continue receiving his pension benefits after his death. A member can obtain more de­ tailed information on the SIU's pension plan at any union hall or by calling the Seafarers Pension Plan at 1-800-CLAIMS4. The first union negotiated pen­ sion plan was established in 1950 and guaranteed a retiring Seafarer $140 per month for the rest of his life. In 1971, after an extensive review of the union's pension sys­ tem was conducted by a rank-andfile study commission, the SIU added the early normal pension option. The Seafarers Pension Plan is governed by a board of trustees made up of five representatives of shipping companies with SIU col­ lective bargaining agreements and five union officials. Under the New Pension Plan Rates Bosun Joe Smith is 65 and he plans to retire at the end of this year with 125 days of seatime acquired after July 1,1990 and he meets the eligibility requirements for the normal pension. What follows is an example of what Bosun Joe Smith would have received under the old pension rates and what he will be entitled to under the new pay. Days of Seatime Number of Days Over 5,475 Old Benefit New Benefit 5,475 0 $450 $600 6,075 600 450 675 7,155 1,680 450 Days of Seatime Number of Days Over 7,300 810 Bosun Sam Smith is 55 and he plans to retire at the end of this year with 125 days of seatime acquired after July 1, 1990 and he meets the eligibility requirements for the early normal pension. What follows is an example of what Bosun Joe Smith would have received under the old pension rates and what he will be entitled to under the new plan. Old Benefit New Benefit 7,300 0 $450 $ 825 7,780 480 475 885 8,030 730 500 915 If Bosun Sam Smith had sailed 8,030 days, he would be entitled to a supplement uttder both the old and new pension pay rates. But CI ic, v^iu loiwi 1 yjay u m duppieinoni oenem wouio oe oaseo on a $500 monthly pension while under the new rates the supplement will be based on the $915 monthly pay. I;'' -"SI �jum 1990 Sacco Asks Congress to Look at Grain Traders^ Ploy ', • - ^ ITV" ".T '. V'>,. ••• •-M!>--y-ri-V-;- 'Deep Six Attack on Cargo Preference' . In light of the emergence of a whole range of facts over the past two months revealing the inter­ national ties of the giant grain trading companies that are attack­ ing cargo preference, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco called on members of Congress to expose the motivations of the agribusiness conglomerates for what they are and beat back any attempts to weaken U.S. shipping. In a communication that was delivered to all members of the House and Senate, Sacco pointed out, "The attack on cargo pref­ erence is being inspired and man­ aged by the North American Ex­ port Grain Association (N AEGA), a trade group representing 37 com­ panies involved in the grain trade, of which close to half are owned or controlled by foreign inter­ ests." Among some of NAEGA's member groups with foreign par­ ents are C. Itoh & Co. (Japan), Elders Grain Inc. (Australia), Ferruzzi USA (Italy), Louis Dreyfus Inc. (France), SGS Control Serv­ ices (Switzerland), James Rich­ ardson & Sons Ltd. (Canada), Tradigrain (Switzerland), Mitsu­ bishi International Corp. (Japan), Mitsui Grain Corp. (Japan), Cen­ tral Soya Corp. (Italy), Italgrani (Italy), Marubeni America Corp. (Japan) and Zen-Noh Unico American Corp. (Japan). Sacco's letter was accompanied by a factual account of these ac­ tivities. Foreign-Flag Interests Equally significant is the fact that "many of NAEGA's mem­ bers own or charter foreign-flag shipping fleets," said Sacco. "Elimination of cargo preference .would enable these people to use their own foreign-flag fleets for the carriage of food aid cargoes," Sacco noted. Among NAEGA member com­ panies with extensive foreign-flag shipping operations are Cargill, Continental, Louis Dreyfus, Ferruzzi, Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Richco, Marubeni and Archer Daniels Midland. Furthermore, the union's pres­ ident said, the giant grain interests are the beneficiaries of billions of U.S. tax dollars through govern­ ment programs such as the Export Enhancement Program. In many instances, American taxpayer monies have become profits funneled into the coffers of foreignowned agribusiness conglomer­ ates. The SIU provided Congress with an examination of the total amount of government dollars used to pro­ mote the export of American ag­ ricultural products and compared that to the monies spent to pay for the difference in shipping costs between a foreign-flag and a U.S.flag vessel. Sacco told members of Con­ gress that in fiscal year 1989, $7.2 billion was spent on export pro­ grams for U.S. farm products and $116 was allocated for the U.S.flag differential costs. House Panel Debates Issue As elected officials and their staff members on Capitol Hill re­ viewed the facts concerning the giant grain lobby, the farm bill was making its way through commit­ tees and subcommittees in both branches of Congress. No anti-cargo preference amendments were introduced in the Senate committees deliberat­ ing the farm bill, although friends of the grain lobby said they in­ tended to introduce a roll back on the application of cargo preference to government-generated food aid during a full floor debate on the bill later this summer. On the House side, a push Was made to reduce the amount of cargo shipped on U.S.-flag vessels during a June 5 session of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee for Internal Economic Policy and Trade. A resolution introduced by Re­ publican Toby Roth from Wiscon­ sin sought to decrease the amount of government-generated food aid cargo allocated to U.S. ships from 75 to 50 percent. His proposal was defeated by a 3 - 3 vote. (Under House rules, a tie vote fails.) Subcommittee Chairman Sam Gejdenson (D-Conn.) advised the midwest congressman that the res­ olution could be raised in full com­ mittee and also on the floor during a full House debate on the farm bill. Roth insisted on introducing his amendment. Republican Representative John Miller spoke against Roth's pro­ posal. The congressman from Washington state pointed out that "all countries are using their aid (programs) to help their indus­ tries" and it is not "unusual for the U.S. to do the same, in this case to help the maritime indus­ try." Miller also noted that those who seek to use foreign-flag ships just because they are cheaper should consider "if we want to free our aid program from all preferences and subsidies^, I think it should be done on an across-the-board baSIS allowing beneficiary nations to purchase cheaper farm products on the world market. While the anti-cargo preference amendment was defeated in the subcommittee, it is expected that the same proposal will be intro­ duced in the full committee and also on the floor of the House when the farm bill is before all representatives for their consid­ eration. At that time, it is expected that cargo preference foes will try first to eliminate all U.S.-flag partici­ pation in the transport of govern­ ment-generated food aid pro­ grams. Failing that, they will seek to decrease the percentage carried on American bottoms from 75 to 50 percent. The SIU and the rest of the maritime industry reject both pro­ posals. The 75 percent share al­ located to U.S.-flag ships was the result of a compromise between farm interests and maritime groups reached in 1985 during Congres­ sional debate on the Food Security Act. In exchange for exempting certain agricultural export pro­ motional programs of the U.S. government from cargo prefer­ ence laws, the share of direct gov­ ernment-donated food aid to be carried on American-flag vessels was raised from 50 to 75 percent. This year when the so-called farm bill is before Congress once again, propelled by the giant grain lobby, certain congressmen are seeking to wipe out the gains made by maritime in the compromise while keeping all the benefits the farm export groups received in the same deal. The SIU and other maritime interests have pointed out that this sort of double dealing is not fair to U.S. shipping, Amer­ ican farmers or the nation itself. - „-IJ •i. ' Cong. Torricelli Hits Anti-Shipping Stance of Farm Bureau Congressman Robert Torricelli has blasted an attack on cargo preference by an official of a farm organization saying that it ill be­ hooves the agricultural commu­ nity to question subsidies for the shipping industry. The Democrat from New Jersey said he did not understand how American agri­ culture could seek cuts in the government aid received by U.S. shipping inter­ ests when farm­ ers and farm groups receive far more tax­ Tornrelli payer dollars. Torricelli called the assault on maritime by Melvin Plagge, Pres­ ident of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, "short sighted" in a June 5 letter to the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette. Torricelli admitted he did not represent a farming district but noted many congressmen who do not represent agricultural regions but who support farm causes are asking "how American agricul­ ture, the recipient of billions and billions of dollars of direct and indirect assistance, can justify its unrelenting attacks on another in­ dustry which receives a mere frac­ tion of what agriculture is given by the American taxpayer." The congressman suggested if Plagge's statement that "if U.S. vessels were competitive, there would be no need for cargo pref­ erence" were true, could not the same be said for agriculture? He went on to ask why food aid could not be purchased elsewhere in the world where the prices are lower. Then he igave such examples as Argentine soybeans that sell at $102 a metric ton while American soybeans go for $113, and Euro­ pean Community butter that sells at $1,400 a metric ton while Amer­ ican butter goes for $2,276. Torricelli noted there is no need for such attacks because they not only hurt the maritime industry but also affect agriculture. He pointed out how he and others have been working for years to pass legislation that U.S. cash aid be used to purchase American goods and commodities with 50 percent of the exports to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. Instead, groups hke the Farm Bureau have blocked any movement on the bill because of the cargo preference provision. As a result, U.S. gov­ ernment foreign aid dollars con­ tinue to be used freely to purchase commodities around the world with American dollars. Torricelli, a meniber of the House Foreign Affairs Commit­ tee, corrected the error in Plagge's column that money used to sup­ port cargo preference takes away dollars that could be used to buy more food. "Sometimes, those that question cargo preference forget that the cargoes still cost money to ship, regardless of which flag is used," the congressman wrote. "Mr. I^agge totally ignores the fact that under the 1985 compro­ mise, the cost of the increased cargo preference requirement is paid by the Department of Trans­ portation. It does not come out of the Agriculture Department or any food aid program." Under the 1985 compromise, maritime and agricultural groups agreed to exempt certain govern­ ment programs designed to pro­ mote American agricultural prod­ ucts, while increasing the share of cargoes of taxpayer-donated food aid to be carried on U.S. bottoms to 75 percent. Since 1954, when cargo preference was first en­ acted, until 1985 the amount of government-generated materials shipped on U.S.-flag vessels was 50 percent. When the 1985 compromise raised that amount to 75 percent, the funds needed to cover the additional 25 percent of food aid cargoes going on U.S.-flag vessels were obtained from Department of Transportation monies. ; •; f- r < • id./•, 'M "i- •n �'"Viv--^' t-v; -, ITF Rules ftgainst NMU's Foreign Setup if ^fi-'-' f:'; The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has re­ affirmed its earlier ruling denying American union status to the Cay­ man Island-based International Maritime Union (IMU), a group linked to District 1 Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association/Na­ tional Maritime Union. Announcement of the ruling, which holds that the IMU is not an American organization for pur­ poses of the ITF's flag of conven­ ience organizing campaign, was made at the ITF's recent Fair Practices Committee meeting in London. In the ITF's original decision last November, the organization's General Secretary Harold Lewis held that "the IMU is no longer qualified to negotiate or conclude collective agreements for U.S.owned FOC (flag of convenience) ships within the terms of ITF pol­ icy and practices and has not been so since the NMU's merger with MEBA District I." New Face, Old Idea Early last month, Shannon Wall, former head of the NMU, who now serves as Executive Vice President of District 1 MEBA/ NMU, and is chief officer of the Cayman Island organization, ap­ pealed to U.S. maritime union presidents to join in setting up a successor organization, also to be "chartered and headquartered in the Cayman Islands." Wall would be president of the proposed or­ ganization with a "financial ad­ visor" named by Wall "to assist the president in opening a U.S. dollar account in a parent U.S. bank in the Cayman Islands." 1: 7<' • In urging that "we must unite and act now," the former NMU president said "the stakes are lai;ge and lucrative." SIU President Michael Sacco shot back a reply rejecting the invitation, saying that "aside from the fact that you are seeking par­ ticipation of other maritime unions, there is no real difference between the 'new' organization and the non-U.S. 'union' you are now op­ erating and which has been the subject of so much controversy." Sacco said that Wall's lure of "stakes (that) are large and lucra­ w;- :• tive" was of no interest. "The SIU has a full-time job and obli­ gation to represent the well-being of its membership and we intend to keep the faith with them first and foremost," Sacco said. NMU Members Left Out Meanwhile, as word spread along the waterfronts where seamen gather that the Department of La­ bor has refused to call a new NMU The SIU has resumed pre-em­ ployment drug testing in case the Coast Guard rules that all ship­ board workers must have a recent screening after June 21. All members who are eligible to be employed after June 21 must possess a drug-free clearance^ ac­ cording to Angus "Red" Camp­ bell, SIU vice president for col­ lective bargaining. That includes anyone who registered before June 21 but who will ship out after that date. It is not known as of press time if the Coast Guard will resume pre-employment testing or present a new plan for random testing. A six-month extension for those who had passed pre-employment drug tests in 1989 .expires June 21. An earlier plan for random test­ ing was dismissed by a federal judge as being too "intrusive on the individual's privacy interests" based on lawsuits filed by the SIU and the Transportation Institute. It is believed the Coast Guard intends to submit new regulations outlining procedures for random drug testing of merchant mariners. If random drug screening goes into effect, the Coast Guard may relax pre-employment testing proce­ dures currently on the books. Ready No Matter What By reinstituting the pre-employ­ ment drug test last month, the union will be able to supply man­ power to SlU-contracted opera­ tors after June 21, no matter what the Coast Guard decides to do, explained Campbell. "This is a precaution the union and our em­ ployers are taking in case the Coast Every young person seeking a career in ship­ ping through the union's entry courses at the Lundeberg school must complete successfully a class in lifeboat evacuation procedures. ,: .. ,, . .. ^>_\v;;- .-_• I.h f -• E' I' •• - -.-^r'- %, ' • ••:<} •- I Discussing the Labor Depart­ ment ruling on the election as they sipped beers in a Texas waterfront bar, several NMU men blasted what they referred to as "second class citizenship in which we were shoved." One of the group, who sails as bosun, added, "The merger stacked the deck against us and an NMU man isn't even eligible under the MEBA/NMU constitution to run for head of the organization. Wall and his gang sold us into slavery," he said. Pre-Eniploym«it Drug Testing Resumes Lifeboat Training is a Must k'^W>-:i>': election despite evidence of irreg­ ularities in the balloting, unli­ censed members of District 1 MEBA/NMU expressed anger and frustration over what many said was a "sell-out of our interests by our officials who took care of themselves." Pictured in photo right are graduates of Trainee Lifeboat Class 453 are (left to right, kneeling) Clifton B. Boyce, Nee Tran, Sue Corliss, John Baker, Alberto Negron, Sean Moore, Vin Ennis, Leo Borror, (second row) Dewitt Long, Don Baker, (back row) Kelly L. Feldman, Michael M. Gott, Aaron Vaughan, Ray Toro, Darrin Kent, Gary Stever, John Kanfonik III, Gary Kypke, Stacy H. Thomas, Jeffrey Lee Riemersma, Rus­ sell R. Nelson, Craig Swindle, John James Phil­ lips III and Jamie Allen Overby. •fTJ''t J.- Guard eliminates extensions of previous pre-employment drug tests," Campbell said. On January 8, the USCG an­ nounced a six-month extension of preemployment drug tests taken in 1989. Up to that point, seafarers were obligated by government regulations to take a pre-employ­ ment drug test every six months. The Department of Transpor­ tation, in conjunction with the Coast Guard, issued extensive drug-testing regulations directed This is a precaution the union and our employers are taJdng. at merchant mariners on U-S.-flag vessels in November 1988. The government rules required U.S.flag operators to subject crewmembers to drug testing in the following circumstances: pre-em­ ployment, periodic, post-accident, probable cause and random. The SIU filed a lawsuit against the proposal in December of 1988, stating that the Coast Guard, by its own admission, had little evi­ dence linking drug use to maritime safety problems. While the lawsuit was making its way through the federal district court process, the union began pre-employment drug testing in May of 1989 because the govern­ ment regulations required all sea­ men aboard U.S.-flag vessels to have taken the test as of June 21, 1989. Federal District Judge Thomas Hogan ruled that pre-em­ ployment drug testing could go into effect, although he moved the implementation date to July 21, 1989. Random Testing Banned In December 1989, Hogan banned random drug testing a few days before the procedure was to go into effect. The federal district judge did allow periodic, postaccident and probable cause drug testing to go forward on December 21, 1989 as called for in the gov­ ernment's original regulations. In preventing the government from requiring merchant seamen to be subjected to random drug testing. Judge Hogan said the Coast Guard had failed to prove how all hands on a ship—particularly in­ dividuals working in the galleyhave a direct relationship to the safe navigation of the vessel. While ruling that random testing could not be implemented on De­ cember 21, 1989, the judge invited the Coast Guard to submit revised procedures. Last year, when the union began pre-employment drug testing, the program went smoothly. The pro­ cedures enacted by the Seafarers Welfare Plan exactly followed the rules outlined by the Department of Transportation. The process is designed to respect the-member's right to confidentiality and protect him or her from any errors occur­ ring in the procedure used to ob­ tain samples and determine the outcome of the test. �Jim DOT OKs Watemian Bid to Extend CDS •'^- .• • ' f 'i ''irym'' Secretary of Transportation Samuel Skinner has granted the request of Waterman Steamship Company to consolidate and amend its operating differential subsidy contracts. The decision was im­ portant in that it allows Waterman to continue existing operations and to plan for its future. The Water­ man subsidies would have begun ending next year. Skinner's action extends an op­ erating subsidy to Waterman, which merged recently with Inter­ national Shipholding Inc. and Central Gulf Lines, for another five years. Four vessels are in­ volved that operate in two trade routes: TR 17 for ships providing service between the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific regions of the United States to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore and TR 18 for opera­ tions between the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to ports located from the Red Sea through Burma. The Waterman request had somewhat of a rocky process; in­ itially the shipping company's pe­ tition was approved by the Mari­ time Administration's Subsidy Board (MSB), but just as the de­ cision was about to be finalized Secretary Skinner held up the de­ cision for a review by his office. Michael Sacco, president of the SIU, was among those supporting the Waterman request. He urged to government to "expeditiously" complete its "review of the Sub­ sidy Board's decision of May 3, 19% in this case, and to affirm the Board's action in every respect." Keeps Waterman in Industry In his order of approval issued this month. Secretary Skinner said that "on the basis of the com­ ments" submitted by a number of interested parties "and other fac­ tors ... we have decided to ap­ prove the Board's action and grant Waterman's petition, albeit with certain conditions." He said ap­ proval of the Waterman request "will serve the taxpayers better and facilitate maritime policy re­ form, while keeping Waterman an active participant in the industry as policy reform is being devel­ oped." The transportation secretary said he found "persuasive" Water­ man's argument that consolidating and amending its operating differ­ ential subsidy agreements (OD­ SA's), which in effect would ex­ tend their life for five years, would do "nothing more than keep" the company "in the same position as its subsidized competitors, most of whose ODSA's are scheduled to expire after 1996." The secretary also said the ap­ proval of the company's request should not increase the Maritime Administration's "subsidy expo­ sure" and Waterman only should operate its subsidized vessels on "its most economically viable routes. "Since Waterman currently uses four vessels on TR 18/17, as a condition of our approval of the MSB action. Waterman must agree now not to use any more than four vessels on these routes" the sec­ retary said. Because one of Waterman's previous subsidy routes, TR 21 to Europe, had not been served by the company for seven years. Skinner insisted that this ODS agreement not be included in the new arrangement. "As a condition of our approval j Waterman must agree to give up its subsidy rights on this route entirely," he said. In urging that Waterman be al­ lowed to consolidate and amend its ODS agreements, Sacco noted that "the SIU has enjoyed a col- lective bargaining relationship with Waterman for over 50 years." Pointing to the "catastrophic loss of U.S.-flag merchant ships" over the past two decades, Sacco said, "the SIU has done everything it possibly could over the years to assist Waterman in its efforts to be economically viable and com­ petitive." Turning down Water­ man's request "would negate all the good work that has been ac­ complished," he added. Favorable action on the com­ pany's petition will not prevent overall reform of the CDS pro­ gram, Sacco added. "Waterman remains committed in its efforts, along with the other liner com­ panies, to work for the enactment of such a program," he concluded. ODS is a government program that provides subsidies to U.S. operators for the difference in cost between foreign-flag and Ameri­ can-flag ships with respect to wages, insurance, maintenance and repairs. In turn,, companies re­ ceiving ODS must comply with restrictions on trade routes and meet stringent operating obliga­ tions established by the Maritime Administration in regard to serv­ ices and schedules. .-..t U.S./USSR Bilateral Maritime Agreement Leaves American-Flag Shipping Companies High and Dry .•. >y^-',. - . - "r--•• SIU President Michael Sacco called the bilateral maritime agree­ ment reached by negotiators from the United States and the Soviet Union "a masterpiece of glittering generalities" and noted that once again the American merchant ma­ rine had received no specific help from its own government. The pact did not contain a cargo shar­ ing provision, a key item for American operators because it would have allocated one-third of the cargoes between the two na­ tions to U.S.-flag vessels and onethird to the Soviet fleet. The administration had pushed a cargo reservation provision up until the last round of negotiations, but eventually caved in on the issue and produced an agreement that offers little to American ship­ ping companies. On the other hand, the Soviets obtained exactly what they wanted from the beginning of negotia­ tions: permission for Soviet ves­ sels to engage in the trade between the United States and third coun­ tries (known as the cross trades), reduced entry requirements so that notice of arrival can be given two working days ahead of time in­ stead of 14 as in the past and access to more American ports. Sacco commented, "If we were Russians, we'd be very happy with the agreement. As Americans we can only be saddened at the missed opportunity to promote our vital national asset — the merchant manne. The ports open to American-flag vessels as a result of the bilateral maritime agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union are noted above. Many of these ports are inaccessible during most of the year because of severe weather conditions. ters, U.S.-flag ships can boast no such gains in the access they have been granted to 42 Soviet ports. Several of the Soviet ports are located around the Arctic Circle, in a region where weather condi­ tions prohibit access seven to nine months out of the year. Soviet negotiators also included ports in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, three territories recognized by the United States as independent na­ tions. Soviet vessels can now call on Wilmington, Del.; Port Ever­ Sacco noted that other indus­ tries walked away from the su­ perpower summit with agreements that provided them with direct benefits. He cited the grain inter­ ests that are now assured the So­ viets will buy American wheat and U.S. airlines that have been granted new routes and guaranteed pas­ sengers and cargoes. While the 42 American cities now open to the state-supported Soviet merchant marine are open 12 months out of the year and are close to significant population cen­ V,;.\ ; ^, glades; Savannah; Portland, Maine; Baltimore; Boston; Fall River, Mass.; Albany, N.Y.; New York; Ponce, P.R.; Philadelphia; Georgetown, S.C.; Richrnond, Va.; Mobile; Boca Grande, Ra.;Tampa; Baton Rouge; Bumside, La.; Lake Charles, La.; New Orleans. Also among the American ports are: Gulfport, Miss.; Beaumont, Texas; Brownsville, Texas; Gal­ veston; Houston; Orange, Texas; Port Arthur, Texas; Port Comfort, Texas; Chicago; Bay City, Mich.; Duluth; Cleveland; Huron, Ohio; Toledo; Kenosha, Wis.; Milwau­ kee; San Francisco/Oakland; Los Angeles; Portland, Ore.; Dutch Harbor, Alaska; Longview, Wash, and Erie, Pa. The Soviet ports open to U.S.flag ships are listed on the map in this article. Without a cargo sharing provi­ sion, an arrangement that was part of the Nixon administration's bi­ lateral agreement of the '70s, the current pact calls for annual con­ sultations to discuss the cargo car­ riage expectations of each nation's fleet. The U.S. maritime industry does not want to see a repeat of the '70's when the Soviets garnered a significant share of the American cross trades by undercutting, pre­ vailing rates. The Soviet Union's fleet continues today to enjoy the advantages it had in the '70s— heavy government support and lit­ tle or no intra-flag competition. 'I'.' • '-'iE �m ^ • ;!?::• . :• •.. ... SOFARtHSm 8 •|v • • ' •: "•"'. Inquiring Seafarer Question: Is there a member of the union or seaman with whom you have worked who taught you a lot? •••h. • I-' - A .V -•»'. • ?• V '^- vT •• .'•} • ••• i- ..-;«Mj - • -^r -.,• (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Jacksonville, FL.) George Bruer, Abie SeamanBilly Knuckles from West Vir­ ginia. He re­ cently retired. On my first trip, he was the day man. I sailed with him for 12 years on LNG ships. He taught me seamanship, how to handle myself and all that good stuff. Jimmy Graydon, OMU—Benja­ min J. Davis Sr., my step­ father. He's a retired SIU member and has passed away. He influenced me since I was a child to go to sea. He sailed QMED. We fode together sev­ eral times. Larry Griffin, Steward Assist­ ant—^There have been several guys. John Piatt told me what a good union the SIU is. Before I joined, he told me the need to go to school and upgrade. I have been able to sail with him since I joined in 1986. Anthony McQuay also has helped me to be a good union member. Richard Raulerson, DEU— There have been a lot of older members with the guidance and who know what they are talking about: Horace Sykes, Manny from Houston and Capt. Johnston. All have helped a lot. If I find someone reliable, I'll give a listen. It's something I'd urge the younger members to do because you might leant some­ thing. Michael Manion, Able Seaman— Sailing is some­ thing I have wanted to do since I was a kid. My father told Navy sto­ ries and they interested me. My uncle was in the merchant ma­ rine. I remember Mike Sacco was my union ed teacher at Piney Point in 1973. He said the union would become our second family and we could count on other union members. I know it sounds hokey, but it has become true and I always remembered him saying that. Rafael Car­ denas, Cook/ Baker—My un­ cle, Rafael Vega. I look up to him as my idol. I try to be like him and fol­ low in his footsteps. He was there when I needed him and was the father I never had. He sails with the SIU as an AB. I asked him if there was a way I could become a seaman. He told me to go with him tb San Juan and fill out an application for Piney Point. We still have not sailed together. Garth Beattie, FOWT—George Ripoll at the Jacksonville hall brought me back into the union and has kept me on the straight and narrow making sure that I meet all my union obliga­ tions. My dad, Grenville, wanted me to become a seaman. He has said that if he had to do it again, that's the way he'd do it. He is a strong union man, having been president of Local 234 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters. I got started when Leo Bonser gave my dad a LOG and I filled out the application. Patrick Cassidy, Chief Cook—My step-dad, Robert Mason. He was an active sea­ man for 30 years and I thought I would like it. Also I wanted to see the world. BiU Dickey, AB—^I guess I would have to say Gene Taylor | and Joe Perez. They helped me a lot in my early career to stay with the union and to keep ship­ ping. The twin-hulled USNS Victorious soon will be crewed by SIU Govemment Services Division members when it joins the MSCPAC fleet. MSGPAC's USNS ViGtorious To Be Crewed by SW Gov't Dh. The Govemment Services Di­ vision of the SIU soon will be crewing the first T-AGOS vessel utilizing the small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) design, the USNS Victorious. The ship was cljristened last month at the McDermott Shipyard in Amelia, La. Once it finishes its shakedown mns, the Victorious will become part of the Military Sealift Command's Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), according to an MSG spokesman. The USNS Victorious, like other T-AGOS ships, will serve as a platform for a passive undersea surveillance system. It will tow an array of underwater listening de­ vices and carry the electronic equipment required to transmit data to shore stations via satellite for evaluation. The SWATH twin hull has been designed to provide sta­ bility especially in rough seas. The exact date when SIU per­ sonnel will crew the military ves­ sel was not available at press time. USSR to Issue Medal Henering Seamen Vets el Munnansk Run The Soviet govemment is issu­ ing commemorative medals to U.S. merchant mariners who sailed in the convoy mns to Murmansk dur­ ing World War U. The medals, which originally were available to U.S. military personnel only, have been de­ signed to thank those who put their lives on the line to help the Soviet Union during the conflict and to offer a token of friendship from the USSR to the U.S. Inform Soviet Embassy Those mariners who believe they qualify for the medal must send a cover letter describing their par­ ticipation, the ship or ships on which they served and the convoy number (if known) to the Soviet Embassy in Washington. The interested seaman also must submit copies, not originals, of discharges from the ship involved in a Murmansk voyage or other proof of participation. Finally, mariners should include a copy of their certificate of release or dis­ charge from active duty, the DD Form 214, which became available to them when they gained veterans status in 1988. Mariners should send all this with their full name and current mailing address to Nickolay Parshenko. First Secretary and Con­ sul, USSR Embassy Consular Di­ vision, 1825 Phelps Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008. The Soviet govemment also will accept applications that include all of the above-mentioned items sub­ mitted by the next of kin for a deceased seaman. Any questions concerning the issuance of the medal should be sent to the above address. Lighthouse Stamps Issued to Celebrate U.S. Coast Guard Bicentennial The United States Postal Service has issued a set of five stamps honoring the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard and the agency's role as keeper of the nation's lighthouse facilities. The commemorative stamps are of special interest to seamen who have long regarded the lighthouse as a sym­ bol of maritime safety. The stamps feature five different lighthouses from around the country: Admiralty Head, Wash.; Cape Hatteras, N.C.; West Quoddy Head, Maine; American Shoals Light, Fla. and Sandy Hook, N.J. The stamps are valued at 25 cents each and are sold in $5 books at local post offices. For those who collect stamps, the Postal Service is offering a special page to go along with the stamps. The page features the history of the five Hothouses. irnma': �•HI I:-— .; JUNe 1990 G&H Crews Move LUst of the Dreadnoughts The last floating battleship to serve in both World War I and World War II, the USS Texas, has been moved to from Galves­ ton's Pier 16 to Todd Shipyards in Houston thanks to G&H Tow­ ing tugboats ere wed by the SIU. Refurbishing the dreadnought, a term used to describe a battleship with heavy-caliber guns mounted in revolving turrets built before or during World War I, has been the goal of thousands of Texas citi­ zens. The first statewide campaign to keep the battleship from becoming a practice target or ending up on the scrapheap took place in 1948. That successful effort allowed the USS Texas to become a nautical museum docked at San Jacinto Battle^ound State Historical Park. During the past few years, the battleship — known throughout the region as the "Flagship of the Texas Navy" because she was commissioned as such in 1948 by the state's government — was in drastic need of repairs. The citi­ zens of Texas went to work again, this time raising more than $5 million to preserve the vessel. According to Linda Young, a volunteer coordinator for the proj­ ect to refurbish the warship. Lone Star state residents have raised money through such wide-ranging means as used can and newspaper drives to social outings. Five G&H Vessels Lend a Hand As part of the refiu-bishing drive, G&H supplied the tugs W. Doug­ las Masterson, Mark K., Captain W.D. Haden, W.D. Haden II and C.R. Haden to tow the vessel to her temporary dock at Todd Ship­ yard. -'gV ... Mb '.m V A SlU-crewed G&H tugboats assist the famous World War I and II battleship, the USS Texas, around the turn at Right Light Bend in the Houston Ship Channel as the vessel makes her way to the shipyard for refurbishing. On the battleship's port bow is the tug W. Douglas Masterson. The Mark K. and W.D. Haden assist on the port quarter, while the C.R. Haden and W.D. Haden II (not in view) work the starboard side. SIU members who participated in towing the dreadnought from Galveston to Houston were (on the W. Douglas Masterson) Cap­ tain Nelson Breaux Jr., Engineer Ken Baldwin, Deckhand Fred Luna and DEU Gene Coffman; (on the Mark K.) Captain David Green, Engineer Travis Turner, Deck­ hand Pat O'Neal and DEU Paul Demetro Sr. Crewing the Captain W.D. Haden were Captain Paul Dunaway. Engineer Steve Mattison, Deckhand Mike Batten and DEU Joe Fall. On the W.D. Haden II were Captain Larry Evans, Engi­ neer Dwain Dorsett, Deckhand Herman Butts and DEU Randy Yeager. The C.R. Haden was manned by Captain Morgan Harris Jr., Engineer Michael Wright, Deckhand Michael Prejean and DEU Rohert Hardin. Young estimates the repaired vessel should be moored by the end of the summer at her perma­ nent dock in the San Jacinto Bat­ tleground State Historical Park, the site of the final battle for Texas independence fought in 1845. A Powerful Vessel The USS Texas was commis­ sioned in 1914 and rated as the most powerful vessel of its kind in the world. In World War I, the battleship was part of the British Grand Fleet that chased the Ger­ man High Seas Fleet. In 1919, the dreadnought became the first war­ ship from which an airplane took off. Battleships built with heavycaliber guns mounted in revolving turrets were dubbed "dread­ noughts" after the first ship con­ structed with the specialized arms, the British vessel HMS Dread­ nought that was launched in 1906. During the '30s, the USS Texas, having been converted from a coal to oil-burner, sailed to various ports around the world to show the U.S. flag. She saw action in World War II off North Africa, France, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. During the June 1944 European invasion, the battleship suffered her only combat hit and fatality when a shell exploded in the pilot house. A second shell crashed through the deck but never ex­ ploded. It was disarmed and to this day remains on the ship as a sign of good luck. Golden Monarch Out of Shipyard; Jacksonville SIU Crew on Hand When the Golden Monarch left the North Florida Shipyard, she carried a full unlicensed crew from the SIU hall in Jackson­ ville. The tanker had been laid up for almost four months. Patrolman James B. Koesy said the crew had plenty of work to do to get the house in shape for sailing. "It was '• plenty hot in there because the air conditioning was just being turned on," Koesy recalled. The ship was in good shape overall, he reported. Koesy sup­ plied the crew with forms from the Seafarers Welfare Plan and Vacation Plan. Crewmembers also reviewed the contract with Koesy before getting underway. The tanker, which is operated by Apex Marine, sailed the coast­ wise route between St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and New York. No problems were noted when the vessel left the harbor of the St. Johns River, the first trip for the ship in four months. I'" h• Mi ' I tr 8 •1 .• • ' ifr Chief Cook John Platts shows the Golden Monarch's galley is ready to prepare fheals for the crew. •ff •'. rfi- 'b'l fk •••V. •• Signing on the Golden Monarch in Jacksonviile, Fla. are (seated from the left) AS Mark Griffin, OS Arthur Lang. AB Tommie Vines, OS Curtis Lang, (standing from the ieft) AB Reggie Green and AB Charles Mann. The crew of the Golden Monarch prepares for a ship's meeting. From the left are AB Tommie Vines, AB Mark Griffin, AB Charles Mann, AB Reggie Green, QMED Pedro Santiago, QMED Pumpman Robin Cotton, Bosun Leggette Jones, AB Mark Holman, AB Tommie Benton, OS Curtis Lang, CC John Platts and OS Arthur Lang. «,1 • �SEAFARCRS LOG n SlU Crewmembers Start Woildng On Four More Military Tankers •I•i:.'. li-.- r' " U- , • ;• '.r •#. '. •• iS-i. . , • ' -. V.'. , -U r• •=' Mi •i m.: • -fii •V '• Seafarers signed on to work aboard four more of the nine Mil­ itary Sealift Command (MSG) tankers that are being operated by International Marine Carriers (IMC), an SlU-contracted com­ pany. The latest four to acquire an SIU crew were the Sealift Antarc­ tic, the Sealift Arabian Sea, the Sealift Arctic and the Sealift Pa­ cific. (Earlier crews had started working aboard the Sealift Car­ ibbean and the Sealift Indian Ocean.) Assistant Vice President Augie Tellez travelled to Bahrain to be with SIU members as they boarded the Pacific. "This was a good bunch of guys," Tellez said of Bosun Fred Gongora and his crew. "There was no problem when we went up the gangway. Everybody went to work immediately." Tellez said the situation was almost identical when he met Bo­ sun Tim Koebel and the rest of the crew of the Arabian Sea in Rota, Spain. "The crew was interested in showing what w'e could do aboard the tanker," Tellez re­ ported. Seattle Port Agent Bob Hall mentioned everything went smoothly in the port of Tacoma, Wash, when members came on­ board the Arctic and Antarctic. He noted ship chairmen Jack Kingsley of the Arctic and Ernie Duhon of the Antarctic were look­ ing forward to working with their crews to make the tankers SlUshipshape. IMC won the government con­ tract to operate the nine tankers earlier this year. The vessels had been managed by Marine Trans­ port Lines, a company with a collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union—the unlicensed mariner's union that merged with a licensed engineers group to form District 1 MEBA/NMU. MSG awarded the five-year op­ erating contract after reviewing the proposals of several ship man­ agement companies. The tankers transport Department of Defense refined petroleum products world­ wide. They also provide support for Navy fleets and conduct refueling-at-sea operations for the military. Chief Cook Luis Fuentes prepares dinner for the crewmembers of the Arabian Sea. Before boarding the Pacific, the crew spent one night in a hotel in Bahrain. Posirig beneath a portrait of that nation's leader are from the left (front row) OS Aivin Jackson, CC James Robinson, OS Randy L. McAtee, (second row) Steward Baker Joe Deiise, SA Joe Simonetti, AB Bob McKechnie, OS Michael Chavez, D MAC Juan Patino, Bosun Fred Gongora, (back row) AB Kevin Merckx, AB R. Owens, AB Aivin Thomas and QMED Pumpman Dyke Gardner. AB Claude Leycock (left) gives Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, a tour of the deck of the Arabian Sea. The crew of the Pacific climb the gangway for the first time to board the ship in Bahrain. OS A; Sarvis, a recent Lundeberg School graduate, assists OS Jose Ross with the lines for the Arabian Sea. Steward Baker Ed Winne gets right to work in the galley of the Arabian Sea. Antarctic crewmembers listen to a discussion on the ship's contract after boarding the ship in Tacoma, Wash. From the left are ABs Dan Seagle, Mike Meek, Freddie Griffin and Kane Kai Leeteg. • ?S : • i'i- 5-r'^ Seattle Port Agent Bob Hall signs on crewmembers for the Sealift Antarctic. From the left are Bosun Ernie Duhon, D MAC Ron Swanson, Hall and OS Dan Delaney. Getting ready for a union meeting aboard the Arabian Sea are (from the left) OS Jose Ross, QMED Pumpman J. Smith, AB Claude Leycock and AB K. W. Davis. �• ••1.- J ••,.».•»; v.»« -'. Jlfllff 1990 II Neither Rains Nor High Waters Daunt Tugs •'33 •« With summer about to start, work is progressing full speed ahead on the Mississippi River. The recent rains and high waters have not slowed the efforts of the Orgulf tugs and barges that ply the waterway. In fact the high waters already are helping to make this one of the better springs after several years of drought. The towboats have been able to push larger loads more easily without having to worry about narrow channels. Two of the vessels pushing barges loaded with dry cargo up and down the Mississippi are the MV James Ludwig and the MV Peter Fanchi. Both are crewed by SIU personnel. The Orgulf Transportation vessels recently stopped in Moore's Landing, Mo. to take on stores and fuel. SIU Patrol­ man Joe Sigler travelled from the St. Louis hall to talk with the members about contract ques­ tions, welfare concerns and courses available at the Seafar­ ers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Sigler provided these photo­ graphs for the Seafarers LOG. Both tugs are capable of work­ ing the upper and lower sections of the Mississippi River system, depending on the number of m ill 11 ' t''. 3'' ,1/ • '%W 13- L'E Deckhand Dennis Juliet takes a break after the MV James Ludwig arrived in Moore's Landing. barges they are pushing. Besides dry cargo, the pair occasionally carries ammonia and chemicals on the river. Orgulf, which is headquartered "T Cook Catherine Kelly loads stores into the galley of the MV James Ludwig. in Cincinnati, moves the most barges in the Mississippi River system. Their vessels can be seen riot just on the Mississippi, but also on the Tennessee, Ohio, ••• i;l V 3' '1 n Illinois and Missouri riversas well. The SIU provides the lead deckhands, deckhands and cooks for the Orgulf tugs, which oper­ ate year-round on the rivers. • I New Lock is Good News For SIU inland Companios Even the cook deserves to eat as Stella Payne enjoys a grapefruit on the MV Peter Fanchi. Deckhand Bobby Mann tightens the tow before the MV Peter Fanchi leaves the Moore's Landing docks. Mickey Burkhart, the lead deckhand on the MV James Ludwig, checks the safety equipment before the tug sails on the Mississippi. Lead Deckhand Mason Brooks prepares to work on a barge being pushed by the MV Peter Fanchi. i Deckhands Walter Wise (left) and Rufus Davis secure the lines for bunkering on MV James Ludwig at Moore's Landing, Mo. Seafarers were on hand last month at a ceremony held in con­ junction with the demolition of the old Locks and Dam 26 near Alton, 111. . Because traffic up and down the Mississippi River will now move more freely. Seafarers who work on the waterway expressed their support for the demolition. A new locks and dam facility has been completed two miles down river. The locks have been widened to handle increased traffic on the river. Work on the new facility, known as the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, began in 1979. About that time, the original Locks and Dam 26 was reaching its peak with 73 million tons passing through it an­ nually. Because of its construction and age, the locks and dam, named for Henry T. Rainey, a former speaker of the U.S. House of Rep­ resentatives, could not facilitate any more barges going through. It became a bottleneck costing ship­ pers time and money. The old facility was described as the "crossroad of the inland waterway system in the central United States" by the Army Corps of Engineers, a name that will be transferred to the Price facility. It is located just south of where the Illinois River meets the Missis­ sippi and just north of the merger between the Missouri and Missis­ sippi rivers. "The locks for the Price facility have a maximum lift of 24 feet. The size of the main chamber is 110 feet by 1200 feet while the auxiliary chamber measures 110 feet by 600 feet. The main lock began working in October 1989 and became fully operational in February 1990 when the Rainey dam was shut down. The Corps of Engineers listed farm products, at 65.2 percent, as the number one cargo going through Locks and Dam 26 in 1988, the i last year records are available. Petroleum and chemicals made up 18.6 percent while coal comprised 8.6 percent. Completion for the whole Price facility, including wildlife, envi­ ronmental and park areas, is scheduled for 1992. Attending the ceremony on be­ half of the Seafarers were Port Agent Tony Sacco, Patrolman Joe Sigler and Field Representative Steve Jackson, all of whom work out of the union's St. Louis hall. "The widening of the river will help our contracted companies in the inland division," said Port Agent Sacco. "We've been look­ ing forward to the completion of this project for some time," he added. The new facility is named after Melvin Price, former U.S. Con­ gressman and, long-time chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The Illinois elected official served in the House of Representatives until his death in the early '80s. Illinois Govemor Jim Thompson ad­ dresses the crowd in Alton, III. at the demolition of Locks and Dam 26. .iv. if • • '4 -H- . ' f:. ,"5' •• .. •.L. It -'M.- • -1 �a.»«. jr.'••••;.- frsrV. t*.•« -JtU SOFAIttltS LOG Union's School Trains Sabino Towing Abie Seamon S- • f,' Sabine Towing of Port Arthur, Texas boasts five new able bodied seamen thanks to a special course created for the inland company by the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education at the school, said the company had a need to up­ grade some of its deckhands. "Sa­ bine had the opportunity to take on offshore work with its ves­ sels," Eglinton noted. "Coast Guard rules dictate a certain num­ ber must be ABs when a vessel is offshore. Through the school, we once again were able to meet the needs of one of our contracted companies." Dean Corgey, SIU assistant vice president for the Gulf Coast, said the company approached him about such a course during contract ne^ gotiations. "It was a good faith effort on both parts," Corgey said. •t It . i' '. i': • • "They put up a foot and we found a shoe to fit it." Sabine has six tugboats oper­ ating in the Gulf of Mexico region. The vessels assist in the moving of barges in Lake Charles, La., spotting oil rigs in the Gulf and towing dead ships. Eglinton said the first group of students was very impressed with the school. "They were a nice group of people to work with/' he said. "They were attentive and studious and plan to take word of the facility back to the tugs." Graduates of the first AB class for Sabine are deckhands Dennis W. Abshire, Chris Bntts, James Hebeit, Kenneth Moore and Bryan Welch. Both Eglinton and Corgey said the Sabine classes would continue through the year to give all deck­ hands the opportunity to upgrade. m-- inland members who work with Sabine Towing complete another step In their deck department careers with help from the Lundeberg Sctiool. From the left are Dennis W. Abshire, Bryan Welch, Kenneth Moore, James Heliert and Chris Butts. Seafarers Assisted by Lundeberg Scboors English Program Good communication skills and a thorough understanding of the English language are essential to Seafarers aboard increasingly technologically-complicated ves­ sels. Over the past month, SIU members RigobertoSegarra, Reinaldo Diaz, Rigoberto Rosado, Gilberto Jose Cbamorro, Roberto Val­ entin and William Viust have taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's English-as-a-second-language instruction to increase their knowledge of the shipping indus­ try and upgrade their skills. Brothers Chamorro, Valentin and Viust sail on Crowley Mari­ time vessels and currently are en­ rolled in the Lundeberg School's AB class. For the past three weeks, these SIU men have worked with Lundeberg School instructors to increase their vocabulary—both generally and maritime jargon in particular. The three also worked with in­ structors to develop good study habits and expand reading com­ prehension skills. Puerto Rico-based members Se­ Dr- •' -•• 'Vi ' "'•- garra, Diaz and Rosado enrolled in the school's tankerman, firefighting and first aid courses. To prepare for the classes, the three union brothers completed a sixweek English-as-a-second-language (ESL) course. The Lunde­ berg School offers this class pe­ riodically throughout the year. ESL Instructor Rob Wheeler said Segarra, Diaz and Rosado had gone through a "very demanding schedule" and had "worked very hard." But their studies paid off— all three passed the U.S. Coast Guard test for their tankerman certificates with very high scores. Brother Rosado had a 100 percent result on the test—a perfect score. The SIU men thanked the in­ structors of the school's academic staff for the individual tutoring they received. Wheeler, who encourages Sea­ farers whose first language is not English to take advantage of the school's ESL course, said recent maritime disasters serve as vivid reminders of the importance of communication among crewmem- bers. "One only has to look at the Scandinavian Star incident where over 150 people died because the crew could not understand each other," Wheeler noted. The Scan­ dinavian Star, a Bahamian-flag vessel that was carrying cars and passengers between Norway and Denmark, caught fire in April. Grewmembers, who were primar­ ily from either Portugal or the Philippines, could not communi­ cate with passengers or, in some cases, amongst themselves. \msf Graduates of the Lundeberg School's ESL course are (beginning second from left) Rigoberto Rosado, Rigoberto Segarra and Reinaldo Diaz. The three SIU men also took the school's tankerman course taught by instructor Jim Shaffer (left). Ken Conklin, vice president of the school, congratulated the three for the very high scores they received on the U.S. Coast Guard's tankerman certification exam. Third Mate Graduates • Seated left to right are Gilberto Jose Chamorro, Roberto Valentin and William Viust, SIU members who ship with Crowley Maritime. The three worked with members of the Lundeberg School's academic staff to strengthen their reading skills, expand their vocabularies and develop good study patterns. Pictured behind the Seafarers are instructors (left to right) Ginny Christensen, Ftobert Wheeler and Don Mundell. Terrestrial navigation, mies of the road, federal regulations and first aid/GPR are some of the subjects covered in the third mate class. Those graduating recently include (left to right, front row) Thomas Harding, Donald Wilkes, Jamie Clarkson, Jim Davidson, (serond row) Kaare O'Hara, Michael Manion, John McAninley, Michael Gates, Mike Leidelmeijer, instmctor Ron Raykowski, (back row) Michael O'Dell of the Coast Guard, Bill Eglinton of the Lundet)erg School and Dwayne L. Riles. .'yh •. "-J' �" i/-. -I*'-*;!'• ,' I • JUHl 1990 I '' A' I'. " • '->• '• €111: Porter Gordon Cherup helps to keep the galley spotless. The father-son combination of Victor (left) and Dwight Weber gets the deck into shape after the winter layup. ' V-.:: Wiper AN Haddad gets ready to bring another load of work material into the engineroom. I#:: Paul Thayer SIU Trio At Home on Great Lakes Second Cook William Gillette has his hands full making cookies for the crew; When the Paul Thayer left the Cuyahoga River for the 1990 Great Lakes shipping season, the vessel carried some familiar crewmembers aboard. John Hickey began his third season as bosun on the bulk car­ rier and his fourth year as part of the crew. QMED Frank Kole also was starting his fourth year on the Pringle Transit ship, while Second Cook William Gillette was sailing for his fifth season on the vessel. The trio has sailed exclusively on the Great Lakes. They all said they have no thoughts of going elsewhere. AB Wheelsman Victor Weber on the other hand has sailed both deep sea and on the Lakes. "I prefer the Great Lakes," said the Temperance, Mich., resi­ dent. "I'm closer to home." Porter Gordon Cherup, who has sailed on the Lakes since 1971, looked into shipping in the deep sea division. "I thought about deep sea," he remem­ bered. The veteran SIU man de­ cided to continue his career on the Great Lakes. Another crewmember on the Thayer is Victor Weber's son, Dwight. The younger Weber is a permanent deckhand on the ship. Dwight Weber, who has sailed on the Lakes for four.years, said he liked being onboard with his father. "It makes it feel more like home," he said. Besides being members of the SIU, both Webers are veterans of the Coast Guard. •f - - i •A: •. ••• - f .Si';'I:'-•?' •-.•SI; Gateman Donald Maskell moves a barrel of lubricating oil into position for the engineroom crew. •-mi •. •; : i;, • •• -.r. M••-X m1.^ 'W Watchmen Kevin Fitch (left) and John Atkinson prepare to work in the Thayer's storage room. The Paul Thayer docks on the Cuyahoga River In Cleveland. OS Steve Halvaks hustles a load of supplies down the deck. t Bosun John Hickey inspects the trash incinerator on the deck of the Paul Thayer. This equipment helps the crew meet USCG regulations on the disposal of garbage. One of the many chores handled by QMED Frank Kole is painting the valves in the engineroom. ^ - �IfWh-.&T ;• ••• • '•- 14 F • • - • •••' i-' -•• I. ^ -:: Mr I,: SEAFARERS 106 • Cable Ship Key to Long Distance Phoning ,...-,_'-r'Lr'%^ The Cable Ship Charles L. Brown is the newest vessel in the Transoceanic Cable Ship fleet. The ship, which sails in the Pacific Ocean, lays telecommuni­ cations cables for AT&T, Transoceanic's parent company. Chief Steward Vic Romold prepares coffee for the ship's crew. r' • • -.• '• 'M':'\.. Steward Assistant Joe LaBella is ready to be paid off by Assistant Purser Heidi McCartney. The SIU supplies the unli­ censed crew for the Brown, which began sailing for AT&T in 1985. Built as a cable mainte­ nance vessel more than 30 years ago, the ship still features highly polished wooden decks and brass fixtures. SIU rriembers aboard the vessel when it was recently docked in Portland, Ore. took pride in keeping the vessel shiny while workmen were trudging through the ship. The Brown handles cable-lay­ ing and maintenance operations from the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii to Guam and the Philip­ pines. It contains test equipment to evaluate signals transmitted under water. The ship also has a full complement of power feed equipment. A universal power supply and power separation fil­ ter allow the Brown to send sig­ nals to an on-shore terminal power site or to terminate power fed from a shore terminal. The vessel is a self-contained work­ shop because of the long time it spends away from its home port of Honolulu. ••I;:'; ^. r. • r. t:..-'. r,-::,:; \' ... CharlesL.Brown IsCnrrentHome Of SIU Husband and Wife Team Alan Lautemiilch and Dorene Moiise are more than shipmates aboard the SlU-crewed cable ship Charles L. Brown. They share the same love for the sea, the same bank account and the same fos'c'le. They are husband and wife. "It's mostly luck to get back together," Moiise recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG about the couple's shipping out together. "It isn't easy but we should be together for eight months this time." Moiise and Lautermilch met while working on the American Hawaii Cruise Line vessel Inde- -••••iiiilf' Chief Cook Dorene Moiise and AS Alan Lautermilch pictured in the galley of the Ghailes L. Brown. pendence. Moiise worked in the galley while Lautermilch sailed in the deck department. They started dating after signing off and now are preparing to cele­ brate their second wedding anni­ versary. When Lautermilch was asked what it was like to sail with his wife, he responded, "It's fine for me." Moiise, who was nearby, stared at him and cried, "Fine?!" Lautermilch immedi­ ately announced he meant "great. I've got a great wife." Then the pair laughed as he turned over his paycheck to her. "I'm the saver in the family," she said matter-of-factly. Both said they would like to start a family. "It really gets to me but it is almost impossible to keep sailing," Moiise said. "We'll hold off until we figure out how we can manage it." Lautermilch added they just had purchased a house. "Down the road, we would like to raise a family there," he said. Lautermilch is an AB on the Brown while Moiise sails as chief cook. The Brown, which is owned by an AT&T subsidiary, the Transoceanic Cableship Company, lays telephone cables across the floor of the Pacific Ocean. OS Jeff Maskell takes time to clean a spill on the counter in the Brown's galley. Bosun William "Hoppy" Carroll reviews paperwork before being paid off on the Charles Brown. Left to right, SIU Patrolman Raleigh Minix answers a question related to the SIU Welfare Plan for able seamen Lyie Swindell, Bill Rackley and Gary Cardillo. Union Uiges Veterans Panel To Be Fair To WWII Mariners A bill to extend World War II veteran status to merchant mari­ ners who served between August 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946 faces tough opposition in the House Veterans Affairs Committee. The powerful chairman of the committee, G. V. "Sonny" Mont­ gomery ^-MS), has announced he is against the extension which would provide merchant mariners the same veteran status time pe­ riod as members of the armed forces. His opposition is sup­ ported by several veterans orga­ nizations and the Department of Defense. SIU President Michael Sacco urged "favorable-and expeditious consideration" of the bill by Montgomery's committee as soon as possible. Sacco noted in a letter to Montgomery that "45 years have elapsed since the end of World War II. Still, a number of mer­ chant seamen who participated in that struggle remain unrecognized and denied the benefits they de­ serve." The legislation, known as HR 44, is sponsored by Houston Con­ gressman Jack Fields (R-TX). Af­ ter sailing through the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee with a unanimous vote, it was assigned to the Compen­ sation, Pension and Insurance Subconunittee of the Veterans Af­ fairs Conunittee where there are no immediate plans to hold any hearings on the bill. Harry Burroughs, minority counsel for the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has been following the legislation through Congress. He said the Fields bill is designed to put into law admis­ sions that merchant mariners are Bill would extend veteran status for time served in 1945 and 1946. veterans "already made by the courts and the Air Force." (The Air Force is the branch of the military that reviews veteran sta­ tus matters.) When merchant mariners won veteran status. Congress limited the time period from December 7, 1941 when the U.S. entered World War II to August 15, 1945 when Japan surrendered. However, those who served in the armed forced from August 15,1945 to December 31, 1946 when President Harry Truman declared an end to hos­ tilities are considered World War II veterans. They are entitled to the same benefits in compensa­ tion, pension and insurance as those who fought during the battle period. �- .jf JUNE 1990 ri^he Seafarers Pension Plan anX nounces the retirement of 17 members of the union this month. A total of nine sailed in the deep sea division, while five came from the inland section and three sailed on the Great Lakes. Brief bio­ graphical sketches on all of these veteran SIU men follow. Half of this month's pensioners served in the military during World War II. Pensioners John B. Harris and Harold L. Loll started their deep sea shipping careers during the war. Brother Harris signed on in April 1944 and Brother Loll became a member in February 1945. Deep sea member Louis E. Vidal and inland member Ernest P. Trotter share the honor of being the oldest Seafarers to retire this month. Both are 66 years old. ^eep Sea GIOVANNI T. AQUINO, 64, joined the Seafarers in April 1971 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The New York City native served in the Marines from 1943 to 1946. Brother Aquino attended the Lundeberg School to receive his LNG endorsement in 1978 and to become a recertified steward in 1982. He also sailed on inland vessels operating from the port of Jacksonville. He lives in Casselberry, Fla. ALLEN GEORGE, 60, joined the SIU in September 1948 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Alabama, he shipped in the engine department. Brother George upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974 and became a QMED in 1983. He resides in Eight Mile, Ala. JOHNB. HARRIS, 65, joined the union in April 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in Wilmington, N.C. Brother Harris became a recertified steward in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He also upgraded at Piney Point in 1978. He calls Virginia Beach, Va. home. PAUL E. HAYES, 65, graduated March 1962 from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Baltimore. The West Virginia native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Hayes held many rating endorsements in the engine department, becoming a licensed engineer with District 2 MEBA. He has retired to St. Augustine, Fla. • To Our New Pensioners • • .Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. Thesemen and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. THOMAS S. KLINE, 63, joined the Seafarers in March 1952 in the port of New York. He was born in Charleston, S.C. and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1944. Brother Kline sailed in the deck department. He received his LNG endorsement at Piney Point in 1980. He lives in Jacksonville, Fla., from where he did most of his shipping. LEON LEVIN, 65, joined the SIU in August 1968 in the port of New York. The Philadelphia native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Although he started his seafaring career in the steward department. Brother Levin switched to the black gang. After accumulating enough seatime, he became a QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He resides in Atlantic City, NJ. HAROLD L. LOLL, 61, joined the union in February 1945 in the port of New York. The deck department veteran was bom in Pennsylvania. Brother Loll has retired to Cazadero, Calif. RAYMOND H. ULATOWSKI, 65, joined the Seafarers in April 1948. A native of Connecticut, he served in the Army ffom 1942 to 1946. Brother Ulatowski sailed in the engine department. He calls New Britain, Conn. home. LOUIS E. VIDAL, 66, joined the SIU in May 1967 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Bom in Pennsylvania, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1964. Brother Vidal upgraded at Piney Point to become a recertified steward in 1984. He lives in Cottonwood, Calif. Inland CHARLES D. EVANS, 63, joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He was bom in Louisiana and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Evans sailed in the deck department on vessels operated by Sabine Towing. He resides in Port Arthur. CECIL A. MIRE, 65, joined the Seafarers in October 1956 in the port of New Orleans. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Mire sailed in the engine department on Dixie Carriers vessels. He still calls his native Thibodaux, La. home. " k '• •asis;,'- 75 engine department rating in 1980. Boatman Trotter continues to reside in Philadelphia. PATRICK T. WILKINSON, 62, joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1968 in the port of St. Louis. A Kansas City, Mo. native, he served in the Navy from 1945 to 1951. The deck department veteran also spent several years sailing in the deep sea division. Boatman Wilkinson attended the 1979 educational conference at Piney Point. He has retired to Paducah, Ky. I®--" Great Lakes ROBERT T. BILLMAN, 62, joined the SIU in October 1960 in the port of Detroit. Born in Buono, Minn., he served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. The engine department veteran sailed on Erie Sand and Steamship vessels. Brother Billman cdls Two Harbors, Minn. home. THOMAS J. PURSER, 65, joined the SIU in March 1979 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was bom in Hazelhurst, Miss, and served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Purser sailed in the deck department on boats operated by both Sabine Towing and Dixie Carriers. He lives in Pass Christian, Miss. WILLIE CICHOCKE, 65, joined the union in October 1960 in the port of Detroit. A native of Wisconsin, he served in the Army from 1951 to 1952. Brother Cichocke sailed in the deck department before retiring to Chicago. ERNEST P. TROTTER, 66, joined the union in July 1968 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck and engine department veteran attended the Lundeberg School for the 1978 educational conference. Pensioner Trotter upgraded his PETER R. JONAS, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1966 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Jonas was a member of the black gang. He continues to live in his native St. Ignace, Mich. L '5-;. 1./M- ;M r ; •. •, ('".'J • 'I'••••' • X f . ttrx Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the mles and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a pre­ mium, welfare coverage directly from the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the membership services office at l-800-CLAIMS-4(1-800252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a com­ plete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—or COBRA—i>rogram.) . �*^;»3)KV»'>' iPii®l 76 SEAMfffiK 106 Ionian Evening watch, lookout on the wing, The night dark, the waves glistening; No ships, no boats, no beacons bright. Only the stars' heavenly light. Reveries eclipsed the lookout's mind. Such peaceful moments lost in time; The helmsman busy with what he ought. Third mate plotting a Grecian chart. -^:-r>^: • '.A ff by C.J. Sandy The lookout now fancies his fears Have fallen victim to deaf ears; Could be true the ship sails away Like some blind man going astray? (The Seafarer/author sails in the deck department.) The rocket flare's fiery flash Hit the water with a splash; Surely no one could deny, A signal had pierced the sky. The mate imagines threat'ning sharks. Menaces swimming in the dark; Or sailors' worst nightmare's tomb. To end life's course in drowning's doom. Were Ulysses' children on holiday. Cruising wildly in the wind and spray; When joy turned to tears amidst the din Of Sahara's mighty winter wind. The rocket's dazzling flight. As Zeus' thunderbolts bright Could the mortals yet be saved From Poseidon's watery grave? Or Arab fishermen far from home. Caught unawares in Sirocco's storm; Would they again see children and wives Or be swallowed up, to lose their lives? The unwritten law of the sea In true mariners' hearts it be; Like the good Samaritan's tale. Profound as the sacred white whale. Most surely this is not a dream. The lookout let out an awful scream, "A light amid ships!" cried the mate. Certainly there is no mistake. Can it be a merchantman's lifeboat Crew sunburned, thirsty, barely afloat; Who these souls were, was not know. Despite the sky being all aglow. History ascribes the hero's name To gallant rescues, immortal fame. Is there not reason to despair When those in command do not care? We must advise the captain below Of all we've seen, for he shall know What course to steer and bring us to. Destiny's call to the rescue. The rocket flare she flashed and flew. The Captain'must have much to do. What reason for failing to proceed And assist swiftly those in need? Then over to port the three did gaze, A sight t'would leave them all amazed; Suddenly out of the darkness came A flare shot off with marksman's aim. Flash flies the rocket flare. Oh Captain do you care? But turn your ship and look around. That those in distress might be found. -'} Tale The mate phoned the captain of all they'd seen. And he replied, "Must be a submarine." The mate insisted, "A sub's light is amber." But the Captain rebuked, "Who is the Master?' ' •' • •' y The lookout thought he heard one weep Far astern now, over the deep; All were filled with a mournful dread. While the ship—a fugitive fled. Forever gone the rocket flare's blaze Swallowed up by unfeeling waves. Can it be one callous heart did slay Perishing souls before light of day? The master had a schedule to keep; Besides, he could hardly lose his sleep; Would this man not hearken to the call; He never came up to look at all. (Permission to reprint the poem above muSt be obtained from the author.) .-'te" LOG-A-RHYTHM Happy Anniversary By Connie Garner Darling, Happy Sixth Anniversary And even though you're at sea. In my heart of hearts You are here with me. I pray we will have many more anniversaries. Together or apart. As long as our hearts are joined together. We are never far apart. So as you travel upon the seas So many miles away. Remember that I love you And Happy Anniversary. SlU Families Can Vacation at Soiiooi SIU families considering sum­ mer vacations may want to spend a week or two at the union's ed­ ucational facility in southern Maryland. For the vacationing family, the Lundeberg School's location in Piney Point offers many exciting activities within a short drive. Additionally, at the Lundeberg School, families can boat or fish, swim or play tennis, lift weights or just take walks along the banks of the St. George Creek. An arts and crafts center is a favorite spot for many sons and daughters of Seafarers. In the vicinity of southern Maryland and Washington, DC, are many historical sites and mu­ seums celebrating many of the nation's traditions and early way of life. UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg I School IS limited to two weeks per I family. •; •' ; | Member $40.40/day' Spouse $ 9.45/day Child $ 9,45/day Note: There is no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed application form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Cen­ ter, Piney Point, Md. 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name: Social Security Number: Book Number: Address: Connie and Bosun Jimmy Garner have been married for six years. Connie Gamer asked the LCX3 to help mark the occasion this month of the couple's sixth wedding anni­ versary. • TL.ly ' :. . • ) Telephone #: ( Number in Party/Age of Children, if applicable: Date of Arrival 1st choice: 2nd choice: — 3rd choice: Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: ' 6/90 �:•• vvj';'>• 17 mt 1990 Stahrers latematkmal Uma Dimtoiy Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes MAY 1-31, 1990 L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT : 0 35 I ENGINE DEPARTMENT ,0 13 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 :• 23 5 0 .•<V. A- ENTRY DEPARTMENT 6 0 0 63 72 Totals All Departments 0 71 27 0 54 4 0 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Cl^ss A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 'Jacksonville San Francis j^^pmingt Seattle Puerto Rico Houston AlgonaiC St. Lotiis Port IfNewYorkJ;! I Philadelphia l^^^adtimop ' Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San FranCistSti Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 "t • 0 " 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. 2 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 •~74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 ,0 0 "• •• • 0' 0 0 P 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ••tm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 • 10 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 17 0 0 29 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 182 13 Totals All Departments 63 16 23 54 13 13 18^ 86 86 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. .-.V- .f'-'' J V J,. . .. PHILADELPHIA i Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE yf:>A 5 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 '• (301) 327.4900 DULUTH v.. 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 mmm HONOLULU 9m 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 1^ . 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 i "• . • (201) 435-9424 /,. MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkvvy. MobUe, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 'i-Ma NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. , Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 ' r' ' NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 •V^- A-':- 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 I , PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 ,v;,. SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 _ Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez J uncos St. alt; Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 ,, (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 •. •: • .1 • t- • ': k • • \ . -v : p 'M'M: -•fP-'-ii: 0m - ' "i--•.••• ,Si• Jit Irl: . •J::; y-;: y- ; •' -a J'lli' af' • M-'• t.. 7 • .i i-'t. i/lt-v '"7' "if it- J . J| !:• iV Personals SAM BEAMAN Please contact Kathy Fisher at (713) 326-1571. CHARLES O. FAIRCLOTH Please call Melinda Christie Thorn­ ton collect at (601) 856-2303. ••; •/' j �• • ' - 's, •••-•V Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 1-31, 1990 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C V''-' |:rr ; •! . "ir. t-:-. ,: r. ,. ' 1:1 mp «•' .-rt H i'i. i' l:-:: Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C VV- . 10 •' I * P •"'.t ^4 243 ' 2 15 I 82 ' 3 il""' ENGINE DEPARTMENT > • -• 4!;- 1. .I" I' <}••• i. : " . ,<• . i' f t J ...IcjW/ Port Pf • 25 '• I 2 4 7 11 « j2 . 1 -" STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 21 0 •' :2 6 >•,•.'•••<5-,J'.-;','' 3 ' . • • •' L <' I •• •S'rX\.V' Monday, July 2 4 New York ' •" " " • " Tuesday, July 3 Philadelphia Thursday, July 5 • *: Baltimore Thursday, July 5 Norfolk ThursdayJuly 5, , .;y|| Jacksonville Thursday, July 5 Algonac Friday, July 6 " Houston Monday, July 9 New Orleans Tuesday, July 10 ; Mobile Wednesday, July 11 San Francisco Thursday, July 12 i Wilmington Monday, July 16 Seattle viiP' Friday, July 20 ' San Juan ' Thursday, July 5 St. Louis Friday, July 13 'MM SIC Honolulu Friday, July 13 . Duluth I ''M Wednesday, July 11 .-f. Jersey City Wednesday, July 18 New Bedford Tuesday, July 17 . m ' 1 i' * i Totals fs meeting ilhSOnan* ' mm mgm - -iM 0 1 4 J " o 6* " 1 '• 2 129 46 1 0 S "00 .' s l* „ ' 2 ' ^ V,' 9 99 269 152 0_ 3 " 34 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ' San I^isincisco ^ Wilmi^pn Seattlef| Puerto^ico Honol^u piou fst. ^ , 13 New Yor ;:.'-l»hiladi^h!|^ Bal^ore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ClI 1?^: tp . » ^ . X r-,4'W < - :4ipney PpipL Port !1-i. ' 1 > :• Port New York ! Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ^ ^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu f Houston |';^t. Louis Piney Point Totals Hfotefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port iewy Philadelphia Baltimore . Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville San Francisco ?.iS' TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' Piney iPoint Totals Totals AM Departments 679 408 397 561 339 327 280 1,111 594 448 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of May was up from the month of April. A total of 1,507 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,507 jobs shipped, 561 jobs or about 37 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A tot^ of 280 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,345 jobs have been shipped. .• •a»¥5i . �'f . ••''-t:* • • • r*^"L *•' .•H: , questing reliefs. Next port: Philadelphia. as possible. Onocce^fon, because of spa<^ limitations, some will t»omlt^^^ t. Those i' , upon receipt of the ships minutes. LAWRENCE H.GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), March 19 — Chairman Brian O'Hanlon, Secretary Martin Josephson, Educational Director H. Daniels, Deck Delegate James C. Henry, Engine Delegate Ernest Lacunza Jr., Steward Delegate F. Aral. Educa­ tional director noted all newcomers should take advantage of the Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported a beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Contracts department asked to review pay raise for crew. Crew requested new television an­ tenna for lounge set. Crew asked to be more considerate during night lunch and reminded to place plastics in plastic-only containers. Crew thanked Chief Cook Clarence Jones for his fine food. OMI CHARGER (OMI Corp.), March 25 — Chairman Benedict B. Born, Secretary Wally Lau, Engine Delegate Milton Israel. Chairman discussed chan­ ges in New Orleans and Mobile halls. Educational director reminded members to use facilities at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported $130 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Contracts department asked to review increase in pension plan. Crew asked to keep lounge clean and gar­ bage sacked. Next port: Texas City, Texas. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), April 22 — Chairman A. J. Austin, Secretary R. R. Maldonado, Educational Director David Able. Chairman reported no problems onboard. He reminded crew of payoff in New Jersey. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review raise in wages, pen­ sion and vacation pay and decrease in time needed for vacation pay and pen­ sions. Deck and engine departments thanked for keeping messroom and pantry clean. Steward department thanked for good food and service. GROTON (Apex Marine), April 16 — Chairman T. Tierney, Secretary James H. Gleaton, Educational Director A. R. Gardner. Chairman announced new VCR installed in crew's lounge. He sug­ gested all members donate to SPAD. No disputed OT or beefs reported. Crew asked contracts department to consider clean-up time before meals and increase maintenance and cure. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next jKjrt: Stapleton, N.Y. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), April 15 — Chairman L. Rodrigues, Secretary H. Galicki, Educational Direc­ tor W. Turner, Deck Delegate J. Kor-, chak. Engine Delegate B. Clark, Steward Delegate D. Herrera. Chairman said everything was running smoothly. He reminded those getting off after payoff to make sure their rooms were clean for next man. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted losing battle in keeping longshoremen out of mess hall and night lunch. Steward department thanked for great job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), April 15 — Chairman Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary R. G. Black, Educational Director E. Zapata, Deck Delegate George B. McCurley, Engine Delegate Alphonse Thomas, Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. Chairman said crew would like to be updated on current events in union. Treasurer reported $335 in movie fund and $26 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), April 8 — Chairman Billy K. Nuckols, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Rene R. Rosario, Deck Delegate James D. Fletcher, Engine Delegate Barry L. Harris, Steward Delegate Louis A. Gracia. Chairman introduced captain who thanked crew for job well done. Chairman reminded new members importance of upgrading at the Lun­ deberg School, No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification of garbage and burning details as LNG vessels now have incinerators. NEDLLOYD HUDSOW (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 22 — Chairman R. Wardlaw, Secretary R. G. Connolly, Mucational Director Mike Overgaard, Engine Delegate Terry Preston, Steward Delegate Robert Arana. Treasurer reported $250 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Cook Robert Arana and GSU Eddie Gonzalez for their extra good jobs. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), April 30 — Chairman William Lough, Secretary Robert Castillo, Deck Delegate Mike Gomes, Engine Delegate Greg Thompson. Chairman told crew captain is unforgiving about drinking so be care­ ful. He urged members to discuss safety items at meeting and list non-safety-re­ lated matters on repair list. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew wants to see more maintenance on running gear, however present maintenance program will continue full steam. Steward depart­ ment received vote of thanks. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), April 8 — Chairman Duane Stevens, Secretary Steven Parker, Education^ Director Rodney Hamilton, Deck Delegate Kenny Parks, Steward Delegate Steven Hamilton. Chairman announced payoff set for April 16 in Portland, Ore. He urged members to register to reclaim jobs as ship will be leaving drydock April 28. Secretary asked members to place linen in provided bags before leaving. He also thanked crew for smooth trip. Education­ al director suggested members make flight reservations early to save money. He also stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck delegate asked contracts department to review possibility of in­ creasing wage of watchstanding AB. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and fresh baking, especially the bread. Secretary noted this voyage marked the first time in 14 years Aat brothers Steven and Rodney Hamilton had sailed together. Next ports: Long Beach and Banicia, Calif, and Portland. SEA FOX (American Transport Lines), April 7 — Chairman Bruce Gordon, Secretary Walter Mosley, Educational Director Chuck Haller, Deck Delegate Herbert Charles, Engine Delegate Teddy Wallace, Steward Delegate Sigrid Antoni. Chairman said crew needs clarification on length of drug test clearance. He announced a new policy is being tested to insure crewmembers join­ ing the vessel come to a clean room. Educational director urged the members. to do right by the union, do right by themselves and do a good job onboard. Treasurer listed $248 in ship's fund. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs. Engine delegate also had disputed OT. No problems reported by steward delegate. Crew asked penalty meal hour be included in contract. Crew also asked company to be more specific when re­ SEA-LANDATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 8 — Chairman C. L. Hickenbotam. Secretary John E. Samuels, Educational Director Floyd Acord. Educational director urged members to attend the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to investigate in­ crease in monthly pensions and decrease time needed for vacation pay. Crew thanked steward department. Next ports: Charleston,.S.C. and Houston. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 8 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary E. M. Douroudous, Educa­ tional Director W. L. Lindsay, Engine Delegate Kevin DeSue, Steward Delegate Franklin Cordero. Treasurer reported $90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck delegate asked for clarification if ABs should go into hatches looking for stowaways. Crew asked contracts department to review reducing time needed for vaca­ tion check. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 22 — Chairman Luigi Al­ leluia, Secretary Johnnie McGill, Educational Director Rolando Gumanas, Deck Delegate William Mur­ phy, Engine Delegate Steve Rollins. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director requested repairs on platforms. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 23 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Janice D. Patterson, Educational Director David J. Dukehart, Deck Delegate J. J. Bermudez. Steward Delegate Antjuan Webb-Birch. Treasurer announced $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded to keep recrea­ tion room and mess hall clean. SEA-LAND FREEDOM(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 8 ^ Chairman W. Fell, Secretary G. SIvley, Educational Direc­ tor R. Chapman. Chairman said all was running smoothly. He asked crew to turn in keys when signing off vessel. Educa­ tional director asked why shoregang or gangway ABs are plugging reefer boxes. Treasurer noted $115 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 15 — Chairman D. Brown, Secretary C. Gibson, Educational Direc­ tor R. RIsbeck. Chairman announced ar­ rival in Tacoma, Wash, would be early in morning of April 22. He urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced all funds were used on movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked for keeping lounge clean. Steward department mem­ bers asked contracts department to review why they cannot receive one hour per week for room sanitary. Next port: Tacoma. 1^--. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), May 15 — Chairman M. 2^peda, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Direc­ tor E. Self, Deck Delegate J. Landry, Engine Delegate A. Lino, Steward Dele­ gate C. Evans. Chairman asked any members who have ideas for new con­ tract to submit them to headquarters as soon as possible. Educational director noted 26 movies are unaccounted for and asked members to return the ones they have in their rooms. Treasurer re­ ported $45 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into increases in pension, dental and optical plans. Steward department thanked for serving wonderful meals every day. Crew re­ minded to keep lounge and mess hall clean. Next port: Nederland, Texas. IZ'-' V- ' .4 • SEA FOX (American Transport Lines), May 14 — Chairman Keith Adams, Sec­ retary Walter Mosley, Deck Delegate Herbert Charles, Engine Delegate The­ odore Wallace. Chairman told crew he had not heard from the union yet about the questions that had been raised. He said he tried to telex questions to San Juan union hall so answer could be pro­ vided during payoff in Philadelphia, but captain refus^ transmittal. Treasurer an­ nounced $248 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to study increase in daily maintenance and cure. Crew questioned if captain could go through rooms without delegate present and if he can write up work regulations and have crew sign. Crew noted unsafe fire drill held. Crew reported need for identification and letter to reboard vessel in Brazil. Next port: Philadelphia. L •_ • , SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 2 — Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary j; Wright, Educational Direc­ tor K. Bertel, Deck Delegate C. A. Crespo, Engine Delegate JImmIe Nich­ olson, Steward Delegate George Bryant Jr. Chairman advised those signing off vessel to clean rooms and see patrolman before leaving. Educational director an­ nounced safety and training films were aboard. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to Study increase in monthly pension al­ lotment. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, especially Chief Cook George Bryant, for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman A. J. Palino, Sec­ retary R. Spencer, Educational Director S. Hardin. Chairman stated all was run­ ning smoothly. Secretary urged all mem­ bers to contribute to SPAD. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engine delegate had some questions regarding possible changes in QMED shipping rules. Crew requested lock for lounge to keep longshoremen out. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. •'X . .J I - v.-, • "-r.?.:?- r- •%' • • Eye For Safety—Bosun Wi'llam "Scotty" Byrne points to a wire damaged during weight testing aboard the PFC William Baugh. • �SEAFARCItS LOG 20 Busy Month At Union's ^ Training School ^ More than 200 Seafareris used some of their time on the beach to upgrade their Skills at the union's Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. this spring. Pictured on this page are upgraders who successfully completed their course of study. More photos of Lundeberg School gradu­ ates are found on pages 6 and 12 of this edition of the Seafarers LOG. •AV w'-; Upgraders Lifeboat; Receiving their lifeboat training certificates from the Lundeberg School are (left to right, front row) Michael Borders, Russ Reffitt, T. C. Shaddox, Adel Alwashie, Thor "Spool" Young, Roberto Valentin, Cecil R. Gubisch, Harry Johns (MSG), H. Paquin, Eusebio Rodriguez (MSG), (second row) Robert Goutier, Gilbert Ghamorro, Charles Hust, Anthony Bush (MSG), Anthony Sabatini, George Hoopes, James Randolph, Jack LaMotta, (back row) Donald Spongberg, Richard Barnhart, William Viust and Phillip Acosta (MSG). Upgraders Lifeboat: Instructor Jake Karaczynski (front left) led these members in lifeboat training and safety. From the left, the graduates are (front row) Karaczynski, Gheryle A. Sykes, David Lyons, Bryan Welch, James Hebert, John A. Reid Jr., (back row) Ronnie Richardson, Lonzell Sykes, Kenneth Moore and Damon D. Eisenbrey. Celestial Navigation: Members graduating this course can plot their location by using the sun, moon and stars. From the left (kneeling) Eddy Frizell, Chip Noell, Ron Huyett, (standing) Richard Sweeting, Woodrow Shelton, Richard P. Finley, Tom Dowdell and J. P. Visier. QMED: Receiving their endorsements as qualified members of the engine depart­ ment are (left to right, kneeling) Robert Ramsey, T. G. Shaddox, Les Cope, (second row) H. Paquin, John Gronan, Michael Leroy Brown, Scott Horn, Edwin Taylor, Tomas M. Gonzalez, Glenn Henderson, Bruce N. Zenon, (back row) Wayne Toole, Doug Barnard, Aaron Bernard, Robert Aarts, John Yarber, Mark O'Malley and George Hoopes. Tankermw: Ready to take on the challenges loading, unloading and transferring cargoes from barges and tankers are (left to right, kneeling) Allen Terro, Joe Gash, Rigoberto Rosado, Giuseppe Grivello, (second row) instructor Jim Shaffer, Jim Townsend, Reinaldo Diaz, Anna-Monika Visier, Milo Banicevic, (back row) Damon Washington, Thomas Wright and Stella Zebrowski. Radar: Members leam radar theory through the use of state-ofthe-art simulation techniques. With instructor Jim Brown looking on from behind, graduates include (from the left) Richard Sweeting, Mike McGee, Ghip Noell, Jim Gunningham and Nelson Breaux. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender: Making their way up in the black gang are these Lundeberg School graduates. From the left are (kneeling) Hank Gole, Mark Dumas, Sid Stratos, Ernest Gerrillo, Daniel J. Zealberg, Ernie B. Perreira, James Randolph, (standing) Odell Parmley, Adel Awashie, Kevin Inase, William Harrington, Allen Kindt, Art Wadsworth, Kevin Hall, Robert Scott, instructor Eric Malzkuhn, Doug Davies and Daniel Gaboon. Upgraders Lifeboat: Instructor Gasy Taylor (center) led these upgrading students through the lifeboat course. From the left are Dante F. Slack, Donna D. Moore, Taylor, Dennis W. Abshire and Ghris Butts. �juitnm 21 Final Departures '•'V ; DEEP SEA THOMAS D. FOSTER Thomas D. Foster, 68, passed away January 12. Bom in Balti­ more, he JESUS ALVARADO Jesus Alvarado, 89, passed away October 20, 1989. He began his seafaring career aboard the President Johnson in March 1946 as a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, a West Coastbased maritime union that was part of the SIU's Pacific District. The MCS later merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Brother Alvarado retired in July 1970. joined the union in November 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Foster sailed in the deck department and became a recertified bosun in Febmary 1976 at the Lundeberg School. He retired in Febmary 1985. He is survived by his wife, Lillian. EDGAR HARMAN WILLIAM CHRISTIAN William Christian, 89, died on December 9, 1989. He began sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1948 before its merger with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Brother Christian retired in January 1971. JOSE CUBANO Jose Cubano, 67, passed away May 14. A native of Aracibo, P.R., he joined the Seafarers in November 1947 in the port of San Juan. Brother Cubano sailed in the steward department. He retired in December 1987. His wife, Gloria, survives him. Edgar Harman, 83, died September 26, 1989. The South Carolina native became a charter member of the Seafarers when he signed on in November 1938 in the port of New Orleans. The union had just been formed in October of that year. Brother Harman sailed in the engine department until he retired in December 1970. REINO HEUA Reino Heija, 72, passed away March 5. He started sailing in March 1936 for the Marine Cooks and Stewards. The veteran steward department member retired in November 1974 before the union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. BILLY EDELMON STANLEY A. HOLDEN Billy Edelmon, 62, died May 2. The Houston native joined the SIU in January 1946 in the port of New Orleans. His deck department career was interrupted from 1952 to 1955 with a stint in the Army. Brother Edelmon became a recertified bosun in February 1975 after completing specialized course work at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Seafarer Edelmon retired in November 1986. Stanley A. Holden, 81, died March 22. He was bom in Warwick, Md. and served in the Army, and Coast Guard from 1927 to 1934. Brother Holden joined the Seafarers in October 1944 and sailed in the steward department. He began collecting his pension in June 1973. His wife, Mildred, survives him. THAD L. ELLZEY HORACE HUNT Thad L. EUzey, 75, passed away March 16. He began his career aboard the Cape Friendship in January 1946 with the Marine Cooks and Stewards prior to its merger with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Brother Ellzey started drawing his pension in June 1976. Horace Hunt, 63, passed away April 9. The North Carolina native joined the SIU in June 1945 in the port of Norfolk. Brother Hunt served in the Army from 1948 to 1951 before resuming his deck department career. He upgraded to recertified bosun in September 1975 at Piney Point. He retired in November 1986. KEE W. FONG Kee W. Fong, 74, died March 15. His career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before its merger with the SIU, began in 1950. A long time member of the steward department. Brother Fong left his work in the galley and began collecting his well-deserved pension in June 1978. CHARLES JACKSON Charles Jackson, 63, died April 21. He was bom in Talladega, Ala. and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Jackson joined the union in June 1968 in the port of San Francisco. He was an active member, sailing in the steward department, at the time of his death. EUGENE KIRKLAND Eugene Kirkland, 72, passed away Febmary 10. Tbe deck department veteran was born in Savannah, Ga. Brother Kirkland joined the Seafarers in August 1942 in the port of Baltimore. He began to draw his pension in May 1973. EVERETT G. KKSCH Everett G. Kirsch, 73, died March 7. A native of Pern, Iowa, he served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1944. Brother Kirsch joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in June 1953 in the port of Portland, Ore. He retired from the SIU in August 1979. HUBERT A. LANDRY Hubert A. Landry, 76, passed away January 1,0. Bom in Canada, he joined the Seafarers in December 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Landry sailed in the black gang. He started to collect his pension in November 1978. DUANE H. LAUDE Duane H. Laude, 60, died May 9. The Buffalo, N.Y. native served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in October 1972 in the port of San Francisco and sailed aboard the SS Independence during the 1980s. Brother Laude retired in Febmary 1985. DONG F. LING Dong F. Ling, 88, passed away January 14. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1932. The steward department veteran retired in July of 1967, prior to the MCS merger with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. ALBERT V. LOO Albert V. Loo, 70, died April 15. He was bom in Estonia and joined the union in August 1951 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Throughout his seafaring career. Brother Loo held ratings in the engine department. Seafarer Loo retired in November 1989. LEON LYBERT Leon Lybert, 67, passed away April 13. The Mississippi native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. He joined the Seafarers in August 1955 in the port of Philadelphia. The deck department veteran sailed on Cities Service vessels early in his career. Brother Lybert retired in September 1984. He is survived by his wife, Christine. EDWARD LYONS Edward Lyons, 71, died March 22. He was bom in Fall River, Mass. Brother Lyons joined the SIU in May 1944 in the port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He began drawing his pension in November 1982. JOHN McKAREK John McKarek, 73, passed away December 25, 1989. The New York native joined the union in June 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Brother McKarek sailed in the deck department until June of 1973, when he retired. ABRAHAM MATORIN Abraham Matorin, 77, died Febmary 8. He started sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940. Brother Matorin retired in December 1969 when the MCS was part of the SlUNA's Pacific District and before the union merged with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. HOWARD MILSTEAD Howard Milstead, 63, passed away April 24. He joined the Seafarers in 1969 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed primarily in the engine department in the deep sea division, however he also worked in the deck (lepartment of ocean-going vessels and saUed on SlUcontracted tugs. Pensioner Milstead upgraded to pumpman in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He began collecting his pension in August 1989. FRANCIS PASTRANO Francis Pastrano, 74, died April 17. The Reserve, La. native joined the Seafarers in October 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Pastrano sailed in the steward department. Pensioner Pastrano began collecting his monthly SIU retirement benefits in July "7 V - 1979. His wife, Matherine, survives him. , it CEZAR B. PEDREGOSA •M Cezar B. Pedregosa, 81, passed away March 5. He was bom in the Philippines. Brother Pedregosa joined the SIU in August 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the galley gang and started drawing his pension in May 1973. \ -tun ANTONIO QUINONES Antonio Quinones, 80, died Febmary 11. He began sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in December 1945. Brother Quinones, after 28 years of sailing in the steward department, retired in Febmary 1973. -7^ - :• .".rM. ::r' ULDARICO REPREDAD Uldarico Repredad, 81, passed away October 28, 1989. A native of New Washington, Philippines Islands, he served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1944. Brother Repredad joined the union in June 1951 and sailed in the steward department, fie began to collect his pension in Febmary 1975. ..I '•¥S :C- WALTER RICHMOND Walter Richmond, 66, died May 18. He was bom in Illinois and joined the Seafarers in December 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Richmond sailed in the steward department. He retired in January 1985. • wf t''' DIMAS RIVERA Dimas Rivera, 79, passed away Febmary 26. The deck department veteran was bom in Puerto Rico. He joined the SIU in August 1944 in thdfe port of New York. Brother Rivera began collecting his monthly pension benefits in April 1974. Vl* ' i' i' -- .•If? ' EDWARD ROBINSON Edward Robinson, 82, died March 16. The New York native joined the union in November 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Robinson was a member of the black gang. He began to draw his pension in April 1969. :! J • •: • RUDOLPH ROBINSON JR. Rudolph Robinson Jr., 45, Continued on Page 22 ._sr 1 'i--' , �SEAFARERS m 22 niud DepaftUuM Continued from Page 21 i*. ;}>— '••'5» ;:>'4 • ' passed away April 10. Born in Texas, he joined the Seafarers in October 1968 in the port of New Orleans. He graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Robinson sailed in the steward department. He was an active member at the time of his death. THOMAS A. ROBINSON Thomas A. Robinson, 68, died May 24. He joined the SIU in January 1947 in his native New Orleans. Brother Robinson began his steward department career aboard Delta Line vessels. He became a union pensioner in December 1982. WILLIAM N. SEARS William N. Sears, 73, passed away April 21. The Florida native became an early member of the Seafarers two months after the union was chartered by the AFL in October of 1938. Pensioner Sears joined the SIU in the port of Savannah, Ga. Brother Sears sailed in the engine department before he retired in February 1979. GILBERT J. TROSCLAR Gilbert J. Trosclar, 69, died April 26. Bom in Louisiana, he served in the Anny Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. Brother Trosclar joined the SIU in August 1951 in the port of New Orleans. During his sailing career. Brother Trosclar held many ratings in the steward department. In 1981 he graduated from the Lundeberg School's recertified steward program. From '81 until he retired in November of 1983, Brother Trosclar held the top position in the steward department on any of the vessels he was assigned. RAPHAEL C. VANASSE Raphael C. Vanasse, 62, passed away May 10. The Wisconsin native served in the Army from 1946 to 1949. He joined the union in January 1959 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Vanasse sailed in the black gang. He was an active member at the time of his death. BRUCE WEBB Bruce Webb, 79, died May 3. Pensioner Webb was bom in Georgia and joined the Seafarers in August 1951 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He started his steward department career aboard Alcoa ships. Brother Webb began to receive his pension in March 1971. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice. HARRY WHITELAW Harry Whitelaw, 75, passed away Febmary 5. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Whitelaw was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, an SIUNA affiliate that merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District in the late 1970s. Brother Whitelaw retired in January 1979. DEXTER WORRELL Dexter Worrell, 76, died May 7. The Virginia native was a charter member of the Seafarers. He joined the union in December 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. in the turbulent times when communists and shipowners alike were fighting the SIU. Brother Worrell sailed in the deck department. He began drawing his pension in September 1969. ALBERT YADO Albert Yado, 74, passed away May 3. The Key West, Fla. native joined the SIU in August 1940 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Yado saUed in the steward department. When he retired in May of 1983, Brother Yado began receiving his well-deserved monthly pension check. INLAND JAMES E. BARNES James E. Bames, 77, died April 18. He was bom in Edna, Texas and served in the Army Air Corps from 1940 to 1945. Boatman Bames joined the union in May 1957 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the steward department on G&H Towing vessels operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Brother Bames retired in July 1970. GEORGE T. DAVIS George T. Davis, 86, passed away April 17. The Houma, La. native joined the Seafarers in May 1961 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Davis sailed as a tugboat captain. He started • collecting his pension in November 1972. WILLIAM J. DIXON William J. Dixon, 45, died April 27. Bom in Norfolk, Va., he joined the SIU in September 1979 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Boatman Dixon was an active member sailing in the engine department at the time of his death. MORRIS A. HOLDER Morris A. Holder, 19, drowned Febmary 5 in Pungo Creek near Belhaven, N.C. He became an SIU member in April 1989. Boatman Holder sailed as a deckhand on vessels operated by G. W. Willis Company at the time of his death. starting his engine department career. He retired in April 1976. He is survived by his wife, Jane. JOIWPIETZAK John Pietzak, 84, died Febmary 21. He was born in Germany and joined the foremnner of the SIU's Great Lakes division in March 1937 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. After 26 years of sailing on Lakers, Brother Pietzak began to draw his pension in August 1963. RAILROAD MARINE the union in September 1960 in his native New York City. Brother Borra served in the Coast Guard from 1941 to 1945. He sailed in the deck department on vessels operated by the New York Central Railroad before he retired in October 1974. MELVIN STONER Melvin Stoner, 91, died March 31. He joined the SIU in August 1960 in his native Philadelphia at a time when the union was organizing crewmembers of vessels owned and operated by raUroad companies. Brother Stoner sailed in the engine department for the Pennsylvania RaUroad. Boatman Stoner retired in May 1963. ALFRED WILLIAM BORRA Alfred William Borra, 78, passed away December 5, 1989. He joined WILLIAM ORNDUFF William Omduff, 70, passed away March 8. The Marion, 111. native joined the Seafarers in Febmary 1968 in the port of St. Louis. After 27 years of sailing in the union's inland division. Boatman Omduff retired in June 1985. The LOG would like to hear from SIU members and pensioners. Please send articles, photos, poems and letters. DAVID T. WILLIAMS David T. Williams, 75, died May 8. He was bom in Ocracoke, N.C. Boatman Williams joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. He began drawing his pension in January 1975. His wife, Sarah, survives him. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT SR. William Cartwright Sr., 87, passed away May 5. He joined the Seafarers in July 1961 in his native Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Brother Cartwright sailed in the engine department before he started collecting his pension in August 1985. JOSEPH H. MRKVA Joseph H. Mrkva, 69, died March 31. The Michigan native joined the SIU in April 1958 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. Brother Mrkva sailed in both the deck and engine departments. He retired in March 1986. ALOIS MUCHA Alois Mucha, 79, passed away May 8. He joined the SIU in July 1961 in his native Milwaukee, Wis. Brother Mucha served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945 before The British-flag BT NautUus ran aground June 7 in Kill Van Kull, a major shipping channel between New York and New Jersey. The ship spilled ap­ proximately 600,000 gallons of home heating oU. The U.S. Coast Guard and British au­ thorities are investigating the incident. ^ ^ The Panamanian-flag Bermuda Star had to ferry its 680 pas­ sengers to New Bedford, Mass. when it got stuck on a rocky ledge in Buzzards Bay two mUes off shore of Woods Hole, Mass. The June 10 incident resulted in a spUl of some 10,000 gallons of oil into Cape Cod waters after four fuel tanks were exposed by a nearly 100foot long split in the huU. The vessel ran aground in fog. The U.S. Coast Guard indicated that the ship's radar was not working properly. ^ ^ ^ Late last month, the Baham­ ian-flag cmise ship, the Regent Star, suffered an engineroom fire which caused a power faUure in the steering and pro­ pulsion systems as the vessel headed up the Delaware Bay for PhUadelphia. The passen­ ger vessel drifted, then be­ came lodged on a sandbar as Aim/DTHsmmLY MfMBfmp mm Armmsjimwm it was returning from a trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The 890 passengers on board had to evacuate to land before the ship could be freed. The crew complement was made up of Greek, French, Norwegian, Danish, Italian, Finnish and German nationals. i i i Peter Huang, president of American Hawaii Cruise Line, said recently his company is looking for more passenger vessels to run in the Hawaii cruise ship market. His two ships, the SlU-crewed Inde­ pendence and Constitution, are 100 percent booked for the year. He said the company is looking at possibly refurbish­ ing older U.S.-flag vessels. Sea-Land Service is resuming operations between Jamaica and the United States after nearly two years. Service was stopped after U.S. customs officials found three con­ tainers loaded with marijuana aboard a Sea-Land vessel in late 1988. Sea-Land said it was ready to re-enter the Jamaica market after that nation's au­ thorities took steps to improve security in Kingston. �JUNE 1990 23 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recertification Programs All Pngnms An Geand to Impnuo M Skills of 5IU Membon And to Pnmote Hio American Maritime Indust/y July-December 1990 The following is the current course schedule for June-December 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date QMED-Any Rating September 17 December 7 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler October 29 December 7 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and fdaintenance course. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations August 20 September 28 October 29 December 7 Marine Electrical Maintenance July 23 September 14 October 1 November 23 Marine Electronics Technician July 23 October 12 Diesel Engine Technology October 1 October 26 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August 20 September 28 Hydraulics October 1 October 26 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Check-In Completion Date Date July 23 August 31 September 17 October 26 November 12 December 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman July 9 July 20 August 6 August 17 September 3 September 14 October 1 October 12 October 29 November 9 November 26 December 7 December 24 January 4 Ship Handling August 27 September 7 October 8 October 19 December 3 December 14 Radar Observer Unlimited Aipgust 20 August 24 October 1 October 5 November 26 November 30 Third Mate August 6 November 16 Tankerman July 23 August 17 Limited License September 17 November 23 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Abie Seaman 1990 Adult Education Schedule The Adult Education courses listed are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) July 30 September 8 October 29 Draember 8 July 30 September 7 Adult Basic Education (ABE) October 29 December 7 July 30 September 7 English as a Second Language (ESL) September 10 October 19 October 29 December 7 Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) July 9 July 13 July 23 July 27 September 3 September 7 October 1 October 5 October 29 November 2 December 10 December 14 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Developmental Studies July 16 September 10 July 20 September 14 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course August 13 October 8 August 31 October 16 Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. SHLSS College Program Schedule for 1990 . ' ' Completion Date November 5 •'ii Deck Upgrading Courses FULL 8-week Sessions August 6 through September 28 Check-In Date September 24 Course Bosun Recertification October 15 through December 7 ' SiS.;':' Upgrading Application Name. (Last) (First) Date of Birth. (Middle) Address. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. DATE OF RATING DATE VESSEL SHIPPED DISCHARGE HELD Mo./Day/Vear (Street) Telephone. (City) (State) (Zip Code) " (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Book #_ Social Security #. SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority^ U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No I Am inlcrcslcd in l(ic Following Course! s) Clieckcd Below or Indicaled Here if Not Listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From Last grade of school completed. • Yes • No Di;CK to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No If yes. course(s) Taken— Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? —^ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Primary Language S^ken DATE. Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Date Available for training . . "-J.' — — • Q • • • AB/Sealifl I si Class Pilot Third Male Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected lowing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • Marine Flectrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Fngine Technology n Assistant l-lngineer/Cbief Fmgineer Motor Vessel • Original Ird Fmgineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Klectro-Hydraulic Systems m Automation • Hydraulics n Marine Fleclronics Technician Al l. DFPARTMFNTS • Welding • l.ifehoatman tMust be taken with another course) ADUI l FDUCATION DIPARTIMINT • Adult Basic l.ducation tABFj Q High SchiMil Fquivalency Program t(il-.D) • IX-velopmental Studies tDVSl r~l Finglish as a Second Language tF..SL) • ABI. LSI. Lifeboat Preparation .STKWARD KNCilNF • FOWT • C?MFO—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC DriveSystems t Marine Flectronicsl • Assistant Cook Utility • CiKik and Baker • Chief t ook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland CiKik COLI.LGt PR(K;RAM • Associales.in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No Iransportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COIdPI.ETEl) APPl.iCATION TO Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point, IdU 20674 6/00 �lecdiaetiFitfsy •^''rf:prr.'n::m:!r^~.-9. SEAEUtEMBS Volume 52, Number 6 One-of-^-Kind WWII Combat Plane Rescued By SNMbowed Naragansett SIU men on the USNS Naragansett had a special mission last April—^retrieving a pre-World War U biplane from the Pacific Ocean's floor. ABs Ronald Korman, Shinichi Kawakami and Gregory War­ ren, all members of the union's Government Services Division, played an active role in the rescue of this piece of American naval aviation history. The 226-foot ocean tug, which is part of the MSC's Pacific fleet, brought the Gnunman F3F-2 fighter plane up from a depth of 1,800 feet several miles off the coast of San Diego. In 1940, the biplane's pilot had bailed out when the air­ craft began having engine prob­ lems after taking off from the air­ craft carrier, the USS Saratoga. The plane settled at the bottom of the ocean floor, nose in the mud but completely intact. "MT" '-v' •" '^Crew Praised '• •. ' ... Bob Borden, a spokesman for the Navy Military Sealift Com­ mand in Oakland, praised the The Gaimman F3F-2 biplane is hoisted to daylight for the first time in 50 years. USNS Naragansett crew—includ­ ing the three SIU members—^for their role in the retrieval operation of the sunken pre-World War II naval air relic. Fifty Years on Ocean Floor The aircraft, after spending nearly 50 years unnoticed on the Pacific Ocean's floor, was spotted in 1989 in near perfect condition by a Navy submarine. Between the time of discovery and the USNS Naragansett's rescue mission, a fishing boat with a large ocean net entangled part of the plane and ripped off a wing and stabilizer before salvage operations could get under way. On hand for the rescue of the biplane, one of the first models of aircraft built with retractable land­ ing gear and a closed cockpit, was Robert Rasmussen, director of the National Museum of Naval His­ tory. After examining the craft, he declared it was in excellent con­ dition despite the damage caused by the fishing boat. He said the Inspection crews begin to secure the remains of a pre-World War II fighter after it has been lifted from the floor of the Pacific Ocean and placed on the deck of the SlU-crewed USNS Naragansett. plane would begin a three-year restoration process at the San Etiego Aerospace Museum before being moved to the naval aviation mu­ seum in Pensacola, Fla. The Grumman was the premier combat plane used by the Navy before World War II. The salvaged biplane is believed to be the only surviving example of its kind. Lakes SIU Tug Crew Frees Grounileil Bulker An SlU-crewed tug saved the day for a stranded Great Lakes bulker last month by pulling the vessel off a shoal just outside the harbor to Ludington, Mich. The Susan W. Hannah, an Olf Transport vessel, was in the Pere Marquette River harbor at the Dow Chemical pier when the Myron C. Taylor became grounded and blocked the harbor entrance on May 8. The Taylor was trying to deliver a load of limestone to the Dow facility. Hannah Captain Ken Farver slipped the 112-foot tug around the Taylor to the rescue the bulker. While trying to tow the Taylor, Farver reported to the Coast Guard that his vessel bottomed out once. The Taylor draws 22 feet of water. ' •< i'-- The inlet was reported to have a depth of 25.5 feet the next day. The Taylor reported it was slowly drifting toward the inlet with its stem headed for the harbor light­ house and bow moving toward the south wall light. At one point, the stem was less than 50 feet from the lighthouse. Second Try Successful The Hannah's first attempt to pull the bulker back into Lake Michigan failed when a nylon tow rope from the Taylor snapped. On its next attempt, the HannaJi pulled the stem, which was free, lakeward with a wire rope. The Taylor then used its stem engines to keep clear of the lighthouse pierhead. The bulker was freed in less than three hours. A Coast Guard spokesman at the scene said weather and waye conditions could have played a factor in the grounding. Winds were clocked at 25 knots from the south-southwest and waves were mnning five-to-six feet. After the accident, the Coast Guard issued Help Locate This Missing Child •x:- % Abrahm Marcelo Moil The Sid crewed Susan H. Hannah tows the Myron C. Taylor to safety after pulling it off a harbor shoal. • '••.-t^^hiifi' a mariner's warning that shoal clearance could be reduced to 20 feet in some locations. Besides Farver, SIU crewmembers on the Hannah included Mate Kim Gill, Engineer Jim Collom, DEU John Halim, AB Tankermen Bill Fowler and Mike Kelley and Cook David Sprunk. For the past year, the Seafarers LOG has published photos of young people who have been reported missing. The photo distribution campaign is one of the programs of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an orga­ nization that works with law en­ forcement agencies to locate chil­ dren that have disappeared. Published in this edition is a photo of Abrahm Marcelo Moil, who has been missing since Christmas of last year. Moil, who lived in Smithfield, Virginia, was three years old when he was taken by his non-custodial father. The brown-eyed youngster was bom on January 29, 1986. On December 25, 1989, Moil was 2 feet, 6 inches tall and weighed 42 pounds. Anyone who obtains informa­ tion about Abrahm Marcelo Moil should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Chil­ dren at 1(800)843-5678 or the Isle of Wight County SherifTs office in Virginia at the agency's missing persons unit: 1(800)245-0090. •k � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: STUDY SHOWS FOREIGN FLEETS GET WIDE RANGE OF GOVERNMENT AIDS BREAUX PANEL SEEKS ANSWERS TO SEALIFT SHORTAGE MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL HONORED BY SEAFARERS UNION SIU WINS 15% PAY PACKAGE IN NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT DEEP SEA SEAFARERS RETIRING AFTER JULY 1 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR INCREASED PENSION PAY 'DEEP SIX ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE' CONG. 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BROWN IS CURRENT HOME OF SIU HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM UNION URGES VETERANS PANEL TO BE FAIR TO WWII MARINERS ONE-OF-A-KIND WWII COMBAT PLANE RESUCED BY SIU-CREWED NARAGANSETT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 6 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/9bf9c45f63d06e9877a27322aae2760d.PDF 00372022c9e6277edd583ec9f36e5879 PDF Text Text Pages - ..', >,{• • "V'"->.^«'''r, SEAEiREMBS J -h„i _ -y Volume 52, Number 5 Subsidy-Swollen Grain Dealers f- l-v ^ :'-i- May 1990 ! ! i Getting Rid of Cargo Preferenc Would Enable Agribusiness to Use their Own Foreign-Flag Shi —Result: More and More Pro In Their Pockets at U.S. Expen scxj (/30 5>i-' -H> 000>i2 •-« TIHA C/lOo m-< OHs: -• —rc/3t-tc. mOc/O O-H • £y0;2O HC/3;ID >, • • •-Hh-* 2:0 • • ' J- "i; vn,-i' •• • A: ; /'fr': :;Ms: '• \;.t -\V: • 'm t • V #:K i •K-. • f 'i. m. •t' .' i'J •I k ti.r --,r. B -.LA-.A _| �;.;'• sr>^Md--V; 7' ••' . :. -/A . 2 ,€''•- :fAAAA: '• Presidents Report •-'ili-lia'' "--'I*'','. J, ^ AAA A , MA- - '• A -il -i, : >,>4 .• • ' ?«• • =. •.; ' ••.riOVi- i'ii- mm. I'v'''":;; '' "/v.v.:Vn. A" .„-|;,y,:„.:„ .V '.•• J' V" WM m ,v ... ' -C' •f ••;• .•^" •••' " .K- • - ••'.•?• -•"•• .<!•;,' '' f ' -"•'^ •' .'T' '• A Fight that Didn't Have to Be There is a major struggle going on in the Congress that pits two vital national assets against each other. Certain farm interests, mostly the giant grain dealers, are working overtime to scuttle the American-flag shipping fleet. The sad thing about this fight is that it should not have happened and probably would not have if it weren't for the short-sighted, uncon­ trollable greed of the grain dealers. For our part, we always haive acknowledged the importance of farmers to our national well-being, and we firmly believe that it is in the national interest for the govemment to provide them with the necessary support to work their farms successfully. Farmers, likewseamen, must struggle against all kinds of elements that make their livelihoods uncertain, like destruc­ tive weather conditions and the competition of their foreign counterparts who often are aided by their govemments' favorable policies. And both farmers and seamen need support from their own govemment in order to fulfill their role in the national economy and security. To understand the current problem and get it in its right perspective, you have to separate the working farmer and his family — the producers who work the farms and constantly struggle to make a go of it — from the big grain merchants, the guys who take the farms' produce and pull off the big deals that net them millions and billions of dollars. The current beef really had its origins in 1985 when the American agricultural com­ munity had a problem resulting from the mas­ sive decrease in the U.S. share of the world's commercial wheat and flour exports. The nation's farm lobby then asked Con­ gress for help in regaining their share of the world's export trade, pointing out that foreign governments made it a practice to subsidize their farm exports in one maimer or another. During that time, the Department of Agriculture had ignored the cargo preference requirement on one of its export programs, and the Transportation Institute sued to force the Department to observe the law. The U.S. district court upheld the Transportation In­ stitute and ruled that all forms of governmentgenerated aid cargoes, whether of an outrightdonation nature or a quasi-commercial nature, should be subject to the nation's cargo preference laws. It was against this background during the debate on Ae 1985 Food Security Act, the title for the farm bill, that representatives of the agricultural and maritime communities, includ­ ing the SIU, met and worked out a com­ promise that enabled farm exports to expand Vo/ume 52, Number 5 and provide increased cargoes for the U.S.flag fleet. The agreement, incorporated in the farm bill, exempted certain government initia­ tives— like the Export Enhancement Program designed to increase exports from cargo preference. In return for tWs concession to the farm groups, the carriage of other taxpayersupported food aid cargoes on U.S.-flag ships was to be increased from 50 percent to 75 per­ cent. This pact proved that reasonable parties can come together and work out an arrangement that is not only in the best interests of the groups involved, but also of significant value to the national interest. The benefits of the '85 compromise to American agriculture and U.S. shipping are now in jeopardy as the Congress debates the renewal of the farm bill because a few sharp shooters among the grain traders believe the farm export programs should continue full blast without the cargo preference requirement. In attempting to wipe out cargo preference, the giant grain interests have argued that if they could avoid the cargo preference laws and ship on foreign-flag vessels they could save some money that could be used by the beneficiaiy nations to buy more grain. What :^v; they didn't count on was the argument that if ships can be obtained on the foreign market, so can agricultural products. And that's what some members of Congress are calling for. Congressmen have argued if this country's aid dollars can go to cheap-labor, foreign-flag ships, we can likewise go out and buy grain at a lower cost from other nations. (For the record, these grain giants in 1989 benefitted from a $7.2 billion taxpayer subsidy for their agricultural export programs, com­ pared to the $336 million which the American shipping industry was supported with in the same time period.) The Seafarers LOG has been digging into every aspect of the big taxpayer-supported grain deals, and it has come up with some shocking discoveries which appear elsewhere in this issue. Its findings reveal an amazing greed by some of the fattest cats in America and in the world. As I said, this is a fight that didn't have to be. But the grain merchants have elected to try to replace the American flag on the high seas with the banner of Panama and other labor-exploiting, flag-of-convenience ships. They chose the course and we are going to fight them with every resource this union has. Commission Studies U.S.-Canada Biiaterai Trade on Great Lakes The Great Lakes Commission will be monitor­ ing the maritime actions of the European Com­ munity (EC) to determine if U.S. and Canadian-flag vessels will be locked out of the internal market when Europe's countries merge into a combined market in 1992, The commission decided to watch what hap­ pens in Europe rather than take any action during its biennial meeting in Montreal last month. Dis­ cussion of a possible bilateral trade agreement was part of an agenda that included action against an invasion of zebra mussels on the Great Lakes and various research and development grants. The U.S.-based group wants to be prepared to lobby American and Canadian officials to negotiate a bilateral treaty limiting cargo between the two countries to vessels flagged by those nations if the EC does prevent other nations from moving its cargo internally. Earlier this year, the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment (MTD) of the AFL-CIO called for a bilateral trading agreement to reserve the cargoes of the U.S. and Canada between the two nations to vessels flagged by the two countries. MTD rep­ resentatives pointed out such agreements already exist between Australia and New Zealand. The MTD consists of 42 national and international maritime-related labor unions. May 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLCIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to die Seafarers LOG, 5201 Audi Way, Canqi Springs, MD 20746. ' ?• ^ •.^. :A President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joseph DIGiorgio; Execu­ tive Vice President, Joseph Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Adantic Coast, Jack CafTey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glidewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Govenunent Service, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene. Commission member Byron Kelley noted the commission has "to be poised to act if our fleets become threatened by the standardization of the EC cabotage policy." Kelley, SIU assistant vice president for the Great Lakes and inland waters, said such a proposal to limit the U.S.-Canadian trade across the Great Lakes would be used only as a last resort. At this time, cargo transportation between EC nations is considered international trade and can be moved by any nation's ships. However, the proposal being discussed by EC negotiators would limit such movements to nations belonging to the EC. The commission wants to protect U.S. and Canadian shipping interests in case Europe shuts them out without eliminating shipping rights for nations not belonging to the EC. The Great Lakes Commission was created in 1955 to promote the development of the water resources of the Great Lakes basin. It is com­ prised of business, governmental and labor rep­ resentatives from the states and Canadian provinces bordering the Great Lakes. There has been a great deal of talk about form­ ing a single European-flag registry but that has not been flnalized. Itedex to LOG Features ,:^o^=Ndtice^ Dispatchers'Rqmrf/DeepSea Dispatchers'ReportMind Dispatchers'Report/Great Lakes Final Di^artures ;Kiiow.Your.Ri^;; ladterstotheEditor Lundidierg School Application Lundeberg School Course Schedule LundbergSidiooi Graduates .. . . . . .^^Dates .. ... Dage . 26 . . 16 . _ .. 18 18 .^25 •^F:26. .. 17 «•• •. . ^ vv'-M . . 16 PMiswIiers ........... • _ . ^^n........... . ^^15 P^jwonals ..... . ^ • • • • • • • • • • . . 16 .19-21 UinmHrilDireclory .. v. . . , .. . . . 18 �•I. •; mtf. mYim SlU-Manned Bay Ship Co. Wins mc Bid The Military Sealift Command (MSG) has awarded a five year operating and maintenance con­ tract to Bay Ship Management for all of the militaiy agency's fast sealift ships. The SlU-contracted company won the award after a bidding procedure outlined by MSG. In the past three years, Bay Ship Management held the contract to manage four of the vessels, while International Marine Carriers (IMG)—also an SlU-contracted company—operated the other four. The award means that SIU un­ licensed crews can continue to work onboard the eight fast sealift ships, despite the transfer of four of the vessels from the operations of one company to another. Bay Ship Management currently operates the USNS Altair, USNS Denebola, USNS Pollux and USNS Regulus. IMG, from 1987 until this coming August, manages the USNS Algol, USNS Antares, USNS Bellatrix and USNS Gapella. SIU Vice President of Collec­ tive Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell said the switch from IMG to Bay Ship Management for the latter four vessels should begin some time in August. Campbell also noted SIU crewmembers aboard the IMG fast sealift ships do not have to get off when the management transfer oc­ curs. One change in the contract goveming the working conditions on all eight fast sealift ships concems the number of SIU members that will be onboard when the ves­ sels are in reserve operational status, known as ROS. In the future, an unlicensed crew of 11, rather than the four called for now, will be aboard during ROS status. A contingent of 26 SIU members will crew the vessels when they are involved in Naval operations. The fast sealift ships are the largest and fastest vessels in the MSG Strategic Sealift Forces. They were purchased by the government from Sea-Land in the 1980s and converted with special features to make them suitable for rapid deployment and discharge of military equipment. Their primary mission is to pro­ vide rapid lift capacity for unit equipment to support any military deployment. The eight ships are 946 feet long and capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots. They are able to load and unload cargo in places lacking normal port facilities. When not in operation, the ves­ sels are docked in Violet, La.; Gal­ veston, Texas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Norfolk, Va. and Bayonne, N.J. The ships, originally out of the yards and employed by Sea-Land in 1973, are now named after some of the brightest stars in the galaxy. ' • • : /•. •*':^. -• Farm Bill Debate Heats Up In the House Grain Lobby Seeks to End Use of U.S. Ships in Food Aid Program Farm belt legislators opposed to cargo preference are rearing their heads in the U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives in an attempt to exclude the provision from the 1990 farm bill making its way through the Gongress. Despite being stymied during committee deliberations, mem^rs in both the House and Senate plan to challenge new legis­ lation on their respective floors. Already sniping has begun in subcommittee hearings but no amendments to eliminate or crip­ ple the law that calls for carriage of 75 percent of U.S. govemmentgenerated agricultural cargoes be shipped on American-flag bottoms have been passed. Chairman Blocks Amendmoits Opponents to the provision were prepared to offers amend­ ments to lower the allowed per­ centage, if they could not eliminate the program entirely, dining a May 9 markup, a process to change or correct pieces of legislation before a final vote, of the House Agricul­ ture Gommittee. However, Ghairman E. "Kika" de la Garza (D-Texas) announced he would not accept any amendments to the farm bill that would send it to another committee for review. (Procedural rules in the House allow an amendment offered in one committee that falls into the juris­ diction of another to be taken up in both panels.) Late last month, Gongressman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) said at a sub­ committee meeting that Gongress­ man Fred Grandy (R-Iowa) would offer cargo preference amend­ ments at the full committee meet­ ing. However, Ghairman Walter Jones (D-N.G.) of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Gom­ mittee announced his committee would have to study the bill should such amendments pass. Grandy never offered his proposals. Big Grain Interests Warned Gongressman Sam Gejdenson (D-Gonn.), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Intemational Economic Policy and Trade, rebuffed attacks on cargo preference during his subcommit­ tee hearings by asking agricultural witnesses if money could be saved by purchasing foreign grain and shipping it on American bottoms rather than purchasing U.S. grain and moving it on foreign-flag ves­ sels. "I would be careful in the cost saving end of it because shippers come back and tell us they can buy grain cheaper in other countries sometimes and ship those grains," Gejdenson warned."This is a good program that meets American na­ tional interests and our desire to do some good, and that reaches a number of sectors." Another attack on cargo pre­ ference was turned back during a Gejdenson subcommittee hearing when Ann Veneman, undersecre­ tary for intemational affairs and commodity programs in the De- partment of Agriculture, said the Bush administration stated in a let­ ter last year that "cargo preference should remain as it is." Gongress­ man Doug Bereuter (R-Iowa) was so upset that he blurted, "I did not know that the administration has sold out on the issue." Committee Review Not Completed However, the chances to attack the bill in committee are not over. The House Foreign Affairs Gom­ mittee still must review the foreign trade sections of the farm bill. It is not known if cargo preference op­ ponents will offer amendments when the committee meets. On the Senate side of the Gon­ gress, the upper chamber is bracing for a floor attack by Senator Rich­ ard Lugar (R-Ind.) and others on cargo preference after they were unable to do so in the committee process. As in the House, if the bill had been amended by Lugar's pro­ posals, the legislation would have had to go to the Senate Gommerce Gommittee for study. The cargo preference legisla­ tion providing for 75 percent of govemment-generated food aid to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels was enacted in 1985 as a compromise between maritime and agricultural interests. It was incorporated into the Food Security Act and sup­ ported by a majority of the Gon­ gress. Prior to 1985, the amount allocated through cargo preference legislation to U.S.-flag vessels was set at 50 percent. M:..a SIU Begins Crewing 9 MSC Tankers Seafarers are turning to across the world crewing nine Military Sealift Gommand (MSG) tankers that are being operated by Intema­ tional Marine Carriers (IMG), an SlU-contracted company. The nine military tankers repre­ sent new work for members of the SIU. Before IMG won the govemment contract to operate the vessels a couple months ago, the ships were managed by Marine Transport Lines, a company with a ^- SIU members march up the gangway to crew the Sealift Carib­ bean, one of the nine sealift tankers now being manned by the SIU. For more photos of SIUmem­ bers on the two ships, see page 26. - 'V"T- ;t .: collective bargaining agreement with the National Maritime Union (NMU)—the unlicensed seamen's union that merged with a licensed engineers group to form District Number! MEBA/NMU. MSG contracts with private shipping companies to operate and maintain many of the vessels in its fleet. The government agency awards the management contracts after a bidding process. MSG awarded the five-year operating -.-•a v. contract for the nine sealift tankers, to IMC after reviewing the proposals of a number of ship management companies. j The tum-over of the vessels to IMG from Marine Transport Lines began earlier this month with the Sealift Caribbean and Sealift In­ dian Ocean, both operating out of Galveston. IMG will be assuming responsibility for the other vessels throughout this month and the summer. SIU bosuns Paul "Red" King, who boarded the Sealift G^bbean, and Leggette "Jonsie" Jones, on the Sealift Indian Ocean, expressed enthusiasm for their crews. The union's assistant vice president based in the Gulf area. Dean Gorgey, reported the crewing of the two tankers was going smoothly. "Both ships have full SIU crews aboard and they started to work immediately upon boarding." "The crews are working to make these SIU ships — clean and ship­ shape from top to bottom," Gorgey said. The vessels transport Department of Defense refined petroleum products worldwide. They also pro­ vide support for Navy fleets and con­ duct refueling-at-sea operations for the military. f;? Iii �i;. SOfAREK Cargo Sharing Urged in U^S./USSR Ship Pact -\ -•i- hp , ; ,1 '• 'J-'iI ; "\ 'r-'-'H tm' •':: ;X;; -• S4I •' ': ". 1' • '>' • • -^|:V: li • ' 4:: %^'v. As the American negotiating team began discussions with their Soviet counterparts in the middle of this month, SRJ President Michael Sacco called on President George Bush to ensure a cargo sharing pro­ vision in the maritime agreement be­ tween the two powers. (It is expected that the details of the Soviet/American maritime agreement will be released late this month in conjunction with the visit of Soviet President Mikhail Gor­ bachev to the United States.) Sacco urged Bush to direct the American team to "bargain hard on the side of U.S. interests" and come home with a provision in the agreement that would allocate a portion of the cargoes between the two nations to the flag-vessels of each country. In prior sessions, an allocation of one-third for the So­ viet fleet and one-third for Ameri­ can-flag ships had been suggested. Sacco accused some members of the American negotiating team to the maritime talks of going to the table "lacking a determination to win provisions of benefit to Amer­ ican shipping, while at the same time being ready to comply with Soviet demands." He said an American/Soviet maritime agreement "without a cargo sharing provision will leave the United States with virtually nothing, while the Soviet Union will leave the negotiating table with a greater share of our crosstrades, access to more U.S. ports and carriage of as much of the sub­ sidized American grain cargoes as they may desire." Sacco suggested the maritime negotiators take a cue from the re­ cently negotiated grain deal be­ tween the two countries that requires the Soviets to purchase at least 10 million tons of agricultural commodities per year from the United States. "We believe that any agreement negotiated by the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union should be mutually beneficial to the people ofthose two nations. To be mean­ ingful, a maritime agreement must have specific beneficial provisions to the U.S. shipping industry," Sacco concluded. Earlier in May, several senators had communicated on the matter with President Bush as well. In a letter signed by John B. Breaux (D-La.), Quentin N. Burdick (DN.D.), Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.), Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and Ted Ste­ vens (R-Alaska), the senators noted that a cargo sharing provi­ sion would "at least offer some opportunity for U.S.-flag com­ panies to compete on equal ground" with the Soviets. A cargo sharing arrangement between the Soviet Union and the U.S. has its roots in the Nixon ad­ ministration at the outset of the pol­ icy of detente. In the bilateral maritime agreement negotiated be­ tween the two superpowers in the '70s, cargo was reserved in equal portions of one-third for the mer­ chant marines of both countries. '-i 1';,,•;••: ;-. • -f •i . •o-' , •¥ •: - •y,' • ' •y- DonRotan Don Rotan, MCS Oldtimer, Dies of Cancer Don Rotan, the only editor of the Marine Cooks and Stewards' Stewards News and former West Coast assistant editor for the Seafarers LOG, died of cancer May 4 in San Francisco. The 65-year-old Rotan began a 40-year association with the mer­ chant marine immediately after high school when he went to work as a pantryman aboard the pas­ senger liner Columbia. The next year he was working aboard the Francis W. Pettygrove when it was torpedoed while approaching saved," Kolstad added. "But we the April 7 fire was the third on the Gilbraltar. His report of the German have yet another fear, and that is vessel in five years. During the in­ air force strike, filed when he was without additional authority, we vestigation of the fire two years 19, showed the first signs of his ago, Kqlstad said the NTSB may be unable to investigate a ma­ classic writing style. He provided "learned that this ship had had 10 rine accident that might lead to im­ accidents prior to the 1988 fire, portant safety recommendations." precise ^d colorful details of the including a collision in Tampa The NTSB chairman told the strafing of his convoy, his actions to Bay, a fuel leak, major equipment congressmen if the Scandinavian protect himself and others and the failures and two groundings. Star had been sailing out of an work undertaken to save the ship "We take no satisfaction in American port, loaded with which he and other crewmembers saying that had our recommenda­ American passengers neither the managed to limp to port. Such atten­ tions on the 1988 accident been tion to details and personal reflec­ Continued on page 26 adopted, lives would have been tions followed him throughout his career in the labor press movement. Rotan served in the Navy from 1944 to 1945, then returned to the sea as a merchant mariner. In 1948, he came ashore to work as an or­ ganizer in his native Seattle for the Sailors' Union of the Pacific. He worked with the late Harry Lundeberg to rid communist influences in the maritime labor movement. During this period, he also attended the University of Washington where he majored in journalism. In 1951 Rotan became the Seat­ tle port agent for Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS), one of the AFL's newest unions. The following year he moved to San Francisco where Congressman John Miller (center) is flanked by SIU members. the MCS had its headquarters to accept the "temporary position" of editor for the newly created Congressman John Miller (Rwould oppose an amendment to the Stewards News. He served as the Wash.) told Seafarers from the port Passenger Act, which forbids only editor during the paper's 27of Seattle that he will continue to foreign-flag ships from carrying year history. When the MCS fight for strong safety conditions passengers between two U.S. ports, merged with the SIU in 1978, Rotan for members of the U.S. merchant for the new facility. joined the staff of the Seafarers marine. "It's a good opportunity to see LOG and wrote for the SIU until he The third term congressman our SPAD money working for us," retired in August 1983. from Seattle spoke with the SIU said Chief Steward Joe Zurick. Rotan helped the MCS in other members at a recent gathering in his "Most people don't have the oppor­ ways. He was a trustee to the district. The members were able to tunity to sit down with a cup of union's pension and welfare funds talk with Miller about several is­ coffee and their congressman to and became the assistant secretarysues affecting them. talk about issues that affect their treasurer in 1977. Following the Miller, a member of the House jobs." merger, he became the San Francis­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries Seafarers who met with Miller co port agent. Committee, said he would continue included Bosun George Vukmir, He is survived by his twin to fight for construction jobs for Zurick, Bosun Larry Watson, Chief brother, Dan. A memorial service American workers at the new facil­ Cook Jack Garton, Seattle Port was held May 12. He was buried in ities in the port of Seattle complex. Agent Bob Hall and Seattle Field Woodlawn Memorial Park in The congressman told Seafarers he Representative Neil Dietz. Colma, Calif. PanelBeginsProbe onForeign Flag Cruise Ship Safety Government and labor wit­ nesses asked Congress to enact new laws that would give U.S. agencies more control over foreign-flag cruise ships loaded with American passengers sailing from U.S. ports of call. The officials were able to present their views last month to an oversight hearing on cruise ship safety by the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. The subcom­ mittee held the hearings because of the growing number of accidents and near-disasters involving ves­ sels taking American passengers on pleasure cruises. Nearly 80 per­ cent of the world cruise ships sail from U.S. ports and most of them from Florida. Subcommittee Chairman Walter Jones (D-N.C.) remarked more than 5 million U.S. citizens travel on these ships yearly and business is growing. "The United States Congress cannot, under any circumstances, com­ promise the safety of U.S. citizens," Jones said. Almost all of the speakers noted the hearing took place one week after more than 160 people lost their lifes off the coast of Norway in a fire aboard the Scandinavian Star, which until recently had served as a cruise ship based in Florida. James L. Kolstad, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), noted reports con­ cerning the accident were almost identical to reports filed by the NTSB two years earlier when the Scadinavian Star caught fire returning to Tampa from a trip to Mexico. Kolstad said survivors of both accidents reported crewmembere being unable to communicate with each other and the passengers, inadequate crew emergency train­ ing, malfunctioning firefighting systems, improper passenger ac­ counting at lifeboat and muster sta­ tions and muchlnpre. Kolstad said '•ii Rep. Miliar Talks Shipping with SiUMen I,::,.-- �V./ ..-'-' ' • .•••• immom 3 Seafarers, 4 SlU Children Win Union Scholarships 'IP ("s •••"51 i'A'" Three Seafarers and four chil­ dren of members have been named the winners of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan Scholarship Awards. An impartial panel of educators from across the country selected the seven from the many deserving ap­ plications submitted. The winners, chosen on the basis of their previous academic performance, include: Bosun Christopher J. Gutier­ rez of San Antonio, Texas, twoyear scholarship winner; Chief Steward James F. Mann of Iselin, N.J., two-year scholar­ ship winner; Recertified Steward Janet E. Price of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., two-year scholarship winner; Todd J. Kuvshinikov of Fairview, Pa., son of Great Lakes member Baisel and his wife Dianne Kuvshinikov, four-year scholarship winner; Tiakka S. Quinn of New Or­ leans, La., daughter of deep sea member George and his wife Onjewel Quinn, four-year scholarship .winner; Eddie Rodriguez of Oakland, . Calif., son of deep sea member Gilberto and his wife Irene Rodriguez, four-year scholarship winner, and Ophelia R. Umali of Waipahu, Hawaii, daughter of deep sea member Florencio and his wife Floserpina Umali, four-year scholarship winner. In announcing their acceptance by the program, SIU President Michael Sacco congratulated the group for their achievements and urged them to continue their high academic goals. With these seven students, the program has awarded 203 scholar­ ships since its inception in 1952. Nine professional educators composed the impartial Scholar­ ship Awards Committee. They were Father David Albert Boileau of Loyola University, Dr. Trevor Carpenter of Charles County (Md.) Community College, Dr. Carolyn D. Gentile of the Fordham School of Law, Dr. Michael Glaser of St. Mary's College of Maryland, Dr. Charles Lyons Jr. of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Dr. Charles D. O'Connell Jr. of the University of Chicago, Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the University of New Orleans, Dr. Keith Schlender of the Medical College of Ohio and Dr. Heniy Toutain of Fordham University. Applications now are being ac­ cepted for the 1991 scholarship awards. All Seafarers and their de­ pendents are eligible. Applications are available at all union halls or by writing to the SIU Welfare Plan. GUTIERREZ Christopher J. Gutierrez has al­ ways been fasci­ nated by the sea even Jhough he grew up in San Antonio, Texas, an inland area. When he was a senior in high school, he applied for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy in An­ 'Ar'-'. napolis, Md. and was appointed by Congressman Henry B. Gonzales. After two years, Gutierrez realized he did not wish to pursue a military career, resigned his appointment and was given an honorable dis­ charge. In the summer of 1977 he went to work for G&H Towing Com­ pany in Galveston, Texas and joined his first SIU deep sea ship that year as well. He shipped reg­ ularly until July 1988, sailing on every kind of ship contracted by the SIU as an OS, AB and bosun. Gutierrez attended the Lundeberg School in 1980 and 1985, and is training to use his third mate li­ cense as a mate on harbor tugs. But what the 38-year-old inland seafarer really would like to do with his scholarship is enrolfin the Maritime Administration Program at the Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston. It would give him the necessaiy courses and experience to work in the shipping business as a shipping broker, insurance ad­ juster or accident investigator. "After working in the industry for a couple of years, both for the ex­ perience and to accumulate a de­ cent savings account, I would like to enter law school and become a lawyer specializing in the practice of maritime law.'- JAMES F. MANN Immediately after graduation from Ramsey High School (N.J.), James Mann began going to sea as a crew messman. After his first ship in 1972, Mann attended the Lundeberg School as a trainee. During the next 13 years he worked his way through the ranks from messman to chief steward. In between return visits to the Lundeberg School to upgrade his rank in ^e steward department, Mann also attended a number of colleges and earned an associates degree in Hotel Man­ agement from Newbury College in Boston. After obtaining a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, Mann again returned to sea. He is now fleet commiss^ manager with Sea-Land Service Inc. which involves managing four port stewards located in SeaLand's main port offices in Tacoma. Wash., Oakland, Calif., Houston, Texas and Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. The deep-sea member also shares his food service manage­ ment skills with the steward upgraders at the Lundeberg School several times a year and says the seminars are very rewarding. "I found that I continue to learn my­ self when teaching others." A memorable moment for Mann came last summer when SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco awarded him with an honorary steward recertification certificate for all his work with the school. Mann is not restricting his ca­ reer goals to one area or discipline, but his first choice of continued studies is the industrial labor rela­ tions program at Cornell Univer­ sity. Then again, he would be just as happy getting a master's degree in hotel administration from Cor­ nell or an MBA from Columbia or Yale. JANETFPRIC^^" Janet Price has been a mer­ chant mariner for 10 years. She originally de­ cided to go to sea because of the economic oppor­ tunities it afforded her as well as a chance to see the world. Price worked as an OS, steward assistant, third cook, second cook and baker, chief cook and chief steward. In between ships she worked part time for local restau­ rants and country clubs to learn more about the food service indus­ try and get new ideas for cooking techniques and presentation. The 35-year-old deep sea mem­ ber is enrolled in college but will return to sea when the school term is over. She joined the SIU in 1980 and has attended a number of upgrading courses at the Lunde­ berg School from the entry rating program in 1980 to the recertified stewards course in 1989. A resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Price feels it's time for a career change—and starting a family. She would like to use the scholarship award to pursue a para­ legal career at the University of North Florida. Afterward, Mce plans to transfer her credits to Florida Community College of Jacksonville to earn an associate in science degree. TODDJ.IorJsHlNn^^ To d d J. Kuvshinikov said he learned the value of education from his parents, Baisel and Dianne Kuvshinikov. His fatherjoined the Union in 1971 and sails the Great Lakes on Erie Navigation vessels. A graduate of Fairview High School in Fairview, Pa., Todd has set his goals to complete an electri­ cal engineering degree with a minor degree in computer science. He was accepted at all four univer­ sities to which he applied and has chosen to attend the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. TIAKKA S. QUINN Tiakka S. Quinn is an am­ bitious young woman who plans on entering the field of busi­ ness, consumer marketing and fi­ nance. The daughter of George and Onjewel Qiiinn, Tiakka will graduate this year from the Eleanor Mc- Main Magnet High School in New Orleans, LA. Her father, a deep sea union member since 1960, current­ ly sails aboard Bay Tankers' USNSRegulus. Tiakka is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society ^ of which she is president, and the student coun­ cil. She would like to continue her studies at Tulane or Loyola universities in New Orleans or at Louisiana State University in BatonRouge. ~^DDI?RODRIGUE^~ Eddie Rodriguez is a man of hard work and deter­ mination. Bom in Hong Kong, Rodriguez ar­ rived in the United States in 1973 not speaking a word of English. Today he is fluent in Chinese, English and French (and is studying Japanese) and, in a little more than a year, will graduate from UCLA with a de­ gree in political science. The son of Gilberto and Irene Rodriguez, the political science major has an interest in the Pacific Rim region of the world. Follow­ ing his undergraduate studies, Rodriguez would like to enter law school or a PhD program in politi­ cal science. "My career objective," he stated in his application "is to play a role in the Pacific Rim re­ gion whether it is as a business­ man, a corporate attorney, a professor, or even a politician." He works to pay for his own education and has taken on other extracurricular activities such as an intemship at the credit union and volunteer work for UCLA's Hunger Project. Eddie's fatherjoined the SIU in 1958 and most recently has sailed aboard American President Line and Ocean Carriers vessels. ••y '^^PHEUARASSIM^^ Ophelia R. Umali has learned a great deal about re­ sponsibility, hard work and good leadership from the various clubs and committees in which she has participated. A graduate of Waipahu High School in Hawaii, Ophelia current­ ly is enrolled as a freshman at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is the daughter of Florencio and Floserpina Umali. Her father, who has been an SIU member since 1986, now sails aboard the Moku Pahu operated by Pacific Gulf Marine. Ophelia's interest lies in the field of teaching mathematics, and she would like to continue her studies at the University of Hawaii. She has been a private math tutor since her senior year in high school and has found it a rewarding and satisfying experience to watch the progress of those students she has helped. •J • ^1' J- 'it I ' •Iv �• mi SGIF4fffJIS lOG Bill to Extend Export Ban On Alaska Oil Moxes Ah^ •11^. • > ''V' - ^iS;f •fl^ I ;"•./ ii- i- •'. •.^'v • ' 'f. ^ i" U.S.-flag tankers are used in the Alaska oil trade.) Other maritime representatives reminded the congressmen that America's export dependency has been increasing even though Alaska oil has been limited to use by this country. They said sale of Alaska crude oil to foreign nations could place the United States in the same energy and economic danger as it faced in the '70s when OPEC held the nation hostage. A surprise supporter of the ex­ tension has been U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska). While speaking last month in the Senate on log exports, Murkowski said that industry needed a protec­ tionist law similar to the one cover­ ing Alaska crude oil especially as the country grows more energy de­ pendent. It was the first time in recent memory that a member of the Alaska delegation has justified the oil sale restrictions. The Senate is beginning to study a similar bill sponsored by Don Riegle (D-Mich.) and Mark Hat­ field (R-Ore.). Job-Related Deaths are Mourned f "• > Another one-year extension of the export ban on Alaska crude oil is headed for the House Foreign Affairs Committee after being passed by one of its subcommit­ tees. The extension, if passed by both the House and Senate, would con­ tinue the restriction until Septem­ ber 30, 1991. The ban has been in place since the Alaskan North Slope began production in 1973. Various maritime organizations aind businesses, including the Seafarers, lobbied the House Inter­ national Economic Policy and Trade Subcommittee in support of legislation extending the North Slope restrictions. Sftj President Michael Sacco told the subcom­ mittee that lifting the ban would not lower the national deficit as the oil that would have come to the lower 48 states would have to be purchased elsewhere. He said Americans would lose jobs be­ cause U.S.-flag tankers would no longer be used to transport the oil to or from foreign countries. The loss of the tankers would reduce the military's sealift capabilities in case of war, Sacco noted. <By law. .:.'v--"' r-' ••: Trade unionists gathered last month in ceremonies around the countiy to mourn the deaths of 3,300 workers who died on the job in 1988. Seafarers from the Mobile area donned their white caps and marched with the Alabama state AFL-CIO in a procession that ended with a wreath-laying cere­ mony. In addition to the thousands who died in work-related incidents, the Bureau of Labor Statistics esti­ mates that in 1988 more than 6.4 million people suffered occupa­ tional injuries. The AFL-CIO, the federation of labor organizations that includes the SIU, estimates that each day toxic substances, explosions and unsafe conditions kill or injure more than 20,000 workers. Each year on April 28, unions from around the country gather together to remember those who have suf­ fered and died because of unsafe working conditions. In addition to calling public at­ tention to dangerous working con­ ditions by holding an annual Worker Memorial Day, unions are constantly attempting to establish safer workplaces through collec­ tive bargaining and encouraging elected officials to enact legisla­ tion that brings about improved safety standards and enforcement procedures. Seafarers pay tribute to the 3,300 workers who lost their lives during 1988 in work-related accidents and injuries. From the left are Mobile members R.A. Waitten, Torre Kidd, Robert Prittchett, Stephen Fulford, Jack Kennedy and Robert Scott. Dravo Has New Contract Crewmembers aboard the Dredge Albatross, along with other SIU mernbers working on Dravo Basic Materials equipment, recently ratified a new union contract coyenng working hours, wages and conditions. Pictured above right, wearing the traditional SIU white cap, are Albatross SIU men (left to right) Jimmy Bannisten Oliver Jackson and Lawrence Thomas. At left is crewmernber Lonnie Abrams. The Albatross is working on the Alabama River about 160 miles north of Mobile. House, Senate Hung Up On Issues in Oil Spill Bill Disputes between House and Senate conferees signaled the start of meetings between the two groups of legislators to create a compromise omnibus oil spill bill. About the only agreement the two sides reached during their First meeting late last month was to name U.S. Representative Walter Jones (D-N.C.), the head of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, as chairman of the conferees. After that the meeting broke down over the issue of adopting the international protocols governing liability for oil spills. Senator George Mitchell (DMaine) stood up for the previously passed Senate bill when he stated the U.S. should not become a sig­ natory to the intemational liability fund. He said it should be handled as a treaty with the Senate provid­ ing advice and consent before the U.S. adopts it. The Senate majority leader noted his body has refused to give its consent on the matter for the last five years and has no inten­ tion of doing so now. After hearing Mitchell explain the intemational convention sets liability standards lower than some already instituted by several states. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) noted the time for the protocols had come and gone. House members were upset by the position being taken by the senators. Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska) reminded senators that the House had included the protocols in its oil spill bill and had the right to negotiate for its passage in the compromise bill. Repre­ sentatives Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) and Claudine Schneider (R-R.I.) asked that the protocols fight not hold up the rest of the legislation. The conferees have scheduled subcommittee meetings through May to tackle other areas of dis­ agreement. Besides the different language involving the protocols, the two branches did not agree on when and if double hulls/double bottoms should be used. The House bill called for all newly constmcted tankers entering U.S. ports to be fitted with double hulls or bottoms. Existing tankers would have to phase in double hulls or bottoms over a 15-year period. The Senate bill required the federal govern­ ment to issue regulations on tanker construction. Skinner Urges Phase-Out of Single Huiis The Bush administration is ur­ ging House and Senate conferees to adopt double hulls on deep sea tankers by the year 2000. Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner stated the administration's position in a letter to the conferees dated May 9. "The Administration generally supports requiring double hulls on new constmction of ocean­ going tank vessels, if consistent with findings in the National Academy of Sciences report that double hulls are safe and afford a better protection to the environment than other design features," the letter read. He said the administration believes single-hull, deep sea tankers should be phased out after 25 years of service. Skinner noted the administration would not object to an exemption until 2015 for vessels servicing a deepwater port licensed under the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 unless an intemational double-hull stand­ ard is implemented before then. Conceming the tankers and bar­ ges plying the inland waterways and Great Lakes, Skinner stated the double-hull requirement should be extended until 2015. He noted fresh­ water crafts generally have longer lives than saltwater vessels. How­ ever, he urged inland and Great Lakes companies to begin building only double-hull tankers and barges. Skinner stated the administration wants to work with the conferees to create legislation "that will afford the greatest protection to the en­ vironment without disrupting oil supplies, sending American refining jobs offshore or imposing unjus­ tified burdens on the American con­ sumer." Wiii ' 'ik-r-'-'] '"'.'J �Those completing the six-week bosun recertification training include (left to right, front row) Michael Kadderly, Jim Carter, Instructor John Smith, Paul Lewis, (second row) Carmine Bova, Robert Carson, Jim Dawson, (third row) QMED Frank Tymczys/n, Lawrence Zepada, Robert E. Allen, Mike Willis, (back row) John Thompson, • Pak, Lee Lohman and George Diefenbach. As trainees watch, bosuns go over the side of the Bull Shepard irt a bosun's chair to demonstrate safety techniques while chipping and painting. Thirteen Union Deck Department Members Graduate from Top-of-tho-Line Training Course I.' "They were a fantastic group to work with," said Lundeberg In­ structor Ed Boyer of the most recent group of Seafarers to com­ plete the bosun recertification pro­ gram. "They were outstanding, fabulous," the 16-year teacher went on. "It was a wonderful op­ portunity to work with these guys." Thirteen bosuns from across the country graduated during the monthly SIU meeting May 7 at Piney Point, Md. Seven of the bosuns started their careers as trainees at the Lundeberg School, a fact that did not escape Boyer's notice. "Over half of them sat in my basic deck classroom course back in 1974 and '75," he remembered. "A few years later they were at­ tending able seaman training, then the bosun program. I've toown some of them all their adult life. It is a wonderful feeling to see them go all the way to the tip-top of the union." The bosuns received refresher courses in flrefighting, deck and shipboard procedures, first aid, safety and ship handling. They took part in union education clas­ ses that included a visit to the nation's capital in Washington, D.C. One of the courses taken by the bosuns was to work with the men and women just starting their maritime careers. The group helped the trainees with knot tying and provided firsthand accounts of life at sea. The bosuns also worked the trainees around the Bull Shepard, a training vessel tied to the docks at Piney Point, to show the newcomers a variety of techni­ ques they will need to know when they board their first ship. , All the bosuns commented that meeting and working with the trainees was one of the highlights of their stay at the Lundeberg School. "Don't forget to mention that we beat them several times in Softball games," Recertified Bosun Jim Dawson laughed to a chorus of cheers from his classmates. During the graduation ceremony, the bosuns thanked the SIU for the opportunities it has provided them and advised the trainees to continue learning and upgrading once they go to sea. •• t v • • ' ,ii '•>-1.J- , "s-- • Mike Willis extinguishes a pit fire during training at the University of Maryland firefighting center in La Plata. I .1- James Carter (left) and Jim Dawson listen to a speaker during a Washington rally for striking Greyhound drivers, Carter provided several of the photos on this page. Bosun recertification training is not all classroom work as George Diefenbach left) assists Jim Dawson into his firefighting gear at the La Plata, Md. facility. Recertified Bosun Errol Pak (left) shows trainee Timothy Williamshow to tie a knot. • •r • A . ••I ' ii-. 0IS :;.:v • .V �SOFAIlBtSm 8 Eastern, Unions Resume Talks •: Court Removes Lorenzo as Company's Head Man ' • iy-'- :v:f|; ..-/r •-.a'. '. • .' r' V •' "^.'' . ' ' '• -'i • •'i' •.Ufv;: '-• v''^. ? V •• i ifc'' • •''• • '••'''. -•" Talks to end the 14-month strike by the International Association of Machinists (lAM) and Eastern Air Lines continue following a courtordered change in the company's pilot seat. Federal Bankruptcy Judge Bur­ ton Lifland late last month agreed with the JAM as well as the Air Line Pilots Association and Transport Workers Union that Texas Air Chairman Frank Lo­ renzo was incompetent to run the airline and placed a trusteeship headed by Martin Shugrue to take over Eastern, "Charlie Bryan (president of the machinists' local representing Eastem) has met with Shugrue," said lAM spokesman Frank Ortis. "They have opened a dialogue and had a positive meeting. Charlie said he was pretty responsive but we all know Eastem can't make it without labor peace," Ortis added. The final straw for Lifland and the committee of unsecured creditors—representing travel agents, banks, aircraft manufac­ turers, ticket holders and unionscame when Lorenzo's management team reneged on a deal to repay more than $1 billion in debts. That a^eement, which was supported by the judge and a majority of the committee but op­ posed by the unions, called for a retum of 50 cents on the dollar. It was reached in March, but Lorenzo withdrew it unilaterally by the end of the month. Shugme had been in charge of Texas Air's other airline. Con­ tinental, but was forced to resign by Lorenzo. He was the person named to head Eastem if a buyout by former baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth had not been blocked by Lorenzo last year. Ortis noted that Shugme is a veteran of both the worker and management sides of the airline industry. "He had been a pilot and worked his way up," Ortis said. LAM President George Korpius noted the union had been trying to wam Lifland how Lorenzo was destroying the airline. He said the union was pleased that "Lorenzo has finally been exposed as the in­ competent, conniving, greedy air­ line wrecker he is," but this could have been settled months ago. The strike by the I AM against Eastem began March 4,1989, one day after Lorenzo locked the gates on the employees. The machinists were joined by the pilots and flight attendants in a sympathy walkout, effectively stopping the airline. Lorenzo filed for federal bankmptcy protection on March 9, 1989. He since had been trying to rebuild the carrier with scabs and through the court system. Frank Gill (left) hits the bricks with Joe Moss, a Machinists union picket cap­ tain, at Los Angeies Internationai Air­ port. Seafarers across the country are continuing their support of the strike against Eastern Air Lines. Sen. Mateunaga Succumbs to Cancer 'V i ".'• most decorated unit in American history. It was comprised of Japanese-American citizens in­ cluding his fellow Hawaiian senator, Daniel Inouye. After holding several governmental jobs, the Hawaii na­ tive was elected to the territorial House of Representatives where he served from 1954 to 1959. He came to Washington as a con­ gressman in 1962 and was elected to the Senate in 1976. ' Promoted U.S.-Flag Fleet Spark M. Matsunaga U.S. Senator Spark M. Mat­ sunaga (D-Hawaii), a good friend of the Seafarers as well as or­ ganized labor, died of cancer April 15 in Toronto, Canada. He was 73. Matsunaga had a long and dis­ tinguished career in public service. While working on his bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii, he served as a public school teacher. During World War II, he was a highly decorated mem­ ber of the Army's famous 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the In his biggest victory for the Seafarers and the maritime in­ dustry, Matsunaga managed to pass a bill allowing a tax break for conventions held aboard U.S-flag vessels. The legislation allowed U.S.-flag cmise ships to compete against hotels and foreign-flag ves­ sels for convention trade. He was known to his friends and constituents for his warm and easygoing manner. He quietly had worked his way to the second highest ranking position, behind Chairman Lloyd. Bentsen, on the Senate Finance Committee at the time of his death. AS-t-Ci!' SyPPOKtS Seafarers show their unity with members of the Amalgamated Transit Union who are striking against Greyhound. SlU members (left to right) T. Catania, Ambrose Cuccinotta and R. Gorbia display the Seafarers banner during a New York solidarity raily last month. NLRBRulesFor BusCo.Strikers The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) will be filing unfair labor-practice charges against Greyhound Lines based on a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board decision announced May 15. The ruling charged the bus com­ pany with imposing the terms of its bargaining proposal on drivers before a negotiating impasse was reached. The ruling could make Greyhound fire the more than 3,000 scabs hired as "replacement drivers." The NLRB announcement came one week after Greyhound Chairman Fred Currey unilaterally declared the strike over. More than 9,000 union members continue to picket against Greyhound despite Currey's bold assertion. ATU President James La Sala said the remark by Currey was like "Napoleon declaring victory at Waterloo. It is both ridiculous and false." Currey made the statement May 7 after negotiations between the ATU and management fell through. Federal mediators brought Greyhound to the table for the first time since mid-March. Ed Strait, president of the ATU coun­ cil of Greyhound locals, decried Greyhound's latest offer as "an in­ sult" and providing "no dignity for thedrivers." The company offered a fouryear wage freeze followed by a 3 percent hike in each of the next two years. Greyhound also sought to eliminate around 4,000 union jobs during the term of the contract. Union members had agreed to wage rollbacks in their two pre­ cious contracts. The union is seek­ ing to recover some of those reductions, especially since Grey­ hound showed a profit in 1989. Keep Merchant Marlne Strong Is Maritime Day Message One way to pay respect to those U.S. seafarers who lost their lives in time of war is to keep the U.S.flag merchant fleet strong in time of peace. This was the sentiment of the government officials, maritime representatives and union officials who participated in the annual Merchant Marine Memorial Ser­ vice on May 22 in Washington, D.C. The event was held in two parts with one hosted by the Department of Transportation in its building while the other took place at the Washington Navy Yard. Captain Warren Leback, head of the Transportation Depart­ ment's Maritime Administration, noted that without the "supreme sacrifices of merchant mariners in all wars" history may have been different. Leback, a former mariner himself, said, "Merchant mariners and seafarers are so often forgotten in times of peace." Rear Admiral Francis Donovan, the newly appointed commander of the Military Sealift Command, took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Navy yard. In his speech, he reminded those in the. audience honoring the maritime heritage that the military and mer­ chant marine have a strong inter­ dependence. "We need a strong merchant marine in times of war and peace," Donovan said. In 1933, Congress designated May 22, the date in 1819 the SS Savannah made the first transatlan­ tic steamship voyage, as National Maritime Day. Memorial services are held nationwide to honor those men and women who died in ser­ vice to their country as merchant mariners. During World War II alone, 733 American vessels were sunk and more than 6,000 seafarers lost their lives. Lundeberg School students stand at at­ tention during the playing of Taps at the Merchant Marine Memorial Ser­ vice. "I:: i; • A; �; ' .'r. 'I-''".*-- •' ^ MY 1990 fj . •;5S? •, '••I Wi:' The J. A. W. Iglehart is well into its 26th season delivering cement to Great Lakes ports as a self-un­ loading carrier. The 500-foot ves­ sel carries dry bulk cement from Alpena, Mich, or Bath, Ontario, Canada to Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland or Duluth,Minn./Superior. Wis. The pride Iglehart crewmembers have in their vessel is evidenced in the tender, loving care spent in keep­ ing up the appearance of the Inland Lakes Management vessel. When looking at the Iglehart from the deck to within the bowels of the conveyors, it is hard to believe the ship is 54 years old. The Iglehart came out of theSun Shipyard in 1936 as the deep sea tanker Amoco, according to Gene Stafford, vice president for ad­ ministration at Inland Lakes Management. "It was one of the first tankers built under the direc­ tion of the Maritime Administra­ tion," Stafford continued. "It preceeded both the T-1 and T-2 tankers." During the early '60s, the vessel began calling on the "sweet" waters of the Great Lakes. In 1965, the ship, renamed the Iglehart, came out of the Bay Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. as a self-unloader. Above the noise of the con­ veyors, Wheelsman Joe DeVogel told a Seafarers LOG reporter: "There is a lot of work on this ship, but it is a good one to be on. iv'; •' Oiler Gene Hayes keeps an eye on the engine room to make sure there are no hitches while the vessel is docked. Wheelsman Joseph DeVogel (left) and Conveyorman Wayne Portice (right) escort Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen aboard the cement carrier as it unloads in Clev leveland. 3; •f "4,: •'Mr'"' •• -.'V . -tl'; f' Mi;'-: l"i'. •- MMa:..'. .4c 'k • usts a lever to ensure an even flow of cement through the Iglehart's conveyor belt. Who says you can't sit down on the job? Deckhand Lee Howard chips away at a railing while the Iglehart is docked on the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland. • ' I . .X. mm' ii G �SlAFARm LOG 10 George Home Dies at 87, WasH.Y. Times Marine Editor George Home •i T. •- r".,. ..• :' .J'V: ••/•<•••.,. ^SriS&S'y George Home, who for more than 40 years as a New York Times reporter and editor covered the New York waterfront and mari­ time, and who frequently reported on the activities of the SIU, died on April 19 at the age of 87 at his home in Ardmore, Okla. A native of Texas who was raised in Oklahoma, Home was at­ tracted to the excitement of New York's harbor when it teemed with shipping activity. Passenger and cargo ship piers virtually ringed lower Manhattan and dotted the Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey waterfronts. Home began his marine writing career after attending Columbia University in the early '20s, first writing a shipping column for the Moming Telegraph, then for the New York American. In 1927 he became a ship news reporter for the New York Times, which named him editor of the ship news depart­ ment in 1940. During World War II he covered invasions in the South Pacific. In 1960 the Times merged cov­ erage of the shipping, aviation and automobile industries into the transportation news department, with Home as editor. A gentle and unassuming man. Home was wide­ ly respected throughout the in­ dustry for the accuracy and faimess of his reporting. He covered a couple of SIU con­ ventions in Washington during the presidency of the late Paul Hall with whom he spent many long hours over the years discussing events impacting on the condition of U.S. shipping. Home retired in 1970. He is sur­ vived by his wife of 60 years, the former Carolyn Mather, a Scottish actress whom he first met while covering the arrival of a passenger vessel in New York, and two broth­ ers, Dr. Malcolm Home of Ard­ more and Sam Home of Washington. Fishing is Great in New Bedford The New Bedford fishing fleet pulled in $141 million in fish last year, the largest amount in the country. SIU members crew many of the port's vessels. Above, SIU fishermen talk about the good catch. Pictured left to right are SIU Port Employee Eugenic Sousa, Engineer Manual Casgueira, Cook Manuel Pacheco and Deckhand Antonio Gorugo. Crew of Roesch Helps Vessel in 'Whlteout' The SlU-crewed William R. Roesch came to the rescue of a grounded ore carrier last month in the St. Mary's River near the Soo Locks between Michigan's upper peninsula and Ontario, Canada. Iron ore from the SS Reserve (left) is loaded into a hopper aboard the Wil­ liam R. Roesch in order to lighten the grounded ore carriet...^ Snow and Bad Weather The Pringle Transit vessel was ordered by its parent company, Columbia Transportation, to assist the SS Reserve, which was mnniiig froin Superior, Wis. to Toledo, Ohio. The Roesch came alongside the Reserve and took on some of the iron ore so the Rese:rve could float again. Deckhand Jack Chapin, who provided the photograph to the LOG, said the Reserve en­ countered a "whiteout" created by blowing snow and bad weather. The ship was trying to pass through Rockcut on the St. Mary's River, which connects Lake Superior with Lake Huron. Chapin said he was not aware of any injuries on the Reserve but the ship suffered about 300 feet of damage to its starboard side. The Roesch was able to com­ plete the voyage for the Reserve, then retum to its normal schedule on the Lakes. SlU-Crewed OrgulfTug McDermott Plies The Lower Mississippi River on Coal Run Pushing up to 35 barges, the SlU-crewed McDermott tug care­ fully makes its way up and down the lower Mississippi River. Usually laden with coal, the vessel's crewmembers take special care to ensure the safe navigation of the tug and her barges. The McDermott is one of three of the largest tugs in Orgulf s fleet. Its task, primarily to transport coal. in recent times has been made more difficult because of low water levels on the river. McDermott crewmembers routinely stop at Moore's Landing, about 60 miles north of St. Louis, to take on supplies and fiiel. The photos on this page were taken when union Patrolman Joe Sigler met with the SIU members on the vessel to go over questions con- Even nightfall cannot keep Deckhand Eric Briese from his duties of splicing a wire so it can be used safely later. "5= T:: yj:--v • •' _ .' ceming the contract, health and welfare claim procedures, and upgrading schedules at the union's Lundeberg School in Piney Point. The J.S. McDermott, a 10,5(X) gross ton, triple screw vessel, was built in the early '80s and joined the Orgulf fleet when the SlU-contracted company acquifed Federal Barge Lines. Ken Hightower, cook aboard the McDermott, is well known by fellow crew members for his culinary treats He also ships with Red Circle, an SIU company Lead Deckhand Louis Timms readies the McDermott's lines while at Moore's Landing, Wyatt, Mo. Deckhand Tim Phillips pitclWs in to carry stores aboard the tug so the crew woiftao hungry. i'A I 1^ �•! ' n X":^s^a i x. MYim . •, fi'i -I S-L Vessels Pay Off In Long Beachy Calif. ig' 'vcr.vi; , When the Sea-Land vessels Enterprise, Navigator and Defender dock in Long Beach, Calif., a long trip across the Pacific Ocean and back is completed. The SlU-crew onboard looks forward to its just reward from the com­ pany: a payoff. Besides receiving money from Sea-Land, it also is a time to meet with the local union representative and catch up on union and national events—such topics as the continu­ ing Eastern strike, random drug testing and the importance of con­ tributing to SPAD and the Maritime Defense League. In addition to boarding the SeaLand vessels in Long Beach, union patrolmen meet with SIU crew members when the ships dock in Oakland and Honolulu. In photos on this page, the SeaLand Enterprise had just returned from Okinawa, Japan and Guam. Receiving mail aboard ship on a timely basis was a concern the ship's committee reported to the union patrolman. Safety was the main topic of dis­ cussion for the members aboard the the Sea-Land Navigator during a union meeting held" before the ves­ sel sailed for the Far East. SEA-LANDNA VIGATOR—Members of the ship's committee (left to right) StewardBaker/Ship's Secretary John Alamar, Bosun Christian Christensen, Chief Cook/Steward Delegate Jimmy Williams and AB/Ship's Chairman Don McFarland meet with Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson (left). 5: • -3 •• '.Ii' SEA-LAND £A/rEf?P#?/S£—In photo above, payoff is the time to discuss any problems that may have occurred during the voyage. Meeting with Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson (seated left) are members of the ship's committee (left to right) AB John Emrich, AB/Deck Delegate E.F. O'Brien, Electrician B.H. Waddell, Bosun J.V. Schoenstein, Engine Delegate B.D. Wright and Chief Cook/Steward Delegate H.A. Curry. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE— In photo at left. Chief Cook H.A. Curry (left) and Steward W. Williams pose for a quick picture outside the galley. ''x-'j-.'V -..-•v.,, ,.• SEA-LAND DEFENDER—photo above, members of the ship's commit­ tee hold a union meeting. From the left, they are: AB Eugene Oya, Electrician/Educationa Director R. Gumanas, DEU/Engine Delegate Steve Rollins, Bosun/Chairman Rafael Clemente, AB/Deck Delegate Robert Funk, Wilmington Port Agent Anderson and Chief Cook/Steward Delegate D'Vaughn Scruggs. SEA-LAND DEFENDER— Steward/Baker James Jones, in photo at right, takes the opportunity to ask for a clarification of the contract. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR-ANiper Mobamed Abubaker Ahmed (left) and GSU Munassar H. Mohamed get some of Chief Cook Jimmy Williams' great food. The Sea-Land Navigator is on a run to the Far East. School Training Saves Life Of Lundeberg Student Fast action and teamwork saved the life of Lundeberg School Trainee Don Baker after he had an allergic reaction to medication he hadt^en. Baker, like other members of Class 453, was feeling the effects of a high pollen count around Piney Point last month. A classmate gave him some medicine to ease his problem; however he did not know Baker was allergic to it. While standing watch in his dor­ mitory, Baker took the medication and soon went into convulsions. Trainee Vin Ennis saw his friend fall and quickly called for a security guard. Ray Nahrgang, who is trained in first aid and CPR, responded and brought Baker back to consciousness after applying CPR. Baker was taken in an am­ bulance staffed by volunteer paramedic and Lundeberg school admissions employee Cindy Knott to a local hospital where he spent the night under observation. He retumed to school the next day still a little shaken by the experience, but in good health and spirits none­ theless. The student body organized a special awards ceremony for Nahrgang, Ennis and Knott as well as first aid instructors Byron Cummings and John Smith. Baker publically thanked all involved and advised fte trainees to remember their first aid and CPR training be­ cause there is no telling when it could be needed. SIU President Michael Sacco made a surprise visit to the student assembly and urged the trainees to continue their learning after they leave the school. •1% If •* m Trainee Don Baker is flanked by the two men who helped save his life April 17: Lundet)erg security guard Ray Nahrgang (left) and classmate Vin Ennis. [,[. - p • i;-!'it' • - �SCAfARaSLOG 12 Five SIU Members Given Commendations deck department SIU members on the Lakes. The family maintains a 168-acre cattle ranch in Rapid River, Mich. In his spare time, Frankovitch enjoys snowmobiling and country music. SIU members are known in the maritime industry for their high level of training and professional attitude. It is, nevertheless, gratify­ ing when others see these qualities in the membership and take the time to express their appreciation. Five members have been sin­ gled out recently by four different companies for commendations. s£> i i i Delta Queen Reoagnizes Valor of SIU Deckhands High Ratings from Seahawk For Bosun Fred Seiiman - mm. ,^ '- • • a •.., M V ^• ." >• :- •» 'i-- ir '•-.' fi • ?h $:}t: "It is my opinion that were I to search for a textbook example of what a bosun should be, Mr. Sellman would come the closest to any I have ever sailed with." Captain D.R. Webb of theSpirit of Texas wrote these words to the operations office of Seahawk Management as Bosun Fred Sellman was completing a relief job aboard the ship. Not only did the master offer high praise for Sellman, but so did the chief mate. James Lay spoke highly of Sellman's leadership both on deckand as ship's chairman. He said many times he would suggest Sellman have the crew perform certain duties only to discover it either had been accomplished or was being done. "In a matter of practical sea­ manship, Mr. Sellman has consis­ tently exceeded my expectations," Lay said. "He combines years of experience and an ability to grasp the 'big picture' with a talent for utilizing his people efficiently and an old-fashioned work ethic." Sellman, a native of Texas, served as bosun on the historic visit made by the Spirit of Texas last fall to deliver the first American aid to the Solidarity-led Polish govern­ ment. The 57-year-old joined the SIU in 1970. When he was asked by the Detroit News if any experi­ ence could top the trip to Gdynia, Polapd, he responded, "Nothing, nothing that would equal this. It was like electricity going through everything over there." He re­ counted a story about going into town, then receiving a ride back to the ship for free because the driver of a car who saw him and two shipmates walking back to the ves­ sel remembered seeing them on television. The only English the driver spoke was "Spirit of Texas, Spirit of Texas." Guy E. Pulliam, operations manager at Seahawk, said of Sell­ man, "It is a pleasure to have em­ ployees like Mr. Sellman. He shows the union can function and the excellent caliber of personnel that the union can make available to the industry." i i i AMSEA Praises Quick Action Taken by Cook/Baker Cook/Baker Luis Gonzalez is known among his shipmates on the 1St Lt. Baldomero Lopez as having a nose for fine food. But on the r.:i During his trip to Poland aboard the Spirit of Texas, Fred Sellman, right, distributes SIU caps to members of Solidarity. moming of January 17, they were glad his nose could whiff a scent not familiar to the galley. Brother Gonzalez smelled smoke while helping to prepare breakfast at 5:45 a.m. He immedi­ ately secured the electrical equip­ ment in the galley and called the bridge and engine room. He then gathered and readied all the dry chemical fire extinguishers in the vicinity. Within a few seconds. First As­ sistant Engineer Robert McKenna arrived in the galley and helped Gonzalez locate the source of the smoke: the steam kettle control wiring. According to Captain Michael J. Mahoney, a dangerous situation was averted thanks to Gonzalez' quick thinking. "It is times such as this that re­ mind all of us on the Lopez that we are fortunate to have Luis on­ board," Mahoney reported to Jim Childs, chief of safety and training for the ship's contractor, Ameri­ can Overseas Marine (AMSEA). "He is a credit to the SIU, AMSEA and the merchant marine. AH on­ board commend him for his ac­ tions." Childs„in a letter reporting the incident to SIU President Michael Sacco, noted that AMSEA is "for­ tunate to have high quality and pro­ gressive SIU and AMSEA training programs and blessed to have peo­ ple like Luis Gonzalez on our team." ^ ^ American Steamship Names Outstanding Mariner of 1989 John G. Frankovitch has been named an Outstanding Mariner for 1989 for his work in the American Steamship Company (ASC) fleet. The conveyorman just began his eighth season aboard the MV Nicolet. The Michigan native began his career at ASC in 1971, working as a fireman on the Char­ les C. West. He became a con­ veyorman in 1974 aboard the MV H. Lee White. The company cited Frankovitch, a member of the SIU Great Lakes Division since 1958, for "provid­ ing consistently smooth operations day in and day out." The company went on to say, "He is a great sailor, but even more importantly, he is a great person. He has the ability to make people feel comfortable, al­ ways remains pleasant and takes a tremendous amount of pride in completing every endeavor to the very best of his ability;" Frankovitch and his wife, Kath­ leen, have raised five sons, three of whom—^Todd, Tim and Jeff-—are Each month the Delta Queen Steamboat Company recognizes vessel personnel who have gone "above and beyond the call of duty." Joe Giraud, deckhand aboard the Mississippi Queen, was named "Employee of the Month" for January and also was chosen the winner of the company's quarterly safety award. Giraud jumped into the Missis­ sippi River at Robin Street to res­ cue a temporary worker who tripped off the wharf, struck the boat and fell unconscious into the river. Greg Maxwell, head deckhand aboard the Delta Queen, also was chosen "Employee of the Month" for January. He administered first aid to a coworker who arrived at the boat with a badly cut hand, then drove the injured employee to the hospital. Members like the five men­ tioned above exist throughout the union and are what help make the SIU strong. UquMnii Seafaier Question: What did you do dur­ ing the winter while the Great Lakes were iced over? Mike DeVeau, Deckhand—I stayed home and enjoyed the family. I also went ice fishing and did sonie work around the (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Duluth, Minn.) David Akerstrom, Deck­ hand—^I spent my time in the union hall in hopes of getting a job. I helped Delores with some odd jobs around the haU. Ray Soyring, Gateman—I took my family to Florida and Disney World. I It was the first time we went down there. It may be a while before we go" back. house. Jeff Johnson, Ordinary Sea­ man—I played in a band. We play rock and heavy metal in the Duluth (Minn.) and Superior (Wis.) area. Otherwise, I was Mr. Mom with my four kids. Don Alholm, Deckhand—I spent my time ice fishing and working around the house. Fred Bancook, Deckhand—I spent a lot of time working around the new house I pur­ chased in Ma­ ple, Wis. When I could get away, I did some ice fishing. Leonard Kanti, Wiper—I shot pool. I am on a team in the Du­ luth (Minn.) and Superior (Wis.) area. We played in several tour­ naments. �P-r-t- cMSSM&il •'mymo ^ s K- W't-i \-'M ' Although the USNS Kawishiwi is one of the newest replenishment vessels in the Military Sealift Com­ mand—Pacific Fleet, experience seems to be the key word onboard the "Special K," as it is affec­ tionate y called by its crewmembers. Third Assistant Engineer Dick Breslin has been sailing for 44 ^ years while Chief Steward Brownie Watson is close behind with 42 years at sea. Compared to these two. Pumpman Jaines McCray Sr. is a mere babe. He "only" has 19 years experience. The Norfolk, Va. na­ tive grew up around ports in his hometown. He graduated from class #86 at the Lundeberg School in 1968. "In addition to learning seamanship skills, I helped build the barracks," he proudly remem­ bers. McCray returned to Piney Point in 1974 to upgrade as a QMED but tried his luck on the shore from 1976 to 1979. "It didn't work out too well," he recalled. "A friend told me about MSC and I started shipping the same day aboard the USNS Passumpsic." McCray said he has not looked back to the shore » 1-7 Remembers Being New I knew what I wanted and took off." The young man was gone so long that Wright went a^ut his business and forgot he sent the seaman on the request. "About a half hour later, he came back, out of breath, and said he looked all over the ship but couldn't find a foxtail. I told him I already had one. That's when he looked at the handbroom I was holding and real­ ized what I wanted." To help new merchant mariners gain experience, Wright and Mc­ Cray have some advice. "Keep your eyes and ears open and know your job," Wright said. "Follow someone who ^ows what he is doing," McCray added. "Learn your job because you won't know it all at the end of your furst day, week, whatever. And be a man about what you are going to do." ' (•' » •• . .'V; •• .V, . . !i y'\ l/'- v • • ,4^' I " !. i 1-'^ "• W • r 1 'i-i??- ••. ?,! • '• sra .. . ' iy -.yvi-..,- • '• r-'j ; 1?;. ,«•- :y i' W -•j v Yeoman Storekeeper Herman Dial reviews the MSCPAC wage scale before a crew meeting aboard the USNS KawlshlwI. The bulletin was Issued by the Government Services Division of the union advising members sailing on MSCPAC vessels of Increased pay scales. ,,y: •rv'-,;,. , 'jr'JfeSsy' Taklm ng^a break from their discussion of the MSCPAC wage scale are, from the left: AB Maintenance Albert Scott, Pumpman James McCray St-, Engineer LIndel Howard and Second Electrician Sam D. Wright. •yy ;|yy '.•.v.: t'l-: 'rf*- - ; ?A„;.y A-. "Vl'; mi^-' �iff" f Ti'V' SEAAIfffffS £06 14 &• iff- QMED Procedures to Change *•: •W '•'H 'H' I.' • S: •'• •,• r^ j . ^ • •-.if". • •fx • •: • •' "•' Starting next month, engine department members with Q]\feD endorsements will have to begin upgrading their classification towards the rating of QMED 1 in order to retain their registration rights. SIU members traditionally have been among the best trained and highly skilled mariners in the world. This change was instituted by the union in conjunction with representatives of deep sea con­ tracted companies through the Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB). The decision made last month stated all QMED members who do not have Class 1 status as defined in the l?asic bargaining agreement must apply for and complete the courses designated by the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship to attain the next highest rating. This will begin June 161 The board also approved making three of the 11 specialty courses for QMEDs mandatory and upgraders must take one of the three when attending the Lun­ deberg School. The mandatory courses include the Marine Electrical Maintenance, Pumproom Operations and Maintenance and Refrigeration Systems Main­ tenance and Operations. ITie change that will be noticed by the members is they no longer will be able to pick which two specialty courses to study to move up one classification. Members still will have the option to pick from one of the remaining eight courses of study. The electives in­ clude Automation, Diesel Engine Technology, Marine Electronics Technician, Hydraulics, Variable Speed D.C. Drives, Welding, Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance and ElectroHydraulics. The school has added more classes in the specialty cour­ ses to its 1990 calendar to assist those wanting to upgrade. In calling for the change, the SAB noted &e maritime industry's need for trained black gang mem­ bers to handle and maintain reefer cargo containers and to be able to provide electrical, hydraulic and mechanical maintenance. QMEDs are eligible to register for up to one calendar year after receiving their present classification before ap­ plying to upgrade. The present QMED classifica­ tions held by engine department members will be honored no mat­ ter which specialty courses they have completed. The collective bargaining agreement lists four QMED clas­ sifications; QMED 4, one Lun­ deberg School specialty course completed; QMED 3, two or three specialty courses completed; QMED 2, four or five specialty courses completed; and QMED 1, six or more specialty courses com­ pleted. Wages go up in the basic collective bargaining agreement with each classification level. The SlU-crewed Delta Queen (top) is the only authentic, fully-restored historic steamboat in the United States to still carry overnight passengers. Her sister, the Mississippi Queen, is considered the largest and grandest steamboat ever built. Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Celebrates Hundredth Year This year marks the hundredth birthday of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. While America has changed a lot in the last 100 years, the grand tradition of steamboating still lives onboard the SlU-crewed Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen— America's only two overnight paddlewheel steamboats. The Greene family, who began the line which would become known as the Delta Queen Steam­ boat Company, purchased their first boat, the H.K. Bedford, in 1890. Capt. Gordon Greene, his wife Mary (herself an ac­ complished river pilot and steam­ boat captain) and their sons owned and operated 28 different steamers during those years. In 1947, the Greenes' son Tom purchased the Delta Queen, today recognized as a National Historic Landmark, and brought her from Califomia to the Missis­ sippi. In 1976 the company built the largest and most luxurious paddlewheeler, the Mississippi Queen, which combines the Vic­ torian charm , of the older boats with the ultimate in modem com­ fort and conveniences. Purchased In 1890, the H.K. Bedford was the first steamboat owned by the company known today as the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Mary Greene (second from right) stands with passengers in front of the Greenland, an early river steamboat. USCG Honors N.J. Firefighting Seafarers who graduated from the Freehold, N.J. firefighting training facility while attending the Lundeberg School of Seamanship will be accepted by the Coast Guard as satisfying the require­ ments for advanced firefighting. Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education at the Lundeberg School, received notification from the USCG last month. Eglinton noted the training must have taken place between June 5, 1978 and December 1,1989. Seafarers must show proof of successfully com­ pleting the course, he said. The Coast Guard stated that those members who completed the course between the above dates will not need to attend any further firefighting training. This is impor­ tant because the USCG recently announced new regulations requir­ ing advance firefighting for those men and women upgrading or renewing maritime licenses. New Coast Guard Rules Eglinton said tfre USCG an­ nounced as of December 2, 1989, individuals must complete a course which has USCG approval for both basic and advanced firefighting. Earlier this year, the Lundeberg School became the first union training facility to offer both basic and advanced USCG approved firefighting courses. Advanced firefighting courses are being offered June 25 through v.,,' —- 29, August 13 through 17 and Oc­ tober 29 through November 2. To register, members must have taken basic firefighting within the last five years at a qualified location arid present proof of completion. All trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School must complete the basic firefighting course. Egyptian Trade Unionists Visit Lundeberg School Pictured above are members of the delegation of Egyptian trade unionists who visited the Lundebe^ School. Representatives of several labor groups from Egypt toured the Lun­ deberg School recently to leam about training facilities for thenunion members. Those participating in the tour sponsored by the African American Labor Center are pic­ tured at left. They include (front row, left to right) Mohamed Sharawi, Railway Workers Union president; Ahmed Abdel Latif, General Trade Union of Health Services president; Mohamed Fouad Darahem, General Trade Union of Mine Workers president; Ibrahim El Anwar, General Trade Union Textile Workers president. In the back row, from left: Bill Eglinton, vocational educational director at the school; Abdel Latif Eish, General Trade Union of Food Industry Workers president; El Rifai Hamada, Trade Union Health and Safety secretary general; Muhammad Chahine, inteipreter, and Mohamed Ahmed Afifi, General Trade Union of Chemical Workers general treasurer. �• '• •;'^--'r»,.:,^. • .,'S ', Special Supplement Quest for Bigger Profits Spurs Attacks on U.S. Shipping Alms of Giant Commodity Merchants Don't Square With U.S. Interests 'W'M" The second In a series of articles. ';•:. J#!' ' • Not content with the massive govern­ ment subsidies they receive for selling American farm commodities abroad, the giant grain exporters are trying to kill the requirement that allocates a share of the transport of government-generated food aid cargoes to U.S.-flag vessels. Not by coincidence, many of the ex­ porters—^who shared more than $2.3 bil­ lion in U.S. government subsidies be­ tween September 1985 and February 1989 under just one of the agricultural export programs—also have significant financial interests in foreign-flag shipping fleets, which could have greater access to the aid cargo if it were taken away from the American merchant marine. As reported in the April issue of the Seafarers LOG, agribusiness has begun mounting a campaign in Congress to eliminate the U.S.-flag shipping require­ ment, known as cargo preference laws, from the carriage of taxpayer-supported food aid cargoes. The attack comes as Continued on page 2, supplement .. v;E-;v".r • •; 1- , l f'i, /.Vv • 'g -'-i!: fe' .. • • ,•' • •• • • : ,4' - •' • As the agribusiness conglomerates press their fight in Congress to eliminate the U.S.-flag shipping requirement from the carriage of government-generated food cargoes, they hide behind public interest arguments. As the cargo preference battle on Capitol Hill intensifies this summer, the Se^arers LOG has been digging into all aspects of these global agribusiness es­ tablishments. The research reveals some startling facts. For instance, who would have dreamed as these interests were pleading with Congress for the right for foreignflag ships to carry their profit-swollen food aid cargoes that they were tied to foreign interests Md that many of them operated ships under foreign registries? The group fronting for the giant grain interests is known as the North Ameri­ can Export Grain Association (NAEGA). This organization's represen­ tative, in recent House hearings on the farm bill, urged Congress to eliminate the cargo preference requirement gov­ erning the carriage of taxpayer sup­ ported food aid cargoes. This is the group that attacks the maritime industry in newspapers around the country. NAEGA's membership primarily is made up of the world's largest agribusi­ nesses, trading houses and commodity brokerage firms. (See list on supple­ ment's page 4.) Of the companies that pay money to NAEGA to have the trade association press their agenda, half have foreign parents. Eighteen-and-a-half of NAEGA's 37 companies beneficially are owned by interests in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Italy, Canada and Australia. Additionally, many of NAEGA's com­ panies own or have a stake in foreignflag vessels. Often the ownership is hid­ den through a series of subsidiaries or charter arrangements. Most of the grain trading houses that make up NAEGA's membership are involved in the business of transporting commodities. While by no means complete, here is a glimpse of some of the global agribusiness giant's shipping connections; • Cargill, Inc., the largest privately owned company in the United States, with offices in 52 countries around the world, owned or chartered an ocean­ going fleet of 24 foreign-registered ves­ sels in 1985. Two years later, the agri­ business giant reported that it was ex­ panding its foreign-flag fleet. Among Cargill's fleet are the bulk/oil carriers, the Seneca and Sequoia, which are manContinued on page 4, supplement J- "I!: •t: •f �m- - • B':. . iW »®'• j,ng quarter. M- ..>t , • V-S • Soviets Buy More Wheat fc " 'l- WASHINGTW. PlumiP 1.7 miP S5:s;;;rh.'dbey^!rw°;;.';^4^ ggthew h'd^SlrwPI recejve ~ Cir-J-y-du.K Stories in the nation's press report on the highly profitable export grain sales subsidized by the •' '•A' I- : '?"••• . :l. M: • • «•. .% • -ft • •fv ,V!f J:•fe \ ':S' •" - r. • >•t . a 'Export Enhancement Program' is Another Way of Saying Bigger Tax Payer Suhsidies for Giant Grain Exporters Continued from previous page .fi • the legislative body prepares to debate ' the renewal of the 1985 Food Security Act, known as the farm bill. Their goal appears to be the repudia­ tion of a compromise that was worked out five years ago between farm groups and the maritime industry—^an arrange­ ment which enabled the two constituen­ cies to support each others' objectives. In 1985, as the so-called farm bill was being considered by Congress, the mari­ time industry agreed that certain govern­ ment-sponsored agricultural export pro­ grams would be exempted from cargo preference. In return, the farm interests agreed to increase the share of cargoes to be transported by U.S.-flag vessels from 50 percent to 75 percent under the government-donated food aid programs known as Food for Peace or I^blic Law 480 (P.L. 480) and Section 416. The compromise arrangement has been extremely profitable to giant farm and commodity interests, and has pro­ vided some basic underpinnings for the American-flag fleet. All worked well until the changing po­ litical climates in Eastern Europe led to an American aid program being enacted by Congress last fall. During the debate on that issue, the giant grain interests sought to bypass the use of Americanflag ships in the carriage of .food aid to Poland on the grounds that use of for­ eign-flag vessels would be cheaper and consequently would free up funds to buy more grain. This argument touched off an angry response from many members of Con­ gress who reasoned that if the grain in^ terests felt the low cost, low wage for­ eign-flag ships were to be used in the aid transaction, it then would be appropriate to similarly buy the grain that American taxpayers would be sending the Polish nation in the world market where a number of nations were offering com­ modities at lower-than-U.S. prices. The effort to eliminate cargo prefer­ ence laws from the food aid directed towards Poland and other Eastern Euro­ pean nations was soundly defeated in Congress. Many legislators reasoned that while aid to the emerging demo­ cratic countries was vital, it was also important to promote American farm products as well as the U.S.-flag fleet. Having been defeated in Congress last fall, the grain interests, spearheaded by the group known as the North American Export Grain Association, are making another try to torpedo U.S. shipping. SvefmmlOG, As this fight has been developing, the Seafarers LOG has been uncovering a great many facts which cast a cloud over the motivations and activities of the giant grain interests as they attempt to wipe out cargo preference laws—a pol­ icy that has protected America's eco­ nomic and national security since the end of World War II. Here are some of the facts that have come to Ught: Ship Cost Small Percent In fiscal 1989, for example, the De­ partment of Agriculture spent $1.4 bil­ lion to underwrite the foreign sales of agricultural products under the provi­ sions of P.L. 480 and Section 416 laws, which is government-donated aid. In the same year Agriculture laid out $72.2 mil­ lion to cover the cost differential between American and foreign ocean freight costs in carrying 50 percent of these P.L. 480 cargoes in U.S.-flag vessels. The Department of Transportation paid an additional $43.7 million in mari­ time subsidies to cover the remaining 25 percent of the cargo reserved for the American-flag fleet under the provisions of the 1985 Food Security Act. In other words, the $1.4 billion in sub­ sidies paid to agribusiness were 12 times greater than the total outlay of $116 milhon required to cover maritime's ocean freight differential. $7.2 Billion for Ag Exports In addition to the $1.4 billion spent on P.L. 480 and Section 416 aid cargoes, the Department of Agriculture had outlays of $5.8 billion to promote agricultural ex­ ports, which included the so-called Ex­ port Enhancement Program, guaranteed loans and other assistance programs. The U.S. government therefore spent a total of $7.2 billion dollars on behalf of the nation's agricultural exports. On the other hand, the cost of trans­ porting food aid cargoes on U.S.-flag vessels in the same time period, fiscal year 1989, was $116 miflion. Even if the Operating Differential Subsidy funds are added to the amount of funds the U.S.flag fleet receives from government ($220 million in FY 1989), the total monies spent on behalf of American shipping comes to $336 million. (It also should be noted that very little ODS funding goes to vessels engaged in the transport of P.L. 480 cargoes.) While the U.S. government spent $7.2 billion subsidizing American agricultural exports, it only spent $336 million to support a U.S.-flag fleet that is vital to the nation's security in times of national emergency and ensures that essential products reach America in the event of economic embargoes and boycotts called by foreign interests. Export Enhancement^rogram Under one of the agricultural export promotional initiatives known as the Ex­ port Enhancement Program, giant grain dealers enjoy a direct government sub­ sidy. Under EEP, a program established by the 1985 farm bill to make American agricultural commodities competitive with the subsidized food products of the European Community and other nations, an exporter receives a subsidy from the U.S. government for the difference be­ tween the American cost of the product and the commodity's world rate. The subsidy paid under the EEP pro­ gram is handed over to the exporter in the form of "bonuses" paid in certifi­ cates issued by the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Department of Agricul­ ture's wholly owned entity. The certifi­ cates can be transferred or sold to an­ other person or exchanged for commodities owned by the CCC. i The sweeping extent of the payout to agribusiness under the EEP program was contained in an analysis prepared by the General Accounting Office, the government's financial watchdog agency. The chart that appears at the bottom of page 4, supplement, shows the biggest beneficiaries of this program between September 1985 and February 1989. Some of the highlights of the GAO's re­ port show: • The company at the top of the list is Cargill, Inc., which received nearly $445 million of subsidy in the span of less than three and one-half years, more money than the entire maritime industry gets in government subsidies annually. • Of the 71 companies receiving EEP "bonuses," most are international com­ modity trading companies, financial in­ stitutions or giant agribusiness establish­ ments. • Twenty-six of the EEP recipients, or 37 percent, were beneficially owned by foreign interests. In one of the great ironies of the EEP program which was established to combat the heavy subsi­ dies the European Community was pro­ viding its agricultural community, a large amount of American government subsi­ dies are going to British, French, Italian, Swiss and Austrian companies. �:W-'-'M: - ••• !S|-WNI>!.-I.'jtli* •j'. '- • The total amount of U.S.-government subsidies going to foreign-controlled groups under the EEP program is close to $1 billion dollars or 38.5 percent of the total funds. • Subsidy payments totalling $66 million were divided among seven Japaneseowned exporting firms. • The General Accounting Office analy­ sis showed that, during the 29-month pe­ riod covered in its study, U.S. subsidies on wheat sold to the Soviet Union added up to $481 million—^the largest amount spent on shipments to any one country. • Wheat is the major item under the Export Enhancement Progr^, but bo­ nuses also are paid on a variety of prod­ ucts ranging from eggs to milk cows. Five countries were the biggest wheat buyers under the program: the Soviet Union, China, Algeria, Egypt and Mo­ rocco. ential costs to the U.S. government for shipping P.L. 480 and Section 416 cargo have declined as the U.S.-flag fleet mod­ ernizes. Statistics compiled by the U.S. De­ partment of Agriculture, PL480 Opera­ tions Division, show that the average ocean freight differential costs per met­ ric ton declined from $32.27 in 1986 to FreigM Rates and Ocean FieigM Diffeiential for SMpmenls of Food AM Pursuant to P.L 4N. Title l/tit 1982 Shipping Cost Goes Down While agricultural subsidies grow each year to keep American farm products competitive in the world market, it is costing the U.S. taxpayer less to main­ tain an American-flag commercial fleet. In other words, the ocean freight differ- 1984 ms 1986 I9g7 Hgg 1989 S64.23 SS6.30 $51.43 $59.36 $54.71 $28.15 $30.04 $28.02 $36.51 $39.11 $36.01 $32.27 $26.63 $23.84 $18.06 $49.46 $50.29 $44.63 $51.50 $46.64 $23.80 $17.52 $23.37 $31.06 $30.89 $29.03 $28.17 $23.82 $20.86 $15.42 All VMMIS/AII Caigoer. Averace U.S.-Fbg Rate Average Foictgn-Flag Rale Average Ocean Freight Differential $52.18 $37.63 $32.42 Balk VesselsflMisat Average U.S.-Fteg Rate : Average Forctgn-FUg Rate Average Ocean Fre^ Differential $51.26 $37.03 $29.27 Souree: Dau obtained fion the U.S. Depaitmenl of Agriculture. Ihiblic Law 480 Operations Division. P.L480 —TITLES I & ill AVERAGE OCEAN FREIGHT OIFFERENTIAIS (Dollars per Ton) Subsidies Reach 50 Percent Subsidies under the EEP program reached very high proportions. The GAO study reported that wheat sales were subsidized by 25 percent in 1986, 47 percent in 1987 and 29 percent in 1988. That meant that in 1987, when the sales price of wheat was $2.19 per bushel, the amount of subsidy received by the giant grain exporters was $1.04 per bushel. Wheat flour sales were subsidized by 51 percent in 1986, 78 percent in 1987 and 57 percent in 1988. In dollars that translates to a sales price of $7.33 per CWT for wheat flour in 1986 of which $3.74 was a U.S. taxpayer-supported subsidy. In 1987, the average sales price was $6.05 E^nd the government's bonus payment was $4.70. 198? Dollars 19N 1N7 IMI Data Source: U.S.D.A., P.L. 480 Operaiions Division $26.63 in 1987. The difference in cost between foreign-flag shipping and the American-flag fleet continued to decline in 1988 and 1989. The ocean freight dif­ ferential was down to $23.84 in 1988 and reached $18.06 in 1989. That's a savings of nearly 33 percent per metric ton in the span of just two years. V ''" • -i' Already Rebuffed by Congress Last October, many in Congress fore­ told the agribusiness conglomerates of the problems they would face when they attempted to challenge the cargo prefer­ ence requirement for transporting aid sent to the Solidarity-led Polish govern­ ment. "Why should American crews on ships most likely built in America, flying the flag of America, of companies that still choose to do business and stay here in our country be punished?" asked Congressman Larry Smith (D-Fla.). "It will be punishment, because the bottom line is that when those ships, if we agree with the (cargo preference opponents), come steaming into a harbor in Gdansk, they will be flying a Liberian flag." Congressman John Miller (R-Wash.) noted, "United States wheat costs be­ tween $161 and $166 per metric ton and European wheat costs about $158 per metric ton. So if the proponents of these amendments want to be fair, we should buy European wheat to help Poland. Under a truly open and competitive market, we could get more wheat and butter for Poland because European products are cheaper and they do not need to be shipped as far." Congressman Norman Lent (R-N.Y.) said Congress should support both the American farmer and American mer­ chant seaman. "Our nation needs both," he announced. Congressman David Nagle (D-Iowa) warned farm state groups, "I know what they are going to tell us next year when we ask for their help. I do not think we can grow com in hell, but that is where they are going to tell us to plant it." Congressman Robert Torricelli (DN.J.) summed up the feeling of a major­ ity of members by saying, "What we want is an American ship with an Amer­ ican flag unloading American product with an American label, headed toward a shelf to be read with an American flag on the container, so that it would be clear to all the Polish people that when they needed the United States, we were there." • I-'-. •- •:\2 • - . i ?i-l 4: ' 'l-'S •;. S'' :-V' Recipients of Taxpayer-Supported Subsidies for Agricultural Exports What follows is a list of companies that have received U.S. government subsidies for ex­ porting agricultural products under the Expert Enhancement Program from September of 1985 through February 28,1989. if the com­ pany is foreign owned or centroiied the coun­ try of the parent is listed as well. Company Owneishlp/Coiitroi Value of Subsidy Caiglll, IK. ConUnantal Grata Co. $444,943,150 429,124,477 399,1 Coni^Siibsidtaitar Pnny Co. CoaAgra Poalby Co. 95,605,542 30.296,154 19ar Bunge Corp." 71,M.854 62,555,624 49,263,672 45,023,393 Gimac Grata Co., IK. CAM USA, IK. Gold Mst, IK. Union EgaltyCoaparalin Exdianga •'»l»«9iata,lirL .... *«MMtataa1iradlp9}ligA 41,551,257 tad' ' I-.' - . - Geraai Riod Pncaison ArdiarDnlalt Midland SaksMlailei AOM Mllllag CO. FliiitiHiiaiiii-Kiiitii Malttn 35,450,434 100,621 llltA.Mc. .iKr iMlCiiy. 13,776,941 13,770,941 11,503,997 9,691,855 8,581,233 Land O Lakat, IK. CanyAgillalainliaMi Navada Etmali AmailcanMaiftatSanricw BaMafl and Comfnay mm m tatainallonil Maltltoods 7,985,544 5,615,956 SMtica, IK. HotalalB-Fratlan SarvICK BalfoarMidataa tal l Gran 4,690,164 4,352,452 4,033,764 Afflkar, tac. FWIIIp Bralfean, tac. NaUoaal Food Corp. HarvatI Stain Caopanrtba ^BalaidGi.: Piatimai Corp. Mtaanota MalUag Co. DSHUmtacklBt'llK. Cantral Stain EidaigfbK iMaRCorp. I «to^;Mailtai:Ca.v^ RaiarMaltiaBCo. Gntt Foodt, IK. T.K. IntamatloMl, IK. EndK Holtlaim Omnau Gtala Corp. 9iiNni SwiM Entaiprlan GoMan GBBM, tac. Dacotler Egg Faimt CHato naan GanMa^ 3.9«l,983| 3.7H,719| Httl latantata Trading Hlddaa Vilta Raacli P.S. tatamaaoaal McCall Saadart MarfcaUag Haiar and Compaay OalpWB Sklpplag A Tndiag AJC talaraattaaal, tac. Total EEP Subsidies 1,999,861 1.940,3H i2)j«,7l8" 1,593.258 1,553,561 1,413,810 1,330,622 1,215,722 1,061,639 989,974 708,803 '-501,047 ; 471,777 453,571 •i' • •. immi 180,000 .--tW »114.i00f 110,500 32,975 17,936 16,025 13,319 5,775 3,917 h • '"I'" - >-•, 1 $2,317,180,363 Muxni 3,177,154 3,164,421 2,977,300 2,718,538 • Nala: Total may not add due to rounding. SMrcn; Name ol company and amount ol EEP subsidy received is from GAO report (GAG/ NSLAD-90-59FS International Trade) compiled Irom data provided by USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service Oftice. Company ownership was established through business inlormaUon directories and databases. SMfams lOG, Hkf SupjrfMeiif—Poft 3 SW •' :? 'i •J f •if •• J. -.11 ffr J# -m M 'm �v \cc"*',S»s®- ^'SveV^*"^ ,no.tf>« otv<»«'atvto\^ o« ,w ***' -n.- .he •he --s^°Lr-;»^es::^,„,, M'...oeril Stories in the nation's 'Export Enhancement Program' is Another Way of Saying Bigger Tax Payer Suhsidies for Giant Grain Exporters Continued from previous page 'i'.- •. the legislative body prepares to debate the renewal of the 1985 Food Security Act, known as the farm bill. Their goal appears to be the repudia­ tion of a compromise that was worked out five years ago between farm groups and the maritime industry—an arrange­ ment which enabled the two constituen­ cies to support each others' objectives. In 1985, as the so-called farm bill was being considered by Congress, the mari­ time industry agreed that certain govern­ ment-sponsored agricultural export pro­ grams would be exempted from cargo preference. In return, the farm interests agreed to increase the share of cargoes to be transported by U.S.-flag vessels from 50 percent to 75 percent under the government-donated food aid programs known as Food for Peace or Public Law 480 (P.L. 480) and Section 416. The compromise arrangement has been extremely profitable to giant farm and commodity interests, and has pro­ vided some basic underpinnings for the American-flag fleet. All worked well until the changing po­ litical climates in Eastern Europe led to an American aid program being enacted by Congress last fall. During the debate on that issue, the giant grain interests sought to bypass the use of Americanflag ships in the carriage of food aid to Poland on the grounds that use of for­ eign-flag vessels would be cheaper and consequently would free up funds to buy more grain. This argument touched off an angry response from many rnembers of Con­ gress who reasoned that if the grain in­ terests felt the low cost, low wage for­ eign-flag ships were to be used in the aid transaction, it then would be appropriate to similarly buy the grain that American taxpayers would be sending the Polish nation in the world market where a number of nations were offering com­ modities at lower-than-U.S. prices. The effort to eliminate cargo prefer­ ence laws from the food aid directed towards Poland and other Eastern Euro­ pean nations was soundly defeated in Congress. Many legislators reasoned that while aid to the emerging demo­ cratic countries was vital, it was also important to promote American farm products as well as the U.S.-flag fleet. Having been defeated in Congress last fall, the grain interests, spearheaded by the group known as the North American Export Grain Association, are making another try to torpedo U.S. shipping. Seafarers LOG, May Supplement—Page 2 As this fight has been developing, the Seafarers LOG has been uncovering a great many facts which cast a cloud over the motivations and activities of the giant grain interests as they attempt to wipe out cargo preference laws—a pol­ icy that has protected America's eco­ nomic and national security since the end of World War 11. r Here are some of the facts that have come to light: Ship Cost Small Percent In fiscal 1989, for example, the De­ partment of Agriculture spent $1.4 bil­ lion to underwrite the foreign sales of agricultural products under the provi­ sions of P.L. 480 and Section 416 laws, which is government-donated aid. In the same year Agriculture laid out $72.2 mil­ lion to cover the cost differential between American and foreign ocean freight costs in carrying 50 percent of these P L. 480 cargoes in U.S.-flag vessels. The Department of Transportation paid an additional $43.7 million in mari­ time subsidies to cover the remaining 25 percent of the cargo reserved for the American-flag fleet under the provisions of the 1985 Food Security Act. In other words, the $1.4 billion in sub­ sidies paid to agribusiness were 12 times greater than the total outlay of $116 mil­ lion required to cover maritime's ocean freight differential. $7.2 Billion for Ag Exports In addition to the $1.4 billion spent on P.L. 480 and Section 416 aid cargoes, the Department of Agriculture had outlays of $5.8 billion to promote agricultural ex­ ports, which included the so-called Ex­ port Enhancement Program, guaranteed loans and other assistance programs. The U.S. government therefore spent a total of $7.2 billion dollars on behalf of the nation's agricultural exports. On the other hand, the cost of trans­ porting food aid cargoes on U.S.-flag vessels in the same time period, fiscal year 1989, was $116 million. Even if the Operating Differential Subsidy funds are . added to the amount of funds the U.S.flag fleet receives from government ($220 million in FY 1989), the total monies spent on behalf of American shipping comes to $336 million. (It also should be noted that very little ODS funding goes to vessels engaged in the transport of P.L. 480 cargoes.) While the U.S. government spent $7.2 billion subsidizing American agricultural exports, it only spent $336 million to support a U.S.-flag fleet that is vital to the nation's security in times of national emergency and ensures that essential products reach America in the event of economic embargoes and boycotts called by foreign interests. Export Enhancement Program Under one of the agricultural export promotional initiatives known as the Ex­ port Enhancement Program, giant grain dealers enjoy a direct government sub-; sidy. Under EEP, a program established by the 1985 farm bill to make American agricultural commodities competitive with the subsidized food products of the European Community and other nations, an exporter receives a subsidy from the U.S. government for the difference be­ tween the American cost of the product and the commodity's world rate. The subsidy paid under the EEP pro­ gram is handed over to the exporter in the form of "bonuses" paid ih certifi­ cates issued by the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Department of Agricul­ ture's wholly owned entity. The certifi­ cates can be transferred or sold to an­ other person or exchanged for commodities owned by the CCC. The sweeping extent of the payout to agribusiness under the EEP program was contained in an analysis prepared by the General Accounting Office, the government's financial watchdog agency. The chart that appears at the bottom of page 4, supplement, shows the biggest beneficiaries of this program between September 1985 and February 1989. Some of the highlights of the GAO's re­ port show: • The company at the top of the list is Cargill, Inc., which received nearly $445 million of subsidy in the span of less than three and one-half years, more money than the entire maritime industry gets in government subsidies annually. • Of the 71 companies receiving EEP ^'bonuses," most are international com­ modity trading companies, financial in­ stitutions or giant agribusiness establish­ ments. • Twenty-six of the EEP recipients, or 37 percent, were beneficially owned by foreign interests. In one of the great ironies of the EEP program which was established to combat the heavy subsi­ dies the European Community was pro­ viding its agricultural community, a large amount of American government subsi­ dies are going to British, French, Italian, Swiss and Austrian companies. �• The total amount of U.S.-government subsidies going to foreign-controlled groups under the EEP program is close to $1 billion dollars or 38.5 percent of the total funds. • Subsidy payments totalling $66 million were divided among seven Japaneseowned exporting firms. • The General Accounting Office analy­ sis showed that, during the 29-month pe, riod covered in its study, U.S. subsidies on wheat sold to the Soviet Union added up to $481 million—the largest amount spent on shipments to any one country. • Wheat is the major item under the Export Enhancement Program, but bo­ nuses also are paid on a variety of prod­ ucts ranging from eggs to milk cows. Five countries were the biggest wheat buyers under the program: the Soviet Union, China, Algeria, Egypt and Mo­ rocco. ential costs to the U.S. government for shipping P.L. 480 and Section 416 cargo have declined as the U.S.-flag fleet mod­ ernizes. Statistics compiled by the U.S. De­ partment of Agriculture, PL480 Opera­ tions Division, show that the average ocean freight differential costs per met­ ric ton declined from $32.27 in 1986 to - " Freight Rates and Ocean Freight Differential for Shipments of Food Aid Pursuant to P.L. 480, Title l/lll IW2 Shipping Cost Goes Down While agricultural subsidies grow each year to keep American farm products competitive in the world market, it is costing the U.S. taxpayer less to main­ tain an Americanrflag commercial fleet. In other words, the ocean freight differ­ I9K4 I9«.'i \jm 1^7 Average U.S.-Flag Rale $64.23 $56.30 $53.43 $59.36 $.54.71 Average Foreign-Flag Rate.... $28.15 $30.04 $28.02 $36.51 $39.11 $36.01 $32.27 $26.63 $23.84 $18.06 Average U.S.-Flag Rate $49.46 $50.29 $44.63 $51.50 $46.64 Average Foreign-Flag Rate $23.80 $17.52 $23.37 $31.06 $30,89 $29.03 $28.17 $23.82 $20.86 $15.42 Average Ocean Freight Difrercniial $52.18 $37.63 $32.42 Bulk Veuels/Wheat: Average Ocean Freight DifTcrential $51.26 $37.03 $29.27 Source: Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Public Law 480 Operations Division. P.L 480 —TITLES I & III AVERAGE OCEAN FREIGHT DIFFERENTIALS (Dollars per Ton) Subsidies Reach 50 Percent Subsidies under the EEP program reached very high proportions. The GAO study reported that wheat sales were subsidized by 25 percent in 1986, 47 percent in 1987 and 29 percent in 1988. That meant that in 1987, when the sales price of wheat was $2.19 per bushel, the amount of subsidy received by the giant grain exporters was $1.04 per bushel. Wheat flour sales were subsidized by 51 percent in 1986, 78 percent in 1987 and 57 percent in 1988. In dollars that translates to a sales price of $7.33 per CWT for wheat flour in 1986 of which $3.74 was a U.S. taxpayer-supported subsidy. In 1987, the average sales price was $6.05 and the government's bonus payment was $4.70. I9K3 All Vessels/All Cargoes: Dollars . ^ V:, 1986 1987 1988 Data Source; U.S.D.A.. P.L. 480 Operations Division $26.63 in 1987. The difference in cost between foreign-flag shipping and the American-flag fleet continued to decline in 1988 and 1989. The ocean freight dif­ ferential was down to $23.84 in 1988 and reached $18.06 in 1989. That's a savings of nearly 33 percent per metric ton in the span of just two years. Already Rebuffed by Congress Last October, many in Congress fore­ told the agribusiness conglomerates of the problems they would face when they attempted to challenge the cargo prefer­ ence requirement for transporting aid sent to the Solidarity-led Polish govern­ ment. "Why should American crews on ships most likely built in America, flying the flag of America, of companies that still choose to do business and stay here in our country be punished?" asked Congressman Larry Smith (D-Fla.). "It will be punishment, because the bottom line is that when those ships, if we agree with the (cargo preference opponents), come steaming into a harbor in Gdansk, they will be flying a Liberian flag." Congressman John Miller (R-Wash.) noted, "United States wheat costs be­ tween $161 and $166 per metric ton and European wheat costs about $158 per metric ton. So if the proponents of these amendments want to be fair, we should buy European wheat to help Poland. Under a truly open and competitive market, we could get more wheat and butter for Poland because European products are cheaper and they do not need to be shipped as far." Congressman Norman Lent (R-N.Y.) said Congress should support both the American farmer and American mer­ chant seaman. "Our nation needs both," he announced. Congressman David Nagle (D-Iowa) warned farm state groups, "I know what they are going to tell us next year when we ask for their help. I do not think we can grow corn in hell, but that is where they are going to tell us to plant it." Congressman Robert Torricelli (DN.J.) summed up the feeling of a major­ ity of members by saying, "What we want is an American ship with an Amer­ ican flag unloading American product with an American label, headed toward a shelf to be read with an American flag on the container, so that it would be clear to all the Polish people that when they needed the United States, we were there." • Recipients of Taxpayer-Supported Subsidies for Agricultured Exports What follows Is a list of companies that have received U.S. government subsidies for ex­ porting agricultural products under the Expert Enhancement Program from September of 1985 through February 28,1989. If the com­ pany is foreign owned or controlled the coun­ try of the parent is llstdd as well. Company Catgill. Inc. Continental Grain Co. Loait Draytat Coip. Aitfer, Inc. ConAgra Subsidiaries Peavy Co. ConAgra Poulliy Co. RIchco Grain, Ud. The Pilfsbuiy Compaay Bunge Corp. Gamac Grain Co.. Inc. CAM USA. Inc. Gold Kisi, Inc. Union Equity Cooperative Eiciiange Tradlgiaia. int. Voest-Alpiae Tradhw USA Ownership/Control Value of Subsltly liaiy Great Britain Saribnlaad testiii $444,943,150 429.124,477 300.124.567 142.663.815 95.605.542 30.296,154 93.941.965 61.450.206 71.940.854 62.555.624 49.263.672 45.023.893 41,551.257 37.910.068 36.249.199 Archer Daniels Midland Subsidiaries ADM Milling co. Fleischmann-Kurtb Malting Eatradn IntoiMtiDaal Tonphr International FMmzil USA. Inc. Copnstates. Inc. Mitsiteteiii Int'l Cap. Anwrica Nichimnn. Inc. Land D'Lakes, tec. Carey Agri-lntemalional Nevada Esmah American Market Services Bartlett and Company Mambeni Amorican Corp. International Multiloods Central States Enterprises Tiadecoffl. Inc. Seivac International Nitslio tarai Amnrican Cmp Sunrice, Inc. Holstein-Fresian Services Balfour Maclaine Int'i Group Mitsui Grain Corp. Unza Intematittiial Livestock Fiondtert Matt Corp. Great Westem Mnlltag Co. Itilgnol USA. tec. Amber, Inc. Phillip Brothers. Inc. National Food Corp. Harvest States Cooperative C. Itah and Co. (America) Great BiKata Emepeae (tntQ naty Lefcaaaa Great Britala Japaa Canada Franca Canada ttaly 35.450.434 109.621 32.7B6.344 28.702.070 25,957.142 24.956.121 23.793.002 21.990.492 13.776.941 13,776.941 11.583.997 9.691.855 8.581.233 8.541.368 7,905,544 6.616,956 6.099.820 5.388.114 5,231.383 4,690,164 4,362.452 4,038,764 4.000.644 3.903.933 3.700.710 3.404.177 3.200.050 3.177.154 3.164.421 2.9n.800 2.786.536 2,110,536 Cereal Food Processors Eore-Maglirib. Inc. Elders Grain. Inc. Rahr Malting Co. Gress Foods, inc. T.K. International. Inc. Exodus Holstoins Overseas Grain Corp. Brown Swiss Emerprises Golden Genes, Inc. Decoster Egg Farms Fast Food Mnrcfcaadlsen Piotimex Corp. Minnesota Malting Co. Kanematni-GoalHi (USA) DSH Livestock Int'l Inc. Woodboase Dnke A Carey First Interstate Trading Hidden Villa Ranch P.S. Intemalional McCall Sanders Marketing Heller and Company Dolphin Shipping A Trading AJC Intemalional, Inc. Moracco Auctralia Canada Japan Great Brttala Total EEP Subsidies 1.999.861 1.940.371 1.649.768 1.593.256 1.553.561 1,413,810 1.330,622 1,215.722 1.061,639 989,974 708,803 588,847 471,777 453,571 436,759 180,000 114,996 110,500 32,975 17,838 18,025 13,319 5,775 3,917 $2,317,180,363 Note: Total may not add due to rounding. Sources: Name of company and amount of EEP subsidy received is from GAO report (GAD/ NSI-AD-90-59FS International Trade) compiled from data provided t)y USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service Office. Company owndrstnp was establistied ttirougti business information directories and databases Seafarers LOG, May Supplement—Page 3 �Iy V i -u y ||;.-- .,rr:''"" Grain Merchants and Their ForeignThrough Ties its president/CEO, Inter­ '•' :"nSL. Continued from page /, supplement aged by a Hong Kong-based company and registered in Liberia. • In addition to managing two Mexi­ can-flag bulkers, the Tepoztlan and the Tonatii, Continental Grain operates for­ eign ships through a network of subsidi­ aries and joint ventures. Among the par­ ent company's shipping groups are ContiShipping, Stellar Chartering and Brokerage, Inc. and Astral International Shipping Services. Vessels ultimately controlled by Continental include ones that fly the flags of Antigua & Barbuda, Panama, Cyprus, Liberia and India. Managers and agents for the vessels are based in West Germany, India and the Netherlands. • West German-based Alfred C. TOepfer is a giant agricultural group made up of cooperatives in West Ger­ many, the Netherlands, France, Canada and the United States. Fifty percent of the international grain trading company is owned by the American food con­ glomerate Archer Daniels Midland. Toepfer manages a fleet of Singaporeflag bulkers, containers and general cargo ships. • Mitsubishi, one of Japan's largest companies, manages the Philippine-flag bulkers Esperanza Marina, Fairway Ex­ press, Jovian Luzon and Star Beach, the Liberian-flag Camelia and the Panama­ nian-flag Glory Solar, Glory Spark, Glory Spirit and Glory Star. • The French company Louis Dreyfus is one of the world's biggest grain trad­ ers. The family-owned company is also one of France's largest shipowners. Louis Dreyfus owns or operates more than 100 ships, mostly bulkers. The company is half owner of Gearbulk, Ltd., a liner operation based in Norway. Among its French-flag bulkers are the Alain L.D., Charles L.D., Edouard L.D., Francois L.D. and Monique L.D. • Archer Daniels Midland, the giant commodity processing and merchandis­ ing corporation, announced last month that it would seek a deal with the Soviet Union, trading American grain for Rus­ sian-flag ships. The company now chart­ ers close to 100 foreign-flag ships to transport 35 million tons of agricultural commodities, primarily to the USSR. • Japanese trading house Mitsui serves as the agent for Panamanian-flag bulkers Oceanid and Muse. One of the huge conglomerate's subsidiaries is Mit­ sui OSK, a global shipping company op­ erating vessels registered in Japan, Pan­ ama and Liberia. • Behind the Femizzi name is Italy's agricultural-industrial-shipping giant. The Ferruzzi Group is Europe's largest agroindustrial company. Its subsidiaries in the U.S. include Ferruzzi USA, Artfer and Central Soya Company. Ferruzzi's shipping line Fermar is primarily en­ gaged in the bulk trades, while another subsidiary, Ferchim, operates chemicalcarrying vessels. Femizzi has a 50 per­ cent stake in Bulkitalia, a bulk carrier line. Members of the North American Export Grain Association a a company's ultimate control Is with a foreign parent, the country of origin has heen listed heslde the member group. Company Cargill, Inc. CenUnental Grain Tradigrain, inc. Bimge Corp. Alfred 0. Toepfer Int'l Inc. (1) Mitsubishi Intemationai Corp. ConAgra Grain Corp./Aiiiance Grain (2) Elders Grain, Inc. Louis Dreyfus Corp. Archer Danieis Midland Co. Gamac Grain Company MHsui Grain Corp. Cenlrai Soya Corp. Forruni USA Contrai Stales Enterprises bilerstafe Grain Corp. RalgraniUSA Maple Leaf Mils, Inc. Union Equity Cooperative Exchange 4. Anna Co. the Andersons Pasternak Baum & Co., Inc. James Richardson & Sons Ltd. SGS Controi Services Marubeni America Corp. Tidewater Grain Co. Ortac Intemationai fllchco Grain, Ltd. SiMntrado, Inc. Toyomonka (America), Inc. Woodhouse Corporation C. noh & Co. (America) Inc. Zon-Noh Unico American Corp. Granicorp, Inc. Alabama State Docks Part of corpus ChrisN Ownership/Control swiiiBnano European Japan Australia France Japan Itaiy Italy Italy Canada Canada Switzerland Japan Canada Switzerland Japan United Kingdom Japan Japan (1) Halt owned by a number of cooperatives based In Europe. ^) Both companies are subsidiaries of ConAgra. Inc. state Grain Con) is connected to Southem Star Shipping Co., Inc., based in New York. Southern Star Maritime owns a Panamanian-flag bulker managed by a Mitsui subsidiary. • Although Japanese-owned Marubeni has been trying to divest itself of its shipping operations, it serves as agent for an LPG carrier—the Panamanian-flag vessel, the Bear Naviera. • Grain trading company Richco is a Swiss company owned by Marc Rich. Rich, who now resides in Switzerland, is wanted in the United States for tax eva­ sion, racketeering and trading with the Ayatollah Khomeini during the Iranian hostage crisis. Among Rich's operations is an oil company and a fleet of sevep foreign-flag tankers. Many of the giant commodity trading conglomerates that make up NAEGA's membership do not have much at stake in the national security concerns of the United States, but instead are concerned with markets of global proportions. In attempting to destroy the U.S.-flag merchant marine, these immense agri­ business establishments are promoting their own interests—^foreign parents, for­ eign subsidiaries and foreign-flag fleets. The security of the United States in times of war and national emergency or the economic freedom from embargoes and boycotts by foreign interests is of little concern to world conglomerates whose allegiance is to global markets and intemationai profits. • The lllogic of the Grain Groups' Attempt to Scuttle U.S. Shipping The principle argument used by the spokesmen of the giant grain dealers, through their organization—^the North American Export Grain Association, is that they could buy more grain if their costs would go down. They suggest that foreign-flag shipping is cheaper than using U.S.-flag vessels, a notion the American maritime industry does not concede. In addition, the concept they apply to shipping, that foreign is cheaper, can also be extended to the purchase of commod­ ities. If government dollars bought grain for a lower cost on the world market, substantial savings could result for the American taxpayer. The American maritime industry holds that all purchases of food aid destined for beneficiary nations should be of products grown and produced in the U.S., just as at least 75 percent of the donated cargo should be carried on American bottoms. But if a cost argument is used to knock U.S.-flag shipping out of the food aid formula, then the same logic should be extended to the purchase of agricultur^ commodities. If American-flag shipping is barred from the carriage of grain, there is no longer any justification for not opening up the sales of commodities to the world­ wide market. In the table below is the cost in U.S. dollars per ton of wheat for the past (7) seven years and the first months of 1990. Wheat Value by U.S. Dollar per TonO) 1983 U.S.. EC. Aiislnlto 198« U.S EC 1985 U.8.. AnbiUs EC.... 1986 U.S.. .3162 . 145 . 148 .158 .$153 . 122 . 132 . 144 $145 . 118 . 129 . 143 1987 ...... .$114 U.S AIIMHM. . . . . . . . .. 00 1988 U.S........ ...... .$140 125 ArganllM 1989 U.S.. ...... .$171 AffMUn.. 1990 ....,..$130 U.S AiganUn.. . ....... 125 EC........ .$122 99 <^) SOUKM: 1983-6 data from the Intemationai Wheat Council in London. 1967-9 data from Wheat Statistics S Outlook Yearixok putiHshed t>y U.S. Department of Agriculti 'r9, Fetma/y 1990. USOA data refers to Hard Red Winter Wheat from the Gulf, f.o.b. per metric ton. Argentina's figures refer to that country's own grades. 1990 data is on Soft Red Wheat from the USOA Foreign Agricultural Service. And It's Not Just Wheat that Is Cheaper... (2) This year, a nation could buy com, sorghum, and butter for the following prices: Com U.S AfSenUna Swgtaiiii U.8 Aigeiitiin. $121.50 113.00 Battar U.S.. . EC. .. $2,276.81 . 1,480.66 $113.00 102.00 <2) Sourca: USOA Foreign Agricultiiral Service. Note Aigentina's sorghum bidudes the cost of shipping, which is not included in the U.S. ooat • 'r; :sf;a • -t -• . �''i' 'A'AAAAA',-'^PAAAA.:;^ A AAAA\ A- f/AfA':.-•' :AAA:m .- MAY 1990 IS rJA T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 29 SIU members this month. From this group, a total of 17 sailed in the deep sea division. Seven came from the inland division, three were Great Lakes members and two came from the railroad marine division. The pensioner that began his career before any of the other retirees on this page is deck depart­ ment member William Henry Johnson. Brother Johnson became a deep sea member in February 1945. Both deep sea member Harold Whit­ man and Boatman Jack Kordich share the distinction of being the old­ est to retire. Each is 71 years old. DEEP SEA ADOLPHUS BROWN, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1965 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. The steward department vet­ eran was bom in Florida. Brother Brown served in the Navy in 1945 and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He re­ sides in Jacksonville from where he shipped most of his career. JOHN J. CAREY, 65, Joined the SIU in July 1953 in his native New York City. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 before beginning his deck department career. Carey upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975 at Piney Point. He lives in Brooklyn. EDUOARD "LEE" DePARLIER, 64, joined the union in August 1948 in the port of New Orleans. The Tryon, N.C. native had his steward department career intermpted by a hitch in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He upgraded to recertified steward in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. Brother De Parlier was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, an SIUNA af­ filiate, before transferring to the SIU. He has retired to Mobile, Ala. LONNIE S. DUKES, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1968 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Pickens, S.C., he served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Dukes sailed in the steward department. He calls Spencer, N.C. home. GEORGE FILOMIO, 65, joined the SIU in March 1951 in his native New York City. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Filomio sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He resides in Seattle, Wash. WH^LIAM HENRY JOHNSON, 65, joined the union in Febmary 1945 in the port of Baltimore. The Corrie, Pa. native had his deck department career divided by the Army from 1951 to 1953. PAUL G. LIGHTELL, 63, joined the Seafarers in April 1951 in his na­ tive New Orleans. He served in the Army from 1949 to 1951. Early in •A- To Our New Pensioners .. .Thanks for a Job Well Done JE^ach month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recent­ ly have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. his career. Brother Lightell sailed in the galley gang on Alcoa and Missis­ sippi Steamship vessels. He up­ graded to recertified steward in 1982 at Piney Point. He calls Metairie, La. home. JAMES MASTROKALOS, 55, joined the SIU in January 1982 in the port of New York. A native of Greece, he worked in the deck de­ partment. Brother Mastrokalos has retired to Freehold, N.J. FULGENCIO PEREZ, 65, joined the union in March 1969 in the port of Balti­ more. The deck department vet­ eran was bom in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Brother Perez currently lives in Baltimore. ROBERT E. RAYMER,65, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Rockford, 111. served in die Navy from 1945 to 1952. Brother Raymer sailed in the black gang before retir­ ing to Hagerstown, Md. HARRELD F. REED, 65, joined the SIU in December 1955 in the port of New York. He was bom in Clinton, Iowa and served two hitches in the Navy, from 1942 to 1945 and from 1948 to 1950. The en­ gine department veteran also w^ a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls Philadelphia home. HAROLD D. STRAUSS, 65, joined the union in June 1962 in the port of San Francisco. The New York City native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 before joining the Sailors Union of the Pacific, an SIUNA affiliate. Brother Strauss up­ graded to recertified steward in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He resides in Pittsburg, Calif. LAMBERT H. WALDROP, 55, joined the Seafar­ ers in November 1958 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed on Alcoa and Water­ man vessels early in his career before upgrading to re­ certified steward in 1980 at Piney Point. Brother Waldrop still lives in his native Panama City, Fla. WH^LIAM WALTON, 60, joined the SIU in May 1961 in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif. The Los Angeles na­ tive upgraded to QMED in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Walton now calls Federal Way, Wash. home. HAROLD WHITMAN, 71, joined the union ip January 1957 in the port of Seat­ tle, Wash. He was bom in Johnsonburg, Pa. and served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. Brother Whitman upgraded his deck department endorsements in 1977 and 1979 at Piney Point. He has re­ tired to Seattle. SEYMOUR WOLFSON, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in May 1957 in his native Brooklyn. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Wolfson calls Fre­ mont, Calif, home. BRANTLEY YOUNG JR., 60, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. A native of Burke County, N.C., he served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. Brother Young shipped in the galley gang before he retired to Connelley Springs, N.C. ERNEST P. DeMERSE, 62, joined the union in December 1961 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Raco, Mich, and served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949. Boatman DeMerse sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He lives in Brimley, N.C. WALTER GRIMES, 60, joined the Seafar­ ers in January 1971 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. The native of Marquez, Texas shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Grimes calls Or­ ange, Texas home. LUTHER JONES, 62, joined the SIU in July 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in Ohio. Boatt^ Jones shippedas a tugboat captain. rte has retired to Pooler, Calif. JACK P. KORDICH, 71, joined the union in September 1978 in Wil­ mington, Calif. A native of Astoria, Ore., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment on Crowley Maritime vessels. Boatman Kordich lives in Eugene, Ore. HUGH PHILPOTT,62, joined the Seafar­ ers in December 1963 in the port of St. Louis. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1951. Boatman Philpott sailed in the black gang. He still resides in his native Louisville, Ky. RUCIEA. PEVETO,66, joined the SIU in August 1964 in Port Arthur, Texas. After serv­ ing in the Navy from 1942 to 1945, Boatman Peveto sailed in the deck department on Interstate Oil and Dixie Carriers vessels. He continues to live in his native Orange, Texas. GEORGE W. WALKUP, 65, joined the union in December 1956 in the port of Baltimore. The Crawley, W.Va. native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Boatman Walkup sailed as a mate for Harbor Towing. He calls Baltimore home. LUCIO GIUFFRE, 65, joined the Seafarers in June 1960 in the port of Detroit. A native of Italy, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Giuffre lives in St. Clair Shores, Mich. V-,/: 5,; Si... 'Um. ll^iT ' imf "A.- -1.. ALI A. SALEH, 65, joined the SIU in June 1959 in the port of De­ troit. A native of Yemen, he shipped in the en­ gine department. Brother Saleh cur­ rently resides in Dearbom, Mich. NORBERTJ. WIECHECKI, 62, joined the union in July 1961 in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Bom in Hamtramck, Mich., he served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946 and 1950 to 1951. Brother Wiechecki sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He has retired to Toledo, Ohio. HENRY R. MEAD, 63, joined the Seafar­ ers in July 1960 in the port of New York. After serv­ ing in the Navy from 1944 to 1945, the Union City, N.J. native sailed in the deck department for the Pennsylvania and New York Cross Harbor railroads. He calls North Bergen, N.J. home. DOMENIC OTTOFARO, 58, joined the SIU in July 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Newport News, Va., he served in the Navy from 1952 to 1956. Brother Ottofaro worked for the C&O Rail­ road in the deck department. He re­ sides in Williamsburg, Va. If---' ;• ;y:?! ^ �• , ,.IP: i •.. ^ SOFARIRS106 16 Dispatcheis' Report for Doop Soa APRIL 1-30, 1990 \S'-: .•' .. •!' •.>•-. .' • •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip ReUefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C '^y::.t4' tr,' .' ... , TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C M0berdiif) iofte^ Inlaad llfofen DECK DEPARTMENT Port I; ••". •;• • •• • ... -s •. J,', r.j''" ,•.; • • . 5 ••.? 1 5 Piney Point Monday, June 4 New York Tuesday, June 3 Phiiadelpliia Wednesday , June 6 Baitlmore Thursday, June 7 Norfolk • ;r' ^ Totals Port_ AJ^onac J imiiayvJune S i'v» '' ENGINE DEPARTMENT li' ii::yasE:» 1 4 0 ''' C ': A ' '''V' '' . •. Monday; liineJl Tuesday, June 12 • Mobile Wednesday , June 13 . Smlrancisco ' . J Thursday, June 14 % ' ,v ,• >v- fc--y 7 Franciscapil 4 n 7 1 ;• S£ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu f=;;^ Houston; St. Louis Totals Port y-' 157 118 43 STEWARD DEPARTMENT '£ 'V •' \ ^v:-; ^K^/^£'.r y '' ^ 'r Wiimii^itfMi •• '.-v' 'V-,'- • •" -v'aP Jadkswnvilte iiiyyiy;"'.' i './x Tliuiiday,^ Juho 7 Jillliii". Thurscfey, June 7 K • .. v^V."' Monday, June 18 Seattle I^ay, ^SaB.JhUm : Thursday, June 7^ £ St, tonb Fiiday, June 15 Howdulu Friday, June 15 -v-r'" , ^ I'-f- ££ ; /ii' Onliith Wednesday, June 13 Jersey City Wednesday, June 20 New Bedford Tuesday, June 19 ••• . y-'S- <•5 ^ •t'i, 0 'vV'l'.-V'v'- < / o'-'-^ - 0 0 0 2: 1 13 •-;0.£.-S 4 0 I ;;..£: 0 1 114 " I 1 ;-i 0 -!t'gpi- 0 0 , 0 2 1 18 12 28 ' . 24 13 3 , &u J. : 6' 6 8 23 21 21 21 1 4 7 4 20 6 0 0 0 152 0 158 9 14 63 5 2 162 f,' 12 • 4 ...55, :, 0, 307 2^ 284 1,133 265 626 441 264 453 Totals All Departments 645 400 319 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. •Shipping In the month of April was down from the month of March. A total of 1,266 jobs were shipped on SIU-<»ntracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,266 jobs shipped, 453 jobs or about 36 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 284 trip relief jobs were sh^iped. Since the trip relief prt^ram began on April 1, 1982, a total of 12,065 jobs have been shipped. . "2_ Seattle Hall Is Trying To Contact Seven Members For Money Due Them Company checks are in the port of Seattle for the following mem­ bers, Please send a letter with a return address and a photostatic copy of the individual's merchant marine document to Bob Hall at the Seattle hall, 2505 First Ave­ nue, Seattle, WA 98121. G. H. Ahulau Manuel Cantre E. Limon Kenneth McMillan R. Nguyen Artoro Sias J. C. Zachary Personals ALRIC COOK Please contact Alicia Cook as soon as possible. y-- 'y-', ,• 'J'f' 'W'": �V-'- ',• « 'y. -"tlf--': MAY 1990 m :' f: •"•r'"^• fi" '^,'' ''^' Letters to tiie Editor SIU Pensioners in Austraiia Grateful for Seafarers LOG After having spent half my life in Australia, within a few months I shall retum to live in Wales. I can assure you that our retired mem­ bers have been grateful for the LOGS I have distributed, especial­ ly our social welfare officer. Hank Helman. Hank reads every item in your journal... Tomorrow, as usual. Hank and myself will be marching in the an­ nual Anzac Day parade, but this year he will have an extra honour added to his row of medals. This year he was honoured by the mayor of Fremantle with a medallion declaring him citizen of the year. And not long ago he told me he had received recognition for war ser­ vice from the U.S.A. I believe the LOG gave him the needed infor­ mation to apply for it. I really hope you succeed in ac­ quiring a larger U.S.-flag fleet of merchant vessels; you certainly try hard enough. Edward Whitehead Fremantle, Western Australia Editor's note: BrotherWhitehead was the subject of an article ap­ pearing in the October 10, 1989 edition of The West Australian which told about the fatal crash of a charter plane in Norway and how Edward Whitehead believes the crash may be connected with a strange experience he had in the same location 39 years ago. "... In 1950, Mr. Whitehead was a deckhand aboard a rusty Norwegian trampship bound from Denmark to Flensburg, on the German border. " 'It was a clear June morning, the sea and air were calm.Then for no apparent reason, the ship's compass needle started spinning madly. It didn't stop for about 12 minutes.' "He believes the plane, which killed 55 people upon crashing, may have experienced the same disorienting natural forces he did while crewing that freighter. '1 put it down to the very same thing— electro-magnetic interference in the atmosphere,' Whitehead said. " 7 went over the position,and 1 was looking at it and 1 thought, by God, if it happened to a ship, per­ haps it could occur higher in the heavens,' he said." devices, vacuum tubes, antennas, radio circuitry, digital circuitry, etc.). I really feel that because of this course and all the other very good courses at the school that the SIU is able to supply the industry with the highest trained and most competent seafarers available. Merchant crew slept with their clothes on, never knowing when they would be torpedoed. On ships that were armed, crews were as­ signed to gun stations in addition to performing regular duties... At the end of 1942, the Merchant Marine total loss was greater than that of the armed forces... Many were taken prisoner of war and never compensated, leav­ ing their families to poverty. Yet families of the military were provided for. Some 733 American merchant Steve W. Bigelow Mount Vernon, Washington Editor's Note: This letter was originally received by Ken Conklin, vice president of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, who forwarded it to the Seafarers LOG. LOG-A-RHYTHM I have just completed the Marine Electronics Technician course on March 30,1990.1 would like to thank you for the quality of my learning experience at the school. The course made available to me a very large amount of infor­ mation in a relatively short period of time. The fact that we had the finest training equipment available was instrument in my being able to digest and understand the wide range of information that is in­ volved in this field (semiconductor ;• • v.-i- Peter Salvo, McKeesport, Pennsylvania On Loan by Lisa Belle Cross (This poem was written by the daughter of AB Jimmy Cross who ships out of the port of Houston.) Compensation Sought for Families Of Merchant Marine Seafarers I have a daddy, he's gone to sea. That's the lady who stole him from me. A saucy winch, with waves galore. And beautiful places outline her shore. '^ I can't blame her for taking my dad, On loan, mind you, lest I get mad. A long time ago he was t^en from me By another lady, but not by the sea. Never again will he stray from my heart, No matter how long or how far apart. His eyes of blue bum deep in my mind. His hands so gentle, his words so kind. Songs on the radio, so sad to hear, I look out the window and who should appear. So listen lady, with shores and waves, Give back to me, what I to you gave. He's only on loan, but he's mine to keep. Remember that as he falls asleep. Remember my daddy with eyes of blue. And give me back soon what I loaned to you. Editor's Note: What follows is a copy of a letter to the editor, writ­ ten by SIU member Peter Salvo, which was sent to newspapers in Pennsylvania. Brother Salvo also provided a copy to Emil Mrkonic, a member of the Pennsylvania state legislature. Now that most Merchant Marine veterans of World War 11 are dead, they finally are given veterans status. Lack of knowledge contributed to this crime of 43 years. The Mer­ chant Marine march in no parades nor are these se^en mentioned on Memorial Day. -Many were recruited from this area and trained by the Coast Guard -I • '•'•i i r- -I" It's Sign-Up Time for SIU Family Vacations at Piney Point The Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship is available over the summer months as a vaca­ tion site for SIU members and their families. Nestled on the banks of the St. George's Creek in Piney Point, Md., there are boating and fishing activities available to vacationing seafarers and their families. The school's great location also allows for day trips throughout his­ toric southem Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. Member Spouse Child • $40.40/day $9.45/day $9.45/day Note: There is no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed application form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Cen­ ter, Piney Point, Md. 20674 or call (301)994-0010. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER ^ i i Training Makes Competent Seafarer ships were lost from enemy action during World War II. One of every 35 seamen was killed from enemy action. Only the Marines suffered a higher percentage casualty rate. 'Hie reward of victory was not shared with our Merchant Marine seamen who were treated as third class citizens. My question now is: Will the families or children of the greatest seamen of our century be compensated? Reservation Information Name:. Social Security Number: 1 Book Number: Address: Telephone #: ( ) Number in Party/Age of Children, if applicable: Dale of Arrival 2nd choice: 1st choice: Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: 3rd choice: . 5/90 • ,..v •.i, • ' . u.. " f' ''V - '.• : -M mmmss �samasm n Wmwri IhknBinami Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CU-Gompany/Lakes APRIL 1-30, 1990 r'Tv:^; - r •• L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port _ DECK DEPARTMENT liiiiifMiir 0 . -. y •-•• 'iHmillrV" 111 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Ni T; '/ m-h'- Port 'j:IAlgona# STEWARD DEPARTMENT OrH'" 6 ENTRY DEPARTMEOT IQ 0 0 Port "'• ' '^ :-t 'J •' ':•• '• < 32 Totals All Departments 0 50 30 0 54 6 0 86 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report for iniand Waters APRIL 1-30, 1990 '.•• fi-. •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •V '' : 'r-.,- II TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT HI-.:' t!-. k-: i-' : I 'I. f:. '"i;. »••-,- '•• • • •.: v#i:'. ' 't Hi. •'I* '.f llHl ily. -.-•'Si'h >-v : •' ,"<- . . '. •". ' • • :v/ m •'Is HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Balhmore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU •n-;, ? 636 Cooke St. 'I H' Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)523-5434 I- v'' HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 •IfeHMOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island I^wy. I Mobile, AL 36605 ; .':0: (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD III 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. ;|New Orleans, ,LA 70130;i<:;-v:.'MHI^ (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 'J '!< . 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 H-'l: 'NORFOLK . 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818, •n-'W.tWiSS: PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 ^ .SAN FRANCISCO « 350 Fremont St. -« San Francisco, CA 94105 ^ (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division l| (415) 861-3400 •|. SANTURCE -I: 1057 Fernandez Juncos Si. - * Stop 16 . f Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 V (213) 549-4000 '• liife 1 i^'Kr r-Jl HSi:! ..|H l' ii.' I'll .r-S •y'Sif:, 1• •• <1.1. CORRECTIONS Totals Ail Departments 54 16 42 61 16 40 203 88 91 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. In an article about SIU cooks winning a prize in a culinary show on page 5 of the April 1990 Seafarers LOG, we iden­ tified one of the cooks as Lauren Grume. Her correct name is Lauren Oram. We regret any problems this may have caused. In an article about Henry Bentz vis­ iting Maryland on page 28 of the April 1990 Seafarers LOG, we stated SIU Vice President of Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell was bom and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. Campbell was bora in Scotland, came to the United States as a child and was raised in Pittsburgh. • ^3 .- 'vf; �MAYim r - V •; as possible, on occasion, because of space Imitations, some wlH be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract departnmt. Those upon receipt of the shifm minutes. BROOKS RANGE(Interocean Manage­ ment), February 25 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary Joseph Petett, Educational Director Robert Hamii, En­ gine Delegate Fred Vpgler, Steward Delegate John Browder. Chairman told crew ship would run between Valdez, Alaska and Long Beach, Calif, until fur­ ther notice. He thanked deck department for keeping vessel in top shape and steward department for great food. Secretary thanked company for supply­ ing top-rate movies. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate asked for union official to find out why company will not call for a standby when ship docks in Long Beach. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. He also expressed black gang's best wishes to QMED Rick Cavender on getting 3rd assistant en­ gineer job with D2/MEBA. No beefs or disputed OT from the steward delegate. Crew reminded to give to SPAD. Crew asked contracts department for a listing of officials at union halls and to review the time for members to be on ship. They also asked Seafarers LOG to supp­ ly card with welfare information and 24hour "800" number. Next ports: Long Beach and Valdez. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), February 4 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Rebecca Sleeper, Educational Director Richard Parrish, Deck Delegate George Bonneville, En­ gine Delegate George Demetropoulos, Chairman noted crew returned to vessel one hour before sailing. If any members have beef, he told them to follow the usual procedure by advising departmen­ tal delegate first. Secretary thanked crew for being cooperative and courteous in helping barbecue clean up. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $218.60 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked that soil drink machine be repaired or replaced and mattresses be replaced. Crew asked company to request standbys from Jack­ sonville hall. Crew thanked steward department overall and Chief Steward Felix Camacho for great bqrbecue. FIRST LT. JACK LUMMUS(Amsea), February 8 — Chairman Tom Doran, Secretary Anthony Curran, Educational Director R. Tannis. Secretary discussed newest facts involving drug testing. He gave members copies of new shipping rules if they had not been received al­ ready. Educational director advised mem­ bers to attend Piney Point in order to make better pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Edv Iward Stoelzel stepped down as ship's chairman. Tom Doran was nominated and elected. GROTON(Ape\ Marine), February 10 — Chairman Neil D. Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director J. R. Carnell, Deck Delegate C.Smith, En­ gine Delegate Pablo Ramos, Steward Delegate Kenneth Long. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled upon arrival at Stapleton, N.Y. He urged members to donate to SPAD. Secretary updated members on USCG drug testing. He reminded members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted two showers had not been repaired and new television antenna was needed. Steward department thanked for excel­ lent food preparation. Next port: Stapleton. LIBERTY MM KE (Liberty Maritime), February 18 — Chairman Benedict Veiner, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Deck Delegate Sam Johnson, Engine Delegate Mike Langenbach, Steward Delegate Joseph Brooks. Chairman an­ nounced rooms would be inspected prior to payoff in Texas. Educational director reminded members not to throw plastics over side and to save aluminum con­ tainers so they could be put ashore. Dis­ puted OT reported by engine and steward delegates. No brofs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew thanked SIU Port Employee Steve Ruiz of Houston for assistance in earlier OT dispute. Crew concemed survival suits do not fit properly and alarm bells sound without reason. Crew asked company to issue draws when vessel is in port for weekend and repay transportation expen­ ses upon arrival. Crew noted no payoff at end of year as per contract. Crew also thanked steward department for fipesh salads and Job well done. M4K4G(/£Z (Puerto Rico Marine), February 25 — Chairman Nick Kratsas, Secretary Jose Chacon. Chairman asked contract departmeiit to return sixth AB to vessels, rather than increase salaries. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Jose Chacon and Chief Cook Theodore Quammie for a good job. Deck department also thanked as really good crew. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), February 11 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary David Velandra, Educational Director Richie Wilson, Steward Delegate Hasson Saleh. Chairman reminded Group 3 members to apply for upgrading at Piney Point before registering to ship. He also talked about licensed personnel handling unlicensed work. Secretary urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD to stop attacks on the Jones Act. He told crew wearing of hats, caps, t-shirts and muscle shirts was not allowed in galley during meals. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Next ports: Corpus Christi, Texas and New York. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 11 — Chairman N. Prats, Secreta^ R. Griswold, Educa­ tional Director H. Schlueter. Education­ al director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $90 in recreation fund and $70 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked welfare department to review pen­ sion benefits and procedures. Crew thanked Bosun N. Prats for making cribbage board. Crew noted wheelhouse fountain had been broken for 45 days and both sinks in galley should have run­ ning water. llfS-l CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), March 18 — Chairman Edwin Rivera, Secre­ tary R. R. Maldonaldo, Engine Dele­ gate Elkin Kent. Chairman said patrolman from San Juan hall came aboard to discuss problem with outsiders eating food and leaving mess in crew's lounge. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for a job well done. (J 1^7 J ~ :f •'y-A jt W i K-ia'aiv-SSM SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 6 — Chairman Joseph Osorio, Secretary James Tucker. Chair­ man advised crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Latest drug testing policy posted on bulletin board. Crew reported new washing machine needed. Crew re­ quested information on vacation and pen­ sion policies. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND EXPRESS(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 11 — Chairman Billy E, Harris, Secretary Joe Zurick, Educa­ tional Director A. Jasamillo, Deck E>elegate Carl Lipkin, Engine Delegate Dominago Milla, Steward Delegate David R. West. Chairman reminded members to lock movies when in port. Treasurer reported $4 in movie fiind after 43 movies were purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received Seafarers LOG in Yokohama, Japan. Crew asked contracts department to review length of sailing time and medical insurance for members. Crew thanked Chief Steward Joe Zurick for purchasing fresh produce in Singapore and noted company could save money by buying produce there. Crew noted David West is most energetic and hard working GSU with whom they have sailed. Crew also thanked Chief Cook Sam Y. Kassin for great meals. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. USNS CAPELLA (IMC), February 11 — Chairman David N. Martz, Secretary H. M. Davis, Educational Director R. Smith, Deck Delegate Howard Venezia, Engine Delegate John J. Ferren, Steward Delegate Richard Emanuel. Chairman announced new VCR was installed in Pusan, Korea. He said transportation paid only when roundtrip is completed. Secretary asked crew to secure condiments when ship is at sea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. USNS STALWART(U.S. Marine Manage­ ment), February 18 — Chairman Albert W. Austin, Secretary Donna Black. Chairman said he would look into holi­ day pay situation. He urged crew to get f. • "-v . . ,f ~ I" . I Under the Sun—Pumpman John G. Gomard works the winch controls aboard the MV Patriot (Ocean Car­ riers) in Diego Garcia. CHARLES L. BROWN(Transoceanic Cable Ship), March 30 — Chairman Jeremiah Harrington, Secretary Delvin Wilson, Deck Delegate Alan Lautermilch, Steward Delegate Dorene Molise. Chairman reminded members to have their first quarter dues pmd. He noted ice machine and dryer still not working and aft air conditioner not work­ ing well. Treasurer armounced scrap metal would be sold and proceeds used for cookout. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew worried that reefer boxes have not been working properly and sug­ gested company check them. FALCON CHAMPION(Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 17 —Chairman John Chermesino, Secretary M. P. Cox, Edu­ cational Director Michael Kovach. Chairman announced ship would have partial discharge in Providence, RI be­ fore heading to New York. He said ves­ sel would sail to clean out tanks before layup in Norfolk, Va. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next ports: Provi­ dence, New York and Norfolk. FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 3 — Chairman Leroy E. Temple, Secretary Michael A. Wil­ liams, Deck Delegate Norman Orrmins. Steward Delegate Rodney Ponteflet Chairman noted licensed per­ sonnel performing work of unlicensed crew. He requested articles be broken in Houston. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Next port: Houston. GAL VESTOWflAK (Sea-Land Service), March 18 — Chairman Paul M. Butterworth, Secretary T. J. Smith, Ed­ ucational Director Alfredo Cuevas, Deck Delegate Joseph J. McGill, En­ gine Delegate Daniel L. Johnson, Stew­ ard Delegate Joe L. Clark. Chairman announced payoff to be held March 24 in Elizabeth, NJ. He said captain has right to check rooms for drugs and alco­ hol when there is just cause. He told crew he was getting off this trip and en-* joyed working with them. Treasurer an­ nounced $147.50 in movie fund. No Contuwed on page 20 ii; ' fa ,4 ^ SEA-LAND COMMITMENT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 11 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary C. Veazie, Educational Director D. Bush. Chairman noted steam tables and booster heater in galley needed repair. Chairman and secretary re­ quested company supply a larger amount of fresh and frozen vegetables. Educa­ tional director urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNS L YNCH (Mar Ship Operators), February 28 — Chairman James Keith, Secretary Warren G. Lombard, Educa­ tional Director Charles Edmonds, Deck Delegate Thomas Guffey, Steward Delegate Leo Franklin. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. All delegates sought clarification of OT. They noted purser was questioning OT sheets. Next port: Gulfport, Miss. Displaying the Union Label—Pictured above are three members of the Atlantic's crew, taken in LaPorte, Texas. They are, from the left: Chief Sea-i-land ucii ivj r^uoiiiiiuo Steward P.O. Bozeman, Bosun W.C. Byrd and Chief Electrician John Ashley. Approximately four Sea-Land ships pay on in that Galveston Bay port each month. acquainted with union {tolicy and con­ tract to know rules and rights. Educa­ tional director told members to read shipping rules, constitution and medical benefits information. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chief Steward Luana Groves thanked deck department for excellent work. Crew thanked Groves, Chief Cook Stephen Bates and SA Miles Copeland for excellent food. 4 !# i- " . �••; —•r;..V25(; SEAFARERS m 20 Ships Digests Continued from page 19 beefs or disputed OT reported. Members reminded to clean rooms if they are sign­ ing off this trip. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next ports: Elizabeth and Portsmouth, Va. P.k- v\': 'Vf'"'''••• I W ""'•> yt- HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), March 11 — Chairman L. Rodrlgues, Secre­ tary H. Galicki, Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate J. Korchak, Engine Delegate B. Clark, Steward Del­ egate D. Herrera. Chairman said all was running smoothly. He noted ship would pay off in Elizabeth, NJ and reminded those getting off to turn in thieir dirty linen. No brcfs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported trouble with keeping out­ siders out of fruit and night lunch. Stew­ ard department thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), March 11 — Chairman J. R. Colangelo, Mr'l rVi-. At Work—AB Charles Wright takes up a line on the MV Patriot. '••'• t/fl£/?7Y SM/t (Liberty Maritime), March 11 — Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Alphonse Johnson, Engine Delegate Jeff Peterson, Steward Dele­ gate Glenn Bertrand. Chairman said all was running smoothly. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew stated it needed new television and VCR. Galley gang thanked for Une job. •, '.I- IT*:;':' 5^.:-v, Secretary R. M. Kennedy, Educational Director R. Bolin, Steward Delegate J. Bynum. Chairman noted repairs still need to be performed and ship would pay off March 13. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for new washer and dtyer. They said sanitaiy work only being done three days per week, rather than seven. Crew discussed contract ideas for automated ships. V. LNG ARIES (Energy Transportation), March 11 — Chairman Luther M^yrex, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Director J. Yarmola, Deck Delegate Ramli Mohamed, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chairman annoimced new refrigerators were placed in all rooms. He said all was going well and vessel should be in Nagasaki shipyard by April 19. He reminded members to donate to SPAD. Secretary told members they could get welfare, application and vacation forms from him. He asked crew to leave rooms clean and neat when ship goes into yard. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $119 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked why some company vessels allow OT while others do not and why transportation provided from all ports other than Osaka. Crew was re­ minded to be careful in gym and keep it clean. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. LNG ARIES(Energy Transportation), March 26 — Chairman Luther Myrex, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Director Jeff Yarmola. Chairman said vessel still scheduled to be in yard April 19. He reminded members to give to SPAD. Secretary thanked all for keeping ship clean. Educational director advised those needing help with drug or alcohol problems to contact union facility iii Val­ ley Lee, Md. Treasurer armounc^ $169 -wr 1- who updated members on contract nego­ tiations. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to look into eliminating permanent jobs and returning to six-month positions. Next port: San Pedro, Calif. LNG £.£0 (Energy Transportation), March 18 — Chairman Fred A. Pehler, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Educational Di­ rector Thomas Curtis, Deck Delegate Angel Perez, Engine Delegate David Terry, Steward Delegate Dana Cunnin^am. Chairman told crew to turn in linen and leave room in good shape if signing off after trip. He reminded mem­ bers to check Seafarers LOG for upgrad­ ing classes. Secretary read minutes from last meeting. Educational director asked crew to take care of tapes as new movies coming aboard each trip. He also urged members to upgrade to help get better pay. Treasurer reported $322 in ship's fund and $40 in union fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked wel­ fare to review increase in monthly basic iwnsion for members with 20 years seatime. Members asked for clarifrcation in duties of SA on LNG vessels. Crew asked to respect fellow members, keep noise down and wear proper attire to meals. Next port: Himeji, Japan. GUI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), March 28 — Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretary Chester Moss, Educational Director Ar­ thur G. Milne, Engine Delegate Greg­ ory Thompson. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and reminded crew 1990 class schedule was onboard. Secretary said all was going smooth with good crew. Treasurer an­ nounced $164 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for fine job. •V fe.'.'f •;^,.• • •. • • • •-• •. it in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department expressed sympathy to SA Ron Adrian! who had to leave vessel because of family emer­ gency. Next port: Osaka, Japan. OMI MISSOURI (Om Corp.), March 11 — Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary Oscar Johnson, Engine Delegate Ron­ ald Gordon. Chairman announced ves­ sel would arrive March 15 in Jacksonville, FL and would pay off later in Houston. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer stated $260 in movie fund and reminded members to lock up videos after using them. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted new tele­ vision need^. Steward department was given vote of thanks. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Over­ seas), March 18 --- Chairman G. Hernandez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Ed­ ucational Director M. Sawin, Deck Dele­ gate Glenn Roy, Engine Delegate E. Whisenhant, Steward Delegate J. Jack­ son. Chairman announced payoff set for March 21. He told those needing new mattresses to see steward. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked wel­ fare plan to update pension policy and contracts department to allow four-hour watchstanding AB to be able to sit. Next port: St. James, La. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), March 11 — Chairman Cal­ vin Miles, Secretary D. W. Velandra, Educational Director Richard Wilson. Chairman complained licensed members are doing unlicensed personnel's work in deck and engine departments. He said he is waiting on word from contracts depart­ ment about problem. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to review possible in­ crease in pensions. Next ports: Port Arthur, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. PRIDE OF TEXAS(Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 18 — Chairman Donald Fleming, Secretary Joseph Bennett, Ed­ ucational Director Ramon Rulf, Deck Delegate Willie Dillon, Engine Delegate Stephen Treege, Steward Delegate Ossie Statham. Chairman announced ship due March 23 in Houston to layup. He said the voyage went well with very few problems. Secretary said it was plea­ sure sailing with crew where everyone cooperated. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted need for new televi­ sion and VCR for recreation room. They thanked steward department for very fine holiday dinners and very good job feeding crew over whole trip. Next port: Houston. RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), March 4 — Chairman Carlton P. Hall, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Di­ rector D. D. Greiner. (I!hairman dis­ cussed drug testing with crew and need to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. Sec­ retary thanked crew for keeping vessel clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for a job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), March 25 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary Ernest Hoitt, Educational Di­ rector B. F. Cooley, Deck Delegate Bryn Peirsol, Engine Delegate Angel Soto, Steward Delegate Alex Jaradie. Chairman announced ship would be due in Suez Canal March 27. He urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney /*oint and con­ tribute to SPAD. Secretary reminded crew he had all kinds of imion forms for their needs. Treasurer atuiounced collec­ tion is being started to replace 200 vid­ eos stolen during last voyage. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Crew asked contracts de­ partment to consider doing away with permanent jobs. Crew complained of poor quality stores and food preparation. They asked steward to supervise more of the work in galley. Next port: Newport News, Va. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 17 — Chairman Norbert Prats, Secretary D. A. Brown, Educa­ tional Director C. M. Devonish, Engine Delegate Robert Walker, Steward Deleate T. McMellis. Secreta^ reported 60 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew told short wave radio in­ stalled in crew's lounge. Crew reported fans and heaters had been install^ in fo'c'sle because of dramatic changes in temperature. Steward department thariked deck and engine departments for keeping ship clean. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for its fine job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. f SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 21 — Chairman M. E. Whitsitt, Secretary J. Wright, Educa­ tional Director J. L. Krebs, E>^k Dele­ gate S. D. Castle, Engine Delegate Jimmie Nicholson, Steward Delegate George H. Bryant Jr. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Tacoma, Wash. March 22. Secretary read minutes from previous meeting. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in pension. Crew re­ minded members to keep lounge, room and ship clean. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 11 — Chairman W. C. Byrd, Secretary R. C. Bozeman, Engine Delegate John J. Ashley. Chairman an­ nounced payoff set for Houston about March 16 as ship is running late. Secre­ tary said all running smoothly except for shortage of stores. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT from engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review possible increase in pen­ sion. Crew complained of shortage of cakes, pies and canned fruit. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 11 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary G. E. Sinkes, Educa­ tional Director Don Bush, Engine Dele­ gate Spero Moche Jr. Chairman complained of vegetable shortage, stew­ ard department disputed OT and unsatis­ factory movies with many reruns. He announced payoff scheduled for Eliza­ beth, NJ. Educational director reminded members to up^ade at Piney Point. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted new washer was installed and better ventilation in house and work­ ing areas was being handled. Galley gang thanked for fine job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 12 — Chairman R. Pinkham, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Edu­ cational Director L. Brown, Engine Del­ egate Robert Dehlbom, Steward Delegate Troy B. Pope. Chairman re­ minded crew of payoff and Coast Guard inspection March 18 in Tacoma, Wash. He said captain will order new washer for crew. Secretary thanked AB W. Curts for helping to keep crew's lounge . clean. Educational director reminded members to report safety hazards. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew was told chief electrician had refit gasket in refrigerator door. Steward department and Chief Cook Troy Pope were thanked for fine meals prepared. Next port: Tacoma. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 18 — Chairman S. J. Rollo, Secretary Jose Colls, Educational ' Director Steven Miller, Deck Delegate Rufino Garay, Engine Delegate Sima Padillaj Stewanl Delegate Roberto Es­ cobar. Chairman noted ship would pay off in Elizabeth, NJ. He said everything was running smoothly. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messroom clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for doing goodjob. SEA-LAND EXPLORER(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 25 — Chairman L. C. Continued on pt^e 21 PATRIOT(Ocean Carriers), March 10 — Chairman Alphonse Armada, Secretary Robert Outlaw, Educational Director Christopher Dove, Deck Delegate Nolan Petty, Engine Delegate Phillip Brady. Chairman announced ship would go into yard in May. He said this had been smooth trip with good crew so far. Secretary thanked crew for making voy­ age good. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT from , deck or engine delegates. Crew asked welfare plan to look into increase in amount it will pay for eyeglasses. Crew advised to report any unsafe conditions. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Diego Garcia. PRESIDENT POLK (American President Lines), March 8 —Chairman William C. Wroten, Steward Delegate John Kung. Chairman reported visit by new San Ffancisco Port Agent Nick Celona •'.•v...;.-- • • • -.''P' ' ' The Pride S Pride—The Pride of Texas (Seahawk Management) paid off recently in the port of Houston, Texas. Posing for the camera are, from the left: QMED R. Irula, QMED J. Hipolito, DEU 8. Grande, AB G. Haywood and Chief Steward Joseph Bennett. �iw-.- -:; - -•;,'•£.k,,-.;x=....--->«-v; —'.^a..^;,: ^ i,4i. - 21 Ships Digests Continued from page 20 Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Educa­ tional Director R. Blackwell, Deck Delegate G. Kelly, Engine Delegate G. T. Johns, Steward Delegate Roland Francisco. Chairman noted radio electronics officer installed equipment for crew to receive armed forces radio news and 24-hour entertainment music. Treasurer reported $86 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to smash aluminum cans before placing them in recycling bag. Crew asked contracts department to review possible pension increase and rotary ship­ ping procedure. SEA-LAND FREEDOM(Scu-LAnd Ser­ vice), March 26 — Chairman W. Fell, Secretary G. SIvley, Educational Direc­ tor Ray Chapman. Chairman mentioned all repairs or beefs need to be reported before payoff. Educational director asked crew to check with duty officer before dumping garbage overboard. Treasurer reported $155 in ship's fund. Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Deck delegate also reported minor beefs. No beefs or disput^ OT from steward delegate. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into increase in pension. Crew approved purchase of new tapes as well as buying old ones from departing members. Steward depart­ ment thanked for good food. Next port; Tacoma, Wash. March 11 — Chairman F. A. Kahn, Secretary R. DcBolssiere, Educational Director Dale R. Race, Deck Delegate David R. Park, Steward Delegate Clarence Wllley. Chairman said run to Egypt then trip to Greek shipyard went smoothly. Secretary stated ship had best crew in SIU. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Bosun F. A. Kahn and whole deck department for job well done. Crew praised Chief Steward R. DeBolsslere and Chief Cook C. Wllley for excellent food. Crew also thanked black gang for the good job. Next port: Lake Charles, LA. USNS REGULUS (Bay Tankers), March 4 ^— Chairman James E. Todd, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Dennis L. Kvanda, Deck Delegate Thomas Votsis, Engine Delegate Sam­ son Sandven, Steward Delegate Wayne Howard. Chairman advised deck gang to pay more attention to safety when working. He reminded members depart­ ing vessel to leave rooms clean and turn in keys, exposure suit and breathing ap­ paratus. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. BROWS RANGE (Interocean Manage­ ment), April 1 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary J. Pitetta, Educa­ tional Director Robert Hamll. Chairman announced payoff set for Los Angeles. He said vessel would travel to Panama then Portland, Qre. to go into shipyard. Secretary advised crew to upgrade at Piney Point to make more money. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew vSecretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Kevin Cooper, Deck Delegate Anthony Dehelich, Engine Delegate Richard Dalsley, Steward Delegate Bert WInfield. Chairman announced payoff scheduled April 8 in Houston. He said he was surprised by run change from Elizabeth, N.J. to Gulf of Mexico but SIU crews always are ready for any­ thing. Secretary advised crew to stay alert for safety and to keep abreast on union matters by reading the Seafarers L(XJ. Educational director reminded members to stay drug free. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next ports: Houston and Jacksonville, Fla. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), April 1 —Chairman E. K. Bryan, Secretary Carl Woodward, Educational Director Thomas Koubek, Deck Delegate Jessie Mlxon, Engine Delegate Gary R. Danos, Steward Delegate Robert D. Brown. Chairman informed members about union applications on­ board. He announced new captain and mate arriving April 7 and vessel would go into shipyard May 7. He urged mem­ bers to up^de at Lundeberg S^chool. Secretary stated ship has been receiving Seafarers LCXJ every month. He intro­ duced Chief Cook Robert Brown to members. Educational director reminded crew to be careful when discarding plas­ tics. No beefs or disputed OT reported. PHILADELPHIA (Apex Marine), April 1 — Chairman T. NIelson, Secretary H. ; Markowitz. Chairman said all seemed to be running smoothly. He announced payoff set for April 3 in New York. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Treasurer noted $12 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for great job. Next ports: New York and St. Croix. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 8 — Chairman V. J. Ardowskl. Secretary C. M. Modellas, Educational Director E. L. Ford. Chair­ man announced payoff for April 10, one day late. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. v'V SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 2 — Chairman J. W. Ed­ wards, Secretary C. T. Poggloll, Educational Director R. South. Chair­ man updated members who missed ship's safety meeting. He distributed cen- . '. 'Jrifn' ):•'' • Good Chow—Sea-Land's Nedlloyd Holland recently pulled Into LaPorte, Texas for a payoff. Members of the steward department pictured above in the galley are, from the left: Steward Assistant Pedro Infante. Chief Steward J.P. Speller and Chief Cook John Lewis. asked welfare plan to review dental SEA-LAND VOYAGER iSesi-Land Ser­ policy for members. vice), March 11 —Chairman Dennis Brown, Secretary R. Sanderson, Educa­ CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 2 — tional Director M. Phillips. Chairman Chairman Brian Bukis, Secretary Ed­ asked for guidelines on when officers ward Haher, Educational Director A. may search rooms for just cause. Mercado. Chairman reported payoff set Steward delegate reported disputed OT. for later that day. Educational director No beefs or disputed OT reported by urged members to give to SPAD and deck or engine delegates. Crew cited ex­ upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs cellent job done by steward department. or disputed OT reported. Crew received safety lecture and watched safety movie. SGT. MATEJ KODAK (WsLterman Steam­ Steward department thanked for fine job. ship), March 11 — Chairman Angelo Next port: Chesapeake, Va. and Bal­ UrtI Jr., Secretary Joseph Moody, timore. Educational Director Donald Peterson, Deck Delegate Donald Bridenstlne, Em FRANCES HAMMER pceaa Shipholdgine Delegate Michael J. Tremper, ing), April 1 — Chairman Richard Wil­ Steward Delegate Antonio Prlzmlk. son, Secretary Rebecca Sleeper, Chairman introduced Dan Tucker as Educational Director R. Parrlsh. Chair­ ship's new master, who thanked crew for man reminded crew to follow standard fine job during recent exercises. He grievance procedure in case disputes noted repairs and cleaning were being occur. Secretary asked crew to suggest done for off-loading in Honduras. He menu ideas and announced stores were reminded crew to upgrade at Lundeberg running low because of the extended School and payoff scheduled March 16 trip. Educational director urged crew to in Morehead City, N.C. No beefs or dis­ upgrade at Piney Point. He also noted puted OT reported. Steward department facility has great education program and thanked for good job. Next port: vacation attraction. Treasurer announced Morehead City. $238 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew was told repair USNS CAPELLA (IMC). March 4 — list was posted and new mattresses on Chairman David Martz, Secretary H. order. Crew requested fans for rooms in M. Davis, Educational Director B. case air conditioning breaks down again. Smith, Deck Delegate Howard They were reminded not to use galley as Venezia, Steward Delegate Jack A. passageway during meal hours and not Rankin. Chairman said ship would to put sharp objects in sink. Steward layup in Pusan, Korea for three weeks department thanked for fine food, espeand crew would receive draw March 6. ci^y barbecues. Next port: Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Pusan and Pearl Hartor. NEWARK BAY(Sen-Land Service), April 1 — Chairman Pedro Sanchez, USNS CLEVELAND (Sealift Bulkers), .•; ' . • ^ Mf » 1" Itff' ^ 1 4" Here She Comes—AB Randy Evans gets the MV Patriot's spring lines ready for docking as the vessel pulls into port in Diego Garcia. sus forms and asked members to return forms to chief mate. He reminded mem­ bers to leave rooms clean when signing off vessel. Secretary thanked crew for smooth voyage. He asked members to donate to SPAD and Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew complained mail was late and missing ship while in port. Next ports: Long Beach, Calif., Oakland, Calif, and Honolulu. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Service), April 1 — Chairman S. V. Dixon, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Director S. L. Johnson. Chairman reminded members to separate plastics firom rest of trash. He advised crew to keep informed through Seafarers LOG and to discuss any union-related ques­ tions with patrolman. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew complained about stack gases and main deck gener­ ator fumes. Next port: Norfolk, Va . SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), April 5 — Chairman A. J. Palino, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc tor S. Hardin, Engine Delegate Willie Lee Jr. Chairman said all was running smoothly. He announced vessel would visit Hong Kong on next trip. Deck delegate reported a lodging beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Around the New Orleans Hail Gathered around the counter in the New Orleans hall, In photo at left, are R. Stevenson, Howard Williams, Joseph W. Cle­ ment, Larry M. Cle­ ment, Domingo Contreras Joseph G. Arch, L.B. Dooiey, Antonio Vilianueva and Port Employee Wilbur Maxwell. This foursome, pictured in photo at right, is not an infrequent sight. AB Dewey C. Bell and his wife, Margaret, and AB Thomas Colbert and his wife, Ellen, frequently travel together—heading out to where the jobs are. They have lots of good memories of their trips together. fP i . \-f. p. •• • I y'i'::. A : .--J ^ • ' �•^y •• '^V'V;-'' .f.._. ^yr:v'V SSAFMERS LOG SPAD: Playing a Major Role in Job Security of Members •t-! •: Ijf: •; F-> fciv'!-':. m.' Job security for Seafarers is not assist candidates who support the assured merely by signing the SIU agenda. It is your way to make dotted line at the end of a contract. sure legislators will listen when the Many things can take place to af­ SIU speaks. Besides voting it is the fect the performance of such a most important weapon you have document during its lifetime. to gain access to politicians. Govenunent plays a major role Years ago when a mariner said in the life of an SIU member. he had "porkchops," he meant he Federal agencies like the Depart­ had something good. SPAD makes ment of Defense, Department of sure that something good will con­ Labor and Coast Guard can change tinue to happen for SIU members. the work routine onboard all types of vessels causing a contract to be renegotiated. Congress could change the Jones Act, cargo preference laws, flags of con­ venience registra­ tions and alter the SIU way of life. That is why the SIU has SPAD, the Seafarers Political Action Donation. SPAD is more than the longtime saying "Politics is Porkchops." It is the eyes and ears for all SIU mem- Two upgrading classes took the tour of the U.S. Capitol bers in Washington recently. Membem in the April 2 Able Seaman class include and nthpr Inratinne Michael Borders, Durin Chappe, Tony Cheesebrew, James Corbran, Stephen J. Deal, Curtis Grayson, Larry H. where maritime Harewood, Stephen Herrng, William Jackson, Paul W. laws can be af- Leahy, Paul Nikel, Carlos Oisen III, David C.Smith, Fred C. fected. A simple Taylor and Richard Wadkins. Members of the March 19 vnliinfflrvrr»nfrihii- FOWT dass include Adei A. Aiwashie, Daniel Cahoon, CDAn Ernest A. Cerrilio, Henry C. Cole, Douglas R. Davies, Mark tion to br AU yy Dumas, Kevin E. Hall, William R. Harrington, Kevin S. makes sure your inase. Alien E. Kindt, Samuel Monroe, Odeii L. Parmley, voice willbe heard. Ernest B. Perreira, James B. Randolph, Robert Scott, SidSPAD dollars "®y U- Stratos, Arthur L. Wadsworth, Daniel J. Zeaiberg. are used solely to (Note; not all those mentioned are pictured above.) Part of the studies to become a recertified bosun includes a trip to Capitol Hill to learn how Congress works. Recent members to visit the nation's capital include (left to right) George Diefenbach, Lee Lohman, Errol Pak, Lawrence Zepada, Mike Willis, Michael Kaderly, Jim Dawson, Jim Carter, Robert Carson, Robert E. Allen, Paul Lewis, Carmine Bova and SPAD Director Liz DeMato. SPAD t-shiits FRONT The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, firstserved basis. BACK The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. miS. t:"" A frip to Capitol Hill lets these two classes (above and below) of upgraded able seamen know how SPAD works for them. Instructor Ben Cusic joins the group which includes Edwin Taylor, Cariie Tacher, Leslie R. Ferreli Everette W. Sanders, Craig Pearson, Rich Strongman, Richard C. Savi, Robert Wagoner, Ernest Alexander, Michael Kerrigan, Frank Floras, Carl Delesline, Leo S. Zukowski, Brian Wagoner, Robert Coleman, Gerardo Moceno, David Silvio, Brian C. Gauntt, Patrick Hanley, Michael Allen, Mike Alessi, Joe Hance, William H. Padgett, Brad Dexter, Dean A. Gilbert, Mohamad Shaibi, Collado Luis, Chip Thurston and John Cronan. Please fill out the application below and mall It to: Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers international Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 ^^ S Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: NAME A,;;J.; ADDRESS: •V- 'iii CITY, STATE, ZIP SOCIAL SECURITY # -BOOK# PHONE# T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) RATING. S M XL 5/90 J mmma - 'l •* �:;^,.t-';«f •••.:?|;r"B-:'r • -; ,s'- •-./ • ;''r" ' ,' 'lii'fcx "0.. •'•r\^l-J'''i. V'PO' ilMr7990 . 5X - 23 • -: - •• -•' m -JV '• l: • -.jH t^23' r -, ,, •. j- •• 'r . V : X x-uf' Messman Jose Llitera samples some of the tasty chili aboard the vessel. ^Shipshape' Is the Word For the USNS Silas Bent Messman Brenda Grays fixes another order for the hungry crew. • 'X/V'xy MSG, Navy Note Fine Workmanship * Bosun Michael Marquette is ex­ tremely proud of the work being done by the unlicensed members of the USNS Silas Bent. "Just look around the ship," he recently told a Seafarers LOG reporter while the vessel was in a West Coast shipyard. "We have been receiving nodiing but compli­ ments for the way she looks. Our crew has been painting and clean­ ing around the clock to make her look and run nice." He noted the Military Sealift Command (MSC) has told Mar Ship Company that it is "thrilled" at what has been taking place aboard the vessel. "I'm very proud of the way they have worked, even in adverse conditions," Marquette said. "Overall the crew is a great bunch of guys and gals.' But it is not just MSC who has :i <•4 f'H X Chief Cook Veronika Cardenas is ready to fill the next lunch order. been lauding the crew. Marquette has in his possession a letter dated January 16 to MSC from J. R. Moss, contractor engineer-incharge with the Navy, for the work done by the crew during a special operation in November and December 1989. Marquette's "interaction with the contractor indicated an interest for the success of the operation and for a professional and safe manner in which it was carried out," Moss stated in the letter. "He ^so ex­ hibited an excellent working relationship with the ship's officers and commanded the respect of the crew working with him." "^'.1 '...V ::xr-iSxL:xix;;x >:. . "xi^x. • •f'X xvrxii iS .XSXX:v4 XX. f • - Jx J .v.r-.xx;#^':! • ,1 .xvil.fv^ • V- . 1^' '•"x 5^"! Messman Jeff Kuniis busy cleaning up after lunch has been served. i. y-rM. /l:XXX:!?:lf.x:,xx.:x The bosun responded to the let­ ter by saying the crew working together the way that they do made it "the smoothest operation we ever had." .-w-x there is no such thing as being through for the day. QMED Electrician Rose Meyer catches up on paperwork during his spare time. Watch Able Seaman John Simpkins, in photo at right, reviews the visitors' log on the USNS Bent. Third Cook Daniel Maxie cleans pots and pans for the next meal. -.v., .'M The best deck crew In the union" is the way Bosun Michael Marquette (right) describes Able Seamen Jack Cooper (left) and Mate Anzuiovich. Phil James and MM Jeff Kuni. : xxxv ^'X, •x.sv:] I •_ I - • .• '. I m �SaFARERS m Lundeberg School Graduates Seven Classes : 'r-,. TraineeLifeboat Class452—^The graduates of trainee lifeboat class f-''••, " 452, pictured in the photo at left, are (from left, back row) Castel Blunt, Shawn A. Lewis, Keith L. Jordan Sr., Darren Nettles,William R. Humphrey, Michael R. Perez, Michael Ball, Charles Rudolph, Charles Hardt and Paul Diesner, (from left middle rowA Damon Washington, James Townsend, Antonio Reese, Jason Crist, Hugh McDowell, Gilbert Gildersleeve Jr., Darren Honey, Van C. Jones, Darren West, Darain Walker, Alan Sarvis, Richard Henderson and instructor Jake Karaczynski, (from left front row kneeling) George Davis, Chris Caviness, Scott Sams, Allen Terro, Jeannette Millan, Darryl Brown, Timothy H. Balcher Thomas Wright and Douglas DeMonte. •••'•••.:••• ry ''i • yriSf'- '' lIKi^ f'.;. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations—learning about cargo properties and emergencies is part of thecurriculum for this course. Complet­ ing the April class, taught by Jim Shaffer (left), are (front row, from the left) Eugene Thompson, Rosario A.Rolon, D. Rush Ingram, D. Ficca and Joseph Negron, (second row, from the left) David Tillman and Herman Best. ade up the March 26 graduating class: (front row, from left) Stephen Herring, SlU; illiam Jackson, SlU; Richard Wadkins, MSC; Stephen Deal, SlU, Leon Redieck, SlU, Robert Stivers, SlU and Curt Grayson, SlU; (second row, from left) Cusic; Larry Harewood, MSC; Kevin Takahashi; Fred C. Taylor Jr., MSC; Erskine Hill, MSC; David C. Smith, SlU; Paul W. Leahy, MSC and James Corbran, SlU. .Cp; Marine Electrical Maintenance—completing this eight-week course at the Lundeberg School are (front row, from left) Rosario Rolon and Joseph Ortiz Jr., (back row, from left) Marcos Hill, John Kelly, Rich Harris and Steve Brown. Able Seaman Class-—The Lundeberg School graduated 34 members as able seamen on March 13. From the left are (kneeling) Anthony Jannace, Mohamed Shaibi, Joe Hance, John A. Morales, Leon Hedieck, Brad rad Dexter, William Padgett, Patrick Hanley, Jim Smith, Carlie Tacher, Dean Gilbert and David Silvio, (second row) Quintin Fei Ferido, Richard Savi, Richard Hockfeld, Jeff Stockman, Les Farrell, Ismael Martinez, Leo Zukowski, Brian Wagoner, Ivan Marikovsky, Mark Whiting, Miguel Monge and Gerardo Moreno, (third row) Frank Floras, David Jackson, Steven Anthony, Jussein Said, Robert Wagoner, Robert Coleman, Brian Gauntt, instructor Casey Taylor, Richard Strongman, Kenneth Dieter and Craig Pearson. . Marine Electronics Technician—instructor RUSS Levin (second row, center) teaches the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboWd circuitiy and communications. Graduating the March 22 class are (front row, from the left) Garry Johnson. Dave Lyons and Nelson Bailey, (second row) Steve BIgelow. Levin and Charles Petersen. (seco Gowan (Navy EM2), Jeffrey Freed (Navy EN2), Bob Coleman, Joseph Jordan (BM2), Ivan Marikovsky, John Morales, James Chiiswell (BM2), Brian Gauntt, Richard Savl, Michael AlessI, Anthony Jannace and Mark Whiting. �• .'i. ••- - .• i-:; '• ~Y ^' ' ' MYm0 DEEP SEA JOSEPHS. DUFFY Joseph J. Duffy, 72, passed away March 10. The Savan­ nah, Ga. native served in the Navy from 1936 to 1960 before joining the SIU in February 1970 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. E^Iy in his engine department career. Brother Duffy sailed on SeaLand vessels. He started receiv­ ing his pension in February 1983. ALFRED H. DUGGAN Alfred H. Duggan, 67, died April 1. Bom in Gilead, Maine, he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Duggan sailed in the black gang after Joining the union in June 1951 in the port of New York. He retired in Febmary 1971. FRANK J. FOLEY Frank J. Foley, 88, passed away Jan­ uary 14 in a Tallassee, Ala. hos­ pital fol­ lowing an extended illness. He was bom in Mt. Sterling, Ky. and joined the Seafarers in March 1951 in the port of New Orldans. Brother Foley sailed in the steward department. He retired in April 1974. Brother Foley was buried January 16 at China Grove Cemetery, Redland, Ala. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Luker, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. HOWARD F. FOREMAN Howard F. Foreman, 67, died December 16,1989. The Mis­ souri native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in May 1953 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Foreman started to receive his pension in Jaiiuary 1986. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. JOHN GARDNER John Gardner, 67, passed away March 23. He was bom in Murray, Ky. After serving in the Navy from 1940 to 1946, Brother Gardner joined the Seafarers in Febm­ ary 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The deck department vet­ eran retired in January 1984. His wife, Martha, survives him. CESARA.GUERRA Cesar A. Guena, 56, died No­ vember 16,1989. A native of Sava, Honduras, he was a No­ i- I vember 1961 graduate of the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New Orleans. Early in his career he sailed on Mis­ sissippi Shipping Company vessels. Brother Guerra up­ graded to recertified steward in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He was an active member at the time of his death. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Mercedes. CHARLES HAWKINS Charles Hawkins, 68, passed away March 3. Bom in Allentown, Ga., he joined the SlU-Pacific Division in 1944. Brother Haw­ kins later became a member of the Msuine Cooks and Stew­ ards, then retumed to the SIU when the unions merged. JAMES W. KNECHT James W. Knecht, 67, died March 7. The Des Moines, Iowa na­ tive served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. The steward department veteran was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, an SIUNA affiliate, before joining the Seafarers in August 1961. He started drawing his pension in November 1983. VINCENT McCLOSKY Vincent McClosky, 63, passed away in March. He was bom in Londonderry, Ireland. Brother McClosky joined the union in April 1946 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. The U.S. Army intermpted his deck department career from 1951 to 1953. His ashes were scattered in the Pa­ cific Ocean on March 8 by the Sea-Land Endurance. CECIL MILLS Cecil Mills, 62, died Feb­ mary 22. The na­ tive of Milltown, Ind. served in the Navy from 1945 to 1948. He joined the Seafarers in May 1957 in the port of Seattle, Wash. Brother Mills upgraded his engine department endorse­ ment in April 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He started to draw his pension in June 1985. HORACESANFORD Horace Sanford, 72, passed away December 25,1989. A native of Alabama, he joined the SIU in July 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Sanford retired from the black gang in September 1984. ALEX SANTIAGO Alex Santiago, 35, died Febm­ ary 20. After serving in the Army from 1971 to 1972, the Santmce, P.R. native graduated from the Lundeberg School in April 1975. Brother Santiago's first ship was the William Roesch. He upgraded his en­ gine department endorsement in 1980 at Piney Point. He was an active member at the time of his death. EDWARD R. SLANEY Edward R. Slaney, 65, passed away April 5. The galley gang veteran was bom in Norwood, Mass. He joined the SIU in July 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Slaney retired in June 1989. ROLLAN R. TEETS Rollan R. Teets, 82, died March 15. The Chicago native joined the Seafarers in April 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Teets sailed in the en­ gine department before retiring in October 1972. INLAND JOHN R. HAINES JohnR. Haines, 66, passed away Feb­ ruary 11. After serv­ ing in the Navy and Coast Guard from 1942 to 1968, the Burlington, N.J. native joined the SIU in January 1968 in the portof Baltimore. Boatman Haines shipped in the engine department for Curtis Bay Tow­ ing vessels. He started collect­ ing his pension in October 1985. His wife, Mary, survives him. JOHNLARSEN John Larsen, 73, died January 18. He was bom in Skaamp, Denmark and joined the union in Decem­ ber 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. Brother Larsen sailed on Steuart Transportation vessels before retiring in December 1978, He is survived by his wife, Edna. GREAT LAKES JOSEPH B. BOBOLA Joseph B. Bobola, 78, passed away February 27. The Michi­ gan native joined the Seafarers in May 1956 in the port of Al­ pena, Mich. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Bobola retired in September 1975. RAILROAD MARINE ARCHIE B. CRAY Archie B. Cray, 73, died De­ cember 16,1989. Bom in ' -.^3" wCY :- ^ • > •• •-.v., • •-'•• ••••'.-'•'•• • •-/ >- -' *• r Blakes, Va., he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in July 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Cray sailed in the deck + -V" —r -%-*• M -iv "• "'• , •'• ' '•hii.iiwfc v.w :.'^ f''•'vri • i:^ department for the Pennsylva­ nia Railroad before he retired in August 1968. His wife, Bernice, survives him. Correction: National Archives Helps WWII Sealarers Verity Wartime Service The March 1990 editioii of the Seafarers LOG included M article about the National Archives and how it can help World War II merchant mariners to obtain evidence of their wartime service. The LOG article unintentionally omitted one of the National Archives regions in its listing of "Where to Write." The federal govemment's record center has the official log­ books of merchant vessels active in World War II service. The National Archives has distributed those logbooks to its eight regional offices. What follows is a corrected listing. If a former WWII mer­ chant mariner cannot locate any of the documents necessary to apply for veterans' status, and if the Coast Guard cannot find evidence of service in its records, then the logbooks held by the National Archives regional archives may be the next best source of verification. Requests for copies of merchant vessel logbooks must be made in writing and should be addressed to the director of the National Archives regional archives which holds logbooks for the port at which the individual's vessel ended its voyage. Regional Archives New England Region National Archives 380 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02154 (617)647-8100 Port Boston, Mass. Portsmouth, N.H. Portland, Maine Providence, R.L •; -7 " •"-•7',/: ;• - .A: ^ i-r.: -f • - '' ^ Pate Span 1942-53 1942-55 1941-55 1941-53 Northeast Region National Archives Bldg. 22 - MOT Bayonne Bayonne,NJ 07002-5388 (201) 823-7252 New York, N.Y. New York, N.Y. 1942-58 1959 Mid-Atlantic Region National Archives 9th & Market Streets Room 1350 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215)597-3000 Philadelphia, Pa. 1919-21 Philadelphia, Pa. 1942-56 Philadelphia, Pa. 1958-59 Baltimore, Md. 1942-57 Baltimore, Md. 1964-67 Norfolk, Va. 1940-55 (includes Wilmington, N.C.) Portsmouth, Va. 1956-57 Portsmouth, Va. 1963-64 Southeast Region National Archives 1557 St. Joseph Avenue East Point, GA 30344 (404) 763-7477 Savannah, Ga. Jacksonville, Fla. Tampa, Fla. Southwest Region National Archives 501 West Felix Street P.O. Box 6216 Fort Worth, TX 76115 (817)334-5525 Brownsville, Tx. Corpus Christi, Tx. Galveston, Tx. Houston, Tx. Mobile, Ala. New Orleans, La. Port Arthur, Tx. 1946-59 1943-72 1941-74 1942-73 1942-56 1942-76 1939-70 Pacific SW R^ion National Archives 24000 Avila Road P.O. Box 6719 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-6719 (714)643-4241 Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif, (includes Wilming­ ton, Long Beach & San Pedro) San Luis, Calif. Port Hueneme, Calif. 1916-42 1942-54 1942-54 1945 Pacific Sierra Region 1000 Commodore Drive SanBmno, CA 94066 (415) 876-9009 San Francisco, Calif. 1927-57 Pacific NW Region National Archives 6125 Sand Point Way,NE Seattle, WA 98115 (206)526-6507 Seattle, Wash. Seattle, Wash. Seattle, Wash. Portland, Ore. Coos Bay, Ore. Astoria, Ore. 1890-1911 1910-37 1940-58 1942-58 1941-53 1943-51 1942-51 • 'v' v.- • 7; YJy'-'Y'-Y l ' -1'% Ti' '•.A. •m yy .f: 1914-27 1915-40 • �•-r-:V.. m • iSSSSSSBSSjS^^ />!•/ 26 Si'i r'--:- Hf' iS; SEAFARERS 106 Foreign Flag Cruise Ships Unsafe Sill Members InNewJebs On MSG Tankers • The SIU crewed the Sealift Indian Ocean and the Sealift Caribbean earlier this month. The two vessels are part of a fleet of MSG tankers that now will be operated and maintained by SlU-contracted company IMC. On this page are photos of some of the Seafarers who have signed on for the first SIU voyage on these tank­ ers. r,.'-'!ST.''" EI^ Continued from page 4 OS S. Collins is happy to be aboard the Indian Ocean. Revels "Johnny Reb" Poovey, steward/baker on the Carib­ bean, discusses menu op­ tions. -J • '; AB James Camp during a coffee break on the Indian Ocean. NTSB nor the Coast Guard could have investigated the accident without the permis­ sion of the ship's owner. Kolstad pointed to the case of the Liberian-flagged, Miami-based cruise ship Cel­ ebration with almost 1,600 passengers aboard striking and sinking a Cuban bulk carrier in international waters, killing two members of the Cuban crew. The ship's owner. Carnival Cruise Line, refused to let the NTSB in­ vestigate, and a U.S. district court upheld the owner's re­ fusal because "the court doubted the board's author­ ity to make this type of in­ vestigation," Kolstad said. He called on Congress to make major changes in the way the U.S. handles for- eign-flag cruise ships oper­ ating out of American ports. Among the suggestions Kol­ stad made were giving the Coast Guard more authority to require improved safety equipment such as sprinkler systems, integrated heat/ smoke detectors and cen­ tralized fire control systems on foreignrflag passenger vessels, allowing U.S. gov­ ernmental agencies the right to investigate accidents of foreign-flag passenger ves­ sels in international waters when the ships sail from U.S. ports and American passen­ gers are involved, and per­ mitting U.S. agencies the abilities to examine and con­ trol foreign-flag passenger ships involved in the U.S. market. Know Your Rights Bosun Paul "Red" King takes a coffee break on the Ca­ ribbean. Chief Cook Jack Sivley in the Caribbean's galley. Left to right are Able Seamen on the Caribbean: Ted Daniels, William Steele and Pam Taylor. 11 • Aboard the Indian Ocean are, left to right. Chief Pumpman Freddie Harris, Bosun Leggette Jones and QMED James Brack. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a pre­ mium, welfare coverage directly from the Plan. Seafarers who have losttheir eligibility for Plan coverage must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under Ais program. To obt^ more informationabout thisprogram, seafarers may call the membershipservices office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4(1-800252-4674) or may write to: COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a com­ plete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—or COBRA—program.) FINANCIAL REPORTS, The CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU constitution of the SIU Atlantic, contracts are available in all SIU Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters halls. These contracts specify the District makes specific provision wages and conditions under which for safeguarding themembership's an SIU member works and lives money and Union finances. The aboard a ship or boat. Members constitution requires a detailed should know their contract rights, audit by Certified Public Accounts as well as theirobligations, suchas every year, which is to be sub­ filing for overtime (OT). on the mitted to the membership by the proper sheets and in the proper Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly manner. If, at any time, a member finance committee of rank and file believes that an SIU patrolman or members, elected by the member­ other Union official fails to protect ship, makes examination each year their contract rights properly, they of the finances of the Union and should contact the nearest SIU port reports fully their findings and agent. recommendations. Members of EDITORIAL POLICY—THE this committee may make dissent­ SEAFARERS LOG. The ing reports, specific recommenda­ Seaifarers LOG has traditionally tions and separate findings. refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, of­ TRUST FUNDS. All tnist funds ficer or member. It has also of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes refi-ained from publishing articles and Inland Waters District are ad­ deemed harmful to the Union or its ministered in accordance with the collective membership. This estab­ provisions of various trust fund lished policy has been reaffirmed agreements. All these agreements by membership action at the Sep­ specify that the trustees in charge tember 1960 meetings in all con­ of these funds shall equally consist stitutional ports. The responsibility of Union and management repre­ for Seafarers LOG policy is vested sentatives and their alternates. All in an editorial board whichconsists expenditures and disbursements of of the Executive Board of the trust funds are made only upon Union. The Executive Board may approval by a majority of the trus­ delegate, from among its ranks, tees. All trust fund financial one individual to cany out this records are available at the head­ responsibility. quarters of the various trust funds. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in SHIPPING RIGHTS. A any official capacity in the SIU , member's shipping rights and unless an official Union receipt is seniority are protected exclusively given for same. Under no cir­ by contracts between the Union cumstances should any member and the employers. Members pay any money for any reason un­ should get to know their shipping less he is given such receipt. In the rights. Copies of these contracts event anyone attempts to require are posted and available in all any such payment be made without Union halls. If members believe supplying a receipt, or if a member there have been violations of then- is required to make a payment and shipping or seniority rights as con­ is given an official receipt, but tain^ in the contracts between the feels that he should not have been Union and the emp^ers, they required to make such payment, should notify the Se^oiprs Ap­ this should immediately be peals Board by certified mail, reported to Union headquarters. return receipt requested. The CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies proper address for this is: of the SIU constitiition are avail­ Angus "Red" Campbell able in all Union halls. All mem­ Chairman, Seafarers Appeals bers should obtain copies of this Board constitution so as to familiarize 5201 Auth Way themselves with its contents. Any Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred time a member feels any other to are available to members at all member or officer is attempting to times, either by writing directly to deprive him or her of any constitu­ the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ tional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charpeals Board. ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any mem­ bers feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union head­ quarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its process are used to fur­ ther its objects and purposes in­ cluding, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects. SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for in­ vestigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or tbat he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth^ay, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I. �MAY 1990 27 1990 UPGRADIHG COURSC SCHEDUU All Pngnms An Gmmi to Impnvo Job Skills of SItf lAomkon amf to Pnmoto tho Amoritoit Maritimo Mostly June-December 1990 The following is the current course schedule for June-December 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take flrefighting when attending, the Lundeberg School. Recertification Programs Check-In Date September 24 Course Bosun Recertification Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Abie Seaman July 23 August 31 September 17 October 26 November 12 December 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman June 11 June 22 July 9 July 20 August 6 August 17 September 3 September 14 October 1 October 12 October 29 November 9 November 26 December 7 December 24 January 4 Ship Handling June 25 July 6 August 27 September 7 October 8 October 19 December 3 December 14 Radar Observer Unlimited August 20 August 24 October 1 October 5 November 26 November 30 Third Mate August 6 November 16 Tankerman August 17 July 23 Limited License August 17 June 11 September 17 November 23 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. July 20 June 11 August 20 September 28 October 29 December 7 September 14 July 23 Marine Electrical Maintenance October 1 November 23 July 23 October 12 Marine Electronics Technician October 1 October 26 Diesel Engine Technology June 11 July 20 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August 20 September 28 October 1 October 26 Hydraulics All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations 1990 Adult Education Schedule The Adult Education courses listed are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course Date Date September 8 High School Equivalency (GED) July 30 D^ember 8 October 29 September 7 July 30 Adult Basic Education (ABE) December 7 October 29 September 7 July 30 English as a Second Language (ESL) October 19 September 10 December 7 October 29 Developmental Studies June 4 July 16 September 10 June 8 July 20 September 14 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course June 18 August 13 October 8 July 6 August 31 October 16 Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 v^eek) July 9 July 23 September 3 October 1 October 29 December 10 July 13 July 27 September 7 October 5 November 2 December 14 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. SHLSS College Progrom Schedule for 1990 FULL 8-week Sessions August 6 through September 28 October 15 through December 7 Completion Date August 31 December 7 July 20 December 7 Check-In Date June 11 September 17 June 11 October 29 Course QMED-Any Rating FiremanAVatertender and Oiler Deik Upgrading Courses Completion Date November 5 Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward ofHce for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. ^— Upgrading Application Name- (Last I Date of Birth. Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) •/ChiB (City) (State) Telephone. (Zip Code) " (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Book #. Social Security #_ SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No I Am interested in the Following Course) s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: If yes, which program: From. Last grade of school completed • Yes GNo DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot to • Third Mate (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No If yes, course(s) Taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sea,Iift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? — Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes • No Firefighting; • Yes • No CPR: Q-Yes • No Primary Language Spoken DATE. Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Date Available for training — With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE —^ — —— • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel Q Towboat Operator Inland d Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course d Marine Electrical Maintenance d Pumproom Maintenance & Operation d Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation d Diesel Engine Technology d Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel d Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor d Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance d Electro-Hydraulic Systems d Automation d Hydraulics d Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS d Welding d Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT d Adult Basic Education (ABE) d High School Equivalency Program (GED) d Developmental Studies (DVS) d English as a Second Language (ESL) d ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) d d d d d Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PRfX3RAM d Associates in Arts Degree d Certificate Programs No IrusporUlioo will be paid BBICIS you present original receipts and successfuily complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLiCATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD 20674 5/90 �miaf'-muiJifWigB:^^ - J! •;:^pi. «K^ SEAEiREMSS - 'i Volume 52, Number 5 .:f'" Hay 1990 SlU Men Hailed as Heroes for Rescue USCG Presents Awards to Burke, Brown, Kuvshinikov and Tyler Four New York men are alive today because the SlU-crewed Day Peckinpaugh happened to be "in the right place at the right time' on Oneida Lake last October. The Coast Guard recognized the crew earlier this month in a special ceremony attended by nearly 100 people, including two of the sur­ vivors, at the Oswego (N.Y.) Port Authority. The. SIU members involved in the rescue included AB Wheelsmen Tim Burke and Howard Brown, Scraperman Baisel Kuvshinikov and Cook Ber­ nard Tyler. All but Tyler attended the cereniony. None of the SIU crewmembers said they did anything any other mariner would not have done when another ship was in danger. Burke's description of the October 4,1989 incident was:"I was in bed and the captain woke me up. We got everything ready and took the people out of die water. That's all." Brown was as modest as Burke. "Everyone was doing the same thing," he recalled. "We were as­ sisting the men onboard with life jackets, life boats, etc." Survivor Walter Edin remem­ bered the incident in more precise detail. He told others not to be fooled by the modesty of the Peck­ inpaugh crew. "They deserve all the recognition they get," he said watching the ceremony. Edin was aboard the MV Seabreeze, a 65-foot passenger ferry, heading for the warmer waters of Florida when it was caught in the rough seas on the lake. "We took on more water than we could get rid of. We spent 20 minutes with the bow under water," Edin said. "The [Peckinpaugh] crew risked its boat in eight to 10-foot seas and almost rolled over. They put themselves between us and the wind. I couldn't blame them if they left us to protect their vessel." Edin and fellow survivor Ross Keefe at­ tended the ceremony to say thank you one more time to the men who saved their lives. First Mate Stewart Gunnlaugsson, who sailed with the SIU for 11 years before upgrading, provided the official account of the rescue. "I was on watch when it happened. We were 4V2 miles from shore. The seas were too rough for them to head for shore so they were trying to go back to where they started. "I looked at the boat," GunnlaUgsson recalled. "I looked Even heroes don't get the day off. AB Wheelsman Tim Burke secures a new line aboard the Day Peckinpaugh after high winds and waves loosened those already tying the vessel to the dock at the port of Oswego, N.Y. ; f g,;; •• AB Wheelsman Howard Brown (right) Is congratulated by USCG Vice Admiral Howard Thorsen for his role in the rescue of four men from the MV Seabreeze. away, then back and thought 'Where'd it go?' We were a half mile away. They were in the water maybe 30 minutes." The mate said the Peckinpaugh's crew immediately responded to the rescue call. "They did an excellent job, marvelous job. One SIU member practically carried one [survivor] up from the water. We were in the right place at the right time because the water was so cold already that I don't think they could have survived another five minutes. "Everybody was on the deck, even the cook. One of the members almost was in the water to scoop them out. They got the life jackets out, then got blankets, dry clothing and warm food to the men." The Peckinpaugh, a dry bulk ce­ ment carrier which runs from Os­ wego to Rome, N.Y., was able to rescue three of the four men from the Seabreeze on its first sweep. As soon as the crew had wimessed the sinking, the captain radioed the nearby lock to report the incident. A New York State Police helicop­ ter swooped in while the Peckin­ paugh was turning around and plucked the fourth survivor from the water. In presenting Public Service Awards to all involved in the res­ cue, USCG Commander John H. Johnson of the Buffalo, N.Y. area proclaimed all of the men "heroes." Each crewmember and state trooper received their awards from USCG Vice Admiral Howard Thorsen, commander of the Atlan­ tic Region. The ceremony took on added meaning to Kuvshinikov. The Soviet native who came to the U.S. in 1952 became an SIU member 19 years to the day of the recognition. He found out earlier in the week his . • « .,f / - y- WW -•• son was the winner of a Seafarers scholarship. The whole family drove up from Fairview, Pa. to celebrate together. Kuvshinikov noted that he gets to see his family for "48 horns every six weeks" while shipping. "It's just enough time to get the grass cut," he said. Sidney Smith, president of Erie Navigation which owns the Peck­ inpaugh, said this was the first rescue of this magnitude ever conducted by one of the company's vessels. Burke, an SIU member since 1968, said he never had been in such a rescue before. However, Brown, who has sailed with the SIU since 1947, had a tale to go along with a previous rescue. "I was on the Niagara in Lake Erie when we rescued a husband, wife and their dog from a [sunken] pleasure craft. I was holding the dog and it tried to bite me after the rescue." This last rescue the thanks were a little kinder, he noted. Survivors Ross Keefe (left) and Walter Edin (with glasses) thank Peckinpaugh crewmembers Baisel Kuvshinikov and Tim Burke (right) during the ceremony. Help Locate This Missing Child Amy Sue Pagnac Amy Sue Pagnac has been missing since August 5, 1989 from Maple Grove, Mirui. She was 13 years old at the time of her disappearance. Height: Sft Hair: Light brown Weight: 100 pounds Eyes: Blue Identifying Information: Amy Sue Pagnac requires medi­ cation for allergies and has ex­ perienced seizures due to un­ known causes. ANYONE HAVING INFORMA-nON SHOULD CONTACT TheNationaiCenterforMissingaiid Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 OR Maple Grove Police Department (Minn) Missing Persons Unit 1-612-420-4000 0 • '•'kkkk-'y � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMMISSION STUDIES U.S.-CANADA BILATERAL TRADE ON GREAT LAKES FARM BILL DEBATE HEATS UP IN THE HOUSE SIU-MANNED BAY SHIP CO. WINS MSC BID SIU BEGINS CREWING 9 MSC TANKERS CARGO SHARING URGED IN U.S./USSR SHIP PACT DON ROTAN, MCS OLDTIMER, DIES OF CANCER PANEL BEGINS PROBE ON FOREIGN FLAG CRUISE SHIP SAFETY 3 SEAFARERS, 4 SIU CHILDREN WIN UNION SCHOLARSHIPS BILL TO EXTEND EXPORT BAN ON ALASKA OIL MOVES AHEAD HOUSE, SENATE HUNG UP ON ISSUES IN OIL SPILL BILL SKINNER URGES PHASE-OUT OF SINGLE HULLS JOB-RELATED DEATHS ARE MOURNED THIRTEEN UNION DECK DEPARTMENT MEMBERS GRADUATE FROM TOP-OF-THE-LINE TRAINING COURSE EASTERN, UNIONS RESUME TALKS NLRB RULES FOR BUS CO. STRIKERS KEEP MERCHANT MARINE STRONG IS MARITIME DAY MESSAGE SEN. MATSUNAGA SUCCUMBS TO CANCER TLC MARKS SIU CREW HANDLING OF GREAT LAKES CEMENT CARRIER GEORGE HORNE DIES AT 87, WAS N.Y. TIMES MARINE EDITOR CREW OF ROESCH HELPS VESSEL IN 'WHITEOUT' SIU-CREWED ORGULF TUG MCDERMOTT PLIES THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ON COAL RUN S-L VESSELS PAY OFF IN LONG BEACH, CALIF. SCHOOL TRAINING SAVES LIFE OF LUNDEBERG STUDENT FIVE SIU MEMBERS GIVEN COMMENDATIONS EXPERIENCED HANDS MAN THE MSC'S KAWISHIWI QMED PROCEDURES TO CHANGE DELTA QUEEN STEAMBOAT CO. CELEBRATES HUNDREDTH YEAR USCG HONORS N.J. FIREFIGHTING EGYPTIAN TRADE UNIONISTS VIST LUNDEBERG SCHOOL AIMS OF GIANT COMMODITY MERCHANTS DON'T SQUARE WITH U.S. INTERESTS PIERCING OF THE GIANT AGRIBUSINESS VEIL REVEALS FOREIGN TIES, FOREIGN-FLAG SHIPS 'EXPORT ENHACEMENT PROGRAM' IS ANOTHER WAY OF SAYING BIGGER TAX PAYER SUBSIDIES FOR GIANT GRAIN EXPORTERS GRAIN MERCHANTS AND THEIR FOREIGN TIES THE ILLOGIC OF THE GRAIN GROUPS' ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE U.S. SHIPPING SPAD: PLAYING A MAJOR ROLE IN JOB SECURITY OF MEMBERS 'SHIPSHAPE' IS THE WORD FOR THE USNS SILAS BENT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL GRADUATES SEVEN CLASSES SIU MEN HAILED AS HEROES FOR RESCUE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 5 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/7b078baa54a0cd464475d7a5e449f1d8.PDF dc9e12eeedfa721deafaf2490e5578c9 PDF Text Text mmm ': J; ' •-• • ••• v...:v. , -..f./y: I SEAFAKEISS •v'-h Volume 52, Number 4 April 1990 Giant Agnbnsiness Lust For Greater ProSts Would Destroy Nation's Shipping Independence f >'r •':\ • 7- 6 n c •f Cost to tJ.S. Taxpayer of Agricunurai Exports s^L.\.w'v-V".^Jy. '• 3- Funds spent by U.S. gov­ ernment for using U.S.flag ships. 2- $336,385,000 0- AGRICULTURE SHIPPING SOURCE: Unfted States Department of Agriculture 1991 Budget Summary, Budget of the United States Government FY 1991, USDA Office Of Budget and Program Analysis, Maritime Adininlstratlon Budget Fiscal Year 1991. J:CD >1— OOOC. —tjoo 0000 m-<o o(7>o>2:o $ 7,260,600,000 Funds spent by U.S. gov­ ernment for promoting sales of agri­ cultural ex­ ports and purchasing commodities for giveaways. Agriculture Panel Moves Ship Rgt To Senate Floor M^nce again the giant commodity interests are trying to get Congress to re­ duce or drop the cargo preference re­ quirement that applies to three percent of government-supported agricultural export products. But some members of Congress, con­ scious of the vital role played by U.S. ship­ ping in the rmdonal economic and security interests, are striking back with threats of allowing the purchase of such cargoes on the world's open mar­ kets. For stories on the cargo preference issue, see pages 3,16 and 17. • o-Ha: -• o Pagi Gov^t Service Sli Wins Back Pay Be — -f'fi , 'v-r,/ —looH-tC-f- mOoo o O-H 002:0 O I O • I—t Ut 2:0 I > H- 00 CX> r- o o o OJ •-H m •xi—i on >J O o o hH- ...i'r' - • • -I: .]'• r i; : Bahama Jinx Ship Fii . 200 Feared Dead .—^ Page 4 ".'07 > • Union Cooks Scon High In Top Culinmy Test - Page 5 Great Lakes Seafarers Get Set for Htout Page 12 Seafarers Get New FIreflghtIng Course The SIU's Lundeberg School of Seamanship has launched a new advanced training course in firefighting that includes the latest technology for handling marine fires. Coinciding with the offering of the new class, the Lundeberg School has begun conducting its firefighting courses at the University of Mary­ land in La Plata, less than an hour away from Piney Point, where the union's educational facility is located. In photo at right, taken by SIU member Les R. Farrell, Seafarers practice extinguishing a simulated deck fire at the La Plata training facility. For more photos and story, see page 6. "•fj-a •'f f • 7f|:. • A# 9 f •' 'M' ' 'vm Time to Return Maritime Administration to Commerce Department See President's Report -• �seuMEKioe President's Report '-'P' f - • • v,;.v: ;• ':- j Ir'm.r • \t,' ','• i-- V 'i:fi f; - • .,' h .'r.-n -.. . • •- . ' IIIPV ;\.v y' I .s vyi'p ft- ••-•5-0, tl'll ;.: ;'f f. vV-'V There can be no mistaking now that the Department of Transportation hasn't the slightest intention of making any serious creative effort to reverse the decline of the American-flag shipping industry. The record of the Department since 1981, when it took on the responsibility for maritime from the Department of Commerce, shows a steady lessening of interest in the state of the country's shipping capability. But the clinch­ er is the Transportation Department's recently issued "Statement of Na­ tional Transportation Policy" which, so far as railroads, bridges and highways are concemed, has been various­ ly appraised as a "dud" that "should be sent to the White House dumpster." On maritime it is even worse. , Aside from some acknowledgment that maritime is vital to the national security and some vague references to the need for shipping reform so that it can improve its competitive position, the "statement of policy" gave not the slightest sign of encouragement: no positive goals were set, no evidence shown that the department intends to do anyI Sling to promote American shipping. Not that we expected anything more from DOT; but we gave Siem the benefit of the doubt in the hope that the "statement of policy" might finally reveal that it understands the differences between the problems of maritime and those of the railroads, buses. Coast Guard, bridges, highways and the rest of its responsibilities. So if anyone was waiting for further proof that DOT has no intentions of moving maritime forward, we have it now. And that brings me to a suggestion that I put forth just a year ago: that on the basis of the record since 1981, it was a serious mist^e for all of the maritime industry to have agreed, as it did, with the Reagan administration, to transfer the Maritime Administration from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Transportation. I remember how we in the SIU and the rest of the industry, in the late '60s under the late Paul Hall's leadership, fought successfully against President Lyndon Johnson's move to transfer the Maritime Administra­ tion to a newly created Department of Transportation. We were to be shifted, along with the Coast Guard, to DOT which would also be respon­ sible for rails, highways, bridges and airlines. The Congress voted to ex­ clude the Maritime Administration from the new federal department, and MarAd remained in Commerce. SIU President Hall felt, however, that the nation's maritime affairs were important enough to warrant them being housed in an independent agency where they would get maximum attention and be directly respon­ sible to the president. Backed by the AFL-CIO and almost all of the maritime industry, the independent agency plan was overwhelmingly ap­ proved by a vote of 324 to 44 in the House of Representatives, including "yes" votes by former President Gerald Ford and the now president of the United States, George H.W. Bush, and then by the Senate. But an angiy Lyndon Johnson let the bill die on his desk without taking any action, effectively killing the proposal to establish the Maritime Administration as an independent agency. When the Nixon administration took over the reins of government, it immediately began working to strengthen American-flag shipping as can­ didate Nixon had said he would. MarAd was continued in the Depart­ ment of Commerce and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 resulted. As evidence of the Nixon administration's determination to improve the nation's maritime posture, the new act provided that the Maritime Ad­ ministrator be elevated to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs, a post that was ably handled by Andrew Gibson. The Nixon and Ford administrations were the last to show concem for the state of America's shipping industry, and it has been going downhill ever since. President Reagan, who had pledged a program to revitalize shipping, got industry support in 1981 for the transfer of the responsibility for maritime from Commerce to the Department of Transportation, and it has been suffocating from that moment to this. The record of DOT is a poor one. In 1981 the U.S. had 612 active, privately owned vessels. Today the number is 377. Although the SIU has maintained a favorable job ratio, seafaring jobs overall have been cut in half since 1981. Since 1981, the construction differential subsidy, and with it our shipbuilding base, has disappeared. Operating subsidies have been slashed and Title XI loan guarantees have been discontinued. Here is another example of the industry's deterioration under the DOT. Either the Transportation Department does not understand the sig­ nificance to the United States of a merchant fleet operating on the oceans of the world or it chooses to ignore it One of the most convincing proofs of DOT'S determination to downgrade the role of U.S. shipping was its decision to eliihinate the four maritime attache posts in the American em­ bassies in Great Britain, Brazil, CJreece and Japan. Not only were these offices sources of vital maritime information to this country, they were physical reminders to the world of America's position as a maritime na­ tion and a world power. They were appropriate and necessary instru­ ments of foreign policy. Their closing signaled to the world that the U.S. was continuing on the slide down to a second-rate power. So the experience of the nine years under DOT certainly indicates that the move from the Department of Commerce was not only not helpful, it appears to have been an error of some magnitude, and there is no sign of any improvement anywhere on the horizon. It should be pointed out that the problem is not one of personnel. The Secretary of Transportation has in several instances been supportive of American shipping, as he was when certain interests sought to exempt the Polish aid shipments from cargo preference, and as he is in the cur­ rent oil spill problem. The people in the Maritime Administration are competent and dedicated. The problem is that maritime does not belong in a department that has other priorities and is concemed principally with railroads, bridges, highways and airlines. It is a department that is regulatory oriented, rather than promotional. It is logical that maritime belongs in a department more concemed with promoting U.S. industries at home and abroad and which has the mechanism for dealing with inter­ national commerce, of which ocean shipping is a part. Within DOT, the Maritime Administration operates under a handicap, for example when it attempts to negotiate shipping agreements with the Soviet Union and China. While the location of the agency responsible for the welfare of U.S. shipping is alone no assurance that it will prosper, it can at least provide the proper atmosphere wherein its problems are understood and the atten­ tion it gets is not subordinated to other concems that are given much :i^ rfi'sifi 1 Pp'' ,K py r'-':-'^-t;-/' Iv' April 1990 Volume 52, Number 4 The Seafarers LCXJ (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLaO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class j^stage paid at MSG iSince Georges, 20790-9998 and at additional maUing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I^ident, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice Presi­ dent Gulf Coast, Thomas Giideweil; Vice President West Coast, George MrCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Darnel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene. , W-; P''.Pp. % •,r, higher priority. To our list of objectives for improving the condition of U.S.-flag ship­ ping, we must now add getting the Maritime Administration into the ap­ propriate federal department—the Department of Commerce. v.'-'" '-'f • Rank and File Finance Group Meets SIU members elected to review the union's fourth quarter of 1989 financial records meet with Secretary-Treasurer Joseph , ph DiGiorgio. Pictured above are (clockwise from bottom left) Wagner Pellerin, illerir Robert Carson, Charles C. Clausen Jr., DiGiorgio, Stanley D. Vienna, Joseph Fratini, Gregorlo A. Blanco and Arthur H. Baredian. iP^' • ?P:P' P' IIS ' 'M Index to LOG Features COBRA Notice Dispatchers'Report/Deep Sea .......... Dispatchers'Report/Inland ........... Dispatchers'Report/Great Lakes . . . Final Departures Know Your Rights Letters to the Editor .... ....... Lundeherg School Application . . ... . . . . . • Lundeherg School Course Schedule ....... Meeting Notice • • • • • Pensioners Ships Minutes Union Hall Directory ........ • • • • Page ... 26 ... 20 ... 22 ... 22 ..29-30 ... 30 ... 19 ... 31 ... 31 ... 20 ... 21 ..25-26 ... 22 �vv... ^ APRIL 1990 v; -.i-i' Commodity Interests Seek to Scuttle U.S. Shipping AnA-Cargo Preference Amendments to Farm BUI WUl Be Brought to Senate Floor Debate The first shot has been fired in the 1990 battle to maintain the law that calls for carriage of 75 percent of U.S. government-generated agricultural cargoes to b« shipped on American-flag bottoms. Earlier this month in a meeting of the Senate Agriculture Gommittee where the main subject was the Food for Peace provisions of the so-called 1990 fairm bill. Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) launched an effort to eliminate or weaken the cargo preference requirement that applies to government-impelled food aid. Although Lugar agreed to raise his amendments on the Senate floor, he used the meeting as a forum to begin his 1990 campaign against U. S. shipping. Currently, 75 percent of govern­ ment-generated food aid must be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. Prior to 1985 the amount allocated through the cargo preference law for American ships was 50 percent. The enactment of the 1985 food bill, known as the Food Security Act, contained a carefully con­ structed compromise reached be­ tween maritime and agricultural groups and supported by a majority in the Congress. As part of the compromise, maritime groups agreed to limit the application of cargo preference to aid cargoes and not to promotional programs of the Departnient of Agriculture and the Commodity Credit Corporation. In return, the •. f.': ... . farm lobby agreed to increase the share of food aid transported by waterbome commerce to 75 per­ cent. The three-tier amendment Lugar introduced during the Senate Agriculture Committee meeting proposed the following scenarios. First, complete exemption from cargo preference laws for U.S. government agricultural assistance programs to foreign recipients. If this amendment fails, Lugar's second proposal would bring down the share of total food aid carried on U.S.-flag vessels from 75 per­ cent back to 50 percent, the level established by the 1954 Cargo Preference Act and in place up until the Compromise of 1985. In the event that this amendment fails, Lugar's third proposal would mandate that 25 percent of all food aid cargoes be shipped from Great Lakes ports. Senator Slade Gorton (R-WA) also proposed a rollback to a cargo preference requirement of 50 per­ cent, citing the absence of grain cargoes originating from his home state of Washington. Speaking eloquently in defense of cargo preference. Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) pointed out how foes of the ship American concept often distort facts. . . On November 8,1989, the Department of Agriculture approved the P.L.480 cargo preference shipment of grain — 50,000 tons of com to Poland. The rate being charged by the U.S. vessel was $36 a ton." At the same time, Cochran noted, some Senators were saying the cost of shipping on U.S.-flag vessels was around $70 to $80 per ton. Senator Thomas A. Daschle (DSD) reminded the committee mem­ bers that advocating the use of. foreign-flag carriers because of a so-called cheaper cost could raise questions about doing the same for die food aid commodities themsel­ ves. Daschle asked the committee members if anyone knew the cost of wheat in other nations. Senator Lugar withdrew his anti-cargo preference amendments presented to the committee and said he would raise them during the floor debate in Congress on the 1990 farm bill. The Indiana senator took this course of action because of a Senate rale that would allow another committee to take up any introduced amendment that dealt with an issue within its juris­ diction. In the case of the cargo preference amendments, the matter could have been taken up by the Senate Commerce Committee and its merchant marine subcommittee. A review by another committee could have delayed the 1990 farm bill, a consequence Lugar and other senators were not anxious to ac­ tivate. Lugar's promise to raise his op­ position to cargo preference when the farm bill is being discussed by the full Senate indicates the maritime community can expect yet another battle on the issue of the carriage of 75 percent of the food aid cargoes by U.S.-flag vessels. For an analysis of U.S. government monies spent to support the promotion of agricuiturai products, includ­ ing grain, and the amount directed towards shipping costs, see centerfolddpages16 pages K and 17. Anticipating the attack on cargo preference, the presidents of four maritime unions, including the SIU, urged Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), who serves as chairman of Ae committee, to reject any at­ tempt to circumvent the existing cargo preference law. The maritime union presidents pointed out, "We have not at­ tempted to increase our statutory share or otherwise change its terms." Their letter said, "Rolling back cargo preference require­ ments to the 50 percent pre-1985 level would not provide any benefit to the agricultural industry. Under existing law, the cost attributable to the increase in American-flag ves­ sel participation from 50 percent to the 75 percent level is paid by the Department of Transportation, not the Department of Agriculture." MarAd Head Insists on U.S. Ship Role in Soviet Pact • '•••" ' . . . •' s*" 5 -i • ' i' •••• The agribusiness lobby has been rebuffed by the head of the Maritime Administration (MarAd) in its attempt to tor­ pedo a proposal to share cargo in equal thirds be­ tween Soviet, Leback American and third-nation vessels under the terms of a new maritime agreement between the two superpowers. Last month, the National As­ sociation of Wheat Growers notified the administration of its belief that cargo sharing provisions in a American-Soviet maritime pact would harm U.S. grain sales to the Soviets. Responding by letter to the con­ cerns of the wheat growers, MarAd Administrator Captain Warren G. Leback said the U.S. proposal to provide access to one-third of the cargoes between the two nations to American-flag vessels "in no way jeopardizes the so-called 'free' flow of grain to the Soviet Union. In fact, all decisions on what rates will be paid will remain as they are — with the Soviet entities. U.S.fla'g vessels would be eligible to carry one-third of bulk grain car­ goes only if they can do so at world market freight rates." Leback noted the advantage the Soviet government has by having a "monopoly position in controlling access to cargo by stipulating the terms and conditions of sale." In addition to controlling the large Soviet fleet, the government in that country handles all aspects of ves­ sel chartering. "Because U.S.-flag vessels will compete on an equal footing with other carriers, it should m^e no difference to U.S. exporters of wheat whether their cargoes are shipped on a U.S.-flag vessel or a foreign-flag vessel There is no obligation that the Soviets pay any additional premium for a U.S.-flag vessel," Leback concluded. The MarAd chief also took the opportunity of addressing the American Association of Port Authorities earlier this month to stress the administration's commit­ ment to developing trade and transportation markets abroad. Leback told the participants of that meeting the concept of cargo sharing is a fair one, stating, "the cargo originates here, it's only fair that American-flag carriers" be al­ lowed to transport a portion of the products to be shipped, if they remain competitive with world rates. Talks with the Soviets on a bilateral maritime pact will con­ tinue in Moscow next month. Two rounds of negotiations have been held to date. The Maritime Ad­ ministration is the lead American government agency in the talks. On the negotiating table are the AYm •: •A Continued on page 10 ..M; SIU Gov't Setvices Division Wins MSCPAC Pay Beef Unlicensed deck department members of the SIU's Government Services Division will be receiving back pay with interest for all claimed overtime for watchstanding in port between the hours of 1700 and 0800 the next day denied since May 1, 1989. The Military Sealift Com­ mand—^Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) announced the agreement before a hearing by the Federal Labor Rela^ tions Authority (FLRA) took place. Four union members—Barry D. Smith, Jinks Rhaney, John Meno Torees and Owen Dale Mooneyofficially filed the grievance, stat­ ing the lack of overtime pay was a violation of the union's contract with MSCPAC. -Ay,- Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for the Government Ser­ vices Division, said this is a major victory for the members and would result in thousands of dollars going into the affected members' wallets. The Military Sealift Command (MSG) eliminated the overtime unilaterally in an effort to save money. Under the agreement, MSG stated it would "not interfere with the bargaining relationship be­ tween MSCPAC and the SIU by unilaterally implementing changes in overtime pay practices" without first bargaining with the SIU. MSG also agreed that it would not make any changes in the con­ tract without first negotiating with the union, would not interfere with -IK. employees' rights to file a charge with the FLRA and would reinstate the overtime pay as well as provide back pay for those affected. A copy of the agreement is being sent to all vessels in MSCPAC for members to review. After receiving the charges, the FLRA asked the SIU for all docu­ ments relating to the case. It also interviewed the union officials who attended the meetings to find out why the overtime was cut out. Mercer said he hoped the agree­ ment will end the confusion that has enveloped deck department mem­ bers for almost a year. He was not certain when checks would be is­ sued. is- - 'f �, ' V'.-'. .'-.'AV..••:.«••.; .. f/.': sma^m Fire on Bahama-Flag Ship Ends in 200 Deaths Scandinavian Star Had Been Cited Previously by NTSB mr- i:UC'h •;\ II' : •;••? • -T- ' 1. The loss of close to 200 lives in a lire aboard a Bahamian-flag passenger/ferry vessel would not have happened if recommenda­ tions made by the American government's transportation safety agency had been imple­ mented last year. The Scandinavian Star, which caught nre earlier this month as it sailed between Norway and Den­ mark, was the same vessel inves­ tigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for an engineroom blaze that occurred when the ship was engaged in the passenger cruise trade operating out of a U.S. port and owned by SeaEscape. The NTSB found the probable cause of the March 1988 Scan­ dinavian Star fire to be lack of preventive maintenance, inade­ quate crew training, lack of written firefighting procedures, mal­ functioning of a fire suppression system and the inability of crewmembers to communicate in a common language with each other and with passengers. The NTSB recommended that safety standards and training pro­ cedures be adopted not only on the Scandinavian Star but also on all foreign-flag cruise ships canying American passengers and sailing from U.S. ports. Initial investigations and tes­ timony regarding the April 7 fire on the Scandinavian Star indicate that crewmembers appeared con­ fused and ill-equipped to handle the emergency situation. According to the Associated Press, in a hearing before a Scan­ dinavian maritime authorities, police and judges, the master of the vessel, Oddvar Finstad, said he knew nothing about the ship's emergency plan or evacuation pro­ cedures and he was unaware of his role in an emergency team. The Scandinavian Star captain also acknowledged that the re­ quired fire and evacuation drills had not been held. The ship's first officer, who held the position of safety officer, said in testimony that he knew nothing about inter­ national safety regulations that re­ quire fire drills when more than 25 percent of the crew is new. - r. " 1 Firemen try to put out the fire in the bridge of the Scandinavian Star hours after the crippled ferry was towed to the port of Lysekii, Sweden. Officials suspect arson as the cause. News reports quoted passengers who said ttaee separate fires were set outside of cabins near the stem of the vessel while the Scan­ dinavian Star, which is now owned by the Danish company Da-No Line, was sailing between Norway and Denmark. Passengers said the crew, made up of individuals from the Philip­ pines and Portugal, were unable to understand the commands of the Norwegian master or other Scan­ dinavian officers. Additionally, crewmembers could not communi­ cate with passengers. Most of the crew had only signed on the Bahamian-flag vessel a few days before the fire. The master testified that safety procedures were not checked be­ cause "we had been onboard such a short time that we hadn't gotten around to it." The Scandinavian Star's safety officer reported during the inquity that he had not had any time to train the crew in rescue operations before the vessel was underway across the Skagarrak (Channel. The officers of the vessel tes­ tified that they abandoned the buming ship in a lifeboat while many passengers remained aboard waiting to be rescued. Oyer 160 bodies have been recovered. The death toll is es­ timated to be closer to 200 because no exact number of passengers is available. It had been the practice of the Scandinavian Star to not in­ clude children on the list of pas­ sengers. Additionally, the only passenger list on the date of the fire was kept on the bridge. That list was partially burned on April 7. Butcher Named to TRANSCOI\/l, Donovan New Head of NISC President George Bush has nominated Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher to be the deputy com­ mander and chief of staff of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). Butcher, who has been the commander of the Military TRANSCOM coordinates the wartime work of the Navy's MSC, the Air Force's Military Airlift Command and the Army's Military Traffic Management Command. Donovan also joined the Navy as an enlisted man. In 1955, he received a fleet apipointment to the ' 'W •iAdmiral Francis Donovan A rescue helicopter hovers over the ferry Scandinavian Star after it caught fire in the North Sea between Norway and Denmark. Sealift Command (MSC), will be relieved by Rear Admiral Francis Donovan. Butcher, a West Virginia native, started his career in the Navy as an enlisted man in 1948. He has com­ manded several vessels and task for­ ces. He is a former commander of Nayal Surface Group/Western Pacific and deputy commander and chief of staff of the Atlantic fleet. Admiral Paul D. Butcher U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Besides being commander of five ships and an amphibious force, he is a former deputy commandant of Armapolis and operations direc­ tor at the National Military Com­ mand Center of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The MSC provides logistical sufrport to U.S. forces deployed worldwide. �^ f\. - r< APRIt 1990 Hulse Pan^ Iteaewmg Cost of IkHtle lhlls/B(atam Impact of Intemational Protocols Also Under Study as Congress Moves to Enact OU SpiU L^Iation The U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives conferees for the om­ nibus oil spill legislation have asked their staff to provide further information about the cost of fit­ ting U.S.-flag tankers and barges widi double hulls or double bot­ toms. The conferees, meeting before Congress recessed for Easter, also asked the staff to gather opinions from states'attorneys general on the possible impact of federal ratification of the protocols of liability on laws being considered and passed by states. The conferees' meeting was the first since House and Senate staf­ fers began working on compromise language for the legislation. Both houses of Congress passed by a large majority oil spill bills. How­ ever, differences in several major areas have prevented overall pas­ sage of the legislation. The action of the House conferees is expected to delay by several more weeks any possible action. Under the House bill, all newly constructed tankers entering U.S. ports must be fitted with double hulls or bottoms. Existing tankers, under the House bill, would be re­ quired to phase in the double hulls and double bottoms over a 15 year period. The Senate bill requires the federal government to issue regula­ tions on tanker construction. House conferees stated they had insufficient information concern­ ing the costs to tanker and barge operators as well as the consumer. Another difference between the Senate and House versions of the legislation concerns American participation in the international protocols governing liability for oil spills. Under the House bill, the United States would be a par­ ticipant in the intemational liability fund. The Senate bill, however, does not allow the United States to sign on to the intemational conven­ tions governing oil spill liability. While work has been continuing on the oil spill bill, a House over­ sight subcommittee heard from a Coast Guard official that double hulls or bottoms are not the total answer. Rear Admiral Joel Sipes of the Differences have prevented passage of the MIL usee Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environment told the a hearing on the Exxon Valdez that while double hulls and bottoms may be effective in groundings they would not protect Ae environ­ ment from spills caused by col­ lisions. Sipes said collisions are the prime cause of oil spills. He also noted that retrofitting tankers and barges with double bottoms and hulls could create a safety problem. U.S. Representative Billy Tauzin (D-LA) said oil spill con­ ferees are looking at something other than double hulls and bot­ toms, including the hydrostatic loading plan that was described in depth in the March 1990 edition of the Seafarers LOG Under a proposal put forth by George Blake, executive vice president of Maritime Overseas Corporation, a tanker would be loaded to the point that the weight of the oil carried equals the pres­ sure of the seawater surrounding the vessel. In the event of a ground­ ing, if the tanker's load is hydrostatically balanced with the seawater, the amount of spillage would be minimal. The beauty of the Blake proposal is that it could be imple­ mented immediately, without ex­ pensive retrofitting or new construction. '-i') % • ; V; • 'i • J--*, o 1 Bosun Ross Hailed by MSC 'r. SIU Cooks Capture Roned Culinary Prize Two stu­ dents from the Seafarers Harry Lund e b e r g School, along with Execu­ tive Chef Romeo Lupinacci, showed they are better than "the Grume best" last month at a regional culinary com­ petition in Washington, DC. Lupinacci Among the many items prepared for the contest were platters of meats and seafood, Maryland stuffed ham, vegetable gar­ nishes, hors d'oeuvres and much more. Avalon The highlight of the 65-foot display was an enorm­ ous tallow sculpture of a bald eagle with its wings spread. Chief Steward Lauren Cmme, Chief Cook Steve Avalon and Lupinacci finished third in the American Culinary Federation's Grand Salon of Culinary Arts competi­ tion for the Washington, DC area held last month. The trio was up against the best chefs from more than 60 restaurants, hotels The centerpiece of the Lundeberg School display Is this and resorts from bald eagle made of hardened animal fatMaryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia and Washington. "I am really proud of what they did," Lupinacci said as he delivered the third place trophy to Lun­ deberg School Vice Presi­ dent Ken Conklin. "This was the first time the Lun­ deberg School competed. Cmme and Avalon really were dedicated, putting in more than 200 hours into the project." The trio spent the morning setting up the display, Lupinacci said. They had three hours to work on it in the ballroom of the Washington Sheraton before all the chefs had to leave so judging could take place. The only identification to each group's display was a number assigned by the federation so the judges would have no idea who prepared what. The competition is held by the federation among its members in various locations across the country to determine the U.S. Culinary Olym­ pic team. Lupinacci has not heard if any members This pork plate Including stuffed leg of old Maryland ham, of the Lundeberg team cheeses and vegetables was one of many Items the trio has qualified. spent more than 200 hours preparing for the competition. Bosun Jose Ross takes a break outside one of the llferafts he and his deck department prepared for Inspection on the DSNS Chauvenet. Bosun Jose Ross was recognized by Vice Admiral Paul Butcher for the work he and his deck depart­ ment crew did in preparing the USNS Chauvenet for its inspection after an overhaul. In a letter dated to SIU member Ross, the commander of the Military Sealift Command, said, "You are commended for your stel­ lar performance as ship's bosun (on the) USNS Chauvenet. You exer­ cised superb professional knowledge and leadership in or­ ganizing a deck department pre­ viously ignored." Butcher noted the work per­ formed to prepare winches, cargo booms, davits, ground tackle and lifeboats during the overhaul and inspection. He closed by saying, "It is a pleasure to work with men of your caliber and I look forward to that opportunity again." Ross, who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1980, said he was surprised when he received the letter aboard the USNS Chauvenet. He said both the deck and engine departments deserved the praise. "All of my ABs worked very hard for this inspection," Ross noted. The able seamen on the Chauvenet were David Hooper, Hershel Turner, Jeffrey Serman, Robert Wankmueller, Charles Willingham and William Steele. Before joining the SIU, Ross served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. His younger brother, Frankie, sails with the SIU in the steward department. :ir . . :h �SEAFARERS LOG Advanced Firefighting Course Added to SlU School Agenda With the addition of an ad­ vanced firefighting course to its curriculum, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has become the first union training facility to offer both U.S. Coast Guard-approved basic and ad­ vanced firefighting training for merchant mariners. To efficiently conduct both courses, the school has moved its firefighting training facility from the federally-run center in Freehold, NJ to one owned by the University of Maryland in LaPlata, less than 45 miles from where the Lundeberg School is located in Piney Point. Only five other schools in the country offer the U.S. Coast Guard approved advanced training, ac­ cording to Bill Eglinton, director of vocational education. Neetran Nee (left) and Aaron Vaughan unfurl a hose as they prepare for firefighting training at the new LaPlata, MD facility. "This is a very unique oppor­ tunity for SIU members," Eglinton said when the USCG certificate of approval for the Lundeberg School's advanced firefighting class arrived last month. "With the changes in Coast Guard regula­ tions, more members are going to have to renew their firefighting training. The school can provide these courses." The Coast Guard requires men and women applying for a maritime license, those wishing to upgrade their license and those renewing their license to pass an advanced firefighting course. Before entering an advanced pro­ gram, the USCG stipulates that mariners must have passed an ap­ proved basic firefighting course within five years of taking the ad­ vanced session. The advanced course is designed, through classwork and hands-on experience, to mirror how to supervise an onboard fire, to learn what manpower and equip­ ment should be utilized and how to keep a fire-damaged vessel afloat. The course covers what may be available to handle fires at sea arid in port and how to determine when a fire cannot be extinguished even though the vessel still is operation­ al. Byran Cummings, a firefighting instructor at the Lundeberg School, said the SIU members taking the course would spend a day on the Bull Shepard, which is docked at Piney Point, and be faced with various fire situations. The students would be graded on how well they handle the simulated fires in order to save the ship. Fel­ low students will critique each scenario. A 100-question test will be given the final day. A score of 70 or greater is needed to pass. Hands-on experience for the basic program will switch from the New Jersey location to the LaPlata site. Although firefighting is not required by the Coast Guard for unlicensed mariners, the basic course is required by the Lun­ deberg School for all graduates no matter if they are trainees or upgraders. "We feel that within a year or two the Coast Guard will demand it," Cummings said. "We want our members to be prepared." The basic course features two days of classroom training fol­ lowed by a day at the LaPlata facility. To graduate, students must score at least 70 percent on a 50question test. Eglinton said the school has been negotiating with the Univer­ sity of Maryland, the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) and USCG for more than 18 months to allow the Seafarers to use the LaPlata location. The Maryland training area has a three-story building which can be used to simulate fires on a deck or within an engineroom, pits for mock tank fires and a con­ verted trailer that is set up to spew various smokes and gases that might be encountered on a vessel. Cummings noted the LaPlata facility offers students a realistic approach to firefighting. "The stu- While a straw fire is unlikely aboard a vessel, this Lundeberg trainee ap­ proaches the fire as if it were in the engineroom. Jeffrey Riemersma (left) assists Jamie Overby into his life support system. All the photographs on this page were provided by AS Les R. iFarrell. As backups prepare to support the hose, a trainee gives the order to start the water. All Lundeberg students and upgraders now will receive firefighting education at a University of Maryland facility 45 miles from Piney Point. dents will be able to feel the condi­ tions of heat and smoke," Cum­ mings said. "We now are able to use different scenarios. SIU mem­ bers can leam to use their gut feel­ ings to find and extinguish a fire." Both Eglinton and Cummings noted that Norman Atwater, senior MarAd firefighting instructor at the Freehold, NJ facility, was very instrumental in helping the Lun­ deberg School get MarAd and Coast Guard approval for the LaPlata site. They also thanked USCG Lt. Commander Scott Glover of Baltimore, Robert Spears of the USCG Washington, DC Training and Qualification Branch of Merchant Vessel Per­ sonnel, and Chris Krusa, MarAd's Maritime Training Specialist, for their assistance with the project. Cummings and John Smith will serve as the instructors for the Lun­ deberg School firefighting cour­ ses. After serving as a volunteer firefighter for six years in Prince George's County, MD, Cummings went to work for the department fiilltime. He retired in 1989 after 18 years as a certified master firefighter, the highest ranking recognized by the International Association of Fire Fighters. He started working as an instructor at Piney Point in July 1989. Smith came to the Lundeberg School in March 1988 after retiring from the Navy. He received his training at Texas A&M University and has been a volunteer firefighter in Lexington Park, MD for 25 years. He has served as a firefight­ ing field instructor for the Univer­ sity of Maryland. Advanced classes are set for May 14 through 18, June 25 through 29, August 13 through 17 and October 29 through November 2. To register for the advanced course, members must have taken basic firefighting within the last five years at a qualified location like the Freehold facility, and present their credentials. Further information on the course is avail­ able from the school. �jmmo •••E • •• -m SlU Stands by lAM in Year-Long Beef •-•fill,-- "" • ''•'M IM fi.• te' • i-'t I '• '1 «l''' • • •> • '! . -,,E.'\'!IE>#!'. •'. . • ". \ J.H. "Bucldy"Raspberry ILA Leader Dies After Long Illness J. H. "Buddy" Raspberry, 59, general vice president of the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ tion, passed away March 22 in Houston after suffering an ex­ tended illness. Seafarers across the country joined striking members of the International Association of Machinists (lAM) to com­ memorate the one year anniversary of their job action against Eastern Airlines. Union members representing many different crafts and services rallied at airports served by Eastern to show solidarity with the machinists. Chanting their battle cry of "One Day More!", the machinists' union vowed to remain on the line until Frank Lorenzo, chairman of Eastern's parent or­ ganization, Texas Air, is forced to sell the airline or rehire the strikers. lAM spokesman Frank Ortis said his members have been uplifted by several recent events, despite the inability of the House of Representatives to override a •111... .m--:- Chief Steward Raymond Groves (with glasses) and Recertified Steward Lincoln Finn lead a group of Seafarers past the Eastern ticket counter in Washington's National Airport. These SlU members were among thousands of union members who participated in demonstrations of support for striking machinists held around the country on the first anniversary oil the IAM strike against Frank Lorenzo's Eastern Airlines. Raspberry also served as the president of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District of the ILA, From that post, he negotiated in 1986 the first contract for southern and Gulf ports apart from the master contract that had served all Atlantic and Gulf ports. Raspberry proceeded with the negotiations rather than lose jobs to non-ILA dock operators. The Houston native attended Texas A&M University and the University of Texas before serving in the Air Force. Upon his dis­ charge, he went to work with the ILA. Raspberry rose through the ranks of ILA Local 1273 serving as personnel director, then getting elected president of the body in 1968. He was named secretarytreasurer of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast District by 1974. Four years later, he became president. In 1987, Raspberry was elected the international's general vice presi­ dent. He is survived by his wife, Velda; a son. Randy; two daughters, Chris Raspberry and Lisa Bowers; and two grandchildren. Services were held March 26 in Madisonville, TX.. Seafarers, from the left, Ambrose Cucinotta,E. Doruth and L. Trott walk the Eastern picket line with representatives from other New York-area unions at La Guardia Airport. presidential veto in January of a bill that would have required the presi­ dent to call in a mediator to review and attempt to settle the dispute. He referred to David Shapiro's audit of the company for a federal bankruptcy court and Easterri's reneging of a payback agreement made in March. Shapiro is the court-appointed examiner who reviewed the financial dealings be­ tween Eastern and Texas Air. On March 1, Shapiro told the court Texas Air had underpaid Eastern hundreds of millions of dollars on 12 different accounts. including the sale of its reservation system. He said the underpayment may have helped launch Eastern into bankruptcy. The independent auditor's report tended to support the machinists contention that Lorenzo was stripping Eastern of its assets to bolster Texas Air's non-union subsidiary. Continental Airlines. The report contained a quote by one Texas Air official who said Continental would "cher­ ry-pick the core parts of the Eastern system and become in effect the substitute carrier." Last month. Eastern reached an agreement with its creditors to pay nearly 50 cents on every dollar of debt. The bankrupt company also offered to make up the remaining debt with stock options. Feder^ Bankruptcy Judge Burton R. Lifland, who has presided over the Eastern bankruptcy case since the company filed for reorganization five days after the JAM went on strike, approved the deal. By the end of March, Eastern announced it could not stand by the agreeriient. The creditors, who are owed about $1 billion, contacted Judge Lifland and asked the court to appoint a trustee to run the com­ pany or order an immediate liqui­ dation of the company to sell the remaining assets. Lifland scheduled April 13 as the date to hear the creditors' complaints against Texas Air. The machinists, who began calling for a trustee to oversee Eastern when the company filed for bankruptcy, also have a hearing in Lifland's court to seek a trustee. This meeting will take place May 9. The current situation facing Lorenzo—agreement on the part of the creditors, the unions and much of the flying public—has resulted in widespread speculation that the union-buster may be forced to sell Eastern, a move the IAM would welcome. IAM members began theirstrike against Eastern on March 4, 1989, after Lorenzo locked them out the day before. The machinists were Continued on page 26 Byron Kelley Named to Great Lakes Commission Byron Kelley, SIU assistant vice president for the Great Lakes and inland waters, has become the second labor delegate to the 32member Great Lakes Commission. Kelley, 56, was named to the eight-state panel by Michigan Governor James Blanchard to rep­ resent groups or organizations in­ terested in or affected by the Great Lakes. Blanchard said in his letter of appointment to Kelley that he had "every confidence that the state of Michigan will benefit from your background and experience." Kelley joined the Tug, Firemen, Linesmen, Oilers and Watchmen Protective Association, AFL, in 1951. Ten years later, that union became the Inland Boatmen Union of the Great Lakes when it merged with the SIU. Kelley becomes only the second labor official to be named to the commission in its 35year history. The goal of the Great Lakes Commission is "to promote the or­ derly, integrated and comprehen­ sive development, use and conservation of the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin." It deals with such issues as funding a second lock at Sault Ste., Marie, MI, developing a regional steel policy and creating task forces to advise Washington politicians on the needs of the region. "I am very honored to be con­ sidered and appointed," Kelley said. "I look forward to Ae oppor­ tunity to put forth a balanced opinion to the commission by ap­ proaching the side of waterbome transportation." » <4 • Recertified Steward Ray Loretta was one of many SIU members to hit the bricks outside National Airport's Eastern terminal on March 3. . - ':f- EE" '.1 h' , 'E �SOFARCK106 8 Trnvelling Union School Team Holds Tialning on Bellatrix mim t •• I' When the USNS Bellatrix left the North Florida Shipyard in Jack­ sonville to sail to its new home port of Galveston, TX, the IMC vessel carried an extra erewmember: Lundeberg Instructor Harry Alongi. The teacher led the SIU crew aboard the ship in a series of train­ ing sessions. Among the topics covered were lifeboat drills, firefighting, damage control, flooding and overall job safety. Alongi said classes ran ap­ proximately two hours in both the morning and afternoon. They are required periodically by the Military Sealift Command. One of the instruments MSC wanted Alongi to explain to the crew was the recently installed thermal heat indicator. "I didn't even know how to work it," Alongi recalled. "The crew brought it to me. I read the instructions, then exp^ned it to everyone aboard, from Crewmembers William Burlis (left) and James Williams learn how to operate a thermal heat indicator which is used to locate personnel trapped in smoke-filled spaces. the mate on down." He said the sensitive instrument registers dif­ ferences in heat being given by ob­ jects. Its primary purpose is to save the life of aerewmember by finding him or her in a smoke-filled room. Karaczynski to Cycle Across United States •r: ' p. r';: -'f' Alongi reported the crew picked up the new procedures very quick­ ly. He praised the group as being very good to work with. GSU Constance Povalini demonstrates the fit of a survival suit which would be used in the event the USNS Bellatrix had to be abandoned. •iW MET Course Grade Find Jobs Earl Langley (left) became the first graduate of the Lundeberg School's Marine Electronics Technician (MET) course to catch a job as a MET on the cable ship Lono Lines. Langley recently completed his training at Piney Point. Along with Frances Brown (center) and Jay Moorehead (not pic­ tured), he studied mathematics, Morse code and analog and digital com­ puters and automation during the 12-week course. All three passed the very demanding FCC radio telegraph exam. Instructor Russ Levin (right) said all three found the course very challenging and rewarding. The 15-mile roundtrip Jake Karaczynski pedals every day from his home in Great Mills, MD to nearby Piney Point will seem like nothing on May 12. The Lundeberg School instructor will start on a 47day, 3,200-mile bicycle trip across the country from Los Angeles to Boston for charity. Karaczynski, 35, has rfever at­ tempted anything like this before. He has been riding a bicycle for as long as he can remember, but the most riding he ever had done until now was in weekend outings with friends or his cycling club. The vocational instructor also has a his­ tory of volunteer work. So, when he heard about the cross-country jour­ ney, he put the two together. His goal is to raise at least $5,000 to help create an animal shelter in St. M^'s County (where Piney Point is located) for the humane society. "There is no shelter in the county," Karaczynski noted. "Memters of the society have to care for the animals until an owner can be found." He found his own pet, a cat named Chainsaw, by housing it for the shelter. The tour is sponsored by the League of American Wheelmen of which the Brooklyn native is a member. The trip will follow a route across the desert southwest, down the Santa Fe trail to Dodge City, KS, across the Great Plains and Mississippi River, through the Midwest to the Appalachians and finally Boston. In order to make the trip in 47 days, some of the daily rides will be almost 120 miles long. Besides raising funds for the charities of the numerous cyclists involved, the League is using it to demonstrate bicycling as a transportation mode as well as a form of exercise. To prepare for the trek, Karaczyhski has been riding his bicycle to work every day. On weekends, he has been averaging trips of 75 miles, but recently, as the starting date draws near, he has increased the distance. If anyone is interested in pledg­ ing money for Karaczynski's ef­ fort, they can contact him at the Lundeberg School. Collision Avoidance Radar Study Is Part of SIU School Curriculum Unionists from Ecuador at School The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship recently hosted representatives from the maritime unions of Ecuador. The group toured the facilities as part of a labor exchange in conjunction with the George Meany Institute of Labor Studies and the U.S. State Department. The tour included visits to the shiphandling simulator, several classrooms and the Paul Hall Maritime Museum and Library. The Lundeberg School has adopted training on collision avoidance radar as a standard part of the training for students taking the Radar Observer Unlimited course. Instructor Jim Brown said the school decided to include the train­ ing because the Coast Guard is preparing to make it a requirement. "We don't know when the Coast Guard will announce the change, but we will be ready when it does," Brown noted. "The Coast Guard has announced the proposed change. It is up to them to imple­ ment it." Students work in one of the four shiphandling simulator rooms all five days of the class. During the first four days, they are given the same situation to plot on radar. On the final day, the scenario takes a new twist. All four simulators recreate a situation where there are ships in open water headed toward each other. The stu­ dents must decide what to do with their own vessel by determining the speed, direction and any possible course corrections made by the other three ships involved through the use of their own radar. "It is not exactly like actually being on a ship using the system, but it is as close as we can get," Brown said. �-J.!-- . „,r . ; imiw iiii i; i;,,.)iii:[!:y-iriini'iXi:n'^ APRIUm .= :;|!gv;i.',#-.i 4 '. ' •., •Sea-Land Port Steward Jimmy Mann (standing) addresses the recertified stewards. Mann is a graduate of the Lundeberg School and sailed in the steward department before being hired by Sea-Land. \ t2 : • "i Twelve Sill Stewards Study for Top Rating Training to be a recertified steward is not limited to the classroom. The stewards have to show they know their way around the galley. Kris Hopkins (center) and Ray Loretta (right) watch as Rafael Evans decorates a cake made during the galley training part of their recertified steward course. An even 12—11 men and one woman—^marched across the stage last month at Piney Point to receive their certificates of graduation from the Recertified Steward course. The crew studied from January 29 to March 5 and left behind lasting memories at the school. "They were one of the best groups we've ever had here," said Ken Conklin, vice president of the Lundeberg School. "They worked very hard and took advantage of everything the school had to offer." Among the items available to the students was the ability to work in both the galley and the classroom. The 12 SIU members studied menu planning and inventory control. They were able to work on computers to learn how effective these machines can be for their jobs. Galley detail included food preparation, dessert and pastry maJking and ice sculpting. The stewards discussed cost controls, inventories and making effective decisions on food usage with Sea-Land Port Steward Jimmy Mann, a Lundeberg School graduate himself. The stewards also met with representatives of the union and its health and pension plans. Contracts between the SIU and its various contracted companies were reviewed with officials of the union's collective bargaining department. The union's political operation was viewed firsthand by the stewards during a day spent in Washington with SIU Washington representatives. "They were a good bunch," said Romeo Lupinacci, executive chef at the school, "lliey learned a great deal from the course. More than half of them started their careers right here (Piney Point). They were very appreciative and grateful for all that has been done for them by the school." Carl Peth, director of admissions, recalled one steward in par­ ticular. "Kris Hopkins is known throughout Piney Point and the union as being there when needed," Peth noted. "He ships from Piney Point. Bart Rogers and the others in manpower know they can call on him." As they received their certificates during the March Piney Point membership meeting from Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice presi­ dent for collective bargaining, each of th^tewards thanked the union, the school and the instructors for the training and advice they received during their stay. ".r • • • i- _ , ' -y. '' -^r • :r-:$ •P. A 4 • .'V . •FF i-jii 1 P'-M. p y..: j, I./, J,,' .'.y • ••••Si •' ••jT... .•.-•xP--' V A' .-•'v...•av. • mA:.. ••• Ji'A- James Gleaton prepares the final touches on his freshly baked cake. • •i:;' .'lA 'i '44S-4!y A-''' •" '• i �SOFMROtS 106 10 MV Omar and MV Justine Rogers Pass Through St. Louis SIU crewmembers on the MV Omar readied the vessel for a new tow after workers at Walkers Boatyard completed minor repairs. Another Orgulf boat, the MV Justine Rogers was on a run on the Missis­ sippi River system last month. /jSv'V-y *.•-•_ .Iv . vr '; •:., • -'V ... ' As the two boats neared the port of St. Louis, SIU union representative Joe Sigler boarded the vessels to meet with crewmembers and answer any questions on the conditions of work under the union contract, wel­ fare claims and upgrading at the SIU's Lundeberg School. Deckhands Richard Daily (left) and James Chandler inspect the lines before the Omar leaves the boatyard after repairs. The MV Justine Rogers is the larger of the two Orgulf Transporta­ tion vessels. Its bridge is almost six stories high. The tug can handle up to 40 barges of dry cargo for runs be­ tween Moore's Landing, near Wyatt, MO (where the borders of Missouri, Kentucky and Illinois meet) and the New Orleans delta area of the southern Mississippi River. Lead Deckhand Vern Hoens prepares for making up a tow aboard the MV Omar in Walkers Boatyard, Paduch, KY. The MV Omar runs the Ohio and northern Mississippi rivers from the Moore's Landing staging area. It can push a maximum of 15 barges on its journeys. "• •#;.'• SIU Port Representative Joe Sigler (right) helps Deckhand Bobby Mann with a welfare claim. ,•." • -v . - •••.•••"• • Deckhand Mark Hargon carries a ratchet to the bow of the Justine Rogers to do some work. Third for U.S. Ships Cook Betty Reichert has dinner ready and waiting for the crew. The word from the boat is she does a fine job in the galley. Continued from page 3 • v.; •; >"'- following discussion items: greater and easier access for Soviet and U.S.-flag vessels in each nation's ports, involve­ ment in each country's crosstrades and cargo sharing which, in effect, would designate a portion of the products shipped between the two superpowere to the merchant marine of each country. The SIU position on cargo sharing varies somewhat from the position taken by the Maritime Administration in this respect: the union believes that if grain sales to the Soviet Union are sub­ sidized by U.S. taxpayers, then the cost of transporting the commodity should also be part of the American government's responsibility. Converse­ ly, the union believes that if the grain is purchased at world market rates, then U.S.-flag shipping must also compete with world transportation rates. MV Justine Rogers. Lunch is just a few minutes away as Lead Deckhand Elvin Lane (left) and Deckhand W.T. Bush wait in the crew's lounge of the Justine Rogers. Cook Sharon Munford is busy working on another delicious meal for the crew of Orgulf's Omar tug. • • •; -i,; . • �APRIUm r'm': V: 1 Union Shows Soiiciarlty With Greyhound Strikers The "White Caps" spring into action as a Baltimore-bound, scab-driven Greyhound tries to enter the terminal in Washington, DC. The photo above was taken by SlU Bosun James L. Carter. jj.j-' QMED Frank Jaworski yells at a fink driver attempting to enter the Philadelphia Greyhound terminal. Recertified Bosuns Robert Carson and George Diefenbach march with ATU members to demonstratre the support of the SlU against Greyhound. Seafarers have joined their brothers in the Amalgamated Tran­ sit Union (ATU) on the picket line against the management of Greyhound Lines, Inc., the owners of America's single nationwide bus service. From Washington, DC to Los Angeles, SIU members have hit the bricks in a show of unity with the bus drivers, maintenance workers and some office personnel who went on strike March 2. After years of concessions and wage cutbacks, ATU members went to the bargaining table this year seeking to regain some of their losses. Instead, Greyhound, which turned a profit since merging with Trail ways, balked and said it needed more concessions in order to operate. Only two days after the strike began, a veteran union driver, Robert Waterhouse, was killed by a scab-operated Greyhound bus while Waterhouse was walking a picket line in Redding, CA. T^e bus finally was pulled over two blocks from the scene of the acci­ dent, but the scab driver has yet to be cWged. The ATU has reported more I than 60 men, women and children have been struck and in­ jured on the lines. A federal mediator has been trying to reinstate the contract talks which ended when the strike began. Each time a date has been set. Greyhound management has backed out claiming it will not negotiate until the violence, which the company claims is being per­ petuated by the ATU, has stopped. Since the Waterhouse incident, buses across the country have been hit by gunfire. Although the com­ pany has claimed the union is not doing enough to prevent "these acts of terrorism" from happening. Greyhound has not proven that the ATU is behind or even connected to the shootings. Ed Strait, president of the Amal­ gamated Council of Greyhound Local Unions, said Greyhound is simply trying to use the gunfire "as a basic tactic to avoid going back to the bargaining table. We view it as a subterfuge." Strait repeated the fact that the ATU does not condone the shootings and is working with authorities to prevent them. Since 1983, drivers' salaries have fa:ilen from $31,324 to $24,750. The union has agreed to give-backs twice during that period in order to keep Greyhound rolling. This year, ATU is insisting on wage increases while the company wants to tie wage increases to socalled incentives and safety records that the union believes are simply a cover for weakening the union. The ATU filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board claiming Greyhound did not bargain in good faith before the strike. It also said the company is trying to bust the union. Greyhouse, which turned a profit in 1989, is spending almost $3.5 mil­ lion a month on strike security. |7t'" -,iR -if • ,,.v, • Turner Joins Headquarters Government Relations Dep't '-V: The Seafarers International Union has named Terry Turner, 42, as a Washington Representative for the union's Department of Con­ gressional and Governmental Rela­ tions. Turner's assignment's will in­ clude tracking maritime activity in the Senate. He joins the union's Washington team that includes Frank Pecquex, whose primary area of responsibility is the House of Representatives. Turner has an extensive back­ ground in maritime legislative af­ fairs for the SIU having been the field representative for Kentucky since 1981. The San Diego, CA native graduated from the University of Missouri in.,.1970 with a degree in psychology/special education. In 1975, Turner worked as a political organizer in the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign. He worked on the staff of Chuck T- GSU Stoney Hardy, OS Lyid Davis, DEU John Grisler, OMU Larry Holbert and Wilmington Port Agent Dpn Anderson participate in a memorial march in Los Angeles for striking G^yhountl driver Robert Waterhouse who was killed by a fink driver the second day| of the strike. Terry Turner Robb's campaign to become Virginia's lieutenant governor during 1977, then was employed in the White House Speaker's Bureau for President Carter. Turner worked as a political consultant for a Washington-based firm from 1978 to 1979 before he signed on to the campaign for the Carter/Mondale presidential/ vice presidential ticket. SEAFARERS SUPPORT ATU AGAINST GREYHOUND < Recertified Bosuns Paul Lewis and Carmine Bova take a break from tha picket line. Bova was nudged on the left side by a scab-driven bus while he was walking the line in Washington. T 4'^%. �scujum m 12 i- •. "P • ';• •.-.'i'l, 1.. •• Time to get the lifeboats ready for inspection as Bosun Mike Schaff unhitches the lines used to secure the craft for winter on the Belle River. Deckhands Willis Kingston (left) and John E. Parks race to return to the tug Arthur F. Zemen Jr., a Great Lakes Dredge and Docks tug, after moving a barge. Great Lakes Seafarers Prepare Stiips for Season h '. '•" ' ir: •W: ,. • '• V,v. ••• i|;'., i:' : :- Like a sleepy bear yawning and stretch­ ing after a winter hibernation, the shipyards arourid the Great Lakes are showing signs of life again after a winter-long layoff. Mariners have been making their way to places like Duluth, MN; Green Bay, WI; Waukegan, IL; Detroit, MI; Toledo, OH and Buffalo, NY to wake up the vessels of the Lakes. Beginning in mid-March, engine and steward crews have been onboard to fire up the ships and prepare the galleys for the nine-month sailing season. The deck department for most vessels arrived a few days later. The crews had to prepare the vessels— cement carriers, ore ships, grain haulers, tugboats and more—^for the annual Coast Guard inspections. Life preservers and vests had to be repositioned. Flare gims needed to be checked. Lifeboats had to be readied. This was the charge of the deck department. The black gang had to make sure the ice that formed both inside and outside the vessels had not harmed.the giant diesels hidden in the belly of the ships. Conveyor belts were examined and tested so they would be set for the taconite, com, coal and other materials that would be loaded into the holds. The steward department first made sure the galley was in working order. Then the galley gang began preparing the meals that can make the difference between a rough trip and a smooth voyage. Yet, during all this activity, there still is time to catch up on the lives of fellow shipmates. Tales of hunting, ice fishing. Continued on page 13 f-.: :• ? ••V -J •.•-;. 1 -.• ;• SlU Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen (left) talks with Deckhand Bill Cartwright aboard the Great Lakes Dredge and Docks tug Curly B. Conveyorman Tim Orban loads both arms for another trip into the engine room of the Buffalo. �.. Ami 1990 -'T- 13 • fm. • : • • ' "'v..' ' ';r' 'if- •' >•' • »l V M, .' '-v'r w' Sailing time draws near for the ASC St. Clair as Wheelman Ru(^ Tahtinen (left) and Watchman Mike "Gonzo" Bensman secure a tarp used to protect a life raft during winter. Shipmates Together Again QMED John Perry tests a water tank aboard the Belle River. QMED Dave Camerop checks the oil before firing up the diesel on the ASC Sam Laud. Continued from page 12 families and vacations to far-off (usually warm) places could be heard throughout meals and breaks. Some members used the time off to upgrade their skills at the union's Lundeberg School. Unlike the deep sea division, most mem­ bers have permanent jobs on the Lakes ves­ sels. The members look forward to seeing their friends and shipmates when the season begins and catching up on the latest news. Once cleared by the Coast Guard to sail, the ships' officers and owners check the calendar to plan the maiden voyageof the new season. None of the vessels dares to leave on a Friday—bad luck, don't you know. Everyone knows a tale or two alwut a vessel that started out on a Friday and had disaster strike during the season. Also, any Great Lakes member will scratch out the 13th for a first sailing date. Despite the Friday or 13th obstacles, the sailing date usually is within 48 hours of the inspection. Then, like the bear staggering out of its cave in search of food, the vessels, one by one, leave their docks and head down the channels and rivers to load cargo and resume the ritual once more. Wheelman Brendan Mure operates the aftwencneV during night loading opera­ tions on the American Republic. I Second Cook Julian Budnick slices dough to prepare dinner rolls for the crew of the Buffalo. Oiler Kirby Zolniberek replaces a light It bulb of the Paul H. T(bwnsend. • Luhchtime is getting near on the Belle River as Porter Ahmed Nasser peels an onion. •Watchman John Watson (left) and Bosun Jack Bluitt check out the activity on the deck of the cement carrier Paul H. Townsend, an Inland Lakes Management ship. ... V ' at Duluth Port Employee Delores Cheslak is greeted in the crew's galley of the ASC Charles E. Wilson by Bosun Mike LaFoille, AB Bob Hedine and Watchman Lowell Amundson. �' V,-' ' ^ 14 SEUARCRSm Activify Is Non'Stop on the USNS Mercury f -f Chief Cook Benjamin Bulatoo keeps an eye on the stove making sure dinner comes out just right. Even in port, the galley gang of the USNS Mercury still has its hands full to feed the crew. While a skeletal crew may be onboard. Chief Steward Africano Lakandula has enough work to stay busy. "Not only do we have to plan meals for the time we're docked, but we have to prepare now for what we want when the ship sails," Lakandula said. The steward department does a fine job in keeping the galley and dining areas spotless. Activity al­ ways is buzzing in the shipyard and there never is any idea when a snap inspection will be held. The USNS Mercury is part of the Military Sealift Command's Pacific Division. Its unlicensed department is crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division. Steward Utility Bienvenido Aguilar handOS William Smith stands watch on the grill during a break in the dinner the USNS Mercury. preparation. wr if ''f. Chief Steward Africano Lukandula prepares the inventory so he can plan ahead for meals when the Mercury is at sea. .'rT,-.' Steward Utility Pablo Catalasan gets ready to serve a steak for dinner. Steward Utility Clifford Walker makes sure the dining area is ready when mealtime arrives. ... I ''-f .'t.i. yVatch AB Barry Patin (left) hands Raleign Minix, SlU port employee for the Gbvemment Services Division, a visitor's pass for the USNS Mercury. �APRI11990 -J,J IWo OM-timeis Living in Utah Drop by SflJ Headquarters • '•> . SlU President Michael Sacco (left) and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (right) greet retired bosuns I jns Ralph Murray and Tom Reading during a recent visit to the SlU headquarters. Captain Rakyta's Art Woik is a Chance to 'Cioate' John Rakyta is so protid of his job as a tugboat captain that he has designed a ring for the workers of the merchant marine. Captain Rakyta has divided his time between his maritime work and his art since the 1960s. When he started as a deckhand in Rakyta Tampa, the captain also began "fooling around with art." He has designed rings for veterans, mem­ bers of the armed forces and the National Association of Muzzle Loaders. But his latest project,, designing a ring for seafarers and others who ship on U.S.-flag ves­ sels, gives Brother Rakyta an oppoitnity to combine his art skills and his career. John Rakyta joined the SIU in 1965 when he was a mate with Gulf Atlantic Towing in Florida. He be­ came a captain in 1967 and stayed in Florida until 1979 when he moved to the West Coast with Crowley Maritime. John and his wife decided to live in Arizona, a six-and-a-half hour commute frOm work. Rakyta works on tugs in Long B^ach and Los Angeles Harbor. He also has been involved in offshore construction work. He positioned a single anchor leg mooring buoy off Santa Barbara where the industrial ship Santa Inez is stationed. That vessel has equipment to clean the sulphur and sand out of offshore oil for Exxon. After it is filled, tankers carry the oil to Los Angeles. The former Floridian is at home in the West. On the job, he works with "a great group of guys" and has served with the same cook and engineer since 1983. Off the job, R^yta says he enjoys the moun­ tains and Arizona. He participates in hunting, trapping and archery ac­ tivities and likes to go camping north of the Grand Canyon. Rakyta also makes stained glass windows. Having been "always fascinated" by these windows, he took classes in Tiffany and leaded glass. He sells some windows but gives others away. Four Rakyta stained glass windows stand in a church near his home in Arizona. Soon, another will go to England. The captain finds his projects very satisfying, "It's something I create; it's like any art work. When you do something, you put part of yourself mto It. His love of wildlife shows up in some of his stained glass windows which depict trees and desert flowers. Rakyta and one of his sons are considering taxidermy, the art of stuffing and mounting birds and animals. Rakyta appreciates his member- Pictured above is a drawing of the ring Captain Rakyta designed. ship in the SIU. He says, "The union has given me a lot of oppor­ tunity. It's been a benefit to me as far as moving up. They've always supported me. I've always sup­ ported the union. They've always provided a job for me." Rakyta has advice for young people entering the industry: "Try and do your best. Be fair to your fellow workers and take advantage of all the school has to offer." Doing his own bit for the education of fellow union members, the captain has trained many young and old deckhands to run boats, move barges and become mates. To show his love of his life's work, Rakyta decided to make someAing of quality for merchant Continued on page 28 When Ralph Murray hits the road, it is almost certain that Tom Reading will be with him. From their neighboring homes in Utah, the two retired bosuns have been seen lately in SIU halls from San Francisco to Piney Point and other points in between. But their travels across the country are nothing compared with the tales they tell as SIU members sailing around the world. Murray, who turns 65 this month, joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Norfolk, VA. He worked in many of the convoys that travelled across the Atlantic as part of the World War II effort. "We'd be in convoys of 200 to 300 ships with 10 naval vessels surrounding us," Murray recalled. "Not much protection. Everybody got scared when the bombs started dropping. Don't let anybody tell you any different." He told of ships trying to get through the Strait of Gibraltar to bring supplies to Allied troops in the Mediterranean theater. "We'd sail in three ships at a time. The (German) U-boats would hide under the Spanish fishing boats and go after us. But if we made it to a certain point, the British ships would take over protecting us." Murray claimed he was hit once, by a mine, during the war. "I wasn't no hero," he claimed. But his wife, Bette, told another story. "I bet he didn't tell you he was taken prisoner three times. He doesn't like to talk about it. The first two times the Germans stopped his ship before blowing it up. The crew got into lifeboats and were told to row back to England. The third time he was held prisoner for 18 months until the war ended." After a stint in Detroit follow­ ing the war, Murray retumed to the sea until his retirement last year. His travels took him back to some of the places he visited during the war. "Even now there are places around Europe and North Africa that look like they did right after the war. You couldn't tell if the war ended 45 years ago or last week." Murray worked as a patrolman in the port of New York in the early '60s before being asked to help crew the first of {he cable ships. Helped Organize Long Lines "I was on the Long Lines for \0V2 years. The union sent md" to Germany in 1962 while the ship was being built. I watched and leamed all that I could so I would understand the ship. But in 1963 the shipyard went bankrupt. The company kept a couple of officers, the Iwsun (Murray) and electrical officer in Germany because they didn't want to lose the talent. In mid-'63 a crew was sent over and we sailed the ship to Baltimore where it finally was finished." Bette Murray met her husbandto-be when he was bosun on the Long Lines while it was stationed in Honolulu. "I worked at a bar and had this friend who was looking for a boyfriend. I knew this one man (Murray) came in every night so I was going to introduce her to him. She didn't come in for a week. By then I decided to keep him." Within two years, the couple had made their way to Reno, NV to get married. Mrs. Murray remembered, " The justice of peace office was closed for an hour, so we went and played a slot machine. I won $1,100. We used that for our down payment on a house." Murray had a history of running a smooth ship as a bosun. "There are no big beefs. All a bosun has to •;/<"• • .f; ' '}'• . • if-' ^All a bosun has to do is make time to listen.' M —Murray do is make time to listen. The prob­ lem with most younger members is they have to be taught. A kid's main problem is he is away from home. The older members have to teach the younger members what it is all about. That's why I got Tom, here,, to go back to school to become a recertified bosun." \ y .'5 I'.y -f' Reading Has Vlidng Blood Tom Reading nodded in agree­ ment. After having a career in the military, Reading went to sea for the SIU. "I was involved in a lot of the organizing efforts with Ralph. I'll tell you why we won so many. We had the best contract, we had the best members and we had the best president, Paul Hall," Read­ ing said. "Our union is only as good as our product." Reading is of Scandinavian heritage. "I'm a Viking and proud of it," said the 71-year-old. I cut a cord of wood everyday. I've got to keep active." The bosun then puts his wood to use, making repairs around his home. Although he went to sea at the age of 12 as a deckboy on a Nor­ wegian ship, Reading did not be­ come an SIU member until 1966. He spent 27 years in the Army. Both Reading and Murray agree that new members need to know the histoiy of the union. "There are a lot of bosuns who don't take the time to talk with younger members," Murray said. "When a guy is trying, we have got to help him." Executive Vice President Joe Sacco said Brothers Murray and Reading practice what they preach. "Both of them spend a great deal of time talking about union matters with new mem­ bers," he said. When they aren't on the road, the pair stays busy at home by gardening, painting houses, chop­ ping wood and, when they find the time, fishing. Neither said he plans to ring the slow bell anytime soon. iS• r ^1 :• 'r 1 L ;• . �HrH •• :^'-'J'. ''^y^ • • • yy y:';j ^'v-lAf-'i:.'', r*' c' ' ' "•: :;,, -v;;. .-i-.Xi- ' • •• ^vT-y-y, 'I * •: . B.-; vi-yigW''r;-.3>a:!^ '•''" :• 'yyy '^'yiy.'-y yy<yy'^vilsysyy'';:.,/y'MB-,-: y SEAFARm m • I' I?•'• •/' '-• APRIl 1990 y:y:^y|i&35y '•y Jf •4y:y^yy'::' ^xftt;•yyfy^yy y*]y - -'• '^y •yyy-H:':, V.y •, . .V- y • .' • •-:•-• 5t|::y::yyy..;; iSyy': ay-y- y B.' = • • '• I yyiyy :-':m vtiiyy" -^f:lyyy 'i:iss fyy'yy'y--;^ :• •yK -y -< '• • ••'•., . •". yi:y:4y:yK.:yy^ ay?y.4«y;y',;yyy-y; yN:y' Blind to the National Interest, Commodity Profiteers Would Destroy American Fleet H iy',y.- y 'vyy yy'WCy:'y-yy" • >r'- -; '. •'• To promote U.S, agricultural products around the world, the Department of Agriculture maintains a small army of attaches posted in embassies and consu­ lates around the world. • •# ; ' .%• S>'3i*? In addition to the 60 attaches who dedi­ cate themselves to increasing American farm exports, the U.S. government maintains 15 agricultural trade offices overseas. The cost to the American tax payer is in the millions. On the other hand, the Maritime Administration, which at one time had five foreign-based representatives, now has zero. •m^- yy^'y-u - - 4. In the latest caigo preference bottle on Capitol Hifl, those who seek to enrich their ' own profits ore attempting to upset a pofey that has pnriected America's best '"t- i' • interests since the end of World War 11. •'•0' The maritime industry's supporters on Capitol Hill pointed out that if it was logical to target U.S.-flag ship­ ping for supposed economies, it would make equal sense to deny the participation of American agricultural inter­ ests in the emergency aid program. In theory, they pointed out, the federal government could maximize food allocations to Poland by purchasing less expensive agricultural products from foreign nations. But, said these members of Congress, agriculture is vital to the U.S. economy, and so is the merchant marine because it is a vital component of our national defense structure. Agribusiness and the commodity brokers do a staggering amount of business in the world market, but P.L. 480 cargoes con­ stitute only about 20 percent of the total amount of farm products sold abroad. -"•H.-'c=.' -'j^- •V\ In fiscal 1988 total U.S. agricultural ex­ ports amounted to more than $35.8 billion. 1^- : f, How much of that cargo moved on Amer­ ican bottoms? A MERE THREE PERCENT. In other words, foreign-flag ships carried 97 PERCENT of U.S. government-gener­ ated agricultural export cargoes. 77 The success of that legislation can be measured by the fact that American wheat exports have increased by 30 percent since that time, proving that government policy can have a major effect on supporting a domestic indus­ try. The maritime industry understands, a world trade domi­ nated by protectionist policies of governments. It is forced to operate in a market that includes direct subsi­ dies, tax credits and preference systems designed by many nations to promote their own fleets. Failure to help American-flag shipping compete in that world market would do more than merely endanger the maritime industry itself. At stake is the ability of the merchant marine to fulfill its historic role as the nation's fourth arm of defense in time of crisis. To have a fleet in readiness to carry out its national defense requirements means that America must have an active merchant marine functioning in the peace­ time carriage of cargo to and from our shores. No political considerations—and certainly no consider­ ations of the need to gain special favor for other seg­ ments of the American economy—can justify trading off the nation's maritime capabilities. ' •: • The giant agribusiness interests were defeated as Con­ gress rejected efforts to waive, weaken or undermine cargo preference requirements on food aid for Poland. The maritime .industry will be looking to these same enlightened House and Senate members to turn back this new effort by the heavily subsidized commodity dealers to sink the American-flag fleet. • '• : }y'm MM '/•fr. ... ; i.• • •••il ' ' TI W' MM. •I > T! •he national interest is all-embracing and covers the public welfare, security and economic considera­ tions. In the case of both the agricultural export and mari­ time communities, each is forced to do business in a world where no level playing field exists. The 1985 Food Security Act was enacted at a time when America's share of commercial wheat and flour exports dropped from 50 percent to about 33 percent between 1981 and 1984. The law was designed to assist American food producers to compete in a world market in which many governments subsidize their a^cultural exports even more liberally than does the United States. To promote, purchase and distribute -:: h,- i Export Credits Short-term: Intermediate-term Guarantees (GdM-103) Export Enhancement Program (EEP) PL 480 (deduct ocean freight differential ^,900,000 on Tifle f and III progr (deduct ocean freight differential on Title 11 programs) Foreign Agricultural Service Targeted Export Assistance OfRos (tf Intematkmal Cooperation and DNsvelopfnent Tom $4,789,800,000 425.500,000 338,300,000 1,486,500.000 <43,900.000) p.' 1 <28,300,000) 95,100,000 200,000,000 37,800,000 $74WO,600,000 OpertUing Differentiai Subsidy (from MarAd outlays) Oc^ Freight OMeietrttial-r-Cargo Preference il/lll Title II Sectiori 418 PL 480 Ocean Freight Differential (from USOA outlays) SOlffiCEitMMd IWI.USOAOfltoor 23,808.000 10,819,000 9,151,000 43,900,000 28.300.000 Title 11 Total 1M1 , .'rerireor ' • • '. ---• • •:'fy Lj iff 1989ActualGoverhfiiehtOutlays On Behalf of Agricultural BxfMrta ._ •y' ^•^•yy ymmm States. In addition to the $1.4 billion to cover the P.L. 480 shipments, 1989 outlays to promote the sale of American farm products overseas included: • More than $5.1 billion in export credits to assure that the agricultural giants were paid even when foreign purchasers defaulted on their debts. • $338.3 million for an "export enhancement pro­ gram" and $200 million for "targeted export assist­ ance"—both expenditures for the purpose of making American farm commodities more attractive to for­ eign buyers. • $95.1 million for the Foreign Agricultural Service, which places American representatives in key em­ bassies and consulates around the world, whose fulltime job is to represent American agricultural inter­ ests abroad. • $37.6 million for the Office of International Coopera­ tion and Development to provide market develop­ ment and trade promotion services for American agribusiness. All this adds up to 1989 outlays totalling $7.26 billion for farm interests—just to promote and sell American farm products in foreign countries. That doesn't include any of the billions of dollars spent by the government annually to stabilize domestic agricultural prices to as­ sure a profitable existence for the farm industry. Those sums stand in sharp contrast to the pittance the federal government allocates to the entire maritime in­ dustry. In addition to the $115.9 million which the gov­ ernment spent in 1989 for the ocean freight differential under cargo preference, it invested $220.4 million in op­ erating differential subsidies. That's an annual total of just over $336 million for all of maritime—compared with the $7.6 billion just to cover subsidies for the agricultural commodity industry's foreign sales. Why do these agricultural giants—whose subsidies for overseas sales are more than 22 times the total govern­ ment outlay for the maritime industry—want to write American-flag ship^ping out of the next farm bill? Their argument is that the national interest would bet­ ter be served if the tax dollars which now go to maritime's ocean freight differential subsidies were used, in­ stead, to buy additional agricultural commodities. This ploy is not a new one. Last year, during debate on legislation to provide emergency aid to Poland, the maritime industry had to beat back efforts on the floor of l50th the House and Senate to waive U.S. maritime pol­ icy reserving a portion of that cargo for American-fl^ vessels. Proponents of the scheme to delete cargo preference requirements on food shipments to Poland claimed that such action was necessary to maximize the amount of commodities being made available to the Polish people. '• Those who are willing to sacrifice the U.S. merchant marine in order to ship on foreign-flag vessels in the interest of sav­ ing a buck have been asked to extend the same logic to the sale of commodities. In last fall's debate on cargo preference as it applied to aid cargoes to Poland, many congressmen pointed out that cheaper goods can be had around the world. At the time of that debate, butter costs in the United States were $2,656 per metric ton compared to $1,850 for the same amount in Europe. Additionally wheat in the United States was selling for $161 to $166 per metric ton, while in Europe the cost was $158. American grain exports face stiff competi­ tion from Argentina, Australia, Canada and the European Economic Community. At any given time, at least one of these nations or groups of nations is likely to offer agricul­ tural products at a lower cost than the U.S. price for the same commodity. •fcf- vr S>y:':',' eavily subsidized by the American government so they can sell farm commodities overseas, profitswollen agribusiness interests are scheming on Capitol Hill to eliminate U.S.-flag shipping from carrying these taxpayer-supported cargoes. In what would amount to torpedoing a five-year-old pact between farmers and the maritime industry, agricul­ tural and commodity interests are gearing up to wipe out cargo preference laws which mandate that 75 percent of government-subsidized cargoes must be carried on Amer­ ican bottoms. The goal of these agricultural giants is to completely eliminate U.S.-flag shipping as a factor in this nation's aid programs. In search of added profits, they apparently are willing not only to destroy American shipping but also to sacrifice national security, since the presence of a domestic fleet in peacetime is vital to assure the carriage of military cargo in time of crisis. Additionally, a U.S. fleet ensures that essential products can reach America even in the event of economic embargoes and boycotts called by foreign interests. As Congress prepares to debate renewal of the 1985 Food Security Act, giant farm groups are trying to line up support in the House and Senate to change the rules so that they will have unlimited freedom to use foreignflag ships exclusively in carrying their cargo to overseas markets. In fiscal 1989, the Department of Agriculture spent nearly $1.4 billion of the taxpayers' money to underwrite the foreign sales of agricultural products by the giant commodity brokers under the provisions of P.L. 480. Subsidies to American shipping for the carriage of these cargoes cost Agriculture a mere $72.2 million in that same year. That represented the Department's share of the differential between American and foreign ocean freight costs involved in carrying 50 percent of P.L. 480 cargoes in American vessels. The Department of Transportation laid out an addi­ tional $48 million in maritime subsidies that same year to cover the remaining 25 percent of the governmentimpelled cargo reserved for American-flag vessels under the terms of the 1985 Food Security Act. In other words, the total ocean freight differential paid to carry farm commodities in American-flag vessels amounted to approximately $116 million—a scant 8 per­ cent of what the American taxpayers shelled out to farm interests to subsidize the: sale of their products overseas. The huge sums of money handed over to agribusiness for P.L. 480 sales abroad are dwarfed by the total amount of tax dollars shelled out to the agricultural in­ dustry to help it compete in the world market. ! H'^''-rvy'y'yy'y-'i"' f-'i"'' The Farm Lobby vs. What's Best for America I [::j:^: ''-y , vy l . y^yy:%%yy"'y.'; / ....• yy'i'«' '•"yy'''yy'y y y-BpMpyfS: y% •' J' . i �|r . . • •.• - •' .•••• -•••• • 18 •'/ •'^.• ..?/v v'-- •- • ij^'. Exxon Vaklez Skipper Cleared By Juiy of Criminal Charge .^i t'. • ?' ^ •; : { • • "l:/ The skipper of the Exxon Valdez was found not guilty of second-degree criminal mischief last month after six weeks of tes­ timony in a court case that resulted from the Exxon company tanker's spill of more than 10 million gal­ lons of oil in Alaska's Prince Wil­ liam Sound last year. Captain Joseph Hazelwood, a resident of Huntington, NY, was found guilty on one of the four charges, a misdemeanor accusing him of "unlawful and negligent discharge. ,. of petroleum into or upon the waters of the state of Alaska." The Exxon Valdez master was in his quarters and not on the bridge of the 987-foot tanker when the grounding oc­ curred. Captain Hazelwood had left the third mate in charge after the vessel sailed from the port of Valdez. After 10 hours of deliberation, the jury found Captain Hazelwood not guilty of the criminal mischief felony charge. Thejury also found the 43-year-old skipper not guilty of operating a watercraft under the influence of intoxicating liquor and not guilty of recklessly engag­ ing in conduct that resulted in the grounding of the Exxon Valdez on Bligh Reef. Superior Court Judge Karl Johnstone, a licensed commercial fisherman, sentenced Captain Hazelwood to spend 1,000 hours helping to clean Alaska's oilcovered shores and pay $50,000 in restitution over a period of time. Defense attorneys said the sen­ tence would be appealed. In a press conference after the verdict was announced. Captain Hazelwood indicated his desire to return to work. "I'd like to go back to sea. It's what I do," he said. Jury members explained how they arrived at their decision after the trial. Several said while evidence demonstrated that at some point Captain Hazelwood was drunk, there was nothing con­ clusive presented by the prosecut­ ing attorneys to prove he was intoxicated at the time of the tanker's grounding on Bligh Reef. The January 30 graduates of trainee lifeboat class 450 are: (1st row, left to right) Thomas W. Walker, Antjuan Webb-Birch, William J. Cameron, Ed­ ward Shamburg— ^ 1:..., Watklns, Robert A. A Gagllotl; Shamburger, William Li Hurley, Cornelius ' to right) Derrick Young, Michael S. Thornbury, Mike Nickels, (2nd row, left ; Jit:, Hazelwood, as he listens to his acquittal of three major charges. Hazelwood's attorney, Richard Madson, said the state had proved only that the captain was guilty of "bad breath." If convicted of all four charges. Captain Hazelwood could have faced a little more than seven years in jail and $61,000 in fines. More than 150 lawsuits have been generated by the oil spilled from die Exxon Valdez on March 24,1989 in Prince William Sound. Both Exxon Corporation and Exxon Shipping Company have been charged with a five-count federal indictment. Among the charge's facing Exxon is the ac­ cusation that the company know­ ingly employed crewmembers incapable of doing their jobs. Instructor Jake KaraczynskI (far right) guided the February 28 graduates of trainee lifeboat class 451 through the curriculum. They are: (1st row, left to right) Christopher Allen, Michael H. Chavez, Louis J. Francis, Gredory P. Calvello, Sonia Wolfman, Gregory Hickman, Robert M. Claessens, Dennis Reece Halstead; (2nd row, left to right) William J. RIeckelman, Thomas F. Sterenchak, Ricky L. Carter, Jason1R. Collins, Gerald L. Watklns, Kevin M. Kertesz, Randy Lee McAtee, Fred Freeman, Lee K. Danlelson, Joseph J. SmIglelskI and Brian Struense. MARITIME ROUNDUP In an effort to develop trade with China, American President Lines recently opened offices in Shan­ ghai, Tianjin and Dalian. APL es­ tablished modem-day service to China in 1979 and began direct weekly sailings to Whampoa and Chiwan a year ago. 4 '\ si: . : y**.' The passenger ship SS Monterey has been purchased by a Panamanian company, Compania Naviera Panocean SA. The ship will be registered under a Panamanian flag. The U.S. Maritime Administration has given its approval to the sale. • /}. SSAfARCRS LOG New SlU Members Complete Lifeboat Course ^ <£> <£> siu r -; 1838 PR Phone Workers Aided by SlU Elected officials in Puerto Rico Intend to sell the Island's government-run telephone company to private Interests. Puerto RIcan telephone workers, fearing the transfer will jeopardize their job security, marched In protest of the sale last month. The he SlU members pictured above joined the San Juan march: (from left to right) Catalino Gonzalez, Anton o Rodriguez, Juan Ayala, Joseph Reyes, Harold Gathers, Gregorlo Ortiz, Ruperto Rivera Jr., Terrene Daniels and Rufino Torres. The Port of New York and New Jersey announced a 10 per­ cent increase in general cargo volume during 1989 as compared to 1988. This marked an end to a slide that began in the early '80s. Port officials said they were op­ timistic that the tumaround will continue into the '90s. President Bush has nominated Rear Admiral William J. Kline to be the new commandant of the Coast Guard. Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner has nominated Robert E. Martinez as deputy maritime administrator and Penny L. Eastman as deputy administrator for inland water­ ways and the Great Lakes. M American Hawaii Cruises began advertising voyages on the Constitution and Independence on national television last month. Al­ though the company has advertised the cmise ships in spot markets for the last three years, this is its first effort at the overall national market. Crowley Maritime Corpora­ tion announced it was relocating its headquarters to Oakland, CA. The company had been based in nearby San Francisco for almost a century. The move will begin August 1. • •f- �''' $;»• T' • '^- mil 1990 Letters to the Editor Question: What was the worst weather or storm that you have experienced while at sea? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in San Francisco, CA.) Roland "Bosun Bear" Blanchett, Bosun—It was January 1984. I was on the USNS Hassayampa as bosun/ mate. We were unrepping (underway replenish­ ment) the Camden and had an emergency breakaway because of high seas. The Camden broke to the left and its wake slammed onto our deck. My leg slid into the opening in a pallet which kept me from going over the side. I only suffered bruises and abrasions. Constance Beitran, Laundryman—I was on­ board the USNS Harkness in Oc­ tober 1989 when two typhoons hit one after the other. The winds for both were over 100 miles per hour. Posts were falling down. We were ready to leave the Philippines but couldn't. Fereuza Gilford, Entry/Steward— I was in Ty­ phoon Jeannie in 1948. I never got sick, but I sat up all night in my life jacket. The waves washed a crewmember into the bridge. He weighed more than 200 pounds. Ernie Woodman, Engine Depart­ ment—It was January 1978 on the last voyage of the SS Mon­ terey, which was on a 30-day cruise out of San Francisco. We were trying to outrun a typhoon but it changed directions. We spent 36 hours in it. All the pas­ sengers were seasick. Lucretia Ander­ son, Chief Stew­ ard—I was working as a telephone oper­ ator in the late '60s. We were sailing in the Tazman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. Its waters are either very rough or clear as glass. It was after midnight and the seas were very rough. The bar and cocktail lounge were above me and I could hear the glasses and bottles falling. I was ordered to go to the dining room to help clean the mess. There was no carpeting and chairs were all over the place. The next day the seas still were rough. One passenger sat down for brealrfast. As he got set to take a bite, his chair slid backwards and he just missed going down the steps. Wayman Sellers, Ordinary Sea­ man—^The first time I sailed was as an ordi­ nary seaman on -the USNS Silas Bent. We hit 20foot swells on the way to Yoko­ hama. It was scary to me. We were rocking and rolling. I was the only one shocked. Now it has become a part of life. Mitchell Ancar, Assistant Cook—| This was years ago. I was on a Liberty Ship and we were carrying troops and equipment across the Pacific to the Philip­ pines. We hit a typhoon and I thought we were going under. I saw planes, caterpillars and trad­ ers flying overhead and off the deck. I have been in rough ones but that was the worst. Sylvester Mason, Chief Cook—I was on the troop carrier General Billy Mitchell in 1959 taking troops from the Oak­ land Army Base. We carried 1800 recruits. The cots were stacked five high on the ship. We hit a storm off Okinawa. Those soldiers started getting sick and falling on each other. They certainly were green re­ cruits. It was hell getting that ship clean and getting rid of the smell afterwards. Roscoe Williams, Chief Steward— I hope this doesn't jinx me but I am one of the fortunate few to not have been in a major storm. I have seen some rough weather, but nothing bad since I started sailing in 1966. Mazur Reports Prompt Payment Of Bills by Welfare Plan; Urges Members to Stick With SIU To the Editor: I have recently undergone some very serious surgery. When all of the Medicare forms, hospital bills and doctor bills stopped coming, I mailed four large business enve­ lopes bulging with paperwork to the (union's) claims office. I want all of you who read this fine little tabloid to know how grateful I shall always be to the Welfare Plan for the very efficient and prompt manner in which these bills were all paid. This is the SIU way of taking care of us old pen­ sioners. Each one of us is impor­ tant just as long as we are still around. To those of you who have cho­ sen a sea-going career, I want you to know that you are very fortunate indeed that you are members of the SIU and are privileged to earn your living aboard SIU ships. No other union will give you more job secu­ rity than the SIU and no union will take better care of you when your sea-going days are over. So be ever vigilant and always back yom union, your whole future depends on it. Aiid always remem­ ber, if you don't take care of what you have, you will lose it. In con­ clusion, my very best wishes to all of our union officials, my former shipmates who are still around and to all of you who are still shipping out. God bless the SIU, there is none better. Charlie Lee Mazur Chipo Valley, Arizona WWII Gunner Recalls 'Good Job' Of Members of Merchant Marine To the Editor: To start off, I think you people are doing a good job. I was in the Navy, World War n, October 4, 1941 to December 10, 1945. I was in the Armed Guard. I was on five of your ships. I will never forget all the good men I met. They did a good job. We didn't help them much, but when we needed help, they were there... I was on ships Arthur Middleton, Lurline, George Boutwell, Antelope Hills and Durham Vic­ tory. The Arthur Middleton was built in a Mississippi shipyard. It was built as the African (jomet but we took it out of New York in December, made one trip. It was (ju taken over by the dbast Guard and named the USS Arthur Middleton APA 25—the sixth most decorated ship in WWII. I was gunner mate 21c... I have a brother in the merchant marine. He's been in over 19 years. Charles Howell. We had an uncle who shipped out over 50 years—Bill Treadway. He shipped out of Mobile and New Orleans. My uncle has passed on now. I'm retired from American Airlines. I was a union man for 32 years. James Howell Tyler, Texas iii Paul Y. Point Thanks Union To the Editor: ... I would like to retire my book at this time because I am no longer sailing... • I would like, and let me stress this point, to thank the SIU for all that it's done for me. I never got a hard time from anyone I ever dealt with. Thank you... Paul Y. Point Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Editor's Note: This letter was originally received by SIU Phila­ delphia Port Agent David Heindel who forwarded it to the LOG. i i i Quick Action by Union Eases Member Geier in Time of Stress To the Editor: I really appreciate the great in­ terest and quick action taken to help straighten out my problems due to long delayed medical bill payments which put unwanted stress on me in fighting my termi­ nal cancer. It takes a big load off my mind. My deepest respect and grati­ tude ... May God bless you all. I hope my model ship, donated to the SIU years ago, is still on display at the Lundeberg Training School. I am always a loyal SIU mem­ ber. My special thanks for the per­ sonal interest and action by new SIU San Francisco Business Agent Nick Celona, Vice President George McCartney and Vince Cbss, aliso Welfare Plan Adminis­ trator Leo Bonser... I• Harry Geier San Francisco, California Editor's Note: Brother Geier sent the above printed communication in the form of a mailgram to SIU President Michael Sacco and Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco. i i Tellez Family Thanks SIU For Love and Support To Our Friends in the SIU: We would like to express our most sincere appreciation to all our friends in the le SIU sn for all the sup­ port and love shown us during our recent loss. It was heartwarming to know that there were so many good peo­ ple thinking of Maria and David. Your prayers and expressions of sympathy were a great source of strength and comfort during this time, and it will never be forgotten. God bless you all. Tellez Family t ,• �h:'' :• 20 Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea t'y. MARCH 1-31, 1990 *tOTAL REGISTERED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C fef'Iri!: .-S '•• •v;\. •' \ Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmii^on Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville : San Francisco Wilmingtpii Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i1 St. Louis Piney Point Totals DECK DEPARTMENT 13 2 6 4 7 14 11 lb 7 9 2 8 8 1 :i 103 1,4: Sfefc: 290 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 26 3 5 14 15 18 21 9 18 5 3 25 0 • s.:. •: :•• 4 7 6 4 5• 0 4 • sI A• . 168 1 0 I 3 3 5 , 2 . 3 0 6 4 0 : 2 38 67 %r.:i • 18 2 2 5 4 12 0 w 0 A 1 • A 2 4 5 4 2 2 4 3 • 3 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 34 22 I • .1 ' 0 • ,3^^^':' 1 2 2 8 14 9 11 " 11 • sW- 0 4 <• 1 6 2 1 3 47 1 '• 0 / 115 . , ,6s;f| 41 2 6 .: 3 • 1 2 8 4 7 18 2 11 23 ;V!-4 25 8 15 • 36 5 •-.•;^3.: • ' ' 13 1 7 , 32 0 0 2 11 10 5 '7 "V 35 • ' 8 1 ... 1 •••; 86 59 4 32 1 .. 1 2 5 4 6 1 12 3 11 yy-4 20 14 86 23 12 27 0 6 38 9 1 250 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 2 1 3 0 "• 0 0 14 3 0 3 30 13 0 2 2 6 10 g 26 12 16 1 5 9 117 2 1 lv"|;g 1 2 2 3 6 0 2 0 10 1 - 0 , .,5 36 6 0 0 ! gi .i 4 1 4 1 11 1 •:6l3iV' >1/' 1 ii^:ll • • 4 0 3 0 1 0 59 14 If^ 3 ' 0 0 1 111 23 2 . '0 7' 268 1 iV:: 3 7 0 5 i9 9 15 3 2 7 0 0 84 6 12 14 13 11 3 6 44 14 2 27 196 0 7 1 8 5 16 4 2 137 2 2 0 199 :0 15 0 .... 4 3 8 8 9 11 '• 2 0 0. 4 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 m0 4 4 37 0 12 120 1 1 137 m1 0 1 169 - is 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 6 5 17 4 41 15 20 10 3 11 0 0 159 ^ •••v:44 Piney Point Monday, May 7 NewYiak V . Tuesday, May 8 Philadelphia Wednesday, May 9 Baltiinore Thursday, May 10 Norfolk Thursday, May 10 Jacksonville Thursday, May 10 A^opac Friday, May 11 Homtmi Monday, May 14 New Orleans Tuesday, May 15 Mobile Wednesday, May 16 San Francisco Thursday, May 17 Wilmington Monday, May 21 Seattle Friday, May 25 San Juan Thursday, May 10 St. Loins Friday, May 18 Honohdn Friday, May 18 Dnhith Wednesday, May 16 Jersey City Wednesday, May 23 NewBedfiMrd Tuesday, May 22 0 1 2 2 2 .f • '''Ir . •'•I. .'V ' :li^i :• t'} NOTICES ;:::5:;v 3 0 20 2 0 10. . 100 42 30 5 19 4 0 10 18 20 16 18 20 9 7 57 '"T6 5 36 276 8 5 18 14 22 12 4 3 170 4 3 0 286 593 477 306 515 Totals All Departments 705 441 340 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of March was up from the month of February. A tot^ of l,m jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,286 jobs shipped, 515 jobs or about^ ^rcent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority Pe®Pi®-^'"P i!? were shipped. Since the trip reUef program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,781 jobs have been shipped. ,:4:: - Seafarers Invited to Fish Fry At Mobile, Alabama Union Hcdl Any Seafarers and SIU pensioners are invited to attend a April 28 fish fry being held in honor of all the union brothers and sisters who died aboard ship or in the work place. The event is being held at the union's Mobile, Alabama hall in conjunction with the AFL-CIO, which has designated April 28 as a workmen's me­ morial day. For further information on the April 28 fish fry at the Mobile union hall, contact Richard McCall at (205)675-3597 or (205)675-6526. Information on the event can also be obtained frxtm the union hall at (205)4780916 or Edd Morris at (205)432-4949. (|> ' '-YLs-',' •El®?- 1 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT 7' - Sea, takes. Waters **REG1STERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Membmlup 4 Port Arthur Catholic Parish To Hold Maritime Day Memorial A Maritime Day service will be held on May 19 at 10:00 am at the Sundial Memorial on Lakeshore Drive in the Port Arthur/Beaumont area of Texas. All SIU members and retirees are invited to attend. Additionally, St. Anne Catholic Parish has asked that names of in­ dividuals who have died at sea be forwarded to Father Sinclair Oubre, so mention can be made of these seamen during the service. Fr Oubre can be reached at (409)832-9%3 or P.O Box 3429; 2715 Calder at Eleventh Street Beaumont, Texas 77704. i":,'" �» r.lW.Uilli^ ,.1^1', .iiW APRIL 1990 24 SlU Members Retire ThisMonth The Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 24 SIU members this month. A total of 14 sailed in the deep sea division and five each in the inland and Great Lakes divisions. Inland member Joseph Pullen Jr. has been with the union for the longest period, beginning his career with the SIU in 1940. The oldest member to retire is Heinz Ulrich at 69. Brother Ulrich, a deep sea mem­ ber, was bom in Germany. He will be living in Alexander, NY during his retirement. DEEP SEA WALTER AMMANN Walter Ammann, 62, joined the Seafarers in March 1945 in the port of Phila­ delphia. The To­ ledo, OH native sailed in the engine department. Brother Ammann resides in Seattle, WA. JAMES W. HARNETT James W. Barnett, 62, joined the SIU in Febraary 1945 in his native Mobile, AL. The galley gang veteran upgraded twice at the Lundeberg School, becoming a recertified steward in 1984. Brother Bamett shipped from the ports of Mobile and Jacksonville, PL. He lives in Theodore, AL. JOSEPH D. BARTLETT Joseph D. Bartlett, 68, joined the union in July 1942 in the port of Baltimore. The deck department veteran was bom in Washington, DC. Brother Bartlett now calls Hayward, CA home. EUGENE W. BENT Eugene W. Bent, 64, joined the Seafarers in March 1957 in the port of New York. A native of New Jersey, he served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. Brother Bent upgraded his en­ gine department endorsement at Piney Point during 1976. He resides in Hayward, CA. THOMAS E. BEWLEY Thomas E. Bewley, 66, joined the SIU in Febmary 1953 in the port of Balti­ more. The Cleve­ land native sailed in the deck department. Brother Be­ wley has retir^ to San Fr^cisco. '"w.p .: Jjj 21 DELMARE. CRAIG DEAN W. PRINDLE Delmar E. Craig, 63, joined the Seaf^arers as a member of the Great Lakes Divi­ sion in Septem­ ber 1962 in the port of Detroit. A native of Wilming­ ton, NC, he started sailing in the deep sea division when he worked in the deck department aboard the Seatrain Texas. Brother Craig calls Avi 11a, MO home. Dean W. Prindle, 65, joined the Seafarers in April 1967 in the port of New York. Bom in Oakland, CA, he served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1948. Brother Prindle started his deck ca­ reer on Waterman vessels. He up­ graded at Piney Point in both 1976 and 1977. He lives in Hayward, CA. HEINZ ULRICH JOSEPH P. GAVIN Joseph P. Gavin, 65, joined the union in Decem­ ber 1943 in the port of New York. He was bom in WilkesBarre, PA. Brother Gavin upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He lives in Jackson­ ville, FL, from where he shipped before retiring. JAMES E. GROSS James E. Gross, 65, joined the Seafarers in No­ vember 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in North Carolina, he shipped in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gross calls Camden, NChome. Heinz Ulrich, 69, joined the SIU in August 1949 in the port of New York. The native of Germany served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He upgraded his deck department endor­ sements at the Lundeberg School in 1977 and 1978. Brother Ulrich re­ sides in Alexander, NY. RICHARD WILLIAMS Richard Wil­ liams, 64, joined the union in May 1958 in the port of San Francisco. The steward de­ partment veteran was bom in Mississippi. Brother Williams retired to Oakland, CA. ELIZE KITCHEN ROBERT T. YARBROUGH Elize Kitchen, 60, joined the SIU in January 1954 in the port of New York. He was bom in Cayce, SC and served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Kitchen was a mem­ ber of the galley gang. He resides in Baltimore. Robert T. Yarbrough, 64, joined the Seafar­ ers in July 1951 in the port of Mo­ bile, AL. He was bom in Wood­ land, AL and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Yarbrough shipped in the deck de^ partment. He lives in Lake Chiu-les, LA. WILLIAM R. McCLINTIC William R. McClintic, 65, joined the union in Au­ gust 1967 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. A native of Santa Cmz, CA, he served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Brother McClintic sailed in the black gang. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976 and 1978. He lives in Tiburon, CA. ROBERT G.MILLER Robert G. Miller, 58, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School in New York in April 1959. The native of the Rahway, NJ served in the Army between 1946 and 1949. Brother Miller started his deck career on the S.S. Choctaw. He has retired to Linden, NJ. INLAND FRANK BOROWICK Frank Borowick, 62, joined the SIU in July 1972 in the port of Bal­ timore. The Mary­ land native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He shipped in the deck department on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. Boat­ man Borowick resides in Baltimore. department in both the inland and deep sea divisions. He calls Sander­ son, FL home. JOSEPH R. PULLEN JR. Joseph R. Pullen Jr., 67, joined the Seafarers in Au­ gust 1940 in the port of Mobile, AL. A native'bf Texas, Boatman Pullen shipped in the engine depart­ ment. He resides in Westwego, TX. HENRY TULEWICZ Henry Tulewicz^ 63, joined the SIU in June 1961 in the port of Phil­ adelphia. He was bom in Pennsyl­ vania and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Tulewicz sailed in the deck department. He attended the 1978 contract conference at Piney Point. He lives in Clemington, NJ, GREAT LAKES JOSEPH P. CREGUER Joseph P. Creguer, 65, joined the SIU in June 1965 in the port of Al­ pena, Ml. The Michigan native sailed in the deck department. Brother Creguer lives in Ossineke, MI. WILLIAM OGSTON William Ogston, 62, joined the union in Septem­ ber 1961 in his native Sault Ste. Marie, MI. After serving in the Army Air Force, Brother Ogston shipped in the black gaiig for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock. He has re­ tired to Brimley, MI. ROBERT L. POWELL Robert L. Powell, 61, joined the Seafarers in Octo­ ber 1960 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in West Virginia and served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1950. Brother Powell sailed in the engine department. He resides in Mannington, WV. RAYMOND J. SMITH Raymond J. Smith, 62, joined the SIU in Febmary 1962 in his native Cleveland. After serving in the Navy from 1944 to 1946, Brother Smith shipped in the deck department on Great Lakes Towing vessels. He calls Lakewood, OH home. BOBBY G. WILSON RONALDCANADY Ronald Canady, 56, joined the union in April 1951 in the port of Savannah, GA. Bom in Georgia, Boatman Canady sailed in the deck ...i' •«' Bobby G. Wil­ son, 58, joined the union in June 1966 in the port of Detroit. The deck department veteran was bom in Tennessee. Brother Wilson lives in LaFollette, TN, 4 . I' . �> SEAFARCRS LOG 22 "•K •• '• : m:'-Wy-\ CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes MARCH 1-31, 1990 i£''W: NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 17 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT w '-X- ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 • ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT MM l:':- Seafarers Intematioaal Union Direrfory Dispatchers' Repert for Greal Lakes B 2 0 •' 16^ ^ 0 45 4 iM 22 I Totals Ail Departments 0 . 50 28 0 79 3 0 97 28 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"R.egistered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MARCH 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port iNew York Philadelphia IBBltimoi Norfolk MobUe New Orleans ficksoavflli Francisco ' Seattle m' • Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville^ San Francisdi j^filmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston j Algonac I St. Louis f point Totals Port New York , |Philadelp^ iBattunor% Norfolk Mobile New Orleans STEWARD DEPARTMENT Ssm Francisco Wilmingtort Seattle Puerto Rico Houston |]^ey Points Totals Totals All Departments 49 16 52 66 14 124 243 108 107 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building ;; Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 tfc. (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON l:ai 1221 Pierce St, Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 , (718)499-6600 NOREOLK 115 Third StNorfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 FHILADELPBIA V 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia. PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 fi-.' Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 PERSONALS RAY MCDONALD of Tampa Please contact Greg Hess at (303) 399-9628. ALGATHAM Please contact Marguerite Maresco Basso at (914) 779-3189, 110 Grandview Blvd., Yonkers, NY 10710. �Lundebeig School Graduates Six Classes •' ife I '.U-. X' '-i 'M,. , V • MA '• . Jff t' Upgrader Lifeboat Course -J: The January 30 lifeboat graduating class consisted of both SlU and MSG Alessi-SIU, Leslie Farrell-SIU, Everette W. Sanders-SIU; (2nd row, left to members. Instructor Casey Taylor (back row, 2nd from left) taught the right) David Silvio-MSC,BrianC.Gauntt-SIU, Patrick K.Hanley-SIU, Michael conibin^ class all about emergency drills, lifeboat equipment and survival Allen-MSC, Craig Pearson-SIU, Rick Strongman-SIU, Richard C. Savi-SIU, / I'-- •.,;f' "A •' -T-' •s: • -'f • -^'rSW'S: Shiphandling Simulator Class This six-week course leading to endorsement as fireman/watertender, oiler consists of classroom instruction and practical training. Under the instruc­ tion of Jim Shaffer (far right), the following wipers graduated on January 29: (first row kneeling, left to right) William Heaton, Calvin Hicks, Mohsin Harhara, Garth A. Beattie; (2nd row, left to right) Marion VanBuren Franklin, Juan Martrinez, Gino Igneri, Johnny Guzman Jr., James Murray Jr.; (3rd row, left to right) Wayne Toole, Robert Ramsey, Steve Churchya, Rick Soto, Thom Kreutzer, Bill Kovack, Phil Zaiewski and Kleo Helm. This Coast Guard-approved course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Instructors Jake Karaczysnki (left) and Jim Brown (second from left) helped guide the four members pictured above through the two-week course. Tney are (left to right) Greg Johnson, Joan Ellis, Roy Delay and David Barber. •/ : • • V- ••• • ••••' ; -rSi- "i • '- .'A' .> . Hydraulics Class Instructor Bill Foley (left) taught the January hydraulics course in both classroom and practical training. Completing the course, which covered such topics as f uids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, sym­ bols and hyudraulic systems in marine equipment, are (left to right) Bruce Smith, John Herrlein, D. Rush Ingram, Jim Musker and Charles Betz. , / V 1 ••• 'V.\:Z'. * '• T : •i Welding •I Eight members completed the Lundeberg School's welding class in March and were awarded a certificate of graduation. Instructbr Bilf Foley (far right) trained the students in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Class participants are (front row, from the left) Donald A. Thornton, David M. Tillman, Rene Raoul Rosario; (back row, from the left) David Barber, D. Rush Ingram, Joseph Negron and Jim Musker. Missing from the photo is Herman Best. '-.t: ; • V; -.nw Upgrader Lifeboat Course Correction The Seafarers LOG incorrectly identified an upgrader in the December lifeboat class. The name should have read Alice M. Caballero-Wilder. We regret the error. Learning lifeboat skills and water survival techniques leads to lifeboatman certification at the Lundeberg School. Under the instruction of Jake Karaczynski (left), the following members made up the February 28 graduating class: rx « »: (leftto right) Jeffrey Sutton, Paula Plaisance, Duane Bergeson, Calvin York, Stephen Avallone, Samuel E. Monroe and Franz Winiker. •. 1-• •{••• I^^ Fireman, Oiler, Watertender Course ' •:yyi :if •> • 'v- • • •#. •£:.v V'it 'A' ••V I'is . i • • - ; .V-' r �SUFARISS tOG 24 ilig^Jvv • lis®-. •t--/';''"'. •-' - ' • .1 rrV;, Vi. "'r'' , I ' '-' "'.v'- As Summer Hears, SlU Families Look to Piney Point Vacations T he Seafarers Harry Limdeberg School of Seaman­ ship is available over the summer as a vacation site for SIU mem­ bers and their families. Nestled on the banks of the St. George's Creek in Piney Point, MD, the Lundeberg School's location allows for day trips throughout historic southern Maryland and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Lun­ deberg School itself also offers comfortable surroundings and many activities for a family. Housing the largest training facility for deep sea merchant seafarers and inland waterways boatmen in the United States, the Lundeberg School is composed of a number of administrative and educational buildings as well as a library and maritime museum and a six-story training arid recreation center on more than 60 acres of waterfront property. A number of these rooms in the training and recrea­ tion center have been set aside during the summer months for vacationing SIU members and their families. Each room contains two double beds, color TV, bureaus, desks and a table with chairs. The Lundeberg School offers an olympic-sized swimming pool, teimis courts, game room, pool tables and a health spa featuring the latest in body-building equip­ ment, including Nautilus, free weights and a universal gym. A sauna and steamroom are also on site. Located in the main build­ ing are the Sea Chest, which sells personal items,.souvenirs, magazines and snacks, and the Anchor Bar, designed to resemble a Viking longboat and featuring the wooden frgurehead which originally highlighted the SIU hall's Port O'Call bar in Brooklyn. Boating and fishing ac­ tivities are also avmlable to vacationing seafarers and their families. There are many day trips that a vacationing SIU family can take using the school as a base. dent Abraham Lincoln. Mudd's house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open for tours. Another landmark is Smallwood State Park, the former plantation of William Smallwood, a Maryland patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. Besides the restored house, Smallwood State Park offers a marina for boat launching, a pic­ nic area and a nature trail. On cer­ tain occasions there are crafts demonstrations, military exhibi­ tions and other special events. working plantation overlooking the Patuxent River, and the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum, the nation's only museum dedicated to the testing and evaluation of naval aircraft. At Point Lookout State Park is the site of Fort Lincoln, an ear­ then fort and prisoner-of-war camp built by Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. On St. Clement's Island is the Potomac River Museum, which tells the story of the region. Many specif events take place during the summer months in St. Maiy's Coimty including fairs, the Governor's Cup Yacht Race and the annual jousting tourna­ ment. DAY TRIPS St. Mary's Coun­ ty: Piney Point is located in St. Mary's Coimty— and there is a lit­ tle something of iirterest for everyone who spends time in this rural area which dif­ fers little from what the first set­ tlers to this coimtry may have seen. Established in 1637, St. Mary's is a county of "firsts." It was the first proprietary colony in America, Ae first colony to practice religious toleration, the first colony to have peaceful rela­ tions with the native Indians, the first Maryland capital, the first site to place a black in a governmental position, and the place where the first request for the women's right to vote was recorded. Apart from the historical landmarks to visit, St. Mary's boasts 400 miles of shoreline, in­ cluding a 250-acre fishing lake, public beaches, tidal waterways, hiking trails and imspoiled countryside. It's the site of Sotterley Mansion, an 18th century Charles County: Ri^tnexttoSt. Mary's County is Charles County where rolling fields of tobacco surround picturesque villages. Perhaps one of Charles County's more notable residents was Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, the country doctor who examined John Wilkes Booth's fractured leg fol­ lowing his assassination of Presi­ Prince George's County: Named in honor of Prince George of Den­ mark, who was married to Prin­ cess Anne, the heir to the throne of England, Prince George's County was established in 1696 as an agricultural colony whose main export was tobacco. As the county grew during the 1700s so did the economy, and many of the stately mansions in this area—which are open for special events and tours—were built during this period through the Civil War. Prince George's County is also the home of Wild World Amusement Park, one of America's largest water parks. Besides all the water park fun. Wild World offers a variety of "thrill rides & kiddie rides." The "Wild One" roller coaster was voted one of America's top 10 roller coasters. Nine di^ereiit facilities operated by NASA are located in Prince George's County at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. The Visitor's Center of­ fers many different hands-on ex­ hibits as well as public tours. And each year, Goddard launches more than 1,0(X) model rockets from the grounds of the Visitor's Center. Visitors can join the launch team at the CenConUnued on page 26 SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES Reservation Information A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.40/day Spouse $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day Note: There is no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed application form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. Name:. Social Security Number: Book Number: Address: Telephone #: ( ) Number in Party/Age of (IMdren, if applicable: Date of Arrival 2nd choice: ' 1st choice: • 3rd choice: Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: • ; -: , 4/90 .;r �AMnimo 25 minutes ^mittett. CAPELLA (IMC), Januaiy 8 — Chairman James Dawson, Secretary H. M. Davis, Educational Director R. Smith, Deck Delegate John Cartos, Engine Delegate Mike Novak. Chairman discussed ship's contract with crew who asked contracts • department to review overtime situation onboard. Secretary reminded members to do their part to keep vessel clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company to replace non-working refrigerators. Crew urged contracts de­ partment to fight for membership bene­ fits during upcoming negotiations. Next port: Oakland, CA. C>IP£i.L4 (IMC), January 28 — Chair­ man David N. Martz, Secretary H. M. Davis, Educational Director R. Smith, Steward Delegate Richard Emanuel. Chairman stated no VCR has been in­ stalled in crew lounge. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for information on overtime and vacation pay on IMC vessels. Next port: Pusan, Korea. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), January 21 — Chairman Stephen Argay, Secretary C. Leper Jr., Educa­ tional Director Donald Leight, Deck Delegate Steve Sylvia, Engine Delegate Jerry LaPeruta. Chairman announced crew working well together. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and stew­ ard delegates. Crew reminded to follow policy for discarding plastics. Next port: Thameshaven, U.K. RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), Janu­ ary 28 — Chairman Howard Knox, Sec­ retary E. Vazquez, Educational Director D. Greiner, Deck Delegate J. Ocot, En­ gine Delegate All Mohsin, Steward Del­ egate Sergio Morales. Chairman reviewed procedures on SIU drug pro­ gram. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing lounge clean. He complimented Wiper All Mohsin and SA Ramon de la Paz for terrific job they have done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine Job. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 28 — Chairman W. C. Byrd, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Director Michael Derringe, Deck Dele­ gate James V. Higgins, Steward Dele­ gate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman announced ship scheduled to arrive in Charleston, SC on February 2. Educa­ tional director noted no money in ship's treasury. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by the deck and engine delegates. Crew asked union to look into raising pension and dental benefits. Steward said ship running out of food, especially pastries and fruits. Next ports: Charles­ ton, Port Everglades, FL and Houston. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 22 — Chairman R. W. Pinkham, Secretary P. P. Lopez, Educa­ tional Director Jerry Lamhert, Deck Delegate R. S. Bynum, Engine Delegate R. W. Dehlhom, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman announced vessel would be going into dry dock in Kobe, Japan on its next voyage. Treasurer listed $38.25 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-LAND KODIAK (Sea-Land Service), January 18 — Chairman John Glenn, Secretary Melvin Morgan, Educational Director Sam Hacker. Chairman asked contracts department to review possibil­ ity of member being able to regain job after being declared fit following illness. He announced payoff in Tacoma, WA upon arrival. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew told new movies would be coming onboard this trip. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Deck and engine departments declared best since ship came out. Next port: Ta­ coma, WA. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 31 — Chairman Don McFariand, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Walter C. Ste­ vens, Deck Delegate D. McGath, Stew­ ard Delegate Jimmy Williams. Chairman reported very smooth trip with problems already handled. Steward de­ partment thanked for good food, espe­ cially New Year's Day meal. Secretary thanked crew for keeping quarters and recreation room clean. Treasurer an­ nounced $84,in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received Seafarers LOG on last visit to Long Beach, CA. Crew asked Sea-Land to pro­ vide transportation at all ports to safely take crew to and from main gates. WESTWARD VENTURE {lOT), Januaiy 29 — Chairman George Vukmir, Secre­ tary Sherman Jarman, Educational Di­ rector John Ross, Deck Delegate Ahmed Hussain, Engine Delegate Mi- Members of the Overseas Ohio's steward department posed for this photo during the vessel's stopover In Nederland, TX. Pictured from the left are QMED 0. Suazo, Steward/Baker Earl Gray Sr. and QMED J. Miranda. chael Brown, Steward Delegate Jacob Dusich. Educational director announced installation of new VCR. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed SIU drug policy and upcoming contract nego­ tiations. Next port: Tacoma, WA. AMERICAN HERITAGE{Apex Marine), February 25 — Chairman J. Passapera, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Deck Delegate Robert Dennis, Engine Delegate Kevin Quinlan, Steward Delegate George T. Winfield. Chairman said crew is so large that additional washing machine and ice machine are needed. Secretary asked company to provide crew with contin­ gency evacuation plan for extremely ill or injured members. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Steward asked company to fu­ migate ship. Next port: St. Croix, VI. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), Febru­ ary 4,1990 — Chairman Edwin Rivera, Secretary R. Maldonado. Treasurer re­ ported no money in the movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contract negotiating committee to permit relief to retain job when perma­ nent meniber does not return. Crew re­ ported trouble with individuals who are not members of the crew. They have bro­ ken lounge door and have eaten night lunches. Next port: San Juan, PR. GALVESTON flJiy (Sea-Land Service), February 18 — Chairman Paul M. Butterworth, Secretary T. J. Smith, Ed­ ucational Director A. O. Cuevas, Deck Delegate Joseph M. McGill, Engine Delegate Daniel L. Johnson, Steward DepartmentJoeL. Clark. Chairman . urged members to tell captain if they want off when ship docks in Charleston, SC. He updated crew on SIU drug-test­ ing policy. Treasurer atmounced $147.50 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked SIU to look into raising pensions and guarding against loss of permanent job because of illness. Ship will be changing runs from Gulf to North Atlantic. Crew complained about stack gas on bridge. Crew reminded not to cook in quarters. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next port: Charles­ ton, Port Everglades, FL and Houston, TX. J/I/ilMC40 (Puerto Rico Marine), Febraary 4,1990 — Chairman P. Flores, Sec­ retary Cassle B. Carter Jr., Educational Director William B. Turner, Engine Delegate Robert Clark, Steward Dele­ gate M. Robles. Chairman announced payoff scheduled on arrival at Elizabeth, NJ February 7. He said individuals who are not crewmembers are eating all night lunch and fruit. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked chief engineer to adjust temperature controls in quarters to accommodate local jiort. Crew also sought to have shower water control fixed to keep hot water coming from cold faucet and steam from hot. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Febmary 4 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary R. Black, Educational Direc­ tor T. Koubik, Deck Delegate George McCurley, Engine Delegate Alphonse Thomas, Steward Delegate Ambrose Gabriel Jr. Chairman said VCR needs repaired. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Engine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. OMI CHARGER (OMI Corp.), February 4 — Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secretary N. Johnson, Educational Director Wiley Yarber. Chairman and secretary re­ minded crew to separate plastics from bi­ odegradable trash. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $400 and 800 movies in ship's collection. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked wel­ fare department to investigate reduction of days to qualify for pension. Captain Weis invited to end of meeting to an­ nounce new OMI safety recognition pol­ icy which will include prizes and awards to ships and crewmembers who reduce lost manhours. Next port: Texas City, TX. OMI SACRAMENTO{OMI Corp.), Febru­ ary 25 — Chairman Sy Yaras, Secretary David Der, Deck Delegate Jack Brown, Steward Delegate Willie J.Grant. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He thanked stew­ ard department for fine job. He asked contracts department to look into allow­ ing permanent members to regain job after retuming from illness. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine departments thanked for keeping ship clean. Ship scheduled to be in Germany for five to seven days. Crew asked wel­ fare plan to review policy for family cov­ erage. '''''' '•f:r '• : ''-M . ' ^ • '• Clyde Kreiss, chief steward aboard the Overseas Chicago, In photo taken In Texas City, TX. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), February 22 — Chairman Richard Bradford, Secretary Steven Parker, Ed­ ucational Director Leonard Viles, Deck Delegate Duane Stevens, Steward Dele­ gate Keith Barfield. Chairman advised crew VCR will be replaced upon arrival. He told departing members to stay on­ board until replacements sign on. Secre­ tary said chandler in New York still delivering out-dated bread and spoiled fruit. He said company is aware of prob­ lem. Educational director requested all members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOG received onboard. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and fresh breads. Next ports: Jacksonville, FL, Baltimore and Newark, NJ. OVERSEAS NEW YORK{Maritime Over­ seas), February 4— Chairman M. Gal- , braith. Secretary J. White, Educational Director L. W. Philpot, Deck Delegate J. McLean, Engine Delegate R. Santos, Steward Delegate W. Fruge. Chairman announced payoff when vessel arrives in Houston. He urged all members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by the engine and steward delegates. Crew asked union to review increase in pension plan. Crew thanked steward department for good food and ship's cleanliness. Next port: Houston, TX. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), February 4 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director B. F. Cooley. Chairman reminded crew to do­ nate to SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. Secretary told crew he had vaca­ tion, welfare and upgrading forms in case any are needed. Treasurer asked crew to rewind videos before retuming them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Alexandria, Egypt. Continued on page 26 ;T • f '''Z •''A' �26 :'V ^g; '•'!• SlU Family Vacation Continued from page 24 ter on the Hrst and third Sunday of each month, and are invited to bring their own model rockets to launch. And Prince George's County is home to Camp Springs, site of the SIU headquarters. Anne Arundel County: Named in honor of the wife of Cecil Calvert, Maryland's foundI I ing sponsor, Anne .Zd Arundel County is famous for Annapolis, the state capital, and the Chesapeake Bay. With more miles of shoreline on the Bay than any other county, Anne Arundel is home to snug har­ bors, sandy beaches, picturesque waterfront towns—and fabulous seafood. First settled in 1649, Annapolis was once the capital of the new United States for nine months. The street plan of the two major circles and radiating streets remains the same as the original design of 1695. Home to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis is a lovely city through which to take a leisurely stroll. History is everywhere, from the oldest state house in continuous use in the United States to the his­ toric taverns to the BannekerDouglass Museum of Afro-American Life and History to the city docks, boutiques and waterfront restaurants. All this is Just a short drive from the Lundeberg School. if' S-:-! fv. li-^k I)... m: 'X' ' iig.: I ri. ":• M:": ,>• :«• sr. f i-i> • 1:.,: V' all-- .Northern Virginia: I Across the Potomac iRiver from Washing­ ton, DC and just about an hour-and-ahalf drive from Piney Point is Ar­ lington County and the City of Al­ exandria, both rich in history. One of the most historic spots , in Arlington is Arlington House, the memorial to Robert E. Lee. It is situated atop a hill in Arlington National Cemetery, site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and where President John Ken­ nedy, his brother, Robert, and many other of America's patriots are buried. The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial "Iwo Jima" is lo­ cated in Arlington as is the Penta­ gon, headquarters for the U.S. Department of Defense and the world's largest office building. An 88-acre bird sanctuary in the middle of the Potomac River is dedicated to the nation's 26th pres­ ident, Theodore Roosevelt, and nearby is the Netherlands Carillon, a 49-1^11 tower, a gift from the Dutch people in gratitude for American aid given during World Warn. '£5^ In addition, a trip to Arlington offers the opportunity to visit the oldest standing log cabin in Northem Virginia, built in 1743, and the Nationd Inventors Hall of Fame, featuring artifacts of 44 members, including Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Alva Edison and Orville , and Wilbur Wright. Next to Arlington is Alexan­ dria, a riverfront town with a rich trading heritage. Best known as George Washington's hometown and site of his beloved Mt. Ver­ non, there are walking, trolley and boat tours of the historic area. Historical buildings are packed into a small area—the boy­ hood home of Robert E. Lee and the Old Presbyterian Meeting House where Washington's fiineral sermons were delivered, to name but two. Established in 1749 by a group of Scottish merchants, Al­ exandria is a tourist's haven, with specialty shops, historic homes, seafood and ethnic restau­ rants, art galleries and antiques shops. Washington, DC: A good way-to get acquainted with all of the sites of inter­ est in the nation's capital is a trip on the Tourmobile—a narrated, shuttle bus tour to 18 major sites in the area including the Jefferson, Washington and Lincoln memorials. That way, the tourist can get an idea of what he wants to explore further— from the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court to the hundreds of Smithsonian Institu­ tion museum exhibits (all free). Among the Srtiithsonian muse­ ums are the Museum of Natural History, Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum. The Museum of American Histoty is known as the "nation's attic" because every­ thing is there—from the First Ladies' gowns to old cars and fire engines, to coin and stamp collections. The nation's capital offers many art museums as well, in­ cluding the National Gallery of Art, the Hirshhom Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Corco­ ran Gallery of Art. The Library of Congress, the nation's central depository of books and infoimation, is housed in three separate buildings, all open to the public, and the Na­ tional Archives is home to the major original American docu­ ments such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. A particu­ larly moving attraction is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Many families enjoy the tours conducted by the FBI of that agency's headquarters as well as a visit to the United States Treasury's printing site, where one can actually watch the nation's paper currency being made. It will take more than a day— or even a weekend—^to see some of the more famous landmarks, much less the other significant at­ tractions in the District of Colum­ bia. Since the nation's capital is only about a hour-and-a-half from Piney Point, many vacation­ ing seafarers make more than one trip to the city while staying at the Lundeberg School. '•raia-.-'Sii- ••i -' • ^^ji^s^gests Continued from page 25 SEA-IAND DISCOVERY (Sea-Land Service), February 18 — Chairman S. Rollo, Secretary J. R. Collis, Educa­ tional Director C. Welsh, Deck E)elegate R. Garay, Engine Delegate S. Padilia, Steward Delegate R. Escobar. Chairman announced payoff as soon as the vessel arrives in Elizabeth, NJ. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks by crew. Next ports: San Juan, Rio Haina and Jacksonville, FL. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 11 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary W. Hawkins. Chair­ man announced crew with permanent jobs do not have to sign off only in Long Beach, CA. Treasurer stated $419 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND UBERATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 25 — Chairman V. J. ArdowskI, Secretary C. M. Modeiias, Educational Director E. L. Ford. Chair­ man advised crew about hazardous work­ ing conditions and urged them to report any such problems. He stressed the im­ portance of preventing injuries. He an­ nounced ship would pay off upon arrival in Long Beach, CA. Secretary thanked members for keeping crew lounge clean at all times. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew held moment of silence for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SEA-LAND TRADER(Sea-Land Service), February 24 — Chairman J. Rader, Secretaiy R. Spencer, Educational Director M. Mefferd, Engine Delegate Willie Lee Jr. Chairman reminded members after being paid off in Long Beach, CA to be wary of thieves. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of SOFJUUKSIOG safety onboard vessel. Deck delegate re­ ported OT; engine delegate reported beef; steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Steward department thanked by crew. ULTRASEA (American Transport), Febru­ ary 18 — Chairman Jim Hassan, Secre­ tary John C. Reed, Educational Director E. Figueroa. Chairman reported a beef between him and chief mate. Treasurer noted $100 in movie fund. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for good food. WILLIAM B. BAUGHiMaersk), February 4 — Chairman Richard Fahey, Secretary William Justi, Educational Director H. C. Cancey. Chairman announced copy of drug laws onboard and all members should read it. He asked all members to submit list of items which need repair. Secretary announced travel pay would be included in February payoff. Vocational director told members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for excellent job. Next port: Diego Garcia. OMI CHAMPION(OMl Corp.), March 5 — Chairman William R. Dawson, Secre­ tary Floyd Payton. Chairman announced payoff will take place in Norfolk. Trea­ surer reported $40 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT or beefs reported. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Over­ seas), March 3 — Chairman John Zepeda, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Educa­ tional Director Mark Sawin, Deck Dele­ gate Billy G. Hill, Engine Delegate E. Whisenhant, Steward Delegate A. Fuchini. Chairman announced payoff in Nederland, TX upon arrival. He said next voyage will be to Scotland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. February Seafarers LOG received. Crew asked to review pension requirements. It asked negotia­ tion committee to add another AB and make bosim a day worker. Crew re­ minded to upgrade at Piney Point, next • port: Nederland, TX. Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a pre­ mium, welfare coverage directly from the Flan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for Plan coverage must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. To obtain more information about this program, seafarers may call the membership sendees office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674) or may write to: CX)BRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Gimp Springs, Maryland 20746 (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a com­ plete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—or COBRA—program.) Eastern Strike Continued from page 7 joined by the Airline Pilots As­ sociation and the Transport Work­ ers Union, which represented the flight attendants, in a sympathy walkout, thus crippling Eastern's operations. On March 9, 1989, Lorenzo placed Eastern under federal bankruptcy protection and has been trying to rebuild the car­ rier with scabs and through Lifland's court. As the LOG went to press, the airlines' creditors were seeking the ap^intment of an independent operating trustee to be assigned to the company. Judge Lifland is currently hold­ ing hearings on the airline's finan­ cial situation. �£5J- iSsi»"s«# APRIL 1990 27 At the Mobile hall's membership meeting SlU members listen to the monthly dispatcher's report on shipping and registration. Scenes from the SlU's Mobile Hall jVi* •pim 4.- V r-' •V- ; -V VM '• i /• •V'l. I MM Robert Vance (left) talks with Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco before a membership meet­ ing. Vance tells younger SlU mem­ bers to fill the union's jobs because, '1he sun doesn't always shine on the dog's tail, and you can't take it for granted that things will always go well." Bevelow D. Locke, who retired in 1978, is pictured with his daughter Heather. Brother Locke last sailed on Puerto Rico Marine's Aguadilla as a reefer electrician. SlU member Walter Guy is pic­ tured above as he,waits for the union meeting to begin. ' ''.'h ;• 1::•i "si* ''.'T,-' ' . J I i •! . J"' Standing in front of the union hall's new soda pop machine are QMED Electrician Jerald "Rex" Graham, retired Recertified Bosun Fred "Johnny" Johnson, Chief Cook Jack Rankin and Alicia Sanders, the secretary for the Mobile office. On the phone is DEU Clarence Scott. i QMED Pumpman Charlie E. Durden drops by the Mobile hall with his wife, Socorro, and daughter, Jamie Lee, to fill out and submit a welfare claim form. Brother Durden reported that his daughter had dislocated her shoulder but after a hospital visit she is doing fine. -1 • f •• 'v . vj - • I'-" ' -I V.-.-Ki Sean Walker (left), who currently sails as a junior engineer, is dispatched to the USNS Capella by Port Agent Dave Carter. -J • . L-k-.-- ' •I f '" irf ' • - t r: iV Pictured at the Mobile hall counter are AB Henry Gable, Bosun Raul Lawrence, Crescent Towing tug deckhand Ricky N. Shutlock and QMED James L. Bates. Brother Gable was on his way to the Baldornero Lopez in Saipan while Brother Bates was enjoying his time off the William Button. Photographed in front of a picture of the late Paul Hall, the union's president until his death in 1980, are Eloris B. Tart and Chief Cook Jack Rankin. Brother Tart has played an important role in the union from participating in beefs to developing procedures that work. His suggestion on changing the ratings in the steward department to a straight chief cook and a steward/baker was put into effect around 1980. : . •It •• •tj �StAFJUim LOG 28 -;;i^ t i. :'.rMf.. ;•• •:•:./••/ ••; •••.• ^^Riil , VvF" : Captain Designs Ring Bentz Visits Daughter in Coiiege in Maryiand Veteran AB and SIU man Henry Bentz stopped by the union's head­ quarters last month during a visit to the area. Maryland was Brother Bentz's destination because his daughter Joann is currently en­ rolled at the University of Maryland. At headquarters, Bentz introduced Joann to SIU officials '•'»• IS'V ; '•'•"•">3^ ••:' SIU member and Pittsburgh Steelers fan Henry Bentz came by the union's headquarters building last month. Above, Brother Bentz (second from left) and his daughter, Joann, are flanked by SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (left) and Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. Diego, who attends the University of Utah. Diego Bentz plays foot­ ball for the school's Ruiming Utes team. •U#-.','-'^vv' -VW' .... •• •i .>U-' -iM''-- v iss -, . •• •' :• . ,•• •/ ''^"• '"•; . • . - -. Brother Bentz's son Diego plays football for the University of Utah Running Utes. Brother Bentz divides his time on the beach between the Utah city, Puerto Rico and his native Pit­ tsburgh. He also visits family in Pasadena and Maryland during time off between ships. Brother Bentz told "Red" Campbell that he thoroughly enjoys keeping up with his family. Bentz began sailing in August 1953 at the age of 20, applying for his union permit in the port of New York. After a stint in the U.S. Army from '55 to '57, he became a full book member on October 31, 1958. He upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship in 1964 and 1967. Continued from page 15 mariners: a ring. He had felt for a long time that merchant mariners should have a ring comparable to those worn by service academy graduates. The ring's design states "United States Merchant Marine" around a birthstone. Other features include a sailing ship, two anchors and "1776" on one side and an anchor within the U.S. shield, two propellers and "USMM" on the other side. According to Rakyta, the ring "represents our industry, repre­ sents everyone involved with ships or tugs." Because many people in the industry have not had a chance to attend college or the Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point, they have "no ring, nothing, to show for their participation in the fourth arm of defense, the U.S. merchant marine," he said. Brother Rakyta believes his ring can be worn proudly by anyone involved with U.S. shipping. Rakyta has found a company in New York that will produce his design. He asks that any members interested in obtaining a ring write him personally at Captain John Rakyta, 3740 Sharon, Prescott Val­ ley, AZ 86314. After hearing from any individual interested in the merchant marine ring. Captain Rakyta will send out information on how to order one. - :•.; • .}x \r. u 'i-f, •h" \i.. '• i! . i'i . f." •o rrj and staff, reminisced with Execu­ tive Vice President Joseph Sacco about the days they sailed together in the '60s and compared notes with Vice President of Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell on the for­ tunes of the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the '60s, Brother Bentz sailed on many ships with Michael and Joseph Sacco, who now serve as the union's president and execu­ tive vice president respectively. While chatting last month in Joe Sacco's office, the two recalled some of the trips they had made together. "Henry was my watch partner," Joe Sacco explained. "He was very good company and a great seaman. We spent many hours talking about the merchant marine and shipping." Vice President Campbell describes Henry Bentz as a good SIU man. "On any beefs that the union was involved in, Henry has always made himself available." Both Campbell and Bentz were bom and raised in Pittsburgh. When the two get together, the conversation quickly tums to the records and activities of their hometown baseball and football teams. Campbell says Bentz is as good as an encyclopedia when it comes to information on the Pit­ tsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Joann is not the only child of Henry and Lourdes Bentz to go to college. While at headquarters. Brother Bentz provided Red Campbell with a photo of his son. Shirley displays freshly baked bread and doughnuts. Can't Beat the Food On the Harry Fisher Gerald Shirley^ an SIU Steward Baker, recently provided the Seafarers LOG with photographic proof of the culinary accomplish­ ments of the galley gang on the Harry Fisher. The group that keeps the crew of the Maersk Line vessel happy are pictured in photo at right. From left to right they are Steward Baker Gerald Shirley, Steward Assistant Omar Omar, Assistant Cook David Collison, Steward Assistants Genevieve Morris and Timmy Cyprus and Chief Cook Billy Gigante. Gigante (left) and Collison bring another tray of lobster tails to the serving line. �miiim Final DEEP SEA JOHN F.HALL JR. JULIUS BOCALA JohnF. Hall Jr., 64, passed away Jan­ uary 18. He was bom in Hahira, GA and served in the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1947. After joining the union in Savannah, GA in December 1955, Seafarer Hall sailed in the engine department. His first ship was the Oregon Naviga­ tion. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979 and 1985. Brother Hall was ship­ ping from the port of Jackson­ ville, FL at the time of his death. Julius Bocaia, 78, passed away December 9, 1989. The Philip­ pines native joined the Seafar­ ers in August 1947 in the port of New York. He worked in the steward department. Brother Bocaia retired in June 1971. JAMES W. CANARD James W. Canard, 74, died February 23. Bom in Missis­ sippi, the deck de­ partment veteran joined the union in February 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Canard started collecting his pension in October 1982. EDWARD S. FAIRFIELD Edward S. Fair­ field, 81. pas.sed away Feb­ ruary 5. The Phila­ delphia native served in the Marines from 1930 to 1934. He started his engine department career when he joined the SIU in April 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Fairfield began receiving his pension in Au­ gust 1974. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. HOWARD F. FOREMAN Howard F. Fore­ man, 67, died De­ cember 16, 1989. Bom in Clarence, MO, Brother Foreman joined the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in May 1953 in the port of San Francisco. He re­ tired in January 1986. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. LUIS G. GONZALEZ Luis G. Gonzalez, 69, passed away Febmary 25. The Texas native joined the SIU in Au­ gust 1947 in the port of New York. He continued his engine departhient career when he , joined District 2 MEBA in 1968. Brother Gonzalez started to collect his pension in Sep­ tember 1985. HOYT L. HACKNEY Hoyt L. Hackney, 72, died March I. Bom in Arkansas^ Brother Hackney joined the Seafarers in Septem­ ber 1951 in the port of Galves­ ton, TX. He was a member of the black gang. He is survived by his wife, Edith. TOMMY JENKINS Tommy Jenkins, 87, died January 30. The charter member joined the Seafarers in January 1939 in the port of Mobile, AL. Brother Jenkins worked in the galley gang before retiring in January 1968. His wife, Taletha, survives him. KERMITA. KNUTSON Kermit A. Knutson, 82, passed away Feb­ mary 18. The Wis­ consin na­ tive joined the SIU in June 1944 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Knutson retired in January 1973. FRANK C.KUMIEGA Frank C. Kumiega, 68, died March 14. Bom in WilkesBarre, PA, he served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Kumiega shipped in the steward depart­ ment after joining the SIU in December 1949 in the port of New York. He started drawing his pension in Febmary 1980. WOODROW W. LAWTON Woodrow W. Lawton, 73, passed away Febmary 19. The Georgia native was a charter member, joining the union in November 1938 in the port of Savannah. Brother Lawton upgraded to Recertified Bosun during 1975 at Piney Point. He retired in March 1987. He is survived by his wife, Delores. ELTON W. LOW Elton W. Low, 71, died Jan­ uary 10. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1958. Brother. Low joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in August 1974 in his native Seattle before the union merged with the SIU. He began collecting his pension in September 1981. His wife, Mary, survives him. department and sailed from the port of Jacksonville before retiring in December 1988. WOODROW W. McDANIEL JOHN D. MOORE Woodrow W. McDaniel, 77, passed away March 6. Bom in Winona, WV, he served in the Navy from 1942 to 1944. Brother McDaniel joined the Seafarers in January 1952 in the port of Baltimore. The engine depart­ ment veterari's first ship was the Sea Cliff. He joined Dis­ trict 2 MEBA in 1967. Heretired in June 1972. He is survived by his wife, Virginia. John D. Moore, 68, died De­ cember 23, 1989. The Louisi­ ana native served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1939 to 1945. He joined the union in November 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Moore up­ graded to Recertified Bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He started collecting his pen­ sion in November 1986. JOHN P. "BUD" McGORIAN John P. "Bud" McGorian, 68, died March 20 in San Fran­ cisco. Before coming ashore to own restaurants in San Fran­ cisco and New Mexico, Brother McGorian served as business agent for the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He also sailed as maitre d' and chief steward aboard the President Wilson (American President Lines) and the hospital ship USS Hope when it was under MCS contract. He was buried March 27 at Mt. Tamaipais Cemetery in San Rafael, CA. GEORGE H.MALIN George H. Malin, 64, passed away Jan­ uary 2. Bom in Chicago as George Malinowski, he served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He joined the union in March 1958 in the port of New York. Brother Malin sailed in the black gang before retiring in November 1985. IRVIN MATTHEWS Irvin Matthews, 69, died Febm­ ary 13. He was bom in Pensacola, FL and served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Matthews joined the Seafarers in August 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the galley gang. He started drawing his pension in October 1985. HERBERT MINICK Herbert Minick, 63, passed away De­ cember 4, 1989 at his home in Jacksonville, FL. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. After joining the SIU in March 1969 in the port of San Francisco, he sailed aboard Waterman's Andrew Jackson, named after the president from Brother Minick's native Ten­ nessee. He worked in the deck JOHNR. MURPHY John R. Murphy, 72, passed away Feb­ mary 10. The Balti­ more na­ tive joined the Seafarers in June 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Murphy shipped in the deck department. He re­ tired in December 1983. JOSEPH J. NAWROCKI John J. Nawrocki, 63, died Jan­ uary 18. A native of Peimsylvania, he served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He joined the union in October 1955 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Nawrocki sailed in the steward department before retiring in May 1984. CHARLES PERKINS Charles Perkins, 80, passed away December 28, 1989. The Alabama native was a charter member of the SIU having joined in December 1938 in the port of Mobile. He sailed with the galley gang until he re­ tired in December 197,1. Brother Perkins is survived by his wife, Inez. JULIUS B.SCHUTTE Julius B. Schutte, 91, died March 9. Bom in Connecticut, he served in the Navy from 1916 to 1919. Brother Schutte joined the SIU in January 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment and started collecting his pension in January 1964. His wife, Marie, survives him. WILLIE SCOPOLITES Willie Scopolites, 75, passed away January 24. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 then joined the Seafarers in his native Mobile in 1961. The steward department veteran began his career with Mobile Towing Company. Brother Scopolites was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery in Mobile. His wife, Lucille, survives him. JOHN W. SAMSEL JohnW. Samsel, 64, passed away Jan­ uary 30. The Con­ necticut native the port of Boston. Brother Samsel sailed in the deck department before retiring in September 1981. A/ :T THEODORE L. SIMONDS Theodore L. Simonds, 66, died March 13. He was bom in New York and joined the Seafarers in April 1943 in the port of New Yoric. Brother Simonds shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He started receiving his pension in March 1975. t m . --'-11. • n~ ^ •- : CARLOS VELEZ Carlos Velez,71, passed away Febmary 13. The Puerto Rico na­ tive joined the union in May 1947 in the port of San Juan, He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Velez retired in August 1963. His wife, Sal- . vadora, survives him. RAYMOND ROGERS * Raymond Rogers, 65, died December 23, 1989. After serv­ ing in the Navy from 1941 to 1961, the Blofton, FL native joined the union in October 1965 in the port of Jacksonville. He contin­ ued to sail from that port in the deck department until he re­ tired in August 1989. Brother Rogers is survived by his wife, Dorothy. •. - .v INLAND JOHN V. CLEARMAN JohnV. Clearman, 82, died January 28. The native of Monroe, LA served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in December 1956 in the port of Mobile, AL. Boatman Clearman sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He started collecting his pension in April 1973. He is siu-vived by his wife, Edwina. HOUSTON E. COOPER Houston E. Coo­ per, 75, passed away Jan­ uary 9. He was bom in CoatUmed on page 30 t• �I.-- : •• a..:': r- ^ ill® .-•••a.. iSAFMiteits m 30 Continued from page 29 Franklinton, LA. Boatman Cooper joined the Seafarers in November 1956 in the port of New Orleans. The engine department veteran retired in August 1973. His wife, Eva Viola, survives him. VITO DI GIOVANNI .,1 Vito Di Giovanni, 77, died Februaiy 27. He joined the union in May 1956 in his native New Orleans. Boatman Di Giovanni sailed in the deck department. He started drawing his pension in January 1973. OTTO M. FELKER OttoM. Felker, 81, passed away March 3. The Pen­ nsylvania native joined the SIU in November 1956 in the port of Baltimore. He was a veteran of the galley gang. Boatman Felker retired in August 1976. He is survived by his wife, Ruth. FRANK FLETCHER Frank Fletcher, 67, died February 11. Bom near Mc Coll, SC, he served in the Navy from 1939 to 1942. Boatman Fletcher joined the Seafarers in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed,in the deck department on McAlister Brothers vessels. He retired in January 1986. His wife, Catherine, survives him. #:• Vr" '• ._,/ •.\N - •••. • - »'• /• .* ••AHV':; V;V-: • :.V>\ i • • JIMMIEA.MOODY •tr.;, Jimmie Moody, 61, passed away Feb­ ruary 26. Bom in Theodore, AL, he joined the union in Au­ gust 1956 in the port of Mo­ bile. During his deck department career, he worked for Ideal Cement and Gulf Ma­ rine companies. Boatman Moody attended the 1984 In­ land Conference at Piney Point. He retired in December ji. f • • ••• !\ • ' !i) - i/i . 11 1986. His wife, Mamie Lee, survives him. KENNETH R.POSEY Kenneth R. Posey, 60, died Febmary 24. He was borrt in Marbury, MD and served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. After joining the union in Sep­ tember 1973 in the port of Piney Point, Boatman Posey shipped on Steuart Transporta­ tion vessels.He was an active member at the time of his death. EARL E. TALBOTT Earl E. Talbott, 63, passed away March 1. After serving in the Army from 1944 to 1946, the Florida native started his SIU deck career in the deep sea division in April 1948 in the port of New York. Boatman Talbott acquired his inland book in 1964 in Port Arthur, TX and sailed in both divisions until he retired in August 1988. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School during 1974. '"i •CK • This is a summary of the Annual Report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund [Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, Plan No. 501] for the year ended July 31,1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement IncomeSecurity Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arran­ gement. Plan expenses were $7,667,835. These ex­ penses included $226,549 in administrative expenses and $7,441,286 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,588 persons were par­ ticipants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,793,303 as of July 31, 1989, compai^ to $2,646,335 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $146,968. The plan had total income of $7,814,803 including employer con­ tributions of $7,449,935, earnings from investments of $308,840, and other income of $56,028. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investments; 3. Transactions in excess of five percent (5%) of the fund assets. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Flan Administrator, SIU PD-PMASupplemental Benefits Fund, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Telephone number: (415) 495-6882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan, 522 Harrison Street,San Francisco, CA 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Elepaitment of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507 Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 GREAT LAKES JAMES A. BROCK James A. Brock, 72, died March 5. The St. Peter, MN na­ tive served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Brock joined the SIU in Febmary 1974 in the port of Duluth, MN. He sailed in the deck department on American Steamship Com­ pany vessels. He was an active member at the time of his death. JOSEPH FURMAN Joseph ^ , Furman, 70, passed away De­ cember 18,1989. He was bom in Amsterdam, NY and served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Furman shipped in the deck department on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock ves­ sels after joining the Seafarers in August 1961 in the port of Buffalo, NY. He started draw­ ing his pension in May 1981. HOWARD HANSON Howard Hanson, 63, died Feb­ ruaiy 28. The native of Iron River, WI served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He joined the union in September 1977 in the port of Duluth, MN. He was an active member when he passed away. Cancer Claims Life of David Tellez David Tellez, 50, died of can­ cer Febru­ ary 27 at Lutherian Hospital in Brooklyn. Bom in Ponce, PR, Tellez graduated in August 1959 from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. His first vessel was the S.S. Rose Knot with Suwanee Steamship Com­ pany. He upgraded in 1965 and 1979, becoming a Recertified Summary Annual Report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund Bosun. His last job was on the Sea-Land shoregang in Port Eliza­ beth, NJ. Tellez had a strong history of volunteering for union activities. He hit the bricks in many picket lines from the 1961 New York Harbor beef to the more recent Sonat/Maritrans beef. Tellez is survived by his wife, Martha, and two sons, Raymond and David Jr. as well as his brother, Augie, assistant vice president of the SIU. Tellez was buried March 2 in the Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accounts every year, which is to be sub­ mitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the member­ ship, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissent­ ing reports, specific recommenda­ tions and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various, trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and Uieir altemates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fiinds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trus­ tees. All trust fund financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as con­ tain^ in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. :• ' ' " CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, of­ ficer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ stitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to cany out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are avail­ able in all Union halls. All mem>ers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitu­ tional right or obligation by any methods such asdealing with char­ ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any mem­ bers feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union head­ quarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fur­ ther its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects. SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If acontribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for in­ vestigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Sprites, MD 20746. �uMml0 ihoMmti^ to Im^im M SIM^fSIU Memhors oml •;May-July 1990 • ' The foltci^ing is the current course schedule for May-July 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; ' ^ The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members'are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundebe/^ School. July 20 Allfitudents must take the Od Spdl Prevention and Cpp^nment class pripr^ to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course., y' July5 May 14 Marine Electrical Maintenance July 23; Sef^mber 14 Diesel En^ne Technology June 8 May 14 July 20 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations June 11 July 20 ReArigeration Maint. & Operations June 11 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Deik Upending CotirsBi 1990 Adult idutafion Schedule Check-In Date Dale May28 Jitfy23 Augu^Sl All students rnust take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatnuui May 14 May 25 June I I June 22 ;j«SiS2 July 9 Juiy'20 V. ShiphandHng SiiniMiitor May 21 May 31 ® iRSi'S June 25 July 6 Celestial NaVi^tion May? Jane 8 ... ': Limited License June 11 August 1? Upon completion of courise, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance cdurs^ must be taken. Course AbleSeanpn Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date All open-ended (contact admisskMis Assistant Coidr, Cook and Baker (rflice for starting date) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. SHISS (allege Fragram Sehedule hr 1990 FULL 8-week Scs^ous May, 28 throng Jidy 20 (Firsi) Address. (City) Telephone. (Zip Code) '• yy. "yy May 14 May 18 July 9 July 13 July 23 July 27 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. No • NoQ CPR: • Yes No • " (Area Code)" With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE Book #. Social Security #. ;• • :V; DepartmenL Seniority Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No ^ SIGNATUREL I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: Fronu to Last grade of school completed. (dales allended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. Oil Spill Preventiwi & Containment (1 wedr) Primary Language Spoken. Mo./Day/Year Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Home Port Completion Date July2 Oil Spill Course Firefighting: • Yes (Street) (State) Check-In Date May 28 Course Steward Recertification Date Available for training _ Date of Birth- (Middle) KecertUicatiott Programs • Yes Upgndiag Upplkation (Last) w Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement; SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Name- The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course ' Date Date September 8 Hi^ Scho(d Equivalency (Gpi) July 30 September 7 Adult Basic Education (ABE) July 30 September 7 English as a Second Language (ESL) July 30 July 6 ABE/ESL Lifelraat Ih'eparation Course June 18 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. June 8 Developmental Studies June 4 July 16 Jnly20 DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate n Radar Observer Unlimited n Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland n Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWt • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation DATE. • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation • Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility n Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Ufeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Q Adult Basic Education (ABE) O High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental'Studies (DVS) Q English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM n Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No InmporUlioB win be paid oidess you prescat origiiial receipfe BTKI successfully conpktc the conne. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 4/90 •'"la iL-f �H' SKM VAWtKltS April 1990 Vtriume 52, Number 4 Roesch's Fitout May Be More of a Roundup mf'%:. ^ 'l' '< m: •i'r, •\i} •^V.! I '.• '• • i ^ ^.V.V ^ : 'T'. • •A -J • \\y\ . , ' ,f'' • .'f X '.; - •,' ••: O';'^ :4 t v'' " -' •' i The "Hanging of the Horns" by the deck department's "bad boys" aboard the William R. Roesch sig­ nifies the start of a new shipping season on the Great Lakes. These are not your typical horns. Yes, the bulk carrier meets U.S. Coast Guard regulations with air horns, foghorns and bullhorns. Yes, the extra set of horns hangs just above the bridge. However, it would be tough to describe the extra set as a s^ety feature, unless the Pringle Transit vessel was being rammed. You see, the extra set of horns aboard the Roesch is from a steer and measures seven feet in length. The horns first made their ap­ pearance last year. Watchman Dave Kole brought the set to the vessel in honor of the ship's cap­ tain, Harlow Anderson of Colorado. "The captain is such a good guy to us that we had to do some^ing for him," Kole said. When Kole rustled the horns in the wild-and-woolly town of Al­ pena, MI, he knew he had to take them to the Roesch. The deck department, nicknamed the "bad boys," worked together to drill holes in the bridge so the horns could preside over the ship. "The horns serve as our flag," Kole said. "When the old man is aboard, the horns are up front. -mm} As Dave Kole steadies the horns, Leonard Scott pulls out the pliers to tighten some bolts. With the horns finally in place, the Roesch "bad boys" are ready for anotherl season. From the left are Conveyorman Don Pinkowski, Deckhand Ray Bennick, Watchman Tom Hocking, Wheelman John Kernohan, Watchman Leonard Scott, Watchman Dave Kile and Ordinary Seaman Jack Chapin. When the season ends, we take them down until the next season." With the holes already in place, the process of getting the horns up to the bridge and positioning them takes about one hour. Once the horns are in place, the crew goes back to the business of preparing the vessel for the 1990 Great Lakes shipping season. For the future, crewmembers are thinking about adopting the term "round up" rather than "fitout" for the start of a new season. ^Watchman Leonard Scott takes care of the seven-foot horns while other members of the crew gather the tools needed to hang the set on the bridge of the Pringle Transit ^ vessel. 18-Year-Old Missing for 2 Years St I;. P-Vv.-^ IjpV-'- itt <.':>• V'.'-V ms Loredana Elena Balu as she ap­ peared in a photo taken two years ago. Wk- The SIU has joined with the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children in a photo distribution campaign of young people who have been reported as missing. Over the past several months, the SIU has published photos of missing children compiled by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Surprisingly, an overwhelming majority of the cases handled by the center do not involve abductions by strangers. Rather, they deal with children who have been kidnapped by fami­ ly members or children who have run away on their own accord. h^x- W'S ft' Wk: I;r O- • ; • m• I- -i. « m -. ;i 3 ^ I'l Watchman Dave Kole, who originally brought the steer's horns to the Roesch, is set to begin work to hang them for another season. Loredana Elena Balu is a typical case. Missing since 1988, the child left home while staying with friends of the family in San An­ tonio, TX. She had just turned 16, and her parents have not seen her since. Because many runaway teenagers do not possess marketable skills, they are at high risk of being exploited. Some wind up living on the streets, running drugs or selling their bodies. It is a national tragedy. Anyone having information about Loredana Elena Balu should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She sometimes goes by the name Dana, Lora or Michelle, and she has a birthmark behind her ear. There are some scars on her forehead, and her light brown hair was dyed black when she was last seen. The number of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is 1-800-843-5678. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Loredana, they may also call the San Antonio, TX Police Depart­ ment, Missing Persons Unit at 1512-299-7484 or their local FBI office. Summary Annual Report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund — Page 26 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMMODITY INTERESTS SEEK TO SCUTTLE U.S. SHIPPING MARAD HEAD ISNSISTS ON U.S. SHIP ROLE IN SOVIET PACT SIU GOV'T SERVICES DIVISION WINS MSCPAC PAY BEEF FIRE ON BAHAMA-FLAG SHIP ENDS IN 200 DEATHS BUTCHER NAMED TO TRANSCOM, DONOVAN NEW HEAD OF MSC HOUSE PANEL REVIEWING COST OF DOUBLE HULLS/BOTTOMS SIU COOKS CAPTURE FAMED CULINARY PRIZE ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING COURSE ADDED TO SIU SCHOOL AGENDA SIU STANDS BY IAM IN YEAR-LONG BEEF ILA LEADER DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS BYRON KELLEY NAMED TO GREAT LAKES COMMISSION TRAVELLING UNION SCHOOL TEAM HOLDS TRAINING ON BELLATRIX KARACZYNSKI TO CYCLE ACROSS UNITED STATES COLLISION AVOIDANCE RADAR STUDY IS PART OF SIU SCHOOL CURRICULUM TWELVE SIU STEWARDS STUDY FOR TOP RATING MV OMAR AND MV JUSTINE ROGERS PASS THROUGH ST. LOUIS UNION SHOWS SOLIDARITY WITH GREYHOUND STRIKERS TURNER JOINS HEADQUARTERS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DEP'T GREAT LAKES SEAFARERS PREPARE SHIPS FOR SEASON ACTIVITY IS NON-STOP ON THE USNS MERCURY TWO OLD-TIMERS LIVING IN UTAH DROP BY SIU HEADQUARTERS CAPTAIN RAKYTA'S ART WORK IS A CHANCE TO 'CREATE' THE FARM LOBBY VS. WHAT'S BEST FOR AMERICA EXXON VALDEZ SKIPPER CLEARED BY JURY OF CRIMINAL CHARGE AS SUMMER NEARS, SIU FAMILIES LOOK TO PINEY POINT VACATIONS SCENES FROM THE SIU'S MOBILE HALL BENTZ VISITS DAUGHTER IN COLLEGE IN MARYLAND ROESCH'S FITOUT MAY BE MORE OF A ROUNDUP 18 YEAR OLD MISSING FOR 2 YEARS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 4 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/88e4da4e1e151f96fc2bf74f6b625342.PDF c48530eeca7e5f17f3fb9ed88737aea4 PDF Text Text SEAmRERS Volume 52, Number 3 p- March 1990 SNI Compaiiy Awanled Nine Ships Senate Armed Forces Head Addresses MTD Delegates Sen. Nuim Sees Need Te Beest Sealift, Raps Centreillieepy 3: on Lundeberg Elected Head Of SUP Gunnar Lundeberg was elected to the presidency of the Sailors Union of the Pacific (SUP) last month over incumbent Paul Dempster. The announcement was made after a two-month secret ballot vote of the SUP member­ ship and pensioners. The new president of the SUP had previously served the union in the capacity of San Francisco business agent. He is the son of the great Harry Lundeberg who headed the SUP and the Seafarers International Union of North America (SIUNA) until his death in 1957. Harry Lundeberg was Continued on page 9 •o^aJ>.3Q c/i CO • r/KO' O -H ^ •O IMC to Operate Sealift Tankers The Militaiy Sealift Command announced this month as the Sea­ farers LOG was going to press that the five-year operating con­ tract for its nine sealift tankers had been awarded to International Marine Carriers, an SlU-contracted company. The nine tankers transport De­ partment of Defense refined pe­ troleum products worldwide. The vessels also provide support for Navy fleets and conduct refiielingat-sea operations for the military. Upon learning of the designa­ tion of IMC as the contracting operator, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "We are pleased that this award to IMC will provide our organization with an oppor­ tunity to demonstrate the skills and quality of crewmembers who sail on SlU-contracted ships. I believe that the SIU's well-trained manpower not only will help the company to operate more effi­ ciently, but it will also add to the stren^h of our national security." The new work for SIU members Continued on page 2 CoOC. Senator Sam Nunn In a Crisis, U.S. Must Move Troops, Supplies, Says Butcher Pages MarAd Chief Urges New Commitment To Maritime Vice Admirer Paui D. Butcher Pages MarAd Admin. Warren Leback U.S. and Canadian Seafarers Agree to Promote Bilateral Ship Pact on Cross Border Cargoes Officers of Canadian maritime unions meet with MTD President Michael Sacco concerning the need for an American/Canadian cross border cargoes shipping pact. Pictured above from left are Canadian Marine Officers Union President Albert Robillard, Sacco, and SIU of Canada officers—President Roman Gralewicz, Secretary Treasurer Andy Boyle, Executive Vice President Doug McCaren, East Coast Vice President Bill Ross and Great Lakes Vice President Martin Blanchette. With the possibility of a united market and single registry looming in Europe, the Maritime Trades Department (MTD) called for a bilateral trading agreement that would reserve cargoes between the United States and Canada for the shipping fleets of those two nations. The proposal was en­ dorsed by the MTD, an AFL-CIO department comprised of 42 na­ tional and international unions that represent workers engaged in some aspect of the maritime industry, at its board meeting last month. SIU of Canada Secretary Treas­ urer Andy Boyle, in introducing the resolution that called for the pact, said cross border transpor­ tation agreements are nothing new. "Right now, Australia and New Zealand have an agreement that all bilateral trade carried out be­ tween those two nations is carried on their ships." MTD President Michael Sacco, who also serves as head of the SIU, said representatives of the Canadian and American maritime unions would be meeting shortly to discuss in depth the strategy to ensure adoption of the proposal by the governments of the two nations. The MTD Executive Board also stated that such a pact would be devised in accordance with both nations' existing maritime laws. As the LOG went to press, the SIU of Canada officers were seek­ ing the support of the Canadian Labour Confess for the proposed bilateral shipping pact covering cross border cargoes between the United States and Canada. Company Seeks Introduction of Fuel Loading Plan to Avoid Spills MOC's Blake Proposal Would Produce Instant Results Page i4 fnr)oo o �If. !eB!K:^Dnri •-.^•s.tajffs'tj®P . ;f.-':3S.• '-•^^^'i"r.u:t- 'SSI-',SIAFARIRS LOG 'Mi President's Report W: '• •>• ' t-: S '• 'y -' n '•7V-. :.•'•• '•% '-J • -f ( •l-ii?' •i-y <i:my- . J:- Vf I '• ^ : Illlllpi;':'i 'vi'.i"AV'' :''. •\':'V •'.' I?! ' '''i ' •' 'F ^ '' f#?••'•• ' • ' itn- r ••'• J itelil •M •' ' ' '' .^7r" As we move into the 1990s, Americans have good reason to con­ sider what the future holds. Two main events are shaping up that could have a very serious impact on the economic security of Ameri­ can workers as well as on the continued health of our democracy. One of these events is the soon-to-be finalized single trade market of the European Community ^C). By 1992, the 12 nations that make up the EC will unify their markets for the purpose of moving goods, services, capital and labor. A single currency is being developed as well. The countries in­ volved are Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Ire­ land, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and West Germany. In another year, all trade barriers and differences in stan­ dards between these nations will be dropped, and goods, services and people will move freely across borders, almost as we do within our 50 states. In fact, the combined European Community market will, it is estimated, rival ours in wealth and exceed the United States in numbers of consumers. This means that Europe is going to be a more formidable competi­ tor than when the United States had to contend with 12 separate na­ tions and 12 separate markets. The technologies and ideas of Europe will be consolidated, and the 12 EC member countries will think com­ petitively as one. This unified European market could have serious implications for our own maritime industry. There is also much talk of consolidating the commercial shipping fleets of the nations involved into one opera­ tion, with one registry and flying a Euro-flag, manned by low-cost crews from the lesser developed parts of the world. Many of the EC nations have been traditional maritime powers in their own right. This is bound to have a critical impact on the United States which could be driven to the wall by this new economic—and political—force. Very likely every American industry will face similar threats. The second event that is shaping up is the collapse of the commu­ nist economies and political systems of Eastern Europe. All freedomminded individuals are eager to see the oppressed people of that part of the world adopt democratic systems and free market economies. And we can all see the logic of direct aid from our government to help these nations through some rocky economic times as they convert their economies. Already America is talking about pumping large sums of public funds and private money into that part of the world. But as we attempt to help the Soviet Union and its.former satellites, we must remember that America needs rebuilding too. Our cities are a deteriorating mess, our industrial base is practically gone, and we are almost overwhelmed by deficiencies in our education and health care systems. America must be on its toes if we are going to retain our power to compete in the world, retain the jobs and skills of American workers and preserve our democratic institutions. As far as the European Community is concerned, it is imperative now, more than ever, that we maintain a strong merchant marine that cannot only protect our national security but can also defend our eco­ nomic interests. We must consider the likelihood of a new Euro-fleet that could drive American ships from the seas. Once this is accom­ plished, America would have to pay whatever transportation costs would be laid on her. In such circumstances America could easily be­ come an economic hostage. What can we do about this not-so-happy situation? One thing for sure, we should not just sit back on our hands. We ought to be prepar­ ing to provide reasonable assistance to Eastern European countries which are determined to emerge as full-fledged democracies. Insofar as our own U.S.-flag shipping industry is concemed, there is no more appropriate time than now for the Bush administration to drop its han^-off policy and take steps to assure the United States of the balanced and viable shipping capabilities which a world power must have. In the final analysis, our guideline must be the welfare of Ameri­ cans and the economic well-being of America. We need a concentrated effort to put America back in her rightful place, reviving our manufacturing capabilities and building the wel­ fare of all her citizens. Let's rebuildAmerica and let's build it with American workers. Sealift Tankers to Be Crewed by SlU Condmedfirom page I mmBiy f:^r'''- ..;.i' , / >'"• • ;• ••'._]; " • will translate into more than a couple hundred job opportunities. The turnover of the vessels to IMC will take place sometime around May. Sacco said both "the com­ pany and the government will have the full cooperation of the SIU to make this operation a complete success." Seafarers Vice President Angus 'Red" Campbell said details on y'M' ' ^ the contract with IMC will be provided to the membership through the union's monthly meet­ ings at all ports and will be avail­ able in every hall. Prior to the awarding of the contract to IMC, the nine tankers were operated by Marine Trans­ port Lines of Connecticut and crewed by unlicensed members of the National Maritime Union, known since its 1988 merger as District 1 MEBA/NMU. DOT Transport Policy No Help to Shipping The Bush administration's long-awaited policy on transporta­ tion, unveiled earUer this month, failed to provide any encourage­ ment to the U.S.-flag shipping in­ dustry. SIU President Michael Sacco termed the study "a slap in the face to maritime." Sacco cited numerous studies on the American merchant marine and the substantive proposals put forth in those documents which, if enacted, would help tum around the decline of the U.S.-flag fleet. Among the studies noted by Sacco was a detailed analysis of the mar­ itime industry by the prestigious Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, a defense panel es­ tablished by Congress in 1984 and appointed by the president in 1986. Under the commission's chairman, Jeremiah Denton, a former senator from Alabama and a naval officer, the panel studied U.S. shipping ca­ pabilities over a two-year period, compiled volumes of testimony and data and issued four reports. The commission concluded there is a "clear and growing danger to the nation's security in the deterio­ rating condition of America's mar­ itime industries." In the panel's fourth report—entitled a "Plan for Action"—numerous recommen­ dations were put forth to rebuild the American-flag merchant ma­ rine. "The National Defense Trans­ portation Association also pre­ sented the U.S. government with a thoughtful study on the issue and recommended programs to rebuild the American merchant marine. Yet, after all of these studies, the national transportation policy failed to come up with any substan­ tive new ideas, set objectives or identify the means to increase American shipping capacity," Sacco said. "In light of all the hard work that has been done in these studies, as well as the presentations made dur­ ing the Department of Trans­ portation's meetings on the na­ tional transport policy, it is a crying shame all this effort fell on deaf ears," Sacco concluded. In addi­ tion to the commission report, the NDTA study, the SIU president's remarks referred to hundreds of hours the maritime industry has dedicated to testifying at hearings called by DOT on the policy, pro­ viding the agency with data and participating in the agency's "clus­ ter groups" on the issue. St year the Department of Transportation solicited input from the maritime community, as well as from the rail, trucking and air sectors. In promoting its na­ tional transportation policy report, DOT gave the impression it was developing a comprehensive as­ sessment of the problems facing each mode of transportation and formulating new and bold solu­ tions for the future. The DOT document identified the problems facing the shipping industry and simply called for a review of existing maritime pro­ grams and laws. Without identify­ ing any specific actions, the policy also urged that unnecessary gov­ ernment restrictions be removed which prohibit U.S.-flag ships from competing in world trade. The national transport policy also gave its support to programs the administration has been pro­ moting: the war on drugs through the testing of maritime workers, collection of user fees to support the search and rescue services and commercial vessel safety inspec­ tion programs of the Coast Guard, and coordination of government agencies to prevent and handle oil spills. Index to LOG Features Dis|iatchens' Re|X>ti/Deep Sea Dl^tcliers^ Rei^rt/Inland. Dlspatebers'Report/Great Lakes l^nal Departui^ Your Rl§IltS.-. a• »;«'•' • •.•• .• • '• • * .-'a •;»;* • '«> • .*« •.«'•.• "•>• •-^•rai 4 RefSOnalS.a • • •''•'•..a *• « •. a.*.*.* *4 J • ••2l2-y: • ti- »•>«• « «'*»12 ^ .27 *27 •••'19' » •;•••=*>.. • • » ..-wlT' m »'•£ « '• • ^ Page 1>-y *22". «18 19 r \ v *..19 ^ 25^2/6 - * LetlcNhi to tise Rdybtor Lund^rg School Apj^katioa Lundeberg School Course Sdieduie IVfeetuigiNotic^ Notices a r/ « •,'•>'•' a .• «19 jSpbill^Minutes.•••••••.•••••••*••••##*.••••••..•»•••• 23^ 24 Lfploit jffiiM Dliectory. ^•• .'••• ^ •.••«•*•••«• • .18 Volume 52, Number 3 March 1990 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michaei Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DlGlorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" CampbeU; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas GildeweU; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Birek" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Halt and Deborah Greene. �•;.; ,, V, v;':; -V. ."T.-'I; 't" '•.•-•• mm Nunn Stresses Vital Ship Role in National Defense Strategy •m. Calls Effective Control Theory 'Voodoo Maritime Policy' The representatives of 42 na­ tional and international unions af­ filiated with the AFL-CIO's Mar­ itime Trades Department (MTD) heard Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) say American-flag ships will play an increasingly important role in the nation's defense strategy as the United States adjusts to the profound changes taking place in •Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Nunn, an internationally rec­ ognized expert in defense and for­ eign policy issues and chairman of the Senate Armed Forces Com­ mittee, said increased warning time of any major war between the superpowers in Central Europe will result in "less forward forces in Europe" and "more of our military forces located in this country rather than abroad." Speaking before the MTD Ex­ ecutive Board last month, Nunn said that in the future there will be lighter American forces that will have to be "more mobile." Those forces will have to be "lifted by sea or by air much more rap­ idly," he told the representatives of the assembled shipping, ship­ building and maritime-related services unions. "I think there is going to have to be increased overall lift — sealift and airlift — but I do believe that the tilt will be towards sealift because when you get more warn­ ing time, you can have less of your equipment coming in the first two or three days and you will have more time to get that equipment there," Nunn said. The Georgia senator informed the delegates that the Armed Serv­ ices Committee will be reviewing the fundamental assumptions on which the United States bases its military policy. '.'The threat de­ termines the strategy; the strategy determines the budget." Nunn said the Bush administration also is reexamining America's security strategy, but to date the Depart­ ment of Defense has not converted the overall changes of the world into the national budget. DOD's proposals, Nunn said, still have many blanks. Among the administration's "blanks," said Nunn, are the areas of sealift and overall maritime pol­ icy. Nunn said the head of the Joint Chiefs, General Colin Pow­ ell, told him that as fewer U.S. forces are forward deployed, the more efficient and effective sealift and airlift must be to get American troops back into action. But the administration is deferring the $600 billion that was appropriated last year to build rapid sealift. "Those two do not go together," Nunn noted. The administration has also taken the position that America does not have a major sealift problem be­ cause all U.S.-owned ships must be available and will be available even if they are foreign-flagged ships with foreign crews, Nunn told the MTD delegates. He said the administration was trying to "define away the problem." That policy, known as "effec­ tive U.S. control" oi' "EUSC" 1 claims that the United States gov­ ernment will be able to appropriate American-owned vessels in times of war or national emergency, no matter what flag they fly. "I would say that in an earlier day. President Bush would call this 'voodoo maritime policy,' Nunn quipped. The so-called effective U.S. control theory raises many ques­ tions, Nunn said. "Will these ships Delegates from 42 unions attended the annual February MTD executive board meeting. Senator Sam Nunn be available in a short term, short notice type of war? Will these crews be reliable in a war? Sup­ pose we have a war in the Middle East or in Africa, will the crews of Liberian ships be available? How is the United States, the leader of the Western defense world, really able to take this type of risk, relying on foreign-flagged vessels and relying on foreign crews when there is really no other coun­ try in the world doing it? When we are the bulwark, how are we able to do that?" Nunn asked. Nunn said his committee will hold a series of hearings on the issues of sealift funding and the legitimacy of the effective U.S. control policy. The Senate Armed Services Committee also will be looking at the chances of an ac­ cidental nuclear war, the contin­ ued threats in the Middle East and security concerns in Southeast and Southwest Asia. "The bottom line," said Nunn, "is we have a continued stake in the security of the Western world. The United States will have to be the leader of that. We have a continued need for strong, ready defense forces. Your industry will increasingly play a major role in that overall endeavor." Bdidiep, Ldadi Urge Backing nl XiMrlcan-Flag SMpphig The lack of suf­ ficient privately owned ships to support sealift in times of national emergency or war was decried by the head of the Mili­ tary Sealift Com­ mand, Vice Ad­ miral Paul D. Butcher, when he addressed the MTD Executive L«hack Board during its annual winter meeting last month. Warren Leback, who serves as administrator of the federal gov­ ernment's chief maritime agency, stressed the importance of the na­ tion's cargo preference laws in his talk to the delegates representing 42 national and international ship­ ping and shipbuilding unions. Stating that this nation should "take immediate aim" to have its merchant marine assured of vital­ ity in peace and in war. Butcher proposed that some governmental subsidy go to American-flag ships. Butcher's remarks were echoed by Leback who announced that the Bush administration is looking into a possible fuel oil subsidy differential. Leback said such a subsidy would assist those companies "that have steam driven vessels that were constructed in the early '70s" because it was "unfair to deny that operator the ability to com­ pete against the diesel-driven bulker." Noting the United States should have the capability to move 1.7 million tons of unit equipment— tanks, helicopters, supplies^ Butcher warned, "We are coming dangerously close to where we cannot support our combative forces if we project them in a combatant role." Butcher said if the decline in the American-flag fleet continues, by the year 1993 "We will be incapable of supporting our com­ batant forces either for unit equip­ ment or sustainable issues and we'll rent a ship to fight a war." Relying on the Ready Reserve Force, where the average age of a vessel is 45 years, or our allies would be a mistake, said Butcher. He recalled at least one occasion when our NATO allies had not rallied to the aid of the United States. "In 1986, when I helped plan the raid against Kadafi, we asked for NATO support, and one country—the UK—let us launch aircraft, two of them, and the rest of the countries told us to pound sand because it wasn't in their interests." Jones Act Defended Leback asked the MTD Exec­ utive Board to continue its strong support of the Jones Act. "We need to continue to support the American flags when there are American-flag vessels available." As an example, Leback cited the recent firacas over the increased cost of home heating oil in North­ eastern states. In that case, the press and public blamed the Jones Act for the oil shortage because some forei^-flag ships were not granted waivers to enter the trade. In that case, not only were U.S.flag vessels available for the trans­ port of the fiiel, but also the in­ creased price had little to do with the cost of waterbome transpor­ tation. "When you went into it, and you finally looked at it, it was not the freight rate on the Amer­ ican-flag tankers that created the problem. It was inventories and then it was the law of supply and de­ mand," Leback reported. Training Is Vital Both Butcher and Leback em­ phasized the need to train and re­ Butcher train seafarers, both unlicensed and licensed. Butcher told the MTD represen­ tatives that efforts must be made to make sure "we infiise our mer­ chant marine crews with youth as the older people retire. . .and train­ ing is a very important part of that." Leback stressed the need for "government, management and the seafaring labor to concentrate and put ourselves in lock step to do a good program over the coming years on retraining of our seafar­ ers, honing their skills and provid­ ing them with the ability to do the job better." Leback pledged the support of the Maritime Admin­ istration in these endeavors. 1, V • �V^'-. AFL-CIO Theme Urges 'Rebuilding America' m fnp,^.. ^;;.: ••••'^.'-.r^ /II •; • a/:.o 'vl.-.-'''.-'""--, 3i0 l-i-llijii- ifiiillli' ' •"':• i-vf :3--:r's,v'".:' ?t" Ji'. • . ••'•i ; •_ ' V iiilifc: 'W:- • AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas Donahue Informs the delegates of the gains the trade union movement has made despite the difficult times. services are included in the GATT Restoring American productiv­ talks, existing programs designed ity and competitiveness can only to keep the American merchant be accomplished by "repairing and marine viable could be dismantled, rebuilding the fundamental re­ leaving hundreds of thousands of sources that make this country workers in the maritime industry work," Thomas R. Donahue, the without jobs. AFL-CIO's secretary-treasurer told the MTD Executive Board members during their annual Feb­ ruary meeting. Other representatives of the na­ tional federation of unions told the MTD delegates the labor move­ ment must be prepared to work for candidates wha support working people, to organize individuals who currently do not benefit from union representation and to launch a national offensive to enact a na­ tional health plan. Donahue proposed that the dol­ lar investment of every major cor­ poration be tracked to determine how much was redirected into en­ Bert Seidman terprises in the United States and Another reason the United what amount of profit was sent States has difficulty competing in abroad. the world market is the skyrocket­ •'The failures of our nation in the ing cost of health care. The director area of. competitiveness are not of the AFL-CIO's Department of failures of worker ability or worker Occupational Safety, Health and effort. They are traceable directly Social Security, Bert Seidman, to employer failures to invest in the said "Health care costs are con­ new equipment, the new ships, the suming half of corporate profits: in new factories that can keep us the United States. competitive. Those are not worker He noted per capita health care failures. They are the failures of costs in the U.S. are 41 percent managers who are more drawn to higher than Canada's, 61 percent junk bonds and takeovers than in higher than Sweden's, 131 percent making money the honest way.. higher than Japan's and 171 per­ Donahue said. cent higher than Great Britain s. Seidman urged the 42 unions affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department to assist in the AFLCIO's national campaign to de- 4' - , i.\. ._ r,:..-\l ,.£\:i m one of the reasons union members must vote in this year's federal, state and local elections, said Rob­ ert McGlotten, director of the AFL-CIO's Department of Legis­ lation. "I cannot stress too much the importance of getting our members active at the grassroots level," Mc­ Glotten emphasized. Working men and women have a great deal at stake in decisions ^ade by politi­ cians. The future of the maritime industry can be decided by a few laws,he noted. Richard Wilson John Perkins John Perkins, director of the AFL-QO's Committee on Politi­ cal Education, reported the trade union movement will now enter elections with •'new tools, new so­ phistication." He cited the use of computers to match the addresses of union members with precinct data. This procedure allows the labor movement to effectively "target voting districts in terms of support for our candidates," Per­ kins said. •f-' " ' The trade union movement must bear in mind its first and foremost responsibility to the American worker as corporate America seeks to take advantage of the changes in Eastern Europe, warned AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department President Michael Sacco. Opening the annual February meeting of the MTD, Sacco, who also serves as president of the Seafarers International Union, said. ' / S' Robert McGlotten velop solutions to the health care crisis. He said there is a growing realization among imions and their employers that containing health care costs can only be done through government policies. Electing government offtcials who support a resolution to the nation's health care problems is In addition to protecting and promoting job security through legislation, the labor movement also must help working people by extending union representation to those who are currently unorga­ nized. Richard Wilson^ director of the AFL-QO's Department of Or­ ganization and Field Services, told Sie assembled MTD delegates. He said the AFL-QO is committed to making organizing a high priority activity. •'Because we can organize, I'm not worried about the future any­ more. I'm not worried about the past. I'm going to make the future now and I'm going to make it today," Wilson concluded. Sacco Says U S. Wirinrs Must Us Naliin's Prliirlty Rudy Oswald Rudy Oswald, the federation's director of economic research, re­ ported that the U.S. trade deficit is responsible for a loss of 2,750,000 American jobs. He said the AFLQO had urged U.S. negotiators at the world's trade talks, known as GATT, to institute measures that will stop the flight of American jobs. As an example, Oswald said, "we keep telling them year after year they shoul&'t include mari­ time, that we have separate mari­ time agreements." If maritime Unions have a responsibility to provide information to their mem­ bers on the voting records and po­ sitions of candidates running for office on a national or local level, he said. Perkins added that mem­ bers "trust their union to give them the facts about a candidate's posi­ tion on an issue." Michael Sacco " r "I think the American labor move­ ment had better be on its toes to see that under the coverof spread­ ing democracy, corporate Amer­ ica doesn't exploit the situation that winds up as a further expor­ tation of American jobs and in­ dustry." On the home front, Sacco noted it was one year ago that members of the International Association of Machinists employed by Eastern Air Lines had gone on strike in a showdown that has pitted the union against the company's owner, Frank Lorenzo. "I don't have to tell you how tough a year it has been for those who had the guts to stand up to this disgraceful fink — and all who are still standing up to-him," Sacco said. "Eastern is an avowed enemy of American unionism and we can never surrender to it," Sacco told the representatives assembled from the 42 national and international unions affiliated with the MTD. With Eastern struggling to stay ^ive, Sacco pledged the full sup­ port of the MTD in the effort to convince the flying public that they should not choose Eastern. �llli]!iiiin:i»|,|^^ - JiijytiQIij^^ MUCH 1990 V, .,. .. 'V r . t • • .V i, 1,4. •, . '.ni. • •••.: •• • ijr--: ' .1 1 Dennis Hertei Nick Joe Raifall Raymond J. McGrath Thomas J. Manton Gerry Sifcorski The five congressmen pictured above addressed the participants of the MTD's executive board meeting held last month. House Raps Ptedge Support of Maritiuie Objoctivos "il 'I'Ssil iHi Five congressmen, representing both land-locked and water-adja­ cent districts and both political parties, advised the MTD Exec­ utive Board of their continued commitment to a strong U.S.-flag fleet. In individual presentations before representatives of MTD's 42 afhliated unions meeting last month, the congressmen also pledged their support for programs that will assist working men and women. Representative Nick Joe Rahall II spoke favorably of the so-called cash transfer proposal which would require countries receiving eco­ nomic assistance in the form of cash, to make their purchases in the United States and to ship the goods on American-flag vessels. Such a bill would benefit aid recipients as well as the American taxpayer, the Democratic con­ gressman said. To his West Vir­ ginia congressional district where coal is produced, it would mean nations interested in purchasing the commodity with their Ameri­ can cash assistance would have to purchase it from the United States and not from foreign competitors. "I see no down side whatso-r ever" to the requirement that U.S. cash aid toforeign nations be spent for American commodities and manufactured goods that then are shipped on American bottoms, Rahall said. "Taxpayers benefit because their tax dollars are being used to purchase U.S. commodi­ ties," which in th6 case of his district is coal. "U.S. coal producers and those they employ benefit because their tax dollars are not being spent by recipient countries to bolster their competitors in the international coal market and those who work, the workers in our domestic trans­ portation sector benefit as they have the opportunity to share in the creation of more jobs. . . Fi­ nally, our U.S. balance of trade benefits, which is a matter of no small concern." • Michigan Congressman Dennis M. Hertei said it was time for the United States to "start having some common sense" about the impor­ tance of a strong U.S. merchant marine for our national defense concerns. While the defense budget had doubled in the '80s, the Dem­ ocratic congressman said, "The harsh reality is that our defense sector is not always aimed at the defense of this country in the way that it should be—otherwise we would have sealift, otherwise we would have a strong merchant ma­ rine." Hertei stressed the importance of the United States standing on its own because allies cannot come to our assistance. He cited the example of the American request for minesweepers for the Persian Gulf during the conflict in that region during the late '80s. The request had been rebuffed proving the Ways and Means Committee is concerned with the impact of a united market in Europe on U.S. businesses and consumers. McGrath said his committee also will study the impact of the 1992 single European market on the American maritime industry. He noted the European Com­ munity (EC) will have a single monetary system that will be used by all 12 member countries. With the EC moving towards elimina­ tion of internal European trade barriers, the United States must look at what is at stake. "We certainly have interests to protect and we should be out there trying to protect them right now," McGrath concluded. Speaking from the vantage point of serving on the House Energy Committee, Representative Thomas J. Manton discussed the oil spill liability bill currently be- Upholding cargo preference laws and enacting ^buy and ship American^ pro­ visions were among the issues addressed by the congressmen. "we can't count on them to do what's necessary to get the troops, and all their supplies and basics overseas in time of emergency or in time of war." Republican Congressman Ray­ mond J. McGrath, who serves on the House Ways and Means Com­ mittee, told the union represen­ tatives that some sort of tax relief would be explored for Americanflag tanker companies if Congress enacts a double-hull, double bot­ tom construction provision. McGrath's committee is charged with issues regarding taxation. McGrath, who represents a dis­ trict in New York, reported that • "• fore a conference committee made up of elected officials from both branches of Congress. Referring to the provision that would force American-flag tankers to be retrofitted or buUt with dou­ ble huUs and double bottoms, the New York Democrat said, "I think the time has passed for Congress and our country to stop blaming domestic shipping and our mer­ chant seamen for every environ­ mental ill." Manton reported on the devel­ opment of oil fields in the section of Alaska known as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The exploration and development of new Alaskan oil is vitally impmtant, Manton said, because what is currently coming from Prudhoe Bay will "decrease and eventually in the first decade of the next century simply dry up com­ pletely." To begin oil exploration in ANWR, Congress must amend the Alaska Lands Act that the legis­ lative body passed more than a decade ago. Because of the cur­ rent climate regarding oil spills, Manton said the ANWR bill would not be considered by Congress until the next session, sometime in 1991 or 1992. Manton said exploration and de­ velopment of the oil fields located in ANWR's coastal plain, are "vi­ tal to our nation's economy—^for our national defense, for our eco­ nomic security. . ." Defending the working men and women of this nation is what unions are all about and this also should be a top priority for Congress, Representative Gerry Sikorski said. Government must support and de­ fend the "little guy" and develop programs that bring out the best in America, he continued. The congressman, a member of the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party, said America's strength is its "warm heart." He pointed out the administration should note that "a warm heart does not. . . deny $4.50 an hour" to honest, hard-working people doing their jobs for minimum wage. Sikorski said America could re­ gain its greatness only by "invest­ ing in people." (Congressman Rahall was first elected to the House in 1976 at the age of 27. Representatives Hertei and McGrath were elected in 1980. Joining the House in 1982 and 1984, respectively, were Manton and Sikorski. Each one of the congressmen serves on important House com­ mittees that often consider mari­ time-oriented legislation. . - •• r " �TiTMiTBITl : - . 'I'-t • . - ..v^ . J., [•5|. /'.f.:-^v;:v • , ^ -f - •-.,, • loe .i'-i.>^i >, 31'• '13- 3'S ;,:v' Sunmiary Of IWTD AcUons 'r Ttie Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, AFLCiO, considered several pressing issues of concern to men and women working in the shipping, shipbuilding and related indus­ tries. What follows is a synopsis of the positions and programs of the MID adopted at the meeting held last month. The individuals who introduced the resolutions are pictured with the summaries. •i'^' ' "'V iiWI - 1 iiii* f- ••: -••'.• j*^'- -.••••Sf:.-:i/••- ." '/•• r» ;: •.,' US/USSR Maritime Agreement The bilateral maritime pact be­ tween the United States and the Soviet Union must contain an un­ derstanding that if the USSR is to have access to the open trades of the U.S., equal treatment must be afforded American carriers over­ seas. The MTD insists that the agreement include a cargo sharing program that is fair to all players and urges the Bush administration to reexamine its reluctance to make subsidies available to bulk oper­ ators engaged in the US/Soviet trades. 1 ..- •l.'•ri' .•• '••••. • V, ^...•>3,-' .-'.V if'j -V;': George Kourpias, President, In­ ternational Association of Ma­ chinists and Aerospace Work­ ers Dominic Carnevaie, Administrative Assistant to the President, United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting industry Because new jobs require higher basic skill levels and existing jobs are changed by new technology and production methods which demand constant training and retraining, the MTD urges Congress and the administration to invest in education and make the matter a significant national priority. Page Groton, Vice President, international Brotherhood of Boilermakers Free Trade Ethic and the NCAA Fleet Legislation has been introduced in Congress to upgrade the aging fleet of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A provision of the bill requires that all construction, modernization, conversion and repair work be done in U.S. shipyards and that all major hull and superstructure components be fabricated in the United States. The administration's Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) op­ poses the "buy American, build American" provision on the basis that it would violate an international agreement. The MTD urges the USTR to reverse its stance until other governments drop their shipyard subsidies. Dredging, Port Development and Beach Restoration :,.i. Any legislation establishing a com­ prehensive national port develop­ ment policy should include a ben­ eficiary test to insure fair application of costs, including shipper respon­ sibility for the collection of ad va­ lorem fees. The MTD urges the Congress to insure that private sector U.S.-flag dredging contrac­ tors complete all work associated with the revitalization of Amer­ ica's channels, ports and eroded beaches. • ' «v" ••• The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 does not contain spe­ cific provisions which address the preservation on waterfront sites for water-dependent users, including the maritime industry. The MTD urges Congress to amend the Coastal Zone Act so waterfront sites can accommodate vessels engaged in transportation of cargo and passengers and for other waterdependent uses. • Ed Panarello, SecretaryTreasurer, Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity Long-Term Care Jones Act and Energy Waivers V''.. • James Hatfield, President, Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers international Union Currently there is no federal regulation covering the issue ot long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Medicaid funds 41 percent of nursing home care but oniy 12 percent of home care. The MTD supports legislation that would include long-term care solutions as part of a comprehensive national health care system. Ttie Need for Quality Education The MTD calls on the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee to investigate the home heating oil crisis that took place in December 1989 and January of this year. Specifically, the com­ mittee should determine whether sufficient regional stocks of petro­ leum products were maintained prior to the onset of cold weather and review why U.S. tankers were not utilized. The MTD urges the administration to keep waterborne commerce out of the world trade talks known as GATT because inclusion could un­ dermine all current programs that support an American-flag fleet. In addition, shipping is currently heavily regulated by a myriad of international governmental agen­ cies as well as by multilateral and bilateral agreements. Adding yet another group with power over shipping will not serve world mar­ itime interests. j Waterfronts for Maritime Industries Defense Cuts and Sealift The United States must be ready to defend itself at any point, de­ spite the relaxed tensions of the '90s, the closing of some overseas military bases and the reduction in weapons programs. A strong sealift fleet must be supported in order to meet the needs of quick and efficient transport of military personnel and supplies abroad. The need for rapid and mobile sealift capacity was evident in WWII and the Korea and Vietnam con­ flicts. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Cooperation Between Maritime and Agriculture The MTD urges the farm com­ munity to uphold the 1985 cargo preference compromise in which American shippers dropped their claim to certain government-spon­ sored cargoes in exchange for carriage of 75 percent of Food for Peace aid on U.S. bottoms. The MTD also suggests that agriculture and maritime work together, as both industries are vital to our nation's national defense and eco­ nomic security. Peter Rybka, Vice President Emeritus, American Federation of Grain Millers United Marine Division, Local 333 NYC Strike The United Marine Division, Local 333, has been on strike against nine towing companies operating in the New York harbor since Feb­ ruary 15, 1988. The MTD and its affiliates support the efforts of UMD to obtain a decent contract with nine tugboat companies. John Baker, President, Cleveland Port Maritime Council Great Lakes Maritime Industry The MTD supports full federal funding of a lock needed at Sault Ste. Marie, known as the Soo Lock. When the biennial authori­ zation of water resources projects is implemented, the deepening of the harbors of Superior, W1 and Duluth, MN and the Great Lakes connecting channels should be given priority. The government should modernize the icebreaker Mackinaw operated by the USCG and replace it when necessary. Tim Mohler, President, Toledo Port Maritime Council Shipboard Conventions William F. Zenga, Business Manager, Local 25, International Union of Operating Engineers and Vice President, Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CiO Current tax law allows businesses to take an expense deductibility allowance for meetings and con­ ventions held on U.S.-flag vessels. Owners of foreign-flag cruise ships seek the same tax goody for them­ selves. The MTD urges Congress to reject any attempts to extend the tax break for shipboard meet­ ings held on foreign-flag cruise vessels. Frank Pecquex, MTD National Field Coordinator Continued on page 7 .y • I''.. 'ii .1 �:!• . MARCH im Summary of MID Acflons "T'-- • • Continued from page 6 Flags Of Convenience: Havens Of Unreliability The United States should evaluate its dependence on flag-of-convenience vessels and examine how the whims and political uncertain­ ties of open registry nations can endanger American sealift mobi­ lization requirements. The MTD believes now is the time for the United States to realistically as­ sess its stance on the hollow the­ ory of effective U.S. control. Jack Otero, Vice President, Transportation • Communications Union Democracy in Eastern Europe The thunderous transformation of Eastern Europe will require drastic reorganization of the economies and political systems. The MTD supports the Eastern European worker, who may face some tough times ahead, but who will prevail and soon flourish while building the foundation of strong democratic institutions for generations to come. Alaska Oil Export Restrictions District 2 MEBA President Ray McKay (left photo) points out that neither the Exxon Valdez or the American Trader, two tankers recently involved in oil spills, carried licensed personnel that belonged to a union, except for the radio officers. Pictured above right is Captain Robert Lowen, president of the Intemational Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, who also attended the meeting. MID MeetingPhoto RoumHH^ While Alaskan oil currently is reserved for domestic use, those restric­ tions are due to expire on September 30 of this year. The MTD endorses the enactment of legislation that will indefinitely extend restrictions to prohibit the export of Alaskan oil to foreign countries. Domestic Maritime Policy and the Jones Act The MTD urges that no alteration in the nation's cabotage policy be imposed on the U.S. maritime in­ dustry and all efforts to weaken or repeal the Jones Act should be resisted at all costs. An Office of Technology Assessment proposal to extend Jones Act coverage to the full 200 mile limit of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone should receive prompt, favorable action by the U.S. government. . " '/• V . l'; • • •' -i William Lucy, SecretaryTreasurer, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Health Care Policy A reorganized health care delivery system should be the number one priority for the United States. The'only way to assure that all Americans have access to affordable quality care is through the enactment of a national health care program. The MTD urges adoption of a universal comprehensive national health care program. Until such a plan is adopted, the MTD calls upon Congress to enact legislation requiring employers to provide a minimum standard of health care as a condition of doing business. Pictured in the left photo are SlU Vice President Jack Caffey, District 2 MEBA Vice President Robert McKay, District 2 MEBA Secretary Treasurer Michael McKay and Gordon Spencer, legislative director of the American Maritime Officers Service. In the photo to the right is John O'Gara, general vice president of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union. To the left are "Whitey" Disley, president of the West Coast-based Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association, Guy Dickinson, secretary-treasurer of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and Ted Kedzierski, president of the Port Maritime Council of Southern California. C. E. Defries, president. District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association/National Maritime Union and Guy DeVito, secretary-treasurer. Graphic Communications Intemational Union, are pictured in the photos on right. , - • ' .k- (••. .• '•W South Florida Port Council Chartered. The South Florida Port Council became the 29th local affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department at the organization's February executive board meeting. Presenting the South Florida Pbrt Council's charter are MTD President Michael Sacco (right) and MTD Executive SecretaryTresisurer Jean ingrao (left). The council's officers are District 2 MEBA President Ray McKay, who will serve as the group's president, and Wayman Steward, who has been elected secretary-treasurer. •m P President and president-emeritus of the International Longshoremen's Association are pictured in photo on the left. John M. Bowers (left) currently heads the ILA. The legendary Teddy Gleason (right), the ILA's immediate past president, received a round of applause by the assembled delegates after MTD President Michael Sacco acknowl­ edged his participation in the meeting. Pictured above (right) is Al Cornette, president of Local 333 of the United Marine Division. The MTD executive board pledged its full support of Local 333's New York *ug boat strike. •• t&m �: ft"fty : ••.- :v". ^:.:: y • ':' .,-y ft ft/,.''v.-.•/y'-, y', v .-. •"'y'-' ^ " ;'ft'"'*ft- ft'' SEAMIIfJIS lOG 8 Seatime Approved ^ For Simulator Course ~:-J' -; '" 'f .' " v;j' t : :.-• V )':'^^'4l-i'- 7. .' :'V.y-y •?;.• \-" • •••• .' :". ft" SeafarersMeet New MSCPACCommander SlU Government Services Division members meet Captain J. A. Peschka Jr. who became the new commander of the Military Sealift Command-^Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) last month. Prior to his transfer to the Oakland, CA base, Capt. Peschka senred as the MSC operations officer in Washington, DC and was the former MSC commander for the Mediterranean Fleet. He succeeds Captain James S. Schultz who had held the position since August 1988. Schultz has been reassigned as the regional coordinator for Commander Naval Base, San Francisco. Pictured above are (from the left) Able Seaman Maintenance Mack Hudson Jr., Capt. Schultz, Capt. Peschka, Able Seaman Maintenance Larry Love and SlU Government Services Division Port Employee Raleigh Minix. The photo was taken on the new MSCPAC commander's first day at work in his new headquarters. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has re­ ceived the final word for awarding seatime to graduates of the ship handling simulator course: the U.S. Coast Guard certificate of ap­ proval. Although the Coast Guard announced its acceptance last fall, the agency's certificate was needed to make it official. Students who take the two-week course will be credited by the Coast Guard with 60-day watch officer credit toward any limited deck license or unlicensed deck rating or 30-day watch officer credit toward an unlimited second or third mate license. The seatime credit is retroactive for those who have taken the course. Although the seatime is recog­ nized by the Coast Guard for credit towards licenses, it cannot be ap­ plied to the seatime required by the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the time needed to maintain SIU ben­ efits. Simulator training is practiced in either a main bridge mockup or three auxiliary bridges. The main bridge is equipped with a variety of instruments including radar scopes and helms control that can be repositioned to represent deep sea vessels or tugboats. Seven large full-color screens surround the bridge to give the impression of being in control of a moving vessel. All actions are monitored by computer and closed-circuit tele­ vision in an adjacent room. At the end of an exercise, instructor Jim Brown reviews the data with the students. The simulator is able to recreate more than 40 ship handling exer­ cises from docking and bunkering to deep sea emergencies. Ship handling courses are offered after each AB program. Class size is limited to four to six students. Census Will Affect Future Bills y."', '• •" •' )}• i'lft ift: f ' si-•'. y' ' .-• j • .; • ...• ^1 • l?li •. • .• •• . ' vm AB Gene McGrew (center) is strapped into a firesuit by able seamen Griffith McRee (left) and Pete Smith (right) during damage control training aboard the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak conducted by the Lundeberg School Sealift Mobile Training Team. SlU School Brings Training To 4 Vessels of Sealift Fleet The Haip^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship Sealift Mobile Train­ ing Team updated SIU crewmembers on four MiUtap' Sealift Com­ mand vessels on shipboard damage control techniques during the first two months of this year. The training covered the follow­ ing skills: fire fighting, patching and plugging, the cleansing of water and smoke-damaged equipment and sound powered telephone conununications and procedures. The classes were conducted for SIU members aboard the USNS Bellatiix, USNS Lt. John P. Bobo, USNS Major Stephen W. Pless and USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak. Limdeberg School instructors Bill Hellwege, Harry Alongi and Jeff Swanson worked with crewmembers through all facets of the train­ ing. Hellwege reported that all crewmembers were extremely recep­ tive to the training. "No seafarer ever wants to have to use these procedures, but they want to make sure they know what they are doing in case the situation arises," he said. Damage control is a very im­ portant part of the total sealift training program. It is a must for all upgraders attending Piney Point, Hellwege noted. Since the school created the mobile training team, 55 ships have been visited to provide the crew with instructions. The shifting of the population and therefore of congressional seats from the industrial northeast and farm belt to southern and western states will have a big impact on who gets elected after 1990. Estimates provided by Project 500, a Washington-based research organization, state that California should acquire seven new seats while Florida is expected to add three or four and Texas should get an additional three. New York, estimated to lose three seats, and Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan, set to lose two seats each, are forecasted as the big losers. California again will have the largest delegation on Capitol Hill. Based on the 1980 census, the Golden State had 45 representa­ tives. It was followed by New York with 34; Texas, 27; Penn­ sylvania, 23; and Illinois, 22. The projections for 1990 show Califor­ nia will have 52; New York, 31; Texas, 30; Florida, 22 or 23; and Pennsylvania, 21. The SIU maintains halls in the states that will have the five largest delegations. These states alone will account for almost 36 percent of the House of Representatives. All aspects of SIU shipping—deep sea, inland. Great Lakes and govern­ ment services—are found among these states. Officials of the AFL-CIO, the nation's federation of unions, are closely monitoring the changes to determine their effect on the in­ terests of working people. As many as 18 seats may be moved from one state to another when the 1990 census figures are tallied. State legislatures will find out by the end of the year how many congressional districts they will have in order to draw new boundaries based on census data concerning the nation's popula­ tion and where they live. The census is taken every 10 years as mandated by the nation's Constitution. One of the primary reasons for the count is to pro­ portionately distribute the 435 members of the House of Repre­ sentatives among the 50 states. The data collected also is used for drawing local legislative boundaries within the states as well as information used in allo­ cating billions of dollars from fed­ eral and state programs. Seafarers have the option of listing a location on the shore or a vessel as "home" when filling out the census report. Census forms will be mailed to all households on March 23 as well as every U.S-flag shipping company to make sure every sea­ farer and passenger has a chance to be included. Projected Change In House Districts States projected to gain seats _] States projected to lose seats No expected change �•-I'sitijSv}: •- c. T-/;' '"• , . '^"'r/•^•''::• .-f." I'- •'••". , "• ''•;A'V-' '". .'A. A- A' A:,-AA-A'/:' -^ • • • '•' • •'.•'Cr.-^'f.V . Bivw RMMS Tiwie Rw If IM Hedge on U.S. -• ;•: -Av. Senator John Breaux (D-LA) took his campaign to keep mari­ time off the agenda of the world trade talks, known as General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), to the Senate Finance Committee last month. , At a hearing in which U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills was presenting testimony on the up­ coming GATT negotiations, Breaux submitted remarks critical of any possible inclusion of mar­ itime in the next rounds of trade talks. Breaux's strong statement re­ minded the trade representative, who serves as the prime negotiator for American interests in GATT meetings, that President Bush, in campaign statements and in his administration's approval of the National Sealift Policy, has indi­ cated the administration's support for protecting the interests of the American merchant marine. He noted that during the 1988 election campaign, the Bush plat­ form said "preservation of the integrity of the U.S. maritime in­ dustry shall be a priority in all international trade negotiations, including the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade." Breaux also pointed out that the Bush administration-approved National Sealift Policy affirms the U.S. "shall ensure that interna­ tional agreements protect our nar tional security interests and do not place U.S. industry at an unfair competitive disadvantage in world markets." Inclusion of maritime in the GATT negotiations would be in­ consistent with the administra­ tion's pledge to support the U.S.flag merchant marine, said Breaux. Discussing waterbome transpor­ tation services in the GATT talks could lead to trade agreements that could undermine or render extinct such pro-maritime laws as the Jones Act and cargo prefer­ ence, Breaux noted. The Louisiana senator said the Congress had a strong record of keeping maritime out of trade pacts, citing the example of the U.S./ Canadian Free Trade Agreement of 1987 that excluded waterborne transportation from its scope. "I had hoped that the adminis­ tration would have listened to the Congress and learned from the prior administration, that mari­ time transportation was absolutely not a subject for these talks," Breaux told the Finance Commit­ tee, Hill's remarks to the Senate committee did not address Breaux's concerns. The U.S. trade repre­ sentative limited her comments to general aspects of trade and of­ fered no specifics concerning mar­ itime services. Breaux is a sponsor of a Senate resolution asking U.S. Trade Rep­ resentative Carla Hills to exclude maritime services from any GATT agendas and to oppose any pro­ posals by other nations to discuss waterbome transit during the trade talks. As of last month, Breaux's resolution had 26 cosponsors. Similar legislation in the House had 135 cosponsors. GATT is a multilateral treaty established in 1948 to end discrim­ inatory trade practices, reduce trade barriers and eliminate de­ vices which distort free competi­ tion in the world market. Cur­ rently 96 countries subscribe to the treaty, including the United States. ' -h.iW ' -•41 ; • -y. ' - -.i:. • V' - •. :v-1 "• Lundebera Elected Head of SUP Continued from page I instmmental in the 1938 formation of the SIUNA and its afhliated districts. Until this election, Paul Demp­ ster had served as SUP president for 12 years. As a result of a referendum on the ballot, four official SUP posi­ tions were eliminated: Vice Pres­ ident, San Francisco Business Agent No; 3, Tanker Business Agent at San Francisco and the Business Agent position out of Wilmington (CA). San Francisco Business Agents Duane Hewitt and Kaj Kristensen were reelected. The following port agents were elected: Seattle—^John Battles, Wilmington—William "Bill" Berger, Honolulit—Peter Oh, and New Orleans—Henry Johansen. All were incumbents. The open po­ sition of Seattle Business Agent was filled by Charlie Russo who was one of six candidates seeking the position. The membership and pension­ ers voted for five SUP Building Corporation Tmstees. Among the 14 candidates running for the po­ sitions, the following five received the highest number of votes: John Battles, Paul Dempster, Duane Hewitt, Kaj Kristensen and Gunnar Lundeberg. SUP members approved 11 AAA'"; m.-': : 44.44 Gunnar Lundeberg amendments to the organization's constitution. One change to the union's shiping rules was adopted. The SUP membership also consid­ ered a wide range of proposals. A total of 2,000 ballots were counted in this biennial SUP elec­ tion. The Sailors Union of the Pacific is based in San Francisco. Its mem­ bers are primarily unlicensed sea­ men sailing in the deck department. The SUP is an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The SUP's roots go back to 1885 when it was known as the Coast Seamen's Union. One Of its early leaders was Andrew Furuseth. He was instrumental in developing and bringing into law the Seamen's Act of 1915 which set minimum health and safety standards for sea­ farers. Hathaway Appolnteil to FMC Panei Pi ,-. . . '• - .1;. "'A A "'A' - By voice vote last month, the Senate approved the nomination of William D. Hathaway to serve on the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion (FMC). Hathaway repre­ sented his home state of Maine in the House from 1965 to 1972 and in the Senate from 1973 to 1978. During his terms in the House, Hathaway served on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Recently he has been an attorney for the firm of Patton, Boggs & Blow, based in Washington, DC. The FMC is responsible for reg­ ulating waterbome foreign and do­ mestic commerce. It serves as the watchdog agency for shipping conferences and assures that only rates on file with the Commission are charged. The panel assures that U.S. international trade ds open to all nations on a fair and equitable basis and approves agreements under the authority of the Shipping Act of 1916. The Commission is an inde­ pendent agency established in 1%1 by President John F. Kennedy to keep regulatory functions separate from maritime promotional activ­ ities conducted by MarAd. Marine Firemen Hold Convention Upcoming contract negotiations with American President Lines and Matson were among the items discussed by delegates and officers of the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association (MFOW) during their convention held earlier this year. The MFOW, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America, repre­ sents unlicensed engineers. Pictured at the convention are MFOW delegates, the organization's president, H. "Whitey" Disley (center) and SlU Vice President George McCartney (second from left). TRANSCOM Commander Wants Aid for Seaiift Capability General Hansford T. Johnson, commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), informed the Sen­ ate Armed Services Committee last month about the need for strengthening the U.S. merchant marine. "The continued erosion of our sealift capability is a national problem which po^es a significant threat to the security of this coun­ try," Johnson said. The reason a strong merchant marine is so important, he added, is that it wQuld "deliver approxi­ mately 95 percent of all dry cargo and 99 percent of all petroleum products" to U.S. armed forces in any major overseas deploy­ ment. "Without an adequate sealift capability, unilateral military ac­ tions may not be feasible, while alliance actions and a credible de­ terrent posture would be weak­ ened," he told the committee. Johnson oversees the global sea, land and air transportation needed by U.S. military forces. The three main components of TRANSCOM are the commands of Military Sealift, Military Airlift and Mili­ tary Traffic Management. The Military Sealift Command provides shipping for the Depart­ ment of Defense. It comprises the second largest command in TRANSCOM. With the fall of Communism and the decrease of possible war in Eastern Europe, the general said the military now considers Third World countries in Asia, the Mid­ dle East, Africa and Latin Amer­ ica as potential conflict points. "We must maintain the capability to strike swiftly, at the time and place of our choosing, with over­ whelming force." V '' 4 • 1 • , �,S/ /^> it ,' ai:^.':..>i);;.Vi^;b^;, 0'-, SiAfMERSm ^ 0--^yW^ Great Lakes SlU Memliers Upgrade Skills During Winter •, ;• ;'3fi®Sjf iiatS 33 '3331,?.:?®!'?" • - " • llisil®-''' Lundeberg School instructor K.C. Taylor (kneeling) works with Great Lakes SlU members in the AB class. Pictured from left to right are Rich Strongman, Robert Wagoner and Brian Wagoner as they hone their rope handling skills. ir • . ^ -.r'fc- - ; .r.,-1. ••, •(;.• = X#- I'f •\ ' ' "V, V4- •' ... 's: - H 'i" It is late February. As ice chunks float down the St. Clair River past the SIU hall in Algonac, MI, more than a dozen Great Lakes SIU members are taking advantage of the break in shipping to upgrade at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Earlier this month, five of the Great Lakes upgraders took a moment of their free time to talk with a represen­ tative of the Seafarers LOG. "I want to upgrade to get out of the cargo hold," said Brian Wagoner, who has been sailing for 12 years. "It opens doors," added Rich Strongman, a 15-year vet­ eran. Both Wagoner and Strongman as well as Wagoner's brother, Robert, are upgrading from ordi­ nary seamen to able bodied sea­ men. All agree that the time they have spent studying has beert very useful. In addition to learning the course material, the Great Lakes seamen have picked up some deep sea lingo. "The terminology between salt water and Great Lakes is differ­ ent," Brian Wagoner noted. "We've learned the salt water terms and then apply them to the Lakes." AB David Barber works with a variety of machine tools in the Lundeberg School's welding course. - li- ••fi-u./J '.,• Several of the Great Lakes stu­ dents also have sailed on deep sea vessels. One of the major distinc­ tions between the two sailing re­ gions is the type of waves expe­ rienced. "On the Lakes, the ships take a continuous pounding. They are shorter waves on'the Lakes, but they are always there. One ^ter another beats the hell out of the ship. Also ice can affect the ship's stability," said Wagoner. All, however, agree with Page anii-;K^yin\ Blaau work Undeiiieath a sh^ of ice on the <teck of the My Hr Lee White, Winter's Fury The MV H. Lee White was trying to make one more voyage through the Great Lakes before tying up for the winter. However, the ydhds ; nid tempemfures gave the waterway a most imcooperative spirit. Jeff Stockman, an SIU member since 1984, Was onboard the White - i when die bulk carrier was surrounded by ice while trying to sail ^ : through the Straits of Mackinac, located between Lake lluion aiid| Lake Michigan, just after Christmas. f; Stockman said the American Steamship vessel was trapped for a couple of days because of the conditions caused by the weather. After the hold-up, icebre^er vessels cut a path in the waterway for the White to follow. The wait provided Stockman, a Michigan native, with ;|!an ppportunity to capture the severity of the ice on Hhn. Stockman, who is currently upgrading to AB at the. Lundeberg School, provided his photos to the Seafarers LOG. ^' ' Page Kurtz adds the finishing touches to the cake she baked as part of her training in the second cook and baker course. Kurtz, who is up^ading to second cook. "Summer is great up there," she said, "going through the is­ lands, even Lake Superior (the northernmost lake in the chain of five)." The group noted late winterearly spring and late fall-early win­ ter can produce some truly nasty storms over the Great Lakes. "The example everybody knows is the Edmund Fitzgerald because of the song," Kurtz said. The Edmund Fitzgerald was a U.S. Steel Com­ pany vessel that sank November 10, 1975 in a Lake Superior gale, taking the lives of all the crew. It was memorialized in a ballad sung by the well-known singer Gordon Lightfoot. The kind of gales that hit the Fitzgerald are known throughout the Lakes. Great Lakes seafarers say they are fierce and they seem to blow out of nowhere. David Barber, a 20-year veteran Continued on page 13 �laws#*®.* . ."il',; ¥m ' y.''f • ^•'']V-:V'' •'' ';'"'kk' Hummo 'f; 1*':•>•; ,^;iS';-- '•' i,: The USNS Walter S. Diehl came out of Louisiana's Avondale yards almost two years ago. Yet, at first look when one approaches the replenishment oiler, it is hard to believe the vessel has sailed. The decks are spit-shine clean. The house floors are scuff ftee. It is hard to find anything out of place, and the crew is very proud of that fact. Nomattermwhatdepartmenl(dak,engine or steward) the ciewmember works, he or she is veiy happy to talk about the DieH which serves the MUitaiy Seaiift Command Pacific fieet. The unlicensrf departm^ts are crewed by the SIU's Government Services Division. Chief Electrician Vernon L. Jordan pointed to the date on the name plaque on the deck"We've been all over, but you sure couldn't tell it by the way she looks," he bragged. "V;;F,: /' Watch AB Robert Coleman checks the visitors' log. -If, Third Steward Edmundo N. Lorenzana looked around the gall'ey as dinner was being seiYed. Should he or one of the galley gang members find anything — including a leaf of lettuce in the salad bar—out ofplace,itistaken care of immediately. "We're all proud of the way the ship looks," Lorenzana said. "We want to keep it that way," '•J k-'k m , I"""" Alton Wghtower noted ST®®.'" «>•<•«•'«»>" fo' the engme depar^nt. Sure ^ « wmdow, appeared spotless. "Everyone on here knows his job,", said Bosun/Mate Arthur Luellen. "But they go a step further. We know what it will take to keep the ship looking sharp and we're willing to do it." . .• .'• •• V'. u jK:;. . I-. .Vs •'Tv: ' -/ •: K* CREW IS PROUD TO BE Bosun/Mate Arthur Lueiien gets ready to leave the USNS Diehl (or shore time. Chief Cook Abe SInigiar waits for another order during dinner on the USNS Diehl. Sfi. . * f.".»' , 'j -'I-- •> • •H: Chief Electrician Vemon L Jordan Oeft) looks over the MSCPAC agreement with Port Employee Raleigh Minix. PART OF THE NEW DIEHL '/.• -..r'', Steward/Utiiity Arthur Hood takes care in storing the provisions needed for meals. "V" . 'j 'n ^• • - •'•k-k: • ; y ;V 'ik; ' '-V.' X'Ji'A k-'C- Junior Engineer Alton Hightower and Third Engineer irvin Levy work the controls in the Diehl's engine room. 'X ."i Taking a break from the hustle In the galley are (from the left, seated) Steward/Utilities Arthur Hood, Eugenio Maiiari and Tom Briones, (standing) Third Steward Emundo N. Lorenzana and Steward/Utilities Rolando T. Mota and George Trawick. Carpenter Oscar Dukes (iefl) asks SiU Government Services Division Port Employee Raleigh Minix (right) about the new MSCPAC agreement while Wiper/Engineer Rick Hines (center) listens. F-'-- - • �";V-| f'V-;. . '-[y, mmtrntno Over 600 Seafarers Order SPAD T-Shirts f/-r, ; ^ V Letters to the Editor Jack Smith Enjoys Reminiscing 1 4, - v-: . . ,,.- I • : '' :l-'' To the Editor: Recently, after reading a copy of the Seafarers LOG, I want to let you know of my appreciation for sending me a copy of this interesting paper through the year. I sailed in the SIU from 1945 through 1951. . . At that time, I upgraded and sailed as third mate with Masters, Mates and Pilots Association (old Robin Line ships) until going into the Navy in 1954 through 1956. Since retiring from the SIU I have faithfully received and thoroughly enjoyed the Sea­ farers LOG. Several years ago, I retired from the federal government, but I still enjoy reminiscing of the "trips and ships" experienced in my youth. Reading the LOG is always re­ freshing and interesting. I plan to visit the new SIU headquarters in the near future and to drop this off at that time. Thanks again for retaining me on the mailing list. Good luck and "steady as she goes" to the staff and membership of the Seafarers Intemation^ (Union). Jack G. Smith Frederick, Maryland of the U.S. Army's Pacific Fleet, especially members of the 301st Coast Artillery Transport Guard Detachment, ship and gun crew Command #1, and the 35th Trans­ portation Corps boat group. . . More than 600 Seafarers have requested the new SIU/SPAD tshirt since it became available at the first of the year. "The response has been tremendous," said SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio during his report to the March membership meeting in the port of Piney Point, MD. "We are hearing from members all over the country." Along with the t-shirt orders, DiGiorgio has been receiving many letters from SIU members and Claude J. Backes Livermore, California Editor's Note: Retired Army CSM Claude J. Backes can be reached at his home address of822 Teton Court; Livermore, CA 94550. 7 have been donating to SPAD for 20 years .. . love the t-shirts/ Government Must Correct Injustice Faced by 'Notch Kids' To the Editor: (I am writing concerning) . . . "Notch kids" like myself and yourself, if you were bom in the years 1917 through 1921. I realize that our goverament is waiting for "normal attrition" to take its toll, before giving us our "bonus" in this matter just as it did in the "veterans' rights" issue for (those of) us (in the merchant marine) who served in World War 11... . . .1 tmst you'll do all you can for us, as many of us are "notch babies." pensioners. Brother George Al­ pine wrote from his Hudson, FL home, "I'm sending for your free t-shirt. . . I like to let the folks in Florida know what a fine union the SIU is—^the best—as I'm proud to have been a Seafaring man." Brother R. East of Ozark, AL said, "I would be proud to wear a shirt to let the world know I belong to a fine union." Clarence L. Cousins Butler, Pennsylvania Amiy Pacific Fleet Members Wanted for Reunion in '90, '91 fyfgM;P0Z To the Editor: I had the honor of serving with a unique group of soldiers during World War II who were assembled and organized right after Pearl Harbor to act as machine gunners on merchant ships. My unit op­ erated primarily out of Australia, carrying ammunition and supplies to New Guinea and other islands of the Pacific. I am now, belatedly, trying to locate enough former members to form a reunion for 1990 or'91... (I am) seeking former members Baby Bond Process Is Sbmililiod Editor's Note: The term "notch babies" used by Brother Cousins in the letter above, refers to in­ dividuals who receive lower Social Security benefits because they were born between 1917 and 1921. This inequity was a result of a law passed in 1977 that established a new method of calculating social security benefits. Last year, legislation known as the Notch Baby Act of 1989—HR 181 was introduced in Congress. The bill seeks to bring "notch babies" Social Security benefits in line with the ones currently being received by men and women who were born before 1917. State birth certificates for a live birth no longer are needed when filing for a Seafarers baby bond or maternity benefits. Thanks to a recent change in the Seafarers Welfare Plan all that is required is a copy of the certif­ icate of live birth supplied by the hpspital. In the past, some mem­ bers have had to wait more than one year to acquire a state birth certificate. This had effectively eliminated the chance to acquire a $50 baby bond. When filing for a baby bond. Seafarers should keep in mind that the same rules for paying mater­ nity benefits apply for the bond. A member must have 120 days in the previous calendar year and one LOG-A-RHYTHM 'ip yy-y^':.:'.yiy'' •• .••*vi . *• ... .'.-^ Vv. '.•., •:••• In thanking the union for the tshirt, Brother Marvin Earl James said, "I am just writing to say that I'm very proud to be a member of SIU. If there is something that I can do to help my union or SPAD, please let me know. I am very proud of the way you are running things in Washington, DC. . . ." Requests have come in from SIU family members as well. A surviving father of a late Seafarer asked to be sent a t-shirt so he can wear it in his Washington state nursing home. Brother Ronnie Bond asked for an extra t-shirt for his wife, "If possible could an extra t-shirt be sent for my wife. . . I've been donating to SPAD for 20 years and I love the idea of the t-shirts." The shirts, which are union made, feature a full color logo of the SIU on the front. "Politics Is Pork Chops SPAD" is printed on the back. The sizes are small, medium, large and extra-large. They are available by filling out the coupon located within "this is­ sue of the Seafarers LOG and returning it to the office of the secretary-treasurer. DiGiorgio noted there still are plenty of shirts available for those who have not ordered one. day in the last six months at both the time of conception and the time of delivery. The copy of the certificate of live birth and proof of seatime may be submitted to the local union hall or can be sent directly to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Claims Department, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Please be advised that processing takes several months before the bond will be sent to the member, SO please be patient. In order for continued depend­ ent coverage, members still are required to send a copy of the state birth certificate to the Claims Department within one year of the date of birth. Love at Sea ^ by Tammy Padgett (This poem is dedicated to SIU member Lance Padgett who currently sails aboard the USNS Kane as a GSU.) .4}c; •- .-v'f .)''•" As you stand upon the ship, and gaze across the ocean. You know that soon you'll feel a gift God gave in Motion. Then morning comes, the sun has shown, the flight of a distant dove, A sign from God, to remind you, that here at home you're loved. And when you do return, you'll be sure to see. How fast that empty feeling, will soon be sure to leave. To help you to the end, "'.S you know you must believe. That special sign from God, was meant for you and me. •. r- •• Sii AB and Son Greet Friends , • AB Tillman Churchman provided the Seafarers LOG with the above photo. Pictured with Brother Churchman in his Chicago, IL home is his two-year-old-son, Andrew. AB Churchman sends the following greeting, "We would like to say hello to all of our friends around the world. Smooth salingl" t ^ i'i: �j' mRCHim ' • 1vi'i" :;• ' •/:."• •'•-v^;X;axxx-;'XSi xx> 'X'W, ' 1 > !• ' • ^ 13 '' - A' lif;- i-.y.- -fe %"' •.'' XX •XxX'X.f^'-''^;X'x:X&Xx&XX' Lakes Season Begins Early Fereuza Gifford is surrounded by "her boys" in the Government Services Division hall in San Francisco as they wait for jobs. In the front row from the left are Tali Feliciano, Gifford and Wayman Sellers. In the rear from the left are Ernie Woodman, Roland Blanchette, Mack Davis and Ricky Grant. Adventuresome 72-Year-Old Still Sailing, Telling Sea Stories Since her first ship in 1948, 72year-old Fereuza Gifford, a mem­ ber of the SIU Government Serv­ ices Division, has been in and out of adventures. fchit':>M",;;:.;:;v;:,: :bii • She has come close to death, experienced fearsome Pacific storms, met a king and earned a college degree during her career as a merchant mariner. Fereuza Gifford calls herself "the most experienced in terms of age" active member of the Government Services Division. Please don't call her "the oldest." "I am not ashamed of my age," Sister Gif­ ford said. "I was born in 1917 on May 4." Gifford not only is proud to be a 72-year-old mariner, but she also is bullish about the contributions senior citizens can make to their communities. "Older people should be viewed as a national treasure. They have so much they can teach to younger people. As you become older, you become an asset to you and your ;-,V',.'b': bbcommunity because the older you get the more you have to use your mind." Gifford is registered to ship at the entry level in the steward de­ partment although the highest rat­ ing she holds is a cook/baker sec­ ond class. Although her dream is to become a helmsman, she grudg­ ingly realizes she may not become an able seaman. "I'm nbt strong enough to carry stores because I'd wear myself out, so I'm sticking to the galley." Her latest vessel was the USNS DeSteiguer, operated by Mi^ Ship. According to Raleigh Minix, SIU Government Services Divi­ sion port employee in San Fran­ cisco, the union received glowing reports of her work. "We were told she did a good job while aboard. We also heard ^'1': that she tells great stories that ^•^'V .1; •' ' ' keep the entire crew entertained," Minix said. iiSfc- Earning Her Degree Eight years ago, at the age of 64, Fereuza obtained an associates degree in geography from the Community College of San Fran­ cisco, proving that an individual is never too old to continue learn­ ing. "I got an A in physics. I'm always willing to study. I just wanted to show that I could do it." Her advice to new members going to sea is to leam as much as you can. "You can't pick up everything on one voyage. Get what you can. Remember, pa­ tience is a virtue." One of her most interesting trips was her first voyage which took her from California, across the Pacific with several stops, to the Philippines. "It was 1948," Gifford recalled. "I became interested in sailing while I was working at Mare Island (Vallejo), CA during the war. The old USS Sacramento had been purchased by a foreign company and renamed the Fermena. There were crewmembers from all over the world onboard. So, my late ex-husband, my daughter (Patri­ cia, then 6 years old) and I went onboard for a six-month trip." Although Gifford sailed in the steward department, she quickly gained an interest in navigation procedures. After taking night lunch up to the bridge, "I would stay up there," Gifford remem­ bered. "I was fascinated by the work they were doing on the bridge." The experience was the beginning of Gilford's life-long passion for sailing. The Fermena was loaded with men and women going back to the Philippines to be repatriated after working in the United States to escape the Japanese during World War II. It was towing the ferry Angel Island as well as a load of telephone poles for India. "I did a lot of crazy things then. My girlfriend and I used a sound­ ing line to catch a shark. We needed a winch to bring it in. That Shark made 'Jaws' look sick," recalled Gifford, mentioning the name of two Hollywood thriller movies about a man-eating shark. Later, in that same voyage of 1948, the vessel docked at Ulithi Atoll in the western Pacific. While on the atoll, Gifford was unknowContinued on page 16 x.'xt;?:;4xx , x"'X« ..1 Able Seaman Howard Herold (left) listens while Bosun Charlie Neigebaur registers at the Algonao counter. Some Great Lakes members returned to their vessels late last month as the waten^/ays started thawing almost a month early this year. Winter Upgrading Continued from page 10 on the Lakes, recalled a Christmas Eve 1973 rescue attempt off Stoneport Harbor, MI. "We were on the Steamer McKee Sons when we received a report of man over­ board from a Cleveland Cliffs ves­ sel near us. It sent out a lifeboat to rescue the sailor. The temper­ ature was in the 20s. The decks were icy and the winds rough. ''The lifeboat had six erewmembers and a mate. They couldn't find the man and couldn't get back to their ship. We had to maneuver to rescue the lifeboat. The resr cuers were lightly dressed wearing on their chests just the tops of their insulated underwear. Con­ ditions were so cold that the flare gun the mate tried to fire exploded in his face. We took all of them to the hospital in shock from the conditions. They were lucky to be rescued. We never found the man who went over." Barber and Kurtz are husband and wife. Barber joined his wife * at the Lundeberg, School so he could take the ship handling sim­ ulator and welding courses. He said the simulator course helped him become more "knowledge­ able" and expressed his wish that the course would last longer than two weeks. Barber had upgraded to able seaman in the winter of 1974 and this was his first visit to the school since then. "It is difficult for peo­ ple with families to come here during the winter to upgrade after sailing for eight or nine months, but they should try," he added. Barber and Kurtz sailed to­ gether last winter on the Indepen­ dence in Hawaii, but they missed the Lakes and returned home. Af­ ter that experience, Kurtz swore she would never sail again. But it wasn't long before she shipped out again. The couple sees each other about once every 30 days. Barber has a permanent job and Kurtz sails as a relief. "That's all I want to do for now," she adds. The two com­ municate by way of personal cel­ lular phones when one or both are sailing. "We used to have to talk on ship-to-ship radios. No telling how many people listened to our conversations." All of the Great Lakes SIU members said they too have on occasion thought about lodking for land-based work. But they've found that "sailing is like a sicknessonce you get started you don't want to give it up," explained Brian Wagoner. "Yes, you can't wait to see everybody again," added Robert Wagoner. 'A'i'A''') Am i:'' • • X!'- . . j-p-.- ••'XXHX: %" •'X'XXX;:I^SXXX;XXX:XXX-XXX . Am-A ;; • • m X vX'X-XX ' •X"3fix--„. 'XX^'X;XX%#|;^ ;• " %xxrf-IX ;!'Xx;i' '''''X X'' .?• More Aid Sent to Hugo Victims Four trailers loaded with lumber and supplies have been sent to the victims of Hurricane Hugo from the Jacksonville SIU hall since the storm left thousands of people In the U.S. Virgin Islands without homes. SIU Assistant Vice President George RIpoll reported that the SlU's efforts In Jacksonville were aided by Holmes Lumber, Dr. Les Warren and the Luther Rice Seminary, the city's association of Baptist churches, radio talk show host Andy Johnson and public service announcements run by several radio stations. Pictured above are (from left) lumber yard manager Eric Quinones, QMED Kenneth Larry Hart, Holmes Lumber owner Lockwood Holmes and SIU Port Employee James B. 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S'-^-yy-. ..- •*• ,•> 'A--^/^' - :.v^=•"•::.., '.-' , -V^*V^ Tanker Loading Plan Would Eiiminale Spills W'S& •'y-y f \ : •• -4:f [ ft I Could Be Pui lnto Effect Immediately Added Benefits ^-r -h'h . ..-,,_;i">--^'..' •A--'.I L...---.-v^-1 i|iiil|pisi 7,: ,• .• .(IV •, • • •'•'•Jf-iyj':'''i • 'y'. <•: :: In the midst of the debate on the safety of trans­ porting oil by ship comes a proposal for loading tank­ ers in a maimer that would effectively eliminate extensive oil spills from holes caused when a ship be­ comes grounded, such as the Exxon Valdez incident in March of last year. Congress, prodded by public concem over environ­ mental damages caused by oil spills, is barrelling down the double hull/double bottom track, a costly plan that would take years to implement. In addition, the issue as to whether a double bottom will make a tanker a safer vessel has not been resolved. While policy makers continue to debate the issue, George Blake, executive vice president of Maritime Overseas Corporation (MOQ, has advanced a solu­ tion that could be put into effect immediately. Blake's company, MOC, is the operating agent for one of the world's largest independent tanker fleets known as Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) which owns 16 U.S.-flag tankers crewed by unlicensed members of theSIU. Blake's proposal applies a simple principle of phys­ ics to prevent leakage from a ship carrying oil in the event of a grounding. The beauty of the plan is that while the new construction or retrofitting of tankers will take years, this proposal can be instituted with very few modifications of existing vessel structures. Blake, a mechanical and marine engineer, has de­ veloped a plan by which tankers would load oil to the point that the weight of the oil carried equals the pres­ sure of the seawater surrounding the vessel. In a speech to Lloyd's Technical Conference in London last year, Blake explained, "To protect against oil spills resulting from groundings, we propose that the cargo loaded be limited such that the cargo is hydrostatically balanced by the seawater outside." Hydro­ statics is a branch of physics which concerns the pressure and equilibrium of water and other liquids. Congressman William "Billy" Tauzin (D-LA), in a presentation to his fellow representatives during a floor debate last November on the issue of double bot­ toms, put forward Blake's proposal. "What OSG de­ termined was that the amount of oil that came out of the Exxon Valdez was exactly equivalent to the mmAGE amount of oil that was loaded above the water line, above the craft depth line of the ship, and it was equal to the amount because of the hydrostatic balance be­ tween the oil in the tanker and the pressure of the sea­ water," Tauzin explained, referring to the over 10 million gallons of oil spilled from an Exxon company vessel into the Prince William Sound off of Alaska. In the Exxon Valdez case, Tauzin said, it was the amount of oil above the water line that came out of the tanker when it was ripped at the bottom. Under the Blake proposal, a tanker's ballast tanks would be filled with water permanently. Oil, which is lighter than water, would be loaded slightly higher than the water line. This would create a hydrostatic balance between the fluids in the tanker and the sea­ water surroimding the vessel. Tauzin points out, "The effect is that if there is a rip of the vessel on the bot­ tom, very little oil would come out of it on the scien­ tific basis of hydrostatic balance." With an equilibrium achieved between the cargo of the tanker and the sea water, in the event of a hole there would be no outflow of oil. Proponents of the proposal do note, however, that "wave action and cur­ rents would have subsequent effect, but the initial out­ flow would be zero, and time would be given for further protective action." Blake estimates that implementation of his pro­ posal would allow tankers to fill up to 80 percent of capacity, as opposed to today's standard carriage of cargo at 98 percent capacity. Blake advised the group assembled in London, "We have also assessed the loss of carrying capacity resulting from the adoption of our proposal in our ships which include non-SBT, SBT and PL/SBT vessels. It comes to an average of 20 percent based on summer draft, normal fuel and 'other weights' and a cargo of SG 0.878 -— the loss would be reduced slightly with lighter cargoes. Obvi­ ously individual ships vary depending on the number and dimensions — particularly breadth — of tanks." (SBT means segregated ballast tanks and PL/SBT stands for protectively located/segregated ballast tanks. Blake also refers to the specific gravity of oil which is 0.878, compared to seawater's specific grav­ ity of 1.025.) Il^or to 1970, tankers consists of side by side cai^o tanks, without dedicated and separate t^astl tanks (diagram1). The 1973 tanker had minimal dean ballast and slop tanks (diagram 2). As a result jof international standards estabifehed in 1978, known as MAKPOL, tankers in use were retrofitted lynth segregated ballast tanks (dii^;ram 3) and new tankem w^ere buQt with protectively located and' |cegregated ballast tanks (PL/SBT's) (dia^am 4). Souree; Muitiffie OvcneK CmpontiM^ %':4 ' • ',<* i INDICATES SEAWATER INDICATES CRUDE OIL " ( 1' INDICATES SEAWATER USED IN BALLAST TANKS INDICArES SLOP TANKS AND EMPTY BALLAST TANK^ In addition, Blake believes there would be added benefits to the tanker industry if his plan is adopted. First, corrosion in ballast tanks would be reduced. He notes corrosion occurs in uncoated ballast tanks pri­ marily under two circumstances — during the first few days until the cathodic protection system can reach polarizing potential and during the loaded pas­ sage when the humid salt-laden atmosphere allows corrosion to proceed when the anodes are ineffective. "By leaving the tanks full permanently, the cath­ odic protection will not have to re-establish itself every ballast passage and will remain effective during the laden passages. Alternatively, passivated water could be used," he told the Lloyd's conference partici­ pants. Secondly, Blake believes fatigue failures that cause structural damage to a ship would be reduced. "Most tankers have ballast tanks which have cargo tanks on three sides... During laden and ballast passages, there­ fore, the stresses across the bulkheads are almost com­ pletely reversed. With permanent ballast the degree of stress variation would be signiEcantly reduced and, with it the risk of fatigue failure," Blake said in Lon­ don. Thirdly, the proposal "can be instituted at short no­ tice since the ballast can be taken aboard and the valves closed, with any modifications to piping, etc., being deferred until the next scheduled drydocking." Blake said his company had made a preliminary evaluation of what co^d be termed the "sloshing" ef­ fect of the oil, as the cargo holds would not be filled to the top. MOC studied the "likelihood of damage re­ sulting from 'sloshing' due to slack loading of the tanks." Blake reported that the company "can conErm that we do not foresee any problem in this re­ gard." Blake's proposal has been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard and is one of several tanker safety plans being considered by the National Academy of Sci­ ences for its study on the best methods for transport­ ing oil by vessel due to be published next fall. Blake and MOC also have presented the plan to other indus­ try officials, members of the House and Senate and representatives of the administration. (10,000 deadweight toios and over) 95,400 COMPARISON OF LARGEST TANKERS; RYYEAR mM In tanker groundings, such as the one that occurred when die Exxon Valdez hit a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound last year, the initial outflow of oil results from the difference in the equilibrium between the cargo and the surrounding seawater. The greater the difference, the greater the outflow. Today's modem tankers are filled with crude to 98 percent capacity arid have an exposed surface of close to 30 feet above the water line. Pictured in the first diagram is a modern T?* " tanker filled to 98 percent ca^ pacity in Us cargo holds, with empty ballast tanks. Under the Blake proposal, the quantity of loaded oil would be limited to tlw point where it's pressure is ffalanced by the seawater outside. Seawater's specific gravity (better described as the ratio of its density to that of water) is 1.025 and oil's specific gravity is 0.878, making it the lighter fluid. This allows for a tanker to fill its cargo slightly above the water line. However, if the ballast tanks are left empty while carrying cargo, as por­ trayed in this diagram, the Blake proposal would not be practical because the op­ erating costs for this amount of oil would be pro­ hibitive. '4...^jlj| 7:1 ^ -j ^ V / -.:rr onflows outmtil the pressure of the remaining oil inthe tanker vs in bah once with the pressure of s theseawater. « 13 The sototion, according to the Bledce y^ proposal, is to keep the ballast tanks filled at all times, including voyages when the tanker is carrying oil The cargo could therefore be brought into equilibrium with the seawater. As pictured in this dia­ gram, this will allow a tanker to carry oil to 80 percent capacity. ?v r^:\yy-'mr > .1 ! y-Byy 7' IN DEADWEIGHT TONS I - < WORO) TANKER SIZES . :>' •-• " -'t'V-V. •• '-KC' {v-A, .v.y �HiKS '''• SIAFARCRS 106 Safety Boanl's IWo-Year Study Detennines Foreign-Flag Cnilse Ships Are Unsafe M -i^ •' ' I?. m '• • •/ t The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has rec­ ommended significant changes in the safety and emergency proce­ dures aboard foreign-flag passen­ ger ships that sail with U.S. pas­ sengers from U.S. ports. The two-year study, conducted by the nation's transportation safety watchdog agency, reviewed several near disasters within the foreign-flag cruise industry in or­ der to amend the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements. The NTSB suggests that: • Ships need to regulate Are safety on vessels. It noted the need for crew training and manuals, sprinkler systems and alarms, fire hose standardization and emer­ gency drills and orientation for passengers. • Ships need to eliminate lan­ guage barriers among the crewmembers as well as between the passengers and crew. • Cruise lines need to create an international system to report all accidents and emergencies similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization. • The U.S. Coast Guard should have the authority to investigate accidents in international waters involving foreign-flag passenger ships based at U.S. ports. In reviewing statistics concern­ ing foreign-flag cruise ships, the report states "nearly 50 percent of the foreign-flag passenger ves­ sels seeking entry into the U.S. cruise market in the last two-anda-half years are generally older, modified passenger vessels." The NTSB quotes U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Sipes from a February 1989 speech in Miami. "It means we are seeing a trend toward more and more older ships coming into the U.S. market. This signals to me a potential retro­ grade shift in the safety continuuin, a shift which causes me discomfort. "We must give recognition to the fact that in the rush to carry passengers where passengers are available and willing to pay, older ships, ships lower on the contin^ uum of age and safety, are being pressed into service to meet the demand. The risks to the entire industry are self-evident." The NTSB report covers a failed fire drill inspection onboard the Fort Lauderda(e, FL-based Tropicana that had been conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard in De­ cember 1988. The commanding officer. Marine Inspection OfficeMiami, concluded that the vessel and its owners were "fitting the rules to the vessel" rather than "fitting the vessel to the rules." The Tropicana originally served as a passenger ferry in the English Channel. The vessel entered the U.S. market under a cargo ship safety certificate until it received a Coast Guard Control Verifica­ tion Certificate to carry passen­ gers. The vessel underwent major modifications and in some regards met the latest SOLAS standards. :• •Br George "Frenchy" Ruf as he ap­ peared In this photo taken In the 1940s. The Tropicana was one of several cruise ships the NTSB noted as not complying with the latest safety requirements. The study also listed the rusty Bahamian-flagged ship as having communication problems among the crew as well as between the crew and passengers. while in others it only could meet earlier specifications, according to the report. In a memo concerning the Coast Guard-conducted December 1988 fire drill to the agency's top offi­ cial, the regional office responsible for the exercise reported that they "found demonstration of the crew's skills and knowledge during emer­ gency drills particularly distress­ ing." In reviewing a tape made during the drill, the Coast Guard deter­ mined that crewmembers were not able to communicate with one an­ other: "A mate who spoke Polish had to communicate with a life raft launch team who spoke Span­ ish and understood no commands in Polish." The Bahamian-flagged vessel was preparing to leave on a cruise to nowhere with 1200 U.S. passengers and 125 crewmembers. crewmembers. The Scandinavian Star, part of the Florida-based SeaEscape fleet, also had conununication prob­ lems, according to the report. A total of 27 countries were repre­ sented by the crewmembers. Passengers onboard the Baham­ ian-flagged cruise ship reported problems getting instructions from the crew when the ship caught fire as it was returning to St. Peters­ burg, FL front Mexico on March 15,1988. What follows are some of the statements made by passengers as they discussed the emergency with the safety agency's investigators: • "Most crewmembers we en­ countered could not speak or un­ derstand English." • "The few who spoke English attempted to organize and comfort the passengers, but others (nonEngUsh speaking crew) got in the way. Some crewmembers could not understand each other." • "The firefighting activities were confusing; nobody spoke English so instructions were gestures, not spoken." In pointing out the need for written information to locate life jackets, the NTSB quotes the in­ structions on the boarding passes for the Scandinavian Star: "In case of an emergency remember your ship's officers are highly trained experts, follow their in­ structions carefully and most im­ portant: STAY CALM." The safety agency notes that no other information is available on the Scandinavian Star, leaving pas­ sengers completely dependent on the ship's officers for emergency instructions. The NTSB report cites the prob­ lems encountered by the Coast Guard when it tried to investigate a collision in international waters between the Carnival Cruise Lines' Celebration and a Cuban freighter. The accident, which happened February 1989, left three Cuban seamen dead. Although U.S. citizens made up the majority of passengers aboard the Celebration, Carnival stead­ fastly refused to assist the Coast Guard in an investigation of the cause of the accident and how emergency procedures were han­ dled, the report notes. The transportation safety agency also recommends that the Coast Guard's drug and alcohol rules be applied to foreign-flag passenger ship crews docking in U.S. ports carrying U.S. passengers. The NTSB's report was sub­ mitted to Congress last month. The Merchant Marine Subcom­ mittee of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing on the study March 29. Fereuza GIfford underground along the path used by Gifford probably since the is­ land was retaken by American troops in September 1944, four years earlier. The Japanese sol­ diers were caught by American Marines after the pair tried to capture an island native on the same path used by Gifford. Later in her merchant career, she met the king of Saudi Arabia. Gifford points with pride to a spe­ cial red stamp in her passport. "Not everyone has one of these. Only people invited by the king could have their passports marked like this." Continued from page 13 ingly in great danger. "My daugh­ ter and I would walk between the barracks into the jungle down a path. I don't know why but I always felt we were beii^ watched. The path was so beautiful and we enjoyed it, but I always felt un­ comfortable," she said. Gifford learned of the danger in which she and her daughter had been when, at the Fermena's next stop, the crew heard that two Japanese soldiers had been hiding 'Frenchy' Ruff Dies at 70 George Ruf, book R-1, passed away last month at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship where he had made his home for the past four years. The 70-yearold deck department veteran was a charter member of the SIU. "Frenchy," as he was known throughout the union, was in­ volved in many causes. SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco remembered him as "a professional seaman. He was one of the union's charter members and he played a large part in shap­ ing the SIU into what it is today." The New Jersey native served the union as a seaman, patrolman and organizer before he retired in May 1982. "He was an old friend of mine," recalled George McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president. "I got my book by working with Frenchy when he organized the Cities Serv­ ice tankers in 1949 and '50. We served on the tanker French Creek together and beat the NMU in the election." According to McCartney, Ruf worked with Lindsey Williams, Keith Terpe and Leroy Clarke to organize the Cities Service fleet. Ruf also was an organizer during the Isthmian Lines fight. The Alcoa Sandwich was Ruf s first ship with the SIU. Later, he worked as a patrolman in the port of New York before he upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975 at Piney Point. He last signed off in July 1981 from the Delta Lines' Santa Mercedes. Brother Ruf s remains were cre­ mated. His ashes were scattered during a ceremony February 9 in the St. George's Creek behind the Lundeberg School. 'JJ ^ > 1 I - Lundeberg School employees and SIU retirees remember George "Frenchy" Ruf during a memorial service last month. Laying a wreath In the St. George's Creek are (from the left) Tommy Swan, Eddy Glldersleeve, Bill Goddard, William Drew and Frank Capella. , h _ L �MARCH mo 17 SlU Crews on Dixie Tugs Heip Move Baiges ' m'.i 1 \Mons«S| 1 SIU crewmembers on Dixie Carrier tugs find the work fastpaced and exciting as the com­ pany's fleets of barges sail through the Gulf of Mexico to various Southeastern ports. Crewmem­ bers pay special attention to safety procedures in the process known as "fleeting" or the tying and moving of barges together for a voyage. Houston Port Employee Steve Ruiz caught up with several Dixie Carrier crewmembers as they were in the process of fleeting in the staging area near Channelview, TX. Ruiz, who provided these photo^aphs to the Seafarers LOG, said crewmembers reported no beefs and smooth sailing. I . 9 BBC Looking for Bessi­ nter Victory Seafarers Tankerman Johnny Savcida se­ cures a line aboard the Dixie Buc­ caneer. Pilot James Richardson (left) and Pilot Trainee Blaine Kalf view the fleeting procedure from the Dixie Courage. It-;/;, NOTICES -'• W-. y- The British Broadcasting Com­ pany (BBC), a television group based in London, would like to hear from seafarers who sailed on the sNp^ssimer Victory. Among the-dld Victory ship's owners was Waterman Marine. The BBC is filming a documen­ tary that follows the ship from its birth under fire in World War II, to its commercial service in the American merchant marine throughout the *50s, ending with its scrapping in India. The docu­ mentary will air on the BBC's pro­ gram "Forty Minutes." The BBC asks any mariner who sailed at one time on the Bessimer to contact the television compa­ ny's New York office: write or call Lisa Wilde; BBC—New York; 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2153; New York. NY 10111; (212) 581-7100. ^ • I.' -a H • .1 ^ 1989 Monies Due Seafarers on American Overseas Marine Ships •.( On the Dixie Traveler, Tankerman Clerhent Mabile (left) and Howard Gros (center) await orders from Pilot James Richardson. Tankerman Dennis T. Boxwell checks a bit on the Dixie Princess to make sure a barge will not break loose as it is moved. •y .->• U' ,. Is- Checks in Jacksonville Union Hall for Members Alexander in Tiptop Shape On 93rd B-Day v.-' - Lt. John P. Bobo PFC Dewayne Williams 1st Lt. Jack Lummus Sgt. William R. Button 1st. Lt. Baldomero Lopez To collect the EPA wage ad­ justment. a Seafarer should submit copies of discharges to the SIU Contract Department; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs. MD 20746. Any individual filing this informa­ tion with the Contract Department should include his/her correct mailing address with the corre­ spondence. •: •••-Vpiiif , All Seafarers who sailed aboard the following vessels during any period from January 1, 1989 through December 31. 1989 are entitled to an EPA wage adjust­ ment: Retired SIU member George Alexander (second from the right) received a clean bill of health when he visited the New York SIU clinic on his 93rd birthday on January 26. Brother Alexander joined the Seafarers when he began sailing in the steward department on the Eastem Saint John in August 1940. The West Indies native was an active participant in many SIU beefs and strike lines over the years. He signed off his last ship, the Sea-Land Brooklyn, as a chief steward in February 1970. He first went to sea in 1921. Joining him at a party in his honor are (from left) Dr. Joseph Mandracchia, Roland Darbonne, Joe Logue Jr.. Dr. Joseph San Filippo, Alexander and Richard Brigham. The following SIU members have company checks awaiting them at the union's hall in Jacksonville. FL: Robert Grace D.R. White Overlooking the operations of the Dixie Valour are Tankerman Rich­ ard Champion (left) and John D. Nolte. Please send a letter with a return address and a copy of valid mer­ chant mariner documents to George Ripoll at the SlU's Jack­ sonville hall; 3315 Liberty Street; Jacksonville. FL 32206. . •' V t'." •7- . •• I a.'. d'',: •, �18 SCAFAKERS LOG ,v Y Dispatchers'Report for Deep Sea Smriarm InHfrnational UnmDinttoiy iW'MAi .r'i •. •' • v •I'-:; :'Y,SSs::/''' . ;l 'Y . py • 'Y'.'v Mr' W: ' ;ALGONAC ' '•-.vv- tusi^Tst ;v.;: • . • . ."- Port New Philadelphia Norfolk MobUe New Orleans TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip RelieCs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT TO. •>-Yy'; 14 16 3 1 8 5 4 4 12 11 18 6 3 7 6 2 2 3 . 0 2. 20 15 42 6 7 10 2 6 12 "•'wi /•ym Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 19 7 3 10 2 10 0 0 2 23 7 6 8 0 7 1 0 5 6 3 7 55 20 6 10 4 17 3 0 2 :-^ :• feeksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY , 99 Montgomery St. "VS, W Jersey City, NJ 07302 (4n 435.9424 1.. (201)435-9424 ' ^ *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C -52(^St. Clair RufietJJtt xsi •"' _ Algonac. MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore !SL ^ Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 105 Metiical Arts Btiilding ©uluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. HoO^itt, M 96ilii (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON .- . 1221 Pierce nerce: St. Houston, TX (713) 659-5152 .i" r • FEBRUARY 1-28, 1990 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 89S^0675 : •:, lifinMfi 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedfoid, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 > 630 Jackson Ave. . ft ' ' '' • :;-Hi5W©^fearis, •LA..70I30 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK ' - • 675 Edurth: Ave.;->': -••• Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK •.'V'Y"' • 115 Third St. s '-.:•. Norfolk, VA 23510 #i- ••• (804)622-1892 iHilLADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. i)|iyiEideljd|ia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 ^ ' PINEY POINT •itts St. Mary's County Kney Point MD 20674 4"V '.* . ^ (301)994-0010 siipas SAN FRANCISCO 'f-Y-w'"''' TSO.'Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 .(415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fcmmidez Juncos SC Stop 16 .i" Y, ' Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 ; '..'r-Y-? > ••.y ; ' ^ SEATTLE 2^5 First Ave. r-Y -• M Seattle, WA 98121 J ." YB' • (206)441-1960 ' ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON . 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 . ..O.V -• ^y yyyy'.;! MI "-s ' . . tMMmw . . • - J- < > .< -Ills JRney Point Totab 110 43 20 43 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ? . ft'SiiS *,. -V •>;•• -;-;;YYy'. Y.-p .-y '• •yY:;YY:y;ry St. Louis PiiieyjPoini; Totals Port 131 58 35 24 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philadelphia iBaltimofe Norfolk Mobile New Orleans San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston"''®^ St. Louis Kney Point Totals Totals AU Departments 559 377 274 469 262 221 142 1,106 574 425 *"Total Registered" means the numbier of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of February was down from the month of January. A total of 1,094 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,094 jobs shipped, 469 jobs or about 43 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B'' and seniority people. A total of 142 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,570 jobs have been shipped. �A' ^.' mKHim 19 Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters Mwim^ •/••A •alis [ • I.'/ y -^AArS:': [ir •TOTAL REGISTERED hUlns, Maii Myns Pte^Polttt Monday, April 2 New York ; Tuesday, April 3 Philadelphia Wednesday, April 4 Baltimore Thursday, April 5 Norfolk Thursday, April 5 Jacksonville Thursday, April 5 Algonac Friday, April 6 Houston Monday, April New Orleans Tuesday, April 10 'Mobile Wednesday, Aprii 11 San Francisco ; / Thursday, April 12 Wttmiugtou Monday, April 16 Seattle Friday, April 20 San Juan Thursday , April 5 , St, Louis Friday, April 13 Honolulu Friday, April 13 Duiuth Wednesday, April 11 . Jersey Cito Wednesday, April 18 New Bedford Tuesday, April 17 FEBRUARY 1-28, 1990 . \A-\ -'J-A Port New Philadelphis >- w •- v. ' ,r, r- .j TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT • '*<• V Q Q * I 0 0 0 0 0 3 Q --0 0 0 0 0 0 1. i 0 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans •^tW- a ji f cii ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C If V ^k-A'A- Or 0 0 I ' yi# aCKSOnyUlc ,... ill San Francisco fiVi^ilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 0 14 0 13 '-y.' ,71 0 St. Louis Piney Point 30 Totals , , ^ - •<• I 18 Port New Yor PhUndelphiia i; Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 0 14 36 0 " ri 99 175 0 • - ,y" X- 67 89 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 . s-.' . -'. ) r'-V • •'..c-.., - ' . y.. , .. '4:, -• V V U 1 u u '' •• • • • r A 'v.V". •'i A •• "1 •. ' ,1 -y • •• -i?v--' 'i : M port's megtiag Omit at ItkaOtuH. Personals EDWARD R. DOWNING ALEXANDER TRIBLE JR. ROBERT H. WAGER JR. RAYMOND WAGNER Please contact Jean Wallace of the Wayne Seminoff Company collect at (206)643-7780 concerning the mid-'60s Sea-Trade bankruptcy. ANTOINE JOHNSON GORDON K. MCLAREN HARRY G. MARTINS SANTOS MERCANICA SAMUEL C. WOLDMAN Please contact Jean Wallace of the Wayne Seminoff Company collect at (206)643-7780 concerning the mid-'60s Saphire Steamship Lines bankruptcy. EDDIE SESSIONS Please contact attorney Dan Stew­ art at (904)623-1701. Attorney Stewart says it is very important. ; San Francis Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston ^Sl.':Loiiill BARNEY LOANE Please contact your mother, Jane Loane, at (301) 335-0640 or (301) 342-9288. Or write to 7142 Cun­ ning Circle; Baltimore, MD 21220. 0 0• 0 0 0 ' • 0 2 '6 Port ; Philadelphis ,^Baltimore. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans lacksonville iSan Francisco; • •i: • . '• V ;-V A' • . • • • 0 u Totals 3 • .1.,; '.••'i""'- • y.' ;; • -• 'V-;,, .V ^1 ' ,1 ' ' 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 '0 0 0 -W "i #4, Seattle Puerto Rico Houston JcSt. Louili 0 0 m Totals 0 0 mi Totals All Departments 44 17 37 22 18 103 272 128 100 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority FEBRUARY 1-28, 1990•TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port THOMAS MALONE Please contact the Seafarers LOG for a message. 0' 0 Port ' 16 / DECK DEPARTMENT 0 •'.'•A'-"' 0 . ENGINE DEPARTMENT : ..^ STEWARD DEPARTMENT , • o 0 33 0;. 22:y,y '. 3 " 2 •C^ry., - J*? A Port Algonac ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 23 12 Totals All Departments 0 96 10 0 0 0 0 93 26 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. i ' . •'•••A: �^•• ••' .•' • 'ftft.:.v 20 '•.^- _; .;r3"v ,. 14-,,:;.;:;;:;^^ SSMFJUttRS LOG Four Classes Graduate From Lundeberg School •m '•%:J > sr-.fi^f"-'- Trainee Lifeboat Ciass 448 'I-';;-'!/ The graduates of trainee lifeboat class 448 are (from left, back row) Monell LIburd, William Bastianelli, Harold Gathers, Darren Henderson, Bobby D. Roach, Euwell Holloway, Sidney Mullis, James Beatty, Amy Corbett, Sean Coleman, James Jackson, Theodore James, (from left, middle row) instructor Bob Clinton, Barbara A. Guarine, Michael W. Carroll, Jeff W. Maskell, Daniel J. Pounds, Robert Woods, Brian EIrod, Oscar Cano, John David McKee, Mitch Rice, Kevin Moon, Gregory Schefield, Larry Dowell, Jonathan Von Sprecken, instructor Ben Cusic, (from left, front row) Donna Taylor, Hien Phan, Varryl Rollings, Kevin Hartley, Marc Reynolds, Terence Daniels, Hector Ayala, Damon Jordan, Denny L. Schoenradt and Dennis Burns. .|i^: i' rv- I' H^-;-- Diesei Engine Tech Courses •"isf , •w'nr-''- ;• ' Trainee Lifeboat Ciass 449 if • i • r: ^i:'^ J •fvi I'l I:J ft I il .' •f. I ['• ft l-"^ ,ft.„r Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 449 are (from left, back row) Jonathan Washbum, Sloan M. Keating, Timothy Meyn, Efrain Morales, Tim "Optimist" Burnett, Fredrick Paul Sanchez, Kevin AuBuchon, Aaron C. Wells, Mark Stabile, instructor Ben Cusic, (from left, front row) Ricardo C. Quinones, Eric Smith, Jimmy R. Rushing, Charlie Roban, Bobby Wright, Jeff Van Schambrook, William Trussell and Grant B. Jones III. Thinking about isducation? Seafarers and their dependents have until April 15,1990 to submit applications for the 1990 union scholarship program. Any de­ pendents of Seafarers or any SIU members who have the qualifica­ tions and who are thinking of pur­ suing a college level education should apply immediately. " i: • me APRIL /5" I f •I tft mme! Pictured in the top two photos are graduates of the Lundeberg School's diesei engine technology course. Among the subjects covered in the course material were two-stroke and four-stroke cycle operating prin­ ciples, maintenance and repair of diesei engines, intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling and fuel injection. In top photo are (from left, back row) Eric Nal, L. Craig, Tony Yore, Mike Las Dulce, Steve Brown, Rick Harris, (from left, front row) Bill Payne, Joseph Negron, Kenny Hanson, John S. Penrose and (kneeling) Aaron Bernard. In bottom photo are (from left, back row) Doug Rumball, Dean Klenke, Herman Best, Jeff McCranie, instructor Eric Malzkuhn, (from left, front row) Chris Devonish, Edwin Taylor, Robert Clark and Michael LeRoy Brown. Mail the request for scholarship program information to: The scholarship program in­ struction booklet comes with the necessary forms. The booklet is available at any union hall or by filling out and mailing this form. Four scholarships totaling $15,000 each will be awarded to dependents of Seafarers. Schol­ arship winners receive four yearly payments of $3,750 each. Three scholarships will be awarded to SIU members. Two awards total $6,000 each and are received in two payments of $3,000 over a two-year period. The third award is for $15,000. The winner of the $15,000 award will receive a $3,750 payment each year for four years. Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 Please send me the 1990 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, I procedures for applying and the application form. I I Name I I Book Number. I j Address I I City, State, Zip Code I Telephone Number I This sqppUcation is for I (self) (dependent) rlifi �started his black gang career on Cities Service tankers. Brother Brewer upgraded to QMED at Piney Point in 1982. He still lives in his native Leesville, LA. RUDOLPH CEFARATTI Rudolph Cefaratti, 62, joined the SIU in May 1945 in the port of New York. Bom in New Britain, CT, he served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Cefaratti sailed in the engine department and upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He calls Crosby, TX home. The photo aboveof MauriceC. "Duke" Duet was used by the Seafarers LOG shortly after It was taken In 1956. A seasoned veteran of many SIU political and contractual battles retires this month along with 25 other active union members. The Seafarers Pension Plan announced that 15 deep sea mem­ bers, 10 inland boatmen and one Great Lakes seaman will begin receiving their monthly retirement checks. After 45 years of sailing with the SIU, Maurice C. "Duke" Duet will begin an extended stay on land. Although Brother Duet will no longer ship, he ex­ pects to continue his long tradition of as­ sisting the union with its many endeavors. The 63-year-old Duet, who joined the union in July 1945 in the port of New Orleans, Juggled his time ashore between that city and St. Louis, where he now lives. Duke Duet has helped countless promaritime politicians in their successful bids to get elected to positions in federal, state and local government. St. Louis Mayor Vince Schoemehl honored Duet for his work in turning out that city's voters. Picket line duty has been one of Duet's many contibutions to his union. He was a familiar sight on the 1979 pick­ et lines against American Commercial Barge Lines. SIU St. Louis Port Agent Tony Sacco said Duet's consistent leader­ ship and enthusiastic participation in the ACBL beef inspired many of his union brothers. The Louisiana native's experience extended outside the United States. He sailed as bosun on the first U.S.-flag mer­ chant vessel run to China after relations with that country and the U.S. were nor­ malized in the '70s. Back in the '50s, he also was a guest at the official residence of then Argentine President Juan Peron, according to Port Agent Bob Hall. Duet upgraded to recertified bosun in 1974 at the Lundeberg School. Joining Duet in the ranks of SIU pensioners are: DEEP SEA JOHN CURLEW John Curlew, 63, joined the union in Febmary 1947. The deck department veteran was bom in Newburgh, NY. He upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship in 1975 and 1980. Brother Curlew lives in Reno, NY. . EDWARD DALE Edward Dale, 63, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York in November 1962. The Mobile, AL na­ tive served in the Army from 1945 to 1955. Brother Dale upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He has retired to Philadelphia, PA. Ramolo A. De Virgileo, 64, joined the SIU in July 1947 in the port of New York. The New York native upgraded his deck department endor­ sements at Piney Point in 1979 and 1980. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. JAMES C. DIES James C. Dies, 65, joined the union in March 1959 in the port of Lake Char­ les, LA. A veteran of the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945, Brother Dies started his galley gang career on Cities Service tankers. The Beaumont, TX na­ tive calls Lake Charles, LA home. ALBERT ESTRADA Edward L. Blanton, 65, joined the SIU in April 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Blanton, who was bom in Virginia, sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Blanton has retired to Bal­ timore. Albert Estrada, 67, joined the Seafarers in October 1947 in his native New Or­ leans after serving in the Navy from 1942 to 1945, Brother Estrada sailed in the steward department. He caught Delta Steamship vessels from 1963 to 1980. In 1981 he upgraded at Piney Point. He still lives in New Orleans. James D. Harmon, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1957 in the piort of New Orleans. The native of Owensboro, KY served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Forbes was an engine department member. John H. Forbes, 65, joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was bom in Old Trap, NC and served in the Navy from 1940 to 1946. Boatman Forbes worked as a cap­ tain for Interstate Oil and Transport, later Sonat Marine. He lives in Upper Darby, PA. JOHN LoPRETE John LoPrete, 63, joined the union in July 1968. Bom in Brazil, he served in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Lo­ Prete upgraded at the union's school in Piney Point in 1975. He calls Jackson Heights, NY home. JAMES H. MARTIN James H. Martin, 63, joined the SIU in November 1976. Boatman Martin worked on Mc Allister Brothers Towing boats before he retired to Norfolk, VA. CHARLES L. MARTINSEN Charles L. Martim sen, 65, joined the Seafarers in November 1964. The Norfolk, VA native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. Brother Martinsen sailed in the galley gang before retiring to Chesapeake, VA. KINGF.SHENG King F. Sheng, 65, joined the union in December 1970 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Bom in China, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Sheng lives in San Francisco. GEORGE E. NAUGLE George E. Naugle, 62, joined the Seafarers in July 1970 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Alliance, OH, he served in the Navy from 1945 to 1957. Boatman Naugle worked in the deck department on Interstate Oil and Transport boats. He calls Waynesville, NC home. h .• • MAURO S. OLAES EARL TALBOTT Earl Talbott, 63, joined the Seafarers in April 1948 in the port of New York. The Florida native served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Talbott resides in Houston. INLAND WALTER H. BEDGOOD Walter H. Bedgood, 65, joined the SIU in April 1979 in the port of Jackson­ ville, FL. The Georgia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He worked as a cook on Interstate and Ocean Transport ves­ sels. Boatman Bedgood lives in Ocala, FL. LEONARD CHARLES Leonard Charles, 59, joined the union in July 1962 in his native New Or­ leans. Boatman Charles worked in the engine depart­ ment on Crowley vessels. He resides in Trinidad, West In­ dies. Mario S. Olaes, 65, joined the Seafarers in March 1975. The Philippine native worked in the steward department. He lives in Norfolk, VA. • • 'J.'. . i'-, •• I • -.1-I -" • • • • ;rf: •. . GEORGE R. O'NEAL George R. O'Neal, 57, joined the union in January 1961 in the port of Norfolk, VA. He was bom in Hatteras, NC and served in the Army from 1949 to 1952. Boatman O'Neal worked in the deck department and upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. He resides in Chesapeake, VA. ' •/ CHARLES D. STOWE Charles D. Stowe, 64, joined the SIU in April 1969 at the port of Norfolk, VA. A native of Pamlico, NC, Boat­ man Stowe served in both the Navy and Coast Guard from 1943 to 1966. He worked as a captain for McAlister Brothers and attended conferences in Piney Point in 1977 and 1978. He has retired to Hatteras, NC. f- :• rff' RUSSELL T.WILSON Russell T. Wilson, 60, joined the Seafarers in September 1961 in his na­ tive Norfolk, VA. He worked in the deck department on Curtis Bay Towing boats. Boatman Wilson lives in Virginia Beach, VA. PATRICK DORRIAN VERNON FERGUSON JR. James H. Brewer, 59, joined the union in January 1969 in the port of New Or­ leans. After serving in the Navy from 1949 to 1953, he JOHN H. FORBES RAMOLO A. DeVIRGILEO EDWARD L. BLANTON JAMES H. BREWER JAMES D. HARMON Vemon Freguson Jr., 65, was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards prior to joining the SIU in April 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The South Carolina native upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1986. He has retired to Baltimore. Patrick Dorrian, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the deep sea division. The Philadelphia native served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. In September 1972, Brother Dorrian changed his book to the inland division. He worked in the deck department for Interstate Oil and Transport until he retired. Dorrian upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He calls Folcroft, PA home. GREAT LAKES LaVERNE W.COLE LaVeme W. Cole, 63, joined the Seafarers Intemational Union in 1953 in the port of Detroit: The Michigan native served in the Army during the 1940s. Brother Cole sailed in the engine depart­ ment before retiring to Charlevoix, MI. '. i �samim LOG 22 4: .,• Married in SIU Styie rj..i:'?v! Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice COBRA: Continuation HeaRh Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a pre­ mium, welfare coverage directly from the Plan, • V^' V'^ ' • -v.- ••""viti' ';V:' •'••-'• ^}'/ :• *'• • ' '.'r Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for Plan coverage must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this program. Jerri Dee Falk and SIU Port Agent Dave Heindel tied the knot last month, taking time out from at­ tending the MTD's executive board meeting. To obtain more information about this program, seafarers may call the membership services office at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674) or may write to: Know COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 If Wf , (The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a complete description of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rconciliation Act--or COBRA--program.) ; V V. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SPAD t-shiits FRONT The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, firstserved basis. BACK Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Please fill out the application below and mail It to: Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP. SOCIAL SECURITY # BOOK# PHONE# RATING. T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) S M XL SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and av^able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. ^:/ y-'if-f-f;:; FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the memtwrship by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. 3/90 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refimned from publishing' any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reafhrmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 19^, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �4M'-:2:y mmm ' :r-:- MKH 1990 23 Digest of Ships Minutes The Seafarers LOG attempts to prim as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minute are nvlewed by the union's contract departrrwnt. Those /5S(/es requiring attention or relation are Immediately addi^i^ by the union upon receipt of the ships minute. '•k. AMERICAN CORMORANT(Pacmc Gulf Marine), December 28 — Chairman Charles Davis, Secretary Susanne Cake, Deck Delegate Joe Allen. Secretary an­ nounced copies of SIU constitution and contract are available aboard for mem­ bers to read. Educational director said four members on ship are planning to upgrade at Piney Point. He said they are from all three departments. He reminded members more endorsements mean more money and opportunities. Treasurer noted $75 in movie fund and $37 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Copies of Seafarers LOG were received. Crew thanked Dante Slack for baking delicious cakes when crewmember's birthday is celebrated. Crew congratulated Chief Mate "Diego Dave" Kelly on being promoted to cap­ tain. Next port: Diego Garcia. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), December 3 — Chairman G. Diefenbach, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Rich Parrish, Deck Delegate Michael Moore, Engine Delegate Joseph Sadler, Steward Delegate Roberto Escobar. Educational director urged members to attend Lundeberg School. Treasurer noted $180 in ship's fiind. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT by engine and deck delegates. . Steward department thanked for job well done. Bosun and steward stressed impor­ tance of having the right endorsement for rated job. Next port, Jacksonville, FL. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), December 17 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director Terry Jacobson, Deck Delegate Michael Moore, Engine Dele­ gate George Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate Felix Camacho. Chairman said he is looking forward to good trip. He said SIU deserves these jobs as its mem­ bers are the best. He announced ship's phone system should be working for safety reasons. Secretary reported all is running well, ship is clean and crew is eating well. Educational director urged all members to take advantage of the edu­ cational and vacation opportunities avail­ able at Piney Point. He said members should watch Seafarers LOG for class starting dates. Treasurer announced $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Copies of Seafarers LOG received in Jacksonville, FL. In case ship goes into yard, crew reminded to register promptly and properly to reclaim jobs. Steward department thanked for great job. Steward thanked crew for keeping DEU N. Orelland onboard (he Over­ seas Chicago. mess hall clean. Next port: Odessa, USSR. Lffl£fl7YIVAl^£ (Liberty Maritime), December 10 — Chairman D. J. Garoutte, Secretary J. Bukowsky, Educa­ tional Director D. Hurts. Chairman reported topside was doing well. Treasurer announced $370 in movie fund. Engine delegate reported disputed OT and possible beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT given by the deck and steward delegates. Crew requested popcorn pop­ per or microwave oven and adequately stored and priced slopchest. Steward department thanked for getting job done. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. LNG ARIES (ETC), December 31 — Chairman R. Schwarz, Secretaiy R. Brown, Educational Director J. Yarmola, Deck Delegate A. Pickford, Engine Delegate D. Orsini, Steward Delegate H, Daniels. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Education­ al director asked members to read new shipping rules booklet from head­ quarters. Treasurer noted $245 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine, big Christmas dinner. Steward thanked crew for keeping lounge, mess hall and pantry clean. Next ports: Himeji and Tobato, Japan. MV GROTON (Apex Marine), December 31 •—Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director A. Gardner. Chairman announced ship payoff on Januaiy 9 at Stapleton, NY. He said crew repaired aft doors and noted aluminum was onboard to repair bosun and AB showers. He urged crew to donate to SPAD. Secretaiy stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point. Educa­ tional director asked crew to keep main door to house closed for safety while loading and discharging cargo. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked President Michael Sacco and other,SIU officials for getting new ships (Maritime Over­ seas and Occidental Petroleum) which create more jobs for membership. Crew donated new VCR for mess room. Vote of thanks was given to chief steward and chjef cook for their good food. Crew thanked for helping keep ship clean. Next port: Stapleton, NY. MV RANGER (Ocean Carriers), December 27 — Chairman Oscar Wiley Jr., Secretary Fulton Jenkins, Deck Delegate Charles Williams, Engine Delegate Tim Williams, Steward Delegate M. Jackson. Chairman updated crew on SIU lawsuit against Coast Guard on drug testing. Educational director urged crew to show good sense about safety. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed Presi­ dent Report from Seafarers LOG. Crew requested new washing machine and crew lists. Crew announced good refuel­ ing at sea with Navy ship. Vote of thanks given to steward department for Christmas dinner. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON iMaritims Overseas), December 17 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. E. Fletcher, Educational Director, H. But­ ler. Secretary listed repairs needed for switches on galley range, garbage dis­ posal, meat and chill box hooks, refriger­ ator for salad bar and large microwave oven. Disputed OT reported by deck del­ egate. No beefs or disputed OT given by engine and steward delegates. Crew reminded to give to SPAD. Crew noted launch service to Hawaii is very poor. Steward department thanked for its fine job. Next port: Hawaii. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON{Maiitime Overseas), December 31 — Chairman G. M. Westphal, Secretary B. Fletcher, Educational Director D. M. Hunts. Chair­ man noted all running smoothly except for steward department repairs. He said safety meeting was held. He urged crew to attend Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Secretary said company told him steward department repairs are on order. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Entire crew thanked for job well done. Crew especially thanked steward depart­ ment for nice holiday dinner as all diets were put on hold. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC(Sca-Lmd Ser­ vice), December 24 — Chairman W. C. Byrd, Secretary Jose Rivera III, Educa­ tional Director Michael Derringe, Deck Delegate Joseph Bidzilya, Steward Delegate Coy Hendricks. Chairman an­ nounced ship would pay off in Charles­ ton, SC on December 31. Educational director told members all departments have good jobs so upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer said ship's fund had no money. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review raising pension. Crew said winch is needed for tug lines. Steward department thanked for good Christmas meal. Next ports: Charleston, Port Everglades, FL and Houston, TX. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 11 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary H. H. Fielder, Educa­ tional Director O. Bermeo. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs concerning shore gang work at Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew requested another washing machine as one is not enough and new coffee maker. Crew asked union to look into towel shortage onboard. Steward department thanked for its fine job. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR {Sea-Lmd Ser­ vice), December 23 — Chairman Don McFarland, Secretary John J. Alamar, Educational Director Robert E. Ohler. Chairman noted small problems,onboard were handled. Good trip overall. He thanked steward department for two great holiday meals. Secretary thanked crew for keeping living quarters and recreation room clean. Treasurer an­ nounced purchase of VCR depleting movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment if Sea-Land is going to five-day week and not working weekends. Crew also asked all future changes in con­ tracts, pensions and welfare plans be listed in Seafarers LOG. ULTRASEA (American Transport), December 31 — Chairman Sim Hasson, Secretary G. Marzett. Chairman an­ nounced vessel would arrive in Houston on January 1 and pay off January 2. He stressed importance of contributing to SPAD to keep political activities moving. Secretary urged members to urgrade at Lundeberg School. Education­ al director asked that new washer and dryer be installed. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine job. Next port: Houston, TX. AMERICAN £46L£(Pacific Gulf Marine), January 7 — Secretary Michael Meany, Engine Delegate Earl Chappel, Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted receipt of Seafarers LOG. Crew asked for copies of ship's contract in each department. New TV and VCR have not arrived. Crew reported heating on ship is not adequate. Vote of thanks given to steward department. AMERICAN HERITAGE{Apex Marine), January 4 — Chairman Clyde Smith, Secretary A1 Holland, Engine Delegate Kevin Quinlan. Chairman announced new TV and VCR onboard. Educational director stated Seafarers LOGs had been received. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT given by engine delegate. Crew asked that faucets in rooms be fixed and checks be mailed home by company. BAY RIDGE (Bay Tankers), January 8 — Chairman T. Anderson, Secretary J. E. Lewis, Educational Director David Gossby, Engine Delegate Thomas Howell, Steward Delegate L. Cuevas. Chairman instructed crew to read new shipping rules booklet. Treasurer reported $90 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked steward to keep serving salad bar. BROOKS RANGE(lOM), January 21 — Chairman M. G. Gutierrez, Secretary R. A. Garcia, Educational Director Bob Hamil. Chairman announced deep sea contract ends June 15. Members with any suggestions should send them to the contracts department. Secretary thanked I' .JT • • ,;V. r! -i'. AB J. Sequillo aboard the Overseas Ohio. crew for keeping mess hall clean. Secretary and educational director both sent congratulations to Linda Fisher, new head of admissions at the Lun­ deberg School, and stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported crew very happy with food supplied by Recertified Steward Ray Garcia and Chief Cook John Browder. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into having companies supply work gloves and increasing dental plan coverage. Deck department and Chief Pumpman Bob Hamil thanked for major ^ tank cleanup. Next ports: Long Beach, CAandValdez,AK. FALCON CHAMPION{Seahawk Manage­ ment), January 6 — Chairman J. Chermesino, Secretary M. P Cox, Educa­ tional Director D. Simmons. Chairman read November 1 letter pertaining to new shipping rules. He announced payoff Jan­ uary 8 in New York. Treasurer noted $148.26 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT in engine or steward depart­ ments. Next port: New York. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), January 21 — Chairman Rich Wil. son. Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Terry Jacobsen, Deck Delegate Warren Bonneville, Engine Delegate Alan Less. Treasurer announced $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun said he would ask board­ ing patrolman for one day's pay after each voyage or standby at first U.S. port for any entitled crewmember. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), January 14 — Chairman R. J. Callahan, Secretary Alexander P. Reyer, Educational Direc­ tor Jose Camelo, Deck Delegate Louis F. Sorito, Engine Delegate Ralph Gosnell, Steward Delegate Brian T. McEleney. • •' -1 Continued on page 24 .r;.' -y; 'J:-.- �i^ir i'iign«jV|ff4i,^rii.Vgi5ia^ SCAfAROtS LOG S'iiltef',:' ..-.i.. > Ar^ .,. Continuedfrom page 23 mMr 'Hi" •A •-•••. 1 if " ' 5^S® >•:,;• •- 'i '"f>'Vr .i-- ^I .V.r-'v^i •,.. •' r/>. "•$- : ;5t ;5t".-V •.- . f; A ^'..J fc::-, • ;• 'A.'tK'y/ I'-Y ^ 'Y V, -1, . • ., Y, -;Y:. - ; ' • •' • 'I' ' ' " • ' ' " ' ' ' .mm Y-' t' A: % • I :l: II ;• f« . I' :|i if }ife--' Secretary reminded crew to work safely and be aware of dangers onboard. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $650 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew acknow­ ledged receipt of Seafarers LOG. Crew asked to keep noise level in weight room down after 2000. hours. Crew asked head­ quarters to send copy of new shipping rules to vessel. LNG ARIES (ETC), January 21 — Chair­ man R. Schwarz, Secretary R. Brown, Educational Director J. Yarmola, Deck Delegate A. Pickford, Engine Delegate D. Orsini, Steward Delegate H. Daniels. Chairman noted all was quiet onboard. He urged entry ratings to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Treasitfer armounced $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department thanked for nice pool parties and good food overall. Crew thanked for keeping mess hall and pantry clean. Next port: Tobata. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), January 7 — Chairman J. W. Gamer, Secretary R. Adams. Chairman said vessel would be going into yard on Febmary 19. Treasurer noted $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received copies of Seafarers LOG. Crew stated they have been running out of milk and bath soap which are not being ordered in accord with contract. LNG LEO (ETC), January 13 — Chair­ man Fred Pehler, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Deck Delegate Lee White, Engine Delegate David Terry Jr., Steward Delegate Dana Cutmingham. Chairman discussed upcoming contract negotia­ tions and urged members to send sugges­ tions to contracts department. He announced most repairs have been or will be handled at next port. Secretary read rriinutes of last meeting. Education­ al director reminded crew dates for all Lundeberg School classes are posted in Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $580 in ship's fund and $40 in communica­ tions fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated A. C. Brandt, ETC vice president, came aboard in Sin­ gapore. He was invited to participate in ship's union meeting to speak with crew and answer questions. Crew gave Brandt big hand at end of his presentation. New microwave oven will te installed in near future. Crew told to dress properly for meals. Next port: Osaka, Japan. LNG VIRGO (ETC), January 7 — Chair­ man Billie Darley, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director P. Wolf, Deck Delegate Carlos Pineda, Engine Delegate Ramon Ali, Steward Delegate William Christmas. Chairman stressed noisy and loud radio playing will not be tolerated. He suggested use of head­ phones. He also discussed new shipping rules. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point and to protect themselves when ashore. Treasurer reported $14.40 in ship's fiind and $500 frxrm company for fresh fruit and fish. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done, especially during holiday season. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 19 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connally, Steward Delegate Richard Worobey. EJeck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into removing no strike clause from upcoming contract. Chief Cook Richard Worobey praised for doing extra good job in galley. Crew noted OT not consistent and suggested offering OT on rotating man basis. Next port: Houston, TX. OMICOLUUBIA (OMI Corp.), January 7 — Chairman R. Marrero, Secretary C. The S.S. Ultramar loaded up at Union Grain in Houston, TX for its voyage to Poland. Members of the steward department on that trip are, from the left: Steward Assistant H. Batiz, Steward G. Marzett, Chief Cook E. Singleton and Steward Assistant A. Angel. Moss, Educational Director A. G. Milne. Chairman announced ship would pay off January 14 in Long Beach, CA. He urged members to read new shipping rules and to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported.Crew acquired new VCR for ship. Big thanks to steward department for good Christmas and New Year's din­ ners. Next port: Long Beach, CA. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), January 14 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director G. W. L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Gary L. Dates, Engine Delegate George F. Damey, Steward Delegate James R. Parker. Chairman noted some onboard repairs to be done. He requested head­ quarters to send welfare plan booklets. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD, the pork chops of the SIU. He reminded members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer noted $212 in movie fund. May purchase a few movies in Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked not to bum coffee pots. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Houston, TX. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), January 9 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Direc­ tor M. Williams. Chairman armounced ship would pay off January 12 in Texas. All department delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Crew reminded to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Crew continued to note shortage of towels since November. Captain is paying extra for those who wash their own towels. Another 10 dozen have been ordered as of this trip. Vote of thanks and job well done given to all three departments. Next port: Hous­ ton, TX. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 7 — Chairman N. Pratts, Secretary R. Griswold, Educational Di­ rector H. Schlveter, Deck Delegate M. Delaney, Engine Delegate C. Everett, Steward Delegate T. McNeills. Chair­ man reported beef conceming licensed officers performing unlicensed work. He noted stack gas problem on Atlantic class vessels wi^ particles emanating from vents despite repairs. Secretary said repairs are needed in galley. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate rereported stack gases unbearable on bridge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into raising pensions and adding pension cost of living clause. Crew asked contracts de­ partment to look into allowing payoffs whenever in port, to allow QMED^lectrician to help with docking/undocking of vessel and to create system of emer­ gency relief for permanent members to prevent job loss. Vote of thanks to deck and engine departments for cleaning up after themselves. Crew requested radio for crew lounge and new washer and dryer. Next ports: Elizabeth, NJ, Nor­ folk, VA and Charleston, SC. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 14 — Chairman T. Koebel, Secretary J. Johnson, Deck Delegate R. Strength, Engine Delegate J. Ortiz, Steward Delegate D. Meder. Chair­ man said crew entitled to holiday pay on January 11 in San Juan as MM&P and D1 MEBA received pay for Longshoremen's holiday. He reported drug testing cards had been extended until June. Treasurer noted $300 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to review increasing pensions. Crew asked to help keep laundry room clean. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 21 — Chairman S. J. Rallo, Secretary J. Collis, Educational Director C. Welsh, Deck E>elegate R. Garay, Engine Delegate D. McDonald, Steward Delegate R. Escobar. Chairman armounced payoff would take place as soon as patrolman boards in San Juan. He said company not supplying enough fresh provisions and linens in other U.S. ports. Secretary said safety meeting was held conceming accidents on Sea-Land vessels. He noted crew would ask con­ tracts department to increase size of deck department. No beefs or disputed OT. Steward department thanked for good food and job. Next ports: San Juan, Rio Haina, Dominican Republic and Jackson­ ville, FL. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 3 — Chairman W. E. Lough, Secretary J. Delorey, Educational Director R. Blackwell. Chairman an­ nounced captain telexed company re­ questing enough money to cash year-end checks at payoff. He informed per­ manent crewmembers company requests they sign off in Long Beach rather than Oakland. Educational director urged crew to save cans for ship's fund. Treasurer noted $419 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company to install water fountain on second deck. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 13 — Clhairman L. E. Wat­ son, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director R. Chapman, Deck Delegate R. Camthers, Steward Delegate S. Wilson. Educational director asked for donations for VCR. Treasurer armounced $157 in ship's fund. Crew voted to donate $60 to Tacoma (WA) Seaman's Center and $25 to American Merchant Marine Library. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thawed radio officer for installing receivers in all rooms. Steward department thanked for nice Christmas dirmer. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-LAND HAWAII(Sea-Land Service), January 2 — Chairman announced payoff January 7 at Long Beach. Educa­ tional director noted need for more movies while treasurer reported no money in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review return to six-month rotary shipping and no permanent jobs. Crew requested washing machine for greasy work clothes. Next port: Oakland, CA. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), January 15 — Chairman L. Freebum, Secretary F. Sisori, Educational Director S. Speedy, Deck Delegate M. Talalotu, Steward Delegate B. Racklin. Treasurer noted $3.50 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Crew asked to keep lounge neater. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), January 28 — Chairman R. F. Garcia, Secretary F. King, Deck Delegate J. Alves, Engine Delegate M. D. Levan, Steward Delegate J. L. Stein. Chairman announced payoff scheduled after cus­ toms and immigration clear vessel. He reminded members to look into scholar­ ship program for children heading for college. Educational director posted 1990 schedule of classes at Piney Point and urged members to upgrade. He asked crew to donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs' or disputed OT reported by deck and en­ gine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into having vacation days credited toward days at sea for pen­ sion. Crew asked to keep ship clean. Copies of Seafarers LOG received in Hong Kong. Ship picked up milk in Japan after mnning out. Crew requested steak knives. It also sought company shuttle service in Busan because of pos­ sible trouble with local residents. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), January 21 — (Hhairman James Rader, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc­ tor J. Del Rio, Engine Delegate Willie Lee Jr. Chairman stated voyage was smooth and thanked steward department for holiday meals. Secretary urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked chair be put in wheelhouse for helmsman. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), January 7 — Chairman A. Harrington, Secretary D. B. Smith, Educational Direc­ tor J. Dellinger. Chairman thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational direc­ tor stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point and giving to SPAD. Engine delegate reported beef with chief and first engineers. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next ports: Boston, MA and Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 19 — Chairman T. K. O'Brien, Secretary C. Crane, Educational Director M. Phillips. Chairmari stressed • importance of U.S.govemment's drug regulations. Secretary noted $150 in ship's fund. Educational director reported temporary stay on random drug testing because of SIU's lawsuit. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sought clarification of lookout duties. Crew asked if money could be telexed home even at own expense. Next port: Tacoma, WA. See page 26 for information on using official logbooks from the National Archives to help WWII merchant mariners verify their wartime service. �> '.'r, •Ar.'i: 't i •- .i\ " 'f * I Erasmo Flecha, 88, passed away January 12. Bom in Humacao, PR, he joined the SIU in November 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Flecha sailed in the engine de­ partment. His wife, Josephine, survives him. GEORGE W. FLOOD George W. Rood, 85, died during December 1989. The Bermuda native joined the union in December 1945. His first ship was the Alcoa Pros-pector and he con­ tinued to sail in the steward department on Alcoa vessels during the '40s and '50s. Brother Rood retired in July 1965. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. was a charter member of the SIU, joining in November 1938 in the port of Mobile, AL. Brother Costlow sailed in the engine department and shipped from both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts before retir­ ing in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Violet, and daughter, Stephanie Mellema. EDWARD CAUDILL Edward Caudill, 74, passed away February 1. Bom in Ken­ tucky, he joined the Seafarers in May 1952 in the port of New Voric. The galley g^g veteran upgraded to recertified steward at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Caudill began receiving his pension in November 1982. His wife, Rosalie, survives him. JULIO FIGUEROA Julio Figueroa, 75, died Janu­ ary 21. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Figueroa sailed in the steward department after joining the union in August 1944 in the port of New York. He volunteered for many union activities. His last ship was the Sea-Land Charleston before he retired in July 1977. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Juana. AURELIO FINNOCinO Aurelio Finnochio, 80, passed away Novem­ ber 17, 1989. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in September 1972 in his native San Francis­ co. Brother Finnochio received his first pension check in August 1978. JOHN H.FURR John B. Rannery, 85, died Jan­ uary 10. The deck department veteraii was bom in New Jer­ sey. Brother Rannery joined the Seafarers in August 1943 in the port of New York. He as­ sist^ the union during many beefs by walking in picket lines and distributing materials. He retired in July 1969. ' '"S BROWN HUSZAR JENSC. MADSEN Brown Huszar, 75, died November 2,1989. A nafive of Hungary, he joined the Seafarers in May 1944 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Huszar sailed in the galley gang before he retired in Febmary 1977. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Jens C. Madsen, 77, passed away. The native of Denmark joined the union in October 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Madsen sailed in the engine department before he began collecting his pension in January 1978. He is survived by his wife, Louise. TOM KARATZAS Tom Karatzas, 73, passed away December 25,1989. He was bom in Greece and had been a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, an SIUNA affiliate, before joining the SIU in September 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Ktu-atzas, who retired in May 1977, is survived by his wife, Betty. John H. Furr, 63, passed away December 12,1989. The Ar­ kansas native served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He joined the SIU in October 1956 in the port of Houston. The . deck department veteran up­ graded at the Lundeberg School in 1975 and 1979 be­ fore retiring in May 1989. Brother Furr is survived by his wife, Lucille. Alfred J. Karr, 70, died Octo­ ber 19,1989. The Camden, NJ native joined the union in Sep­ tember 1953 in the port of New York. He was member of the black gang before retiring in October 1984. Brother Karr's wife, Peggy, survives him. CARY A. GARNER MARIO G.LOPEZ Cary A. Gamer, 81, died Octo­ ber 27,1989. A native of Randleman, NC, he served in the Army from 1939 to 1943. * Brother Gamer joined the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in May 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, VA. He began collecting his pension in July 1971. Mario G. Lopez, 84, passed away December 5, 1989. A native of Yauco, PR, he was a charter member of the union, having joined the SIU in December 1938 in the port of San Juan. He saw active overseas duty as a merchant mariner during World War II. The deck department veteran last sailed on the Beatrice Vic­ tory before retiring in Decem­ ber 1969. Brother Lopez is survived by his wife, Onesina. ENRIQUE GONZALEZ Enrique Gonzalez, 82, passed away De­ cember 19,1989. He was bom in Key West, FL and joined the union in November 1949 in the port of Tampa. Brother Gonzalez sailed in the deck department before retiring in December 1972. NICHOLAS GORESH Nicholas Goresh, 78, died No­ vember 5,1989. The Pennsyl­ vania native became a Seafarer in May 1945 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Goresh sailed in the steward department and retired in May 1974. His wife, Julia, survives him. SVENDHOMMEN JOHNB.FLANNERY f.'-w > rr^hinr- Svend Hommen, 67, passed away June 6,1989. Bom in Norway, he joined the SIU in May 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Honunen up­ graded his engine department endorsement to QMED in 1972 at the union's school in Piney Point. He began receiving his pension in July 1978. ALFRED J. KARR TORSTEN LUNDKVIST Torsten Lundkvist, 81, died January 26. A native of Sweden, he joined die union in May 1951 in the port of New York. Early in his deck depart­ ment career he sailed on Water­ man Steamship vessels. Brother Lundkvist started col­ lecting his pension in March 1975. He is survived by his wife, Rosa. JOHNMcKAREK John McKarek, 73, died De­ cember 25, 1989. Bom in New York, he joined die Seafarers in June 1943. Brother McKarek sailed in the deck department. He retired in June 1973. His wife, Mitsuko, survives him. T. C. MALGNE T. C. Malone, 72, died January 19. A native of Boaz, AL, he joined the Seafarers in August 1959 in the port of Houston. Brother Malone retired from the galley gang in December 1980. His wife, Gladys, sur­ vives him. ARTHUR M. MAYER Arthur M. Mayer, 77, died January 2. He was bom in New York City and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, prior to its merger with the SIU, in Febmary 1966 in the port of San Francisco. He started drawing his pension in December 1979. the union in September 1964 in Port Arthur, TX and sailed in the engine department on Slade In­ corporated vessels. Boatman Jones retired in January 1969. He is survived by his wife, Mattie. CLAUDE M. MIDGETT Claude M. Midgett, 75, passed away De­ cember 30, 1989. The Kitty Hawk, NC native served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He joined the Seafarers in September 1966 and sailed in the engine department on vessels owned by the Virginia Pilots Association and the As­ sociation of Maryland Pilots. Boatman Midgett retired in Febmary 1981. JOHN L. PARKS John L. Parks, 43, died Novem­ ber 19,1989. He was bom in Ellijay, GA. Boatman Parks joined the SIU in April 1969 in the port of Philadelphia and worked in the deck department on Interstate Oil and Transport boats. He was an active member at the time of his death. •I, HARVEY W. MORRIS Harvey W. Morris, 77, passed away December 28,1989. The native of Hutchinson, KS joined the Seafarers in Septem­ ber 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Morris sailed in the steward department until his retirement in October 1965. He is survived by his wife, Lil­ lian. EVARISTO PANTOJA Evaristo Pantoja, 71, died January 21. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the union in March 1943 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department before retiring in September 1980. Brother Pantoja's wife, Rita, survives him. LUKEJ.WYMBS Luke J. Wymbs, 71, passed away Janu­ ary 11. He was bom in Ireland and joined the SIU in April 1951 in the port of Norfolk, VA. Brother Wymbs began his seafaring career sailing On Victory Car­ riers and Waterman Steamship vessels. He upgraded his deck department ratings at Piney Point in 1973 and 1975. He volunteered for union activities and assisted another SIU mem­ ber to become a naturalized American citizen. Wymbs retired in October 1981. JOE ROUGHTON Joe Roughton, 73, passed away November 12,1989. The North Carolina native joined the Seafarers in June 1959 in the port of Baltimore. He worked in the black gang on G & H Towing and Moran boats. Boat­ man Roughton upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He started collecting his pension in April 1982. IRA TURNER "•V."'?' : J- " s'' ,• IraTumer, 85, died January 21. The deck de­ partment veteran was bom in New Jersey. He joined the union in July 1960 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Tumer retired in January 1970. He is survived by his wife, Kathiyn. GREAT LAKES NORDPEDERSEN Nord Pedersen, 94, passed away January 31. Bom in Norway, he joined the Intemational Dr^ge Workers Union in 1917 which merged into the SIU's Great Lakes Division in 1961. He was a dredge worker for Great Lakes Dredge and Pock until his retirement in April 1967. Brother Pedersen is survived by his wife, Anna. ' ,; ; ' ! CHARLES E. RITCHARDS INLAND GEORGE W.JONES George W. Jones, 81, died No­ vember 13, 1989. Bom in Texas, he joined Charles E. Ritchards, 81, died January 11. A na- ^ tive of Thomasville, MI, Contittued pit 26 '. •> • l.v' -'Aits �SEAAWfffS LOG ^ Final Continued from pt^e 25 he joined the union in Novem­ ber 1953 in the port of Frank­ fort, MI. Brother Ritchards sailed in the engine department before retiring in January 1971. His wife, Thelma, survives him. WILBUR SAUCIER Wilbur Saucier, 84, passed away January 28. He was bom in Ocanto, WI and joined the SIU in October 1955 in the , port of Frankfort, MI. Brother Saucier sailed in the steward -V?;:- " department. He began collect­ ing his pension in September 1975. RAILROAD MARINE DANIEL A. ZELLER Daniel A. Zeller, 89, died Janu­ ary 24. He joined the union in July 1960 in his na­ tive New York City. Brother Zeller sailed in the deck depart­ ment for the New York Central Railroad marine division. He retired in July 1965. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Catherine. Keep Your Union Strong — Participate In Union Meetings :i-:: • i ?ir, inr, • Sumnfiary Annual Report for the SIU Pacific DIstrict-PMA Pension Plan .,; V • •••' This is a summary of the Aimual Report for the SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan [Employer Identification No. 946061923, Plan No. 001] fira-the year ended July 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as requir^ under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). .'-'Jf-.r;: Basic Financial Statement •rh^; ^:- •• •V i •;: ;::•• • :• ' ' "' • ' • ^-''y ® Minimum Funding Standards j|; TV". Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was con­ tributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum fimding standards of ERISA. I- Your Rights to Additional Information J !;'>•, ife: i fi •iiv. •I ' • ,P^- y y'r-r-,. it fr'; *• • ^ • i: Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $15,285,164. These expenses included $1,034,753 in administrative expenses and $14,250,411 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 6,456 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $145,425,056 as of July 31,1989, compared to $134,109,722 as.of July 31, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $11,315,334. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of $26,600,498 including employer contributions of $1,505,515, earnings from investments of $7,877,370, stock dividends of $820,908, ne( realized gain on sale or exchange of assets of $1,837,815, unrealized apprecia­ tion of assets of $14,536,948 and other income of 21,942. Employees do not contribute to this Plan. You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are in­ cluded in that report: 1 .An accountant's report; 2A^ts held fw investments; 3.Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full Atmual Report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Flan Administrator, SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francis­ co, California 94105. Telephone Number: (415)495-6882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San FrarKisco, California 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C. or to obtain a copy from the U. S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs.' Requests to the Department of Labm-should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, NS507 Pensirm and Welfare Benefit Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20216 National Archives Heips WWil Seafarers Verify War Service for Veterans' Benefits If a World War II merchant mariner has found it difficult to obtain evidence of his wartime service, help may be available fi°om the National Archives. The federal government's record center has the official logbooks of merchant vessels active in World War II service. The National Archives has dis­ tributed those logbooks to its eight regional offices. Official Logbooks During the war, the official logbooks were turned in at the U.S. port entered at the end of the voyage. The National Archives has placed those logbooks in a regional archives central to the various ports in the United States where the logbooks were turned in. Official logbooks were issued to American reg­ istered vessels in the foreign trade at the beginning of each voyage. After 1937, these logs were also issued to vessels engaged in the coastwise trade. If a former WWI merchant mariner cannot locate any of the documents necessary to apply for veterans' status, and if the Coast Guard cannot find evidence of service in its records, then the logbooks held by the National Archives regional archives may be the next best source of verification. It's been a little more than two years since the Defense Department granted World War II U.S. merchant seamen who sailed between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945 veterans' status—some­ thing denied them for 43 years. But, this action does not mean automatic benefits for WWII merchant mariners. The first step in the process is obtaining evidence of wartime service. The former seamen should submit copies of any documents in their possession which could help to verify their service, to the United States Coast Guard, along with Form DD 2168, "Application For Dis­ charge of Member or Survivor of Member of Group Certified To Have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States," (available from all offices of the Veterans Administration). Requests should be addressed to: Commandant (GMVP:1/12), United States Coast Guard, 21(X) 2nd Street, S.W., Washington, DC 10593-0001. How to Obtain Logbook Copies Requests for copies of merchant vessel logbooks should be addressed to the director of the National Archives regional archives which holds logbooks for the port at which the individual's vessel ended its voyage. Listed in the box in the right column are the ports of voyage termination and the correspnding regional archives center. 1. Requests for logbook copies must be made in writing., 2. Requests for copies needed to verify veteran status must state that copies are needed for this purpose. 31 Requests must include: full name of vessel (for example, SS WALTER SCOTT, not SS SCOTT); name of port where the voyage ended, and approximate dates of the voyage, including the month and the year. Archives regional archives from which the copies are ordered. Info Contained in Logbooks The logbooks in the regional archives are not the traditional ships' logs often referred to as "deck logs." Rather they are those issued to masters of vessels in accordance with federal laws and regula­ tions passed to protect the health and welfare of merchant sailors. Entries initially recorded offenses and desertions punishable by forfeiture of wages, and injuries or illnesses of crewmembers. Later legislation required entries concerning circumstan­ ces surrounding passengers aboard ship. Also re­ quired were entries recording emergency drills held, and the watertight integrity of the vessel. What the logbooks do not contain, however, are descriptions of wartime actions in which the vessel was involved, or daily entries concerning the opera­ tions of the ship. That information was usually in­ cluded in the deck logs. Also, some WWII period logbooks do not name ports visited during the voyage due to wartime security restrictions. Restrictions Since official merchant vessel logbooks contain information relating to many individuals which may be of a personal nature, they are subject to the privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Therefore, any entries which relate to medical or disciplinary matters concerning individuals OTHER THAN THE REQUESTOR may have to be deleted from copies provided. Also note that the location of logbooks for some ports is presently unknown. The Coast Guard and the National Archives are attempting to locate logbooks for ports not listed in the box below. But in some cases, vessels registered in foreign countries were not required to maintain and turn in logbooks of this type. Where to Write Regional Archives New England Region National Archives 380 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02154 (617)647-8100 Date Span Boston, MA Portsmouth, NH Portland, ME Providence, RI 1942-53 1942-55 1941-55 1941-53 Northeast Region New York, NY National Archives New York, NY Bldg. 22 - MOT Bayonne Bayonne.NJ 07002-5388 (201)823-7252 1942-58 1959 Mid-Atlantic Region National Archives 9th & Market Streets, Room 1350 Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215)597-3000 1919-21 (942-56 1958-59 1942-57 1964-67 1940-55 Copies Provided Free of Charge If the requested logbook(s) can be located, the veteran will te provided, FREE OF CHARGE, ONE copy of the logbook pages needed to verify veteran status. These are: 1. The logbook cover. 2. Page 3, which shows inclusive dates of voyage, name of master and, usually the names of the ports visited. , 3. Pages containing the entire crew list. 4. Pages containing any entries which specifical­ ly relate to the injury, illness and treatment/hospitalization of the requestor. Requests for more than one copy of the required pages (and all requests for copies of pages not needed to verify veteran status) are subject to a minimum charge of $5.00 (this covers the cost of up to 14 pages). Additional pages beyond this are $.35 each. The regional archives will send a bill with the copies, or notify the requestor of the cost if it is more than $5.00. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH THE INITIAL REQUEST. All payments must be paid by check or money order made payable to National Archives Trust Fund Board (or NATFB), and addressed to the National Port Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD Norfolk, VA (includes Wilming­ ton, NO Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth, VA 1956-57 1963-64 Southeast Region Savannah, GA National Archives Jacksonville, FL 1557 St. Joseph Avenue Tampa, FL East Point, GA 30344 (404)763-7477 1941-53 1943-51 1942-51 Southwest Region National Archives 501 West Felix Street P.O. Box 6216 Fort Worth, TX 76115 (817)334-5525 Brownsville, TX Corpus Qiristi, TX Galveston, TX Houston, TX Mobile, AL New Orleans, LA Port Arthur, TX 1946-59 1943-72 1941-74 1942-73 1942-56 1942-76 1939-70 Pacific SW Region National Archives 24000 Avila Road P.O. Box 6719 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-6719 (714)643-4241 Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA (includes Wilming­ ton, Long Beach & San Pedro) San Luis, CA Port Hueneme, CA 1916-42 1942-54 1942-54 1945 Pacific NW Region National Archives 6125 Sand Point Way,NE SeatUe,WA 98115 (206)526-6507 San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Portland, OR Coos Bay, OR Astoria, OR 1927-57 1890-1911 1910-37 1940-58 1942-58 1914-27 1915-40 �VV , '.'.'-' . • ".J •-. ' MARCH mo 27 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE inglne Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date QMED-Any Rating August 31 June II July 20 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler June II Marine Electronics Technician July 6 April 16 Marine Electrical Maintenance July 5 May 14 Diesel Engine Technology June 8 May 14 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. All Programs Are Geared to Improve Job Skills of 5IU Members and to Promote the American Maritime Industry April-June 1990 The following is the current course schedule for April-June 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: AU members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. 1990 Adult education Schedule Check-In Completion Date Date April 2 May 11 May 28 July 6 Lifeboatman April 16 April 27 May 14 May 25 June 11 June 22 Simulator Shiphandling May 14 May 25 June 18 June 29 Radar Certification April 9 April 13 April 30 May 4 Celestial Navigation May 7 June 8 Tankerman April 16 April 27 Limited Mate August 10 June 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Course Able Seaman ¥iBM...f' r'' . •.' •"•'/rC , Recertlflcatlon Programs Oil Spill Course April 30 May 4 May 14 May 18 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. May 28 through July 20 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP • Yes - (.State) Date of Birth- Primary Language Spoken • Telephone. With this application COPIES of your discharges /nusr be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. , Mo./Day/Year (Zip Code) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. ^ RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED .. DATE OF DISCHARGE Department. — • Yes GNo v • Yes • No Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: U.S. Citizen: Home Port VESSEL •—_—^ Book #. Social Security #. Seniority No • . ^ (.Street) . (City) CPR:, • Yes Date Available for training (Middle) Address. No • Firefighting: • Yes . . NoQ Upgrading Applicatloa (First) Completion Date July 2 Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) SHtSS College Program Schedule for 1990 (Lasl) Check-In Date May 28 Course Steward Recertification Completion Check-In Date Date Gourse Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Name I J:- ^ 'i' Steward Upgrading Courses FULL 8-weck Sessions •t', The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course Date Date April 30 June 9 High School Equivalency (GED) April 30 June 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) April 30 June 8 English as a Second Language (ESL) May 11 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course April 23 July 6 June 18 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. June 8 Developmental Studies June 4 Deck Upgrading Courses I; ' ;'t';'-r':fj- • 1: ^ ; — SIGNATURE. I Am intereslcd in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicaled Here if Nol Lisled Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. DFXK Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes . GNo (If yes, fill in below) • • • Q • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Male Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course to Trainee Program: From. Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance O Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Course(s) Taken. DATE. • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & (Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief t'ingineer Motor Vessel • Original .Vd l^ngineer Steam or Motor Q Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook Q] Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook AI.L DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADUl.T EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO .Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. :0674 3/90 -Xi'- '• '';S> » ^',1 .'pi' '' 7 XiV T -jj;, '' , 1 Yfii ' • s 1 -• '-(i- ^5 1. ... •.( �j-',i;.'C ;* ;•;• SOfARCRS LOG SEAEUtEBS ''%i-'n'..\:hi-:-' r//- ABOARD THE USNS SILAS BENT ••?-.^' 1 • Vfff"'',li'',. • - . fcr- • ^.t DEHIL Signs are posted throughout the vessel: "Fire Drill 1300 Today." All the crewmembers know when the alarm is sounded they will have to spring into action. The USNS Silas Bent is in a West Coast port for repairs. The full crew is back onboard as the MAR Ship Oper­ ators vessel is nearing its sailing date. The day is gray and dank with a bonechilling wind whippingacross the har­ bor. It is not the best of days for a fire drill, yet the crew is aware that a fire will not pick a perfect day to start. As the alarm sounds, crewmembers run to their stations in what appears to an outsider to be utter chaos. However, each person heads directly for his or her fire station to await orders. In just minutes the in­ spection team is satisfied and asks the crew to assemble in a common area for further information. The deck department is told it must fight a deck fire. Although it is a drill, the members must wear protec­ tive gear and use the hoses. Under the watchful eye of the ship's officers. Bosun Michael Marquette helps the able seamen into their uniforms while the ordinary seamen unfurl the hoses. In less than five minutes, both fire hoses are spraying streams of water off the port side into the harbor to extinguish the mock flames. Fire drills are regular training on SIU ships. All graduates of the Seafar­ The alarm sounds and it's all men to their ers Harry LundebergSchool must take stations. It is no different on the USNS firefighting before leaving Piney Silas Bent as crewmembers Point. Members know they must be scurry to their prepared in case the unthinkable hap­ respective stations to prepare for pens. the fire drill. ;• ^•- i'l?;' T,• ^ pi:-"': fit K'l •=-/ V 0': Able Seaman Jack Cooper discovers there can be some fun as he dons the flame retardant jacket for the exercise. HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS CHILD? partment undertook an all-out search for the missing teenager, but virtually no clues have tumed up. The case has proven firustrating. One of the only tools at the family's disposal has been the photo distribu­ tion campaign by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Christopher will reach his 21st birthday on August 9, so the National Center has updated its picture file on him by distributing age-enhanced drawings. He can be identified by small moleson his right arm and upper right chest. Ordinary Seaman Almus Allen finds out that all the firefighting training he received at the Lundeberg School comes in handy during the drill. This was Allen's first week on the job after graduating from Piney Point. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION Five years ago, 15-year-old Chris­ topher James Harvey and his father were at the family's summer home near Pagosa Springs, CO. Christopher was all set to leave for a sumer camp in Albuquerque, NM. He made his way over to a neighbor's house to say goodbye, and hasn't been seen since. The Hinsdale County ShcrifTs De- SHOULD CONTACT The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 OR Hinsdale County Sheriff's Department 1-303-944-2291 OR Your Local FBI Office Summary Annual Report for the SIU Pacific Dlstric^PMA Pension Plan for 1980 Pagi^f ;. i''V J;|ir:t:f IS':-'':. As crewmembers adjust his life support system, Able Seaman Mate Anzulovich keeps his hands out of the way to ensure a proper fit. .-•^ici' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU COMPANY AWARDED NINE SHIPS LUNDEBERG ELECTED HEAD OF SUP DOT TRANSPORT POLICY NO HELP TO SHIPPING NUNN STRESSES VITAL SHIP ROLE IN NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY BUTCHER, LEBACK URGE BACK OF AMERICAN-FLAG SHIPPING AFL-CIO THEME URGES 'REBUILDING AMERICA' SACCO SAYS U.S. WORKERS MUST BE NATION'S PRIORITY HOUSE REPS PLEDGE SUPPORT OF MARITIME OBJECTIVES SEATIME APPROVED FOR SIMULATOR COURSE CENSUS WILL AFFECT FUTURE BILLS SIU SCHOOL BRINGS TRAINING TO 4 VESSELS OF SEALIFT FLEET BREAUX REMINDS TRADE REP OF BUSH PLEDGE ON U.S. SHIPPING TRANSCOM COMMANDER WANTS AID FOR SEALIFT CAPABILITY GREAT LAKES SIU MEMBERS UPGRADE SKILLS DURING WINTER CREW IS PROUD TO BE PART OF THE NEW DIEHL OVER 600 SEAFARERS ORDER SPAD T-SHIRTS BABY BOND PROCESS IS SIMPLIFIED ADVENTURESOME 72-YEAR OLD STILL SAILING, TELLING SEA STORIES TANKER LOADING PLAN WOULD ELIMINATE SPILLS SAFETY BOARD'S TWO-YEAR STUDY DETERMINES FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS ARE UNSAFE 'FRENCHY' RUF DIES AT 70 SIU CREWS ON DIXIE TUGS HELP MOVE BARGES NATIONAL ARCHIVES HELPS WWII SEAFARERS VERIFY WAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS' BENEFITS FIRE DRILL ABOARD THE USNS SILAS BENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 3 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/e6b8089fc745c9b88e66dc2a735f2f5c.PDF bd5e60097943683089b90dd8a0469340 PDF Text Text ' r.y-' ?Ay-^'V-'r i. :•••"• • .••:•'•'• .;. , !' ">;-V''".-iT y\.•••.:-•: •.,iwN,,•-:•%?;- J. OFFICIM 0R6AN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC. OULF, UKB AND INUND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SEAEiRERS -M'M February 1990 Volume 52, Number 2 I - i '-I,' ,> .V'';.:E^U',.' V Key Ship issues On Congression Agenda in1990 I'ciiifs saiK n E 2ZCXI j>h- oa-o>i:o>-* Ti-iT^G COCO i^n-<o OHac: -• o 2-J>H-(X • -icoK-<c.r~ moco o OH O COiiO I Hco?o o Coast Guaid Deiays PFe-Job Drug Test Foj OOOC—)>c; • i—ii—I OJ ,1 > I— CO G3 r- o U) O " o , m •H -< Ul UJ •sJ '• O '• • o o- Some Progres^: On USA-USSR Shipping Pact ^ / ^ . •. 41: /J; :.V Poge 4 18 YearsAfter Defection Seafarer Visits Soviet Union I ; 4-'',-i" '• '.Jll-,-• AB Paul Dudnikov recent­ ly sailed into ^ the Black Sea 4 on the Frances Hammer, sighting the USSR for the first time since his defection 18 years ago. See story on page 7. f SlU-Crewed LNG Gemini Rescues Survivors Sixteen Taiwanese seamen, still alive after being cast adrift in their life boats after their Panamanian-flagged vessel sank in rough South China seas, were rescued by crewmembers on- i board the LNG Gemini, an Energy Transportation Corporation vessel. LNG Gemini crewmembers answered over 100 bells, maneu- ^ vered the vessel throughout the day and stood lookout duty for extended periods in an effort to locate the 21 seamen of the sunken MV Kao Hwa lil. Story on page 3. Tax Tips For Seafarers Filing Income Tax Returns Page 10 .\ 1: vi'V-:1 ^ V.7r;f • , • "• . i; �-^1 .''^' I s • - V;.'!-'-.'' J ••\ V/• •" ••'• A'-"' President's Report ;> "W., M- : yj:'. •J-'AI, -r \:'H'-'. .,'" IL iUiS'Sf -S. . .. - >• •'.'•t:.i r.-/ ,.• I V- - ; ''f ly-y'i- V •••••v!"',\V .U ' .'" • ^' - • •' A' J •" ' ''' ' •" :-::;|il|K||: . I •'•;.:..••••. 'i. •> • •••' • -f % ^V-.'tk •, • •" f-'.- -., \ - '•• Last month's underwater pipeline leak that spilled more than SOOyOOO gallons of home heating oil into the Arthur Kill waterway serves as a good reminder that the transport of oil by any means involves risks and requires constant vigilance from all sectors— industry, labor, government and the public. For several hours, oil oozed through a break in a 12-inch diameter Exxon pipeline used to transfer fuel between New Jersey and New York. It was similar to countless other under­ ground and underwater pipeline leaks that have happened over many years around the country. This most recent pipeline spiU comes at a time when the public's attention is focused on the risks involved in marine transport of oil. Yet the innumerable incidents of pipeline spills demonstrates that pipelines do not present a dan­ ger-free alternative to tankers. In fact, pipeline transport of oil may put communities and the environment at greater risk. Studies have shown that contamination of subterranean waters from pipeline leaks or breaks presents greater cleanup problems than pollution on surface waters. Because pipelines often run under heav­ ily populated and well travelled areas, more lives are exposed to the hazards of ruptures. It is hard to forget the 1986 Mounds View, MN pipeline break that spilled gasoline into the town's streets. In that incident, the vapors from the gasoline ignited and the explosion killed a mother and daughter as they were fleeing from their home. The SIU's research department, which has been carefully monitor­ ing the pipeline situation, has compiled loads of evidence demon­ strating that pipeline and underground storage tanks are constantly springing leaks and these breaks are occurring all over the country. Pipelines as alternatives to tankers are not the answer. Meeting domestic energy needs requires that all forms of transportation of oil be available, including tankers, and that every method used for moving fuel be conducted under the safest conditions possible in the hands of trained workers. Tankers and Safety Marine transport of oil plays an important role in the economic health and stability of our country. However, in the current climate of hysteria towards tankers, many legislators are feverishly attempt­ ing to meet le^timate public concern by throwing regulations willynilly at the shipping industry. A prime example of this kind of political maneuvering is the provision within the omnibus oil spill legislation passed by the House of Representatives that would require all tankers entering American waters to be outfitted with double hulls and double bot­ toms. The cost of these requirements would be so massive that every indication is that many tanker companies, if not all of them, would be unable to continue in business under these conditions. What would make the situation particularly sad if the double bottom law is passed, is that whether such construction would pre­ vent spills remains in doubt and that there are other forms of engineering tankers more efficient and less expensive that would minimize spills if not immediately set off preventive cabability. The smart thing to do is to not to jump in and institute a regime that will incur costs bound to put the American-flag tanker industry out of business. The SIU supports the Senate's approach to the issue of double hulls and double bottoms. The Senate's version of the onmibus oil spill legislation calls for a study on how tankers should be constructed or retrofitted to meet the highest possible safety standards aiid would result in federal regulations. With the verdict still not in on whether double bottoms actually prevent oil leakage or create a more unstable vessel in the event of a Volume 52, Number 2 February 1990 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class post^e paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Smxo; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGhKr^; Executive Vice President, Joe Saeoo; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red** CanpbeH; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas GiideweD; Vice President WestCoast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, Jdiui Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Bock** Menxr. <2oaifflunicatk>ns Department Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hail and Deborah Greene. puncture or hole, the SIU believes the Senate's careful and consid­ ered approach should be instituted. Meanwhile, we will continue to^ eniphasize training and do our part to prepare the men and women in the SIU in the highest possible standards of oil spill prevention, containment and cleanup. The union's Lundeberg School course on these procedures, insti­ tuted last year, is now a regular part of the upgrading curriculum. Bilateral Agreement Step in Right Direction We in the SIU are encour^ed by recent actions of the Maritime Administration to secure a bilateral shipping agreement with the Soviet Union. While the first round of meetings between Soviet and American negotiators last month in Moscow did not end in a formal statement, both sides agreed to meet in upcoming months, and it seems likely that a shipping accord will be reached by the two countries. Bilateral agreements between the governments of two nations can provide American-flag operators with access to a specified portion of cargo between the United States and the other country. In a world of government-supported fleets and rate slashing, bilateral shipping agreements have provided valuable stability and access to cargo for U.S.-flag vessels that operate, unlike their competitors, with little or no government subsidy. While the SIU and the American maritime community finds bilat­ eral pacts an important tool towards maintaining a viable U.S.-flag fleet, we must also remain on guard to ensure that such agreements do not provide foreign-flag ships with a cover to engage in vicious rate cutting. This was the exact scenario that came about after the United States and the Soviet Union signed the historic and promising 1972 shipping agreement. After the '72 agreement opened up more than 40 principal ports to the Soviet fleet, Russian ships, that were almost completely subsidized by their government, slashed freight rates between 10 and 40 percent below conference levels and made off with a significant portion of American cargo bound for Europe and Asia. The American maritime community has suggested that MarAd negotiators seek Soviet participation in shipping conferences to avoid a recurrence of the problem of the '70s. The job security of seafarers will be at stake when the House and Senate t^e up several matters of concern to the maritime industry this session. Several amendments to the Jones Act are being consid­ ered. Some would weaken the law that allocates the domestic ship­ ping trades to U.S.-flag carriers while some would tighten language to eliminate waivers and exemptions. Cargo preference is bound to come up again, as it did last year during discussions of legislation seeking food aid to Poland and Hungary. Under attack will be the requirement that 75 percent of government-generated cargo be car­ ried on U.S.-flag vessels. Your union's department of legislative and governmental affairs will remain Vigilant as always, working to protect and promote the interests of seafarers. We hope to have the resources to do the job. In this respect, it is important that every Seafarer support the legis­ lative and political actions of the union and make a contribution to SPAD. Index to LOG Features UOBRA Notice. Dispatehers' Report/Deep Sea • *••»••••••• *13 Dispatchers* Report/liiiaiid Dispatchers' Report/Great Lakes ......... . ...'«•* • • • • *1^^ Filial Departures • •••••••••17*^18' KIHW Your Ri^ts....................,i.,.. Letters to the Editor........................ '• • 8 ^ Limdeberg School ApplicatioD................ 19 " J LaiMieiierg School Course Schedule ........... •W ^ 14 • -'^1 .\l. •. . .... . Psosioiiers ..... • • 0 • • a' « • ^ ^••12 . Ships Minutes.............................. • • •'a « • *' 18"^18 UniiMi W Directory.................. 0. a• a a ' • . .'••8 �,;,'i^*'jV>''-!- L-.-.V'i-.-.^^'• fCBRUARY mo • '• ,v,., :•• Crew of LNG Gemini Rescues 18 A prime example of SIU sea­ manship and attention to detail at sea was demonstrated when the crew of the union-contracted LNG Gemini rescued Taiwanese sea­ men whose Panamanian-flagged vessel had sunk in the South China Sea. The Gemini picked up a 7:11 am distress call in late November from the Kao Hwa 111 and switched course to the direction of the trou­ bled vessel. Within 90 minutes of the first MAYDAY call, lookout OS Allen Kindt caught sight of a red hand-flare forward of the beam. Shortly, two life boats carrying 16 of the Kao Hwa Ill's crewmembers were seen bobbing up and down in the rough seas. After bringing aboard the Tai­ wanese seamen, Gemini Master N.M. Smith learned five additional seafarers had been part of the Kao Hwa 111 crew. With five remaining seamen to be found, the Gemini began a meticulous search that lasted eight-and-a-half harrowing hours. Second Mate John C. Codispoti • y >!; j'" ••' '^.. •'>*''1':i-v :''" ' •''• ^ •• Congress to Take Up Key Shipping issues '' ;iif As Congress returned last month from its winter recess, the union's legislative and political depart­ ment is concentrating on a number of maritime issues due to hit the floor in the current session. Among the legislative programs of vital concern to the welfare of the union's membership that the SIU will work to protect are cargo preference laws that currently al­ locate 75 percent of governmentgenerated cargoes to carriage on American bottoms and the Jones Act, the law that limits the nation's coastwise trade to U.S.-flag op­ erators. Other matters before Congress that will directly affect the jobs of SIU members are an omnibus oil liability bill that contains proce­ dures for spill prevention, re­ sponse, equipment and cleanup operations, an operating differ­ ential subsidy program and re­ quirements that Alaska oil be used only for domestic markets. The omnibus oil spill le^slative package will be taken up immedi­ ately by a conference committee made up of the two branches of Congress. House and Senate con­ ferees are expected to iron out differences in their versions of the oil spill legislation early in the session. The Senate passed its version of the bill in August and the House voted in November. Both bills call for more rigorous spill prevention and cleanup operations and insti­ tute a fund to allow rapid com­ pensation to those who suffer eco­ nomic damage from a spill. Differences in the two bills exist on language concerning the use of double hull and double bottom tankers. The House bill calls for all tankers to have double bottoms within seven to 15 years after passage. The Senate legislation requires the secretary of trans­ portation to promulgate regula­ tions on tanker construction within a year after passage of the bill. Caigio preference laws will come under attack again this year when the 1990 Farm Bill is considered. Rather than attempt a complete repeal of cargo preference laws, some agricultural interests may try to reduce the 75 percent allocation of government-generated cargo for U.S.-flag ships. Matters that affect maritime jobs are before Congress. A compromise among labor, shipping companies, shipbuilders and the administration to reform the operating differential subsidy (ODS) is being fashioned by a coalition of maritime interests. ODS is designed to help U.S. carriers offset the lower operating costs of foreign flags in interna­ tional commerce. The gist of the reform would allow more U.S. carriers the op­ portunity to acquire a subsidy and give them the authority to build or acquire vessels abroad. News reports state the reform package may be ready by the middle of the year. If such a compromise is reached, quick congressional ac­ tion would be expected. The SlU's legislative and gov­ ernmental affairs department also will be monitoring bills before state legislatures that will affect the job security of the membership. Many states currently are considering mini-oU spill bills and legislation concerning tug requirements for tankers entering local waters. reported that "the entire crew of (the) LNG Gemini performed in an exemplary fashion during the entire rescue operation. The en­ gineering staff stayed on 'stand by' from 0833 until 1706 answering over one hundred bells as the vessel was maneuvered through­ out the day. The cargo engineer spent nearly the entire day on deck keeping lookout and standing by the compressors while the ship was maneuvered. "Members of the deck gang stood extended wheel watches while others were assigned to lookout duty for long, tedious pe­ riods. The task of sighting and maintaining visual contact with objects in the water in the sea conditions that existed was ex­ tremely difficult. Lookouts and helmsmen were relieyed by vol­ unteers off watch, as men on watch were called to duty elsewhere. "Members of the stewards de­ partment worked to provide hot food and dry clothes for the sur­ vivors as well as assisting with keeping lookout on deck. In short, the crew worked together to do the job at hand: assisting fellow seamen in distress," concluded Codispoti. George Reilly, manager of ma­ rine-labor relations for Energy Transportation Corporation, the LNG Gemini's operating com­ pany, said the vessel's crew did an exceptional job in recovering the stranded seamen. "This is not the first time one of our vessels has been involved in a rescue," he said. "We are very proud of the job the LNG Gemini crewmembers performed and the way this rescue was handled." Life Boat Occupants Onboard When the 16 seamen in the life boats were spotted by AB Kindt, members of the deck gang rigged the starboard gangway and a pilot ladder and put a boat rope over the side. The Gemini was posi­ tioned so the Kao Hwa 111 life boats, tossed about by the sea. From the left, OS Victor Honlgsfeld, AB Richard Sweeting and Wiper William Marshall carry an injured survivor to the Gemini's hospital. could come alongside. The occu­ pants, all of whom were alive, were assisted aboard and mem­ bers of the steward department provided blankets and hot tea. The Taiwanese seafarers were sent to the ship's hospital and cadets' room for hot showers while crewmembers washed and dried their clothes. In questions put to the survi­ vors, (Jemini crewmembers learned all hands aboard the Kao Hwa 111 had abandoned the vessel, but five had not entered the life boats. Captain Smith maneuvered the Gemini upwind of where the life boats had been sighted to search for the missing men. '•'y. Two Men Found Floating on Log From the bridge, two men on a piece of wood were spotted amidst . a sea littered with the remnants of the Kao Hwa 111. A life ring was thrown to the two seamen who were drifting rapidly past the Gemini. One man was brought to Continued on p^e 18 • . • vj; The Taiwanese crew of the Kao Hwa III surround the steward depart­ ment in the Gemini's galley. Members of the galley gang in photo below are left to right: Steward/Baker Steve Wagner, Chief Cook George Taylor and Steward Assistants Susan Mormando and Chris Green. 3-' M 4i felt:';; V - • , �• - '~'m •; .'v"' ,^'•Vc iTht; • •' '• />V ' . •' • • '"" : SaFARiRS tOG • .• V^:yw, ' No Agreement Yet On US-USSR Ship Pact ..'v '' -V'/'S?'"' ' .'i?'/ • :!• . 'J m •• ':!t- - , f V0- • • - tr •I 'T- : ••jy.'.' After a week of talks, Soviet and American negotiators failed to reach an accord on a bilateral shipping agreement but said future talks will be held. Meeting throughout the week of January 22 through 27 in Moscow, the agenda included the following discussion items: • Greater and easier access of Soviet and U.S.-flag vessels to each country's ports, • Soviet carriage of American exports to third countries and U.S.flag involvement in the Soviet Union's crosstrades and • Designation of a portion of the cargo between the two nations to the fleets from each country— possibly one-third for Soviet ship­ ping lines, one-third for U.S.-flag vessels and the remaining onethird for ships from other nations. Currently, Soviet vessels com­ ing to U.S. ports must ask for docking permission 14 days in ad­ vance while most foreign ships have free access to American ports. Additionally, Soviet vessels can­ not transport any other nation's cargo to the United States. It is limited to the carriage of cargo originating in the Soviet Union. This prevents Soviet shipping lines from picking up cargo in Europe on transatlantic runs or Asia on transpacific voyages. The maritime industry is keep­ ing a close eye on any possible maritime pact between the Soviet Union and the United States. U^S. shippers are concerned that the Soviet Union's fleet, one of the largest in the world, may employ the price-cutting tactics it used in the 1970s. During that period, So­ viet shipping lines established ar­ tificially low rates subsidized by their government in order to ob­ tain needed hard currency. Amer­ ican operators have proposed the Soviet fleet participate in shipping conferences that set rates. The last U.S.-U.S.S.R maritime agreement expired in 1981. Strict restrictions were imposed on So­ viet shipping lines by the Carter administration in the early '80s in the wake of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. The industry does not want the Soviets to engage in rate-cutting. The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and the eco­ nomic agreement reached by Pres­ ident George Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dur­ ing their summit meeting at Malta last year set the stage for a new bilateral maritime agreement be­ tween the two nations. The 10-member American del­ egation to Moscow last month was led by MarAd Administrator War­ ren Leback, and was made up of Department of Transportation of­ ficials, with some representation from State, Agriculture and De­ fense. Vadim Kornilov, head of the Soviet merchant marine min­ istry's external relations division, was in charge of the Soviet Union's delegation to the maritime pact talks. The next round of negotiations on the Soviet-American bilateral shipping a^eement will take place in March in the United States. MarAd Resists Efforts To Breach Jones Act MarAd Administrator Warren Leback clarified his agency's po­ sition on Jones Act waivers for heating oil companies after a Wall Street Journal article put Ameri­ can cabotage laws at the forefront of national news last month. A Wall Street Journal article on the heating oil shortage inaccur­ ately reported that MarAd had held up six requests for Jones Act waivers that resulted in skyrock­ eting costs of fuel. Leback re­ ported that the article had "trig­ gered" an attack on the allocation of domestic coastwise trades to U.S.-flag vessels. Testifying before the Senate Committee on Governmental Af­ fairs on January 16, Maritime Administration chief Warren Le­ back reviewed the applications for Jones Act waivers made by for­ eign-flag vessels to transport fuel and propane to Northeastern ports. In December, Leback noted, the Customs Service had granted waivers to Bay States Gas Com­ pany of Massachusetts and Enron Gas Liquids of Texas to use for­ eign-flag vessels to bring propane heating fuel to U.S. ports on a one-time basis. A waiver request by Arochem Corporation of Connecticut to bring oil from ^Puerto Rico to the United States was denied by the Customs Service on MarAd's recommen­ dation. Leback said six U.S.-flag tankers were available for the car­ riage of heating oil. "The events of the last few weeks," Leback said, "only un­ derscore the importance and the great potential of a modern U.S.flag merchant marine fleet. MarAd believes the Jones Act continues to be critically important to the national defense and commercial needs of this country." The Jones Act requires that U.S.flag vessels be used in the trans­ port of cargo along the nation's coasts and ports. Foreign-flag ves­ sels may enter the coastwise trade only after it has been proved that an American-flag ship is not avail­ able. Jones Act waivers are granted by the U.S. Customs Service after consulting with MarAd and other government agencies with an in­ terest in the request. House Leader Supports American Shipping The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tom Foley (left), expressed his support for a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine when he joined Great Lakes congressmen and SlU representatives on the occasion of ,the Michigan Maritime Trades Port Council meeting. Pictured with Foley, beginning second from left, are SlU Assistant Vice President Byron Kelley, SlU Field Representative Larry Querry and Michigan 12th District Congressman David Senior. SlU Charges Scam To Beat Cabotage Because existing U.S. Customs Service standards do not ade­ quately define what makes a new and different fuel oil product, for­ eign-flag vessels have been able to circumvent American cabotage laws that require cargo trans­ ported between U.S. ports to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels built in the United States and owned by American citizens, the SIU charged last month. The inadequate Customs Serv­ ice rules are allowing foreign-flag ships to pick up fiiel oil in the United States, take it to another countp' to "blend" it and then bring it to another American port. Under the Jones Act and current Customs regulations, foreign-flag ships are prohibited from trans­ porting cargo, including fiiel, be­ tween American ports. The Cus­ toms Service, however, allows an exception: if the merchandise is "manufactured or processed'' into a "new and different product" at a third point not located on the coast. The SIU contends that blend­ ing, mixing or diluting oil does not meet the standard of manufactur­ ing a new product. Blending may superficially change the fiiel, but it does not meet the legal test of substantial transformation of a product. The SIU recommended adoption of regulations that would assure the fuel would be refined as well as exhibit a change in chemical structure. The Customs Service currently is reviewing its policy to determine if stricter standards are necessary: Oil Spl HII Mm tavnas High on the agenda for both branches of Congress is the iron­ ing out of differences between the House and Senate versions of leg­ islation that outlines response re­ quirements for oil spills. Returning f^om their winter recess late last month, members of the House and Senate were expected to meet in conference to resolve the areas of disagreement. The Conference Committee will consider the following differences in House and Senate language: • Double HullslDouble Bot­ toms—^The House bill mandates that tankers entering U.S. ports be outfitted with double hulls and double bottoms. The Senate bill requires the federal government to issue regulations on tanker structures. • Which Party is Responsible— A system that allocates liability costs to both the shipper and the cargo owner is endorsed by the House. The maritime community supports this language. • Signing International Agree­ ments—^The House bill advocates American participation in the In­ ternational Conventions that es­ tablish limits of liability. • Drug and Alcohol Testing— The onmibus oil spill legislation, if passed by the Conference Com­ mittee as is and signed by the President, would allow informa­ tion from the National Drivers Register regarding drunk driving charges to be used by the U.S. Coast Guard in issuing merchant mariner licenses or documents. The SIU and other maritime or­ ganizations havd opposed this pro­ vision. • Revocation of Documents— The House version contains a pro­ vision that extends authority to the Secretary of Transportation to suspend or revoke a document if the holder is convicted of an of­ fense. The SIU is working to knock out this section, advising Confer­ ence Committee members that the language is too vague and the power too broad. The House Oil Pollution, Re.sponse. Liability and Compensa­ tion Act of 1989 passed in Novem­ ber by a vote of 375 to 5. The Senate passed its oil spill legisla­ tion by a vote of 99 out of 100 in favor last August. jvv ...y, -f! �:•:..;^::Sfci,iv;^'^•A:f::, ' I 'i'lvi;%tf:-, ffit: >• ••;• ••• : .•• ;v, . 1' ^ Sv>, >;# «.• •• af '••••A, Atif •'4A mm) [-:iP*i'ii:: ..v ^ ;• ,•.-•••4 MS •V'AO: %wm- WW I; hat may be considered un­ usual and nerve-wracking to some is "routine to us," said the unlicensed crewmembers of the USNS Navajo who are members of the SIU's Government Services Division. The ship, part of the Military Sealift Command Pacific fleet, re­ cently was docked on the West Coast, or "Point A" according to the USNS Navajo's Chief Cook Robert Burdine. "Our runs are classified," the 13 year MSCPAC veteran said. "We run from Point A to Point B, then back to Point A," Burdine explained. While crewmembers were not free to provide details on their voyages, they would say some of the trips had been "doozles. W Soift ServlGK MMIKPS OiISNS Nawyo lave Decades Of SaiDeg ExperieBce "A: . • Francis Akina, in photo above, sails as Bosun/Mate aboard the USNS Navajo. At left, Clarence Mitchell, who sails as a steward utility on the USNS Navajo, sets up the officers' mess. Junior Engineer William Burt is pictured on deck in top middle photo. Pictured in middle bottom photo is Chief Cook Robert Burdine who prepares dinner for the crew. ••iMSilSi' A::. • •'' -Avh - • I-"'Vf;• • • . .. ' Tr •-' Onboard the USNS Navajo, AB John Stanton (left) talks with SlU Government Services Division Port Employee Raleigh Minix. .- ••v.;'* Burdine recalled his first voy­ age. He started on the USNS Hess and had never been off land or out of the United States, "I was lost. I couldn't speak the language, I had no idea where to go. I've gotten better since then." Francis Akina, who currently sails as Bosun/Mate on the Na­ vajo, shipped with MSC long be­ fore the present Military Sealift Command existed. In 1944 he sailed with Army Transport. That agency became MSC in 1950. During the early '60s he helped organize for the SIU among the command's Pacific fleet crewmembers. The union was certified as the bargain­ ing agent for unlicensed MSCPAC crewmembers in 1963. Akina said he had seen "a lot of changes for the better since I started with Army Transport." Navajo Able Seaman John Stan­ ton also started his maritime ca­ reer during World War II. He joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1942. "I saw action in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific. I had ships hit by machine gun fire and bombs and just missed by torpedoes. But I never had a ship go out from under me." Stanton joined the SIU in 1979 and started sailing with MSC in 1984. "I switched when commer­ cial shipping was slow. I like being with MSC because I know there will always be a job." V. :,:ty I:.:; •t: • • I. '" . • "•y;S" 'ii : >i; , • rS •••:, ...r ^ i'i M.;, . -- •• 't "'* •' ' •.• �^^ V^^JlVstf E^r Vr- - "i »tr^ ^ l. ^ ^ 1r.~ - i;--'--y.-^'IT--'^-.r-Ti-^; T ^ sufAHei^m 28&r-!i Coast Guard Defers Pre-Job Drug Test •MS:;'.:" '•r/"^••'•"-'V'. •••'- 'I,; ••I-' J- ;•'• p-, ••,' •"p-:(' '.•-if Seafarers who have already passed a pre-employment drug screening prior to December 21, 1989 and have maintained a drugfree record will not have to take another one until June of this year. On January 8, the Coast Guard announced a six-month extension of the time limit for those seamen who already passed pre-employ­ ment tests. Until this ruling, sea­ men were obligated under recently instituted government regulations to take a pre-employment screen­ ing every six months. The Coast Guard's recognition of valid pre-employment drug tests until June 1990 is expected to be a one-time only extension. After June, maritime transportation workers will be required to take a pre-employment drug test every six months. Asa result of the Coast Guard's announcement, the SIU and its contracted companies, during the registration and shipping and signon procedures, will also accept until June of 1990 all negative preemployment drug tests taken prior to December 21, 1989, regardless of the expiration date listed. The USCG announcement only affects pre-employment testing. Periodic, probable cause and postaccident drug screening went into effect on December 21, 1989. Random testing, however, will not currently go forward. In De­ cember, Federal District Judge Thomas Hogan ruled on the SIU's CORRECTION :''if • '''jW'-::-/'-'.i'K _ •', «fSK" • y®4-":.v' An article on page 6 of the January 1990 issue of the Seafarers LOG concerning social security listed an inaccurate age for retire­ ment. The sentence should have read: "Under the new benefit schedule, individuals retiring in 1990 at the age of 65 will receive a maximum monthly social secu­ rity payment of $975, up from $899 in 1989." We regret any confusion this error may have caused. lawsuit apinst the government's drug testing program directed at maritime workers. He said the Coast Guard, in promulgating the regulations, had failed to demon­ strate that all members of the crew were "safety-sensitive" and therefore the government could not impose random testing, a pro­ cedure that violated their Consti­ tutionally-given rights against il­ legal search and seizure. The Coast Guard currently is formulating a new policy regarding random testing. The Department of Transpor­ tation issued its extensive drug testing regulations directed at merchant seamen on U.S.-flag vessels in November of 1988. The following month, the SIU, work­ ing jointly with the Transportation Institute, filed a lawsuit to stop the testing because the Coast Guard, by its own admission, had little evidence linking drug use to maritime safety problems. While awaiting a decision from the courts, SIU members began pre-employment drug testing in May 1989 because the regulations called for that form of screening to be in place by June 21, 1989. Judge Hogan, who heard the SIU's arguments in June, held off implementation of pre-employ­ ment testing until July 21, 1989. In December 1989, only days before periodic, post-accident, probable cause and random drug testing were due to go into effect, Hogan banned random screening. He called random testing "more intrusive on the individual's pri­ vacy interests than any other cat­ egory." The judge also rejected the gov­ ernment's argument that all hands should be tested randomly, stating "the tasks of cooks, messmen and wipers" do not "approach the direct relationship to s^ety shared by the employees for whom ran­ dom testing was found reason­ able" in other cases, like police­ men, pilots and aircraft mechanics. '4s:epi?--SE" "cj' :fi^'--:: '. •', ; '4'--^Mi±-%k''- '• I Mi |:f:v W''i' Seafarers: The Census Wants To Count You In 1990 Survey Special provisions are being made by the Bureau of the Census to include crewmembers and pas­ sengers of U.S.-flag vessels in the 1990 count. When the census form is mailed to every household in the United States on March 23, it also will be sent to U.S.-flag shipping lines in sufficient quantities to provide ev­ ery seafarer and passenger with a chance to be counted. If a seaman is On a vessel as of April 1, he or she has the option 'of identifying "home" as a place ashore or the vessel. If the serfarer chooses the ship as his or her place of residence, the following rules should be observed: • If the U.S.-flag ship is docked in a U.S. port, the crewmember is counted as a resident of that port. • If the U.S.-flag vessel is sail­ ing from one U.S. port to another U.S. port, the crewmember is counted as a resident of the port of departure. • If the U.S.-flag ship is sailing from a U.S. port to a foreign port or from a foreign port to a U.S. port, a crewmember is counted as a resident of the U.S. port. • If the U.S.-flag vessel is sail­ ing between foreign ports, a crew­ member will be counted as part of the American population over­ seas. The 1990 census will be the most extensive and complex headcount ever conducted in the history of the United States. The census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. ... t 'i ^ ' -ti' " -/sr-v-. ' ; • : <• -"" - Seaway Has Record Year off Steel Exports More than 1.5 million metric tons of export steel passed through the Saint Lawrence Seaway last year, the waterway's Development Cor­ poration announced last month. The end of the busy Great Lakes shipping season last month was marked by bitter winter weather. In the photo above, the SlU-crewed Adam E. Cornelius (American Steam­ ship) is pictured above on the St. Clair River across from the union's Algonac hall during one of the last days of the recent Great Lakes shipping season. sn Sees M Need HP a Ckaie ta bdsttq illceW ttiee Repbdeis Vigorous enforcement of exist­ ing government procedures are adequate to prevent alcohol abuse among seamen, the SIU told the Department of "Transportation last month in response to the agency's request for input from the public on an expanded anti-alcohol reg­ ulatory program. _ The Department of Transpor­ tation said greater regulation should be considered because the effects of alcohol abuse are "substantial in terms of lives lost and environ­ mental damage. It claims at least 100,000 lives annually, 25 times as many as all illegal drugs com­ bined." The Federal Register's advance notice of proposed rulemaking asked the transportation commu­ nity to consider the possibility of instituting wide ranging testing for alcohol abuse as it had done with drugs—^periodic, pre-employ­ ment, post-accident, probable cause and random. In a letter to the Department of Transportation on the proposed regulations, SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco said "the current Coast Guard regulations governing al­ cohol abuse have proven very ef­ fective. We would therefore rec­ ommend that, apart from giving greater emphasis to education and stricter enforcement of existing rules, further government regula­ tion should be avoided." The SIU pointed but that U.S. Coast Guard regulations currently in effect prohibit individuals from operating a vessel while intoxi­ cated. Furthermore, seamen are prohibited from drinking on duty or assuming duties within four hours of consuming alcohol. The Coast Guard also requires postaccident testing for alcohol usage among crewmembers involved in an incident. Sacco noted that workers and employers already play an impor­ tant role in reducing alcohol abuse on the job and further regulation could result in unnecessary costs. He cited the SIU's "stringent drugfree and alcohol-free requirements in its work rules" that already are working well. "Additionally, we have estab­ lished a successful rehabilitation program for those of our members who may have drug or alcohol related problems. We have rec­ ognized that when a problem ex­ ists, it is best to pursue a positive and non-punitive course of action without compromising safety and respect for human privacy and dignity," he said. Mine WorkBP Strike Ends After a bitter nine-month strike, the United Mine Workers reached a tentative contract last month with the Pittston Coal Company in West Virginia. The proposed collective bar­ gaining agreement was reached after a series of negotiating ses­ sions between the company, the union and mediator William J. Usery, who was asked by U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole to assist in resolv­ ing the dispute. More than 1,700 Pittston miners went on strike in April of 1989 after working for more than a year without a contract. The company had eliminated its union employ­ ees' health plan, including can­ cellation of welfare benefits for 1,500 disabled miners and individ­ uals who had retired after 1974. Throughout the nine-month strike, miners faced tactics of in­ timidation and harassment from company-hired private security forces as well as the Viiginia state police. UMWA members, how­ ever, adopted a strategy of i^aceful, nonviolent civil disobedience. J J �FEBRUARY 1990 Namesake Of SlU-Crewed StiipDies Frances H^mer, a painter and the 87-year-6ld wife of the re­ nowned Dr. Armand Hammer, died of pneumonia last December after undergoing surgery for a broken hip in a Los Angeles hospital. The 91-year-old Dr. Hammer, who heads Occidental Petroleum and its subsidiaries, named one of his company's integrated tug-barge units after his wife Frances. This vessel, operated for Ham­ mer's company by Ocean Shipholding, Inc. since August of last year, is crewed by members of the SIU. It carries liquid fertilizer to the Soviet Union, leaving from Jacksonville, FL. Married in 1956, Frances Ham­ mer was the constant companion of her husband. In addition to advising him on his many business interests, she shared his dedica­ tion to the pursuit of world peace and finding a cure for cancer. The Hammers supported many charities and donated millions of dollars worth of art to several museums. Frances Hammer served on the Campobello International Park Commission, the organization re­ sponsible for administering the former retreat of President Frank­ lin D. Roosevelt and now the U.S. and Canadian International Peace Park. Dr. Hammer bought the property and donated it to the governments of the United States and Canada. Mrs. Hammer, who studied art while growing up in her native Chicago, gained fame as a copyist. She reproduced more than 200 masterpieces from the Hammer art collection while the originals were exhibited around the world. She is survived by her husband, three sisters, a niece and two grandnephews. AutoWorkerHits 35 Mil. Lottery i;i\;;.sf./fi--*.,. •*; A member of the United Auto Workers from Westchester County, NY recently won his state's biggest lottery prize ever won by a single individual. The 49-year-old Antonio Bueti won 35 million dollars. An assembly line worker at the General Motors plant in Terrytown for 12 years, his annual wages have been between $30,000 to $35,000. He will soon receive the first of 21 annual checks worth $1,666,666 before taxes. After withholding taxes are deducted, the annual check will be about $1,210,416, New York lottery of­ ficials said. In interviews with the press af­ ter winning the 35 million bucks, Bueti said despite his new found millions he would continue to work at his assembly line job. •<( AB Paul Dudnlkov Returns to USSR After Defecting Eighteen Years Ago In 1972, Paul Dudnikov escaped from his native Soviet Union in the fishing trawler he commanded. Last summer he returned home employed aboard an SlU-crewed vessel as an American citizen. The able seaman was a member of the union's first crew to sail the Frances Hammer from Jackson­ ville, FL to Odessa, U.S.S.R. He was able to see his brother for the first time in 18 years. "It was like a dream," Dudni­ kov recalled in his heavily Rus­ sian-accented English, "after 18 years, to see my country." Dudnikov had been watching as relations between the Soviet Union and the United States thawed. He had been afraid to enter the U.S.S.R. because he technically had stolen the trawler when he led his crew to Greece. "I have followed Glasnost," he said. "If not for Gorbachev, no can see my country. I want to thank him for Glasnost and de­ mocracy." The first change Dudnikov no­ ticed in Soviet policy to foreign shipping was the lack of security guards when the Frances Hammer dropped anchor outside of Odessa. He recalled thinking that the So­ viets no longer were afraid of American seamen. He still was leary when the Soviet Coast Guard—"green caps" as Dudnikov said they are known because of their hats—boarded the vessel at port for inspection. ''This green cap wanted to know what small 'n' was beside my name. I said, 'I am naturalized American citizen.' He said I was the same as the others and could pass with no problem." Before leaving Florida, Dudni­ kov called his brother, Peter, and told him he would be returning to Odessa. After convincing his brother it was true, he asked Peter to be at the Odessa docks. After clearing the vessel, Dudnikov headed for the gate with two cases of Coca-Cola and cigarettes as gifts for his brother. Peter took Paul through Odessa, a city he had not seen in 30 years. "The city looked the same as 30 years ago. They have a new sea­ port for passenger vessels. It looked beautiful." Dudnikov said the Soviet people were not frightened by the sight of the American mariners. They would try to make friends with the seamen. "They are not afraid. They make their freedom." The brothers ate at a restaurant at the seaport before Peter had to catch a train back to his home on the western shore of the Black Sea. Dudnikov completed a sec­ ond voyage to the city on the eastern shore of the Black Sea before signing off the Hammer. Odessa was listed as the final destination for Dudnikov's trawler the night he led his crew from the Soviet Union. The escape, which was documented in the June 1974 edition of the Reader's Digest, st^ed on the evening of August 10, 1972 from the port of Kerch v'-w'-i' Able Seaman Paul Dudnikov poses on an overlook of the new pas­ senger terminal In Odessa, U.S.S.R. during his first visit to his homeland In 18 years. on the northern shore of the Black Sea. The vessel was intercepted once by a Soviet security ship in the Black Sea but allowed to con­ tinue to Odessa. Under cover of darkness and a thunderstorm, the vessel slipped through the Turkish Bosporus Strait by 3 pm, August 11. Before arriving off the coast of Greece the next day, the trawler still had to avoid detection by several So­ viet naval and merchant ships in the Aegean Sea. When Dudnikov led his crew through the Black Sea to Greece, he was seeking the freedom that had eluded him since his birth in 1929 in a peasant farming village near the Caucasus Mountains, east of the Black Sea in the southern Soviet Union. In 1930, Communist officials forced area farmers to leave their land and work on col­ lective farms. Some families, in­ cluding Dudnikov's, were exiled to the Ural Mountains. The harsh living conditions caus^ the deaths of Dudnikov's grandfather and older brother. He st£uted going to sea at the age of 17 after serving in the Rus­ sian Army during World War II. He saw action during the invasion of Prague. Dudnikov's merchant marine career in the Soviet Union began on an icebreaker out of the port of Odessa. He later worked as an able seaman on the delivery crew for a shipbuilding company near the Baltic Sea. Some of the ports of delivery were Murmansk and Vladivostok. He was arrested by Soviet au­ thorities in 1962 for bringing American currency into the coun­ try after a trip to Gibraltar. He was sentenced to eight years in prison for having $66 in his pocket. During the first year of his impris­ onment, he was divorced. He has not seen his wife or son since. Upon his release, he became a captain of a fishing trawler and decided to escape when he could. Dudnikov moved to the United States shortly after arriving in Greece. He obtained his American citizenship dnd began sailing with the SIU. His first SIU ship was the Sea-Land Pacer which he boarded in July 1978. He became a book member in December 1979 in the port of New York. By No­ vember 1982, he had completed the third mate's course at the Lundeberg School. Although he enjoyed seeing his native land, Dudnikov has no in­ tention of going back there to live. "I am very proud to be Amer­ ican citizen," he said. "I own a house and rent rooms. After 30 years in the Soviet Union, I only have a communal room with kitchen for three or four families. I spent 10 months at sea every year. "I will stay here. I have pension here and money in the bank. I am very happy to be an American." f J '€v "-I," '' • A i' !• 1 M A "Iv SIU Fishermen Meet on Dock Problem New Bedford fishermen have noted a rise In thievery around the city's docks at night. In the pictures above, SIU members discuss the problem with SIU representatives. In response to the concerns raised by FAf Captain Mano crewmembers Cook Alfredo Miranda and Engineer^' Joaqulm Novo (top photo, left and middle) and FA/ Luzitano Cook Jose Amaral (bottom, right), SIU Port Agent Henri Francois (top, right) and Patrolman Eugenio Sousa (bottom, left) arranged a meeting with New Bedford Mayor John K. Bullard to discuss how nighttime security can be strengthened around the city's wharf area. �mm siAfmiism 8 ti-^y-' Letters to the Editor •rm^y''^y^y' FDR Commended Goodram Family For Worid War 11 Contribution To the Editor: I've written many articles for the LOG. Your January 1990 LOG brought to my attention in respect to the awards issued by Mar Ad... and found myself eligible for the Merchant Marine Emblem and the Vietnam Service Bar. Just recently, I had a proud article printed in our local news­ paper — the "Eufaula Tribune" about our family and our mom having nine sons serve in the armed forces, me making number 10, representing all branches. I would feel proud to see the enclosed article published in our Seafarers LOG. Mom got a letter of commend­ ation from F.D. Roosevelt for hav­ ing the most sons ever in American history to serve at one time and yes, she was proud:.. Robert Goodrum Eufaula, Alabama V •• ii%. i'yyy- s -:•- ,-•• Editor's Note: Excerpts of Brother Goodrum's letter to the Eufaula Tribune, which appeared on De­ cember 31, 1989, follow: would be honored to share an outstanding article of patriot­ ism shared by my family. "Many of you would not know the trauma of World War II or the effects it lay on many families. Unfortunately one mother and father vividly did so during its duration of their 14 children — 11 boys and three girls. Nine of those boys served Uncle Sam's armed forces in helping to keep American shores free and untouched from the traumatic war, followed by yours truly to make a proud 10th son to serve his country, falling short by one year. So, in 1946 I decided I would get in on the tail end at still a young and tender age, joining the U.S. Merchant Marine, carrying on world trade in commerce until joining the U.S. Navy in April 1948 until 1952. In June 1950 I served in four major battles and 10 campaigns of the Korean War, upon completion of a four-year tour of Naval duty went back shipping with the U.S. Merchant Marine for 37 years, 1967 to the end of the Vietnam War, and supplied our country with various cargoes from heavy duty equipment to ammunition for the cause; travelling the coast of Vietnam from Cameron Bay, Dong Chow, Danang, Katran, Quaynon and on up to D.M. zone. "Like my brothers before me serving every branch of govern­ ment, I am proud and honored to have done this. But perhaps my proudest moment was the gleam i Oiristfflos Gifts Inspire Ashmon To Turn Hand to Poetry •'t-^-<y'''iM-'-^y^f' •... C:..r'%;Tr'^? ^. , To the Editor: While I was on the OMI Wabash this year for Christmas we re­ ceived gifts from the Seamen's Center in Texas. It's kind of nice, knowing that there is someone else out there thinking about us Sea­ farers. ,.^That was the first time that I ever got a gift on Christmas (while) at sea. ...It sure is nice knowing when we conie into ports that there are some places to go to. So I guess that is what inspired me to write this poem that I would like to share with everyone. William (WUd BUI) Ashman the OMI ly. ii; •-.:. ?-••• -• '; ."•- #•-: :l. .r:--i^,;^u^ -.V - • • yy Editor's Note: Brother WiUtdm (Wild Bill) Ashman Wrote the fol­ lowing poerh on Christmas Eve while aboard the OMI Wabash. The LOG received the poem last month. While the holiday season has come and gone, it is never too late to share the writings of a fellow SIU member. Brother Ash­ man's poem was accompanied by the following letter: ' Christmas^ at Sen ^ It was the r^t befbire Christmas Arid thiuugbout the sb No one was moving, liiey were aU waiting for St, Nick. There we were AU alone at sea On tfie eight to 12 watch. The bosun and me. I told the third mate That it wouldn't be long. Before we are relieved And out in a distance. I thought I heard a fog hom. But the sky was clear. As I looked from port to starboard. Then dead ahead. To my surprise over the horizon, I could hear sleigh bells ringing, I could look to heaven and to sea, I could see the wake of Flipper, Dipper, Clipper and Skipper. They were swimming fast On their way at last. Then as we awoke the steward was giving The gifts that St. Nick had left. Then under my tree was a box Addressed to me from twp boys I'd never seen. It said, "Merry Christmas to All, And all good sailing toni^t." LOG-A-RHYTHM Destiny by Jerri Dee Falk Ideals are like stars; You will not succeed in reaching them with your hands. But like the seafaring man on the desert of waters. You can choose them as your guides and following them. You can reach your destiny. which made my mother's face glow when President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent her a personal let­ ter commending her as war mother, for having the most sons ever to serve our country at one time." Welfare Plan Solves Problems To the Editor: ... I am including a small do­ nation to the LOG. I would ap­ preciate it very much if you could send me a few copies. I'm sort of isolated over here. The first (welfare plan) check came just before the quake... Four years ago when I had the heart attack, I thought the world had come to an end — four thousand dollars in hospital bills, too sick to work, but not sick enough for disability. I was really depressed. The plan solved most of the problems. It paid the bills, my health returned and I now have enough income to live. I am grate­ ful... Ernest (Ernie) Moneymaker Bangkok, Thailand Editor's Note: This letter was orig­ inally received by SIU Vice Pres­ ident George McCartney who for­ warded it to the Seafarers LOG. MIS. Bemie Guarilio Thanics Union Membeis for Support To the Editor: My husband Bemie Guarino passed away September 6, 1989. It took a while for me to be able to write you all, but with love and appreciation, I wish to thank, on behalf of my family and myself, all the members of the Executive Board, past Vice President Lindsey Williams and Jimmy Martin, our New Orleans port agent, for all the help and support they gave us. Also I wish to thank my brotherin-law, Louie Guarino, without whose help I couldn't have man­ aged. To the crew of the Robert E. Lee, my husband's ship, thank you for your donation and prayers. (A thanks) to all the SIU memr hers who were with us in our time of need, and the Waterman Steam­ ship Company for all their help and concem. My husband Bemie would have been so proud of his union. His mother, brother, his daugh­ ters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and myself can only say, "Thank You." Mrs. Bernie J. Guarino River Ridge, Louisiana Rivera Is Proud of His Union To the Editor: I was thinking of all the good things this union has done for me and I'm so grateful to the SIU. I know I'm indebted to the union., because since 1945 until 1990, me and my family have been receiving benefits, especially medical ben­ efits, and we know that without the help of the union we cannot have afforded it. I have been retired for three years, receiving the LOG and I am enclosing a money order for $100.00 for the LOG and $100.00 for SPAD. Believe me I am grateful and proud of my union for all the good and beautiful things she did and is doing for me and my family. There is just no way to say thanks. Alfonso Rivera Bayamon, Puerto Rico 7• 'I- i*" �:,f • :•£•-i"'•^'•'ti:|^.::\/:i S;.V f.M;'&'$'!-• UBRimnm Three Classes Graduate Inquiring Seafarer -'yijvr:-. :-V ••--ifil .;• ••••;> ;.r'.;,',-i.,-.:' • . : - . ^ ' :'v f •.'v.-. • Question: What is the most im­ portant part of the Seafarers LOG to you? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Jacksonville, FL.) Victor Sapp, OMU—The Dis­ patchers' Re­ ports, I need to know what is going on in the other halls. I want to see how the other brothers and sisters are shipping. Ken Biddie, QMED—The strongest part of the LOG to me is the upgrading courses. I like to see what is being offered and when it is being offered in order to get better paying jobs. I look for that first. I also like to see what new ships and jobs we have. Rubin MitcheU, Able Seaman— The President's Report. It gives me a better idea of where the union is going and the different issues on shipping being debated by Congress. Cecil Sapp, QMED—The President's Re­ port. I'm proud of the way the union is going to Washington and fighting for the members. I also like the way the union is running the Lundeberg School for the younger mem­ bers. Charles Dallas, QMED—There is no most im­ portant part to me. I like to read all of it. Kelly Davis, QMED—I think the best part is the Dispatchers' Reports. I don't sail out of the same port. I like to go where the ^ ships and jobs are. That is the first part I reach for. i Bobby Branbam, I Able Seaman—I like the whole LOG, but the most interesting part to me is the Ships Minutes. I like reading what each member and ship are doing. I also like the Upgrading Courses because I want to know what is going on at the Lunde­ berg School, who is upgrading and what courses are available. Wilton Stokes, Able SeamanThe pensioners page. I want to see how many of my fnends have left. I hope j that they will in-! crease the pension for us old timers to get out. • vii-i,-:''. f; ' Earning theif QMED enddfisements from the Lurideberg School dn December 8 are (left to right, seated) Frank Hanick, Robert Beamer Stancavage, Edward Dale Jansen, (kneeling) J. Weatherly, Michael Kovach, Howard Garcia, Craig A. Luotp, Paul Hoover, James M. Stowell, Duke V. K. Bactad, Woodrow Smith Jr., (third row) Ervin Wilson, Kalani M. A. Moe, D. Ruch Ingram, Robert A. Sabatano, Joseph J. Arnold, Dennis Davidson, Robert Blake, Johnnie Ellis, (fourth row) David M. Tillman, Ralph W. Biggs III, Brett Lammers, Scott E. Speedd, Michael A. Stearman, Rick Natoli and Pat Jarvis. Graduates riot pictured are Jeffrey Branch, Steven Brown, Asher Busch, Kenny Hanson, Brad Kolbach, Moses Mickens Jr., John Rose TiipotliX. Wober.,', . William S. Dil­ lon, QMED— The Dispatch­ ers' Reports. It lets me know where the action is and where the movement is. Tommie Benton, Able Seaman— The LOG is very important for the guy out at sea. It is up to date with the latest political events in the union and the latest information on maritime. .i'v -i-M '1 The tl^i^beiB JScliodl graduated 22 members as able seamen On December 8.^ From the left are (seated) Luis Quinones, (kneeling) Alfonso Garcia, Eddie Townsend, Nick Moramarco, Francis Roman, Tar Ahmed, Eddie G. Morre, Donald B. Hudson, (third row) Chip Thurston, Ralph Neal, Ray Johnson, John Gilston, Jeffrey Faux, , Claudio B. Udan Jr., Christi Etie, Duong O. Thanh, Lloyd LaBeach,! Cara J. Stinson, Ahmed Baabbad, Roy Payne, Robin Swanson, Garyi Van Staden and Jake Karaczynski, instructor. !vr .•S 'iS*' AB Rhodes Wins Golden Nozzle Award :: "Super Drill" exercises on the LNG Aquarius culminate in an award bestowed on a crewmember who demonstrates leadership skills and knowledge of all aspects of shipboard emergency equipment and firefighting control systems. In the photo above, SIU member AB Jack Rhodes receives the LNG Aquarius Golden Nozzle Award from the ship's master, Captain Jack Donahue, for his superb handling of all simulated emergencies in "Super Drill" exercises. Upg^ers who received their lifeboat endorseirients at Piney Point in Dumber are (left to right, front row) Jorge Lopez, Alice (ZaballeroWebster, Paul Guzman, Piaina Motusa^, Kathleen Lanahan, Sonja Rabbon, (second row) instructor Bob Clinton III, Gary Lloyd Polzin, Richard B. Petersen Jr., Phil West, Vince Grande, Calvin A. Sewell, Stanley Vietma, Emilio Martinez, instructor Ben Cusic, (third row) Joe Schaefer, Julio Loogo, William Semprit, I^vid D. White and Donald Garrison. ' '•'.' , V, (' _l.-3 •, �• •:' • m mFARos m 10 " ,ip-;.-:v7,k^t( f,V,-. PREPARING A RETURN •.'S'#f' Follow the six useful steps below. 5f^ Z Get all records together. Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G, W2P and 1099. Itemized deductions and Tax Credits. • Medical and dental payment records. •1' i Ife'ys • Real estate and personal property tax receipts. • Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage, car or appliances. 1 '4- • Records ofpayments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist in filing the return. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. An order blank for IRS publications is available on the next to the last page of their instruction booklet. Step 3. Fill in the return. Step 4. Check the retium to make sure it is correct. •-# It's that time of year when a seafarer looks over the horizon and sees the tax-time jungle. On these two pages, the Seafarers LOG is providing information that may be helpful to SIU members as they prepare their 1989 tax returns that are due to the IRS by Monday, April 16,1990. The following information was compiled for the LOG by a certified public accountant with experience in the maritime field. »• h •• t •> ' » W'-r'v I s^M'AW?-- i-,- ••;•';• Contributions or gifts to organi­ zations that are religious, charitable, educational, scientific or literaiy in purpose may be deducted. Gifts to organizations that work to prevent cruelty to children or animals may also be deducted. Examples of these organizations are: Churches, temples, syna­ gogues, Salvation Army, Red Cross, CARE, Good­ will Industries, United Way, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Qubs of America, etc. Fraternal orders if the gifts will be used for the pur­ poses listed above. Veterans' and certain cul­ tural groups. Nonprofit schools, hospi­ tals and organizations wdiose purpose is to find a cure foror help people w4io have arthritis, asthma, birth defects, cancer, cere­ bral palsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, he­ mophilia, mental illness or retardation, multiple scle­ rosis, muscular dystrophy, tuberculosis^ etc. Federal, state and local governments if the gifts are solely for public purposes. If a tax refund is expected for 1989, instead of mailing the return to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it can be filed electronically. When filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directty into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic flling in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual prepares his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electroni­ cally in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-424-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Of­ fice. Automated Information 1-800/554-4477 is the IRS's 24-honr automated Tele-Tax" system. When calling remember the sign will repeat the topic and^e will stop the message. When the initial recording comes on, dial 323 from a touch tone phone to hear the categories of information. Or use this guide to immediately connect to the message of interest once the number is dialed and the recording has begun. Beginning March 1, Tele-Tax can pro­ vide information on the status of refunds if the tax return in question has been filed. On a touch tone phone, dial the num­ ber corresponding to the subject matter you are interested in: DEDUCTION FOR EXEMPTIONS INCREASED The deduction for each exemp­ tion ~ for the individual, his or her spouse and dependents has in­ creased to $2,000 per person. 100 IRS Procedures and Services 250 Adjustments to Income STANDARD DEDUCTION HAS INCREASED 150 Filing Require­ ments, Filing Status, Exemptions 300 Itemized Deduc­ tions 350 Tax Computation 200 lypes of Income 400 Tax Credits 450 General Information The standard deduction has in­ creased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take thestan­ dard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. 500 IRS Notices and Letters 550 Basis for Assets, Depreciation and Sale of Assets gi;::;;t-^<2 600 Employer Tax Infor­ mation '•y^ y •-."' %• ' -}-v"'-';.'•; 650 Magnetic Media Information 700 Tax Information for Aliens and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad 750 Spanish Topics m.- GIFTS TO CHARITY 1989 tax returns must be filed no later than April 16,1990. If filed late, penalties and inter­ est maybe owed to the IRS. FAST REFUND To make tax calculations easier, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has information and material available by phone. The Tele-Tax Service has recorded tax information covering more than 140 topics. i-tlHi WHEN TO FILE . / .--i GIFT TO REDUCE THE PUBLIC DEBT An individual may make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate check with the income tax return. Make it payable to "Bureau of Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. HOW LONG SHOULD RECORDS BE KEPT? Keep records of income, deduc­ tions and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limitations runs out for that re­ turn. Usually this is 3years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, wliichever is later. - COLLECTING W-2'S Employers are required to mail W-2 forms to emplc^ees by January 31. If an individual believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the em­ ployer. For seamen who have ever used a union hallas a return address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a W-2 has been sent to that address. If a Seafarer has re­ ceived monies from the SIU Vaca­ tion Plan, he or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. INTEREST DEDUCTIONS Twenty percent of the interest paid oti unsecured loans is deduct­ ible on tax returns for the year 1989. This year's tax return, which will be filed next year will allow a deduction of ten percent of interest paid on unsecured loans. The 1991 tax re­ turns that will be filed in 1992 will allow no deductions on interest for unsecured loans. Examples of unse­ cured loans are credit cards, boat loans and auto loans. INTEREST ON SECURED LOANS DEDUCTIBLE Interest paid on mortpgesor se­ cured loans is 100 percent deduct­ ible. UNION DUES DEDUCTION Union dues are only deductible if th^ exceed two percent of gross income. Ifth^do, only the portion over the 2% is deductible. SPAD, contributions have never been de­ ductible. ALIMONY PAID Periodic payments of alimony or Kparate maintenance made under a court decree can be deducted. Pay­ ments made under a separation agreement or a decree for support can also be deducted. Don't deduct lump-sum cash or property settle­ ments, voluntary payments not made under a court order or a writ­ ten separation agreement, or amounts specified as child support. For details, see Tele-Tax Infor­ mation in the index (topic no. 252) or ^t Pub. 504, Tax Information for Divorced or Separated Individuals. FILING EXTENSIONS if a Seafarer is unable to file his or her tax return ty April 16,1990, th^ should file Form 4868 entitled, "Application for Automatic Exten­ sion of Time to File U.S. Individual Tax Return." Form 4868 must be submitted to the IRS by April 16, 1990. Taxes owed to the IRS must be paid and submitted with the re­ quest for an extension. It is advis­ able, if estimatingan amount due, to overpay in order to avoid penalties and interest. ROUNDING OFF TO WHOLE DOLLARS Cents may be rounded off to the neatest wliole dollar on the tax re­ turn and schedules. To do so, drop amounts under 50 cents and increase amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 be­ comes $1 and $230 becomes $3. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Unemplcyment compensation (insurance) is fulty taxable. By Jan­ uary 31,1990, an individual who has received unemployment compensa­ tion should receive a Form 1099-G showing the total unemployment compensation paid during 1989. Use line 70 on the tax return to report unemployment compensa­ tion received. �FCBRUARYim 5tejP J. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not considered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and W-2P to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040. STANDARD DEDUCTION CHART FOR MOST PEOPLE Do not use this chart if 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. Standard Deduction Fllinp Staling Single Married filing separate return Head of household The following kinds of income should be reported on Form 1040,or related forms and schedules, in ad­ dition to the types of income listed on Form 1040. • Scholarship and fellowship amounts. • Original Issue Discount. • Distributions from SEPs and DECS. • Amounts received in place of wages, from accident and health plans (including sickpayand disabilify pen­ sions) if employer paid for the poliiy. • Bartering income (fair market value of goods or services received in return for services). • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Rail­ road Retirement Act. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. • Profits from coiporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. • Endowments. • Lump-sum distributions. • Gains from the sale or ex­ change (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other properfy. • Gains frpm the sale of a mainhome. • Accumulation distribu­ tions from trusts. • Prizes and awards (con­ tests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). • Earned income from sources outside the United States. • Director's fees. • Fees received as an execu­ tor or administrator of an estate. • Embezzled or other illegal income. EXAMPLES OF INCOME NOT REPORTED Do not include these amounts under income reported. Welfare benefits. Disability retirement pay­ ments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans' Ad­ ministration. Workers' compensation benefits, insurance dam­ ages, etc. for injury or sick­ ness. Child support. Mail retiu-ns to the Internal Revenue Service Center designated for the following areas. No street address is needed for the IRS. $5,200 $2,600 $4,550 Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. Dividends on veterans' life insurance. Life insurance proceeds re­ ceived because of a person's death. Amounts received from in­ surance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of nor­ mal expenseswhile living in the home. Certain amounts received as a scholarship. FORMORE INFORMATION General Information 1-800/424-1040 can be called for general information. IRS staff an­ swer questions from 8:00 AM to4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, until the April 16 deadline. Publications 1-800/424-3676 operators will take orders for publications. "#553 Highlights of1989Tax Changes"and "#552 Record Keeping for Individu­ als" are two publications that many people find especially useful. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina IRS Atlanta, GA 39901 New Jersey, New York (New York City and counties of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) BRS' Holtsville, NY New York (all other counties), Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont IRS Andover, MA 05501 Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin IRS KansasCity, MO 64999 Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia IRS Cincinnati, OH 45999 Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas IRS Austin, TX 73301 Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento; San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota,Utah, Washington, Wyoming. IRS Ogden, UT 84201 California (all other counties), Hawaii IRS Fresno, CA 93888 Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee IRS Memphis, TN 37501 / American Samoa . , , IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Commissioner of Revenue and Taxation 855 West Marine Dr. Agana, GU 96910 Puerto Rico (or if excluding income under section 933) Virgin Islands: Nonpermanent residents IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Virgin Islands < All A.P.O. or F.P.O. addresses V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Lockharts Garden No. 1A Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, VI 00802 IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 IRS representatives are avail­ able in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under "United States Govern­ ment, Internal Revenue Service." TELEPHONE HELP SEND IRS WRITTEN QUESTIONS Written questions regarding the tax returns can be sent directly toan IRS District Director. To find the toll-free number for any area, see "Telephone Assis­ tance-Federal Tax Information" in the index. CORRESPONDING WITH IRS Include a social securify number in anycorrespondence with IRS. Seafarers should not have problems obtaining accurate W-2 forms for monies earned in 1989 by the companies that employed them. Under both the Standard Freightship and Tanker agreements of 1987, Article II, Section 9, paragraph (b) reads: "On December 31st of each year of this Agreement, all Unlicensed Personnel, whether at sea or iri port, shall be entitled to receive all monies due them in the form of a check or other instrument Which, under IRS rules, shall be deemed as constructive receipt of said money. W-2 forms shall be timely provided and shall reflect all appropriate money earned with the Company during the applicable calendar year." This has been a regular part of the standard agreements for several years to keep Seafarers from having to bear a heavy t^ burden, said Red Campbell, SIU vice president for collective bargaining. Years ago, members would have to face the possibility of receiving statements of earnings for work performed in the previous year because a Seafarer did not sign off a vessel until after the start of a new year. If your W-2 form does not correspond with your income records, contact the company that issued the W-2 about the discrepancy, Campbell said. 'L. •I A.-,-.' *• •• ' v"' ' -Jl! Guam WALK-IN HELP IRS representatives are avail­ able to help with tax questions. If, after reading the tax form instruc­ tions and publications, an individual needs additional information, call the IRS using the toll-free number listed in the telephone directory. m• For Individuals living in the followinp states: $3,100 Married filingjoint return or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent children EXAMPLES OF INCOME THAT MUST BE REPORTED WHERETOFILE �Ni^:. .j)iiiiiM'wii»ii<ap - V ' .yyy-jryiiKy SIAFARERS 106 ••' • ^ :=•' 7-7 -i-?'''7f^,.i,'^"'' .-'•4 • 7' 12 SlU Members Go on Pension Ballard Browning Looks to Retirement -'v;P®p-- V.:.'-" ; -sVV:- •jr-'yC' . •;' "• '• . , ',;?-Y-"'' •' V-".' --S-'ky::' •'tf- r-^/ 7:'." -> ^M • , r' '•'' '• The union announced the retire­ ment of 12 seafarers who will join the ranks of SIU pensioners this month. The new retirees are: Ballard Brown­ ing, J.W. Allen, John Duda, Horace Hunt, Ted Thomas, Carmen J. Thompson, Billy J. Walker, Joseph E. Catherman, Willie Gunnerson, Lurcy Joseph Primeaux, James H. Walton and Robert J. Rodziczak. One of the new pensioners, Bal­ lard Browning, personally came to the union's headquarters to submit his retirement application. Ballard Browning, who began his seafaring career 46 years ago as an OS aboard the SS Noon Day (Water­ man), sailed the Hog Islanders, the Liberty ships and the LNG tankers. His most recent vessel was the Over­ seas Ohio, sailing from the Gulf to Panama; That was in June 1989. There have been many changes in working conditions for seafarers since Browning started sailing out of the SIU union hall at 51 Beaver Street in Brooklyn. "I can remember when there was no vacation plan," he said, "and when you had to wash clothes out on the hatch with a scrub brush." Ballard, who lives in Mountain View, AR, shipped from the port of Houston, TX. Ballard joined the SIU in 1944 and got his first bosun's job in 1949 at the age of 22. He made five crossings in the North Atlantic and Pacific during World War II and spent two years in the Army during the Korean War. He assisted the union in the late '60s, dredging the creek at what was to become the training facilities at Piney Point. He also served on the Calmar shoregang in Baltimore from 1966 to 1970. Joining Browning in the ranks of SIU pensioners are II other SIU members: six from the deep sea division, four from the inland and one from the Great Lakes. Two of the pensioners-Carmen J. Thompson and Joseph Cathermansailed in more than one division during their SIU careers. Boatman Willie Gunnerson holds the distinc­ tion of being the oldest member of the group to retire. He will be 67 in Jime. Further details on the new pensioners follow: • DEEP SEA J.W. ALLEN Jf. J. W. Allen, 63, received his book in September 1958 in the port of New York. After serving in both the Army and Navy from 1948 to 1951, the Tennessee native started shipping out on Cities Service tankers. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun in 1974. Brother Allen lives in Gold Bar, WA. ;"• 1 • • served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Walker also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He lives in Columbia, TN. LURCY JOSEPH PRIMEAUX Lurcy Joseph Primeaux, 58, joined the SIU in August 1964 in Port Arthur, TX. The Louisiana native served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. Boatman Primeaux worked as a captain on tugboats. He calls Vinton, LA home. INLAND While at headquarters recently, Ballard Browning (right) met with Executive Vice President Joseph Saccd. JOHN DUDA John Duda, 64, joined the SIU in February I96I in the port of San Francisco. Bom in New Haven, Ct, Brother Duda served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific during the 1950s before transferring his black gang membership to the SIU. He calls Brooklyn, NY home. JOSEPH E. CATHERMAN Joseph E. Catherman, 59, joned the union in August 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. The deck department veteran also sailed in the deep sea division. Boatman Catherman still lives in his native Philadelphia. i\ :'.v^ •-.-.-••'•'ft/'. JAMES H. WALTON James H. Walton, 62, joined the SIU in June 1961 in his native Philadelphia. He worked in the deck department. Boatman Walton still calls Philadelphia home. WILLIE GUNNERSON Willie Gunnerson, 66, received his book in August 1974 in the port of Mobile, AL. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Gunnerson sailed on Radcliff Materials vessels. He continues to reside in his native Mobile. I'.'l.. ' : j" •- • ••i. GREATLAKES ROBERT J. RODZICZAK Robert J. Rodziczak, 55, joined the SIU in October 1961 in his native Milwaukee, WI. He started working in the deck department on tugboats in 1956. Brother Rodziczak still lives in Milwaukee. - •'y 1 HORACE HUNT Horace Hunt, 63, joined the SIU in June 1945 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The North Carolina native had his deck department career intermpted by a stint in the Army from 1948 to 1951. He upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975. Brother Hunt resides in Houston, TX. SPAD t-shiits FRONT The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, firstserved basis. TED THOMAS Ted Thomas, 65, joined the SIU in July 1963 in the port of Houston. The deck department member was bora in Poland. Brother Thomas lives in Naka Ku, Yokahama, Japan. CARMEN J. THOMPSON Carmen J. Thompson, 65, started his SIU career in the Great Lakes division. He joined the SIU in June 1957 in the port of Cleveland. Brother Thompson was bora in Tennessee, but calls Newton, NC home. '.I, ' BACK ' The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please fill out the application below and mail it to; Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 [ Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: • I NAME ADDRESS. CITY, STATE, ZIP. BH^LY J. WALKER Billy J. Walker, 62, started sailing with the SIU in 1945 and received his book in 1947. Born in Lawrenceburg, TN, the engine department veteran . :f.a| SOCIAL SECURITY # .BOOK#. PHONE T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) RATING. S M L XL v9o\ B-:- ••'--I •'"•. �•,:.v •yyyV;'- FEBRUARY 1990 ^V r I V. "5 ,B='^V^»^_5^v "XVsy ji-. Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port 2 Tot^s Seahrers IntematioMl HEADQUARTERS 520! Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Glair River Dr. Aigonac, MI 48001 f (313) 794-4988 '//? '.m BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 <•< ' Li (301) 327-4900 -D -J 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth. MN 55802 4218) 722-4110 HONOLULU; : 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 L I (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 • ">y" - 4 • 1 ^ JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 rV i- : (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY ; - • 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 ' ' ;; y (201),435-9424i • ^; TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Trip All Groups Reliefs Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 4 4-- 278 ''83 Port 452 125 ENGINE DEPARTMENT .... . . 1 5- > * ..vv 0 ^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans •X-, : MOBILE ;., . 12 ^ San Franci (^ilming^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu fHoustc^ iy Poin Totals M 3-3 2 y 36 12 .'' , 1 181 71 43 119 49 30 24 6; 'j ' A, ' 258 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 14 2 0 I / JZ-:;: 0 0 1 0 0 I •... 1 Llll. 7 Port a New York ^-Philadelphia " • iiiiQr& Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 1 1 _5 ,7 , ,3 . 3 4 21 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston^ St. Louis Piney Point Totals »• «*:.»Mi 7 12 14 |18L--. 80 34 8 10 3 1 2 3 3 1 4 -V< 1 J u" 3' 1 7 0 39 2 0 34 57 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New Yor Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington a;Kf| Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals : •• 26'-";":~:32a:x^a •'.aM li 1 0 0 0 7 4 22 0 0 0 0 ^ 45 •. 13 25 14 3 -; 5 -. P: , 68 0 0 0 I 0 184 15 16 19 18" 23 12 J9 55 0 23 246 8 8 16 25 I 6 2 1 169 •1 { fey;.-, i/ ;• • -; •. '•• Wmm 1'-' / f QQ f 2 i 271 744 410 390 525 286 259 1,169 549 438 Totals AU Departments 142 Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of January was up from the month of December. A total of 1,212 jobs were shipped On SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,212 jobs shipped, 525 jobs or about 43 percent were taken by *'A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B*' and seniority people. A total of 142 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,428 jobs have been shipped. ;f ;.«i 1 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 -' (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEWORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. . L? New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK S .4 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6606 L;';r;;,NORFOLK.. 115 Third St. y Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 '•/' PHILADELPHIA ' L< 2604 S. 4 St. FhUadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT g St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 x (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 • •. iir' (WneciSMB PBO^ 00/27.' -Ur.:.. i® • •LIrl®' .'1 �W'%-r' • V'-V-' [• ;• ^ •• • • • • ' •• •' .. /• ••-''3 ',•• • • ^;333^:k33 ;:33;fy;"53 ;33,^ StAFARERS LOG 14 r •' •'• • "•, ••. '.-• -: ' ••'•;• !i" I '(jfl ' 'i. .'-'- ^ V' i'r- l^;'. \ '/ [: :3V.'. r ?|; • •-'it • :r 5|." •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C " 'ij- ^ New Orleans ^Tuesday, M;arch 13 •. Mobile Wednesday, March 14 San Francisco Thursday, March 15 Wilmington 3 Monday, March 19 Seattle 3®I8I Friday, March 23 San Juan 3Thursday, March 8 ;/:-3.3-\' St.'Lo«is •' Friday, Inarch 16 Honolulu 3 Friday, March 16; 3 Duluth Wednesday, March 14 Jersey Cify Wednesday, Maith 21 New Bedford Tuesday , March 20 l(m Personals 3;5-3''tr3ft:iK; JANUARY 1-31, 1990 Piney Point Monday, March 5 New York Tuesday, March 6 PhOadeipiiia Wednesday, March 7 Baltimore Thursday, March 8 Norfolk Thuraday , March 8 Jacksonville Thursday, March 8 Algonac |p|||3r ;;,;Friday, March 9 Houston ^ . Monday, March 12 ,3 3!e5l'^3'73" Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters AfanrA Mmberdiip Meefa^S Deep Sea, lakes, liriand Waten 3:: TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port. New York Philadelphia ; jwBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco aWilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St, Louis I lilipeYWql Totals , 'I 23 49 35 20 14 109 154 59 90 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia £ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisccl Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis iFineyj Totals 7 "«S4'S';!%S3 o, STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port iNew York iPhUadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Ijacksonville San Francisco i:'3'vi-'O •'••3 RAYDAILEY Please contact Kelly Scott as soon possible. Call collect at (503) 429-0570. JEROME HACKER Please contact Andy Hacker at 3014 Pine Gully; Houston, TX 77017. ARTHUR N. BUTLER Please contact Pat Strickland at 120 East Randell Court; Gretna, LA 70053. FRffiNDSOF GEORGE COSTANGO George Costango would like to hear from his friends. He will be on the beach for some time and cannot accept telephone calls. His address is Room 5220, Christiana Hospiteil; P.O. Box 6001; Newark, DE 19718. CHARLES O. FAmCLOTH Please contact your stepdaugh­ ter, Melinda Christie Thornton, P.O. Box 354, Ridgeland, MS 39158. PATRICK McMAHON Please contact Mrs. Harris re­ garding an important business matter. Totals Totals All Dqaartmoits 98 48 43 28 17 113 246 115 108 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatcheis* Report for Great Lakes CL-Company/Lakes l^Lakes NP—Hon Priority JANUARY 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED Port All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 13 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT Totals Ail Departmoits 0 96 10 0 0 0 0 93 26 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually re^stered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �; . ••-i 1.4'....:., - '••• . . . , ' ;.V'• .4" -• •' -' -4' r''•. HBKMRY1990 i . s ^ ; i'l Digest of Sfiips Meeliiipl The foHowin§ shlpi miaates an just a,sampling of Ihe many meeting nperts the SlU neelves each menth from Its ships arouml the worU. Ships minutes an nvlemed hy the nnlen's eentnet department. These Issues requiring attention or reselutlen an addressed hy the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. ii 'f?;l SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), November 19 ~ Chairman W. C. Byrd, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director Michael Derringe, Deck Delegate James Higgins, Steward Delegate Coy R. Hendricks. Chairman aimounced ship would pay off upon arrival in Houston. Treasurer reported no money in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked union to consider raising pensions to equal level of social security. Steward department thanked for job well done. Deck department thanked for keep­ ing mess room clean. Next ports: Charles­ ton, SC, Port Everglades, FL and Houston, TX. SEA-LAND TINDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 9 — Chairman A. J. Palino, Secretary L. Rene, Educational Director M. L., Mefferd. Chairman noted vessel will ar­ rive late in Long Beach, CA. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reminded to dump coffee cups in trash after use. AMERICAN CORMORANT (?acmc Gulf Marine), December 3 ~ Chairman Charles H. Davis, Secretary Susanne Cake, Educational Director Robert Tuller, £)eck Delegate Jon Patrick Dillon. Chairman dis­ tributed copies of SIU constitution to each department delegate and urged them to read it and know their rights. Treasurer an­ nounced $20 in ship's fund and $75 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fan­ tastic Thanksgiving dinner. 4ur'.^ ':-' CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine), Elecember 10 ~ Chairman Stanley Krawczynski, Secretary John Samuels, Educational Director D. Able. Chairman said payoff would take place upon arrival at Elizabeth, NJ. He told crewmembers to sign list noting if they wanted their pay in cash or check. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Engine and steward delegates had no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contract department to review raising the pension and lowering early normal pension retirement level from 20 to 15 years. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), December 29 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary Edward Haber, Educational Director P. Capola. Chairman said he was working on a repair list. Secretary noted deep fat fryer was not working properly and could create a fire hazard if spill should occur while using stove. Educational director urged Looking forward to the Liberty Wave's run to Poland are (i. to r.) Steward Paul Stubbiefieid, Bosun Ben Veiner, QMED Mike Langenbacb and Steward Assistant Frederick Saffo. members to support SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked for excellent meals, good service and clean ship. Next ports: Groton, CT and St. Croix, USVI. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), December 17 ~ Chairman P. Flores, Secretary Cassle B. Carter Jr., Educational Director Kenneth F. Linah, Deck Delegate , Peter Orischak, Engine Delegate H. Vaz­ quez, Steward Delegate M. Robles. Chair­ man relayed message to crew from Angel Hernandez, San Juan port representative, regarding problem when ship docks in port. He said vessel would pay off, in Elizabeth, NJ. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked contact department to evaluate increase in daily sickness and acci­ dent benefits. Crew thanked for keeping mess hall and crew lounge clean. Steward department thanked for fine job. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Apex Marine), December 31 - Chairman V. T. Nielsen, Secretary G. C. Bamman, Educa­ tional Director T. Herbert, Deck Delegate! P. Lopez, Engine Delegate K. Wiltshire, Steward Delegate H. Johnson. Chairman said ship would pay off in New York on January 2. Treasurer aimounced $111 in fund to buy videos for ship's library. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All three departments thanked for jobs well done. Next port: New York. - I r.^V "j 4- Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $512 in ship's fund and $40 in communica­ tions fimd. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew wished all SIU members and officials a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Crew asked if company can provide more sports equipment. Crew reminded not to slam doors and play radios too loud. Crew wants to know why all ports have bus ser­ vice except Osaka, Japan. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done especially after vessel left shipyard. Next port: Tobata, Japan. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine), December 31 ~ Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary J. Ross, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate A. Camacho, Engine Delegate C. Allen, Steward Delegate F. Maldonado. Chairmm said ship would layup in Jacksonville, FL on January 2. He said vessel should reactivate in near future. Secretary urged trip and vacation relief system be improved as mem­ bers believed those who take jobs should be required to fulfill time period. He noted steward department should be able to call for day reliefs in San Juan and Jacksonville. He also thanked members for returning used linen and leaving quarters clean. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD and Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Steward kose "Pepe" Ross and Chief Cook Steve Venus for best of two cultures at Christinas with whole roasted pig cooked Puerto Rican style and tradition­ al holiday feast while in New Orleans. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), December 14 ~ Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary John Pratt. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Piney Point as Lun­ deberg School has very good new classes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Stewed department thanked for good cookouts and Thanksgiving dinner. Next port: Honolulu, HI. -f- -tr---' p^ ' /5 bers vessel is running between Florida and Texas City, TX. He, along with secretary, wished all in SIU a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contract department to review a pension raise when contract expires. Crew noted ice machine and aft wench need repairs. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Texas City, TX. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), December 10 ~ Chairman Richard K. Wardlaw, Secretary Don Collins, Education­ al Director Candido Castro. Chairman noted fine ship and good crew. He urg^ members to read once again obligation and pledge in front page of union books. He an­ nounced regular bosun would return when ship docks in Long Beach. Repair list being made up. Secretary urged members to read Seafarers LOG, especially President Michael Sacco's column. He reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $172 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Houston union officials for way quick crewing of vessel was handled. Special •'•'I,:. • r^' .v'' The OMI Leader was in Beaumont, TX recently, loading up with fuel oil for the East Coast. Pictured above are L.M. Baker, AB (left), and Bosun Richard Darville. f'l-: PEC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk Lines), December 8 ~ Chairman Paul Harper, Secretary John Hanrahan, Educational Director Ben O. Conway, Deck Delegate Ron Huyett. Chairman said situa­ tion conceming restriction to ship in Thailand still unresolved. He stressed safety aboard ship and members should upgrade at Lundeberg School. He reminded crew to take courses required by Navy and MSC before returning to vessel. He aimounced repair list was posted on chief mate's door. Treasurer stated $150 in ship's fund. Deck delegate asked if day's pay begins when member starts his flight to ship from the U.S. or when he boards Air Force jet at Maguiie Air Force Base. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Shipping rules booklet received and being offered to crew for read­ ing. Members reminded to bring pay vouchers and discharges to union halls to file for monies owed from 1988. Crew asked to help keep ship clean and to return tapes to library so all members can use them. Next port: Diego Garcia. LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Ocean Ships, Inc.), December 24 — Chair­ man Pete Hulsebosch, Secret^ Martin Josephson, Educational Director Howard Daniels, Deck Delegate James Henry, En­ gine Elelegate Ernest Lacunza, Steward Delegate Vincent Ortiz. Chairman said ves­ sel would pay off in Sasebo, Japan on December 25. Treasurer noted $308 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT with pumpman. No beefs or dis­ puted OT from deck and steward delegates. Crew sent best wishes for speedy recovery to chief cook who had to leave because of illness. Next port: Sasebo, Japan. LNG LEO (ETC), December 24 - Chair­ man F. A. Pehler, Secretary. H. Jones Jr., Secretary Tom Curtis, Deck Delegate Lee White, Engine Delegate David Terry, Steward Delegate Dana Cunningham. Chairman reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. He said repair list has been sought. Educational director also emphasized need to attend If-^ Reading copies of the latest Seafarers LOG are members of the OMI Leader's steward depart­ ment. From the left are Steward Assistant S.A. Martinez, Chief Cook W.G. Trice, Steward Tony Roberts and Steward Assistant E.L. Burnett. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Service), December 17 ~ Chairman Carl James, Secretary E. Vazquez, Deck Delegate Nicolos Lomas, Engine Delegate Manuel Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Spen­ cer Ryan. Chairman told crew they should present ideas for better living conditions to headquarters or in ship's minutes. Secretary said all miming smoothly. He thanked QMED Manuel Rodriguez for building safety rack for coffee pot. Treasurer reported $70 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Deck depart­ ment thanked for work by bosun. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), Dceember 10 ~ Chairman John Neff, Secretary R. G. Connelly, Educational Director Mike Overgaard. Chairman dis­ cussed dmg testing and alcohol regulations. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Members asked contract department to make Martin Luther King Day a union holiday. Steward department thanked for good job and keeping imess hall clean. OMI CHARGER (OMI Corp.), Decem­ ber 24 - Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secretary Neville N. Johnson, Educational Director Wiley L. Yarbeir. Chairman reminded mem- vote of thanks given to steward department. Crew wished all SIU brothers and sisters a happy and safe holiday. Next port: Los An­ geles, CA. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), December 9 - Chair­ man Ray E. Todd, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr. Chairman reminded members foreign tools may not meet American safety standards and could cause accidents. He an­ nounced ship is scheduled to layup upon ar­ rival in Fort Arthur, TX on December 13. Disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. Steward delegate reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked union to check into mail delivery while ship is on voyage. Steward department thanked for good food and service. Next port: Port Ar­ thur, TX. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ time), December 26 — Chairman Richard Bradford, Secretary Steven R. Hamilton, Educational Director O. Fariami. Chairman J reported payoff in Jacksonville, FL on ' December 31. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Finev Point He said SOLAS videotape covering ship's emergency procedures available for viewing by crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received Seafarers LOG Continued on pt^e 16 V'' ' • >{•.' - i' • . •-/ 14:'-'^ �SOFARERS LOG 16 iiigs^ Members reminded to return movies to storage area. Continued from page 15 ''"• T' ^ .- -.' ''r. '• '• '•/!".' i''. •»-•*:- •;. and new shipping rules when in port in Japan. Ship delayed in passing through Panama Canal from December 19 to 27 be­ cause of U.S. military action in region. Crew thanked stewaio department for excellent food throughout trip, especially Thanksgiv­ ing and Christmas. Next port; Jacksonville, FL. t' '>''^^4&:!)' : •••;,• V •• -••-, :V;.^ SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), December 3 -r Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary R. G. Griswold, Educational Director C. M. Devonish, Deck Delegate Mike Delaney, Engine Delegate Clayton Everett, Steward Delegate Tom McNellis. Chairman reported continuing problerti with stack gas entering bridge and rest of house. He said vents still are discharging particulates. Educational director urged members to attend Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Deck and engine delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Deck and engine departments thanked for cleaning up after themselves. Next port; Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND ' , Bosun John R. Neff aboard Sea-Land's Nedlloyd Hudson. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), December 3 — Chair­ man K. C. McGregor, Secretary W. Lau, Educational Director M. Beck, Deck Delegate J. McLean, Engine Delegate Jack Singletary, Steward Delegate Roderick Brite. Chairman asked crew for patience and cooperation as ship just left yard and many things need to be adjusted. All hands asked to clean vessel inside and out. He said he was making a list of items needmg to be corrected and repaired. Secretary requested crew give galley gang a few days to get things operating smoothly. Educational director urged members to use one washing machine for work clothes and one for shore clothes. No beefs or disputed OT given. DEVELOPER (.SeB.- Land Service), December 15 - Chairman P. Gallagher, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educa­ tional Director L. Bryant. Chairman reminded crew to clean room before leaving vessel. Secretary thanked Bosun P. Gal­ lagher and AB T. Waagsbo for helping steward department keep crew lounge ship­ shape. Educational director urged members to support SPAD for providing seamen with a strong voice on Capitol Hill. Engine delegates reported beef regarding room buzzers being used to wake up chief electrician and QMED during off-duty hours. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew received new shipping rules booklet. Crew asked union to look into increase in retirement benefits. Steward department thanked for food service and cleanliness of vessel. Next port; Tacoma, WA. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 23 ~ Chairman J. M. Ard, Secretary J. Zurick, Educational Director Amos Jasamillo. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $300 in movie fund. He thanked Carl Lipkin for help col­ lecting fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOG received in Tacoma, WA. Bosun and steward thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Steward depart­ ment thanked for fine job. SEA-LAND KODIAK (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 20 ~ Chairman J. Glenn, Secretary M. Morgan, Educational Director L. Brown, Deck Delegate J. Dunn. Chair, man said ship would pay off in Seattle on December 22, then lay up until January 12. Secretary reminded members to put linen in bag on their deck when leaving. Educational director advised members drug testing in ef­ fect. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No disputed OT or beefs given by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contract department to look into allowing sick leave for members so they could retain jobs when they are better. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 11 — Chairman Ubie E. Nolan, Secretary Ceasar F. Blanco, Educa­ tional Director James Roberts, Deck Delegate J. Pegg, Engine Delegate P. Lynch, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman said ship while in Philippines picked up several American citizens be­ cause of recent coup attempt and took them to Hong Kong. As soon as passengers dis­ embarked, vessel proceeded to Kaohsiung, Japan on regular schedule. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew lounge coffee maker needs replacing. Members thanked for keeping crew lounge neat and clean. Steward department thanked for well balanced meals. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), December 16 - Chairman Ray J, Ramirez, Secretary D. Boone, Educational Director C. Piper. Chairman aimoimced ship would pay off in Tacoma, WA on December 17. Secretary said he had applica­ tions for those wanting to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Educational director noted company placed several safety videotapes on tward to help crew learn more about Another fine meal by the Nedlloyd Hudson's chief steward, Ray Connolly. AB Michael Fell and QEP H. Bergeron enjoy a meal aboard the Nedlloyd Hudson. ship. No beefs or disputed OT given. All hands thanked for keeping crew lounge clean. Vote of thanks given to great galley gang. Next port; Tacoma, WA. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), Chairman J. C. Dillon, Secretary C. Gibson, Educational Director R. Risbeck. Chairman thanked crew for making voyage a good one. He reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPi^. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked company if they could telex extra monies earned at regular intervals. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port; Tacoma, WA. Know Your Rights •, ^'% ^1="' yi : ' FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their hndings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally . consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; i ' Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. c ^ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime vvorkers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or information, be should inunediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. NOTICES Monies Due to 12 Members Can Be Found at SIU Hall Company checks are in the port of Jacksonville for the following members. Please send a letter with a return address and a photostatic copy of your merchant marine doc­ uments to George Ripoll at the Jacksonville hall, 3315 Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. ALLAN B. CAMPBELL SILAS M. McGOWAN PORTFITIO T. MALDONADO WILLIAM C. STEELE THOMAS E. DAVIS RICARDO G. ELLIS ELVERT M. WELCH CLAUDE N. JOHNSON JAMES F. BRACK EDWARD L. HAYNIE HARRY A. SMITH JUAN MELENDEZ �FiBRUMtY 1990 -y.'«i.x.;->!f^''CT nnal Depaftiinii .ife.......- • • •!> • DEEP SEA JOHN S. BURKE John S. Burke, 67, passed away November 3, 1989. He joined the SIU in May 1942 in his native Mobile, AL. The galley member upgraded to recertified steward in 1979. Brother Burke retired in May 1987. GEORGE S. CHANCE George S. Chance, 81, died November 7, 1989. He joined the SIU in March 1951 in the port of Savannah, OA. Brother Chance sailed in the deck department. Among the ships he sailed on were those operated by Bull Lines and South Atlantic Steamship. The Jackson, SC native began receiving his pension in August 1973. ROBERT DEARIE Robert Dearie, 58, passed away November 1, 1989. He joined the SIU in September 1969 in his native New Orleans. After serving in the Navy from 1947 to 1951, Brother ; Dearie started his black gang career on Isthmian Lines vessels. He was an active member at the time of his death. JOSEPH R. HALES Joseph H^es, 66, died October 1, 1989. The Utah native Joined the SIU in March 1%9 in the port of Seattle. Brother Hales sailed Isthmian when he started his engine department career and later on SeaLand vessels. JOSEPH W. KISTEN Joseph Kisten, 62, passed away Decem­ ber 11, 1989 at his home in Keyes, CA. Bom in Worcester, MA, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck department veteran joined the union in June 1953 in the port of New York. He upgraded to an able seaman rating at the Lundeberg School in 1968. Brother Kisten was an active member when he died. His remains were scattered in the Pacific Ocean, to- ;•'- -•wjv'jaMKsUiii'wimffca DAVID E. KYDD FELIPE MARTINEZ EDGAR NELSON David Kydd, 64, died Decem­ ber 19, 1989. He was bom in Soo Chow, China and served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Kydd graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York in 1960. He sailed in the deck depa:rtment before retiring in September 1986. He is survived by his wife, Lyla. Felipe Martinez, 75, passed away November 29, 1989. The Puerto Rican native joined the SIU in March 1959 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department until retiring in November 1979. He is survived by his wife. Carmen. Edgar Nelson, 64, passed away December 25, 1989. When the New York native started his SIU career in November 1943, he sailed in the deck department. In 1973, he switched to the engine department where he stayed until he retired in July 1980. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. VINCENT McCLOSKEY JOHN O'DEA Vincent McCloskey, 63, died Diecember 29, 1989. Bom in Londonderry, Ireland, Brother McCloskey became a member in April 1946 in the port of Mobile, AL. His deck department career was intermpted by a tour in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He began drawing his pension in July 1988. John O'Dea, 68, died January 2. The Pennsyl­ vania na­ tive joined the union in November 1946 in the port of New York. Brother O'Dea retired in August 1978 after a career in the deck department. FRANK LAMBERT! Frank Lamberti, 82, passed away December 20, 1989. After serving in the Navy from 1927 to 1930, Brother Lamberti joined the SIU in December 1949 in his native New York. The deck department veteran retired in May 1976. His wife, Mary, survives him. HENRY LANIER Henry Lanier, 62, died November 24, 1989. The Georgia native joined the SIU in December 1942 in the port of Baltimore. He retired in October 1978 after working in the deck department. RONALD A. LAWRENCE Ronald A. Lawpassed away Novem­ ber 5, 1989. A native of Calgary, Canada, Brother Lawrence served in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1947. He joined the SIU in October 1965 in the port of San Francisco and worked in the deck department. Some of his early jobs were on Calmar Line ships. He was an active member at the time of his death. ALEXANDER LENIER Alexander Lenier, 85, died September 4, 1989. He was bom in Estonia. Brother Lenier started his deck department career when he joined the SIU in June 1943 in the port of New Yoric. He retired in September 1968. HAROLD L. MOORE Harold Moore, 62, passed away October 21, 1989. A native of Florida, he joined the SIU in December 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Moore served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1950, then resumed sailing in the black gang on SIUcontracted vessels. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974 and 1977 before retiring in 1978. RALPH T. MOORE Ralph Moore, 68, died January 11. The Bostonbom member served in the Coast Guard from 1939 to 1944. Brother Moore joined the SIU in March 1952 in the port of Seattle, WA. He worked in the deck department until he started to receive his pension in November 1987. HAROLD D. SMITH Harold Smith, 68, died August 21, 1989. He was bom in Cedar Rapid, lA and served in the Navy from 1938 to 1945. He became an SIU member in August 1%7 in the port of San Francisco and sailed in the black gang. Brother Smith retired in October 1985. He is survived by his wife, Gladys. AWAT B. SULAIMAN Awat B. Sulaiman, 71, passed away November 23, 1989. The engine depart­ ment veteran was bom in Singapore. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Sulaiman joined the SIU in 1%1 in the port of Philadelphia mid upgraded in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He retired in October 1984. His wife, Agnes, survives him. THEODORE VELIOTIS Theo­ dore N. Veliotis, 63, died during September 1989. The Greek native became a member in August 1968 in the port of New Yoric. He sailed in the deck department on Panoceanic Tankers and Alcoa vessels early in his career. Later he sailed on Sea-Land ships. Brother Veliotis started drawing his pension in October 1981. He is survived by his wife, Anastasia. IRA WILLOUGHBY Ira Willoughby, 78, passed away December 22, 1989. He joined the union in August 1942 in his native Baltimore. Brother Willoughby served in the steward department until he retired in December 1%7. He is survived by his wife, Theresa. ' "A - A i .? WILLIAM W. WORTHINGTON William W. Worthington, 76, died November 22, 1989. After serving in the Navy from 1943 to 1945, the Yuma, AZ native joined the SIU in May 1955 in the port of San Francisco and sailed on Waterman vessels. He wrapped up his deck department career in October 1972. A-t. INLAND ELMER BINGHAM Elmer Bingham, 66, died October 28, 1989. TTie New York native joined the union in 1974 in the port of Norfolk, VA. Boatman Bingham worked as a cook for Interstate Oil before retiring in November 1986. JOHN BLANCHFIELD John Blanchfield, 86, passed away December 4, 1989. A native of Maryland, he became a member in June 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He served as an IBU organizer and official from 1959 to 1966. Before retiring in February 1968, Boatman Blanchfield sailed in the engine department. He is survived by his wife, Glenva. ROBERT DAVIS Robert Davis, 65, died Sep­ tember 26, 1989. Bom in Contuuud OH page 18 •1 . •, i • �-.ttr .'vtwik' "r '. --V •"ii'r" SUFARERSLOG 18 Uiwr mM,- I*' ' Continued from page 17 Graysville, AL, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Boatman Davis joined the SIU in December 1957 in the port of Houston. He sailed as a captain on tugs operated by Sabine and Crowley Towing. He attended the 1977 Gulf/ Inland Educational Conference at Piney Point before retiring in June 1984. :.';:,''-T;r- WmwA ; V •- ->• cB ;vXi::_-;» vr.: •, ?.•'*«'• V'isi^ i'l* • -t-; • :ii ;-.j ANTHONY H. GENTTLE Anthony H. Gentile, 68, died November 22, 1989. He became a union member in March 1957 in his native Baltimore. He worked as a captain on Baker Whiteley and Curtis Bay tugboats. Boatman Gentile attended the 1978 Atlantic/Inland Educational Conference at Piney Point. He started collecting his pension in September 1979. MS0Mi:. i •E" Philadelphia started his SIU career in the deep sea division in April 1968, but acquired his inland book in August 1973. Boatman Hamilton worked in the deck department on Interstate Ocean Transportation vessels. He attended the 1978 Inland Educational Conference at Piney Point. His wife, Edna, survives him. BEVERLY M. O'NEAL Beverly M. O'Neal, 63, died November 9, 1989. He was bom in Hatteras, NC and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1947. Boatman O'Ne^ joined the union in Febmary 1%1 in the port of Norfolk, VA. He sailed as a mate on Curtis Bay and McAllister Towing vessels. He volunteered for many union activities. He attended the 1978 Atlantic/Inland Educational Conference at Piney Point. He started receiving his pension in January 1988. EASTON SIMON SEYMOUR HAMPTON Sey­ mour Hamil­ ton, 73, passed away December 21, 1989. He served in the Naval Reserves from 1947 to 1955. The native of Easton Simon, 72, V passed away December 22, 1989. A native of Vermillian Parrish, LA, he became a member in July 1963 in Port Arthur, TX. Boatman Qemini Rescue Continued from page 3 the ladder by using the life ring. The other seaman grabbed the boat rope. As soon as the man on the ladder was safely on the gang­ way, the life ring was passed to the seaman holding the boat rope. But it quickly became clear that the man's leg was caught in a line securely tied to the log. Concerned the seas would carry the piece of wood too far aft and the seaman would not be able to hold the line. Captain Smith began to back the screw, allowing crewmembers to pull the man closer. OS Jeffrey Amendolia tended the line, while Third Mate Hainen took the bitter end of the line from the life ring and went down the ladder and into the water to hand the seaman on the log a knife. He cut himself free and Hainen pulled him up to the ladder, but his injuries prevented him from climbing it. The deck crew low­ ered the gangway closer to the water and Codispoti and Amen­ dolia grabbed the seaman. Taking advantage of a wave that sub­ merged the gangway platform, Codispoti and Amendolia were able to lift him up to the platform. i v:-- r? "• cCi*? -y >" ,1- - .V f • Simon sailed as a captain on Sabine Towing vessels before he retired in July 1980. He is survived by his wife, Marie. WILLIAM H. STUBBLEFIELD William H. Stubblefield, 64, died December 23, 1989. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Boatman Stubblefield joined the union in April 1975 in his native St. Louis. He worked as a cook and attended the 1977 Gulf/In­ land Educational Confer­ ence at Piney Point. He retired in February 1989. GREAT LAKES JEROME LYLE DAHLGREN Jerome Lyle Dahlgren, 57, died Novem­ ber 15, 1989. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. The Minnesota native joined the SIU in August 1988 in the port of Duluth, MN. Brother Dahlgren sailed in the deck department. WILLIAM R. ROACH William R. Roach, 89, passed away January 6. He became a union Man Sighted off Port Bow Around 1416 hours, Amendolia sighted a man in the water among the debris. The Gemini sailed to­ wards the seaman, but crewmembers could not recover the man on the first pass. As the Gemini was maneuvering to begin a second pass, the seaman was yanked out of visual contact by the waves. Close to an hour later. Chief Mate Friberg saw a body entan­ gled in a cargo net off the port bow. Fribeig, Bosun Hawkins, AB Brooks and other members of the deck gang caught the net with a grappling hook and brought the man aboard. The seaman was dead. The man sighted originally by Amendolia was seen again, this time several hundred yards off the Gemini's port beam. To clearly identify his location, a dye marker was dropped by an Air Force C130 search and rescue plane that had joined the rescue effort. With the man showing no signs of life and sharks spotted in the area. Captain Smith maneuvered the vessel so the body was close to the starboard side. The attempts of Gemini crewmembers to grab v MAMORN EKIMURA member in July 1%1 in his native Buffalo, NY. Brother Roach sailed in the deck department for Great Lakes Dredge and Docks. He started receiving his pension in June 1974. His wife, Beatrice, survives him. Mamorn Ekimura, 62, died while on leave in his native Honolulu, January 8, 1989. The Army veteran joined the MSTU in March 1%7. JAMES L. WALSH SIDNEY lODD James L. Walsh, 89, died December 6, 1989. He joined the SIU in August 1961 in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Brother Walsh sailed in the engine department. GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION Sidney Kidd, 71, passed away in Washington on March 20, 1989. The able seaman joined the MSTU in December 1965. He retired in October 1976. ANGEL C. LUNA Angel C. Luna, 66, died March 4, 1989. The Philippine native joined the SIU in December 1983. He sailed in the steward department. DAROLD BLISS JOHN D. MOSS Darold Bliss, 72, passed away in Washington on June 28, 1989. The Nebraska native sailed as a yeoman until he retired in August 1979. John D. Moss, died March 24, 1989. He served in World War II and joined the MSTU in July 1970. He was employed as a machinist. FRED D. BOSLEY Fred D. Bosley, 79, died in his native Oregon on January 24, 1989. He joined the SIU's Military Sea Transport Union in March 1964. Brother Bosley sailed as a reefer engineer before retiring in April 1975. the body with a grappling hook were unsuccessful. Despite crash­ ing waves that repeatedly sub­ merged the platform. Third Mate Steven Sellars, OS Amendolia and OS Victor Honigsfeld descended the gangway with a boat hook to try to rescue the seaman. They were able to hook the man's cloth­ ing but it kept ripping, making it impossible to bring him up that way. This approach was aban­ doned because it became too dan­ gerous. Next, Cargo Engineer Tom Kilbride tried working with a run­ ning bowline as Captain Smith backed the screw and the body was recovered. This man also was dead. Two other men were rescued by the MV Plata, a vessel in the area that also heard distress call. Captain Smith had asked the MV Plata to keep a parallel course with the Gemini. When the ETC vessel was rescuing the two seamen on the log, the MV Plata recovered two other Kao Hwa III crewmem­ bers. After recovering the last two men, the Gemini resumed her voy­ age to Osaka, Japan with all of the Kao Hwa III crewmembers ac­ counted for and 18 survivors and two dead aboard. FRED SATURNINO Fred Satumino, 83, passed away in Arizona on October 2, 1989. Bom in the Philippines, he became an MSTU member in June 1971. He retired as a cook/baker in June 1976. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: CmUnuBtion Health Coverage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Flan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call ^ the membership services office. l-800^LAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. �FEBRUARY 1990 19 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE M Pngmm An Gtand to Impnue Job Skills of SlU Hlemhors and to Pnmoto tbo Ammon lAaritime Industry March-May 1990 The following is the current course schedule for March-May 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date Aprii 2 May 11 May 28 July 6 Lifeboatman March 19 March 30 April 16 April 27 May 14 May 25 Simulator Shiphandling March 5 March 16 May 14 May 25 Radar Certification April 9 AprU 13 April 30 May 4 Celestial Navigation May 7 June 8 Tankerman April 16 April 27 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Course Able Seaman '^•-* Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting date) All students in the Steward Program will have a two-week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. SHISS College Program Schedule for 1990 FULL 8-week Sessions March 19 through May 11 May 28 through July 20 '"••'; V' (Last) (City) March 19 March 23 April 30 May 4 May 14 May 18 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Recerlification Programs Check-In Date March 26 May 28 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Completion Date May 7 July 2 No • No^ CPR: • Yes No • ^^—_ Primary Language Spoken Telephone. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. Mo./Day/Year (Zip Code) (Area Code) VESSEL ^ RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED Book #. Social Security #. DepartmenL Seniority—^ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No L- Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. Last grade of school completed. to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) DATE. SIGNATURE. I Am interes(ed in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicaied Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Takea. Oil Spill Course OU Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Date of Birth- Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Home Port The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course Date Date April 14 High School Equivalency (GED) March 5 June 9 AprU 30 Adult Basic Education (ABE) March 5 AprU 13 June 8 AprU 30 June 8 English as a Second Language (ESL) April 30 May 11 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course AprU 23 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes, Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 Firefighting: • Yes (Street) (State) 1990 AduH Sducation Schedule Date Available for training (Middle) (First) Address- Completion Date April 27 April 13 July 6 April 27 Julys June 8 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. • Yes Upgrading Applitalion Name. Check'In Date March 19 March 5 April 16 March 19 May 14 May 14 Course Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electronics Technician Electro-Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance Diesel Engine Technology Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP "v; inglne Upgrading Courses DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maiiitenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel ^ Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Q High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transporUtion will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the cimrse. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 2A90 �SOFARERSm wiil"-•'••••• SEAEHMEMCS •A- ffm. i;ik • •:/, W: V "'AH'-'- • ;4 U,S.-Paiiainanian Tensid^ fid Ifpt Seafarers and their children who have the qualifications and who are thinking about continuing their education at the college level can apply now for the union's 1990 scholarship program. The union scholarships are designed to ease the finan­ cial burden of college for SIU members and their families. In 1990, six awards will be granted, four to children of Sea­ farers and two to ac­ tive SIU members. Scholarship pro­ gram application forms are available now. Accompanying the forms is detailed in­ formation on how to apply for the program and eligibility requirements. The scholarship materials are Mail to the: available at any SIU union hall. SIU Scholarship Program In addition, prospective appli­ Seafarers Welfare Plan cants can request a copy by filling 5201 Auth Way in and mailing the request form Camp Springs, MD 20746 below. Scholarship Program For Members and Their Dependents The Overseas Ohio continued to sail between the Gulf Coast and Panama despite the verbal and armed conflicts between the Cen­ tral American country and the U.S. last December. Crewmembers told Steve Ruiz, SIU port representative in Hous­ ton, they had not faced any prob­ lems when the tanker docked in Panama. In fact, everything ran smoothly, Ruiz was told. Ruiz visited the Maritime Over­ seas vessel when it paid off at the Sun Oil dock in Lake Charles, LA last month. fcr ft.,; !. !tiy •A 'i kl ^The galley gang Is ready to serve a hungry crew after the Overseas Ohio arrives In Louisiana. From the left In bottom photo are Stew­ ard Baker Earl Gray, Chief Cook Scott Opsahl and Steward Assist­ ant Louis LIghtfoot Jr. '•£y^ Please send me the 1990 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number This application is for Apfril 15, 1990 is the submission deadline for scholarship program applications. HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS CHttD? prosecution warrant issued against him by the FBI in August 1985. Cammalleri has been known to use the alias Leonard Camaleii. He is a 38-year-old, medium-sized man with an olive complexion. Like others who have chosen this path, Cammalleri will have to lead a life of lies and deceptions. The National Center believes Cammalleri will try to purchase a new identity on the black market. Able Seamen (from the left) Julio Sequeira, James Waldrop and Clemente Rocha Jr. relax after docking the Overseas OhIO In Lake Charles, LA. I Leonard Joseph Canunalleri i.: ''I'." •: ?!>• ii (self) (dependent) i 1 education? February 1990 Volume 52, Number 2 S'' . 'f '^•; V.' Leonard Joseph Canunalleri was only 10 months old when he was abducted from Stamford, CT by his non-custodial father, Leonard Alfred Cammalleri Sr., reports the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Cammalleri, like many other parents who de­ cide to take the law into their own hands, was forced to go into hiding after he failed to respond to a ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 OR FBI Bridgeport (Connecticut) Missing Persons Unit 1-203-333-3512 OR Yonr Local FBI Offira • •- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CREW OF LNG GEMINI RESCUES 18 CONGRESS TO TAKE UP KEY SHIPPING ISSUES NO AGREEMENT YET ON US-USSR SHIP PACT SIU CHARGES SCAM TO BEAT CABOTAGE MARAD RESISTS EFFORT TO BREACH JONES ACT OIL SPILL BILL BEFORE CONGRESS GOV'T SERVICES MEMBERS ON USNS NAVAJO HAVE DECADES OF SAILING EXPERIENCE COAST GUARD DEFERS PRE-JOB DRUG TEST SIU SEES NO NEED FOR A CHANGE IN EXISTING ALCOHOL ABUSE REGULATIONS MINE WORKER STRIKE ENDS SEAFARERS: THE CENSUS WANTS TO COUNT YOU IN 1990 SURVEY AB PAUL DUDNIKOV RETURNS TO USSR AFTER DEFECTING EIGHTEEN YEARS AGO NAMESAKE OF SIU-CREWED SHIP DIES AUTO WORKER HITS 35 MIL. LOTTERY BALLARD BROWNING LOOKS TO RETIREMENT U.S.-PANAMANIAN TENSIONS DID NOT AFFECT OVERSAES OHIO CREWMEMBERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 2 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/c0b0780006944aefc0a0d417521021a6.PDF 69e783ee81273ffce3c7f8a7d5a34a4f PDF Text Text OFTKIAl Omn OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC, 6ULF, lAKES AND INLAND WATERS DlSTRIQ • AFL-OO SEAEiREMBS January 1990 Volume 52, Number 1 • — • -• • »• - " ' '" . - . Random Tests Banned For Merchant Seamen %• Page Court Rules on Sllfs Drug Suit ' ft , SCO >f- woc_ •H3>0 '0(D>2:o. coco • m-<o •* o m o (/•) o.-t CO 2: o o O' I: —IC0 7J C). • t—tl-H U) 2:0 I r-' o. i- r y-!- Ik-: 00 o on OJ o V I- e-^ •-"t ,:'r IN THIS ISSUE • i;: Despite an Ice cover on all five of the Great Lakes and harsher than usual weather, SlU-contracted vessels worked through­ out the month of December to deliver raw materials and durable goods to ports throughout the region. ' ''"i-* X'i ''Sl Page 4 •••ys I* Foreign Shipowners i^ree: Keep Maritime Off the ^nda of World Trade Talks !:• T 1^1 SIU Know-how at Work arts are taught to steward department personnel at the union's Harry Lundeherg School. Here Chief Cook Thomas Wybo is carrying some of his mouth-watering pastnes.from the hakery to the serving table. Story on page 5. European and Japanese shipping company associations urged their respective governments to oppose Inclusion of waterborne transportation services In world trade discus­ sions. American maritime Interests have been seeking sup­ port from the U.S. government for removal of shipping from the GATT agenda. Page 2 The navigation systems to which ships at sea are dependent can he the victims of solar upheavals. Hm tiie Sun Can PIm Hmot • ^ 0 ,^4' Page 10 mirn Hij p �sEAnms^m Pieisidiiiit*s Rtefiit •'f^,- ^ •' • "'••ar'' s''> Wf-v^'i m. }'i^' •i. '• •lis' A Win on the Privacy Issue The year ended on a positive note for the union and its member­ ship when the U.S. Federal Court for the District of Columbia handed down its long-awaited decision in the suit brought by the SIU against the Coast Guard's program of drug testing for seamen. While the court allowed the pre-employment, periodic, post accident and reasonable cause testing, it upheld our arguments that the Coast Guard "arbitrarily extended the regulations to cover virtually all crewmembers without considering whether their in­ dividual jobs are safety-sensitive." It then issued a permanent injunction against implementation of the Coast Guard regulations providing for random uri­ nalysis drug testing of crewmembers aboard U.S.flag vessels. The court stated that the Coast Guard regulations violated the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution which guarantees the right of Ameri­ cans against "unreasonable searches and seizures . . ." The court's decision was gratifying because it recognized our chief concern with the Coast Guard testing program and that was that it intruded unnecessarily on the privacy of seafarers. Although the court did not accept all of our argument's against the drug testing regulations, we continue to feel that the regulations are in effect discriminatory against U.S. shipping, in that they have no control over the enormous number of foreign vessels and seamen who ply American waters. It is important to repeat the reminder we stressed when we joined the suit against the drug testing: we are committed to a drug-free work place, but feel strongly that any program to deal with drugs in the work place should be equitable and respect the privacy rights of seafarers. That is why we reacted immediately when the Coast Guard regulations were announced over a year ago. We felt it was the union's responsibility to fight against any invasion of a seaman's privacy. Keeping Maritime Out of GATT Talks In a sense there was another bit of comforting news as the year 1989 wound down. It has to do with the current round of negotia­ tions by the nations which are pail of the so-called General Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade, commonly referred to as GATT. At these talks the 91 participating countries will update the existing practices governing tariffs and trade. As preparation got under way to establish the items to be dealt with in the initial meetings during the past year, your union strongly opposed any effort by the U.S. Trade Representative to allow mari­ Index to LOG Features Mi::r^;r. ili 'i;;. J, •iV'i- Page Notice•••••••••••••••••••••*••••••••••••••••«•• Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea 13 Dispatchers' Report/Inland**14 Dispatchers' Report/Great Lakes •... .14 Filial Departures •..17 Know Your Rights 9 Legal i^id Direchiry.17 Letters to the Editor • .12 Limdehei^[School ^pphcation.•.• • ..••••••••• • • •••.••••«• .19 Lundeberg Schocd Course Schedule 18,19 A4eetuig Notice.14 PensiiMiers Ships A4inutes Union Hall INrectory .13 ypime 52, Nmbsr I Janfipty 1990 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watdrs District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice I^esident Gulf Coast, Thomas GlideweU; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, Jtdm Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Conununications Department Director, Jessica Smith', Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene. time services to be included in the talks. Our position was based on a fear that if maritime was part of the agenda, the U.S. might trade off existing protections for American shipping in exchange for some concessions favoring larger and politically more powerful shoreside industries. We conveyed our position very strongly to members of the U.S. team that will participate in the GATT talks. We have also advised foreign flag shipowners and governments of our position. The comforting development is that strong groups of foreign shi­ powners, namely, the Council of European and Japanese National Shipowners' Associations and the European Community Shipown­ ers' Associations have urged their respective governments to leave shipping out of the coming GATT negotiations. Inasmuch as we thought we and others of the American shipping community might be fighting the issue alone, the news of the European and Japanese opposition, even though for slightly different reasons, could be help­ ful to our cause. . Improvement in Communications As we close out the first year of administering the union and its activities, I can report that we have accomplished much in our effort to streamline the functioning of the organization's machinery so as to make it more responsive and efficient in all matters of concern to the membership. Matters involving more judicious use of personnel, trimming of unnecessary paperwork and elimination of overlapping of duties have made our union more effective in servicing the mem­ bers. One of the principal objectives we aimed for as we assumed responsibility for managing the union's affairs was to improve the level of communication between the members and the officers, elected and appointed. We sought to increase the quality and quan­ tity of the instruments of information such as the Seafarers LOG and other union publications which already has shown substantial re­ sults. Even more importantly, it was our desire and will to increase the dialogue and exchange of information between the members and union representatives. My own personal experience in this regard is most gratifying, as I note a continuing increase in correspondence, telephone calls and direct discussions between SIU men and women and the union'is officers and employees. It is my absolute intention to keep up this trend because it is vital to the continued success of our organization in dealing with the vast problems which confront American-flag shipping, and therefore the job opportunities and conditions of our membership. Every mem­ ber's voice and thoughts are important in our union, and we will continue to emphasize that throughout. Foreign Shipowners Want Maritime Out of Trade Talks European and Japanese shipping associations are urging their govern­ ments to demand exclusion of maritime services from the forthcom­ ing negotiations on general trade and tariffs, known as GATT. In a joint statement issued last month, the Council of European and Japanese National Shipowners' Associations (CENSA) and the Euro­ pean Community Shipowners' Associations (CAACE) said shipping should not be on the bargaining table. "There would be a real danger of trade-offs being made in the negotia­ tions, with the shipping interests be­ ing harmed," the statement said. Die Seafarers Intemational Union along with the rest of the American maritime industry vociferously has opposed the inclusion of waterbome transportation services in the current round of world trade talks which have been taking place in Uruguay since 1986. A coalition of more than 200 shipping groups and unions, as well as maritime-oriented organizations, has been working with leaders in the Senate and House to institute legis­ lation prohibiting the American gov­ ernment from negotiating on the sub­ ject. The Journal of Commerce article last month cited the foreign shipown­ ers' concerns of possible GATT re­ inforcement of "uncompetitive prac­ tices already adopted by some developing countries.'' The European and Japanese operators are also wor­ ried that GATT might support "re­ strictions on the prices and conditions for shipping services, discriminatory freight taxes, difficulties placed on non-nationals establishing branch of­ fices or agencies and barriers to repartriation of profits," reported the publication. In calling for the exclusion of maritime services from intemational trade negotiations under the auspices of GATT, the SIU warns that, if left on the agenda, agreements could be reached that would invalidate U.S. laws goveming everything from coastwise trade restrictions to oper­ ating subsidies for American carriers. GATT is a multilateral treaty established in 1948 to end discrimi­ natory trade practices, reduce trade barriers and eliminate devices which distort competition .in the world maricet. (Turrently 91 countries sub­ scribe to the treaty, including the United States. �MNmY 1990 SlU Lawsuit Brings U.S, Court Ban On Random Drug Testing of Seomen The U.S. District Court banned random drug testing of merchant seamen in a decision announced last month stating it was ^'more intrusive on the individual's privacy interests than any other category" of urinalysis screening. The ruling was a result of the SIU's law­ suit that argued the Coast Guard-mandated drug test­ ing regulations invaded the privacy rights of seafarers. The Court's decision said the government had failed to dem­ onstrate how "randomly testing all crewmembers for drugs in the interests of safety" outweighed "the crewmembers' privacy inter­ ests" guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. While upholding pre-employ­ ment, periodic during license re­ newal, probable cause and post accident drug screening, the Court rejected the Coast Guard's theory that all |iands are required to be testehJIndomly. Instead, the Court found "the tasks of cooks, messmen and wip­ ers" do not "approach the direct relationship to safety shared by the employees for whom random testing was found reasonable in (other cases)—-employees directly involved in the flying or servicing of aircraft and police/guard per­ sonnel." Random testing was imposed on merchant seamen employed on y.S.-flag vessels, along with the other four other kinds of drug screening by Department of Transportation and U.S. Coast Guard regulations announced in the federal register on November 21, 1988. The regulations called for pre-employment testing to be­ gin in June of 1989 and for the other screening processes to begin December 21, 1989. Moving quickly to protect the privacy rights of individual sea­ farers, the SIU, along with the Transportation Institute—an as­ sociation representing Americanflag shipping companies—filed a lawsuit against the governmentforced drug testing procedures in December of 1988. A lawsuit filed by District 2 MEBA in federal court in March of 1989 was con­ solidated in May with the case filed by the SIU and TI. In initiating the lawsuit, the SIU of the vessel's navigation or op­ erations. The SIU said many po­ sitions on a ship were not so s^etysensitive that random drug testing is warranted. In July of 1989, Judge Thomas F. Hogan of the District Court of the District of Columbia, who had been assigned the case, ruled preemployment drug testing of job applicants in the maritime industry could go forward. What Happens Now? With the court having decided to ban random drug testing of merchant seamen, here is how the situation stands: One, the DOT and USCG can accept the court ruling and forget about random testing; Two, the agencies can appeal for reconsideration of the decision to a higher court; Three, the government can go back to the drawing board, as allowed by the judge, to come up with another plan for random testing. Any such revised plan would be submitted to the court for approval. clearly stated its commitment to a drug free workplace, but not under a misconceived and overbroad re­ gime that subjects seamen to an unwarranted invasion of privacy when there is no proven connec­ tion to safety. In random testing in particular, the SIU and TI argued that the government had failed to show how everyone aboard a commer­ cial ship directly affects the safety The December 19 decision by Judge Hogan prohibits random drug testing of merchant mariners, but allows periodic testing at the time of license renewal, post accident and probable cause drug screen­ ing. The underlying theme of the Court in allowing pre-employ­ ment, periodic, post accident and probable cause drug screening through urinalysis tests was the Panama Canal Open for Business After Invasion Shipping through the Panama Canal has returned to normal after being suspended following the U.S. invasion of Panama last month. The canal was closed for several days in December for the first time in the waterway's 75-year history. American military officials sealed off the canal to prevent an act of sabotage by followers of ousted dictator Manuel Noriega. American military forces at­ tacked the Noriega headquarters and other military targets in an effort to capture the Panamanian strongman and quash his acts and threats of violence against Amer­ ican citizens and interests. Tensions had been raised to such an inflamed level that on Decem­ ber 1, 1989 the White House had ordered Panamanian-flag vessels be barred from U.S. ports after January 31. Many U.S. owners of Panamanian-flag vessels were forced to re-register their carriers under other runaway flags in order to continue shipping into the United States. Before the presidential an­ nouncement, Panama's merchant fleet had more ships above 1,000 gross tons capacity than any other nation. The U.S. government's pro­ posed ban of Panamanian-flag ves­ sels in American ports resulted in a mad scramble by runaway re­ gistries to capture the newly-cre­ ated business. Several countries slashed their fees and made pa­ perwork easy in order to lure for­ mer Panamanian-flag vessel own­ ers to their registry. Before the U.S. invasion 400 ships had trans­ ferred from the Panamanian regis­ try. The ban on Panamanian-flag ships was lifted after the Decem­ ber 20 American invasion and in­ stallation of the popularly elected government. However, several companies have announced they would not return to the Panama flag because of the cost of the transaction. At the height of the canal clos­ ing, more than 125 vessels were waiting to enter the waterway. In an average day a total of 32 ships pass through the canal. SIU President Michael Sacco sent a letter of support for the military action to President George Bush. In the letter, Sacco noted the union's appreciation for "the absolute respect for the concept of freedom of the seas and unre­ stricted access through the world's vital waterways." President Bush ordered the mil­ itary action involving 26,000 American soldiers after a U.S. Marine lieutenant was shot by No­ riega's Panamanian Defense Forces. Noriega, who faces drug trafficking charges in the United States, initially escaped from the American forces. On Christmas Eve Noriega sought asylum from the Vatican Embassy. safety factor. The government's interest in ensuring safety in the transportation industry justifies departure from the usual search and seizure mechanisms allowed by the Constitution, the Courts have ruled in a series of drug testing cases over the past two years. The Court said, in analyzing each kind of testing, it would bal­ ance "the government's compel­ ling interest in safety" "against the individual's privacy interests to determine if the warrantless searches mandated by the regu­ lations are reasonable under the Fourth Amendment." Other Procedures Go Forward In allowing pre-employment testing the Court found the proc­ ess akin to "procedures encoun­ tered in the context of a regular physical examination" and the process involved none of the em­ ployer discretion necessary in other kinds of screening. The Court con­ cluded "the intrusions placed on prospective crewmembers' pri­ vacy by pre-employment testing are limited and that the testing is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment." Applicants for licenses, certifi­ cates of registry, or merchant mariner'sdocuments who are required to take physical examinations will be subject to periodic drug testing, the Court ruled. The Court said the privacy rights of the individ­ uals have "already considerably diminished. These individuals are already required to have a regular physical examination, and the drug testing will be conducted as part of that regular examination ... at a pre-determined time, with ad­ vance notice, as a part of a process which the individual himself or herself initiates." Post casualty drug testing was allowed by the Court because it found the regulations to be con­ fined to all persons directly in­ volved in a serious marine inci­ dent. Privacy interests in post casualty testing are diminished be­ cause the procedure is based on an event "which furnishes an in­ dication that some dereliction of duty has occurred and requires concrete evidence that events have not gone as planned," said the decision. The Court held "post casualty testing will help maritime employers obtain invaluable in­ formation about the causes of ma­ jor accidents and enable them to take appropriate measures to safe­ guard the general public." "Testing a crewmember on the basis of reasonable suspicion that he or she has used a dangerous drug does not transgress the Fourth Amendment," the Court found. The government's interest in safety "outweighs the privacy interest of crewmembers who are reasonably suspected to have used a danger­ ous drug based on direct obser­ vation of specific, contempora­ neous physical, behavioral or performance indicators of proba­ ble use." The Court enjoined the Coast Guard from implementing random testing, but invited the agency to promulgate "new, narrower reg­ ulations" that would be subject to Court review. II': 'yi" .•.y.ii' ^ 'I.:"!. 1$: •• iirisS?- i. �Bitter Weather Has Lakers Moving on a Slow Bell ' • 'i ' ! i Great Lakes SIU members worked in bone-chilling weather last month as arctic winds surged over the north­ eastern region of the United States. "We've been getting some recordsetting low temperatures," reported SIU Assistant Vice President Byron Kelley who is based in Algonac, MI. Union Patrolman Jack Allen, who has travelled throughout the region to meet with Great Lakes members, said most SlU-contracted vessels would be in by around the first of January. "Although a couple may try to stay out there longer," he added. With wind chill factors of 40 degrees below zero not uncommon recently, the mile-and-a-half stretch of the St. Clair River between Algonac and Canada froze solid by midDecember, Kelley said. In most places, the Lakes have ^completely frozen over and it's generally "all plugged up," said Allen. "A run that normally takes five hours took a day-and-a-half in December," Allen noted. "The ships were moving but it was awful slow go­ ing. A few got stuck for a while, but The St. Clair River as seen from the SIU's Algonac hall. currently there are no SlU-contracted vessels trapped in ice. Of course, anything can happen up here." "We're down to one shipping lane now, so that slows things up as well," Allen said. St. Lawrence Seaway of­ ficials had to remove nighttime nav­ igation aids and limit vessel mover ment to daytime hours, further con­ tributing to delays. Throughout the autumn, SIU mem­ bers shipping on the Great Lakes reported odd weather. "During the fall, we had terrible winds. They never stopped blowing, they would just change directions," said Allen. "Then it started freezing up right around Thanksgiving." Although the ice came early and polar winds blasted the region with sub-zero cold. Lakers continued to carry cargo in what is believed to be a record-setting shipping year for the St. Lawrence Seaway. "Overall, based on what we've shipped, I'd say production of durable go^s went up this year and things have been looking pretty good for American businesses," said Kelley. "We've seen a rush in shipping because of increased production of items like refiigerators and vehicles.'' The Seaway Commission reported steel exports transported on the Lakes had increased in 1989 to 1.22 million metric tons compared with 70,000 metric tons the year before. Elsewhere around the Lakes, the rapid formation of ice created shut­ downs earlier than anticipated. The Soo Locks, located between Sault Ste. Marie, MI and the Ontario, Canada city of the same name, was closed at the end of December.. The Army Corps of Engineers, the group that determines when to shut down the locks, reported this year's closing was earlier than the past two years when the locks ceased operation for the season in mid-January. The last salt-water vessel leaving the Great Lakes this season sailed out of the St. Lawrence Seaway on December 21. By the end of December, Lakes traffic was limited to sections of the waterway. Despite the record cold and solid ice. Great Lakes members and SIUcontracted companies continued to work and move cargo. "I guess it just boils down to the fact that we're kind of used to this weather up here," Allen concluded. . Excerpts from the U.S. Court Decision on Random Drug Testing In ruling on the SIU's lawsuit against drug testing. Judge Thomas F. Hogan of the U.S. federal district court in Wa^ington, DC handed down his ruling in a 38-page decision. Following are excerpts from that document of the court's findings on the issue of random testing of mercliant seamen. "Unlike pre-employment testing, the individuals who will be tested are not applicants for jobs, but are employees, whose privacy interests are greater than applicants... ,,-Vj ' "Unlike with periodic licence application or renewal testing, the testing will not occur at a pre-determined time, with advance notice, as part of a process which the individual initiates... "Random testing is not akin to post casualty testing or reasonable cause testing, which are triggered by events or conduct of the individual. Instead the regulations specifically provide that no employee shall know in advance when such testing will occur... ".. .random testing is more intrusive on the individual's privacy interests than with any other category of testing... "This greater intrusion heightens the Court's concem with the Coast Guard's broadly drawn categories of individuals subject to random testing... "The Court is uncomfortable relying on the Government's broad assertion that every crewmember's safety-related responsibilities are so direct and important that random testing as proposed by the Govemment is constitutionally permissible... "Regardless of which test the Court employs today, defendants still fail to convince the Court of the immediacy or gravity of the potential safety threat sufficient to mandate random drug testing for all employees currently covered in the Coast Guard's regulations. A drug-related lapse by a messman or wiper would not necessarily give rise to 'irreversible and calamitous consequences'... Nor do the tasks of cooks, messmen, wipers, or other such covered employees under the Coast Guard regulations approach the direct relationship to safety shared by the employees for whom random testing was found reason­ able in Cheney (another case)—employees directly involved in the flying or servicing of aircraft and police/guard personnel. Thus, the gravity of the potential safety threat does not rise to the level found persuasive in Cheney... "... merely because an individual employee is categorized with other employees who do hold jobs with safety responsibilities, cannot provide a constitutional basis to permit random testing of that individual employee... "The Court finds the defendants' (the govemment) 'heave to' arguments unconvincing. While the Court does not question the Govemment's legitimate interest in safety, the issue it decides is whether that interest is sufficiently compelling to justify a warrantless, suspicionless search... "No... direct nexus between the duties of each of the crewmembers subject to random testing under the proposed regulations and the safety concems of the Govemment has bieen shown by the Govem­ ment.. "The Court recognizes that a drug-related blunder by a wiper or cook could, through a chain of ensuing circumstances, lead to an emergency situation that is a threat to public safety. However, the chain of causation between the misconduct of a cook or wiper and injury is considerably more attenuated than that found persuasive for drug-related blunders by the air traffic controllers, pilots or guards in Cheney. Elongation of the causal chain in the name of public safety cannot provide a reasonable basis under the Fourth Amendment for a warrantless, suspicionless search... "The Court has not been shown that the govemmental interest randomly testing all crewmembers for drugs in the interest of safety outweighs the crewmembers' privacy interests. The regulations providing for random testing, as currently drawn, cannot be sustained under the Fourth Amendment. As such, the Court will enjoin the implementa­ tion of the regulations providing for the random testing of all crew­ members. .. "It is likely, however, that some crewmen within the currently drawn regulations perform duties so directly tied to safety, that they could constitutionally l)e required to undergo random testing ... Given the minimal information the Court now has regarding the job and emergency duties of the various crewmembers, the Court will decline to draw lines which the Coast Guard itself has not drawn. The Court will leave the reformulation of the regulations providing for random testing to the Coast Guard." �SIU Steward Department Skills Displayed During Holiday Season 111 T he skills of steward depart­ ment SIU members are evi­ dent to their shipmates throughout the year. The holiday season affords them with an op­ portunity to further demonstrate their cooking and baking skills. At the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, the special skills of steward department mem­ bers have provided pastries, carv­ ings and unique meals to other classmates who have been attend­ ing courses at the union's school. Last month Chief Cook Thomas Wybo provided a showstopper with J^Robert Ball (left) rolls another clamball before his immaculately prepared pas­ tries. Wybo worked a solid three they are popped into the oven for baking. weeks on a gingerbread house TAll hands get involved in making a fruit cocktail. adorned with carved chocolate Trainees like these were able to assist veteran trees, a white frosting-covered stewards during holiday gatherings at the yard and Santa with his reindeer Lundeherg School. as well as scores of petit fours and chocolates, some plum pudding and two yule logs. Although Wybo has been sailing with the SIU for four years, the 32-year-old has been in the galley half his life. "I started by washing pots and pans in a French pastry shop in Detroit when I was 16," he recalled. "They gradually worked me up to fillings, cookies, cakes." After attending a community college for two years, he started working as a cook and pastry chef for a downtown Detroit hotel. He was transferred to a Los Angeles hotel, before landing in Hawaii, working in a hotel and later ship­ ping with the SIU on the American Hawaiian Cruise Line vessels. Another American Hawaii Cruise Lines galley member was her training included heloins to "I've been asked both years to help," Cates said about coming to the school during the holidays. "I really enjoy it." Robert Snow, who became a member in 1983, also was upgrad­ ing to chief cook. "I was here for the holidays in 1984," Snow said. "When I was asked if I could help this year, I was glad to come." The Seattle native primarily works on T-AGOS and Sea-Land vessels but has also sailed on cruise shfos. Like Cates, Snow is learn­ ing the art of cooking and does not have a specialty. Overseeing the whole produc­ AGreg Herring whittles a turkey tion was the school's Executive from an apple. The chief cook Chef Romeo Lupinacci. This was instructor has heen creating his tenth holiday season at Piney food carvings for nearly ten years. Point. "Each year, we try to outdo the other," the fourth generation chef said. "We try to change the for­ ^Laura Cates, mat, but there are certain items a chief cook we must have." upgrader, separates an Lupinacci said one of those foods egg white is stuffed Maryland ham. " 'This is like nothing you have ever had' while cooking I was told when I came here. I a sauce for a holiday dessert. thought what could be so different Cates is a about ham. Well, I learned a les­ son when I got here." nine-year veteran of the galley The ham is corned, like corned gang. beef, in brine before it is stuffed with cabbage, kale, onion, mus­ tard seed, red pepper flakes and salt. It is wrapped in a cheese cloth and poached for about five hours at 175 degrees. The ham is allowed to cool as it is served ^Another mess of rihs is heing cold. whipped up by Arsenio M. Gusilatar. "Gus," as he is known at headquarters, has heen with the union since 1980. '1^1 �m . • • ••••:•,:''Mir- "'"v --I^ ^ UKUiSm £06 ^^hore gang able seai (left to right) Johnny Tims, Carlos T. Conde, H. Rains, Marshall Allen, Robert Zepada and Harold Caldeira take a break from working aboard the Sea-Land Atlantic. W€- ^Sea-Land Port Steward 4^ea-Land shore gang Harry Alexander talks with bosun Hubert Cain SIU Representative and his brother Joe Perez aboard the Sea-Land John Cain are Atlantic. Alexander, an SIU in charge of member, is the permanent providing the stores port steward for company's and supplies when Gulf shipping region. vessels dock. Both are SIU members. ••iti w-' Houston Shore When the Sea-Land Atlantic paid a call to the port of Houston, the SIU shore gang was called out to handle the vessel. Led by Bosun Hubert Cain, the crew assembles every Monday when a Sea-Land container vessel visits its home port after a run to Europe. fTv.' •: ;• at Work The members put in a hard day's work, according to Joe Perez, SIU representative in Houston who provided these photographs; The crew goes onboard the ships as standbys to relieve those members wanting to take a day off. The shore gang also helps supply and store goods on the vessel. •^ea-Land Atlantic crewmemhers Bosun W. C. Byrd, Alfredo Ceuvas and Chief Steward Jose Rivera display a Seafarers LOG that had been brought onboard by a visiting patrolman. %\U Help In HHissing Children Social Security Benefits Up, Campaign Recognized by Allen Payroll Taxes Increase In 1990 The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recently thanked the SIU for being a partner in the battle to make America a safer place for children by publishing each month in the Seafarers LOG a picture of a missing child. In his letter to the union, Ernest E. Allen, president of the National Center, said, "America's children are safer because of you, and we at the National Center are proud of your par­ ticipation, understanding and commit­ ment in tiiis extraordinaiy effort." Since the June 1989 issue, the Seafarers LOG has contributed part of the back page to a photograph of a missing child. The LOG also has reported the circumstances of the dis­ appearance and the telephone num­ bers to call if any individual believes he or she has information on the whereabouts of the child. Allen said, "130 children have been recovered as a direct result of the photo distribution campaign, and hun­ dreds of sightings and other leads have ;^ been reported and received on other cases." Published with the photos of the missing children is the National Cen­ ter's toll-free telephone number. Al­ len said more than 54,000 calls have been received by the Center from people who believe they have seen a missing child.' 'The leads are referred to law enforcement agencies, with technical assistance from the National Center," he said. The National Center is a clearing­ house of information on missing and exploited children. In operation since 1984, it provides training assistance to law enforcement and child protec­ tion agencies to develop procedures to investigate and prosecute cases involv­ ing a disappearance or a form of abuse. In addition to the Center's suc­ cessful photo distribution campaign, the group provides information to state legislatures to assist in the develop­ ment of laws that ensure the safety of children. The January 3, 1990 check of the nation's 38.9 million social security recipients will include the largest benefit increase in the monthly payment since 1982, the U.S. government's Health and Human Services Department an­ nounced late last year. In 1990, the 130 million workers who pay social security payroll taxes will find their contribution rate up from 7.51 to 7.65 percent. Also, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the payroll tax will increase from $48,000 to $50,400. Under the new benefit schedule, individuals retiring in 1990 at the age of 54 will receive a maximum monthly social security payment of $975, up from $899 in 1989. The Social Security Administra­ tion gave the following examples of how the 4.7 percent increase would affect average monthly ben­ efits: • A couple 65 or over, with both receiving benefits, will gain $43 a month to $966. • A disabled worker with a spouse and children will receive $44 more a month, bringing the payment up to $975. The Social Security Administra­ tion also announced, beginning this month, beneficiaries between the ages of 65 and 69 can earn up to $9,360 a year without losing some or all of their social security pay­ ments. Last year the amount allowed was $8,880. Individuals under 65 who receive social security ben­ efits will be able to earn $6,840 a year without incurring a loss in payments, up from $6,480. ivipvvc TIni'nn FI'IIQ ' / fi of tH% rank and file ailtfit eommiltee liegin reviewing all the tliree quarters of 1989 fiiianeial records of'^e union. From lie left are Anthonv Ziz/o, Robert Studverud, Raul fpesias Sr., Jofin Noble, Jessie rhomas. Peter (dennon and Ken Mctiregor. Sll Secretary-1 reasurer Joe Ditiiorgio is pictured far right^yK '". li:' . \ • I:- �mUARY 1990 Bosun Zizzo Documents Drama on the High Seas with a VCR Camera •j' ' :• The TV monitor shows a scene from a videotape made by Bosun Tony Zizzo, pictured above, during a run to Alaska and the Panama Canal. When Bosun Anthony "Tony" Zizzo heard he would be on the Alaska to Panama Canal run, he thought to himself, "I have a VCR camera, why not use it?" The idea gave birth to a videotape of inter­ esting sights encountered by the crewmembers of the Bay Ridge (Bay Tankers) on its trip from Long Beach to Alaska and on to Panama over a three month period of time last year. Zizzo said all hands pitched in to make the project a success. "If anyone spotted something worth filming, we'd go into action. I had help with the filming, too," he said. A highlight of the videotape was shots of whales. "The whales we filmed were captivating, they would come along side the ship. Once we filmed a pod of killer whales," Zizzo recalled. The videotape begins in Long Beach and includes shots filmed from the vessel of the Santa Bar­ bara channel. Traffic was slow from Anchorage to Valdez, so Zizzo was able to film the spec­ tacular Alaska mountains, glaciers and rugged coastline. "I think the highlight of the Valdez part of the videotape was the bald eagles we saw," said Zizzo. The videotape included scenes of a helicopter neatly delivering crewmembers to the vessel, de­ spite rough winds and bad weather. Crewmembers on the Bay Ridge admired the helicopter pilot's abil- P:; i'-• .' • - i:• .-t ' •/)' Reyes Donates Cemetery Plots to SlU Members A retired SIU steward has seen to it that members who did not qualify for SIU burial benefits will have a place to be remembered in Texas. F. M. "Phil" Reyes Sr. erected a headstone to identify the 12 plots he purchased in Forest Park Cemetary, League City, TX for indigent union members. "I wanted to make sure that SIU members knew that they would be taken care of when they died," Reyes said. "That's what "Brotherhood of the Sea' is all about." Reyes, known as "Pop," began his SIU career in the port of Mobile, AL during World War II. He started sailing in 1927. After his retirement in 1971, he helped to organize a retired Seafarers association in Mobile. The group keeps up on union affairs and has been very active in Veterans Day celebrations in the Alabama port city. The group traditionally lays a floating wreath in honor of fallen brothers and sisters during the annual National Maritime Day observance in Mobile Harbor. The 83-year-old Philippine native purchased the dozen plots in 1967 when he was shipping from the area. Eight of the 12 gravesites already are filled. League City is located between Hous­ ton and Galveston, TX. This headstone, donated by pensioner Phil Reyes, marks the location of the dozen SIU gravesites in the Forest Park Cemetery of League City, TX. To date eight SIU members have been buried near the headstone. Robert Davis, a petired Seafarer who had sailed from the port of Houston, was recently buried at the site. When the funeral for Pensioner Davis took place in October, he became the eighth SIU member to be buried there. ity to maneuver his craft under difficult circumstances, The audio portion of the tape during the hel­ icopter landing contains praise from crewmembers for the pilot, known as "Chopper Dave." As the ship made its way to the Panama Canal, using the VCR's zoom lens, Zizzo filmed dolphins at play: "I think the dolphins and their pattern of behavior is very interesting. We were excited that we could photograph so much of their activity," said Zizzo. After completing the videotape, Zizzo provided all crewmembers with a copy and donated one to the union's Lundeberg School video and film library. SIU Retirees Celebrate Veterans Day in Mobile Approximately 50 SIU pensioners and their families gathered in the Mobile, AL hiring hall to celebrate Veterans Day with a catfish dinner; The event was organized by Richard McCall, who joined the union in 1947 at the port of Mobile. Brother McCall (left), who sailed in all three departments before retiring in 1986, is joined by fellow pensioners Richard Busby (center), who joined in 1943 in the black gang, and T. J. Hilburn, who got his permit in 1947 in the deck department. Brother Busby provided the Sea­ farers LOG with these photographs. ' •" • rS: • . �•- •-• • v» • •-•'• SCAFARERS LOG 8 Seamen with War-Time Service May Be Eiigible for Decorations f': \ r •V- - I ^1; vv'l; ..l- ••• '• . ' :<i '• i-yi-l f.3>- iv 'ftp ^''>V' .'d'.: :Vi ,t§ •:'i; • yy-l- '•PBM y I • '•K'iMr. ;'i: Active Duty") with continuation sheet, if provided, • the individual's "Z" or book number and his World War II sailing history including ships sailed on, the theatres of operation and the applicant's ports of discharge, • copies of any available sup­ porting documentation to substan­ tiate the application for the award. If an individual does not have DD Form 214, the Maritime Administration advises he apply for it by completing DD Form 2168, known as "Application for Discharge of Member or Survivor of Member Group Certified to have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Force of the United States." The form is available by contact­ ing a local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs of the U.S. government. Any seaman who believes he is eligible! for any of the awards should apply to the Office of Maritime Labor and Training, Maritime Administration, Room 7302, MAR 250, Department of Transporta­ tion, Washin^on, DC 20590. If an individual has lost or de­ stroyed previously issued service decorations, he can apply for re­ placements by contacting the same Maritime Administration office. All Transportation Workers Will Be Tested for Drugs ;y:-i' I' Merchant mariners who saw ac­ tive duty during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam con­ flict may be eligible for decora­ tions or medals from the U.S. government. Because of a recently enacted law, the Maritime Admin­ istration can now accept applica­ tions for the honors for the first time in close to 35 years. The law, known as the Mer­ chant Marine Decorations and Medals Act, also allows individ­ uals whose decorations have been lost or destroyed to obtain re­ placements by contacting the Mar­ itime Administration. If an individual is found by the Maritime Administration to be el­ igible for a merchant marine dec­ oration or medal, he will be sent an authorization card that will al­ low him to purchase the award from a vendor who is obligated to sell the item at cost. In processing applications for original issuance of decorations or medals, the Maritime Administra­ tion asks for the following infor­ mation; • the individual's full name and present mailing address, • a copy of the individual's DD Form 214 (also known as "Certif­ icate of Release or Discharge from ; ';>i >; V'- • y''y.'' \-:.y ',• • i- f i' J(> utt ir. w ;•• ';• Drug testing became a way of life for over four million trans­ portation workers last month as government-imposed regulations mandating urinalysis procedures go into effect from December through the first part of 1990 for the railroad, trucking, airline and shipping industry. Organizations representing em­ ployees and companies in each transport field have filed over 20 lawsuits against the government's extensive drug testing procedures that include randomly selecting individuals for a urinalysis test. In a series of legal decisions, including ones by the Supreme Court, the government's overrid­ ing concern for safety has resulted in rulings allowing pre-employ­ ment, periodic, post casualty and probable cause drug testing of transportation workers to be im­ plemented. However, broad ran­ dom testing of merchant seamen and truck drivers has been put on hold by two district court deci­ sions, one of which was generated by the SIU's lawsuit against the Coast Guard's drug screening reg­ ulations affecting all maritime workers. The Department of Transpor­ tation says the drug testing pro­ gram is the largest in history con­ ducted by the private sector. Only the military's program, which cov­ ers 4.5 million members of the armed services and some civilian employees, exceeds the current drug testing program in the trans­ portation industry. Workers in each transportation sector will be removed from their safety-sensitive jobs after testing positive in any one of the screen­ ing procedures. Awards Issued by MarAd The following decorations are issued by the Maritime Adminis­ tration to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria noted below: For World War H Service The Atlantic War Zone Bar— Awarded tocrewmembers of ships operated by or for the War Ship­ ping Administration who served in the Atlantic War Zone, includ­ ing the North Atlantic, South At­ lantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Barents Sea and the Greenland Sea, during the period December 7, 1941 to November 8, 1945. The Pacific War Zone BarAwarded to crewmembers of ships operated by or for the War Ship­ ping Administration who served in the Pacific War Zone which included the North Pacific, South Pacific and the Indian Ocean east of 80 degrees east longitude, dur­ ing the period December 7, 1941 to March 2, 1946. The Me^erranean-Middk East War Zone Bar—Awarded to crew­ members of ships operated by or for the War Shipping Administra­ tion who served in the zone in­ cluding the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean west of 80 degrees east longitude, during the period De­ cember 7, 1941. The Combat Bar—^Awarded to crewmembers who served on a ship which at the same time of service was attacked or damaged by an instrumentality of war dur­ ing the period December 7, 1941 to July 25,1947. A star is attached if the crewmember was forced to abandon ship. For each additional abandonment a star is added. The Philippine Defense Ribbonr— Awarded to crewmembers of ships operated by or for the War Ship­ ping Administration who served in Philippine water for not less than 30 days during the period Decembers, 1941 to June 15,1942. The Philippine Liberation Rib­ bon—Awarded to crewmembers of ships operated by 6r for the War Shipping Administration who served in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days duimg the period October 17, 1944 to September 3, 1945. The Merchant Marine Emblem— An identifying insignia that was issued to active merchant seamen for service during the period De­ cember 7, 1941 to July 25, 1947. The Victory Medal—Awarded to crewmembers of ships owned by, or operated by, or for the account of the War Shipping Administra­ tion for 30 days during the period December 7, 1941 to September 3, 1945. The Honorable Service Button— Awarded to crewmembers of ships owned by or operated by the War Shipping Administration for 30 days during the period December 7, 1941 to September 3, 1945. The Presidential Testimonial Let­ ter—Awarded to crewmembers of ships owned by or operated by the War Shipping Administration for 30 days during the period Decem­ ber 7, 1941 to September 3, 1945. For Korean War Service The Korean Service Bar— Awarded for service in the U.S. merchant marine during the period June 30, 1950 to September 30, 1953 in waters adjacent to Korea. For Vietnam Conflict Service The Vietnam Service Bar— Awarded for service in the U.S. merchant marine during the period July 4, 1965 to August 15, 1973 in waters adjacent to Vietnam. (The eligibility criteria listed in this article was extracted from the No­ vember 2,1989 Federal Register.) Liberty, OMI Beat Foreign Competition in Rate Bid Two U.S.-flag companies won the right to carry four separate food cargoes to Poland this month, beating the bids of foreign carriers. Liberty Maritime and OMI, both SlU-contracted companies, sub­ mitted transport costs to the U.S. government of $35.35 and $33.88 per ton respectively while the low­ est foreign-flag operator's bid came in at $54.53 per ton for the same cargo. Phil Shapiro, president of Liberty Maritime said the bids prove "U.S. rates are competi­ tive" in the world market. Late last year, opponents of cargo preference laws, which pro­ vide that 75 percent of govern­ ment-generated aid cargo be tansported on American-flag ships, tried to capitalize on the American pub­ lic's excitement over Eastern nd Central Europe's rapid journey toward democracy by attempting to exempt food cargoes to Poland from being carried on U.S.-flag vessels. Farm-state le^slators in Con­ gress said the high cost of U.S. shipping prevented the purchase of larger amounts of food aid. Charles Grassley, the Republican senator from Iowa, said in a state­ ment typical of the anti-U.S. ship­ ping lobby, "Cargo preference is an immoi^ parasite that literally snatches food from the mouths of the world's hungry and allows the The recent award of aid cargoes to Liberty Maritime and OMI proves U.S.-flag ships are competitive. greedy maritime industry to ex­ ploit its legislative monopoly." Grassley's remarks were made on the Senate floor in September. The Liberty and OMI bids dem­ onstrate American-flag carriers are competitive in the world trades, shooting down the farm lobby's argument that the cost of doing business with U.S.-flag companies is automatically more expensive than using a foreign ship line. In addition, the SIU, other American maritime interests and pro-U.S. shipping legislators have noted U.S.-grown grains are not always the cheapest ones on the world market. As Congressman Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) reminded his colleagues in an October de­ bate on the issue, "What we want is an American ship with an Amer­ ican flag unloading an American product with an American label ... so that it is clear to the Polish people that when they needed the United States, we were there." Liberty was awarded three ship­ ments aboard the Liberty Star, Liberty Sun and Liberty Sea dur­ ing the U.S. government's com­ petitive bidding process in which the Agency for International De­ velopment sought the lowest cost for shipping humanitarian aid to beneficiary nations. Liberty's ships will carry between 40,000 to 50,000 metric tons of com while OMI will transport one 40,000-ton shipment of the grain. �JANUARY 1990 •:•• ' i-V'—-- •" •- • - - ^ 5 SlU Men Retire This Month ;•. ' l; fi? BISii' •• ":-1:'v^ The Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounced this month the retirement of five SIU members: four from the deep sea division and one from the inland. Brother Allen worked in the galley for Waterman Steamship company early in his career. He lives in Seattle, WA. KNOWLTON ALLEN Knowlton Allen, 65, received his SIU permit in February 1952 at the port of Savannah, GA. The Georgia native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. RALPH O. KING Ralph O. King, 68, first shipped out in June 1942 at the port of Tampa, FL, on a Waterman Steamship vessel. He acquired his SIU book a year later. Brother King worked in Know Your lUghts FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be. submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds sh^ equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and av^able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: • : " : fim Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers App^ Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. AH members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. _ ... . If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. the deck department. Before he retired, the Florida native shipped out of the port of Jacksonville, where he caught his last ship, the MV Ambassador. He calls Tampa home. career. Brother Rojas worked on vessels operated by Waterman Stewamship and MooreMcCormick. He volunteered for many union picket lines and activities. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. JOSEPH PETRUSEWICZ Joseph Petrusewicz, 57, Joined the SIU in August 1955 at the port of Philadelphia. Born in Massachusetts, Brother Petrusewicz served in the Army from 1949 to 1950. The deck department veteran joined the 1961 New York harbor picket line and upgraded at Piney Point during 1976. He has retired to Quincy, MA. ERNEST A. JACKSON Ernest A. Jackson, 65, joined the SIU in March 1973 at the port of Houston. He worked in the deck department as a tankerman. The Alabama native resides in New Orleans. CARLOS ROJAS Carlos Rojas, 66, became a union member in February 1965 at the port of New York. He was bom in Agurilla, PR. Early in his steward department Safety is a Priority for AB it ' • • •• • rW":• , AB Tom Broote secures the gang­ way on the LNG Gemini as the ETC vessel sails between Japan and Indonesia. Volunteers Needeil by NY Seaport Museum The South Street Seaport Mu­ seum in New York City has put out a call for volunteers to assist in giving tours of the institution's maritime exhibits to school chil­ dren. In contacting the Seafarers LOG about the program, a Seaport Mu­ seum spokesperson said the group was particularly interested in hav­ ing retired SIU members partici­ pate in the program. "Your pen­ sioners have so much knowledge of the sea and of maritime his­ tory," the spokesperson said. "They would be very capable of guiding tours through the mu­ seum." SIU retirees and members in­ terested in applying for the vol­ unteer positions should contact the South Street Seaport Museum, 207 Front Street, New York, New York 10038, 212/669-0400. Mu­ seum volunteers work two halfdays a week giving tours , to the public and school children. Those accepted for the volun­ teer positions can participate in a six-week training course that in­ cludes lectures on the museum's exhibits and instmction on teach­ ing methods. The next training session will begin February 20, 1990. Son Won 1966 Union Scholarship The December LOG carried a feature on Judge Tommy Miller, a 1966 winner of the union's scholarship program and now a federal magistrate. Pictured above are Judge Miller's parents, retired SIU member Captain Elmer E. Miller and his wife Joyce. The Miller's make their home in Virginia Beach, VA. t.* - . V �-H.•I'Ki"".' •• • -J • ..•',..r.\ '^'%t •. • .? • V • - - /. . -•••*3'.- . " '•• - ',••.•• • , • •': I «r/ *-.- •;? -i" '"• •" •• '" ^if', •', • -•. • ' *'i' SlAFAHaS LOG 10 |:i|.^ Ill !•;:•' • • v -^- •' M,.: '''s' ;r\' ?*i2^ • i-i'.*» ~!l&t '• ummeled by particles of radiation and solar particios, radio navigation systems dependent on the earth's atmosphere wiii experience extraordinary biackouts and interruptions in the eariy part of 1990. ' li- '\ii'-,' ••.l:;:^ I': • u ', • •f'- Geomagnetic storms caused by monstrous explosions on the sun known as solar flares, will wreak havoc with radio communications systems like LORAN and spawn unusually spectacular displays of the northern lights this year. The communications interruptions and bril­ liant auroral lights are the products of the increased activity of the sun as it reaches the zenith of its 11-year cycle in 1990. The solar maximum is marked by an increase in sunspots which are seen as dark patches of strong magnetic activity. When the magnetic fields of the sun become unstable, sunspots generate solar flares, huge bursts of energy converted to heat and radiation. The flares, which reach temperatures of up to 36 million degrees Fahrenheit, release big jolts of charged particles into the expansion of gases from the sun's surface called the solar wind. Made up of protons and electrons and in­ creased in speed by the flare, the solar wind passes the earth at 200 to 500 miles per second, bombarding the earth's outer atmosphere, known as the ionosphere, with a geomagnetic storm made up of billions of tons of solar matter. Assaulted by the massive amounts of solar particles, the earth's upper atmosphere is in­ fused with electrical currents of as much as a million amperes. A huge solar flare can throw enough radiation into the atmosphere that if it were corralled into one place it could supply a major American city with enough electricity for 200 million years. When the magnetic storm disrupts the earth's ^A large sunspot group which occured In March of 1989. .' 5^' f: V -l;. ,;v!> ••:> .-.IV::'"- ' ,' "'V' ' . ''*if . ,, . I v""' • .!, ;-?;,()£ ;.^i - ..4 .. .• !'• • ' ' I''. .''jf/' ,4': vf •tf-V • ' '^ •' ••:ll|.-^.|r;: i 'i W'-4'•'•-•• JANUARY 1990 magnetosphere, which extends about 3.5 million miles from earth in the direction of the sun, it changes how an electronic signal is transmitted, causing interruptions in radio communications systems. Vivid northern lights are caused when the high energy electrons in the solar winds spill into the north and south polar regions where there is no magnetic force. When the electrons hit oxygen, red and green lights result. some future time" when man-made communi­ cations systems "are engineered to function at any level of solar or geomagnetic activity, LORAN operators must be aware of the sun's vagaries that affect the performance of their systems." The two NCAA scientists said the geomag­ netic storms can last "from minutes to hours" and result in "a change in the propagation time ofLORAN sisals." Howasignalis transmitted and its' quality also can be altered by the emissions produced during solar flares. Seafarers Should Take Note Crewihemers of U.S.-flag vessels using the Long (LO) Range (ft) Aid (A) to Navigation (N)—or LORAN—radio communication system operated by the United States Coast Guard should be on guard for the sun's quirks during the solar maximum. Using good seamanship practices, a mariner can determine if a reading from one navigational procedure does not square with another. One factor to consider in drastic differences in read­ ings is the effect a geomagnetic storm has on a system dependent on the ionosphere. This is particularly the case in 1990, when systems like LORAN could be interrupted with increasing frequency as the solar maximum and its accom­ panying geomagnetic storms reach the height of their 11-vear cycle. In a presentation to the 1989 annual meeting of the Wild Goose Association, a group of private citizens interested in LORAN, J. M. Kuches and J. W. Hirman of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Environment Laboratory said, "We have learned over the past 20 to 30 years that the sun has a great impact on communication and navigation systems dependent on the ionosphere for their operation. We have also become increasingly aware of the cyclic behavior of the sun in various ways that perturb the ionosphere." Kunches and Hinnan then warned, "until 1990 Zenith May Be Biggest Ever Scientists believe the zenith of the current solar cycle may be the highest maximum ever recorded. The most active peak until now took place in March of 1958. While the height of the current 11-year cycle may take place any time between January and August, scientists are betting on the first quarter of 1990. In March of last year, earth residents were treated to a preview of what is to come in 1990 during solar maximum. When a powerful group of sunspots rotated into view of the earth, their accompanying solar flare blasted the earth's ionosphere with an immense dose of protons and electrons. Kunches and Hirman said the dramatic rise in radiation was "comparable to a day when the air temperature exceeds the range of a typical thermometer." The geomag­ netic storm caused by the March flare was the third largest since 1932 when data on the energy bursts were first recorded. For a period of a few days last March, while the earth's atmosphere was infused with the extraordinary electrical currents from the geo­ magnetic storm, residents of Key West, FL marvelled at the rare spectacular lights in the sky and others around the country wondered why their automatic garage dOors were opening and closing on their own. During the March superstorm, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, usually visible only in the arctic regions, was seen from as far away as Brownsville, TX and Key West. The storm's solar particles pumped electrical currents into transmission lines and wiring and interrupted satellite and radio navigation sys­ tems, including LORAN. Television signals, shortwave transmissions, telephone service and aircraft communications were also temporarily stunned by the March flare's radiation. For a brief time satellites orbiting in the earth's atmosphere plummeted and the system that keeps track of the 19,000 objects in orbit lost count of 11,000 of them. Scientists believe the ferocity of the great flares last March and their related geomagnetic superstorms could be repeated several times in 19% during the solar maximum. While astron­ omers have identified the cycle's patterns, the question of why and exactly when sunspots occur continues to be a mystery. Scientists are still looking for a way to predict solar flares. As global needs for communication expand and space travel increases, pinpointing the occurrence of flares will provide valuable information to individuals in charge of systems vulnerable to geomagnetic storms. Scientists are continuing to study the star known as the sun, located 93 million miles away from earth and 333,000 times as big as earth. Meanwhile, users of LORAN, the federal government's radio navigation service estab­ lished in 1943 and administered by the U.S. Coast Guard, will be among those who may experience the interruptions and transmission glitches caused by the sun's stormy activity. Made up of 17 chains and 44 stations, the LORAN system will provide information on geomagnetic storms, when possible, to its users. Another view of the March 1989 solar flare activity. Seamen Take Note - The Sun's Stormy Actions Will Muddle Communications Systems in 1990 NORTHERN LIGHTS . INDUCED .• >.4 V SOLAR STORM A RADIATED • '."ft " .'-.m • ENERGY '' »• ' 1,-1-^ ' -T" - 'T, ' INTERRUPTED COMMUNICATIONS I • J• Diagram showing some of the effects of solar storm activity. .••• '.f- •/ >'i •^A flare is a sudden localized release of energy in the solar atmosphere. Although most of this energy is in the form of visible light and represents a very small fraction of the total solar output, the x-ray, ultraviolet, and subatomic particle emissions from flares often cause geophysical distrubances. ^These photos compare the surface of the sun during minimum and maximum solar flare activity. :'sj ^ CO o 240 c 200 Q. CO 3 (/) YEARLY MEAN NUMBER OF SUNSPOTS 1700-1990 160 120 120 1 E 80 80 z •y" 160 "S 3 • • 'r National Solar ObservaUNry/Sacraniento Peak National Sdar Gbsenralory/Sacrainenlo Peak 0 11700 f 1710 1720 1730 1740 '1750 1760 1770 1780 s^lTOO 1800 : 1810 ^81820 C 4830 1840 1850 ^^1860 8rl870 ^'^lOOO -1890 1900 1910 rf 1 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 �• ', y.'" Letters to the Edilor Looking for SS Rlchaid March Hoe Crewmembers Who Soiled in Dec. '42 ••* ^itl vf?v- To the Editor: 1 am in great hopes that you may help me in my search. A short note of explanation. I have spent three years or more gathering information and history of our military unit in World War II. After several thousand letters and much expense we are short some information. Most of this concerns the members of the crews on the ships that we sailed. We would like to have all the names of all the crewmembers of these ships. We have gone to great ex­ pense in trying to locate all of our army members plus trying to lo­ cate the crewmembers of the ships. We have come up with the where­ abouts of about two thirds of our army unit and very few names of the crewmembers of the ships. This is what we need — the names and/or pictures of the crew­ members of the Liberty ship, the SS Richard March Hoe, for the time period December 6, 1942 through December 14, 1942. Un­ doubtedly this ship started else­ where but picked up our army unit in and around Seattle, WA. (The vessel) put our army unit off at Seward, AK, then continued north toward the Aleutian Islands, later returning to the States . . (If anyone) can forward these names to me, it would be very much appreciated. We are making a video of the history of our army unit and we would like to include these men as part of our history. . . .Also . . . we are searching for members of the 267th Separate Coast Artillery Battalion (HD) that was stationed in and around Sew­ ard, AK in World War II ... Thank you ... Paul R. Mansberry Prosperity, Pennsylvania Editor's Note: Anyone wishing to contact Paul R. Mansberry with ••'•Z^Sff -' SI: ^ ' '• suFMmm fc-;;:: information on the crew of the SS Richard March Hoe or the 267th artillery batalUon can do so by writing to him at the following address — PO Box 61; Prosperity, PA 15329-0061. im;: 'Receiving LOG is Like a Moil Coll After a Long Time of Seo' To the Editor: 1 wish you could have been at the Merchant Marine Veterans Dinner Meeting, in Colorado, De­ cember 12, 1989. When 1 passed out the SlU LOG papers that you sent me, it was like mail call during the war when mail arrived after a long time at sea. You never saw so many happy men. Many of these men had be­ longed to the SlU and they were eager to hear what was going on. We receive very little maritime news here in Colorado from local papers but there were thousands of men from here that served in the merchant marine and now that they have received recognition as veterans, they are proud to say, "1 served as a merchant seamen and we delivered the goods." Thank you very much for the LOG, it was really appreciated... William Kellett Lafayette, Colorado "A" Team on Pless Commended By QMED Robert Rester To the Editor: Once again the "feast makers" did another splendid job preparing and serving the Thanksgiving meals (on the SS Maj. Stephen W. Pless). On behalf of the crew and offi­ cers I would appreciate your en­ tering the steward department "A" team again this year in the Sea­ farers LOG. Also thanks to the Waterman Steamship (Company) for providing the fine food. Robert Rester Panama City, Florida More on Collisions with Wholes To the Editor: 1 am writing to relate my ex­ periences of ship collisions with whales. In 1950, while steaming down the west coast of Mexico aboard an American Hawaiian C-4, the vessel slowed down over 2 knots overnight. A look around at day­ light revealed a whale draped around the bow. We had to steam in reverse to clear the whale — it was a big one too, dead of course. Another time along the coast of South Africa on a Robin Line ship, at about two in the afternoon — a fine day, clear and sea calm — a whale came swimming from the port side directly into the ship amid ships. It swam right along side the vessel and unfortunately as it passed by the stern it was struck about four times by the propeller blades. When last seen, it was turning and turning on the surface astern with blood gushing from it. This was about 1972. Edward J. Schnltz Rockville Circle, New York SPAD t-shirts FRONT : The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our members on a first-come, firstserved basis. t-' BACK The shirts feature the SIU logo in full color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. r" K t C Please fill out the application below and mail it to: Joseph DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers international Union 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 \ Please send the new SIU t-shiil to: - NAME__ ADDRESS. CITY, STATE, ZIP. SOCIAL SECURITY # The SS Mfg. Stephen W. Pless galley crew is pictured above from left to right (hack row) Chief Steward Charles ^'CheP' Yancy, Chief Cook Donald "Bine" Gehhia, GSU Steve "Carde" Payton, (front row) GSU Frank Cashy Jr. and Third Cook Jessie Robinson. QMED Robert Rester provided the photo to the LOG. "V': >n • PHONE# BOOK#. ^ I T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) RATING. S M XL s �'4;"ftft:^''•; Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class Class C Port New York. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port Seahrers International Union Dire€tory ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Trip . All Groups Reliefs Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York 24 # 1 Philadelphia • jl'•. Baltimore . 4•..-•yw' 1 Norfolk Mobile 12 New Orleans 14 Jacksonville 23 ^ .'1% 24 San Francisco Wilmington 13 Seattle 19 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 1 Houston 12 St. Louis •^000::-'••J- 0 Piney Point ; • 3 Totals : 4 154 • • Port, New York ' Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk • Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ' San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7.:. ' ' .i.-VCr- -• '1 • • •.'''/V • •! wi47 0 • y 2 • r:4r : 2 6 1 11 7 '- ' 2 4 13 4 9 40 13 20 - 2 18 6 0 5 5 16 1 14 ^•;.0: 0 02 • 5 58 162 ' • -..'v J'I..' ..•' Port ij • New York ... • •'I Philadelphia 0 Baltimore '•"4: Norfolk 1 Mobile ..-/.yRpr' •• 6 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville ' L-' 17 San Francisco 10 Wilmington 18 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 6 Houston 1 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 97 Totals • , Totals All Departments 0 0 T 2 2 3 3 6 3 4 0 8 0 3 6 41 's -• ^'l" 4 2 3 3 2 7 3 9 3 9 0 14 6 1 7 73 j'-'- 20 1 2 9 9 15 10 17 5 10 4 33 5 0 44 184 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 0 19 0 0 1 32 4 1 3 4 5 12 4 15 4 1 1 123 4 0 1 182 15 0 5 5 12 20 11 11 7 20 3 3 12 0 4 128 9 4 0 4 3 7 3 5 4 4 1 12 5 1 8 70 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 7 0 3 4 3 yR 10 2 • 3 3 2 0 1 10 15 0 5 0 2 8 2 44 53 jSTEWARD'DEPARTMENT 13 2 - 1 0 ••• •- 2 . • . 3 : 0 • .2 0 0 -0 : . 0 " 4 0 1 . 4 10 0 2 0 14 5 13 3 9 3 1 • 2 24 2 •' 1 6 11 4 0 7 14 4 2 3 0 2 0 0 1 14 14 65 0 0 11 3 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 2 116 45 23 97 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 7 9 3 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 1 9 3 2 3 11 20 4 1 3 9 9 5 9 5 2 3 15 4 3 3 5 1 2 41 85 4 9 5 0 0 0 0 22 1 59 131 239 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 13 40 5 7 . 2 12 22 34 30 21 32 11 1 26 0 1 244 4 3 4 5 4 6 2 7 4 12 0 11 6 0 3 71 2 0 1 2 2 3 4 4 2 4 0 9 1 1 0 35 32 0 8 7 9 19 16 70 26 26 7 6 17 0 4 247 .-i-y 1 5 2 4 3 8 18 3 8 0 36 2 0 7 98 1. 'I' 0 3 2 3 1 3 1 1 0 21 2 0 1 40 28 2 4 7 5 21 11 38 17 27 15 5 9 1 0 190 28 1 4 10 19 17 15 25 12 11 11 49 10 0 32 244 8 1 3 6 6 8 10 27 5 0 1 145 13 1 0 234 1,136 523 380 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of December was up from the month of November. A total of 1,439 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,439 Jobs shipped, 512 jobs or about 36 percent were taken by "A'* seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 197 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,286 jobs have been shipped. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. ' Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. f Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 V ' (804)622-1892 PHILADELFHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 JO. DS®G7.' •T, ' Jt': V fI y- '•'pi-, or - �I r',, ^ ,;' SOfUieRS 106 14 •!'. lisf-Vr,.• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes DEC. 1-31, 1989 t. •..."'X.:-.' . f.- -'vi'--:' I ivr,- Si L—Lakes ; 0 Port Algonac v:" |-/vif i i--' 2 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 10 14 4 0 • */_ ,; . 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 10 •:2: 0 3 Port Algonac STEWARD DEPARTMENT ,•• • :.o „• 5 . • ; l.V?.:; 0 ;3 Port Algonac ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 11 11 • •'i 27 0 20 18 Totals All Departments 0 27 26 0 23 36 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - •..•"r" • • ' ; NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac •: • •--'- :yy: -.v ;• :. -''x •• DECEMBER 1-31, 1989 |;v % •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C . M- • Port New York Philadelphia ' Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac ; J'r:y St. Louis Piney Point totals ""'T ••'?• .• • -i':'. •'V- t i"-' :T. tfV:'--- :<Jk' liiv '" • •• ;• .>•' r,\'i I .ii-l'..i •• r'S#X;" ;,: • •7 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals February Member^'V Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 16 ' ' - - 0 0 0 0 1 0 27; 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 0 1 0 4 0 1 2 0 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 98 0 4 0 70 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 1 34 0 0 121 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 17 0 1 0 5 0 0 19 0 43 0 0 1 0 m 0 M 38 69 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 46 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0 0 26 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 0 14 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 0 0 29 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 24 83 0 . v'X' Piney Point Monday, February 5 New York Tuesday, February 6 PhOadelphia Wednesday, February 7 Baltiniore Thursday, February 8 Norfolk Thursday, February 8 Jacksonville Thursday, February 8 ^ -r' - ' Algonac Friday, February 9 Houston Monday, February 12 New Orleans Tuesday, February 13 MobOe Wednesday, February 14 San Francisco Thursday, February 15 Wilmington Tuesday, February 20 Seattle Friday, February 23 San Juan Thursday, February 8 St. Louis Friday, February 16 Honolulu Friday, February 16 Duluth Wednesday, February 14 Jersey City Wednesday, February 21 New Bedford . 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' ( - ' Tuesday, February 20 c-~ ENGINE DEPARTMENT S©;V:. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 : 0 • 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 20 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 17 Totals All Departments 81 ^ ••tP-^0;; :.'• 0 •^ I 0 . 2 0 0 0 0 ••-• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 33 47 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 •^ 0 0 0 1 0 0 •.••,:••• 1X • 0 • 0 0 , 0. 0 ^ ^ •„ ; • 0 0 , : 0 • 0 0 0 • 0 : • 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 -• .:0 '.•:• - 2 0 • :1. •0 ;•':• 0 0 2 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 10 0 •. r- 0 ':• • •••0 •'••»•; • 1 0 mFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Contmualion Health Coverage . .-• ;.• If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to ' find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. I-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ''"1^ ' -• .'• „'-i �fiif'lWS-,,-'- • 'w^ :• DHfesI of Ships Meetlnfio The followlttg ships minutes are just a reports the 8IU receises each month of the many meeting worid. Ships minutes are rmriewed hp the union's contract department. These issues reguiring attentien or resoiutlon are addressed hy the union upon Educational Director George Evosevelt, Steward Delegate Ruben Casin. Chairman said he would talk with patrolman about new water fountain for vessel. He urged all members to give to SPAD and to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported a beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked that permanent jobs be eliminated by contracts department. Steward department thanked for a job well done. SEA-LAND GALVESTON BAY CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), Oc­ tober 22 ~ Chainnan Anthony Maben, Secretaiy Ed Haber, Educational Director E. Macom, Deck Delegate R. Hitchcock, Engine Delegate D. E. Morgan. Giaimian reminded members of iniportance of upgrading at Piney Point and of contribut­ ing to SPAD. No disputed OT or beefs reported. As vessel docked in Marcus Hook on Columbus Day, crew wanted to know if holiday pay applied. Also, crew asked if penalty rate applicable if crew restricted to ship by curfew regulations in St. Croix. Next port: New York. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), October 8 ~ Chairman Richard Parrish, Secretary JoAnne B. Knight, Deck Delegate Richard Wilson, En­ gine Delegate George Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate Hasan Rahman. Chair­ man announced payoff in New York for Oc­ tober 12. He said crew found it was a great trip trip to Odessa, USSR. Educational director urged members to train and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew noted ice and soda machines need to be replaced or repaired and coaxial cables are needed in each room. Next port; New York. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), October 22 ~ Chairman George Diefenbach, Secretary Kris Hop­ kins, Educational Director Richard Parrish, Deck £>elegate Doug Flynt, Engine Delegate Joe Sadler, Steward delegate Roberto Escobar. Chairman announced new ice and soda machines, washer and dryer would be waiting in Jacksonville to be installed. Crew thanked master for his help. Educational director urged members to take advantage of Pihey Point to make sure SlU-trained mariners remain best jn in­ dustry. Treasurer noted $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, for letter stating all word involv­ ing the vessel had been excellent. Steward department thanked for Ene chow and awesome cookouts which made long runs worthwhile. Steward department thanked crew for keeping mess hall and lounges clean. Next port: Odessa, USSR. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 8 ~ Chairman L. Rodrigues, Secretary L. Galicki, Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate R. Diaz, Engine Delegate J. Baguerizo, Steward Depart­ ment M. Robles. Chairman announced ship At $10 per minute, phoning home from a British phone station in Diego Garcia is a precious but important commodity to Terry"Wayne"Linyear,GUDE/DEU aboard the PFC Jam^ Anderson, Jr. would be paying off in Elizabeth, NJ on Oc­ tober 13. He said captain would be taking donations for Hurricane Hugo relief fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department, chief electrician and chief en­ gineer Karl Harris thanked for their efforts in preparing onboard barbecues. Crew reminded to donate to SPAD. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. (Sea-Land Service), October 29 ~ Chair­ man Paul Butterworth, Secretary Terry Smith, Educational Director Walter Stevens, Deck Elelegate Charles F. Mann, Engine Delegate Daniel L. Johnson, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsibias. Chairman reminded those getting off in Charleston to clean rooms as captain will be inspecting them. Treasurer announced $270 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT ber 30 before ship lays up. He asked crew to keep mess hall clean. Secretary asked mem­ bers not to leave clothes on top of the dryer when they are finished. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward department thanked for a great Thanksgiving dinner. Next port: Portland, OR. FIRST LT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (American Overseas Marine), November 12 ~ Chairman W. Johnson, Secretary Wil­ liam E. Bragg, Deck Delegate Solomon Shields, Steward Delegate Mike Penro. Chairman announced he had not received reply to letter asking if penalty rates apply when crew is restricted to ship for cargo of­ floading in Jacksonville. Educational direc­ tor urged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union be notified ship when a manning reduction or other im­ portant decision has been made. Steward department thanked for fine job. Galley gang thanked for prompt action on needed repairs. Bosun will speak with captain about LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), October 30 — Chairman Arthur Campbell, Secretary Joseph Bonner, Deck Delegate Rodney Pence, Engine £>elegate Phillip Watson, Steward Department Dennis Skretta. Chairman noted crew needs new washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. Steward department reported no disputed OT or beefs. Steward department thanked for its work. Next port: Port Arthur, TX. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Services), October 9 ~ Chairman Jose Rodriguez, Secretary George Gibbons, Educational Director Leon Acosta. Chair­ man stated th^ ship had a gpod crew. He noted some repairs are needed onboard. Educational director announced a payoff is scheduled for October 11. Hurricane Hugo has put vessel off schedule, but ship is on time again. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted water line leak had not been repaired satisfactorily. Most of crew doing their part to keep ship clean. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI), October 28 ~ Chairman Richard Wardlaw, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director Candido Castro, Deck Delegate Charles H. Foley, Engine Delegate George F. Damey, Steward Delegate Sisto A. Deanda. Chair­ man announced a payoff in Corpus Christi on October 30. He said vessel will travel to Houston to go into lay berth or anchorage. He turned in repair list to master. Secretaiy noted Seafarers LOG was received in New York. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer stated $205 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed union's dental and retirement plans. Steward department thanked for its fine job. Next ports: Corpus Christi and Houston, TX. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT iScaLand Service), October 29 ~ Chairman Freddie Goethe, Secretary Gerald Sinkes, Educational Director Eric Bain. Chairman urged all members to read drug testing pamphlet onboard. He reminded members to support SPAD. Educational director re­ quested members to upgrade at Piney Point as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked welfare plan to lookinto giving $1,000 monthly to retirees with at least 20 years of sea time. Steward department thanked for its job well done. Next port: Houston,TX. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), October 30 ~ Chairman William Mortier, Secretary E. M. Douroudous. Chairman discussed union communications with members. Treasurer announced $180 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to work for a raise in new contract. Crew asked for a television-radio antenna. Mem­ bers were reminded to keep washer and dryer filters clean and one washer is for work clothes only. Next ports: Elizabeth, NJ and San Juan, PR. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), October 22 — Chairman Joseph Morrison, Secretary J. S. Smith, Posing with the life ring aboard the Overseas Valdez are (I. to r.) Vanel E. Pierre, chief steward; Rodney A. Petroff, AB; Jessie L.Thomas, bosun; Thomas Fowler, AB, and Barry E, Ford, AB. reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked pension department to look into a $100 monthly raise for retirees. Ciew reminded to keep recreation room locked when ship is in port. All members asked to help ship clean. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Port Everglades, FL. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man Steamship), October 29 -T Chairman Henry Boughanim, Secretary Roy R. Thomas, Educational Director C. Hemby. Chairman reported payoff when ship docks in Newport News, VA. He said the crew was doing an outstanding job onboard ves­ sel. Treasurer reported $80 in the ship's fund. Deck department reported some dis­ puted OT. No disputed OT or beefs reported by engine and steward depart­ ments. Crew asked pension department look into a cost of living adjustment for retirees. BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), Novem­ ber 26 — Chairman James Rogers, Secretaiy H. Maikowitz, Educational Director S. Perdikis. Chairman reported ship appeared to be running smoothly. Secretary asked crew to cooperate in keeping vessel clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine Thanksgiving meal and food service in general. Next port: New York. BROOKS RANGE (lOM), November 19 ~ Chairman R. Edwards, Secretary J. Pinetta, Educational Director A. Fair. Chairman announced ship would be in port for a short stay. He asked those with movies please return them. He urged the crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Beef report^ by steward delegate. Deck delegate said there were no problems. CHARLES L. BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), November 28 ~ Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary V. Romolo, Educational Director W. Carroll, Deck Delegate A. Lautermilch, Engine Delegate K. Stratton, Steward Delegate K. Cabato. Chairman an­ nounced payoff would be held on Novem- providing crew list to Navy Exchange to prevent delays. GREAT LAND (Tote), November 30 ~ Chairman Ken Craft, Secretary Jack Utz, Educational Director Larry Hines. Chair­ man reported ship would pay off upon ar­ rival in Tacoma. He said he would speak with captain about repairing radio antenna so crew could hear radios. Treasurer an­ nounced $40 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Members were asked not to leave their clothes in washer and dryer for 50 days as others need to use . machines. Next port: Tacoma, WA. • . rl.- • •• •• -iv .V.,' : GREEN VALLEY (Waterman Steam­ ship), November 19 — Chairman Andrew Mack, Secret^ S. Kolasa, Educational Director James Laratta. Chairman reported disputed OT in all three departments as of­ ficers onboard do not understand SIU con­ tract or do not care. There are many problems with procedures either being bypassed or ignored. Chairman also thanked crew for job well done. Education­ al director announced safety meetings will be held monthly. Members thanked bosun for fine job serving as crew "representative. Steward department thanked for good job. Crew observed minute of silence for departed brothers and sisters. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), November 12 ~ Chairman L. Rodrigues, Secretaiy H. Galicki, Educational Director E. S. Harris, Deck Delegate J. Barcroft, En­ gine Delegate H. Vazquez, Steward Delegate M. Robles. Chairman announced ship would pay off upon arrival in Elizabeth, NJ. He said letter had been writ­ ten to SIU President Michael Sacco about longshoremen taking over crew lounge and mess hall when vessel docks in San Juan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime). November 5 ~ Chairman Robert Y. Wood, Secretary F. L. Washington. Chairman stated ship would payoff November 12 in Norfolk, VA. Secretary announced com- , .v-:-- V".-- J k- v: iw �16 • pany had replaced television. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted sanitary work in crew lounge not being done. Steward department thanked for its fine work. - - '• 'uy.y 5 O' ' LNG ARIES (ETC), November 26 Chairman R. Schwarz, Secretary R. Brown, Educational Director J. Yarmola. Chair­ man said radio would be fixed and VCR would be back onboard during stop in Japan. He warned crew to be careful on deck because some items still were adrift due to typhoon through which vessel passed. Treasurer reported $245 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Osaka, Japan. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sen-Land Service), November 19 ~ Chairman C. James, Secretary E. Va:zquez. Chairman dis­ cussed advantages of professional seafaring. Secretary reported all was running smooth­ ly. Educational director advised crew to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer an­ nounced $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Under good and welfare it was noted any new equipment sent to unlicensed personnel shall be in­ stalled at location and no more hand-medowns. ' «:.X. • fj'W;'' IM' t i ''J'. •-» •• E:M ?:'-Mr.kV OMI CHARGER (OMl), November 18Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secretary Neville Johnson, Educational Director Wiley Yarber. Deck Delegate Lawrence Dueitt, Steward Delegate Wheeler Washington. Chairman announced ship would be run­ ning between Texas City, TX and several Florida ports. Secretary urged members to separate plastics from biodegradable trash. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer said movie fund had $210 and 450 videos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated OMl had placed an extra mate and engineer onboard. Crew noted need for two washers and dryers, mattresses, shower cur­ tains and television set. Next port: Texas City, TX "• ' •'•'A. ,!-• (•«: ..:JIM il V; t,t 'V OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Overseas), November 5 ~ Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secretary V. Pierre, Educational Director Joe Michel, Deck Delegate Uneeda Steele, Engine Oelegate Daniel Campbell, Steward Delegate Tyler Laffitte. Chairman said ship's hospital had been repaired and cleaned and is ready in case of emergency. He reported it had been great trip with good crew. Secretary requested lock for ship's hospital. Crew is asked to place used linen in provided bags and to retum all galley utensils. Educational direc­ tor urged members to attend Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked about washers, dryers and television be replaced. Steward department thanked for its excellent job. Next port: Kuwait. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), November 19 — Chairman L. C. Cope, Secretary J. Delaney, Chairman noted vessel was outside normal anchorage November 11 through 13. Customs and immigration would not come Out to clear ship. Treasurer announced $353 in movie fimd. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received Serfarers LOG. Crew voted integrity of rotary shipping sys­ tem be maintained in new contract negotia­ tions. Crew also asked amount of days sailed before vacation pay issued be reduced. Next ports: Long Beach and Oak­ land, CA. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), November 19— Chair­ man L. Lohman, Secretary G. Sivley, Educa­ tional Director A. Bell. Chairman said Sea-Land will not load fresh fruit and char­ coal when vessel in Singapore. Crew has been taking donations to purchase these items for return trip to U.S. He noted ship needs lots of interior repairs. Secretary stated $65 in fund for fresh fruits and char­ coal. Educational director urged members to give to SPAD and to upgrade at Piney Point. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Deck and engine delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew was thanked for keeping ship clean. Steward department thanked for its barbecues. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), November 18 ~ Chairman Mark Lance, Secretary John J. Alamar, Educational Director Robert E. Ohier. Chairman reported all beefs were handled during last visit to Long Beach, CA. Crew notified Coast Guard inspection will take place during the next voyage and all hands will be needed. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Treasurer announced $234.39 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked review be made of SIU welfare and pension plans. Crew thanked Seafarers LOG staff for its coverage of United Mine Workers strike against Pittston Coal Company. Steward department thanked for its fine work. Next port:'Oakland, CA. USNS CLEVELAND (Sealift Bulkers), November 19 ~ Chairman W.E. Stoly, Secretary L. W. Jones. Chairman noted problem with officers doing union work. He said television antenna needs to be replaced. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for its good food. Next port: Norfolk, VA. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), November 26 - Chairman William Tillman, Secretary Jennifer Jim. Chairman noted several containers were left loose by longshoremen and two had fallen off. Educational director reminded crew to take advantage of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine and steward delegates had no beefs or OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), December 8 - Chairman M. Zepada, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director E. Self, Deck Delegate M. de la Cerda, Engine Delegate V.R. Limon, Steward Delegate W. Furge. Chairman an­ nounced ship would pay off in Nederland, TX. He made another request for washing machine and will take it up with patrolman. ftiafayiiiiw b finffiy hii! Uuu Vmip IIRII U|llll lllllu Mlbilvi IIIQUI|I Take advantage of the opportunity to increase your knowledge by the Harry Lundeberg School's self study courses. These materials, available In a wide range of sutqects, are prepared In a straight-fbrward, easy40Hjnderstand manner. Select the courses Of interest to you on the coupon attached and mall It to the Lundeberg School. Add your name and mailing address. P'-r TJ 1 ' Making use of the launch service from the PFC William B. Baugh to the shores of Diego Garcia are Chief Cook Michael A. Harris (left) and Assistant Cook Gary Lacky. SEA-LAND NEWARK fiAK (SeaLand Service), November 5 — Chairman Oria Ipsen, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educa­ tional Director K. Cooper, Deck Delegate Don Paccio, Engine Delegate Fred Tiemey, Steward Delegate Bert Winfield. Chairman thanked cre\v for smooth trip. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD to make sure union keeps the jobs it has. Educational director reminded crew to get their drug-free certificates before they ship out. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Boston, MA. UuOIIII ul •, It's payoff time aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak. Pictured above are: (standing, 1. to r.) Chief Cook Bryan Heath, AB James Bemacki, AB Fred Hunger; (seated 1. to r.) Recertified Steward Milton Phelps, Recertified Bosun Angelo Urti, SIU Port Agent Mike Paladino. disputed OT. Crew noted repairs needed on stairs on deck. He asked if Liberian tanker can load Alas­ kan crude oil in Panama. Treasurer noted $50 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked if raise in the pension rates could be reviewed. Steward depart­ ment thanked for wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Deck department still had not received money for earlier disputed OT. Next port: Nederland, TX. SEA-LAND GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), December 3 - Chair­ man Barry Carrano, Secretary T. J. Dowd, Educational Director C. Z. Sullivan. Educa­ tional director said new VCR was pur­ chased from ship's funds. Treasurer aimounced $65 still in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AB's asked if chair could be used while on four-hour con­ tinuous watch without coffee break. Crew also asked if shoregang could sougee ship from top to bottom once every six months. Next port: Port Everglades, FL. I I Please send the materials checked be/oiv; I MATH ENGLISH: Writing Skills I Fractions Grammar Books a I Decimals I Writing Business Letters • I Percents • I Algebra STUDY SKILLS • I Geometry Listening Skills • I Trigonometry How To Improve Your Memory • I (Plane) How To Use Textbooks • I I (Spherical) Study Habits • I Test Anxiety I Test Taking Tactics I SOCIAL STUDIES Stress Management I Geography Notetaking Know-How • I I U.S. History • I Economics COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS • I I I I Cut out this coupon and mail to: I Adult Edycation Department I Seafarers Harry Lundetierg School of Seamanship I Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I : 'Ti I I I I • I • I I I I • I • I • I • I • I I • I • I • I I I • I I I I I I I I I'l �.•,;,5r-..-=>.j^ :J, ,\v. "iviv-'fj-wy: :.X\'':K''^-^l MNiuRnm 'ii'?s- EARL J. DEANGELO Earl J. DeAngelo, 69, passed away November 4. Born in Mississippi, Brother DeAngelo acquired his SIU book in June 1941 at the port of Mobile. He sailed in the deck department in the union's deep sea division. Brother DeAngelo is survived by his wife, Ann. JAMES DONOHUE James Donohue, 73, passed away August 4. The steward department veteran was working with Interstate Oil Transportation when he joined the SIU in January 1964. As a relief cook he was employed by McAllister and Curtis Bay Towing (now Moran) companies. He is survived by his wtfe, Mary. JULIAN WILSON JR. Julian Wilson Jr., 62, died October 4. He became a member of the SIU in November 1953 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department in the union's deep sea division. Seafarer Wilson was bom in Forsyth, GA. Brother Wilson's wife, Mary, survives him. HORACE W. HODGES SR. Horace W. Hodges Sr., 89, died September 1. He joined the SIU in September 1961 at the port of Norfolk during an organizing drive. He worked as a tug captain with Curtis Bay Towing. His wife, Lucy Ann, survives him. Many members of Brother Hodge's family also shipped with the SIU. , :• r' SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT I'''".' .,'1.»J-'iV T-, •:-V',;''!'^'ro, , '. ••'•.••'''l.iv.-.:: SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 ;• •, v.,; 7..-..: •i '-,'. •. •' if.' '' ' '-- V --''' • ^••^• ^,7 ?'<>{ "•'SSifSi&Sl'Si •<,a^"5 ill -ali ffiSl •• M" "! ;; s •. ;«ptiSS!' :• • r^iiw^Sp^C'; This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Em­ ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ^ASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $26,966,954. These expenses included $3,139,288 in administrative expenses and $23,827,666 in benefits paid to partic­ ipants and beneficiaries. A total of 19,567 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end oPthe plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $387,057,064 as of December 31, 1988, compared to $363,910,506 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $23,146,558. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for these assets. The plan had a total income of $50,113,512, including employer contributions of $9,158,852, gains of $5,760,644 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $35,118,349 and other income of $75,667. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in acrordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. To obtain a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The chaige to cover copying costs will be $5.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and^ liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs ^ven above does not include a chaige for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Wash­ ington, D. C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20216. Keep Your Union Strong Participate In Union Meetings • V;- f !l'.| I :.:vP PX Need Legal Advice? The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for legal assistance. Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mobile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-9994 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-6207 (504) 524-6208 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St, Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618)254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free "I ' 'y-i-! ''i XX:' ,..y^ Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, <3reenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore. MD 21201 (301)539-6%7 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 :K Massachusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215)893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-0101 vP?:. •r 1 "4mm Texas Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-4422 fl Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. PauFs Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-5000 Mkhlgan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 532-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 1-800-554-8119 ' ' (•--•-'i'ii''ili Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA98119 (206) 285-3610 • '1' --'1, i;""' - '-Vy "'V- y y'V-i 't' Hii •J-- - �A SafAKItS lOG Course fm-wci [ngine Upgrading Courses Course QMED—Any Rating IK";:': , ij Fireman/Watertender and Oiler iii! Pumproom Mialntenance & Operations m-- ' Marine Electrical Maintenance -r.- The Lundeberg School's dock area includes a state-of-the-art Hagglund crane. Upgrading at the union's Harry in attending a 1990 course listed Lundeberg School of Seamanship in the following schedule may use can mean increased pay and en­ the form on page 19 to obtain hanced job skills for a seafarer. further information. Send the cou­ To afford SI U members an op­ pon to the Lundeberg School; Piportunity to plan for 1990, the ney Point, Maryland 20674. Lundeberg School has prepared a schedule of courses offered through Every upgrader attending the the upcoming year. Lundeberg School courses will be Any union member interested required to take a firehghting class. I •a;:-' m r' W-:r:&- $ f: • .• " '• IIS' '•5-1?• ..s V; • • Cbeck-ln Completion Date Date February 5 March 16 April 2 May 11 May 28 July 6 July23 August 31 September 17 October 26 November 12 December 21 LIfeboatman January 22 February 2 February 19 March 2 • •• - J,• March 19 March 30 April 16 April 27 May 14 May 25 June 11 June 22 July 9 July 20 August 6 August 17 September 3 September 14 October 1 October 12 ^ ;V-: • October 29 November 9 November 26 December 7 December 24 January 4 Ship Handling January 22 February 2 March 5 March 16 May 14 May 25 June 18 June 29 August 20 August 31 October 1 October 12 November 19 November 30 April 9 Ifadar Certificatkni : April 13 April 30 May 4 August 13 August 17 October 1 October 5 r' ' •: November 19 November 23 Limited Mate June 11 August 10 September 17 November 16 Third Mate January 29 May 11 August 6 November 16 Celestial Navigation May 7 June 8 Tankerman April 16 April 27 August 6 August 17 November 26 December 7 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Course Able Seaman 4- ' •• Course Cbeck-ln Date Assistant Cock, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting date) Completion Date All students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. ReterlifkatioB Programs Bosun Recertiflcatlon Check-In Date January 29 May 28 March 26 September 24 Refrigeration Malnt. & Operations Advanced Refrigerated Containers Hydraulics Welding Automation All students in the Engine Department will have a two week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length. Course • High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (^L) Cbeck-ln Date January 8 March 5 April 30 July 30 October 29 January 8 March 5 April 30 July 30 October 29 January 8 February 12 April 30 July 30 September 10 October 29 Completion Date February 10 April 14 June 9 September 8 December 8 February 9 AprU 13 June 8 September 7 December 7 February 9 March 23 June 8 September 7 October 19 ' December 7 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. The course includes studi' skills, technical reading, math skills and test taking skUls. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 • June 4 June s July ,16 July 20 September 10 September 14 The ABE/EST Lifeboat Preparation Course is a three week class that offers an introduction to Lifeboat. It is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course January 8 January 19 January 29 February 16 April 23 May 11 June 18 July 6 August 13 August 31 October 8 October 16 Oil Spill Course Steward Upgrading Courses Course Steward Recertlficatlon Diesel Engine Technology 1990 Adult education Schedule Peik Upgnding Courses r Electro-Hydraulics Variable Speed D.C. Drives Marine Electronics Technician Completion Date May 11 August 31 December 7 February 16 April 27 July 20 September 28 December 7 April 13 September 28 March 2 July 5 April 27 August 31 March 30 July 6 October 12 February 2 June 8 November 9 December 7 February 2 March 2 December 7 Cbeck-ln Date February 19 June 11 September 17 January 8 March 19 June 11 August 20 October 29 March 5 August 20 January 8 May 14 March 19 July 23 January 8 April 16 July 23 January 8 May 14 October 1 November 12 January 8 February 5 November 12 Completion Date March 5 July 2 May? November 5 February 19 February 23 March 19 March 23 April 30 May 4 May 18 May 14 July 13 July 9 July 27 July 23 September 3 September 7 October 1 October 5 October 29 November 2 December 14 December 10 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) SHLSS College Program Schedule for 1990 FULL 8-wdek Sessions January 8 through March 2 March 19 through May II May 28 through July 20 August 6 through September 28 October 15 through December 7 �r.j ••-V-•v;i''' -v.-: . '•>-•- :•• ••^,y •-.••=• MNUMYim ' ' '''- ;/ , ,• J , y . ' dIT-' ,^ W: .; •0 J". ., '7:'-l':ii X\ -.•• ::iMX '•'IV'X'KX Ilif, - ;; '••*•:'»» P .:~0^ 1990 Adult iducatlon Sdiedule .V/: :£|| •* The Adult Education cdufis^S Educatkni t^BEJklli^ School Equivatency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length, Check-In Completion Course Date Date . •/ March 5 April 14 April 30 3une9 March 5 AprUl3 April 30 Junes February 12 March23 April 30 June 8 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course April 23 May 11 The Developmental Studies Class {DVS) will he offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 De^k Upgnding Courses Che^-In Completion Date Date February 5 March 16 April 2 May II Lifeboatman , / February 19 March 2 m , 7• , /. 7 March 30 ,7 " ' March 19 April 16 April 27 . Simulator Shiphandilng March 5 March 16 Radar Certification April 9 April 13 April 30 May 4 Tankerman April 16 April 27 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must he taken. Course Able Seaman Steward Upgrading Courses " |j|lv • 7''' 'V7 '• yX--^ •.I:.]' / / •-X'-im 0: 0. 0: i-, • ".k*'- • • m • rA .... kli W . ... . ;J, -5- • •v.- Oil Spill Prevention & Containmenti1 wCeik) February 19 Februaiy 23 March 19 March 23 April 30 May 4 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Ail students in the Ste\vatrd Program will have a two week Seol^ pdmiU iarization class at the end of their regular course. v.,.Jl. /i xxmyX'.: Oil Spill Course Check-In Completion Date :Date/': Ml open-ended tri>n1act adinii^iotts office for Starting date) Conrsc A^istant Cook, Cook and Raker CWef Cook, Chief StewaM ^'r\-Xl Cbeck-In Course Date Pate kFy»ruary 19 May li QM£p~-Any Rating April 27 Fiteman/Wntertender and Oiler March 19 April 13 Pumproom Maintenance & Opeinatl6iui March 5 April 16 July 6 Marine Fleriinmtes Technician Februaiy S March 2 Welding March 19 Electro-Hl^dcini^ April 27 All students in the Engim Bep0tnKnt wM have a two v^E/Smli^, FamiUarization class at the end of their regular course. •V ^7.,;7. I^bmary^April 1990. ;;/• v;;: The following is the current coutse schedule Br i^ebruairy--April I^^ the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and, industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE' All members are required to take fireflghting when attending die Lundeberg School. / :V-a 'Xr.' ••"'•. f'k^' -m l-U'J, »liiA.WiUU'iuAiWl«l I*0$}. ;' •,i .- 'v/ •'-vV-'-;,- yf.k:!' ••0Xy y0h'.'--yX''0y- • /••. FULL 8-week Sessions March 19 through May II tgnm Schedule far mo -5, - .:••• l.' . z* Check-ln Date ; Course I ConvpleRen Date ? ii.../p" .i ..•i SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes Firefighting: • Yes Up^vdmg Api^ailleu Name (Usi) (First) Address(City) ''7 Date of Birth (Middle) (State) (Zip Code) " No^ CPR: • Yes No • • Date Available for training • ii . -. !k --I - Primary I .angtiagp .Spnkp.n ; •yiAm ;•^ Mo./Day/Vear (Streel) Telephone. No • (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific Q If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. RATING HELD VESSEL DATE SHIPPED T"-.| xX ... --.i DATE OF DISCHARGE 'I • V.f yroi '-Tt- 0. Social Security #. 7P'/' Seniority kk/kpi-'"':/- Book#. Department. Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Last grade of school completed. DATE. i Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now HeldL Trainee Program: From. SIGNATUREu to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation n Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical MaintenaiKe n Pumproom Maintenance & Operation O Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology n Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance ^ Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation 3 Hydraulics , • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) n High School Equivalency Program (OED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) , • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation V/fl I//A/ COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No InuisportetkHi will be paM unless you present orlgittal receipts and successfully complete the coarse. 7'# 'xfM RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 'I2A9 .:ASi ' ,A/'r-':vAvV: 'a.7:sii 7,. �mr;m!3 rs,;/v.-.'"-: •., > .,-;7v;.s i fij: S ,%••• • ' • ; - ••- ' ; ^ A.V • SEflfARFRS 106 20 'f J , : ti..'-i' • kf, 'v '.,.'.,;, '-'f •. --i-f:^ SEAmiCEMBS HAS ANYONE SEIN THIS CHILD? • '•'•'f •.'' -•V-'. January 1990 Volume S2, Number 1 SIU Boatmen Keep Busy Transporting Pilots to Snips Y-mt • • i;-jj K' 'Y-*\ y. i:};i .,.1 • ';;'A "t-Kl, Y^Y:IY- ';(• . WJ-^Y '4K4'Y • iY.Z')i4. I- The SIU boatmen whose job it is to get pilots to their ships have learned to adapt to a special work style. During their 12-hour, seven-days-on/ seveii-days-off shift, they can be called on at any time to transport pilots to and from ships entering the Norfolk area. They also maintain and repair the launch boats. These are the boatmen who crew the boats of the Virginia Pilots As­ sociation and the Maryland Pilots Association, based in two separate buildings near the port of Norfolk. Recently, the boatmen found time to talk with a LOG staff member about their work. Captain Hal Harrington, who grew up in the launch boat business, ex­ plained the work of the Virginia Pilots Association crewmembers. "We transport the pilots to the ships enter­ ing the port of Norfolk and assist them in getting to the deck. Inbound vessels are met near the CBJ buoy." Among the Virginia Pilots boats are three 50-footers, .a 29 and a 40foot vessel, said Captain Paul Clifton, who became a launch operator re­ cently. Clifton said work for launch boat crewmembers has been fairly steady. He loves the work, "I've been on the water the biggest part of my life.'' Deckhand Mike Callis is one of the newer Virginia Pilot crewmembers. "While I've always been a fisherman and I've been around ships all my life, I was happy to start working here. I want to move up and become an operator some day." Harrington, a captain with the Vir­ ginia Pilots for the past three years, said he tells new guys coming into the business that if they persevere and leam, they too can become op­ erators. Twenty yards away from the Virginia Pilots office is the Norfolk center of the Maryland Pilots Associa­ tion. Crewmembers working on the Maryland Pilots' boats also are members of the SIU. Captain Mark Boldig, who was introduced to launch boat work by a friend eight years ago, now sails as a boat operator. Captain Robert Barnett, a 10-year launch boat veteran, followed in his uncle Jackie Bamett's footsteps when he began working for the Maryland Pilots. When asked if anything exciting had happened to SIU boatmen at the Maryland Pilots, Boldig and Bamett said it was a former pilot boat that was having all the adventures. "We used to have a vessel called the Maryland. It was our headquar­ ters. About three years ago, the Mary­ land Pilots sold it to Greenpeace. These days that boat is making all the news because it is somewhere down off Florida involved in protests that always make the TV and news­ papers," Boldig explained. Green­ peace is an international environmen­ tal advocacy organization. Bamett said life for crewmembers has been literally smoother since the Maryland Pilots moved their head­ quarters to land. "When our office was on a boat at sea, rocking and rolling in the Chesapeake Bay, it was a lot different. Now we have this," he said as he motioned to the modem facility that currently houses the Maryland Pilots, "and it is very calm." Captain Tom Veal, a station man­ ager for Maryland Pilots, recalled, "The sea would get rough and we'd get waves dancing around for days and days. By the time we'd get off our shifts and come to land we would be completely shaken up." Veal came ashore in '85 after sailing as a captain since 1977. He joined the SIU in 1966 during an organizing drive, a year after he started as a deckhand with the Maryland Pilots. ^ Richard Peck, an oiler mechanic with the Maryland Pilots Association, repairs a broken motor at the group's port of Norfolk 'center. Captains Mark Boldig (left) and Robert Harnett, who operate Maryland Pilots Association boats, are pictured above in . the organization's Norfolk offices. Captain Tom Veal serves as the Maryland Pilots Association station manager in Norfolk. Before assuming his current position in '85 he sailed with the SIU. Virginia Pilots Association launch crewmembers Paul Clifton, Mike Callis and Hal Harrington are pictured from left to right in the organization's lounge as they await orders to ferry a pilot to a ship. SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION OF SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN FOR 1988 SEE PAGE 20 •Jn mni igm KelUBarr Nearly Two Years It's been nearly two years since Kelli Amanda Dominique Barr has been missing. Like many of the cases that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children handles, she is suspected of being kidnapped by a non-custodial par­ ent. "It's been a complicated case," according to case worker Ronald H. Jones. Shortly before Kelli's abduction in Cleveland, TN on February 4, 1988, her mother dis­ appeared under strange circum­ stances and still has not been found. Kelli's grandmother sought, and was awarded, custody of Kelly by the courts, but her step-father, Howard Hawk Willis, refused to turn her over—and the two have not been seen since. Kelli is one of the 24,000 cases that the National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has kept track of since it was formed in 1984. And like the majority of all chUd abductions in the U.S., it is a non-custodial parent who is suspected. At the time of her abduction, Kelli, now SVi years old, weighed 35 pounds and had blue eyes and blonde hair (see photograph). Case worker Jones continues to remain in contact with Kelli's grandmother, who never gives up hope. And he noted that an oc­ casional lead still comes in—but so far nothing has panned out. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 — OR — Bradley County SherifTs Office (Tennessee) Missing Persons Unit 1-615-476-0672 Editor's Note: Since June 1989, the Seafarers LOG has dedicated a portion of the back page of the publication to disseminate infor­ mation on missing children. The material is provided by the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children as part of the organization's photo distribution campaign. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FOREIGN SHIPOWNERS WANT MARITIME OUT OF TRADE TALKS SIU LAWSUIT BRINGS U.S. COURT BAN ON RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF SEAMEN PANAMA CANAL OPEN FOR BUISNESS AFTER INVASION BITTER WEATHER HAS LAKERS MOVING ON A SLOW BELL EXCERPTS FROM THE U.S. COURT DECISION ON RANDOM DRUG TESTING SIU STEWARD DEPARTMENT SKILLS DISPLAYED DURING HOLIDAY SEASON HOUSTON SHORE GANG AT WORK SIU HELP IN MISSING CHILDREN CAMPAIGN RECOGNIZED BY ALLEN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS UP, PAYROLL TAXES INCREASE IN 1990 BOSUN ZIZZO DOCUMENTS DRAMA ON THE HIGH SEAS WITH A VCR CAMERA REYES DONATES CEMETERY PLOTS TO SIU MEMBERS SEAMEN WITH WAR-TIME SERVICE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR DECORATIONS ALL TRANSPORTATION WORKERS WILL BE TESTED FOR DRUGS 5 SIU MEN WILL RETIRE THIS MONTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BY NY SEAPORT MUSEUM SEAMEN TAKE NOTE - THE SUN'S STORMY ACTIONS WILL MUDDLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IN 1990 SIU BOATMEN KEEP BUSY TRANSPORTING PILOTS TO SHIPS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 1 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/ff7cf86ecf66039c9ff99f83f499a704.PDF 41f2ae88bfbfede371fd34e5459bfc36 PDF Text Text '•;' ' ' ^ ^••' 'J_ .v.'V :i', . '•V./" SEAEmERS December, 198i Volume 51, Number 12 Maritime Overseas Takes Over SIU Crews Han Two Former Exxon Tankers After almost a decade of being Exxon company ships, two tankers are plying the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico under new ownership by Maritime Overseas with SIU crews aboard. The newly named Over­ seas Philadelphia and Overseas New Orleans crewed in the. port of Norfolk last month after being refurbished. They are running from Lake Charles, LA and Port Ar­ thur, TX to New York, Provi­ dence, RI and Portland, ME car­ rying heating oil for Exxon. '• The vessels are operated by Maritime Overseas of New York. The tankers were built in 1982 for Exxon, but the energy company has been reducing its fleet by sell­ ing several of its tankers in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in March. Joe Perez, SIU representative in the port of Houston, recently Four views of the Overseas Philadelphia, one of two former Exxon tankers that have become part of the Maritime Overseas fleet. Continued on page 3 SIU Retiree Sokol, Who Escaped Nazis, Gets Bid To Return to Native Poland ''i t. , VPO'.- : After fifty years, Stanley Sokol, who joined the SIU in 1941, is returning to his native Poland. The retired bosun was personally in­ vited by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa. Sokol will be returning to his native Poland for the first time since escaping from Poland two days before the Nazis invaded his homeland. Sokol boarded the Polish pas­ senger ship, the Batoroy, as an able seaman. The vessel was in the port of Gdynia, Poland. The date was August 30, 1939. It is a date he remembers well as it was the last time he saw his native Poland. Today, Sokol is preparing to go home. Next spring, the 80-year- Stanley Sokol, a retired SIU bosun, meets Solidarity leader Lech Walesa at the AFL-CIO Coiivention last month. • old retired bosun will accept the invitation of Solidarity leader Lech Walesa and other members of the free Polish labor union who re­ cently visited SIU facilities in Camp Springs and Piney Point, MD. He plans to live in Gdansk because it is a port city and "I want to help Solidarity. Tm 80 and 1 have a few more years to go." Sokol met Walesa at the biennial AFL-CIO convention held in Washington, D.C. last month. Upon hearing about the struggles of Polish seamen to develop a militant, independent status in the face of government-controlled Continued on page 3 �'Ml President's Report V-;. • ••••--• This may be the time for the United States to start showing its flag. Showing it around the world, that is, as a means of reminding people of America's presence and influence for good. For America, the world around us as we prepare for the year 1990 is a vastly different one than we faced at the beginning of 1989. Most striking is the unexpected bloodless revolution that is taking place in Eastern Europe, where the hunger for democracy appears to have the communist hacks on the run. How these fast moving developments in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and East Germany will wind up is not certain, of course, but whether the current movements towards full democracy continue or whether they are tem­ porarily halted or crushed, the future of the United States, as well as much of the rest of the world, will be greatly affected. As more and more of the oppressed peoples of the world press for the freedoms of which the United States stands as the great symbol, America should move out front, playing a strong, visible role as the world's leading power. That is where the idea of showing the stars and stripes to people everywhere comes in, particularly wherever we are acting to assist these peoples in their search for freedom and improved standards of living. Perhaps the most effective and practical means of showing the flag is through the use of American ships, sailing under American regis­ try, manned by Americans and flying the stars and stripes. It is an indisputable fact that the United States inspires oppressed peoples the world over to seek freedom and democracy and that we are willing to tax ourselves to pay for programs of aid and assistance in improving their standard of living. • It naturally follows that the United States would be foolish to step out of the picture when actual contact is made on delivery of aid material to the beneficiary nations, as would have happened if the first cargo of aid to the Poles had been delivered aboard a vessel of Liberian or other bargain basement registry, instead of the U.S.-flag, SlU-manned Spirit of Texas. The great exchange of good wishes and goodwill between the Polish recipients of the cargo and the Ameri­ can seafarers who handed it over would have been lost, and the United States would have failed to promote its interests. In this Changing world, America must actively sell itself and show­ ing the flag can be a simple but effective way to do so. One way would be for the government to develop and support programs that would utilize U.S.-registered vessels to the maximum extent possible in the carriage of our imports and exports. ^ •,•"1 •. •-'V • -/- nmMM ^ ^ As we look ahead to the 1990's, there are clear signs the United States is going to have to be on its toes if its interests are to be protected. For one thing, we'll be faced with most of Western Europe in one market, acting as one to enhance their collective interests. That is going to present a big challenge and a lot of problems to the United States as it tries to avoid being cut out of the world market place. There: is talk of a single merchant fleet to serve the European Community, perhaps under a Euro-flag. This could mean the consol­ idation of the some 2000 ships that now make up the fleets under the flags of West Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United King­ dom, Denmark, France and Spain. What kind of additional problems this could present for the free market theory cannot be pinpointed yet, but Uncle Sam would do well to start thinking about preserving the American-flag fleet in face of these challenges. Very likely many of the American-flag operators are watching events as we are and planning to mount efforts to effect more favorable and equitable merchant marine or maritime programs by the administration. For its part, the SIU will be working diligently at the Washington level with all those who share our feeling that America needs a balanced fleet of ships, manned by American sea­ men, as a matter of economic and military necessity. It's scholarship time again for eligible Seafarers and the children of Seafarers. Details appear elsewhere in the LOG, but I want to urge all those who are qualified to file an application. Announcement of the scholarship winners will be made by a select committee of educators in May. m- 4; ^ Finally, let me take this opportunity to wish all Seafarers and their families a joyous holiday season and extend my best wishes for a . healthy and happy new year. The Deacon's SIU crew is pictured above with SIU Assistant Vice President Dean Corgey (right). From left to right, crewmemhers are Captain L.R. "Bohhy" Sarvis, Chief Engineer Jimmy Payne, DEU David Beit and AB Raymond "Mugsy" McGuire. SIU Men Crew New Tugboat The SlU-crewed Deacon, a Suderman & Young owned tug­ boat operated by G&H Towing, was christened earlier this month in Galveston, TX. The state-of-the-art tug will be used for harbor docking work in the Gulf. Constructed by Main Iron Works of Houma, LA, it is a twin screw tug with a maximum operating draft of 16 feet arid a free running speed in excess of 12 knots. The main engines can de­ velop 3900 horsepower at 900 rpm. The Deacon's stack profile has been lowered to, provide unre­ stricted visibility from the wheel house while the two main and four flanking rudders give the vessel expanded maneuverability. The Deacon crewmembers are pleased the vessel is air condi­ tioned and heavily insulated with noise abating materials. The vessel is named in honor of J.N. Rayzor, a Denton County, TX business, civic and religious leader known as "The Deacon." Rayzor family members have been among the tug industry's pioneers in the Gulf region. SIU members crew tugboats op­ erated by the G«&.H Towing com­ pany. G&H vessels work primar­ ily in the Texas Gulf waters. Index to LOG Features Page COBRA Notice19 Dispatchers' Report/Deep Sea 18 Dispatchers' Report/Inland .19 Dtepatchers' Report/Great Lakes l9 Final Departures .............................22 Know Your Rights.......................................17 Legal Aid Directory,17 Letters to the Elditor ....................................,16 Lundeherg School Application .23 Lundeherg School Course Schedule .; .23 Lundeherg School Graduates .16 Meeting Notice 19 Pensioners ....!!!!!!ll Pei^nals .t 19 Ships hfiniites*20j21 Union Hall Directory 18 Volume 51, Number 12 December, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-^lass postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and f POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LUG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGlorgio; Executive President Collective Bargaining, Angus Oampbeil; Vme President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President v,w ^'ce President West Coast, George McCartney; SprviV f,"^ Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. nwTn Director, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan. Max Hall and Deborah Greene, Design, William Brower. -x-is. �--W-r . 4^.. mm mau mmmm OCitatBER, 1989 former Exxon Tankers Added to Maritime Overseas Fleet Continued from page I visited the Overseas Philadelphia during its first call to the Cities Service dock in Lake Charles, LA. "This is a very good and very clean ship," he reported to the Seafarers LOG. "The crew is happy. The ship has a good bunch of guys." Kenneth McGregor, 53, said he Bosun Ken McGregor relaxes in the crew lounge after the Overseas Philadelphia docked in Lake Charles, LA. looks forward to the challenges he will face as bosun on the Overseas Philadelphia. McGregor has been sailing on tankers out of the West Coast in the 1980's, working pri­ marily on vessels operated by JOT and Bay Tankers. He was the bosun on the Thompson Pass, which was on the Alaska run when the Exxon Valdez ran aground. "After discharging in Long Beach, we sailed for Valdez, our regular run," McGregor remem­ bered. "We were anchored for eight days outside the Valdez har­ bor while the Exxon Valdez was taken off the rocks. I got to see the disaster firsthand." McGregor recently was at Piney Point to take the oil spill preven­ tion class and to attend the AFLCIO convention in Washington. The bosun began his SIU career in the late 1950's. He has served as a union official in the ports of Chief cook Roderick Bright prepares hamburgers for lunch in the galley of the Overseas Philadelphia while it docked in Norfolk where many SIU crewmemhers signed on. San Francisco, Seattle and Wil­ mington. According to Maritime Over­ seas, a round trip for the tankers will take approximately 14 days, which includes loading and un- •,>w' loading times. The ships are 42,000 dead weight tons. They are 658 feet in length with 90-foot beams. The vessels have a capacity of approximately 306,000 barrels of oil. Dream Conies True for Bosun Stanley Soke! Continued from page I shipping, Sokol decided he wanted to lend a hand. Sokol has been following the news from Poland, keeping up with the rise, fall and ultimate success of the Solidarity move­ ment in overthrowing the Com­ munist government. He is moved to tears when he thinks about what Solidarity has accomplished. "I never figured I could go back," he said. "After the Com­ munists took over from the Nazis, I never knew if I could be safe going back." He was born Stanley Sokolwski on May 1, 1910 in Krakow. He started sailing in 1925 on Scandi­ navian vessels until that fateful trip in 1939. Sokol said that he purposely transferred to the Batoroy. "I was sent a telegram to take the AB job. The younger men had been mobilized for war and the ship needed experienced seamen. We knew war was going to start any minute." The Batoroy carried 800 Amer­ ican citizens as passengers, 300 more than capacity, when it set sail. It was the last passenger ves­ sel to escape before the Germans invaded Poland on September 1. On August 31, the vessel picked up another 100 U.S. citizens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As it was leaving, the Batoroy was asked to identify itself and its cargo by a Nazi warship. When the Polish captain announced the vessel car­ ried American passengers, the Ba­ toroy was allowed to pass. "The next morning, we got word about the invasion," Sokol re­ membered. "We stopped in Cher­ bourg, France to pick up 50 Ca­ nadians, then headed for the Atlantic." German ships and U-boats al­ ready were sinking Allied vessels. The Polish passenger ship main- m- • - i 3# • Vf For recent Lundeherg School grad­ uates D. Carlton (left) and J. Reyes, the Overseas Philadelphia is their first trip. They are working as deck engine utilities. Retired Bosun Stanley Sokol served as a sergeant-at-arms at last month's AFL-CIO convention. Above, Sokol distributes material to the delegates. tained a blackout and zigzagged across the ocean to Newfoundland where two U.S. destroyers es­ corted the Batoroy to Halifax and New York City. Sokol joined the SIUNA's affil­ iate, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, in 1940 in the port of San Francisco. The next year he signed on with the SIU. Sokol's World War II action in the merchant marine took him all oyer the world. He was onboard a ship that took 3000 Marines to New Guinea in the South Pacific. He was in the fleet that landed Allied forces at Naples, Italy. And, he returned to Cherbourg, France on the Cape Mohican for the DDay landings. Sokol lost his family to the Na­ zis during the war. He found out the sad news in 1946 from the International Red Cross. "When people say those mas­ sacres didn't take place, I tell them I know they did. I saw a camp in Australia with 5000 Polish children-^iphans—^who did not know v/here their parents were or if they were alive. I saw another camp of children in India." Sokol said he would go back to Krakow to try to find any distant relatives. Sokol became an American cit­ izen in 1953. However, under Pol­ ish law, he still is a Polish citizen. Before retiring in 1975, Sokol rode vessels that took part in the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts. In fact, he served as bosun on the Sea-Land Beauregard that ran shuttles from large Sea-Land ves­ sels in the Camranh Bay to Da Nang and Saigon, Viet Nam. Sokol sailed from almost all the SIU's ports. "I went where I could work, I didn't like to wait for jobs," he said. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco described Sokol as one of the union's greatest bosuns. "I remember paying off ships on which Stanley sailed as bosun. He ran a clean ship, no beefs. Stanley knew how to settle problems," said Sacco. When asked for a highlight of his union career, Sokol re­ sponded, "I'm glad I joined the SIU. The union has taken good care of me," QMED Monte Beck and AB R.A. Roman aboard the Philadelphia. SA Curtis (Fred) Spencer waits to serve another crewmember in the niiladelphia's galley. VVKV, �.V--^...,'.V-.',. Ws/k.'} Applkations Available For Union's 1990 Siholarship Program '''.. - •'f M Seafarers and their children who have the qualifications and who are thinking about con­ tinuing their education at the college level now can apply for the union's 1990 scholarship program. The scholarship program is designed to ease the financial burden of college for SIU members and their families. In 1990, six awards will be granted, four to children of Seafarers and two to active SIU members. Scholarship program application forms will be available January 1,1990, the SIU announced this month. Accompanying the forms is detailed information on how to apply for the program and eligibility requirements. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. In addition, prospective appli­ cants can request a copy by writing the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Scholarship Program, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 or completing and mailing the request form in the Seafarers LOG. -'.V Jsv • v if If: Four-Year Scholarship Is $15,000 The scholarships for dependents of union members awarded in 1990 will be in the amount of $15,000, payable over four years in four installments of $3,750. Two SIU members will be awarded $6,000, paid in two equal amounts over two years. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15, 1990. An impartial committee of professional educators from colleges and uni­ versities will review the applications and ac­ companying documentation and select the 1990 scholarship awardees. The results of the com­ mittee's selection process will be announced in May. The SIU Scholarship Program began in 1952. Since its inception, 184 scholarships have been awarded. It has produced from SIU ranks, engineers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, phar­ macists, computer specialists, scientists, librar­ ians and a federal magistrate (see accompanying story). Most scholarship winners credit the help of the SIU program with providing them an opportunity to pursue their education. I; f ••; SafARERSLOG rrt^ ;?;?•'V'"' -• Scholarship Program For Members and Their Dependents Pick up your SIU Scholarship information hooklef and application at any union hull or send in a request for a copy to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. April 15, 1990 is the submission deadline. zIL Clip and Send I Mail to the SIU Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Flan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 I Please send me the 1990 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility I information, procedures for applying and 1 the application form. 1 Name I I I I I f I I Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code i Telephone Number — I This application is for (self) I L. (dependent) 1966 SIU Scholarship Winner Now a United States Magistrate Federal magistrate Tommy Miller is pictured in his chambers in Norfolk, VA. The son of SIU pensioner Captain Elmer Miller, the judge was one of the 1966 union scholarship program winners. Miller went to work for the federal court The first telegram Tommy E. Miller received system later that year. Starting as an Assistant in his life was when he was 17. "I answered United States Attorney for the Eastern District the phone and the voice at the other end said, of Virginia, Norfolk Division, he investigated T have a telegram for Tommy Miller.' 'Why, and prosecuted a wide variety of violations of that's me,' I said, and I asked her to read it to me over the phone. It turned out to be the federal law. For three years he served as the lead attorney for the Organized Crime Drug notice from the union that I had been awarded Enforcement Task Force of the district. the scholarship. It was the greatest feeling." In '87, Miller was sworn in as a United States Now a United States Magistrate, Tommy E. Magistrate for the U.S. District Court for the Miller was the first person in his family to go Eastern District of Virginia. Magistrates serve to college. Because his father. Captain Elmer eight-year terms after appointment by a majority E. Miller, was an SIU member. Tommy Miller vote of the judges of the court. Among Judge could apply for the union's scholarship. A Miller's duties as a magistrate are the holding winning combination of good grades, hard work of hearings and trials, issuance of warrants, and the union scholarship paved the way for conducting investigations and conferences. Miller's college degree. Judge Miller finds the variety of his work Captmn Miller, now 62 and retired from the fascinating. "This week for instance," he said, union for two years, remembers coming home had an admiralty case involving a tug "I've one day after work and seeing his son Tommy tow, today I have a criminal case, Friday I hear and his wife Joyce dancing around the kitchen a civil case involving damages to property. table. "My son had just heard that he'd gotten "I also find, the longer I'm out of school, the the scholarship. We were all extremely happy more I appreciate the education I have," re­ for him to get it," said Captain Miller. flected Miller. "And I appreciate the fact that Judge Miller, now 41 years old, grew up in the union provided financial assistance to help the Norfolk, VA area where his father worked me through college." as a tugboat captain on Curtis Bay (now called Judge Miller says his father encouraged him "Moran") vessels. Judge Miller himself had an to apply for the scholarship. Captain Miller opportunity to experience tugboat work. In the said, "We had three other children—Tommy's summer of 1970, after college graduation and the oldest — so it really helped out to have the before law school. Miller joined the SIU and scholarship." worked as a deckhand. Elmer Miller began his sea-going career in While he never worked with his father, Judge 1943 as a merchant mariner during World War Miller's respect for his father's work was II. He sailed with the SIUNA's affiliate, the strengthened. "My dad was a tug captain and Sailors' Union of the Pacific. "During the war, a docking pilot. It still amazes me that despite I sailed as an OS, an AB, and at the age of 19winds and tides and the vagaries of nature, a and-a-half, I was a bosun on a ship that went 900,000 ton ship can be docked in a 900 foot around the world," recalled Captain Miller. slip with no damage." "We left the United States on the Liberty Back in 1966, the union's scholarship of Ship, the Charles Willson Peale, and ended up $1,500 a year covered Tommy Miller's lodging, in Portland, OR," said Captain Miller. "We tuition and some expenses. He'd chosen to carried bombs from Italy to the Marianas, then attend the University of Virginia, graduating the war ended while we were in the middle of with a Bachelor of Arts in 1970. the Indian Ocean so we went to Australia to He proceeded to law school at the College of pick up deck cargo and some Navy submarine William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. "That's chiefs who could come home." when I really appreciated the SIU scholarship, Captain Miller continued his deep sea sailing, because none was available for law school," becoming a third mate in 1947. In 1948 he came recalled Judge Miller. ashore to be married and in '51 began work as During his summer breaks in 1971 and 1972, a deckhand with Norfolk-based Curtis Bay Tow­ Miller worked as an officer for the Virginia ing Company. He became a captain and docking Beach Police Department. "That fired up my pilot in '55. interest in criminal law. It was a people oriented "When the SIU organized Curtis Bay in kind of law," the former scholarship recipient Norfolk in 1960, 1961, I was one of the first explained. four to distribute pledge cards and help with Upon graduation from the Marshall-Wythe the drive," recalled Captain Miller. "1 wanted School of Law at the College of William and the SIU because it was a maritime union." Mary, Miller became a legal advisor to the Now an SIU pensioner. Captain Miller takes Norfolk Police Department. pleasqre in some good games of golf, and he He joined the state's attorney's office in 1974 and his wife Joyce like to travel. The Millers as an assistant commonwealth attorney, a po­ also enjoy spending time with their children and sition he held until early 1980. grandchildren. �mm I VKCmER, 1989 Drug Testing Measures Start Dec. 21 SIU and Transportation Institute Lawsuit Still Before Judge ... • j"-",'. • •• • '•.'P ",."c J ' rf- - '• Unless a legal decision that de­ clares the government-mandated drug testing of American seamen illegal is announced before De­ cember 21, random, probable cause, post accident and periodic testing will go into effect on that date. Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice president, said the union would work with the drug testing pro­ cedures even though the federal courts have not acted on the law­ suits jointly filed by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, a management research organiza­ tion organization representing U.S.-flag shipping operators. The lawsuit says the measures im­ posed by the government violate privacy rights and impose overuns conditions on American-flag com­ panies while ignoring foreign-flag ship's seamen. "There is nothing compelling the judge to render a decision by the Dec. 21 date," he said. "If any changes are announced, we will notify the Halls immediately. Tellez announced that all mem­ bers whose pre-employment drug test cards have expired after the six-month period will have to retest before shipping. As of the LOG'S print deadline, the policy allowing those holding permanent positions to be exempt from preemployment testing will continue after the December 21. Individuals in permanent jobs will be subject to the other four types of testing, like all other Seafarers. Random Testing Procedures Although the final procedure has not been announced, Tellez said random testing wil be done when ships come to American ports. He explained a consortium of SIUcontracted companies will pick a number of vessels that will deter­ mine a representative percentage required by Coast Guard regula­ tions. Everyone aboard the ves­ sel—^from captain to ordinary sea­ man—will be tested if the ship is picked for random testing. When the ship arrives at a U.S. port, a professional mobile testing facility will be waiting and licensed professionals will conduct the tests. The specimens will be sent to the same labs that already conduct the pre-employment testings. If the ship is not expected to return to a U.S. port, the sample collection will be taken aboard ship. Tellez said he expects the master of the vessel would be in charge of such tests. He said when the test is being administered to a union member, the SIU is working to insure that either the ship's chairman or department head would serve as a witness to verify the test is handled fairly and prop­ erly. In addition to random, testing for post accident and probable cause can be done on a ship. (Periodic is done only when ap­ plying for a license or documents.) Besides requesting the SIU presence at a probable cause test at sea, Tellez said the union is negotiating for a policy that will provide the SIU member with due process. "We want to make sure the test is properly done for the protection of our members," he said. The medical review officer still will look for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PC?) and aniphetimines, as in the specimen, is currently the case with the preemployment test. Pof Raises Go Back to 'B7 For SIU Gov't Soivicos Moaibors New wage, overtime and pen­ alty rates going back to September 29, 1988 for members of the SIU's Government Services Division were announced by SIU Vice President Buck Mercer earlier this month. Mercer said retroactive pay will be distributed in checks mailed in the first quarter of 1990. The new MSCPAC wage scale represents a three percent in­ crease in wages and related items retroactive to September 29, 1987 and a two percent increase in wages and related items retroactive to September 29, 1988. Mercer said the wage increases are a first step in bringing the pay scales of MSCPAC civilian mari­ ners in line with those of com­ mercial sector shipping seamen. A copy of the pay scale through September 29, 1988 will be mailed to all ships covered by the labor agreement between the SIU's Government Services Division and Military Sealift Command Pacific. Copies are also available by writ­ ing the Government Services Di­ vision office at 350 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Russ Levin (standing, right) oversees the work being conducted by the members of the Marine Electronics Technician class at Finey Point. Students at the desk include (from the left) Jay Moorehead (standing), Dennis McKendali, Michael D. Johnson, Earl Langley and Ed Hantsche. Marine Electronics Technician Group Holds Class on Ship in Sea Trials The USNS Denebola provided the classroom as students from the Marine Electronics Technician class became the electricians and junior engineers during a four-day sea trial last month. The five students, with the help of instructor Russ Levin and the Denebola drew, acquired handson experience in the skills of troubleshooting radio communi- •reiL IT TO THE QfiO cations equipment, emergency power systems, automation sys­ tems, satellite communications systems and three and ten-centi­ meter radars. The quintet caught the Bay Tankers vessel in Norfolk, VA as it was deploying for operational dock and sea trials. The marine electronics techni­ cian class student said the onboard training was a valuable part of the course curriculum. Levin noted that there is "nothing as good as hands-on learning." Levin said the course partici­ pants had done well under pres­ sure. "They did a good job during the sea trials, it was hard to imag­ ine they were students and not seasoned electronics veterans," he said. Arthur Luellen Gov't Services Division Luellen Runs Clean Ship Arthur Luellen is one of those rare individuals who really enjoys what he is doing. It is evident in his work, the way he talks about it and the way others talk about him. Luellen, 35, is a bosun's mate aboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl, a job he has held since late sum­ mer. Not only does he perform his regular duties, he also serves as the ship's chairman for the unlicensed members. The Tennes­ see native recently was asked why he tackled the chairman's posi­ tion. "I like to help people," said Luellen, who joined the SIU's Government Services Division in 1979. "I also am challenged be­ cause I act as a buffer between the crew and the master. The per­ sonal rewards from all this inter­ action are that I grow as an indi­ vidual, 1 mature as a person and I become more seasoned which will help me later." Luellen described the position of ship's chairman as being "the conscience of the crew and the union voice for the rights of the blue collar employees." ' He noted the time consuming part of his job is when he has to check all aspects of a complaint to discover what is fact and what is fiction. He admitted that he has been embarrassed when he was not told the whole story. "I consider I'm a fair person. When I have checked all of the facts, only then am I ready to make my recommendations to all concerned. Occasionally I find myself between a rock and a hard place because I can't help all of the people all of the time to their satisfaction." Yet, enough members seem to be satisfied with the job Luellen has performed because the Diehl is the fifth ship on which he has been elected ship's chairman by the crew. He said that he got his start by being a deck department delegate. By standing up for his members' rights and by using tact and diplomacy, he has won the respect of his shipmates. Luellen even gets involved in the chores that go beyond his job description. This fall he served as a guide when school children from Whittier, AK toured the Diehl while it was docked in their town. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for government serv­ ices, has heard about the job Luel­ len has been doing. "He has a real interest in the job as bosun and ship's chair­ man," Mercer said. "He is a good and fair union representative." I--;;' •r I'' 11 •SJ: In: I' 1: •J.l n,-,nv.- rf.-'j "-i •i ij< i*"V. m. :n •1 �.-I 'V-i-r:v •••\; SfilfiMfJK fOG Wmi Wm .-=;• h-'r •; Although a waterspout appears to be headed for a car carrier, the funnel It was the easiest fishing expe­ roiled back Into the clouds before rienced by any one of the SIU it struck the vessel or ocean. members aboard the tug Monitor The waterspout created a whirlwind (Crowley TMT) the day it rained that sent fish flying through the air. fish off the Florida coast. SIU member Charles Hawkinberry, who photographed the re­ mist. Like tornadoes, waterspouts but the storm missed the tug and cent event, reported the "fish pop out of the clouds during vio­ other vessels at sea. storm" was a result of a water­ lent changes in the weather. The Monitor's crew however spout sighted near the Jackson­ The tug Monitor and its barge did get sprayed by the storm gen­ ville sea buoy. were waiting to enter the St. John's erated whirlwind. And the whirl­ A waterspout is defined as a River to dock at the TMT terminal wind's spray sent fish flying through tornado or lesser whirlwind oc­ as the severe storm approached. the air, some landing on the tug, curring over water and resulting AB Hawkinberry said the crew making the easiest "catch of the in a whirling column of spray and was able to watch the waterspout. day" for the Monitor's crew. AB Charles Hawkinberry holds one of the fish that rained on the Crowley TMT tug Monitor during a thunderstorm near the Jacksonville (FL) sea buoy. -^QMED Danny Jackson secures a hose from the Galveston Bay to the dock during the Sea-Land vessel's visit to Jacksonville, FL. ^With new containers coming on­ board, Chief Electrician Clofus Z. Sullivan hustles to plug in the re­ frigerated boxes as soon as they are in place. �•'PM- e» DeaMBtR,l989 IS •pp^-:--.^'f.-. '-^'. Steward Scoff Pioneers a Salad Bar—Ifs a Hifl R obert K. Scott Sr.'s salad bar on the Cove Trader (Cove Ship­ ping) is better than any fancy ho­ tel's spread, say his crewmates. Brother Scott, who graduated from the union's highest steward de­ partment training program — the recertified steward course — ear­ lier this year, is known by his shipmates as an excellent menu planner and cook. Scott, In turn, credits his "A" team. "We have a terrific steward department on the Cove Trader," he said. QMED Theopolis Jordan Sr. agrees. "The Cove Trader's stew­ ard department works like a team, from Scott to. Chief Cook Bertrand Wright to Uncle Daddy, that's what we call Lee Arthur Jordan, they all do a terrific job," said Jordan, who sailed with the group last month. The QMED also said the steward department's salad bar was the first one he had ex­ perienced on a ship. "In my 17 years of shipping," continued Jordan, "the Cove Trader is the second best ship I've been on in terms of the food. In fact, the whole crew on that ship is good, everyone got along real well, it was a nice ship to be on." "Scott is a good all around stew­ ard, his cooking is good, he's a gentleman and he keeps things very, very clean," said AB Tommie Vines who sailed with the recertified steward this fall. "Scott takes a lot of pride in his work and he always wants to make sure we've had enough to eat. To me, I would rate him an 'A,'" said Vines. Robert Scott told the Seafarers LOG that these days part of cook­ ing is being aware of health and nutrition issues. "The courses'! completed in my recertified stew­ ard training program gave a good background in these areas so my menus can be cost effective and Cove Trader galley g^ng gets high marks from shipmates. the food can be nutritious and plentiful," said Scott. "I try to supply a variety of food so any member with a concern — such as high cholesterol or sodium or sugar — can eat well," Scott ex­ plains. "For my salad bar, I put out hot and cold dishes," said Steward Scott. "I look for the extra little touches that will make a dish more interesting. For example, for a fruit salad 1 will take the time to dice a cantaloupe, or instead of tossing one big ordinary lettuce -V; ^':£: >- '• ••• •>' V..-. '^iV In the crew mess of the Cove Trader sit (left to right) AB Boston, Messman Virgil Campbell, Oiler Red Dunahoo and Bosun C. (PeeWee) Pryor. 'M.m Steward Robert Scott pictured behind one of his famous salad bars. salad, I'll make several dishes, like tomatoes with herbs and a carrot/ raisin salad, and others," said Scott. Brother Scott, who was born and currently resides in Mobile, AL, credits the union's Lundeberg School steward department classes as the source of much of his knowledge. His studies at the Piney Point, MD-based facility in­ cluded cooking and baking, nutri­ tion, menu planning, portion control, storage techniques and handling special dietary needs. When Scott was asked who had been helpful to him in his career, he said SIU members James (Nick) Juzang (who had started him in baking), Paul Carter and Chris Marcus. "1 would also like' to thank the wonderful instructors at the SIU school in Maryland who helped me through the process of higher learning," Scott said. "Of course, my wife and sons, who have stood by me all these years, deserve a lot of credit," Scott added. "I owe them a big thanks." Asked if he had any advice to younger members of the steward department, Scott said, "Shoot for the stars because you only see the stars at night... and try to be the best you can be. Someone out there will always help you." "Life for me," Scott said, "is my family — my wife and sons, the USA — my country, and the SIU. To me they are everything and I want to be able to give the most to my family, my union and my country." Robert L. Scott's Holiday Recipes Holiday Corn Pudding Vi 3 4 3 (Serves ,6-12 helpings) 16 oz. cans whole kernel com (drained) teaspoons chopped onion teaspoons chopped green pepper tablespoons chopped pimentos cup milk eggs (slightly beaten) cup sugar teaspoons all purpose flour tablespoons butter or margarine (softened) salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingre­ dients in a medium bowl. Mix well. Pour mixed ingredients into a greased 11^ quart oblong baking dish. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Holiday Cream Cheese Pecan Pie 116 8 oz package cream cheese softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla V4 teaspoon salt 1 10 inch unbaked pastry shell 2 cups chopped pecans 3 eggs 1 cup dark com syrup 1!6 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Spread in pastry shell. Combine chopped pecans, eggs, dark com syrup, sugar and vanilla. Sprinkle over cream cheese filling. Bake 35 minutes until center is firm to touch. Steward Scott calls the Cove Trader galley crew his "A" team. Pictured above are steward department members Chief Cook Bertraiid Wright (left) and Assistant Cook Lee Arthur Jordan (right). wm Cove Trader AB Eric Young on the deck of the Cove Trader. The LOG would like to hear from other SIU members in the steward department. Send in favorite rec­ ipes and cooking tips. Pictures of food andfellow shipmates are wel­ come. When senc^ng photos, either black and white or color, identify the pictured individuals by rating, first and last name, left to right. Also note whether the photos should be returned. 'H- • :,1 �SUFARIRS lOG i-S: •':^il:;.ili;;j:K;' rewmembers of the USNS De^nebola executed a real-life res­ cue operation while in the midst of underway replenishment and helicopter operations during four days of sea trials with the Military Sealift Command (MSG) last month. The tricky rescue procedures were executed without a hitch, said Bill Hellwege, a member of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Sealift Mo­ bile Training Team, who was on hand to provide crewmembers technical assistance and training. Denebola Captain C.R. "Red" AB Frank O'CoimoU (photo above) and OS Keith Burton said, "The SIU crew, un­ Schiebl (left photo) secure fork lift trucks for der the leadership of Bosun George sea trials. Wilson, must be commended for the fine job they did during this difficult procedure." In the first rescue operation per­ formed on a vessel in the Denebola class, a crewmember who had suf­ fered an accidental injury to the eye was airlifted by helicopter from the USNS Denebola to a shorebased Naval hospital. The evacuation of the injured crewmember was made more dif­ ficult because the Denebola cur­ ^Bosun George Wilson (left) rently cannot handle deck land­ prepares to bring over the unrep hose. C ;1r. '}, vi, il ff'V., •.(<« •SF--' ••''^•••' •:-'i ;•'^Vv ^AB Mike Finnigan, acting as the landing signalman, directs helo operations on the USNS Denebola. •; •• 't' « 1 ings. Both the helicopter operator and the Denebola's wheel house members had to maneuver to­ gether to allow the aircraft to lift the injured SIU member from the vessel. The union school's Sealift Mo­ bile Training Team provided USNS Denebola crewmembers with re­ fresher training in underway re­ plenishment (unrep) and helicop­ ter (helo) operations, damage control procedures, forklift truck and Hagglund crane handling. "I think Bill Hellwege did an outstanding job," said AB Mike Finnigan, "He did a heck of a job for MSG. He took us from unrep to helo operations and gave us some valuable insights in con­ ducting these kind of operations." After Hellwege's instruction, Denebola crewmembers con­ ducted an unrep exercise with the USNS Neosho, a Military Sealift Command fleet tanker. The USNS Denebola is oper­ ated by Bay Tankers and crewed by unlicensed SIU members. It's officers are mdmbers of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation—American Maritime Officers. Bosun George Wilson directs the deck crew of the Denebola to seal , the probe into the receiver during underway replenishment exercises between the Bay Tankers-operated vessel and the USNS Neosho. ; ^The refueling-at-sea hose is put in place by Denebola crewmembers. '"•'.r.Vfc'. '• •^^Third Mate Bill Kennedy operates tbe communicationsystem as Denebola crewmembers keep an eye on the USNS Neosho, the other vessel involved in the exercise and an MSG fleet tanker. '• •• • i �Denebola Captain C.R. "Red" Burton uses the walkie-talkie dur­ ing unrep and helo operations. Captain Burton provided the LOG with the photos on pages 8 and 9. ^^The SIU crewy under the leadership of Bosun George Wilsony must be commended for the fine job they did during this difficult procedure. �SaFARCRS 106 ^Pictured left to right are OMU B. B. Johnson, GSU Keith Mayer, AB Donald Barney, OMU Clarence Mosley, First Assistant Engineer James Early, OS Keith Schiebl, AB Mike Finnigan, Sec­ ond Assistant Robert Eagan and Third Assistant John Nathan. • A • ^ 'A'-'-' verything is big on the 946 footEonelong USNS Denebola. She is of the largest and fastest ves­ sels in the world and she is crewed by members of the SIU. "We've got ten-inch wide docking lines," said Acting Bosun Mike Finnigan. AB Donald Barney joked, "And don't forget the four-inch steaks." "I can get my exercise just going from one end to the other ... its like a track out there on deck," added OS Keith Schiebl who grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School in September. The former SL-7 class ship is Schiebl's first vessel. B. B. Johnson, an OMU on the Denebola, and District 2 member First Engineer James (Jim) Early, said the vessel has the largest boilers ever put on a U.S.-flag vessel. "This ship can make 33 knots," said Early. The USNS Denebola—named after a star in the constellation Leo—docks in Norfolk while on reduced operating status. An SIU crew of seven helps keep the high­ speed ship maintained in a fourday, ready-for-sea status. Donald Barney, who upgraded in 1979 to AB at the Lundeberg School, likes work on the Dene­ bola because most days it means being able to go home in the even­ ing. Barney and Bosun Mike Finni­ gan, while crediting the union's school with excellent training, said they also learned a great deal from A Visit with USNS Denebola Crewmembers Bosun Red Wilson. Finnigan ex­ plained, "Barney and I were watch partners on the John P. Bobo and Red Wilson was our bosun. He's a great bosun and we never stopped learning with him." When asked if they had a message for Bosun Wilson, the two replied, "How about 'Hey Red, how are you doing?' " GSU Keith Mayer has been sail­ ing since '87. He says the Dene­ bola is "one of the best ships I've been on." Finnigan added that the vessel's captain, C. R. "Red" Burton, is also one of the best captains to sail with. Relief Stew­ ard William Perry said, "Among the crew, everyone seems to get along well on this ship." Finnigan's father is an AB for AmSea in Guam. "I got to sail with my dad on a trip to Germany, that was great. I had a lot of fun sailing with D^. In fact, Barney also sailed with my dad." Barney added, "His dad is a great guy. It's interesting to sail with these two Finnigans because, although father and son, they have such different personalities." When asked if he had any re­ commendations for young people just joining the union, Finnigan said he would highly recommend taking sealift courses. "You never know when you're going to need ^Among the crew, everyone gets along well on this ship.^ the training. Here, for example, we just completed four days of sea trials and many of us had taken courses at Piney Point. Because of that, we were on top of the situation." Denebola crewmembers had some messages for shipmates and family members. Donald Barney wanted to say hello to John "Eye Ball" Landers, with whom he'd ^Relief Steward I William Perry takes a break I •USNS Denebola members share a joke. after preparing I From left to right are OS Keith Schiebl, Bosun lunch. [ Mike Finnigan, GSU Keith Mayer and AB Donald Barney. sailed many times. Bosun Finnir gan sent greetings to his father, AB John Finnigan. Keith Schiebl said he wanted to tell OS Kenny Spriull, a fellow trainee back in September, to write home more often. "Spriull's dad got us both interested in joining the SIU and I stay in touch with him. He would like to get letters from Kenny,' said Schiebl. The Denebola is one of eight Fast Sealift Ships the Navy can use to transport helicopters, tanks, vehicles and other heavy equip­ ment to support deployed troops anywhere in the world. Formerly a commercial ship, the Denebola was converted to a more militarily-useful roll on/roll off design. The Military Sealift Command, the transportation op­ erating agency of the U.S. De­ partment of Defense, described the conversion in a brochure on the vessel: "The cargo hold was redesigned into a series of decks connected by ramps so that ve­ hicles can now be driven in and out of the storage area for rapid loading and unloading. Side ports and cranes were added, enabling the ship to handle cargo inde­ pendent of a port facility. Also the emergency loading area will allow for helicopter landings." The USNS Denebola is oper­ ated by Bay Tankers, a privately owned shipping company based in New Jersey. •OMU Clarence Mosley (right) looks over the hoarding patrolman report with SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. ••r y • ^ V':' i;.>5" • -• •'j)'iSli! ' I 11 • • ;ij •f:" . �DCCEMBER, 1989 30 SlU Men Join Ranks of Pensioners The Seafarers Pension Plan announced this month the retirement of 20 SIU members in the deep sea division, eight inland, one railroad marine and one At­ lantic fishermen. Boatman John R. Fitzgerald, at 71, is the oldest of the group to start receiving a pension check. Fisherman James N. Tucker Jr. has the most years of continuous serv­ ice. He started his SIU ca­ reer in 1944 in the port of Boston. Deep Sea PEDRO ALMA SR. Pedro Alma Sr., 65, joined the SIU in October 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Aguadilla, PR, Brother Alma sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He lives in San Bruno, CA. LAWRENCE BANKS Lawrence Banks, 60, received his SIU permit in June 1947 in the port of New Orleans. After a stint in the Army from 1951 to 1955, he returned to the sea to work in the steward department. Brother Banks upgraded to the position of recertified steward in 1981. He has retired in the town of his birth. Mobile, AL. , "'i" •' •' C '. •- •")' " V RICHARD BUIE r\ .--v V ••••'; :•-;•• s .• ;|ss:-s"; Richard Buie, 65, became an SIU member in September 19M in the port of New York. The South Carolina native worked in the steward department. Brother Buie calls Oakland, CA home. BOBBY J. BUTTS SR. Bobby J. Butts Sr., 55, acquired his book in October 1956 in the port of Mobile, AL, where he lives. The Union, MS native worked on Waterman vessels early in his deck career. Brother Butts upgraded to recertified bosun in 1975. ANDREW GREEN Andrew Green, 70, joined the union in December 1969 in the port of, San Francisco. The steward department veteran was bom in Arkansas. Brother Green resides in San Francisco. JAMES D. HOWISON James D. Howison, 62, became an SIU member in January 1947 in the port of New York. His engine department career was interrupted by the Army from 1951 to 1953. The Brooklyn native primarily sailed from Seattle, WA, which has become his hometown. Brother Howison upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School in 1979. GARLAND JACKSON Garland Jackson, 62, became a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards in March 1961 in the port of Seattle before that union merged with the SIU. Brother Jackson was bom in Houston. He now resides in Seattle. PAUL C. JOHNSON PaulC. Johnson, 65, joined the SIU in March 1946 in the port of Galveston, TX. Bom in Sandrift, TX, Brother Johnson served in the Navy during 1942. The engine department veteran upgraded at Piney Point in 1978. He has retired to Texas City, TX. RONALD W. JONES Ronald W. Jones, 46, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in . Baltimore in 1962. The Richland, VA native worked in the deck department and upgraded to recertified bosun in 1984. Brother Jones lives in South Williamsport, PA. STANLEY KRIEG Stanley Krieg, 62, acquired his SIU book during January 1956 in his native Seattle, where he has retired. After serving in the Navy firom 1945 to 1949 and 1951 to 1955, Brother Krieg worked in the deck department. JOHNLASKY John Lasky, 62, became a book member in August 1950 in the port of New York. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. After a career in the black gang. Brother Lasky has retired to Troy, NY. ROBERT T. MICHAEL Robert T. Michael, 59,joined the SIU in Febmary 1951 in his native Jacksonville, "L. The deck department veteran stood picket duty in the union's 1961 strike. Brother Michael still lives in Jacksonville where he shipped out most of his career. JAMES F. RANKIN James F. Rankin, 62, became a union member in April 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. The Louisiana native worked in the engine department. Brother Rankin resides in Oak Grove, LA. ANGEL O. ROJAS Angel O. Rojas, 65, came to the union in 1956 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was bom in Bayamon, PR. His early career included work on Isthmian and Sea-Land ships. Brother Rojas walked the picket line in the 1961 New York strike. He has retired to Caugas, PR. ARTHUR C. SANKOVIDT Arthur C. Sankovidt, 65, joined the union in January 1947. The steward department veteran served as a picket in the union's 1946 general and 1947 Isthmian strikes. A native of New Jersey, Brother Sankovidt lives in Passaic, NJ. ROBERT L. SCOTTI Robert L. Scotti, 66, began sailing with the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. The Keamy, NJ native sailed in the engine department after serving in the Navy from 1948 to 1950. In November 1960, Brother Scotti received a safety award aboard the SS Antinous. He also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls Lachine, Quebec, Canada home. HENRY SIMMONS Henry Simmons, 62, started shipping with the SIU in December 1947 out of the port of Baltimore. Bom in South Carolina, the steward department veteran walked the union's picket lines in the 1946 general and 1947 Isthmian strikes. He lives in Pineville, SC. ALFRED H. SMITH Alfred H. Smith, 65, acquired his SIU permit in December 1949 in his native Tampa, FL. After serving in the Navy from 1943 to 1946, Brother Smith went to work in the steward department. He still calls Tampa home. Boatman Haas sailed as a captain on Dixie Carriers boats. The Bay St. Louis, MS native calls Nicholson, MS home. ERNEST A. JACKSON Ernest A. Jackson, 65, became a SIU member in June 1969 in the port of New Orleans. The Phenix City, AL native served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Jackson worked as a tankerman on Dixie Carriers and Interstate Oil boats before he retired to his home in New Orleans. EDWARD SPOONER Edward Spooner, 65, got his work permit in May 1951 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department. Brother Spooner took part in the 1963 Puerto Rico lighterage beef. The United, PA native has retired to Baltimore. JOHN HAROLD JONES JR. John Harold Jones Jr., 62, acquired his book in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. The Maryland native worked in the deck department. Boatman Jones attended the 1984 Sonat conference at Piney Point. He calls Princess Ann, MD home. JOSE L. VERA FRANCES X. THOMAS Frances X. Thomas, 62, joined the SIU in September 1967 in the port of Norfolk, VA. Brother Thomas became a captain on Curtis Bay boats working primarily from the port of Norfolk. The Philadelphia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1966. Boatman Thomas attended the 1978 Atlantic Coast Inland Education Conference at Piney Point. He has retired to Portsmouth, VA. Jose L. Vera, 65, , joined the SIU Great Lakes Division in September 1964 in the port of Detroit. He later sailed in the union's deep sea division. The deck department veteran lives in his native Monterey, Mexico. Inlanil ARTHUR BORAWICK Arthur Borawick, 55, signed up with the SIU in his native Baltimore. The deck department member worked on Curtis Bay Towing boats. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985 and 1987. Boatman Borawick calls White Marsh, MD home. ROGER FARROW Roger Farrow, 62,joined the SIU in May 1971 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The deck department veteran was bom in North Carolina. He resides in Buxton, NC. JOHN R. FITZGERALD John R. Fitzgerald, 71, signed up with the SIU in Febmary 1961 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The Albany, NY native served in the Navy frdm 1935 to 1960 before working on Curtis Bay vessels. Boatman Fitzgerald worked as an engineer. He lives in Virginia Beach, VA. AUSTIN T. HAAS Austin T. Haas, 62, joined the union in March 1971 in the port of New Orleans. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946. THERIN D. WILSON Therin D. Wilson, 62,joined the SIU in August 1962 in the port of Houston. The Arkansas native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1953. Boatman Wilson sailed on Dixie Carriers vessels as a captain. He resides in North Little Rock, AK. , , • 4.'-' . -• , t|':^ ; • .••• • 'OS-.-'.i y-'i. 'Mi • •' •K- y• Railroad Marine FREDERICK H. BREIMANN Frederick Breimann, 62, became a union member in August 1983 in the port of New York. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. A longtime employee of the New York Cross Harbor Railroad, Boatman Breimann worked in the deck department. He lives in Staten Island, NY. Atlantic Fishermen JAMES N. TUCKER JR. James N. Tucker Jr., 63,joined the SIU in July 1944 in the port of Boston. Brother Tucker worked in the deck department. He has retired to his native Gloucester, MA. Ill .• �Up Uiraiigh the Hawsepipe says Dad Robert Darley watched with pride the final week of training that his son, Charles, took at the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship earlier this month. The reason for the pride is Charles, 18, chose to begin his maritime career the same way his father began — in the fo'c'sle. Robert, who joined the SIU as an ordinary seaman at the port of New York in 1951, has been a master for Sea-Land since 1972. "I asked my son if he wanted to go to Kings Point (the maritime officers' training academy in New York)," Capt. Darley, 54, said. "He said he wanted to do it the way I did, so he applied to Piney Point." Charles admitted he has wanted to go to sea for as long as he can remember. He is the third gener­ ation of Parleys to sail with the SIU. His grandfather, Robert A., was one of the early members of the union. These are not the only Darley offspring to sail with the SIU. Capt. Parley's brother, Mike, and two of his children, Maik and Ivonne, have sailed or are sailing in the union. In fact, the Darley ancestral tree has been traced to the Darley shipyard in England at the time the Mayflower was built. One unique experience in the elder Parley's career was a trip on the Liberty Ship Warm Springs. "My brother Mike, my cousin Gene and I were in the deck de­ partment. All of us worked the 48 watch. We drove our bosun crazy because he would yell for • ' 'A • ' •;i: Darley and all three of us would respond." Charles, who was part of the Lundeberg School's entry rating class 446, said he wants to learn as much as possible and upgrade in the deck department as soon as he can. Although Capt. Darley beamed when he heard that his son wanted to follow in his footsteps, Robert hoped that Charles would not fol- 'The SIU has always been familyoriented.^ low his old man's precedent on his first ship. "I was gung-ho and eager to do whatever I was asked," Robert recalled about that first voyage which took place on the Marie Hamill. "We got an order to clear the deck for the booms. So the bosun told us to throw loose items over the side. I saw these bags of sawdust. I couldn't figure out why they were on a steel ship, so I heaved 10 bags over. I thought the bosun was going to throw me over when he saw what I had done." Despite that experience, he said he would not want to change a thing about his 38-year maritime career. "I've had a good trip. I've enjoyed it." He said that by working his way up, he is better able to understand what all erewmembers go through. "I have more experience than someone who went through an academy. I am partial to the fo'c'­ sle, but that is about the oidy difference between us," he said. "I encourage more members to get their licenses." When asked how hard it was raising a family and going to sea, Robert shook his head and an­ swered that he was not the right person to ask that question. "My wife had the rougher end. She had to raise three sons." The captain's wife, Dorothy, was spouse at home with sons Robert A. and George as well as Charles." Capt. Darley said the SIU's benefit and vacation programs al­ lowed him to spend more time at home with his young family, more than his own seafaring father was able to do. "The SIU always has been family-oriented. There is a lot of substance to that." When he was 19, Robert Darley was sailing with his father when he suffered a fatal heart attack. This weighed in the back of his mind as he saw his son go to sea on a career that might place them on the same vessel. "I have mixed emotions," the elder Darley stated. "On the one hand, I'd love to have him on my ship. I don't think I would treat him any differently than any other member. However, I don't want him to go through what I went through." Without stopping to think, Charles said he would like one day to serve with his father. "It wouldn't be difficult taking orders from him. I've done it all my life," he said with a smile. 7, V,0'. '• Sm AFL-CIO ^''' '• 'V I 'i'r-'' Vj'|: 4" Bonefoiifs Are SIU's Faniiiy Dynasty Carmelo Bonafont remembered the time he sailed with six other members of his family. They were all part of the unlicensed crew on one ship. "I think the captain was always confiised," he related. "There were seven of us. At payoff, he wanted to make sure he got the right Bonefont so he did everything by social security munber." Carmelo's experience is not as unusual as it may seem. Practi­ cally every SIU member for the last 50 years has had an opportu­ nity to sail with one of the Bonefont or Bonafont family. Union records indicate close to 30 mem­ bers of the clan have sailed with the SIU in all the departmentsdeck, engine and steward. The original SIU member of the family was Felix. He was the first of five brothers to become a mem­ ber when he acquired his book in May 1939 in the port of New York, seven months after the SIU's At­ lantic and Gulf districts had been created. Shortly thereafter came Genaro (August 1941, joining in Balti­ more) and Candido (April 1942, Baltimore). After World War II, they were joined by brothers Ga­ briel (August 1945, Boston), Eduardo (May 1946, New York) and Juan (April 1947, New York) and cousin Bacilio Bonafont (May 1946, New York). In Felix's family the seafaring tradition continues. The most re­ cent addition to the SIU from the Bonefont family is Felix's greatgrandson, Elias, who graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship in Pi­ ney Point, MD in May 1988. In between came two sons, Felix Jr. (1960, Andrew Furuseth Training School, New York) and Jose (April 1961, Furuseth School). Felix Jr. provided the union with two sons, Rafael (June 1969, Lundeberg School) and David (August 1%9, Lundeberg School). From Gabriel's family, four sons became SIU members: Carlos (October 1960, Furuseth School), Gabriel Jr. (1964, Furuseth School), Juan (November 1966, New York) and Joseph (October 1968, New York). Three of Gabriel's grand­ sons also became members: Ga­ briel III (May 1982, Lundeberg School), Alex (July 1982, Lunde­ berg School) and LaDan (May 1987, Lundeberg School). Genaro had two sons that sailed with the union: Genaro Jr. (Sep­ tember 1957, New York) and Ra­ fael (August 1961, Furuseth School). Rafael's son Ralph Jr. got his book in August 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Cbusin Bacilio Bonafont had four sons join the SIU: Carmelo (Au­ gust 1960, Furuseth School), Luis (October 1%3, Furuseth School), Ramon (August 1%5, New York) and Severiano (December 1%9, San Juan). The fainily has been active in many union activities and beefs. Strike cards, going back to the 1946 general strike, fill Bonefont files. Eduardo Bonefont served as a union patrolman in the port of New York for a time. Newer SIU members of the Bo­ nefont family have joined the union through the entry rating educa­ tional program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Instructors from the union's school have peppered Bo­ nefont files with comments like "good worker," "100 percent ef­ fort" and "desires to make a good seaman." Multiple Bonefonts on a ship have not been unusual. "One time," recalled Ramon, "I was on the same ship with my father and uncle—^three Bonefonts on one ship. I also sailed with Luis, Car­ los and Tito at one time or an­ other." "The Bonefont family is spread out now," said Carmelo, who is currently working as a crane main­ tenance electrician for Puerto Rico Marine. "I have family members in Puerto Rico, New York, Jack­ sonville, even some on the West Coast." When asked why the call to the sea was so strong in the family, Carmelo replied, "I think all of my family wanted to see what was happening in the world. We enjoy being seamen." Plenty ot Seamen Here _L%: Siblings SaH with SIU Should you call the Johnson household of Novato, CA and ask for "SIU member Johnson," the answer you probably would re­ ceive would go something like this: "Which one?" You see, all five of the Johnson siblings have sailed with the Sea­ farers at one time or another. In fact, four of the five still are active members. The oldest of the clan, Michael, traces the family's interest to the sea to the father, Wilbert. "Dad served in the Navy during World War II," Michael said. "That was the only time he was at sea. He met Mom (Lillian) who was a nurse during the war." Michael, 41, recently completed the bosun recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. After serv­ ing in the Army from 1%5 to 1967, Michael started his deck depart­ ment career with the SIU. He sails from the West Coast, mainly on Sea-Land container ships. He paved the way for the rest of the Johnsons. Before brother Kelly graduated from the Lundebeig School in 1976, he volunteered for many union assignments. He began working as a tankerman for Dixie Carriers from 1976 to 1978 before being employed by Crowley Transpor­ tation in Long Beach, CA in 1979. The 32-year-old stiU works on Crowley tugs. Sister Jody, 23, graduated from Piney Point in 1982. She has worked regularly in the steward depart­ ment on passenger ships. Her first jobs were on the Delta Lines. Now she works for American Hawaii Cruises. Brother Patrick, 33, also was a 1982 Piney Point graduate. He went to work on the Long Lines in the deck department for several years before coming ashore. Last but not least is sister Deb­ bie. Like Jody, she has worked steadily in the steward department on the Delta Lines and American Hawaii Cruise Lines passenger vessels. Dpupadail Hunuymuun ! The Fay-Lindsey family mem^ bers not only ship SIU, but they also honeymoon with the union. Donna Fay Lindsey and her newlywed husband John spent part of their summer honeymoon upgrad­ ing at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. Donna, a chief cook, was en­ rolled in the sealift operations course, while John, a member of the MFOW — an SIUNA affiliate. I- was taking the QMED program. Donna's father, Tom Fay, first shipped with the SIU in 1959. Currently Tom, who was one of four brothers who shipped with the union, serves as the SIU's port agent in Honolulu. When asked what he thinks about his daughter being a seafarer and mar^ rying a seafarer, Tom said, "I think it's the greatest thing in the world." , \ Seafarer, David. m This photo of the Bonefont famUy was clipped from the November 1953 issue of the Seafarers LOG. Shipping with the SIU is a family tradition for many members of the union. On these pages, as well as on the following two, the LOG features eight families who have found a way of life in the SIU. Shipping Is a Famiiy Affair Donna Fay Lindsey is pictured between two SIUNA men in her life—^her father and her husband. Left is Tom Fay, the union's Port Agent in Honolulu and right is her husband John Lindsey. 'i 'Si I �• SEAFARCRS LOG 14 p; v V y, - •;il • • J 'W-/'',.'.. •'' ,§• •&V:K, 15 V ''v>3'£ir ;'•.,••>''li-'^^v ' The Haller brothers gather around "Special SIU Dispatcher" and mother, Anna Marie. From the left are Robert, Johnny, Chuck and Joey. • »F-j'-Vi V-. "fr> •. ;• : : / '• . V V • •!.; • • b-(. ; A' • ',. P ,••'• •-•• •. I:,.. 1 .^'T-'fe-v-. • "••E ' ' »'-• '• "• B f ' • '' r:-. •:.• •-,// Darya and Steve Miller visit the coliseum In Rome during their honeymoon break from sailing. JtaiNMarie ilallin'Kspand^ Husband and Wile Tean Foiip Mack Sang MeeilNPS Belleva ID Umradbig When the union's manpower of­ fice needed a member of the Black Gang in a hurry, the official in charge often would call a special "SIU dispatcher" in New Jersey: Anna Marie Haller. There usually was a very good chance that one of Mrs. Haller's four sons, all of whom ship in the engine department, were home. If so, she would ship him out. "She was the best dispatcher we had for a while," recalled Ken Conklin, vice president of the union's Lundeberg School. "We knew that if we called her, she would let us know if a son was available and she would get him out." "I used to hate to hear the phone ring when I was home," her son. Chuck, told the Seafarers LOG. "She would answer it and tell them I was home, even if I had just gotten off a vessel the day before. 1 knew I was going back to work." Chuck has a soft spot in his heart for his mother, despite the fact she shortened several vaca­ tions. "She is something special, raising all four of us boys by her­ self." Although he is not the oldest of the four. Chuck was the first to join the SIU. The 36-year-old has been sailing in the engine depart­ ment since he became a member in the port of New York in 1970. By 1976, Chuck had upgraded to QMED. While studying at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, he wrote: "I and all my union brothers owe a lot more to this union than just money alone because when I came into this union I had nothing and no where to go." Since joining. Chuck has partic­ ipated in several union activities. Earlier this year, he spent isome time on the staff of the Lundeberg School. One of his hobbies is box­ ing. He sports a 6-0 amateur re­ cord. Shortly after Chuck joined, his brother, Joey, signed on with the SIU at the port of New York. Joey Haller started sailing in 1970. Joey Haller, 37, is the only brother to pursue a shoreside career. After completing his college degree, he became an official with the Geor­ gia-Pacific Company. Johnny Haller graduated from Piney Point in 1972. His early career was spent on tugs in the inland division'. The 34-year-old now works on deep sea vessels as well. He upgraded to QMED in 1974. The baby of the family, Robert, is a Lundeberg School graduate as well. He began his sea-going career in 1974 and upgraded to QMED in 1976. Like the rest of the family, Robert, 32, sails pri­ marily from the northeast ports. Darya and Steve Miller are true believers in taking advantage of the union's educational opportu­ nities, even if it means an adjust­ ment of the time they spend to­ gether. They are members of the SIU and they are also husband and wife. Both Darya and Steve Miller have worked their way up from entry level personnel at Piney Point. Steve, 32, graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1977 and went to work in the engine de­ partment. The Maryland-native upgraded to QMED in 1982 and now has his third engineer's li­ cense. Darya, 28, started her career in the steward department after grad­ uating the Lundeberg School in 1980. The Rhode Island native finally landed in the deck depart­ ment. She upgraded to AB in 1987. Earlier this year, Darya became the first woman to graduate from the third mate's course at Piney Point. When Darya Marbrook met Steve Miller on the Sea-Land Bos­ ton in 1981, they became friends. She was working as a steward assistant. He was an FOWT. They decided to continue their friendship when they got off the ship as both lived in Baltimore. They started dating when they •'y were ashore. They tried to sail on the same vessels. One thing led to another and Darya and Steve got married in November of 1988. "We get to be with each other about six months out of the year," Darya said. "We have to do a lot of balancing in our schedules and watch when we register. On about half our ships we get to work together." The Millers like being married to someone who understands the industry. "If my husband still shipped and I didn't, I'd really be jealous—especially picking him up at the airport when he just flew in from France or the Islands," Darya Miller said. "With both of us ship­ ping, one person doesn't get stuck with all the paperwork." Steve and Darya Miller like to sail together. Last year they went around the world on a Sea-Land ship. "It was an exciting trip," said Darya. The duty took them from the Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan in the Far East to the U.S. West Coast, back to the Far East, then through the Suez Canal to Italy, Spain and France. The voyage ended in New York City. When the Millers sail together, Darya said they like to explore the cities in which they dock to leam something about the local culture. •.X : SIU Shipping Is A Family Affair - • • /L}-- �MCBKmJ989 Fipst Woinan on Fpeigbler BgMli Gonoralinn Soafaror Proud to Havo Son In SlU Colobpalos Son's Bimiilay Efram Ware recently caught the USNS Harkness, his first ship since graduating from the Lundeberg School, as a steward assistant. He, like others, has followed in the family tradition of sailing. But the path he followed is one blazed by his mother, Lois. Lois Ware not only helped her son join the union, but she paved the way for many women to begin sea-going careers. She became the first woman seafarer to sail a freighter. She caught the American Presidential Lines' President Van Buren in December 1975. "That was at a time when many of the men thought having a woman on a ship would bring bad luck," Ware remem­ bered. On July 8,1985, she became the first woman in the SIU to be a recertified steward. Lois Ware has been sailing in the steward department since 1966 when she started with the Marine Cooks and Stewards on the Matson SS Lurline. Her uncle, Thomas also sailed with the SIU. He lost his life during World War II and is me­ morialized on the plaque in the Paul Hall Maritime Library and Museum at Piney Point. Unlike his mother, Efram would like to sail in the engine depart­ ment once he gets enough time to upgrade, something he already is looking forward to doing. Sailing is "in my family," he said. "I want to give it a try." The California resident said he wanted "to see the rest of the world." Like his mother, he plans to sail primarily from the West Coast. Lois Ware has had many ad­ ventures while sailing. She was onboard the first U.S.-flag com­ mercial ship — the APL's Presi­ dent Taylor — stopped by the Iranians in January 1986 during the Gulf of Oman tanker war. For Lois, one of the highlights of her sailing career was her grad­ uation from the union's Lunde­ berg School recertified steward program. She recalled the day she completed the course, "When I walked across the stage (in Piney Point), I made a speech. 'Nineteen years ago I had a dream to sail in the union. Ten years ago part of that dream came true (sailing on a freighter). Today the whole dream came true as a recertified stew­ ard,' I said." Ware takes pride in having helped her son choose sailing with the SIU as a way of life. Lois Ware's motto in life is to not say something cannot be done until it has been tried. Lois recently completed courses in psychology and algebra at the Lundeberg School. She also took her sealift and LNG exams while there. She said all of these will help her do her job more efficiently. As she looked around the school, she took pride in knowing that she not only helped her son choose the SIU as a way of life but that she also was instrumental in help­ ing other women go to sea. "What I did gave them a chance to sail in any department," she said. "I opened a door and got rid of all the myths that women on ships are a jinx." ^ Joining Scott and his mother Dorothy Petersen (first row) are members of the Lundeberg School's steward crew who prepared Scott's first birthday cake. From left to right are Matthew Scott, Celena, Lloyd Ingram and Nancy Manny. When the son of SIU member James (Jim) Petersen celebrated his first birthday, Jim and his wife Dorothy couldn't think of a better location for the party than the dining room at the union's Lun­ deberg School. After all, said the upgrader, "My son Scott might just be the ninth generation of Petersens to go to sea." Scott's birthday coincided with Jim's upgrading schedule this fall at the Lundeberg School. Dorothy wanted Scott to enjoy his first birthday, so the couple invited family and friends to a celebration. The Lundeberg School's galley crew prepared a "beautiful birth­ day cake," said Dorothy. Jim said, "The party was a lot of fun. It felt good to have the famUy around, they came from all over." AB Jim Petersen's sea-going roots go back seven generations when members of his family sailed on Danish ships. The Petersen family's move to the United States took place when Jim's grandfather left his native Denmark and came to America. The first Petersen in the United States joined the SIU and became a bosun, a position he held until retirement. Jim, now 19 years old, joined the SIU two years ago through the entry rating program at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, MD. His father, Charles H. Petersen, has sailed as a chief electrician with the SIU since 1957. His uncle Einer shipped on the Great Lakes with District 2 MEBA. Jim is not the only Petersen of his generation that sails with SIU. His brother Charles, a QMED, has shipped with the SIU for 19 years. Dorothy and Jim said they would be happy if their one-year-old son continues the family shipping tra­ dition. Jim said, "Many of the members of my family that went to sea didn't have it so good, but shipping has paid off and today we have so many benefits. If my son were to sail I imagine the conditions he'll see will be even better." Dorothy is happy with the Lun­ deberg School's accommodations for spouses and children of upgraders. Besides the help she and Jim received for Scott's birthday celebration, she said, "Everyone here has been so nice to us. The retired SIU members help me look after Scott as do all the upgraders. It's almost as if he has 200 baby­ sitters." �SW&.-SS:;---.' I 16 : •J^';rvrit^-^-.-"' 'y. •i,. A special thanks tO Mr. Gene Taylor for everything he did to help make this time less difficult. (Jod Bless you all. Robert Davis Jr. Houston, Texas Jim GoldeKs Sis Thanks Friends For Making Memorial Special dil. ' -5' S iv,;--- rvir r-%'. To the Editor: I just received the LOG (for the past month). I'd like to thank you for sending the paper in behalf of my brother Jim Colder. The LOG was special to Jim and I feel, not quite the loss, by keeping in touch. I hope to one day be able to see Piney Point where Jim is buried. I thank all Jim's friends for making his memorial service so special. Thank you all. Ev. Eggleston Jim Golder's sister Bird Island, Minnesota "• (C- Robert Davis Jr. Thanks SiU Members for Support r: :ff-: To the Editor: Robert Davis Jr., son of the late Robert Davis Sr., wishes to thank each of the SIU members who extended their expressions of con­ dolence during this time of be­ reavement. !i" • l^' |;i; :i t;3v ri: H; »<i.iji .i-u •-.••.«n».<5A!ti;.'-..J-i^(^lj'.'; i.s'li-iv. •'-A ' : -.-r I'lr.^. /'. cli.. ^SCAFARBS m . Letters to tiie Editor •¥•-' • / iHi J_-;;A!;i:.« '-l- .• •X -r Richard tieffley Sends Greetings To Former Shipmates To the Editor: Just a note to say hello. I was a picket captain up in Philadelphia in the '46 general strike, up on the Schuykill River. Anyone still around? I was just reading the ship's meetings because I wanted to see who were the ships' chairmen. I see Leon Jekot on a Sea-Land Service ship. Hello to all. I did not see one ship hold a minute of silence for all departed Brothers. Don't we do that any­ more? Your old pal, Richard Heffley Cardil^, New Jersey Sailing on the Jeremiah O'Brien Is Recommended for All To the Editor: On October 15, 1989,1 had one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in my last 62 years. I told my wife I had to take that ride aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien up the bay from Redwood City, California to her berth at Pier 3 at For Mason, on the San Francisco waterfront. From the time I went aboard at seven o'clock in the morning until we docked some four hours later, it was pure nostalgia. All of those crewmembers who had devoted their personal time to restoring this Liberty and then manning it were the most congenial, friendly and cooperative that anyone could ask for. There were some 50 or 60 other tourists aboard and of course the old sea stories from the im­ maculate engine room to the bridge were really worth listening to. I got off my last SlU-contracted Liberty in 1945 and headed for my home here in the Midwest so this trip was special. If anyone reading this letter doesn't know about the O'Brien in San Francisco, 1 urge you to inquire if you ever are in that area. Please make an effort to go see this truly labor of love these veteran seamen have been able to accomplish. 1 don't know who will take their places, hope­ fully someone will. And by the way it sure wouldn't hurt to send a donations once in a while to this floating National Liberty Ship Memorial. I'm sure the LOG can help with an address. I still get the Seafarers LOG and enjoy every issue. Herbert M. Widdow^n Carroliton, Illinois Editor's Note: Inquiries on the Jer­ emiah O'Brien Foundation Na­ tional Liberty Ship Memorial can be sent to: Fort Mason Center, Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123. Lundeberg School r-l P Graduates CI • •"V _ ^„ '• ' ..;'»faiI,.J:iiiC''^, /; IV' Lifeboat Ready to go Dack to sea with the lifeboat training certificates are upgraders (front row, left to right) Linda Schul, John Rose, (back row) James Boss, Tony Sivola, Shelley Thompson and instructor Jim Moore. «„•••. Fireman Oiler Watertender These SIU members recently graduated from Piney Point as fireman oiler watertenders. From the left are (front row) Dan Asaadi, Mohamed Abdulla, Sean Walker, Phillip Patton, Melvin T. Knox, (second row) Roger Vogeler, Robert Cohen, Jeffrey S. Hailstone, Steve Marcus, Fred Dimino, Edwin Taylor, Olifidio Esquivel Jr., Troy D. Robin, instructor Jim Shaffer, (third row) Michael L. Edvenson, David Jekot, Thomas Williamson, Maurice Elliot, David F. Williams, Rick Leach, Janusz Sowul, (fourth row) James M. Williams, Ernest D. Bemal, Tristan K. Pennewell, Ronald Smith, Robert E. Deutscher, Desmond McKellen, (fifth row) Daniel J. Crean, Glenn P. Barilik, Dennis Clay, (sixth row) William Harris and Michael Manuel. Trainee Lifeboat 447 Class These QMEDs recently acquired their refriger^ion endorsements at the Lundeberg School. They received instruction on principles of compressors, receivers, dehydrators and evaporators. From the left are Bill Payne, Tom Doran, John Hoskins, Steve Brown, Richard Groening, instructor Eric Malzkuhn, Roy E. Matteson and Alberto Garcia. Graduating in November from lifeboat training are trainees (front row, left to right) Jesus M. Torres, Patrick M. Smith, Mike J. Holly, Gene S. deSousa, Matt J. Carr, (second row) Darrell W. Moody, Ray Jenkins, Chad Leaming, Donnie W. Collins II, Sean O'Doherty, Warren Moody, Sean McChesky, Darrin McCabe, (third row) Dave S. Coleman Jr., Dominic J. Ray, M. M. Chester, Robert Getridge III, Mark Kraus, Benjamin W. Magliano II, Steve L. Tebbe and Jeff Peterson. - �MCiMBER/im Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. 'the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes a'nd Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SI U contracts are available in all SlU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SlU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SlU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. LEGAL Am The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for leg^ assistance. Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mobile. AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & klevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh &. King 100 Biish St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (504) 885-9994 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)524-6207 (504) 524-6208 Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301) 539-6%7 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 Ma^achusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago,IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618) 254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free ft'# Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) ^32-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins &Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 1-800-554-8119 (212)421-0017 (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215)732-0101 Texas Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 i Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 (206) 285-3610 ..'/•.A'',,'!" PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SlU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headqua:rters. •• • ® ' 'ft'•'[. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. 'm:. • .y.T/' f: • ft'" EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SlU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SlU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SlU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. I • i &- : Machinists Cany Eastern Struggle Into the Coming New Year As 1990 approaches, the SlU continues to assist its labor broth­ ers and sisters in the International Association of Machinists who are on strike against Eastern Air Lines. Across the country. Seafarers are helping by walking picket lines and donating food from their cup­ boards and financial support from their wallets. Frank Ortis, a spokesman for the striking Machinists, said the fact that the SIU remembers helps his members a lot. "We appreciate all that you are doing and the interest that your union has shown," he said recently from his Miami union hall. The Machinists appreciate the SIU's help. Although the pilots and fight attendants unions called off their sympathy strike with the Machin­ ists over Thanksgiving, Eastern's management said there was not room for them. Texas Air Cor­ poration, parent company for Eastern, said the names of the returning strikers would be placed on a list. Former seniority with the company would not be hon­ ored if recalls take place. Those who signed up for work first would be taken first. The sympathy strike, which started when the Machinists were locked out March 3, was called off after President Cleorge Bush vetoed a bill calling for a blueribbon panel to investigate and settle the strike. Bush sided with Frank Lorenzo, Texas Air presi­ dent, by striking down the legis­ lation the night of November 22, a mere 20 minutes before it was to become law. Bush's rationale was that government should not inter­ fere in such a business dispute. Ortis said the Machinists will attempt to override the veto when Congress convenes in January. He said that the action taken by the pilots and flight attendants has not affected the Machinists and that they would continue to pound the pavement until a settlement was reached. Ortis proudly noted of his mem­ bership that "less than 4 percent have crossed the line. Lorenzo needs maintenance for his planes and he doesn't have it as long as we're out." .r# 1:1; J •llf I ' •:? >• SI' ft: f- : :i • I _ White caps are evident as SIU members walk an informational picket line with Machinists outside an Eastern Air Lines office in Washington. . '• �ii«iMi; Aifati ryfifnfii-|»m - ' •sssp^ '4 • ---•• -:fe--?fsV.:¥v - •" • ...iOf J- -»?- ---f-T',- •• ' SOFAKiKLOG .. sOlhO " ^ •. V.--..- . • il UmnlHn€toijf irtlADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Cainp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC W'-'^ . "i' p -••'1 •"- -• •h - 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 gSA- , BALTIMORE r 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 , • DULUTH : 705 Medical Arts Biiildirig-' Duluth, MN 55802 ^ (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON •> • ^ 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. :? Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 £ JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St: Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. : " ff--' I '^i' i'%: I' '" I '''!ir:C>. -vy;::-,:, (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 I( ' [y (504) 529-7546 Cyllai NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 ,, ; PHILADELPHIA •y;ya^|^y 2604 S. 4 St. H ; Philadelphia, PA 19148 ' • (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 : SAN FRANCESCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 ' " -\ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 1 ,'V' ' ^ ""-I •- ^licy Hap SGa® HEip vou.' •v-o.- . ,# - Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ? New York I Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 7 m •.4.y«fyg5 . k'. 3 2 40 -> Z 18 1 Z - ::23s Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i I St. Louis ,i Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED Ml Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 4 1 6.. 4 4 6 6 5 6 1 ,6 6 9 17 18 19 10 18 9 3 1 ;,2 1 ' 0 2 7 ^ 7/ 4 2 ,^02 • 5 1 17 6 7 12 6 0 17 7 9 27 7 2 44 10 10 28 '' 2 V- 43 ' 11 7 31 2 ' " 4 48 a:: 12 . .,.5 . _ 14 «. 4 ." ' 2 , . 26 y::.5' 4 28 2 6 65 5 2 12 1 0 19 3 11 4 6 18 .: ,.9_ 7 I2^^^'7V45 14 ' 8 7 -ty 40 , 10, t T Z z z 2z 1 0 0 4 2 0 ' 2 268 58 49 405 100 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •T 34 16 10 0 2 5 ~ 0 4 ,9 >J 0 7 4 3 0 5 13 5 3 15 27 3 29*yyy: 7 4 19 2 14 20 4 6 17 4 2 13 0 6 15 3 > yi * ^ 7 7 8 11 9 3 1 10 13 0 082 A Hi 65 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 ! i >2 '• . 2 . 4 0 n ' .. • ,4. 146 -i'l-.v-iXirii 11 74 12# 96 46 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 8 10 V ' 0 0 "1' 5 0 9 3 5 1 5 12 >Yi.# il 16 3 3 9 7 10 10 2 8 1 ' •_'i - ^ -: [P«. 0mm '-> Totals All Departments 711 412 352 578 312 251 124 1,066 491 476 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of November was up from the month of October. A total of 1,265 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,265 jobs shipped, 578 jobs or about 45 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people: A total of 124 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 11,089 jobs have been shipped 'V - f �19 DECEMBER, 1989 Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes NOV. 1-30, 1989 L^Lakes JaHuaiy NP—Noh Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT n 45 25 / ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' ^ • STEWARD DEPARTMENT • • 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT ,0 ^ ,• :d ' 0;.' 19 .•_ 32 .•,^. is Totals All Departments 0 30 33 0 78 38 0 32 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report for iniand Waters NOVEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston 1 Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York ^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville : San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 m,mo' 26 0. ^ 13 . 0 p 0 1 1 iodiS^?'0, 0 43 0 17 v;- 2-.,'.- 4 0 0 33 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 15 0 0 0 22 0 0 46 0 1 0 12 0 0 1 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 2 0 0 \.20 1 d 0 0 7 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Iii70 'i; 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 -J)': 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 Q •'^4'ai" 25'CI ' 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 d 0 0 0 0 1 0 n 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 2 8 Piney Point Monday, January 8 New York Tuesday, January 9 Philadelphia Wednesday, January 10 Baltimore Thursday, January 11 Norfolk Thursday, January 11 Jacksonville Thursday, January 11 Algonac Friday, January 12 Houston Tuesday, January 16 New Orleans Tuesday, January 16 Mobile Wednesday, January 17 San Francisco Thursday, January 18 Wilmington Monday, January 22 Seattle Friday, January 26 San Juan Thursday, January 11 St. Louis Friday, January 19 Honolulu Friday, January 19 Duluth Wednesday, January 17 Jersey City Wednesday, January 24 New Bedford Tuesday, January 23 I'X' :ry J#' .•) .vX Math port's meeting sierts at 10:30 a.m. ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, lalaad Waters ' 1 0 •' 0 46 •g--; 0 3 0 17 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 33 0 '0 29 -O- •xx:X-o 1 0 0 •0 0 2 0 .0 0 6 0 0 9 * •••Xv PERSONALS 2 0 0 :xxi : -vo V.--. :r-2^. 0 0 4 &SiO^ 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 64 78 208 135 20 76 39 30 79 Totals All Departments -Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last mouthy ™ ,h„ Reach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. JAMES BOYLE Please call Lance Padgett col­ lect at (301) 737-2597 or contact headquarters and ask for exten­ sion 247. • f f-x' WALTER "SKIPPY" CHIPMAN Please contact Capt. Brown's son, Richard at (800) 922-5880. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Continuation Heaitb Coverage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your . dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. • .l- "'V'-fe i- ..... x.-'' 1. •. ; �tm .;K iX-. •'X,imx; I 20 " SeAFARERS LOG -. ,- J \ • •' , •• •• . f-V'X , ' uigest of Meetiiigo TRR fonowhig sMfpk mkmt^mimi a samfilhig of tHemmf meetiag nports tkoW noofnt R^ oioiM fnm lis ships anoml tliB wOM^ 'If-i • r- { -' Ships mhmtas ammikmoS hp tt« tmioa's eohbsict deparShot^ bsuos npulrihg attonlioo OR rosoiiitlott an adtkes^ bp We UBSRIY BEIU (Liberty Maritime Corp.), September 3 — Chairman Perry Greenwood, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director C. Boudreau, Deck Delegate Winston A. Dodson, Engine Delegate Jimmie Nicholson, Steward Delegate Isidro Santiago. Chairman reported com­ pany upgraded living conditions on vessel, reminded crew to keep ship clean and to not track grease and oil into living quarters. Treasurer an­ nounced $56 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bo­ sun thanked for providing video­ tapes. Steward department thanked for making crew fat. Next ports: Singapore and Los Angeles. SUGAR ISUmOlR (Pacific Gulf Marine), September 17 — Chairman P. Laborde. Secretary R. Young, Educa­ tional Director C. Hall, Deck Dele­ gate James Crane. Chairman informed crew that previous situa­ tion regarding meeting minutes was being investigated by union. Educa­ tional director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. Engine and steward delegates re­ ported no beefs or disputed OT. Contract suggestion: members should be able to retire at full pay after 20 years of sea time. Crew re­ quested dryer be fixed, new washer for street clothes be installed and new carpet be laid for cabins. Stew­ ard department thanked for job well done. AUK BOhimiAM (Maersk Lines), Oc­ tober 15 ^ Chairman W. Byrne, Secretary G. Shirley, Educational Director J. E. Williams. Chairman stressed importance of reporting for . duty on time. He would like AB's to have more training. Secretary re­ minded crew next repatriation to U.S. would be November 22. En­ gine delegate reported disputed OT, deck and steward delegates reported none. Crew asked contract depart­ ment to look into getting 14 days of vacation under Maersk contract. Next port: Diego Garcia. AMSRKAM UGU (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 15 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate Wayne Proudlove, Engine Delegate Dennis Clay bom. Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Chairman reminded crew of October 23 payoff in Savannah. No beefs or disputed OT reported. August Sea­ farers LOG received and distributed. Steward department thanked by crew. Next ports: Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. BROOKS RAMGi (lOT), October 28 — Chairman Robert Edwards, Secre­ tary J. Pitetta, Educational Dirtector J. Fair. Chairman reported chief en­ gineer will get parts to repair wash­ ing machine. He said new VCR on­ board. He announced vessel would be in port about 40 hours for re­ pairs. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. ONfF fRUUR (Cove Shipping), Octo­ ber 29 — Chairman C. E. Pryor, ... Secretary Robert L. Scott, Deck Delegate B.B. Bom, Steward Dele­ gate L. Jordan. Chairman reported launch service not provided while i ship in port for Columbus Day. He noted water on vessel is bad. Secre­ tary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer sought donations for ship's fund. All dele­ gates reported disputed OT and en­ gine delegate reported beef. Steward department thanked for excellent food. Chief cook asked that work be done on galley equipment. Next port: Houston. GfflHIilU (Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 16 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educa­ tional Director Robert Tompkins, Deck Delegate W. Taylor, Engine Delegate J. Barone, Steward Dele­ gate Peter Mazzitelli. Chairman an­ nounced payoff for October 18. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew suggested VCR exchange so threespeed tapes could be played and crew could view their own videos. Water fountain placed outside mess so people who are not crewmembers will stay out of galley. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. m ARItS (ETC), October 8 — Chair­ man W. Mitchell, Secretary D. Para­ dise, Educational Director R. Rob­ ertson, Deck Delegate J. Graham, Steward Delegate G. Evans. Chair­ man said all going well. He asked crewmembers to keep noise level down and to contribute to SPAD and upgrade. Secretary asked mem­ bers to clean rooms when leaving and prepare clean linen for new members. Treasurer announced $280 in ship's fund after purchasing recre­ ational equipment and donating $200 to buy refrigerators for rooms. No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Himeji, Japan. IMG TAURUS (ETC), October 22 — Chairman Robbynson Suy, Secre­ tary Doyle Comelius, Educational Director Bmce Smith, Deck Dele­ gate Charles Kahl, Engine Delegate Charles Dahlhaus, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman stressed need to upgrade at Piney Point and to donate to SPAD. Secret^ thanked everyone for keeping Crew lounge clean. Treasurer announced $410 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done, es­ pecially at pool parties. Next port: Tobata. IMG VIRGO (ETC), October 29 — Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary N. Duhe, Educational Director P. Wolf, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin. Steward Delegate William Christmas. Chairman welcomed new members aboard. He reported telex advising crew to beware of contami­ nated food and cigarettes in Indone­ sia. He asked members to be con­ siderate of others who might be sleeping when playing tapes or ra­ dio. Treasurer reported $14.40 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for making crew quarters V- -• .n habitable and for having food ready when members arrived at shipyard. OVEISfilS MEW YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), October 19 •— Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary N. Evans, Edu­ cational Director E. Self, Deck Del­ egate J. Poleate, Engine Delegate C. Edwards, Steward Delegate J. Ortiz. Chairman noted payoff upon arrival in Nederland, TX. He asked anyone injured to report to medical officers so record would be kept. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested second washing machine for cleaning leisure clothing. Oil and paint from cleaning of work clothes has been getting on other clothing. Steward department thanked for fine work. Next port: Nederland, TX. Muao SAM JUAM (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), October 23 — Chairman Ron­ ald Mena, Secretary Carroll C. Kenny, Educational Director C. J. Gallagher. Crew asked negotiating committee to look into an emer­ gency leave provision in contract for members who have a death in their immediate family. Steward delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Arrangements are being made to have separate tapes for crewmembers and officers. Members asked to care for new fur­ niture installed in lounge. Steward department thanked for excellent job. Sfil-14iV0iin4MIC (Sea-Land Service), October 15 — Chairman R. Short, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Di­ rector A. Cuevas. Chairman an­ nounced payoff would be held upon arrival in Houston on October 23. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested microwave oven and radio for lounge. Crew noted problems with ship's heating system. Crew asked for consideration to raise pensions to equal social secu­ rity. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next ports: Charleston, Port Everglades, Hous­ ton and Jacksonville. SEA-IAMB EMIERPRISE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 15 — Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary G.S. Lynch, Ed­ ucational Director James E. Rob­ erts, Deck Delegate Edward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Joseph Collins, Steward Delegate John Col­ lins. Chairman thanked members for keeping ship sailing smoothly. Sec­ ret^ announced ship entering yard . soon and members should inform department delegates of needed re­ pairs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine chow and cookouts. Crew told movie library was quite large be­ cause of volunteer movie recorders. Next port: Long Beach, CA. MiDUOYD HUDSOM (Sea-Land Service), October 1 — Chairman E. Bronstein. Secretary R. Connolly, Edu­ cational Director M. Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Pedro Santiago, Steward Delegate Angel Correa. Crew asked union to look into cost of living raises for pensioners. Stew­ ard department praised for good food and ship's cleanliness. Crew reported problem with lookout get­ ting sick from stack gases. Next port: Houston, TX. OVaSSRS AUa (Maritime Overseas), October 9 — Chairman S.W. Copeland, Secretary C. Loper Jr., Educa­ tional Director A.D. Bombita Jr., Deck Delegate Troy Smith. Chair­ man announced chief mate thanked crew for supreme job during recent refiieling-at-sea maneuvers with 7th Fleet. Chairman reminded crew to have drug tests before returning to vessel. Secretary thanked crew for making steward department job eas­ ier during exercises by being prompt for meals. Education^ director trying to institute physical fitness program by getting more equipment onboard. Treasurer reported $240 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers requested payoff in foreign port take place with American currency unless ship's check is requested. Steward depart­ ment, especially chief cook, thanked for fine job. Next port: Subic Bay, Philippines. SEA-IAMB EXnORER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 8 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate K. Moore. Chairman re­ ported microwave replaced and new television ordered. He said payoff will take place in Long Beach, CA rather than Oakland, CA. Members getting reliefs reminded to have upto-date drug tests before returning to vessel. Treasurer stated $317 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Contract department asked to investigate matter of a member keeping accrued day off if it was not taken before signing off for relief. Next port: Long Beach, CA. OVftSEiS HARRIETTE (Maritime Over­ seas), October 13 — Chairman Ray E, Todd, Secretary Vincent San­ chez, Deck Delegate William Cronan, Engine Delegate Bobbie Clark, Steward Delegate A. Langlois. Chairman announced vessel will be in New Orleans for three to seven days before leaving for Alex­ andria, Egypt. He said crewmem­ bers should be home for Christmas. He warned members about using tools that are not American made that could be substandard and un­ safe. No beefs of disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested television antenna in crew's lounge be checked. Next port: New Orleans. SEA-IAMB HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), October 24 ^ Chairman Joseph SanFilippo, Secretary Jose M. Bayani. Educational Director James J. Flynn, Deck Delegate W. Douglas, Engine Delegate James Brown. Chairman reported all fine onboard. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for keeping lounge and mess areas clean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted air conditioning not working properly. Steward department thanked for outstanding job. SA Clarence L. Page and DEU Yahya S. Ali thanked for keeping ship clean. Next port: Oakland, CA. OVERSEAS JOVa (Maritime Overseas), October 15 — Chairman Duane E. Stevens, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Director O. Pariama, Steward Delegate Samuel Johnson. Secretary requested members stay out of g^ley at night. He announced steward would be leaving for one trip and chief cook would relieve him. Educational director stressed need for upgrading at Lundeberg School. He announced availability of tape on ship's safety equipment and procedures. Treasurer asked for do­ nations to ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members asked to separate plastics from trash as bosun has to keep track of dis­ posal. Next ports: Baltimore, New York and Boston. SEi-liUVD MAVIGA70R (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), October 14 — Chairman E. Cain, Secretary John Alamar. Chair­ man reported matter of being taken from wheel while ship at sea settled by Honolulu port agent. Secretary stated problems concerning duties of DEU settled. Treasurer announced Continued on page 21 . - .'A""- - . • --'I,. • 'V '% '' J' �V •• riff Y • DCaUBiR, 1989 21 Continued from page 20 $89.39 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew would like ad­ vances during stops in Honolulu, Guam and Okinawa or Taiwan. Members asked for contract and welfare information. Next port: Long Beach, CA. m-lAHD nCER (Sea-Land Service), October 4 — Chairman Emilio V. Sierra, Secretary J. Williams, Edu­ cational Director C.R. Dunn, Deck Delegate H.F. Morris, Engine Dele­ gate R.J. Butch. Chairman reported microwave oven and air conditioning not working. He discussed keys, bus service for crew and issue of pen­ sion increases. Secretary noted lack of ventilation in galley. No beefs or disputed OT. Because of unrest in area of Manila Bay, Philippines — where vessel is docked — crew re­ quested bus service to go into town. Steward department thanked for job well done. Sa-UND mOiR (Sea-Land Service), October 5 — Chairman A.L. Palino, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Director M.L. Mefferd. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for ar­ rival in Long Beach, CA. Crew re­ minded to clean dryer after use. Steward said new toaster arriving for mess. Steward department thanked for fine job. SEA-UND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), October 14 — Chairman F. Adams, Secretary Juan Gonzalez, Engine Delegate Ernesto Pagan, Steward Delegate Roberto Arana. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He announced everything running smoothly. Educational di­ rector urged members to read Sea­ farers LOG from cover to cover. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT from deck and steward delegates. Crew asked that dirt be removed from air vents. Steward department sought one hour pay per day for cleaning rooms. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA'IAHD VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), October 28 -^-Chairman G. Poer, Secretary C. Gibson, Educational Director R. Risbeck. Chairman stated all going well on vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like new movies. Steward de­ partment thanked for good job. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 5GT MAW KOCAK (Waterman Steam­ ship Co.), October 17 — Chairman posted headquarters report referring to garnishment of vacation pay for tax purposes. He announced payoff would take place on October 19. He thanked everyone for cooperation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked headquarters to send in­ formation on 1989 EPA monies due ship's crew. Steward department thanked for providing A-1 food. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. SPIRIT OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 15 — Chairman Fred Sellman, Secretary R. Jones, Educa­ tional Director J. Badgett, Deck Delegate Teddy Daniels, Engine Delegate Edward L. Haney, Stew­ ard Delegate Larry Aldridge. Chair­ man reminded crew they would be first Americans many Poles in Gdynia had seen. He asked crew to make best impression possible. Sec­ retary noted letter to Lech Walesa from SlU President Michael Sacco and speech in New Orleans by SIU Vice President Thomas Glidewell had been posted. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reaf­ firmed Seahawk's policy of no alco­ holic beverages aboard. Violation of Sif • ••• system in lounge. Steward depart­ ment thanked for good job, espe­ cially poolside barbecues. Next port: Oakland. NEDUOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educa­ tional Director Mike Overgaard, En­ gine Delegate Terry Preston, Stew­ ard Delegate Gina Lightfoot. Chairman reported on U.S. govern­ ment's zero tolerance policy. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT raised by engine and . steward delegates. Crew thanked CC Gina Lightfoot and GSU Vern Payne for excellent job in steward department. AKSS USNS Hess gangway watch AB Richard Lujan pictured while the vessel was, docked in Singapore. rule would mean discharge for cause. Hats off to steward depart­ ment for making trip good. Next port: Gdynia, Poland. STAR OP TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), October 29 — Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary T. Fletcher, Educational Director James Gaines, Deck Delegate Geof­ frey Brecht, Steward Delegate Frank Howard. Chairman reported excel­ lent trip with very good crew and officers. He asked members to leave rooms clean when leaving ship. Ed­ ucational director reminded crew about cargo preference laws to help union obtain more cargo from runa­ way vessels. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. Steward delegate reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Steward department thanked for job well done. Crew asked that ship get satellite antenna. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), October 29 — Chairman G. L. Hoover, Secretary Curtis Phillips, Educational Director Mark Grendahl, Deck Delegate Mar­ shall Airey, Steward Delegate Lionel St. Julien. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for great meals. Crew would like ice machine repaired and remote control acquired for VCR. Next port: Long Beach, CA. USNSALTAIR (Bay Tankers), October 15, 1989 — Chairman Larry A. Ambrous. Secretary T. Wright, Educa­ tional Director B. Ball. Chairman re­ ported ship running smoothly. He announced deck department submit­ ting repair list before vessel arrived in Savannah, GA and asked other departments to do the same. Secre­ tary noted repairs needed in some rooms and in forward lounge refrig­ erator. Educational director said ship could use additional VCR and more tapes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for fine job. Moment of si­ lence was observed for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Sa­ vannah, GA. m AQUARIUS (ETC), November 14 — Chairman U. Veach, Secretary Frank Robertson, Deck Delegate Jack Rhodes, Engine Delegate Ran­ dall Firestine, Steward Delegate Re­ becca Sleeper. Chairman told mem­ bers to watch themselves when ashore in Indonesia. He urged crew to exercise caution shopping be­ cause some items that are legal in Indonesia are illegal in United States. Secretary stated drug testing is for real and help is available if needed. Members reminded to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. Treas­ urer noted $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for job well done. LN6 CAPRICORN (ETC), November 13 — Chairman J. W. Garner, Secre­ tary R. Adams, Deck Delegate B. Gillis, Engine Delegate T. R. Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Chairman announced vessel going into yard in February. Treas- . urer reported $560 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs in deck or steward depart­ ments. Galley crew received vote of thanks. Next port: Osaka, Japan. MAERSK CONSTEUATION (Maersk Lines), November 13 — Chairman Sal Ciciulla. Secretary Pat Briggs, Educa­ tional Director R. Baker, Deck Del­ egate Robert Trainor, Engine Delegate Eddie McClain, Steward Delegate Carlton Griffin. Secretary noted microwave ovens ordered dur­ ing last trip had not arrived; how­ ever, broken television replaced and VCR and radio fixed. Educational director stated two members going to Piney Point to upgrade at end of voyage. Treasurer listed $217.30 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested clarifi­ cation of overtime, permanent jobs and transportation procedures in contract with Maersk Lines. Crew said mail service is slow and should be investigated. Also, larger coffee system is needed. CE Ralph Baker thanked for repairing entertainment WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), October 22 — Chairman Dana M. Cella, Secre­ tary Florencio Nieves Jr., Educa­ tional Director John T. Ross. Edu­ cational director announced Coast Guard is seeking new regulations re­ quiring documents to be renewed every five years. Crew asked for more information on that and ,drug testing. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Company will provide cable television aboard at cost of $12.50 per man and company will make up difference. ROKR (Ocean Carriers), November 5 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate F. Brown, Steward Delegate 1. Monassar. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in January. He re­ minded members to register when getting off and to stay in touch with union about recrewing ship. He said new washer and dryer would be in­ stalled at shipyard. Treasurer stated $87 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Bosun thanked deck department for work when ship refueled in Diego Garcia. Crew re­ quested juice be kept in pantry re­ frigerator during day and larger sheets for beds be acquired. Next ports: Singapore and Subic Bay. SEA-IAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), November 5 — Chairman P. Gallagher, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Deck Delegate Clyde B. Luse, En­ gine Delegate John Day, Steward Delegate Jake Dusich. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation in sep­ arating plastics. He said crew had questions concerning breaking of watches in port when stay is less than 24 hours. Secretary asked all members to leave rooms clean when they are being replaced. Treasurer announced $40 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. (Trew asked for new washing machine. Steward department thanked for good meals, service and salad bar. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA-IAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Service), November 5 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary J.A. Zurick, Educational Director Daniel Compeau, Deck Delegate George Vukmir, Engine Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Treasurer said $23 left in movie fund after 46 movies purchased. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT given by engine and steward delegates. Bosun reminded crew to lock movies while in port. Crew wished CE Daniel Compeau long and happy retirement when he leaves vessel and presented him with cake. Brother Compeau began sailing in 1944. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 'i- . i: • • V:^i ..ft sfl •iH. . �f -gJiflnHVrtT M* iL. jB'jntfic* - \S:'; '•) saifARCRsm 22 '•' • - '• i •:Pr -•::':0->g:;: Final Deep Sea ALFRED AAVA Alfred Aava, 81, passed away November I. The Estonian native joined the SIU in November 1943 in the port of Norfolk. He worked in the engine department. Brother Aava collected his first union pension check in August 1973. . v, .,.: '• >•: ••t. •','•• ' -• A& •%-^r• M'' -•I'- 'V" '^' JAMES COLOSIMO James Colosimo, 26, died in September. Bom in Langhorae, PA, he served in the Army from 1980 to 1982. Brother Colosimo started his deck department career as a 1987 graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He was an active member at the time of his death. JACOB COOK Jacob Cook, 84, passed away November 4. Although he was born in Holland, he served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In August 1948, Brother Cook acquired his SIU book in the port of Baltimore. He retired from the steward department in June 1970. His wife, Ann, survives him. MACARIO B. HIDALGO Macario B. Hildalgo, 85, died November 16. He was born in the Philippines. Brother Hidalgo received his SIU permit in May 1957 in the port of Seattle under the name of Macario Delores. The steward department veteran began his retirement in May 1977. HAROLD L. MOORE Harold L. Moore, 62, passed away October 21 at the Houston (TX) Methodist Hospital. He served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1950 after joining the SIU in December 1944 in the port of New York. Although he began his sailing career in the deep sea division. Brother Moore also held a full inland book. The black gang member upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974 and 1977. Funeral services were held October 24 in his native Gainesville, FL. He is survived by his stepmother, Berta Thomas Moore; a daughter, Marilyn J. Mollman; a sister, Dorothy Sanders, and a brother, Mitchell Moore. ALF O. OLSEN Alf O. Olsen, 70, died November 17. Brother Olsen, who was born in Norway, joined the union in February 1944 in the port of New York. The deck department veteran walked picket duty during the union's 1961 strike. He began receiving his pension in May 1982. ESTEBAN OQUENDO Esteban Oquendo, 72, died September 24. The steward department member was bom in Puerto Rico. He received his SIU book in February 1944 in the port of New York. His wife, Fannie, survives him. CONSORCIO RADIOS Consorcio Radios, 81, passed away November 20. The Philippines native became a book member in August 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Radios served in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Blanche. DONALD K. POILLON Donald K. Poillon died October 14 in Honolulu. Brother Poillon worked several years aboard both the SS Constitution and SS Independence in the engine department. He was an active member at the time of his death. Inland BEVERLY E. DUNSTON Beverly E. Dunston, 86, passed away November 11. The Virginia native joined the SIU in July 1961 in the port of Norfolk. He worked on McAllister Brothers vessels as a captain. Boatman Dunston retired in November 1968. His wife, Vemetta, survives him. ELLIS G. FOSTER Ellis G. Foster, 49, died August 26. Bom in Belhaven, NC, he became a union member in July 1961 in the port of Norfolk. Boatman Foster worked in the deck department as a mate and captain. He is survived by his wife, Frances, and three children, Paula, Ellis and Loretta. FRANCIS LEE LANDRY Francis Lee Landry, 22, was involved in a fatal car accident September 4 in St. Martin Parish, LA. He sailed as a deckhand. He was buried September 5 in his native Amaudville, LA. He is survived by his wife, Ida; his mother, Laura, and his father, Curley. RALPH T. MEGEE Ralph T. Megee, 86, passed away May 5. The Delaware native joined the union in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed most of his life on Independent Towing Company boats as a captain. Boatman Megee was buried May 8 at Prince George's Cemetery in Dagsboro, DE. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Ralph Jr. WILLIAM WOYTOVITCH William Woytovitch, 74, died October 4. He served in the Army from 1941 to 946. Boatman Woytovitch joined the SIU,in April 1%1 in the port of Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Woytovitch sailed in the steward department on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. His wife, Irene, survives him. Correction In the October 1989 issue of the Seafarers LOG, the obituary for Brother Jack W. Spencer Jr. inadvert­ ently left out some of his surviving family members. From correspondence re­ ceived by the LOG, sur­ viving him besides his wife, Thelma, are three daughters. La Verne Mol­ lis, Trinia Hayes and Mar­ ian Washington; five sons, Jackie Spencer, Michael Spencer, Londell Wash­ ington, Ray Anthony Spencer and Carlos Eaves; and seven grand­ children as well as his for­ mer wife, Virgil Lee Wells. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supple­ mentary Pension Trust Fund EIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Inter­ nal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Transactions in excess of ,5 percent of plan assets. 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,638,890. These expenses included $150,152 in administrative expenses and $1,488,738 in benefits paid to partici­ pants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,277 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $10,868,175 as of December 31,1988, compared to $10,841,812 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $26,363. This increase included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the dilference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for these assets. The plan had a total income of $1,665,253, including employer contributions of $537,313, gains of $406,075 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $721,865. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS •9 '••':• An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20216. �v.; if* ko; -fi DtCmBER, 1990 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE AH Pngtms An GnnJ to Impmo Job SkUh of SlU Htomhon ond to Fnmoto tho Amorican Maiitimo fudustry January-March 1990 The following is the current course schedule for January-March 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending the Lundeberg School. , ^ ^ • •; Completion Date "Course May 11 QMED—Any Rating February 16 FlremanAVatertender and Ofll^ f April 27 , H March 2 Marine Electrical Maintenance March 30 : Marine Electronics Technician February 2 ,, Diesel Engine Technology February 2 Hydraulics March 2 Welding April 13 ' • Pumproom Maintenance & Operations April 27 Electro-Hydraulics All students in the Engine Department will have a two week. Sealift'rf-i Familiarization class at the end of their regtdar course. Check-In Date February 19 January 8 March 19 January 8 January 8 January 8 January 8 February 5 March 5 March 19 Ciieck-In Completion Date Date Februarys March 16 January 22 February 2 February 19 March 2 March 19 March 30 Simulator Shiphandling January 22 February 2 IViarch 5 March 16 Third Mate January 29 May 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations tSi Maintenance course must he taken. Uie Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks injength. Check-In Completioii Date Date Course February 16 January 8 School Equivalency (GED) AprO 14 March 5 February9 January 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) April 13 March 5 February 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 8 March 23 February 12 January 19 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course January 8 January 29 February 16 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will he offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 Completion Check-In Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting date) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward All students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Course Steward Recertification Bosun Recertification (Last) (First) (Middle) Address. (City) Telephone. (Zip Code) Seniority " (Area Code) CPR: • Yes No • — : ——- With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED Book #_ DepartmenL Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) DATE. SIGNATURE. I Am in(eres(ed in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or lndica(ed Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Takea. No^ Primary Language Spoken. Mo./Day/Year Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #_ No • Date Available for training Date of Birth si "Vi - •Ar - DECK AB/Sealifl ls( Class Pilot Third Mate _ Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation . • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding 3 Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT n Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No Iransportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: , , Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Pincy Point. MD. 20674 I2«9 • • •li ' '''M •,;|V .V January 8 through March 2 March 19 through May 11 Firefighting; • Yes (Street) (State) Completion Date March 5 May 7 FULL 8-week Sessions • Yes UpgnMni Applkafion _ Check-In Date January 29 March 26 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Nam( ' SHLSS College Program Schedule for 1990 February 19 February 23 March 19 March 23 Upon completion the Sealift Operations, course must he taken. ;? I • Recertification Programs Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) if V .J-:.'': 1990 Adult Education Schedule Steward Upgrading Courses 'I Cngine Upgrading Courses Dedr Upgnding Counes Coui^ Abie Seaman Lifeboatman I �: • J.-,—"."V ;r SUFARCKSWG '• \ f \ S.'sT:-'- SEAEimXiS •I HAS ANYONE SEEN THESE CHILDREN? December, 1989 Volume 51, Number 12 Seafarer 1989 Activities Reflected in World Ivents - a ^v'- 'i >T« .-V ' • • . MV.: '•• '"ir- • .'i'. t'-'i? • :•% -it I • 'i '. . As is not unique for those whose livelihood takes them to every comer of the globe, Seafarers found themselves on the front lines of history again in 1989. Whether in peace or conflict, shipping actively reflected headline-making events around the world. As the communist states of Eastern and Central Europe crum­ bled, SlU-manned vessels pulled into the port of Gdynia, Poland carrying American food cargoes to assist the new government led by the democratic trade union movement in its stmggle to lift the Polish people out of the despair and destitution in which the com­ munist dictatorship had kept them. .. n i'-; .Vi , •h . •. ''f .}• ;;V\ ;||':;v::®v:;.:: cm ;••:,:•• '-• The smokestack of the Francis Hammer docked in Jacksonville. As a result of policies instituted by Gorbachev, American access to the Soviet Union was increased. Thus it was that SIU crews took the Julius Hammer and Francis Hammer, filled with liquid fertili­ zer, to Soviet farmers in the Ukraine. The product carriers, prior to this fall, had been non­ union, but now are operated by SlU-contracted Ocean Shipholding. J' -?r Readiness Record Set The U.S. government's battle with Panamanian strong-arm ruler Manuel Noriega brought the SIUcrewed USNS Bellatrix to Panama carrying Army cargo in late spring. The SIU and District 2 MEBA, the two unions responsible for supplying personnel for the-Mili­ tary Sealift Command vessel, set a readiness record in having the vessel become fully operational. All crewmembers were onboard and the ship was ready to sail only 22 hours after receiving the acti­ vation command, beating MSC's requirement of 96 hours by three days. During 1989, the SIU repeatedly called to the attention of govern­ ment policy-makers the hollowness of the so-called theory of "effective U.S. control" over American-owned runaway flag vessels. In light of the American government's beef with Noriega, Panamanian-flag vessels, while owned by U.S. citizens, hardly could be considered militarily use­ ful, the union noted. Late in the year, the Bush administration an­ nounced Panamanian-flag vessels would not be allowed entry in U.S. ports. SIU Sets Up OU SpiU Training In the United States and throughout the world, environ­ mental concerns dominated public debate. Immediately following the oil spill created by the grounding of the Exxon Valdez in the Prince William Sound of Alaska, the SIU developed and implemented a training course for Seafarers in spill prevention and containment techniques. Seafarers on U.S.-flag vessels began separating plastics from their garbage in a worldwide effort to prevent marine pollution. The attempts of some American companies to wipe out the security attained by their workers were highlighted by bitter strikes in 1989. The most critical involved the ma­ chinists at Eastern Air Lines, coal workers at the Pittston Company and telephone workers at the re­ gional phone companies. Contin­ uing the SIU's longstanding tra­ dition of aiding brother and sister trade unionists, white capped Sea­ farers walked these unions' picket lines in the course of the year. Government Orders Drug Testing Domestic concerns over the pervasive use of drugs brought harsh regulations on testing for usage of chemical substances among transportation workers, in­ cluding seamen on U.S.-flag ves­ sels. The SIU joined with the Transportation Institute — a man­ agement research organization — in challenging the government-im­ posed measures, noting foreignflag vessels in U.S. ports were excluded, individual rights to pri­ vacy were circumvented and mar­ itime employers were forced to act as government agents. While the lawsuit made its way through the courts, pre-employ­ ment drug testing procedures for Seafarers went into effect. The new program was instituted with very few glitches. By the end of the 1989, the fej^eral district judge assigned to the lawsuit had not ruled on the legality of the other four kinds of drug testing man­ dated by Department of Trans­ portation and U.S. Coast Guard regulations — periodic, probable cause, random and post accident. In a year in which the last four months saw a series of natural disasters. Seafarers continued the maritime tradition of assistance to those in distress. Rallying to the aid of the victims of Hurricane Hugo, SIU members supplied gen­ erators, organized food and ma­ terial drives and assisted in ship­ ping and distributing the collected goods. The SlU-contracted Crow­ ley TMT shipping line donated trailers and transportation of the emergency supplies. In San Francisco, after the Oc­ tober 17 earthquake hit, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, members of the SIU's Government Services Division sprang into action, as­ sisting Military Sealift Command Pacific's office staff clean up and reorganize. Close to Home In his first year as president of the union following his election by the membership, Michael Slacco began a series of steps to stream­ line and make the union's opera­ tion more effective and better able to serve the members' needs. High on the list was a series of actions to improve the communications between union representatives and SIU members at sea and ashore. Keeping Seafarers abreast of changes in maritime technology was a top priority of the union and its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The Lundeberg School instituted new classes in marine electronics, ship handling and oil spill prevention and con­ tainment, and incorporated the newest Red Cross life saving tech­ niques into the standard Curricu­ lum. The union and its welfare plan distributed educational materials on the subject of AIDS and HIV infection to SIU members and co­ ordinated with contracted com­ panies to address work-place re­ lated issues. Constant Vigilance in Washington There was in 1989 the usual need for the union to maintain its con­ stant battle against those who would destroy the Joneis Act, cargo preference and the other legisla­ tive provisions which are basic to the maritime industry's survival. The union, working in concert with a coalition of maritime groups, was extremely active in seeking removal of maritime from the dis­ cussions on service industries from the world trade talks known as GATT. Maritime interests beat back a vituperous attack on cargo pref­ erence late this year. Taking ad­ vantage of an emotional issue farm interests attempted to exempt government-generated food car­ goes to Poland from the nation's cargo preference laws. A united maritime industry and its friends in congress succeeded in defeating the proposal. , Once again it was demonstrated on numerous occasions through­ out the year that support of SPAD is fundamental to the union's sur­ vival. Angelina Gonzales Jacob Gonzales Parent Is Suspect In Gonzales Case Angelina and Jacob Gonzales have been missing for nearly two years. Like many of the cases that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children handles, they are suspected of being kid­ napped by a non-custodial parent. Their mother last saw them on May 20, 1988 in San Bemadino, CA. Angelina was seven, Jacob was just one month short of his sixth birthday. The National Center has at­ tracted a great deal of attention in recent years as a result of several highly-publicized child-kidnap­ ping cases. But of the 24,000 cases the National Center has handled since its inception several years ago, only 511 involve abductions by strainers. A majority of the cases, 13,000, involve runaway children. The re­ mainder of the missing children, about 10,000, are like Angelina and Jacob Gonzales—kidnapped by non-custodial parents. In addition to providing a net­ work for information about miss­ ing children, the National Center serves other valuable functions. The campaign sends a message to all parents to be aware of their children's activities, and to work through legal channels in custody cases. Just as important, it provides support for the parents of missing children. As one parent whose child has not been found said, losing his child was the most dif­ ficult thing he had ever experi­ enced. But the National Center enabled him to cope with his grief, and gave him the satisfaction of knowing he was doing everything possible to regain his child. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULDCMNTACT He NatfaMi CcMn(K MIMMC aiMExfWM CMto |.MM4VSt7I OR SaBa IM -7M.3t7.a52Z _Li. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource December 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU CREWS MAN TWO FORMER EXXON TANKERS SIU RETIREE SOKOL, WHO ESCAPED NAZIS, GETS BID TO RETURN TO NATIVE POLAND FORMER EXXON TANKERS ADDED TO MARITIME OVERSEAS FLEET DREAM COMES TRUE FOR BOSUN STANLEY SOKOL APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR UNION’S 1990 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1966 SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NOW A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE DRUG TESTING MEASURES START DEC. 21 SIU AND TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE LAWSUIT STILL BEFORE JUDGE GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION LUELLEN RUNS CLEAN SHIP PAY RAISES GO BACK TO ’87 FOR SIU GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS MARINE ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN GROUP HOLDS CLASS ON SHIP IN SEA TRIALS THE DAY IT RAINED FISH WORK NEVER STOPS WORKING ON GALVESTON BAY STEWARD SCOTT PIONEERS A SALAD BAR- IT’S A HIT! USNS DENEBOLA SEA TRIALS INCLUDE REAL-LIFE RESCUE OPERATION A VISIT WITH USNS DENEBOLA CREWMEMBERS UP THROUGH THE HAWSEPIPE SAYS DAD BONEFONT’S ARE SIU’S FAMILY DYNASTY SIBLINGS SAIL WITH SIU UPGRADED HONEYMOON SHIPPING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FIRST WOMAN ON FREIGHTER PROUD TO HAVE SON IN SIU EIGHTH GENERATION SEAFARER CELEBRATES SON’S BIRTHDAY MACHINISTS CARRY EASTERN STRUGGLE INTO THE COMING NEW YEAR SEAFARER 1989 ACTIVITIES REFLECTED IN WORLD EVENTS PARENT IS SUSPECT IN GONZALES CASE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 12 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/7967fb00ec8627a4d3f50d8ef980016e.PDF cf41f1bd4c0542f0e6626348cc02fee0 PDF Text Text mm. "'.1' mm j '• - Vn''-- '/• ' • ;•# iTIONAl UNION • ATUUnC, 6U1F, UKB AND INLAND WATfRS DISTRIG • AfL-aO : -;•- ~f: SEAEiREMtS Volume 51, Number 11 Nmrember, 1989 ISSIDE SIU Crew Carries First Food Cai^ to Poland 00 oooc_ •H>.a (>o>2:o TI-JTCO 00 to m -< -) c -Hx: < o • •/ ' • Z>K^X rnooo • -'" Q• 1 i- The SlU-crewetf Spirit of Tex( delivered 11,500 metric tons sorghumto Polandeariier this monl Bosun Fred Seilman, in a shipl pboax; ceremony, extended fraterrM greetings on behalf of the SIU m Solidarity, Poland's free trade unk<^ i-•:. r , .r • - ••'•. 'i--.- •• •" • i,- . '••'y f •' • 1' O , •< HH >-H OJ ZO 1 i*' r • •" yi O O-l 1— o Co Ul 00 c o 'A •• r.iyA »-( m , ,,0v' '''yyy .-H . . • 7' Pogeo > i " ' J;-.'--" I Senators Reject Attack On Cargo Prderence . • •' . 'M'm The farm lobby dropped ite anticargo preference amendments from the Polish aid bill when it failed to garner enough votes for passage. .•I', . i ^ I i!- Pages . •> •• HF Secretary Rules IMU Not a U.S. Union M:' •; ••'.y; ''-ff-yii • ••k. Seamen's unions from around the world were notified by an ITF communication that the District 1 IMEBA/NMU connected international Maritime Union is not, in the eyes of the transportation union fecF eration, an American union. t--. ^•v -'|v Pages .-VK-. SIU Has Key Role in ^Housing Now' March i'.': -ji • ;• MTD fMaps 'Comprehensive' Maritime Policy WASHINGTON, DC—Delegates to the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department (MTD) biennial con­ vention meeting November 9-10 issued a call for the cooperation of Congress , the administration, business and labor to map a ''com­ prehensive" policy to revitalize the shipping and shipbuilding in­ dustry. Representing 43 affiliated na­ tional and international unions. delegates also acted on a wide range of issues of concern to the maritime industry and the labor movement generally. SIU President Michael Sacco, who serves as head of the MTD, opened the convention with an assessment of the challenges fac­ ing the maritime industry. Sacco said, "We recognize that a strong American-flag fleet and shipbuild­ ing sector will only come about S>" i- .r , -t'v' with leadership from the White House, continued efforts from Congress and cooperation from all groups within the industry." Addressing the convention were guest speakers Senator John Breaux (D-LA), TRANSCOM Di­ rector of Plans and Resources Ma­ jor General John Stanford, Con­ gressman Richard Gephardt (DMO), Congresswoman Helen DeContinued on page 6 ••J,,'- A Many celebrities attended a demonstration that called for affordable housing and an end to homelessness, including Dionne Warwicfc who is pictured above with SIU Port Agent Nick Celona. -"' •' y' •• :-y Ptige 10 3': n- -•. Summary Plan Descriptions for 1988 Great Lakes Tug & Barge Pension Plan and 1988 Seafarers Vacation Plan Pages 21 and 22 •-.i J ' . V"»*: tS-'V* thy*" >' I'r, 'I, ,'.y, 'i" . -. 1^-. • •• 'A y -^1. •-y M i: •' , v ' . �- ypr- ^ , -, ;7«-r#»r- VV:.v«Wvt'," f,.-..' • ••• 1".-",; ;-Tv''- - v.-w|,,- S£4J5WWS £06 :i:lWlwjfS>shyi-:;.; iR3S'0,^;v v^ifeiw'! • President's Report A V^ v> T c| • ',' • "S'-V;: -•' .'.J; .•-; iW'sS!'*>r ' .'• .v''-,'V ';•• ;.'>r m Our good friends and fellow trade unionists of the 42 other trade unions who share membership with the SIU in the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department continue to support the effort to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine. At our recently-concluded biennial convention in Washington, the convention delegates pointed to the inadequacy of America's merchant fleet and resolved to seek a cooperative effort by the Administration, the Congress, industry and labor to revitalize both shipping and ship­ building. The MTD, whose member unions represent workers in all segments of maritime operations asea and ashore, as well as a cross-section of America's organized workers, is the parent body, so to speak, of the highly effective net­ work of maritime councils which function on issues of mutual concern and interest in the various port cities up and down all coasts, on the Great Lakes and rivers. SIU members should understand the importance of the Maritime Trades Department, which has so often thrown its vital support to Seafarers' causes, just as it has in the causes of other affiliates whenever they have called upon the department for assistance. As a voluntary association of trade union organizations, the MTD is a classic example of effective inter-union cooperation at all levels, especially at the grass-roots level where it counts so much. AFL-CIO Convention Highlight At the AFL-CIO biennial convention, which followed that of the MTD, the highlight was clearly the dramatic appearance of Lech Walesa, the leader of the Polish democratic union movement and inspiration for Poland's struggle for freedom from the yoke of com­ munist party domination. Walesa, an electrician who began the struggle at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, is a worker who has fought in the trenches and who the communists have failed to muz­ zle despite repeated arrests and jailings. His appearance at the AFL-CIO convention was in response to an invitation extended to him some eight years ago but which Walesa couldn't accept until now because he feared the communist govern­ ment would not allow him to return should he have left Poland. Under his leadership, the free trade union organizatiori known as Solidarity, cracked the control of the communist dictatorship and brought about the first open elections since Russian troops installed the first Polish puppet leadership after World War 11. What is especially signiflcant about this remarkable achievement is that it is the direct result of trade union commitment to democracy. Walesa and his associates in Solidarity alone are responsible for giving Poles the taste of democracy and the hope for a better life. And the material support and encouragement that he was able to muster from beyond his own group almost exclusively came from free labor unions, particularly from the AFL-CIO unions of the United States. Seafarers should bear in mind, as all Americans should, that in all the mighty struggles against dictatorship and oppression, free trade unions were and are in the forefront of the battle for freedom; against the Nazism and the fascism of Hitler and Mussolini and the communism of Eastern and Central Europe, and wherever else the right to speak out is at stake. No other part of society plays as critical a role in the preservation of democracy as that of free trade unions. That's why those who seek to curb individual freedom first go after the trade unions. I Our Etest Ambassadors "'M •" :• ^ Among the many reasons for maintaining a strong and adequate American-flag fleet of merchant ships manned by American seamen is that it is in the nation's best interest to show our flag in the ports of the world, particularly when our vessels carry aid cargoes and other expressions of America's show of concern for the well-being of others throughout the world. And, equally important, American seamen can serve, as they so often have, as ambassadors of good will. Perhaps there can be no more striking example of the correctness of this view that the recent voyage, or rather mission^ of the MY Spirit of Texas, operated by Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Management, which left New Orleans with the first cargo of grain for Poland under the new U.S. assistance program in response to that nation's steps toward democracy. This was a historic moment and Seafarers can be proud of the role their union and their union brothers played in the event. The SIU and the Transportation Institute had a representative in Gdynia where arrangements had been made to celebrate the arrival of the Spirit of Texas and the discharge of its precedentsetting cargo. Details of this great ceremony and the exchange of fraternal greet­ ings between the SIU crew and the representatives of Solidarity, the free Polish trade union, appear elsewhere in the LOG, but I must express our pride in the MV Spirit of Texas crew who handled themselves in a manner that is a credit to their union and to all America. The report from the scene was that they were "outstand­ ing." • The irony in all of this is that some members of Congress who, fortunately, were outvoted by the majority of their colleagues, had attempted to have the Polish aid cargo shipped in foreign-flag bot­ toms, manned by foreign crews who could care less about creating good will for this nation. Had that been the case in the first shipment of aid cargo to Poland, it would have been what could be referred to, in the fancy language used by diplomats and politicians, as "a missed opportunity." Fortunately, the American flag flew over the vessel that tied up in Gdynia with U.S. grain and she was ably manned by an SIU crew of good will ambassadors. Polish Solidarity Officials Study SIU, Training Program Four officials of the independent trade union. Solidarity (Solidarnosc in Polish) looked to the SIU and the Lundeberg School for ideas that can be adapted in Poland. The Polish trade unionists were brought to the United States last month as guests of the AFL-CIO, the federation of national and in­ ternational unions in the United States. In a meeting with SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Joseph Sacco, the four union activists discussed how a trade union can protect its members' job security. Of partic­ ular interest to the Solidarity of­ ficials was the concept of the hiring hall. Upon hearing of the shipping and manpower procedures used by the communist regime in Po­ land, Sacco likened it to the crimp i.:.' f:''. Volume 51 Number 11 November, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthlyTiy the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glldewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith-, Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene, '• •:•• • 'j^ The Solidarity union members dock a ship in the Lundeberg School bridge simulator. system found in the United States earlier this century. Edward R^dziewicz, chairman of Solidarity's western Pomeran­ ian region and a member of the group's national executive com­ mittee, said his union finds itself in a position to change the system instituted by the communists. "But we must act quickly," Radziewicz told Sacco and SIU representa-. tives in the meeting, "because the. Polish people are fed up with 40 years under communism and now they want to see changes." Before 1989, Solidarity had functioned as an underground and outlawed democratic labor union. This year, the communist govern­ ment collapsed after negotiations with Solidarity that lead to elec­ tions. Today, Solidarity members hold positions in Parliament and the Prime Minister job. Other members of the Solidarity team were: Bogdan Zurek, direc­ tor of the inspection division for environmental protection at Huta Katawice and a vice director of Solidarity's environment commit­ tee., Edward Szwajkiewicz, an electrician by trade and a member of the presidium of the Solidarity temporary regional committee based in Gdansk and Tadeusz Piotrowki, secretary-general of the national section of Solidarity's steel workers union. At the Lundeberg School the Solidarity officials collected infor­ mation on training and joint labor/ management programs. .,j �'iwggi •• • 11989 Union-crewed Spirit of Texas Arrives in Gdynia with First Food Cargo SlU Moik Adsft lUott, SoBdaily, in SI^Aoad Cmmoay GDYNIA, POLAND—Members of the SIU paid tribute to Solidarity, Poland's free trade union, on the occasion of the arrival in the port city of the first U.S.-government generated food cargoes. member of the group's national More than 11,500 metric executive commission, with a let­ tons of sorghum were loaded ter from the SIU's President Mi­ in New Orleans last month chael Sacco to Solidarity's Presi­ and carried on the SlU-crewed Spirit of Texas, a vessel in the Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Man­ agement fleet. The grain arrived in Poland in early November. Bosun Fred Sellman spoke on behalf of the SIU during a ship­ board ceremony on November 2 attended by Solidarity niembers, the U.S. Ambassador to Poland John Davies, Bishop Czewslaw Domin — who serves as the chair­ man of the charity committee of the Polish Catholic Episcopate, representatives of the U.S./Polish Commission on Humanitarian As­ sistance and the Polish and Amer­ ican press. In a talk described by those present as "emotionally charged" and "moving," Bosun Sellman spoke of the respect American workers had for their brothers and sisters in Poland. Sellman, who has been shipping for 31 years, said SIU members and U.S. trade unionists had watched and lis­ tened in awe as Solidarity mem­ bers brought the communist gov­ ernment down. Solidarity was able to "pull it off by hanging tough, through diplomacy, tenacity and commitment," said Sellman. "When you stop to think about what they did, a handful of people in the shipyard, then they got an entire country behind them, and now it's affecting all of Eastern Europe," marvelled Sellman. Sellman presented Bogdan Lis, the head of Solidarity's interna­ tional affairs department and a dent Lech Walesa hailing the role of the independent union in Po­ land's emerging democracy. Lis thanked the people of the United States and American unions for their support of the democratic changes taking place in Poland. A mechanic by trade and a long time opponent of his country's communist system of government. Lis was arrested by the regime in 1984 for his attempts to establish a free labor movement. He was released in late '84, only to be arrested again by the Polish gov­ ernment in 1985. Lis was given amnesty in 1986 and went on to participate in the round table negotiations early this year between Solidarity and the communist authorities. It was these historic talks that led to the ar­ rangement for elections and an entry of the underground union. Solidarity, into the government. The SIU also donated four dic­ taphones to Solidarity. In pre­ senting the offlce equipment to Lis, Sellman said the SIU hoped the dictaphones would be of help to Solidarity members, office workers and officials. The SJU's ship committee, comprised of Sellman, Secretary Raymond Jones, Education Direc­ tor J. Badgett, Engine Delegate Edward L. Haymie, Deck Dele­ gate Teddy Daniels and Steward Delegate Larry Aldridge, handed out SIU pins, caps, scarves and jackets to Solidarity members. Detroit News Interviews Sellman When John Peterson, a reporter for the Detroit News, was writing a story on American labor's early and constant support for Solidarity he wanted to interview one of the thousands of U.S. trade unionists who gave money, time and hope to the outlawed Polish union. The AFL-CIO, knowing SIU members had just been in Poland delivering food cargoes carried on the Spirit of Texas, suggested Peterson caU the SIU. In a ship to shore call, Peterson interviewed SIU Ship Chairman Bosun Fred Sellman for an article that appeared in the Detroit News on Sunday, November 12. What follows are excerpts of the interview with the 57-year-old Bosun. Peterson:. What kind of reception did you receive when you docked in Gdynia? Sellman: They were evidently looking forward to our being there. Even the people up town when they saw you on the street knew that you were from the Spirit of Texas just by the way we were dressed and the way that we looked. They went out of thenthe Polish workers tell? way to be dice. Everybody treated SeDman: Well, they told some tales us like kings ... every place we about how really at times they had went. no guarantee they'd be around Peterson: What kind of stories did • -m . • i?-' It'; 1,^ "W -mi: Bosun Fred Sellman presents Solidarity officials with SIU pins, caps, jackets and scarves after a shipboard ceremony on the occasion of the arrival of the first American food cargoes to Poland. Accepting the SIU gifts are Solidarity officials Bogdan Lis (center), Andrzej Brzowski, Bogdan Olszewski and P. Wodyk. Adrian Karatnicki of the AFL-CIO's International Affairs Department (left) looks on. The Solidarity officials partici­ pating in the event thanked the SIU for its support of their struggle and presented the union with one of the organization's bronze me­ dallions. The ceremony on the Spirit of Texas was covered by Solidarity and European press. The union found it unusual that none of the footage filmed by American tele­ vision stations was available. Solidarity ("Solidamosc" in Polish) was bom in the shipyard of Gdapsk, Pol^d in 1980. It op­ erated as a legal and independent trade union until the crackdown of December 13, 1981 when the country's communist authorities imi:^sed martial law, confiscated Solidarity's property, seized its fiinds and jafled many of the or­ ganization's lexers and activists. During the time Solidarity op­ erated underground, the American labor movement, through the AFLCIO and its affiliates, sent the union printing presses, com­ puters, mimeograph machines, printer's ink, video cameras and radio broadcasting equipment. Working underground, the banned Polish union interrupted government radio broadcasts to deliver the message, "Solidarity Lives." By 1985,400 underground newspapers were being printed and distributed in Poland. In 1988, Sol­ idarity implemented successful strikes. On April 5,1989, the communist government signed an agreement with Solidarity to restracture the government and hold elections. Today, Solidarity members have been elected to many parliamen­ tary seats. The food cargo on the Spirit of Texas was the first sent under the American government's Polish aid program announced by President Bush during his visit to Eastern Europe last July. tomorrow because the govern­ ment would come down on them so tight, put them under house arrest, first one thing and another, .. and then tensions would ease a little bit. . . based on the premise that they had learned their lesson. . . .But as soon as they let them go back to work, they started the them up. They're not going to quit and they hung in there and they did it. Peterson: During your 31 years as a seafarer, have you had any ex­ periences that equal this one in terms of emotion? Sellman: Nothing, nothing that would equal this. It was like elec­ tricity going through everything over there. They know it's not going to happen overnight and they know it's going to be slow and long in coming. . . . Still, they're excited about it. Does that makes sense to you? It comes across to you, the people in the restaurants, the people just sit around in the shops. They're ex­ cited. It's like hey, we just had triplets, but you don't want to brag about it. I think they're also afraid to make too much out of it, be­ cause they don't want to make waves until it's been longer and they're a little more secure with their freedom. They're still think­ ing well maybe if somebody changes their mind, they'll come in hore and clamp down on us again. was my point when I said that by tenacity and commitment they had pulled something off that they couldn't have done by confrontation. I guess they finally just wore the author­ ities down. Now they're too pop­ ular, you can't really do anything to them, but neither can you shut Continued on page 13 • .W'-. • • , I- • '::y\ t 'i'k' . ' I't - , •' hj •••v., 4 < vi' i' '•» •• . . �m^-fm SOFARERS LOG Panama Debacle Exposes Of Iffettive U.5. ControP :• •itty-V'/.HV ~-»-U..i--yr--:-- • •If ' <£ Y.' ' •' • ( •; ' • VV-'.i':. ' . BTIT-': .' -1 V4t Mfc#:;^ i< t' > • •).-;• •' •' V-?- •" fe I' . 'iW..:' • ,.k 'Y •• ' y • \ -c.: . •ri- m-o :,•••" f. -v.;"" ;-• "-.• i. •: . -:, •• "f ••; • r.' 'I •, i'- r"' ft yy-?' :m.m r.;. ":-v:.^v.o With Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega thumb­ ing his nose at the United States, the ridiculousness of the so-called U.S. effective control over American owned foreign-flag ves­ ments, Noriega said no Panama­ nian ruler would let his country sels operating under the become another star in the U.S. Panamanian registry is a flag. cause of extreme embarrassment for the United States. Relations between Panama and the United States could only get worse if there was a shooting war. Earlier this month. President Bush announced ah all-out effort to support with LOG materials and fi­ Feature nances Norie­ ga's opposition. Meanwhile, the United States government pol­ icy labels ships that fly the Pana­ manian flag owned by U.S. citi­ zens as under the nation's "effective control" ,for military purposes. For years, the American gov­ ernment has sidestepped its re­ sponsibility to maintain a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet by insist­ ing that American-owned but for­ eign-registered ships are available U.S. policy labels ships flying the Panamanianflag as ^effectively controlled^ for military purposes. to the United States in times of national emergency or war. One of the principal havens for these runawayrflag operators is Panama, where the current mili­ tary and political debacle, coupled with longstanding efforts by the U.S. government to topple Gen­ eral Noriega's regime, explodes that myth of "effective control." On the one hand, the Depart­ ment of Defense considers Pana­ manian-flag vessels owned by U.S. citizens to be part of the fleet that would transport troops and cargo in the event of a military mobili­ zation. On the other, two U.S. federal courts have indicted Pan­ ama's ruler on drug trafficking charges, and President Biish has severed diplomatic relations with the Noriega regime. Noriega — responsible for the brutal beatings of Panamanian op­ position leaders and condemned throughout the world for election fraud — gleefully boasts of his power as Panama's strong-man, and insists he will continue to dodge pressures from the United States to bring him to justice on the drug charges. While raising the Panamanian flag during a birthday celebration shortly after American-courts an­ nounced the drug-running indict­ "We will stay with this flag and with this commander," concluded the man who ultimately controls Panamanian-flag ships. Yet, in the event of a military conflict, the U.S. government maintains it could "requisition" ships flying the Panamanian flag if the vessels meet American own­ ership requirements. What makes the Department of Defense believe that, in time of an American crisis, Manuel No­ riega would turn in his uniform as a general in the Panamanian De­ fense Force for a uniform as an admiral in the U.S. Navy? This fairy tale scenario is based on agreements made by American foreign-flag owners stating they will make their ships available to the U.S. government in the event of a national emergency. As a reward for this pledge, the runa­ way operator is eligible to partic­ ipate in a war risk insurance pro­ gram offered by the Maritime Administration. '^Patriotism of Convenience* The long-standing so-called "ef­ fective U.S. control" policy (EUSC) has come under contin­ uing attack from the SIU and other maritime unions because of its fraudulent nature. Arguing that the EUSC notion is unrealistic and a sham, the SIU has pointed out that the national interests of a foreign country will not always coincide with American security strategies. Furthermore, the SIU has em­ phasized that crews on foreignflag vessels have no allegiance to the United States. Proponents of a runaway flag fleet — including the nation's oil giants—^ claim that "effective U.S. control" demonstrates their pa­ triotic tendencies. But this is little more than "pa­ • • '-S triotism of convenience." They may pledge their allegiance to the American flag, but their first al­ legiance is to the profits they amass because they have reflagged their vessels abroad. The flag-of-convenience opera­ tors have run away to overseas registries precisely to evade U.S. taxes, enjoy the ability of hiring low-wage foreign nationals, avoid Coast Guard safety regulations and prevent exposure of their earnings in foreign currencies. SIU Denounces Sham in the September issue of the Seafarers LOG, SIU President Michael Sacco blasted the govern­ ment's policy of rigidly including foreign-flag vessels in U.S. na­ tional defense figures. Citing the Panamanian crisis, Sacco noted these inflated and fake numbers could lull the United States into a false sense of complacency. Relying on any theory that No­ riega would allow Panamanianflag vessels to take part in an American military mobilization makes the United States "look a little silly," the union noted. Although the U.S. government persists in clinging to its hollow theory of so-called "effective con­ trol," Sacco questioned whether, in time of national crisis, the United States would be able to count on an indicted drug trafficker shunned by the international community to come to its aid. "What does it take to wake up America?" asked Sacco. American military policy main­ tains a "forward strategy" of wag­ ing any conflict on the enemy's doorstep. That defense capability requires adequate and reliable U.S. Parent Company Foreign-Flag Merchant Ships (Asof July 1, 1988) Country No/Ships DWT Liberia Panama Bahamas Honduras 172 53 23 3 17,141,659 3,599,371 2,906,434 21,335 F B&O T 20 8 22 134 19 18 26 1 3 'k F: Freighters; refrigerated and unrefrigerated break bulk vessels, containerships, partial containerships, RO/RO barge carriers, cruise. B&O: Bulk dry bulk or combination liquid/dry. T: Tankers; crude petroleum, petroleum product, chemical tankers, LNG and LPG tankers. Source: Office of Trade Analysis and Insurance, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. There are 251 ships owned by Americans under the four registries re(»)gnized as ^effectively controlled* by the United States. m sealift power. The delusion of "ef­ fective control" creates a false sense of security and puts the United States at the mercy of unreliable foes like Manuel No­ riega. America Held Hostage The Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, established by the government to determine the ability of today's American fleet to meet our security needs, warned in its third report pub­ lished in 1988 that the militarily useful portion of the EUSC fleet can be expected to decline from the current total of 129 to only 53 ships by the year 2000. Chaired by Admiral Jeremiah Denton, a former Republican sen­ ator from Alabama, the presti­ gious commission pointed out that the nation should not be deluded into believing that all runaway vessels are militarily useful. What's more, the commission made clear that America cannot rely on the runaway-flag operators for military sealift capability. In words that cannot be misunder­ stood, it declared that America "cannot be held hostage to foreign economic strangulation." The report also addressed the potential for political differences that might arise between the United States and the runaway-flag ha­ vens, pointing out "the United States cannot in policy or practice depend on foreign assets, alone or in part, for assistance in situations where there are no commitments from our allies." Runaways Bring Cash to Panama The finance minister of Panama recently stated the income to his nation from its flag registry was close to $10 million in U.S. cur­ rency per year. The head of SECNAVES, the authority that oversees Panama's shipping registry, claimed the country's treasury receives a di­ rect annual income of $30 million in U.S. currency. Another $50 million is received in the form of fees paid to Panamanian agencies, lawyers and representatives who maintain offices for foreign-based companies. In other words, at a time when the Bush administration has com­ mitted itself to overthrowing the Noriega regime, it continues to encourage American shipowners to fatten Panama's treasury by operating their ships under that nation's flag. 1 �asnm NOVmBER, 1989 'Effective Contror Proves To Be A Sham In Crisis Situations '•. I-. • ' i ." •" Pictured above is a Panamanian-flag vessel docked at a U.S. port. In 1988, the United States government counted 53 ships under Panamanian registry that are owned hy American interests. How EUSG Policy Got Its Start -^', 'i • •'^ During the war of 1812, a num­ ber of American shipowners trans­ ferred their vessels to Portuguese registry to avoid capture by the British Navy. This strategic maneuver was a matter of military convenience and was employed only in wartime. Although there were always some American shipowners who have resorted to foreign-flag re­ gistry, the practice never amounted to much until World War II. The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 provided for military requi­ sitioning of vessels "documented under the laws of the United States." This was part of a con­ certed effort to help rebuild an American maritime industry that had been allowed to rust in layup in the years following the First World War, When allied shipping faced heavy damages inflicted by German Uboats, and tM Neutrality Act of 1939 tied this country's hands when it wanted to extend shipping as­ sistance to th^allies, the American government encouraged U.S. shipowners to transfer their ves­ sels to the friendly registries of Panama and Honduras. Flying the neutral flags of the two Latin American countries, these American-owned vessels were thus able to carry supplies to the allied forces with less risk of being torpedoed. Meanwhile, the Merchant Ma­ rine Act's requisitioning language was changed in 1939 so that in­ stead of providing a maritime mo­ bilization effort limited to vessels "documented under the laws of the United States," it extended the mobilization reach to include vessels "owned by citizens of the United States." As a result, when the United States entered the war, the Amer­ ican-owned vessels flagged in Pan­ ama and Honduras automatically came under control of the Amer­ ican government. ; v' ' • Bargain Basement Registries After World War II — with hundreds of war-built ships avail­ able to enter the shipping trades — the tax-free status, cheaper la­ bor and fewer regulations sdforded by the Panamanian and Honduran '•v , -.'J:- registries made it attractive for the oil monopolies, fruit companies, other carriers and many fly-bynight operators to actively seek out foreign-flag accommodations. The mass exodus from the American flag was exacerbated by a program called "trade-out-andbuild" enunciated by the Maritime Administration. MarAd claimed the transfer of war-built ships to the Panamanian, Honduran and Liberian flags would promote ship­ building at home. Maritime unions attacked the wholesale transfer to runaway re­ gistries, pointing out that such actions weakened the nation's se­ curity interest. Leaving a gaping hole in our defense capability, the unions argued, was a gamble not worth risking. The oil companies and other supporters of runaway flags pre­ vailed on the Department of De- The rhad desire of the runaway-flag owners to save a buck does not square with U.S. security interests. fense to endorse their efforts. This collusion resulted in the 1948 pro­ mulgation of the theory of "effec­ tive U.S. control." Maritime unions and military officers were assured by DOD and the State Department that this mysterious tie would inexorably bind the run­ away-flag operators and their ves­ sels to American interests. The Maritime Administration, in turn, made lucrative American war-risk insurance avaUable to vessels operating under the fraud­ ulent "effective U.S. control" theory. This valuable asset made Panamanian and Honduran flags and the Liberian registry, estab­ lished in the late 1940s, an even better deal for American shipown­ ers. Since 1948, maritime unions have repeatedly pointed out that the mad desire of the runaway-flag operators to save a buck does not square with America's national security interests. Although American military mobilization plans include Amer­ ican-owned vessels flying the Pan­ amanian, Honduran and Liberian flags — and since the early 1980s, the Bahamian flag — when ac­ tually called to action, the notion of "effective control" has crum­ bled. American maritime unions have pointed out that the phony umbil­ ical cord of "effective control" is based on agreements — not trea­ ties — with the governments of Panama, Honduras, Liberia and the Bahamas. Under international law, the unions note, only the state of registry has the right to requis­ ition vessels flying that country's flag. As recently as April 1988, the government's General Accounting Office (GAG) issued a report stat­ ing that EUSC ships "may not be requisitionable simply on the basis of ownership by foreign subsidi­ aries of U.S. corporations..." Many instances have brought America face to face with the fallacy of "effective control;" • In 1960, the Soviet Union dangled a few dollars under the noses of the runaway owners for lucrative oil transport charters. At a time when the Soviets were strengthening their position in Cuba, in open disregard of U.S. interests, American runaways car­ ried millions of tons of petroleum from the USSR to Castro's gov­ ernment. • During the war between Egypt and Israel in 1973, the U.S. tried to make good its pledge to aid Israel. The United States was ready to ship military and civilian sup­ plies to its beleaguered ally. But it found itself blocked from using American-owned vessels flying the Liberian flag. Why? Because the Liberian government had hastily passed an executive order prohib­ iting the use of Liberian-flagged vessels in U.S. efforts to support Israel's cause. • The Military Sealift Command chartered some American-owned foreign-flag vessels to transport supplies during the Vietnam con­ flict. The government agency re­ ported that, in some cases, the ships were prevented from sailing by Crewmembers who opposed American policies in Southeast Asia. T.f / .\.V fV-' "S- y. • '4; World Ranking of Countries' Merchant Fleets Based on Number of Vessels—1988 Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 26. 27. 28. • 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. •45. •45. 46. 47. •48. •48. •48. 49. •50. •50. 51. 52. 53. 54. •55. •55. Country Panama USSR Liberia Jap^n ' Greece China Italy Philippines United States Korea' West Germany Netherlands Spain Singapore United Kingdom Brazil India Turkey Indonesia Norway Denmark , France . Taiwan , • Sweden • Malaysia Argentina ' Senegal F •; Egypt Saudi Arabia Honduras Bulgaria Mozambique Iran Thailand Finland ^^ ' Canada Australia Belgium Venezuela , i V Mexico Madagascar Algeria Kuwait Portugal Ecuador Peru Cameroon Morocco Bangladesh Colombia Iraq Israel Chile Sri Lanka Pakistan Dominican Republic Nigeria Zaire Libya Switzerland Number DWT (000) 3,279 1,795 1,550 1,437 1,270 1,211 516 486 456 455 448 437 418 416 , F VFr-;'.:'. 395 FF.,- 333 ••F'. F; 332 .. , V-:-324. F. 319 1 . 279 '• 239 • 227 194 181 167 153 148 135 134 119 115 104 101 100 89 85 78 76 75 72 71 63 62 58 52 52 49 44 / 41 /. 41 . • 41 \ 40 \ 66,119 22,314 96,406 51,253 45,910 17,992 11,354 12,495 20,727 10,715 4,874 4,217 7,871 11,717 11,759 9,973 9,985 4,967 2,181 10,828 6,561 7,942 6,791 2,114 2,266 2,955 »»»«»« 38 38 36 35 34 31 29 29 V 1\. 1,330 • 4,626 550 »*#**» »»•*»» • »»*»»• y'yy: "• • -%'r • 'IF • ' 'i- • •. , • •if-..y • F'F 624 1,539 951 3,649 3,465 1,299 1,854 »*»»** 1,496 3,193 1,668 568 889 •»•».»» 474 413 579 842 631 754 WIS 603 524 508 'Denotes countries of equal rank. The table was compiled by the Transportation Institute from data provided by the following. | sources: Maritime Administration, Office of Technology Assessment, United States Trade Representative, United Nations Conference onTrade andDevelopment (UNCTADf,Prganlzation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Shipbuilders Council of America. \-Si", V-, . �'fi-;. sEAmmme •Hy 'Jf m Biennial MTD Convention Dologatos Urge Passage Of National Shipping and Shipbuilding Poliqr •f • Continued from page I W'S•i'". f^: > • < Vi tk. • >J • lich Bentley (R-MD), AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue and AFL-CIO Director of Legislation Robert McGlotten. Delegates attacked Eastern Air Lines for the company's union busting tactics that resulted in the current nine-month long strike being waged by MTD affiliates, the International Association of Machinists and the Air Line Pilots Association, The two unions are joined by the union representing Eastern flight attendants, the • ? •• 1C'. SIU President Michael Sacco opens biennial MTD meeting. Transportation Workers Union. MTD unions pledged to stand with their Eastern brothers and sisters by joining picket lines, providing material and monetary assistance. The convention maritime policy resolution passed with unanimous support of the delegates. It called for creation of a cabinet-level po­ sition with oversight responsibility for maritime affairs, endorsed a national sealift policy, affirmed the need to exclude maritime services from world trade negotiations, urged the U.S. government to take steps to address the projected manpower shortage in ship con­ struction, repair and operation and ptrentiZ i-V..' m"::w te |/'S j-l-\;;;', - ;• •: '- J- . - • 5? • • ; i' '. • .; of a compreP hensive pro­ gram to revi­ talize the U.S.flag fleet. MTD Ex­ ecutive Sec­ retary Treas­ urer Jean Ingrao reported Ingrao that all affiliates had backed the AFL-CIO's boycotts and pledged continued support of the United Mine Work­ ers in their fight with the Pittston Company, a conglomerate that unilaterally cut off the health cov­ erage of 1500 min^ worker reti­ rees, widows and disabled minors. The MTD delegates urged Con­ gress to pass legislation that would provide a mechanism to ensure funding of benefits programs for the striking mine workers. Senator John Breaux (D-LA) said Congress would not allow a weakening of the nation's cargo preference laws. Speaking of the Senate's maritime agenda for next year, Breaux said there was a great deal of interest in "cash transfer," the term used to describe a policy of having recipients of American foreign aid buy goods manufac­ tured or produced in the United States and shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. Breaux noted that in his 17 years in Congress he had never seen as much willin^ess to take positive ac­ tion in support of maritime. He con­ gratulated the MTD for its work de­ fending shipping and shipbuilding workers and pledged, 'Twill not do anything with­ out sitting down with you and mak­ ing sure you are Breaux part of the program to put maritime back in the fore­ front." Speaking on behalf of TRANSCOM, the joint defense agency that coordinates air, sea, rail and highway transportation for the military. Ma­ jor General John Stanford said the na­ tion's forward defense strat­ egy demands a viable, healthy U.S.-flag fleet. "A forward defense strat­ egy means we can defend this country on any Stanford beachhead in the world," said Stanford. "We need the capability to deploy rap­ idly, to move troops and to sustain them. . . 95 percent of what we carry to war would be carried on U.S.-flag carriers." Stanford said TRANSCOM is "absolutely concerned" that no new commercial ships are being built in the U.S. and that trained seafarers are in decreasing supply. In concluding, he told the dele­ gates, "TRANSCOM is your ad­ vocate. Use us as your advocate." Congressman Richard Gephardt (D-MO), who serves in the lead­ ership of the House of Represen­ tatives, spoke of the trade imbal­ ance and national deficit confronting the United States. He recalled a meet­ ing with Japanese businessmen who told him the United States should de­ nominate dollars to yen. "I am re­ minded," he said, "of the old adage— creditors make de­ mands, debtors ac­ Gephardt cept and follow de­ mands. Debtors are weak." Gephardt said it was time for Congress and the administration to institute fair trade, so an Amer­ ican businessman had just as fair a shake in Japan as a Japanese businessman has in the United States. m Delegates to the biennial MTD convention are pictured above in the meeting's opening session. in the world's merchant fleets and Congresswoman the number one industrial nation." Helen Delich Ben­ AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer tley (R-MD) told Thomas R. Donahue called for a the delegates national "maritime bluntly, "If we policy that assures should have to de­ a fair share of both fend freedom, we government and cannot do it with commercial car­ fast food hamburg­ goes" are allocated ers and french fries to U.S.-flag car­ out of the service Bentley riers. Robert economy." It will McGlotten, the take a strong merchant marine, AFL-CIO's legis­ she said. She charged that bu­ lative director said reaucrats were giving America "Politics is the Donahue away to foreigners, to the detri­ name of the game," and called on ment of the United States. "We delegates to get involved in fedneed a revolution of spirit, a spirit Continued on page 25 that savs America is number one AFL-CIO Delegafes Honor Lech Walesa WASHINGTON, DC—The 1989 Biennial convention of the AFLCIO was marked by the presence of Lech Walesa, the shipyard elec­ trician who heads Solidarity, Po­ land's free trade union movement, and the reaffiliation of the United Mine Workers Union to the "house of labor." "A vast movement for democ­ racy and freedom is developing in my country," said Walesa. "It is changing the political face of Po­ land and of the world. And that movement has been made possible only through the peaceful struggle of working people, of trade union­ ists like you and I," Walesa told the hundreds of delegates attend­ ing the AFL-CIO's 18th Consti­ tutional Convention during his November 14 speech. The reaffiliation of the United Mine Workers signals a strength­ ened solidarity among U.S. unions. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland welcomed the Mine Workers and five other unions that have affiliated with the AFL-CIO in the last ten years. "Today, we can proudly say that this movement is more united in solidarity and is more broadly representative of the whole family of labor than it has been for at least half a century," Kirkland said. In other convention action, del­ egates mapped out organizing strategies, legislative initiatives, programs to increase membership services and unanimously re­ elected AFL-CIO President Kirk­ land and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue to another two year term. Solidarity leader Lech Walesa (middle) is pictured above with SIU President Michael Sacco and his wife Sophie at the AFL-CIO convention. �'•: •>. • , NOWMBER, 1989 ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY The administration unveiled its long-awaited policy statement on sealift last month to generally un­ favorable reviews. It's not what the administration said, it's what it failed to say. "The administration's policy looks good on paper, but in prac­ tice, it is hollow because it offers no new approaches," sa;id CongressWoman Helen Bentley (RMD). The policy statement, said James Henry, president of the Transpor­ tation Institute, an association of 140 U.S.-flag operators, is "a pale reflection of previous drafts" that "adds little more than platitudes to the body of maritime statutes already in effect. "It is unfortunate that an initi­ ative that is the culmination of much concerted effort on the part of the industry and defense plan­ ners reflects so little of the input ofeither." In contrast to its predecessor, the Bush administration said the American-flag merchant marine would be the first source of sealift, and it de-emphasized the role Of the reserve fleet. But these wel­ come changes were all but ob­ scured by the administration's failure to back up its words with any concrete commitments. In issuing the statement, the administration stressed that while it supported a strong Americanflag merchant marine, it is opposed to legislation introduced in Con­ gress earlier this year incorporat­ ing recommendations made by the President's Commission on Mer­ chant Marine and Defense. Furthermore, the administra­ tion's sealift policy paper re­ mained deliberately vague on new monies for the maritime industry. Representative Bentley also blasted the notion that foreign-flag vessels would be available to the United States in a time of war. "The sealift policy is flawed be­ cause it makes the unfortunate assumption that U.S.-owned, but foreign-flagged vessels, coupled with allied shipping resources will Ikk kv . >' .' be readily available to the U.S. in the event of a war or national emergency. "There is a continuing belief, despite past actions to the con­ trary, that our allied and foreign mariners are willing to participate in our problems," Bentley said. After a short introduction reaf­ firming the importance of sea­ lift to the nation's defense strate­ gies, the policy statement made the following six points: • The U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine, to the extent that is possible, will be relied upon to provide sealift in peace, crisis and war. In peacetime, the Department of De­ fense will operate the minimum number of sealift ships, including reserve ships, to meet the Joint Chiefs of Staff s exercise require­ ments which cannot be accom­ modated by U.S.-flag vessels. • The U.S. might be forced to act unilaterally to protect its in­ terests, and when it does, suffi­ cient American sealift sources must be available. • In addition to the U.S.-flag merchant marine, the U.S. wijl continue to rely on the so-called effective U.S. control vessels. • The Department of Defense will determine sealift require­ ments and coordinate its efforts with the Department of Transpor­ tation. • The Departments of State and Transportation, the Special Trade Representative and other appro­ priate agencies shall ensure that international agreements and fed­ eral policies protect our national security interests and do not put the U.S. industry at a disadvan­ tage. • The development and imple­ mentation of specific sealift and supporting programs will be made with full consideration of the costs and benefits involved. New pro­ grams to enhance our ability to meet national security require­ ments shall compete for resources with other national security pro­ grams. Great Lakes Members Approve New Contract '" S' SIU members sailing aboard tbe four vessels in tbe Inland Lakes Management fleet approved a new four-and-a-balf year contract last month. Pictured above with SIU Bosun Jim Sbupert (center) are tbe union's Great Lakes Vice President Byron Kelley (right) and Algonac Port Representative Andy Goulet. Behind them is tbe vessel E.M. Ford. A' ; -- -Jk kv" Ships like tbe Tropicana, pictured above, were cited by the National Transportation Safety Board for widespread safety violations in a study released last month. Tbe Tropicana was singled out for refusing to install smoke detectors and was listed among several hazardous foreign-flag cruise ships. Study Blasts Safety Record Of Foreign-Flag Cruise Ships NTSB Urges Greater Government Control The government's safety watch­ dog agency, in a report to Con­ gress released last month, charged that many foreign-flag cruise ships operating from U.S. ports and car­ rying American passengers are floating safety hazards that could lead to a major sea disaster. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study recom­ mended greater and more strin­ gent regulation of the foreign-flag passenger ship industry. Among the safety threats cited by the government agency found on foreign-flag cruise ships, par­ ticularly the day trip vessels dock­ ing in Florida, were the inadequate training of crewmembers, the in­ ability of the crew to communicate in a common language with each other or the passengers, employ­ ees that didn't know how to fight fires and poor safety procedures. NTSB investigators said many cruise ships registered in Liberia, Panama and the Bahamas were particularly hazardous. Vessels singled out in the report were the Tropicana that sails from Port Ev­ erglades, Viking Princess from the port of Palm Beach, Discovery I from Miami and the entire SeaEscape fleet. 'Life Rafts, That Won't Float' Among the unsafe conditions found by agency investigators were rotted fire hoses, broken sprinkler systems, life rafts that wouldn't float and fire doors that wouldn't close. The agency criticized Carnival Cruise Lines for refusing to co­ operate with a government inves­ tigation of an accident involving the company's ship Celebration and a Cuban freighter last Feb­ ruary. The incident, which hap­ pened in international waters, left three Cuban seamen dead. The NTSB recommended the Coast Guard be extended authority to investigate international water ac­ cidents involving foreign-flag cruise ships based in the U.S. and pa­ tronized by Americans. Noting that American lives are 4 at risk, the NTSB urged greater governmental control over for­ eign-flag cruise ships. Investiga­ tors recalled instances where the cruise ship companies had refused to follow NTSB or Coast Guard recommendations. The Tropi­ cana's owners, for example, had resisted placing smoke detectors on the vessel, despite Coast Guard complaints. , .•). .f; • -ri' :• 'ti- k •' . - .K • ''K • The study found crewmembers unable to communicate in a common language. While American mariners are subject to alcohol and drug tests, foreign seamen working on for­ eign-flag vessels sailing in Amer­ ican waters and carrying U.S. cit­ izens are not. The agency called for legislation granting Coast Guard authority to test employees aboard foreign-flag vessels operating reg­ ularly from U.S. ports. Other recommendations in the report were mandatory central­ ized automatic fire controls, ven­ tilation systems that shut down in the event of a fire, fire doors equipped with release mecha­ nisms, automatic sprinklers and regularly conducted emergency drills. The agency suggested that crew language barriers be eliminated by having at least 75 percent of the crew able to communicate in Eng­ lish. The NTSB also urged better and ongoing crew training, fire fighting classes, onboard manuals available to all crewmembers on their ship's operation and better dissemination of shipboard emer­ gency procedures. The NTSB's report is now be­ fore Congress. Consideration of the findings will begin in next year's legislative session. • • " ' ••• 'hv • • '-v. • r.-. T" ,, ''ki' A"-; k- V' • • " t' '?••••' f �SaFARCRS m /7f General Serretary Upholds IH/IU Suspension .••'-"li-'r/.a,' .• '•» -•' Of ).; I> ' l!K^ V' ••yO:.' -0"- S'l'- ""r ' ,i 1 • 't'f t: T^. • a- I I The head of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has ruled that the Cayman Islands-based International Mari­ time Union (IMU), a group with connections to District 1 MEBA/ NMU, can no longer claim to be an American organization for pur­ poses of the ITF's flag-of-convenience (FOG) organizing campaign. The decision was made public in an October 16 communication from Harold Lewis, the ITF's general secretary, to representatives of seamen's unions from around the world. • • American unions, under ITF policy, have thd first shot at or­ ganizing seamen working on for­ • i. •.'. hO.' o eign-flag vessels that are owned by U.S. citizens. The ITF, an international federation of trans­ portation unions, allows a bona fide national seamen's group first jurisdictional rights to flag-of-convenience vessels owned by indi­ viduals of the same nationdity. Once a ship is organized by the national union, the contract is sub­ mitted to the ITF's Fair Practices Subcommittee to determine if it meets ITF standards. Upon ap­ proval of the collective bargaining agreement, the ITF issues the sig­ natory company a so-called Blue Certificate that signals to the world's maritime community the vessel is operated with a union contract. Coast Guard Proposes New Tankerman and Z-Card Rules 00 1 .n '.• . .. X-' w • ' •• -^. I i\.- tf'. ;•-•'*». . r' irii. 'i 0 I-: ^'• -f:-. iS' • I: Mr. (;• , i:. i(: ; " rr-~• •• •' r • ' The U.S. Coast Guard is pro­ posing changes in the issuance of merchant mariner documents and the status of pumpmen and tankermen in an effort to prevent oil spills like those that wrecked America's coasts this spring. The regulations were presented to the public in the Federal Reg­ ister last month and the Coast Guard is soliciting commentary. Spokesmen for the agency said the government would like to see the new regulations in place by early next year. Currently, the Coast Guard is holding hearings around the country to encourage suggestions on the possible changes. The agency has proposed the issuing of new Coast Guard doc­ uments every five years. In the event such a proposal is enacted, the Coast Guard proposes that individuals already in possession of a Z-card be allowed to keep their documents for up to five years after the law is adopted. The changes regarding tankers and barges would eliminate the pumpman and tankerman en­ dorsements as they now are writ­ ten. In their place, the Coast Guard is proposing endorsements in the following categories: TankermanPIC (person-in-charge) for tank­ ers, Tankerman-PIC for barges, Tankerman-Assistant and Tankerman-Engineer. According to SIU Assistant Vice President Augie Tellez, who has been monitoring the Coast Guard's proposals, the suggested changes should not result in lower manning scales. He said there is a possi­ bility that personnel could be in­ creased. The proposals, as presented, re­ quire tankers of more than 5000 gross tons to carry a minimum of two tankerman-PIC's, three tankerman-assistants and two tankerman-engineers. On tankers of less than 5000 gross tons, the proposals call for at least two tankermanPIC's and two tankerman-engineers unless only one engineer is required. Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea^ manship, reported his group is prepared to change course mate­ rial to accommodate the new reg­ ulations. If the proposed tankermen rules go into effect, new classes covering Coast Guard en­ dorsements for dangerous liquids and liquified gases will be added to the curriculum, he said. "After speaking with Christo­ pher Heizer at Coast Guard head­ quarters, it appears our currently approved tankerman course will suffice for our pumpmen and tankermen engaged with dangerous cargoes," Eglinton said. "How­ ever, our LNG tdnker personnel may need a different course." If the new endorsements are adopted, the Coast Guard said Lundeberg School class certifi­ cates will be accepted as a sub­ stitute for their tests. Both Tellez and Eglinton view this as a posi­ tive step because Lundeberg School courses can emphasize hands-on training. Questions about the IMU's le­ gitimacy were raised by District 2 MEBA and the SIU at a May meeting of the ITF's Fair Practices Committee, a forum that brings together the world's free seamen's unions. The two U.S. unions asked how a Cayman Islands-based group could represent itself to foreign seamen's unions and to owners of foreign-flag vessels as being "American." At the May meeting, the ITF suspended the issuance of Blue Certificates to companies that had signed collective bargaining agree­ ments with the IMU until an in­ vestigation had been completed to determine the nationality of the organization. In his October 16 communica­ tion, Lewis said prior to the March 1988 merger between District 1 MEBA and the National Maritime Union, the IMU was considered by both the ITF and the NMU to be an affiliate of the NMU. In September, Lewis was informed by the president of District 1 MEBA/NMU that the "IMU did not become an affiliate of MEBA by virtue of the District No. 1 and National Maritime Union merger, nor has the IMU since attained the status of an MEBA affiliate." "In light of this information," said Lewis, "there are no longer any grounds, by any test, for re­ garding the IMU as effectively American. ... My conclusion, then, has to be that the IMU is no longer qualified to negotiate or conclude collective agreements for U.S.-owned FOC ships within the terms of ITF policy and practices and has not been so since the NMU's merger with MEBA Dis­ trict 1." Lewis also informed the ITF's member unions that the "practical consequences" of the decision would be considered in further ' communications. Senate Leader Backs Down On Cargo Preference Fight Senators who proposed that food cargoes to Poland be exempted from the nation's cargo preference laws threw in the towel on No­ vember 14 and withdrew their amendments. "Let me be candid, I have de­ cided not to offer these amend­ ments because I do not have the votes," said Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole, a leading proponent of farm interests that have long sought to ship American food aid on foreign-flag vessels. As a result, both the House and Senate versions of the Polish aid bill are free of any changes in existing cargo preference laws that require 75 percent of American food giveaways to be carried on U.S.-flag ships. For the past several months, long-time cargo preference oppo­ nents have tried to capitalize on the emotional events in Eastern Europe by seeking a waiver of U.S.-flag shipping requirements on food cargoes going to Poland. Last month, the House of Rep­ resentatives defeated a similar proposal in October by a vote of 228-170 after a dramatic floor de­ bate. ^Let me be candid ... I do not have the votes.^ — Senator Dole Speaking at a convention of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO this month. Sen. John Breaux (D-LA) questioned the real motives of the amend­ ment's backers. If they were really concerned about cutting costs, he said, then "why not just buy the grain from Argentina or Brazil? I'm sure Senator Dole wouldn't support that." Mel Pelfrey Mel Pelfrey Of D2 MEBA Dies at 59 Melvin H. Pelfrey, Great Lakes vice president of the District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation-American Maritime Of­ ficers, died of a heart attack while on vacation in Colorado on Oc­ tober 17. Known to many as a champion of U.S. Great Lakes mariners for more than 30 years, Pelfrey, 59, chaired the Great Lakes Task Force, a government/labor/indus­ try coalition that promoted legis­ lative programs to promote mari­ time growth in the eight-state region. He was also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment Toledo Port Council, vice president of National MEBA, trustee of the District 2 MEBAAMO Pension, Medical, Vacation and Safety and Education Plans. Pelfrey was the son of a steelworker. He left home shortly after high school to work in the "Pitts­ burgh Fleet" of the Great Lakes iron ore carriers owned and op­ erated by the former U.S. Steel Corporation. He obtained his first licensed position in 1954. In 1956, the Ohio native helped organize and lead a successful three-week strike for union rec­ ognition. The action resulted in a three-year contract that included many significant improvements: overtime for work in excess of 40 hours a week—rather than the industry standard of 56 hours be­ fore overtime, paid holidays and vacations and seniority in hiring. By 1957, Pelfrey had been elected vice president of what was to be­ come District 2 MEBA. In 1978, he was named to his first term as Great Lakes executive vice pres­ ident of the union. Pelfrey and District 2 MEBA President Raymond McKay estab­ lished the world's first fully inte­ grated bridge-engine room-radar/ ARPA ship simulator training pro­ gram at the union's Toledo facility in 1980. The daily newspaper of Toledo, OH, the Toledo Blade, eulogized Pelfrey in an editorial. Pelfrey, said the newspaper, raised Tole­ do's status as a first class port and stabilized labor relations in the city "without sacrificing an iota of commitment to trade unionism. Toledo is known first and foremost as a labor town, and no one carried labor's flag more proudly, or with greater integrity, than Melvin Pel­ frey." :,:W �NOW/HSfff, 1989 '7*^ •-T •s'^ ••••-- -•'- •••• -• • • • • - - - .- Vl'-W"^ •/ SIU Gov't Services DIvlsioh Lends Hand in Earthquake Clean-up SIU members who work for ^he Military Sealift Command helped to clean the MSCPAC headquar­ ters last month after the Oakland (CA) building was rocked by the largest earthquake to hit the region since 1906. The five-story facility suffered minor structural damage to some walls, windows and steps. File cabinets and picture frames crashed to the floor during the 17 seconds of rumbling. The building was closed for 14 hours after the quake to make sure there was no more damage. Most employees were given two days of administrative leave as water was not available for 40 hours after the disaster. SIU members, who sail in un­ licensed positions on MSCPAC vessels, came to the command's building in Oakland to lend a hand. Some were there at the time of the earthquake because they had been awaiting their next ship as­ signment. Navy ships, helicopters and Seabees provided emergency services and assisted in the recov­ ery efforts following the earth­ quake. The USNS Mercy housed a large number of Seabees who worked to restore vital services to Naval Supply Center Oakland and other military installations. The hospital ship also stood by with emergency medical facilities that included extensive blood bank services. SIU Member Is NATO Srhelar A 14-year veteran of the SIU has been awarded a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) en­ dowment to study the effects of petroleum pollution on the oceans. As part of his scholarship studies, 35-year old James Gravelek par­ ticipated in the SlU's new oil spill prevention and emergency con­ tainment and clean up course at the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Currently enrolled at Cleveland State University in Ohio and working towards a masters in ur­ ban studies, Gravelek has nar­ rowed the focus of his studies to environmental risks posed by ma­ rine transport of hazardous chem­ icals. To this end, he obtained the NATO fellowship to inventory maritime accidents involving li­ quified gases, other bulk chemi­ cals and chemicals transported in package form in U.S. waters since 1983 and to list counter measures such cargo transfer, recovery at sea and chemical treatment used in these events. Deck-department member Gravelek is excited about his stud­ ies and the NATO scholarship. "It is quite an honor," Gravelek said. "It also is quite a challenge and I look forward to it." Since attending the Seafarers ;7V-g- Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship as a trainee, Gravelek has continued to pursue a mari­ time education. Gravelek applies for any scholarship or grant avail­ able in his field of studies. That is how he came across the NATO grant. The Cleveland, OH native had dropped out of junior college when he enrolled in the Lundeberg School's trainee Class 187 in 1975. He had worked on several vessels, including the Delta Queen, before being accepted to study at Piney Point. "1 wanted to learn as much as 1 could, as quickly as I could," he recalled. Instructors' notes from his days as a trainee included re­ marks like "ambitious" and "hard working." Upon graduation as a trainee, Gravelek said, "If it were not for the SIU, I would be alone on the wet lonely streets." Within two years, Gravelek up­ graded with AB and FOWT en­ dorsements and had obtained his union "A" book. During this time he continued to pursue a college education. He used the training he had received at Pjney Point, in­ cluding celestial navigation in 1981, and the school's correspondence program, to obtain one of the first Associate in Arts in nautical sci­ -if*! & MSCPAC unlicensed mariners, awaiting reassignment in Oakland last month when the Northern California earthquake struck, help clean the command headquarters. Unlicensed mariners working for MSCPAC are members of the SIU. ence degrees from Charles County Community College in Maryland. In 1982, Gravelek applied for and won a two-year Seafarers Scholarship. He used the funds to get a Bachelor of Arts in urban studies from Cleveland State Uni­ versity in 1984. All during this time he was sail­ ing and upgrading: LNG in 1979, Quartermaster in 1984, and Master Mate - Freight Towing and Sealift Maintenance and Operations in 1985. He also became a member of District 2 MEBA. In the fall of 1986, Gravelek attended Plymouth Polytechnic, a higher education institution in En­ gland. Through the school's De­ partment of Shipping and Trans­ port courses, he learned more about port management, towage, sal­ vage and offshore operations. Gravelek expects to graduate from his current masters program at Cleveland State by spring 1990. He has applied to work On his Ph.D. at the National University of Singapore. Gravelek believes he owes the SIU for all the opportunities the union has provided him. He hopes to repay the union through the research he has conducted and his recommendations for maritime disaster prevention. 1^7 m 'J' ''M- USNS Diehl Qm Gives Tom of Ship Residents of the village of Whittier, AK got a good view of their first Military Sealift Command oiler thanks to four members of the SIU. Bosun/Mate Arthur Luellen, AB's John Fahey and Michael Hayes and OS Kevin Stewart as­ sisted in giving tours aboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl to WhitT tier's grade-school students, local officials and most of the town's 300 residents. The Diehl spent six days in Whittier to take on fuel while par­ ticipating in the exercise PACEX 89. The crew of the 180,000-barrel ship showed their appreciation for the village's hospitality by hosting a chili cookout the final night the vessel was in town. Whittier is located at the west­ ern end of Prince William Sound between two glaciers. The only access to the village is by sea­ plane, ship or train through a ninemile tunnel. The port is ice-free year round. Much of the talk with the; cr^w concerned the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Although Whittier was not directly affected by the March disaster, the residents talked can­ didly about the accident as the community's primary industries are fishing and tourism. The only trouble that occurred during the stay was when a black bear wandered through Whittier one evening blocking the path of a crewmember trying to visit town. The crewmember waited for the bear to move before he continued on his journey. BALL James Gravelek adds to his research on the effects of pollution to the maritime environment in a recent Oil Spill Prevention and Emergency Containment and Clean-up course at Piney Point. 'i Chief Mate Bob Wiley (left) and SIU crewmembers gave tours to Whittier area residents of the USNS Diehl while the ship was docked at the western end of the Prince William Sound. •;" M- • • S- /f; �SaFMEKSm W-:M tSj; ife -'«!; • ••- < •:- •^.; , • i •-: . v.', • I-,.. . •:' ' MiSM " , •i:i' 'B :ii •l-v 'fl- Pr W' ' ft.• V m§§im. i%.. ;r;ft-ft.;:.. 'r .'•••v:; More than 150,000 people attended the Housing Now demonstration in Washington, DC l^t month (photo left). Above, pictured in front of the Capitol building are SIU members (front r^, left to right) Richard McTernan, Kenneth Spruill Jr., Sidney Stratos II, Jeffrey Peterson, Thomas Cyrus, Anthony Tine, Rodney Norris, Nicholas Marcantonio, (back row, left to right) Michael DiAngelo, W. Moody, Wendell Price Jr., Mark Moran, Brien Collins, Marvyn Chester and Mark Drinkard. banners with their union's insig­ While 150,000 people marched nia, participated in the demon­ in Washington, DC demanding an stration. SIU member Bob Morard end to homelessness and creation said, "It's pretty good being here. of affordable housing, SIU mem­ I was at the rally last month for bers assisted rally organizers by the Eastern strikers. The SIU working with the many famous turned out there too." actors and musicians that joined SIU members not only attended the October 7 demonstration. When the rally, but played a key role asked how he felt to be part of the serving as marshals. Dominic Ray, event, SIU member Keith Hall an SIU member, said, "It's a real said, "I'm proud because it's for opportunity to be here today. You a real good cause." don't get many chances to help The rally, organized by a broad people out, especially when they coalition of more than 200 orga­ really need it." nizations, including the AFL-CIO, SIU member Michael Sardpnne brought together individuals from told the LOG he was glad to play all walks of life. a role in the rally. "I'll be shipping Jack Joyce, president of the In­ out in a couple days, my first ship. ternational Union of Bricklayers This is just icing on the cake," he and Allied Craftsmen, an AFLsaid. CIO affiliate, speaking to the crowd of thousands, said decent housing has become unaffordable "for working people and the working poor. America is in danger of not being America anymore." Joyce heads the AFL-CIO housing com­ mittee and acted as the federation of international and national union's liaison to the Housing Now march. Thousands of trade unionists, wearing caps, jackets and carrying Top photo, Katy Sagal, who plays "Peggy Bundy" on the TV show "Married with Children," autographs upgrader Brent Lainnier's SIU hat. Directly above, Thomas Guffey is pictured with actress Heather Locklear. |;f "'T :|,P,:;V 1i" :' •- Lou Gossett Jr. (center) is flanked by SIU members Dave Coleman (left), Jerry Woods, Charles SpradUn and Brien Collins. Above, Stoney Jackson with Lundeberg School safety department representative Joan Westmoreland. SIU members Sean McCh^ky (left) aitd C. Perez are pictured in front of the rally's stage area. �!S5W< 7989 •1 .»e* OA»„ »/ r;;y> •'n,., -^-; •».-r ; %n-',,>.is Jiy-rt'U A.4J- •.. . .- -•<;-•••• n Twelve Bosuns Complete Intensive Recertification Course :',?,;iva' • :<."-L:A\- • /,.' 'b-- ,'W r^.s'' ^ .•• ^V.-Aniv, Twelve SIU men obtained seniority with the SIU. Take recertified bosun status upon advantage of Piney Point fa­ graduating earlier this month cilities. And learn to work as from an intensive six week a team — the SIU, seamen course at the union's Harry and industry. American sea­ Lundeberg School of Sea­ men are the best. Welcome manship. aboard." Bosun John Noble de­ Jessie Thomas said he scribed the course: "The would do his part to spread hands-on training has up­ the word about the union's graded our skills in oil spill training schedule. "I'll tell prevention or containment, my fellow crewmembers to first aid, CPR, fire fighting, get back here and do their crane and fork truck opera­ part to upgrade." tions. Classroom work hais Garry Walker summarized increased our knowledge in for all the bosuns. "This is damage control, underway an opportunity for me to replenishment and helo (hel­ thank everyone — those of icopter) operations." you at the school, the union When asked what course officials, the members . . ." he found the most helpful. Tony Zizzo emphasized the Bosun Raul Iglesias an­ importance of getting to know swered, "I don't really know each other— members, staff, which was the best because officials — and working to­ all were very interesting. I gether. "Maybe we'll get a liked the classes so much, I Graduating on November 6 from the union's bosun recertification class are: (third row, left baseball team out of the wanted more time for each to right) Jessie Thomas, Calvin M. Miles Sr., Peter M. Glennon, Garry D. Walker, Robert deal," he said. In response, one, especially the crane op­ Studverud (second row, left to right) Michael Johnson, Tim Koebel, Anthony Zizzo, (front the audience clapped with erations," he said. approval. row, left to right) Marc Galliano, John Rountree, John Noble and Raul R. Iglesias Sr. "Also, first aid, CPR and After the graduation cerfire fighting courses were very helpful because for the enthusiastic manner in which they shared emony, some of the instructors gave their at sea we never know when we will be in a their knowledge. "The staff should be thanked thoughts on the group of twelve. Oil spill pre­ situation that will demand our skills and ad­ for putting up with us," quipped John Rountree vention and emergency clean up instructor Jim vanced training," said Iglesias. who also mentioned the high quality of the Shaffer said, "They were extremely._attentive school's facilities. and seemed to take a great interest in the anti­ During the graduation ceremony, which took pollution nature of the course." Harry Alongi, place as part of the union's Piney Point mem­ Looking directly at the trainees attending the one of the sealift course instructors added, bership meeting, Peter Glennon tanked those membership meeting, graduating bosun Robert "They were extremely receptive and well de­ on the school's staff for all their help. Michael Studverud said, "For all you trainees, this is serving of their recertification." Johnson said he had sailed for 23 years of sailing where it's at. If you want to be a captain . . with the SIU before coming to the Lundeberg whatever you want to be, you can get there The union's bosun recertification program School, but he was ready to come back. through this union and this school." began in 1972. To date the union's school has Timothy Koebel said he was impressed with John Noble also had a brief statement for the graduated 718 bosuns from the program that is the efforts of the union on behalf of the mem­ trainees: "Seafaring is a rewarding profession. designed to increase familiarity with shipboard bership and he thanked the school's teachers So study, ship out and upgrade. Earn your technology. _ ... •.•'-'i'-: '• riL-QS# ' ' " «C>- ', .J:; : •.r' .-r ' v"' • '- ^' , • /A • '-TJ. What the Bosuns Are Saying '•A Mark Galliano John Rountree "I'm glad to have had the chance to be in the bosun recertification program. I've learned some thjngs that w'll help me perform my job better. I would encourage anyone who has a chance to upgrade to come to the school and do so. If they want to learn, they can learn here." "When you think you know everything, it's time to go back to Piney Point. They'll prove you don't." "The bosun recertification pro­ gram gives us the opportunity to meet and compare information with seamen of equal interest and to work together as a team on new maritime concepts that will be beneficial to the industry, brother seamen and the union." Anthony L. Zizzo V"-- Robert Studverud "This school makes it possible to go as far as you want in the mar­ itime industry. I personally don't Raul Iglesias know any other union that has this much to offer its members. If you "The union has advanced tremen­ have the desire and persistence dously since I joined in 1947. For it's all right here for you to take." example, in those days, we relied on self-study for upgrading. We didn't have a school at that time. Garry Walker Being my first time at Piney Point, I was surprised to see how well "I would like to' thank the union things are going here with all the for this opportunity (to upgrade), training and different courses we but most of all I want to thank the have here." old timers who took the time and patience to teach me all I needed John Noble to know to do the job." "We are lucky to have a union that thinks enough of its members to build a place like this, for our benefit. It's up to you (the mem­ ber) to use it." mf'p' :Sf?The bosuns' course schedule included classroom learning and hands-on training. In the top photo, bosuns study communication skills with instructor Sandy White (left). Below, the group prepares for an oil spill simulatimi exercise. '•! . • �n~ i-i- iih :^r.. |2Vp'ltSSsf ^ : :;:;iSSg|^gp;.g:si0 • -- J ' i/'-. Inquiring Seafarer I If. ^ r: •>>,•-" •ft :.')fC y\-. : rv.':•• / :• • >•?: &'• v' |V It a ^7.:V* • • •- .4 •f •A t Question: What was your, first trip like? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Philadelphia.) Jim Sanders, Bosun—My first ship was the Overseas Joyce in 1968. It was going back and forth in the Mediterranean. I'd been in the Navy before that for 12 years so it wasn't any­ thing new to me. It's just that I'd wised up. There is more money sailing on merchant ships than there is in the Navy. Charles Collins, Wiper—I started sailing in De­ cember of 1960 out of Philadel­ phia. Then there was this school program in New York, that's what got me started. My first ship was Cap­ tain English's ship, a T-2 tanker. I was on the ship from Staten Island, NY to Galveston, TX to a shipyard for repairs, which I didn't understand at the time. I came back to New York and the school. Then within three days, the union flew me out to a tanker and I made the rounds, almost around the world. Joseph Mosakowski, AB—I think it was 1951, it could have been 1952. I can't remem­ ber exactly but it was in May on a tanker. All I can remember is getting sick and throwing up. I said if the ship ever got back in I was going to quit, but I didn't. I went out on another trip and wound up staying for 33 years. The only thing that happened on the first trip was that I never felt like that in my life. Seasickness is really bad. You feel like you're dying. I can't remember the name of the ship, but I'll re­ member it when I get home. J,; ",> '-r Joseph Power, Captain—^I came into the union in 1957 and worked as a deckhand up until 1972. Then I got my mate's license through the union's school and later my captaim^ilot license the same way. The first year I worked mostly in the har­ bor, but the second or third year I took a trip down to James River, Morehead City to bring back a dead Liberty ship. We had a hell of a storm with winds 80-85 miles an hour off of Cape Hatteras. We lost the ship, then we lost radio contact and radar on one of our tugboats. We drifted out there for about 12 to 13 hours. The captain decided to go back to Morehead City to tell the Coast Guard we had lost the Liberty ship. Another tug went later and brought the ship in. 'i' • /•'.V •'< - SlAfUim £06 'iv:' 'r.V Rowland (Snake) WilUams, Shop Steward—In 1944, when I was 16,1 went to the Maritime School at Sheep's Head Bay. I spent three months there and then in December of '44 they shipped me out of the mari­ time school to the SIU hall which was then at 51 Stanton Street, I believe. I went down there at 8:00 at night and they gave me a firemen's job on the Richard Bassett, a Liberty ship. I went aboard at midnight and at 4:00 a.m. we sailed out of the New York harbor to finish load­ ing in Philadelphia. From there we proceeded to Rotterdam and they were still shooting the buzz bombs over that area. Billy McCorkie, Trailer Inspec­ tor—I came around in 1975 and my first ship was an old T-2 converted tanker, the Rockford Island. It's probably in the graveyard by now. I hope it is. I was on a coastwise trip and it was a great experience for me because I always wanted to travel. I started seeing places, going through the Panama Canal, which is a wonder of the world. On my first trip the plant used to break down in the middle of the ocean. The ship had terrific engi­ neers at the time and they would always get it going. George Tanner, Deckhand—^My first trip was April of 1981 on the Peggy S. for Steuait Trans­ portation. It was a coastwise trip and it was an experience. I en­ joyed it. I liked working on the water. It was something I had never done before. I was a deck­ hand. The first trip we ran into a little rough weather. I did get seasick. I liked the food on­ board. It was good. Bob Oppel, QMED—What really stands out in my mind from my first trip is the Phil­ ippine Islands. We visited one port in the Philippines and one in Vietnam. Then we went back to Panama and to Savannah, GA where the ship was laid up. This was in June of 1968 on a Water­ man ship. Genearo Angelo DeCola, Lasher— My first job was in 1941 on a Panamanian-flag ship as a messman. I made the one trip, then I got off. I was the only American and I was the only one that could speak English. Sea Story Once I sailed on a voyage in the early part of World War II that would put any fiction sea story to shame. With a cargo of Russian planes and tanks for Kirmshaw, Iran, while at anchor in Norfolk, VA and waiting to join a convoy, our steering gear was sabotaged and we dropped our anchor to avoid ramming an ammunition ship ... To name some of our un­ usual events: men disap­ peared, drinkihg water was shut off, food vanished. We slept with one eye open. Being the engine room del­ egate prompted me to meet with our ship's captain, as these events were beyond our comprehension. In turn, he told me his life had been threatened. I assured him 100 percent cooperation and we had a super crew that would never fail his command. Our first day in Iran was very disappointing. A foreign youth working in our cargo hold, after stealing a handful of food, was removed from our ship crying. He was executed under direction of a Russian officer. At times I imag­ ined hearing the youth crying. We had a stop over near Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon, at that time, was out of bounds for Americans, but four of us young brave ones de­ cided we would have a day of fun in Sidon. While enjoying ourselves at a carnival, we were apprehended by the local police chief. We knew that once in their jail or stockade, our goose would be cooked. Knowing Arabs cannot bear pornography or partial nudity, I whispered to my friend, who al­ ways carried an American pin-up girl in his pocket, "Show the chief a picture of your sister!" While the chief was spitting and choking we escaped in a John Boat Editor's Note: Brother Pete Salvo, a retired SIU member living in McKeesport, Pennsylvania wrote this "sea story" for the Seafarers LOG. Brother Salvo would like to hear from his shipmates. His ad­ dress and phone are: 800 Fawcett Avenue; McKeesport, Pennsyl­ vania 15132; (412) 672-4607. by Peter Salvo, SIU Retiree to sea. After all night paddling and bailing water with a tin can, at day­ break we boarded a freighter. The officer of the day said we were the first hitchhikers ever seen in the Suez Canal Zone. Before separating, we came to the conclusion Betty Grable saved us . . . (When). . . leaving for the States our only food was C-rations and black coffee. After an Atlantic storm our ship became disabled and our slow speed was a threat to our convoy. With a German wolf pack near us, ° we were left behind as bait to save the convoy. Our ship was breaking up from Stem to stem and the captain said, "We are going to capsize or break in two." Thinking that our luck had run out, I told my. shipmate and friend who had shared my fo'c'sle for the last six months, "I'll see you in 'Davy Jones's locker.'" He just smiled. His name was Marty Breithoff and he was the late Tampa, FL port agent and one of our greatest seamen ever to sail on an SIU ship. By an act of God, we made it to Philadelphia with no food, life­ boats or rafts. Also, the davits were missing. Our ship was boarded by an army of FBI agents trying to find a logical explanation for the mys­ terious events of this voyage. I had never believed in ghosts until I sailed aboard the Liberty Ship SS Aedanus Burke. Any brothers still with us who are not real busy telling the grandkids about the ghost ship, I would appreciate hearing from you. HELP 5PAD HELP YOUContribute Today �h'. ;/••:; •<-•1 V' NOVEMBER, 1989 13 :• •-'•n-V~':y:^ri^i''^:S>1'!---'y Breaux Bill Would ixdude Blaritlme ham Trade Talks Legislation urging the exclusion of maritime services from the world's trade talks was introduced last month by John Breaux, the Democratic Senator from Louisi­ ana. Twenty-four Senate cosponsors added their names to the bill. Similar legislation in the House, at last count had 130 cosponsors. Despite the congressional ac­ tions and the advise of the mari­ time community, on October 24 the administration's trade repre­ sentatives submitted a preliminary negotiating paper that included maritime services to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) council. A united maritime industry and labor coalition, representing more than 200 organizations, including the SIU, continues to press the administration to keep maritime off the negotiating table. The mar­ itime community has pointed out that shipping issues are the same as our national defense agenda and therefore should not be included as a bargaining item in trade talks. GATT negotiations are sched­ uled to begin next year. GATT is aimultilateral treaty that regulates many aspects of international trade. It first came into existence in 1948, and has been periodically updated through negotiations among sig­ natory nations. The present round of talks, in which 94 nations par­ ticipate, began in Uruguay in 1986. SIU Official Helps Filipino's Organize The SIU shore gang at Elizabeth, NJ takes a break after loading salvaged nautical equipment into a truck headed for the Harry Lundeberg School. From the left are (front row) Bosun Tony Leo, Jose CabaUero, Cyril Spence, Al Vadil, Ed Slinzak, (rear) Pat Levin, Don Wagner, Archie Ware, Almodovar and Joe Vazquez. •-I.:--:® to The newly organized Pilipino-Americans for Political Action (PAPA) of Jersey City, NJ thank SIU official Edward Pnlver for his help in organizing the 350-member group. Pulver has provided PAPA with office space in the SIU Jersey City hall. The group will work closely with the Hudson County Central Labor Council, of which Pulver is president. .The officers of PAPA shown with Pulver (center) are (from left) Lorenzo Quiambao, secretary; Virginia Quiambao, president; Fely T. deCastro, treasurer; and Armand deCastro, vice president. October LOG Caption Corrected -M KJfc The October edition of the Seafarers LOG erroneously identified the individual with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco on page 6. Pictured above are Sacco (left) and Rear Admiral Tom Patterson. The admiral, who serves as head of the SS Jeremiah O'Brien memorial and museum, is presenting Sacco with a photograph of the Liberty ship during a gathering of WWII merchant mariners last September. When SIU bosun Tony Leo was told to clear working space at the Puerto Rico Marine docks in Port Elizabeth, NJ, his first thought was to call the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to see if anyone was interested, LeOi who works with the PRMMI shore gang, was not, au­ thorized to hire anyone to haul the items away. Several ships recently jfiad been ^^rapped ^d; the sal-y v^ed equipment was taking up the needed work areas. Also there was additional expendable equip­ ment stored in five containers. School staffers Bill Foley and Russ Levin drove a pickup truck to the docks but did not expect what was offered. They loaded what they could into the truck and returned with about $5000 worth of electronic equipment and $10,000 worth of marine equipment. Some of the "trash" included .f. brand new firefighting equipment, a new eight-man fully equipped life raft, tugboat bumpers, anten­ nas, a brand new LORAN receiver and ship-to-shore phones. Leo provided an invaluable union. \ k. : Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education, said he ^eatly appreciates Leo remembering the , school and the shore gang's help in loading the gear. ^ "This was a tremendous find for. the school," Eglinton said. "These guys provided an invaluable serv­ ice to the union." • , - '-(i- if. Sellman: 'The Spirit Crew Was Terrific' Continued from page 3 Peterson: Did the average man on the street know that your union, the Seafarers and the AFL-CIO have been supporting them finan­ cially all these years? Sellman: Not necessarily the man on the street, but the officials that were at this media event. . . . The old captain made me stay up there 30, 45 minutes, you know. All 1 wanted to do was get out. I'm a sailor, not a public speaker. 1 told the chief mate, 'Listen, 1 feel a lot better with a chip 'n hammer and a paintbrush.' They answered the door three times while 1 was talk­ ing because my knees were knock­ ing so loud, they thought some­ body wanted in. Peterson: Overall, though, you had a good time? Sellman: 1 really enjoyed the trip. The whole crew of 14 did. I'll give you one instance. We had just gotten in, and three of us were uptown. We couldn't get a cab and we were having trouble with the phones and stuff, and so 1 said 'Hey, the ship is down that way. let's just get a bus.' And we walked over to a bus stop . . . and we stood there about two minutes and a car came whizzing by, stopped, backed up and the guy rolls his window down and starts talking in Polish. We just stood there. Another guy walked over to the car, talked to the driver and said the driver recognized us as the Americans off of the Spirit of Texas, and said if we wanted he'd give us a ride back to the ship. So we get in and he brought us to the gate, then we'd try to give him money, see. Oh no, nothing, noth­ ing. He just kept saying 'Spirit of Texas, Spirit of Texas.' That was our first encounter with a local. Our crew conducted themselves admirably, they didn't have one incident of any kind the whole time we were there. Peterson: That's terrific. Sellman: Oh boy, you're telling me . . . for a bunch of sailors? But 1 think it was because everyone treated them so well from the outset that the guys didn't want to mess up. M •et m »:' • ; [Vj'' /•" ' '''y • •'"i ' yjyf 'trf: # i,?i! .-t y'-'M: .'''y-4' ••J �sc.i«!lijv'iif:;;i •^•->v--.,:;::3;^-?.f:||P ..^ <J/-;v ^ M ; v'-.-'^.X-.'^yi'. ~ ^.i^^!--4.^:;V»^-.--,,.-i*;^-^^^ J: SEAfARCK LOG ty l;. Maritime Unions Urge Application of US. Labor Laws to Ships of Runaway Rogistrios -it •;;.- "!•/ ••.• mm:c •! 'i'.' i ' • ]4 1 (! I ' : • .' •" • I'J' . '-'"v '•%' •• T'-.ir: V • • •>,?'.-• '.•• "•. • V Citing the failure of runaway registries to improve working con­ ditions of seamen employed aboard their vessels over the past three decades, the SIU urged Congress to adopt legislation designed to extend American labor laws to foreign-flag ships. "Many runaway-flag ship own­ ers have continued to reduce standards, encouraged the use of conscription-like practices, hid­ den behind unscrupulous manning agencies and allowed thousands of seamen to work under condi­ tions similar to those known at the turn of the century," said the SIU in comments submitted this month to the House Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations, the group currently considering the legislation. The bill, if passed by the House and Senate and signed by the pres­ ident, would apply federal labor laws to American-owned foreignflag vessels engaged in cargo transport, production and proc­ essing ships that distribute goods and services to the U.S. market and cruise lines operating in and out of domestic ports. The SIU's testimony brought to the attention of Congress boastful statements made in 1972 by run­ away-flag shipping advocate Er- ling Naess. "... in return for freedom from bureaucratic con­ trols and oppressive taxation, the Free Flags should lead the world in the achievement of maximum well-being for those whose lone­ some occupation is to man the ships ..." Naess said in his book The Great PanLibHon Contro­ versy. Naess, seeking to avoid contin­ ued warfare with American mari­ time unions and their international organization, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), also said, "The safest shield against future storms is the main­ tenance of standards of welfare, wages and safety at least as high as those of the traditional maritime nations." The SIU pointed out that run­ away-flag ship operators have had more than 25 years to bring up standards since the 1%3 U.S. Su­ preme Court decision barred American unions from organizing seafarers working aboard U.S.owned foreign-flag vessels. "Runaway registries continue to increase the profits of those who seek to duck American taxes, safety regulations and working standards, and continue to give an unfair operating advantage over shipping companies that subscribe to decent conditions," the SIU said. "Runaway registries have not provided seamen with a standard of living equal to those of tradi- 'Runaway registries continue to increase the profits of those who duck American taxes and safety laws' tional maritime countries, nor have they advanced or improved the lot of underprivileged workers. Ad­ ditionally, all indications demon­ strate the runaway flag fleet would not be available to serve this coun­ try's interests in time of national emergency or war," concluded the SIU. The legislation, introduced in Congress on September 18, 1989 by Representative William Clay (D-MO) along with 30 cosponsors, would reverse the 1%3 Supreme Court decision. The House Subcommittee on Labor Management Relations held Court Rules Vacation Benefits Con Be Garnished The trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Plan have advised SIU members that vacation benefits will be garnished if a legal notice and request is received. In the past, federal law prohib­ ited the garnishment or attach­ ment of benefits paid by the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan. However, a Supreme Court ruling has re­ versed that policy. Now, the Seafarers Vacation Plan must honor any legally exe­ I. ..;'••!• ft '•"" ' '••» V-. • -v |•.tfv':v/^>• '••H' •• cuted garnishment, attachment, lien or other deduction mandated by the courts. Once the Vacation Plan is served with the legal documents ordering the garnishment, the participant will be notified and the trust fund will comply immediately and with­ hold the amount owed from the participant's next vacation benefit check. The collected funds will be forwarded to the individual or agency filing the lien. .'-• .-> . - . [fr-V'V NY Union Hall Becomes A TV Star The Vacation Plan will hold the garnishment request for 15 months. If the plan participant does not become eligible for benefits during that time, the attachment will be returned to the agency or individ­ ual that filed the lien. Garnishment requests of the United States Internal Revenue Service will be kept on record until the agency provides the Vacation Plan with notification that the debt has been retired. In the case of IRS requested attachments, there is no limit to the time period. hearings on the bill October 25. While the bill is backed by pro­ ponents of a strong U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine and seamen's rights organizations, its opponents in­ clude the U.S.-based cruise in­ dustry; the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping — a group that promotes runaway-flag regis­ tries — and the Council of Euro­ pean and Japanese National Ship­ owners' Associations. Lundeberg School Cited OS Model Training Facility The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was listed as one of several outstanding fa­ cilities where the union works with its contracted companies to better educate its membership. Tony Sarmiento, assistant di­ rector of the AFL-CIO Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI), was addressing the Co­ lumbus (OH) Area Labor Man- , agement Committee in September when he said the Lundebeig School has been pioneering vocational training techniques for more than 25 years. "In fact, their program is so comprehensive that any member of the Seafarers Union can ob­ tain" any education or training desired to upgrade their skills, Sarmiento said. "All this is pos­ sible under the joint eflfort of the Seafarers Union and their em­ ployers." been in the business of education since the turn of the century. He recalled that unions have provided English classes to immigrants just moving to America and conducted apprenticeship programs estab­ lished by the building and con­ struction trades councils. HRDI is the employment train­ ing wing of the AFL-CIO. Its staff is made up of union members from across the country who provide job training to laid off and dis­ placed workers. Overseas Alice Crow Members Commended by U.S. Navy . • f-'ir If the scenes of a union hail in the recent television ads celebrating the bicentennial of the BUI of Rights look familiar, it could be that the fictitious Local 819 actuaUy is the Seafarers' facility in Brooklyn, NY. The production crew took the better part of a day to produce the scenes which are part of the freedom speech and assemUy commercials. J"'- V--.'' The commander of the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet praised the crew of the Overseas Alice for its part during a recent refueling-at-sea exercise. SIU Ship's Chairman Steve Copeland reported the team work of all hands contributed to the mission's success. "Congratulations on a job well done," begins the October 22 telex fiom Vice Admiral Henry H. Mauz Jr. and received by Master Charles Laine on behalf of Maritime Over­ seas, the owners of the vessel. The Navy commander paid trib­ ute to the crew's ability to "adopt to change at short notice" during the 28-day operation, which took place off the coast of Japan and resulted in eight successful rer fueling operations. Pat Costigliano, labor relations manager for Maritime Overseas, said the crew worked many long hours, some of them at night and in bad weather. Despite the gruel­ ing circumstances, the vessel's captain reported no time lost, no injuries and no gear broken. Copeland said crewmembers did a great job during difficult times and SIU Ship Secretary C. Loper Jr. thanked the crew, during a shipboard union meeting, for "making the job of the steward department easier during the ex­ ercises by being prompt for meals." Crewmembers said the meals of Chief Cook J.L. Lawrence were exceUent despite the hectic sched­ ule. �NOVEMBCRg 1989 Letters to the Editor '11^ Hn Mm" WkHmr MMfs b Ttmk with Sk^miies went to Piney Point, I wanted to go home so bad. But thanks to God and you all for your support, I didn't step back and I kept going for it. . . SIU is the best. And I am very proud in serving for the union. I love the union, the people and I am going to try my best in sticking with the union. . . Maribel Cruz St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands SIpfMiy fli To the Editor: ... the LOG means so much to me, to read the various articles and obviously keeping up with memories of my sailing career. I have asked to be remembered to all, as I had been a long remem­ bered seafarer of the early 1940s. Thank you, God bless you from a 68 years young Van Whitney. Van Whitney St. Petersburg, Florida To the Editor: I read the (President's) report in July's LOG. This type of infor­ mation is seldom found in other publications. It made me abso­ lutely furious to find out that a $400,(X)0 contract was awarded to Germans. (U.S. Postal Service contract awarded to Hapag-Lloyd to carry mail between the United States and the Soviet Union.) I wrote a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about it. I think that especially in the crisis situation, or during a difficult period of time, every union mem­ ber or union supporter should make themselves heard. Write your con­ gressman, write the editor of the local newspaper. . . .Do some­ thing, however small an individual contribution might seem, because the ocean consists of millions of drops of water ... Editor's Note: The letter printed above was originally received by staff members of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. It was forwarded to the LOG for publication. TMGOS Mnr IKiif Safe To the Editor: My name is Mike Borders. I have been riding TAGOS ships for the last three years. I am writing this letter in regards to the new company and the pay raise we have gotten. There has been alot of arguing over the past five years about the pay scale that was in effect during the time Sea Mobility had the contract. There have been a lot of dedi­ cated men and women riding these ships, doing a very good job and hanging in there with the SIU and Sea Mobility praying for a raise. Well the time has come for a great big thank you to all union reps who helped to get us a raise on TAGOS ships. We thought you'd forgotten about us. I, Mike Borders, on behalf of all the crewmembers on TAGOS ships say "Thank you" and maybe things will be easier on TAGOS ships now than they were in the last five years! Mike Borders Norfolk, Virginia Larisa Ellis Fort Worth, Texas Editor's Note: SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco forwarded this letter to the LOG. IliyWiii btf Gmr Van Whitney (left), book number W-11, is pictured above in a photo taken in 1952 aboard the SS Seatrain. Known as **Van the Man," Brother Whitney sailed in the en­ gine department. Whr SwM $w|6f hr WWU To the Editor: A recent Congressional Act that gave $20,000 to JapaneseAmericans who were interned in camps during World War II prompted me to contact Congress­ man Joseph Gaydos and Pennsyl­ vania state senator Emil Mrkonic. T inquired about legislation to provide a federal and state bonus for the 27,000 surviving merchant marine vets of World War II. I also suggested that the widows and children that suffered poverty and who were not protected by the GI Bill be included. I have given our lawmakers many copies of government documents as proof of the injustice done to American seamen. The only proof some critics have is from John Wayne movies. Being a combat merchant seaman all of WWII, I found real life a lot different. Peter Salvo McKeesport, Pennsylvania Editor's Note: Congressman Jo­ seph Gaydos is a Democrat from Pennsylvania. Emi! Mrkonic is a member of the Pennsylvania state legislature. Mrkonic's response to Brother Salvo said: "...With the approval of certain benefits from the V.A. for honorably discharged members of the merchant marine, legislation to provide a state serv­ ice bonus is being considered..." To the Editor: We, the crewmembers on the MV Ptesident Arthur, would like to extend our very special thanks and give a vote of confidence to Chief Steward Nancy Heyden, Chief Cook Simon Shargabian and GSU Andy Magbaleta for the professional and efficient manner in which they perform their work and keep this crew happy, fat and sassy. Their efforts in going out of their way to prepare "culinary de­ lights" do not go unnoticed and are appreciated by all. SUP Deck Department Eddie Blackburn, Delegate Editor's Note: The above letter to the editor originally appeared in the West Coast Sailors, the monthly publication of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. wm sm Mario Figueroa Bronx, New York Ukes 106's Nm hnml Ptbs9 Stifs Ksk flto Jwtiipki§ To the Editor: Fishing has been good outside the Golden Gate Bridge. I caught 10 salmon from 10 pounds to 34 pounds and 90 rockhsh from the Bodega Bay. I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Reino J. Pelaso Vallejo, California Cm b^Eifigig finf SMp, to fnirfirtirni Sdml To the Editor: . . . I am . . . working hard on my first ship. I like it. I like meet­ ing people and I love having new friends and travelling all over the world. I feel that the best thing I ever did to myself is join the SIU. I love the union. . . I want to thank (the Harry Lundeberg School staff) for the way that you treated me. . . In those two months of training I realized that you all are my second family. I can feel it in my veins that I will always be there for the union and that the union will always be there for me. The feeling I feel for the union is very strong. At the beginning, when I first -rv" - To the Editm-: To begin, I should say "Thank you for having me on the mailing list of the most valuable paper in the U.S.A." which I am very proud to read every month. It makes me feel young again and my mind and soul goes back to those . . . years onboard SIU ships— 1942 to 1952, Alcoa Ship­ ping Company, the old Bull Line Company, Robin Line, Seatrain and others. My first ship was the Alcoa Sweed at San Juan, PR—4/27/42 to 5/27/42. She was sunk on 5/28/ 42 off the coast of St. Thomas a day after I was discharged because of a stab in the chest by a drunken sailor and I had to be taken to a hospital. Thanks to that sailor, I'm still alive to tell the story . . . Thank God for that brawl, the ship was loaded with scrap iron and took no time to go down. . . .1got... my Honorable Dis­ charge from the U.S. Coast Guard and United States Merchant Ma­ rine Certificate of Service plus a one inch silver eagle with the im­ print U.S. merchant marine . . . (and) a pension of $39.00 per month (from the government), just enough for peanut butter and potato chips. I'm very proud of everything but the pension—it is a shame to say that a WWII merchant marine vet­ eran is getting a $39.00 per month (pension) ... I read in the July 1989 LOG about brother Daniel Palmerone's increasing pension and retroactive and it is beautiful. I wish him good health and plenty of time to enjoy it all . . . Thanks SIU and God bless you all. Brother Pelaso, book number P-8, dwwn above wito his fidung boanty. " To the Editor: I enjoy each copy of this fine paper. I like to find its stands where organized labor is con­ cerned. My husband was a mem­ ber of NMU until his death. Your new format is great, too. And President Sacco is a fine leader. :."v-; ' f 'V if-' ' . .iv-'/jgv' ' C.M. Alread Kenbridge, Virginia Uhtaerl life fiveif MffMf CoASifipiis To the Editor: In reference to an article on whales in the September 1989 is­ sue of the LOG ... with due respect for the knowledge of the marine life experts contacted by the LOG, I am especially dis­ turbed by the statement by the marine biologist who claims he'd never heard of a whale being run over in the middle of the ocean. I'm certain that if seamen were consulted there would be many such incidents reported. Cmitiniud om page 25 I - K- •J ' •- • ' '• '• • , V ' ^ -1 �•uli fe-^: a .i-- '• SEAFAROtS LOG 16 ty i; Crewmembers sailing on the Crowley CCT Ambassador report there is plenty of work aboard the roll on/roll off vessel. I :1f{. i Last month, SIU members on­ board the diesel powered Ambas­ sador took the photos seen on this .t I page during a brief stop in its home port of Port Everglades, FL. The vessel averages two roundtrip voyages a month to South America from Florida. Among the countries the Ambassador visits routinely are Panama, Columbiu^ Ecuador and Peru. •'i^f .i-r«' •. -I'"'' •• i''., • A-t i: • ' WA AB Raymond Steele (left) and Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell discuss articles from the Seafarers LOG while taking a break in the crew's lounge. ' ®'Y'". •, If' 't'•M-- -(/:,• iff-, S; • L D/B^tdn pr^fK^ for lunch after tmmpleting ffidr asBignnmhts ii]^ arrival in Everglades, FL. on tAe vessel. Tuimer h^ be«n a regular on the r j .%! - • .,. .w rf'iWktiiAfeiiiif Union Members Missing Mail Should Contact Headquarters To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulletins and other communications from the SIU's headquarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquarters to be a member's permanent residence. around ffie:-Aiiriil^B^s^(tt'r before the vi»sei sets sail. The couple spent a few days in the Fdrt Lauderdale area before the bosun had to report to his new assignment, This was Mrs. Newnum's first visit on the Crowley vessel. Other Changes—^Notily HQ SIU members who have changed their names should also notify headquarters. Individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incorrectly noted on current mailings, contact headquarters. All of the above communication with the union's national office can be accomplished by filling out the form next to this article and mailing it to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, ATT: SIU Adress Correction Department. SIU members can also fill out change of address cards at any union hall. •••'y 'iy ' T' -T HOME ADDRESS OT'*" PLEASE PRINT Dale:. I I Tlili will be my pennanent addrem tor all official Union malllnga. I TMa addrasa alMxild ramain In tlia Union nia uniaaa olfwiwlea cfiangad by ma paiionally. V • Social Securily No. I I I I I Phone No. ( Your Full Name Siraei Book Number Apl. or Box # la-Y'.. ^ • YY' Chi^ Cook Jenr Gant (left) and Steward Baker Gilbert Murray serve grrat meab to the Ambassador crew, according to the ship's minutes. Other ?*-'•'' • I ] 11M m I aiy • Aclive SIU Member Please check one: • tNs is a change ol address • This Is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address I • I am receiving more than one copy ol the LOG ilf MY: > Area Code (Signed). Siale ZIP • SIU Pensioner ^ I I I I .J �Ken Conklin, SIU vice president, greets Spanish labor leader Fernando Velasco as he tours the SIU manpower facility in Piney Point, MD. From the left are Bill Eglinton, director of vocational education; Conklin; Velasco; Octavio AverhofT, translator; and Bart Rogers, manpower director. Trade Union Leader From Spain Looks to SlU's School for ideas Spanish labor leader Fernando Velasco would like to see unionists in his country create training facilities much like the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "Everything is certainly very impressive," Velasco said after his recent day-long visit to the facility in Piney Point, MD. "It is exciting to see the accomplishments of American labor firsthand. Even though our lifestyles are cer­ tainly very different, the basic needs of our people are very similar." Velasco, an official with the General Work­ ers' Union (UGT) Federation for the province of Guipuzcoa, Spain, was visiting the United States as a guest of the Exchange Program of the American Institute for Free Labor Devel­ opment, AFL-CIO. Velasco noted that 50 percent of Spain's high unemployment rate is youth oriented. He said that his country lacks the training nec­ essary to develop skilled workers, so the jobs have been going to immigrants. "Our union has been very active in devel­ oping job training programs," he said. "We have had a difficult time of it though." When labor asked the Spanish government to help finance training facilities, the govern­ ment placed so many restrictions on the use of the funds that the union rejected the prop­ osition, Velasco said. Ray McKay, District 2 MEBA president, thanks the Baltimore Port Maritime CouncU for being honored at the council's recent dinner. Watching McKay address the audience are (left to right) SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, council R-esident Ron Dejuliis, council SecretaryTreasurer Robert Pomeriane who organized the event and Rita Sdiiff who assisted, U.S. Representative Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD) and Maryland Governor Donald Schaefer. Congr^woman Bentley received a special tribute for her work on behalf of a strong U.S. merchant marine. Gov. Schaefer provided the evening's keynote address. \n • '• ) Dean Corgey, West Gulf PortsCouncil executive secretary (left), and Robert Kight, council president (right), present retired SIU member Beau James with a miniature ship's wheel for his work as the goodwill ambassador of the port council. New Jersey state Senator Christopher Jackman was recognized by the Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity at its recent dinner. Pictured with Jackman (left) are Rose Hall, the widow of former SIU President Paul Hall, and Jack Caffey, SIU vice president. Jackman has worked closely with labor and especially with the SIU in his years as an official with the Paperworkers Union and in the legislature. Jackman has also served as Speaker of the NJ assembly. "(I- U.S. Representative Jack Brooks (R-TX) is pictured with West Gulf Ports Council President Robert Kight and Texas AFL-CIO President Joe Gunn during the council's dinner last month in Houston. Gunn was the evening's honoree. .1- f %• ' - v.: . 'T •. 5" • Lundeberg School Sends Hurricane Rebef ship has donated two vans loaded with materials for the South Carolina victims of Hurricane Hugo. Among the many items given were chairs, desks, bedding, clothes, boots, shoes and hand tools. During the relief effort immediately after the storm, the school contacted the city's relief offices to find out what was needed. Both trainees and staff assisted with the loading. Among the trainees who helped were Jeff Ball, James Demouy, Pete Hoisenson, Nick Marcantonio and Ken Spruill. Sthff who got involved were Randy Loyet, Rocky Miles, Marcella Franolich, Brent Robrecht and Bradley Swann. • - V '• 'iS. T• . ^ .'!K ' 'I-.: • " I �^EAfARiKSWS 'W ::;••••• ^:{. d:- ;?//••; • .'-v • S, - 'A i-\ gi-'M v.:;.,.,.,: I" ;'f • "•^ •lirW ' i-Av;.-' ^•. iy- r''f' k>:' dC- • r •'y ^-V On October 27 the Lundeberg School graduated a lifeboat class of upgraders. Course instructor Jake Karaczynski (front row, left) is joined for a photo with graduates (third row, left to right) Robert Ira Jackson, J. Watts, William Boiling, Tony Yore, George Spicer, (second row, left to right) Demck Robertson, Eugenia White, Lloyd Ingram, Louis L. Marion III, Richard C. West, Jerry Sharp, (front row, left to right) Ray Johnson, Janusz Sowul, Claudio Udan Jr., Byron Piedra, Luis Quinones, Ed Taylor and Benjamin Tyrone Gadsden. ^ -»-• vmmw >" The SIU graduated seven third mates after they completed a curriculum that includes terrestrial navigation practices, deck seamanship, rules of the road, ship stability, cargo handling, govern­ mental policies, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. Pictured above are course graduates (back row, left to right) Ron Raykowski, M. Mose, John Thomas Thompson, Thomas Driggers, (front row, left to right) Rindy Beach, Thom Foran and Johnnie L. Edwards. The course ended October 13. I'i-" •W: "Mi • • KA -r .. '• 'VT' • ^ I'.- -' The prospective third engineers thanked course instructor Eric Malzkuhn for his thoughtfulness and thoroughness. Above, Michael Mur­ phy presents Malzkuhn with gift from the class. Murphy, in presenting the gift, said Malzkuhn had been an excellent teacher. Graduating last month frOm lifeboat training are trainees: (back row, left to nght) Richard Davis, Fred Kullman III, Mike Smith, Paul J. Morard, Gregory D. Aldridge, Class Bosun Jeffrey J. Ball, Curtis B. Dunlap, Steven Talley, Thomas Moore, Anthony Tine, Nick Marcantonio, Rich McTeman, Instructor Jim Moore, (front row, left to right) Charles Darley, Dewey Hadley, Mike Sardone, Ronald Coley, Jonathan Jankleff, Russ Dasaro, John Young, Tommy Cyrus, Tim Fletcher, Michael Rosanp, Vice Merenda, Lindybeth Wilken, Rodney Norris and Chris Klaber. '-(• •y •• ^5 • it'' On October 13, six SIU men completed the Lundeberg School's curriculum designed to prepare an individual for the Coast Guard's third assistant engineer license. Pictured above are (back row, left to right) Frank Novtny, Tyler R. Womack, Ray Doody, Instructor Eric Malzkuhn, (front row, left to right) Paul Titus, Ken Browning and Michael Murphy. V ArAAMfcA, A Graduating on October 6 from Instructor Jim Brown's (back row, right) ship handling class are: (back row, left to right) Paul Gates, James Petersen, Leslie Maxwell, (front row) George Allen, Computer Operator Cheryl Burgess, David Swire and Douglas Craft. A' •vAf JM M' '< '-'M M ••'''' v;'". •' :j*S S'-i' ". On September 22, the SIU members pictured above completed the Lundeberg School's Coast Guard-approved radar observer course: (back row, left to right) Jeff Davis, James Petersen, Robert Murray, Instructor Jim Brown, (front row, left to right) Dan Young, Ron Nelson, Geoige Allen, Heley Mareno, Paul Gates and Leslie Maxwell. The November 11 ship handling course graduates are pictured above. In the back row, with Instructor Jim Brown are (left to right) Green Hoskins, J.T. Thompson, Ron Huyett, Johnnie L. Edwards. Joining computer operators Jessie Holmes (left) and Cheryl Burgess (right) in the front row are (left to right) Thom Foran, James "Bubba" Walker ; and Rindy Beach. �•-WSSI'Mmmn' "•>•; - ^'V NOVEmU, 1989 New Orleans. The Algiers, LA native was cited for his role in making the MV Del Ore accident free from January to August 1960. Brother Freeman upgraded to steward and recertified in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Woodville, TX. CHARLES J. GALLAGHER Charles J. Gallagher, 58, received his SIU book in September of 1960 in the port of New York. The engine department veteran began sailing in 1951. Born in Massachusetts, Brother Gallagher now calls Port Neches, TX home. DAVID C. GILMORE David C. Gilmore, 64, became an SIU member in May of 1944 in the port of Norfolk. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during 1976. Brother Gilmore still lives in his native Dunn, NC. BURT T, HANBACK Burt T. Hanback, 60, received his book during October of 1956 in his native New York. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. Brother Hanback was involved in the 1960 Suwanee-Steamship drive and the 1962 Moore McCormick-Robin Line picket detail. He acquired bosun recertification, LNG and Sealift endorsements from the Lundeberg School. He calls Questa, NM home. GEORGE HAYES George Hayes, 66, joined the union in May of 1948 in the port of New ' fork. A veteran of the Navy from 1941 to 1946, the Boise, ID native worked in the deck department. Brother Hayes lives in Chinook, WA. JUAN E. HERNANDEZ Juan E. Hernandez, 65, received his SIU permit in February of 1959 in the port of New York. He served in the Army during 1945 before he began sailing in 1949. The engine department veteran upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School during 1983. He has retired to Carolina in his native Puerto Rico. ROSCOE B. HOb EYCUTT Roscoe B. Honeycutt, 62,joined the SIU in November of 1956. The Concord, •lie native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1947. Brother Honeycutt worked in the engine department. He calls Norfolk, VA home. EDWARD J. KRCHA Edward J. Krcha, 65, became an SIU member in December of 1951 in the port of Mobile. Born in W ilson, TX, Brother Krcha served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. The engine department veteran also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He lives in Rosenburg, TX. ROBERT G. LAWSON Robert G. Lawson, 50, was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Houston. The Garden Grove, CA native served in the Marines from 1955 to 1962. Brother Lawson attended the 1970 crew conference and the 1981 bosun recertification program at Piney Point. He has retired to Paducah, TX. CANDIDO LIAL Candido Lial, 65, joined the union in August of 1959 in the port of Wilmington. Brother Lial was bom in Rifle, CO and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He helped the union win an important 1975 National Labor Relations Board decision determining that a crewmember cannot be disciplined onboard a ship by a company official without a union representative present. Pensioner Lial worked irf the engine department before retiring in Houston. HOWARD LOVELLETTE Howard Lovellette, 58, .became a book member in October of 1955 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lovellette, who served in the Air Force during 1951, sailed in the steward department. The Texas native lives in Houston. ROLIN MANUEL Rolin Manuel, 66, joined the union in January of 1958 in the port of Lake Charles, LA. He worked in the deck department. Brother Manuel calls Oberlin, LA home. ERNEST C. MONEYMAKER Ernest C. Money­ maker, 65, acquired his SIU book in November of 1970 in the port of San Francisco. The Byington, TN native upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School and obtained his QMED endorsement. He lives in Bangkok, Thailand. X 19 SAM P. TELECH Forty-Four SlU Retirees Announced This Month The Seafarers Pension Plan (SPP) announced this month the retirement of 29 deep sea, 12 inland, one great lakes and two railroad marine members. Brother Erich Saar, who turned 71 this year, is the oldest to begin receiving a monthly pen­ sion. Pensioner Saar also has the distinction of being the only member of the group to retire who was bom outside United States territory. His native land is Estonia. Deep Sea ROBERTO BOSCO Roberto Bosco, 62, acquired hisSIU work permit in July of 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Bosco worked in the steward department before retiring to Carolina in his native Puerto Rico. WAYNE T. COLE Wayne T. Cole, 62, joined the union in November of 1962. The Wisconsin native served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 and the Navy from 1949 to 1953. Brother Cole primarily sailed from the West Coast in the engine department. He took upgrading courses in diesel technology and welding at the Lundeberg School during the '80s. Pensioner Cole lives in Portland, OR. FRANK T. CONWAY Frank T. Conway, 67, joined the SIU in October of 1969 in his hometown of San Francisco. Brother Conway served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1944. He began sailing in the engine department in 1964. Pensioner Conway upgraded to QMED at Piney Point in 1976. He makes his home in Hattiesburg, MS. ANTONIO CRUZ Antonio Cruz, 62, received his SIU permit in March of 1944 in the port of ^ew York. The engine department veteran was bom in Puerto Rico. He walked picket duty during the 1961 New York Harbor strike. Brother Craz worked on the Puerto Rico Marine shoregang in New York during the mid-1970s. He calls New York City home. JOSEPH EBBOLE Joseph Ebbole, 65, became a member of the SIU in September of 1955 in the port of New York. The Chicago native served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Ebbole worked in the engine department before retiring to Las Vegas, NY. STANLEY FREEMAN SR. Stanley Freeman Sr., 61, joined the union in November of 1958 in the port of .'••'7.- JAMES NIETO James Nieto, 65, joined the SIU in April of 1970 in the port of Wilmington, CA. The steward department member was born in Gallup, NM. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. Brother Nieto calls Seattle, WA home. JOHN W. PENNS John W. Penns, 65, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1958 in the port of New York. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1954. The New York native began his SIU career in the engine department but switched to the galley gang in 1983. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. ROSCOE C. RAINWATER Roscoe C. Rainwater, 62, gained his SIU book in June of 1946 in the port of Galveston, TX. Brother Rainwater was born in Alabama and served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. The steward department veteran served picket duty in the 1961 New York Harbor strike. He resides in Anniston, AL. BILLY RUSSELL Billy Russell, 60, became an SIU member in May of 1951. The Tennessee native began his mariner's career in 1947. Brother Russell worked in the steward department. He calls Memphis, TN home. ERICH SAAR Erich Saar, 71, joined the SIU in March of 1967 in the port of New York. Born in Estonia, Brother Saar started sailing on foreign-flag vessels in 1940. He worked in the deck departme'ht. Pensioner Saar lives in the Bronx, NY. PERCIVAL L. SHAUGER Percival L. Shauger, 62, acquired his SIU book in January of 1947 in the port of New York. The Saginaw, MI native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He started sailing in the steward department during 1945 and upgraded to recertified steward during 1981. He resides in Madisonville, TX. JAMES H. SMITH James H. Smith, 61, joined the union in October of 1957 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was born in Norfolk, VA. He served in the Coast Guard from 1945 to 1947 and the Navy from 1950 to 1952. Brother Smith lives in New York City. Sam P. Telech, 66, became an SIU member in November of 1943 in the port of New York. The West Virginia native worked in the engine department. He walked in the 1961 New York Harbor picket detail. Brother Telech also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls San Mateo, CA home. FRANK W. UNGER Frank W. Unger, 65, joined the SIU in September of 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Unger served in both the Army and Navy between 1942 to 1954. The deck department veteran took part in the union's 1970 crew conference. He resides in Carson City, NV. GLENN M. WELLS Glenn M. Wells, 66, acquired his book in August of 1963. The Dallas, TX native sailed with the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He served in the deck department. He lives in Sea Level, NC. • U. i. 'i'J . • • •' "'v •j'y - T• '•K-'l LOYD ZIMMERMAN Loyd Zimmerman, 65, became a union member in May 1945 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was bom in Bedford, VA, where he still lives. Inland EMMETT J. BERTRAND Emmett J. Bertrand, 52, joined the union in November of 1961 in Port Arthur, TX. Brother Bertrand, born in Oberlin, LA, worked as both a deckhand and engineer in the inland division. He attended the inland Texas crew conference at Piney Point in 1977. Brother Bertrand lives in Orange, TX. JAMES C. CAIN James C. Cain, 62, gained his SIU book in December 1966 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the deck department as a captain. He upgraded in the radar renewal course at the Lundeberg School in 1986. He calls Glenolden, PA home. JOHN A. EVANS John A. Evans, 61, became an SIU member in June of 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The Fleeton, VA native served as a captain. He attended the 1978 educational conference. He resides in Annapolis, MD. Continued on page 22 ; - . . •« } ••'i. • 1. n- :KJ ,' - �m 4 26 •-'•MWWZ "I.'- : ,1:,- I• :v • fcfif if. tj ••••' V r - i'f •1 •C" % i if*' .u: i • . mi : - SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 { OCTOBER 1-31, 1989 Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; San Franciscc^ Wilmington 5 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point : < Totals Port J New York I Philadelphia Ifialtimore. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans packsonville ISan Francisco Wlmingtj^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston {St. Louis iPiney Pbinf Totals Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Trip Class A Class B Class C Reliefs TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 20 r::3: 7 21 18 39 39 54 28 53 18 11 47 0 408 "\li4 7 7 8 10 5. 5 3 7 4 '2 3 95 1 6 8 8 6 6 2 0 3 9 0 •v'rt 61 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 3 4 .4: IM7, 2 3 5 2 4 3 14 19 •h 'M ^ '25'^-'^"*•"""4 6 5 2 3 , 2 . 5 4 3 Q6 1 M 0 1 2 1 I A ^'!'35 1.4A 0 . 12 " ' t 0 1 2 10 4 11 31 , T - 32-: 2 22 6 ..l-,'...! i...... ... •vi... • • • ........... ....... l 0. 11 86 Hihey Totals Port •'2.' ^ |philadelphia ! {Baltimore ; .; Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville, San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houstd St. Louis:! ' 0 3 49 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philadelphia Bdtiaidie Norfolk Mobile New Orleans fj^ksMOinville |San Francisco iWilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals ^ •. Totals All Departments f 0:'' ^hll r.. Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Aigonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Plney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 ••J- ' SWARERS106 v"'- •$mm - -T silKSi!:- 702 366 341 543 283 234 168 1,053 448 441 Totals All Departments *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of October was down from the month of September. A total of 1,223 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,223 Jobs shipped, 543 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 168 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,965 Jobs have been shipped. • /'f • -'f; - ''-i] • • ''V' Vi;: �- v." -J-'. : SaFARCRS LOG 21 New Phone Number for SIU P.R. Hall The union's hall in Santurce, Puerto Rico has a new phone num­ ber as a result of Hurricane Hugo's destruction of the island's com­ munication system. The new number, which is fully operational at this time, is 809/ 721-4033. When the storm's 140-mile-anhour winds whipped through the Caribbean, telephone poles and lines were downed by the thou­ sands. M": •f; JK. Santurce SIU Port Agent Angel Hernandez reports Puerto Rico's telephone system will be com­ pletely overhauled in the rebuild­ ing process and part of the rein­ statement of service involves new phone numbers. Hernandez said the union hall suffered only minor damages. "The Puerto Rico membership has been very patient and helpful during this crisis," he added. GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE, PENSION PLAN GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT This is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund BIN #13-1953878 for the year ended Decem­ ber 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement In­ come Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances 6f the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $643,293. These expenses included $132,750 in administrative expenses and $510,543 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 471 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $12,751,011 as of December 31, 1988, compared to $11,747,661 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,003,350. This increase included unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $1,646,643 including employer contributions of $189,117, em­ ployee contributions of $72,285, gains of $426,313 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $958,928. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its tanks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. •f:s' • If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, PrinceGeorges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SIU Members: Know Your Shipping Rules The SIU has available for members, upon request, copies of the shipping rules that have recently been updated to In­ clude all SAB actions through October 1,1989. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Wash­ ington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Wel­ fare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ayenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. Any Ihdivldual desiring a copy should write to the Seafarers Appeals Board; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. -• i ^ y ' • •• ''' • ^—• , •; \.;,v•.; ,Hiv ^ ; �SUFARERS LOG 22 44 New SlU Pensioners Continued from page 19 ii- ir v. . 11 • ir HILTON S. FOSTER Hilton S. Foster, 62, joined the union in November of 1960 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. The Ransomville, NC native worked in the deck department for GATCO. Boatman Foster calls Belhaven, NC home. WILFORD D. NIXON Wilford D. Nixon, 62, became an SIU member in July of 1979 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1948. Boatman Nixon worked as a chief engineer. He still lives in his native Belhaven, NC. JAMIE LEE GAMBLE Jamie Lee Gamble, 62, became a union member in March of 1977 in the port of Houston. The Oneonta, AL native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 and 1949 to 1969. He retired as a captain to his home in Brandon, FL. ANTHONY E. NOCELLA Anthony E. Nocella, 62,joined the SIU in June of 1972 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He worked in the deck department before retiring to Philadelphia. CHARLES T. KELLUM Charles T. Kellum, 67, acquired his iSIU book in April of 1977 in the port of Norfolk. Bom in Brocklawn, NJ, Boatman Kellum served in the Army and Navy during World War II. The deck department veteran lives in Morehead City, NC. LEROY A. PLATT Leroy A. Piatt, 70, received his SIU book in September of 1976 in the port of Baltimore. The Baldwinsville, NY native served in the Naval Reserves from 1941 to 1944. He worked as a captain in the inland division. Boatman Piatt calls Cold Brook, NY home. VIRGIL YORE Virgil Vore, 64, became a union member in March of 1968 in the port of Houston. The Indiana native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck department veteran resides in Cold Springs, TX. HERBERT C. WILLIAMS Herbert C. Williams, 62, acquired his SIU book in Deceniber of 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Williams served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked in the deck department before he retired to his native Swanquarter, NC. SEAFARERS VACATION FUND 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD, (301) 899-0675 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). .The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(2,277,541) as of December 31, 1988 compared to a deficit of $(2,901,671) as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $624,130. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $31,862,977, including employer contributions of $31,520,388 and earnings from invest­ ments of $342,589. Plan expenses were $31,238, 847. These expenses included $2,701,292 in administrative expenses, $26,216,548 in bene­ fits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,286,086 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.40 for the full annual report or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Gamp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. •47 and from 1950 to 1951. He worked as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. In 1%3, Brother Avery served as an assistant regional director for the union. He resides in Hampton, VA. CARL R.WRIGHT Carl R. Wright, 62,joined the SIU in May of 1974 in the port of Houston. The Galveston, TX native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked in the engine department. Boatman Wright calls Santa Fe, TX home. ANTHONY A. LEMBO Anthony A. Lembo, 59, joined the union in October 1983 in the port of New York. Brother Lembo worked with the New York Cross Harbor Railroad. He lives in Largo, FL. Great Lakes JOHN K. TAMAP Mr ip it ^ Taman, 65,joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Detroit. Michigan native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He worked in the deck department. Brother Taman calls Rockwood, MI home. Railroad Marine RICHARD AVERY Richard Avery, 63, became an SIU member in July of 1959 in the port of Norfolk. The Virginia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 NOTICE TO SIU GOVERNMENT SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from SlU members in the government services division. Please send the LOG material: articles, letters, drawings, photos, etc. Please identify individuals in photos from left to right with name and rating. Mail all information directly to the Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. LEGAL AID The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers • ^ho may have need for legal assistance. % Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 322-1100 Simon, Wood & Grane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mobile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens , 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton «& Associates, PA. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 lUinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Herndon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 62095^ 0027 (618)254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA70002 (504) 885-9994 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-6207 (504) 524-6208 Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, . Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301)539-6967 Massachusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 532-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313)559-2110 1-800-554-8119 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-0101 Marvin Peterson i, 1200 Travis Suite 2020 jj Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 • Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Path's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 P Washington > Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 ^ v Seattle, WA 98119 , (206) 285-3610 PI i �• •iv j' •' •••J•;>''''' r'' '^ ' •'- I••'•" '.I^, • - ''if*'"' "i ' "f ' ' mymBER^im ' >"r4, .-.. V .• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes Intakes OCT. 1-31, 1989 NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port DECK DEPARTMENT " 1 - 0 r g 'i| ' Q 24 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 12 5 II STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 ' 0 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT OOP .., 22 Q . 33 ' 43 .|f Totals All Departments 0 39 44 0 51 20 0 73 68 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Iniand Waters OCTOBER 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C .Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ili^elpiii^ Itihiore X{ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 3^ Franciscc| Wilmk^on X Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Pihey Poiinft Totals December Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, lalaad Waters x-x •' • ' Piney Point Monday, December 4 New York Tuesday, December 5 Philadelphia Wednesday, December 6 Baltimore Thursday, December 7 Norfolk Thursday, December 7 Jacksonville Thursday, December 7 Algonac Friday, December 8 Houston Monday, December 11 New Orleans Tuesday, December 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 13 San Francisco Thursday, December 14 Wilmington Monday, December 18 Seattle Friday, December 22 San Juan Thursday, December 7 St. Louis Friday» December 15 Honolulu Friday, December 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 13 Jersey City Wednesday, December 20 New Bedford Tuesday, December 19 :X t' |:--'X X'Xf'-^XvW v.';' •'-.•I • , i'.. .Xf. • , :• X.; -^ . V " X • • ^ V- Eadi port's meeting starts 0 10:30 OM. Port New York jPhUadelphia I- 'A'. i''• Personals Danny Knight Please contact Dawn at the SIU Baltimore Clinic, 301/327-4600. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^ San Francisco Wilmiri^oii Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Miit.12 Totals Port New York X Philadelphia JBaltinoiare • J Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco i:Wilinington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals •' li -.- X Franchessca Rose Please call Paula 713/447-0930. Constantino Sabardo Please contact your stepdaugh­ ter Barbara Bledsoe; 600 Mill­ wood Drive; Falston, MD 21047. •'r wm 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 ,,"'11 i. < 0 0 b ft 0 ft 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ft X't ft 7g||sl 0 0 : «;;C ft. 0 0 i .5 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE aii ut ^ * 0 .0 5 0 ••.XO 4 0 ft 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 ft 0 0 0 • -'M: ^ 1 0 0 ft ,::r 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ft 0 -js-•• 0 0 0 • 0 ::A ft ft 20 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 7 m mi1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 ft ft ft 4 8 29 178 73 72 71 Totals All Departments 96 28 36 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. •t • ^ .1'"' COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. I-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. ,'x ;i,H. X:- •TH. ' •"" �SEAFARERS 106 The following ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SlU receives each month from its ships around the world. Ship's minutes are reviewed by the Union's Contract Department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the Union upon recent of the ship's minutes. fv r' 't .% •J\ E vr • 5" •: '• ':'h • ' V'l ••'3\V ».V-. • •-. r:#; UBERfYSEA (Liberty Maritime Corp.), August 27 — Chairman Cesar Gu­ tierrez, Secretary J.B. Harris, Edu­ cation^ Director Nat Leary, Deck Delegate Bobby Riddick, Steward Delegate Jerry Ward. Chairman re­ ported captain very pleased with tank cleaning on trip. He said crew made good team. Educational direc­ tor announced VCR would be re­ paired in New Orleans. Treasurer said $26 in ship's fund and $105 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew sent letter to contract de­ partment asking why day worker rather than AB watch stander must relieve man on watch. Crew wanted to check why some crewmembers able to send special allotments and others cannot. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. PAUl BOCK (Ocean Shipholding), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman Alejandro T. Ruiz, Secretary E.L. Johnson. Chairman reminded crew new wash­ ing machine and dryer have been re­ quested for a year. He urged all members to donate to SPAD and keep mess room clean. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. One moment of silence held in memory of Paul Hall's birthday. Crew requested fans be installed in all rooms during hot weather as air conditioners are not supplying enough cool air. Steward department given vote of thanks. Nf W) /y • r '"It:-. .M- AFAERICAH EAGIE (Pacific Gulf Marine), August 23 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate Wayne Proudlove, Engine Delegate Dennis Claybom, Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Chairman reported voyage smooth with np beefs. He noted all equip­ ment repairs in galley completed. Secretary reported trip's highlights were barbecue and soccer matches at Goteborg (Sweden) Seaman's Center. Crew played sailors from two Soviet vessels, losing first game 3-1 but winning second 3-2. LOG received while in Goteborg shipyard. Steward department thanked for its job, especi^ly cookouts. Steward thanked for acquiring ice cream freezer. Next ports: Bayonne, NJ and Charleston, SC. SEA-IAHD EXHORER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 27 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate K. Moore. Chairman an­ nounced broken microwave ashore for repairs. He reminded members to double check pay differential at payoffs after upgrading. He told crewmembers all hands must be present when drills take place in port and urged members to donate to movie fund during payoff. Treas­ urer said will check with captain to determine how much money is in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Members asked to turn in forms for tile repair, take care of movies and keep lounge clean.. . M- 1: Vi-v USK SmWART (Sea MobUity, Inc.), August 15 — Chairman Albert Aus­ tin Jr., Secretary D. Fronek, Deck Delegate Ernest Caltenback, Engine Delegate Daniel Healy, Steward , Delegate John Briggs. Chairman thanked deck department for fine job. He thanked chief cook for ex­ i- y"'-' ':'vS-irSi m-. fi ': O cellent food preparation. Secretary discussed drug test required by Coast Guard. Educational director urged all members to read LOG and upgrade at Piney Point. Engine dele­ gate reported chief engineer had been giving assignments in crew's lounge while members were on cof­ fee and lunch breaks. Steward dele­ gate reported objections to chief en­ gineer ordering steward department to clean grease trap on specific day and time without regard to meal preparation period. Members were reminded to contribute to SPAD. Next port: Norfolk, VA. fMOfOltf ONMIOlNiVr (Pacific Gulf Marine), September 3 — Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary Marvin St. George, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Nickerson. Treasurer reported $85 in ship's fund. Crew asked that dental plan be reviewed and more information about job description, wages and vacation rates be made available to members. Crewmembers thanked steward department for good job. COVE UBERJY (Cove Shipping), Sep­ tember 7 — Chairman M. Galbraith, Secretary M. Flores, Educational Director A. Markowitz. Chairman reported smooth sail and ship will pay off upon arrival September 8. • He urged members to continue con­ tributing to SPAD. No reports of disputed OT or beefs. Two members lost prescription glasses while work­ ing. Payoff patrolman will be asked to help obtain new pairs. Crew thanked steward department for its work. Next ports: Houston and New York. FAiXON aiAlBPlON (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 24 — Chairman John Chermesino, Secretary M.P. Cox, Educational Director J.W. Fonville, Engine Delegate Michael Jackson. Chairman told crew layoff slips available with 800 phone num­ ber for those wanting to return to vessel. Members asked to strip beds and clean rooms for next members to board. All members will receive extra day of pay for travel. Treas­ urer noted b^ance of $232.55 in movie fiind. More movies would be purchased in Mobile, AL. No beefs . or disputed OT. Steward Cox thanked members for cooperation and consideration. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Mobile, AL. GUIKUU (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ tember 11 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educa­ tional Director R. Tompkins, Deck Delegate W. Taylor, Engine Dele­ gate E. Kent, Steward Delegate Pe­ ter Mazzitelli. Chairman reported vessel would pay off upon arrival in Elizabeth, NJ on September 13. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contract department review lowering time necessary to request relief from 120 to 60 days on 240-day shipping card. Bosun, steward and electrician returned after vacations and re­ ported ship running fine. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. IMGBl (Sealift Bulkers Inc.), Septem­ ber 17 — Chairman S. Jawdora, Secretary J. F. MiUer, Engine Dele­ gate W. E. Marino. Chairman re­ ported payoff scheduled for Septem­ ber 22. He noted repair list includes parts for ice machine. He asked crew to not slam engine doors and advised that new gasket may be placed around doors during repairs. Secretary urged those getting off vessel to leave clean linens for next man and to turn in keys. No reports of disputed OT or beef^. Crew asked that half the milk come onboard in New Orleans and the other half in Hawaii. Crewmembers suggested washer and dryer be moved and new microwave be brought onboard. Seamen's club called to pick up books. Four to eight watch re­ minded to make coffee and provide weather reports. Crew thanked steward department. Wf/mrSPW/r (Liberty Maritime), September 3 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary R. Kennedy, Deck Delegate A. Machado, Engine Dele­ gate C- Bocage, Steward Delegate J. Miller. Crew requested microwave oven be placed onboard for crew­ members. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for keeping a clean ship. m OEKUMl (ETC), September 24 — Chairman Pete Waters, Secretary Edward Tinsley. Chairman reported letter sent regarding medical help for crewmembers and awaiting answer. Treasurer said $345 in ship's fund. IMG VIRGO (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 3 — Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director R. Pereira. Engine Delegate Ramon Ali, Steward Delegate William Christ­ mas. Ship going into yard either September 26 or 27 and chairman will speak to captain about flight ar­ rangements for those leaving vessel. Chairman asked crew to dress ap­ propriately for meals and be respect­ ful of other members when playing radios. Secretary said $14.40 is in ship's fund. He will inquire about funds collect during previous trip. He will find out if radio in crew mess hall was charged to ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by delegates. Chairman noted pleasant voyage. Secretary reminded crew to return dishes and glasses to galley. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department for job well done. Entire crew thanked for its efforts. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and KHI Shipyard. OKU COUIKUIA (OMI Corp.), Septem­ ber 24 — Chairman Robert C. Marrero. Secretary C.R. Moss, Engine Delegate Lonnie Carter, Steward Delegate R.W. Gilliam. Chairman reported ship payoff scheduled for September 27. Secretary said every­ thing running smoothly. Bosun made new salad bar. Educational director urged members to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT. Union thanked for new wage rates. Stew­ ard department thanked for keeping salad bar well stocked. Members re­ minded to give to SPAD for job se­ curity. OMBKillS MMilElIF (Maritime Over­ seas), September 10 — Chairman W. Jefferson, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr. Chairman reported payoff set for September 14. Crewmembers leav­ ing ship urged to clean rooms for next men boarding. Chairman an­ nounced exhaust fans in galley fixed and other repairs would be handled while ship was in yard. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Steward depart­ ment thanked for work. Next port: New Orleans, LA. OVERSEAS MEEV YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), September 15 — Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary N. Evans, Edu­ cational Director E. Self, Deck Del­ egate J. Poleate, Engine Delegate C. Edwards, Steward Delegate J. Ortiz. Chairman announced payoff would take place upon arrival in the Neth­ erlands. Deck department thanked for performing duties well. Educa­ tional director said new movies would be purchased and members could make requests. Treasurer re­ ported $50 in ship's fund. Deck del­ egate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT listed by en­ gine and steward delegates. Mem­ bers discussed increasing pension, upgrading optical and dental plans and creating swifter turnover for va­ cation checks. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: The Netherlands. PK VFILUAM BAUGH (Maersk Lines), September 23 — (Chairman T. An­ derson, Secretary D. Zuls, Educa­ tional Director D. Nance. Chairman said crewmembers must sign cus­ toms form. He reported one movie missing from library. Treasurer said $100 in fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Members asked if they get one hour per week for cleaning living quarters^ Crew asked for vacation, medical and welfare information and forms. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next port: Diego Garcia. • t. RICHARD G. MAmiaSEH (Ocean Car­ riers), September 1 — Chairman William Babbitt, Secretary D. B. Smith, Educational Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Dana Nunez, Engine Delegate Julian Lopez, Steward Delegate P. Ordansa. Chairman stressed importance of up­ grading at Piney Point. Deck dele­ gate reported promotion of DEU to AB caused dispute on pay rate. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmem­ bers reported problem with water al­ ways being brown and suggested tanks be recoated. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. ROBERT L Iff (Waterman Steamship), September 24 — Chairman Mark T. Trepp, Secretary P. L. Hunt, Edu­ cational Director J. Burkett. Chair­ man reported vessel had good trip. Treasurer announced $250 in ship's funds. No beefs or disputed OT listed by departmental delegates. Total of $400 collected from officers and crew for Bernie Guarino me­ morial fund. Secretary noted Guar­ ino, who died suddenly, would be missed by all crewmembers. Next port: Norfolk, VA. SCi-LUV04CHffyfff (Sea-Land Service), September 4 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Louis Pion, Educa­ tional Director A. Mercado. Chair­ man advised crew on drug test pro­ cedures. No beefs or disputed OT reported from departmental dele­ gates. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department. SEi-liUVD CHAUEMGER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 11 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary George W. Gibbons, Educational Director Charles A. Henley, Steward Dele­ gate Virgilio Rivera. Chairman asked crew to report anything that needs to be fixed. Secretary reported trip is going fine. He said repairmen are aboard for voyage and he hopes they will fix water line in crew's rec­ reation room. Crewmembers would like new furniture for recreation room. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Contmued on page 25 -''y ^ r.. ' ^ [r . �N0¥[MB£R,1989 ' ': ^' • est m Continued from page 24 Sa-WID umiopa (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 20 — Chairman R.W. Pinkham, Secretary P.P. Lo­ pez, Educational Director M.D. Sabin. Deck Delegate N. Napolitano, Engine Delegate J.D. Howison, Steward Delegate J.E. Dusich. Chairman said ship would pay ofT upon arrival at Tacoma, WA on September 27. Treasurer reported $20 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported some OT disputed. No problems listed by deck and engine delegates. Crew requested new washing machine and television. Next port: Tacoma, WA. Sa-IAHD OPRCSS (Sea-Land Service), September 29 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary G. Silvey, Educa­ tional Director D. Compeau. Chair­ man reported ship running fine. Treasurer said no money in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked for keeping ship clean. Crew said captain allowed only one draw for Guam and Kaohsiung, which are five/six days apart. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, CA. Sa-IAHD ParORMUKt (Sea-Land Service), September 11 — Chairman Walter Petty, Secretary Floyd Bishop, Deck Delegate Steve Fabritsis. Engine Delegate M. Lambeth, Steward Delegate Allan Bright. Deck delegate reported some dis­ puted OT. Engine and steward dele­ gates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked that shower water pressure be fixed. Members asked that AB on wing be moved inside when stack gas is bad. SEA-LUVD VAUli (Sea-Land Service), September 10 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary J. Gonzalez. Sec­ retary reported everything running smoothly on ship. No delegates listed disputed OT or beefs. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Everglades. He asked crewmembers to list questions they have about the new contract. No disputed OT or beefs reported by departmental dele­ gates. Chairman urged members not to loiter in mess hall after eating be­ cause space is limited. Next port: Port Everglades, FL. USMS Sfl4S Bim (Mar Ship Operators), September 14 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Deck Delegate John Buckley, En­ gine Delegate Gary Carter, Steward Delegate Jackie Paglinawan. Chair­ man asked for crew's help in be­ coming reacquainted with ship. Sec­ retary thanked crqw for assistance. She noted a revised set of hours and locations for linen exchange had been posted. Educational director urged members to read LOG and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No disputed OT or beefs reported by delegates. Crew requested an­ swer on question regarding perma­ nent positions: Must vacation be SSH-IAMD HRWUI (Sea-Land Service), September 23 — Chairman Joseph San Filippo, Secretary J. Bayani, Educational Director J. Flynn. Sec­ retary thanked crew for keeping mess and lounge clean. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked for return of six-month rotary shipping. De­ partments working to keep outside and inside of ship clean. Steward department thanked for terrific food. Next port: Long Beach, CA. Sa UWD UBiRMJOR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 10 — ChairmaaV.J. Ardowski, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Director E.L. Ford, Deck Delegate J.W. Fultz, Engine Delegate Patrick Lynch, Steward Delegate Tom Marshall. Chairman reminded crew to read Seafarers LOG, especially president's column, for news on union and maritime in­ dustry. He announced ship pay off will be September 11 in Long Beach, CA. Secretary said members very cooperative in keeping crew lounge clean. Departmental dele­ gates reported smooth sailing, no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Long Beach, CA. S£R-IAND HUUma (Sea-Land Service), September 3 — Chairman A. R. McCree, Secretary W. E. Spratley, Educational Director D. DiSamo, Deck Delegate J. W. Allen, Engine Delegate A. B. Austin, Steward Del­ egate J. Weed. Chairman thanked crew for good trip, saying it was best he had sailed in a long time. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean at all times. Educational director urged those with a drug or alcohol problem to get help. He said he has been straight since seeking treatment at Seafarers addictions re­ habilitation facility at Valley Lee, MD. Treasurer reported $20 in bar­ becue fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Next ports: Tacoma, WA and Yokohama, Japan. Sa-tAMD NRVIGRIOR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 3 — Chairman Peter Bean, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director A. Sankolewicz. Chairman said telex sent to San Francisco union hall regarding lack of ice machine for last two trips. Union reported one will be installed when ship arrives in Oakland. Sec­ retary asked for explanation of GUDE duties. Educational director reported chief engineer handling reefers rather than chief electrician. Treasurer reported $64.68 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. MTD Convention Sets Policy Ooals Continued from page 6 eral, state and local races. Of the 6000 registered lobbyists in Wash­ ington, DC, he said, only 150 are from labor unions. In adopting over 50 resolutions, convention delegates called for an evaluation of the programs needed to maintain the St. Lawrence Sea­ way system at its maximum level. Delegates supported the construc­ tion and full federal funding of a new 1000 foot lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Coast Guard funding of the icebreaker vessel the Mackinaw and extension of the current agreements that give the domestic steel industry an op­ portunity to modernize thereby increase demand for bulk com­ modity service from the Great Lakes. The delegates also enacted res­ olutions urging an end to unfair subsidies of foreign shipyards, reauthorization of the Export Administration Act to preserve North Slope Alaskan oil for do­ mestic consumption, continued support of a strong cabotage pol­ icy as embodied in the Jones Act, expansion of Jones Act coverage to include the full extent of the U.S. exclusive economic zone, abolishment of factors that allow foreign-flag cruise ships to operate in domestic U.S. waters and pas­ sage of legislation designed to ex­ pand the U.S.-flag passenger fleet. 7^ . ;r: ^ iNiller on Whales The SIU ship's committee on the USNS Silas Bent is joined hy the entire crew for a photo taken September in Yokohama, Japan. The ship's committee is made up of Chairman Michael T. Marquette, Secretary Sharon L. Ortiz, Education Director Jerry A. Rosemeyer, Deck Delegate John C. Buckley, Engine Delegate Gary A. Carter and Steward Delegate Jackie J. Paglinawan. llSMSCM»IVEWfr(Lavino Steamship Company), Sep­ tember 15 — Chairman J. Ross, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Direc­ tor A. Matos. Chairman dis­ cussed current conditions of ship and crew. He thanked crew for job it has been doing and reminded members to go through departmental delegates to address prob­ lems. He urged members to upgrade at the Luqdeberg On their way to Join the USNS Silas Bent are School. Secretary discussed Jose Manuel Llitera (left) and Eric Emory. The payroll vouchers. He re­ recent Lundeberg School graduates are pictured minded crew to help keep in the Tokyo airport. vessel clean. Crew noted some problems with hot and taken after four months on the ves­ cold water system, galley and elec­ sel or will individual lose permanent tricity. Crewmembers happy to re­ status? port vessel sailing after spending summer in Jacksonville shipyard. USNS Wlim (Lavino Shipping Co.), September 21 — Chairman Tom (ISMS aaiUHD (Sealift Bulkers, Inc.), Trehem, Secretary feurt Lucido, Ed­ September 10 — Chairman F. A. ucational Director Aaron Thompson. Khan, Secretary A. Pinn. Deck del­ Chairman reported morale low be­ egate reported disputed OT with cause of workload doubling. He an­ chief mate defacing OT sheets. nounced garbage separation program Steward delegate noted disputed OT is working and urged members to be involving GSU. Engine delegate did careful when cleaning with industrial not list any beefs or disputed OT. strength ammonia. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $950 USMS lYMa (Mar Ship Operators), in ship's fund. Crew approved party September 7 — Chairman Carmine to be held when vessel arrives in Bova, Secretary D. Velandra, Edu­ Lisbon, Portugal. No beefs or dis­ cational Director Gary Wicket. puted OT. Variety of salads is being Chairman announced new washer served by steward department. Next and dryer ordered. He noted ship port: Lisbon, Portugal. would pay off September 8 in Port Continued from page 15 In my seagoing experience, I was on two ships on which I was directly involved in collisions with whales under such circumstances. One was a Calmar running south along the coast of Mexico at 12 knots. I was on lookout on the bow and watching a large whale swimming directly in front of us which we hit. I had to leap clear of the large tail which flipped above me. Another similar collision oc­ curred on the Isthmian ship Kenyon Victory in the Sea of Turtles off Mexico. Running south at 18 knots I was also on the bow when we hit a whale. The impact caused our speed to drop five revolutions. On one occasion a boarding pi­ lot at Balboa informed us that a whale was stuck on our bow which accounted for the slow down in our speed for almost two days. On yet another occasion, we were informed by the linemen in Anchorage, AK while docking there on a Sea-Land ship that there was a whale stuck on our bow. V Fred T. MiUer Castle Rock, Washington Editor's Note: The LOG would like to hear from seamen who have also had first hand experience with whale collisions. Brother Miller raises a good point, seamen should be consulted. The LCXJ would like to document a number of cases involving whales striking ships to forward to the University of Cal­ ifornia's marine biology depart­ ment. *45 7J 7 'V4, v. ;v, �easaagi SSAFAHeRS 26 ::-.l'., • • FRANK BARON Frank Baron, 76, passed away October 10. The deck department veteran, known to his friends as "Red," served in the Navy fi-om 1930 to 1935. He became an SIU member in March of 1939 at the jwrt of New York. Early in his career, the English-bom Biaron sailed from the port of Baltimore. He participated in the Murmansk mn during World War II. At the time of his retirement in January of 1973, Brother Baron sailed from the port of San Francisco. He is survived by two brothers, William and Norman. Jf--- liaiva-,. .if'i .?i»*n • •• ••••',, fe. • . ''fV'' r :^fe PAUL T. BOUDREAUX Paul T. Boudreaux, 68, died October 13. The Louisiana native received his SIU book in August of 1942 at the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department primarily from the port of New Orleans until he retired in May of 1976. His wife, Ruth, survives him. BERNARD P. BURKE Bernard P. Burke, 72, passed away October 16. Brother Burke was bom in Indiana. He began his SIU career in December of 1948 at the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department until his retirement in May of 1976. Gl^RGE DANIELS JR. George Daniels Jr., 72, died September 7. Bora in Pantego, NC, Brother Daniels served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. He later served in the Coast Guard. The engine department seafarer joined the SIU in February of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. He assisted the union in the 1962 Moore McCormick-Robin Line beef. He is survived by his wife, Lillian. JACK B. DAVIS Jack B. Davis, 71, passed away August 15. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. The Madisonville, TX native graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York in June of 1964. Brother Davis upgraded to QMED at the Lundebeig School in 1974 before he retired in December of 1982. ARCHIE E. DELANEY Archie E. Delaney, 73, died October 27. The Alabama native served in the United States Marine Corps from 1936 to 1938. He became a member of the union in October of 1955 at the port of New York. Early in his engine department career. Brother Delaney sailed on Alcoa and Waterman vessels. He received his first pension check in February of 1978. RAMON FERRERA Ramon Ferrera, 68, passed away November 21, 1988. Brother Ferrera sailed for 42 years before he retired in 1978 as a bosun. He shipped from the ports of Mobile and New Orleans. He saved the life of a fellow shipmate in the early I970's. Ferrera is survived by his wife, Elsie, and daughter, Irene Elizabeth. LOUIS A. GARDIER Louis A. Gardier, 72, died October 9. The steward department pensioner was bora in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago when it was part of the British West Indies. He joined the SIU in March of 1947 at the port of New York. Brother Gardier retired in December of 1982. His wife, Rosaline, survives him. WILLIAM M- IL^ William M. Hand, 75, passed away September 26. The McDavid, FL native served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Hand received his SIU book in October 1954 at the port of New Orleans. His stepson, Lee M. Castro, was a 1963 recipient of the union's scholarship program. Brother Hand worked in the steward department before retiring in December of 1978. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee. BO KARLSSON Bo Karlsson, 66, died September 2. Bora in Sweden, Brother Karlsson. )ecame an SIU member in July of 1951 afthe port of Baltimore. He took part in the 1961 New York Harbor strike. Karlsson upgraded to become a recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He started receiving his pension in August of 1982. BURRIS MAXWELL Burris Mjixwell, 77, passed away June 16. The deck department seafarer was bora in New Jersey and served in the Army from 1930 to 1933. He joined the union in December of 1938 at the port of Mobile. Brother Maxwell retired in November of 1974. His wife, Ethel, survives him. LUCIAN B. MOORE Lucian B. Moore, 81, died October 25. The Tennessee native sailed in the steward department. Brother Moore was one of the union's first members, signing on with the SIU in November of 1938 at the port of Mobile. Brother Moore retired in September of 1975. MARTIN PYKE Martin Pyke, 71, passed away at his Fort Lauderdale, FL home on July 20. The Philadelphia native sailed several decades with the SIU before retiring in June of 1984. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, and son, Marty. WILFRED SCHOENBORN Wilfred Schoenbora, 84, died August 28. He was torn in Dresden, Germany. Brother Schoenbora became an SIU member in May of 1946 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. He walked the 1961 New York Harbor picket line. Pensioner Schoenbora retired in June of 1968. EDWARD D. SYNAN Edward D. Synan, 59, passed away August 10. The Fall River, MA native served in the Navy from 1948 to 1953 and the Army from 1956 to 1958. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School at the port of New York during 1960. In December of 1974, Brother Synan received a letter of commendation from Delta Lines for his work as a chief electrician. He began receiving his pension in April of 1985. Inland STEVEN CRAWFORD Steven Crawford, 52, died September 13. Bora in Pearl River, LA, Pensioner Crawford served in the Army before joining the SIU in April of 1%2 at the port of New Orleans. He worked in the engine department on Dixie Carriers vessels. Crawford up^ded at the Lundebeig School in June of 1973. He retired in February of 1988. His wife, Merrian, survives him. LOUIS A. DEHON JR. Louis A. Dehon Jr., 67, passed away October 11. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Boatman Dehon became a union member in January of 1971 in his native New Orleans. He worked on Crescent Towing tugs. Dehon attended a 1977 union education conference at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD. He began receiving his pension in November of 1986. CECIL R. EVANS Cecil R. Evans, 65, died Au^st 7. The Freeport, FL native worked in the deck department for Radcliffe Towing. He joined the SIU in September of 1977 at the port of Mobile. Boatman Evans retired in May of 1988. HORACE W. HODGES Horace W. Hodges, 89, passed away September 1. Bora in Mathews, VA, Boatman Hodges obtained his SIU book in September of 1961 at the port of Norfolk. He sailed as captain on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. Brother Hodges retired in September of 1974. He is survived by his wife, Liicy. MILTON A. LIRETTE Milton A. Lirette, 66, died September 11. The deck department boatman was bora in Thibodaux, LA. He joined the SIU in August of 1960 at the port of Houston. Brother Lirette was sailed on Dixie Carriers and National Marine tugs. He began drawing his pension in March of 1988. His wife, Janie, survives him. EMILIO MARTINEZ EmUio Martinez, 63, passed away June 2. Bora in Vega Alta, PR, Boatman Martinez bec^e an SIU member in December of 1977 at the port of San Juan. He worked in the deck department for Crowley Towing. He is survived by his wife, Carmel Luisa. WALTER J. MICHAELKIEWCZ Walter J. Michaelkiewcz, 64, died in the month of August. He served in the Air Force from 1942 to 1963. Boatman * Michaelkiewcz joined the union in September of 1972 in his native Baltimore. He worked on Harbor Towing vessels during much of his maritime career. Pensioner Michaelkiewcz retired in March of 1985. KENNETH J. NELSON SR. Kenneth J. Nelson Sr., 69, passed away September 13. The Humboldt, TN native acquired his SIU book in May of 1957 at the port of Houston. He worked in the engine department on G & H Towing tugs. Boatman Nelson retired in October of 1979. He is survived by his wife, Maijorie. JAMES R. SAYWARD James R. Say ward, 65, died August 25. The Massachusetts native served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in September of 1968 at the port of Chicago and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Sayward began his retirement in April of 1986. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. ADAM S. SCHULTZ Adam S. Schultz, 78, passed away October 11. He was bora in Maryland. Boatman Schultz became an SIU member in December of 1956 at the port of Baltimore. He worked as a bargeman for the Western Maryland Railroad. Brother Schultz retired in August of 1973. He is survived by his wife, Esther. Great Lakes WILLIAM J. HEARNS JR. WilUam J. Hearas Jr., 53, died August 18. He joined the SIU in July of 1961 in his native Cleveland. Brother Hearas was an active deckhand for Great Lakes Towing at the time of his death. His wife, Helen, survives him. Railroad Marine MARTIN NICOLICH Martin Nicolich, 78, passed away June 19. TTie Austrianbora deckhand became a member of the SIU in July of 1960 at the port of New York. He worked on New Haven Railroad vessels. Brother Nicolich retired in February of 1977. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. DONALD E. RICHARDSON Donald E. Richardson, 78, died June 6 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. The deckhand for the ErieLackawanna Railroad was bora in Stonington, MA. He became an SIU member in November 1963 at the port of New York. Brother Richardson was buried at the George Washington Memorial Park at Paramus, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Helen. JOHN J. RYAN John J. Ryan, 67, passed away August 7 at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, NY. The Brooklyn native joined the union in July 1960 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department for the Pennsylvania, and later Penn Central, Railroad. He was buried August 11 at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. His wife, Veronica, survives him. r, - Vi'-v,. ''Hi... ~ '•»- �'• ' taC-I •••••'" MOVmBER, 1989 -Si. :;:.r.'fUvi;;: •P QMED—Any Rating February 19 May II Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 8 February 16 Marine Electrical Maintenance March 2 January 8 Marine Electronics Technician March 30 January 8 Diesel Engine Techncdogy January 8 February 2 January 8 Hydraulics , : February 2 Welding January 8 March 2 yyj^l students in the Ehgirie O^ will have a two week : •familiarization class at the end of their regidar course. Ml AtimK 4i* eNnrf fifnmiiiluJbimitm^ rif December 1989-February 1990 schedule for December 1989— , , - • F^ruary 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's neieds. ' PLEASE NOTE: Att members are required to t^ fir^fi^^ng ivL^ the Lundeberg SckotU. Chedc-In Date February 5 January 22 February 19 December 4 January 22 January 29 Course Able Seaman Lifeboatman March 16 February 2 March 2 Simulator Shiphandiing December 15 Febniary 2 Third Mate May 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. : '''l"' • v. The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High ; School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Secqnd Language (ESL) are s six weeks in length. ; Check-In Completion Couree imte Date High School Equivalency (GED) January 8 February ID Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 8 February 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 8 February 9 |i: Completion •Date-'-V ii February 12 January 8 January 29 Course February 16 The Developmental Studies Claiss (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. • ^'• Checfc-in C6ni|rieiflon •IsS® Course Date Date , ^Assistant Cocdt, Cook and B^dker All open-ended (contact admission^ v Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for startii^ date) ' students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Address(City) • Yes Telephone. (Zip Code) No^ CPR: • Yes No • ^^^; Primary Language Spoken ' With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. (Area Code) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE Book #. Social Security #_ DepartmenL Seniority Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No • ^ DECK • AB/Sealifl • I.si Class Pilot Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. Last grade of school completed. SIGNATURE. I Am inlcrcslcd in Ihc Following Coursc(s) Cheeked Below or Indicated Here if Not l.isled Endorsement(s) or Licegse(s) Now Held- • Third Male • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course to (dales allended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No/ (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. February 23 Mo./Day/Year Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Home Port— •iS:. No • Firefighting: • Yes (Slreel) (Slate) February 19 Date Available for training Date of Birth 1 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: UpgnuBng ApplitaHoa (Middle) Completion Date March 5 IKIS^Cmse SOFJUtiRS mirnUMDlBiRG SCHOOL OF SamUNSHIP (Firsll Che(ck-In Date January 29 Course Steward Recertification tfaanrfna Cbwses (Last) ENGINE r,.- .• •.V March 23 January 19 h^nms Name. WiS' -Ja." / Sdi^h •« i".' ''aia;4-^ ^I^Ehlpegaa . \ • , • Sv®!-:* 'i" .S- t: .. • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation DATE. • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Q High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associates in Arts Degree •'Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 10/89 •mmm. ' ' .'-I" .I-'"' ' • • �• ' -ir. . 1 iff'.I^MVTWTDi^n fiR'fliiMWil'IMiWIB—W1 pi-# HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CHILD? ,51 American Eagle Crew and Soviet Seamen Meet On Soccer Field SlU members had their turn to experience "glasnost" when American Eagle crewmembers were challenged to a soccer match by Soviet merchant seamen, re­ ported Chief Steward Frank Costango in an interview with the LOG earlier this month. The American mariners won one round and the Soviets the other in soccer games held at the Swedish Seamen's Center in Goteberg, Sweden. The Eagle crew lost its first match, 3-1, to the Belgrad's seafarers but came back six days later to defeat the Leningradskaga Slava team, 3-2. The Eagle was in port for re­ pairs. The vessel was docked for two weeks allowing the crew to get acquainted with the area. Bosun Billy Eastwood and Costango served as the Eagle team's coaches. .''ii i;--(' ' ri • ; If .vf.'•SV V C.A. ; fI'Ai' ...: a. • ' M. i:. J: ^ ''' ' ' Chief Steward Frank Costango (right) prepares another helping of ribs for the picnic following the American Ease's victory. He is helped by a representative of the Swedish Seamen's Club. SIU crewmembers treated the defeated Soviets to an Americanstyle picnic after the second game. Costango and Chief Cook Cal­ vin Hazard fed approximately 80 sailors from India, Sweden, Bel­ gium, Denmark as well as the Soviet crew. "They ate 60 pounds of ribs, 60 pounds of chicken, 30 pounds of Cheryl Ann Ffders The American Eagle soccer squad (white jerseys) pose with,thdr Soviet mariner counterparts: the Belgrad (top) and the Leningradskag Slava (bottom). hot dogs, tubs of cole slaw, mac­ aroni salad, potato salad and beer and soft drinks," Costango said. "We worked from 1300 to 2200 cooking and serving with the help of the seamen's club. "Then the Soviets became our guests at a local nightclub. They had no money and had to get permission to stay out with us until 0100." Costango said the games be­ tween American and Soviet play­ ers were a first for the Swedish Seamen's Center International Seamen's Olympics. He reported a great time was had by all. Cheryl Ann Peters has been ^missing for five years. She left I home one night aftier a fiaucnily ar%ument, and hasn't been s^^ Il iSaie was nearly 15 when aChe was M: Jleported missing. But like many I such cases, the police aUid the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children still continue to publicize the facts surrounding her disai^arance. Case officer Lt. David Sackett of the Rochester, MN Police Degiaitmeiit continues to recdve tips ^ hier possible whereabouts. : "We'll never put the case to «,^st until she's found," says Sack; ett. The officer notes thatmany missing child or young adult cases have been open for much longer than five years. But, he said, one ^ ^onymqus tip or a decision by the runaway child can resolve a cUse quickly. ; Cheryl Ann is now a young woman, and inay look quite dif­ ferent from her picture. However, she has certain identifying marks that would not have changed: a faint scar below her eye brow, a planter's wart on the bottom of her left foot, pierced ears which had heal^ over and a scar on her upper left arm. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD OMAa Nilioal CcUir far Misn^ wi EiiiMMCIUrci 9 •: &:•? •• -\-.;U fv r|!- ifi ^ vmi v. - •' 4 Jte#' •'-/ . irm- Third Mate Sndahr Brown (Ml) relaxes with Able Seamen Thomas Johnsoa IUMI Robert Ashcom after the American E:^'s victory over the i-ii^i^ MliTlrneii Siava's soccer team. '-V As Chief Steward Frank Costango prepares another mder, AB's Robert Ashcom (seated, left) and Wayne Proudlove (standing, left) and Boson Billy Eastwood (in hat) talk with a representative of the Swedish Seamen^s Club. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MTD MAPS ‘COMPREHENSIVE’ MARITIME POLICY POLISH SOLIDARITY OFFICIALS STUDY SIU, TRAINING PROGRAM SIU HAILS POLISH UNION, SOLIDARITY, IN SHIPBOARD CEREMONY DETROIT INTERVIEWS SELLMAN PANAMA DEBACLE EXPOSES PHONY THEORY OF ‘EFFECTIVE U.S. CONTROL’ U.S. POLICY LABELS SHIPS FLYING THE PANAMANIAN-FLAG AS ‘EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED’ FOR MILITARY PURPOSES ‘EFFECTIVE CONTROL’ PROVES TO BE A SHAM IN CRISIS SITUATIONS HOW EUSC POLICY GOT ITS START BIENNIAL MTD CONVENTION DELEGATES URGE PASSAGE OF NATIONAL SHIPPING AND SHIPBUILDING POLICY AFL-CIO DELEGATES HONOR LECH WALESA ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY STUDY BLASTS SAFETY RECORD OF FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS ITF GENERAL SECRETARY UPHOLDS IMU SUSPENSION MEL PELFREY OF D2 MEBA DIES AT 59 COAST GUARD PROPOSES NEW TANKERMAN AND Z-CARD RULES SENATE LEADER BACKS DOWN ON CARGO PREFERENCE FIGHT SIU GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION LENDS HAND IN EARTHQUAKE CLEAN-UP SIU MEMBER IS NATO SCHOLAR USNS DIEHL CREW GIVES TOURS OF SHIP SIU HAS KEY ROLE IN ‘HOUSING NOW’ MARCH BREAUX BILL WOULD EXCLUDE MARITIME FROM TRADE TALKS BOSUN TONY LEO TURNS TRASH TO GOLD SELLMAN: “THE SPIRIT CREW WAS TERRIFIC’ MARITIME UNIONS URGE APPLICATION OF U.S. LABOR LAWS TO SHIPS OF RUNAWAY REGISTRIES LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CITED AS MODEL TRAINING FACILITY COURT RULES VACATION BENEFITS CAN BE GARNISHED OVERSEAS ALICE CREW MEMBERS COMMENDED BY U.S. NAVY CROWLEY AMBASSADOR CREW HAS BRIEF STOP IN PORT EVERGLADES MTD PORT COUNCILS HONOR FRIENDS OF MARITIME TRADE UNION LEADER FROM SPAIN LOOKS TO SIU’S SCHOOL FOR IDEAS NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR SIU P.R. 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V-'V- ••-' 'v' - ' -'% . -I]' - -' - ••.--• -• t • -• MumiiiiNa imERs Dismicr • AFL-CIO SEAmREMBS Volume 51f Number 10 House Nips Bid To Dump Cargo Preference Law Maritime Role in Polish Aid Program Defended WASHINGTON, DC—The House of Repre­ sentatives turned down an attempt by farm interests to knock out cargo preference laws governing the carriage of food cargoes to Po­ land. After a dramatic debate on the afternoon of October 19, congressmen torpedoed, first by a roll call vote of 228 to 170 and then by voice Excerpts From Debate vote, amendments designed to weaken or elim­ inate the law that requires 75 percent of gov­ ernment generated food aid to be «hipl^ on American-flag vessels. The first amendment, introduced by Repre­ sentative Fred Grandy (R-IA), call^ for a complete waiver of cargo preference laws in the shipping of food aid to Poland. Congresswoman Nancy Kaptur (D-OH) submitted a "compro­ mise" amendment that would have allowed 50 percent of the food aid to be carried on foreignflag vessels. (As the Seafarers LOG was going to press the Senate began deliberations on an aid package for Pcdand and Hnngary. Similar amendments are expected during the Senate debate on the bill.) Grandy said his purpose in eliminating cargo preference requirements was to maximize the $125 million ^located for American food as­ sistance by lowering the cost of shipping through the use of foreign-flag vessels. When asked by Congressman Norman F. Lent (R-NY) if American farmers would be willing to allow food aid dollars to buy foreign, and perhaps che£q)er, commodities, Grandy quicldy responded, . . the answer to that question is not yes." The proponents of the amendment to waive cargo preference "unfortunately want to have one set of rules for agricultural interests and another set of rules for all the rest," said Congressman John R. Miller (R-WA). One farm state congressman, David R. Nagle (D-IA), confronted his colleagues from agricul­ tural areas. He asked, ". . . tell me how fanners are going to benefit if the day comes that this nation is forced to go to war but first has to go knocking on the doors of foreign countries to find one willing to loan us the ships required to transport our supplies and troops and guns to the fields of battle abroad?" Continued ots pe^e 3 -Q . o A fire-wracked Peruvian trawler lists In the Pacific Ocean after its JKdKllC flt dCfl mariners were rescued by the MV Ambassador's SlU crew. Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell provided this and other photographs shown on page 2. Union Responds to Plight of Members Stricken By Hurricane Hugo Rampage Responding to a cry for help is one of the oldest traditions of the sea, one which the SIU honored wheii it sprang into action after Hurricane Hugo finished its deadly march through the Caribbean and South Carolina. To date, the SIU and its industrial division, the United Industrial Workers Union (UIW), have collected human­ itarian aid totalling in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to help victims of that tragic storm. The UIW represents 3,500 government and private sector employees who reside in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Responding to the most pressing short-term needs, the unions sent generators, chain saws, bottled water and batteries to South Carolina, ' Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where some areas are stiU without housing, water or electricity. It will take months to clear all the debris left by fallen trees and collapsed buildings, said UIW Vice President for the Caribbean Amos Peters. The unions have assembled more than $175,000 worth of food to ship to the Caribbean. Many of the goods were donated by UlW-contracted companies from the West Coast and Columbus, OH. More than $4,000 has been collected through an emergency relief fund established by the SIU and UIW, and the figure is rising, according UIW National Director Steve Edney. Officials in the SIU halls of Jacksonville, FL and Philadelphia, PA are conducting ongoing relief drives to secure food items, disinfectants and building materials. The first container from Philadelphia is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands at the end of this month. Continued on page 12 Seafarers Welfare Plan Summary Annual Report Page 20 �ifisM^nanmziJiXgSSSgfr BES8«^- ijter^id^ftfrrrrss^rTSrc?? mfARmm • i". i •vJ'; •'•^J - • € .• vi: President's Report Thanks to the deep concern and convictions of a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives that the U.S.-flag merchant marine is vital to the nation's security, another attempt by farm interests to weaken America's shipping capability has been soundly defeated. The farm bloc's attack came in the form of two amendments during action on the $837 million aid program for Poland and Hun­ gary that was acted on October 19. One was introduced by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, who called for reducing from 75 percent to 50 percent cargo preference requirements for food aid to Poland. The other amendment sought to drop the required use of Ameri­ can ships entirely in the carriage of the food aid given to Poland. Not funny, but certainly a strange coincidence, the latter amendment was introduced and defended by Rep. Fred Grandy of Iowa, whom some will remember as the ship's purser in the tele­ vision series, "Love Boat," a runaway foreign-flag vessel if we ever saw one. Both amendments were beaten by heavy margins. But not until there had been considerable debate during some three and a half hours, details of which will be covered elsewhere in the Seafarers LOG. A similar fight is expected in the Senate. If there is a lesson to be learned from this latest legislative battle to protect U.S.-flag shipping and with it the jobs of Seafarers, it is that we—our union—must continue to be vigilant and strong enough to act responsibly and effectively in situations like this that affect the membership's security. While the Union is always prepared to deal with an attack on cargo preference, the tactics of the farm bloc in using the Polish aid program as a means of bypassing the required use of U.S. ships in government aid cargoes was a bit of a surprise. Only a couple of years ago a compromise had been worked out by maritime and agriculture interests on the issues of taxpayer-supported grain subsi­ dies and cargo preference that was accepted as mutually satisfac­ tory. Because farming and shipping are two industries vital to the na­ tional interest and security, we thought each should support the other. American shipping certainly acknowledges the role of agricul­ ture in our national scheme of things. That farm interests are not prepared to reciprocate and support thS^^Kdw "Of the American flag on ships delivering the taxpayer-sponsored aid cargoes to beneficiary nations is disturbingly evident from the shot they fired the other day on the law on cargo preference. Nevertheless, it is hoped that this attitude will not prevent a cooperative working relationship of the maritime and agriculture interests in the future. A striking and encouraging aspect of the latest legislative experi­ ence is the quality of the debate and performance of the members of Confess who led the successful fight against the amendments. A reading of the arguments published in the Congressional Record reveals that the con^essmen insisting on upholding the cargo prefer­ ence laws know the issues well and recognize the vital role of shipping, as well as farming, in the national interest. And they were able to refiite the misinformation and distortions of facts about relative costs and the tax dollars involved in maritime subsidies. li'i ?i.- .>-;r /. - - • Contributing to the successfiil fight in the House of Representa­ tives were the union's legislative affairs and research staffs, working in cooperation with the Transportation Institute, the shipowners and other elements of the maritime industry. Our people provided impor­ tant background information and facts on cargo preference, relative shipping costs and the taxpayer's role in farm subsidy. The debate that took place on October 19 should be required reading for all Seafarers and their families. It provides a powerfiil insight to the struggles that we must continually wage if we are to defeat the efforts to scuttle the American merchant marine. I am therefore making arrangements to have it reproduced and made available to all. The Seafarers LOG will announce when the publica­ tion is ready for distribution. And here we must be reminded that our ability to maintain the fight to preserve American ships and American seafaring jobs de­ pends on the resources we have to offer. That is why it is in a Seafarer's personal interest for him to support the union's political and legislative activities by contributing to SPAD. 1990 Lundeberg School Courses Announced Seafarers who wish to take advantage of upgrading opportunities at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship can refer to the 1990 course schedule announced this month. By upgrading, SIU inembers have an opportunity to enhance their job-related skills and increase their pay. Seafarers are urged to take advantage of the upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School. The 1990 course schedule appears on page 22. -11 The MV Ambassador responded to an JiU Crew SflVGS 18 early morning distress call from the Pe­ ruvian trawler Dorine I. When the Crowley/CCT freighter arrived, the SIU crew could see fire and smoke spewing from all parts of the vessel as pictured above. The foreign-flag crew of 18 was in a lifeboat. Below, the Ambassador's crew rigged a tow-line for the lifeboat to take the stranded seamen to a waiting Peruvian ship. No lives were lost in the fire or rescue, which took place in late summer 20 miles off the coast of Peru. Official cause of the fire was a short circuit in the galley. Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell, who took these photographs, said the heat from the flames was so intense it could be felt on the deck of the Ambassador. ••• Index to LOG Features Page^£^ P'lotoce ••••••• •'* *•••*••«•'• .14 IKqiatclier Report/Deep Sea. .14 INspatcher Report/Inland.................................21 i iHsiiatclier RqMrt/Great Lakes........................... .21 Final D^partiures 17"18' KknoM^ IToiur IRlgiits...v. v....-v]*........,.19' L^gal ^Hd Birectory..15 iff''''"•'1® Ifi® Editor .........'..10 X ; Lundeberg School Applk»tifHi^....^.>........wv..i.. *.. ....23 g & I Lundebeig Schoid Course Schednle...^^... 22, 23 Lundteberg Sdnxd Gnkhiates..................... w....... .16 hdeeting Nodce............................. ........«,. .... ..14 Penskmers .15 • Volume 51, Number JO • .< October, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryl^d 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" CampbeU; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President G^Coast, Thomas Glldeweil; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith', Associate Editors, Daniel,Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene. ' m �;.-V '• 6aOBeR,1989 House Debate On Cargo Preference (What follows are excerpts from the comments of House members who supported the upholding of existing cargo preference laws.) Robert G. Torricelli (D-NJ): "Whot we want is an American ship with an American flag unloading an American product with on American label, heoded toward a shelf to be read with an American flag on the container, so that it would be clear to all the Polish people that when they needed the United States, we were there." David R. Nagle (D-IA): "I remind my farm state colleagues: our numbers ore small. We don't hove the votes—by ourselves—to pass a decent and just farm bill. We're going to bove to hove help and support from others. And one of those 'others' who stood with us when we needed help was the U.S. maritime industry. I hope they stand with us again. Yet, some form state members want to look them in the eye today and say: 'We are not going to help you this year, but by the way, we're sure looking forward to having your help again next year.' If that is our message today, I know what they are going to tell us next year when we ask for their help. I do not think we con grow corn in hell, but that is where they are going to tell us to plont it." Howard L. Berrnan (D-CA): "... if the goal of this amendment is to maximize the assistance to Poland to get OS much for the $125 million as possible, then why ore we doing it through United States commodities? Why ore we not going out on the world market and buying as much us we con, which will be a great deal more?" Jolm R. Miller (R-WA): "United Stotes wheat costs between $161 and $166 per metric ton and European wheat costs about $158 per metric ton. So if the proponents of these amendments want to be fair, we should buy European wheat to help Poland. Similarly, United States butter costs $2,656 per metric ton, compared to $1,850 per metric ton for European butter... Under o truly open and comp^ve morket, we could get more wheat and butter for Poland because European products ore cheaper and they do not need to l» shipped as for." Eliot L. Engei (D-NY): "A good deal of misinformation has surrounded the costs ossodated with shipping this country's food aid on United States vessels. The source of much of this misinformation was a Boston Globe story of September 29, which cited on $85-per-ton rate. This figure has presented a highly misleading picture, and has been specifically refuted by the U.S. Deputy Maritime Administrator Robert S. Silbermon ..." Waiter B. Jones (D-NC): 'Hire shipping cost differentials suggested by the proponents of the U.S.-flog waiver are grossly overstated. The $84.95 per ton United States-flog rate was for 0 single, small, spot-charter shipment for which the Polish rate offer was $60 per ton, not $15-20 per ton as claimed by the proponents of the waiver. The Maritime Administration states that the United States-flog rate for 0 normal shipment would be less than $34 per ton, with the Polish rate being in the high $20-per-ton range. The $70-per-ton differential suggested simply has no basis in fact." Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD): "The actual difference is about $6 of tonnage between the high Polish rates and the American rates of $34 a ton. That is much less than any 30 percent differential." Herbert H. Bateman (R-VA): "Does Poland have a merchant marine? You bet it does. Is that merchant marine subsidized? You bet it is. It is very heavily subsidized." W.J. (BUiy) Taozin (D-LA): "I, for one, believe thot Americon aid should arrive in American ships, flying the American flag and crewed by tbe American people." Hme Voles feKeep Polish Aid on US Ships Continued from page 1 Supporters of a strong merchant fleet spoke of the inequity of Grandy's amend­ ment. Lent asked, ". . . there are two industries here that government seeks to favor. . . Why are we taking it all out of the maritime side of the equation?" Cheaper Commodities Available Congressman Robert G. Torricelli (DNJ) proposed, "... if we want to get the most value for our money, let us go to the world community and be prepared to buy Argentinean wheat and Canadian agricul­ tural products and use them for American aid. "If the concept of American foreign aid is to get the most for the dollar, whether it is shipping or the food we give I do not see why there should be different rules for maritime than for agriculture." Torricelli concluded, "the gentleman" who proposes the cargo preference waiver "should know that he is opening that door and there are those of us who are prepared to walk through it, if those are the rules of the game." Miller said, "I read that United States butter costs $2,656 per metric ton com­ pared to $1,850 per metric ton for Euro­ pean butter. If we are trying to maximize in this one particular case, whether it comes to butter or any other commodity, why do we not go on the world market in the case of butter and buy European but­ ter?" Other proponents of cargo preference noted that wheat in the United States costs between $161 and $166 per metric ton and European wheat costs about $158 for the same amount. What Would Solidarity Want? Cargo preference opponent Represen­ tative James A.S. Leach (R-IA) suggested the law requiring 75 percent carriage of government food aid on American bottoms pits "an established American union movement against an aspiring union move­ ment in another country. This is Solidarity versus the American union movement." But Leach's argument backfired. Pro­ ponents of cargo preference quickly pointed out the consistent role of American labor in aiding Poland's free labor movement that has been at the forefront of that communist nation's emerging democracy and economic reforms. Congressman Howard L. Berman (DCA) said, "At the heart of the movement to support Solidarity year after year was the institution of organized labor in this country. When others were looking away and had other priorities, no other institu­ tion gave that kind of assistance to Soli­ darity." Torricelli asked House members if they thought Lech Walesa and Solidarity wanted the cargo preference amendment. "Does anybody who has heard Lech Walesa think that he is a part of wanting to jeopardize American labor rights? The fact is no, he does not," said Torricelli. Farm Interests Use Phony Numbers Ronald Keith Machtley (R-Rl): 'in my book. United Stotes support for economic restructuring in Poland and Hungary need not be subsidized at the cost of our own domestic interests." Gerry E. Studds (D-MA): "American workers, American industries, Polish workers and Polish industries should equally reap the benefits of the generosity of the American people." Continued on page 4 Supporters of the cargo preference waiver painted a picture of exorbitant U.S. ship­ ping rates compared to bargain basement prices of foreign carriers. Congressman Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) confronted the numbers thrown around by the farm in­ terests: "A good deal of misinformation has surrounded the costs associated with shipping this country's food aid on United States vessels. "The source of much of this misinfor­ mation was a Boston Globe story of Sep­ tember 29, which cited an $85-per-ton rate. This figure has presented a highly mis­ leading picture and has specifically been refuted by the U.S. Deputy Maritime Ad­ ministrator Robet S. Silberman." The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Walter B. Jones (D-NC) added, "The shipping rate differentials suggested by the propo­ nents of the U.S.-flag waiver are grossly overstated. The $84.95 per ton United States-flag rate was for a single, small, spot-charter shipment for which the Polish rate offer was $60 per ton, not $15-20 per ton as claimed by the proponents of the waiver. "The Maritime Administration states that the United States-flag rate for normal shipment would be less than $34 per ton, with the Polish rate being in the high $20per-ton," Jones said. Cargo preference foes implied the Amer­ ican merchant marine was "heavily sub­ sidized" and "relying on the crumbs from the agricultural table." Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD) set the re­ cord straight: Only four of the 26 U.S.flag bulk carriers receive government sub­ sidy. The tot£il national subsidy to mari­ time is under $300 million compared to $13 billion received by agricultural inter­ ests. The Maryland congresswoman said the amendments to waive cargo preference requirements on the Polish aid cargo was "a continuation of the agriculture inter­ ests' tunnel vision of wanting to protect their own self-interests while demonstrat­ ing a willingness to allow a vital component of our national defense capabilities to be frirther eroded, all the while they stuff their pockets with taxpayers' dollars, wave the flag and expound the virtues of their alleged humanitarian efforts to increase food supplies to Poland and Hungary." More Shipping Needed, Not Less Representative Jack Fields suggested that rather than reducing support for the nation's merchant marine. Congress should look for ways to enhance the U.S.-flag fleet. Fields asked House members to examine the status of U.S. shipping: • The American merchant marine is down from being the largest fleet in the world to a nation with fewer than 375 active ships. • The Soviet Union, with a national fleet of 2,500 merchant ships, carries more of our nation's cargo overseas than we do. In fact, Soviet ships carry nearly 50 percent of all mail postmarked in the United States, while our domestic carriers transport a mere 2 percent. • The United States has gone from 110 privately operated shipyards in 1982 to 69 in 1988. • In 1970 there were 18 major U.S. shipping companies, now there are four. • The number of seafaring jobs has dropped from 99,000 at the end of WWII to fewer than 13,000 today. Fields said the administration, recogniz­ ing the importance of our sealift require­ ments, opposes waivers of cargo prefer­ ence laws and is committed to strict adherence of existing maritime legislation. Proponents of cargo preference said the nation gains from shipping on Americanflag vessels. After all, said Congressman Lawrence J. (Larry) Smith (D-FL), "The foreign Liberians, the Japanese, the Ko­ reans, the Swedish, the Panamanians, all of these people pay no taxes in this coun­ try." '• ' 'V. •. •v" �i-. ..«*r,.->«a*a»».' i^K&m »e*i|ifcM9frUN! 'iT' 't^niassfr k':"^ a m'l. •:( • i'ki SEAfMiltS LOG •V. 4 nil' •• r Upbeat Convention Marks UIW's 40th Anniversary feyS;-- •••• 1 House Debate on Carao Preference Continued from page 3 Thomas M. Foglietta (D-PA): "Over the lost year, a great deal hos been said in this chamber about the American flag—how it cannot be desecrated, how it must he honored. Today, we must further honor the American flag by requiring that it fly over the ships that carry our bounty to the people of Eastern Europe." I; • Lawrence J. (Larry) Smith (D-FL): "Why should American crews on ships most likely built in America, flying the flag of Americo, of companies that still choose to do business and stay here in our country. be punished? It will -.companies he punishment, because the bottom line is that when those ships, if we agree with the Grandy amendment, come steaming into the harbor in Gdansk, they will be flying a Liberian flag. What a spectacle ... America helping a Liberian flog." !k'ii... ;'.l:• f Austin J. Murphy (D-PA): '•I • • .: ' j' ' UIW delegates broke into small working committees. The Civil Rights Committee, pictured above, included the following UIW members: (from left to right) Frank Gill, Boh Love, Joe Perez, Amos Peters, Maurice Stanley and Juliana Bowley. •'t- ' •K' .vi;; sents 3,500 government and pri­ vate-sector workers. The UIW's Virgin Island delegates to the con­ vention reported on the islands' inadequate medical facilities. Many of the U.S. delegates recounted personeil experiences with the sub­ standard health care on the island. President Sacco pledged the SIU's full support in investigating the situation. Sacco appointed a high level union committee that will be responsible for researching and recommending solutions. Much of the convention was devoted to discussing how the UIW could best adapt to the far-reach­ ing changes which have swept the labor movement and the American economy. Robert McGlotten, legislative director of the AFL-CIO and a convention speaker said, "There is nothing in your daily life . . . from the food you eat to the house you buy , . . that some pol­ itician doesn't vote on on a dayto-day basis." Jack Otero, President of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, said that labor's future could only be secured by apealing to new groups of work­ ers. He called on delegates to intensify efforts to organize work­ ers who are not currently repre­ sented by unions. The SIU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers Union (UIW), marked its 40th an­ niversary in a special way: dele­ gates from all around the country met in a spirit of enthusiasm for the organization's eighth quadren­ nial convention. The convention, which was held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, MD September 14-15,1989, reflected the UIW's continued strength and diversity. The UIW has ^own forty-fold since it received its charter from the American Federation of Labor in 1949, and its membership, once confined to marine-allied fields, is now a microcosm of the American workforce. The union represents 20,000 workers employed in a widespectrum of industries: tuna can-. ning, service sector, wire and rope, transportation and government. Delegates took action on a num­ ber of different fronts, from de­ vising new organizing strategies for future growth to enacting res­ olutions which staked out posi­ tions on issues of importance to the union—^fair trade, civil rights. apartheid and grassroots political action. Highlighted at the convention were conditions in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where. the UIW repre­ •• •' • •ik. •'i.t-,.'' ;iir'- pM,' ,T' S.;l' ( I UlWINbrkeRMate Better Product^ £:rm loiiithelfnh./7l :':1 • i;. ? •- -.-• ; fey pr.i.r •'->'• i;i-; •i", ',"• '•• -i-. •I-:-: Products made by members of the SIU*s Industrial division, ttie UIW, on diq^y at the organization's eighth quadrennial convention. "Those some corporations that run those fleets of American vessels pay their corporate income tox to the United States of America ... Every crewmemher on those ships pay their tox dollars to the United States and contribute to the Social Security trust fund." Gregory H. Laughlln (D-TX): "I believe that if the opponents of cargo preference win this round, they will succ^ in undermining this basic support for our fleet and its maritime work force ... and will signal future retreats from this important law in its application to food donations to other nations and will inevitably lead to a moss export of U.S. maritime jobs and the further decline of the U.S.flog fleet." Jack Fields (R-TX): "... during the post 40 years, our merchant fleet, once the largest in the world, has declined from more than 1,300 ships to fewer than 375 active vessels... I am, frankly, amazed that we are even having this debate. At a time when the U.S. maritime industry is fighting for its very survival, this body should be considering measures to increase, not de^se, the amount of cargo carried on U.S.-flag vessels." James H. (Jimmy) QuiUeu (R-TN): "Since World War II we have let our merchant marine go down the drain... In cose of another conflict whet would we do for security? What would we do for defense?... Bock during World War II, the merchant marine fleet helped win the war... With the help of the merchant marine fleet during the war, supplying the goods and the equipment and the ammunition and whatever was necessary, we built up a great aggregation, which was essential to winning the war." Normaii F. Lent (R-NY): "In my opinion, the Congress of the United States should be supporting both the American farmer and the American merchant seaman. The American farmer is the most productive farmer in the world and the American merchant seaman is the most effident seamen in the world— our Nation needs both." Corinne C. (Lindy) Boggs (D-LA): "... the American labor movement was really the mainstay of the Solidarity labor movement, and helped them all along in their effort for freedom. I am certain that the leaders of the Solidarity movement would be pleased to know that we recognize efforts of the American labor movement, particularly the Seamens' Union, the SlU, in being helpful to the whole, beautiful defense effort that has been going on in Poland." Pnadenlial Support is Key To Maritime Polityr Says Sacco The government needs to pay more attention to the problems surrounding the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet before it is too late. This was the central theme in a number of speeches presented last month at the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) forum in Seattle, WA. SIU President Michael Sacco called for presidential intervention to help the merchant fleet. Sacco said the Bush administra­ tion must "provide direction and leadership" desperately needed in order to meet our nation's sealift requirement. "History has shown that only when the administration gives its full support to the industry do positive results occur." Sacco noted the United States has frozen, cut and, in some cases, eliminated monetary programs for its merchant fleet, while other countries (Norway, Japan, Spain, West Germany, Korea and others) continue to increase funding for their fleets. Don Becker, publisher of the Journal of Commerce, asked why the military does not assume re­ sponsibility for the nation's mer­ chant fleet when supplying troops overseas is an important element of U.S. defense capability. In his remarks, Timothy Rhein, president and CEO of American President Lines, struck the same chord. He threatened that unless U.S.-flag companies receive assi'stance from the federal govern­ ment by the year 2000, Old Glory may be replaced with foreign flags. ffe;: �OaOBCR,l989 SlU Urges Louisiana Gov't To Continue Sheil Dredging The future of approximately 500 maritime jobs awaits a decision by the state of Louisiana on whether shell dredging can continue in Lake Pontchartrain. The Seafarers International Union is taking a leading role in the fight to retain the work, almost half of which belong to SIU mem­ bers. The state is reviewing its posi­ tion on shell dredging because of pressure from environmental or­ ganizations to clean the lake. The SIU, through New Orleans Port Agent Jim Martin, has argued that shell dredging, which affects only eight percent of the lake's area, releases no contaminants or pol­ lutants. "The water quality of Lake Pontchartrain is related directly to problems of urban development and urban pollution—drainage created by storm water, dis­ charges of sewerage that is treated to less than acceptable levels, dis­ charges and spills from marine related facilities and marine ves­ sels," Martin said this month at hearings conducted by the Loui­ siana Department of Environmen­ tal Quality (DEQ) and the Cause­ way Commission. Dredging Key to Economy If the state should stop shell dredging, an annual payroll to Louisiana residents of $8.7 million would be lost, Martin told the state government officials. This could have a devastating affect on the already distressed state economy, which has been hit hard by the depressed oil industry. Martin was joined at the Octo­ ber 23 DEQ hearing held in the state's capital city by Lawrence Evans of the Transportation In­ stitute, an organization that rep­ resents 140 U.S.-flag-operators. While emphasizing the fact that maritime industries, as well as the SIU, want the lake to be pollutionfree and will work to that end, Evans also pointed out the variety of outside businesses that could be hurt by an end to shell dredging, road construction and mainte­ nance, public utilities, oil field construction, oyster reef mainte­ nance and harvesting, and tour­ ism. Both Evans and Martin dem­ onstrated the need for shells for road construction, especially in southern Louisiana. The shells are used to float the highways because normal roadbed construction can­ not be used in the swampy areas. Also, the shells help to filter pol­ luted run-off water and are nec- Urban pollution not shell dredging creates lake contamination. essary for the construction of lev­ ies. Evans noted public utilities use the shells to help filter smokestack emissions. Alternatives would be costlier and the increased cost would be passed to consumers. Shell also is needed in oil field construction. Evans pointed out that "as long as shell dredging is permissible, a recovery in the oil sector will accelerate demand for shell used in oil field construction, expand job opportunities in the 't, shell dredging' industry and in­ crease the revenues generated for the state." The SIU has been supported in the quest to save shell dredging by the Louisiana AFL-CIO and other maritime unions. Two bus loads of employees from Dravo, an SlU-contracted company, at­ tended the October 23 hearing. The state plans to continue hearings until early November. An announcement concerning the fu­ ture of shell dredging in Louisiana is not expected until early 1990. Lebafk is New MarAd Chief After remaining unfilled for nearly a year, the Maritime Administration has a new chief officer. Warren Leback, a former dep­ uty of the department during the Reagan administration, was con­ firmed by the Senate and assumed his new duties immediately. Leback is a 1944 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. His extensive ex­ perience in the private sector in­ cludes the following positions; senior vice president for vessel operations for Puerto Rico Marine Management; director of the El Paso Marine Company in Hous­ ton; and vice president of marine operations for Sea-Land Services in Port Elizabeth, NJ. Historically, the maritime ad­ ministrator has played an impor­ tant role in formulating and ad­ ministering the government's SIU members on the G&H tug Eva attempted to rescue three men iu a drifting motorboat. Pictured above are (left to right) AB Rodney Nix, Engineer Robert Hyams, AB Lee McGovern and Master Ted Schendel as they receive a commendation from U.S. Coast Guard Captain T.C. Greene (middle). SIU Men at G&H Commended By USCG for Rescue Attempt In the late afternoon last No­ vember 25, a small motorboat drifted directly into the path of a large ocean-going tug and barge. Crewmembers on G&H Towing Company's tug Eva, at great risk to themselves and without hesi­ tation, steered the Eva under the bow of the barge into the path of the oncoming tow and passed a line to the motorboat. The actions of the SIU members on the tug Eva in attempting to rescue the three men in the mo- Eva^s crew moved their Vessel directly into the path of the oncoming tow ... torboat were commended by T.C. Greene, captain and officer in charge—marine inspection for the United States Coast Guard in a ceremony in Houston last month. Eva Master Theodore Schendel,Engineer Robert Hyams and AB's Lee McGovem and Rodney Nix were commended by Captain Greene for "outstanding perform­ ance." He said their "valiant ef­ forts" in the "life-threatening sit­ uation deserve great credit and are in keeping with the highest of maritime traditions." The motorboat, on its way home from a fishing trip, had stalled, leaving the occupants stranded in the middle of the channel not far from Texas City. The men were trying to restart the engine when the barge, pushed by the ocean­ going tug, turned into the channel. The pilot on the tug requested the Eva, which was on its way to meet the ocean-going vessel, investi­ gate the drifting motorboat. Master Schendel managed to steer the Eva under the bow of the barge and Hyams, McGovem <md Nix were able to pas& ,a line to the motorboat. But the three occupants were unable to secure the line and did not hold on. Jerry Vickers,. a spokesman for G&H Towing, said it appeared the men in the motorboat panicked be­ cause instead of clinging to the Eva's line, they jumped into the water. Two of the men drowned, one was saved by a passing shrimp boat. Calling the event "tragic," Vickers said Eva's crew did man­ age to pull the motorboat to the point where the craft floated down the side of the barge. Conse­ quently, the motorboat received only minor damages to the wind­ shield and steering wheel. G&H tug crewmembers are rep­ resented by the SIU. The com­ pany operates harbor docking tugs in the Galveston and Houston area. maritime policy. But the post has been empty ever since John Gaughan's departure earlier this year, to the consternation of many in the maritime industry. Gaughan left the Maritime Administration for a high-ranking position in the Department of Transportation. SIU HALL ESCAPES QUAKE DAIMAGE Leback's first few weeks in of­ fice have been busy. The admin­ istration released its long-awaited policy statement on sealift, and the House defeated amendments to an aid package to Poland that would have relaxed American-flag cargo preference standards. During his confirmation hear­ ings, Leback said that he opposed any changes in current cargo pref­ erence laws. He stressed his strong support of the Jones Act, and pledged to work towards the revitalization of the American-flag merchant marine. The SIU union hall on Fremont Street suffered temporary loss of electricity and telephone service but otherwise escaped unharmed after a devastating earthquake hit San Francisco on October 17. Af­ ter three days without utilities, the hall is back to normal, report San Francisco-based SIU Vice Presi­ dents Buck Mercer and George McCartney. The earthquake, which meas­ ured 7.1 on the Richter Scale, mptured the San Andreas Fault for 20 miles. University of Cali­ fornia Seismology Laboratory ex­ perts placed the epicenter near . S. , I Lake Ellsman, a reservoir be­ tween San Jose and Santa Cmz. Areas hardest hit by the earth­ quake were the San Francisco Marina District, the Oakland Bay Bridge which lost a 50 foot section of the upper deck and Interstate 880, also called the Nimitz Free­ way. About one-and-a-half miles of top deck of 1-880 buckled and collapsed on the lower section, crushing vehicles and trapping oc­ cupants. Rescue workers are continuing the process of digging out mbble and checking damaged structures. • • •• f"; -i.: �SCAOROS lOG I.JILiin Bill Exlends Vetemns' Etigibility Date For Menhant Seamen 'My. Ssik-- f.'.lf ' • i"' • '" '• m-y Ife- r • ,•. :• ,if. 't ifef M- :t 'h Federal legislation to extend World War II veteran status to merchant mariners who served from August 15,1945 to December 31, 1946 will face its next hurdle in late October. The bill has the strong support of the Seafarers International Union. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will schedule a vote for the latter part of this month on the bill sponsored by Houston Congressman Jack Fields (R-TX). Six House members have cosponsored the legislation, giving it bipartisan support. They include Helen Bentley (R-MD), William Hughes (D-NJ), Bill Richardson (D-NM), Owen Pickett (D-VA), Herbert Bateman (R-VA) and Greg Laughlin (D-TX). Harry Burroughs, minority counsel for the committee, said Fields' bill is expected to pass in the House committee. The Hous­ ton congressman had addressed the committee's Merchant Marine Subcommittee urging it to study, then adopt the legislation. Although Congress granted vet­ eran status to World War II mer­ chant seamen, the legislation es­ tablishes an August 15,1945 cutoff date. That was the day the Japa­ nese surrendered. However, it was on December 31, 1946 that Presi­ dent Harry Truman announced the end of hostilities and that is the date recognized for all other World War II veterans. While testifying. Fields said at least 11 U.S. merchant ships were damaged by mines between Au­ gust 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946. He noted merchant seamen lost their lives in some of the explosions. Congressman Fields explained that shipping actually increased immediately after the war as med­ icine, food and other supplies were caried to battle-ravaged Europe and Asia. Some of the individuals affected by the legislation include those seafarers who signed up prior to August 15 but had not yet gone to sea, merchant seamen in military training on August 15, and those who enlisted in the U.S. Maritime Service after August 15, 1945, but who sailed before December 31, 1946. Should the legislation clear the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, it would then go be­ fore the House Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill may face a tougher time there. Burroughs said the U.S. Air Force (the branch of the armed services that reviews veteran status matters), the De­ partment of Defense and some veterans organizations are ex­ pected to oppose the extension. Liberty Ship Veterans Note 'Grim' U.S. Shipping Scene iMM SlU Executive Vice President Jo­ seph Sacco receives a certificate from Captain George W. Jahn, a former skipper on the O'Brien. V Mi;: While reflecting on the turbulent years of shipping during World War II, approximately 300 mer­ chant marine veterans, gathered in San Francisco for a Liberty Ship reunion, heard the sobering statistics associated with today's American-flag fleet. "Since World War II, the com­ mercial fleet has been in continu­ ous decline," Joseph Sacco, SIU executive vice president, told the group aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien last month. Sacco urged presidential lead­ ership to help unify Congress, la­ bor and management in order to improve the outlook for the mar­ itime industry. With the exception of Richard Nixon, he said that no chief executive since Franklin Roosevelt has shown any interest in revitalizing the fleet. "To survive in the future, the merchant marine must be utilized P'' pfE yyyy '• : i-f ift .''I- •'•M - , , . ;• to a far greater degree for both military and commercial pur­ poses," SaCco said. "There must be ships in peace time, because in wartime it will be too late." Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley (R-MD) announced that none of the 595 manufacturers used to supply materials for the building of Liberty Ships is in operation today. She said the mar­ itime situation is "grim and getting worse every day." Bentley told the veterans the President's Commission on Mer­ chant Marine and Defense re­ ported the seagoing workforce had dropped 60 percent since 1970 and American bottoms carry a mere four percent of the nation's com­ merce. Sacco and Bentley spoke on board the O'Brien, the last unal­ tered operational Liberty Ship. The O'Brien is docked at Fort Mason in San Francisco Bay. The reunion featured men and women who built and sailed the 2,000 Liberty Ships used during World War 11. The mass-produced vessels served as the backbone of the American merchant marine ef­ fort during the war. The O'Brien went into service in June 1943. She saw action in both the Atlantic and the Pacific. After the war, the O'Brien became part of the reserve fleet before being selected in 1979 as a living memorial and museum. v;;;; * — - Congress is considering a bill which, if adopted, would extend WWII veteran status to merchant seamen who served from August 15, 1945 to December 31, 1946. Currently, only civilian mariners who saw active duty in WWII between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945 are eligible for veterans' benefits and recognition of service from the Maritime Administration and the United States Coast Guard. Question: What do you think of the legislation that would extend the cutoff date for veteran status for WWII merchant mariners to December 31, 1946? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Norfolk, VA.) Fred Hicks, Chief Steward— House Bill HR 44 will, if en­ acted, correct an injustice done to several thousand of our fellow members who sailed after Au­ gust 15, 1945 and through De­ cember 31, 1946. It has taken two lawsuits and 44 years of long, hard fighting to get our World War II merchant mariners recognized as veterans. Due to enemy actions, many of these men died after only a few days at sea while in the service of their country. Any benefits that will be afforded to WWII ma­ rines will be minimal as most of the WWII benefits have long since been exhausted. Neverthe­ less, at least their families will have something to cherish and they will be eligible for a flag to drape over their coffins and a sm^l burial benefit. Alfonso Holland, Chief Steward— Although I was not sailing during WWII, I feel these men should be recognized. I am an Army Vet from the Vietnam era and even for that war we got honora­ ble discharges and veteran sta­ tus. I am sure these men helped bring about total defeat of the enemy and they sailed during the period when our Allies desper­ ately needed our goods in order to help them recover from that war. Not only that, but several merchant ships hit mines during that period and many sank. For all practical purposes, WWII did not end until December 31, 1946. WWII wUl not be over for mer­ chant seamen until they have been recognized. William "Red" Price, QMED-I was in the Navy during WWII. Merchant mariners took the same risk I did and probably much more. As I see it, they sailed many months into WWII without any protection before the ships were armed and the armed guard was put aboard. Later the convoys were made up with destroyer escort but that did not come about until several • I U - ii-'lil HI' thousand merchant seamen lost their lives to U-boats. My fellow brothers should be recognized and included and not left out. After all, those who served in the Armed Forces and civilians working for the government at that time got discharges even for one day service right on up to December 31, 1946. Norwood Bryant, Bosun— There is no question that these men also should be recog­ nized. I want to see our union go all out for these men and do everything possible to get this bill passed. Vincent Khui, Bosun—^I feel these men should be af­ forded the dis­ charge as the others. They were serving their country the same as the other men. I feel it is time to correct the situation at the earli­ est possible moment. Most of these men are deceased and this discharge will at least recognize these men for service to their country. Their families can be proud of them that they served their country so well. Andrew "Andy" Anderson, Bo­ sun—I feel good about these men possibly getting a well-de­ served discharge as they truly deserve it the same as all the rest of the WWII merchant mari­ ners. Nothing in the history of my sailing career, and I go back to 1938, has ever been more dis­ graceful to our wartime seamen than the establishment of the August 15, 1945 cutoff date. Any seaman who was sailing in 1945 knows the armed guard was still on the ships as late as December 1945 as well as all of the military control that was held over sea­ men long into 1946 and later. Mine bonus was paid as late as 1947. They certainly were not giving us that money for nothing; there was still the possibility that we could get sunk. Fred Hicks Helps LOG Fred Hicks, who served as the Seafarers LOG's volunteer cor­ respondent for the Inquiring Sea­ farer column in this edition, began his SIU career in 1945 at the port of New York. He started sailing in 1943 with the Army Transport Service. Brother Hicks worked on freighter, tanker and passenger ships. Not only did he sail during World War II, he also saw action during the Korean and Vietnamese con­ flicts. Pensioner Hicks is married with five children and one grand­ daughter. He lives in Norfolk, VA. -I-—- �• 7 "r,' mW.":--.: '" ~ OaOBCR,1989 -A. iv.'/' vv', r ' ;' - '' . .V' •.••- GOVT SERVICES MEMBERS TO BE DRUG TESTED AFTER DEC. 1 Passumsk Galley Runs a Good Feeder "._ •., .1', • ', , •••^Vi^vV,,.'^ •.••'.•I ' •"•• With a crew of more than 100 onboard, the galley of the USNS Passumsic is always hopping, re­ ports Ship's Chairman Geralt T. Ebert. SIU official and Seafarers LOG correspondent Edd Morris met with Ebert last month in Subic Bay, Philippines, where the USNS Passumsic was docked. New Committee Elected Unlicensed crewmembers, who belong to the SIU's Government Services Division, elected a new ship's committee, Ebert told Mor­ ris. New officers include Chair­ man Ebert, Engine Delegate John R. Pumpman, Steward Delegate Danny J. Harvey and Supply Del­ egate Felino Pahate. Ebert said the food operations on the USNS Passumsic run smoothly and the galley prepares many Filipino-style dishes, taking advantage of the resources avail­ able in the tropical Subic Bay area. Ebert also reported the USNS Passumsic has a good crew in all departments. "We're like a family here," he said. USNS Passumsic crewmembers eagerly dig into another fantastic meal provided by the vessel's steward department. MSCPAC has set December 1, 1989 as the target date for imple­ mentation of its Drug Free Work­ place Program. All MSCPAC ves­ sels operating in the Pacific with civilian mariners will be subject to drug testing. SIU Government Services Di­ vision Vice President Buck Mer­ cer said the union is forwarding to all ships' chairmen a copy of MSC's Civilian Mariner Personnel Instruction (CMPI) 792 that out­ lines the agency's drug testing pro­ gram. Mercer said the union is meeting with MSCPAC officials to discuss rehabilitation procedures for those who test positive. MSCPAC has named Gus Espino as the agency's drug program coordinator. Espino is scheduled to visit each MSCPAC ship for the purpose of conducting training sessions for supervisory ship­ board personnel who will be re­ sponsible for the administration of the drug testing program. Mercer called on all GovernContinued on page 8 '' • ' -•i'' -1 ~ 'iiiS A: A A;;.K _ m-• • : •t / . 'J f. •'• • •I--',:, 'f ' • • •,«. w V'S^}v? '•• • Pictured above in the USNS Passumsic crew lounge are: (left to right) Junior Engineer Curtis Thomas, Chief Electrician Godofredo V. Mino, Steward Utility Edward B. Asercion, Assistant Cook Jose C. Josue, Steward Utility Danilo DelRosario, Steward Utility Carlos W. DeCastro Jr. and Wiper Roger Houston. '•I--* M • . V •• yf A-l.. USNS Passumsic crewmembers during a well-deserved coffee break: (top photo, left to right) Yeoman Storekeepers James Smith and Nester Everisto, Second Electrician Michael Shipp, (bottom photo, left to right) AB Steve Phifer, AB Rick Blair, Cargo Bosun A1 MarshaU, AB Robert L. Grier and OS Don Rosensteel. r.. • • "> .,11. .--•I • ' I'L. • ^m- Wiper David Velasco (left) and Machinist J.D. Hanxhurst taking care of paperwork in the crew lounge. ^ 7 _ •_ �%4,i>;j.>;..'(P''^, ;'r' ,,/vT i^rSC-"' • . v' S:„ ../Tc'-.''.3« rw7 . ;; V.^^-fT'i-''"^>-:,>j';\ "• .L.1L. -i'.' '.-•' !•.. r-'. 1 / y-;,. • ,.s?;pi;r •>-• s:sg;j SOFAHI^LOG Notice for Members Of SIU Gov't Services Division , .. ,- • .iU' Cy^. . -•' "VSlfciir' s ';)'.;^V.','-" -r ''5TJ. K»'4?r„',(i|^fSig.; ojf'-'-r.' •;•'':«•'!'• ;.p;rr •:. )N;:- Vice President Buck Mercer announced receipt of a Military Sealift Command Civilian Marine Personnel Instruction (CMPI) outlin­ ing changes that effect supply personnel on MSCPAC vessels. Mercer said the policy revisions were received by the SIU Gov­ ernment Services Division on October 20 and are effective immedi­ ately. The reason stated by MSC for the revisions was "to clarify cargo handling provisions for Supply Department personnel." Any member of the SIU's Government Services Division with questions on the changes should feel free to contact the union hall, said Mercer. The Government Services Division office is located at 350 Fremont Street; San Francisco, California 94105 and the phone number is 415/861-3400. What follows are portions of the text of CMPI 610: 12-1 SUPPLY PERSONNEL HOURS OF WORK b. Nonofficers (1)In Port. 0800 to 1700. (2) At Sea. 0900 to 1700. H.-C • a/;. c. On days of foreign port arrival and departure, all personnel shall mv :f y:i>. -IJ ,• "Mi - . fi^ #: M •H-h • !iS work eight hours between 0800 and 2000. d. On days of CONUS port arrival and departure, all personnel shall work eight hours between 0800 and 1800. 12-2 OVERTIME—ALL PERSONNEL a. Overtime shall be paid for: (1) Work performed in excess of eight hours per day. (2) Work performed between 1700 and 0800 in port and at sea, Monday through Friday. (3) Work performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in port. (5) Work performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at sea (Nonofficers). 12-4 OTHER PREMIUM PAY PROVISIONS a. Cargo handling. On NFAF ships, the applicable cargo handling rate is payable when personnel are required to handle cargo from pier to the deck of the ship and from the ships deck to the pier. (2) Nonofficers. Nonofficers shall be compensated at the appro­ priate Deck Department cargo handling rate when required to handle cargo. b. The cargo handling rate is not payable for mission related work consisting of the subsequent movement of cargo from the deck of the ship to the holds, in port; movement of cargo within holds, at port or at sea; or the movement of cargo from holds to staging areas during UNREP, VERTREP and INREP operations. Senator Meets With SIU Officials Taking a moment for a photograph are USNS Catawba crewmemhers (left to right) AB Thomas Douglas (standing), Bosun/Mate Capers Hamilton Jr., Steward Baker Floyd Brewton, AB Kenneth R. White and AB Orville A. Gillium Sr. Seated in the foreground is AB James Cross. Catawba Weathers Weather Ship's Chairman Orville A. Gil­ lium Sr. says the USNS Catawba gets more than its share of bad weather. As an oceanographic vessel, often in search of unusual weather conditions, it frequently heads directly for the place where no other vessel >vould go. Gillium, who met with SIU of­ ficial Edd Morris last month while the vessel was docked for a short time in Subic Bay, said the crewmembers are used to the unusual. "We get quite a bit of seatime and very little rest and relaxation around here," he told Morris. "But because of our monitoring of weather and our chartering oper­ ations, we sail to some interesting and out-of-the-way places," he added. While Gillium acts as the ship's chairman. Capers Hamilton Jr. serves as the deck delegate. The USNS Catawba's unli­ censed crew is made up of mem­ bers of the SIU's Government Services Division. The division was once called the Military Sealift . Transportation Union (MSTU). Morris reports one member, AB Thomas Douglas, has achieved a personal victory. Famous for his moustache "drops," Douglas was advised a few months ago that he was required to shave because of a new rule. Management said beards interfered with protective firefighting masks. At issue: Were Douglas's drops a beard? To Douglas the answer was a big "NO!" And to date, the drops are still there. V- : • t, ; .•i Ppi;' U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) is flanked by Victor Hanson Qeft), an attorney who works with the SIU port of Aigonac, and Byron KeUey, SIU assistant vice president. Congressman Visits Sea-Land Ship Catawba crewmemhers Gefl to right) AB James Cross, AB Orville A. GUIium Sr. and Steward Utility Enrique U. Evangelista are pictured above. MSCPACs Civilian Mariners Will be Tested •C-. Phtrtdman James Koesy (left) and hosun Freddie Goethe (center) talk with Congressman Bill Nelson (D-FL) during his visit to the Sea-Land Commitment. The congressman was touring Jacksonville's Blount Island port facility last month to learn more about the maritime industry. •fiJ' Continued from page 7 ment Services Division members to carefully review section 5-2 of CMPI 792 that establishes proce­ dures for an employee found using illegal drugs. Under the provisions of this section, any shipboard em­ ployee testing positive will be re­ lieved of shipboard duties and re­ patriated to home port for referral to the Civilian Employee Assist­ ance Program. Section 5-2 also allows for "other appropriate action," that could mean disciplinary action ranging from a simple written reprimand to removal. Mercer explained. Mercer warned civUian mar­ iners that some over-the-counter medicines purchased in foreign countries could induce a positive drug test result. �.<-v: •m^i.-^-^c.- ;:?''• -^. ':£• • ;^ OCrOBER, 1989 First Oil Spill Class Graduates .Vv'•• A group of nine became the first upgraders to complete the Oil Spill Prevention and Emergency Con­ tainment and Clean-up course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship last month. Designed to teach SIU crewmembers to prevent oil spills and to react immediately durinig a fuel leakage, the course is the first of its kind for merchant mariners. The union developed the program after March's Exxon Valdez dis­ aster in Alaska and June's smaller spills in Delaware, Rhode Island and Texas created by foreign-flag carriers. The one-week session gave the upgraders both classroom and hands-on experience in prevent­ ing, corralling and cleaning an oil spill. The focus of the training is the prevention of spills and their prompt and immediate contain­ ment before they get out of con­ trol. The first four days are de­ voted to classroom work. Instructor Jim Shaffer intro­ duces the students to the types of oils and how they will react when mixed with water. He informs the upgraders about the various pol­ lution prevention regulations around the world. Next, Shaffer explains the various means of pre­ venting a spill—piping systems, tanks, hoses, etc.—before the class begins responding to simulated oil spills. After the book-learning, the stu­ dents individually prepare detailed written proposals on how to han­ dle oil spills. They must include all needed personnel and equip­ ment, final disposition of the con­ tained oil, communications and logistics. The final classroom situation has Continued on page 20 ' .V ' •"•' ^'v-V 'J Upgraders Joseph Reyes (left) and Bernie Laurence tie up their s^ff to the dock after stretching a containment hoom during a simulated oil-spill exercise at Piney Point. •/•','•,B,., vV, r-, vAA.,- • •- •',' ,v»- rv •' ;• ',^ Trainees from the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship prepare con­ tainment booms for use by the facility's first Oil Spill Prevention, Emergency Conteinment and Clean-up class during a demonstration on St. George's Creek. WO Percent Pass Pate for License Class lor said each All seven of member who the Lundeberg graduated from School's limited the course license class par­ "should be con­ ticipants passed gratulated oh thentheir U.S. Coast hard work, dili­ Guard exams af­ gence and the re­ ter completing the alization of their union's intensive professional goals." nine-week course Les Maxwell, ended last that who sails for month. Sabine Towing, The group grad­ passed the exam uated after com­ for a 1600 GT NC pleting a course of Mate and 500 GT studies concen­ Master license. trating on wheel David Swire and house skills. The Jeff Davis, who union members, work for Steuart who all work for Petroleum, ob­ SlU-contracted In the hack row are (left to right) Esler Bovie Jr., Jeff tained 1600 GT inland compa­ Davis, Robert Murray Jr., Roger Foote, Dan Young and Mate licenses — nies, combined Ron Nelson. Leslie Maxwell and David Swire (left and Uninspected tow­ exercises involv­ middle) join instructor Casey Taylor (right) in the front ing vessel—in­ ing plotting, nav­ row. land licenses were igational simula­ secured by Robert Murray and Ron Nelson, tion, basic boat handling and rules of the road both of Moran Towing, Roger Foote from Steuart with classroom reading and discussions. Petroleum and Daniel Young, who ships on The seven participants geared their studies Upper Lakes Towing Company vessels. towards obtaining Coast Guard licenses in the Instructor Taylor said the limited license class following areas: 1600 Mate—Near Coastal; 500 will be offered twice in 1990. The first is sched­ Ton Mate and Master—Near Coastal; Unin­ uled from June 11 through August 10 and the spected Towing Vessels—Inland and Near second will run from September 17 through Coastal and 200 Ton Mate and Master—Near November 16. Radar training resulting in a Coast Guard Coastal. endorsement will follow each class. Limited license course instructor Casey Tay- . • • 1,' -• yy -y -• siAim APPRom fOR smuiuaoR The U.S. Coast Guard has approved 60 days of seatime for graduates of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship ship handling course. Instructor Jim Brown announced the cpoast Guard's decision after receiving verbal approval in late September. The confirmation came after USCG officials had inspected the curriculum and facilities. Upon successful completion of the two-week course, students will receive a certificate of accomplishment which will be recognized by the Coast Guard for 60 days of seatime, in either the deep sea/great lakes or inland divisions. However, the 60-day approval is good only for the Coast Guard and its upgrading regulations. It does not apply to Seafarers Welfare Plan and the time needed to maintain benefits. According to Brown, the Coast Guard will recognize the 60-day bridge simulator training only once no matter where and how many times the course is taken. Brown noted the certificates are retroactive, so those who graduated in ship handling classes held earlier this year will be able to receive the 60-day recognition. With four classroom bridges in operation. Brown and his staff are able to recreate through computers more than 40 ship handling exercises, including docking, draw bridge maneuvering and bunkering. Ship handling courses are scheduled after each able seaman program. The class is limited tb four to six students. �mm Jiir: saaRSRS 106 -•J - i. " Letters to the Editor >;- • 'f. • - i Compliments Lundebeig Staff, UigM Members to Upgrade m •' r : .'•'" t : j V.' /,f-, ,:; ,r ,•'• If ,3: liii:: 'l-f V -^' •• ' '. ' , • To the Editor: I wish to compliinent the staff and entire personnel at Piney Point. I completed the course in oil spill prevention and clean up during the week of September 11 to 15. My personal thanks to Jim Shaf­ fer. I found him very able and well qualified to teach this course. He was available and most helpful in any problem I addressed to him. Many thanks to his friendly and experienced aides. As usual the food was excellent and the hotel staff under the di­ rection of Eddie G. very pleasant and efficient. 1 have been sailing since 1945 and still have the desire to learn new skills and improve my chances of employment. To the rest of our membership: there is a need for able seamen, QMED's, pumpmen, electricians, etc., and there are many openings at our upgrading classes. All it takes is your desire to improve yourself and the time to fill out the application ... Louis Flade Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thanks for Son's Scholarship 'ii' '':• To the Editor: On behalf of my family, I would like to express:thanks. I am very pleased and appreciate that the . . . scholarship committee has se­ lected my son Glenn as the recip­ ient of that scholarship. I am very proud as a union member that the SIU has taken an interest in my son's academic goals and has helped to meet his financial needs with this generous scholarship. Right now it is being used to further his education at SUNY at Buffalo ... Edward J. Gontha Brooklyn, New York Editor's Note: The above letter was originally received by SIU President Michael Sacco who for­ warded it to the LOG. Wants Pulmonary Disease Recognlzefl as War-Relateil • ".:. •>,. -'•,. •; ;•%••• 4' i.-.- •\%'--v-.,-^ c'- ,'''r-- |>|fpr;|j:; "''•" 'Jp t'"J fcjseivu To the Editor: In January 1988 the Department of Defense stated that merchant seamen who sailed during World War II, which was from 1941 to 1945, are military veterans. The merchant seamen who are still alive know that the ships built in the shipyards during the war years used asbestos ... (a sub­ stance) outlawed by the occupa­ tional hazard. . .organization. . . The American Cancer Society (has also) stated in a brochure that asbestos dust is related to colon cancer (and) in July of this year, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency said that as­ bestos dust causes cancer. It may take forty years or so to be pro­ nounced or evident. I am at present trying to get service related disability benefits because of asbestos dust. I also had colon cancer surgery at Seton Medical Center in Austin from April 26th to May 5th. The problem is if any seafarers developed any medical conditions from asbestos from 1941 through 1945 when they went to Public Health Service hospitals and clin­ ics with the medical condition re­ corded on medical abstracts. All that data—medical records PHS— is now in Louisiana since the Pub­ lic Health Service hospitals and clinics are closed. Bill McLemore, the veterans service officer in Travis County/ Austin, asked me to try and find out from merchant seamen I may have sailed with (if they have ex­ perienced similar situations) . . . . . .1 am trying to get service related disability. When I go to the VA hospital in Temple, TX, I have to find out if (my) current medical conditions are related to asbestos (exposure) during World War II firom the doctors. This will be on October 11th. . . .Any Seafarer who has the same problem I do, I wish they would contact me . . . It took a good while but finally one doctor . . . noted that I had chronic pulmonary obstructive disease. Anyway, steady as she goes, Seymour Helnfling Austin, Texas Editor's Note: Brother Heinfting can be reached at 1711 Rutland Drive, Apartment 1103; Austin, Texas 78758; 5121837-8882. TElt IT TO THE Oi©@ API Piesident Haidina's ding's Mason And Paeo Praised by SI SUP To the Editor: I am dropping you a few lines to let you know that we of the SUP (Sailors Union of the Pacific) deck department on the President Harding (American President Lines, Ltd.) are very pleased with Chief Cook Sylvester Mason, who is a fine cook and also with Stan Paea, utility BR, who is a very hard worker. Both meh are a credit to their union and have our, utmost re­ spect. Sir, with the limited manning scale they do an outstanding job. John B. Mancllla, Deck Delegate MV President Harding Editor's Note: SIU Vice President George McCartney received the above letter and forwarded it to the LOG for publication. Wife Appreciates LOG To the Editor: My husband is a chief engineer for Crowley and I don't get to see Shipboard Sketches him much. However, when I read the monthly issues of the LCJG, I feel closer to him, and I under­ stand how important it is to be an SIU member. Thanks! Sheila Lynn Brugge Gadsden, Alabama . i 'A:0 Claims Paiil in Timely Manner To the Editor: I want to express my sincere appreciation to the administration and staff of the SIU for the manner in which my recent medical ex­ penses were handled. My condition and operation were serious ones of considerable ex­ pense and prolonged treatment. It was a great relief to me to not only have all of these expenses paid by the SIU Welfare Plan, but also to have them paid in a timely fashion. I thank Mike and Joey and the claims staff for making life a little easier for this SIU pensioner. . . George Annis Kenner, Louisiana by Ben Gnham Perez Thanb Union's Welfare Plan Department To the Editor: A few lines to let you know that I have received all my claims up to date ... I am taking this opportunity to thank you for all your help when I was really in need of one. Thank you ... Victor M. Perez Parque Punta Sallna, Puerto Rico Editor's Note: Brother Perez's let­ ter was originally directed to Tom Cranford, the Seafarers Welfare Plan claims administrator. Ihanb for Help on GaUe Ship To the Editor: I wish to thank everyone who responded to the question I asked. It was about the W.L. Gable ship, which was named for my father. I wish to also thank Captain E.C. March. He even solved a question about the Cassmir. My father went down with that ship first. Thank you. George R. Gahle Glen Bumie, Maryland 'V _ AH At 11 You know that '100 percent, last-a-iifetime, hand-loomed oriental rug' you brought home this trip?" The cartoon above appeared In the June 1961 edition of the Seafarers LOG. Brother Graham, who sailed In the deck department with the SlU, cmitrlbuted many cartoons to the LOG. • • .A iX.': �liBlllirjlii SiKte: • feis" :• •- •.',/t-'-^ USNS Prevail Crew Cited For Tme Job/ loam Effort^ "A fine job!" "Well done!" "Good team effort!" These were just some of the compliments paid to the crew and technicians of the USNS Prevail (T-AGOS-8) as she completed her eleventh mission. And a team effort it was! SIU and MEBA members worked side by side with the GE technicians to make this mission one of the best and most successful ever. As we had just received a new grey paint job during our last in port period, the deck department had its hands full cleaning up and redoing the deck surfaces. With all the work that had to be done. Bosun Tom Votsis and his deck gang still managed to keep the ship's sanitation to its usual high standard as well as getting a great deal of traini^. During the latter part of the mission, the OS's were assigned wheelhouise and lookout duties and the AB's got a chance lA,.s\, ' '>fO •• '-.i.-- •|'L-''.,<i'i'! r(''i!i;'_- , u II, , • '::^;r3;Jrt5-»:'i,:.';:' '^,'f ''im? ,;, /.jv''' --'.'•y'pA.'ji'.'•:' • Editor's Note: The following report and accompanying photos were forwarded to the Seafarers LOG by USNS Prevail Ship's Chairman Tom Votsis. J.D. Criner, the med­ ical department representative on the USNS Prevail, served as the ship's LOG correspondent and prepared this article. i' -r'..-'. Tv' Delta Queen BeoMnes Ifistoric Landmark 'c to get down On deck to pick up a little training from the bosun on upgrading. Everyone shared the load and everyone gained from the experience. Our SIU brother in the engine utility slot, Lee Laurent, was for­ tunate to have three very sharp MEBA engineers to work for. With no serious engineering problems to worry about, Lee had a chance The T-AGOS program's success *is in no small part due to the effort of the seamen . . .' to pick up a lot of good training during the mission. With everything going so well, you might expect that at least the food would be off, but not so. We had the best of the best. With the help of Chief Cook Johnson and Utilityman Packnett, Chief Stew­ ard Barnes laid out some excep­ tional meals. The TTAGOS progrs^ has met with nothing but praise. Every mission has been more successful QMED Carl Crigger (left) and En­ gine Utility Lee Laurent (right) pictured below the SIU's bulletin board on the USNS PrevaO. and this is in no small part due to the effort of the seamen who crew these vessels. The missions are long and at times arduous due to severe sea conditions, but the crews always seemed to be willing to "take another mission." And for those who have been willing to endure the long sepa­ rations from family and friends and were willing to work the long hours, the rewards will soon be forthcoming. With the new con­ tract being worked up at this time, a pay increase and benefits pack­ age is expected. No one earned this more than the Brothers who sail the T-AGOS program. 'ril, <''M;'V^7^.^^;'>^^;rv;:rl;;ii/ ip'i'r !P;2r,^7';'' ''/".''V'•"•'i' USNS Prevail crewmembers say "from croissants to Creole shrimp, these guys do it all." Above are (from left to right) Chief Cook BiU Johnson, Chief Steward Richard Barnes and Utilityman Lionel Packnett. W-.y;: The USNS PrevaU's deck gang is pictured from left to right: AB Paul Layton, OS David Van Dusen, OS Raphael Torres, Bosun Tom Votsis, AB Darryl Brice and AB Orson Lincoln. The SlU-crewed Delth Queen has been declared a National His­ toric Landmark by the U.S. Ctepartment of the Interior. The Delta Queen, built in 1926, is the nation's only authentic, fiilly restored paddle y/heel steamboat that still carries passengers overm'ght. She plies l^e waters of the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers throui^iout the year. In citing the vessel at ceremo­ nies held in New Orleans, a state­ ment from the office of the Sec­ retary of the Interior said the Delm Olueen "serves as a reiniiider when S'V steamboats carried the people and supplies that opened the West^' iShCyhaidrb^ /I'- . •••'VA-'-h. 91 iip7;'7|;7§ ..-•vV., I-.. •a* '/M li^ister of Historic Traces since 1970. 17 The steamboat was designed to cmry passengers and cargo beibween Shn Piai^ Sacra­ mento. After falling upon hard times, the Navy took her over during World War U. f After the war, the Greene Line Steamers purchased the Delta Queen and towed her through the Panama Canal to New Orleans. Under her own power, she steamed to Pittsburgh for reconditioning. In June 1948, the Delta Queen made her maiden voyage on the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Cairo, IL. In order to obtain Landmark status, the Delta Queen had to ;prove she was of natidnal signifi|cance and illustrated or interl^ted the heritage Qf the United iStates. She is one of 69 vessels to ^61d siicfa an hondr. Japanese Scholars Call on SIU •;;7v ,^74s;7r'__/:^ ' ' '•! sV' .V/ ' ••; ' 1 .A '•!':. '.• ITottlaOCipniB riiri- /mgcui- a/avi? yS/dv-r v;<v: from UMunbers of the tug Lottie Swann for contract negotiations with the Philaddphia company. From the left are patrolman Jim Malone, tenhM-man George Tanner, Heindel, tankerman Gary Sharp and tank•'vfe erman Joe Owens. The new contract went into effect in September. Two professors from Tokyo universities travelled across the United States last month to observe maritime employment practices. Their itinerary included a stop in Camp Springs, MD. Discussing maritime policy are (left to right) Dr. Masao Oda, professor of Tokyo University of Merchantile Marine; Shumpei Kato, prof^sor of law at the Science University of Tokyo; Norio Mitsuya, first secretary at the Embassy of Japan; Howard Schulman, chief counsel for the Maritime Trades Department; and Joe DiGiwgio, SIU secretary-treasurer. .•A-iu': • •' . v.- •'•7 !•'. • IV-'- /•(v �^V, r tt^' M:'^ ,.....-., :' " •:- • • -. •••; - ™: 'V '"- ,r? f:'! h2>.' =-„.„-^.., , ''t-..•••y yy .rjfiy ,„' tea. tea'.:'r;e L ^V>— I . V' ' ' ••' .• •" . J' ' ".(t'r V-' '.. - • :'- te,'jj'•,?..•?«. •',; '.J-- ^ -v'l i • OaOBER, 1989 SOFARCRS LOG 13 . ' ' .••I' -- v ., rri . • \ •' "•.' ....... -. .:V : SlU Sends Relief To Disaster Victims , '"" -" .5' ''V •v--y?'' 'tete' Continued from page 1 SIU officials in those ports have made radio announcements and published newspaper ads seeking donations. Many local churches, other trade unions and relief organizations, such as the Red Cross, have pitched in. A 40-foot moving van was filled with furniture, cabinets and bedding from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The goods were donated to relief efforts in Charleston, SC. One of the union's contracted companies, Crowley/TMT, has donated trailers that have been used to store and ship relief materials. Ninety percent of the housing on St. Croix has been completely destroyed, and the econ­ omy isn't expected to recover for quite some time. Many UIW members have been left home­ less. The UIW hall in St. Thomas sustained minor damage and power failures. Electricity, water and phone services were down for a few days immediately following the hurricane, but UIW Caribbean Vice President Amos Peters reports An AP photo of the St. Croix waterfront the day after Hurricane Hugo struck the U.S. Virgin Islands. the hall is now fully operational. The UIW's St. Croix hall, on the other hand, was demolished and the union has established a temporary office in a different building. Peters estimates it will be many months before St. Croix UIW members will have the basics—electricity, water and phone. It could be years before the island's buildings are completely restored or rebuilt, he said. SIU members in San Juan, PR found the union's hall in good shape. SIU Port Agent Angel Hernandez reported the trees behind the hall were downed by the hurricane's winds, but the building came through unscathed. [ : (i..... ••'• -•_ QMED Mike Coyle donated hisfree time to help load the trailer car­ rying aid to the Virgin Islands. •.', ' • -1 ...•te,;.' These Seafarers helped load the donated TMT trailer With food and other material: (front row, from left to right) AB Jim Brady, OMU John Cranan, QMED Frank Jaworski; (second row, from left to right) Chief Cook Andrew Austin, OS Joe Motion. Union Hall's Neighbors Join Effort •y:0y;-;-•' .: QMED Tommy Martinez (left) and OS Joe Motitrn helped out on the relief effort. In addition to Crowley/TMT, which donated trailers so that relief materials could be sent to South Carolina and the Caribbean, the following SIU/ UIW companies have responded to the union's Caribbean emergency relief efforts: Pan Pacific—^98 cases of tuna La Victoria—100 cases of beans United Food Processors—^200 cases of mackerel Juanita Foods—100 cases of meatbaU soup MTD/ Budweiser—6,000 cans of fresh water in beer cans Kroger Foods—several trailer loads of food ... Not only have Philadelphia SIU members, their families and SIUcontracted companies given food, money and supplies to the victims of Hurricane Hugo, but neighbors have gotten into the act. After hearing public service ads on the radio, (left to right) Mrs. E. Rice, Mrs. Ester Williams, Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. L. Ford brought several packages of rlftHiing and food to help residents of the Virgin Islands recover from the storm. The four ladies live in the neighborhood where the SIU hall is located. Jeri-Dee Falk, the coordina­ tor for the union's Philadelphia efforts, reported receiving re­ lief aid from the following com­ panies: Amerimar Realty Corporation Trailer Marine Transport Thomas Jefferson Hospital Great Bear Spring Water Company Airwick Supplies Worthington Foods WIP Sports Radio KYW News and Radio Stations WDAS FM & AM She said that hundreds of people had responded to the union's public service, an­ nouncements aired on local ra­ dio and TV. SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Dave Heindel said the com­ munity's response to the union's relief efforts was "magnifi­ cent." Food Worth $175JN)0 Donated by Ohio UIW Grocery Stores Two major grocery store chains in Ohio donated food and supplies worth approximately $175,000 to the U.S. Virgin Island victims of Hurricane Hugo. The initiative for the donations came from UIW members who work for Kroger and Big Bear in the Buckeye State. Many of the UIW members had returned with fond memories of the 29 delegates from the Virgin Is­ lands who attended the UIW Con­ vention held in Piney Point last September. They felt they had to do something to help their union brothers and sisters and new friends. The groceries and materials filled a trailer. Included in the donated goods were cereal, soup and rice. Capfs Getchell and Sevland Describe Night Hugo Struck While deep sea vessels were able to change course to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Hugo, two SlU-crewed Crowley tugs with barges had to ride out the storm in San Juan harbor. The Monitor and the Mariner were in San Juan as the storm whipped through the U.S. Virgin Islands. Preliminary forecasts called for the storm to skim across southern Puerto Rico Saturday, September 16 before it was to head for the Gulf of Mexico. Part of the danger of hurricanes is their unpredictability. Hours be­ fore the Monitor was scheduled to leave (2400 on the 16th), Hugo changed course and headed for San Juan and the Bahamas. After reviewing the forecasts and discussing their options with Crowley TMT officials, masters '. . . lines were doubled, tripled, in some cases, quadrupled...' Michael Getchell of the Monitor and Harold Sevland the Mariner decided to stay in San Juan. They moved their tugs and baiges deeper into the harbor and waited for Hugo to hit. "We went into the harbor for safety," Sevland said, "and were told to be prepared for the fiill force of the storm." As both barges were loaded with cai;go and trailers, special consid­ erations were made to batten down the 73()-foot crafts. The tugs and baiges moved from the Crowley/ TMT docks to a more secure lo­ cation to get away from damaging winds and high waves. The Crow­ ley vessels, with assistance of sev­ eral harbor tugs, moved the barges San Juan and Fortaleza into place. Every line between the tugs and barges was doubled, tripled and, in some instances, quadrupled to keep the barges from breaking loose. AH tugs—including harbor vessels—^were ready to push the barges to keep them in place dur­ ing the hurricane. As the SIU crews were posi­ tioning and securing their vessels, yiachts and small boats were scur­ rying down the channel for safe harborage. Clouds were followed by Hugo's first rains on Sunday afternoon, the 17th. Tropical storm force winds began hitting after dark. Saw Vessds Sink Getchell reported seeing small vessels sinking and washing ashore during the night. Both masters reported a rough night holding the barges still. "We did everything we could to keep the barges in place," Getchell said. "We had as many lines as possible to hold them." Hugo's fury hit between 0930 and 1030 on Monday, the 18th. Both men reported wind gusts as high as 115 miles per hour although the eye of the storm passed north of San Juan. Getchell reported only one radio station was broad­ casting at that time. "It was eerie," he said "It was like ihe end of the world." By noon, the crews were in­ specting the crafts for damage and found no trailers lost, no members injured and no vessels destroyed. The only reportable damage was the loss of a whip antenna on the Monitor. Both captains commended their crews for a job well done. Most of the members stayed awake around the clock during the storm to be available in case an emer­ gency required them. The harbor tugs that assisted in securing the baiges were the Apache with Steve Sears and crew, the F1 Moro with Eddie Chavalier and crew, and the Dorado with Milton Gomez and crew. Besides Getchell, those serving on the Monitor were Roger Roth­ schild, Ron Chavers, Nick Con­ way, John Lazslo, Samuel Rosario, Mike Stephens and Guillermo Cruz. Sevland was aided on the Mar­ iner by Ray Alcorn, Brett Vickery, Jose Barco, Steve Gough, Aurillio Llorente, Bayard Britton and Larry Hayes., The tugs stayed in port until Tuesday, the 19th. The Monitor and San Juan left for Jacksonville, while the Mariner and Fortaleza headed for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Crew Generosity Praised by PRMMi The crew of the SS Nuevo San Juan raised quite a bit of money during a tarpaulin muster as part of the overall effort by Puerto Rico . Marine Man^ement, Inc., (PRMMI) to assist victims of Hur­ ricane Hugo. C!aptain J. Adams reported that the SIU members were to be com­ mended for their "generous re­ sponse." He specifically men­ tioned electrician Charles J. Gallagher, AB Ronald Mena and OMU John J. Starr Jr., for their "exceptional generosity." The money collected was given to the relief organization "Dale la Mano Puerto Rico" (Give a Hand to Puerto Rico). As of middle October, Puerto Rico Marine had carried 38 trailers leaded with relief supplies to Puerto Rico free of charge. Stateside em­ ployees have collected 119 cartons of clothing and canned goods for the effort. Staff and vendors have donated ^proximately $13,000 for hurricane relief. To Seamen and Deep Sea Vessels nriv yOACC South KEI/ Atlantic MTD for role in collecting hurricane relief materials. Red Cross official Bill Dion presents certificate to George RipoU, who serves as President of the Jacksonville-based port council and as assistant vice president of the SIU. D/iy Kiemher Confronts Hugo Tragedy Henry Springer was luckier than most. The roof was damaged, but at least he had a home. Springer was one of 29 Virgin Islanders who served as delegates to the UIW's eighth quadrennial convention held in September. The convention had barely adjourned when Hurricane Hugo slammed into the islands with winds ranging up to 140 miles an hour. Springer's wife and children survived the storm in fine style, but weeks later they were still a little shaky. "They had never seen '. . . roads are blocked there is no refrigeration...' anything like it," said Springer. Conditions on St. Thomas were not so bad as on St. Croix, but parts of the island remained with­ out electricity. "Getting through the day is much tougher now, especially the small chores. Roads remained blocked, and even though there's food on St. Thomas, you still have to be carefiil. "If you buy fresh food, you have to make sure that you eat it that day," said Springer, "be­ cause there's no way to keep it refrigerated." Springer who works for the De­ partment of Economic Develop­ ment, says people show up every day lool^g for relief aid, "But everybody is still in a state of shock. Some people lost every­ thing, their houses, all their worldly possessions, and they just can't cope." Many UIW members, reported Springer, go to the union hall for assistance and information. • . iiii I,,.' . ., 'te:..-.l •/. •• Me nil "v" 'J-.'' s,v •_ UXWdmrn^^ Seafarers and Hurricane Hugo When Hurricane Hugo ap­ proached Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with its deadly, 140-mile-per-hour winds, the safest place to be was on board a deep-sea vessel. Today's sophisticated weatherforcasting methods have nearly eradicated the threat that hurri­ canes once posed to merchant seamen. Deep-sea vessels now have ample warning to prepare for these tropical storms. The Sea-Land Challenger was on its way to Puerto Rico from Jacksonville when it learned of Hugo's impending visit. The captain just slowed down and kept his distance until the storm passed. Deep sea vessels now have ample warning of storms. Other than a 72 hour delay, the Challenger suffered no adverse consequences from Hurricane Hugo. But like all other Americanflag vessels, it plays an important role in gathering information about weather conditions. U.S. Flag Fleet Gathers Data Since 1951, all American-flag vessels have cooperated with the National Weather Service in a vol­ untary program to gather data on conditions at sea. While this was the first centralized program of its kind, American-flag vessels had been collecting and relaying this kind of information since the turn of the century. Before the advent df regular commercial airflights in the late 1930's, land-based scientists and weather forcasters plotting the course of a hurricane had no other information at their disposal than the data provided by commercial and militaiy vessels in the imme­ diate vicinity of a storm. Airplanes still are used to gather information about the eye of a hurricane, but since the late 1960's, satellites have enabled weather forecasters to pinpoint a storm's path with far greater accuracy. But satellites (and the planes which preceded them) .are only useful for gathering information about cloud formations and gen­ eral hurricane patterns. The data that American-flag ships collect on surface conditions is still critical, says Marty Baron of the National Weather Service. Commercial and military ves­ sels within a 500-700 mile radius of a storm play a pivotal role in gathering information that enables the Hurricane Center to make pre­ dictions about the following: • visibility • barometric pressure • atmospheric conditions • general weather conditions • past weather conditions • surface water temperatures • wave formation • sea and swell information So even though a vessel like the Sea-Land Challenger may be far away from any harm, it can still transmit important data. Sixty-five percent of the Amer­ ican-flag vessels relay their data the old-fashioned way, says Baron, through morse code. But increas­ ingly, American-flag vessels are being outfitted with technologi­ cally advanced communications equipment and morse code usage is being phased out. The fact that today's merchant seamen are relatively immune from the wrath of hurricanes like Hugo is a result of developments in two inter-related areas: weather fore­ casting and communications. Seamen Always Weathermen Seamen were the world's first weathermen. Their observations about conditions at sea created an invaluable bank of information, especially since the information was required to be contained in the ship's log. Faiiy ocean exploratdn gave rise to the system of latitudes and longitudes which are used to plot a hurricane's path. Knowledge about the earth's climate has long been a part of the West's scientific heritage, but weather forcasting as we know it today only became possible with the advent of wireless transmitters in the 1840's. But since most North American hurricanes originate at sea in the Caribbean (indeed, the English word for hurricane comes from Arawaks, the indigenous In­ dian population of the U.S. Virgin Islands), weather forecasting was at best an imprecise science. It wasn't until the development of shipboard radio technology in the early part of the 20th century that weathermen and land-based scientists could have access to badly-needed information in a ti­ mely manner. This led to more accurate predictions about hurri­ canes and other storms, which in turn was rapidly relayed back to the ships by the Coast Guard and other organizations. WHERE TO SEND DONATIONS Individuals or organizations de­ siring to make a contribution to the union's hurricane relief fund can make out a check to "SIU/ UIW Caribbean Emergency Relief Fund." Mail the check % Seafarers LOG ; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. All donations will be acknowl­ edged. • - '1 • V .. •jv'" 'i-l i • ,. • " I'-r-'.''' , .-n. • �-• .:" r'f""• ! vK*:%:,--« i' ••IT:-' -ifc , •: , ' .f vs:;fiiii:;l •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia jBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans jf^ksbiiVilliE San Franciscd jWilmington. Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu l^sti^ |St. Loui^ j|iil6y::I?<Mi|| totals Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 'J 15 13 25 mxm'6-y ,. • 22r>' 7 35 ,ir • A 7' ' " :V4-:;-: 5 •'•mm": m 6 2 5 6 3 6 38 2 4 8 ;..75 • fe/ iv ; §m !•'- ; ils 211 72 65 59 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ;• vK-;,!'.,'• • I S' . r" - '•! 1 • ;:-;^y. >,Ji:?'j Norfblk Mobile New Orleans lacksonVl Francis V it; Louis - PineyPpJif Totals Port »^;^Yprkl ''•J'- Baltimore Norfblk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco iWihnin^on Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu -• Houston' St. Louis Piney Point! Totals Port ^'"f;^'i'^,:.!rf'-l -.„ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 3 1 1 J^F- - 0 2 157 0 3,. 58 . .J 0 32 •^j'V ^^ . V 0 2 127 u 3 54 ,i 0 31 ... "0 ... , 4 ;ffi.Siae«ew5®SE .,^r • -ai'W , 60 25 STEWARD DEPARTMEm' Piiiey Point Monday, November 61 New York Tuesday, November 7 Phlliideip^ November 8 Baltimore Thursday, November 9 Norfolk Thursday, November 9 .- 3 3 . ,5 . 8 1 3 9 18 11 ,.• ."5S' --i l4TT 6 w. 18 - 5 ^mm'm'" 17 8 1 0 3 7 172 50 3 -w 0 1 95 1 1 141 235" 659 339 361 0 3 2 21 •wimm13 11 2 2 5 5 8 0 3 2 13 0 0 0 ~m~jf ''^.••tv-m' 0 0 6 4 3 12 37 • --I-;-'--:w-/.^o^:';v 8 2 39 0 0 204 280 370 r:mF •';: TO" •v: 3 m$m:;.£-;/:o; 5 6 10 TT™ m--: 6 3 21 16 10 "T 0 1 75 526 189 1,034 430 " f-'FFi =.££^5:'- If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coyerage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must:! notify the Plan office immediately to ^ ' find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue ; # yoUr benefits under this program. ; : If you want more information m ^nceming this program you can caSll1 the lUembership services office. ;! l-8eOCLAIMS-4 (i<«00-25^74) ^ \ or write , :i-^'-;'-;^'XOBRA'Program Seaferers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way IJ;:; ;Camp Spti^^ N^E: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. s 331 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of September was up from the month of August. A total of 1,365 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,365 jobs shipped, 526 jobs or about 39 percent were taken by "A'* seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 189 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip rdief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,797 jobs have been shipped. if.- 'j< (1 I '• V. ' I 'ri; I ••• Av>sn?'^I Wilmimiton Monday, Nbvember 20 •.., Seatde Friday, November 24 ; San Juan Thursday, November 9 St. Louis Friday , November 17 Honolulu Friday, November 17 Duluth Wednesday, November 15 Jersey City Wednesday, November 22 COBRA: Cotttiauatiott 19 ,.S Wednesday, November 15 San Francisco Thui^ay, Novendjer 16 \ mmpswofm PUN NOTICE ENTRY Dra>ARTMENT '•H'; Mm "niursdaly, November 9 Algonae •,' Friday, November 10 Homton Tuesday, November 14 NewOHd^^ Tuesday, November 14 torn mm. TWr^^mr • m^-Mimm^s mm^ -'f'-Q 0 1 i. 0 Wim: m:'m , 0 "mm- 0 ; 1 '^ Tuesday, November 21 "T Louis Point Totals 7 4 7 2 11 22 sattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston T }• wmmMG HouHify .•M MemberMp Meetiii^ Peep Stie^ lekeSf Mead We^ SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1989 •••• •'; r^'i'-v,*:.,.,,:;.; '.>• :,t:: - •,'#iiSl' 'm.' • vJiF^^^'uiv'.'' Personals Anyone who sailed with Jerry Cudahy during 1944 or 1945 in the South Pacific is asked to contact his brother, Cy Cudahy, collect at (214) 238-5806. ;- j :ili �'"4: V r- - ;" i: •> jjiiaMMi ii« '.";/:g^:i;y'. ..-'yigv^, OOOSflt 7999 .. • v' "'-J: •-"••"5'd-'-^;>S->''";A' - >j^-;:?:'Vv' ;••• Thirteen SlU Men Retire The Seafarers Pension Plan (SPP) announced this month the retirement of nine deep sea and four inland SIU members. Brother Herman Ulrich, at 71 years of age, is the oldest of the group to be­ gin receiving a monthly pen­ sion check. Brother Charles Gallagher, at 58, is not only the young­ est to retire, but he also finds himself in a unique category — a seaman who has sailed in every department, deck, engine and steward. SPP Administrator Leo Bonser, in announcing the retirement of the 13 mem­ bers, extended his congratu­ lations. Bonser also noted the contribution the retirees had made to building the SIU and the benefit plans. Deep Sea VERNON DOUGLAS Vernon Douglas, 65, joined the SIU in his native Baltimore during May of 1955. Brother E>ouglas started his steward career sailing on Waterman Steamship vessels. He graduated from the Food Services Plan in 1963 at the port of New York. He completed the recertified steward program at Piney Point in 1985. Before retiring, Douglas rode the Overseas Vivian on several voyages. Pensioner Douglas served in the Army from 1942 to 1945; He still lives in Baltimore, MD. FRED H. DUCHMANN JR. Fred H. Duchmann Jr., 65, received his SIU permit during August of 1952 in his native New Orleans. The steward department veteran began his career with the Mississippi Steamship Company. Brother Duchmann makes his home in Meraux, LA. JOHN FEDESOVICH John Fedesovich, 62, became a member of the SIU in March of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. The New Hampshire native worked in the engine department. Pensioner Fedesovich upgraded in 1975 and 1978 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Slidell, LA. CHARLES J. GALLAGHER Charles J. Gallagher, 58, holds the distinction of having his book stamped for deck, engine and steward department during his career. He started with the SIU in 1959 when he graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. Upon leaving the , school, he worked on Alcoa vessels. The Massachusetts native now calls Port Neches, TX home. JAMES E. HIGGINS James E. Higgins, 65, received his permit at the port of Baltimore in 1956. He sailed in the steward department. The Flint, MI native served in both the Royal Canadian Air Force '!¥C»S=JSJ'K^^ from 1940 to 1942 and the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1950 before going to sea. Brother Higgins upgraded in 1978 and became a recertified steward in 1979 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Piney, Point, MD. BOLAND A. HOFFMAN Boland A. Hoffman, 62, Joined the SIU in December of 1945 at the port of Galveston. The South Carolina native started as a member of the galley gang, but ended his tenure in the deck department. Recently, Brother Hoffman sailed from the port of Jacksonville, where he has made his home. DEWEY B. JORDAN Dewey B. Jordan, 62, acquired his first SIU permit in June of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. The North Carolina native worked in the deck department. Pensioner Jordan makes his hdme in Wilmer, AL. JESSE THRASHER Jesse Trasher, 65, joined the SIU in June of 1971 at the port of San Francisco. He worked in the steward department after serving in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. The Springfield, OH native upgraded in 1978 and 1980 and became a recertified steward in 1981. Pensioner Thrasher lives in Seattle, WA. HERMAN ULRICH Herman Ulrich, 71, received his SIU permit in March of 1965 at the port of New York. Bom in Terre Haute, IN, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Ulrich served in the Navy from 1936 to 1946. He caUs Bakersfield, CA home. Inland JASPER A. AUCOIN Jasper A. Aucoin, 65, joined the SIU in May of 1977 at the port of New Orleans. He worked as a yard foreman for Ratcliffe Materials. He served in both the Army and the Air Force from 1942 to 1949. Pensioner Aucoin lives in his native Bourg, LA. LEGAL AID The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for legal assistance. Alabama Louisiana John FaHcenberry W Louis Robein 300 N. 21st St. Gardner, Robein &. Birmingham, AL 35i^3 Urann 2540 Severn Ave. (205)322-1100 Suite 400 Simon, Wood & Crane Metairie, LA 70002 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. (504)885-9994 j Mobile, AL 36602 -»- '« Kristi R)st ijf: (205)433-4904 .sfiUlfilS Canal Place On#!? California Suite 2300 ytesOstrov New Orleans, LA 70130 Fogel, Feldman, Qstn^ (504) 524-6207 Ringler & Klevens (504) 524-6208 5900 Wilshire Blvd. i Suite 2600 LoS Angeles, CA 90036 Marylaiid (213) 834-2546 ;S Ch^es Heymaii Kaplan, Heyman, John Paul Jennings fifj Greenberg, Engelman Herining, Walsh & King & Belgrad lOOBushSt. Sun Life Bldg. Suite 440 Charles & Redwood Stsv San Francisco, CA 'is Baltimore, MD 21201 94104 (301)539-6967 (415) 981-4400 Florida . ...'. Frank Hamilton III Massachusetts Hamilton & Associates, , Orlando & Associates PA. 1 Western Ave. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Gloucester, MA 01930 Tampa, FL 33609 , (508) 283-8100 (813) 879-9842 Illinois Michigan Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 7 S. Dearborn St. 19268 Grand River Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 Detroit, MI 48223 (312) 263-6330 (313) 532-1220 Thomas Lakin Christopher Legghio Lakin & Heradon, P.C. Miller, Cohen, Martins 251 Old St. Louis Ave.:.( ik.& Ice Wood River, IL 620951400 N. Park Plaza 0027 17117 W. Nine MUe Rd. Southfleld, MI 48075 (618) 254-1127 (800) 851-5523 (313) 559-2110 toll-free 1-800-554-8119 LEWIS M. BELL Lewis M. Bell, 62, worked in the deck department for Ratcliffe Materials. Born in Butler County, PA, Boatman Bell served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. He lives in Franklin, LA. LAWRENCE C. FRANCIS Lawrence C. Francis, 61, joined the SIU in August of 1963 at Port Arthur, TX. Brother Francis served in the engine department with Sabine Towing. The Houston native lives in Jasper, TX. New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 "J :'r': ? (212) 421-0017 l^hnsylvan^ K^irschneri Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. , 10th floor Philadelphia,]!^ 1911@ (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 1(215)^2-0101 Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 -''iJ ,/ « - • Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson - s-'S . Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 t" (206) 285-3610 0r. W: MONEY DUE NOTICE MAERSK VESSELS SEAFARERS Crewmembers employed aboard the below named vessels during calendar year 1988 may claim monies due them based on the economic price adjustment (EPA) provision in the contract. To qualify, submit verification of employment in the form of copies of U.S. Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, SIU; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. MV 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman MV PVT Harry Fisher MV CPL. Louis Hauge, Jr. MV PFC WiUiam Baugh MV PFC James Anderson OCEAN SHIPHOLDING NAVY TANKERS SEAFARERS ALFRED THOMPSON Alfred Thompson, 65,acquired his permit at the port of New York in August of 947. The Honduran native worked in the deck department. Brother Thompson calls Flomation, AL home. Crewmembers employed aboard the below named tankers during the time periods specified may claim monies due them based on the economic price adjust­ ment (EPA) provision of the contract. To qualify, submit verification of employment in the form of copies of U.S. Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, SIU; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. MV Paul Buck MV Gus Darnell MV Lawrence Giandla MV Richard Matthiesen MV Samuel Cobb 1987,1988 and up to March 31,1989 January 1, 1989 to March 31,1989 1988 and up to March 31,1989 1988 and up to March 31,1989 1987, 1988 and up to March 31,1989 ,y , -v. �^:%y- • V 16 ,.1 ^-,t ~'^.iV•»-•^/f^jr-aV.i.jMW-,-, ,i.-«> ,X^ir. -r- 'it-''. .'.-; -i-i'•.—iii),;/•! • SOFARERSm Lundeberg School Graduates W'-M& ¥'WB: IN" '•:• X- .•;••£• '••?.l it I;-- '• MAMIW ELECmONIC AfiUNTENANCE students are (back row, left to right) James Bates, Mike Johnson, Mark D. Field, (front row, left to right) Bill Payne, C!hris Devonish and Bill Liegnos. The group graduated on September 1. •-••• :V'-. ; TBAIWRR UFEEOAT graduates from classes 444 and 445 are pic­ tured above. Pictured left to right from class 444 are: Glen Wilson, Ronny Miller, Kevin DeSue, Instructor Jim Moore and Wendell Price Jr. Class 445 graduates are: (back row, left to right) Roger Hester, Dawn Rogers, Bruno Vargas, Dave Bates, Brien Collins, Keith Hall, Martin Ghaskin, Eric Morrison, Jerry Woods, Gary Van Staden, Robert Blankford, Michael DiAngelo, (front row, left to right) Thomas M. FLynn, Sebast Rodriguez, Sylvester Gause, Dono­ van Carlton, Sidney Stratos II, Charles M. Spradlin and John B. Hutchinson. f' . 'J,-' ^ u. • • iv HYMIAULICS class participants graduated on September 15 after completing assignments covering 0uids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and systems in marine equipment. Pic­ tured above with instructor Bill Foley (second row, right) are: (back row, left to right) Aldo Santiago, B. Hutching, A. Hansen, (front row, left to right) V.L. Kirksey, Gebar Ogbe, Frankie Jaworski and C.A. Suazo. r^ F' • r • LlfEBOAT upgraders graduating on September 1 are pictured above: (standing, left to right) Instructor Ben Cusic, Timothy Troupe, Elvis Paisley, Pablo Torres, Robert Forrest, Nathan Hol­ lander, Louis Sorito, Lonale Andrews, Charles Repper, Nathaniel Davis, Roosevelt Ballard, (kneeling, left to right) Doug Carson, James T. Lombard, Wayne Champine, B. Medina, Ahmed Baabbad, George Sasaki, Daniel Hooper and King Scott. "} ,U.:V-. . 'i. f-.' •••.•••v'. t."-: fOWr course completion leads to an endorsement as FiremanAVatertender/Oiler. Graduating from the September 15 class are (third row) Tyrone McPherson, Te^ Clayton, Frank M. Wynn, Arthur James, (second row, left to right) Tony Morrison, Clinton Morrison, Willie Pugh, John Perez, Hector C. Rivera, Michael Claoke, (front row, left to right) Derrick F. Yard, Marcos Laguer, William Romez, Edward Hill Jr. (standing), Arthur Guy and Nick Reyes Jr. TANKERMAN course instruction covers all aspects of loading, transfering and unloading liquid cargoes. Graduating on September 1 are: (third row, left to right) Captain Penny, Glen Wilson, Kevin DeSue, Brett Lammers, Gregory Truvia, David Candill, David Till­ man, David Fawkes, Debbie Stalf^ Scott Horn, (second row, left to right) Gary Burs, Dennis McKendall, Joe Reyes, Wendell Price Jr., Kevin K. Sicher, (front row, left to right) Joe CuUison, Kim Janics, Carlos Marcial, Vance Battle, Arthur Wentworth, Tbdd Wilson, t'-i'-ifr-; Steve Nelson and Ronny Miller. I • •-''•.'Fi-::'- :Y''C r r'- W,: ^ . •* �'•sTim.i • mOBlR, 1989 THOMAS A. BAKER Thomas A. Baker, 68, passed away September 11. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1947. Brother Baker graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Norfolk, VA before joining the SIU in 1965. The Tennessee native sailed in the steward department and sailed on Waterman Steamship vessels early in his career. He began receiving his pension in August 1986. His wife, Pearlie, survives him. JOSEPH A. BUCHER Joseph A. Bucher, 72, died August 4. Bom in Pennsylvania, the deck department veteran received his SIU book in October 1942 in the port of New York. He was active in picket duty in the port of New York during 1%1. Brother Bucher retired in February 1983. FILIPPO CARLINO IFilippo Carlino, 65, passed I away July 15 at his I home in Baltimore, MD. The New York native joined the SIU in May 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department until he started drawing his pension in May 1970. Brother Carlino was buried in Lake View Memorial Park in Carroll County, MD. He is survived by his wife, Bemadine. CHARLES CARLSON Charles M. Carlson, 68, died July 6 at the South Baldwin Hospital in Summerdale, AL. The Alabama native served in the Army from 1942 to 1943 before joining the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in March 1945. He attended a steward department conference at Piney Point. Brother Carlson retired in December 1983. He was buried July 8 at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile," AL. MORGAN L. CARROLL Morgan L. Carroll, 65, passed away August 18. Bom in Alabama, Brother Carroll sailed in the steward department after obtaining his union work permit in October 1943. During the late 1960's and most of the 1970's, he worked on the Sea-Land shore gang in New York. He attended a steward recertification course at the LundebeiB School in 1982. Carroll retired from the SIU in December 1986. His wife, Charlie Mae, survives him. '4: fWK! 17 CLYDE L. CLARK Clyde L. Clark, 67, died July 23 at his home in Jacksonville, FL. The Mississippi native served in the Marines from 1942 to 1945. He became a member of the SIU in May 1950 in the port of Wilmington. He sailed in the deck department until he retired in September 1975. Brother Clark was buried at Jacksonville's Evergreen Cemetery. JAMES F. CORDELL James F. Cordell, 58, passed away on September 3. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1953. In August 1972 in the port of San Francisco, the New York native joined the Marine, Cooks and Stewards. After MCS merged with the SIU, he continued his union membership in the Seafarers Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Early in his career. Brother Cordell sailed on States Steamship Company vessels in the steward department. He was an active member at the time of his death. JAMES P. COX James P. Cox, 69, died August 29. Bom in Florida, Brother Cox served in the Army from 1936 to 1945. He joined the SIU in May 1952 in the port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He started to receive his pension in Febmary 1977. SAMUEL J. DAVIS I Samuel J. Davis, 62, passed away July 30. He was bom in South Carolina and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1956. Brother Davis received his SIU book in October 1963 in the port of New York. He was active in the steward department when he died. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca. CHRISTOPHER DELAMER Christopher Delamer, 63, died September 6. The deck department member was bom in New York City. He served in the Army Air Force from 1944 to 1946. After joining the SIU, Brother Delamer sailed on American Hawaii Cmise ships. He was an active member at the time of his death. His wife, Sandra, survives him. WILBERT DESPANY Wilbert Despany, 33, passed away August 1. Bom in Lafayette, LA, Brother £>espany graduated in class 336 at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He was sailing in the steward department at the time of his death. . JUAN D, DIAZ Juan D. Diaz, 77, died July 18 at his home in Clarkstown, NY. The engine department veteran was born in Ponce, PR. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in the port of New York before starting his SIU career on Sea-Land vessels. Brother Diaz retired in July 1977. He was buried at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY on July 21. His wife, Eduarda, survives him. RALPH J. EDWARDS Ralph J. Edwards, 37, passed away after an extended illness on August 30. A native of North Carolina, Brother Edwards worked in the steward department. He sailed from his hometown port of Jacksonville, FL and was an active member at the time of his death. His wife, Cynthia, and two children survive him. WILLIAM F. EGAN William F. Egan, 64, died on Au^st 20. The Alabama native joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in April 1944. He sailed in the engine department before retiring in July 1984. GENNARO ESPOSITO Gennaro Esposito, 61, passed away Febmary 26. The engine department veteran was bom in Naples, Italy. In 1969, he received a commendation for his action during an emergency on the Buckeye Atlantic. Brother Esposito received his full book in June 1971 in the port of New York. He upgraded during 1975 and 1984 at the Lundeberg School. His wife, Rosa, survives him. STEVEN A. FERGUS Steven A. Fergus, 36, was involved in a fatal car accident August 3. Bom in Gainesville, FL, Brother Fergus graduated from the Lundeberg School in Febmary 1973. He had upgraded in 1976, 1977 and 1978 at the school and obtained his QMED rating. He sailed primarily from the port of Jacksonville. EDDIE S. GAME Eddie S. Game, 72, died June 8 at the C.J. Harris Community Hospital in Sylva, NC. The steward department member was bom in Johnson County, NC. He joined the SIU at the port of Baltimore in December 1947. Brother Game started receiving his penision in May 1969. He was buried June 12 at the Swain Memorial Park in Bryson City, NC. JAMES GILLIAM James Gilliam, 61, passed away September 5. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. The Cordova, AL native acquired his SIU permit from the port of New York in September 1%3. His early career in the steward department included sailing on Isthmian Lines vessels in the mid-1960's. Brother Gilliam completed steward recertification at Piney Point in 1982. He retired in December 1985. JACK A. GOMEZ Jack A. Gomez, 61, died September 16. He was born in Slidell, LA. Brother Gomez worked in the deck department after joining the SIU in September I960 in the port of New Orleans. He started receiving his pension in October 1985. RAYMOND KADUCK Raymond Kaduck, 67, passed away July 31 at his home in Pittsburgh, PA. The Pennsylvania native served in the engine department after becoming an SIU member in April 1955 in the port of Miami. Brother Kaduck retired in November 1978. His daughter, Maria, was a 1979 recipient of the union's scholarship program. J.C. KEEL J.C. Keel, 66, died July 30 at Greenlawn Hospital in Atmore, AL. Bom Alabama, Brother Keel joined the union in May 1946 at the port of Mobile. His early career in the deck department included several years sailing on Waterman Steamship vessels. He retired in February 1974. Keel was buried August 1 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. His wife, Carolyn, survives him. '. PAUL D. KLICK Paul D. Klick, 33, passed away July 23. The Fort Worth, TX, native was a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School in May 1975. He had upgraded at Piney Point in 1977 and 1980 to the rating of QMED. Brother Klick was an active member at the time of his death. DOMINGO LALLAVE Domingo Lallave, 68, died on July 23. Bom in Mayaguez, PR, Brother Lallave received his SIU permit in August 1944 in the port of New York. He participated in several New York area picket lines during the 1960's. Lallave mainly worked Sea-Land vessels during the 1970's. He served in all three departments during his career, before retiring as an engine member in August 1980. ARTHUR J. LENNON Arthur J. Lennon, 59, passed away September 17. He served in the Air Force from 1947 to 1954. Brother Lennon joined the SIU in his native New York during May 1970. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He was an active member of the engine department, when he died. JOHN LIKENES John Likenes, 70, died July 9. A native of Norway, Brother Likenes became a member of the SIU in the port of New York in September 1942. He served in the deck department. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice. JAMES MCCOY James McCoy, 74, passed away on September 26. Born in North Carolina, Brother McCoy received his book in the port of Norfolk in Febmary 1940. He retired from the steward department in January 1975., FRANCIS MCGARRY Francis McGarry, 62, died July 4. After serving m the Navy from 1943 to 1944, he joinec the SIU in his native Philadelphia in May 1946. The deck department veteran walked several picket lines in the 1960's. Brother McGarry also acquired an inland book in September 1972. He attended a bosun recertification course at Piney Point in 1975. McGarry retired iii April 1976. ROBERT MODERNO Robert Moderno, 83, passed away July 26. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (before it merged with the SIU) in 1946. He began receiving his pension in February 1969. ANDREW PICKUR Andrew Pickur, 63, suffered a fatal heart attack on August 14. A native of Iselin, ^A, he became an SIU member in December 1943 in the port of Boston. Brother Pickur, a deck department member, was involved in picket duty in 1961 and 1962. He retired in June 1981. He was buried August 17 at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh. His wife, Anna Marie, survives him. THOMAS G. PLUNKETT Thomas G. Plunkett, 75, passed away July 3. He received his book in his native New Orleans in December 1938. Brother Plunkett sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in July 1968. He is survived by his wife, Amelia Mary. • Continued on page 18 'I �.:'. • '. : / 'T-K-; n SEAFARm LOG nnal Depaitiires , I •fS&Al. Continued from p^e 17 Ig'-: 1^; • ilil K;:." BIBIANO REBOLLEDO Bibiano Rebolledo, 83, died August 16. The Philippines native served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in March 1948 in the port of New York and worked in the steward department. Brother Rebolledo started drawing his pension in January 1971. CARLOS ROCAFORT Carlos Rocafort, 82, passed away July 24 in the Veterans Hospital in Rio 'iedras, PR. Bom in the Dominican Republic, the steward department veteran joined the SIU in May 1941 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Rocafort was buried July 26 in Hato Tejas, PR. His wifgj Celedonia Caro, survives him. JOSEPH SAVOCA Joseph Savoca, 89, died July 18. The New Orleans resident started sailing at the age of 17 on a Danish vessel. In December 1918, he signed on his first American-flag ship. He already was a deck department veteran when he joined the SIU at the New Orleans hall in April 1939. Brother Savoca participated in the "Coal Beef' of the 1950's against American Coal Shipping of Norfolk. When he retired in March 1972, he had accumulated more than 50 years of sailing time. He is survived by his wife, Katie. ^'• JACK W. SPENCER JR. Jack W. Spencer Jr., 59, passed away July 29 in Puget Sound, WA. He was employed as a cook on a Crowley tugboat. He served in the Army from 1947 to 1952. The Jefferson, TX native started his career in the Marine Cooks and Stewards in Los Angeles in June 1959. He sailed during the late 1970's with American President Lines. He was buried July. 31 at Riverside National Cemetery in California. His wife, Thelma, survives him. :• -.;• Lundeberg School. He was an active member at the time of his death. His wife, Margaret, survives him. JAMES E. VAN SANT James E. Van Sant, 64, died July 22. The Pennsylvania native became a union member in the port of New York in May 1943. He sailed in the deck department. He is survived by his wife, Elisa. MICHAEL F. VIGO Michael F. Vigo, 73, passed away July 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital in his native Tampa, FL. After serving in the Army from 1944 to 1946, he joined the SIU in April 1949 in the port of New York. He shipped primarily from the port of Tampa in the steward department. Brother Vigo retired in January 1980. He was entombed at Centro Espanol Memorial in Tampa. He is survived by a daughter, Arleen; a son, Michael Jr.; two grandsons, Bryan and Jeffrey; a great grandson, Michael Bryan and a brother, Jose. RADAMES VARGAS Radames Vargas, 47, died August 22. Bom in Ponce, PR, the deck department veteran became an SIU member in April 1969 in the port of New York. He worked on Sea-Land vessels in the 1960's and early 1970's. Brother Vargas upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. His wife, Fermina, survives him. Mani ARTHUR STRINGER Arthur Stringer, 72, died July 28. He was born in Alabama. Brother Stringer joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in December 1958. He retired from the steward department in January 1979. WALTER ANUSZEWSKI Walter Anuszewski 82, passed away July 13 at the Harbor Hospital Center in Jaltimore. The Maryland native joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in December 1956. He used the name of Walter Anderson while he sailed, but never adopted the name formally. Boatman Anuszewski worked in the deck department with the Baltimore Towing and Lighterage Company. He retired in January 1968. He was buried at the Garrison Forest Cemetery in Maryland. JOHN SUTHERLAND John Sutherland, 54, passed away August 18. The deck department member was born in Milford, MA. He joined the SIU in September 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Sutherland upgraded in 1985 at the CHARLES H. BROWN Charles H. Brown, 63, died July 1 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Born in Boston, he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1947 and 1951 to 1968. Boatman Brown joined the SIU in the • OV, V •• port of Philadelphia in September 1972. Some of his deck department jobs included working with Interstate Oil Transportation and Mariner Towing. Brown retired in June 1988. He is survived by his wife, Ada. LEONARD H. DITOMO Leonard H. DiTomo, 69, passed away on August 2. He joined the union in his native Philadelphia in April 1966. Boatman DiTomo sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1984 and is survived by his wife, Pauline Mary. JAMES W. DONOHUE James W. Donohue, 73, died August 4. A native of Philadelphia, Boatman Donohue received his book in January 1964 at his hometown hall, He sailed in the steward department. His wife, Marian, survives him. MICHAEL J. DUFFY Michael J. Duffy, 27, suffered a fatal heart attack on August 11. The Brooklyn native graduated from Harry Lundeberg School class 338 in 1981. He worked in the deck department and sailed from the port of Jacksonville. Surviving him are two brothers, Owen and Stephen, who are SIU members. JOE T. EDER Joe T. Eder, 81, passed away on July 7. Boni in Texas, Boatman Eder worked with Gbff Towing in Houston. He retired from the SIU in June 1973. His wife, Millie, survives him. BEN E. EDGE Ben E. Edge^ 74, died June 6. The North Carolina native served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. He sailed in the engine department after joining the SIU in the port of Norfolk in October 1962. Boatman Edge worked for Cape Fear Towing. He retired in April 1980. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee. EDWARD GETZ Edward Getz, 65, passed away June 29. After serving in the Navy from 1941 to 1961, Boatman Getz joined the SIU in February 1972. He shipped in the engine department for Gulf Atlantic Towing and North American Towing companies. Geitz upgraded at Piney Point in 1984. He retired in March 1986. His wife, Ann Mary, survives him. WENDELL A. MILES Wendell A. Miles, 54, drowned July 21 when he fell from a ladder on ; a barge in the Elizabeth River, VA. Born in Mathews, VA, he served in the Army form 1957 to 1959. Boatman Miles received his SIU book in October 1961 , when the union organized Southern Carriers Corporation. He worked as a tug captain for Allied Towing and Steuart Transportation, with whom he was employed at the time of his death. Miles upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. His wife, Jeanne, survives . him. FRANK W. ROBINSON Frank W. Robinson, 63, died July 29 at his Tampa, FL home. The Gloucester, klA native originally joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an SIU affiliate. When the AFU merged with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Brother Robinson remained an active member. He sailed in the deck department for Interstate Oil Transport apd M^ner Towing. He began collecting his pension in October 1977. He is survived by his wife, Maijorie. WILLIAM V. WARD WiUiamV. Ward, 70, passed away August 18 at Craven Regional Medical ZJenter in New Bern, NC. Bora in Manteo, NC, Boatman Ward served in the Air Force from 1938 to 1959. He joined the SIU in November 1971 in the port of Baltimore. Ward sailed in the deck department for Curtis Bay Towing and Steuart Transportation before retiring in March 1981. He was ' buried in the New Bern National Cemetery. His wife, Annie Mae, survives him. Gnat Lakes JAMES LEARY James Leary, 81, died July 24. Bom in North Carolina, Boatman Leary acquired his SIU book in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He was a deck department member at Interstate Oil Transport. He began to receive his pension in November 1968. He is survived by his wife. Hazel. MICHAEL A. GILMORE Michael A. Gilmore, 30, passed away September 12. He was born in Alpena, MI. Brother Gilmore became an SIU book member in February of this year at the port of Algonac. He was active in the engine department at the time of his death. JAMES P. HOFFMAN James P. Hoffman, 66, died July 10. The Buffalo, NY, native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He joined the union in June 1973 in the port of Duluth. Brother Hoffman worked in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. JACOB IVEY Jacob Ivey, 66, passed away August 16. He served in the. Marines from 1943 to 1946 before joining the SIU in the port of Detroit in November 1967. The Tennessee native sailed in the deck department. ROYF. LUMBERG Roy F. Lumberg, 75, died on September 24. Brother Lumberg, who was born in Wisconsin, served in the Marines from 1944 to 1946. He became an SlU member in February 1960 in the port of Duluth. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea. JESSE F. MACLEOD Jesse F. MacLeod, 56, passed away August 12. The Nova Scotia native served in the f>lavy from 1955 to 1957. He worked in the deck department after joining the SIU in October 1960 in the port of Detroit. His wife, Anne, survives him. Railnad tdarine •J','?. THOMAS G. BLAYLOCK Thomas G. Blaylock, 88, passed away July 9. The Virginia native was a tug captain with the Pennsylvania Railroad when he joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in July 1960. He retired in February 1966. His wife, Ethel, survives. HENRY G. BRAUNWALD Henry G. Braunwald, 89, died August 16 at the B.S. Pollak Hospital in his native Jersey City, NJ. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1944. Brother Braunwald sailed as a mate with the Pennsylvania Railroad when he became an SIU member in July 1960 in the port of New York. He retired in February 1965. He was buried in the Bayview Cemetery in Jersey City. THOMAS LYMAN Thomas Lyman, 87, passed away August 19. Bora in Jersey City, NJ, Brother Lyman shipped as a deckhand for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He joined the SIU in June 1960 in the port of New York. �• - -if- - mm OaOBiR, 1989 by all three departments. Crew asked about getting washing ma­ chine repaired and ins(alling new ship antenna. lie feHemn§ d^ admiles me jest e semf^Wlke Mwqr am^eg tepern ilm m i^^ frern m sl^s memii fhe werii, f -«i 11^ jiiN!«i« m M |£Ms iggeMag eUiiliM eir UUmCM CORMOUm (Pacific Gulf Marine), August 26 — Chairman Vernon W. Huelett, Secretary Mar­ vin St. George, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Nickerson. Chairman reported washing machine fixed, but no mail received. Educational director aiinounced continuing problem with movies not being rewound after usage. Treasurer said $75 in ship's fund. Steward department thanked for keeping ship clean and providing excellent food. Suggestion made that union provide more contractual in­ formation to members before they work for Pacific Gulf Marine. CRROUMR (Puerto Rico Marine), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman David New­ man, Secretary Rafael Maldonado, Educational Chairman Walter Ste­ vens, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman reminded members to sep­ arate plastics from rest of trash and to keep two waste baskets in each room. Deck delegate reported some disputed OT. Engine and steward delegates reported no beefs. Ques­ tion raised for boarding patrolman: Does new penalty rate apply to PRMMI ships? Crew thanked for keeping pantry and messroom clean. Steward department thanked for job well done. fJUiirCIS HURMiR (Ocean Shipholding), August 28 — Chairman Richard Parrish. Secretary JoAnne B. Knight, Deck Delegate Richard Wilson, En­ gine Delegate George Demetropoulos. Steward Delegate Hasan Rah- man. Chairman asked crew to study contract to find out if paid vacation is 14 or 15 days. Educational direc­ tor discussed opportunities at the Lundeberg school. A total of $15 in ship's treasury. Crew asked com­ pany to supply new refrigerator and ice machine, coaxial cable and an­ tenna wires for crew's rooms and small electric typewriter for steward department. Steward department thanked for work. Crew happy to be on voyage which is part of an en­ hanced Soviet-U.S. relationship. IHGiR (Sealift Bulkers Inc.), August 5 — Chairman S. Jawdora, Secretary J. P. Miller, Engine Delegate W. E. Marino. Chairman reported every­ thing going very smoothly with no beefs. He noted 100 percent im­ provement in meals. He reported toilet bowl for steward's bathroom had not arrived. Secretary recorded vote of thanks to whole crew for working with steward department to keep vessel clean. Steward depart­ ment thanked for fine meals and service. Special vote, of thanks given to GSU C. Mederios who will be getting off in Hawaii. JUUUS HMMMa (Ocean Shipholding), August 13 — (Chairman Ray Harlow, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector Patrick McNamara, Engine Delegate Hugh Woods. Chairman asked master about providing stereo for mess hall, renting new movies and piping in VCR to crew's rooms. No beefs or disputed OT reported JUUUS HMUm (Ocean Shipholding), August 27 — Chairman Ray Harlow, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector Patrick McNamara, Engine Delegate Hugh Woods. No depart­ ment delegates reported any beefs or disputed OT. Ship received telex ad­ vising crew Paul Hall's birthday was paid holiday. Announcement made stating no plastic bags should be used in trash cans and crew should use paper bags in rooms. Company will look into getting new washer and dryer as well as new ice ma­ chine. Um IfO (Energy Transportation Corp.), August 20 — Chairman F. Pehler, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Edu­ cational Director Thomas Curtis, Deck Delegate George Holland, En­ gine Delegate David Terry Jr., Stew­ ard Delegate Jill Prescott. Chairman reported large crew change. He re­ minded members about the Coast Guard preemployment drug screen. Educational Director spoke about upgrading at Piney Point in order to improve wages. Treasurer reported $285 in ship's fund and $40 in SIU communication fiind. No smoking allowed during meal hours in mess hall. Crew instructed to be attired properly for meals. Vote of thanks given to steward department and es­ pecially chief cook Jill Prescott. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. MIUUOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), August 27 — Chairman Ervin L. Bronstein, Secretary Charles Miles, Educational Director Mikal Overgaard. Deck Delegate Irvin Glass, Engine Delegate Pedro Santiago. Chairman reminded members of four percent pay raise and to be aware of the drug problem. He urged mem­ bers to stick together to keep union strong and to upgrade their skills at Piney Point. Treasurer reported pur­ chase of four new movies. Deck del­ egate noted some disputed OT which would be raised with patrol- man during payoff in Houston. No other department reported beefs or disputed OT. Crew passed motion that pension fund be raised and bet­ ter optical and dental insurance be provided. Crewmembers would like better quality movies sent to ship. VCR needs cleaning. Crew reminded to dispose of all plastics according to new laws regulating garbage dis­ posal on marine vessels. Crew noted its displeasure that company uses la­ bor from port of Rotterdam for deck maintenance, painting and chipping instead of offering OT to deck de­ partment. Next ports: Charleston, SC and Port Everglades, PL. SiR-UHD ACHieWR (Sea-Land Service), August 6 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Louis Pion, Educa­ tional Director A. Mercado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AB on watch reminded not to leave gangway to open hatch for long­ shoremen. Gangway watch asked to check people on and off and to check baggage. Steward departmeint given vote of thanks. 1 SIR-UND aUUlMOlR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 14 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary George W. Gib­ bons, Educational Director Paul M. Westbrook. Chairman said vessel due in shipyard very soon. He noted many repairs needed, but ship look­ ing better. Chairman and secretary announced ship's silverware is miss­ ing. Secretary said ship would pay­ off August 16. No beefs or disputed OT reported by any department. Crew informed that all room door locks have been changed and new furniture will be brought on board for recreation room. Crew thanked for keeping ship clean. Next port: EUzabeth, NJ. SSR-UND CORUUmiNT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 20 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Gerald Sinkes, Ed­ ucational Director Eric Bain. Chair­ man told crew ship would pay off on August 21. Educational director re­ minded members to upgrade at Pi­ ney Point. No beefs or disputed OT Continued on p^e 20 'l-'y. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of'the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. . .^ ', "•c - C TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ^ ''l'/ '•• '. '•-^'•'"j," SHIPPiNG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, rate individual to cai^ out this responsibility. I PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. , SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Cqnsequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. tf at any time a member feek that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address k 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. .? 1. 'I II Vt yB' �ii'iiiriiiitatiiii ? • ;V.spg;|i!^pS5 <- :•.• Yc*.i,-:.-i-.-. sBffuimm SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 I-;--; '10% k'S ir y ky-:' y:'-" ty- y h:- (L'.J I : ''•• 't.'yy f) •'i- f>"._'"^- (301)899-0675 This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund BIN 13-5557534 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(26,619,251) as of December 31, 1988 compared to $(21,215,323) as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $5,403,928. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $27,619,704 including employer contributions of $27,281,912, miscellaneous in­ come of $5,112, gains from the sale of assets of $121, and earnings from investments of $332,559. Plan expenses were $33,023,632. These expenses included $3,329,347 in administrative expenses, $9,000 in interest expenses and $29,685,285 in benefits paid to partic­ ipants and beneficiaries. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.60 for the full annual report, or 10 per page for any part thereof. You also HaVe the right to receive from the plan administrator, on ^ request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of ? the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and , expenses for the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave­ nue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20216. Oil Spill Class latludes SImulatlott Continued from page 9 % ."':• -••;'•• y'y.,' the several upgraders work to­ gether to handle to the last detail a massive spill. The group must explain each step specifically, in­ cluding the phone numbers of the agencies and oil disposal compa­ nies contacted. The final day is devoted to a simulated spill itself. For the first class, the Lundeberg School used St. George's Creek as the demonstration site. After Shaffer appraised the up­ graders of the situation surround­ ing the spill, the students worked together using skiffs, booms, mops and other materials to surround and collect the "oil," which was actually .a nOn-toxic, cotton-based, biodegradable product which acts like oil when it hits water. Shaffer was very enthusiastic about the course and his students. 'L-'' •_ ifljiiiniOT Politics is Porkchops Contribute to SPAD NOTICE TO SiU GOVERNMENT SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from SIU members In the government services division. Please send the LOG material: articles, letters, drawings, photos, etc. Please identify individuals in photos from left to right with name and rating. Mail all information directly to the Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Continued from page 19 reported by departmental delegates. Crew suggested increases for quali­ fied pensioners and upgrading of op­ tical and dental benefits. Next port: Houston. delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crewmembers advised to keep recreation and laundry rooms clean. Steward department received vote of thanks. Next ports: Boston, MA and Elizabeth, NJ. Sfil-lillVD O/SCOray (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 25 — Chairman Harry. Fisher, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Ed­ ucational Director R. Miller, Deck Delegate Raul Rivera, Engine Dele­ gate R. Grace, Steward Delegate J. R. Salazar. Chairman announced vessel payoff upon arrival at Eliza­ beth, NJ. He will ask patrolman about getting new furniture and tele­ vision set for recreation room. Sec­ retary will talk with port steward about quality of sPme of the beef on board vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward visited crewmember in New Orleans hospital who was injured while working on the lines. Next ports: Elizabeth, NJ and San Juan, PR. Sa-UHD KODiAK (Sea-Land Service), August 26 — Chairman John Glenn, Secretary Melvin Morgan, Educa­ tional Director Sam Hacker, Engine Delegate Carl Castanga, Steward Delegate Ralph Alexander. Chair­ man reported vessel would payoff in Tacoma on next trip. Secretary noted $100 spent on new movies. He reported disputed OT concerning sanitation. No beefs or disputed OT listed by engine and steward dele­ gates. Ship's television antenna needs repair. Crew reminded not to overfill garbage bags in order to keep them from bursting. SK-MWDTWiFffffllSf (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 13 — Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary Ray C. Agbulos. Educational Director M. Bang, Deck Department Lloyd Lawrence, Engine Delegate J. Collins, Steward Delegate Jim Saxton. Chairman re­ minded members to practice safety on deck at all times. He also advised crew to take advantage of courses offered by the Lundeberg School. Secretary reported ship had good crew and good trip. No disputed OT or beefs listed. Crewmembers stated ship needs more movies. Next ports: Long Beach, CA, and Oakland, CA. SSA-IAHO EXPEDmOH (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 7 — Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary C. Moseley, Edu­ cational Director A. Quinn. Depart­ mental delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers questioned whether all officers should have keys to crew lounge and mess. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-IAIVD GAiMFSTDN Mr (Sea-Land Service), August 20 — Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Terry Smith, Educational Director G. Payne, Deck Delegate Michael Hasson. Engine Delegate Daniel John­ son, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsibais. Chairman announced vessel payoff scheduled on August 28. Treasurer said $200 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by departmental delegates. More milk requested because on previous voyages milk supply de­ pleted before end of trip. Crew asked to keep recreation room clean and to check with company officials in order-to get rooms sougeed every six months. Captain sent his appre­ ciation to those on gangway watch for way they have handled visitors log. Next ports: Charleston, SC and Port Everglades, FL. Sfil-14N0 mW/UI (Sea-Land Service), August 15 — Chairman J. San Filippo. Secretary S. Amper, Educa- . tional Director D. Gordius. No dis­ puted OT or beefs reported. Steward department thanked for good prepa­ ration of food throughout trip. Next ports: Long Beach, CA, and Oak­ land, CA. Sa-IAND IMmmr (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 6 — Chairman E. Wal­ lace, Secretary P. Laboy. Chainnan reminded members about cost of liv­ ing raise. Secretary urged members not to forget SPAD. Departmental SCA-IAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), August 20 — Chairman K. C. MacGregor, Secretary O. Cody, Ecucation^ii,Director S. Bigelow, Deck Delegate Larry Lee, Engine Dele­ gate Winston Gardner, Steward Del­ egate Bob Racklin. Chairman an­ nounced some disputed OT concerning steward assistant's time because dishwasher broken. Deck department thanked for job well done. Chairman noted several mov­ ies purchased in Taiwan. Secretary said detergent used in galley irritates skin andi change in products should take place when ship arrives at port. Educational director reminded mem­ bers ship has tapes on first aid, water survival and other safety re­ lated messages. Bosun and electri­ cian will ask patrolman at payoff if ; they have a day off coming wfieq , , vessel is in Long Beach. All crew members thanked for job well done. Next ports: Long Beach, CA and Oakland, CA. SFA-IAHD VAlUF (Sea-Land Service), August 13 — (Chairman George Burke, Secretary J. Gonzalez. No beefs or disputed OT listed. Steward recommended all garbage be taken to main deck fantail as worms have been found on deck after several days on coast. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. ULTRAMAR (American Transport), Au­ gust 13 — Chairman G. Corelli, Sec­ retary O. Johnson, Educational Di­ rector D. Dobbs. Chairman announced vessel would pay off on August 18. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. Engine delegate said no beefs or disputed OT in his de­ partment. Next port: New York, NY. USHS DUTTON (Lavino Steamship Co.), August 13 — Chairman J. Focardi, Educational Director Paula Plaisance. Chairman noted ship is being decommissioned on September 14. Treasurer announced $433 in ship's fund. Engine delegate noted day workers should receive penalty pay for working weekends while routine sanitary work should be done week­ days. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck and steward depart­ ments. Crew voted to have party in Barbados. While it is the policy of the Sea­ farers LOG to print as many di­ gests of ship's minutes as possible, occasionally, due to space limita­ tions, some will he omitted. •• ;!• 3 •.Tci;?,,. ' yy' H . iiiij �mm m}^mm flSI" OaOBeH, 1989 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes SEPT. 1-30, 1989 L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 'W-i STEWARD DEPARTMENT ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 1 0 35 Totals All Departments 0 79 48 0 48 26 0 76 61 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dlepetchere' Report for lidend Wetere SEPTEMBER 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port m0:: 'T- TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 5^ 0 - I m8 ill Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 0 0 0 m t. A •;. '^ JTg jC 1: A 0 1 fe ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 70 0 0 0 •' - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 54 67 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 i;'i: o-'i-'::: 0 1 d UofM DfrwfMx Michaei Sacco, President Sacco, Executive Vice President ioe DiGlorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angm "Red" Campiidl, Vice President of Contrdct^ X' i Jadk Calfi^, Vice President 1 Thomas GIMewell, Vice PrvsidertI George McCartney, Vice President lohnWay^ Vice President : Rpy A Nfereer, JWw President A i StewEdn^, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Si Springs, MD 20746 AV ; (301)89^^ at 'X;?^A:::::;^ALGQNAC V 520 St , Clair River Dn Algonac, Mi 480QI (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltimdre St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Buildings t''' • 55802 )2 .A Duluth, MN (218) 722-4110 T HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. .,, Honolulu. HI 968131 (808) 523-5434 , 'Mis HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77O02 I't " (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE :• 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY » ' 99 Montgomery St. 1 Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE i'A t, 1640 Dauphin Island PkW3|^ Mobile, AL 36605 4 (205) 478-0916 v-v •' '• , l^W ' 50 Union St. £ > New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW; ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans! LA 70130 (504)529-7546 v : NEW YORK675 Fourth Ave! Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK • • 115 Third St. . Norfolk, VA 23510 A (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA >. i:#? t Js-S' •f :? =1 • ^ 1 Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Wih^ Inhum^mal ft --,'.4 Norfolk MobUe New Oiieans JfJ\A C A G>t , Totals Port witm^ Idphm Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ^faicksimi^ San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 ' 0 ' "t 0 0 . t ^ ^ 11 0 0 1 0 0 ; U p «2 .-'A.''?« ' '.r-. 0 ^ 1 0 0 Totals All Departments 89 28 23 54 5 49 191 91 87 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end Of last month. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's Cotinty Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez J uncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St, Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington. CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 ... ¥• 4 VM. t) SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 •'"- A. ' I; �^^ Nfi niiiui||||l»^ ~ — J- ^ -T'» -=•;. •.'• •• suaiasios 1990 LUNDEBERG SCHOOL UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE wm. Ingine Upgnding Courses Course QMED—Any Rating Fu^man/Watertender and Oiler Pllil Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Electro-Hydraulics Variable Speed D.C. Drives Marine Electronics Technician An aerial view of the union's Lundeberg School training facilities. Upgrading at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship can mean increased pay and en­ hanced job skills for a seafarer. To afford SIU members an op­ portunity to plan for 1990, the Lundeberg School has prepared a schedule of courses offered through the upcoming year. Any union member interested in attending a 1990 course listed in the following schedule may use the form on page 23 to obtain further information. Send the form to the Lundeberg School; Piney Point, Maryland 20674. Every upgrader attending the Lundeberg School courses will be required to take a firefighting class. Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration Maint. & Operations Advanced Refrigerated Containers Hydraufics Welding Automation Check-In Date February 19 June 11 September 17 January 8 March 19 June 11 August 20 October 29 March 5 August 20 January 8 May 14 March 19 July 23 January 8 April 16 July 23 January 8 May 14 October 1 November 12 January 8 February 5 November 12 Completion Date May 11 August 31 December 7 February 16 April 27 July 20 September 28 D^ember 7 April 13 September 28 March 2 July 5 April 27 August 31 March 30 July 6 October 12 February 2 June 8 November 9 December 7 February 2 March 2 December 7 ' t All students in the Engine Department will have a two week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course, • -r'-v-. Deck Upgnding Counes . The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Second Language (ESL) are six weeks in length. Check-In Completion Course Date Date February 10 January 8 High School Equivalency (GED) April 14 March 5 June 9 April 30 September 8 July 30 December 8 October 29 February 9 January 8 Adult Basic Education (ABE) March 5 April 13 April 30 June 8 July 30 September 7 Dumber 7 Octoher 29 February 9 January 8 English as a Second Language (ESL) March 23 Fehruary 12 June 8 April 30 July 30 September 7 September 10 October 19 December 7 O^her 29 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. The course includes study skills, technical reading, math skills and test taking skills. Developmental Studies March 12 March 16 June 4 June 8 July 16 July 20 September 10 September 14 The ABE/EST Lifeboat Preparation Course is a three week class that offers an introduction to Lifeboat. It is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course January 8 January 19 January 29 February 16 April 23 May 11 June 18 July 6 August 13 August 31 October 8 October 16 Slewerd Uuggudlag Ceunes Course Cbeck-ln Date Asstetant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting date) Completion Date All students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Famil­ iarization class at the end of their regular course. Course Steward Recertification Bosun Recertification ' Cbeck-ln Date January 29 May 28 March 26 September 24 .V. 1990 AduD UucoHon Schedule Cbeck-ln Completion Course Date Date Able Seaman February 5 March 16 Aprii 2 May 11 May 28 July 6 July 23 August 31 September 17 October 26 . • ' fi;- • ' November 12 December 21 •, Lifeboatman . January 22 February 2 February 19 March 2 fv,:' March 19 March 30 ^ AprU 16 April 27 May 14 May 25 June 11 June 22 July 9 July 20 August 6 August 17 September 3 September 14 October 1 October 12 V-'" October 29 November 9 November 26 December? December 24 January 4 February 2 Simulator Sbipbandling January 22 March 5 March 16 April 16 April 27 June 4 June 15 August 6 August 17 ' " October 1 October 12 • • ;• ? •' November 30 November 19 April 9 1 AprU 13 Radar Certification May 4 April 30 August 13 August 17 October 5 October 1 November 19 November 23 August 10 Limited Mate June 11 November 16 September 17 May 11 Third Mate January 29 Celestial Navigation May 7 ' June 8 AprU 27 April 16 Tankerman August 17 August 6 November 26 December 7 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. RecertHkcdieu Pregnm '»• - • • ' --•-I"' ' ^ outcome February 19 February 23 March 19 March 23 April 30 May 4 Mayl4 May 18 July 9 July 13 July 23 July 27 September 3 September 7 October 1 October 5 October 29 November 2 December 10 December 14 Upon completion the Sealift Operations course must be taken. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) ComirietkHi Date March 5 July 2 May 7 November 5 SWISS Cfibf» hognm Sdniuh fur 1990 FULL 8-week Sessions January 8 through March 2 March 19 through May 11 28 through July 20 August 6 through September 28 October 15 through December 7 • ,r[ �23 OaOBER, 1989 1989 UPGRADING Oil Spill Course Oil Spill Prevention COURSE SCHEDULE December II December 15 engine Upgrading Courses Programs Geared te Improve Job Skills and Premete the American Maritime Industry Check-In Completion Date Date October 30 December 8 November 6 December 15 December 15 November 20 All students in the Engine Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Course Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Electro-Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technology November-December The foilowing is the current course schedule for November—December 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Self Studf Course SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon request, the Lundeberg School will send materials to study during spare time. Deck Upgnding Courses Check-In Completion Date Date October 30 December 8 Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions for starting date) Radar Certification (follows Limited License course) November 13 November 17 Lifeboat November 13 November 24 December 11 December 22 LNG—Self-Study (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attend­ ing any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Simulator Shiphandling October 23 November 3 December 4 December 15 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Course Abie Seaman Radar Refresher/Renewal Please send the materials checked below: MATH Fractions • ENGLISH: Writing Skills Decimals Grammar Books • Percents Writing Business Letters • Algebra • STUDY SKILLS Geometry • Listening Skills Trigonometry • How To Improve Your Memory (Plane) • How To Use Textbooks (Spherical) • Study Habits Test Anxiety SOCIAL STUDIES Test Taking Tactics Geography • Stress Management U.S. History • Notetaking Know-How Economics • COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 1989 MduD iducuHea Schedule Name Street CityState Book No. Social Security No. Department Sailing In Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Check-In Completion Course Date Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) October 30 December II Adult Basic Education (ABAE) October 30 December 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) October 30 December 9 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. • Yes (First) Address(City) Seniority. No • Telephone- (Area Code) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED Book #DepartmenL • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) DATE- SIGNATURE- 1 Am inlcrcstcd in (he Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Taken. CPR: • Yes With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY .of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as. a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. • Yes Last grade of school completed. No^ Primary Language Spoken. Mo./Day/Year Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Trainee Program: Front- Zip Date of Birth- Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #_ • Date Available for training (Middle) (Zip Code)' D • '.i--' (Slrcei) (Stale) • • • • • • •. • No • Firefighting: • Yes Upgrading Application (Last) • Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement; SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Name- • !'• DECK • • • • • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel O Original .Ird Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility Q Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook AI.L DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMI;NT • Adult Basic liducation tABIO • High School Equivalency Program (GliD) • Developmental Studies tDVS) • l-nglish as a .Second Language tliSl.) • AHE/ESI. Lifeboat Preparation COLLI;GF; PROGRAM r~] Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN C0MPLETI;D APPLICATION TO; -Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 IO/»9 . �mm vi:- &S?!:-.; • ••• ' • 'y.i 'V ^F^r-V SXAEUtERS • - hi-i j M a,.: rn •'•• ^ -• t- F r, ..•' \;ia; n •!Z it:*"/: fe/'vlv :v •-..•;'•••• ly'fa •^.M i V::•-:•• '; ia:.•ji'j , f • ".:••:••- '' ||h,i;5|ha;h;:i SIU crewmembers aboard the Spirit of Texas are proud of their role carrymg the first food cargoes to an emeiging democratic Poland. Crewmembers were joined by of­ ficials of the union, the company and Congress in an October 7 ceremony hailing American as­ sistance to the Polish people. 'It's good to be able to reach across the ocean and join hands with our Polish brothers in union and in solidarity," said crewmember Mr. Jerry during the program held in New Orleans where the Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Man­ agement vessel was waiting to be loaded with 11,500 metric tons of American-grown sorghum. Chance of a Lifetime, Says Bosun The ship is scheduled to arrive in the Polish port cities of Gdansk or Gdynia towards the end Octo­ ber. Bosun Fred Sellman said the crew was anxious to get under­ way. "I think all of us are looking forward to the trip. It is a lifetime opportunity. This was the first ship to go to China and it's now the first ship to Poland," noted Sellman, who is known by Spirit of Texas crewmembers to be the "very best bosun in the world." Congresswoman Liiidy Boggs reminisced about her visit to Po­ land in 1955 and lauded the spirit Katherine Wei, chairman of Falcon Shipping, addresses the audience gathered to celehrate the American aid being shipped to Poland. Seated (front row, left to right) Captain Joseph Cecire of Seahawk Management; Michael McKay, District 2 MEBA secretary-treasurer; Thomas Glidewell, SIU vice president; Congresswoman Lindy Bo^ (D-LA) and Congressman Boh Living^on (R-LA). of the Polish people and "their determination to be free." "We hope this shipment will be the first of many thousands which will enable Eastern Europe to shake off the mantle of communism," said Congressman Robert Liv­ ingston. Poland's Free Union Saluted SIU Vice President Thomas Glidewell saluted Solidamosc, the independent trade union move- Wr-M-i. €• ment that spearheaded the quest for political democracy and eco­ nomic reforms in Poland. Glidewell said the American labor movement had stood by Solidarity since its birth in 1980 and through the dark days after December 13, 1981 when Poland's communist authorities imposed martial law and jailed many of the union's leaders. "This year's events in Poland have lifted our hopes and deep­ ened our admiration for Solidarity. In the spring, an agreement be­ tween the union and the govern­ ment brought about elections that served as a referendum on com­ munism and resulted in the for­ mation of a multi-party legislature and cabinet, the first in an Eastbloc nation," said Glidewell. D2 MEBA Secretary-Treasurer Michael McKay reported Spirit of Texas crewmembers had gifts for Solidarity workers from his union and the SIU. Falcon Shipping Chairman Katherine Wei concluded the pro­ gram by noting the important role of American shipping companies and American seamen in our for­ eign aid programs. "We can be proud the first food aid to Poland under the program announced by President Bush this summer will arrive oh a ship flying the Amer­ ican flag," she said. Btteeh-yea^^ Tphetta li^ school at tlte^ o'clock cp Fob. 16,1989.2^has not been ^n since. CM that »une ifeyv a cpupJe driving in Tonetha's peij^bc^t^ in Chaftanciogs^ force a leen^e into Suspectmg^ the w th# ••lowed ,hiih.J" Rom a man driving vritib ofl^^ h^ holding jhwra the ihe other. The conide ednldn't catch Ujp to fibe car, but they wrote d the imense niiinber and teported it to the pqlice. TMd sanie^^ StiudivaM Tcuietta missang. The police bef tieved that Tmietta have been the ghl yriio was duct^ Mit the o^^pte udio a positive mdenfification. Two days kader, the man whonf the coii^ fbin^ dead in his car. The evidence at' thedeath sil^ pointed to a snknde|^ said It. Ch£dtanocga^ T^^ Defnirih FFnient»F • netM C^aiiide OF of any^d^ giri. And to make matters , worse, the man had bc^n a coworker of Chriisle's stepfather, y, The Ciicumshmdal evidehc^ iduclted. However, NaticHiai C2eh-7 Iter for Missingand Exfdcate^^ liren lepiesentatiyes say, aj iMdh^pd^ nin been cn^ Ike' Seafarers Iraernatioml Unum has been mmdng with the Natiorud Center for Miss: ikg' and Exploited Cbaidren in an effort to msseimnate iifformation about rtaumf^ 77'V' ^t0dren. ^ • .V'77y_ 7>SSl££ii^iti23*hi; MhdigffMirhHanooff.TcnMMee DMrafMk:08/28/73 flgi ITji IIB nil Ses female tl' •• Hc^5ILIm. Hfc^eSiba HdnBfacfc EyecBtDwn Meatl^feag WamafiaK Child has only hair cat short on top and sides, longer in back, and has large alaaoad-ahaped eyes. t home from t:-ry- school FOUL PLAYSUSPECTED. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULDCONTACT t;- • -Ft*,. Mrs. Henry Johansen and her son Alvin photographed the ceremony for the Seafarers LOG. Pictured above (clockwise) are AB Dave Palumbo; SIU Port Agent Jim Martin (right) and SUP Branch Agent Henry Johansen; Bosun F>ed Sellman; and Steward/Baker Ray Mann Gelt) and chi^ cook Raymond Jones. OR QMED Roy Justice relaxes in the crew lounge before the Spirit of Texas leaves for Poland. «fr«-e*e) CM l-«I5-69t-9752 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE VOTES TO KEEP POLISH AID ON U.S. SHIPS UPBEAT CONVENTION MARKS UIW’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IS KEY TO MARITIME POLICY, SAYS SACCO SIU URGES LOUISIANA GOV’T TO CONTINUE SHELL DREDGING SIU MEN AT G&H COMMENDED BY USCG FOR RESCUE ATTEMPT LEBACK IS NEW MARAD CHIEF SIU HALL ESCAPES QUAKE DAMAGE BILL EXTENDS VETERAN’S ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN LIBERTY SHIP VETERANS NOTE ‘GRIM’ U.S. SHIPPING SCENE PASSUMSIC GALLEY RUNS A GOOD FEEDER GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS TO BE DRUG TESTED AFTER DEC. 1 CATAWBA WEATHERS WEATHER MSCPAC’S CIVILIAN MARINERS WILL BE TESTED FIRST OIL SPILL CLASS GRADUATES 100 PERCENT PASS RATE FOR LICENSE CLASS SEATIME APPROVED FOR SIMULATOR USNS PREVAIL CREW CITED FOR ‘FINE JOB,’ ‘TEAM EFFORT’ SIU SENDS RELIEF TO DISASTER VICTIMS CAPT’S GETCHELL AND SEVLAND DESCRIBE NIGHT HUGO STRUCK HURRICANES NO LONGER THREAT TO SEAMEN AND DEEP SEA VESSELS UIW MEMBER CONFRONTS HUGO TRAGEDY FOOD WORTH $175,000 DONATED BY OHIO UIW GROCERY STORES CREW GENEROSITY PRAISED BY PRMMI SPIRIT OF TEXAS CREW PART OF HISTORIC AID PROGRAM YOUNG WOMAN MISSING SINCE FEBRUARY ‘89 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 10 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/3f8f384fc6aed36b3fb472d537e5b2a7.PDF 9563078c6af0487ca4aaa4f999c427f4 PDF Text Text •• "• •. .•'•• •-••V..v,^.'i>. ,v.': . ^. dmCIAl 0R6AN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTiC, 6U^^^^ • 'r:v,u^ K AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • Af^'CiO *& "'^ '"'" "• '-1 ;'";d 'i-' J,-. • -;v;T'i„,#ii,:« "2 ' ^ ••• '.'!> -i-'w .'-'..i^. -'>?. •V.,v.V-'7v':^"-^ • V - v .-U •>;'• ; - -.y-r. Mine Workers Hang Tough ;^ r rv : '•: • ,:..M r_ I m S";*"— ' After Hurrkane Hti^ > ' 1^ •!! . Ill I I, . ••; L •JjJj- ' , "-r'-'r-r? "•' •' iSi Poge 3 Looking for Freedom ^ 133 Vietnamese Boat People Page 5 A striking Pittston coal miner is arrested by a Virginia state trooper. 3'§ .'I- '<mi Seafarers Vacation and Welfare Plans Summaries for 1987 f-afrfc tjfl,. - Jr: - • ,• ;*• • . Rages 16 and 20 ^5^';'. '. . -i. •> JiW ••/ ';;*V,- RT-/- ' . • .- , �SSAFARm LOG President's Report ; f^-:V-:.:|;>.'p-: •ti, ; \ .i'l •• .•- •4i' I; if'. -, f 1 ;' • )•-'•'V ' ;-• '-."^V ^.i" There's a situation moving front and center that could be the cause of considerable embarrassment to the United States. In fact it is hard to understand how the use of the Panamanian registry by American-owned vessels has managed to avoid becoming at least the subject of debate in these days of strained relations with Panama's political regime. Eventually the inconsistency between U.S. practices and rhetoric has to become part of the national debate on how the dilemma over General Noriega will be dealt with. On the one hand, Panama has been repre­ sented as a threat to U.S. security, while on the other hand, the U.S. allows American ship­ owners to hand over hard American dollars to Panama for the privilege of flying its flag. It doesn't take much insight to recognize that it is plain bad policy to allow Americans to transmit U.S. dollars in the form of registry fees and taxes to an unfriendly nation charged with activities harmful to the American people. This Panamanian situation revives the question over the wisdom of America's attitudes and policies in regard to the approval of runaway flags as a means of escaping the obligations and responsibil­ ities accepted by companies who fly the Stars and Stripes over their vessels. Once again we are reminded of the hollowness of the socalled theory of "Effective U.S. Control." It is a policy which our union, along with members of the military establishment, members of Congress and just plain citizens con­ cerned with the national security and America's best interests, have fought against since the end of World War II. Leading the fight for the other side has been the State Department and the advocates of free trade at any price and, of course, the major oil companies and others who were running away from orga­ nized American workers and their standards of wages and condi­ tions, without regard for national security considerations. There have always been some shipowners who have resorted to foreign flags, going back to the War of 1812, when a few American shipping companies put their vessels under the Portuguese flag in order to avoid having them captured by the British navy. But foreign registry of U.S. ships never amounted to anything until World War II, when foreign shipping took a real beating from the German Uboats and America had to begin sending military supplies to the Allies. Because the U.S. neutrality law that had been enacted in 1939 restricted the use of U.S. ships in war trades, the government encouraged shipowners to put some vessels under the friendly but neutral Panamanian and Honduran registries which were then able to carry supplies to the Allies with less risk of being torpedoed. 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Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGlorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice Ih-esident Gulf Coast, Thomas Glldewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Elepartment Director, Jessica Smith; Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene. When the U.S. became involved in the war, the Panamanian and Honduran registered American-owned ships came under control of the U.S. government. After the war, the cheap, tax-free, lower wage, less-stringent inspection and safety standards of the Panama­ nian and Honduran—^and newer Liberian registries ^were attractive to oil companies, other proprietary carriers and all sorts of fly-bynight operations that were set up through the purchase of war-buUt surplus U.S. ships. . « • j Because the mass move away from the American flag was viewed as a threat to the national security, and attacked by the unions and others sharing their concern, supporters of the runaway flag concept prevailed on the Department of Defense to set up the policy of Effective U.S. Control (EUSC). The practice of registering ships under the Panamanian and Hon­ duran registries was a temporary wartime measure in the national interest, but it didn't stop with the war's end. In the post-war period the U.S. sank to 11th place among shipping nations, as the Panama, Honduras and Liberia registries expanded rapidly Our union and others continued to fight the effective control theory over the years, but despite examples of its clear ineffective­ ness, the policy survived. And now, at least in regard to Panama, we've come full circle. Panama is no longer friendly, rather it is considered hostile, and the U.S., in so far as American ships flying the Panamanian flag are concerned, turns its head while U.S. foreign-flag shipowners keep feeding the enemy, with cash and jobs. What does it take to wake up America? sSs! Defense Panel Concludes Draft Of National Sealift Policy The critical issue of a national sealift capability was addressed by a partnership of private sector and government representatives from September 7 through 9 at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, MD. Brought together by the military sealift committee of the Nation^ Defense Transportation Associa­ tion (NDTA), the group finalized a statement which will be pre­ sented to the organization's 1989 Annual Forum later this month. The NDTA's sealift committee is made up of decision makers, including company CEO's and top military officers. Seafarers International Union President Michael Sacco served as co-chairman of the subcommit­ tee on manning with Admiral Paul Krinsky, superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Other issues of concern dis­ cussed in subcommittees in­ cluded: the kinds of vessels in the U.S.-flag fleet, intermodalism and land transport, the ready reserve fleet, naval and defense consid­ erations, ship construction and re­ pair. The first draft of the NDTA's national sealift policy was sub­ mitted to the White House earlier this year. The group stressed the importance of the nation's ability "to respond unilaterally to secu­ rity threats" without having to rely on allies or foreign-flag ves­ sels owned by Americans. Federal agencies, said the first draft of the NDTA's sealift policy statement, must promote, "through efficient application of existing laws and regulations . . ., the readiness of the U.S. merchant marine. . ." Responsibility for implementing a national sealift policy should be placed in the hands of the deputy assistant to the president for na­ tional security affairs and the administration should present leg­ islative remedies to Congress, concludes the working draft of the NDTA statement. The NDTA's sealift policy com­ mittee added to the group's first statement during its meeting in Piney Point. The finalized draft will be submitted to the NDTA's annual forum later in September. Once adopted, it will serve as a guideline for government action towards implementing a national sealift policy. Some of the NDTA mihtary seahft committee members Hismss the final draft of the group's policy statement. Pictured left to right are; Farrell Lines President Richard Parks, American Bureau of Shipping President Dick Soper, Sea-Land Director of Government Sales Ken Gaulden, SIU President Michael Sacco and CSX CEO Ron Drucker. W' B' fapiili! ' '• ' J.' ' i �' • •'K'i-r; \. ;;;5:7v#g^ >>""'I'^'y!: • '5^yj?!:^1-iV-:v/. ":• '-'J' •'• mil M I apmBiR,im fiiro Pndutf Caniers Now Under SlU Banner Will Transport Fertiliier to the Soviet Union Beginning this month, two prod­ uct carriers that previously have operated non-union will come un­ der the SIU banner and will carry liquid fertilizer from Jacksonville to the Soviet Union. The integrated tug barge units (ITB's) are owned by Occidental Petroleum subsidiaries and now will be operated by Ocean Shipholding, Inc., an SlU-contracted company, it was announced at the end of August. Ocean Shipholding and its two affiliates. Ocean Chemical Car­ riers and Ocean Chemical Trans­ port, have a 12-year contract to operate the Julius Hammer and the Frances Hammer for Occiden­ tal, the world's tenth largest' oil company. v'.'.^i^V :l • ' v-i-y. r^'Wi- •- A'Vi' '• • •y.y-y^fy •' '.-.• .". •! • r-iV- ;•- . '• -y yy'•T 'ks"' 1.^ I ,":;;r|yy::.;y,-;; 'v' '• yy ' • • The pictures above were taken on the Frances Hammer just before it left Jacksonville last month. Top, Chief Steward JoAnne B. Knight frosts a chocolate cake. Second down from the top, Chief Cook Hasan Rahman passes lunch to a waiting crewmemher in the galley line. Third down from the top, AB Doug Flynt in the crew lounge. Bottom, Mrs. Richard Wilson, wife of the hosun on the Frances Hammer, pays a last minute visit before the ship sets sail. Owned by Armand Hammer Occidental Petroleum is also an international gas, chemical and food processing company. The company's 91-year-old chairman and chief executive officer. Dr. Armand Hammer, is renown in the business, art, medical and dip­ lomatic communities. Dr. Hammer was the first for­ eigner to do business with the Soviet Union in the '20's and con­ tinued to maintain contacts behind the iron curtain in subsequent dec­ ades. In 1955, two years before Ham­ mer took over the company's helm. Occidental Petroleum had a mar­ ket value of $108,000. In 1988, the company's market value was $6.9 billion. Dr. Hammer is the subject of a biography published in 1975 and written by Robert Considine: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Armand Hammer. Ships in Tip-Top Shape The Julius Hammer bears the name of Dr. Hammer's father, and the Frances Hammer is named for the CEO's third wife. Each vessel is "about the size of a good-sized product tanker," says Ocean Shipholding's Vice President for Corporate Development James P. McGregor. The tanks are stainless steel, "spotless, it looks more like a brewery in there," said Mc­ Gregor. Each tank has a special cargo heating system. The pair of eight-year-old ves­ sels—the Julius Hammer and the Frances Hammer—^are designed for the carriage of 40,000 tons of superphosphoric acid, a highly concentrated liquid fertilizer feed­ stock. Each voyage between Jackson­ ville, FL and Odessa, located on the Black Sea, will take 10 to 25 days. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the ITB's will make their way across the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea, through the Sea of Marmara and into the Black Sea. Odessa, the ITB's major portof-call, is located in the southern Ukraine. It is a major seaport and industrial center and the base of the Soviet Antarctic whaling fleet. 'r -> M'.' -timg/:, Bosun Richard Wilson (center) signs on for the first SIU voyage aboard the Frances Hammer with SIU Assistant Vice President Augie Tellez (left) while QMED Pumpman Richard Parish watches. h. Assistant Vice President George Ripoii (seated, center) discusses the new SIU contract for the Frances Hammer with (left to right) General Utility Alan Less, Chief Cook Hasan Rahman and Engine Utility George Demetropoulos. SIU Announces Hurricane Relief Immediately after Hurricane Hugo struck the Caribbean region, the Seafarers International Union and its industrial division, the United Industrial Workers (UIW), launched a program to collect emergency relief aid for workers in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The union also announced it will work with the AFL-CIO to pro­ vide disaster assistance to the communities of Puerto Rico and Charleston, SC. On September 17 and 18, Hur­ ricane Hugo slammed through the Caribbean, leaving a chain of dev­ astated islands in its wake. After wreaking havoc in the Caribbean, Hurricane Hugo hit Charleston, SC with winds of more than 140 miles an hour. Among the thousands of people left homeless and in need of sup­ plies are union members in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and South Carolina. Working with SlU-contracted company CrowleyTTMT, which has regular service from the continen­ tal United States to the Caribbean, the union has established relief aid collection centers at the Philadel­ phia and Jacksonville halls. Crowley/TMT has provided trailers which will be shipped by the company to St. Thomas and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Is­ lands. Union representatives in Phila­ delphia and Jacksonville are work­ ing with radio stations and civic organizations to secure materials which are needed in the U.S. Vir­ gin Islands. Among the items being collected are canned and dry food, batteries, candles, bottled water and disinfectants. The port of Philadelphia re­ ported a contribution of 5(X) gal­ lons of bottled water from Great Bear, the company which supplies the union hall with water for its cooler. SIU industrial members in Ohio are securing several trailers of food while California UIW workers are raising funds and shipping batter­ ies. SIU Vice President Steve Edney reported a donation of hundreds of cans of tunafish. The SIU's industrial division represents 3,500 government and private employees in the U.S. Vir­ gin Islands. m 'J �. . V:,'/•••"••^' •' •^••?V.-{-v:V.V-'^ -• M '.•' SIAFARCRS LOG - 3f _f • • tlM Government Commitment Key To National Transport Policy I' •kf • l • C 'i '••7,'. • V.--' ' -'.v Ijg; r1-' ^ 4: • .''• • " I; i ; • s? • •, X.- i,i •f" V',i- ; -" • 7/;-- VA" • i: •3m: 3m- i---- fi •>•'' -ti '• t , '3 3x 3 xl If • reserve a portion of U.S. bulk cargoes to U.S.-flag vessels, • enforce federal agency compli­ ance with current cargo pref­ erence laws, • reform procurement practices of the Military Sealift Command and, • encourage U.S. exporters to utilize U.S.-flag ships. The Transportation Institute (TI), an organization representing deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waterways operators, also noted that current manpower arid ship levels are not enough to meet a national emergency. TI outlined three principles the government must meet if the U.S. merchant marine is to be counted on to fulfill its defense mission: ' "DOT must make revitalization of the U.S.-flag merchant marine a top priority, the U.S. government must ensure that U.S.flag opera­ tors carry a fair share of all cargo and the U.S. government must enable U.S.-flag carriers in foreign commerce to operate with crew cost, vessel cost and operational parity." Richard C. Maybuck of Cove Shipping also called for a cargo reservation policy. "A cargo res­ ervation policy is not a subsidy, nor would it create any additional burden on the taxpayer," he said. The Department of Transpor­ tation will continue to accept tes­ timony on the subject of a national transportation policy for the re­ mainder of the year. From the recommendations and information supplied through hearings, state­ ments and testimony, the agency expects to formulate nation^ transportation objectives to pres­ ent publicly early next year. Manpower Director Bart Rogers (center) explains the procedure for the computerized shipping of members to various ships to Rear Admiral Paul L. Krinsky, superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In the foreground, Carol Johnson prepares a job order for the system. Oil Spill Bill Moves in House A House version of an oil spill clean up and liability bill is due to come to a floor vote in early Oc­ tober. The bill establishes a $1 billion oil spill clean up and com­ pensation fund and sets liability standards. The maritime industry is con­ cerned that whatever legislation passes, a single federal standard for clean up regulations and lia­ bility be established. The House bill sets federal standards, while a similar Senate bill allows state regulations to govern. The House bill contains other differences from the oil spill legislatiori passed last month by the Senate, but if passed, a conference of both congressional bitches will work out final language. Representative Walter Jones (DNC), the committee's chairman, said, "This bill now represents the "User Fees/'A Bad Idea ls Before Congress Once Again it, I; i;, r - ' Government policy and com­ mitment will determine whether or not the U.S. merchant fleet and its seagoing work force will have a future, the SIU and other mar­ itime groups told a federal panel which will establish a national transportation policy in the com­ ing year. The Department of Transpor­ tation (DOT) has been holding a series of hearings around the country to determine what is needed for an efficient transpor­ tation policy which covers all sec­ tors including air, water and land. "The SIU hopes that the na­ tional transportation policy will treat the U.S.-flag merchant fleet as an equal partner in the nation's transportation network," the union's statement said. Of particular importance to a national transportation policy, noted the SIU, is the combined loss of active ships and the drop in seagoing work force which could result in a "manpower crisis" in case of a national emergency. "There is only one source for the highly trained and experienced American seafarers required in time of war: persbnnel who have been actively sailing in U.S. ships dur­ ing peacetime. "But with the decline of job opportunities and billets in the private merchant fleet, it is pain­ fully apparent that trained Amer­ ican citizen crews will just not be available—barring decisive gov­ ernment action," the SIU said. In its statement to DOT, the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades De­ partment said, "No merchant fleet can exist without assured cargoes to carry." The MTD statement also outlined several ways to boost cargo for the U.S. fleet: Academy Chief Inspects Union's School For the fifth time in nine years, the Department of Transportation is trying to tax the U.S. merchant fleet with the imposition of mari­ time user fees. House and Senate conferees will decide the fate of the latest pro­ posal, which is designed to raise $180 million annually. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Sci­ ence and Transportation passed the user fee proposal in July. The House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee has not yet con­ sidered the proposal during this session. SIU President Michael Sacco has urged Congress not to pass the user fee legislation. "The user fee is inherently a tax and a method of raising revenue for discharging a traditional government func­ tion," Sacco said in a recent letter to U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, Chair­ man of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee. The Department of Transpor­ tation, with the approval of the White House, has sought the tax since 1981 when user fees for Coast Guard services were first pro­ posed as a way to lower the budget deficit. In its first draft, the bill was designed to raise $5()0 million by 1986 from recreational boaters, commercial fishermen and U.S. and foreign merchant vessels. It also proposed a series of direct . . . fees are being sought from U.S. flag vessels and seamen ... charges for Coast Guard inspec­ tions and merchant seaman licen­ sing. Although proposed again in 1982 and 1983, the legislation never was passed from a corigressional com­ mittee until 1986 when the Senate Commerce Committee approved it. As in 1989, the House did not consider the bill and it died in conference. Under the present bill, direct fees again are being sought from U.S. flag commercial vessels and seamen for licensing, documen­ tation and inspection activities. On top of that, the Department of Transportation, which oversees the Coast Guard, also seeks a $25 tax on virtually all commercial and recreational vessels operated on the navigable waters of the United States. The department estimates the net receipts would reduce the budget by $180 million annually for each of the next five years. The legislation as drafted by the administration does permit the Secretary of Transportation to grant exceptions "when he or she determines it is in the public in­ terest to do so." President Sacco, in his letter, said the SIU believes "that the items for which user fees would be imposed are the result of sta­ tutory requirements enacted by Congress for the common good. "The industry must comply with statutorily mandated vessel in­ spections and the licensing and certification of seamen," Sacco continued. "These are clearly de­ signed to benefit the nation as a whole." most comprehensive approach to the issue of liability, compensa­ tion, prevention and response ever undertaken by this committee. "In addition to the earlier pro­ visions which establish a $1 billion oil industry-funded cleanup and compensation fund and ensure prompt and complete recovery for those injured by an oil spill, the bill now goes further and takes several steps to prevent and re­ spond to future spills." House version calls for single federal standards ... Along with the clean up fund, the House oil spill bill requires the Coast Guard to look at the entire scope of tanker construction, nav­ igation, manning and safety issues and mrike a report to Congress. It also requires spill contingency plans for ships and facilities to be co­ ordinated on a local and national level. "We require the establishment of at least seven continuously manned, federal strike teams that can respond immediately to a pol­ lution incident. And finally, we pump money into an R&D pro­ gram because there has got to be a better way to clean up this kind of mess than with buckets and mops," Jones said. Both the Senate and House bills make vessel owners liable for cleanup costs and damages up to specified liability limits. Once an owner's liability is reached, the cleanup fund kicks in. The fund will be financed by a 3 cent per barrel tax on imported crude-oil and other petroleum products. Congress has debated oil spill bills in the last eight sessions, but has not enacted one. The Senate bill passed last month. Should the House approve its legislation, a conference com­ mittee made up of members of both legislative bodies would be created to settle the differences. �iiilWiii'iPiiiiiiSiii® SimMBeR, 1989 J„>J - "--4V • The 133 Vietnamese refugees ' Crewmembers from the Aries had been crammed aboard the small went down the gangway to inspect junk for 10 days before Seafarers the junk. There were only five aboard the LNG Aries (ETC) gallons of water aboard and very spotted the boat's distress signals. little food for the 133 refugees, The Aries, on its way from Arun, including several infants. The crew helped the 133 aboard Indonesia to Tobata, Japan, spot­ the Aries and each refugee was ted the two-masted junk just be­ fore 7 a.m., July 2 in the South given a chance to take a shower. Their clothes were collected and China Sea. "The junk was heavily washed, and the crew made do­ ladened with people waving frant­ nations of their own clothing so ically," Captain Daniel Spence, each individual had clean said in the ship's log. clothes after their long trip from The huge natural gas carrier was slowed and turned about to ap­ Saigon. The Aires fed and housed the proach the junk. Because the group until it reached Japmi, where wooden vessel had no engine, the the refugees were turned over to Aries was turned again so the boat United Nations' authorities to await was alongside the starboard gang­ processing. way. ^ • •"•a, IJtfl SIU crewmembers welcomed the refugees aboard the LNG Aries. Meeting with some of the ship's visitors are Steward Assistant Mark HoUey (above) and Steward Dana Paradise (right). The galley crew worked a great deal of long hours to provide food to the boat people, many of whom had been without nourishment for days. SIU Members Express Concern Over Fate of Boat People ••rV • }-V '!t^.-'J : -.'.-r • u--<''^-''':''V *"'•"• ' •• ,/<;-..%!T;r;-.~ i-:'r''Vv/ -'- ;-vv_^:f:^:;:.u-^ ',•;. • -'; ';„f . .':l VlvV'^'*„;M";'^' •:-^^'^--;V-V' Rescue operations are under way to transfer the 133 Vietnamese refugees from their junk to the LNG Aries. The refugees had been drifting for 10 days before being discovered. , • . ;Y' ^ Third Mate John Bates, with the help of a translator, issues instructions to the refugees who have gathered on the deck of the LNG Aries. "In regards to the 133 brave men, women and children that at very hazardous risks to life, fled from Vietnam on a small boat into almost certain disaster in the South China Sea . . . Please do not let any of these brave people fall back into the hands of Vietnam again. "In remembrance of our war of independence, give them liberty or you will surely give them death." The above letter was written and signed by the entire SIU crew of the Aries and delivered to the Jacksonville, FL hall by QMED David Terry. The union then for­ warded the letter to the United Nations and the administration. LOG staff members also investi­ gated the plight of Vietnamese boat people . The 133 Vietnamese refugees rescued by the crew of the LNG Aries (see accompanying story) face a long wait and an uncertain future in their quest for freedom. If they are not classified "politi­ cal" refugees, they could face a forced return to Vietnam. The 133 have made an impres­ sion on the crew of the Aries, but now must convince United Na­ tions and United States officials that they deserve political asylum. More than one million people have fled Vietnam in the past 14 years, with about 800,000 settling in the United States. UN refugee experts say the flow of refugees has increased dramatically in the past year which has forced some Asian countries to review thenrefugee policies. In the past when a group of refugees was picked up, they were assigned to the country of the ship. If an American ship rescued them, they would be processed for even­ tual immigration to America, if a French ship made the rescue then France would be the host country. On the average, according to Beth Rutledge of the International Rescue Committee, a private or­ ganization which monitors refugee problems worldwide, the process­ ing took about a year. After the refugees are disem­ barked, they are registered with the United Nations, which operates refugee camps throughout Asia. At the camp, immigration au­ thorities determine if a person is a political refugee or an economic "migrant." If a refugee has rela­ tives outside of Vietnam, he or she may be passed on to the coun­ try where their nearest blood rel­ ative lives. If a refugee is approved for immigration to the United States, he or she will be transferred to a refugee camp which the U.S. op­ erates in the Philippines. There, they will receive English lessons and other schooling to help them assimilate when they reach Amer­ ican shores. If they are not accepted by any country, they just sit and wait, Rutledge said. But just a few weeks ago, Asian nations met and some guidelines were set up. At this time, refugee workers are not sure what type of effect the new rules may have. The first step in the new guide­ lines will be a determination of whether a refugee is fleeing from political persecution or simply for economic reasons. While no one has been forced back to Vietnam yet, refugee groups are concerned about the future of the boat people. "We hope the new system is fair, but we just have to wait and see," Rutledge said. mkmgn''. - • -r ^ • •••• Jri-i... i;:' ' �'it- • ^ t saiuasioe ; • ' ' jgS'- • • • l'li-V:W, , aliSiff': G0V7 ORDIRS HEW EUOIONS FOR TWO MARiniHE UNIONS MM&P Membership May Vote for President, Secretary-Treasurer • | •; :• " 'I:;"; // •;• 3:tS::,....': T:v; ::••• .t. ;' ' ,,; r^lV li- ' ::• •.- '. •" f '•,r..,, • BALTIMORE — Secretary of La­ bor Elizabeth Dole has asked the United States District Court to declare the Masters, Mates and Pdots (I^&P) 1988 elections "nuU and void" and to direct a new election. The Department of Labor's ac­ tion this summer was triggered by a series of complaints of election misconduct filed by MM&P mem­ bers which prompted a govern­ ment investigation. In requesting a judgment di­ recting new elections for the po­ sitions of International President and International SecretaryTreasurer, the government claim^ the union violated its constitution and national laws. The MM&P election in question took place during a 90 day balloting proce­ dure which ended December 30, 1988. Specifically, the Department of Labor alleged the MM&P "failed to provide adequate safeguards to insure a fair election by: (a) per­ mitting the voting of fraudulent ballots; and (b) permitting a union official to have access to the bal­ lots." The government also cited vi­ olations of law concerning "failing to mail an election notice to each member at his last known home address 15 days before the elec­ tion; . . . failing to provide ade­ quate notice of the balloting pro­ cedures; . . . denying members in good standing the opportunity to vote; and . . . failing to conduct its election in accordance with its constitution." At stake in new MM&P elec­ tions will be the positions cur­ rently held by International Pres­ ident Robert Lowen and International Secretary-Treasurer Elwood Kyser. The Journal of Commerce last month reported the 1988 election results as follows: Lowen received 2,247 while his challenger, Timo­ thy Brown had 2,149 cast in his favor. Kyser won with 2,315 votes. His opponent, James Hopkins, carried a vote of 2,049. Vote Set for Officers Of D1 MEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division NEW YORK — The Journal of Commerce reported last month that arrangements for a govern­ ment-ordered election will deter­ mine the officers of the unlicensed division of District 1 Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association/ National Maritime Union. The unlicensed division is com­ prised of members who had pre­ viously been, affiliated with the independent National Maritime Union (NMU). In March of 1988, NMU became part of District 1 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation (MEBA). The Department of Labor sought an election after NMU member Albert Jackson charged that the union had violated national law when it did not hold an election within a five-year period. Under national labor laws, a union must elect officers every five years. The last NMU election was in 1983. Voting in October, November In the August 25 article, the Journal of Commerce reported ballots will be mailed to "some 20,000 members of the unlicensed division during September. Actual voting can take place in 'October and November. The ballots will be counted and the winners an-: nounced by December 15." The article also noted that Shan­ non Wall will not seek a position with the union. Wall served as president of the National Maritime Union prior to its association with District 1 MEBA. Currently he holds the position of chairman of the unlicensed division in District 1 MEBA/NMU. Three candidates for the posi­ tion Wall holds currently were certified by the union because they met the requirements outlined in the organization's constitution. James "Pat" Paterson, Louis Parisi and Albert Jackson were all eligible to run, reported the Jour­ nal of Commerce. Lakes Members Ratify 4-Year Pact SIU Great Lakes sailors have ratified a new, four-year pact. The new contract between the SIU and the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (GLAMO) cov­ ers members shipping on vessels operated by companies that are members of the employer associ­ ation. There were considerable changes in the work rules from the previous SIU/GLAMO contract. "There had been some problems onboard and the ships' committees made sev­ eral suggestions to our negotia­ tors," said Byron Kelley, SIU assistant vice president and chief negotiator for the contract talks. One of the major concerns of the membership had been the stag­ gered work day some ships' offi­ cers were requiring for bosuns and AB's. Under the new contract, the official work day is between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., with automatic over­ time for work done outside of those hours. The contact runs through Au­ gust of 1992. The GLAMO fleet consists of ships from American Steamship Co., Pringle Transit, Litton In­ dustries and Medusa Cement. GLAMO's chief negotiator dur­ ing the talks was David Schultze. . --2 . liKi' The remains of a whale dangle from the bow of the Sea-Land Patriot as it sailed across the Pacific last month. Bosun John W. Curlew took this photograph of the whale which was thought to be dead at the time of impact with the ship. Sea-Land Patriot Crewmembers Discover A Whale in the Bow Crewmembers of the Sea-Land Patriot made a graesome discov­ ery one morning in August as the ship was steaming in the Pacific near Japan. The Patriot had struck a 25 to 30 foot whale. The impact had almost cut the large mammal in half. With the whale's body wedged in the ship's sharp bow, it took almost two days before it could be dislodged, reported the ship's bosun, John W. Curlew. Crewmembers who feared they may have killed one of the sea's great creatures can rest a bit eas­ ier. Marine life experts contacted by the LOG said the whale prob­ ably was already dead. "A live, healthy whale wouldn't let a 600-foot ship sneak up on it. A whale's senses are much too refined. Sometimes whales are cu­ rious and will investigate a passing ship, but I've never heard of whale being run over in the middle of the ocean," said Dr. Robert Plantz of the University of California at Santa Cruz, a marine biologist. He said the most likely scenario was that the creature was dead, or seriously ill, when the Patriot struck it. There have been cases of col­ lisions between whales and small boats, mostly at night, but scien­ tists attribute those incidents to larger animals whose size and strength may damage a small boat accidently while checking the boat over. Most whales in the oceans are wary of large ships and do keep their distance. But in some cases they become used to human con-» tact, such as off Cape Cod. Atlan­ tic humpback whales arrive off the sh '•r • Cape Cod coast each late spring. Dozens of whale-watching ships take tourists to those areas to see the large sea mammals. There the whales seem uncon­ cerned about the intrusion on their natural summering area and some do approach close to the boats. 'A live, healthy whale wouldn't let a 600-foot ship sneak up on it.' but for the most part stay several hundred feet away. In the Gulf of California, be­ tween Baja California and Mexico, there is a small lagoon that is the winter home to the Pacific gray whale. The animals there have become so accustomed to human contact that many let small rubber boats approach and allow people to pet them. The whales are also very careful about maneuvering around the fragile craft. That lagoon is protected by the Mexican government, but it once was a major whaling area, where every winter thousands of whales were slaughtered. After the whal­ ing was stopped, scientists said it took many decades for the whales to accept the presence of humans in the area. Now some seem to seek out human contact. Word of the ship's predicament was forwarded through the ship's minutes. Members were afraid that the Patriot had slain the mammal. Brother Curlew took photographs that were provided to the union. �••'•• .i 'f ' -••• •• 'Ji''i4 'V"*.' SCmMBER, 1989 .ve:;i-wi B'ty, (^T-; >,:v-^. •••?• .• TRJUNING EXPEKISINSPCCT UNION'S SCHOOL appropriate and good setting for our meeting," said Laura Perlman, HRDI information special­ ist. "We learned a lot at the school about what SIU can carry out for its members." SlU personnel Carl Peth (left), Jackie Knoetgen (third from left) and Sandy White (right) discuss how education helps Seafarers upgrade and advance to better paying jobs with the staff of HRDI during its recent visit to the Lundeberg School. The staff of the Human Re­ sources Development Institute, AFL-CIO, toured the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in August and held a conference at the site to plan its 1990 program. HRDI is the employment train­ ing wing of the AFL-CIO, the federation of national and inters national unions in the U.S. HRDI is made up of union members from across the country who provide job training to laid off and dis­ placed workers. "We thought the school was an Group Inspired by School Although HRDI's executive board had held several meetings at the school, Mrs. Perlman ex­ plained this was the first visit for much of the staff. While visiting Lundebeig School classrooms and talking with in­ structors, HRDI staff members constantly were expressing amazement about the institution. "There is so much here that SIU members can use," said Dan­ iel Marschall, HRDI national co­ ordinator. "There are so many ideas that we can use to help others as well." HRDI was created by the AFLCIO 21 years ago to work with state and local labor federations. It has several regional coordina­ tors across the country to work with the Washington headquar­ ters. Sneak Attack on Cargo Proforonco Laws Fails It was 25 minutes to ten at night on September 20, and the Senate was considering an amendment to an appropriations bill which would increase U.S. assistance to Po­ land. Senator Charles Grassley (RlA) announced he had an amend­ ment to the amendment. Grassley proposed that all aid to Poland be exempted from existing cargo preference laws. Senator John Breaux (D-LA), who serves as Chairman of the Senate's Merchant Marine Sub­ committee, immediately objected. What Senator Grassley's amendment does, said Breaux, "is that in order to help Poland, it takes a final blow at the American merchant marine. "The amendment says, 'Well, Poland is so important, we are going to eliminate Americans' jobs, we are going to eliminate the one program that we have that helps the U.S. merchant marine, and we are going to do it for Poland.' . . .If we do it for Poland, should we not do it for all foreign coun­ tries? Should we not eliminate the whole program? I say the answer is no." Breaux concluded, "While I am all for helping Poland, it simply should not be done at the expense of the U.S. merchant marine which is vital to our national security and the national defense ..." Senator Bennett Johnston (DLA) noted that the amendment came as a surprise. "This waives," he said, "the Jones Act, the Cargo Gov't Service Division Members On USNS Kowishiwi Recognized In an awards ceremony earlier this summer, several USNS Kawishiwi crewmembers were rec­ ognized for their contributions to­ wards the smooth running of the vessel, a fleet oiler. Engine utility man Gorden S. Wilson received a letter of appre­ ciation for his outstanding work. Wilson previously had been nom­ inated for the Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) ci­ tation of "Mariner Award of Ex­ cellence." AB Curtiss Miner's 15 years of service with MSCPAC were rec­ ognized with the presentation of a special pin from the group's acting inspector. Captain J.W. Bruckner. Special Act Awards were pre­ sented to utilitymen Rodolfo 1; . - Cachin and Willie Moore who helped the steward department re­ ceive a top rating during the annual ship inspection and survey. USNS Kawishiwi Captain Nate Smith also presented the MSCPAC Award of Excellence to Michael Sullivan, the ship's first assistant engineer, for his accomplishments in the repair of equipment which had malfunctioned or broken down. Smith noted how Sullivan's ac­ tions had prevented costly repairs and vessel downtime. Chief En­ gineer Carl Chavaree nominated Sullivan for the award. Third Mate Douglas Choy was recognized by Captain Smith for his work in repairing fire fighting and damage control equipment which had been rendered useless during the ship's overhaul last year. Preference Act and, why? Be­ cause it is Poland? Well, sure we like Poland. But we also like Ethiopia. They have starving peo­ ple in Ethiopia. We have friends all around the world to whom we ship agricultural commodities ... ^(the aid) should not be done at the expense of the U.S. merchant marine There is no logical basis, other than perhaps sentimentalism, to ex­ empt Poland from the Jones Act. "If we say by this amendment we are going to exempt this just because it is Poland—and I do not mean to minimize the importance of Poland and Lech Walesa, and what is going on there—but if we are going to exempt it from this, we might as well repeal the whole act." That, Johnston pointed out, was legislation and the rules of the Senate did not allow that kind of proposal to be added to an appro­ priations bill. The Louisiana sen­ ator asked the Senate to declare Grassley's amendment out of or­ der. The presiding officer of the Senate agreed. Grassley challenged the ruling of the chair. In a vote on whether the presiding officer had been cor­ rect in not allowing Grassley's amendment, 64 Senators voted with the chair and 33 against. Thus, around ten o'clock on the night of September 20 a surprise attack on the nation's cargo pref­ erence laws was beat back. . '' * '' Of SIU, Dies Joseph Mazzola, a long-tiihe leader in San Francisco's labor community, was killed last month in an auto accident. Mazzola, 72, was business manager for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 38. . Before he joined the marine lo­ cal of the steamfitters and pipefit­ ters, Mazzola sailed as bellman on the passenger ships of Matson and American President Lines in 193940. He was a member of the old Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, "Joe had a real soft spot for seamen," said SIU Vice President George McCartney. "He'd help the guys on the beach find tem^ porary work in the shipyards of construction." Mazzola was elected business aigent of the Marine Union of Ship­ yard Workers in 1941. The union fepresented some 20,000 people working in San Francisco's ship^ yards during World War II. lii 1947 four plumbers and pipefitters unions merged to become LochI 38. Mazzola was elected business agent of the merged union. Under his leadership. Local 38 established college scholarship programs for children of union members and advanced health and pension plans. ''No labor leader in any city has done more for his men than Joe Mazzola has done for his," said Joseph Alioto, former mayor of San Francisco. Always Helped Seamen At a mass for Mazzola, MFOW President Whitey Disley said, "Whenever there was a crisis, he never failed to call and ask if he could be of any help to the Marine Firemen's Union," Mazzola's son Lawrence said his father "realized at a young age, that it took unions to speak for workers and he fought for the little guy all his life." "Joe was a dreamer, a builder and a doer in the grand Frisco tradition, sort ofa William Ralston with a pipe wrench. He was a short man who built big things for the little guy to enjoy. He virtually built the Apostleship of the Sea, a place of welcome for merchant seamen," Warren Hinckle, a col­ umnist for the San Francisco Ex­ aminer, wrote. Along with his son and brother, Mazzola is survived by his wife Vera, a daughter, JoAnne Ken­ nedy and five grandchildren. • '''f, h. \ jM. - �?: i]^ Jnr w- .Jf^^S-;' -- tt^ s*-% ^ ^ f SlAFAROlSm SIU on the Move in N, Bedford Close to 100 fishing boats in the nation's biggest revenue produc­ ing fishing port sail un(|er SIU contracts. The SIU fishermen crew both the 12-man scallopers and the sixman draggers that sail from the port of New Bedford. SIU Port Agent Henri Francois said half of the membership is made up of individuals who have immigrated from Portugal or who are of Portuguese descent. The union has represented fish­ ermen in the port for decades, and organizing continues as new boat operators enter the industry. Francois notes that belonging to the SIU provides security and benefits not available to non-union fishermen. Along with the many normal benefits, such as pension and welfare plans and grievance procedures, the SIU contract ad­ dresses issues that are unique to A" ';V; ;-VY- :l - ..Y's |;j ^ III' the fishing industry. For example, a fisherman's pay depends on the catch and ex­ penses of the boat he works on. At the end of each of voyage on an SIU fishing vessel, fishermen have a right to inspect the boat's settlement sheet. That document outlines the boat's expenses, such as fuel and ice to keep the fish fresh, the weight of the catch and the price it brought. Each crewmember receives a percentage of the proceeds. Francois said about 90 percent of the non-union fishing boats do not allow the crewmembers to see the settlement sheet. The SIU has been working to help bring down the cost of insur­ ance for fishing vessels. Recently the union was instrumental in passing federal legislation which improved safety standards on American fishing boats. SlU-contracted fishing vessel, the FA^ Senhora da Boa Viagem, is pictured during a blessing-of-the-fleet ceremony. '-rji-"- "IS'f '.|l';:|'' Just part of a day's haul on the F/V Linda & Ilda: a 135-pound halibut. From left to right are Manuel Ferriera, deck; Antonio Renderlo, engine; Antonio Campos Jr., captain; John Ferriera, deck; and Antonio Campos Sr., mate and owner. Crowley Boatmen Approve Contrart The 456 SIU boatmen working for Crowley Maritime Corpora­ tion/Trailer Marine Transport ra­ tified a new five-year contract last month. There are close to 500 unlicensed and licensed seafarers employed at Crowley. The ballots were counted at SIU headquarters by a Crowley tally­ ing committee consisting of John Rakyta representing licensed personnel and Luis Gonzalez at­ tending for the unlicensed boat­ men. Crowley operates 88 tugs and Two crewmembers on the FA^ Jenny & Cristina prepare the nets before they go out fishing on their first trip. /•> "^ ' barges engaged in coastal, deep sea and harbor work. The new pact covers seafarers working in Crowley operations out of the ports of Philadelphia, Jacksonville, San Juan, PR, Lake Charles, LA and Wilniington, CA. The contract runs through July, 1994. Crowley Maritime is headquar­ tered in San Francisco, CA. Its Atlantic division is based in Jack­ sonville, FL. The company pro­ vides marine transport services worldwide. ' i?! ,yf''i''-''^-:",/ ' ; •' / ts'f' •' , IJj''.'' XX^'-W-XiX''• V"' f'm'm-u ] ;'• X •' '. ^i'. .'. ,' ' •i 'i.':- ?• "' K; Y-• '" Executive Vice l^esident Joe Sacco (seated, second from right) and Crowley bargaining committee meml^rs discuss strategy during an earlier negotiating session. Seated are (left to right) James Adaway, SIU Philadelphia Port Agent Dave Heindel, Steve Walsh, Ronald Chavers, David LaPorte and Willie Pettway. Standing are (left to right) Roberto Candelario and Luis Gonzalez. • • After another successful voyi^e, crewmembers aboard the nda prqmre ttie day's catch as the vessel returns to port. Linda & i" • • iY'. M' 4»v �SamiBCR, 1989 ' 'T • m '••••• • Mm 1"* •'- -.-K ••• Lundebera School Commended for Quick Response to Accidental OH Spill The oil spill response actions of upgraders and trainees from the union's Lundeberg School were commended by a Coast Guard officer. The agency's representative arrived after re­ ceiving a call from the Lundeberg School re­ porting an accidental oil spill. By the time the Coast Guard officer came to the site of fhe spill, 95 percent was cleaned. More than 30 students and instructors were called into service at the school's docks to contain lubrication oil when it began to spew froni one of the barges into St. George's Creek. "this is an example of what could happen and how to handle an oil spill on a smaller scale," said school instructor Jim Shaffer after the situation was contained. Shaffer, who will teach the new oil spill training class, supervised the clean up. Shaffer and two upgraders from a tankerman course were prepsuing the barge for a trip to a Baltimore shipyard for repair work. Shaffer said he had started to pump water into the tanks when a gasket ruptured on the pump causing the lube oil to spray across the deck and into the water. Shaffer directed the students to get the tank­ erman class to the docks to assist the clean up operation. He also advised them to contact the Coast Guard about the spill. "Lube oil dissipates very quickly and spreads fast," Shaffer said. "At first glance, I thought about 30 gallons had spilled into the water. It created a 10-foot by 100-foot sheen." When the students arrived, instructor, Jeff , Swansoh used a skiff to deploy the school's new 600-foot oil containment boom. Others, including trainees, grabbed sorbent mops and cloths to begin removing the oil from the creek. Then, instructors Bill Hellwege and Swanson positioned the training tug Susan Collins so that its firehouse could be used to push the oil back toward the dock if it had flowed past the boom. Shaffer reported that the Coast Guard officer investigating the spill was very pleased and surprised at the work done by the students at the school. "Most people don't call the Coast Guard for a spill this small," Shaffer said. "In fact, some marinas normally operate with this much oil in the water around them." Shaffer reported that the whole effort, from the first drop of oil to cleaning and replacing the equipment, only took four hours. : • .•' T m '-•• SI'J < i' - ^ v> - ^4 , lssto?-.<..:,..r-,;' - --zr • -• ii'- Bilfh • . Vr >r ." . Si /,>*""1' n' yv' ' r'.i^ -y;" 'mt AB upgrader Debra Staff and trainee Kevin Sicher work side-by-side to mop the oil spill created when a pump gasket accidentally ruptured on barge at the Lundeberg School dock. I :• -fi 5*&:' '"jJ " ,... '•'*'¥1: mm ^ - - Ronny Miller (back to camera) assists the clean up efforts while a boom is laid to prevent the spill from drifting away from the dock. •'-^1 Upgrader Stephen Penny left his class to lend a hand m the clean up efforts. Above, he sweeps the water m order to gather oU being trapped at the dock by a boom. Sorbent mops, like the one being used by Dennis McKendall, are a vital part of the clean up effort. Scott Horn rings out his mop while Ronny Miller waits his turn during an oil spill clean up at the Lundeberg School. �SiAfARatS 106 M :||||.; IMM'-.^•••. • • t:iH5 ;«•:>•-• ' /< • Wr#;:. '--'-'fi'' -.. ... .-. '•v'; • .J .\mi'' W .••I 'i. MET CLASS Graduates of the Lundeberig Schoor s new Marine Electrical Technician class on August 4 include (left to right) Mark O'Malley, Tyler Womack, Instructor Russ Levin and Phil Maguire. ..«> V..^' I',;, Lf. INLAND LIFEBOATERS Pictured above are members of trainee class 442 after completion of lifeboat training. From left to right are: (front row) Raymond Jones, Gregory Truvia, Kim Janics, Kevin Sicher, Marshall Sanford, (back row) Instructor Ben Cusic, Kaun Roberts, Tyrome Brookins, Keith Kahley, Thaddeus Jalvia and Keith Sicher. " .'.Mif Class 443 Thanks Instrudor 'r: iii,"v.. IIS si' '•... '•• =•• jifS • 'iiS '£i >1" • -' XI/' i:i« UPGRADER LIFEBOAT Lifeboat training provides valuable knowledge to members in the event of an emergency. Upgraders who graduated from the Lundeberg School course August 3 include, from left to right: (front row) Samuel Bilal, Robin Palmer, Debbie Staff, (back row) Instructor Ben Cusic, David Tillma, Tim Weber, Everette Brooks and Cal Saunders. S; Lundeberg instructor Bobby Clinton IB received something very special in the life of a teacher—a. thank you note from his students. Upon graduation, the trainees in class 443 got together to sign a personal note of appreciation to Clinton for everything he did for them, both on and off the clock. Die note, dated August 17, reads: "Class #443 would like to ex­ press our appreciation to you for the help you have given us in the past month of classes. Your effort and consideration have not gone unnoticed. "We feel that you are the best type of teacher: one that takes a personal interest in each of his students. Your easy going manner and the relaxed atmostphere of your classes makes them enjoya­ ble as well as educational. "We are grateful for the extra time you spent working with us. We realize that this time was your person^ time and that you sacri­ ficed it in order for us to get the most out of your classes. Once again, thanks. 'Your effort and , consideration have not gone unnoticed. . .' "As we remember our time at HLSS, we will think of your class as some of our best times. And, of course, some of the most edu­ cational. 'In a major way.' Thanks!" The trainees then added per­ sonal touches when they signed their names. l.'l.i '. S-. •f/- '".v!*'' •- - '• ""••I' •s'"' '-.'- AB CLASS These upgraders graduated August 8. They are now Able Seamen. From left to right are: (front row) Ralph Saunders, Michael Wilson, Arturo Garcia, (second row) Marcus Dawson, Clemens Kessler, Pablo Torres, Albert Knever, Daniel Hanback, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (back row) Anthony D. Smith, James E. Peterson, Lee White, Lisa Allard, Robert Rock and Tilbert Lettsome. LIFEBOAT Instructor Bobby Clinton (left) poses with the members of trainee class 443 after they complieted their lifeboat training class. From left to right are: (front row) Richard Boleware, Kenneth Spruill, Samuel Lampshire, Paul Cadran, Thomas Guffy, Debra Allred, Mark Moran, James DeMony, (back row, beginning second from left) Christopher Dixon, William Steele, Victor Honigsfeld, Doug Blanchard, David Vogt, Steven Talley, O'Shawn King, Kenneth Greenidge, George Owen HI, Stoney Hardy, Pete Hokenson and Junior Crosbie. ', • �•' • :--i'V" SEPnmR, 1989 •7". .'11* -w. -ri Letters to the Editor Donald iveritt Wants Ta Hear ham Friends To the Editor: Would you please put a personal note in SIU LOG column that Donald Everitt is a patient at Brookhaven Medical Facility in Muskegon, Michigan? He had a stroke and can't talk or use one hand or arm. I am a patient here too. I've knov^n Don­ ald for 26 years. So if it is possible to put it in SIU LOG, he sure would love to hear from his friends. He only gets the SIU LOG. He also needs a color T.V. and mail from friends. Also, he needs cigarettes. He doesn't have much money. He smokes Pall Malls. I hope this is not an inconven­ ience for you. He would like to hear from his friends. A good friend Muskegon, Michigan I', = ,, •.;/!, • Editor's Note: Donald Everitt can be reached at Brookhaven Medi­ cal Care Facility, 1890 East Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442. Child Care Legislation Distussed t.'\i 7{ •,;, h. •; -^ m'-.-i'. To the Editor: My father, Ed T. Callahan, was an SIU member during the 1940's and 1950's. I believe he was active in organizing Cities Service and Isthmian. He died in December of 1966... I note with interest that the union is urging support for the ABC bill. What little I understand of the ABC bill is that it puts the government in the child care busi­ ness. I believe that mothers can care for children better than Uncle Sam can. Why not provide moth­ ers with some kind of government grant that lets them take care of their own kids until they are big enough? I'm in favor of keeping families together. As I think about it, what reason do we have to believe that the U.S. would provide good child care? Looking at the S& L situa­ tion, Pentagon influence scandals, the HUD robbery and our lack of a maritime policy makes me won­ der why Senator Kennedy and others think they will do anything different with our children under their care. I think ABC will become the law but will also be a financial disaster. Children and mothers be­ long together. Please let me know why the SIU favors ABC. I think the union is out of its area on this one. Ed T. CaUahan Jr. Danville, California Editor's Note: Today's reality is that the traditional American fam­ ily—with a father who works and a mother who stays home with the children—now accounts for only 10 percent of all families. While many parents would prefer to stay home with their children, eco­ nomic necessity forces most ablebodied adults to seek work. Lack of adequate child care services has meant that many parents, while trying to support their families, have left their children in inade­ quate, and Sometimes dangerous, child care situations. The Act for Better Child Care (ABC) bill was introduced by Sen­ ators Chris Dodd, a Democrat from Connecticut, and Orrin Hatch, a Republican from Utah. The ma­ jority of monies allocated in the bill would be used for direct as­ sistance to low-income working families to help them purchase child care from facilities which have met stringent regulations. The remaining funds would be used to increase child care services, up­ grade the quality of day care and establish guidelines for licensing facilities. The bill also calls for the establishment of a refundable de­ pendent care tax credit, a child health insurance tax credit and a young child supplement to the earned income tax credit. In supporting the legislation the AFL-CIO has said: "Organized labor historically has been com­ mitted to the premise that work and its rewards are the foundation for stability in family life. . . No worker should be forced to choose between economic survival and the welfare of his or her children. Access to affordable, high quality care for children is an urgent na­ tional need requiring a national commitment." TTie ABC bill makes a significant step in that direction. Florida Newspaper in Hands of Foreign-Flag Cruise Ships To the Editor: I am a retired NMU seaman of which I have been a member since 1953. My last 22 years of service was as a chief steward with United States Lines. My wife and I own a restaurant here in Marion, North Carolina. I have been receiving the LOG for many years and enjoy it very much. My thanks to your organi­ zation for this privilege. I have a cousin who is a member of your union whom I have never met. His name is William Anderson. . . .the Florida Today newspa­ per, which is located in Mel­ bourne, Florida...would not pub­ lish two letters I had sent regarding the American Merchant Marine . . . When I lived in Florida I had a running battle with this editor in efforts to have my letters printed. I was able to get them printed because I hand delivered them to him, but he watered down some of my letters. In my last letter, I sent a copy to Congressman Bill Nelson's of­ fice in an effort to assist me in having this letter printed ... Yes­ terday I sent copies of these letters to the ACLU in Miami to demand that my rights to freedom of speech and access to the press be pre­ served. Would it be possible for your publication to edit and print what­ ever parts of these letters you feel might be of interest to your mem­ bers and readers? I hope that these letters will encourage your mem­ bers to write to their representa­ tives as well as their local news­ papers regarding jobs on foreignflag cruise ships that are home based in American ports that pro­ vide job^ for foreign seamen and not Americans. I had served on the Constitution and five years aboard the Inde­ pendence when they were with American Export. I am glad that these two fine ships continue to fly the American flag. Hopefully legislation will be enacted to have more cruise ships fly our flag and provide jobs for number one Americans. Jack Otte Marion, North Carolina Editor's Note: Jack Otte wrote the following message to the editor of Florida Today: "It is obvious that your publi­ cation is biased. Recently I sent a letter to your attention regarding jobs aboard cruise ships that are home based in U.S. ports. These jobs are given to foreign nationals, and Americans are not considered for employment in this lucrative industry.-i^This seems to be a sore subject and ... my last letter, in all probability, wound up in your trash can. "As of this writing, American merchant seamen are required to be tested for drug and substance use before they can be cleared for employment. Recently I saw an article in Florida Today where three foreign seamen from a Pre­ mier Cruise Line ship were caught attempting to smuggle drugs from their ship into Port Canaveral. Further investigation by Customs officers revealed that one of the seamen that was involved had $5,000 in his cabin aboard ship, which leads me to believe that perhaps this might be more wide spread aboard these cruise ships that ply between the Bahamas and U.S. ports. I would like to know if the crews aboard these cruise ships are required from time to time to be tested for drug use and if not, why? ". . .The way the policy of testing only American seamen surely dis­ criminates against Americans, and this needs to be enforced for all seamen or eliminated. Peihaps you as editor might review this matter as what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. . ." Brother Otte's letter to Con­ gressman Bill Nelson informed the elected official of Florida Today's reluctance to print his letters to the editor. Congressman Nelson's administrative assistant, Ted Moorhead, wrote to Brother Otte, saying: "I agree that your letter is substantial and iiiiformative. However, a congressman and his staff cannot tell an editor what to publish in a paper. Sorry we can't help you with this." • i'. .}' ' : 'i r.' • •^ 'Mighly Piooi'"vstomf To the Editor: Indeed I am so very grateful and thankful on behalf of my deceased husband Geronimo B. Gapac and myself. SIU organization paid our hospitals, doctors and medical bills. I greatly appreciate the death benefit check, was able to pay his funeral expenses. I am mighty proud of my hus­ band's achievements during his hard working life; he was a good man, good husband, good father, good grandfather and good great grandfather. He served this coun­ try . . . during . . . WWII and was a recognized Merchant Marine Veteran. May God Almighty bless all the Seafarers International Union of­ ficers and members. With a heart frill of appreciation I remain respectfully yours. Infanta Santos Gapac Savannah, Georgia •:iSi Aboard the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien "'••rv • Admiral Tom Patterson of the National Liberty Ship Memorial, flanked by Paul Dempster, Sailors Union of the Pacific President, and George McCartney, SIU West Coast Vice President, during a Labor Day celebration aboard the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien in San Francisco Bay. The O'Brien, a World War II veteran vessel, serves as the floating National Liberty Ship Memorial. m 'si'- �/'As.-ik\ri'.T:Aa:K*Uiaiit.»iiiiaiWfci®iii'sifli^^ ^•'"';"iT ••-• "•' • TSMMMPTiiri^aMCggMt.-/!^. nv= •--' • -"-^ ^"•' ••••' '-•"^' ' 'Vw'i - y vyys^^y'ii'yy^yKi'^yy y^'^yfy- ^y^y:'!; :y.-\f -• ,,-v;:%.;.v' ;•• .:.;••• - V ^,;""7,v: .fe. •.-. :-•;: •••''yr : '- ">;; :yyy0'''ySRiy^^ yy'' 3y-Fy'^'!F-F-;-:;y75" ?fflyyyyyifeyF-:Fv • ;'':?A;V''t^- • ; •• •• •- ••?:'- ..; y. F^iyyvy ;y:5-::F'yyy-; FF:-:;/; - ^••-y- •-•y;^fyy'';yF:/w:yy n. > ^ rr^- '"' ,vy, • > • • • v';:;,^^V-: • •'•^ ; • r ^ •••••« V'lh :A::-i:''.'"ife', W..?>:- V" "F - •• •.: :3r3'y-sy,.y.,-'.:,;:'yy3 •,•^•3 'v • ii : ^ • •'3'~yn.:3:jyy:yiyyiyxA:yy~.,iyyyy,yy3-yyr'':-\>yyry:,:-yiy;,:3^f-f,:.;^:.7:s,.-.y-yf::.,3-v~yf:".':,-;-'^ , ; ,. • v:.t -' ^y-y ,?'Vi.y.v- '['y'.v • ^ •«5,ii»W»-Ti V "Tfl j;tJl « .1- - . 'yW!i&yv^y-y")i'y'^-yy J\_ - ^[&;r~ 11' . ' . ^ ' "• " I I ly' '';FM :y'F"';'yyy y '• ••F;fli ySv-y y:,,• •" ^ • • ..>;.yi;,''...,. y f y-y |i| ;-:^j|'y^^ 'y" y ' yy. 'y.>y-yt3!y :yy-./ yrhree: major strides of oatipnal proportions have brought labor relations to the forefront of public debate. Sinee the spring of this year union workers have found themselves on strike against East­ ern Air Lines and Pittstpn Gompany^ a coal mihirtg operatioh. This summer employees struck regional telephone companies, known as the "Baby Bells." Maximizmg profits and advancing job security are not mtUual^ exc^ goals. In only One case has manhgey ment behaved in a relatively res^nsible manner. Unlike their counterparts at Eastern and Pitts­ tpn, phone company managers demonstratetj a greater sense of community and found a common ground with their employees. The phone company strike showed that labor strife can result in a positive collective bargaining agreement. The reealcitmnce pf Eastern and Pitfston, despite pp- Since April 5, some 1,700 coal miners, about 1,500 retirees, wid­ ows and disabled miners and their •".'AAVFI'TV.' >!k yyyy. y] /yy":':' y'yy'' families in the southwestern cor­ ner of Virginia have been fighting the kind of labor war most modem 'y': yMfyi^yiyy^yiyyy^iK - union members have only read ' •. •y^-.y^ry ' about. ;. '"AiWv»PaL.^S.4,tJi; ^!,; yfy^yyyyy}-During the United Mine Work­ er's of America (UMWA) sixS- • / V- • •= . month long strike against the Pitts­ ton Coal Co., these miners and their families have seen their Ap­ Fc-'iyyy^yyyyii yy-; palachian mountain towns become y-y«»^y^^a:y l'!«I .3l3 £3occupied. UMWA members re­ •• '•• :'yyys:'ypy-'^ ,'FJF;F.'oA•;:v,':3-'-3 port the following: •^ ^y^^yssyy.. y\yy ''; ' Private security forces patrol dy^yyyfyTyyyyiyy- -, lyyyyvy;y|y®y 7*1 . y-fA • •••'v . ' , company property, cmise public . ' . ' ^y-"'*" t'V' ''^^rf- • '-'y': •; ,.'• •.':! :• v roads and nose around miners' fcys?yy;.y:Fyy.^, private property in an attempt to intimidate. yfyfeyy;y--yyy' State troopers mn protection for scab coal trucks. They have ar­ rested dozens of local motorists for driving "too slow," including li3Bsy3 jisy, • .-.--i^ 'I L.. portunities to settle the beefs, in­ dicates nothing short of plain old union busting. Frank Lorenzo, Eastern's owner, wants to reduce the com­ pany and its unions to impotence. Pittston, despite a healthy balance sheet and a healthy industry, wants to destroy in one swoop what was built over decades. As Morton Bahr, president of the Gommunications Workers of America, noted, "The strike against the Baby Bells represented a classic case of management trying to maximize profits and the em­ ployees. through their union, ad­ vancing job security and work­ place dignity." The settlement of six of the seven Baby Bell con­ tracts indicates that these goals are not mutually exclusive when both parties are committed to the process of collective bargaining. On the other hand. Eastern and Pittston are seeking to redefine the relationship between owners and their employees. Both companies manipulated corporate structures to undermine existing relation­ ships with employees. Both si­ phoned off resources from their union companies to less healthy non-union operations. a Catholic nun and nurse on her way to see patients. Police and private security heir icopters whirl over homes, rallies and picket lines. The choppers even ferry scab miners from their barracks to the mines. More Than 2,500 Arrested A judge imposed a series of spiraling fines against the UMWA after he banned peaceful civil dis­ obedience demonstrations. Those fines could reach more than $1 trillion. The costly civil disobedi­ ence? Coal miners and their fam­ ilies would sit their bodies in the middle of the road, in front 20-ton coal trucks. More than 2,500 have been arrested. But after six months of harass­ ment and intimidation, miners and their families are on the picket lines everyday. The union's mem­ bers, families, friends and retirees - y ..'^y .yy'^'y 'V'''- ->• "•'•i^l''p^v'''^'' y^yyy^yyvV^-~yr'''''y"'yyy:' ' 1' yyyaiyy yrsy"^y'^yyyyyy3;3.4yv3.3 ^yv,^3,?£^yy;3v-:y:y..K:y../-: [3,33 y " 'y;.y''F'y 3. ifysys^y'V' yv£- . [:3 "SSyyy.--v»v''-4; - 'M:.,/ ,.,:y^myyyyyy 'yyy<!'-!;yy;yy;3-:3 Heavily armed sta^ fttrapers fSorce striking mine workei^ to kneel by the side of the road after the union members sat in the roadway to prevent trucks from transporting Pittston coal. (yyyyyyiyy'yyyy'yy' y.y/v.-y-- i-'-yr'" • F; vFcviyJ yf--''''yy( ''^ycy^y'yy'''yy ^7^''"'.y'F ,'i^ ;,v3-,;.FV .j;_-y [yy \ SEFIEMBER, 1989 SEAfARERSLOG ^ .• ' \y'yyy:y-''F ^(F^yy-^FF^y•y^yiy•;';3y r-- • CWA President Morton Bahr When presented with opportu­ nities for mediation and other pos­ itive steps towards reconciliation, both Eastern and Pittston re­ mained entrenched and isolated. While Eastern and Pittston unions were negotiating for a contract, management was bargaining for a strike. Eastern and Pittston represent the dark side of corporate opera­ tions. These companies personify greed at the expense of people who produce and consume their products. The Baby Bell strikes prove that, despite differences and oc­ casional upheavals, collective bar­ gaining works. It is a democratic system for balancing the interests of profit and the interests of those who work. say they are there because Pittston Coal wants to bust the UMWA in its mines and Pittston Coal wants to bust the spirit and way of life of the men and women who mine the coal. The UMWA went to extreme lengths to avoid a strike, protect its members jobs and save Pittston money. Seven months before the con­ tract was set to expire, the UMWA offered a proposal which would have saved the company about $.78 per ton of coal. The company turned it down. The contract between the UMWA and Pittston was set to expire Jan. 31, 1988. When the UMWA offered to stay on the job through a contract extension, the company turned it down. Cut Off Health Benefits UMWA miners stayed on the job after Jan. 31 as a gesture of good faith. The company's re­ sponse to the good faith gesture? They terminated all health insur­ ance for 1,500 disabled miners, retirees and widows, they sto^ pension contributions for wpricing miners, eliminated ^bitration and refused to check off union dues. Through most of 1988, Pittston bargained in bad faith with the UMWA, a recent NLRB decision said. While attempting to extract economic and workittg conces­ sions which would be an "eco­ nomic death warrant" according to UMWA President Richard Trumka, Pittston refused to offer any evidence of the need for such concessions. The company had no economic need and eventually admitted as much. Pittston. it said in a later statement, is "in good financial condition, and is pleading neither poverty nor an inability to pay any union demand. To set the record straight once and for all, the books As the Eastern Air Lines strike heads into its seventh month, members of the SIU remain on the picket line in a show of union isolidarity. At airports across the country, the SIU has provided manpower, food and financial donations as well as moral support for the strik­ ing employees from the Interna­ tional Association of Machinists, Air Line Pilots Association and Transit Workers Union. Since the first day of the job action, a steady stream of Seafar­ ers has marched with Eastern em­ ployees at Washington's National Airport and this will continue until the strike is over. SIU Aids Capitol Rally While miners have used peaceful civii disobedience tactics, state troopers have responded harshiy. Officers have used any means possibie to arrest protesting mine workers. The port of Piney Point pro­ vided a contingent of active and retired members who served as marshals at the recent Journey for Justice rally on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. More than 1500 unionists from across the Washington area joined with uniformed Eastern pilots, flight attendants and machinists in urging senators to pass a House resolution callingon lYesident Bush to appoint an emergency panel. Four senators—Edward Ken­ nedy (D-MA), Paul Simon (D-IL), Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) and Tom Harkin (D-IA)—announced at the rally their support for such legis­ lation. All said that they would work in the Senate to pass the resolution. The Washington gathering was the culmination of a nearly monthlong effort known as labor's long­ est picket line. The Journey for Justice started in Miami, the cor­ porate home of Eastern, on Au­ gust 12. Members of the airlines' three unions travelled across the eastern United States to gain sig­ natures on a petition calling for President Bush to empower an emergency panel of the National Mediation Board to end the strike. After leaving Florida, the car­ avan ventured north to Atlanta before going to southwestern Vir­ ginia where striking coal miners joined. After proceeding to Bos­ ton, the caravan took part in the New York City Labor Day parade before coming to Washington. Eight cases of signed petitions were delivered to AFL-CIO Pres­ ident Lane Kirkland at the steps of the Capitol, : •F,^ The strike has pulled the people in the small communities together. Wayne Rasnick owns a small gro­ cery store in Martintown. He is a grandson of miners who originally organized some of the local co^ mines. He has supported the strike with donationsinffood, money and time. He also refuses to serve state troopers. would not disclose a financial jus­ tification for concessions." Finally on April 5 this year, the UMWA had enough and Pittston's miners left the mines for the picket lines. Using non-violent civil dis­ obedience tactics, strikers and their families sat in at mine gates, block­ ing scab coal trucks. Miner James Gibbs was in one Each regional company madem more than $1 billion profits. In a show of union solidarity, AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland (center in sunglasses), Richard Trumka, president of the Mine Workers Union (wearing UMW T-shirt), and other national union officers are arrested with striking coal worikers. "You just can't believe this hap­ pening here. It seems like the government, the troopers and the courts are all ganging up on the miners. It's ungodly,'' Rasnick said. • • UMWA miners throughout the country have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the stri­ kers. The UMWA has received support from the AFL-CIO and many other unions. Recently AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland joined in protest and was arrested. "This thing is winnable," said UMWA spokesman Joseph Cor­ coran. . 3. : . , , Michael Sacco (second from left), SIU president, talks with striking machinists at Washington, DCs National Airport. The IAM*s DC chapter presented Sacco with a {daque thanking the SIU for its support in the fij^t to keep Eastern a union company. • 'F With Six out of Seven Bell's More than 400,000 telephone company workers at seven re­ gional phone companies dug their heels in earlier this summer and beat back management attempts to slash their health benefits. The members of the Commu­ nication Workers of America (CWA) and the international Brotherhood of Electrical Work­ ers (IBEW) have ratified or are voting on contracts at six of the seven so-called Baby Bells, the companies formed in the wake of the break up of AT&T. But some 60,000 employees of the large northeastern phone company NYNEX remain on strike. Each one of the regional com­ panies has made more than $1 billion in annual profits, CWA spokesman Steven Rosenthal said. But in contract talks, the compa­ nies came in with "hardball pro­ posals" for health plans that would "erode our health benefits in a big way," costing workers $1,500 a year or more, he said. While no one can argue that the cost of health care has risen and that many companies have made attempts to shift costs onto the workers' backs, none of the Baby Bells could legitimately claim that they couldn't pay. On top of their massive profits during the past few years, the companies had richly compensated their top managers, Rosenthal said. Both unions were prepared for thd companies' tactics and had undertaken a massive workers ed­ ucation and mobilization effort throughout the telephone indus­ try. There was a coordinator for every 10 workers. Health Care Action Days were held prior to the August expiration dates of the contracts. The unions established a slogan, "Cutting Our Health Benefits is a Sick Idea." When the contracts expired (August 5 and 12) workers at five of the seven struck and in all cases except NYNEX, their determi­ nation and solidarity lead manage­ ment to back down for the health care costs cuts and offer to main­ tain benefits. "They realized, as far as health benefits, we were not going to give in, that we'd stay out as long as we had to," Rosenthal said. Six of the seven fell in line, but NYNEX has not budged. "We're not asking for more, we just won't settle for less. Workers should not be required to choose between affordable health care and the other necessities in life," CWA President Morton Bahr and IBEW President John J. Berry said in a large advertisement in the New York Times. They pointed out that at NYNEX, while the company wants to cut health care, they have given man­ agers there a 94 percent increase in salaries during the past three years. "We believe that health care is right for everyone, not a privilege for a few. If NYNEX would only listen and follow the example of AT&T and the other Baby Bells, this strike could end in 24 hours," Bahr and Berry said. tens '"'FF •y, ; F F'- y']-- y-yM' '! ' -^v. 3V . y:m: • • • •;vi . F: •' • y., yyy •'iF''Fi'~K:F'''''F7F--'.F '• F FFS • F -F-'F F;;S F, :F.' F:.F0'-SF: ,• CWA members are still on strike against NYNEX. Above, the regional phone company workers march in a demonstration publicizing NYNEX's intran^gence. • , F.3 FF3»5aaFiiaS:-.i:- ?»F. . • •FvlF ;•'F/r-V•?^.^F^>F V,"-'3- • y-, •••• y y ' • y -'jy- • :F'C'-7F,^ - 'l-'i <• -^7.7 A-myy F • 81®-F Across the country. Seafarers have walked picket lines in support of their brothers and sisters on strike at Eastern Air Lines. Chester Ricky, Jeff Davis, Ramon Perez and Ed Colvin are among the many members who have assisted the machinists, flight attendants and pilots at Wash­ ington's National Airport. .A. U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) affirms his solidarity with the striking employees of Eastern Air Lines at Capitol Hill rally earUer this month. Seafarers Frank Jaworski (left) and Johnny Philips, standing beside the senator, were two of the marshals provided by the union. of the first sit-ins. He and several hundred others sat with arms locked in front of the gates of one mine site. State police pushed and roughly shoved their w%y through crowd. "They were pulling people apart by the hair, planting their feet in our chests and doing anything they could to drag people apart," Gibbs said. He suffered a sprained wrist and dislocated thumb. But he has gone back to the sit-ins and been ar­ rested again. Police also detained him two other times but let him go. •F • < r' F: Y'l FF. 'i. V' : F, [ \0:s&iyy-'y^.yvyy-y- y-: ' .'>17 r- -• • -^-•- y , : 'T ' • yy'' V '•j .1 ,-t, I _ '• y y. '. ry^.y.'' y-*y"-'"^'y''' ' ...; F3, V-'F ; ...-3 '^, 3 (F;:-,F... .- F -F ,-.F �wm '• . ., • • .; .M"-'r;;'^ , * •« 'V, 'r3r£i-{r:yi.»i/> siAf/amm 14 • mm- Dispatchers* Report for Deep Sea • h- i • V.-i- • • ".vC,, •|£U- Hbnthfy iMemtenft/p AUGUST 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED AO Groups Class A Class B Class C •W-- Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington, I Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston! jSt. Louis iPiney Point Totals ' Iv. St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port NewYdi^c Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals 'X •V , -iW'-:-- :' W TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AO Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 13 28 2 ^ ^-5.; 11 17 20 7 32 ">./;9 / i: 10 11 2 10 " 3 2 2 ' 'T '1, ' 2 Port Jew Yorl|3| idelphia !; Itimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^an Francisco l/^hnington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Hney Point Totals Port New Ybrkt Philadelphia^ Baltimore : Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksbhvillfe ' San Francisco Wilmington i Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu i^s- X JLt 9 4 4 :'2' 0 6 3 13 28 9 I ' 132 ! JS-JI 18 7 31 " ' " II' >* > ' 4 4 0 4 6 7 2 0 3 3 9 4- 2 3 1 1 ,•^3 ' 3 6 8 m-m."/'- •1 65 0 0 46 • • 2 • 68 2 12 2 3 1 10 15 50 4 , 5^ 7 ii4v: 2 4 9 7 7 14 4 0 5 1 0 10 7 50 17 3 10 12 7 43 0! 2 2;: ,;.3 99 390 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 40 6 7 0 1 16 !.2. 3 0 0 • 2 •1; 15 2 0 5 3 2 3 0 20 2 6 3 1 32 2 6 4 11 3 12 % 4 '2 ' V •• 30 6 3 7 21 19 2 7 6 •^^'^"•":28 1 13 T 1 6 1 0 1 0 1 3 9 15 5 11 2 '.•mmm-mm M . V7:-T, 35 0 'T*. , 15 1 0 2 1 , 0 0 1 5 1 1 1 258 64 35 34 33 113 mm 2 mm 61 0 4 3 5 0 0 0 4 8 1 , . 5 0 0 9 4 0 6 68 0 6 0 0 0 26 i -J'-'.-' 4 > - •^"1, JIWS Q mmmrn; k«E**.iL4w/.Sv.;* ^.7 .. RB!^O ' ^ R' 2 11 15 11 "6 mimm 0 3 3 1 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ,-< ,T5 0 0 0 0 i:. : .0£::!t? 0 ,,,, , 8 3 0 1 0 8 k. 2 r mmm mm":m'3-'32 !! 6 iCi' 41 m-13' • •••'•'At-mM : 14 ' ;, 23 • -••v; 1 5 16 . • W Totals All Departments 3 162 19 2 2 1 2 12 3 11 5 15 6 4 10 0 0 92 715 .7.7.7,,. ,7,4. „ 0" 0 21 0 0 14 63 13 2 0 2 2 4 7 6 11 4 3 48 6 1 i, -trj • ^,7. -,,'--27,7f!.;7 7»,I 343 1 1 12 1 0 0 25 5 3 0 6 3 10 9 17 8 0 0 147 11 0 20 0 3 15 0 ...:3 132 3 0 12 7,:; 8:W 45 0 1 18 0 .0 :•£••• 0 27 8 1 45 5 0 m'm 82 DEPARTMENT 3 7 0 0 0 , ' 0 mr-A' 0 0 0 0 4 0 ••::V9„4.,.,!: 0 6 ^ • 0 0 0 0 152 mm. 7,4h-rv: ,..7,: .A,:;,:, 1 2 6 m4:. 3 V 11 5 • - 3 2 . 42 8 0 221 m 61 360 551 :":2 i '••/-.smomm:m\m- 1 4 3 0 20 0 1 ENTRY 5 2':::-:, 1 1 2 5 .7,.-7O.-::V-..7. 0 0 0 276 If 319 162 0 0 2 0 3 0 , -V 3 5 13 17 '• 74 , 16 29 7 5 26 0 ":;2^ 245 36 0 3 2 27 13 '27 10 6 1,071 'J •^5: .6 4, , ., 0 3 1 0 0 31 13 m- 0 10 84 18 3 2 • '6 5 10 0 0 26 5 2 1 4 4 18 12 19 7 0 0 127 11 0 17 8 5 54 15 2 0 166 1 211 417 324 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of August was down from the month of July. A total of 1,308 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,308 jobs shipped, 551 jobs or about 42 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 162 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program be^ on AprU 1, 1982, a total of 10,608 jobs have been shipped. ''' l'... Sa^ iakef, lalaml MfMvn Piney Point Monday, October 2 New York Tuesday, October 3 mm Philadelphia Wednesday, October 4 Baltimore Thursday, October 5 Norfolk Thursday, October 5 Jacksonville Thursday, October 5 Algonac ,.r; • " Friday, October 6 Houston ''"v Tuesday, October 10 NewOrlmns Tuesday, October 10 Mobile Wednesday, October 11 San Francisco Thursday, October 12 Wilmington Monday, October 16 Seattle Friday, October 20 San Juan Thursday, October 5 St. Louis Friday, October 13 Honolulu Friday, October 13: ' Duluth Wednesday, October 11 Jersey City Wednesday, October 18 New Bedford Tuesday, October 17 " 1^'', , SS- mm , I. v, \ x:;'; - •• •- • 'AVI" ^ 7:7' i7 77,74:|?!:7?7l;;t7.. I -v-jx Sir 7'7;4g>;:;4757;rvv lOtaotuH, ,.J? £ „• .1 Personals .J"' Larry Vouga Please call Steve collect. Very urgent. (808) 934-3400. William Brack Please contact Marie Brack, I860 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL 33313. • r' 7;V,;7,r ., Stanely Vemus k?'-/, Please contact your brother-inlaw, John Kohler, 4121N. 6th St., PhUadelphia, PA 19140. Barney Loan Call your mother. Neal Moor Contact John Liston, 180Driggs Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222. R.J. Anderson Jr. Please call Ira Jessie at (702) 735-0955. ifliinnim Politics is Porkchops Contribute to SPAD •••. / 4kr'"4ife|;li?rA'J •7 'v:, • �To the Editor: 1 would like to thank you for the opportunity you gave me. Vis­ iting the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was both fun and educational for me. 1 enjoyed everything at the school, particu­ larly the new simulator and tele­ vision production. The people at the school, es­ pecially the trainees, took good care of us and made our stay there fun. I also enjoyed meeting other scouts from different states and in two weeks we became very good friends. Once again, thank you for a great trip. deberg School of Seamanship. This trip was one of the best times I have had in a Boy Scout uniform. The school is run excel­ lently, and the staff, as well as the students, were very nice and hos­ pitable. I feel that the trip was fun and educational. This trip has made me seriously consider seafaring as a career. I would hope that you would continue to offer this experience to our Troop in the future. If there is anything we can do for you as a Troop, I would appreciate hear­ ing from you in the future. Once again, thank you for the oppor­ tunity to witness first hand your training facilities. Billy Balmes Brooklyn, New York Sean Montgomery Algonac, Michigan Editor's Note: The letter above was originally directed to SIU Vice President Jack Caflfey. Billy Balmes was nominated for the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO summer scout program by the New York Maritime Port Council. An article on the scout's educational program appeared in the August issue of the Seafarers LOG. To the Editor: To the Editor: Hello, I'm Kisha Ringer. Thank you for allowing me to take the trip to Piney Point, Maryland. The Seafarers Lundeberg School of Seamanship is a great school! -I really enjoyed it. Everyone was so nice. All of the trainees there were like brothers and sisters. I had fun and enjoyed myself. We went on a tour of the school; learned about audio visual equip­ ment, simulators and made a TV show. . . The AFL-CIO head­ quarters was fun. I enjoyed our conversations about unions. I really learned something. . . We also went to Seafarers International Union headquarters. . . We went to Capitol Hill, Senate and Con­ gress. During this we heard a de­ bate about waste. . . Thank you for allowing me to take this wonderful trip. I got a chance to see and meet new peo­ ple. . . I would very much like to go again. I have made a promise that is where I would like to con­ tinue my career after I get out of my two years of college. SHLSS is like a home away from home. Mr. Gildersleeve and Mr. Clinton were like parents and so were their wives. There wasn't anything Mrs. Clinton and Mrs. Gildersleeve wouldn't do for us girls. . . KIsha Ringer Girl Scout Council Newport News, Virginia Editor's Note: The above letter was directed to the Norfolk area Maritime Port Council, the orga­ nization which nominated Ms. Ringer for the MTD's summer scout program. To the Editor: . My name is Sean Montgomery. I am the senior patrol leader of Troop 223 of Algonac. I am writing this letter to thank you for sending me on the trip to the Harry Lun­ • -r-. On behalf of the New Orleans Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Sea­ farers International Union and the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship for the outstanding hos­ pitality shown to Boy Scout Troop 35 during their recent Jamboree Trek. John Brown, scoutmaster of Troop 35, related the unbelievable food ... as well as the unique tour of the Piney Point facility that was afforded to his troop. It is through organizations such as the Seafarers International Union that scouting units are given greater opportunities to develop respon­ sible and positive character traits in today's young men. Every member of the union that Troop 35 came in contact with was kind, courteous and helpful. Special thanks should be given to Mr. Ken Conklin, Mr. Eddie G. and Mrs. Jean who worked untiringly to assure their successful arrival and stay in the Piney Point facility. Again, my thanks for your ef­ forts. . . Ron Hegwood, Scout Executive New Orleans Area Council Boy Scouts of America Editor's Note: Mr. Hegwood di­ rected his letter to SIU President Michael Sacco, who forwarded it to the LOG. Coast Guard Spill Center The U.S. Coast Guard operates a 24-hour, toll-free telephone number for anyone to report oil or chemical spills to the National Response Center (NRC). The NRC is the first step for federal response to a spill incident. Once a report is received, the NRC will contact federal coordi­ nators in the location of the oil spill who will then assess the sit­ uation and decide what type of response is needed, from funds to special equipment and personnel. The Coast Guard operates the NRC which receives support from 13 different federal agencies. The NRC's toll-free number is l-(800) 424-8802. Bom, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate P.M. Rose, Engine Delegate R. Bolin, Steward Delegate C.C. Williams. Everything is run­ ning smoothly, with no beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Payoff wiU take place in Bayonne, NJ. Then it's on to Charleston, SC, Castilla, Hondu­ ras and Beaumont, TX. Copies of Seafarers LOG were received in last port. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department for all the good food and service—and especially for Steel Beach cookouts. CPL LOUIS mm (Maersk), June 7Chairman George Allen, Secretary/ Steward Delegate Michael J. Curtis, Deck Delegate John Alan Laird, En­ gine Delegate Mohamad Hadwan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $150 in ship's fund. Motion made to use $130 of that amount for a party. Bosun noted everything running smoothly and it had been a good crew and ship. In its report to the Seafarers LOG, members ex­ pressed a desire to be kept apprised of new contract negotiations be­ tween the union and Maersk Lines. Ship is currently in Diego Garcia. Director P.E. Johnson, Engine Dele­ gate Edward L. Haynes, Steward Delegate Camilo Rojas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain said ship will pay off on the West Coast. Suggestion made for everybody aboard ship to work together for the good of all. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. Next port: Los Angeles, CA. >.' /• : • •'K: • OMf WUUSH (OMI Corp.), June 18Chairman J. Moore, Secretary P. Shauger, Educational Director G. Spell, Deck.Delegate J. Davidson, Engine Delegate J. Grayson, Stew­ ard Delegate J. Brooks. No disputed OT reported. Complaint registered about mail service being very poor. Payoff will take place in Newark, NJ this voyage. Captain managed to get a new VCR and TV antenna. There is $125 in ship's fund. Mo­ tions made include: time aboard ship should go back to a six-month pe­ riod, members should be able to col­ lect vacation pay every 60 days and the pension plan should be raised. Next ports: Bayonne, Newark, and Paulsboro, NJ. fmSBISMUem (Maritime Overseas), June II—Chairman F. Cottongin, • .• • '•f' Digest of Siilps Meetings f^imk iko W meiros ''miiivhs m miewed ltf Ae Vi^'s CoKind Ihpa^ issues n^uiriag etteuHon er i^utieu uie uAfiesseJ bf Ike Ibim of ifte ^'sminules. mimm UY (Sea-Land Service), June 11^—Chairman Donald Flem­ ing, Secretary J. Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT reported in any depart­ ments. Engine department would like clarification on minimum week­ end and holiday OT hours allowed for wiper. This will be brought to the attention of boarding patrolman in Houston. Chairman reported ship will arrive in Charleston, SC on June 14. Secretary thanked deck and engine departments for cooperation. Everything was running very smoothly. There is $270 in movie fund which will be turned over to radio operator to purchase new VCR. Steward department reported problem with keeping some basic items in stock such as bread, juice and KoolAid. Steward department given vote of thanks for a job well done despite lack of stores. Next ports: Charleston, SC; Port Ever­ glades, FL; Houston, TX, and Jack­ sonville, FL. MUim SUM JIUH (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), June 14—Ghairman A.A. Mohsin, Secretary/Chief Electrician C.J. Gallagher, Steward Delegate Jackson Fong. No disputed OT re­ ported, but deck department said shore gang made a lot of noise working at night in engine depart­ ment. Ship will pay off in Baltimore June 16. Captain instructed all crewmembers' failure to clear with regu­ latory officials could result in a fine, and each member would be respon­ sible for any fine incurred. Everyone was asked not to use door on crew deck going to engine room. Steward department given vote of thanks for a good job. OMf HUOSOM (OMI Corp.), June 16Chairman John O. Frazier, Secre­ tary Rafael Sepulveda, Educational Secretary Cari Woodward, Deck Delegate Tom Stephens, Engine Delegate B. Drumgoole, Steward Delegate Ali Hydera. Steward dele­ gate reported some disputed OT re­ ported by chief cook and asked that it be looked into. He is getting off this trip and all members hate to lose him. Chairman noted a cadet working on deck. This was brought to captain's attention and resolved. Chairman cautioned members on proper dress in mess hall and re­ minded crew to keep down noise when watching TV. New business included need for gaskets for reefer boxes and an exterminator service to get rid of roaches. Problem has gotten too large to handle by mem­ bers. OVERS&IS JffJVCitf (Maritime Overseas), June 18—Chairman Brian T. O'Uanlon, Secretary L. Martin, Ed­ ucational Director R. Gummans. All three departments reported disputed OT. Changing sailing board on weekends or any other time after 1900 hours is considered OT be­ cause members have to return back to the ship according to what was on the board when they left. Ship's chairman noted captain would not call for a replacement and there would not be a payoff this trip. Chairman said he will try to find out why this ship does not pay off every 90 days as per the agreement. TV and antenna need some repair work. k'-ki .1 (, OMBBEIS lumnr (Maritime Over­ seas), June 25—Chairman/QMED Pete Vasquez, Secretary Norman J. Duhe. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Chairman talked about need for some kind of insurance identifi­ cation card when going to doctor's office or hospital. Secretary stated Continued on page 16 ' '• 'm �"r-W mm^--'' 'M ivl-:•;• • • ^•. -; r, ••••,'••. Continued from page 15 r I ,.','''l2t"_;,'' &-r^'.. • ^•:%'-y;,:::V'\-y;:l ,%r'' I. • ' 1 It''S;- /tv v.>- ':S:^ .*• j^.. t r \• v:s< r..w: -•\ '• fcifi • Ik % . ' of Ships ^ nIligiBst ^ • fev:- I; -i - SOFASERS LOG . i «w-i'-i!!:f*-r» »•''•-..r^ -.V . every member should take time to go to Piney Point to upgrade so he or she will be ready for jobs of the future On all types of ships. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. PATRIOT (Ocean Carriers), June 4Chairman John S. Bertolino, Deck Delegate Edwin Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT in any departments. Chairman noted payoff would take place in Bahrain on or about June 13. Educational director advised crewmembers (o take advantage of upgrading opportunities available in Piney Point. Two motions made: one DEU should be added to crew and time on shuttle ships should be four months minimum with an op­ tion to stay six or eight months. Un­ der good and welfare, it was sug­ gested the ship be fumigated for roaches when next in dry dock. Steward department given vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port: Bahrain. MBCRT L Iff (Waterman Steamship Corp.), June 18—Chairman M. Trepp, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Edu­ cational Director B.F. Cooley, Deck Delegate C.D. Moll, Engine Dele­ gate William Parker. No disputed OT reported. One man in steward department got off injured in Singa­ pore and was replaced in the port of Suez. Engine department reported during voyage the day QMED was put to work under chief mate. The question was raised: Should practice of working a man outside his depart­ ment be allowed even with payment Of OT? Bosun was able to acquire the sum of $2(X) from sale of excess metals. This money was put into ship's fund. He noted there were no major problems aboard vessel and trip was smooth and weather per­ fect. He also reminded members of importance of donating to SPAD. Only by supporting SPAD can the SIU maintain a strong position in the maritime trades. Steward gave a short talk about benefits obtained by going to Piney Point and upgrading. Not only do members increase their earning power, but they leam skills that will assist them in all walks of life. Electrician asked all hands to let him know of any minor repairs. He said he would be glad to fix any­ thing that would make life more liv­ able aboard the Robert E. Lee. Next port: Newport News, VA. Sa-IAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), June 27—Chairman Robert U. Dillon, Secretary H.H. Fielder. No beefs or disputed OT. Captain thanked crew for cooperation. Sug­ gestion made to ask patrolman to find out why doors to engine room are left open at sea and in port. It makes ship hot and requires air con­ ditioner to work harder. Electrician suggested each member check his room thermostat. Needed repairs in­ clude the outside water cooler. SeaLand has agreed to fix tiles through­ out ship. Patrolman will be asked to find out about harassment of BR by chief engineer. SEA-tAMD DEVEIOPER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), June 27—Chairman Roger W. Pinkham, Secretary P. Lopez, Edu­ cational Director/Engine Delegate Michael P. Donlon, Deck Delegate Clyde B. Luse, Steward Delegate Jose Ortega. Disputed OT reported iii deck and steward departments. There is $100 in ship's movie fund. Chairman stated everything is run- Summary Annual Report Seafarers Welfare Fund - J. i f'- 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746 ning well and a new chairman would be elected next trip. Suggestion made to get another washer and dryer. Crewmembers were asked and encouraged to donate to ship's movie fund. Vote of thanks given to Chief Cook John Tinsley for a job well done. Next port: Tacoma, WA. SEA'IAHD DISCOVERY (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), June 6—Chairman Harry Fisher, Secretary J.R. Coll, Deck Delegate R. Rivera, Engine Delegate V. Martinez, Steward Delegate J.R. Salazar. No disputed OT reported. Latest Seafarers LOG was received aboard ship and posted for everyone to read. Crewmembers reported ship has been running short on food, but no action has been taken. According to the contract, fresh provisions are to be put onboard at every U.S. port. Bosun brought up need for clarification on deck department having to search ship under unsafe conditions in port of Haina. New washing machine is needed for crew laundry and some old repairs still have to be taken care of. Next port: San Juan, PR. SEA-IAMD FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), June 17—^Chairman L.E. Watson, Secretary L.A. Lamphere, Educa­ tional Director R. Chapman, Deck Delegate R. Caruthers, Engine Dele­ gate R. Schwender. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. There is $45 in ship's fund. Members will have a pilot pool next trip to get money for charcoal and other items necessary for a barbecue. Crew is supposed to be getting a new microwave for the lounge this trip. Information regar^ling new drug testing procedures was posted for all to read. Captain in­ spected rooms and found no major problems. Sea-Land Freedom will dock in Tacoma, WA at approxi­ mately 1500 hrs. All hands getting off were reminded to make sure rooms are clean for the next person. Educational director noted ship's performance record has been good for past month, according to current figures. Crew is doing a good job separating plastic from other trash. Crewmembers would like a second washer for laundry room for greasy clothes. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Next ports: Ta­ coma, WA and Yokohama, Japan. This is a summary of the annual report of the Serfarers Welfare Fund EIN 13-5557534 for the year ended December 31, 1987. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Re­ tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of ($21,215,323) as of December 31, 1987, compared to ($25,205,351) as of January 1, 1987. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,990,028. This in­ crease included unrealized appre­ ciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $30,467,439, including employer contributions of $30,089,529, mis­ cellaneous income of $4,095, and earnings from investments of $378,815. Plan expenses were $26,433,733. These expenses in­ cluded $2,581,733 in administra­ tive expenses and $23,852,000 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or Shipboard Sketches any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.30 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan adminis­ trator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and lia­ bilities of the plan and accompa­ nying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan ad­ ministrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the an­ nual report at the main office of the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of cov­ ering costs. Requests to the De­ partment should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. by Ben Graham ; "• - J1 I;.;' SEA-IAMD MARINER (Sea-Land Service), June 10—Chairman James Lewis, Secretary W. Spratley, Educational Director Joseph D. Disarno, Deck Delegate Oscar C. Wiley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary thanked all departments for helping keep ship clean. Educational direc­ tor stressed importance of contribut­ ing to SPAD and of upgrading skills at Piney Point. The SIU has one of the best schools around, and mem­ bers should be encouraged to make use of it. Motion made and sec­ onded that if one crewmember has to take a drug test, everyone should, including officers. Copies of latest Seafarers LOG were well received aboard ship. Steward thanked for his great barbecue. Next ports: Yoko­ hama and Kobe, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, with the next ex­ pected payoff on July 23 in Tacoma, WA. SEi-lilfVD MiW6fll0ff (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), June 25—Chairman Peter Bean, Secretary John Alamar, Edur Continued on page 18 -lit, V-rj; . ' A-- [ -,r>- I i'"- . '.ALr r "I was worried there for a minute. ..I thought I lost my OT sheets.* The cartoon above appeared in the March 11, 1960 edition of the Seafarers LOG. Brother Graham, who sailed in the deck department with the SIU, contributed many cartoons to the LOG. �SEFTEMBER, 1989 JjW-w ••.ii C.'. .l^•4,,.i;^-.•;-;-^•;^jfJy4^- Dispatchers' Report for inland Waters AUGUST 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Philadeijpiu^ Noitfoik Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Fianciscoi ^ Seattle Puerto Rico Houston j^gor^ St. Louis v: Piney PoiitiF Totals Micbad Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGlorgh>« Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red^' Camphell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Cafley, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vtcf President John Fay, y/re PresiV/ent <• Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs. MD 20746 (301)899-0675 piV' • ALGONAC 520 St. Glair River Dr. Algonac. Ml 48001 (313) 794-4988 • .1 BALTIMORE i ; 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore. MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU V"i' 636 Cooke St. Honolulu. HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. -Vr i Houston. TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE ;t 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City. NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. ???: Mobile, AL 36605 -' • (205) 478-0916 Mt ; : NEW BEDFORD '; 50 Union St. •' ^ New Bedford. MA 02740 (508)997-5404 : NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans. LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk. VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia. PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point. MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco. CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle. WA 98121 (206)441-1960 lim-' ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis. MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington. CA 90744 (213)549-4000 '• .. .. 53 . . ?i«*5(4SfHJ»r;*raE, ; Ii 15 31 Port New York i^adelphii| ENGINE DEPARTMENT Norfolk Mobile New Orleans packsonvUle iSan Francisp^ pWilmington SeaMe Puerto Rico Houston gonac St^ Louis Hney Totals 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 ':3r' 0 0 0 .0 ,S-j-'j - ® 5 0 0 25 0 0 45 • • -I 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 2 mmmrnm Port 8 0 .2 W. .-V '"A., Q &;.^i 0 0 23 0 0 0 "SQj yym • 0 34 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Y. }ti^i Ibrioik Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^ illan Fixuncisco ||Vilniiii|^n Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis p Piney Point ||i Totals 31 36 80 11 66 188 99 105 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Comnany/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Nan Priority AUGUST 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groui Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 19 y-lufe-'-,- ® 38 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 16 5 2.:rv 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0• 0 9 3'ii ir:w»E^'3rig Totals All Departments 9 ^9 42 0 61 28 0 26 47 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. '-rt'.' < .' 'ri •• " ri!. iv.- iy. 'fXy, i'- • STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port I.' < fv ''-S? V 91 I-->4 Seahren IniemaHoM Union Direaoif SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 4-'3 - • .-y �•®' iSK, ..i .-i' •?-SV-"-V ;• •S.t'V'':. SEAFARERS LOG 18 If'; 1'^ • Ili|fl9t of S|ii|ii L.-if.s i' rV • Continued from page 16 cational Director W.H. Walton. No beefs or disputed OT reported. At end of voyage 18— after steward buys blank tapes—there is expected to be $12.48 in ship's fund. Motions and suggestions made included the following: a three-man committee for contracts should go to sea for eight months and see how union members are putting up with long work days and fewer men, the ship should not sail again until a new ice machine has been put onboard, and Sea-Land should order Lava soap instead of some off-brand cleaning soap. Vote of thanks given to goodfeeding steward department. Stew­ ard department, in turn, thanked members for helping keep crew areas clean. :• ;• ,• '., . «.S. , * ' C:-' • F: ?•"•. fe; :v SEA-LAHO PAOR (Sea-Land Service), June 19—Chairman U. Nolan, Sec­ retary Joseph Williams, Educational Director C.R. Dunn, Engine Dele­ gate Richard Butch. No disputed OT reported. There is $70 in ship's movie fund. Crew would like ar­ rangements made for bus service to lessen danger of walking to and from ship while at port in Manila, PI. Crewmembers also do not have keys to mess hall and suggested captain have some made as soon as possi­ ble. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. Next port: Subic Bay, PI. SOT MAW ROaR (Waterman Steam­ ship Corp.), June4—^Chairman Wil­ liam Kratsas, Secretary E. Gray Sr., Educational Director J. Graham, Deck Delegate Richmond Matthews, Engine Delegate Charles D. Polk. Department delegates reported all is well in the three departments, with no beefs or disputed OT. Chairman stated it has been a great trip so far. Chief Mate Needham Wiggins will be retiring after this trip. Payoff will be in Rota, Spain on June 12. Secre­ tary noted there has been a lot of goodwill shown by crewmembers this trip. Goodwill always makes work aboard these vessels more tollerable, and it is hoped this will con­ tinue. Educational director reminded all members to continue to take ad­ vantage of union's school at Piney Point. Brother Frank Casby ex­ pressed his hope the union will con­ tinue to successfully fight to keep these military vessels under Water­ man operation. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a fine job. Next port: Rota, Spain. ship in Piney Point to do so as soon as possible. Vote of thanks was given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, CA. BALTIMORE (Apex Marine Corp.), July 5—Chairman James S. Rogers, Sec­ retary R. E. Hicks, Educational Di­ rector S. Perdikis, Deck Delegate Alan A. Bamett. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by the deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Un­ der good and welfare, it was noted that a vent in the laundry needs to be reopened. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: St. Croix. CAPE HORN (Interocean Man^ement), July 12—Chairman Howard Gibbs, Secretary J. Venables, Deck Dele­ gate Louis Smith, Engine Delegate Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Larry Hoffman. Ship's educational director reminded crew to upgrade in order to increase skills. Ship's treasurer reported $130 in the vessel fund. Departmental delegates re­ ported no diisputed OT or beefs. Un­ der good and welfare, discussion was held about reviewing vacation pay for those voyages that end be­ fore 120-day minimum. Also watch standers were told to notify the steward department so they could eat first. OIGIMS (Puerto Rico Marine), July 30—Chairman M. Silva,Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director E. Richman. Ship's chairman noted payoff scheduled for August 4 in Jackson­ ville, FL.Np beefs or disputed OT reported by the departmertt' dele- ^ gates.Under good and welfare, it was requested that crew dress prop­ erly before using the mess rooms. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. FALCON DUCHESS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), July 7—Chairman Leo Para­ dise, Secretary H. G. Williams, Ed­ ucational Director L. P. Wright, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnutt, Steward Delegate Jimmy. L.Williams. No disputed OT or beefs reported by the three depart­ ments. Under good and welfare, it was noted that the crew needs a new washer and the television needs two speakers. $IinrVK«fr(Bay Tankers), June 10— Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary Ron Fluker, Deck Delegate D. Seagle. Engine Delegate R. Groening, Steward Delegate T. Barrett. No beefs or disputed OT. Ship should anchor before noon on Jpne 11 in Long Beach, CA. Stores will be taken on. Payoff will probably be held at sea since ship has a very short stay in port this trip. All crew­ members getting off were reminded to leave rooms clean for next per­ son. Recent copies of Seafarers LOG were received aboard ship and passed around. Next ports: Long Beach, CA and Valdez, AK. GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), July 16—Chairman Donald Fleming, Secretary T. J. Smith, Educational Director C. Z. Sullivan, Deck Dele­ gate Stephen J. Argay, Engine Dele­ gate James A. Tims, Steward Dele­ gate Francisco Monsibais. Ship's chairman announced he might have to get off in Charleston and that it has been a pleasure sailing with the crew. Ship's treasurer reported $145 in the movie fund. Departmental delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Crew sent letter to head­ quarters regarding new duties for gangway watch. The problem of people going into crew-members' rooms when they are not present has been solved. The steward de­ partment was thanked for its work. Next port: Charleston. SC. nOMPSOH PASS (lOM), June 25— Chairman James R. Colson, Secre­ tary Louis E. Vidal, Educational Di­ rector John Gomard. Ship is due in Long Beach, CA on June 28 for a payoff and a Coast Guard inspection is expected at that time. Bosun strongly urged anyone who has not attended an upgrading class at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine). July 9—Chairman Ben Berberena, Secre­ tary Luis Iturrino, Educational Di­ rector Mark Ruhl, Deck Delegate Angel M. Velez, Engine Delegate Harry Kinsmen Jr., Steward Dele­ gate Stephanie Smith. Ship's chair­ man reported that there was a good crew onboard. No beefs or disputed OT noted by the deck, engine and Steward delegates. Under good and welfare, the crew said nothing has been done to repair rusty water. Also there are no facilities for waste plastics in port. GREAT LAND (Interocean Management Corp.), July 30—Chairman K. Craft, Secretary U. Ibert, Educational Di­ rector S. Senteney, Deck Delegate L. S. Seamm, Engine Delegate Almel Sherrai, Steward Delegate Willie Daly. Ship's treasurer reported $40. Under good and welfare, it was noted that members carry rags to clean grease in elevator and to break down boxes. Also, it was stated that the dumpster was full. Next port: Anchorage, AK. GROrOH (Apex Marine), July 2— Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director M. Lambeth, Deck Delegate Thomas Booth, Engine Delegate Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Delegate Michael Hammock. Ship's chairman urged crew to contribute to SPAD. He noted everything was running smoothly and the next payoff would be July 5 in Stapleton, NY. The de­ partmental delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Stapleton, NY. GUiKUU (Puerto Rico Marine), July 4-^Chairman Leggette Joftes, Secre­ tary Gilbert Murray, Deck Delegate Ronald Davis. Ship's chairman re­ ported the vessel would pay off upon arrival in port. Ship's secretary reminded crew of pay raise on July 1. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade when possible and to return movies when finished to the bridge. No beefs or disputed OT reported from the deck, engine and steward delegates. Under good and welfare, it was noted that too many people are eating aboard ship and sleeping in lounge when vessel is in Puerto Rico. Also, the erew thanked the steward department. ITB MOBILE (Apex Marine Corp.), July 27—Chairman G. D. Diefenbach, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate A. Ahmad, Steward Dele­ gate Heath G.Bryan. Ship secretar­ y's reported it was a pleasure to work with a professional cook like Brother Heath Bryan. He also noted that the pleasant crew aboard meant smooth sailing. Department dele­ gates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: St. Croix. LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), July 30—Chairman V. J. Ardowski, Sec­ retary C. M. Modellas, Educational Director A. F. Sankolewicz. Ship's chairman stressed safety prevention. He pointed out that good house­ keeping prevents onboard fires, and common sense in the time of an emergency is the best way to avoid or minimize physical injuries. He announced the next payoff would be August 3 in Oakland, CA. Depart­ mental delegates reported no dis­ puted OT or beefs. The crew re­ ported a smooth sail. Next port:* Oakland, CA. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), July 9—Chair­ man J. W. Garner, Secretary Alex­ ander P. Reyer, Educational Direc­ tor Dan Brass. Ship's chairman noted that nine unlicensed crew­ members were to be relieved upon arrival in Tobata, Japan. He urged everyone to contribute to SPAD. Secretary reminded crew to work safely and stay healthy. Ship's treas­ urer reported $500 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported from the deck, engine and steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Tobata, Japan. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine), July 16—Chairman Winston Shanks, Sec­ retary Jose Ross, Educational Direc­ tor Kenneth Hart. Ship's chairman reported everything to be in good shape. No beefs or disputed OT of­ fered by departmental delegates. Under good and welfare, steward department was thanked for its fine job. Visiting Jacksonville patrolman urged the steward department to confirm OT situation when vessel paid off in New York. . ^ MORU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), July 16—Chairman Pete Lonk, Sec­ retary Nicholas Rodriguez Jr. Ship's chairman reported that the captain rCbmmended the crewTor doing itsjob to secure engine room fire. He noted that the firefighting course had helped all members and that the ship would be headed for the San FranCisco, CA or Portland, OR shipyard because of the fire. He also reported on the pay raises which started July I. Finally, he thanked the members of the deck, engine and steward de­ partment and the riding crew. No beefs or disputed OT reported from engine and steward delegates. Under good and welfare, the crew thanked the steward department for an excel­ lent job. The captain said Chief Steward Nicholas Rodriguez and Chief Cook Florencio P. Umali were the finest with whom he had sailed. Next port: Crockett, CA. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), July 23—Chairman W. Tailman, Secretary R. Spencer. Ship's chair­ man reported all was well on the vessel. He announced that ship's treasurer, Louie Diaz, had $195 in the movie fund. Departmental dele­ gates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. While it is the policy of the Sea­ farers LOG to print as many di­ gests of ship's minutes as possible, occasionally, due to space limita­ tions, some will be omitted. NOTICE TO SlU GOVERNMENT SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from SIU members in the government services division. Please send the LOG material: articles, letters, drawings, photos, etc. Please identify individuals in photos from left to right with name and rating. Mail all information directly to the Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. • �•iiiiiiliiiTiiiifniVrt'-ir-- ^>ii: —n""'' SCnmBCR, 1989 K-:- ^••^.••-^••?/>f;''.»i^.:^>if-"--.-.' C^T^r-r'^-virfcViC.':Trv-:-.:••; .r p 19 •.'-•'^;../:'^'.a^sJ: '.'iv Nazario Retires 25 Union Men Go on PeflSfOft This month, the LOG re­ ceived notification on the re­ tirement of 25 members of the SIU. Among them was 62year-old Samuel Nazario, who was active in both the Atiantic and the Pacific. SAMUEL NAZARIO I Samuel Nazario received his first SIU pension check this spring after m6f(fe than 30 years with the Seafarers International Union. The Puerto Rican native came aboard in 1957 when he worked in the steward department on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Leilani. The next year, he rode the maiden voyage of the S.S. Atlantic. During 1960, Brother Nazario worked for the union in the port of San Juan. During the 1970s, he sailed on Prudential Lines ships. After graduating fi-om a 1980 steward recertification projpnm, Nazario went to work for American Hawaii Cruises aboard the S.S. Independence. He served three weeks as the Chief • steward'before being '' ' promoted to Hotel Mant^erv a position he kept until 1984 when the company > eliminated it during reorganization. Nazario continued to sail out of the port of San Francisco until he retired. He lives in Napa, CA, with his wife, Sydney Ann. - Other SIU members who have started receiving pension checks include: IfiBp Sea J7RANK G. BARONE Frank G. Barorte, 65, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York through le^Andfew Fumse^ Tiraini^^ School. He sailed in the deck department from the port of Philadelphia and had a record of volunteering for strike details. Brother Darone served in the U.S, Army from 1943 to 1945. "iTie Philadelphia native resides in Yeadon, PA. CLIFFORD E. FEURTADO Clifford E. Feurtadd, 65, t^came a book member in 1973 in the port of Houston. The Honduran native sailed in the steward departraent; He shipped through the ptifts of Houston and New ^ Orleans. Brother FeuitadO lives in New Orleans, LA. MELVIN J. GALLIER Melvin J. Gallier, 65, first sailed with the SIU in 1956.The Port Arthur, TX native sailed in the engine department and served on Cities Services' ships early in his career. Brother Gallier participated in the 1961 Suwannee Steamship organizing drive and the 1971 SIU crew conference. He shipped out of the port of Houston and lives in Altair, TX. DAVID W. GILBERT David W. Gilbert, 40, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1968. Brother Gilbert was bom in Mt. Kisco, NY and resides in Oyster Bay, NY. JUAN Ii:. H^ANDEZ Juan E. Hernandez, 65, started sailing in 1949. He joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New Yoric. The en^ne department veteran was bom in Manati, PR. He sailed out of the ports of Santurce and Baltimore. Brother Hemandez served in the U.S. Army in 1945* He V ^ves in Carolina, PR- v ;v ^ raCHARD E. iOBEFE Richard E. Keefe, 65, received his SIU book in ; 1963 in the port of Wilmington, CA. The New Market, NH native was a 16year veteran of the U.S. Navy before joining the union. Brother Keefe worked in the steward department. He makes his home in San Francisco, CA. CQRff^llitYRICK Corbert R. Myrick, 65, igraduated Ifirom the Andrew Fumseth ^Training school in Baftiffiofe before joining the SIU in 1%3. Brother Myrick was bom in Reidsville, NC. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 through 1947. He resides in Danville, VA. JOHN R, NELSON John R. IN-elson. 65, eceivCd is SIU bdok in !1948 in the Jmrtof New Horn in Fa^^ Point, OH, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Nelson sailed in the deck department from the port of Wilmington, He attended the 1972 education conference. Tie makes his home in Yakima, WA: w HOWARD L. MILSTEAD Howard L. Milstead, 63, joined the SIU in 1957. He sailed in the engine department, often with Maritime Overseas. Brother Milstead was bom in Mobile, AL and Uves in Houston, TX. CALVIN NIX Calvin Nix, 64, started in the Great Lakes Division where he received his book in the port of Detroit in 1960. He eventually transferred to the Deep Sea Division and sailed in the deck department. Brother Nix served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He Uves in HendersonviUe, NC, where he was bom. JAMES C. NORTHCUTT James C. Northcutt, 62, joined fhe SIU in San Francisco in 1961. Oie Savannah, TN native sailed in the deck department and graduated from the union's bosun recertification class in 1975. Brother Northcutt sailed out of the port of Houston, where he still Uves. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. A. M.PELTON • A* M. Pdton, 65, first^alled ' for the SIU in 1953 from the port of New York. The Brooklyn native served in the deck department. Brother Pelton was active in picket duty in 1962 and 1963. He attended the 1970 crew conference. Pensioner Pelton pulled hitches in both the Army and Navy during the 1940s. He makes his home in Oxford, CA. RAYMOND W. ROGERS Raymond W. Rogers, 65, received his SIU permit in 1965 in the port of Jacksonvil e. He sailed in the deck department after serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy. Brother Rogers was bom in Blofton, FL. He sailed from the port of Jacksonville where he stiU Uves. , •'v""::' native worked in the steward department and shipped out of the port of Baltimore. Brother Strickland served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He resides in Manassas Park,VA. LEONARD A. WRIGHT Leonard A. Wright, 64, received his SIU book in 1944 in the port of SlbrfoUt, VA. He sailed in the deck department. The Norfolk native now caUs Reno, NY home. Mettil ROBERT BLAKE Robert Blake, 69, joined the union in 1%2 in the port of Philadelphia. He worked in the engine department. Boatman Blake was bom in New Haven, CT. He resides in Lester, PA. WILLIAM DELESLlNE WilUam DelesUne, 66, received his union book in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, VA. The Bradenton, FL native attended the 1984 Sonat conference. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman DelesUne Uves in Chesapeake,V A. JOHN A. EVANS John !A. Evans, 61, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He has a martcr, inland waters and pilotage license and sailed as captain. In 1978, Boatman Evans attended the Curtis Bay Tankers educational coherence. The Fleeton, VA native served in the U.S. Nayy from 1944 to 1946. He calls AnhapoUs, MD home. EDSELNORRIS Edsel iNorris, 65, joined the ISIU in 1960 in the jportof Norfolk, VA. He served in the deck department and sailed as a Captain. Boatman Norris was bom in Supply, NC, where he StiU lives. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946. James T. Robison, 62, joined the union in 1962 in tile port of "BL Louis, MO. The RALPH J. SMITH Ralph J. Smith, 62, joined the SIU in 1962. He shipped in the engine department. Brother Smith served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was bom in Roanoke, VA and Uves in Port Arthur, TX* both the Naval Reserves and Coast Guard in the 1940s and 1950s. Boatman Robison worked in the deck department. He lives in Montgomery, AL. WILLIAM H. STRICKLAND WilUam H. Strickland, 65, first sailed with the SIU in 1951. The North CaroUna ELWOpD D. KITFRELL Elwood D. KittreU, 62, started working in the deck department with the Mobile r-a —i-i-i .A',; Towing CQ. in 1956. He received his SIU book in 1959. Boatman KittreU was bom in Mobile, AL. He attended the 1977 educational conference. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Pensioner KittreU resides in Saraland, AL. Greai lakes HPUMAN L« Herman L. Dorranee, 65, received his union book in 1%1. Early in lis career he sailed out of the ports of Alpena and Frankfort. Pensioner Dorranee worked in the deck department as a wheelsman. He was bom in Mechinaw City, MI. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Dorranee makes his home in Petoskey, ML : -V :- vV }:• ROY L. POWERS Roy L. Powers, 59, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Frankfort, MI. He served in the steward department. Brother Powers was bom in Elbert, MI and resides in Fort Wayne, IN. Publit Health HospHal Records Available from Government Many veteran seafarers re­ ceived medical treatment at United States Public Health Service Hospitals before those facilities were shut in 1981. The SIU has received sev­ eral requests from members inquiring about how to obtain their medical records from the USPHS hospitals. If you need to obtain your medical records you may write to: PHS Health Data Center, GWL Hansen's Disease Center, Carville, LA 70721 To help speed the process, make sure you include your name, date of birth, social se­ curity number, where you were treated and the approxi­ mate date of your treatment. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage If you or your dependent's lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. I-800-CLAIMS.4 (1-800-252.4674) , or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. •:' ••/'f . j®';-';- A' •' , �.'iif ij-;:^vwj-aa^'«B«iaa33aaai8aj^^ SCAFARERS106 V^''''s i" LEGAL Summary Annual Report Seafarers Vacation Fund 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746 M4M ;• . i- :. :. This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31, 1987. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee REtirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of ($2,901,671) as of December 31, 1987, compared to a deficit of ($4,756,642) as of Jan­ uary 1,1987. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,854,971. This increase included unrealized de­ preciation, amounting to $1,755, in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $30,586,754, including employer contributions of $30,338,305, and earnings from investments of $248,449. Plan expenses were $28,730,028. These expenses in­ cluded $3,194,213 in administra­ tive expenses, $23,850,475 in ben­ efits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $1,685,340 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.30 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof., You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a state­ ment of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and ac­ companying notes, or both, If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administra­ tor, these two statements and ac­ companying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. De­ partment of Labor upon payment of covering costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ gram, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. The following list of attorneys is provided for the eonvenience of Seafarers who may have need for legal assistance. Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. MobUe, AL 36602 (205)433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213)834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415)981-4400 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Aye. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504)885-9994 KristiPost Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-6207 (504)524-6208 Maryfauid Charles Heymiah Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301)539-6%7 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton & Associates, PA. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 879-9842 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312)263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618)254-1127 (800)851-5523 toll-free Massachusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New Yoric, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215)893-9000 Maigaret Browning Spear, WUdermM, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-0101 Texas Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-4422 Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 ^ (313) 532-1220 . Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins &Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 1-800-554-8119 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 SeatUe,WA 98119 (206)285-3610 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and lnland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers App^ Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, '9^, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ^nks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Aiiy time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, tnals, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and puiposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of tirade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improperconduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �1.'^'-''Cv SCPTEMBCR, 1989 Deep Sea MARVIN P. BENNETT Marvin P. Bennett, 69, died June 25, 1989. The Georgia native worked in the deck department. He received his work permit in the port of Houston in July 1956 and his full book in the port of Lake Charles in November 1958. Besides sailing from the above ports. Brother Bennett also sailed out of the port of Boston. His pension was approved in May 1969. EILIF H. BRONDELSBO Eilif H. Brondelsbo, 83, passed away on February 19, 1989. He was born in Norway and served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in August 1950. Brother Brondelsbo attended the pensioners conference at Piney Point in 1970, shortly after he retired. EDWIN L. BROWN Edwin L. Brown, 84, died on January 9, 1989. Born in Rock Falls, IL, Brother Jrown began his SIU career in 1951 by sailing in the steward department on Waterman vessels out of the port of San Francisco. He began receiving his pension in April 1972. He is survived by his wife, Lillian. AUSTIN W. CARTER Austin W. Carter, 73, passed away on March 6, 1989. He was bom in Alabama and joined the SIU in October 1942 in the port of Norfolk. Brother Carter worked in the deck department. He sailed primarily out of the ports of Tampa and Jacksonville. He retired in 1978. His wife, Mary Elizabeth, survives him. PETER CHOPLINSKI Peter Choplinski, 77, died on February 9, 1989. The New York native served in the deck department after joining the SIU in April 1953 in the port of New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1939 until 1940. Brother Choplinski started receiving his pension in February 1977. He had retired to Lynn, MA. EDWARD F. COSTIN Edward F. Costin, 71, passed away on March 30, 1989. He was bom ' Maryland. Brother Costin joined the union in August 1947 in the port of Baltimore. He served in the steward department. Costin was approved for his pension in November 1980. NICHOLAS D'AMANTE Nicholas D'Amante, 71, died March 8, 1989. The Brooklyn native sailed in the steward department. He joined the SIU in November 1955. Brother D'Amante nided his union by walking picket line duty in the 1961 New York Harbor strike and serving in 1976 on both the auditing committee and the special tallying committee. He served in the Army during 1946. D'Amante retired in June 1985. ANTHONY J. DUGAS Anthony J. Dugas, 88, died April 11, 1989. The Louisiana native joined the SIU in January 1939 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Dugas worked in the deck department. He retired in January 1969. OSCAR nOUEROA Oscar Figueroa, 77, died March 9, 1989. He was bom in Puerto Rico and joined the SIU in April 1944 at the port of New York. {Brother Figueroa worked in the engine department. He started receiving his pension in January 1978 and had retired to New Orleans;. He is survived by his son, Oscar Jr. PETER GARVIN Peter Garvin, 88, died March 5, 1989, at the Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. Bom in South Carolina, Brother Garvin began sailing for the SIU in 1944 in the steward department. Early in his career, he served on Ore Steamship Company vessels. He retired in September 1968. Garvin was buried at King Memorial Park in Randallstown, MD. He is survived by his wife, Daisy; three children: Leroy, Lawrence and Louise; two step children: Thomas and Rosetta; two sisters; 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. STANLEY GELAK Stanley Gelak, 75, passed away April 5, 1989. The New York native )egan his career in the deck department when he joined the SIU in June 1941 in the port of Philadelphia. He switched to the steward department in 1%2 before retiring in August 1979. He is survived by his sister, Sophie Stevenson. HERMAN W. GIRARD Herman W. Girard, 85, died on Febraary 28, 1989. Bom in New Hampshire, Brother Girard served in the Army during 1942 and 1943. He joined the union in June 1948 in the port of New York and worked in the steward department. Girard began his retirement in December 1969. His sister. Bertha Giffin, survives him. LAMAR GRIBBON Lamar Gribbon, 58, passed away on Febmary 5, 1989. The deck department member was bom in Mount Carmel, PA. Brother Gribbon served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953. He received his book in December 1955 in the port of San Francisco. He shipped out of the ports of New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco during his career. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. GAY L. HAMMETT Gay L. Hammett, 43, died on March 29, 1989. Bom in Oregon, Sister Hammett worked primarily on the S.S. Constitution as a purser. She received her book in June 1987 in the port of Sari Francisco. She was an active member at the time of her death. She is survived by her mother, Gerri Dye. EDWARDO C. HERRERO Edwardo C. Herrero, 70, died January 27, 1989. Brother Herrero was born in Guam. He joined the union in November 1970 in the port of New York. He served in the steward department. Herrero retired to Dublin, CA, in October 1983. He is survived by his brother. WESLEY P. JACKSON Wesley P. Jackson, 79, passed away June 10, 1989. The Louisiana native served in the Navy from 1927 to 1930. He joined the union in September 1951 in the port of Philadelphia and worked in the deck department. Brother Jackson retired in December 1973. He is survived by his sister, Ruth McCormick. EDWARD S. JOHNSEN Edward S. Johnsen, 62, died on April 21, 1989. The engine department member was bom in Denmark. When he ' began his SIU career in 1951, he served primarily on Waterman Steamship vessels. He graduated from a 1976 QMED upgraders class at SHLSS. He retired in March 1986 and is survived by his brother, Preben. ROY J. JONES Roy J. Jones, 64, passed away April 3, 1989. Bom in Charleston, SC, he joined the SIU in July 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Jones served in the deck department. Toward the end of his career, Jones worked for the Sea-Land shore gang on the West Coast. He started to receive his pension in March 1984. His wife, Helen, survives him. RICHARD J. KAHLLO Richard J. Kahllo, 58, died February 24, 1989. He was bom in Woodland, MI. Brother Kahllo served in the Navy from 1950 to 1954. He joined the union in January 1966 in the port of San Francisco. He was working in the engine department when he passed away. His father, Clifford, survives him. OSKAR KIRS Oskar Kirs, 75, passed away March 26, 1989. Born in Estonia, he started working for the SIU in 1950 through the port of New York. Early in his career, the deck department member served aboard Seatrain and Isthmian vessels. He walked the 1961 New York Harbor picket line. Brother Kirs retired in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Hanna. WILLARD R. LAYTON Willard R. Layton, 63, passed away June 29, 1989 at his home in Lakehead, CA. The South Carolina native joined the SIU in March 1944 in the port of Savannah. His time in the union was intermpted by the Army from 1954 to 1955. He worked in the deck department. Brother Layton retired December 1984. He was buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Savannah, GA, on July 5, 1989. FREDERICK G. MOSEBACH Frederick G. Mosebach, 33, passed away Febmary 28, 1989. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Mosebach joined the union after completing training at SHLSS in 1977. He worked in the engine department and upgraded through SHLSS to QMED by 1982. Mosebach walked the picket lines in several SIU beefs. He was an active member at the time of his death. His mother, Mary Jackson, survives him. JESSE S. OLAES Jesse S. Olaes, 65, died Febmary 9, 1989. Bom in the Philippines, he was a 1966 graduate of the Marine Cooks and Stewards training facility. Brother Olaes worked primarily on vessels for the American President Lines and Delta Lines. He retired in June 1987. His wife, Purita, survives him. JOSEPH F.OTA Joseph F. Ota, 70, died on May 17, 1989. Born in Honolulu, Brother Ota joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959 before it merged with the SIU. He worked mainly on American President Lines vessels and was active at the time of his death. His wife, Mary Josephine, survives him. LUTHER J. PATIN Luther J. Patin, 74, passed away on March 1, 1989. The St. Landry, ^A, native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. He got his first SIU working permit in 1951. He served in the deck department. Brother Patin started receiving his pension in June 1973. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. 'y • "-"j -• • -i'- W&M GEORGE PERDREAUVILLE George Perdreauville, 73, , died April 12, 1989. He was bom in New Orleans and served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Perdreauville joined the SIU in May 1954 in the port of New Orleans. The engine department member upgraded to QMED at SHLSS in 1974. He retired from the union in March 1976. He is survived by his wife, Lydia. GUILLERMO LOPEZ PEREZ Guillermo Lopez Perez, 59, passed .away October 3, 1988. Born in Puerto Rico, he joined the union after graduating from the union's New York training facility in 1962. Brother Perez upgraded his engine department status to FWT in 1966. He last worked for the SIU in 1984. His wife, Maria, survives him. ROBERT T. RENTZ Robert T. Rentz, 44, died June 23, 1989. He joined the SIU during 1964 in his native Baltimore after attending the Andrew Fumseth draining school there. He worked in the en^ne department before receiving his pension in January 1989. He is survived by his wife, Mildred. Continued on page 22 IL_- - jifSi • -V" ,'4 '"4 �TW^ W SeAFMBtSLOG |,-||;.r Continued from page 21 JOSEPH RICHOUX Joseph Richoux, 63, passed away June 19, 1989. The Louisiana native joined the union in June 1946 in the port of Norfolk. He worked in the deck department. Brother Richoux started receiving his pension in November 1987. li^.^f-. Is?', iS': WALTER H. ROGERS Walter H. Rogers, 74, died on April 18, 1989. Brother Rogers, who was 7om in San Francisco, first worked for the SIU in September 1966 at the port of Seattle. The deck department member retired in February 1980. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice. JACK W. SAGER Jack W. Sager, 49, passed away on June 13, 1^9. The Rochester, NY, native served in the Navy form 1956 to 1960. He joined the SIU in September 1962 in the port of Wilmington. He was sailing in the deck department when he died. He is survived by his mother, Georgianna Sager. EDWARD P. SAVICKAS Edward P. Savickas, 66, died in an automobile accident on June 20, 1989, near Bagley, MI. The Detroit native started his SIU career in 1960 in the Great Lakes division before switching to deep sea. He earned his book by organizing the R.V. Conrad. Brother Savickas upgraded his engine department status to QMED at the union's school during 1977 and 1978. He was an active member at the time of his death. His remains were cremated and interred at American Crematory in Gaylord, ML : ^l:-: Ns; If •"•Tj -C' I; hrtr yv *7' WILLIAM S. SHARP William S. Sharp passed away March 17, 1989, in Jacksonville, FL. He started sailing in the SIU in 1951 in the deck department. He primarily sailed out of the port of Jacksonville. Brother Sharp began receiving his pension in January 1982. He is survived by his wife and two sons, William Jr. and Greg, who both sail with the SIU. JOHN E. SILKY John E. Silky, 72, died March 29, 1989. He joined the SIU in Noveniber 1944 in the port of Mobile. Brother Groof lakes Silky sailed in the deck department before he retired in November 1981. He is survived by his wife, Edna. BEVERLY R. SMALL Beverly R. Small, 76, passed away March 9, 1989. Bom in Kansas, Brother Small worked in the deck department after joining the union in July 1944 in the port of New Orleans. He acquired his pension in Febraary 1979. PETER TAIJR Peter Tai Jr, 71, died Febraary 18, 1989. He was bora in Honolulu. Brother Tai was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards union starting in 1959. He retired from the SIU in 1982. He is survived by his daughter, Rodetta Siliado. PAUL E. TATMAN Paul E. Tatman, 79, died in February 1989. Brother Tatman, a native of Spokane, WA, started his SIU career in the port of New York in 1955. His early service in the deck department included working on several ships belonging to Waterman Steamship Company. He retired in April 1978. RAYBON THREATT Raybon Threatt, 58, passed away on March 7, 1989. The Alabama native served in the Navy from 1946 to 1950. He joined the SIU in October 1960 in the port of Houston. He was an active member of the deck department at the time of his death. CLINTON HARVEY WARD Clinton Harvey Ward, 70, passed away February 5, 1989. Brother Ward, who was bora in Alabama, served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in June 1957 in the po^rt of Lake Charles. He sailed in the deck department with his last ship being the Overseas New York. Taylor retired from the union in May 1981. WILLIAM WOODS William Woods, 70, died March 31, 1989. The steward department member was bora in Tyler, TX. He joined the union in November 1956 in the port of Seattle. Brother Woods retired in October 1979. He is survived by his wife, Vivian. FRANCES H. BROWN Frances H. Brown, 82, died at his home in his native Conneaut, OH, on une 23, 1989. Brother Brown worked as a fireman for the Great. Lakes Towing Company. He joined the SIU in July 1961 in the port of Cleveland. His burial took place at the Glenwood Cemetery in Conneaut on June 26. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, and son, James R. CHARLES A. CENTALA Charles A. Centala, 75, died May 3, 1989. Bora in Rodger City, MI, Brother Centala joined the SIU in October 1960 in the port of Detroit. He served in the engine department before retiring in October 1978. He is survived by his wife, Gladys. VICTOR A. BROWN Victor A. Brown, 79, passed away at the Alvin (TX) Community Hospital on June 6, 1989. The Canadian native worked in the engine department. He joined the SIU in November 1957 in the port of Houston. He worked for the Gulf Canal Lines and G«&H Towing Company. Brown was buried at South Memorial Park Cemetery in Pearland, TX, on June 9, 1989. His wife, Maria, survives him. SAM DESALVO Sam DeSalvo, 76, passed away March 31, 1989. Bora in Napoleonville, LA, Brother DeSalvo joined the union in September 1955 in the port of New Orleans. He worked in the deck department for Dixie Carriers before he retired in June 1976. His wife, Sarah, survives him. January 1%1 in the port of Norfolk. He worked in the engine department for vessels belonging to Gulf Atlantic Transport and Curtis Bay Towing. O'Neal retired in September 1973. He is survived by his widow, Ida. ULNER RICHARDSON Ulner Richardson, 79, died February 3, 1989. Bora in Lynnville, TN, Brother Richardson started working with the SIU in 1948 while employed by the G&H Towing Company. He served in the deck department. Richardson retired from the union in September 1971. He is survived by his wife, Hesta. ED SMITH Ed Smith, 75, passed away at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, MO, on June 3, 1989. Bora in Arkansas, Brother Smith worked on the Delta Queen riverboat as a fireman. He retired from the SIU in 1987. Smith was buried on June 7, 1989, in Laurel Hill Cemetery, St. Louis. His daughter, Emma Jean Smith, survives him. HUBERT E. HOBBS DARRALD F. HETHORN Darrald F. Hethorn, 70, passed away June 15, 1989. Bora in Lansing, MI, Brother Hethorn served in the Navy from 1944 to 1945. He acquired his SIU book in November 1971 in the port of Detroit. He worked in the steward department for the Huron Cement Company. Hethorn retired in 1980. His wife, Ruth, survives him. EUGENE L. KOSS Eugene L. Koss, 61, died December 17, 1988. He served in the Army from 946 to 1948 and Navy from 1950 to 1954. A Chicago native. Brother Koss joined the SIU in his hometown in 1973. He worked in the engine department for American Steamship early in his career. Koss graduated from a 1978 FOWT upgrading course at the Seafarers school. He was an active member at the time of his death. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Grabski. ADAM H. SMITH Adam H. Smith, 66, died June 2, 1989. The Indiana native joined the SIU in April 1949 in the port of Milwaukee. He worked in the engine department. Brother Smith upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. His wife, Fiorina, survives him. Hubert E. Hobbs, 75, died March 30, 1989. The Washington, NC, native worked in the engine department for the Curtis Bay Towing Company. He joined the SIU in February 1961 in the port of Norfolk and retired in 1984. Brother Hobbs is survived by his wife, Mabel, and two children, Joan and Diane. ARTHUR JERDEE Arthur Jerdee, 63, died on May 13, 1989. He was bora in New Hampton, lA, and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Jerdee joined the union in July 1974. He was active in the deck department when he passed away. His brother, James, survives him. ALFONSO KOWCKO , Alfonso Kopicko, 61, died February 17, 1989. He worked in the steward department after joining the union in August 1969 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Kopicko served in the Army fr^om 1953 to 1955. He was an active member at the time of his death. His sister, Ida Lepure, survives him. MILON M. O'NEAL Milon M. O'Neal, 78, passed away on March 6, 1989 in his native Hatteras, NC. Brother O'Neal joined the union in ALVIN R. TAYLOR Alvin R. Taylor, 70, passed away February 16, 1989. Bora in West Point, VA,. Boatman Taylor served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in 1%3 and worked in the engine department for Curtis Bay Towing. He retired in May 1981 to Virginia Beach, VA. He is survived by his daughter, Thelma T. Adkins, and son Alvin Jr. ARNOLD FERGUSON Arnold Ferguson, 62, died at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Saginaw, Ml, on August 16, 1989. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. Brother Ferguson worked in the deck department after joining the SIU at the port of Alpena in March 1965. He was buried at the Hubbard Lake (Ml) Cemetery with full military honors on August 19, 1989. Surviving Ferguson are his daughter, Kathleen; three brothers, Victor, Kenneth and Rex; and a sister, June Wagner. ADOLPH SLABY Adolph Slaby, 88, passed away on September 10, 1989. Brother Slaby was bora in Germany. He joined the SIU in December 1961 at the port of Chicago as an employee of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. He retired on a disability pension in April 1966. Slaby is survived by his wife, Mary. �jtrltnUftK, Iror •77^;7i;77j:T:;, ''7::7;':;;v7ij;Yi:il|tilP3ES'WK^^WY77 7:V I .) .11). ..i.v '"lii^y -• a>'''. ' - m ^i;'r • •'f Pn^nm 6$^ to Imfi^ Ihritimo loiu^ M Pmm June through September 1989 The following is the current course schedule for June—December 1989 at T^e Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Tlie course schedule tnay change to reflect the membership'&and industty'sf .'needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Chedk-ln Date CoMfse QMED---Any Rating Flr«nian/Watertender and Oiler October 30 Eiectro-IIydraulks November 6 Marble Electrical Tecbnician November 13 RefHj^rathm Malnt. & Operafi^ October 2 Diesel Ekigine Technology November 20 Hydraulics WHding October 2 '"Ail students in flie Engine Department will have two (2) Familiarization at tite their regular course. Deck Upgndittg Causes • .' Y. • 'KA - . .€ ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course September 25 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers Whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. •r -7, llecerHKc0ien Pngrems Oct<dier27 December is Octob4»23 December 11 " Chedc-In Date September 25 Course B<»un Recertlficatlon CmnpleBott Date .. • > November 6 7:fWi;; i'*. ^ tt- . • '77;4®: .7, (i mFARERrHmY^NMBERG SCHOOL OF SEAIMNSHIP Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: • Yes (First) (Last) No • Primary Language Spoken_ Telephone. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. Mo./Day/Year (Zip Code) CPR: • Yes Date of Birth. (Middle) (State) No^ Date Available for training (Street) (City) No • Firefighting: • Yes Upgnill^ Applicatiett Address- :®77 October 13 ' • .:^7^,7•-Y77'|fei|7; Name. October 27 weeks of Sealift Check-In Completion Date Date Course The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) Octidier 30 December II 7 Adult Basic Education (ARAE) October 30 December 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) October 30 December 9 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Hew Coum 7 Decembers December 15 FelMniary2C90) November 10 December IS 19t9 Mdiilt Uucaion Schedule Check-In Cknuj^tion Coune Date Date Able Seaman October 30 December 8 Radar Refkesher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions fu* starting dat^ Radar Certification (follows Limited License course) November 13 November 17 Lifeboat September 18 September 29 October 16 October 27 November 13 November.24 •;••: ;;,; , ',)7 :. December II December 22 :LNG-SeI^Study , (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled '^ ?' .7 ' . , courses.) Tankerman October 16 October 27 September 18 September 29 Sfamdator Shijj^liain^^ October 23 November 3 December 4 December 15 *Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken^ Oil Spill Prevedtkm Completion Dote " (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. VESSEL RATING HELD 7'7(t- DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED ....y;71 Social Security #_ Seniority ^ Book #DepartmenL Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Arc you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. to Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. DATE. SIGNATURE- DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate G Radar Observer Unlimited G Master Inspected Towing Vessel G Towboat Operator Inland G Celestial Navigation G Simulator Course ENGINE G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G Certificate Programs STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) |Y- RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; Seafarers Harry Luiidebeig Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 —— .-.-•r-. < f . i-'-. •'; \4 _'.ui I;, .vv �24 ::3S|®I:'^^':|ii|il^i|siB Foreign Cruise Ship Actions Would Have Been Xriminar Under U.S. Fiag, Coast Guard Says "This is a question of organi­ zational ethics. This had the sup­ port and knowledge of the senior management. Obviously no one cared about the situation." So said Lt. Commander Charles Brantley of the U.S. Coast Guard in describing why a Panamanianflag cruise ship could not sail out of the port of Tampa last month. A faulty fire-extinguishing sys­ tem aboard the passenger ship cost about 700 passengers a five-day cruise from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico and back last month. Lt. Cmdr. Brantley noted the system suffered "an 80 percent loss of capability with a fUll load of passengers being carried. "Other than the lifeboats, noth­ ing is more serious than the central firefighting system in the engine room," he said. "This was an unbelievable situation." Coast Guard inspectors discov­ ered the inoperable system after receiving an anonymous tip, ac­ cording to the St. Petersburg Times fc:^- and the Miami Herald. The tip turned out to be true and the ship stayed in port until repairs were made. Coast Guard officials realized no one cared about the situation . . the vessel had sailed "at least four, times" with the faulty equipment, Brantley said. Because of the ship's foreign registry, the Coast Guard was very limited in what it could do. However, it enforced the strongest punishment it could by not allowing the ship to sail with U.S. passengers aboard. "If this had been an American ship, it could have merited crim­ inal action," Brantley continued. "If this had been an American ship, we'd have taken the master (Editor's note: The Seafarers LOG has joined in a campaign with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Chil­ dren to help locate children who have run away or who have been abducted. Seafarers who have information or who spot any of these children are urged to call the National Center or the local authorities whose numbers are listed with each article.) ife'. . <.••'.c •• • "W- lation. Some had flown from other parts of the country and Canada. They had their money tied up in the voyage. Veracruz, One of Many In 1988, two foreign-flag pas­ senger ships which sail from Flor­ ida reported fires to the National Transportation Safety Board. However, foreign-flag ships are under no obligation to report ac­ cidents if they occur in interna­ tional waters. The NTSB has rec­ ommended that Congress pass legislation to increase safety reg­ ulations governing the operations of U.S.-based foreign-flag passen­ ger ships. Brantley noted that the Coast Guard will react to anonymous tips when they are received in detail or can be verified easily. He said the Veracruz, chartered by Bermuda Star Line, had a history of age-related maintenance prob­ lems. He added that the Coast Guard was aware that the liner was under new ownership, which had been told that it was not doing a very good job with maintenance on the vessel. USCG Celebrates 200 Years Fother Still Looking For Kidnapped Daughter It has been ten years since Ar­ thur Scozari went shoping at that mall in Newport Beach, Califor­ nia, but he will always remember the day. It was the last time that he saw his daughter Lisa Marie. Lisa Marie was just one month short of her third birthday. She was a bright, happy child. As she and her father walked to the park­ ing lot, they were set upon by a large man, who forcibly grabbed the child from Scozari. Thrown to the pavement, Scoz-^ ari saw the man and a female companion push Lisa Marie into a van. Lisa Marie is one of22,000 cases that the National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has kept track of since it was formed in 1984. In some respects, the Scozari case is unusual. Most missing children are eventually found, and few cases involve a forcible abduction while a parent is present. But in one important respect, what happened to Lisa Marie and Arthur Scozari was fairly typical. The majority of all child abduc­ tions in the United States are per­ formed by the non-custodial par­ ent. It was later revealed the van that carried Lisa Marie away was owned by a private investigator who had been hired by the child's mother. Rather than go through the court system, Lisa Marie's mother de- and chief engineer's licenses." The fireflghting equipment, made up of 100 150-pound bottles of carbon dioxide, is piped together and lines the walls of the engine room. It is designed to flood the area to extinguish a fire. Passengers boarded the liner on the afternoon of August 21 and were told the ship was having some difficulties. They enjoyed dinner, drinks and a show before going to sleep. They had expected to be sailing in the Gulf of Mexico the next morning, but instead dis­ covered that they still were in the port of Tampa. None of the passengers quoted in the articles even knew that the ship had been inspected, let alone the cruise cancelled, when they boarded. The first notification the passengers received was around 10 a.m. on August 22 when they were told to leave the vessel by 2 p.m. Many passengers were left stranded in Tampa by the cancel­ SEAFARERS LOG Lisa Marie Scozari cided to take matters into her own hands and go into hiding, taking an assumed name. Financially, at least, Scozari was better prepared than most to deal with the ordeal. A lawyer, he was able to spend hundreds of thou­ sands of dollars of his own money in court fees and for private in­ vestigators. While the case has attracted considerable publicity, Lisa Marie has never been found. But Scozari has never given up hope. "I just wish that Lisa Marie's mother would let me know that she's O.K. That's the worst part, not knowing," said Scozari. The U.S. Coast Guard began a year^long celebration of its 200 years of service last month. Bi­ centennial events will be held throughout the country during the next 12 months, culminating on August 4, 1990. On August 4, 1790 Congress authorized the construction of 10 ships for th? Revenue Cutter Serv­ ice, the forerunner of today's Coast Guard. Those cutters were used to stop smugglers trying to evade payment of import taxes. Revenue cutters also fought pirates and pri­ vateers and served in all of the nation's 19th century wars. The Bureau of Navigation and Steamship Service was formed following a series of ship explo- rions in 1838. In 1848 the Lifesaving Service was formed and the first of many federal lifesaving stations was built along the coast. In 1915 the Revenue Cutter Service and the Lifesaving Service merged and took the name Coast Guard. The federal Lighthouse Service joined in 1939, and the Bureau of Nagivation and the Steamship Inspection Service came under the Coast Guard banner in 1942. The Coast Guard will sponsor dozens of events around the coun­ try to mark its 200th birthday. The bicentennial finale will be held in Grand Haven, Ml where more than 500,000 people are expected to attend August 2-4, 1990. Mtoltaf FIWB: Newport Bc«ch. Calif. 09^/76 <lf»itniwpf(iriiifi;2yeareold . tacKWhtir fiffUfltuiule 3 It IfriK mOfKfe i Cttstended uvet i: Oiild wniddiMpp^ by » ANYONE HAVING INFORMATTON SHOULD CONTACT TW faryiiitiig mti OR r DMrict AttMwy^ Office <Cal |.7l^t-7S43 OuMrwi Two of the many duties performed by the U.S. Coast Guard are firefighting and rescue at sea. This 1985 painting featured by the USCG for its 200th anniversary portrays the agency's efforts to save stranded crewmen aboard the burning tanker Puerto Rican when it caught fire off the west coast. Fireboats, cutters and helicopters took part in the sea rescue. The Coast Guard is having a year-long celebration to honor its bicentennial. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HAMMER SHIPS GO SEAFARERS DEFENSE PANEL CONCLUDES DRAFT OF NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY TWO PRODUCT CARRIERS NOW UNDER SIU BANNER WILL TRANSPORT FERTILIZER TO THE SOVIET UNION SIU ANNOUNCES HURRICANE RELIEF GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT KEY TO NATIONAL TRANSPORT POLICY “USER FEES,” A BAD IDEA IS BEFORE CONGRESS ONCE AGAIN OIL SPILL BILL MOVES IN HOUSE LNG ARIES CREWMEMBERS RESCUE VIETNAMESE REFUGEES SIU MEMBERS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER FATE OF BOAT PEOPLE GOV’T ORDERES NEW ELECTIONS FOR TWO MARITIME UNIONS SEA-LAND PATRIOT CREWMEMBERS DISCOVER A WHALE IN THE BOW LAKES MEMBERS RATIFY 4-YEAR PACT TRAINING EXPERTS INSPECT UNION’S SCHOOL SNEAK ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE LAWS FAILS GOV’T SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS ON USNS KAWISHIWI RECOGNIZED SIU ON THE MOVE IN N. BEDFORD CROWLEY BOATMEN APPROVE CONTRACT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COMMENDED FOR QUICK RESPONSE TO ACCIDENTAL OIL SPILL LABOR STRIFE SHOWS TWO SIDES OF CORPORATE AMERICA SIU STANDS BY EASTERN UNIONS COAL WORKERS TAKE ON PITTSTON PHONE WORKERS SETTLE PACTS WITHIN SIX OUT OF SEVEN BELL’S BOY SCOUTS THANK MTD, UNION, SCHOOL FOREIGN CRUISE SHIP ACTIONS WOULD HAVE BEEN ‘CRIMINAL’ UNDER U.S. FLAG, COAST GUARD SAYS USCG CELEBRATES 200 YEARS FATHER STILL LOOKING FOR KIDNAPPED DAUGHTER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 9 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/6345ee6fa396516c6511de324829c253.PDF 968998285d2432b8ebb3a64b7530d715 PDF Text Text r ;:T- =!^?^"^^s.f;.:-,\ :^.$i;;i.''f-; /^••v::;^x:,"'-r:;-fU ::; -v/v^v :.^::':.!C^ ,^n ;' -•.-v- _;'• • •-• • V.K-'',?•''^ I •'• SEAEUCEMCS mm\ Volume Sis Number 8 Augusts 1989 V' Hormone-Free Beef on its Way to Europe SlU, Texas Ranchers Joii 4- •-••y--' :scn oocc- j,^ —i>o oaozo >-t -n-H7:o totn m-<0 0-«a: <• o 2>t-<X •H (/)•-•c.rmooo o o-i o oozo I o • I—<1—• N-.y-'yyi^-- CO Exemption Means Big Savings , / - \V^ w A / / U) ZO I > f o w Texas State Ag. Commissioner Hightower with hormone-free beef. " i: • CO a Velemns^ Pmperiy Tax BntA - Troops Train on Union School's Crane . T-T-M. Delpercio Jr., Director of Ship Operations, Maritime Administration W7J t y ^ IWHhoat the competence, professionalism and endurance of the ship's officen and crew fUs effort [operatioii Cobra Gold '89] would not hove met wHh success. .." ^^olonel L. N. Kinney, Military Traffic Management Command Transix>rtatioh i -y Terminal Command Far East -^^jM f,-V: -j- Lawrence Giandln] in the oraran management of the uessel, as well as the cooperative approach toward all of the vessePs safety and operational procet ... and mnintmMmce propam... exhHiits profenionalism of the high^ order." —^John W. Morrison, Senior Vice President, Oceaii Shipholding, Inc. "All of the crew was very courteous ... and provided exceptional service ..." —Alan and Betty Kruse Army personnel are trained in the handling of cargo using a Hagglund crane through an arrangement with the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The new commander of the U.S. Army Trans­ portation Center, M^or General Sam Wakefield, recently inspected the site where his troops learn to operate the 16-ton twin boom crane. Story on page 3. SIU crews continue to win praise for the quality of their services. The citations above, copies of which have been received by the LOG in the past few weeks, are excerpts from commendations awarded to Seafarers. For full stories see pages 5 and 6. • Page 26 = y• •y 'Syw, -y iyyiy-y.' "On bdbolf of lite Maiifc ili^inisMiifiOii, it ghws me great pieoswie to extemli my appreciation to your menri^ . The profesrionaihm they diqiiayed pn «i|hHation Solid Shield'89] was traly exemplaiy. . •; i >• m iinrsftife miumnneK SIU Crews Cited for Skills -;s6s^ •• ' y^y Kiil; . -T ^ yy; r';;- .• y./ y|. 'I y �^ Si; President's Report The cruise ship business continues to be an area of intense activity in many parts of the world, with the exception, of course, in the United States. More and more people are turning to ships as the place to spend their vacations and holidays, with Americans appearing to be the biggest customers. Other than the two SIUmanned cruise ships, the SS Independence and the SS Constitution, which are in the Hawaiian islands service, all deep sea passenger ship operations are exclusively foreign-flag. Yet more than 60 large foreign-flag cruise ships are operating in and out of American ports. And with new ships to come off the ways, others are being refurbished. One major operator. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, with vessels under Panamanian and other foreign registries sailing in and out of Florida ports, has just ordered a 2,600 passenger ship to be built by a French shipyard. The French government is subsidizing the construction with 26 percent of the cost. This will be the third in a series of new vessels for the seven-ship Royal Caribbean fleet. A 2,200-passenger vessel. Sovereign of the Seas, was put into service December 1987, another will be ready in March 1991, From the standpoint of the American passenger at least, many of these operations leave much to be desired. Some who sailed recently aboard one of the larger ships report that the multinational crew's unfamiliarity with the English language could be a real problem in a shipboard emergency. Of particular concern to them was the less than total seriousness which surrounded lifeboat drills. And that brings to mind the current beef resulting from an uncontrolled fire last year in the engine room aboard the Bahamianregistered SS Scandinavian Star operating in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Transportation Safety Board investigated the fire and issued a finding that the accident was caused by poor maintenance, inadequate crew training and the lack of emergency fire-fighting procedures. To protect the passengers sailing aboard such vessels, the Board has called upon Congress to enact legislation that would require foreign-flag passenger vessels operating from and to U.S. ports to comply with the same safety rules that apply to U.S. ships. The Board's proposals make sense, especially since the operations of the foreign-flag ships will take advantage of the lower standards governing their operators as evidenced by the employment of inadequately trained crews who are responsible for an overwhelipingly American passenger list. Already, as would be expected, there is opposition to the bill. The best all around answer—^the one which the SIU is committed ,.' -"i hM' :f t.L'frv. V'•' i,v5 •; •.••' '.•.'•-::v,''} •; ': ":>• .:.,v ' i • liid^ to ,1 I --•v.-i • ] ) I I ^ V A. tvO • . Chaage of Address Fom •pi:' ^ 41. I 'l- n :Si • ^ 21 • ••. : hfdtice .26 1 Dispatcher Report/Deep Sea 19 I' Dispatcher R^r^Inland .20 ' Dispatcher Report/Great Lakes 20 f Final D^iartures ^four• Rights...v.,.21; Ard ^^rectcnry. •... * ...-*........ •..... .'.i--.... .26 ,Letters'tbthe.Editor.....12Lundeberg School Application 27 Lundeberg School Course Schedule .27 inndeberg Schocd Graduates 16 I ..tJMiccting blotice . • *................ ...........20 '.^^nsioners 17-'18 iip.'.s. .IMhnuteS'.........«..«......». .'i..... 22—23 inHMi...'Hall DirectOiy .v...>19 Volume 51, Number 8 •v ' -i SEAFARCRSLOG _V:••;••.. .Vi-i'-.- August, 1989 LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 fAuth'he Way; (2amp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Geoiges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DIGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice F^sident Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" CampbeO; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack CafTey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Giideweil; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith-, Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan. Max Hall and Deborah Greene. to pursue—is the development of a program that would put U.S.-fiag passenger ships into the cruise services, most particularly those that sail in and out of American ports. The Value of Training With the current focus on the quality of seamanship and training, it is very gratifying to realize that the SIU is on the right track in emphasizing the importance of the union's Lundeberg School of Seamanship. We are continually being reminded of the value of the school's courses of instruction that are available to all SIU men and women. For example, in this particular issue of the Seafarers LOG there are several items pointing to the professionalism, skills and seamanship that are the mark of trained crewmembers aboard SIUcontracted ships. These commendations of the crews involved are a credit to them and to the union's training programs, but there is another point that should not be overlooked and that is the importance of training and upgrading to each individual seafarer. Taking advantage of the school's offerings not only make a seafarer a better shipmate, it also enables him to do his job more effectively from the standpoint of his own personal safety at sea. And, of course, for the upgrader there is the additional benefit of increasing his earning power. So I remind all our brothers: and sisters to avail themselves of all that the Lundeberg School has to offer. It can be profitable. Paul HaU On August 20, Seafarers who were at sea enjoyed a holiday as provided in our union contract. It is appropriate that we remember the reason August 20 was set aside. It is the birthday of Paul Hall, who was bom on that day in 1915. Paul Hall made an enormous contribution to our union, its members, to the maritime industry and to the trade union movement generally. We do well to remember this unequalled fighter for the welfare of American seamen and their families. Union^s Training Program Goes on the Road to Hawaii In an effort to provide more convenient access to the member­ ship of the Lundeberg School's training and up^ding program, the SIU has instituted a program of instruction in the union's hall in Hawaii. The program is designed to up­ grade the many qualifying SIU members based in Honolulu and the far east by providing the Lun­ deberg School's resources without incurring heavy transportation costs. Lundebeig School instructor Jim Moore has been busy this summer teaching both an able seaman course and a lifeboat program. Fellow instructor Bill Foley ran a fireman, oiler and watertender class. Both Moore and Foley, who usually work out of the school's Piney Point, MD base, brought AB, Lifeboat and FOWT course resources to Hawaii. As a result of Bill Foley's FOWT class five SIU members have passed the necessary U.S. Coast Guard tests to earn their endorse­ ments. One student was able to earn four endorsements. "LotharWick got his endorsements for fireman watertender, oiler, refrigerator en­ gineer and junior engineer," Foley said. He had to take three U.S. Coast Guard tests in a row one day to earn all the endorsements. "Wick didn't think he had passed any of the tests," Foley said. "The tests have 50 questions each on them. He passed all of them and scored 98 out of 100 on one." Foley said the morale of those who upgraded was boosted when SIU member Clay McGiver used his newly acquired oiler's ticket to catch a job on a cruise ship. Foley, took advantage of the drydocked T-AGOS vessel. USNS Assurance, to give his upgraders an engine room tour. He silso took them on learning trips to the American Hawaii cruise ships dur­ ing the four-week course. Another five members have passed their USCG tests after tak­ ing Jim Moore's AB class, ac­ cording to SIU Honolulu Port Agent Fay. Like Foley, Moore took fiill advantage of the ships in the Honolulu area to allow the students to see the day-to-day workings of their new ratings. After the AB course, Moore began a lifeboat class with nine students. Fay said more Honolulu-based Lundeberg School classes are planned to begin after the first of the year. - vV' i; �-• . ;, ,:yy;U •o,,^ . • y»'"''•. •'.i^!- mim,m9 I- -'L^ ::• ' I a5:?| rll.., ^,il'»^'. . SlU, Texas Ranchers Team Up To Get Hormone-Free Beef to United Kingdom ..V . Midor General Sam Wakefield (second from left), commander €t the U.S. Army Transporta­ tion Center, inspects the Lundeberg School's vocational shop. With Wakefield are (L-R) BiU Eglinton, director of vocational education, a member d Wake­ field's staff and school Vke Pres­ ident Ken Conklin. ilfniy Trains Troops At 's School The new commander of the U.S. Army's Transportation Center, Major General Sam Wakefield, recently inspected the site where many of the troops under his command are trained—the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. -r.-Afrlfis Fort Fustis, -VA fiedd^ quarters, Wakefield has a vast array of transportation equip­ ment available to his troops. But he doesn't have one thing the Seafarers School does, a Hagglund crane in top-notch condition. U.S. Army uses the school's Hag­ glund crane for training troops. m'V: That's why the Lundeberg School has put more than 100 Anny troops throu^ a two-week Hag^und crane course, said Maor (USMC Ret) Ken Conklin, the school's vice president. The Hagglund is one of the main types of cranes onboard dozens of ships which carry mil­ itary equipment. It is used to offoad caigo either in port or off­ shore onto a floating causeway. Along with the crane inspec­ tion, Wakefield and his party saw the school's vocational training classes in action, the Mai^wer center, the shiphandling simula­ tor, the adult education depart­ ment and the Paul Hall Library and Musernn. Among his duties at the Transpmtation Outer, Wakefield is the ccHumandant of the Army's TranspcMlation and Aviation Lo­ gistic Schocds, commander of the 'ransportation (Toips Raiment and cMef of transportation. A bold effort to get around the problem of a European ban on American beef got under way this month when 40,000 pounds of hormone-ffee Texas meat was shipped to the United Kingdom on the SlU-crewed Nedlloyd Hudson, a Sea-Land vessel. A dockside ceremony high­ tween the U.S. and Europe made vessel operations at Sea-Land in lighting the cooperative efforts no sense. "The 12 nations of the Houston, gave Corgey a lot of the European Community are the best of Texas A^culture Conuniscredit for bringing the groups to­ sioner Jim Hightower, state ranch­ customers that U.S. farmers and gether. ers, longshoremen, seafarers and ranchers have," Hightower ex­ "Nothing will serve the Amer­ plained. Sea-Land was held Just prior to ican merchant marine better than He noted Europe purchases ap­ sailing. The unusual cargo aboard the proximately $7 billion worth of Sea-Land vessel stenuned from a agricultural goods annually from beef controversy between the Eu­ the U.S. while it sells about $3.7 ropean Economic Community billion worth of goods to America. (EEC) and the United States gov­ Corgey said this is just a small part of the long range plans to ernment. Two years ago, the 12country EEC raised concerns over bring more caigo into the port of beef from cattle that had been fed Houston on American-flag ves­ artificial growth stimulants. sels. "We're developing new mar­ Citing the potential health risk kets all the time and you never of beef from hormOne-fed cattle, know where they may be found," on January 1 of this year the Eu­ he said. ropeans embargoed American beef, The Nedlloyd Hudson is one of and a market worth $145 million that type of common purpose," the four Sea-Land vessels serving a year was cut off from U.S. Savage said. "This is bringing an livestock producers. American initiative to the foreign the port of Houston. Corgey, Hightower and Savage Ranchers, feedlot operators, market place." were joined at a dockside press meat packers, truckers and ship­ Besides the original order, val­ pers, anxious to purvey U.S. conference the day the beef was ued at $100,000, Cox Packing products, combined efforts to pro­ loaded onto the Hudson by the Company of Texas has an option vide European consumers with producer/processor of the hor­ pending with TSW Meats, Ltd., hormone-free beef. mone-free beef, the European of London to supply an additional Hightower said Texas ranchers 372 metric tons of hormone-free buyer, and officials from the SIU, wanted a shot at the new European the ILA, the port of Houston and beef, valued at $1.5 million. export market. Through a series Hightower said a beef war be­ Sea-Land. of meetings with European trade offiaals, veterinarians, ranchers, feedlot operators and packers, certification procedures were de­ veloped which allowed sales of hormone-free beef to begin. The SIU worked with Hightower's office and Sea-Land during the negotiations with the EEC to bring together factions that are not always in agreement—^ranchers, labor and the American-flag ship­ ping industry. "This shows that by working at the state level of government, we can secure new markets," Corgey Jim H^tower, Texas commissioner of agriculture (at podium) is j<flned said. "State houses can produce by Dean Corgey, SIU assistant vice president (second from left); Jim cargo." McGee, SIU patrolman (third from left); Ed Savage of Sea-Land (se­ Ed Savage, senior manager for cond from ri^t) and officials of the ILA and the port of Houston. --i The SIU worked to bring together... rancherSy labor and the Americanflag shipping industry. Di;, , -#V NY WWII MERCHANT MARINERS WIN VETERANS' PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS Real property tax relief will be available on September 1 to hundreds of New York SIU mem­ bers who served in the merchant marine during World War II. Thanks to a bill recently signed by Gov. Mario Cuomo, Empire State residents who served in the merchant marine between Decem­ ber 7, 1941, and August 15, 1945, are eligible for veterans status. This makes them eligible for an ^proximately 25 percent reduc­ tion in real property taxes as as­ sessed by their home counties. According to Scott Moigan, leg­ islative aide to state Senator Serphin Maltese, the veterans status could significantly reduce the tax­ able amount on the homeowners' bUls. said. Proof of seatime during the SIU President Michael Sacco World War II period must be pro­ hailed the action of the New York vided when fillegislative body ing for the ex­ and expressed WHO: New York state residents emption. He the union's who were World War II merchant warned that not hope that other mariners frmn December 7, 1941, all counties in states would to August 15, 1945 New York follow suit. He have the local indicated that WHAT: Veterans status grantii^ option tax. the SIU would real property tax exemption The SIU has make every WHEN: As of September 1, 1989 been working conceivable effort to see hard with other HOW: File at local New York merchant mar­ that similar Prcqperty Assessor's Office with legislation is iner organiza­ intiof of seatime enacted in tions to pass other states. the bill, ac­ Individuals cording to SIU seeking the exemption need to Vice President lack Gaffey. He contact their local assessor's of­ noted that the bill was passed fice after September 1, Morgan Continued on page 9 v:I • M- iff J" m. �•• ' •' ''%ry"-: -••t II ''''''yV- ' " ' Trade Rep Explores Removal Of Maritime from Trade Talks •••- V.^s ' ' The maritime industry's efforts to remove waterbome transport from trade negotiations gained steam last month when the admin­ istration took the step of formally asking its trading partners to con­ sider removing the subject from the bargaining agenda. Another positive development was the introduction of a Senate resolution calling for the exclusion of maritime from the trade talks. A similar House resolution had 165 cosponsors before the Con­ gress adjourned in August for its summer break. A united industry coalition— including unions, operators and related businesses—has deter­ mined that inclusion of maritime services in a General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) could wipe out the U.S.-flag fleet. Inclusion of marine transport in a trade agreement would under­ mine programs which set aside a portion of cargo for U.S.-flag car­ riers or laws which allow Ameri­ can vessels exclusive access to coastwide trade, the coalition has stated. The group recognizes that programs which are the underpin­ ning of the U.S. private shipping fleet could be negotiated away in the GATT trade talks. Complicating any international trade negotiations on waterbome transit is the role of the American merchant marine in matters of na­ tional defense. "Maritime services cannot be considered in the same light as other services, such as telecom­ munications, banking or insur­ ance. While those industries are certainly important to our national economy, they are not essential components of our national de­ fense and security," Senator John Breaux said when introducing the Senate resolution calling for the exclusion of waterbome transit from the trade talks. The General Agreement on Tar­ iffs and Trade is a multilateral treaty signed by 94 nations which regulates many aspects of inter­ national trade. It first came into being in 1948, and has been pe­ riodically updated through nego­ tiations among participating na­ tions. The present round of GATT talks, which are the first to address service industries, opened in Umguay in 1986. U.5. Adopis ILO Shipboard Standards For Foroiga Vessols Calling on U.S. Ports Foreign-flag ships calling on U.S. ports now must meet minimal liv­ ing and working condition standards set by the International Labor Organization. The new standards are part of the ILO's Convention 147. The convention, backed by the SIU, was ratified by the U.S. Senate last year and went into effect June 15. The U.S. Coast Guard has notified its inspectors on what the new intemational regulations call for. They will cite ships not in compliance with Convention 147. Along with the U.S., 160 other nations have ratified the conven­ tion. Each nation must enforce the standards on its own vessels and on foreign-flag ships which visit its ports. Convention 147 includes the fol­ lowing minimum seafaring standards: • AGE-^Establishes a mini­ mum age of 15 to be employed on a merchant vessel. • MEDICAL—Crewmembers must possess a valid medical cer­ tificate and update it even^. two years. • SAFETY—Sets require­ ments concerning placing of lad­ ders, safety nets, lighting, rails, ventilation vents, etc. • CREW ACCOMMODA­ TIONS—Sets minimal standards for sleeping quarters, sanitary fa­ cilities, etc. • HOSPITAL SPACE—Re­ quires a dedicated room with med­ ical supplies for the crew's needs. • CATERING—Sets standards for handling and storage of food. • REPATRIATION—Declares the seafarer's right to repatriation. • MANNING-i-Requires the vessel to carry and conform to the "safe manning" document issued by the flag state. If the vessel is not in compliance or no such doc­ ument exists, the inspecting state has the authority to detain the vessel. Convention 147 was first adopted by the ILO in 1976. But the United States has traditionally not ratified ILO conventions. In fact, out of 168 previous ILO declarations, the Coast Guard will cite violators. U.S. has only ratified nine. The Senate's action on Convention 147 was the first time in 35 years an ILO convention was ratified by the U.S. U.S.-flag ships will have little problem meeting these new standards. U.S. Coast Guard reg­ ulations on safety and equipment are much more stringent than those called for by Convention 147. Plus crews covered by U.S. union con­ tracts have wages, working and living conditions in excess of what the convention calls for. Last year when the Senate was debating the issue, the SIU sub­ mitted testimony in favor of rati­ fication. Uie union's statement shid oven the minimal standards would protect seafarers from "unscru­ pulous shipowners who engage seafarers from nations with sub­ sistence economies at very low wage rates." The convention would be the "first step in a long journey to eradicate crew abuse and. the lack of safety standards." '•'" ' StAfARERS LOG Japanese Seamen's Union Officials Visit SIU all. Pictured above are Tadahiko Nakamura, Washington liaison officer of the All Japan Seamen's Union (left); Hiroshi Yagita, a member of the union's Central Executive Committee; SIU President Michael Sacco and Takemi Nakao, assistant director of the AJSU's International Affairs Bureau. The three AJSU officials met with Sacco last month to discuss issues of concern to both unions. Maritime Groups Keep Eye On Oil Spill Liability legislation The maritime industry, con­ cerned that there be one single national standard for oil spill clean­ up standards, is monitoring liabil­ ity fund legislation currently proceedinjg through Congress. Because the Senate's compre­ hensive oil spill bill, which passed just before the August recess, al­ lows states to determine their own liability levels, maritime groups are working towards a House bill— and eventually a final piece of legislation—that would establish a federal standard. Twenty-four states have oil spill liability laws. Maritime groups hope the federal legislation will preempt these state rules in order to avoid endless litigation and delays over tiny differences in language. Prior to leaving for its August recess, the Senate approved a comprehensive bill on oil spills. When the House returns in Sep­ tember, it is expected to consider an oil spill liability bill reported out of the House Merchant Marine Committee. That bill, which has the support of the maritime com­ munity, proposes a single federal oil spill liability law. Other issues addressed by the Senate and House bills are: mak­ ing companies more responsible for paying for damage from pol­ lution and establishing a one-billion-dollar spill fund to be financed through a new tax of three cents a barrel on all domestic and im­ ported oil. US, Shipbuilders Seek to knd Unfair Foreign Yard Competition Four major shipbuilding nations have agreed to begin negotiations with the U.S. government which could lead to their elimination of shipbuilding subsidies. That ac­ tion could put U.S. shipbuilders back in competition with other nations. Carla Hills, the United States trade representative, announced last month that the governments of West Germany, Japan, Korea and Norway had agreed to begin negotiations on shipbuilding sub­ sidies. All four nations provide a wide range of subsidy help to their shipbuilding industries. American shipyards receive virtually no gov­ ernment help. Hills' action followed an unfair trade action petition filed against those countries by the Shipbuild­ ers Council of America (SCA). Such petitions are filed under Sec­ tion 301 of the 1974 Trade Act which allows the U.S. government to impose various economic sanc­ tions against nations engaged in unfair trade practices. When the SCA learned the four nations were willing to engage in serious negotiations about the matter, the organization agreed to withhold the petition pending the outcome of the talks. "We agree with Ambassador Hills that at this time the best approach to the serious problem of subsidization in this sector is to seek multilateral agreement to discipline shipyard subsidies," SCA President John Stocker said. No date has been set to begin the talks, but Hills said a solution would be sought within the next eight months. "I will review our progress to­ ward a multilateral agrement by March 31, 1990. If I believe, in consultation with the industry, that insufficient progress is being made in our negotiations, I will invite the shipbuilders to resubmit and I will initiate a section 301 investi­ gation and dispute settlement pro­ ceedings under the GATT Subsi­ dies Code," Hills said. I �AUGUST, 1989 SlU Crewmembers Perform Every year the military deploys units from all branches of the U.S. services and evaluates their ability to perform effectively as a joint combat force. SIU members played an important role in the exercise known as "Operation Solid Shield." Solid Shield '89, which took place from May through June, in­ cluded deployment of more than 10 m^or commands from the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and pri­ vately operated vessels in the mer­ chant marine. SIU participation included the following: Obregon and Pless Known as "maritime prepositioning ships," two Waterman vessels, the SS PFC Eugene A. Obregon and the SS MAI Stephen Pless, simultaneously offloaded while underway. Crewmembers assisted in the building of a roll on/roll off discharge facility. The causeway allowed vehicles to be driven from the ship. Commander in Chief of the At­ lantic Command, Admiral Frank B. Kelso, told Obregon and Pless crewmembers, "Your hard work and long hours in both planning and execution have strengthened USLATLANTCOM's ability to function in response to a devel­ oping crisis." Captain Robert Glover, USN, Commander of MPS Squadron One, who participated in the ex­ ercise, said, "I wish to add my personal 'Well Done!' to all hands aboard Obregon and Pless. You put on a great show that was appreciated by the highest of com­ mand authorities." On a Personal Note Glover added, "... as one who was privileged to see the backbreak work and long hours put in behind the scenes by all of you, I can only offer my sincere admi­ ration and gratitude for your professionalism and dedication. It is truly an honor to be in the company of the best." Both commercial ships are char­ tered by the Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSC) from the Waterman Steamship Company. Siil^ y-\ liA-. Mohican, Fiickertaii State and American Banker The actions of SIU crewmem­ bers in Solid Shield exercises of the Cape Mohican, the Fiickertaii State and the American Banker brought praise from the Maritime Administration. In a letter to SIU President Michael Sacco, received last month, M. Delpercio Jr., director of that agency's Office of Ship Operations, said, "On behalf of the Maritime Administration, it 'i ,• 4S-. IVS' •• t "I I MarAd commends the SIU's 'highly trained personnel' gives me great pleasure to extend my appreciation to your members for their fine support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff exercise Solid Shield '89 . . ." Delpercio thanked Sacco for the SIU's "cooperation and efforts in support of the national defense by providing highly trained personnel during a military training and doc­ trinal test." Antares Onboard the Antares, operated by International Marine Carriers, the Lundeberg School's mobile training unit joined SIU crew­ members for roll on/roll off oper­ ations rarely performed by an SL7 crew. Lnndebo^ Schocri Mobile Unit Antares crewmembers rigged the side port and RO/RO ramp to a pontoon causeway section pro­ vided by the U.S. Army. Lunde­ berg School instructors Harry Alongi and Jeff Swanson assisted SIU crewmembers during the ex­ ercise. Alongi noted, "While in the ex­ ercise much of the off-loading is done by military stevedores, in an actual emergency operation civil­ ian crewmembers would begin the load on/load off operation on their own, utilizing theship's twin Hagglund cranes which are mounted Talcing a well deserved break from Solid Shield '89 exercises are Antares SIU crewmembers (from left to rigbt) AB Walker, OS Buzzard, AB S. Abrens and AB N. Hancock. •.-, in Military Maneuvers During the Antares Solid Shield '89 exercise, the crew rigs the side port and roll on/roll off ramp to an Army pontoon causeway section. Left, the causeway is proceeding towards the Antares. Top right, the causeway is moved into position along the RO/RO ramp. Bottom, once rigged, army stevedores begin their work. fore and aft." The final stage of RO/RO and LO/LO operations conducted by the Antares took place in Morehead City, NC. The crew backloaded all military cargo for its return to Savannah, GA. Lundeberg School instructoirs Alongi and Swanson reported that SIU crewmembers on the Antares did an excellent job meeting the unusual demands of the exercise. The accord on a new pact and an in-depth effort to seek longerterm solutions was announced by ILA President John Bowers, man­ agement's chief negotiator, An­ thony J. Tozzoli, president of the New York Shipping Association (NYSA) and David J. Tolan, chairman of the Carriers Con­ tainer Council (CCC) who also serves as senior vice president of labor relations of Sea-Land. "This agreement will give the industry stability while we under­ take a thorough search for ways to resolve the difficult issues that face all of us," they said in a joint statement. The study panel, called the In­ dustry Preservation Group, will consist of seven ILA members and seven management members. It will be named soon and will meet at least every month. The agreement requires local issues such as work conditions and rules concerning traditional cargo to be addressed in ports that feel the necessity before it takes effect. Master contract issues are wages, hours, benefit contributions and automation issues. The agreement covers ILA members working with employers associated with the CCC, the NYSA, the Boston Shipping As­ sociation, the Council of North Atlantic Shipping Associations representing the ports of Balti­ more, Philadelphia, Hampton Roads and Rhode Island, the South Atlantic Employers Negotiating Committee and Southeast Florida Employers Port Association. • . W:: ILA Extends Pact for One Year The International Longshore­ men's Association and manage­ ment have agreed to a new master contract and set up a panel to seek long-term solutions to serious problems facing their industry. The accord, which also requires that local labor issues be ad­ dressed on a port-by-port basis, essentially extends the expiration date of the current ILA contract from September 30, 1989 to No­ vember 30, 1990. The current provisions of the ILA master contract will continue unchanged, unless modified by the parties, for the 14 months of the new pact. The lone exception calls, for an increase of management's contribution to the fringe benefit plans. At the same time, a 14-member committee will be named to come up with ways to address the eco­ nomic and competitive challenges that face both the ILA and East Coast employers. The two sides have been nego­ tiating since last fall. Their indus­ try faces severe pressures from deregulation, automation and in­ ternational economic trends. "Each party—without excep­ tion—has come to the difficult but true realization that changes in contractual work rules are neces­ sary in order to preserve and pro­ tect the job security of the ILA members covered by this agree­ ment, as well as the ability of carriers, terminal operators, steve­ dores and others to operate in a financially sound manner," the agreement states. • -ysg • • iVM,,: i ' 13, It# �SB^WSS*-'-' SafAREKSm SlU Crew on tape Hem Cited By Colonel for ^Professionalism^ ,• V The SlU-crewed MV C^ Horn received a citation for its work during the recently completed ex­ ercise Cobra Gold '89. It was pre­ sented by the Military Traffic Management Command Trans­ portation Terminal Command Far East. The recognition, signed by Colonel L.N. Kinney, cited the crew's "competence, profession­ alism and endurance" in helping the military command make the operation, held from April 18 to July 24, 1989, a success. It also noted the crew's superb support of port offload and redeployment operations. The Cape Horn had been in layup for two years before InterOcean Management de­ ployed the vessel for the exercise. The ship carries a crew of 31. Pictured above with the Ship of the Year plaque are (front row, left to right) GSU Vincent Ortiz, GSU Martin Josephsen, DEU Mike Browne, DEU Rick Hegwood, AB Howard Hare (back row, left to right) Chief Steward Toyo Gonzales, QMED Ernest Lacunza, Chief Cook Clarence Jones, Bosun Peter Hulsebosch, AB Bryon Piersol, AB Tom George and Chief Pumpman John Anderson. Lawrence Glanella Crew Honored Pictured on the Cape Horn is Oiler Leon Fountain (left) working in the engine control room. The SIU crew aboard the Law­ rence H. Gianella (Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.) has been honored for its excellent work, reports Chief Steward Toyo Gonzales. The tanker was named the company's Ship of the Year. The efficiency and profession­ alism of Seafarers aboard the tanker earned the highest fleet recogni­ tion award given by the company. In a letter to the crew. Ocean Shipholdings Senior Vice Presi­ dent John W. Morrison, com­ mended crewmembers for their "enthusiasm and dedication." Gonzales, who serves as sec­ retary on the union's ship com­ mittee, also reports that the ship was recently outfitted with a Mod­ ular Fuel Delivery Systems (MFDS) by the Navy. The MFDS will allow the Gi­ anella to function similar to a fleet oiler, along with its other tanker duties while under contract to the military. API Crews Rescue 29 People Aboard A Bumiug Freighter and a Stranded Sailboat Two American President Lines ships participated in the rescue at sea of 29 mariners from three dif­ ferent ships in the Pacific Ocean. The SIU mans the steward de­ partments on APL vessels. :K.'.^:. •• -iL r • . " •. • • ']}•'•' !'• ./>' V ' '• •If:.:-:-.; * >. . . 'i'-^.•' '••.. W'.v- •- •' ..; Steward assistants Winston Walters (left) and Michael A. Williams prepare to serve crewmemhers on the Cape Horn. American Eagle Crew Wins Hearts of Travelling Family SIU crewmembers aboard the MV American Eagle went out of their way to help a military fami­ ly's trip home. After a three-year stay in Bremerhaven. West Germany, Major Alan D. Kruse was ordered back to the United States. However, his wife, Betty, had a medical t^[ • i y-. .r, Costango, Brown, Williams 'really know how to cook' problem which kept her from flying. Kruse asked for special permis­ sion to come back on a ship. He, his wife and their three daughters were assigned to the Pacific Gulf Marine vessel scheduled to leave Bremerhaven on June 15. "We were obviously apprehen­ sive about taking a family on a working ship, but we were very pleasantly surprised," said Kruse. "All of the crew were courteous. These men really went out of their way to allay our fears, provide needed information and prepare all our accommodations." Kruse, in a letter to SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco, said, "The steward section was especially helpful and provided exceptional service. Needless to say, the food was exceptional. These men really know how to cook!" The SIU members of the de­ partment were Steward/Baker Frank Costango, Chief Cook C. C. Williams and GSU Adolphus Brown. In referring to the whole crew, Kruse added: "They really made our voyage back to the U.S. a pleasant, one. We are no longer apprehensive about ocean travel and would gladly make the trip again." Garfield Responds Quickly On the morning of July 18, the President Garfield, on its way from Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) to Colombo (Sri Lanka), received a distress signal from the MV Sifnos Star. The Garfield's cap­ tain, John Schiavone, verified that the Sifnos Star was on fire and changed his ship's course to in­ tercept the burning vessel. Within two hours of receiving the distress call, the Garfield sighted the Sifnos Star with smoke coming from its after house. The captain of the Sifnos Star said the crew had been trying to snuff out the engine room fire for several hours, but to no avail. Fifteen members of the 23-man crew already were in a lifeboat waiting to be rescued. The 15 mariners in the lifeboat were onboard the Garfield in just over an hour. The remaining crew and captain of the Sifnos Star made their way to the President Garfield on a life raft. They climbed onboard the Garfield by using the starboard pilot ladder. The Gadield was on its way to Guam within four hours and 15 minutes after receiving the dis­ tress call. Lincoln, the Ship that Could In the other rescue, the Presi­ dent Lincoln was sailing to Guam on the evening of June 24 when crewmembers on the bridge ov­ erheard a Coast Guard radio re­ port of a rescue operation. It in­ volved a 30-foot sailboat out of San Francisco which was sinking, the Japanese car carrier Aries and the Panamanian MV Washington Rainbow II. A Coast Guard aircraft was in chaise of the rescue. Captain Norm Sollid of the President Lincoln notified the USCG his ship would be available if needed in the res­ cue. He was told that the Pana­ manian-flag Rainbow was launch­ ing a lifeboat and the Lincoln could continue on its journey. The Lin­ coln's crew, however, continued to monitor the situation. Twenty minutes later the motor on the Panamanian vessel's life­ boat quit after it had rescued the lone sailor from the crippled sail­ boat. The Japanese car carrier was asked by the Coast Guard to launch a lifeboat to rescue the sailboat's skipper and Rainbow crewmem­ bers who were stranded in the Panamanian flag vessel's lifeboat. The Japanese ship refused as the seas were too rough. The Lincoln was asked to return and help in the rescue. The seas were too heavy to launch a lifeboat, but the APL ship's crew lowered a ladder for the six stranded mariners after the President Lincoln was able to come alongside their lifeboat. In less than an hour, all six were aboard the Lincoln and it was steaming toward Guam. In both cases, the captains highly praised the efforts of their crews in these successful rescues. Officials at APL commended the fine action of the Lincoln and Garfield crewmembers, pointing out that both ships performed their rescue missions without incurring any injuries to personnel. �AU6m,im Dell Remembefed, Attor and Menhant Mariner Judge O.K.'s Ga6e Dell was one of the original "Dead End Kids." The 68-year-old actor, who died last year, was one of the original "Dead End Kids" when he was cast in the role of T.B. in the 1935 Broadway play "Dead End." That group of actors became the East Side Kids and later the Bowery Boys. Dell was with that ensemble until 1950 and played alongside such stars as James Cagney and Ronald Reagan. His acting career was put on hold in 1942 when he joined the merchant marine. McCartney was about 12 at that time, he recalled, and his sister was a friend of Dell's sister Ethel. They were neighbors in the New York neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen. "I remember when Dell came home from the Maritime Training School at Sheepshead Bay. He had on his new uniform. He looked good and was ready to go," McCartney said. DeU Becomes a Purser DeU spent most of the war ship­ ping on Liberty Ships throughout the Pacific. He became a member of the Staff Officers Association and sailed as a purser and phar­ macist's mate. He took care of the ship's pharmacy, and as a purser served as what would be called today the captain's administrative assistant. While DeU's acting career was highly successful, he always felt the puU of the sea, his son said. "That's what my father loved the most, he always wanted to go back to sea," Gabriel DeU remarked. When Gabe DeU shipped out on the Lyman Stewart, a Liberty vessel with a 40-man merchant crew, the captain was an author­ itarian "jerk" at first, the younger DeU remembers his dad teUing him. But during the course of the voyage, the captain feU and broke his leg and an arm. As part of DeU's duties he had to tend to the captain and they became good fnends, the son smd. Liked Food on Ships "He said he always liked the food on the ships, so he always made a point of getting tight with Pre-employment Drag Testing continuously and received praise for his comic roles. He also spent several years studying at the Ac­ tor's Studio founded by Lee Strasberg. In 1980, he received the Actor's Studio Award for his work. When DeU settled in California in the late 1970's, he stayed in touch with McCartney and SIU official Frank GUI and appeared at many union functions. "Gabe and Huntz HaU (another former Bowery Boy) attended a lot of our functions for the union and the MTD. They would help out anytime we needed them. He had a real special feeling for the union, the wateiffont and the sea," GUI said. Like tens of thousands of other young Americans who served in the U.S. merchant marine during the war, DeU never did go back to sea after his service. But those years in the Pacific gave him an expeirience he never forgot and fond memories he always carried with him. Several years ago, Gabe Dell wanted to go back to sea. But the former World War II seaman was in the midst of a successful stage and screen career. With parts in Oklahoma, Can-Can, a 1975 Tony nomination and his own television show. The Comer Bar, Gabe Dell's acting talent was in demand. On Maritime Day this year, Gabe DeU finally got his wish. SIU Vice President Geoige McCartney, Dell's sister Ethel and his son Gabriel scattered his ashes across the waters of the Pacific Ocean off San Pedro, CA. Gabe DeU the cook. ... He caUed it his warring vacation. I think he loved getting out of Hollywood," Ga­ briel DeU said. During the 1950's and 1960's, DeU was busy on Broadway and in films and television. He worked Pre-employment drug testing has become a way of Ufe for the men and women of the SIU. On July 21, U.S. District Judge Thomas F. Hogan declined a re­ quest fix)m the SIU to fUe an injunc­ tion to halt implementation of the U.S. Coast Guam's drug testing pro­ gram. The law affects those American-flag companies employing more than 50 people. Judge Hogan's decision affects only the pre-employment aspect of the Coast Guard ruUng. No decisions have been made con­ cerning periodic, random, probable cause and post-accident testing. In June, the judge requested a 30-day delay in implementation because he needed more time to study other drug-testing decisions. . I'"--.' '4 -/ ••'•V ' '1 '"•-.r ' Murmansk Run Veteran Featured In News Artide on Famous WWII Battle in the Barents Sea The July 4, 1942 German attack on a 40-merchant-ship convoy was the subject of a feature story in the Longview, WA daUy news­ paper. More than 26,000 homes received a copy of the July 3,1989 Daily News in which Convoy PQ 17 survivor and retired SIU mem­ ber Fred MiUer was interviewed. Written by DaUy News reporter John McLeUand, the story was of particular interest in southwestern Washington because oceangoing commerce is a key factor in the economy. Longview, located 60 miles from the sea on the Colum­ bia River, hosts both a public and private port. In the article j Miller recalled a battle believed to have been part an Allied plan to lure the German Several were sunk after the breakup, and some survivors ended up in German prison camps," McClelland reported. Miller's ship, the Ironclad, a vintage WWI vessel, survived. Miller believes heavy fog saved the Ironclad. The article on SIU Pensioner Miller cites his merchant marine involvement in three other wars— Korea, Vietnam and Falkland Islands/Malvinas. SIU Pensioner Miller retired in 1984 after service on 104 ships. He and his wife Peg have lived in Castle Rock, WA since 1%1. low...one dropped a torpedo on the Christopher Newport, a new Liberty ship, just a little ahead of us," Miller recaUed in the inter­ view. Merchant Ships On Their Own The two-day battle left about 1,500 survivors, many of whom had to be rescued from the icy waters of the Barents Sea. When the action was over, the convoy's remaining ships were instructed to scatter. "Naval escorts were left behind, so the lightly armed mer­ chant vessels were on their own. Thh Day • Ann Undcn B2 •-if -sSH Fireworks # Fourth "Guns started firing aU around us, and the planes were flying low. 99 Merchant seaman recalls famous sea battle of 1942 • •yMalfcCWlMW CASTLE EOOC- To aiMjr poifte. Iht Fowtli U Jaly MMH COIMM nr«*«rtj labowr «low eoMlrjroWtaitorfoWT. Mllv.n. lAt koUtoy I mltk^ Oa Jalyo. IMI. Ma smhaat csfwa iMp VM artth CMvoy PQ IT— M( af ifea (tetu Uai «a* htt MiOMt ky Ctmu alrerafi w«rti >v V -WtkaWal the caaeay." HtUer aaya. TW car«B >u laafca, fMM. tapiaaieaaaai aifear tw lakaurtaai ae- Sr-sr • iaa.».lRWaa(Mfknkil947 fleet into range of its firepower. Miller says a video, "Suicide Run to Murmansk," has been made about Convoy PQ 17's role in the war effort. Although German aircraft were a common sight, the first sign of trouble on that July morning. Miller said, was the sighting of far more planes than usual. 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U H waraat IM a kaawyleWallailedaeveralden^he kaee CapaopK)t7M«lMrFiadMhr-& rirKSss-jxiSssss "as'sj'ar---.-. byikaPiPM ''SretralplapaacnWad.aadaaM Uerw.wwwdieliwaSaw tt Um». u memaa me am etrnmr iki tlQiil aaiakii iT iiiiirKii-r eapila darMf (he aatlMr part a( We m.-Utar a% ifet HBrtni Oarpa SMpaplaiPaMbPaa«c. paaad,-ka laya HMaepr. w w Tin riWIaad fililaial Wwia (M ertalaaOlfMla WfciaiaMyapal Mar •an. Ma happwadla hana tta tta anMacUaa af The PIraaaa W #ap- ku ipfiiid wtaral Urtaa Mr eeiaraip'kaaiBia. haianartkMaw Pictured above is the newspaper article about SIU pensioner Fred Miller and his World War If exploits on the infamous Murmansk run. The article appeared in the Longview, WA Daily News. 1• '' 'v;-,' — ' MaMaaaaaaaaaaafaaovetaiaB- •- -• '• �• '? V a • '^'M' - SOfARtRS m Gov't Services Division Moves On Training and Work Rules Madiinisfs Thank SlU for Support Seafarers have been on the picket line at Washington's Nation^ Air­ port every day since the Eastern strike began. In early August, Lo­ cal 796 of the International As­ sociation of Machinists showed its ^preciation of the SIU's support in a surprise ceremony in front of the Eastern Terminal. "The SIU has shown us... what soUdarity and bndherhood mean." :!.:^ • •'•• •. • i'- Nick Celonai, Kney Point port agent, has been in charge of or­ ganizing the SIU's presence at National. Every day a ^oup of Seafarers arrives at the aiiport to join the pilots, flight attendants and machinists. In addition to moral support, the SIU members bring lunch for all picketers. On a steamy summer Sunday, Local 796 President Lee Russell gathered the two dozen picketers together. "The SIU has shown us in the last few months what soli­ darity and brotherhood mean. Your unflagging support has been an inspiration," he said. Russell then presented Celona with a plaque, an LAM T-shirt and an honorary membership card in the LAM, "The dues have been waived" Russell joked. Seafarer Tom Brooks (right) joined several dozen SIU members and hundreds of other union members at a Capitol Hill rally to protest Elastem Airlines* President Frank Lorenzo's action during the Eastem strike. "We will be here to the end. Remember, you always have a friend when you see the white hats," Celona said. Elsewhere on the strike front, three major consumer groups warned the flying public that Eastem plans to schedule "phantom flights" and pair inexperienced pi­ lots in the cockpit when it in­ creases its service. One in six flights that were set to begin in August were so-called phantom flights, the Aviation Con­ sumer Action Project, the Na­ tional Consumers League and Public Citizen revealed. Travel agents told the Atlanta Constitution newspaper those flights cannot be booked because Eastern simply put them on the schedule without the equipment or crews to fly them. m'M .v::-'^'. .T.l ' WJ::- t..'••, - >.. •' fci' •».-, 1?-^ r.ia'r.. • .-"• it' :x^- i? • Machinists Local 796 President Lee Russell presents the SIU with a plaque in appreciation for the many hours Seafarers have put on the picket line. On behalf of the SIU, Piney Point Port Agent Nick Celona accepts the plaque which reads, "In appreciation for your untiring and sincere support of the strike against Elastera Airlines." tl" mil-- Military Sealift Command Pacific division Captain J.S. Schultz (right) reviews the vocational upgrading programs of the union's Harry Lundeherg School. Pictured (left to right) with the Captain are Manpower staff members David Carter and Bart Rogers and Assistant to the Vocational Director Bill Hellwege. and academic programs will be­ The SIU's government services come available to SIU government division, representing civilian services division members in the mariners on MSCPAC vessels, is fall. putting the final touches on a mem­ Changes in work rules and over­ bership training and upgrading time regulations on MSCPAC ves­ program and is continuing its ef­ sels are also being addressed by forts to resolve issues regarding the union's government services work rules and overtime, reported division. Since Vice President Vice President Buck Mercer. Mercer's meeting in Washington, The union arranged for Captain DC with MSC chief Vice Admiral J.S. Schultz of the Military Sealift Paul D. Butcher, the union is di­ Command Pacific division to in­ recting its efforts toward resolu­ spect the Seafarers Harry Luntion to MSCPAC officials. deberg School of Seamanship lo­ Mercer reports that the situation cated in Piney Point, MD. Once is also being investigated by the the final details are worked out union's contract and legal depart­ with Captain Schultz Md MSCPAC ments, officials, the school's vocational Ten Former SIU Fishermen Con Collect WWII Bonds Representatives of the Seafar­ ers International Union of North America affiliate, the Fishermen's Union of America, have discov­ ered about a dozen Defense Sav­ ing Bonds, issued in 1942. Now, FUA officials are trying to track down the owners (see box). FUA President Terry Hoinsky said the $25 bonds were issued by the old Seine and Line Union of Monterey, CA to its members as a sort of bonus when unusually large sardine catches were occur­ ring. The Monterey union's member­ ship was composed mainly of Jap­ The names and 1942 addresses on the War Bonds found by the fishermen's Union of America are listed below. Please circulate. Any person claiming one of the FUA's bonds should contact Terry Hoinsky at the Fishermen's Union of America office, 529 West 9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. Yumiji Higashi George Omokawa (Beneficiary Michio Higashi) 126 West 4th St. 237 PUchard St. San Pedro, CA Terminal Island, CA Kumakichi Kawt^chi |P.O. Box300 ;Bianarck, ND 'Vi|- ;f:i SIU Patrolman Al Caulder (right) eqjoys a light moment with striking Machinist Ron Lame during a recent fish fry held by the Jacksonville local of the lAM to thank those unions who have provided support during the Eastern strike. Lame is the father of AB Tim Lame, who !B«ils out of the port of Jacksonville. anese and Italian Americans, she said. But beginning in 1942, the vast majority of Japanese Ameri­ cans, especi^y on the West Coast, were rounded up by the U.S. gov­ ernment and sent to relocation camps under the mistaken belief that they posed a security risk to the country. After the war, Hoinsky said many of the Japanese American fishermen did not return to the Monterey area. She believes most of the bonds belong to people who did not return. She has been able to locate the owners, or their sur­ vivors, of four of the bonds. 'v Tomoharu Togawa P.O. Box 1204 Monterey, CA , ^>,^ 4 : jTakekichi Mukai & Tadashi Mukai |642 C Tuna St. iTerminal Island, CA Tom K. Watanahe 337 Wellington St. Monterey, CA ^Kinpei Nishihata ^ Eipei t Yamanichi ;213 D Cannery jTenninal Island, CA Joseph & Winifi*ed Zulyevic 430 W 10th St. San P^o^ CA r �!^f ,y . •' . "•••• ' V i' .Vi •v.v. : VvA—v,;;• '••, Aumi^im • r.-Ui';- Inquiring Seafarer •' Questkm: What do yoa think ot the new garbage regula­ tions? (Asked of Seafarers at the SIU union hall in Brooklyn, NY.) John Green, AB—It should have been done years ago. All ships should have a holding tank until the next port and then take it off. Sanitation on the ship should be main­ tained at ^1 cost. Danny Brown, Steward— Of course, it helps the environ-. ment, but it should have been done a long time ago. They should go after the barges that dump out at sea, they threaten sea life in a big way. I'm in favor of recy­ cling, and the bottle law cre­ ates more scrutiny for recy­ cling. I also think each department on the ship should take responsibility for their garbage. Separation is better for the environment and also better for the fishing fleets. We store everything in big drunis and everyone helps out in separating. Jose Soto, AB—It's a good idea to separate plastics from the garble. I see seagulls eating styrofoam cups which will kill them. Angeio Romero, Re­ certified Steward— I'm in favor of paving the environ­ ment from plastic pollution. But, in some cases, we're out at sea for 28 days until there is a port where we can drop off garbage. Then there is the problem of storing the gar­ bage for that many days. There is also the problem of finding the time to separate the plastic with only three men in the steward depart­ ment along with other duties we have to do. Angel Mercato, QMED— I'm happy to See that the garbage is finally being sepa­ rated. But everyone, even the people on shore, has a responsibility to the environ­ ment. Manufacturers of plas­ tics should make them bio­ degradable. Louis Rami­ rez, Bosun/ AB—I'm against kill­ ing sea life and if we all keep dump­ ing we're not going to last 20 years. We keep big drums aboard, paint them international or­ ange and dump the plastics in them. We can manage to store them for eight days and sometimes it is difficult to separate, but it is up to everyone to make it work. Bill Burke, AB—I think it is a good idea: I agree with the rul­ ing. But I hate like hell to go through the garbage and have maggots crawling around while separating plas­ tic and putting it into the trash compactor. Biodegrad­ able bags would help a lot. Jose Negron, QMED— It's a good idea in col­ lecting plas­ tics. But it should be more than plastics, bottles and cans too, that's waste too and they don't disappear for a period of time. They should do that too and hope they keep doing it and realize that they're doing the environ­ ment a favor by picking up and keeping it clean. Frank Rod­ riguez, Bo­ sun—I've been on tankers so we have been sepa­ rating plas­ tics for a long time. Now, especially going coastwide we always separate it. Espe­ cially these styrofoam cups because if they get pumped into the mains in the engine room we get nothing but problems, big problems. Jimmy Skubna, QMED—If it's bad for the environ­ ment then I agree that separating the garbage and storing it until it can be disposed of properly is the right thing to do. But the disposal on land should be done right. Also, maybe recycle the plastics by outside contractors thus creating new jobs. . '^- • Dng Testing Rules a ^Nightmare' Implementation of the govern­ ment's drug testing rules imposed on the maritime community late last year is a "bureaucratic night­ mare," said Captain Robert E. Johnston, Maritime Overseas Vice President of Operations in a speech to the July Washington, DC Pro­ peller Club meeting. Johnston, who combines 20 years of sailing experience with 20 years as a shipping executive, said the industry has received a great deal of cooperation from the U.S. Coast Guard, but the Department of Transportation portion of the new drug testing regulations are ex­ tremely burdensome. The regulations were promul­ gated by both the Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard and called for five kinds of drug testing of mar­ itime workers: pre-employment, periodic, random, probable cause and post accident. DOT'S portion of the rules cover how the drug testing is to be ex­ ecuted and the chain of custody for an individual's urine specimen. The procedures, which John­ ston noted were "ranuned down the industry's throat," have been extremely difficult to implement and the Department of Transpor­ tation has shown no willingness to work with maritime groups to­ wards solutions. DOT'S rules, Johnston pointed out, are the same as ones issued by the Department of Health and Human Services with one major exception. DHHS regulations, through an "equivalency clause," allow a group responsible for drug testing greater flexibility in complying with the intent qf the rules. When DOT issued its drug test­ ing regulations there was no equiv­ alency clause. Johnston called for DOT to put a "practical person" in charge of administering the program for that agency. While the regulations are being fought in court by the SIU and the Transportation Institute—^an or­ ganization representing ocean­ going, Great Lakes and inland waters commercial carriers—^the Judge assigned to the case has ruled that pre-employment testing could go into effect on July 21. Unless the lawsuit is successful, the other four types of testing are due for implementation on De­ cember 21 of this year. Gorbage Dumping Regs In Force New Coast Guard rules prohib­ iting the disposal of plastics at sea went into effect early this summer bringing the United States into compliance with the 1973 Inter­ national Convention for the Pre­ vention of Pollution from Ships, known as MARPOL 73/78. The section outlining procedures for disposal of garbage is known as Annex 5. The regulations represent the efforts of the International Mari­ time Organization, a United Na­ tions body, to eliminate entangle­ ment with plastic products or consumption of harmful materials by marine wildlife. In addition to ending the dump­ ing of plastic materials, the Coast Guard rules require ports and ter­ minals to have facilities for "ship­ board generated garbage." The regulations also instruct marine craft of any size or type operating on U.S. navigable waters to dispose of non-plastic garbage, including food waste, 12 miles away from land. Between three and 12 miles from land, non-plastic gar­ bage must be capable of passing through a one inch screen, a re­ quirement which in most cases' would require use of grinders. The Coast Guard will enforce the rules through on-the-spot in­ spections, letters of warning, as­ sessment of civil penalties, denial of entry to ports and terminals without adequate reception fa­ cilities and in the case of gross or willful violations, the agency will seek prosecution of those responsible through criminal sanctions. In the Federal Register, where the regulations were first an­ nounced, the Coast Guard said that some of the following factors will serve as evidence of compli­ ance: presence of equipment to treat ship-generated garbage, ad­ herence to a written waste man­ agement plan, absence of plastics, educational programs to train crewmembers of garbage handling procedures and separate space for garbage. NY Tax Break for WWII Mariners Continued from page 3 despite constant challenges from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Caffey praised the work of state Senators Maltese, Owen Johnson and Eugene Levy and state As­ semblyman Richard Connors in making the final push to pass the bill earlier this summer. He noted that the final bill received bipar­ tisan support. The new law adds World War II merchant mariners to the orig­ inal 1958 tax bill giving real prop­ erty tax exemption to members of the armed services specifically listed in the G.I. Bill of Rights. The new law applies to those World War II merchant mariners living in New York as well as those who may move to the state. It affects only the veterans them­ selves and cannot be carried over to the families, Morgan said. The law is designed to expire after 10 years. However, Sen. Maltese already has filed legisla­ tion to make the merchant mariner exemption permanent, Morgan added. . •> f'l- • •= • . �• . ... • ..=•> r'-. |:i;,••••• • • • v" y-••••<•/ . '•• •• '• ;•• - • [- J •,•••;*--*>'.->. SeAFMEItS £06 ,-.•:•; ''i;..'••''.k'li,-r 10 Seafarer and Artist Albert Guldry Takes Cue from Famous Impressionist Painter Hensthe •P- 4' iii .-g''f{ his family, including his two-yearold daughter Ashley. "She already knows who did the different prints and paintings in our house," he said proudly. Guidry urges fellow members to take advantage of the arts and crafts facilities at the union's Lundeberg School while upgrading or visiting. He plans to return to Piney Point in the spring to obtain his QMED rating. '• -y mwS. 'kv, i aa 4;-'.: .*• . 4 * •iJ :-r/.y i; - •• i. • A diarooal sketeh by FOWT Guidiy. ::::4 Af;p.«y ,• r.wyyi;p.s».; ' - -.t - -;' •' " •, :. f !r*i myf: Before meeting Hensche, Guidry painted the watercolor above. It is a copy of a painting by 19th century artist Vincent VanGogh. r.- .s"- iiiM :i.pf sil-t: i- y ^v-fr, • "Wm .-y::::--Vy::. .yp-'-r•-4 ir^i ••iS.J.O' ' L 1 -f-Tt r« i'.-'•>;];: r.i.:;.-V'.y •yLk -r;;:..y 'iA:,yyCy. ^ Albert Giiidry, an SlU member who ships in the engine department, painted the picture ahove after studying with Henry Hensche, one of America's foremost realist artists. Entitled "The Rose," Guidry used pastels to capture nuances of color. The words oil and water may refer to two items that do not mix when applied to most members of the SIU. However, these words take on an all new meaning when discussed with FOWT Albert R. Guidry, who is the son of the late Albert R. Guidry, an AB and SIU member of many years. Art has been an interest of the Metarie, LA SIU member since he began drawing at the age of 8. However, Guidry's enthusiasm was heightened when he saw a local television show featuring art­ ist Henry Hensche during Decem­ ber of 1987. "I had never attempted painting before, but I decided to do a watercolor that night," Guidry said. "It caught my attention and I wanted to meet him. I called the TV sta­ tion to see if they would give me his phone number. They told me he conducts art classes and gave me his number," he explained. It wasn't long before Guidry met Henry Hensche, a New Englandbased artist who winters in Gray, LA. The novice painter was im­ pressed. Hensche was 87 at the time Guidry met him. He did not expect him to be so "alert, co­ herent." They have been friends as well as student-pupil since. Guidry said that Hensche is a stem teacher. "He supplies me with confidence. Compliments are .#•#•..-•'y' '-a 4,54:;• a : a, : hard to get from him. It keeps me from getting a big head. But when a compliment comes, it means so much." Guidry, who joined the SIU in 1979, described himself as feeling "an energy" when he first saw Hensche's works on television. He said Hensche "radiates when he talks about art and it shows in his works." Guidry refers to Hensche as "America's last surviving impres­ sionist froni a hearty era.'' Instead of painting by using lines drawn by a paint bmsh, Hensche and his students create images by placing one color next to another. "Take care of the colors and the drawing will take care of itself," Guidry said. Several of Hensche's students have become successfiil artists with their works on display in New York and Washington. "As a student painter, I am tmly honored to be studying under a master colorist like Henry Hensche," Guidry said. "There is a kind of legacy which, in my opinion, is valuable alone for its American art history." Guidry will paint while he is sailing. He plans to work on sea­ scapes and ships. He will be using oils so he can continue his study of colors and light effects. He said he has the support of In a photo taken by Guidry, renown artist Henry Hensche sits in his studio surrounded by works in progress. yWlkym .'a-Wa 'WSi • • j;:,- Although a black and white photo cannot capture the colors and lighting of Hensche's work, the painting reproduced ahove demonstrates the i^ist's philosophy that "Painting is the science of seeing" and "impres­ sionism is simply a way of seeing" and not an artistic technique. �musf, 1989 •;-!« . :-'"-'-iS^l m .:-fM~3. ^ ..!^^' .-I f.. , JI -J .:... « •'. /'•>.'••' .... _ i. .I'ir •.-.- . •.. , ' 1 I, - -1 Scouts loam about Value of U.S. Shipping Through MTD Program A person^ toUr of the U.S. Capitol conducted by a U.S. con­ gressman was one of the many memories taken home by the 15 scouts who participated in this summer's annual Maritime Trades Department Award Scouts pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School. The two-week experience, now in its fourth year, offers Boy and Girl Scouts an opportunity to have an educational vacation. The scouts not only learn about the maritime industry and the labor movement, but they also get a chance to visit many of the historical sites and •- \ tourist attractions near Piney Point. One of the highlights of this year's visit, according to Girl Scout Leader Kathy Roberts of Balti­ more, was Congressman Lane Ev­ ans' tour of the Capitol. Roberts said the Illinois Democrat ar­ ranged permission for the scouts to be allowed onto the floor of the House. He explained the back­ ground and updated the group on some of the bills before Congress. The scouts spent several days in Washington including a day at the MTD and AFL-CIO head­ quarters. Jean Ingrao, secretary- Pictured above are MTD Scout program participants: (hack row, left to right) Peter Steigerwald, Jason Fay, (third row, left to right) Billy Bolner, Brian Geiger, Shane Pickard, Tony Brignetti, Sean Montgomery, Counselor Kathy Roberts, (second row, left to right) Counselor Jenny Gildersleeve, Rick Bagrasco, Joy Alejo, Kisha Ringer, Kelly McClung, Tom McCloskey, (front row, left to right) Travis Corgey, Michael Miller and Peter Robbins. As part of the MTD's program in Washington, Congressman Lane Evans (D-IL) meets with the scouts on the steps of the Capitol. treasurer of the MTD, told them about the need for unions and the history of the labor movement. She also urged the Boy Scouts to acquire the American Labor merit badge. While at the Lundeberg School, the scouts worked in the arts and crafts department, created their own newscasts in the audiovisual department and tried navigating a ship in the simulator classroom. Lundeberg School Hosts 1989 Boy Stout Jamhoroo Participants When 14-year-old Boy Scout Ryan Zanca told his grandfather that his troop was planning to attend the 1989 Boy Scout Jam­ boree at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, he had no idea what might be in store. His grandfather, retired SIU of ficial Buck Stephens, arranged for the members of New Orleans Troop 35 to spend a couple of nights in August at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Ryan and his father. Scout Leader Roy Zanca, had visited the school more than 10 years ago. They had prepared the scouts and leaders to sleep "JO to 12 in a room" in the old wooden bar­ racks. After making a 25-hour bus trip from New Orleans, almost anything resembling a bed would have been welcomed. However, what they saw at the Lundeberg School was more than any of them expected. "We were suiprised," said Ryan. "1 was three or four when 1 came here and 1 remembered the old cabins. Instead we got to sleep two to a room. It sure beats sleep­ ing in a tent." The scouts were able to partic­ ipate as visitors for two days at the jamboree. Troop Leader John Brown said he and several of the scouts attended a lecture at the Jamboree on the new merit badge on American Labor. "The scouts heard about the differences between negotiation and mediation," Brown reported. "We win work with some of our scouts to help them earn the merit badge on American Labor." Brown had high praise for the steward department at the school. "The people here have been ter­ rific. When we arrived for our meals, we thought were back in New Orleans." Troop Leader Brown said the scouts raised money for the nineday trip by working a concession stand year-round at the Louisiana Superdome and by holding several fund-raising dinners. •VV-V--'' • Members of New Orleans Boy Scout Troop 35 await the beginning of the August membership meeting. The scouts spent three nights at the Lundeberg School while attending the annual Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. HiU, VA. tTong-iliine Lundeberg School , __ -Jl; MEi-4 Retired SIU official Buck Stephens introduced the New Orleans Scouts to the Lundeberg School. Pictured above are Buck Stephens' grandson Ryan Zanca (center), his son-in-law Roy Zanca (left) with his father Vince Zanca (right). The Zancas represent three generations of Scouts. Limdehei^ School guards Frank Perry and Roland Weeden have retired after a combined 31 years of service. Perry was honored on the last day of his Ih y«u^ with a party in the office of fhe school's Vice l^vsidenL Ken CmikUn. Perry was presented with a plaque while his wife received a dozen red roses. Friends and colleagues of Weeden held an informal Center to honor the 15-year veteran with a |riaque,i • • V'i "T ! -- •<;, n:;, �raHSQfiiWwae*^w«sa>p* •• - > 12 ::••• • 'i'i.V.-v • •«' ---'1' •.-•-^•''•V^ samcRsm . WvK.3-,V- ••/..«.. I?: . Letters to the Editor MA^ President F.D. Roosevelt gal­ ley gang: Ciilef Cook EugenioDiego (left). Assistant Cook Michael Cal' boon and Steward/Baker Jesse B. Natlvldad. Kttt, ( WL^kmJ W h'- •' Pns. f. D, i§§smmh Cnm To the Editor: A vote of thanks is given to the steward gang who have made this a good feeder ship. Much of that credit and reputation goes to Eu­ genio Diego, chief cook; Michael Calhoun, assistant cook and Jesse B, Natividad, steward/baker. One outstanding menu was the Chinese dinner plate (fried wonton, egg rolls, fried rice and barbecue pork spareribs). Also, a superb July 4th menu and salad bar. !: C'• K"^'.• , L : •' , , ;• <1 The Officers: L. Kowalt J. Dulong A. Griffin R. Hatfield S, Lyon M. Splner R.Nei^ LSapp The SUP: N. Daniels J. Blackbnm J. Easier M.Sokaloff M. Mortensen W. Tie iV •':••--' TheMFOW: J. Sperling G. Cook C. Babhitt ^rV Hidfiei Ifeffirans ofMmeriai Weltomes Menkaiit Mariaen rip'. To the Editor: Recently, when I read the May issue of the LOG about the VFW not wdcoming Seafsucrs as brother veterans, I decided whenever I get requests from the different veteran organizations, I would first send them a copy of the VFW's posi­ tion, and ask how they felt. Enclosed is a copy of the letter received from Paralyzed Veterans of America. I A. L. Stqiriiens Violet, LA Editor's Note: The letter Brother Stephens received from the Par­ alyze Vetoans ci America (PVA) says: . -i :-. . i'; i-.' :• "... Since its inception in 1946, PVA has been serving the needs of the disabled community and/ veterans in particular in areas such as sports and recreation, job train­ ing and placement and insuring access to quality health care. We would not, under any circum­ stances deny any assistance we might be able to provide to a Merchant Seaman. "Ours is an organization that prides itself on upholding the same principles for which so many of our members sacrificed. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form. Through our programs in legislation and advocacy, we are constantly working towards the construction of a society where no person, regardless of his or her physical capacities, can be denied the basic freedoms and rights all Americans are guaranteed by the constitution. . ." It is signed by the organization's Executive Director, R. J. Bowell. PVA can be reached at 801 Eigh­ teenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. SlU Pnsioaer Jackson Has A Ward far Yaang Mambars To the Editor: I am writing this article for all the young men and women in the union concerning our welfare and benefit program. We have the very best program there is to have. In the past five years, they have paid out about $50,000 on my health care. I had a coronary bypass in 1985 and took my pension in 1987, although I still work some. The union has come a long way since the 1940's and 1950's. Also, shipboard living is a dream com­ pared to my early years of going to sea. We had no washing ma­ chine, noair conditioning and very little night lunch. We had low pay, no weekend overtime, no welfare program at all. I look back over the years and only see two union officials still working . . . who were there when I started and that is Red Campbell and Joe DiGiorgio. I encourage all members to sup­ port your union and things will get better and better. And I hope all of you have a great and goc^ life in going to sea. Jlmmle Jackson The Woodranch, TX MH W. ftwm IMmtf »» KemmAend tf HWbr IMok lead paint, the vessel looked like swiss cheese in no time. I was lucky to go to that school, because it gave me some knowl­ edge of shipboard life before I started my career at sea. Since graduating, I've met others who attended the school and worked onboard the John W. Brown. One guy was a second mate who I came across in Cochin, India. It was 1952, and he was only 23 years old—the school had been a big help to him in upgrading so quickly. The other thing I like about the May LOG were the pictures of members graduating from courses at Piney Point. Not only can the skills they learned be used on­ board vessels, they can also be used to earn money while on shore. I wonder—have our members ever realized where they'd be without the union's commitment to training its membership? I started sailing in 1951, and there weren't any training facili­ ties. Some merchant seamen went to private school to learn new skills, and they paid good money. This was done on their own time while they were on beach with no money coming in and families to support. If a member didn't pass a class, he had to ship out again Continued on page 26 To the Editor: 1 read the May issue of the LOG with great interest, especially the story on the John W. Brown. The ship was built in the United States during the "Big One" World War II. Mainly it served as a troopship but it carried vital cargo as well. When the war came to an end, the John W. Brown still perfomied a valuable service. I was a high school student when the vessel was given to the Metropolitan Vo­ cational High School on the lower East side of N.Y. to teach young adults how to become seamen. It's been over 40 years since my high school days, but whenever I read or hear of the John W. Brown it brings back fond memories. There was a spark of pride knowing we had a REAL ship to learn on with teachers who had served in the American-flag merchant marine. With the John W. Brown, we no longer had to learn from models, books, film or blackboards, we had the real thing. The students no longer wanted to cut classes or play hooky because we now looked forward to attending classes. We students started at the bot­ tom of each department. After we had used our chipping hammers, scrapers, wire brushes and red Huntar Brawn Shatas WWII Coast Gaard HanaraUa Disckarga To the Editor: ... I am enclosing a copy of my Merchant Marine discharge and my Navy discharge. What I would like to know is why they are so different... If you would like to use the discharges in the LOG you are welcome to. Hunter N. Brown Denu^lis, AL Editor's Note: Brother Hickman (see July LOG, Letters to the Editor) and Brother Brown have provided examples of two documents available to merchant seamen who saw active duty in WWII between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945. The U.S. Coast Guard Honorable Discharge, a copy of which has been provided by Brother Brown, is obtained by filling out form DD 2168 which is available at USCG offices. After issuing the Honorable Discharge to a qualifying WWII merchant marine veteran, the Coast Guard forwards the name of that individual to the Maritime Administration. The Maritime Administra­ tion issues a United States Merchant Marine Certificate of Service. This is the document Brother Hickman provided for the July LOG. Ikaaks to tha SWP To the Editor: Thank you so much for helping my husband Robert B. Stewart and me over the years. Sorry to be late with this note ... I broke my left hip, fractured left elbow and heel. Am on the mend. Thanks again. God bless the Seafarers. Eloise W. Stewart Pomona, CA Editmr's Note: The letter tdmve was originally sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The SWP forwarded it to the LOG. fram thr AnnrH JFoms of Ibr.Snitril Sfatrs ofAinrnia HUHTER NORWOOD BROWH 15 /y^^^AUCTST lasued purauanc to P.L. 95-202 for aarvice lo tha *AMrtcaii Harchaot Marina In Oceangoing Service during ' ^ Period of Araed Conflict, Deceaber 7, 1941, to Auguat 15. 1945. • tu « m.. 1945 , Captain, U.S. Coaat Guard �MWusr, fm SnWARD CURRimUM TO Bl IMPROVED The SIU is planning to revise its steward department curriculum based on a report submitted by a select panel of SIU members, Lundeberg School faculty and in­ dustry representatives. The nine-member panel noted that the need for the updated class schedule has been created by rad­ ical changes in the manning of the steward department. "By per­ centage," the report states, "the one shipboard department to suf­ fer the greatest manning reduc­ tions has been the steward de­ partment." These reductions have been caused by a combination of factors including advanced technology, increased pressures from foreignflag operators, wage freezes, faster turnarounds, and a vastly de­ creased American-flag fleet. The review states that the Lun­ deberg School will modernize its classroom agenda to reflect the needs of the three-man steward department. With assistant cooks and cook/bakers no longer being utilized, there is a rapid advance from steward assistant to chief cook, said Don Nolan, one of the Alvarez Gets Pilot License SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin gives Milton Alvarez his certificate signifying Alvarez's successful completion of the self-study pilot program. Determination, hard work and self-review have paid dividends to SIU mfeWber Milton AlVarez. The chief mate for Crowley said he owed it all to the SIU, the Lun­ deberg School and a strong faith in God. Alvarez, who lives in Puerto Rico, recently culminated his climb from the union's trainee program to tugboat captain when he grad­ uated from the marine simulator course and his pilotage self-study program. Alvarez graduated from the Lundeberg School in October of 1975. Within three years he had enough time as an ordinary sea­ man to qualify for upgrading as an able body seaman. By July of 1978 he had completed not only the AB course but ^so the LNG program. He went to work on LNG as well as Delta and Waterman ships as an able seaman. In October of 1981 Alvarez re­ turned to the school to get his fireflghting and quartermaster en­ dorsements. Soon, he passed the celestial navigation course. Alvarez's success story did not start off right off the bat. "By not placing a full concentrated effort on my studies, I did not pass the Third Mates exam," he said of his more difficult period, which in­ cluded a divorce. "In 1986," Alvarez said, "I ac­ cepted the Lord Jesus as my savior and this changed by whole life. I had lost all hope in my life. How­ ever, accepting the Lord gave me a new direction and perspective.'' In June of that year he was invited to study at the MEBA District 2 facility in Dania, FL. He passed the exam for his Second , Mateis license, then returned to Piney'Poitlt for his radiif endOfsfement. After that, Alvarez returned to Puerto Rico and applied for harbor pilot training. Within the year, he had finished the apprenticeship in all the ports. In 1987 he took a self-study course at Piney Point and received his First Class Pilot license and a Master Freight and Towing li­ cense. Concerning the opportunities he has been given, Alvarez thanked the SIU which "gave me a new incentive to better myself. I also want to thank God for my new direction in life and to ^ the members, instructors and union personnel who made this possible. "I also want to give special thanks to Ken Conklin for his forbearance and patience in deal­ ing with me throughout the years," Alvarez said. % committee members. "It is quite a drastic change to go from steward assistant to chief cook," Nolan added. "There no longer are any steps in between." Nolan, who is the SIU school's food service director, noted that the changes will have to be phased in during an extended period of time. The changes, before being implemented, will have to be re­ viewed by the school's instructors and SIU offlcieils. They also may require changes in the shipping rules. Nolan said SIU members in the steward department would be pro­ vided with up-to-date information on the review process and any changes in curriculum through the Seafarers LOG. The Lundeberg School cur­ rently offers a variety of upgrading programs for members of the steward department, including a recertification class for chief stew­ ards. The steward recertification course not only addresses depart­ mental skills such as microbiol­ ogy, nutrition, requisitidning pro­ cedures, menu planning and safety procedures, but also trains partic­ ipants in communication and lead­ ership techniques, as well as com­ puter familiarity and record keeping. Lundeberg School Vicq President Ken Conklin pictured with Valley Lee, MD fire chief Blair Swann. Firefighting Partners Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conk­ lin presented a check for $1000 to Blair Swann, fire chief of the Val­ ley Lee, MD, District 2 Volunteer Fire Department. The annual donation is part of the continuing firefighting coop­ eration between the school's fire­ fighters and the Valley Lee vol­ unteers. The union's Lundeberg School trains all participants attending en­ try and updating courses in fire­ fighting techniques. VK::' »Evi••J ••'I 7v Two Trainee Classes Graduate Is J School Sponsors Electronics Champ Bruce Blevins (left) is the winner of the Maryland electronics competition of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. The Lundeberg School ^ helped Blevin get to the national finals this year. With him on a tour of the schotd's facilities are his father and instructor Russ Levin. Graduating from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship entry program are participants in Class numbers 440 and 441. Pictured above, after successfully completing their lifeboat classes, are; (top picture) (back row, left to right). Bill Summers, Kurt Monsanto, Robert K. Corbett, Derrick D. Gates, Mark A. Goins, Thom Kreutzer, Frank Schoening, Robert Moore, Henry Cole, Joel Whitehause, Enrique Silver Jr., Instructor Jim Moore, (first row, left to right) Scott J. Jones, Dan J. Knight, Tony L. Barnes, Janette Nobles, Stephanie Henderson, Albert Coale, William A. Griffin, Carlos A. Perez Jr. and Brian Lushia, (bottom picture) (back row, left to right) Instructor Bob Clinton, Benjamin Cannadate III, Bobby Kelly, Andre Zene, Chester Rickey,. Jeff M. Davis, William Calvin, Jeff Kuni, Ramon E. Perez, Instructor Jake Karacynski, (firsts row, left to right) Dan L. Johnston, Douglas M. Martinson, Almus Allen II, Dion Papas, Ray T. Brown Jr., Jaime Brown Jr. and Dennis Vallianos. '• -i"' • • -7 �StAFAROS lOG 1,-ifK.;- ONBOARD TMWC " n„» trip.o on a trip to service uji^ the photographs otbi this page and on 15- t -'rp '. • tA>..--I ••.i. -' 'i 'litaS ; I ' Bostm Seotty aailingforM^ 1 I 1 I 1 beb^ with Morris onboard SlU offioi^ ^^^^pFG Wil^ member WilUamB.Baii^lJ^®^jifeatsea ^SnS,S«onB.e«-itUne iwtostry. _ nchArman on ^trrst.Ser%-Crii bistimcon,^- administration Congress on bilateral should focus^te ,•.•/• i CS^Sut,butwegottheJob done." S"v?^Ss between each ^ fl^gs. percent for ve the union's in revolution did SSS.'K,-.'. •»••»• a-:«c have be™ Sycamore v the world, found he went and en'leSf ^tiS ashore. He joyed plfti^ tnHonesia to be his louuu ^^®^^cause of the oeaufound beaufevortte port tecausethe , favorite Wul and the tiful mountains ana u n rr.^. is well known the nnmtim- cont•"SctinSonto^jSot ., =si?s^-fe an exwho recalls lent teacher « ^Jated many Navy chief, b^ members in rrsSiS^Sd other seafaring skills. . v| - . M5f „«a^ on a lash barfie ® �15 fiS:,:--:^ ' z'^-; •-« i» is; 1. ',<• -'> m\ ¥¥ v¥ i. • :4' ^f • ••' •^'. ..v?C "... •'Si'"i-W SS « :tki< : . .##• tl'AV y¥0. ' i-"- . > ^'..zfe -KZ-;';3zzz?:r:,; l>z:. zzzm^ . Z' Z4| ^•:Z'v;ss-?zzs"-v , ". •..vZ,, ' >z'Zv^r^4i|Z ...•• --.v •>.,!?./.,«,• • - • •'• •!/ -, ¥M\ • • \. '. -?'. •-/ •-'•,• -V" IWOIA •1UJ« ssl v': - .s ifi'o--'"-' '0' GARCIA .'•>?>'• .Z' • zr>| ' < • '•:,;^^fe; ';:>Z. '• ••'zJ'/ZZ «,o«w vast array ofse life .^ island,^^^^arW >ortugaese a^und thej shaped ^ surroundingaee^ geogfrom i&e the outlhie of a raphy looks iiRe _ 't-V •^. - X-\ z'^i '"z-; -Z' ^• �I )i I ' I* SUFARBIS106 THe following wipers graduated on July 21 after coimpletihg the Lundeberg Schqol FOWT six-week course which included study of boiler engine room equipment, operating auxiliary equipment and thO starting and securing of main engines: (fourth row, left to right) Albert Guidry, John Copeland, Richard S. Willis, Cal Saunders, Pat Jarvis, (third row, left to right) Brett Lammers, Debbie Stalf, Tim Weber, Carmine Barbati, Steven Baret, (second row, left to right) Tim Kosturko, David Tillman, Michael Kovack, Mark Pinkham, Justo Esteresy Phillip D. Goudeau, Glenn Henderson, Scott Horn, (front row, left to right) C. Colon, Paul Hoover, Gil A. LaiBoy, Carlos Marcial, Gary Ben!^^ Andre Carriere. Graiduating on July 7, after completing an exercise to install new electronic radar and communication equipment on the Lundeberg School tiig—the Susan Collins—are MET class participants: (rearj left to right) Don Kirkland, Instructor Russ Levin, (front, left to right) Jeiry Johnson, Mark O'MMl^ Johnson and PP MagUire. 3: • r-'T K-'. Pictured above are studehff^^^uating on July 7 from the QMED class. Each earned QMED endorsements, any rating. Standing, by row, are (thirdy left to right) Jeffrey Robertson, Bert L. Seely, Troy D. Swiger, E.J. Mallory, (second, left to right) James C. Crawford, Jeri^ Lee, Jon Robb, John Lihdseyy Joseph Ortiz, Gary R. Danos, Jim Wiifl^o James Kula, Maunce Scott, J^osano Rolon, Jolw Wong and Jeanne Wright, ^RneeUnig are Ghailes Bete fleft) and Andy DUuHip. •.•'"'•J'-'..-' ; p Inarictors Bob CHnton (second row, left) and Jake Karacaynski (second row, right) taught abandon ship procedures, hypothermia preventiony heUcopter res^cue actions,^ and distress Shiphandling Class , wqt r Watchsiiii&#-^^ ^^sel^e^irtih I practiced by participants of the August 4 graduating Shiphandl'hg lifclass. Comi^ting the course by instructor Jim Brown (back row, left) fepnd computer operator Cheryl Burgess (front row, left) are (back row, ^Ibcginning with second jfrom left) David Caudill, Oliver Dofson, David ^fawkes, (front row, begmning Mrank Pivik and Milton Alvariz techniques, Gi^diiating on Jute row) Marcus Dawson (1^, Edis^ Cm beginnihg with second from left) ^ Rrrtiert^1^^ Arhiro^^^^^G Anthony Smifti, (front| row, left to right) Faye Price, Albert P. Kuever, Bob Mensching mid || RobertTurek. , ,iry'''^hriing second ft-om left) David Fawkes, Mitch M^ Oliver N. Dotson, (front row, beginning se<^nd from left) Tom Stagg, James BUtch mid Robert Grubbs. Joinihg the class are instructor Jun Brown (se^d row, left) J - „ u ^ I , J S-iS, - V^vli-^%1 3.-, 3-', • . , - • �- AUGUST, 1989 46 Seahrm Go On Pension Roll Forty-six long time union members from deep sea, inland and Great Lakes were awarded pensions for their years of service in the maritime industry. Some of the new retirees saw action in World War II. Others joined the SIU later and took part in many of the key beefs and organizing drives that shaped the modem face of the SIU. During their decades of service each contributed to the growth of the union. The SIU wishes all of the pensioners smooth sailing. Deep Sea ANIBAL ALBE Anibal Albe,65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Born in Puerto Rico, Seafarer Albe shipped out of Santurce on the San Juan, Guayama, Carolina and Arecibo, among others. Pensioner Albe makes Rio Piedras, PR his home. EDGAR C. ANDERSON JR. Edgar Anderson, 62, joined the union in 1954 in the port of New York. Bom in East Providence, RI, Brother Anderson completed the bosun recertification program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1973. He also attended other upgrading courses in 1977 and 1978. Pensioner Anderson now resides in East Greenwich, RI. SAMUEL H. BEATTIE Samuel H. Beattie, 58, st^ed saUing with the SIU in 1948 out of the port of New York. Bom in Glasgow, Scotland, Brother Beattie shipped out in the engine department. Some of his early ships were the S.S. Alawai, the S.S. Puerto Rico and the S.S. Liberty BeU. Seafarer Beattie also served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, eaming a good conduct medal and the national defense service medal. He became a U.S. citizen in 1955. Pensioner Beattie graduated from the LNG course in Piney Point in 1979. Formerly a resident of Slidell, LA, Beattie now makes his home in Irvine, CA. DAVID M. BOARD David Board, 66, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Jacksonville, FL. Initially he sailed in the deck department and in 1983 switched to the steward department. Some of his earlier ships included the S.S. Potomac (Oriental Exporters), the Santa Emilia (Liberty Navigation), the S.S. Panama (Sea-Land) and the Loma Victory (Delta). p'if :;v-^ Bom in Cuba, Brother Board served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He shipped out of the port of Jacksonville, where he continues to reside. EUGENE A. BOUSSON Eugene Bousson, 65, first sailed with the union in 1%3 although he had worked as an AB since 1959. He became a full book member in 1964. In 1967, Pensioner Bousson became a bosun. Bom in Long Island City, NY, Brother Bousson served in the Navy from 1940 to 1952. He attained the rank of quartermaster. In 1976 Seafarer Bousson completed the bosun recertification program at the Seafarers Lundeberg School. He continues to live in Piney Point, MD. LIBARDO CIFUENTES Libardo Cifuentes, 65, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Houston, TX. He sailed in the engine and steward departments. Some of his first ships included the Mid Lake, Tamara Guilden and the Sacramento, and more recent vessels include those operated by OMI and Interocean Management. Bom in Colombia, Brother Cifuentes completed the assistant cook course at the Lundeberg School. He continues to reside in Houston. WAYNE T. COLE Wayne Cole, 61, started sailing in I96I. He joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Yoilc and received his "A" book in 1968. Bom in Sparta, WI, Brother Cole served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 and in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. He upgraded his skills at the union's Lundeberg School in Piney Point. In 1980 he completed the diesel technology course and in 1985, the welding course. Pensioner Cole, who shipped out of the port of Wilmington, CA, makes his home in Portland, OR. JOSEPH DEJESSA Joseph DeJessa, 63, joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother DeJessa is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1944 to 1946. In 1961 he was certified to ship as a bosun. Seafarer DeJessa, who shipped out of the port of New York, resides in Bricktown, NJ. ROBERT BURNS Robert Bums, 62, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Bom in Jersey (Tity, NJ, some of his ships included the Globe Explorer (Maritime Overseas) and the Robin Gray (Moore-McCormick). Brother Bums, who is a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, makes his home in Keyport, NJ. DAVID E. EDWARDS David Edwards, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans, LA in 1942. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Edwards completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1988. While aboard the Falcon Princess as steward/baker. Seafarer Edwards received a commendation for his excellent meals. Bom in Alabama, he ciirrently makes his home in Houston, TX. • JOHN FEDESOVICH John Fedesovich, 61, joined the union in 1946 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed in the engine department. Bom in Nashua, NH, Seafarer Fedesovich shipped out of the port of New Orleans, LA. He attended many upgrading courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, including the reefer program in 1983 and pumproom maintenance and operations in 1984. He also sailed on many of the LNG vessels, including the LNG Aries, LNG Libra, LNG Aquarius and LN(3 Gemini. Pensioner Fedesovich continues to live in Slidell, LA. LYNWOOD FITZGERALD Lynwood Fitzgerald, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955, Ithough le had been sailing since 1948 when he received his union work permit. Bom in Craigsville, VA, Brother Fitzgerald sailed in the engine department. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Seafarer Fitzgerald also completed a number of upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School. In 1976 his QMED certificate and lifeboat endorsements were issued. He later went on to take courses in diesel automation, marine electronics and reefer and diesel systems. Pensioner Fitzger^d shipped out of the port of Norfolk, VA and makes his home in Craigsville. NORMAN GILLIKEN Norman Gilliken, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans, LA in 1960, although he had been sailing since 1952 when his union work permit was issued in the same port. He sailed in the deck department. Pensioner Gilliken was bom in Tampa, FL. Among his first ships were the S.S. Amber Star (Trojan) and the S.S. Raphael (Waterman). He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Pensioner Gilliken makes Slidell, LA his home. JACK O. HAMBELTON Jack Hambelton, 56, joined the A&G in 1976 at the port of Wilmington, CA. He sailed out of the West Coast for many years with the MCS. In 1966 Brother Hambelton graduated from the MCS Stewards Training School (Pacific), and shipped out as a waiter, sailing with American President Lines. Bom in El Centro, CA, Seafarer Hambelton resides in Kingsburg, CA. THEODORE M. HENKLE Theodore Henkle, 62, joined the union in the port of New York. He shipped out of the port of Seattle, WA in the deck department, mostly aboard Sea-Land vessels. Bom in Oregon, Brother Henkle is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1945 to 1946. He continues to reside in Seattle. PARTHA E. JERNIGAN Partha Jemigan, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Beginning in 1945 he sailed with Isthmian and continued sailing on that company's ships during the SIU's bitter organizing drive. When the union won its hard-fought campaign and Isthmian signed a collective bargaining agreement in 1947, Brother Jemigan became an SIU member. Bom in Florida, Pensioner Jemigan completed the 3rd assistant engineers,training at union's Lundeberg School. Jacksonville, FL was home port for Pensioner Jemigan, who lives in Pensacola. MANUEL S. LEDESMA MCS Pensioner Manuel Ledesma, 66, joined the SIU in 1956 in Honolulu, HI. He sailed in the steward department. A member of the SlU-merged Marine . Cooks and Stewards Union, Brother Ledesma was bom in Kauai, HI and presently lives in Honolulu. GEORGE F. MCKENNA George McKenna, 70, first started sailing in 1951 when he received his union permit in the port of Norfolk, VA. He sailed that year as an OS aboard the Charles Bullfinch. Some of his other early ships were operated by Victory Carriers, Waterman, Isthmian and Calmar. Bom in Westbury, NY, Brother McKenna walked the union's picket line in the I%1 Greater New York Harbor Strike. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Pensioner McKenna now resides in Suffolk, VA. GEOFFREY MILLS Geoffrey Mills, 65, first started sailing with the SIU in 1952 out of the port of Philadelphia. That was the year he was issued a union work permit. He then received his full book in 1959 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in England, Seafarer MUls attended the firefighting course at the Lundeberg School in 1976. Formerly a resident of New York, Pensioner Mills now calls West Wales, Britain his home. M'y ':i -, -S#' . v f I ALBERT MITCHELL Albert Mitchell, 72, lived in New Orleans, LA when his union work permit was issued to him in 1947. He became a full book member of the union in 1955. Bom in Louisiana, Brother Mitchell is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1942 to 1945. Pensioner Mitchell now resides in Gretna, LA. T• •' JAMES T. MYERS James T. Myers, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York, although he had been sailing since 1951. Bom in Mobile, AL and a graduate of Spalding Business College, Seafarer Myers is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served from 1950 to 1956. Upon his honorable discharge, he began to ship out again in the steward department, first with Alcoa, then with Waterman and Maritime Overseas. Brother Myers attended a Lundeberg School conference in 1973 and received his lifeboat endorsement at upgrading courses in 1975. He also worked for the Sea-Land shoregang and was promoted to port steward in 1980. Pensioner Myers calls Kent, WA home. if • M-. ••'f '• '3- ^•1 •• -y- i'S' ••I • • •; ; ^rw- ANTHONY SGAGLIARDICH Anthony Sgagliardich, 67, began sailing with the union m 1%7 out of the port of New York. He sailed in the Continued on page 18 " •"¥ ,, S>', �111 SOfARBlSlOG '•»TrA*."#r»iWkt', -'- i.i, :n%: •;, • • Continued from page 17 engine department. Some of his early ships included the City Gateway and the Bienville (Sea-Land) and the Western Comet (Western Agency). Bom in Pola, Italy, Seafarer Sgagliardich attended the union's FOWT upgrading program in 1%7 and recertification classes in 1972. He also received his QMED certification from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and completed the LNG/LPG course in 1975 and the Marine Electrical Maintenance course in 1980. Brother Sgagliardich continues to reside in Brooklyn, NY. EDWARD SLANEY Edward Slaney, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York. He sailed in 1966 as a cook aboard Seatrain, Hudson Waterways and Cities Service vessels. Bora in Norwood, MA, Brother Slaney had previously shipped with other unions, but said the SIU was by far the best. Seafarer Slaney resides in New Orleans, LA. MIKE STRAKA Mike Straka, 64, was first issued a union work permit in 1953 and received his full book in 1955 in the port of Baltimore, MD. He sailed in the deck department. Bora in Central City, PA, Brother Straka served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 and in the Air Force from 1949 to 1952. He lives in Mercer, PA. •' . V 'r^'-'v"-^''';' .<• r".. /t; 1 mm JOSEPH A. TAGLIAFERRI Joseph Tagliaferri, 63,joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of New York, although he had been issued a union port permit the previous year. Born in Baltimore, MD, Brother Tagliaferri sailed in the engine department. Pensioner Tagliaferri was issued a union picket card in 1961 for the time he put in on SIU beefs. Prior to his career in the merchant marine. Seafarer Tagliaferri was in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 19'52. He was a member of a cavalry unit in Germany stationed in the mountains to look for border crossers and black marketeers. Pensioner Tagliaferri still resides in Baltimore. fniand *lf ALVIN W. COOLEY Alvin Cooley, 65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Mobile and received his full book in 1968. He sailed in the engine department. Bora in LeakesviUe, MS, Brother Cooley served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1954. He was employed by RadclifT Materials from 1963 to 1966 and later by Dixie Carriers. With a marine license. Boatman Cooley sailed as a pilot out of the port of Mobile. He continues to live in LeakesviUe. HYBART DEES Hybart Dees, 66, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Mobile foUowing three years in the U.S. Army. He sailed in the deck department, working for 13 years as a lever man with RadclifT Materials. Boatman Dees makes Atmore, AL his home. OTHO A. GUGLIOTTA Otho Gugliotta, 61, joined the union in the port of Baltimore and signed on with Curtis Bay Towing in 1953. He has a first class pUot and master rivers Ucense and sailed as captain. Seafarer Gugliotta attended one of the union's educational conferences and took the radar renewal course at the Lundeberg School in 1987. He continues to live in Baltimore. JAMES S. JAMES James James, 66, joined the union in 1972 in the port of New Orleans. Bora in San Antonio, TX, Brother James served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1952. In 1978 Boatman James was elected a winner of the Transportation Institute's towboat operator scholarship. He attended courses at the union's Lundeberg School in inland and ocean operations and firefighting. The next year he took an upgrading class in celestial navigation. In 1982 he completed the inspected towing vessel and quartermaster courses, and in 1986, the radm* observer program. He shipped out as second mate with Red Circle Transport, Crowley Towing and lOT. Seafarer James resides in Thonotosassa, FL. CHARLES W. MOORE Charles Moore, 65, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, VAand was employed, since 1969, as a captain by NBC Lines. NBC Lines was bought by McAUister. Bora in Oyster, VA, Seafarer Moore continues to Uve there.. JEROME MOORE Jerome Moore, 70, joined the union in 1961. Born in St. George Island, klD, Brother Moore most recently sailed as a deckhand aboard the Papa Guy for Steuart Transportation Company. He makes his home in Piney Point, MD. JOHN D SPUEHLER John D. Spuehler, 62, of Jacksonville, FL, joined the union in 1976. He last sailed in March on a Crowley Towing and Transit vessel. Brother Spuehler also worked on such vessels as the Tug Crusader and the Sea-Land Charleston. He sailed in the deck department. JOHN STEINS John Steins, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, VA in 1974. He sailed in the engine department. Bora in Buffalo, NY, Boatman Steins is a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1966. He also is a former member of the United Steelworkers union. In 1973 Brother Steins signed on with McAllister Brothers and then with Curtis Bay Towing of Virginia as an engineer. He continues to reside in Norfolk. BILLY H. STUBBLEFTELD Billy H. Stubblefield, 63, joined the SIU in St. Louis, where he was also bora. A chief towboat cook. Brother Stubblefield served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. In 1977 he was a delegate to an Education Conference held at the union's Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD. Pensioner Stubblefield is a resident of St. Louis. WALTER R. VICKERY Walter R. Vickery, 62, last worked in 1988 on a Mariner Towing tug. Brother Vickery began his career as a boatman in 1956. He sailed as a deckhand and AB for SlU-contracted companies such as Curtis Bay Towing and McAllister. Pensioner Vickery lives in Woodbury, NJ. CALVIN WAGNER Calvin Wagner, 63, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Houston, TX. Bora in Moulton, TX, Boatman Wagner hired on with G&H Towing in 1959. He also served with the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Wagner makes Webster, TX his home. FRANCIS O. WALLACE Francis O. Wallace, 64, of Mobile, AL, sailed as a chief engineer. A native of New Hampshire, he joined the union in Norfolk in 1971. SYDNEY WARMACK Sidney Warmack, 65, of Tampa, FL, retired as an AB. He last sailed on a Mariner Towing vessel in February of 1988. Brother Warmack worked on such vessels as the Navigator and the Seafarer. Pensioner Warmack also sailed as an AB in the SIU's deep sea division. Great Lakes SYLVESTER BLAZIK Sylvester Blazik, 60 of Kingston, PA, sailed as a wheelsman. Brother Blazik joined the union in 1960. He sailed on such vessels as the steamer Scobell operated by Erie Navigating. MESSAH) M. EUAHMI Messaid Eljahmi, 65, joined the SIU in Detroit in 1958. He sailed in the steward department as a porter. He shipped out of the port of Algonac. Bora in Yemen, Brother Eljahmi became a U.S. citizen in 1960. He lives in Dearborn, MI. DONALD GORDON Donald Gordon, 60, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Cleveland. Bora in Ohio, Brother Gordon served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1960. In I%1 he hired on with Great Lakes Towing. Prior to his sailing career. Seafarer Gordon was employed by General Electric as a lineman. Pensioner Gordon, who shipped out of the port of Algonac, makes Cleveland his home. ROSS GOWANS Ross Gowans, 65, retired as a wheelsman. Bora in Maryland, Brother Gowans joined the union in 1960 in Toledo, OH. He sailed on such vessels as the Saginaw Bay. Pensioner Gowans makes Saginaw, MI his home. ALLEN RENWICK Allen Renwick, 65, of Lakeland, FL, joined the union in 1%1 in Detroit, MI. A native of Romney, Ontario, Canada, Brother Renwick sailed in the engine department out of the union's Great Lakes division. .'V "V •.V VERNON W. SAVAGE Vernon Savage, 67, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Chicago and started shipping out with Hannah Inland Waterways. Bora in Jersey City, NJ, Brother Savage sailed both as an inland boatman and as a Great Lakes tugboat operator. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1948. He now resides in Wadena, lA. JEROME H. SZMAGALSKI Jerome H. Szmagalski, 65, of Hammond, IN, joined the SIU in Detroit in 1967. Previously a member of the United Steelworkers Union, Brother Szmagalski became a tug deckhand. He worked on vessels operated by such companies as Hannah Inland Waterways and Great Lakes Towing. Railroad Marine THOMAS J. MCGREAL Thomas McGreal, 62, joined the union in 1960 in the port of New York. Bora in Astoria, NY, Brother McGreal shipped out in the deck dep^ment. Some of his earliest tugs were operated by NY Central, Penn Central and NY Dock Railway. In 1962 he wrote to government officials to ask for their help in opposing a railroad merger. In 1982 his daughter, Jane Frances, was the Charlie Logan Scholarship winner, receiving an award in the amount of $10,000 toward her college education. Seafarer McGreal continues to make New York his home. HilP YOU- lil •; . ' �sfef t .. AUGUST, 1989 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea ^Wahnn Unm ttmlory JULY 1-31, 1989 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New Yoric PhUadelphia, ^ B^tiinoFe; Norfolk Mobile New Orleans •^REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT I San Fiancisot^ i Yj^Umingtoii Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu tHdu^dif I St. Louis; I I^ey Poiirif Totals Port [ New^Vb^ I Philadelp i Baltimore^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I jack^bhyiiiir I San Francisi^ Ijyilniingtoi}^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu fHdus I St. Louis |^^.Poin3 Totals Port i New York I Philadelphia SBaltimpres] Norfolk Mobile New Orf^hns liacksonville I San Franci 0 1 1 3 76 0 1 26 5 1 7 0 10 1 0 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 16 6 1 5 0 8 15 6 2 1 0 2 1 : 1' 7 I 0 5 2 1 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT teamiagtpn Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu iHouston |St. Louisy illSney Poini Totals Port New York Philadelphia llg^timore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville - ^ i San Francisco MklOKi Sacco,/Vrsii/ffir JoKfdi Saceo, Executive Vice President Icie DiGior^, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campiwll, Vice President of Contracts JackCaffey, Vice President TiiMnas GHdewdl, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 ; (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore. MD 1^1202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU ""V "V ':AZ' 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford. MA 02740 ; (508)997-5404 cl NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK . 675 Fourth Ave. , .. ,,, Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 .-I NORFOLK ' ^ ' ^7 i. 115Thirtl St. Norfolk, VA 23510 * . y, .... (804) 622-1892 ^^ -'^PHiLADELPHIA- ' ? 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)725-6960 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 458rGravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington. CA 90744 (213)549-4000 iJfetPgtp Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu . . pHouston 1st. Louis iEi§y-ioin) Totals Totals AH Departments Totals All Departments . .^ . • . . . L *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of July was up from the month of June. A total of 1,386 johs were shipped on SIUcontracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,386 jobs shipped, 551 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 184 trip relief jobs were shipped Since the trip reUef program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,446 johs have been shipped. BIILMTU' '--irriTiiMr-r-'-'-'- ri - ^ tS": '..'p'f'.V >>•''-f- sssi "• • SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 ' v'- ,• '.y; 'iSt' •' y. ,y. SEJ '• M-AA •y. Vy' -; . ? , 'im > '."r 'i • 'v'-'ni.;. •M-''• 'U •I''- rA A'- 'y - A-A > ' "-kf • �Ms •,:"-it-l -»!».' ri- ¥, SOUrAREK m •;- ^'V'--' • - 20 MoiMfy Membeiship ' MeeHngs Deep 5ea, Lakes, lirfanif Mfotefs Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters JULY 1-31, 1989 IfSSfel. 'wtV Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Phil^elpl^ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans IJacksonville •|Sah Ftanciscci IWilmii^on Seattle Puerto Rico Houston .•AlgOnao:;:®® St. Louis aPiney Pbirit Wk TOTAL SHIPPED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED AUGr Class A Class B Class C ^ - 0.: 0 0 19 0 0 fei-r'.. 0 . 0 2 0 0 0 K U VVft• - V, ; 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 12 0 0 21 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 -0: V- 6o 21 0 12 • 0 1 0 I 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 kX—Q 0 ••:5 ^ ..•-.f ,0 0 0 - .0 0 0 4 43 • • 6 10 6 0 0 •••;' •' 0 :•. •0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 23 re: , 1 . - 0 •:fr '41 0 0 0 0 kSf 0 ;<! • 0 0 ^ 0 0 ........... 49 50 109 0 0 : 0 b 1 0 14 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 39 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 8 1 0 14 0 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 Piney Point Tuesday, September 5 New York Tuesday, September 5 PhUadelphia Wednesday, September 6 Baltimore Thursday, September 7 Norfolk Thursday, September 7 Jacksonville Thursday, September 7 Algonac Friday, September 8 Houston Monday, September 11 '« • New Orleans : . Tuesday, September 12 ; Mobile 5 Wednesday, September 13 San Francisco Thursday, September 14 WUmington Monday, September 18 Seattle , Friday, September 22 San Juan Thursday, September 7 ^. vr , St. Louis V F^riday, Septeflilwr 15 HoiDtd^ Friday, September 15 Duluth Wednesday, September 13' • ^ - ENGINE DEPARTMENT i*' ''-yy'" ' '.:''-:7 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT yA. • Wednesday, Septemb^j^^pj^ New Bedford Tuesday, September 1^ v • flpp ;iv ®r : iih30 Ml, Jorto MobUe New Orleans NOTICE FOR AMSEA CREW T.W.AUDep«d«ol, «» 37 54 64 12 55 177 88 103 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. DIspatchefs' Report for Groat Lakes CL—CompanyAakes JULY 1-31, 1989 Port NP—Non Priority U-Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT Totab AlDapMMRs " 0 75 34 0 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. : , .( Crewmembers employed aboa,rd the vessels named below during the specified dates are due an Economic Price Adjust­ ment (EPA) as per Article II, Section 5(b)2 (page 15) of the AMSEA agreement. To verify employment, please forward copies of discharges or pay vouchers to the contract de­ partment at the union's head­ quarters, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Members writing the contract department should include a current address. Upon receipt of the employ­ ment verification, monies due will be processed and sent to the address specified in the letter mailed to the contract depart­ ment. MY First Lt. Baldomero Lopez 1/1/87 to 12/31/88 MV Second Lt. John P. Bobo 1/1/88 to 12/31/88 -n PFC Dwayne T. Williams 1/1/88 to 12/31/88 MV Jack Lummus 1/1/88 to 12/31/88 MV WUUam R. Button 1/1/88 to 12/31/88 .-•r,,•'•,•./• ymMyyi • k ':> • •.•.vr"-'- �"" V" Ji AUGUST, 1989 21 Kirksey Photographs Life Onhoord the Overseas Chicago SIU crewmember and deck delegate Alvin a crew meal. Chief Cook Charles Hall in the Kirksey photographed his shipmates on a re­ Overseas Chicago galley, QMED Charlie Pickcent voyage. ren dropping by the crew lounge to talk to Pictured in clockwise order are: AB's Eddie H^ and Young and during a payoff, AB Alvin Hall and Eric Young enjoying a moment of Kirksey (left), SIU Representative Joe Perez leisure, Chief Steward Clyde Kreiss preparing and Bosun E. Bronsting. fJi: \ PS F'| •4 /- •Jt ^^ ^ • • 'J.-- .• , FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes Specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SmPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; PAYMENT OF MONIES. NO monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason urdess he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafium Appeals Board 5201 Anth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20740 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you'at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available inall SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper maimer. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refirained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These ri^ts are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal ri^ts to which Ke is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improperconduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further youreconomic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquajrters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, PrinceGeorges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. • 'v'4,-V p' Union Members Missing Maii Should Contact Headquarters To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulle­ tins and other communications from the SIU's head­ quarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquarters to be a member's permanent residence. Other Changes—^Notify HQ SIU members who have changed their names should also notify headquarters. Individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incorrectly noted on current mailings, contact headquarters. All of the above communication with the union's national office can be accomplished by filling out the form next to this article and mailing it to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, ATT: SIU Ad­ dress Correction Department. SIU members can also fill out change of address cards at any union hall. HOME ADDRESS PLEASE PRINT • '• : /'-S- Date;. This wilt be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This address should remain in the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. Social Security No. Phone No. ( Your Full Name Street Apt. or Box # City • Active SIU Member Book Number _L Area Code State ZIP • SIU Pensioner Other V.' • I vA. , Please check one: • This is a change of address • This is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address • I am receiving more than one copy of the LOG '=1^' (Signed). . _ 'J . ."lA t �StAFJUtmiOG MDOmS (Apex Marine), April 9— Chairman Richard K. Wardlaw, Sec­ ret^ Grant Marzett, Deck Delegate Eric Ruiz, Sal Salazar, Steward Del­ egate G. Alvarez. Chairman noted it has been a long trip, three-and-a-half months, with several diversions. Everything is running smoothly with a go(^ SIU crew. Vessel will arrive in Gulf of Mexico around May 9 for a payofif, then on to Suez C!anal. There is $51 in ship's fiind. Deck delegate stated there has been quite a bit of confusion since new, non­ union chief mate came aboard in Singapore. Engine and steward de­ partments each had a man get off in Singapore due to illness. Replace­ ments were received. Problems to be looked into; when Adonis arrived in Taiwan—ship not cleared until five day^ later, watches broken and no shore leave given. Next port: Houston, TX. GilVESimr Mr (Sea-Land Service), April 2—Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Terry J. Smith, Educational Director O.Duffy, Deck Delegate Irvin Glass, Engine Delegate Donald Bush, Steward Dele^te Fredrick E. Otto. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. There is $268 in the ship's movie fund. It was requested that a union official be present when Cus­ toms comes aboard in Felixstowe, England. As a safety precaution, en­ gine room crewmembers requested an eye wash station. Other sugges­ tions made: get -another washing ma­ chine in the crew laundry, get VCR cleaned, increase stores, fix heat and add a carpet in crew's rec room. Next ports: Charleston, SC; tort Everglades, FL; Houston, TX, and Jacksonville, FL. MOIDN (Apex Marine), April 30Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Di­ rector A. Gardner, Deck Delegate Macario Torre, Engine Delegate Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Delegate Michael Hammock. Chairman re­ ported ship will arrive in Stapleton, NY at noon on May 5 with payoff scheduled for arriv^. New captain will come aboard for next voyage. fi •"' :"• .yStv i • > •' ^ '"f ^ •rj UKMQUUaUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), April 30—Chairman J.W. Gamer, Secretary Alexander P. Reyer. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Bosun read from Marine In­ dex about lost jobs in maritime industry and stressed importance of contributing to SPAD as a way to fight back. Secretary urged members to work safely, stay alert and up­ grade whenever possible. There is $3,(X)0 in ship's ffind. On this voy­ age, fund has purchased a rice cooker and a microwave oven. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next ports: Nagoya, Japan and Bontang, Indonesia. HfG MIES (Energy Transportation Corp.), April 9-—Chairman Robert D. Schwarz, Secretary Harold Markowitz. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Bosun discussed problems arising from crew flights on Japan Air Lines. Crewmembers unani­ mously agreed changes need to be made as JAL service has been very poor. Everything onboard is mnning smoothly. Steward asked for the co­ operation of crew in helping to keep mess halls and lounge clean by re­ turning glasses, plates and silver­ ware after use. Vote of thanks given to chief steward and his department for a job well done. Next ports: Osaka, Japan; Bontang, Indonesia, and Tobata, Japan. UK OPtKOn (Energy Transporta­ tion Corp.), April 23-^hairman Eu­ gene A. Bousson, Secretary Francis E. Ostendarp, Educational Director Engang Abi^n, Deck Delegate Leon Piero, Engine Delegate T.R. Van Pelt, Steward Delegate B.T. McEleney. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $440 in ship's fund. Educational director urged eli­ gible members to upgrade when pos­ sible. All communications read and posted. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. UK GBUK (Energy Transportation Corp.), April 16—Chairman Robbynson Suy, Secretary Doyle Corne­ lius, Educational Director Thomas Harris, Deck Delegate John O'Connell. Engine Delegate David Veldkamp. Steward Delegate Gregory Evans. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. There is $80 in ship's fund which is kept in captain's safe. Bo­ sun reported everything is going smoothly for dry-docking in Sakaide, Japan. He discussed new drug testing information received from ship sailed from Miami on April 14 bound for Trinidad. Extra riders picked up for tank cleaning and welding and the ship is returning back to USA. The OMI Charger is due to pay off in Texas City May 1, pick up a partial load and sail for Corpus C^sti. Secretary talked about drug testing rules. He ex­ pressed belief that new regulations are biased against U.S.-flag mer­ chant mariners since drug testing is not required for foreign-flag vessels. He encouraged all members with a drug/alcohol problem to go to ARC and not wait until it's too late. Edu­ cational director stressed need for union members to upgrade skills at SHLSS and to be ready to replace some of the older members, now re­ tiring. One minute of silence was observed in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Texas City, TX. OMf DYmCMEM (OMI Corp.), April 16—Chairman Carrol G. Heick, Secretary Don Collins, Educational ]ilK hUvwhig skips mkmlK an iasi a sanpUag of tko many mooHag npotfs Iho SIU ntoim oath moalh fnm hs ships anuad tho worii^ Shipsf adaalos an nviowod hf Hu Unoa's Coalntl Doparlaioal* Jhoso l issaos ngakiiig alioMon or an addroaod by Ihe Uaiou upoa l ntoi^^Jkoshsp^n^ headquarters. All communications received were posted for all to read. There has been no news yet about LNG crewmembers using American airlines instead of JAL. Crewmem­ bers unanimously agreed there has been general dissatisfaction with JAL, and LNG-assigned SIU mem­ bers should be flown on American carriers. Steward thanked crew for cooperation in returning excess linen to store room. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. UK VMKO (Energy Transportation Corp.), April 30—Chairman Luther Myrex, Secretary Robert H. Forshee. Deck Delegate B.T. Fleming, Engine Delegate Kevin W. Conklin, Steward Delegate Zein Achmad. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $145 in ship's fund. All communications have been read and posted. Chairman led a discussion on problem of drug testing and its effect on the membership. He went over the information sent out by union on AIDS and stressed impor­ tance of contributing to SPAD and of upgrading. Vote of thanks given to steward department for fine meals. Next ports: Tobata, Japan; Arun, Indonesia; Bontang, Indone­ sia, and Nagoya, Japan. mUOVD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), April 10—Chairman John R. Neff, Secretary Raymond G. Connolly, Educational Director M.K. Over^aard. There is $190 in the ship's fluid—to be spent on movies for ship's crew. Report from headquar­ ters on drug testing read to crew. Discussion ensued. Concern ex­ pressed about cost of taking test a second time, especially for seamen who live a long way from their doc­ tor, clinic or union hall. Next port: Houston, TX. (OMI Corp.), April 30— Chairman H.B. Rains, Secretary N. Johnson, Educational Director G. Rodriguez. No b^efs or disputed OT reported. Currently there is no ship's fund since everything was do­ nated for movies. Chairman stated Director F.P. Durand Jr., Deck Del­ egate Errol Pak, Engine Delegate John R. Day, Steward Delegate Camilo Camarea. Chairman noted a few beefs in deck department re­ garding OT and personalities. Prob­ lems will be brought to attention of boarding patrolman. One QMED sent to the hospital in Panama fol­ lowing an accident. Otherwise, everything running smoothly. Chair­ man explained where SPAD dollars go and stressed importance of up^ding skills at Piney Point. Educa­ tional director said one look at Lundeberg school's course schedule in the Seafarers LOG shows the many kinds of courses offered at union's school. Secretary said programs at SHLSS give a seaman an excellent chance to get a good education and noted new look for the Seafarers LOG is welcome change. Secretary announced receipt of a bulletin from headquarters about drug testing. Several paragraphs read to member­ ship and it was posted for all to re­ view. There is W37 in movie fund. Suggestion made to check with pa­ trolman to see if cash draws can be made at sea before arrival in port. Vote of thanks given to steward de­ partment for excellent food and super cleaning job. Steward asked members to keep ship clean by using wall ashtrays for cigarettes only, not as trash cans, and reminded every­ one to place all dishes in sink with water. Next ports: Houston, TX and Long Beach, CA. OVlRSaS NSW www (Maritime Over­ seas Corp.), April 9—Chairman Mario Zepeda, Secretary O.A. Rob­ erts, Educational Director Ed Self. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $100 in the ship's fund. Recent Sea­ farers LOG received as well as a letter from headquarters on new drug testing regulations. Educational director urged all eligible members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Members talked about a raise in the pension plan and vote of thanks given to steward department. Next port: Mobile, AL. KUBGHUY (Sea-Land Service), April 16—Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary A.M. Mercado. Chairman talked about new drug testing rules and asked all members to discuss the matter with other crewmembers. Educational director noted good, new movies are needed aboard ship. In deck department, bosun reported two hours of disputed OT. Steward department covering for a sick mem­ ber of the galley crew. Under good and welfare, it was reported stack gas has come up again and some­ thing should be done to correct situ­ ation. ' ,v I aomr S. ISS (Waterman Steamship Corp.), April 9—Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Edu­ cational Director B. Cooley, Deck Delegate E.D. Moll, Engine Dele­ gate William Parker. No beefs or disputed OT. Minutes from the last meeting read and approved. Bosun talked about never-ending need for SPAD contributions and how union must keep its position strong in Washington, DC. He said, if SIU loses out on union projects, all union members will be dead ducks. Steward talked about need for quali­ fied persons in all departments. He suggested each eligible member con­ sider going to Piney Point to up­ grade and increase potential earning power, gain useful knowledge and keep union staffed with qualified personnel. Steward thanked all hands who helped keep mess room and pantry clean and neat. He antic­ ipates a good trip to Alexandria, Egypt and will advise the Seafarers LOG of any interesting happenings along the way. One minute of si­ lence observed in memory of de­ parted brothers and sisters. Next port: Alexandria, Egypt, with payoff expected in June in Newport News, VA. SSM-IMNDMNOKHUeS (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 4-—Chairman John Lundborg. Secretary J. Wright, Educa­ tional Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate J. Hendrix, Engine Dele­ gate J. Penrose, Steward Delegate J. Lubach. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $208 in the ship's movie fund. Letter from headquar­ ters on drug testing policy read and discussed. It has been posted on the bulletin board. Three written resolu­ tions and motions filed: union should go back to the old shipping rule of six months on a ship with a relief possible after 60 days, pension should be raised to $1,000 a month for 7,3(X) days sea time and incre­ ments be increased to $100 and maintenance and cure should be raised from present rate of $8 per day to an amount that would aJlow a seaman to keep up with the econ­ omy or at least keep bill collectors away. Under good and welfare, crewmembers discussed the washing machine. It was suggested it be checked to determine how to pre­ vent it from stopping in mid-cycle. Vote of thanks given to steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next port: Tacoma, WA. 5SM UND aUUSNOSR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 24-—Chairman Glen James, Secretary George W. Gib­ bons, Educational Director Leon Acosta, Steward Delegate Arthur Rubinstein. A few beefs in deck and engine departments will be worked out with the patrolman. Aft wrench has not been working for some time, requiring everything to be done by hand. Crewmembers hope nobody gets hurt with lines until it is fixed. Men have been working on it, but with no luck. Chairman reported a good trip. Secretary noted some men will be getting off at end of voyage and he wished them a good vacation. Ship is trying to get back on schedule, docking Wednesday morning at 07(X). Payoff will be Continued on page 23 . ' -i' mr • �•'.V AUGUST, 1989 Continued from page 22 around 0900. Repair list has been posted. Vote of thanks given to crew for keeping messroom and pantry clean. Thanks given to Chief Cook Darryl Goggins for putting out good food. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SM-iMW EXKWIIM(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), April 16—Chairman M. Zimbro. Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart, Engine Delegate Johnny O'Neill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman posted, a letter received from headquarters about Coast Guard's drug testing regulations for all seamen. Motion made to increase maintenance and cure from $8 to $20. Another motion made to in­ crease deck department by one more , able seaman and steward department by one more utility. These motions were forwarded to union's, contract office for evaluation. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. SSMMm MIMUKSea-Land Service), April 30—Chairman Lester Freebum, Secretary R. Garcia. No dis­ puted OT reported in the three de­ partments. Chairman noted arrival in Long Beach, CA was estimated for May 7 at 1700 hours. Educational director stressed importance of tak­ ing upgrading courses at Piney Point to upgrade skills. Deck delegate re­ quested a standby to cover gangway watches. Information on new drug testing policy posted in rec room. All crewmembers asked to pay spe­ cial attention to the notice. Three motions made: reduce the minimum time requested for application qf va­ cation from 120 to 30 days, welfare plan should consider the use of professional health care programs and return to six month rot^ ship­ ping. New mattresses and pillow cases put on list of needed items. Thanks for a job well done given to steward department. HSMS nHUDKBay Tankers), April 8— Chairman A.E. Weaver, Secretary E. Puryear, Educational Director J. Laratta, Steward Delegate Robert Elliott. Information on drug testing procedures received, discussed and posted. All members in attendance said they understood what was ex­ pected of them regarding dmg test­ ing. Chairman announced ship would arrive in Port Angeles April 9 at 2400, docking in Tacoma the fol­ lowing day. He noted demonstra­ tions were taking place in Tacoma. WhUe there was no threat to the Pollux, security was being tightened. No beefs or disputed OT reported in deck and engine departments. An in­ quiry was made concerning addi­ tional hours steward department members were piitting in to prepare the extra meals for military person­ nel aboard ship. Crewmembers re­ ported three TVs blew up due to a power surge following a loss of power. Of the TVs, one belonged to the ship, other two were personal and owners are asking for compen­ sation. Next port: Tacoma, WA. iir f»6f(Bay Tankers), May Chairman Mark W. Davis, Secretary James E. Lewis, Deck Delegate Jay C. Dillon, Treasurer C. Kirchhofer, Engine Delegate A. Stankiewicz, Steward Delegate K. Bragg. New Coast Guard mandatory drug testing rules announced to all members. Ef­ fective June 21, 1989, any crew­ members without a drug-free certifi­ cate will not be allowed to sign on. Clarification received from head­ quarters regarding shipping rules. Any class "A" seaman shipped aboard vessels is subject to rem^ aboard 240 days or one round-trip, whichever is longer. ••OfWilliefaOM), May 28— Chairman Errol Pak, Educational Director James Flynn, Deck Dele­ gate Jim Carter, Engine Delegate Dave Kopp, Steward Delegate E. Avila. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported in any departments. Some question of standbys not being called during previous trip. Issue re­ solved and further problems will be dealt with promptly. Educational di­ rector reminded members to rewind VCR tapes when through with them. Communications received concern­ ing mandatory drug testing proce­ dures on arrival in port which will be conducted by lOM. Vote of thanks offered to steward depart­ ment for being a good feeder. Chair­ man advised all hands that repair items should be addressed immedi­ ately. No need to wait for a union meeting to keep things in proper working order. Next port: San Pedro, CA. COWF IfBEViy(Cove Shipping), May 17—Chairman M. Galbraith, Secre­ tary F. Mitchell Jr., Educational Di­ rector William Beatty. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine and steward departments. Chairman stated ship is due to pay off upon arrival in Houston. He talked about new drug testing procedures going into effect in June and reminded crewmembers that a seafarer who doesn't have drug-free certificate will be pulled off the ship. Bosun stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. I^mpman informed all members about safety in working areas and cautioned all hands to be safety-minded. If any unsafe condi­ tions exist, he said, it should be re­ ported to someone who can correct the situation. Avoiding accidents is of prime importance aboard SIU vessels. Several suggestions were made: have patrolman see if com­ pany can provide some kind of ar­ rangement to get crewmembers to drug testing location, have sailing board posted in accordance with contract on weekends and holidays. Vote of thanks given to steward de­ partment. Next ports: Houston, TX; New York, and Jacksonville, FL. mam aiUinOiKSeahawk Manage­ ment), May 20—Chairman J. Chefmesino. Secretary M.P. Cox, Edu­ cational Director R. Irula. No disputed OT reported. In engine de­ partment, however, a matter will be brought to the attention of union pa­ trolman concerning jurisdiction of engine room duties for unlicensed members. Clarification requested on issue of "all hands" for tank clean­ ing. Steward department delegate re­ ported galley refiigerator/freezer, which has been out of order for four months, is still not working. There was $220.05 in ship's fund until a purchase of movies and tapes wiped it out. Shortage of $64.95 was paid by steward. Donations welcome to help pay him back. Patrolman wiU request layoff slips for men at ship­ yard. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department for a job well done. GAlVBItm SinSea-Land Service), May 7—Chairman Donald Fleming, Secretary J Rivera, Educational Di­ rector C. Sullivan, Engine Delegate D. Bush. No disputed OT reported in any department. Beef in engine department, however, which will be taken up with patrolman. Chairman read letter to crew regarding conse­ quences of drugs and alcohol on­ board ship. He brought up new drug testing regulations which will go into effect June 21. Members were re­ minded about not dumping any plas­ tic overboard. Separate containers have been provided for plastic re­ fuse. Ship will pay off in Houston on May 15. There is $270 in ship's movie fund which will be transferred over to chief electrician. Secretary thanked deck and engine depart­ ments for cooperation aboard ship. Everything ran smoothly. Several items brought up which need atten­ tion: two smoking extractors needed for rec room and video needs clean­ ing. Steward department given vote, of thanks for a job well done. Next ports: Charleston, SC; Port Ever­ glades, FL; Houston, TX, and Jack­ sonville, FL. GOIDBI fNMIIfOffCApex Marine), May 11—Chairman Bernard Saberon, Secretary Kenneth Hagan, Educa­ tional Director F.J. Dukes, Deck Delegate Kenneth Park, Steward Delegate John Reid. Some literature received aboard ship on new drug testing regulations which will go into effect June 21. More information would be appreciated. Motion made for contract negotiating committee to consider raising clothing allow­ ance for tank cleaning. Other sug­ gestions made to help ship run more smoothly: repair ice machine, dish­ washer and reefer; purchase a new VCR, another washing machine and new chairs for lounge; unplug drains and ensure air quality in tanks is proper. Golden Endeavor is headed for New Orleans, Egypt and in July to a shipyard in Italy. GOtDBI MOmUKHiApGx Marine), May 18—Chairman B. Berberena, Secre­ tary L. Iturrino, Educational Direc­ tor M. Ruhl, Deck Delegate Tommie R. Benton, Steward Delegate Ste­ phanie Smith. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman noted there is a good gang onboard this trip. No money is in the ship's fund, how­ ever, members asked to start con­ tributing to a fund so movies can be purchased. miirMirD(IOM), May 1—Chair­ man George Vukmir, Secretary J. Utz, Educational Director Larry Hines. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported in any of the three depart­ ments. Chairman talked about SIU's pending court action with regard to Coast Guard's proposed drug-testing regulations due to go into effect June 21. He discussed problems that could arise for all seamen if new rules are allowed by courts. There is $40 in ship's fund. Two motions made: raise minimum pension to $1,000 monthly and, since a union member can stay aboard a ship for only eight months a year, rules for seatime should be changed in ship­ ping rules. Another suggestion agreed to by all hands was dental and optical plans should be raised to at least 60 percent for members and 100 percent for dependents. Next ports: Anchorage, AK and Tacoma, WA. MOnNVCApex Marine), May 27Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Di­ rector Alan Gardner, Deck Delegate Macario Torre, Engine Delegate Alfred Gonzalez,Steward Delegate Michael Hammock. All three depart­ ment delegates reported smooth sail­ ing with no beefs or disputed OT. Chairman announced ship would pay off on arrival at Stapleton, NY on May 29. Permanent captain, Charles Ducan, will return from vacation at that time. Chairman Matthey also stressed importance of contributing to SPAD. Request made for mem­ bers to consider ^hipnwtes (who may be sleeping) wheii watching TV. Keep volume low and door closed. Next port: Stapleton, NY. MHMCIOCPuerto Rico Marine), May 5—-Chairman L. Rodriguez, Secre­ tary Cassle B. Carter, Engine Dele­ gate O. Flores, Steward Delegate M. -r •'1,^ I' •••, Robles. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported, although it was noted the heater/air conditioner still needs re­ pair in some rooms and there are still oil fumes in other rooms. It was suggested that dampers be put in room air conditioning vents so air can be controlled. Letter received from headquarters pertaining to new drug testing program. Copies made and given to each department dele­ gate. Payoff will be in New Orleans on May 6. Suggestion made to see captain about having telephone hook-up by ship's gangway so crew can call ship and find out about sail­ ing time, especially in San Juan. Next port: New Orleans, LA. r# UUBOf mif(Liberty Maritime), May 7—Chairman William G. Cofone, Secretary/Steward Delegate Paul Burke. No disputed OT mentioned by three department delegates, but complaints raised about needed re­ pairs in engine room. Steward de­ partment would like clarification on working rules for its department. Chairman encouraged all eligible members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Secretary noted lack of new movies onboard. He expressed interest in finding out about gym access for crewmembers. Other items need attention: new washer/dryer, chairs for mess hall and pots for hot water. IMG amKOMKEnergy Transporta­ tion Corp.), May 21-^hairman John Davis, Secretary Francis Ostendarp. Educational Director Endang Abidin. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun Davis, who just joined the ship in Nagoya, Japan, reminded members to use care when disposing of plastic waste. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point whenever possible. There is $450 in the ship's fund. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. IMG UO(Energy Transportation Corp.), May 21—Chairman R. Cal­ lahan, Secretary R. Adams, Educa­ tional Director John Hoskins, Deck Delegate Bert Gillis, Engine Dele­ gate Cindy Herbert, Steward Dele­ gate Jill Prescott. No disputed OT reported. There is a general beef which should be brought to compa­ ny's attention. Ship is not receiving fresh fruit, juices and certain sun­ dries in sufficient quantities. Mem­ bers are running out of these items for as many as five days each voy­ age. Laundry powder has been gone for about five months and has been ordered three times—with no re­ sults. Present supply of sougee pow­ der and dishwashing detergent is about exhausted. There is $353 in the ship's fund. No news yet on new washing machine or toaster. Installa­ tion of microwave oven has been promised for next shipyard period in October 1989. Information on new drug testing regulations in Seafarers LOG was passed around for all to read. Chairman called for continued support of SPAD. He requested Captain Self send a special order for laundry soap and powder. Brother Hoskins recently upgraded at SHLSS and urged shipmates to take advantage of opportunities offered to better themselves, mentally and fi­ nancially. Next port: Himeji, Japan. MirfSea-Land Service), May 21- Chairman D. Manson, Secre­ tary Jonny Cruz, Educational Direc­ tor J. Shuler, Deck Delegate A. Voss, Engine Delegate F. Tiemey, Steward Delegate B. Winfield. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman led a discussion on bene­ fits derived by membership from supporting SPAD. Secretary re­ minded brothers that upgrading at Continued on page 25 • •i• :: 'm- -.1 •• .'i -'j: • !:§• II'' 'ii i I' "Ttv, .1 • ... • y.- - h. '• "• :• it!'. • .I , '••l .... '•i • I' t"4 • I • • la. ••""II 1i •. !'•. 1' I i5 • • . 1 • • .'i' If i- ... ' .i,-"l •i'l • i , ; •.-i �'V -i'f XX'X'X'N;pf;iXyf SEAFARERS LOG • )•«! >• ; • V if; ii' i d- • ;: ,•• M:. •-•E, f - .^ • i { k1'. h •rB !W I iS': ilt: • li ii: 9fg.:. •\3. Deep Sea HENRIK ANTON BJERRING Henrik Bjerring, 77, died February 28, 1989 in Larvik Hospital, Larvik, Norway. Seafarer Bjerring joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Formerly a resident of Brooklyn, but more recently living in Norway where he was bom, Bjerring was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served from 1935 to 1939. Pensioner Bjerring's remains were cremated at Larvik Crematorium, with the um to be interred at Undersho Cemetery in that city. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid. WILLIAM OGDEN BOLLING William Boiling died at the Northshore Regional Medical Center in SlideU, LA on May 28, 1989 as a result of heart failure. He was 64. Bom in Norfolk, VA, Seafarer Boiling joined the union in 1944 at the union's hall in that port. He sailed in the deck department. Boiling was also a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1950 to ' 1952. Burial took place May 30 at Forest Lawn CemeteiV in SlideU. His wife, Dorbthy, survives him. JAMES CAMFFIELD ID James Campfield III, 47, died November 8, 1988 foUowing a heart attack. Bom in New Orleans, LA, Brother Campfield started sailing in 1959 as a messman. He was a graduate of the union's entry program in 1961, and received his probationary book in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. In 19^ his "A" book was issued in the port of New York. Seafarer Campfield sailed in the steward department and completed the Lundeberg School's steward recertification program in 1981. Some of the ships he sailed on include the S.S. Connecticut, the S.S. Delta Caribe and the S.S. Del Monte. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Brother Campfield was buried in Winnfield Cemetery in that city. He is survived by his wife, Martha. BOLESLAW DEROL Boleslaw Derol, 76, died June 27, 1989. Bom in Poland, Seafarer Derol was issued a union permit in 1947 in the port of New York. His fiiU book was issued in 1955 when Brother Derol was sailing as an FOWT. One of the first ships Brother Derol sailed on was the Seatrain New York. In 1961 he received a personal safety award for helping to inake the S.S. Seatrain Georgia an accident-free ship for the period August 1960 through January 1961. Derol attended the engineer's training school program at the Lundeberg School in 1967. He retired in 1979. Pensioner Derol is survived by his wife, Theresa. FRED J. DURHAM Fred J. Durham, 68, died June 20, 1989. Bom in Chamblee, OA, Irother Durham joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans, LA. He sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Durham also was a veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers, serving from 1940 to 1945. Surviving is his mother, Fannie Durham. CLYDE GARNES Clyde Gamer, 81, died June 21, 1989. Bom m Randleman, NC, Jrother Gamer joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, VA in 1947, but had been sailing since 1944. He sailed in the steward department, most recently as a chief steward. Gamer also served in the military from 1939 to 1943. He retired from the union in 1972. Seafarer Gamer was issued a personal safety award for helping to make the S.S. DeSoto an accident-free ship during the first half of 1960. He also was chief steward aboard the S.S.Arizpa when it received a certification of sanitation for its high standards of food service and sanitation. GENNARO ESPOSITO Gennaro Esposito died Febmary 26, 1989 at the C.T.O. Hospital in Naples, taly following a heart attack. He was 62. Brother Esposito, who was bom in Naples, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1975. He graduated from the Italian Engineering Institute in 1946 as a diesel naval mechanic. He had sailed aboard foreignflag vessels and belonged to a few foreign unions before arriving in the United States. Based on his experience with other unions. Brother Esposito was known to remark to fellow Seafarers that the SIU was the best seamen's union in the world. After joining the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York, Seafarer Esposito received his "B" book in 1971 and his "A" book in 1975. He graduated from the Seafarers Lundeberg School QMED upgrading program, from the "A" seniority upgrading program in 1975, the LNG course in 1979 and the 3rd assistant engineer program in 1984. In 1%9 Brother Esposito rebeived a commendation for his action in an emergency on the Buckeye Atlantic, and in 1973 he was complimented by the chief engineer for his proficiency, reliability and courteousness aboard the S.S. Shenandoah. Still an active member at the time of his death, Esposito was buried in Naples. He is survived by his wife, Rosa. BERNARD JACKSON Bemard Jackson, 56, died April 19, 1989 at sea aboard the Cove Liberty. Bom in Tanner-Williams, AL, Brother Jackson was issued a union port permit in 1951 in Mobile. That year he sailed the Alcoa Ranger as an OS. In the following year he sailed the Alcoa Pennant, the Alcoa Patriot and the Alcoa Pegusus, among others. He received his full book in 1957. Seafarer Jackson was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1954 to 1956. He graduated from the bosun recertification course at the union's Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD in 1986. Surviving is his wife, Susan. EDWARD F. LAMB Edward F. Lamb, 70, died June 6, 1989. Bom in Philadelphia, PA, Seafarer ^mb joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. He s^ed in the steward department. Some of his early ships included the Nashua Victor and the Joseph A. Brown in 1951 and the Sea-Wind in 1952. Brother Lamb also served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired on pension in 1968. JUAN MIRANDA Juan Miranda died of cancer May 7, 1989 at home in Hoboken, 4J. He was 55. Bom in Puerto Rico, Seafarer Miranda started sailing in 1966 as a galley utility aboard the Gateway City (Sea-Land) and the Westem Hunter (Westem Agency). He received his "B" book in 1%7 in the port of New York and took upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School the following year. In 1971 his "A" book was issued. Most recently. Brother Miranda worked as a factory machine operator at C&J Industrial Company in Secaucus, NJ. Burial took place at the Hillside Cemetery in Lyndhurst, NJ. Miranda, who was a widower, is survived by his niece, Naomi Colon. HUBERT E. MATHES Hubert E. Mathes, 69, of Monroe, NC, died March 9, 1989. Bom in Kanapolis, NC, Brother Mathes received his union port permit in 1946 in Savannah, GA, where he sailed as a 2nd cook. He continued in the steward department, becoming a full SIU book member in 1954 in the port of New York. Some of the early ships he sailed were operated by Bull Line, Seatraders, Seatrain and Waterman. Seafarer Mathes retired on pension in 1980. He was married to the late Viola Barrineau Mathes. Survivors include one son, Eugene William Mathes of Monroe, NC; one daughter, Michelle Langsdon of Charleston, SC; one sister, Margret Mical of Monroe, and two grandchildren. LESTER W. PEPPETT Lester Peppett, 70, died May 18, 1989. Bom in Natick, MA, Brother Peppett joined the union in 1943 in the port of Boston, MA. He sailed in the engine department. In 1976 Seafarer Peppett took the QMED upgrading course at the Lundeberg School and retired on pension in 1984. RAYMOND PROULX Raymond Proulx died of lung cancer on May 3, 1989 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Portland, OR. He was 74: Bom in Fall River, MA, Brother Proulx had been sailing since 1951. He was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards union until he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. Some of his early ships included the S.S. Lake George and the S.S. Cities Service. He retired in 1978. Seafarer Proulx was a wounded Army veteran, serving from January to November 1943. Burial took place at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. WALTER C. PATTERSON Walter Patterson, 88, died July 6, 1989. Bom in Dothan, AL, Brother Patterson joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston, MA. He sailed in the steward department. Some of Brother Patterson's first ships included the Williaiii Wirt, Citadel Victory and Alcoa Partner. In the early 1960s he sailed aboard the Orion Planet, Steel Architect and Steel Recorder. Seafarer Patterson went on pension in 1963. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1919 to 1923, and was discharged as a dental assistant. He then held a number of Civil Service jobs until joining the SIU. Patterson, who made his home in Pern, NY, is . survived by his wife, Adeline. FRITZ LOUIS RC iNZ Fritz Ronz, 72, died May 15, 1989 at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, CA bllowing a heart attack. Bom in San Francisco, CA, Brother Ronz joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, CA. He was a former member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards union and had sailed continuously on West Coast ships dating back to ' 1936. An active member at the time of his death. Seafarer Ronz was cremated and his ashes scattered three miles off the coast of Long Beach. He is survived by his wife, Florence. DAVID R. YOTTER David R. Yotter, 64, died June 25. Bom in Leon, KS, Brother Yotter served nine months in the Marine Corps during 1941 to 1942. He then got his union port permit in 1956 in the Seattle port. Brother Yotter received his "A" seniority in 1961. He sailed in the deck department. Some of his early ships included the Young America and Wacosta (both Waterman ships) and the Pennmar (Calmar). Brother Yotter retired on pension in 1986. DANIEL F. CAREY Daniel F. Carey, 56, died June 17, 1989. Bom in Racine, WI, Brother Carey obtained'his union port permit in 1952 in the port of Baltimore, his probationary book in 1956 and his "A" seniority in 1959. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Carey was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1953 to 1956. In the early '60s he was a diver and messman for the MA^ USAF CA 50-1816, a subcable ship operated by Pan American World Airways Continued on pi^e 25 �AUGUST, 1989 Continuedfrom page 23 Piney Point not only helps job secu­ rity, but enables Seafarers to be trained for any kind of ship the SIU gets. Educational director reported on new drug testing regulations and requested more information for crew. Shipboard vote was taken: 1 for testing, 10 against. VCR needs to be replaced, and a new radio is needed in lounge. AB Don Paccio gave steward department a big thanks for a job well done. Next ports: Boston, MA and Elizabeth, NJ. JWIWO SIM JWlKPuerto Rico Ma­ rine), May 7—Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary J. DeLise, Engine Delegate Peter McAneney, Steward Delegate Jackson Fong. Two hours disputed OT on delayed sailing was reported in engine department. Otherwise, everything is running smoothly. Notification was given to members on new drug testing proce­ dures which go into effect June 21. There is $381 in the ship's fund. Motion made to recognize Martin Luther King's birthday. Under Good and Welfare, recreation room couch and chairs needed, as is an iron and ironing board. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. Next port: Baltimore, MD. OMMIIICNBICOMI Corp.), May 29—Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretap' Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director Felix P. Durand, Deck Del­ egate Michael A. St. Angelo, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Stew­ ard Delegate Camilo Camarena. No disputed OT reported. Steward re­ ported problems with company about getting needed stores—partic­ ularly fresh fruit, milk and vegeta­ bles. He also had a beef about gar­ bage disposal which was taken out more than three months ago and has [flilll Pepaitures not yet been replaced. Secretary noted new look of the Seafarers LOG and the fine articles. He re­ minded members to support SPAD—especially since President Bush has not made a move to help the maritime industry. Education^ director stressed importance of up­ grading. Union always needs rated members. Fifteen movies were bought in Houston, leaving $198 in movie fund. Next port: New York. 08U fflMtfOMI Corp.), May Chairman R. Darville, Secretary Secreta H. Scypes, Educational Director C. Durden. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. Chairman said he would talk with boarding patrol­ man about better mail service and getting new movies onboard. Same videos have been on ship for more than six months. He will^ check on getting money sent home, especially for unlicensed personnel who don't get off in time to go to post office to send a money order home. Secretary noted need for a permanent chief Shipboard Sketches by Ben Gnham Continuedfrom pe^e 24 and under contract to the SIU. He sailed both deepsea and inland, and retired on pension in 1983. ESCHOL HENR\ GRAHAM Eschol Graham died of lung cancer May 29, 1989 at home in Jacksonville, FL. He was 59. Bom in Hazlehurst, GA, Boatman was issued his "B"seniority in the port of Jacksonville, and his full book was issued in 1964. In that year he sailed as an engineer aboard the Steel Scientist (Isthmian) and as an oiler aboard the Robert Conrad. Seafarer Graham graduated in 1%7 from the engineers training program at the union's Lundeberg School with a 3rd assistant engineers license. In the late 1970s and early 1980s he sailed aboard such vessels as the MA^ Sugar Island (NATCO) and the Alice Moran (Moran Towing). A former member of MEBA D2, Brother Graham also sailed deepsea in 1984. A .resident of Jacksonville, burial took place at the Palms Memorial Gardens in Hazlehurst. CHARLES MAYNARD UMPHLETT Charies Umphlett died May 4, 1989 following a heart attack at the Plumblee Nursing Home in Plymouth, NC. He was 77. Bom in New Hope, NC, Brother Umphlett joined the union in 1968 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed in the steward department. He had previously worked for IBC • Co. and GATCO and was employed by IBC Co. at the time the company was organized by the SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union. Burial took place at Manteo Cemetery in Manteo, NC. Ruilroai Marine ANEUS OLSON Aneus Olson died of heart failure at the Hollywood Medical Center in 'lorida. He was 85. Bom in Sweden, Brother Olson joined the union in 1960 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck -department. Previously, he was a member of the Master, Mates and Pilots union. Seafarer Olson retired from the SIU in 1968 and most recently worked, as a construction contractor. Cremation took place at Goldcoast Crematory in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Surviving is his wife, Regina. WILLIAM R. STENG William Steng, 89, died March 29, 1989 at Kensington Manor in Sarasota, TL. Bom in New York, Brother Steng had been a member of the Master, Mates and Pilots firom 1920 to 1959. He joined the union in 1960 in the port of New Yoric, sailing in the deck department. Although he went on pension in 1964, Boatman Steng continued to send contributions to SPAD, once with a note saying.'Talking with fiiehds who belong to another union, I feel we SIU members belong to the greatest union of them all." Cremation took place at-Toale Brothers Crematory in Bradenton, FL. . He is survived by his wife, Mable, and a son, William Jr. cook on these ships. He said it would ease some of the load off the steward. Also, some chairs and a couch needed for crew lounge. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for some nice meals. Next port: New Orleans, LA. OIBBBIS Overseas),Ma^S—Chairman Daniel Laitinen Jr., Secretary Norman J. Duhe, Deck Delegate J. Hayes, En­ gine Delegate P. Vasquez, Steward Delegate P. Lambis. Some disputed OT reported in deck and steward departments. Chairman urged all eli­ gible members to take time to go to Piney Point to upgrade so they will be prepared for the jobs of the fu­ ture on all types of ships. By wait­ ing, a member will be left behind, he added. Secretary asked crewmembers, when leaving ship, to make sure rooms are clean for next occu­ pants. He said some kind of identifi­ cation card is needed for members going to a doctor or hospital so they will know of SIU's insurance cover­ age. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job well done. Seahawk ManageChairman J. Rodrigues. Secretary Joseph Bennett Jr., Engine Elelegate Gary G. Pratts. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everything is running fairly smoothly. Ship sailed short on stores, but all is going OK, accord­ ing to the secretary, with a very good crew of officers and unlicensed men. He thanked all crewmembers for cooperation. Prices in slop chest should be looked into. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a fine job. In its report to the Seafarers LOG, crewmembers noted the ship was in Gibraltar for 19 days being repaired—a great vacation spot! Next port: Houston, TX. While it Is the poUcy of the Seafaters LOG to print as many digests of ship's minutes as possible, occashmally, due to space limitations, will be omitted. Nona TO SHIP'S "Tltw is »• lliiilliiigl I Mvy yov seamen . In the late 1950's and early '60s, SIU member Ben Graham contrihuted cartoons to the Seafarers LOG. Graham, a deck department seafarer, dec­ orated any ship he was on with humorous drawings on shipboard living. Reproduced in this issue of the LOG, is one of his many cartoons. CHAIRMEN Please make sure the names of ail union representatives and delegates are printed legibly or typed on the Ship's Minutes Form mailed to head­ quarters. This will ensure the correct spelling of SIU members' names in the LOG'S Digest of Ship's Minutes. Bosun Thomas Seager Buried at Sea in June Final respects were paid to Bosun Thomas Seager by the crew of the Sea-Land Expe^ difion in June when the mem­ bers scattered his ashes in the Atlantic Ocean. Brother Seager suffered a fatal heart attack onboard the Puerto Rico Marine ship Mayaguez as it was doc^g in JacksonviUe on May 1, 1989. He had been sailing out of the port, of Jacksonville for several years. The deep sea veteran first sailed for the SIU in 1967 after serving in the Air Force. He upgraded to able body tankerman in the port of New York in 1971. During 1979 he served the port of Tampa as a repre­ sentative and organizer. Se^er returned to se^ duty and be­ came a recertified bosun in 1985. Bom February 3, 1940, in Pensacola, FL, Seager is sur­ vived by his wife Mary and The crew of the Sea-Land Expedition listen to Master J. Sier as be his mother Laura. delivm the memorial service for Brother Thomas Seager. 7 /A';!'' •/ �•:^' -. 1. .r... 26 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS' PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 SUMMARY OF ANNUAL REPORT . L' This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan for the year ended December 31, 1987. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Rev­ enue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are pro­ vided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $23,972,264. These expenses included $3,308,821 in administrative ex­ penses and $20,663,443 in benefits paid to participants and beneficia­ ries. A total of 18,776 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $363,910,506 as of December 31, 1987, compared to $381,089,746 as of January 1, 1987. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $17,179,240. This de­ crease included unrealized depre­ ciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $47,470,823, including employer contributions of $8,465,940, gains of $12,971,900 from the sale of assets, and earning from invest­ ments of $25,930,999 and other income of $101,984. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in ac­ cordance with the minimum fund­ ing standards of ERISA. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Continuation Heaitii Couerage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage direcUy from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this pro^am. If you want more information concerning this progi^ you can call the membership services office. 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. Your Ri^ts to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed are included in that report: (1) An accountant's opin­ ion, (2) Assets held for investment and (3) Actuarial information re­ garding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is Plan Administra­ tor, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to re­ ceive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabil­ ities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and ac­ companying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administra­ tor, these two statements and ac­ companying notes will be included • as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally pro­ tected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washing­ ton, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Wel­ fare Benefit Programs, Depart­ ment of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. Continued from page 12 so that he could save money to take the course over again. Some just gave up if they had trouble with a course. I was lucky because I had on-the-job-training with crewmembers who helped me gain the knowledge and skills I needed to get my endorsements. I will always be thankful to them. In particular, the third assistant engineer on the Steel Flyer did so much to help me that he deserves some kind of medal. Without him and other supportive SIU mem­ bers I could never had upgraded, especially since we didn't have the same kind of training facilities like the youngsters have today. Where would you all be without Piney Point? Be grateful that you have the school. Walker Karlak Woodside, N.Y. Editor's Note: Brother Karlak is a retired SIU member. LUNDEBER6 SCHOOL OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS FOR SUMMER VACATIONS The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—^located in Piney Point, MD—has set aside rooms for SIU members and their families who wish to spend their vacation in scenic and historic St. Mary's County. The costs for room and board have been kept to a minimum, in order to provide union members with access to top notch vacation facilities without straining a family budget. A vacation stay is limited to two weeks. To apply, send the following application to the union's school. ROOM RATES: Member $30.00 per day Spouse $5.00 per day Children $5.00 per day MEALS Member $8.50 per day Spouse $4.00 per day $4.00 per day Children NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. r7 SLMARm TRAINING & RSCRLATION COmR ResenaHon Itthnnation I 1 I Name: _ [ S.S.#_ j Address: I I 1 I I I — ^.Book# Telephone # ^ Number in Party Date of Arrival: 1st Choice 2nd Choice Stay is limited to 2 weeks Date of Departure 3rd Choice Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center; Piney Point, MD 20674; or call 301-994-0010 LEGAL Am The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have.need for legal assistance. Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. Mobile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-9994 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)524-6207 (504) 524-6208 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Elevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213)834-2546 . John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, (3reenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301) 539-6967 Florida Frank Hamilton 111 Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 879-9842 Massachusetts Orlando & Associates I Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618)254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free Mkh^ Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & WiUig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-0101 Texas Marvin Peterson 1200 Travis Suite 2020 Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 Vlrgliila Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 (313) 532-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins &Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, Ml 48075 (313) 559-2110 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid lOI EUiott Ave. West Suite 550 SeatUe, WA 98119 (206)285-3610 �AUGUST, 1989 27 - ' 1989 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE s ingine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date September 18 October 30 November 6 September 4 November 13 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations October 2 Diesel Engine Technology November 20 August 21 Hydraulics Welding October 2 ""All students in the Engine Department will have two (2) Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Course QMED—^Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Electro-Hydraulics Marine Electrical Technician Pngnms Geared to ImpnvB hb Skills And Pmmote US, MarWaie Indushy June through September 1989 The following is the current course schedule for June—December 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Detk Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date September 4 October 13 October 30 December 8 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions for starting date) Radar Certification September 11 September 15 (follows Limited License course) November 13 November 17 Lifeboat August 21 September 1 September 18 September 29 October 16 October 27 November 13 November 24 December 11 December 22 LNG—Self-Study (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attend­ ing any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Tankerman October 16 October 27 Simulator Shiphandling August 21 September 1 September 18 September 29 October 23 November 3 December 4 December 15 *Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Course Able Seaman Hew Course OU Spill Preventkm September II October 23 December II (First) Address(Cily) (Zip Code) Seniority CPR: • Yes No • Primary Language Spoken_ Telephone- With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received.. " (Area Code) VESSEL DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED RATING HELD Book #DepartmenL • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator inland Q Celestial Navigation Q Simulator Course Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive ' Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Course(s) Taken- ' .• .-r • ' v- ' ' V > DATE- SIGNATUREL I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now HelcL Last grade of school completedL No^ Date of Birth- Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Trainee Program: From. No • Date Available for training Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #- Completion Date November 6 Check-In Date Sei^ember 25 Course Bosun ReoNtification Firefighting: •Yes (Sireel) (State) Rerertification Programs • Yes Mo./Day/Year (Middle) Check-In Completion Course Date Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) September 4 October 16 October 30 December 11 Adult Basic Education (ABAE) September 4 October 14 October 30 December 9 September 4 October 14 English as a Second Language (ESL) Octobier 30 December 9 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course September 25 October 13 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: Upgrading Applkation (Last) 1989 AduH iducation Sdiedule September 15 October 27 Decanber 15 SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Name- Compietibn Date December 8 December 8 December 15 November 24 February 2 ('90) November 10 December 15 September 15 October 27 weeks of Sealift • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No Iransportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully comi^te the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 • .1 �. - •:• •-'• t,;':':t?r-"'^ir"-- SOFARm Runaway Julktt Paul D'Anjou is Missing tind ^lnilangered^ Editor^s Note: The Seafarers LOG has joined in a campaign with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help locate children who have run away or who have been abducted. Seafar­ ers who have information or who spot any of these children are urged to call the the National Center or the local authorities whose numbers are listed with each article. Julian Paul D'Anjou hasn't been home for more than two years. On July 30,1987, Julian, then 13 years old, escaped from protective cus­ tody in Montgomery County, MD. A week later, an adult friend of the family disappeared. Police suspect the two are together. on the case, but say they have few solid leads to Julian's current whereabouts. At the time of his disappear­ ance, Julian was 5 feet tall and weighed 120 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. His mother, Constance D'Anjou, says Julian has a small scar over hjs right eye­ lid. Before he ran away, Julian was a freestyle bicycling enthusi­ ast. Neither the police nor the Na­ tional Center have received any recent sightings. Earlier the Na­ tional Center received reports that the boy and the adult he may be with were spotted in the New England area and New York and Maryland, said Margaret Saun­ ders, a caseworker for the orga­ nization. Police also suspect they may have traveled to Montreal, Canada at one time. "Last fall, we had a report he might be in Montreal, we hired a private investigator, but nothing came out of it," Mrs. D'Anjou said. Date NlMlng: 07/30/87 Missing From: Rockville, Maryland Date Age at Db^ppeatance: 13 years old Birth: 05/06/74 Sem'Male .Race: White ii^|ht:5ft. Weigfat: 120 lbs. HahnBrafw^ > jtyeg. Idkmtii^dqg IQAMIIU^ David Vinjafnoories. Julian Paul D'Aiyou Julian has been listed as an "en­ dangered runaway" by the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children. Montgomery County Police have been working ANVC^ Cent^ioir Ni^iiig ai^ 1-80(K843.5678 ' li ,*• "•,. •- •- . ; '• . V'-, . • • • -^V ^~J -• -i-- V- : ddld^ ,oR 301-946-7900. •... i Mi guages. Crook said. In addition, he has worked as a seafood bro­ ker, an accountant and as a real estate broker. Police believe he was employed at a fish processing plant in Croydon, NH last year. Mrs. D'Anjou said before Julian disappeared, Vinjamoories some­ times called Julian by the nick­ AFL-CIO Chief Affiims Workers' Rights encouraged by government, "seek to gain profit and power by de­ nying working people effective representation at the workplace and in society at large. "Harsh economic realities—the rapid mobility of capital across borders, the follies of irresponsi­ ble deregulation and the predom­ inance of a corporate financial sys­ tem defined by speculation and greed—threaten workers, thenfamilies and national progress," Kirkland added. Blasting corporate raiders, asset-strippers and influence ped­ dlers, Kirkland went on to say the trade union movement will work with builders, producers and cre­ ators to usher in a whole new era of productive and worthy enter­ prise. The AFL-CIO's number two man, Thomas R. Donahue, ex­ pressed grave concern for the un­ raveling of laws which have in the past protected the rights of work­ ers. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Donahue, in a Labor Day state­ ment, said, "Workers are told they have the right to strike, but that right is curtailed sharply by a con­ tinuing shift in the law." How­ ever, this and other legal obstacles have not diminished the labor ilfi' SHOULD CQNTACT 1989 Labor Day Message The captain of labor's ship said in a 1989 Labor Day message that unions shall "continue to assert the right to all workers to a fair share in the wealth they help cre­ ate." Lane Kirkland, president of the federation of American unions— including the SIU—known as the AFL-CIO, said the labor move­ ment also will work to "secure justice and dignity in the work­ place and throughout society." In a Labor Day statement to be , publically released on the first Monday of September, Kirkland, who is a former merchant mariner and member of the MM&P, noted the trade union movement has witnessed achievements resulting from a resurgence of solidarity at home and abroad. "From the steadfast support of AFL-CIO unions for their striking brothers and sisters at Eastern Airlines, to the courageous Polish workers who have gathered under the banner of solidarity to move the course of world history, work­ ing people everywhere are band­ ing together ... to improve thenlives and the lives of fellow citi­ zens," Kirkland said. These developments, Kirkland pointed out, come at a time when forces hostile to trade unionism. ^th an Indian cnide Child is CSrqdBi^^ was placed in a Det^tiPn Center by {^lice dien escqied from the furility. Could Be With an Adult Police and the National Center believe Julian is in the company of David Vinjamoories. Sgt. Les Crook of the Montgomery County Police Department's Youth Serv­ ices Division said Vinjamoories is an Indian male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145 pounds, dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. He is well educated, with an MBA and fluent in several Ian- I ^ Lane Kirkland movement's historic weapons of solidarity and determination. Donahue cited innovative strat­ egies employed by unions in or­ ganizing, bargaining and servic­ ing. The AFL-CIO represents more than 100 international and national unions made up of working people from all walks of life. In addition, the SIU, organizations of profes­ sional, construction, transport, in­ dustrial and public workers are members of the federation. name "Bubby." "Right now it's anybody's guess where they are," Sgt, Crook said. Mrs. D'Anjou, who now lives in New Hampshire with her two other sons, said if she could get a message to Julian it would be a simple one—"Please call. Let me know you're all right." 107 Years Of Labor Days The first Labor Day was cele­ brated on September 5, 1882, in New York City. It was organized by the Knights of Labor, a group active in the last half of the 1800's which considered itself "one big union" for all workers. The Knights of Labor called for observance of the day with festivities, parades and picnics. After a few years, the idea of Labor Day spread to other industriiil centers and finally became the national holiday that will be recognized this year on September 4. In many places across the coun­ try, the day will be observed the same as it was originally, with parades and picnics. Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor, charac­ terized the holiday in this way: "Labor Day differs in every es­ sential from the other holidays of the year in any country. All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES UNIONS TRAINING PROGRAM GOES ON THE ROAD TO HAWAII SIU, TEXAS RANCHERS TEAM UP TO GET HORMONE-FREE BEEF TO UNITED KINGDOM ARMY TRAINS TROOPS AT UNION’S SCHOOL NY WWII MERCHANT MARINERS WIN VETERANS’ PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS TRADE REP EXPLORES REMOVAL OF MARITIME FROM TRADE TALKS MARITIME GROUPS KEEP EYE ON OIL SPILL LIABILITY LEGISLATION U.S. ADOPTS ILO SHIPBOARD STANDARDS FOR FOREIGN VESSELS CALLING ON U.S. PORTS U.S. SHIPBUILDERS SEEK TO END UNFAIR FOREIGN YARD COMPETITION SIU CREWMEMBERS PERFORM EFFICIENTLY IN MILITARY MANEUVERS ILA EXTENDS PACT FOR ONE YEAR SIU CREWED ON CAPE HORN CITED BY COLONEL FOR ‘PROFESSIONALISM’ LAWRENCE GIANELLA CREW HONORED APL CREWS RESCUE 29 PEOPLE ABOARD A BURNING FREIGHTER AND A STRANDED SAILBOAT AMERICAN EAGLE CREW WINS HEARTS OF TRAVELING FAMILY DELL REMEMBERED, ACTOR AND MERCHANT MARINER JUDGE O.K.’S PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING MURMANSK RUN VETERAN FEATURED IN NEWS ARTICLE ON FAMOUS WWII BATTLE IN THE BARENTS SEA MACHINISTS THANK SIU FOR SUPPORT GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION MOVES ON TRAIING AND WORK RULES TEN FORMER SIU FISHERMEN CAL COLLECT WWII BONDS DRUG TESTING RULES A ‘NIGHTMARE’ GARBAGE DUMPING REGS IN FORCE NY TAX BREAK FOR WWII MARINERS SEAFARER AND ARTIST ALBERT GUIDRY TAKES CUE FROM FAMOUS IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER HENSCHE SCOUTS LEARN ABOUT VALUE OF U.S. SHIPPING THROUGH MTD PROGRAM LUNDEBERG SCHOOL HOSTS 1989 BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE PARTICIPANTS STEWARD CURRICULUM TO BE IMPROVED ALVAREZ GETS PILOT LICENSE ONBOARD THE PFC WILLIAM BAUGH IN DIEGO GARCIA BOSUN SCOTTY BYRNE REVIEWS HIS FIFTY SEA-GOING YEARS SIU MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT DIEGO GARCIA KIRKSEY PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE ONBOARD THE OVERSEAS CHICAGO BOSUN THOMAS SEAGER BURIED AT SEA IN JUNE RUNAWAY JULIAN PAUL D’ANJOU IS MISSING AND ‘ENDANGERED’ AFL-CIO CHIEF AFFIRMS WORKER’S RIGHTS 107 YEARS OF LABOR DAYS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 8 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/adc48ca61be2656baf18344ad42bb115.PDF 9676c394bdeca2bab1bedabf1a514296 PDF Text Text 3:1.. 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The last groupof stewards to complete the union's recertification program studied everything from CPR to computers to food science to menu planning. Page 8 if ::(Sv-r •V;;: Gov't Services Division Members to Use School Cosh Transfer Wins Round One in House Page 6 '0^' f5 SIU members sailing for the Military Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) now have the opportunity to take advantage of the SlU's training facilities at Piney Point. MSCPAC has agreed to a comprehensive training pro­ gram for its civilian mariners after its top brass inspected the school. Page 10 -T" • •:** ••! -.1 •. • PtageS •. 1.00.^0./ -fr •>-• .H"- ^-0:.•:l'-•.. ,• ••, I-f- • ,' lAir*:"' •• •" • •fpr . :- /:r-- ' -i.',' �•ir^ ^f7r.X:XX;:;:;,.-'':-^- xX"*;-?' :Xix ^ '"'X'''i^XlXfciXgXXXSXS*X'XillifiS^|f'XXXXSXXSfllillil^^feXftX'XX#X'.S S'j President's Report •i , X9 • /; X. ,.,. "'I'XV ? ( • • ••' •;'• V-JiiX-', 1- :, £•• ;'XX'''X'X'': f- •-• V-. :, In spite of the fact that members of both houses of Congress continually express concern over the condition of this nation's mer­ chant marine, that high ranking officers of the armed services warn of the lack of sufficient ships and manpower to back their forces and that members of the administration profess to be interested in ways and means to revitalize U.S. shipping, the government goes right ahead missing opportunities to take even small steps to bring about a small change. The most recent example of a lost opportunity came with the announcement a short time ago that the U.S. Postal Service had awarded a $400,000 contract to Hapag Lloyd, the German-flag ship owners, for the carriage of mail between the United States and the Soviet Union for the coming year. The Postal Service, in announcing the award, said it simply gave the contract to the lowest bidder. Among others, Sea-Land Service would have liked to have gotten the job. Whether or not it would have been a few bucks higher in its bid than Hapag Lloyd is not the point, it seems to me. For perhaps a few thousand dollars more, here was an opportunity to use American-flag shipping and give the jobs involved to Ameri­ can seamen. Again our government blew a chance to strengthen the nation's shipping capability. Congresswoman Helen Bentley, a vigorous advocate of making it mandatory to allow only U.S. ships to carry U.S. mail, protested the mail contract award to the Germans. We will have to keep up the fight to achieve this objective through the legislative process. That's one more reason why political action is so important. When AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland issued his latest con­ demnation of mainland China's bloody treatment of the Chinese workers and students who have been demonstrating for democratic rights, we were reminded that of all the groups that make up our nation, none is more forceful or consistent in fighting against dicta­ torship—whether it be communist or any other variety—than the American labor movement. Because the AFL-CIO constantly keeps the spotlight on those regimes that are guilty of suppression and brutality, it serves as a watchdog in the cause of freedom. In communist and other forms of government where there is no individual liberty, the official labor bureaucracies are tools of the political system, as is the case in China. When the workers demonstrated for democracy they were neither led nor supported by their unions. The All-China Federation of Labor backed the communist dictatorship's repressions and exe­ cutions of the workers who were rounded up after the demonstra­ tions were wiped out. Events such as these should make us pause and take stock of workers' conditions outside the free world. It is encouraging to see some easing up of controls over human rights and freedom of speech in the Soviet Union, Hungary and Poland. But this is not happening because the communist party dictatorship has suddenly discovered liberty and freedom. The easing up is made necessary by a need for economic reforms. The economies of the Soviet Union and Poland, for example, are in shambles and they are looking for loans and other economic transfusions from the democracies. What is happen­ ing, in effect, is the communists of the Soviet Union and Poland are admitting that communism does not work. My own guess is that the liberties that are being permitted in Russia in these days are not the result of a new-found commitment to freedom and democracy. More likely, the leadership feels that democratic nations will find it easier to do business with a commu­ nist nation if it doesn't have the appearance of a huge concentration camp. Let's watch to see if the workers there will be free to shake loose of the state-owned and controlled unions and form their own in the image of the democracies. The United States soon will be losing the services of a most forceful advocate of a strong U.S.-fiag merchant marine. Although it had long been expected, when General Duane H. Cassidy, com­ mander-in-chief of the Military Transportation Command, announced his retirement effective in October, a sense of deep loss was regis­ tered throughout the maritime industry. We of the Seafarers International Union who got to know General Cassidy rather well during his outstanding performance as the direc­ tor of all the armed forces transportation operations, will long re­ member his efforts to awaken the nation's policymakers to the need for a viable U.S. privately-owned fleet, manned by U.S. citizen seamen. General Cassidy never let up in seeking to strengthen America's sealift capability through revitalization of its merchant marine. Whether before the Congress, the White House or a public forum. General Cassidy was in there punching hard for his goal. Smart, tough, good guys like the General don't come down the pike very often. All Americans owe General Cassidy a debt of gratitude for his long and distinguished service to this country. We who were privileged to watch him work wish him good health and happiness as he begins another phase of his career. Study Shows Foreign Fleets Get Wide Range of Gevemment Aids xie-v .'SxX: The merchant fleets of most of the world's nations receive far more economic support from their governments than the U.S.-fiag fleet receives. A new study by the Transpor­ tation Institute, a Washingtonbased maritime research and pol­ icy organization representing operators of inland waters. Great Lakes and U.S.-fiag oceangoing Volume SI, Number 7 vejssels, outlines the direct and indirect government subsidy pol­ icies of 87 countries. The massive economic subsi­ dies these countries' fleets receive demonstrates "free market con­ cepts do not exist in the interna­ tional shipping trades," said Tl's President James H. Henry. Henry added that there is a lack of public understanding of the obJuly, 1989 LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 fAuth'he Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class post^e paid at MSC Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Mfehael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack CafTey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glideweil; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith', Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Max Hall and Deborah Greene. stacles the U.S.-fiag fleet must overcome in world trade. The publication shows how the American operators are ham­ strung in their vigorous attempts to remain competitive in the in­ ternational shipping trades. This is largely due to the incentives designed to insure viable national Othernatlons give more to their fleets than the U.S. does. fleets, the study notes. The comprehensive publication covers the maritime support pro­ grams of traditional maritime pow­ ers to those of land-locked nations such as Bolivia. Governments' Give Incentives The study shows that 71 nations offer some sort of cargo prefer­ ence, with many reserving 100 percent of their trade for ships of their own flag. Cabotage restric­ tions are in place in 24 countries which reserve coastal trades for vessels of their own flag. Govern­ ment incentives also take the form of tax, investment and deprecia­ tion breaks, loans and loan guar­ antees, subsidized interest pay­ ments and operating subsidies, the study documents. Also, many nations impose re­ strictions on the fleets of other countries which discriminate through freight taxes and higher port charges. Material for the volume was compiled from many industry, governmental and academic sources, including: MarAd, Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), United States Trade Representa­ tive (USTR), United Nations Con­ ference on Trade and Develop­ ment (UNCTAD), Organization for Economic Cooperation and De­ velopment (OECD) and Ship­ builders Council of America (SCA). ' j.s-r �JULY, 1989 >. ' • '--y•< '• .SW.41 Breaux Panel Seeks Answers to Sealift Shortage At a hearing before the Senate's Subcommittee on Merchant Marine seven representatives of maritime interests expressed their concern and views about the state of the nation's sealift capability. The July 13 hearing was chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-LA) who called for "new ideas and new thoughts and new focus" to a problem which had been around for longer than he had been in Congress—over 17 years. Seafarers President Michael Sacco told the Senate panel investigating sealift that maritime unions were making strong efforts to train sufficient personnel to meet U.S.-flag operators' manpower needs. However, he noted, this task was made considerably more difficult by a shrinking industry which has provided fewer job opportunities. The bipartisan nmure of Congress's concern was evident when ranking Senate merchant marine subcommittee member TrCnt Lott CR­ MS) echoed Senator Breaux's words saying, "It's time we took some actions." Congressman Charles Bennett (D-FL) was the first of a lineup of seven witnesses to appear before the panel. Joining Bennett were U.S. Transportation Command Commander-in-Chief General Duane H. Cassidy, MarAd Deputy Administrator William Creelman, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Everett Pyatt, SIU President Michael Sacco, Shipbuilders Council of America President John Stocker and United Shipowners of America President William Verdon. House Considering Maritime Package Bennett advised the Senate subcommittee that a comprehensive maritime bill, based on the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense reports, had been introduced in the House. Bennett explained that the goal of the bill's sponsors was "to follow the Commission's intent, that we consider its recommendations in a package instead of piecemeal ..." The commander-in-chief for the military's Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) General Duane H. Cassidy said in his opening remarks, "We cannot afford to let this industry get stuck in time." SIU President Michael Sacco testifies before the Senate merchant marine subcommittee. In the hearing, which was called to review the nation's sealift policy, Sacco said maritime unions were doing their part to maintain a skilled and trained corps of seagoing civilians. .. ;-|- General Proposes Five Areas of Action Commenting that the general's statement sounded "great" but did not tell him what needed to be done. Senator Breaux asked Cassidy for "some specific recommendations" as if he "had the pencil and could write something" for him and Congress. Answering, Cassidy said: "Sir, I would start out if I were king for the day, as you have given me the opportunity" with five areas. "All of them would be controversial, all of them will not have the concur­ rence of the people that are testifying here today, but this is what I SIU School Adds Training Class For Quick Response to Oil Spills Determined to keep SIU crews armed with the latest skills and know-how to meet all the chal­ lenges of modem shipping, the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship is adding courses to its curriculum that will provide training in the emergency handling of fuel spills at sea. SIU Resident Michael Sacco, who initiated the specialized spill control courses after the tanker Exxon Valdez incident, said that crewmembers would be trained to act immediately in the event of any spill during the critical interim period between discovery of any fuel leakage and the arrival of Coast Guard officials and clean­ up crews. "We believe that the new train­ ing course will enable SIU crewmembers to minimize potential damage to the environment by containing an oil spill quickly," Sacco said. SIU Crews Best Trained Sacco added that the first-of-itskind oil spill prevention, contain­ ment and clean-up training is in keeping with the union's traditioii of providing the best trained and best qualified seafarers in the world. The five-day course will become a regular part of the AB and FOWT classes at the Lundeberg School and also will be available to all SIU members. The oil spill class is scheduled to begin in Septem­ ber. The Lundeberg School is apply­ ing for certification from the En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA), the government group re­ sponsible for protecting the na­ tion's environment. Limdeberg School instmctor Jim Shaffer said the course will pre­ pare SIU crewmembers to be "the first line of defense in the event of an oil spill." Shaffer, who will teach the class, said the massive oil spill in Valdez, AK and the three major spills caused by foreign-flag tankers in Delaware, Rhode Island and Texas in late June, could have had a less devastating impact on the envi^ ronment if shipboard personnel had been able to begin contain­ ment operations immediately. In the classroom part of the course, SIU members will be taught how various types of petroleum products react when they hit water, and the effects of weather and tide continued on page 6 would start out with, and 1 would do it as quickly as 1 could because every day we lose, we lose time." Cassidy proposed: . • Decoupling ship operators and builders because "the yoking of these two industries together . . . does nothing but stifle competition." • Eliminating regulations that cost the industry, such as roof struc­ ture rules and the ad valorem tax. ' • Reforming the current tax system which penalizes American operators who pay taxes when their global competitors do not. • Revamping the operating differential subsidy, "take all the re­ strictions away." • Increasing the nation's world market share of cargo through bilateral agreements, cargo preference and any other means available. Agreed—Keep Maritime Out of Trade Talks Senator Breaux told the general that he felt the merchant marine's national security and national defense role meant that maritime services should not be a negotiable issue during economic trade talks. The Louisiana senator asked Cassidy if he had any thoughts on the upcoming trade negotiations, known as GATT. The general answered that he was not an authority on GATT but he shared the senator's concerns. "Anything that would affect or further accelerate the decline of the merchant marine, 1 am against," Cassidy said. "Therefore, by the judgments of you and some of the ^Despite an industry with fewer job opportunities, maritime unions have retained simcient qualified manpower to meet the ne^s of U.S.-flag operators.^ '•"'•'j..; 'h ' . ; labor leaders of the country, if you believe it would negatively affect the merchant marine, 1 am with you, 1 am against it," General Cassidy concluded. Ready Reserve Fleet is Stopgap Measure Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Shipbuilding and Logistics Everett Pyatt explained the military's Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) program: "From the Defense Department point of view, over the last several years, we have seen a major change in the structure of the industry. We find ourselves for the first time a few years ago, having to go into the market to buy ships that were becoming commercially uncompe­ titive, in order to maintain capability to deploy unit equipment." continued on page 4 "w,. -.1 5£Lv.."._ •..•••. wu • • �•••!Bfsr-'^'^-r<^'«a*- 4 ^ - :..;v. ;i^:A;-v,-::„' ."., ,, ,v'.'v:^^^r-i.-''^ V''' "v;'' '•••/'••->• v-:- : •• "'.. VVi; *•- Vi-.' i',4«, :v,i-;t. v...v •V.-Tf^'^ .'V > v - • »-.v. y 't • V"; V 3 ^ , 'A •^•. ••;>r- ••^:.-v ••. ." ••"i.-'Vv •"'•' • •"'.' '• f.Hc' ' SlAfARCRS 106 Senate Probes Sealift Capacity continued from page 3 SiiBsite John Breai^ Pyatt summarized: "This resulted in expansion of the RRF." Answering Senator Lott's question on the policy of purchasing vessels and putting them in the RRF, Assistant Secretary Pyatt said when one examines the military's reserve fleet, "you will find those ships that were in the private sector are now government owned, and 1 think that is a trend in the wrong direction. It is an action we took because it was expedient ..." General Cassidy added that the RRF could only be viewed as a "stopgap measure." The general pointed out that the average age of the vessels in the RRF was 24 years and the character of each ship was different. The RRF, said Cassidy, "was a solution absolutely neces­ sary . . . but the big issue of all ... is the RRF does not provide you the key ingredient of this, and that is sealift . . . there are none of Mike Sacco's Seafarers International Union guys on those RRF ships at all . . . "If there are no maritime ships plying the seas day in and day out, if there are no berths out there to use seamen, there will be no seamen for the RRF when we need them. So the main issue we must not ignore is the requirement for people," General Cassidy warned. "1 get the impression . . . there are an awful lot of jfteoiple who are very concerned about it at an upper mid-level, but it has never really been at the top level. 1 have read the speeches of the candidates, both Democrat and Republican and, man, you could not say it better. But then after the election it is gone. That is a bipartisan criticism and 1 guess the Congress is to blame too, because we have not come up with anything that we have been able to get agreed to by the administration." Liner Fleet Down to 197 Ships MarAd's Deputy Administrator William Creelman told the subcom­ mittee "the number of ships in our liner fleet has fallen from 494 in 1970 to 197 currently." He said, "Since estimates indicate that the projected U.S.-flag merchant marine cannot meet future sealift require­ ments, it is critical" that the nation move rapidly to "enhance the ability of our merchant fleet to meet national security requirements." Creelman noted that the concept of operating differential subsidy reform would allow wide vessel acquisition and streamline operating subsidies and their administration. • -Mii. •iv.' I iKi ii: "i-r ,-;-f L-;:-. •, 2-' Excerpts^fwiilieariMg Maritime Unions Keep Up with Technology SIU President Michael Sacco raised the example of the recent U.S. Postal Service award of the New York/Leningrad mail contract to a lower-bid foreign-flag operator. Senator Breaux added, "We cannot even ship our own mail through a government contract in a U.S.-flag vessel." Sacco reminded the committee that U.S.-flag operators have been forced to sue the government to ensure adherence to the nation's cargo preference laws. Addressing the nation's pool of skilled workers in the shipbuilding or seafaring sectors, Sacco noted that the industry's decline meant "first and foremost" a "current and worsening shortage of skilled manpower to build, repair and operate merchant vessels." Yet, Sacco said, "U.S. maritime unions have played a positive role in the training and maintenance of skilled crews." Through "top-flight training programs and educational facilities to equip merchant mariners with the knowledge and ability" necessary "in a technologically advancing world," maritime unions have been able to "deal with the critical problem of retaining sufficient manpower in an industry with fewer and fewer job opportunities," added SIU President Sacco. R&D Vital to Future of Water Transport Representing the Shipbuilders Council of America, its President John Stocker told the panel that government support for research and development was vital. "We believe that we need government support for commercial research and development, focusing not only on new ship designs, but also on new production improvements in the shipyards themselves." He reminded the subcommittee that the United States is competing with nations with extensive R&D capabilities. "The West Germans, for example, have two shipbuilding institutes. Japan has several. The Japanese program of research and development in the Ministry of Transportation is very extensive. This is where they are doing their work on their high-speed cargo freighter and the use of superconduc­ tivity for marine propulsion ..." Senator Breaux expressed interest in the Shipbuilder's recently filed section 301 suit, an action which seeks to prove that foreign shipyards engage in discriminatory trade practices. U.S. Operators Want Level Playing Field United Shipowners of America President William Verdon said U.S.flag operators need a more level playing field. "The problem is four fold," said Verdon. He outlined the areas which USA, representing seven U.S.-flag liner companies, would like to see addressed: Vessel parity which would allow currently unsubsidized operators to achieve cost parity with subsidized companies, crew parity which would require government funding of the difference between U.S. wages and international wage levels, operational parity which would eliminate burdensome regulation and allow U.S.-flag operators to follow cargo and the creation of one system for the American fleet, or elimination of "two distinct systems, one ODS and one non-ODS." The hearing concluded with remarks from Senator Breaux on the importance of swift action from all levels of government aimed at increasing the nation's military sealift capability. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS): "1 am tired of talking about it. . . 1 want to know what are we going to do? 1 realize a lot of the burden is on us, but we need every direction we can get from you and we need an administration to step up to this issue . . ." Congressman Charles Bennett: "The Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman Crowe, recently told Cong^esk that our niost pressing problem now is the lack of adequate sealift capability. The Commission supplied the know-how momentum to do something about this. It is up to us to have the political will to carry it out." TRANSCOM Commander General Duane Cassidy; ''The transportation industry of the world is booming . . . the air industry is solid, growing ... the ports of our nations have never been in better shape . . . the railroads have never been stronger ... trucking and bus industry . . . are very strong and very well sup­ ported . . . so all sectors of the indust^ are good . . . except sealift. And the sealift issue is the one single industry we have neglected. And when 1 say 'we' 1 mean all us. 1 mean the Department of Defense, the government, the industry itself—it has been divisive and self-destructive. And we have got to put all that behind us, not look for witches and get on with it. We, need some leadership . . ." Navy Assistant Secretary Everett Pyatt: "You ask why the rapid decline? It is because they are not getting cargo. If you have cargo you can generate business and then you can start looking at some of the other commercial endeavors that I am aware of and you find out that our containership operators do not even get the chance to bid on cargo. That is uirfair." MarAd Dej^ty Admi^^ William Creelinan: "Sealift is the term we use to describe the shipping capacity that would be required to deploy and sustain U.S. armed forces in a period of national emergency or war ... The requirement for se^ifl • is based on the national security strategy established by the President." . • " SIU Pi^indent^^M^ "U.S. maritime unions have played a positive role in the training and maintenance of skilled crews and have attempted to deal with the critical problem of retaining sufficient manpower in an industry offering fewer and fewer job opportunities. They have in place top­ flight training programs and educational facilities to equip^ merchant mariners with the knowledge and ability they need in a technologi­ cally advancing world." Shipbuilders Council President John Stocker: Uie shipbuilding "commercial market coU^sed in the United States because the Reagan administration declared unilateral economic dis­ armament by terminating construction subsidies in 1^1 without de^ claring war on foreign subsidy practices . . . What distinguishes the United States from our international competitors is the lack of an industrial strategy that will aUow American shipyards to emerge as a competitive force in the international market." USA President WiDiam Verdon: "The strength of foreij^ fleets is an obvious indication of the per­ ceived value of the national maritime industry by other major na­ tions. These fleets have had consistent, direct and indirect support from their governments since the end of World War n . . . The economic fact of life in the international shipping environment is that an aggressive, competitive and well managed U.S. liner company can be successful only if it has the ^ility to keep its major costs on a fKuitjr mth those ^ its foreign^^^^^ �Hi ' .' :• '• y '•' JULY, 1989 Foreign-flag Cruise Ships Cited for Inadequate Safety Standards The federal government's safety watchdog agency, signalling its mounting dissatisfaction with for­ eign-flag passenger ship opera­ tions carrying millions of Ameri­ cans in and out of U.S. ports, has asked Congress for remedial ac­ tion. At a meeting on July 6, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reviewed the re­ sults of an investigation conducted by the agency of an uncontrolled engine room fire last year aboard the Bahamian-registered Scandi­ navian Star. The board found that a lack of maintenance, poor crew training and the absence of firefighting procedures all were fac­ tors in the fire that burned almost out of control on the vessel. Contributing to the blaze was the failure of a fire extinguishing system aboard the ship. A com­ plicating factor was the inability of crewmembers of 27 different nationalities to communicate with each other, the safety board noted. Cunard cruise ships during the 1983-85 legislative sessions, but the move was opposed by foreignflag operators, some U.S. mari­ time unions and others opposed to development of a U.S.-flag pas­ senger fleet, and consequently the bill was defeated in committee. NTSB Urges Increased Role for Coast Guard . In a 4-0 vote during its July 6 session, the NTSB recommended that Congress pass legislation to What follows are the incidents which have been or are cur­ rently being investigated by the nation's transportation safety watchdog agency—^the National Transportation Safety Bureau. This is not a complete list of accidents involving foreign-flag cruise ships because there is no legal obligation for such ves­ sels to report accidents to U.S. authorities if they take place on international waters or in foreign ports. ANGELINA UURO- Hundreds of ocean-going cruises originate in the United States with the majority sailing from Miami, a city now called the "cruise cap­ ital of the world." Forty percent of the world's cruise customers depart from southern Florida. Last Italian Registry year an estimated 4.5 million pas­ sengers boarded cruise vessels in Florida ports. Although 81 large foreign-flag passenger ships operate out of U.S. ports, none is required to meet U.S.-flag ship safety standards. The four billion doUar U.S. cruise industry's number of passengers is increasing yearly by 13 percent. The world's passenger vessel fleet has not kept pace with the cus­ tomer growth, and, as a result, new cruise ships—most of them catering to the American market— continue to be built. SIU Calls for U.S.-flag Passenger Fleet The NTSB's misgivings with safety procedures and practices on foreign-flag cruise vessels calls to mind the SIU's efforts to in­ crease the number of Americanflag passenger ships. In the late 1970s the SIU played a major part in the successful effort to bring about legislation that put the SS Constitution and the SS Indepen­ dence into the Hawaiian Islands cruise trade. The American Ha­ waii Cruise Line vessels are the only U.S.-flag deepsea passenger ships in operation. The same leg­ islative effort allowed a couple of other vessels to enter U.S. cruise service, but they did not mater­ ialize. The SIU attempted to win ap­ proval from Congress to reflag two recommend that increased re­ sources be allocated to the Coast Guard so safety regulations can be properly policed. WhUe the SIU views the NTSB's request to toughen safety require­ ments on foreign-flag vessels as a first step, SIU President Michael Sacco said that a continuing ob­ jective must be to acquire an American-fl£^ fleet of passenger ships that will give the American public an alternative that operates under maximum, regulated safety standards. NTSB Investigations of Accidents Involvii^ Foreign-flag Passenger Ships Millions of Americans on Cruises SIU's continuing objective is an American-flag fleet of passenger ships. increase safety regulations gov­ erning the operations of the U.S.based foreign-flag passenger fleet. The safety regulations for for­ eign-flag cruise ships sought by the NTSB were not detailed in the July 6 meeting's report. However, agency spokesman Alan Pollock says the board will specifically ask Congress to give the U.S. Coast Guard increased authority over foreign-flag cruise vessels oper­ ating out of U.S. ports and car­ rying primarily American passen­ gers. The agency also will Fire on March 30, 1979. 669 passengers. Probable cause was determined to be overheated oil in an unattended skillet in the crew galley. The fire spread throughout the ship because of failure of responsible vessel per­ sonnel to promptly establish ef­ fective control and coordination of the shipboard firefighting ef­ fort. Crewmembers who first ob­ served the smoke and the ship's fife detection and sprinkler sys­ tem failed to provide an early warning. Two individuals re­ ceived minor injuries. SCANDINAVIAN SEA— Bahamian Registry Fire on March 9, 1984. 744 passengers and 202 crewmembers. Probable cause was determined to be the deliberate or accidental ignition of an accelerent on the carpet in a room occupied by two crew­ members. Contributing to fire damage was failure of ship's fire­ fighters to follow up and investi­ gate any possible further heat source after putting out the fire and failure of master to exercise his au­ thority over the shoreside firefighting efforts. No injuries or loss of life, but vessel (valued at $16 million) was declared total loss. SCANDINAVIAN SUN— Bahamian Registry Fire on August 20, 1^4. 530 passengers and 201 crewmembers. Probable cause was determined to be the crew's failure to tighten a threaded pipe fitting and to keep closed a watertight door and self-closing fire door. One passenger and one crewmember died of smoke in­ halation, four persons suffered minor injuries, and 58 individuals were treated for smoke inhala­ tion. A. RE6INA- Panamanian Registry Grounding on February 15, 1985. 143 passengers and 72 crewmembers. Probable cause was determined to be the failure of the master to monitor the vessel's prog­ ress along the char­ tered course line, failure to make allowance for heavy wind and rough seas, failure to maintain a lookout and assuming a watch in a medicated and fatigued physi­ cal condition. One crewmember slightly injured. crewmembers to communicate in a common language with each other and with passengers. One passenger taken to hospital. SONG OF AMERICA- Norwegian Registry Fire on November 8, 1988. 1,366 passengers and 500 crewmembers onboard. Incident still under investigation by NTSB. Initial re­ ports indicate crew made mistakes while fighting the blaze and equipment malfunc­ tioned. Three individuals were hurt. 'M, i. j;: / • aRNIVAL CELEBRATIONLiherian Registry Collision on February 10, 1,580 passengers and 671 crewmembers. Incident still under investigation by NTSB. Three crew­ members on the Cuban freighter hit by the Celebration died. One lost a foot. Minor in­ juries reported among the Cele­ bration's passengers and crew. i-k.. V" ^ %• '•iK •••• 4:7 EMERALD SEAS- Panamanian Registry Explosion and fire on July 30, 1986. 1,296 people onboard. Probable cause was the ignition of an undetermined source of acetylene leaking from a cyl­ inder. Adherence to hazardous ships stores regula­ tions, like those contained in U.S. law and codes, could well have prevented the fire and ex­ plosion. 15 passengers and two crewmembers were evacuated and treated for smoke inhalation and injuries. SCANDINAVIAN STAR— Bahamian Registry Fire on March 16, 19M. 439 passengers and 236 crewmembers on board. Probable cause de­ termined to be lack of preventive main­ tenance program, inadequate crew training, lack of written firefighting procedures, malfunctioning of fire suppres­ sion system and the inability of Safety Board Says Scanainavian Star Fire Should Never Hove Happened .. !r • Inadequate crew training, the lack of a preventive maintenance propum and the absence of fire­ fighting procedures caused an un­ controlled en^ne room fire on the Bahamian-registered Scandina­ vian Star, the nation's transpor­ tation safety agency announced at its July 6 meeting. Also contributing to the severity of the mid-March 1988 emergency was an inoperative fire extinguish­ ing system and the inability of crewmembers to communicate in a common language, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) added. The board , members of the transportation safety watchdog agency, in a 4-0 vote, accepted the investigative report on the fire's probable cause and issued a series continued on page 21 • 'M �SCAfAROtS LOG I. c -• 'Buy and Ship American' Bill Passes in House V.-- • u •Iji yr",: v.. - .r i, ii f -• -'i • if'.',. The maritime industry won the first round when the House of Representatives voted in favor of a maritime industry-supported measure known as the "Buy and Ship American" provision of the $11 billion foreign aid program. The second round will take place ; in the Senate where similar legis­ lation will be discussed in late July or August. The bill passed in the House would change the rules governing so-called cash transfers, the form of aid which allows recipient na­ tions to receive funds from the U.S. government instead of com­ modities. The cash transfer pro­ gram also allows the beneficiary country to buy goods anywhere in the world and ship on any flag. Congressman Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) introduced the legislation which would require that nations receiving U.S. aid in the form of direct cash assistance must buy U.S. commodities and services. The bill also states that 50 percent of all goods and products gener­ ated by the cash transfer program must be carried on U.S.-flag ves­ sels. Could Boost Industry Some industry experts have predicted the changes in the cash transfer program could mean a $300 million a year boost to U.S.flag shipping. The "Buy and Ship American" amendment introduced by Torri­ celli passed its first hurdle, the House Foreign Affairs Commit­ tee, by a 22-15 vote. On the floor of the House, the SlU-supported amendment faced two challenges. Both attempts to gut Torricelli's amendment were defeated. Language, which if passed would have killed the 50 percent cargo preference requirement, lost 230186. Wording to exempt certain products from the 50 percent cargo preference was defeated by a mar­ gin of 219-188. In mid-July the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed a for­ eign aid authorization bill which contained "Buy and Ship Ameri­ can" provisions similar to those passed by the full House of Rep­ resentatives. The bill is scheduled to go before the full Senate in late July or August. ' "• • VS'H' 'J'?''-,Mi' i^pr BUI Ihs^rUctdr Jiin Shaffer Inspect^ite of proposed oU^iU siimulatk)^ I •• • • - ; • ,. SlU President Calls for Leadership To Build Strong and Competitive U.S. Merchant Marine • 1.- '. •"' 'V-.l V ^ ^ 1';" ^- »« >• The highest level of government must get behind a maritime policy if the nation's maritime industry is to be revitalized, SIU President Michael Sacco told a Senate panel on merchant marine issues. Meet­ ing on July 13, the congressional hearing was called by the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Ma­ rine to examine American military sealift capabilities. "The record indicates that the Congress understands the need for a merchant marine," Sacco told the subcommittee hearing chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-LA). But "national administrations," Sacco said, "regardless of party, have failed to act in a positive manner" towards development of a U.S.-flag merchant marine that can meet the nation's economic and national security interests. "The time for studies is over, we need action now," Sacco sum­ marized. He proposed that the Senate and House develop a mechanism wherein Congress can work with the administration in formulating remedies to rebuild the American-flag fleet. Sacco pointed out that all major legislation intended to increase the size of the U.S.-flag commercial fleet was inspired by presidential leadership. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was enacted when the Nixon administration took the lead in promoting its passage. Before the 1970 Act, the previous con­ structive maritime legislation was the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which was drafted with the full backing of the Roosevelt admin­ istration. "These administrations recog­ nized the value and role of a strong merchant fleet and appointed peo­ ple who carried out that commit­ ment," Sacco said. Sacco reminded the Senate mer­ chant marine subcommittee that U.S. maritime unions have played a positive role in training and maintenance of skilled crews. De­ spite an industry which offers fewer and fewer job opportunities, mar­ itime unions have retained suffi­ cient qualified manpower to meet the needs of the U.S.-flag opera­ tors. Sacco was one of seven wit­ nesses to present remarks to the panel. Others who testified in­ cluded Congressman Charles Ben­ nett (D-FL), TRANSCOM Com­ mander-in-Chief General Duane Cassidy, MarAd Deputy Admin­ istrator William Creelman, As­ sistant Secretary of the Navy Ev­ erett Pyatt, Shipbuilders Council of America President John Stocker and United Shipowners of Amer­ ica President William Verdon. qii an <M1spill. T^ alsb will learpf the rules and regulations undeli ! which they must work. Simulated Exercises During the five-day course, Slllsfe members will take what they ? learned in class and put it to prac^f^ tical use in three training exer- ; _ cises. The simulations of oil spills /; will be done using a non-toxic||^ cotton-based, biodegradable^; product which acts the way actual petroleum does when it hits wateifl Seafarers also will have two types^l of containment booms to usCvOne# for inner harbor pf^rations and ^ one for unprotected waters. .'J The first exercise will call for i dealing with a simulated spill from;; a tank barge m»d will involve the i use of fire hoses to help contaitt the spill and start cleanr-up opierr o ations. SIC/ crewmembers win be trained to act imme^ately in the event cf any SIU Hits MarAd Plan for Lid on Hearings '.. . ' N, ' M • . • • •• Ht5fe (K. • • 1 A.:i The SIU has registered a vig­ orous protest against what it termed the Maritime Administration's at­ tempt to stifle the public's interest on matters of national concern. The Maritime Administration is seeking to close hearings on mat­ ters concerning the awarding of subsidy by only allowing compa­ nies to be involved in the process. Under current rules, all inter­ ested parties may testify. By this definition the public, trade asso­ ciations, all maritime unions which represent crewmembers, and oth­ ers affected by the Maritime Administration's actions can com­ ment. If MarAd gets its way, the right to participate will be limited only to "operators of U.S.-flag ves­ sels." "We believe the current rules work. If that is so—why fix them," SIU President Michael Sacco said in the union's 14-page comment objecting to the proposals. The two types of hearings af­ fected by the proposals are sec­ tions 605 (c) and 805 (a) of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. Those sections cover the awarding of Operating Differential Subsidy contracts on foreign trade routes and entry of domestic, or Jones Act, operators into the interna­ tional trades. Under those sections, operators may apply for CDS contracts, but hearings are required to determine if their entry into those trades would harm existing U.S.-flag op­ erators. MarAd's proposals would slam the door on the public's partici­ pation in hearings which could have serious impacts on the union's membership. For example, if an SlU-contracted company is providing "ad­ equate" service on a certain in­ ternational trade route, the union would likely testify against award­ ing ODS to another operator. The 1936 Merchant Marine Act specifically outlines the hearing rights of all parties involved in sections 605 (c) and 805 (a). "Every person, firm or corpo­ ration having any interest in such application shall be permitted to intervene and the Secretary of Transportation shall give a hearing to the applicant and the intervenors," section 805 (a) says. The new rules also would elim­ inate the rights of interested trade groups, such as the Transportation Institute and other unions. MarAd claims one of the rea­ sons for the proposed changes is that such hearings often take months or longer to complete. The union noted that there are many reasons these hearings take so long, including delaying tactics by lawyers, the failure of admin­ istrative law judges to control the proceedings, excessive amounts of time ^owed to file motions, briefs and exceptions and delays by the judges to issue decisions. In the second exercise, those ^ Taking the course wfll use booms ^d smaU skiffis to begin contain­ ment of a spill. J; The final exercim will be a fullmale opera^tion. Class pmttcipants will contain a large mntulati^ oil spill working with skiffs to place booms and using wind and cur­ rents to heljp cbllect the bii. FquipIhent fonging from buckets and irtopS to absorbents and suction equipment will be uimd in the ex-ercise.. ' Shaffer said s^U erevention techniques in foading dischaiging oil and in other routine operations also will be reviewed in the course. The Piney Point fmiltties of the SlU-contracted Steuart Transpor­ tation Company, operators of tug boats and tank barges on the Ches­ apeake Bay, will be utilized for much of the practical training ex'ercises."' • 4^ �,• • ; •'• •^JV"^.V--';,.V, ;V':V • ' V--.- • • ' ,•', ,'• 'v , .v.-; V • V, ---• /'>•'•"•'"./'a . V:'^A ..);:•'> • JiUY, 1989 fr <• ¥ s'«':>^>;f^^'•;7'-^vr..'^•,, ji- V "if^ i.••,•'.• »'.,'h;i^, >' '^..AV •f-" '• • • ? '5^-A^^A:>:'-f.''•,''' /• • • •': Vv-'^ :'• •'• • ;., .-.AA ^ vfe'fSS ...j/r'i;*^-J:j^; MOHmr flSMfftHCN JO/N SfV: B SOtf/0 VEBfU (OWMD V 'i><- v-";.-,' First, working through the union, Monterey fishermen secured wharf space where nets can be spread out and repaired. On behalf of the Monterey fishermen, the Fisher­ men's Union requested that Mon­ terey's city manager and city council designate a section at the end of a wharf for emergency net mending. In a letter to FUA Business Agent John (Bricky) Crivello, City Clerk Cynthia Parham said, "At their meeting June 6, 1989, the Monterey City Council approved your request to use a section of Wharf II for net repair on an emergency basis, on a six-month trial basis. . ." The use of the wharf for net mending was an important issue to Monterey fishermen. The larger ring nets used today by squid fish­ ing boats cannot easily be trans­ ported. Before winning the right to mend nets on the wharf, fish­ ermen dragged the cumbersome nets from vessels to trucks to mending locations and back again. Through the unionJ Monterey fishermen have been able to secure city whatf space. California le^slature, is described by FUA activists as a great friend of the commercial fisherman. Sam Farr grew up with concern for the fishing industry. His father Fred Farr, a former California state sen­ ator, was one of the earliest pro­ moters of commercial fishing in the state of California, and is cred­ ited with securing unemploynient benefits for fishermen. Squid is the main catch for Mon­ terey fishermen, last year they hauled in more than 8,000 tons. Oddly enough none of that catch was processed in Monterey'sfamed Cannery Row. All the canneries ''' ' ' • < ••• ,''t V-- y.. • I: The Junior, one of the 15 SIU boats in Monterey, reels in 60 tons of squid during a filshing trip in late June. in that area have been closed and replaced by restaurants and tourist shops. Today, the entire catch of the area's fleet, which also in­ cludes some mackerel and herring, must be trucked elsewhere for processing. The union also lobbied the Fish and Game Commission to allow Monterey fishermen the use of the drum seine, a special type of gear which results in more efficient fishing. The conunission ruled in favor of the Monterey fishermen's request. The 15 boats now in the SIU are: El Dorado, Frankie Boy, Jun­ ior, Vitina A, Miss Rose Ann, Swan, Sea Spray, New Stella, Santa Maria, Victory, Little Joe, Tommy Jo II, Miss Kiistine, King­ dom and Sea Queen. • -ASA'A'A'-' Ivi tlAv '^ w • ;,y;v;r- '•Al: •I SIU fisherman and photographer David Campos photographed this 60-ton catch of squid caught by Monterey fishermen. /.-i • 9^: City OK's Net Repair A second achievement was leg­ islation passed by the California state legislature allowing the use of lights in fishing districts 16 and 17 of the Monterey Bay. Lights greatly enhance the catch by luring squid to the surface. Sam Fan* Leads Chai^ The union worked with Califor­ nia Assemblyman Sam Fair, who introduced legislation and worked for its passage. Farr, who repre­ sents the Monterey area in the llif In a sweeping union organizing campaign of fishing vessels oper­ ating out of California's Monterey Bay, 15 vessels signed contracts with the SIU's affiliate, the Fish­ ermen's Union of America. With a majority of the fleet's vessels now under union contract, Monterey fishermen have been able to win some important victories in the last two months. 'Ffk<' 1 jglil; V- . Pictured above is just part of the new fishing fleet of 15 vessels which recently became part of the Seafarers International Union of North America affiliate, the Fishermen Union of America. Sixty tons of mackerel are hauled in by SIU Monterey fishermen and stored for transport in the vessel's hatch. The mackerel is taken to the cannery for unloading. In front tit the fishing boat Junior are crewmembers (left to right) Nem Van Nguyen, Brent Bispo, Hai Van Nguyen, Frank Balesteri Jr. Captain Jim Campos, Loc Phuoc Le, Quy V. Ha and David Campos. ;vv;• • After winning a vote for union rcpreseiitationr the crevy of the Sahtiai l^fe^a, ^ San Pedrprbased fishing vessel, has a union coritract. Fishennen's Union of i^erica Theresa Hoinsky lepbrts that the vessel's crew secured pension and welfare ben­ efits in their first union contract, Wages were brought up to the San Pedro area fishermen's uniform union agreement, adds Hoinsky. In an election conducted by fhe National Labor Relations Board, the lyUV Santa Teresa crew voted 5-2 for representation by the SIU's Fishermen's Union of America. On June 16, after three months of negotiations, a collective bargainii^ agreement was si^ed with the vesseTs owner. The Fishennen's Union of I _ 'i- V America W£^ formed in 1974 when three SIUNA affiliates merged to form one large union of West Coast fishermen. It has consistently worked with the international's legislative program in Washing­ ton, DC to secure a safer and more competitive domestic fishing in-^ dustry. The three affiliates—the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey, the Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro and the Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, San Diego—entered into the merger to improve member­ ship services and to cut down on overlapping administrative costs. The savings were fiinneled into orgmiiKing drives like the ones recently conducted in Monterey and San Pedro. �•' • - -.Sfe?V SaFAKRS LOG ifiit:',. 'f-"'' v., ; ^••./'..•••-.'Sfc" i |V>f ->i i'y&s From May 30 to July 3 William Bragg, Ray Garcia, Nancy Heyden, Alphonse Johnson, Frank Sison and Wally Lau plowed through books, worked on typewriters, computers and in the galley, lis­ tened and questioned experts in the fields of food science and man­ agement. The purpose of their en­ deavors—to berame top-of-the-line stewards in the union. A special course on Sea-Land's Steward Operations was taught by SIU member Jimmy Mann. Mann currently serves as l^-Land's port steward. As a Lundeberg school graduate, Mann worked in the steward department until attend­ ing ComeU University full-time. His college degree was made pos­ sible partly through a union schol­ arship. -lfc-;•v:;^{:,:•:::,:• • '. V. ." V . . it's a great feeling to come out top gun of our department. . • •• -V' •- •'.; f - ;W-'':":: i '"' i' The stewards covered every­ thing fi-om brush-ups on basic math and study skills to microbiology and nutrition practices. The Lun­ deberg school's steward recertification program is designed to meet the Rowing demands of a com­ petitive industry while preserving the quality of food served to crewmembers. Requisitioning procedures and menu planning exercises helped prepare the soon-to-be recertified stewards for greater responsibili­ ties. Attention was turned to''people skills" such as communication and leadership techniques. ' ij'' ' Pictured with Instructor Ed White (far right) are recertified stewards: (left to right) Nancy Heyden, Bill Bragg, Wally Lau, Alphonse Johnson, Frank Sison and Ray Garcia. Safety procedures in the galley were reviewed as well as fire fight­ ing, first aid and CPR. Union education courses at­ tended by the stewards focused on the mechanics of the SIU— from membership services to po­ litical action. Each Steward Speaks During the July Piney Point membership meeting, the six stewards graduated. William Bragg told those assembled, "I've been to the school six times and I've never been able to say thank you. Well today I'm finally saying it, thank you." Alphonse Johnson said he ap­ preciated those who tau^t the courses, "Thanks for the instruc­ tors, all one has to do is listen and take heed, they will bend over backwards to help you." The school's grounds were mentioned by Frank Sison, "We have great facilities here. All I can say is—use it and don't lose it." Ray Garcia noted, "It is a great feeling to come out top gun of our department," and Wally Lau re­ membered that "in the old days there was no one around to teach you, you had to steal knowledge, now we all have achance to learn." Directing her comments to new­ comers to the school, Nancy Heyden said, "I'd like to welcome you trainees and let you know your family just grew by thousands." SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, who chaired the meeting, summed up tlie feelings of all those in the audience and union members ev­ erywhere when he concluded, "God bless the stewards." In a special addition to the grad- Jim Mann accepts an honorary recertified steward certificate pre­ sented hy SIU President Michael Sacco. nation ceremony, SIU President Michael Sacco presented Jimmy Mann with an honorary steward recertification. Calling Mann "home grown," a member who "worked his way up to port stew­ ard of Sea-Land, but one of us who has never forgotten where he came from," Sacco handed him the award. Jim Mann thanked the union, the Lundeberg school and the union's scholarship program for helping him throughout his career. He said he looked forward to working with the Lundebeig school to make improvements which would make everybody's life at sea a little bit better. :.:^ ."y;••'! "' • .-• • '•• ' '*.•! .•I,;-'-. • — Alphonse Johnson (left) and Ray Garcia complete a computer assignment. ;4', ••-•;. KM: SIU President Michael Sacco and Awards h<rid a round table discussion on issues facing the union's membership. MM:: Stewards with SIU Washington Representative Frank Pecquex (center) in Washington, DC after meetings on the union's legislative program. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio meets with recertified stewards. « ' tjl Kk-. . V--" •' �'-•i "'I'..' '•?".' ..''• . v"''>'•-• i"' "r'-' t • - 5;' . '/ ' ii.'i-:?.. T', .'.'L'". .• .•:.•• • I *•-v• •- . • <•,«'.•:•»•„-.r'l" r •*•.. rt l': .i ••l'.".r'' V J* »- '^'• .-'.v.-,!:- • •• >• • ••.. •'. -• • •• • ''f,. ,'-: -.v. -if. • --C ,•!'/, :y4m tn utt ••''-••V"'^^'?"'.('. .r"i""' . r-' Holding signs (above) are (L-R) Aaron Chaney, Tanya Riffe and Adam Riffe. Their grandmother, Peggy Chaney, works in the maintenance department at SIU headquarters. Pictured in the center photograph Dion Wilson (striped shirt) and Parys Moss play a hit of tug-of-war with a pom-pom. With them are SIU employees Alicia Williams and Bill Moss. At the right, SIU Marshals help hand out the free lunches provided for the day. SIU Joins wHh AFl-CIO to Urge Noll logislation for Child Can . 'V;. '-.!i More than 5,000 members of AFL-CIO unions and their chil­ dren rallied on Capitol Hill June 21 to call for the passage of two important pieces of family-ori­ ented legislation. The Seafarers International Union played an important role in "Children's Day on the Hill." While some SIU members served as rally marshals, others brought their children and participated in the rally and lobbied their con­ gressmen. The need for quality child care is evidenced in surveys which show 60 percent of all children have working mothers, and by the year 2000,80 percent of women in their •J?' I. Seafareisj SUPPOP' Reagan Chaney and Adam Riffe share a sign during Children's Day. prime childbearing years (between 25 and 44) will be in the labor force. One family bill before Congress is known as the Act for Better Child Care (ABC). The legislation establishes minimal national standards for child care and ad­ dresses four areas: affordability, availability, quality and coordi­ nation. stadium, several miles from Cap­ itol Hill, 25 SIU marshals were in charge of organizing parking and food for the 87 large buses which had carried people in from the mid-Atlantic states. 60% of all children have working mothers. Also being considered by Con­ gress is legislation concerning family and medical leave. The pro­ posed bill mandates up to 10 weeks of unpaid parental leave for the birth, adoption or serious illness of a child. It also calls for up to 13 weeks of unpaid leave for an employee's own serious illness. Both bills are now before the Senate and House. At the rally site on the Capitol's west side, SIU members acted as marshals, directing the crowd to various rally points and maintain­ ing pathways for handicapped or wheelchair-bound participants. They also provided stage and me­ dia security. Seafarers worked behind the scenes too. At Robert F. Kennedy Marshals assigned to the bus parking lot include (left to right) Munassar Mohamed (Cook & Baker), Julius Henderson (Cook & Baker), Almus Allen (Trainee Bosn Class 441), Dana Zuls (Chief Steward), Gary Mizer (Chief Cook). Wearing the famous ''Lundeherg stetson," SIU members who worked as marshals for the AFL-CIO Children's Day on the Hill are pictured with one of the rally's junior participants. DOT Seeks a National Transportation Poliqf SIU staff members Don Mundell (hack) and Carta Tomaszewski (right) take a photo with Senator Barbara Mikulski. Also present were Mary Mundell (front, left), Ruth Mundell (hack, left) and Jan Tomaszewski. The Department of Transpor­ tation announced it is seeking comments on the formulation of a national policy encompassing all aspects of the transit industry. The maritime segment is one of the major areas which will be ad­ dressed by the national transpor­ tation policy, according to the DOT. The policy will cover all modes of transportation, their environ­ mental impact, human factors, costs, energy requirements and other areas. •• -C..K 'v �•» .•••_. ., i.x.vV'.'* :.^',,;t,.i . ,fvvr *••' v-v ,^. • - M: A .V. \ ^ '. "i- » 4,- If.-!.', r. V > ^ ;• v;..:'v;'W',•'' ^ •;•,•'•. •'- ••• ^ .,^,;•v -At^- ..:-V-^-v» •\- •'- '•(•••'-• • •• • ."•'•• '••••'•• • .-•-•.1.:' • -•; - •,• > ..:, V -1 •' -- •••;S...'\. ^ ,V':',- .v:,, V .•, i i>-. SaFMReRS 106 * ,; • I'll J'f 'I^V p.'I'S 5^'C>=¥<- r.: - - \'-' r.:i'^" • '• :i'--- \ " ^ J Hi;;: U.S. Unions Depfore China Crackdown AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland spoke for union members throughout the United States when he said, "The Umted States must support the struggle of the Chinese people to gain for themselves greater freedom and liberty." The AFL-CIO, a federation rep­ resenting international and na­ tional unions—^including the SIU— called for a series of tough moves directed toward the Chinese re­ gime. A swift and harsh response on the part of the American gov­ ernment would demonstrate the intolerance of the American peo­ ple for the brutal and bloody tac­ tics used to wipe out student and worker support for democracy, noted the American labor move­ ment leader. Kirkland's comments came at the end of June after the Chinese government's crackdown on prodemocracy demonstrations in Beijing's Tianamen Square the night of June 4. It was reported that hundreds of unarmed students and workers were killed as gov­ ernment tanks and soldiers rolled into the site which had hosted the public demonstrations for free­ dom. It has been reported that nearly all of the 30 or more executions have been workers. Both students and workers have been arrested, including leaders of an independ­ ent labor union that was formed during the exciting days of the demonstrations. The Chinese government "has horribly reaffirmed its belief that power comes out of the barrel of a gun," Kirkland said. "The mas­ sacre and executions of students and workers who demonstrated for democracy confirms the nature of communist dictatorship as es­ sentially tyrannical and immoral," he added. "That the regime should choose workers as its first victims of terror is not surprising," said the AFLCIO leader. Kirkland went on to note, "The communist ruling class, which claims to govern in the name of the workers, fears them most of all." Labor Calls for Tough Response Rather than accepting the Chinese government's warning to the United States not to interfere in its internal affairs, Kirkland said, "it is time for the American government to abandon its cau­ tious approach and to actively in­ terfere on behalf of those who suffer under that regime." He pointed out that the violation of human rights and workers rights covenants is a violation of inter­ national agreements. Citing President Bush's com­ mitment to toughen the American position if violence escalated in China, Kirkland said, "It is time for him to do so." The American labor federation president suggested the following actions be taken in addition to Bush's proposed call to stop in­ ternational loans: a recall of the U.S. ambassador, Chinese at­ tempts to gain membership in GATT negotiations should be blocked, science and technology sales to the country should be suspended, China should lose its most-favored nation trading sta­ tus. China's most-favored nation status means that U.S. tariffs on products imported from that coun­ try are generally 50 to 90 percent lower than they would be without the benefit of that status. China currently exports 6.9 billion dol­ lars worth of goods to the United States. Kirkland also noted that the AllChina Federation of Labor stands with the dictatorship and against the people. The All-China Feder­ ation of Labor is the communistcontrolled, state run trade union organization. The AFL-CIO has long contended that state domi­ nated and so-called unions in com­ munist countries are not free trade unions. No word of protest came from the All-China Federation of Labor when Chinese workers went be­ fore a government firing squad. The AFL-CIO president called it "a bankrupt and hollow organi­ zation, better suited for oppres­ sion and manipulation of workers than for their liberation." The AFL-CIO leader also noted that the shameful behavior of the All-China Federation of Labor "vindicates our contention that, like its counterparts in other com­ munist countries, it does not rep­ resent workers but serves as an instrument of the communist party and the government." 100 Legislators Agree: No Maritime in GATT More than 100 House members have signed a resolution that calls for exclusion of maritime services from the upcoming trade talks to amend the worldwide agreementknown as GATT. The Maritime Administration (MarAd) also ad­ vised against including maritime in a trade agreement. MarAd's Deputy Administrator William Creelman said his agency sees "maritime services as having a distinct and important national defense dimension, and it needs to be looked at differently than other service negotiations." Congressman Walter B. Jones (D-NC), who introduced the House resolution, also expressed con­ cern. "Hie fundamental reliance that our nation has on our mer­ chant marine for national security and defense places it beyond any multinational process of trade ne­ gotiations." The General Agreement on Tar­ iffs and Trade negotiations have been held on and off since 1948, but this is the first time that service industries, including maritime, have been put on the bargaining table. The SIU has warned Congress that if maritime services are in­ cluded in the final GATT agree­ ment, all promotional programs which have served to bolster the American-flag merchant marine might be at risk. f-l' fv Court Suspends Pn-Hin Test For Thirty Doys in SIU Smt The federal court withheld final ruling on the joint SIU and Trans­ portation Institute lawsuit charg­ ing that the government's drug testing regulations of maritime workers are illegal. Judge Thomas Hogan of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia heard oral arguments on June 21 from the SIU, TI and the government. The court urged and the Coast Court awaits rulings from other suits. Guard agreed to suspend imple­ mentation of the pre-employment drug testing requirements for at least another 30 days while the judge considers recent rulings on similar drug testing cases before the district court. By publishing a notice to this effect in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard advised the maritime community that implementation of mandatory pre-employment drug testing would not begin on June 21. The lawsuit filed by the SIU and the Transportation Institute, an organization representing U.S.-flag operators, charged that the gov­ ernment's drug testing program imposed on the maritime industry violated employees' constitution^ rights and forced private business to act as agents for the govern­ ment. Foreign-flag Ships Not Covered Furthermore, the suit stated, U.S.-flag operators would be forced to pay for a government-imposed program while their foreign-flag competition paid nothing. The lawsuit was filed in re­ sponse to the Department of Transportation and Coast Guard regulations mandating five types of drug testing for maritime work­ ers: pre-employment, periodic, random, probable cause and postaccident. The government set June 21 as the implementation date for pre-employment. The remaining four programs had starting dates in December of this year. The SIU expects the court to rule on mandatory pre-employ­ ment drug testing first because of the earlier implementation date. After ruling on pre-employment testing. Judge Hogan will t^e up the other four drug testing pro­ grams required by the DOT'S reg­ ulations. Gov't Services Members Will Train at SIU Lundeberg School SIU members sailing on Mili­ tary Sealift Command Pacific (MSCPAC) will now have the op­ portunity to upgrade their skills at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship, announced SIU Government Services Vice President Roy "Buck" Mercer. MSCPAC ^eed to a compre­ hensive training program for its civilian mariners ^ter three of the command's leaders inspected the Lundeberg school. MSCPAC Employment Direc­ tor Earl Bergman, MSCPAC Su­ pervisor Staffing/Class Specialist Jim Harvey and MSCPAC Civilian Personnel Officer A. J. Qatsha met with Buck Mercer and Ken Conk- Classes will be scheduled for the fall. lin, the Lundeberg school's com­ mander. The union and MSCPAC have agreed upon a comprehensive training program which will let the command's SIU crewmembers at­ tend courses in the deck, engine and steward departments. In ad­ dition, the school's sealift, lifeboat and CPR classes will be open to SIU Government Services Divi­ sion members. A schedule for training is cur­ rently being arranged, reports SIU Vice President Mercer. He antic­ ipates the Lundeberg school will be open to SIU members sailing on MSCPAC vessels in late Sep­ tember or early October of this year. Mencer Meeft wflfc MSC CMnmamfer In a meeting with the Military Sealift Command's chief. Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher, SIU Government Services Vice Presi­ dent Roy "Buck" Mercer re­ viewed the labor agreement in place between the union and MSCPAC covering unlicensed crewmem­ bers. Also in attendance was SIU Congressional and Government Relations Director Nick Marrone. Specifically, reports Mercer, the union presented evidence of the West Coast pay differential be­ tween seafarers in the private sec­ tor and those who are civilian mariners on government vessels. CMPI610 changes were also raised. The vice admiral expressed his concern with the situation and agreed to get to the bottom of the matter. SIU Vice President Mer­ cer said after the meeting that the integrity of the collective bargain­ ing agreement between MSCPAC and the union would now be up­ held. �rt'Ji Il wmmfm mm ':-7-?/^J^^'.. m/. ' -' ' rVvM:';'-/,•=> • T *\ JULY, 1989 Letters to the Editor Venture Crew Says Thanks to Stewards Westward Venture (TOTEM) crew and officers report that Steward Florencio Nieves (rear) and Chief Cook Veronika K. Cardenas (pic­ tured at right) have done an "ex­ ceptionally good job." In a letter to the LOG, Westward Venture seafarers noted the "unusually well-prepared meals" of Steward Nieves and Chief Cook Cardenas. Soviets Honor U.S. WWII Morrhant Marinor • -/L; ' fi'* 'vV;-i:. • kfj • • • • To the Editor: Sometime in March I received a phone call from the Soviet Em­ bassy saying that I had been con­ sidered for a WWII medal for merchant marine service. ... I couldn't talk good on the phone and I couldn't converse with the person from the embassy due to his heavy accent. It was decided that I would be sent the medal. When it arrived, I had to get my congressman to have the accom­ panying certificate translated. Anyway, it was a surprise after all these years since the war ended. I received my WWII VA certifi­ cate last year in August 1988. Well you may want to publish this in the LOG. I have a lot of SIU friends who may remember me. Wish we could have merged before President Drozak died. Otis L. Bouchie, Jr., Oneonta, AL Editor's Note: Brother Bouchie is a retired NMU member. Along with the medal described in his letter to the LOG, Brother Bouchie received a letter from Yuri V. Dubinin, Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ publics based in Washington, DC. The letter read: "Dear Mr. Bou­ chie: On behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, it is our pleasure to forward to you the commemorative medal, awarded to you as a participant of the U.S. convoys to the Soviet Union during the Second World War. We wish we could formally present it. to you at a ceremony in the Soviet Embassy. Our con­ gratulations and best wishes to you. Sincerely yours, Yuri V. Du­ binin." The LOG finds Brother Bouchie's experience very interesting. Are there any other seafaring peo­ ple who were on the Murmansk run who have had similar contact with the Soviets? Adviio to WWII Marinors; Koop Trying To the Editpr: ... I thought the following in­ formation would be of some help to our members with veteran sta­ tus. I have recently been awarded a veterans disability pension of $861 monthly. In addition, I received a retroactive payment of $10,000. I also received $862 social security disability award monthly. I miss sailing but I've found my snug harbor in southwest Florida. So my sailing now is but a very, very fond memory. SIU Full speed ahead. Ralph G. Wilson, North Fort Myers, FL Looking for Information on Liberty Ship Gable The veterans pension was based on the degree of disability, plus total monthly income and monthly medical expenses. For those of you who are dis­ abled, I encourage you to apply. You must document all expenses and income, plus have a letter from your doctor. In my situation they will allow for full-time home care. There are two types of disabil­ ity: service connected and nonservice connected. I received a non-service award. I was turned down twice, but I appealed each time until they ruled on my behalf. Summing it all up, documentation and perseverance are the, key. You have nothing to lose, so hang in there. Who knows? Perhaps there is a 45-year retro­ active payment waiting for you. Good Luck!!! At this time I wish to thank Mike Sacco and Ed Turner for theirassistance in many problems^ It is comforting to know that in spite of all the responsibility these brothers are faced with, they were never to busy to help. Daniel Palmerone, Concord, CA lAossago from Retired Member Ralph Wilson To the Editor: One of the nice things about being a former member of the SlU is the receipt each month of the Seafarers LOG. I joined the SIU from the port of Baltimore in 1%3. My first ship, the SS Steel Maker, had an ordi­ nary seaman who I became friends with. He is now Vice President Atlantic Coast, I am speaking of Jack Caffey. I enjoy my nionthly LOG. It keeps me up to date on important issues confronting the maritime industry. It saddens me when I see former shipmates who have taken their Final Departure. My sadness turns to gladness when I see shipmates who have retired from the SIU after getting their required sea time to retire. One such shipmate is noted on page 18 of the June 1989 LOG. I speak of Brother Jan Kachel who I sailed with on the SS Steel De­ signer. . . Many changes for the better have taken place in the SIU. I'm glad that... I perhaps assisted in a small way to help make the SIU what it is today. To the Editor: I read the story about the Lib­ erty Ship very carefully. You see, my father—William L. Gable— was lost at sea May 25, 1942. He was the chief engineer on the Carvelle. The Germans blew it out of the water in the Gulf of Mexico. In May 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, there was a ship that was put to sea with my father's name on it. After all these years is there any way you can find out what happened to the Liberty Ship Ga­ ble? Thank you for your time. George R. Gable, Glen Burnie, MD Editor's Note: Anyone with infor­ mation regarding the Liberty Ship Gable can send it directly to (Jeorge R. Gable at 18 Chester Circle, Glen Bumie, MD 21061. Liberty Ship Artiste Stirs Memories for WW II Seaman To the Editor: I just received a copy of the Seafarers LOG (May, 1989) from a friend of mine who read my name in the piece "A War Time Hero Comes Home to Baltimore." Sev­ eral questions and some dope on myself. First, how do I get on the mail­ ing list for the LOG? The LOG is a newsy paper and I enjoyed read­ ing it all. It's true that I started as a sea- man in 1936, but was not a member of the MFOW until the war years and later, in 1944,1 went to work for the Army Transportation Corps Water Division as a chief engineer, diesel. I was assigned all tugs, five in all. . . In 1946, having promised the wife to get a shore job, as by then we had two children, I went to work at Bethlehem Steel Corp. at Sparrows Point, MD. I was a member of the AFL-CIO, Local 2609 for 30 years and retired in 1976. I am willing to answer any and all questions about my service from 1936 to 1946. Lester Gatton, Baltimore, MD Editor's Note: Local 2609 is an affiliate of the United Steelworkers of America. , ,;,-7 . mm l,.' K'-• mm • •V Welfare Plan Came Tbroagb To flie Editor: My wife and I want to take this time to thank the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan for helping us out in our time of need. I am referring to the hospital and doctor bills for my wife Adella, and also for myself because I was in the hospital the latter part of January. Again, we want to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for helping us. Gordon Sandberg, Frankfort, MI Editor's Note: This letter was orig­ inally sent to the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. The SWP forwarded it to the LOG. The Seafarers LOG welcomes Letters to the Editor from aU union members, their families and pen­ sioners. On occasion, due to space limitations, it may not be possible to run a letter in its entirety. Anon­ ymous letters will not be published. Froderiik Hickman Sbaros CerfiHcate of Service To the Editor: I am enclosing this certificate of service. I thought you might want to run it in the LOG so some of the seafarers could see it. So far I have not seen one in the LOG. 17^'4.'J,/ j This is a photo copy. I am a retired member. Frederick Charles Hickman Jr., Lufkin, TX • ' •' 'I'''-' �••• • miM' -. i'-'it^/" V^S; :;i-^/ '.v-'.-v.;- (iii i#.. -viW sssf • W ,<v: .,t-" /•i'^'.f--."-'- -•' :-yyy y.i.'yp.y:yyyy .' ''VPV"! y ^- |pr-p'j;y-y:yy ' r-, „,'^Pv-yy ife«,y-;yyyyy:-sy.yyy . 1-1 •"' ^ ' j •'•''• yyy''y''>'y'i'^«y'yyyyyyyr'yyyi'-^«V'-"-vPyiPi4^iy V'y.-p'\^;y5^yjy •^•'•••.r/vP->-W-'-:. ^-yi-AiPyy p ;vV&yv:.p-P'-^Pf.-5L/^ ..••'P.-y / '• 'V^ '- -A p *-P- •p/'V:.' y- :-V?,A>-"> AAsW "fiSA •.'vV^;>'y;PA:'-t\.'/pA------V'-'''^^ '•'. yPV-y : •,': • iiipweipfeyyy .• \.>.'>V_;;;'•'*'.y.''./ '.?.V- iy"',! " AROUND THE PORTS JadisoMilk lU Hel|b StudMb^ 1^ fxcetiHond Center A'''V:;Ar ...'yvi."-. , •> yy;':-*3^.:yy::yyp\^y\y-"y* A''VAAyP-'i n.^-'-X-i'y.; - •- • •"• ' •J- z'-- When the Retired Seamen at Mobile wanted to hold a fish fiy, they tiiiniM tothe SIU. As a result, the Mobile SIU hall hosted a gettogether of the retireegroup whose membership is made up of pensionersfromali the maritime unions. SIU Patrolmen Jeff Lifoby reports the fish fry had an excelient turn­ out and, of course, great food, ' • C«!» «i.l(V,! :lsf\ •PS ' ms' ore Wekoned (A 911 HiA ssyy •:i>«} •• • y.'.,, Mobile m m VA l?l •', y'yi rf'; v^'Vyy y;y^yiyy^yy y'^y \..< *.A.:\':V\. .VAA A ^ VAV-^ • r-psfes«l Hew Oiieens s,'rf'. •.;••• .:„ •-, Jz' 'zSrK^i04i^i-^'- 'X:••<•; "Brothcrhood of the Sea'* cake. •U'^~:A 'A X'.0j ••Hm VI yAi^iNa 'Cyttiepn ibersy'are Ridley (center iuid AB John Wteodbury (ri^fK I, r^;. JsifkiS. .3ilhiiore EhtcefMthMiai Studen^^ ^posabte by a smaU ddiiidMm I' f Biitmore Elementary School students personally thanked the SIU for helping to raise the funds necessmy to take 11 sixth-graders on a camping trip. Although the children may have had so-called physical handicaps, they did what all sixth-graders do when sur­ rounded by nature—they listened to their favorite pop tunes. •. ;;i ''z-'-:,'-jtz M'i&Az , '"'• i't' VVr:^'?Jr iThe group of 11 also fished, led hot dogs and hambui^ers, I to recogni2£ different kiiids pine trees .and spent the night cabins. ^^e SIU raised a small contrilUon to help cover the costs I outing. The donation was very students on camping trip made the SlU's much ayppreciated. In a tetter to Siy Headquarters ReiH^esentative George Ripoll, the students wrote: "We wish to thank you so very much for providi^ funds for our recent canqmig trip to Northside Recreation Conq>tex for the Han^oqqtedy We were able to explcTO the woods along the bdsndwstlk with the forest ranger and were able to fish on the wheelchair accessiUe pier. We eifioyed cooking our own meal outside over the campfiie .. ." Tlic students concluded, "For many <ff us it was the first time we eiqjeiienced siei^^ fiwn hc^ oip h,w^ fun. Thank you agam," y*AW -—•—--^t canipai^ lui^^ Afl^O's iMMBhig and Cknistnicliim Tr»i» D^part^^ IFkeddte Cte^h? lie^ fGWT Dan CaaqpiN^ ^V are Bosan •une. ^ .• Mi gah^ JUgmm ' Ji •' - '' ' Tug Hannah Crew Hew Yoik .-y ^ M HJ Pictured left to r|g^ are Dedk^^ Ecairit Lancaster, Cook Kenneth flipl^iweiVABAJeia^^ Frieirsfhi. The crew of ilNS togGaie B wan docked in Ekeavoat, LA. Crewiiiiiiid^^ ^Id'oonsidnrftte'cnnArM ' < SIU Port AgpntKirmett Maiqgiriuai and UFW Presid«t Cesar Chavez. Pfctnred ddduvise dre: Jtai BraiBcy amd hlo^r Bomurd Ovetslre^ £%n^ Avcty; Jhtek AHen, RiMid and BID Hnnier; Rkted McCaD, Jack Kennedy, Richard Bushy and Tony /'Bognait. -- 5m Fnndsie Gosch Wdl Be Missed Great Urins Scafiuvn nian tng hoafs ns wcH ns finei^Mm. Ahdvie Is the SIU crew on liw hl% Hannah HH^S Tran^oil^ Shu^ are QMED Abin Kiin^ pmveyennan IVacy NeM, CM DtavM iiiwkliaiid IlMTid PeddiMid Todd Carr. Sittn^ are Conv^^ ertian John Kh^ OdlH^a^^^ Pierre Hen. SIU Headquarters Representative George RlpoB «pd BatniMe Encqptional Stoc^t Ctenter representatives Jane Risi( 0eft> and SUiley ThiMnas. h Cook John Gilbert Gasch, a loi^tiine fix­ ture at the San Francisco hall's ccmnter, has retired after 47 years as a merchant niaiiner, purser and union representative. Gasch, who resides in Red­ wood, CA, said wanted to thank an of the peoffie who had helped htm and given him suppoit. He said, "It was great to woik" with SHJ members, offii^rs aiid staff. SIU Vice President Geoi]^ McCartney said Gasch wiU be stnely missed, "He's a great guy and aD of us in San Franciscomembers and officials alike—wlU miss hint,'' McCartiiey said. ;Bob?Lo Lines Fit-Out Picket Line Sfdidarity Red Cnie SHI BoMlneH Vole for A New Confract A hew coiitiect is in jdbne finr SIU boatmen tm Red Cii^Train^ port year labor agiecaneid, covcriiig wa^, hours aiid worloiig ccmditions, was lafified by the ihemberslup in late Jiine. Ibe ccmtract runs from July 1, 1989 thiough June 30, 1992. Ibe labor pgieeneifi between the uoitm and Red Circle lYanspoit Cb. aUows aU SIU boatmenl to upgrade their skills through attendmce at the Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanships^ The New Orleans-based Red Circle Transpcnt Co. operates six {Hcces ofequipment—three baiges and tlnee tugs—in the Gulf of Mexico. ' -V- WUmrngtee SIU Membws on Eastern Pidtet Line ^ members participihing in the UFW march aiid rhRy are: (left to right) Hugh Woods, Gcsry McEwen, Jack Sheeinm, Charlie Wnihuns, (firmit row) Tom Vapye, Davki Manzanet and l^cftyn IkotL yXizz'X-: [• '. i- •-••-) •', • • Jnining the Carpc»ters and P^perworkers unions on an infonnational ^cfc^ line directed against B E & K, a mmm-hastuig contractm-, are 1 1,,. SIU mcsnhws: (beginning third from Mt) PainAnan Anthony Mcf^y, t •' -i'Cofdt Rk^ard WtNrobey, AB Kaare O'Hara, OMU Jaime Hernandez ''"X ' ' • fltrf Patrofanan James Koe^. &i. • &zt0'.r pv Deddmids Chc^ Stamper (left) and Bfidieile McGoni^ hoist a sheet (ff plywood during the season's fit-oot of Boh-Lo passenger fienries. The Bob-Lo forics sail between Detroit amd B«d»-Lo Idand, a sammcr hotspot for reddoits of the IMtetm-C^. United Faimworkers leader Cesar Chavezled the recently held march and rally to kick off this year's UFW offensive against what the union considers the poisonCalifornia-tabte-grape. Cblled "Solidarity Saturday," the event brou^t together hundreds of New York and New Jersey trade unionists who joined with the farmworker's union. The educational effort launched every year by the UFW cmncides with the Cbfifornia grape harvest. The UFW hopes to educate hundreds of thmisands of ccmsumers throoghout the United States on the dangers of eating CalifoHFuia grapes that have been contaminated by harmful chemi­ cals from pesticides and other sub­ stances used by growo^. RctiringSIU wdfiwerepresoitative Glbcrt Gasdi and Vincent Good, tite new wdGurc representative, at In a rimw of st^darity with strikmg Eastern madiraitis, ^iots and flight attendants, the fadmr movcmcrt called a Jnne 17 rally whidi was heM at the busy Los Aagdes airport. The SIU provided a big cmtli^nt. Pictured are smne of the SIU members who partid|MRed: (left to r^t) QMraJ Jesse Manaid, Port Agent Don Anderson, Crowley Deckiumd Todd Wibon, DEU Larry Hoibert, AB Eddy (*'O.B.") O'Brien, Crowley Tankerman Dennis MrKendaB, AB Charles Krauser, SA Angel HernaiMlcz, AB Mike O'Hanisian. OS John Flenw and AB • f • -' • .• .• • ••'•'..I: �•'•.••7 T^\•',. _ 7 . Ij ^.••'\ ••...7'-'' ••7: .•; ./V ^' ,; ^. ,v' ,>\ .. ."•' 7, ,• •J..,;kv/,.'- ••.y.- ' '/ SEAfMffSlOG ,, •.;.77.t7rU|7-'vk-.;'''';i'7, "i ' it' . -'- . '•• .->:.7-^'' ••»'•••. ' ??i v-' ''' if-' " f• •: 1 ..'o" •: -'• "•K. • •-< jl. le'•,;.i7iPli isaSi'^KlkMAN endorsements result from the school's two week pllvOiirse 0n Mquid cargo transportation. The course covers diesel engine ?:'riif.^-^ , / operation and repair, handling of fuels, asphalt and other dangerous •Miai cargoes. Safety prOcediires are stressed. Graduates are trained in all aspects of loading, transferring and unloading cargo hy tank barges. Before taking the class, individuals desiring a tankerman's endorse-^ ment, provide the Lundeberg School with documentatioh supporting their ability to handle the various types of fuels. Gourse graduates pictured are: (left to right) (back rOw) lnstrUGtof Jim Shaffer, Polphih Moores, George Tricker, Robert ("Panama Bob") Adams, Mike . .;l''7^'^''7:-;'"'!SVv'. Bullen: Charles Werner, Michael Mat, (front row) Tim Smith, Frank • • .,-. .4'V-'I'll:-:' ("Philly Flash") Sessa, Moises Huertas and Raul Inglesias. S3 ^-' • 'V: CCMTAINERS ADVANCED MAINTENiiNCE covers all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance and repair. Participants learn a systematic approach to troubleshooting as well as advanced maintenance procedures. The OOurse is designed toallow graduates to assume duties of a maintenance electrician onboard container ships carrying refrigerated containers. Pictured with Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (left) are Al Matos (second from left), Chris Beaton, John Day and Tony Mohammed. 4 ^ •i-liii *p- •. • ••;.- .V •.,r»h7v"s| ^7 '.''iill'V-iSI ^7 7' WiSM: 7-/1 • :Wri"^5 14.: W. •ry^l ^4^ J KLliilJ1KCP-fl I l.fKAUl.tlV>a g»nave aiuuivu HIV P- iiieip.v.,, ' '- ^ 7• f 4'' ! , 'V ' 4:::7:li§\-7V • V -§44: W«« V of electrical control of hydraulic systems. These includecargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlass, ship steering and other shipboard systems. The first weeks of the course are spent on the electrohydraulic deck crane (Hagglund 16 through 50 cranes) and the electrical relay sequenced hydraulit operation. Basic hydraulic-systems, com­ ponents and their functions are reviewed- Individuals in the electrohydraulic systems class miist have a QMED rating and have completed the Lundeberg School's Marine Electrical Maintenance Course and Introduction to Hydraulics. Completing the six-week course were C^MED's (left to right) Ken Browning, Danny Johnson, W. O. Barrineau and Rudy Salvaggio. Not pictured is graduate Joe McGee. jj-i' • ••••'-• - • fj,.".-.":':' '.• • .' t-c'' 't*:4Vv .-•j'. 7-'/' ABLE SEAMEN courses ^ taupt af Lundeberg school for three different AB levels—special/12 months, limited/18 months and unlimited/36 months. In top picture, graduating AB students are: (left to right) (back row) Rick Carpenter, Tom McKinnon, Jeff Lahanle, John McNamara, Ray Kurczewski, Armando Alvarez, Larry Phillips, (second row) Kenneth Bethea, Charles CoUins III, Charles Touzet Jr., Daniel Hecher, Dannie Truss, Delroy Brown, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (front row) Marcias Lawrence, John Parker III and Miguel Monge. Pictured in bottom photo are: (left to right) (fourth row) Ken Lusk, Stephen J. Martin, Len Wilcox, Howard Gibson, Kelly A. Wood, JakeTroutwine, Ed Aldrete, Kevin Starkey, (third row) Horace Cooper Jr., Frank Sessa, B. Santana, Sean Ryan, Anna Buyvid, Ken Landry, Wes Bertrand, Ronald Corgey, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (second'row) Robert Zepeda, Bobby Branham, Ron Huyett, Mustari Lalong, Michael S. Gomes, Eric Selberg, Tony Cheesebrew, Mark Hoffman, (first row) Curtis Sm^, David Bailey and Steve Hansford. 4 4. WELDING consists Of classroom and on-the-job instruction in electrical arc welding and cutting as well as oxy-acetylene brazing, cutting and welding. Certificates of completion of the course were awarded to: (left to right) Sam Minor, Bruce Smith, Al Lautermilch, Amir Kasim, Tom Doran. Also pictured is Instructor Bill Foley (right). 4 V-:' r— �OTi»a '•> . .L% .1 ' ",4> •'•.tf^(--p r '''- -.'cc^v' "' .•y-.-.} I'-.v^. •' ' <7:. A, ii- -ic '. • f •: .... •:--^vCV''',''^A,''-1 v'''-'-'--' J •-"s .'•. J.v':7K.7-?' ••••-' '•I'• • • •, r. 7 V r >.-r- . : •:.'^r • • . 7-j ., •,; ., .••7 ••7-;-vr.V.i<;'t».4'''J:;-v-v -y '••••.> -, •> ^•i-, •••, y ^ 7''V,y;7" - 'i :• i vvi •^/.••- -v .• •.••:•.•-•-, v i-:,rr .i, ..'v.i'x .'i-, •'' '.'• • -. - v..1--^ V t-'--.-.-v^ ? . •-• •'••r^^-fv , ••'.•f. ;*y •••:.•:•.•.. .7^^; J',7 i.'>.7^'"' " " •• '"' "" ' "" fmim. ••-, -'J'-', • • -r-x, •: ' i'A \ „ 'ri' yy'' 15 MY, 1989 General Cossidy Announces Retirement for October 1 General Duane H. commander-in-chief of tary's transportation command, announced Cassidy, the mili­ logistics before a General Cassidy Senate subcommittee panel his re­ tirement effective October 1. When asked by Mississippi Sen­ ator Trent Lott what he would do to help address the issue of the nation's declining merchant ma­ rine, the general said, "I may retire from the Air Force and take this uniform off, but I am so com­ mitted to this issue, I do not care if 1 am picking apples in an apple orchard, I am going to be saying things about this issue and I will be glad to serve anywhere I can." During his tenure as commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command, the Air Force general had displayed a keen understand­ ing of the U.S. merchant marine's contribution to our nation's sealift capability, said SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco. The general began his military career in the Air Force. He be­ came commander in chief of TRANSCOM in 1986. TRANSCOM is the Department of De­ fense agency responsible for co­ ordinating land, air and sea trans­ portation of American military personnel and supplies in the event of a national emergency or war. Three Oil SpUls in June Tnvoive ForeignFlag Vessels in Delaware, R.I. and Texas In less than 12 hours on June 24 and 25, three separate large oil spills sent more than 1.5 million gallons of crude oil across a Rhode Island bay, a Delaware beach and a Texas river. The spUls in Delaware and Rhode Island involved foreignflag tank^^ ers. In Texas a Panamanian cargo ship collided with a non-union tug and barge. The chain of accidents began in Narragansett Bay, RI, Friday June 24 at 4:40 pm. A Greek-flag tanker, the World Prodigy, struck a reef and more than 400,000 gallons of oil spewed from the tanker into the bay near the town of Newport. Not quite two hours later in the Houston shipping channel, a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag collided with an oil-laden barge near La Porte. The resulting spill put about a quarter of a million gallons of crude oil in the Galves­ ton Bay. Finally, around 4:00 am Satur­ day, the Uruguayan-flag tanker Presidente Rivera reportedly went out of a shipping lane in the Del­ aware River and struck a rock. More than 800,0(X) gallons of fuel oil spilled into the river. Cbsses 438 mi 439 Join Union Raaks Aflw GndmHm itime industry with basic seaman­ ship skills and knowledge are two trainee graduating groups—class 438 and class 439. As part of the continuous program of the union to prepare young people for sea­ going careers, classes 438 and 439 are the most recent graduating groups. The Coast Guard is investigat­ ing the cause of all three accidents. Ir: 'i I ''Wf-• '' it '" ^^7 Demonstrating the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship commitment to provide young people coming into the mar­ V-Vt;- Name Chaise for ASC Bulk Carrier This SlU-manned Great Lakes vessel has been known as the M/V Roger M. Keyes. The 680-foot self unloader was rechiistened the Adam E. Cornelius last month. Owned hy American Steamship Company (ASC), the vessel has an unloading rate of 6,(MM) gross tons per hour and is powered by twin diesds generating 7,000 horsepower. The vessel's new name links it to the Cornelius family whose members have played an instrumental role in the building American Steamship. Pictured above are members of trainee class 438 after completing lifeboat training. From left to right are: (back row) Tilbert Lettsome, Phil Donahue, Brian Dailey, Donnie Isbell, Mark Francois, Berry Burgett, Anthony Crockett, (second row) Lisa Allard, Shawn Bumcheck, Leon Delacroix, Charles Earl Bibbs III, Gino Sean Whitehead, Johnny Overman III, Instmctor Jim Moore, (front row) Martin Josephson Jr., Genevieve Morris, Raphael Burchfield, Maribel Cmz and Robert Baptiste. Lifeboat Graduates • - .i- IhM-a". ; , LIFEBOAT exercises take place outdoors for three hours a day. Rowing, coxswain training and davit operations are conducted. In photo are Oeft to right) Ali Mugalli, Bonnie Johnson, Jim Wilson, Yahya Ghaleb who completed the course. Instructor Jim Moore is on the far right. •• • ./ •, w 7T-' ^ .. ••7,, Trainees class 439 includes: (alpha order) Alton Berrian, Joseph CuUison, Lyle Davis, Michael Dykema, Daryl Pbwkes, Joe Garcia, Devin Hall, John Huyett, Juan Melendez Jr., John Mendez, Frederick Miller, Victor Mull, Lyle McCorison, James Reed, Christine Shoening, Robert Scott, Corinthis Thomas, Arthur Wadsworth, Roy West and Thomas Williamson. •v • -If. �" FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. r.i- TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds sh^l equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. % y 'I I;-: SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected excluriveiy by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeab Board by certified mall, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publish­ ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. - - - - f-' • CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, br threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels th'at he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Saccoat Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity' in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. LEGAL Am yH- HELP SPAD HELP YOU~ eutribule Today The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for legd assistance. W: J?' ••v'•''!•> I 'iAkbama John Falkenberry 300 N. 2Ist St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)322-1100 Simon, Wood & Crane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mpbile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles. OA 90036 (213)834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 Sao Francisco, CA 94104 (415)981^1400 1 iM' •; •i RwrWh Frank Hamilton lil Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 New York Louisiaiia Howard Schulman Louis Robein 485 Madison Ave. Gardner, Robein New York, NY 10022 Urann 2540 Severn Ave. (212) 421-0017 Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-9994 | Fennsylvanfa' ^ Kirschner, Wafteire & Kristi Post WUlig Canal Place One 1608 Walnut St. Suite 2300 10th floor New Orleans, LA 70130 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (504) 524-6207 (215) 893-9000 (504) 524-6208 MarybmA ,0| Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Ei^lman & Bel^ad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 Mastwdhisetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 lUinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618)254-1127 (800)851-5523 toll-free" , Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 532-1220 Christopher l^gghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman^ • Sigmond, Borisb A s i Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Phi^elphia, PA 19102 (215)m0101 Marvin I^terson Archer & Ri^dner 2050 America Tower 2929 ADen Parkway Houston, TX 77019 (713) 523-4455 SEAFARlltS LOG A >,* r Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid lOI Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 (206)285-3610 1, ' t;.': < \ ' v-'"' The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—^located in Piney Point, MD—has set aside rooms for SIU members and their families who wish to spend their vacation in scenic and historic St. Mary's County. The costs for room and board have been kept to a minimum, in order to provide union members with access to top notch vacation facilities without straining a family budget. A vaca­ tion stay is limited to two weeks. To apply, send the following application to the union's school. Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS Member Spouse Children $8.50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. 1 SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER i^ii^iiiia I ^ LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS FOR SUMMER VACATIONS ROOM RATES: - C^ f RfiSMVBAwa MInnMfiM I I ! Name: S.S.# Book# Address: I Telephone # j Number in Party . Date of Arrival: 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice Stay is limited to 2 weeks Date of Departure I Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center; Piney Point, MD I 20674; or caU 301-994-0010 I I I I I i �•i •• ^ i-..-: •.•••• ;,-:. :. •; -'•••-^ .i '.. i - - < s; » ;•>• « >. .tv-;-'- • •• •••' :. ":. .yi ; '/ ' "'ft ;V ' J JUIY, 1989 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED AU Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip RdM Mmhi^ ilhetiags Ih^t 5M/ loftss, fflbntf ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT itocyP^iiit Mcpday, Augu^^y ; j: -:::New,York, ' -.•Vr- , Wednesday, August 8 i PhUaddpUa Wednesday, August 9 Baltimore Thursday, August 10 Norfdk Thursdhy^ August 10 Jacfcsmivilie Thursday, August 10 Algonac Friday, August 11 IV* / ... J ' Hottstoii Monday, August 14 _ v i ; 5. . Totals 181 Port New Yori Philadelphia Baltiinoi:§ ^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonvilte San Francisco Wihmi^OT Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu •Houston St. Louis Piney Point^" Totals Port 65 131 53 33 40 STEWARD DEPARTMENT • • ''/r. :P: ^ . •"•"Tr'' rsmmtkm JihSOmm, Personals lAlfked A. Bliksaur ipFred A. Bliks con­ tact Barbara Cofifih at (206) 6437780 ^hhn Wright Pl^ise get in touch with Viviah as soon as possible. (813) 736-1354 Augustas Bell Corky Silettio Robert D. Holich ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philatieip^ Baltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans llacksonvillei 5p San Franciscb; Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ••••: •• ••.'.J- Ms. Ardis (A.B.) Bell would like to get in touch with the above nmned people. They may call her collect at (415) 822-2168 or write her at 1119 Palou Ave., San Fran­ cisco, GA 94124 Ronald (Re^e) Smith Please get in touch with your old Mend, Michael Alexanifer. You can write him at 161-29 Jewel Ave., Apt. 4J, Flushing, N.Y. 11365; or call (718) 380-7285. St. Louis I Piney Point Totals 283 337 551 185 1,010 399 349 326 343 713 Totals All Departanents Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of June was up from the month of May. A total of 1,356 johs were shipped on SlUrontrarted deep sea vesseb. Of the 1,356 johs shipped, 551 johs or ahout 41 percent were taken hy *'A" seniority members. The rest were filled hy "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 185 trip relief johs were shipped. Since the trip relief program hegan on April 1,1982, a total of 10,262 johs have heen shipped. J New Orleaiis Tuesday, August 15 • Mobile Wednesday, Ai^ust 16 J l San Franciscd Thursday, August 17 IMImington ihfonday, August 21 Seattle Friday, August 25 .: San Juan Thursday, August 10 St. Louis Friday, August 18 _ Honolulu ; , - Friday, August 18 Duluth Wednesday, August 16 Jersey City ^ Wednesday, August 23 New Bedford ' Tuesday, August 22 Send'Ml l» 'i -- 'vV-; <; • - ' -fT: 'fms �SEAFARIRS lOG 18 Seafmis lalemaHoaal Union Dindorf Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac « St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 d 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 %0: 0 0 2 26 0 0 3 -••-d ^ to:. 0 15 0 57 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ' San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis-.C; Piney Point - • Totals O < ft' ft ft 43 ' - 6 45 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 J -. "vC" 0 0 0 16 • l-Q 20 ,7.7d0 •-.7::V70^7 0 d 77777877:?;d^ ,0 :':.87:7-707: 0 77:-i;o:0 i 0 0 0 0 0 0 d ' 0 0 1 0 0 1 • -• 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 :'77.d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ^ •'"Mm-'6: -.•.^"T:7 W:0 : :7 0 0 •77.7::;:7077 '''7|d::'v;7''.:;:'07 0 0 I 7 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 '71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ^:'''^-:d7-.v.av :7O::7:-.:7 £:7(L7| 77^-:-:d^'7-::.-.:7-0:'7777- 0 7 : .7ft;7;;7^:77t^.:77:: 0 - 5 2 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1. it!i 0 • 0 •:07!7:7!7 0 0 ;;:i;-7::77! 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ':12:777X 7k o;7. 22 !-.d:7|777 0 0 0 3 39 19 €'d:-;; STEWARD DEPARTMENT !7d77! V- d.'/-7-;7:77-: 0 0 ' d 0 0 0 ^ '0 • 7.7;:7>7 7:770' 0 0 0 0 0 •'.tos-t't 7707:7 0 , 0 0 0 0 0 • 0 ,3 0 10 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ;x8:}70-; :-7.7T,;"-;-77:87;7:.-0::-:k77;^:ld7--77.. •7371 0 • 2 0 0 ^7..-- -0 ; .-:7;-7k.>7:rv.Q:;77;';'77 0 0 0 " . 0 770!!.-^-:': 4 . 1 0 0 37: f-V'tt:7-f70, • 7 b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 '1 • 77;7;.6:77,77-6'-77:-; • 7011 0 0 2 :.'77 07" ^ 11 ^ 4 ' ;;.::xx:L,x8t;8700 0 0 . 0 0 77„d'i' 0 0 3 7 a; 0 • 0 0 0 :d^7;;:#-3 0 7 9 17 0 4 6 8 3 ID Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals , '-V Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1989 Port Algonac L—Lakes •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 Port . Algonac d. Port Algonac 0 • NP—Non Priority 0 19 10 3 16 TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP 5 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 54 18 0 8 3 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 6 0 9 4 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 7 4 0 2 2 23 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 16 50 Totals All Departments 0 48 34 0 83 28 0 35 59 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. •.'7 ^ . 50 Union St. 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 87 25 47 56 7 50 179 69 96 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Port Algonac Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas GItdewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. mM c Algonac, Ml 48001 V-v.^ (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 > i;• DULUTH , , 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 v'- < ' HONOLULU M': ® 636 Cooke St. ' • -i ' Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 %HOUSTON ' " : 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE ' i- n .3315 Liberty St. 17; ^ Jacksonville, FL iSS iSl-:; • (904) 353-0987 '• .Vv'. JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy; Mobile, AL 36605 ".•>7.''' (205) 478-0916 •-.iNEW BEDFORD <v New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK . 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 C;,n 7 PHILADELPHIA . 2604 S. 4 St. ' 'k Philadelphia, PA 19148 ,, V (215) 336-3818 .777^.. mi PINEY POINT 7 St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 7 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE 7a t 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE --i 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 - -!r V ' r pi • v;' (206) 441-1960 f •SSiiil ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4874 •" A-" �. "._. -'- ' ' -t'.C-^-^r •-:^' • .'-I-*•;:,i-i' 1 • r.f-~ ..iini?-fl-'".' JULY, 1989 Shargabian Given Big Send-Off Party After 46 years at sea. Chief Cook Simon G. Shargabian is heading ashore. Brother Shargabian's erewmates on his last ship, the Gus M. Darnell, threw a retirement party while the ship was near . Greece. All hands chipped in for a "very nice watch," re­ ports AB Jim Elbe, which was presented at the retire­ ment celebration. Brother Shargabian joined the SIU in 1963, after spend­ ing 20 years in the U.S. Navy. The chief cook was bom and raised in Boston and will re­ tire to Clearwater, PL. The soon-to-be SIU pensioner told shipmates he plans to fish and entertain family and friends. BENNIE J. LANDRY Bennie J. Landry, 57, sailed with Sabine Towing. A resident of Nederland, TX, the deckhand joined the union in 1963. Chief Cook Simon Shargabian (fourth from the right) is Joined by shipmates at a party thrown in celebration of his upcoming retirement. With Brother Shargabian are (left to right) QMED Rich Novick, Steward Charlie Scott, Chief Mate Bill Showers, Bosun Tom Banks, AB Jim Elbe, Pumpman Pete Hardy, Messman Tom Route, DEU Mark Pinkham, QMED Aiie Assahn, Captain Morway and Second Mate C. Brown. FREDDIE NELLOMS Ereddie Nelloms, 63, began his boatman's career m 1951. Currently residing in Pensacola, EL, Brother Nellows retired as chief engineer. He sailed for 30 years with the SlUcontracted company Dixie Carriers, in coastal waters, the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Brother Nelloms began his inland shipping career in 1951. DOMINIC PIAZZA Dominic Piazza, 61, sailed with Radcliff Materials (Dravo Basic) until 1977. Brother Piazza began his inland career in 1965. He served as mechanic and crane operator. Pensioner Piazza makes his home in Houma, LA. Other SIU men whose re­ tirement was announced are: Deep Sea JOSEPH MUCIA Joseph Mucia, 63, first started sailing with the SIU in 1946. He sailed as bosun/mate and most recently was employed with Sea-Land Manpower. Brother Mucia makes his home in Jackson, NJ. .EONARD I. NIXON Leonard I. Nixon, 62, joined the SIU in 1952. Bom in Somerville, TX, Brother Nixon most recently sailed aboard the Overseas Marilyn (Maritime Overseas Corp.). His pension became effective June 1989. Seafarer Nixon resides in League City, TX. Inland JEROME ABRAMOWITZ Jerome Abramowitz, 62, of Paterson, NJ retired as a deckhand. He worked aboard railroad vessels in the port of New York. As an SIU inland members he served on -.•-'•-..-r- '--ii 19 on Allied Towing and Gulf Atlantic vessels. Brother Shargabian (left) and Steward Charlie Scott grill steaks for the party. •«„ Epjoying Chief Cook Shargahian's steaks are (seated, left to right) Mark Pinkham, Pete Hardy, Bill Showers and (standing) Tom Route. vessels of the following companies: Conrail, Penn Central and Erie Lackawana. DUDLEY BONVILLAIN Dudley Bonvillain, 62, of Lockport, LA worked last aboard the Dixie Triumph in 1988. Brother Bonvillain joined the SIU's Marine Allied Workers Division, SIU in 1945. In 1957 Brother Bonvillain joined the Inland Boatmen's Union. He retired as a deckhand. THOMAS BRADDY Thomas Braddy, 65, last sailed in 1984 for Interstate Oil. He began his boatman's career on a tug for Gulf Atlantic in 1956, and joined the union in I960. Brother Braddy was senior tug captain of the Schuykill and the Pathfinder and captain of the Maritrans Transporter. Brother Braddy resides in Elizabeth City, NC. GEORGE FERRARA George Eerrara, 62, of North Bergen, NJ was captain of the Crdss Harbor I of the New York Cross Harbor Railroad. Captain Eerrara worked previously for the Pennsylvania Railroad . He began maritime-related work in 1944 when he joined Todd Shipyards in Hoboken, NJ. Brother Eerrara served in the U.S. Navy. WILLIE L. JAMES Willie L. James, 62, retired as a cook in March 1989. His last vessel was the Albatross. Brother James worke'd for Radcliff Materials, Sea-Land and Alcoa. He first shipped in the SIU inland division in 1955. Pensioner James currently resides in Carlton, AL. ALBERT JEFFERSON Albert Jefferson, 72, sailed last in 1987. He worked as a fireman aboard the Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.). Brother Jefferson resides in Gretna, LA. EARL E. JOHNSON Earl E. Johnson, 62, of North Charleston, SC retired as an engineer. Pensioner Johnson sailed in the SIU's inland division from 1969 to 1985. He primarily worked JOHN RANDAZZA John Rajidazza, 57, of Gloucester, MA worked as a fisherman for 36 years, from 1952 until he retired in 1988. He sailed in the deck department and later became a vessel skipper in 1972. Lake:^ JACOB IVEY Jacob Ivey, 66, of Toledo, OH sailed as an OS with I American Steamship Company. Born in Tennessee, he has been in the union since 1967. HOWARD V. JOHNSON Howard V. Johnson, 58, of Benzonia, MI joined the union in Detroit in 1967. A tug foreman/deckhand, he worked for Luedtke Engineering. He was born in Arkansas. GEORGE R. NELSON George R. Nelson, 60, sailed last on the Paul Thayer in January 1989. Brother Nelson worked in the engine department holding the following positions: QMED, oiler and fireman. Brother Nelson worked aboard such vessels as the J.E. Eerris and the R.E. Webster. Pensioner Nelson resides in Shell Lake, Wl. LAWRENCE OB £RLE Lawrence Oberle, 63, of Saulte Ste. Marie, Ml retired as deckhand. His employers included SIUcontracted companies Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, McNamara, West Great Lakes, Pieter Kiewit, Ludtke and Hannah Marine. JOHN V. O'DEE John V. O'Dee, 62, of North Olmstead, OH sailed as a captain and tug fireman until 1975. He worked for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, Dunbar and Sullivan, Pieter Kiewit and Great Lakes Towing. Brother O'Dee also belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. ROBERT C. ROACH Robert C. Roach, 62, sailed from 1956 to 1984. He worked for SIUcontracted inland companies: Great Lakes Towing, Pieter Kiewit and Dunbar and Sullivan. Brother Roach resides in Elyria, OH. CORRECTIONS SAMUEL N. SMITH Brother Smith recentjy wrote to the LOG to correct the information which appeared in the June issue announcing his retirement. Brother Smith writes that ail the years he sailed he worked solely in the steward department. In 1947 and 1948 he worked on the old Matsonia and original Lurline. Eirst he worked as a second steward, then as maitre d' and chief steward for APL, from 1951 to 1972. During this time Brother Smith was also chief steward on the maiden voyage of the hospital ship, the SS Hope, from September 19601961. In December of '72 he worked for Grace/Prudential which later became Delta Lines. He spent 12 years there. Brother Smith returned to APL, working on cargo ships. SIU Vice President George McCartney noted the important role Brother Smith played when American Hawaii Cruises was just beginning to offer cruises. Brother Smith came to Piney Point to teach the new crew for both the SS Constitution and the SS Independence. He took the crew to Hawaii and became hotel manager from 1980 to 1982. Editor's Note: The LOG staff thanks Brother Samuel Smith and SIU Vice President George McCartney for advising the paper of Brother Smith's seagoing career. The LOG staff extend their apologies for the inaccuracies V'hich appeared in the retirement notice of Brother Smith in the June issue. S'i'-''!. ."l • . \ r' . �i&cmssrn SEAf4MffSi06 20 IMG CI«ia*ir(ETC), March 26— Chairman Eugene A. Bousson, Sec­ retary Francis E. Ostendarp, Educa^^ tional Director Endang Abidin, Deck Delegate Victor M. Biata, Engine Delegate Timithy R. Van Pelt, Stew­ ard Delegate B.I. McElny. The ship's treasurer reported $446 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward departments. Under good and welfare, it was noted that the ship is running smoothly. Next port: Tobata, Japan. HWHfdTB), March 26—Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Frankie Ross. Ship's chairman reported pay­ off would be in New York. Deck delegate said whole department was doing an outstanding job. Steward delegate reported outstanding job in that department and good chief cook. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by any department. Under good and welfare, it was noted this is an outstanding ship, and deck de­ partment, steward department and officers have all worked together. mow MI!W(Pacific Gulf Marine), March 4—Chairman Pete Loik, sec­ retary Edward Dale, Educational Di­ rector William Hudson. Ship's sec­ retary asked crewmembers to keep rooms clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under headquar­ ters report, a suggestion was made for union's pension program. Under good and welfare, it was noted that vessel had great cooks aboard, good salads, good food and crew thanked steward department. Next poit: Crocket, CA. OMf COLUmam (OMI Coip.), February 5—Chairm^ Joseph R. Broadus, Secretary Chester R. Moss. Ship's chairman reported payoff will be in San Francisco, plastic garbage could no longer be thrown over the side, union members need to continue supporting SPAD so U.S.-flag ships remain engaged in the Alaska trades. Ship's secretary presented a repair list for crewmembers to help fill out. He also said galley had a stove plate that had not worked in over two weeks. Educational director sug­ gested crewmembers take advantage of union's school so they could help themselves and the organization. Ship's treasurer reported $200. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Under good and welfare it was noted that the ship has been cleaner since two wipers have been added to crew. All departments have been doing their share to keep the pantry clean at night and a vote of thanks was given to steward department, noting that Chief Cook R. Collins is the best. It was concluded that food is good and crew is happy. V >?•,. •'S! OVBKEIIS JOrafMaritime Overseas Corp.), March 13—Chairman Wil­ liam Cronan, Secretary J. Parker, Deck Delegate M. Cella, Engine Delegate J. Hernandez, Steward Delegate S. Hamilton. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, en­ gine or steward delegates. Steward department was complimented under new business. Under good and wel­ fare, a request was made for better work gear. Crewmembers also asked that phone rates from Japan be posted. A higher clothing allowance was suggested for sandblasting and spray painting. Fresh milk and pro­ duce were sought from Japan. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. Marine Corp.), March 5—Chairman V.T. Nielsen, Secretary Steve Parker, Deck Dele­ gate Joseph E. Miller. Ship's secre­ tary said it was a good ship and great crew and that this is his last trip before getting off. Educational director stressed importance of up­ grading at Piney Point and of con­ tributing to SPAD. He also noted that many safety meetings have been held aboard ship. Ship's treasurer said weekly arrival pools are being held to help pay for two new VCR machines and to help increase li­ brary fund. Department delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. In a report to the LOG, the crew said this trip everyone got the chance to fire rocket distress flares. A demon­ stration was also given of ship-toship and ship-to-shore rocket propel­ led lifelines. letter around so all members will know what to expect when they pre­ pare to register after April 1. Con­ cern was also expressed about wait­ ing time for results (three to seven days) since members must register within 72 hours. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Under good and welfare, the eight-month time period was discussed and a six-month time was proposed. It was suggested the company pay off with money orders or checks in Long Beach. The lack of supplies for a six-week trip was raised. As an example, during the last run, the vessel ran out of sugar. Next port: Long Beach, CA. HOVER (Ocean Carriers, Inc.), March 12—Chairman Fred Serrahn, secre­ tary Ernest Harris, Educational Di­ rector J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate James Hirst, Engine Delegate Blade Reed, Steward Delegate James Ro­ binson. Ship's chariman reported vessel would be working with Navy ships at sea. Educational director re­ minded crewmembers that safety comes first. Ship's treasurer re­ ported $156 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. A sug­ gestion was made on procedures for union meetings held aboard ship. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Persian Gulf. SE«-14ir0 EIP»flKNV (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 19—Chairman M. Zimbro. Secretary E. Vazquez, Educa­ tional Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate Pedro Tower. Ship's chair­ man reported everything running smoothly, payoff will be in Eliza­ beth, NJ, donate to SPAD and try to upgrade. Disputed OT was reported in deck department. A suggestion for one more AB and utility was for­ warded to contract office for evalua­ tion by negotiating committee. Un­ der good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward depart­ ment. StA-UMD CM«iElV6fH(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 27—Chairman Glen SEI-MJVD WNOIHIIIW (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 5—Chairman W.L. Till­ man, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ tional Director R. South, Deck Delegate Francisco Munoz, Engine , -'-i" Digest of Siiiiirlllealib^ j Jko ships JRMK an jusi a sanphng af the aMmymeatiag l nports the SlU nams aash analh fnm Us duas anaad the weri£ ijShij^' aliaffles en nviewed hp the Uaha's CmUntf DepartineHt. Iheso atteiUlMernsehriieaanedinnoUhflhelMeaepea m^t ef the Aip's eumUes* James, Secretary George W. Gib­ bons, Educational Director Leon Acosta. Ship's chairman reported crew is trying to clean ship and said it has been a very good trip. Ship's secretaiy noted new men came aboard in New Orleans, thanked captain for new TV and said payoff is scheduled for March 29. He thanked crew for putting up with the leak in messroom. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, votes of thanks were taken for captain for securing the new TV, crew for putting up with the leak and steward department for a job well done. Next port: Eliza­ beth, NJ. 5E4-14irO i»SaNffinr(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 13—-Chairman Mark Downey, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Educational Director R. H. Ulatowski. Deck Delegate A. Calero, Engine Delegate V. Martinez, Stew­ ard Delegate Leon Butler. Ship's chairman said payoff would begin when union patrolman arrived. He reported everything was running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported by three departments. Un­ der good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Sn-IMHD £IVlWR(UlfCr(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 28—Chairman Joseph A. Morrison, Secretary James A. Jones, Educational Director G. Evosevich. Ship's chairman stated he had received a letter from headquar­ ters about new drug testing regula­ tions. He expressed his concern about random testing and who would perform it, and he passed the --: •V : Delegate Alfred R. Lang. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, it was noted that all was OK. Next port: Long Beach, CA. SSkrUme flflE6Hfnr(Sea-Land Serv­ ice), March 19-^Chairman E. Wal­ lace, Secretary P. Laboy, Educa­ tional Director R. Kalan, Deck Delegate Charles Parks, Engine Del­ egate R. Scott. Ship's chairman re­ ported everything running well. Ship's secretary urged crewmembers not to forget SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, en­ gine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was taken for steward department^— a good feeder. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEi-liUrOMMfirfH (Sea-Land Service), March 25—Chairman A.R. McCree, Secretary Peter H. Houe, Educa­ tional Director/Engine Delegate Daniel Compeau, Deck Delegate O. Wiley, Steward Delegate T.B. Pope. Ship's chairman conducted a discus­ sion on new drug testing regulations. Ship's education director stressed importance of upgrading skills at union's school. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward department. Copies of a headquarters communication on drug testing program were made and given to each crewmember. Under good and welfare, crewmembers asked for more baked goods at cof­ fee time and better night lunches. A vote of thanks was given to chief cook for his delicious meals. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEi-lilW llilMyilllNr(Sea-Land Serv­ - .• ice), March 12—Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director W.H. Walton, Deck Delegate Joseph Touart, Engine Delegate Ahmed Yahia. Steward Delegate Terry Allen. Under old business, repairs were asked for in messroom and crew rec room. New curtains were requested for rec room, messroom and crew rooms. Ship's chairman reported problems concerning the DEU's OT on previous voyage. The matter has been raised with headquarters. Crew was thanked for keeping area clean and in general it was a good trip. Ship's treasurer reported $115 at be­ ginning of trip, paid steward $75 for movies he taped on his vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported on this trip by any department. Four motions were introduced regarding transportation, shipping procedures, time on and forwarded to the con­ tract department. A resolution was introduced asking that Sea-Land put back the old type of prime ribs which were sliced to order. Under good and welfare, it was suggested union review dental plan. SEI-I41V0 mRNMMilKF (Sea-Land Services), March 11—Chairman John O. Frazier,. Secretary Gwendo­ lyn Shinholster, Steward Delegate Jeffrey Beasley. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward department for an excellent job. Next port: Charleston, SC. SEi-14ir0 nam (Sea-Land Services), March 26—Chairman Ray J. Rami­ rez, Secretary E.H. Jackson, Educa­ tional Director R. E. Clock. Educa­ tional director suggested Piney Point offer a machinist class to teach lathe operation and also a welding certifi­ cation program. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine Or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was extended to steward department. SSkrlMMe MUtff (Sea-Land Service), March 5—Chairman George Burkey, Secretary J. Gonzalez. Under old business, it was noted that hot water and sink in pantry had been repaired. Ship's chairman reported everything was going along smoothly. Ship's reporter advised meeting of crew changes. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and engine departments. Steward delegate requested to see patrolman at payoff. Under good and welfare, a vote was taken thanking steward department for a job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SPIH/T OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 12—Chairman Ruel N. Lawrence, Secretary R.H. Mann, Educational Director Michael S. Pell. Ship's chairman reported pay­ off will be in Galveston, TX. Ship's reporter said a new electric type­ writer is needed, steward has been using his own. Educational director encouraged all eligible members to take advantage of courses offered at Piney Point. Some disputed OT re­ ported in deck department. Engine department delegate's report in­ cluded a letter reg^ding the chief mate and cadet doing QMED work. Steward department reported no OT disputes. Copies of Se^arers LOG were passed around. Under good and welfare, it was noted that two washers and two dryers are needed. The pantry could use a small freezer for ice cream and a table could be put in laundry room. Drains in gal­ ley and pantiy need work. Steward department was thanked for a super job well done. Steward department thanked entire crew for a very good trip. Next port: Galveston, TX. , , �V"-' '"; f -7^ a — 1 f"."-^ " •ffv -^tr ^ ,.^ ^ ,\ y-T'^r^ v^-:-y'^-- vrf • s*^^ J-f'^f''f V JULY,1989 27 • , :,'-V( r^ivMrrir.-" NTSB Acting Chairman said at the July 6 meeting, "It was sheer luck that many of the more than 700 people on board the Scandi­ navian Star that night didn't have to abandon ship into 10-foot seas." This was the third fire in a fiveyear period onboard SeaEscape foreign-flag cruise vessels that has been investigated by the federal safety agency. A ifire on the Scandinavian Sea in March of 1984 resulted in minor injuries. In August 1984 a fire on the Scandinavian Sun caused the Fire on Foreign-flag Cruise Ship, Only Lurk Saves Lives and Vessel continued from page 5 of recommendations directed at avoiding devastating accidents on foreign-flag cruise ships carrying American passengers. The foreign-flag cruise ship, op­ erated by Miami-based SeaEscape Ltd., was carrying nearly 450 pas­ sengers and 250 crewmembers when a deteriorated seal at a fuel line valve—which allowed leak­ ing—ruptured and sprayed diesel fuel on the hot exhaust manifold. A fire erupted that cut power and communications and filled the ves­ sel with smoke. The over 10,000 dwt vessel, car­ rying mostly American passen­ gers—many of whom were el­ derly, was en route to its home port of St. Petersburg, FL after a four-day Gulf of Mexico gambling cruise. The fire broke out late at night on March 16, 1988, and the vessel's captain put out a mayday call just after midnight. The NTSB's investigation re­ vealed the following: The Scandinavian Star's engi­ neering staff had not replaced old seals, nor did they know the pur­ pose of deflector sleeves. If de­ flector sleeves had been in place, the fuel oil leak would have been directed away from the manifold. Company Policy Hurt Early Efforts The motorman who discovered the fire testified that instead of shutting off a fuel line that was feeding the fire he reported the blaze to the watch engineer. He told the board he followed the chain of command because com­ pany policy did not give him the authority to disengage the fiiel system. By the time he returned the fire had spread to such a point that crewmembers were prevented from reaching the fuel line which was continuing to feed oil to the blaze. Communication between the watch motorman and the watch engineer was done through hand signals because they did not share a common language. Cut off by the fire, power was down for an hour. Crewmembers could not reach the emergency generator because the source of electricity was in the engine room where the fire was raging, a vio­ lation of international codes. Finally, crewmembers remem­ bered there was an old truck bat­ tery on what was once a car deck. By jerryrigging the battery to the emergency generator, power was restored. The lack of electricity in the first hour of the fire meant crew­ members could not use an emer­ gency fire pump. In another crewinitiated improvisation, water was syphoned from the pool to the deck above the engine room. Equipment Malfunctions Adding to the crew's inability to fight the blaze was the mal­ functioning of the remote auto­ matic and manual release mecha­ nisms of the fixed carbon dioxide. fire extinguishing system. Without this fire suppression method, crewmembers relied on 34 hand­ held individual containers of C02. Shutting off the fuel oil booster pumps to prevent the feeding of the fire was delayed because of the absence of written emergency firefighting procedures. Although the vessel's standard operating instructions and engi­ neering drawings were in writing, they were in French—a language not understood by any of the en­ gineering or deck officers. Hindering the evacuation proc­ ess were several factors. Because the ship's local venti­ lation system was not equipped with smoke-sensitive actuating devices, smoke filled the vessel. And ah evacuation group was un­ able to conduct an effective search for passengers because there was no protective breathing equipment available. Communication with the pas­ sengers was at worst non-existent or at best confused. The power had cut off the public address system. Many crewmembers, who represented 27 nationalities, did not speak the language of most passengers. Further chaos was attributed to conflicting information on where to obtain life jackets. Written in­ structions on placards located in staterooms were different from what crewmembers told passen­ gers during the chaos. Some pas­ sengers reported that crewmem­ bers tried to send them back to their smoke-filled rooms to re­ trieve life jackets. .1 . ' •I During testimony on the Scan­ dinavian Star's March 16, 1988 fire, one crewmember told board members that the vessel had ex­ perienced oil leaks "all the time." Another crewmember testified that oil leaks happen "every so often." MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ^ » - I'. 'M • .V. . Summary Amiiial Report for MCS-PMA Supplemental^ Pension Plan Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supple­ mentary Pension Fund EIN 57-6097856 for the six months ended i December 31, 1987. The annual report has been filed with the Inter­ nal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). ••'.ii' •- '• J, -A'•• •:0 Basde FlniUA^ '••Ml Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $451,748. These expenses included $74,076 in administrative expenses and $377,672 in benefits paid to participants and beneficia­ ries. A total of 2,375 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet ^rped the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, ^er subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $10,841,812 as of December 31, 1987, compared to $10,995,264 as of July 1, 1987. During the six months the plan experienced a decrease of net assets of $113,452. This decrease included unrealized depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $908,748, includ­ ing employer contributions of $346,649, gains of $109,382 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $452,717. Crewmembers at the muster and lifeboat stations did not know if all passengers had been safely evacuated because there were no procedures for accounting for all the individuals onboard. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money waS contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of pRISA. Mexican Navy Helps Fight Fire The Mexican Navy responded to the Scandinavian Star's call for help, as did the U.S. Coast Guard. Four Mexican naval vessels were on their way immediately upon receiving the Scandinavian Star's mayday call. Arriving on the scene by 5:00 am, they helped put put the blaze. The Scandinavian Star was towed to a Mexican island resort where passengers disembarked. Later the vacationers were shut­ tled to Mexico's mainland and flown back to the United States on charter flights. The failure of the emergency generator, the engine room smoke detection system and the firefighting system's remote activa­ tion mechanism combined with inadequate maintenance and train­ ing procedures and communica­ tions difficulties could have re­ sulted in, as one safety board member said during a hearing on the incident, "a catastrophic loss of life. . death of a woman passenger and one crewmember and 58 individ­ uals were treated for smoke in­ halation. After thorough investi­ gations, the NTSB found that possible arson caused the former and crew negligence the latter. I^ur ^ to Addilflontd infoimaticn Vvvr;:i^., You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The following items are included in that report: (1) An accountant's report, (2) Assets held for investment and (3) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompany­ ing notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the fuH annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and ^companying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these por­ tions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally pro­ tected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washin^on, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of L^r, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, .DC 20216.:f: i •/ • �• • i''.'' •' .• - •; • •, (!: '"'.J < :'- • J'"'' -•/-••••.• i >•.'!- --^V i-!'T-, ". '• ,'' •*• . - i*"- - ' '• SEAFARERS LOG 22 •t "-"•• Deep Sea CHARLES DEMERS Pensioner Charles Demers died June 15, 1989 at Humana Hospital Southmore in Pasadena, TX. He was 67. Brother Demers was bom in Massachusetts and lived in Houston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Seafarer Demers went on pension in 1984. Burial took place at Forest Park East Cemetery in Harris County, TX. He is survived by his wife Irene. RICHARD HEIKUS Pensioner Richard Heikus, 65, died June 21, 1989, at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. Bom in Cleveland, OH, Brother Heikus joined the SIU in 1957. He most recently sailed aboard the Mariner, Philadelphia and Independence, all Sea-Land vessels. Pensioner Heikus, who lived in Seattle and shipped out of that port, also served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He went on pension in 1988. Cremation took place at Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle. Surviving is his wife Darlene and his stepdau^ters, Terri Lea and Sheila Lynn Dige. The family of Brdther Heikus asked that the following poem accompany the notice of his death in the Seafarers LOG. "I never was on the dull, tame shore. But I loved the great sea more and more. And backward flew to her billowy breast. Like a bird that seeketh its mother's nest. And a mother she was and is to me, I am where I would ever be." (by B. W. Procter). BASILIO PATRON MCS Pensioner Basilio Patron, 80, died of cardiopulmonary arrest on April 4. The San Diego resident served as a messman on vessels operated by SlU-contracted companies: Amer Mail, Matson and American President ships. A member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, Brother Patron was also a chief petty officer with the Coast Guard. He sailed first in 1936, and retired in 1973. Brother Patron is survived by his wife, Corazon. EVERETT H. SMITH MCS Pensioner Everett H. Smith, 88, passed away Januap' 12, 1989 at the Ontario Community Hospital in Ontario, Calif. Brother Smith was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. He sailed in the steward department and retired in April 1971. He was bom in Nebraska and resided in Ontario, Calif. Brother Smith served in the U.S. military from 1941 to 1945. He was cremated on January 17, 1989 and his ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving is his son, Everett A. James of Redlands, Calif. joined the union in Seattle in 1970. A Navy veteran, he sailed as an AB aboard such vessels as the Trans Hartford, the Steel Surveyor, the Alcoa Marketer and the Pecos. Brother Vick worked last in 1987. JULIAN R. WILSON Pensioner Julian R. Wilson, 66, passed away on March 23. A native of Virginia, he sailed in the SlU's deep sea division from 1947 to 1972 with the ratings of bosun and AB. Brother Wilson worked on Vietnambound ships in that war. Brother Wilson became an inland boatman in Norfolk in 1972. He worked for Gulf Atlantic Towing and retired in 1987. ROBERT B. STEWART MCS Pensioner Robert B. Stewart, 92, passed away January 13, 1989. Brother Stewart started s^ing in 1930 and continued his career as a merchant seaman for 32 years. He sailed with Matson Lines and was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. Seaman Stewart sailed in the steward department, retiring in June 1962. He was bom in Illinois and resided in Pomona, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Eloise W. Stewart. Funeral services were held at Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona, and burial took place at Pomona Cemetery in that city. Inland PETER TAI JR. MCS Pensioner Peter Tai Jr., 71, died in Honolulu on Febraary 18. A member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, he worked as a baggage porter and messman. He sailed on Matson, Oceanic and American President Lines vessels He is survived by his daughter, Rodetta Siliado. JOHN M. BALL Pensioner John M. B^ died on April 18. Brother Ball worked as a Gloucester fisherman until retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Atlantic Fisherman's Union, an affiliate of the SlUNA until it merged with the SlU's AGLIWD. Brother Ball was a resident of Magnolia, MA. WILBERT H. TAPLAN MCS Pensioner Wilbert H. Taplan, 72, died December 22, 1988 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Oakland, Calif. Brother Taplan was a seaman for 28 years; he sailed in the steward department and belonged to the Marine Cooks and Stew£urds Union. He last sailed with Matson and retired in July 1973. Brother Taplan served in the U.S. milita^ from 1943 to liM6. He was bom in Louisiana and resided in Oakland. Surviving is his widow, Algerine Weisner Taplan. GERALD H. COLEMAN Gerald H. Coleman, 59, died on May 6. He joined the union in the St. Louis hall in 1980. Brother Coleman worked as a cook for vessds of National Marine, Dixie Carriers and the Delta Queen Steamship Co. FERNANDO VARELA Pensioner Femando Varela, 88 passed away January 13, 1989 at St. Luke Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. Brother Varela was a merchant seaman for 35 years. He belonged to the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and retired in October 1969. Bom in Spain; he became a U.S. citizen. He was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is his daughter, Anna Gignoux of San Francisco. ^ JOSEPH VICK Pensioner Joseph Vick, 61, died on March 8. A native of Steele, MO, he SAMUEL DAVIS Samuel Davis, 62, died on April 14. A native of Amite, LA, he served in the Navy for 24 years. Brother Davis joined the union in Norfolk during 1975. He worked as a cook for Virginia Clipper, the NBC Line and Harbor Towing Coip. SAM DE SALVO Sam Salvo, 78, died OEI March 31 in Marrero, LA. He had heart and lung ailments. A resident of Westwego, LA, he joined the SlU's inland division in 1955, and sailed in the deck department. Brother De Salvo was preceded in death by his wife. Boatman De Salvo was buried in McDonogh Cemetery in Gretna, LA. His brother, Donald, survives him. JAMES DONEGAN Pensioner James Donegan, a Gloucester fisherman, died. He retired in 1977. Brother Donegan, upon entering the Gloucester fishing industry, joined the Atlantic Fisherman's Union. At that time the AFU was an affiliate of the SlUNA. Brother Donegan became a member of the AGLIWD when the AFU directly affiliated with the district. JOHN F. VAN ANTWERP Pensioner John F. Van Antwerp, 79, passed away March 13. Bom in Michigan, he joined the union in 1955 in Frankfort. Brother Van Antwerp sailed in the deck department. He retired in 1973. VINCENT G. GRIM Vincent G. Grim, 77, died on February 13. A native of Brooklyn, he joined the union in New York in 1%3. He worked in the deck department of Erie Lackawana Railroad tugboats from 1942 untU 1975. Great Lakes HUBERT C. HOBBS Hubert C. Hobbs, 75, died of lung cancer on March 29. A native of North Carolina, he lived in Norfolk, VA. Brother Hobbs worked as a chief engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Company. Burial took place in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his wife, Mabel. MILON M. O'NEAL Milon M. O'Neal, 78, passed away March 3 in Norfolk, VA. He had lymphoma. A resident of Hatteras, NC, and a member of the SlU's inland division. Brother O'Neal worked as an engineer. He was buried in Midgette Family Cemetery in Hatteras, NC. His wife, Ida, survives him. / LEONARD PASZKIEWICZ Pensioner Leonard Paszkiewicz, 70, passed away April 5. A resident of Green Bay, Wl, he worked as an assistant cook. Brother Paszkiewicz last sailed in 1981 and retired in 1983. His wife, Verle, survives him. SAMUEL J. ROMAN Pensioner Samuel J. Roman, 70, died May 30, 1989 in Philadelphia, PA where he was bom and lived. Brother Roman sailed with the SIU as deckhand, first mate and captain for Curtis Bay Towing Co. since the mid1940s. He retired in 1980. Burial was June 3 at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Philadelphia. Roman is survived by two sisters of Philadelphia and many nieces and nephews. JOHN C. SANDSTROM Pensioner John C. Sandstrom, 65, died April 29. A Navy veteran, he joined the union in Chicago in 1967. The Minnesota native sailed as an oiler on vessels such as the Chisolm, the Upson and the Medusa Challenger. He retired in 1987. ROBERT D. AFFLECK Robert Dixon Affleck, 48, died Febmary 15, 1989. Bom in Chicago, Brother Affleck sailed out of the port of Algonac as a deckhand and oiler. While sailing on the Great Lake$, Affleck was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served from 1964-66 and received the Vietnam Service Medal, a good conduct medal, an overseas service bar and an honorable discharge. In addition, Boatman Affleck was an expert rifleman. Following his Army stint, he worked for Hannah Inland Waterways from 1966-82. Surviving is a brother, Richard Affleck of Chicago. ROBERT J. GARVEY Pensioner Robert J. Garvey died June 8, 1989 at the age of 70. Bom in Kaukauna, Wl, he lived in Greendale, Wl. Brother Garvey sailed deepsea from 1951-59 and joined the Great Lakes Tiig and Dredge Region, IBU, in 1961 in the port of Milwaukee, sailing as a lineman and oiler. A veteran of the U.S. Navy fr^om 1944-46, Garvey worked for such companies as Merritt, Chapman & Scott and Vessel Fueling Co. of Chicago. He retired on pension in 1981. Cerrerllens JOHN E. FLOYD Pensioner John Elmer Floyd, 75, passed away on Febraary 28 in his home in Toledo, OH. Bom in St. James, Ml, Brother Floyd sailed with Boland Comelius Lines as a . fireman from 1940 until 1960, when he joined tfie SIU in the port of Detroit. He then sailed aboard the Adam E. Comelius (American Steamship Co.) from 1961 to 1974. Brother Floyd retired in 1975. Seafarer Floyd is survived by his wife Mary M. Floyd, his daughter Dolores Floyd and brother Stanley Floyd of Charlevoix, Ml. Editors Note: Brother John E. Floyd appeared in the April issue of the Seafarers LOG in Final Departures, page 22. His wife has forwarded to the LOG names of additional survivors who were not listed in the original obituary. m �:i|^^ MY, 1989 ^ &ars9$ V Check-In Da^_^ Septenfori* 18 October30 Novemherfi SepUmibcrA November 13 October2 Rih^iatioa Mahit. & OperiiiiB Noveiiherlfi Die^ technology Scptmnher 18 Variahie Speed DC Drives Ai«osl21 Hydraulics Weidilig .: 0cl«^2;" , , ^ Mtt stvdbmtsm''^ £^|lie''1lj|jhUte^^ wiN h^ M fan^hrimtion at foe eiM of their regular - Juoethrougfa September 1989 The following is the current course schedule for June—^December 1^9 at >; • foe Seafarers Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship. fThe course schedule may chan^ to reflect the membership's and industry's meeds. . • PLEASE NOTE: Att tMinheri! are reqti^ h ta^ attending SULSS. • • ••|S Course QMED—Any Rating Fireinan/Waterteiider and Oiite: liag^iid Crane Mkhitenance MaHi^ llectrk^ Technician fngiim emti M hai^ Job Uns JM fmm US Mmfltfaii * * ' '9^nWmmWnK9 •; 23 I:?' •''"" jii CoOBpfhiMI. Date-':''^^ Decembers Decmnber 8 Deoembnr IS Noyemberil Fehniaey2(W! -NovmplNar 18':|" ';Deo»iiieFlS:' October 27 SeptentfMur 15 October^27 -a-- d(%: Check-In Comptetkm Date Date S^tember 4 October 13 October 30 Decembers Radar Refoesher/Renewai Open-ended, 3 days ' (Contact Admisfoms for ^rtiiq; date) ; Radar Certification September 11 September 15 (follows Limited License course) * Lifeboat August 21 September 1 S^tember 18 September 29 October 16 Octrfoer 27 November 13 November 24 December 11 Decemba-22 (This course is not offered as a separate •LNfr-sd^ ••:,¥•-;• course, but may be taken while attend­ ing any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Septemb^ 11 SqfdemberlS Radar Certlfioition. (follows Limited License course) November 13 November 17 August 21 Tankerman September 1 Septemb^ 18 September 29 October 27 October 16 November 24 November 13 September 1 Simulator ^liphandiing August 21 September 29 September 18 November 3 Octobar23 December 15 December 4 : *Upon completion of coitrse, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Coume Abie Seaman SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMAHSHIP •," Chet^tn Course Date Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) September 4 October 16 October 30 December 11 Adiilt basic Education (ABAE) Octriter 14 September 4 Deomnber 9 October 30 October 14 English as a SleoMid Language (ESL) September 4 December 9 Octidier 30 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one tveek pilor to some of the upgrading classes. ABE/ESL lifeboat Preparation Course September 25 October 13 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is npt English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. < . y'i f. - WHUOOO^ Avpmns Check-In Date Sqptnqiher 25' Course ,Bomin,BM«riiilaB^ Compiriion Date Novei)fo(Hr Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement; • Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No^ CPR: • Yes No • Date Available for training Name- (Ust) (First) Address. (City) (Middle) Date of Birth- Primary Language Spoken Telephone With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union l^k indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (Sute) (Zip Code) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #_ Seniority • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Takep. SIGNATURE. I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Last grade of school completed. DATE OF DISCHARGE DepartmenL Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Trainee Program: From. DATE SHIPPED Book#. Home Port. i; VESSEL RATING HELD DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation DATE- ' Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward Q Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding G Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) G English as a Second Language (ESL) G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associates in Arts Degree G (Certificate Programs No transportatioii will be |Mid onlcM you present origmal receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers H^rry Lundebetg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 • V yJ:-', V' -I ' f- ' ^1' �rjf' ",-• . 24 SEAfiUrilS iOG Alert Sounded for Youth Missing for 18 Months Barbara and Dennis Betz hav­ en't seen their son since Jan. 20, 1^. The then-11-year-old Patrick Shawn Betz was last seen at an Upland, CA pizza parlor. Patrick is classified as an "en­ dangered runaway" by the Nar tional Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children. Unlike the vast majority of young runaways, Pa­ trick did not return to his home. He is now one of more than 22,000 cases the NCMEChas han­ dled since its inception in 1964. Last month the SIU joined forces with the National Center in their campaign to help locate missing children. With the union's farflung membership, it is hoped someone may spot the children (see box). Upland, where Patrick was last seen, is near San Bemadino in Southern California. Since the NCMEC added the four-foot, seven-inch youngster to its list of missing children, it has received only three reports of sightings— none of which pamied out. His parents have reported re­ ceiving several phone calls where the caller does not say a word, but simply stays on the line. There have b^n no background nmses on the caUs. Patrick may be trying to make it on his own in the streets. But no matter how tough a child may think he is, "it's awful hard to make it, especially a child his age," said Margaret Sanders, a case worker at the National Cen­ ter. t :•?;'•• • gv;.; s./i'-"''' f.. -f ivr Betz is pictirred Children Patrick's age are easy prey for drug dealers, pimps and pomographers, and the sad truth is, many runaways fall victim to the exploiters, says the National Center staff member. The National Onter, which serves as a clearinghouse of in­ formation, has been able to close mme than 13,000 rf its files, mo^ runaways who do return home. The organization's photo cam­ paign has been responsible for locating 129 children. Most media attention focuses on children who are kidnapped by strangers, but the National Center says a m^ority of all abductions are performed by the non-custo­ dial parent of the child. The National Center has in­ cluded Patrick Shawn Betz in the oiganization's photo campaign program. Begun in 1984, the proj­ ect encourages civic, business and community groups to distribute photos of missing children. All of the National Center's efforts in the private sector are coordinated with law enforcement officials. Whatever Patrick's situation is today, the 13-year-old no doubt needs help. The Settfarers LOG asks its read­ ers to study the picture and infor­ mation in the box below. If Patrick Shawn Betz is recognized, immediatefy call one of the numbers listed. Patrick*^ Itfe could depend on it. SIU And Affillates Join 1989 Union Industries Show In San Jose S: '. • • ih>': •, •-^' • •• i''i More than a quarter of a million people filled the San Jose (CA) convention center during the fourday run of this year's AFL-CIO Union Industries Show. Exhibits from SIU and its United Industrial Workers affiliate were part of the 300 exhibitors at what was the biggest show of its kind since its begiiming in 1938. "Made in the USA With Pride" was this year's theme. The booth operated by the SlU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Co., which L-CIO .ik-"-' operates the riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, was a popular stop for visitors. One lucky show visitor was Mary Frausto of San Jose. She won what was no doubt the most coveted giveaway at the Union Industries Show, a trip for two on the SIUcontracted Delta Queen. Products on display made by UIW members included a variety of Mexican food products from La Victoria, bronzed items from BronShoe, American Tuna and Brillo. MEXICAN FOODS Some of the hundreds of thousands of people who came to the 1989 Unkm Industries Show inspect the many products produced hy the SIU's industrial dlviskm—the United Industrial Workers. All display items were donated by the producing companies. t': ^.-t> '.'•h Manning the SIU/UIW booCll the Unioa industries Show are (lell to right) Bai Dobbins, UIW vice president; Rose Dacqidsto, Lin Moorrman ;uiw Edncy, AHictUi Edhqr, Steve %: scorning pads. Sponsored by the AEL-CIO's Union Label department, the show included demonstrations of doz­ ens of skills from glass-blowing to baking. More than $100,000 in union-made products, services and samples were distributed to showgoers. SIUNA Vice I^sident Edney reported that the SIU's booth was a favorite of show visitors. "The raffle for a cruise for two donated by the Delta Queen brought thousands of people to our tables." 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Title A name given to the resource July 1989 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SENATE PANEL PROBES PROBLEMS OF U.S. SEALIFT DEFICIENCY NEW SIU COURSE WILL TRAIN SEAFARERS FOR EMERGENCY HANDLING OF OIL SPILL STUDY SHOWS FOREIGN FLEETS GET WIDE RANGE OF GOVERNMENT AIDS BREAUX PANEL SEEKS ANSWERS TO SEALIFT STORAGE SIU SCHOOL ADDS TRAINING CLASS FOR QUICK RESPONSE TO OIL SPILLS FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS CITED FOR INADEQUATE SAFETY STANDARDS ‘BUY AND SHIP AMERICAN’ BILL PASSES IN HOUSE SIU PRESIDENT CALLS FOR LEADERSHIP TO BUILD STRONG AND COMPETITIVE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE SIU HITS MARAD PLAN FOR LID ON HEARINGS MONTEREY FISHERMEN JOIN SIU: 15 SQUID VESSELS COVERED SAN PEDRO FISHING BOAT VOTES ‘YES’ FOR SIU REPRESENTATION SIU JOINS WITH AFL-CIO TO URGE NAT’L LEGISLATION FOR CHILD CARE U.S. UNIONS DEPLORE CHINA CRACKDOWN COURT SUSPENDS PRE-HIRE TEST FOR THIRTY DAYS IN SIU SUIT GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS WILL TRAIN AT SIU LUNDEBERG SCHOOL MERCER MEETS WITH MSC COMMANDER 100 LEGISLATORS AGREE: NO MARITIME IS GATT GENERAL CASSIDY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FOR OCTOBER 1 SHARGABIAN GIVEN BIG SEND-OFF PARTY FIRE ON FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIP, ONLY LUCK SAVES LIVES AND VESSELS ALERT SOUNDED FOR YOUTH MISSING FOR 18 MONTHS SIU AND AFFILIATES JOIN 1989 UNION INDUSTRIES SHOW IN SAN JOSE Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No, 7 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/59bd65b0e866fd5403195b0cbdcca582.PDF fc8f9267760125147d59f0e21170aef3 PDF Text Text OFflCIAL 0R6AN OF THI SEAFARERS IIHERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNllt eULF/UKES AND INIAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SEAEiBEMtS Volume 51, Number 6 June 1989 Admiral Butcher Visits SIU Training School SIU Sealift Crewuiembeis Set 'Readiness' Record 3:CD Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher(left), head of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, discusses operation of the shiphandling simulator at the union's Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship with course instructor Jim Brown (right) and student "Corky" Anavitate. Page 3. • 'i' • • Nose at U.S. Safety Board Carnival Cruise Lines, the big­ gest foreign-flag passenger line op­ erating out of American ports, has refused to cooperate with an in­ vestigation being conducted by the m THIS • to,Std%,, Islands Union ^ ^ jlhe Ihtemational Transport Workers Federation has sus­ pended issuance of so-called Blue Certificates toforeign-flag ship op­ erators who have labor agree­ ments with the International Mar­ itime Union. The Cayman Islandsbased xMU is associated with District No. l-~ MEBA/NMU; Page 3. fSIU Seeks Closing of Jones Uct Loophole -u, The SIU's Department of Consional and Governmental Af,irs is fighting to close a conimptuous amendment of the Jones I^Ct which allows fpreign-flag ves-| to enter restricted U.S. coastsd ; Known as the Bowatersf ^Amendment, foreign-flag opera­ tors are using this Jones Act loop­ hole's exemptive powers with incieasing frequency. The SIU's positfon-^^ the loophole now^^ •jpage 4. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB's probe is a result of a fatal collision be­ tween Carnival's Celebration, with 1,580 mostly American passengers onboard, and a Cuban freighter. "They chose to throw our sub­ poenas back in our faces," said Alan Pollock, a spokesman for the board. The accident occurred shortly before dawn February 10 when the Miami-bound Celebration— operating without its radar in a shallow and popular ship chan­ nel^—rammed and sliced in half a small Cuban cement carrier. Three Cuban seamen were killed and a fourth had a foot severed in the mishap. The SlU-manned United States Naval Ship (USNS) Bellatrix has set a new record for becoming fully operational. The short time­ frame used to prepare the vessel exceeded by three days the 96hour readiness requirement of the U.S. Military Sealift Command. Responding to military orders to carry Panamanian-bound Army cargo, the Bellatrix was ready to sail 22 hours after receiving the Command. A full complement of SIU and MEBA District 2 mem­ bers arrived from all parts of the country to crew the vessel. Captain E. L. Gibson, com­ mander of the Navy's Fast Sealift Squadron One, had high praise for the exercise, termed "Operation Nimrod Dancer." In a telegram to Bellatrix's private sector op­ erator, the Mineola, NY-baSed In­ ternational Marine Carriers (IMC), he said: "From activation to off-load, the captain, crew and machinery of Bellatrix have demonstrated the highest level of motivation and professionalism which has brought credit to themselves, the merchant marine, the U.S. Navy and the United States." Sailing out of Violet, LA, the 946-foot Bellatrix was part of a high-profile deployment of Amer­ ican troops and equipment to Pan­ ama ordered by President Bush last month. The Bellatrix carried a convoy of 150 trucks, armored support vehicles and mobile mortar launchers to support the Fort Polkbased 5th Infantry Division whose soldiers were airlifted into Pan­ ama. The activation was a living dem­ onstration of the maritime private sector's role as the nation's "foil arm of defense." i i-i -n—i/^o coo m-<o c -12- Fourth Arm of Defense in Actio The Bellatrix off-loaded equj ment inside the Miraflores Loci of the Panama Canal, the first tin this operation had been attempt< in the history of the waterwa The activity included simultani ous loading and off-loading of Anr combat cargo by roll on/roll o and by lift on/lift off methods. mOCo : o CJ -I O OZO I -sore o rn. ^the crew . . . of the Bellatrix has demonstrated the highest level of motivation and professionalism\ Advanced preparations by the Army were professionally planned and executed and "when com­ bined with the performance of Bel­ latrix, produced a clockwork op­ eration," said Captain Gibson. In a communication to IMC af­ ter the mission was completed. Captain Gibson said: "... upon short notice, USNS Bellatrix activated, erewed and sailed in record time" and "the crew performance was superior in every respect. Their levels of mo­ tivation from Master to Ordinary and Wiper left nothing warilihg. They prepared and executed a shipboard security plan which was anticipatory of the worst of situContinued on page 8 USCG Can't Investigate Accident Because the cruise ship was registered in Liberia and the ac­ cident happened outside of Amer­ ican waters, the Coast Guard has no legal grounds to investigate the accident, and the NTSB caimot force cooperation from Carnival. The NTSB will conduct a probe, even though Carnival won't co­ operate, because "a lot of Amer­ ican passengers were onboard the ship. And when an incident like this happens, we feel it is incum­ bent upon us to investigate and see what's involved," said Mike Benson, an agency spokesman. Continued on pe^e 8 o o- O z:o :i I'Si- • 'mM'- 1 Bellatrix crewmembers were cited for their skUis hy the coumiander of the U.S. Navy's Fast Sealift Squadron One. •' , �• '4^' SeAFAROtSm : A- .-v President's Report ,l,V ;i'-/ .- y -• • -''-' You would think that at this point in time, the United States would exercise great care to protect its own interests. But often that is not the case. The so-called "cash transfer" program is perhaps one of the most striking examples of a thoughtless and self-defeating method whereby the United States sacrifices its own interests need­ lessly and in many ways at great cost. We in the Seafarers, along with others in maritime, have been fighting for many years to put some sense back in the administration of aid and assistance this nation gives to other nations around the world. Specifically, our beef has to do with the way the Agency for International Development (AID) has misdirected our foreign aid program by promoting increasing use of cash transfers as a means of dispensing our government's economic assistance abroad. :lv v|4 :^^l h • i , " '•' • i :•"•'• '•• •-'•i!'/ ^-•i - -%• -•" ';V Originally, in dispensing aid to foreign nations the United States shipped commodities to recipient countries and great care was taken to make sure that the countries and their citizens knew where the aid commodities came from. And the transportation of the commodi­ ties was subject to the cargo preference laws of our land which meant that U.S.-flag vessels would deliver at least 50 percent of the cargoes. Thus, the aid program helped the recipient nation and its people and it helped those industries in this country that produced the products and services that Uncle Sam was paying for. But it was not all as simple as it sounds for American-flag ship­ ping. From the very beginning of the foreign-aid program and the passage of cargo preference laws, a combination of foreign nations, the U.S. State Department and even some of the American indus­ tries whose commodities Uncle Sam bought for the recipient na­ tions, kept up a running battle in Washington to knock U.S. ships out of the picture. But the Congress held firm throughout. But the Agency for International Development, which is responsi­ ble for the foreign aid program, came up with a gimmick that contradicted the purpose of the program but got around cargo pref­ erence law. That gimmick was the cash transfer, whereby nations . receiving U.S. foreign aid were given cash which meant that they could use the money to buy commodities anywhere outside the United States. Later it was held that cargo preference didn't apply to such purchases. Aside from allowing beneficiary nations to evade use of American ships, the cash transfer enabled recipient nations to quit buying goods made in the United States. So U.S. dollars are used to buy goods made abroad and when these goods are distributed by the recipient country there is not even a suggestion that the U.S. is the benefactor. And foreign ships are delivering the cargoes paid for by American taxpayers who are completely invisible in the whole proc­ ess. Cash Instead of Commodities Not In U.S. Interest The cash transfer method of dispensing foreign aid, which has doubled in 10 years and now amounts to billions of dollars annually, is, in effect, a laundering of U.S. dollars so that none of the benefi­ ciaries are really aware of America's role. If that is smart foreign policy in these times, then we deserve whatever we get. Right now some members of Congress are finding this cash trans­ fer gimmick a matter worthy of attention. An amendment to the foreign aid authorization bill was introduced requiring nations receiv­ ing cash assistance to buy an amount of U.S. commodities equal to the cash received and make shipment of those commodities subject to U.S. cargo preference laws. It was<.approved by a 22-15 vote of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The administration is op­ posed to it as are many enemies of American-flag shipping. The issue is expected to be brought to the floor of the Congress very shortly. No matter which way it goes, there is growing understanding that unrestricted cash transfers are not in America's interest, and that this unwise, destructive way of concealing America's generosity and contributions to the world at large ought to be corrected. Crewmembers of the Sea-Land Performance are to be congratulated for their diligent efforts to rescue a sailing vessel which had its mast destroyed by a storm. When the first attempt to reach the paralyzed catamaran failed, the crew tried again. That time they were successful and the sailing vessel's crew was brought aboard the Performance. All hands demonstrated a tenadty which makes us proud. : J-,', ;« .:4i4N'V--4- . .J,. -•'•;•> IVoflrefS ifffllV HI HBdiigm Ihges ri^Oer SafOf LHWS UiS. Commodities Were Proof of American Good-Will Role of U.S.-flag Shipping Always Under Attack ••' I SIU Joins Labor's Memorial Day • i-' , ^ . rT, SIU' Headquarters Representative Byron Kelley addressing the Michi­ gan AFL-CIO on Workers Memorial Day in Lansing. SIU members from all over Michigan joined several hundred other union members in Lansing to celebrate Workers Memorial Day. The rally in the state capital was held to honor the thousands of American workers who have died on the job, and to demand more stringent health and safety regu­ lations. The SIU was a co-sponsor of the rally. More than 10,000 men and women die each year of workrelated accidents in the United States, said SIU Headquarters Representative Byron Kelley, a rally speaker. "Since we sat down in this room, 51 minutes ago, we have lost an­ other brother or sister to a fatal accident. Every 47 minutes an­ other worker dies," he said. "Laws and regulations must be made which mandate and enforce safe practices in safe surround­ ings, Bottom line profits of the employer must never be allowed to outweigh concern for human safety," Kelley added. One of the major causes of workrelated deaths and injuries is the use of dangerous chemicals. Reg­ ulations regarding the labeling of these deadly chemicals vary from state to state. Because of a drive spearheaded by Michigan unions, the state has a strong "right to know" law. Volume 51, Number 6 Right to know laws mean employ­ ers must label workplace chemi­ cals with the product's name, its hazards, protective measures and first aid procedures, along with other information. If that information is not avail­ able, union representatives argue, the chemicals could be mishandled and explode or bum causing se­ rious injury or death. In addition to the label require­ ments under Michigan's right to know law, workers must be trained to handle dangerous chemicals, and detailed Material Safety Data Sheets are kept accessible to workers who might have concerns or questions about the substances they work with. Right to know laws also give workers the right to refuse to han­ dle dangerous chemicals which do not meet the law's labeling and training requirements, and the right to report such employers without fear of reprisals. Workers Memorial Day was the first national observance orga­ nized by the AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions to emphasize workers' concerns about the high number of job-related injuries, ill­ nesses and deaths. The observ­ ance signaled the administration and Congress that unions are in­ tensifying their efforts to improve the nation's safety and health laws. June 1989 (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 fAuth'heUnion;LOG Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glldewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Max Hall and Deborah Greene; Design Consultant, Dennis Goris. . • -sivv?; �• •;• mi, 1989 • -• • ' 'X'. " Admiral Bukher, Sealift Head, Insperts SlU .V •- '"r. Admiral Butcher talks with weiding instructor Biii Foley (right). Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher, who commands the logistical ef­ forts of the military—including utilization of merchant ships—has personally inspected the SIU's training facility at Piney Point. The vice admiral who is com­ mander of the Military Sealift Command, reviewed every aspect of the school and met with stu­ dents, instructors and staff. Vice Admiral Butcher studied the Lundeberg School's voca­ tional program—including crane operations, sealift maintenance curriculum and simulator training. The MSG commander met with students participating in deck, en­ gine and steward department classes. He also spoke with students working towards their college de­ grees through the school's aca­ demic enrichment courses. In the Manpower office. Vice Admiral Butcher tracked the union's dispatching operation. The MSG commander's visit in­ cluded a tour of the Paul Hall Library, the school's grounds and training and recreation center. Vice Admiral Butcher assumed the commander post of MSG in December of last year. A West Virginia native. Vice Admiral Butcher joined the Navy in 1948. Prior to assuming his current po­ sition with MSG, Vice Admiral Butcher served as deputy com­ mander in chief and chief of staff, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Military Sealift Command is the U.S. government's single manager for ocean transportation for the Department of Defense (DOD). The agency also provides direct support for all Navy fleets and DOD special missions at sea. •JM i: til I• i'i w Vice Admiral Butcher (seated center) observes the union's computer­ ized manpower program. With the MSG commander are Manpower Goordinator Bart Rogers (left), Assistant Vocational Education Direc­ tor William Hellwege, Assistant to the Vice President Robert Glinton, Director of Vocational Education William Eglinton, SHLSS Vice Presi­ dent Ken Gonklin and SIU Department of Gongresssional and Govern­ mental Relations Director Nick Marrone. ITF Fair Practices Committee To Probe IMU Status fci%" !•• The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has suspended issuance of so-called Blue Gertificates to foreign-flag ship operators under contract to a Grand Gayman Island-based sea­ men's organization with connec­ tions to the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association District 1/ National Maritime Union (NMU). The action was taken at sessions of the Fair Practices Gommittee of the ITF's Seafarers Section held in London from May 22-26. The ITF's Dockers division also held meetings, followed by a joint sea­ farer/longshoremen session. The ITF's membership consists of unions representing rail, air, high­ way and maritime workers en­ gaged in all modes of transporta­ tion within the free world. The seafarers section met to review organizational policy, the past year's activities and collec­ tive bargaining agreements. In an­ other important action, the sea­ farers adopted a resolution reaffirming the jurisdiction of longshoremen and pledging sup­ port for dockers worldwide. Attending the ITF meetings were representatives of national sea­ men's and dockers' unions from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Ganada, Gyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zea­ land, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switz­ erland, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. Observers were present from Ireland, Kiribati and Sri Lanka. In temporarily curbing the Gayman Islands-based International Maritime Union (IMU), the ITF acted after questions had been raised by American unions, in- Followiiig the ITF Seafarers Section discussions through simultaneous translation are SIU President Michael Sacco, (left), MEBA 2 President Raymond McKay and SIU of Ganada President Roman Gralewicz. • •f- eluding the SIU, about the legiti­ macy of the IMU's activities. At the ITF meeting, the matter was referred to a subcommittee for review and determination of the IMU's status as an American labor organization. The ITF action was requested because the IMU has represented itself as an American union to operators of U.S.-owned foreignflag vessels and to foreign sea­ men's unions. The iMU's president. Shannon Wall, told a February meeting of the North American ITF caucus that the Gayman Islands-based group is not an American union. Wall formerly headed the National Maritime Union prior to its merger with MEBA District 1. He cur­ rently holds the title of executive vice president of District No. 1— MEBA/NMU. It was pointed out at the session that the IMU had hot met any of the criteria which would qualify it as an American union. Under ITF policy, a bona fide national union has jurisdiction to organize foreign-flag vessels which are owned by citizens of the same nationality. The ITF allows the national union(s) of the "benefi­ cially-owned" vessel the first right to representation of crewmembers. Procedurally, the ITF approves a collective bargaining agreement if the contract between a member union and the beneficially-owned vessel meets ITF acceptable standards. Upon acceptance, the ITF issues the signatory company a "Blue Gertificate," which ena­ bles the vessel's owners to say it is operating as a union contracted company. At the London meeting, the ITF ruled that—^pending the investi­ gation on IMU's nationality and legitimacy—it will not approve the labor agreements submitted by the Gayman Islands-based group and Blue Gertificates will not be issued to IMU operators. The subcommittee reviewing the IMU's status will report on its findings at the next meeting of the ITF's Fair Practices Gommittee scheduled for August. • SIU Vice President John Fay (left), and SIU International Represen­ tative Edd Morris pictured during the ITF meeting. Among the Americans attending the ITF meetings were SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco, SIU Vice President John Fay, SIU Inter­ national Representative Edd Mor­ ris, MEBA 2 President Raymond McKay, ILA President John Bow­ ers, ILA President-Emeritus Teddy Gleason, ILA Gounsel Tom Gleason, ILA General Organizer Tony Pimpinella, FOG Goordinator— U.S. (ILA) John Sansone, ILWU President Jim Herman, NMU Vice President Rene Lioeanjie-who also serves as an IMU vice president, NMU/ITF Inspector Spiro Var­ gas, MEBA 1 Vice President Fred Schamann, and Pat King of the MM&P. Representing the SIU of Ganada were the organization's President Roman Gralewicz and SecretaryTreasurer Andy Boyle. 'r*f �IR^ 1.'". •• 4 it?{i|:f®^- • Uj f.j '''-, • iti; '*•'''. ^;ri •• .1 Pi p!v^. '-s; -'-u' ^'•4x '-"r-x-•-•'•X l'*"''. • ;.-' • '.; •• , "' %-'-'X:} ••:. If''" "'lii'i'-'i'1' ' Tii'ii 1 1 f -•liiii' i' III'' ' Seafarers Political Action Update SlU Fights Jones Act Loophole The SIU is lighting to close a 30-year-old legislative loophole which is taking cargo away from U.S.-flag shipping companies. Recently, the U.S. Customs Service interpreted a little known exemption to the Jones Act, known as the Bowaters Amendment, in such a way that foreign-owned companies are competing with U.S.-flag barge operators for do­ mestic shipping work. Congress never intended for the Bowaters Amendment to open the door to Jones Act shipping for foreign-owned companies, said Nick Marrone, director of the SIU's department of congressional and governmental affairs. Marrone testified at a recent oversight hear­ ing of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Marrone said recent Customs Service rulings allowing a foreignowned company to transport sludge from a dredge site to a dumping area five miles off the San Diego coast would not pass legal muster. Customs, in granting recent Bow­ aters waivers, has completely ig­ nored the criteria for such exemp­ tions specified in the law, noted Marrone. './Q, : Customs is allowing foreign-owned ships in U.S. coastal trade Marrone warned if Customs' loose and erroneous interpretation of the Bowaters Amendment did not stop. Congress would be called on to pass legislation designed to close the loophole completely. Marrone told the subcommittee, "the SIU urges, and indeed sup­ ports, any effort... to amend and clarify the application of the Jones Act" so the incursion by foreignflag companies on domestic ship­ ping is brought to an end. |-:-;K p'iSi ,E; '- ^ '''jP'" -'P ^ ^ .•••• • ;V. '•• '• P : smr'- -X:-};: ' " 1 '^' " "'''' "'' SUfUtCllSiOG ••'•; ,;. .:• v.^ History of Amendment The history of the Bowaters Amendment demonstrates how even a small loophole in the Jones Act can be abused. In 1958, when the Bowaters Amendment was en­ acted, the SIU warned of just such a possibility. Under the Jones Act, American coastwise trade is restricted to U.S.-owned and operated com­ panies. Prior to 1958, foreignowned companies operating in the U.S. were allowed to transport their own goods on their own ships or barges, from the manufacturing site to a delivery point. However, foreign-owned companies were not allowed to carry goods reserved for U.S. ships under the Jones Act. In 1958, two foreign-owned companies were using their ves­ sels to deliver goods to them­ selves. After unloading their caigo, vessels of these two companies were forced to sail back empty. The foreign-owned companies claimed this was a hardship. The Bowaters Amendment created certain conditions which would allow the foreign-owned compa­ nies to carry cargo to avoid these so-called hardships. Customs Ignores Criteria In Bowaters Amendment Today, Customs is granting Bowaters waivers to foreign-owned companies which compete di­ rectly with American-flag opera­ tors. The Bowaters Amendment specifies that foreign-owned com­ panies applying for the exemption may only be involved in shipping incidentally. Foreign-owned operators ap­ plying for Bowaters waivers today are involved in shipping in a big way. But sophisticated accounting procedures—such as selling their vessels and leasing them back— make it possible to underestimate the true scope of their shipping activities. The most recent example of how the Bowaters waiver is being abused was a decision by Customs to allow foreign-owned Wright Schuchart to transport sludge from a dredging operation for the Navy. Wright Schuchart is competing directly with American-flag oper­ ators for the work. Moreover, by granting the waiver, the Customs Service unilaterally expanded the scope of the Bowaters Amend­ ment beyond minerals and man­ ufactured goods. Customs' decision met with widespread criticism, which was why the subconunittee scheduled an oversight hearing. MTD Calls for Cargo Policy Testifying before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, Maritime Trades Department Na­ tional Field Coordinator Frank Pecquex said that only a steady and abundant amount of cargo will ensure a viable merchant marine with military sealift capabilities. Referring to the increasing num­ ber of vessels in the U.S. Ready Reserve Force, Pecquex pointed out that idle ships do not keep skilled seafarers and shipyard workers employed and available for national defense needs. The representative of the fed­ eration of maritime and maritimerelated industry unions called on the U.S. government to develop a clear cargo policy. Without a com­ prehensive plan of action directed towards increasing the amount of cargo for U.S.-flag vessels, Pec­ quex warned, trained mariners "simply won't exist, and we won't have time to create them. In war­ time, there are no shortages of cargo, in peacetime, we must re­ member the lessons of war." SIU Legislative Representative Liz DeMato (center) briefs a group of SIU members on legislation pending before Congress which affects the maritime industry and seafaring jobs. The Lundeberg School upgraders were in Washington, DC visiting Capitol Hill as part of their union education curriculum. Legislation Would Have Foreign Aid Shipped on American-Flog Vessels The SIU has thrown its support behind legislation which would re­ turn U.S. foreign aid cargoes to American ships with U.S. crews. Rep. Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) has introduced legislation which would reform this country's socalled cash transfer program which has been increasingly used as a form of American foreign aid. Simplified, cash transfer means the U.S. government gives money to another country to purchase needed commodities. Few strings are attached as to what kinds of goods may be bought, where they may be bought and how they may be shipped. Many of these coun­ tries are taking U.S. money and buying foreign goods, shipped on foreign-flag vessels. U.S. aid, provided by American taxpayers, should be used to pur­ chase American products and commodities, not to subsidize for­ eign jobs and to purchase foreign products at our expense, the SIU Department of Congressional and Governmental Affairs stated. Traditional foreign aid, espe­ cially following World War II, pro­ vided foreign countries with com­ modities made or grown in the U.S. Fifty percent of those ship­ ments were carried on Americanflag ships. The Torricelli Amendment will ensure that American agriculture, American workers and the Amer­ ican economy benefit by ensuring that recipients of cash aid buy and ship American. The amendment will encourage commodity, project - type and and other traditional forms of for­ eign aid so that American foreign aid is provided, through additional U.S. farm commodities, goods and services. Under the amendment, when cash aid is provided, nations re­ ceiving U.S. cash will be required to enter into agreements to buy American goods, services, and whenever possible, commodities. Other reforms provided by the Torricelli Amendment include: • Aliowing the recipient of U.S. cash to make purchases within that countiy. • Applying U.S.-flag shipping requirements. • Ensuring that the purchases and ports of departure are distrib­ uted equitably throughout the United States. • Providing for GAG account­ ing of U.S. cash aid. Backers of the amendment say it would help reduce the U.S. trade and budget deficits and help Amer­ ican farmers overcome the crisis they are facing. Dehttse Cargo Ruk: 100% Oa US. Skips U.S.-flag shipping companies stand to gain millions of dollars in business now that the Department of Defense has adopted new reg­ ulations bringing it into compli­ ance with the 1904 Cargo Prefer­ ence Act. The new hiles, which went into effect May 31, require that all American military caigo be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels, as required by the 1904 Act. In 1986, the Navy got around the 1904 Act rules by claiming that some of the cargo it had shipped was not actually govern­ ment property until it was deliv­ ered and therefore not covered by the Act. "The regulation no longer limits the application of U.S.-flag re­ quirements to supplies that are owned by the DOD at the time of ocean shipment," a defense de­ partment announcement said in stating the new policy. Rep. Helen D. Bentley (R-MD) estimated that the new regulations could provide as much as $250 million annually to U.S. ship op­ erators. DON! fORGET—CONTRIBUTE TO SPADI �ir; V''"V""-^'• . ."Mr-''ir*' '- -•"•*-• • • • ' •" "•'• '"'••iv ^ .'"v'5' •• '. "i't"' • ' ."'v •' •• I " v'"'' *'•''• '" '' '•• -•' ' ' '• '"'• • •• :' '' '•• JUNE, 1989 Paners Recommendations Become Legislative Proposal A new comprehensive maritime package which would revamp op­ erating subsidies, shipbuilding programs, tax incentives and other maritime laws, was introduced by three key industry supporters in the House of Representatives. The omnibus legislation is de­ signed to implement the recom­ mendations of the President's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, which studied the maritime industry for three years. Representatives Charles Ben­ nett (D-FL), Helen D. Bentley (RMD) and Walter B. Jones (D-NC) announced the introduction of the bill on Maritime Day. Bentley called the legislation, "a bipartisan effort ... it does not have everything, it's not per­ fect, but this may be the spark we need to get things turned around." The legislation's proposals are almost identical to the Defense Commission's recommendations. Because the bill is tied so closely to the national defense role of the merchant marine, the first hear­ ings on the measure will take place before the Sea Power and Stra­ tegic and Critical Materials Sub­ committee of the House Armed Services Committee. Bennett, the subcommittee's chairman, said he hopes the bill will pass Congress as an entire package. "There is no reason to think the administration won't be favorable ... prospects are good for a cooperative spirit" from var­ ious segments of the maritime community, he added. The estimated price tag of the legislation—$13 billion over a 10- year span—with $10 billion ear­ marked for various shipbuilding programs. But Congressman Bennett es­ timates the government could ex­ pect about $11 billion in revenue if enacted. Income to the govern­ ment would result from increased federal, state and local tax contri­ butions, chartering fees from more ship construction and funds gen­ erated from greater shipyard and deepsea employment. Specifically, the omnibus mari­ time legislation proposes: • Operating subsidy reform mainly for liner operators. The reform would allow subsi­ dies for foreign-built, but U.S.registered ships. It would allow ODS operators to acquire foreignbuilt ships for a limited period of time. Those ships would be eligi­ ble for ODS and government pref­ erence cargo, but operators would be required to build one ship in a U.S. yard for every vessel built overseas. • A procure and charter pro­ gram. The bill would establish a re­ volving fund for design and con­ struction of militarily useful, com­ mercial dry and liquid cargo vessels in American shipyards. • Increasing to 100 percent the amount of government-owned or government-compelled cargo to be carried on U.S. ships. Currently, only military cargo meets the 100 percent mark. Un­ der existing cargo preference laws, 50 to 75 percent of other govern­ ment cargo is shipped on Ameri­ can-flag vessels. Admiral Towing tugs woridng with the U.S.S. Lexington during a transfer from the Naval Air Station to the port of Pensacola. SlU-Crewed Pensacola Tugs Bring Lady Lex to New Home While hundreds of residents watched, SlU-crewed Admiral Towing tugs brought the U.S.S. Lexington to its new berth in downtown Pensacola, FL. The aircraft carrier's previous docking facility at the Pensacola Naval Air Station is being readied for the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. The transfer of the nation's old­ est operational carrier to the port of Pensacola was covered by local TV station, Channel 3, and the Pensacola News Journal because it was the first time the Lexington docked on city property. In antic­ ipation of the vessel's arrival, work had begun last spring to modify a city dock and to dredge the chan­ nel. Affectionately called the "Lady Lex," the vessel carried many special guests on her trip to down­ town Pensacola, including area mayors, county commissioners, school board members, state and national politicians. Because the carrier leaves on short training missions. Admiral Towing tugs are kept busy towing the aircraft carrier in and out of Pensacola's waters. The Lexing­ ton is the Navy's foremost pilot training ship. SIU Tugs Do Navy Towing Four Admiral Towing tugs—the Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee and New Mexico—are fiilly con­ tracted to the Naval Air Station. Admiral Tpwing's Maine and Pennsylvania are available to the Navy on an as-needed basis. In addition to Navy work. Ad­ miral Towing tugs have towed for­ eign vessels calling on the port of Pensacola. Recently, the tugs towed a four-masted schooner, the Juan Sebastian del Cano. SiU-crewed Admiral Towing tugs have been handling the Na­ vy's tug work in Pensacola since July of 1986. Oil Spill Plan Gains Momentum SIU members learn of the omnibus maritime bill while meeting with the union's legislative representatives in Washington, DC. Pictured above are Ed Aldrete, Bobby Branham, Anna F. Buyvid, Tony Cheesebrew, Horace L. Cooper, Ron Corgey, Howard Gibson, Michael S. Gomes, Mark Hoffman, Nathan Hollander, Curtis Jackson, Mustari Lalong, Alberto Matos, Steve Martin, Phil Neergaard, Sean Ryan, Frank Sessa, Kevin Starkey, Jake Troutwine, Leonard Wilcox, Kelly Wood and Roberto Zepeda. A $^ million oil spill liability fund has been proposed by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee of the House of Rep­ resentatives. The money would be used to quicken cleanup efforts and compensate oil spill victims who suffer damages. While the administration and the legislative branch are divided over a number of issues, prospect s for the creation of an oil spill liability fund look good. "It's un­ fortunate," said Rep. W. J. Tauzin (D-LA), "but Valdez has given this legislation the kind of mo­ mentum it needs." The legislation, which was in­ troduced by Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-NC) and labeled HR 1465, passed its first congressional hur­ dle when it was recently reported out of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. An area of controversy arising from the bill's present formulation is the question of existing state laws governing oil spill responses. The oil spill liability fund legisla­ tion as amended would replace existing state statutes. Elected of­ ficials from coastal states have expressed concern over this as­ pect of the legislation. While the government would have an immediate $500 million to allocate to an oil spill cleanup, individual company liability is not waived. Under the plan, private tanker responsibility would be set at $500 a gross ton to a maximum of $78 million. The company's $78 million would represent the first funds assigned to cover cleanup costs,.restoration of damaged natural resources and damages to third parties such as fishermen. Under the legislation, the pres­ ident would have the right to change the $500 million limit if it was deemed necessary by extremely onerous circumstances. The legislation proposes that the government's oil spill liability fund be directly financed by a 1.3 centper-barrel fee on domestic and imported oil. �• ;_- 1 •;_ .. V ,.!A.'-, , • SEAFARERS LOG m immME GROUPS PUDGE SUPPORT FOR U.S. SHIPPING -':S' 'VvT'"'':. Maritime Day Is Marked Across America, Merchant Marine Veterans Are Honored Around the country, Maritime Day was marked by celebrations of American maritime heritage and tributes to merchant mariners who gave their lives in war. Industry, government, military and union representatives took the oppor­ tunity to call for strengthening the efforts to rebuild the U.S. mer­ chant marine. In a Department of Transpor­ tation Merchant Marine Memorial Service held in Washington, DC, SIU Executive Vice President Jo­ seph Sacco, speaking before the audience of maritime industry and government officials said: "To those who have gone be­ fore us, who have given their lives so that America can remain free, I and the people gathered here ^We will not rest until we rebuild the maritime industry . —Joseph Sacco make a pledge. We will not rest until we rebuild the maritime in­ dustry. We are part of a continu­ ous chain and we will do our part to see it is not broken." Citing the administration's com­ mitment to the industry. Secretary of Transportation Samuel Skinner noted he was the first cabinet of­ ficial to participate in a Maritime Day service. Congresswoman Helen Bentley (D-MD) announced the introduc­ tion of omnibus maritime legisla­ tion—a. comprehensive bill which proposes to implement recom­ mendations listed in the fourth and final report of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense. The day provided an opportu­ nity to reflect on this nation's maritime heritage. SIU Vice Pres­ ident Sacco said: '•I* "This is the day we pay respect to the memory of those who lost their lives at sea. The United States has a rich and diverse maritime heritage, and by remembering it, we are honoring what is best about this nation. "We are honoring the seafarers, the people who brought the first settlers to America's shore; the fishermen, who fought the seas to feed the early colonists; the inland boatmen, who opened up this na­ tion's heartland; the deep-sea sail­ ors, who braved certain death to transport troops and cargo over­ seas." Heroic Deeds Cited Deputy Maritime Administrator William Creelman noted that past lack of recognition for private mariners who died in war was the reason memorial ceremonies are now held in their honor on Mari­ time Day. Representing maritime opera­ tors in the DOT service was James Amoss, chairman and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Lykes Brothers Steamship Company. Amoss cited the heroic deeds of Lykes and other companies' crewmembers in World War II. He reminded the SIU trainees face the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Color Guard during the Department of Transportation's merchant marine memorial service. Lyle Davis (left), Thomas Williamson and Michael Dykema are pictured in front. Alton Berrian is in background. audience of the many merchant seamen who were captured by the Germans and held in prison camps during the war. C.W. (Bill) Daulley, vice pres­ ident of District 1— MEBA/NMU said merchant mariners of WWII deserve the nation's honor and memory. These men upheld the merchant marine tradition of ready in peace, essential in war, he said. SHJ Vice President Joseph Sacco participates in DOT's merchant marine memorial service. Actions to Revitalize Industry SIU Vice President Sacco summed up the mood of the day: "It is not enough to set aside a day to honor the maritime indus­ try. Statues and proclamations are indeed important, but by them­ selves they are meaningless. What we need now is action, a compre­ hensive program to revitalize the American-flag merchant marine. We need unity and we need lead­ ership. We need ships and mari­ ners; policies which will promote our industry; educational pro­ grams that will enable us to com­ pete, and government officials who understand the importance of sealift." Cassidy Says Time Is Now For U.S. Maritime Industry Growth In an upbeat Maritime Day pres­ entation, General Duane H. Cas­ sidy recalled that 170 years ago the first American-built steamship crossed the Atlantic. He said: "... just as that first trans-At­ lantic steamer began a new era of international trade and economic growth, I believe that we are about to enter an equally revolutionary chapter of maritime history." Speaking to a Washington, DC Propeller Club audience made up of government officials, represen­ tatives from maritime companies and unions, Cassidy talked about creating an awareness of our her­ itage as a maritime nation. "His­ tory clearly demonstrates that the U.S. merchant marine is the fourth arm of defense," said Cassidy, who serves as commander in chief of the United States Transporta­ tion Command (TRANSCOM). During WWII, General Cassidy said, the United States lost more than 700 merchant ships, and 5,600 mariners were killed or missing, thousands injured, and 609 were prisoners of war. "I've been to the Seafarers Harity Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland—I've seen the honor roll of mariners who died serving their country," he said, referring to the plaque in the union's Paul Hall Library list­ ing SIU men lost in WWII. Citing evidence of steady growth in international commerce and fi­ nance through the year 2000, Cas­ sidy asked: "Why can't the United States maritime industry get a share of that? Can you imagine the impact if U.S. companies could get 10 percent of those shipbuilding or­ ders and U.S.-flag shipping could carry 20 percent of that com­ merce?" The Right Moment in Time Noting that "this is the right moment in time for a recovery," the TRANSCOM commander called for: "All of the government orga­ nizations that can impact on this industiy, the National Security Council, the Department of Trans­ portation, the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, as well as the Department of Defense, should work together to restore the health of the mari­ time industry .. ." He called for cooperation within Congress, among union and in­ dustry officials and from grass­ roots organizations such as the National Defense Transportation Association, the Navy League and the Propeller Club. Cassidy told the audience, "All of these groups are ready now to work together on the tasks before us. "... if all these people—^with all this talent—are headed in the same direction—and stay com­ mitted to the long haul—we will ultimately succeed. And in years to come, we will look back to National Maritime Day 1989 as the moment in time when our recovery efforts began," General Cassidy said. -v .A �.m.iiiriwijiw<»'n-iiB«aiw«aa^ I' •• ' ' : ^ JUNE, 1989 •j Amerkan Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial Dedicated A memorial honoring merchant marine veterans was dedicated in San Pedro, CA on Maritime;Day. The statue depicts two 7-foot fig­ ures of merchant seamen climbing an authentic Jacob's ladder after a rescue at sea. Wilmington, CA artist Jasper D'Ambrosi designed the tribute, but died prior to its completion. His two sculptor sons—Marc and Michael—finished the project which stands at the entrance to John S. Gibson Park and is adja­ cent to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. The memorial—^from the time when it was just an idea to its completion—was initiated and brought to life by affiliates of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment Port Council of the Los Angeles area. Attending the dedication were SIU Vice President George McCartney, MFOW President Whitey Disley, SUP Branch Agent William Berger and SIU Port Agent Don Anderson. A replica of the San Pedro statue which pays tribute to merchant marine veterans. Stamp Remembers Steamboat Era In a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Delta Queen Steamboat Co.'s terminal in New Orleans, the Postal Service has issued five commem­ orative stamps honoring steam­ boats. Celebrating the golden age of paddlewheelers, the stamps pic­ ture five vessels: the Experiment, the Phoenix, the New Orleans, the Washington and the Walk-in-theWater. At one time, 11,000 steamboats plied the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Today the refurbished Delta Queen and the newer Mississippi Queen continue the paddlewheel tradition. The Postal Service offers a $5.00 booklet containing the 25-cent stamps. Richard Schlecht, the art­ ist for last year's tugboat stamps, designed the steamboat commem­ orative series. Historical Contribution John Fitch built the Experiment in 1788. It became a commercial vessel in 1790 and carried passen­ gers on the Delaware River be­ tween Philadelphia and Burling­ ton, NJ. Launched in 1809, John Ste­ vens' Phoenix made what was then a perilous journey from New York to the Delaware River. Its captain, Moses Roger, gained fame later by guiding the steamship Savan­ nah on the first transatlantic steamship voyage. Robert Fulton designed the New Orleans, which was launched near Pittsburgh in 1811. The first U.S. steamboat to travel in western waters, the New Orleans made a pioneering 2,000-mile journey in September of 1811 and reached New Orleans in January 1812. . The San Pedro-hased American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial was dedicated in a Maritime Day ceremony which included speakers Congresswoman Helen Bentley and Senator John Breaux. MSC Holds Sealift Wreath-Placing Ceremony In a tribute to merchant mariners who gave their lives for democracy and the nation, the Military Sealift Command held a service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on Maritime Day. Pictured above is MSC Conunander Rear Admiral Paul D. Butcher, who led the ceremony (left). SIU trainees and upgraders in background are: Robert Corbett (left), James Smith, William Rose, Anthony Crockett, Thomas Kreutzer, Michael Dykema, Robert Moore, Brian Lushia, Thomas Williamson, Juan Melendez, John Huyett and Joseph CuUison. Henry Miller Shreve, called the father of the steamboat, designed j«iJ ' i I/, / pfKwiii fA .11 Wilk m tir IsTs" The U.S. Postal Service steam­ boat commemorative series of 25cent stamps. the Washington, which was launched in Wheeling, WV in 1816; Shreve's innovations included boilers below deck, a second en­ gine, and the twin, crowned stacks and "layer cake" style which we associate with steamboats. Lf/'i Finally, Noah Brown built the Walk-in-the-Water in 1818. The first steam vessel on Lake Erie, the boat carried passengers, mail and cargo in two days or better between Buffalo and Detroit. Steamboats had several advan­ tages over earlier forms of water transportation. The vessels were able to travel through shallows and sandbars and sail against the cur­ rent. Steamboats replaced timber rafts, which had carried cargo pre­ viously on American rivers. ••1, .i Labor's Stomp Club Arranges SIU Label On 'First Da/ Stamps The Samuel Gompers Stamp Club arranged for the SIU logo to appear on the first-day-of-issue envelopes which used the com­ memorative steamboat series stamps. The club promotes trade union topics in the world of stamps and stamp collecting. Named after the founding president of the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor, the or­ ganization consists of active and retired unionists and others inter­ ested in labor. Since its founding in 1980, the club has arranged collector envel­ opes with commemorative post­ marks for the world congress of the International Transport Work­ ers' Federation and numerous other labor conventions. The Gompers Stamp Club has produced first day covers for the Frances Perkins, George Meany and Organized Labor stamps. Just as the club arranged to have the steamboat series issued in cov­ ers for the SIU, it has negotiated similar projects with labor orga­ nizations and the stamps honoring Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Truman, A. Philip Randolph,xthe International Labor Organization and Social Se­ curity. The organization is headed by Edwin Schmidt, who serves as the club's secretary-treasurer. An ex­ pert on postal regulations, Schmidt is the AFL-CIO director of mailing and reproduction. Schmidt points out that the club symbol is a three-cent Samuel Gompers stamp from 1950. The club has lobbied the Postal Service successfully to set up postal sub­ stations at union conventions. These sub-stations provide serv­ ice to delegates and promote union organizations with special cancellation marks. Union members and others in­ terested in joining may contact the Samuel Gompers Stamp Club at P.O. Box 1233, Springfield, VA 22151. ••; • • • ••i'l �m. 8 '::rM':> IV.;-~y4 Ik: ] }:'' ^ • 1-- ••••'. SCAfAKRS lOG ' •.' • pSKl® Cruise Line Won't Ceoperate With US Gov't Investigation Continued from page I 'i' , '•••-> .-'55,' I'M - . '4-'' Vr . "We find it rather unfortunate that they won't let us talk to the people on the bridge . . . They've got state-of-the-art radar, and they weren't even looking at it," NTSB spokesman Pollock said. Carnival has reportedly said it was company policy to not use the radar, but to post lookouts instead. Conditions were reported to be clear and calm before the accident, about 5:30 am. "At 5:30 in the morning, they weren't looking for a small freighter with electrical problems and no lights," Pollack said. While the Celebration crewmembers standing watch may have been looking for other large, brightly lit and easy to spot cruise ships, they found the Cuban ship instead, too late. If the radar had been on, it would certainly have spotted the 320-foot Captain San Louis. Carnival says Liberian Bureau of Maritime Affairs is the only body with which the company must cooperate. M --'Ty ? . ' "I • r\f-,.. •> i: ' •"t t w. If the Celebration had been an American-flag ship, the Coast Guard would have investigated the accident. If they had found neg­ ligence or mishandling, officers' licenses would be in jeopardy, a Coast Guard official told the Sea­ farers LOG. Without detailed investigative information, the Coast Guard offical couldn't say if there was neg­ ligence on the bridge, but he added, ". . . if the radar were switched off in the Old Bahamas Channel, it would certainly not be the act of a prudent mariner." The investigation into the inci­ dent is being conducted by the Liberian Bureau of Maritime Af­ fairs, which a Carnival spokesman said is the only body with which the cruise line must cooperate. The NTSB will conduct its own investigation, but Carnival's re­ fusal to accept subpoenas, provide witnesses and other information will hinder the agency in its task. "We're not a regulatory agency. We don't want to overburden these companies with regulations. We don't levy penalties. We just want to make the system as safe as possible," Pollock explained. But because of the way the laws governing foreign-flag cruise ships are currently written, accident in­ vestigation involving these vessels is not easily conducted. Hire Owin Inspectors To enter a U.S. port, a foreignflag ship must meet only certain international standards which are nowhere as strict as safety regu­ lations covering American ves­ sels. Pollock said foreign-flag ship operators hire one of a handful of companies to inspect and certify that their ships meet the interna­ tional standards. And there is no international agency with regula­ tory powers to perform those in­ spections. "Doesn't it seem odd that you hire the person to inspect your ship to say you're safe? What if you have 40 ships? I'm not saying there is a conflict of interest there. But there certainly is the potential for conflict," said Pollock. The cruise business is booming. Some estimates show companies are making more than 25 cents on the dollar. Last year more than 4.5 million people boarded cruise ships in southern Florida ports. The vast majority of the passen­ gers are U.S. citizens. All the large cruise ships were foreign-flag. "Most people who board these ships have no idea" the vessels are not covered by American safety regulations. Pollock said. They as­ sume because they are sailing from a U.S. port, they are under U.S. laws. One Coast Guard officer has speculated that Carnival's refusal to cooperate with the NTSB may lead to some sort of legislative action. "One of the things that may come from this is that Congress may pursue a law and give the authority" to investigate acci­ dents—involving foreign-regis­ tered j U.S.-based ships or ships that cany American passengers— to some U.S. government agency, said Lt. Cmdr. Paul Von Protz, chief of the Commercial Vessel Safety Branch of the Seventh Coast Guard District based in Miami. Later this summer, NTSB will release a report on vessel safety of foreign-flag cruise ship opera-, tions in U.S. ports. Last year the chairman of the NTSB said there is a potential for a catastrophic loss in the cruise ship business. Ships are getting bigger and carrying huge passen­ ger loads. "Some of these ships are getting as big as World War II aircraft carriers," Pollock added. NTSB Goal—^Avoid Tombstone Technology There is a phrase in the safety investigation business— Tomb­ stone Technology. It means that new and better safety measures and devices will eventually be re­ quired, but only after the deaths of innocent people in preventable accidents. Speaking on the possibility of a serious accident involving a for­ eign-flag cruise ship with Ameri­ can lives lost. Pollock said, "We don't want to be involved in Tombstone Technology. We want to look forward." The Story Behind Carnival's Refusal to Talk with NTSB The 1,580 passengers, mostly Americans, on the Carnival Cruise Lines ship Celebration didn't re­ alize how close to disaster they were coming as the ship steamed off the north coast of Cuba last February. The passengers probably felt safe as they slept in their cabins about 5:30 am as the vessel passed through a shallow and relatively busy stretch of water known as the Old Bahamas Channel. After all, the Celebration was equipped with state-of-the-art radar de­ signed to pick out almost any ob­ ject in the giant cruise ship's path. Most onboard must have as­ sumed that the technologically ad­ vanced radar was on. It would have been operating on a U.S.flag ship. It wasn't on the Liberianregistered Celebration. Radar Wasn't On The radar would have seen the small Cuban freighter in the Cel­ ebration's path. The cruise ves­ sel's crewmembers standing watch that morning didn't, because the 320-foot cement carrier was hav­ ing electrical problems and none of the Captain San Luis's lights was burning. A crewman on the Cuban freighter realized the Celebration wasn't about to change course. He quickly rigged an emergency light. It was too late. The 733-foot cruise ship sliced the smaller ves­ sel in half. Three men died and another lost a foot in the accident. On the Celebration, a few minor injuries were reported among the 1,580 passengers and 671 crewmembers. Unaware of Consequences "I don't think they realized that if the Cuban ship had been going slower, it could have easily" rammed into the side of the Cel­ ebration, said Alan PolloqK^ a spokesman for the National Trans " portation Safety Board (NTSB) which is investigating the acci­ dent. If that had happened, there is no telling how many people would have been killed or seriously in­ jured as they slept, unaware that the state-of-the-art radar wasn't protecting them, and unwarned by those in command of the Celebra­ tion that they were about to ram into another ship on a clear, calm morning. Carnival has adamantly refused to cooperate with the NTSB in­ vestigation, and the Coast Guard's hands are tied because the Cele­ bration is a foreign-flag ship and the accident happened in inter­ national waters. Because U.S. government agencies have little authority to investigate accidents involving foreign-flag cruise vessels, the mil­ lions of Americans who board these ships each year have access to very little information on the in­ dustry's safety standards. Cm/ Simed 1 Continued from page 1 ations upon our off-load in the Panama Canal." The Beljatrix is one of eight former Sea-Land SL-7 class ships which were sold to the Navy. Converted to fast sealift vessels, the ships are renown for their 35 knot sailing speed and diversified cargo capabilities. One of four fast sealift vessels operated by IMC and manned by SIU and MEBA District 2 crews, the Bellatrix is usually maintained on reduced operating status with a crew of 11. As evidenced in Operation Nimrod Dancer, the fast sealift ships can be quickly con­ verted to full operating status to provide U.S. armed forces with mobile and responsive sealift ca­ pability. Military reinforcements have been arriving in Panama since May 12 after President Bush called for an increased American presence in the Panama Canal Zone. Under the Panama Canal treaty, the United States is entitled to send additional troops to guarantee the defense of the waterway and U.S. personnel. President Bush ordered rein­ forcements after conditions dete­ riorated in ^st-election violence. Although independent sources confirmed that Panama's political opposition had won the election, the nation's dictator, Manuel No­ riega, refused to concede power. Crewmembers Praised In his communication to IMC, the SIU and MEBA District 2, Fast Sealift Squadron One Com­ mander Captain Gibson said, "Everyone—International Ma­ rine Carriers, Inc., unions, mer­ chant marines, and Navy—should be proud of the brave and profes­ sional manner in which the crew of the ySNS Bellatrix represented us all during Operation Nimrod Dancer." SIU members onboard the USNS Bellatrix were: Bosun Ron­ ald E. Vantress; AB's James C. Collins, Carlos H. Canales, Har­ old R. Reed, Stephen J. Martin, David N. Martz, Charles L. Brown; OS's William P. Jackson, Fred Domino, Nick Moreci; Chief Elec­ trician Michael D. Murphy; Junior Engineer's Ricardo Ortiz Sr., Craig S. Croft, Vernon H. Cambre, Melvin T. Knox. And also Deck Engineer Grederick Mattews; FWT's Dean P. Kienke, Joseph J. Bobucki, Wil­ liam Bacon; Wiper Ahmed A. Ali, Steward Baker Steven Venus; Chief Cook Steven E. Parker; As­ sistant Cook Utility Neville C. Johnson III; GSU's William Thomas, Eddie Fisher and GSU Steward Wallace Williams. �JUHt,1989 mf. -I' 'AA fm-: Catamaran Rescued at Sea by SlU-Crewed Sea-Land Performance "' ?4 , ,, .'i- • The ChafToteaux Challenger is pictured above as it was seen off the side of the SeaLand Performance following its rescue after a storm had snapped its 100-foot mast. Right is a view of the catamaran under full sail. On April 17, around 0600, the Sea-Land Performance received an SOS call from the crew of world-class racing catamaran, the ChafToteaux Challenger. Determined to break the world sailing record from North America to Great Britain, the British 75foot long, 45-foot wide racing craft had left New York's Sandy Point and was headed for The Lizard, Cornwall. During a night time gale, the Challenger's 100-foot mast snapped in two places, leaving the vessel unable to continue its mission across th? turbulent Atlantic ocean. The Performance's first rescue attempt brought the Sea-Land vessel to the Challenger's star­ board side, according to SIU member and AB Lee Dubany who participated in the recovery. The Challenger then slipped under the Performance's stem. Second Attempt Successful On the second pass, the Per­ formance's crew reached the sail­ ing vessel by using a heaving line. The Challenger's crew climbed aboard to safety on the pilot's ladder. All of the catamaran's crewmembers were alive and unhurt. The Performance brought the catamaran's crew to Charleston, SC, where crewmembers of both vessels were met by local and British media. The ChafToteaux Challenger is the largest catamaran ever built in the United Kingdom. Constructed in 1984-5, the racing craft is about the size of a tennis court. Record is Seven Days Plus In April, the catamaran set out to break the record for crossing the Atlantic under sail. The cur­ rent record of 7 days, 6 hours and 30 minutes was set in June of 1988. The multihulled Challenger's skipper, Peter Phillips, began planning for the Atlantic crossing after breaking the "Round Ire­ land" record in 1986. In that race, the Challenger overcame horrible weather conditions, going on to win the race and set a new record. Because the Challenger is built for racing, crewmembers live and sleep, when time permits, in two hulls. The vessel's communica­ tions center is located in the main crossbeam. In ideal conditions, the 3,000 square feet of sail drive the Challenger to a racing speed of 25 knots. The first time the 2,925 mile distance from Sandy Hook, NY to The Lizard, Cornwall was at­ tempted under sail, a 185-foot schooner made the trip in 12 days, 4 hours and 1 minute. That cross­ ing was in 1905. Sea-Land Performance Captain T. O'Laughlin with the seven rescued catamaran crewmembers. •• LK'. >•'••!? • ••B i: ...i' Bosun John Frazier (left) and AB Mark Post (center) with a Chal­ lenger crewmember. AM-. Si. MONnREY SHUTS DOWN The S.S. Monterey cruise ship, which had been struggling to pen­ etrate the Hawaiian inter-island trade, was seized by a U.S. mar­ shal in Honolulu after a federal judge signed a foreclosure order. The vessel was operated under a labor agreement between the operator. Aloha Pacific Cruises, and the Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P) union covering the full crew—^licensed and unlicensed. The MM&P is reported to be the largest unsecured creditor of the bankrupt line, having invested $5 million dollars in the venture. Crew­ members were left high and dry by the vessel's financial collapse. Financial and a range of other difficulties dogged the vessel fi"om ! the moment it entered service last September. Owners of the vessel, the S.S. Monterey Limited Part­ nership, were unable to meet its debt obligations and were forced linto bankruptcy this past Februrary. Several attempts to arrange • new financing were unsuccessfiil. {A Connecticut bank, acting for the ! Finnish shipyard that renovated the ship last year, is owed $32 million dollars. It filed the foreclo^sure action. out to pay off the ship's debts, the court may order the vessel to be auctioned off which could end MM&P's involvement that began some 10 years ago. Trouble Followed Vessel In the short period of her service in the Hawaiian islands, the Mon­ terey's life was complicated by a variety of critical problems. Last September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sought to shut dovra the vessel's galley and food service for conditions it described as unsanitary and a risk to crew and passengers. Shortly before the vessel was seized, a federal judge ordered the Coast Guard to reconsider its rul­ ing that the Monterey was eligible for operations in the domestic trades. The question of the Mon­ terey's right to operate as a Jones Act vessel arose because of the substantial amount of refurbishing that had been done in the foreign shipyard. The Monterey never carried more than 50 percent of its p^senger capacity of 600, and on its final voyage was reported to have had onl^ 60|^sen^rs. .•W 'Ill iiii'iiiiiiiKiiiiniiiiiiiiii III *, j'-V'/-'' " .V-'-"- : �Se^,iU: iJWWjjjiPBgM m,' •'• - •SMS&a; 1o ii-': Professor Marcus of MIT Delivers 1989 Paul Hall Lecture • §'•':'''H- r- ;• fi"-f • ?•!'•. •" V , -If ;•••",./•' IIIlK'"#'- '-V• If-v.;,;. / ' •-' • - v, -•:;:fv f''"-' I' ;,'''"|j-,. i:".;;.-.|- •• • • -'.0 • • -• ;. -- ii' '-•'- .•> " ' ; -/.r '•^" ^'V'. V - • .-'i' , •: Mm mm; 'i'm- SEOFAREKS LOG Dr. Henry S. Marcus, associate professor of marine systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech­ nology, delivered the 1989 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture at the re­ cent International Symposium of Coastal Ocean Space Utilization in New York's World Trade Cen­ ter. The memorial lectures, named for the late president of the Sea­ farers International Union, are a program of the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the University of Southern California which was es­ tablished in his memory by Hall's friends and associates in organized labor, the marine industry and the private sector. The endowment promotes ma­ rine transportation educational programs at USC. The lectures were developed in 1987 and honor distinguished contributors to ma­ rine transportation as a means of bringing to the public their thoughts in the form of an annual lecture series. Dr. Marcus spoke on the "Im­ pact of the International Liner Market on Coastal Space Utili­ zation" at the concluding session May 10, of the three-day sympo­ sium which was jointly sponsored by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Univer­ sity of Southern California. With waterfront property be­ coming more and more expensive and environmental factors com­ manding greater attention, the use of port facilities has become a niatter of great public concern and consequently will have consider­ able bearing on the needs of liner operations. Dr. Marcus said. He stressed that "there is no substi­ tute for careful planning that in­ cludes all the parties affected." The university has published and distributed copies of the Marcus remarks. A naval architect with two mas­ ters degrees from MIT and a doc­ torate from the Harvard Univer­ sity Business School, Dr. Marcus is chairman of MIT's Ocean Sys­ tems Management Program. He is also a consultant for domestic and international maritime industries. Herbert Brand, chairman of the Paul Hall Memorial Committee, who delivered the first Paul Hall memorial lecture last year, pre­ sented Dr. Marcus with an etching in glass of a likeness of the late SIU president, who died in 1980. SIU COmiNUCS HELP 70 EASKRM WORKERS The SIU continues its support of the International Association of Machinists, Air Line Pilots As­ sociation and Transit Workers Union in their strike of survival for Eastern Air Lines against unionbusting owner Frank Lorenzo. In recent developments. Eastem employees won a victory when businessman Donald Tmmp suc­ cessfully purchased the airline's New York-Boston-Washington shuttle operation. In one of his first moves, Tmmp met with scabs who were flying the route for Eastem and advised them they were employees of Frank Lorenzo, not the newly instituted Tmmp Shuttle. Then Tramp recalled the strik­ ing union workers and retumed them to their positions within the new union-contracted company. The Tmmp Shuttle started flying earlier this month. The bankraptcy judge handling Eastem has not mled on proposals conceming the rest of the airline. The strike, which began when machinists were locked out March 4 hours before the planned work stoppage, has crippled Eastem Air Lines. More than 90 percent of pilots and flight attendants still honor picket lines, causing hundreds of blue and silver jets to remain parked in hangers around the country. SIU members continue to walk picket lines with their brother and sister unionists. SIU support has included providing food for pick­ ets, raising funds to help the strik­ ing workers who no longer have a steady income. Warren Magnuson Claude Pepper SIU Mourns Loss of Two Friends Ex-Sen. Magnuson, Fighter for U.S.Flag Shipping Cong. Pepper, Champion of Poor And Elderly Former U.S. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson, one of the leading mar­ itime figures of the post-war era, died May 20 at his home in Seattle, WA. The Democrat was 84 years old. As the chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Commit­ tee, Magnuson played a pivotal role in the enactment of such im­ portant maritime legislatidn as the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 and the Magnuson Fisheries Conser­ vation Act of 1976. For 20 years, he prevented suc­ cessive Republican and Demo­ cratic administrations from clos­ ing this nation's U.S. Public Health Service hospitals. It was only after he left the Senate in 1981 that they were closed. Known to his friends as "Mag­ gie," Magnuson was the consum­ mate Washington insider. He used his powerful position in the Senate to advance the interests of work­ ing people, the maritime industry and his home state of Washington. Magnuson and his fellow Wash^ ington Democrat, the late Sen. Henry A. Jackson, were known as the "Gold Dust Twins." To­ gether they led a congressional delegation that was one of the most influential on Capitol Hill, as well as the most pro-maritime. Continued on page 17 Claude Pepper was still serving in the U.S. Hoiise of Represen­ tatives when he died of cancer. He was the last member of Con­ gress to have served during Frank­ lin Roosevelt's New Deal admin­ istration. First elected to the Senate in 1936, Pepper still was called "Sen­ ator" after his defeat in 1950 and his election to the House of Rep­ resentatives from a Miami district in 1962. Pepper, 88, was a tme ally of organized labor and a champion of the poor and the elderly. He was one of the leaders in passing the nation's first minimum wage law, which guaranteed workers at least 25 cents an hour. As the first chairman of the House Select Committee on Ag­ ing, Pepper became the prime force behind the 1978 legislation that eliminated age as a factor for com­ pulsory retirement for most fed­ eral employees and increased the age from 65 to 70 at which most employees in the private sector may be forced to retire. Recently, Pepper se^ed as the chairman of the House Rules Committee. Through that capac­ ity, he and his committee were vital in helping the SIU remove merchant trade from the U.S. Canada Free Trade Agreement. D-Day Remembered by WWII Merchant Seamen MMi .M -•'•f't: F ty -T' The Transit Workers Union presents SIU Vice President Jack Caffey (1^) with a certificate of appreciation for the union's support during the Eastem strike. With Caffey during the presentation are Carmen Gonzalez (second from left), TWU Local 553 chairperson, SIU member Ambrose Cudnota, Mike Fitzpatrick, TWU Local 100 Executive Board and SIU member Edward Dorath. June 6 marked the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Europe, D-Day. Red Campbell (above) SIU vice president in charge of contracts, was one of tens of thousands of American World War II merchant seamen who took part in the action off the coast of Normandy, France. A military and merchant flotilla of more than 5,000 vessels carried more than 100,000 troops and their equipment during the initial invasion action. Campbell recalled the thunderous bombardment as Navy battleships and heavy cruisers tried to soften the invasion landing zones in what has been called the greatest amphibions assanlt ever. �Recertified Bosuns Graduate Twelve recertified bosuns grad­ uated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship after completing a six-week lead­ ership and job skills course. Graduating at the May monthly membership meeting were Teddy Alanano, Paulino Flores Jr., Pat Gallagher, Ray Goiju, Alan Lautermilch, Arthur Lawson Jr., An­ drew C. Mack, Brian T. O'Hanlon, Joseph A. Osorio, Ismael Rivera, Jerry Westphal and Roy Williams. Marine electronics technician course student Joe McGee (right) dem­ onstrates his curriculum to Sea-Land Chairman and CEO Alex Mandl (center). MET instructor Russ Levin (ieft) looks on. Sea-Land CEO at Union School Sea-Land Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alex Mandl saw for himself how his company's vessel crewmembers prepare for their jobs when he surveyed all aspects of the Seafarer's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, MD. The SIU provides Sea-Land, the largest U.S.-flag shipping op­ eration, with unlicensed crewmembers. Sea-Land is a signatory company to the union's standard agreements. Sea-Land's top officer visited the SIU facility to familiarize him­ self with the training which is available to union members aboard his company's vessels. While at the union's education center, Mandl met with students, school officials, instructors and staff. He observed classes in ac­ tion and tested the simulator and other training equipment. Became Head In 1988 Mandl was elected to his current position by the board of directors of CSX Corporation in July of 1988. CSX, which operates a 24,0()0-mile rail system serving 21 states, purchased the ocean-shipping carrier in the spring of 1986. Prior to becoming Sea-Land's CEO, Mandl served as senior vice president—corporate develop­ ment for CSX. He also held the position of chairman of CSX's Technology Group, CSX/Sea-Land Intermodel and CSX/Sea-Land Logistics. Teachers Thanked Arthur Lawson Jr. expressed "appreciation to the teachers and instructors" for their expertise. Teddy Alanano added, '.'and a big thanks to the steward department for an outstanding job." Jerry Westfall said, ^As a ship's chair­ man, I will encourage other union members to come here to upgrade their skills." Andrew Mack told the trainees The bosuns learned fire fighting, crane operations and damage con­ trol techniques. "I've been com­ ing to the SIU's school for over 20 years and every time I'm here 1leam something new and upgrade my work skills," said Ray Goiju. 'SIU is a family. . . we'll take the extra effort to make it a success' Learned How SPAD Works On a trip to Capitol Hill, the union's governmental and legis­ lative department representatives outlined what the maritime indus­ try has at stake in the current legislative session. Ismael Rivera learned that "two quarters ... is what it takes to buy job security in Washington, DC. Fifty cents a in the audience, "I remember some time back when I wondered when the union would call on me. Well, you can see me today, I've got my chance . . . You trainees will also get your chance. Stay aboard with the SIU . . . because the SIU is a strong union." On a personal note, Brian O'Hanlon said, "The union stood I- From 1980 to 1985, Mandl was a senior vice president of a CSX rail unit. Sea-Land Service provides in­ termodel freight transportation services to 78 ports and 64 coun­ tries and territories around the globe. The Edison, NJ-based com­ pany pioneered containerized sea­ borne cargo in 1956 with one ves­ sel. Simulator of Interest to Sea Systems Admiral Graduating recertified bosuns: (third row, left to right) Alan Lautermilch, Arthur Lawson Jr., Roy Williams, Brian T. O'Hanlon, (second row, left to right) Ray Gorju, Pat Gallagher, Joseph A.Osorio, Jerry M. Westphal, (first row, left to right) Paulino Flores Jr., Ismael Rivera, Andrew C. Mack and Teddy Alanano. Rear Admiral Rt^er B. Home (left) took advantage of his time in Piney Point to study the Lundeherg SchooPs curriculum. Home was speaking before a conference of the Navy Sea Systems Command, of which he is deputy commander. The Navy Sea Systems Command is the ship design and engineering arm of the U.S. Navy Department. SHLSS instructor Casey Taylor was on hand to demonstrate shiphandling on the bridge of the schooPs simulator. day, and that's cheap, that's SPAD." The recertified bosuns were pre­ sented graduation certificates at the May Piney Point membership meeting. The ceremony provided the bosuns with an opportunity to reflect on what the school and the union meant to them. Paulino Flores told those as­ sembled that as a result of the recertification class, he would "feel more comfortable when a brother or sister asks me a question about the union. I'll be able to answer with facts." "1 would like to express . . . the gratitude 1 feel for the time that 1 have spent in this wonderful school. 1 feel deep in my heart that my bonds with our union are . . . stronger than ever," said Jo­ seph Osorio. by me when I was sleeping in the street." Today, as a result of the union's support, he told the au­ dience, "1have a Rolex and a wife and they are both beautiful." Alan Lautermilch reflected, "The best way 1 can repay the union is by never forgetting where 1 came from, by keeping sight of where I'm going and by making my contribution to the union's future." "It is important to never lose sight of the simple fact that the SlU is a family and when we keep that in mind we'll take the extra effort to make this union the suc­ cess it is," concluded Pat Gal­ lagher. The graduating SIU members join the ranks of 694 recertified bosuns who have completed the program since its start in 1972. HM- ".r. f..: ^ �12 • j,,. •is r-/: ii-' '• jiv." Sif:' ,.i' ..-, ...•, Ed Mooney's lifetime of service to organized labor, the maritime industry and the community were recognized at an award luncheon of the Puget Sound District Coun­ cil of the Maritime Trades De­ partment. Brother Mooney, affec­ tionately nicknamed "the Monsignor," joined the SIU in 1944 and served as a union official from 1951 to 1977. AFL-CIO Washington State Labor Council President Law­ rence Kenney presented Brother Mooney with the Puget Sound District Council's prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" during the May 18 event which opened Maritime Week activities in the Seattle area. In attendance were more than 250 unionists, SIU members, maritime industry rep­ resentatives and politicians. Congressmen Norm Dicks and A1 Swift sent congratulatory mes­ sages to Brother Mooney. "I be­ long to an organization of Mooney fans," wrote Swift. "There are certain rules. The first rule is you must never let on that you're im- :.|v.::igv.s J/.: ., Dicks also joked, "You still de­ serve the Tip O'Neill look-alike award. I hope you still fool the waitresses." Recognition of Mooney's dedi­ cation to seafarers and the labor •ISiP? ; • '•- Wilma Mooney pictured with the floral centerpiece presented to her by the Puget Sound District Council of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. Wilma Mooney Recognized Responding to the praise. Brother Mooney told the audience there had been a big mistake—in reality they should be honoring his wife, Wilma Mooney. "After all," l• SaFARlRS LOG Mooney quipped, "she's put up with me for 45 years." The audi­ ence responded by giving Wilma Mooney a standing ovation. In his brief remarks. Brother Mooney said he would continue to fight on behalf of working peo­ ple and the maritime industry. "Just because I'm retired," he noted, '-'doesn't mean I've stopped work­ ing." "The Monsignor" earned his nickname from priests who were taken back and forth from Puerto Rico on vessels manned by SIU crewmembers. Brother Mooney played an im­ portant role in the SIU's early organizing beefs. In 1951 he was elected patrolman for the port of New York and two years later he became assistant secretary^treasurer. During 1961, Mooney was named headquarters representa­ tive by then SIU President Paul Hall. In the same year, AFL-CIO President George Meany nomi­ nated Mooney to represent the labor movement on the Puerto Rico Wage and Hour Committee. Upon his retirement in 1977, Brother Mooney moved to Seattle where he became active in the Puget Sound District Council of the Maritime Trades Department. In addition to his activities on behalf of organized labor and the maritime industry. Brother Moo­ ney and his wife Wilma enjoy time spent with their children and grandchildren. . • ;' Ed Mooney and his Lifetime Achievement Award. Attending the luncheon are SIU pensioner Jake Archon (left), Shoregang member Joe Meyerchak and Shoregang Bosun Vern ''Papa SmurP' Poulson. pressed by anything Mooney does . . . Well, all rules have to be broken sometime.. Lord knows, Mooney has broken enough of them." The congressman con­ cluded his letter by noting how proud all of Mooney's fnends were of his achievements. Congressman Dicks thanked Brother Mooney for his years of "solid, substantive advice." The congressman told Mooney, "You have been a strong and constant advocate of government actions which have benefitted all working men and women. There are certain people you meet in life whose compassion for others and whose sense of purpose makes them the standard bearers, and your dili­ gent service in biehalf of the Sea­ farers International Union has clearly placed you in that van­ guard." Service Held Aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien A seamen's memorial service was held on Maritime Day aboard the WWII Liberty Ship, the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien, which is now used to house exhibits on the Mer­ chant Marines' contribution to the war effort. The ceremony was held while the O'Brien steamed San Fran­ cisco Bay with hundreds of mer­ chant Marine veterans, their fam­ ilies and friends. '. . . a strong and constant advocate' movement also came from SIU officials and members alike. I'.• f-i-'i,--,; .4 ™uV' fe' Lifetime Achievement Award for Retired SlU Rep Ed fdooney iif • •t • ivi- SIU steward department members prepared the luncheon's salmon filet feast. Pictured above are Chief Steward Henry Jones (left). Chief Steward Jinuny Nieto, Steward Assistant Manny Basas, Chief Steward Frank Sison. Also helping with the meal was Steward Assistant Sidney Wilson. Pictured above are SIU Vice President George McCartney (left) and Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific pensioner Bill Quinlan. The United States has ob­ served Maritime Day since 1933. Congress chose May 22 for the occasion, because it is the anni­ versary of the first U.S.-built steamship's trans-Atlantic cross­ ing. In 1819, the Savannah left the city with the same name to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Maritime Day is designed to promote public awareness of the nation's maritime heritage. Civil­ ian mariners who served Amer­ ica in wartime are also honored on this day. When Congress passed a joint resolution creating Maritime Day in 1933, it "requested the Presi­ dent to issue annually a procla­ mation calling for its appropriate observance." Generally, these statements have included broad references to the U.S.-flag fleet's economic and military impor­ tance. Some, however, have propelled the nation into action. In 1970, President Richard M. Nixon said, "The restoration of our merchant fleet to a position of leadership on the world's oceans is one of our most urgent tasks." He signed into law the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which encouraged construction of new American-flag ships. The heroic role of merchant mariners in World War II is rec­ ognized on Maritime Day. Gen­ eral Dwight D. Eisenhower said: "Every man in this Allied command is quick to express his admiration for the loyalty, cour­ age and fortitude of the officers and men of the merchant marine. We count upon their efficiency and their utter devotion to duty as we do our own; they have never failed us yet . . . When victory is ours, there is no orga­ nization that will share its credit more deservedly than the mer­ chant marine." �.-i- .r .--"Y'v- •^'"'"i • JUNE, 1989 Letters to the Editor Cm JMdt»lOG KmmA of SnBar HaUuU m m9 To the Editor: The report on the front page of your May 1989 edition of our monthly Seafarers LOG on the accident to George Cruz and the subsequent good treatment of him at the hands of his shipmatesBosun George Kahn and Steward Tony DeBoissiere, in particular— reminded me of the time I had pretty much the same type of ac­ cident aboard the Bull Line vessel Edith in 1959. Rudy Mobley and I were AB's and working on the port side at bridge level when suddenly the working stage broke in half. Rudy held on to the apron, but I plunged 20 feet to the gangway which was being deployed as an accommo­ dations ladder for the pilot who was expected aboard the next morning for our arrival in Aden, Arabia. Had the gangway not been there, I would have most assuredly been chewed up by the screw propeller, or sharks or drowned. We were one day out at the time. AB Mobley, who sailed as bo­ sun at times, was an accomplished marlinspike seaman, and with the help of himself and other crewmembers, I was put on a litter and transferred ashore by means of a runner from number three hatch to shore. A launch picked me up and transported me across the bay to the RAF (Royal Air Force) hospital on the hill overlooking the city. When discharged three months later, I had a cast on my right leg up to my knee. I had sustained a compound fracture of the right ankle. Bosun Mobley has died since— may his soul rest in peace. Bull Line paid my fare home and I had a case against the com­ pany and was on crutches for months before the leg finally healed. I sailed for quite a few years after healing and am now content to be a retiree from our great union who appreciates his hospital priv­ ileges from the VA (Veterans Administration) as a veteran after all these years of waiting, and my union pension check, which is al­ ways on time and is very much appreciated. Clarence L. Cousins, Butler, PA Willard Nickel Wants to Hear ham His Shipmates To the Editor: This small donation will help me in showing my appreciation and enjoyment receiving the monthly paper from the Seafarers. I sure would like to go back to the sea as I have always regretted stop­ ping sailing. I have some children who are grown, but I am getting too old to go back to sailing. I do think I could do the work. I did get my discharge and pa­ pers to show I am a veteran of World War II. I am very proud of , the discharge. It is hanging on my living room wall. I would like to hear from any of my old sailing buddies if they read this in the LOG. I am sure a lot of them have quit sailing and possibly a lot of them have passed away. . . others read of your kindness and willingness to help, it will be a comfort to know in case they lose a loved-one, someone cares . . . WiUard Nickel, Terre Haute, IN Medical Bills Paid Qaiekfy Editors Note: Letters to Willard Nickel can be sent to the following address: PO Box 14022, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Congratlations to Svenson To the Editor: I would feel remiss if I did not write a congratulatory note to my very gOod and dear friend Charles (Chuck) Svenson. I came to know and respect Chuck in the many duties of which he served to make better and im­ prove the great union he serves. In journalistic friendship we shared laughs and at times great sadness over events and in sorrow of comrades. In his affiliations with public relations, instructor of sailing or the political arena, what­ ever the job, it was done well. . . And he is a friend to all . . , Thank you Chuck for the times shared, even down to your bike which I used occasionsdly at the school—long ago. May God grant you a wholesome retirement of fun, excitement and longevity with your family and loved ones. In friendship. Robert (Bob) C. Goodrum, Eufaula, AL Thanks to SlU for Caring To the Editor: On behalf of my deceased hus­ band, Mr. Joseph E. Olive and myself, I would like to express my sincerest appreciation to you and your organization for the manner in which the business affairs, such as insurance and benefits due after Joe's passing away, were expertly and professionally handled. The young lady—Angel—at the time in the Philadelphia office was of tremendous help to me and Without her help things would have been so much more difficult. Angel not only helped, but gave me com­ fort to get through this terrible loss. It was a great comfort to know someone cares at time like that. I am ever so grateful for all the union did in taking care of Joe's doctors' bills and hospital bills. As it was very costly, I couldn't have handled it without union help. I'm passing this on to other memibers to read so they will know the union did take care of my needs and showed concern which I am grateful for. My husband was dedicated to his work. In all the years he sailed I've known him to always be thoughtful of others first, and will­ ing to help others. I'm sure if 7?-: ^. Grace M. Olive, Pennsville, NJ To the Editor: I appreciate your immediate re­ sponse to the medical bills pay­ ment for my wife Janine Piorkowski ... in Freehold Area Hospital. Your prompt attention to these matters helped avoid and eased the tension I would have experienced. I thank you kindly. Jan Piorkowski, HoweU, NJ Editor's Note: This letter was for­ warded to the LOG by the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. Anibal Albe Retired SIU member, Anibal Albe, has recently communicated with the Seafarers LOG. He passed on his good wishes to his fellow union members and pensioners. Brother Albe is sbown bere in the picture he provided the Seafarers LOG. Cniayed AHending SIU School To the Editor: It's been a pleasure indeed to share with you ... the opportu­ nity to attend the wonderful Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School. The days went by and our knowledge got rich thanks to the guidance we got from our teachers good will. God bless you all. . 'J- • -I S Mi . Joseph A, Osorio, Piney Point, MD The Seafarers LOG welcomes Letters to the Editor from all union members, their families and pen­ sioners. On occasion, due to space limitations, it may not be possible to run a letter in its entirety. Anon­ ymous letters will not be pub­ lished. Send your Letters-to-the-Editor, articles, photographs, cartoons and questions to the LOG. . . . ,,, The Union's Tiniest Seafarer and Her Mom -mi She may be too young for Piney Point, but Alyssa Marie Rice seems to be starting out on the right track as the "Littlest Seafarer." Her uncle, Kevin Rice, is a QMED currently sailing aboard the William Roescb on the Great Lakes. The tiniest Seafarer's grandparents pro­ vided the LOG with this picture, in which Alyssa is shown with her mother, Kellie Rice. -jft, f-i �• '••,.••• • ." *•[... ".- ' • ' • ,. SEAFARERS 106 14 First Five Graduate from Shiphairdling Class Imagine being on the bridge as you are bringing a ship into the dock on a beautiful sunny day. Then picture yourself handling the same vessel at the same port trying to dock it during a windy, rain­ swept day. Imagine that you are doing this within minutes on the same day. That's what has happened to the first five graduates of the new Shiphandling Simulator course at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All five came away excited about the experience they had gone through. "We're SIU pioneers," said Able Seaman Anna Buyvid. "We're ac­ tually working out the bugs in the system." Buyvid, who earned five en­ dorsements during her three-month stay at Piney Point, said the course would be "beneficial for all upgraders." She felt all AB's should take the course as "its potential for growth is virtually unlimited." ^ . you can truly prepare . , . for un­ expected situations^ While two students were on the bridge working on a docking ex­ ercise, Ken Lusk, an SHLSS graduate, watched the graphic dis­ plays on a large projection screen. All discussed the data displayed which showed the ship's speed and position during the exercise. Lusk said that the time in the simulator beat textbook work. "It's one of the most beneficial courses for members of the deck department," he said. "In getting the actual feel of shiphandling and experience in dealing with unpre­ dictable factors such as winds and currents, I'll feel more confident on a real bridge." Another course graduate, Mi­ chael Weickert, hopes to use the course certificate to assist his ap­ plication for the Delaware Bay Pilots Association apprentice pro­ gram. Weickert and Corky Anavi- tate, both employed by Crowley in Philadelphia, were attending SHLSS for the first time. Anavitate, who is a docking pilot, was very impressed with the course. "We've done things here on the simulator that you may encounter once or twice in years of actual work," he said. "This is a great advantage for you can truly pre­ pare yourself for unexpected sit­ uations." Following their graduation, the students suggested to instructor Jim Brown that the course be expanded for more advanced training once the original course is well under way. Upgrader Rob Whytock (front), supervised by Coast Guard tester John Rogers, takes his own fin­ gerprints for documents required by the agency. TOKEN OF THANKS PRESENTED Hands-on training is a vital part of the new Shiphandling Simulator course at SHLSS. Able Seaman Anna Buyvid (left) and Captain Corky Anavitate work under the watchful eye of instructor Jim Brown. The first five graduates of the SHLSS Shiphandling Course show their certificates from the simulator bridge. From the left, are Corky Anavi­ tate, Ed Aldrete, simulator operators Cheryl Burgess and Jessie Holmes, Anna Buyvid, instructor Jim Brown, Ken Lusk and Michael Weickert. M.E.T. Class Takes Field Trip In order to experience what they had learned in the classroom, the students in the first SHLSS Ma­ rine Electronics Class got to take a field trip—or should we say, sea trip—to visit the operations aboard the M/V 2nd Lt. John Paul Bobo. The Bobo, an American Over­ seas Corporation vessel under a Military Sealift Command charter, has a sophisticated analog/digital monitoring system that can con­ tinuously sample temperature, pressure and switch status of more than 400 items throughout the ship. When they arrived, AMSEA Chief Electronics Specialist Bill Coe briefed the students on the system. The briefing included an overview of the automated moni­ toring capability and the modular layout of the EOS system. He m A HHAWS LICENSE showed the MET class the impor­ tance of being able to reqd the complex circuit diagrams as well as a demonstration of the Gould programmable process controller. The MET class also spent some time with Radio Electronics Offi­ cer Robert Thorn. He explained the duties of the REO as well as the purpose and function of each piece of equipment in the radio room. Thom also demonstrated the use of satellite communica­ tions. The students saw the computerbased capability of the Bobo. Among the many functions are accounting, personnel data, item tracking, word processing and much more. The students noted that personal computers were lo­ cated throughout the ship so the crew can have access wherever computer operations are needed. Finally, the students met with Captain Bill Abernathy, who has an interest in electronics and holds Able Seaman student Michael Gomes presents SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin with a solid silver sailing ship hand­ crafted in Indonesia. Gomes said he wanted to show the school his appreciation for all that it has done for him. an FCC Commercial Radio Op­ erators license with maritime en­ dorsements. SlU Chief Steward Cheryl Johnny welcomed the class into the galley during the visit. These members are the first class to graduate from the SHLSS Marine Electrical Technician course. Front row, from the left, are Dan John­ son, Roy Delay, Dan Mitchell, Sonja Clements, and instructor Rus Levin. In the back row, from the left, are Bill Barrineau, John J. Phillips, Gregorio Madera, Ken Browning and Rudolph Salvagio. v.. ^ rn. • �JUNE, 1989 's'/l'" *-'' ' ' .m ^SSx. ^ - .' - ' C35rf/',/ ' •s. • Hydraulics course material reviews fluids, actuators, control de­ vices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulics systems in marine equipment. The four-week course is open to QMED any rating SIU members. Pictured above are course instructor Bill Foley (left) and graduating students Don Busley, George Lindsay, Willie Franks and Mike Scardina. Tldrd mates course upgraders completed the Lundeberg School course and then took the Coast Guard exam. Student Rob Whytock said, "To pass the cuirent third mate exam, a ^eater knowledge of marine navigation is now needed, making, I believe, the aspect of classroom instruction indispensable." Completing the course taught by instructor Chuck Spense (standing) were (second row, left to right) W. Rodney Cofield, Darya M. Miller, Mike Plante, (first row, left to right) Jim Romeo, Rob Whytock, Gary Johnson, Mark Chris-^ tiansen. • • ra Refrigerated systems maintenance and o^ration course is open to QMED's, or individuals with refrigeration engineer and electrician endorsements or those with equivalent inland experience are eligible to take the six-week program. Completing the practical shop training which included the fabrication of a working refrigerator system from basic components are: (standing, left to right) Alberto Matos, Steve Miller, Curtis Jackson, Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), (front row, left to right) Chris Beaton, Tony Mohammed, Phil Neergaard. . course work covers cargtTproperti^ and emergency procedures, tanker development and production, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, tank cleaning and inert gas systems. Standing in the shop lathe are course instructor Jim Shaffer aefl) and graduating students Clay Firestine, Mark D. Field, Frank Bemer Jr. and Lonnie Isadore Carter. Seatift operations and maintenance course is a required course for upgraders. Deck members receive four weeks of instruction, while engine and steward members review the material in two weeks. Curriculum covers the unique aspects training required by the military of its private operators. Pictured in top photograph are (third row, left to right) Bryan Chan, Jeff Robertson, (second row, left to right) Hector Frederick, Sam Minor, Ramon Lirag and (kneel­ ing, left to right) Noel Lau, Curtis Aragon and Kevin Wade, Bottom photograph shows (third row, left to right) Robert Barbour, N. Allen Orrmins, Troy Swiger, Rick Natoli, (second row, left to right) Kevin Hare, Sindy Lou Davis, (kneeling, left to right) A. Suaxo, Timothy Hunt and Norman Armstrong. 'X' . i:' JH-': -. si'., ' '-a �SIAFARERS LOG 16 Letters to the Editor Support Merchant Marine Veteran Groups TQ the Editor: ... There seems to be a great to do over the denial of member­ ship to our merchant seamen by the VFW. This is a very sad sit­ uation in my opinion because there are, of course, many members of that organization who served our nation well. The fault and denial does not lie in the membership at large, but rather with the tunnel vision and lack of foresight on the part of their leadership. You can­ not expect much from the hearts of "little" men. There is a certain tragedy in any situation where one group of brave men attempts to bring greater glory to themselves at the expense of the service of another group. I have often wondered why all these supposed patriotic servicemen are blinded with ingrained mythology, why they have ceased the educa­ tional process in their lives. To Eugene Hall and all other seamen like him who have applied for membership and have again been kicked in the teeth by the VFW, I say you are going up the wrong gangway. I would agree that we must continue to battle for "equality" for Merchant Marine Vets, an equality that still does not exist with our men in many areas of veterans benefits. But the only way to obtain anything like equal­ ity is to join together in common cause. Instead of bothering with the VFW or the American Legion why don't you locate the local chapter of your Merchant Marine Veterans Groups and join up and take an active part in fighting for yourself and your shipmates. If you don't have a local chap­ ter, get in touch with a National Merchant Marine Veterans group and start a chapter. Then encour­ age your wives, girlfriends, ship­ mates and your children to get involved. Or get in touch with me, I could use your support to fight for you and your shipmates. I cian help you get in touch with Mer­ chant Marine Veterans groups in your area. For over 40 years, both the American Legion and the VFW did their level best to castigate the American merchant seaman. They did this through perpetrated ig­ norance. I would say that both of the above groups do much that is good for our country, but no amount of good can blot out the denial of recognition of men who were just as patriotic and coura­ geous as were many of their mem­ bers. So you join the Legion or the VFW if you cafe to. I will do so when they publish a public apol­ ogy for their 40-year castigation, of men like my late father. Wake up men and women, support your Merchant Marine Veterans groups, they need your support . . . Ian A. Miller, President, The Sons & Daughters of United States Merchant Mariners World War II - Korea - Vietnam, Kernersville, NC Editors Note: Anyone interested in contacting the Sons & Daugh­ ters of United States Merchant Mariners can write to the organi­ zation's president, Ian A. Miller, at the following address: 1806 Bantry Trail; Kernersville, NC 27284. Romeo Lupinacd Elected Culinary President - - - j.,.' LUNDEBER6 SCHOOL OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS FOR SUMMER VACATIONS The Seafarers Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship—located in Piney Point, MD—-has set aside rooms for SIU members and their families who wish to spend their vacation in scenic and historic St. Mary's County. The costs for room and board have been kept to a minimum, in order to provide union members with access to top notch vacation facilities without straining a family budget. A vaca­ tion stay is limited to two weeks. To apply, send the following application to the union's school. ROOM RATES: MEALS $30.00 per day $5,00 per day $5.00 per day Member Spouse Children $8.50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day '•.1% NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. r7 SiAFARCRS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name: _ S.S.#_ Address: • ^ Telephone # • Number in Party ^ Date of Arrival: 1st Choice 2nd Choice : ^ Stay is limited to 2 weeks Date of Departure -| I I Book# 3rd Choice Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center; Piney Point, MD 20674; or call 301-994-0010 LEGAL AID The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers who may have need for legal assistance. New York Howard Schulmah 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Alabama John Falkenberry SOON. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 322-1 lOO Simon, Wood & Crane ' 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. Mobile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 - California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Elevens 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci gives his acceptance speech as the newly elected president of the Professional Seafarers Culinary Associa­ tion. The group is the first and only chapter of the American Culinary Federation in the U.S. Merchant Marine. During the recent ceremony in Lexington Park, MD, Greg Herring was elected chairman of the board. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio presented Arsenio Gusilator with Chef of the Year honors. Listening to Lupinacci (right) is Bob Clinton, SHLSS Assistant Vice President. Member Spouse Children Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton & Associates, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 879-9842 Illinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Hemdon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 620950027 (618) 254-1127 Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein & Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 885-9994 Maryland Charles Hegman Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301) 539-6967 Massachusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508)283-8100 Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313)532-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313) 559-2110 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215)893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy ' 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-0101 Texas Marvin Peterson Archer & Waldner 2050 America Tower 2929 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019 (713) 523-4455 Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Paul's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 Washington Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 Seattle, WA 98119 (206)285-3610 �JUNE, 1989 17 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan -"SZOI Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746NOTE: A detailed article e.xplaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. Magnuson Dies at 84 Continued from page 10 Towards the end of his career, Magnuson worked closely with Paul Hall, the late president of the Seafarers International Union of North America, to enact legisla­ tion that would guarantee. Magnuson was known as one of the hardest working senators on Capitol Hill, and was legendary for his blunt language. He once told a reporter that the Senate was divided into "show horses" and "work horses." He also said, "If you got the votes, you don't need a speech. And if you need a speech, you don't have the votes." He was elected to the Washing­ ton House in 1932. He briefly served as a U.S. attorney in Se­ attle in 1934 and was King County prosecuting attorney from 1934 to 1936, when he won his first term in the U.S. House. Magnuson won his first race for the Senate in 1944, and served six consecutive terms until he was defeated in 1980, when Ronald Reagan swept in with a landslide. Magnuson was one of the first politicians to speak out against the growth of flag-of-convenience fleets, which he said posed a se­ rious threat to the security of this nation. ,. - —.'vr-i.-j-'-i-r"? Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree-, ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financiaf records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect yoiir contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publish­ ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials,, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers^. Consequently , no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creedi color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD siipports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason ofthe above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. •• • . V" .Ji If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. •LZ'' ' ... Turecamo Philly Division Signs With SIU Turecamo recently opened for business in the port of Philadelphia. Its crewmemhers, are SIU men, ^Pictiired above is Deckhand Micky Hunt on Turecamo's Tug Devon, Left are two of Turecamo's Philly vessels: (rear) Tug McGraw and (for­ ward) Betty Jean Turecamo. Union Members Missing Maii Should Contact Headquarters To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulle­ tins and other communications from the SIU's head­ quarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquarters to be a member's permanent residence. Other Changes—Notify HQ SIU members who have changed their names should also notify headquarters, individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incorrectly noted on current mailings, contact headquarters. All of the above communication with the union's national office can be accomplished by filling out the form next to this article and mailing it to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, ATT: SIU Ad­ dress Correction Department. SIU members can also • fill out change of address cards at any union hall. PLEASE PRINT HOME ADDRESS Date: This will be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This address should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. I I I I I I I I I I- Social Security No. Phone No. ( _L • Area Code Your Full Name Apt. or Box # Street • Active SIU Member Book Number other State City ZIP • SIU Pensioner ^ I Please check one: I I • This is a change of address I • This is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address I • I am receiving more than one copy of the LOG I I I 6/89 (Signed). I L. ' -t ' :L. i -f • . ,• 'y. m 'V;> "'im �SEAFUim LOG 18 Twenty-five Veteran Seafarers Ok^d Fer Pensien Benefits , 'rS'.'''-7V V""' • I Twenty-five SIU mem­ bers, some of whom be­ gan going to sea as teen­ agers prior to World War II, have been granted pen­ sions by the Seafarers Pension Plan. Many of these long-time members helped build the foundation of the SIU during the union's early years. The pension checks they will receive every month is an indication how far the SIU has come in providing for its membership over the years. Deep Sea JOSEPH ALVES Joseph Alves, 65, of Haywood, CA sailed as an oiler, assistant electrician, engine utility and fireman/ water tender. He began his shipping career with Eastern Steamship in 1941. Pensioner Alves last sailed aboard SeaLand's Portland. CHARLES E. RAGGETT Charles E. Raggett, 54, of Pasadena, TX sailed aboard the Sabine, the Overseas Arctic, the Adonis and the Steel Record. Brother Raggett sailed in the deck and engine department, holding the positions of wiper and oiler, OS and AR. : \ - -V-' ' ^•'4':'[V. MACK CHAPMAN JR. Mack Chapman Jr., 61, held his first maritime job in 1944. Brother Chapman, of Rrookeland, TX, sailed in the deck department as bosun, AR/Quartermaster, AR, deck maintenance and OS. Seafarer Chapman also sailed as a messman and wiper. Among the vessels on which Brother Chapman had voyages were the Maiden Creek, the Alcoa Roamer and the Adonis: OLFIDIO ESQUIVEL Olfidio Esquivel, 61, of Wharton, TX worked as a merchant mariner from 1945 to 1988. Brother Esquivel had voyages on such vessels as the Ogden Leader, the Alcoa Pioneer and the SeaLand Bienville. Brother Esquivel sailed as chief steward, chief cook, wiper and AR. JOHN H. FURR John H. Funr, 62, of Malvern, AK sailed as a bosun and AR. Among the vessels on which Brother Purr sailed were the Falcon Princess, the Reaver State and the Overseas Alaska. Pensioner Purr's last voyage was with the Spirit of Texas in April. JAMES HAYNIE James Haynie, 69, of Tangier, VA was employed last on the Overseas Harriet in 1988. During his sea-going career. Brother Haynie sailed as bosun, AR and AR/QMED. Pensioner Haynie worked on such vessels as the Liberty Wave and the Sea-Land McLean. WILLIAM R. HORNE William R. Home, 63, lives in Hiawassee, GA. As an SIU member, he sailed as bosun, AR, deck maintenance, OS, carpenter and wiper. Brother Home sailed on vessels such as the Council Grove, the Steel Architect and the Westem Rancher. He later became a member of MERA, District 2. Pensioner Home's last voyage was as master of the Ranger (Ocean Carriers). PHILIP L. HUSS Philip L. Huss, 66, of Mount Holly, NJ worked most recently on the Sea-Land Discovery. He held numerous engine department ratings. Among them were chief electrician, electrician/crane maintenance, assistant electrician, pumpman/OS, QMED/pumpman, chief pumpman, wiper, FWT, engine maintenance, oiler, deck engineer and pumpmanmachinist. JAN KACHEL Jan Kachel, 65, resides in Berry Creek, CA. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Patriot in 1985. He worked in the engine department as QMED, fireman/watertender, wiper and oiler. Brother Kachel sailed on such vessels as the Long Reach, the Beatrice and the Steel Design. EDWARD J. KILFORD JR. Edward J. Kilford Jr., 72, of Seattle, WA sailed as a steward/ baker. The Oregon native sailed most recently on the Stuyvesant. Among the vessels on which Brother Kilford worked were the Steel Engine, the Wingless, the L^ayette and the Newark. FRANCIS LEE Francis Lee, 65, of Baltimore, MD last sailed on the Ogden Challenger in 1982. Joining the SIU in 1960, Brother Lee sailed in the engine department as a QMED, oiler,, maintenance utility and \viper. In the steward department. Pensioner Lee sailed as a steward utility, messman and salon pantry. He had voyages on such ships as the Royal Oak, the Cabins and the Alcoa Marketer. Keichi Kakuda, 68, last sailed on the President Tyler in 1988. A native of Hawaii, he began sailing in 1949. Brother Kakuda worked as a messman, and was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He served aboard vessels such as the Gus Damell and the President Van Ruren. Brother Kakud lives in the Bronx, NY. EDGAR F. MITCHELL Edgar F. Mitchell, 59, of Mobile, AL retired from his position as a shore gang crane electrician for Sea-Land in 1988. Brother Mitchell had also sailed earlier as an oiler, wiper and fireman/watertender. Brother Mitchell's sea-going career included voyages on the WUd Ranger, the Morning Light and the Monticello. SAMUEL N. SMITH HENRY W.LEE Henry W. Lee, 67, sailed most recently in January 1989 aboard the Long Lines. Brother Lee spent 13 years with the SIU sailing as engine storekeeper, oiler, fireman/water tender, oiler/utility and engine/utility. He sailed on such vessels as the American Pride and the Steel Recorder. Pensioner Lee resides in Aiea, HI. CANDIDO LIAL Candido Lial, 64, sailed with the SIU from 1953 through 1984. The Navy veteran worked aboard vessels such as the Del Oro, the David E. Day and the Gadsden. Brother Lial sailed in the engine department and held many ratings including chief electrician, chief pumpman, pumpman/ machinist and fireman/ watertender. Pensioner Lial now lives in Houston, TX. GEORGE MALONE KEICHI KAKUDA JAMES D. MC CART James D. McCart, 66, worked last on a Sea-Land vessel in 1988. Brother McCart sailed as a steward, messman and steward utility. Pensioner McCart sailed aboard vessels such as the Whitehall, the Long Beach, the Panama and the Baltimore. He lives in San Francisco, CA. George Malone, 65, of Houston, TX sailed last with SeaLand in 1988. Sailing in the steward department. Brother Malone held the ratings of steward/ baker, cook, assistant cook, cook/baker, third cook and mess utility. Among the vessels on which Pensioner Malone sailed are the Overseas Natalie, the Mount Washington and the President Grant. Samuel N. Smith, 71, of San Francisco, CA sailed last on the President Taft in 1988. He joined the merchant marine in 1942, and sailed in all three departments. Brother Smith worked as a machinist, oiler, cook, utility messman, AB, OS, steward/ baker and chief steward. Brother Smith made trips aboard vessels of the following companies: Royal Prime, Delta, Matson and Coastwise Line. ELMOOR F. STEWART Elmoor F. Stewart, 55, last sailed on the SeaLand Endurance in 1988. A resident of San Francisco, CA, he began sailing in 1959. Brother StQ,ward sailed in the following positions: fireman, oiler, wiper, AB, fireman / watertender and deck/engine utility. Brother Stewart's voyages included trips made aboard the Galveston, the Constitution and the Philadelphia. JACK S^AYLOR ^ it^ Jack S. Taylor, 61, of Baltimore, MD shipped years from 1966 to 1988. He sailed on vessels of Alcoa, James, F.M. Stevenson, Calmar and Sea-Land. Brother Taylor held numerous ratings including AB, OS, wiper, cable/OS, deck maintenance and bedroom utility. DAVID VAN HORN David Van Horn, 61, of Jacksonville, FL worked last aboard Crowley Maritime's Ambassador in 1989. He began his maritime career in 1953 and held numerous ratings in the deck and engine departments. Brother Van Horns ratings included AB, OS, QMED, engine utility and wiper. Pensioner Van Horn's also sailed on vessels such as the City of Alma and the Del Campo. FRANCISCO VEGA Francisco Vega, 66, sailed last on the Caguas (Puerto Rico Marine Management). Brother Vega began his sea-going career in 1942. He served as an OS and QMED, but worked mostly in the steward department. His ratings in that department included chief steward, cook/baker, chief cook, second cook, third cook and utility messman. Brother Vega sailed aboard vessels such as the Golden Fleece, the Cape Mohican, the Puerto Rico and the Shickshinny. Pensioner Vega makes his home in Puerto Rico. SADAK WALA Sadak Wala, 68, was born in Indonesia and makes his home Brooklyn, NY. He sailed aboard vessels such as the Atlantic Spirit, the Brooklyn and the Southern Cross. Brother Wala sailed in the engine department, holding the ratings of chief electrician, crane maintenance electrician, chief engineer/reefer, fireman, oiler and fireman/ watertender. Earl De Rosia, 65, of Alpena, MI sailed as a porter, wiper and second cook. He sailed aboard the Townsend (Cement Division National) and the ST Crapo (National Gypsum). Brother De Rosia retired in April. WILLIS D. LAWRENCE Willis D. Lawrence, 62, worked last aboard the Nicolet in January 1989. He began sailing with SIU companies in 1957. Brother Lawrence served in the engine department as a QMED, fireman, oiler and engine maintenance. He sailed with American Steamship, Amersand and Gartland. Pensioner Lawrence lives in Escanaba, MI. �• '• •'•' •" ,, X' JUN[, 1989 19 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 1-31, 1989 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York Philadelphia i Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmingtpn Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DEGK DEPARTMENT •••:' • . 29 6 • 2 25 10 2 . 7 . 1 0 I 2 1 0 0 8 . • 1. • • . 1 9 I 4 1 11 2 • 4 11 3^ '2 3 •• ' • 2 , 1 3 8 ,:-3. • '• 3 0 24 8 4 26 5,, 8 . •5 4 8 35 6 •4 6 20 10 6 29 13 7 6 13 3 2 7 1 6 2 21 3 6 33 4 3 4 \2 0 0 15 2 0 \ ; 4. ; 3 6 8 5 3 5• 5 6 41 10 8 11 0 1 0 ' 3 5 3 • 2 2 " 1 201 51 55 • 252 72 54 54 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 21 4 0 " 13 3 1 3 2 0 0 , 1 ••• 1 • 0 - 1 ' 2-"'" 7 ^ 2 1 7 .. 0 \-v2 1 1 3 . 1 4 - 2 2 . 0 3. 1 0 2 0 3 5 17 3 6 11 5 4 1 10 :• 2 ^ " 1 18 2 3 4 10 4 6 18 4 6 7 7 :••• 2 0 12 2 2 1 17 , • 3' •• 1 18 4 1 9 5 0 0 7 0 0 •••• 3 2 4 3 4 6, ••1 1 9 5 1 18 8 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 •••: 0 1 .. 4 1 0 2 2 0 112 38 22 136 41 27 37 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 43 2 0 7 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 " 3 5 0 4 2 , 0 2 I 1 2 6 1 : 2 1 5 0 1 • 2 0 0 1 12 2 •. 1 3 4 ,2• 1 0 11 " 2 7 : 12 0 .iX : 2 5 2, ; 24 2 10 0 0 • ; -iMil • 20 7 0 15 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 3. 0 1 8 16 24 4 16 12 54 ' • • 0 ::f-:T' 12 14 0 2 7:;.;^ A ^7;'0... : 0 X:l. ^ • 0 0 3 ¥^•^0 ; - 2 0 0 25 . 109 48 127 42 22 89 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Piney Point. Totals Totals All Departments V mm. • 11 0 m 0 0 78 518 230 264 13 4 1 •' 10 3 3 2 0 . A 4 8 1 •5 11 10 7 11 16 5 6 5 6 4 1 1 8 7 4 5 2 0 5 : >:•••' .2 90 66 41 5 0 d-l-2 A . •V, 4 7 : 8 7 1 25 . 3 21 4 28 5 5 12 26 . 7 . •• 7 0 7 1 . 30 4 0 1 . 5 • 6 216 60 1 0 1 2 0 7 3 7 2 2 0 13 1 1 5 45 8 1 : • • • 4 •: • 5 ' 0 y 3 6 26 r •, 2' 19 5: 72 10 X:yi:L3 ^ • 27 •2 7 0 13 43 31 0 0 7 6 '• 4 258 88 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 2 1 1 25 0 0 0 38 33 1 20 2, dM: 3 3 46 4 2 1 99 l;; Xio. 3 1 6 6^ 2 80 2 9 17 9 . 40 40 45 33 51 . 17 3 38 0 2 386 6 6 0 9 ;7 -7" 2 1 1 112 •' 5" 0 5 162 1 2 11 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 15 1 •;.:2 563 273 258 180 1,026 0 3 13 7 14 16 15 9 78 7 2 2 191 • 5 1 15 12 vl7 4 6 0 142 ^ 6 1 1 228 436 377 Totals All Departments *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month Shipping in the month of May was down from the month of April. A total of 1,274 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels.'Of the 1,274 Jobs shipped, 563 Jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 180 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,077 Jobs have been shipped. Honthly membership Meetings Deep Sea, lakes. Inland Wafers 7',vfp©i Piney Point Monday, July 3 New York Wednesday, July 5 Philadelphia Wednesday, July 5 Baltimore Thursday , July 6 Norfolk Thursday, July "6 Jacksonville Thursday, July 6 Algonac Friday, July 7 Houston Monday, July 10 New Orleans Tuesday, July 11 Mobile Wednesday, July 12 San Francisco Thursday, July 13 Wilmington Monday, July 17 Seattle Friday, July 21 San Juan Thursday, July 6 St. Louis Friday, July 14 Honolulu Friday, July 14 Duluth Wednesday, July 12 Jersey City Wednesday, July 19 New Bedford Tuesday, July 18 Cadt port's meeting starts at 10:30 aM, Personals • l' ; . . LARRY WENTWORTH BRENT SR. Anyone with information regarding Larry Wentworth Brent Sr. is asked to contact his son, Larry Wentworth Brent Jr. at (202) 635-4821. Brent Sr. is a former merchant seaman who sailed during World War II and most likely shipped out of New York or other East Coast ports. WARREN J. RECK Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Warren J. Reck is asked to get in touch with his sister. Write to Flor­ ence M. Payne, 3209 28th Street, Me­ ridian, MS 39305. GEORGE WBLLIAM LEE PHILLIPS Release contact Judy as soon as pos?Mle at (617) 776-6535. DONALD H.HORN Your half-sister, Betty Jane Tabor, would like to get in touch with you. Please write her at 35 Echo Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532, or phone (205) 928-1650. SURVIVORS OF S.S. ROBERT E. LEE Captain James E. Wise Jr., USN (Ret), is interested in cont^ting sur­ vivors of the S.S. Robert E. Lee which was sunk by the German U-boat, U166, off New Orleans on July 30,1942. Anyone wishing to contact Captain Wise should write him at 6118 Red­ wood Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310, LARRY EWINGS AND RAYMONDJONES Thanks for all the moral support. Good luck to two of the best guys I've eyer sail^ with. Karen Botolo. y ' -A r?..' �SEAFARERS LOG 20 Seafarm lutemaHonal Umon Dinttoif Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 1-31, 1989 DECK DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington, Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 3 0 ,0 • -•"/I. 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , < "0 ' 16 0 0 0 0 0 ^0 1 0 0 1 26 V 0 0 52 \ "i ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 22 ^ 0 1 ".f .,Tf» • 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 - » ^ 0 27 0, 0 1 0 0, 0 0 0 9 0 0 13 46 0 60 0 0 1 0 0 0 76 0 '''L 0 0 0 12 0 ,6;y 23 0 0 0 .2 0 0 0 0 .:S 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 ,0 - is 39 . 1 0 120 0 ity ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore ; Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 m0 0 16 0 0 •;yO'.^ •:rm 1 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 u .0 0 0 0 0 0 10 6 1 0 0 0. 0 . u 0 0 0 0 '::0' 0 W; :,:o:- 0 39 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore I J Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 . Totals All Departments 80 23 50 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 ";0 0 50 BBA• 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 :^ 2 0 0 _ 1 0 0 0 1 •••V-- 0« 6 2 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 iidl?: M'ti 2 11 ^ ^ 29 0 0 • 1 0 0 0 0 ... 0 .^3-5 0 0 3 0 0 0 9 B'm12 181 81 89 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes MAY 1-31, 1989 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac NP—Non Priority L—Lakes •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups AH Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP 0 18 0 0 0 25 27 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 36 19 0 14 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 24 5 0 11 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 . • fA J.V-- / '' ^ >- 51 ,1 .• . • " .\-: • 4 26 yv'", Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 V"!' NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. , New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-661)0 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 BA By''.."- ' • (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 . : Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE ''' '' ^ ^ 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 " "^5 ^ - • (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS •X . 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 'c'y WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 •'r-v-i-v' Totals All Departments 0 56 41 0 68 28 0 55 56 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. .5- Mkhael Sacco, President Josefb StxKO, Executive Vice President joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 • (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 ;; DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Ccioke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 "'K (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4874 . �" AMERICAN EAGLE (Pacific Gulf Marine), March 28—Chairman Benedict Born, Secretary Lincoln Pinn. Ship's chairman reported some dis­ puted OT and next payoff will be in Morehead City, NC. Ship's reporter said ice machine needs work to make it fully operational. Deck dele­ gate discussed disputed OT and asked for clarification on Lincoln's Birthday pay. Communication was . read from SIU Vice President of Contracts on EPA adjustment. Un­ der new business, a question was asked on whether EPA adjustments had been discontinued. Additional information on the subject was re­ quested. Next ports: Morehead City, NC and Charleston, SC. Editor's note: In u letter to the ship's chairman, SIU Vice President of Contracts stated that in April 1988, when the Navy issued a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for the operation of the American Eagle, there was no provision for an EPA. Therefore, the Union included in the new bid a two percent increase in the second and third 17-month contract options. BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), March 28—-Chairman George B. Kahn, Secretary Rudy DeBoissiere, Educa­ tional Director Spiro Perdikis. Drug testing procedures were discussed under old business. Ship's chairman advised crewmembers the new drug testing procedures go into effect April 1, 1989 and added SIU is fight­ ing the regulations in court. Crewmembers discussed their opposition to government-forced drug testing procedures. Educational director urged members to learn all they can by attending Piney Point and said education in the maritime field is a must to be prepared for ships of to­ morrow. He also stressed impor­ tance of contributing to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. A special vote of thanks was given to Bosun Kahn for a smooth running ship. Special thanks went to the chief steward and chief cook for ex­ cellent food service—five star feed­ ing. Engine room gang also received recognition for being the best in the world. Next port: New York. CAROLINA (PRMMI), March 19Chairman S. Krawczynski, Secre­ tary R.R. Maldonado, Engine Dele­ gate James Porter, Steward Delegate John M. Platts. Ship's chairman re­ ported everything running smoothly, no beefs and next port would be New Orleans for payoff. Deck, en­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Under good and welfare, steward thanked crew for keeping messroom and pantry clean. Nexfport: New Orle­ ans. aUUlLESTON (Apex Marine), March 11—Chairman R. Waiters, Secre­ tary Frank Costango, Educational Director A. Alexakis, Deck Delegate J. Mele, Engine Delegate B. Bukis, Steward Delegate W. Lau. Meeting called to discuss engine room situa­ tion. Ship's chairman noted every­ one has conducted himself very well "• *1 . r""*:'" JUNE, 1989 AMBASSADOR (CCT), March 29Chairman Carlos Spina, Secretary Paul Lighten. Ship's chairman re­ ported payoff scheduled for follow­ ing day, nice trip and no stowaways. No beefs or OT disputes reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under good and welfare, crew dis­ cussed contacting union's patrolman about delayed sailing in every port, changing sailing time every hour— sometimes from two hours to 10 hours. Thanks was given to steward department for good chow and cook out. Next port: Port Everglades, FL. r." under the difficult circumstances. Under the excellent leadership of Chief Engineer Paul McCarthy, a fire was extinguished quickly and with no injuries. The (Toast Guard and company were notified of the accident by captain, who informed crewmembers that they would not be permitted to place any phone calls. Ship's chairman suggested all members discuss situation with union representatives and attorneys. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward dele­ gates. Under new business, the issue of improperly working locks on per­ sonnel quarters was raised by J. Korcha. It was suggested that they be checked and fixed, as they could be unsafe in event of an emergency. Under good and welfare, crew thanked steward department for their work under very trying circum­ stances. They prepared and served meals of good quality, on time and without missing one. Next port: Jacksonville, FL. 21 Guam. Education director said members should go to Piney Point. No beefs or dispiited OT reported in any department. Under good and welfare,' it was noted that the Falcon Leader is still working trip-by-trip and taking fuel and stores trip-bytrip. The steward department is doing an excellent job with the stores they receive. Next port: Java. FIRST LT. JACKLUMMUS (Amsea), March 19—-Chairman Ed Stoelzel, Secre­ tary Mark Fuller, Deck Delegate James LaSalle, Engine Delegate Reuben Grendahl, Steward Delegate Deborah Moyer. Under old business it was reported the union=s patrol­ man had settled engine department beef. Ship's treasurer said $122 in ship's fund. Deck, engine, steward delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted Ot. Communications were distributed to crewmembers. Under good and welfare, comments were made about cleanliness in elevator and lounge. Digest of Ships Meetings The Mlowing ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SIU receives each month from Its ships around the world. Ships' minutes are reviewed hy the Union's Contract Department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed hy the Union upon receipt of the ship's minutes. COURIER (Ocean Carriers), March 18—Chairman Carlos H. Canales, Deck Delegate William J. Eden, Steward Delegate Carolyn J. Sisneros. During education director report Pumpman J.J. Quintet suggested all eligible members take advantage of the crane class at Piney Point. Ship's treasurer reported a new pop­ corn popper was purchased for ship. A suggestion was made to have an arrival pool at next port, $5 per chance. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Deck representative said his group has three new crewmembers. Engine department reported new delegate had been elected. Under new busi­ ness, chief cook said spare parts have been ordered for galley. During good and welfare report, chief cook requested more tender meat in fu­ ture stores. Crewmembers asked for world news from the radio operator. Ship is being cleaned top-to-bottom by all crewmembers working over­ time. A vote of thanks was given to steward department for fine meals and wonderful cookouts. Next port: Singapore. FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk Manage­ ment), April 2—Chairman Joseph Saxon, Secretary Charles Miles, Reading Clerk Jack Singletary, Treasurer C- Miles, Deck Delegate R. DeVirgileo, Engine Delegate C. Taylor, Steward Delegate Fred N. Lindsey. Educational director re­ ported he is still awaiting response to his letter. No beefs or disputed OT reported by three department delegates. Under new business, crewmembers noted need, for a new TV or repair of old one. Under good and welfare, steward department was thanked. lALCON LEADER (Seahawk Manage­ ment), March 19—Chairman Clar­ ence Burgo, Secretary William Justi, Educational Director Woodrow Heslip. Deck Delegate Raymond Vicafi, Engine Delegate Archie Bligen, Steward Delegate Phil Livingston. Ship's chairman read all documents concerning new Coast Guard drug testing program. Ship's reporter said ship is on its way to Java and from there it will sail to Subic Bay and GREAT LAND (lOT), March 19—Chairman George Yukmir, Secretary Treasurer Jesus Laxamana, Deck Delegate Gregory M. Hill, Engine Delegate Louis Diesso, Steward Delegate William Stronft. Under old business, donations to emergency and communications fund were dis­ cussed. Ship's chairman reported on drug testing and COBRA rules of the Seafarers Welfare Fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported in any of the three departments. A written resolution was passed sup­ porting development of oil reserves in the Arctic National Wildlife Re­ serve. Under new business, crew discussed new drug testing proce­ dures required by the government. The value of COBRA was also re­ viewed. Under good and welfare, crevy said steward department had done a very fine job and entire group would miss Jesus Laxamana, the best baker the ship has ever had. Next port: Anchorage, AK. GROTON (Apex Marine), March 26Chairman Scott Hudson, Secretary Nazareth Battle, Educational Direc­ tor A.R. Gardner, Deck Delegate Jose F. Caballero, Engine Delegate Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Delegate Michael Hammock. Ship's chairman reported ship would be going into Norfolk Shipyard for one day for re­ pairs to the rudder. Ship's reporter urged all crewmembers to contribute to SPAD to help union fight for a stronger merchant marine. Educa­ tional director stressed need to prac­ tice safety at all times. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported everything is running smoothly and no disputed OT. Under good and welfare, a vote of thanks was given to steward and chief cook for very good food. The steward extended a vote of thanks to crew for their help in keeping messrooms clean. Next port: Stapleton, NY. GUAYAMA (PRMMI), March 9Chairman P. Dornes, Reporter Paul Stubblefield, Educational Director R. Tompkins, Deck Delegate R.S. Davis, Engine Delegate E. Kent, Stewards Delegate J. Bellamy. Ship's chairman said payoff would be in New Orleans, and information >•. ' i' concerning clinic card for drug test­ ing and other information would be posted in messhall. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Under head­ quarters report, pension benefits were discussed. Under good and welfare, it was noted that all is well. LAWRENCE H. GIANELIA (Ocean Shipholding Inc.), March 5—Chairman Pete Huisebosch, Secretary J. Price, Educational Director A. John, Deck Delegate David Clement, Engine Delegate Richard Williams, Steward Delegate Clarence Jones. The fol­ lowing items were reported under old business: A repair list has been posted in crew lounge since last meeting. Galley pressure cooker was repaired but is still not working properly. The captain will be in­ formed that the messhall freezer has been inoperative for more than three months. Parts have been ordered twice and will be ordered again if they are not received by the end of the voyage. Ship's chairman said things are going real well and every­ one is happy to be back on a. coast­ wise run after nearly a year-and-a^ half in the Far and Middle East. He said ship is scheduled to go into shipyard at end of this voyage and there was still no definite word on whether creW would be paid off at that time. Ship's treasurer reported $110 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported in any depart­ ment. A motion was made to substi­ tute life insurance coverage for war risk bonds when in a war zone. Un­ der new busiriess, crewmembers were reminded not to throw plastic items over side. Garbage cans for plastic have been placed at various locations aboard ship. They will be disposed of ashore. Company has ' agreed to help adhere to these regu­ lations by sending only biodegrada­ ble bags rather than plastic. Under good and welfare, everyone was asked to help take care of new washer by not overloading it or leaving it unattended while doing wash when ship is rolling. The edu­ cation director volunteered to start an arrival pool to rebuild ship's fund. Next port: Corpus Christi, TX. >• " . M ^ J:- V:.- V' ; .V": HUMACAO (PRMMI), March 22Chairman Lancelot B. Rodriguez, Reporter H. Galicki, Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate H. Yaekel, Engine Delegate O. Flores, Steward Delegate M. Robles. Under old business, air conditioning and heat problem in AB's room was discussed. It was noted that oil fumes are still found in another room. Chairman reported that air conditioner and heat problem was not resolved. He also said vessel would pay off in Baltimore and union patrolman would be there. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward delegates. Drug testing letter was read and posted. Under good and welfare, it was reported that everything is run­ ning smoothly. Crewmembers were asked to keep messrooms and pan­ try clean and to keep shoreside workers out of messhall in San Juan. Vote of thanks for steward depart­ ment's job well. Next port: Balti­ more, MD. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Marine), March 23—Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Re­ porter J. Tucker, Educational Direc­ tor N. Lorry, Treasurer T. Gocilas, Deck Delegate Kadu P. Amat, En­ gine Delegate A. Bruno, Steward Delegate Franklyn Cordero. Teddy Dallas was designated ship's treas­ urer for this voyage. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck,'en­ gine or steward delegates. A vote of thanks was extended to steward de­ partment for a job well done. - , i? '.f '-V i* 'j'l �«iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwff7ttlpii>^^ „....,, ^ ^^ - ^,=. « «^r, T-- SiAfijittEftS X0|5 K- EDWIN L. BROWN Pensioner Felix Aponte, 75, died on May 5 in Puerto Rico. Brother Aponte sailed as a bosun, and worked on such vessels as the Albany, the Brooklyn and the Detroit. He joined the union in Puerto Rico in 1947. Brother Aponte walked picket lines for the union in 1961 and served as ship's chairman aboard the Borinquen in 1975. He became a recertified bosun at the Lundebeiig School in 1975. Brother Aponte retired in 1979. •.«,>• , • ;! , '7 - • > :rV ^££::d:r m ' p , AS^- Pensioner Edwin L. Brown, 84, died January 9 in a convalescent home in fountain View, CA. Born in Illinois, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Brown worked as a steward, chief cook, cook/baker and messman. Brother Brown shipped with SlU-contracted companies Waterman, Isthmian and Seatraders. His wife preceded him in death. He was a resident of Sunnyvale, CA. WILLIAM BROWN Pensioner William Brown, 69, died May 6. Bom in Jamaica, WILLIAM AYCOCK he started Pensioner sailing in William 1947, and joined the SIU in Aycock, New York in 1963. He sailed 66, died of in the steward department cardio­ aboard such vessels as the pulmonary Robin Trent, the Steel arrest on Voyager and the Steel April 17. Director. Brother Brown also Bom in Georgia, Brother worked ^a laborer for Aycock served in the Navy. Bethlehem Steel. lie retired He joined the union at the from shipping in 1971.' New York hall in 1957, and sailed in the deck department as a bosun and AB. He EDWIN M. CHRISTIAN served as ship's chairman on Pensioner the Point Margo and ship's Edwin M. delegate on the Overseas Christian, Rose. Brother Aycock 68, died completed fire fitting at the April 16. Military Sealift Command A resident School in Earle, NJ, and of Rome, became a recertified bosun GA, he through the union's school at applied for his SIU book in Pihey Point. He retired in New York in 1945. Brother 1984. A resident of Seattle, Christian sailed as a bosun he is survived by his sister, and AB aboard such vessels Margaret Barry. as the Allegiance and the Robert Lee. He served as a ship's delegate on the GUILLERMO BACHILLER supertanker Manhattan. MCS Pensioner Guillermo Brother Christian retired in Bachiller, 65, died of 1983. Burial took place in cardiopulmonary arrest East View Cemetery in February 26 in San Juan, PR. Rome. He is survived by his A resident of Santurce, PR, wife, Irene. he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959. He WILLIAM S. COSTA sailed as a messman from Pensioner 1945 to 1972 with American William S. President Lines, Matson and Costa, 66, Weyerhaeuser. Brother passed Bachiller retired in 1973. away on Pensioner Bachiller is May 7 of survived by his wife, Irene cardio­ Figueroa. respiratory arrest. A native of HENRK A. BJERRING Middleboro, MA, he began Pensioner Henrik A. his shipping career in 1952 Bjerring died February 28, and joined the union in 1989. Bom in Norway, he Boston in 1958. Brother became a U.S. citizen and Costa sailed as a messman served in the Navy. Brother and steward utility on such Bjerring joined the union in vessels as the Baltimore, the New Yoric in 1947, and USNS Neches and the Orion served as a ship's delegate Clipper. He retired in 1985, on many of his voyages. He and lived in Newport, RI. sailed in the deck Brother Costa was buried in department, holding the Notre Dame Cemetery in following positions: third Fall River, MA. His niece, mate, bosun and AB. Cynthia Kuhn, survives him. Pensioner Bjerring sailed on such vessels as the BERTRAND DONALDSON Charleston, the Brooklyn and MCS Pensioner Bertrand the Anchor^e. Brother Donaldson, 74, died of lung Bjerring retired in 1976. cancer March 15. Bom in Arkansas, the Seattle resident was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He began working as a messman in 1945, and sailed on vessels of SlU-contracted companies: Alaska Steamship Co., Amermail and Matson. Brother Donaldson retired in 1973. His wife, Tammie, survives him. OTIS N. EDWARDS Pensioner Otis N. Edwards, 84, died May 5. A native of Louisiana, he received his SIU book in Mobile in 1938. A former millwright, he sailed in the engine department as fireman, oiler and watertender. Brother Edwards sailed aboard such vessels as the Penn Exporter, the Seatrain Georgia and the Maiden Creek. He retired in 1970. MATTHEW EURISA Pensioner Matthew Eurisa died May 8 in New Orleans. Bom to Australian parents, he joined the SIU in 1953. Brother Eurisa retired in 1969 and resided in Metarie, LA. He is survived by his wife, Patricia. STANLEY GELAK Pensioner Stanley Gelak, 75, died on April 5 in Bristol, PA. He had cardiorespiratory failure. Bom in New York, he joined the union in 1941, and shipped with military convoys during World War II. He sailed as an OS in the deck department and as a messman in the steward department. Brother Gelak last sailed on the Sea-Land Finance in 1979. A resident of Levittown, PA, he is survived by his sister, Sophie Stevenson. LAMAR GRIBBON Lamar Gribbon, 58, died Febmary 5 inSlideU, LA. Bom in Penn­ sylvania, he sailed as a bosun and AB. Brother Gribbon sailed on such vessels as the Monticel Vermont, the Del Oro and the Del Umguay. A former draftsman, he served in the Navy before joining the union in San Francisco in 1962. His cremation took place at Security Crematory in New Orleans. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. LAWRENCE HANEY Lawrence R. Haney, 65, died on May 4. An Ohio native, he joined the union in New York in 1972. Brother Haney sailed as an assistant •, • !-'g: ..fey , ••••1"B'-'AII.I..I.II.J..U^^ ^ cook, steward utility and messman. He worked on such vessels as the Halcyon Panther, the Chatham and the Transoneida. EDWARD CRUZ HERRERO Edward Craz Herrero, 70, die^ January 27 in Oka, Tamuning, Guam. He lad pulmonary disease and emphysema. Bom in Agana, Guam, Seafarer Herrero worked as a steward utility on such vessels as the Potomac, the Long Beach and the Raphael Semmes. Brother Cmz was a resident of Agana Heights, Guam. Burial took place in Our Lady of Peace Memorial Gardens in Windward Hills, Guam. He is survived by his brother, Carlos, and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. t ROY J. JONES Roy J. Jones, 64, died April 3. Brother Jones joined the union in New York in 1947. During his sea-going career. Brother Jones sailed in all three departments. He worked as a bosun, AB, wiper and messman. From 1968 through 1984 he was a member of the Sea-Land shoregang in the OaklandSan Francisco area. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his sister, Carrie Burton, and his step-children, Caty Walsh, Jimmie Wood and Nancy Dixon. ALLEN MANUEL Allen Manuel, 65, passed away January 2. He last sailed aboard the Overseas Alaska in 1988. Brother Manuel spent 26 years sailing with the SIU. He held several ratings in the steward department beginning as a messman and working in the following positions: third cook, second cook and baker, steward/ baker and chief cook. A resident of Reeves, LA, Seafarer Manuel saUed on such vessels as the Cove Liberty, the Falcon Princess and the Royal Oak. He is survived by his wife, Gladys. JOHN J. METSNTT Pensioner John J. Metsnit, 84, died April 20 in Northport, NY. Brother Metsnit sailed as a ship's carpenter on the Steel Rover, '' ^ .'i, the Steel Executive and the Steel Surveyor. He retired in 1971. He was buried in Union Cemetery in Middle Island, NY. A resident of Brookhaven, NY, Brother Metsnit is survived by his wife, Hilda. JOHN EMIL MEYER MCS Pensioner John Emil Meyer, 90, died on March 20. Bom in Germany, he lived in Milpitas, CA. Brother Meyer was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He spent 50 years shipping, and worked as a chief baker for Matson, Gracensa and Baltimore Mail. Brother Meyer had been retired since 1967. He is survived by his wife, Gertmde. WILLIAM L. MITCHELL MCS Pensioner William L. Mitchell, 74, died April 5 in San Francisco. A native of Pennsylvania, he sailed for 30 years. Brother Mitchell belonged to the Marine Cooks and Stewards. Before retiring in 1983, he worked on such ships as the Flying Scud, the Korea Bear and the President Harrison. He is survived by a nephew, Harland Hoffman. FELIPE NARVAEZ Pensioner Felipe Narvaez, 69, died in Houston, TXon April 14 of cardio­ respiratory arrest. A native of San Antonio, he joined the SIU in Galveston in 1944. Brother Narvaez sailed as an AB and bosun on such vessels as the Zapata Ranger, the Del Mar and the Ft. Hoskins. He also sailed in the SIU's inland division, making voyages for G & H Towing. Brother Narvaez retired in 1983. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. ;• •"aA' •„ LUTHER JOHN PATEV Luther John Patin, 74, died of respiratory failure on March 1. A native of Bunkie, LA, he joined the union in 1958. Brother Patin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served in both the deck and steward departments. Brother Patin sailed aboard such vessels as the Morning Light, the Steel Director and the Del Rio. He was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose, LA. A resident of Metairie, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy. ^s,. • W^-i: �"P•".'%«>•-»-2-'•:••"»• ••v>-fr ->»?T"?"''"WWy-~r-r:"-riT,•' ••' . • i'.-. i •; ••-•• ,?.••?•.» a •• •,• ' •• •: ; • •>. • •' . . ~: •, • • ~ JUNE, m? »- . •••••.,; i' •.,; ..: ?. j.••<; , .,., v -••;•.. (•. 4. i. i. a ^ .;.- J: »• • -«. < >, ,•; / * .-. •, ™ Wy®fA-, T;-" <r ' ^ • 23 ) UPGRADING -' 'lUPiii^ ' t COURSE SCHEDUU iJH Pngnms Geared to Improve Job Skills And fromelo U,5. Moritime Induslry •i- ^ • tngind upgnding Codrios Check-In Date September 18 June 12 July 10 July 10 September 18 July 24 September 18 August 21 July 17 Course QMED—^Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maint. and Ops. Completkm Date December 8 July 21 September 1 August 18 October 27 October 13 October 27 September 15 September 8 n .. June through September 1989 The following is the current course schedule for June—December 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attendmgA SHLSS. *All students in the Engine Department will have two (2) weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Detk Upgrading Comes 1989 Adnit iducation Schedule Check-In Completion Date Date July 10 August. 18 September 4 October 13 " Third Mate July 10 October 13 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions for starting date) Open-ended, I day Radar Recerttficdtion i . ? ' (Contact Admissions for starting .. ,•* '.X.. a<' date) Limited Inland Licenses ^ ^ July 17 Septembers Lifeboat July 24 August 4 August 21 September 1 September 18 September 29 (This course is not offered as a LNG—Self-Study ,V separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regu­ larly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of toiirse, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. Check-In Completion Course Date Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) July 3 August 14 September 4 October 16 December 11 October 30 August 12 Adult Basic Education (ABAE) July 3 September 4 October 14 October 30 December 9 July 3 English as a Second Language (ESL) August 12 October 14 September 4 December 9 October 30 The Developmental Studies Glass (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) June 5 June 9 (Prior to FOWT) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course July 31 August 18 September 25 October 13 This Three week Course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. Course Able Seaman '• '• • • Stewmil Upgnding Cainm Check-In Completion Date Course Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (Contact Admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward. OfBce for starting date)* *A11 students in the Steward Program will have two (2) weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. (First) Address. (City) Seniority (Area Code) xVi, •' • • ' I • x,.?x:s.x • •- • "Vi /TT.f''"' •••:%' :.-'r • ' • ''tp- ••-i' f-p:• ,.;P'v • "S-ri-i'V.' CPR: • Yes No • VESSEL 4'll, V, ^^— ^ RATING HELD .->1: DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED EX.". Book #DepartmenL • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) DATE. SIGNATURE. I Am interesled in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsemeht(s) or License(s) Now Held. Course(s) Taken. -i't ' , Telephone. • Yes Last grade of school completed. No^ , With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Trainee Program: From. - Primary Language Spoken. Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member Q Pacific • if the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Social Security #. No • Date Available for training Mo./Day/Year (Zip Code) Completion Date November 6 July 3 Check-In Date September 25 May 29 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Firefighting: • Yes (Street) (State) XES: 0-:- Date of BirtiL (Middle) • §em0caHen Pngnn^^^ • Yes Upgnding Application (Last) Third Engineer Variable Speed DC Drives Hydraulics Limited Assistant/Chief Engineer Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: SUfAURS HARRY lUNKBiRG SCHOOi Of SamAHSHIP Name. 1.1 DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &.Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility Q Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding Q Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) V: -••A.-,:. •0's ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point, MD. 20674 . 'a • . "U '0 •"'•mi' f^ . 0 : -yt: • •. "'0 'i' i •). ''y- mm • -0. if P �SEUARCRS LOG SlU Announces Participation in Campaign to Find Missing Children ... 'J- ',;'• ;•''. •-' •' ". •'> ," • ^• :vl. ."R ^ ':r3- ;>i " Jv? ''I£r:.:.. .^- I' ?.'• The Seafarers International Union has announced that the organization will assist the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) with its photo campaign to iden­ tify and locate young people who have been reported missing. Be­ ginning this month, the Seafarers LOG will dedicate a portion of its back page to publishing infor­ mation on a missing child. In announcing the policy, the union noted that SIU members are in a unique position to help—the geographic area cov­ ered by affiliated individuals is worldwide. It is the union's sin­ cere hope that by publishing the name, photo and facts surround­ ing the disappearance of a miss­ ing child on the back page of the LOG, there will be a greater chance of finding the young per­ son. This month, the Seafarers LOG publishes the name, photo and chronicle of Ann Gotlib. June 1, 1989 marks the six-year anniversary of Ann Gotlib's dis­ appearance. The search for Ann Gotlib has been a remarkable story of private and public indi­ viduals—some of whom are affil­ iated with the SIU—who have never given up hope of finding the young woman. Center is Clearinghouse The National Center serves as a clearinghouse of information on missing or exploited children. In operation since 1984, the group provides training assist­ ance to law enforcement and child protection agencies to de­ velop effective procedures to in­ vestigate and prosecute cases of missing or exploited children. And by distributing photos and descriptions of missing children nationwide, the Center publi­ cizes cases of particular children among the media, parents and missing children's groups. The Center coordinates child protection efforts with the pri­ vate sector, and provides infor­ mation on effective state legisla­ tion to ensure the safety and protection of children. Ann Gotlib: Missing for Six Years Ann Gotlib has been missing since 1983. Bom in the Soviet Union in 1971, she emigrated with her parents in 1981. Her father, Anatoly, is an engineer, and her mother, Lyudmila, is a teacher and pianist. They live in Louisville, KY, where the girl disappeared. Area residents formed an Ann Gotlib support group to help her parents deal with the disappearance. John Rabun, an investigator from Louisville, is now chief op­ Ann Gotlib as she looked six years ago when abducted by an unknown individual. A^e at DisapjM^pnance: 12 years old Sex: Female Race: White Height: 5 ft. 1 in. Weight: 85 lbs f/. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD GONTACT Eyes: Gray The National Center for Missing and Exploited Childre0> l-(800)-843-5678 Identifying Information: Fair Idfojp^xfon, freckled, pierced ears. Moles on lower back, very light eyebrows. Speaks fluent Russian and English. if- The woman whom Ann Gotilh may have been with when last seen in 1985 according to eye wit­ nesses In Brooklyn, NY. Circumstances: Disappeared from a shoppingmall while traveling to her home, between 5:30 and 6:00 P.M. Ann's biCycle, on which she I had been riding, was found against a brick pillar at the shopping mall. •^•9 ''A r yf- Investigators are operating on the assumption that Ann could be any where. Two views of Ann Gotlib as she might look today. The age-enhanced drawing on the left was done by a computer and rigbt is an artist's rendition of what Ann Gotlib might look like today. Dgt^ pf Biilli: 05/0OT ^ anywhere, and that information from the public could help find her. Rabun points out that Ann is fluent in Russian and English, and also has some familiarity with French and Italian. The Gotlibs stayed for a while in Italy awaiting entry into the United States. The size of the Gotlib family has changed since Ann disap­ peared. They now have a son, Jacob. After a delay of many years, the Soviet government al­ lowed Ann's grandfather to leave Russia in 1987. He had designed many of the Soviet civilian air­ craft. This gave the Communists an excuse for stalling. Sadly, he died shortly after emigrating. The Center for Missing and Exploited Children is pleased that the Seafarers agreed to pub­ licize the Gotlib case, Rabun says. Since merchant mariners travel to many places, they may have the chance to look out for missing persons, and spread the word about Ann Gotlib. Ann Gotlib's parents mark the sixth-year anniversary of their daugh­ ter's disappearance. Their search continues. Hair: Red ,.k erations officer with the National Center for Missing and Exploited children in Washington, DC. He dealt with the case locally, and is encouraging national efforts to locate Ann. According to Rabun, this is "one of the better investi^ gated cases." He says that "countless people have called in" with tips and alleged sight­ ings of Ann, but her wherea­ bouts remain unknown. Investi­ gators are operating on the assumption that Ann could be � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU SEALIFT CREWMEMBERS SET ‘READINESS’ RECORD FOREIGN-FLAG OPERATOR THUMBS NOSE AT U.S. SAFETY BOARD WORKERS RALLY IN MICHIGAN URGES TIGHTER SAFETY LAWS ADMIRAL BUTCHER, SEALIFT HEAD, INSPECTS SIU TRAINING SCHOOL ITF FAIR PRACTICES COMMITTEE TO PROVE IMU STATUS SIU FIGHTS JONES ACT LOPPHOLE LEGISLATION WOULD HAVE FOREIGN AID SHIPPED ON AMERICAN-FLAG VESSELS MTD CALLS FOR CARGO POLICY DEFENSE CARGO RULE: 100% ON U.S. SHIPS PANEL’S RECOMMENDATIONS BECOME LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL SIU-CREWED PENSACOLA TUGS BRING LADY LEX TO NEW HOME OIL SPILL PLAN GAINS MOMENTUM ALL MARITIME GROUPS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR U.S. SHIPPING MARITIME DAY IS MARKED ACROSS AMERICA, MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS ARE HONORED CASSIDY SAYS TIME IS NOW FOR U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRY GROWTH AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATED STAMP REMEMBERS STEAMBOAT ERA LABOR’S STAMP CLUB ARRANGES SIU LABEL ON ‘FIRST DAY’ STAMPS CRUISE LINE WON’T COOPERATE WITH U.S. GOV’T INVESTIGATION THE STORY BEHIND CARNIVAL’S REFUSAL TO TALK WITH NTSB BELLATRIX CREW SHOWED ‘PROFESSIONALISM’ CATAMARAN RESCUED AT SEA BY SIU-CREWED SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE S.S. MONTEREY SHUTS DOWN PROFESSOR MARCUS OF MIT DELIVERS 1989 PAUL HALL LECTURE SIU MOURNS LOSS OF TWO FRIENDS EX-SEN. MAGNUSON, FIGHTER FOR U.S. FLAG SHIPPING CONG. PEPPER, CHAMPION OF POOR AND ELDERLY SIU CONTINUES TO HELP EASTERN WORKERS SEA-LAND CEO AT UNION SCHOOL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR RETIRED SIU REP ED MOONEY SERVICE HELD ABOARD THE S.S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN HISTORY OF MARITIME DAY FIRST FIVE GRADUATE FROM SHIPHANDLING CLASS M.E.T. CLASS TAKES FIELD TRIP SIU ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN CAMPAIGN TO FIND MISSING CHILDREN ANN GOTLIB: MISSING FOR SIX YEARS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 6 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/07adc24e92c7969240e2d81b7bd75529.PDF dca48f0a35a692331b6ecf48d5a55077 PDF Text Text Cruz Survives 20-foot Plunge Shipmates' Ingenuity, 24-Hour Care Save AB's Life on M/V Baltimore SEAEiMCEMSS ; • ' 7" -fe.;'' •'' 111-' J !^i;*'.C • ''^ May Volume 51, Number 5 I^ (•••-:)• •-./'V/' A Coast Guard helicopter lifts the ipjured Seafarer from the MA^ Baltimore in waters off the Carolinas' coast. Aboard the MA^ Baltimore, an Apex Marine integrated tug/ barge tanker, the SIU's Brotherhood of the Sea is more than a slogan. It is a way of life to which Seafarer George Cruz says he owes his survival. placed the damaged wrist in a A heartwarming demonstra­ splint. Bosun George Kahn and tion of the real stuff of which the deck crew fashioned a the Brotherhood is made took stretcher of plywood so that place when Brother Cruz, who Cruz could be moved from the was about to paint the ladder, deck to his room. suddenly plunged more than 20 Unable to move his head or feet from the port side of the limbs. Brother Cniz could not stack deck to the boat deck. Ap­ take nourishment, so his ship­ parently in critical condition, mates in the black gang manu­ with a broken wrist and severe factured a special drinking straw back injuries, Cruz could not that enabled him to take in liq­ move. uids. Chief Steward TohyTDei Boissiere handled the stricken Seafarer like a baby, lifting and holding his head as he spoonfed Cruz with specially-prepared food. The injured Seafarer was never left alone. A virtual intensive care The mishap occurred a little unit was set up as fellow Seafar­ after 0900 on March 29, as the ers of the deck crew maintained vessel was returning to New an around-the-clock watch to York from St. Croix on a regular keep Cruz in stable condition until riin. The Coast Guard was noti­ arrival of the Coast Guard which fied immediately of the accident got to the scene on noon of the and scheduled a rendezvous with following day. the Baltimore to transfer the in­ (Continued on Page 18) jured Seafarer to a hospital. Later Cruz stated that, "I was in more pain than I ever dreamed possible." A War-Time Hero Comes Home to Baltli The injured Seafarer was never left alone . ;. f.' • Crew Moves Quickly Meanwhile, the crew went to work to do everything that could be done to make Brother Cruz as comfortable as possible, and to prevent his body from going into shock. Captain Ed Bise fm r,-n '- One of a few remaining Liberty ships, which played such a heroic part in the WWII victory of democracy, is towed into the port of Baltimore hy SlU-crewed tugs. Onboard the Liberty ship are volunteer mariners, including r^BT^ i^U nieinbers. See page 6. T-AGOS Performance Cited Is' Navf Honors Sea MoMhy Company and SU Crew Panel Announces Award Winners Geoige Cruz Union Schdaishlps Awarded To 2 Secddieis, 4 SlU Dependents Page 2 and 24 Inside: M/V Baltimore Bosun George Kahn (right) and Chief Steward Tony DeBoissiere. Lundeberg School Offers New Inland Curriculum Page 2 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Means Seizure, Halt of Operations Page 3 •ik:- Union Industry Prot>e •t' Drug Testing Problem Page 5 \ SIU Crews Cape Horn in San Francisco, CA Page 13 dWiMllMli •V. ; • • • . i'. �SBWARSRS LOG President's Report T • •' V •,; < • V •" • •• • •; '•' t'M-- f- ; • -v • C-' r-: .; :• •i ti V . • .• The priority which the Soviet Union gives to its merchant fleet offers a marked contrast to the neglect and indifference that charac­ terizes the United States' attitude toward its shipping capability. An article in The Journal of Commerce by its Moscow correspon­ dent reports that the Soviet Ministry of the Merchant Marine has begun "a massive modernization program that could cost the state treasury more than $4 billion under the 1991-95 five year plan." If the plan is fully completed. The Journal of Commerce story says it would give the Soviet Union one of the most up-to-date fleets in the world by the mid-1990s. Shipping ex­ perts also are urging the Merchant Marine Ministry to purchase new ships and equip­ ment which is intended to reduce the de­ pendence on chartering of ships. The Journal of Commerce reports that the Soviets have 1,650 ships with a total of 20.2 million tons of carrying capacity. Of them, 65.9 percent are dry cargo ships, 27.2 per­ cent are tankers, 6.4 percent are combination ships and 0.5 percent are passenger vessels. The Soviet ministry says that last year, Soviet ships carried 256 million tons of cargo, 77 million of which was in the coastal trade. Soviet Shipping Aims at Larger Share of Commerce The massive fleet modernization program is a clear signal that the Soviets are still committed to their objective of carrying a major share of their own exports and imports and to expand their activity in the cross trades. They are motivated both by economic considera­ tions, among them the desire to earn hard currency, and the allimportant national security consideration. The Soviets understand too well the danger of dependency on foreign shipping. Meanwhile, here in the U.S., the merchant fleet fails to get even minimal atten­ tion. It appears that only the people responsible for the national security are worried about our lack of a sufficient merchant fleet. The big hope is that the people in the Defense establishment who are attempting to wake up the nation to this national deficiency will be able to turn the situation around. The people over at the Department of Commerce are stepping up activity designed to promote the export of American products. In­ creasing our exports to the foreign markets is one of the best ways to reduce the massive trade deficit which has been hanging over the nation for too long. The lower valued dollar makes it easier to sell U.S.-made goods abroad. The experts tell us that for every $1 billion dollars in U.S. exports, 25,000 jobs are created. The push on exports, referred to as the Export Now program, got under way last year. It is being handled by the Commerce Depart­ ment's U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, which is responsible for trade promotion both domestically and abroad. This office is operating an elaborate network made up of 48 district offices and 19 branch offices throughout the U.S. Particularly interesting to us is the fact that the directors of the program are making a strong effort to promote the use of U.S.-flag ships in conjunction with their export promotion activities, and they are seeking the cooperation and input of the industry in determining how best to crank up the use of American vessels. This Commerce Department activity on behalf of U.S. shipping underscores some of the reasons behind our suggestion several weeks ago that perhaps it was a mistake for our industry to have agreed to be transferred from the Commerce Department to the Department of Transportation without some assurance that the prob­ lems of the industry would be appropriately addressed. We suggested further that the industry might well consider whether it might be better served by moving the Maritime Adminis­ tration back to Commerce or giving it independent agency status. Commerce is in effect promotion-oriented, while Transportation does not stress promotion but is regulatory in its approach. We think the Export Now program and its inclusion of U.S. shipping promotion is further evidence of the point we were making. While seamen the world over are very special people in our judgment. Seafarers are the very best. The best qualified, best trained, gutsy and caring^ And we point with pride to the crew of the tanker MV Baltimore (Apex Marine) as an example of what we're talking about. Had it not been for the devoted care and attention of his shipmates when AB George Cruz suffered a very serious fall, he feels he might not have been around to tell the story. To all hands, especially Bosun George Kahn, Chief Steward Tony DeBoissiere, and Captain Ed Bise, our deep thanks and a big salute for their ingenuity, skill and kindness in, as George Cruz put it, saving his life. Seafarers, Dependents Win SIU Scholarships Two Seafarers and four chil­ dren of SIU members have been named winners in the 1989 SIU scholarship program, it was an­ nounced by the impartial panel of educators. The awards were chosen on the basis of previous academic performance. The two SIU members awarded scholarships are: AB WiUiam McRee, 26, of Santa Fe, NM who will receive a $10,000, four-year scholarship and AB Laura Kay Morgan, 29, of North Hampton, NH who won a two-year, $5,000 scholar­ ship. The four dependents who were awarded four-year, $10,000 scholarships are: Sandra Chew, 17, of San Fran­ cisco, CA. She is the daughter of SIU pensioner Tak Lim Chew and Yim Ching Chew; John E. Costango, 19, of Mohnton, PA. He is the son of Seafarer George Costango and Barbara Snyder; Glen D. Gontha, 16, of Brook­ lyn, NY. He is the son of deepsea member Edward J. Gontha and Sientje Gontha; Tamara Greene, 18, of Valdosta, GA. She is the daughter of Seafarer Ray E. Greene and Paula P. Pena. In a communication to all win­ ners, SIU President Michael Sacco extended the best wishes of the union as they pursue new studies. He said the union is proud of their achievements. Since the SIU started the scholarship program in 1952, 185 scholarships have been awarded. The Scholarship Award Com­ mittee consists of six profes­ sional educators. They are Dr. Trevor Carpenter, director of physical education and intercol­ legiate athletics at Charles County Community College in LaPlata, MD and Dr. Michael Glaser, professor of English at St. Mary's College in St. Mary's City, MD. Also Dr. Charles Lyons Jr., senior consultant for the Ameri­ can Association of State Col­ leges and Universities; Dr. Charles D. O'Connell Jr., special assistant to the president at the University of Chicago; Dr. Gayle A. Olson, professor of psychol­ ogy at the University of New Orleans, and Dr. Keith Schlender. Department of Pharmacol­ ogy, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH. For more information on the SIU's scholarship program win­ ners, see page 24. New Inland Courses Set The SIU's tradition of provid­ ing increased job opportunities for its members continues with new courses at the Seafarers Lundeberg which will give inland boatmen a chance to obtain or upgrade their licenses. These new courses, on top of the already extensive inland training available at the school, will give SIU inland members the skills and qualifications the towing industry is seeking. The eight-week courses will cover original and upgraded li­ censes for: 500-1,600 ton mate, operator and second class opera­ tor uninspected towing vessels and 100-200 ton mate and mas­ ter, limited assistant and limited chief engineer courses. The first course is scheduled for July 17 through September 8. It will be filled on a "first come, first serve" basis. Along with course work relating to the par­ ticular license being sought, CPR, first aid and firefighting classes will be required. School officials stressed that before anyone may be accepted for the programs they must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved evaluation of their seiatime. To receive an evaluation of seatime, one must contact: United States Customs House 40 South Gay St. Baltimore, MD. 21202 Applicants must meet this and other normal school requirements. When the application for a li­ cense is submitted to the Coast Guard, it must include a hand­ written note requesting that the Seafarers School be notified the application and review has been accepted by the Coast Guard. Volume 51 Number 5 f •' $• • V-- May 1989 (I 'he LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional maUing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glldeweil; Vice President West Coast, Geoige McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications I^partment Director, Jessica Smith; Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Max Hall and Deborah Greene; Design Consultant, Dennis Goris. ,I �KUYAm ''. •:•. -'M' SlU-Maanetl T-AGOS Pacific Vessels Honored by Navy for 'Suporb Oporations^ M avy Secretary William L. fW Bell III, said the crews of the Pacific T-AGOS fleet "demon­ strated exceptional professional competence, resourcefulness, in­ novation and dedication in sup­ port of Pacific Fleet ASW opera­ tions while conducting consis­ tently superb daily operations, numerous special ASW tasks and the development and em­ ployment of new systems." Secretary Bell's remarks were part of the citation accompany­ ing the celebrated Navy Unit Commendation pennant and cer­ tificate presented to the five SlU-crewed T-AGOS vessels op­ erating in the Pacific. ^ ^."0' •" T-AGOS Critical to Defense T-AGOS is the name used to describe the surveillance-towedarray-sensor-system $hips which coordinate antisubmarine war­ fare (ASW) operations. The ves­ sels, although operated by a pri­ vate company and crewed by civilians, play a key role in the national defense of the United States. SIU members crew the five vessels which make up the Pa­ cific T-AGOS fleet: Triumph, Contender, Assurance, Indomi­ table and Assertive. Officers on T-AGOS vessels are represented by District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association-Associ­ ated Maritime Officers. On hand for the April 21 pres­ entation of the pennant were Sea Mobility Vice Resident Mike Clarity and the USNS Triumph crew. Sea Mobility, a private maritime services company, has Underway in Pearl Harbor, OS Chad Piianala (left), AB Ted Dodson and Chief Mate John Yeskewicz bring up the anchor. T-AGOS vessel master Wade Armstrong (left) receives the prestigious Navy Unit Commendation pennant from Captain Alan R. More, com­ mander, Ocean Systems Pacific. Sea Mobility Vice President Mike Clarity looks on. been responsible for the opera­ tion and management of T-AGOS vessels for the past four-and-a-half years. Upon their return to port, the Contender, Assurance, Indomi­ table and Assertive will be pre­ sented pennants and certificates. Bosun Sam Wooten (left) and OS Darren Williams rig the gangway. 'Outstanding Knowledge' Concluding the citation. Navy Secretary Bell said: "By their outstanding knowledge, technical expertise, determination and to­ tal devotion to duty, the officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees . . . reflected great credit upon themselves and up­ held the highest traditions of the \h« nited States Naval Service." The Navy Unit Commendation was awarded to the T-AGOS Pa­ cific fleet for "exceptionally meritorious service from January 1, 1986 to September 30, 1987." Alongside the USNS Triumph: AB Lael Schmidt (left). Bosun Sam Wooten, AB Ted Dodson, QMED Don Cooper and OS Darren Williams. Any Amount of Drugs Leads to Vessel Seizure^ Says Gevernment A •Ji^ •" A' •-yf:;\,- ff ffnder the zero tolerance, poli1/ cies of the Coast Guard and U.S. Custom Service, any amount of drugs—no matter how miniscule—^may lead to seizure of the vessel and the arrest of those in possession. This very severe penalty, affecting U.S.flag vessels, can be devastating to a ship operation. Zero tolerance, as well as other anti-drug measures, have followed the enactment of the Omnibus Drug Initiative Act of 1988. In response to the narcotics crisis, both the SIU and the shippers have pledged their co­ operation with legitimate law en­ forcement. But the sweeping na­ ture of the new zero tolerance policy of the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs is excessive, say maritime industry representa­ tives. No Innocent Owners Under the zero tolerance pol­ icy, the Coast Guard and Cus­ toms do not hold any owner to be innocent. On Jan. 8, 1989, Coast Guard and Customs officials seized and held the tug/barge Adrienne/L, because there were 2.3 grams of marijuana found on the vessel. Customs also seized a large California-based research ship near Honolulu, since agents found a small amount of per­ sonal-use drugs. Federal authori­ ties charged a crewmember with importing and possessing one gram of marijuana. In view of these federal ac- pany's operation. Under the zero tolerance pro­ gram, the Coast Guard escorts a seized vessel to port and turns it over to the Customs Service. Then Customs initiates adminis­ trative procedures to determine whether to fine the owner and release the vessel, or whether to take additional action. The Cus­ toms Service issues notice of all penalties imposed and informa­ tion on how to contest them. The cost of a seizure is high . . . a seized tow could cost $20,000 a day and could jeopardize a shipping operation. tions, the shipping industry would prefer to get back to the legal assumption of the innocent owner. The cost of seizure is high. For example, a seized average tow would cost an operator $20,000 per day. Over a period of three weeks, the cost would amount to $420,000, and possibly the permanent loss of shipping customers, jeopardizing a com- Carrier Agreements May Help Agreements between Customs and the carriers may solve some of the problems raised by zero tolerance. The purpose of these carrier agreements is to develop government-industry cooperative efforts to deter illegality. While these agreements cannot exempt a company from the law. the Customs Service agrees to take into account the extent to which the participant has shown compliance with the agreement's terms. Fishing Vessels Exempt One segment of the maritime industry, fishing, has won a vic­ tory on the seizure question. The Omnibus Drug Initiative Act of, 1988 exempts commercial fishing vessels from seizure for trace elements of drugs found on­ board. Also, under a proposed rule by the Coast Guard, personaluse quantities of illegal drugs discovered on fishing vessels would subject owners to a sum­ mons, not a seizure. The Cus­ toms Service would determine penalties or forfeiture. If the vessel failed to appear at the designated local Customs office after the summons, the vessel could be seized and the owner subjected to prosecution. These provisions for fishing vessels show the government has some understanding of the indus­ try. .... • . i' . • :. '.K / •:yy.y:i ^ �SUF/Utm 106 Industry Fights to Keep Maritime Out of Trade Talks Alarmed by the administra­ tion's reluctance to remove mar­ itime services from the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) agenda, over 150 organi­ zations—including the SIU— have formed an impressive united, industry coalition. Mov­ ing quickly, the coalition repre­ senting "all those who operate, crew and build U.S.-flag ves­ sels," has launched a program to keep shipping from being used as a government bargaining chip in the GATT Uru^ay talks sched­ uled to begin this summer. In a letter to Ambassador Carla Hills, the U.S. Trade Re­ presentative, the maritime indus­ try coalition said, "We strongly and unequivocally urge the United States government not to proposei and not to accept, the inclusion of waterbome trans­ portation in any services agree­ ment reached during the current Uruguay round of GATT negoti­ ations." The proposals on GATT's agenda "would restrain and re­ strict the ability of our govern­ ment to strengthen maritime pro­ motional measures or to adopt new measures promoting the fleet in the future," the coalition stated. The industry group reminded Ambassador Hills that Congress, when facing a decision on whether to include maritime services in the Canada Free Trade Agreement, strongly voted MID Urges Trade Rep. to Protect Shipping The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, AFL-CIO, in a communi­ cation to U.S. Trade Represen­ tative Carla Hills, voiced its "strong opposition to inclusion of maritime services in any agreement coming out of the Uruguay round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations." Don't gamble with nation's maritime laws, it's not worth the risk . . . 1, ' •'^:. • ff J'r"r,;'v ' r •:. Representing 43 national and international unions and 8.5 mil­ lion workers engaged in maritime and maritime-related trades, the MTD opposes any use of ship­ ping as a bargaining chip ia the trade talks. The administration's belief that it could protect exist­ ing national maritime laws is a gamble not worth taking, notes . the organization. "To exclude existing programs on a piecemeal basis would serve no practical purpose, ex­ cept to mask the consequences of a services agreement," MTD President Sacco told Ambassa­ dor Hills. The MTD noted that GATT's framework services agreement provides for the exclusion of sectors should they meet "cer­ tain overriding considerations." If any sector "cries out" for ex­ clusion, it is maritime, states Sacco, especially in view of its national defense role. Furthermore, says the MTD, it is alarming that "U.S. negotia­ tors have been and are at the forefront of efforts to place and keep maritime services on the agenda." The administration's role, urges Sacco, is "to hold the line against any provision under GATT . . ; which would adversely impact the U.S. mer­ chant marine." Secretary Skinner, Sacco Discuss Shipping -s r>-. • '!• liC;v.,:^ 'i ; '' A. • • ••v : •f"; C, .. •i • T • ; •>-. y. ".. •' • • ^• - / •• .-i ' ^ ,;A;' The plight of U.S.-flag shipping and the need for corrective measures were among matters discu!»^ by SIU President Michael Sacco (second from right) in a meeting with Secretary of Transportation Samuel Skinner (third from right). Participating in the discussion were Herbert Brand (left), chairman of the Transportation Institute's hoard of directors and James Henry (right), president of the Transportation Institute. to keep the matter out of the legislation. Any GATT agreement on mar­ itime services could have dire consequences for the American flag merchant fleet. If water­ bome transportation is governed by an international trade proto­ col, protection and promotional legislative initiatives could be negated. At stake is the Jones Act which bars foreign vessels from providing service between two destinations in the United States, cargo preference laws which re­ serve a percentage of govern­ ment-generated cargo for U.S.flag carriers and operating subsi­ dies designed to make American waterbome transportation glob­ ally competitive. In its 40 years of history, GATT has concentrated exclu­ sively on the trade of goods. The inclusion of services in the cur­ rent round of talks is a dramatic change from that practice. Commerdal Ships Need New IjfesavHig Equjpniieiit, USCG Soys The Coast Guard called for a major overhaul of lifesaving equipment aboard the nation's merchant fleet, issuing proposed regulations that would require SlU-contracted vessels in ocean­ going service and in the Great Lakes trade to modify existing lifesaving gear. The mles are designed to carry out recommendations of the National Safety Transporta­ tion Board and would bring the United States into compliance with the intemational treaty known as "Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS)." The Coast Guard proposed that large cargo and tank ships carry totally enclosed lifeboats to protect passengers from heavy seas. The enclosed lifeboats would be self-righting or would. be outfitted with escape means. New lifesaving gear complies with international law Large passenger ships in ocean service would be required to use partially enclosed life­ boats, to provide more protec­ tion than the open lifeboats cur­ rently in use. Under the proposed mle, lifeboats would be enclosed with rigid canopies at each end and an open area in the center that could be quickly closed with a foldable cover. Other new lifesaving systems proposed in the mles include: • Free-fall lifeboats whose de­ sign and angle of entry into the water would allow the craft and passengers onboard to survive the impact of the fall. Free-fall lifeboat users would receive spe­ cial training before using this equipment. • Marine escape slides, like the inflatable ones used on air­ craft, which would allow passen­ gers to quickly evacuate a sink­ ing ship onto a platform. • Inflatable platforms designed to handle a large number of pas­ sengers at one time. In addition, all large commer­ cial ships would be required to carry a new type of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) which operates on a worldwide satellite frequency. The updated EPIRB improves search and rescue operations throughout the world. The Coast Guard announced it would permit a four-month com­ ment period, which mns through Aug. 6, 1989, before final imple­ mentation of the proposed mles. House Panel OUr's Ship $ Bills The House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries has completed action on major maritime appropriations bills. The committee approved five amendments to H.R. 1486, which authorizes MarAd's ap­ propriations for fiscal 1990. They include: • Changing the authorization level for Operating Differential Subsidies from $250 million, based on a "best guess" of the government's obligations, to "any amounts necessary." The amendment, sponsored by Chair­ man Walter Jones, also changes funding for state maritime acade­ mies to maintain the status quo. • Re-authorizing the War Risk Insurance Program. • Ensuring that the federal govemment itself maintains the ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. • Authorizing operation of the current five training vessel fleets at state maritime academies. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Gerry Studds (D-MA), also would require MarAd to study how best to meet at-sea training requirements, and would prohibit ship-sharing until the study is complete. • Establishing a National Maritime Enhancement Institute at a non-profit institution of higher learning. The amendment was offered by Rep. Roy Dyson (D-MD) on behalf of Rep. Billy Tauzin (D-LA). The committee also approved H.R. 840, authorizing $16.35 mil­ lion for the Federal Maritime Commission in the next fiscal year. The bill includes an amendment by Chairman Jones to regulate the FMC's new Au­ tomated Tariff Filing and Infor­ mation System, and an amend­ ment by Rep. Norman Shumway (R-CA) to eliminate the require­ ment that tariffs be posted under glass on vessels. �UNION, INDUSTRY SttK ANSWIRS TO DRUG TTSTING PROBUIH SlU-elected officials and rep­ resentatives of 35 maritime com­ panies met to develop strategies for implementing the govern­ ment's mandatory drug testing regulations. Conference partici­ pants—representing deepsea. Great Lakes and inland compa­ nies—also reviewed governmentproposed rules requiring a drugfree work place. In opening the May 2 confer­ ence, SIU Executive Vice Presi­ dent Joe Sacco noted the high turnout. He said, "The large at­ tendance demonstrates that co­ operation between the union and its contracted companies is the best way to ensure that individ­ ual employees' rights are not vi­ olated and that operators can continue to compete despite the new government-imposed costs." The one-day conference, held at the Lundeberg School, cov­ ered the following points: U.S. Coast Guard Drug Testing Regulations Promulgated in November of last year, the rule set June 21 as the day when pre-employment drug testing would be mandatory for all individuals working on U.S.-flag vessels. The regulation also requires periodic, random, post-accident and reasonable cause drug test­ ing to be in place by Dec. 21 of this year. The meeting participants re­ ceived a report on the jointlyfiled SIU and Transportation In­ stitute lawsuit—due to be heard in court on June 14. DOT Drug Testing Procedures Union and company represen­ tatives heard a step-by-step de­ scription of the Department of Transportation's drug testing procedure rules. The agency has outlined specific procedures for collection of urine samples, and analysis and reporting of results. Participants reviewed the mechanisms established by the union and its contracted compa­ nies to comply with the cumber­ some requirements outlined in DOT'S rule. Federal Contractors Drug-Free Work Force Regulations Attendees heard a report on the interim final rule which af­ fects private companies who bid on federal government contracts. The regulations state that any bid worth $25,000 or more must be awarded to private companies who certify that they will main­ tain a drug-free work force. DOD Drug-Free Work Force R^ulations Department of Defense policy now requires that all subcontrac­ tors show proof that employees comply with drug-free work re­ quirements, the meeting was told. Pictured above in counter-clockwise order; SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joe Sacco opens the conference. Great Lakes participants during a break—(on left hand side of table) David Schultze of American Steam­ ship Company and the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (standing left), Norman O'Neill of Cement Transit Company (standing center), Bill Lockwood of Interocean Management (standing right), David Updegraff of Hannah Marine Corporation (seated left), Joseph C. Barnes of OLS Transport (seated right), (on right hand side of table) Sltl Headquarters Carriage of Contraband Aboard Vessels Rules What does an operator do to ensure that no drugs are smug­ gled aboard? Conference partici­ pants discussed government-pro­ posed precautionary procedures which are designed to avoid drug smuggling. Representative Byron Kelley (seated left), Donald Pfohl of American Steamship (standing center) and William E. Bolton, Jr. of Pringle Transit Company. SIUNA Vice President Augie Tellez reviews the collection materials used to comply with the drug testing proce­ dures. Pat Postiglione (left) of Maritime Overseas and Edmund Davis of Sea-Land. Carmine Bracco (right) of Bay Tankers and American Maritime Association and SIU President Mike Sacco. Captain Robert John­ ston (left) and Eric Linsner of Energy Transportation. COURT SETS JUNE 14 HEARING FOR DRUG TESTING lAWSUIT Vessel Forfeiture Regulations Information was provided on vessel forfeiture rules proposed simultaneously by the U.S. Cus­ toms Service, the Attorney Gen­ eral and the Coast Guard. The forfeiture regulations establish a process for the prompt return of commercial vessels seized for discovery of personal-use drugs. The return of the carrier would be based on the owners' ability to establish innocence. Federal District Court Judge Thomas Hogan set June 14 for the second hearing of the SIU and Transportation Institute law­ suit against the Department of Transportation's mandatory drug testing regulations. The June 14 hearing date was scheduled during the April 24 conference with Judge Hogan and Department of Transporta­ tion lawyers. Judge Hogan sugpsted the hearing date because it would fall before the June 21 date when the pre-employment portion of the regulations goes into effect. The participants also heard from Donald Reusch, formerly with the U.S. Customs Service. He reviewed Custom's role in enforcing the Jones Act and ex­ plained the considerations in­ volved in granting exemptions. Other Decisions Considered In addition, between now and June 14, the judge anticipates a ruling by the court of appeals on another random drug testing case. The decision on that case may provide guidance on the '• 'h" 1 s SIU and TI lawsuit, said Judge Hogan. The random case before the court of appeals involves civilian army personnel. While awaiting the outcome of the lawsuit, the SIU has begun to implement the pre-employ­ ment drug testing procedures re­ quired by the government regu­ lations. SIU Members Are Testing Pre-employment testing began May 1 for SIU members. The regulations require all employees working on U.S.-flag vessels to prove drug-free status after June 21, 1989. The other types of drug testing outlined in the regula­ tions—periodic, random, reason­ able cause and post accident—do not go into effect until Decem­ ber, 1989. •. «:• �arii:i ••'. :;;•?-5:. • •CvSv. V '. . 'J- • •' '• '-"-^-.^'f !• *'• ::,v/f5a¥fS55:2sr- o. V' SEAM/lfRStOG ; ' • • C--,' Y W¥ni Woikhoise Ship Hnds Home SlU 'Cievi' and Tugs Gets Liberty Ship Underway '•';' -.••>' • "yy- «•' "."'• • "'.•- j-'-- .y i\. .•• •. i ',r-- .: -Ji- -. • 's ." ;f :• ••- •' ' V" . ., ..yi ' ,• : •^••' Most of the "crew" climbing aboard the Liberty Ship John W. Brown hadn't walked the deck of a troopship since they went off to war on one. On April 27, a volunteer crew, including some who sailed with the SlU during World War II and two SIUcrewed tugboats from Moran Towing Co, got the Brown un­ derway for a short trip across Baltimore Harbor. This piece of America's and the SIU's history was tied up at Baltimore's Clinton Street Pier. The Brown is one of just a hand­ ful of surviving Liberty Ships from World War II. More than 2,700 of these workhorse cargo and troop ships were turned out by men and women who worked in the huge shipyards on America's coasts. Thousands of SIU members got their first taste of the sea, and the dangers of war, aboard these so-called "Ugly Ducklings." ^^You can see it in their eyes. This means a lot to them.^^ Today, thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers under the Project Liberty Ship banner (see accompanying story), the Brown lives on as a memorial to the men who sailed and died in the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, and as a tribute to the men and women who built the ships. Many of the volunteers on­ board had sailed on Liberty ships either as crewmen, or as GI's on the way to war. This time many brought their wives with them and as they waited for the arrival of the SIU tugs there was a reunion atmosphere in the air. Charlie Cox who sailed with the SIU during the war as a messman, and later as a member of the Black Gang, roamed the decks with his video camera. Cox left Illinois to join the mer­ chant marine. "When they needed someone for certain jobs, they would ask for volunteers and then go 'you, you and you'," he said explain­ ing how he ended up in the steward department. Near the bow, a group of four volunteers was struggling with a line. Once the line was freed and moving smoothly, Lester Gatton found himself working the deck and flaking the line. Gatton sailed from 1936-1946 as an MFOW member. Moran's tug Cape Romain ar­ rived at the pier and tied up, waiting for the tug Kings Point to begin the short haul across the harbor. Deckhand Butch Arabaski, an eight-year SIU mem­ ber came aboard. It was his first visit to a Liberty ship. "There's a lot of history here," Arabaski said looking at the SIU pensioners. "For these guys it's like they're going back to the old schoolyard. You can see it in their eyes. This means a lot to them." One of the first things Arabski noticed were the hundreds of rivets holding the Brown to­ gether. Today's modern welding techniques have eliminated the need for rivets, but during the war years riveting produced stronger and cheaper ships. Charlie Cox records the voyage of the Brown. Cox was a messman on several SIU ships during the war. He later sailed as member of the Black Gang. •; ?: •1:. • .••.•: Deckhand Butch Arabaski readies some protective canvas aboard Moran's tug Cape Romain. The canvas was used to protect the recent paint job on the Liberty Ship. Lester Gatton (third from left), who sailed on Liberty ships in World War H, lends a hand on a stubborn line. Gatton sailed with MFOW during the war. The other volunteer crewmen are Richard Bauman, Bob Sumner and George Locke. Locke and Sumner are Chesapeake Bay pilots. "That's what probably held her together so long. You don't see that anymore," he marveled. As the Brown neared the end of its journey, one of the volun­ teer deckhands readied one of the lines. While he had more than 40 years of experience at sea, it had probably been a long time since Ret. Coast Guard Ad­ miral Dick Bauman had carried out AB duties. Bauman called himself, "one of those 18-month wonders-out of high school to 3rd mate to Normandy," on a Liberty ship. He entered the Coast Guard af­ ter the war. "It scares me. Do you know the trouble we'd be in if we had to make an effort to build this number of ships today. They built 2,710 of these," said Bau­ man. (Continued on Page 18) Goal—A Uving National Monumettt When the U.S. government signed oyer the John W. Brown to Project Liberty Ship last year, it was just a beginning of a very ambitious project: "The preservation of the Lib­ erty Ship John W. Brown as a national monument and a living reminder of the miraculous teamwork of labor, industry and government which won the war and saved the peace." The Brown, launched on La­ bor Day 1942, had been tied up in Newport News for years, ne­ glected and rusting. She hadn't sailed under her own power for decades. The ship had been stripped of many parts, fixtures and machinery. Parts of the deck were covered with inches-thick layers of paint. There was no onboard power. The Brown was 46-year-old hunk of floating steel. Volunteers Helpful Today, thanks to the volunteer work of hundreds, including many union pensioners from the Baltimore area who sailed under the SIU banner during the war, the Brown is beginning to resem­ ble to the troopship she once was. A new coat of paint cove^^s the ship. The armed guard quarters aft have been refurbished to the point that lifejackets and helmets hang from each bunk. Work has begun on some of the crew quar­ ters, the bridge and other work­ places. If all goes according to plans, the Brown will be steaming un­ der her own power next sum­ mer. Capt. Brian Hope, the Proj­ ect Liberty Ship vice chairman said more than 400 tickets have been sold for the first voyage. He hopes to have some 800 or more people aboard. That voy­ age will be an eight-hour trip down the Chesapeake Bay, past Annapolis and back. Currently some historical dis­ plays have been set up through­ out the ship. When the work is finished the Brown will serve as a merchant marine museum ded­ icated mainly to remembering the role of the merchant marine in World War II. A permanent anchorage has not been decided upon. /I • '1 'A Great Tool for Teaching' Hope said, "The ship will be a great tool to teach our children about the merchant marine and Baltimore's role in world trade." The Brown is on the Register of National Historic Places. "In a few short decades," Hope said, "no one will be here who experienced first hand the hero­ ism and sacrifice of World War II. This fine old ship, which rep­ resents the very best the Ameri­ can spirit, must be preserved now, while so many of those men and women who knew that time can walk her decks and re­ member. And tell us how it was." Anyone who is interested in donating their labor, money or equipment may get in touch with the project's secretary, John Crabbin (301) 661-1550, or may write to: Project Liberty Ship; P.O. Box 8; Long Green, Md. 21902. "''-M '' •m • •'.Ms �: -l MAY, 1989 W » •- ^ SlU'Crewed River Queens: the Delta Looms as Historic Landmark While the Uississippi Gets a Brand New Look • ••l.fcH- •• •.-.•r'tl- - •• •-W'^ . .f • v. . • .1'. -II The 63-year bid Delta Queen Is being considered for designation as a national historic landmark by the federal government. Two SlU-crewed vessels are making news this season. The Delta Queen may be named a national historic landmark, and the Mississippi Queen has a new look for 1989. The National Park Service is considering adding the Delta Queen to the list of 50 ves­ sels accorded landmark status because of their unique contribution to America's history and culture. If the steamboat wins the designation, it will join such historic vessels as: • The Charles W. Morgan, the last Ameri­ can whaler, now based at Mystic, CT. • The C.A. Thayer, the last American com­ mercial ship under sails, San Francisco. • The Star of India, a former Alaskan fish­ ing vessel, San Diego, CA. • The Arthur Foss, an e^rly American tug­ boat, Kirkland,WA. The Park Service is making a serious effort to add merchant vessels to the many land­ mark warships set aside to honor the nation's maritime heritage. Completed in 1926, the Delta Queen was built in Glasgow, Scotland. Used originally for trips on the Sacramento River between San Francisco and Sacramento, the vessel ferried military personnel to and from ocean ships during World War II. Greene Line Steamers (now Delta Queen Steamboat Co.) retrofitted the steamboat after the war. The rebuilt vessel had its maiden voyage between Cincinnati, OH and Cairo, IL in 1948. Today the Delta Queen has a variety of itineraries available on voyages between New Orleans, LA. and Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Fresh Make-up for MQ The Delta Queen's sister vessel, the Missis­ sippi Queen, has a new look for the 1989 sailing season after the upgrading of the out­ side of the boat and the redecoration of inte­ LOG Editor Svenson Retires "r.'t i*: Charles Svenson, editor of the Seafarers LOG for the past seven years and a 20-year vet­ eran of the SIU, retired April 28. During his tenure, the Seafar­ ers LOG won four general excel­ lence awards from the Interna­ tional Labor Communications Association and was also hon­ ored for editorial and feature writing. Svenson began his career at the SIU in 1969 as director of publications and public relations at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. In 1974, Svenson worked with the union's legislative and political action team in Washington, DC. He then returned to the Lundeberg School to direct the com­ munications department there. A Michigan native, Svenson earned his AB ticket on the Great Lakes. He was a World War 11 fighter pilot who flew P51 Mustangs. Svenson earned his law degree from Wayne State University. Svenson's work in the labor movement started in the mid1950s. He served as an organizer for the Textile Workers and as a writer and editor for the Hotel Workers, AFSCME and the •• V • • .• . The Mississippi Queen, the Delta Queen's much younger sister ship, has undergone a large scale renovation for the 1989 sailing season. Service Employees. A former sailing instructor at the Lundeberg School, Svenson plans to single-handedly sail his 28-foot boat, Flicka, across the Atlantic in 1990. Svenson's wife. Sue, is an em­ ployee at SIU headquarters. He is the father of a daughter and son. Joe Sacco, SIU executive vice president, presents former Sea­ farers LOG editor Charles Sven­ son a ship's wheel during Sven­ son's retirement party at SIU headquarters. rior public and private areas by her owner. Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Commissioned in 1976, the Mississippi Queen has such new exterior features as fluted twin smoke stacks and wrought iron treatment for the railings on the open stair­ cases and decks. The port and starboard gal­ leries have been redesigned, offering great vantage points for enjoying the river scenery. At the bow, on the observation deck, the passenger wheel house has a replica of the instrument panel found in a steamboat pilot house. The room also has an authentic wooden ship's wheel, an antique speaking tube and clock, barometers, and an engine room telegraph. The effect of the changes is to make the boat reminiscent of the "Great Steamboat Era." The Mississippi Queen sails between New Orleans, Memphis, St. Paul, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. "V •. :'kr •-M'- •M •if it - : .JUiout the Riverboat Queens The Delta Queen and Missis­ sippi Queen continue a proud American riverboat tradition. . . . original teakwood handrails and Tiffany stained glass windows . . . As the last of the great, oldtime riverboats, the Delta Queen has carried over 1.5 million pas­ sengers since the late 1940's. Steaming through 14 states on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, she offers vacation cruises for 180 people at time. The Delta Queen has a variety of itineraries available on voyages between New Orleans and MinneapolisSt. Paul. The newer Mississippi Queen carries 420 passengers to and from New Orleans, Memphis, St. Paul and Pittsburgh. River­ boat tunes sound out from her giant calliope, bands and famous orchestras play in her grand sa­ loon. Points of interest on the Queen's routes include historic waterfront communities, man­ sions, plantations, museums and civil War battlefields. Moving at a leisurely pace of eight miles per hour, the riverboats give passengers and chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Travellers may admire the wil­ derness of Louisiana, the ante­ bellum homes of Mississippi or the skylines of Northern cities. Each vessel is outfitted with brass fittings and historical art. The Delta Queen's original teakwood handrails and Tiffany stained glass windows make her a living period-piece. The Mis­ sissippi Queen, while housing modern conveniences like a jacuzzi, gynmasium and sauna, also portrays the Great Steam­ boat Era with exterior features such as fluted twin smoke stacks and wrought iron railings. Traditionally, on the last night of a cruise, the vessel's Captain hosts a dinner. After the meal, SIU crew and other staff mem­ bers put on a show, briefly put­ ting aside their normal duties and becoming entertainers for an evening. . t ! •. �•• w;. 8 -l-i-vr. :• . '«^•. ; •-, • 'V' SlU Gov't Division Welcomes Vessel After 14 Years at Sea . ;., ' ' ft X- • The USNS Mispillion, one of the Military. Sealift Command Pacific fleet vessels, at sea. ,u After a 14-year deployment, the USNS Mispillion, returned home to Oakland, CA. Operating out of Subic Bay in the Philip­ pines, the vessel has carried a civilian crew made up of SIU Government Services Division members. To welcome the crew and ves­ sel home, SIU Business Agent Raleigh Minix and SIU Building Manager Arthur Henderson sup­ plied pastries and coffee. Cap­ tain J.S. Schultz, commodore of Military Sealift Command, Pa­ cific, wrote SIU Vice President Buck Mercer, "Our MSCPAC employees and the crew of the USNS Mispillion appreciate the SIU's contribution to the warm welcome home the ship re­ ceived ..." In early 1975, with SIU men aboard, the USNS Mispillion set sail for the Western Pacific. The ship's first underway replenish­ ment (unrep) with a civilian crew took place on Feb. 15, 1975 and its most recent unrep was with the USS Halsey on Oct. 6, 1988. While operational, the USNS Mispillion carried fuel and .r ,- •'"i- ••• •'•' V-' '- • 'I.'VM'"'-." '••••' . s':..'j-V-. i'.•?V-''^ "• - |.-Si Ix:: •i'. .* . • i:. -Skv', Bentley Says Nix Canal Pact •' 'v -«'•• chilled items in its five tanks and two freight stations. During un­ derway replenishment, all hands participated, including cooks and stewards. Nicknamed "The San Miguel Express," the vessel was built in 1945 and named after Mispillion Creek in Delaware. In the early 1950s the ship was assigned to a Navy task force off the coast of Korea. During an assignment to Tai­ wan, the Mispillion rescued 42 survivors from a ship that sank in the Formosa Straits. In the mid-1960s the vessel was "jumboized" with the addi­ tion of a new mid-body section added to the ship to increase cargo capacity. SIU Government Services Di­ vision members began sailing the USNS Mispillion in 1973 when the vessel was transferred to the Military Sealift Command, Pa­ cific. The vessel will continue serv­ ice after undergoing a lengthy re­ pair period in which the reduc­ tion gears will be replaced. ;• ' '1. Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley (R-MD) has renewed her demand that the U.S. nullify the 1979 Panama Canal Treaty. Bentley told a hearing of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee on the Panama Canal/Outer Continental Shelf that "turning the Panama Canal over in 2000 to the Pana­ manians jeopardizes the United States' future ability to utilize the Canal, which is one of the most strategic and vital water- , ways in the world." The subcommittee heard testi­ mony that the Panamanians are not keeping up the roads and highways in the Canal Zone. This has caused the Panama Canal Commission to contract with bus companies and to buy high speed launches to get em­ ployees to work. Bentley wants the United States to act "promptly and de­ cisively" to overturn the Carter administration's treaty. The '•¥V>'' "8,," ; ; Maryland lawmaker believes that unless the treaty is cancelled, "present and future generations" would be unable to act quickly to "isolate the Western Hemi­ sphere from further communist intrusion, which is certain to happen if we sit idly by and do nothing." Congresswoman Helen Bentley shown here with SIU Headquarters Representative Robert PomerlaUe. (right) ssAFAnmm Letters to the Editor -'''T HOT wacoME mm To the Editor: Please find an enclosed letter from the VFW office saying we are veterans, but as we lack a certain medal we are NOT veter­ ans. My wife and I want to join the VFW. We received applications to do so, but were turned down. So, fellows, if you care to write your congressman, possi­ bly some day we shall rightfully be classed as veterans. Smooth sailing and God bless you. Eugene Hall Washington Court House, OH Editor's Note: See article on page 9 concerning the letter Brother Hall received from the VFW. INFO SOUGHT To the Editor: Enclosed please find a fullpage ad from a local swap-andsell weekly. Although the weekly is statewide and has a circulation of about 30,000 (estimated), it can in no way be called mari­ time-oriented. Never having heard of Combat Merchant Mariners WW II, I was wondering if it is a worth­ while organization or a ripoff deal. Either way, I would like to know for myself, and feel that the membership should be in­ formed, as I have the impression that the ads might be appearing over a wide area. Herbert LIhhy Union, ME and 1950s. The bureaucrats de­ stroyed their heart and soul. It has been documented by the Coast Guard and the Maritime Commission that the merchant marine suffered the second high­ est casualties of the war, losing 733 ships and yet never faltering in delivering cargo for our armed forces. Our merchant service also was the only all-volunteer service. Their qualification was"men only ..." So, to the writer again: When you march in Memorial Day pa­ rades with your good conduct medal, think about our thirdclass citizens—the merchant mariners of World War II. Peter Salvo McKeesport, PA Ed Turner Active In Vet Group Ed Turner, former SIU execu­ tive vice president, has not re­ tired his organizational skills. As executive officer of the Golden Gate chapter of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, Brother Turner is involved in the fight to ensure that civilian WWII mariners are awarded state veterans' benefits. On a national level, merchant mariners who served in ocean­ going service during WWII be­ tween Dec. 7, 1941 and Aug. 15, 1945 can now receive honorable discharges and veterans' bene­ fits. Yet many states have not followed suit. Editor's Note: The SIU has re­ quested information from Com­ bat Merchant Mariners World War II, and will be able to send it to anyone interested. Member­ ship in that organization is open to those who served in combat and war zones during World War II. According to its executive of­ ficer, Kermit Haber, Combat Merchant Mariners World War II members are recipients of war zone or combat bars. mRINFHS PRAISED Editor's Note: SIU pensioner Pe­ ter Salvo sent the following let­ ter to SEA HISTORY magazine, which had published a letter be­ littling merchant mariners' con­ tributions to WWII. Brother Salvo asked the Seafarers LOG to reprint his comments respond­ ing to the SEA HISTORY letter. To the Editor: In answer to the writer who criticized the recognition given our merchant marine of World War II, I have news for him. Having sailed on 25 ships from 1942 to 1955, I am aWare the American public was never in­ formed until January 19, 1988 of the role of American seamen in WW II, and that they were de­ nied veterans' status for 43 years. Many who survived be­ came street people of the 1940s Ed Turner In California, Brother Turner and his organization have been lobbying the state legislature to allow WWII merchant mariners the right to veterans' housing - benefits. If approved by the state, California WWII merchant mariners would become eligible for housing loans with 7 percent interest rates. Brother Turner reports that the Golden Gate American Mer­ chant Marine Veterans has been holding monthly membership meetings in the San Francisco SIU hall. "The men really ap­ preciate the hospitality the SIU has shown our group," said Turner. Former WWII mer|hant mari­ ners residing in the ^n Fran­ cisco area are welc^e to join the organization. Brother Turner says. �5 ;Sj- MY, 1989 Wiy// Merchant Marine Veterans Not Welcome in VFW Organization SIU retiree Eugene Hall and his wife attempted to join the Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), but the state chapter turned them down. The VFW's policy towards WWII merchant mariners was provided to Pen­ sioner Hall, and in turn. Brother Hall provided the LOG with a copy. (See Eugene Hall's letter to the editor on page 8.) According to the VFW mate­ rial sent to Brother Hall, the VFW national office told its local posts that merchant marine vet­ erans are "NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN OUR ORGANIZATION!!!!" (The em­ phasis is recorded as it appeared in the VFW document.) Furthermore, the VFW's di­ rective states that local VFW, groups who have "already ac­ cepted any of these Mdrchant Marines as members" into the Post should "remove them at once" in accordance with the or­ ganization's bylaws and manual of procedure. The VFW statements admit that merchant seamen who were in active oceangoing service dur­ ing U.S. involvement in World War II are now eligible to apply for veterans' benefits. The VFW's membership, how­ ever, is limited to honorably dis­ charged veterans "whose service is recognized as campaign medal service by the issuance of a campaign medal by the govern­ ment of the United States," states the headquarters commu­ nication. The directive contin­ ues, "merchant marine service does not meet the VFW mem­ bership requisite of honorable service with the armed forces of the United States as listed above." Pensioner Hall is disturbed by the contradictory tone of the Ohio VFW "saying we are vet­ erans but as we lack a certain medal we are not veterans." Brother Hall urges fellow mer­ chant marine veterans. "So, fel­ lows, if you care to write to your congressman, possibly some day we shall be rightfully blessed as veterans." VFIV Magazine Says Group Supports U.S.-Flag Shipping At the same time that mer­ chant mariners have been turned down for membership in the VFW, the organization acknowl­ edged the important role civiliancrewed, U.S.-flag merchant ships play in our current national de­ fense needs. VFW Magazine says, "VFW Resolution 448 puts the organi­ zation on record as supporting efforts to upgrade U.S. air and sealift capability . . ."the same resolution concludes that every effort must be made to ensure the "Congress and the Adminis­ tration approve funding needed to raise the U.S. merchant fleet from 14th place in the world to first." The issue also carries an arti­ cle by a former merchant mari­ ner, Vice Admiral Albert J. Herberger, deputy commander-inchief of the U.S. Transportation Command. Herberger points out that "... our ability to move men and material worldwide in sufficient time to be either a credible deterrent to war or to be available for combat in a ti­ mely manner is paramount to U.S. national strategy." Airlift and sealift infrastructurie, siays Admiral Herberger, are a vital component in our ability to meet global threats. "From a historical perspective, the hard lessons learned in World War II, Berlin, Korea and Southeast Asia have demon­ strated repeatedly the necessity for a strong, vigorous and re­ sponsive transportation sys­ tem ..." concludes the admiral. Herberger also cites the short­ age of trained mariners to man U.S.-flag ships and the nation's eroded ship construction and re­ pair facilities. The article, entitled "Strengthen U.S. Merchant Ma­ rine to Counter Global Threats," appeared in the Jan. 1989 issue of "VFW." The SIU received a copy from SIU retiree C. Maniaregina of Erie, PA. George McCartney Henry "Whitey" Disley Father Bartholomew Sea Unions Seek Recognition for 7 Seamen Killed in Vietnam Maritime unions and their al­ lies in California are working to pass a bill to honor seven sea­ men who were killed in the Viet­ nam War. State Senator Milton Marks introduced legislation (Senate Bill 43) which seeks to add the seven names to the state's Vietnam Veterans' Me­ morial. On May 19, 1966, the seven merchant mariners were sailing with military supplies aboard the S/S Baton Rouge Victory, when a Vietcong mine exploded in the Lung Tau Channel near Saigon. The explosion flooded the fire and engine rooms, killing five members of the SIUNA affiliated Marine Firemen's Union and two members of the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association. At the time oif the attack. States Line operated the vessel, which was in the Military Sealift Transport Service. Disley Testifies Henry "Whitey" Disley, pres­ ident of the Marine Firemen's Union, testified before the Cali­ fornia State Senate on Veterans' Affairs. He pointed out that the U.S. government "frankly ac­ knowledged the area . . . was a treacherous passage, subject to mining of the waters and shoreside artillery attacks." In Execu­ tive Order 11216, the president had designated these waters as a combat zone. Under the criteria established by California's Veterans' Me­ morial Commission, U.S. Navy seamen killed in the same way would have been included in the memorial. Disley testified that "there is an understandable sense of bitterness by American seamen who voluntarily enter into perilous war zones in the absence of any military compul­ sion, particularly when the risk is high." This was the case in 1966, when the Baton Rouge Victory entered an area over which the Vietcong had substantial control. Since the merchant seamen won no official government recogni­ tion for their sacrifices, Disley said, "We appear before the committee to request this recog­ nition." McCartney Urges Recognition Other witnesses joined Disley in making the seamen's case; George McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president; Rear Ad­ miral Tom Patterson (Ret.); Cap­ tain Carl Otterberg, U.S. Naval Reserve and Mar Ad, and Father Bartholomew, Greek Orthodox priest and three-war veteran. Although the American Legion invites WWII Merchant Mariners to apply for membership, the group opposed the proposed rec­ ognition for the seven Vietnam war seafarers. Representatives of the Ameri­ can Legion and other veterans' groups testified in opposition to including the merchant seamen in the memorial. American Legion invites WWII Merchant Marine Veterans to The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will continue to exclude merchant marine veterans from its ranks, but the American Le­ gion invites them to apply. The membership department at the Indianapolis-baSed organization told the, LOG that the American Legion was "happy to have" qualified merchant marine veter­ ans as members. Civilian mariners with honora­ ble discharge certificates from active service for the wartime period of 1941-1945 can apply for American Legion member­ ship. According to the Legion's Washington, DC office, the group has accepted World War II merchant marine veterans on a case-by-case basis. The Ameri­ can Legion's policy went into ef­ fect when the government ap­ proved veterans' status for WWII merchant seamen. Legloii Magazine Recalls Heroic Actions^ of WWH Seafarers The April 1989 issue of the American Legion's magazine •.{' ' i, carried a tribute to merchant sailors of WWII in an article en­ titled "Heroes of the High Seas." The author, James N. Sites, served for nearly four years in the merchant marine during WWII. Sites said there "are endless examples of how American mer­ chant mariners made uncommon valor a common virtue during World War 11." The author notes that 2.8 percent of the merchant seamen who were reg­ istered with the U.S. Maritime Service died. This casualty rate was second only to that of the U.S. Marine Corps, which suf­ fered a slightly higher rate of 2.9 percent. After describing the harrowing situations which confronted mer­ chant ship. Sites concludes his article with the following: "U.S. merchant seamen were marked men in thankless jobs. But their heroic service contrib­ uted significantly to America's victory at sea." SIU pensioner Myron Healman brought a copy of the American Legion magazine's article to the union's San Fran­ cisco hall. •>v' f: II mr �2d:<tiiajSe«3'.'tr a,aiaji;.i, i*ii—*1 SOfMERS 106 LAKES FITOUT CONTINUES SIU ships and Seafarers on the Great Lakes are in for one of the busiest seasons in memory, A big demand for steel will keep SIU Lakers on ore carriers working throughout the season. These job opportunities will greatly expand the job security for the union's Sweetwater sailors. •fit'-: v.. 7 r.' '•'••• •••" ' r.,%. Si-. ^ The H. Lee White is known as "a good feeder" and much of the cre^t for that reputation goes to the galley crew, from left, Robert Hedric, porter; Augustine Kuhl, second cook, and Salim Ali, steward. is:- vfc A It was morning coffee break, and the crew takes a breather from working on deck in a typical early spring snowstorm on the Great Lakes. From left are Saif Shagira, gateman; D. K. Witt, AB watch­ man; Lee Allen, AB wheelsman; Jeff Johnson, AB watchman; Rich­ ard Perry, bosun; Tim Bell, AB watchman, and David Morgan, AB wheelsman. See Great Lakes photo story on pages 11-14. H, Iff WH/TC ^The M/V H. Lee White sits ready for her first voyage of the season after wintering in To­ ledo. She left March 21 for Marquette, MI to load taconite for the blast furnaces in Ash­ tabula, OH. A Working together to keep the plant running smoothly and safely are QMED John Knopf, left, and Third Engineer Tim Brenna, a member of MEBADist. 2. PAUL THAYER Conveyorman Bill Truax and Able Seaman Robert Allen take a break from ''getting her ready" for another sea­ son. A Gateman Donald Mackell has one of the toughest jobs on a self-unloader: working in the tunnel as cargos of iron ore, stone or coal are carried on heavy belts from the ship's hold up to the offloading booms. It's noisy and it's dirty and it's dangerous. SB J. • TheMA^ Paul Thayer lies shrouded in mist and snow at her berth on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland as fitout gets under way. �my, 1989 ?-vt • . • ': • . SIU Boatmen Kept Busy in Tampa Bay Area When crewmembers of a Tampa-bound tanker heard voices in the water, a search re­ vealed two men and three boys struggling in the water off the ship's stern. Immediately, the Tampa Bay Pilot's Association was contacted. The pilot's sta­ tion is manned by boatmen rep­ resented by the SIU. The SlU-affiliated boatmen re­ sponded and pulled the hypothermiated victims, who were still alive 14 hours after their power boat had capsized, and brought them to the shore and safety. Although that particular event happened six months ago, the boatmen never know when emergency calls will be added to pilots' station, an hour's trip in good weather. Complicating the boatman's decisions are inclement weather conditions and the approach to a ship. Avoiding a wake which would bounce the pilot boat against the ship is accomplished by running under the stern. A boatman also must properly ma­ neuver the ladder so a pilot can safely board the vessel. Track Ship Traffic At the pilots' headquarters on Egmont Key, the boatmen main­ tain the three 52 to 54-foot pilot boats—the Tampa Bay Pilot, Manatee and Tampa. The boat- Senior boatman Jerry Mammano (left) and a pilot head to a waiting vessel on the pilot boat Tampa. their routine duty of ferrying the Tampa Bay pilots to incoming or outgoing vessels. Working 12-hour shifts, two boatmen or relief boatmen at a time, the SlU-represented men take dispatch calls from all ves­ sels requiring pilotage in Tampa Bay. The boatman is responsible for obtaining all relevent infor­ mation: the vessel's speed, draft, berth time. Added to the boat­ man's calculations are tides and weather conditions. Bad Weather Complicates Job After providing the vessel with an arrival time and instructions on how to handle the ladder, the boatman takes the pilot to the vessel. For incoming carriers, the rendezvous point is a sea buoy located 13'/2 miles from the Boatman Jonathan Nye The Tampa Bay Pilot, one of the association's vessels, on its way to meet an inbound carrier. ends, however, hundreds of beach enthusiasts come to enjoy a day in the sun. Last year, the boatmen joined Sam Gibbons, the area's con­ gressman, in a campaign to clean up Egmont Key. Trash, left by the island's visitors, was scooped up in a weekend sweep by hundreds of volunteers. Rescue Storm Victims After storms hit the area, the boatmen find themselves rescu­ ing stranded vacationers. Some­ times they have more than peo­ ple on their hands. One storm last year threw more than 20 boats on the island's beach. Frequently, the boatmen are asked to rescue injured passen­ gers or crewmembers. A few weeks ago, the pilots' boatmen hastened to a foreign-flag cruise ship when a stroke victim was reported. The boatmen arranged for paramedics and an ambu­ lance to meet the pilot boat. Shift change for the Tampa Bay Pilots' Association boatmen and relief boatmen takes place on the public pier of Mullet Key's Fort De Soto Park. Mullet Key is connected to the main­ land by highway, allowing the boatmen from the two daily shifts access to their homes. SIU Since 1983 Tampa Bay Pilots Association boatmen and relief boatmen have been represented by the SIU since 1983, when crewmembers voted "yes" for union represen­ tation. Boatmen who are not pictured include Careran "Mac" McDougle, Mark Lewis (relief), Jerry Lane (relief) and Tim Baten. men eilso keep the station's log and track the comings and goings of vessels in the Tampa Bay area. • - Pictured on one of the Tampa Bay Pilot Association's boats are (L-R) relief boatman Matt Lester, a pilot, and boatman Randy Huth. i; Boatman Jim Heatherly sailed deepsea before joining the Tampa Pilots. The pilots' dispatching center has been on Egmont Key since 1886, making it one of the earli­ est occupants of the island. Now, what was once the island's garrison, is a collection of ruins—including a jail, officers' quarters and gun mounts. Sharing the two-and-a-half mile-long and half mile-wide key with the pilots and boatmen are Coast Guard lighthouse attend­ ants and a few naturalists from the federal wildlife reserve which dominates the island. On week- li. t. Boatman Charles Thompson (right) and SIU Patrolman Al Caulder. �SSAFARlRSlOG ' -vt:; 'p.| Pre-employment Drug Testing Works Smoothly in all Ports r •• ., • •''v. • I . 'KL ' JvV:^ V ' .^• -•-M-fer?'- :',5 -??' ^ i' he pre-employment drug test procedures mandated by the government's regulations issued last November, went into effect on May 1 for all SIU members. In the first few days of testing, no serious problems were re­ ported. Seafarers employed aboard U.S.-flag vessels are required to show proof of a negative drug test taken in accordance with the procedures mandated by the government. The SIU, while trying to over­ turn the regulations through a lawsuit in federal court, is none­ theless complying with the regu­ lations. Prior to registration for ship­ ping, SIU members can pick up a drug test appointment form at any union h^l counter. With the appointment form in hand, the member goes to a Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan clinic or contracted physician to provide a urine sample. The SWP clinic or physician, following the steps outlined in Coast Guard rule CO D 86-067, sends the sample to the labora­ tory. The laboratory tests the sam­ ple for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PGP) and am­ phetamines. If a sample tests positive, a confirmatory test is run. Next, the Medical Review Of­ ficer (MRO) selected jointly by the union and employer, studies the test results. The MRO sends the negative results to the SWP clinic in Brooklyn. Anyone with a positive test is called directly by the MRO. Negative results are entered into the Registration and Ship­ ping computer system at the Brooklyn clinic. Approximately five days after the drug test is taken, the clearance will appear in the system. Thus, individuals with negative pre-employment drug tests will be cleared to reg­ ister and ship. r he joint union/management committee, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board, has enacted Action Number 335, instituting pre-hire drug testing prior to registration for shipping beginning May 1, 1989. The action was brought about by the Coast Guard's drug test­ ing rules (CG-D-86-067) which took effect Dec. 21, 1988. The regulations state that no seaman is eligible for employment on a U.S.-flag vessel without possess­ ing verification that he has suc­ cessfully passed a pre-hire drug test. In addition, effective June 21, 1989, says the SAB action, no seaman can be shipped to a con­ tracted vessel without having passed the pre-hire drug test. The exceptions, according to the SAB, are seamen who pos­ sess permanent status aboard a specific vessel and are returning to the same vessel in the same job classification. This accords with the Coast Guard's interpre­ tation of its own pre-hire rule transmitted to the union and contracted-operators. Alyeska Establishes New Rules ;:';lfO;''.:r;;v;' •:- 'i/j ' • .,:-•1/:^: .-..'••ir • 't .•I- ::-|C tV:l. i''" fe' "../i-'k- Responding to the Exxon Valdez disaster, tUtomaior owner companies of th^klyeska Pipe­ line Service Co. announced that shipowners and operators using the Valdez terminal will be re­ quired to institute random drug and alcohol testing on all ves­ sels. The pipeline consortium . stressed that the policies of each vessel will be examined to en­ sure compliance with all federal regulations. This is part of a new program by the owner compa­ nies to improve their ability to prevent and deal with oil spills. Alyeska operates the Valdez terminal and the Trans Alaska Pipeline System on behalf of the major oil companies. No Test, No Entry All employees seeking entry to the Valdez terminal will have to submit to breathalyzer tests, the pipeline operators said. Those failing such tests will be denied entry. Alyeska will administer the tests on board tankers, in. the presence of the Coast Guard. At least one of the owner companies, BP, stated that Alyeska will not tell the police about failure to pass the test "unless the individual concerned becomes a nuisance at the gate." The pipeline owners promised Alaska Governor Steve Cowper that they would institute testing on all vessels loading out of Val­ dez. This will provide an early start on federal testing programs due to be introduced July 12. Early implementation also will involve pre-employment drug tests and periodic urine tests of all workers in the Valdez serv­ ice, Alyeska said. In addition to the drug and al­ cohol testing, the oil companies stated that tug escorts will be provided and pilotage will be re­ quested on all incoming and out­ going vessels to a point beyond Bligh Reef. Alyeska will ask the Coast Guard for additional radar responder capability to the exist­ ing Bligh Reef buoy and other points within Prince William Sound. Finally, Alyseka indi­ cated it will acquire more skim­ ming and booming capacity to supplement existing spill contin­ gency equipment. Inquiring Seafarer Question: What was your fa­ vorite trip? (Asked of Seafarers in the SIU union hall in Brooklyh, NY.) Hugh Woods, FOWT, W5729—The Con­ stitution. I was on her maiden voyage. I felt that I was part of something historic. The crew was really great, and George McCartney came out to service us. He ironed out a lot of problems so that the ship could run smoothly. Thomas Her­ bert, QMED, H-1357—I took one of the D-9's| over to the West Coast last year on the first leg of an around-the-world voyage. It was fantastic. We stopped off at the Mediterranean, Singapore, Japan and all the West Coast ports. Hazel Johnson, Steward, J-25— My last trip, which was on the Falcon Champion. The weather was nice—not too cold, just right. We hit Greece, Italy, Sardinia, Spain and France. Edward Collins, Chief Steward, C-1185—My fa­ vorite trip was to St. Croix—I love the is­ lands. I just got off the Golden Monarch in January. Besides, it was a short trip—11 days and you're home. Terry Mouton, QMED, M1669—You know how long I've been sail­ ing? Forever. I used to like the trips to Thai­ land during the Vietnam War. You're not going to put down my age, are you? Omar A. Omar, Oiler, 0-371— The one I took to Santo Do­ mingo, because it is close to home. That way, I can get to see the wife and family. Don Hicks, Bo­ sun (retired), H-694—The old Robin Line ships, I guess. But that was before I got married to the greatest woman in the world. The weather was great; the crews were terrific. George Alex­ ander, Chief Steward (Re­ tired)—A Rot­ terdam to Aus­ tralia run. But this was a long time ago. World War II. Fused to make big ship models and raffle them off for $300. Back then, these were long trips, and you had a lot of time on your hands. A! Austin, Bo­ sun, A-853— The time I went to Sri Lanka on the Golden Phoenix. Few boats ever get there; it was virtually untouched by tourists. We were tied up at an old World War II base. Capricorn Trip Wos One To Remember r he LNG Capricorn ship's min­ utes of January 29 contained a special message from one mem­ ber, who says: "I would like to report that this tour has been an educational experience in itself. Together, we have learned the true mean­ ing of brotherhood at sea as well as ashore. We've shared good times together ashore, wining and dining and having fun—al­ ways looking out for one an­ other. We've niade good friends and shared good times—a tour to remember," The LNG Capricorn crewmembers' meeting was held while sailing between Bontang, Indonesia and Tobata, Japan. Reporter Calk Crew of Robert f. lee 'Best in Business' M n article in the Athens, Ala#1 bama Post Courier reports the crew of the Robert E. Lee as "among the best in the busi­ ness." The reporter rode aboard the Waterman vessel to collect ma­ terial for a series of articles on the U.S. merchant marine. He wrote that crewmembers wereJ'well-rounded, well-read and well-aware of what is hap­ pening in the world," and added this important note: "All are union members. Patriotism runs deep with these men." The article said that conditions onboard the vessel were "clean and comfortable . . . meals are well prepared and varied." The Post Courier series dis­ cussed the decline of the U.S. merchant marine, and empha­ sized that the lack of sealift ca­ pacity has endangered the stra­ tegic security of the nation. SIU members on the Robert E. Lee provided the Seafarers LOG with a copy of the article along with the ship's February 12 ship's meeting minutes. �r MAY, 1989 SIU am JOINS CAPE HORN IN PORT OF SAN FRANaSCO M former Barber Line ship, " the Cape Horn has been broken out for a voyage to Indonesia. On the way she will stop in Portland, Hono­ lulu and Subic Bay for load­ ing. The Cape Horn will then spend five weeks in Sattahip, Thailand. Crewed by 31 merchant mariners, the Cape Horn's current trip is her first in two years. The vessel has been docked at Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco. The Cape Horn is operated by Inter-Ocean Management, a Philadelphia-based ship management company. The company handles several commercial vessels and a number of military contracts. Pictured on this page are SIU members who joined the Cape Horn in San Francisco. Not pictured is Chief Steward James Venables. Business Agent Gentry Moore lis­ tens to Master Charles Shaw. Oiler Warren Wright at work in the engine room. Steward Assistant Oiga "Connie' Velasquez at work between meals. Electrician John Harlan relaxes with Oiler Gary Mitchell. AB George Kirksey, OS Louis Sorito, OS Salvatore Reinosa, Bo­ sun Howard Gihhs, and AB Ron­ ald Dailey take a break from deck duty. Chief Cook John Chaney with Steward Assistant Winston Wal­ ter, the fourth Piney Point gradu­ ate on board. • .."'4 J •: ^ SIU San Francisco Business Agent Gentry Moore looks on while AB's Fred Knappman, Roy Oliphaht, and William Capps enjoy a meal. Steward Assistant Olga "Connie' Velasquez serves lemonade to Wiper John Grisler and Electri­ cian John Harlan. ' f j • . Ordinary Seamen Salvatore Reinosa and Louis Sorito stand with Business Agent Gentry Moore, while Bosun Howard Gibbs and AB Ronald Dailey sit at table. i' i.'.'i m-- 'i'',? • Chief Cook John Chaney readies the meat for the oven. i Fire drill exercises aboard the Cape Horn. The Cape Horn was docked at Hunter's Point in San Francisco when SIU Business Agent Gen­ try Moore paid a visit. A former Barber Line vessel, the Cape Horn recrewed at San Francisco en route to the Far East. .1 . .• , r. • •j' i, t ; ;k" fs- A • ii: J �•-• ••. -''Y-V'':";" ,' ,;' SUFAKCItSiOG -M-l iimNE iumm mnmma ciM After participating in classroom learning and practical training, seven SIU members were graduated from the Lundeberg Schoors Marine Electrical Maintenance class. Curriculum covered by the students included: electrical theory, power circuits, schematics, test equipment and maintenance and trouble-shooting of AG and DC motors and controllers. Pictured left to right are graduates (back row) Robert Zientak, Don"the Machinist" Malozi, (middle row) Rikk Parker, Owen ^ufify^ (fix^ Hans Kogler, Gary Praitts and ^Ben Conway.'• Celestial navigation class graduates join instructor Jim Brown (left) after completing a course which included: latitude observations by sun and Polaris; celestial running fixes by sun, star, planets; compass error by amplitude and azimuth; star identification, and care and use of a sextant. Graduating students are Roger A. Foote Jr. (second from left), James R. Stinson Jr. and Johp T. Thompson. - COOirilMD AllffV a4ss Chief Cook Learthur Jordon (left). Cook and Baker Wilmer Jack Jr. and Chief Cook Tanya Walker. The Cook and Baker class gradu­ ates display the products of their class work. While learning the Cook and Baker skills, students help prepare more than 650 meals a day at the Lundeberg School. f:>v: •.V • "iH "v . •• EK:;-' ; .-r^T • • ' . A QUAUHED MEEEBER OF WE EHGIHE DEPmMEHT CiASS Completing an intensive 12-week training course are: (back row) Frank Bemer Jr. (left), John J. Thomas, Matt McGeehan, John Hoskins, Thomas Neuwiller, Lonnie I. Carter, Herman Best, Ocie Jones III, Nathan Hollander, Mike Novak, (front row) Randal Firestine (left), Charles Mispagell, Pedro Santiago, Jerry J. Thomp­ son and Sonja M. Clements. The Lundeberg SchooPs curriculum aimed at QMED certification and endorsement leads to many ratings in the engine department. Pictured above are Sherman Anderson (top) and Patrick Rawley.. , Upgrader Alvin Johnson (left) with instructor Jim Moore. Brother Johnson learned aban­ don ship procedures, hypother­ mia prevention, helicopter res­ cue procedures, emergency radio and distress signals and other survival techniques. Dim EH&HE TECHMOIOOY CIASS All aspects of diesel engine technology were studied by (back row, left to right) Mark G. Lawrence, Rikk Parker, Charles Polk Bob Layko, B. Hutching, Chris Doyle, Instructor Eric Malzkuhn Michael Scardma, (front row, left to right) Steve Miller, Willie Franks, Frank Jaworski, Mike Harat and George Lindsay Fellow class member Frank "The Chief Foster is not pictured, tlie course covered theory, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. , �IN AUn 1989 New Red Cross Procedures Added to Lundeberg Training Programs I V..iS CPR is demonstrated by a Lundeberg instructor. I^hen the Red Cross updated If If its first aid and cardiopulmo­ nary resuscitation (CPR) courses, Lundeberg School in­ structors Jim Hanson and Jim Moore were among the first in the state of Maryland to learn the new material. As a result, SIU members taking first aid and CPR classes are learning the newest techniques developed by the Red Cross. Instructors Hanson and Moore have been certified in three new areas: upgraded standard first aid, community CPR and basic life support for the professional rescuer. Community CPR Respiratory and circulatory problems in persons of all ages are discussed by Lundeberg School instructors in this portion of the class. The kind of aid that should be administered in the event of choking, heart attacks and cardiac arrests is learned by course participants. The most common childhood injuries and their prevention also are covered. Basic Life Support In addition to reviewing mate­ rial from the previously men­ tioned courses, a student is pro­ vided with more detailed information on the respiratory and circulatory systems. Stu­ dents also are taught the proper method of performing two-per­ son CPR and how to use resusci­ tation masks. Rescue breathing for drastic situations such as near drowning, electric shock, traumatic injury and hypother­ mia is taught. Upgraded Standard First Aid New material covers one-man CPR, rescue breathing and aid to a choking person. The instructor also teaches how to detect the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack and what aid is necessary in each case. The curriculum includes what to do in the event of any of the following medical emergencies: bleeding, shock, fractures, bums, diabetic attacks, stroke, seizures, effects of extreme heat or cold, poisonings, bites, stings, eye and nose injuries. Chief Mate Ron Chavers. Brother Santana works in Crow­ ley's San Juan operation, while boatmen MacKnight, Weikert and Chavers are based in Phila­ delphia. Former Trainee Says Instruction Excellent In class, Ray MacKnight charts a course. Brothers Chavers, a trainee graduate of the union school and the recipient of the 1983 Towboat Scholarship, expressed full satisfaction with the course. He said, "The instmctors should be commended for their constant and diligent attention to the needs of each student." Chavers noted that despite the busy schedule, each course participant had spent a great deal of time with the instructors. The class participants learned radar theory, including observa­ tion, operation and use, interpre­ tation and plotting, collision avoidance. Navigational exer- M fter accumulating 62 college n course credits, SIU member Albert Jules Schmitt graduated from the Lundeberg School's college program with an associ­ ate in arts degree in nautical sci­ ence, inland concentration. Brother Schmitt, employed aboard Crescent Towing and Salvage Company equipment in New Orleans, first attended the union's school in 1979 when he enrolled in a diesel engineering technology course. What made the degree possi­ ble, says Schmitt, is the spirit of cooperation and assistance an enrolled student receives from the college program faculty . In a letter to the school. Brother Schmitt said, "My heartfelt thanks go out to all those in­ volved in creating the business­ like atmosphere of the college program. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this great eductional opportunity." •• ' -:'V, i • ?=i-. if: l- I The inclusion of the Red Cross's upgraded first aid and CPR techniques in the Lunde­ berg School's curriculum pro­ vides SIU members an opportu­ nity to be among the most knowledgeable and trained Sea­ men in the world. Four Seafarers Earn Radar Endersements at Union's School sistant Boat Captain Ray Macour inland division SIU mem­ bers completed the Radar En­ Knight, Assistant Boat Mate fdorsement course at the Lunde­ Mike Weikert and Linehaul berg School. The Seafarers sail on vessels of the Caribbean and North Atlantic divisions of the Crowley Transportation and Towing Company. Graduating with their radar endorsements were: Assistant Boat Captain Julio Santana, As­ SIU Member Graduates from Union's College Degree Program Jullo Santana (right) and Radar Endorsement candidate Pete Ryerson review a radar reading. cises were conducted on simula­ tion equipment. Working on the Lundeberg School's simulator, students practiced plotting a course and safely manuevering their "vessel" without jeopardiz­ ing the safety of others. Congratulating SIU member Al Schmitt (pictured third from the left) are: College Program Coor­ dinator Tracey Foley, Port Agent Nick Celona. (left), Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conklin. Boatman Schmitt acquired the necessary credits by taking vo­ cational and college courses at the Lundeberg School and trans­ ferring credits from Louisiana State University and Nichols State College. He also was awarded credit for work experi­ ence upon documentation of his knowledge. The Lundeberg School began its college degree program in 1986. The program is open to all SIU members. Courses are of­ fered in eight-week sessions, five times a year. Jnstruction is avail­ able in the following subject matters: English, mathematics, social sciences, physical science and physics. K: F' •1 •• a .. Marine Electronics Course Dates ., : CI ••t September 4^November 24 November 13-February 2 On next page is a clip-andsend for more information. r -h 1- m n- �SEAFARERS 106 TWO LIFEBOAT CLASSES School's Marine Electronic Technician Classroom Is Open for Business y • ''jyyy- !r,; • • ^ ' Vi'. lilii <T., . -•'•>:>' ; . yy e-'-.yx'' • '" ;;" :s,;; Participating In the rIbbon-cuttIng ceremony of the new Marine Elec­ tronic Technician classroom are: Liindberg School Vice President Ken Lonklln (left), SIU Secretary- r he recently constructed Ma­ rine Electronic Technician course classroom was officially open for business after a ribboncutting ceremony at the Seafar­ ers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The classroom was built for the new course to assist mem­ bers in learning to use the in­ creasingly complex electronics found onboard today's vessels. The classroom, located in the Charles Logan Vocational Build­ ing on the grounds of the Lunde­ berg School, is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic train­ ing aids. * - §l.> Treasurer Joe DIGIorglo, Instruc­ tor Russ Levin, Course Advisor NIck Marrone, Sr. and Vocational Director BUI Egllnton. Course instructor Russ Levin says students perform a mini­ mum of two hours a day in lab work. Trouble-shooting exercises give students an opportunity to use the electronic training aids and provide close to real-life ex­ perience, reports Levin. The Marine Electronic Techni­ cian course covers 480 hours of instruction over a twelve-week period. Students who complete the course, says Levin, should be able to sit for the Federal Communications Commission's exam for General Radiotele­ phone Operators' License with Radar Endorsement or a Second Class Radio Operators License. , '• *r^- Graduating from the Lundeberg School's lifeboat classes are: (pic­ ture above, back row, left to right) Frederick Mills, Allen "Dutch" Noltensmeier, Samuel Cox Jr., Robin B. Anderson, (front row, left to right) Darwin Peguese, Kevin Hare, Victor F. Weber and Sam Minor, (picture below, third row, left to right) Fred L. Colston Sr., Eric D. Johnson, John W. Bertrand, Bob Omilanowicz, Chris Maye, Kevin "Cash" Starkey, Earl Hargraves, A1 Schmitt, Adrienneh Ev­ erett, Curtis L. Small, Todd Ruffin, Instructor Jim Moore, (second row, left to right) Patrick Legg, Lawrence Israel, Eric Selberg, Sean Ryan, David Bailey, Ed Aldrete, (front row, left to right) Robert Zepeda, Michael S. Gomes, Anna F. Buyvid, Kelly A. Wood and Ronald Corgey. Explaining course material to SIUNA Vice President Angle Tellez (left) are Marine Electronic Technician course students Danny Johnson (center) and Joe McGee. On the desk sits the electronic training aids used for class lab work. I Am Interested in The Marine Electronics Course 1 Please put me on your list as interested in future enrollment in the 1 new Marine Electronics Technician course. 1 I 1 Name Date of Birth (Last) (First) mo/day/yr (Middle) 1 I Address _ 1 I Telephone (area code) 1 I Soc. Security No. Seniority _ Book No. 1 I Dept — Home Port 1 I Date available for training I 1 RETURN COMPLETED COUPON TO: 1 Director Vocational Education 1 Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center I I Piney Point, MD 20674 I 1 .'r'UW'-j-'- '1 I 1 1 I 1 ABLE SEAMEN CLASS Deck seamanship, liiles of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, crane and fork truck opera­ tions were subjects covered by the graduating Able Seaman class. Pictured above are: (back row, left to right) Frederick W. Mills, Eric D. Johnson, Marshall A. Boice, Frank E. Vogler, Reginal D. French, Robert Murray, Samuel Cox Jr., Steve Welder, (second row, left to right) Instructor Jake Karaczynski, N. Allen Orrmins, Allen "Dutch" Noltensmeier, Norman K. Armstrong, Victor F. Weber, Robin B. Anderson, Sam Minor, Rodriguez Gonzales, (first row, left to right) Darwin Peguese, Paul Bird, Devin Hare, John D. Caron, Noel Lau and Juan Melendez. I.. - -'"v ' . . ^ . 5,' , I <,7.. . ,4 �MAY,J989 Twenfy-eight Seafarers Retire The Seafarers Pension Plan approved monthly pensions for 28 deepsea and inland members. These monthly pensions, which each member will receive throughout his lifetime, will help these dedicated linion men enjoy a secure retirement. Deep Sea BIN AHMAD Bin Ahmad, 60, shipped out of New York as an AB. He retired effective October 1, 1988, and makes his home in New York, NY. WALTER E. BAUER Walter E. Bauer, 61, joined the union in 1951 in the port of New Orleans, LA. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Bauer now lives in Marrero, LA. TRAVIS H. BREWER JR. Travis H. Brewer Jr., 65, retired as an oiler, effective March 1, 1989. His home port was Houston, and he lives in Texas City, TX. HOWARD COLE Howard Cole, 64, of Houston sailed as an OS and AB in the deck department. Bom in McKinney, TX, he joined the union in 1959. Previously an aircraft sheet metal worker. Brother Cole worked on such vessels as the Achilles and the Aleutian. 1.; t i' if/ •\ I -• JAMES E. CONNOR James E. Connor, 65, retired as an AB, effective February 1, 1989. A resident of Cheektowaga, NY, he shipped out of New York. ARTHUR DE CHAMP Arthur De Champ, 72, of Seattle, WA worked in the steward department. Brother De Champ sailed as a second cook/baker and a chief cook. A native of Massachusetts, he joined the union in 1962 and received his "A" seniority book in 1970. He had numerous voyages with Colmar, Isthmian, Waterman, and Sea-Land. * EDWARD ELLIS Edward Ellis, 65, of Jacksonville, FL sailed as an AB in the deck department. Born in | Georgia, Brother Ellis joined the union at Jacksonville in 1962 following 19 years in the Navy. He had voyages with Suwannee, Halcyon, and Empire Transport. Ellis served as a ship delegate for the SIU, and the union thanked him for staying in frequent touch with headquarters. FRANK FLYNN JR. Frank Flynn Jr., 65, of Norfolk, VA sailed as an OS, a fireman/ watertender/ oiler, and a deck engineer. An Ohio native. Brother Flynn worked for the Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. JOSEPH A. GIBBONS Joseph A. Gibbons, 60, of Huntingdon, PA worked in the steward department. Previously a meatcutter, he sailed as a messman and later as chief cook. Brother Gibbons joined the union in 1960, and had voyages with the Robin Line and the Bull Line. GILBERT GONZALES Gilbert Gonzales, 59, of San Antonio, TX sailed as a chief cook. His home port is Houston. GARLAND JACKSON Garland Jackson, 62, of Seattle, WA shipped out as a chief cook. PAUL G. LUTEMAN Paul G. Luteman, 62, of San Francisco sailed as an OS and AB in the deck department. Bora in Cumberland, MD, he joined the union in New York in 1958. Seafarer Luteman had voyages with Waterman, Victory Carriers, and Sea-Land. He completed an AB course in 1979. DONALD E. MURPHY Donald E. Murphy, 64, of Jacksonville, FL sailed from 1951-59 before joining the SIU. A native of Norfolk, VA, he worked as an electrician, an oiler, and then a QMED. Brother Murphy had Voyages on 'K' • ..-7^ •; siich vessels as the New York and the Mount Vernon. GAETANO MATTIOLI Gaetano Mattioli, 65, of Toms River, NJ retired from deepsea sailing effective February 1, 1989. His home port was New York. CHARLES W. PALMER Charles W. Palmer, 68, sailed as a third assistant engineer. He makes his home in Mobile, AL. WILLIAM L. PETERSON William L. Pe­ terson, 61, started sailing in 1961 out of the port of Philadel­ phia, PA. He shipped out in the engine de­ partment. Bora in Brooklawn, NJ, Brother Peterson is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He makes his home in Seminole, FL. VICTOR F. PLACEY Victor F. Placey, 65, worked in the deck department as an OS and an AB. His book was issued in New York in 1943. A resident of Youngwood, PA, Brother Placey is a graduate of the SHLSS LNG upgrading course. He had voyages with the Del Caribe, the Del Sol, and the Ft. Hoskins. HUGH W. RILEY Hugh W. Riley, 68, worked as a messman in the steward department. He joined the union in Wilmington in 1962. Brother Riley sailed with such major companies as Waterman, Isthmian, and Sea-Land. A native of Virginia, he makes his home in San Francisco. RICARDO RODRIGUEZ Ricardo Rodriguez, 59, sailed in the deck department as an OS. He joined the SIU in Houston in 1957, and shipped out with Bloomfield, Waterman, and Cities Service. Brother Rodriguez resides in Galveston, TX. CHARLES ROSS Charles Ross, 65, retired from deep sea shipping on February I, 1989. A resident of Bothell, WA, he shipped out of Seattle. TROY D. SMITH Troy D. Smith, 61, of Moncks Corner, SC sailed as a wiper and FOWT. He received his book in 1950 in Tampa, FL. Brother Smith's career included voyages with the Sea-Land Consumer, the Humacao and the Ponce. HAROLD V. WALKER Harold V. Walker, 69, joined the union in 1952. He sailed as a steward/baker and chief steward. He worked on all company vessels of Cities Service from 1953 through 1975, and also sailed with Interocean Management Corp. He holds a certificate in marine fire fighting from the Military Sealift Command School, and attended the steward recertification program as a steward at Piney Point in 1981. Brother Walker lives in Knoxville, TN. Inland COLBOURNE H. AUTRY Colbourne H. Autry, 62, retired as an assistant engineer. A former carpenter's helper, he sailed aboard the Holly S with Steuart Transportation. Brother Autry received his book in Baltimore in 1970, and resides in Tangier, VA. STEPHEN BIONDO Stephen Biondo, 62, retired as an AGLIWD fisherman. He makes his home in Gloucester, MA. FRANCESCO P. BRANCALEONE Francesco P. Brancaleone of Gloucester, MA, retired after ye^s of service as a member of the AGLIWD fishermen's union. ROBERT GILES Robert Giles, 65, sailed as a senior captain. Born in Kansas City, MO, he served in the Navy before joining the SIU in Baltimore. At the SHLSS in 1973, he upgraded to ocean operator-inland waters. A resident of Sanford FL, Brother Giles worked for Interstate Oil Transport and Gulf Atlantic Towing. EDWARD GOETZ Edward Goetz, 62, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI sailed as a tug deckhand. A native of Marquette, MI, he worked previously as an operating engineer. Brother Goetz's employers were Massman Construction and Peter Kiewit Sons. u- "I''/J/ "'••s' r'. • 'r'' vs.-' • JOHN A. HOWLAND John A. Howland, 58, sailed as a chief engineer for Curtis Bay Towing. A Boston native, he received his book in Baltimore in 1957. Brother Howland lives in Timonium, MD. • �," '!• -• tV" iv"' • i. • •'•yt' yy y>y: u SEAFARERS LOG St. Louis Port Council Honors Three Community Leaders The Port Council of the Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity honored a labor leader, a businessman and an elected official at its April dinner dance. The St. Louis affiliate of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, presented its Labor Man of the Year Award to Gerald T. Feldhaus, business manager of Asbestos Workers Local 1. A union member since 1965, Feldhaus joined the local's executive board in 1977. He was elected business agent and financial secretary 1985 and business manager in 1986. Feldhaus serves on the executive Michael F. Shanahan attorney. Westfall is former assistant prosecuting attorney for St. Louis County and past special prosecuting attorney for the City of St. Louis. He was elected to his current position in 1978, and was re-elected unopposed in 1982 and 1986. Dinner speak­ ers included Richard Mantia, president of the Port Council George "Buzz" and Robert Westfall Sansone, an executive board member of the Port Council and president of Teamsters Joint Council 13. Robert Sansone • :-|.y; •; iKyy't.-:-;:"-; rT- n . Gerald T. Richard Mantia Feldhaus board of the Missouri State Building and Construction Trades Council. Michael F. Shanahan, chairman and CEO of Engineered Air Systems and chairman of the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club, accepted the Port Council's Management Man of the Year award. Shanahan serves on the boards of numerous educational and charitable organizations, including St. Louis University and the American Heart Association. The maritime group gave its Able Helmsman award to George "Buzz" Westfall, the St. Louis County prosecuting Rescue at Sea {Continued from page I) A Coast Guard helicopter then transported Cruz from the BaltL more to the port of Norfolk where a waiting ambulance took him to a local hospitkl. He re- mained there for a day and a h£il^ before being transferred to a IStew York hospital. Dr. Joseph SanFelippo, medical director of the SIU Welfare Plan, who was kept informed of Cruz's ^ condition, arranged for the injured ? scAFjam mum FLAN Nona COBRA: Continuation Hoaith Covongo f you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the / Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan.. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. I-800.CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the "LOG". You may want to refer to it. , Seafarer's personal physician to meet him in the New York hos­ pital emergency room when Cruz arrived. Following consultations, specialists prescribed physical therapy treatments', which are continuing at the present time. Cruz is profuse in his praise of his M/V Baltimore shipmates. "I really have to thank the whole crew. They saved my life," he said. He had special praise for Captain Bise who, he added, "did a fabulous job. His sense of humor and his knowledge of what had to be done made me feel a lot better." Everyone had a hand in caring for him, Cruz said. He gave high marks to Bosun Kahn, Chief Steward DeBoissiere and said, "the deck department took care of me around the clock. With the engine department's special sip­ ping straw and the steward de­ partment's special food, I was able to retain some strength. "The teamwork is what pulled me through," said Cruz. Liberty Ship Home (Continued from page 6) During the war, with the ship­ yards working full-tilt, workers used to joke, "We build 'em by the mile and cut them off by the yard." Baltimore's Bethlehem , shipyard, where the Brown was constructed, turned out 32 miles of ships. After the last line was secured and the gangway lowered, Capt. Herb Groh, the Brown's skipper for the day, said he was im­ pressed with the day's turnout and the support the John W, Brown has received. ' '< "You look around here and see all kinds of people. They're not all seamen or veterans. This has brought a lot of people to­ gether. You don't want them to forget what the merchant marine contributed to the War, and you don't want them to forget that today the merchant marine is a valuable asset," he said. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees ip charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this IS: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publish­ ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidatesfor elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade un-on concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wayand Britannia Way, PrinceGeorges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �ii ^lE^' HUY, m t Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea KHembership Reelings Deep Sea, Lakes, lulaad Waten APRIL 1-30, 1989 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans JBfck^dnviliig San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port New York": Philadelphia Baltimore . Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals Port •New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 1 San Francis iTOninj "Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu I Houston' •iSt. Louis''.;f iSiWjSssI Totals Port I New York = r I Philadelphia II i Baltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu |Hpu$ton ISt. Loiiis Kney Point Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH Trip All Groups ReUefs Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 9 4 4 ' 4 6 8 10 16 7 7 2 10 9 1 7 104 21 0 8 5 11 12 28 14 12 6 2 24 0 5 ISO 4 1 3 . 7 3 3 3 5 4. •5 0 10 57 33 1 3 18 10 27 19 19 16 37 2 3 0 7 5 15 3 9 3 6 1 5 6 2 5 72 3 0 n 7 28 0 , H *' ^ ft 229 • 16 2 .4,:s^ 4 5 15 9 6 0 2 7 9 5 4 7 ZS.' 8 2 12 3 i:l' ^ 75 ' 3 3 0 9 1 5 i 1 1 1 T'. 9 mi 3 ••••••" 14 2 5 3 0 10 3 2 0 9 4 1 4 k-sm y'-m:>sSi'19 ' . yi 0 11 2 0 ' 0 6 4 53 120 3 9 13 10 26 28 43 25 22 2 49 3 10 1 1 0 28 7' 3 39S 0 4: 272 0 0 28 ?62 2 7 2 8 8 5 5 11 0 9 a-30 rf' 2 0 5 6 10 4 3 0 11 1 4 78 56 STEWARD DEPARTMENT r-': 4 6 3 15 16 2 6 17 0 0 139 • Piney Point Monday, June 5 New York Tuesday, June 6 Philadelphia Wednesday, June 7 Baltimore Thursday, June 8 Norfolk Thursday, June 8 Jacksonville TTiursday, June 8 Algonac Friday, June 9 Houston Monday, June 12 New Orleans Tuesday, June 13 MobUe Wednesday, June 14 San Francisco Thursday, June 15 Wilmington Monday, June 19 Seattte Friday, June 23 San Juan Thursday, June 8 St. Louis Friday, Juiie 16 Honolulu Friday, June 16 Duluth Wednesday, June 14 Jersey City Wednesday, June 21 New Bedford Tuesday, June 20 'kr • •".V,/ • f'. i' *' i CI' H'm --V: I .Jf. :1 'OV /'i'Vv 3^n'-'2 IOSSDSUK, 0 27 1 1 12 76 Personals ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 1• • 3 • 5 3 ' 20 55 13 21 11 5 17 1 192 26 2 5 10 ^4 15 15 2 1 7 1 27 20 19 15 14 80 10 29 8 1 137 1 fsmmmm 232 261 0 Totals AU Departments 639 374 346 546 278 321 203 1,212 551 437 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of AprU was up from the month of March. A total of 1,348 jobs were shipped on SIUcontracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,348 jobs shipped, 546 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 203 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 9,897 jobs have been shipped. Bob Carroll IV A good friend is looking for you. Please write Vittoria John­ son, Rt. 5, Box 155, Savannah, TN 38372. Thomas L. Dodd Please get in touch with your family. They're worried about you. Write Doris Hamaker, 413 E. Bradford, Marion, IN 46952. Benjamin Porter Todd Johnson would like to know your whereabouts. He would also like to hear from anyone who knows where you are. Johnson identified you as a galleyman who sailed aboard the S.S. Walter Rice in 1978. Todd Johnson can be reached at 6054 Laurel Street, Apt. 8, New Orle­ ans, LA 70118, Terry Sniifh Please get in touch with Beiilah Farmer, Rt. 3, Box 150-4-5, Buna, TX 77612 (tel. #409/9945837). She has your photo al­ bums. •-.V-T : , i.-j-uJ-VI �m SOfARCKS 106 20 •kW' Dispatchers* Report for Inland Waters Seahnn lateniatiottal UnmdinOoif APRIL 1-30, 1989 i: •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port pew YOTk iPhU^elphy iBaltimore Norfolk^ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville |San Francisco ^Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston lonac 5t. Louis ^ *iney Point ® Totals i.,i,'• •. •. Port ^nw Yorii., TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Mtchael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DIGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, . Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Giideweil, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ENGINE DEPARTMENT ^0 0 0 0 ^ 0~T7r^ Q- |p)uladelphi^ ^Baltimore koifolk^ Mobile New Orleans Jiacksonville'" San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Loiiis [Piney Point j Totals : If. IIS: "I--'' ;• i: • . V: '.•^' • ••' -"• .•; i::: Port • STEWARD DEPARTMENT ll^wTOTk V ' iBdtinn^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans p^ksonvflle |San Francisco iWilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston plgonac :v,-^ |St. Louis i^ney Point Totals Totals All Departments 104 44 56 48 11 38 178 83 103 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers* Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Hon Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED APRIL 1-30, 1989 All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIFFED All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port DECK DEPARTMENT 0 19 1 0 32 2 0 25 4 Algonac v Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 16 3 0 13 5 0 13 2 Algonac STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 4 1 0 10 4 0 7 1 Algonac ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 19 27 0 0 0 0 35 43 Algonac Totals All HqMurtments 0 58 32 0 55 11 0 80 ^ •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last nionth. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. , A'.:.;' .'{"r-wV i. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, tX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy^ Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 ^ NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson. Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPIHA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 :: Santurce, PR 00907(809) 725-6960 SEATTLE > 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 • ; fV:s- �'V' mm mirn MY/im IMB MRUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), February 5—Chairman Wil­ lie Mitchell, Secretary Dana Para­ dise, Educational Director G. Lindsey. Deck Delegate John Wells, Engine Delegate Dasril Panko, Steward Delegate Robert Brown. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $534 in the ship's fund. A new exercise bike was purchased with some of the money, and a Christmas gift from Burma Oil was added to the account. The treasury will be turned over to the new stew­ ard upon arrival in port. The chair­ man reported that a new dryer for the crew's laundry is expected this trip. The secretary informed those members getting off at the end of the voyage that he has all vacation, up^ading and other union forms available. The mate is cataloging the videotape library, all members were asked to cooperate by rewinding the tapes after use and returning them to the storage shelves. There will be a big changeover of crew this trip. The chairman reminded everyone to leave a nice clean room and a set of linen for the next crew. The steward thanked his gang for a good tour, and a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done and for all the great pool parties. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and Arun, Indonesia. illliliniCSFWfr(PRMMI), February 5—Chairman Donald Wagner, Sec­ retary R. Mora, Deck Delegate G. Israel Bonefont, Steward Delegate Roberto Feliciano. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. The educational director noted that crewmembers would like the company to purchase a new VCR. It was requested that the oilers call the wiper by knocking on his door. The patrolman will check about time off for the messman, eight hours relief every 30 days. The importance of contribut­ ing to SPAD was stressed, as was the recommendation that all eligible members upgrade their skills at Piney Point. FMLCOH aUUUnOH (Seahawk Manage­ ment Co.), February 5—Chairman John Chermesino, Secretary M.P. Cox, Educational Director Haywood Green, Deck Delegate John Thomp­ son. No disputed OT reported. The balance in the movie fund is $175.72 to be used to purchase additional videotapes. Tfos is the first time the ship has been back to the United States in five years. Payoff is sched­ uled for Feb. 8. The educational di­ rector suggested the SIU start ship­ board educational programs for its members. The captain has been asked to contact the union for per­ mission to pay off at sea this voyage and to have a patrolman bo£U'd the ship on arrival in port. A recommen­ dation was made that another wash­ ing machine be put aboard and that copies of new contracts be furnished to all crewmembers. the steward department was given a vote of thanks—with a special thank-you to Hazel Johnson from Haywood Green for feeding him so well. Next port: Mobile, AL. mCOH DUCHBS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), February 26—Chairman Leo Paradise, Secretary Richard Gracey, Steward Delegate David Bond. Everything is running smoothly in all departments. Some beefs were noted in the deck department which will be brought to the patrolman's attention. The chief engineer is very happy with the DEU and said he's the best he's ever had. The pump­ man called a safety meeting on Feb. 19. A motion was made and sec­ onded to have an emergency clause put in the contract whereby if a man must get off the ship due to sickness or a death in the family, he can get his job back. It was suggested that someone from the union check the stores. The ship seems to be running out of a lot of items, and no bulk ice cream has been loaded. Crewmem­ bers also would like a new washing machine to be put aboard. fALCOU IBIDER (Seahawk Management Co.), February 5, 19 and March 5— Chairman Clarence Burgo, Secretary William Justi, Deck Delegate Theo­ dore Bush, Engine Delegate Archie Bligen, Steward Delegate Philip Liv­ ingston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The Falcon Leader is again running in the Far East. The vessel has left Guam heading toward Kwajalein in the Pacific and went to Japan. There may be a lay-up in Malaysia. Until it is known whether the ship will get a charter, there is no ship's fund. The crew would like to have more items for sale onboard, especially cigarettes. Crewmembers also would like more fresh fruits and vegetables, and better soap to wash clothes with. The soap in use now bums the hands and makes them itch. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. IMG UO (Energy Transportation Corp.), Febraary 19—Chairman F.A. Pehler, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Deck Delegate C.H. Kahn, En­ gine Delegate R. Robertson, Stew­ ard Delegate George Taylor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $281 in the ship's fiind and $40 in the SIU communications fond. The chairman spoke about the days to reclaim their jobs. The next payoff will take place in New York Feb. 17. OMI MISSOURI (OMI Corp.), Febmary 23—Chairman John Picciolo, Secre­ tary Johnnie B. McGill, Educational Director/Engine Delegate R.J. Baumgardner, Deck Delegate Fred Collins, Steward Delegate Jay An­ derson. Everything aboard the OMI Missouri is running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT reported. All previous disputed OT in the en­ gine department has been resolved. Estimated arrival in Portland, OR. is early Saturday, Feb. 25. Payoff will be around noon. Arrangements will be made by the patrolman in the Portland area for layup and payoff. OMI WMBMSH (OMI Corp.), February 14—Chairman J. Hasson, Secretary P.L. Shauger, Educational Director J. Spell, Deck Delegate L. Ramirez, Engine Delegate R. Rodgers, Stew­ ard Delegate A. Algazzali. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. A payoff is sched­ uled in Houston this voyage. A pa­ trolman has been requested. A new dryer for the crew laundry was or­ dered. And a suggestion was made to have an arrival pool or request donations in order to build up a fund for the purchase of video movies. Next port: Houston, TX. RMHGBt (Ocean Cairiers), Febmary 25—Chairman Jerry Bomcki, Secre­ tary Vemon Ferguson Jr., Educa­ tional Director/Engine Delegate Jon Digest of Ships Meetings The Mhwing ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SIU receives each month from its ships around the world. Ships' minutes are reviewed hy the Union's Contract Dopartment. Jhose issaos requiring attention or resolution are addressed hy the Union upon receipt of the ship's minutes. need for all seamen to participate in SPAD, noting that contributions to SPAD give the union a voice in Washington and give every member job security. The upgrading program at Piney Point is another way to get job security since better jobs mean better pay. The educational director stated that new books have been or­ dered and should be received this voyage. A letter from headquarters was received onboard ship regarding the fact that mail from the company office of ETC is three to six weeks in coming to the vessel. The re­ sponse was that the mail is sent out from the office twice a month by regularly scheduled courier service. Crewmembers were reminded that there is to be no dumping of plastics overboard. The company and the Japanese ports are working together to come up with a plan to offload all plastic from the ship until they in­ stall a special plastic bumer in the shipyards. A vote of thanks was given to the crew for keeping the rec room clean. A vote of thanks also was directed to the steward depart­ ment for the great meals and clean messhalls. Next ports: Himeji, Ja­ pan; Bontang, Indonesia; Osaka, Ja­ pan, and Amn, Indonesia. UBERIY SSM (Liberty Marine), Febm13—Chairman Cesar A. Gutierez. Secretary James Tucker, En­ gine Delegate Leroy C. Williams, Steward Delegate Anthony St. Clair. It has been a good trip with no beefs or disputed OT. The vessel will en­ ter the shipyard in Malta. Crew­ members will be called back in 15 P. Beard, Deck Delegate Michael Moore. No beefs or disputed OT. The deck department was particu­ larly proud that during the last trip, the ship passed inspection of the tanks with a grade of "A." The ship received a new ice machine. It should now produce enough ice for everybody. Thanks go to the SIU rep for his quick action in getting this for the crew. There is $450 in the ship's fond. The money was raised from the pilot pool. All crew and officers were thanked for their support of the pool. A few men will be getting off in Singapore. They were reminded to sign up for up­ grading courses at Piney Point. While getting an education at the school in Piney Point, members still have time to relax at the beautiful facilities and partake of some of the best food around. The chief mate gave the deck department a video cassette about underway replenish­ ment. Everyone can now watch that film in the crew TV room. Should the Ranger be involved in refueling at sea, this tape wUl help refresh members' memories. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. This ship's meeting took place at sea enroute to Okinawa, Japan. Next ports: Kuwait and Singapore. ROBCRT L Iff (Waterman Steamship Corp.), February 12—Chairman John Kelso, Secretary Bennie J. Guarino, Educational Director Mi­ chael Frizzel. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck depart­ ment, but it's been a very good voy­ age with no beefs. The ship's chair­ man suggested crewmembers take advantage of upgrading at Piney Point and read the Seafarers LOG as much as possible to keep up with the latest news on what is going on with the union. Mike Sacco was congratulated on his election as president. The captain is holding all the money to the movie and ship's fond for safekeeping. The chief engi­ neer will be asked to check why the water is so hot in the shower. Also, the laundry room drains need to be unclogged. One minute of silence was observed for our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Newport News, VA. ROVSR (Ocean Carriers), February 12—Chairman Hugo Dermody, Sec­ retary Ernest E. Harris, Educational Director/Engine Delegate J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate Robert Clif­ ford, Steward Delegate J. Robinson. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $156 in the ship's fund, but members were asked to please contribute to the fund so that another VCR can be purchased for the crew. A new cap­ tain is aboard. A repair list will be prepared. The vessel will arrive in Subic Bay early on Feb. 13. Crew­ members were advised to keep their rooms locked at all times since there will 6e 20 shoreside workers on­ board the ship around the passage­ ways. After Subic Bay the ship will sail on to Bahrain via Singapore to replace some crewmembers. Crew­ members were urged to always prac­ tice safety first. A suggestion was made to have larger tables in the crew mess so that four people can eat comfortably without bumping el­ bows. There will be an extra crewmember onboard to and from Bah­ rain who will sougee each room. Everyone was asked to make sure their rooms are made available to him. A vote of thanks to the steward department was given. Following stops in Singapore and Bahrain, the ship will sail to Pohang, Korea. SCM-IAHD MMCHORMGC (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), February 22^—Chairman John Ballentine, Secretary James Wright, Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate D. Brown, Engine Delegate A. Aguiar, Steward Dele­ gate J. Lubach. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. Everything appears to be running smoothly aboard ship. The chairman mentioned that Sea-Land has acquired eight new ships, for a total of 39. The crew requested a hot water pot ifor coffee and tea. A discussion was held concerning the cleaning of the crew lounge. It was decided that all three departments would take turns. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job. Next port: Tacoma, WA. Sa-IAMD BIPRCSS (Sea-Land Service), March 3—Chairman J.M. Ard, Sec­ retary Louise Martin, Educational Director A. Bell. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. The educational director said that the union should find- out what the paymaster has to do with the crew's time off. Members thanked the radioman for the use of his videotapes. [Editor's note: The patrolman in­ formed the crew that the paymaster has nothing to do with time off for SIU crews.] SSM-IAND llimRIJY (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), Febniary 19—Chairman" E.F. Wallace, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Steward Delegate Sergio Morales. Everything is running smoothly with no bfeefs or disputed OT. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for being such a good feeder. Next ports: Boston, Mass. and Elizabeth, N.J. •ri i-j' A'. <1 'I'yV-W "t • • Hi-r''UrSi •-i: f.%' �22 SCAFARCRS LOG Final Departures Deep Sea PASQUALE DI NINO Pensioner Pasquale Di Nino passed away on January 27, 1989. A Pennsylvania native. Brother Di Nino joined the union in Seattle in 1965. He sailed as an OS and an AB on such ships as the Seafair (Colonial Company), the Cottonwood (Oriental), and the Steel Navigator (Isthmian). He retired in 1981. JOHN GENER Seafarer John Gener, 30, died on March 3, 1989 in West wood, NJ. A resident of River Edge, NJ, he attended the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in 1983. Brother Gener worked in the engine department. He sailed as a wiper, fireman and oiler on the Constitution with American Hawaii Cruises. WILLIAM GOFF Pensioner William Goff, 59, passed away on February 17, 1989. A resident of Gray, ME, Brother Goff received his book in New York in 1947. He worked in the steward department, and sailed last aboard the Overseas New York in 1988. He is survived by his nieces, Bonnie and Patricia Bruns, also of Gray. HOBART LEE GARDNER Pensioner Hobart Lee Gardner, 60, died March 7, 1989 of congestive heart failure. Born in North Carolina, Brother Gardner received his book in New York in 1952. Gardner served as chief steward on such vessels as the LNG Aries, the Delta Panama, and the Merrimac (Ogden Marine). He retired in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Marie, of Trussville, AL. JOHN KACKLR Pensioner John Kackur, 74, passed away on February 20, 1989, following a cerebrovascular accident. A resident of Schellsburg, PA, Brother Kackur joined the SID in Baltimore in 1943. He worked in the steward department as a chief cook and baker on the X •: Anji, the Gateway City, aind the Olga. was cremated, and his ashes were committed to the sea. GEORGE MELTZER Pensioner George Meltzer, 74, died December 23, 1988. Born in. New York, Brother Meltzer was a U.S. Army cook before he joined the merchant marine. An SIU member since 1944, he sailed as a cook/baker on such vessels as the Ft. Hoskins, the Atlantic, and the Bradford. STANLEY R. YODRIS Stanley R. Yodris, 80, died of heart failure in Baltimore on March 10, 1989. The Maryland native joined the union in Mobile in 1938. He sailed as an AB and a bosun. Brother Yodris served on such vessels as the Monticello Victory and the Alcoa Pilgrim. GEORGE MEADEN Pensioner George Meaden, 63, died in Weyrnouth, MA on March 25, 1989. A retired chief pumpman. Brother Meaden sailed with Seatrain, Isthmian, Hudson Waterways and Cities Service. Before joining the SIU, he was a member of the Painters Union. Brother Meaden is survived by six children. ALVIN O. PAGAN Seafarer Alvin O. Pagan, 28, died in Bayamon, PR on December 29, 1988. A former resident of the Bronx, NY, Brother Pagan worked in the steward department. He sailed last in October 1988 aboard the PFC Dwayne T. Williams (American Overseas). His mother, Margarita, and his son, Alvin, survive hini. JOHN RENSKI Pensioner John Renski, 74, died of heart failure in Philadelphia on October 26, 1988. A Pennsylvania native. Brother Renski joined the union in Philadelphia in 1954. He sailed as a fireman/watertender on such vessels as the Merrimac, the Over Travel, and the Philadelphia. BILLY RAY SCOTT Brother Billy Ray Scott, 60, of Gardena, CA, died of a heart attack aboard the M/V SeaLand Patriot on February 1, 1989. The vessel was at sea near Yokohama, Japan. Born in Texas. Bosun Scott started sailing in the merchant marine in 1944, and joined the union in 1970. Seafarer Scott sailed as a bosun. He is survived by his wife of 40 years. Donna; a son, Richard; a daughter, Kathleen; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Brother Scott if ,•5;: 'I'" ' . i-. • •• Lakes GORDON E. AIKENS Pensioner Gordon F. Aikens, 78, passed away February 22, 1989, in Ossineke, MI. He had been suffering from upper gastro­ intestinal bleeding. A native of Alpena, MI, Brother Aikens joined the union there, and sailed the Lakes in the steward department. A porter and second cook, he worked last for National Gypsum in 1983. Brother Aikens is survived by his sons, Ron and David. HOWARD J. BARSEN Pensioner Howard J. Barsen, 79, died of a heart attack in Long Rapids, MI on March 7, 1989. Born in Leer, MI, Brother Barsen joined the union in Alpena in 1956. He sailed the Lakes as a wheelsman, and served on the J.A. Fnglehardt for Huron Cement. He is survived by his wife, Mary. BERNARD H. BAKER Pensioner Bernard H. Baker, 73, died March 18, 1989 in Marine City, ML He had suffered from cancer. Born in Michigan, Brother Baker joined the union in 1952. He served in the deck department as a wheelsman. Brother Baker worked on the Niagara for Erie Sand. His wife predeceased him. FRANK E. MAY Pensioner Frank E. May, 71, of Crystal City, MI died on January 22, 1989. A Michigan native. Brother May joined the union at Frankfort-Flberta in 1953. Employed by the Ann Arbor Railroad, he sailed as an AB in the deck department of railroad car ferries. He is survived by his wife, Zelda. Inland ROBERT M. SMITH Pensioner Robert M. Smith, 67, passed away in Melbourne, FL on March 16, 1989. He had cardiovascular collapse. An inland boatman. Brother Smith joined the union in Baltimore in 1972. Following a naval career, he worked as a tankerman for the Steuart Transportation Company. The Illinois native sailed on the STC 007 and the Papa Guy. His wife, Beverly, survives him. RUSSELL E. SNOW Pensioner Russell F. Snow, 72, died in Bavon, VA on March 28, 1989. He had congestive heart failure. The inland boatman joined the union in Norfolk, and worked as an oiler and engineer for the Virginia Pilot Association. He is survived by his wife. Hazel. VINCENT VILLA Pensioner Vincent Villa, 85, died in Honolulu on February 1, 1989. Born in the Philippines, Brother Villa suffered from a respiratory disease. A cook on inland waterways, he worked for G & H Towing. He retired in 1965. Brother Villa is survived by his wife, Lorifa. Corrections PAUL M. WUORI In the obituary of Pensioner Paul M. Wuori (April 1989 LOG), it was incorrectly stated that he had one sister surviving. Brother Wuori is survived by ive brothers; Giva of Maple, WI; Sam of Seattle, WA, Ernest of New Richmond, WI; Ray­ mond of Wentworth, WI, and John of Superior, WI, and three sisters: lija Larsen of Eugene, 3R; Alice Walimaki and Ellen Hill, both of Maple. �23 MAY, 1989 1989 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE .V,'h' . June through September 1989 The following Is the current course schedule for June—December 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Completion Date June 26 July 21 Automation September 18 December 8 QMED—Any Rating June 12 July 21 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler September 1 July 10 Marine Electrical Maintenance September 8 July 31 Pumproom Maint. and 0|K. October 27 September 18 October 27 September 18 Variable Speed DC Drives August 21 September 15 Hydraulics July 17 Limited Assistant/Chief Engineer September 8 *AII students in the Engine Department will have two (2) weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Deck Upgnding Courses 1989 Adult Education Schedule Completion Check-In Date Date July 10 August 18 Able Seaman September 4 October 13 July 10 October 13 Third Mate Open-ended, 3 days Radar Refresher/Renewal (Contact Admissions for starting date) Open-ended, 1 day Radar Recertification (Contact Admissions for starting date) September 8 July 17 Limited Inland Licenses August 4 Lifeboat July 24 September 1 August 21 September 18 September 29 (This course: is not offered as a LNG—Self-Study separate course,but may be taken while attending any of the regu­ larly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must he taken. Cbeck-ln Completion Date; Date Course The Adult Educatiqn Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. August 14 July 3 High School Equivalency (GED) October 16 September 4 December 11 October 30 August 12 Adult Basic Education (ABAE) July 3 October 14 September 4 December 9 October 30 August 12 July 3 English as a Second Language (ESL) October 14 September 4 December 9 October 30 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. June 9 Developmental Studies (DVS) June 5 (Prior to FOWT) August 18 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course July 31 October 13 September 25 Check-In Date Course Pngnms Geared to Improve Job SfuHs And Promote <1.5. Maritime ladustry "• i'A - ' Engine Upgrading Courses 'SiMi • Course Steward Upgrading Courses Completion Cbeck-ln Date Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (Contact Admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward. Office for starting date)* *AII students in the Steward Program will have two (2) weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. Recertification Programs Completion Date November 6 July 3 Check-In Dafe^ Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification September 25 May 29 Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat : • Yes Firefighting: • Yes NoQ CPR: • Yes Date Available for training Upgrading Application Primary Language Spoken Date of Birth- Name. (Ust) (First) Address. Mo./Day/Year (Middle) .(Street) Telephone. (City) (State) (Zip C^e) " (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. — No • : ^ i . With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted ishowing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE Book #- Social Security #. Seniority : No • . !• DepartmenL • Yes Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: DATE- SIGNATURE. • No Home Port Ehdorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes DECK •No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: FromLast grade of school completed. to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. si3srjSic-vi;'!2£ciaaaDEs®4gB!iaJir'.,iii5 • ,AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Matt • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland Celestial Navigation Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation : sf "-" • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systenis • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course). ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportalion will be paid unless you present otriginal receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 ' I.'-;;; �Panel Annountes 1989 SlU Scholarship Winners (fi, Tlie two Seafarers and four dependents of SIU mem­ bers who won the union's scholarships have expressed an interest in a variety of careers. The awards were announced by the impartial panel of educators who reviewed each applicants' documentation. Five of the scholarship winners will receive a total of « $10,000 over a four-year period and one individual will || receive a total of $5,000 in a two-year span. The union's scholarship program was established in 1952 by former SIU head Paul Hall. Since then 185 awards have been granted to Seafarers and children of SIU members. Brief sketches of the award winners follow. S,V in West Lawn, PA, Costango is the editor of the school's literary magazine, vice president of the school's chapter of the Natioi^l Honor Society and a key memb^ of the debate team. "When I see John debate, I see evidence of extensive research, the ability to use logic and a ma­ ture deportment which never per­ mits him to belittle an opponent in a match," his debate coach wrote in a letter of recommenda­ tion. His parents are Seafarer George Costango and Barbara Synder. GLENN GONTHA WILLIAM McREE V r. _•; • »•: • ' SIU member William McRee did not give up after being se­ lected as an al­ ternate for a union scholar­ ship two years ago. Instead, he followed the union's urgings and kept reapply­ ing. This year he succeeded, win­ ning a four-year $10,000 scholar­ ship. He attended the University of New Mexico for a year, but was forced to leave and return to sea to earn money for his education. McRee, who last sailed on the Spirit of Texas, is a graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and earned his AB ticket there. "On a ship at sea, there is plenty of time to think. As I contrasted my shipboard life and my life at the university, I realized how much I enjoyed the scholastic achieve­ ments I had accomplished. I truly enjoyed learning," McRee wrote in his scholarship application. McRee is back at the University of New Mexico where he is study­ ing physical therapy with the goal of specializing in rehabilitation of severely injured patients. it. •.? •?• li\ • (; LAURA MORGAN ^• i- ;• Laura Kay Morgan, an SIU member who is currently sailing as an AB aboard the LNG Virgo, received a twoyear $5,000 scholarship. SIU member Morgan intends to study civil technology and surveying and plans to matri­ culate to the University of New Hampshire. The 1984 graduate of SHLSS has been shipping out on the LNG vessels for the past five years. Her interest in surveying started, Morgan said, after she shipped out and began learning about celestial navigation. "From those twink­ ling specks in the far, far distance the navigators were able to deter­ mine exactly where we were on the charts." Morgan said her reading led her to discover that similar techniques and math were used in navigation and surveying. "Surveying is important in the development and use of the Earth's resources. A way of organizing, cataloguing and planning what we have around us to make intelligent and sensible decisions that will affect all of us in later years," Morgan said. SANDRA CHEW Sandra Chew will use her scholarship to help pay her tu­ ition at the Uni­ versity of Cali­ fornia's Berk­ eley campus. She plans to earn a degree in architecture. During her high school career, she was active in community and school groups. Chew has been a tutor to many recent immigrants, teaching social studies, math and English. "The most rewarding moment is watching their f^ces light up after they realize the answer," she said. She has also been active in the Shield Honor Society, the Cali­ fornia Scholarship Federation, the Architecture and Engineering Club and the Chinese Club. She is the daughter of Tak Lim and Yim Ching Chew. Her father retired in 1987 and last sailed in the steward department aboard APL's President Cleveland. Glenn D. Gontha is a sen­ ior at the highly competitive Brookjyn Tech­ nical High School, where his interest in ar­ chitecture has blossomed into a career goal. He plans to use his scholarship award to further his architecture goals at one of three schools, the Rhode Island School of Design, the Cooper Union or the Univer­ sity of Buffalo. Active in the school's architec­ ture club, Gontha is also president of his church's youth organiza­ tion. He also has been a member of the Parks' Shakespeare Com­ pany, an after school program sponsored by the New York City Department of Parks and Recre­ ation. Last year he won the role of Sebastian in Twelfth Night. "My desire is to attend a college that will stretch my design capa­ bilities and constantly challenge me," Gontha wrote in his schol­ arship application. He is the son of deep sea mem­ ber Edward J. Gontha and Sientje Gontha. TAMARA GREENE Tamara Greene said her interest in sci­ ence started when she re­ ceived a micro­ scope for her ninth birthday. "I thought it was really neat to see tiny bugs and plants close up." Ten years later, that interest in science has turned into a tough chemical engineering major for the freshman at Valdosta State Col­ lege in Georgia. She is in a special program there that will allow her to transfer to Georgia Tech, one of the finest engineering schools in the country. Greene won awards for the highest chemistry grades in her junior and senior years at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, GA. She has carried that type of achievement to college. She is one of only eight freshmen admitted to the 50-person special engineering program and the only freshman with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Her parents are Ray E. Greene and Paula A. Pena. Her father currently ships aboard the dredge Dodge Island. REVISED DATES FOR RADAR CERTIFICATION AND SHIPHANDLING COURSES Following are the revised dates| set for the Radar Certification ^d Shiphandling courses for the remainder of 1989. The Radar Certification course has shortened to five days, with approval of the U.S. Coast Guard. July September November 1989 Radar Certification Course Schedule 10-14 11-15 (Follows Limited License Course) 13-17 May June July August September October December 1989 Shiphandling Course Schedule 15-26 19-30 24-August4 21-September 1 { 18-29 0 23-November3 4-15 JOHN COSTANGO In Septem­ ber, John Costango will use his scholarship to begin studies in international re­ lations/law and language studies at, Georgetown University, Bucknell University or Dickinson Col­ lege. A senior at Wilson High School fmiiiiiinr SPAD Means Security Contribute Now! • ^ V- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS, DEPENDENTS WIN SIU SCHOLARSHIPS NEW INLAND COURSES SET SIU-MANNED T-AGOS PACIFIC VESSELS HONORED BY NAVY FOR ‘SUPERB OPERATIONS’ ANY AMOUNT OF DRUGS LEADS TO VESSEL SEIZURE, SAYS GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY FIGHTS TO KEEP MARITIME OUT OF TRADE TALKS COMMERCIAL SHIPS NEED NEW LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT, USCG SAYS MTD URGES TRADE REP. TO PROTECT SHIPPING HOUSE PANEL OK’S SHIP $ BILL UNION, INDUSTRY SEEK ANSWERS TO DRUG TESTING PROBLEM COURT SETS JUNE 14 HEARING FOR DRUG TESTING LAWSUIT SIU ‘CREW’ AND TUGS GETS LIBERTY SHIP UNDERWAY GOAL- A LIVING NATIONAL MONUMENT SIU-CREWED RIVER QUEENS: THE DELTA LOOMS AS HISTORIC LANDMARK WHILE THE MISSISSIPPI GETS A BRAND NEW LOOK LOG EDITOR SVENSON RETIRES ABOUT THE RIVERBOAT QUEENS SIU GOV’T DIVISION WELCOMES VESSEL AFTER 14 YEARS AT SEA NOT WELCOME IN VFW ED TURNER ACTIVE IN VET GROUP BENTLEY SAYS NIX CANAL PACT WWII MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS NOT WELCOME IN VFW ORGANIZATION SEA UNIONS SEEK RECOGNITION FOR 7 SEAMEN KILLED IN VIETNAM AMERICAN LEGION INVITES WWII MERCHANT MARINE VETERANS TO JOIN SIU BOATMEN KEPT BUSY IN TAMPA BAY AREA PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING WORKS SMOOTHLY IN ALL PORTS ALYESKA ESTABLISHES NEW RULES REPORTER CALLS CREW OF ROBERT E. LEE ‘BEST IN BUSINESS’ SIU CREW JOINS CAPE HORN IN PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO NEW RED CROSS PROCEDURES ADDED TO LUNDEBERG TRAINING PROGRAMS SIU MEMBER GRADUATES FROM UNION’S COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM FOUR SEAFARERS EARN RADAR ENDORSEMENTS AT UNION’S SCHOOL SCHOOL’S MARINE ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN CLASSROOM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS ST. LOUIS PORT COUNCIL HONORS THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS PANEL ANNOUNCES 1989 SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 5 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/3869533ca5da383656cdf9ebbe203221.PDF a215bb3045fd43f2ca8fb5461c417ffe PDF Text Text ilKpWfUW ;rs.-.->rvv,^-..t.-'.:: k:-*» ,V - —KT'lIr-Tr OrHClAL ORSAN OF iHi SEAFAiraS INTIRIUTIOItlU. UNION • ATUimC OWf. UUB AND INIAND WAFERS DiSI»a • AH-CIO SEAEARERS 1 ••,:'! '^^1- Socco Uiaes Switch ^MoKe MarAd Out of DOr poge 3 Commission Reports Volume 51f Number 4 April 1989 UNmU SIGHS THRU WG COHmCTS Panel Gtes Need For U.S. Ship Mity •'Vf iSOO t"*-' ooOC; -HJ>o C/?0-) rn-<0 o«>o>zo cua; « o z:3>t-<x mOc/j o CO 2:0 I • OJ 2:0 y> t— SIU Opposes Plan Keep Maritime Service < of GAIT Trade Talks •>T^' ' ' I'- r: Pictured above are Sabiue Towu^'s union and management negotiating teams. Representing the Union are SiU Area Vice President Thomas GUdeweU (left), Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey, Houston Patrolman Joe Perez, Harbor Engi' neer Dave Griggs, Harbor Deckhand Ken Moore, Camd CtqU^^tiZomand Harbor Captain Frank Jewell. Present for Sabine Tovring arePetsoMsrWanager Paul Moore (left), En^doymepf Agent Dot^ Thomas, Company President Gerald Friesz and Dennis Paese, director of Labor Relations. Symbolically, in the center of the table, side-by-side, are two caps—one has an SW logo and the other an "S" for StMne. For a round-up of tiu three settled ti^ contracts, see page 5. 0-; o o sr. t- I 0 ui CX> n r/ -i': •< >», \7 ui OJ I•r Was SlU's WffsAfffffloif Rep page 3 :: J'- Strike Halts Eastern S Lakes Seafarers Start Season eafarers, in traditional white caps, joined with striking Eastern machinists. Also on the picket line were Eastern pilots and flight attendants, who hon­ ored the strike. Pictured right is Sea&ier Steve Biles and below are Law­ rence Scott behind striking ma­ chinist, (left); Nick Celona, Port Agent of Piney Point, and SIU members Paul Gottor and Larry Arnold. Trainees and upgraders from the Harry Lundebeig school have provided daily pick­ ets at Washington, D.C.'s Na­ tional Airport. See pages 6-7. • >' V 5' Ike SW-contmcted H. Lee White sits ready for her first trip of the 1980-90 season ^ier winteru^ in Toledo. She left bkvdh 21 for Marquette, Mich, to load taconite for the blast furnaces of Aditabula, Ohio. With a record number of Great Lakes bulk carriers fitting out, it looks tike a record shaping season is in the making with fuU Job appmtnnities for SIU sdSors. See Great Lakes photo story on pages 11-14. 3 ' *. �E!i!WSW5j(l«SV<^^ ^ •: • • • , • \ 'S-- A'- SSAfARERS 106 "• •:;||g:V ; President's Report •• ' --^AAI A: • r here was a time when the forces affecting a seaman's livelihood, although most difficult, were less complicated and wide-ranging than they are these days. For the most part it was simply the basic matters of employment, wages, shipboard working conditions and treatment by the ship's officers that concerned the seafaring man. Today, the seafarer faces a much more complicated world. The issues affecting his livelihood spring from a great variety of social, economic and political factors, most of which occur at levels and at times that are fully removed from the workaday world of shipping. New Round of GATT Talks Take, for exaniple, GATT, an abbrevia­ tion that is unfamiliar to most Americans but which has an important bearing on their lives. GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a group which consists of 96 nations that meet periodically to try to reduce barriers to free trade. An important round of GATT talks is about to begin. Traditionally, GATT talks have focused on manufac­ tured goods. But in the current round of talks, services have been placed on the agenda. These services include banking, insurance, telecommunications and, most important to us, marine transportation. Why is the SIU concerned about this development? We are con­ cerned because the U.S. trade representatives who will be negotiat­ ing for this country want marine transportation on the agenda but not because they are interested in helping U.S. shipping improve its position in world trade. What is more likely, is that they wish to use this country's maritime industry as a bargaining chip to gain conces­ sions for services industries like banking and communications that appear to rate higher in the administration's priorities. Unless we succeed in getting maritime services removed from the GATT agenda, all of the programs that are the underpinnings of the U.S. private shipping fleet and are practically the basis of all of American seamen's jobs, ard in absolute danger of being smashed by an invasion of cheap and slave labor foreign ships. And with it would go another vital area of our national security. ;•• f'.: -• '>/ ,• .- '• :-:t•* •• :. .]-;••&•• t>:-- tions shall be provided with a pre-determined policy statement re­ garding the U.S. maritime industry." Until that pledge is put into practice, we must continue to support the efforts of those senators and representatives who are leading the fight to preserve America's shipping industry and the vital role it plays in the national security. GATT certainly is on our agenda. * * * The Presidential Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense ^ has issued its fourth and final report, entitled "A Plan for Action. This completes the work of the commission, and the results of its findings and recommendations have been submitted to the White House. The report confirms the fears that are continually being expressed by those who are knowledgeable about the defense posture of the United States: our merchant marine capability is dangerously insuffi­ cient to fulfill its role as an instrument of national security. In submitting the final report to President Bush, the committee chairman. Admiral Jeremiah Denton, a distinguished Navy veteran and former U.S. senator, said "the commission reached the indis­ putable conclusion that there are today insufficient strategic sealift resources—in terms of numbers and types of ships, trained person­ nel to operate them, and shipyards to maintain and replace them—to carry out the national military strategy. Without decisive action the situation will worsen substantially by the year 2000. "Certainly there is no acceptable alternative," the commission chairman continued, "to taking immediate action to remedy the shortfalls in strategic sealift, in the shipbuilding and shipyard sup­ pliers, and in the available pool of qualified seamen and skilled shipyard workers." Then the commission chairman put his finger on what has to be the most essential element if there is to be a reversal of the present condition: "Only the president," Admiral Denton said, "can break the log jam that has prevented action to address the strategic sealift needed for our security." Only two presidents—Roosevelt and Nixon—^in modern history have possessed both an understanding of the role of merchant ship­ ping and the leadership qualities to do something about strengthen­ ing it. Let us hope that President Bush will now address this prob­ lem. • Threat to the Jones Act 1^ ; •• •• - •. • -'.;'/-^r. i.-' -' - '• , ,:s^ A. ;^; ;.;- -; •-if t * • • Immediately threatened would be the Jones Act, which protects our domestic shipping, the nation's cargo preference statutes, and what is left of the operating subsidy program—^to cite just a few of the most obvious danger points. Efforts to have the the trade representative remove maritime serv­ ices from the talks have not been successful, and it looks as though we are facing a repeat of the battle last year over the attempts to open our domestic shipping to Canadian vessels. Fortunately, the Congress has demonstrated its feeling that the U.S. maritime industry is essential to the economy and national security and should not be the subject of any trade negotiations. That is why the Canadian venture failed. What remains to be seen is how the Bush administration actions will square with the pledge that was made during the presidential campaign last fall. That pledge said: "Preservation of the integrity of the U.S. maritime industry shall be a priority in all international trade negotiations, including the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. All United States representatives involved in trade negotia- Inland Industry Reviews Impaif of Drug Testing Regulations We were saddened to learn that one of the great fighters in the cause of Seafarers has passed on. Phil Carlip, who was the SIU's very effective Washington representative for almost 30 years, until his retirement in 1978, died on March 25 at the age of 94. "Uncle" Phil, whose trademark was a chewed cigar, was the SIU's "man on the Hill," who never tired of walking the halls of Congress as he sought support on issues important to the well-being of Seafarers. Uncle Phil was known to hundreds of people in the Congress— both members and staffers—^as a man of principle and an astute observer of the political scene. To many,'many SIU members he was an .unselfish friend, always ready to lend a helping hand. Phil Carlip made a great contribution to our way of life and he will always have a place in our hearts. yolume 5], Number 4 April 1989 LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 fAuth'heUnion; Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. • 'A !• . •. .•" " •'. I • •'. 9^. vl. •• fw J attd inland con^any representatives listen to us Coast Guard and fy Customs Service spokesmen present information on each agency's anti­ drug programs. The meetings called by the union, is the first of a series. •'l :. ::• ;; P^V:. -;.i '•' ' , Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges; Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" CampbeU; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Giideweli; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Department Director, yciwca Smith-, Editor, Charles Svenson; Managing Editor, Mike Hall-, Associate Editors, Max Hall and Deborah Greene-, Design Consultant, Dennis Goris. • Y' �mmm »iieswsw Sacco Deplores Ship Decline Under DOT, Seeks Improved Status for Maritime Administration PHIL CARLIP DLAD AT 94 Phil Carlip, who served as the SIU's chief Washington repre­ sentative from 1950 until 1978, died on March 25 at the age of 94. A familiar and respected fig­ ure on Capitol Hill for close to 30 years, he played a pivotal role in helping the Seafarers Union secure passage of scores of mari­ time-related bills, including the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, Active in New York City and state politics for more than a generation before coming to work for the SIU, he was named by SIU President Paul Hall to present maritime's case to Con­ gress. Known affectionately to everyone who worked with him as "Uncle Phil," Carlip achieved a near-legendary status in Wash­ ington, right down to his trade­ mark, an ever-present cigar. '.-•Ivy-' Played A Major Role As the SIU's chief Washington representative, Carlip played a key role in every major legisla­ tive battle, including the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 and the Energy Transportation Act of 1974, which failed to become law only after a presidential pocket veto. At the 1986 convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, former Speaker of the House Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill Jr. spoke of his deep friendship with Carlip. He said Carlip was the most respected lobbyist of his generation, and recounted a famous story involving former President Lyndon Baines John­ son. Johnson had called Represen­ tative Frank Thompson (D-N.J.) to gain his vote in the presi­ dent's effort to move the Mari­ time Administration from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Transportation. Thompson apologized but said he could not support the presi­ dent, he had already promised his vote to Phil Carlip. The president, who was not accustomed to hearing the word "no," looked straight at Thomp­ son and roared, "Who the hell is Phil Carlip?" Despite the roar, Thompson resisted the presi­ dent's pressure. Johnson lost the issue in both the House and the Senate. Carlip is survived by a son, Alfred, a professor at the State University of New York in Binghamton, a daughter, Sylvia Secunda of Bethpage, N.Y., and six grandchildren. MM ichael Sacco, president of iwE the Seafarers International Union, criticized the Department of Transportation (DOT) for "al­ lowing the gradual liquidation" of the U.S. merchant marine. Speaking before a Propeller Club audience of diverse ship­ ping groups, Sacco pointed to the decline of active U.S.-flag vessels from 612 in 1981 to fewer than 360 today. He suggested that the maritime industry "ought to be considering plans and strategies for getting out of our solitary confinement" by moving the Maritime Adminis­ tration (MarAd) out of DOT. As alternatives, Sacco pro­ posed switching MarAd back to the Department of Commerce or giving it independent agency sta­ tus. He said, "My experience is that the industry has trimmed its sails, has substantially increased its efficiency and has done vir­ tually everything within its power to become more and more competitive." Despite the ef­ forts, Sacco continued, "we have faced a continuing lack of critical and essential support from our government that the fleets of virtually every other na­ tion receive from their govern­ ments." Sacco listed the results of eight years of neglect from "the agency that once served as a watchdog and advocate of the private shipping fleet." In addi­ tion to a loss of more than 250 vessels in 1981 there were 25,000 seafaring jobs; in 1989, 13,000. In 1981 Construction Differential Subsidy (CDS) amounted to $871.6 million. Today there is zero CDS funding. Finally, the Reagan/Bush budget proposes complete elimination of the Title XI loan guarantee program. m ''i SW President Michael Sacco speaking to the Golden Gate Propeller Club. "Further," Sacco pointed out, "the Department of Transporta­ tion sits by idly as other admin­ istrative departments and agen­ cies continually seek to disregard cargo preference statutes." Even the courtesy of consulta­ tion is missing, noted Sacco, re­ minding the audience that DOT's draconian drug testing regula­ tions were dropped unexpectedly on the U.S.-flag fleet while ex­ empting foreign ships and alien seamen. A striking example of MarAd's failure to promote the industry was the "shameful decision to allow 11 Kuwaiti tankers to fly the U.S.-flag while the vessels were manned by foreign sea­ men," Sacco recalled. But "One of the most con­ vincing proofs of DOT'S deter­ mination to downgrade the role of U.S. shipping," Sacco noted. Gen. Duane H. Cassidy • • •• •y,:' -fM. "was its decision to eliminate the four maritime attache posts in the American embassies in Great Britain, Brazil, Greece and Japan" which served as "physi­ cal reminders to the world of America's position as a maritime nation and a world power." "Their closing," warned Sacco, "signaled to the world that the U.S. was continuing on the slide down to a second-rate power." After reviewing MarAd's "in­ ability to carry out the policies and objectives of the Merchant Marine Act," Sacco remembered the late Paul Hall's classic battle to defeat the Johnson adminis­ tration's plan to transfer MarAd out of Commerce and into Transportation. After the SIU Won that round. Hall came back to Congress with a bill to make MarAD an independent agency. Continued on page 10 Gen, Cassidy: 'Coaiition Can Revive Maritime' S peaking to the Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity Port Council, General Duane H. Cas­ sidy told the audience of labor, industry and military leaders, "We just simply believe, with the right kind of leadership and the right kind of coalition, we can do something that is so badly needed—and that is turn the maritime industry of our countiy around. We absolutely need it for national defense." General Cassidy, who began his military career in the Air Force and who currently serves as commander-in-chief of the U.S. Transportation Command n^RANSCOM), talked about the importance of a coalition effort to bring about the revitalization of the U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine. TRANSCOM is the Depart­ ment of Defense entity responsi­ ble for coordination of land, air and sea transportation of Ameri­ can fighting forces and military supplies. .... i Calling it a "disgrace" when the largest trading country in the world carries only 4 percent of its cargo. General Cassidy added, "And for an airman to stand up here and say that—I think it's fairly significant." The importance of the labor movement in supplying maritime manpower in the event of a cri­ sis, was cited by General Cas­ sidy as one factor which is bringing together a coalition of military officials, operators and unions to fight for a strong na­ tional defense. "We have a moment in time," said Cassidy, "when we have the right people in the right places" to help build the na­ tion's sealift capacity. The Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity Port Council hon­ ored General Cassidy for his ef­ forts to build a strong and secure America. In addition, the St. Louis affil­ iate of the Maritime Trades De­ partment, AFL-CIO, honored three community leaders: Mi­ chael F. Shanahan Sr., CEO and chairman of Engineered Air Sys­ tems; George R. (Buzz) Westfall, St. Louis prosecuting attorney, and Gerald Thomas Feldhaus, business manager for the Asbesr tos Workers, Local 1. •M-.;' •S?!' �., , - : : .i '• : * ••'s .'t'*- ' • 7 ••.'-••V-;!•':' \7-'•^KV./ ^ 'l"".••-;(,•" '^,'- safumioe 4 '>' '.- :.'r •:. •'''i':,"'.t''.C-'--"•'••'. ^ •••-' '•••,.. 'iV '' 7' ". '.-• 7 \ • ' "• - •;. ••'y DEFENSE COMMISSION URGES 'DECISIVE AOION' TO UPGRADE NATION'S FLEET, CITES LACK OF SEALIFT RESOURCES n epeating its earlier warnings n that the United States faces a critical shortfall in its sealift ca­ pacity, the blue-ribbon Commis­ sion on Merchant Marine and Defense completed its two-year mission by recommending a joint venture by the government and industry in rebuilding the na­ tion's maritime strength. The Commission emphasized, as it has previously, that there presently are "insufficient stra­ tegic sealift resources—in terms of numbers and types of ships, trained personnel to operate them, and Shipyards to maintain and replace them—to carry out the national military strategy." And, the panel added point­ edly, "without decisive action the situation will worsen sub­ stantially by the year 2000." Underlying all four of the re­ ports} issued by the Commission has been the same basic mes­ sage: that America must have a merchant marine actively in­ volved in its peacetime com­ merce if the nation expects to have a military sealift capacity in time of crisis. "The deteriorated condition of America's maritime industries presents a clear and growing danger to the national security," said the Commission headed by former U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton (R-AJa.), a retired Navy admiral. It painted this picture of the situation: "It is well established that fully 95 percent or more of the supplies needed to support our fighting forces overseas would have to travel by sea. Sealift would play a central role in the execution of our national mili­ tary strategy in time of war or national emergency, but a large proportion of the resources needed for strategic sealift would of necessity be drawn from among the militarily useful com­ mercial ships of the United States-flag merchant marine ... "Despite a historical national policy of drawing on the 'Fourth Arm of Defense' in time of war or national emergency, and de­ spite a series of legislative mea­ sures, dating virtually from the beginnings of the nation, that have been intended to support the merchant marine and ship­ yard industries in peacetime, the maritime resources of the United States have been and still are eroding." Earlier, the Commission had flatly rejected the claims of runa­ way-flag operators that America could rely on them both for peacetime commerce and mili­ tary sealift capability, warning that the nation "cannot be held hostage to foreign economic strangulation." It addressed this issue again in its final report, declaring: "The merchant fleets and shipyard industries of our allies are also in dramatic decline; they are not now and will not be suf­ ficient to offset the inadequacies of the United States maritime in­ dustries. In any case, the United States cannot in policy or prac­ tice depend on foreign assets, alone or in part, for assistance in situations where there are no commitments from our allies." The Commission concluded that it has fulfilled its mandate to recommend a program "to foster and maintain a United States merchant marine capable of meeting national security re­ quirements." Officially ending its work on March 31, the Comission laid out its "Plan for Ac­ tion" and declared: "It is now the responsibility of the nation's leaders in the Exec­ utive Branch, the Congress, and the private sector to take the necessary action to respond to the challenge presented by the deterioration of our maritime in­ dustries and capabilities." Established by Congress in 1984, the Commission formally came into being with the swear­ ing of its members in late 1986 and early 1987. It spent two years conducting public hearings throughout the country, taking testimony from government offi­ cials, union representatives, in­ dustry leaders and other inter­ ested in the nation's maritime capability. Prior to its final report, the Commission submitted three in­ terim reports to the president and Congress, all emphasizing the same basic theme—that the maritime industry was in serious decline and that a major national commitment was necessary to its revitalization. PAHEl SAn COSTS WOUIO BE TRIVIAl' COMPARED JO TOTAL DEFENSE $'s At a time when the government's defense expenditures are more than $300 billion, the total federal outlay of $13 billion between now and the year 2000 to correct the nation's sealift shortfall would be "trivial," the Commission on Merchant Ma­ rine and Defense emphasized. To fully implement the Commission's "Plan of Action" a cost analysis es­ timated total government expendi­ tures would be about $13 billion. In a letter to President Bush, Chairman Jeremiah Denton, con­ :>}- '•'A- \M'-: :•% •;4_- T ^1" ceded that the money involved is "significant in an era of federal defi­ cits and budget constraint." But, he emphasized, "the possible costs of failing to provide adequate sealift would be much greater." Beyond the contribution that a re­ vitalized inerchant marine would make to national defense, Denton told the president that there are added domestic economic benefits to be derived from the proposed pro­ gram. He said: "We estimate that the implemen­ tation of our recommendations would add 244 merchant ships to our sealift capability; provide reasonably well for a shipbuilding and supplier mobilization base by causing con­ struction of 194 of those ships in United States shipyards; create nearly 100,000 new jobs in the United States; generate more than $43 billion in Gross National Prod­ uct and $6 billion in federal tax rev­ enues; and help to continue the na­ tion's economic expansion through the 1990's. "When the economic benefits are considered, we estimate that the net investment cost to the federal gov­ ernment of the Commission's rec­ ommended program would be less than $6 billion over eleven years, and of course most of the economic and defense benefits produced by the expansion and growing health of our merchant fleet and our ship­ building industrial base would con­ tinue for many years beyond that period." coMMiss/ON RicoMmummm f'tp. •I' ,«?.-•• •••A' 1. 'i:' '•%•. ^,V - 7 " •^.' ,'• • •' ' . ' What the Executive Branch Should Do The Commission urged the president to reaffirm and restate a maritime policy clearly ac­ knowledging that a strong mer­ chant marine fleet and shipbuild­ ing and repair industry are vital to national security. In addition, the Commission called for a full-scale review of the way existing federal depart­ ments and agencies handle mari­ time-related matters; urged that the National Security Council take a hard look at the extent to which America relies on the socalled "eflfective-controlled" ships and foreign-flag vessels in meeting strategic and economic sealift requirements; and recom­ mended meaningful reform of the Operating Differential Subsidy (CDS) to ensure that the U.S.fl^ fleet is able to compete on the commercial sealanes of the world. The Commission also urged the administration to implement a national program for ship con­ struction in U.S. yards; enforce existing cargo preference laws; develop new programs to stimu­ late use of the U.S.-flag fleet in international commerce, includ­ ing encouragement of greater use of U.S.-flag ships by American firms and their overseas subsidi­ aries; and preserve, enforce and strengthen current cabotage laws. The Commission emphasized that presidential leadership is "absolutely essential" if revitali­ zation of the merchant marine is to continue. • Developing a design and build a prototype of ships opti­ mized for military utility and speed of construction. What the Legislative Branch Should Do • The report urged Congress to accept its responsibility for legis­ lative initiatives in a number of areas, including: • "Reforming the OperatingDifferential Subsidy program. • Reestablishing a "procureand-charter" fund to design and construct commercially viable and military useful vessels in U.S. yards. • Allowing the Defense De­ partment to obtain new cargo: ships through a "build-andcharter mechanism. • Limiting the loan guarantee program to oceangoing ships with potential military use. • Extending the scope of Cap­ ital Construction Fund. • Restoring the investment tax credit for shipowners and ship­ yards to levels in effect before the 1986 Tax Reform Act. • Strengthening ship repair provisions of the 1930 Tariff Act to limit foreign conversions or rebuilding, while at the same time providing a waiver of the duty if, within a five-year period, a ship owner spends in American yards an amount at least equal to the amount of duty. ContitiEted on page 24 • �jiFm,im JOINT KUNAGlMiNT/UNION COJUmtt pum AIDS maam CAMPAIGM M n industn'-wide policy for #1 distributing information on AIDS was announced by the Seafarers AIDS Forum for Edu­ cation (SAFE) steering commit­ tee, a cooperative group made up of both employer and union representatives. The SAFE steering committee, which held its second meeting at the union's headquarters in Camp Springs, also developed guidelines for handling AIDS re­ lated work-place issues. The four areas addressed by SAFE are education, safety and health, employment practices and health care cost containment. Committee members reviewed the programs SAFE has imple­ mented since its inception last year: articles about AIDS and HIV infection in the LOG, AIDS education classes for upgraders and trainees enrolled in the Liindeberg school, AIDS educational materials for members who make an information request and refer­ ral lists of AIDS community re­ sources for interested seafarers. Division Signs Pocti With ThFee Tug Boat '' ' ./''y/M' •> ,• • • The Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education (SAFE) steering committee, comprised of union and employer representatives, holds its second meeting to review current programs and develop guidelines on work-related issues. Over the next few months SAFE will tackle the sensitive issues of confidentiality, testing and the right to employment and job benefits for AIDS/HIV in­ fected individuals, reported Liz Reisman, the program's coordi­ nator. • W:-:- "'^1W- SIU DRUG sum UaRING DAK IS APRIL 24 IN FEDERAL COURT Federal District Judge Thomas Hogan set April 24 for a status hearing on the SIU's lawsuit against the Department of Trans­ portation's drug testing regula­ tions for the maritime industry. Filed in federal court by the SIU and the Transportation In­ stitute, the lawsuit states that the government's regulations are un­ constitutional and illegal. While violating individual privacy rights, the regulations also force U.S.-flag companies to police their workforces and bear the cost. The regulations do not af­ fect foreign-flag operators. On April 3, the government filed its response in court, argu­ ing that the Supreme Court has symbolically approved broad government mandated drug test­ ing programs. The Department of Transportation and United States Coast Guard, the govern­ ment says, are required to main­ tain safety on navigable waters. Drug testing prevents accidents and is therefore in the realm of public safety, claims the govern­ ment. The April 3 response was orig­ inally scheduled for March 10. However, the government re­ quested, and received two exten­ sions. The extra time was needed, said the lawyers, to re­ view the new administration's position on all drug testing pro­ grams and secondly, to evaluate the Supreme Court's decirions. SUPRtm COURT UPHOLDS DRUG-HSTING FOR RAILROAD AND CUSTOIRS WORKERS While the Federal District Court is considering the SIU's case against the Department of Transportation's drug testing regulations affecting maritime workers, two Supreme Court de­ cisions were made concerning screening and post-accident test­ ing. The Supreme Court ruled that the government regulations which allow railroad companies to test employees after an acci­ dent for drug and alcohol usage were allowable under the Consti­ tution and the Secretary of Transportation's statutory au­ thority. The high court also up­ held regulations which allow U.S. Customs to make a drug test mandatory for individuals being considered for promotions. The two decisions, announced in March, are the first rulings by the Supreme Court to determine the Constitutionality of manda­ tory drug testing programs for workers in jobs involving public safety and law enforcement. Neither case addressed the is­ sue of random drug testing. In the railroad case, the Su­ preme Court noted that evidence existed demonstrating that se­ vere alcohol and drug abuse by the industry's employees had caused or contributed to a num­ ber of significant train accidents. Because of this record, the court declared that no require­ ment of warrant or a reasonable suspicion that a particular em­ ployee is impaired is necessap', concluding that "the compelling governmental interests served by the regulations outweigh employ­ ees' privacy rights." Delivered by Justice Kennedy, the court's opinion on manda­ tory post-accident drug and alco­ hol testing of railroad employees was supported by seven justices with two dissenting. The Customs workers case was not as clear, as demon­ strated by the 5 to 4 vote of the supreme court justices. In order to obtain a transfer or promotion, customs service em­ ployees are required to pass a drug test. The court upheld the drug-screening program which requires a urinalysis test. In the courts opinion, pre­ sented by Justice Kennedy, drug screening did not violaite the fourth Amendment because "ex­ traordinary safety and national security hazards" could exist, if customs workers used drugs. Four on Court Disagree . Justice Scalia, in a scathing dissent, said there was no evi­ dence showing a drug problem among customs workers. "I do not believe for a minute that the driving force behind these drug testing rules was any of the fee­ ble justifications put forward by counsel here and accepted by the Court," Scalia wrote. "The only plausible explanation" is, as Customs itself has said, "im­ plementation . . . would set an important example ..." contin­ ued Scalia. The four dissenting justices in the customs employees case did not believe that the Fourth Amendment should be tossed out the window in the name of "setting an example." - •ii.v'.l-. A-'"U-, • "V-,'-L: • --ri-' • Mate CharlQi O'Bnan on the Tug Devon.' r i,-; i h^ SIU's inland Division ' : • wrapp€^ up negotiations with: three towing companies—Turecamo Coastal & Harbor Towing of Philadelphia, C.G. Willis, Inc. and Sabine Towing & Transpor­ tation Co., Inc. Turecamo, a new SIU com­ pany, signed an agreement cov­ ering wages, hours and working conditions for crewmembers em­ ployed on company vessels in the port of Philadelphia. Originally a family business j Turecamo Coastal & Harbor Towing is now a leading towing company on the eastern sea­ board. Turecamo recently bought Taylor Marine, Inc., a 75-year-old Philadelphia harbor towing company. The Union's negotiating team from Norfolk signed an agree­ ment with C.G. Willis, Inc. The company operates a barge line serving the Atlantic Intracoastal waterway. Willis's covered hop­ per barges and towboats shuttle from Philadelphia to Jackson­ ville, Fla. A collective bargaining agree- A ment between the SIU and Sa- 1^; bine Towing & Transportation Co., Inc. was ratified by crew- A members. Sabine, now a subsidi-A ary of SEQUA Corporation, op­ erates harbor docking and coast­ wise towing vessels in navigable waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Each contract covers the up­ coming three-year period. Each negotiating team overcame hur­ dles and produced labor agree­ ments which will benefit crewmembers and their families. I • h "M- ' �-.•3^ SIAFARIRS100 EflSIERN mm HONG TOUGH , .•'.- "".'yj'-'v!'- •„. . • jis uowao im aupm n * n an effort to break a strike by mechanics and ramp crews represented by the International Association of Machinists (JAM) at Eastern Air Lines, manage­ ment resorted to the bankruptcy route—^a favorite union-busting tactic of corporate raider Frank Lorenzo, who took over the car­ rier's helm three years ago. In a move that shocked the nation, Lorenzo used bankruptcy to bust Continental Air Line's unions in 1983. But with Eastern, it's dif­ ferent. This time, the unions are , ready. In a message to all Eastern pi­ lots who are honoring the ma­ chinists picket line. Captain John Bavie, chairman of the Eastern Air Lines pilots' council, said: "Chapter II bankruptcy envi­ sions continued existence of a corporation, under revised oper­ ating conditions, and in many cases, under new leadership. So instead of the continued slow dismantling of Eastern under Texas Air's plan, which would have resulted in the ultimate de­ mise of Eastern anyway, we have an opportunity to perform reconstructive surgery on the pa­ tient now, while it still has a chance to survive." Ironically, Eastern's unions "have never been more in con­ trol of their own destiny than they are right now," said Farrell P. Kupersmith, a financial con­ sultant to ALFA. "As long as the planes are parked, Lorenzo will have a very hard time dismantling Eastem . . . His choices are either to settle the strike and secure the airline on terms acceptable to Eastern's employees and credi­ tors—and the courts—or sell the airline to someone who will. In the end, it is because of the soli­ darity of Eastern employees that Lorenzo is, at long last, faced with some rough choices," Ku­ persmith said. , -."•i-l'';'I.:;',.; / -P:. Lormzo's Bag of Tricks After engineering the misuse of the nation's bankmptcy laws to bust unions at Continental Airlines, Lorenzo looked to ex­ pand his airline empire. After purchasing Eastern in 1986, Lor­ enzo presided over the system­ atic dismantling of Eastern Air Lines. He sold Eastern's most profitable assets and siphoned off hundreds of millions of dol­ lars from Eastern to Continental and the parent company, Texas Air. Now Lorenzo claims pov­ erty at Eastern. Since the notorious unionbuster acquired Eastern Air Lines, firings and other forms of harsh discipline have reached as­ tronomical levels. In 1985, be­ fore Lorenzo took over, 36 ma­ chinists were fired. With Lorenzo at Eastern's controls, there were 900 firings from 1986 1 ••I ated in 1938, the NMB has re­ quested an Emergency Board on 32 occasions. In each case, the president of the time, whether Democrat or Republican, has followed the NMB recommenda­ tion. This time, when the NMB proposed such action, the union urged the White House to act. But Lorenzo, a Bush campaigncontributor, objected and the president became the first to re­ ject an NMB recommendation. As AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland said: "All of the travelling public should understand that they have only Frank Lorenzo to blame for the inconvenience they suffer. The unions accepted arbitration, Frank Lorenzo said no. The unions asked for a Presidential Emergency board and Frank Lorenzo said no." How Lorenzo Basted ContinentaPs Unions to 1988. This included a number of stewards, chief stewards and local union officers. To justify management de­ mands for extreme pay cuts, elimination of pension fund con­ tributions and dirt low wages for new employees, Lorenzo cited Eastern's $517.2-million loss over the past two years. But his other carrier—Continental—lost even more in the same period. It went into the red to the tune of $573.6 million despite having a non-union workforce. The Real issue Is Not Un^ Wages Over the past decade. Eastern employees continually demon­ strated a willingness to save the airline, voluntarily giving up $1.5 billion in wages. In negotiations preceding the strike, the I AM agreed to a pay freeze, major work rule changes and reduc­ tions in new entry pay scales. Eastern management has tried to portray the salaries of the company's baggage handlers and mechanics as way out of line. Yet other airlines pay better wages and make a profit. Lorenzo also refers to ramp and ground personnel as being merely "baggage handlers." But that ignores their vital role in fueling planes, positioning air­ craft and making crucial deci­ sions on weight and balance so that planes can fly safely. Eastern's ramp service work­ ers start at an hourly wage of $9.32 (about $19,000 a year). Their top salary after more than seven years on the job is $15.60 (about $31,000 annually). In a public relations barrage, Lorenzo talked about wages of $45,000 a year. To earn that much, a ramp worker would have to put in an additional 536 hours of overtime in a year. It's management that schedules overtime—not workers. Lorenzo wanted veteran ramp workers to accept a wage of $11.60—an $8,000-a-year pay cut—and a five-year wage freeze. This contrasts sharply with what's happening at other airlines. Ramp personnel eam up to $15.51 an hour at American, $15.93 at USAir, $16.53 at Northwest, $16.57 at United and $17.14 at Delta. And all of these carriers showed profits in 1988. Eastern Dismantled, Continental Expanded What is at stake, say Eastern's unions, is the survival of the air­ line as a separate company. They contend that Lorenzo's real purpose is to transfer Eastem's assets, routes and wealth to non-union Continental. As soon as it acquired Eastern in 1986, Texas Air extracted more than $700 million in financ­ ing, fees, loans and deposits from the carrier. Eastern directly provided Continental with more than $180 million in loans and payments. Texas Air, in turn, fimneled $800 million into Conti­ nental. One of the techniques used by Lorenzo was to force Eastern to sell its valuable computer reser­ vation system to Texas Air at a bargain-basement price. Al­ though outside financial analysts valued the reservation system at as much as $500 million, Texas Air bou^t it for only $100 mil­ lion—with a six-percent note that doesn't come due until the year 2012. While Lorenzo slashed Eastem's size by laying off more than 13,000 employees, he dou­ bled the size of non-union Conti­ nental. Lormzo Ti%g»s Strike Labor-management relations in the airline industry are govemed by the Railway Labor Act (RLA). This law makes it possi­ ble for a National Mediation Board (NMB) to assist in resolv­ ing contract negotiation differ­ ences. When labor and manage­ ment exhaust all avenues and still are unable to reach an agreement, the MNB can pro­ pose arbitration. The lAM agreed to have the Eastern issue arbitrated, but Lorenzo balked. The NMB also has the power to ask that the president estab­ lish an Emergency Board. Since the Railway Labor Act was ere- Lorenzo created Texas Air Corp. in 1980 as a shell: a hold­ ing company. Almost immedi­ ately, he began secretly buying Continental stock and, aided by a Civil Aviation Board (CAB) ruling, acquired 48.5 percent of the carrier. Continental's unions proposed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which, in effect, would have allowed the workers to purchase control of the com­ pany. Continental's president agreed to the ESOP and pre­ sented the plan to the sharehold­ ers. But Lorenzo, with the lion's share of Continental stock, was able to block the ESOP. Conti­ nental's president shot himself to death. Texas Air and Loreiizo had won. By late 1982, Continental claimed it was losing money. Lorenzo personally persuaded pilots to forgo pay raises. The flight attendants' union offered to absorb $35 million but Lor­ enzo turned it down. Meanwhile, Lorenzo was ac­ cumulating cash through aircraft sales, loans and a Continental stock offering. As a result, de­ spite Continental's $84 million loss in the first half of 1983, Texas Air had close to $80 mil­ lion in the bank. In September 1983, Lorenzo put Continental into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The airline shut down, laid off 8,000 employees and reneged on its union con­ tracts. Continental management announced that the carrier would resume operations in three days, but that employees returning to work would face pay cuts of 50 percent or more—flight attend­ ants from $29,000 to $15,000, pi­ lots from $89,000 to $43,000. A bankruptcy judge ruled in January of 1984 that Continen­ tal's bankruptcy was carried out in good faith, and the next month the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Chapter 11 companies could cancel union contracts. Later that year. Congress passed a law making it tougher to use bankruptcy as a shield for invalidating union contracts. But it was too late to affect Loren­ zo's actions at Continental. • .iL,-' i '-a aC i'. % �n 'v— APRIl, 1989 " *• ••I'r 1:7 1 - '. UA , ' * 7. % Joining Eastern unionsV picket lines around the country, the SIU demonstrated its solidarity with the International Associa­ tion of Machinists (lAM), a fellow affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. The lAM represents Eastern Air Lines ramp and ground personnel. At airports around the country, the unity of Eastern's em­ ployees was in evidence. The machinists' strike was whole­ heartedly supported by Eastern's pilots, represented by the 1 Air Line Pilots Association, and flight attendants who are r, !•/.• . >1' : "II represented by the Transport Workers Union. '' - i •' ri/Ab'? • •• Maritiine Traies Sept. AFL-CIO SIU ipons UUL U^bOMElOlS m mmj SUPPORTS IT A, A/1 mKMWSTV >.7-' MBi . ;7'7pi uiM0imnmi TAC ;7 - f ^7 -<S •••• :•- • SrjfanOT Vwih Aniwka. ^ "j" , 'H., 'V-'.-.v-.-'i•; . - . ' , 'f- vL • Undaunted by die Mt^or who blocked a union demonstration at Jacksonville's airport, the AFL-CIO rallied in a nearby field and turned the event into a picnic. The SIU had a large presence at the rally. Pictured here, left to right, are: Tommy Wright, R. Hassan, Tony McQuay, M. Mostapha, Dan Duncan, Ed Haber, Bill Sharp, Robert Dillow, SIU Headquarters Representative George Ripoll, Dimitrios Pappiannio and John Dmochowski. • •:; jV • ^ Joining Gus Tsoilis, a member of the Machinists Lodge 1018 (left), are Teamster Local 810 Field Representative Jay Silverman and SIU Sea-Land shoregang member Charles DK)annio on the Eastern picket Une at LaGuardia Airport in New York. i : " y- t' :-7^.777C' •; ;.7''-'^t;'. • 77 % XAM SIU , SUPTOMS lEA^Ti^j $em I FRANOSOO] PAOONG rmmmtrn,. 1 If AH M" ^ I tv , OrnDIElectmim iWiMy^right and Bosun Robert Dillon represent the SIU In Philadelphia, Captain Lou Flade (third from left) and Seaman Charles ColUhs at a Jacksonville labor raUylpicmc (r^l0 join Eastern pUoks on the picket line, supportu^ Eastern machinists. . x'''KS7l7S' N SIU member Francisco SalmSem (l^ and UIW Rep Ruth Fernandez on the lAM Los Angeles picket line. .5* iSTRlttl p»^ Sl//^/^0'e73 'C-r SIU men rallied at the San Francisco Airport where despite heavy rain, AFLCIO unions stewed a poweifid demonstration of st^port for Eastern's machinists, pilots and flight attendants. PardciprUmg in the rtdty on behalf of the SIU were (1st row, left to right) OS Kyle Martin, ILWU member, SUP Patrolman Andy Anderson, (2nd row, left to right) Chief Steward Samuel ("Smitty") Smith, SIU Business Agent Gentry Moore, IBU member Doug Crute, SIU Steward Wilton Dominguez, ILWU Regiotud Director Leroy King, and Buck Mercer, SIU Govemment Services Division Vice President. At Washington, D.C.'s Natiottal Airport, SIU member Oscar Lopez walks the picket line. The SIU has supplied daily pickets for strike activity at National Airport. ITIIIYA Deepsea SIU men John Fleming (left), Dennis McKendal, Carlito Episioco, Dave Gordius, James Francis at the Los Angeles airport. I -a .;'xU; srl-^CZ-.v .V *ii,'*» i'LS:.:, - - �StAfARCRS 106 8 •ffir ."I BI6 OIL SPILL SLOWS SHIPPING FROM VALOa i • S hipping out of the port of Valdez, Alaska has been cur­ tailed by new procedures re­ quired in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Immediately af­ ter the accident the port, from which 24 percent of domestically consumed oil originates, was shut down for five days. After reopening for the Alaska oil trade, tankers leaving Valdez can only do so in daylight and escorted by two tugs. On both incoming and outgoing tankers, pilots must have state and fed­ eral certification to navigate the entire Prince William Sound. In the past local pilots remained onboard only through the Valdez Narrows. The port of Valdez shipped an average of two million barrels of crude oil per day. As a result of diminished traffic, the current average is 1.2 million barrels per day. Q' SIU contracted com­ panies reported that ALYESKA—the combined own­ ers of the Alaska pipeline—has implemented breathalizer testing procedures for any nonALYESKA employees entering their property. In addition, be­ fore a vessel is allowed to leave the Valdez docks, the captain and Chief Engineer will be re­ quired to undergo a breathalizer test. The new regulations result from the Exxon Valdez running abound and creating the largest oil slick ever in U.S. waters. On March 24, a few minutes past midnight, the 987-foot su­ pertanker carrying a full load of $:• 'f '•'d "v; it- • 4:; 4 1.26 million barrels of oil, hit a reef while piloted by the third mate, it was reported. With USCG approvd, the vessel had changed to an inbound lane to avert ice chunks spotted in out­ bound lanes. A few minutes later the vessel hit Bligh Reef, creat­ ing six to eight openings in eight of the 13 cargo tanks. While trying to get back into the shipping lanes, it was re­ ported that the ship turned sharply back toward the main channel and struck the reef again, leaving about 30 percent of the vessel's bottom resting on a flat shelf area about 36 feet below the surface and spilling more than 10 million gallons of Prudhoe Bay crude oil. The accident, which occurred about 25 miles south of the en­ trance to the port oif Valdez, is being investigated by the Na­ tional Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB will try to deter­ mine why the ship strayed so far off course in an area with rocks marked on charts and buoys. While the Coast Guard claims it is not responsible for continually monitoring a ship which is rou­ tinely skirting ice from the nearby Columbia Glacier, the NTSB will investigate C~y\ whether a warning could \ I have prevented the accident. ^ \ Fishermen have orgaN\ nized to protect their live^ lihoods, organizing more than 40 boats to assist with boom deployment. Exxon Shipping Company licensed officers have no union affiliation. Radiomen and unlicensed crewmembers are covered by a contract with a company-sponsored union. U5w Shipping Wins Amendment to Keep New Aki^a Oil ^ Domestic Gmsumption 4 coalition of maritime inter­ ests, including the SIU, sought export restrictions for any oil found and developed in the Arctic National Wildlife Re­ serve (ANWR). In a Senate Enr ergy and Natural Resources Committee vote, senators voted by a 12-7 margin to allocate oil found in ANWR for domestic use. The vote was an important step toward keeping Alaska oil for consumption by U.S. con­ sumers. Alaska oil has been car­ ried to the lower 48 states on U.S.-flag tankers. The export restriction amend­ ment was offered by Senator Bennett Johnston (D-La.) to leg­ islate authorizing oil exploration and development on the coastal plain of ANWR. 'ii. - . President Bush favors produc­ tion from oil reserves in ANWR. As a result of the Exxon tank­ er's oil spill, 14 environmental groups have asked the adminis­ tration to further study the ex­ ploration plan. However, Bush remains steadfast in his commit­ ment to explore ANWR, and ex­ plore it soon. On the House side. Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Walter Jones (D-N.C.) introduced legislation authorizing the controlled leasing of the ANWR coastal plane, located 70 miles east of Prudhoe Bay. The bill sets aside 260,000 acres for wildlife preservation, where ex­ ploration will be completely banned. Both the full Senate and House anticipate final action on legislation to authorize oil and gas exploration and drilling by early summer. • • ''V ergy independence by allowing continued development of Alaska oil. Natknai Sccnrity at Risk Development of ANWR oil becomes increasingly important as oil recovered from the North Slope declines throughout the decade. Without ANWR oil for domestic consumption, oil im­ ports will rise and nation secu­ rity interests will be threatened, the SIU has warned. The amount of imported oil has risen from 27 to 42 percent in the years 1982 to 1987. The cost of 1987 oil imports was $43 billion, the largest commodity in the year's huge $167 billion trade deficit. ThCiSIU has asked Con­ gress to defend the nation's en­ Also at stake is the nation's tanker fleet. As North Slope pro­ duction drops, so will the num­ ber of usable U.S.-flag tankers. Oil analysts estimate that fewer than 20 Alaska-trade tankers will be employed by the year 2000 unless new sources of crude oil are in production. ANWR oil would keep U.S.flag tankers in business and help meet the country's national se­ curity and strategic sealift needs, the SIU has argued. Providing fuel to military forces overseas is essential to any military maneu­ vers. �APRU^1989 Letters to the Editor FROM A RFTIRFD SEAFARER '• . I'i ' To the Editor: At this time, I would like to express my thanks to the offi­ cios and my many friends in the SIU. I would also like to give my blessings to the ones who have passed on. 1 have never been more proud of anything in my life as I have of being a member of the Seafar­ ers International Union. I am now retired for the past five years. I have no idea how I would make it without the help of the Union's pension and the Union's Welfare Plan in picking up the part that Medicare doesn't pay. For a person on a fixed income, those medical bills are something else. Being a member of the SIU and now a retired member of the SIU is a love I will enjoy to the end. My very best wishes to all. Leroy E. Joseph Sarasota, Florida StICK wm IHC SHIP To the Editor: In the early '80s, we lost our Med-Persian Gulf and Mediterra­ nean shuttles largely due to members flying home due to mostly phony medical reasons to collect unearned wages. They are now under foreign flag. Now that we have re-acquired the Manila, Subic, Kaoshiung shuttle, we are having the same problems and will lose them, too, if this continues. At a time when we are losing ships every year, we sure don't need that. There are a lot of us who would ride those runs. So please don't sell us down the river. If you don't want the jobs, don't take them. In the long run, you and I will be out of a job, and there are some of us supporting families. Please consider what I've'said. Richard B. Sanderson Seattle, Washington LIKES WELFARE PLAN To the Editor: Coming across the notice in the January issue of the LOG, "Want to be heard," is the rea­ son for this letter, hoping it will appear in the LOG informing the membership of the price of get­ ting sick and what the Welfare Plan has done for me. Having been a member from 1951 to the year of retirement in 1986, I have no regrets and never realized how good it is 'til I got sick about six months after retirement. I was doing just great when I suffered a very serious back problem. Having unbelievable pain, I went to one hospital for ten days and transferred to an­ other for six weeks as a bed pa­ tient ... After spending six weeks to the day, I was released and doing great, wearing a spe­ cial brace 24 hours a day for about six months. Getting blurry vision of the right eye, I went to the Eye Hospital and was told'I have 16 have an operation right away, right then and there . . The op­ eration was a success where pic­ tures were taken to be put in medical books. After spending three days as an in-patient, I was released and have been an out­ patient to the present day . . . The main purpose of this letter is NOT to feel sorry for me, but to inform the member what the Union has done for me as to my medical bills. Also you never fig­ ure it would happen to you, it's always the other person, but this time I was the other person. The Welfare Plan went through all the medical bills making sure that the bills paid by the Plan were called for by the doctors. It seems there was a bill of $500 the Plan questioned for medication that wasn't called for which wasn't paid by the Plan or by myself. The Plan does a wonderful job in paying the bills and sending me a statement for it. Being an out-patient to the present day, I have to pay when­ ever I have to go for treatments for which I'm reimbursed. I have heard patients talk of how they have to pay a percent­ age of the bills or paying into a medical plan, and I say to my­ self, "What a great union I be­ long to when the Plan pays 100%." The bills paid in my behalf are well over $55,000 and if I had to pay any part I'd be wiped out and be another person on the Street . . . I could continue, but feel I make my point stating I'll always be grateful to the Union for­ ever ... Walter Karlek Woodside, NY 'FEMAU MARINEIS EXaLLEMT IN JOB PERPNIMANCE' and provide support for their t) < families. I'm not denying the fact that there are some misfits out there but they are few and far between and they are gradually removed by their own action. We have a shipboard committee consisting of one delegate from each de­ partment (deck, engine and steward) headed by a ship chair­ man, usually the "Boatswain," to deal with any kind of problem that may occur aboard ship. This committee meets on a weekly basis and all crewmembers are required to attend. Any problem that cannot be solved aboard ship is referred to our union rep­ resentative that boards the ves­ sel on arrival in home port. If the problem cannot be solved by the union representative, a port committee hearing will be ar­ ranged consisting of a union rep, two company representatives and two independent delegates from the union rank and file. The case is also reported to the U.S. Coast Guard on arrival so appro­ priate action will be taken by them immediately. For somebody to label all mer­ chant marines a bunch of misfits that perpetuate sexual attacks on female mariners at will, is totally untrue and unfair. Since it is only in the last 12 years we have had female mariners on mer­ chant ships those alleged as­ saults need to be examined on a case to case basis. . . I can also assure you that 98% of all female mariners are excel­ lent in their job performance and that they are definitely morale boosters. There is no substitute for a warm smile. Women mari­ ners will always be welcome in our world and I'm sure I speak for the majority. John B. Lundborg Seattle, Washington Editor's Note: in March, the Tacoma, Washington Morning News Tribune ran an article enti­ tled "Women at Sea." The arti­ cle discussed a report by the General Accounting Office of Congress on sexual harassment experienced by female mariners and contained interviews with women who have worked on vessels. SIU member John Lundborg responded to the arti­ cle vvilK a letter to the editor/ '' Brother Lundborg, who has spent 37 years in the merchant marine, asked the LOG to re­ print his comments. *** In response to the article "Women at Sea" ... it particu­ larly rankles me since the story is totally lopsided. It is a total discredit to the hardworking men that go down to the sea and sac­ rifice their family life for a life on the high seas away from home, in order to earn a living JV£Xr Of KIN OF DECIASED SEAMEN CAN OBTAIN mill CERTIFICATES Mext of kip^eeking honorable Iw dischap^ certificates for de­ ceased y^rld War II merchant marinersNcan fill out Department of Defense form DD 2168. Ac­ cording to form DD 2168, a spouse, widow, widower, next of kin or legal representative can apply on behalf of a deceased mariner. Application form DD 2168 is available from the United States Coast Guard. The form requires the applicant to provide legal proof of the merchant mariner's death. The U.S. Coast Guard proc­ esses form DD 2168 and deter­ mines that the merchant mariner served in WWII between De­ cember 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945. A seaman who meets the Coast Guard's criteria who served in the merchant marine in oceangoing service during WWII is sent form DD 214, "Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty." At the bottom of form DD 214 will be the word "Honorable." He will also get the Coast Guard's honorable dis­ charge certificate. The Coast Guard forwards the names and addresses of recipi­ ents of honorable discharges to the Maritime Administration (MarAd) of the Department of Transportation. MarAd in turn sends a special "Certificate of Service" to the WWII merchant mariner who received form DD 214. To date, MarAd reports that 27,000 WWII veteran merchant mariners have received the spe­ cial certificate. MarAd's "Certif­ icate of Service" came about by a law passed by Congress in 1988. This information was revealed in a letter to Brother Eloris B. Tart from the Maritime Adminis­ tration. Brother Tart has passed MarAd's response to the LOG in order to advise survivors of de­ ceased seamen of the application process. The Seafarers LOG welcomes Let­ ters to the Editor from all union members and retirees. On occa­ sion, due to space limitations, it may not be possible to run a letter in its entirety. r; m- V.-.v-'/Zv �.r- SEAFARERS LOG 10 '"A-.f. Amm CRCW RESCUES SAILBOAT FROM 50 MPH GULF STORM DURING TRAINING EXERCISE . 'i- I • , :'•'••• • •'• f On the day of an underway replenishment exercise, the Antares responded to a "May Day" call from a 46-foot sail­ boat. Despite 15-foot seas and 50 knot winds, the Antares stayed with the craft for 12 hours. The U.S. Coast Guard then relieved the Antares of operational con­ trol. The "May Day" call came while the IMC Antares crew was engaged in sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. An underway replen­ ishment drill had just been can­ celed due to high seas when the Antares received the sailboat's call for help. BUSINESS AGENT GRIER RHIRES With her sails blown out and a fouled screw, this craft issued a "May Day" call. SlU crewmembers aboard the Antares responded. The Antares came across the sailboat during sea trials. •' f , MOBILE SEALIFT TRAINING TEAM VISITS WAnRMAN AND I.M.C SHIPS Lundeberg School instructors conducted specialized sealift training for Waterman and IMC while each company had vessels docked in Northern Florida. Instructors Bill Hellwege and Jeff Swanson conducted courses for Waterman crewmembers on Chemical, Biological and Radia­ tion Defense (CBRD); Damage Control, and Helicopter Opera­ tions. Hellwege noted that all three of Waterman's ships • GOV! DIVISION MEMBERS WELCOME NEW SHIP J,' :-f- li ;ifc 'Wry-.':- yw '1; ••.•-\ i:- :, ';• ,^^' • c.^^K^sd5fc3V.fc pi 'I.'J ',. SIU members in the Govern­ ment Services Division will crew the newest ship to join the fleet of Military Sealift Command, Pa­ cific (MSCPAC). Named after a pioneer of aero­ dynamics and hydrodynamics, the USNS Walter S. Diehl will be based in Oakland, Calif. It is a 677-foot fleet replenishment oiler, capable of carrying 180,000 barrels of fuel for combatant ships and aircraft. The new oiler will carry a ci­ vilian crew of 93 and a navy communications department of 21 men. It will be part of MSC's Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force, one of the components of the navy's larger Combat Logistics Support Force. The USNS Walter S. Diehl is the newest member of the MSCPAC fleet. The vessel's ci­ vilian crew will be members of the SlU's Government Services Division. JTC* Mi .1?!^ , George T. Grier, SIU Govern­ ment Service Division business agent, has retired after a 44-year career serving his fellow seafar­ ers. During 20 years of shipping with MSC, Brother Grier was in­ strumental in organizing the Mil­ itary Sea Transport Union (MSTU), the forerunner of the Government Service Division. In 1964, Brother Grier came ashore to work as a business agent handling beefs and provid­ ing union services to seamen employed on MSC vessels. Buck Mercer, SIU Govern­ ment Services Vice President, had high praise for Grier's suc­ cessful efforts in assisting mem­ bers and their families in filling out complicated annuity and death forms. In addition. Mercer said, he was adept at negotiating with management on behalf of MSTU members and was able to resolve the most difficult disputes to each party's satisfaction. Vice President Mercer noted that Grier will be missed by members and union officials alike. But, he added, "after 20 years on MSC ships and after 24 years as a union business agent, Grier has earned a well-deserved rest." DORSS MORAN AND MARITRANS LIBERTY IN FLORIDA 'More MarAd Ouf i" •' u p •-' • •* '• !• :v"H •'•• K-' ;• i "showed a great improvement in Damage Control since our visit a year ago." The Antares crew practiced underway replenishment (UNREP) while sailing at 36 knots per hour in 15-foot seas and 50 knot winds. Although this was the crew's first UNREP, the government observers on the vessel told the seamen they had performed well. "The crew was excellent and praised by all aboard," reported Hellwege. SIU members on the Antares successfully completed "man overboard" and fire drills and also received instruction in Dam­ age Control and CBRD. The Lundeberg School's mo­ bile sealift training team program was established in 1984 to assist SIU companies and crews make the transition from civilian prac­ tices to military sealift require­ ments. • ['-• Continued from page 3 Although both houses of Con­ gress passed the bill. President Johnson effectively killed it by using a pocket veto. Under Nixon, MarAd was substantially upgraded. The agency became part of the Department of Trans­ portation when Reagan assumed office. On behalf of the SIU, Sacco said, "Our Union means to move . . . and is sharpening its tools for the effort. We will cer­ tainly welcome the opportunity to work with all who share our view that America must have a viable shipping capability." ABITankerman Dave Summer has been working for Maritrans for two years. Brotiter Summer is pictured on the tug Liberty whUe it was tied to the GATX dock in Tampa, Florida. When tug Doris Moran pulled into Tampa's Gulf Marine Repair Yard, SIU reps met the vessel. Normally, the Doris Mpran works out of the Gidf. Pictured are Assistant Ei^ineer Lu LeToidevin (left), OS James Amaud and Chief Engineer Wallace Ashwood. �...:•• y^.:. APRIL, 1989 FOR ANOmER RECORD SEASON uRUtsr mm m 20 YORS, FIRST vtsstis AUIUDYSUUMG ITOUT began March 1 for SlU-contracted bulk carriers on the Great Lakes. It was the earliest fitout in 20 years, and with the number of vessels being broken out, this year promises to be an even better year than last which was the best season in more than :fiveyears. ^ A stronger deniaiul for steit and lighter than nbrnial icing on <)ie Lakes prompited the earlier than normal opening of the ^son. F The first ore port open was Marquette, and the MA^ Buffalo left Toledo March 20 to lead a fleet of four other American Steamship Go. vessels which followed her up the following day. All in aU, it should be another good year for our membership on the Lakes with sb^ger job oppoitunifies and the pronii^ increasing job security in the coming years. •Ir • li fit ; in W- • r'-S' • /'V^SIr f^tiecfdtand joe Hance, left, and Able Seaman Ron Vandercook await next dr^'s first salmg. (Note saiUng board announcement: "ASAP after CG Inspection." '-' J partment in the ASC fleet is seen here in the spodess gaUey of the American Republic. From left is Steward Herb Jacobs, Porter Yehia Raid and Second Cook Harry Pe­ tersen. ^ Able Seaman Larry Dudek and Bosun Terry Henretta take a coffee break ftrui^ duirfirudJUotU chores. £A0WSSff^SanJ^ttJto^n,Con-,: veyomtan Tm Orban and Abie Seaman Ron Bochek waii oid tkie CoasI Guard inspection in die warrrdh of the memwm. . .C.tr:'--.-- •A II; • • '« "'t'- J^JdhhCtiUrd member of the ASC Maudermnce Team, left, and AB Wheelsman Charlie Richardson compare notes as fitoUt mndis •• down. IPs teamwork that keeps -.v • and electrical plants op­ erating efticiendy and sttfefy. A part of that team is seen here in dte ermine console room. From left are OmOJirnBeland, First Assistard En^neer Eric Norton andQMEDMike Budnik. S TAe M/l^ American RepiiUic f^r^^ her dock in Cleveland as die Coast Guard competes dteiratmmlmspection,aii0' her crew prepares the b^ bidk carrier for herfirsttripof the season. J^Gedeman Alan Jidinson and Wiper Bidt Ereftetaan take ten m the messroomti ^ t , , . ' < 4 I ••• " V 1 • r i :r'-m '.•-J.;-At# Asmrn I '• liii ... �\:Y. -• ^ V , . : ^ ,f r ¥-• CHARLES f. ly/ISOiV -:i T:!.S :• • • 'i-i v;-'- .}y-' L-.." f ."1, ."i I JA^ AUe SeiiattitiH Ihury Kawka is Imi^^ chailenges even the best of the Great lAdtes saUorauH vHko ham to wmk om ttte -k "JA,. W^rMohseh Ehka^ toiA a aunu^for^l^w^ ginermm of the Clmles E. WM- QfHED Willis Evans posed for this photo in Uu eonstde roem. vv. -I •:,v.r .... -'.ft';,.' • ••: -I I-'. 'tr 'v' -'k. ! --i y.t ¥•• • • :"'If S' i:. ' if , . t. ,_ lUfihadJustcoikd a heaving Une when hepaused to have this jdteht taken agemst Oie t^erhouse pn a wet aod windy de^. , . .r-tk^r ^ k dtdte readyt Gateman Pat Patrieca, left, and CimvigwiiMM Bemn Mldar LaE^lte on de^ eaathe"amnmalritmalifthefitonL" • : AE Ifheedaheh M staiaBmg, nhdl^hmdBockerttalK cdtetf ••{[•nhiMhnmuss vdAA^onacPorf^ ^gmtjack AUen. �;•IIIs llliriMtft-| •••• i:Hilsr.%••' " MPRIk 1989 If A;"-' , i' ; ^ - W'S,;-- •; .V' • •' ' i'- - '' '••Ar-7A '•• • ;.' V j.-W' ,., •••••.•.*•,'t. ^ While the Coast Guani jettf fuushu^ thev onaual ia^pec^km. Boson Bob Mas-^i ten, left, AB Bmat Kkm^eeiebBriamd DiecU^^ took a break. ! ; ' •Mil: ^ Algonae PortAgent Jack AUen meets with some of the deck crew dwing a coffee bratk. Prom left are Able Seamen Tom Palmer, Doi^ WafieU and Brettdan • • biurphy. i'v ^ Steward Jim Badnick and Wiper Bk^ Rosso are bodt veterans of Bu Great Lakes. s."' Jj^ A cm^ of ej^rienced SlV and MEBA'2 er^fturnom hands stnile for the LOG fkoUi^epher in the es^ute console room. At left is QMED Jim Reilly, and at right is C^fEt^meer POMUBaker who sailed with the SlU in Bte early 1960% J| •. -:K/' - /ft, ' «,•"'i®' • 4 i ' yyyy' y'y-' •# -'ilr ,•'/ rm •': :U" - .-'M.V-. ^ Snow cottus early and stays late on the Lakes, so it's no surprise to have a bUzzard roar in from the northeast on the day before the fint scheduled sailing of the season. The Roger M. Keyes lays idottg ode a dock in Toledo while last minute preparations are being rturde for her trip to the Upper Lakes. . ••{ ' ft'\- . 'v. "-••'•jv '"•> -hv.-: .1'. •• .. �SOFARERS LOG ' ..''1' fy^ '''yr:^ :.'-Cii' -V- •>' ' ^ Dm Bihkmvsld, conveyorman,Uitfl, andAB Wheelsman Bob Emvold are veter0ns of the Great ' 11 The gtJtey crew ineludes one of the veterans of the SlU who will be retiring April 5 wUh 32 years on the Lakes. He is Second Cook James Thompson, center, who began his seqfaring life on the West Coast with the SIU in the eariy : I950's. He sailed most of his career on deck. With him are Steward Pood Bodamer, r^la, and Porter Ray Buzwah, at left. '' •' - ^ : 'Xi'ifm- ','•" v'-'l •-•>•: Jll^ QlHED Kerin Riee pritudfy exhibits his Welding Cert0cate from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to QMED Herb Brandt who has 18 years sailing rime on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Rice earned his cert^ate after succesefulfy compfridr^ Ae Welding course in February and March during the winter htyup. '' 'w- at r^ht, andAB David Kole take a tJu nemMsgi's acHviries on deck. | / ' Hi- •11^ y; V' ^ The Mrv WilHam R. Roesch is one of the newer buUc carriers on the Great Lakes, and is one of the proud vessels of the Prit^le Transit fleet. Here, she lies alongside her dock in Cleveland during her an­ nual fltout. . eii • ?•' •$-.• If •nM: T 'V '-i ' 'I .| �• ' t' ••'* •' 15 APRIL, 1989 _ Know Yoiil Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds sh^I equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to know youi^ shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mall, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this Is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Fiill copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts ^e available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. the Log has traditionally refrained from publish­ ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports, the responsibility for Leg policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SFAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidatesfor elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improperconduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters hy certified mall, return receipt requested. The address Is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. mUAMim: FINl CRIW, GOOD FOOD ; j... • :• • ''-v. • t,i- . . ; v/i u-m. : When the OMI Willlamette sailed into Charleston, SIU Patrolman Anthony McQuay was there for the payoff. The crew told McQuay the food had been excellent on the Willamette. The tanker was on its way to Texas. Patrolman McQuay, who works out of the SIU hall in Jacksonville, told the LOG that the Willamette had anhexcel- ' lent crew. •f • Bosun Marvin McDuffie (left) and AB Walter Hildabrant on deck after checking the vessel's lines. Chief Cook Joe Clark fixes a meal of oxtails, steak, potatoes, rice, gravy and vegetables. After payoff in the galley AB Marvin Henry (left), OMU David Ballard, SIU Patrolman Anthony McQuay and GSU Larry Griffin take a moment for a photo. Steward Baker John Samuels before preparing lunch. QMED/Pumpman Joe Martin comes out of the engine room. SHIPPING WORKS BEST WHEN WE SAY: "Union Yes" is the message being heard by millions of people around the country on television, radio, billboards. In nationally televised spots, celebrity spokes­ persons Tyne Daly, Jack Lemmon, Howard Hesseman and . Edward James Olmos provide personal testimonials on how unions have made a difference in their lives. Individual unions have tailored the "Union Yes" message for their communities. A Clerical workers organizing at Harvard University used the "Union Yes" message to com­ municate the positive aspects of union membership. The Brick­ layers union created "Union Yes" spots for its organizing drive. The union reports in one city over 500 responses to its ad, signing up over 300 people and 14 contractors. The SIU hhs its own version of the "Union Yes" theme. Corrections from March Issue: On page 6, Terry Hoinski appears on the left and Captain Flade's first name is Lou. On Page 13 Joe Powers is lectured third from the left. y �«iEK^i«jS3 Jh. SEAMfffJIS LOG lUHDlBlKG New Shiphandling Coutse voawm Established at Lundeberg Schoo/, DinmsiHi Buuim First Classes to Start May 15 • •: " '• 'T»M;'-.; I' Pictured here is a futt view of the SHLSS ship simulator bridge, as the students see it, with radar scopes, helm controls, radio and navigation aids. Not pictured is a rear projection screen which allows students to see what's happening aft. %• :'••.' i-' •i;. '• '• ,• r he first formally established Shiphandling course ever held at the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship is planned to begin May 15 of this year. This course has been de­ signed to provide realistic bridge watchstanding training for stu­ dents preparing to obtain one of the various Coast Guard Deck licenses. When final approval is granted by the Coast Guard, students will receive credit for up to a maximum of 60 days of sea time on vessels of unlimited tonnage. However^ time gained from this simulated training can only be used once but cannot be used as recent time. The 10-day course curriculum includes classroom lectures and simulated underway watchstand­ ing. Special areas of skill devel­ opment will include: basic shiphandling, restricted waters shiphandling, emergency shiphandling, underway watch-stand­ ing management, vessel-to-vessel communications, review of the rules of the road and lateral and I ALA buoyage systems, review of the use of radar—including the use of collision avoidance radar. The SHLSS simulator is capa­ ble of providing the student with six different types of ships to op­ erate, ranging from a 2,400 horse­ power pusher tug to a 250,000 DWT diesel tanker. Three auxil­ iary bridges are available to pro­ vide interaction among traffic ships. Each of these bridges can be maneuvered independently of all other vessels in an exercise. Immediately rfter an exercise is completed, the students re­ view their actions to learn from their mistakes. The geographic plot shows all the exercise ma­ neuvering data. The time-based graphs present data indicating speeds, courses, RM of engines, and other technical information. In order to successfully com­ plete the Shiphandling course, the student must pass a multiple choice examination on the basic theory and principles involved in shiphandling as well as demon­ strate this knowledge on the ship simulator. For the maximum benefit of the student, class size is limited to six students. If you are inter­ ested in this new course, contact the SHLSS Admissions Office. For further information on the class curriculum talk to the school's Director of Vocational Education. Lundeberg School Instructor Jim Brown with students on the smulator's bridge. M new Limited License ProFl gram has been instituted by the Vocational Department at SHLSS. This progam will cover original and upgraded licenses, inland and near coastal for: 500/ 1600 Ton Mate, Operator, and Second Class Operator Unin­ spected Towing Vessels (U.T.V.), 100/200 Ton Mate and Master, Limited Assistant and Limited Chief Engineer courses. This will be an eight-week cur­ riculum with CPR, First Aid and Firefighting also included. The first course will be offered from July 17 to September 8. Classes will be limited to 12 students, accepted on a first come first serve basis. Members applying for this program require an evaluation of sea time by the U.S. Coast Guard and cannot be accepted in the course until their sea service is approved by U.S. Coast Guard, Baltimore, Md. The ad­ dress is as follows: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office United States Customs House 40 South Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21202 When your application for li­ cense is sent in for review, a handwritten note must accom­ pany it requesting that Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship be notified that your ap­ plication has been reviewed and accepted. Upon notification by the Baltimore Regional Examin­ ing Center we will schedule you for the next available class. SHLSS will require you to fill out the Upgrading Application featured in the LOG, listing any current licenses or certificates held. You must also have a cur­ rent SIU clinic card and have your dues up to date. Graduating This Month From the Lundeherg Schooi •> f li V 4; -Vr i-Vf STANDING IN FRONT of the SHLSS's automation board are this month's FOWT class graduates. Taught by Jim Shaffer (standing, far left) the six-week course covers a wide range of topics ittcluding engitte-room equipment, boiler parts, fire fighting, starting and securing main engines. These men having fittished the course are now prepared for the Coast Guard's General Safety, Oiler and Fireman! Watertender tests. First row left to r^ht: Nelson M. Roman, Kevin G. Wade, Curtis K. An^on, Lawrence Thorboume. Second row: Hector Frederick, Jeffery Parrish, Hamid Hizam, Steve Hansford, Ramon R. Urag, DeMyron Walker. Third row: Jim Shtffer (Instructor), T.C. Shaddox, Paul J. Duguette, Donald A. Thornton, Dean Klenkc, Uoyd Nelson, Troy L. Fleming, Terry Hapmon. Fourth row: Troy Sw^er, Bryan G. Chan, Terry Busk, Rich Natoli, Dennis Ctoy, Julio M. Tapia, Jeff Robertson. ANYONE WHO HAS a rating in Oteir department, whether FOWT, AB or even Assistant Cook, can take the four-week long Welding course. These men have acquired a valuable skill. In addition to classroom work, their practical training in the SHLSS vocational shop includes electric arc weldmgicutting and oxy-acetylene brazu^, weldmgicutting. First row kneeling left to right: Earl Chappel, Willie Franks, Ken Booker III, Dan Thomas. Second row: Bill Foley (Instructor), Michael Kelly, Charles D. Lore, Kevin A. Rice, Mark G. Lawrence: I:- �Anai,i9S9 Dtspatcheis Report for fofond Waters MARCH 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Mtiiiwm Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Aigonac St. Louis Pinev Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Meetings Deep Sea, lakes. Inland Waters ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT "•* Port I New York 1 Philadelphia IjgBltimor^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans I Jacksonville I San Francisco ISPmingfcpii Seattle Puerto Rico Houston I Aigonac St. Louis ' 't' Pfney Point Monday, May 8 New York Tuesday, May 9 Philadelphia Wednesday, May 10 Baltimore Thursday, May 11 Norfolk Thursday, May II Jacksonville Thursday, May it Aigonac Friday, May 12 Houston Monday, May 15 New Orleans Tuesday, May 16 . Mobile Wednesday, May 17 San Francisco Thursday, May 18 Wiimingtott jMonday, lyiay 22 , Seattle Friday, May 26 ? San Juan Thursday, May 11 ^ ^ dii St. Louis ,, Friday, May 19^ Hmidiulu Friday, May 19 Duluth Wednesday, May 17 Jersey City Wednesday, May 24 New Bedford Tuesday, May 23 • r'V- mrnk' , Totals Port i^eivYork Philadelphia i Baltimore, Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville^ San Francisco llplmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston lAlgonaC iSt. Louis i - IftJPiyM. PmiMids iPiney PoinL ^ Totals 59 130 49 44 58 16 66 164 97 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers Repert for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes U-Lakes MARCH 1-31, 1989 Port Aigonac Port Aigonac Port Aigonac Port Aigonac NP—Hon Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 21 2 0 8 1 0 3 1 b TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 36 1 E29G1NE DEPARTMENT 0 26 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 9 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 29 3 0 8 1 0 16 1 30 44 97 35 25 55 0 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually re^stered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 23 21 0 0 0 71 0 0 0 Please get in touch with George J. Anderson, 22576 Lan­ yard St., Boca Raton, Fla. 33428. Stanley Corenski is trying to get in touch with you. Please write him at 15031 Chatsworth St., #18, Mission Hills, Calif. 91345, or call him at (818) 3611926. VII An old friend, Brenda Yahes, is trying to get in touch with you. Please write her at 6023 N.W. Expressway, San Antonio, Texas 78201. Please contact your parents at :(817) 482-6427. CaiU your mother at (301) 342:9288.;V- m: ^ �^awjiiasii -• '••,••"- ''y' '•" •' ' '• - 'i-'\ 'iv' •••'••. SOFAReHS 106 :-r"p- ,-a:FFW. TWiNtYONI SUfARm BlCOMt PENSIONtRS "«tfi iim Retiring this month are 21 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters seafarers. The pensions, which will be received monthly, were ap­ proved by the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan. The pensioners are entitled to receive a pension check every month for the rest of their lives. I't' ' ilffhiir'':'. • i' -4;-J Deep Sea 4';• 'A:/:"'' • ' . i. • •" •' % , •••^'•' •• ' •'"' KICHAlID W. ANSiiilSOPi Richard W. An-^ derson, 65, joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. A graduate of the SHLSS entry program, Brother Anderson sailed as a chief electrician, but has held all ratings in the engine department. Bom in Jersey City, N.J., Sea­ farer Anderson is a veteran of the U.S. Ar Force, serving from 1946 to 1949. He shipped out of the port of New York and makes his home in Elizabeth, N.J. jiMHe Bianyiius ^l:i' cently as a bosun. Brother Car­ roll was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and shipped out of the port of San Francisco, where he now lives. Seafarer Carroll also served in the U.S. Navy froih 1943 to 1947. CALVIN L. CHERRY Calvin L. Cherry, 64, was bom in Fulbright, Texas. He joined the SIU in Houston in 1960, receiv­ ing his class A seniority in 1971, although he started sailing as early as 1943. Brother Cherry sailed as a GSU out of the port of Houston, where he still lives. StEVEN L. CC»KER Steven L. Coker, 65 joined the Union in 1967 out of the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Coker first sailed on the C.S. Long Lines (Isthmian) as an AB in 1965. Born in Roanoke Rapids. N.C., Seafarer Coker was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force from 1945 to 1946. He also completed the bosun recertification program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in 1982. Pensioner Coker now lives in Scotland Neck, N.C. PATJ.COLmWA Pat. J. Colonna, 65 joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954, but had been sailing since 1947. Seaman Colonna was born in Jersey City, N.J. Brother Co­ lonna sailed in the engine depart­ ment, first as an oiler with the Isthmian Steamship Co. Seafarer Colonna also served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He now resides in Apollo Beach, Fla. John Bekiaris, 61 joined the Union in 1964 in New York and upgraded to class A seniority in 1964. Brother Bekiaris graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York in 1960 and sailed in the deck de­ partment. His first SIU vessel was the SS Steel Surveyor (Isth' mian Lines), where he sailed as an OS. Seafarer Bekiaris, who was bom in Corinth, Greece, be^ came a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1963. He now lives in Athens, Greece. MMOSSmwmCE James H. Bruce, 65, was born in Galvez, La. He joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 and received his full book mem­ bership, class A seniority, in 1971. Brother Bmce, who sailed in the deck department out of the port of New Orleans, La., also served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1953. Sea­ farer Bmce resides in Prairieville. La. CHRISTOIS D. fUM&OlIS Christos D. Florous, 55, started sailing in 1968 with Hudson Waterways and joined the SIU in 1970 in Yokohama, Japan. Brother Florous attended Quar­ termaster and LNG training courses at the SHLSS in 1978, and in 1981 completed the bo­ sun's recertification program. Bom in Greece, Seafarer Flo­ rous became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1974. He now resides in Astoria, N.Y. JOSEiil M. CASRQLL Joseph M. Car­ roll, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York, He sailed in the deck depart­ ment, most re­ OaUSTCmER R. fLOIVERS Christopher R. Flowers, 62, joined the Union i|fl952 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck de­ partment. Bom Calvin T. DeSilva, 62, started sailing with the Union in 1951 in the deck depart­ ment. Bom in Trinidad, Bro­ ther DeSilva be­ came a naturalized American cit­ izen. Sailing out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla,, most recently as a bosun. Seafarer DeSilva makes his home in Orlando, Fla. in Aurora, N.C., Brother Flow­ ers also served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Seafarer Flowers shipped out of the port of Houston and lives in Channelview, Texas. MIES Kim James Keno, 71, started sailing with the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Ala­ bama, Brother Keno sailed in the steward department where , he was chief cook and master baker. Seafarer Keno partici­ pated in the Moore McCormackRobin Line beef in 1962. He at­ tended the SHLSS Piney Point Educational Conference in 1972 and completed the steward re­ certification program there in 1981. Brother Keno shipped out of the port of New York and makes his home in New York City. • • William Y. Mims, 65, started sailing in 1945 and joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New Orleans, La. A member of the deck department, Brother Mims was bom in West Point, Miss. He now resides in Sun, La. CONLIN M. MURPHY Conlin M. Mur­ phy, 66, was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and joined the SIU in 1952 in San Francisco when the two unions merged. Born in El Dorado, Miss., Brother Murphy also served in the Army from 1941 to 1944. He presently resides in San Fran­ cisco, Calif. £NasE.fyrr Enos E. Ott, 65, •was bom in Vir­ ginia and joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of, Baltiimore. He sailed as an AB. In 1975 he at­ tended the SHLSS Quartermas­ ter upgrading course. Upon moving to the West Coast, Brother Ott shipped out of the port of Seattle, Wash., where he now lives. IHMtEirr T. REIfEZ^ Robert T. Rentz, 44, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1964. He sailed in the engine de­ partment. Born in Glen Bumie, Md., Brother Rentz first started sailing in 1963 aboard the Alcoa Commander as a utility. He presently resides in B^timore, Md. PAiILM.ROI»WBCH9 Paul M. Robinson, 65, started sailing with the SlU in 1973 in the port of Duluth, Minn. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Robinson served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1949. Seafarer Robinson shipped out of the port of Algonac, Mich. and now lives in Georgetown, Ky. IplllLBSR. SAWYER • Charles R. Saw­ yer, 63,joined the Union in 1955 in the port of Baltimore, but had been sailing since 1945. Bom in Stockbridge, Mass., Brother Sawyer sailed in the deck department. He makes Houston, Texas his home. |fS% JOANNES SOREL Johannes Sorel, 65, joined the SIU in New York in 1952, al­ though he began his sailing career prior to that time. Born in Rotterdam, Holland, Brother So­ rel sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He participated in the 1962 Moore McCormack-Robin Line beef. Seafarer Sorel com­ pleted the recertified bosuns course at SHLSS in 1975. A res­ ident of Pensacola, Fla., Sea­ farer Sorel shipped out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla. GLEN C, STANFORD Glen C. Stan­ ford, 62, started sailing with the SIU in 1955 out of the port of New Orleans, La. Born in Poplarville. Miss., Brother Stanford shipped out in the deck department, most re­ cently as bOsun. He completed the bosun recertification course in Piney Point in 1975. Seafarer Stanford also served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. He makes his home in Slidell, La. FRED VANCE Fred Vance, 61, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Cleveland, Ohio. He formerly worked on the Great Lakes. Brother Vance sailed in the engine department. Born in Pennsylvania, he served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1950. Seafarer Vance upgraded at Piney Point. In 1976 he com­ pleted the QMED seniority pro­ gram and in 1977, the diesel class. He resides in Mpnessefi^ S bdanil ^ ^ - ' '' "I MANIifELlLAi^^ Manuel R. Alvarez, 55 was is­ sued his SIU book in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed for 21 years with Baker-Whiteley Towing Co. and was licensed as a chief engineer. Bom in Balti­ more, Brother Alvarez served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1952 to 1956. In 1985 he took the re­ frigeration systems course and the welding course in Piney Point. Seafarer Alvarez makes his home in Linthicum, Md. fi-l �APRIL, 1989 -— IHspatfdieis Report for Deep Sea Seahtm brim&lhMl MARCH 1-31, 1989 Port New Yprfc^°^^ Philadelphia iBaltimore Norfolk ^ Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston . St. Louis Piney Point Totals rj: p^56|i^2:: 11 ^ is' PPxP'A'- : 6 4 4 13 30 m: w PAX •yx '3 XA' " 551 5 ' 91 -• . itV - :3Lmpx-Ps' ' '•X2x pPppPA. \ PA Px-P'-S 'P 6 7 0 12 8 18 10 12 2 1 13 10 2 7 1 0 2 2 2 7 2 0 0 5 8 3 ' 0 ^ 3 5 3 5 ..2- V. 5 10 29 16 52 0 1 .... ^ 2 2 10 'r'- 62 34 1 67 10 20 1 5 11 54 8 0 •'-•; I 0 505 58 M'4- 5 0 9 5 'gvO.' •.••, 1 4 0 7 60 75 233 ENGINE DEPARTMENT \'5XPX: 0 .4 :'^''-3V:;,46 • 18 6 0 XXxxPxA' •• -O'^ 1 •PPXPPS. 0 11 3 13 7 3 1 2 13 2 0 10 2 35 0 2 10 4 29 10 2 .19 'n,//.10 5 0 13 5 . 5. r. 1 4 :2 ' 42 20 . 2 8 8 12 8 14 3 .Of 5 4 8 7 17 2 1 7 10 1• • 0 ••• 3,.:.;3;: 4 83 133 • 5 11 4 12 7 5 • -2 10 5 13 0 '•; 0 1 0 2 7 STEWAim, DEPARTMENT Port New Philadelphia IBaltimorei Norfolk Mobile New Orleans B 0 11 11 21 ij- San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu r Ubifstoffl St. Louis Piney Point Totals 10 25 15 28 -.. 49 •••14 : 26 ••>;•'• 5 48 4 13 2 13 8 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ' San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu 'Hdustohf® •St. Louis Piney Point Totals 1 5 1 0 7 9 3 t 44 ' ZU ,, - J 7R /o .i,v f «T ,n '' • 1 6 2 4: If: 19 5 8 7 0 25 .'io'* 1 0 P'2 '• p 3. 164 70 . 8 7 11 0 34 1 1 3 M 0 15 p, ' 26 i.!. ^ 123 48 27 - 102 274 mm 101 31 7 0 4 10 0 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore m Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ; Jacksonville • ^ San Francisco I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu J^Hiluston i 1st. Louis Totals Totals AO DqHuHneiits 821 367 365 575 281 276 190 1,292 556 471 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of March was up from the month of February. A total of 1,322 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,322 Jobs shipped, 575 jobs or about 43 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 190 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 9,694 jobs have been shipp^. ' Midnel Sacco, Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President ^ Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack CafTey, Vice President Thomas GHdewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Sitye EAntyy Vice President ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED Trip All Groups All Groups ReUefs Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ^ ;i-1 -J) V HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 : (313) 794-4988 BALTIMQRE l2l6 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU z.' . 636 Cooke St. 3 Honolulu, HI 96813 / (808)523-5434 HOUSTON , " 1 1221 Fiercest. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 /'fc 'i-: JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. , V, 1? Jacksonville, FL 32206 ? (904) 353-0987 JERSEVCITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 ,• / MOBILE 4640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 ; (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 .'f '•S.: NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 -.5 . NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 •m PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-W10 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. WUmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 • u VV\' • •TVi'vi. 'PX ; :i3' gf I :: W:.. •». • V: V. •j P .v-.-.r n l:,'r . •1 li' mm �-kkik: 20 ''JJ'. " -y ,V_;; . / •:, 1v;v\ • • • V." .-.••V*' '' ufi-. 6 • J'' •-.%*,"• • •"•i'-H:,." I n December of 1988, the Seafarers Welfare Plan sent a letter to all plan participants describing a new program called "COBRA." COBRA allows an employee to purchase health care benefits when he or she becomes ineligible to receive health and welfare from the Plan. This benefit program is part of a law called The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act or COBRA. Congress passed COBRA to provide individuals with the opportunity to purchase their health insurance in the event of losing eligibility for benefits under health care plan. The law spells out what events have to happen before a person can buy the health benefits. Participants who lose plan coverage after January I, 1989 will be able to purchase benefit coverage for themselves and their dependents. Under certain circumstances it is also possible for dependents to purchase health plan coverage for themselves. Below is the complete text of the letter. Dew Putkqpant: A new law requires the Seafarers Welfare Plan to give you and your dependents the opportunity to extend your health care coverage in situations where you have lost your eligibility for benefits. These situations are called "qualifying events." This letter will explain how the new law applies to you and your family and how to use this program should you become ineligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In order to understand the new law, you need to know a few special terms. Please make sure that you and your spouse read this letter carefully so you will be able to take advantage of this program should you need it. 1. COBRA—The short name for the federal law which gives Plan partici­ pants the right to purchase Welfare Plan coverage. 2. QUALIFYING EVENT—A situation which causes the employee to lose Welfare Plan coverage because they ho longer work for an employer who must make contributions to the Plan on their behalf. A list of qualifying events will be explained on the following pages. 3. ELECTION—^An election is your decision to tell the Plan whether you would like to purchase Welfare Plan coverage under the COBRA pro-, gram. 4. COST OF CONTINUING COVERAGE—This is the amount of money you are required to send to the Plan office so your health care coverage will be continued. This payment is like an insurance premium. It is necessary because the employer for whom you worked before the quali­ fying event happened, is no longer required to make contributions on your behalf. WiRrf Iff9 9f shwalhH b a mMlihm§ emd mJtf (OBUi? .'r fi pr; The next part of this letter will explain what type of situations will allow you to continue your health care coverage under the COBRA program of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. As explained above, these situations are called "qualifying events." When one of these events happens to you, it means that you, your wife or dependent children will lose coverage under the Plan and can elect to continue coverage by purchasing benefits. The "qualifying events" are; 1. Your being fired from your job. You may elect to continue your health . benefits if you were fired for any reason unless you were fired for gross misconduct. 2. You were unable to continue to work enough time to be eligible to continue your benefits under the Rules and Regulations of the Plan. 3. Your death, which would entitle your spouse and dependent children to continue coverage. 4. Your divorce, or legal separation from your spouse which would entitle your spouse and dependent child to continue coverage. 5. Your eligibility to receive Medicare benefits. For example, you are age 65 but still actively employed, making the Seafarers Welfare Plan the pro­ vider of your welfare benefit coverage rather than the Medicare program. 6. Your dependent child loses eligibility under the Plan because (1) he or she reaches age 19 or (2) he or she does not fall into the category of dependents under the age of 25 and enrolled in a full time school program leading to a college degree. Ihw wiM I lauw if I m 9S§ikh to tmHawt wnlhn flm €9mRse wNfor Ifee COnU ffSfiMi? 'a. 'f" • kr k-k i • 5K -. kk. '.-• •,/ ill , I: •• r„ - -r"' 'Sy-- "-i •^ ^ ' .-. somxisioe COBRA: A WAY TO COmiNUE HEALTH COVERAGE •'<': 'M:-' fifc ' •: . • •- * When the Plan receives notice from you or your employer that one of the "qualifying events" listed above has happened, the Plan office will send you a letter with complete instructions about how to continue coverage. In the event of death, divorce, legal separation, receipt of Medicare benefits or when a dependent child is no longer eligible for Welfare Plan coverage, you or your spouse should notify the Plan at the address given at the end of this letter. Your employer will notify the Plan if you are termi­ nated, if your job with the company has ended, or if your hours have been \ reduced. If any of the "qualifying events" happens to you, it is also important that you notify the Plan of the change. Since seafaring employees are able to end jobs and get other work without generally notifying the Plan, it is very difficult to determine when a participant will lose his or her eligibility. The Plan is here to serve you, but we need your help. If you have not worked and you know you are ineligible for plan benefits, contact the plan's COBRA department to see if you can elect to continue your welfare benefits under this program. HiBf ffpo of itmfils oOl l nam if I etecf H aalmoo htmfUs CMM? If you elect to participate in the COBRA program and pay the costs, you will receive the same type and level of hospital and some medical benefits as you did before you lost your eligibility. To find out what benefits you should be entitled to, call 1-800 252-4674. You will receive these benefits as long as you are not already receiving Medicare benefits from the government, or you are not working for another employer who has a medical benefits program. "• • How ho§ wH kootk mo {omogt iftniffc lit COtBi jwwrwi losff The maximum period of time you, your spouse or dependent children will be able to continue health care benefits under the COBRA progam depends on your "qualifying event." If you lose eligibility because you were fired or laid off from your job or did not work enough time to establish eligibility, your maximum coverage period is 18 months from the date of the event. If you lose your eligibility for any other "qualifying event," the maximum coverage period will be 36 months from the date of the qualifying event. MM—« » Zf f •- J--- If you experience two "qualifying events," it is possible to extend your coverage through the COBRA program for up to 36 months instead of 18 months. The time period is measured from the date of the^irj/ qualifying event. In order to receive an extension of participation in the COBRA program the following must have happened: 1. Your first "qualifying event" must have been a termination of employ­ ment or a reduction in your days of employment which caused you to lose your eligibility. 2. Your second "qualifying event" must take place while you are receiving Flan benefits which you have purchased through the COBRA program. Your second "qualifying event" must also be (1) the death of your covered spouse; (2) divorce or legal separation; (3) your eligibility for Medicare; (4) your dependent child's loss of eligibility under the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan because he or she has reached the maximum age for ' benefit coverage. •; -Si:' ' L Cw f COiM ionngo oo9 kohn Ifct Iftfc or 39Hi ttooHi oROMimm forioif Yes. Your COBRA coverage can end before the maximum period if the following events take place: (1) Your monthly payment to the Plan for the COBRA coverage is not timely. (2) You get another job which has health care benefits for you. Even if those benefits are less complete than those you are receiving from the COBRA coverage, you can no longer receive benefits from the COBRA program. (3) You become entitled to receive Medicare benefits. Illif s tko ohdioa forioi oo9 iww 9oo$ it woik? Once again, the "election" is your decision to tell the Plan whether you wish to purchase COBRA benefit coverage in the event you lose Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Depending on the "qualifying event," the Plan will send you notice, or you or your family member will send a letter to the Plan. Once th6 "qualifying event" has happened and the Plan sends you an "election" letter, ybu and your family will have 60 days to decide whether to purchase benefits through the COBRA program. The election period will end 60 days from: (1) The date you experience your "qualifying event" which caused you to lose eligibility time for benefit coverage from the Seafarers Welfare Plaii or (2) the date the Plan tells you that you have a right to participate in the COBRA program, whichever date is later. Mrar oHodR wiH COBttH tovongo tost? The cost of COBRA benefit coverage depends on what level of Plan benefits you were receiving at the time you or your dependents lost eligibility for Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Because the cost to participants will vary, you will be notified of the cost to you, or if you are married, for you and your family. After notification of a "qualifying event," the Plan will send you a letter which contains specific information for your situation. This letter will ex­ plain the cost of the COBRA benefit coverage and other important informa­ tion. If you choose to buy benefit coverage through the COBRA program, the first payment you make will cover the cost of your benefits, for the period before your election. After that, you will make a payment once a month. Coo ow spooso otod to tooliooo heohk can kooofhs? Yes. Each family member is entitled to make an election. If you make the election, your spouse and dependent children will be automatically included. If your spouse makes the election it will automatically include dependent children. Wtmt if otp popoRoot for €0999 totongo is toto? If you choose to participate in the COBRA program your first check must be received by the Plan no later than 45 days after you elect to participate in the program. You then must pay a premium every month to keep your COBRA benefits. You do have a 30-day grace period for making late payments. The grace period expires 30 days from the first day of the month during which your coverage is extended. If you do not pay within this grace period you will lose welfare benefit coverage. MIIM wff ffce pnprooi start? The COBRA program will be in effect on January I, 1989. If you need more information you can call Membership Services at I-800-CLA1MS-4 (1-800252-4674). You may also write to COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Leo Bonser . Plans Administrator ComctMo In the January and 1989 issues 6f the LOC^~'Pi©g 18, Ifie'lp'estloW"* reading "Can my COBRA coverage end before the 24th or 36th month maximum period?" should have read "Can my COBRA coverage end be­ fore the ISth or 36th month maximum period?" The April issue of the LOG clarifies the answer to the question "What type of benefits will 1 receive if I Select to continue benefits under COBRA?" ' �-tr-rei- APRIl, 1989 • • -,;, Mfc^..;. •iteSA- MONIS (Apex Marine), January 15Chairman Richard K. Wardlaw, Sec­ retary G, Marzett, Deck Delegate T. Richardson, Engine Delegate O. Espinoza. Steward Delegate W. Con­ nolly. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the engine department. The ship is due to discharge its pres­ ent load of grain in Chittagong, Bangladesh. If no backload is avail­ able, the vessel will go to the Singa­ pore shipyard. The crew wishes to express its desire to pay off in the United States rather than in Singa­ pore. Two men were taken off the ship due to illness, one at Southwest Pass and one in the Azores. Both had joined the ship in Galveston, Texas. Next ports: Chittagong and Singapore. BAY RIDGl (Bay Tankers), January 30—Chairman T.E. Anderson, Sec­ retary Robert A. Brown, Steward Delegate Hank Spencer Jr. The steward department delegate re­ ported many hours of disputed OT. It was requested that a patrolman be present when the ship arrives in San Pedro, Calif, to settle the issue. Two injuries occurred in the engine de­ partment. Both the pumpman and the wiper were repatriated from Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Fresh provisions such as onions, carrots, apples, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. were in short supply this voyage. It was felt that the quality of the stores has deteriorated recently. Crewmembers were given a vote of thanks for their support of the Mari­ time Defense League this trip. SJNKMIS RMIGl (Interocean Manage­ ment), Chairman R. Edwards, Sec­ retary J. Pitetta, Educational Direc­ tor J. Scutieni. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported that the ship probably will not go to Panama for a few more months. In the meanwhile, it will head for Los An­ geles to discharge cargo. All men were advised not to leave the ship until the patrolman holds a meeting. At that time he will also talk about the importance of contributing to the Maritime Defense League. The crew thanked Patrolman Robbie for com­ ing aboard and helping them at pay­ off. The educational directbr advised members to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. The steward was praised for doing an outstanding job after the chief cook took ill. He car­ ried the galley by himself, putting out at least 15 sandwiches each afternoon and a great salad bar. I: l(, IMG aPRKORM (Energy Transporta­ tion Corp.), January 29—Chairman Aubrey L. "Pete" Waters, Secre­ tary John L. Gibbons, Educational Director Fabious M. Ricord. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $380 in the ship's fund. The bosun reports a most joyful 120 days 'at sea. A special thanks goes out to the steward department—and to the entire crew for working together during this tour. All crewmembers were asked to comply with the new federal regulations requiring the sep­ aration of plastic goods from gar­ bage. Dumping plastic overboard is polluting our waters and destroying our sea life. Members were cau­ tioned about the new dock in the port of Bontang, Indonesia. The launch service is very poor, and many safety hazards have been noted. The matter has been brought to the captain's attention. Safety is of prime importance on this vessel. The LNG Capricorn had a good safety record in 1988. Crewmembers were asked to keep up the good work in this new year. Next port: Tobata, Japan. aHOUMA (PRMMI), January 23Chairman James D. Cunningham, Secretary Rafael R. Maldonado, Ed­ ucational Director David E. Sim­ mons, Deck Delegate James P. Por­ ter, Engine Delegate Bobbie Clark. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT reported. A vote of thanks was given to all de­ partments for keeping the crew messroom and pantry clean. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. C$ LONG UHSS (Transoceanic Cableship), January 13—Chairman Joseph J. Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department in regards to the Ipngshoremen's rate for dis­ charging cable. There is $212 in the ship's fund after the purchase of four cases of soda for the crew cook-out. Estimated arrival in Ho­ nolulu is Jan. 15: The bosun thanked all the crewmembers for complying with the new federal law requiring bers at Piney Point. A vote of thanks was given to the 2nd assist­ ant engineer for installing new TV antennas. Some problem was noted in the food requisition process. The steward said that if he has the food, he will put it out, but items such as butter and white bread are not in plentiful supply. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. OMf aiARGtR (OMI Corp.), January 29—Chairman F.R. Schwartz, Sec­ retary Neville N. Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $10 in the ship's treasury. The vessel is sched­ uled to sail from New Orleans, La. to Tampa, Fla., discharge its cargo and then proceed to Corpus Christi, Texas to take on a load for New York.' There will be a payoff in Cor­ pus Christi. The chairman noted that the garbage situation needs to be re­ viewed. The educational director stated that the new federal laws reg­ ulating the dumping of plastics should make the company more aware of what types of stores are SmpsMeetings The Mhwkig d^t mml9$ an iust a smpiiMg of the moof moolbig nports He SlU recehes ooA mwrik from its slups oromul the worfd. Skips' minutes are reviewed by the Union's Xontma Department, Jhose issues requiring attmition or resolution are addressed by the l/uhn upon rereipt of the ship's minutes. the separation of plastics from gar­ bage. All hands were asked to keep their conversations down while watching movies so that other mem­ bers can hear. Crewmembers were asked to clean up after themselves in the crew rec room. Two cobkouts have been planned for the run from Honolulu to the Panama Canal. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for these cookouts as well as for the outstanding holiday and daily meals.. Next port: Honolulu, Hawaii. GRUT lAMD (Interocean Manage­ ment)—Chairman George Vukmir, Secretary Jesus Laxamana, Educa­ tional Director Steve Sentenney, Deck Delegate Jack W. Edwards, Steward Delegate William Sharp. The chairman discussed the drug testing situation, the Cobra medical plan recently written up in the Sea­ farers LOG and the upcoming con­ tract negotiations in 1990. A sugges­ tion was made to raise $5 from each crewmember to start an emergency and communications fund. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. GROTOH (Apex Marine), January 31— Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatchf Educational Di­ rector J. Shuler, Deck Delegate Raymond Rainey, Engine Delegate Thomas CorreU, Steward Delegate Christopher J. Mosley. The chair­ man announced that payoff would be Feb. 3 in Stapleton, N.Y. at which time a new captain will take over. The deck and engine depart­ ments reported some disputed OT . regarding Martin Luther King Day. A telex was received from the com­ pany stating that Martin Luther King Day is not a holiday at sea. It is, however, a holiday in those ports where the longshoremen observe it. This information will be taken up with the boarding patrolman. A re­ pair list is being made up for the shipyard. The chairman urged everyone to take advantage of the upgi^ing courses available to mem- •. put onboard. In order to eliminate non-biodegradable plastics, tin should be used whenever possible, juice should be stored in paper car­ tons and milk in 2.5 gallon con­ tainers. There are many such ways to help control pollution. The educa­ tional director advised crewmembers to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point and gain as much knowledge as possible. He also noted that it is possible for the ship to get films on firefighting, first aid and CPR to show to the crew. A suggestion was made to post the Coast Guard clear­ ance in the messhall. Crewmembers would be grateful if they could get the latest literature on the SIU pen­ sion and welfare plans. Next ports: Tampa, Fla.; Coipus Christi, Texas, and New York City. OMf SNaMMIIiriD (OMI Corp.), Janu­ ary 22—Bosun William Baker, Sec­ retary Nancy Heyden. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $120 in the ship's movie fund. The chairman ex­ plained to the crew how the payoff will be handled at JFK Airport and how to reclaim jobs at the New York hall. Before leaving the ship, members were reminded to return survival suits and life jackets to the lounge. Sa-IAMDAOnmR (Sea-Land Service), January 22—Chairman Norbert Prats, Secretary Glen Dambrosio, Educational Director C.M. Devonish. Engine Delegate Terry Green, Steward Delegate Stanley J. Krystosiak. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the engine department by the chief mate. This matter was re­ solved prior to payoff. The educa­ tional director stressed the impor­ tance of going to Piney Point to upgrade. A motion was made and seconded to request information on emergency relief or medical relief for permanent members. It was felt members should have a say on the choice of months of employment. This will be sent to the contract ne­ gotiating committee for evaluation. A safety meeting was held at which time the crew requested new lines for the ship. Crewmembers also stated that they have been waiting patiently for four months for a TV antenna and for the VCR to be fixed. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J.; Portsmouth, Va., and Charleston, S.C. [Editor's note: An antenna and a new VCR will be brought aboard ship this trip.] Sa-IAMD CRUSMER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 30—Chairman Gerald Corelli, Secretary H. Fielder. No beefs or disputed OT reported. A repair list has been put out to all departments. Payoff will be in New York this trip, and the ship will then sail for San Juan, P.R. on Feb. 2. Members were reminded of the im­ portance of upgrading their skills at Piney Point in order not to be left behind. Crewmembers were asked to keep the noise down in the pas­ sageways, make sure that clothes are dry when taking someone else's laundry from the dryer, and gener­ ally help keep the ship clean. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. SEA-IAND DISCOViRY (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 17—Chairman Harry M. Fisher, Secretary Jose R. Colls, Deck Delegate Carlos Garcia, En­ gine Delegate Valentin Martinez, Steward Delegate Leon Butler. No beefs or disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly. Payoff will take place as soon as the patrolman comes onboard. A safety meeting was held with some of the crew­ members. The captain wants an ex­ tra AB in addition to the regular watches to help keep stowaways off the ship. The deck department wanted to bring this up to the pa­ trolman, but the matter was settled onboard before payoff. Plastic items which had previously been thrown overboard now must be disposed of in a new way, according to a recent law. Trash cans have been placed on all decks for plastic. Everyone's co­ operation was requested on this is­ sue. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and a job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SIA-UMD BOmnOM (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), January 24—Chairman Mark Zimbro, Secretary E. Vazquez, Ed­ ucational Director David Dukehart, Engine Delegate Johnny Hall. Some disputed OT was reported in the en­ gine department. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. The importance of donating to SPAD was stressed. A motion was made by the chairman to add one able-seaman and one util­ ity. This motion will be sent to the negotiating-committee for evalua­ tion. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department by Brother Dukehart for a job well done. Spe­ cial thanks also were given to utility Eusebio Gonzales for keeping a clean ship. IMG VIRGO (Energy Transportation Corp.), January 2—Chairman John P. Davis, Secretary Franklin Robert­ son, Educational Director/Engine Delegate Aaron J. Thaxton, Deck Delegate James Fletcher, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. No beefs or disputed OT. The secretary noted that at this time the crew list and ship's meeting forms were being sent to headquarters. All other com­ munications were posted. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. Next ports: Tobata, Japan and Arun, In­ donesia. In MHipn to tho mioytos poUhM tbon, tho SIU ntoiood oKtU skips mmolos from Iko foHowiop skips; Omsoos Homolto, SoaImid Kodmk, Soo-lmd Padfk, Soo-lood Volin, Soaotor, aad Uhraamr. ! .n'': �• • •: . .. . ^ . • •• -. • •; <:" .i'••.• - .r. • ,• • „.•: •;.. :• '1| SEAfARCIlS LOG 22 -^:;> • .- • .... «t. -'"s' :•; . ^ i > < t'' ^ t "t. Deep Sea JOHN E. FLOYD John Elmer Floyd, 75, passed away Feb. 28 at home in Toledo, Ohio. Born in St. James, Mich., Brother Floyd sailed with the Boland Cornelius Lines as a fireman from 1940 un­ til 1960, when he joined the SIU in the port of Detroit, Mich. He then sailed aboard the Adam E. Cornelius (American Steamship Co.) from 1961 to 1974, retiring in 1975. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Seafarer Floyd is survived by his wife, Mary M. Floyd. flQS& ^ -"- . •.i- J- •••- ,Hr • '• • ' i," •-';. ';•' ) •. "i: • ^ '• ,•- ;*•. ' MV.; ^.,.1 - • •• • GERONIMO B. GAPAC Geronimo B. Gapac, 90, died Feb. 11 at the Veterans Admin­ istration Hospital in Dublin, Ga. after a long ill­ ness. Brother Gapac was featured in the Jan. 1989 issue of the Seafarers LOG as one of hundreds of Seafarers who sailed in World War II who was finally granted their WWII discharges and veterans' bene­ fits. Bom in the Philippines, Sea­ farer Gapac struck out on his own at 17 to become a merchant seaman. For the next 46 years he saw the beautiful cities of the world and the bmtality of action in two world wars. In 1943 Ga­ pac joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va., sailing in the stew­ ard department until his retire­ ment in 1968. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Surviving are his wife. Infanta S. Gapac of Savannah; a son, William S. Ga­ pac of Ellabell; two grandsons; two granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren. EMIL J. GLASER Emil J. Glaser, 66, died March 7 in Los Angeles, Calif. Bora in Disputanta, Va., Brother Glaser joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He last sailed on the Trans Indiana (Hudson Waterways). Seafarer Glaser, who was also a meniber of Dis­ trict 2-MEBA, retired on j^nsion in 1974. Burial took place in Val­ halla Memorial Park, North Hol­ lywood, Calif. Surviving is his wife. Rose M. Glaser. JOSEPH J. KEMP Joseph J. Kemp, 73, died Feb. 26 at the Northshore Regional Medical Center in SlideU, La. Bora in Key West, Fla., Brother Kemp joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He sailed in the deck de­ partment. Seafarer Kemp last sailed aboard the Delta Uruguay (Delta Steamship Lines) in 1979 and went on pension in thht year. Burial took place in Me­ morial Gardens, Picayune, Miss. Surviving is his wife, Voncile Warner. STEPHEN KRAPSHA Stephen Krapsha, 75, died of lung cancer Jan. 18. Born in Laflin. Pa., Brother Krapsha joined the SIU in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed in the deck de­ partment until his retirement in 1978, last aboard the M.V. Peckinpaugh (Erie Navigation Co.). A resident of Plains, Pa., Sea­ farer Krapsha is survived by his daughter, Leocadia L. Snyder. JOSE MARTINEZ SR. Jose Martinez Sr., 64, passed away March 6. Bora in Spain, Brother Martinez had sailed since 1953. He joined the Union in 1958 in the port of New York, sailing in the deck department. Seafarer Martinez last sailed on the S.S. (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.) and retired in 1976. Martinez was a resident of Balti­ more, Md. He was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in that city. Surviving is his wife, Sophia Martinez, and a son, Jose Jr. LEONARD W. PARADEAU Leonard W. Paradeau, 77, died March 14 at Mercy Hospital in New Orleans, La. Brother Paradeau was bora in Minneapolis, Minn. He joined the SIU in 1938 in Norfolk, Va., sailing in the engine department. Seafarer Paradeau last sailed on the Overseas Progress (Maritime Overseas) in 1970. Surviving is his sister, Blanche Arnold of New Orleans. STEPHEN A. SLONESKl Stephen A. Sloneski, 71, passed away Feb. 26 in Kissimmee, Fla. Born in New York City, Brother Sloneski joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Seafarer Sloneski went on pension in 1982. He last sailed on the C.S. Long Lines (Trans­ oceanic Cable Ship Co.) in 1982. Cremation took place at the Grisson Funeral Home and Cre­ matory in Kissimmee. Sloneski is survived by his wife, Meleana Dora of Kissimmee. WILLIAM J. TARRANT Pensioner William J. Tarrant, 63, passed away December 22, 1988. Brother Tarrant joined the SIU in January 1949 in the port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He last sailed in April 1987 aboard the Sea-Land Venture. He retired in Novem­ ber 1987. Brother Tarrant served in the U.S. Navy from January 1943 to August 1946. He was bora in New Orleans, La. and resided in Metairie, La. Surviv­ ing is his sister. Beryl Baumgartner of Metairie. HAROLD WARNER Harold Warner, 63, died March 20 of lung can­ cer. Bora in Sa­ ginaw, Mich:, Brother Warner joined the Union in 1%7 in De­ troit, Mich. He sailed in the deck department, most recently aboard the Medusa Challenger. Seafarer Warner lived in Deland, Fla. and was buried in Deland Memorial Gardens in that city. Surviving is his wife, Audrey. Great Lakes JOHN L. FLINT John L. Flint, 71, succumbed to pneumonia Feb. 13 at the Huron Medical Care Facility in Colfax Town­ ship, Mich. Bora in Whiting, Ind., Brother Flint started sailing with the SIU in 1968 out of Detroit in the deck department. A resident of Bay Port, Mich., Seafarer Flint re­ tired on pension in 1979. He last worked on the tug Margaret M. Hannah (Hannah Inland Water­ ways, Inc.) in that year. Crema­ tion took place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Mich. Flint is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wallace. ADOLF F. KALISCH Pensioner Adolf Frederick Kalisch, 75, joined the Union in 1948 in Toledo. He was bora in Alpena, Mich, and shipped out from there. Kalisch^pent many years working on Huron Port­ land Cement vessels. He last shipped on American S.S.'s J.T. Hutchinson, Brother Kalisch worked in the engine depart­ ment, retiring in 1977. He died at his home on December 2, 1988. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Alpena, Mich. His widow, Martha E. Kalisch, sur­ vives him. WILLIAM I. KINSELLA SR. Pensioner William I. Kinsella Sr., 75, passed away December 28, 1988 at Lykes Memorial Hospital in Brooksville, Fla. Brother Kinsella joined the In­ land Boatmen's Union, Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Division, in August 1961 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. He sailed in the deck department with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company and retired in June of 1976. Sea­ farer Kinsella was born in Michi­ gan and resided in Brimley, Mich. Surviving is his widow. Myrtle Wilcox Kinsella. Brother Kinsella's body was moved from Merritt Funeral Home in Brooksville to Hillcrest Ceme­ tery in Superior Township, Mich, for burial. GEORGE H. LAMONT Pensioner George H. Lamont, 79, passed away January 22, 1989 at the Benzie County Medi­ cal Care Facility in Frankfort, Mich. He joined the Union in November 1953 in Frankfort and sailed in the deck department. Brother Lamont retired in March 1974. He was born in Michigan and resided in Arcadia, Mich. He is survived by his widow, Paula Hovis Lamont. Burial took place at Conway Cemetery in Arcadia. FRANK E.MAY Pensioner Frank E. May, 71, passed away January 22, 1989 at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich. Brother May joined the Union in Decem­ ber 1953 in Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the deck department. He last sailed with Ann Arbor Railroad, a car ferry service. Lakes seaman May retired in May 1974. Brother May was bora in Michigan and resided in Frankfort. Surviving is his widow, Zelda E. May. Funeral services were held at the Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Beulah, Mich, and burial took place at the Blaine Twp Ceme­ tery in Blaine Twp. Mich. PAULM. WUORI Pensioner Paul M. Wuori, 65, passed away February 7, 1989. Brother Wuori joined the SIU in October 1960 in the port of To­ ledo, Ohio. He last sailed in No­ vember 1987 in the engine de­ partment aboard the Harry Steinbrenner owned by Kinsman Lines. He retired in October 1988. Prior to joining the Union, seaman Wuori sailed for 10 years as a marine fireman. Seafarer Wuori was bora in Maple, Wis. and resided there. Surviving is his sister, Alice O. Walamaki of Maple. I �.. APRIL, 1989 1989 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE xmr:. Check-In Date June 26 September 18 June 12 July 10 May 15 July ,31 September 18 Variable Speed DC Drives September 18 August 21 Hydraulics Limited Assistant/Chief Engineer July 17 *AII students in the Engine Department will have two (2) Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Course Automation QMED—Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maint. Pumproom Maint. and Ops. June through September 1989 The following is the current course schedule for June—December 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: AU members are required to take firefighUng when attending SHISS. Deck Upgrading Courses Firefighting: • Yes Date Available for training Mo./Day/Year (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. VESSEL ^ No G . - • RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE " t•. Department. Seniority^ SIGNATURE. • Yes Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: DATE. GNo A*' • • • • ^— Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. I Am intercs)ed in (he Following C'oursc(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if No( l.is(ed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: DliCK • Yes- GNo (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From_ Last grade of school completed. to (daics atlcndcd) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. CPR: G Yes Book #. Social Security #. ,'. /• <, V With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. Date of Birth. Telephone. Home Port. NoG Primary Language Spoken (Zip Code) Completion Date November 6 July 3 Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes , No • (Street) (State) Check-In Date September 25 May 29 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Upgradiug Appliaitioa (City) i' • Recertification Programs SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Address. i The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) June 5 June 9 (Prior to FOWT) July 31 August 18 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course September 25 October 13 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (Contact Admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward. Office for starting date)=*= '''All students in the Steward Program will have two (2) weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. (Middle) I-': x: Check-In Completion Date Course Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) July 3 August 14 September 4 October 16 October 30 December 11 July 3 August 12 Adult Basic Education (ABAE) September 4 October 14 October 30 December 9 August 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) July 3 September 4 October 14 December 9 October 30 Steward Upgrading Courses (Kirsi) Completion Date July 21 December 8 July 21 September 1 June 9 September 8 October 27 October 27 September 15 September 8 weeks of Sealift 1989 Aduit Education Scheduie Check-In Completion Course Date Date Able Seaman July 10 August 18 September 4 October 13 Third Mate July 10 October 13 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions for starting date) Radar Recertilication Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions for starting date) Limited Inland Licen^ July 17 September 8 Lifeboat July 24 August 4 August 21 SeptemL>c.° 1 September 18 September 29 (This course is not offered as a LNG—Self-Study separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regu­ larly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must he taken. (I.asl) •' • Engine Upgrading Courses Pngnm Geand to Improve Job Stkills Ani Prombto US MarUimo Industiy Name. 23 • • • • • AB/Sealil'( Is) Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course FNOINF • FOWT • QMliD—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Flectronics) • Marine Flectrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & (Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Fngine Technology • Assistant Fngineer/Chief Fngineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd lingineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • FTectro-Hydiaulic Systems • Automation O Hydraulics Q] Marine Flectronics 'technician •STIiWARD • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility tiaiok and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward fowboat Inland Cook ALL DFPAR'rMliNTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADUI T I;DU( ATION DI;PARTMI;NT [J Adult Basic Fiducalion (ABIi) • High School liquivalency Program tCil-.D) • Developmental Studies (DVS) I I Finglish as a Second Language tliSI.) • ABi;/i;SI. Lifeboat Preparation dm COI.LIiOF PROORAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. Rii i uRN COMPLF:TI;D APPl.lt ATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 f , �jj d . ' ••••' ' •. 24 saatasioe SlU URGES REMOVAL OF MARIOME SERVICES wmismrf FROM CURREHT ROUND OF IRADE TALKS F 7 . " 'V: . : 'he SIU voiced strong otgections to the inclusion of mari­ time services in the current round of international talks being conducted under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tar­ iffs and Trade (GATT). The Union is urging Congress to pass legislation specifically excluding maritime services from GATT's agenda. The union warned that any ne­ gotiated agreement dealing with the maritime industry could wind up invalidating U.S. laws gov­ erning everything from coastwise trade to operating subsidies for U.S.-flag carriers. In its more than 40Tyear his­ tory, GATT has focused its at­ tention exclusively on trade in goods. The inclusion of services in the current round of negotia­ tions in Uruguay marks a dra­ matic departure from that prac­ tice. This marks the second time that the Union has been forced ' to oppose efforts to open up the U.S maritime services to as­ saults from abroad. The first time was during the negotiations that led up to the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement. Maritime services were on the agenda dur­ ing the early stages of those talks, too. But they were re­ moved in the end because an aroused Congress made clear it would not deal away historic protection of the merchant ma­ rine. In calling for exclusion of mar­ itime services from the Uruguay round of GATT negotiations, the SIU pointed out that efforts to abolish international trade bar­ riers could: • Invite a free-for-all in which foreign competition would apply pressure to open up the re­ stricted U.S. coastal trade. • Endanger the Jones Act by forcing the United States to repeal existing cabotage laws that bar foreign vessels and air­ lines from providing service be­ tween two destinations in this country. • Encourage third-worid and East-bloc countries to engage in these domestic trades, thus pos­ ing a grave threat to national se­ curity. • Risk forfeiture of protec­ tions extended to U.S.-flag ship­ ping through cargo preference laws which reserve a percentage of government-generated ship­ ments for American ship opera­ tors. • Force the United States government to drop existing op­ erating subsidies designed to help U.S.-flag carriers offset competition from low-wage for­ eign-flag shipping that does not have to meet U.S. standards for manning or safety. ices in the on-going GATT nego­ tiations. In addition, the nationally ac­ claimed Commission on Mer­ chant Marine and Defense, which has just completed its two-year study of the industry, made clear that it opposes in­ cluding the maritime sector in the GATT negotiations. And just prior to the close of the 100th Congress, Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) and Rep. Walter Jones (D-N.C.), introduced legis­ lation in their respective bodies not only reaffirming strong sup­ port for the Jones Act but also expressly stating objections to making maritime transportation part of the Uruguay found of talks. The Union pointed out that because maritime is the oldest form of international trade, it is already highly regulated. On the world scene, it is subject to the overview of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations Confer­ ence on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). On the domestic scene, it is regulated by the De­ partment of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Under the circumstances, the SIU stressed, it would be not only unnecessary but unwise to force maritime's involvement with anot^r multilateral agency—^particularly one that has no experience in, or under­ standing of, the complexities of international shipping. The SIU pointed out that the Omnibus Trade Bill of 1968 reaffirmed the principle that maritime services should be treated independently from other trade issues. Title X of that leg­ islation si^ifically prohibited the inclusion of maritime serv­ Commission Recommottdatioas continued from pt^e 4 • Receiving reports on gov­ ernment agency efforts to pro­ mote maritime industries. • Raising to 100 percent the percent of government-owned or government-impelled cargo that must be carried on U.S.-flag ships. • Improving the quality and military utility of ships engaged in Jones Act trade. • Ensuring that rates paid for Defense Department caigo are fiilly compensatory. • Establishing a National Maritime Industries Research and Development Program. • Requiring secretaries of De­ fense and Transportation to re­ port annually to Congress on sealift capability. • Updating the Longshore­ men's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act so that its benefits are comparable with those paid under industrial work­ ers' compensation programs. • Allow greater flexibility in use of maritime personnel. and labor must be heard in the deliberations undertaken by a number of different government task forces which will be needed to address the interrelated prob­ lems of building and maintaining an adequate merchant marine, and sending it to sea to compete in peacetime and be prepared to serve the national defense in time of crisis. Emphasizing that cooperation is vitsd between the government and the maritime industries, the report said that failure to achieve this "mutually beneficial" rela­ tionship could end up with the government becoming "more de­ pendent on its own resources, such as inactive reserve fleets and public shipyards," to meet national defense needs. "Such a course might sQund the death knell for the American maritime industries as we know them, to the disadvantage of our trade and commerce as well as of our fundamental national se­ curity in both peace and war," the commission concluded. The commission advocated es­ tablishing a maritime forum sponsored by the Secretary of Transportation in which all ele­ ments of the industry's private sector would meet with govern­ ment representatives. The forum could bring cohesion and unity on maritime public policy among all concerned parties. What the Private Sector Should Do The Commission acknowl­ edged the unique role of the American merchant marine as "a private industry required to per­ form a public Action." Under these circumstances, its report said, "subsidies paid to the mar­ itime industries must never be regarded as a gratuity . . . They are investments by the American people, through their govern­ ment, for the nation's well-being. For their part, the shipping, shipbuilding and ship repair in­ dustries must realize that "the government expects a 'return' on its investment in the form of ad­ equate, readily available, stra­ tegic sealift assets." One way that this goal can be accomplished, the report said, is through cooperation among op­ erators, unions, shipyards and shipyard suppliers to "reduce and eliminate counterproductive competition and disagreements and to enhance' development of coordinated and concerted ac­ tion." And, the commission said, the voices of maritime management ' •. br more than four decades, 94 governments have attempted to liberalize world trade and place it on a secure basis that win contribute to global eco­ nomic growth and development. This ambitious program is c?u-lied out under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)—a multilateral treaty first drawn up in 1948 and now subscribed to by 94 countries. WHAT IS GATT^S PURPOSE? Its stated purpose is to put mi end to discrimi­ natory trade practices, reduce trade b^ers and get rid of other devices which distort competition in the worid market. WHAT ARE 'ROUNDS' OF NEGOTIATIONS? PeriOdicaUy, ministers from participating countries sit down in wlmt are referred to as "rounds" fff multilateral trade negotiations. In the early days, these discus­ sions lasted only a few months CHT, at most, a year. But as Uie number of participating countries j^w, and the issues became more complex, negotiation rounds have stretched over longer and longer periods of time. The discussions that opened in Geneva in 1954, for example, weren't completed until 1967; the Tokyo round ran from 1973 to 1979; and the current round of talks, launched in Umguay in 1986, is still going on and isn't expected to wind up until next year. WHYISGATT IMPORTANT? ^ ITie present GATT ne^gotiations come at a time when trade imbal­ ances have developed into a source of increasing tension in the world economy and when governments are playing a grow­ ing and important role in deter­ mining the flow of commerce. The continued deep U.S. trade deficit, for example, is directly traceable to the fact that many recent actions by foreign govern­ ments—especially in the form of export subsidies, voluntary ex­ port restraints, other non-tariff barriers to imports, and bilateral agreements—contradict the GATT principles that have at­ tempted to supervise interna­ tional conunerce since the end of World Warn. WHAT DOES GATT MEAN TO A SEAMAN? On the agenda for the current round of GATT j talks in Uruguay are "services." Included in this catetgory is shipping. If maritime is included in GATT, the negoti­ ated agreement could wipe out existing U.S. laws governing coastwise trade and operating subsidies. . ••( V- '/•-;! S 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES PHIL CARLIP DEAD AT 94 SACCO DEPLORES SHIP DECLINE UNDER DOT, SEEKS IMPROVED STATUS FOR MARITIME ADMINISTRATION GEN. CASSIDY: ‘COALITION CAN REVIVE MARITIME’ DEFENSE COMMISSION URGES ‘DECISIVE ACTION’ TO UPGRADE NATION’S FLEET, CITES LACK OF SEALIFT RESOURCES PANEL SAYS COSTS WOULD BE ‘TRIVIAL’ COMPARED TO TOTAL DEFENSE $’S JOINT MANAGEMENT/UNION COMMITTEE PLANS AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAM SIU DRUG SUIT: HEARING DATE IS APRIL 24 IN FEDERAL COURT SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DRUG-TESTING FOR RAILROAD AND CUSTOMS WORKERS SIU’S INLAND DIVISION SIGNS PACTS WITH THREE TUG BOAT COMPANIES EASTERN UNIONS HANG TOUGH AS LORENZO TRIES CHAPTER 11 SIU GOES ALL-OUT FOR MACHINISTS BIG OIL SPILL SLOWS SHIPPING FROM VALDEZ U.S. SHIPPING WINS AMENDMENT TO KEEP NEW ALASKA OIL FOR DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION NEXT OF KIN DECEASED SEAMEN CAN OBTAIN WWII CERTIFICATES ANTARES CREW RESCUES SAILBOAT FROM 50 MPH GULF STORM DURING TRAINING EXERCISE MOBILE SEALIFT TRAINING TEAM VISITS WATERMAN AND I.M.C. SHIPS GOV’T DIVISION MEMBERS WELCOME NEW SHIP BUSINESS AGENT GRIER RETIRES DORIS MORAN AND MARITRANS LIBERTY IN FLORIDA SIU CREWS ON LAKES READY THEIR BOATS FOR ANOTHER RECORD SEASON EARLIEST FITOUT IN 20 YEARS, FIRST VESSELS ALREADY SAILING CHARLES E. WILSON ROGER M. KEYES WILLIAM R. ROESCH WILLIAMETTE: FINE CREW, GOOD FOOD NEW SHIPHANDLING COURSE ESTABLISHED AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL. FIRST CLASSES TO START MAY 15 SIU URGERS REMOVAL OF MARITIME SERVICES FROM CURRENT ROUND OF TRADE TALKS WHAT IS GATT? 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Congressman Richard Gephardt Lane Kirkland AFL-CIO President -J.- ki ' • //. Volume 51, Number 3 I--..-: I'.. . March 1i :2CD onoc. -t>o ciooza COURT TO HEAR SlU DRUG SUIT M GOOD SHIPPING SEEN FOR LAKES SlU MEDICAL UNIT SAVES BIG BUCKS WAR MEMORIAL TO HONOR SEAMEN </)</) m<o o-Ha; "• o \! • ; . •Hco»-<c_r~ mO(/) o O-H o </i2ro I •J. I- -»{/>?3 • >—(I—< F--':. I • • •.•: t- ... ;'•- Senator John Breaux Major General John Piatak j|||Tf| Executive Board memtwi f 1/ bars heard representa­ tives of labor, government and the military speak on the impor­ tance of a strong and healthy American merchant marine. Working over a two-day session, board members developed a se­ ries of proposals to present to Congress and the administration. (See story on page 3.) -A. 5W'i;rt SlU WEST CIMSr HSHERMEN CATOI GUOIT TUNA r?. '-:; '-VJ:- . i' • .. 'r*-/. zn •-I •• J..;, ' .i- O OO 'rk I o </> OJ 00 >ir- ^ m -< on OJ kk' o PAlo^ •t'' PAGi20 • V-M: PAGES '1. -1 r.. . FkF i,-.' ' ON THE CARIBBEAN RUN . ••'•' I-yv',. -y; f .J- m. t. -k 'i,'" * ••', iV's SlU-affiliated fisiiennen on the West Coast are catdung giant tuna. The fish are dght to 20 times iaigor than nmmal, we«|iii^ 800 pounds or more. Pictured ahove with one d^the hi^ fish is the crew oi the Af/V Afargarvt F. They are Skq^m* Antonio b^rande, Salvatore D'Orio, Saivatore Sanflqppo, Saivatore Terram^ra, Tommy Manzdia, GiuseHie Orlando and Antonio Ce&hi. (See story on page 6.) Sea-Land ChaUenger arrives in Port Elizabeth. (See story on page 10.) y' "'yy ,• :-• •' "-F InhimatioH on i '-n •TV.' \i,i yawa'v:; '• si. • iti. �SOFUtmS LOG •':t- • • • •••••• • ^/•' -•."' . •' -•^.'i•'•••5' •"'• '• V'^v 'f. 3 .r ' ff President's Repert t was most encouraging to observe the strong expressions of support / for revitalization of the American maritime industry that emerged from the executive board meeting of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department a few weeks ago. The well-attended sessions were informa­ tive and productive, with a range of issues being addressed that are of concern to American workers generally, as well as those of prime importance to the shipping industry. Two experienced and exceptionally knowledgeable national figures. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) and Congressman Richard Gephardt CDMo.), spoke on the issues affecting American well-being and stressed the importance of an adequate U.S. shipping capability to the national security. And a new member of the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee, Congressman Frank Pallone, was impressive in relating how he intended to help inform and educate his constituents to the need for an effective maritime policy. Among the many reports and position papers acted on, considerable interest was shown in a presentation on the legal fight being waged by the SIU against the government's plan to institute a costly drug testing program for American seamen. It was made clear that the SIU's principal interest in attacking the plan in court stemmed from its concern over invasion of privacy rights of all seafarers. Additionally, the program discriminates against U.S.-flag ships because foreign seamen sailing ves­ sels into American ports are not subject to the provisions in any way. Besides seafaring and shipbuilding workers, the MTD board members present represented a broad spectrum of American union members: steel, automotive, airlines, railroad, government as well as the manufacturing and service fields. Since it was first established under charter from the American Federa­ tion of Labor in 1946 by Harry Lundeberg, Paul Hall and representatives of the International Longshoremen's Association, the Federation of Grain Millers, the Radio Officers Union, and the Masters, Mates and Pilots Association, the Department has built a fine record of support for the maritime and the other workers whose unions are affiliated with it. All signs indicate that the MTD will intensify its commitment to the interests of its member organizations and the trade union movement generally. Tightening-up Process B^n These are times to tighten up and increase the efficiency of the union machinery in every way possible. With foreign shipping competition getting tougher and no sign as yet that our government is conscious of the plight of the American-flag industry, we've got to sharpen our ability to wage intelligent efforts to bring about a change. We've already embarked on a program to do just that, and initial reports indicate that we're on the right road. We also have instituted a number of changes in the union's structure in order to assure that all of our operations and functions are carried out with maximum efficiency. This has resulted in streamlining of procedures and in communications throughout the organization. All these moves are calculated to make this union as responsive as possi­ ble to the needs of the membership. Other changes and improvements will be made as they are deemed necessary. There are no better union memberships than the SIU's, and its representatives are determined that the security of Seafarers and their families are well served. The Seafarers LOG Response to the changes in the appearance of the Seafarers LOG since it appeared in its revised format has been very favorable. The changes were made to make the stories and other material easier to read, more attractive and better organized. As with every other facet of the union's operations, improvement of the LOG will be a continuing objective. Support for Eastern Machinists The SIU has joined the AFL-CIO in support of International Associ­ ation of Machinists now on strike against Eastern Air Lines. The strike is being honored by the pilots and flight attendants. Both the I AM and ALPA, the pilots' union, are fellow members of the MTD. The machin­ ists say this strike is not about wages—at issue is whether management has the right to dismantle a healthy union company to transfer assets to a non-union operation. SIU members and representatives are and will be part of the united union effort to save the jobs of Eastern employees. SIU SdMusUp h 14: fHe lhw The deadline for scbolandiips for seafhrers and their children is April 14. There are seven sdioiarsiiips available. Fm* fkirther informatifMi cwntact the onion hall or write to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Schoiarship Program, 5201 Auth Way, Cartip Springs, MD 20246. The Buffalo (American Steamship), a mid-sized self-unloader, is crewed by SIU Great Lakes seamen. Vessels like the Buffalo, with their ability to navigate all kinds of waterways, are the backbone of the Great Lakes fleet. GOOD YEAR SEEN FOR lAKES JOBS ^ LGONAC . . . Every availiMable piece of SlU-contracted equipment that could float was used last year on the Great Lakes, as Lakes seamen found their best job opportunities in five years. Iron ore, coal and stone ship­ ments all showed increases over 1987. The nine SlU-contracted companies all worked at near 100 percent capacity from July until mid-December. Ore shipments totaled almost 68 million tons, up 10 percent from 1987. Coal shipments were up 7.3 percent to 40.5 million tons and stone totaled 27.8 mil­ lion tons, a jump of 6.6 percent^ "We expect the same or better this year," said Algonac Port Agent Byron Kelley. He said that any SIU Lakes member who wanted a job last year found one. The Great Lakes season came to an official close Jan. 17 when the Sault St. Marie, Mich, locks were closed. Shipping on the Lakes usually remains shut down until early April, when ships begin to fitout for another season. But Kelley said some shipping could resume as soon as early March, as utilities begin to stockpile coal. New Contracts The 1989 season will be busy in more ways than one. While SIU members should be enjoying Volume 51, Number 3 another year of increased job se­ curity, SIU officials will be working hard on dozens of new contracts. The Bob-Lo passenger boats contract is currently in negotia­ tions and all the Great Lakes in­ land contracts must be ham­ mered out. In addition, the SIU's Lakeswide contract with the Great Lakes Association of Maritime Operators is subject to negotia­ tion this year. That pact covers all the jobs on the large Great Lakes ships. Earliest Fitout in 20 Years The SIU Great Lakes fleet will begin its earliest fitout in two decades this month. A few Lakes ships began their fitouts March 1. The rest are expected to be sailing by the end of the month. There are predictions that the 1989 sailing season will top last year's, which was the best sea­ son on the Lakes in five years. Last year any SIU Lakes mem- ' ber who wanted a job, found work. The demand for durable goods has been on the upswing for the past two years. That demand has required increased steel produc­ tion. The Lakes vessels are the main form of transportation in delivering the coal, iron ore and stone used in the steel making process. March 1989 he LOG (ISSN 0166-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 fAuth'Union; Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGlorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice lYesident Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glidewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Editor, Charles Svenson; Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Max Hall and Deborah Greene; Design Consultant, Dennis Goris. -• ,i �MARCH, 1989 MTD URGES PROMPT AOIOM TO ROISTER AMERICAN-flAG MERCHUIT MARINE xpressing concern over the dangerous state of the nation's private maritime industry, members of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) urged Congress fandboard the administration to adopt legislation aimed at bolstering the U.S.-flag fleet to protect the nation's economic and national security interests. The MTD executive board, representing 43 national Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), a new member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, says he'll support a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. unions and more than eight. million workers in maritime and related fields, heard speakers from Congress, the military and labor during the two-day session held in February prior to the AFL-CIO's Executive Council meetings. /S" Sacco stresses union cooperation George Becker, vice president—admin' istration of the United Steeiworkers of America, speaks on revitalizing the American steel industry. Transportation Communications Union vice president Jack Otero thanks MTD executive board members for their sup­ port of his election as vice chairman for voter registration of the Democratic National Committee. MTD vice president, and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 25 business manager, William F. Zenga reports on the dreeing indus­ try. With the board acting on is­ sues of concern to MTD affili­ ates representing manufacturing, shipbuilding, service, govern­ ment and maritime sectors, MTD President Mike Sacco, who also heads the SIU, noted that "we get together to discuss mutual problems and how we can help one another, how we can coop­ erate as fellow trade unionists." Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO and a former member of the U.S. merchant marine, spoke of our national economic and security interests. Kirkland said, "A nation of fewer than 400 merchant vessels cannot secure its future as a world trading power. And be­ cause more than 90 percent of men and material needed to sus­ tain a war effort would still have to be carried onboard ships, such a nation certainly cannot adequately protect the security of the free world." Breaux Wants New Policy Senator John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Subcom­ mittee on the Merchant Marine, told the MTD executive board that the time was now to pro­ mote and enact a vigorous na­ tional maritime policy. The de­ fense build-up over the Reagan years had completely overlooked the merchant marine and its de­ cline must be turned around, said Breaux. Addressing the need for fair trade. Congressman Richard Gep­ hardt (D-Mo.) outlined his legis­ lative package to promote Ameri­ can industry and produce good paying jobs for American work­ ers. "The truth behind the glossy headlines of low inflation and low unemployment is that American workers are suffering through wage stagnation and wage de­ cline. It must be our goal to get wages up and improve the stan­ dard of living for all Americans," Gephardt said. Freshman Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), a new member MTD western area executive board member and International Association of machinists vice president Justin Ostro (left) and Gene Upshaw, president of the National Football League Players Association, follow the proceedings. of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, pledged to educate his electorate on the importance of a strong domestic merchant marine as part of the campaign to rebuild the U.S.-flag fleet. MTD vicepresident William F. Zenga thanked Congressman Pallone for being such a good friend to the dredging industry. Further advocacy for a strong fourth arm of defense came 1"' Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). General Piatak told the MTD executive board, "Defense transportation is es­ sential to U.S. national strategy because it provides a credible deterrent to war as well as the safety net for national emergen­ cies. .. General says transportation capability essential for peace m• 1\'- v J '-•f. Michael Sacco, MTD president, wel­ comes board members. from Major General John Piatak, director of Plans and Resources of the United States Military Noting the Bush-Quayle Cam­ paign's promise to "restoring the United States maritime industry in the interests of economic and national security," MTD board members urged immediate congressional and administration action to reverse the industry's backslide. The MTD executive board called for: expanding the Jones Act to incontinued on page 4 MTD eastern area executive board member and president of the Seafarers International Union of Canada Roman Gralewicz (r^ht) and Jean Ingrao, MTD execu­ tive secretary-treasurer review a policy statement. • '0 '"vK •M: ..•S; • 'iir I": -A:. , •;«: • • • �• • '• -'• • r •• MID URGES ^CnON ON Vf^; u.s.ntn continued from page 3 - -WiS: v/'-' 'r">- liP •:\i 'v", V '• ''> -•v!'^S,,:i'' '• -^^ ..V ;=' ?>.V[ 'r- ."'V-. *• -"WJI).!;? • dude all work within the na­ tion's 200 mile Exclusive Eco­ nomic Zone, • enforcing existing cargo pref­ erence laws, • requiring foreign cruise ships operating out of U.S. ports to use domestic crews and to per­ form repairs and shipbuilding in U.S. yards and • negotiating bilateral access to cargo movements, reserving a substantial share of U.S. trade for U.S.-flag carriers. tion of the American textile and steel industries. Board members also urged that the National La­ bor Relations Board once again becorhe the neutral government agency which allows for peaceful resolution of disputes involving employers and their employees. The MTD executive board asked Congress to expand unpaid leave time for employees with young families. Jean Ingrao, MTD executive secretary-treasurer, provided board members with a report of the department's activity over the past year and announced changes in the make-up of the executive board. Ingrao told the board that they face many chal- - 'V''' ' Ray McKay, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association District 2 (left) with Joe DiGiorgio, Seafarers International Union secretary-treasurer. of the AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education and Robert McGlotten, director of legislation spoke on how labor's political lobbying operation could help put working people's concerns back on the top of the legislative agenda. ^"v!, ••'iv •'• '•/•- Owen Bieber, president of the United Automobile Workers, speaks on the importance of a fair atul neutral Na­ tional Labor Relations Board. A sound energy policy, en­ couraging national production for national consumption was advo­ cated by the MTD executive board. Today domestic oil pro­ duction is down and continuing to fall, the board said, cailling on Congress and the administration to extend the export ban on North Slope Alaska oil, thereby ensuring domestic oil for U.S. markets. The board also urged explora­ tion and development of the oil fields located in the y^rctic Na­ tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in order to meet continuing U.S. consumption when the North Slope oil tapers off. MTD board members called for legislative initiatives designed to increase fair trade and protec- samm m President of National Marine Engi­ neers' Beneficial Association C.E. (Gene) DeFries (left) and Air Line Pi­ lots Association president Captain Henry A. Duffy listen to the speakers. lenges, particularly in the areas of trade and protection of work­ ers' rights. "Unless the Admin­ istration does a complete turna­ round, we are going to see new assaults on the rights of working people to exercise their rights and we're going to see a further expansion of unfair trade prac­ tices," she said. Stanley Brand, former general counsel of the House of Repre­ sentatives, addressed the board members. Brand is the attorney in the lawsuit jointly filed by the SIU and the Transportation In­ stitute against the government's drug testing regulations affecting maritime workers.' Brand told the meeting that through the drug testing regula­ tions, government had intruded into the most private affairs of working men and women. Brand said, "The Reagan-Bush admin- John J. Barry, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (left), Alfred K. Whitehead, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters and Jacob F. West, president of the International Association of Bridge, Stmctural and Ornamental Iron Worlurs during the board meeting. International Longshoremen's Associa­ tion president John M. Bowers listens to the NLRB policy statement discus­ sion. istration has run on and pro­ moted the idea that government ought to get off the backs of its citizens ... this program piits the government in our bath­ rooms—a breach of the Reagan administration's promise to lessen government intrusiveness." Julius Isaacson, president of the Inter­ national Union of Allied, Novelty and Production Workers, asks union mem­ bers to follow a "Buy American Made Products" policy. Julius Isaacson, president of the International Union of Al­ lied, Novelty and Production Workers called on all MTD ex­ ecutive board members to "urge American sports teams to wear and use American made prod­ ucts." Thanking board members for their support of his successful candidacy for vice chairman of voter registration for the Demo­ cratic National Committee, Jack Otero, vice-president of the Transportation Communication Union, pledged to use his new position to further the interests of working people. AFL-CIO Economic Research Department Director Rudy Os­ wald and Bert Seidman, director of Occupational Safety, Health and Social Security, addressed the delegates on the effects of eight years of Reagan economic policies. John Perkins, director James Hatfield, president of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union intro­ duces MTD statement mourning the loss of Frank Drozak. Dr. John Calhoun Wells, pres­ ident of the Gray Labor/Manage­ ment Institute in Beaumont, Texas, spoke on the future of unions and collective bargaining. "Companies must realize that unions are partners in growth, productivity and change. The ad­ versarial relationship of the past must make way for cooperation between unions and employers in the future," he said. Stanley Brand, attorney of the law firm Brarul ami Lowell, explains why the shipping industry is united in its oppo­ sition to the new drug testing regula­ tions. Addressing the issue of health and safety concerns on the job, Donald Elisburg, executive di­ rector of the Occupational Health Legal Rights Foundation, said unions can play an impor­ tant role in helping workers pro­ tect themselves before or after exposure to toxic materials where they work. �C-\h MARCH, 1989 • ••--- -'•:7fa.-—'j-; '--'J-">^t;;'!.;•-:;,_i^l-V:'A---rs SUNUWARY OF MTD ACTIONS Franis Drozafc Mourned the loss of a friend and leader. Frank Drozak, who served as MTD president until his death in 1988, provided steadfast leadership during the maritime industry's darkest and most difficult years. A Maritime Policy Urged the administration and Congress to commence immedi­ ately the task of developing pro­ grams that will bring about ex­ pansion for all segments of the industry. Expressed willingness to develop a broad coalition nec­ essary to secure adoption of a beneficial maritime policy. Commitment to the Jones Act Urged that the Jones Act be , strengthened and extended to re­ alize a U.S.-flag fleet capable of serving the nation's defense and economic interests. Waivers and other attacks to weaken the Act were condemned. The Jones Act should be broadened to include all work completed within the United States Exclusive Eco­ nomic Zone. Cargo Preference Enforcement Called upon Congress to under­ take steps which will bring about maximum U.S.-flag participation in existing cargo reservation pro­ grams. Ui^ed increasing the law's scope to include 5ll goods moved by or at the government's request. ''•r'y''>.-.""'^'..>--.v: Foreign-Flag Cruise Ships Called for enactment of legisla­ tion that will place the American cruise industry on an equal com­ petitive level with its foreign competition. The government must assist in the development of a healthy U.S.-flag industry in the United States, particularly to meet troop transport capabilities in the event of a nation^ defense emergency. Export Ban on Alaska Oil Recognizing the benefits of a plentiful domestic supply of oil, the board called for extension of export restrictions covering crude oil produced in Alaska's North Sytope. •l.'fri • DCyeldpinem of Oil In ANWR Urged exploration and develop­ ment of oil reserves contained in a small portion of the Arctic Na­ tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). By extending the export ban on North Slope oil and by develop­ ing ANWR oil, the United States sends a clear message to OPEC that the 1970 shortages will not be relived. Great Lakes Developniimt Federal funding and an acceler­ ated construction schedule was urged for the building of a new 1,000-foot Soo lock. Asked for immediate authorization and funding for dredging of the St. Mary's River connecting Lake Superior with Lake Huron. Maritime Out of GATT Talks The General Agreement on Tar­ iffs and Trade (GATT) has in­ cluded maritime services on its agenda. Reiterated its opposition to maritime being part of GATT approved international regula­ tions, citing the danger inclusion in the talks would pose to sub­ sidy programs, loan guarantees, cargo reservation and cabotage laws. MSC Procurement Policies Called for congressional and administration examination MSC procurement procedures which focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest possible cost without any consideration of the impact that depressed charter hire rates have on the maritime industry. Government must develop mu­ tually beneficial policies between MSC and the industry in order to further our national defense. National Labor Relations Board Called upon the administration to appoint individuals to the NLRB who will act in a fair and neutral manner in order that worklrs rights to join a union, bargain and strike are restored and onCe again protected. Voluntary Restraint Agreements (VRA's) for Steel Supported a five-year extension of VRA's which require 29 na-; tions to hold their steel exports to a negotiated percentage of our domestic consumption. Called for enactment of legislation to assist the steel industry in its ef­ forts to modernize and retrain laid-off workers. John Perkins, Director Cfunniittee on Piditical - Educ^ Robert McGlotten, Director Department of LegMation r •• • • • • • • • •' • racing the disastrous policies of the Reagan Administration, AFLCIO department directors outline a program to turn the country mxiUhd • MTD PHOTO ROUNDUP I, : ' :i •S; • 4- • '' Minimum Vif^ Inc^ Expressed outrage that the mini­ mum wage of $3.35 an hour has not increased since 1981, when over the past eight years it has lost 30 percent of its real value; Called for expeditious enactment of legislation to restore the na­ tional minimum wage to a level of dignity for all minimum wage earners. Protecting Domestic Textiles Recognizing the threat of in­ creased foreign import penetra­ tion in the domestic textile trade, the board called upon Congress and the administration to COOJJerate fully to develop a legisla­ tive package providing relief to the American textile and apparel industry. Social S^urity and Medicare All social security and medicare commitments should be fespected by Congress. Opposed any efforts to tax social security benefits or abolish cost-of-living adjustments. Medicare should be expanded to cover long-term cat­ astrophic health care expenses. Congress was urged to pass leg­ islation prohibiting physicians from charging Medicare patients far in excess of Medicare-ap­ proved rates. CoiUit^d on page 9 Frank Lonardo (left). President of Local 1814 International Longshoremen's Association, Teddy Gleason, president emeritus of the.lLA, Ed Panerello, secrer tary-treasurer of the Maritime Port Council of Greater New Tork and Vicinity, Ed Turner, executive vice president emeritus of the SlU and Gilbert Gauthier, president of the Canadian Marine Officers Union. .V , . ,.r. MM'S ' J', 1 Lenore Miller, president of the Retail, Wholesale Department Store Union. Joe Sacco, executive vice president of the SlU. • \ r 3 - •l • •I Page Groton (left), vice president of the International Brotherhood of Boilermak­ ers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Bernard Puchalski, president of the Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council and Dominic Camevale, administrative assistant to the president of the United Association of the Plumbing attd P^ Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada. Continued on page 9 v' ' • - u '• �SOfARERS 106 S/[/ Wfsr COAST FISHERIAEN CATCH RECORD TUNA #yv-;' X®' •- -•' The Seafarers'' lAig 'fi „,' "Jj- - • . S I'i." 'v: •'"'® iW!0 ff' y- '' '•• '") •; .;•••'•' • y- k-." • • • • ^r.; • U?'- ^ •• il '-•-T, 1'^ ®'-- IUNA fishermen of San Pedro have closed out one of the best fishing years in a long time, thanks to the giant tuna. After a lull of many years, the giant tuna suddenly appeared and no one seems to be able to explain the cause of this phe­ nomenon. The giant tuna, which are eight to 20 times larger than those normally caught in these waters and weighing 800 pounds and more, enabled the San Pedro fishermen to enjoy a dramatic in­ crease in wages. The San Pedro fishermen are members of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America affiliated Fishermen's Union of America. The Fishermen's Union represents fishermen of San Diego and Monterey as well as those in San Pedro. The union was the result of a merger in 1975 of three SIUNA west coast fishing unions including the Seine and Line Fishermen of Monterey, an original 1938 affili­ ate of the international union. Terry Hoinsky, president of the Fishermen's Union, says the union is concerned with the problem arising out of the liabil­ ity insurance crisis which is crip­ pling the industry. She said the union is exploring several possi­ ble methods for bringing about reduction in high premium costs which are discouraging boat owners in the industry. ^ Hoinsky, who is a vice presi­ dent and executive board mem­ ber of the SIUNA, reports that the union has restructured its three ports to improve member­ ship services and is conducting an organizing drive among non­ union boats in San Pedro. The Fishermen's Union, says Hoinsky, has also upgraded the death benefit paid to members in the San Diego region, bringing its level to parity with Monterey and San Diego fishermen. jit 12:01 am, Saturday, March /14 Eastern Air Lines mechan­ ics and ramp operators repre­ sented by the International As­ sociation of Machinists went on strike. Eastern pilots, members of the Air Line Pilots Associa­ tion, and flight attendents from the Transport Workers Union re­ fused to cross the picket line, forcing Eastern to halt opera­ tions. The SIU quickly demon­ strated its support by helping to man picket lines at Eastern hubs. OF THR new rtNiK. 1.raniit. 81» »«•» >. t. SHOP MOVE BLOCKED Trr Tu Sii SM: Mrti Off Vatraiii lfa»Rnii Al P,wi i.f Nr« )i,wk LurnmllaDK Action By r Bank & File: (W T« Igniter Fire ^ ij! AM. MWWIH IWHN-Nl. Ifcn ' {•rkibw r« kmrt. . ' Mi::( urr«i« noi«KTi eiwMw ,. •=* • **' 'Ar.K IIW1WI.T U «>»k 11..\. ^onrt'vvMiii kw: -ri, ^ • lAyplI tlirh fm FmU !sKi|eht m- «• ' " The Seafarers LOG first appeared on February 10,1939 and has been continually publishing for fifty years. The front page of the first issue shown above generally reflected the SlU's intense organizing activities and its battles against communist efforts to control U.S. waterfront unions. After the union was founded on October 15, 1938, and urttil the LOG commenced publication the following February, union members were informed and served through hundreds of bulletins. Terry Hoinsky (right), president of the SWNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of America, with Augistine Felando, • President of American Tunaboat Own­ ers, at a fisheries conference in Wash­ ington, D.C. asKRN's m KuuuGmm nmm macHiNisTS STRIKI PILOTS REFUSE TO CROSS PICKET LINES 8ROTHKBHOOD Ofik-iol Otgea ci ih« AtUntk- mud GaU SMa.«t> Itthi/niihoaa! Unkm Nuttb Am<*ru*« The Machinists union has done everything in its power to avoid the current strike. In 16 months of bargaining. Eastern management refused to move from its initial wage reduction demands. The. union agreed to binding arbitration which would have meant continual negotia­ tions until an agreement was reached. In addition, the union has solicited President Bush to call a Presidential Emergency Board to make recommendations leading towards a settlement. Action by President Bush would stop the strike. Eastern, on the other hand, refused to agree to binding arbitration and asked the President not to get involved. SIU member Captain ton Flade talks with Eastern pilot and SIU seaman Charles Collins walks with a striking machinist at PhUadelphia's airport. IRVING BROWN DIES: LED EIGHT AGAINST COmiES IN POST-WAR EUROPE RVING Brown, whose anticommunist activities in post­ / war Europe made him a legend­ ary figure in the free trade union movement, died in Paris at the age of 77. The son of a representative of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Brown was bom in New York. After graduating from college in 1932, he became an organizer for the United Au­ tomobile Workers, becoming a national organizer for the AFL in 1940. In 1942 Brown was ap­ pointed as a labor representative to the War Production Board. Brown's major contribution occurred in the 1950s and 1960s when he set up and led cam­ paigns to prevent communist takeovers of European and inter­ national labor organizations. Brown's efforts helped rebuild democratic unions in post-war Europe. During the post-war recon­ struction effort when the United States was delivering Marshall Plan aid cargoes to the democra­ cies, communist-controlled unions attempted to block deliv­ ery from the ships at the water­ front. Brown set up headquarters in Brussels from where he orga­ nized committees of dock and other maritime workers to fight the Communist Party calls seek­ ing to block the American aid program. In that period the World Federation of Trade Unions was controlled by com­ munist-led national labor bodies. In 1949 Brown helped create the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions which broke Irving Brown away from the communist-con­ trolled body. It was during this time that Paul Hall and other representa­ tives of the SIU developed a re­ lationship with Brown. At the time, the SIU of Canada was en­ gaged in a bitter battle to break communist control over Cana­ dian seamen and shipping. Brown was executive director of the African American Labor Center from 1965 until 1973, when he returned to Paris to head the AFL-CIO's European office. He became director of in­ ternational affairs for the AFLCIO in 1982. �wm MARCH, 1989 INFORMATION ON PRE-EMnOYMENT DRUG TESNNG P re-employment drug testing will go into effect June 21, 1989, unless the SIU and Trans­ portation Institute's jointly filed lawsuit halts the government's action. Because the outcome of the lawsuit is unknown and subject to appeal to a higher court, the SIU is currently taking all neces­ sary steps to protect the individ­ ual member's employment rights during the drug testing procedure required by the regulations. Therefore, until there is a rul­ ing that the regulations are in­ valid, all maritime workers, in­ cluding SIU members, must comply with the drug testing rules if they are to be employed on U.S.-flag commercial vessels, deep-sea. Great Lakes and in­ land waters. What follows are questions and answers on the procedure for pre-employment drug testing required by Final Rule: COD 86067, issued Nov. 21, 1988 by the Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard and which went into effect Dec. 21, 1988. Who is affected by the regu­ Q. lations? ^All individuals employed /lupon U.S.-flag commercial vessels are affected by the regu­ lations. This means licensed and unlicensed alike. The Depart­ ment of Transportation reported in its introduction to the regula­ tions that the drug testing provi­ sions governing maritime indus- try personnel will affect an estimated 120,000 maritime workers serving on all types of commercial vessels. 0 1 When did the pre-employ• ment drug testing regula­ tions go into effect? M The regulations went into #•• effect Dec. 21, 1988. The regulations stated that pre-em­ ployment drug testing was to be put into operation by June 21, 1989. As a result, by June 21, 1989 operators will only be able to crew vessels with individuals who have complied with the drug testing procedures and whose tests are negative. O Hcw will the 90 day regis• tration and shipping system be affected by the drug regula­ tions? M Since drug clearance is now nm required by the government as a condition of employment for maritime workers on U.S.-flag vessels, the individual shipping through the hiring hall must, by federal regulation, show proof of a negative drug test result. The drug test must be taken in ac­ cordance with the procedures outlined in the regulations. Because of the SIU's 90 day system of registration and ship­ ping, drug testing for SIU mem­ bers will become effective tenta­ tively the first week of April. On that date, an individual register- ing in the hiring hall must show proof of a negative drug test re­ sult along with the other re­ quired documents. Thus, every seaman who will be sailing after June 21, 1989 will be in compli­ ance with the regulations. 0. What will the pre-employ­ ment drug tests analyze? M The regulations ask the drug M testing laboratory to test for appearance in the urine speci­ men of the following substances: • Marijuana, • Cocaine, • Opiates, • Phencyclidine (PGP) and • Amphetimines. 0 Beginning tentatively the • first week of April how does a SIU deepsea seaman take a drug test? M Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinnm ics and contracted physi­ cians will serve as collection sites for urine specimens. An SIU member can go to the clinic or contracted physician to pro­ vide a urine specimen for the laboratory. The SWP clinic will not exam­ ine the sample. The clinic will simply function as a collection site, insuring that a member's rights are protected during the collection process. What will the clinic do with »the individual's specimen? M Once the specimen is taken M* at the clinic, the specimen will be sent to the drug testing laboratory. The drug testing laboratory must be certified by the Depart­ ment of Health and Human Services (DHHS). DHHS, in turn, is working with the Na­ tional Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). A laboratory only ob­ tains DHHS certification if it meets the highest standards and has a track record which in­ cludes no errors in testing re­ sults. i'ta, I'— .• , ^ ,1 > What wUi happen to the ur-, Q• ine specimen at the labora­ tory? -It' M The specimen will be subMo mitted to an initial testing. If the result is positive, the spec­ imen will go, through a confirma­ tory testing. 0. What will the laboratory do with the drug test results? M The results of the drug tests #•# will be sent by the labora­ tory to the Medical Review Offi­ cer (MRO). The MRO will re­ view all results. Q. ' y.. After taking the test, what should the seaman do next? Continued on page 8 .jj- Jf; SIU SUIT AGAINST DRUG TESTING NEARS HEARING 7 he United States District Court is expected to consider the SIU's charge that the current drug testing regulations are un­ constitutional within the next couple of months. By filing a motion for summary judgement with the court on Feb. 28, the SIU is keeping the case on a le­ gal fast track. The government is expected to respond to the SIU's action around March 10. The Union anticipates a court hearing date in April. After the court considers the case, a final deci­ sion will be issued. When the United States Coast Guard, a federal agency in the Department of Transportation, introduced sweeping drug testing regulations for the maritime in­ dustry on Nov. 21, 1988, the SIU and the Transportation In­ stitute joined in instituting a suit in federal court to set aside the government-forced procedures. Nonetheless, the Coast Guard's regulations went into effect on Dec. 21, 1988. The SIU maintains that the drug testing regulations trample on fundamental individual con­ stitutional rights. By allowing unwarranted searches and sei­ zures, the fourth amendment is violated. The drug testing law also disregards the fifth amend­ ment protection of an individu­ al's privacy, the Union charges. Representing U.S.-flag compa­ nies engaged in foreign and do­ mestic shipping, the Transporta­ tion Institute charges the Coast Foreign-Flag Ships Not Covered Guard with unnecessarily bur­ dening the U.S.-flag operator with the cost of implementing the drug testing program while allowing foreign-flag vessels, not covered by the regulations, to get away scott free. The costs of implementing the drug testing regulations must be entirely borne by U.S.-flag operators, and are variously estimated from 64 million to 150 million dollars annually. The lawsuit also says the Coast Guard rule "enlists private employers as unwilling foot sol­ diers required at their own ex­ pense to violate their own em­ ployees' rights." The Coast Guard, in issuing the regulations, admitted that the agency could not "specifically identify the use of drugs or alco­ hol as a major causal effect in commercial vessel losses or cas­ ualty damage." Yet the Coast Guard contended that it "is rea­ sonable to assume that because there is a drug problem in soci­ ety, there is also a potential drug problem in the merchant ma­ rine." The Coast Guard to date has failed to provide any statisti­ cal evidence of high drug usage in the maritime industry. Prior to issuing any drug test­ ing regulations affecting maritime workers, the Department of Transportation had promulgated drug testing procedures for land and air transportation workers. Legal battles involving these reg­ ulations have focused on random testing. In a trucking case, the federal district judge issued an injunc­ tion against random testing, stat­ ing that the regulations "lack the requisite element of individual­ ized suspicion." The judge also pointed out that the trucking drug testing regulations "are not supported by particularized relia­ ble findings about rampant drug use." Compared to the drug testing regulations affecting land and air transportation workers, the rule covering the maritime industry is far more extensive. Testing of employees in other transporta­ tion sectors was limited to safety and security related personnel, while in maritime the regulation is directed at "all individuals en­ gaged onboard a vessel." The Nov. 21, 1988 drug testing regulations affecting all seamen employed on U.S.-flag commer­ cial vessels were brought about as part of the Reagan administra­ tion's symbolic "war on drugs." Congess, however, in its Omni­ bus Drug Initiative Act of 1988, specifically refrained from au­ thorizing drug testing for safetysensitive transportation workers. The SIU does not oppose drug testing when handled as part of the collective bargaining process where an individual member's rights can be protected. The Seafarers Addictions Rehabili­ tation Center has been dealing effectively with substance abuse problems without forsaking an individual's constitutional rights. • ,• •••1 '.J •, - ' .;•(! .'v1 ••'•J ;r -••t. • �S^iStSy''^ SOFARERS LOG 8 MEMORUU 7D HONOR SEUREN LOST IN US. WARS 4 prototype of a new memorial which will honor merchant seamen who lost their lives in the defense of their nation was unveiled at a luncheon in Man­ hattan last month. The memor­ ial, which was largely funded through donations by merchant seamen and private organiza­ tions, is scheduled for comple­ tion in 1990. Like the much-publicized Vietnam War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., this me­ morial is. intended to correct an historical oversight. Forty-four years after the end of World War II and 213 years after the found­ ing of this nation, there is no marker to dignify the burial site of those merchant seamen who lost their lives at sea. In every war since the incep­ tion of this nation, merchant mariners have been in the fore­ front of the fight to preserve American liberty. In the War of Independence, for example, this nation had no Navy: private merchant vessels added greatly to the war effort by engaging the British fleet at sea. The War of 1812 was fought over one issue: the impressment of American seamen by British warships. The private merchant fleet was so important to the economic well-being of the new nation that Americans went to war to defend the concept of freedom of the seas. In recent times, thousands of American seamen lost their lives at sea while manning America's "bridge of ships," which Win- Pictured above is an artist's rendition of the war memorial, which honors merchant mariners who died while defending their country. Ail American seamen who gave their lives, from the War of Independence to modem times, are honored. ston Churchill said turned the tide for the Allies in World War II. But the contributions of those brave men and women were never properly recognized: for 43 years after the war, American seamen were denied veterans' status. The new monument will be lo­ cated at the southern tip of Man­ hattan, south of Pier A, a cityowned Victorian landmark build­ ing on the breakwater extension. The Pier A breakwater was con­ structed nearly 90 years ago and provided a safe landing for the Ellis Island immigrants being fer­ ried over to the isle of Manhat­ tan. The design for the new me­ morial is a result of a competi­ tion held by the Battery Park City Authority. The winner, Marisol Escobar, was chosen out of a field of more than 200 con­ testants. Escobar's winning design re­ creates a moving scene depicting four figures of surviving mariners whose ships were lost; one of the seamen is being saved from the sea by a shipmate. The ship will be made of stainless steel. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, a former officer in the U.S.-flag merchant marine, spoke at the luncheon. SIU Vice President Jack CaflFey repre­ sented the SIU. PRE-IMPIOYMENT DRUG nSnNG QUlSnONS AND ANSWERS continued from page 7 . 4 From the date the test is • taken, within three to seven working days, the seaman can pick up a card from the SWP clinic or contracted physician which will serve as proof of the individual's negative drug test result. The card will indicate the seaman is in compliance with Fi­ nal Rule: CCD 86-067. The MRO will have provided the clinic or designated physician with in­ structions on which individuals should receive the card. The card can then be submit­ ted, along with all other docu­ ments required by law and the shipping rules, at the time of registration at the hall. a How long is the clearance '• card good for? A The clearance card, indicat/!• ing the seaman is in compli­ ance with Final Rule: CCD 86067, is good for a six-month pe­ riod. Q. What does the MRO do with a positive result? M The drug testing regulations .nm reqiiire that a Medical Re­ view Officer evaluate all positive confirmatory tests. Each individ­ ual who tests positive has the right to speak with the MRO by telephone to discuss the test re­ sult. The MRO will personally call the individual. It is very im­ portant that individuals filling out the drug test form include their phone numbers. During the telephone discussion with the MRO, the individual can explain any medical circumstances which may have caused a posi­ tive result. After the discussion, the MRO will make a decision as to the accuracy of the test result. Only the MRO makes this deci­ sion. Neither the Union or the employer is involved in the re­ view of additional medical evi­ dence or deciding whether the result is correct. O lf the confirmatory test is • positive after MRO evalua­ tion, what does the MRO do? M The MRO is required by the regulation to report the pos­ itive test result to the employer or the employer's designated agent. O What does the employer do • with the confirmed positive drug test? The employer is required by • the regulation to report the 4results in writing to the nearest Coast Guard Office in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). The individual who tested positive shall be denied employment as a crewmember or removed from duties which directly affect the safety of the vessel's navigation or operations as soon as practic­ able and shall be subject to sus­ pension and revocation proceed­ ings against his or her license, certificate of registry or mer­ chant mariner's document. 0 1 If a seaman, boatman or • dredgeman tests positive, how can he or she be reemployed on a U.S.-flag commercial vessel? M An individual who has Jnw tested positive may not be reemployed aboard a vessel until the Medical Review Officer de­ termines that the individual is drug free and that the risk of subsequent use of drugs by that person is sufficiently low to jus­ tify his or her return to work. In addition, the individual must agree to be subject to increased, unannounced testing for a period determined by the MRO of up to sixty (60) months. O ff an individual is interested • in rehabilitation programs, who should be contacted? M The Seafarers Harry Lundenw berg School of Seamanship Addictions Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers programs for sub­ stance abusers who no longer want to be dependent on drugs or alcohol. To apply for ARC, contact your Union hall or write to SHLSS Addictions Rehabili­ tation Center, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. In addition, re­ habilitation programs are offered in many local communities. 0 What about other kinds of • drug testing? M The regulations require prenw employment testing to be in place by June 21, 1989. The other forms of drug testing re­ quired by the regulations—ran­ dom, periodic, reasotiable-cause and post-casualty (which also in­ cludes testing for alcohol use)— are to be implemented by Dec. 21, 1989. �MUlCHr 1989 9 lytl' MID SiSSION PHOrO ROUND-UP Letters to the Editor continued from page 5 U '^•fl Laundry and Dry Ckaning Interna­ tional Union president Frank Ervolino, who also serves as secretary-treasurer of die Buffalo Port Maritime Council, reads MTD's CATT statement. International Chemical Workers Union president Frank Martino lists MTD's energy policy priorities. Dr. John Calhoun Wells (left), president of the John Gray Institute of Beaumont Texas, Larry Jackson, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Grain Millers and Donald Etisburg, adnunistrator of the Occupational Health and Legal Rights Foundation. To the Editor: I need you to do me a big favor. A fellow SIU deepsea member and very good friend of mine, Dan Bradley, passed away this summer in August. Everywhere Dan went he made friends. Dan sailed on both the east coast and west coast and made friends in both places. Dan was liked and loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Dan left behind a beautiful wife and beautiful baby girl, three months old at the time of his departure. So Dan, may your body and soul rest in peace. You will be missed by a lot of people, your wife especially and me. We love you and we will all miss you. Fair sailing on that big ocean in the sky. John C. Cox Book C-1779 Los Angeles, CA Editor's Note: The family of the late brother Daniel Bradley III has asked the LOG that any of his old shipmates who wish to call and talk about Dan to con­ tact the family at 301/725-4699. Brother Bradley died in a traffic accident August 13, 1988. He was 30 years old. He was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Laurel, MD. He graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship and he made many friends among his union brothers during his sailing years. Surviving are his wife, the for­ mer Nancy Corbitt, and a daugh­ ter, Alaina Clarke Bradley, both of Hampstead, MD, his parents, Muriel and Daniel Bradley, Jr., and a brother, Andrew, all of Laurel, MD, two sisters, Lydia Umlandt of Sevema Park, MD and Sheila Geist of Laurel, MD, and a grandfather. Mason E. Wallace, Sr. of Silver Spring, Md. United Industrial Workers national di­ rector Steve Edney asks a question on the new drug testing regulations. SUMMARY Of MTD ACTIONS continued from page 5 Marine Emissions Called for an amendment to the Clean Air Act to establish uni­ form national standards for ma­ rine emissions. Jaimn Air Lines Japan Air Lines (JAL) was blasted for violating the rights of employees who work in Chica­ go's Nikko Hotel, a JAL-owned operation. Vowed to bring pres­ sure on JAL through contact with U.S. representatives en­ gaged in trade negotiations with Japan. Staten IiMand Navy Base Adopted the Maritime Port Council of New York's resolu­ tion to support the Navy's new surface action group base at Stapleton, Staten Island. FamUy and Medical Leave /Supported legislation which ^dresses the heeds and aspirations of modern American families, such as a congressional proposal for a national leave policy pro­ viding job-protected, unpaid time off to meet parental responsibil­ ities and health conditions. Dan Bradley III and his wife Nancy at the wheel of the family sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay. SIU Scholarship Deadline is April 14 Apply New Occupational pishases Legislation which promotes early detection and treatment of occu­ pational diseases should be en­ acted by Congress. Maritime and National Defense Report A detailed analysis of the mari­ time industry's critical rule in se­ curing a strong national defense was released at the MTD meet­ ing. The report cited the contri­ bution seagoing personnel, ship­ builders, longshoremen and industrial workers would make in the event of a national emer­ gency. The application deadline for scholar­ ships for seafarers and their families is April 14. Four scholarships \ ' •;- fv Vice president emeritus of the Americ&n Federation of Grain Millers Peter Rybka, Mel Pelfry (left), president of the Toledo Port Maritime Council and Richard Mantia, president of the Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity Port Council. Vice president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Doug Dority. : •T-:'-.; - of $10,000 each are of­ fered to dependents. One $10,000 and two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to union members. Scholarship awardees will be an­ nounced in May. To receive information on eligibility requirements call 301/899-0675 or write Seafarers Welfare Plan Scholarships, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. �fc?':- • ^K".'. w r ON THE NEW YORK- - ?rv,, • he Sea-Land Challenger is one of several Lancer class vessels '-^giyysyigSI !Sea-Land acquired from the bankrupt U.S. Lines three years ago. The Challenger recently finished one of its regular runs, San , ; Juan, P.R. to Rio Hana, Dominican Republic to Jacksonville to Port Elizabeth. SlU Patrolman Kermett Mangram met the crew for a payoff, where these pictures were taken. CARIBBEAN RUN •' "" J- t y '' ' •' Vy,. : AB Tuck Beutz has been goii^ to sea for 36 years. The deck delegate on the Challenger nudtes sure the gai^wi^ is secured. ». isa W 't •- . ^ < 'J A' , - < .'J , Jt •.yi-' iSS-Sft-'J ' ^siSiss: . f .'Vyy,.'• With more Bum 70 years of exj^rience •4[|| tunong them, the ChaUenger's steward department knows how to keep a crew well-fed. They are (i. to r.) Chief Steward George Gibbons, Chief Cook Darryl Goggins and Steward Assistant I ^Jose Santiago. m0m iilS^ ^:yas 'y'Bm DEV Jose Rodr^uezgets ready to throw a heaving line. Rodriguez hask , been saUing for 28 years. ^ •r :-kX Vy:gIfys•:'^yy:,"-yy'^y' • ;••••• •; a'.yy^ i.- : •:-yy€iykk:^¥hyyy. -'.. ~-rs ^ Ohfl/ Ralph Gonzalez takes rea^ngs in the et^me room. The San Juan redderU has been going to sea for nine years. , ,t • kIMkM 1f '1 • "- y i-i'.-':" va-v'''V;-,-r;li'5'S , AS-.S'-J :, OEVEIaMo Cruz checks steam and ml vtOres. A ship*s deles^, the New Yorker has been sailing for 14 years. OMU James Sieger, a 15-year deej^ea veteran, cheeks a fuel oU straiiur in the Challenger's ermine room. S Xy- -'/i Jose Santiago, AB Tuck Bentz, New Ymk Patrvhnan Kermett Mai^frath, Basun Roy Williams and DEV Ehdio Cruz. --yy-v' -* ;! - -- �SlU Representative ::':'^'''^§f0r :• y:J.-' r'v •'•••, •5i'- ^ I' ^ •»S-•-Si* ^ |. f® < 4 ' , ' , , • While Chief Cook Frank -^V •- /ho crew's lounge^ Tksy^ ^ K=»53»«l"r" — K.'SSirS- • ': .r:«-.:»SK:-",: a. men VaSty (I-lo'•>^'* •^''•':.':i:Sffe';;P^;tS''''v^r''VS 'i -'}} • . V.<? • �m • V. S0§hren itttemationa/ Union Directory •any fcaadabaig Sdwal at Seammalilii :.#if'5. SnWARDS GRADlUn ADVANCED CUSS r 1 en SIU members successfully completed the Stewards Recertification Course held from January 31 to March 3 at the un­ ion's school in Piney Point. The graduates now join the top-of-theline ranks of union stewards. The stewards completed classes which will enhance their computer and typing skills. The group learned new techniques for menu planning, portion con­ trol and food costs. Microbiol­ ogy and sanitation classes were also part of the course curricu­ lum. Ice carving, a culinary art form, was taught by Executive Chef Romeo Lupinacci. Union education was a top priority for the stewards through meetings with representatives of the various plans, the contract department the political depart­ ment and the LOG, stewards had an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their union. The stewards also visited Cap­ itol Hill, to track legislation vi­ tally important to the SIU and the maritime industry. The trip included a tour of the Capitol building and an explanation of the legislative process. Executive Chef Lupinacci said of the group, "They have been an excellent class. They are pre­ pared to put out an excellent meal while running an efficient, cost-conscious operation. The recertified stewards are skilled at menu planning and portion control, an important part of a modem-day steward's duties, Lupinacci said. Recert^ed stewards (first row, left to right) Roderick Br^ht, Janet Price, Cyril Spence, Jr., Romeo Lupinacci (executive chef), (second row) Joseph P. Emidy, Pedro SeUan, Peter Schulz, (third row) Nathaniel Thomas, John A. Pratt, Jimmie Russell, D.A. Brown, Robert L. Scott, Sr. Recert^ed stewards brave wind and rain to learn the art of ice carving from executive chef Romeo Lupinacci. Stewards try their hand at ice carving. UFCBOkT OASS COMPUnS COURSE Chris FarreU(left), Dave Cameron ami Ralph Alexander completed the tough lifeboat course tai^ht by instructor Ben Cusic. The course, which lasts two weeks, can be particularly difficult during the late winter months which can be very cold and wet in Piruy Point. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the Iceboats doing practical exercises such as rowinglcoxwain training, and davit operations. COOK AND BAKER GRADUATE Shane Preston, a graduate of the Cook and Baker course at SHLSS, proudly Splays the cake he decorated for the Graduatii^ Trainee Class #434. Cook and Baker instructor Bill SeidenStrieker, invites his advanced students to create a specially decorated cake as an extra credit project which is added to the studerOs' final grade. The cake decorating project allows the student to exercise both his creativity and profes­ sional expertise. Mfchael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Calfey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President Cieorge McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President StsvcEAmy, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 ®SlliSSvi HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)523-5434 iiig' HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEYCITV 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 p MOBILE • 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. ^ New Bedford, MA 02740 ; (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. g New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 -'mm. NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 : PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 g (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 if (809) 725-6960 •gSEATFLE;;;..^': tma 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA^ 121 .. ... g. (206)441-1960 , g,.:. .-i;/-ST. LOUIS -.js i 4581 Gravois Ave. / ,^1^; St. ;Louis, MO 63116 / «ii (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON ;gg"V 510 N, Broad AvCx Wilmington, CA 90744 : (2i3)549-4O00 Miirr;.g g- .'V I �k;; '• • •, '- •'•'•1.'.' HUROI, 1989 13 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shtdl equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are ported and available in aU Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return recd^ requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper^sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publish­ ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitution^ ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. WEU KNOWN SEAFARER PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workdrs, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts: EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mike Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SIU HONORS Rl, L KING :f. ••• f ' . A- r-'iii '!• • : - m-ir .-S'. 5- Jr'.- . -A: Retired seafarer Joe Powers, one of the union's legendary old timers, cotrtinues to lead an active life. An avid New York Metsfan, he is pictured second from the left with some friends at the Diamond Club in Shea Stadium. Joe, a long time correspondent of the Settfarers LOG, has also been among its mq/or contributors. In San Francisco, the SIU and other maritime unions nutrched in that city's Martin Luther King Day parade. Pictured above (L-R) SIU Vice President George McCartney, SUP President Paul Dempster, Seafarer Vince Coss and SIU Patrolman Gentry Moore. WW: IV BEUfORU SIU FISHERMEN • -:.,f ^ •'•sV' •" 4 • , SEAFARERS WELFARE PIAN Nona COBAA: CoHtinuation Health Covengu •;t!l • •f you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the f Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents . may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 SIU fishermen in New Bedford help secure vast quantities of our ruUiori's seafood supply. Pictured above, by the FIV Alem-Mar, are the boat's rrtate, Antonio Pereira (left) and New Bedford SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in January, February: and March 1989 issues of the "LCXi". You may want to refer to it for future information. ' • s'j .-•••v. ' f 's-- '5 �vipfc'£3%s!nt^i\^«''wacp4i^^ sanmsioe '•'V limN SUfARERS JOIN UNION'S PENSION RANKS .'• r 'he SIU Pension Plan an­ nounced that 11 seafarers became retirees. The mem­ bers, ten from the deepsea division and one from the inland waters, are the union's most recent retirees. HASSIN ALEIDAROOS Hassin Aleidaroos, 55, joined the SIU in December 1965. He re­ ceived his book May 10, 1971 in the port of Baltimore. Brother i Aleidaroos sailed as a FOWT in the engine department, shipping out of the port of New York. Born in Saudi Arabia, Aleida­ roos, formerly of Detroit, Mich., now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. GEORGE W. ALEXANDER George W. Alexander, 58, started sailing as a messman with the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in 1957 and got his SIU book in 1%3 in the port of New York. Bom in Perqui­ mans County, N.C,, Brother Alexander later sailed as an AB, shipping out of the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Alexander makes his home in Elizabeth City, N.C. GRADY K. BROWN Grady K. Brown, 65, joined the SIU July 23, 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine de­ partment as an OMU, most recently out of the port of Houston. Brother Brown now lives in Bremond, Texas. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters FEBRUARY l-28i^ 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups . Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Baltimore l4orjfbIk Mobile JAMES D. McCART James D. McCart, 66, sailed out of the port of San Francisco, where he presently resides. TELESFORO VAZQUEZ Telesforo Vaz­ quez, 60, sailed out of the port of Houston,.Texas as an AB. Brother Vaz­ quez, now re­ sides in Pasa­ dena, Texas. • ' V,. •' Ti\ '' "V '• ' "-•' ' ^- ,i;< .'r 'i', , '• :. : \ inland ii"-' -,J. PAUL E. HOLLOWAY Paul E. Holloway, 63, began sailing in the deck department out of the port of New York in 1964. Born in North Carolina, Brother Holloway will continue to live there in retirement. WILLIAM S. RUDD William S. Rudd, 60, joined the SIU in 1955 and sailed both in­ land and deepsea out of the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in Norfolk, Brother Rudd resides in Virginia Beach, Va. H' •'•'••• 11-••-'&•' .^•' JOSEPH A. GRBAC Joseph A. Grbac, 65, sailed out of the port of Houston since joining the Union in 1951. Brother Grbac continues to live in Houston. JAMES H. MOORE James H. Moore, 59, sailed out of the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Moore, who lives in Las Vegas, Nev., sailed as an AB in the deck department. .'i •/,' if. FRANCIS BUHL Francis Buhl, 62, started sailing in the deck depart­ ment in 1946. His membership book was issued in 1947 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Boston, Mass., Brother Buhl lives in Orlando, Fla. He sailed out of the port of Jackonsville, Fla. Totals ' ••, Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT ladelphia Itimore \f Mobile New Orleans iSaii Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Al^nac St. Louis [Piney Point Totals Totals All Departments 80 14 35 23 9 37 157 65 76 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. -^0 ••' *--•- 1 *) ROLAND B. MASON Roland B. Ma­ son, 64, sailed as a captain out of the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Mason received his book in 1965 in that port and now makes his home in Chesa­ peake, Va. -I Keep yeur tlaimshOs nmber handy 1-800/CUIIMS-4 0-800/252-4874} answer is a iff. '^1 iUFSSl �HUUKH, 1989 75 Dispatchers Report lot Deep Sea FEBRUARY 1-28, 1989 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ^•REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C New York Philadelphia Miothfy Membershifi HkeHngs 0«ep 'tf € .r $80, takes. Inland Waters ' -f- PIney Point Monday, April 3 New York Tuesday, April 4 Phlladeipilia Wednesday, April 5 « Baltimore Thursday, April 6 Norfolk Thursday , April 6 Jacksonville Thursday, April 6 |JV < •-* ... • i,. c AlgMMW Friday, April? Houston Monday, April 10 New Orleans Tuesday, April I I Mobile Wednesday, April 12 San Francisco Thursday, April 13 Wilmington Monday, April J? r ••Vy ' V1 Seattle Friday, April 21 '-•••'T San Juan ; Thursday, April 0 St. Louis Friday, April 14 Honolulu Friday, April 14 Duluth Wednesday, April 12 Jersey City Wednesday, April 19 New Bedford Tuesday, April 18 • r.i'/-:; ' '1 mm. ' . Personals Kevin Bertel Please contact Chris Killeen (2nd pumpman. Cities Service Miami), 83 Wetmore Ave. #2, Morristown, N.J. 07960, or call: (201) 292-0155. r": James FelLv Clark Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of James Felix Clark is asked to get in touch with his son, James Felix Clark Jr. You may write him at 4102 Orange Ave., Long Beach, Calif. 90807 or call (213)427-6831. Totals Totals All Departments 657 358 336 482 288 282 161 1,303 572 ' 421 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of February was down from the month of January. A total of 1,213 jobs were shipped on SllJ-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,213 jobs shipped, 482 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 161 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 9,504 jobs have been shipp^. Hubert Joshua Hale Your niece, Valerie Hall Zack, would like to get in touch with you. Please call her at (919) 4674348 or write her at 11()4 Ralph Dr., Cary, N.C. 27511. Joe Zeloy Please call Dempsy Burleson at (817) 924-6310. • 1 sis. .1' •' ' -v �= 16 - .^^>5;:;.':-^'/::^- 4..': 'W -• v> ; ...' :.... .C. .;—•>: '-i,' r- SEAFARERS LOG '' • '. COBRA: A WAY TO CONTINUt HtALTH COmRAOl I n December of 1988, the Seafarers Welfare Plan sent a letter to all plan participants describing a new program called "COBRA." COBRA allows an employee to purchase health care benefits when he or she becomes ineligible to receive health and welfare from the Plan. This benefit program is part of a law called The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rehabilitation Act or COBRA. Congress passed COBRA to provide individuals with the opportunity to purchase their health insurance in the event of losing eligibility for benefits under health care plan. The law spells out what events have to happen before a person can buy the health benefits. Participants who lose plan coverage after January /, 1989 will be able to purchase benefit coverage for themselves and their dependents. Under certain circumstances it is also possible for dependents to purchase health plan coverage for themselves. Below is the complete te.xt of the letter. Dear Participant: A new law requires the Seafarers Welfare Plan to give you and your dependents the opportunity to extend your health care coverage in situations where you have lost your eligibility for benefits. These situations are called "qualifying events." This letter will explain how the new law applies to you and yoUr family and how to use this program should you become ineligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In order to understand the new law, you need to know a few special terms. Please make sure that you and your spouse read this letter carefully so you will be able to take advantage of this program should you need it. Definitions 1. COBRA—The short name for the federal law which gives Plan partici­ pants the right to purchase Welfare Plan coverage. 2. QUALIFYING EVfiNT—A situation which causes the errtployee to lose Welfare Plan coverage because they no longer work for an employer who must make contributions to the Plan on their behalf. A list of qualifying events will be explained on the following pages. 3. ELECTION—An election is your decision to tell the Plan whether you would like to purchase Welfare Plan coverage under the COBRA pro­ gram. 4. COST OF CONTINUING COVERAGE—This is the amount of money you are required to send to the Plan office so your health care coverage will be continued. This payment is like an insurance premium. It is necessary because the employer for whom you worked before the quali­ fying event happened, is no longer required to make contributions on your behalf. > Viniat type of situation is a quaiifving event under COBRA? The next part of this letter will explain what type df situations will allow you to continue your health care coverage under the COBRA program of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. As explained above, these situations are called "qualifying events." When one of these events happens to you, it means that you, your wife or dependent children will lose coverage under the Plan and can elect to continue coverage by purchasing benefits. The "qualifying events" are: 1. Your being fired from your job. You may elect to continue your health benefits if you were fired for any reason unless you were fired for gross misconduct. 2. You were unable to continue to work enough time to be eligible to continue your benefits under the Rules and Regulations of the Plan. 3. Your death, which would entitle your spouse and dependent children to continue coverage. 4. Your divorce, or legal separation from your spouse which would entitle your spouse and dependent child to continue coverage. 5. Your eligibility to receive Medicare benefits. For example, you are age 65 but still actively employed, making the Seafarers Welfare Plan the pro­ vider of your welfare benefit coverage rather than the Medicare program. 6. Your dependent child loses eligibility under the Plan because (I) he or she reaches age 19 or (2) he or she does not fall into the category of dependents under the age of 25 and enrolled in a full time school program leading to a college degree. V-Si'.'•'>••, •' •". • 'V ill®. %{ How will I know if I am eligible to continue welfare plan coverage under the COBRA program? When the Plan receives notice from you or your employer that one of the "qualifying events" listed above has happened, the Plan office will send you a letter with complete instructions about how to continue coverage. In the event of death, divorce, legal separation, receipt of Medicare benefits or when a dependent child is no longer eligible for Welfare Plan coverage, you or your spouse should notify the Plan at the address given at the end of this letter. Your employer will notify the Plan if you are termi­ nated, if your Job with the company has ended, or if your hours have been reduced. If any of the "qualifying events" happens to you, it is also important that you notify the Plan of the change. Since seafaring employees are able to end jobs and get other work without generally notifying the Plan, it is very difficult to determine when a participant will lose his or her eligibility. The Plan is here to serve you, but we need your help. If you have not worked and you know you are ineligible for plan benefits, contact the plan's COBRA department to see if you can elect to continue your welfare benefits under this program. What type of benefifs will I receive if I elect to continue benefits under the COBRA? If you elect to participate in the COBRA program and pay the costs, you will receive the same type and level of benefits as you did before you lost your eligibility. You will receive these benefits as long as you are not already receiving Medicare benefits from the government, or you are not working for another employer who has a medical benefits program. How long will health care coverage through the COBRA program last? The maximum period of time you, your spouse or dependent children will be able to continue health care benefits under the COBRA progam depends, on your "qualifying event." If you lose eligibility because you were fired or laid off from your job or did not work enough time to establish eligibility, your maximum coverage period is 18 months from the date of the event. If you lose your eligibility for any other "qualifying event," the maximum coverage period will be 36 months from the date of the qualifying event. What happens if I have two qualifying events? If you experience two "qualifying events," it is possible to extend your coverage through the COBRA program for up to 36 months instead of 18 months. The time period is measured from the date of the first qualifying event. In order to receive an extension of participation in the COBRA program the following must have happened: 1. Your first "qualifying event" must have been a termination of employ­ ment or a reduction in your days of employment which caused you to lose your eligibility. 2. Your second "qualifying event" must take place while you are receiving Plan benefits which you have purchased through the COBRA program. Your second "qualifying event" must also be (I) the death of your covered spouse; (2) divorce or legal separation; (3) your eligibility for Medicare; (4) your dependent child's loss of eligibility under the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan because he or she has reached the maximum age for benefit coverage. Can my COBRA coverage end before the 18th or 36th month maximum period? Yes. Your COBRA coverage can end before the maximum period if the following events take place: (1) Your monthly payment to the Plan for the COBRA coverage is not timely. (2) You get another job which has health care benefits for you. Even if those benefits are less complete than those you are receiving from the COBRA coverage, you can no longer receive benefits from the COBRA program. 'i (3) You become entitled to receive Medicare benefits. What is the election period and how does it work? Once again, the "election" is your decision to tell the Plan whether you wish to purchase COBRA benefit coverage in the event you lose Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Depending on the "qualifying event," the Plan will send you notice, or you or your family member will send a letter to the Plan. Once the "qualifying event" has happened and the Plan sends you an "election" letter, you and your family will have 60 days to decide whether to purchase benefits through the COBRA program. The election period will end 60 days from: (1) The date you experience your "qualifying event" which caused you to lose eligibility time for benefit coverage from the Seafarers Welfare Plan or (2) the date the Plan tells you that you have a right to participate in the COBRA program, whichever date is later. How much will COBRA coverage cost? The cost of COBRA benefit coverage depends on what level of Plan benefits you were receiving at the time you or your dependents lost eligibility for Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Because the cost to participants will vary, you will be notified of the cost to you, or if you are married, for you and your family. After notification of a "qualifying event," the Plan will send you a letter which contains specific information for your situation. This letter will ex­ plain the cost of the COBRA benefit coverage and other important informa­ tion. If you choose to buy benefit coverage through the COBRA program, the first payment you make will cover the cost of your benefits, for the period before your election. After that, you will make a payment once a month. Can my spouse elect to continue health care benefits? Yes. Each family member is entitled to make an election. If you make the election, your spouse and dependent children will be automatically included. If your spouse makes the election it will automatically include dependent children. What if my payment for COBRA coverage is late? If you choose to participate in the COBRA program your first check must be received by the Plan no later than 45 days after you elect to participate in the program. You then must pay a premium every month to keep your COBRA benefits. You do have a 30-day grace period for making late payments. The grace period expires 30 days from the first day of the month during which your coverage is extended. If you do not pay within this grace period you will lose welfare benefit coverage. When will the program start? The COBRA program will be in effect on January I, 1989. If you need more information you can call Membership Services at I-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674). You may also write to COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Leo Bon^r Plans Administrator Correction ^ In the January, 1989 issue of the LOG, page 18, the question reading "Can my COBRA coverage end before the 24th or 36th month maximum period?" should have read "Can my COBRA coverage end before the 18th or 36th month maximum period?" . i. ^ • I, • •r; �, j.-- • MARCH, 1989 -• .. • i' Cn LOUIS J. HAGUE, JR., ( Maersk Lines), December 6—Chairman April de Bourgiinuere, Educational Director Michael Martin, Deck Del­ egate Edward C. Kaufman, Steward Delegate John Stoster. Some dis­ puted OT was reported in the deck and steward departments. Denis McGuiness vvas elected ship's treas­ urer. He will try to get an anchor pool going to add to the $38 now in the ship's fund. It was requested that the Huufie be sent booklets about the Union's pension and health and welfare plans, as well as shipping rules and more copies of the LOG. In its report to the Seafar­ ers LOG, the crew writes, "We are proud to announce the first female ship's chairman for Maersk Lines in Diego Garcia. She is April de Bourgiinuere who sails in the steward department out of the port of New Orleans. Fellow brothers and sisters, we have arrived! " Next port; Diego Garcia. GALVESTON BAY (Sea Land Service), January 22—Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Terry Smith, Edu­ cational Director A. Rhymes, Deck Delegate Keith Thompson, Engine Delegate Donald Bush, Steward Del­ egate Fredrick E, Otto, Some dis­ puted OT was reported by the en- • gine department delegate. There is $.'^0 in the ship's movie fund. Sev­ eral suggestions were made to im­ prove life aboard ship. One was to get a microwave oven and a new riig for the crew lounge. Another was to have the 12/4 watch do sanitary again A third was to talk to the captain about having early breakfast when arriving in port and to check with him about the bad timirig in putting out the draws. It was also requested that each crewmember's room have a phone installed. .[In each of these cases, the issue has been addressed and, if not already corrected, is in the process of being so.) Next ports: Charleston, S,C. and Port Everglades, Fla, UBERIY SPIRH (Liberty Maritime Corp,), January 22—Chairman Bob O'Rourke, Secretary Joe L, John­ son. The chief mate is keeper of the video fund which currently has $219. The chairman reports excellent co­ operation by all hands during this voyage. Several problems were noted, however. One was that there are two stowaways from Karachi aboard ship, and the chief mate in­ sists that they work on deck each day. Another was that the captain has said that the company does not use DEUs for docking or undocking, nor does it recognize Martin Luther King Day as a holiday at sea. [In response to these beefs, a dispatch was sent out from headquarters, in­ forming the ship's chairman that a letter has been sent to the company requesting that they advise the cap­ tain that he is in violation of the contract.[ A safety consultant spent several weeks aboard the Liberty Spirit. His lectures and drills on safety and firefighting were interest­ ing and informative.. All hands were urged to apply for upgrading courses at Piney Point. A special vote of thanks was given to Joe L. Johnson and the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Capetown, South Africa. UBERIY WAVE iUhcrxy Maritime Corp.), January 22—Chairman A. Campbell, Secretary R. Kennedy, Deck Delegate W. Pepney, Engine Delegate M. Lawrence, Steward Delegate W. Bloodworth. Some dis­ puted OT was reported in the stew­ ard department. [At payoIT, this was settled by the boarding patrolman as per the three-man steward depart­ ment guide.] The QMED was of the 17 opinion that he did not have to paint and chip. [This, too, was squared away at payoff, with the patrolman clarifying that the QMED is required to do painting in the engine room as per the memo of agreement with Liberty Maritime Corp.] There is $380 in the captain's safe, ear­ marked for the ship's treasury. A question was raised regarding cost of living raises. And it was felt that the crew needs the rules of agree­ ment for Liberty Maritime Corp. [These items were discussed and squared away.) A vote of thanks was given to the steward department which, despite a foul-up in stores, continued to feed the crew through the end of the voyage. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Over­ seas), January 29—Chairman Ervin Bronstein, Secretary/Deck Delegate Clyde Kreiss, Educational Director M. Williams, Engine Delegate C. Pickren, Steward Delegate Charles Hall. No beefs of disputed OT re­ ported. The chairman announced there would be a payoff on arrival in Nederland, Texas. He requested each crewmember to do his part in making sure that plastic items are separated from other trash and placed in (he compactor in accord­ ance with the new regulations. He also reminded all hands to help keep the common areas clean. A motion was made by one member to raise the pension according to the cost of Ijving. Another motion was to make Martin Luther King's birthday a Union holiday since it already is with the longshoremen in port. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a Job well done. cook for the good menus and food preparation. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. $fil-f4WD DfVrtOPflKSea-Land Serv­ ice), January 14—Chairman Roger Pinkham, Secretary L. Ware, Edu­ cational Director Mike Donlon, Deck Delegate James Frost, Engine Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Delegate Joseph Gibbons. There is one day's wages ifl^dispute in the deck department. The ship's movie fund contains $150. While the chief electrician is on vacation, the money will be turned over to a responsible person for safekeeping. Several sug­ gestions were made. One was to have three entrees on the menu for lunch and dinner. Crewmembers re­ quested the "old fashioned type of prime rib" as an option, .stating, "We prefer the bone with the prime rib." Another was that members would like the old shipping rule of six months to be reconsidered, in­ stead of the new eight-month ship­ ping rule. Crewmembers also re­ quest that the Union grant emergency trips (relief) in cases of death, sickness of close family mem­ bers and official court and govern­ ment business. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-UHD ENDURANCE (Sea Land Serv ice), January 8—Chairman Ted Tolentino. Secretary D. G<iNung, Edu­ cational Director G.Evosivich, Deck Delegate J. Debos, Engine Delegate R. Jones, Steward Delegate Fagalilo Maliga. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. AB Scotty Boatright lost two fingertips by trying to stop a door from the wrong end dur- D.L. McCorvey, Secretary T. Wybo, Educational Director H. Smith, Steward Delegate Adolphus Brown. No beefs or OT reported. Everything is running pretty smoothly onboard the how­ ever, the ship has not received any reports from headquarters in a long time, with the exception of the Sea­ farers LOG. A motion was made an() seconded to rai.se the retirement to $l,0()0 per month plus any cost of living increases. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), January 29—Chairman Gene Paschal, Secretary H. Jones, Educa­ tional Director G.K. Darney. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The voyage went very well, according to the chairman, who also announced that the ship will pay off Feb. 2, 1989. All eligible members were urged to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Also, if any member has a drinking or drug problem, the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center can help. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Beaumont, Texas. '.'A r.V'" In addition to the minutes pub­ lished above, the SIU received offi­ cial ships minutes from the following conuAoa Minor sa-iAnOi su-uum apiaaa SU-UUm UAVIGATOn su-uum PAOTK su-uum m»na '• MflMliff Digest of Ships Msstings . 4/ fko Mhwing ships minutos m just a sampling of the manp moating nports the SlU foceives Ottih month horn its amunil the woriil. Ships minutos anm^od hy the Union's Contrua UopatUnont, nose issues requiring attention or rosaluthn are addressed hy the Uniott upon nce^t of the slnps minutes. PRESIDENT TAYLOR (under charter to Waterman), December 11—Chair­ man Joe Moore, Secretary Lee de Parlier, Educational Director Lauren Bryant. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. The ship delivered a full load of bagged wheat to Ethiopia as part of the famine relief. It was the third such trip for the President Tay­ lor. There is no news yet about the next cargo, if any. The vessel will arrive in Jacksonville, Fla. on the 13th for repairs and payoff. At that time, it was stressed that members go to the Union hall and vote for the election of our Union officials. The educational director noted that there are a number of younger members in this crew and they should be urged to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. It was requested that those members watching TV in the lounge try to keep the noise level down as watchstanders rooms are in the area. The steward asked the Union to see the company about providing a daily news sheet and sport scores since the Armed Forces Radio Service has gone satellite and no longer broad­ casts shortwave. The deck crew was thanked by the steward delegate for cleaning up the messroom in the morning. And a vote of thanks was returned to the steward and chief ing a heavy roll. The ship had to return to 'Yokohama after being at sea for two days. Scotty held up really well, thanks to the support he received from a lot of the crew. All crewmembers were cautioned to watch out for their safety aboard ship. The bosun urged all eligible Seafarers to consider the opportuni­ ties available at Piney Point to up­ grade their skills. Information on courses and schedules is available in each month's Seafarers LOG. The educational director reported that there is a rumor going around the ship stating that Union members "have lost the one day and a quarter for every day after 3,()()0 in the pen­ sion." [Vice President "Red" • Campbell responded that these ru­ mors are unfounded. There is no change in the rule since it was pro­ posed by the members attending the Crew's Conference in Piney Point in April 1984. The credit of an addi­ tional quarter day applies to all days worked after June 16, 1984, above 3,000 days.) One minute of silence was stood in memory of our de­ parted brothers and sisters. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for all their hard work. SENATOR (Coordinated Caribbean Transport), January 22—Chairman I'-' WANT TO BE HEARD? " ' '-y /I Send your Letters-to-the-Editor, articles, photographs, cartoons" and questions to the LOG.' • : • Politics is Porkchops Contribute to SPAD .V i %j �CHARLES L. ALDRIDGE MSG Pensioner Charles L. Aldridge, 74, passed away on No­ vember 12, 1988 at the Gardena Memorial Hospital in Los Ange­ les, Calif. Brother Aldridge be­ longed to the Sailors Union of the Pacific and later the Marine Cooks and Stewards. He began sailing in 1951 and retired in March 1978, Seafarer Aldridge is survived by his sister, Rebecca A. Thomas of Los Angeles. W-m ; / '• .I'--' ^ '• •' " • •, i'"' ' ' •• •' '• GERARD ARREDONDO Gerard Arredondo, 31, died Oc­ tober 18, 1988. He joined the SIU in July 1979 in the port of Piney Point, Md. Seaman Arre­ dondo sailed in the steward de­ partment on many Sea-Land ships. Brother Arredondo at­ tended Cook & Baker Classes at SHLSS in Piney Point in No­ vember 1987, MSG Firefighting in December 1987, Sea Lift Op­ erations and Maintenance course in January 1988 and Chief Cook classes in April 1988. Seafarer Arredondo was bom in East Chicago, Ind. and resided in San Pedro, Calif. Surviving is his mother Evelia Arredondo of San Pedro. KATHRYN McFAUL ELDER MCS Pensioner Kathryn McFaul Elder, 87, died December 31, 1988 at Whidbey General Hospi­ tal in Coupeville, Wash. She be­ longed to the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and retired in March 1969. Yeoman Elder was bom in Wisconsin. She sailed with Oceanic Steamship Lines and Matson. Services were held at Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor, Wash. She is survived by her son, Hiel Van Campen of Oak Harbor. M- x'V - V-f V • •iSrV'.#::l, • - •-'»- .• JAMES W. GALLOWAY James W. Gallo­ way, 51, died Jaituary 24, 1989. He was born in Winches­ ter, Va. and re­ sided in Berryville, Va. Brother Galloway joined the SIU in September 19M in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department and last sailed as Quartermaster. He sailed with Puerto Rico Marine Management and Interocean Management. Seaman Galloway served in the U.S. Navy and the Virginia Na­ tional Guard. He is survived by /Hfis widow, Mary Taylor Gallo­ way, and a nephew. Randy Rog­ ers. Funeral Services were held at Omps Funeral Home in Win­ chester. MARVIN G. JOHNSON Pensioner Marvin G. Johnson, 71, died January 23, 1989 at the Presbyterian Medical Center in San Francisco, Calif. Brother Johnson belonged to the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union and he sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He shipped primarily with Matson and retired in June 1978. He served in the U.S. military from 1942 to 1952. Brother John­ son was born in Texas and re­ sided in Hay ward, Calif, for 20 years. Surviving is his widow, Leila Johnson. Funeral services were held at the Thompson Fu­ neral Home, and burial took place at the Valley Home Ceme­ tery in Escalon, Calif. JOSEPH MOUTON Pensioner Joseph Mouton, 79, died January 31, 1989. He joined the SIU in Octo­ ber 1972 in the port of San Francisco. Prior to that time he was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. Brother Mouton sailed in the steward department and re­ tired in March 1985. He resided in San Francisco. Brother Mou­ ton was born in Louisiana and served in the U.S. Army from February 1941 to April 1946. Surviving is his sister, Lilian L. Mouton of Greydan, La. RICHARD F. ROBERTS Pensioner Richard F. Roberts, 61, died February 2, 1989. Brother Roberts joined the SIU in October 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. and sailed in the deck department. He last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Producer. Brother Roberts served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. He was born in Michigan. Sur­ viving is his brother Donald E. Roberts of Three Rivers, Mich. JOHN P. O'TOOLE Pensioner John P. OToole, 69, passed away February 1, 1989 at his home in Baltimore, Md. Brother OToole joined the SIU in April 1953 in the port of Balti­ more. Born in Maryland, Sea­ man OToole sailed in the engine department and retired in 1975. Surviving is his widow, Dorothy L. OToole. Funeral services were held at the George F. Gonce Funeral Home, and burial took place at Glen Haven Me­ morial Park in Glen Bufnie, Md. BILLY RAY SCOTT Billy Ray Scott, 60, died January 2, 1989. He be­ gan sailing in 1953 and joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Scott sailed in the deck department and served as Ship's Chairman on the vessels. Seadarer Scott attended the Edu­ cation Conference at Piney Point in 1972; completed both the Bo­ sun's Recertificjation course at Piney Point and the MSG Firefighting School at Earle, N.J. in 1976. Bosun Scott was born in Texas and was resident of Cali­ fornia. He is survived by his widow. Donna Jean Scott of Compton, Calif. ISIDORE C. WEISBROT Pensioner Isi­ dore C. "Curly" Weisbrot, 68, passed away De­ cember 8, 1988 at Tulane Uni­ versity Medical Center in New Orleans, La. Brother Weisbrot joined the SIU in September 1955 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. After retirement in August 1981, he worked as a volunteer bar-tender at dinners in the SIU hall. Seaman Weisbrot was born in New York and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is his brother. Jack Weisbrot of Camarillo, Calif. Inland JOHN O. JOHANSEN Pensioner John O. Johansen, 95, died January 3, 1989 at the Palm Garden Nursing Home in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He joined the In­ land Boatman's Union of the SIU in June 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Prior to this time Brother Johansen had sailed as a derrick captain for Philadelphia Derrick & Salvage Corp. and Merritt Chapman & Scott Corp. Brother Johansen retired in Feb­ ruary 1963. He was born in Fredrikstad, Norway; became a U.S. citizen and resided in Phila­ delphia. Funeral services were held at Aycock Funeral Home in Jensen Beach, Fla. and burial took place at the All Saints Cemetery in Jensen Beach. Sur­ viving is his daughter, Anne Schwartz of Port St. Lucie, Fla. ARVID VALENTINE KUUN Pensioner Arvid V. Kuun, 81, passed away on September 19, 1988 in Bayside Hospital in Vir­ ginia. Brother Kuun was born in Estonia and made his home in Virginia. He retired as a Captain with Curtis Bay, the company he began working for in 1948. Brother Kuun is buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Nor­ folk, Va. Survivors include his wife, Eleonara Klaus Kuun of Virginia Beach, Va. and daugh­ ter, Aimi Kuun Brown of Flagler Beach, Fla. dan. La., Brother Lege joined the Union in Port Arthur, Texas in 1964. Brother Lege worked in the steward department for Higman and Slade towing compa­ nies. He made Louisiana his home. Surviving Lege are his widow, Margie Lege, and his daughter Linda. JAMES MURRAY Brother James Murray, 83, passed away in late 1988. Brother Murray joined the Rail­ road Marine division of the Union in 1963 when he worked in the deck department of Erie Lackawanna. Born in Liverpool, England, Brother Murray later made New York City his home. He is survived by his wife Jane Murray of New York City. ANTHONY ORLANDO Fisherman Anthony Orlando, 76, died December 12, 1988 in Bev­ erly Hospital, Beverly, Mass. Brother Orlando fished out of the port of Gloucester, Mass. and retired before the merger. Brother Orlando is survived by his wife, Jeannie Orlando of Gloucester. ARIEVISSER Pensioner Arie Visser, 75, passed away in late 1988. Brother Visser was bom in Rot­ terdam and made Baltimore his home. He joined the Union in 1960 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Visser shipped in the steward department. He worked primarily for Harbor Towing and later Interstate Oil. Surviving Brother Visser is his wife, Eliza­ beth Visser. TOLIVER P. WARD Brother Toliver P. Ward, 71, passed away in late 1988. Brother Ward joined the Union in 1964 in the port of St. Louis. He worked in the engine depart­ ment of Inland Tugs Co. and later ACBL. Bom in Spartenburg, S C., Brother Ward made his home in Pearlington, Miss. Prior to joining the SIU, Brother Ward had been a member of MEBA. Surviving Brother Ward are his widow Nona and chil­ dren, Jeren D. Williamson and Donna F. Oman. CHARLES YATES Brother Charles Yates, 64, passed away in late 1988. Brother Yates joined the Union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Brother Yates worked in the deck department of G & H Tow­ ing. Born in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Brother Yates made his home in Houston. Brother Yates also shipped briefly in the SIU Deepsea District in 1950. Correction JOSEPH O. LEGE Joseph O. Lege, 67, passed away in late 1988. Bom in Guey- The January LOG incorrectly spelled the last name of Brother Theodore Macris. �iiV y^'Yi - ---.^-/'V' •'ip - 'T >?•, • ,c ••• -V ' • muatcH, I9S9 Khngmt Mtshf . ..oo Apnl—June 1989 , The following is the current course schedule for April—June 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. ^ The course schedule may change to reflect the membership s and industry s needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when atten^ng SHLSS. QMED—Any Rating Refrigeration Systems, Maint. & Operations Refrigerated Contitoers Advanced Maint Variable Speed DC Drives Welding IMesel Engine Technology Hydraulics Electro-hydraulics Pumproom Maint. & 0|ra All students in the Engine and Steward Sealift Familiarization at the end of their Completion Date Check-In Pate May 15 June 23 Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Able Seaman First Class Pilot (Organiied self study) Radar Refresher/Renewal Radar Recertification Tankerman Lifeboat June 9 May 15 May 12 May 1 June 9 May 29 April 14 April 3 a sepa«.e-course, bu. may b4 «.Ken white Stoworrf Uptn^ Comes All Steward Upgrading Courses are open<nded. Contact the Adnussions Office for Starting dates. All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift FamUiarizatkm at the end of their regular course. ^ Address. Telephone. (Zip Code) (State) I* Completipn Date Com The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABAE) English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3 \ Apn^ i 25 12 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be.offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) April 10 April 14 College Piegnm Completion Date Check-In Date Course NoD CPR: • Yes No • No • — — Primary Language Spoken. (Street) (City)' : Departments will have 2 weeks of regular cou^ Date Available for training —_— Date of Birth. Mo-ZDay/Year (Middle) ••id' Check-In Date Firefighting: • Yes Upgruding Appiicution (First) July 7 May 12 June 2 March 31 April 28 June 30 May 12 Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes SiAFARiRS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP (Last) June 12 April 3 May 8 March 6 April 4 May 22 April 3 AIBE/ESL Lifeboat Preparatiwi Course April 10 April 28 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the ""egu^ar Lifeboat course is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whosb first Jang^ge is not English, and seafarers who have been out of schooljorajongt^^ & Maint. Course. Name. July 7 May 12 Adult Edutation Courses Detk UpgmilHig Crams Course ApH117 April 3 (Area Code) Lakes Member • Deep Sea Member • Pacific • Inland Waters Member • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. DATE OF DATE RATING DISCHARGE SHIPPED HELD VESSEL •' 'i.L Book #- Social Security #. Department. Seniority- • Yes Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: Home Port 1 Am inleresled in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. • No — • Yes DATE. SIGNATURE- DECK • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steani or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Hectro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No IransporUlioa wW be onlcss yoo prcscnl orisiaal receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 > -- �i»eiyr:isB?.av5:fiaj^aK.'fe: jjtei StAFAKRS LOG Vif-' AURT sui mm SAm mm PIAHS BIG BUCKS 4 crack watchdog unit which monitors medical and hospital bills submitted for care of Sea­ farers and their families is saving the SlU Welfare Plan hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Thanks to the constant vigi­ lance and expertise of the SIU's medical audit staff, the enor­ mous savings on improper and erroneous billings help to assure the Welfare Plan's continued sol­ vency. Money trimmed from bills in this manner is then avail­ able for proper and legitimate expenses. With hospitalization and medi­ cal expenses reaching all time highs, the SIU's Welfare Plan pays out millions of dollars a year to cover treatment of Sea­ farers and their families. In Jan­ uary of this year, the medical audit staff reviewed close to $500,000 in medical bills of members. As a result of inten­ sive investigation, detective work and battling with hospitals and doctors, the SIU medical audit staff pared $45,000 from the bills that otherwise would have gone through undetected. Dr. Maria Dumlao, who heads the medical audit team, and her two assistants, Mary Warren and Pat Ametti, both nurses, flag ev­ ery bill that looks suspicious or is in the high figures. Then with the benefit of their medical back­ grounds and knowledge, they thoroughly examine every item and intensively check out all facts. A stirring example of how Dr. Dumlao and her staff perform was demonstrated recently when bills were submitted for treat­ ment of an SIU member who was hospitalized with heart problems. ;• 'JJ-'r w''' ' '•'; / r- 'v'"- fm.# ' 4i^ charges. In many cases. Dr. Dumlao says they will negotiate for more acceptable charges. She recommends that SIU members, for their own protec­ tion, especially if they face hos­ pitalization, should check the SIU Welfare Plan booklet to see what is covered and the extent of its benefits. The booklets are available at all SIU halls, or may be obtained by writing to the Administrator, SIU Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. rouRmam IMis-siii nxusaf isMff/NQNir When the Plans receive a mescal bill the SIU's medical audit staff automatically investigates the charges to make sure the Union and the member are not being overcharged. Above, (L-R), Pat Ametti, Dr. Maria Dumlao and Mary Warren, who comprise the aueUt staff, look over a bill. During the course of his treat­ ment, a pacemaker was inserted in his chest to keep his heart . beating in regular rhythm. When the Seafarers patient was dis­ charged from the hospital, a bill was submitted for hospitaliza­ tion, surgical procedures and the pacemaker. The charge for the pacemaker was listed on the bill at $21,000. The bill, of course, was sub­ ject to the scrutiny of Dr. Dumlao's medical audit team and, not liking what they saw, the team went to work. "Pacemakers," they agreed, "don't cost $21,000." They took a hard look at the other charges. A direct call to the manufac­ turer revealed that the pace­ maker sold for $4,850. Dr. Dum­ lao got on the phone to the hospital and demanded to know 80 IN HOUSE CO-SPONSOR BAN ON ALASKA OIL EXPORT CONGRSSS MOm ON JdASRR on aPORTBRM S lU-backed legislation to indef­ initely extend the ban on the export of Alaskan oil has won more then 80 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. The SIU is playing a major role in the campaign to keep this valuable cargo and energy re­ source from foreign exploitation. Now, all the oil from Alaska must be transported on U.S.-flag tankers. The SIU is fighting to keep the U.S.-flag requirement. The representatives, from all around the country, are backing the bill (HR 567) which would protect hundreds of SIU jobs on the tankers working in the Alas­ kan oil trade. The oil from the 49th state has saved West Coast consumers bil­ how a $4,850 pacemaker could be billed at $21,000. Moreover, she wouldn't approve payment. As a result of the audit staffs work, the Seafarer's bill was re­ duced by $16,000, a substantial salute to the efforts of Dr. Dum­ lao and Nurses Warren and Arnetti. In 1988, the medical audit unit Was able to reduce the bills sub­ mitted by hospitals and doctors by $358,000. During the four years the audit system has been operating. Dr. Dumlao says they have developed "a good idea of which hospitals are pretty straightforward and the ones you have to watch carefully." Doctors' fees are watched just as closely. In most cases where fees are questioned, the audit team is successful in winning agreement to reductions in the r HE SIU's medical audit unit saves you and the Union Welfare Plan hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. You can do the same, on a smaller scale, and put some money back in your pocket for your efforts. The program is called Self Auditing and it applies to hospital bills under $10,000. Here's how to participate: * Make sure the hospital gives you a daily bill which includes all your charges. * Take a close look at the bill. If you think you are being charged for medi­ cation, treatments or tests you did not receive, contact the Welfare Plan's medical audit staff. * After the medical audit unit contacts the hospital, and the hospital agrees a mistake was made and takes it off the bill, you will receive 25 percent of the savings, up to $500. Monitoring your hospital bills will pay off. Studies show that more than 90 per­ cent of all hospital bills contain some kind of error. The medical audit staff has drawn up some guidelines to use in checking hospi­ tal bills. If you are interested in receiving a copy, contact the Medical Audit Unit, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. m RIDGE SHIP'S COmmEE lions of dollars at the gas pumps, decreased the nation's reliance on imported oil and preserved a domestic merchant fleet. New Exploration of Oil In a related development, the SIU is backing a bill introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) which would allow careful and tightly regulated oil exploration in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR). Exploration of the ANWR would show if there are large and valuable oil reserves there, which could be used to replace North Slope oil, which is ex­ pected to dwindle in the coming years. The administration supports the careful exploration of the ANWR, but some environmental groups, have said they will fight any exploration in the ANWR. In Long Beach, Calif., the big tanker Bay Ridge (Bay Tankers Inc.) paid off after a voyage from Alaska. The Bay Ridge is one of many SlU-crewed tankers which depends on the Alaskan oil run. Pictured above is the Ship's Committee. They are (I. to r.) Deck Delegate Abdul AH, Engine Delegate Alex Stankewiscz, Bosun Terrel Anderson, Steward Delegates Aedulaziz Omar and Jack Spencer and Engine Delegate Angeleo Psomos. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GOOD YEAR SEEN FOR LAKES JOBS MTD URGES PROMPT ACTION TO BOLSTER AMERICAN-FLAG MERCHANT MARINE SUMMARY OF MTD ACTIONS SIU WEST COAST FISHERMAN CATCH RECORD TUNA IRVING BROWN DIES: LED FIGHT AGAINST COMMIES IN POST-WAR EUROPE EASTERN’S BAD MANAGEMENT PROVOKES MACHINISTS STRIKE INFORMATION ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING SIU SUIT AGAINST DRUG TESTING NEARS HEARING MEMORIAL TO HONOR SEAMEN LOST IN U.S. WARS FIRST SIU RUN FOR GREEN VALLEY STEWARDS GRADUATE ADVANCED CLASS ALERT SIU UNIT SAVES MEDICAL PLANS BIG BUCKS 80 IN HOUSE CO-SPONSOR BAN ON ALASKA OIL EXPORT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 3 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/dbe7716627c1dfba4f057844804d9a84.PDF 09398b52cf6014045d3f47015612e2a9 PDF Text Text ..W,, OFFiaAt ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTlRNATlOlliAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO TAX TIPS TOR SIAMTN SEAE^KERS SIU members and their a families receive quality medical care in San Francisco. r he LOG, continuing a tradi­ tion of providing valuable in­ formation to SIU members, cov­ ers important tax information in this issue. 5 Harry Lundeberg School a offers new course in Marine Electronics. 4 O Your rights under H £$ a COBRA, the new health care Jaw. WHAT'S NIWIH 1988? TAX LAW CHANGES TO APPLY TO THE 1988 RmPN Reduced Tax Rates Effective 1988 there are only two tax rates, 15% and 28%. The tax table and tax rate schedules use the reduced rates—with a phaseout of the lowest rate for higher income individuals. Increased Deduction for Exemptions The deduction for each exemp­ tion—for you, your spouse and dependent s-r-has increased to $1,950. Standard Deductions Increased For many individuals, the stan­ dard deduction has increased. Because of this increase, it may be to your benefit to take the standard deduction for 1988 even though you itemized deductions in past years. Interest Deductible On the 1988 return, 40% of per­ sonal interest is deductible. This includes interest on items like car loans and credit cards. Turn to Page 11 for • How to get tax info by phone • Additional Information • 'V 1- >•.» • Volume 51, Number 2 February 1989 '• A''' * • ^ cocc_ 3>t—' —<J>0 oc-'0>:zo 11-t7=0 SIU SPEEDS UP lEGAl PROCESS IN DRUG TESTING SUIT VERSUS DOT JjJ oving swiftly through the leffl gal maze, the SIU has expe­ dited consideration of its drug testing suit against the Depart­ ment of Transportation. As a re­ sult of the SIU's action, and with agreement of the US Justice Department, the federal district court has scheduled immediate consideration of the SIU's case against the US government's mandated drug testing proce­ dures of maritime workers. The union expects the lawsuit against DOT to come before the courts in early March. Avoiding legal delay is vitally important since the govern­ ment's drug testing regulations became law in December of 1988 and must be implemented by June 21, 1989. The lawsuit was jointly filed by the SIU, the Transportation Insti­ tute (TI)—a federation of US-flag shipping companies—and two in­ dividual merchant seamen. The SIU is '^committed to protecting the individual rights of its members . The SIU portion of the case declares an individual's constitu­ tional right to privacy and rights to be free from unreasonable search and seizure are violated Crewed by SIU members, the OMI Columbia (OMl) is one of the 56 US-flag tankers in the Alaska oil trade. The Alaska pipeline was built and US-flag tanker transport has been used becausi%:e United States wanted to rktmn American oil from Alaska reserves for AmericanU:onsumption. %- indefinitely extends the period of time in which.Alaska oil is re­ served for domestic use. Alaska oil, reaching the lower 48 states via pipeline and US-flag tankers, has saved West Coast consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump, decreased our na­ tion's reliance on imported oil and preserved a domestic mer­ chant fleet. by the new drug testing rules. SIU President Mike Sacco ex­ plained, "While we accept our responsibilities to help in pro­ tecting society against the dam­ age done by drug and alcohol abuse, we are also committed to protecting the individual rights of our members and the ability of the industry to stay afloat." TI, voicing the concerns of US-flag shipping companies, as­ serts the testing law forces pri­ vate enterprise to act unwillingly as government agents. In addi­ tion, TI challenges a law which places the cost of administering and implementing drug testing on the employer. TI points out the unfair financial burden placed on beleaguered US operators who compete head-to-head with for­ eign flag companies. Foreign flag vessels are excluded from the drug testing law, while US oper-ators are required to pay for the entire cost of testing, enforce­ ment and reHabilitation, cur­ rently estimated to have a price tag of over two billion dollars. The new drug testing regular tions were part of a last minute push by the Reagan administra­ tion to secure compulsory drug testing of workers in the trans­ portation industry. The Coast Guard, in its haste to meet the administration's timetable, drew up proposals with no considera­ tion of effectiveness or cost. Election-year hysteria added to the lack of reasonable and con­ scientious Congressional debate. COMPAHIES, UNION GET SET TO COMPLY WITH DRUG LAW labile the SIU law suit seeks Iflf to abolish the new drug test­ ing rules, ship operators are re­ quired to prepare for mandatory pre-employment testing which the new regulations dictate must be in place by June 21, 1989. Because SIU members work un­ der a 90 day registration and Continued on page 4 -- - • 2:0/ cooo rr'-<0o -I x O UNWN GIRDS FOR BATTU OVER AUm OIL EXPORT w ashington—The SIU is working to continue the pro­ hibition of exporting Alaska oil. The union began developing its campaign, in conjunction with other groups in the maritime in­ dustry, when there were signs from Congress that legislation would be introduced repealing the ban on Alaska oil export. Alaska oil from the North Slope was reserved for domestic consumption by a provision of the Export Administration Act (EAA). Those who want to ex­ port our oil to Japan and other countries would like to eliminate the U.S.-use-restrictions. The expiration of the EEA in Sep­ tember of 1989 gives export pro­ ponents a chance to push for an opportunity to sell Alaska oil in foreign markets. SIU supported legislation would head export advocates off at the pass. If ^proved. House of Representatives bill No. 567 WS/Df: 4 t-i 'V?! ... '• > —)c/i •-Hc.r" motz' Cj-< CO *2 O •H CO 7-- o o 1 o • CJ (-H . > r" 1 J"""- CO. , o n . m -) a. K-. • U1 OJ o : o- • • • •• • •<; »'• • 'i. �SUFARiKS LOG President's Report A®': •' .'••* •;• • • • -j:;";.. • . Mfo American worker must be more vigilant than he or she 11 who goes to sea for a living, especially when it comes to keeping an eye on the efforts of governmental action. Not only must the Seafaring man and woman be concerned with the im­ pact of the range of social and labor legislation, they must be deeply involved with federal policies and regulations as well as congressional initiatives affecting every aspect of marine trans­ portation. Hardly a day goes by without a decision or action being taken somewhere in Washington that directly touches on the well-being and security of shipboard workers. Besides the Congress and its scores of committees with jurisdiction over maritime matters, there are the government agencies and departments whose ac­ tions can directly influence our job opportunities, our security and the stability of our industry. Departments like Commerce and Transportation and State and Justice and Defense and Inte­ rior. Agencies like the Maritime Administration and the Coast Guard and the Agency for International Development and the Interstate Conunerce Commission and the Office of Management and_Budget, to cite a few. Constant monitoring and vigilance is the order of the day. And our people have to visit with and talk with those who are involved. It is a full plate, which we readily accept because we believe strongly that the Union must keep its eye on Washington and the political and legislative process. No one will do it for us in the manner we think is necessary—by working hard from bell to bell. In addition to the Congress and the agencies, we often have to go into the federal court system to protect the welfare—^and the rights, as in the drug testing case at the moment—of our Union membership. As 1989 gets under way all signs point to a busy calendar in Washington for us in Maritime. With a new administration that has given no sign yet as to what its thinking is in respect to the American flag shipping industry, we are going to have to be on our toes. We must make every effort to convince the administra­ tion and members of Congress that it is in the national interest to revitalize and maintain a strong maritime capability. We must The SID in WMtalnglim IN THE HOPPER • The following bUls have been introduced in the 101st session of Congress. The SIU is carefully tracking legislation which affects membership jobs and rights. : '•^^;;; |;e.v ••' ALASKAN OIL: H.R. 567, which would extend the ban on the export of Alaskan oil indefinitely, was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Howard Wolpe (D-Mich.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Me.). The ban, which is contained in the Export Administration Act (BAA), is scheduled to expire on September 30, 1990. ALIEN STRIKE-BUST­ ERS: Rep. Maige Rou- ••JKi. ir-i'' .V''- • • Volume 51, Number 2 February 1989 'he LOG aSSN0160-2047) is puUished monthly by the S^ifarers Internatioiiai Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at arfHirinnal mailing ofiBces. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LCX}, 5201 Auth Way; Clamp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DIGIorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Ccdlective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campb^; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Giidewefl; Vice President West Coast, Gemge McCartney; Vice Pkesident Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Rpy Mercer. Communicates Department Director, Jessica Smith; Editrn-, Charies Svenson; Managing Editor, Mike Hall; Associate Editors, Max Hall mA Deborah Greene; Design Consultant, Dennis Goris. ~ f also offset the efforts in the opposite direction by opponents of " Yo'^r"ulSn representatives with responsibility for SIU legislaUvrsL governmental matters wUl pay stnct attention to their tasks There wiU be times when the membership can be of asSance on critical issues. On those occasions, all hands will be advised as to how they can help. . oii r.ortc We are intent on improving communications among afl parts-of the union structure. That is one the many ways m which we will be working full time to mice the union an effective force for the well-being and security of Seafarers. Drug Testing It may be repetitive, but we cannot stress the issue of the government's drug testing program too much. If anyone is won­ dering why plans are being made now to comply with the order to have a testing procedure in place, it is because the program has to be in operation by June 21. _ However, we have questioned the government s action and we are party to a suit in Federal Court to halt the testing on the grounds that it can violate the privacy rights of Seafarers. We of course, support the notion that the drug issue should be dealt with, but the present scheme not only threatens a member's right but also puts US-flag ships at a serious competitive disad­ vantage, since the ship operators must pay for all costs, and foreign-flag ships are not required to comply with the order. Unfortunately, the Department of Transportation issued its or­ ders without any consultation with the industry nor did it gather any figures to justify its extreme actions. It would have been intelligent to have explored the matter with those involved—the union and the ship owner—in an effort to arrive at a reasonable solution. Since it didn't, in our minds we had no alternative but to seek a stay and have the issue put back on the drawing board. kema (R-N.J.) has introduced H.R. 285, which would prevent aliens from assuming the jobs of striking air and maritime indus­ try employees. ANWR: Rep. Don Young (R-Ak.) introduced H.R. 49, which would authorize devel­ opment of the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR). Leg­ islation which would prohibit ^ such development has also been introduced in the House. CARGO PREFERENCE: During the past several sessions of Congress, cargo pref­ erence has proven to be a con­ tentious issue. It is expected to be one in this session as well. Several bills have already been introduced. Two, H.R. 440 and H.R. 444, were introduced by Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.). They would provide for fuller compliance of existing cargo preference laws. A third bill, H.R. 597, would repeal the 1985 compromise reached between maritime and agriculture groups. Introduced by Rep. James Oberstar (DMirm.), it would repeal the extra 25 percent U.S.-flag requirement for humanitarian food aid and the Great Lakes ports allocation. MARITIME EMIS­ SIONS: Rep. A1 Swift (DWash.) has introduced H.R. 99. The bill contains language pro­ hibiting states from regulating marine emissions until federal regulations are promulgated. MERCHANT MARINE MEMORIALS: Rep. He­ len Bentley (R-Md.) has intro­ duced H.R. 441, which would permit vessels from the National Defense Reserve Force (NDRF) to be sold and used for merchant marine memorials. WWII VETERANS: Rep. Jack Fields (D-Tex.) has introduced H.R. 44, which would clarify the eligibility re­ quirements for veterans status for World War II seamen. Sea­ men servirig before Dec. 31, 1946 would be eligible to apply. The legislation would also permit the transfer of title of obsolete NDRF ships for mer­ chant marine memorial projects. : SIX Miw KimBEK mrniD n HOUSE MEKHMHT HUdNHE COEIMmEE Six new members have been named to the House Merchant Marine Committee. Republicans assigned Rep. James M. Inhofe (Okl.) and Porter Gross (Fla.) to take over two of the six vacan­ cies that had been left open. Democrats named to the Com­ mittee include Greg Laughlin (Tex.), Nita Lowey (N.Y.), Frank Palone (N.J.J and Jolene Unsoeld (Wash.). -'vA- ... ^ •' �FSBRUAKY, 1989 SlU tKDiaU. PUN BIG SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO HFAITH UNIT SERVICES 1200 IN 1988 S an Francisco—Quality health care, individual attention and administrative efficiency were enjoyed by 1,200 SIU members and their families who used St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco in 1988. St. Mary's was designated a Prefered Provider Organization (PPO) in October of 1987 by the Chief Cook, added, "I've re­ ceived a very good, complete exam. The St. Ma^'s st^ has been very responsive and help­ ful." St. Mary's Hospital and Medi­ cal Center opened the Compre­ hensive Health Center, also known as the "Howard Street Clinic," to meet the needs of SIU members and dependents. The Howard Street Clinic con­ ducts required pre-employment and annual physicals for mem­ bers as well as providing out­ patient care and administering examinations and tests. St. Mary's assi^ed Pamela Fallo to the position of Clinic Administrator. Ms. Fallo comes to the Howard Street Clinic with a total of fifteen years of medical experience, nine of which were spent as nurse practitioner in the field of internal medicine. Com­ menting on her clinic experience over the past fifteen months, Ms. "St. Mary's is the best clinic I've visited. I've been treated very well.99 —^Alphonso Davis, Steward and SIU Member :^S|5-'y, To a member, a PPO means one health center which understands the needs of his or her family. population." In addition to being refered to the Howard Street Clinic, Sea­ farers and family members are occasionally sent to St. Mary's main location for specialized testing or hospital admittance. St. Mary's is one of the largest hospitals in San Francisco. Founded in 1857, it has 531 hos- St. Mary's offers many unique services. The hospital's Western Heart Institute gives the most technologically advanced care available to cardiac patients. Special programs have been es­ tablished for seniors. St. Mary's extra touch can be seen in the wide range of additional mater­ nity services the medical center Seafarers Welfare Plan (SWP). The SWP's PPO program is designed to establish an ongoing relationship with one provider of health care in a geographic area. To a member, a PPO means one health center which understands the needs of a seaman and his or her family. The PPO's, in turn, become familiar with the SIU's welfare plan resulting in more responsive administrative proce­ dures. As demonstrated by St. Mary's, the program provides first-rate medical care with an extra touch for SIU members and their families. Seafarers have welcomed the San Francisco PPO. "St. Mary's is the best clinic I've visited. I've been treated very well," said Steward Alphonso Davis. Adel Ibrahiin, APL Steward and Fallo said, "I enjoy working with the SIU membership and their families. As a group they are personable and very interest­ ing. The staff here receives cards and gifts from around the worid sent by SIU patients. Seamen have very basic concerns about their health and their life situa­ tions. It is very rewarding to woilc with this type of patient $:• pital beds, hundreds of physi­ cians on staff practicing in all areas of medicine and Offers a wide range of health care and social services. Deborah Kleinberg, Associate Counsel for the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan, explained why the SIU chose St. Mary's. "We looked at many hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area and St. Mary's was one of the finest. St. Mary's truly has the interests of every patient at heart. The hos­ pital h^ worked closely with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. We've established an excellent working relationship which has resulted in effective administration and a very high level of quality health care. ; • 7 J,: iSv,!; • Nurse Sandra Sprii^ynan (left) and Administrator FaUo (right) consult on test results. Other SWP design^ed PPO's in­ clude: Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu and Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. The PPO's purpose is to bring the best pos­ sible medical care and operating efficiency to SIU members and . • -rtj-' Lab technician Susanna Israel studies a Nood sam^. provides: labor, delivery and re­ covery in one room; a free con­ sultation with an obstetrician; 24-hour hot line for patient ques­ tions; personal nursing care; free pre-natal classes; 24-hour con­ sultation with neonatal doctors; discounts on maternity clothes and "craving coupons" which offer discounts on food. For additional information on St. Mary's services, programs and classes, call the St. Mary's Health Connection number: (415) 750-5785. PROVIDERS IN OTHER Mm - ;#'- ' Af-. By SIU arrangement, Seafarers in the San Francisco Bay area are getting quality medical care for themselves and their families through the novel Prefered Provider Organiziotion. , "o,- ^i,.:'ii:-'^i. • '•Xf E. their families. If you have any comments on the PPO program, please let us know. Write to PPO Coordinator; SIU Head­ quarters—4th Floor; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. ?• •'V '• • -mr'g- . i �'sgAir^;; - ISv¥«tSSS»li ,-;i-ll'..V,-s.-v •l.tT'i-idr-. •.;• / J/. 1 -V, '"' :• ,. • ."• 4 •' vC." •''j-fi, • 'rv;?K ';>t-„. ' •-,/ I _i I \JPT'. .<W^- J"/' FINK SHIP UPDATE r lURRONE TO HUD SlU WKHINGTON OPEMTIONS Micholas J. Marrone, a SeaIw farer who graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship and sailed as an AB, has been appointed Director of the SIU's Department of Congressional and Government Relations. Marrone has gained an under­ standing of the goals and objec­ tives of the maritime industry through his experiences both as an SlU member and representa­ tive, and as an professional in the industry. ^er signing off his last two ships—the SS Overseas Marilyn (Maritime Overseas) and the SS George Withe (Waterman)Marrone served as Port Agent in Piney Point, and taught a course in industrial relations at the school. He also worked as an SIU port official in St. Louis and Paducah, Kentucky. For two and one-half years Marrone was a marketing repre­ sentative for American President Lines in St. Louis. In 1985 he Nkk Marrone, Hu SIU's new Director of Congressional and Governmental Relations, meets witit Ed Welch, chief counsel for the Home Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee. accepted a position with Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. as sen­ ior account executive, and later was promoted to District Man­ ager for Sales and Operations. As head of the Seafarers legis­ lative and political arm, Marrone will execute the Union's political goals and legislative agenda. wo months after the original sailing date, the troubledogged Ocean Challenger (Bel­ mont VLCCII, Inc.) finaUy is on its way to Pakistan. The fink ship's difficulties have included a levy of $640,000 in government fines for not meeting the agreedupon sailing date, a court or­ dered payment of $725,000 to a tank-cleaning company. Coast Guard halting of the loading process until oil leaks were cleared and a lawsuit filed jointly by the SIU and other maritime interests. Ocean Chal­ lenger's bad luck rubbed off on one of its tank-cleaning compa­ nies. Houston Ship, Inc., hired by Belmont, was slapped with a $278,000 fine for using illegal al­ iens in the tank-cleaning opera­ tion. The Ocean Challenger, a 260,000 deadweight-ton super­ tanker, was awaMed a U.S. gov­ ernment contract to carry grain to Pakistan. Pakistani officials have voiced concern about the Ocean Challenger's size. Not only does the coun^ not have enough storage facilities for such huge amounts of wheat arriving at one time, but there are also no ports capable of berthing the supertanker. The grain must be shuttled to shore. The court challenge by die SIU and other maritime groups still leaves the controversial Ocean Challenger's fature in doubt. S KUWAm TANKERS UNDER US-FUG •:'ffy'- 'y "-•. ••:r-•¥ :-r ••••: : •>'. • .••, ffnTnTim •_ ' .' 5!1. '-tV'--. - Mi./r SPAD Means Security Contribute Now! 0' .; NEW DOT SECRiTARY PROHIUSES STRONG US-FLAG MERCHANT MARINE 'i ' •" ''•""r{:r^,y:,^ ;. T. . -IL-. . Vrj5i:5iTA'<-,^W5l^'^ it, -• 7r !^4 I ; ,. • '•. '• ., - ' ••, . S amuel Skinner, President Bush's designee for Secretary of the Department of Transpor­ tation (DOT), pledged to work towards implementing a national transportation policy that would include a strong US-flag mer­ chant marine. Speaking at a confirmation hearing held by the Senate Com­ mittee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Skinner agreed to implement existing cargo preference staitutes and preserve the integrity of the Jones Act. Noting that "cooperation be­ tween government and industry is long overdue," Skinner prom­ ised to examine the report issued by the President's Commission on Merchant Marine and De­ fense and foUow up on its rec­ ommendations. When asked about reform of the liner subsidy program. Skin­ ner said the way the program is presently structured posed prob­ lems for the industry. "It does not appear to provide sufficient operating flexibility in a rapidly changing market, and it lacks in­ centives for cost efficiency that are adequate to make the US fleet competitive in the worid market." Conunenting on a proposal to build US-flag vessels overseas. Skinner said he had not yet had time to review the proposal, but "there is no question that ship­ building and associated indus­ tries are essential mobilization resources. Skinner consented to review a campaign commitment by Presi­ dent Bush to name an executive branch maritime liaison to coor­ dinate the vmious federal mari­ time programs and to serve as an advisor on military sealift. Skinner, a former US prosecu­ tor, told the committee he is in full agreement with the new drug testing regulations enacted in the last days of the Reagan adminis­ tration. l^ashington—^The Maritime WW Administration officially re­ ceived a request to allow five of the eleven reflated Kuwaiti tankers to remain under the American flag. Last month the SIU and other maritime interests were advised by Mar Ad that the application was imminent. At that time, the SIU also learned that full US • crewing of the vessels would take 10 months. The SIU favors immediately crewing the tankers, citing the availability of qualified US personnel. The SIU condemned the gov­ ernment for, once again, drag­ ging its feet on this issue. cfmrum, ums RCUY PUN fOR DRUG ffiSnNG ' yM- continued from page I shipping system, it will be neces­ sary to begin pre-employment drug testing in March, 90 days before the implementation date. Under the new drug testing regulations, shipping companies are legally obligated to hire em­ ployees who have been screened and cleared of any drug use be­ ginning June 21, 1989. The oper­ ator must be able to prove the employee has been tested some­ time in the 6 months prior to signing on. As a result, commencing in March, before being dispatched to a vessel, an SIU member will have to have the necessary proof of drug clearance. To make the process as convenient as possi­ ble, SIU clinics will serve as col­ lection sites for the drug screen exams. The law requires all anal­ ysis of test samples be con­ ducted by laboratories approved by the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA). Test out­ comes will be sent to a Medical Review Officer. The individuals working as Medical Review Offi­ cers will be agreed upon jointly by the union and the employer. To ensure fair and equitable testing, to reduce chances of er­ rors in reporting of results and to prevent unwarranted dissemina­ tion of information, the SIU cur­ rently has its legal counsel work­ ing with medical professionals examining NIDA approved labo­ ratories, studying testing proce­ dures and drawing up guidelines which will protect and preserve the member's rights during the drug testing process. ••'•cA '% �Wmi FCBRUARY 1989 - - ^ , •;• .'^'•--r-- •'- •/''iV.WaKS'. -ft . H •.'31 , ?' -'is'-" Harry Lundeberg School of Soamanship I. i, ^ RIVERBOAT SAFETY IS TOR PRIORITY pects of the crewmembers' train­ ing was to learn that safety was their responsibility 24-hours a day. "I've learned a lot about safety and concern for others that 1 didn't take^into considera­ tion before. 1 now have the Sense of responsibility and con­ sideration for every individual Delta Queen crewmembers, left to riffU, first row. Bill Collins, Brian Murray, Alonat. Talbert; second row, Arturo Nunez, Edward Goodman, Blake Ingraham; Mrd row. Instructor Jim Moore, WUUam Pritas and Bobby Shepherd. Queen, they do it for the com­ fort and relaxation a slow cruise along the Mississippi brings. he Seafarers Harry Lundeberg S( School of Seamanship is proud to announce the creation of a new position: Marine Elec­ tronics Technician. The Marine Electronics Technician will be able to repair the complex electronics equipment found aboard ship. Advances in technology have brought automation to the maritime industry, and these ad­ vances have established a heed for trained persons in order to keep this sophisticated equipfhent in top operating condition. ' To satisfy foe need for trained technicians, foe school has es­ tablished foe Marine Electronics Techniciah course at foe Lundei^erg Sch^ FOint, Md. This is rn intensive eight-week course in AC and I>G theory, basic and advanced Olcetronic circmts, digital logicy a^ and trouble-shOotihg. There will as well. be hands-on e:q)e^ Startiiig MeuOh 20, this new course will be taught by Russell Levin, M.S., who has n^ yeara of teaching experience and an excellent background in elec­ tronics. Applicants fOr this course will have had some background in al­ gebra and will have demon- I-"'-'"-'- . • What they probably don't real­ ize is, that ^ong with the good meals and fine service, the SIU crew on the Delta Queen is looking out for their safety, 24 hours a day. To make sure safety onboard America's last authentic riverboat is first rate, the SIU has set up a special program for Delta Queen crewmembers at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The three-week course in­ cluded sessions in basic deck seamanship and safety, with hands-on use of standard deck •-/l-i'". r "•••f-'.'.' "•••'' • ' Crewmembers practice tying knots. This is the second year of the special training for the Delta Queen crewmembers. The train­ ing will continue to ensure the safe and smooth operation of one of America's floating historic landmarks. NEW MARINE OEORONICS IJfhen most people board the historic, SlU-crewed Delta rrhi ,'•'' onboard my vessel,'' said Stew­ ard Joseph Blake Ingraham. Brian Murray and Albert Talbert equipment. First aid and CPR were covered. Students also learned firefighting techniques, damage control procedures and water survival. One of the most important as- Aboard the Sonny Simmons. SIU School Oraduatos ••A-' M. n \iWm nuf^yearsp^ field, Russitil Levin Will teach the new Marine Electronics Technician coune id Piney PoiWt. strated a technical ability. Appli­ cants who do not meet the requirements will still be consid­ ered on an individual basis. Once a student passes the course, he or she should be able to sit for the Federal Communi­ cations Commission's exam for General Radiotelephone Opera­ tors' License with Radar En­ dorsement. No knowledge of Morse Code is required. For more information about this course, please contact the Lundeberg School at (301) 9940010, ext. 274. ->g I AM INTERESTED ''T- ••;:••' .r",-r'p:''" '. '••'' ••-• (This is not a formal application) >"'• ••r •'•'• " ' "I;-: :i o ff; r:t'^ • O.yV;'^h-' " !v' • wm' i' Please put me on your list as interested in future enrollment in the new Marine Electronics Technician course. Name f I I (L«a) (Rrsi) { Telephone RJ. Johnson, Irving Tacoronti, Jr., Alfred DiSimone, Juan E. Iglesias, Jack E. Pegram, Jr., Muhammed Saleh, Jose A. Gonzalez, James D. Templeton, Jr., Johnny August. ; •'•• Dept. ^ "-••• availab^ A recent graduating class of Able Sea­ men at the lAindeberg School. First row, l^ to right: Bill Eden, Julio Ra­ mos, Jose F. Rivera, Pablo Hernan­ dez, Gary Tauro, Jake Karaczynski (Inst.); Second row: Richard Rankin, of Birth Aw/day/yr OfiMIe) Address __ [k " Skm. S^rii^ No. Book No. i .;• (a^cotik) Seniority- '-•i,a Home Port ; •• a training. .•"i-M'i iSkk:';.RETPBJ^ COMPLETED CCHjPON TO: Dnector Volitional Edat^ion Seaforers Harry Lundel Rney Pmnt, MD 20674 f: / I r- ..;(K '.'fe l-'.i ' ' • .My f;'' f . • ••..1, o- ' • �'- .J'' ' SlAfARm Deep Sea News A,'.-'-'. - m:.' •X.-i' ', //f AMERICAN EA6LE IN MOBILE i&i |iii;s«>A i; "»>•; /r •, S eafarers onboard the Ameri­ can Eagle (Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine) have found steady work, thanks to a long-term charter to the Military Sealift Command. The RO^O made its first call ever at the Port of Mobile to dis­ charge and load a variety of mili­ tary gear, including tanks, trucks, jeeps and other equip­ ment. SIU Patrolman Jeff Libby took most of these pictures when he boarded the ship for payoff. The Eagle was scheduled to sail the next day for Panama and then to Norway. ••rf- In the galley of the "Et^le" are (L-R) Messman Alphonso Davis, Chief Cook Charles Williams and Steward Lincoln Finn. Here's most of the "Belle's" Deck Department, (L-R) ABs Marcus Hemenway, Dewey Jordan and Ken Smith, SIU Patmbnan Jeff Libby and Bosun Benedict Bom. AB Marcus Hemenway ffefl) helps out Messman Atpkonso Davis (center) and Steward Lincoln Finn as they food stores for the tr^ to Panama. i Vp--'0 "iUSMUp '•^i' ';"i-^''••''v'-''''' "" •' • '•••ip-i,.!' ' •:• ' Bosun Benedict Bom operates the ship's crane during cargo operations while the "American Eagle" was in Mobile. m 'lipp[p'. . .w>. -0"..•;.<. ^4 i1 . ^'' AB Michael St. Angela takes a welldeserved break. The A-1 "B" TEAM ' Nona (JIBRA Cimhiiuarim HtiiMi Jf you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care i coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfei^ Plan, you and yoiir dejkindents may^^ purchase, at a premium. Welfare cbveigge directly fro^ Plan. . If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Pjto office iminediately to find out ytlrether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your besnefits under this pipgraiji. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. i'W ^ 7..;6i(Srfe: . Deck crew of the "Eagle" at work. 1-80040^^^ .or-write' , Seaferers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 The Waterman "B" team on the "SGT Mdtej KocaJc" is never hungry with Chief Cooks Ritdy Xatrich (left) ami Lonnie Gamble (right) in the galley. NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the January and February 1989 issue of the "LOG". You may want to refer to it. " iS'i:7' �mmm, im - Jlo^. V ";'/: " • ,y <^«£^-w'fe4fea ^..i:;-:"" -J i,<vi>-r.i...-.1.* ».-tJ CONGRATUUmONS TO NEW SlU UNION PENSIONEia WIS //In as much as retirement action IS an important event that we all await with suspense, it is a pleasure to advise you that your application was today ap­ proved by the Board of Trust­ ees," wrote Paul Hall in 1975 to a new pensioner. Paul Hall was President of the SIU for twentyfive years up until his death in 1980. Paul Hall's words in 1975 are just as relevant today. Retire­ ment can be an exciting time for seamen used to a maritime way of life. Years ago a seaman could only look forward to pov­ erty if he stopped shipping. Pen­ sions for seamen were not handed to seamen as a gift, the union fought for retirement benefits and won. And it was a hard fight. Many of the men re­ tiring now help^ win these bene­ fits. Their pensions are well deserved. The Seafarers International Union extends its warm congrat­ ulations to this month's pension­ ers and wishes them well in their golden years. 71 ' "I,/— -3S> '[••.''O,/'^''-. "" Deep See .• . ::.vs^:5:'sr :ir \_v' ^ ,', r. ' PETE GARZA PETER L . KRUPINSKI Pete Garza, 61, retires after an outstanding ca­ reer with the SIU. Brother Garza, a recerti­ fied Bosun, re­ cently served on the Tallying Committee. Al­ though Brother Garza's effective pension date is December 1, 1988, in his devotion to the union he'll never retire. Making his home in Texas City, Brother Garza joined the union in 1955 in the Port of Houston. Peter L. Krupinskk 62, joined the union in 1950 in the Port of New York. Brother Krupinski sailed in the Deck depart­ ment. Making his home Whiting, New Jersey, Brother Krupinski's effective date of pension is De­ cember 1, 1988. SAMUEL A. SMITH, JR. Samuel A. Smith, Jr.,. 64. His effective pension date is September 1, 1988. Brother Smith joined the union in 1958 in the Port of San Francisco. He sailed in the Steward depart­ ment. Brother Smith is a resident of San Francisco, California. ' V '' •rt'"-"-V'---,o;>si- DEEP SEA JOBS FOR SIU MfMlf15 ON THE INCREASE ncreased employment opportu­ / nities for SIU members, means class "A" individuals can now stay onboard a vessel for up to 240 days. The SIU Vice Presi­ dent of Contracts' office reports there have been many questions on this modification of the ship­ ping rules. The change was brought into effect as a result of action taken by the Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB). SAB is the joint labor-management com­ mittee responsible for adminis­ tering the shipping rules. For several years in the early 1980's, a shortage of jobs led the SAB to modify the length of em­ ployment a member could have on one ship. At that time class "A" individuals, excluding per­ manent ratings, were limited to 180 days and class "B" to 120 days before the seaman would have to leave the ship and re­ register for another job. With the recent SAB modifica­ tions, along with the increase in allowable time for class "A," class "B" members can now stay with one vessel for up to 180 days. If a round trip voyage is longer than 240 days for a class "A" member or 180 days for a class "B" member, the in­ dividual may stay on the vessel until the voyage is complete. Citing the increase in jobs for SIU members, the SAB noted, "various contracted employers have been successful in respond­ ing to Requests for Proposals (RFP's) from the Military Sealift Command or the Maritime Administration ..." ROBERT H. SAMPSON Robert H. Samp­ son, 63, sailed in the Deck depart­ ment after join­ ing the union in 1960 in the Port of Detroit. Brother Samp­ son currently resides in Supe­ rior, Wisconsin and becomes a pensioner on December 1, 1988. Duluth, Minnesota was Brother Sampson's last Port. v.-i^ ^ ROBERT E. CROTTY Robert E. Crotty, 62, lives in Calumet City, Illinois and has shipped from Algonac. Effective December 1, 1988 he becomes a pensioner. Brother Crotty began shipping with the union in 1962 in the Port of Chicago. Brother Crotty sailed in the Engine De­ partment. If y-v'r;;.; • :>yy.^' Ger .I-]';..?•••: •:v\W-'' •T :r- • 1 :• i •H •' • • • ,V-' ' . . A ^ Groat Lakes CECBL E. FERRELL Cecil E. Ferrell, 62, lives in Cor­ pus Christi, Texas Brother Ferrell's pension is effec­ tive December 1, 1988. Seafarer Ferrell shipped out of the port of Houston and joined the union in 1968. Brother Ferrell retires from his position of Captain. liii^ •. .V>- • members SAMUEL E. BOSSARD Samuel E. Bossard, 67, began shipping with the SIU in 1962 in the Port of Duluth. Brother Bos­ sard sailed in the Deck depart­ ment. Living in South Range, Wisconsin Brother Bossard's port was Algonac. His effective date of pension is December L 1988. WmM'' . FOR CIASS "A" AND ClASS "D" MmBiRS: - - "yoursi. n: y-o. ®- w �T.y- .ifil: :MX.y Dispatchers Report fei Inland Waters NUBSefe HcAl^er Trial Dale si:. '14 ' JANUARY 1-31, 1989 -•• - •^ • V-- SfAMfffilS lOG :. - •-.- TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL KEGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT r he National Labor Relations c Board (NLRB) announced the many SIU charges against har­ bor towing company McAllister will be brought before an Ad­ ministrative Law Judge on April 24. The trial is expected to con­ tinue for over a month. McAllister is accused of failing to bargain in good faith during the contract talks of 1987. Mc­ Allister's illegal behavior at the bargaining table resulted in a strike and scab crews on the boats. The trial will also take up the back-pay case from the 1984 Outreach decision. Outreach was the "alter ego" company Mc­ Allister established attempting to go non-union. The SIU caught them in the act and brought legal action. The courts have ruled Outreach was a sham. The April 24 trial will consider how much McAllister owes its SIU employ­ ees from the period of time it was operating as Outreach. •=SvS'-^- • Totals • ••. J.« .'•ir,.. '^v" I'. ."• . ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port - New YcH^ liiladeli^^ .w tltosM ' Norfolk Mobile New Orleans "Jacfcsonvilie ?San Bi^iieiscb !-,S; IS:? , • 1 . „•• p-r,,,ir . -. 1-, ;. ,,, r . Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Louis Piney Point .Totals :, f ' NSW COAST GUMD RULC5 IN SFFSaON Um, RIVSRS r STEWAiiil DEPARTMENT Port I 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 • Norfolk Mobile New Orleans 1 0 ' '•• "• - 0 ^,6 • 0 0 0 4 6 •Ml 0 ioyi 0 0 ' '25'~''if ''• •"• •,S"r,V«'^^ -V ; .ISV; .;-..-SS,.<::: 'alSis SrtSSS3&i- ?. • . ii \'l -'- ! -' 49 293 39 118 45 52 16 114 Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. CL—CompanyAakes • 'U- JANUARY 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED •iiV: n February 3 the seven-year process of updating Coast Guard licensing regulations will go into effect. Maritime workers will be subject to new regula­ tions covering limited tonnage li­ censes for the Great Lakes and inland waters. Merchant seamen who have not been actively ship­ ping will find the renewal proce­ dures have changed. The SIU has incorporated the new rules into its course material at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Dispatchers Rsport for Dreat Lakss If,, ir}i • O , *.:Sr L—Lakes HP—Hon Priority TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 16 1 0 17 0 8 0 0 .-!y r. Jf' ^ tf... •. ^___ Port • .-••'a: f-.. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 2 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 7 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 36 0 17 0 0 13 0 0 63 13 Totals AU Departments 0 45 8 0 11 4 0 129 16 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month, '•LV- -- ^.f' •XiK 'V'M �BPISSI SSsaaa FCBRUm, 1989 .'-I *!sr Know Your Rights mn ftttemathnal Un'm D!re€loiY MldUidl SKGO, President Joo^ii Sacco» Executive Vice President Angus ^'Red'" Campbell, ' Vice President 3oe1iHGimi^t*i Secretary Jack CafTey, Vice President Tbomas GUdewcil, Vice President George McCartey, Vice President StOmVuf f Vice President Roy A Merasr, Viiee President sieve Edmy^ Vice President HEABQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way CaiQp Springs, Md. 20746 {301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mteh. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313)7^M988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baitimote St. 212(E (301) 327-4900 DULOTH,Mmn. Medicail Arts Building 55802 ai8) 722-4110 HONOLULUvHai^i 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808)523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Uberty St. 32206 (904) 353-<»87 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secre­ tary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance commit­ tee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and sep­ arate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust fimds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seidority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers. Get to imow your shipping rights. Copim of these contracts are posted and available in all Unkm hails. If yon feel there has been any vioiathm of your shipping or senh^ty rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" CampheU Chairman, Seafarers App^ Board S201 Anth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges Comity Camp Springs, Md. 20746 JERSEY CITY, N.J. tMontf|i9!Bry St ^•4 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the .Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. MOBILE, Ala. Dauphin Island Bri#; : 36605 If t (205) 478-0916 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SI U contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publish-ing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publish­ ing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memberpay any money for any reason uidess he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union haUs. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately n<^ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. /'•'v.;,:' SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for sea­ men and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contrib­ utes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contri­ bution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and re­ fund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to pro­ tect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. 4r::--4 % •S I' it If at any tune a member feels that any of die above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constituthmal right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mike Sacco at Headquarters by certified mafl, return receipt requested. 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If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or ^dress is misprinted or incom­ plete, please fill in the special address form on this page and send it to: NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT, St. Mary's Clounty 28(^4^#' 001)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 FremcHil St. 94105 (415)^3-5855 ..... SANTUMCE.m • I0S7 Fernandez Juncos Sti Stop 16 00907 (^) 725-69^ SEAITLE, Warn. m$ 1-Ave. 98121:" (206)441-1960 . \ ST. LOUES, MD. , 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 , (314) 752-6500' • WILMINGTON, CaiL' 510 N. Broad: Ave. 90744 •r^K SIU Address Correctioii Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 r r i HOME ADDRESS PLEASE PRINT Date:. Social Security No. Your Full name ( ) Area Code & Phone No. Apt. or Box 8 Street City " sV,''* • V-' Tip State • SIU • Pmisioner SIU • Other Book Number SIU Place of Employment. This will he my permanait addms for all official Union mailings. Thb address shooid remain in the Union ffie unless otiierwise chained by me personaBy. (Signed) •> • J.'• i, • •';«.• ./• �=E==::=r::=5ssi5a.^^ " jr-~r~ , ;5^T •-^ /1:.. -•^.- •, • •••.- • 1, .i'._-j>i».- ^ _-_v. _•...• •.!.•• y.^-*'!'-.. ? "5 = ^ -«<u ^ T- •\j^^ .-• .iiJ.•••••.-..v.•:. y J -7 , -7 ' - • ^ » .-, > — ^ MoBthfy M0mbeisMii JANUARY 1-31, 1989 i; SMiy^ - • i? -..JC.-J»-KI «i^-?». Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea .v-i, -ifV iole^ '. - •" • _ ? u lubUitl MMf •^f;,-•''•*• " •' • WBSmU'' •4 Port Kriey Poiiit A Mcmday , Mareh 6 ' ?&'•• •, ".'',v?ir '":^:!r--/''^ /;;3*AAA . ANewlfo^ l\ies<teiyr 1^ Philadid^ 'IA-: • ii' ': •-A^A,'" 7 W^naadayy March 8 '::• yjWxrr-.r^-^- :.^h' ^••-v•: -1•; '•m Thtoi^^r Norfolk Thursday, February 9 jacksonville 4 Thursday, March 9 ;! Algonac Friday , March 10 Houston Monday, March 13 NewOrleans A; Tuesday, March 14. Mobile Wednesday , March 13 A 'PVAp-A San Francisco AHiu^ Its Vii^lniington Monday, March 20 Seattle AAp Friday, March 24 . . b .....i SanJuaa Thursday, March 9 M/l-ouis Friday^ MdinEhlp; Hohdlulu B^dayvl^^ A::3>uluthA-AAA;;v^ WediiOs^AM^^ Jersey Gity Wednesday, March 22 New Bedford -.Vv ilA Tuesdayi March 21 liiill!:.' &'AA;«^AA;AA:t A :|A:'?®»AAAAA; l4a.v .. '•."'] "' '<f ' r- A • ?f ••.' ' j:,'-^"t'-:\-f'-J':!' '^%t-r\ •' • { '''^ <;• ®sS-'A,..,... . fcA-::^ |®ili ? . C,. t J 'A . A, HA i;A-Al^AV'A ii"AA«''^^'A:Av -.A' u AA'A',A, rv:A.A;fVA>.- '''..,' • '' ''"A"''''^AA'A ^4 ' ; AAAA,;^'gAA^,A.:;.: • V V/, ,* - •A'"A'A' •„ A-AA-A fail'imttMui starik .«#:•T:' 4 4 KNOWm m or OMflKs? |:;-A®.S|prAy: •'^IpipAA^A;: The SIU is looking for seamen with ratings. If you know any former SIU AB's or QMED's, tell them to get in touch with the SIU Secretary's office or MAN­ POWER. mmrnm:. JAA AA -'%:-' , ;4 IP •' • •.^'- .'"y. •H'VHA .iA>-.AH'4 'A ' • 4:€:'A44 AAAAV;: - A-ASIA'H ' ' -44iiArg ->"fc.;- 238 f ..A ' 244 271 Totals AU Departments 702 437 405 564 315 324 230 1,274 565 429 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. wmaosED Shipping in the month of January was down from the month of December. A total of 1,433 johs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,433 jobs shipped, 564 jobs or about 39 percent were f,^irk.n by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 230 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program h^an on April 1, 1982, a total of 9,343 jobs have been shipped. President's Day will be observed Monday, February 20. Head­ quarters and the ports will be closed. fmmY20 5 -A-,.-" • •' . A s �•• FEBItUAKY, 1989 1 imfii le mt You should file as SG^h as you can but not later than Monday ^ Apiil 17, im If you file late, you may have to p^y penalties and interestl imwmmmmBKsm If you know you cannot file by the due date, you should ask for an extension using FORM #4868, Application for Auto­ matic Extension of Time to File US Individual Income Tax Re­ turn. Form #4568 does not ex­ tend the time to pay your income tax. Read the instructions on Form #4868 carefully. mammmioi jmrniKBommm If you are a US citizen or resi­ dent, you may qualify for an au­ tomatic extension of time to file if, on the due date of your re­ turn, you meet one of the fol­ lowing conditions: • You live outside the US and Puerto Rico AND your main place of business or post of duty is outside the US and Puerto Rico. • Or you are in military or naval service on duty outside the US and Puerto Rico. The extension gives you an extra two months to file and pay the tax, but inter­ est will be charged from the original due date of the return on any unpaid tax. You must attach a statement to your return show­ ing that you meet the require­ ments. mKH fou w mi Since Forms 1040EZ and 1040A are easier to complete than Form 1040, you should use one of them unless using Form 1040 lets you pay less tax. You may be able to use the following foms if you meet the outlined condi­ tions. I040EZ • You were sin^e and do not claim any dependents. • You were not 65 or older or blind. • You had ONLY wages, s^aries, tips, taxable scholarships and fellowships and not more than $400 of taxable interest in­ come. • Your taxable income is less than $50,000, • You do not itemize deductions or claim any adjustments to in­ come or tax credits. 1040A • You had income ONLY from wages, salaries, tips, taxable scholarships and fellowships, un­ employment compensation, in­ terest or dividends. • Your taxable income is less than $50,000. • You do not itemize deduc- , tions. mo ° ^ Your taxable income is $50,000 or more. • You itemize deductions. • • You received or paid accrued J;:i-,jr..Vi-"^.-b-;.''".'ct/Li?:iv'i.T.-'f;L.-Vi-i;^i .' •' ..w i. .•. . •' - . PHPusmm riu umau out Mpm ir, im. intere$t On seciirities ti^sferred between interest payment dates. • You received any nontaxable dividends or capit^ gain distri­ butions. • In addition, you are required to fill in Part III of Schedule B for foreign accounts and foreign trusts. You may want to file these fcHrms: • Form 1040ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, for 1988 (or if you want to apply any part of your 1988 overpayment to esti­ mated tax for 1989). • Form 2210, Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals. • Form 2555, Foreign Earned In­ come. mtmrn mammw • Welfare benefits. Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans Administration. • Workers' compensation bene­ fits, insurance damages, etc., for injury or sickness. • Child support. •Gifts, money Or other property you inherited or that was Willed :^toyou,::v:Y;\:;v-V •Dividends on vetgrafrs' life insuraiice.J":7'-. • •Life iiKiirance proceeds re­ ceived because of a person's death. • Amounts you received from in­ surance because you lost the use of your home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of your normal expenses while Uving in your home. ammmmBmirn umunB • Amounts received in place of wages, from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if your em­ ployer paid for the policy. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy you cashed in if the pro­ ceeds are more than the premium you paid. iiiiiiiMiiii m MORE imimTioN r O make your tax calculations easier, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has information and material available by phone. ^ General Information 1-800/424-1040 can be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday. Until the April 17 deadline, the information of­ fices will be open until 7:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday ni^ts and two Saturdays, February 4 and April 15. Publications TOT 1-800/424-3676 operators will take orders for publications. On a touch tone dial: 100 150... 200 250.............. 300............. 350............. 400.............. 450............ 500 ,. ... 550. 600............. 650...... • .. • • 700......... 750 goo You may want to request: #553 Highlights of 1988 Tax Changes, #933 Major Tax Law Changes Enacted in 1987, #552 Record Keeping for Individuals. Automated Information 1-800/554-4477 is the IRS's 24 hour automated "teletax" system. When calling remember the sign will repeat the topic you are listening to and the sign will stop the message. When you Jiear the initial recording, dial 323 from a touch tone to hear the categories of informa­ tion. Of use this guide to imme­ diately connect to the message of interest once you have dialed the number and the recording has begun. Subject matter covered: ^ • IRS Procedures and Services Filing Requirements, Filing Status, Exemptions Types of Income Adjustments to Income Itemized Deductions Tax Computation Tax Credits General Information IRS Notices and Letters Basis for Assets, Depreciation and Sale of Assets Employer Tax Information Magnetic Media Information Tax Information for Aliens and US Citizens Living Abroad Spanish Topics Tax information for Puerto Rico Residents • Gains from the sale or ex­ change of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property. •Gains from the sale of your main home. • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling win­ nings). . • ..... y ':- ^ I ft"':;. .•' 'yy''' ! v- •,L. '.J - SCAFAKER namm Rrn/ffWROwmwrnm ."i •} •: • mmmammmm Many Seafarers complain when taxes are not withheld on earn­ ings in the year when employed, but instead are deducted in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five-month trip in September of 1987, paying off in January of 1988, would have the entire five-months earnings ap­ pear on his 1988 W-2 (which would be filed in 1989), thus not reflecting the money earned in 1987. To minimize the impact of 4 having to pay taxes on incomei earned over a period of time which falls within two sequential years, the Seafarer can pay in­ come tax on income received through allotments and draws. While onboard the vessel in 1987, the allotments sent home and draws taken may be re­ ported as 1987 income. Unfortu­ nately, the 1987 W-2 will not re­ flect these earnings. The Seafarer should list all allot­ ments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why there is no accompanying W-2. Since no tax has been withheld on these earnings, the Seafarer should pay the full tax deter­ mined by his/her tax bracket. When the emnings do show up on the 1988 W-2, received in 1989, the Seafarer can explain how he reported some of these earnings on the 1987 return filed in 1988. Thus, he would get the appropriate tax return. This process will save the sea­ man some tax money in the long run, but it means he/she will be out-of-pocket on some of his/her earnings for a full year until the refund is received. This proce­ dure will undoubtedly cause In­ ternal Revenue to examine the Seafarer's tax returns, since the income reported would not coin­ cide with the totals on his W-2 forms. This raises the question, is this procedure worth the bother? It is justified only if a seaman had very little income in one year arid very considerable earnings in the next. Otherwise, the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. I - •• • r ,•.'5 . • = .y "'rjlli- ... i(|.- .y ,..;y ,4 ,yv. .. ,i v4;- yyV'tyy-y, • .. y •••yy . T • . • '-'-•i; yy �i»iiiiiM>yiyi^iW<)iiiii 11 ii II I I rn III I ^ - — ^ •- . - '• SEAFMEItS LOG 12 COBRA: A WAY TO COiimNW HCALTH COWRAOE n December of 1988, the Seafarers Welfare Plan sent a letter to all plan participants describing a new program called "COBRA." COBRA allows an employee to purchase health care benefits when he or she becomes inel^Urle to receive health and welfare from the Plan. This benefit program is part of a law called The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rehabilitation Act or COBRA. Congress passed COBRA to provide individuals with the opportunity to purchase their health insurance in the event of losing eligibility for benefits under health care plan. The law spells out what events have to happen before a person can buy the health benefits. Participants who lose plan coverage after January 1, 1989 will be able to purchase benefit coverage for themselves and their dependents. Under certain circumstances it is also possible for dependents to purchase health plan coverage for themselves. Below is the complete text of the letter. I II' ..ik-f^: f /fSftaiss''kit-". V' Definitions ';.p|'^;':'v:-- 'liiv' ', "' 'T* " •• . Dear Participant: A new law requires the Seafarers Welfare Plan to give you and your dependents the opportunity to extend your health care coverage in situations where you have lost your eligibility for benefits. These situations are called "qualifying events." This letter wUl explain how the new law applies to you and your family and how to use this program should you become ineligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In order to understand the new law, you need to know a few special terms. Please make sure that you and your spouse read this letter carefully so you will be able to take advantage of this program should you need it. ; • 1. COBRA—The short name for the federal law which gives Plan partici­ pants the right to purchase Welfare Plan coverage. 2. QUALIFYING EVENT—situation which causes the employee to lose Welfare Plan coverage because they no longer work for an employer who must make contributions to the Plan on their behalf. A list of qualifying events will be explained on the following pages. 3. ELECTION—An election is your decision to tell the Plan whether you would like to purchase Welfare Plan coverage under the COBRA pro­ gram. 4. COST OF CONTINUING COVERAGE—This is the amount of money you are required to send to the Plan office so your health care coverage will be continued. This payment is like an insurance premium. It is necessary because the employer for whom you worked before the quali­ fying event happened, is no longer required to make contributions on your behalf. What tme of situation is a quatifying event under COBRA? ''fwW'':kk'y' :• :- "liSiM; k |llip I ' {if ^ ^ • ikkW^k- »• »•:..: V. •y- .•-• W... •' / •:l. ' "i - f'k U-k-. .J..: . •'•••' si '•; ' SO',' The next part of this letter will explain what type of situations will allow you to continue your health care coverage under the COBRA program of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. As explained above, these situations are called "qualifying events." When one of these events happens to you, it means that you, your wife or dependent children will lose coverage under the Plan and can elect to continue coverage by purchasing benefits. The "qualifying events" are: 1. Your being fired from your job. You may elect to continue your health benefits if you were fired for any reason unless you were fired for gross misconduct. 2. You were unable to continue to work enough time to be eligible to continue your benefits under the Rules and Regulations of the Plan. 3. Your death, which wouldLentitle your spouse and dependent children to continue coverage. 4. Your divorce, or legal separation from your spouse which would entitle • your spouse and dependent child to continue coverage. 5. Your eligibility to receive Medicare benefits. For example, you are age 65 but still actively employed, making the Seafarers Welfare Plan the pro- ' vider of your welfare benefit coverage rather than the Medicare program. 6. Your dependent child loses eligibility under the Plan because (1) he or she reaches age 19 or (2) he or she does not fall into the category of dependents under the age of 25 and enroUed in a full time school program leading to a college degree. How ml! I know if I am eligible to continue welfare plan coverage under the COBRA program? When the Plan receives notice from you or your employer that one ot the "qualifying events" listed above has happened, the Plan office will send you a letter with complete instructions about How to continue coverage. In the event of death, divorce, legal separation, receipt of Medicare benefits or when a dependent child is no longer eligible for Welfare Plan coverage, you or your spouse should notify the Plan at the address given at the end of this letter. Your employer will notify the Plan if you are termi­ nated, if your job with the company has ended, or if your hours have been reduced. If any of the "qualifying events" happens to you, it is also important that you notify the Plan of the change. Since seafaring employees are able to end jobs and get other work without generaUy notifying the Plan, it is very , difficult to determine when a participant will lose his or her eligibility. The Plan is here to serve you, but we need your help. If you have not worked and you know you are ineiigiUe fw plan benefits, contact the |dan's COBRA department to see if you can elect to continue your welfare benefits under this pn^ram. What type of benefits mil I receive if I elect to continue benefits under the COBRA? If you elect to participate in the COBRA program and pay the costs, you•v. will receive the same type and level of benefits as you did before you lost your eligibility. You will receive these benefits as long as you are not already receiving Medicare benefits from the government, or you are not working for another employer who has a medical benefits program. i- Hm itna iri» »«•»* me femnje Hmtl* Hu MBU pnam hat The maximum period of time you, your spouse or dependent children wiu be able to continue health care benefits under the COBRA progam depends on your "qualifying event." • r • u If you lose eligibility because you were fired or laid off from your job or did not work enough time to establish eligibility, your maximum coverage period is 18 months from the date of the event. If you lose your elipbility for any other "qualifying event," the maximum coverage period will be 36 months from the date of the qualifying event. yilhat happens if I have two qualifying events? If you experience two "qualifying events," it is possible to extend your coverage through the COBRA program for up to 36 months instead of 18 months. The time period is measured from the date of the first qualifying event. In order to receive an extension of participation in the COBRA program the following must have happened: 1. Your first "qualifying event" must have been a termination of employ­ ment or a reduction in your days of employment which caused you to lose your eligibility. 2. Your second "qualifying event" must take place while you are receiving Plan benefits which you have purchased through the COBRA program. Your second "qualifying event" must also be (1) the death of your covered spouse; (2) divorce or legal separation; (3) your eligibility for Medicare; (4) your dependent child's loss of eligibility under the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan because he or she has reached the maximum age for benefit coverage. Can my COBRA coverage end before the 18th or 36th month maximum period? . , ^ Yes. Your COBRA coverage can end before the maxunum period if the foUowing events take place: (1) Your monthly payment to the Plan for the COBRA coverage is not timely. (2) You get another job which has health care benefits for you. Even if those benefits are less complete than those you are receiving from the COBRA coverage, you can no longer receive benefits from the COBRA program. (3) You become entitled to receive Medicare benefits. What is the election period and how does it work? Once ^ain, the "election" is your decision to tell the Plan whether you wash to purchase COBRA benefit coverage in the event you lose Serfarers Welfare Plan coverage. Depending on the "qualifying event," the Plan will send you notice, or you or your family member will send a letter to the Plan. Once the "qualifying event" has happened and the Plan sends you an "election" letter, you and your family will have 60 days to decide whether to purchase benefits through the COBRA program. The election period will end 60 days from: (1) The date you experience your "qualifying event" which caused you to lose eligibility time for benefit coverage from the Seafarers Welfare Plan or (2) the date the Plan tells you that you have a right to participate in the COBRA program, whichever date is later. How much will COBRA coverage cast? The cost of COBRA benefit coverage depends on what level of Plan benefits you were receiving at the time you or your dependents lost eligibility for Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Because the cost to participants will vary, you will be notified of the cost to you, or if you are married, for you and your family. After notification of a "qualifying event," the Plan will send you a letter which contains specific information for your situation. This letter will ex­ plain the cost of the COBRA benefit coverage and other important informa­ tion. If you choose to buy benefit coverage through the COBRA program, the first payment you make will cover the cost of your benefits, for the period before your election. After that, you will make a payment once a month. Can my spouse elect to continue health care benefits? Yes. Each family member is entitled to make an election. If you make the election, your spouse and dependent chUdren wiU be automatically included. If your spouse makes the election it will automatically include dependent children. What if my payment for COBRA coverage is late? If you choose to participate in the COBRA program your first check must be received by the Plan no later than 45 days after you elect to participate in the program. You then must pay a premium every month to keep your COBRA benefits. You do have a 30-day grace period for making late payments. The grace period expires 30 days from the first day of the month during which your coverage is extended. If you do not pay within this grace period you will lose welfare: benefit coverage. When will the program Start? The COBRA program will be in effect on January 1, 1989. If you need more information you can call Membership Services at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800252-4674). You may also write to COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Leo Bonser Plans AdmlnKtrator Correction In the January, 1989 issue of the LOG, page 18, the question reading "Can my COBRA coverage end before the 24th or 36tfi month maximum period?" should have read "Can my COBRA coverage end before the 18th or 36th month maximum period?" '- •• �-•p', p::' i;y--^'."'v-'':'-'..- p-': FIBRUMY, 1989 yp''.iu' 75 Final Departures ADOLFO ANAVITARTE Seattle, Washington and his stepson, Samuel L. Ewing of Sacramento. BENJAMIN LEf liW Pensioner Adolfo Anavitarte, 69, passed away on December 17, 1988. Brother Anavitarte had retired in 1984. Brother Anavi­ tarte joined the union in 1944 in the Port of New York and sailed in the Deck department. He walked the picket line of the 1%1 strike. Seafarer Anavitarte was bom in Puerto Rico and lived in Brooklyn, New York. Brother Anavitarte is survived by his widow Ada Anavitarte of Brooklyn, New York. f./J- un riaMt inly SleBsteeeJ^ KXt *iX< ' BO Benjamin L. Freeman carried his picket duty card with pride. Pensioner Benjamin L. Freeman, 68, passed away from cirrhosis of the liver on September 18, 1988 in his home in Brockton, Massachusetts. Brother Freeman joined the union in the Port of New York in 1962 and sailed in the Engine department. Seafarer Freeman walked the picket lines of the Tidewater, Atlantic Oil and Moore McCormack beefs. Brother Freeman became a pen­ sioner in late 1987. His last ship was the LNG Libra in 1986. Brother Freeman had attended the Harry Lundeberg School of seamansMp in 1975 for QMED and 1978 for LNG upgrading. Brother Freeman is buried in the Melrose Cemetery in Brockton, Massachusetts. Surviving Brother Freeman are his sister Bessie Hunt of Brockton, Mas­ sachusetts and his daughter Catherine Freeman Kahler of Brockton, Massachusetts and his other children, Pamela, Michael, Barbara, Betsy and Doris. PRESTON H. ANDERSON MCS Pensioner Preston H. An­ derson, 65, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in the Presbyterian Hospital of San Francisco, Cali­ fornia on December 5, 1988. Bora in Texas, Brother Ander­ son enrolled in the union in 1956 and retired in 1983. Seafarer An­ derson sailed out of the west coast in the Steward department. He lived in Alameda, California. Brother Anderson sailed primar­ ily on APL vessels. Surviving Seaman Anderson is his brother Robert H. Anderson. WILLIAM G. HAMILTON Pensioner Wil­ liam Garland Hamilton, 74, passed away from cardiac pulmanary arrest on January 1, 1989 at the Fairview Park Hospital. Brother Hamil­ ton joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah and sailed in the Steward department. Bora in North Carolina, he lived much of his life in Hous­ ton, retiring to Dublin, Georgia. Brother Hamilton retired in 1976. He is survived by his wife Essie R. Hamilton. CHRISTIAN T. HUNT Active member. Christian (Chris) T. Hunt, 38, passed away on December 30, 1988. Upon gradu­ ation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in 1979, Brother Hunt be­ came an SIU member and shipped in the Deck department. Brother Hunt graduated from many Lundeberg School courses, including AB in 1979, Celestial Navigation in 1984 and Quartermaster in 1985. Also in 1985, Brother Hunt was awarded a certificate for Basic Radar and Simulator. Bora in Annapolis, Maryland Seafarer Hunt made his home on the West Coast, shipping out of Long Beach. Brother Hunt also had inland "B" seniority. Surviving Brother Hunt is his father James R. Hunt of Villa Park, Illinois. JOSEPH E. BURTON MCS Pensioner Joseph E. Bur­ ton, 80, died on November 26, 1988 from cardiac arrest. Brother Burton, bora in Texas, shipped for 42 years. He sailed out of the Port of San Francisco in the Steward department. Brother Burton lived in the country of Contra Costa, California.jJurviving Brother Burton are his widow Cheryl Burton of Rich­ mond, California; two daughters, Mrs. Ola Dean Miller of Seattle Washington and Valare Byers of Oakland, California; a brother, D. L. Burton of Dallas, Texas and a grandson, Anthony. ABEL DIAZ Pensioner Abel Diaz, 78, passed away from heart disease on November 4, 1988. Brother Diaz, an MCS pensioner retired in 1972, lived in Honolulu, Hawaii. Seafarer Diaz had sailed in the Steward department out of the Port of San Francisco. Brother Diaz is survived by his daughter Jane Boilon on Honolulu, Hawaii. SAMUEL LUTHER EWBMG MCS Pensioner Samuel L. Ewing, 75, succumbed to cancer on November 22, 1988. Brother Ewing, bora in Nashville, Ten­ nessee, joined the union in 1955 in the Port of Seattle and sailed in the Steward department. Brother Ewing had retired in 1974. Surviving Brother Ewing are his wife Vivian B. Ewing of '• fj' U»—« Id f AMADO LATO SAMUEL A. SMITH MCS Pensioner, Amado Lato, 71, passed away on December 7, 1988 in St. Lukes Hospital in San Francisco, California. Brother Lato had been sufiTering chronic congestive heart failure. Seaman Lato joined the Pacific District in 1955 in San Fran­ cisco. He retired in 1984. Brother Lato is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park in San Francisco. He is survived by his widow Dorotea Quiambao Lato of San Francisco and daughter Remedies Lato. Pensioner Samuel A. Smith, 64, passed away in the Seton Medi­ cal Center of San Mateo, Cali­ fornia on November 10, 1988. Brother Smith died of congestive heart failure. Brother Smith re­ tired on pension in August of 1988. Brother Smith sailed in the Steward department for over 43 years, starting his union career with MCS. Seafarer Smith's last ship was APL's President Eisen­ hower. Brother Smith is survived by his widow Dezorah E. Smith of San Francisco, California. THOMAS BANER McGURK DANNY TACUB Pensioner Thomas Banner McGurk, 46, passed away on Sep­ tember 11, 1988 of liver/kidney failure while on a rotation of APL's President Toft. Brother McGurk joined the union in 1970 in San Francisco. Before the merger, McGurk graduated from MCS's training school in 1966. Brother McGurk was bora in the Philippines and made Daly City, California his home. Surviving Brother McGurk is his wife Judy M. McGurk. Pensioner Danny Tacub, 76, passed away on January 10, 1989. Brother Tacub had re­ tired from ship­ ping in 1975. Seaman Tacub joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed in the Steward depart­ ment. Bora in the Philippines, Brother Tacub made New York City his home for most of his life. Tacub participated in the Isthmian beef. His last ship was the Sea-land Fairland. Surviving Brother Tacub are his widow Kathleen Tacub of New York City and children Theresa and Barbara. THEODORE MARIS Pensioner Theo­ dore Maris, 67, passed away on September 18, 1988. Brother Maris joined the union in the Port of New York in 1964 and sailed in the Steward department. Brother Maris lived in New York. Seafarer Maris be­ came a pensioner in 1986. Sur­ viving Brother Maris is his sister Mary Brady of New York, New York. LEE A. MURRAY Brother Lee A. Murray, 64, passed away in late 1988. Brother Murray joined the union in 1959 and sailed in the Steward department. Bora in Haslam, Texas Brother Murray later lived in Vallejo, California. Brother Murray is survived by his wife Doris Murray. AUGUSTIN SANCHEZ PAGAN Augustin (Alvin) Sanchez Pagan, 61, passed away on December 29, 1988. Brother Pagan's union book was issued in 1972 out of the port of New York. Seaman Pagan was bora in Puerto Rico and made his home in New York City and Bayamon, Puerto Rico. An active member. Brother Pa­ gan sailed in the Steward depart­ ment and upgraded in 1985 to Assistant Cook through the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Surviving Brother Pa­ gan are his widow Amanda; his sister Carmen Nieves; his chil­ dren Javier, Edgar, Merlin, Mar­ ina and Alex. JAMES H. WALLIS Brother James H. Wallis, 61, passed away on June 25, 1988. Brother Wallis joined the union in 1958 in the Port of Seattle and sailed in the Deck department. His last vessel was the Sea-land Freedom in 1987. GRAYDON WILSON MCS Pensioner Graydon Wilson, 80, passed away on December 10, 1988. Brother Wilson had a cardiac arrest in the West Ad­ ams Convalescent Hospital iii Los Angeles, California. Bora in Texas, Seafarer Wilson began his shipping career on the west coast, sailing in the Steward de­ partment. His last ship was APL's President Cleveland in 1971. He retired that year. Brother Wilson is survived by his widow Phyllis W. Wilson of San Francisco. "wmi .-AJ:. :stv 1 • . l .: - \ J • •••I •• • • ' , e. ' .. V • '% • ... .. • vf • ' 'i- • SAMUEL P. BONNETTE Pensioner Samuel P. Bonnette, 59, passed away on January 5, 1989. Brother Bonnette retired in 1985 after shipping in the Deck department with Interstate Transport, Marine Towing & Transport and Sheridan Trans­ port. Seafarer Bonnette joined the union in 1973 in the Port of Philadelphia. Brother Bonnette lived in Brooklyn, New York and retired to Boynton Beach, Florida. Surviving Brother Bon­ nette are his widow Joanne Belfiore Bonnette of Boynton Beach, Florida and daughter Christine Bonnette. ^^ J : v;, j- �P^i,^fl^,4Msu3=ar PWT-,-.' ^ ••«" • ^ ' u i'il i4 i-m iX#'- • :Ki' li - ' ^ ^ "u m-.:• - • im I- :' '-M0i'. i T' ?S>' ^ Sgic" ' ^' QiUtUSJOM (Apex Marine), January 1—Chairman A. Maben, Secretary Frank Costango, Educational Direc­ tor E. Macom, Deck Delegate E. Santana, Engine Delegate B. Bukis, Steward Delegate W. Lau. No beefs or disputed OT reported. In accord­ ance with an international treaty banning the dumping of plastics at sea. Apex has requested that con­ tainers be placed about the quarters and messrooms for all plastic items. These containers will then be dis­ carded ashore and not over the side. A question about transportation for relief persons will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. Next port and port of payoff: Stapleton, N.Y. CmUKBY (Cove Shipping), De­ cember 7—Chairman R. G. Maixero, Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr., Educa­ tional Director William Beatty, En­ gine Delegate Danielle Gettys, Stew­ ard Delegate Amanda Suncin. No disputed OT, although some beefs were reported in the steward depart­ ment which will be taken to the pa­ trolman upon arrival in San Fran­ cisco. A response to a member's letter was received pertaining to ri­ ders working aboard ship. It stated that these men are on the ship in a maintenance capacity, and some­ times with short crews it becomes necessary for them to work in var­ ious areas to help keep the ship run­ ning. Next port: New York. MlOMrffOaeS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), December 11—Chairman D. Manson, Secretary Norman Evans, Educational Director L. P. Wright, Deck Delegate K. H. Combs, En­ gine Delegate F. Adams, Steward Delegate D. Bond. No beefs or dis­ puted 6T reported. The captain thanked the crew for doing a good job. He mentioned that pay vouch­ ers will be issued approximately 24 hours prior to payoflf. Anybody in need of transportation money should check with the captain. Before ar­ rival in port, members were asked to turn in ^movies and strip their beds. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. The crew of the Falcon Duchess wishes our new president, Mike Sacco, much success in the future. mvssm Mr (Sea-Land Service), December 18—Chairman Robert Dil­ lon, Secretary Terry Smith, Educa­ tional Director A. Rhymes, Deck Delegate K. Thompson, Engine Del­ egate Daniel J. Campbell, Steward Delegate Fredrick E. Otto. Some disputed OT was reported in the en­ gine department as well as some problems with engineers having the DEU perform the work of the QMED. It was requested that the steward try to get fitted sheets for the mattresses. The present sheets -1^1 ,f kSv^^l^K scmRiRsm 14 IM iUNES (Energy Transportation Corp.), December 12—Chairman Willie Mitchell, Secretary Dana Par­ adise, Educational Director G. Lindsey, Deck Delegate John Wells, En­ gine Delegate Dastil Panko, Steward Delegate Robert Brown. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $580 in the ship's fund. The football pools are a big success. The Super Bowl pool should be a good one for the fund. A letter was received from head­ quarters regarding complaints about J.A.L. The complaints were re­ ported to George Reiley who will meet with J.A.L. representatives in New York to resolve the issues. "All is well aboard the Aries. We have a good bunch of guys top to bottom, and all are enjoying this tour." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. ^ are too small. Also, it appears the heat has been left on too long be­ cause the ship is "too hot." Being shorthanded in aU departments, many aboard the Galveston Bay be­ lieve it is unsafe. A request was made to have the ship's chairman accompany customs officials during room searches if the member cannot be in his room at the time. Next port: Charleston, S.C. GROTOM (Apex Marine), December 19—Chairman Neil Matthey, Secre­ tary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Director J. Schuler Deck Delegate Rainey Raymond, Engine Delegate Ricardo Vasquez, Steward Delegate Christopher Mosley. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported that the ship is due to arrive and pay off Dec. 23 in Stapleton, N.Y. He also reported that AB Juan A. Lo­ pez had to leave the vessel in St. Croix Dec. 12. There was no time to get a replacement, so the ship sailed shorthanded. It was noted that the ship may undergo some repairs while at Stapleton, N.Y. anchorage this trip. A vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the deck department fi-dm the steward for their good coopera­ tion. In return, the steward and chief cook were praised for the good food served, especially the great Thanksgiving Day dinner. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. gine Delegate Ralph Gosnell, Stew­ ard Delegate Louis Garcia. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $1065.20 in the ship's fund and $135 in the SlU fund. The bosun welcomed all train­ ees from SHLSS who are making their first trip. He discussed the im­ portance of safety onboard ship. Safety shoes are a requirement of the company and must be worn at all times; hard hats and appropriate clothing must be worn when needed. He explained to them that if a mem­ ber is going to get someone else to stand their watch when in port, they should make sure that the mate on watch knows what is going on. There has been a problem with OS's standing cargo watch and not getting overtime. A letter was sent to the union requesting clarification about this. The secretary reminded the crew to clean up after themselves, especially in the lounge and mess hall. A vote was taken and unani­ mously passed for the use of an American airline to fly members back and forth to Japan. "We all belong to the U.S. merchant marine and work for a U.S. company, so we think an American airline should be used." Two softball games were held while the ship was in Arun. The Libra's 2^bras won one game and the Arun Ex Pats won another. "A good time was had by all." The steward department was thanked for the fine holiday meals and for having all the quarters clean when the crew arrived. Next port : Himeji, Japan. garbage will be limited to special dumping areas. The cooperation of everyone, especially the steward de­ partment, is appreciated. A motion was made to lower the pension re­ quirements to 5,(K)0 days seatime at the age of 50 instead of 7,300 at 55. It was also suggested that the benefit days be reinstated to 80 rather than 100 and that dental coverage be cov­ ered 100 percent. Next port: Hous­ ton, Texas. m OVMCNEM (OMl Corp.), January 8—Chairman Lany Kunc, DeckDelegate Terry L. Thomas, Engine Delegate Ollie E. Webber, Steward Delegate Gordon D. Wheeler. The only beefs reported were in the steward department and pertains to repairs. The galley and pantry drains are stopped up, necessitating having to bail water from the drains and from the galley deck all day. There is $238 in the ship's fund. The chair­ man noted that one QMED was paid off in Long Beach and that there was no time to get a replacement. The secretary stressed the impor­ tance of upgrading one's skills at SHLSS. "Let's look ahead for 1989." A discussion was held about the new garbage system. No plastic bags are to be used, and all trash is. to go into bags and aU wet food into the garbage disposal. A vote of thainks to the steward department for"a fine Christmas Dinner and for the decorations." Next pqrt: Hous­ ton, Texas. PK mm JL OBRmB (Waterman Digest of Ships Meetings The following ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SlU receives each month from its ships around the world. fits OUmi (Ocean Ships, Inc.), Jan­ uary 2—Chainnan William Lough, Secretary James Price, Educational Director Ross Hardy. No beefs or disputed OT. The Gus Darnell will pay olBT in Bahrain upon arrival. Members were advised not to let their jobs hang on the board just because a ship is not going where they want it to go. "A job is a job, and a paycheck is a paycheck." The importance of contributing to SPAD was also stressed. It was a very good and safe trip to Antarctica and back to Bahrain, "a varied and in­ teresting voyage." In the Persian Gulf "we saw the Bahrain and United States Navy go into action. We don't get a war bonus, but we do get hazardous duty pay. We went all over Southeast Australia. Several of us rented cars and even an air­ plane. Antarctica was a place we'll never forget. Going through the pack ice was awesome. We got around somewhat, but nobody made it to the South Pole, unfortunately. The trip home was in heavy seas. We lost our foremast in the 'Furious Fifties.' The captain made a video of the trip, and all hands will get a copy of a memorable voyage." The bosun and steward department were given a vote of thanks for jobs weU done. IMG IWM (Energy Transportation Corp.), January 8—Chairman B. B. Darley, Secret^ S. Wagner, Edu­ cational Director W. Kimbrough, Deck Delegate George Bruer, En- UWG UirfS (Transoceanic Cable Ships), January 13—Chairman J. Ol­ son, Secretary K. Rosiek, Educa­ tional Director Smitko. Some dis­ puted OT was reported in the deck department pertaining to the long­ shoremen's rate for discharging ca­ ble. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Honolulu Jan. 14, and a reduction in crew is expected Jan. 15. There is $212 ill the ship's fund, this after the purchase of four cases of soda for a crew cook-out. The bosun thanked the crew for helping to separate all plastics from garbage—in coinpliance with new federal regulations. All crewmembers were asked to try and keep their voices down while watching movies so that others can hear. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the out­ standing holiday meals, as well as the delicious everyday fare. Next port: Honolulu, Hawaii. OHf (mm (OMI Corp.), December 11—Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Sec­ retary Joseph Bennett Jr., Deck Del­ egate Robert Eugene Allen. No beefs or disputed OT. The vessel is enroute to Houston, Texas. The ship currently has a one-year charter run­ ning coastwise. A vote of thanks was extended to the deck depart­ ment for butterworthing dimng un­ pleasant weather. The chairman and all the crewmembers join together in wishing a happy new year to all their MU brothers and sisters. As of Jan. 1/1989, all plastic materials are to be eliminated, and dumping of Steamship Coip.), November 14— Chairman Nick Kratsas, Secretary Paul L. Hunt, Educational Director Charles A. Henly, Engine Delegate M. Hill, Steward Delegate Albert Henricks. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun Nick Kratsas noted that it was a long trip, but it "was a pleasure to sail with everyone." The crew of the Obregon gives a big welcome "to our new president, Mike Sacco," and wishes him great success throughout the coming years with a hope for better things to come. Members would like to find out about the 6V2 percent raise, if there is anything new to relate. A vote of tha^s was giyen to the steward department for a job well done; also to the entire crew for keeping everything under control. Next port: Pwama City, Fla. SFIR/r OF lEMS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), December 4—Chairman S. W. Parr, Secretary C. Johnson. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department and will be taken up with the boarding patrol­ man. The captain informed the chainnan and crew that following the Coast Guard's fireboat drill in Jacksonville, the Spirit of Texas vnh be laid up for approximately 30 days. All meml^rs who want to re­ ck^ their jobs should register in Jacksonville. Hie crew would like to thank the U.S.M.C Emluissy Guard detachment in Conakry, Guinea, for their hospitality while the vessel was docked there in November. In addition to the minutes pub­ lished above, the SIU received offi­ cial ships minutes from the following ships: V::l •'•-'I :Cii §i| mmm �I'; _ '• v.'""'' FEBRUARY, 1989 15 1989 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgnding Courses Course Pngnms Geand to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.5. lAaritime Industiy February—April 1989 The following is the current course schedule for February—April 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firejighting when attending SHLSS. Check-In Date Able Seaman First Class Pilot (Organized self study) Completion Date March 20 April 28 Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Lifeboat February 6 February 17 March 6 March 17 LNG—Self Study Safety Course April 3 April 14 This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Upon completion of course must take four (4) week Sealift Operations & Maint. Course. Steward Upgrading Courses All Steward Upgrading Courses are open-ended. Contact the Admis­ sions Office for starting dates. All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAmNSHlP Upgrading Application (First) (Last) Address. Mo./Day/Year (Street) (State) (City) Telephone. (Zip Code) July 7 May 12 May 12 June 6 March 31 April 28 May 12 March 17 have 2 weeks of , (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Completion Date DepartmenL Seniority February 13 March 13 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. Coilege Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program March 20 May 12 Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosuns Recertification March 27 May 8 Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes Firefighting: • Yes NoQ CPR: • Yes • . No • No • Date Available for training • ^ ! • ', • With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE , .0SIGNATURE. DATE. ^^ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. I Am interested In the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: DECK • Yes • No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: FromLast grade of school completed. — to — (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes • No (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. .-J March 3 March 31 Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces • Yes • No Home Port '(>•, :Vr .- The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) April 3 May 25 Adult Basic Education (ABAE) April 3 May 25 English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3 May 25 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) April 10 April 14 Book #. Social Security #. .'S- •f> u.. Check-In Date Primary Language Spoken_ Date of Birth. (Middle) April 17 April 3 April 3 May 8 March 6 April 4 March 20 February 6 All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will Sealift FamUiarization at the end of their regular course. Course 99 Radar Refresher/Renewal 99 Radar Recertification Celestial Navigation February 29 April 1 Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class tO be held is 5. Name. Completion Date Aduit Education Courses Deck Upgrading Courses Course QMED—Any Rating Refrigeration Systems, Maint. & Operations Variable Speed DC Drives Welding Diesel Engine Technology Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician FOWT Check-In Date • AB/Sealift • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel ^ Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed pC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics STEWARD • • • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook SP, ALI bEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) O Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparaiion -rii, • COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 •• �i-.v i /.•r^ (v • # - ^ .V'i;. • x;--N.X''.-..- ->• u i -J -• X •h~- -- 1.1 -" smuans m •; US-FLAG AND UNION CREWS MAKE AHC ATTRACnVE TO AFL-CIO MEMBERS • ".'3'v''''.'.,, jiV-. I "v ,"v '••' ) 'y'^r^i- • % ;;ro--':-::},;,fl;}v ; ,;?V' •• : _;/;';i;"""_;"-y' t's "Union Made" and it's perfect" in every way. That's the way the AFL-CIO is promot­ ing a special holiday package for union members and their families aboard the SS Constitution and the SS Independence (American Hawaii Cruise Lines). The two luxury cruise ships are SlU-crewed and are being billed as a good way for Ameri­ can workers to enjoy a first-class holiday at "union privilege re­ ductions" aboard tf.S.-flag ships, with U.S. safety standards and all-union crews. The promotion by the AFLCIO is a part of its Union Privi­ lege Benefit Program (UPBP), and is aimed at the 13 million active union members in the United States as well as the 27 million related family members and retired unionists. The SIU worked to arrange inclusion of U.S.-flag, union crew cruise ves­ sels in the UPBP's travel pack­ age. . In highlighting the luxury holi­ days aboard the two SlU-contracted cruise vessels, the pro­ motion program emphasized the professionalism and quality of service that are standard aboard the ships. :• Mi /o/< iea§^y«. PlS^ct \ -y ' . AV-y" ' Ssi c^se iSSSta «*»., Thb advertisement is cu^ntly appear­ ing in union newspapers throughout the country. ' '••^M :yj.r /'4J9 'M-'y:c ^'S99 f'Sia SlSSfT^ "•asry.r : •y -• STAMP HONOK A. PHIUP RANDOLPH Kiiipi'^- :•=;>^.' :•- ;• • ;ss.if;:s7yi;^vy^:'., .'' g|gia;vv}:,:::.: '?-C-Vfi. C-''"" • .•.-••'•• I'/:'.. 7-r • , ;..i ,1 " '-. -;4.1'iF-:;;;v,"v:r-t.,''i'jj,>^. •>• .P 'T/i-X '- y• ^u1lf^rp^^"^aeTra^ . I.': ... • "Wm i^SSs^ 55:^'^, ^1.' ••;. r7:;7y7- "• :•'•••- .-i. '7'-- x' \y'•••:.7'7^0\r :• -i V'ViS' l'\ '.- ' '.' r he great trade union and civil rights leader, A. Philip Ran­ dolph, has been chosen as the twelfth honoree of the United States Postal Service's Black Heritage Series. The official First Day of Issue Ceremony will be held in New York on February 3 in celebra­ tion of Black History Month. The 25-cent stamp will then go on sale at all U.S. post offices the next day. As a young man, A. Philip Randolph organized the Brother­ hood of Sleeping Car Porters and later became the organization's President. Although Randolph was a Vice-President of the AFL-CIO, his leadership ex­ tended beyond the trade union community to the civil rights movement. As a black American, Ran­ dolph dedicated his life to ad­ vancing the condition of his peo­ ple. "I consider the fight for the Negro masses the greatest serv­ ice I can render to my people and the fight alone is my com­ plete compensation," said Ran­ dolph. Randolph believed the struggle for dignity extended beyond abolishing racial barriers. As or­ ganizer of the March on Wash­ ington in 1963, Randolph recog­ nized the first step was eliminating laws which segre­ gated blacks from whites on the basis of the color of their skin. But the struggle could not end there. Randolph was convinced that it was not enough to do away with the law preventing a black man from sitting at a res­ taurant table. Randolph as­ serted our society should allow the same man the opportunity to earn enough to eat at that table. • v''-- APPLY NOW moN sm -:-7y f'-SiiBS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINEAPRIL 14,1989 -' {'••• '•'•"''••7'. '•', • : .«S\: '.iX k':kfr'-'.k'i5y •i y- Mi. pmn* MKttniMni Having enough td buy the meal brought white and black working people together. Social injustice was not a racial fi^t, it was a common cause which united all peoples. Whether fighting to end racial discrimination or eradicating poverty, Randolph conducted his struggle with dignified militancy. Although Randolph died in 1979 at the age of 90, his legacy lives on in the work of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, an organiza­ tion of black trade unionists working around the country to increase participation of the black community in the political process and in the labor move­ ment. "Salvation for a race, nation, or class must come from within. Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted. Freedom and justice must be struggled for by the op­ pressed of all lands and races, and the struggle must be contin­ uous, for freedom is never a fi­ nal fact, but a continuing evolv­ ing process to higher and higher levels of human, social, eco­ nomic, political and religious re­ lationships." —^A. Philip Randolph • r he submission deadline for the 1989 Charles Logan Scholar­ ships is April 14, 1989. These annual awards consist of seven scholarships. Four, worth $10,000 over a four-year period at colleges cho­ sen by the winners, are awarded to dependents of SIU members. Three scholarships are re­ served for SIU members them­ selves, one four-year college scholarship of $10,000 and two two-year scholarships of $5000. For further information con­ tact your SIU hall or Seafarers Welfare Plan; Charles Logan Scholarship; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. -'rk-'-'k � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TAX TIPS FOR SEAMEN SIU SPEEDS UP LEGAL PROCESS IN DRUG TESTIONG SUIT VERSUS DOT UNION GIRDS FOR BATTLE OVER ALASKA OIL EXPORT SIU MEDICAL PLAN BIG SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH UNIT SERVICES 1,200 IN 1988 FINK SHIP UPDATE NEW DOT SECRETARY PROMISES STRONG US-FLAG MERCHANT MARINE COMPANIES, UNION READY PLAN FOR DRUG TESTING RIVER BOAT SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY SIU SCHOOL ESTABLISHES NEW MARINE ELECTRONICS COURSE FOR TECHNICIANS AMERICAN EAGLE IN MOBILE DEEP SEA JOBS FOR SIU MEMBERS ON THE INCREASE NLRB SETS MCALLISTER TRIAL DATE NEW COAST GUARD RULES IN EFFECT ON LAKES, RIVERS US-FLAG AND UNION CREWS MAKE AHC ATTRACTIVE TO AFL-CIO MEMBERS STAMP HONORS A. PHILIP RANDOLPH UNION SETS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE- APRIL 14, 1989 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 2 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/5e6b371512c6c4945b43b856c8865c51.PDF bbc933037b219d0f4fc3e73576407321 PDF Text Text u SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Anti'Union Operator Slapped with 640G Fine U*S. Agency Finally Acts to Penalize Fink Ship Mots^^an $640,000 in fines have been levied against the anti-union owners of an aging oil tanker that they are trying to convert to carryy one^ the largest grain shipments ever. w /• K 1^ I^ i. y The Agency for International De­ velopment (AID) got off the seat of its pants and slapped the fine on the owners of the fink ship Ocean Chal­ lenger. The vessel has been dogged by problems ever since AID and Marad irresponsibly allowed the ship to enter the grain trade. AID levied the fines because the Ocean Challenger, which was due to sail in early December, was still tied up as of mid-January, delaying indef­ initely the arrival in Pakistan of 207,637 metric tons of wheat. Beginning with the Ocean Challengers's discrimination of union sea­ men in its hiring, the ship's operator has run into one problem and one delay after another. The supertanker had to hire a sec­ ond company to clean the ship's tanks after the first cleaning outfit hired in­ experienced illegal aliens and home. less people. Then, as a result of not paying the^ second tank-cleaning company, the U.S. Marshal's Office seized the ves­ sel, ordering it to remain in Elliot Bay, Ow. tifilfl tlie claim for $725,000 was settled. Because the Ocean Challenger leaked oil into ihe water, the U.S. Coast Guard also got into the act. The troubled tanker was forced to stay in port until "all oil, oil residues, oil soaked absorbent material, barrels and other debris" were removed from the ship's deck. Throughout the course of the con­ troversy, the SIU has charged that ship is not suitable to carry grain because of its configuration and be­ cause of its size. Articles in one of Pakistan's leading newspapers have raised these same questions. The Ocean Challenger's holds are ' - v"'" I More on Ocean Clililleiigor A fink Is a fink fs a fink 1Pbf«laiiBl, Qre>—rubbed Oif on Houston (HSI), the fii^t company hired to clean the vessel's tanks. This month, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) hit HSI with a $278,000 fine for continued flagiant violations of the country's immigation laws. INS officials believe the proposed fine is one of the largest ever levied against an employer for 76 feet deep, and though an inspection cleared the loading of the grain after an immense clean-up of the holds, there is concern about what shape the wheat will be in when it arrives. The holds must sometimes be filled with water for ballast so the ship can be maneuvered into place at the ter­ minal. The same holds are used for the grain. "We believe the tanks cannot be dried properly on this ship," said Philip Shapiro, president of Liberty Ship­ ping, one (rf filer i^inliifs, along with the SIU in the lawsuit. The Pakistanis are concerned that much of the wheat could spoil, if the tanks are not dried properly. Because the ship is large, it will have to be lightered outside of port, a process that could take as long as 40 days. In addition, the port does not have stor­ age facilities for 200,000 tons of wheat. Even if the ship eventually does sail, the lawsuit filed by the SIU, D2, and two shipping companies, hopes to prevent any future sailings of the Ocean Challenger and its two sister ships. Belmont bought the three ships from Marad last year at near scrap prices A&G Eledion Results Announceci SIU Crews Make TAGOS Succeed \• "-/C"<-i'Feigo3 ' >,! v'.iV- On the Rfcfiord G. Mofflilesen FogeS Highlights of Sty's 50th Year Pages 11-14 Supplemental Health Plan Described Page 18 hiring illegal aliens. Reports to INS demonstrated the company's polic hiring only Spanish-speaking workers. iNS investigat revealed illegal aliens were employed by HSI to the Ocean Challenger. Because of HSI's repeated lations and refusal to play by the rules, the raaxiii fines were set. and observers expected the company to sell the tankers for scrap. Instead the company bid on the wheat ship­ ment. Pakistan originally wanted the grain delivered in more than one sailing because it does not have the facilities to store such huge amounts of wheat. But under reported pressure from the SID, it reluctantly accepted the deal when Belmont's bid was slightly lower than other companies. At the time, the SIU and shii ers said Belmont had an unfair tage because of the bargain ba; >1: -c; price it paid for the ships. Th< cost more than $80 million each built with Construction Diffe /t Subsidy funds. Marad took the oback when the previous compan bankrupt and then sold the ships for about $6 million each to Belmont. •'''I'':;®?;' - 4: J.v,'...- U,S. Ylag but Foreign Crews SIU Hits DOD Kuwaiti Tanker Reflagging Poiicy SIU President Michael Sacco condemned the government for its failure to immediately put U.S. sea­ men aboard Kuwaiti tankers flying the American flag. SacCo's criticism came as the Department of Defense (DOD) an­ nounced an extension of the current policy to allow use of the U.S. flag as protection on Kuwaiti tankers in the Persian Gulf. DOD said six of the 11 ships are being returned to the Kuwaiti flag. The remaining five under the U.S. flag will keep foreign crews aboard. DOD will allow a gradual switch­ over to full U.S. crewing over a 10month period. Sacco said, "We fail to under­ stand just what justification there is for prolonging full American crew­ ing for 10 more months when U.S. maritime unions have the trained, skilled manpower to fill all positions on all five ships." Congresswoman Helen Bentley (R-Md.) also attacked the DOD de­ cision. She said, "The extension defied the will of Congress." By enacting the Commerical Fishing Anti-Reflagging Act of 1987 (HR 2598), Congress expressed "loud and clear" its intention that aU U.S.- flag vessels be manned by U.S. citizens. Bentley accused the gov­ ernment of "abusing American laws . , . and turning the American flag into a flag of convenience." The controversy over the 11 Ku­ waiti tankers has been going on since 1987, when the U.S. govern­ ment unilaterally reflagged the ves­ sels and waived American manning and shipbuilding requirements. ..4- We fail to understand what justification there is for prolonging full American crewing for 10 more months^. / The government's decision to al­ low foreign seamen onboard Amer­ ican vessels was roundly criticized in Congress and by maritime unions. But an obscure loophole in the law gave DOD the right to waive man­ ning requirements because the ves­ sels were not expected to call on any U.S. port. C A;'.': �sd5f^te:^±;±Ssl-r±i^:^^t:;::±^^^r:^^•fe'-^.7~:^^!^^^-•^T;r-^r^^ 'I'/Vv: '.•: ' j. •;. •mfi Govemment Foul-ups ^^^^^^^Pr^sident's Report by Michael Sacco The case of the oil tanker Ocean Chal­ lenger {Provides a perfect example of how govemment foul-ups are a big factor in the weakening of the American-flag shipping industry. Whether these foul-ups are deliberate or unintentional hardly miakes any difference. The consequences are the same: the ability of the industry to get on its feet is severely affected. In the case of the 265,()()()-ton tanker Ocean Challenger, two govemment agencies allowed, perhaps even encouraged, a situation whereby a Boston businessman grabbed off three govemment-owned ships at bargain-basement prices, and then through a complex series of maneuvers and manipulations, had a huge contract for the shipment of grain dumped in his lap that would make him a killing. What is especially sad about the Ocean Challenger mess is that it was obvious from the beginning that the operation was not to become a bona-fide part of the U.S.-flag maritime industry. A Disgraceful Story -• • '¥-'•'• ' -'.. a; •' 'i\ the Pakistanis to accept the vessel to carry some 200,000 tons of wheat from the West Coast. Several U.S.-flag car­ riers with smaller vessels, suited to the Pakistanis, were available at only slightly higher cost, which would aUoW the cargo to be delivered directly to the various ports without the necessity of the more costly method of offshore discharging the cargo onto lighters and then into port. This disgraceful story began last summer when the Maritime Administration approved the sale from the govemment's layup fleet of three very large crade carriers (VLCC), including the Ocean Challenger, at a price slightly more than the ships , would have brought in for scrap. Under the circumstances of the . ^.........4,.. v/ould be scrapped, rr — sale, it was rightly presumed that the Ocean Challenger okpite the\arg^n basement price, the Maritime Administration placed li^ restrictions on the use of the ship. That was the first of a series of events that set the Ocean Challenger enterprise apart from the conventional, good-faith maritime operation. Despite objections by the govemment of Pakistan to the use of the Ocean C/ia//cngcr, the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) leaned on Bad Management and Bad Faith From the outset, the Ocean Challenger operator demonstrated bad manage­ ment and bad faith. It refused to hire American seamen who had sailed on union-contracted ships. It brought aboard and exploited unskHled illegal entry aliens ahd homeless people to clean the vessel's tanks, touching off a storm of protest throughout the Portland, Ore. community. And then it came under fire from the Coast Guard for causing an oil slick in the Portland harbor. The SIU, along with the MEBA and two shipping companies. Liberty Maritime Corp. and OMI Corp., stepped in with a suit in federal court challenging the<;harter of the Ocean Challenger on the grounds that the ship had been sold by Maratl at just above scrap prices. The suit also charged that Marad had allowed use of the VLCC in the grain trade without proper consideration of the impact it would have on the existing bulk fleets According to the AID, the vessel is now scheduled to sail with its cargo around mid-January, some two months late. No wonder, then, that the use of the vessel and the role of the government ^ agencies have attracted the attention and concern of key members of Congress, All of us concerned with protecting the job security of seafaring workers and promoting the well-being of the merchant manne must fight against the bdmbling bureaucracy which aUows an Ocean C/ia/Zenger situation to happen. These agencies have a responsibility to promote the interests of U.S. shipping, not to undermine it. Congress Gefs Reagan^s Last Maritime Budget ••f• In one of its final official acts, the Reagan administration submitted a $1.15 trillion budget for fiscal yem1990. It would leave funding for most maritime programs at essentially the same levels as last year. In announcing the budget, the administration expressed confidence that it would make headway in reform­ ing the Operating Differential Subsidy (CDS) jpro^am. The program, which is sc^duled to increase from $218 million in 1989 to $236 million in 1990, has begun to expire. Although coming up with a new CDS program ranks high on everybody's list of important issues, reform of the program has so far proven elusive. The administration also reiterated its desire that legislation be enacted for oil and gas exploration and devel­ opment of federd lands in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). This is an important job security issue for seamen because sup­ plies of Alaskan North Slope oil are expected to diminish in the years ahead, and more than 40 American tankers are employed in the trade. But envi­ ronmental groups are expected to mount a fierce challenge to the explo­ ration of ANWR oil, as they did in the last session of Congress. The big winner in this year's budget from a maritime point of view is the Coast Guard, which will have its budget raised by 17 percent from last year. Most of the increase will be devoted to increased drug enforcement pro­ grams. Few expect that the Reagaf budget will be enacted in its present form, especially since there will be a change in administration Jan. 20. Democratic leaders have said that they will i^ore 2/LOG / January 1989 this budget and wait for one from the incoming Bush administration. This Reagan budget seeks to dis­ continue two programs which have come under attack in recent years: the Construction Differential Subsidy Pro­ gram, which has not been funded since the 1980 budget, and the Title XI Loan Mortgage Program. The Reagan administration tried to officially end the Title XI program last year, but Congress would not go along with the proposal. However, no new funds are allotted for it in the proposed budget, though two applications for Title XI funds are still pending. The Reagan administration would make sharp cuts in farm programs. Under the proposed Reagan budget, agricultural programs are scheduled to be cut by almost 25 percent. Luckily,' the P.L. 480 program, which generates a large share of jobs for American seamen, is scheduled to be funded at roughly the same level. More than $47 million have been allotted for payment to the Agriculture Department for the cost of carrying additional cargo under the 1985 Farm Act which increased P.L. 480 requirements for certain kinds of cargo from 50 to 75 percent. , The administration also proposed to increase the fill rate for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve from 50,000 bar­ rels a day to 75,000 barrels a day iii 1990 and create a separate 10 million barrel petroleum inventory for defense purposes. The oil for the increase would result from the administration's proposal to sell the government-run oil fields at Elk HUls and Teapot Dome, wherie the purchaser would be re­ quired to m^e oil available as part of the sale agreement. Maritime Quiz Were you able to identify this ship in last month's LOG? She was the S.S. American Hawk (Isthmian/State Marine), sailing out of San Francisco Bay for the Far East in the late 60's. Long before the advent of LASH vessels, this C-3 was rigged to carry barges as deck cargo. ^»LOG EBacuthfS Board WchMl Sacco £C0CUOV« Wc« Pmident JoMphDIGIorglo S9awtmy Anau* ^ fnvaent Fimk Margtotta Oii«:tor o( Public Ralallont a Pubilcalians John Fay Roy'llarcar * Max Hall Associate EdHor MeCaitnay TlHMnasGllda«ell WnAnMM Ctiailao SvoAaon StavaEdnay jackCalfay Wco Antsdwir Mauging Edtor OMMrah Qraona Asaodale EdHor •4 - �m mmms K .0 r --',i'^''i'i'v^:S)\- '''^''' Mloiing Panel Announces Results of A&G Vote Sacco Elected To Presidency ip^'. kv -•41-•• As the LOG was going to pjress, the Union Tallying Committee released the list of successful candidates in the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District election, which began Novem­ ber 1 and concluded December 31, 1988. The conunittee's report, which will be submitted for action at the next membership meeting in all ports, shows Michael Sacco overwhelmingly elected as president of the SIU District Union for a four-year term. Joseph DiGiorgio was relected to the Secretary-Treasurer's post. Also elected to four year terms were: Joe Sacco, Executive Vice President; An^s "Red" Campbell, Vice President for Collective Bargain­ ing; Jack Caff(by, Vice President, Atlantic Coast; Thomas Glidewell, Vice Pres­ ident, Gulf Coast; George McCartney, Vice Pres­ ident, West Coast; John Fay, Vice President, Lakes and Inland Waters, and Roy Mercer, Vice President, Government Services. Headquarters Representatives and Port Officials elected were: Headquarters Representa­ tive—Leo Bonser, Byron Kelley, Carl Peth, Robert Pomerlane and . George Ripoll. Piney Point—^James Martin, Port Agent; Kwong Jih Hom, Port Employee. New York—Augustin "Augie" Tellez, Port Agent; Trevor "Robbie" Robertson and Robert Selzer, Port Employees. jniiladelphia—David Heindel, Port Agent; Kermett T. Mangram, Port Employee. Baltimore—-Allen P. Ray­ mond, Port Agent; James P. McGee, Port Employee. Mobile—George Vukmir, Port Agent; Edward "Edd" Morris, Port Employee. New Orleans—^Ray Singletary, Port Agent; Nick Celona, Port Employee. Houston—^Dean Corgey, Port Agent; Frank Gill, Port Em­ ployee. San Francisco—Dopald C. An­ derson, Port Agent; Thomas J. Fay and Gentry Moore, Port Em^ ployees. St. Louis—^David M. Carter, Port Agent; Jesse Solis, Port Em­ ployee. Detroit-Algonac—Jack Allen, Port Agent; M. Joseph Sigler, Port Employee. * • • • In addition to the election of offi­ cers, there was one proposition on the ballot calling for an amendment to the SIU Constitution, "pjc proposition, which passed by airbwrwhelming vote. I :' JS'I I''''''' The Union Tallying Committee paused during their count to pose for this photo with SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DlGlorgio, seated; his administrative aide, Joanne Herrlein, left, and Seafarers House Counsel Leslie Tarentola, right. The committee included Tom Dowell, Alex Reyer, Calvaln James, Frank Rodriguez, Joseph Power, Harreid Reed, Nick Kratsas, Harry Jones, Richard Forgays, Richard Gimpel, Peter Garza, Revels Poovey, Andrew Lewis, Milton Phelps, James Slay, Edouard DeParlier, Joseph Morrison, Tinitali Tinitaii, Maurice "Duke" Duet and Nicholas Tagliamhuris. revises the title and duties of the of­ fices of Secretary; Vice President, Lakes and Inland Waters and Vice President, Government Services; ex­ pands the location of the Union's headquartes to include Camp Springs, Maryland; deletes the position of "Port Employee" and establishes six "As­ sistant Vice-President" positions; pro­ vides the Executive Board with the authority to change the number of Membership OKs Changes to SIU Constifution constitutional ports; and changes the Quarterly Financial Conunittee to an annual committee. The new constitu­ tional amendments also provide for multiple housekeeping constitutional changes. All of the changes are to be accomplished within six months from the date of Certification by the Union Tallying Committee. The election was conducted by se­ cret mail ballot as provided for under the SIU Constitution. The ballots were counted at SIU headquarters by an elected Union Tallying Committee consisting of two full-book members from each of the SIU's 10 constitu­ tional ports. A complete report of the election Tallying Committee will be posted this month in all the ports. House Ship Ponef Sets First Meeting The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will meet for the first time this year on Feb. 2. The 42-member committee has ju­ risdiction over ocean and inland ship­ ping, the Marine Administration, the Federal Maritime Commission, the Coast Guard, Great Lakes, fisheries and the Panama Canal. :Y • 'i' • v.-i-'Y . .'A-A i 0rug Decision Could Help SIU Suit ... Bans Testing of A federal judge's rulit^i barring tMdlom drug testing of the nation's truck dri^^s could have a positive bearing on the SIU's suit to block such testing for maritime workers. The judge issued an injunction ag^rt such testing, saying the govemment had failed to prove that drug abuse is a serious problem in the trucking industry. In its suit, the SIU cites the Coast Guard's own adiniission that it has little evi­ dence linking drug use to maritime safety problems. Over the objections of the entire maritime industry and most of the fram^mrtation industiy, the Depaifrttent of Transportation issued sweeping drug testing regulations late last year. Last month the SIU became the fit^ fransportati^ u^ aj^nst the goveiument to overturn the pre-employment, periodic and random drug testing rules. The regulations went into effect, but actual testing in the maritime mdustry wiil not t^gin until later this year unless the courts put. the drug testing on hold. M[aritime employers vrith 50 or more employees have six nionths to b^n pre-employment testing and a year to implement the other as^pects of the program. Companies with 11-50 workers have six months to implement pre^mployment, perictdic, post-accident and reason­ able cause testing, but two years to begin random testing progrmns. Employers with fewer than 11 em­ VS.- .A visAr ployees hav two years to 11 ment the entire program. Because of the lead time involved for maritime drug testing, court ac­ tion on the SIU's suit is not ex^ pected soon. In the trucking case, U.S. Fe# ^ eral District Court Judge Marilyn Hall Patel said random and postaccident drug testing raised serious constitutional questions under the Fourth Amendment which bars un­ reasonable search and seizures. "The government has cited only two studies, each having dubious merit and weight, to justify the intrusive testing contemplated by both random testing and post-ac­ cident testing," she wrote. In the case of the maritime in­ dustry, the government cited no studies of drug use to back its call for drug testing. "Tbese (DOT) regulations are not supported by particularized reliable * findings about rampant drug use" in the trucking iiulustry, Patel wrote. She also said, "Random drug testing tinder the new regulations lacks the requisite element of indi­ vidualized suspicion." The new regulations cover almost all trmisporation workers, and legal action has been taken in the aviation and rail industries, along with mar­ itime and trucking. In addition to the suits filed over the recent DOT drug testing rules, two court cases concerning drug testing will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this year. January 1989/LOG/3 .A -S- ® • r:#: . .. , •"Y �a63iy6tiai£aEtedepi,«iyii^-:-*i^«fl».">sUtftiU^4R'jik<.^^^ ; .i • ••-•/ii^'r :-;.. vrA';. pp-^jp • •100th Mission Marked •S' •'• 'A. - . |\,/S':''iii|' .'i , vr.;.,: V - SlU Crews Make TAGOS Program a -t- ' V.'l ;.ri:' ' ,-.v1rr:' ;-f "? ; .ei 'k: :.(£• r rf .i'.', .••' hP •-IP With a colorful Hawaiian lei draped over her bow, the USNS Contender (T-AGOS 2) arrived here Oct. 20 for pierside festivities commemorating the 100th operational mission among the 10 ocean surveillance ships now in service with MSG. On Jan. 7,1985, the Contender, with an SIU crew, left Pearl Harbor on the first mission of these very special ships which have since proven their worth to Pacific and Atlantic fleet commanders. On hand to greet the Contender when she berthed at Bishop Point's Pier Alpha was Rear Adm. Edwin R. Kohn Jr., deputy commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, along with more than 100 military and civilian guests. The Contender crew employed by Sea Mobility, Inc., not used to such atten­ tion, seemed pleased by the warm reception and recognition their ship received when it tied up. On typical T-AGOS missions in the Pacific and Atlantic, the all-white, 224foot surveillance ships sail alone, mov­ ing at the snail's pace of three knots on voyages that average 80 days in length. It's easy to feel forgotten when * •,:' ^ iS^s ifv'_ : ypu're away from port for almost three months. But out of sight doesn't nec­ essarily mean out of mind. "Few ships are watched more care­ fully than T-AGOS vessels," said Adm. Kohn, directing his remarks to the Contender crew standing by the railing of their , ship. "You're not lonely. You're getting lots of attention. The mission of T-AGOS ships precludes them from moving too far from the 'front' where they produce a critical product for the Navy." . In brief remarks, Cdr. Rick Hardy, commanding officer of T-AGOS Sup­ port Unit, Pacific, recognized the two unions which crew the T-AGOS ships, SIU and MEBA District 2. Present at the 100th voyage celebration were Tom Fay, SIU port agent in Honolulu, and Jerry Joseph, vice president of MEBA District 2. Since coming into fleet service in 1985, the unique ships operated by the Military Sealift Command and crewed by commercial mariners and civilian technicians have won widespread praise and respect from their fleet command­ ers as kfey players in the Navy's anti­ The SlU-crewed f/SiVS Contender was the first of the T-AGOS vessels to complete an operational mission. The Contender recently completed the 100th T-AGOS voyage. submarine warfare (ASW) program. Noted the Chief of Naval Opera­ tion's Oct. 18 message to the T-AGOS/ SURTASS community in recognition of the 100th mission of the worldwide ocean surveillance fleet, "These ves­ sels have made a significant contri­ bution to meeting the Soviet challenge on the high seas. Everyone involved has great reason to be proud of these accomplishments. The Navy will con­ tinue to rely on your successes to ensure its ability to execute its mis­ sions successfully." Two Key Cabinet Posts Announced by Bush hPpii •.. .. • Skinner Named to DOT; Dole Wins Labor Post •. -iijfc. -"'--fi' mw mmp rnmp.: 'rk4 There will be a number of new faces in the federal agencies and congres­ sional committees which determine the fate of the American-flag merchant marine. iSamuel Skinner, a senior partner in the Chicago law firm of Sidley & Austin, has been named Transporta­ tion Secretary. Elizabeth Dole, who headed the Department of Transpor­ tation from 1983-1987, has been named the new Secretary of Labor. Both departments will have to deal with issues that are important to American seamen, both as workers employed in the maritime sector and as members of trade unions. 'C, In announcing his selection of Skin­ ner as DOT head. President-elect George Bush said the proposed nom­ inee is "a visionary" who would be able "to get all the legs of our trans­ portation system—air, land and sea— working together." He also said that the budget deficit would make it im­ perative for the new secretary to work within tight fiscal constraints. As head of the DOT, Skinner will have to deal with a wide array of issues, including reform of the liner subsidy program and the serious de­ cline of this nation's sealift and ship­ building capabilities. :Si:-.. V P•jJ ..,, -e: \ a: p'k- lis „• p: - ^ Skinner is a long-time associate of Illinois Gov. James Thompson. He served as head of the Chicago Transit Authority and is widely credited with restoring that agency to financial sta­ bility. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. One of the first issues he will have to deal with is the court challenge to the DOT'S proposed drug-testing rules. Transportation unions have objected to those rules as being too broad and sweeping. Despite his extensive public record and a reputation for being a first-class manager. Skinner has not worked ex­ tensively with transportation issues. He acknowledged that in his first press conference, and said that he would take pains to surround himself with the best qualified people he could find. This makes the staffing of such posi­ tions as Marad chief even more im­ portant. Unlike Skinner, Elizabeth Dole has an extensive record of service in the federal government. As head of the DOT, she received high marks for her work on issues like the passage of seatbelt laws and the transfer of Na­ tional Airport to a regional authority. She received some criticism, however, for the way she responded to dereg­ ulation of the nation's airlines and to her inability to promote a more com­ prehensive maritime policy. Her appointment was well-received in labor circles, since she is perceived as being more moderate and more conciliatory than some of her prede­ cessors. Sen. Edward Kennedy (DM£»S.) says that "President-elect Bush saved one of his best appointments until the end," and AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Lane Kirkland noted that "she is a person of proven stature and wide experience in public life who will give the Labor Department an important voice in the affairs of interest to work- ing Americans." The Journal of Commerce reports that at least five incoming Democrats and two Republicans have indicated interest in joining the 42-member House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee! The committee will have at least five vacancies because five for­ mer members, three Democrats and two Republicans, will not be returning when the new session of Congress convenes. The Senate has already made infor­ mal assignments to committees. Join­ Adm. Bufdier To Head /WIHary Sealift Command Rear Admiral Paul D. Butcher took the helm of the Military Sealift Command at ceremonies Dec. 19 in Washington, D.C. He succeeds Vice Admiral Walter J. Piotti who served in the post from 1985. Butcher, a West Virginia native and graduate of Marshall Univer­ sity, joined the Navy in 1948. He was commissioned as ensign in 1953 when he finished college. Before taking over the MSG, he served as Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, U.S. At­ lantic fleet. Adm. Butcher The MSG Butcher takes over employs more than 2,000 merchant mariners under contract to the Navy, many of whom are SIU members. They sewe on ships such as the Fast Sealift ships. Afloat and Maritime Prepositioning Ships, T-AGOS vessels and others. In addition, some 6,400 civil service and military employees are part of the MSG. • . n_- ;-,i 4 / LOG / January 1989 P m ing the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will be newly elected Democrats Richard Bryan of Nevada and Chuck Robb of Virginia. On the Republican side will be Con­ rad Burges from Montana, Trent Lott of Mississippi and Slade Gorton of Washington. All five are newly elected, though Gorton served on the Com­ merce Committee in his first term in the Senate. He was defeated in his election bid, and 1988 marked a per­ sonal comeback. -P.: • f �.;••<;?•"•• vv' •'. •'- /'''' ''yk'^'^''f,•; AV^; V/ ' . Tanker Brings a Full Load off Fuel • '•••/''.••¥ y'W y-y - • • •' ••>•• ,. •"' ji,.:. , ^1. • SlU Ship Kraps Amy From Kunhirig on Empty •vifplS:pP; Seafarers crewing the T-5 tanker Richard G. Matthiesen found them­ selves in Charleston, S.C. last month with a load of fuel for a nearby Army base. The Matthiesen is one of five T-5s operating on a 25-year charter to the Navy. The 30,000 DWT vessel is op­ erated by Ocean Carriers Inc. Seafar­ ers first crewed the tanker in 1986. All the T-5s are named for civilian merchant mariners who were cited for heroism during World War II. Richard G. Matthiesen was an AB aboard the S.S. Marcus Daly. He was killed dur­ ing the initial invasion of the Philip­ pines in 1944. ... «-sGEwak- .v;•' •!! "i- V'«-• 'h'y'x -i' • V-' '•••"'v.' . yjJ.v.'.v In the crew lounge, some of the folks who keep the engine room running smoothly are (1. to r.) QMED Leon Fountain, GUD/E Sean Walker, QMED Eugene Thompson and Steward Assistant Eric Gray. '-•I'Tr.;. C:'lpN , •FPM'---v •v •i'f'l,-. AB Billy Joe Lockhart loads two drums for the engine room. Just before he signed off the ship. Chief Cook William Knorr (left) poses with Steward Assistant P.G. Ordanza (center) and Steward/Baker Richard Geiling. Bosun Jerry Bass (left) and AB William Johnson. ; mm: • 1 ' • ife 1 ABs Rodney Ennls (left) and BiUy Joe Lockhart take a break from their deck duties. Getting ready fm- lunch in the galley are Steward^aker Richard Geiling (left) and Chief Cook Gina Lightfoot. She came onboard when the MeMiesen arrived in Charleston. January 1989/LOG/5 ' . . '' r ?ii' • .zi;; " ••" ,• 4 '.m. ^ -"n. -s/ �IE- f•H'.: -i.rii'.-: I: r?-.i---':'-r • 5F'-V 5 i- { \s . ' . ^ ifI ?|;;|-:'Sv' l:;.C':i: '< S"' 1 &m: I ,. • -:• :• •- • \fr'' iifir-:-:..' • n 3, •' Arijfrei Sakharov, tFamed Soviet Dissident, Given AFL-CiO Human Rights Award Andrei Sakharov, the Soviet scien­ tist honored by the AFL-CIO as "one of the towering moral figures of our century," accepted the George Meany Human Rights Award in a ceremony at the federation's headquarters re­ cently. SIU President Michael Sacco at­ tended the ceremony and ld|er had a chance to meet Sakharov. "His ded­ ication to freedom and his strength in the face of repression should be a;n inspiration to everyone," Sacco said. The award presented by AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland had been voted by the Executive Council on May 21, 1986, Sakharbv's 65th birth­ day. At the time, Sakharov was con­ fined to a harsh "internal exile,"" in isolation imposed by his country's rulers. "I am grateful," Sakharov said, speaking not just of the award but of the years of public support for his cause from "the trade union move­ ment in America." He spoke of the "great changes" taking place in his country, and of the need to continue the process. Sak­ harov stressed that the liberalization of Soviet society is still far froip com­ plete. He spoke of dissidents still in prison, such as Vazif Meilanov and Mikhail Kukobaka, and of others re­ leased from prison who have not yet had their fiill rights restored. Neither the United States nor groups like the AFL-CIO that have pressed the cause of human rights should relax their efforts and prodding, Sakharov urged. Sakharov spoke hopefully of the independent worker movements that have started to spring up in the Soviet Union. The next likely step, he said, will be efforts to achieve "consolidation" of the worker groups. "Everyone in the USSR expects fhat they can count on the support of the free trade unions" of the West, Sakharov added. With Sakharov was an ally in the human rights crusade, Sergie Kovalev, who had served a 10-year term in prison, forced labor and internal exile for refusing to be silent to injus­ tice. Now he had been given lastminute permission to join Sakharov in the United States. Speaking for those who have been in prison and those still in prison, Kovalev said, "We have constantly felt this help" from the AFL-CIO. In the struggles ahead, Kirkland assured Sakharov, "You can count on the American trade union movement as a resource" in striving for "a greater degree of freedom and democracy." Kirkland noted that 1986 wasn't the first time Sakharov had been pre­ vented from accepting an AFL-CIO invitation or barred by the Soviet gov­ ernment from leaving the country. Sakharov wasn't allowed to travel to Norway to accept the Nobel Peace Prize awarded him in 1975 for his defense of universal human rights. n--- ••'..^•"r:,. -' •• ,. • ' '* ' • ' • • 'J : • V::• Andrei Sakharov (left) and SIU President Michael Sacco exchaAge greetings after the Soviet human rights leader vras presented with the George Meany Human Rights award. And he and other human rights ad­ vocates invited to the AFL-CIO's 1977 convention in Los Angeles were de­ nied exit visas. Sakharov sent the speech he had planned to deliver through "unofficial channels" and Kirkland's predeces­ sor, George Meany, read it to the convention. It was, as Kirkland noted at the awards presentation, "a moving expression of the aspirations of the human spirit." Sakharov then referred to the "ir­ reversible moral victory of the ideol­ ogy of human rights over the ideology of totalitarianism." Asking the AFLCIO's help, he stressed that "the only weapon in our struggle is publicity, the open and free word." United States and China Sign Shipping Pact i'V t • i K'l • • • The United States and China have signed a maritime trade agreement. It marks an important hew step in the trading relationship between the two countries and presents the American maritime industry, especially the liner segment, with a potentially lucrative source of new cargo. While the agreement covers only the regular, common carrier liner serv­ ices, officials fi-om both countries noted that future talks will be held to "fa­ cilitate the substantial participation of U.S.-flag bulk vessels in the bilateral bulk trades." The immediate beneficiaries of the new maritime agreement are two U.S.flag carriers, Sea-Land and American President Lines, both of which employ SIU seamen onboard their vessels. Sea-Land has disclosed plans to open three offices in China by the early part of this year, making it the first U.S.flag operator to do so since the fall of the Nationalist government some 40 years ago. Apply Now for SlUSelmkn0tips To those of you thinking about college, for yourselves or your dependents, the SIU's Charlie LOgan Scholarship Progiam is.one way to ease the financial burden often associated with higher learning. But you'd V better think quickly-^cause Friday, April 14, 1989 is the deadline for Ivsubmissipn of applications. , = The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their I childremtfchieve their educational goals. These annual awaids consist of "^j^even scholarships, four of which are worth SfO,000 over a four-year jMjriod at collets chosen by the winners, jtn additionv three scholarships 5| are reserved annually for SIU members themselves: one is a four-year college scholarship of $10,000; two are two-year scholarships of $5,000 each for study. Scholarship grants are awarded on the bs^s of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT) or f,J^erican College Tests (ACT). ©onT put It off any longer. Applications are still available to active llidiembers and their dependents at any SIU hall or through the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Charlie Logan Scholarshipv520l Auth Way, Camp Springs, :Md.20746. ' , . . . . — 'i.. ...i..'../ The bilateral trade agreement was signed in the Treaty Room of the State Department, where Deputy of State John Whitehead called the agreement an "important step in our bilateral trade relations." Qian Yongchang, China's minister of communication, agreed, saying that "trade can't be conducted without shipping." Maritime relations between the two governments had been governed by a bilateral trading agreement that was signed in 1980, but it elapsed five years ago. As a result, American maritime companies have been virtually shut out of the trade. With the economic and political lib­ eralizations undertaken 10 years ago, trade between the United States and China has undergone an explosive growth. The present maritime agree­ ment gives both the Americans and the Chinese greater access to each other's ports, and streamlines proce­ dural matters. The agreement is for four years. It contains cargo-sharing provisions to provide for parity in bilateral liner cargo carriage and to ensure vessels of each nation at least one-third of such cargoes. U.S.-flag vessels may enter 40 listed Chinese ports upon 24-hour advance notice, and Chinese-flag vessels may enter all U.S. ports, except 12 specif­ ically listed. The agreement also deals with such maritime matters as vessel documen­ tation, crew identity documents and shore leave, handling of maritime ac­ cidents, convertibility of payments, and equal treatment with respect to the assessment of tonnage duties. Notice SGT. MATEJ KOOK, PK EUGENE OeREGON, MM. SIEPHEN PIESS All crewmembers who sailed aboard the Kocak in 1986 and/or 1987 are to submit copies of their Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to the Contract Department at headquarters in order to collect their economic price adjustment (E.P.A.). Crewmembers who sailed aboard the Obregon and the Pless in 1987 are to submit copies of their Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to the Contract Department at headquarters for their economic price adjustment. M.V. GUS DARNELL Crewmembers who sailed aboard the above named vessel in 1987 are due an economic price adjustment (E.P.A.) Forward copies of your Coast Guard discharges or pay vouchers to the Contraci^Departm^nt at headquarters for proMssing. 6 / LOG / January 1989 ' -t" •••; ,.v|S y4 '• '5! �" ''v Ky AIDS Holf/nes—Ififormofroii Is Just a Call Aw€iy AIDS hotlines are made available to the public by a number of different organizations and agencies. Calls to these hotlines can be made anony­ mously (without giving your name). The caller, therefore, may be able to talk more openly about his or her concerns. The caller may, however, be asked to give the state and zip code of the place where the caller is calling from. These hotlines are a valuable source of information. They may be helpful to people who have questions and concerns about AIDS, family mem­ bers and friends of individuals with HIV/AIDS infections, individuals who believe they might be infected with the AIDS virus, individuals who feel healthy but are AIDS antibody posi­ tive, as well as individuals who may have ARC or AIDS. NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINES The national hotlines can be dialed from anywhere within the U.S. They provide trained people capable of giv­ ing information, answering questions, and making referrals to programs, or­ ganizations and services in your area. The 800 numbers are free. To call the other numbers you will have to pay for the long distance call. 1. National AIDS Hotline (Compre­ hensive AIDS information and re­ ferral source for support groups, AIDS antibody testing sites, and other services in your area) 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 800-342-AIDS 2. National Drug Ahuse Hotline M-F 9am-3am; S&S 12 noon-9pm Eastern Time 800-662-HELP 3. AIDS Information Hotline, National Gay Task Force M-F 5pm-10pm; Sat. lpm-5pm Eastern Time 800-221-7044 212-529-1604 New York 4. National Sexually Transmitted Dis­ eases Hotline M-F llam-llpm Eastern Time 800-227-8922 5. Free AZT Program (For those un­ able to afford AZT) . 800-542-2437 in New York only For numbers in other states call the National AIDS Hotline 800-342-AIDS STATE AIDS HOTLINES The 800 numbers can only be dialed fi-om within that particular state. These numbers provide trained individuals capable of giving information, an­ swering questions, and making refer­ rals to programs, organizations, sup­ port groups, HIV/AIDS antibody testing sites, professional and other services. 1. Alabama AIDS Hotline 800-228-0469 2. California AIDS Hotlines 800-367-AIDS Northern Califor­ nia (English/Spanish) 800-922-AIDS Southern Califor­ nia (English) 800-222-SIDA Southern Califor­ nia (Spanish) 3. Florida AIDS Hotline 800-FLA-AIDS 6. Project Inform (Experimental drug information for all stages of HIV/ AIDS infection—newsletter, pam­ phlets, and information) 10am-2pm Pacific Time; Recording other times 800-822-7422 800-334-7422 in California only : .-'"f • 9. Minnesota AIDS Hotline 800-248-AIDS I M 10, Missouri AIDS Hotline 800-533-AIDS i'-"- 11. New Jersey AIDS Hotline 800-624-2377 7^:.'-V:7T •• : -rr'A • 12. New York AIDS Hotline 800-462-1884 13. Ohio AIDS Hotline 800-322-AIDS yy'ity'•7^ 14. Pennsylvania AIDS Hotline 800-692-7294 '1 if|' 15. Puerto Rico AIDS Hotline 809-765-1010 7i::i 16. Texas AIDS Information and Re­ ferral Line 800-248-1091 17. Virginia AIDS Hotline 800-533-4148 5. Louisiana AIDS Hotline 800-999-4379 18. Washington AIDS Hotline 800-272-AIDS 7. Massachusetts AIDS Action Line M-F 9am-9pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; .... 8, Michigan AIDS Hotline 800-872-AIDS / •" 4. Hawaii AIDS Hotline 800-321-1555 922-1313 Oahu 6. Maryland AIDS Hotline 9am-9pm 800-638-6252 7 7:/ Sun. 12 noon-4pm 800-235-2331 '-a- For more information: Elizabeth Reisman SAFE P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 V J "• :i-;5 Upgraders Tour CapHol Hill 7. Gay Men's Health Crisis 212-807-7035 For the number of the locsd group in your area call the National AIDS Hotline 800-342-AIDS "7 • 8. National Association of People with AIDS 202-483-7979 For the number of the local group in your area call the National AIDS Hotline 800-342-AIDS • "'b • SAFE Steering Committee Sets AIDS Policy Goals This article is the second in a series of periodic articles which will report on the Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education (SAFE) steering committee activities. As reported in the November 1988 LOG, the SAFE steering committee will be developing an industry-wide policy to deal with the various issues involving the AIDS virus. The key components of the maritime industry's AIDS policy will cover four areas—education, health and safety, employment practices and health care cost cont^toent. That was the program/mapped out by the SAFE steering committee at a two-day meeting in 1& November at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. SIU President Mike SaCqo and Executive Vice President Joe Sacco along with Secretary Joe DlGiorgio and Vice President Ken Conklin opened the meeting. EmployeiOancJ union representatives reviewed draft policies concerning AIDS education and health and safety. The committee chose three subcommittee chairpersons to coordinate some of the committee's activities. Those selected were Mike DiPrisco of Crowley Maritime for health and safety policies; Anthony Naccarato of OMI Corporation for employment practice policies and David Schultz of American Steamship Co. for the AIDS education program. The committee is scheduled to meet again in early March in Camp Springs, Md. to discuss and develop employment policies. '['Ab'l'--. •iL.. I*--: V#.;, M!.;/ Following the Thanksgiving Day holiday, npgrading members from the Able Seaman class, as well as from the Welding and Automation classes, continued their union education program with a tour of the Capitol. Taking part in the day's events were Jersald Gailetta, Jose Gonzalez, Julio Ramos, Richard Rankin, Gary Tauro, James Templeton, Alfred DeSimone, William Eden, Juan Iglesias, Robert Johmwn, Jack Pegram, Mohamed Saleh, Arthur Miller, John Day, Gary Pratts and James Bates. 7 ti January 1989/LOG/7 -77. V • •hid �" 'f ^ ^^ • • fS- ' .'•: '• •#,-!• '\. . • Glen Dickens, 64 Cut-N-Shoot, Texas Joined Union 1955 mm Lawrence EUand, 78 Mlllbrook, Ala. Joined Union 1947 Julius Fekete, 84 PhUadeiphIa, Pa, Joined Union 1954 ""•rM: ' •-'^. :• • .^'J-., .J'"::,;- -fv-' -VT V; •' Wayne Ard, 37 Husser, La. Joined Union 1969 Louis Galuska, 69 New Orleans, La. Joined Union 1947 Julian B. Royston, 70 Royston, Ga. Joined Union 1951 Santiago Pena, 87 Bayslde,N.Y. Joined Union 1950 Felipe Ferrer, 62 New York, N.Y. Joined Union 1953 Bepjamln Freeman, 67 Brooklyn, N.Y. Joined Union 1962 Thomas Garrity, 85 >, New Orleans, La. Joined Union 1948 David GIbbs, 65 Belhaven, N.C. Joined Union 1962 ii- ^ Raymond Bdswell, 84 Gretna, La. Joined Union 1946 William Koltonok, 70 Camden, N.J. Joined Union 1958 Vernon Porter, 68 Norfolk, Va. Joined Union 1938 WlUle Tomllnson, 68 Baltimore, Md. Joined Union 1960 Charles Brezler, 75 Baltimore, Md. Joined Union 1957 James Davis, 64 Seattle, Wash. Joined Union 1945 Joseph McPhee, 66> • Gretna, La. Joined Union 1944 Salvador Rodriguez, 71 Cacus, P.R. Joined Union 1964 - Howard HInnant, 36 Hampton, Va. Joined Union 1975 Marshall Howton, 60 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1956 jrNathan Johnson, 25 ^ DuncanvUle, Ala. Joined Union 1987 Perry Bullock, 49 Baycllff, Texas Joined Union 1963 R.B. Kelley, 68 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1977 Henry Caswell, 78 Alpena, Mich. Joined Union 1960 Harold Knipp, 80 Toledo, Ohio Joined Union 1960 Daniel Dean, 79 Neptune, N.J. Joined Union 1952 Edward Klhn, 76 Herron, Mich. Joined Union 1950 ; J;'if?;;:', Your 'i-.:' • v --' '.'i.-.v, ; • •• •..-•f'v ^ ,-JV T o SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. • -'.'Am-"'' DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. "?• U-' ' ': • RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your respon sibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. JOBS/SHIPPING is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. J• • 8 /LOG/ January 1989 ''' V" /r- .f-": • �-V. - First Went to Sea In 1915 E' • • ,• \ - i V.• • .'•: ,• • • v""" -^V" •" -i'- t ' •- , ; .- v*_ ''-7;-'^,^»;f.;ir: v.. V. • •' 90-Year-Old Seafarar Wins WW II Discharge Editor's Note: Hundreds cf Seafarers who sailed in World War II have been granted their WW II discharges and veterans' benefits, some 43 years after the last shot was fired. We salute ail of these men who served their country and wish there was room to tell each story. Roughly a quarter of a million Amer­ icans served in the merchant marine between Pearl Harbor and V-J Day. Some 5,662 of them died—a higher casualty rate than their counterparts in the Navy. The benefits to which their status entitles the survivorsincluding use of veterans' hospitals and burial in national cemeteries—are long overdue—43 years to be exact. On Jan. 21, 1988, a federal court decision gave veterans status to World War II U.S. merchant seamen who sailed between Dec. 7, 1941 and Aug. 15, 1945. It came after a 43-year fight with the Defense Department and an eight-year struggle in the courts. One such survivor is Geronimo B. Gapac, now 90 years old. A resident of Savannah, Ga., Gapac went through all the necessary paperwork and gov­ ernment forms, and this past Novem­ ber received his honorable discharge New Sea Litter Laws Take Effect An international treaty banning the 'dumping of plastics at sea and tough­ ening the rules on other garbage took effect in early January. No plastics, such as synthetic ropes, fishing nets or plastic trash bags can be tossed overboard. In addition, other forms of garbage, such as packing materials, can't be disposed of within 25 miles of land. Food wastes cannot be dumped within 12 miles of shore unless they have been processed through a grinder. Even stricter rules apply in the Med­ iterranean, Baltic and Black seas, which face huge pollution problems. U.S. Extends Territorial Waters The United States has extended its territorial waters to 12 miles offshore. The U.S. is the 105th country in the world to mark the 12-miIe limit. Pre­ viously it claimed a three-mile limit. The biggest benefit, a State Depart­ ment official said, "will be to make foreign intelligence gathering more dif­ ficult and less effective." The new limit does not ^ect U.S. fishing or mineral rights. certificate from the U.S. Coast Guard and a certificate of service from the U.S. Merchant Marine. With the cer­ tificates comes the long-awaited and well-earned honor of being a U.S. veteran. But it's been a long road for Geronimo Gapac proudly displays his World War discharge certificate. Gapac in getting to this point. Geronimo Bilbao Gapac was bom Sept. 30, 1898 in the Visaya Islands in the Philippines. He struck out on his own at 17 to become a merchant seaman. And for the next 46 years he saw the beautiful cities of the world and the brutality of action in two world wars. Gapac was working as a cook aboard ship when he married his wife Infanta in 1935. He left when his son was only seven months old and didn't see them again for six years. On March 16, 1943, Gapac joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va., sailing in the steward department until his retirement in 1968 at the age of 70. His voyages took him to Tunisia and Africa with supplies for General George Patton and his troops. He remembers seeing other merchant ships torpedoed ks they delivered the needed supplies to our allies in Russia on the "Murmansk Run." One of his last wartime assignments found him in the Pacific where he witnessed some of the most dangerous action between the Japanese and the U.S. Navy. Gapac and his wife and son were reunited in Shanghai, China in 1946 and moved to Savannah in 1950, where they still reside. Many merchant seamen have long passed the age where they can enjoy most of the benefits that other veterans enjoyed following the war. For some SIU members, the recognition is merely a matter of principle. Gapac's wife Infanta said the only thing her husband might get out of being a veteran is a flag and a tombstone when he dies. But for Gapac, the certificates grant­ ing him veterans' benefits are "a sou­ venir," just two of many awards and Other memorabilia now hanging on the walls of his Savannah home—among, them certificates from the War Ship­ ping Administration testifying to his active service in the Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean Middle East war zones, as well as a Merchant Marine Combat Bar certifying that he faced "direct enemy action in a service of vital importance to the nation," Gapac is anxious to meet with cap­ tains, officers and other surviving crewmembers from the war, and hopes they, too, have gotten their long over­ due recognition. You may write to Gapac in care of the LOG. • •• .'5(S; v.. vr,';,: : •iiva--' • .'.M . - • • •' 1 . Feast Makers icals, passed through the last lock. Both the Seaway and Canada's Welland Canal have been shut. The Seaway, which links the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, will undergo routine maintenance and im­ provements. 2 Feriy Boat Sinkings Claim More Than 100 At least 59 people died when a Guatemalan ferry boat sank off that country's Caribbean coast Jan. 1. A ferryboat carrying party-goers off the beaches of Rio de Janeiro sank, claim­ ing at least 51 lives New Year's day. In the Guatemalan tragedy, the boat apparently ran out of fuel in the middle of a 16-mile trip across Amatique Bay. Witnesses said when a naval tug boat came alongside to secure a tow, most of the passengers ran to one side of the boat and it sank. In Rio, a 100-foot boat was carrying 131 people, including crewmembers^ to watch fireworks off the beach. But the boat which normally takes tourists on trips around the bay, was not equipped for the open seas that face the Copacabana beach. Rou^ seas apparently caused the boat to capsize. Authorities said the boat was overloaded. St. Lawrence Seaway Season Ends A Piece of History Faces Eviction The navigation season on the St. Lawrence Seaway ended Dec. 23, when a Liberian tanker, loaded with chem- One of the most famous American passenger ships, the United States, may be evicted from its berth in Nor- 4-V :4: • V)-. ^ f -.'i ;-V4. ' WMtB • 'i,- •!' When Thanksgivuig roiled around, the crew aboard the SlU-contracted Stephen Pless had the "best Thanksgiving Day feast I have ever seen," said QMED Robert Rester. He wanted to make sure the steward department (pictured above) received recognition for their work. They are (1. to r.) S/A Jessie Robinson (kneeling), 3rd Cook Charles T. Yancey, Chief Cook Patrick Helton, Chief Steward Earl Gray Sr. and S/A Donald Gehhia (kneeling). folk, Va. because its berthing fees have not been paid. The port is owed more than $500,000. The ship has been tied up in Norfolk for 20 years. In 1981 a company hoping to refit the ship and operate it in the West Coast to Hawaii trade bought the vessel from Marad for $5 million. But the firm has not been able to raise the $200 million to get the United States under steam again. "Our feeling is we're in the cargo business, and that ship is taking the place of a cargo vessel," said Joseph Dorto, general manager of Virginia International Terminals Inc. WWIIMinesSHIi A Shipping Threat ;> • • 4:- • • Some 2,000 mines left over from World War II are still believed to pose a deadly threat to commercial shipping in the Kanmon Channel in Japan. The mines were dropped by U.S. bombers to disrupt Japanese shipping, but not all have bee^ accounted for. . -i T'-V ' • • January 1989/LOG/9 .-iyy- , ;? *• ;:;T' •i •. �J: •;, • •Vtv';''} ' . • &•:" • J''!:-,- •'" • 'i^SNjt=;" •• • •• l||t'3iSiS?ft44 The Mess in Y6ur Medfdhe Cabinei Health Line This is one of a series of occasional articles on personal health. It was pre­ pared hy Dr. Elizabeth Reisman. p';-- '.•., Detroit Labor Leader Honored Our medicine cabinets today con­ tain all the seemingly essential overthe-counter (medicines bought from a drug store shelf without a prescription) and prescription medicines we believe we need to get through pur everyday injuries: rashes, itches, aches and pains, coughs, stuffy noses, and bouts of constipation and diarrhea. One trip through your bulging med­ icine cabinet will show you, however, that you fall far short of what you expect. Why is it, with such a fine assortment of pharmaceutical prod­ ucts, that you probably can't even properly treat a cough or diarrhea? Actually, the reason is really quite simple. Many of your medicines are probably old and out of date. All medicines have a limited life on the shelf during which the full effect (potency) of the drug can be depended on. After this time the drug becomes less able to do what it is supposed to do. Because of this, expiration dates must now be present on all prescrip­ tion and over-the-counter medicines, including ointments and antiseptics (except isopropyf'alcohol which is good for at least 3 years). For prescription medicines the ex­ piration date is written directly on the prescription label prepared by your pharmacist. The expiration date on over-the-counter medicines is placed somewhere on the product label or product itself by the manufacturer. You may find, however, that the ex­ piration date on over-the-counter med­ icines are much more difficult to find. The location of the date seems to vary from product -to product and manufac­ turer to manufacturer. Checking the expiration date on an over-the-counter medicine before you buy it gives you a good start to stock­ ing fresh medicines. By checking the expiration date you can avoid the mis­ take of buying a medicine which is out of date or will soon be out of date. It is also important that you check your medicine cabinet every few months for out-of-date medicines to discard. Check with your pharmacist before using a medicine with no ex­ piration date, with a date which you are unsure of, or which does not look or smeU right. Medicines you wish to discard should be done carefully so that children or pets do not discover them and poison themselves. Com­ munity or ship regulations may pro­ hibit you from flushing them down the toilet. Medicines should always be stored in their original containers. The orig­ inal container has the medicine's proper name, the strength, the amount to take, when to take the medicine, how to take the medicine, the expiration date, the number of refills left on the prescription, the name and phone number of the pharmacy which holds the original prescription (this is re- quired if you need to obtain a refill from a different pharmacy), and other important information (such as warn­ ings and unusual effects to watch for). Keeping medicines in their original containers assures you that you have the medicine that you think you have and that you know how to take it. Another important problem with medicine cabinets is their location. The high heat and humidity of bath­ rooms cause the deterioration of pills and powders. Bathrooms, therefore, are not good spots to store medicines. A cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight is the best. Since some medicines must be stored in the refrigerator, check the label to find out if it needs to be refrigerated. Always consider the safety of chil­ dren when storing medicines. Infants and young children are very curious about medicines. They're brightly col­ ored, they look like candy, and chil­ dren see others eating them. Even small amounts of medicines may be extremely dangerous to a child. There­ fore, if young children are around be sure the medicines are in child-resist­ ant containers, the medicine cabinet Robert "Bobby" Holmes, left, Teamsters vice president and a long-time leader in the Detroit-area labor movement, was honored recently for his SO years of service in the advancement of labor's causes. SIU Headquarters Representative Byron Kelley made the keynote address at the Testimonial Dinner and presented Bobby Holmes with a ship's wheel, maritime labor's highest award. More than 100 of Michigan's labor leaders attended the dinner. riodic job every few months, espe­ cially before getting on a ship. Be sure the medicines which you pack in your seabag are not out of date and won't become out of date while on the ship. Finally, keep all your medicines in a cool, dry place which is also out of the reach of young children. is out of the reach of children, and the medicine cabinet is locked. Remember to include antiseptics, sprays and oint­ ments in the medicine cabinet since these are also dangerous in young hands. Don't stock pile out-of-date medi­ cines. Make checking the dates a pe­ Dispatchers Report for inlanci Waters DEC. 1-31, 11™ 8^'* . ' Y-'>i!'><!>- Port New York...........;. 4,. Philadelphia ................,.. Baltimore ........ ; .i..;;. Norfolk ........ , Mobile.. . ............ i v..... New Orleans........:......... Jacksonville ..............,,.. San Francisco- ......;........ * Wilmington.... .... Seattle................ Puerto Rico ................ Houston. ......... Algonac.................:... St. Louis .............. . . ... PIney Point......... Totals ..................... Port New York.... j.......; Philadelphia .................. Baltimore.. Norfolk ..................... Mobile.;....... New Orleans .................. Jacksonville ..,.. San Francisco ................. Wilmington....... Seattle Puerto Rico.... .„ Houston ....... ..; Algonac..........'............ St. Louis . . . ......... PIney Point.................... Totals....................;,. Port New York.............. Philadelphia ......... Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans. ..... ........ Jacksonville ... San Francisco Wilmington Seattle ; Puerto Rico ...... ......... Houston. .'........ Algonac.... ......... St. Louis ...............; PIney Point. Totals All Departments...... 'TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class 8 Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 2 2 30 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 19 0 1 58 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 13 0 0 0 d 0 0 12 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 15 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 9 87 19 36 44 0 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 12 0 0 1 5 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 1 2 64 0 0 4 0 61 0 0 1 18 0 0 151 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 9 0 0 37 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 2 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 52 0 0 0 3 0 0 63 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 251 90 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 10/LOG/January 1989 , .1- P • �- >rr;r, - f> orw- ' -v V' '',\r''''''"-'i;.- &•-. . ":i5?;r Sill's 50th Year Marked by New Leadership and Direction 1988 was a ytear^change and chal­ lenges for the SlU~^d the maritime industry. It was markra hy victories, a few defeats and som^tandoffs. Follow­ ing is a wrap-up 1988 taken from the pages of the ea/h month's Seafarers LOG. JANUAI The year starts out on a promising liote. The maritime industry is ex­ empted from the provisions of the Canada Free Trade Agreement. H.R. 2598, the Commercial Fishing AntiReflagging Act of 1987 is signed into law. And after 43 years, the Depart­ ment of Defense finally decides to grant merchant seamen veterans' sta­ tus for the heroic role they played in World War II. WORLD WAR n SEAMEN: The decision to award World War II sea­ men veterans' status comes only after the SIU and other maritime unions mounted an eight-year court struggle. The issue is an emotional one for seamen, especially since 14 other nonmilitary groups already had their con­ tributions to the war effort honored. H.R. 2598: The original purpose be­ hind H.R. 2598 is to implement badly needed reforms in the fishing industry. Backers of the bill, however, had hoped to use it as a vehicle to close a loophole which had enabled the government to reflag 11 Kuwaiti tankers. The administration's decision to reflag 11 Kuwaiti tankers under the American flag is denounced by most industry figures. Under an obscure 19th century law, the operators are able to crew these vessels with foreign nationals. This poses a special threat to the job security of American sea­ men. Enactment of H.R. 2598 proves bit­ tersweet: within a month, the govern­ ment would issue a waiver which al­ lows the operators of the Kuwaiti vessels to continue manning those ves­ sels with foreign crews. Still, the leg­ islation corrects serious problems in the fishing industry and demonstrates just how much the maritime industry can accoifiplish if it stands united. CANADA FREE TRADE: Trade is one of the most important issues facing workers in 1988. Increasingly, North American workers find their jobs being exported overseas as a result of unfair foreign competition. Two trade issues dominate the year. Organized labor pushes hard for pas­ sage of some kind of Omnibus Trade Bill. Meanwhile, the Reagan admin­ istration seeks to eliminate trad^ bar­ riers between Canada and the United States. The Canada Free Trade Agreement poses a serious threat to the cabotage laws of Canada and the United States. Government officials north and south of the border make no secret of their desire to expand the scope of the agreement in upcoming trade negoti­ ations. Getting maritime removed from the Canada Free Trade Agreement proves to be a major victory for the SIU. OTHER DEVELOPMENTS; SeaLand purchases five new vessels that had been owned by U.S. Lines. The vessels, which were to be used on the company's West Coast, Hawaii iand Asia runs, represent a 42 percent in­ crease in the line's cargo capacity in the Pacific . . . The Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) leaves Houston on its maiden voyage. It is the first U.S.-flag and SlU-crewed car carrier to call in the United States . . . The Coast Gu^d issues new drug and al­ cohol rules. The SIU and others in the maritime industry are successful in having two objectionable provisions dropped from the'final version: sea­ men are no longer subject to losing their seamen's papers if they fail to report a co-worker who is intoxicated, and they do not have to report their prescription drug use to the captain of the vessel . . . SIU awaits NLRB de­ cision on unfair labor charges it filed in connection with strikes against Cur­ tis Bay Towing of Virginia and Mc­ Allister Brothers in the port of Nor­ folk. -- Toasting the long and proud history of their union at the San Francisco hall are, from left, A1 Finoccbio, Carmelo Aste, Sam Young, Joe Favilli and Dolly Taiaga. waive American manning and citizen­ ship requirements on 11 Kuwaiti tank­ ers . . . Stressing the vital role that America's merchant fleet plays in the defense of this nation, the president's Commision on Merchant Marine and Defense recommends that the admin­ istration adopt a seven-point program aimed at revitalizing the Americanflag merchant marine . . . With the backing of the SIU, the Senate, fgr the first time in 35 years, overwhelm­ ingly ratifies two International Labor pact. . . George Laurence Foote, for­ mer Marine Cooks & Stewards port agent, is dead at the age of 76. His ashes are scattered at sea by the crew of the SS Galveston . . . SIUNA Vice President Jack Caffey is named to the six-man executive board of the New York State Fed . . . .j The presidential race gets under way in Iowa and New Hampshire . . . The Canadian government considers es­ tablishing a second registry . . . The SIU is featured on public television as part of a series on the American labor movement. Entitled "Portraits of American Labor," The series is hosted by Ed Asner . . . The NLRB issues unfair labor practice charges against McAllister Brothers. •i'-- .-.H' MARCH FEBRUARY J'he Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO meets in Bal Harbour, Fla. to set its legislative agenda for the year. The delegates strongly con­ demn the administration's decision to SIU President Michael Sacco at the SIU's 50th t J '"I- Tom Skagg Kelps ready the Sgt. W. R. Button just before she laid up for repairs. AflrCIO lhrcridl«nt Uuie Kirfcland i fumiversary.., I X Organization (ILO) conventions. Con­ vention No. 147 sets minimum world­ wide standards for seafarers, and No. 144 establishes a tripartite consulta­ tion system of labor, management and government on matters relating to the ILO. American seamen who served in World War II react to news that they have been granted veterans' status with great enthusiasm. The Veterans Administration issues instructions on how to apply for , veterans' bene­ fits .. . The Coast Guard faces a $100 million cut in its budget. Experts issue dire warnings about the safety im- The SIU appeals directly to Secre­ tary of State George Shultz in an effort to rescind the crewing waiver for 11 reflagged Kuwaiti tankers. Also, the NMU, NMEBA, MM&P, SUP and MFOW file suit in federal court seek­ ing to have that waiveroverturned . . . The administration submits a trillion dollar budget to Congress for fiscal year 1989 which leaves funding for maritime programs at essentially the same levels that they were last year . . . More than 30 labor, management and government representatives, in­ cluding SIU President Frank Drozak, meet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy to discuss manning standards for the American-flag mer­ chant marine ... H.R. 1841, which seeks to improve safety onboard fishing vessels, is ap­ proved by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bill also seeks to address the liability insurance problem and would require that the Coast Guard develop a mandatory li­ censing plan for vessel operators. While there is a general consensus that some­ thing needs to be done about safety onboard the vessels (the fishing indus­ try has the highest accident rate in the nation), the provisions regarding lia­ bility insurance and mandatory licen­ sing are quite controversial. . . The Omnibus Trade Bill remains stalled in (Ctmtinned on Page 12.) January 1989/LOG/II V •. \ �•. I ' .V I ' '•".7-.' ;»•'. ,'•• •;• V ; - 't? ..V' '-7'" " .V I "7^^ ^I , « '7 ' ;• ' '-^iiaWSSi t >S" vM7 ^7fe'r "v£7#--r7'|7-^ ^ ' .•:/i' '7(^1 •., • •74''4£^.7'7. • ^••'I 1^7•'••-':* 1 f 7 7 ;vf 'IS®,;- •Jiiit-- (Continued from Page 11.) joint conference between the House and Senate. The American Maritime Privatiza­ tion Coalition calls for the reform of the MSC procurement process . . , DOT Secretary James Burnley testi­ fies at the House Merchant Marine Fisheries Committee that reform of the liner subsidy program is essential, but that the administration is commited to making sure that "the pro­ gram is fiscally responsible"... SIUNA Vice President John Fay is honored for his contributions and help to the Deborah Hospital and Heart Lung Center in Philadelphia . . . SIU contracted companies garner the lion's share of contracts awarded by the MSC to private sector for the main­ tenance of the Ready Reserve Force (42 out of 71 vessels) ... SIU boatmen at Cape Fear Towing in Wilmington, N.C. agree to a con­ tract extension . . . Representatives from the SIU attend a special meeting of the Commission on Merchant Ma­ rine and Defense on Capitol Hill, where Dr. Alan Cameron, the executive di- that they are taking steps to increase U.S. manning" ... In response to a suit filed by five maritime unions, a federal judge rules that the adminis­ tration has the right to waive manning requirements on the 11 reflagged Ku­ waiti-owned tankers. SIU trainees and upgraders from Piney Point join ranks with 200 other union workers and civil rights sup­ porters at an anti-apartheid rally in Washington, D.C. . . . Five bills are introduced to refoim the liner subsidy program. The SIU joins the NMU, MM&P and NMEBA in expressing "extreme disappointment" in the administration's plan . . . The Omni­ bus Trade Bill is still in joint confer­ ence, where Senate and House con­ ferees drop a provision which would have taken minimal steps in opening up the restricted auto-carriage trade. Also, the conferees are reported to be looking intoi a provision that would allow the exjport of 50,000 barrels of Alaskan oil a day to Canada. The SIU reaches a tentative agree­ ment with the Seafood Producers As- Dragtender Luis Green keeps an eye on operptions onboard the dredge Sugar Islander. rector of the group, discusses how the commission's findings and recommen­ dations relate specifically to the Great Lakes maritime industry . . . Corpus Christi is chosen to be the home port for the Navy battleship Lexington. An SIU company, G&H Ship Docking, helps dock the battle­ ship when she reaches port», . . Two candidates for the Democratic presi­ dential nomination, Richard Gephardt and Jesse Jackson, speak at the SIU hall in Houston, Texas. APRIk Michael Sacco is named-executive vice president of the SIU at the union's membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. ... In a letter to Drpzak, Sec­ retary of State George Shultz defends the government's action in claiming a crew waiver for the 11 Kuwaiti tank­ ers. But he adds, "We are also advised that Kuwaiti officials are aware of our concerns over the manning issue, and . *• • ' ' "•' •''• - ^ JV—' -. - - .. -• . • •: . . .•/•: -- 'ru.:::- ',•: 7'.t.:77;7-777,«;i.:u:;77 sociation in New Bedford concerning the scallopers and draggefs . . ; A bill is introduced in the New York City Council to change the name of Battery Place between Broadway and West Street to Merchant Marine Veterans Drive . . . The SIU's Government Services Division seeks to clarify the union's basic agreement with the Mil­ itary Sealift Command of the Pacific to correct longstanding griev­ ances , . . SIU crewmen onboard two G&H tugs in Houston, the C.R. Haden and the /. Harris Masterson, are praised by the company for their courageous and quick action in extinguishing a fire. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) speaks at the dedication of the SeaLand Hawaii, which is one of five vessels that is scheduled to begin a regular West Coast to Far Ea^t^n via Hawaii . . . The SIU ujges the House Subcommittee on .Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation and Environ­ ment to facilitate the exploration and development of Arctic National Wild­ life Reserve (ANWR) oil . • • The House passes an amendment^tp the Immigration and Nationality Act pro­ hibiting the admittance of aliens plan­ ning to work on American ships or aircraft during a strike by American workers ... SHLSS Executive Chef/ Instructor Romeo V. Lupinacci is awarded thie Diamond JubUee Gold Medal of the American Culinary Fed­ eration . . . The American Council on Education begins a routine 10-year evaluation of the vocational courses offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. MAY For the second time in a little more than a year, the SIU's view on CDS payback is upheld by a federal judge who rules that Marad's decision to allow huge, subsidized tankers into the Alaskan oil trade is wrong . . . President Reagan threatens to veto the Omnibus Trade Bill because it con­ tains a provision requiring companies to give their employees 60 days notice in case of a plant closing. In order to gain enough votes to override a pres­ idential veto. Democrats drop a pro­ vision from the bill prohibiting the export of refined Alaskan oil in excess of 70,000 barrels a day. American President Lines launches the President Truman and the Presi­ dent Kennedy, two of five new C-10 container ships it has added to its fleet ... Two Seafarers and four de­ pendents win $50,000 in scholarship awards from the SIU's Charlie Logan Scholarship program ; . . Long-time SIU official Leon Hall retires after nearly 50 years with the SIU. Hall played a pivotal role in many of the union's most important beefs and was instrumental in establishing the SIU's Food Service Plan, a training program for stewards. He is replaced by Jack Caffey, who is-named vice president in charge of the Atlantic Coast . . . Shipping is in fiill swing on the Great Lakes, where seamen hope to improve on last year's promising figures. Dur­ ing 1987 iron ore cargoes rose by more than 20 percent, stone shipments were up 21.8 percent and coal showed a small increase of 4 percent . . . Jqe The Shiphandllng Simulator Building at Piney Point is named after SIU pioneer Lindsey WUIiams, center. Marshall, a fork lift instructor for the but the vote in the Senate is expected SHLSS's Sealift Program, retires after to be close . . . S. 1988 is signed into 7W11 years of dedicated service ... SIU law. Known as the Sewage Sludge members negotiate a new contract with Bill, the legislation spells out Jones Act coverage for the transportation of North American Trailing Co. sludge and other "valueless" material The first in a continuing series of within the 2()0-mile Exclusive Eco­ articles dealing with the deadly AIDS nomic Zone . . . The Journal of Com­ crisis appears in the Seafarers LOG. merce reports that "prospects for pas­ Elizabeth Reisman, the author of the sage of maritime article and a mem­ subsidy reform leg­ ber of the St. islation this year Mary's County appear to be dis­ AIDS Task Force, mal." stresses that edu­ President Rea­ cation is the most gan signs two con­ effective weapon ventions of the ILO we have . . The into law, including Persian Gulf War one which requires heats up as the nations to establish United States minimum standards blows up an Ira­ for working and nian oil rig in retal­ living conditions for iation for mines that crews on seagoing Iran allegedly laid vessels registered in the Strait olFHorunder their flag . .. muz. Commenting The Transporta­ on the develop­ tion Institute esti­ ment, The Wash­ mates that the ington Post notes, Military Traffic "It takes some getr Management Com­ ting used to that mand could save as American-owned much as $400 mil­ ships that fled to a lion by utilizing this foreign flag to avoid nation's domestic American mari­ waterways as an time union wages alternative to can now slip in un­ railroads and der the wing of the trucks . . . The SIU U.S. Navy" . . . A reaches a tentative House Committee with agreement kills three amend­ Maritrans, for­ ments that would merly known as impede the explo­ The fit-out on the Great Lakes is under way as deckhands Towing ration of ANWR Steve Halvaks (left) and Jeff Lalamde help tie up the Paul Harbor . . . Great Lakes Thayer. I oil . . . House Dredging and Dock Merchant Marine wins an emergency contract to free a Chairman Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) Greek-flag vessel tM was broken down warns that "the clock is running out" in the Chicago River ... The SIU on passage of a Fish Liability and reaches a contract with Crescent Tow­ Safety law . . . Labor leaders across ing of Mobile . . . The SHLSS plays the country speak out forcefully in host to a distinguished group of gov­ favor of passage of a bill that would ernment officials from the U.S. Viigin: raise the minimum wage to $5.05. . ; -^B;. 'j,I: • •• JUNE Michel Sacco, executive vice pres­ ident of the SIU, is appointed vice president of the MTD ... Maritime Day celebrations are held around the country. The holiday was created in 1933 to promote public awareness of this nation's maritime heritage, and coincides with the anniversary of the first transatlantic voyage by a steam­ ship, the SS Savannah, May 22, 1819 ... A report issued by the Fletcher School of Law and Diplo­ macy is condemned by maritime offi­ cials around the country. Among other things, it recommends that all mari­ time subsidies and cabotage laws be discontinued . . . Hearings are held on Capitol Hill concerning the recom­ mendations contained in the Presi­ dent's Commission on Merchant Ma­ rine and Defense. President Reagan vetoes the Om­ nibus Trade Bill because it contains a modest plant closing provision. The veto is easily overridden in the House, JULY I :• I-V' -I-'- 12/LOG/January 1989 fa 7.'I'ft-: ^ ..J .-• ,.Y • :•& ^ •'- i. I'S'' •J.-I>-* " f-7y7;,47^^771!^^ I» •' •'m i' ,>••! - ; ' • > • I |j|~| . vvs |-.|--ii«'--.'V-,»v . , MM; S51yV777!j?i I v.. :- .-r Frank Drozak, 60, SIU president since 1980, dies at his home June 11 following a long bout with cancer. The executive board of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America and the SIU's A&G District unani­ mously elect Michael Sacco presi­ dent ... Hundreds of friends, seamen and dignitaries attend Drozak's fu­ neral at Seafarers Haven, a cemetery for seamen which he had built across the river from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "Frank's death, brings sorrow to trade unionists around the world, at sea and ashore," says AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. The crews of SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, SS Major Stephen Pless, and SS Pfc Eugene Obregon are cited for their meritorious service to the 6()th Marine Amphibious Brigade. All three vessels are (grated by Waterman Steamship Company . . . Ground is broken in San Pedro, Calif, for a major U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial site, fi­ nanced in part by a $10,000 donation by the SIU . . . The worst drought in years brings the inland industry to its knees. The Mississippi River shrinks to some 20 feet below normal levels, and dozens of tugs and barges become stuck, halting traffic up and down the river . . . Dixie Cariiers orders three modem and sophisticated chemical barges which they hope will boost their ' business on the Gulf-Intercoastal Waterway ... The Department of Transportation issues regulations requiring drug test­ ing for seamen onboard commercial vessels. They are similar to the ones that the Department issued earlier in the year concerning aviation and rail­ way workers . . . Provisions that would have caused drastic changes in the liability msurance industry are dropped from a fishing safety bill . . . In West Germany, adherents of open registry shipping try to persuade the govern­ ment there to open up second registry. West German trade unionists oppose the idea because it would cost 37,000 seamen and marine-allied workers their jobs ... Participants at the Containerization and Intermodal conference in Oakland, Calif, call intermodalism the most important development to hit the maritime industry since containerization in the 1950s . . . Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) introduces legis­ lation to allow Sea-Land to apply for operating subsidies for 12 foreign built containerships . . . The House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee holds hearings on H.R. 4662, which would authorize the federal govern­ ment to build vessels for charter to private industry . . . Legislation seek­ ing to outlaw the carriage of sewage sludge is introduced in the House of Representatives. AUGUST Fishermen working on 25 boats, whose owners are part of the New Bedford Seafood. Producers' Associa­ tion, ratify a new contract. . . New flag of convenience operations pose a renewed threat to the U.S-flag fleet. An American maritime consultant hangs out his shingle; for the right price, he can offer a "one-stop-shop" for U.S. ship-owners seeking to find a foreign-flag registry. He claims to have 32 flags to offer . . , U.S. taxpayers are footing a large part of the bill for the Marshall Islands, a former U.S. territory, to become the newest flag of convenience. One of the key players in the set­ up is a close friend and.major fond raiser for the George Bush presidential campaign ... A Japanese company purchases a U.S. barge company, and the Coast Guard, despite being made aware of the lack of U.S. citizen own­ ers, approves the operations. The SIU files chmges with the NLRB against Offshore Personnel Inc. and Gleneagle Ship Management Inc. for refusing to hire qualified seamen be­ cause of their union affiliation. The two firms, one a ship manning agency and the other a ship management firm, were hiring seamen for the newlychartered tanker Maryland, one of three ships recently bought by Bel­ mont VLCCII. Belmont signs a deal to charter one of the ships to Kuwaiti interests for 24 months . . . Senate hearing is held on legislation to grant operating subsidy eligibility to 12 for- S)^ President Frank Drozak dies in June at age 60. eign-built Sea-Lfoid ships > . . The Coast Guard issues a set of stringent drug testing regulations which could subject every member of the U.S.-flag merchant marine to regular random drug testing . . . Tug industry experts predict that the drought could cost the industry $150 million. Seventeen young boys and girls spend two weeks at Piney Point and the union's headquarters building as part oftheMTD's Sea Scouts program . . . The SIU establishes the S^^arers AIDS Forum for Education in an effort to combat this, deadly disease . . . SIU member Edward Pulver is re-elected by acclamation to a four-year term as secretary-treasurer of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. Augustin Tellez is also electedto the Executive Board . . . Democrats unite behind a DukakisBentsen ticket at an electric four-day convention which highlights the themes that the party intends to use in this year's presidential campaign . . . Touring Sea-Land's massive container facilities in Tacoma, Wash., Dukakis pledges his support for a plant closing bill, which had passed both the House and the Senate by veto-proof margins after it had been introduced separately fi-om the trade bill . . . The Reagan administration eases restrictions on the amount of sugar that can be im­ ported into the country, causing con­ cern to the Sugar Workers Union, an affiliate of the SIUNA. SEPTEMBER Michael Dukakis is endorsed by the AFL-CIO ... Seafarers crew the Guayama, one of five new Puerto Rico Marine Lancer-class ships . . . Sea­ farers crew the M/V Maersk, which is chartered by the Military Sealift Com­ mand . . . Leonore Sullivan, former chairman of the Merchant Marine Committee, is dead at the age of 85. An ardent supporter of the maritime industry, she helped win passage of the Energy Security Act of 1974, which was pocket-vetoed by President Ger­ ald Ford . . . SIU President Michael Sacco warns the maritime industry about the upcoming General Agree­ ment on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) talks . . . The SIU reports on a small but growing trend: the reflagging of foreign vessels under the American registry. Many of these vessels are engaged in carrying cargo for the Mil­ itary Sealift Command. 11 �^"fewiiiiiiJ.iiiiiii'M m. • -<! ."^1 .. 198&-^ear in Review Kr (Continued firom P^e 13.) Several maritime groups, including the SIU, severely criticize the admin­ istration's drug testing proposal . . . The SIU joins a coalition of maritime unions and companies seeking to re­ store the full deductibility of onboard meals . . . The SIU seeks to correct a diesel tax procedure which costs the industry $300 million ... The take­ over of an American barge company, Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., by a Jap^ese company is put on hold by a federal judge until the Coast Guard can determine if American citizenownership requirements are met . . . Barge traffic on the Mississippi River, slowed earlier this year by shallow water, rebounds after rainfalls in the upper Midwest. The SHLSS begins a driver train­ ing course for Crowley Trailer Marine Transport . . . Three SlU-contracted vessels, the USNS Algol, USNS ternational Labor Communications Association. It wins second place: General Excellence in a nationwide contest in which there were 1,276 entries from 155 labor union publica­ tions . . . Rep. Walter B. Jones (DN.C.) sends a letter to his colleagues stating that there is "no room" in the upcoming GATT talks to encourage entry by the Third World and East bloc vessels into maritime trades re­ served, for security reasons, to vessels of the United States . . . The SIU negotiates a severance benefit settle­ ment with National Marine Service. NOVEMBER Thousands of Seafarers, their fam­ ilies and friends join in celebrations held at headquarters and the ports commemorating the union's 50th an­ niversary ... A Shiphandling Simu- SIU Vice President Jack CafTey (second from left) joins other maritime figures at 19W's Maritime Day ceremony in New York Harbor. Denehola and USNS Altair, begin their role in "Reforger 88," one of the largest U.S. military exercises. OCTOBER At a hearing before the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee, the SIU presents a joint statement with NMEBA, the MM&P and the IBU condemning the Coast Guard's pro­ posed drug testing regulations . . . Stressing the need "to get the Amer­ ican-flag merchant fleet back under full steam," Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis unveils a comprehensive maritime plan . . .The SIU strongly opposes two bills that would weaken the Jones Act. The first, S. 2728, would allow foreign-flag ships to carry coal between Alaska and Ha­ waii. The second, S. 2729, would allow foreign-flag passenger ships to operate between ports in Alaska and between Alaska and Seattle, Wash. . . . The Seafarers LOG puts out a special edi­ tion commemorating the 50th anniver­ sary of the Seafarers International Union of North America and its affil­ iate, the Seafarers International Union . . . The Seafarers LOG is cited for journalistic excellence by the In- lator Building at Piney Point is named after former Vice President Lindsey Williams . . . The SHLSS dedicates Frank Mongelli Drive, named after the late vice president of the school. A federal judge grants an SIU re­ quest for a special inspection of the Ocean Challenger . . . The SIU and OMI Corp. jointly file suit to overturn Marad's decision to award a contract to Belmont VLCCII. The suit con­ tends that Belmont has an unfair price advantage because it purchased the ship for a bargain basement price, that Marad did not follow the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act and that the ship is not suitable for the grain trade . . . The House and Senate vote to restore 100 percent deductibility for crew meals and to exempt tug and barge owners from a 15 percent diesel fuel tax. SIU President Michael Sacco sends a letter to President-elect George Bush congratulating him on his victory and urging him to give shipping a high priority in his upcoming administra­ tion . . . The president's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense is­ sues the third in d series of four reports which reaches the following conclu­ sion: while the decline of the Ameri­ can-flag merchant marine poses a grave threat to this nation's military capa­ bility, it is not irreversible. The prob­ lem could be corrected by the adoption of a comprehensive maritime policy. And the savings and benefits derived from implementing such a program would substantially exceed the costs to the government . . . Secretary of Transportation James Burnley re­ quests that the Coast Guard triple the number of people handling applica­ tions from World War II seamen seek­ ing veterans' status. There is now a backlog of 43,000 such applications, and about 900 are arriving weekly. The SIU holds an AIDS seminar for its contracted companies in order to come up with an industry-wide policy to combat the deadly disease . . . The Government Accounting Office re­ leases a study stating that the esti­ mated cost of maintaining the Jones Act restrictions in the Alaskan trade have been greatly exaggerated and that they should be retained because they "help maintain the nation's capability for military shipbuilding and sealift in time of war" . . . Marine Transport Lines, the owner of the ill-fated Ma­ rine Electric which sank five years ago at the cost of 31 lives, pleads guilty to a criminal misdemeanor charge . . . The Reagan administration's CDS payback plan suffers another setback when a federal judge rules that any company operating in the protected Alaskan trades contrary to an April 29 decision is doing so illegally. The United States and the People's Republic of China make substantial progress towards negotiating a new maritime agreement. Katharine Wei, chairman of the board of the Falcon Group, says that the proposed agree­ ment would bestow only "a cosmetic benefit to the bulk carrying segment of the American fleet" . . . Long-time SlU-contracted Waterman Corp. re­ quests Marad approval to sell its in­ terests to International Shipholding . . . Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (DS.C.) and Thomas B. Crowley, chair­ man of the Crowley Maritime Corp., are presented with Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) awards. DECEMBER The SIU becomes the first trans­ portation union to challenge new fed- Joining the crew of the Golden Monarch are AB Julio Mattos (left) and Relief Bosun Ruben Morales Jr. eral drug testing regulations when it files suit in Washington, D.C. to have new drug testing rules issued by the Coast Guard declared unconstitu­ tional. . . Even though VLCC's Ocean Challenger passes an inspection re­ quested by the SIU, the vessel misses two sailing dates and is the subject of a Coast Guard inspection for polluting Portland, Ore.'s harbor ... The Na­ tional Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) spearheads a drive to improve safety standards in the fishing indus­ try, which has the highest accident and death rate in the world. It says that H.R. 1841, a fish safety bill passed earlier this year, is only a minimum, and that the Coast Guard should im­ plement a mandatory licensing pro­ gram . . . Seafarers from the LNG Capricorn (Energy Transportation Corp.) rescue 27 from a sinking Pan­ amanian-flag vessel . . . The Swedish Shipowners' Association releases a study which contends that it is possible to operate a large boxship with as few as nine seamen. Hapag-Lloyd, a West German shipping company, puts the final touches on two new vessels which are scheduled to begin cross-Atlantic runs with crews of only 13 people. .. , Engineer Manuel Roda and Mate Antonio Pimentel in a quiet moment onboard the Sao Pedro, tied up on the New Bedford waterfront. * 14/LOG/January 1989 w,. __ • T*. ^ �DEEPSEA • Ira J. Jesse, S3-, TComw I - ^ WUmington I.. ' Thomas T. Kirby Jr., 64 •Midi 'Mr ' Houston ' WiUiaiiorKuiiak, 61 1- JBaltimore William Lovett, 65 New York Herbert R. Mmiek, 63 ^ v Jacksonville Albert N. Ringuette, 65 f: ' Seattle ^ ^ Bernard Shapiro, 65 . New York V- Arturo I. Aguilar, 66 Houston Charles E. Bell, 65 San Francisco INLAND —New SlU Pensioners .-Sy-- -V Jacksonville Port Employee Jim Koesy (above right) presents Joseph Zeloy with his first pension check in the Jacksonville haU. Below, Bosun James Corder also joins the retirement ranks with his first pension check from Koesy. . M''' . ^ ' y"; -:-xir Frank T. Conway, 67 New Orleans Esko Makila, 66 San Francisco James W, Gard, 61 Jacksonville John M. Cossman, 62 Houston Robert S. Cropper Jr., 59 Philadelphia Lawrence Dugas, 62 New Orleans Siegfried R. Gibbs, 55 Philadelphia Paul P. Greco, 62 Duluth Lloyd O. Montgomery, 62 Jacksonville Edwin Welch, 56 Houston Elmer P. Moran, 61 Wilmington Joining the retirement ranks is Manuel "Manny" Ledesma, right, receiving his first pension check from Honolulu Port Agent Tom Fay. Manny sailed as cook and baker aboard the Matson Line vessels. Aloha and smooth sailing, Manny. ' LIFEBOAT—MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, 10/25/88 . * . It' -?* • v • 'If?!' • - . - •• -fi-. -'4 RAILWAY MARINE REGION r "•• :-S- HoUis W. Maupin, 63 New York tv '•S! James J. Mulcaby, 65 San Francisco Ralph W. Murray, 63 Wilmington GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN r'- Benjamin A. Cbianrola Gloucester '• rM''' • '.4:X First row, left to right: Luis Ronchaquira, Jose F. Rivera, Bruce Zenon, Rkhard Allen, James Noble. Second row: Ben Cusic (Inst.), Antonio Soares, Dennis Rapp, Christina Sofia Ramos, Jose A. Montes. George I. Prasinos, 65 Roberto A. Principe, 65 New York San Francisco mm. ri I-:#-.-, •••amm WELDING, 12/16/88 Personals Leon Jack LaRocbe EmmaniiPi Rapitb, 66 James R. Tbom[^n, 62 " " ' .Mobile Seattle Percival Wicks, 78 • San Francisco George E. Aimis, 59 New Orleans John Bekiaris^61 New York Samuel JE. Bossard, 67 St. Louis' John T. Cherry, 67 ^ew Orleans , Carlos Gpmez, 61 New; York" ' Please contact your daugh­ ter, Maiy Jane Karg. This concerns important medical information she needs. Any­ one who coiild help Mary Jane Karg find her father may call jQQ jjig jljg Tide. water, sailed from Brooklyn in late 1943 or early 1944. Call collect (618) 763-4974. D.R. White D.R. White (SS# 038-361546): Please contact the Jack­ sonville hall to reclaim a Sea- . {.and check dated Novembk . Uft to right: BiU Foley anst.), J.J. Cooper, Jim Hagner, Tom Dowell, Keith Shamberger, * • > . " Chuck Miller, Mike Wells, Angel Luis Perez, Jr., Scott Horn, John Day. 20, 1987. -3 '-V 'M.' m t' {;:B - tm-'x r^; r 4"•mfr'y. r. �If- - " 15. ®''j'--^si Olg^st of Ships Nootinps The following ships minutes are just a sampiing of the many meeting reports the SiU receives each month from iU ships around the worid. r^l'l COVE TRADER (Cover Shipping), No­ vember 13—Chairman C.E. Pryor, Secretaiy W. Braggs, Educational Director N.C. Aguilora, Deck Delegate Robert Lambert, Engine Delegate W. Miles Jr., Steward Delegate L. McGivens. Several hours of disputed OT were reported in the deck department. Three men aboard s|iip were repatriated to the States due to illness. Two members came aboard as replace­ ments. Otherwise, everything is running pretty smoothly, although it was requested that the patrolman look into the matter of allotment checks being late. The chief mate has some films on safety in his office for any interested members. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a "very nice job." Next port: Houston, Texas. s-;' Calvin Hazzard, chief cook aboard the Sam Hous­ ton (Waterman), shows hew a steak should be cut. (Photo by Ernest Hoitt) 1st LT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (AMSEA), November 13—Chairman W. John­ son, Secretary Milton Youmett, Educa­ tional Director/Engine Delegate Q. Duffy, Deck Delegate Heniy Gable, Steward Del­ egate Clancy Hennigan. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Notification was re­ ceived from headquarters that engine cadets are not to do any maintenance work that would adversely affect the QMEDs over­ time. Regarding transportation cost§jof flying to the ship, AMSEA will pay $75 per day. The secretary noted that the UNREP training went well. He remirided all crewmembers of the importance of donating to SPAD and of taking advantage of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. A vote of appreciation was given to the steward department for a job well done. GUAYAMA (PRMMI), November 24— Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educational Director R. Tompkins, Deck Delegate R. Pace. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $1 in the ship's fund. No communications have been received from headquarters. Payoff will be Friday, Nov. 25 in San Juan. "We have a happy ship. She Is a speeder and a feeder." It was requested that some­ one with the proper authority talk to the longshore boss about the longshoremen coming into the lounge and messroom. "After all, this is our home and we don't like havir^ it made into a mess." A vote of thanks was given to tlie steward de­ partment for a job well done and for the delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner. In its report to the LOG, the Guayama notes: "We are slowly getting the ship cleaned up. It is rough, but things are shaping up. We are a happy little crew." 5. LAWRENCE H. QIANELLA (Ocean Ships), November 14—Chairman P. Hulsebosch. Secretary D.E. Edwards. The ship sailed short from Scotland one AB and one pumpman. Reliefs are due on arriva) at Kfior Fakkon, U.A.E. Tfiante to the success of the arrival pools, there is $130 in the ship's fund. Almost all items on the previous repair list have been taken care of. The condiment boxes that the steward requested have been made, thanks to the cooperation of the deck department and the chief mate. Things are going smoothly, although there has been some question as to why the company has been reluctant to send reliefs for some crewmembers in the past. The importance of filling the jobs on the board, as well as waiting for proper relief before leaving a ship, was discussed. The stores situation has been pretty good, and additional pro­ visions are expected at Khor Fakkon. The chairman noted that the union is short of ABs right now, so anyone with enough time should take advantage of the school and upgrade as soon as possible. A motion was made to increase the $8 per day currently being paid for maintenance and cure. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Also, the GSUs and DEUs were compli­ mented on the fine job they've been doing to help keep the decks and passageways clean. It was suggested that some of the money in the ship's fund be used to buy some new movies and a basketball net. ^ OMI WABASH (OMIK November 1&Chairman G. Matillio, Secretary J. Price, Educational Director J. Spell. A number of beefs were brought up by the steward department. The ship is not equipped with enough cleaning gear, and the messhall is not being properly cleaned or stocked. Also there is not enough chocolate milk or hot chocolate available to the crewmembers. [Four days following this meeting, a dele­ gates meeting was held with the steward and the messman. All beefs were settled without having to involve the captain.] There is $115 in the ship's fund. The money is kept in the captain's safe. The chairman reports that the vessel's runs will continue to be trip-to-trip. The Wabash is currently headed for Galveston Bay to await orders. The educational director encouraged eli­ gible members to take advantage of the courses offered at Piney Point. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), November 6—Chairman Rob­ ert Tillman, Secretaiy J. White, Educational Director R.W. Scrivens, Deck Delegate Daniel Laitinen Jr., Engine Delegate James McCrary, Steward Delegate Jorge A. Bernardez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman stressed the importance for every memlser to go to Piney Point to prepare for the jobs of the future. "Tomor­ row is here right now; don't be left behind in waiting for tomorrow." When leaving the ship, each member should make sure that his room is clean for the next person. A suggestion was brought up to have some kind of identification card when going to the doctor or hospital so that they know the kind of insurance members have. A motion was also made to get something in writing about the "A" men doing eight months and the "B" men, six months. The crew was reminded to get an absentee ballot when there is a major election going on. "Your vote can make a difference to you." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Durban, South Africa. (Sea-Land), November 17—Chairman LE. Watson; Secretary L.A. Lamphere, Educational Di­ rector D. Struthers, Deck Delegate E.R. Umon, Engine Delate F. Fulmer, Stew­ ard D^egate T. Markham. No beefe or disputed OT. There is $4 in the ship's fund. The pilot pool for Tacoma will go toward the fund as well. The ship arrives in Tacoma on Sunday, Nov. 20 and will sail Nov. 22. Tfie crew has been a b^ help in keeping tfie rec room dean. New mattresses are needed in some of the rooms; the present ones are now about eight years old. The 50th anniversary edition of the Seafarer's LOG was well received. Crewmembers believe a special vojte of thanks should be given to those members responsible for "making the SIU what it is today. Some of these old-timers are still with us and should be thanked for the work they did to get us what we benefit from today." The steward department was also given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash, and Yokohama, Japan. SEA.LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand), November 4—Chairman Virgil C. Dowd, Secretary Geprge W. Gibbons, Ed­ ucational Director Gene Speckman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. It was a sad voyage aboard the Sea-Land Inde­ pendence. Able Seaman Joseph SchOell died onboard ship. The second mate and cadet did all they could to help, and were praised for their valiant efforts. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Three new men joined the ship, and all is running fairly smoothly. A motion was made to return to the six-month shipping rule. "It would be better, instead of the present rule of eight months." A vote Of thanks was given to the entire crew for keeping the ship clean and to the steward department for their fine work. One minute of silence was ob­ served in memory of our brother, Joseph Schoell. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Und), November 26—Chairman R. Murray, Sec­ retary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director D. Johnson, Deck Delegate L. Stogner, En' gine Delegate D. Campor, Steward Dele­ gate S. Thomas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All hands were cautioned to keep watertight doors dogged . during rough weather. The secretary reported that the ship will arrive in Tacoma, Wash. Nov. 27. Due to the heavy weather, payoff should take place between 1600-1800 hours. Each department was asked to let the electrician know of any safety conditions needing attention. Following this voyage. Bosun Ralph Murray will be retiring. "All hands agree we will be losing a fine shipmate." A question arose concerning the 240-day shipping rule. All unlicensed crew showed their support for retuming to the 120-day employment period. They will send their concerns to the Negotiations Committee. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), November 20—Chairman Robert J. Callahan, Secretary Robert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate James A. Desoucey, En­ gine Delegate Daniel A. Brass, Steward Delegate Francis E. Ostendarp. No beefs On Aug. 31, at 1830 hours aboard the Sam Houston, burial services were conducted for Janet Withers Parker, the mother-in'law of Herbert Hannsan (retired marine operating manager for Waterman Steamship Corp.). Capt. John Morris conducted the ceremony as other crewmembers pay their final respects. (Photo by Ernest Hoitt) or disputed OT reported. There is $1,071 in the ship's fund (in the captain's safe). The chairman re-emphasized the impor­ tance of upgrading your skills at Piney Point and of the part SPAD plays in pro­ tecting your jobs. Capt. Kedenburgh was invited into the meeting and addressed the crew on the topic of drugs in the Orientand to avoid them. He also talked about the Coast Guard's proposed drug testing plan as well as the drug policies of Energy Transportation Corp. The secretary ex­ pressed his appreciation to all departments for keeping the ship clean. A total of six refrigerators have been bought for the crew's use. More will be purchased as money builds up in the ship's fund. Next ports: Bontang, Indonesia and Tobata, Ja­ pan. In addition to the minutes published above, the SIU received official ships min­ utes from the following: ANTJUES MYRNNE CHAMLMION FALCON 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS GALVESTMRAT URBHYSUR ', - - OMRYRAGHEM OMIIEAOBI JOYCE , -)£ RORaiTE.IB SEA-LAND OEVBOnER SEA4ARD HAWAII SEA4ARD RAVBATOR SEA4AND TRAOBI STALWART SniYVESAHT THONPSON PASS Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point ............. .Monday, February 6 ...... .10:30a.m. New York ....... .Tuesday, February 1..... ..... .10:30 a.m. Philadelphia ....,.........Wednesday, February 8 ....; .10:30 a.m. Baltimore................Thursday, February 9................ .10:30 a.m. Norfolk .Thursday, February 9.................10:30 a.m. Jacksonville ........Thursday, February 9................ .10:30 a.m. Algonac .......... .Friday, February 10 .10:30 a.m. Houston....... . .. .Monday, February 13 ..... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans .........Tuesday, February14; 10:30 a.m. Mobile .Wednesday, February 15 .10:30 a.m. SM Francisco ........ Thursday, February 16...... .....10:30a.m. Wilmington .Tuesday, February 21. 10:30 a.m. Seattle .Friday, February 24 ....... .10:30 a.m. San ^an Thursday, February 9 .10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................Friday, February 17 ....... .\ ... .10:30 a.m. Honolulu Friday, February 17 ..................10:30 a.m. Duluth .Wednesday, February 15 ............ . .10:30 a.m. Jersey City iWednesday, February 22 .10:30 a.m. New Bedford .Tuesday,. February 21 10:30 a.m. 16/LOG/January 1989 •U\ - . V �^;VV;T:, f' i .' ' - 4 - Military Transport Chief issues Warning Cassidy CHes Sealift as Biaaest Need "The most serious transportation need today is our need for a national sealift policy," said the Air Force general who is in command of the entire joint armed forces transporta­ tion network. Gen. Duane H. Cassidy, com­ mander in chief of the U.S. Transpor­ tation Command, and also commander of the Military Airlift Command, told the New York Propeller Club last month, "We have a crying need for more sealift and a viable merchant marine." The U.S. Transportation Command is a little more than a year old. Cassidy is its first chief and is responsible for all land, air and sea transportation for all American fighting forces. It's his job to make sure the troops and ma­ terials get to the front. Since taking over the command, Cassidy has become a familiar figure, in maritime circles. He has been an outspoken supporter of the U.S.-flag fleet and of its need for revitalization. "1 went to Piney Point with Mike Sacco and saw first hand what great capabilities there are to train merchant seamen," he said. Following are highlights of Cassidy's remarks: "Obviously, sealift is a critical part of this country's strategic mobility— but—Is that so obvious? "1 am surprised to find that there are those to whom that is not so obvious—those who don't care, either through ignorance or apathy. "1 know 1 am preaching to the choir here, but historically, this country has relied on the commercial merchant fleet with U.S. mariners in time of war or national emergency, and this effort has been supported by promotional laws (industry subsidies, preference cargo, etc.). "Until recent years, we have always had a sufficient pool of ships and mariners in time of emergency to draw from (Korea, Vietnam). "However, now all the segments of this industry are declining and the traditional pool of ships, mariners, ship building and ship repair is shrink­ ing—let me be more blunt, IT HAS SHRUNK! "We have just reached the end of a two-year presidential commission on merchant marine and defense, which clearly described the weakened con­ dition and predicts a further precipi­ tous decline if national level action is not taken soon. "It said that "there is no more militarily efficient, cost effective or reliable way to provide the majority of the sealift requirement now and in the future than in a U.S.-flag merchant marine." "Unfortunately, the past predic­ tions of dire straits in the U.S.-flag merchant marine have now come true. "We have come to a moment in time when we can no longer ignore the situation. "We have a crying need for more sealift and a viable merchant marine. "We will soon have a new admin­ istration—and a new Congress—^which offers you and me a great opportunity for a fresh effort. "We have the beginning of a more open dialogue between the major play­ ers in the industry. i "And we now have a unified trans­ portation command that has attained Gen. Duane H. Cassidy some status and a charter to bring attention and focus on the need for a more viable industry—and I intend to do just that! "This is one moment in time we can't ignore. "Our current 'hands off policy on maritime trade really demonstrates a lack of policy for our maritime indus­ try while our foreign competition re­ ceives support. "You know more of the facts and figures of these industry trends than I... "I believe that in order to get suf­ ficient high level attention, we must have a national sealift policy now which will reaffirm the need for a strong American-flag merchant marine—cer­ tainly for defense—but also because it's right! "This country, the world's largest and leading trade nation, must not accept second place in its ability to move that trade. "Secondly, we need to level the playing field. "For this problem we must turn to a combination of actions. "One of those is some type of re­ structuring of our government sup­ port. "As an Air Force general, I don't know all the specific ways of doing that, but I do know from the expert testimony and advice I have heard this year that we need to restructure that support. "We need to make some tough de­ cisions now—maybe some gains could be made from timely investments in technology—technology which will in­ crease productivity and our competi­ tiveness. "No other national characteristic has helped this country more than our ability to be innovative and be crea­ tive. "Americans need to apply some of that creativity4o t/iis situation. "I am confident that there is lots of untapped original thought out there in U.S. industry. "After all, American companies de­ veloped Roll On/Roll Off container ships, and are on the leading edge of intermodal transportation and Elec­ tronic Data Interchange (EDI) inno­ vation. "But I know it will take a united industry with practical short-term goals and ambitious long-term goals, V.-'; kMi-. - k' V i-, : '••••• 1 5 I'" hove a citing need • A;.,il'", for more sealift and a viable merdhonf marine/ "An active DOD, government agen­ cies, and a congressional coalition, "A supportive administration. "And increased public awareness of the current plight. . . and the resulting support to correct the current decline. "Without a national policy, what happens will come by default, rather than by design. "We will have a national sealift policy. The only question is whether it will be done now in a deliberate, timely fashion (by seizing this one moment in time) or be forced upon us later by sudden travail. "I think the Choice is ours—and I'm proud to be a part of it." i).:- Are You Missing important Mail? We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. PLEASE PRINT I HOME ADDRESS ' If you are getting more than one copy of the^ LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your^ address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 k,:' kpk: • -r. . . V , . • Date: J-i' i. (-••-••If: • '-yf--.. '•; I] .''-u-:'."'' Phone No. ( ) Area Code Your Full Name Street Apt. or Box# Book Number • SIU City • UIW State • Pensioner Other. UIW Place of Employment i • • ff' /•I'li"'' • This will be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This addfsss should remain in the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed). ZIP I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I - -S i 3.: 'ki • f-y-' " 'A i^ ik k' „ January 1989/LOG/17 •' • > I'; •( SI ' • .1 �ir • 1^1:4 •- • ^.. ^ iv •-:'•''fi'.-•[ p ' •t? 'Notice: Seafarers In December of 1988, the Seafarers Welfare Plan sent a letter to all plan participants describing a new program called "COBRA." COBRA allows an employee to purchase health care benefits when he or she becomes ineligible to receive health and welfare from the Plan. This benefit program is part of a law called The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Rehabilitation Act or COBRA. Congress passed COBRA to provide individuals with the opportunity to purchase their health insurance in the event of losing eligibility for benefits under health care plan. The law spells out what events have to happen before a person can buy the health benefits. Participants who lose plan coverage after January 1, 1989 will be able to purchase benefit coverage for themselves and their dependents. Under certain circumstances it is also possible for dependents to purchase health.plan coverage for themselves. Dear Participant: (':, i. 1 'i • S;. • '• •< A new law requires the Seafarers Welfare Plan to give you and your dependents the opportunity to extend your health care coverage in situations where you have lost your eligibility for benefits. These situations are called "qualifying events.' This letter will explain how the new law applies to you and your family and how to use this program should you become ineligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In order to understand the new law, you need to know a few special terms. Please make sure that you and your spouse read this letter carefully so you will be able to take advantage of this program should you need it. DEFINITIONS 1. COBRA—The short name for the federal law which gives Plan participants the right to purchase Welfare Plan coverage. 2. QUALIFYING EVENT—A situation which causes the employee to lose Welfare Plan coverage because they no longer work for an employer who must make contributions to the Plan on their behalf. A list of qualifyting events will be explained on the following pages. 3. ELECTION—An election is your decision to tell the Plan whether you would like to purchase Welfare Plan coverage under the COBRA program. 4. COST OF CONTINUING COVERAGE—^This is the amount of money you are required to send to the Plan office so your health care coverage will be continued. This payment is like an insurance premium. It is necessary because the employer for whom you worked before the qualifying event happened, is no longer required to make contributions on your behalf. WHAT TYPE OF SITUATION IS A QUALIFYING EVENT UNDER COBRA? The next part of this letter will Explain what type of situations will allow you to continue your health care coverage under the COBRA program of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. As explained above, these situations are called "qualifying events." When one of these events happens to you, it means that you,,your wife or dependent children will lose coverage under the Plan and can elect to continue coverage by purchasing benefits. The "qu^ifying events" are: 1. Your being fiyed from your job. YoU may elect to continue your health benefits if you were fired for any reason unless you were fired for gross misconduct. 2. You were unable to continue to work enough time to be eligible to continue your benefits under the Rules and Regulations of the Plan. 3. Your death, which would entitle your spouse and dependent children to continue coverage. 4. Your divorce, or legal separation from your spouse which would entitle your spouse and dependent child to continue coverage. 5. Your eligibility to receive Medicare benefits. For example, you are age 65 but still actively employed, making the Seafarers Welfare Plan the provider of your welfare benefit coverage rather than the Medicare program. 6. Your dependent child loses eligibility under the Plan because (1) he or she reaches age 19 or (2) he or she does not fall into the category of dependents under the age of 25 and enrolled in a full time school program leading to a college degree. HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE TO CONTINUE WELFARE PLAN COVERAGE UNDER THE COBRA PROGRAM. When the Plan receives notice from you or your employer that one of the "qualifying events" listed above has happened, the Plan office will send you a letter with complete instructions about how to continue coverage. In the event of death, divorce, legal separation, receipt of Medicare benefits or when a dependent child is no longer eligible for Welfare Plan coverage, you or your spouse should notify the Plan at the address given at the end of this letter. Your employer will notify the Plan if you are terminated, if your job with the company has ended, or if your hours have been reduced. If any of the "qualifying events" happens to you, it is also important that you notify the Plan of the change. Since seafaring employees are able to end jobs and get other work without generally notifying the Plan, it is very difficult to determine when a participant will lose his or her eligibility. The Plan is here to serve you, but we need your help. IF YOU HAVE NOT WORKED AND YOU KNOW YOU ARE INELIGIBLE FOR PLAN BENEFITS, CONTACT THE PLAN'S COBRA DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF YOU CAN ELECT TO CONTINUE YOUR WELFARE BENEFITS UNDER THIS PROGRAM. WHAT TYPE OF BENEFITS WILL I RECEIVE IF I ELECT TO CONTINUE BENEFITS UNDER THE COBRA? If you elect toi participate in the COBRA program and pay the costs, you will receive the same type and level of benefits as you did before you lost your eligibility. You wUl receive these benefits as long as you are not already receiving Medicare benefits from the government, or you are not working for another employer who has a medical benefits program. 18 / LOG / January 1989 / -.- •.:• Plan n 5;. • •'> '^'y HOW LONG WILL HEALTH CARE COVERAGE THROUGH THE COBRA PROGRAM LAST? The maximum period of time you, your spouse or dependent children will be able to continue health care behefits under the COBRA program depends on your "qualifying event." If you lose eligibility because you were fired or laid off from your job or did not work enough time to establish eligibility, your maximum coverage period is 18 months from the date of the event. If you lose your eligibility for any other "qualifying event," the maximum coverage period will be 36 months from the^ date of the qualifying event. WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TWO QUALIFYING EVENTS? If you experience two "qualifying events," it is possible to extend your coverage through the COBRA program for up to 36 months instead of 18 months. The time period is measured from the date of the first qualifying event. In order to receive an extension of participation in the COBRA program the following must have happened: 1. Your first "qualifying event" must have been a termination of employment or a reduction in your days of employment which caused you to lose your eligibility. 2. Your second "qualifying event" must take place while you are receiving Plan benefits which you have purchased through the COBRA program. 3. Your second "qualifying event" must also be (1) the death of your covered spouse; (2) divorce or legal separation; (3) your eligibility for Medicare; (4) your dependent child's loss of eligibility under the Seafarers Welfare Plan because he or she has reached the maximum age for benefit coverage. CAN MY COBRA COVERAGE END BEFORE THE 24tli OR 36th MONTH MAXIMUM PERIOD? Yes. Your COBRA coverage can end before the maximum period if the following events take place: (1) Your monthly payment to the Plan for the COBRA coverage is not timely. (2) You get another job which has health care benefits for you. Even if those benefits are less complete than those you are receiving from the COBRA coverage, you can no longer receive benefits from the COBRA program. (3) You become entitled to receive Medicare benefits. WHAT IS THE ELECTION PERIOD AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Once again, the "election" is your decision to tell the Plan whether you wish to purchase COBRA benefit coverage in the event you lose Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Depending on the "qualifying event," the Plan will send you notice, or you or your family member will send a letter to the Plan. Once the "qualifying event" has happened and the Plan sends you an "election" letter, you and your family will have 60 days to decide whether to purchase benefits through the COBRA program. The election period will end 60 days from: (1) The date you experience your "qualifying event" which caused you to lose eligibility time for benefit coverage from the Seafarers Welfare Plan or (2) the date the Plan tells you that you have a right to participate in the COBRA program, whichever date is later. HOW MUCH WILL COBRA COVERAGE COST? The cost of COBRA benefit coverage depends on what level of Plan benefits you were receiving at the time you or your dependents lost eligibility for Seafarers Welfare Plan coverage. Because the cost to participants will vary, you will be notified of the cost to you, or if you are married, for you and your family. After notification of a "qualifying event," the Plan will send you a letter which contains specific information for yoiu* situation. This letter will explain the cost of the COBRA benefit coverage and other important information. If you choose to buy benefit coverage through the COBRA program, the first payment you make will cover the cost of your benefits, for the period before your election. After that, you will make a payment once a month. CAN MY SPOUSE ELECT TO CONTINUE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS? Yes. Each family member is entitled to make an election. If you make the election, your spouse and dependent children will be automatically included. If your spouse makes the election it will automatically include dependent children. WHAT IF MY PAYMENT FOR COBRA COVERAGE IS LATE? If you choose to participate in the COBRA program, your first check must be received by the Plan no later than 45 days after you elect to participate in the program. You then must pay a premium every month to keep your COBRA benefits. You do have a 30-day grace period for making late payments. The grace period expires 30 days from the first day of the month during which your coverage is extended. If you do not pay within this grace period you will lose welfare benefit coverage. WHEN WILL THE PROGRAM START? The COBRA program will be in effect on January 1, 1989. If you need more information you can call Membership Services at 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-2524674). You may also write to COBRA Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Aiith Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Leo Bonser Plans Administrator '•"v., �After 45 Years of Sea Editor's Note: The crew of the SS Independence (American Hawaii Cruises) sent the Seafarers LOG th^ pictures and story about the retirement of their shipmate and friend Edgar *'Tiny" An­ derson. v y ' ' •V . Edgar '*Tiny" Anderson cuts into the spe­ cially-prepared cake at his retirement party aboard the Independence. The officers, staff and crew of the SS Independence, Honolulu, Hawaii, wished Edgar "Tiny" Anderson a fond and warm aloha, to begin his retire­ ment Dec. 10, 1988. To those who sailed with Tiny, his endless wit and constant humor will never be forgotten. Edgar Anderson started his sailing career on the troop ship Maraposa, Feb. 11, 1944. Tiny saw action in both the European and Pacific theaters during World War II. He continued sailing during Korea and Vietnam, and has logged more sea miles than Captain Cook and Chris­ topher Columbus. "I think he sailed with Christopher Columbus" ... Oh well. After nearly 45 years of tying knots, salt air and coffee breaks. Tiny is banking his oars. Though he can't see his glasses without contact lenses, he's still a super duper trooper. To Tiny Anderson, carpenter/joiner, able bodied seaman, master haipoonist and notary public, we wish you fair winds and following seas. Aloha and all the rest. Wishing him "smooth sailing" are (I. to r.) 3rd Steward R. Witowich, AB T. Williams, AB R. Cahill, "Tiny" Anderson, Carp/Joiner W. Anderson and Bosnn K. "Whitey" Tankersiey.. Eight Die When Storm Sinks Ship—Three Saved A fiO-foot wave, combined with storm winds of 50 mph and 30-foot seas, sent eight crewmen to their deaths and sank their small containership, the Lloyd Bermuda, 160 miles south of Nan­ tucket, Mass., Dec. 28. , Four crewmen survived several hours in the cold Atlantic waters before a cargo ship plucked two from the seas. A Coast Guard helicopter saved two others, but one m^ died enroute to hospital. The 240-f66t siiip'with a 109 TEU capacity had left Elizabeth, N.J. with 70 containers headed for Hamilton, Bermuda, when it encountered the heavy weather. The Lloyd Bermuda was owned and flagged in Cyprus, but was chartered to an American com­ pany, Trans-Mars Agencies Inc. According to accounts the survivors gave to the C^loast Guard, the ship was making headway in the heavy winds and seas when a wave estimated at 60 feet crashed over the port bow and tore four containers loose. The boxes were swept over the side. The Lloyd Bermuda took an im­ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and di.sbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. mediate list to starboard "with a trim down by the bow that was very no­ ticeable," a Coast Guard officer said. The general alarm sounded, and the crew, clad in life jackets, gathered on the port boat deck but couldn't launch the lifeboat because of the list. Before they could launch an inflat­ able life raft, the Lloyd Bermuda sank, less than 10 minutes after the giant wave battered the ship. The exact cause of the sinking has not been determined, but the Coast KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONTRACTS. Copies of all SiU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, aS well as your obligations, such as tiling for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This e.stablished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is ve.sted in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any rea.son unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any con.stiiutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. . .. 'j.r;, • } r Guard said a 4,800 pound Bobcat, a small bulldozer, could have broken loose below decks and torn a hole in the ship's hull. "Given the fact that the vessel as­ sumed a starboard list and the list continued to increase rapidly, it would have to indicate that the vessel was taking on water fi-om some other source than over the top," a Coast Guard' spokesman said. One body was found, the remaining bodies have not been recovered. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —^SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the pre.servation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union conCe;pts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contribufions are volunfary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify fhe Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .fO days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mike Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. January 1989/LOG/19 InHH �CL L NP —Company/Lakes —Lakes —Hon Priority Dispatciiero Report for Groat Lakes DECEMBER 1-31, 1988 F .:p:;r..:;>%V-;.:, i^l * -•• MV\-:- . - • 'mr-y'- Seafarers International Union Directory "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Glass L Class NP ""REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac .JS./k 0. 14 4 0 31 18 0 5 0 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac 0 14 9 0 3 ; 0 er- 7 •. ; 1 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac....... . . . ... 0 9 3 • . 3;; • 2 Port ' '' ' ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac 12 15 0 0 0 0 8 ;13 Totals All Departments ...... 0 37 21 0 54 30 0 19 15 ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. /^"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. / MiehasI Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DIGIorgio, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glldewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President V, HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 I.; ' ' . 'iiJ ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 1. BALTIMORE, Md. k 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 1-31, 1988 "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassG Pon New York 60 Philadelphia .4 Baltimore.......,;...... 8 Norfolk. 16 Mobile 14 New Orleans ....; . v ::..... 35 Jacksonville. . 34 San Francisco. : 34 Wilmington , 23 Seattle . .; . 50 PuertoRico.. 16 Honolulu ............ 10 Houston 41 St. Louis 1 Piney Point ........ 0 Totals 346 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB Class C ; Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 9 6 3,1 3 0 6 3 5 1 9 4 9 4 7 10 9 6 3 8 2 1 6 8 7 14 0 0 3 6 81 72 6 0 0 3 .3 8 3 4 6 14 0 6 9 0 1 63 ICQ 3 12 26 23 48 48 56 37 72 24 9 63 ^ ;i 1 0 522 18 3 7 12 4 12 12 18 9 9 2 10 6 1 1 124 3 .1 1 4 6 12 4 10 4 7 1 5 3 - 5 0 66 44 4 11 12 18 39 20 31 20 36 12 5 -44 2 3 301 12 2 6 6 6 9 2 6 2 2 0 8 5 0 4 70 2 1 1 3 0 6 1 10 4 1 0 9 3 0 0 41 2 OT i It 7 26 13 78 20 30 11 6 24 1 4 273 16 2 4 4 5 3 5 9 6 5 0 22 1 0 6 88 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 7 6 1 1 24 3 0 0 49 26 4 3 13 11 20 11 20 16 16 11 84 8 2 3 7 1 0 9 5 20 14 24 10 8 3 146 10 0 2 16 2 4 11 7 9 10 12 8 5 3 13 5 0 2 107 5 2 1 4 4 6 3 9 5 8 1 10 14 1 6 79 35 2 5 10 10 35 34 20 22 36 10 7 28 1 0 255 Port New York 28 11. Philadelphia.. 4 1 Baltimore 7 6 Norfolk ....i 8 6 Mobile 16 5 New Orleans . . . . •> 24 8 Jacksonville.............. 18 5 San Francisco. . . ; ; . v^A.. .v.: 19 7 Wilmington.........,...; 19 2 Seattle 29 4 PuertoRico. 7 0 Honolulu.6 13 Houston 30 5 St. Louis.; 10 Piney Point ............. 3 4 Totals . 219 77 0 1 1 1 0 4 1 5 4 0 0 10 1 1 0 29 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 25 4 0 4 2 1 5 4 0 7 7 0 6k 3 0 15-A 9 2 23 4 3 20 ' 7 2 13 6 3 17 7 1 6 0 0 1 15 13 18 3 0 10 2 1 3 0 162 74 27 10 'iV 1 : 1 2 , 2 5 1 7 3 7 0 9 4 0 0 52 Port NewYork . Philadelphia.............. Baltimore .............. . Norfolk ........ A . . . ^ Mobile J New Orleans ............. Jacksonville.............. San Francisco. . Wilmington.............. Seattle Puerto Rico . ., . . .. Honolulu. ............. . Houston St. Louis. , Piney Point ............... Totals 6 O 0 0 2 8 1 9 8 5 3 75 1 1 1 120 Port NewYork ............ . . Philadelphia.......;.....: Baltimore:..;...;;;.;..;;Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville............. San Francisco ......... Wilmington......... ".. Seattle ....;. .... Puerto Rico Honolulu ........ Houston St. Louis. Piney Point , 20 2 4 6 7 22 8 39 12 18 s 6 5 16 1 3 169 8 3 3 2 3 3 3 9 6 6 0 21 2 0 7 76 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 4 1 1 1 26 2 0 3 43 12 1 0 4 6 17 8 19 12 16 2 5 14 1 1 118 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 D 1 0 5 1 6 0 4 5 2 1 3 0 0 0 24 16 3 1 0 0 5 3 56 29 21 4 2 6 3 18 3 24 9 22 9 2 11 0 0 12 3 2 7 6 16 7 10 8 12 8 72 9 2 4 6 4 0 6 6 9 5 15 3 3 1 180 5 1 4 11 5 0 3 0 9 5 5 7 18 8 7 10 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 8 4 0 3 2 0 2 3 2 3 10 12 3 1 4 7 9 3 14 2 5 1 61 197 11 2 2 1 3 3 Totals. 134 178 248 08 Totals All Departments 868 438 399 623 ""REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC ; 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 0 5 11 4 22 7 54 19 33 17 3 12 0 0 136 242 0 225 248 259 347 378 235 1,321 538 415 ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of December was up from the inonth of November. A totai of 1,575 jobs were shipped on SiU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,575 Jol» shipped, 623 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A totai of 235 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 9,113 |ot>s have been shipped. 20/LOG/January 1989 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808)* 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEWYORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809)725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 : I �;_:f;t,-V'Vv.;/fv'Hril' '. -, • fj:i : . 1- ''V"r;.-'TV' •' V'V o'-" -/"• •- ••.•>.• 1. - •' f -... -P ^ ' : •, k '"i • ' , ' '' ., f. v/- " „L,^j ,|V4. ,1 ' ' f.' -fx , • •-.V-;v;,v- JI ' i'..; "y , >^4 ',/ , V#9'''t)9 M'J9i'' iI if:', . '' r'•'•g L , r\' - fi ;;g" IM Friend .• • • ••.-. \'5'^-'' • •''•?• ftp . •. f-'-. . IT":'---* .,5l-• gft,.-'' iI'M ' • _* With : •' i [•§§§X:':. g• - .(V • Aicohoiism v.ViK" and r'9 • -'.^r -T ,T .A: Drugs ' - ft' , • '•' V - J •:. .' pi - .. •' .' :•.• • -• -.•^ . •, '"V . ?' • '• S t,'-... N 1 •{'. »' \ '.'S "; 'I- - ' ' • •-- ••-•• - - .-' 1. r, J.'iy. •• • Ar-'l'i'r'i...... •-•.'•.•.• •• -.....'-; •['.i-v»:;iip-%si.,vf;-; •..•-• v^'- .. ' .• ' =• ifftpl 99''' U, v%-r; •ft - 'r .ftI don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't Ilg letAddicts another man blindly travel a course that has to lead v. |-1 to the destruction of his healthy his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. • f-v,': • • "ftf" •'!'-V - -, • • ... Addictions Rehabiiitation Center 1 am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name I Address... •-; •ig'g|#. v. Book No. ,..^,... a)'. (State) (City) (Street or RFD) / (Zip) ( Telephone No. • V- • 9 •••.•'% MaU to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A VaUey Lee, Md. 20692 i: or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 r " '• •' * • • • :• January 1989/LOG/21 I.-:"'J:.: [• ' 'ft V-.J '!fr*»ir4^a5er - �aimV. 1< : -Engine Upgrading Courses- 1989 upgrading Course Schedule Completion Check-In Date Date Course March 31 January 9 QMED - Any Rating March 3 January 9 Marine Electrical Maint. April 28 March 20 Variable Speed DC Drives i •March 3 February 6 Welding March 31 March 6 Diesel Engine Technology April 14 March 20 Hydraulics March 17 February 6 FOWT *A11 students in the Engine and Steward Departments vrill have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Programs Geared to Improve ]ob SkiUs And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January — March 1989 The following is the current course schedule for January — March 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Deck Upgrading Courses — ^— Check-In Completion Course Date Date Able Seaman January 23 March 3 March 20 April 28 First Oass Pilot (Organized s^ riwfy) Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Radar Refresher/Renewal " Radar Recertification " Celestial Navigation February 29 April 1 *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is 5. Third Mate January 16 April 14 Lifeboat January 9 January 20 February 6 February 17 March 6 March 17 LNG — Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be tiaken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take four (4) week Sealift Operations 8c Maint. Course. ^Steward Upgrading Courses • Adult Education Courses— Check-In Date Course — Recertification, Programs —^' Check-In Date January 30 March 27 Course Stevirard Recertification Bosuns Recertification Address DECK Mo./Day/Year • AB/Sealift • Towboat Operator Inland • 1st Class Pilot • Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • Simulator Course • Radar Observer Unlimited •Master Inspected Towing Vessel (Street) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member • Telephone. (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member • (Area Code) Lakes Member • Pacific • ENGINE • FOWT • Automation • QMED—Any Rating • Hydraulics • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Opetation • Refngeration Systems Maintenance & Operations • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Orginal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydtaulic Systems If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security * Book *_ . Seniority. JDepartment. Home Port. Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces • Yes • No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes to Trainee Program: From. No • (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completecL Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) (dates attended) Completion Date March 3 May 12 1 Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed Date of Birth. (Middle) Check-In Date January 9 March 20 Completion Date March 6 May 8 •• Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship •..l Upgrading Application (first) ? College Programs Course Associates in Arts or Certi^te Program * All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. (Last) Completion Date The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High School Equivalency (GED) January 2 February 13 Adiilt Basic Education (ABE) January 2 - February 11 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 2 February 11 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. I)evelopmental Studies (DVS) January 30 February 3 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Februaryl3 March 3 March 13 March 31 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifoboat and is designed to help seaEueis prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafiuers who have difBculty reading, seafiuers whose first language is not English, and seafiuers who have been out of s^ool for a long time. *A11 Steward Upgrading Courses are open-ended. Contact the Admissions Office for starting dates. Name. — Course(s) Taken I I I I ! I I I f I I • ! I I I I I I I • STEWARD Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the coursc(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) DATE SIGNATURE No tianqxKUtion will be i^d tinlew you present original ieoeq>ts and successfully complete the couise. 22 / LOG / January 1989 •C i 1 I « I DATE OF DISCHARGE ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT I • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Sev2/8S m I Primary Language Spoken Date Available for Training VESSEL • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Steward • Chief Cook • Towboat Inland Cook RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degtee • Certificate Progtams I 1 f I I • I I ! I I % I .J �• ---I'V/ • • In Pursiiit of a Dream • • Before too mucli more time goes l^r, I would like to thiLTiTr taie Charlie Logan Scholarship Committee for awarding me a scholarship for 1988. I am using the scholarship to pursue a degree In mininai pE^chology at Antloch University in Santa Barbara, Calif, with the hope of realizing my long-held dream of becoming a p^chotheraplst. The Scholarship Committee's assistance is greatly appreciated. To those of you I have sailed with: I miss you but trust thatr I wUl see you again when the time is right. Sincerely, Lena McGlean V- v'r' Ctoleta, Calif. Letters To The Editor r ' h ' 'Grateful to the SXU .. IVe been an SIU man since 1949. In those days, I was young and enjoyed the life of a merchant seaman. However, today is another ' story. Due to many factors, all our American unions are fighting an uphill battle for our very existence. I've been unfit for duty for over foTir months and have incurred about $10,000 In medical bills! (Lots of expensive tests and one operation.) Thanks to our Seattle port agent and the SIU, about $6,000 have already been paid, and I don't have to worry about the remaining $4,000 being paid—^not to mention the sickness and accident money paid to me. It's hard to believe the cost of being sick. (Getting old doesn't help}) Let's just say I'm grateful to belong to the SIU. It's good to realize the SIU wUl protect me fromunreasonable medical costs in the future, too. Sincerely, Joseph A. Gibbons G-694 Huntingdon, Pa. 'In Praise of the Real Heroes .. .< I am writing this letter to give thanks to all those who helped us receive veteran's status for the U.S. merchant marine in the big oneWWII: Senator Blchard Shelby, Senator HoweU HefUn and Rep. Somyr Callahan, and to our Commander-in-Chief, President Reagan. As we were the first ones In combat and the last to be honored. It was about par for the course. But better late than never. I hope that before the president leaves ofQce, he can find time to meet with some real "unsung heroes" who delivered the goods to all theaters of action on all fronts. I also want to give praise to three of the finest men that I've ever sailed with: Captain Paul Heller, Mr. Clarence A, Lott Sr. and Mr. George Bales. Now here are some of the real heroes: Mr. Lish Taylor was on the first ship that was boarded by the crew of a German sub before we got Into the big one. Also he and his son George Taylor were torpedoed on the S.S. Maiden Creek. I think it was history that father and son were on the same ship. Some of the other men who were toiTpedoed were Tommy Jenkins, Leon Branch Sr., Charles Mitchell, Ervtn Bradley, Warden Hendricks, Willie "Htimp" Palmer, Lloyd Yo\ing, Big Joe Henderson and Leslie Taylor. So all of the old salts can now hang their Honorable Discharges on the wall, and when their grandchildren ask What they did in the big one, they can point to it... Bloris B. Tart T-849 Mobile, Ala. 'Keep Up the Good Work • . .' After 21 years, you, with the help of God, have made the other unions come in out of the cold! My hat's off to you. I want to thank you for getting me on the new ship Nedlloyd Holland. It is a wonderful ship. Paul Hall would be proud. I know I am. If there is anything that I can do to make your task a little easier, feel free to call on me, and I win do my best. In your next meeting, please remind the members to vote. Keep up the good wprk. I am praying for you and your staff. Tours truly. Oscar Wiley Nedlloyd Holland News From Labor SAN FRANCISCO—^Twelve unions representing Southern California Kai­ ser Health Plan employees have joined forces to "aid and assist our afhliated labor organizations in their individual and collective dealings to secure im­ proved working conditions and other economic advantages for our mem­ bers, to assist in the settlement of labor disputes, to safeguard and pro­ mote the principles of collective bar­ gaining and workers' rights." The coalition will also "battle man­ agement programs which are nothing more than thinly veiled attempts to diminish or destroy union strength in the workplace." The group is headed by Jim Zellers of SEIU's Local 399, and includes locals of the Service Em­ ployees, the Food & Commercial Workers, the Operating Engineers and the Los Angeles District Council of the Carpenters. NEW YORK—The Food & Commer­ cial Workers have started a hard-hit­ ting recognition campaign in upstate New York to focus public attention on the non-union status of food mar­ kets. UFCW District One President Jo­ seph C. Talarico is leading the way with the "We're Up Front, Protecting Union Jobs" program, which encour- ages consumers not to spend their food dollars at non-union markets where often workers are not treated fairly by their employers. The campaign in­ cludes Do Not Shop leaflets; "Shop Union" lawn signs; prominent Union Store Card displays in organized su­ permarkets; and heavy media public­ ity. WASHINGTON—Four union repre­ sentatives were named to the 15-member Occupational Safety and Health Administration's advisory panel to up­ date federal shipyard safety standards. They are Russel Axom of the Steelworkers, Louis D'Ambrosio of the Boilermakers, Bedros Dostoomian of the Sheet Metal Workers and Frank Terranova of the Plumbers. James D. Bishop of the Painters was named an alternate. OSHA's shipbuilding standards have not been updated since the agency's inception 17 years ago. WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO Associ­ ate General Counsel David Silberman will head the federation's Union Priv­ ilege Benefit Programs. He is suc­ ceeding Ray Denison, who will retire Feb. 28. Silberman, 37, was a partner at the Washington law firm of Bredhoff & Kaiser and taught law at George Washington University prior to joining the AFL-CIO's legal department in 1985. Denison, 65, headed the UPBP since its creation in 1986. UPBP's first benefit was offering low-interest credit cards to members of participating unions. January 1989/LOG/23 : , K-i :5- S-safe-,: •• ^ . �tSr: • Now For J!''} Don't Wait! A if 1?!;, fl. IS S the 1989 school season begins, It's not too early for high school seniors to start thinking about college. For dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen the financial burden of college can be greatly eased if they win an SlU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. For de­ pendents, four $10,000 schol­ arships are offered. But the Scholarship Program is not exclusively for depend­ ents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are avail^ able to active Seafarers and Boatmen. Also, when there are exceptionally qualified Seafar­ ers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then worked hard to keep it strong and growing. Medical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to Seafarer Requirements the age of 25. Each applicant for a depend­ Seafarers and Boatmen who ent's scholarship must: are applying for scholarships • Be unmarried at the time must: application is made. • Be a graduate of high school • Be under 19 or 25 years of or its equivalent. age (whichever is applicable). • Have credit for two years • Be eligible for dependent (730.days) of employment with benefits under the Seafarers an employer who is obligated to Welfare Plan. make contributions to the Sea­ e Be a graduate of high school farers Welfare Plan, on the em­ or its equivalent. ployee's behalf prior to the date The applicant's parent must: of application. • Have credit for three years • Have one day of employ­ (1,095 days) of employment with ment on a vessel in the sixan employer who is obligated to month period immediately pre­ make contributions to the Sea­ ceding the date of application. farers Welfare Plan on the em­ • Have 120 days of employ­ ployee's behalf prior to the date ment on a vessel in the previous of application. calendar year. • Have one day of employ­ Pensioners are not eligible to ment in the six-month period receive scholarship awards. immediately preceding the date of application. Dependent Requirements • Have 120 days of employ­ Dependents of Seafarers and ment in the previous calendar Boatmen who apply for a schol­ year. arship must be unmarried, under The last two items above cov­ 19 years of age, and receive ering worktime requirements of sole support from the employee the applicant's parents do not and/or his or her spouse. Un­ apply to applicants who are the married children who are eligible children of pensioners or eligible for benefits under Plan #1 Major deceased employees. • A,.:".. ' v'N,..,; ' 1989 SlU College Scholarships Deadline - AprlM4 24/LOG/January 1989 »' ^ ~ - -ft,. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible mem­ bers, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Exam­ ination Boards (SAT) OR Amer­ ican College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February 1989 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evalu^ ated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Exami­ nation Board at either: Box 592, _ J, _ „ Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025 Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program appli­ cations are available to active members or their dependents at any SlU hall or through the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Scholarship winners will be announced in May 1989. The deadline for submission of applications is April 14, 1989. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES U.S. AGENCY FINALLY ACTS TO PENALIZE FINK SHIP SIU HITS DOD KUWAITI TANKER REFLAGGING POLICY CONGRESS GETS REAGAN’S LAST MARITIME BUDGET BALLOTING PANEL ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF A&G VOTE JUDGE BANS RANDOM TESTING OF TRUCKERS MEMBERSHIP OKS CHANGES TO SIU CONSTITUTION HOUSE SHIP PANEL SETS FIRST MEETING SIU CREWS MAKE TAGOS PROGRAM A SUCCESS SKINNER NAMED TO DOT; DOLE WINS LABOR POST ADM. BUTCHER TO HEAD MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND SIU SHIP KEEPS ARMY FROM RUNNING ON EMPTY ANDREI SAKHAROV, FAMED SOVIET DISSIDENT, GIVEN AFL-CIO HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD UNITED STATES AND CHINA SIGN SHIPPING PACT SAFE STEERING COMMITTEE SETS AIDS POLICY GOALS 90-YEAR-OLD SEAFARER WINS WW II DISCHARGE NEW SEA LITTER LAWS TAKE EFFECT U.S. EXTENDS TERRITORIAL WATERS ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY SEASON ENDS 2 FERRY BOAT SINKINGS CLAIM MORE THAN 100 A PIECE OF HISTORY FACES EVICTION WW II MINES STILL A SHIPPING THREAT THE MESS IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET SIU’S 50TH YEAR MARKED BY NEW LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION 1988- A REVIEW OD THE SIU’S 50TH YEAR 1988- YEAR IN REVIEW CASSIDY CITES SEALIFT AS BIGGEST NEED AFTER 45 YEARS AT SEA, ‘TINY’ BANKS HIS OARS EIGHT DIE WHEN STORM SINKS SHIP-THREE SAVED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 1 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/6c58783fc4d9cd1fdaedf6513233caa9.PDF 8ee914b4ecd0e0942f43d347da758106 PDF Text Text rvx? v--.-;.y -,.•. a!»^i >>-^, sI 'L 4 ;,"~^ . ." , ."" •••.' >yf'; I i •• OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ,;,V^,•^'1, " 'Yrre •'. 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Mm. ,y|; • •. - • • • • %>• -^0 M-J": -'m:. :'Q • •MM-: yl' 4:' :4-, i• rwrw Insiile: • "'_ • •••.., -; '^: '.:---;Vi>^",r, w''" from Sinking Bulkef ••-'3 J-I'V Union Seeks to Halt Drug Test Rules New Problems MU»unf for Grain Ship Aige 3 j.,V> V. • ^4- ;> iaves27 - v '^-ri^-V; Page 4 AIDS-The Most Common Questions Page 6 MCS-PMA Supplemental Pension Fund poge is .-'I*: A: 14-;'v •-•'• '.-J' , ' '' ' .'•,>5^:---.--r-• -• �WV'i't ^L.. • sv^ir- Scholarship Application Time President's Report by Michael Sacco The Drug Testing issue This might be a good time to remind Seafarers and the children of Seafarers who have the qualifications and who are thinking about Continuing their education at the college level that they ought to examine the Union's scholarship program. Applicatioi/s are now being accepted from qualified SIU members and qualified dependents of SIU members who wish to compete for the seven scholarship awards which will be announced in May for use in the school terms beginning in the fall. These annual awards consist of seven scholarships, four of which are worth $10,000 over a four-year period at colleges chosen by the winners. In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for SIU members themselves: one is a four-year coUege scholarship of $10,000; two are two-year scholarships of $5,000 each for study at a vocational school or community college. The awards are made by an impartial committee of professional educators from colleges and universities. Since the start of the program, 178 scholarships have been awarded. It has produced from SIU ranks, doctors, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, teachers, librarians, computer specialists and scientists. Most importantly, most of them have pointed out that without the help of the SIU program they might never have had the opportunity to pursue their education. It is a program in which all of us in the SIU can be proud. Any Seafarer or son or daughter of a Seafarer who is interested, is urged to pick up an application at any SIU hall or write for an application to: Few problems that confront our nation are as difficult and complicated as that surrounding the use of drugs. The news­ papers, radio and television are saturated daily with some aspect of this frustrating issue. In one form or another it comes into conversation daily. The views and opinions on how to deal with the drug problem vary across the board. In our own union there are differing points of view on how to make headway in the fight to beat the use of drugs. In fact, in our own union we recognized the dangers of drug use to the physical and mental well being of seamen a long time ago, just as we did in dealing with alcoholism long before that. We deal with both these problems in a Very organized manner. Our collective bargaining agreement many years ago created a program that has effectively fought alcohol and drug abuse through preventive and rehabilitative means. *. •. As an organization of workers whose history is fuii of rights^ abuses and periods of second-closs citizenship, we can do no /ess than fight with everything we have against ony Ill-considered one/ arbitrary attempt to unnecessariiy suspend seamen's rights.'nr So we were very disappointed when the federal government through the Department of Transportation ordered a screening program for seamen as well as other transportation workers. The reason cited for the action was the need for safety. There certainly can be no argument with that purpose. But the order was issued without any supporting facts that show a pattern of accidents or lack of safety in maritime, arising out of drug use. So the SIU has taken action (see story below) in federal court, against the government program to screen seamen for drugs by a random process whose ftill cost must be borne by the industry itself. We feel this random testing and other features of the program could violate seamen's rights of privacy, and could include the government in the collective bargaining process. As an organization of workers whose history is full of rights' abuses and periods of second-class citizenship, we can do no less than fight with everything we have against any ill-considered and arbitrary attempt to unnecessarily suspend seamen's rights. New Drug Test Regs Challenged Seafarers Welfare Plan Charlie Logan Scholarship 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Season's Let me take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the SIU and its affiliated organizations my best wishes for good health and happiness this holiday season and throughout the year ahead, and to their families as well. CJ-O:-- SIU Sues To Protect Seamen's Rights post accident and probable cause. In addition, the testing must be con­ ducted by employers. Any worker who tests positive for drugs must immedi' ately be removed from the job and will not be allowed back to work until he or she has completed a rehabilitation program and has been cleared by a medical officer. But the new regulations do not re­ quire companies to establish any type of rehabilitation program. Sacco pointed out the SIU has op­ erated a drug and alcohol abuse pre­ vention and rehabilitation program for more than 20 years. Many other in­ dustries also have been fighting drug abuse through programs set up vol­ untarily by labor and management. The cost of the testing and any rehabilitation programs would be left entirely up to the industry. The gov­ ernment estimates the 10-year cost of the program at more than $2 billion, but some in the industry believe-4t would be many times that. While the Coast Guard claims that safety is the main issue, even though it admits it has no evidence tying drug use to maritime accidents, the regu­ lations won't cover any foreign-flag ships. "This exclusion of individuals aboard foreign-flag ships renders the pur­ ported safety justifications for the rules illufiory, given that 95 percent pf all U.SVe^ort and import cargo is car- The SIU became the first transporand further asks for preliminary and tation union to challenge new federal perinanent injunctions forbidding the drug testing regulations when it fileS^x^ Coast Guard from implementing those rules. suit in Washington, D.C. to have the "The SIU, along with the entire new rules declared unconstitutional. maritime industry, is committed to an The rules, issued last month by the alcohol- and drug-free workpl^ice," Coast Guard, require mandatory ran­ SIU President Mike Sacco said. dom drug testing for more than 4 million transportation workers. "The Coast Guard rule, which tram­ .. The Coast Guard ples Upon individual privacy and dig­ admits it has no evidence nity, enlists private employers as un­ willing foot soldiers required at their tying drug use to own expense to violate employees' maritime accidents. • rights. The rights of the employer and employee are thus sacrificed at great "We reject the notion that the op­ financial and huriian cost, even though erators must now( in effect, become the Coast Guard acknowledges an in­ police officers to ui)hold the govern­ ability to 'specifically identify the use ment's possible violation of the rights of drugs or alcohol as a major causal of American workers," Sac^o said. effect in commercial vessel losses or The rules have been broadly criti­ casualty damage'," the suit charges. cized by maritime labSr and manage­ The suit, filed in the U.S. District ment since the proposal was an­ Court in the District of Columbia, asks nounced earlier this year.irhey require the court to declare the rules which five types of testing: pre-employment, require pre-employment, periodic and random unannounced, periodic with random drug testing unconstitutional government required physical exams. frmik OfeMor ol IHMc ReMtora a PuUMiora JeliiiFay CtMriMSvMMn * MmgmgEdlar Otbonli Gi««w AIMOMH Edttir ried on foreign-flag vessels," the suit says. . Operators must now become police officers to uphpid the government's possible violation of the rights of American workers. Other unions have expressed thenoutrage at the rules. The Transportation Institute, which represents 140 maritime companies that would be forced to begin drug testing programs under the new rules, joined the SIU in the suit. Outlining operators' objections to the regulations, TI President James Henry said, "This new burden would seriously impair our ability to concrete in the world trades. The red tapP, implementation costs and redundancy to efforts already undierway in our industry would be more economic blows to our struggling mer­ chant marine." The more than $2 billion cost of the program, will add to an already unfair cost advantage foreign-flag operators enjoy. "U.S. deep-sea shipping companies must often compete with subsidized foreign fleets alr^y benefiting from less restrictive health, safety and ^nployment regulations, fleets that would now gain an iinfiair cost advantage in dmg miforcement as well," Heriry said. 2 / LOG / December 1988 • V': •) '• 'Sii •, ;r; ..-'J m \ : �®«iln Ship's Probi „ ' theant^^rin o^^o/®'^ weeks for that they are ^^ SSSFSH further Xse of' Coast Guard Capt j dered. Calhoim ; •!. ' Calhoun orPolofS.'^'^^P'e-nofthe 'SscftiS'Sw: J--*, missed two sailinrn has subje:n?t?otf gation for poJIufino D mvestiharbor. Its of duty and !?f L ? ''"®" filed by the SIUrs«> target of a suit SeafarmLoS '• November oil. oil residue. Nl s^S^3""''''•^' "«terial, banels and otSebris^®"' been removed from Tf. H , ' vessel and a renrf. • • ®f the office has been abZdT''^ removal is complete " ' he ordered. Ocean CfZl ^hat the pi%:#5 Tt7hrw''--'^v':ifr-rtr toloi^ tb^ prly to carry grain Th^^ P^opinspection But that Passed on^8ood„e""V»lX.:'~"' '••« The ship had h^I f P ® owners. fof Pakistan on Nov'22^^?^'" that date. A second ""ssed set for Dec. 7 ^''"® •'"'e -"as arose and not a ««« ? f Prob/ems " been loaded onto the^sh IJecember. ''"P of early tbatal^SIga^dS^^^"^^ ordered for the ^ter -comZ.^f t u^f ""W tatives of the vessels ''opresen^ ® owners presents were built in 1976 ow«n''wl"''"™^ ""too the ships- 'he'!wfi;rS?C''°d"'' Ther,a hrsa ^ a contraci to deliver 200^^' ^s Missed 'P"" inijn on appeal. wh^cottd^tnrr""^''''"^-^- nue more Ln of ' ?»npany revetlie SIU and others'medtV^" suit Charged BetaonfvL'STJ" Ooenn CWe„ger-s owne^b^d t "•here. As the SeJareia Lor"'' press, it was ren.^.a?. "'®»t to Challenger had he Ocean sl.ipats;.^'"p;C'™''"yl/«the t scrap Prices TK^ ® contends that Mar A J!? ^'^o the 1936 Merchant" '"How tkat the SWN and grain trade. suitable for the •oh^^^he WspiH^ other as^mcts of Sf Sel tter""" cfeaTtL^sL^s immigrants in the work ? also rounding up hom^ ^ a Portland shtlS^f^T ^om work. ^ the dangerous Altenflon Seafai ""kt'ally scheduled •andtfe™rffri"'"''°- <^ase is =v«:SAa5fe Those of voii u/hrs »i Lundeberg School of ^ ^^^^^^^ f^^' ^^iasses at the r loading IrPortia^g" r*""'''"''«»» shape of the sh^n^k ,®°'®"se of the list could have lesultedln ""^^'^us token place in Portf f It®*! "ttit^S^^ -aybeflnrfo^oilb^""'''•"lis ^'^"ot designed OfSce "'^ f"'tsC"stom House 40 South Gay Street Baltimore, Md. 21202 to cany g,i° sail to sSe'"to"^''^'''''P"'8l't loading facility. ^^ferent grain Whenv if ^ I SeXS^H' " "^""^"on its sister sWps wtreSa^sed '^'' ^™P slop was purchase puichased for BcI^^^rbJ""^'»'^«on Safety 'im o imn^"l5?f.."«^«ladrive fishing industry wWeh^f^\® the accident and^th mte ? ,b f"®" Emphasizing that the voluntary saferv ^ r^rSSsr? for in the past. " fia^^?^i' Sl^ vessel safetv «• "^od '•'^ .fc™cnt in fishing '^»says^tMris''rnr1986 and 1987 have deeiea^J"" the board's r^nrart .. '^'"^^ased, said oident investi^o^ iSe'Z'"" a ®ta®S' Rep Lh DeMato (right) led the Rosenda Afredond^ilzL . JJul Afarra, AbduBa '^wcrs, Harvev SmStia ®e Ptamproom Celona (2?rS"c«''°®™m ^tb Enrolled in Legisiatiw P««rf Limba/rSiS"^^ -Ai^el Perez Jr fian* • **/ 'January 197# unfi r , ooacased Irom tlie d^ rate b' . "''' "**• =»'! that montte^"'®''^'"<=«ascd in recent ^cCormiHr GtSSta&^ffiattheCr^st feet on vessels bein ®f" K"^S''e.^'f?-sS:::" Sdfe/K "'?b";5^™»sels l"f5^.™»sels are members. '^'sseti!'t!ZZlT'T''^'^- •-ytil-v and five to seven fordeepsea vessels fic^i!Jmo!Sr™I"'r'^"fi<'Ashing for '.mm industry Such " comSble •he towir^'h^^X votoX7;„X!^'sh''t"K®'" '••' more time fmni be given ficensing and^S"""""® niandatory would & f fj?"""® retirements says woXcoSfmSr"" « and $800,000 a year "P The NTSR ^1™""®fer. J978 ^Xi, ' maior fishing ve!Ll 207 mvolved the loss of I47"i""" SS-tPertylos-^XXn-jL" said th7flM "r reduced, "tents had beei inXS""^ ssSS'-^sc ".OOOofthenaUo^SlS.r': (Ololiniied on ftge 15., Decembgpjaag^l, '.-nymI "'L-'-Pf!< • ''' 'U' • t. I �'Kl. Iffeboof Races Across Heavy Sects Seafarers Rescue 27 From Sinking Bilker Twenty-seven members of a Pana­ manian ship owe their lives to the fast action of the SlU-crewed LNG Capricorn (Energy Transportation Corp.). Four Seafarers and two officers pi­ loted one of the Capricorn's lifeboats across t^g^miles of 10-15 foot seas and towed the 27, whose lifeboat's engine wasn't working, to safety. The rescue occurred in the South China Sea, west of the Philippines on Oct. 22. AB and deck delegate Bert Gillis provided these pictures and in­ formation to the LOG. At about 6:35 a.m., the Capricorn received a Mayday from the Evpo Agspyr. Gillis said the captain in­ creased the ship's speed, and less than an hour later they spotted the sinking bulk carrier. As the Capricorn came into posi­ tion, Bosun Pete Waters lowered its lifeboat #1 with ABs Larry Sims and Donovan Christie, Ordinary Seamen Ken Lusk and Michael Riley, along with 3rd Mate Ronald Flowers and 3rd Asst. Engineer Brian McAdle. When the lifeboat pulled alongside the sinking ship, its decks were swamped. The crew of the Panama­ nian vessel were in their lifeboat, but its engines were not operable, Gillis said. They then towed the other boat through the heavy seas to the Capri­ corn. "We began to bring the rescued seamen aboard. Only one man had to' be hoisted aboard with a bosun's chair," Gillis said. "The Capricorn's lifeboat #1 was ready to be hooked up to the falls and winched aboard," Gillis said. "Sounds easy. But due to the state of the wind and seas, I believe that the training we received at SHLSS and weekly fire and boat drills, plus Bosun Waters' seamanship knowledge made recovery of boat #1 a safe and rapid operation. But by no means easy," he said. There were no injuries during the rescue, and the 27 crewmembers were taken to Arun, Indonesia for flights home. With Bosun Pete Waters (far right) ready at the winch, Seafarers (I. to r.) AB Larry Sims, OS Ken Lusk, OS Mike Riley and AB Donovan Christie are ready to launch the iifehoat. Third Mate Ronald Flowers and 3rd Asst. Eng. Brian McAdle are onboard. ;siis ^ V. V With the towline secured, lifeboat #1 (foreground) nears the Capricorn after its two-mile run to the sinking hulk carrier. The rescued crewmembers of the Evpo Agspyr pose on the Capricorn's deck. At Sea Dolphins to the Rescue Most of us have heard of man's recent rescue of two gray whales, stranded in the frozen waters off Pt. Barrow, Alaska. Through the united efforts of Americans, Russians, Es­ kimos and environmentalists world­ wide, the two whales were freed from the ice to swim southward to warmer waters. Something similar happened in the Indian Ocean last month, but this time men were the victims and dolphins were the liberators. Two sailors from the tanker Elpina (owned by the Indonesian state oil company), which sank in the Indian Ocean in rough seas, were guided to the safety of a small island off the Indonesian wildlife reserve at Ujung Kulon by a school of dolphins which nudged them along in the right direc­ tion. The men, who were wearing life vests, were then able to call for help. Rescue teams rushed to the area and were able to pluck another nine crew­ members from the sea. One man was^ found dead; two are still missing. New Regs Ban Plastic Trash Dumping at Sea New Coast Guard regulations will make the United States the leader in an international effort to control a growing threat to marine life. "We are taking a major step to clean up the world's oceans," said Secretary of Transportation Jim Burnley, in an­ nouncing a proposed rule to prohibit the dumping of plastic refuse at sea. "Marine birds and animals ingest plastic debris, or become entangled in it," said Bpmley, causing the deaths of one million birds and more than 100,000 marine mammals and sea tur­ tles each year. The rule would also restrict the dumping of other ship-generated gar­ bage and require that adequate facili­ ties for receiving garbage from ships be available at U.,S. ports and termi- 4 / LOG / December 1988 ... <1;., ,V -L --.v-.ii-X' nals, including recreational marinas. The proposed regulations will go into effect Dec. 31, 1988 and apply to U.S.-flag vessels anywhere in the world and foreign-flag vessels in U.S. waters out to the 200 mile limit. This includes commercial, recreational and fishing vessels of any size and type, as well as the facilities that serve them. Violators of the new regulations will be given a stiff fine—up to $50,000 plus five years in jail. Tanker Sinks—27 Missing No sign has been found of the 27 crewmen from an oil tanker which broke in two last month and caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean. The Liberian-registered Odyssey split in half 900 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in stormy weather with winds of 44 miles an hour and waves of up to 25 feet. Fifteen (Jreeks and 12 Hondurans were onboard the British-owned tanker which was carrying a million barrels of crude oil at the time. Rescue officials reported no sign of the men, although two burned and empty lifeboats were sighted. This was the second incident this year of a tanker breaking in two and burning, in the mid-Atlantic. In April, a Greek tanker went down off New­ foundland, killing all 24 Polish crew­ men and five of their wives. Studds Visits SIU Rep. Gerry E. Studds (right) (D-Mass.) visited the New Bedford hall recently. The member of the House Mechant Marine and Fisheries Committee has been instrumental in battles to help the fishing industry. He is pictured above with New Bedfratl Port Agent Henri Francois. �Learn the Facts Questions and Answers About AIDS This is another in a series of articles on the AIDS crisis and its impact. The Seafarers LOG is publishing these ar­ ticles in an attempt to educate Seafar­ ers about this deadly disease and to help SIU members and their families reduce their risk of contracting AIDS. These articles are written by Dr. Eliz­ abeth Reisman as part of the Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education (SAFE). Reprints of previous articles and this one are available by writing to: AIDS Information Office Dr. Elizabeth Reisman SHLSS Piney Point, Md. 20674 I have been giving lectures about AIDS for nearly two years. During this time I have spoken not only to upgraders and trainees, but also to public school teachers, parents and the general public. It doesn't matter whom I talk to, they all ask me the same questions about AIDS and how it's spread. Studies have shown that people from all backgrounds lack an understanding of the facts about AIDS. These are many of the questions which I get. Q. Is AIDS really a serious problem today? Why should I be concerned about it? A. AIDS is the number one public health problem in the U.S. today. As of Oct. 31, 1988, there have been 76,932 cases of AIDS re­ ported in the U.S. By 1992 it is expected that this number will rise to 365,000 or 380,000 cases. We do not know exactly how many people are infected with the virus who are not sick. It is estimated that 1 to 1.5 million people are infected with .the virus today. By 1991 this number may be 5 to 10 million. Everyone who reads these statistics should be concerned. By 1992 it is likely we will all know someone who is or has been in­ fected with the virus. Q. How is the AIDS virus transmitted (passed on from one person to another)? A. 1) Having sex (oral, anal and va­ ginal) with an infected person. 2) Injecting infected blood into the bloodstream (most often by sharing needles/syringes in IV drug use). 3) Infected mothers to their newbom infants. Q. How is the AIDS vims not spread? A. The AIDS virus is not spread by: 1) insects; 2) donating blood; 3) everyday contact at work, school, stores, restaurants, boats or swimming pools; 4) social contact with others such as hugging, sneezing, coughing or shaking hands; 5) sharing telephones, tools, chairs, desks, pens, papers, offices or bathrooms. Q. Can I get AIDS through a blood transfusion? A. Before May 1985, some people in the U.S. got AIDS from infected blood transfusions. Now, all do­ nated blood in the U.S. is tested for the AIDS antibody. If the blood is shown to be infected, it is thrown out. Donated blood today in the U.S. is far safer than before 1985. If you plan to have surgery, talk to your doctor about donating your own blood ahead of time in case you need it. , Not all foreign countries test donated blood. Receiving blood transfusions in countries that do not test for the AIDS antibody is risky. In a foreign country it is important to ask if the donated blood has been tested before it is given to you. Also ask how im­ portant the transfusion is to your recovery and what other options you have. .. Yoii can^'ttell if a person is infected with the AiDS virus by loolrlng at him or her.,/' Q. Can I get AIDS by giving blood? A. No. In the U.S. new sterilized equipment is used for each person who donates blood. Q. Can I get AIDS from a mosquito? A. No. AIDS is not spread by mos­ quitoes. No cases of AIDS have ever been linked to mosquitoes. Scientists have studied mosquitoes in different communities in the country. They have repeatedly found nothing to indicate that mos­ quitoes transmit the AIDS vims. Areas of the country where mos­ quitoes are common do not have more cases of AIDS than other areas of the country. If mosquitoes transmitted AIDS we would see people of all ages (birth to 100 years of age) infected more equally. We do not. Q. Should I share razors or toothbmshes on the ship? A. Sharing razors and toothbmshes have not been directly linked to transmitting the vims. Household members of persons with AIDS have not become infected with t|ie vims, except through sexual con­ tact or sharing needles/syringes in IV dmg use. We do know that equipment containing infected blood can possibly transmit the vims through ah opening in the skin or mucous membranes. So it seems theoretically possi­ ble that sharing razors and tooth­ bmshes might transmit the vims this way. Such a risk is easily avoided by not sharing razors or toothbmshes. It is also good per­ sonal hygiene not to share them. Ear piercing, tattooing and acu­ puncture also present a risk of infection through the use of con- - t taminated equipment with infected blood. Choose a reputable place which provides these services. Ask about how. the equipment is steri­ lized or whether new, sterile needles are used. You shouid be selective about your sexuai partners ... • • Q. How can I know if a person is infected with the AIDS virus? A. You can't tell if a person is infected by looking at him or her. Some infected people will be sick with AIDS. Many more infected people feel and look well. The AIDS an­ tibody test is the only way to test if someone has been infected. Q. What body fluids can transmit (pass on) the virus? A. The AIDS virus has been found in several body fluids. BloOd, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk are the fluids which are known to transmit the virus. These fluids contain the most virus, therefore, are most likely to lead to infection. A few scientists have found the AIDS virus in saliva and tears in very small amounts in rare in­ stances. Since the amount of the virus is so small, it is unlikely to be of risk to anyone. To infect ^ someone, the AIDS virus would have to get into the bloodstream and be of large enough quantity to do harm. Q. What is AIDS? » A. This is the late stage of infection with the AIDS virus. It seems to occur on the average of seven to eight years after being first infected with the virus. The body's immune system (defense department) is weakened by the virus. Unusual infections, rare cancers and dam­ age to the brain and nerves occur. Aii donated blood In the United States is tested for AIDS. If the blood is infectedr it is thrown out. Q. What is ARC? A. ARC stands for AIDS Related Complex. It is a term which is not often used today. It is the second stage of infection with the AIDS vims. It is often called pre-AIDS. Some symptoms of this stage in­ clude: chronically swollen lymph nodes (neck, armpits or groin), weight loss, chronic fever or fever which comes and goes, night sweats occurring for weeks, diarrhea, and extreme fatigue. These symptoms occur for two or more months and are not due to other illnesses. Since these symptoms are general and may suggest other illnesses, it is important to seek medical atten­ tion promptly for a proper diag­ nosis. Early diagnosis and treat­ ment are important in AIDS as well as other illnesses. Q. What is an "AIDS carrier?" A. All individuals infected with the AIDS virus are carriers. People are carriers from the time they are first infected with the virus and throughout all the stages of the illness (positive AIDS antibody test, ARC/pre-AIDS, and AIDS). Therefore, people carry and can pass on the AIDS virus to others from the time of infection for the rest of their lives until a cure is found. Unless a person has been tested or diagnosed with AIDS or ARC, that person would not know that he or she is aP carrier. Many people, therefore, do not know they are carriers. People con­ cerned about whether or not they are infected witfi the virus should consider having the AIDS antibody test done. H •w • .• . No cases of AIDS have ever been linked to mosquitoes . • Q. I don't have sex with prostitutes, can I still get infected? A. A great number of prostitutes in the U.S. and the world are infected with the AIDS virus. Women other than prostitutes are infected, es­ pecially IV drug users, sex part­ ners of IV drug users, sex partners of bisexual men, and sex partners of other high risk persons. Any sex partner (male or female) presents a possible risk of infec­ tion. The safest sexual partner is one who you are certain is not infected, who has not and will not use IV drugs, and who has been and will be absolutely faithful to you. Other sexual partners must be viewed as possibly infected. You should be selective about your sexual partners. Limit the number of sexual partners. During sexual activity precautions need to be taken to prevent contact with vaginal secretions,, semen and blood. La­ tex condoms can reduce your chances of infection with the virus. To be effective i condoms must be used properly from start to finish. Read and follow the package in­ structions carefully. ^'... A great number of prostitutes in the U.S. and the world are infected with the AIDS virus. Q. Where can I go to get more infor­ mation about AIDS or to ask my personal questions? A. 1) Your family physician may be helpful if he is familiar with AIDS. 2) Your local or state health de­ partment. 3) Your local chapter of the Amer­ ican Red Cross. 4) The AIDS hotline 1-800-342AIDS. 5) The VD Hotline 1-800-227-8922. - - December 1988/LOG/5 .'Mr: ' '-X&S J :m--r �rf I •:.: % The upper level deck courses of­ fered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are de­ signed to prepare qualified upgraderS to take the U.S. Coast Guard exams for the various licenses up to either Third Mate any gross,tons, or Master/ Mate, 500/1600 gross tons—both for oceans and coastal waters. The Third Mate (Oceans) is the first of many courses to undergo revision under the direction of instructor Chuck Spence, and will include Firefighting, CPR and First Aid. Because of the mass of material needed to be mas­ tered, the 13-week course requires a serious student who will average at least two hours of study per night. "This course of study is geared to learning the material for the job, not just to pass the Coast Guard, test," says deck instructor Jim Brown. The Third Mate course is a 13-week concentrated course of study consist­ ing of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seaman­ ship, nautical rules of the road, ship­ building, ship stability, cargo handling and federal regulations (CFR's). Ad­ ditional emphasis is placed on the basics of marine meteorology and nav­ igation where the student is expected to master the subjects of chart con­ struction, instruments and accesso­ ries, magnetic and gyro compasses. identification, sunrise, sunset and twi­ light. In the final week of the course, the student will take the U.S. Coast Guard exam. The Third Mate (Oceans) exam lasts three days. Students who pass dead reckoning, piloting, lines of po­ sition, electronic navigation, tides and tidal currents, and weather. Finally, this course's extensive training includes instruction in ele­ mentary celestial navigation. This ma- contact the SHLSS admissions office for starting dates. The Piney Point Third Mate course is designed to take the studeht on the Third Mate (Oceans) career path. To be eligible, applicants must have discharges showing: (1) Three years in the Deck Department: Two-and-one-half years as Ordinary Seaman and six months as Able Sea­ man, Quartermaster, or Bosun, OR (2) All three years as Able Seaman, Quartermaster or Bosun. Third Mate instructor Chuck Spence expresses great enthusiasm for this newly restructured course. Back in September of this year, he was pleased with the U.S. Coast Guard's release of their entire Merchant Marine test bank to the Vocational Department at Piney Point. Mr. Spence explained that "This material consists of more than 18,000 questions which can be used as an effective tool to strengthen all the Merchant Marine programs here at SHLSS, as well as enhancing stu- ^ dent performance on exams." Instructor Jim Brown lectures on terrestrial navigation. terial consists of basic nautical astron­ omy, time, latitude by observation of Polaris and noon sights (LAN), lines of position (LOP), and running fixes from sun, star and planet observa­ tions, determining compass and gyro error by amplitude and azimuth, star this exam must then pass the Flashing Light exam and the Radar Certification course in order to finally receive their Third Mate license. Flashing Light study tapes are available in the Paul Hall Library. Radar Certification courses are scheduled throughout the year and interested students should For all those interested in becoming a Third Mate, the best advice is to begin your career by getting an AB certificate as soon as you are eligible. You will need it to advance to any license beyond 200 gross tons, and by getting it early you will be in a position to move to the 1,600 ton category when you choose. «. This course of study is geared to learning the material for the job, not just to pass the Coast Guard test.. '".4 'M:£; 5iP — f ; .'v. •>. V' the Season AM) BEST WISHES FOR THE J^ew year Swm Zhe Staff of SMCSS ^ I IP P P P I IP P i . Stwlaits reviewing Celestial NavigaliQa material of Third Mate course. 6 / LOG / December 1988 & �Reduced Manning WoHd-Wide Trend ;r Swedish Ship Will Test 9-Person Crew The Swedish Shipowners' Associ­ ation recently released a study which contends that it is possible to operate a large boxship with as few as nine seamen. The concept will be tested on a Swedish vessel operated by Atlantic Container Line. Next spring, Hapag-Lloyd, a West German shipping company, will begin operating two vessels with crews of only 13 on its ^ross-Atlantic trade routes. Other companies are rushing to keep up. The Nippon Liner System, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Evergreen Marine Corp. have been operating with se­ verely reduced manning schedules. These sweeping technological changes in foreign registries could have important ramifications for seamen worldwide, including those in the United States. These changes are expected to af­ fect the way seamen live onboard ship, the job skills they need to cultivate if they are to remain employed and even their job security. During the past decade. West Ger­ man and other foreign shipping com­ panies have poured millions of dollars in developing highly automated ves­ sels that can sail with crews as small as nine people. Over the past few years, HapagLloyd has gradually readjusted its manning scales downward in antici­ pation of its new "Ship of the Future" and erased the distinctions between work done in the engine room and work done on deck. Hapag's two new vessels, which will have crews of 13, were originally scheduled to sail without a steward department. Experiments were run on its existing vessels where seamen were provid^ with frozen dinners that they could heat in microwave ovens. But the company found that this created a severe morale problem among the remaining crewmembers, and de­ cided to keep a two-man steward de­ partment on its new "Ships of the Future." Otherwise, these vessels would be scheduled to run with crews of 11. Many industry experts are afraid that technology is far outstripping the maritime industry's ability to utilize it properly. Just because it is possible to operate automated vessels with crews of nine doesn't mean that it is wise to do so. Low manning levels are beginning to stretch the limits imposed by safety and sound economics. NOTICE NATIONAL MARINE SERVICE EX-EMPLOYEES J The Union has negotiated a sev­ erance benefit settlement with Na­ tional Marine Service and the fol­ lowing ex-employees of National Marine Service may be due settle­ ment money. If your name appears below please contact in writing: Secretary Joe DiGiorgio, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and provide the following information: 1. Name 2. Mailing Address 3. Social Security No. 4. Book No. 5. Job classification 6. Period worked for National Marine Service Benefits will be calculated on the basis of the number of years of Uninterrupted service with National Marine. Soc.Sec. No. Name 487-62-4016 R. Azar 264-49-2951 S. Bumap . 437-34-1983 M.J. Chapman J. Gomez i 078-50-1040 R. Hernandez ; 584-86-6787 536-58-2162 K. Larsen 427-74-2872 C. Lovett 466-42-8549 D. Marcus 429-38-9982 C. Merrymah 457-48-6789 F. Newton 494-76-0611 G. Pruitte J14P-17-5591 D.E. Shubert E. Stringfellow ^5-44-7154 im2-2927 J. White 441-38-3014 C. WUson W.M. Wortham 323-60-0442 While worldwide manning scales are much smaller than they used to be (they are down to roughly 22 people per ship from about 34 a decade ago), many companies find it economical for safety reasons to keep one or two extra crewmembers onboard even if they aren't required to do so. They don't want to be caught short in case of an illness or injury. The fear among many shipping in­ dustry experts is that once a company like Hapag-Lloyd operates with se­ verely reduced manning scales, there will be increased pressure for all others to do so. For the men who work at sea [re­ duced manning schedules] will mean an even more lonely life filled with the tensions and pressures of running a giant ship with the minimum number of hands needed. One captain who is presently sailing with a reduced crew that is still larger than the one that Hapag-Lloyd envi­ sions called his ship a prison. "Yoii know it is a very clean jail, with very nice accommodations, but it is still a kind of jail," he said. Reduced manning rates on the scale envisioned by Hapag-Lloyd will mean that seamen will find it virtually im­ Port New York... Philadelphia . Baltimore... Norfolk .... Mobile New Orleans. Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington.. Seattle..... Puerto Rico . Houston.... Algonac.... St. Louis ... Piney Point.. 'TOTAL REGISTERED C What's This? V lA vrf;.,; /:• A'-'i- Long before LASH ships were < ed, one of the SIU's contracted com­ panies solved the problem of carrying haiges aboard one of their vessels. Can you name the company? The ship? The year? Answer next month. ii New York... Philadelphia . Baltimore... Norfolk .... Mobile New Orleans. Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington.. Seattle Puerto Rico . Houston.... Algonac... St. Louis ... Piney Point.. Totals..... Port New York Philadelphia . Baltimore... Norfolk ... Mobile New Orleans. Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington.. Seattle Puerto Rico . Houston ' Algonac St. Louis ... Point. To Totals All Departnwals. 'REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 2 32 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 3 19 0 0 63 0 1 0 10 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 7 0 0 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 18 0 0 3 0 0 0 28 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 ay 1 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 10 43 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 26 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 13 2 Port 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 104 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 . 31 Class A All Groups Class 0 ClassC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 2 0 0 0 30 0 1 2 60 0 0 4 0 53 0 0 ' 3 18 0 0 141 0 0 0 22 0 0 1 0 17 0 0 0 2 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 3 0 0 4 0 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 9 0 0 46 0 1 0 16 0 1 0 0 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 29 Class C 1i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 2 68 ' possible to get any time off in port. And life onboard sWp will be difficult: there won't be much chance for any kind of interaction with other members in the mess hall. The rush to automation will place a higher premium on education and training. And it will also accentuate already severe sealift problems. Were these manning levels to become the norm, then many seamen would be forced out of the industry. The manpower pool—already inadequate to meet sealift needs—^would grow smaller. Dispatchers Report for inland Waters NOV. 1-30, 1988 I; 15 32 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 . • 0 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 3 0 •0. 61 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 248 93 37 '"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered atthepr^attheendoflast month. ember 19^/LOG/7 iimeiiBebsKr.v:': 1^* V, A. •' !•-' ;v •• 1 �S •'V :'^y- %ir Seafarers Take on Grain Ir.' S5!Wi % Sid's Aurora Sets Sail for Trip to Israel The SlU-crewed MA^ Aurora (Liberty Marine) tied up in New Orleans recently to load grain. The bulk carrier, which makes frequent stops in New Orleans, was on her way to Haifa, Israel. These photos were supplied by New Orleans Patrolman Danny Griffin. The voyage was to be marked by a somber moment, the scattering of the ashes of a Seafarer who died recently. The ashes of AB Brian Hubbel, 38^ were brought aboard for thie mid-ocean ceremony. Hubbel, who lived in New Orleans, joined the SIU in 1971 at the port of Jacksonville. :i-r •. The deck crew bii^ on stores for the voyage. • 1. At the shipboard meeting are Bosun Cesar Gutierrez (front) and (l.sto r.) Steward/Baker Claude Hoilings, AB Charlie Merida, AB Wilber Adams and GSU Wilmer Jack. •• Ir-'V • • fSKSsisss?;^^ wssiSf New Orleans Patrolman D^y Griffin turns the ashes of AB Charles Huhhd over to Capt. Samual Schweigart. Huhbei had asked that his ashes he scatter^ at sea. The deck crew cover and seal rose boxes in preparation for cargo, a/LOG/December 1988 •• Taking a hreak firam hmchtline duties is the steward department, 0- to r.) GSU Wilmer Jack, Steward^Baker Clande HoDh^ and Chief Cook James Thac^. AB Gaiy Gambrd standing gangway watch. QMED Victor M. Conde while flie ABTOTU takes on hunkers. ssr:.-'- �Elvdyine a pool party are Ftafrick Cdppola, QMED; Steve Migliara, QMED; Sam Reed, AB, and LCOB (l^iiccrer) Pieree, AB, and Randy Wiute, w^icr. Look at flrase shrinqi! by Energy Transportation Co. These special ships carry LNG from Indonesia to Japan and provide sfeody work for the 5eafarers who crew them. Bosnn Robert D. Sdndvlz fctunis ids disiies tothegaO^. • ' iSfV ' f''i I PSrt of the steward department are, from the left: Mark Adley, SA; Doriana Sduneitz, SA; Perry McCaB, SA, and Joe Frtitini, chief cook. Memhors of the Aquarius use the laundi service while at andior in Bontang, Indonesia. December 1988/LOG/9 AC? - �'v:«3JSS^ Digest of Ships neetinss 77iS following ships minutes are Just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SlU receives each rrmnth from /is ships around the world. ATLANTIC SPIRIT (PRMMA), No­ vember 13—Chairman D. Wagner, Sec­ retary James Keno, Educational Director 8. Wala, Deck Delegate G. Israel Bonefont, Engine Delegate Femando Valle. No beefs or disputed OT. "From the fine cooperation between Port Agent Angel Hemandez and Vessel Operations Manager Peter Patrick in Elizabeth and Angel Bauzo in San Juan, the crew is awaiting the company purchase of a new 3-speed VCR. Many thanks." The chairman thanked an exceptional crew which "understands the traditions of the SlU." The three departments work well together, and "there is mutual respect between top­ side and below. A fine ship." The educa­ tional director reminded all members of the benefits of attending upgrading courses at Piney Point and explained the importance of continuing to support SPAD. The ashes of retired MM&P member John DeRocco were scattered at sea. A motion was made to ask headquarters for an explanation as to how unemployment insurance from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is deter­ mined. And for information purposes, members.would like to ask headquarters for a book of clarifications pertaining to PRMMA. The copy would be shared by all and kept in the educational director's safe­ keeping. The entire steward department, headed by James Keno and ably assisted by Brother Felix Camacho, was given a unanimous vote of thanks for a job well done. Brother Keno, who will retire soon, was wished a happy retirement "with smooth sailing always." Next port; Jacksonville, Fla. GROTON (Apex Marine), October 6— Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Director Allan Gard­ ner, Deck Delegate Juan A. Loper, Engine Delegate Ricardo Vasquez, Steward Del­ egate Sergio Morales. No disputed OT. Everything is running smoothly, with a payoff scheduled for Nov. 6 in Stapleton, N.Y. All crewmembers were urged to con­ tribute to SPAD and to help the union fight for a stronger merchant marine. The sec­ retary added that it is not only the right, but the duty, of every member to vote. "As union members, we must assist any poli­ tician who supports the maritime industry." The educational director wished good luck and smooth sailing to the SlU's new pres­ ident, Mike Sacco. "May he continue to work for our goals." The crew welcomed the permanent bosun and permanent stew­ ard back from vacation. A vote df thanks was extended to Steward Marvin Deloatch and Chief Cook Sergio Morales for the fine food they prepare and serve. The steward, in tum, gave a vote of thanks to the crew for their cooperation in keeping the ship clean. And a final word from the crew of the Groton: "Congratulations from the crew of the Groton to the SlU on its 50th anni­ versary. The union has come a long way. Also, congratulations to the union officials for their hard work to make it possible that we still have jobs." LNG LIBRA (Energy Transportation Corp.), October 2—Chairman B.B. Darley, Secretary H. Markowitz, Educational Di­ rector C. Dahlhaus, Deck Delegate Francis H. Smith, Steward Delegate George Tay­ lor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $1,065.20 in tiie ship's fund and $134 in tfie SlU fund. The bosun reported that the Libra will be going to the shipyard Oct. 23. He thanked the deck department for their help in making the tank-cleaning period a safe one. He also reported that the captain expressed concern about deck department members switching watches and adv»ed all deck department persqnnel to make sure that the proper are being followed. A vote of thanks given to the steward department Next I Osaka. Japan. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Und Service), October 17—Chairman C. James, Secre­ tary Jonny Cmz, Educational Director Tom Herbert, Engine Delegate V. Carrao, Stew­ ard Delegate L.S. Dukes. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman discussed the crew's responsibility to maintain the ship's living areas and lounge. He noted that with Mike Sacco at the helm of the union, we have a capable leader to take us into the 21st century. The secretary thanked the crew for keeping the ship clean. He re- A Seaman's Burial First and second officers and various members of the crew of the Sea-Land Explorer attended serv­ ices Oct. 9 to commit the ashes of Henry E. Caswell to the sea. minded memtsers to try to get out the vote this election day, not only by voting but also by urging family and friends to vote as well. The educational director noted that crews are getting smaller and that the way to be ready for any job is tolake advantage of the upgrading classes at Piney Point. It was suggested that an emergency ladder be installed aft of the house, from the main deck to the 06 level. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), No­ vember 13—Chairman Charles D'Amico, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director Edward Smith, Deck Delegate Thomas E. Howell, Engine Delegate Willie J. Franks, Steward Delegate Francis B. Howard. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department, and a beef about QMED sougee time for all the days workers came from the engine department. One QMED got off in the Panama Canal due to injury. Otherwise, all is running fairly smoothly. The new 50th anniversary issue of the LOG came aboard in San Francisco so there will be lots of good reading for the month. One movie ("E.T.") was pur­ chased in Rodeo, Calif, for $21.10, leaving a total of $308.38 in the ship's fund. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for their fine work. Next port: ffow York. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), October 16—Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secretary E. Dale, Steward Del­ egate James Robinson. No beef^ or dis­ puted OT. There was quite a bit of old business to discuss at the meeting. For some reason, the company has refused to replace the chairs in the lounge and has not ordered new movies. The mates are still ignoring Article 16 of the contract by doing ABs work, and no response has been received from headquarters regard­ ing overtime for this work. The chairman announced that there will be a payoff this voyage. However, he rxited, ttiose men who boarded the vessel on 8/27/88 or were 10 / LCX3 / December 1986 9sa shipped on that date will be paid from 8/28/88, according to the captain. Several suggestions and motions were made. One was to reduce SPAD, regular dues and working dues in accordance to the pay scale of SCA-contract vessels. Another was to reduce the retirement age to 15 years sea-time (at any age). This would be similar to the percentage scale used by Social Security. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Beach, Calif. Oct. 20. with payoff on arrival. A request was made for a technician to come aboard to clean and check the TV and VCR equipment. A "big vote of thanks" was given to the steward department for a "fantastic job. They have really put an extra effort into the job." The deck department was also complimented for the terrific job they've done to make the vessel "look like new." Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ULTRASEA (American Maritime ROVER (Ocean Carriers), November Trans.), October 30—Chairman Robert R. 13—Chairman G. Hemandez, Secretary Newby, Secretary E. Hagger, Educational E. Harris, Educational Director J. Parlfc__ -Direptor Herman Bergeron Jr. No beefs or hurst. Deck Delegate William Ashman, En­ disputed OT. There is $65 in the ship's gine Delegate R. Butler, Steward Delegate fund. Three men got off in Israel; two were Lorenzo Razo. No beefs or disputed OT. replaced. Payoff will be Nov. 4 in Galves­ There is $196 in the ship's fund, $100 of ton, Texas. The educational director talked which was collected from the arrival pools. about the opportunities available at Piney Payoff will take place in Singapore. The Point for upgrading your skills. A vote of ship will take on about three weeks worth thanks was given to the chief steward and of stores in the six-hour layover. The stew­ his department for a job well done. "His ard will leave the ship in Singapore. It has food spreads every day are like a holiday." been a good four months that he's been Members especially enjoyed all the fancy on, during which time things have gone dishes he prepared, including the Creole very smoothly. It was suggested that a and Cajun style meals. new popcorn popper be purchased for the crew lounge and that everyone should chip LNG VIRGO (Energy Transportation in for a new videocassette player. A vote Corp.), October 16—Chairman Billy K. of thanks was given to the steward and Nuckols. No beefs or disputed OT. There chief cook for doing such a good job, even is $267.70 in the ship's fund. Mr. Foran, with one man short. Next ports: Singapore the ETC safety director, is onboard this and Guam. voyage. The bosun asked everyone to be extremely cautious during nighttime fire drills. "Stay healthy, be alert, work safely." SAM HOUSTON (Waterman S.S. He also noted that night drills are payable Corp.). October 30—Chairman H. Leake, in overtime to crewmembers off watch. Secretary Ernest Hoitt, Educational Direc­ There previously had been some problem tor Glenn Watson. One hour disputed OT with the wake-up call from the bridge to was reported in the steward department. the steward department. Everything has There is about $350 in the ship's movie since been resolved satisfactorily. Next fund. No LOGS or other correspondence port: Tobata, Japan. have been received aboard ship this voy­ age. The chairman stressed the impor­ In addition to the minutes published tance of donating to SPAD "so that we can above, the SlU received official ships min­ get some more ships and jobs." He also utes from the following ships: urged all eligible members to go to Piney OMIMISSOUN Point to upgrade their job skills. The sec­ IRQ AQWARMW OVERSEAS ALASKA retary has all sorts of union forms available: LHOAMES OVERSEAS KEW YORK vacation, health, Piney Point, etc. A vote PERSISYEHT of thanks was given to the steward de­ COHSTITVIIOH PHHAOOPHU partment for a job well done. The steward OGIHUER RAHGER also thanked the deck department for keep­ SFA4AHft AHCHORAOE GALVESTOHBAY ing the pantry and messhafi clean at night. mwHMCH SEA-LAHO CRUSAOER Members were reminded to leava their IRGLEO SEA-IAMD RnEORITY room keys on the ship if they're getting off LIRERTYWAVE SEA-IAHO LBERATOR SEA-IAHO PHIFORIIIAIIGE while on the coast. Next ports: Newport ONI SEA-IAHD QUALITY News, Va.; Pascagoula, Miss.; New Orle­ SPIRIT OF TEXAS ans, La. THOMPSON PASS (I.O.M.), October 16—Chairman F.A. Khan, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director A. Hansen, Engine Delegate James S. Martin, Deck Delegate Joseph A. McDougall, Steward Delegate James W. Hines. No beefs or disputed OT. The vessel is due in Long NOTICE Final Departures The Final Departures column will resume in January. Monthly Meiiiiiership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point ..Tuesday, January 3..... .10:30 a.m. New York ...............Tuesday, January 3 .10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .Wednesday, January 4 .10:30 a.m. Baltimore.... .......Thursday, January 5 .10:30 a.m. Norfolk ...... ......Thursday, January 5 ... .10:30 a.m. Jacksonyille ..............Thursday, January 5 ....... ......10:30 a.m. Algonac .Friday, January 6 .... .10:30 a.m. Houston. ... .Monday, January 9 .10:30 a.m. New Orleans Tuesday, January 10 10:30 a.m. Mobile Wednesday, January 11 10:30 a.m. San Francisco .Thursday, January 12 .10:30 a.m. Wilmington — Tuesday, January 17 , .10:30 a.m. Seattle ......... .Friday, January 20 .............. .10:30 a.m. San Juan Thursday, January 5 10:30 a.m. St. Louis Friday, January 13 .10:30 a.m. Honolulu Friday, January 13 .10:30 a.m. Duluth Wednesday, January 11 .10:30 a.m. Jersey City. Wednesday, January 18 ......(.10:30 a.m. New Bedford Tuesday, January 17 10:30 a.m. �::P(:-:, '•yzt":- yyfi^'y-C] Seafarers in Seofffe Cefebrafe SlU^s 50th It must have been the time differ­ ence on the West Coast. These pic­ tures from Seattle showing Seafarers and their families enjoying the SIU's 50th anniversary arrived too late to include in last month's issue. Old-timer Frank Airey is president of the Seattle SIU Pensioner Club. Pensioner Dave Awankuni (foreground) is a two-fisted eater. Behind Awankuni is pensioner Sammy Nelson and other SIU members in the serving line. Cook and Baker Anthony Myers brought his newborn son to the festivities. SHLSS Course Graduates fsj,; •; V 'M.' ABLE SEAMEN, 10/25/88—Front row, left to right; James McCormick, Edward Kauf­ man, Joseph Clayton, Steve Sylvia, Ahdulla A. Mohssin, Paul Limback, Jake Karaczynski (Inst.), Jerry Beaubien, Marcus Hemenway. Second row: Daniel L. Pickleheimer, Angel Luis Perez, Jr., Harvey Smith, Robert Ashcom, Jr., Steven Fisher, Paul Marra, Mike Strickland, Jr., David Lee Sundllng. PUMPROOM OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 10/25/88—Left to right: WlUle How­ ard, Mike Wells, Thomas Davis, Bruce Smith, Jim Shaffer (Inst.) iipis;® HYDRAUUC, 11^/88-^^ to right: Richard Dalsley, David Bryan Vddkamp, Coy Herriii^ton, Jun Hagner, J<dui J. Phillips. REFRIGERATION, 11/8/88—First row, left to right: Frank Cohnm, Mark D. Field. Second row: Michael Peck, Gary Gatean, John Anderson, Eric Malzkhun (Inst.). December 1988/LOG/ ^ �- CL L NP —Company/Lakes —Ukes -Non Priority *TOTAL REGiSTERED Aii Groups Ciass CL Giass L Ciass NP Port Algonac................... Port Algonac... Port Algonac................... Port Algonac. ....... 16 4 0 4 1 0 2 2 0 10 TOTAL SHIPPED Aii Groups Giass GL Giass L Giass NP DEGrOEPARTMENT 0 46 22 ENGINE DEPARTiWENT 0 25 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 9 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 19 '^REGISTERED DN BEAGH Aii Groups Giass GL Giass L Glass NP 0 3 0 4 0 3 1 V '5' • 0 18 23 28 30 • 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313)794-4988 p^ « BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 1-30, 1988 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port NewYork Philadelphia....;......:.... Baltimore..........;...; Norfolk.................^ Mobile New Orleans ............. Jacksonville....... San Francisco. . Wilmington.... Seattle Puerto Rico. ; Honolulu Houston ......... .r. , ; . St. Louis . . . . . .... Piney Point Totals -I • •f !{• •'t:t ::f. Mictiael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DlGlorgto, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS Totais Ali Departments.... 0 32 26 0 80 34 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ••>. V'V:.'. Seafarers International Union Directory Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes NOVEMBER 1-30,1988 '•l/v',..:-'i;.' • • •' • 1 '' ; • • " . Port New York Philadelphia... Baltimore Nortolk............:..;. Mobile NewOrleans .............. Jacksonville.............. San Francisco Wilmington............;. Seattle.. ;..... Puerto Rico Honolulu ............ Houston St. Louis ........... Piney Point............;. Totals................. . 46 1 4 12 18 33 32 23 26 37 16 8 36 1 0 8 2 3 5 2 7 8 12 10 7 1 4 9 2 7 4 0 1 3 4 9 8 9 6 6 1 2 8 3 3 41 2 5 16 7 19 \ 24 25 18 27 14 6 26 0 1 23 3 4 3 4 11 13 20 11 11 3 4 13 0 1 124 293 87 67 24 4 10 4 8 18 18 16 8 19 , 8 1 27 2 1 168 4 3 4 6 4 6 2 6 8 7 0 5 1 1 2 59 4 1 0 2 0 4 3 6 4 . 2 0 9 2 0 1 38 Port New York Philadelphia.............. Baltimore................ Norfolk....... Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville .......... San Francisco. Wilmington......... Seattle. ............ Puerto Rico.............. Honolulu ............ Houston..".............. St. Louis. ... ....... Piney Point Totals 19 6 3 1 1 0 2 1 0 8 1 0 4 ' 3 1 8 3 3 13 4 0 43 5 9 17 4 4 23 0 0 8 0 D 5 19 14 15 0 2 1 0 0 292 169 56 38 Port New York .......; Philadelphia. ......... Baltimore Norfolk................ Mobile NewOrleans ............. Jacksonville.............. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico... ........ .. Honolulu................ Houston St. Louis. . Piney Point Totals 18 1 2 6 1 3 7 24 12 14 9 6 . 11 0 0 114 18 0 1 8 .6 9 2 9 10 9 4 64 7 3 3 153 9 1 0 5 3 19 11 14 7 4 2 143 4 0 2 224 744 356 367 Totals All Departments A TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 231 DECK DEPARTMENT 6 * 7 3 0 3 1 6 3 2 3 4 6 8 5 8 6 7 4 4 3 4 \ 0 4 'X 3 9 ^ 8 3 1 5 2 76 12 0 1 3 1 5 5 4 2 5 2 2 5 1 0 52 90 1 12 17 22 58 53 49 37 75 20 6 54 1 0 . IS 4 4 1 7 0 5 3 3 4 15 13 13 6 17 12 10 6 5 9 1 1 5 4 7 7 1.4 4 1 48 495 112 75 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 ; 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 5 3 0 3 4 0 2 6 1 5 7 1 6 0 0 0 5 6 3 3 D 5 1 0 0 1 10 44 14 34 47 4 13 12 13 36 31 34 14 39 11 1 42 2 1 300 7 *3 5 8 5 13 3 9 5 8 0 9 4 0 5 84 3 1 0 2 0 5 6 9 3 2 0 ID 4 1 0 46 28 10 1 2 2 1 ID 2 9 3 25 5 17 . 8 68 8 22 3 31 6 "<9 0 10 35 26 2 1 0 38 262 93 1 0 0 1 D 5 2 11 6 0 D 18 2 D 0 46 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 16 3 2 1 2 0 4 3 j) 6 0 1 2 0 1 12 1 D 8 0 0 28 6 2 10 3 0 14 2 0 4 0 0 4 21 11 12 0 0 O D D 3 10 2 124 51 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 15 13 7 0 2 2 0 5 0 7 4 2 0 D 2 3 7 8 2 2 3 13 11 9 4 6 3 11 2 1 8 4 1 4 70 135 10 2 0 01 0 0 2 2 77 131 175 556 "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs 302 260 1 0 0 1 D 2 2 16 3 6 0 71 8 0 0 111 . . D 34 D.I 0 4 D 9 D 2 D 19 D 9 0 44 D 20 D 35 0 18 0 8 0 12 0 0 0 ^ 0 216 193 1,273 26 3 3 9 8 18 8 19 16 22 10 73 12 2 ^ 236 6 2 0 ID 2 25 16 27 9 8 4 165 10 0 1 285 523 452 "'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of November was up from the month of October. A total of 1,311 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,311 jobs shipped, 556 Jobs or about 42 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 193 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on Aprii~1> 1982, a total of 8,878 jobs have been shipped. 12/LOG/December 1988 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin island Pkwy. 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213)549-4000 4=. �-^V-> •• 'p, 1989 Upgrading Course Schedule Progmms Geared to Improve Job Skiffs And Promote U. S. Maritime Industry January — March 1989 The following is the current course schedule for Januaiy — March 1989 at the Seafareis Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. PLEASE NOTE: AH members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. —Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date January 23 March 3 March 20 April 28 Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Course Able Seaman Kcst Class Pilot (Organized self study) Radar Refresher/Renewal Radar Recertification Celestial Navigation •Minimum number pf students required for Third Mate Lifeboat Check-In Date Course LNG — Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take fou\^ (4) week Sealift Operations & Maint. Course. Course Associates in Arts or Certificate Progcam Check-In Date January 30 March 27 Course Steward Recertification Bosuns Recertification «• (Last) ! (City) • Deep Sea Member • (State) Lakes Member • Pacific • • FOWT • Automation • QMED—Any Rating • Hydraulics • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Orginal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems I If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. 1 Social Security f f^ I JDepartment. Home Port I Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces • Yes • No I Endorsement(s) or I License(s) Now Held S« Seniority. Book " Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes to Trainee Program: From. No • (if yes, fin in below) Last grade of schooling completed. Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) (dates attended) Course(s) Taken STEWARD Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat:• Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • /t \... .-,i •i-'W ENGINE I I -aW. •U- . • ..• • AB/Sealift • Towboat Operator Inland • 1st Class Pilot • Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • Simulator Course • Radar Observer Unlimited •Master Inspected Towing Vessel (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Completion Date March 3 May 12 DECK Mo./Day/Year. Telephone. (Zip Code) Check-In Date January 9 March 20 1 Am interested in the hollowing Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed ^ (Street) I I i Date of Birth (Middle) (first) jo, . I Completion Date March 6 May 8 Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship «|| ^ Upgrading Application I I * Name I ». I « Address . Completion Date College Programs- •Recertification Programs- I« I f : , .O/..,- ' The Adult Education Courses for 1989 will be six weeks in length. High Schml Equivalency (GED) January 2 February 13 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 2 February 11 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 2 February 11 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be oflFered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Elevelopmental Studies (DVS) January 30 February 3 I (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course February13 March 3 March 13 March 31 This Three week course is an Inuoduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seaforers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat coiuse which is scheduled immediately after this course. Tte class will benefit those seafarers who have diflSculty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. *A11 Steward Upgrading Courses are open-ended. Contact the Admissions Office for starting dates. * All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. • „ •Adult Education Courses- " February 29 April 1 Celestial Navigation class to be held is 5. January 16 April 14 January 9 January 20 February 6 February 17 March 6 March 17 -Steward Upgrading Courses Completion Check-InCourse Date Date QMED - Any Rating March 31 January 9 Marine Electrical Maint. March 3 January 9 Variable Speed DC Drives April 28 March 20 Welding March 3 February 6 March 31 Diesel Engine Technology March 6 Hydraulics April 14 March 20 FOWT March 17 February 6 * All students in the Engine and Steward Departments will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. • ' 1 'r: • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Steward • Chief Cook • Towboat Inland Cook I I I i•. I: •. I Bv-f • • •• I i •' I i I I I « I I • • pi'r • •: •'k.r • "i!l •• • • • • i I i ' "'\k- ' I i \• " I .r I,-" 4. • • .• '^4 I'. " '- . v.,' I i Fr •/ • I I I • 'C : I« I I Date Available for Training ' Primary Language Spoken .—_— I « ALL DEPARTMENTS I With this application"COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested.. • Welding I You also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with I another course) clinic card. The Admissions Office WDl NOT schedule until this is received. « I DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE SHIPPED VESSEL RATING HELD ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT I I • Adult Basic Education (ABE) « I • High School Equivalency • « I Program (GED) I • Developmental Studies (DVS) I • English as a Second Language (ESL) I • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation I DATE SIGNATURE COLLEGE PROGRAM I • Associates in Arts Degree I RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: No tranqxMlation wiU be paid • Certificate Programs I Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 unless you ptesent original receipts % Rev 2/88 and successfully complete the course. I • • '"-13 ' - p. f. • - • :':n • • • • • • • 1' 'i .• December T988 / LOG /13 n ' �New SlU Pensioners DEEPSEA .'5^ ..,.^ •' "• ' ^•" ' •'.-• •'ft-djf-:; ^,. •V V. i • i.- • • ;•• i- A: ;, n-..--i'-." ' ••"'- • Enos E. Allen, 66 San Francisco, Calif. Peter F. DiCapua, 66 Seattle, Wash. William P. GofF, 59 Piney Point, Md. Pablo Gorizalez, 62 Santurce, P.R. Laureano C. Perez (right), 55, received his first pension ch^k from Baltimore Head­ quarters Rep Bob Pomerlane Nov. II. Perez, who was born in Pontevedra, Spain, has been with the SIU for 35 years. He started Aiidy Reasko (left), who saUed as chief steward, and Steve Krkovich (center), sailing out of the port of Baltimore in 1955 who sailed as QMED/electrician, receive their first pension .checks from SIU in the engine department as a FWT and Vice President George McCartney in the San Francisco hall. Both have been oiler and later as a QMED. Perez is married SIU members since World War II, and are originally from Pennsylvania. and has three children and one grandchild. 4'ci;:;;V: r •r, -'v ";'V;'y.. -• -I • ••/ •li;;-": ' ... 'r : 3- Glenn Weist, 65 Algonac, Mich. Victor Hernandez, 66 New Orleans, La. Steve Krkovich, 64 San Francisco, Calif. Earl D. WiUis, 65 Norfolk, Va. Kd" ; ' • James J. Mulcahy, 65 San Francisco, Calif. ^ Harold H. Nelli, 61 New Orleans, La. George M. Papamanolis, 65 • . Baltimore, Md. Laureano C. Perez, 55 Baltimore, Md. Floyd E. Perkins, 62 Jacksonville, Fla. Henry L. Perkinson, 58 Houston, Texas Andrew H. Reasko, 62 ' •• , yj San Francisco, Calif. ~ ^ V; n;.' T/.r Murphy P. Martin, 60 Houston, Texas _c' Raymond W. Collins, 60 Philadelphia, Pa. Rumildo Colon, 66 Santurce, P.R. Dorris W. Malear, 65 St. Louis, Mo. John Malloy, 60 Algonac, Mich. Elhridge K. Mann Jr., 59 Norfolk, Va. Robert E. Righy, 59 New Orleans, La. John T. Taylor, 61 Philadelphia, Pa. INLAND Howard S. Lindsey, 61 Charles A. MacDonald, 62 Mobile, Ala. Algonac, Mich. Paul M. WuoriJ 65 Duluth, Minn. 'iH-..- WiUiam Cher, 61 Seattle, Wash. GREAT LAKES Thomas M. Braddy, 65 Norfolk, Va. Elmer N. Goff, 62 Norfolk, Va. Edward Kaszuhinski, 60 Algonac, Mich. Old-Timers Corner Charles F. Ries Jr., 59 Seattle, Wash. Seamon Wyres, 61 New Orleans, La. I Hurmon B. Butts, 60 Mobile, Ala. Leopold Faulkner, 63 New York Leon Kleinman. 65 Robert L. Rudolph, 61 Willard A. Smith Jr., 47 Orleans, La. Jacksonville, Fla. New York Claude C. Lanier, 65 7 Roy S. Thdss, 65 Mobile, Ala. Jacksonville, Fla. Charles L. Lesto*, 50 Houston, Texas John P. Lyons, 68 Wilmington, Calif. Jesse F. Macleod, 55 Algonac, Mich. Esko Makila, 66 San Francisco, C^. Gumersindo Triquero, 65 John J. McHale, 62,"^ Jacksonville, Fla. New York 14/LOG/December 1988 Rich Hefjfiey of Heasantville, N.J., pictured here with two <d his grandchildren, is happy to report that he finally received his veter­ ans' benefits, thanks to the SIU. He is also grateful "for 43 years of good sailing." Fishing was good this year for Reino J. Pelaso. He brought home 17 salmon (from four to 32 pounds) and 90pounds of rockfish from his fishing spot outside the Golden Gate Bridge. Pelaso, who lives in Vailejo, Calif., wishes to say hello to all his old shipmates. "I hope everyone has a Merry ti New Year will be Christmass and^hqt and^hq^ the good to all. II." ^ �SUMMARY ANNUAL BETOll jmn Manual «.e ««.-r.R«'« David A* Acyi '^8""" ^ „„ 20 1937, Sr.t'e.i^SH.y AC .« BASIC FINANOAL STATER ^S1.4B0.IH«. "4-,' after 6 p.m. William Schakelford Jr. Stephen J. McGurgan Please contact Greg Haynie at (602) «tdpt Hueh T. McGurgan, 278-7523. important! ^ call collect (607) 732-8304. Attention Old-Timers >» all of these persons had y ^ ^ assets, after sub^^gF ^ ^ ^as $10y955, ^ »•'T' j^^n l\ 1^27 Stacrease Included unrediz^ X«iatio« in the • ,.•,». .• •h:m. price •Si:. Harvey Mills Please contact your brother Mike at ^>928-4822. oC$654,648,gauisof$52V2»« SS-;-'7i;4 •: 7- • please get m touch. r'oin Rt 2 cmman Wil«» MINIMUM WNDBIGSTANDA^ . 39175, or call nease contact Mr. Frost a i-1239. .4 ..Wv:,-4' aaioc mnl ^ta.cu.ry'ss.ccu'j^^"':^^^^ (601) 885-6213. Safety body was identified as a crewmember 1 An Accountant's rei^rt 2 Assets held for Investment °'J^l"iSons revealed that of the "Stability, characistics" of their •^ssed a Earlier this V®'^ongesa Pa ? The SlU supported passage of .h^SseuI^ l«a» I" P""' '""P® " H 'that the crew ^llofarry cmeryncy ponot required to beacons sition indicating ^ _ rrpw said th; T. obUdn a cmy «« «" rl^h' '» rfZ ^^hB'h" piSTcIudoislrann, tl^ Statement of the asseK^ ^^port from me^ _ xne If you request a _oa„ylng notes wlB be a charge for the copying two statements and a^ P above does not m j ^nished without charge, r^rge to cover copymg .^^„se these portions are *» ^ at the mam of th«« Pf""®j\2^7^rotect^ right to Jjo 2tr746, and at me U.S. Yon also have the leg y F Wav, Camp Sprmgs» conv from the U.i». irillSe,In safgy," and that ntuch '^SgSshte^erv^sgs^ '°lSe NTSB 4V-S44 ^h.^$w5 Srlet'L^W-nts and deaths and ,fe« highly ,he W^rrnTen'SleftKodiak, Alaska other maritime . )<• NTSB, FINANCIAL REPORTS. The c^nsut^ District makes antic. Gulf. Lakes and memberships dfic provision for '^^'^^^""f.onstitution requires a ,ney and Union public Accountants ® lailed audit by Cerufied Publ. A membershj by 5ntbs, which are to ^'®^7" ,,„-tcrly finance committee Secretary-Treasurer. A q rnemhership, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS n CONTRACTS. Copies of "JJ able in all SlU h»"s- T.hM'j, nearest SlU por' agent. „ „ —; EQU AL RIGHTS All ,.,F LOG. The Log has TeonSuufionaf porfs. IVV W vested in an editorial board •-.U'i notify Union headquarters. me S.U, These '••"a „ONATION .'•; V ••f:h ' SEAFARERS EOLITH AL AT ^ p„,. __SPAD. SPAD IS a .,nd purposes includ- Atlantic. rmtrsbip. Tftis e«abl.sW all other defaifs. .hen .he n,ember so rifieefed .^i : "y the wages work and live atard EDITORIAL POLICY --1 H _ ;ports. specific recom - ;'-U. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS p'"- KNOW YOUR RIGNTS ^ v5; •v:'4 .i.; „^gs kreonstsfs of ISlsisI -^rm tongTr-s. one indivfdna. fo ^atm'ibisrespons.bi.dy. the various ,arious trust funds. iunds. ,iel,ts and senior- p,d PAYMENT OF M»7«-,S;T.^e SIU unless an evm.v in any ofticia! capacity i inder no circumSiS unmn receipt is any reason •'.:-' -•i ssr-S'rSrrr,;s~ oll-S'V 'iSbis r —ToSv Ss'be^ThnrbT-hW"", Seafarers APP=f h°'';,Vgecss for Sns ts: ,p.reHues,ed.T^..P^„^^ Ch.lrn«m,Serf.re«A^B^ 5201 AuthWny end Bri^ Prince Georges C«^ A C«np Springs, Full copies of contracts au at all times, r to the Seafarers Appeals B ^ ^o are availaWe to directly to the nion ind appropriate action an is ,ncepii».' concepts shonid imntcdrafely P CONSTITUTION A conslimlion are svadaWc ^ XIONS. Copies ot the SlU copies ot thu ssss^sii economic, pol :<.'M . ,f at any time a member right J„ vloiated, or thai he h^ he should Imm^-t^ly of access to Union records or mf ^ „--uarters hy certified n»il, notify SlU President MAC ^c ^ pnnce return receipt Md. 2«746. Georges County, Camp Springs, December 1988 (LOG/15 �7^ .--vs — —T 7^ '.iH' •.-' 'A: ;- •; While the M/V Samuel L. Cobb was In port at Thuie, her sister ship, the M/V Paul Buck was laying at anchor. The T-5 class tankers carry jet aircraft fhd to U.S. Air Force installations around the world. Able Seaman Bobby Clinton Jr. stands watch OD the bii^ in Tbuie as ftie MIS James L. discharges cargo. , Our Noflon^s Fourth Arm of Defense«•. On Top of the World Steward Aasisiant Andre W. Gee at the "Top of the World." Brother Gee is presendy npgrading to Chief Cook at the Seabrers Harry Lnndeberg School of Seamandiip in Piney Point, Md. It's relaxing time for Steward Assistant Aaron Bernard, left, and Steward/Baker Raymond Crawford as thdr ship is secured at the dock in Greenland. Smne of dw Air Force persmmel were welcomed aboard while the CoM was in port. Sharii^ happy times with their new friends are Chief Cook Hubert Curry, AB Bobby Clinton Jr. and AB Tyrone Bnrrdl. Abie Seaman Jesde Thomas posed for tUs j^mto with the sun low mi the horizon in the icenlolted harbor at Hinle. 7 Hiis.recendy-calved "growler" was ^MtogF^hed 1^ Andre Gee as it was beh^ carried seaward on the ebbii^ tide. 16 / LOG / December 1988 : -• v." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1988 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SUES TO PROTECT SEAMEN'S RIGHTS GRAIN SHIP'S PROBLEMS MOUNT, TWO SAILING DATES MISSED SAFETY BOARD BACKS SIU CALL FOR FISHING BOAT SAFETY SEAFARERS RESCUE 27 FROM SINKING BULKER AT SEA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT AIDS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL PREPARES SEAFARERS FOR THIRD MATE LICENSING WITH REVISED 13-WEEK COURSE SWEDISH SHIP WILL TEST 9-PERSON CREW SIU'S AURORA SETS AIL FOR TRIP TO ISRAEL SAILING ABOARD THE LNG AQUARIUS SEAFARERS IN SEATTLE CELEBRATE SIU'S 50TH ON TOP OF THE WORLD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 12 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/8f288fad609c4b1b7394de7e00c0afab.pdf a4fc64550701b105390c0a182c69e5b5 PDF Text Text Vol. 50 November 1988 No. 11 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Half a Century of Progress Seafarers Young and Old Celebrate SIU's 50th SIU Sues To Stop Fink Ship Compared to 103-year-old pensioner Joseph Merjudio (center), the SIU is still a pup. Merjudio and Joseph "Old Joe" Tooma (left) helped celebrate the SIU's SOth anniversary at the Brooklyn hall last month. Thousands of seafarers, their families and friends joined in the celebrations at all ports and at Piney Point. See pages 1114 for complete coverage. Bill Signed to Correct Two important tax provisions which could have cost inland operators hundreds of million of dollars were corrected last month by congressional action. Following a drive spearheaded by the SIU and Crowley Maritime Corp., the House and Senate voted to restore 100 percent deductibility for crew meals and to exempt tug and barge owners from a l 5 percent diesel fuel tax. The two measures were contained in H.R. 4333, the Miscellaneous Revenue Act, which the president signed in November. In the case of the meal deductibility, ship and boat operators were caught in the old "Three Martini Lunch" tax change in the 1986 tax reform act which reduced from I00 percent to 80 percent the amount a business could deduct for "business" meals. That provision was meant to put a damper on expensive "business lunches." But o em it was applied across the board. By law, ship operators must provide meals to their crews, but under the old law they could only deduct 80 percent of the cost. H.R. 4333 restores the .full deductibility. For some reason luxury-cruise vessels were not included in the act, though the SIU fought to have those ships included. There is a 15 cents a gallon tax on diesel fuel, but all non-highway users of the fuel are exempt from the tax, which is used for federal highway projects. Under the old law, all marine op rators had to pay the tax when they purchased the fuel and apply for a refund. Because of the delay in the refund, operators said they could lose as much as $300 million. Under the new law, the tax is simply not levied on the fuel for non-highway use . Inside: Drug Tests Raise Issue of Privacy SIU and Industry Seek AIDS Policy Onboard the Inger and Sgt. Button Around the Port of Philadelphia Page 2 Page4 Pages 6 & 7 News from the Lundeberg School Pages Pages 15-18 A shipowner whose anti-union hiring practices led the SIU to file charges with the National Labor Relations Board in August, is now at the center of another controversy and a lawsuit. In October, Belmont VLCC II, the company which now owns the former VLCC New York (renamed Ocean Challenger) was awarded a contract to carry 200,000 tons of P.L. 480 grain to Pakistan. Several SIU-contracted companies bid on the award, along with other ship operators. The SIU and OMI Corp, which operates the OM/ Sacramento and Missouri in the grain trade, have jointly filed suit in federal court to overturn the award. The suit contends Belmont has an unfair advantage because it purchased the ship for a bargain basement pnce, that Marad did not follow the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and that the ship is not suitable for the grain trade. District I MEBA and Liberty Maritime Corp. have filed a similar suit. The suit was filed against Belmont, Marad, the Department of Transportation and the Agency for International Development (AID). Belmont does have a big advantage. The company bought the New York from Marad for $6 million, reportedly less than the ship's scrap value. The ship originally cost about $83 million when it was built with CDS and Title XI loan guarantees in 1976. Marad acquired the New York, along with the other VLCCs Maryland and Massachusetts, when their owners defaulted on the loans. Belmont also bought the other two ships from Marad for similarly low prices. Under the l 936 Merchant Marine Act, Marad can sell such ships, but if it does, '"such vessel shall not be operated in the foreign commerce of United State within the period of JO years after the date of the sale, in competition with any other vessel owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States." The 265,000 DWT Maryland was a bargain for Belmont. By the time Marad sold the ship , the government had paid $28.5 million in loan guarantees under Title XI and had absorbed some $16 million in unamortized CDS fund . Because Belmont had so little invested in capital costs of its ship , the suit contends that Marad did not de- A federal judge has granted an SIU request for a special inspection of the Ocean Challenger (former New York). The inspection request was part of the suit filed to overturn the grain deal. The Union has charged the ship is not suitable to carry grain. The inspection will take place before any loading will be allowed. termine ''fair and reasonable rates'' for the award. Even with that advantage , plus the cut-rate cost of a non-union crew, Belmont' bid wa ac ually highe per ton than four other bidders. But the company said that if it was allowed to carry all the grain in one load, it would cut its costs to 2 percent under the lowest bid. On top of that, estimates show that Belmont's freight reven for the single voyage would be two-and-a-half times the purchase price of the ship. The suit also contends that the ship is not suitable for the trade, that the former oil tanker is just not built for the carriage of grain, whereas many other U .S.-flag bulkers are. Under the terms of the original bid, Pakistan did not want the entire shipment at once·, but under reported pressure from AID, agreed to accept all the grain on one voyage , and Belmont got the contract. · But the former oil tanker is o big, it would have to be lightered to be unloaded and would tie up all of Pakistan's lightering services for months. On top of that, the country is not sure how it would store such huge amounts of grain. The shipments are usually spaced over several months. The holds are so deep in the tanker, that current suction pumps may not be able to get the grain out of the fivestory holds. Previously the biggest ships to haul grain were only about half the size of the former New York, and those hips had serious problems with the cargo. The ship was cheduled to load by Nov . 22, if its holds are cleaned and ready. The SIU and OMI have asked the court to inspect the hip prior to loading. �President's Report Maritime Industry Needs High Priority, SIU Says to Bush by Michael Sacco A Challenge to the Bush Administration s George Bush gets ready to take over the lea.dership. of our natio~ as t~e 41st president of the United States, all Amencans will want to wish him well and trust that he will set a course that will strengthen America across the board. This country has plenty of problems that need fixing. Among the challenges to President-elect Bush is one that carries over from the previous administrations of presidents Reagan and Carter: how to make sure that the United States flag flies over a viable, balanced fleet of merchant vessels capable of carrying a substantial portion of our commerce in peacetime, and available to serve in any national emergency. We would hope that the president-elect will be able to focus on a role for shipping that is consistent with the needs and responsibilities of a world power, much in the manner that the Soviet Union has given priority to its merchant shipping for economic, political and national security reasons. A Not an Easy Task Achieving that goal may not be the most simple of tasks , but it can be done. What is needed is the direct involvement of the White House and the Congress and, of course, the cooperation of the entire maritime industry-management and labor. To make the task easier, it is essential that the industry concentrate, and agree, on uncomplicated proposals that will be of help to every segment of shipping so as to encourage support among members of Congress and the administration on what should clearly be a united objective. The maritime industry cannot afford any longer to discourage action in the Congress or the Executive branch that could lead to its recovery because of an inability to unite in the interests of all. That inability appears to have b~en one of the impediments to our efforts over the past several years, accordmg to every reliable authority. Even if only partially true, it is a factor we must deal with very positively, as we once again attempt in the coming year to seek a solution to the nation's maritime problem. As a union of seamen concerned with the well-being of all of its members and as Americans concerned with the well-being of all the nation, we can do no less than strive for that solution with all our might. We will be in there pitching! The China Maritime Agreement The current talks between representatives of the United States and China to arrive at a maritime agreement can be a big help to this nation's shipping industry or it can be a lost opportunity. From the standpoint of U.S. shipping, it all depends on how firm the negotiators are in demanding a cargo-sharing agreement that gives a fair share of the trade between the two nations to American-flag liner and bulk operations-at rates that will allow profitable operations for both. In the previous agreements, now lapsed, with the Chinese in 1980 and the one with the Russians in 1978, sharing of cargo provided one-third for U.S. flag ships, one-third for the trading partner and one-third for third-flag vessels. In the case of the agreement with Russia, a way was found to enable U.S. bulk operators to operate profitably, although their participation was minimal because of greater opportunities in other trades. Difference in Approach A significant difference in the approach to the current negotiations and that which the Nixon administration handled with the Soviet Union is that the U.S. negotiating team, led by then Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew Gibson, included American operators as advisers who were able to contribute to the talks. That is not the case at present, and we wonder if our cause would not have been better served by having the shipowners involved, including someone like Katherine Wei, chairman of the board of the companies that make up the Falcon Shipping Group, as an adviser to the U.S. team . Mrs. Wei ' s extensive knowledge of China and its language would have been a great asset. We can be sure that the Chinese team includes shipping people as well as those from the bureaucracy. In any case it is our fervent hope that the negotiators will stick with it until a genuine cargo-sharing agreement is reached that will give all bulk and liner operators an opportunity to participate in the U.S.-China trade on a fair and equitable basis. Eaecutiv• Board Miellael Sacco PreS1chnt Joseph Sacco Uetu UYC Vte;t p,..~*nt Joseph OIGlorglo Angua " Red" C•mpbell S.Cntl•ty VIC& PtesJOem Frank Margiotta Director ol Public Relauons & Puoucauons Charles Svenson GC9rgo McC.rtney VICe PreSKJenl Roy Mercer St1v1 Edney Jack Caffey ~c Pte~Qool Vice Pre1'dMI VIC@ Pr&s108IJI Mike Hall Managing Editor MHHllll Deborah Greene A5soclate Editor 2 I LOG I November 1988 ~12111 E!11tor Thom111 Glidewell Jonn Fay V.ce Pres.dent Editor Va f'Te~Qoot The " dire condition of U .S.-ftag shipping" needs to be addressed by the incoming Bush administration , SIU President Mike Sacco said in a letter to the presidentelect. " The purpose of this message is simply to wi h you well and to ensure you of our sincere support in all your efforts to increase the strength and well-being of our country and its people," Sacco said. "We respectfully submit that the state of merchant shipping requires a high priority by your administration. The industry has tightened operations considerably over the past few years and we are increasingly more competitive," he said. Sacco said the SIU is "available to assist in every way possible in the formulation of a long-needed program to give the United States a shipping capability consistent with its pre-eminent position as a world power. " The SIU did not support Bush because ''we felt we had been misled by the Reagan administration, which in 1980 advanced an eight-point program intended to revitalize U.S. shipping (which) was not implemented in the years that followed," Sacco said. From a Presidential Commission: A Detailed Blueprint for Rebuilding U.S.-Flag Fleet While the decline of the Americanftag merchant marine poses a grave threat to this nation's military capability, it is not irreversible. The problem could be corrected by the adoption of a comprehensive maritime policy. The savings and benefits derived from implementing such a program would substantially exceed the costs to the government. These are the conclusions reached by the President's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense (COMMAD), which released the third in a series of four reports on Sept. 30. Without timely and decisive action on the part of government, however, the number of merchant ships and seamen will "be further reduced by one-half . . . by the year 2000," according to the study. Indeed, in the year that has expired since the Commission's first report was issued, "the decline has continued and the peril to our country has grown commensurately," said Jeremiah Denton, chairman of the Commission. Referring to the recently ratified INF treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union, Denton said, ' 'This very accomplishment and the burden that it places on our conventional forces make it even more important that our maritime capability be sufficient in terms both of ships and crews reliably available to the United States and of a shipbuilding base to sustain and expand the civilian as well as military fleets in time of need.'' "Otherwise," he said, "our potential adversaries will know that the United States does not have the capacity to fight a prolonged and general conventional war, and deterrence will not exist against a series of possible Soviet aggressions deemed unlikely to provoke a nuclear response from the United States. " Present efforts to deal with the decline of this nation's sealift capability by increasing the number of inactive reserve ships "is an in ufficient and inadequate response,,, said the Commission. Moreover, the problem has been exacerbated ''by a similar decline in the size of the merchant fleets of some of our most important allies." "Much of the challenge, " aid the Commis ion, ''lies with management and labor. Tendencies for the various segments of the industries to contend with one another rather than cooperate together are increasingly evident, deeply disturbing and an obstacle to effective action.'' Still, said the Commission, "it is up to the government to provide an environment that will enable American shipping companies to prosper.'' Noting that "Free Trade, in reality, does not exist today," the Commission said that "if the privately owned merchant fleet is to expand to the level required to carry out the national military strategy, operators must ... have access to cargo on fair economic and commercial terms.'' Were Congress and the next administration to implement the recommendations outlined in the Commission's first two reports, then Americans could expect the following economic and military benefits by the year 2000: • 181 militarily useful ships, as well as 200 ships not militarily useful but suitable for economic support; • 6,570 billets on oceangoing merchant ships , providing jobs for n, 140 merchant seamen; • An annual average of 37, 110 jobs for American workers constructing and repairing merchant ships in United States shipyards; • An increase in the Gross National Product of over $81 billion during the 11 year period, and • Total gross costs to the federal government of $16,765 million during the 11 year period, offset by total federal government revenues of $13 ,318 million. The Commission was established by Public Law 98-525 of Oct. 19, 1984. It wasn't until December 1986, however, that all the members of the Commission were picked. The Commission was entrusted with coming up with a comprehensive maritime policy after thoroughly studying the following issues: • The problems relating to the transportation of cargo and personnel for national defense purposes in time of war or national emergency; • The capability of the United States merchant marine to meet the need for such transportation, and • The adequacy of the shipbuilding mobilization base of the United States (Continued on Page 9.) �Poll Shows Anti-Drug Testing Stance Privacy Question Concerns Seafarers By an almost 4-1 margin, Seafarers oppose mandatory, random drug testing. But, almost two-thirds of those who responded to an informal Seafarers LOG survey said some sort of limited drug testing policy would be acceptable. The survey, which was included in the September LOG, is an unscientific sampling, but the responses touched all sides of the controversial issue. Last summer the Coast Guard proposed stringent rules which would re- "I feel that mandatory drug testing is unconstitutional. If an employee is not performing his or her job as required, he or she should be dismissed. If alcohol or drug abuse is suspected, counseling should be recommended," another seafarer wrote. If drug testing programs are implemented, and some have been in the maritime industry, 61 percent of the respondents said they believed it should be a matter between the unions and management, with no government intrusion. ". . . Drug testing is wrong, illegal and degrading to any person, union or not . . . " quire random and mandatory drug testing of all seagoing personnel. Maritime labor and management were overwhelmingly opposed to the proposals. But despite that heavy opposition, the Coast Guard is expected to implement the rules. Indications are that the issue eventually will be decided in the courts. Seventy-eight percent of those who responded opposed mandatory random testing. Only 22 percent said they supported uch testing. "If you do not use drugs, you have nothing to fear from testing,'' one seafarer wrote. The same number of people responded that drug testing should only be required if there is reasonable cause to suspect someone i using drugs while on duty. While the vast majority oppose mandatory drug testing as called for under the Coast Guard's proposals, only 34 percent of those polled said there should be no drug testing at all. "Drug te ting is wrong, illegal and degrading to any per on, union or not," said one member. "Labor unions should be the leader in guaranteeing a drug-free work force,'' wrote another seafarer who supports mandatory testing. Almost the same percentage, 23 percent, of those who support mandatory testing, believe drug abuse is a serious and widespread problem aboard ships. But 77 percent say drug abuse is not a serious problem. Broken down, 14 percent said they strongly agreed that drug abuse was a problem; 9 percent agreed, while 36 percent disagreed and 41 percent strongly disagreed drug abuse was widespread. Many of those who took the time to comment, said that drug use has actually declined in recent years. ••I might have agreed a few years ago. However, I have seen a change in attitude recently. Perhaps due to publicity about health issues," one member wrote. "I've been an SIU member for 15 years. In the mid- '70s the use of marijuana was not uncommon on some ships I worked on. Today I rarely see thi , " another seafarer said. Government Orders Drug Tests, Long Court Battle Expected More than 4 million transportation workers, including thousands of seafarers, will be forced to undergo random and mandatory drug testing if a Department of Transportation program survives an expected legal challenge. The new regulations, which both unions and management have severely criticized, were issued by DOT as the LOG went to press. The drug tests would require workers in maritime, trucking, aviation, railroad, bus, mass transit and pipeline industries to be te ted and removed from their jobs if tested positive. The SIU, along with other maritime unions and employers, testified against the proposal earlier this year. At presstime, the SIU was preparing its response to the new rules. Model of New SIU Brooklyn Hall Goes on Display for Members SIU Stewards on APL's Polk Onboard the Polk, the SIU steward department is (I. to r.) Chief Cook Luis Laupati, GSU Danny Guerrero and Steward Baker Alfonso Campanella. ' ·; fr.>;~:"' SIU stewards crew the President Polk, one of the APL ships. Seafarers Medical Director Dr. Joseph San Filippo points to the model of the new Siu Hiring Hall and Clinic which will be built in Brooklyn to replace the aging facilities presently being used. Looking on with a group of Seafarers are, from left, Dr. San Filippo, Florence Penny (RN), SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio and Joe Logue Jr., son of the late Dr. Joseph Logue, former medical director. Coast Guard Adds Vets Staff Last Jan. 19, when merchant mariner who sailed between Dec. 7, 1941 and Aug. 15, 1945 were given veteran's benefits, the U.S. Coast Guard wasn't sure how many applications it would receive. About 900 applications now are arriving weekly. And since there is no deadline on applying, Coa t Guard officials estimate the total eventually could exceed 70,000. To help process the applications, Secretary of Transportation Jim Burnley has requested the Coast Guard to triple the number of people working on the project, which he hopes will help wipe out a backlog of 43,000 applications by mid-November. Di charge papers (a di charge certificate and a document detailing the veteran's service) have been ent to nearly 12,000 applicants. The staff goal is to mail 6,000 completed applications every week. The document, known a DD Form 214, must be presented to a Veterans Administration office to obtain benefits. Although the backlog has cau ed delay in proces ing many applications, the Coast Guard has given priority to those requiring immediate medical care and those requiring death benefit for urviving spou e . If you qualify for veteran's benefits and have not yet applied, send a completed DD Form 2168 (available at Coa t Guard and Veterans Administration offices) to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (G-MYP-1), Washington, D.C. 20590-0001. Be ure to include copies of upporting documents such as awards received and discharge slips from qualifying voyages, if available. November 1988 I LOG I 3 �SIU AIDS Seminar Seeks An Industry Policy Q: What do Atlantic City, N .1., Fayettesville, Ark., Concord, N.H. and Galveston, Texas have in common? A: The population of each city is smaller than the number of Americans who have been officially diagnosed with AIDS. The first case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was diagnosed less than 10 years ago. As of August this year, more than 55,000 Americans were diagnosed as having this deadly disease. By 1991, the Centers for Disease Control predicts that between five and 10 million Americans will have been exposed to the AIDS virus. It is hard to overestimate the potential consequences. Last month, the union hosted a daylong seminar on the disease for its contracted companies. The goal was to come up with an industry-wide policy. AIDS confronts each American with difficult choices on many different levels: as an individual who is responsible for his or her own behavior, as a taxpayer, as a member of a community or family, and as a worker employed in a particular industry. So far, the only effective tool in controlling the spread of this disease SIU Begins AIDS Education In an effort to meet the health and safety need of its membership, the SIU will begin an in-depth and comprehensive AIDS education program. In addition to articles in the LOG, the union will be providing written information to its membership about how to prevent the spread of the AIDS virus. Videotapes and informational meetings with SIU safety directors at hiring halls and aboard vessels will be used to educate SIU members. The SIU is working with its contracted companies to put together an effective education campaign. President Mike Sacco has said that education of the SIU membership about this deadly disease is a top priority for the union. He hopes all SIU members will learn as much as they can because with education comes protection. Remember-you are in control. With common sense, you can prevent the spread of AIDS. Play it safe. Use condoms and DON'T use drugs. If you have any questions about AIDS and your health or workplace safety, you can write to: has been education. The SIU has been in the forefront of unions trying to educate its members, officials, employees and contracted companies about this deadly disease. During the seminar, Liz Reisman, R. N., D.N.Sc., discussed the disease itself-what it is, how it is spread, precautions against transmission, HIV antibody testing, occupational risk and prevention. Deborah Kleinberg, an attorney for the union, discussed the ramifications of the disease as they relate specifically to the employment policies for the maritime industry. Reisman is a member of the St. Mary's County AIDS Task Force. She also sits on the national Institute of Health Confidentiality Committee. She went over much of the same material that she has discussed with nearly 1,000 SIU members over the past year and a half. Two of her articles have appeared in the LOG. The operators discussed the eco- nomic and legal consequences of the disease, and such things as testing, counseling and the possibility that foreign countries may require seamen to present an ''AIDS'' certificate before coming ashore (the Philippines recently discussed this idea, though it did not go through with its proposed program). The important thing, said Kleinberg, is for everyone involved-management and labor-to come up with a comprehensive and humane policy on this issue. Over the past year and a half, she has met with representatives from other unions-the AFL-CIO, the Firefighters, the· SEID-which are grappling with this issue. The SIU is the first maritime union which is developing an industry-wide policy with its contracted companies. A second meeting between the Union and its contracted companies was scheduled for early December at Piney Point. SAFE (Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education) Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD. 20674 Liz Reisman addresses the AIDS seminar held at SIU headquarters. Jones Ac:t Does Not Harm Alaska's Economy The estimated cost of maintaining the Jones Act restrictions in the Alaskan trade have been greatly exaggerated, said a recently released report by the General Accounting Office. The Jones Act should be retained, said the GAO, "because it helps maintain the nation's capability for military shipbuilding and sealift in time of war.'' The two-year study of the Jones Act's impact on Alaskan trade concludes that of 74 U.S.-flag tankers carrying Alaska North Slope Oil, 56 have direct military utility, and the deep-draft dry cargo vessels in the trades are also important national defense assets. The remaining tankers and tug and barge fleet provide e sen- · tial logistical support to sustain the U.S. economy in times of crisis. The report was undertaken at the request of Sen. Ted Stevens CR-Alaska), who felt that Alaska was forced to bear an unfair part of the cost of the Jones Act. Yet according to the GAO, estimating Alaska's share of the burden relative to the oil companies, the federal government and shippers in the lower 48 states "cannot be estimated." "Analyzing who ultimately bears these Jones Act costs is complicated because there are plentiful opportu4 I LOG I November 1988 nities for passing these costs on to others," said report. The GAO found that the economic impact of the Jones Act on the Alaska economy is likely to decline. The estimated additional cost of U.S. construction above foreign-built equivalents is $163 million, representing about 2 percent of the total $9.5 billion personal income of Alaskans. The dry cargo liner and tug and barge fleets which carry consumer products northbound represent only $20.2 million in additional costs, or $6. 73 per ton on the 3 million tons shipped northbound annually; in other words, less than two cents per day per ton. What can be measured, said the GAO, is the role that the Jones Act plays in securing this nation's sealift base. The Jones Act fleet employed in the Alaskan trade represents 21 percent of the militarily useful U .S.-ftag fleet and nearly 40 percent of the militarily useful U.S. tanker fleet. Twenty-two percent ofalljobs available to U.S. seamen are generated by the protected Jone Act trade in Alaska. "This study confirms the national defense and economic positions we in the maritime ~ndustry have been maintaining all along," said Tran portation Institute President James L. Henry. ''Preservation and enforcement of the Jones Act are essential to bolster America's defense." The Jones Act tanker fleet has been judged critically important to national defense by many prestigious public and private study groups, including the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense appointed by President Reagan. Sealift will carry 90 percent of all dry cargo and 95 percent of all petroleum products, which will outweigh all other cargoes combined. The GAO stated that the Alaska Jones Act tanker fleet is the source of 39 percent of militarily-useful tanker tonnage and 8 percent of the militarily-useful dry cargo capacity. Additionally, the Jones Act fleet makes a substantial contribution to the seafaring manpower pool, which Navy and private sector studies have described as inadequate. The Alaska trades fleet provides 86 percent of the tanker billets and 17 percent of the dry cargo billets. Rescinding the Jones Act would not lead to any immediate co t savings, because U.S. companies have already built their vessels in U.S. shipyards. The GAO study was released just as the Jones Act was under attack. Last month, two Senate bills were introduced which would have waived U.S.-ftag requirements on coal shipments to Hawaii and on passenger service between U.S. ports and Alaska. While supporters of the two bills said that these were special circumstances, industry officials were afraid that passage of the two bills would inevitably result in the whole-scale dismantling of the Jones Act. "After all, if this exception is granted, why not ... anything else where cut-rate foreign flags can undercut the U.S. flag?" asked National MEBA representative Karl Landgrebe. "The GAO report confirms a lot of things that the maritime industry has said over the years," said Henry. No action is expected on the two Senate bills before the end of the session. "The GAO report will be a useful tool in fighting off attacks against the Jones Act in the next session of Congress," said SIU President Mike Sacco. The departments of Defense and Transportation strongly concurred with the GAO analysis. The agency said that the Defense Department "supports the existing scope of the Jones Act and the importance of the tankers that operate in the Alaskan trade." �Company Pleads Guilty to Sinking of Marine Eledric The U.S. attorney's office in Norfolk has closed its books on the tragic sinking of the Marine Electric. Five years after 31 American seamen and licensed officers lost their lives in the cold waters of the Atlantic, Marine Transport Lines, the ship's operator, pleaded guilty to a single criminal misdemeanor charge. U oder the arrangement, the company admits that it violated the law by not reporting outstanding ship defects to the U.S. Coast Guard. As a result, it will have to pay the maximum fine of $10,000, which The Journal of Commerce reports as the first criminal punishment of an American shipowner since the 1940s. In addition to filing its guilty plea on the criminal charge, the company agreed to pay a $10,000 civil fine to Federal Judge Upholds CDS Payback Rule The Reagan administration's CDS plan suffered another setback last month when a federal judge ruled that any company operating in the protected Alaskan trades contrary to an April 29 ruling was doing so illegally. U.S. District Court Judge Charles Richey refused a request from two companies- Atlantic ichfield and American Petrofina-to stay the April 29 decision on the grounds that neither would suffer any irreparable harm and that the public good would not be compromised. There was a ready supply of alternative shipping available, said Judge Richey, on board smaller tankers which stood to be displaced if three VLCC (Very Large Crude Carriers) tankers were allowed to compete in the domestic trades. The ruling was the latest chapter in the SIU's five-year battle to prevent implementation of the administration's plan to allow subsidized operators to participate in the Alaskan trade in exchange for paying back monies received under the now-defunct Construction Differential Subsidy (CDS) program. At stake were up to 900 SIU jobs. The judge reaffirmed his earlier decision by saying that the administration had tried to subvert the will of Congress as expressed in two pieces of legislation-the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and Section 505 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of pay~ack the Coast Guard for operating the vessel without effecting adequate repairs. The Coast Guard has announced that it will not pursue any further action against the company, or any of its officials or subsidiaries. While some of the families of the dead seamen were bitter about the size of the fine, some safety experts said that the case marked an important precedent. "It's a significant thing," said Paul Esbensen, a veteran maritime investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board. "For the first time I can remember a criminal action ha been taken, a fine paid and it is clear that the company did something wrong.'' The company failed to report repairs that had been made in the ship's hull 10 days before the vessel flooded and sank. The hull of the ship had been punctured by a bulldozer at the dock in Brayton, Mass. The incident was never reported to the Coast Guard. In a 1985 report on the accident, the Coast Guard concluded that the poorly repaired hull could not withstand the pounding from the seas. It caved in, allowing water to enter the hold and capsize the ves el. Only three crewmembers onboard the 34-man vessel survived. Many survived the sinking only to die in the icy waters off the coast of Virginia. The Coast Guard also noted that the patch-work repair done to the hull was ·ust one of man defect . As a result of the case, the Coast Guard beefed up its safety inspections of aging ships. The Marine Electric was 38 years old at the time of the incident, and in obviously poor repair. In addition, rules were developed requiring American shipowners to provide cold water survival suits for seamen. Had they been onboard the vessel, many more crewmembers might have been able to survive. SIU Election Under Way Balloting began November 1 for the election of SIU officers and a proposition. The voting period runs through December 31. Check with your port agent or see October's LOG for information about voting. Above (I. tor.) members Bob Fraizer, Frank Costango and M.T. St. George after they were the first to cast ballots at Piney Point. U.S. and China Near Bilateral Shipping Pact The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) have made substantial progress towards negotiating a new maritime agreement, acording to the Department of Transportation. While James Burnley, Secretary of T an ortation, aid that the conce sions won in negotiations so far represented "a very significant breakthrough," at least one American-flag bulk operator expressed strong reservations about the proposed agreement. The new agreement, said Katherine Wei, chairman of the board of the Falcon Shipping Group, bestows only a "co metic benefit to the bulk carrying segment of the American fleet.'' On the West Coast 1987. The purpose of Congress in both pieces of legi lation was to foster a stronger merchant marine. The administration's CDS plan would have resulted in fewer jobs for American seamen and a fewer American-flag vessels, said Richey. The counsel for Atlantic Richfield Company confirmed that the company had appealed Judge Richey's decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals. SIU Patrolman Gentry Moore (left) chats with the steward department's Joe Freeman on APL's President Truman in Oakland, Calif. A U.S. delegation headed by John Gaughan, Maritime Administrator, met with its counterpart from the People's Republic of China in Washington, D.C. Oct. 18-20. Agreement was reached on a number of issues. According to Burnley, U.S. operators will now have the right to do the following things: ** open business offices in China operate feeder vessels to consolidate and transship cargoes * deal directly with the organizations that control cargo shipments (Continued on Page 10.) Waterman Sold; Will Keep Sailing With SIU Crews Long-time SIU-contracted Waterman Marine Corp. has been sold for $34 million to International Shipholding Corp (ISC). But the six Waterman vessels now in service will continue to operate with SIU crews. The sale is subject to approval by the Maritime Administration and the Department of Justice. The deal, announced late last month, will make Waterman a subsidiary of International Shipholding. It will retain the name Waterman Marine. The parent company is the owner of another subsidiary, Central Gulf Marine. With Waterman's six ships and eight U.S.-flag ships and 10 foreign-flag ships, ISC will operate a fleet of 24 vessels. ''The Waterman operation is going to continue as it is now. We plan to make no changes in that respect," said ISC Chairman Neils W. Johnson. Waterman operates three LASH hips in Middle Eastern service and three RO/ROs under charter to the Military Sealift Command. November 1988 I LOG I 5 �Sealift's Inger Loads Up With Sugar Jim Farley, 1st assistant engineer (left), and Charley Williams, DEU, aboard the S.S. Inger (Sealift Bu~ers, Inc.) during a stopoff at C&H Sugar in Crockett, Calif. ···: .... •. . . ...:< ·:·:·:::. .......... .. .... . ···="·.·::·:·:=·::::::.::·· .-.. ··:"··:'/·r·:,,:3'· .. , I Stanley Giandora, bosun Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson, center, with ABs Dino Chappas, left, and Kenneth Simbler. In 1985 Reynolds Metals Company owned and operated the SS Inger. But Reynolds was leaving the maritime industry due to the fact that bauxite and alumina pellets were being brought into the United States on foreign-flag vessels at rates cheaper than could be done aboard the Inger . The fate of the bulker was uncertain. Reynolds had three options at that point: (I) make one more voyage and scrap the Inger, (2) convert it to an unmanned barge with a loss of 21 jobs, or (3) sell it to a buyer who would agree to keep the ship running. With hard work and determination, the SIU was able to find a buyer, Sealift Bulkers, and the ship has been running ever since with an unlicensed crew of 17. ~ With the nice California weather, part of the Inger's crew gathers on deck for a meeting alfresco. 6 I LOG I November 1988 �On the S9t. W.R. Button in the Pacific Seafarers Enioy Their Off-Duty Hours Text and Photographs by Leonard Earl Johnson A ship is a floating place where Seafare ~ live and work. American Overseas Marine of Quincy, Mass. keeps four ships crewed by SIU people, chartered to the U.S. Marine Corps, positioned off Guam and Saipan. These photographs show the crew of the M/V Sgt. William R. Button working and relaxing just before departure for the shipyard in Norfolk. Layup in the shipyard! A bittersweet event for a seafarer, it means an early return home, but it also means an early end to your paycheck. For Doren Molise and Al Lautermilch it meant ship's bell to wedding bells. They married in Hawaii. During layup. Editors note: Leonard Earl Johnson lives in New Orleans and often contributes to the LOG. He is an award winning photographer whose series "The Sea" will be exhibited by the government of Guam 's CARA Gallery, Jan.Feb. 1989. Sunday barbecues are a highpoint for the SIU crew on the Button. Tying 3 difTerent kind of knot, Button crewmembers Doren Molise and Al Lautermilch will get hitched while the Button is in fayup. The couple met aboard ship. AB Tom Stagg paints down the house aboard the Button, anchored off Saipan . . . .......... '"""""">...:.. } . ·::.... :'.>···. f=i-' < Steward Assistant Santa Paturzo watches the sun rise. Chief Cook Herb Hollings mans the grill during a cook-out. November 1988 I LOG I 7 �Tugs, Barges Help Keep Philly Busy SIU members in Philadelphia find work on the dozens of tugs and barges under SIU contract in that busy port city. Maratrans operates about 30 tugs and barges, while Express Marine, Moran and Swann Oil run several dozen more pieces of inland equipment there. These pictures were provided by former Philadelphia Patrolman Richie Wilson, who has been lured back to sea. He is waiting to ship out. .., " l f.·~ ,. ~rr:·J-~,,·~:ll!llr · ·-»·t'·i·~~·~f;+.· Boatmen aboard the Interstate Transport tug Schuylkill head down river from the refinery. In the Philadelphia hall it's job dispatch time. Pensioner Billy Smith (left) spins a few tales of the "old days" to younger seafarers Victor Harper (center) and David Diammond at the Philadelphia hall. Onbi;mrd M~m1tram; tug E nterprise veteran Boatmen Robert Taylor (left) and BUI Delesline (ri1:ht) talk about their upcoming retirements with SIU Rep. Richie Wilson. Seafarer Lou Lolli (left) listens to Tom Gildersleeve explain the job situation. 8 I LOG I November 1988 SIU Rep. Richie Wilson (left) and AB Tankerman George Tanner aboard Swann Barge #20. �Lone Star Boatmen Visit Port Arthur Tug and barge traffic along Texas' Gulf Coast provides hundreds of jobs for SIU Boatmen. Port Arthur is one of the many inland ports frequented by SIU-crewed tugs. Below, Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey (right) meets with the Mary Moran's Chief Engineer Cliff Champagne (left) and Capt. Glenn Arnaud. The Mary Moran (right) ties up at Port Arthur. Defense Report-Time To Rebuild U.S. Fleet (Continued from Page 2.) to meet the needs of naval and merchant ship construction in time of war or national emergency. The Commission previously presented seven major recommendations. They were as follows: 1. PromuJgate a national policy statement that reaffirms the maritime policy contained in the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936. 2. "Congress and the administration should act decisively and promptly ... to complete ongoing efforts to develol' and enact into law a meaningful Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS) reform package that ensures more flexible and competitive United States flag carrier service, remains within acceptable budgetary restraints, and functions to sustain and expand the contributions of the commercial merchant marine to the strategic sealift capability of the United States." 3. Implementation ofa national program for merchant ship construction in United States shipyards. 4. Ensure greater access to international trade and cargo through trade promotion and reservation of United States government cargo. 5. Ensure preservation, enforcement and strengthening of the current cabotage laws. 6. Change major Department of Defense and Department of the Navy regulations, policies and practices. C'To that end, the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy should review policies and practices that address procurement, contracting, and industrial base mobilization.'') 7. Initiate and spearhead a publicprivate effort to improve business efficiency in the maritime industries. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31, 1988 "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C Port New York . ....................... . Philadelphia .. .. .................. . Baltimore ........................ . Norfolk . . . . . ................... . Mobile ..................... ... . . . New Orleans .... .. .... ... ......... . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco .................... . . Wiimington ...................... . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico ............ ......... , . Houston ..................... . Algonac .. ....... . . ... ........... . St. Louis ........................ . Piney Point ....................... . Totals ........................ . Port New York ...................... . Philadelphia ...................... Baltimore .............. ... ....... Norfolk ......................... Mobile ..... _...... . New Orleans ..... ..... .. .......... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ..................... Wilmington ....................... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico ...................... Hoi.:ston ......................... Algonac ......................... St. Louis ........................ Piney Point ....................... Totals. .. . .................. 0 1 0 0 1 0 36 13 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 19 0 0 7 0 63 0 24 . . . 0 0 0 17 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ""REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 7 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 40 10 31 0 0 0 Class A Class 8 Class C 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 64 0 1 3 0 58 0 0 3 18 1 0 150 1 1 30 0 0 2 0 29 0 0 2 2 0 0 67 19 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 26 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 0 28 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pon New York ........................ . Philadelphia ...................... . Baltimore ......... ... ............ . Norfolk ......................... . Mobile .......................... . New Orleans ... ... ..... ........... . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle . . ............ . . Puerto Rico ...................... . Houston .... ..................... . Algonac ......................... . St. Louis ........................ . Piney Point ....................... . Totals . . .. .. .................... . Totals All Oep:utments _ .............. . 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 0 57 18 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 53 25 0 10 15 32 260 110 38 1 0 16 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 - 14 107 36 23 69 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . November 1988 I LOG I 9 �New SIU Pensioners DEEP SEA Floyd G. Allen, 65 Philadelphia Harold L. Austin, 66 Seattle Michael Bakos, 67 Duluth Luis F. Rivera, above, receives his first pension check from the port agent of Puerto Rico, Angel S. Hernandez. At right, Domingo Ortiz Almodovar is given his first pension check. Cosme R. Ballesteros Cosme R. Ballesteros, 59 Houston Jerry W. Blan, 60 Houston Robert E. Pickett, 54 Houston Claudie B. Pickle, 61 Mobile Luis F. Rivera, 60 Santurce Joseph R, Turner, 61 Algonac RAILWAY MARINE REGION John Calby, 63 Wilmington Cecil T. Terry, Jr. Cecil T. Terry Jr., 59 Norfolk Henry P. White, 51 Norfolk John T. Cherry John T. Cherry, 67 New Orleans James 0. Chianese, 59 New York Blewett Davis, 65 Houston Julio D. Delgado, 62 Santurce Antonio Diacci, 6S Algonac Adrian G. Donnelly, 66 New York William E. Foley, 69 New York Donato Giangiordano, 65 Philadelphia Stanley T. Grooms, 57 Jacksonville Richard Heikus, 64 Seattle Roy E. Jones, 65 Baltimore John L. Lincoln, 6S Norfolk Royal McClintock, 62 Algonac Konrad E. Norbotten. 57 Algonac Domingo A. Ortiz, 63 Santurce Efthimios A. Pappas, 62 New York Laureano C. Perez Laureano C. Perez, 55 Baltimore 1O I LOG I November 1988 Jose L. Romero Jose Luz Romero, 59 Houston Thomas J. Smith, 62 Algonac Thomas Snead, 58 New Orleans Frederick R. Sullivt,n, 61 New Orleans Rudy Tjong, 64 San Francisco Ronald E. Voss, 65 Houston Stephen Wagerik, 61 Philadelphia Hugh F. Wells, 62 Houston Malcolm B. Woods, 63 San Francisco INLAND Joseph F. Bachmann, 62 Philadelphia Edward Balajewski, 62 Philadelphia Charles L. Bazemore, 45 Norfolk ThQmas L. Dunton, 65 Baltimore Edward Kaszubinski, 62 Algonac James E.W. Pritchard, 65 Jacksonville Charles H. Rogers, 54 Baltimore Grover C. Rowell, 62 Mobile Joseph S. Simone, 63 Philadelphia Earl E. Talbott, 62 Houston John Weiner, 59 Philadelphia GREAT LAKES Paul Greco, 62 Duluth Rudolph J. Jadrich, 62 Algonac Howard G. Hudgins Howard G. Hudgins, 59 Norfolk Joseph N. Lewis, 59 Norfolk U.S./China Maritime (Continued from Page 5.) * * employ U.S. citizens and local nationals import and own vehicles and office equipment essential to their operation ''A one-third cargo reservation to the liner segment of the American merchant marine may well promote their interests," said Katherine Wei, "because liner cargo in the trans-Pacific trades, including the liner trade between the United States and the People's Republic of China, traditionally moves under conference rates which are set high enough for the highest cost operator to make a profit. ''Such is not the case with respect to bulk cargo operations, where rates are determined by free and open competition, which has caused bulk cargo rates to be seriously depressed for the past decade. "If the one-third reservation to our bulk carriers is predicated on world rates, not a single pound will move U.S. bulk vessels," Wei said. .. The proposed maritime agreement with the PRC will provide significant economic and political benefits to that country. The PRC should be required to reciprocate and provide a benefit to our bulk operators by paying a reasonable rate premium on the bulk cargo moving between our two countries as was done in the 1970s when a similar arrangement was contained in the U.S./USSR maritime agreement," she said. The previous bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, which was reached in 1980. elapsed in 1983. Disagreement over these and other issues prevented ratification of a new agreement. U.S. operators contended they couldn't make money due to PRC restrictions and because of a decline in trade between the two countries. Both sides agreed that ocean freight rates should be negotiated by shippers and carriers. Cargo sharing and the opening of specific ports in both countries for normal entry remain to be solved. The 1980 agreement between the two agreements gave U .S.-flag carriers one-third of the cargo, the People's Republic of China one-third, and the remaining one-third remaining to third-flag vessels. Support SPAD �Hundreds Gather at Piney Point SIU Celebrates 50th Anniversary in the Ports On October 15, Seafarers around the country flocked to their union halls to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SIU. Old-timers who could trace their union roots back five decades mixed and mingled with younger members who ·are banking on another 50 years of SIU security and progress. Like family reunions everywhere, stories of the old times filled air. Tales of early organizing drives that helped put this union on the map were told. Oct. 15 marked a dual anniversary. Fifty years ago on that date, at a convention in Houston, Texas, the American Federation of Labor presented SUP head Harry Lundeberg with a charter to form a new international seamen's union, the Seafarers International Union of North America. The SIU traces its beginning to that date as well. Speaking at the Brooklyn hall, SIU President Mike Sacco talked about the union's many accomplishments and thanked the people who had built this union with their "blood, sweat and tears." It was not just a celebration of the union's past, he said, but a reaffirmation of its future. "It is a time of building and of new beginnings," said Sacco. "This union has an educated and informed membership, and that is our strength. "Together we can forge new programs to meet new challenges. There is no limit to what we can do. Education will be the key to developing the new ideas we will need to insure the future of our membership, and our unity will make them possible." (Continued on Page 14.) In Philadelphia the ritual cutting of the anniversary cake included (I. to r.) charter member Al Pietrowski, Guy Pagano, William Smith, Secretary Jerri-Dee Falk, and Harry Smith, with Vince Lanza watching from behind. Toasting the long and f)roud history of their union at the San Francisco hall are, from left. Al Finocchio, Carmelo Aste, Sam YQ~.mg, Joe Favilli and Dolly Talaga. Al, who sailed as barber. Carmelo as a cook, Sam as photogrnpher and Joe as a baker are all retired from the old SIU-contracted Pacific Far East Lines. Dolly is still sailing as waitress. What's a birthday without cake? Mark Frederickson (right) and friend chow down in Brooklyn. Mark is the son of Seafarer Eric Frederickson. Lindsey Williams cuts the ribbon to formally open the Lindsey J, Williams Ship Simulator Building. Giving him a helping hand is his wife Cordelia Williams as SIU President Mike Sacco smiles his approval. Io New Bedford, home tq hundreds of SIU fishermen and their families, many gathered at the SIU hall there for an afternoon party, Above, Port Agent Henri Francois, holding the cake, and Patrolman Eugenio A. Desousa (left). November 1988 I LOG I 11 �PHILADELPHIA-Capt. Thomas Doherty (left), Chief Engineer Joe Reeder and Deckhand Bobby Van Blunk mix it up at the 50th anniversary celebration. PHILADELPHIA-Chef Hollywood and the star of the buffet, "Porky Pig." some th Rf WILMINGTON-The California sun was evident at the SIU hall where they celebrated the 50th anniversary with a cookout. SIU Patrolman Trevor Robertson (left) chats with SUP Branch Agent Bill Berger; SIU Chief Cook Ron Fluker turns the ribs. NORFOLK-Pensioners Flavius Clasz and Fred Hicks help themselves to the fine food. BALTIMORE-Headquarters Rep Bob Pomerlane (left) and Port Agent Al Raymond start the rood preparations for the .soth anniversary party. HONOLULU-Seafarer Edd Harris and his family enjoy the festivities. SANTURCE, P .R.-Brother Julio Matos enjoyed the day with his family. 12 I LOG I November 1988 SANTURCE, P.R.- Members and SIU officials celebrate the union's 50th anniversary. From left are Osman Bin Malip, Ruperto Rivera, Abraham Aragones, Bill Doak, Roberto Escobar and Angel Hernandez. �...... , SAN FRANCISCO-Enjoying the good food and companionship are, from left, Chief Cook Eddy Nicholas, Assistai:it Cook Gilbert Rodriguez and GSU John Bernard. of Charles Se- eds of Seafarers nd the country red at their local to help the SIU brate its SOth rsary. Pictured on two pages are of the festivities t took place. SAN FRANCISCO-Chief Steward Sammy Smith ("Smitty"), at right, supervises the sumptuous buffet line. Hundreds attended the festive celebration. 1!i!:l!:i il l l [l1il !i!l l! :i1l1l1l!l'![!i.1!1 :1 il i!l !l:l l!l!i!l il ilil l l i l l l l !l lfi l l 1 ! 1! !1i·!f!:!lililili l ! !l! !li!l!:l!l!~!l!lil l !l!ililifil!i:~:1: :~1 SAN FRANCISCO-Old-timers had a lot of memories to share at the celebration. Two of them are Chief Cooks Johnnie McCree, left, and Alvin Westbrook. JACKSONVILLE-Pensioner Clarence Brock enjoyed the fine buffet. JACKSONVILLE-QMED William Dillon, left, Steward Jack Morgan, center, and retired SIU member Jose Descamento enjoyed the day at the Jacksonville hall. N~afarer Robert Hurk fills bis plate at the butTet. yllis and young Dinette look on. BROOKLYN-Two very well-known former officials were on hand for the festivities. Former SIU Vice President Leon Hall (left) and former long-time patrolman Teddy Babkowski prepare to cut the birthday cake. BROOKLYN-The tall and the short of it ••• SIU President Mike Sacco and Mark Frederickson, son of Seafarer Eric Fred· erickson, enjoy the celebration. November 1988 I LOG / 13 �50 Years of SIU Progress Toasted (Continued from Page 11.) A celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the SIUN A was held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. on Oct. 29. Representatives from the 18 autonomous unions affiliated with the SIUN A were there including Gunnar Lundeberg, son of the late Harry Lunde berg, as was Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO. Many officers from the dozens of SIU-contracted companies attended. Herbert Brand , chairman of the board of the Transportation Institute and former editor of the Seafarers LOG , AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland recounted proud moments in the SIU's long history when he spoke at Piney Point. Here's a lineup of who's who among the SIU old-timers who attended the celebration in the port of Piney Point. From left is SIU Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, and retired SIU officials Leon Hall, Tony Kastina, Pat Marinelli and Scotty Aubusson. served as master of ceremonies. To underscore the connection between the union's past and its future , the union's Shiphandling Simulator Building was dedicated to former SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, who played an instrumental role in making the union what it is today. Williams talked about the early years and of the people he had worked with to make the union strong. Looking out at the audience, he singled out Rose Hall , Paul Hall's widow, and thanked her for her friendship and support. ' 'Few people know what this woman did to help the union ," he said. "During the Isthmian and Cities Service beefs she put herself on the line and paid off ships." Williams' wife Cordelia stood alongside him , with their two childrenEstelle and Lynn. The road leading to the simulator and recreation center was named after the late Frank Mongelli, former vice president of the Harry Lundeberg School. Mongelli' s widow Liz cut the ribbon. '' Frank Mongelli was the embodiment of the SI U's commitment to education and training," said Sacco. "When the SIU built the Harry Lundeberg School, it was Frank Mongelli who was called on to turn that dream into reality.'' Speaking at a short ceremony before the dedication , AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland , a former officer in the merchant marine, made the following observation: " I'm delighted to be here at this celebration of your 50th anniversary ... My heritage, like yours, springs from the sea. It was there , in that dose-knit society , that I learned the principle of solidarity that is at the heart of American trade unionism. ''The Seafarers have always been willing to help out sister unions when they were outnumbered and out-financed in struggles that threatened their livelihoods_ Be they shipyard workers, airline pilots, health care workers, insurance agents, or members of any other union fighting for justice, you have never asked the color ofanotherworker's collar. You simply turned to whenever you heard a call for help.' ' Also speaking at the ceremony were two long-time SIU friends , Ray McKay, president of District 2-MEBA, and William F. Zenger, vice president of the Maritime Trades Department and business agent for Local 825 of the Operating Engineers. McKay talked about the close personal relationship he had with many SIU officials-Cal Tanner, Paul Hall, Al Kerr, Frank Drozak, Joe DiGiorgio and Michael Sacco-and of the tremendous gains made by seamen during the past 50 years. He then presented the union with a crystal globe shaped like the one which stands in front of Norfolk Port Agent im Martin and his wife show off the fancy cake honoring the SIU. the SIU headquarters building. Zenga praised the SIU for the strong leadership it has exerted over the years, and said that he felt honored to be associated with such a union. He reminisced about his mentor. Steve Leslie, who had worked closely with the SIU in many of its toughest beefs, and presented the union with a clock. Headquarters. Representative George Ripoll and Port Representative Anthony McQuay pose with the cake cel~bniting the SIU's 50th anniversary in the port of Jacksonville. From left are Monica McQuay; Ripoll; Joe Frazier; Pastor Paul Fowler, Bible Baptist Church; McQuay. and Mrs. Chris Ripoll. Retired SIU Executive Vice President Ed Turner, left, joins with Bosun Joe Touart and SIU Vice President George McCartney in a toast to the continued success of their union. 14 /LOG I November 1988 �Lindsey Williams, Frank Mongelli Honored at Anniversary Memorial n Oct. 29, 1988, the SIUNA held a grand celebration of its Golden Anniversary here at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Throughout the years, the union has recognized the contributions of its most outstanding leaders through numerous dedications and memorials. This 50th anniversary celebration was no exception. This time, the SIUNA honored Lindsey Williams and Frank Mongelli. In the tradition of Paul Hall , Charlie Logan , Al Kerr, and Paul Drozak, Lindsey Williams and rank Mongelli dedicated their lives to the cause of unionism in the turbulent organizing years after World War II. For many years Lindsey Williams was the SIU~s right arm in the Gulf. A pioneer in organizing inland boatmen and deepsea sailors, he forged the boatmen and sailors of the Gulf into a potent political force. Lindsey began working on towboats on the Mississippi in 1935, and very soon after, he began organizing river tug O and towboat men. He went to sea during World War II, and sailed in virtually every combat zone. After the war, he was involved in every major organizing beef, including the Isthmian organizing campaign, the El Mundo beef in Puerto Rico, the organizing drives of the SIU of Canada, and the Cities Service organizing drive , among others. Until he retired in 1979, Lindsey was a vice president of the SIU, president of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Central Body, and president of the New Orleans AFLCI O Maritime Trades Council. During his long and honorable career Lindsey Williams won many awards and honors. In 1968 he received the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Community Service Award, and in 1978 he received the A. Philip Randolph Institute Award. The dedication of the SHLSS Shiphandling Simulator Building in his name is in recognition of Lindsey Williams' belief in education and his long and active support of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Mongelli Memorialized at Piney Point Accepting the dedication honor at the podium is Lindsey Williams with his proud wife Cordelia at his side. Background standing-Mike Sacco, SIU president; Ken Conklin, SHLSS vice president. The Shiphandling/Radar Simulator at the SHLSS represents the latest state-of-the-art technology in ship type computer driven simulators. *** Dedication of the Frank Mongelli Memorial Drive on the campus of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship recognizes his commitment to the education and training of Seafarers. Frank came into the SIU in the early 1940s and from the beginning worked closely with Paul Hall in organizing and building the Union. Also dedicated was the main road on campus, Frank Mongelli Memorial Drive, in memory of the late Frank Mongelli, former SHLSS vice president. Pictured accepting the honor and a dozen yellow roses is his widow, Mrs. Liz Mongelli. At left is Ken Conklin, SHLSS vice president. Mike Sacco, SIU president, is at podium. With Hall, he began the first seamen's training program in Brooklyn. When the SHLSS facility in Piney Point began to take shape in 1968, Frank Mongelli was _ called upon to build a training school for Seafarers that would be the best in the world. With pick and shovel, and with dedication and a belief in potential of our membership, Frank Mongelli literally built SHLSS from the ground up, and rose to become vice president of the school and to develop and direct its many educational programs. The Sailors Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen were represented at the SIU's 50th anni· versary celebration by Gunnar Lundeberg, right, SUP business agent, and "Whitey" Disley, president of the MFOW. November 1988 I LOG I 15 �SHLSS course Graduates BOSUN RECERTIFICATION, 10/19/88-First row left to right: Jim Hassan, Pedro Sanchez, Winston Shanks. Second row: Andy Anderson, Eugene Grantham, George Costango, Richard Bynum, John R. Neff, Clay Lisenby. Third row: Ron Wolf, Chris Broerman, Michael Whitsitt. ABLE SEAMAN, 8/30/88--First row left to right: Ali Mosad, Quinton Caruthers, Richard Paturel, Marc Cella, James W. Donahue III. Second row: Mike Shinpoch, Timothy Brandt, Eric J. Perez, David Gray, Neal Doucet, Donald Peterson, Steve Ahrens. Third row: Lee Collins, Raymond J. Nowak, John Lee Davis, Stephen Barry, Royce C. Brown. Not shown: Tony Bennett, Derrick Robrecht. QMED, 9/26/88--First row left to right: James H. Bloodworth III, Leroy Williams, Richard Grosso, Frnnk Jaworski, Melvin F. Brumfield, Mike Scardina. Second row: W .B. Mccants, Alberto Matos, Riley Donahue, Luong Ngo, John J. PhilJips. Third r<>w: S. Hacker, R. Doody, Frank Coburn, Mike LasDulce, Roy Matteson~ Ed Hantsche. FOWT, 9/26/88-First row left to right: C. Banga, Dennis Jones, Jim Beland, Mel Sison, Bobby "Pit Bull" Milan. Second row: Bill Foley (Instructor), S. Baclayon Jr., Andy Ditullio, Bob Powers, Craig A. Luoto, Preston Lauffer, Leonardo P. Papa. Third row: Kevin Rice, Alan King, G. Matthews, T. Branconi, James Stowell, Christopher J. Derra, Charlie Betz. PUMPROOM MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS, 9/7/88-Left to right: Coy Herrington, B. Hutching, John Orr, George B. Veldkamp, Jim Shaffer (Instructor). RADAR, 9/21/88-First row left to right: Richard Baker, Phil Maquire, Peter Popour, Cheryl Burgess (Simulator Computer Operator). Second row: Julian Saunders, Wallace Cumbest, Paul Grepo, Tom Warner, Jim Brown (Inst.) VARIABLE SPEED D.C. DRIVE, 10/31/88--Left to right: Tom Ball, David B. Veldkamp, Mike Scardina. ~ 16 I LOG I November 1988 COOK AND BAKER-Lori Fencl. �SHLSS course Graduates CANADIAN COOKS, 1017/88-Left to right: Linda Aaqish (Chief Cook), Alvin Patrick (Chief Cook), Bill Eglinton (Vocational Director), Catherine MacDonald (Chief Cook), Winnifred Butts (Asst. Cook), Ken Conklin (Vice Pres. SHLSS), Tracey Brown (Asst. Cook), Zohara Mosih (Asst. Cook), Bill Sidenstricker (SHLSS Steward Inst.), Angela Freeman (Asst. Cook), John Smith (CPR Inst.), Leonore Doucette (Asst. Cook), Lewis Madol (Asst. Cook), Stephane Durocher (Asst. Cook). LIFEBOAT, 8/30/88--First row left to right: Steve Sylvia, Steve Roberts, Jeff Ward, Mike Northrup, Cecil Edwards. Second row: Thomas Earl Davis, Theron Williams, Harry Toadvine, Jerry Beaubien, Daniel Pickelheirner, Ahmed M. Hussain, Ben Cusic (Inst.). ·:.·:.._.,,_)~ --: SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 8/31/ 88-Front left to right: Michael L. Baker, Second row: Leonte R. Cordova, William S. Rose, Kevin Bertel. CANADIAN CHIEF COOKS, 9/9/88--First row left to right: Clida Arrieta, Sandra Parent, Hubert Griffith, Second row: Bobby Clinton (Asst. Vice Pres. of SHLSS), Bill Eglinton (Vocational Director), Jean Sawvagean, John Maynard, Bill Ross (VIP Canada). LIFEBOAT, 9/27/88-First row left to right: B.J. Clemons, Anthony Bryant, David Gray, Elisa Schein, Jack R. Smith, Quinton Caruthers. Second row: Ben Cusic (Inst.), Jerry Galletta, Carl Crigger, Steve A. Soofi, Donald Larsen, Tony Bennett, John Lee Davis. Third row: Royc,e Brown, Steve Ahrens, Carlton Griffin, Lee Collins, Michael Pooler, James W. Donahue III. SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 9/15/88-First row left to right: Steve Roberts, Jerry Beaubien, Eric J. Perez, Wally Lau, Anthony Bryant, Thomas Murphy. Second row: Steve Sylvia, Michael Pooler, Harry Alongi (Inst.) S. Hacker, R.A. Butler, B.J. Clemons, Paul Limback, David Lee Sundling, Jack R. Smith. SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 10/15/88---First row left to right: Billie J, Peoples, William Ford, Darci Williams, Harry Alongi (Inst.), Elisa Schein, John J. Phillips, Second row: James Harper, Christopher Derra, Alan King, T. Branconi, Mel Sison, Luong Ngo, David Niau. Third row: W.B. Mccants, Kevin Smith, G. Matthew, Laurence Gilley, Cari Crigger. TRAINEE LIFEBOAT CLASS #430, 8/30/88--First row kneeling, left to right: Leo Battiste, Joseph Robinson, Asher Liss, Steve Bennett, Jared Parker, Brad Dexter, Geroy Williams, Theodore A. Stack, Second row: Doris Feliceano, Cox Owen, Tim Kosturko, Miguel Rodrigues, David B. Kinard, Matt Holley, Michael Underwood, Matt Ryan, Tim Adams, Brendon Gannon, Kathleen Moxey, Ben Cusic (Inst.), Third row: John E. Copeland Jr., Joseph Letang, Joseph Campbell, John A. Moore. SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 9/19/ 88-Front left to right: Marc Cella, Darci Williams. Second row: William Ford, Donald Peterson, Daniel Keao, Harry Alongi (Inst.). SEALIFT OPERA TIO NS & MAINTENANCE, 10/5/88---First row left to right: C. Banga, L. Papa, D. Jones, Harry Alongi (Inst.), J.A. Galletta, M.F. Brumfield. Second row: J. Scanlon, Eddy Usmany, Michael Pooler, Larry Pittman, T. Townsend, Preston Lauffer, John Blasquez, Steve Soofi, Johnny August. November 1988 I LOG I 17 �1989 Upgrading Course Schedule Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Celestial Navigation Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January - June l989 The following is the current course schedule for January - June 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. April 1 February 29 June 27 July 29 *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). Third Mate January 16 April 14 Lifeboat January 9 February 6 March 6 April 3 May 1 May 29 June 26 January 20 February 17 March 17 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 7 Tankerman May 15 June 9 PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date QMED - Any Rating January 9 March 31 April 17 July 7 Marine Electrical Maint. January 9 March 3 Refrigeration Systems Maint. & Op. April 3 May 12 Refrigerated Containers-Advanced Maint. June 12 July 7 LNG - Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) * Upon completion of course, must take a four-week Sealift Operations & Maintenance Course. Pumproom Maint. & Operations April 3 May 12 Variable Speed DC Drives March 20 April 28 Welding February 6 March 3 May 1 May 26 Diesel Engine Technology February 6 March 3 Electro-Hydraulic Systems May 15 June 23 Hydraulics March 20 April 14 FOWT February 6 March 17 u July 21 June 26 July 21 June Automation Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Steward Recertification January 30 March 6 Bosuns Recertification March 27 May 8 Adult Education Courses Course + All students in the Engine Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular <'.Ourse. High School Equivalency (GED) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 13 May 13 August 14 October 16 December 11 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 11 May 13 August 12 October 14 December 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 11 May 13 August 12 October 14 December 9 Che~k-ln Completion Date Date Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office Assistant Cook for starting date)"' Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office Chief Cook for starting date)* Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office Chief Steward for starting date)"' "' All students in the Steward Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Completion Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1989, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Deck Upgrading Courses Developmental Studies (DVS) January 30 June 5 Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman January 23 March 20 May 15 March 3 April 28 June 23 First Class Pilot (Organized self study) Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Radar April 17 Course ... April 28 *Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). 18 I LOG I November 1988 February 3 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) June 9 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) April 10 April 14 {Offered prior to the QMED Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course February13 March 13 April 10 March 3 March 31 April28 This three-week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. �Diaes~ of Ships llee~inas The following ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SIU receives each month from its ships around the world. LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Transportation Corp.)", September 18-Chairman Robert Schwarz, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Director Steve Miglira, Deck Delegate Leon Pierce, Engine Delegate Patrick Coppola, Steward Delegate Joe Frantini. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $1,616 in the ship's treasury and movie fund. The bosun expressed his opinion that the members of all SIU-crewed ships should be flown out on American carriers instead of on foreign airlines-in the spirit of union solidarity. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. "Everybody really enjoys the pool parties. " Next port: Arun, Indonesia. I~ ITB BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), September 29-Chairman Allan Rogers, Secretary Rudy De Boissiere, Educational Director S. Perdikis, Deck Delegate M. Romero, Steward Delegate Franklyn Cordero. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman asked that headquarters pay attention to the fact that some members who take relief jobs are not completing the full time, forcing the permanent man to return to the ship before his proper vacation is complete. The educational director stressed the importance of taking advantage of the upgrading courses available at Piney Point in order to move up the ladder. "The money is there, so why throw it away." He also discussed SPAD and the need to contribute to that fund. This is an election year "where the issues and the future of the maritime and your jobs" are at stake. Members were urged to call or write their senators and representatives in Washington to let them know that they "are in for a real fight when it comes to the maritime ships and jobs." A special vote of thanks was given to Bosun Allan Rogers, "the best in the SIU." And a special vote of thanks also was given to Chief Steward Rudy De Boissiere and Chief Cook Frank Ccrdero "fer five-star feeding these three months." One minute of silence was ob::ierved in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Staten Island. N.Y. COVE LIBERTY (Cove Shipping), October 2-Chairman John Stout, Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr., Educational Director Wil· !iam Beatty, DecK Delegate Mark Pesola, Engine Delegate Edward Ezra, Steward Delegate Armanda F. Suncin. The steward department sailed short one man, but there were no reports of beefs or disputed OT in any of the departments. The chairman stated that the ship will pay off in Long Beach, Calif. this trip. He relayed a message from the captain that members must have receipts in order to collect transportation . Any problems with that will have to be taken up by the patrolman . The educational director reminded all members that they have the privilege of voting and that they should be sure and do so. They were also advised that with winter approaching , the seas get very rough in the Alaska trade route, "so, if you have a leaking port hole, don't wait 'til your room is full of water to report it." It was noted that a couple of members were not present at the meeting. They were reminded that no beefs are to be brought to the patrolman's attention that weren't presented at the meeting. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk Management), September 25-Chairman George Cruz, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa· tional Director H. Green. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department regarding a delay in sailing. A motion was made and seconded to have the union lobby against any change in the Cf Rs that would require unlicensed seamen to work a mandatory 84-hour work week. It was suggested that all deck showers be painted. The crew appreciates the captain taking the steward's VCR and returning it to the crew. In its report to the Seafarers LOG, Falcon Champion members thank the "Seafarers LOG for its interesting format." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department-and a special thanks went to Chief Cook Hazel Johnson for a job well done. H.H. HESS (TAGS-38) (LSC Marine), September 18-Chairman James Hoban, Secretary K. Erkenbrack, Educational Director B. Young Ill, Deck Delegate Richard Young, Engine Delegate Richard Ramirez, Steward Delegate Gregory Lee. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department concerning penalty rates vs. regular OT rates. The steward department also had numerous beefs concerning proper checking of submitted OT. This has been brought to the attention of the department head and the master. The chairman encouraged the membership to become more involved in the union process and to follow proper grievance procedures. He also stressed the importance of upgrading. The educational director reminded everyone that NA VO has now opened its PACE courses to LSC crew. There is $95 in the ship's fund. Since the purser is not a union member, the secretary will hold and administer this fund. There is to be no smoking during meetings, and crewmembers were asked to be more considerate about picking up after themselves in the common areas of the vessel. The short wave radio for the crew is still unresolved and the drinking fountains on deck are still nonexistent. Of special note is that the month of September saw the promotion of S.A. Terry Royal to 2nd cook and baker. Congratulations! One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Rio de Janeiro. LAWRENCE H GIANELLA (Ocean Ships). September 14-Chairman Pete Hulsebosch Jr., Secretary D.E. Edwards, Educational Director Douglas Turner. No Oeefs or disputed OT. There is presently no money in the ship's fund, but the steward has volunteered to start an arrival pool to generate funds. The repair list which was posted after the last meeting was given to the captain. The crew toaster and GSU sink have been repaired. No action has yet been taken on the galley pressure cooker. The chairman reports that there are two Filipino crewmembers onboard the Gianella. one who relieved a QMED after he was not able to get a relief after trying for two months; the other who relieved an AB who was called home on a family emergency. Neither man is an SIU member. The educational director informed everyone that all deck and engine upgraders will be cross-trained in both departments while at Piney Point. He further said that "it looks like cross-utilization of crews will be the way of the future. " A motion was made and seconded to increase the dental benefits on essential work (not cosmetic work) and increase benefits for eye examinations and glasses. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), September 25-Chairman Lawrence L. Kunc, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director Edward Smith. Deck Delegate Tommie E. Howell, Engine Delegate Karl Benes, Steward Delegate Francis B. Howard. The only beef brought forward is with the QMED being put on day work. This will be brought to the attention of the boarding patrolman at payoff in Houston. There is $168 in the ship's video fund. The secretary noted that "we are all, or most of us, are ready to move ahead with our new leadership, " and offer "nothing but good sailing to the president and executive vice president on their new and hard tasks ahead. " A hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward department and a big welcome to the steward/baker upon his return to the ship. Next port: Houston, Texas. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land), October 9-Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Gary Griswold, Educational Director K. Linah, Deck Delegate M. Rodriguez, Engine Delegate J. Negron, Steward Delegate Stanley J. Krystosiak. No beefs or disputed OT. It was agreed a ship's fund needs to be started so there will be some money with which to purchase movies. Many crewmembers will be getting off this trip and were reminded to leave their rooms clean for the next person. The importance of attending Piney Point was stressed. Upgrading is a way to help both the union and the individual. A motion was made to return to six-month shipping and to allow permanent positions to request relief after 60 days or two roundtrips. In its report to the Seafarers LOG, the Sea-Land Achiever notes that as part of its cargo, they carried an elephant and his caretaker from Livorno, Italy to Elizabeth, N.J. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J. and Norfolk, Va. SEA·LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand), September 7-Chairman Ernest Duhon , Secretary James Wright, Educational Director M.L. Frizzell, Deck Delegate G. Christianson, Engine Delegate J.T. Trauth, Steward Delegate R.L. Maddox. In the engine department there is a discrepancy between the QMED and the bosun concerning duties before and after docking and undocking. Traditional SIU overtime is still being performed by shoreside personnel. This will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. The bosun reminded all hands to check with the patrolman before leaving the vessel. Crewmembers were reminded that the elections are fast approaching and that anyone who hasn't registered to vote should do so in order "to put people in office who will lend an ear to the maritime industry." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. New lounge furniture is to be delivered this trip in Oakland. This vessel usually ties up at 0100 hours and does not pay off until 0700. A suggestion was made to pay off on arrival "so we can get home. As it is, if you go home at 0100 hours, you must return at 0700 for payoff." LNG TAURUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 11-Chairman Robert J. Callahan, Secretary Robert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate Peter C. Pinkerton, Engine Delegate Daniel A. Brass, Steward Delegate Francis E. Ostendarp. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $1,253 in the ship's fund. A discussion was held on the drug problem aboard ships, and the action being taken by the Coast Guard. The bosun emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the various upgrading courses at Piney Point and stressed the need to continue to support SPAD. The bosun mentioned that he is checking into the possibility of obtaining small refrigerators for all unlicensed members. He and the captain will go ashore at the next port and see what's available. The members feel that transportation to and from the vessel should be via an American carrier (for safety's sake and to avoid a language barrier in case of emergency). All departments were given a vote of appreciation. Next ports: Arun, Indonesia and Nagoya, Japan. In addition to the minutes published above, the SIU received official ships minutes from the following ships. BROOKS RANGE GALVESTON BAY GOLDEN ENDEAVOR GROTON INGER LIBERTY SUN OMI WABASH OVERSEAS ALASKA OVERSEAS BOSTON OVERSEAS NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA PONCE PRESIDENT TAYLOR PFC JAMES ANDERSON SEA·lAND CHAU.ENGER SEA-LAND COMMITMENT SEA-LAND CRUSADER SEA-LAND EXPEDITION SEA·lAND EXP ESS SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-LAND INTEGRITY SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR SEA-LAND PATRIOT SEA-lAND PERFORMANCE SEA-lAND TRADER SEA-LAND VALUE SENATOR SGT. MATEJ KOCAK STONEWALL JACKSON STUYVESANT SUGAR ISlANDER LNG VIRGO SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand), September 28--Chairman Alex Cary, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director Frank Hall, Engine Delegate Michael A. Hartung. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The bosun stressed the importance of registering to vote in the upcoming elections. The Enterprise will pay off in Oakland Oct. 5. All eligible members were encouraged to attend upgrading classes at Piney Point, especially for an AB rating . The crew of the Enterprise would like to know what the union is doing to provide catastrophic medical insurance, mentioned some time back. "We have heard nothing on this matter and would like to see some form of this insurance for the membership." Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, December 5 ................. 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, December 6 ................. 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, December 7 .............. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ... ..... ........ Thursday, December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday , December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, December 9 .................. 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, December 12 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, December 13 ................ 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, December 14 .............. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, December 15 ............... 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, December 19 ................ 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, December 23 ................. 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, December 16 ................. 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Friday, December 16 ................. 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday , December 14 .............. 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, December 21 .............. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, December 20 ................ 10:30 a.m. November 1988 I LOG I . 19 - �The Cold Fads About Colds - Sorry to say, but there's still only cold comfort in the cold facts about the common cold. Chilliest fact of all, perhaps, is that medicine-for all its brilliant breakthroughs in many other areas of disease-still can't cure the common cold. Warmest fact, relatively speaking, is that medical science is rapidly piling up information about the hordes of viruses that cause colds, and how to blunt their effects-someday, maybe, even defeat them. Meanwhile, America will continue to suffer a billion colds a year. That's more than three apiece for every individual, give or take a few hundred thousand. Children, on the average, get more than their share-about six ~olds a year per child. And the cost, if you'll pardon the expression, is nothing to sneeze at: $5 billion a year in medical expenses plus sick days off work. Colds are caused by viruses which come in some 200 or more varieties. A single family of contagions called rhinoviruses accounts for about 40 percent of all colds. The other 60 percent are caused by a wide variety of other viruses, including the flu bug. That's what dims the prospects for a single vaccine to combat colds. Those viruses are coming at us in such numbers and in so many disguises. The usual route cold-causing viruses travel is from the nose to the hands, from hands to surfaces, and from those By Phillip L. Polakoff, M.D. Director, Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences surfaces to other noses or eyes, and so on and on. Winter helps the spread of colds, although it's not exposure generally that's to blame, researchers have found. Cold weather makes even healthy noses run more. That can lead to more nose wiping and more chance of spreading cold viruses. Also, in bad weather people tend to congregate more closely inside, increasing the opportunity for contact with cold sufferers. A single sneeze releases between 10,000 and 20,000 virus particles into the air. So, if medical miracles aren't coming to your rescue any time soon, what can you do when you catch a cold? The old advice is still the best so far: Rest, aspirin (or other relatively mild medication), and lots of fluids. Vitamin C in large amounts-a gram or more a day-has been highly touted and a lot of people swear by it. But most studies fail to show any consistent effects. Chicken soup? Don't laugh! A study published in 1978 by a medical research team from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach concluded that sipping hot fluids speeds the clearing of mucous from the nasal passages. Furthermore, hot chicken soup seems to work a little better than plain hot water. Score one for Mom! Some things won't work, so save your money. Antibiotics are no help against a virus. Antihistamines work well against the runny noses and watery eyes of allergies, but seldom help much with a cold. "One thing I would steer clear of are the so-called shotgun remedies with five or six ingredients," says Dr. Ron Finley, an assistant clinical pro- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel thert> has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts hetwecn the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus '"Red" CampbeU Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board S201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georg~ County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time. any SIU 20 I LOG I November 1988 A dose of philosophical acceptance may help, too. After all, if doctors could cure all diseases in a week or so, that would be considered a miracle. So remember, most colds go away that fast all by themselves. SIU on Sabine's Titan ·· . . GHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All memhers should obtain copies o . constitution so as to familiarize themselves ns contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details. then the memher so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submit1ed to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports. specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in acconfance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. fessor of pharmacy at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center. "These really are all drugs, and they all have an effect, so don't subject your body to them unless they will really help." EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc cle~\rly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no memher may be discriminated against because of race. creed, color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any memher feels that he ii\ denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111m111R1111111111111111n1111111111111111n1111111n1111111n1111111n1111111nu11111n1111111111111 patrolman or other Union official. in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemcJ harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estahlished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vesteJ in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Un<ler no circumstances shoul<l any memher pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a memher is required to make a pa} mcnt and is given un official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment. this should immeJi~\tely he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the ahove improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and social interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mike Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �SIU Crew Cited for Heroism Sen. Hollings and Tom Crowley Honored Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) and Thomas B. Crowley, chairman of the Crowley Maritime Corp., were presented with Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) awards last month. Also, the SIU crew of the Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas Corp.) were honored for their rescue of seven people during a Pacific typhoon in 1987. The crew and captain of the Vivian were cited for rescuing seven people who were clinging to bamboo poles in the South China Sea following Typhoon Betty. They battled Force 6 winds and sixfoot waves as several crewmembers took to a lifeboat to pluck the victims from the water. The visibility was so poor the captain had to communicate with the lifeboat via radio. The award said the crew and captain "displayed remarkable seamanship and resourcefulness.'' "We all know the American merchant marine has been declining at a rapid rate, but today we are starting to see a new era develop with cooperation of labor, management and the customer,'' Crowley told the 600 guests at the New York City event. Thomas Crowley Sen. Ernest Hollings He said there was need for new legislation to ''update the carrying out of the policy of our country to trans- port a much greater portion of imports and exports of this country, of which American-flag ships are only handling Y25 of the business today.'' Crowley was recognized for his leadership of Crowley Maritime, a privately owned marine transportation company which was founded by his father at the turn of the century. The company presently has 42 operating divisions engaged in tug and barge work, marine contract transportation, ferry and tour boat services, vessel repair, marine salvage and offshore oil field support, common carrier liner and roll-on/roll-off services. Recently the company has expanded into transatlantic and transpacific liner services, in addition to adding to its overseas services in the Caribbean. The company presently has more than 4,000 men and women employees and offices and agents in some 100 major ports and cities worldwide. Hollings told the dinner guests, "History has demonstrated time and again that a nation's commercial maritime fleet is a critical strategic asset in time of war. Even more important today, however, the U.S.-ftag maritime fleet is in the front line of America's fight to compete in world markets. We neglect that fleet at our peril." Hollings has served on a number of Senate committees and is chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. He is recognized in the Senate as a person who can "make things happen." He has had more major pieces of legislation enacted into law than any other sitting senator and serves on budget and appropriations committees as well as the Commerce Committee. His work as committee chairman includes the responsibility for guiding the committee through legislation which serves to strengthen the American maritime fleet and its worldwide presence and in steering such legislation into law. Similar citations were made to several other ships' crews for their heroism and other acts of bravery at sea. The Admiral of the Ocean Sea award is presented each year following a national poll of maritime industry, labor and government leaders, many of whom served on the National Committee for the event. The United Seamen's Service (USS) has presented the award annually since 1970. Proceeds benefit USS's community services abroad for the U.S. merchant marine, the military and seafarers of the world . . j Guenther Bischoff, 63 Willingboro, N.J. Joined Union 1945 Richard Comstock, 70 Coventry, R.I. Joined Union 1944 Julian Henson, 85 New York City Joined Union 1941 Daniel James, 31, Baltimore, Md. Joined Union 1977 Royal McClintock, 61 Alpena, Mich. Joined Union 1949 Charles Miller, 83 Cleveland, Ohio Joined Union 1958 John Tilley, 67 San Francisco, Calif. Joined Union 1943 Kermit Green, 71 Jacksonville, Fla. Marshall Hawton, 50 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1945 Henry Jankoski, 44 Galveston, Texas Joined Union 1965 Adan Martinez, 44 Metairie, La. Joined Union 1978 Jesse Parrish, 57 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1958 John Turner, 71 Chester, Ill. Joined Union 1964 William Hart 84, Wilmington, Del. Joined Union 1960 Brian Hubbell, 38 New Orleans, La. Joined Union 1971 Robert Lawrence, 40 Portsmouth, Va. Joined Union 1973 George Mattair, 78 Joplin, Mo. Joined Union 1942 Homer Ringo, 78 Gulfport, Miss. Joined Union 1945 Robert Broadus, 64 Mobile, Ala. Frank Camara, 65 San Francisco, Calif. Joined Union 1961 November 1988 I LOG I 21 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority OCTOBER 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ................... 0 10 8 DECK DEPARTMENT 14 0 33 0 19 10 Port Algonac .................. . 0 9 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 19 0 6 0 9 4 Port Algonac ................... 0 4 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 1 0 0 6 7 10 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Port Algonac ................... 0 18 0 25 34 59 55 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York .. ............. Philadelphia ..... . . . . . . . . . Baltimore ...... . . . . . . . . Norfolk .......... . . . . . . . Mobile ................. New Orleans .. ........... Jacksonville ............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ... .. ...... ... .. St. Louis ................ Piney Point ............ .. Totals .......... ....... Port New York ........ . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . - . - . . Baltimore ............... Norfolk .... .. .. . . . . . . . . . Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington .............. Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ................ .. Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 21 59 0 Totals All Departments ........ 41 32 0 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. H"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - Seafarers International Union Directory Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes St. . . . . . .. LOUIS . Piney Point Totals .. • • ' '' o' t f Io o o I POl1 New York ............... Philadelphia ........... ... Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville .......... .... San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico ... ... ........ Honolulu ................ Houston .. . . . - . . . . . . .... St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals ................. 45 1 8 14 13 34 29 38 24 50 9 7 27 0 8 5 8 6 4 11 11 11 11 7 3 7 5 2 6 0 0 5 5 13 4 8 3 3 1 4 3 5 5 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 4 8 8 43 1 2 11 9 22 24 22 14 31 16 12 31 0 2 301 102 65 2 240 27 1 6 1 2 2 14 5 0 0 6 25 6 4 5 0 4 3 1 4 5 6 3 13 8 6 7 1 8 8 0 2 80 0 0 0 2 3 6 4 7 2 2 3 4 1 7 3 3 5 47 0 1 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 89 18 7 2 8 8 7 55 12 12 15 9 2 0 4 5 16 22 15 2 46 3 9 68 7 2 7 3 0 63 29 17 6 53 0 6 4 3 8 7 2 1 52 4 485 2 121 5 54 8 1 1 13 4 13 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex . 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 5 6 0 4 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 0 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Mo ornery St. 07302 9 2 74 (2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 7 16 23 10 15 1 1 6 1 6 1 10 4 13 1 1 23 2 0 4 0 7 59 19 9 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 171 1 7 1 8 1 1 21 2 5 8 3 16 3 0 1 2 3 6 0 0 4 38 13 7 11 3 4 4 0 9 0 2 3 30 5 4 0 3 15 23 0 32 15 1 0 9 0 0 8 17 8 7 17 0 3 135 24 112 16 16 3 1 1 6 12 2 4 3 0 5 9 9 11 New York ............... Philadelphia ..... . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . .. .... .. ...... Norfolk .............. ... Mobile ................. New Orleans ........... Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington ... . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston ................ St. Louis ................ Piner Point .............. Tota s ..... . ........... 9 0 1 81 4 0 4 124 182 Totals All Departments 752 420 1 14 7 1 3 19 15 9 24 11 13 12 9 4 1 0 6 18 6 5 2 161 4 3 3 3 3 1 2 0 2 1 1 9 3 5 3 0 0 1 1 4 46 61 1 8 12 6 16 7 3 7 2 8 4 4 3 0 0 4 0 1 0 12 1 3 32 35 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 13 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 7 2 1 4 1 6 1 3 3 8 4 1 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 i 6 4 0 8 11 4 1 1 27 3 1 8 3 11 3 0 0 0 6 4 31 28 1 0 12 0 0 0 2 5 0 77 1 6 0 13 0 3 156 Port 7 6 9 4 1 5 1 0 169 0 0 4 11 14 11 36 27 44 19 31 7 4 31 0 1 7 3 9 5 11 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 5 1 0 10 5 0 0 4 9 2 1 2 31 294 82 25 6 31 8 0 1 0 2 3 0 4 4 0 8 0 7 0 2 1 1 0 2 34 5 2 5 76 11 2 2 0 65 1 0 11 18 27 6 8 25 0 4 4 3 9 0 40 2 0 13 2 1 35 21 8 0 0 0 0 18 7 0 0 1 22 5 44 15 34 9 6 4 21 9 24 18 18 11 0 3 0 10 1 21 14 28 10 10 3 0 4 84 5 1 2 143 2 0 204 0 1 208 8 224 0 83 242 1 282 343 570 234 318 169 1,248 547 415 3 1 2 1 12 0 75 12 161 12 1 NEW YORK, N.V. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 NEW ORLEA 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 0 2 1 34 5 50 Union St. 02740 (508) 997-54 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 261 1 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 2 2 8 12 102 0 86 424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 4 78-0916 0 11 0 •""Total Registered .. means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 0 "Reoisteree1 on the Beacn ·· means ttie total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of October was down from the month of September. A total of 1,291 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,291 jobs shipped, 570 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 169 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 8,685 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I November 1988 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301 ) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATILE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �'Letter of Commendation ... ' Recently the M/V Paul Buck was engaged in "Teamwork '88," a naval exercise in the North Sea. During inclement weather and rough seas, the officers and crew of the M/V Paul Buck participated in several successful refueling at sea operations. We enclose a copy of a letter of commendation from the Master to the entire crew, noting the key roles of Bosun Alejandro Ruiz-Tirado, AB Joel Lechel, QMED/Pumpman Fred Harris, QMED Richard Parrish and QMED Kelly Mayo [see following letter]. It is our pleasure to also recognize these individuals for a job well done. Letters To The Editor Very truly yours, M.AnneKane Manager, Marine Personnel Houston, Texas 'Winning the Long Battle ... ' I was very glad some months ago to learn through the LOG that WWII merchant seamen were now considered veterans and would be awarded our honorable discharges upon completing the proper documents. This I have done, and am now in possession of my discharge. I am aware of the efforts of all people involved in winning this long battle, and they can't be thanked enough. Like many other former seamen, I am now 63 years old, mostly retir.ed and taking life a bit easier. When I retired my book as an AB in 1946, I asked to be put on the mailing list for the Seafarers LOG. I doubt if I missed reading a single edition since that time, and each time my urge to ship out seems to come right back. Most certainly, I extend my very best wishes for the sm in the future. Sincerely, Richard 'l'. Harrison Bloomsbury, N.J. 'A B.eal Veteran .... Hooray! I'm finally a veteran. I filled out the form I got from the SID, sent it to Washington, D.C. last February, got my discharge the other day. Retired from the SIU in Aug. 1976 with 29 years sea-time in the SIU. Went all through World War II (made two trips to Murmansk, Russia). Shuttled for 7 months in northern China in 1946 and 1947 while the Communist Chinese were ta.king over China. A number of trips to Korea during that war, carrying ammunition, etc. Carried ammunition and trucks to Saigon. Carried grain and planes to Israel during three of Israel's wars. I already knew I was a veteran. Thanks for all the SIU has done for me. Smooth sailing, Edward J. Rogg TO: FM: ATTN: SUBJ: OSI/OPS MASTER, M/V PAUL BUCK PERSONNEL LE'ITER OF MERIT The successful completion of "Teamwork '88" without serious injury or damage was a combined effort of the entire crew. However, the attitude, keen seamanship, and just plain heads up work by seven key individuals formed the nucleus that allowed the operation to be successful. These men were: Louis Hartmann C/M Patrick Phillips 3/M A. RUiZ-Tirado Bosun J.Lechel AB F. Harris Pumpman R. Parrish QMED K.Mayo QMED I would be negligent if I did not acknowledge their efforts and leadership. Please note the same on their files. - Regards, D. M. Hockenberry Master MfV Paul Buck Personals Andrew Julius Batill Anyone having information on Andrew Batill's whereabouts, p1easeconra 0 following addresses: Chamita Apt. 10 La Joya Apartments Espanola, New Mexico 87532 ~~~~~-~~~"""'-f....r-if-M~-t 1700 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe. New Mexico or Alfred William Franklin Please contact your sister, Eleanor Franklin Likmess, at (206) 441-0801. Dayton, x:v. Algol, Altair, Denebola Win Praise ... AB YOU make your final voyage in support of the major exercise Reforger 88, you can be proud of your superior perfo:rmanoe. You have brought credit to the MSC a.no. the U.S. Navy ana enhanced the re1mtat1on of the Fast Seallft Squadron and the merchant marines who so ably sail the TAKRs. Well done. Capt. E.L. Giboson Fast Bealift Squadron Bew Orleans, La. Correction In the special 50th Anniversary supplement of the October 1988 Seafarers Log, Bill Eg1inton was incorrectly identified as a counselor at the Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Piney Point. Bill Eglinton is Dean of Vocational Education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, and has no connection with the ARC. The counselor should have been identified as Bill Eckles. We regret any inconvenience. I - ----~ --- - - DON'T DIG YOUR I OWN GRAVE I a 0 NARCOTICS RLllN YOUR L!FE7 AND CAN END YOUR ir SEAFARING CAR££R [] 0 I I, I I November 1988 I LOG I 23 �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism and Drugs - I II l would~ ~ Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. _Helping a fellow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, .--------------------------------..., i : Md. Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. Addictions Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. l : I 1 1 I : Name · · · · · · · .. · · · · · .. · .... · .. · .......... Book No. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 ; Address . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. (City) (Street or RFD) (State) (Zip) Telephone No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mail to : THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 I or call, 24 hours-a-day, 1301; 994-0010 l I 1 I 1 II I t.--------------------------'·- --------------------------------' 24 I LOG I November 1988 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1988 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SUES TO STOP FINK SHIP BILL SIGNED TO CORRECT FUEL TAX- MEAL PROBLEM MARITIME INDUSTRY NEEDS HIGH PRIORITY, SIU SAYS TO BUSH A DETAILED BLUEPRINT FOR REBUILDING U.S.-FLAG FLEET PRIVACY QUESTION CONCERNS SEAFARERS GOVERNMENT ORDERS DRUG TESTS, LONG COURT BATTLE EXPECTED DRUG TESTING IS WRONG, ILLEGAL AND DEGRADING TO ANY PERSON, UNION OR NOT… MODEL OF NEW SIU BROOKLYN HALL GOES ON DISPLAY FOR MEMBERS COAST GUARD ADDS VETS STAFF SIU AIDS SEMINAR SEEKS AN INDUSTRY POLICY SIU BEGINS AIDS EDUCATION JONES ACT DOES NOT HARM ALASKA’S ECONOMY COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO SINKING OF MARINE ELECTRIC FEDERAL JUDGE UPHOLDS CDS PAYBACK RULE U.S. AND CHINA NEAR BILATERAL SHIPPING PACT WATERMAN SOLD; WILL KEEP SAILING WITH SIU CREWS SEALIFT’S INGER LOADS UP WITH SUGAR TUGS, BARGES HELP KEEP PHILLY BUSY LONE STAR BOATMEN VISIT PORT ARTHUR DEFENSE REPORT-TIME TO REBUILD U.S. FLEET U.S./CHINA MARITIME SIU CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE PORTS THE COLD FACTS ABOUT COLDS 50 YEARS OF SIU PROGRESS TOASTED LINDSEY WILLIAMS, FRANK MONGELLI HONORED AT ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL SEN. 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Drug Rules Draw Withering Fire on Hill Displaying a unified front, the SIU and the maritime industry sharply criticized an administration drug testing proposal for all maritime workers. At a hearing before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee late last month, the SIU presented a joint statement with NMEBA, the MM&P and the IBU. It charged the Coast Guard has not established any cause and effect relationship between possible drug use and maritime accidents, that the program could place a more than $200 million burden on the industry and that it would open the door to massive, multi-million dollar lawsuits. At the hearing, 15 maritime and other organizations opposed the Coast Guard proposals. In addition, most members of the subcommittee lambasted the yet-to-be adopted regulations. The only witnesses testifying in favor of the drug policy were from the Department of Transportation and two of its agencies, Marad and the Coast Guard. The SIU pointed out that the Coast Guard has admitted it has no evidence (Continued on Page 3.) Official Publication ol the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic, Gull, Lakes and Inland Waters District• Al'L·CIO Vol. SO, No. 10, October 1988 Dukakis Calls for 'New' U.S. Maritime Policy Stressing the need to ' 'get the American merchant fleet back under full steam,' ' Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis unveiled a comprehensive maritime plan as the LOG went to press. Dukakis, who has the backing of the SIU and the AFL-CIO, outlined several points which the union and the maritime industry have said are cornerstones to any revitalization of the U. ~ -'fag fleet "Within the first 90 days of my administration, I will convene a conference of leaders from the House, Senate and the maritime industries, together with my administration, to draw up a comprehensive plan to help the maritime industries compete in a global economy. "And I will work with Congress , industry and labor to develop a plan for a cost-effective, military capable fleet of fast sealift and merchant ships. I will also direct the National Security Council staff to help develop, oversee and coordinate a new national maritime policy," Dukakis said. SIU President Michael Sacco said Dukakis ' statement on rebuilding the maritime indus~ry is "an outstanding reaffirmation of long establi hed maritime policy.'' He also said the SIU is looking forward to wo_rking with a Dukakis administration on other important maritime issues, including "existing export controls on Alaskan oil, development of the Arctic National Wildlife (Continued on Page 2.) SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis following the SIU's and AFL-CIO's endorsement of the Massachusetts governor. SIU Blasts Jones Act Waiver Bids by Alaska The Jones Act is under fire, again. Two Senate bills would waive U.S.flag requirements on coal shipments to Hawaii and on passenger service between U.S. ports and Alaska. 'The SIU strongly opposes both of these bills as flagrant violations of the meaning and intent of the Jones Act," SIU President Mike Sacco said in his prepared testimony before the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Along with the SIU, Marad, other maritime labor unions and several U.S.flag operators attacked the two bills, introduced by Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska), at a hearing late last month. When originally introduced, the first bill, S-2728, was intended to allow foreign-flag ships to carry coal between Alaska and Hawaii. The second, S-2729, would allow foreign-flag passenger ships to operate between ports in Alaska and between Alaska and Seattle, Wash. But at the hearing, Murkowski said he intended to reintroduce the legis(Continued on Page 4.) Seafarers made their presence felt on the campaign trail when they joined a crowd of 3,000 to hear Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis in Annapolis, Md. 50 Years Ago the SIU Was Born. Read About the Union's Struggles and Its Victories in a Special 32-Page Anniversary Edition Inside. SIU A&G Election Information-Rules and Sample Ballot-Pages 8-12 �President's Report by Michael Sacco This month's LOG contains a special section commemorating our union's 50th anniversary. It tells a remarkable story-the seamen's struggle for equality. It is a compelling story that reaches out to touch the heart of every SIU member. There was a time, not so very long ago, when American seamen were forced to work for substandard wages under unsafe conditions. There was no such thing as a union hiring hall. In order to ship out, you had to curry favor with cr:mps and shipping agents, and the vessel was a floating plantation. Thanks to the vi ~ ion of giants like Andrew Furuseth and Harry Lundeberg, and the per.'onal sacrifices of thousands of seafarers, today's merchant mariner can hold his head high with dignity and enjoy better wages, benefits and working conditions than at any time since before men and women first set sail. It is incumbent on us who enjoy the present to learn from the past and honor the brave maritime workers who came before us. These were the men and women who achieved legislation to emancipate the seaman from near slavery, who fought on the waterfront to keep the trade union movement free and democratic, who had been on the Murmansk run, transporting the supplies that enabled America's allies to fight off Fascist aggression, who risked their lives during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Their sacrifices in the past are our inspiration for the future. There is a clear chain of events tying today's trainees with the brave men and women who founded this union. Every member and official in the SIU today is a part of the history of the union, and what we do today will have an effect on those who follow. Even during the most difficult periods, the SIU has always progressed. During the past eight years , while the American-flag merchant marine has declined by more than one half, the SIU under the leadership of the late Frank Drozak signed up hundreds of new jobs onboard military vessels, providing job security to thousands of seamen. The union has continually upgraded its servic€s and training facilities. Earlier this month, I was at a groundbreaking ceremony for our new union hall in Brooklyn, which will be serving our New York members and pensioners by next summer. Our union and school have always led the way in providing alcohol and drug rehabilitation services to our members. We are now once again in the forefront by being the first to recognize the severity and importance of the AIDS problem, and are working with the industry to develop a program to effectively deal with the AIDS epidemic as it affects our membership. The SIU has been successful because its membership is an informed membership, willing and able to change with the times. While the only real growth in maritime has been in the defense sector, our members have obtained the skills necessary to man military vessels of all types. Our union has made this commitment possible through opportunities offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Less than half a mile away from the new Brooklyn hall is Greenwood Cemetery, where Paul Hall, the late president of this union, and my dear friend and mentor, is buried. I remember that when the Lundeberg School was still on the drawing board, Paul said the seaman's biggest problem was understanding the challenges facing the maritime industry. Education was to be the key to informing our membership and providing them with the tools to meet those challenges. Paul Hall's spirit still lives on in the hearts and memories of every member, and in the hopes and aspirations of new trainees. He has been often in my thoughts these past few months. We should use the occasion of our anniversary to rededicate ourselves to his vision as we sail toward the 21st century. We owe this commitment not only to our members and their families but to our country as well. It is disgraceful when a U .S.-flag ship pulls into a foreign port utterly alone, with no other stars and stripes in sight. In order to meet our nation's needs and continue to obtain jobs, the SIU must continually be progressive and look to the future. We must continue to change as the industry itself changes. To that end, we will continue to seek cooperation between labor, management and government to help overcome our adversities. We will continue to pursue jobs for our membership in the defense sector and wherever opportunities seem promising. Finally, we will continue to develop benefits and services for our members that will sustain the Brotherhood of the Sea as a source of pride and accomplishment for another half-century. Dukakis' Maritime Policy-''A Positive First Step" (Continued from Page 1.) Refuge and revitalization of the U.S.flag passenger fleet." (See box for Sacco's complete statement.) •'The sealift capability provided by America's merchant marine is essential to our security . . . The United States is a global power-and if we are going to meet our responsibilities around the world, we need the airlift and sealift capacity to get our forces and their supplies to the battlefield, to deter war if we can, and to fight effectively if we must. And we need the security that a healthy U.S.-ftag merchant fleet will provide,'' the Mas- sachusetts governor said. Dukakis noted that in ''the last eight years, the number of U.S.-flag ships has dropped 28 percent, and 10,()00 oceangoing shipboard jobs have gone to foreign competitors. . . . Unless we act soon, this shortfall in sealift will grow even more serious in the next decade. ' ' Dukakis said that along with establishing a comprehensive national maritime policy as president he would: • "Preserve existing programs designed to promote the competitiveness of U .S.-flag carriers in the operation of their vessels. These programs are a cost-effective way to sustai n modern, U.S.fl.ag merchant hips that would be immediately available with trained crews to serve our nation in conflict or crisis. ' ' • As part of a " new partnership" between the merchant marine and the country , Dukakis will ''fully enforce exi ting laws" that provide cargo fo r U S.-ftag ships. • Dukaki ' will pre erve the integ- Executive Board Michael Sacco Pre Joseph Sacco E.-ecUllYC Vrce Pre~r:Jenr .cen' Joseph DiGiorgio Angus " Red " Campbell Socr~t•ry Vice Prel#denl Frank Margiotta Director of Public Relaflons & Publicatoons • ~ Charles Svenson John Fay George McCartney Vice President Va PreSldent Vice PreSldent Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Cattey Vice PreS1dent Vice Pre!Ji.ldeni \!'ice P~wenf Thomas Glidewell Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor AsSOClate Editor 2 I LOG I October 1988 rity of the Jones Act and other laws requiring that passengers and cargo transported in the U.S. coastwise trade be carried on U.S.fl.ag vessels." • He pledged to ·•enforce laws which require the use of American carriers at fair rates when moving government-impelled cargo." • Make sure that parts of the new Trade Act designed to protect U.S. -flag shipping from unfair foreign practices (and in some cases which call for penalties against countries that discriminate against American shipping) will ''be vigorously enforced." • In any negotiations between the U.S. and other countries which could have an impact on the merchant marine, Dukakis will "make sure that its (the merchant marine 's) interests are protected.'' • Dukakis said he would expand the use of the merchant marine to perform peacetime Naval auxiliary functions. Complete SIU Statement on Dukakis' Policy "Presidential candidate Michael Dukakis' statement on rebuilding the maritime industry is an outstanding reaffirmation of long-established maritime policy. It is a positive first step toward revitalizing a strategic industry to our nation's defense and economy. When put into place, it wiU permit the industry to address growth potentials instead of concentrating its energie on enforcement of existing policies which unfortunately has been the case in recent administration . •'The SIU is pleased with this strong maritime position. We look forward to working with a Dukakis administration on a number of maritime-related issues, including the critical necessity of maintaining existing export controls on Alaskan oil, development of an Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and revitalization of a U.S.-flag passenger fleet." Michael Sacco President SIU �C.G. Drug Rules Draw Withering Fire on Hill (Continued from Page 1.) that drug or alcohol use is a major cause for maritime accidents. Yet with few facts to support its position, the Coast Guard proposals would establish pre-employment testing, mandatory-random testing, post-accident testing and reasonable cause testing. In addition, the proposed rules would force the industry to foot the bill for both the· testing process itself and the cost for any rehabilitation programs. It also would override many of the current and successful anti-drug programs established through collective bargaining. Several witnesses charged that the timing of the proposal was keyed to an election-year effort to show the administration is taking a "tough" stand on drugs. 'The industry was given a 60-day comment period in which to evaluate a proposal of such massive proportions. This limited time frame ... was less than adequate for this pervasive and major rule making, leading us to believe that the proposed regulations are politically motivated in an election year,'' said Jim Henry, president of the Transportation Institute. While the Coast Guard could not point to evidence suggesting a major drug problem within the maritime community, other witnesses provided facts showing that the make-up of American crews could actually lead to less drug use than in society as a whole. "At the present time, the average age of licensed crewmembers on our vessels is 45 years old and that of our unlicensed seamen is 51 years. All existing statistics point to the fact that abuse of illegal drugs in this age category is not significant and certainly not a national problem," said William P. Verdon, president of the United Shipowners of America. The drug testing rules would apply only to U.S.-flag ships, even though more than 90 percent of the cargo moving through American ports is carried on foreign-flag ships. Rep. Norman Shumway (R-N.Y.) pointed out that U.S. ships already face unfair competition from foreign-flag vessels. "You are adding another straw on the camel's back," he said. Several government-sponsored, mandatory drug testing plans have been overturned by the courts. Also, employees have filed lawsuits against similar plans. The Coast Guard's proposal will probably fail to "accomplish its goal," said Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N .C.). He said the rules would probably be subject to lawsuits and that ''would set back everyone's efforts against drugs." The rules would ''impose on the private sector and the operator the role of Which Side Are ·You On? surrogate law enforcement officer, responsible for the actions of employees in and out of the workplace, subjecting the employer to possible civil liability actions," said TI' s Henry. Because much of the proposed testing would be done onboard the ships, questions were raised as to the competence and qualifications of those doing the testing and to what that would do to shipboard relationships. "Random testing aboard vessels would create chaos. Who would do the testing? It must be remembered that a ship's. crew is a small, tightly built society with definite levels of authority. The very fabric of this needed structure would be fractured with subordinates taking and administering drug tests of their superior officers," said Verdon. Along with the procedures , the logistics of onboard testing were questioned. How would the samples be stored? Would the testing be done in foreign labs, not under the same rules as American facilities? Would seamen who tested positive in a foreign port be liable for prosecution in that country? The constitutionality of mandatory drug testing was raised. Several groups said that the proposal could have an adverse impact on rehabilitation programs. While most unionized maritime workers have rehabilitation programs available through collective bargaining agreements, the proposed rules do not mandate such programs. Plus the entire cost of any such program would be borne by the industry. While specific legislation to halt the Coast Guard's proposals was not requested, the subcommittee was urged to work with the industry and Coast Guard to come up with a more workable and feasible plan. A Note to Our Readers This special anniversary edition of the Seafarers LOG highlights the SIU' s half-century of history. In order to provide the space 50 years of history so rightfully deserves, several regular Seafarers LOG features have been put on hold until November. Next month we will resume our regular and complete coverage of Inland and Government Services news, dispatcher's reports, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School, final departures and other regular features. Personals Robert Miller Please contact Philip Livingston, c/o Harold Strauss, 3090 Winterbrook Dr., West Pittsburg, Calif. 94565. Larry Vouga Please call Steve collect at (808) 924-1439. Ground Broken For New Brooklyn Hall These groups testified against the Coast Guard's drug testing proposal. • Seafarers International Union of North America • National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association • International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots • Inland Boatmen's Union • Transportation Institute • The American Institute of Merchant Shipping • The American Waterways Operators • United Shipowners of America • National Association of Passenger Vessel Owners • Maritrans Operating Partners L.P. • Rowan Companies Inc. • Offshore Marine Service Association • American Maritime Association • American Civil Liberties Union • National Fisheries Institute The proposals were backed by: • The Department of Transportation • The Maritime Administration • The Coast Guard Vote!!! October 4 was an historic day for the SIU in Brooklyn; groundbreaking ceremonies for a new hall were held. After 37 years at 675 Fourth Avenue, the Union will be moving, but only down the street. The new Fourth Avenue hall will be able to provide more efficient services for the thousands of Seafarers and retirees in the New York area. Pictured above (center foreground, J. tor.) are "Flattop" Koflowitch, SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio, SIU President Michael Sacco, SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, construction consultant Al Casella and Seafarer Robert Gorbea. October 1988 I LOG I 3 �Cruise Ship & Coal Waivers Sought SIU Defends Jones Act From Alaskan Attacks (Continued from Page 1.) lation in the next session of Congress and would expand the bills to cover all coal shipments to Hawaii and passenger sailings from any U.S. port to Alaska. Murkowski's statement underlined one of the main points the unions and other opposition witnesses have stressed time and time again-once the Jones Act door is opened slightly, it's only a matter of time before someone tries to kick it in entirely and repeal the cornerstone of U.S. shipping laws. "After all, if this exception is granted, why not forest products or anything else where cut-rate foreign flags can undercut the U.S. flag? Where do you stop?" asked National MEBA representative Karl Landgrebe. As if to underscore the fear, a rep- NOTICE NATIONAL MARINE SERVICE EX-EMPLOYEES The Union has negotiated a severance benefit settlement with National Marine Service and the following ex-employees of National Marine Service may be due settlement money. If your name appears below please contact in writing: Secretary Joe DiGiorgio, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and provide the following information: I. Name 2. Mailing Address 3. Social Security No. 4. Book No. 5. Job classification 6. Period worked for National Marine Service Benefits will be calculated on the basis of the number of years of uninterrupted service with National Marine. Name R. Azar R. Benoit C. Bryant S. Burnap M.J. Chapman J. Gomez R. Hernandez K. Larsen C. Lovett D. Marcus C. Merryman E. Moore F. Newton G. Pruitte J. Riggs R. Salvaggio D. E. Shubert R. Spangler F. Stanley G. Strickland E. Stringfellow J. White J. Wiley C. Wilson G .R. Williams R.K. Williamson W.M. Wortham Soc. Sec. No. 487-62-4016 438-74-2192 340-30-3539 264-49-2951 437-34-1983 078-50-1040 584-86-6787 536-58-2162 427-74-2872 466-42-8549 429-38-9982 459-56-6788 457-48-6789 494-76-0611 563-17-5731 428-25-3773 240-17-5591 418-92-8091 438-34-1858 455-82-2602 425-44-7154 104-42-2927 492-64-9859 441-38-3014 424-84-5314 587-13-1591 323-60-0442 4 I LOG I October 1988 resentative of the Alaska governor's office said politicians in that state will make every attempt to repeal the entire Jones Act. ''The reasons for supporting the Jones Act have not changed since its passage,'' Sacco said in his statement, "national security and the economic stability of the domestic maritime industry.'' He also noted that the recent report from the presidentially-appointed Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense recommended that one way to counter the decline of the U.S.-fiag fleet is tough enforcement of the Jones Act. ''. . . Cabotage laws are still needed . . . They contribute significantly to providing the ships and merchant seamen required for our national defense and economic security . . . the admin- istration and Congress should resist any attempt to weaken them,'' the commission reported. Alaskan coal mining interests were instrumental in having the coal-to-Hawaii waiver introduced. The islandstate currently imports its powerplant coal from abroad but plans an expansion of its coal use. Of course the Alaskan coal companies want a piece of that pie. They claim there are no U.S. ships available, and if there were, they would be too expensive. But Marad Deputy Administrator William Creelman noted that oceangoing barges are available. Another witness said at least two deepsea colliers could be used in the trade. "Without the Jones Act, the U.S. domestic trades would likely be dominated by foreign-flag vessels, built abroad, manned by foreign workers Seafarers Log Wins Major Labor Press Contest Award The Seafarers Log was once again cited for journalistic exellence by the International Labor Communications Association. The Seafarers Log won the Second Award: General Excellence in a nationwide contest this year in which there were 1,276 entries from 155 labor union publications. In singling out the Seafarers Log for this award, the judges said: "The Seafarers Log is particularly notable for photographs that give it a very human touch. The Log ensures that its readers are not adrift when it comes to important shipping news." This year's ILCA Journalistic Awards Contest judges were: John Barry, former managing editor of the AFL-CIO News; Bob Cohn, contributing editor of Newsweek; Joseph Foote, writer and journalism lecturer; Barbara Griffith, Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Donna Hulsizer, education policy director, People for the American Way; Stuart Kaufman, George Meany Center for Labor Studies; Joyce Murdock, The Washington Post; Bob Rodden, editor/writer Machinists International Union (retired); and Lee White, editor/writer Communications Workers of America (retired). The Seafarers Log staff includes Charles Svenson, editoc Mike Hall, managing editor; and Associate Editors Max Hall and Deborah Greene. and operated by companies that pay no U.S. taxes and owe no allegiance to the United States," Jim Henry, Transportation Institute president said in a prepared statement. In the case of the Alaskan cruise ships, Sacco said a waiver of U.S.flag requirements would "have a chilling effect" on any operator who might have plans to enter the trade. "I would respectfully suggest that in the absence of the Jones Act, no operator would risk competing against foreign-flag fleets, sailing substandard vessels manned by Third World crews paid substandard wages," the SIU president said. No action is expected on either bill before the close of Congress. But if the bills are reintroduced in the next session, the SIU will mount a campaign to protect U.S.-ftag ships and American seagoingjobs. Laker's Daughter To Teach in China Kenneth Shorkey, an AB aboard the M/V Belle River, has reason to be proud. His daughter Carolyn will have the honor of representing the President Carter Center in Atlanta during a five-month trip to China. Ms. Shorkey has been assigned to Qingdao, where she will conduct teacher training in special education for visually impaired children. Thirty Chinese teachers have been selected from throughout China to attend her classes and will then take their newly acquired skills back to their home schools for the blind. A 1970 graduate of Algonac High School, Ms. Shorkey is also a graduate of Michigan State University and received her masters degree in learning disabilities from Georgia State University. Jones Echoes SIU Warning on GATT and Maritime Issues Last month the SIU warned that upcoming GATT talks could result in the opening of U.S. Jones Act trades to foreign-flag ships, if the industry and its allies aren't vigilant (see Sept. LOG). Now, Rep. Walter B. Jones (DN.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has sent his House colleagues a letter outlining the same concerns. others are concerned about. Last year when similar threats were contained in the U .S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, pressure from maritime interests was able to remove those sections. Jones has drafted a resolution, sup- ported by the SIU, calling on the administration not to submit any proposal that ''would in any way consider maritime .activity as being within the scope of' areas covered by the GATT. The Union is closely monitoring the situation. SIU Backs Humphrey There is "no room" in the GATT talks for proposals ''which would encourage entry by the Third World and East bloc vessels into maritime trades now reserved, for security reasons, to vessels of the United States. ''Allowing such participation would ultimately and irrevocably spell the end of the U.S.-flag merchant marine,'' Jones wrote. GAIT, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, is a worldwide trade agreement which covers many areas of international trade. There is some indication the next round of talks on GATT will include maritime services, and that is what the SIU, Jones and Following in his father's pro-labor footsteps, Hubert "Skip" Humphrey is the Democratic candidate for one of Minnesota's U.S. Senate seats. Humphrey (above center) is shown with SIU Duluth Field Rep. Wayne Brandt (left) and Byron Kelley, SIU Great Lakes headquarters rep. �Monthly Membership Meetings FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Management), August 28-Chairman Joseph Caruso, Engine Delegate Paul Moran. No beefs or disputed OT. The deck department reports it finally has a full deck gang-and there's still unlimited OT! The ship will pay off at sea on Aug. 31 . The Falcon Leader's enroute to Bahrain-with a 60-day MSC extension to its contract. The educational director stressed the importance of upgrading at Piney Point. The ice machine is still broken after two months. If it can't be fixed, members request a new one be ordered. The crew received Marianne Drozak's thank-you card for their condolences on Frank Drozak's death. The crew got a donation together and sent it to the SIU for the cancer society. Next port: Bahrain. LNG LIBRA (Energy Transportation Corp.), August 14-Chairman B.B. Darley, Secretary H. Markowitz, Educational Director C. Dahlhaus, Deck Delegate F. Smith, Engine Delegate D. Terry, Steward Delegate G. Taylor. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $1,065.20 in the ship's fund and $134 in the SIU fund . The bosun reported that a letter had been received from headquarters with some answers to previous questions. The letter mentioned better security at the Union halls, gave a job description for an OS, and clarified the question of the chief mate working on deck. The steward reported that this is his first trip on the Ubra. He is happy to see that everything is in good shape and running smoothly. He also thanked the crew for helping keep the lounge and galley clean at night. A vote of thanks was then given to the steward department for a job well done. Next ports: Arun, Indonesia and Tobata, Japan. PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (AMSEA), September 4-Chairman Alvin C. Mccants, Secretary Don Spangler, Educational Director/Engine Delegate M. Sabin, Deck Delegate Howard F. Hare, Steward Delegate Antoinette M. Spangler. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $140 in the ship's fund, and there will be a pilot pool for Jacksonville. The chairman stressed the importance of the no smoking regulation while docked in Jacksonville. Smoking is allowed only in the crew mess-nowhere else (including toc'sles). The ship will pay off in Norfolk and the crew will be laid off prior to a three-week shipyard period. Members might want to make the most of this time by attending the three-day firefighting course. "You will not have to incur any expenses, and you won't have to use any of your vacation time. " Just be sure to save your receipts and submit them to AMSEA for a refund. Members were also reminded that there will be no eating or drinking on deck while in Jacksonville. The Coast Guard will be very strict about garbage going over the side, especially styrofoam cups. A repair list has been posted for everyone on the crew bulletin board. A vote of appreciation was given to the steward department, especially to the two fine cooks onboard. "Each and every meal is too tempting to pass up and our waistlines show it." In its report to the Seafarer's LOG, the Williams says: "Just left the Panama Canal heading East. Passed one of our sister ships, the MN Button in Gatun Lake as they are heading back to the Pacific after their shipyard period." ROVER (Ocean Carriers, Inc.), August 28-Chairman Robert Wilson, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director J. Parkhurst, Deck Delegate Jerry LaDuke, Engine Delegate P. West, Steward Delegate L. Razo. No beets or disputed OT reported. There is $165 in the ship's fund. All communications received aboard ship from headquarters were read. They concerned the ship's movies, bad drinking water, shortage of QMEDs, dying ice machine, Persian Gulf bonus, shortage of American seamen on the Rover, and aJ"ohol abuse aboard American vessels. A topside maintenance report from OCI also was read. Each member has a copy of the new wage and overtime increases, effective Aug. 21. The educational director reminded everyone to be careful when wearing rubbersoled shoes on an oily deck. The Rover still has two foreign men working aboard ship, one AB and one QMED. "Please send us SIU men and we will train them ourselves. The foreign men that come aboard have to be trained, so why not train our own brothers?" Next port: Bahrain. Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date Piney Point .............. Monday , November 7 . . .. . ..... . . . .... 10:30 a .m. New York . . ............. Tuesday , November 8 .. .... . .......... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday , November 9 .. . ........... 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, November 10 . ........... . .. 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ............... . . Thursday , November 10 . .............. 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday , November 10 . ... . .......... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ............... . . Monday, November 14 . . ... .. . . ....... 10:30 a.m. Houston ............. . .. . Monday , November 14 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ........... .. Tuesday, November 15 ........ .. ... . .. 10:30 a.m. Mobile .. . ... . .. ..... . . .. Wednesday , November 16 .... .. . . ... .. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday , November 17 . .......... . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, November 21 ........ . ... .... 10:30 a.m. Seattle ......... . .. . ... . . Friday , November 25 ................. 10:30 a.m. San Juan . . .... . ...... . . .Thursday, November 10 .. . . . ... . . .. .. . 10:30 a.m . St. Louis ............ . ... Friday , November 18 ............. . .. . 10:30a.m. Honolulu ....... .... ..... Friday, November 18 . . . . ..... . ....... 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday , November 16 ........... . . 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............. . .Wedne day , November 23 ............. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford .. . . . ........ Tuesday , November 22 ............ . ... 10:30 a.m. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), July 24Chairman Herbert D. Leake, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Educational Director P. Walker. No beefs or disputed OT. There is about $140 in the ship's fund. The chairman stressed that this is an election year and how important it ts for SIU members to contribute to SPAD. These donations assist in the passage of any legislation that will help the maritime industry. " It is imperative that we pass as many bills in our favor-as soon as possibl&-in order to keep our level of income as high as possible. " The secretary added that it is not only the right, but the duty, of every member to vote. "As union members, we also must assist any politician who may be supporting the maritime industry. Get out, fellow members, and do a little leg work. You meet nice people and learn a lot. After the election you can go to Piney Point and upgrade to a better paying job. You won't be sorry you did. " The steward thanked all hands for helping to keep the messroom and pantry clean. He also gave a vote of thanks to P. Walker, chief electrician, for keeping the galley equipment in working order. The steward department, in turn, was given a vote of thanks for a fine job and a good menu. "This has been a good trip and a good crew." In its report to the Seafarer's LOG, the Sam Houston says: "We would like the LOG to note that the demonstrations put on by members of the crew with survival suits are very good and informative." One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Newport News, Va. ULTRAMAR (A.M.T.), August 14-Chairman K.W. Craft, Secretary D.S. Smith, Educational Director D.D. Dobbins, Deck Delegate G. Khan, Engine Delegate G. Jackson, Steward Delegate D. Camacho. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department and will be taken up with the patrolman on arrival. There is $150 in the ship's movie fund. The chairman reminded all crewmembers to cooperate in keeping the ship in good condition. "There is a lot of work to be done aboard ship and everyone should do their best to maintain and upgrade its condition." A discussion was held on the possibility of closing some of our Union halls and being shipped by phone from Manpower. A vote was taken and all crewmembers voted against such a move, stating that it would mean that there is no longer a need for a union or union officials. It will be discussed with the boarding patrolman at payoff. The educational director reminded all crewmembers to register to vot&-and to support the SIU's political programs by con- tributing to SPAD. The Ultramar is in need of a new ice machine, a refrigerator for the crew's messhall, a new VCR and a new TV. The steward and his department were given a vote of thanks for their fine food and service given during the voyage. Next port: Vancouver, Wash. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ADONIS AMERICAN EAGLE LNG AQUARIUS BAYAMON FALCON PRINCESS 1ST LT. B. LOPEZ LNG LEO LI ERTY WAVE NEDLLOYD HOLLAND NUEVO SAN JUAN OMI CHAMPION OVERSEAS CHICAGO OVERSEAS HARRIETTE ROBERT E. LEE SEA-LAND ACHIEVER SEA-LAND ATLANTIC SEA-LAND CHALLENGER SEA-WO COMMITMENT SEA-LAND CRUSADER SEA-LAND EXPLORER SEA-WO EXPRESS SEA-LAND HAWAII SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-LAND INNOVATOR SEA-LAND INTEGRITT SEA-WD MARINER SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR SEA-LAND PACIFIC SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE SEA-LAND TRADER SEA-LAND VALUE USNS DUTTON USNS STALWART LNG VIRGO INLAND James H. Corder, 62 Jacksonville , Fla. Erik R. Fischer, 65 New York Henry W. Owen Jr., 65 John D. Pennell, 62 New Orleans , La. Houston , Texas Harry Chromiak, 62 Philadelphia, Pa. Walter Hinko, 61 New York Thomas R. Hunt, 61 Philadelphia, Pa. Rudolph J. Jadrich, 62 Algonac , Mich. Wesley A. Kirk Sr., 62 Norfolk, Va. John H. McCormick, 62 Philadelphia, Pa: William Parisi, 63 Gloucester, Mass. GLOUCESTER FISHERMEN Harry L. Frierson, 53 Robert C. Gartman, 65 Mobile , Ala. Duluth , Minn. Donald L. Thompson, 67 Orie A. Wilson, 65 San Francisco, Calif. Mobile , Ala. Wiltz Fontenot, 61 Houston, Texas Osiris E. Martinez, 62 Santurce, P.R. Osiris E. Martinez, 62 John S. Higgins, 68 Santurce , P.R. San Francisco , Calif. Joseph Zeloy, 62 Jacksonville, Fla. John J. Pierce, 60 Philadelphia, Pa. Giacomo Rallo, 50 Gloucester, Mass. Ambrose P. Parisi, 62 Gloucester, Mass. GREAT LAKES John P. Dolan, 62 Algonac, Mich. George J. Finnerty, 61 Algonac, Mich. October 1988 I LOG I 5 �The Seafarers Hany Lurufe6er9 Schoo( of Seamanship Saf:utes tile Seafarers International Union of North America on its Goeden Atmiversary ... 50 prowlyears OJstewardship in protecting tfze fabor interests !2Lmerica$ mercliant seamen 6 I LOG I October 1988 of �' • I •• !.. , -;. 1989 Upgrading Course Schedule .~~·=," .. ~ ~'JJ ., ._,...,,,,, Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for star1ing date) Celestial Navigation February 29 June 27 ~ I Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January - June 1989 The following is the current course schedule for January - June 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship. *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). Third Mate & Original Second Mate January 16 April 14 Lifeboat January 9 February 6 March 6 April 3 May 1 May 29 June 26 January 20 February 17 March 17 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 7 Tankerman May 15 June 9 LNG - (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when ~ attending SHLSS. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date January 9 Completion Date April 17 July 7 Marine Electrical Maint. January 9 March 3 Refrigeration Systems Maint. & Op. April 3 May 12 ~ated June 12 July 7 Course QMED - Any Rating GJntainers-AdvancEd Maint. April 1 July 29 Self Study Safety Course March 31 * Upon completion of course, must take a four-week Sealift Operations & Maintenance Course. Pumproom Maint. & Operations April 3 May 12 Variable Speed DC Drives March 20 April 28 Welding February 6 March 3 Recertification Programs Check-In Date Completion Date May 1 May 26 Course Diesel Engine Technology February 6 March 3 Steward Recertification January 30 March 6 Electro-Hydraulic Systems May 15 June 23 April 14 March 27 May 8 March 20 Bosuns Recertification Hydraulics FOWT February 6 March 17 June 12 July 21 June 26 July 21 Automation Adult Education Courses ourse * All students in the Engine Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Check-In Date Assistant Cook High School Equivalency (GED) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 13 May 13 August 14 October 16 December 11 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 11 May 13 August 12 October 14 December 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 11 May 13 August 12 October 14 December 9 Completion Date Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* * All students in the Steward Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Completion Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1989, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Deck Upgrading Courses Developmental Studies (DVS) January 30 June 5 Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman January 23 March 20 May 15 March 3 April 28 June 23 First Class Pilot (Organized self study) Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Radar April 17 Course April28 *Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). February 3 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) June 9 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) April 10 April 14 (Offered prior to the QMED Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course Februaryl 3 March 13 March 3 March 31 April 10 April 28 This three-week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. October 1988 I LOG I 7 - �Voting Procedures, Sample Ballot, Other Information for 1988 General Election of Officers, 1989--1992 Seafarers International Union Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District S ecret ballots, for the election of officers and job holders for the term 1989-1992, will be available to members of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District of the Seafarers International Union of North America from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. The ballot will contain the names of all qualified candidates as was determined by the Union's Credentials Committee and membership in accordance with the Union's Constitution. The election will be conducted by a mail ballot as provided by the Union's Constitution. Secret ballots, together with self-addressed, stamped envelopes for mailing, will be available to full-book members in good standing at union halls. A full list of cities and street addresses where ballots will be available accompanies this story. Election procedures are spelled out in detail in Article XIII of the SIU Constitution which is printed in this special supplement of the Log. Seafarers may pick up their ba - able to members who believe they will be at sea during the voting period and unable to secure a ballot. Requests for absentee ballots must be made by registered or certified mail postmarked no later than midnight, Nov. 15 and must be delivered no later than Nov. 25, 1988. The requests must be mailed to the Secretary's office at SIU Headquarters in Camp Springs, Maryland. Seafarers requesting absentee ballots are cautioned to include with the request the address where they want the ballot to be mailed. Once he receives his ballot and envelopes, the member's vote becomes completely secret since, after he marks his ballot in secret, he inserts it into the envelope marked ''Ballot,'' seals it and places it into the mailing envelope already addressed to the bank depository, seals the mailing envelope and mails it. Notice On Unopposed Candidates One part of the article of the SIU Constitution which deals with rules for elections concerns the election of candidates who are unopposed for office. The section states that those candidates who are unopposed for any office or job shall be considered elected to that office or job, and that the Tallying Committee shall not have to count the votes for any such candidate. The entire section, contained in Article XIII, Section S(a) of the SIU Constitution, reads as follows: "A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally - lots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, at any of the designated portcity locations from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Mailing envelopes containing ballots must be postmarked no later than midnight, Dec. 31, 1988 and must be received by Jan . .5, 1989. Only full-book members in good standing are eligible to vote. Each member must present his book to the port agent or the agent's designated representative when the member secures his ballot, his ballot envelope and a postage-paid, pre-addressed enveloped in which to return the ballot envelope containing the ballot. When the member receives his ballot, his book will be stamped with the word "voted" and the date. The top part of the ballot above the perforated line will be retained by the port agent. In cases where a member does not produce his book, or where there is a question about his being in good standing or otherwise eli- gible to vote, the member will receive a mailing envelope of a different color marked with the word "challenge," and his book shall be stamped "Voted Challenge" and the date. Absentee ballots will be avail8 I LOG I October 1988 While he must sign his name on the first line of the upper lefthand corner of the mailing envelope, and print his name and book number on the second line, the secrecy of the ballot-which is encased in an unmarked ballot envelope-is complete. No ballot will be opened for counting until all envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelope removed intact, and all ballot envelopes mixed together. In no way will there be any connection between the mailing envelope-containing the member's name-and the ballot envelope or the ballot itself. Ballots will be counted by a rank-and-file Union Tallying Committee consisting of two members elected from each of the Constitutional Ports. They will be elected in December. I - completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change.'' �NOTICE OF 1988 ELECTION FOR ELECTION OF 1989-1992 OFFICERS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA· Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Election will be conducted by secret mail ballot. Ballots may be obtained at the following locations from 9:00 AM. to 12 Noon, Mondays through Saturdays, excluding holidays, during the voting period. The voting period shall commence on November 1st, 1988 and shall continue through December 31st, 1988. VOTING LOCATIONS 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 NEW YORK DETROIT-ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, Ml 48001 NORFOLK 115 Third Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 PHILADELPHIA 2604 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 PINEY POINT Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 HONOLULU 636 Cooke Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce Street, Houston, TX 77002 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL 36605 SEATILE 2505 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116 630 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 WILMINGTON 510 North Broad Avenue, Wilmington, CA 90744 NEW ORLEANS Piney Point, MD 20674 PUERTO RICO 1057 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 16, Santurce, PR 00907 (SANTURCE) SIU Constitution Rules on Election Article XIII Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Port Employees Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2 (b) of this Article. any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Port Employee , by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary at Headquarters, or sending a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary at the address of Headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing addres (c) His book number. (d) The title of the offfice or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Port Employee. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a vessel, he shall notify the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form. signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past. have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or lll of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes ... Dated .................................................. . Signarure of member Book No. . ............................................. . Printed forms of 'the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact. legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice . he shall. in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full boak member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provi~ions of this Article as they are set forth herein relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provision the responsibility, if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach Headquarters no earlier than July 15 and no later than August 15 of the election year. The Secretary is charged'\Vith safekeeping of these letters and shall tum them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year at the Port where Headquarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book members in attendance at the meeting with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Port Employee, or candidate for office of the job of Head- quarters Representative, Port Agent or Port Employee, shall be eligible for election to this Committee except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. Jn the event any Committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-President or the Secretary, in that order, calls a special meeting at the Port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked ''qualified'' or ''disqualified'' according to the findings of the Committee . Where an applicant has been marked " disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes and then posted on the bulletin board in each Port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in Headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the Committee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section t of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing their reasons for such disqualification by air mail. special delivery. registered or certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section l(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each Port where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The Committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in this Constitution and still reach the Ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election . (d) A majority vote of the membership shall. in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to overrule any disqualification by the Credentials Committee in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Port Employee has met all the requirements of Section 1 (a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the Port affected is located. If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that Port is located, the balloting period in such Port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, ·o n the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the Ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary shall insure the proper -and timely preparation of ballots without partiality as to candidates or Ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the Ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern commencing with the most northerly Port of the Atlantic Coast, following the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly Port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of Ports is exhausted. Any Port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be no write-in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the Secretary shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding paragraphs ~ and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number l. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount. sent thereto, shall be maintained by the Secretary who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mailing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the President in the manner provided by Article X. Section 1, of this Constitution . In the upper left-hand comer of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line immediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the Secretary shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identical with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope, in bold letters, the word, "Challenge." The Secretary shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon. at the top thereof. the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical columns designated date, ballot number, signature full book member's name, book number and comments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the above five columns. The Secretary shall also send a sufficient amount of envelopes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand corner, the name of the Port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words. "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received to insure that the amount sent, as well as the number thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary shall prepare a file in which shall be kept October 1988 I LOG I 9 �SIU Constitution Rules on Election memoranda and correpondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspe~tion of the same at the office of the Secretary and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such Port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representative. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the prepaid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mailing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand corner on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand comer print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears to vote and is not in good standing or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Challenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed .by the members that day together with the numbered perforated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all Ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with ·mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same to the Secretary at Headquarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absentee ballot under the following circumstances: while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a Port in which a ballot can be secured during the time and period provided for in Section 3 (a) of this Article or is in an accredited hospital any time during the first ten ( J0) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall contain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be postmarked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the Secretary at Headquarters and must be delivered no later than . the 25th of such November. The Secretary shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot . The Secretary, if he determines that such member is so eligible, shall by the 30th of such November, send by registered mail, return receipt requested. to the address so designated' by such member, a "Ballot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing envelope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the Secretary determines that such member is ineligible to receive such absentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the aforementioned ballot with accompanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the race thereof the w·oros .. Challenged Absentee Ballot. .. The Secretary shall keep records of all of the foregoing. including the reasons for determining such member· s ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The Secretary shall send to all Ports the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately subsequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the penod for · 10 I LOG I October 1988 securing ballots, the Port Agent in each Port. in addition to his duties set fonh above, shall deliver or mail to Headquarters by registered or certified mail. attention Union Tallying ~ommittee, all unused ballots and shall spe1;ifically set forth by serial number and amount the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 20 full book members. Two shall be ·selected from each of the 10 Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, Detroit-Algonac, San Francisco, St. Louis and Piney Point. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year or, if the Executive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the aforesaid Ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Employee, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Port Employee shall be eligible for election to this Committee except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into Port totals. The Union Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on challenged ballots and then tally those found valid utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the Port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that Port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the Port in which Headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lo<;iging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the Port in which Headquarters is located shall be similarly reimbursed, except for transportation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at ten. The Committee, but not Jess than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from the depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee, except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of.the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefor shall be elected from the appropriate Port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible . (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary no later than January 31st immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received , each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on he bulletin board in a conspicuous manner and notify the Secretary, in writing, as to the date of uch posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting which shall be the March regular membership meeting immediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation notify the Secretary at Headquarters, in writing by certified mail, of the same. se' ' ,1g forth his name, book number and the details so that appropriate corrective action. if warranted, may be taken . The Secretary shall expeditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed violation, take such action as may be necessary, if any, and make a report and recommendation. if necessary. a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tallying Commiltee for their appropriate action, report and recommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the Secretary at Headquarters to be received no later than the February 25th immediately subsequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the responsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary no later than such February 25th. The Secretary shall forward copies of such written protest to all Ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full book member's name. book number. and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recommendation of the Union Tallying Committee, including but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the Secretary as provided for in Section (e) immediately above shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event the special vote shall be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in Section 3, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in Section 3. The Election Report Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Jobholders. (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwith landing that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their report that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Headquarters Representathe, Port Agent or Port Employee. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their re pective offices and jobs and assume the duties thereof at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section I . This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume ' office the provisions of Article X, Section 12 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership . Section 7. The Secretary is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots. as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. �VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st, 1988 THROUGH DECEMBER 31st, 1988 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS-In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein, your vote for such office will be invalid. MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. ~71 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Vote for Five PRESIDENT Vote for One 1 D 2 D 11 Michael Sacco, S-1288 12 D Byron Kelley, K-12039 13 D Carl Peth , P-755 14 D Robert Pomerlane, P-437 15 George Ripoll, R-708 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Vote for One 3 D Joseph Sacco, S-1287 D 16 Joseph DiGiorgio, D-2 D 17 18 0 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Vote forOne 6 D 19 D Trevor " Robbie" Robertson, A-723 20 0 Robert Selzer, S-1258 21 CJ 22 0 23 D g 24 John Fay, F-363 0 SAN FRANCISCO PORT AGENT Vote for One 32 0 Donald C. Anderson, A-5244 SAN FRANCISCO PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for Two 33 0 34 0 35 D Harry L. Dennis Ill, D-5377 Thomas J. Fay, F-514 Gentry Moore, M-8001 Ted A. Tolentino, T-486 ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT Vote for One David Heindel, H-1443 David M. Carter, C-12088 ST. LOUIS PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One Kermett T. Mangram, M-2394 37 0 Jesse Solis, S-8001 DETROIT-ALGONAC PORT AGENT Vote for One BALTIMORE PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One 39 0 Richard "Dick" Gordon, G-943 40 William G. Truax, T-715 James P. McGee, M-5945 26 0 D Jack Allen , A-674 DETROIT-ALGONAC PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One MOBILE PORT AGENT Vote for One Roy A Mercer, M-25001 Frank Gill, G-8002 38 0 25 D 0 D Allen P. Raymond, A-670 0 VICE-PRESIDENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES Vote for One 10 31 BALTl MORE PORT AGENT Vote for One VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Vote for One Dean Corgey, C-5727 HOUSTON PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One PHILAOELPHIA PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One George McCartney, M-94S D D 36 0 VICE·PRESIOENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST Vote for One 8 30 PHILADELPHIA PORT AGENT Vote for One Thomas L. Glidewell, G-467 0 Nick Celona, C-1578 HOUSTON PORT AGENT Vote for One James A. Martin, M-5290 Augustin "Augie" Tellez, T-764 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST Vote for One 7 29 D NEW YORK PORT EMPLOYEE Vote fo T o Jack Caffey, C-1010 Ray Singletary, S-2260 NEW ORLEANS PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One NEW YORK PORT AGENT Vote for One Angus Campbell, C-217 0 28 D Hom, Kwong Jin , H-8002 D Edward " Edd" W. Morris, M-1358 NEW ORLEANS PORT AGENT Vote for One PINEY POINT PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Vote for One 5 D 27 D PINEY POINT PORT AGENT Vote for One SECRETARY Vote for One 4 Leo Bonser, B-1193 Leo Cronsohn, C-801 D MOBILE PORT EMPLOYEE Vote for One George Vukmir, V-269 41 0 Andrew J. Goulet, G-1221 42 0 M. Joseph Sigler, S-2101 PROPOSITION Are you in favor of amending the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, in accordance with proposed amendments outlined in the resolution mailed to you which included revisions in the title and duties of the offices of Secretary, Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and Vice-President Government Services; expanding the location of the Union's Headquarters to include Camp Springs, Maryland; deleting the position of port employee and establishing six assistant vice president positions; providing the Executive Board with the authority to change the number of constitutional ports; changing the Quarterly Financial Committee to an annual one; as well as making multiple housekeeping constitutional changes; all to be accomplished within six months from the date of certification by the Union Tallying Committee? YES D PLACE "X" IN BOX OF YOUR CHOICE NO D October 1988 I LOG I 11 - �Complete Text of Ballot Propositions Whereas, the Executive Board of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, met on March 24, 1988 to discuss the current needs and conditions of the Union, its membership and the maritime industry in this country; and Whereas, among their discussions and deliberations was the subject of proposed revisions in the Union's Constitution which would enable the Union to function more efficiently and to continue to fulfill its obligations to the membership; and Whereas, the recommended changes included: providing the Union's President and Executive Board with the authority to determine the number and location of constitutional ports; providing the President with the authority to open and close other port offices as needed; clarifying that the Headquarter's office includes Piney Point and Camp Springs, Maryland; deleting the position of port employee; establishing the position of assistant vice-president; changing the title of several existing positions to cor:lform with their responsibilities and changing the Union's auditing procedures from a quarterly to an annual review; and Whereas, the Executive Board, understanding that the proposed changes will need time to implement, suggested that the amendments, if approved by the membership, become effective six (6) months after their passage; and Whereas, the Union's Executive Board unanimously concurred on all proposed constitutional revisions, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: THE FOLLOWING CONSTITUTIONALLY ADOPTED PROPOSITION, TO BE VOTED UPON, IF ADOPTED, WOULD AMEND THE CONSTITUTION AS FOLLOWS: PROPOSITION Amend Article VII, Sections 1and 2 to read as follows: ··section 1. This Union and all Officers. Assistant Vice-Presidents, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents. and members shall be governed in this order by: (a) The Constitution (b) The EKecutive Board (c) Majority vote of the membership Section 2. The Headquarters of the Union shall be located in Camp Springs, Maryland and Piney Point, Maryland or at such places as the Executive Board may determine from time to time. The Headquarters officers shall consist of a President, an Executive Vice-President. one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. one Vice-President in Charge of the West Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of Government Services and Fishing Industries and one Vice-President in Charge of the Southern Region, Great Lakes and Inland Waters." Amend Article VIII to read as follows : Officers, AsSistant Vice-Presidents, Headquarters Representatives and Port Agents "Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President. an Executive Vice-President. one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary· Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast , one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the West Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of Government Services and Fishing Industries, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Southern Region, Great Lakes and Inland Waters." "Section 2. Assistant Vice-Presidents, Port Agents and Headquarters Representatives shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution ... Amend Article IX, Section 1(2) to read as follows: (2) Annual Financial Committee Amend Article X, Section 1 (e) to read as follows : " (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership and the Executive Board, the President shall designate the number and location of a// Ports, the jurisdiction , status and activities thereof, and may reduce and/or relocate such Ports, and may reassign Vice-Presidents, Assistant Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer without reduction in wages. He may also reassign Headquarters Representatives and Port Agents to other duties without reduction in wages . Where Ports are opened between elections. the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President may designate. in the event of the incapacity of any Headquarters Representative or Port Agent, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of Ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives and Port Agents which are to be elected . He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse. a regular office thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed. except that the President may. in his discretion. postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership." Amend Article X, Section 1(j) to read as follows : "(j) Any vacancy in any office or the Job of Assistant Vice-President, Headquarters Representative or Port Agent shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for by !hrs Constitution." Amend Article X, Section 3 to reflect the change in title in the office of Secretary to Secretary-Treasurer. Amend Article X, Section 4 to read as follows : " Section 4 . Secretary-Treasurer The Secretary-Treasurer shall pe11orm any and all duties assigned him or delegated him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union, setting up. and maintenance of. sound accounting and bookkeeping systems ; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection . safeguarding. and expenditure of all Union funds. Port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each annual period, a detail~ report of the entire Union's f1n.ancial operations and shall submit the Annual Fi.nancial C°"!mittee_ .report for the same period. The SecretfJry-Treasurer ·~ report s~all be prepared by an independent certified pubhc accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees . The Secretary- Treasurer shall be responsible for the tlmely f1hng of any and all reports on the operatrons of the Union. f1nanc1al or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. The Secretary-Treasurer with the af'proval of the President shall employ a person who by profession and/or employment shall qualify to perform the functions and duties of a Comptroller. Such person shall be_responsible for the m~intenance, safeguard and verification of the Unions financial affairs and recor~s under the supe~ision and direction of. the Secretary- Treasurer. The responsibility for sue~ functions shall be that of the. Secret~ry­ Treasurer notwithstanding the delegation to such Comptroller. In order that he may properly execute his respons1b1ht1es, he 1s hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting , or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Union Tallying Committees. In addition , he shall make himself and the records of his office available to the Annual Financial Committee." .Amend Article X, Section 8 to read as follows : . . . "Section 8 . Vice President in Charge of the Southern Region, Great Lakes and Inland Waters The Vice-President in Charge of the Southern Re!JiOn, Great Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a r:nember of the Execl;Jtlve Board and shall be entitled to C?St on~ vote !n that ~y . . .. He shall supervise and be responsible tor the activities of all the Ports and the personnel thereof m the Southern Region, Great Lakes and Inland Waters 1ncludmg their orgamzmg act1V1t1es. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary., subject to approval of the Executive Board." Amood Afflclg x, SgctJon g to maa as follows : "Sgction 9 . VicQ-Prgsidgnt in Char9g of Government Services and F1shin!J lndustnes. . . . The Vice-President in Charge of Government Services and Fishinq Industries shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote 1n that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of the Urnon i_n . the representation of individuals employed in fishing industries and _civilian seamen employed by the federal government including but not limited to the negotiation of the collective bargaining agreements. processing wievances and the adm1nislrahon of collective bargaining agreements and shall direct the act1v1t1es of the Union personnel assigned to him by the President and carry out such other funct10 s as e President may assign to him from time to time. · • Amend Article X by adding a new Section 10 to read as follows : "SeGtion 10. Assistant ViGe-President. . . . . . . . . . There shall be six (6) Assistant Vice-Presidents as follows: Assistant Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Assistant V1ce-Pres1den_t m Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Assistant V1ce-PreS1dent m Charge of the Gulf Coast; Assistant Vice-President in Charge of the West Coast; Assistant Vice-President in Charge of the Southern Re~pon, Great Lakes and ln!a.n_d Waters; and As_s1stant V1ce-Pres1dent m Charge of Government Services and_F1sh1r!g Industries. Each Assistant ViGe-President shall work with and under the direction of the appropriate Vice-President. He shall assist, as dtrected, m all activities of the approprtate V1ce-Pres1dent and shall be responsible to such V1ce-Pres1dent. Amend ArtlGle X by renumbering the ex1:;ting oeGt1on 70 to be 11. Amend Article X by renumbering the existing Section 11 to be Section 12 and to read as follows : " SeGtion 12. F'ort Agents. . . . . (a) The Port Agent snail be in dire¢! eharqe of the administration of Union affairs in the Port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the Area Vice-President. nstitution. the policies of the Union. and the rules adopted by the Executive Board . and by a ma1or1ty vote of the membership. Wherever there (b) Me shall , within tM 1urisd1ction of his Port, M msponsible for the 1mforcgment and execution of the Co_ are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Port action. the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. c;) He :;hall be prepared to ac;c;ounl. financially or otherwi:;e, for the activihea of his Port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of tM area i_n Whi_ch his Pon is located, or_ by the Secretary-Treasurer. d) In any event, he :;hall prepare and forward to the Secretary-Treasurer a weekly financial report showing ! in _detail, weekly income and expenses and complying wrth.. all other accounting d1rect1ons issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. e) TM Pon AgMt sl'lall i!M19nate wn1cn members at tM Port may serve as mpresentanves to otner organizanons. ar1111a11on with which has been properly authorized. lvntJnd Art1cl1J X by deleting the exi:;ting Section 12, Port £rr.ployees. lvnend the firat two paragraph:; of Article X. Section 13 to read a::; follows : " Section 13. Executive Board . The _Exec1.1tive Board shall consist of the Presiderit. the E~ecutiye Vice· President. the Vice-President in Charge ~f Coi:itracts and Contract Enforcement . the Secretary- Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast Area, the Vice_Pre:;rdent in Charge of the Gulf Coa:;I Area . the V1c;e-Pre:;1dent 1n Charge of the West ~ast Area. the .V~ce-Pres1dent m Charge of the Southern Region. Great Lakes and Inland Waters . the Vice-President m Charge of Government Services and f:i~"'"9 lflfJU§tfll~§, al'ld tl'le National D1re¢tor lor chief executive officer) of each :;ubordmate body or _d1v1:;1on created or chartered by the Union whenever :;uc;h :>ubordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has m;;unt;unoo th:;it mgmbgrshrp for not lm:s than thrng (3) months . Such National Director (or chief Gllecut1ve officer) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. The Executive Board ::;hall m~et no less than twice each year and at such tim~s as the President and/or a majority of the Executive Board may direct. The President sMll be chairman of all Executive Board meetings unlgss absent. in which case tl'le Ellecut1ve Board shall.designate the chairman .. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled lo caat. one vote in that body. Its dec_ision :;hall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the dut¥ of the Executive Board to de_velop policies. stra~eg1es and rule~ which will advance and protect the interest and welfare of the Union and the members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer or, in his absence, an appointee of eetings . The Exec1,1tive Board shall determine per. capita t~ to be lev_ied and !)!her terms ~nq conditior:is of affi.fiation for any.group of workf!rS desiring affiliation : The Executive the Execulrve Board, lo ke_ep ac;curate m1nut~s of all. Exec;ut1ve _Board m_ Board may direct the adm1n1strat1on of all Union affairs, properties, pohc1es and personnel 1n any and all areas not otherwise spec1f1cally provided form this Conslrtulron. Notwithstanding the foregoing . the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting prov1doo all members are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision theron is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board ." AmeneJ Affl~le X, Section 14(a) to read as follows : " (a) 1:he term "dgl~ates ". shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with Frovisions of this Constitution to attend the Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The foll(!wing. officers . and io!? holder~ . upo!1 their election to office or job shall. during the term of their office or job be delegates to al Conventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America in the following order of priority: President; Executive V1ce-Pres1dent; V1ce-Pres1dent m Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the West Coast; V1ce-Pres1dent m Charge of the SouthtJrn RtJg1on, Grear LaktJS and Inland Waters ; Vice-President tn Charge of Government Services and Fishing Industries; Assistant Vice-Presidents· Headquarters Representatives with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership: and Port Agents with prionty to those most senior in full book Umon mlJITlbgrship... ' ' Armmd ArtiCIQ X, SIJCtion 1!'J(C) to road a!l 10llOWS'. " (c) Annual Financial C001mitte1J. 1. The Annual Financial Committee. shall make an examination for each annual period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations . Members of this Committee may make dissenting reports. separate recommendations and separate f1nd1ngs. 2. The findings and recommgnaations of this Committeo shall oo completed within a roasonable time atter tM election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all Ports, as set forth herem . 3. All officers. Ui;iion perspnnel and member~ are responsibl@ for complying with ;ill demands m;ide for records. bills. vouchers . receipts . etc .. by the said Annual Financial Committee. Thg Committgg shall also have available to it the services of the · independent cert1f1ed public; ac;c;ountanl::i retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said rePort :;hall be as determined by a majority vole of the membership. 5. The Annum Financial Committee shall consist of $~Yen (7) full IX><>I< members in good standing to be elected at Headquarters. No .Officer, Headquarters Representative or Port Agent shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members s~:;iU t>e electQd at the mgular Headquarters mGet1ng designated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event such regular meeting cannot be held for lack of quorum, Headquarters' Port Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for. t~e election of Commmee memfl@rs to serve on the Annual Financial Committee. On the day following these elections and continuing until the Committee has completQd its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the ex1st1ng AB Seaman standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid less than eight (8) hours per day. They snail be furmshQd room and board during tho pariOd they are parforming their duties. In the e,vent a Commmee member ceases to act. no rgplacgment ngQd t>e glectoo unless therg arg less than three (3) Committee members . in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for Committee members shall be held aB provided above for such number of CA:>mmittee members as shall be necessary to constitute a Committee of not less than three (3) members in good standing ... Amend Article XI. Section 1 to read as follows : "Section 1. The following elected officer:; and job:; :;hall be held for a term of four years ; except the term of officers and jobs elected in balloting conducted in 1975 shall be for five years: President, Executive Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, V1ce-Pres1dents. ASS/Stant V1ce-Pres1dents. Headquarters Representatives. Port Agents. The term of years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII. Section 6(b) of this Constitution ." Article XII shall havg its titie and the first sontoneo of Section 1 amended to read as follows : "Ou~lifications tor Officers, Assistant Vic1J-Prgsid1Jnts, HeadquarttHs Representatives, Port Agents and Otl'ltJr Elective Jobs. Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligibl@ to be iii candidate for. and hold. ;my office or thg job of Assist;;mt Vicg.Pr1Js1dent, H1Jadquart1Jrs Reprgsgntative or Port Agent prov1dgd:" Article XIII sh:;ill have its titlQ amended to read as follows: "Elections tor Officern, JWsistant Vice-P1e~idents, Headqua11e1s Representatives afld Poff Agents" In addition, _Article XIII, Section~ 1 through 7 inclu:;ive. :;hall be amended by changing the office and title of Secretary to read Secretary· Treasurer wherever the term Secretary appears. by deleting all refe~ence to Port Employee and by inserting the off1ee and title of Assistant V1ce-Pres1dent wherever the term Port Employee had appeared. Article XIII. Section 4(b) shall be amended by exp;;mding the Piney Point Port location to "Piney Point- Camp Springs ... Article XIV. Section 1 shall oo amendoo by deleting the referenee to Pon EmployM and inserting the position of Assistant Vice-President. Anicte XXlll, Sect10n 1 Shall l:>G amended by expanding the Piney Point Port location to "Piney Point - Camp Springs". Article XX/V, Suc;tion 8 :;hall be amended to read a::; follows : "Seetion 8. The terms "this Constitution" and "thia amended Conatitution" shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939. as amended up through January, 1989." Amend Article XXV, Section 3 by changing the office and title of Secretary to read Secretary-Treasurer. These amendments, if approved, shall become effective within six months from the date of certification by the Union Tallying Committee. ~ 12 I LOG I October 1988 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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DRUG RULES DRAW WITHERING FIRE ON HILL DUKAKIS CALLS FOR 'NEW' U.S. MARITIME POLICY SIU BLASTS JONES ACT WAIVER BIDS BY ALASKA JONES ECHOES SIU WARNING ON GATT AND MARITIME ISSUES VOTING PROCEDURES, SAMPLE BALLOT, OTHER INFORMATION FOR 1988 GENERAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS, 1989-1992 SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES & INLAND WATERS SIU CONSTITUTIONAL RULES ON ELECTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 10 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/b0cfb87f1102dd2bda6aa7ab79b14f86.pdf 39ba0629e01abec73daf221cfd6f92c5 PDF Text Text Security October 15 1988 In Uniry OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO "You can put me in jail, but you cannot give me narrower quarters than as a seaman I have always bad. You cannot give me coarser food than I have always eaten. You cannot make me lonelier than I have always been. " "Tomorrow Is Also A Day" -Andrew Furusetb -Andrew Furusetb The Seaman's Struggle for Equality 'There is also the dignify that comes to him who stands on bis own two feet, looks the world in the eye and takes on all comers in the battle for what be might believe is just. " ''We Have To Educate The Whole Person" -Tribute to Harry Lunde berg ''Politics Is Porkchops" -Paul Hall -Paul Hall "You can have the best contract in the world, but ifyou don't have any work, it doesn't mean a thing." -Frank Drozak SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Few, if any, of the gains of the past 50 years would have been possible without the seamen's hiring hall (51 Beaver Street). "Bloody Thursday" reinvigorated the seamen's movement. Introduction: SIU Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary T In 1938, Harry Lundeberg, center, received a charter from the American Federation of Labor to form a new international seamen's union, the SIUNA. he SIU is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The union was born during the Great Depression, one of this nation's darkest periods. War clouds were gathering over Europe and Asia. Despair and poverty still stalked the globe nine, long years after the Stock Market Crash of 1929. The American labor movement was split into two hostile camps. Conditions for seamen and many other workers remained intolerable. Yet there was hope . The New Deal had given workers a mechanism to make their voices heard. Industry by industry, workers were being organized on a scale never before imagined. The A&G District Was Called the SIU From the beginning, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIUNA was known simply as the SIU. It was not an easy birth. The new union had 500 members, few resources and only nine-contracted companies. Since then, the small, struggling affiliate that Harry Lundeberg established has become a powerful force in the labor movement. The SIU now represents a wide spectrum of workers: fishermen, cannery workers, tug and barge workers, service employees, office workers, wire and rope workers, and many, many more. The SIU's Story Dates Back Hundreds of Years October 15, 1938 On October 15, 1938, at a convention in Houston, Texas, the American Federation of Labor presented Harry Lundeberg with a charter to form a new international seamen's union, the Seafarers International Union of North America (SIUNA). Lundeberg was already head of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, a union of West Coast sailors which traced its origins back to 1885. Morris Weisberger, a top Lundeberg aide, took a month's leave so he could go to New York to help set up operations for a separate, autonomous affiliate of Atlantic and Gulf seamen. A skeletal structure was already in place. An interim charter for the new international had been issued in 1937. Robert Chapdelaine had been named acting The Wall Street Strike of 1948. Members of the SIU have consistently supported their fellow trade unionists. 2 chairman. The interim union didn't even have a name. It had a number: AFL Seamen's Union 22124. Matthew "Duke" Dushane was the acting chairman of ~he new A&G District. John "Whitey" Hawk was in charge of the Atlantic Region; Matthew Biggs headed up the Gulf Coast. At first there was little interaction between the two regions. Members shipped out on either a Gulf or an Atlantic Coast book. That wouldn't change for a number of years. Still, the seaman's age-old struggle for equality and justice lies at the core of the union's existence. It has a universal appeal that speaks to the experiences of all Americans. At its most basic level then, the history of the SIU is the story of a group of workers who used the labor movement to achieve equality under the law and dignity in the workplace. It is the story of great leaders, committed members and the bond they were able to forge. .· It is also the story of the American-flag merchant marine. Its continued survival presents our members with their greatest challenge as the union faces its second 50 years. The SIU became a power on the waterfront after Paul Hall was named director of organizing in 1945. He immediately targeted the Isthmian and Cities Service companies for organizing and set a successful blueprint for the union's future growth. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter One: The Seaman's Struggle For Equality "I must go down to the sea again to the lonely sea and the sky And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by'' -john Masefield T oday's Seafarers lead lives virtually indistinguishable from the vast majority of Americans. They are middle-class wage earners who work onboard vessels that have to meet stringent safety standards. Yet seamen were once among the most brutalized of American workers. In at least one important respect, they were little better than slaves. Once a seaman signed the ship's articles, he was tied to a vessel for the duration of the voyage. "From the earliest historical period, the contract of seamen has been treated as an exceptional one, involving, to a certain respect, the surrender of his personal liberty during the life of the contract,'' said the Supreme Court in Robertson v. Brown (165 US 275). Leaving a ship before the end of a journey was tantamount to desertion. Under an early sea code, desertion was punishable by death. In some jurisdictions, it was punishable by branding. The seaman's unique legal status put him at a decided disadvantage in his fight to secure a better way of life. No matter how bad conditions were for workers in other industries, they at least had the right to quit and seek employment elsewhere if they were dissatisfied with their wages or job conditions. For someone who knew a skilled trade or who lived in an area where there was a labor shortage, this could be a powerful tool. Seamen lived, slept and ate in one big forecastle. Diseases swept a ship like wildfire. But as one judge put it, "a single act of assault and battery, though exceeding the bounds of moderation, will not justify a desertion." Even in the most sympathetic court of law, a seaman being charged with desertion was at a considerable disadvantage. No matter how brutal a mate or captain was, he still was a more credible figure than a seaman, who was lumped in with "Indians The Law Was Stacked Against Seamen The first American statute to restrict the mobility of seamen was passed in 1790. It stated that a merchant seaman who absented himself from a vessel for more than 48 hours without leave from his captain, forfeited "all his wages due to him, and all his goods and chattel on board of said ship or vessel, or in any store they may have been lodged at the time of his desertion to the use of the owners." The penalties for desertion were made more stringent in 1872, when Congress passed the Shipping Commission Act. Imprisonment for a period of not more than three months was added to the list of possible penalties that could be taken against a seaman who had left his vessel in mid-voyage. A seaman who "correctly" feared for his life had the right to leave a ship. Yet a seaman who feared "only" physical abuse from his shipmates did not enjoy that right. "Seamen, as a class, are an injudicious group often given, on shipboard, to frequent and violent quarrels ... A black eye, lacerations and bruises are not too uncommon a sight," wrote a nineteenth century judge. Bucko Mates and Cruelty at Sea In court cases and early seamen's journals, there are numerous accounts of a dreaded maritime phenomenon: "bucko" mates who took delight in torturing the people who worked under them. Congress passed its first anti-flogging statute in 1850. Yet it wasn't until passage of the White Act in 1898 that an officer could be held personally liable for the physical and mental damages he inflicted on a seaman. Under American law, a captain never did have the right "to beat a man with unreasonable severity" October 1988 The Pilgrim inspired Richard Henry Dana's 1Wo Years Before the Mast. Two Years Before The Mast Publication in 1840 of Richard Henry Dana's masterpiece, Two Tuars Before the Mast, marked a pivotal moment in the seaman's struggle for equality. Before that time, most Americans had no idea of the brutal conditions which existed on board American-flag vessels. The book has lost none of its power. In the following passage, Dana describes his reaction to a flogging at sea: "Sam, by this time, was seized up, as it is called; that is placed against the shrouds, with his wrists made fast to them, his jacket off, and his back exposed. The captain stood on the break of the deck, a few feet from him, and a little raised, so as to have a good swing at him, and held in his hand the end of a thick, strong rope. The officers stood t·ound, and the crew grouped together in the waist. All these preparations made me feel sick and almost faint, angry and excited as I was. A man--a human being, made in God's likeness-fastened up and flogged like a beast! A man, too, whom I bad lived with, eaten with, and st<>0d watch with for months, and knew so well! If a thought of resistance crossed the minds of any of the men, what was to be done?...If they resist, it is mutiny; and if they succeed, and take the vessel, it is piracy. If they ever yield again, their punishment must come; and if they do not yield, what are they to be for the rest of their lives? If a sailor resists his commander, he resists the law, and piracy or submission is his only alternative. Bad as it was, they saw that it must be borne. It is what a sailor ships for. .. " and idiots" as being a special ward of the American state. In addition, a captain had access to the ship's log, where he made all the entries. Notorious Crimp System This institutionalized pattern of legal discrimination reinforced abuses that were rampant in the maritime industry. In order to be employed on a ship, a seaman had to submit to the notorious "crimp" system, where the owners of bars and rooming houses were given liens on his future earnings. The system was rigged to keep a seaman permanently in debt. The crimp often had an understanding with a captain of a ship. His rooming house or bar served as an unofficial hiring hall. The crimp system made it almost impossible for seamen to organize. In order to gain employment, a seaman had to patronize or live in one of these crimp joints. Since he often stored his goods in these places, a seaman risked losing every single material possession he owned if he lef.La vessel becaue of poor conditions. There were numerous instances of seamen being shanghaied (the term was coined in San Francisco in 1855 when seamen increasingly found themselves on runs to the Orient against their will). It was not uncommon for a crimp to get a seaman drunk to get him to sign on a vessel that was about to sail shorthanded. This was particularly common if a captain had a reputation for running a "hell-ship." Life at Sea If a seaman's life on land left much to be desired, so did conditions onboard ship. Voyages often lasted two, three years. There was a constant danger of death by drowning. There was no way of reporting unsafe conditions; no mechanism to appeal arbitrary and even dangerous conditions by one's superiors. Seamen often slept in one large forecastle. Diseases like tuberculosis often swept a ship like wildfire. Even under the best of circumstances, life at sea was claustrophobic. "Life onboard ship calls for close contact and confinement of the men with little chance, until they reach port, for recreation," wrote a nineteenth century judge. The seaman's debased existence at sea and on land was tied closely to his legal status. Before he could improve his working conditions, he had to win the fight for equality under the law. 3 �Chapter Two: Seamen's Act of 1915 Brings Freedom T here were three pivotal developments in the seaman's early fight for equality under the law. The first came in 1840 when Richard Henry Dana published his classic novel, Two Thars Before the Mast. Before that time, Americans were not aware of the abuses that existed in the maritime industry. The next important development occurred gradually over a 30-year period. It was the formation of permanent seamen's unions strong enough to protect the rights of their members. Finally, there was the rise of leaders within the ranks of the seaman's movement. The early seamen's unions were blessed with an abundance of talented and selfless people: Dan Keefe, Sigismund Danielewicz, Burnette Haskell. But it was Andrew Furuseth who gave the seaman's movement its unique voice. Seamen Get A Spokesman modes of transportation, mainly railroads. In addition, Great Britain enjoyed an overwhelming advantage because of its access to low-priced steel. Mahan Shapes the Debate; America Needs Superior Merchant Marine By the end of the nineteenth century, America's presence in the foreign trades had declined so precipitously that it was a source of great concern to military planners, most notably Admiral Alfred Mahan, who is generally considered to be one of the nation's most brilliant naval tacticians. Mahan alleged that the United States would never be a first-class power unless it developed and maintained a superior navy and merchant fleet. Throughout history, said Mahan, there had always been a close connection between a country's maritime capability and its status as a world power. His observations gave seamen a more receptive audience than they might otherwise have enjoyed when they argued for reform of the maritime industry. The formation of the International Seamen's Union in 1892 out of a group of bickering, unaffiliated unions gave the seamen's movement a veneer of unity to the outside world. More Seamen Win important, it gave them a respected Legislative Victories spokesman, Andrew Furuseth, who could represent their interests in In 1895, Congress enacted the MacWashington, D. C. Guire Act, which did away with the There has never been anyone more worst abuses of the crimp system and effective in making the public aware abolished the penalty of imprisonabout the need to reform conditions ment for seamen who had "deserted" in the maritime industry. To the outtheir vessels. This was a monumental side world, Furuseth, with his stooped step forward in the emancipation of shoulders, lined face and eloquent seamen. speech, was the living embodiment of Yet two years later, the Supreme the American sailor. Court handed down a case, Robertson He was born in 185 4 in Furuseth, v. Brown (165 US 275), which seemed Norway. Forced to leave school at an to reverse at least part of the Macearly age, he was a self-taught scholar, Guire Act. The court upheld the confluent in English, German, Dutch, viction of seamen who had "deserted" French and Norwegian. Like many the S.S. Arago on a coastwise run. other Scandinavian seamen of his era, Writing a vigorous dissent, Justice he eventually made his way to the John Harlan called the decision "Dred West Coast of the United States, sailScott II," and said that instead of ing, for the most part, on the elegant hunting runaway slaves, Americans schooners which were being rendered could now hunt runaway seamen. obsolete by new technology. Furuseth's Coast Seamen'sjournal Furuseth became secretary of the was even more concise. It said that Coast Seamen's Union in the 1887, the difference between a slave and a two years after that union was formed . seaman was about $15 a month. The Seamen's Act of 1915, known as the Magna Carta of American seamen, set minimum One of the first things he did was to By this time, Furuseth was spendsafety standards and removed many remaining legal restrictions. It was sponsored by Senator Robert La.Follette (right inset above), a long-time ally of Andrew Furuseth (left inset above). establish the Coast Seamen 's]ournal. ing a good portion of his time in The seamen's bill provided a two-watch system for the deck force and a three-watch system He understood the importance of Washington, D.C. lobbying Congress. for the engine gang, plus a maximum nine-hour working day in port. It set a more liberal communication and the power of the In 1898, Congress passed the White schedule for rations and a minimum 100 cubic feet of space per man in the forecastles. written word. Act. Amopg other things, it made Previously, each man had been allotted 72 cubic feet, which Furuseth described as "too large for a coffin, too small for a grave." Also, the law specified that bunks in forecastles could be no He had the ability to make people licensed officers liable for their acts of more than two high. sit up and listen. "Tomorrow is also a brutality. The law also decreed that 75 percent of the crew must be able to understand the comday," he said after a bitter defeat. "You mands given in the English language. It decreed that the sailor could no longer allot part of his can put me in jail," he once said, "but wages to creditors before signing a vessel. And he could no longer be imprisoned on charges Political Climate Helps of desertion if he left his ship before the end of a contracted voyage . you cannot give me narrower quarters Progressive Causes; than as a seaman I have always had . Seamen's Act of 1915 You cannot give me coarser food than Enacted I have always eaten. You cannot make me lonelier than I have always been." Meanwhile, Americans were slowly but surely expanding the rights of the working people. There was a widespread backlash against the conglomerates Maritime in Turmoil which now controlled the economic life of the nation. Furuseth came to prominence during a troubled period in the history of the Tragedies like the Triangle dress factory fire, where hundreds of innocent immaritime industry: migrants-mainly young women-were killed, created an upswell of support for Seamen and other workers were just beginning to establish permanent unions more stringent safety standards. capable of protecting their rights. The gradual transformation of businesses into A turning point in the maritime industry came in 1912 with the sinking of the corporations had created an impetus for a national labor organization. This led Titanic. The highly publicized deaths of so many prominent people made Americans to the creation of the American Federation oflabor (AFL) in 1881. aware of the perils that seamen faced on a daily basis. Furuseth (who in 1908 had been named president of the ISU) and his closest Wages for West Coast sailors were slightly higher than those of their East Coast ally in Washington, D.C., Robert Lafollette, the progressive senator from Wisconcounterparts. Still, the depressed conditions in the maritime industry created hardships for all seamen. Many of the early strikes and organizing drives called by sin, were able to capitalize on this changed public mood. In 1915, Congress the ISU and Coast Seamen's Union ended in failure. enacted the Seaman's Act of 1915, which abolished many of the remaining legal restrictions against seamen. The United States merchant marine reached its zenith in the decade before the Civil War. With its beautifully designed schooner ships, it was on the cutting edge Woodrow Wilson signed the bill into law. His motives were not entirely altruistic. World War I had created an insatiable demand for America's neutral shipping. of modern technology. Yet this was to change. The Civil War and the switch to steamships ushered in While Wilson intended to keep this nation out of the war, he felt that this nation a dark era for American shipping. This decline was accentuated by America's needed a reliable source of sealift just in case. In 1917 America was dragged into preoccupation with its vast internal markets and by the growth of alternative the conflict. American seamen were the first to die for their country: 4 ·. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Important Dates In Maritime Labor 1803: The seamen of New York go on strike and win a $7 increase from their base pay of $10 a month . 18 37: Seamen in Boston go on strike. 185 4: The first union of marine engineers is formed on the Great Lakes. It quickly fades but is revived in 1863 and 1875 to become the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. 1863: Seamen on the Great Lakes form the Seamen's Benevolent Union of Chicago. It does not engage in collective bargaining, but concentrates on taking care of the sick and indigent. 1866: The Seamen's Friendly Union Society is formed in San Francisco. It elects Alfred Enquist as president and George McAlpine as secretary. It doesn't last very long. 1875.: The National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association is formed . 1877: Longshoremen on the Great lakes organize. 1878: The Seamen's Benevolent Union of Chicago is revived under the name Lakes Seamen Benevolent Association. Dan Keefe heads this organization, which tries to engage in collective bargaining. 1878: The Seamen's Protective Union in San Francisco is formed . It boasts 800 members but doesn 't last long. 1883: The Marine Firemen 's Union is formed . 1885: A group of disaffected seamen meet on the Folsom Street wharfand form the Coast Seamen's Union. Billy Thompson is elected president. 1886: The Steamship Sailors Protective Association is formed. 1887: Andrew Furuseth is elected secretary of the Coast Seamen's Union. He stares printing the Coast Seamen's journal, a union publication. 1891: The Coast Seamen's Union and the Steamship Sailors Protective Association merge, creating the Sailors Union of the Pacific. 1892: The National Longshoremen's Association is formed in Detroit. This eventually becomes the International Longsh~~emen's ~sociation in 1895. 1892: A convention of seamen is held in Chicago, with delegates from the various unions now organized on the West Coast, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico in attendance. East Coast unions are too poor to send delegates. The convention gives birth to the National Seamen 's Union, which is later rechristened the International Seamen's Union . Charles Hagen is the first president; Thomas Elderkin is the first secretary and James Mclaren is the first national organizer. 1908: Andrew Furuseth is elected president of the ISU. 1915: Congress enacts the Seamen's Act of 1915, which abolishes most remaining legal restrictions against seamen. 1919: The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) establishes the Marine Transport Wbrkers Union No. 510. 1921: The ISU, which now boasts a membership of 115,000 seamen , is dealt a near-fatal blow during an ill.fated industry-wide strike. 1928: The Marine Workers Progressive League, a communist-dominated organization, is formed . It later becomes the Marine Workers' League (MWL) and then the Marine Workers Industrial Union. 1929: The membership of the ISU now stan ds at 3,000. 1934: The West Coast Strike of 1934 reinvigorates maritime labor. 1937: The National Mariti me Union is formed . The ISU is forced to disband . A tern porary AFL seamen's union is established on the East and Gulf coasts. Robert Chapdelaine is acting chairman. John "Whitey" Hawk heads up the Atlantic region; Matthew Bi~ is in charge of the Gulf Coast. 1938: The American Federation of Labor presents SUP head Harry Lundeberg with a charter to form a new international seamen's union, to be composed of autonomous affiliates. Matthew " Duke" Dushane is named acting chairman of the A&G District. Morris Weisberger, a top Lundeberg aide, takes a month's leave to go to New York to help set up operations for the new union. 1948: The SIU of Canada is established. Within three years, its membership grows from 200 to more than 6,000. 1949: The Brotherhood of Marine Engineers (BME) , a forerunner of District 2-MEBA, is formed . 1951: The American Federation of Labor presents a charter to the Marine Cooks & Stewards, AFL. Chapter Three: Maritime Enters Dark Age T he period between 1916 and 1934 is routinely described in the history books as the "Dark Ages of the maritime industry." The era started out on a promising note. Congress had just enacted the Seamen's Act of 1915; World War I made it possible for seamen to dramatically improve their wages and working conditions. Maritime's lobbying machine in Washington, D.C. remained effective. In 1920, Congress passed a piece of legislation, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, which established the Federal Maritime Commission and strengthened existing restrictions against foreign participation in the domestic trades. This bill became known as the Jones Act. Had it not been enacted into law, there might not be an Americanflag merchant marine today. In 1919, the International Labor Organization was created as part of the Versailles Peace Treaty. This gave seamen and other groups of workers an international forum to improve worldwide conditions. Red Scare Sweeps Country Seamen were able to win impressive increases during a strike in 1919. Yet there was an ugly new mood in this country which would have important ramifications for all workers. The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia in 1917 had created a serious backlash amongAmerican voters. America was now gripped with a "red scare." For the moment, strikes and other legitimate forms of job action smacked of revolution in the minds of average Americans. Many of the gains that workers had made during the previous 20 years were now in jeopardy. An example of this was the ill-fated Maritime Strike of 1921. An Ill-fated Strike Breaks the ISU By now, demand for American shipping had decreased substantially from its peak in World War I. This gave the shipowners the upper hand. Even though the owners were forced to capitulate in the Strike of 1919, the general trend was on their side. They prepared diligently for the next round. When the next set of contract negotiations came around, they played hardball. After an all-ports strike was called by the ISU on May 1, 1921, the shipowners set up their own hiring halls. The strike was broken and the ability of the ISU to act as an effective bargaining agent for seamen was destroyed. While ISU President Andrew Furuseth retained the overwhelming respect of American seamen, he became increasingly removed from the day-to-day operations of his union. The numbers tell the story. In 1921, the ISU had a war-inflated membership of 115,000 seamen. By 1929 there were fewer than 3,000. Shipping companies like the International Pacific Marine Co. set up their own hiring halls after the ill-fated 1921 Maritime Strike. The IWW made great strides among disaffected seamen. The Growth of Rad ical Organizations On th e Waterfront During the 1920s, radical groups like the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and the communistdominated Marine Workers Industrial Union tried to make inroads among the rank and file, who suffered terribly during this period. Indeed, during the '20s and early '30s, "the ISU's major adversary... was not the shipowner, but the IWw," wrote Philip Ross, labor historian at Cornell University. "The Wobblies made no bones about where they stood," wrote Ross. " (Their mono was that) the employer class is a class of social bloodsuckers ... (They felt there was) no such thing as a good boss or a bad wage earner." " The overriding precept of the IWw," said Ross, "was the necessity for workers led by their unions to respect all picket lines, a principle which led to the condemnation of all bargaining contracts. War with the AFL unions was inevitable since the essence of American unionism was the getting and preserving of gains in such bargaining agreements whose quid pro quo for the employer was a no strike clause. ''As a group consisting largely of nomadic single men whose working life offered them much opportunityto read, reflect and argue, many seamen were attracted to IWW ideology with its emphasis on worker solidarity and the spirit of an injury to one is an injury to all . In particular, seamen were tempted by the advantages of industrial unionism despite the fact their unions from their origin were organized on a craft basis." Despite their strong pro-worker stance, the Wobblies did not pose much of a threat to the ISU. Their innate distrust of any kind of bureaucratic structure made it impossible for them to build a union capable of organizing on a mass scale. -continued next page _October 1988 5 �AFL President William Green issued a charter to the SIU. John L. Lewis changed the face of the labor movement. FDR pledged a New Deal for Americans. He revitalized the American-flag merchant marine. The First American-Owned, Panamanian-Registered Vessels Seamen were not the only group of workers to be hurt during this period. Most industrial workers suffered reductions in living standards. Still, some groups, especially those in the skilled trades, actually prospered during this period. Conditions for seamen were exacerbated by the decline of the maritime industry. Still, things could have been much worse . In 1917, American companies made use of a lax registry system in Panama to evade the modest provisions of the Seamen's Act of 1915 . But while the Harding, Coolidge and Hoover administrations could not reverse the decline of the American-flag merchant marine, they did nothing to encourage the mass exodus of American shipping companies overseas. In part, this was because of the bad reputation of Panamanian-registered vessels. In this era of Prohibition, they were linked in the public 's mind with "rumrunning'' expeditions. The Great Depression For many Americans, the 1920s were a period of great prosperity. Yet the glittering boom was built on a shaky foundation . Much of the nation's new-found wealth was not real : it existed only on paper. It was fueled by speculation and easy credit. The whole system came crashing down on October29, 1929, "Black Tuesday," when the value of all stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange fell almost by 20 percent in one day. This ushered in one of the darkest periods in American history, the Great Depression. During the next three years, the total net worth of the United States fell by one-half, from $82 billion to $40 billion. Despair and poverty gripped the nation. Wages plummeted; unemployment soared. America's industrial machine ground to a virtual halt. The Great Depression was not just confined to the United States. There were severe political and social dislocations in every part of the globe. War clouds gathered over Europe and Asia. Democracy and freedom were on the run. Yet in one important respect, it was an era of hope. During the darkest days of the Great Depression, the American people voted overwhelmingly for New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In his acceptance speech on January 20,. 1933, he made the following promise: "I pledge you ; I pledge myself, a new deal for the American people." The 1929 Stock Market Crash ushered in the Great Depression. Despair gripped the nation. The 1917 Russian Revolution sent shockwaves through the nation. Strikes became suspect. The New Deal ushered in an era of hope for Americans. Workers' rights were expanded. 6 SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter Four: The Seaman's Movement Is Reborn pon taking office, Franklin Delano Roosevelt immediarely began laying the foundation for a national recovery. He introduced legislarion aimed at improving the living standards of all Americans and providing the ten million people without jobs wirh temporary relief Within two years, he had passed the Social Security Act, the Civilian Construction Corps, the Work Progress Administration, the National Industrial Recovery Act and a host of other legislation. Having served as assistant secretary of the Navy during World War I, Roosevelt had a keen interest in the maritime industry. Alarmed by rhe decline in the American-flag merchant marine, he persuaded Congress to enact the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. This historic piece of legislation established a system of subsidies which reversed the decline of the American-flag merchant marine and enabled this country to enhance its badly-deteriorated sealift capability. He also signed into law the Wagner Act of 1935, which made it possible for unions to organize workers on a scale never before imagined. Indusrry by industry, workers flocked to organized labor. Yet this period was not without its difficulties. U Split in Organized Labor In 1935, organized labor splir into two hostile camps: the American Federation of Labor and the Committee of Industrial Organizations (later named the Congress of Industrial Organizations). The CIO was founded by Mineworkers PresidentJohn L. Lewis, who believed that organized labor had to embrace industrial trade unionism. Yet only 16 of the 109 unions which were affiliated with the AFL were industrial unions; the rest were craft unions which represented one type of worker (plumber; cigarmaker). When the AFL voted against organizing workers on an industrial basis in October 1935, Lewis resigned from the AFL executive board and formed the Committee of Industrial Organizations. This split had important consequences for organized labor. For one thing, it was a leading ca use for the establishment of the SIU. "I am convinced,'' said George Meany, who took over from Green in 1952, "that these differences of opinions that caused the split could have been worked out within the framework of the American Federation of Labor. There was no need for a split." Yet according to Meany, there was a bright side to this development. "The fact that the CIO was set up had a tremendous effect on industrial workers. When this split came, the old AFL conservatives were under attack, and they got off their butts and went to work." cargo through the picket lines on Pier 38 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. On July 3, more than 5,000 seamen, longshoremen and other workers watched as a convoy of loaded trucks tried to make their way through the picket ines on Pier 38. All hell broke loose. OnJuly 5, the banle began again. This day became known to future generations of seamen as "Bloody Thursday." According to SIU historian John Bunker, ''pickets set cars on fire, hundreds of policemen charged the mass pickets, and a full-scale engagement began, with bricks and bullets, clubs and tear gas on nearby Rincon Hill, a knoll along the waterfront ... 1\vo picketers were killed; scores wounded." On July 16, a full-scale general strike was called. "This ... paralyzed the city. Nothing moved. Stores closed. Only a few restaurants were permitted to open. Business life came to a standstill," wrote Bunker. The strike was called off on July 19 when the Joint Strike Committee representing 120 striking unions agreed to put all demands to arbitration. Maritime workers made substantial gains. Historian William Cahn said that "the West Coast maritime strike was a harbinger of things to come in other industries: steel, auto, rubber. It set an example of union solidarity.. . that proved unbeatable." Seamen were among the first group of workers to respond to the changed political conditions brought about by the Great Depression (bottom photo). In 1934, they rose up en masse to support striking longshoremen on the West Coast. The authorities responded with police barricades to keep seamen from their ships (top photo). Even though they were clubbed and jailed (inset), their resolve was strengthened (middJe photo). 1\vo seamen, Howard Sperry and Nick Bordoise, died in what future generations of seamen have called "Bloody Thursday." This marked the resurgence of the seamen's movement, which had been in a state of decline since the ill-fated strike of 1921. Bloody Thursday Seamen were among the first group of workers to respond to the changed political situation in this country brought about by the Great Depression. On the West Coast, they rose up en masse to support striking longshoremen, who were seeking an increase in their pal try S10 a week salary. The strike began on May 9, 1934. Within days, shipping in San Francisco and other West Coast ports was at a standstill. The shipowners and port officials were determined to break the strike. They decided to run October 1988 7 �Chapter Five: The SIU Is Born Out of the Ashes of ISU T he revival of union fervor on the waterfront spelled trouble for the International Seamen's Union. Its leadership was weak and divided. The organization had ceased to have any credibility with seamen. The day-to-day operations of the ISU had passed from Furuseth to Victor Olander, Dave Grange, Paul Scharrenberg and a number of other officials. These officials were not exactly what one would call militant: they had to be coerced into supporting the longshoremen during the 1934 strike. Many, including Furuseth, favored government hiring halls. In 1934 Harry Bridges, president of the Pacific District of the International Longshoremen'sAssociation, formed the Maritime Federation of the Pacific. The new federation sought to provide a forum for maritime unions to discuss issues of common interest. The leaders of the International Seamen's Union strongly opposed this organization. But the MFP had attracted a great deal of support during the 1934 strike. Its militant stand during that period contrasted sharply with the one taken by the ISU. As a result, the ISU leaders suffered a serious blow to their prestige. By 1935 discontent within the ranks of the ISU had become rampant. Dissidents within the union started printing a newsletter which later became the official organ of the NMU. The headline on the first issue became a rallying cry for CIO seamen: "It's time to go I heard them say, I heard them say it's time to go." The leadership of the ISU found itself increasingly isolated. In 1936, they pushed through a constitutional amendment which permitted the revocation of an afftliate's charter at any time and for any reason. Afraid of the growing popularity and militancy of SUP head Harry Lundeberg, they revoked the charter of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. Sailortown during the 1936 strike. The strike marked the beginning of the end of the ISU. Harry Lundeberg's militant stand in favor of the hiring ball attracted widespread support. 1936 Strike Breaks Out The beginning of the end for the ISU started in 1936 when a West Coast strike broke out. ISU officials resisted calling a sympathy strike on the East Coast. For the few remaining faithful, this proved to be the last straw. Bridges tried to fill in the vacuum on the West Coast, but he had little luck. Longshoremen and seamen had historically been at odds out there, and besides, Bridges' well-known left-wing sympathies were out of sync with the political mood of most West Coast sailors. The ISU attempted to establish an alternative West Coast sailors union, but it attracted virtually no support. West Coast sailors remained overwhelmingly loyal to the SUP. On the East Coast, the situation was fragmented. There was no strong, autonomous seamen's union capable of providing leadership. NMUFormed A sitdown strike on the S.S. California in March 1936 thrust Joe Curran, an unknown bosun, into the national limelight. He soon formed a close alliance with Bridges and other CIO officials. A new union, the National Maritime Union, was formed in May 1937. Within a year, the NMU was able to pick up a majority of the contracts of the old ISU. "Curran was aggressive, articulate and ambitious and the times suited him well," wrote SIU historian John Bunker. "It was evident, judging by those who surrounded and supported him, that Curran was willing to front for the strong cadre ofleft-wingers in the new union." Large numbers of East Coast seamen refused to join the NMU. Many felt that the NMU was dominated by left-wing elements; others remained Joyal to Andrew Furuseth and the AFL and blamed the ISU's decline on Victor Olander, Dave Grange and Paul Scharrenberg. The NMU applied for membership in the newly-formed CIO. This prompted the AFL, which was in a life-and-death struggle with the CIO, to respond. "By 193 7 the dispute with the CIO really got hot; (in May) there was a closed convention of the AFL in Cincinnati, with no press and no outsiders," recalled George Meany in a taped interview with Archie Robinson. "It was at this point that the AFL really started to move; all the AFL unions started to organize." Fearing that the AFL might be shut out of the waterfront, AFL President William Green requested the resignation of the ISU's top leadership. A temporary charter was issued in August 1937. Green, ILA President Joe Ryan and AFL organizer Holt Ross were named to the executive committee. In December 1937, a new committee, headed by Harry Lundeberg, was put together. Robert Chapdelaine was named temporary head of the new union. On October 15, 1938, at its convention in Houston, Texas, the AFL presented SUP head Harry Lundeberg with a charter to form a new international seamen's union. Morris Weisberger, a top Lundeberg aide, took a month's leave to go to New York and help set up operations for an autonomous affiliate, the Atlantic and Gulf District. A skeletal structure was already in place. Matthew "Duke" Dushane was acting chairman of the new A&G District. John "Whitey" Hawk was in charge of the Atlantic region; Matthew Biggs headed up the Gulf Coast. At first, there was little interaction between the two regions. Members shipped out on either a Gulf or an Atlantic Coast book. That wouldn't change for a number of years. From the beginning, the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIUNA was known simply as the SIU. 8 An AFL hiring hall during the 1936 strike. The white caps symbolized support for Lundeberg. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter Six: SIU Lays Strong Foundation for Future T he SIU did not have an easy birth. The new union had 500 members, few resources and only nine contracted companies. "In the beginning," said Ted Babkowski, book number B-1 and a charter member of the union, ''there was virtually nothing.'' "I started shipping in Baltimore," said Babkowski. "The first union hall was on Pratt Street. We had one desk. One bench. No money. "Bill McKay was the port agent there. We had to move be~ause the rent was $7 and we couldn't make it." The SIU Has a Tough Go The NMU, by contrast, had organized a majority of the companies under contract with the ISU. By 1939, it claimed a membership of 35,000. "We had a tough go," said charter member LS. Johnny Johnston. "The NMU was breathing down our neck, making it hard for any seaman not belonging to their union. You could look for a dumping if caught by their beef squad leaving or returning to your ship. "It was hard, and as I look back today I wonder what kept the men fighting when it was so easy just to walk into any NMU hall, throw your ISU book on the counter and get an NMU work permit." Still, the nucleus for a new union was there. "The AFL was able to hold onto Delta and Waterman Steamship and a number of other companies," said Johnston. There was an intense rivalry between AFL and CIO unions. The split between the two organizations was a leading cause for the formation of the A&G District of the SIUNA. The union hall at 51 Beaver Street in N.Y. was like a second home to many Seafarers. SIU members welcome a friend back from a dangerous run during World \v.lr II. Battle With CIO Heats Up The SIU, like all other unions during this period, was preoccupied withJohn L. Lewis's decision to break away from the AFL and form the CIO. Dual unionism, as it was called, was the single overriding reality for all trade unionists until 195 5. That was the year that George Meany engineered an historic merger between the two national organizations. In order to remain a viable force on the waterfront, the AFL needed to re-establish itself on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. It already had a solid base on the West Coast with the SUP. Early editions of the Seafarers LOG devoted a lot of space to the rivalry between the two national organizations. There was a constant barrage of unflattering stories aboutJohn L. Lewis, Joe Curran, Harry Bridges and other leading CIO figures. Needless to say, there was no love lost on either side, and the compliments were returned in style. The Hunter and the Dog The SIUNA held its first convention in San Francisco, Calif. in 1942. Great progress had been made since the union's inception in 1938. World War II had created many new jobs. Seafarers writing home from the union hall at 51 Beaver Street just before the war's end. In his later years, when asked to put the split into perspective, Meany would say that the CIO had made several important contributions to the labor movement. He felt that the CIO had forced the AFL unions to "get off their butts and organize new members." In addition, he lauded the CIO's commitment to political action and racial equality. Yet he and many other AFL leaders had one overriding problem with the CIO which they were never able to reconcile. "Lewis brought in all the hot-shots, the radicals and the Communists that were in other unions . They all flocked to Lewis and he took them all in. They were outstanding organizers; they could get people to join. They were not very good at conducting the affairs of the union. " When (Ladies Garment Workers President David) Du bi~sky would argue with Lewis about using Communists as organizers, he said to Dubinsky, 'Well, who gets the bird-the hunter or the dog?' In other words, the communist organizer was the dog and Lewis was the hunter." Lundeberg and Curran In a sense, the differences between SIUNA President Harry Lundeberg and NMU President Joe Curran mirrored those of William Green and John L. Lewis, the heads of their respective national organizations, the AFL and the CIO. In taped conversations with Archie Robinson towards the end of his life, George Meany pretty much summed up the AFL position on this issue. He differentiated between a member's individual beliefs and the wisdom of allowing the entire administration of a union to fall under the control of non-democratic forces. Meany's views were shaped by the times. He and other AFL leaders had witnessed from a distance the rise of Fascism in Germany. They had seen trade unionists and others put to death for their commitment to democratic principles. This was not just a theoretical issue to them. "In the final analysis," said Meany, "no matter what type of dictator takes over a country, the first thing he does is destroy worker freedom. If he's going to dictate, he has to have control of the workers. That's the reason every dictatorwhether military, right wing or left wing-begins by wiping out the freedom of workers. They wipe out free trade unions. "The Communist Soviet philosophy back in those days was to try to bore into the American industrial scheme and they looked upon communication and transportation as being very important. -continued next page October 1988 9 �"They would have liked to get control of the radio system-anything to do with communications. They would have liked to get control of trucking if they could; city transportation was very important to chem. "They did get control of radio operators on ships that union became strictly under the control of the Communists. They had control of certain shipping; they had control of the National Maritime Union." SIU Members Help Fuel the War Effort Communist Presence in the NMU The Communist Party has never played a prominent role in American political life. After the McCarthy era, its influence became negligible. But during the Great Depression and World War II, it achieved a certain respectability which it sought to convert into power. For a while, it exerted a considerable influence in a number of CIO unions, one of which was the NMU. ''The NMU was the crown jewel of the Communist Party,'' wrote Philip Ross in his history of the SIU. Five out of six members of the NMU's executive council were members of the Communist Party. The only one who wasn't was NMU President Joe Curran, and he flared AFL resentments by marching in the 1936 May Day parade. "The Party had become the vehicle for the young man of conventional ambitions, f• wrote Murray Kempton, one of this nation's most respected journalists, in his classic book on the era, Part Of Our Time. "The Communists made the decisions and assigned the offices. Membership in the waterfront section of the party had become more necessary for the careerist in the NMU than the Rotary Club ever hoped to be in more ordinary societies." The NMU Pilot had a communist editor, and it pretty much followed the Party line. After Hitler and Stalin signed a non-aggression treaty, the Pi,/ot was strongly in favor of the United States remaining neutral. Yet the week after the Germans invaded the Soviet Union, the Pilot strongly urged the United States to enter the war on the side of the Allies. Wobs Played a Role A good many of the early members of the SIU were former Wobblies who staunchly opposed what they perceived was the communist domination of theNMU. "As individuals," wrote Ross, "many Wobbly members played important roles during the stirring organizing years of the middle and later 1930s. By and large, Wobs were to be found closely allied with Harry Lundeberg in his battles with the Communist demand for its services. World War II transformed the American merchant marine into the largest in the world and defined a whole generation of seamen. World War II created so many new jobs for American seamen that the SIU was forced to move out of its cramped quarters at 2 Stone Street into a new union hall at 51 Beaver Street. In the beginning, there weren't enough seamen or ships to carry on the war effort. Once again, America had been caught short. The federal government ran advertising campaigns trying to persuade seamen to enlist. Shipyards were on an all-out schedule to meet the unexpected demand for vessels. "I remember seeing a government poster for the American-flag merchant marine," said Jim McCue, a former member of the SIU. "I decided that this would be a good way to help my country." Some seamen, determined to serve their country, joined the merchant marine because they couldn't pass the physical for the armed services. "They wouldn't take me," said SIU Vice President Red Campbell, "so I joined the merchant marine. For a while, I was the only male between the ages of 16 and 60 on my block." "With the outbreak of war," wrote columnist James J. Kilpatrick, "merchant seamen received additional military training. Shipping articles were changed so that seamen could be ordered to such ports and places in any part of the world as may be ordered by the U.S. government. A War Shipping Administration took over the merchant ships for service consistent with strategic military requirements." Seamen suffered the second highest casualty rate of the war. President Roosevelt talked about extending G. I. benefits to seamen, but he died before he could take action on that issue. Still, seamen had at least the satisfaction of knowing they had served their country. And it made for some truly wonderful sea stories. Torpedoed Seven Times Asst. Sec.-Treas.J.P. Shuler handles this member's beef. Party.'' "There were ships sailing SIU during the war, "wrote Ross, "which were crewed from master down to ordinary seamen, top to bottom, with only Wobs." The new union organized companies like calmar. SUP Gave A Helping Hand For the first few months of its existence, the SIU was little more than a shell organization. Until 1940, the union was run by SUP organizers. But the stated goal of Harry Lundeberg was to enable the A&G District to become a fully autonomous member of the SIUNA. Right before the first election, the SUP organizers returned to the West Coast. Speaking about this at the first SIUNA convention in 1942, john Hawk, the first popularly-elected secretary-treasurer of the SIU, had this to say: "The SUP men when they came east had promised the seamen that the SUP was not moving in to control the new organization, but only to give it fraternal support until it got off its feet. Now that the District was obviously on a sound organizational basis, the SUP brothers wisely decided to tum the leadership over to the men elected from the rank and file." Security In Unity; Brotherhood of the Sea Helping to build up the A&G District was consistent with Lundeberg's philosophy of trade unionism. He believed that affiliates of an international should be free to run their own affairs, but that they should band together on larger issues. Above all, Lundeberg believed that the various affiliates had an obligation to support one another. Simply put, he believed in the two mottos of the SIUBrotherhood of the Sea and Security In Unity. Organizing Drives The new union won a number of important organizing drives and strikes against Alcoa, P&O, Calmar, Ore, Robin, Bull Line, Eastern Steam Ship and other companies. But more than anything, the outbreak of World War II turned the new union into a viable organization. In a sense, it was a repeat of what happened during World War I. America was once again the world's largest neutral shipper, and there was an explosive 10 "One of our members, Bobby Burton, set a record for being onboard seven vessels hit by German torpedoes and still surviving," said SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio. "He became something of a celebrity among seamen. I remember going onboard a ship and seeing him. I got right off. Damned if the vessel wasn't torpedoed." "They wouldn't let us use electric razors onboard ship because they thought that we might send signals to the Germans with them,'' said Red Campbell. "We had to go to bed with our clothes on in case we got hit by German torpedoes. When that happened, every second counted." Liberty Ships and Hog Islanders In the early days of the war, the United States was lucky to have a supply of Hog Islanders left over from World War I. The Hogs, named after the shipyard just outside Philadephia, Pa. where they had been built, were the first -"els mass-produced ~n American shipyards. They were the inspiration for a w!£ new generation of World War II vessels, the Liberty vessels, which Presi<lcnt Roosevelt dubbed the "ugly ducklings" of the American-flag fleet. American seamen developed a strong attachment to these old ships . They may not have been the most beautiful vessels, but they were sturdy and dependable. T SIU Wins War Bonus Benefits Throughout the war, the SIU attracted growing attention because of its tough stands. It was able to win impressive wage increases for its members, and took the lead in fighting for War Bonus benefits. In 1939, SIU crews started walking off ships to gain this important benefit for its members. The United States was neutral, but American ships were still at risk. In September 1941, before America was engaged in the war, it tied up 20 ships on this issue. Roosevelt stepped in and said that "the ships must sail or else." Hearings were held in Washington , D .C. before the newly-created National Defense Mediation Board (NDMB) to resolve the dispute. The NDMB granted an immediate increase in war bonuses for unlicensed seamen. By the end of World War II, the SIU had established itself as a presence on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Speaking about these early days, Ted Babkowski had this to say, "Help from the SUP was critical. Then World War II came along and created a lot of jobs for us. "Afterwards, Paul Hall took over as director of organizing. He signed up Isthmian and Cities Service and turned the SIU into the most powerful union on the waterfront." SIU ·Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter Seven: The SIU Fights For Democracy In WWII The SIU bad barely been formed when World War II erupted. SIU seamen played a pivotal role In that war, carrying troops and ammunition overseas. John Bunker, former bead of tbe union's historical research department, wrote the following article on tbat Important period In our nation's history. It appeared In tbe LOO as part of 26-part series on the b'lstory of the union (check Individual issues from 1980-1982). Bunker, a former reporter for The Chris · n Sc ence Monitor, started writing/or the SIU In the 1940s. He Is best known to SIU members/or The SIU at War, a pamphlet be wroti during World W4 II wblcb chronicled tbe heroic efforts of SIU members. M embers of the Seafarers International Union were on the front lines of batdeath. The Alcoa Pilgrim, loaded deep with 9,500 tons of bauxite for Mobile, tle in World War II. They carried guns, planes, gas and "ammo" to a dozen caught a "tin fish" and went down in 90 seconds with heavy loss of life. SIU men made the hazardous run to Russia, including the famous convoys of beachheads and to supply ports and island bases all over the world from the Aleutians to Algiers. July and September 1942, which were hit by subs and bombers and lost many ships in those cold, Arctic waters. SIU Even before the United States had crews made all the hazardous war officially entered the war against Gerruns---all the bloody beachheads. Unmany, Italy and Japan, SIU sailors sung "heroes," in a way, were the knew what it was like to be torcrews who spent months on tedious pedoed and put adrift in open boats trips to supply bases behind the tides hundreds of miles from the nearest land. of the battle. On May 21, 1941, long before Pearl Harbor, a submarine stopped the unInvasion of Normandy armed S.S. Robin Moor of the Robin There wasn't a beachhead from Line on route from New York to Anzio to the Philippines; from NorSouth Africa. Captain William Myers mandy to Okinawa, where SIU crews was given 20 minutes to abandon were not in the forefront of war. They ship, after which the U-boat's gunners took part in the longest battle of the put 33 shells into the freighter and war too--the fight to keep England sank her. After the sub disappeared, supplied with food, gas, guns and the 45 survivors struck out for land in other war supplies. four boats. Fortunately, all four were Thousands of SIU seamen took picked up but not until the fourth part in the greatest resupply in the boat had traversed 700 miles of open ocean. history of the war---the invasion of the When the first survivors were French coast in June of 1944. larided and news of the sinking stirred They had an important role in the nation, President Roosevelt sent a landing the 2,500,000 troops, the 17 special message to Congress in which million tons of ammunition and suphe said that American ships would not plies and the half million trucks and be intimidated. "We are not yielding," tanks that were put ashore there in he said, "and we do not propose to Survivors of tbe Robin Moor, the first American-flag vessel to be hit during World War II. the first 109 days after D-Day. yield." There were myriad tales of heroism as SIU ships steamed their embattled Government recruiting posters promoted American seamen suffered the second highemployment onboard American vessels. est casualty rate of World War II. way across sub-infested seas. German U-Boats Take the case of the S.S. Angelina Prowl Seas of the Bull Line. This SIU freighter When German U-boats brought the was westbound in October of 1942 war to the very coasts of the United across the North Atlantic where it beStates early in 1942, SIU seamen were came separated from the rest of its among the first to feel the brunt of it. convoy in a violent storm. Wind The City of Atlanta was northdriven waves over 30 feet high conbound off Cape Hatteras on January tinuously wracked the ship. Just before midnight on the 17th, a Ger19, 1942, when it was torpedoed by a German submarine. The ship sank so man torpedo exploded in the engine fast that there was no time for the room, killing the black gang and crew to launch the lifeboats. Only flooding the engine spaces. three men survived; 39 were lost. The Only one boat could be laur.lched three survivors were rescued by the and, being overloaded with crewmen SIU-contracted S.S. Seatrain Texas. and Navy armed guard gunners, it was Less than a week after this, the SIUsoon capsize_~ in tremendous seas. manned S.S. Venore, an ore carrier, Some managed to hold on to the grab rails on the bottom of the boat, but was torpedoed off Cape Hatteras with one by one they were swept away by the loss of 18 men. Following quickly New Yorkers thronged Times Square to celebrate VE Day. World War II was nearly over. the numbing cold and the battering in the wake of this sinking were a waves, until only a few remained. long list of SIU ships, all of them unThese would have died, too, were armed and unescorted. it not for the heroic efforts of the There were the Robin Hood, the ship's carpenter, Gustave Alm. It was Alcoa Guide, Pipestone Country, the Alm who urged the weary desperate Major Wheeler, the Mary, and many men to "hang on ... hang on." When more as U-boats enjoyed a field day one of them would drop away from along the Atlantic Coast, in the Gulf of exhaustion, he would bring him back Mexico and in the Caribbean. and help to hold him on until he Two boats from the Pipestone revived. When someone said, "I've Country were adrift for 16 days before had enough," and wanted to die, Alm being picked up. The Major Wheeler would slap him on the face and yell, completely disappeared. The Robert "Keep on ... keep on." E Lee, a passenger ship, was sunk alWhen a destroyer finally found most inside the Mississippi Delta. them many hours later, it was Alm who grabbed the lines thrown from No SIU Ship Held Up the warship's deck and made them fast around his exhausted comDespite this havoc, no SIU ship was panions so they could be hoisted onheld up for lack of a crew. Many crews board. Alm was the last to be saved. steamed out to meet almost certain SIU Fiftieth Anniversary 11 �----------------~---------------------------The hiring hall was threatened by the Taft-Hartley Act. An FOC hiring hall. -- ---- Unlike the U.S. fleet, Soviet shipping experienced a rapid expansion after World War II. Chapter Eight: SIU Faces Ominous Post-War Trends F or most Americans, the post-war era loomed large with possibilities. The United States was now the most powerful nation in the world. In 1945, it accounted for half of the world's industrial output. Seamen, however, were not so lucky. They could no longer take their job security for granted. Hundreds ofAmerican-flag vessels were laid up when World War II ended. Moreover, seamen were not eligible for the same kind of education and job retraining benefits that enabled millions of veterans to enter the middle class. A seaman who had served his country in World War II-who had been onboard a vessel that was torpedoed by a German U-boat and survived the chilly waters of the North Atlantic-<:ould not apply for a G.I. loan for his college education. He was ineligible for low-cost mortgages. And yet only the Marines had suffered a higher fatality rate during the war. Despite these and other disturbing developments, the se~man's life had changed dramatically from the dark days of the mid '30s. As a result of gains won by seamen's unions in collective bargaining negotiations, members of the SIU and other maritime unions were beginning to achieve a standard of living comparable to their counterparts on shore. Under it, the companies promised to make their vessels available in case of any international emergency. The nations under whose registries they reflagged agreed to that condition. The rationale for this was that American shipping companies could no longer compete against the merchant fleets of other nations-merchant fleets that the American government had rebuilt from scratch with enactment of the Ship Sales Act of 1946! The EUSC Doctrine was supposed to be a way to balance the nation's security needs with the economic needs of the owners. Yet, as Irwin Heine, a former official in the Maritime Administration, has noted, "the fact that (EUSC) registries play an important role in U.S. mobilization planning is based upon agreements, not treaties, with Panama, Honduras and Liberia. Under international law, only the state of registry has the right to requisition and document under flag-of-convenience registries." A good many of the ships sold overseas under the Ship Sales Act found their way to these newly-formed FOC fleets. The transfer of American vessels overseas had a dynamic all its own. It began over the heated protests of American maritime unions. Once it started, it proved impossible to stop. Taft-Hartley Poses Threat to Hiring Hall Easily Exploitable Towards the end of World War II, American corporations began campaigning for a law to restrict the rights of labor unions. In 1947, after a spate of post-war strikes, Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act. The legislation sent a shiver throughout the labor movement. For 12 years, the Wagner Act had created a favorable legal climate for unions to organize new members. Enactment of Taft-Hartley marked a major political shift. Taft-Hartley made organizing more difficult by allowing states to enact right-towork laws. It tightened restrictions against secondary boycotts and outlawed the hiring of workers through hiring halls. In order to preserve the seaman's hiring hall, SUP President Lundeberg met with Robert Taft, one of the sponsors of the legislation, to secure an exemption from the ruling. Saving the seaman's hiring hall was one of Lundeberg's most important contributions to the maritime industry, said Paul Hall, who succeeded Lundeberg as president of the SIUNA. "Taft-Hartley posed a special threat to seamen. The hiring hall had been at the heart ofall their gains." · Neither Panama nor Liberia had particularly impressive maritime ·traditions. They did, however, possess certain qualifications that made them attractive to American corporations. Both were poor and easily exploitable. Americans have always looked upon both countries as "de facto" colonies. When setting up an open registry system to evade American standards, it was not surprising that the shipping companies would have chosen these countries. A lax system of registration already existed in Panama. After World War II ended, American shipowners and former government officials met with the leaders of Liberia and drafted a Liberian registry tailored to the demands of American shipowners. Ship Sales Act and EUSC Doctrine Decimate American Fleet In a sense, the post-war maritime industry was out of sync with the rest of the country. By 1980, the wholesale transfer of American companies overseas would become a commonplace occurrence. But in 1945, the only factory that was easily transferrable overseas was an ocean-borne one, an American-flag vessel. Congress started this process by enacting the Ship Sales Act of 1946, which authorized the sale of American vessels abroad at cut-rate prices. Now that World War II was over, there was a surplus of American vessels. Policy-makers tended to equate the Ship Sales Act with the foreign aid programs like the Marshall Plan. Maritime unions felt that the program posed a serious threat to the job security of their members. Between 1946 and 1948, foreign buyers snatched up 1,159 American ships. These vessels enabled many foreign fleets to startup at rock-bottom prices. In effect, Congress had subsidized maritime's competition. Ironically, foreign competition was not the most serious threat to the job security of American seamen. It was the actions of American owners and the federal government. In 194 7, the government decided to offer War Risk Insurance to American companies which had reflagged their vessels under the registries of countries deemed "under the effective control of the United States." This later became known as the EUSC Doctrine. 12 Soviet Build-Up The post-war decline of the American fleet coincided with a build-up of the Soviet maritime industry. Starting with a few of our lend-lease vessels in World war II, the Soviets have built their fleet to more than 7,poo vessels. The decline in the American-flag merchant marine was so quick that by the beginning of the Korean War there were only 1, 700 vessels under our registry, roughly 40 percent of what we had during the height of World War II. This was just enough to meet our sealift needs during that conflict. Meanwhile, there was an explosive growth in the number of vessels registered under flags of convenience. This would have profound consequences for seamen, not just in this country but all around the globe. Seamen Were the First to be Abandoned The wholesale exodus of American shipping companies after the war was a prototype for something that would become commonplace throughout the American economy during the 1980s. Writing about the decline of the American auto industry, Pulitzer prize-winning author David Halbestram had some keen observations to make about the motives of American automobile companies in the early part of the decade. He could just as easily have been writing about the shipping industry of the late '40s. "The Japanese challenge had given many American companies an excuse to do something they had always longed to do, which was to relocate their factories in underdeveloped countries beyond the reach of American labor unions. Until then only the most labor-intensive industries, such as the garment industry, had been able to escape the nation's borders. Abandoning the American worker had been socially and politically unthinkable. But now, because of the coming of the Japanese, the tactic had become acceptable." SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �... •• ' t • I ti. • ;a ... t. I I I I .. ._ ft • I ... • ... ( t • f ••I I .. Chapter Nine: Paul Hall Takes Over the Helm of SIU P aul Hall is to the SIU what John L. Lewis was to the Mineworkers: an inspirational leader who shaped the union in his image. The SIU's rise to power during the post-war era was largely a result of his determination and foresight. After he was named director of organizing in 1945, the union began to play a leading role on the waterfront. It was Hall's leadership qualities that made the difference for the SIU. Although World War II had made it possible for the A&G District to survive and even prosper, it was not particularly well placed to assume a leadership role in the maritime industry. The membership of the NMU still outnumbered the A&G District by a large margin. It had most of the big companies and a near-lock on the lucrative passenger vessel and tanker trades. Shipping Gave Him a Break Like many other charter members of the SIU, Hall's early years were filled with poverty. His father, a railReader's Digest said Hall was "morally, inroad conductor, died when he was tellectually and physically superior." just 11 years old. He was forced to leave home at 14 years old to seek employment. He worked at numerous odd jobs, none of which paid very much. He lied about how old he was and boxed men twice his age for a quarter a fight. His brother Pete, 12, was his manager. He often told friends that his first big break came when he decided to ship out. His oldest brother, whom everyone knew as "Sailor," had been the first in the family to take the plunge. Seamen Were His Family As bad as economic conditions were in the maritime industry 60 years ago, they were infinitely better than the ones that Paul Hall had to cope with as a fatherless transient roaming a South plagued by economic collapse. He had a Southerner's sense of the extended family. When he joined the merchant marine, seamen became part of his bloodlines. Even after he became maritime's leading spokesman, every old-timer was his brother and every trainee his son. Though he was intensely proud of his Southern heritage, he was no bigot. His life had been too hard, he had seen too much, for him to look down on anyone. Moved to Integrate the SIU Immediately after he became head of the SIU in 1948, he took steps to integrate the union. Until that time black members were confined to one department. It was not a popular stand by any means, and it could have cost Hall his position. But by 1951 the process was complete: the SIU was no longer a "checkerboard union." Like the good boxer that he was, he knew how to improvise, how to learn from his competitors. The NMU's strong stand on racial equality was Isthmian was his most important campaign. October 1988 one of its most important contributions to the maritime industry. Besides, Hall's family history-his father had been a union member in a region and at a time when unions were frowned upon-had made a strong impression on him . In those pre-CIO days, the union that Hall's father belonged to, the Brotherhood of Local Engineermen, was one of the few to take an unequivocal stand in support of desegregation. While poverty and family tragedy cut short Hall's formal education, it did not cut short his life-long quest for knowledge. During World War II, he sailed as ·an oiler, even though he had received a second engineer's rating. First Union Position In 1943, he was elected to his first important union position-dispatcher in Baltimore. Speaking of Hall's first election, Ted Babkowski had this to say: ''A few of us-Red Baron, Alex Jakowski, myself-motioned Paul for the dispatcher's job in Baltimore. "It was the ideal spot. Baltimore was just about the biggest shipping port in the country. Everyone went through there. You could get to know everybody.'' Boxing Strategy Hall's campaign for dispatcher was marked by an astute sense of timing and a strong attention to detail that became his trademarks. Invariably, the one image that people use to describe Paul Hall is that of the boxer, the lonely warrior who goes one on one with his opponent. The good boxer is almost by definition a good strategist because if he isn't he has to endure immediate pain, immediate punishment. "Paul loved to talk strategy," said Bobby Pomerlane, special assistant to the SIU president. "He used to say that the one thing a boxer should have is a good left hook, because your opponent can't see it coming." The Chief Many of the officials who worked with Paul Hall called him "the Chief," though in many respects he was more like a general. He had a great fondness for Civil War history. In his later years, he would collect antique books on the strategies of Robert E. Lee. Like Lee, he stood alongside his troops on the front lines of battle. The first thing he did at the start of every campaign was to assemble a closelyknit team. He instinctively realized that every person had some skill or idea that could be utilized. More often than not, he said, it was the person everyone else overlooked who made the crucial difference. In 1943, he was virtually unknown outside a small circle of friends. Within a decade, he would be attracting nationwide attention. Writing about Hall in a widely-publicizedReader'sDigest article that appeared in 1953, labor reporter Victor Reisel made the following observations: ''Paul Hall, husky six foot secretary-treasurer of the Seafarers, stands out physically, mentally, morally and intellectually. At 39, this blondish Viking from Alabama has shown old-line unionists how to keep faith with the rank and file and at the same time roll up millions of dollars in assets ... he is one of the few honest labor leaders on the New York waterfront." The people who worked with Paul Hall called him ·;che Chief." Like the good general he was, he scood alongside his troops on the from lines. 13 �CHAPTER TEN: The SIU Becomes a Waterfront Power P aul Hall and the other officials of the SIU set the union's strategy for the post-war era at a port agent's conference in March of 1946. Isthmian and Cities Service were targeted for action. With more than 100 vessels, Isthmian was the largest American-flag steamship company. I twas a worldwide operator whose parent firm was the huge U.S. Steel Corporation. Cities Service was singled out because it had 16 tankers representing 300 potential jobs under its corporate seal. As such, it marked an inviting target for the SIU's entry into the tanker industry. The NMU had tried to organize these companies for years, with little success. Within four years, both were to sign contracts with the SIU. By organizing Isthmian and Cities Service, the SIU was able to establish itself as a power on the waterfront. "Who would ever have thought that a handful of rag-tag sailors could have taken on two of the largest conglomerates in the world and won?" said SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio. Both campaigns were stirring, the stuff of labor history. But neither company exists under the American-flag today, which highlights the most important lesson of both campaigns. No union can be content to rest on past victories and survive. It has to continually organiz.e new companies or else face extinction. Cities Service a Dogfight All the Way "In some ways," wrote John Bunker, former head of the SIU's Historical Research Department, "the Cities Service campaign was tougher than the Isthmian campaign that came along about the same time. The Isthmian fleet was many times larger than Cities Service and its ships were engaged in worldwide trading, which posed more challenging organizational problems . But with Cities Service, the SIU was up against an outfit that was bull-headedly anti-union and was determined to throw every roadblock and baffie that it could before signing on the dotted line. "Organizing efforts on Cities Service began in 1946 ... signing up the men on the ships was the easy part of it. The real fight came against company shenanigans. "There were no Marquis of Queensbury rules in this organizing drives. No punches were held back by either side. It was a dogfight all the way. "Cities Service had become so fearful of SIU men infiltrating its ships through its New York hiring hall that it began hiring crews from such places as the Red Lantern Cafe in Boston, the Rialto Cafe in Bayonne, Paddy Keane's gin mill in Bayonne and other such joints, where men frequently even paid to get shipped on Cities Service tankers ." And in another desperate attempt to keep SIU sympathizers out of its fleet, the company built up an elaborate spy system. Cities Service Sets Up Spy System ''A former Coast Guard officer, John Dugan, was hired to set up this spy system in an attempt to spot SIU men on the ships. One private eye hung around the Citco hiring hall in New York, fingering any SIUers who came in applying for a job. Another detective shadowed the company's own marine employment manager because higher-ups didn't trust him. They even tapped the phone in his office and his home." The company's tactics were so unorthodox that the United States Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare felt compelled to hold hearings into the matter. The committee, which was headed by Sen. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) , reached the following conclusion: "It is almost unbelievable that any union could continue in the existence of this combination of legal stalling and violent anti-union activity. Certainly a smaller, poorer and less persistent union would have been destroyed." Isthmian Was the Typical Paul Hall Campaign As colorful and exciting as the Cities Service Campaign was, Isthmian remains the prototypical "Paul Hall campaign." It was the one where Paul Hall put together his first "closely-knit team." Writing about this campaign, John Bunker noted, "New York Port Agent Paul Hall had been named ... to head up the drive. "Earl 'Bull' Shepard was in charge of the field work, assisted by Cal Tanner, Lindsey Williams, Per Lykke and Eugene Dauber. Secretary-Treasurer J.P. Shuler was also part of the team (as were LOG editor Herb Brand and Hall's administrative assistant Rose Siegel, who coordinated the voluminous flow of information). Among the others who deserved credit were organizers Johnny Arabasz, Al Kerr, E.S. Higdon, William Rentz and Charles Sterling. They worked 18-hour days, seven days a week during this vital campaign. "(But Paul Hall always said that the real heroes were the SIU seamen who) rode the Isthmian ships despite their lower wages and lack of other benefits. These men would infiltrate the Isthmian fleet as volunteer ship organizers. Gties Service hired seamen from bars and tapped phones. The sru came to the aid of striking Wall Street workers in 1948 (below and top-right). The beef made front page news. TRI The Isthmian campaign put the union on the map. The SIU beat out the NMU in signing up the largest unorganized company. 14 SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �"(One of many SIU members to come to the aid of the union) was SIU Vice PresidentAngus 'Red' Campbell, who rode Isthmian'sStee/Inventory as a volunteer organizer on a five-month trip from New York to Shanghai and back. He remembers having all of 28 hours in overtime and paying off with $750." Headquarters Turned Into a Battlefield Throughout the rest of Hall's career, education would remain a priority. He would continually improvise, moving the union's training facilities first to Mobile, then to Brooklyn and finally to Piney Point, where they remain today. Maritime Strike of 1946 Despite the drop-off in post-war shipping, the SIU was able to win important increases in contract negotiations with Waterman and Mississippi Shipping inJ uly The important thing in any campaign is to instill people with a sense of misof 1946. These gains were threatened later that year when the National Wage sion. Hall did this by putting the entire New York union hall on war footing. No Stabilization Board cut the union's wage scale down to a lower level won by the maner where you turned, you could not escape the Isthmian campaign. Writes NMU. Bunker: A general strike was called in September 19~6, "The Isthmian drive was directed from Paul which the uhion won. "This strike," said John Hall's organizational headquarters at 51 Beaver Hawk, "is being directed against the National Wage Street in New York, where the operations resembled field headquarters for a wartime military Stabilization Board and their autocratic infringement of the rights of free labor unions to bargain command. collectively with the operators for wages, hours and "Here complete reports were received daily on working conditions." the position of Isthmian ships all over the world and detailed information on those in American ports or due shortly to arrive. There was a file on MTD Established each ship, including such things as the names of key As the A&G District gathered strength, it began to men aboard and the reaction of crew members to play a more prominent role in the SIUNA's national SIU organizing; when and where the SIU literature had been placed on board; where and when the campaigns. The SIU was no longer a weak link in the AFL seamen's movement; it was a strong ally for ship had been contacted by SIU organizers ; effectiveness of the NMU competition on board; atSUP President Harry Lundeberg. In August of 1946, titudes of crewmen toward the company, and the SIU and the SUP jointly established the similar useful data. Mari time Trades Council of the American Federation of Labor. Later, under the direction of Paul Hall and " Large charts on the walls in this operations cenPete McGavin, it would develop into the powerful ter showed the status of the drive in colorful Maritime Trades Department, a constitutional graphics, so that headquarters would have a daily SIU white caps march in behalf of Detroit phone workers. department of the AFL-CIO consisting of 44 internapicture of the worldwide effort. If one port seemed tional trade unions representing 8.5 million memto be falling behind in the drive, organizers could be shifted from strong to weak points on short bers. The MTD and its numerous port councils gave the SIUNA a strong grassroots notice . The tempo of activity never slackened. The New York combat information center, as it could be called, operated 24 hours a day, with someone always on presence around the country. It played an important role in securing support for hand to take messages, give orders and make decisions. seamen in their organizing drives and legislative banles. Hall Lays a Blueprint for the Future Affiliates Established Yet the Isthmian and Cities Service campaigns were just the tip of the iceberg. During the same time, Hall was laying a blueprint for the SIU's future . In 1946, the SIU came up with its first training program. This was particularly important to Hall, who regretted that his own education had been cut short. Hall was elected to the SIU's top post, secretary-treasurer, in 1948. Building on the union's commitment to organizing, he worked with Lundeberg in chartering three new SIUNA affiliates, each of which represented an important area of growth for the union. --continued next page he ", (; fficers were refused Licensed O a secret ballot election tor heir free choice of col\ective bargain· g representative 1be New York limes praised "the white-capped Seafarers" during this 1948 rally. The ILGWU was fighting organized crime. Such an election is absolutely necessary to prevent a further insure safe efficient ferr The SIU gained attention by helping more than 100 other trade unions in the post-war years. October 1988 Paul Hall showed solidarity. Seafarers marched on behalf of their licensed brothers. 15 �This sad state of affairs was exacerbated by the actions of the Canadian Seamen's Union, which was dominated by the Communist Party. The union was wreaking havoc on the waterfront. International Trade Unionism the Key Speaking of the troubled situation on the Canadian waterfront at the SIUNA's 1947 Convention, William McLaughlin of the British Columbia Seamen's Union had this to say: "It is a period of foreseen and unforeseen events. It is a period that will make exacting demands on the endurance ... and the common sense of each member of the movement. "We in Canada look forward .. . to a militant movement awake and alive to the working class needs. We see it in the nature of the values of international trade union solidarity, and, say, speed the day when all labor will be in the one house, with one set of ideals and principles, and united under the one banner. "International representation in the final analysis, is the only guarantee that will assure seamen the world over of the maintenance and success of any struggle in the defense of their rights." Battle of Halifax The 1946 General Strike enabled the SIU and other maritime unions to achieve gains. In 1949, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific was formed. This gave the international its first entry into the tug and barge field. In 1949, the SIUNA chartered the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers and the Marine Allied Workers Division (MAWD). The BME was formed to create an alternative to licensed seamen who did not want to be part of the CIO-affiliated Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and who were still working for unorganized lines. From its inception, the MAWD was perceived as being the organizing arm of the SIU (it was unique in that it was chartered under both the international and the Atlantic and Gulf District). In order to be fully effective, the A&G District needed to establish a base among shore-side workers. Helping Other Unions Increasingly throughout the decade, the SIU began to establish a nationwide reputation by supporting other unions in their beefs and organizing drives. Working through the SIUNA and the MID port councils, the SIU supported striking members of the United Financial Employees Union, Local 205, AFL, during the bitterly-contested Wall Street Strike of 1948. In 1946, the union went to the aid of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders, the International Longshoremen's Association and the CIO Shipbuilders. When organized crime tried to infiltrate the Ladies Garment Workers Union, white-capped SIU seamen stood by their union brothers at a rally, held in midtown Manhattan, that was attended by more than 50,000 people. "Scattered through the crowd," said The New York Times, "were hundreds of white-capped Seafarers who drew enthusiastic cheers and applause for the aid they were giving the ILGWU in its war on the gangster hoodlums." And when Canadian shipowners asked SIUNA President Harry Lundeberg to help them fight the Communist element on the Canadian waterfront, SIU seamen joined their SUP brothers as full partners in this campaign. Writing about the battle to establish an independent Canadian affiliate of the SIU, SIU historian John Bunker had this to say: "The Canadian District of the SIU was formed in September of 1948. "When the contract between the Canadian Shipping Federation, which included most of the Canadian operators, and the Canadian Seamen's Union expired, the Federation signed contracts with the new SIU. ''As the SIU began taking over the ships according to the agreement, the CSU called a strike in March 1949. About 80 ships were affected ... The strike spread as far as Great Britain, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as left-wing longshore unions were brought into the beef in support of the CSU. "The famous battle of Halifax erupted on April 8, 1949, when some 300 SIU and CSU men came together in a head busting confrontation on the waterfront there, with a number being hurt by shotgun blasts, bricks, rocks, bottles and other missiles. "The SIU finally prevailed and the CSU faded away in what one writer called 'one of the worst defeats to be suffered by communism in North America.' " With the Canadian beef, the SIU had come full circle. It had started the decade under the trusteeship of the SUP. Within 10 years, it had become a full-fledged partner in the international and was able to offer support to other affiliates when they needed it. Seafarers relish a quiet moment during the General Strike of 1946. Hundreds hit the bricks. Canadian Beef Conditions for Canadian seamen deteriorated rapidly after World War II. Although still sizeable, the Canadian deep-sea fleet was being decimated by that country's colonial relationship with Great Britain. Canadian shipping companies were free to reflag under the British flag, and they did. A Canadian union hall. The SIU of Canada enabled seamen to win important gains. 16 SIU supports striking New Orleans telephone workers. The help was much appreciated. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter Eleven: NMU Embroiled In An Internal Fight T he SIU's rise as a power on the waterfront was greatly helped by internal the NMU Pilot, the battle came to a head over a resolution which stated: problems that were embroiling its main competitor, the NMU. "Resolved that this convention of the American seamen reaffirms its faith in the The Communist Party had played an important role in the administration of United States and what is stands for and makes it clear that we will defend our the NMU since its inception in 1937. Yet relations betweenJoe Curran and the country against any enemy including the Soviet Union.'' Party started to sour towards the end of World War II. The delegates adopted this resolution by a vote of 448 in favor, 56 against with Publicly, at least, Curran took great pains to underplay the differences. And the 53 abstentions. A second vote was taken on expelling Communists from the NMU. Although it DailyWorker, the official organ of the Communist Party, continued to write glowing pieces about him. failed to gain the necessary two-thirds vote, it marked the end of the Communist "Curran worked at his job as few of the others Party as a major force on the waterfront. did," wrote Murray Kempton. "The Communists Today, it would be unconstitutional to expel a still held him up as a stately monument of the member for his political beliefs. Yet the fact remains proletarian. But in those years, he must have felt that roughly 20 percent of the delegates to the 1949 that his office as president of the NMU had about it NMU Convention refused to vote for an innocuous aspects of reign without rule.'' resolution saying that they would defend their Yet behind the scenes, there was a byzantine country. struggle for control of the union. To a country that was about to be engulfed in a In 1946, a number of high ranking NMU officials bitter confrontation in Korea, this was bad news. were expelled from the Communist Party. At the Had such a state of affairs been allowed to continue, same time, a number of Communists were dropped the whole justification for government subsidies to from the NMU's higher echelons. the maritime industry would have been underBy the summer of 1948, not one Communist mined. remained on the NMU's executive council. Despite The NMU was not the only CIO union to go these developments,' 'the Communists ... continued through this kind of ordeal. In 1949, the leadership to exalt Curran as a symbol," wrote Kempton. of the CIO expelled 11 unions because they were At one time, five out of six members of the NMU's executive "They thought of themselves as his creator." "masquerading as labor unions" and were "effeccouncil held cards in the Communist Party. The only one who tively Communist-dominated." The NMU was not didn't was NMU President Joe Curran, center at bottom. expelled because by this time Curran had already The Inevitable Showdown won his fight with the Party. Eventually, Curran was forced into a public showdown with the Communist In the eyes of many, though not all, AFL labor leaders, the issue wasn't the members of the NMU's higher echelons. The political realities of the post-war beliefs of the individual members. After all, many of the early members of the SIU era-the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union, the rising tide had been former members of the IWW of anti-communism in this country-made such a confrontation inevitable. The real issue was the wisdom of handing over the administration of a union Ideology aside, the most devastating charge that could be levelled against the to non-democratic forces. Speaking of the practical effect of that decision, ShanCommunists who played a leading role in the NMU was that they were less non Wall said in the May 1987 edition oftheNMU Pilot: militant than their AFL counterparts in fighting for the rights of their members. "In the beginning, the professed principles of the Communists seemed to line According to Kempton: up with the idea of working seamen-like wanting a strong union and wanting to "Nobody noticed that somewhere at the core, people were going soft and that wipe out discrimination. As long as the Communists said that they wanted the it was harder and harder even to pay men to go out and organize whatever ships same thing the rank-and-file members knew they wanted, there seemed to be no remained outside the union. For there were things that you could not buy. problem. Blackie Meyers spent $170,000 to unionize the Isthmian Steamship Line and "But by the beginning of World War II, the goals of the Communists began to ended up with nothing. A reformed and resurgent AFL sailor's union was shamopenly diverge from the goals of the membership. The working seamen naturally ing the NMU wherever there was a contest." wanted England and France to win the war. But when Russia and Nazi Germany Communist domination of the NMU was broken once and for all at the briefly became allies, NMU Communists, utilizing petty strikes and isolation union's 1949 convention. According to Shannon Wall in the May 1987 edition of slogans, tried to put every obstacle in the way of aid to the democracies.'' Chapter Twelve: SIU Seamen Mount Sealift in Korea The followl1 ig a ry o the SIU lbe b ~lfilrcrs 26 part-~..~ on LOG. L ess than five years after the end of World War II, the United States was suddenly faced with another major conflagration. On June 25, 1950, more than 60,000 North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel behind a phalanx of Russian tanks and invaded South Korea. The United States reacted immediately, dispatching troops and supplies from bases in Japan to aid the Republic of South Korea. The United Nations supported the American action and some of its members later sent combat forces to Korea, too. This Korean invasion emphasized, probably more than any other in history, the vital importance of a merchant fleet being ready to support a war effort. It proved that the "bottom line" in an emergency is not a fleet on blueprints but a fleet that is already in service and ready for "full speed ahead." Even though our involvement in World War II was gradual, there was enough lead time to prepare sea transport for ourselves and our allies. The invasion of South Korea came suddenly and without any warning. In order to keep South Korea from falling into Communist hands, war supplies of all kinds had to be sent quickly. SIU crews carried American troops and arms (left) to safety in a huge sealift in Korea. At right, an SIU crew takes care of displaced civilians and army personnel. Reversal of Fortunes During the summer of 1950, United Nations forces threw the (North Korean) invaders back across the 38th parallel and pushed them all the way back to the Chinese border at the Yalu River. Then in November of 1950, more than 200,000 Chinese troops crossed the Yalu and drove back the UN forces, with the merchant marine preventing the UN retreat from becoming a military disaster. When it appeared that the UN forces -continued next page October 1988 Seafarers provided the United States with a reliable source of sealift during the Korean War. 17 �would be overwhelmed, every available ship was sent to H ungnam and other North Korean ports to evacuate civilians, troops and military supplies. SIU-Manned Vessels Part of Amazing Sealift American-flag ships, including many manned by the SIU, accomplished one of the most amazing sealifts in the world at Hungnam. In only two weeks time, freighters without any regular troop or passenger accommodations evacuated 105,000 troops, 100,000 civilians, 14,500 vehicles and 350,000 tons of guns, tanks, ammunition and other baule equipment. This was a tremendous logistical achievement, the full scope of which seemed almost unbelievable. The last ship to leave the embattled port of Hungnam was the Madaket of Waterman S.S. Company, carrying a full SIU crew. She steamed out of the shell spattered harbor carrying no less than 11,000 men, women and children. The Waterman Line's Choctaw left just a few hours before the Madaket, jammed with troops and supplies. Able Seaman Florenz Paskowski of the Madaket said that the night sky was lit up like the Fourth ofJuly. "It was like the Normandy beachhead," he recalled. "Refugees and troops streamed onboard while shells from our warships thundered overhead toward the enemy. Dead-tired soldiers and marines came up the gangplanks with hand grenades still pinned to their uniforms. They were covered with dust and mud." SIU Crews Sail Well Prepared All SIU ships crewed up and sailed on time. This was because of the union's foresight in setting up manpower comminees. The comminee accumulated a list of skilled sailors to man the ships soon after the war broke out. SIU-manned ships won many plaudits from the military for a job well done in the Korean War supply efforts. One example was the Sea Wind. "Your performance," wrote Vice Admiral C. T. Joy, commander of naval forces in the Far East, to the ship's captain, "has been notable throughout the Korean campaign. The merchant mariners who performed for you did so silently, but their accomplishment speaks loudly. The cooperation and assistance of the merchant marine adds but one more page of glory in our maritime history.'' Chapter Thirteen: The Fifties: SIU Makes Rapid Progress T he 1950s were a period of tremendous growth for the SIU. The union was working on many different levels to protect the interests of its membership. The union continued to pick up new work. While the NMU still had most of the subsidized operators, the Korean War had given the SIU an opportunity to grow. "The Korean War swung it around for the SIU," said Ray McKay, president of District 2-MEBA. "It created an opening for small operators, entrepreneurs who otherwise wouldn't have had a chance. Some of the companies that got started during this period developed into important sources of jobs for SIU and BME seamen. Morris Weisberger, who was then the SUP's Port Agent for New York, had a lot of contacts with these people. He was instrumental in helping the SIU sign up new work." The union explored all kinds of new areas for growth. In 1954 it became one of the first unions to recognize the potential of Puerto Rico. Keith Terpe, the union's director of organizing, was sent to that island to establish the Puerto Rico division of the A&G District. By 1970, the unit had 20,000 members employed in 82 different industries. for the members but for their dependents-they were not taxed as income. As required by law, the activities of the welfare plan were overseen by a board oftrustees, which was composed of an equal number of representatives from labor and management. Vacation Plan, Scholarship Program, Clinics Other benefits were introduced. A vacation plan was started in 1952. And in accordance with Paul Hall's commitment to education, a scholarship program for SIU members and their dependents was started. In 1955 the union signed another agreement with its operators to set up a nationwide system of clinics. Dr. Joseph Logue, a retired admiral who served in World War I, was named to head the new program. The first clinic opened in 1957. The whole operation was geared towards the needs of the seaman. "Doctor Logue had a special rapport with the membership," said Florence Penny, his administrative assistant. "They felt comfortable with him. Seamen no longer had to put up with long delays at hospitals. They SIU Moves Into New weren't dependent upon the whims Headquarters Building of a company doctor. Moreover, the The union's new position on the clinics stressed preventive medicine. We weren't specialists, but we could waterfront was underscored by its move to a new headquarters building. catch something early on. We had a close connection with certain hospiThe union had outgrown the old tals, like Lutheran Medical in Brookfacilities at 51 Beaver Street. Paul HaJl directed a top assistant, lyn, so a seaman just wasn't another Alphonse "Frenchy" Michelet, to find face in the crowd. a new building and oversee the move. "Doctor Logue was a deeply compassionate man. But he ran a tight Michelet spotted a building on the ship. If a member had to lose weight corner of Twentieth Street and Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn, N.Y. "Formerly or get his blood sugar count down, the Doc told him in no uncertain Job opportunities for SIU members expanded so rapidly that the union was forced to move to Public School Number 60, this large, a new headquarters building in Brooklyn. "Frenchy" Michelet oversaw the repairs (inset). terms. for a lot of seamen, it was althree story building was gutted and most like having their own personal renovated to become one of the finest union halls and union administration centers in the country," wrote SIU hisphysician." torian John Bunker. "In addition to offices and hiring hall, the new building featured a bar in the Improved Conditions shape of a Viking ship, a cafeteria seating 250 with a modern, stainless steel galley Throughout the decade, conditions for seamen onboard ship were upgraded. designed for use in a stewards training program. The hall also had a barbershop and a slop chest where seagoing gear was available to members at cost prices. For Barely 20 years earlier, seamen were forced to sleep in one large forecastle. In a while there was also a nightclub, with dancing and entertainment for union 1956, the Cities Service Baltimore became the first American-flag vessel to give members and their friends.'' unlicensed seamen their own private rooms. The new headquarters building was in a constant state of motion. "Paul Towards the end of the decade, Paul Hall started the Food Services Plan, a understood how important it was for seamen to have a place they could call their training program for stewards. The program served a two-fold purpose: to help own. Back then, a union hall was a seaman's second home," said Secretary Joe cut costs for the operators and to improve the quality of life onboard ship. DiGiorgio, who in his early days used to run the Sea Chest. The union also started a lending library that it put on all ships. In their spare "The union hall was where a seaman went to play cards on his time off, where time, seamen could now read anything from Zane Grey westerns to the classics. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., the union argued for improved safety standhe connected with old friends. Paul was constantly making improvements--tearards onboard ships. It went one-on-one with government agencies like the Coast ing this wall down or putting a new carpet in, anything to make things better for Guard in protecting minimum manning standards. It tried to make sure that the the membership." job security of its membership wasn't jeopardized by some arbitrary regulatory change. Welfare Plan Started The Fifties had barely begun when the SIU signed a contract with nine operators which authorized the formation of a new welfare plan. This was part of a larger national trend. For the first time ever, unions began targeting benefits as a priority in contract negotiations. Throughout the decade, the union would win impressive gains in this area. Since the benefits furthered an important national goal-better health, not only 18 Cargo Preference Act of 1954 Still, improvements in wages, benefits and conditions would have been impossible without a steady source of cargo. "You can have the best contract in the world," said Frank Droza.k, the late president of the SIU, "but if you don't have any work it doesn't mean a thing." SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �An SIU dependent wins 1955 scholarship. SIU seaman makes good use of the union's new clinic by passing an EKG with flying colors. The union played an instrumental role in enacting the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, which set aside 50 percent of all government-generated cargo for American-flag vessels. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Warren Magnuson (DWash.), maritime's leading spokesman on Capitol Hill. A good portion of all the work that remains available to the American-flag merchant marine today is generated by this one piece of legislation. The AFL and CIO Merge; NMU and SIU Still Battle In 1955, George Meany engineered an historic merger between the AFL and the CIO. This marked a new era for the labor movement. Throughout the next 30 years, the SIU ~nd NMU would intermittently enter into merger talks. On several different occasions the two unions came close to tying the knot, but they were never able to surmount their differences. Throughout the '50s and early '60s, the NMU and SIU were embroiled in numerous beefs: Robin Lines, Moore-McCormack. American Banner Line . But probably the famous, and certainly the most unusual, was the one involving the American Coal Company. American Coal Beef The American Coal Company was established by Mineworkers President John L. Lewis . According to SIU historianJohn Bunker: "The new company was a means The union gained new benefits for Seafarers and whereby Lewis hoped to get a strong foothold in maritime because if the The SIU and NMU fought FOC vessels. predictions about the coal boom became true it would have required hundreds of Llberty ships a year to supply the European demand for coal. This would mean a huge fleet of ships and thousands of jobs. "In order to acquire ships from the RJPS//111111/JlflS I AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE government's reserve fleet, it had to AND NATIONAL SECURITY show that it was in the shipping busiPROTEST AGAINST (i NIE ONLY / ness, so it brought a Liberty ship called the China Trader and renamed it the Coal Miner. "But more impressively, it also bought out the 68-year-old Bull Line, one of the SIU's oldest companies . Bull operated 15 ships at the time. "While MEBA and the MM&P were negotiating with the new outfit for a contract, the company signed an agreeement for officers with the Brotherhood of Marine Officers (BMO), which was affiliated with a UMW catch-all union called District 50. "For unlicensed men, the company signed a contract with the NMU , although it didn't have a single ship at the time of the signing." The battle between the two unions would rage on for several years . Responding to a request for labor unity fromAFL-CIO President George Meany, the SIU offered to give up the right to crew these vessels . In exchange, the NMU had to recognize the right ofMEBA and the MM&P. "When the NMU'sJoe Curran tried RllKJWJY October 1988 The NY mermaid became an SIU landmark. to make it appear that the SIU had refused to cooperate," wrote John Bunker, "Meany sent him a strong rebuke." A drastic decline in the coal industry in the early '60s rendered the whole beef moot. Old-Timers Come Out of Retirement To Help Their Union But before that happened, "a federal judge entered the dispute with a ruling that all hiring must be done through the unions and that the crewmen had to be hired on a seniority basis," wrote Bunker. "This unusual situation turned union hiring halls at Savannah, Norfolk, Philadelphia and New York into oldtimers conventions. Both the SIU and NMU beat the bushes for old-salts with wads of discharges." SIU members as old as 79 came out of retirement to man the ships. The average age of most crews was well over 60. Said retired official Ted Babkowski: "Paul Hall told me to look out for the old-timers and get them onto the ships. Those characters didn't need any nursemaids. They were as salty as sea biscuits and tough as old marlin. I offered to help one old SUP guy up the ladder with his gear. He acted like I had called him a fink. 'Hey junior,' he said. 'I could lift you and the sea bag, too.' " their families throughout the decade. NMU and SIU Unite To Fight FOCs In one important area, the SIU and NMU were able to overcome their differences and forge a united front. Towards the end of the decade they formed a joint union, the International Maritime Workers Union, to organize flag of convenience vessels . By the mid-1950s, the EUSC Doctrine had decimated the American maritime industry. Most of the work that remained to American-flag operators was in the protected Jones Act trade or was generated by the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. Throughout the decade both the SIU and NMU had tried to draw attention to this issue. Hearings were held on Capitol Hill, but no action was ever ta.ken. Both unions tried to organize the FOCs on a ship by ship basis . This posed a unique legal question. Could unions organize vessels owned by American companies if those vessels were technically registered under foreign flags? living conditions onboard ship improved. Supreme Court Finds in Favor of FOCs The NLRB grappled with this question. By the early part of the 1960s a definite trend had emerged. The courts applied a "contacts-test" to the vessel. --continued next page 19 �• The fewer contacts that an FOC vessel had with the nation of registry, then the more likely the NLRB would say that it fell under the jurisidiction of American labor laws. For example, if a vessel registered under the Panamanian flag paid no taxes, had a British crew and was owned by a company that was incorporated in Delaware, the NLRB was more likely to say that it was governed by American laws than if it employed Panamanian citizens and paid taxes to Panama. This whole promising trend was stopped dead in its tracks in 1963 when the Supreme Court handed down a decision, Belzer vs. United States , which said the NLRB had no jurisidiction over FOC vessel regardless of what kind of contacts they had with the nation of registry. SIUNA Continues to Gain Strength . ' , . . . of "Dignity is not always a matter of manners or dress or a cultured speech. There is also the dignity that comes to him who stands on his own two feet, looks the world in the eye and takes on all comers in the battle for what he might believe is just. "Such a dignity belonged to Harry Lundeberg of the Seafarers International Union of North America and the Sailors Union of the Pacific. His speech was as salty as the seas he sailed, and his manner matched his speech . Hats and coats were not for him: a cap and shirtsleeves or a sweatshirt were his trademarks. "He went to sea in the age of sail and left in the age of steam-but he never left his shipmates. For them he stood always ready to fight against the shipowners to win fair wages and decent working conditions and, later, against the Communist Party, who infested the waterfront. "Because he fought with whatever weapons were at hand, thousands of his fellow seamen found a new pride in their calling and a dignity denied to them before. "Harry Lundeberg left a mark on San Francisco, indeed on every American ship that sails the seven seas, a mark his death did not erase and cannot erase. Maybe he was not a gentlemen in the shallow and generally accepted use of the term; but dignity he had in plenty, and no one could say that he was not a man." Throughout the decade, the SIU remained actively involved in the affairs of its international, the SIUNA. Under Ludeberg's leadership, the SIUNA continued to gain strength. By 1951, the SIU of Canada had established itself as a full-fledged member of the international. The union's membership had grown from 200 to 6,000. The union now had 80 companies under contract. It was able to improve conditions and wages for Canadian seamen. Hal Banks, who headed the union, began an organizing drive aimed specifically at French-speaking seamen, many of whom remained unorganized. The Marine, Cooks and Stewards attended its first SIUNA Convention in 1953; the MFOW in 1955 . The MCS was headed by a protege of Harry Lundeberg, Ed Turner. The union had been chartered to compete against the communist-dominated National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards. After a heated organizing drive, Turner and his AFL allies re-esSen. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) introtablished order. duced the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. At the 1953 SIUNA Convention, Turner talked about the union's early The SIU started a book drive for all ships. SIU seaman reads the Seafarers LOG to learn about the important maritime issues of the day. growth: "On April 5th, 1952, the Marine Cooks & Stewards, AFL, opened an office and hiring hall at 100 First Stree t, Sa n Fran cisco. We had trouble fo r some time keeping this office open, due ..to the .. goon squad from the NUMC&S . But we were successful. ''At the time the office was opened we had a membership of 200. (Today, a year later) ...we have issued 2 ,600 membership books. The organizers who worked on this drive up and down the coast for the Marine Cooks & Stewards had to work under the most adverse conditions. "The organizing drive as it exists today would not have existed were it not for. .. the various branches of the international." One of Turner's major accomplishments during this early period was the establishment of a training school in New job opportunities became available because of the union's political action program. Santa Rosa, Calif. Paul Hall would later use this as a prototype for the The new headquarters building became a second home to many seamen. It was where they ate, met their friends and threw in for a job. Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Harry Lundeberg Dies In 1957 the man who had guided the SIUNA from its inception died . Harry Lundeberg was mourned by seamen from one coast to another. Morris Weisberger was named president of the SUP. Paul Hall was elected head of the SIUNA. Speaking of the man he had replaced: Paul Hall had these things to sayat the 1959 SIUNA Convention, ''Before the convention gets under way, I would like to do something I did at the last convention, which is to read an article pertaining to Harry Lundeberg which appeared in one of the San Francisco papers upon his death. It is called, 'The Dignity of a Man.' 20 SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter Fourteen: SIU Fights for a Democratic Movement F ew leaders leave such an impression on history that their names become synonymous with a movement or a cause. George Meany, the earthy, cigarsmoking plumber from the Bronx, was such an individual. For many, he remains the personification of the American labor movement. The members and officials of the SIU served as footsoldiers in one of his most stirring campaigns. Throughout the 1950s, Meany fought for a democratic trade union movement. The fight began on the New York waterfront, where corruption had become so pervasive that it threatened the integrity of the entire labor movement. "We have to have a clean movement in these United States," he said, "and not only because we think it proper but also because of the paramount obligation to serve the members." Waterfront Commission Highlights Abuses In 1951, the New York Waterfront Commission began investigating crime on the waterfront. It uncovered an extensive pattern of graft and intimidation. After much soul-searching, Meany moved to expel the main culprit, the International LongshoremensAssociation, from theAFL. "That was the first time that the AFL had ever injected itself in any way into the internal affairs of a union," he said. Although autonomy was the most fundamental principle of trade unionism, "we were not going to let them use it as a cloak for things that were wrong, basically corrupt.'' After expelling the IIA, Meany chartered a new union, the American Federation of Longshoremen (the name was later changed to the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen). SIU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall was named director of the new organization. John Dwyer, left, was the inspiration for the Marlon Brando character in Ott the Waterfront. He's talking to Bill McMahon, whose brother was found dead in the Hudson River (1953). SIU official Ted Babkowski reads about corruption on the waterfront in an old AFL paper. John Dwyer According to SIU historian John Bunker, "a key figure in the new union was 38-year-old John Dwyer, a rank-and-file leader in Village Local 895, a second generation longshoreman on the Manhattan docks and a long-time fighter for a clean and democratic union. "The alliance of dissident longshoremen with the SIU occurred at a meeting at the St. George's Hotel in Brooklyn, where Dwyer (and several other members of the ILA) metwith Paul Hall and Morris Weisberger. " 'I told them we would help all we could, provided they would go with us all the way,' said Dwyer. 'We go all the way on everything,' Hall told us. 'The SIU never quit a fight yet. We go to the last bell.' " On the Waterfront Dwyer, who later came to work for the SIU as an official, was the inspiration for the Marlon Brando character in "On the Waterfront." A writer, Bud Schulberg, became interested in Dwyer 's struggle. He wrote a series of articles which he later adapted into a screenplay. SIU organizers began signing pledge cards for the new union in large numbers. In December 1953, an election was held, but the new union fell short: 7,568 votes to the IIA's 9,060. But there was so much violence and coercion that the NLRB ordered a new election. Thousands Gather at the SIU Hall "Intimidatio~, beatings and murders dominated this whole campaign, for the racketeers were fighting for survival on the waterfront," wrote Schulberg. "But on election night, May 26, 1954, the rebels were in a victory mood. With no union hall of their own, thousands of them gathered at the Seafarers Union Hall in Brooklyn to await the election returns. Paul Hall, the formidable ex-sailor president of the SIU, was the ranking AFL officer in this war against the IIA. October 1988 "Beer was on the house that night for the men who had stood up to the danger, ostracism and starvation in their effort to wrench control of the 'Waterfront from the racketeers.'' Yet the new union was to lose bya small margin out of the more than 16,000 votes cast. ''A mere 319 votes separated the old order from the new," wrote Schulberg. "In Jersey City alone, buses scheduled to carry anti-II.A dockworkers to the polls mysteriously failed to show up. One of the AFL organizers responsible for this transportation was promptly rewarded by the ILA-promoted to hiring boss. That one defection-and there were others--cost this tragic photo-finish defeat." The battle between the SIU and the ILA was to continue for several more years. In June 1958, Paul Hall met with Captain William Bradley, the new leader of the IIA, and reached an agreement to end the five-year dispute. A year later, the ILA was readmitted into the AFL-CIO. "We gave it all we had," said Hall. ''Like anything we go in for, we go in 'til the final bell. For the sake of peace on the waterfront we took off the gloves. "We didn't win the vote, but we fought for a clean union for waterfront workers and that was worth the fight." Paul Hall and Georse Meany Cement Their Friendship The new ILA that emerged from this fracas was a cleaner, more democratic union. Certain locals of the ILA have emerged as important allies of the SIU in fighting for the rights of seamen. And as a result of the beef, Paul Hall and George Meany formed a close, life-long friendship. Meany knew that anytime he had a tough campaign, he could depend on Paul Hall's support. And Hall was a strong admirer of Meany, perhaps because the two of them shared a common quality: leadership. Speaking about the AFL president years after this beef, Hall said: "George was ideally equipped at a time when he was called upon to put together varying personalities. You give me one good guy on a ship who knows what he is doing, and I'll give you a united crew with a single purpose. "If Meany comes into the room and nobody knows who he is, he has the quality to attract the attention of other men. If you go aboard a ship and meet in the mess hall over a cup of coffee, you'll soon see who the leader is. They call that built-in leadership quality, and this Meany has.'' Fighting the Teamsters The IIA beef wasn't an isolated incident. Meany would battle corruption in the trade union movement throughout the rest of the decade. The issue had aroused considerable publicity, and Sen. John L. McClellan was holding hearings on the matter. There was a political dimension to the issue. As UAW President Walter Reuther noted, "Failure to eliminate corruption would lead to a law that would make Tuft-Hartley look like a liberal, pro-labor law by comparison." The McClellan Committee uncovered extensive abuses in the Teamsters. In 1957, by a 25-4 vote, the executive council voted to expel the union. Teamsters Raid AFL-CIO Unions Unlike the ILA beef, the AFL-CIO made no attempt to set up an alternative union to the Teamsters. "It would have been impossible for us to take on the Teamsters and try to destroy their union,'' said Meany. The federation's courageous decision to expel the Teamsters came at a high cost. Outside the "House of labor," the Teamsters were free to engage in raids on other unions, which they did with increasing frequency. -continued next page 21 �Thousands gather at an outdoor rally held at the SIU hall in Brooklyn in support of the newly-formed AFL Longshoremen's Union. The fight for a free labor movement was in full swing. Paul Hall pledges to support the dissident longshoremen. The SIU came to the aid of small unions who were being raided by the Teamsters. Below, the Chicago taxi fleet. When this happened, AFL President George Meany and the heads of small, vulnerable unions who didn't want to be gobbled up by the Teamsters knew that they could turn to the Seafarers for support. Battle Lines Drawn in Puerto Rico The battle lines were drawn in Puerto Rico when Meany and Luis In Puerto Rico ... Munoz, governor of Puerto Rico, re"In Puerto Rico the SIU took on the quested help from the SIU. The fight biggest with a directive from Meany to continued stateside, in Chicago, 'stop Hoffa.' Hoffa retaliated with 'Bust Philadelphia, Detroit and St. Louis, the SIU in Puerto Rico!' where the SIU was on the front lines "The Seafarers soon discovered that the Teamsters were muscling in on SIU in the fight to keep AFL-CIO unions contracts and the fight was on Before it from being raided by the Teamsters. ended some nine years later there were Wrote John Bunker, "In the early hundreds of bitter confrontations bepart of the '60s, the International tween SIU and the Teamsters all over the island, with head-busting picket line batBrotherhood of Teamsters had more cles where white-capped sailors and than one and a half million members, green-capped Teamsters mixed it up plus a bank roll that even Chase Manwith clubs, chains, fists and baseball hattan would have envied. The membats. There were bullets and fire bombs, too. bership of the SIU at the time did not "SIU Representative Keith Terpe once exceed 75,000, including all its afstepped out of his house in the morning filiates . to be met by shots from a waiting car "Compared to Jimmy Hoffa's that then quickly sped away. The bullets missed him by inches." mighty Team ters, Paul Hall's SIU was a David with a slingshot. But little David took on Goliath and stung him with defeats from Puerto Rico to San Diego and other points in between. "The Teamsters' most decisive and embarrassing confrontation with the SIU came in Chicago where the sailors helped rebellious cab drivers (from being swallowed up by the Teamsters). " Joe Abata formed the Democratic Union Or- 22 ganizing Committee to oust Teamster Local 777 from control. After a hard and bitter campaign, the SIU and Abata won. "For the first time in 12 years," wrote Bunker, "the drivers received an increase in pay, plus benefits. And for the first time each driver received a copy of the union contract and could attend regular monthly membership meetings." Hoffa Wanted to Control the Waterfront; Great Lakes Seamen Endangered In Chicago ... "Hall's outspoken opposition to the Teamsters' chief almost cost him his life in Chicago in 1960. After a meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, Hall and Steve Leslie, head of the Operating Engineers, were seated at a restaurant table when the head of a Chicago Teamster local came up, took out a gun concealed in his hat and said to Hall 'Do you want it now or outside?' "Leslie distracted the gunman's attention and brushed his arm aside, enabling Hall to take the gun. When they managed to get around the table and grab the intruder, other leamster goons invaded the joint and a real donnybrook erupted. " 'We fought our way out,' said Leslie, 'but it was a close call-a real knucklebusting brawl.' "Later that evening Hall walked into a meeting of Teamster big-wigs at a nearby hotel, gave them a revolver and said, 'Here's your gun. I don't want any leamster property!' " "It should be remembered," wrote Bunker, "that Paul Hall and the SIU had a special reason for wanting to climb into the ring against the Teamters. In 1960 Hoffa cooked up a grandiose scheme to bring all longshoremen and marine workers into the Teamsters through a proposed Conference of Transportation Unity. This plot included alliances with Joe Curran's National Maritime Union and Harry Bridge's International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's .A.s.5ociation. "As part of this plan, Hoffa moved into la.kes shipping and tried to take over one of the SIU fleets there. He also set up the Marine Officers Association to raid the Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association jurisdictions. He was unsuccessful.. .but it was a strong signal of his overall intention. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �"'James Hoffa,' said the Chicago American, 'is determined that the Teamsters shall boss the waterfront workers and the seamen, thus controlling all of the nation's transport facilities for freights except the railroads and the airlines.' " Defection in Philadelphia to labor's highest council. "The battle for a democratic trade union movement was one of the most stirring in this union's history," said current SIU President Mike Sacco. "Many of the people who participated in those battles are still alive today. Whenever I come across someone who was active in one of those beefs, I think to myself, here is someone who was willing to risk his life for the trade union movement. "Ultimately," said Sacco, "it all boils down to the actions of one individual. A lot of young people today take a lot of things for granted. They just don't understand the sacrifices that the people who came before them made." One of the biggest fights against the Teamsters occurred in Philadelphia, where Steve "Blackie" Cardullo, national director of the United Industrial Workers Union (the new name for the Marine Allied Workers Division) , defected to the Teamsters. At stake were the democratic rights of hundreds ofUIW members working In Philadelphi?....r: , in such shops as Hussman Refrigeration. It was a tough and bitter fight, ·~ut noon time on Feb. 24, 1962, Red campbell was waiting fot lunch and watching a basketball game on t.v. Suddenly there was a shattered glass and ~bottle came sailing through but the SIU won. The SIU almost won Teamsters Re-admitted To AFL-CIO the big front window of the union hall. Even though the battle with the another fight. It had backed the Voice uMoments later there was a crash and a shock ·that rocked the btiitding as the rest of the Teamsters had been long and bitterly of the Teamsters Organizing Commitwindow splintered in aU directions and the front end of a truck nosed into the bah, followed fought, SIU President Frank Drozak in by a barrage of bricks and bottles. tee (VOICE), a dissident group of "George McCartney had been there sining a few feet away writing a report and wishing he 1988 joined a united executive counTeamster members committed to alUld be home th.at night for his wife's birthday. cil of the AFL-CIO in voting to resecuring a democratic local in the " 'I knew right away what had happened,' he said. 'The Teamsters had come to call. I grabbed admit the Teamsters into the "House Philadelphia area. The SIU was given a bat and rushed -Out the door-li.ke the charge of the Light Brigade. I ran into four gorillas loaded with bricks and bats. 1 swung my bat and they backed away. Then I realized I was the of Labor." practically no chance of winning this only one in McCartney7s charge. l got back inside somehow without catching any bricks or ''Times change and so do one. But the final vote was 3,870 to bottles.' priorities," said Frank Drozak. "If any 3,27 4. "It was," said Business Week, By that time big Ralph Qninnonez bad charged out the door with Tom Gould, Steve Troy union had the right to vote against ad"the first real challenge to Hoffa." and some othets. The 'R!rtmstets jumped inr.o a car and sped away.n mitting the Teamsters, it was this one. The battle for a democratic trade ''And yet it was vitally important for union movement had several importhe Teamsters to be re-admitted. tant consequences. Most were good; During the '50s, the big battle was to clean up the labor movement. George one, unfortunately, was not, and it still plagues trade unionists today. In 1959 Meany, Paul Hall and others did so. Congress enacted the Landrum-Griffin Act, which imposed severe new regula'fuld now the federal government wants to go far beyond the Landrum-Griffin tions on the labor movment and created a bureaucratic nightmare. Act in its fight against the Teamsters. They say that this is a special case : don't "The entire labor movement was punished for the actions of a few, " said Arworry. chie Robinson. The SIU was luckier than most. Under the watchful eye of Howard Schulman, a one-time president of the 12,000 member Labor Law sec"If the labor movement has learned anything these past eight years of the tion of the American Bar Association, the SIU was able to minimize the effects of Reagan administration, it is that if there is any kind of loophole it will be abused. "If Ronald Reagan can appoint James Watt as Secretary of the Interior or put "harassment" suits that became commonplace after enactment of the legislation. Ann Buford in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency, then sure as I stand here, any precedent taken in connection with the Teamsters will be abused. In Hall Named to the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO the early '60s, we went to war with the Teamsters to protect the concept of democratic trade unionism. It's now the '80s, and we'll support them every inch In 1962, Paul Hall was named to the executive council of the AFL-CIO. Hall's of the way for the same reason." courageous actions during this period played an important part on his elevation • 4 In 1957, George Meany expelled the Teamsters to ensure a democratic labor movement. Paul Hall and George Meany joined forces in the battle for a democratic labor movement. - As a result of the sacrifices made by the SIU, Chicago taxi drivers made important gains. i.A\\ MEMBERSHIP MEETING October 1988 23 �Chapter Fifteen: Fight to Save the Maritime Industry B y the early '60s, technological advances were so rapid and far-reaching that they posed a serious challenge to the job security of American seamen. The rise of cross-Atlantic air travel killed off the lucrative passenger vessel industry. Eight of the few remaining American-flag passenger vessels were sold overseas or laid up in 1969. They were all under contract to the NMU, and their demise put a serious strain on that union's pension plan. In 1958, the SIU had made an attempt to create new work for its members in this area when it became involved in the American Banner Lines beef. The union implemented an innovative training program, but the company lasted only one year. training school in Brooklyn, N.Y In 1968 , the SIU got into a beefwith District 1MEBA over an apprentice engineer rating that District 1 wanted to have introduced on its Delta ships. The SIU said that it violated its jurisdiction; after a brief confrontation the rating was dropped from all SIU-contracted vessels. The apprentice engineer rating was particularly important because it represented an attack against the SIU's future. The SIU had introduced a new rating in the engine room, the QMED. During the Vietnam War there were plenty of jobs Containerization Changes Maritime l - Other changes were just as farreaching. In 1957 a new era in shipping was ushered in when the Gateway City became the first fullycontainerized vessel in the world. The technology had been pioneered by two North Carolina trucking brothers, James and Malcolm Mclean, who had bought Waterman Steamship Company in 1955. Containerization changed completely the face of the maritime industry. It placed a premium on space, which rendered ports like Manhattan obsolete. By wedding trucking and shipping it ushered in a new era of intermodalism. And it drastically cut down the amount of time that a ship needed to spend in a port. Other changes were revol utionizing the maritime industry. Automation cut down the number of people needed to crew a vessel. It also put a premium on workers who could handle sophisticated computerized equipment. Generous subsidies and favorable tax laws enabled foreign fleets to get a jump start with diesel technology. This substantially reduced their operating costs, making them more competitive. The first American company to introduce that kind of sophisticated equipment was the Falcoln Group, an SIU-contracted company headed by the visionary C. C. Wei. Richard Nixon gave maritime a reprieve with the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. In 1976,jimmy Carter pledged sup p ort for a cargo preference bill. Ford vetoed cargo preference, Paul Hall vetoed Ford. SIU lobbyist Phil Carlip w as a fix t u re on Capitol Hill. Vietnam War Creates New Jobs for American Seamen .L:.. American shipping was given a reprieve of sorts by the Vietnam War. Once again, demand for shipping increased. Once again, it was a mad scramble to provide properly trained crews for all the vessels. Manpower became the catch-all phrase among port officials . "We didn't actually shanghai anybody," said one SIU official, "but there were times when I wished it were a viable option." The battle to man all the vessels was two-fold. If vessels consistently sailed short-handed, an operator would argue that the manning scales were out of line. And if the work were done by licensed officers, the SIU would lose the slot altogether. A lot of new members came into the SIU during this time. The demand for shipping made it possible for many members to gain 'il books and advanced ratings in record time . Bobby McKay became the youngest deck officer in the history of the maritime industry. He had started with the SIU as a teenager and worked his way up. Other members made good use of the opportunities. john Adams was from Southern Maryland. "I was hanging around with no place to go . If it hadn't been for the SIU and the opportunities it presented me, I don't know what would have become of me," he said. He became a captain in 1986. In order to handle this increased demand for shipping, the SIU and District-2 MEBA opened a joint 24 for all American seamen. But everyone knew that once the war ended, the decline in shipping would resume unabated. FOC fleets did not pay taxes, nor did they have to meet the same kind of minimum safety and health standards that American companies were required to meet. Coupled with automation and other technological advances, this meant that the number of jobs available to American seamen would inevitably shrink. SIU President Paul Hall realized that the long-time job security of American seamen depended on just two things: political action and education. Throughout the sixties and seventies, he made both a priority. SPAD Gets Results for American Seamen Under Hall's direction, the SIU developed one of the most effective political action programs in the country. A new program, the Seafarers Political Action Donation program, or SPAD, was introduced. The members were told that their SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �job security depended on political action. Under American law the general funds of a union could not be used for lobbying; this meant that seamen had to make direct contributions to a separate fund. ''Politics is Porkchops" ran the headlines in the SIU LOG. The union made an all-out effort to communicate to its membership the importance of political action. The members responded in style, making voluntary contributions to the union's political action program. Thanks to their generosity, SPAD became one of the largest programs of its kind. The SIU then used it to lobby for programs that would create a steady source of cargo for American seamen. The government challenged the legality of SPAD in the courts. A federal judge eventually dismissed the case, saying that the government's actions amounted to "legal harassment" of the union, thus clearing the way for further action. The program continues to give the SIU a solid political base in Washington, D.C. place the Maritime Administration into the Department of Transportation, where he felt it would get lost in the shuffie. Like the Isthmian and Cities Service fights, Hall made political action an all-out campaign. The MID was turned into a war room, complete with charts and graphs showing how a particular senator or congressman had voted on an important issue. He again assembled one of his famous "teams." The MTD team consisted of Pete McGavin,Jean Ingrao, Phil Carlip, 0.W "Bill" Moody, John Yarmola, and a few others. New Research Center Formed In this new ballpark, knowledge was power. Hall then persuaded SIU-contracted companies to develop an independent research center, known as the Transportation Institute. It opened in 1969 under the direction of Herb Brand, one-time editor of the Seafarers LOG. SIU Becomes Leading Political Player Hall became a leading player on the national political scene. AFL-CIO President George Meany asked him to direct Hubert Humphrey's presidential campaign in California. A confident of New York Governor Hugh Carey, Hall was ranked among the 10 most powerful people in the stateh by New lf>rk Magazine. Paul Hall with two members of his "MID team." Jean Ingrao, center, John Yarmola, right. In the '70s, the MID played a pivotal political role. lbe SIU developed a sophisticated political action program. Paul Hall talking to industrial workers at a UIW membership meeting. On the executive council of the AFL-CIO, Hall was a consistent supporter of George Meany. He broke with Meany just once: in 1973 when the council voted to impeach Richard Nixon. Meany understood why: aside from Franklin Delano Roosevelt, no president in this century had done more to promote the American-flag merchant marine. Nixon had signed into law the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, an ambitious shipbuilding program which extended Title XI loan guarantees to tankers and inland equipment. Hall's role in passage of the bill earned him the title of "Father of the modern American merchant marine ." Merchant Marine Act of 1970 Only Half of the Solution MTD Plays an Increasingly Important Role During this time the Maritime Trades Department played an increasingly important role in protecting the job security of American seamen. Under the direction of MTD President Paul Hall and Secretary-Treasurer Pete McGavin, the MID vvas a major player on the national political scene. The MTD consisted of 44 international unions representing 8.5 million members. Hall had realized that there was little that 100, 000 seamen could do alone. But by engaging shore-side workers into the struggle for a stronger, more secure merchant marine, the battle lines were more evenly drawn. Throughout the sixties and seventies, the MTD became a leading voice in the fight to secure a steady supply of cargo for American companies. It was on the front lines in preventing the government from closing down the USPHS hospital system. Lyndon] ohnson once complained that the only man he couldn't beat on Capitol Hill was Paul Hall. Hall had continually frustratedJohnson's attempts to October 1988 The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 was supposed to have created 300 new ships. Fewer than one-third that amount were actually built. "People forget,'' said MTD Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao, "that Paul Hall envisioned the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 as one-half of a comprehensive program. The other half was securing a steady source of cargo for the American-flag merchant manne.'' Hall spent the last nine years of his life pursuing this one goal. He came close to achieving it in 1974 when Congress enacted the Energy Transportation Act, which would have set aside a certain percentage of petroleum and bulk cargoes for American-flag vessels. He had received an assurance from President Gerald Ford that he would sign the bill into law if it passed both houses of Congress. But when it did, Ford reneged on his promise. "For years," wrote Victor Reisel, "Hall dealt in presidents and with presidents. He knew Jerry Ford when most labor leaders didn't know the Michigan congressman from a Pinto. In 1976 Hall could have re-elected Ford because he always played arithmetic politics. He had the votes to throw to his old friend Ford. But the ex-president, after having invited Paul to Vail, Colo . for a conference, refused to back a cargo preference bill which would have put considerable oil ,,.. and grain tonnage in American vessels. "Jerry Ford vetoed that on principle. Hall vetoed Ford, as he had vetoed other presidents ... Hall made certain that Jerry Ford would lose New York state. But first, Hall got candidate Jimmy Carter to sign a long letter at the Park Sheraton Hotel promising to deliver a cargo preference bill." Hall urged Congress to implement bilateral trade agreements and to develop steady sources of cargo for American-flag vessels. During the early years of 25 �Officers of the SIUNA are sworn in at the 1975 convention. Throughout the decade. the SIU remained active in the affairs of the international by helping other affiliates and pursuing mergers. detente, the United States and the Soviet Union signed a bilateral trade agreement allowing the American-flag merchant marine to carry one-third of all grain cargo to the Soviet Union. Pension Plan Adopted There was much more than just politics during these years. In 1961, in negotiations with deepsea companies, the SIU got its first pension plan. "If you ask me, this was the most important thing that Paul Hall ever did," said Vice President Red Campbell. "The other maritime unions had their pension plans long before we did . Paul waited until he knew that ours would be financially secure. He took a lot of heat on that one. But he was right, and today the members have the finest pension plan in the industry." "Paul's mother had been left destitute after a union pension plan she was supposed to have received went bust," said Rose Hall, his widow. "This made him determined to make sure that any benefit he offered the membership be secure. He didn't want his membership to be in the position that his family was put in. They had relied on the pension for their sole means of support, and when it went under they were left virtually penniless." The facility was forced to close when ship construction from the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 failed to meet projected goals. Still, the project had earned the respect of trade unionists and civil rights leaders around the country. It served as a model for other programs aimed at promoting minority employment in the highly skilled construction trades. After the SIU entered into a merger agreement with the Marine Cooks and Stewards, hundreds of culinary workers employed on the Queen Mary Hotel joined the UIW This marked a turning point in the UIW's efforts to sign up new workers in the service sector. ERISA - During this period the whole nature of union administration was changing. Congress and the government were piling one regulation on another. Sometimes, the regulations flatly contradicted one another. "On Labor Day of 1974," wrote Caroline Gentile, former administrator of the SIU Pension Plan, "Congress passed a revolutionary piece of legislation that would have a profound effect on the way employee benefit funds such as pension plans and medical plans were run. The statute was called the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). It was obvious from the beginning that ERJSA was a very complicated statute that would require a good deal of examination and careful analysis before any action could be taken, but within 12 months of the Act's passage each Seafarers employee benefit plan would have to be changed. "Unlike many other plans that would require major amendments, the Seafarers' plan had already provided for many of the protections that Congress sought to guarantee by the passage of ERISA ... Although many of the rules (mandated by ERISA) seem simple and familiar today, the statue was confusing and difficult to interpret when it was first enacted. The problems were worsened by disagreements about the meaning of the legislation between the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service." SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, left, presents SIU member with his pension check. Olroline Gentile, former administrator of the SIU Plans, outlines ERISA for the trustees. SIU Active in International's Affairs The union continued to be active in the affairs of the international. Throughout this period, the A&G District actively pursued merging with other affiliates. In 1976, the Inland Boatmen's Union became part of the A&G District. A similar agreement was reached in 1978 with the Marine, Cooks & Stewards. The SIU continued to offer support to the other affiliates. It strongly supported the SUP and the MFOW in their dispute over the manning of the Valerie F And when the SIU of Canada was embroiled in the bitterly-contested Upper Great Lakes beef, the A&G District did everything it could to help its sister affiliate. The SIU made sure that all benefits offered under the Pension Plan were secure. United Industrial Workers Union Continues to Grow - Throughout this period, Hall supported development of the United Industrial Workers Union, which was directly affiliated to both the international and the A&G District. It had been chartered in 1949 under the name of Marine Allied Workers Division, but changed its name in 1961 to reflect a change in the composition of its membership. For the first few years of its existence, the UIW concentrated its efforts on signing up workers in marine allied trades. Gradually, however, it began to sign up more and more workers in industrial shops. In 1962, it played a pivotal role in Hall's campaign against the Teams~ers. The UIW gave the SIU an important base among shore-side workers whose support seamen needed if they were to continue to remain an important political force. Some locals of the urw, such as the one in Columbus, Ohio, were quite active in grassroots activities. In 1970, under the direction of Frank Drozak, the UIW's national director, and Ralph Quinnonez, the union's Atlantic Coast director, the UIWwas able to sign up more than 2,000 new members on the U.S. Virgin Islands. Later in the decade, the UIWwas active in getting the Brooklyn Navy Yard reopened. 26 Throughout the '60s and '70s, wages and benefits for UIW members continued to improve. In a sense, the UIW's growth was proof that the seamen's ageold struggle for equality and justice could stir workers outside the maritime industry. Later, in the 1980s, the UIW would serve as a focal point for the union's fight for legislation to promote fair trade in the international marketplace. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter Sixteen: Lundeberg School Gives Thousands Of Seamen a Chance for a Better Life I n 1967, a small group of teenagers became front-line soldiers in a campaign that would occupy Paul Hall's attention for the last 13 years of his life. None had ever been employed onboard an American-flag vessel. Some had been born and raised in New York City ghettoes; others were from Appalachia. Few had any real job prospects for the future. They were the first group of trainees to be admitted to the union's new training school in Piney Point, Md. They were greeted by union officials who had spent nearly two years preparing for this moment. After signing in, the trainees were issued regulation uniforms-jeans, work boots, levi shirts. Their heads were shaven and they were put up in a makeshift dormitory in a rundown motel. They got up at dawn, marched in formation, learned how to tie knots and earned their lifeboat certificate. After six weeks, they were given their first job onboard an Americanflag vessel. Their careers as merchant seamen had officially begun . Came Upon the Land By Chance "They all have a special memory of Paul Hall. He met personally with every upgrader and trainee. He oversaw every detail of construction. "SIU men remember seeing him tour the base for hours on end in his electric golf car: checking, prodding and sparing no rebuke to get things done.'' Educate the Whole Person From the beginning, Paul Hall had a clear perception of what he wanted the school to become. "We want to train seamen to meet the job opportunities of the future," he said. "We have to educate the whole person." ,.-In 1970, the school began offering courses in basic education. Within eight years, more than 1,000 seafarers were able to receive their high school equivalency diplomas. Many were in their fifties and sixties; some had put off upgrading for years because they were embarrassed to admit that they couldn't read. In 1978, the school reached an agreement with St. Charles Community College to offer college-level courses. By 1985 , the school had developed its own degree program so that students could earn associate in arts degrees in Nautical Science Technology and Marine Technology. Yet Piney Point was not just another school. Its curriculum was fashioned with two goals in mind: to make the American-flag merchant marine more competitive and to enable seafarers to take advantage of any new job opportunities in the maritime industry. This marked the beginning of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For several years, the union had been exploring ways of consolidating its various training programs. The drastic changes that were engulfing the maritime industry had convinced Paul Hall that the union needed to upgrade its commitment to education. The SIU had come upon the land for the school by chance. New York Port Agent Joe DiGiorgio had gone to Piney Point to meet with a representative of Steuart Petroleum. Close by was a rundown vacation resort that New Programs, had once been a torpedo testing staNew Job Opportunities tion for the Navy. The union bought the land In 1972, the Lundeberg School through a trust set up by its conrecognized the need for trained pertracted companies. Frank Mongelli sonnel aboard the tugs, towboats and and Tom Soresi were sent down to get inland barges. In order to provide the school in shape. For several seamen with the training to take admonths, they did nothing but hard vatage of th~se new opportunities, a labor, bulldozing land, draining the special program was designed. When swampy land and working on making job opportunities arose onboard LNG the facilities habitable. ships and diesel powered vessels, it They were soon joined by other crafted a program of study to SIU officials: Bob Matthews, Mike and promote job opportunities in those The Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point was the culmination of a dream for Paul Hall. Joe Sacco, Bob Clinton, Tom Brooks, areas. Bill Hall and others. When the school In recent years, emphasis has been SIU trainees were given the tools to compete in an increasingly complex maritime industry. was ready to accept students, Ken on training seafarers for employment Conklin, a retired marine, was put in onboard military vessels, which have charge of the trainees. provided the only new jobs in the It was rough duty. Work days lasted maritime industry. A large cargo han14 hours or more. Officials were dling crane was installed, enabling separated from their families for the school to offer a comprehensive months at a time. And yet for many it sealift mobility course. The Army and was the high point of their careers. Navy began sending people to the Within a few years Piney Point had beschool to take advantage of these come a showplace for the SIU and the facilities. maritime industry A multi-functional bridge deep-sea The growth was gradual. At first, and inland simulator is now in opera- ~ the school taught only lifeboat and tion, one of the few in the nation . basic seamanship. But by the mid This gives seafarers a chance to ac'70s, the school had a full-fledged curcumulate necessary, realistic, "handsriculum. on" experience while still in the classroom. "Hundreds of SIU members and officials have a special feeling for the school," The most important thing about the school is its adaptability. When the union wrote John Bunker, "because they helped to build it in the hot, humid days of signed a contract to crew S.S. Independence and Constitution, the SHLSS was -summer and in the frigid winter when the base was swept by winds from iceable to train skilled chefs and food-handlers to make these passenger vessels a choked St. Mary's Bay. Many a youngster who sweated there as a trainee is now culinary delight for their passengers . sailing as a mate or engineer. --continued next page October 1988 27 �I I I t The Lundeberg School was conceived with the aim of "educating the whole person." The anchor in front of the hotel, center, became a symbol for the entire school. "The union's commitment to education has been carried on through three different administrations," said Ken Conklin, vice president of the school. "First with Paul Hall, then with Frank Drozak and now with Mike Sacco." ARC Program side organizations now book conventions and seminars at the school. 1\vo years ago, SIU pensioners started living there on a full-time basis. Culmination of a Dream For Paul Hall, the Lundeberg School was a culmination of a dream. Deprived of an education, he enabled thousands of seamen to gain theirs. In 1979, a few days before he was to give the seconding speech for Lane Kirkland at the convention of the AFLCIO, he had a seizure. It was an inoperable brain tumor. He fought off dea1:h for several Lee. months. He drifted in and out of a coma; he barely knew where he was. The union ran a series of conferenThe last year of his life had been one ces on alcohol abuse at Piney Point in of his happiest. He had nurtured his 1974 to publicize this problem. There beloved wife Rose to health after a was a lot of resistance to the new serious illness. Her recovery had program, especially from those who brought him great joy. needed it the most. Yet as a result, When he fell ill she rarely left his lives have been saved. side. Every day for eight months, 12 "When I came to the ARC," said hours a day, sometimes more, she was Bill Eglinton, who now is a counselor at the hospital guarding him. Long there, "I was down to 150 lbs. I was in bad shape. I had a bleeding ulcer and after he lost consciousness, members of the hospital staff came to visit, for was experiencing black-outs. he had mesmerized them with his "I started losing jobs. I was wrinen presence. In SIU union halls across up a few times. Finally, I just couldn't the nation, old-timers would grab offitake it any more. I got off a ship and cials and ask, "How is Rosie? How's went straight to the union hall. ''I talked to Philadelphia Port Agent the Chief?" The union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center provides recovering seamen with support. When he died, there was a sense of Joe Air. He had someone pick me up loss at the hospital. Even people who and drive me down to Baltimore, had barely known him could feel their lives diminished in some unexplained way. where I went into a detox center. In many ways, that last, tragic campaign was his finest. Once, when he came "I then went to the ARC. We were one of the first groups. There were 12 out of a coma, he gave a speech, one of the best he had ever delivered. He was others guys. Afterwards, I took the A.A. books with me onboard ship. They gave going to build a town for seamen, a place that they could call their own, where us tapes to listen to. they could live and work in dignity. "There usually was another guy onboard ship who had been through the Of course, he had already done that. It vvas called Piney Point. program. No maner what _IX)rt we hit, we were usually able to get to an AA. His last lucid moment came in January 1980. A picture of George Meany meeting." flashed on the television screen. The Grand Old Man of Labor was dead at 85. "There's George," he said right before he slipped back into a coma. It was No Longer Hard Duty truly the pas.sing of an era, for maritime and for labor. At his funeral, Lane Kirkland said it best. "That big, red Alabama heart of Paul _ Piney Point is no longer hard duty. A beautiful new hotel and recreation center Hall is now still, but the strong beat of it carries on in the love of his family, in the was constructed in 1981. A library, named after Paul Hall, opened at the same memories of his friends, in the union he built, in the solid works that he did, and time. The Lundeberg School is located in an historic section of Southern in the brighter and richer lives of thousands of young people who got a bener Maryland. The school's crowning glory is its waterfront section: Piney Point is lochance in life because of him.'• cated close to where the Potomac River empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Out- The SIU was one of the first unions in America to recognize the serious threat posed by drug and alcohol addiction. More than 700 seafarers have _regained their sobriety and drug-free status by making use of the Addictions Rehabilitation Center in nearby Valley 28 SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �Chapter 17 The '80s: SIU Adjusts to Sweeping Changes, Plants Seeds of Hope B y 1979 Paul Hall had reached the zenith of his career. As senior vice president of the AFL-CIO, he was one of the most influential labor leaders in the nation. He had taken the small, struggling affiliate that Harry Lundeberg established on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and built it into one of the most powerful unions in the nation. He had battled organized crime on the waterfront and beaten the world's largest conglomerates. The wages and working conditions of American seamen, who had been among the most exploited of workers, now compared favorably with their counterparts on shore. Just one accomplishment had escaped his grasp: persuading Congress and the American people to implement a national maritime policy. 1980 Presidential Election Pivotal The USPHS hospital system, which had provived seamen with quality medical care for nearly 200 years, was shut down. The administration procrastinated in coming up with a new liner subsidy program, even though the program, which was central to the continued survival of the American maritime industry, had begun to expire. The program it eventually unveiled has failed to generate much enthusiasm. Maritime's Survival is at Stake In 1980, when the Reagan administration took power, there were 600 deep-sea vessels registered under the American flag, which was barely enough to meet this nation's sealift needs. Today, on the eve of the union's 50th anniversary, that number has fallen to just 360. The maritime industry has undergone a wrench- . ,.,... ing restructuring. Once-proud companies like U.S. Lines no longer exist. Automation has reduced manning scales. Conditions have been made worse by a decadeIong depression in the shipping industry. In order to stay afloat, shipping companies and labor unions have been forced into frenzied bidding wars. Worldwide trends for seamen and other maritime workers are ominous. In order to compete with open registries, traditional maritime nations like Norway have begun setting up their own second registries. Clearly, the continued survival of the Americanflag merchant marine presents the members of the SIU with their greatest challenge as the union faces its second 50 years. He viewed the upcoming presidential election as maritime's last chance to gain a steady supply of cargo. He was gearing up for the election when tragedy struck. Just before he was to deliver Lane Kirkland's seconding speech at the AFL-CIO Convention, he was felled by an inoperable brain tumor. FrankDrozak, his long-time associate, immediately stepped in and gave the union a strong presence during a potentially troubling period. Because of their close association, there was a smooth transition. Within months, Drozak was playing a leading role in securing support for Jimmy Carter, who was publicly committed to signing a cargo preference b. l. Carter lost the 1980 election by a wide margin, in part because of a sense of national frustration brought about by the Iranian hostage crisis. Control Chaos in the Tug of the Senate passed to the Republican Party for the and Barge Industry first time in more than 20 years. The combination of these two events helped pave the way for the soDeep-sea sailors were not the only maritime The Keystone State, one of the union's first military vessels. called Reagan Revolution, which transformed the workers to experience difficulties during this face of American politics. period. A depression in the oil industry and an explosion of corporate takeovers At first, many in the maritime industry had great hopes for the new administration. During the campaign, Reagan had issued a seven-point program to created a desperate situation in the tug and barge industry as well. A pattern "revitalize" the American-flag merchant marine. Yet this turned out to be nothing soon emerged. A company that had a long-standing relationship with the union more than an empty campaign promise. (ACBL, SONAT Marine) would be taken over by a conglomerate. Almost im· ._ mediately, the new management team would start making moves to break the union. That way they could gain access to the funds stored in multi-employer Reagan Revolution Sweeps America plans, reduce wages and welfare benefits and eliminate job descriptions, work The labor movement was faced with a new environment distinctly hostile to its rules, the seniority system and other improvements the union had won. interests. The administration made its intentions clear early on when it broke the Tug and barge companies began unilaterally reclassifying certain groups of Professional Air Traffic Controllers (PATCO) Union in a bitterly contested strike. workers as "supervisory personnel." This made good-faith bargaining nearly imIronically, PATCO had been one of the few unions to possible and threw what should have been routine support Reagan during the 1980 election. negotiations into the courts. Workers were left in Federal programs which had provided a minilimbo while the appeal process took two, three mum safety net for millions of American workers years to play itself out. were axed. The National Labor Relations Board was "It used to be that you would sit across the table packed with conservative appointees, which made it from an owner and talk to him as one human being difficult for unions to receive an impartial hearing. to another," saidSIUVicePresidentJohnFay. "Now, Business groups began holding seminars on how to he has his lawyers and his accountants, and you break unions. The percentage of the American have yours. Everything has to be in writing; even if workforce holding membership in a union dropped you trust a particular management team you know below 20 percent for the first time in the post-war that any company today can wind up being a pawn era. in some takeover bid. The flexibility and trust has Pension funds were under attack. Companies gone out of labor-management relations." sought to pull out of secure, multi-employer plans and establish their own single-employer plans. Not Jones, Cargo Preference The S.S. Constitution, one of two SIU-crewed passenger ships. one multi-employer plan has ever filed for Acts AttacK:ed bankruptcy, but in the three-year period between 1974-1977 alone, more than 8,000 single-employer plans went under. During the Reagan years, repeated attacks have been made against the two most important maritime promotional programs-the Jones Act and the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. Maritime Programs Axed In 1985, agriculture groups mounted their most serious challenge to the Initially, many maritime officials believed that their programs would escape the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. Right before one critical vote, SIU President Frank axe because of the Reagan administration's strong commitment to defense. After Drozak flooded Capitol Hill with whitecapped seamen who made unannounced visits to their elected representatives. all, they reasoned, the American-flag merchant marine plays a pivotal role in providing sealift. He later played a leading role in bringing about a compromise between They were wrong. The American-flag merchant marine was hard hit. Funding maritime and agricultural groups on this issue. This led to the restructuring of the Cargo Preference Act. Certain types of cargo were removed from the act's _ for the Construction Differential Subsidy program was halted. In addition, the administration tried to gut the Title XI Loan Guarantee Mortgage Program and the Capital Construction Fund. --continued next page October 1988 29 �jurisdiction. In return, the cargo preference requirements for other types of government-impelled cargo were raised from 50 to 75 percent over a three-year period. SIU Vice President Jack Caffey noted that management and labor could now mount a united front to resolve thorny problems relating to vessel safety, liability insurance and fishing rights in disputed international waters. Administration Seeks to Export Alaskan Oil Services Beefed Up The administration made no secret of its desire to export Alaskan oil overseas despite a ban contained in the Export Administration Act. This would have had the effect of laying up 40 tankers in the domestic trades. The maritime industry was able to gamer enough support in Congress from preventing that from happening. Many Gains Recorded Shortly after taking over the helm of the SIU, Frank Drozak took steps to improve services to the members. In order to give the union a more visible presence in the nation's capital, he relocated the headquarters building to Camp Springs, Md. He completely computerized the union's records. Not only did this facilitate the processing of claims, but it laid the foundation for a stronger, more efficient Manpower Department. Building upon the legacy of Paul Hall, Drozak made education a priority. He continued to upgrade the facilities at the Seafarers Harry · Lundeberg School. In his speeches, columns and taped messages, he urged SIU members to upgrade their skills. Under Drozak's direction, the union looked into imaginative ways of dealing with a radically changed maritime industry. The abrupt closing of the USPHS hospitals created a crisis for most welfare plans. The trustees effected savings in Unfair Trade Plagues America the Seafarers Welfare Plan without having to cut back on the benefits provided seamen. In New Orleans and Seattle, for example, a preferred provider system It was Frank Drozak's belief that the problems facing the American maritime was set up which guaranteed seamen in those ports bener medical coverage for industry were part of a larger problem. He felt that the international trading sysless money. tem was inherently unfair and that something needed to be done to protect the As president of the 8.5 million member Maritime Trades Department of the security of American workers. AFL-CIO, Drozak led a successful 11-year fight to gain recognition for the role He called upon Congress and the administration to enact an industrial policy. that American seamen played in World War II. He worked tirelessly for ratification If they didn't, he predicted a mass exodus of jobs overseas. All the American ofILO Convention 147, which set minimum international standards for seamen. workers would be left with, he said, "were Mickey Mouse jobs in places like It was the first ILO Convention to be signed by the United States in 35 years. McDonald's paying minimum wage rates." The prototype for this, he said, was The SIU worked for passage of a port development bill to stimulate activity in the formulation of the Effective U.S . Control Doctrine, which decimated the the dredging industry and opposed the imposition of user fees, which were American-flag merchant marine and the fleets of our NATO allies. During his long career in the maritime industry-he had started sailing in the viewed as posing a serious threat to the economic health of the inland waterways industry. deck department in the waning days of World War II- Drozak had witnessed drastic changes in technology and automation. Unless the SIU and the members It supported efforts to reduce the burdensome requirements heaped on the of the union adapted to the rapid changes which were engulfing the industry, he maritime industry, which is regulated by more than 75 agencies. At the same time, the union opposed the said, they would be left behind. administration's broader policy of Absent help from the federal deregulation, on the grounds that it government, he believed that the only would lead to a breakdown of safety avenue of growth was in the military standards in the transportation insector. He repeatedly called upon the dustry. federal government to contract work out to the private sector. This would The union joined others in the have a three-fold effect. It would inmaritime industry in strenuously opposing the reflagging of 11 Kuwaiti crease the sealift capability of this tankers. Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) country by securing an adequatelysummed up the feelings of many in sized pool of skilled mariners. It the industry when she said that the would save the American taxpayers administration had debased the hundreds of millions of dollars. And it maritime laws of the country and would save the American-flag merturned the American registry into a chant marine. flag of convenience. In order to protect the rights of SIU Garners Military New Bedford fishermen, the SIU Work called a strike against the Seafood During a period of industry-wide ..,. Producers Association in 1985. A setdecline, the SIU was able to sign up tlement was finally reached two years hundreds of new jobs for its members SHI.SS Vice President Frank Mongelli (left) met with representatives of the Army and Navy. later. In announcing the agreement, -. 11ic SIU-contracted American Eagle was pan of the convoy foe the Grenada invasion. Member shows souvenir from invasion. 30 The SIU-contracted Falcon Leader was one of the last vessels to be built with CDS funds. Shipbuilding came to a virtual halt in U.S. yards. SIU Fiftieth Anniversary �'~ · onboard military vessels that had been contracted out to the private sector. The turning point came in 1984, when an amendment attached to the Depart· ment of Defense authorizations bill mandated that the Military Sealift Command go through an A-76 bidding process. It was a slow process made possible by the high quality of SIU crews. In 1984, for example, an SIU crew onboard the Southern Cross made a strong impression on the military, earning a letter of commendation for its flawless performance in NATO exercises. The SHLSS retooled its curriculum to include a sealift course incorporating training for helicopter operations and underway replenishments. Students admitted to the school were trained to chores onboard deck and in the engine room. Drozak brought management, labor and government together at a sealift conference, the first of which was held in May 1986 in Piney Point. Frank Drozak Dies The various affiliates of the SIUNA met in August 1987 at one of the intemational's regularly scheduled conventions to deal with the many problem's facing the maritime industry. On the first day of the convention, SIUNA President Frank Drozak fell ill. It was cancer. By April 1988, his condition had become so grave that he called SIU Executive Vice President Michael Sacco to headquarters to begin taking over the helm of the union. Speaking at the union's April membership meeting, Sacco praised Drozak for his many accomplishments. He also urged the membership to reflect upon the meaning of the union's upcoming 50th anniversary He said that the labor movement had enabled American seamen to materially improve the quality of their lives. The wages and conditions that workers now take for granted were gained over the course of several decades. People had given their "blood, sweat and tears" so that future generations would have a benerway of life. Seamen's Struggle Enters a New Phase The struggle, said Sacco, is not over. It is just entering a new phase. Today's members are writing a new chapter. History will record their sacrifices and battles, just as it has recor ed those made by the SIU memrs who served in World War II and built a new union out of the ashes of the ISU. In June 1988, Frank Drozak died. His agenda had been shaped by an historical accident. He assumed office during the 1980 presidential campaign. He died just as the "Reagan Revolution'' was winding down, when the shipping industry was still mired in a decade-long depression. Red Campbell, vice president in charge of contracts, put his career in perspective. "Frank Drozak's enduring legacy is that he enabled this Frank Drozak union to stay afloat during one of the darkest periods in the history of the maritime industry. The union signed up hundreds of new jobs in the military sector and upgraded its services and training program. Unlike others in the maritime industry, it never gave up hope." A Plan For Maritime's Survival "The point is rapidly approaching when the United States will have to decide once and for all if it wants a merchant fleet capable of meeting its security needs," said Campbell. The same conclusion was reached by the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, which recently released a seven-point program aimed at revitalizing the maritime industry. "There is a clear and growing danger to the national security," said the report, "in the deteriorating condition of America's maritime industries. "There is today insufficient strategic sealift, both ships and trained personnel, for the United States using only its own resources as required by the defense planning assumptions, to execute a major deployment in contingent operations in a single theater such as Southwest Asia. Without decisive action, the situation will worsen substantially by the year 2000. "Major government effort is urgently required, indeed overdue, to revise our national objectives, policies and commitments in order to reverse the decline of the maritime industry" Maritime Must Unite In his first report to the membership, SIU President Michael Sacco had this to say on the maner: "We are now at the brink of a new administration. At this point, no one can tell what's in store for U.S. shipping. In these days of non-issue campaigning, no one knows where candidates stand on specifics. "But that doesn't mean that the industry can afford to sit still and wait. It had better get itself together, and I mean all of it-all of management and labor-and begin discussing and examining ways and means of using all resources available, to be certain U.S. shipping is not allowed to continue downward without a mighty effort on our part to tum things around. "It can be done, it's been done before. It's going to take good sense and hard work on the part of every section of the industry. The alternatives make it an absolute must for us to take a good hard ~hot at the challenge. We of the SIU stand ready to do our share!'' Michael Sacco ... ... i Anniversary Supplement Editor Max Hall Special thanks to Herb Brand, George McCartney, Red Campbell, and the staffs of the Paul Hall Archives, the SIU Hiscorical Research Deparcment and the Seafarers LOG. SIU Executive Board Michael Sacco President Joseph Sacco Joseph DiGiorgio Exec11t11ie Vice President Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell John Fay Vice President Vice President George McCartney Thomas Glidewell Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Jack Caffey SIU President Frank Drozak was able to improve SIU services during a period of industry-wide decline. The new headquarters building. October 1988 Vice President 31 �----------•a 1-' i'i "We have an educated and informed membership. Together we will forge new programs to meet the challenges of the future. 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The ship can carry roll-on/roll·off, container or breakbulk cargo. She will be chartered to the Miliuary Sealift Command for West Coast sailings to Far East stations. {See page 9.) S -Bae ed Fish1n oat Safety Bill Ready o Sign U.S.-flag fishing vessels and their crewmembers will see safety upgraded if President Reagan signs a new bill which will toU€hen safety regulations in the nation's most dangerous oi;i;u pation. As the LOO went to press, HR 1841 had passed both houses of Ccn~ress and was ready for Reagan's signature. He is expected to sign the bill. The bill is a result of more than two years of work to strengthen safety in the industry. It requires fishing, fish processing vends and fish tender v~ssels to carry lifeboats, immersion suits, radio equipment, navigation equipment, first aid gear and other safety items the Coast Guard determines is necessary. The SIU backed the strong safety provisions in the bill and sought additional regulations. ''This is a good starting point, but should be thought of as a minimum, not the ultimate in safety said SIU Pres· ident Mike Sacco. Studies show that more than 250 fishing boats a year are lost, almost one every working day. Those type of casualties make the fishing industry even more dangerous than coal mining. In addition, larger boats, carrying 16 or more people, will be required to carry emergency position indicating radio beacons, radar, fire protection and fire fighting equipment, along with several other safety-related requirements. Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), Rep. Mike Lowry (D-Wash.), and senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and John Chafee (R-RI.) were key figures in the passage of the bill. 1• • WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidate Michael S. Dukakis welcomed the endorsement of the 14.1 million-member AFL-CIO, including the SIU, and asked labor to join in his goal of forging ''a new era of greatness for America.'' Dukakis was cheered and applauded frequently as he addressed the federation's General Board in a crowded hotel ballroom here. When the Massachusetts governor finished to a standing ovation, AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland responded by saying labor enters the campaign ''with_enthusiasm and confidence," adding: "We know the stakes and we are ready for the challenge." Earlier, after the delegates discus sed the endorsement issue, AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue announced the results of the rollcall of unions; 12,032,815 for the Dukakis-Bentsen ticket; zero for the Bush/Quayle slate; and zero for no endorsement. Three unions abstai ned. They are t he Airline Pilo ts, Teamsters, and the ational Marine Engineers. Dukakis scorched the Reagan-Bush record on the economy. He said more people may be working today, but the real income of the average family is "right where it was 20 years ago" even though husband and wife both work in most families. Between 1979 and 1985, Dukakis said, the average weekly wage of jobs which have been lost was $440, to be replaced by jobs paying an average of one-third less. The recent rise in interest rates represents ''the legacy of eight years of borrow and spend and borrow and spend, another tax on middle America," he said. He put the tax at $1,000 more a year for families with adjustable rate mortgages, $300 more on every car loan, and a billion dollars in new costs for farmers. Dukakis criticized the Reagan-Bush policies as having created "a Swisscheese economy that's booming on the two coasts and full of holes in the heartland." He said the nation has shifted from an $18 billion trade surplus in 1981 to a trade deficit of $150 billion in 1987. He said the nation's trade and budget deficits will burden coming generations. The Democratic contender said the nation cannot settle for the ''slowgrowth, high inflation economy we are (Continued on Page 5.) New Puerto Rico Marine Ships-Jobs fqr Seafarers Seafarers have just crewed one of the five new Puerto Rico Marine Lancerclass ships, the Guayama, as it was getting her final touches in a Tampa shipyard. The Guayama was one of the Lancer-class ships the company acquired at a recent auction. The ships are former United States Lines ships. That former shipping giant went bankrupt in 1986. The Maritime Administration gave Puerto Rico Marine permission last month to use three of the ships in domestic trades between San Juan and the U.S. East & Gulf Coasts. Marad permission was needed because the ships had been built with Construction Differential subsidy. Inside: SIU A&G Election: Credentials Committee Report Pages 11-13 1 Coast Guard s Drug Testing Program Is Faulted by Labor and Industry Pages 2 and 4 SIU Aids Inland Industry Page 7 The MIV Guayama tied up in Tampa shipyard. (See photos on page 5.) �President's Report by Michael Sacco The Coast Guard's Testing Proposals A s the nation's drug crisis continues to deepen in the absence of a clear, carefully considered, comprehensive national policy for dealing with it, there is a danger that hasty, ill-considered and inappropriate solutions will be sought by an administration anxious to show that it's doing something. That's exactly what seems to be the case in the Coast Guard's proposed programs to require chemical testing of seamen, which the agency says it "expects to discourage drug and alcohol use by merchant marine personnel" and "should also reduce the potential for marine casualties related to drug and alcohol use.'' First off, it should be noted that our union, virtually since its inception, has maintained safety programs in its entry-rating training and upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Secondly, the SIU pioneered in the establishment of educational campaigns against drug and alcohol abuse, and with the support of the industry, set up rehabilitative programs at the Piney Point facility which have been very successful over the years. So we are in complete accord with the Coast Guard's objective of discouraging drug abuses in the maritime industry. The problem we have with the Coast Guard testing plan is that it would burden an already battered industry with a highly complex, expensive plan without any evidence that such a program is warranted by existing conditions. In its haste to meet administration timetables for a show of action on the nation's drug problem, the Coast Guard offers no statistical evidence to support the proposal. The agency estimates that the initial annual cost of the program will be $62.3 million paid for by the industry. Industry estimates the figure in the hundreds of millions. Meanwhile, foreign-flag competition would be free of any such additional cost of operations, making our ships less competitive and wiping out all the efforts that have been made in that direction by American-flag ships. In a nutshell, if these proposals were to be adopted, the maritime industry would come out of the situation in considerably worse shape that it was when it went in, because the Coast Guard is trying to fix something that they haven't proved needs fixing. Beyond that is our fundamental concern with the protection of an individual member s privacy rights. which surely would be in danger of violation as the proposal currently reads. We have gone into considcrnbk: detail in jointly submitting with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association our comments on the Coast Guard proposals. SIU members will be kept advised of developments in this situation. Meanwhile. they should be assured that while we accept our responsibi1ities to hell' in protecting society against the damage done by drug and alcohol abuse. we are also committed to protecting the individual rights of our members and the ability of the industry to stay afloat. Rep. Sullivan became Chairman of the Merchant Marine Committee in 1972. We of the SIU will 'never forget her effective leadership in winning House passage of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, othe.rwise known as the "cargo preference bill," which would have guaranteed U.S. tankers carriage of ultimately 30 percent of oil imports. The Senate, where the fight for the bill was led by Senator Russell Long of Louisiana, had already adopted the legislation. It appeared almost certain that this bill would be signed into law by President Ford because he had indicated to Senator Long and others that he intended to do so. Great pressure was put on Ford by his top cabinet officers, notably those from the State Department. Ford succumbed and went back on his word and pocket-vetoed the bill. In his autobiography, President Ford referred to "Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union of North America ... a long-time personal friend ... I knew that my decision would come as a blow to Hall and when I telephoned him from Vail, our conversation was strained. He was terribly disappointed ... " Rep. Sullivan shared the disappointment that we of the SIU all felt after playing so important a role in that cargo preference battle. We remember, too, that Mrs. Sullivan also championed causes of the consumer and the disadvantaged and was frequently honored for her intensive efforts in the enactment of protective legislation such as the truth-in-lending law, which she wrote in J968. But this fine lady will be remembered especially by Seafarers for her outstanding contributions to the well being of the marine transportation industry and the men and women who depend upon it for their livelihoods. Upgraders Visit Capitol Hill 1 Leonor Sullivan, A Good Friend of Seafarers Seafarers have lMt a. truly great friend in the passing of former Congresswoman Leonor Sullivan, who died at the age of 85 in her native St. Louis on September I. This gracious lady was a consistent fighter for a viable American-flag deep sea shipping capability throughout her years in Congress and as a member of the House M~r~hant Marine and Fisheries Committee. And no one fought more aggressively and with more determination in support of an etfec;tive inland waterways transportation system. Last month members of the QMED class had chance to visit the Capitol as part of their Union Education week. Pictured above are James Bloodworth Ill, Robert Butler, Frank Coburn, David Cuffee, Riley Donahue III, Rafael Figueroa, Laurence Gilley, Richard Grosso, Sam Hacker, Edgar Hantsche Jr., Francis Jaworski, Michael LasDulce, Michael Lawson, Alberto Matos, Roy Matteson Jr., Wilmer McCants, Luong Ngo, Elwood Perlie, John PhiUips, Pedro Santia20, James Scanlon, Michael Scardina, Leroy Williams, John Wilson, Melvin Brumftied, Ronald Giannini, Raymond Doody and SIU Legislative Rep. Liz DeMato. Vol. 50. o. 9 September 1 Executive Board Michael Sacco President ~lt .Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor 2 I LOG I September 1988 Joseph Sacco Joseph DiGiorgio Angus "Red" Campbell Executive Vice President Secretary Vice President John Fay George McCartney Thomas Glidewell Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL·CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md . 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER : Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �SIU Leads Labor Coalition to Protect Jobs GAIT Could Put U.S. Maritime Up for Grabs Last year, when American maritime programs such as the Jones Act and cargo preference were threatened by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the SIU went to work to conquer that threat. A coalition led by the Union, the SIU of Canada and other maritime groups, was able to pressure U.S. trade negotiators into removing those maritime threats from the treaty. That same group now has a bigger fight on its hands, and if it doesn't win. some 97 countries could find the door open to U.S. maritime promotional programs. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is a worldwide trade agreement established after World War II to govern economic and trade relations. Over the years it has covered many areas of trade. But now, for the first time, maritime services could be included. And the SIU is ready to protect the U.S.-flag merchant marine. As in the case with the FTA. there is fear that liberalized trade rules could open the door to foreign-flag participation in domestic shipping and cargo preference, the last two remaining major maritime promotional programs in the U.S. ''Our experience with the Ff A has heightened awareness and concerns about including shipping in the GATT agenda," said SIU President Mike Sacco. "This is a complicated and long-term process, but we have to stay on top of it, because for us, the bottom line is protecting the jobs of our membership. Things are tough enough as it is, and the last thing we need to see is a Sri Lankan ship hauling military cargo or somebody from Vanuatu moving coal from Norfolk to Boston," Sacco said. During the Canadian talks, there had been some mention of allowing Canadian shipping firms many of the same rights U.S. companies have. Not only would that have been a major blow to the American maritime industry, it very easily could have opened the door for other countries into the same areas. Because of individual trading agreements between the U.S. and countries which hold a "most favored nation" trading status, once one nation is granted certain trading rights, those "most favored" countries may automatically qualify for the same privileges. "What we have now is basically the same fight, but on a much larger scale. The GATT talks have not focused specifically on maritime programs yet. We have to be prepared," Sacco said. Currently those talks have focused on an overall framework for an agreement, negotiators for the United States Trade Representative told a recent meeting of more than a dozen maritime groups. In December, when the next round of GAIT talks begins, it is expected that maritime will be included. According to reports, the U.S. negotiators do not favor including major U.S. maritime programs in the talks. However, no assurances have been given that maritime services will be completely excluded. Seafarers Benefit in New Twist on Flag Switch as Foreign Owners See Advantages in Stars and Stripes Re/lagging Since the end of World War II, thousands of American-owned ships have abandoned the Stars and Stripes to sail under flags of convenience. When asked ''Why?'' the answer was, invariably, the high cost of doing business under the American flag. Crew costs were too high and regulations too strict_ The SIU has spent decades fighting the runaway· flag phenomenon. Now according to a recently released Coast Guard document, there may a revenal of that trend on the horizon. Since 1980 ~ome 60 ships have switched from other nations· flags to the U.S. flag. A quick count shows that Seafarers ar·e crewing 40 percent of those ships which Mc sailing on a regular basis. Of the ships re.flagged, 11 are the Kuwaiti-owned tankers which carry only an Amercian master and radio officer_ About a dozen others are in the R~ady Reserve F1eet. SIU Vice President Red Campbell said the reftagging trend can be attributed tc increased competitiveness_ ' Tm convinced we offer the best trained crews anywhere in the world and during the past several years we have worked to keep costs down, but not at the expense of the working Seafarer. "You know it's odd. We've been beaten over the head for years about the so-called high price of U .S. crews and U.S. -flag operations and these ~eo~le come in and reftag because they can see a profit. Maybe it's time for the administration to take a look and realize what's hurting us is not the cost. but the lack of any maritime policy at all ... Campbell said. "We welcome almost anything that can help our membership find good jobs. If this is a trend. great. But it's still no substitute for a full-scale maritime 1 1 policy. The industry-labor and management-has done its part; now it's time for the government to do theirs," said SIU President Mike Sacco. The Coast Guard has issued a Navigation and Vessels Inspection Circular (NA VIC), which is a sort of handbook for reflagging under the American flag. "We had very few requests for reftagging inspections until the late 1970s' said Lt. Cmdr. John Venjture of the Coast Guard's inspection bureau. ''But in the late '70s a trend seemed to be developing so we issued the NA VIC and make it available to companies who arc interested,'' he told the transportation magazine Traffic World. The NAVIC applies to foreign-built vessels between two and I 0 years old. "American shipyards are aware before they begin r;onstrur;tion of the standards they must meet,' said another Coast Guard officer, ''and our people are on hand or available through the entire process. Ships built abroad are another story. That's not to say they aren't as well built or less safe. They may even be better. But they usually weren't built with our specific requirements in mind." Venjture said the 10- and two-year limits stated in the NAVIC are not absolutes for passing an inspection ultimately. ''But ships built less than I 0 years ago are more likely to conform to our standards than older ones, while ships that have been at sea two years have more or less proven themselves in service.·· The certmcation process simply takes longer for older than newer vessels, he said. The usual practice said Venjture , is for a shipowner, NA VIC in hand to put his vessel in drydock, and have the shipyard incorporate whatever changes in structural characteristics, equipment, operating 1 1 1 1 fixtures and whatever else makes the vessel conform to NAVIC specifications. Then the Coast Guard performs a shipboard inspection and certifies the vessel or directs more revisions. Maritime observers said there are several reasons a company might wish to reflag its ships. One pointed to by several people was legislation introduced in the House of Representatives last year which would have required that a certain percentage of cars shipped to the U.S. be carried on American ships. The SIU strongly backed that bill, but it did not make it to the House floor. However, several car carriers, including the SIUcontracted Overseas Joyce, are now sailing under the American flag. While reftagged ships are barred from the domestic trade under the terms of the Jones Act and from carrying P.L.480 cargo for three years after reflagging, government-impelled cargo is a big draw. Many of the current ships hauling cargo for the Military Sealift Command are reftagged. including the Maresk Line ships now crewed by Seafarers. ''More and more seem to be getting into it for their own reasons. whatever those reasons may be," said a Coast Guard officer who has been observing the trend. "Some factors in their decisions are the declining dollar, I think, and the fact that American crew costs are leveling out and becoming more competitive with European and Japanese crews. Also, International Maritime Organization standards for various aspects of the industry have come to more closely match American standards. "Somewhere along the line," the officer said, "they just decide that the advantages of flying Old Glory outweigh the disadvantages." Kirkland's Labor Day Messag....... e-8 Years Is Enough By Lane Kirkland President, AFL-CIO Traditionally, in even-numbered years, Labor Day begins the countdown to Election Day. On Labor Day 1988 America's working men and women are preparing to reassert the proposition that government is an instrument of all the people, enabling them to ar;hicvc collectively things that arc beyond their reach individually. To every candidate for every office, our message • is the same: It is time to restore government to its rightful place alongside its citizens. helping to pull the load and lead the way to a better life for all. The present administration preached that government is the enemy of the people and gained votes by promising to diminish its role in their lives. But for eight years government power has been asserted as strongly as ever-but only on behalf of some of the people. not all of them. After eight years. the lesson has been learned: Americans are saying Yes to each other, Yes to the quest for fairness, Yes to the idea of government as an ally and not an adversary of the people. Experience over the 107-year history of the federation that is now the AFL-CIO has shown the absolute necessity of countervailing institutions-a watchful government and strong trade unions-to restrain predatory profit-seekers and ensure that the interests of workers and consumers are not sacrificed. (Continued on Page S.) September 1988 I LOG I 3 �Union Seeks fairness in Coast Guard's Program New Drug Testing Plan Draws Maritime's Fire (See PRESIDENT'S REPORT, Page 2) Several maritime groups, including the Sl U, have criticized a Coast Guard drug testing proposal which calls for random mandatory drug testing of all marine employees, with the bill to be footed by the industry. Some estimate the cost as high as $150 million a year. The proposal also has drawn fire for its lack of statistical evidence on drug use and safety in the maritime industry and for the haste the Coast Guard used in presenting it, leaving affected groups little time to study the proposal and respond. Normally, the federal rulemaking process is a time-consuming affair. An agency will study a problem and issue a set of proposals. The industry and groups affected will then have up to several months to respond through public hearings and very detailed written comments. Then the agency which issued the proposals normally takes several more months to study the responses and issue final rules, usually including many of the suggestions from the hearings and written comments. For example, the proposals on Construction Differential Subsidy payback for tankers seeking entry into the Alaska oil trade took almost two years before a final rule was issued. That was eventually challenged in court and overturned. While no group disagreed that a drug and alcohol free workplace is a desirable goal, there is little evidence indicating drug use is a cause of injury, accident or death. In its proposed rulemaking, the Coast Guard admits its data ''do not specifically identify the use of drugs or alcohol as a major causal effect in commercial vessel losses or casualty damage.'' The agency also acknowk:dgcs that what data it does have is "sparse and not conclusive ... ult is an understatement to say we are dismayed that a federal Mency would propose a program of such economic and soi;ietal effect while concomitantly acknowledging that it has no data which :mggcst the program will address an identified need in a regulated industry," said Thomas Allegretti, vice president of operations for the American Waterways Operators. He suggested the Coast Guard and the Department of Tramportation conduct a thorough study to determine what role, if any, intoxicants play in marine casualties. "We consider anything less to be irresponsible," he said. When the proposal was issued this summer, word around the industry was that it would be implemented despite whatever protests might arise. With the reduced amount of time to comment, some believed the drug testing proposal was part of .. election-year fever." The Coast Guard's haste to implement the program has left many holes, according to observers. Ernest J. Corrado, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, said that "We would like to see an effective and efficient program. It is better to take the proper time now to do the job correctly rather than invite litigation or other forms of review." The Coast Guard has been instructed to issue its final rules within two weeks of receiving industry's comments, Allegretti said at the hearing. That part of the process normally takes months. "We believe the rush to regulate will assure that the Coast Guard will not have sufficient time to consider fully the comments which we do provide. We can foresee no way that the agency will be able to craft practical and effective regulations within that wholly unrealistic schedule," he said. There is a great deal of concern within the industry that Coast Guard's regulations would not pass legal muster, based on recent court decisions involving similar random testing programs. Recently a federal judge upheld employees of the Justice Department who challenged a random drug testing program which the Department tried to implement. In another case, a group of federal The Coast Guard's proposed drug regulations have come under fire. Following are some key points in the proposal. • periodic drug resting-as pa1i of required examinations, pre-employ- ment testing. random sampling programs, post-accident and reasonablecausc testing. Mandatory alcohol testin~ also would be required in postaccident and reasonable-cause situations. • implied consent provision-any mariner accepting employment on a U.S. merchant vessel on which any individual is required by law or regulation to hold a license. certificate or merchant mariners document is deemed to have given consent to be tested. Refusal or failure to submit to sampling is considered a violation of regulation and will subject the individual to suspension or revocation of license or document or termination of employment. • suspension or revocation-of license or document, denial of employment, and denial of job applications for illicit drug use and ineligible for 41 LOG I September 1988 (Continued on Page 5.) ~~--------------~--~~--~--------~-~-~--, J Drug TestingYour Opinion A Seafarers LOG Special Report The Proposed Rules te~ting employees at the National Weather Service went to court to stop a random drug testing program and won that case. The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear two drug testing cases during its next session. The Coast Guard estimated that the program could cost as much as $62.3 million a year; some inside the industry expect its cost to be closer to $150 million and charge that the Coast Guard has seriously underestimated the price tag . Other arguments against the drug testing proposal include: • Many of the pending drug testing proposals may conflict with rights protected by the Constitution, raise issues of fairness and evenhandedness in the treatment of employees, create concerns for employers about the cost of comprehensive testing programs, engender conflicts among jurisdictional requirements, and provoke civil liability suits. • Drug testing may be viewed as an intrusion in the right to privacy and a violation of the constitutional prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure by the government once the government requires employers to test workers for durgs. Courts universally have held that urinalysis or blood testing for substance use constitutes a "search" under the Fourth Amendment. • The administration's "drug-free workplace" campaign represents a striking departure from the administration's professed eight-year effort to free business from government meddling. But the government, having failed to cut off the supply of i11egal drugs, is simply foisting the job of drug enforcement and rehabilitation onto employers. The cost of testing, treatment and rehabilitation will affect the seagoing employment until successful completion of rehabilitation and rei.ssuance of license or document. However, employees who are identified as having used dangerous drugs on the job are not required to be afforded an opportunity for rehabi.litation or to be retained or rehired. • rehabilitation-is recommended for those individuals who are detected as drug users for the first time. If an individual has a second confirmed positive test, he will be subject to suspension and revocation of license or document, regardless of rehabilitation options. • marine employer-would be required to have a blood and urine sampling and shipping kit. Evidential breath testi.ng (EBT) devices also are required onboard a vessel at all times, operated by trained and qualified personnel. Marine employers must ensure that appropriate vessel personnel receive formal instruction in specific subject areas prior to being considered qualified operators of EBTs and in the practical application of the proposed requirements. The Coast Guard has proposed very strict, mandatory drug testing regulations for maritime workers (see the accompanying stories and page 4 in the August LOG). The SIU would like to know how you feel about the new proposals, about drug testing in general and whether you believe there is a drug problem onboard U.S.-flag vessels. Please take the time to answer the following questions and return your answers to: The Seafarers LOG Questionnaire # 1 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Yes No Every Seafarer should be required to undergo mandatory and random drug testing as proposed by the Coast Guard. 2 Yes No Drug testing programs should be a matter for collective bargaining between management and labor with no government intrusion. 3 Yes No Drug testing should only be required when there is reasonable cause to suspect an individual is using drugs which impair him while on duty. 4 Yes,_ _ _ _ No._ _ _ _ There should be no drug testing whatsoever. No Some claim drug use on board merchant vessels is a widespread and serious problem. From your experience, do you: 5 Yes Strongly agree_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Agree_ _ _ _ __ __ __ Disagree._ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ Strongly disagree._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Other comments.~----------------------- ~-----~-~------------------------------~ �AFL-CIO ENDORSES DUKAKIS-BENTSEN TICKET (Continued from Page 1.) heading towards.'' Dukakis listed a series of ''invest in America" priorities: • Earlier this year, Dukakis said he was "disturbed by the massive decline of both the merchant marine and our domestic shipbuilding capability." He also said one way to help the merchant marine would be to "fully and fairly" enforce cargo preference laws. • He said passage of the National Economic Development Act would lead to job-creating, economy-building partnerships in high unemployment communities. • Investment in education would bring about the "best-educated" children in the world, and teaching must be restored as ''a valued and honored profession," along with a National Teacher Corps. He said every student qualified to do college work should be admitted, and he praised Michigan's new College Opportunity program, saying every state should have one. • He pledged to invest in workers, noting he recently visited a worker assistance center in Lynn, Mass., where General Electric and the Electronic Workers united to retrain hundreds of workers after a plant layoff. Backed by a state industrial stabilization program, he said, workers were placed in new jobs at an average $10.52 an hour. "That's what Lloyd Bentsen and I mean when we talk about good jobs at good wages," he said, referring to his running mate. Under the new trade bill, he added, such retraining will be possible across the nation. The new plant closing notice bill also will be implemented to save companies and jobs, he said. • Investment in people will be carried out with welfare reform legislation to enable families to escape poverty through training for jobs and with day care for the children, he said. Dukakis repeated a pledge to enact basic health insurance for every family in America and to pass a minimum wage bill. He also drew applause when he called for a National Labor Relations Board ''that will insist on justice and fairness'' and federal job safety and health inspectors who will inspect fac- tories as if their own lives dependec. on it. " I want a future," Dukakis concluded, "where Americans are investing in America; where American ideas ".re working for America; where American jobs stay in America; and where American productivity and workmanship are the best in the world." Kirkfand, in opening the board meeting, said the Reagan administration's policies resulted in trade and budget deficits ''of staggering proportions and the elimination of goodpa ying jobs in return for minimum wage jobs." He said Reagan's veto pen frustrated the majority will in Congress. He promised labor would pursue its get-out-the-vote drive with vigor. Onboard SIU's New Guayama as She Crews in Tampa See Page 1 For Complete Story on Puerto Rico Marine's New Ships Photos by Al Caulder Chief Steward Paul Stubblefield Posing for a photo are (I. tor.) AB Thomas Vain, Chief Cook Theodore Quamme, SIA James Wadsworth and QMED/Electrician Rex Bolin. Here are Seafarers Wayne Driggers, Theodore Quamme and Curtis Lang. Chief Steward Paul Stubblefield (front left) and DEU Curtis Lang checking in supplies. In the back (1. tor.) are crewmembers Wayne Driggers, Joe Gavin, and Edward Ellis. ------Labor Day Drugs (Continutd from Pagt 3.) (Continued from Page 4.) It is no accident that today's children are the first generation in history who cannot reasonably expect to do as well as the generation before. profitability of companies. • Drug testing can be used to discriminate against and harass individual employees; sanctions can be punitive and unfair to employees, while information obtained from mandatory drug testing can be used to prosecute an individual for illegal drug possession. • Inaccurate test results from the rampant incompetence and faulty procedures of laboratories and their uneven regulation can damage an employee's career and be stigmatizing. • Drug testing is unfair because it creates a presumption that a worker is on drugs unless proven otherwise. • Drug testing does not ensure eradication of the problem. • The proposed rulemaking under consideration is incomplete and leaves many concerns unanswered. Furthermore, the statutory basis for authority to promulgate this proposed regulation is questionable. That is the legacy of the 1980s, years when those in control of government said Yes only to the pursuit of private wealth and allowed ''free market forces'' to put the nation's future at risk. It is time to say Yes to even-handedness, Yes to a level playing field, and Yes to the kind of teamwork between employers and workers and their unions, aided and promoted by a responsible government that best serves the national interest and the interests of all the people. It is time to say Yes to quality jobs, to an optimistic future for our families and to the fulfillment of community needs. To candidates who say Yes to those goals, workers will say Yes at the polls in November. September 1988 I LOG I 5 �Onboard the SIU's M/V Ranger Time to Celebiate a Deserved Retirement for a Hardworking AB Thanks to Bosun Jerry Borucki, who took most of these photographs. Earlier this year longtime AB Melvin Skipper made his last run as a working Seafarer. The MIV Ran&er (Ocean Carriers) was on her way to the Philippines, about a day out, when the crew of the Ranger honored Skipper with a little party. We're sure everyone who has sailed with him wishes him more smooth sailing. Look out, he's got a knife ••. This voyage on the Ranger was the last for long-timr Seafarer AB Melvin Skipper. During a party to celebrate his retirement, Skipper readies to cut a cake the crew presented him. The "Skipper" congratulates Skipper . . • Ranger Capt. Richard Fasano wishes AB Melvin Skipper luck on his retirement. Here's a large part of the Rangers crew; GSU Frederick Saffo, AB Walter Harris, QMED Clifford Miles, AB Melvin Skipper, Steward Vic Harper, AB Jean Visier, QMED Manuel Alvarez, QMED Bradford Gilbert, AB Eric Johnson and Chief Cook Bertrand Wri21tt • .~:,·~Bf AB Melvin Skipper, QMED ClilTord Miles and AB Jean Visier. 6 I LOG I September 1988 AB Larry Lee Practice, practice, practice ... crewmembers on the MN Ranger take part in the weekly drill on the ship's stern underway-replenishment station. Coffee time brings deck mates AB Arnold Sebring, Bosun Jerry Borucki, ABs Terrance Hill and Scott Lovison together in the crew mess. �~ .. a es ..... ....... ~ tug/tow i'. harge/dre 91 ~ litl?.~··t~ .. D~·~~...;·:=~~~:mw:w.wr·· oQ ··::.· Two Minor Items Show Need for Vigilance 11 11 SIU and Allies Fight to Help Maritime on Food and Fuel Tax Problems Usually it's the big-time issues such as cargo preference, the Jones Act or safety which draw a lot of attention from the maritime industry. But many times it's the smaller, more mundane issues the Union and the industry have to keep an eye on. Following are two stories showing how the Fuel Tax Change Costs $300 Million Crew Meals Caught In Martini Fight Remember the flap over the '' 3martini lunch''? In 1986 Congress passed the Tax Reform Act which, among other things, reduced the amount of deductions from I 00 percent to 80 percent a person or business could take for so-called business-related meals. In one of those strange legislative twists, Boatmen and merchant seamen, known more for ''coffee-time'' than dry martinis got caught up in the tax reform. It turns out that vessel owners and Ol)erators had their meal deductions reduced to 80 percent also, even thou~h by law they must provide meals to their crewmembers. Now a coalition of the SIU and many of its contracted companies and others are fighting to get this mistake corrected . It1s not one of 1 the glamorous battles, but in a time when jobs and job security are tied directly to a company's profitability, recovering 20 percent of food costs could make a big difference. .. Meals for merchant seamen are just as necessary an expense as lifejackets for those seamen and fuel for the vessel," said SIU President Mike Sacco. The lobbying efforts by the SIU and the coalition have led to an effort to restore the full deductibility of onboard meals. A section covering the issues has passed the House Finance Committee. in its version of the Miscellaneous Revenue Act. It is expected that the bill, including the meal deductibility, will pass both houses and become law by the end of the year. River Traffic Moves as Drought Withers Up Barge traffic on the Mississippi River, slowed earlier this year by shallow water, has rebounded due to rain in the upper Midwest, government spokesmen said. Although parts of the river remain below norma.1 early-August rainfall added enough water to allow traffic to return to normal or above-normal levels, they said. In Memphis, Tenn., where low water in June and July caused officials to restrict barge movements, a Coast Guard official said the number of barges on the river has risen sharply in the past week. ((There's more traffic out there than at any time in the five and a half weeks I've been on the river/' said Lt. Commander Janice Gray, who tracks barge activity for the Coast Guard in Memphis. In St. Louis, a Corps of Engineers spokesman said barge traffic is ''a little higher than last year." Spokesman Clyde Wilkes said that although the water level is nine feet below normal, about 200 barges a day 1 SIU tries to stay on top of massive amounts of legislation which normally go unreported to the public. In both cases, the inland industry, which is just now beginning to rebound from years of hard times, would have been severely affected, which in turn means Union jobs could have been threatened. are moving through St. Louis, many of them carrying grain. At the same time last year, about 180 barges daily moved through the Missouri port. And farther upriver in Minneapolis the Corps of Engineers said rain in northern Minnesota has raised lake levels to the point that the Corps was forced to release water to return the lakes to their normal level. ''There has been enough rainfall that we are releasing additional water from several reservoirs to regulate their levels," said Corps spokesman Kenneth Gardner. In late July, the level of the Mississippi had fallen low enough that Minnesota's governor asked the federal government to release water from one of the lakes to raise the river level in 1 Minneapolis. But heavy rains fell before officials decided whether to follow the governor's recommendation. The river has been rising since. "We were saved by Mother Nature again," said Mr. Gardner. Last year, just a small change in the way taxes on diesel fuel are collected cost inland waterways operators some $300 million. But thanks to a coalition including the SIU, that money may be recovered through legislative effort. Currently there is a 15. I cents a gallon tax on diesel fuel which goes into the federal Highway Trust Fund. Water carriers and other non-highway users have always been exempt from that tax . But beginning last April, inland operators were forced to fork over that tax and then apply to the government for a refund because of the way the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 changed the collection procedure. In the past, the tax was levied "at the pump. " which means that when a barge line purchased its fuel from a retailer, the I 5 .1 cents a gallon was not included in the price. The new law requires that the tax be paid at the wholesale level. In other words, that tax bite has already been added to the price of the fuel a barge line pays Hat the pump'' because the retailer must pass along his extra cost. Even though the operators will apply for a quarterly refund of the tax , it puts a serious dent in their operating cash flow, which in turn could have an impact on the crews working those boats and barges. The American Waterway Operators estimate the tax cost at $300 million which, in effect, is an interest-free loan to the government, instead of money which could be earning interest for the barge compames. The same coalition which is leading the apparently successful attempt to restore tax deductions for crew meals (see the accompanying story) is now fighting for a change in the fuel tax law. With help from Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) 1 chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a Tax Correction Act will include an amendment to exempt water carriers from the tax at the pump. Congress is expected to take up the matter when it returns from its Labor Day recess. Court Protects Jones Act, Barge Line Sale On Hold The takeover of an American barge company by a Japanese firm has been put on hold by a federal judge until the Coast Guard can determine if American citizen-ownership requirements are met. Earlier this year Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) was purchased by two Japanese firms. At the time, the Coast Guard approved the sale, despite protests from Ingram Barge Co. that the Jones Act was being violated by a foreign takeover (see August LOG). Except for a very narrow set of circumstances, the Jones Act requires that the ownership of any domestic shipping venture be American. CGB claimed it fit into that narrow definition; Ingram said it didn't. After the Coast Guard ignored Ingram's plea to deny the takeover, the company went to court. A federal judge issued an order which, in effect, overturned the Coast Guard's Certificate of Compliance (with the Jones Act) and ordered the Coast Guard to complete a full investigation of the sale. CG B has appealed. Maritime interests fear that if the sale is approved, it would open the door to dismantling the Jones Act. Register-Vote/ 11 September 1988 I LOG I 7 �The SIU-Crewed American Heritage in St~ Croix ~ A Shuttle Run To Africa from The Virgin Islands I t's a 26-day voyage from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to the African Congo and return with crude oil for the island refineries. The crew of the SIU-manned American Heritage (Apex Marine) cleans tanks on the trip across and maintains the ship in the high standards of SIU crews. Pictured here are some of the crew during a recent payoff in St. Croix. The American Heritage tied up in St. Croix. At payoff are (I. tor.) QMED Federico Rodriguez, Patrolman Miguel Alicea and Port Agent Angel Hernandez. Heritage shipmates Bosun Raul Iglesias (right) and Third Asst. Thomas Munster. Togetherness ••. crewmembers (I. tor.) Chief Cook Henry Simmons, Utility A.Cyprian, Bosun Raul Iglesias and QMED Federico Rodriguez. 8 I LOG I September 1988 AB R. Bailey standing gangway watch on the American Heritage in St. Croix. �On the MV Constellation el Done o her SIU Jo SIU West Coast Vice President George McCartney met with the crew of the MN Consiellaiion as she prepared fo£ he£ maiden voyage under the SIU banner to the Far East. Above with McCartney are Able Seamen John Griffin and Paul Jagger, and Bosun Sal Ciciulla. (Also, see photo on page I.) ..----- - -- ~ Cleaning the tanks on the LNG Capricorn (Energy Transportation Corporation) involves a lot of teamwork. And that is what AB Amin Ben Rajah depicts in his drawing entitled, "Bosun Fred Pehler and His Band of Merry Men. " Can you pick out any of these SIU members? From the left: AB Ed Gontha, OS Dave Endom, OS Norman Olinger, Bosun Fred Pehler, AB Royce Kauffman, AB Ron Carraway, OS Reggie Cuffee. Coming out of the tank you can see half of the head of the artist, Amin Rajah " Jr.", and AB Mike Scaringi. AB Mike Dehnert is the one almost out of the tank. Thanks to Deck Delegate AB Ron Carraway for sending this to the LOG. The MN Constellation's steward department is in the capable hands of Steward/Baker John Hanrahan, second from left, and Chief Cook Jesse James with Steward Assistants Timothy King and Patrick Hewitt. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters AUGUST 1-31, 1988 · rorAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port And I Must Go To Sea When I w11s just t1 I 1hought rd like little boy. lO go A sailing on the ocean And to sea, Someday I would go. So when I became a young man, I started sailing on the ships. And don't you know? I'm glad I did all of this. I've seen a lot of countries of the world, I otherwise would have missed. And I could never have done ir If it were not For the ships. And now rm at the middle of my life, I give thanks for all of this. For the tattoos on my arms, My hair Ha.s turned gray , 0 0 Norfolk ... .. .................... . 32 Baltimore ..... .. ................. . . _................ . New Orleans ...................... . 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 14 0 19 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Wilmington .. . .. . .. . .............. seanle . . . .. . .......... . ......... Puerto Rico ............ . .... . .... Houston ................... . ..... . . . . 4 0 0 St. Louis ........................ . 17 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Norfolk . . . .. .......... . ...... . .. . 2 1 0 Mobile .......................... . New Orleans . ..................... . Jacksonville .... . . ................ . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington .................... . .. . Seattle ........................ . . . 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 San Francisco .... .. . . ............. . Aloonac .... . . . .. . ........ . ...... . Piney Point ......... ... .... . . .... . . Totals . .. .. ..................... . 1 64 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 18 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 40 0 0 0 14 0 0 1 0 21 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 14 10 24 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 42 18 29 113 40 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 47 0 0 3 16 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 26 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port New York .. ........ . . ............ . Philadelphia .... . . ......... . ... . .. . Baltimore .. . ... ... .. ............. . Puerto Rico . ...... . . .. .... . ...... . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Algonac ......................... . St. Lou is ........................ . Piney Point ....................... . Totals ............ .. ....... . .... . 13 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 1 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 41 0 0 16 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port New York ........................ . Philadelphia .. . ... . ............... . Baltimore . . So what can I say? r II just keep on sailing Until the day That I come home. But what can I say? For a sailor belongs on ships, and ships belong at sea. For I am a sailor, And I mu.st go to sea. Mobile .......................... . New Orleans . ..................... . Jacksonville ...................... . USNS Stalwart (T-AGOS-1) 7 0 Jacksonville .............. . ....... . And I have no teeth, Albert Austin, bosun **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT New York . ....................... . Philadelphia . ....... . ........•..... Mobile . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C . .................... . NOrfOIK •.... . ... . ................ San Francisco ..................... . Wilmington . ...................... . Seattle . ......................... . Puerto Rico ...... . ............... . Houston .. . ..... . ................ . Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis ........................ . Piney Point . . . . . .. ......... . . . .... . Totals ......... . ........... . .... . Totals All Departments ............ ... . 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 85 16 41 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 3 43 13 60 18 32 197 69 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 •"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **" Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. September 1988 I LOG I 9 �·.W~~!r:~;!;!;'.t ;'; , ;; '.;::. /;'. David Backovitz Adolf Heinsaar Arnold B. Harnblett J.B. Saranthus Gary Shaneyfelt Harold Welch The ashes of J.B. Saranthus were scattered over the Houston Ship Channel July 28. Saranthus, who died July 15, sailed as a mate for G&H Towing Co. for 20 years. A popular and well-liked man, he will be missed by many, especially his long-time fellow crewmembers on the tug Trojan. Pictured on the Trojan are (I. tor.) Gerry Victor, G&H safety engineer; Shelley Eddins, a daughter; Capt. Aaron "Salty" Williams, captain of the Trojan; Lori Wilson, another daughter, and George "Limey" Champion, AB on the Trojan. Deep-Sea David Backovitz Philadelphia, Pa. Joined Union 1956 Arthur Jacobs Lawrence A. Lynch Henry Blide Bellport, N. Y. Joined Uaion 1943 William Brogan, 60 Virginia Beach, Va. Joined Union 1961 Charles H. Brown Edison Brown, 77 Reisterstown, Md. Joined Union 1948 Glenn Conrad Quenton Brown, 68 Wilmington, N.C. Joined Union 1964 Robert G. Mason Floyd W. Mullens Ralph Bullard, 66 Philadelphia, Pa. Joined Union 1955 Herbert B. Daugherty John P. Dolan Robert W. Oslin Frank W. Smith INLAND Charles H. Brown, 62 Jacksonville, Fla. Herbert B. Daugherty, 62 Jacksonville , Fla. George J. Finnerty, 61 Leonard Y.C. Ching, 63 Honolulu, Hawaii James C. Collins, 65 Jacksonville, Fla. Henry Connolly, 60 New York, N.Y. Aden Ezell Jr., 60 Mobile , Ala. Floyd W. Fritz, 60 Jacksonville. Fla. Eldon A. Froese, 65 Houston, Texas Alfred P. Hargis, 65 Norfolk , Va. Ken Hayes, 67 Lawrence A. Lynch, 65 San Francisco, Calif. Robert G. Mason, 60 Jacksonville, Fla. Mortimer T. Morris, 61 Mobile, Ala. Floyd W. Mullens, 65 San Francisco, Calif. Inland James Baggott, 63 Charleston, S.C. Joined Union 1976 Baltimore, Md. Charles Young, 65 New Orleans, La. GREAT LAKES Glenn Conrad, 60 John P. Dolgan, 62 Algonac, Mich. New York, N.Y. Robert W. Oslin, 61 Wilmington, Calif. Fred Piotrowski, 65 Algonac, Mich. Joseph Pozzuoli, 65 Baltimore, Md. Melvin Skipper, 65 Baltimore, Md. Frank W. Smith, 60 Seattle, Wash. Mobile, Ala. James Stathis, 65 Jacksonville, Fla. James H. Tutwiler, 60 Alfred O'Krogly, 63 Marvin E. Howell Mobile, Ala. Arthur Jacobs, 65 Philadelphia, Pa. Anthony Vilanova, 59 Eugene, Ore. Joined Union 1960 George Waller, 73 Princess Anne, Md. Joined Union 1961 Norfolk, Va. Alfred Seiler, 62 10 I LOG I September 1988 Dobremir Kosicki, 65 Brooklyn, N.Y. Joined Union 1968 Joseph Landry, 58 Houston, Texas Marvin E. Howell Leonard Jones, 87 Jacksonville, Fla. Joined Union 1945 Harold Welch, 65 Fremont, Calif. Joined Union 1969 Stanley Prusinski, 67 Chicago, Ill. Joined Union 1948 New York, N.Y. Alfred P. Hargis William Hudgins, 80 Mathews, Va. Joined Union 1960 Glen Whitehead, 82 Toledo, Ohio Joined Union 1959 Thomas Cox Jr. 62 San Francisco, Calif. Joined Union 1956 Dominick Brancoccio, 57 Ray Gimbert, 60 Adolf Heinsaar, 61 San Leandro, Calif. Joined Union 1962 Joseph Pozzuoli Floyd W. Fritz Cleveland, Ohio Gary Shaneyfelt, 46 Mobile, Ala. Joined Union 1962 J.B. Saranthus, 55 Mobile, Ala. Joined Union 1962 New Orleans, La. Ken Hayes Arnold Hamblett, 75 Yokohama, Japan Joined Union 1968 Marcellus Padgett, 71 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1951 DEEPS EA Eldon A. Froese Edward Rokicki, 38 Bayonne, N .J. Joined Union 1969 Edwin Davis, 67 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1955 Milton Armstead, 52 A.den Ezell Jr. Andrew Ecker, 27 Brooklyn, N.Y. Joined Union 1979 San Francisco. Calif. Ivan D. Steffey, 65 Norfolk, Va. Brother Harry "Catfish" Granger (right) receives his first pension check from Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey. Granger sailed as chief pumprnan out of Houston. �Report of Credentials Committee On Candidates for 1988 General Election of Officers, 1989-1992 Seafarers lnte o a nion of North Amer· ca-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes an nland Waters District The SIU A&G Credentials Committee, elected at the headquarters membership meeting in August, examined the records of candidates for the elections which will be held in November and December, and certified those who qualified. From left are William Following is the complete text of the Report of the Credentials Committee which examined the credentials of candidates for elective office or job in the Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD, for the years 1989-1992. The report was presented to the membership initially at the regular membership meeting in the port of Piney Point on Sept. 6 and was acted on affirmatively by the membership. The same procedure will take place at all regular membership meetings in the month of September. W e, the undersigned members of the Credentials Committee, were duly elected at the regular membership meeting held in Headquarters-Port of Piney Point on August 8, 1988. We have examined the credentials of candidates for elective office or job in the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District for the years 1989-1992, in accordance with Article XI, Section 1, and submit the following report. Your Committee qualified or disqualified those members who submitted for office based upon the Union Constitution, particularly those provisions contained in Articles XII and XIII. The applicable constitutional provisions are as follows: ARTICLE XII - Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Port Employees and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Port Employee provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records, Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction or a combination of these, between January 1, and the time of nomination in the election year, except if such sea time is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly aboard tugboats, towboats or dredges and contractual employment thereon is for fixed days with equal amount of days off, he shall have at least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one hundred (100) days; and Seidenstricker, Franklin Robertson, Daniel Johnson, Committee Chairman Tom Brooks, Todd Smith and Calvain James. (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund ro which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union. (j) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels within 24 consecutive months immediately prior to the opening of nominations. Section 2. All candidates for , and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for , and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. ARTICLE XIII - Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Port Employees Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Port Employee, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary at Headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care. of the Secretary, at the address of Headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Port Employee. (e) Proof of citizenship. (j) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a vessel, he shall notify the Credentials Committee what vessel he is on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title II or III of the Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." (Continued on Page 12.) September 1988 I LOG / 11 �Report of Credentials Committee (Continued from Page 11.) Dated ..................................................... . Signature of Member VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST Book No .................................................. . Thomas L. Glidewell, G-467 Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provision the responsibility, if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach Headquarters no earlier than July 15 and no later than August 15 of the election year. The Secretary is charged with safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. In order to ascertain the meaning of the term "member in good standing" which is used in Article XII, Subsection l(b), the Committee referred to Article XXIV, Section 9 of our Constitution which reads as follows: "Section 9. The term, 'member in good standing', shall mean a member whose monetary oblit,ations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, 'member,' shall mean a member in good standing." Your Committee also referred to Article XXIV, Section 13 for the definition of the term "seatime". This section reads as follows: "Section 13. The term 'seatime' shall include employment upon any navigable waters, or days of employment in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union." We also noted in Article XXIV, Section 14, the meaning of the term "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels." This portion of the Constitution reads as follows: "Section 14. The term 'in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels,' shall include persons employed in an unlicensed or licensed capacity aboard dredges, tugboats, towboats and similar vessels used to tow, propel, or push barges or other conveyances or assist merchant vessels in docking or undocking, or persons otherwise employed in a contracted employer unit represented by the Union." After full and careful deliberations, the Committee made its decisions and sent appropriate notification to candidates. The ultimate decisions of this Committee are later set forth. In arriving at these ultimate decisions, the Committee was most concerned with carrying out a stated principle of our Union which is that "every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union." In connection with the foregoing, we have also consulted with the Secretary who, under our Constitution, has the obligation to insure appropriate election procedures as legally required (Article XIII, Section 7). Our Secretary has further consulted with the Union's Counsel as to the law applicable in Union nominations and elections. The following is a complete listing of all men who submitted their credentials to the Committee. Their names and the office or job for which they submitted such credentials are listed in the order in which this Committee feels they should be placed on the general ballot, that is, in alphabetical order under the office or job for which they run, anclthat the Ports, following the Headquarters offices, beginning with Piney Point, be arranged on the ballot geographically, as has been done in the past. After each man's name and book number is his qualification or disqualification, followed by the reason for that decision. PRESIDENT Leo Cronsohn, C-801 Michael Sacco, S-1288 Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Sacco, S-1287 Qualified-Credentials in order. SECRETARY Joseph DiGiorgio, D-2 Qualified-Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Qualified-Credentials in order. Angus Campbell, C-217 12 I LOG I September 1988 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST George McCartney, M-948 Qualified-Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE LAKES AND INLAND WATERS John Fay, F-363 Qualified-Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT GOVERNMENT SERVICES Roy A. Mercer, M-25001 Qualified-Credentials in order. HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Leo Bonser, B-1193 Byron Kelley, K-12039 Carl Peth, P-755 Robert Pomerlane, P-437 George Ripoll, R-708 Qualified-Credentials Qualified-Credentials Qualified-Credentials Qualified-Credentials Qualified-Credentials in in in in in order. order. order. order. order. PINEY POINT PORT AGENT James A. Martin, M-5290 Qualified-Credentials in order. PINEY POINT PORT EMPLOYEE Hom, Kwong Jin, H-8002 Qualified-Credentials in order. NEW YORK PORT AGENT Augustin "Augie" Tellez, T-764 Qualified-Credentials in order. NEW YORK PORT EMPLOYEE Trevor "Robbie" Robertson, R-723 Robert Selzer, S-1258 Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA PORT AGENT Harry L. Dennis III, D-5377 David Heindel, H-1443 Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA PORT EMPLOYEE Kermett T. Mangram, M-2394 Qualified-Credentials in order. BALTIMORE PORT AGENT Allen P. Raymond, R-670 Qualified-Credentials in order. BALTIMORE PORT EMPLOYEE James P. McGee, M-5945 Qualified-Credentials in order. MOBILE PORT AGENT George Vukmir, V-269 Qualified-Credentials in order. MOBILE PORT EMPLOYEE Edward "Edd" W. Morris, M-1358 Qualified-Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS PORT AGENT Ray Singletary, S-2260 Qualified-Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS PORT EMPLOYEE Nick Celona, C-1578 Qualified-Credentials in order. HOUSTON PORT AGENT Dean Corgey, C-5727 Qualified-Credentials in order. HOUSTON PORT EMPLOYEE Frank Gill, G-8002 Qualified-Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO PORT AGENT Donald C. Anderson, A-5244 Qualified-Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO PORT EMPLOYEE Thomas J. Fay, F-514 Gentry Moore, M-8001 Ted A. Tolentino, T-486 Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT David M. Carter, C-12088 Qualified-Credentials in order. ST. LOUIS PORT EMPLOYEE VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Jack Caffey, C-1010 Qualified:.._Credentials in order. Jesse Solis, S-8001 Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. (Continued on Page 13.) �Report of Credentials Committee (Continued from Page 12.) DETROIT-ALGONAC PORT AGENT Jack Allen, A-674 Richard "Dick" Gordon , G-943 William G. Truax, T-715 DETROIT-ALGONAC PORT EMPLOYEE Andrew J. Goulet, G-1221 (See NOTE at end of report.) M. Joseph Sigler, S-2101 HAWAII PATROLMAN Eufemiano Magbaleta, M-8018 * Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. Qualified-Credentials in order. Disqualified-Was not in continuous good standing for three (3) years prior to time of nomination. Qualified-Credentials in order. Disqualified-Position of Patrolman Port of Hawaii not on ballot. As you will note in the foregoing sections of the Committee's Report, the provisions of the SIU Constitution governing election procedures made it mandatory that some of the nominees be disqualified. In light of these circumstances, the Committee wishes to call to the attention of all members the necessity of following all requirements and procedures which are established by our Constitution to govern eligibility to candidacy to Union office. However, at this time, the Committee particularly desires to point out the provisions of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of the Constitution, which spell out in detail the right of a disqualified candidate to appeal from the decision of the Credentials Committee and how he does it. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2(b) of our Constitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee every consideration and to try to prevent any disqualifications by this Committee, Samuel T. Brooks, Book B-1196, and William Seidenstricker, Book S-1531, of the Credentials Committee, remained at the entrance of the Headquarters building of the Union until midnight of Monday, August 15, 1988, to receive any credentials that might h·a ve been delivered either by mail or by hand after the closing of business hours by the Union. The Committee points out that in the President's Pre-Balloting Report approved by the membership as per the Constitution and published in the May SEAFARERS LOG the exact offices and jobs for which nominations were to be made was set forth. In passing upon the credentials for certain of the nominees, this Committee had to make two (2) disqualifications, and the following are the details relative to each of those disqualifications: 1. Andrew J. Goulet, G-1221-Candidate for Port Employee-Port ofDetroitAlgonac. Union records indicate that Brother Goulet paid his dues for the First Quarter of 1987 on March 31, 1987, whereas they should have been paid no later than January 30, 1987. Brother Goulet was, therefore, disqualified under the provisions of Article XII, Section l(b), which reads as follows: "ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Rep.r esentative, Port Agent or Port Employee provided: (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination;" Based upon the provisions of Article XII, Section l(b), and further supported by Article III, Section 3; Article V and Article XXIV, Section 9, previously carried herein, the Committee disqualified Brother Goulet for the job of Port Employee-Port of Detroit-Algonac. In accordance with the requirements of Article XIII, Section 2(c) of our Constitution, and in order to assure adequate notice of its decision, the Committee informed Brother Goulet of his disqualification by mailgram sent on August 18, 1988 to the address stated in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the mailgram was followed by a Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested letter dated August 18, 1988 from the Committee to Brother Goulet that set forth the reason for his disqualification. A copy of the Union Constitution was enclosed with the aforementioned letter so that Brother Goulet would have available the procedure to be followed in appeal from the disqualification decision of the Committee. 2. Eufemiano Magbaleta, M-8018 *--Candidate for Patrolman-Port of Hawaii. The Committee received a letter on August 15, 1988 from Eufemiano Magbaleta, which was dated August 8, 1988, to be a candidate for Union Patrolman in Hawaii. Brother Magbaleta was disqualified by the Committee in that no such position exists on the ballot. Brother Magbaleta was advised of his disqualification by mailgram sent on August 17, 1988 to the address stated in his letter of nomination. Moreover, the mailgram was followed by a Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested letter dated August 18, 1988 from the Committee to Brother Magbaleta that set forth the reasons for his disqualification. A copy of the Union Constitution was enclosed with the aforementioned letter. Subsequent to our mailgram and letter to Brother Magbaleta, the Committee received a letter on August 25, 1988 from Eufemiano Magbaleta which was dated August 19, 1988 in which Brother Magbaleta appealed the decision of the Credentials Committee. Brother Magbaleta was adviseG by a Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested letter dated August 26, 1988 that there is no position on the ballot of Union Patrolman in the Port of Hawaii, and, therefore, an appeal is not appropriate. The Committee reviewed the credentials of Richard (Dick) Gordon, G-943, and noted that the appropriate certificate was not included with his letter of nomination. By letter dated August 18, 1988, the Committee advised Brother Gordon that a certificate should be mailed to the Committee immediately. The Committee received by return mail the missing certificate and Brother Richard (Dick) Gordon was deemed qualified to appear on the ballot as a candidate for Detroit-Algonac Port Agent. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report that your Committee has made every effort possible within the confines of our Constitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials received as of August 9, 1988, were turned over to the Committee in good order at 9:00 A.M. on that date, and those received by mail subsequently, but not later than August 15, 1988, have similarly been furnished to the Committee in good order. All credentials have been examined in strict accordance with the Constitution. Any defect in the credentials disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect hc;:s denied this to the Committee. The Committee, in closing out its report, had turned over to it the credentials of Brother James E. Tyson, T-744, for nomination for Patrolman in the Port of Norfolk. Brother Tyson's letter of nomination was dated January 27, 1988 and was received in the office of the Secretary on February 8, 1988. By letter dated February 19, 1988 Brother James E. Tyson was advised that there would be no position on the ballot of Patrolman in the Port of Norfolk. Brother Tyson was sent a copy of the Constitution to aid him in his desire to nominate himself for a position on the ballot at the appropriate time. He was further advised that Article XIII, Section 1 of the Union Constitution states the following: "All documents required herein must reach Headquarters no earlier than July 15 and no later than August 15 of the election year." Under the Constitution, any candidate has more than sufficient time for nomination to office. He has almost unlimited time to file his credentials as long as they are received within the thirty-day period, July 15-August 15. In view of the clear constitutional language and most liberal opportunity for a member to timely nominate himself, we find Brother James E.' Tyson unqualified. Regretfully, the Credentials Committee has not received any further communication from Brother James E. Tyson. Fraternally submitted, August 26, 1988 CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Samuel (Tom) Brooks, Chairman, B-1196 Calvain A. James, J-3 Daniel Johnson, J-577 Franklin Robertson, R-1307 William Seidenstricker, S-1531 Todd Smith, S-2318 * * * NOTE: Subsequent to the completion of the Credentials Committee Report, Andrew J. Goulet, G-1221, appealed his disqualification on the basis of the fact that his Union dues for the First Quarter of 1987 were inadvertently not deducted from his vacation pay as previously authorized. The membership voted to grant the appeal and qualify Brother Goulet as a candidate for Detroit-Algonac Port Employee, and his name will appear on the ballot accordingly. September 1988 I LOG I 13 �Bar-B-Que Tillle On the Darnell Steward Philip Lav What better way to spend a summer evening than a cookout, and if you don't have a backyard, a fantail in the middle of the Pacific will do. The crew of the SIU-contracted Gus Darnell (Ocean Ships Inc.), thanks to the efforts of Chief Cook Simon Shargabian and Steward Philip Lav, had the chance for a break from the ordinary. Thanks to AB J. Elbe for the pictures. Ready at the grill, Chief Cook Simon Shargabian cooks 'em to order. Chief Cook Simon Shargabian and Messman Tom Route at the bountiful table. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months. which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations . Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gutt. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures an<l disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers . Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel then~ has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as ref erred to are available to you at all times. either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. - CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your ohligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any Sl U 14 I LOG I September 1988 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials. etc., as well as all other details. then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the ·SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may he discrimi nated against because of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he i-; denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111m111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111n1111111111111111nu11111111111111n1111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi::::ial. in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refr~ined from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsihility for Log policy is veste<l in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES.- No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Um.ler no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. l n the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have heen requireJ to make such payment. this should immediately he reportcJ to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contribute to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received hecause of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Scatarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contrihution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and social interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �SHLSS Keeping the Industry ROiiing - TMT Driver Training at SHLSS ore recent evidence of the SIU' s commitment to seeking out new job opportunities in the industry was the creation of the TMT Driver Training course held here at the Lundeberg School. In this case, the training was for new UIW members, showing once again that the SIU/UIW recognizes the need to supply skilled people for new areas of the maritime industry. The skills learned by the men and women in the driver training course will be applied on the job for Crowley Trailer Marine Transport. The company's unique and trend-setting barge operation dictates the need for specialized driving skills. The 700-foot-long, triple deck barge uses carefully orchestrated movements of tractor trailers to load and unload simultaneously. During the two-week program, the students learned several types of skills: backing down a 40-foot container for a 700foot-long stretch, parking trailers, and ship and barge driving. • by John Gildersleeve As with all dock-related jobs, safety was stressed heavily as part of the curriculum. Additionally , the students learned of the important role the Union plays in advancing their job opportunities and security. With the help of the excellent crane facilities at the SHLSS, the students were given the opportunity for some real life "OJT"; further adding to the advanced skills the students needed to successfully execute all maneuvers required on the docks. The SIU /UIW and the Crowley Corporation, in establishing this program, have shown how labor and management can unite in a common effort and show their commitment to the industry's future workforce through responsive action that benefits all. With the help of the newly trained UIW drivers, Crowley TMT and the SIU/UIW, I am sure that we are all driving toward the same goal, and that is to be successful at any new challenge that comes our way. A Left to right: John Wozunk (Inst.), Joseph J. Zemek, David Appel, Billy Brown, Tom McCormick, James D. Roman, Mark Gray, John Gildersleeve (lost.). Special thanks go to Ken Conklin, Bill Eglinton, Bill Hellwege, and Eddy G. for helping us to make this program the success it was. A Instructor John Gildersleeve (right) congratulates top student, Billy Brown. A Instructor John Gildersleeve puts a student driver through the paces. September 1988 I LOG I 15 �SHLSS course craduates Chief Cook & Baker 8/3/88 ~ Left to right: Hayes Johnson, Doug Neubauer, Mike Northrup, Willie Rose, James H. Smith. - Canadian Chief Cooks 8/12/88 Left to right: Bill Eglinton (Dir. of Voe. Education), Jean MacDonald, Ken Conklin (V.P. SHLSS), Marilyn Warrell, Gary Johnson, Bill Hellwege (Sealift Coordinator), Edward White (Steward Instructor). Marine Electrical Maintenance 8/17/88 Left to right: Paul M. Titus, Joe Saxon, Valerio F. Carpi, Kevin Bertel. Crane Training 8/8/88 Left to right: Tom McNear, Roy Yarling, Craig Holben, Ken Conklin (SHLSS V.P.), David Cabrera, Victor Bell, Darin L. Zabor. Canadian Wheelsmen 8/8/88 First row, left to right: Sean Flaherty, Christian Noel, Jacques Gelderblom, Lawrence Kisser, Vince Faries. Second row: Luc Boughner, Andrew Macintosh, Karl Farnell, Alex Bell, Larry Carlsner, Michael Morrissette. Sealift 8/10/88 First row, left to right: Kas.sim Shaibi, Gina Lightfoot, Donald Smith, William Capps. Second row: Bill Tadios, Glenn D' Ambrosio, Steve Sylvia, Ahmed Hussain, Alberto Matos, Harry Alongi (Inst.). Third row: Leonte R. Cordova, Craig A. Luoto, Jerry Beaubren, Charles Betz. T.M.T. Driving Clas.s 8/25/88 First row, left to right: Steve Chmielowski, William Taylor, Jerry Stine. Second row: Bill Murray, James Lightcap, James Flanagan, John Wozunk (Inst.). HARRY LUNOEBERG UFt.BOf.\T CLASS 429 ,, .. x ...- ...... ::: _. ..... - Lifeboat 8/4/88 First row, left to right: Darwin L. Hand, William Capps, Linda Ray, Manfred Mueller, Donald Smith, Leonte R. Cordova. Second row: Charlie Betz, Donald Rezendes, Joey Clements, Jeff Engebretson, Mark Davis. 16 I LOG I September 1988 Trainee Lifeboat Clas.s #429 8/4/88 First row, left to right: Wendell Bloodsworth, Essick Moses, Esther Wilkes, Robin Swanson, Daniel Zealberg, Mark Billiot. Second row: Ben Cusic (Inst.), Albert R. Sweetman, Brian Wolfe, Marcus Hemenway, Daniel Vazquez, Le Barron West, Ernest B. Perreira, David Partikian, Jayson Joyce. �1988 Upgrading Course Schedule Deck Upgrading Courses Course Able Seaman Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote O.S. Maritime Industry September - December 1988 The following is the current course schedule for Sept. 1988 December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. Completion Date September 19 October 31 October28 December 9 September 23 September t 2 November 7 November 18 *.Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). Radar Observer <Inltd. Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) *.Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). Lifeboat September 19 October 17 November 14 December 12 LNG - (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Self Study Safety Course The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Check-In Date September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 *Upon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & .Maintenance. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Engine Opgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Refrigeration Systems .Maint. & Op. October 3 November 11 Recertification Programs Course Steward Recertification Bosuns Recertification Pump room ain • & Operations ep em er September 5 October 14 Electro-Hydraulic Systems November 7 December 16 Automation November 21 December 16 Welding November 21 December 16 Hydraulics October 17 November 11 Third Asst. Engineer/Steam or .Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. September 26 November 7 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equlvalency (GED) Steward Upgrading Courses Completion Date Assistant Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office October 31 December 12 October 31 December 10 Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) Check-In Date Completion Date co er Variable Speed DC Drives Course Check-In Date The Developmental Studies Class (DYS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) for starting date)* Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* •All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Sealift familiarization at the end of their regular course. College Programs Scheduled for 1 g·aa Check-In Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program August 8 Completion Date September 30 September 1988 I LOG / 17 - �.......................................................................................................................................... Seafare rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Address Mo./Day/Year (Street) (State) (City) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D (Area Code) Lakes Member D Pacific D If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security#-------- Book#______ Sen iority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces D Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ No D (if yes, fill in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From _______ to Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Primary Language Spoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed ENGINE DECK D AB/Seallft O Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation 0 Master Inspected Towing Vessel D 1st Class Pilot (organized self study) 0 Third Mate O Radar Observer Unlimited ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding 0 Llfeboatman (Must be taken with another course) No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. STEWARD 0 FOWT 0 QMED-Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) O Marine Electrical Maintenance O Pumproom Maintenance & Operation O Automation 0 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations 0 Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Un Inspected Motor Vessel 0 Orginal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor 0 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics O Electro-Hydraulic Systems D D 0 0 D Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM O Associates In Arts Degree D Certificate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTP.1ENT D Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GED) 0 Developmental Studies (DVS) D English as a Second Language (ESL) O ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE~~---------~--~ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 Rev. . 2188 ,__,.-.-.-..-................................................................................................................. ·--· 18 I LOG I September 1988 ..... ·~·~_;:-... ..... ~ \ �LING ARIES (Energy Transportation Corp.), July-Chairman John Davis, Secretary D.A. Pappas, Educational Director M.B. Goins, Deck Delegate AC. Pickford, Engine Delegate R. Robertson, Steward Delegate B.T. McEleney. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $410.28 in the ship's fund. The treasurer noted that the captain donates all slop chest profits to the fund. Several crewmembers suggested that a new exercise bicycle be purchased since the one onboard is in poor shape. Also suggested were a new ping-pong table and darts. The treasurer will approach the captain with these suggestions. Everything is running smoothly, according to the chairman. He reminded the membership not to slam their doors and wake those who are off watch. Since there are three new members on board, the educational director took the time to talk about the importance of upgrading at Piney Point and of taking full advantage of the courses there, including the associates degree. The entire crew offered their condolences to the family of Brother Frank Drozak. "We are all appreciative of the efforts he made to make this a better union. We also wish Mike Sacco the best. We're behind him 100 percent." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for being such a good feeder, and "especially to Brian McEleney, chief cook, for the fine quality of food he prepares." Next ports: Nagoya, Japan and Bontang, Indonesia. OMI MISSOURI (OMI), July 24Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director John Penrose. The engine department had quite a bit of disputed OT which will be taken up with the boarding patrolman. Apparently, the chief engin r has been performing work that should be done by the QMEDs. There is $260 in the ship's movie fund. The chairman reported that two QMEDs left the ship in India for personal reasons. One replacement came aboard in Singapore, and the ship sailed short one man on the return trip. The crew was very saddened by the news of President Drozak's passing. "He will surely be missed by all of us." Everyone chipped in and sent flowers to the funeral. "We would like to thank Sparky Dole for his assistance" in getting all the arrangements made. Crewmembers were urged to take advantage of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "Upgrading your skills makes for good job security." A vote of thanks went to the steward department for "an exceptional job with the chow. It is by far the best feeder in the SIU fleet." The steward, in turn, thanked the entire crew for helping to keep the vessel clean, especially the 12-4 watch. The OM/ Missouri reports to the LOG that it conducted a burial at sea for a retired master on May 29. "He went to Davy Jones's locker with all present. May he rest in peace." Next port: the Philippines. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas Corp.), July 27-Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary Collie Loper Jr., Educational Director M.W. Roberson. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $240 in the ship's fund. The chairman reminded the crew to help take care of the movies and return them, in their cases, to the movie locker. He also stressed the importance of upgrading at Piney Point. 'The SIU must have enough qualified members to man the ships." The secretary pointed out the benefits of contributing to SPAD, and the educational director underlined the need to maintain a high SIU standard at all times-and to keep the ship a safe one. The crew was saddened to learn of the death of SIU President Frank Drozak. One minute of silence was stood in memory of our departed brothers and sisters, and an additional minute was stood in memory of Brother Drozak. Next port: Subic Bay, P.R. SEA·LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), July 26-Chairman E.J. Duhon, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director M.L. Frizzel, Deck Delegate S. Ackley, Engine Delegate J. Trauth, Steward Delegate R. Maddox. No disputed OT was reported. The engine department, however, would like to get a response from the company on the use of shoreside laborers to do jobs that should be OT for the black gang. Thanks were given to all hands for helping keep the ship clean. "In this election year, let's make sure that we are all registered to vote and that we put people in office who will help the entire maritime industry." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department, especially to Chief Cook Bob Maddox "for the fine chow." Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA·LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), July 17--Chairman E. Cary, Secretary A. Reasko, Educational Director F. Hall. Copies of the last LOG were received in Hawaii; the next payoff will take place in Oakland, Calif. on July 27. Everything is running pretty smoothly with no major beefs. There was, however, some disputed OT in the steward department which will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. There are no fans in the crew quarters-as provided for in the agreement. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. SEA·LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), July 3-Chairman LC. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Educational Director/Engine Delegate S. Tellech, Deck Delegate William Murphy, Steward Delegate W. McWilliams. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman discussed what had been taken care of in the shipyard and how all the safety rules had been observed and carried out. He thanked everyone for their cooperation. All communications received from headquarters have been posted. The safety meeting was well represented by all departments. M mber abo rd the Explorer appear to be very safety-conscious. A motion was made and seconded that all vacation time be credited toward retirement. This will be discussed with the boarding patrolman at payoff. The chairman advised all members that if they have any questions pertaining to current Union activities, they should talk with the Union representative. A special moment of silence was observed in memory of our departed president, Frank Drozak. SEA·LAND INDEPENDENCE (SeaLand Service), June 29-Chairman Joseph San Filippo, Secretary Charles E. Taylor, Educational Director Jimmie Nicholson. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $95 in the ship's fund. The crew of the Sea-Land Independence expressed sorrow at hearing of the death of President Drozak. They also gave congratulations and support to Mike Sacco in his new job as head of the SIU. The educational director reminded everyone of the importance of getting a good education, and that "there is no place finer for Seafarers than the facilities at Piney Point". Several suggestions were brought up to help in a smoother running operation. First, the gangway net should be in place or a storing crane used when taking on stores. The work light on the starboard side should be fixed. As it is, crew are unable to see the mate for signals to operate the mooring winches. Also, the chief mate should leave the handling of the lines to the ABs. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA·LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), July 28--Chairman John W. Curlew, Secretary A. Delaney. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The bosun reminded the crew to report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to their department head, as well as any needed repairs. He also posted the wage increases on the bulletin board for all members to take a look at. As requested by the captain, the steward advised the crew of Sea-Land's new food plan for vessels. The crew agreed that it would be a good plan if Sea-Land would put the food onboard. As yet, many of the items have not been included in the stores. A motion was made and seconded that the steward utility should receive the wages of a third cook pantryman because of the many jobs combined in his. It was approved by the members and will be brought up in a discussion at payoff. All hands were asked to make an effort to keep the crew lounge area clean and to "leave it as you find it." The steward department received a vote of thanks for a job well done. SEA·LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), July 16-Chairman R. Murry, Secretary C. Gibson, Educational Director D. Johnson. Some beefs were reported in the deck and engine departments. Payoff is scheduled for July 24 in Tacoma, and it was requested that a patrolman be present at payoff. The educational director stated that "the recent loss of our president will be felt for a long time. But if our membership stands behind our new leadership, we should gain in strength and members." He also noted that upgrading at this time is very important for all eligible members. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers), June 24-Chairman Bob Whytock, Secretary Ed Kilford, Educational Director Tony Smith, Deck Delegate William Kleimola, Engine Delegate Richard Groening, Steward Delegate Linton Taylor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Upon hearing of the death of President Drozak, members of the Stuyvesant said, "We are truly sorry to report the passing of President Frank Drozak, and would like to send his wife and family our prayers and sympathy." New door locks have come onboard and have been installed wherever needed. Any problems should be reported to the bosun. The chairman noted that both national and Union elections are coming up in November. "As to the national-keep in mind that grassroots campaigning starts with your vote. Let's beat the Reagan-Bush machine." With regard to the Union elections, he said "Constitutional changes are not to be taken lightly. Think, then vote. " The educational director talked about the critical shortage of able seamen. Anyone with the necessary seatime should contact Manpower Coordinator Bart Rogers or their port agent to upgrade. The crew tape player has been broken four times this trip. Members were reminded to treat it gently. There is only one ice machine onboard the Stuyvesant that can be used by the crew. The captain has allowed it to be padlocked and no one can get ice. This problem will be taken up with the patrolman at payoff. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. USNS DUTTON (LSC), June 16Chairman Frank Coburn, Secretary Tracey Mcfarlane, Engine Delegate Jim Scott, (Temporary) Deck Delegate Pat Dillon, (Temporary) Steward Delegate Brian Gauthier. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $149.03 in the ship's fund. The chairman checked with the captain and Coast Guard to make sure the Dutton is not required to carry survival suits. A notice was read and posted on the bulletin regarding the death of President Frank Drozak. A telex was sent back to headquarters expressing the crew's sympathy. Copies of the LSC contract are available in the secretary's office at any time. The responsibilities of a delegate were explained and port draws were clarified. The crew lounge TV was fixed and the water fountain for the gym is still being looked into. Someone should also look into seeing if the soda machine can be fixed. Next port: Curacao. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: AMERICAN CORMORANT AMERICAN HERITAGE BAYAMON BAY RIDGE LNG CAPRICORN CHARLESTON COVE LIBERTY COVE TRADER FALCON LEADER GALVESTON BAY GOLDEN MONARCH GREAT LAND LIBERTY SUN LNG LIBRA NEDLLOYD HOLLAND OMI COLUMBIA OVERSEAS JOYCE OVERSEAS JUNEAU PAUL BUCK PONCE SAN JUAN SEA-LAND ACHIEVER SEA-WO CRUSADER SEA-LAND DEVELOPER SEA-LAND ENDURANCE SEA-LAND EXPEDITION SEA-LAND KODIAK SEA-LAND LIBERATOR SEA-LAND MARINER SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR SEA-LAND PRODUCER THOMPSON PASS ULTRASEA USNS WILKES Personals Jim Bishop "I have your videotape." Contact John Steeber Jr., 24 Grant Place, Irvington, N .J. 07111. Francisco Rivera Please call Marie Martin in North Carolina at 1-800-334-0118 Henry L. Scott Call your mother. She has a message for you. - Monthly Membership Me~tings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, October 3 ................... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, October 4 ................... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, October 5 ................ 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, October 6 .................. 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, October 6 .................. 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, October 6 .................. 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, October 7 .................... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Tuesday, October 11 .................. 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, October 11 .................. 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, October 12 ............... 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, October 13 ................. 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, October 17 .................. 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, October 21 ................... 10:30a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, October 6 .................. 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, October 14 ................... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Friday, October 14 ................... 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, October 12 ............... 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, October 19 ............... 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, October 18 .................. 10:30 a.m. -· September 1988 I LOG / 19 �CL L NP Directory of Ports -Company/Lakes -Lakes Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes -Non Priority AUGUST 1-31, 1988 "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ................... 0 15 14 DECK DEPARTMENT 31 17 0 0 9 Port Algonac ................... a 12 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 20 5 0 0 10 Port Algonac ... ................ a 4 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 0 8 0 3 Port Algonac ................... 9 4 HEADQUARTERS ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 25 47 14 0 Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DIGiorgio, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 3 20 25 34 0 26 0 59 0 45 Totals All Departments ........ 0 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 207 46 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 1-31, 1988 Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ................ St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals ................. Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville ........... . .. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ......... ... .... St. Louis ............. . .. Piney Point .............. Totals ................. Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore .............. . Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans ..... ........ Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ................ St. Louis ...... .. ........ Piney Point .............. Totals ................. *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 52 4 9 17 11 37 23 35 14 38 13 7 45 1 2 308 20 2 6 11 10 31 23 20 16 19 4 9 15 0 5 14 3 8 9 5 8 12 12 6 6 2 13 12 3 3 117 7 0 3 4 2 3 1 8 4 6 0 6 0 1 8 9 1 0 3 3 10 6 9 2 8 0 5 7 1 5 69 1 1 1 5 0 4 1 3 1 0 0 9 1 0 4 191 53 31 20 2 4 4 6 16 11 48 10 21 8 5 16 0 7 2 2 1 2 1 3 5 8 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 19 3 1 2 8 0 22 0 0 12 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 7 5 0 0 5 0 0 9 2 3 10 8 7 4 10 9. 2 5 6 7 0 0 8 5 7 7 2 2 2 4 7 0 0 3 0 4 2 10 1 8 4 10 5 0 0 28 5 7 18 9 33 28 20 16 30 16 8 31 1 3 253 25 2 3 8 5 19 22 10 7 12 3 11 26 0 4 157 32 126 21 0 5 4 2 11 3 23 5 15 7 5 11 0 0 10 0 8 12 5 12 4 10 13 9 4 68 11 2 7 10 0 0 10 1 11 13 14 11 7 1 170 7 0 6 11 0 1 1 3 13 6 8 5 9 7 7 7 0 0 614 175 261 Totals All Departments ...... 789 414 393 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 1 1 0 2 1 1 5 3 0 1 5 2 2 3 3 1 0 5 0 0 0 9 9 2 2 2 0 3 4 39 32 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 5 13 2 1 9 0 10 30 9 1 6 3 1 18 1 0 4 0 0 19 8 18 1 0 8 0 0 0 2 1 9 69 112 56 12 1 4 5 178 Port New York ............... Philadelphia ...... ........ Baltimore .......... ~ .... Norfolk ... .............. Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ............ .... Houston ................ St. Louis ................ Piner Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tota s ................. 80 78 58 26 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 17 10 0 2 4 0 9 9 1 1 11 15 1 8 5 14 9 10 7 4 1 6 169 63 5 3 0 0 2 7 140 253 317 367 55 4 0 1 2 1 0 4 3 0 7 0 9 6 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 104 3 15 19 13 63 49 62 21 66 21 7 55 0 0 18 7 7 8 8 7 12 13 6 3 3 14 12 1 2 6 1 0 6 2 5 4 8 1 3 0 4 3 0 2 498 121 45 39 4 8 13 13 37 33 33 18 40 12 6 31 0 2 10 1 2 7 6 8 4 12 8 4 0 8 2 0 10 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 2 0 6 1 0 2 37 289 82 29 5 1 0 2 2 5 5 9 1 2 1 95 5 0 2 35 2 5 3 12 28 23 78 19 29 2 2 4 1 1 4 4 10 3 11 0 23 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 3 2 5 1 1 1 15 3 1 1 8 4 31 0 6 8 135 283 74 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 3 5 8 3 19 4 54 9 39 14 4 15 0 0 20 2 8 9 7 12 8 17 14 17 5 82 15 2 9 11 1 1 10 4 23 14 20 13 10 2 150 7 0 2 0 220 227 268 227 1,290 504 379 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . - Shipping in the month of August was up from the month of July. A total of 1,525 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,525 jobs shipped, 614 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 227 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 8,315 jobs have been shipped. 20 I LOG I September 1988 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.V. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADE~PHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �Letters To The Editor Life's Road We learn many lessons as each day goes by. There are son.gs to sing and a few tears to cry. There are blessings to count, happy memories, too. And sometimes disappointment in things that we do. There are cups that run over and years that are lean. With bright days and dark days and long nights between. Blit one choice we can make as we carry life's load. If we look toward the sun, how it brightens the road! -Shirley Harvey 'Reflections on Life's Road ... ' Congratulations to you [Mike Sacco] and to your brother Joe. I awoke this early a.m. with many reflecting memories. I remember June 7, 1947-my first old Liberty ship beL.'1.g dispatched by Robert Jordan from the hall in Mobile. The Liberty William F. Cody was an Alcoa Steamship Co. vessel. She lay at Pensacola, Fla. where I boarded her as ordinary seaman under the command of Capt. Ju.mp (with a load of coal to France). Life's Road began then with me, at a tender age of fifteen years, eight month a ife's Road! And the many fond and not so fond emeries. As I look back and reflect upon them, I cry in part and laugh in others. As I read of Frank's [Drozak] death in the recent LOG, I silently cried with a heartfelt hurt. Recalling some forty odd years in acquaintance with and even previous to Paul Hall's presidency. It was no secret to me, as with others, and certainly no disrespect to the late Paul Hall whom we came to know, respect and brotherly love as the Great White Father-for he was exactly that in his loyalty and devotion in membership to and for us in the early periods of the SIU up until his death. We were blessed with his selective successor, Frank Drozak, whom he prepared well to carry on the continuity through leadership. To Frank, I can heartly salute "a job well done." He filled the shoes well. As I am equally sure you as president will do. When I first came to know you as vice president of SHLSS, I think the most outstanding impression was at a Union class you held in the old library in 1974 when I attended for a QMED certificate. Joe, too, appeared in my Life's Road at that time. Yes, I have come to know, respect and brotherly love the many officials of our great Union-Red Campbell, Cal Tanner, Chuck Svenson, Bull Sheppard, Harold Fisher, Blacky Neira, Robert Jordan. The list just seems endless ... and my latter friend Ken Conklin whom I came to know in 1974 over trainees at that period. There are many persons who have contributed much and who I haven't even scratched the surface to name that helped to enhance, educate and make our Union one of uniqueness. I can only hope our younger brothers can be grateful and constructively add to a continUity of greatness that they inherited through the bloody-bitter battles preceding even the 1947 Isthmian strike and the 12" fans per foc'sle (an upgrade even) from the natural draft system we once had. To the 16" fans if we had three or more persons per room. (Like the Virginia Slims cigarette advertisement, Yes, we've come a long, long way.) From classrooms on barges at SHLSS to the modern facilities not boasted. From Mobile to New York to Washington, D.C. headquarters. Therefore, as I read the enclosed poem, certainly I could not help but reflect upon memories of Life's Road and to include a late last friend to every seaman in the Union, Frank Mongelli, whom Paul Hall entrusted to help make SHLSS what it is today-along with wisdom and dreams of many. From Paul to Frank and now to you, Mike-yes, I stand proud. Not only to be an American seaman but a member of the greatest Union in the maritime history and of the labor force. Fraternally yours, Robert C. Goodrum Eufaula, Ala. 'Recognition for All Vets • • • ' At long last, those of us who served in the United States merchant marine have begun to gain recognition from our country for the service we provided in times of war. Unfortunately, this recognition now only extends to service during World War II. Those of us who served during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts have not received recognition, although we made substantial contributions to our country's efforts during those war years .... We are forming a Committee to Secure Recognition for U.S. Merchant Marine Service in Korea and Vietnam. We are compiling a list of those who qualify. Anyone who shipped out in the Pacific during 1950-53 (Korea) or 1965-1973 (Vietnam) should contact the committee at: 2525 N.E. Columbia Blvd. P.O. Box 11245 Portland, Ore. 97211 Sincerely, Ken Beckerich - Union Label & Service Trades Dept., AFL·CIO - - - I - -- DONT I Bl-OW UP I YOUR BRAIN ' WITJ.I I I I Ct<ACI<! I HELP IB I AVAILABLE CONTACT YO{IR i PORT AGENT OR YtJUR UNldN AT PINEY Pd/NT/ I I - - - - - I I I September 1988 I LOG I 21 • -- �Change of Command at MSCPAC - In change of command ceremonies held Aug. 18 on the flight deck of the USNS Mercy, Capt. William T. Dannheim, USN, was relieved by Capt. James S. Schultz, USN, as Commander, Military Sealift Command, Pacific. Ashore and afloat MSCPAC employees, along with representatives from the commercial maritime sector, labor and neighboring military commands, were in attendance at the ceremony which featured Vice Adm. W. T. Piotti, Jr., COMSC, as the guest speaker. Highlighting his accomplishments the past 24 months-which included the vigorous implementation of the MSC ACTION 88 program and the close oversight over all phases of the Mercy's conversion to her successful humanitarian voyage to the Philippines last year-Vice Adm. Piotti said Capt. Dannheim' s two years at MSCPAC resulted in many significant contributions to fleet support and MSC's effectiveness in the Pacific that will be felt for many years to come. "Captain Bill Dannheim has provided the positive and dynamic leadership demanded by this command,'' said Vice Adm. Piotti, praising the officer who led MSCPAC's l,900 mariners, 400 civilians ashore, 200 military personnel and the command's 22 ships and five offices. Though he didn't have it with him because of a paperwork delay, Admiral Piotti said Capt. Dannheim will be awarded the Navy's prestigious Legion of Merit for his outstanding service as COMSCPAC. In his farewell speech, Capt. Dann- heim paid tribute to the MSCPAC civil service mariners, his headquarters staff and the five MSCPAC offices for the jobs they performed during his tenure in Oakland. ''The Military Sealift Command is in the business of providing service at sea, and our mariners conduct this business very well,'' said Capt. Dannheim, who also lauded his shore staff and offices for their efforts with the fleet. "I've come to appreciate the breadth and depth of the total support effort required to man and maintain our ships." From Oakland, Capt. Dannheim headed back to Washington where he'll serve as deputy director of the Naval Center for Cost Analysis in the Pentagon. Capt. James S. Schultz assumed command of MSCPAC following almost three years as COMSCSEA, and he reminded the 200 guests in attendance of his many friendships with MSCPAC mariners. "I'm extremely pleased to be able to continue and maintain the relationships with MSCP AC masters, mates, mariners and employees whom I've become associated with the past 36 months in Southeast Asia,'' said Capt. Schultz. ''The people who spend half their lives at sea to carry out our sealift, fleet and special mission responsibilities deserve the very best we can provide.'' Capt. Schultz, a 24-year veteran of the Navy, has served in a variety of positions aboard several ships, including a tour as commanding officer of the USS W. S. Sims (FF 1059). Ashore, Capt. Schultz has served as a Soviet naval analyst in Japan and has com- Celebrating the change of command are (I. tor) Capt. William T. Dannheim, Vice Adm. W. T. Piotti Jr., and Capt. James S. Schultz. pleted a tour with the Intelligence Directorate of the U. S. European Command in West Germany. During another European assignment, Capt. Schultz served with the Royal Navy as head of navigation at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon, England. He also served as director of officer promotions, appointments and enlisted advancement with the Naval Military Personnel Navajo Leads Recovery of Helo The USNS - After 42 years of government service, Ollie King finally decided to retire. King received a retirement plaque and a congratulatory handshake from Capt. WiUiam T. Dannheim, COMSCPAC, for his faithful service to the federal government. A 20-year veteran of the Navy who retired as a First Class Steward, King went on to serve 22 more years with MSCPAC where he worked aboard 18 different ships as a chief cook. His last ship with MSCPAC was the USNS Sioux (though he says his favorite was always the USNS DeSteiguer). Shortly after he joined MSCPAC, King was one of the first members to sign up with the SIU. He credits his wife Dorothy for keeing things orderly at home while he was absent so much at sea. 22 I LOG I S$tember 1988 Command in Washington, D.C. Capt. Schultz, a native of Philadelphia, holds a B. S. degree in engineering and business administration from Pennsylvania State University. He's also a graduate of the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Capt. Schultz and his wife Elizabeth have two children, Carolyn and Jeffrey. The family resides in Novato, Calif. Navaj~the key ship in helicopter salvage operations near San Francisco. In the aftermath of a tragic helicopter accident off the coast of San Francisco in July which left eight Naval airmen dead, the USNS Navajo relieved the minesweeper USS Excel to become the lead ship in retrieving and salvaging key sections of the downed helicopter to determine why it crashed. The MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter plunged into the Pacific 11 miles southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge July 18 while on a routine mine-sweeping exercise. Capt. Phil Rosten, master of the Navajo, ordered his ship into a threepoint moor when he arrived at the scene of the crash site. A sophisticated mini-ranger tracking system onboard the Navajo and coordinated ashore assisted the ship to position itself directly over the helicopter debris 60 feet below the surface. The fleet tug, with 16 Navy divers and aircraft investigators aboard, was transformed into a diving and recovery station during operations which lasted more than two weeks. The Navajo frequently shuttled back and forth to Naval Air Station Alameda where a Navy Aircraft Mishap Board was set up to study the salvaged parts of the aircraft. "We basically turned a towing ship into a salvage ship, and the Navajo turned out to be as good as any ship built for that job," said Capt. Rosten, who commended his crew for the work they performed. "The mates showed excellent seamanship skills and our crane operators were outstanding." Assisting the Navajo in the salvage operation was the commercial ship M/ V Laney Chouest, a vesel similar in size to a fleet tug which is frequently used in oceanographic research work. In late August, the Navajo returned to her normal operating area off Southern California and was one of two vessels selected to pull a former target ship off the beach of San Miguel island. At the request of the National Park Service, the grounded LST was towed off the beach and sunk in deep waters. -B.B. (Continued on Page 23.) �O SAFEGUARD your tights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. T DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your responsibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. inued from Page 22.) MSCPAC News Briefs . . . Two MSCPAC ships that were part of Commander Task Group 75.1 were praised for their role with the bi ateral COBRA GOLD exercise staged in Southeast Asia recently. "Every ship , from the USNS contingent of 'Killer Tug' Sioux to the 'Fast Attack Oiler' Mispillion, to the DESRON FIFTEEN tin cans Oldendorf and Towers, has contributed significantly to our overall mission to represent our nation in highly visible operations ," said the Aug. 5 message from CTG 75.1 which praised the training given to the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Thailand Navy. "It's been a pleasure to steam with professionals, and I look forward to meeting you again at sea in the pursuit of our national objectives." ... Three employees of MSCPAC who helped the USNS Spica fill key crew vacancies were singled out in a message of appreciation from the fleet supply ship to the command in Oakland. "As Spica's Indian Ocean deployment draws to a close, we'd like to thank the shore side staffs for their timely support these past four months,'' said Spica's Aug. 26 message. "Special thanks go out to Barbara Chapman, Lou Jones and Gloria Burns of the personnel office. The responsiveness demonstrated in finding replacements for repats was appreciated by all." ... RMC Frank P. Moller, USN, a member of the USNS Kilauea's military department, received word July 11 from the Chief of Naval Operations • • • that he was the recipient of a Navy Commendation Medal, along with a citation and certificate, for his meritorious service while serving with the U.S. Naval Communications Area Master Station in Guam from April 1986 to April 1988. Chief Moller, who was the satellite communications division leading chief at the Guam site, was instrumental in maintaining systems reliability consistently above 99.95 percent for one of the .Navy's largest Super High Frequency (SHF) satellite communications facilities. "Chief Petty Officer Moller's superb technical knowledge of both personnel and material resources contributed significantly to the facility's exceptional material readiness and outstanding mission accomplishment record,'' said the CNO's citation for Kilauea's chief radioman. ... YNC Catherine A. Lawrence, an assistant to the MSCPAC chief of staff, was named the Naval Air Station Agana "Federal Woman of the Year" for her service at the Guam facility last year. ''Through your diligence and dedication to duty and the mission of the Naval Air Station, you have demonstrated the finest qualities desired of our military workforce,'' wrote Capt. Paul A. Cassiman, USN, commanding officer, N AS Agana, in a July 29 letter of appreciation to YNC Lawrence. Following her assignment in Guam, Chief Lawrence reported to MSCPAC last December. . . . Personnel Staffing Assistant Margaret DeJan has been named the P-2 Employee of the Quarter for her work as promotion board coordinator. ' 'Her efforts have been invaluable to the promotion boards," says her boss, D. D. Dysthe, "and because of her attention to detail, they've become a morale booster to the fleet." DeJan, a 15-year MSCPAC employee, enjoys an excellent reputation among shore employees and civil service mariners for her work at the command. . . . Donald E. Brown has been selected as the MSCPAC Professional Comptroller of the Month for August. A fiscal accounting clerk, Brown was praised for his substantial improvements in quality, quantity and timeliness of afloat fiscal accounts. . . . The Jack London Chapter of the Naval Reserve Association (NRA) has been seleted as the best local NRA group in the country. The president of the Jack London Chapter is Capt. George Bruno, USNR-R, commanding officer of MSCO Concord 220 and head of the tanker branch at MSCPAC. Bruno will attend the NRA national conference in Atlanta at the end of September to represent his group and accept the Rear Admiral John S. Lewis award. A number of MSC reservists are affiliated with the NRA Jack London Chapter. ... Retirements: Assistant Cook Alfonso Lucas, 31 years, who began his federal career in 1942 as a laborer at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Lucas worked as a laundryman, waiter, utilityman , messman and storekeeper with MSTS and MSCPAC aboard 28 different ships before retiring July 1 ... Mechanical Engineer George Hooper, 40 years, who began federal service in 1947 as a draftsman at the old San Francisco Naval Shipyard. The recipient of several awards during his lengthy career, Hooper came to MSCPAC in 1983 and was · involved in port engineering work with several fleet replenishment ships ... Ruth Jacques, 18 years, an employee relations clerk who had been employed at MSCPAC since 1980. Initially a transportation clerk, Jacques was reassigned to the personnel office a year ago until her Aug. 1 retirement. SIU Vessels Join Reforger 88 Three SIU-contracted ships, the USNS Algol, USNS Denebola and USNS Altair, began their role in "Reforger 88,'' one of the largest U.S. military exercises, late in July. '' Reforger,'' which stands for Return of Forces to Germany, will involve nearly 100 U.S. and European military personnel. It encompasses all the logistical and administrative aspects of moving large numbers of forces from the United States to Europe. U.S. operations in the ports of Sa- vannah, Ga. and Beaumont, Texas will see the loading of more than 2,700 pieces of equipment onto the Military Sealift Command vessels for the voyage to Europe. Upon arrival in Antwerp, Belgium, the equipment will move by air, highway and railroad to West Germany. The three fast sea-lift ships, former Sea-Land Service Inc. vessels, are converted combination roll-on/roll-off and containerships, capable of speeds of more than 30 knots. September 1988 I LOG I 23 �I l I l ·~n Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't ~ LI let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. Helping a fell ow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as I~-------------------------------~ steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do I Addictions Rehabilitation Center is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the lI I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions l Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, I records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept Md. I anywhere except at The Center. Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care I and counseling he needs. · And he'll get the support of II brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough I Name ................................... Book No .............. . battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free II f Address ........................................................ . and drug-free life·. I (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. I Telephone No. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU memb~r doesn't I Mail to: THE CENTER have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a I Star Route Box 153-A brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, : I Valley Lee, Md. 20692 you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery : or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 is only an arm's length away. ~-------------------------------24 I LOG I September 1988 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1988 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES AFL-CIO ENDORSES DUKAKIS-BENTSON TICKET SIU-BACKED FISHING BOAT SAFETY BILL READY TO SIGN NEW PUERTO RICO MARINE SHIPS-JOBS FOR SEAFARERS GATT COULD PUT U.S. MARITIME UP FOR GRABS SEAFARERS BENEFIT IN NEW TWIST ON FLAG SWITCH AS FOREIGN OWNERS SEE ADVANTAGES IN STARS AND STRIPES REFLAGGING KIRKLAND’S LABOR DAY MESSAGE- 8 YEARS IS ENOUGH NEW DRUG TESTING PLAN DRAWS MARITIME’S FIRE THE PROPOSED RULES SIU AND ALLIES FIGHT TO HELP MARITIME ON FOOD AND FUEL TAX PROBLEMS CREW MEALS CAUGHT IN MARTINI FIGHT FUEL TAX CHANGE COSTS $300 MILLION RIVER TRAFFIC MOVES AS DROUGHT WITHERS UP COURT PROTECTS JONES ACT, BARGE LINE SALE ON HOLD SHLSS KEEPING THE INDUSTRY ROLLING-TMT DRIVER TRAINING AT SHLSS CHANGE OF COMMAND AT MSCPAC THE KING RETIRES SIU VESSELS JOIN REFORGER 88 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 9 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/2ddbe7a35623972c4863cbf90295bf23.pdf 08d2693326ac2242db076fc859900ae4 PDF Text Text Offic:ial Publication of the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic:, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO Vol. so, No. 8, August 1988 Special Report New FOG Operations Mount Another Threat To U.S.-Flag FleetJones Act Bent by OK to Foreign Buy Of U.S. Barge Line SIU Fishermen In New Bedford OK New Pact Flags of convenience (FOC) and the cheap foreign labor which goes along with them have been threats to the U.S. merchant marine since the end of World War II. At one time referred to as ''fink-flags'' or runaway flags, these registries in Panama, Liberia, Cyprus and dozens of other countries siphoned American ships and American jobs. They continue to do so decades later. With U.S. ships and seagoing jobs at an all-time low, these vultures are not finished. On page 3 read about the two newest threats to the U.S.-flag fleet. This time there is a new twist. An American maritime consultant has set himself up as an expert and offers a ''one-stop-shop'' for U ~S. shipowners to find a foreign-flag registry. He claims to have 32 flags to offer. In an even stranger scenario, U.S. taxpayers are footing a large part of the bill for a former U.S. territory to become the newest flag of convenience operation. On top of that, one of the key players in its set-up is a close friend and major fund raiser for the George Bush presidential campaign, the Associated Press reports. In a related development, foreign interests are threatening the Jones Act. A Japanese company has purchased a U.S. barge company, and the Coast Guard, despite being made aware of the lack of U.S. citizen owners, approved the operation. The Jones Act was designed specifically as protection for American ship companies operating in our domestic trades, with no subsidy whatsoever. This matter is now in court. Read about it on page 3. Bellatrix-An Example of SIU Job Security It took almost three years, but a strong united front by SIU fishermen in New Bedford has paid off. The last group of SIU-crewed fish. ing boats has won a new contract. Bulletin Fishermen working on some 2.5 boats. whose owners are part of the New Bedford Seafood Producers Association (SPA), ratified a new contract Aug. 8 said SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. "We were able to reach this agreement because everyone in the Union stood united. This settlement is fair to both sides. Now we can all work together to get this industry back on its feet,•• Francois said. In December 1985 SIU fishermen struck over a number of issues which couldn't be resolved through negotiations. As the strike wore on in the nation'~ busiest fishing port, more than 50 contracts with independent boat owners were reached. But the SPA representing about 25 boat owners dragged its feet. "Now that this is settled," said SIU President Mike Sacco, ''we can get on with organizing more fishing boats in New Bedford. I'm real proud of the sacrifices every· body made. n See page 5 for an earlier-written story. 1 1 1 The Seafarers who crew the USNS Bellalrix (above) are just another example of the highly trained and prof~ional .men and women the SIU provides for a large variety of ships. Currently Seafarers crew more than 60 ships with military functions; those ships provide jobs and job security, This picture was taken by Seafarer Le.<l· Farrell in Mobile, Ala. For more photos of Seafarers, see page 15. Inside: Seafarers In Banner Freedom Page 6 SIU Files Charges In Kuwait Charter Crewing School Plays Host to Scouts Page 4 Tough Coast Guard Drug Rules Proposed Page 11 AIDS-Protect Yourself Page 4 Page 16 �President's Report by Michael Sacco The Rover Crew - A Credit to the U.S. e have always maintained that American ships, registered under the United States flag, are a vital asset to the nation in many, many ways. Aside from the essential role the privately owned fleet, manned by citizen seamen, plays in times of national emergency and in the carriage of cargo in peacetime, there are other distinct benefits from a big presence of U.S . merchant ships on the high seas. Not the least of these benefits is that of the prestige that comes from having the U.S. flag visible in ports in every section of the world. Our friends and our enemies should know that America has all of the equipment-in this case ships flying our flag-that is the mark of a world power and the number one trading nation. In addition to making the flag visible throughout the world, American ships and seamen are continually involved in humanitarian acts and heroism as they ply the seas. A case in point, and one that gives me great pride, is the attention given recently to our own SIU crew aboard the MV Rover operated by Ocean CarR riers. While the Rover was en route to the Philippines several weeks ago, it spotted a small vessel adrift with 24 Vietnamese men, women and children aboard. For several days the refugees were drifting without food or water. The Rover drew alongside and the Americans boarded the stricken vessel with emergency provisions. When the Rover's W engmeer determined that the boat's motor was beyond repair, the refugees were brought aboard and cared for until the vessel's next port of call in Bataan, the Philippines. This act was commended by the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees, JeanPierre Hocke, in Geneva, Switzerland, who hailed the company, the master and the crew "of the MV Rover which has again rescued refugees, and in doing so has carried out the to capture a larger share of cargo transport is intensifying among the nations of the world. Wherever you look, the third world countries, the lesser developed nations, and the traditional maritime nations are hard at it. All are guided by what they deem is their national interest. China, for example, is on a real push. The China Ocean Shipping Co., which is a stateowned fleet, carries 80 percent of China's water-borne com- of payments. The Australian effort is the result of three-way cooperation. Management is investing in the ships, the Australian maritime unions have trimmed manning scales and set maximum crew sizes, and the government is giving 7 percent of the purchase price to buyers of new or used ships. No matter how well-intentioned or determined management and the unions were to get Australia back in the maritime " ... As long as some governments deem it in their national interest to provide various supports to their own shipping, it is essential that the United States develop and implement a realistic policy that will assist our own shipping to compete in a contest that is otherwise stacked against us ... " best traditions of the sea.'' The owners of the Rover were cited by Commissioner Hocke for the previous res<;ues performed by Ocean Carriers' vessels and crews. And Anne Kane, manager of marine personnel for Ocean Carriers, told me that ''This is not the first incident of personal involvement by SIU members nor do we suspect it will be the last." The SIU crew on the Rover, its owner and officers have one again brought credit to America's merchant marine, and we salute them for it. Food For Thought Hardly a month goes by without evidence that the struggle merce. Figures published recently show that in 1961 the company had 25 ships totaling 229 ,000 dead weight tons. Today the line has 600 ships of over 13 million deadweight tons. The government's support is a primary reason for the company's spectacular growth. It has grown because it undercuts rates very substantially, aided by the Chinese government, which is determined to have a major merchant marine. Now Australia, whose shipping industry has been steadily dwindling, is stepping into the <;on test for cargo, with the first of a new group of ships with which they intend to compete. Among the reasons for the move is the determination to stop the drain on the country's balance 0111cu1 Pub cation of Augu t 1988 picture, it would have been impossible without the government's very positive participation. As long as some governments deem it in their national interest to provide various supports to their own shipping, it is essential that the United States develop and implement a realistic policy that will assist our own shipping to compete in a contest that is otherwise stacked against us. That's why we must continue to make every effort to convince the legislative and executive branches of the government of the urgent need to revitalize U .S.-ftag shipping. Keep that in mind as -·w e prepare to go to the polls in the national election in November! e Seafarers International Union of orth Amcnca A a~ c Gu I, La cs and lnlan<J Waters Orstnct Vol 50. o B AFL..CIO Executive Board Michael Sacco President Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor 2 I LOG I August 1988 Joseph Sacco Joseph DiGiorgio Angus "Red" Campbell Executive Vice President Secretary Vice President John Fay George McCartney Thomas Glidewell Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Autn Way, Camp Springs , Md . 20746 , Tel. 8990675 . Second -class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices . POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG , 5201 Auth Way , Camp Springs , MO. 20746 . �Pick a Flag, Any Flag U.S. Company Opens 'One-Stop' Flag Shop An American maritime consultant has given a whole new meaning to "convenience" shopping. He offers some 32 foreign-flag registries for ship owners who want to flee the U.S. flag, taking their ships and jobs with them. U.S. companies now operate about 400 ships under foreign flag, about the same number they operate under the Stars and Stripes. But if Julian Padilla has his way, even more American seafaring jobs and ships will be lost. Padilla claims to have drawn on a family background in the foreign registry business to open the so-called International Shipping Bureau in New Jersey. Padilla, who is chief executive officer of the company, says he has 90 foreign representatives. He says his company is designed to help U.S. firms in deciding to shift part or all of their ships to foreign flags. According to The Journal of Commerce, he has set up shop to serve what he's betting will be a growing U.S. market for potential "open registry" operations. He says his operation may well be the first such one-stop "open registry" operation in the United States. Foreign registrations in this country usually are handled by an attorney who specializes in shipping matters, who is often familiar with only one of the countries of registry. The growing interest worldwide in less-costly operations has generated a competition among various countries offering ship registration opportunities at lower cost and with fewer obligations on the owner than in his home country. With the virtual shutting-down of subsidies and a shift of U.S. government policy toward competition and less help from the federal government, the 28-year-old Padilla thinks the time is ripe for his venture. The requirements of the 32 different countries offering this sort of flag sanctuary do vary. He said the plethora of requirements make a decision about choice of flag both difficult and important. There are a variety of special requirements and even some restrictions attached to most of the flags of choice. Foreign flags, in general, can permit an operator to cut costs immediately by 30 percent to 75 percent, principally by using far less costly foreign crews, he said. There are fees and taxes that also vary. Tax laws in the United States in recent years have removed some of the previous advantages enjoyed, but many other onerous U.S. requirements are avoided. ''This is just outrageous,'' said SIU President Mike Sacco. "I guess with the lack of any meaningful maritime program in the last eight years, you shouldn't be surprised when the vultures start circling.'' No one denies, in the short term, that FOC operations are cheaper. "But you get what you pay for,'' Sacco said. He cited the low level of training and professional expertise of many of the cheap foreign crews. "You call safety regulations onerous standards? If you examine accident statistics, you'll find that poorly maintained ships and poorly trained crews play big roles," Sacco said. There is always one part of the equation these 'flag-busters' forget. Do they reaJly believe that U.S.-owned, Liberian-flag ships with Malaysian crews can be counted on in case of a national emergency? Recent studies from the Merchant Marine Commission on National Defense and by other federal agencies all point to a large shortfall of ships and crews if the U.S. ever needed to gear up for an emergency. Today, the U.S.-flag fleet is barely above the 400 ship level. Because fewer ships mean fewer job opportunities, there won't be enough trained seagoing crews to man reserve fleet ships. "If dollars were the simple bottom line, there probably wouldn't be many U.S.-ftag ships today. But with the right combination of good management, the most professional crews in the world and a solid national maritime policy that recognizes the vital need for the U.S. merchant marine, I know, and shipowners know, the American merchant marine can compete with anyone,'' Sacco said. U.S. Tax Dollars Help Barge Line Takeover Puts Fund Latest FOG Registry Jones Act in Jeopardy If you asked most American taxpayers where their tax dollars wound up, few would have any idea that part of their tax bill goes to the Marshall Islands where it's used to lure Americatl merchant ships away from the U.S. flag and tax laws. The former American territory gained its independence from the U.S. in 1986 but maintains close ties to the U.S. which contributes to the Marshall Islands' $76 million annual budget. The i:shrnd:ii cover a tohtl of 70 :'iquarc miles in the Western Pacific. This small group of island:1 is using part of its budget tc set up the latest Hag of convenience registry in the world. It's using its ties with the U.S. and the possibility of U.S. Navy protection for Marshall Island-flag ships as a lure to ship owners. In addition, the Associated Press reports that a close friend and campaign fund raiser for George Bush played a key role in setting up the registry. The chief negotiator of the compact wiu Fred Monroe Zeder II, a close friend of Vice President George Bush, a Bush campaign fund raiser and frequently reported to be in line for a top job in a Bush administration. Zeder s son Howard Blood Zeder is wearin8 two hats in the Marshal1s registry, heading it as the republic's maritime commissioner and serving as an officer and partowner of the private company that is operating the registry. Neither Howard Zeder nor Peter Watson, a Washington lawyer who 1 1 1 1 speaks for the Marshalls about the registry, will reveal the arrangement's financial details or even how much Zcder is being paid as maritime commissioner. When the federal government negotiated the pact with the Marshall Islands. two congressmen tried to include a provision that would have made such arrangements an illegal conflict of interest. But the Reagan administration-with Fred Zeder as its point man- managed to scuttle the proposal in the House Interior Committee. For a small nation, a ship registry is big business. akin to a motor vehicle registry, keeping computerized re~ords 1 shuffling papers and having relatively low operating costs. The Marshall Islands, a former U.S. Trust territory with an annual budget of $76 million, is stressing its political stability and the compact with the United States in its efforts to break into the ship registry business. The 1.5-year compact requires the United States "to defend the Marshall Islands . . . and their people from attack or threats thereof as the United States and its citizens are defended.'' Watson says that in trying to get shipowners to switch to a Marshalls flag, the republic "is making no representations to anyone it would be entitled to U.S. defense rights." However, he said it is providing copies of the compact to shipowners, allowing them to "make their own interpretation.·' Howard Hills. a State Department lawyer who helped Fred Zeder (Continued on Page 7.) A Japanese takeover of an American barge line may put a serious crack in the Jones Act, which could open the door to foreign ownership of U.S. domestic shipping companies. In May, the Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB) was purchased by two Japanese companies. CGB is engaged in two businesses. First is the storage. transportation and sale of grain. But it is also a barge line which uses about 635 barges and seven towboats , according to court records. While much of the company's barge fleet is used to move its own grain, it is also a ••tor-hire" barge line which transports coal. ores, steel, sand, grain, salt and other products. That is where the conflict comes in. The Jones Act, the cornerstone of American domestic shipping, requires that any company which transports cargo between any two U.S . destinations be owned by U.S. citizens. The one, narrow exception allows a foreign-owned company to transport its own product. In other words, if a foreign-owned automobile company wished to ship some of its cars made in an American plant, it could use its own ships or barges. But it could not hire out those ships to transport any other goods within the U.S. Restrictions on foreign-ownership of shipping lines are spelled out in the Jones Act, and more recently, in the 1980 Vessel Documentation Act. The U.S. Coast Guard is charged with issuing or denying Certificates of Compliance in such cases. In this case, despite the overwhelming evidence that CGB would continue its operations, both to transport its own grain and to operate as a "forhire" barge line, the Coast Guard refused to investigate the case before issuing a compliance certificate. Another barge company, Ingram Barge Co ., got wind of the takeover of CGB. It alerted the Coast Guard in April and asked for an investigation if CGB requested a certificate of citizenship compliance. Ingram supplied the Coast Guard with evidence it said showed CGB's intention to continue to operate its fleet of boats and barges as before , i.e., to move its own grain and to hire out its equipment to move other products. That is in clear violation of the Jones Act. However, the Coast Guard refused to investigate the situation and issued the certificates in May. That was when Ingram went to court seeking an injunction against the Coast Guard action. The fear among domestic ship operators in this case is that it will open the door to foreign competition in a trade that is reserved exclusively for U.S. citizens and companies. Among the issues of concern are: • Harmful precedent in alJowing an obvious violation of U.S. Vessel Documentation laws especially in view of the U.S./Canada FTA dispute and the ongoing GATT negotiations. • The refusal of the U.S. Coast Guard to investigate the validity of claims made by the purchaser regarding citizenshipship requirements for the Certificate of Compliance. The Coast Guard has stated they will investigate after the fact if potential inaccuracies are alleged. The refusal to investigate before issuance is apparently in violation of Coast Guard regulations. August 1988 I LOG I 3 �i-i---------..--------------------------- -Fink Ship Breaks Down at Sea SIU Charges Seamen Denied Jobs Due to Union Ties In a blatant case of anti-union bias , two Houston, Texas companies, a ship manning agency and a ship management firm refused to hire qualified seamen because of their union affiliations, the SIU has charged. The Union filed its charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Offshore Personnel Inc . and Gleneagle Ship Management Inc. The action came after both companies placed ads in Houston and Galveston newspapers seeking qualified seamen. It is believed the two firm s were hiring crewmen for the newly-chartered tanker Maryland. The 268,000 deadweight ton vessel was one of three ships recently bought by Belmont VLCC II. The ships were acquired from Marad. Belmont has agreed to charter one of the ships to Kuwaiti interests for 24 months. Marad announced its approval of the chartering by Belmont to Chesapeake Shipping Inc. Chesapeake is the company established to operate 11 tankers Kuwait reftagged under the Stars and Stripes last year. Under U .S. maritime Law, the Maryland, or the other two tankers, must carry a U.S. citizen crew. Gleneagle crewed the 11 reftagged tankers for Chesapeake and provided the captains and radio officers for those ships. Offshore Personnel Inc. provides maritime workers for various companies. When the ads appeared in the Houston papers, more than 20 Seafarers contacted Offshore Personnel and Gleneagle seeking employment. They were told, the Union claims in its NLRB charges, there was no chance they would be hired if they had any union affiliation. Offshore employees told the SIU members that if they were union members they would not be hired, the Union has alleged. One Seafarer was told outright that he was I 00 percent qualified for the job, but because of his SIU membership , he couldn't be hired, according to the NLRB charges . Also, Offshore employees allegedly told the SIU members it was under the shipowner's instructions to bar any crewmen with union affiliation. However, they would not identify the owner. In the case of Gleneagle, SIU members submitted employment applications, but none received replies, despite meeting qualifications. The Union has charged both companies because it believes both were seeking crewman for the Belmont tankers. Both newspaper ads were worded the same and sought the same qualifications. The Maryland, renamed the Ocean Wizard, was crewed and sailed from Portland, Ore. earlier this month. However, it suffered engineroom difficulties about 800 miles offshore and was towed back to Portland. Also in the shipyard is the former New York, renamed the Ocean Challenge . The other tanker owned by Belmont is the former Massachu- setts _ " We're convinced our people were not hired simply because they belonged to the SIU. Why anyone would be so blatantly anti-union is hard to figure out. If you were crewing a ship, where is the best place to find professional and qualified seamen? The maritime unions, of course,'' said SIU President Mike Sacco. Sacco said the SIU will vigorously pursue the charges against the two companies. The case is the latest chapter in the Kuwaiti reflagging story. The reftagging battle started last summer and dragged into this past spring when a federal court ruled against the maritime unions. By using a loophole in U.S . law , Kuwait reftagged its ships last summer, but was only required to carry an American captain. Later an American radio officer was added to the crews. Unions and other maritime groups lobbied Congress to close the loophole , based on 19th century maritime practices. The bill was passed and signed into law. But the Department of Defense, under the claim of "national security" reasons , waived the U .S. crewing requirements for the reftagged ships. Later a suit was filed seeking to overturn the waiver, but that , too , failed. Shortly after, Kuwait hinted that it might charter U.S. tankers , a path suggested last year by the SIU. Sea-Land Subsidy Bill Introduced Legi~lation which would grant operating subsidy eligibility to 12 foreign-built Sea-Land ships was the subject of a recent Senate hearing. The bill. S-2-'IO. introduced by Sen. Daniel K. lnoyue (D-Hawaii), would allow Sea-Land's 12 D9J ships .;urrcntly operating in the Pacific trades to become eligible for Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS) payments. It would not however, grant subsidy; that would be up to the Maritime Administration. Operating subsidy paymenb arc normally limited to U.S.-flag ships built in U.S. shipyards. However, in the early 1980s a window was opened for a short time where American carriers could build ships abroad and still gain subsidy payments. Sea-Land is the only m~jor U.S. steamship company which operates vessels in the foreign commerce without subsidy. The major opposition to the sub1 sidy bill came from s~a-Land's competitors and the Reagan administration. The recent announcement of the formation of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Shipping Co. (A&P) and the proposed chartering to A&P of 24 vessels by Sea-Land generated some criticism of the bill. Robert L. Hintz, chairman of Sea-Land, said passage of the bill is "vitally important to Sea-Land remaining competitive in foreign commerce_ 11 He said the subsidy would cover only the 12 D9J vessels, which were built in Japan and Korea in the early 1980s. He said Sea-Land has no plans to seek subsidy on its other ~hips operating in the Pacific or in the Caribbean. The company's 12 Atlantic class ships are eligible for subsidy. Hintz said Sea-Land, '"despite the cooperation of our sea-going unions" in reducing operating costs, is at a cost disadvantage competing with foreign-flag carriers and with its major Pacific rival, American President Lines. He noted that the two U.S.-flag companies have many similarities in the areas they serve and the size of their fleets. But APL receives about $60 million annually in operating subsidies_ But representatives from APL, Crowley, PRM, Central Gulf Lines and Marad labeled the bill ·'special interest" legislation which would benefit only Sea-Land. While all agreed they could support legislation which would make subsidy available to all U .S.-tlag, foreignbuilt vessels, they opposed this legislation because only Sea-Land would benefit. APL President Timothy J. Rhein testified that while Sea-Land was building its D9J ships at lower costs and with fewer operating restric- tions in overseas shipyards, APL was building its ships in American yards at much higher costs. He estimated that APL spent about $23 million more per ship for its comparable C-9 class vessels built in a U.S. yard. In addition, he said the operating restrictions placed on subsidized firms make it much more difficult to compete. "Sea-Land made its choice not to be subsidized: now it believes it made the wrong choice and seeks to be subsidized . . . It seeks this special legislation which in effect would reward Sea-Land for having built the D9s abroad at roughly the same time that APL was building C9s in the U.S. at a far higher cost,'' Rhein said. Most other witnesses called for Operating Subsidy reform which would incl ··de all U .S.-flag companies and allow the acquisition of vessels overseas. All Seamen Face Drug Tests Coast Guard Issues Tough New Drug Testing Proposal The Coast Guard has issued a set of stringent drug testing proposals which could subjer;t every member of the U.S.-flag meri;hant marine to regular random drug testing. The rules are expected to be administered and paid for by the maritime industry, and the first -year i;ost has been pegged at $62.3 million. While the new rules are at the proposal stage now , maritime observers expect the regulations will be adopted with little change by the Coast Guard . Interested parties have until Sept. 6 to submit comments. The SIU currently is preparing its comments on the proposals. ((The Union has always taken a strong stand against drug and alcohol abuse. We have also stressed rehabilitation. The key is to curb substance 41 LOG I August 1988 abuse without violating peopte•s rights," said SIU President Mike Sacco. Following are some key points to the proposed rules: •periodic drug testing-as part of required examinations , pre-employment testing. random sampling programs , post-accident and reasonable-cause testing. Mandatory alcohol testing also would be required in post-accident and reasonable-r;ause situations. • implied consent provision-any mariner accepting employment on a U.S. merchant vessel on which any individual is required by law or regulation to hold a license, certificate or merchant mariners document is deemed to have given consent to be tested. Refusal or failure to submit to sampling is considered a violation of regulation and will subject the individual to suspension or revocation of license or document or termination of employment. •suspension or revocation-of license or document, denial of employment, and denial of job applications for illicit drug use and ineligible for seagoing employment until successful completion of rehabilitation and reissuance of license or document. However. employees who are identified as having used dangerous drugs on the job are not required to be afforded an opportunity for rehabilitation or to be retained or rehired. • rehabilitation-is recommended for those individuals who are detected as drug users for the first time. If an individual has a second confirmed (Continued on Page 5.) �25 Boats Vote Long New Bedford Struggle Could End with Contract OK SIU fishermen on some 25 boats in New Bedford are voting on a contract proposal which could finally lay to rest several years of troublesome negotiations in the nation's largest fishing port. The crewmen are working boats owned by Seafood Producers Association (SP A) members, an owners group. In late December 1985, fishermen struck in New Bedford over a number of serious issues including the way each boat's catch is divided between crewmembers and owners, documentation of crew expenses and work rules. The strike resulted in improved conditions for fishermen working on independently-owned boats. Currently more than 50 fishing boats owned by non-SP A members are under SIU contract; most signed contracts in the spring of 1986. But a series of court battles, National Labor Relations Board hearings and foot-dragging negotiations marked the battle with the SPA. "We kept at it and because of that we are pretty close to returning to normal here," said New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois. Balloting should be completed by early August, Francois said. If approved, the SIU-fishing fleet would be close to pre-strike numbers. In addition, Francois said organizing of independent boats is continuing. ******** On a lighter note, the Portuguese community recently celebrated Day of Portugal on June 10. PortugueseAmericans make up a large portion of SIU members in New Bedford. The festival, "a little bit like the Fourth of July," Francois said, was marked by music and speeches and rides on SIU fishing boats around the harbor. Several hundred persons attended the·event, and the SIU helped organize the celebration. The .Am~ona is a SIU·contracted vessel in New Bedford. Above is Capt. Armando Estrela. SIU on T. V. "Portraits of American Labor," a television series celebrating the heritage and contributions of the nation's working men and women , will air this fall on The Learning Channel , a national cable network. Starting Sept. 11. "Portraits of American Labor" will air every Sunday evening from frOO to 6'.30 EST. The SIU is sponsoring two of the segmcnh. Entitled "Whither the Maritime Industry. Part I and Part II,'' they are scheduled to air Oct. 16 and Oct. 23, respectively. The 11 half-hour programs will touch on topics such as how unions are combatting drug and alcohol abuse on the job, how unions use television advertising to get their message across, and the leadership role of unions in coping with a rapidly changing economy. Check your local cable guide for listing of air dates and times in your area. ' The Sea Siren was one of several SIU-fishing vessels involved in the celebration of the Day of Portugal. Hundreds of people gathered at New Bedford's fishing piers to celebrate the Day of Portugal, June 10. Many SIU members played a big part in the day's festivities. MV American Eagle There is an economic price adjustment (E.P .A.) due any crewmember who was employed aboard the above named vessel between July 1, 1987 and June 30. 1988. Please submit verification of employment to the Contract Department at Union headquarters to process the additional monies due you. AMERICA WORKS BEST WHEN WE SAY... Drug Testing (Continued from Page 4.) positive test, he will be subject to suspension and revocation of license or document. regardless of rehabilitation options. •marine employer- would be required to have a blood and urine sampling and shipping kit. Evidential breath testing (EBT) devices also are required onboard a vessel at all times, operated by trained and qualified personnel. Marine employers must ensure that appropriate vessel personnel receive formal insLrudion in specific subject areas prior to being considered qualified operators of EBTs and in the practical application of the proposed requirements. Personals Michael R. Palmer Shipmates J. R. James Lee Rogers Mkhael R. Palmer would like to hear from any ex-shipmates and friends. Please write to him at 113974 Rain-2, Route 2 Box 500, Angie, La. 70426. Please send a postcard to Pete and Betty Burris at 44 Greenmeadow Drive, Timonium, MD 21093. They'd like to hear from you. August 1988 I LOG I 5 �Seafarers -Play an Important Role in Banner Freedom Anchored off of Port Townsend, Wash., the crew of the SIU-contracted PFC Dewayne T. Williams was ready for a payoff. The Williams had just finished hauling troops and material from Korea, deploying them at Indian Head Island Naval Depot and then reloading for a trip to Florida. The exercise, dubbed Operation Banner Freedom, involved more than 6,000 military personnel and several SIU-contracted ships. These pictures were taken by Seattle Field Rep. Neil Dietz. PFC Dewayne T. Williams Bosun Linwood Rich After the trip from Korea, Williams' crewmen are ready for payoff. Pictured are (I. to r.) Utilityman Fernando Vega-Mercado, AB Alvin McCants and Patrolman Bob Hall. Crewmembers unload their personal gear before boarding the harbor launch. .. , The deward department is headed by Steward Cheryl Plyle.-·Crnz (rlght) 1 with able help from S/A Lisa Ham- iltQD. Tony Mohammed works 6 I LOG I August 1988 abo~rd the Williams as a pumpman. �Old Uberty Ship Finds a Home in Baltimore Dozens of current and retired Seafarers, along with many members of other maritime and shipbuilding unions, have volunteered to tum a rusting, 46year-old Liberty Ship into a maritime museum in Baltimore. LIBERTY SHIP! A spokesman for the group said hundreds of people, from as far away as Iowa, have volunteered their time and money for the project, but more help is needed. The goal is to refurbish the Brown to the point where it can serve not only as a maritime museum and a monument to those who sailed Liberties in World War II, but also to the point where she will steam again. The John W. Brown, built in Baltimore in 1942, is scheduled to be towed from a Norfolk, Va. shipyard to Baltimore in early August. The ship will be rededicated at a special Labor Day ceremony in Baltimore. The only fully operational Liberty Ship is the Jeremiah O'Brien in San Francisco. Several times a year volunteer crews get her under way for trips around San Francisco Bay. Sponsored by Project Liberty Ship, the effort to acquire the John Brown has taken several years. In 1985 the Brown, which participated in the invasions of Anzio and southern France, was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. But no space could be found in New York to berth the former New York City maritime high school. The Brown was built at Bethlehem Steel's Fairfield Shipyard and named after a founder of a shipyard workers' union. She was launched on Labor Day 1942. For more information on the John W. Brown, contact: Project Liberty Ship c/o Marserv Inc. 744 Dulaney Valley Court, Suite 14 Towson, Md. 21204 In 1986 Marad agreed to transfer the vessel to Project Liberty Ship. The Brown was towed to the James River Reserve Fleet, where it has been since. Earlier this summer a group of Baltimore volunteers helped get the Brown into shape for the tow to Baltimore. SIGN ON NOW! (301) 583-9137 A Toast to our Merchant Seamen He travels many a nautical mile Sometimes away from home a very long while. He visits lots of countries and see lots of things Can't wait to get home for there he is king. His days are real busy but the nights get lonely He lies in his fo'c's'le thinking of his one and only. There is lots of good food, movies and t.v. And on special occasions they will have a party at sea. Now as they start home they are all real happy Washing up clothes and getting ready. Marshall Islands (Continued from Page J.) steer the compact through Congress, says that "Marshall Islands vessels fall within the class of vessels which. like U.S. vessels. are entitled to U.S. protection ... we seek to protect U.S. vessels every· where in the world." When the compact was pending before Congress, the House Interior subcommittee on public lands approved tough conftict-of-interest rules for implementing the legislation. The rules would have prohibited any U.S. official who participated in compact negotiations and imple- Ar Yo As they tie up the ship they are looking arond For a friend or a loved one or a ride into town. So let's drink to our Seaman who's a real different breed Just hand him a sea-bag ... that's all he will need. By Sue Wright Pasadena, Texas77540 (Written in memory of my brother-in-law Ross F. Lyle and my cousin Carl (R.C.) Harcrow. Both deceased merchant seaman with many years service.) gl 0 ant We want to make sure that you receive your If you are getting more than one copy of the copy of the LOG each month and other important LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare address, or if your name or address is misprinted Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the or incomplete, please fill in the special address address form on this page to update your home form printed on this page and send it to: address. SIU & UIW of N.A. Your home address is your permanent address, Address Correction Department 5201 Autb Way and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 ----------------~-------------~-----------------------~~---Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PLEASE PRINT HOME ADDRESS mentation -and their immediate families-from benefiting even indirectly from U.S. dollars flowing to the Marshalls under the compact. The prohibition was opposed by the administration and was dropped before the legislation was approved by rhe full Interior Committee. I0t1e~ieoonts 1 .,, a. Social Security No. Phone No. ( Area Code Your Full Name Stroot Apt. or Box# Book Number D State City SIU D UIW O Pensioner ZIP Other-------- UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thi• wlll be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. Thll addren should rem''" In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed)----------------~ --------------------------------------~------------~-------~ August 1988 I LOG I 7 �... SIU Boatmen in Mobile SIU boatmen have been crewing inland equipment in the Gulf area for decades, and Mobile is one of the important Gulf ports. SIU Patrolmen Al Caulder and Jeff Libby were in Mobile recently and took these pictures of SIU members working for Higman Towing, Crescent 0 . .. • "!:-... !-!- • • • . . 0 • ••• A • ::;:~',:t:'·'.,i• ;~ The Dr. E.W. Brown is another Higman boat. Pictured on deck are Mike Molina, a pilot; Al Caulder, SIU Rep, and Tankerman David Carriere. Towing and Pilot Services. The patrolmen were on hand to keep the members informed about Union business and to take care of any questions or problems the crews may have had. Eric Simon is a boat handler for the SIUcontractcd Pilot Services in Mobile, The continuing drought in the midwest will cost the tug and barge industry more than $150 million by September if conditions don't change. Already inland operators estimate it has cost them more than $60 million in additional expenses. While some rain fell in mid to late July, raising water levels on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, the effect is expected to be temporary as August and early September are the traditional dry months. The extra costs, according to the American Waterways Operators (A WO) association, comes from slower transit times, reduced tow sizes and drafts and delays on parts of the rivers while channels are dredged. Normally a barge load of com can be towed from Minneapolis to New Orleans in about 16 days. Today the trip takes 32 days. ''For an industry just now emerging from the savage depression of the early and mid-1980s, the drought is a sledgehammer blow, many companies might not survive,'' said Joseph Farrell, AWO president. Marad Administrator John Gaughan said if the drought persists, ''we may need to find a way to provide a broad-based equitable formula for temporary cost relief to the inland waterway transportation industry.'' "It might start to get more critical in September," said Joe Clayton, a Mississippi River pilot, "If it doesn't move by then you'll see some screaming. And there ain't a hell of lot anybody can do about it." NOTICE National Marine Service Ex-Employees A settlement has been ~~ched with National Marine Service. All ex-employees with two (2) or IDQTe yean Qf service immediately prior to the lay-off in October 1985 are to contad in writing: SttretaryTreasurer Joe DiGiorgio, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs 7 Md_ 20746 and pro• foll<>wing information. I-Name. l-Mailing addr~. vide the ~ial Security No. 4-Book No. 5-Job classification. 6--Perivd worked for National Marine Service_ You must have at least 125 days of service in each of the two consecutive years prior to the lay-oft in October 1985. Note: After all of the information is compiled, the Union will be able to determine the en• titlement, if any, for benefits. Benefits will be calculated on the basiS of the number or years of uninterrupted senice with National Marine. 8 I LOG I August 1988 Tug Industry Say~· Drought Could Cost $150 Million Deckhand Charles Saranthus works for Crescent Towing. �Mobile Inland Deaths Ron Amick, 34 St. Louis, Mo. Died June 24, 1988 Joined Union 1987 Reuben Berry, 72 Chesapeake, Va. Died June 12, 1988 Joined Union 1961 Aubert Windley, 64 Chesapeake, Va. Died June 6, 1988 Joined Union 1973 Karl Dlabich, SS Baltimore, Md. Died January 20, 1988 Joined Union 1956 William Meekins, .81 Columbia, N.C. Died May 11, 1988 Joined Union 1955 John Morgan, 87 New Point, Va. Died May 23, 1988 Ronald Pauley, 73 Glen Burnie, Md. Died May 5, 1988 Joined Union 1956 Cabot Alexander Cabot, 87 W. Palm Beach, Fla. Died July 10, 1988 Joined Union 1960 Williain Caldara, 79 Galveston, Texas Died October 1, 1987 Joined Union 1967 Onboard Higman Towing's Karl G. Andren are Deckhand Calvin Elliot, Capt. Steve Elliot, SIU Rep Jeff Libby, Tankerman Tom Nolan and Deckhand David Evans. Zein Ahmed Zein, 63 Seattle, Wash. Joined Union 1980 Buford Rogers, 76 Orange, Texas Died May 17, 1988 Joined Union 1970 Thomas Ryan, 86 New Brunswick, N.J. Died May 2, 1988 Joined Union 1960 GREAT LAKES John Werda, 53 Alpena, Mich. Died June 6, 1988 Joined Union 1953 Albert Tatum, 68 Buena Park, Calif. Died June 4, 1988 Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JULY 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTl:RED All Groups Class c Class A Class B 0 0 7 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port New York ........................ . Pnilac1e1pn1a ... ........... . ....... . Baltimore , ...................... . . NorfolK ......................... . Mobile . ................... ...... . New Orleans ............ . . .. ...... . JMk5MVi lie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco ..................... Wilmington ....................... Seattle ............... . ..... . . .. . Puerto Rico .. ...... . .... .. ....... Houston ................ .. . . ..... . . . . . Aloonac ......................... . St. Louis ....................... . . Piney Point .... .................. . . Totals .. .. . ..................... . 2 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 2 16 1 0 0 7 0 0 11 0 75 1 13 0 14 0 0 4 0 2 0 34 Port New YorK ........................ . Philadelphia ...................... . Baltimore ........................ . NOrfOIK . , .......... , .......... , .. Mobile .......................... . 0 1 0 4 0 New Orleans ..................... . . 0 Jacksonville .. , . , .. , , . ............ . 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 15 Sitn Fnmcisco .. . Wilminoton ............... . ... .... . Seattle ................... .. ..... . Puerto Rico ....... . ..... .. ...... . . Houston ......................... . Algonac . , , ...................... . St. Louis .. . ..... . ..... ... ...... . . Piney Point .. .. .. ................ . . Totals .............. .. ... ....... . Philaoelphia ...................... . Crescent Towine, a long-time SIU-contracted company 1 operates in Mobile. Pictu.-ed above is Englnee.- Mike Ya.-brnugh. Support SPAD Baltimore ... .... . ............... . . Norfolk ......................... . Mobile .. . ....................... . New Orleans . ... .. ... ... ..... ..... . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San FranciMo ..................... . Wilmington .............. . ........ . Seattle .......................... . Puerto Rico ..•.•.................. Houston ........... . ............. . Algonac ... .... ... . .............. . St. Louis ...................... . . . 0 0 0 ~ 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 1 0 Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 49 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 9 9 17 21 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 2 0 0 3 0 14 0 31 1 0 57 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 Totals All Departments ............... . 99 17 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 4 7 38 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals .......................... . . ........... . Class B 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 Pin@y Point . . . . . . Class A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pon New York . . ................... .. . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 48 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 2 19 0 0 128 0 0 0 1 1 0 45 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 14 0 0 48 5 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 c 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 15 0 0 4 0 5 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 36 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 12 0 3 0 47 0 15 20 34 223 76 66 1 0 0 1 o 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. August 1988 I LOG I 9 �FALCON DUCHESS (Seahawk Mgmt.), June 22-Chairman Leo Paradise, Secretary C.N. Johnson, Educational Director LP. Wright, Deck Delegate John A. Neff. No beefs or disputed OT. Brother Wright reported to the crew that SIU President Frank Drozak passed away. He added that Drozak will be missed by the many men and women who had the privilege of sailing and working with him. The chairman noted that the crew payoff would be on June 26 and that it has been a smooth voyage with everyone getting along very well. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. FALCON LEADER (Seahawk Mgmt.), June 15-Chairman Joseph Caurso, Secretary Veronica Ercolano, Deck Delegate Joseph Elkins, Engine Delegate Paul Moran. The crew of the Falcon Leader, stationed in Diego Garcia, send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brother Frank Drozak. They also took up a collection as a gift to the American Cancer Society in Drozak's name. The chairman noted that members appreciate the prompt reply to their previous beefs. A microwave and toaster have now been installed. And a dart board is up. A scoreboard is on the way. It was suggested that a CPR and first aid course be taught aboard ship. There was also some discussion about the provisions (or lack therof) that are available to the ship in Diego Garcia. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transportation Corp.), June 2~hairman Eugene Bousson, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Director Aaron Thaxton, Dei;k Deleg~te Anthony M. Heincldt. Engine oe1eaate Ramon Ali, Steward Delegate HMty Daniels. No b@@fs or disputed OT. The crew was s~dd@n@d to h@ar of the passing of Presid@nt Frank Droz:ak. Flowers were 5ent for th@ funeral services, and all members hope that the Union continues with his efforts to keep the U.S. merchant fleet alive and prospering . The chairman stressed the importance of donating to SPAD and also asked memb@rs to support the ship's fund by participating in arrival pools. There is $89 left in the fund . A suggestion was mad@ to mak@ th@ AB green tickets' base pay equal to the low@st rat@d man in other oepartments. Some members also w@r@ wonaerlng why there were no pool parties. Also expressM was a desire for a more even di$tribution of reading materials received and for the cleaning of tM crew lounge to be shared by all departments. A vote of thanks was giv@n to the steward department for a job well done. And a sp@cial vote of thanks wa5 given by the steward to S/As Mark Kalmus, Catherine Kohs and Andrea Conklin. Their performance was excellent this trip. " Mess halls wer@ n@v@r less than spotless and topside was as cl@an as a w@IL It's been a plea5ure to sail with people who care about their jobs, and th@ extra effort really shoW$. " Next ports : Himeji, Japan and Bontang, lnoonesia. GROTON (Apex Marine), July 3Chairman Nell Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch. Educational Director J. Shuler. No beets er disputed OT reported. Tne chairman reported that the 5hip Will pay Off in Stapleton, N.Y. on July 4. He stated that the ship received a telex regarding th@ n@w raise effective July 1, which was good newa. He alao stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. A motion was made and ~econd@d that permanent member5 shoulo be able to reclaim their jobs in their home pons when returning back to work from vacation . The members would llKe this motion to be considered when the snipping rules are revised. Next port Sta· pleton , N.Y. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Service), May 29-Chairman John Sorel, Secretary Lee de Parller. Educational Director Erik Bain . Some disputed OT was reported in the deck and steward depart· 10 I LOG I August 1988 ments. There is $130 in the video film fund. The chairman noted that although this is a new ship and a new crew, everything is going as well as can be expected. Most of the problems are being ironed out, and it helps having a lot of oldtimers as cre\'.lf. Members were asked to be ready for customs inspection in Felixstowe, England. "They count the used tea bags ... Declare everything including your dentures, and Delegate Antonios Trikoglou, Engine Delegate William Cachola, Steward Delegate Virgilio Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT reported . The crew of the Puerto Rico wants to welcome Brother Mike Sacco as the new SIU president. "Good luck to him and his working team." The ship will lay up July 16 in San Juan for seven to 1o days. The steward asked that everyone return their extra linen before the lay-up. All of the ship's movies will be kept locked up in the crew recreation room. The bosun, electrician and chief steward have the keys. Members will have to sign out movies and be responsible for them. A vote of thanks was given to the entire steward department for the fine food and good service. The At 1300 hours on May 29, 1988, onboard the Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas), the ashes of SIU member Nathan Evans were committed to the deep during a brief service. Evans, who was 75, died March 26. Bosun John Frazier and AB Patrick Ray were the urn bearers; Chief Mate Ronald Ward conducted the service. make sure you have the right amount of teeth listed." The secretary said that this is a major election year, and all members should be aware of what is at stake. "After seven years of famine, we face a difficult election in order to put in office those who will support a credible national maritime policy that will rebuild the U.S. merchant marine and preserve and expand the cargo rights so that our job security will be strengthened. Your SPAD donation is more important now than at any other time in our existence. This election can either maKe or break our steadily declining industry ... The eoucational director stated that no training films, either from Sea-Land or Piney Point, are aboard ship, and that he hopes to receive some next trip. Many other minor items were discussed, and the crew is working together in harmony to work out the kinks in this new ship. Next port: Charl8ston. S.G. OVIRSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), June 22-Chairman Errol Pak, secreta.ty Tom Marshall, Deck Delegate/ Treasurer Jim Crane. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department concerning sanitary. The chairman offered his condolences on b@half of the entire crew to the family of Frank Drozak. He further noted that, thank5 to Drozak and the other SIU leaders, shipping has been good for SIU members, with 12 more ships being aaaea to Sea-Land fleet work. All is going smoothly aboard the Ovt1rseas Juneau. It especially helps that the Juneau has a top SIU crew; all are experi@nced members who know their jobs. The educational director remindsd members that upgrading Is very important-in fact it is the key to the fUture! There is $81 in the ship's fund. A motion was made and seconded to repeal the 8-months shipping rule (SAB action 327) . The chairman explained that this was only on a six-month trial basis. Next port: San Francisco, Calif. PFC EUGENE A. OBREGON (Waterman) , June 18-Chairman MarK T. Trepp, Secretary P .L. Hunt, Educational Director Ralph Griffon, Deck D@legate Thomas Bonner. Bosun Trepp held one minute of silence in memory of Brother Frank Drozak. He r@minded all hands of the benefits that Orozak worked so hard to obtain for all seafarers , and noted that he will be missed by all. Donations were received from the officers and crew for flow@rs in memory of the late SIU president. Next port: Portland, Ore. PUERTO RICO (PAMMI), July 24Chairman Nick Kratsas, Secretary Jose Calls, Educational Director Tagliaterri, Deck Puerto Rico will head out to San Juan and then Baltimore, with payoff scheduled for Aug. 9 in San Juan. SEA·LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), June 18-Chairman Leroy Temple, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director Frank Hall. Disputed OT was reported in the engine and steward departments. There is $100 in the movie fund . The members of the Sea-Land En terprise expressed their d@ep regrets at the passing of Brother Frank Drozak_"May he rest in peace." A payoff is scheduled In Oakland, Calif. June 22. There have been some serious problems aboard ship with the chief mate. These will be referred to the patrolman at payoff. The educational director stressed the need to upgrade your skills at Piney Point. Many jobs have been secured for the membership by our leaders, and we need qualified men and women to fill these jobs. Attending courses at Piney Point Is pain less. The Union pays for trans· portatlon costs as well as room and board. " All you have to supply is the desire to l@arn and better yourself." SEA·LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), June 5--Chairman Bob O'Rourke, Secretary C.M. Modelles, Educational Director W.0. Barrineau. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department and will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. The chairman talked about the working conditions in the ship and stressed the need for all members to report any hazardous conditions they may find while working onboard the vessel. He also encouraged all eligible members to take advantage of the upgrading courses at Piney Point and to render their support to SPAD, "one of our main tools in fighting our enemies in the halls of Congress." The educational director reminded crewmembers to read all issues of the LOG in order to keep current with what's happening in the SIU and in the maritime industry. Payoff is scheduled for June 9 upon arrival in Oakland, Calif. SEA·LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service) , June 12-Chairman John W. Curlew, Secretary Adrian Delaney, Deck Delegate James Haines, Engine Delegate Frank E. White. There was some problem reported in the engine department with the engineers doing the work of the QMED. This problem has been brought to the attention of the patrolman and the Union on many occasions, and all members at the meeting agreed that the matter should be resolved as soon as possible. The bosun asked that all crewmembers report any safety or repair items since there is no repair list posted. The steward brought to the attention of the crew the lack of portion controlled items aboard the vessel. Among the many items not onboard was soup. This is the second voyage that soup has not been put on the ship. Also, many of the prepared items were not included in the stores. These problems will be brought to the attention of the patrolman and the Union. "On June 16, the United States ensign was flown at half mast from 0800 hours until sunset in honor of SIU President Frank Drozak, on the day of his funeral." Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: AURORA SAN JUAN ITB BALTIMORE SEA-LAND DEFENDER GREAT LAND UIG LIBRA NEDLLOYD HOLLAND OMI HUDSON OMI WABASH OVERSEAS CHICAGO OVERSEAS HARRIETIE OVERSEAS MARILYN OVERSEAS VALDEZ PRESIDENT TAYWR ROBERT E. LEE SEA-LAND EXPRESS SEA-LAllD HAWAII SEA-LAID INTEGRITY SEA-LAND PACIFIC SEA-LAND PRODUCER SEA-LAID VALUE SfNATDR STONEWALL JACKSON LNG TAURUS ULTRASEA Monthly Membership .Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Tuesday, September 6 ..... ........... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, September 6 . . . ... .. ........ 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .. .. . . . .. ... .. Wednesday, September 7 .............. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ..... . ..... . .... Thursday, September 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ........ , ........ Thursday, September 8 . . .. - .. . - ..... . . 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville ..... . .. .... .. Thursday , September 8 .... _.. . ........ 10:30 a.m. Algonac .. . . . .. . .... . . . __Frid~y , September 9 .................. 10:30 a.m. Houston . . . .... .. . . .. . .. . Monday, September 12 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Orleans . .. ..... . .... Tuesday, September 13 ........ . ....... 10:30 a.m. Mobile ................ , . Wednesday, September 14 . . .. . . . ...... 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday , September 15 .. . . . . . ........ 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday , September 19 . . .. . . .......... 10:30 a.m. Seattle ......... . . . ...... Friday , September 23 . . ............... 10:30 a.m. San Juan .... . ...... . .. .. Thursday , September 8 ........ . ....... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis .. ... . .. .. .... . . Friday , September 16 ... . ............. 10:30 a.m. Honolulu .... .. . .. .. .. _.. Friday , September 16 ................. 10:30 a.m. Duluth ... . .. .. _.. .. . .. . . Wednesday, September 14 ............. 10:30 a.m. Jersey City . .. . ........... Wednesday, September 21 ............. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford . . .. . .. .. .... Tuesday, September 20 ................ 10:30 a.m. �SIU/SHLSS Hosts MTD Award scouts T he SHLSS, in conjunction with the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, was honored to host another fine group of Award Scouts chosen to participate in a two-week program of trade union education, recreation and sightseeing. Initiated three years ago, the program is designed to promote the trade union objectives of the American Labor Movement. Chosen through the MTD Port Councils, the Scouts are offered a twoweek all-expense paid vacation in Washington, D.C., using the SIU's Training and Recreation Center in Piney Point as a home port. The 17 boys and girb from 12 different 5tates, including one scout from Hawaii, weathered the ovvressive heat and humidity in true Scout fo:shion. Their three days of touring Washington included visits to SIU headquarters, the MTD and the AFL-CIO. Capitol Hill, and the Smithsonian Museum, in addition to the usual visits to our national monuments. The group and their two counselors were also treated to a trip to Baltimore to visit the National Aquarium and Harbor Place. The Scouh learned much about maritime life. not only in the SHLSS tradition, but also in the regional, Southern Maryland tradition. Their excursions to local historic points reminded them constantly of the intimiate binding of St. Mary's county history to that of ships and the water. Having been given the rudiments of knot tying and navigation by several SHLSS instructors, the Scouts were treated to a tour of St. Mary's waterways on two of the school's boats: a rescue boat, and a 28ft. cabin cruiser. Applying their newly acquired navigational knowledge, each of the Scouts was given a chance to be helmsmanmotoring past various points of interest along St. George's Creek, St. Mary's River and Patuxent River, and disembarking at Old St. Mary's City. They arrived just in time to view the historic replica of the pinnace, DOVE, which originally brought the first settlers to Maryland's shores in 1634. For a unique diversion, the Scouts were given a quick lesson in "chicken necking," that is catching blue crabs-a favorite regional pastime. After returning to the SHLSS grounds from their touring, the Scouts had much to keep them entertained at the Training and Recreation Center including use of the game room, spa, tennis courts, swimming pool, and the arts and crafts center where they fashioned a number of attractive items to take back home with them. Staying at the SHLSS and being exposed to the trainees and upgraders gave the Scouts a taste of what the seafaring life is all about and how the Union fits into that life. No doubt, their experience through this MTD program has made a lasting imvres- At AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, D.C. sion. Congratulations go to these exemplary young people: John Norman, Florida: Ricardo Hassan. New York; Raymond Tanabe, Hawaii; Bernard Rogers, Louisiana; Christian KowaJko, Pennsylvania; Scott Hill. Texas; Travis Corgey, Texas; Kevin Nolan, Illinois; Michael Willis, Illinois; Christopher Wells, Virginia: John Below, Ohio; Timothy Hendrix, Missouri; Cindy Fu. California; Courtnee Scoggins, Maryland; Cara Butterworth, Maryland; Nakeesha Arrington, Maryland; Aura Lande~, Maryland. Counselors were: Ms. Barbara Ezelle and Ms. Kathy Roberts. Christian Kowalko at the helm of the D-2 ~ ~ Travis Corgey, Ricardo Hassan and counselor Kathy Roberts enjoy a relaxing moment in Arts and Crafts. A visit to Southern Maryland is not complete without the traditional crab feast. ~ Far left: the group posing in front of the historic replica, DOVE. August 1988 I LOG I 11 �Retired Visitor • • • .... ~ After 12 years of service as chef for the SHLSS galley, LeLand "Buck" Buchan retired. Pictured left to right; Don Nolan, Buck Buchan, his wife Virginia, and Ken Conklin-SHLSS Vice President. A close friend of the SIU, Father Manion, toured the SHLSS facilities with SHLSS V.P., Ken Conklin. TMT, Trailor Marine Transport, .A a Crowley Company, is sending T.M.T. Class 7/6/88 Eddie Gall, Charles Collings, Tom Gildersleeve, John Gildersleeve (instructor), James Anderson, James McAnany, James Grosse. men and women to the SHLSS for a two-week course in truck driving. The course, being taught by John Gildersleeve, gives the students experience in basic truck handling and also the specialized technique·s of loading and offloading trailor barges-simulating the type of facility operations used by TMT in Philadelphia. Course work also includes night time operations, and working with the Haaglund crane, loading and unloading 20 and 40 ft.containers on and off the truck beds. So far, two groups have graduated and a third group is just now beginning its training. M.S.C. Lifeboat 7/5/88 Left to Right, Ben Cusic (Instructor), Neal Doucet, Paul Thomas, and Dianne Lupton ·.(l Hydraulics 6/20/88 1st RQW Left tQ Right, Clayton Everett, Melvin Layner, Joe Saxon, John Day, Hermus Patrick, 2nd Row, Bill Foley (lnstnadfJr), JQhn Tn;mt, P1ml Titus and Charles D. Polk Upgraders Lifeboat 7/5/88 Front Left to Right, A. Mullings, J. M. Owens, 2nd Row, Melvin W. Hite, L. Timothy Stent, Wendell Jones, Ben Cusic (Instructor) Recertified Steward~ 7/7 /H 1st Row Left to Right, Jennifer Jim, Klm Dormody, R. Mora, :Znd Row, Kenneth m1gan, Willh1m Sharp, Michael Meany, Ilavi<I Edwar~s, '8ack Row, Floyd Payton, Mu· bame<l Sani, Steve Apodnca, Kim DeWitt, Franklin Roh· ertson QMED 6/20/88 ht Row Left to Right, J, W. Bass, Frederic S. Rubin, Jr., Phil We§t, Mike Clapshaw, Guillermo O'Neill, 2nd Row, Mark D. Field, Craig V. Bell, Robert Lientak, Mark Li\wrente~ Bill Waddell, R. D. Thomas, 3rd Row, Jon Beard, Pete Sanchez, Bob Richer. ~:\X-~4 12 I LOG I August 1988 Canadian Chief Cooks 6/13/88 1st Row from Left to Right, Joanne Semaon, Steve Calivocas, Bernadette Abel, Robert Wright, Andrew Cumberbatch, 2nd row, Mark Gawley, Barb Wall, Helen Hill, Susan Titan, Denise Mailhot, Roy Hoffe Sealift 7/11/88 Kneeling Left to Right, Eric Perez, Neal Doucet, Darwin Hand, 2nd Row, Harry Alongi (Instructor), Danielle M. Gettys, Larry Flores, Curtis Phillips, 3rd Row, Owen Richards, James W. Donahue Ill, Clyde Hall, Francis E. Ostendorp, Sheng·Jen Hsizh Able Seaman 6/20/88 1st Row Left to Right, Christopher D. Janics, Gheorghe Savencu, T. Abulencia, John Sanchez, H. Morante, J, Negron, lnd Row, B. Spencer, Donald Smith, Scott Grider, Les Stringer, Richard L. Volkart, Mark W. Carpenter, 3rd Row, Donald Rezendes, Charlie Williams, Kassim Shaibi, Martin Ramos, Ali A. Mosad, Ken Heller, Mohsin Ali, Jake Karaczynski (Inst.), 4th Row, J. Jan-Etten, Carl Vincent Paige, William Ray Capps, Leonte Cordova, Jeff Engebretson Lifeboat Class #428 7/5/88 1st Row from Left to Right, Bill Kovach, Joseph Daigle, Vincent Larimer, Rick Thaxton, Henry C. Hall, Eric J. Perez, 2nd Row, Ben Cusic (Instructor), Steve Condron, Warren Cobbs, Melvin Knox, Bruce Auman, Demetrius L. Crump, Bill Beamer, William .G. Pitts, R. Theodore Block, Donald T. Cunningham, Harry Massa, 3rd Row, Alex Simmons, Mark Thomas, Mitch Godwin �,.. 1988 Upgrading Course Schedule Deck apgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman September 19 October 31 October28 December 9 Radar Observer Unltd. September 12 November 7 September 23 November 18 Course Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote a.s • .Maritime Industry July - December 19.8 8 *Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). Radar Refresher/Renewal The following is the current course schedule for July 1988 - December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; St~d Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recerri.6.01tion Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ible. Although every effon will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). August 22 September 19 October 17 November 14 December 12 Lifeboat LNG - Self Study Safety Course The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) September 2 September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Engine (Jpgrading Courses Check-In Date CuurH " Recertification Programs Completion Date Flreman/Watertender r. Oller R~frlgeration Systems Malnt. £. Op. August 22 OdQber 3 September 30 November 11 Refrigwated CQn~-~ Malnt. August 8 September 2 Course Steward Recertification Bosuns Recertification Pumproom .Maint. & Operations August 1 September 19 September 9 Octuber 28 Variable Speed DC Drives September 5 October 14 E:lec:tro-Hydraullc Systems NovembM 7 December 16 Automation NQvember 21 December 16 Welding rfovember 21 December 16 Hydraulics OdQber 17 November 11 Third Ant. Engineer/Steam or .Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) *All students in the Engine Department will nave 2 weeks of Sealift f'~mllhulzatlon Check-In Date Completion Date September 26 November 7 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Cuurse Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the ~ourses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High S<:hool Equivalency (QED) August 29 October 31 October 10 December 12 August 29 October 31 October 7 December 10 Adult Basic Education (ABE) i!lt the end of their regular course, English as a Second Language (ESL) Steward Upgrading Courses Completion Date Check-In Date Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office The Developmental Studies Class (DYS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for $tarting date)• Chief CQQk Open·endM (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)"' Chief Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office tor starting date)* *All students In the Steward Program will have familiarization at the end gf their regular c;;our$e. 2 weeks of Sealift College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check-In Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program August 8 Odober 17 Completion Date September 30 December 9 August 1988 / LOG / 13 �.......................................................................................................................................... i S af rers Harry Lundeberg Sc ool of Upgrading Application Name (first) (Last) eama .... ..,: h"p Date of Birth (Middle) , " /,. Mo./Day/Year Telephone _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ (City) (Zip Code) (State) Deep Sea Member O (Area Code) Inland Waters Member D Pacific D Lakes Member O If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book#_ _ _ _ __ Seniority _ _ __ __ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces O Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: O Yes Trainee Program: From _ _ __ ___ to No O (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: O Yes No O (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _~---------------~----------------- Do ycu ncld a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: o Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date AvAilable for Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Primary Language Spoken _ _ _____________ I Am interested in the Following Cours@(s) Ch@cked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK o o Third Mate Raaar Observer Unlimited ALL DEPARTMENTS o STEWARD ENGINE 0 AB/Stalm 0 Towboat Operator Inland D CtlHtlal Navigation D Mut•r lnsp•d•d Towing Vessel D 1$1 Class Piiot (organized self study) Welding 0 FOWT o OMED-Any Rating O D D O D 0 D D Llfeboatmim (Mm•t ba t11kan with 11nothar cour9e) 0 0 No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and succ@ssfully 0 D V~rlabl& Sp••d DC Orlve Systems {Marine Elgctronics) Marine Elec:trlc:al Malnhmanc• PUmDroom Malntenancv &t Operation Automation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations 01...1 Engine Technolooy Assiotant Engineer/Chief EnginHr Un ln&pected Motor vessel Orginol 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Hydraulics Electro-Hydraulic Systems complete the course. D Assistant cook Utility D Cook and Baker D Chief Cook o Chief Steward O Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates in Arts Degree O Certificate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT D Adult Basic Education (ABE) 0 High School equlvalency Program (GED) O Developmental Studies (DVS) O English as a Second Language (ESL) D ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You mu$f also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card _The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received . VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE ~~~~~--~--~~----- DATE ~--~--------~~-~ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 ..-..................................................................................................................... ~.-.-.- ~ev. 2188 14 I LOG I August 1988 ....... ----~::::;,...,.-. \ �From coast to coast and around the world, Seafarers work and participate in many activities, from politics to charity to union solidarity. Here is just a sample of recent photos that members and officials have sent to headquarters. The LOG welcomes all pictures and will try to use as many as possible. So if you have taken any photos you think we could use, send them to the LOG office. Honolulu The dredge Sugar Island is working in South Amboy, N.J. Above, dragtender Luis Green keeps an eye on discharging operations. South Amboy, N.J. In Honolulu when members of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists were on strike recently, SIU members from Honolulu showed their support on the picket line. Port Elizabeth, N.J. Here iS nart Of the SIU-crew on the Sugar /Siana: (I, lQ r.) Dragtender Bob La Pointe, Ncssmon Jomes Steward. AB Grif McRee, Cook David Strickland and AB Ed Broadus. San Francisco The International Longshoremen and Warehomemcn's Union held a memorial service July 5 to mark 66 810ody Thursday," a 1934 maritime drike where two strikers were shot :and killed and several others wounded. This year, SIU Vice President George McCartney b~iime the fird SIU official to speak at the services. He stressed solidarity and unity among labor unions and welcomed the lLWU back into the "House of Labor." That union's membership recently voted to affiliate with the AFL°CIO. When the Sea-Land Quality hit Port Elizabeth, it was time for payoff. Pictured above is part of the "Quality" crew: (I. tor.) Bosun B.G. Williams, Chief Cook Brantley Young, DEU Ed Padilla, Engine Delegate Chris Beaton, Electrician Dennis Baker and AB and Deck Delegate Jimmy Ocot. August 1988 I LOG I 15 �·Protect Yourself Be SAFE-You Don't Have to be an AIDS Victim Editor's Note; This is the second in a series of articles about AIDS and its impact. The LOG is publishing these articles in an attempt to educate Seafarers about this deadly disease and to help SIU members and their families reduce their risk of contracting AIDS. These articles are written by Dr. Elizabeth Reisman as part of the Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education (SAFE). Reprints of the first article and this one are available by writing to: AIDS Information Office Dr. Elizabeth Reisman SHLSS Piney Point, Md. 20674. "SET A SAFE COURSE" LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT AIDS Man has always been the victim of infectious diseases and epidemics. Yet, today we find ourselves in a state of shock while we muster our forces to fight what seems like the greatest epidemic the world has ever known, AIDS. For many of us this is the greatest epidemic we have ever known. Others, however, can clearly remember other devastating epidemics during their lifetimes, such as tuberculosis and polio. The Battle Against the Spread of AIDS The field of medicine has come a long way in its ability to control the spread of infectious diseases. The 20th century has brought us important tools. These include an understanding of infectious diseases (their causes, how they are spread, and how to prevent their spread), antibiotics, and vaccines. These great advancements have certainly improved the public's health. Unfortunately, these advancements have also given us a false sense of security about infectious diseases-that we have nothing to fear from infectious diseases-that we have conquered the old and shall conquer the new. Herpes was the first clear challenge to this notion. And today we are even more surprised and challenged by AIDS. Few realize how great a challenge this disease poses due to hs uniyueness in nearly all aspects of its activity. AIDS is a newly recognized disease (1981) caused by an unusual virus, a retrovinrn. There are at least 17 different types of AIDS viruses, most of which ar~ found in Afri.;a. The antibodies which the body produces in response to the AIDS virus are unable to fight off the AIDS virus and protect the body from future attacks from this virus. Many people infected with the AIDS virus feel well and experience no symptoms of AIDS. yet can pass it on to others. Others infected with the AIDS virus experience severe damage to the immune system (the body's defense system), unusual infections (opportunistic infections), unusual cancers. and damage to the brain and nervous system. Now we have no vaccine to protect the body from the AIDS virus and no magic bullet to kill the virus in those who are infected. Neither a cure nor a vaccine are expected in the near future despite great efforts in these areas. Smaller advancements are being made, however, in the treatment of opportunistic infections in persons with AIDS and prolonging the lives of AIDS victims. Today the best and the only means which we have to use in the fight against the AIDS virus is education-education about the nature of the di:sea:se, how it is passed on from one person to another, and how it c;an be prevented. We could stop or dramatically slow the spread of the AIDS virus by educating people and by people changing what they do to prevent infection with the AIDS virus. HOW THE AIDS VIRUS IS NOT SPREAD Many other infectious disectses are passed on by casual contact, such as coughing. sneezing or close contact. Such diseases are hard to prevent simply through education and prevention. We all know how hard it is to prevent the spread of a cold or chickenpox. AIDS, however, is different. After nearly seven years of studying persons with AIDS, nonsexual family members who have lived with and cared for AIDS-infec;ted individuals, and health care workers treating AIDS patients, we have learned much. AIDS i:s not passed from person to person by casual. :social contact (e.g., sneezing, coughing. hugging, touching. shaking hands, using swimming pools. sitting next to an infected person, using public toilets, eating at restaurants, etc.) at work, school or other public; plac;es. The AIDS virus is not passed to humans by insects. Although we do know that malaria and yellow fever are passed to humans by mosquitoes, studies have shown that mosquitoes do not pass the AIDS virus to humans. In addition, you will not get AIDS from donating blood since new. sterilized equipment is used each time a person donates blood. Since the spring of 1985, all donated blood in the United States has been tested for the presence of antibodies to the AIDS virus. and the donors have been closely screened. When donated blood shows AIDS antibodies. the blood is thrown out. The blood in the blood banks today is as safe as our current technology can make it (Surgeon General's Report) and far safer than it was before the spring of 1985. 16 I LOG I August 1988 What You Need to Know About Condoms 1. Avoid natural membrane condoms. These are made from lamb intestines. They have small holes which let the very small AIDS virus pass through but not a sperm which is much larger. 2. Only latex condoms should be used. Latex condoms will greatly reduce the chances of infection with the AIDS virus. There is no guarantee, however, that the latex condom will provide 100 percent protection. 3. Not using a latex condom is guaranteed to be risky. 4. The more a user knows about how to use condoms and the more often a user uses a condom, the more effective the condom will be at preventing infection. Failures of condoms to prevent pregnancy are often due to the incorrect and inconsistent use of condoms by the user. 5. Don't make excuses not to use a condom. 6. Buy American brand latex condoms and take them with you on the ship. Condoms sold in the U.S., whether American made or foreign. must meet FDA (Food and Drug Administration) standards. Foreign made condoms sold in foreign countries otherwise do not have to meet these high standards. Some foreign made condoms have failed the FDA leakage tests which prevented their sale in the U.S. 7. Use a latex condom only once. 8. Read the package directions carefully. Follow the directions so the condom is used correctly. 9. The purpose of the condom is to prevent contact with possibly infected semen or vaginal secretions, therefore, use the condom from start to finish. 10 • .The condom may break without some lubrication. For lubrication use only K-Y jelly (waterbased) or contraceptive (spermicidal) cream, jelly, or foam. 11. Don't ever use oil-based jelly or creams (such as petroleum jelly, hand lotion, or oil). these will damage the latex and lead to condom breakage. 12. Condoms containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9 may provide added protection because the spermicide kills the AIDS virus. Condoms can be bought already containing the spermicide or you can apply the spermicide yourself to the inside tip and around the outside of the condom. 13. The vaginal use of a spermicide containing 5 percent nonoxynol-9 (cream, jelly, or foam) with a latex condom will provide the greatest protection. 14. Store latex condoms in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Sunlight and heat will break down the latex and lead to condom breakage. 15. Latex condoms placed in a hip pocket should be replaced every month because of the body's heat. 16. Damaged and old condom packages should not be used. Check the package for the expiration date. Do not use after that time. 17. When a latex condom breaks, the woman should immediately insert a spermicidal cream, jelly, or foam containing 5 percent nonoxynol-9 into the vagina. 18. Latex condoms are also believed to prevent many other sexually transmitted diseases. The safety of donated blood in foreign countries, however, varies dramatically. One should not assume that donated blood in a foreign country is tested. This is an important question to ask before receiving blood in a foreign country. A second imponant question to ask is, how important is the transfusion of blood to my recovery? In a life-threatening emergency one may have to risk receiving potentially infected blood to survive. The financial costs of testing donated blood for the AIDS antibody are too great for many poor, developing countries. HOW THE AIDS VIRUS IS SPREAD We have learned that the AIDS virus can be passed from one person to another in three ways: 1) sexual contact between heterosexuals (men and women) and between homosexual or bisexual men; 2) direct transmission of infected blood or blood components into the bloodstream through an opening in the skin or injection with a needle; or 3) infection of the newborns of infected mothers occurring in pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. How to Prevent the Infection with the AIDS Virus How can AIDS be prevented? 1. Know the facts about AIDS. 2. Stop high risk activities or stop doing things which increase your chances of getting infected with the AIDS virus. 3. Continue or begin behavior which lowers your chances of getting infected with the AIDS virus. Don't use IV drugs or share needles and syringes since they may be infected with the AIDS virus. Say .. no" to all mind-altering drugs because they alter judgment and may lead to activities which increase the chances of getting (Continued on Page 17.) �SIU Stewards on the Matsonia Onboard Matson Line ships, an historic West Coast company, Seafarers man the galleys . The Matsonia , recently refurbished and overhauled, was in Los Angeles Harbor at the end of June when photographer Dennis Lundy took these pictures. ~ In the galley are Chief Cook George White (left) and Assistant Cook Justo V. Lopez. Billy Sisto is the offi- ..... cers' B.R. on the Matsonia. Part of the SIU Steward Department on the Matsonia includes (I. to r.) Ruben P. Siclot, crew messman; Justo V. Lopez, assistant cook; SIU Reps Jesse Solis and Mark Federici, and Chief Steward John Wriggins. (Continued from Page 16.) infected with the AIDS virus. Seek treatment for your addiction if you can't say .. no" to drugs or quit. This is an impDrtant sien of addiction and indicates the need for treatment. Contact your Pon Agent for referral to the Seafarers' Addiction Rehabilitation Center if you are in need of treatment. If you are Mt reMy for treatment of your addiction and you use IV drugs , don't share needles and syringes. Use only sterilized needles and syringes. Dispose of needles and syringes carefully out of the reach of children and where other~ cannot be injured and accidentally infected. Use caution whM selectirt~ A. plc'lce to &et ears pierced or to get a tattoo . Go only to a reputable establishment which uses only sterilized equipment. The reuse cf needles which break the skin present a possible risk of infection with the AIDS virus. To prevent infection with the AIDS virus through sexual i;onta~t, individuals must take greater responsibility for how they act sexually. Abstinence (no sex) is the only way to be completely protected. A monogamous relationship (one s~xual oartner) of at lea.st five years or more is ~enernlly considered safe assuming neither partner has been infected with the virus. both partners have been and continue to be absolutely faithful, and neither partner uses IV drugs. Those who decide not to be abstinent and who do not have a long-term monogamous relationship should look at their sexual practices to lower their chances of infection with the AIDS virus. The following are recommendations Which will make sex _.safer: n 1. Be selective about who your sexual partners are. -Avoid casual se~. -Take time to get to know potential sexual partners before c;;onsidering a 5eXUill rellltionship (ask them questions about their sexual histories , previous sexual partners. drug use . AIDS antibody test results etc.) , but remember that many lies have been told in the bedroom. -Don't have sex with multiple partners (more than one) since the more partners you have, the greater your chances are of getting infected with the AIDS virus. Remember. however. that you may get AIDS from just one partner and just one sexual experience. -Avoid sex with persons with AIDS, persons with a positive AIDS antibody test, IV drug users, persons with several sex partners, persons who engage in anal sex, or other persons believed to be at high risk for infection with the AIDS virus, or the sexual partners of any of these persons. You c;;annot 2. 3. 4. S. tell if a person is infected with the AIDS virus simply by looking at him or her. -Avoid sex with prostitutes in the U.S. and throughout the world. The AIDS infection rate among prostitutes in the U.S. and the world is very high , reaching as high as 80-90 percent. Use latex condoms carefully according to their instructions to prevent contact with semen and vaginal secretions. Latex condoms are believed to greatly reduce your chances of getting infected with the AIDS virus when properly used but may not totally eliminate this risk. Avoid oral-genital contact . Avoid practices which injure body tissue, such as anal sex. Anal sex is risky both with and without a condom. Ask yourself whether this sexual experience is worth _dying for. People who believe they are at risk for having been infected with the AIDS virus should not donate blood , semen or body organs since such a gift may be infected with the virus and infect another person. People at risk for infection should recognize that if infected they could unknowingly pass the disease on to others. Therefore , they need to take precautions (such as using latex condoms) to protect others from contact with their body fluids (especially blood, semen, cervical and vaginal secretions, and breastmilk) until they decide to be tested and know for certain that they are not infected. Women who believe they are at risk for having been infected with the AIDS virus and who want to become pregnant should consider having the AIDS antibody test since an infected mother can pass the virus on to her baby. The stress of the pregnancy on an infected mother may also cause the mother's disease to progress more rapidly to AIDS. Women who choose to become pregnant by artificial insemination should be certain that the donor has been tested. Although AIDS is a devastating epidemic, AIDS is a preventable disease. We do not have a cure or vaccine, but we do know how to keep from getting infected with the AIDS virus. If we don ' t learn how to keep from getting infected and change how we act, we may lose the most precious things we have , our lives and our loved ones. Anyone who has concerns regarding AIDS is encouraged to contact the following resources for assistance: State and Local Health Departments across the U.S.: U.S. Public Health Service AIDS Hotline-800-342-AIDS: National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline, American Social Health Association- 800-227-8922. August 1988 I LOG I 11 �Marines Invade Pacific Northwest With the assistance of a Maritime Prepositioning Ship, the Pacific Northwest served as a mock invasion site in mid-June during a major exercise testing rapid deployment of Marines and their equipment. The MV Pfc . Dewayne T. Williams , filled with more than 600 tanks , trucks , artillery pieces and other equipment, sailed into Puget Sound June 16 for her role in "Freedom Banner 88 ," an exercise that involved 1,000 Marines and 300 Navy cargo handlers from Southern California. The objective of the exercise was to test the ability to offload cargo from an anchored ship and deliver it to the units ashore for use in combat operations. Supplementing the sealift load were C-14 lB and C-5 cargo planes bringing in most of the troops to McChord Air Force Base and Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, airfields in the vicinity of the military reservation near the Indian Island Navy Depot where the Williams was anchored 700 yards offshore. ·The ship· s role in the exercise was The SIU-crewed Pfc Dewayne T. Williams participates in "Freedom Banner 88" exercises in the Pacific Northwest. very successful," said marine cargo specialist Charles McCoy of MSCO Seattle. "There were few problems with the offload. The Marines got their cargo as planned." Because the Williams is a commercial ship, it is subject to agricultural inspections like any private vessel entering the United States from over· Purses .ED1ptied, Hearts Filled In the Philippines, there's the official U.S. embassy in Manila where the American ambassador lives . And then there's Subic Blly Ltbout 50 miles northwest of Manila where many American ambassadors of goodwill reside. Composed of mOlny ~ivil ~ervice mariners , one former M SCPAC mas· ttr and hjs wife , the ambassadors in the latter category recently got together to strengthen the friendship between Americans and Filipinos by donating money and materials to build a day care center for the children of local fishermen. Over a three-month period beginning late last year. a 30-foot by 40foot buildini: was constructed to house about 120 children a day while their parents fished for a living in the South China Sea. The completion of the Matain Fisherman· s Association Child Day Care Center marked the first time in the history of Zambales Province that a building had been donated for community development. The driving forces behind the building were Josh Johnston and his wife Nellie. Johnston, a former MSCPAC master who's now a harbor pilot in Subic Bay , enlisted the aid of his former shipmates aboard several MSC vessels operating out of the Subic Bay area to make the project a reality. Money to purchase i;onstruction ma· terials, along with items no longer A Filipino crowd Qbserves the opening of a child day care center near Subic Bay. 18 I LOG I August i 988 1 seas. But through the efforts of McCoy, the Williams was able to have its agricultural inspection in Guam where the ship is normally part of MPS Squadron Three, thus avoiding a delay in an exercise that had been planned months before. "Freedom Banner 88" was directed by Rear Adm. Francis P. Donovan. commander of Navy Amphibious Group Three in San Diego. The Marines involved in the exercise were part of the 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, headquartered in Twentynine Palms. Calif. The brigade already has equipment and supplies aboard Maritime Prepositioning Ships at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. useful aboard such ships as the USNS Spica, Kilauea, Ponchatoula, Passumpsic. Hassayampa, Misoillion, Navasota, Sioux and Catawba, were collected and donated to the fishermen's association. Skilled and unskilJed laborers , working under the supervision and coordination of Nellie Johnston, built the day care center. During the 90-day construction period, fishing boats donated part of their catch and the sale of fish to help buy rice and vegetables to feed the workers and their families. ''Life in the fishing village is grim, to say the least," says Johnston, a retired Naval officer. ''The people live in squatter shacks that most Americans wouldn't use as a tool shed. Their life is one of day-to-day existence without the amenities we take for granted." Donations of money to buy food, along with fish from the association, continue to help feed the children at the day care center who range in age from 3 to 7 years old. Last Christmas, through additional donations of cash and foodstuffs from MSCPAC ships in port at Subic Bay, more than I ,000 packages containing rice, oranges and apples, assorted nuts, milk, potato chips and hard candy were distributed to families in the fishing village. Under Mrs. Johnston's help and guidance. women from the village worked all day to put the food packages together. Other community projects coordinated through COMSCSEA last year with the cooperation of MSCPAC ship crews included the painting of three schools, the restoration of two churches, and the installation of lights for two basketball courts. "'We realize we can't take the weight of the world's problems on our shoulders ," says Johnston, speaking on behalf of his former shipmates and other Navy units in the Subic Bay area, "but we try to do what we can.• • MSCPAC News Briefs . • • . . . Capt. Peter Roder, who served as acting chief staff officer for MSCPAC from January until May when he was relieved by Capt. James Breece, retired from the Navy June 16 after 30 years with the service. In a low key retirement ceremony held at MSCPAC headquarters in Oakland, Capt. Roder admitted he knew little about the command when he went to work for MSCPAC earlier this year. But Roder, the former commanding officer of Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco, was a quick learner. By the time he left in June, he said he was impressed with the civilian mariners and the shore staff he worked closely with the past few months. A native of Michigan who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, Capt. Roder and his family intend to return to their permanent home in Virginia. (Continued on Page 19.) �(Continued from Page 18.) . . . MSCPAC mariners Loren E. Massey and Harry Kaspszak were each given LLMSC Mariner Award of Excellence .. citations and $2,000 checks recently for their outstanding service to the command. Massey, a chief engineer aboard the USNS Mizar, was given the award for his work aboard the scientific ship that has brought her up to a level that makes the ship meet her mission requirements with her own propulsion plant, as well as specialized sponsor equipment. Massey, an 11year employee of the command, has been described as a ''mission-ori;nted person who can't be satisfied with a mediocre situation.'' Kaspszak, a refrigeration engineer aboard the USN S Zeus, has demonstrated sustained superior proficiency in his job the past three years. Kaspszak has been labeled ''reliable, safety-conscious, loyal, and imaginative" by his chief engineer, J. Curtin, who nominated Kaspszak for the award. Noted Curtin, "In my 18 years of sailing as an engineer for MSCPAC, I've never seen a better refrigeration engineer and very few unlicensed engine department personnel who can compare with Kaspszak's performance.'' ... The USS Kirk was impressed by her recent underway replenishments with the USNS Kilauea in the Wes tern Pacific. In a brief message June 12, the Kirk said it appreciated the outstanding logistic support rendered by the ilauea. " Both CONREPS e one UNREP scheduled your ship were smanly and professionally e x ecutcd 1 11 said the de· stroy~r. '' Kirk looks forward to our next time alongside the Pacific Fleet's finest AE.'' . . . The USNS Pas.sump.sic became the first MSCPAC ship in almost five yc-.t to undergo an INSURV underwny mnt ·al inspection when she hosted an IN U V inspection team in June . The fled oiler's overall per• formance during the INSURV WM 1 ~onsidered excellent. 'The master, of- ficers and crew of the Passumpsic are commended for their performance during the INSURV inspection," said COMSCSEA's June 17 message to MSCPAC. "The energetic efforts of the ship are recognized and most noteworthy. The Passumpsic has set a fast pace for the rest of our ships to match.'' Preparations for the inspection made by LCDR J. Holland, Dale Krabbenschmidt, Jack Reich, Christine Zarate and Gene Welch of MSCPAC, along with MSCSEA's D. Shibuya, were also commended in the message. ... The MV Cape Ducato, broken out of the Ready Reserve Force last February to participate in Team Spirit 88, returned to San Pedro in late May and was turned back over to the Maritime Administration. Two FSS ships that also participated in Team Spirit 88-USNS Regulus and Bellatrixmade stops at Tacoma and San Pedro in May before returning to Mobile. . . . YN2 Carol Martinez of MSCO Honolulu used the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor as the site for her four-year reenlistment in the Navy recently. Martinez, an MSCPAC Sailor of the Quarter last year, received a flag that flew over the memorial. . . . The commanding officer of MSCO Alaska, Lt. Cdr. K. B. Chamberlain, along with operations officer Ron Kahlenbeck, attended a U.S. Coast Guard pollution response drill in Anchorage recently. A Soviet contingent was also present for the simulated oil spill drill. ... In early 1une 7 Oakland held its 13th annual awards ceremony honoring volunteers who work in the local community. MSCPAC s Sandra Jo n§on was cited as a volunteer Oakland Association Recreation Employee Service Director. ... Former MSCP AC Port Steward Raphael A. Silva, 63 ~ who retired from the command earlier this year with 45 years of federal service, died June 19 after suffering a heart attack. Silva and his wife were in Los Angeles on Father's Day to see their son Chris ordained as a minister. On the drive back to the Bay Area, Silva died near Patterson, Calif. A World War II veteran of the Navy who went on to stay in the service 20 years, he joined MSTSPAC in 1963 as a cook. A few years later he was promoted to steward-baker and then chief steward. Silva came ashore in 1984 when he was named MSCPAC port steward. A big, burly man with a booming voice, Silva frequently bragged about his son to his shipmates-and for good reason. As a member of the UCLA swim team, Chris Silva held an NCAA record at one time and nearly made the 1984 U. S. Olympic team. Over 30 former shipmates and co-workers of Silva attended his funeral and burial June 24 near San Francisco. Pulver, Tellez Win N.J. AFL-CIO Posts Edward B. Pulver, a member of the SIU since 1958, was re-elected by acclamation to a four-year term as secretary-treasurer of the New 1ersey term of a departing member. He was re-elected secretary-treasurer in his own right in 1980, 1984 and again this year. State AFL-CIO. Augustin Tellez was Currently a regional director of the also elected to the Executive Board. Delegates to the 21st Constitutional Convention, held April 11, also reelected State AFL-CIO President Charles H. Marciante to serve his sixth full term as president. They were joined by a 46-member International AFL-CIO, Pulver served as the area COPE director prior to his election as secretary-treasurer. He also serves on the Governor's Commission for Private Industry Committees in New Jersey and was recently appointed to the new state commission slate of candidates selected by the on employment and training. In addi- federation's nominating committee and tion, Brother Pulver serves as presi- elected without opposition to serve on dent of the Hudson County Central Labor Council and is a member of the the State AFL-CIO's Executive Board. Pulver was appointed by the Executive Board in 1977 to fill the unexpired national Executive Board of the Latin American Council on Labor Affairs. M•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••···················· SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name'. ~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ S.S. It -------------------------BOOk# ________~ Address~------------------------------~~~~~~~ Telephone II Number in Party Date ot Arrival: i st Choice Your Holida.'Y at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday in Southern Maryland at your home away from home. ROOM RATES: Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS: Member Spouse Children $8. 50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day 2nd Choice 3rd Choice (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) Date of Departure Send to; Seafarer5 Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 20674 (Phone: 301-994-0010) NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. ................................................................................ August 1988ILOGI19 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Prioritv Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JULY 1-31, 1988 "'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac . ... . .... . . . ....... 0 11 7 0 4 4 0 5 3 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac .. ............ ..... Port Algonac ... . . ...... . ....... 13 0 Jack Caney, Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT 19 0 38 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 13 0 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 5 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Port Algonac .. ... . . ... ... . .. . .. 18 Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DIGlorglo, Secretary **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 4 0 2 0 3 Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President 2 0 HEADQUARTERS 0 Totals All Depanments ........ 0 0 32 33 56 36 0 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **" Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . 7 7 16 10 • 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JULY 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A 48 8 3 6 14 8 5 43 Port Class C DULUTH, Minn. **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Reliefs Class A Class B 94 4 13 4 5 7 6 9 Class C DECK DEPARTMENT New York ..... . .. . .. . .. Philadelphia ...... . ... . .. Baltimore .. . ........ . .. Norfolk . . ..... ..... ... . Mobile . .. .. .... . . .. ... New Orleans .. ...... . ... Jacksonville .. . .......... San Francisco .... . . . ..... Wilmington ........... . . Seattle . ..... ... ....... Puerto Rico ............. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 11 18 13 34 21 31 18 41 23 Honolulu .... .. ..... . . .. . Houston . , .. .... . .. . 7 31 Piney Point . • ........ ... . Toh1l1 . ... .. ...... . ... , 0 6 J02 St. Lou i ~ ............... . Port New York .. . .. . .. . ..... . Pn11aoe1pn1a ............. . Baltimore ..... . . ... , , , , , NOrfOll< . .. ... .. ........ . MOtllle ... . . , , , .... , , , .. New Qrlg;ms ..... . . Jacksonville ..... . , , .. ... . San ~rancisco ........... . . Wilmington .. , .... ...... . Seattle ... .. .... . . . .... . filuerto Rico ........ ... .. . Hon{llUIU ' ' ' ' ' . ' . ' ' ' ... . Houston .......... . St. LOUIS ••••••• ..... Pin@y Point . .. ..... . . . .. , Totals . ........ ..... . 24 2 6 8 7 14 15 20 6 28 5 5 29 1 2 2 9 1 8 2 8 1 5 7 8 11 6 1 5 7 1 9 A4 2 3 2 0 9 1 3 5 0 4 0 9 4 1 4 15 6 242 80 55 73 21 0 7 2 11 0 3 7 17 7 19 13 i3 5 3 is 1 173 45 az 17 0 0 14 3 7 0 l 6 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 1 0 3 4 0 2 4 2 2 144 6 5 6 4 2 0 3 2 7 7 22 18 6 2 12 5 34 , 5 0 , 8 16 4 25 2 4 24 17 16 3 3 6 13 0 0 5 5 11 1 5 0 4 4 2 4 61 2 1 0 3 0 0 5 3 7 10 1 2 6 1 5 8 4 6 3 s ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 0 1 0 1 0 B 1 1 0 2 4 2 2 2 4 1 6 4 0 6 44 9 2 , 0 2 0 3 1 0 2 2 9 1 4 4 3 7 3 7 2 0 0 38 0 g 2 0 3 28 17 23 16 70 57 49 30 66 29 9 45 0 1 506 54 6 6 11 10 31 43 30 14 39 2 0 9 9 1 0 7 7 0 3 3 0 3 3 1 1 11 4 Pn11aae1cn1a .••.. ... . . Baltimore ..... . .... ... , , NOrfOll< • , • , •• , , ........ . 0 0 Mobile ... . ... . ....... . . Ntw Orleans ...... .. , .. . . 15 Wilmington ............. . ,, , 5 9 3 16 1 13 0 s 0 3 Jacksonville • , . , . .. .. . San fomci3co ............ , Seattle . ...... . .... . .. , , Puerto Rico ........ . . Honolulu . ...... .. , , , , , , , Hou~ton ...... . ........ . St. Louis ........ .. . .. .. . Piney Point ... . ...... , , , , 1a1a111 .... ......... . 13 39 23 15 0 4 Fr~nclsco . ............ WilmingtM .. . ... , , , , , , , , Seanle ............... . . 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0 35 11 2 2 15 18 2 5 10 0 13 0 1 2 6 5 3 12 5 30 5 18 St. LOUIS . .. , , .... ...... . 3 5 0 Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 113 1 6 5 13 1a 9 12 5 55 5 5 1 139 0 4 0 5 5 2 0 14 0 5 24 13 1 9 3 16 11 0 18 0 1 1 0 n 2 2 6 1 3 57 17 1 2 1 25 Honolulu .............. . . Totals All Depa11men1a .... , . 4 11 4 55 s Totals . .. ...... .. . ... . . 0 0 155 Puerto Rioo .... . .. , , , , , , , Houston ............. . . , 4 3 0 0 0 4 118 Port New York .............•. Phila<lelohia . ..... ...... . . BJltimore .............. . Norfolk ............... , , Motllle . .. . . . .. .. .. ... . New OrleJns . . ... . Jacksonville . . ... , , . , . , , , . 2 9 1 0 1 4 2 9 1 ENTRY oePAATMENT 11 6 2 0 5 0 9 3 9 7 19 7 12 7 12 7 4 6 4 65 8 2 0 1 2 8 147 230 85 155 341 348 589 336 3 3 6 4 11 1 2 1 178 1 0 2 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 0 3 1 8 2 17 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 93 45 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 9 2 0 6 2 1 (201) 435-9424 7 8 1 2 2 6 g 6 4 1 2 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 3 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. so Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 a10 5 77 0 2 30 NEW ORLEA S, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 6 0 1 39 5 3 2 0 7 14 1 29 6 3 8 0 76 17 35 5 2 6 27 1 3 12 0 7 10 4 43 0 4 1 8 0 0 5 1 SUWARD D~PARTMENT l'ort N@w York ......... . .... . San Class B Trip 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 2 88 0 1 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 25 4 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 5 4 5 3 9 12 4 0 17 2 0 6 3 0 0 2 39 5 33 3 6 5 5 12 3 1 10 5 5 12 29 13 36 7 18 11 15 10 33 17 5 1 132 5 0 7 77 12 218 0 15 7 10 0 1 ll 229 217 267 325 230 1,336 456 381 0 7 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 0 39 30 7 53 NORFOLK, Va. 15 &g 5 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 2 291 2 NEW YORK, N.V. PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 4 •"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually reg istered for shipping at the port last month . •• " Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. Shipping in the month of July was down from the month of June. A total of 1,480 jobs were shipped on SIU·contraeted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,480 jobs shipped, 589 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by 8" and "C" seniority people. A total of 230 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 8,088 jobs have been shipped. 11 20 I LOG I August 1988 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �Final Departures-Deep Sea ••• Edwin Alston Died July 5, 1988 John Cole, 79 Jerry Phipps Bellevue, Wash. Slidell, La. Raymond Anders()n, Died April 15, 1988 Joined Union 1937 Died June 11, 1988 Joined Union 1969 Roy Pritchett, 75 55 Sumterville, Fla. Died May 23, 1988 Joined Union 1970 Sing Dea, 66 San Francisco, Calif. Died May 30, 1988 Joined Union 1955 Mobile, Ala. Died June 21, 1988 Joined Union I964 Schueter Heimila William Schueter, 66 Orchard Park, N.Y. Died June 21, 1988 Erik Heimila, 73 Ronkonkoma, N. Y. Died June 25, 1988 Joined Union 1968 Johnny Johnson, 69 San Francisco, Calif. Died May 31, 1988 Joined Union 1942 Fegan Balderston James Balderston, 95 Burlingame, Calif. Joined Union 1946 Daniel Fegan, 70 Sparks, Nev. Died June 21, 1988 Joined Union 1956 Early Joyner, 79 Woodside, Del. Died July 9, 1988 Joined Union 1955 Harry Bammarito, 66 Glouchester, Mass. Died December 12, 1987 Joined Union 1980 Virginia Burley Strite Died April 28, 1988 San Francisco, Calif. Died April 28, 1988 Joined Union 1956 San Francisco, Calif. Died May 2, 1988 Joined Union 1951 Fleming George Fleming, 78 Springhill. FJa. \Villiain Lewis, 73 Hot Springs, Ark. Died June 6, 1988 Died June 10, 1988 Joined Union 1958 Joined Union 1940 Pedro Flores, 79 McDonal~ Newport News , Va. Herbert Died June 9, 1988 Joined Union 1947 70 San Francisco, Calif. Died June 9, 1988 Joined Union 1973 Rome Flowers, 84 Los Angeles, Calif. Died May 16, 1988 Joined Union 19.51 Bu~klOY mbeth G.-eenberg Evelino Zugna, 71 Trieste, Italy Joined Union 1946 Milton Thrash, 63 Lockesburg, Ark. Died April 16, 1988 Joined Union 1965 Quartararo Joseph Quartararo, 72 Stroudsburg, Pa. Died June 26, 1988 Joined Union 1957 Howard Ross, 63 Bald Knob. Ark. Died July 2, 1988 Joined Union 1960 Auldeon Sharp Hilario Misay Died May 27, 1988 Died February 23, Jack Shishido, 71 1988 Alameda, Calif. 1 Princess Ann, Md. Died December 5, 1987 Joined Union 1961 Thrash Harry Leng, 74 Loreto Bello, 77 George Waller, 73 San Francisco, Calif. Died May 11, 1988 Joined Union 1946 Antonio Pubill, 65 Sweden Died December 6, 1987 Joined Union 1957 Seattle, Wash. Died May 13, 1988 Joined Union 1951 Wallen George Wiley, 65 Pu bill Curt Larson, 82 V astra Frolunda, Gordon Barnard, 76 San Francisco, C Died May 8 Joi nion 1946 ~'A'!' William VanArkel, 86 Rotterdam, Holland Died May 3, 1987 Joined Union 1940 Jack E. Sweeny San Francisco Gustavo Vides New Orleans Pazely VanMillican, 71 Tampa, Fla. Died June 4, 1988 Houston R. White Jacksonville Joined Union 1943 Stanley Zebrowski Philadelphia Hubert Whaley, 67 INLAND Cecil R. Evans Jacksonville John Buckley, 65 New Orlean~ 1 La. Died June l4, 1988 34 Richard Miyahira, 75 Died May 14, 1988 Annapolis, Md. Died July 5, 1988 Honolulu, Hawaii Died-April 16, 1988 Joined Union 1950 Charles Shirah Died April 29, 1988 Joined Union 1944 Joined Union 1988 Joined Union 1939 Died June 10, 1988 Joined Union 1942 Los Angeles, Calif. Sidney Faucett Pensioners Arthur J. McGinnis New Orleans William L. Osborne Jacksonville DEEPSEA Thomas L. Arnutrl)ng Jacksonville Esper Perdi New Orleans James A. Hollen Houston Michael G. Kovenz Seattle Eusebio Rodriguez Santurce Mack Carruthers Enrique R. Gonzalez Houston Leon R. Curry New York Guillermo Grajales Santurce Robert J. Henninger Baltimore Joseph W. Istre New Orleans James M. Meekins Norfolk Stanley J. Paul Anthony Goncalves Nodolk Florian R. Clarke Baltimore Adell Gauthier Mobile Norman B. Nelson Algonac Seattle James Botana Jacksonville Philadelphia Norfolk James F. Shannon New York Charles W. Shores Philadelphia Donavan J. Hughes San Francisco Vincent McCloskey Peter A. Siems San Francisco Jacksonville John C. Ward Baltimore August 1988 I LOG I 21 - �Ship of Fools ''Oh sailors, sailors, why do you sail the ocean blue?'' "We sail in search of afar away land, though a barstool and bed would do. We turn to long days, and stand watch all night, with stars in the heavens burning so bright (we quietly pray for a guiding light). The Lord takes care of sailors and fools .. who work those ships like two/egged mules, and who don't know when those mighty storms will fall upon them. Some on the ship will cry infear, and others will laugh though death is near, knowing sailors and ships consigned to the deep will have Davey Jones there to lull them to sleep!" Leonard Ching receives his first pension check from Honolulu Port Agent Tom Fay (left). Ching sailed with the old Matson ships in the steward department. Charles "Sonny" Herrera GED Student, SHLSS. Personal William Seiderhoff Alexander Brooseuk (left) is handed his first retirement check by Wilmington Port Aeent Don Anderson. Brosseuk, who liYcJ in Long Beach, Calif,, sailed as QMED. William Brack (left) is handed his first pension check by New York Port Agent Kcrmett T, Mangram. Please contact Margie Hastings, 7001 96th Ave., Seabrook, Md. (301) 5779430, regarding a reunion of the Class of 1943. KNOW YOUR RIG s '. - ~ KNOW~. YOUR RIGHTS \ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBL TIONS. Copie" of the SIU constitution are availahle in all Union hall~. All mcmher~ should ohtain copies f this FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atluntic, Gulf. Lake~ and Inland Waters District makes specific provi~ion for ~afeguarding the membership's money :md Union finances . The constitution requires a <SetuilelJ uuc.tit h Ceninnl Puhlic Accountants every three rnontns. wnich ure to be whmiued to the membership by the Sccrctary-Trcasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rnnk and file members. elected by the memhcnhip. nnlcn cu.mim:ition each quarter of tne finances o( the l.Jnion :ind reportl\ lully their findings and recommen<.lattons. Member(, of this committee may make dissenting rcporb, 81.'C<:ific recommend~tion!> :o1ml separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All tru!;t funds of the SlU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes :.rnJ Inland Watfrs Disrricc are aumini~tered tn accoru~nce with the provi"ions of variom trust fund agreements. All the8C ugr~~nwnt!> ~pee if y th<:t.t the trustees in chur~c of these funds shall equ~lly com:ist of Union :rnJ management representatives und tneir alternate!>. All t;>xpemJitures an<l <lishuncmcnb of trust funds are made only upon approv::il hy :i majority of the trustees. All trust HmtJ fimmcbl recor<lx lire: i1Vilih1blc llt the headquarters of the various m.1st funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union ::ind the employcr5. Let to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contract:\ ilre posted and available in 411 Union halls . If you feel th~r\' has been any violation Of YOUr &hipping Or ~cniority righb as contained in the contracts netw11en the Union ~m<l the employers. notify the Scutarers Appeals Bmml tly certified nuiL return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angw "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seiafaren Ap~ Board !lOI AUlb Way imd Brilllnniia Wlly Prince Georaes County Camp Springs, Md. l0746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to ybu at o.11 times, ~ilher \ly writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Apprnls Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU htills. These contracts specify the wage:s and conditions under which vou work and live aboard your i;hip or bo:At. Rnow you; contract rights. as well as your ohligaticns. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper milnner. If. at any time, any SIU 22 I LOG I August 1988 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS constitution so a~ to familiarize themselves with its contents . Any time you feel any memher or officer is attempting to ueprive you of any comt1tut1onal right or ohligation by any methods such :t '- dealing with churgcs. trials. etc .. u'.i well us all o ther uetail!., then the memhcr '!O uffected shoul<l immediately notit"y headquarter'- . EQUAL RIGHTS. All memoers are guaranteed equal rights in employment an<l as memhers of the SIU. The~e rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts v..hich the Union has ncgotiutcd with the employers . Consequently, no men1her may he Ji<;enmi nateu against hecam.c of ruce. creed. color. sex and national or gcogrnphic origin. If any mcmher feels that he i<; denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquurters. 11111111u1111t111111nll111111lll1111111ll1111111H1111111111111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi~ial, in your opinion, f:ails to protect your contruct rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY -THE LOG. The Log has trnditionully refr~ine~ from puhlis.hing any article serving the political purposes or any individual in the Union. officer or mernher. It has al'\o refrained from publishing articles deemed hurmful to the Union or its collective membership . This cstublished policy hus been reaffirmed by memhcrship action at the Scptemhcr. I 9fi0. meetings in ull constitutional ports . The responsihility for Log policy is vested in an cuitoriul hoaru which consists of the Executive Boan.I of the Union. The Executive Board may uelegate, from among its ranb. one individuul to carry out this rc8ponsitiility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in ;.m~ official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is gi en for same. Under no circumstances should any memher puy any money for any re~1son unlcs5 he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment tie made without supplying a receipt. or if a mcmher 1'.i required to m~fkc a payment anu is given an otlicial receipt. but feels that he should not have hcen rcquircu to make such payment. this shoulu immeJiately he reportcJ to union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ohjects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime worker~. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmcn and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contrihutes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions ure voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received hccuuse of force. joh discrimination. financial reprisal. or threut of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the ahove improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certifie<l mail within 30 Jays of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntury. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and ~ocial interests. and American trnde union concepts. It at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has bttn denied bis constitutional right of acces.s to Union records or information, he should inunaliately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquar1ers by certified mail, return receipt requested. The add~ iS 5201 Auth way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �'And a Special Thanks to the Steward Dept.... ' June 30, 1988 The Crew of the USNS INDOMITABLJ!J ('ragas 7) Se/darers hlte.rnat1anal Union BBOB Jl'1rst Ave. Seattle, 'Wash.9BlBl From: ':Po: Ch1e:t Cook, James B. Willey S4B 4B 4839 Subj: SIU member s1n.ce 1970 Inland '~" If you have any more 18-year tug boat veterans like Jim, get them out here on the deep sea ships. They are a welcome change from the "can opener and fresh frozen" cooks that have been finding their way into the galley. The Crew S.H. Shields Ship's Chairman book #WB443 Gentlemen: We are writing in regards to Chief Cook James E. Willey who has been aboard our ship for the past 60-day voyage. He has recently shipped-out of the Seattle hall as a DEEP SEA "C" group steward department member. Mr. Willey is the most talented chef With whom we have ever sailed. We have found, as the trips are long and without port calls, that well prepared meals are the high points of otherwise repetitive and routine days. His inventive menus consist of homemade soups: vegetable, chicken, cream of celery, cream of potato, oyster and fish chowder (New England or Southern style). All his main entree vegetables, whether canned or fresh, are enhanced with other ingredients to produce an appealing flavor. His deep fried foods are always cooked in clean oil with a batter which produces that golden brown appearance. (Favorites being his special recipes for fish cakes, or banana fritters). Another favorite is his home made cakes, pies and Sunday morning baked specialities. The only complaints we have (crews always have complaints) is that everyone is getting too fat; maybe the finest compliment a cook can receive. Chief Cook James E. Willey (third from left) is an 18-year Inland veteran who recently shipped as C-card aboard the T-AGOS Indomitable. His culinary skills wowed the crew, and they sent the accompanying letter. He is pictured above with the captain, chief mate and Sea Mobility Inc. representative. Scouts Get Chance to 'Talk Union' at MTD 'A Personal Thanks • • • ' I w1sll. to tak.., thi~ time to pemonally thank you for the aid given me for my brother TraviB F. DMn during rus stay 1n Hlllllaven ConvaJaaoant ana. Nurslllg Home in Mobile. Without your help , I could not nave a.rtorclecl 1t. Thanks again, ancl ma.y <lod bless and ca.re for you. st.neerely, Beulah Dean Brooks Mobile, Ala. 'SIU Forward, Always .•. ' Seventeen young Scouts, both boys and girls, recently completed a two-week stay at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The program is sponsored by the Maritime Trades Department and the SIU. It is designed as a "learning" vacation. The all-expenses paid trip aives the Scouts a taste of the seafaring life, labor history, the union movement and chance to see the sights of the nation's capital. Above, SIU President Mike Sacco speaks to the Scouts about the SIU. Below, Robert Harbrant, president of the Food and Allied Service Trades Department, meets with the Scouts. I Wlsll to tha.llk the Seafarers Pension Plan and iM lea.derarup for sending me my pension check on time every month. Wltnout lt, my wife and I wouldn't be having the quality of llfe that we are enjoying now. I also would like to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for paying all of my medical billa tha.t Merucare a.oesn't pay. We clo not know what kind of llfe we woUla nave Without the help of the SID. We nave oome a long way since I became a member bMk 1n February 1944. I was always proud to have been a. member of a flne UIUon such as the Seafarers. When my wife and I gc to the pons to vote on November 8, we will keep 1n mllld aJl of the U.S. Publlo Health hospitals and clinics that the Rea.gan ad!runistratlon has closed down, denying us our health care that was rightfully ours !or many, many years. We W1ll vote for the party that will go to bat for the naionaJ maritime industry- and labor. Wiahing an pensioners and active members a good life. SIU forward, always. Sincerely, Johll. N. Ch1orra C-41 o Dougiassvtne, Pa. August 1988 I LOG I 23 �Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report Democrats united behind a Dukakis-Bentsen ticket at an electric four-day convention which highlighted the themes that the party intends to use in this year's presidential campaign. Stressing his commitment to public service and ethical standards in government, Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis castigated the Reagan administration's record on drug abuse and foreign policy. He promised to focus his energies onjob creation, family care and economic growth if he is elected president in November. One of the highlights of the convention was the speech delivered by civil rights leader Jesse Jackson who urged Democrats to find "common ground." Saying that we are all "patches in a quilt," Jackson promised to campaign on behalf of the ticket. Aside from three relatively minor skirmishes over the platform, there were few controversies. While they maintained a relatively lowkey profile, unions affiliated with the AFLCIO sent a record number of delegates. The Democrats left the convention convinced they had projected a winning image. Both the polls and political commentators tended to bear this out. ''This is a party hungry for victory,'' said Tom Brokaw of NBC News. Polls had Gov. Dukakis and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) running 18 points ahead of Vice President Geor.ee Bush. Dukakis Touring Sea-Lanct•s massive container facilities in Tacoma, Wash., Dukaki:s accused the administration of squandering huge amounts of money in Pentagon scandal~ at a time when military commanders in Eurooe can't get equipment because the government has failed to maintain adt:quate sea-lift capability . Dukakis made a dramatic entrance. He rode a tug to a waterfront rally where he was 2reeted by interested members of the maritime community as well as Indian leaders who wanted to hear his views on matters dealing with their tribal claims. Dukakij al:so used the occasion to reiterate his SUJ'tmrt of a plant closing bill, which had passed bQth the House and Senate by vetoproof margins after it had been introduced separately from the trade bill. Commenting on that issue, the AFL-CID News said that Hefection-jittery Republicans [are appealing] to President Reagan to let the plant closing notification bi11 become law.•• Democrats and Maritime - Dukakis will release a detalled maritime position paper soon, according to reports from his <;amp. He has met with Sen. John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee. The party platform adopted at the Atlanta convention did not deal with specifics on maritime. Earlier in the campaign, Dukakis said he was disturbed by the decline in the U.S. merchant marine and pledged to work with August 1988 Congress to develop a national maritime policy. International Registries The maritime industry has an important stake in the outcome of this year's presidential election. "Whoever is elected the next president of the United States," said Joe Sacco, executive vice president of the SIU, .. will determine the fate of the American-flag merchant marine.'' One of the most pressing challenges facing the maritime industry is a worldwide debasement of national registries. All over the globe, from the Far East to Western Europe, there is a move to relax existing national standards. Last year Norway unveiled a second national registry. Other European countries have been studying its development with interest. This past month, Japan's Ministry of Transportation recommended that domestic shipping companies in that country hire foreign crews to slash operating costs. Sea-Land Sea-Land is actively seeking support for legislation S. 2510, which would grant operating subsidy eligibility to 12 foreign-built SeaLmd ships. The bill was introduced by Sen. Daniel Inouye ( - awaii . Robert L Hintz, chairman of Sea-Land, said passage of the bill is LLvitally important to Sea-Land remaining competitive in foreign commerce." The subsidy would cover only the 12 D9J vessels which were built in Japan and Korea in the early 1980s. Canadian Diversion The diversion of American cargo through Canadian ports has once again become a matter of concern to officials in the maritime industry, according to reports carried in The Journal of Commerce. The Maritime Administration has reported that the value of American import and export shipments routed through Canadian ports hit a record high in 1986. Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Drug Testing · The Coast Guard has unveiled a plan to test virtually all American seamen for drug and alcohol abuse. Interested parties have until Sept. 8 to comment on the proposal. The plan would cover all phases of a mariner's employment: pre-employment testing, random tests after employment, tests for those people where there is ''reasonable cause to suspect abuse'' and routine tests after accidents. ''The problem [of drug and alcohol abuse] in the maritime industry is increased by the fact that personnel often Ii ve onboard their vessels for long periods of time," said one Coast Guard official, who estimated that the use of alcohol and drugs contributed to 75 deaths between 1981 and 1986 and caused $6.5 million in damages. The SIU is going over the proposal and readying a response before the Sept. 8 deadline. Fishing Talks South Korea has promised to reduce tariffs on 16 different kinds of U.S. fish products by 1993, but has rejected U.S. demands to open up its domestic markets to other kinds of fish imports. The talks between the United States and South Korea were part of a larger effort to curb the $10 billion trade deficit that South Korea enjoys with this country. Minimum Wage Action on the minimum wage bill is expected before the end of this session of Congress. Meanwhile, the list of supporters grows long_er every day. The latest institution to back an increase in the minimum wage is The Washington Post, which noted that "as a matter of simple justice the minimum wage can and should be increased now.'' Dealing with the argument that' 'most people don't stay at minimum wage jobs for long," the Post noted that this ''looks through the wrong end of the telescope. It's true that most people on the minimum wage aren't poor. It's also true that an awful lot of poor people are at or near the minimum wage." S111ar Imports The Reagan administration has eased restrictions on the amount of sugar that can be imported into this country. This has caused a great deal of concern to domestic sugar-growing interests, including the Sugar Workers Union, which is an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The administration took this step as a result of the drought in the midwest. Fifty percent of all domestic sugar comes from North Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan, all of which have been hard hit by the drought. The rest of American sugar comes from Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii and Texas. SIUNA members of the Sugar Workers Union are employed mainly in processing plants in California. Support SPAD � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1988 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES THE ROVER CREW- A CREDIT TO THE U.S. U.S. COMPANY OPENS ‘ONE-STOP’ FLAG SHOP U.S. TAX DOLLARS HELP FUND LATEST FOC REGISTRY BARGE LINE TAKEOVER PUTS JONES ACT IN JEOPARDY SIU CHARGES SEAMEN DENIED JOBS DUE TO UNION TIES SEA-LAND SUBSIDY BILL INTRODUCED COAST GUARD ISSUES TOUGH NEW DRUG TESTING PROPOSAL LONG NEW BEDFORD STRUGGLE COULD END WITH CONTRACT OK OLD LIBERTY SHIP FINDS A HOME IN BALTIMORE SIU BOATMEN IN MOBILE TUG INDUSTRY SAYS DROUGHT COULD COST $150 MILLION NOTICE NATIONAL MARINE SERVICE EX-EMPLOYEES SIU/SHLSS HOSTS MTD AWARD SCOUTS MARINES INVADE PACIFIC NORTHWEST PURSES EMPTIED, HEARTS FILLED MSCPAC NEWS BRIEFS… PULVER, TELLEZ WIN N.J. AFL-CIO POSTS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON DUKAKIS CANDADIAN DIVERSION SEA-LAND FISHING TALKS MINIMUM WAGE SUGAR IMPORTS DEMOCRATS AND MARITIME Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 8/1/1988 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/8f7c8ccaf0fc4238a299dd0efc7ea316.pdf b5b58b6bc130f3d7ec25810d880d5a91 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafaren International Union • Atantlc, GuU, Lakes and Inland Walen District • AFL.CIO Vol. 50, No. 7 July 1988 MICHAEL SACCO IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF SIU he executive boards of the Seafarers International Union of North America and the SIU's A&G District unanimously elected Michael Sacco president to fill those offices which were left vacant by the death of Frank Drozak. Sacco, who is 51, will fill out the remainder of Drozak's SIUNA term, which expires in 1992. Elections for officers of the A&G District will take place in November and December this year. He also assumed the presidency of the 8.5 million member Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO under that organization's constitution. The SIU executive board also named Joseph Sacco, 50, as executive vice president. Others named to the SIU A&G executive board were Thomas Glidewell, now in charge of the Gulf region, and John Fay, who will head up the Great Lakes and Inland Waters District. Other member o the executive board of the SIU · elude Joe DiGiorgio, secretary, and the following vice presidents: Angus "Red" Campbell, Contracts; Jack Caffey, East Coast; George McCartney, West Coast; Roy "Buck" Mercer, Government Services, and Steve Edney, United Industrial Workers. Michael Sacco Before being named executive vice president earlier this year to coordinate the activities of headquarters and the ports, Michael Sacco had served as vice president of the SIU's Great Lakes and Inland Waters division since 1976. He also served as vice president of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schol of Seamanship during that institution's most important period of growth, 1968-1978. As vice president of the SHLSS, Sacco was involved in every aspect of the school's development, from fashioning curriculums to teaching and counseling. Among other things, he helped establish an inland boatman's division and a steward and bosun recertification program. Sacco is an executive board member of the Missouri State AFL-CIO, and served as the secreatary-treasurer of the MTD's St. Louis Port Council. Sacco joi ed the SIU in 1959 and shipped on U.S.flag merchant vessels during the early years of the Vietnam War. After serving in a succession of union posts, he was named vice-president of both the SIUNA and the SIU, where he worked closely with former presidents Paul Hall and Frank Droz.ale. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Sacco served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He is married. He and his wife Sophie have five children. Frank Drozak Dies at 60 Inside rank Drozak, SIU president since 1980, died at Merchant Marine Memorial Dedicated Page 3 his home June 11 following a long bout with cancer. He was 60 years old. Drozak's career with the SIU spanned more than 40 years. He first shipped out from Mobile, Ala. in 1945. Elizabeth Means See SPECIAL TRIBUTE Pages 13-20 Payoffs Pages 4 & 5 In the Gulf With The American Eagel Pages 8 & 9 SIU, UIW, SIU-Pacific District Pension and Welfare Reports Pages 28 & 29 r;, - . ,- . ·- -_ -,.- • -. -. . The former bosun fought in organizing drives in the 1950s, including the Cities Services and Isthmian beefs. He worked as a port agent in New York and Philadelphia. He spent several years on the West Coast coordinating the SIU's Vietnam sealift programs and became an SIU vice president in 1972. He as.sumed the Union's presidency in 1980 following the death of Paul Hall. He was re-elected to the post twice. He is survived by his widow, Marianne Rogers Drozak; a daughter, Sarah Frankie Bell; three grandchildren; a brother, David, and a sister, Mary Alice Walraven. Drozak was buried June 16 at the Seafarers Haven Cemetery in Piney Point, Md. Frank Drozak as he addressed the SIUNA Convention last August in Piney Point, Md. �Presiden 's Report by ichael Sacco SIU Mourns Its Loss We will remember him as a seaman and unionist with great heart and dedication. HE passing of Frank Drozak is a great loss to the Seafarers International Union of North America, to all of its members in the ._,eafaring, fishing and allied trades and to the trade union movement generally. We will remember Frank with gratitude for his unswerving efforts to call attention to the need for preserving this nation's maritime capability and for his constant search for ways and means to protect and expand job opportunities for his Union's membership. Frank assumed the leadership of our Union in a most difficult period, one in which U.S. shipping declined as a result of abandonment by the Carter and Reagan administrations. He recognized that the changing character of world shipping required recognition of the need for the industry to be competitive - not always a popular stance but a courageous and honest one. Frank tackled his responsibilities witllall his heart in the best traditions of his legendary predecessors, Harry Lundeberg and Paul Hall. * * * * * A Time To Move T As the ships were disappearing, the guts and spine were being removed from the Maritime Administration, which in effect went from being the watchdog of the nation's maritime interests to liquidator of what was left. Here we are now at the brink of a new administration. At this point, no one can tell what's in store for U.S. shipping. In these days of non-issue campaigning, no one knows where candidates stand on specifics. But that doesn't mean that the industry can afford to sit still and wait. It had better get itself together, and I mean all of it-all of management and all of labor-and begin discussing and examining ways and means of using all resources available, to be certain U.S. shipping is not allowed to continue downward without a mighty effort on our part to tum things around. It can be done, it's been done before. It's going to take good sense and hard work on the part of every section of the industry. The alternatives make it an absolute must for us to take a good hard shot at the challenge. We of the SIU stand ready to do our share! With the Reagan administration winding down eight years of handling the nation's affairs, the maritime industry has got to feel a sense of relief. Coming on the heels of the Carter administration which never could live up to expectations that it understood the importance of private shipping as an element of the nation's strength, the Reagan years have seen the industry suffer what undoubtedly was the worst overall decline in history. From a few months of promise in 1980 and 1981, when Ronald Reagan himself spoke of the essentiality of a strong U.S. maritime industry and issued a 7-point program for its survival, the picture turned to gloom and despair as his administration quickly and methodically set about dismantling this vital asset. The numbers tell the story. The U.S. private shipping fleet tumbled from 531 vessels in 1981 to 387 as of this year. Teamsters' Presser Dies Jackie Presser, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the nation's largest union, died July 9. He was 61 years. Presser had been suffering from brain and lung cancer. His death was attributed to cardiac arrest, according to officials at the Lakewood, Ohio hospital where he died. Just last fall, Presser led the Teamsters back into the fold of the AFLCIO, after more than 30 years outside the Federation. The former jukebox delivery boy had recently taken a leave of absence from his post due to illness. Presser took his first union job after he returned from Navy service in World War II. He became a Teamsters' organizer in 1952 and rose through the ranks in Ohio Teamsters locals and in 1976 joined the International leadership. He became Teamster president in 1983. Late last month the U.S. government filed suit against the Teamsters seeking to oust Presser and others and put the union under control of a court-appointed trustee (see editorial page 31). AMERICA WORKS BEST WHEN WE SAY... July 19 8 No Otho Pu icat1on ol Seaarers I rnatJOna Lruon of , A ntic. Gu I. Lakes d lnlmd W ers 0 strict Afl.r 0 Vol. 50, No. 7 Executive Board Mike Sacco President Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor 2 I LOG I July 1988 Joe Sacco Joe DiGiorgio Angus "Red" Campbell Executive Vice President Secretary Vice President John Fay George McCartney Thomas Clidewell Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Navy Honors SIU Crews The crews of three SIU-contracted ships have been cited for their meritorious service to the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade. The unit conunendation for the entire brigrade includes the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, SS Major Stephen Pless and SS PFC Eugene Obregon, all three operated by Waterman Steamship Corp. The award covers the period from July 1983 to July 1985. The citation, from the Secretary of the Navy reads: "For meritorious service in connection with the stand-up of the first Maritime Prepositioned Ships (MPS) Squadron from 26 July 1983 to 19 July 1985. During this period, the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina enacted plans for receiving, unloading and, subsequently, embarking 9,000 primary end items and 2,862 containers aboard the ships of MPS- I. Through the Management Decision Support System, MPS-1 ships were strategically loaded and provided time saving steps to match up personnel and equipment during the off-load phase. The unit's personnel established plans that would integrate MPS effectively and efficiently into the Marine Corps mission in any global real world contingency. Through the concentrated and dedicated efforts of the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade, a unique new "Force in Readiness" was provided to the Navy/Marine Corps Team for use by the National Command Authority in the defense of freedom worldwide. By their resolute determination, professionalism, and complete devotion to duty, the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina reflected credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Those cited include: Rooks, C. Sanders, D. Seymour, L.A. Sholar, J.M. Von Rabenstein, C. P. Wells, E. A. Zisis, W. Obregon Kocak Ashman, W. E. Clements, J. W. Deparlier, E. L. Downey, M. S. Fachini, A. Gailas, T. Grimes, Jr., A. J. Hawker, P. M. Higginbotham, B. D. Bartlett, F. L. Bouganim, H. Bowers, P. L. Brown, M. B. Corelli, G. Holmes, M. C. Huggins, W. C. Jensen, H. C. Kelly, L. Perdikis, S. Dinnes, S. J. Johnson, G. F. Lofton, C. J. Lukacs, R. F. Martin, C. H. Martinez, F. V. McDuffie, F. L. Stiller, J. R. Strickland, M. W. Todd, J.E. Walker, Jr., W. A. Weekley, W. C. West, D.R. Zeagler, S. Pless Babin, Jr., L. C. Briggs, Jr., J. Bush, T. J. Byrne, W. S. Callahan, W. T. Davidson, W. L. King, P. G. Martinez, A. E. Mazzara, G. Pierce, J. J. Sosa, J. A. Sparra, A. W. Timmons, D. L. Merchant Marine Memorial Site Dedicated in California Ground was broken in San Pedro, Calif. for a major U.S. Merchant Marine Memorial site, financed in part by a $10,000 donation from the SIU. The groundbreaking took place during Maritime Day ceremonies. The sculpture, which will be the centerpiece of the memorial site, was designed by the late Jasper D' Ambrosi. He died after finishing the model of the statue, but his two sons, Mark and Michael, completed the work. The 17 Y2-foot bronze statue will sit on a 5foot base. The sculpture ~epicts two merchant seamen climbing a Jacob's Ladder following their rescue at sea. The statue will be placed in the John S. Gibson Jr. Park in San Pedro, in front of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum and the entrance to the Ports of Call Village. ~ This is model of the statue which will be placed at the San Pedro memorial site • .... In theme with the ceremonies, an anchor was used to break ground for the Merchant Marine Memorial. This an artist's rendention of what the memorial will look like when it is completed. T July 1988 I LOG I 3 �Port Elizabeth Means Payoff for Seafarers On Sea-Land's Many Ships The Sea-Land Long Beach On the Sea-Land Long Beach at payoff are (seated, I. tor.) FWT Padilla, FWT Alicea, (standing) FWT Miranda, AB Jordan, Oiler Graydon, Oiler McAneney, Electrician Calloe and AB and Deck Delegate Santiago. Here's part of the crew of the Sea-Land Leader at payoff. They are (I. to r.) Chief Cook Clarence Wiley, AB Tom Kilbride, Vassilios Catranos, QMED Douglas Cooper, QMED Edgar Nattiel III, DEU Joseph Bonefont, QMED Vincent Carrao, S/A Ernest Dominguez and Bosun Leon Curry. On the Sea-Land Adventurer are (I. to r.) Bosun Arthur Harrington, AB Bill Dawson, AB Herb Mink and DEU Ali Mohsin. Onboard the Sea-Land Expedition are Chief Steward Lovell McElroy (left) and Chief Cook Raul Gotay. 4 I LOG I July 1988 On the Sea-Land Expedition are (I. tor.) Bosun John Le Vasseur, Electrician W. Walter, DEU George Vistakis, DEU Charles Jackson. Eng. Utility Alfonso D. Bombita Jr., AB J.R. Cavanaugh, AB Jimmie Leaz, OMU E. "Loggy" Young and AB Jim Foley. �Part of the crew of the Sea-Land Integrity at payoff. They are (I. tor.) AB Ishmael Bryab, AB P. Sambula, Partolman John Leiter, QMED Marvin Lamberth and GSU Jackson Fong. The Sea-Land Integrity Rigging the gangway on the Sea-Land Integrity . .............................................................................. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Name:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Your Holiday at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost S.S.# Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone# The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday in Southern Maryland at your home away from home. Number in Party Date of Arrival: 1st Choice ROOM RATES: Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS: Member Spouse Children $8. 50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day 2nd Choice 3rd Choice (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) Date of Departure Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 20674 (Phone: 301-994-0010) NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12 . So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. ......•..•••............•.•......................•............••.•...••..•..... July 1988 I LOG I 5 �Program Can Cut Expenses A Look at SIU Preferred Provider Health Care • For several years, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has been implementing an overall medical benefits cost con..ainment effort. The program includes the Claims Department Medical Audit Program, participant audits and the Seafarers Preferred Provider Program. The purpose of these cost containment programs is to ensure that Seafarers and their families continue to obtain quality medical care and, at the same time, help the Plan combat the continuing rise of hospital and medical costs. The various cost containment programs will be explained in periodic articles in the LOG. This month the Seafarers Preferred Provider Program will be examined. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has chosen clinics and hospitals in the ports of Seattle, San Francisco and Honolulu to participate in the programs. In the near future, this network will expand and eventually include the majority of ports across the United States. WHAT IS A PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL? For the purposes of this project, a Preferred Provider Hospital is a medical facility which agrees to provide services to Seafarers and their families for a negotiated reimbursement rate. Generally, there will be only one Preferred Provider Hospital in each port. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO)? The purpose of a PPO is to give Seafarers and their families an opportunity to be served by one facility which will become aware of the needs of men and women working in the maritime industry, and the particular needs of their families _ This arrangement will allow mem· bers and their dependents who are in need of medical attention to use a hospital which is familiar with the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the claim's payment procedures. This arrangement also allows the Plan to have a continuing relationship with a hospital, so that if there are disputes which come up concerning payment of claims, they may be resolved quickly and with a minimum involvement of the members or their dependents. Since the closing of Public Health Hospitals in 1981, Seafarers have used many different facilities in their home ports as well as when they were in unfamiliar U.S. ports. Establishing a PPO arrangement with one hospital will offer Seafarers the opportunity to get medical treatment at a hospital which will provide excellent care and will welcome Seafarers and their families . HOW WILL TIDS PROGRAM WORK? As with any other hospital admission, in order to use a particular facility you must use a doctor who has priv6 I LOG I July 1988 ileges at the hospital. Most of the PPO hospitals will have outpatient clinics as part of their facility. By choosing a doctor from that clinic, should it become necessary for you to be admitted to a hospital, you should have no trouble being admitted to the PPO facility. For example, if you are having back trouble, you would go to the clinic at that facility and ask to make an appointment with an orthopedist. If you feel this doctor suits you, he would become your regular doctor. And if you should need to be admitted for an operation, you would receive treatment at the PPO facility. If your doctor does not have privileges at the PPO facility, the chances are you will not be able to use the PPO hospital when you or your family need in-patient treatment. As the PPO hospitals are among the biggest in the city, there will be many doctors in each specialty to choose from. In non-emergency admission situations, you or your dependent would go down to the hospital's admissions section to check into the hospital. At that time the hospital staff would provide you with a Seafarers benefit application to be filled in. Once this application and other hospital forms are complete, in most cases, this would be all that is required of the member or his dependent. The hospital will forward all forms and bills directly to headquarters _ At the time of admission, the member's eligibility will be checked by telephone with headquarters in Camp Springs. By checking eligibility before services are provided, it will be determined at the outset who will be responsible for payment, and this will prevent disagreements later on. In some instances, the PPO hospital will also be the clinic performing the fit-for-duty and other employment-related physical examinations. Your Port Representatives will notify you of any changes concerning the clinics. • using a facility which is familiar with our organization and whose staff is familiar with the unique needs of our membership and their families. • streamlined claims procedures for members and dependents using this facility. • use of these hospitals will allow the Plan to monitor the claims to make sure the hospital is offering their services efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality of care. • if the hospital sees that many Seafarers and their families are using the facility, the hospital and Plan will be able to maintain the reasonable rates for services. This, in tum, will allow the Plan to keep a lid on rising health care costs and use these savings to the benefit of members and their dependents. The following hospitals have contracted with the Seafarers Welfare Plan to provide clinic and hospital services; Virginia Mason in Seattle, St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco and Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Future LOG articles will feature these facilities to inform Seafarers and their families of the services and special features of each preferred provider facility. This program is an ambitious one, and in order to make it work it needs the full support of the SIU membership and their families. The Welfare Plan would like to hear about your experience with the existing clinics or your thoughts about this type of program. Please write to: PPO Coordinator SIU Headquarters-4th Floor 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 ~ Personals Larry Albert Lynch Please contact Floyd Mullins collect at (209) 537-2717. In Memoriam DEEPSEA Wilfred Bennerson William Anderson Harry Bammarito Joseph Basch Gay Bentley Frederick Brown John Calhoun Curtis Clark William DeGroat Daniel Enos Frank Gages Ramiro Gonzales Norman Hall Dobromir Kosicki Francisco Nadal Raymond Orso Leo Strange Edward Sellers Robert Smith Reginald Thomas Chester Miller WILL I BE ABLE TO USE THIS HOSPITAL IF I DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY FOR WELFARE COVERAGE? It is possible for you to use the PPO facility if you do not have eligibility for welfare benefits; however, you would be responsible for the payment of the hospital bills just as you would be at any other facility. INLAND Niblet Oliver Guy Reagan MUST I USE THE PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL? The use of the PPO hospital is voluntary. If a member or dependent chooses a facility other than the PPO hospital, there is no effect on the benefits which will be provided by the Plan. There are, however, many advantages to using the PPO hospital such as: • obtaining services at a facility which offers quality care for a reasonable cost. Stanley Marvel Glen Wheeler Patrick Scanlan Larry Walker Norfleet Burke Anthony Conti William Culpepper · Albert Windley GREAT LAKES Edward Murphy John McDonald �~ I 11 I i ~i ·~ .;.~· · a geA re ge~ ,. . .="·".:;;:;r-:=~::'&.~!r:rmxx:·~;.:;;.::;...:,:;~i....,~~ID Rivers Shrink in Face of Massive Drought The worst drought in years has seen the Mississippi River shrink to some 20 feet below normal levels, and dozens of tugs and barges have become stuck, halting traffic up and down the river. ••It's having a tremendous effect here, slowing down shipments, and some boats have been laid up," said St. Louis Port Agent Tony Sacco. Most of the problems have happened on the upper portions of the river. New Orleans Patrolman Nick Celona said operations around that Gulf port are pretty much normal. Channels in the river have become both more narrow and shallow as the lack of rain dries up the river. New limits on the number of barges allowed in a tow have gone into effect. The Army Corp of Engineers has seven dredges working the river. As tows become stuck, traffic is tied up along the river. At one time late last month, more than 1,800 barges were trapped on the Mississippi near Greenville, Miss. after a tow hit a sandbar. Most of the navigation problems are at sharp, Z-shaped turns in the river where tows must move to the extreme Dixie Orders New Chemical Barges SIU-contracted Dixie Carriers has ordered three modern and sophisticated chemical barges which could boost their business on the Gulf-Intercoastal Waterway. The barges are the ··most unique in the inland trade, .. said Dixie President Joe Pyne. They will be able. to carry any type of non-pressurized chemical. The barges are basically scaled-down versions of parcel tankers. Each barge will be double-skinned with a capacity of 2,000 meteric tons and will be 218 feet long and 52.5 feet wide. They will have six stainless steel tanks. which is the preferred tank material because it cleans easily. Also each tank will have its own pump, further reducing the chance of contamination. Dixie will operate the barges under contract from a Norwegian shipping company. Pyne said the use of these parcel barges could be a growth area for the inland industry. side of a navigable channel in order to change direction. As they make that move, they risk running aground into the side of the channel and destroying the channel wall. Some problems have been reported along the Ohio River, but the Corps of Engineers said that river's system of locks and dams, along with water released from various flood control reservoirs, has helped keep barge traffic moving. Barges have been forced to carry lighter loads, however. There is little relief in sight, and both rivers will probably drop even further unless major rainfalls occur. One barge industry leader said it would take a hurricane to bring the river levels back to normal. While most attention has focused on the rivers, the Great Lakes have also been affected by the drought. No where near as serious as the river levels, lower lake levels have forced ships to reduce their loads by about a foot to 15 inches less to be able to navigate along the Cuyahoga River and other Lake Erie terminals. 3,500 tons in some areas. In Cleveland, vessels hauling ironore, stone and coal are loading about Orgulf's Peter Fanchi Onboard Orgulf's Peter Fanchi are (front, I. tor.) Tom Baver, lead deckhand, deckhands Paul Sturmamatc and Doug Haston (rear) Deckhand Darren Curry and Cook Dorlis Armstrong. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters JUNE 1-30, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York ...... ... .. .............. Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore .. __ ..................... Norfolk Mobile ........................... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. Jacksonville .... . . . . . . . . . - . . - . - - . - . San Francisco ............... _. ..... Wilmington ........................ Seattle ......... _................. Pueno Rico Houston .......................... Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis ......................... Piney Point ... .................. ... Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o o o, o o o o o o ••••••• o , o , o , o o o o o o I o I o I o I o I o I I Io I I I I I I Port New York ...... ... ............. . .. Philadelphia Baltimore ......................... Norfolk Mobile ........................... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ........................ Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico Houston ........................ - . Algonac .......................... St. Louis ...... ....... ........ .... Piney Point ........................ Totals .. ... ................. ..... o o o o o o o o o o o O o I I I I If o o o o o o o o o Oto o 0 I I I I I I If I I I I O I I I I I I I I I I I I If f I I I I I I I It It Port New York ......................... Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore ......................... Norfolk .......................... Mobile ........................... New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville ....................... San Francisco ...................... Wilmington ........................ Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico Houston .......................... Algonac .......................... St. Louis .. _...................... Piney Point ........................ Totals ........................... I I I If I I I I 0 0 0 O 0 O O '' •'' '' 0 2 7 47 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 22 0 0 82 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 3 0 28 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 15 0 6 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 54 0 0 15 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 8 28 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 22 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 4 2 115 15 30 0 0 16 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 20 0 0 4 0 1 0 '"'"REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 4 5 58 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 2 54 0 0 28 173 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 31 0 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 17 1 0 72 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 21 0 9 0 0 3 0 6 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 56 20 16 74 17 30 301 116 60 0 33 0 0 0 16 0 0 13 0 0 0 4 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Totals All Departments ................ Support SPAD *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. July 1988 I LOG I 7 �Gulf ·convoy American Eagle's Dangerous Voyage Includes Look at Life in the Middle East Being part of a 15-ship convoy in the Persian Gulf was all in a day's work, said Michael Meany, who recently signed off the American Eagle after a six-month stint as chief steward. Still, it got a little hairy at times, especially when the Syrian-flag tanker nearby was under attack from an Iranian frigate. The 15-ship convoy (3 Americanflag, 12 foreign) was part of an effort by the American government to relocate a base from Sudan to Bahrain. The American Eagle had to travel through the Suez Canal down the Nile to get to Sudan. "It was an incredible trip," said Meany, who took pictures of his experiences: the Suez Canal, a picturesque Sudanese marketplace, and most vividly, a helicopter mission onboard the American Eagle. "I'm really glad we had that sealift course at Piney Point,'' said Meany. "Everything wound up being pretty much routine, and we didn't have to use much of our training, but it sure was good to know what to do in case there was a real emergency.'' The warship accompanying the convoy was the Samuel Roberts, said Meany. He became friendly with one of the crewmembers who came onboard, Signalman Serge Kingery, who was on the ill-fated S.S. Stark. During a stop in the Sudan, crewmembers went ashore and visited this marketplace. The Seafarers onboard tht Attttrican Eagle worked closely with its U.S. Navy escorts during tbe Gulf voyage. Here a sailor is transferred back to the escort ship Samuel Roberti via helicopter. Photos by Mike Meany Not every vessel in the Gulf is a commercial or warship. Chief Steward Mike Meany (left) and Chief Cook Brantley Young. 8 I LOG I July 1988 �The U.S. Navy warship Samuel Roberts protected the convoy. GSU Larry Aldries takes a break on deck. A mosque in Bahrain AB F. M. Rose Crewmen from the Roberts come aboard the Eagle. Life along the docks is a world apart from modern American ports. Above, workers find shade for an afternoon break. Below, it takes dozens of workers to move cargo by hand. Chowtime's a welcome break on the Eagle. July 1988 I LOG I 9 �This Bud's for the USNS Navasota by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC I a tough way to earn a cold beer, but the crew of the USNS Navasota recently took advantage of an MSCPAC instruction that allows the consumption of beer while on high-tempo operations in the Indian Ocean. Since early February, the Navasota has been underway supporting ships operating in the waters of the Arabian Sea and those headed for the troubled Persian Gulf. Her performance has drawn praise from units refueled by her, including a personal note to the ship's master, Capt. C. L. Becker, from Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group Three, who said: "Many thanks to you and the outstanding crew of the 'Battle Oiler.' Truly, without you, our operations would not have been possible." T'S After the Navasota completed her first 45 consecutive days at sea operating in the Indian Ocean, the ship held a fantail cookout. In accordance with MSCPAC Instruction 4440.7A, which explains the policy of consuming beer at sea, the crew and military detachment were allowed a maximum of two beers. Navasota personnel had to wait another 45 days at sea before they could enjoy one more cookout with beer. The final event took place in mid-May before the ship returned to Subic Bay in the Philippines. Capt. Becker said both cookouts with beer and soft drinks were a success and a welcome break from the ship's busy operational schedule in the Indian Ocean. Key parts of MSCP AC Instruction 4440. 7 A include the following guidelines for drinking beer at sea: MSCPAC New Briefs. -Chief Cook Calvin Williams, a longtime MSTS and MSCPAC employee, retired in May after 42 years of government service. Williams will always remember his first month of employment with MSTSPAC. A couple of weeks after he was hired in August 1950, he was serving on the hospital ship the USNS Benevolence. when it was struck by another ship and sunk five miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge. Williams stayed afloat in a life preserver for two hours before he was picked up by a rescue boat. After that incident. he wasn•t sure if he wanted to remain with the maritime organization. He finally returned to his Bay Area hotel, only to see it burning to the ground with all hi possessions inside his room. LLWith no money and no clothes, I didn't have a choice about a career after that,•• joked Williams. "I had to stay with MSTS." Williams was joined in a small cer· emony at MSCPAC in May with Nina J. Olsen and Donald L. Gould. Olsen , a computer specialist at MSCPAC , received a pin and certificate for her • • 20 years of government service. Olsen's entire government career has been spent at MSCPAC. Gould, a deck engine machinist, was recognized for his 40 years of government service. After spending a few years in the Navy, Gould joined MSTSPAC in 1951 as a fireman. He spent the next 18 years aboard the USNS Sultan until the troop ship was laid up in 1969. -Comptroller employees Robert Sciba and Eva Lee were named that department's Employee of the Month for April and May, re pectively. Sciba, a five-year MSCPAC purser who ' s served aboard the Mispi/lion, Ponchatoula, Passumpsic , Mizar and Mercy, was praised for training new junior purser candidates in "real" purser situations. Ms. Lee, a fiscal accountant. was selected for Comptroller Employee of the Month because of her quality work performance, her pleasant manner and her willingness to assist ashore and afloat customers. -Capt. Nathan E. Smith, who served as temporary master aboard the USNS Joining in a small retirement ceremony at MSCPAC are (I. tor.) George Grier, Capt. W.T. Dannheim, Calvin Williams and Donald Gould. 10 I LOG I July 1988 USNS Navasota • The instruction applies only to MSCPAC vessels operating in the Indian Ocean. • Before a ship departs for Indian Ocean operations, the beer is purchased from a Navy exchange. The amount of beer purchased depends on the ship's complement and the 45 day increments of the underway schedule. • Beer is issued only after the ship has accumulated 45 consecutive days at sea and is not scheduled to arrive in a liberty port prior to 50 days at sea. • Only two beers per person will be issued during "Beer Call." Beer is not allowed to be traded or sold among crewmembers. A list is used to record all beer issues . • Issuance of beer at sea is normally accompanied with a cookout or barbecue. Beer is opened when issued. Canned soft drinks are made available to non-beer drinkers. Kilauea while the ship was deployed to the Indian Ocean from October to January, received a Special Act award from MSCPAC in recognition of his outstanding performance aboard the ammunition ship. During the Kilauea 's Indian Ocean voyage, the ship's air operations moved 2,078 passengers, 780 tons of freight and 389,905 pounds of mail without a single accident or incident. The Kilauea and HELSUPPRON FIVE DET FOUR received Battle Group Alpha's "Most Valuable Player" award during the ship's deployment. Capt. Smith was at MSCPAC headquarters in early June to receive his Special Act award and a $1,500 check for his superb performance aboard the Kilauea. engraved MSCPAC plaque and 72 hours of special liberty. -MSCPAC's Sailor of the Quarter for afloat and ashore billets (January-March 1988) was announced recently by Capt. W. T. Dannheim , USN , COMSCPAC. ETI John Gemmell of the USNS Passumpsic was recognized for his revitalization of an undermanned electronics shop. Through Gemmel's training of work center personnel to get them thoroughly familiarized with shipboard systems, the Passumpsic was prepared for a high level of operational readiness. RM2 Cynthia L. Hughes was named the ashore SOQ for her outstanding performance of duty while serving as communications leading petty officer and NWPL custodian at MSCP AC. Her knowledge of the NWPL enabled her to assist in the establishment of several military department libraries. Both sailors received a certificate of achievement, an -The second annual MSCPAC golf tournament was held in Alameda June I. Low gross winner was Lt. Rod Linville who shot an even par 71. Low gross runnerup was Bob Borden with a 74 . Linville also captured low net honors. His l I handicap gave him a net 60. Low net runnerup Was Capt. Harry Lara, the former MSCPAC transportation chief, with a 61. -MSCPAC staffer George Bruno, head of the tanker branch and a Naval reserve captain in command of MSCO Concord 220, participated in the Navy's physical readiness test in early June and showed why he's getting better with age. Bruno , 46, surpassed the " Outstanding Level" for 17-19 year-olds males, the highest mark on the physical readiness test. He completed 96 situps, 73 pushups and ran 1.5 miles in 11 minutes. -Chief Engineer Steve W. Cox, a 27year federal employee, died May 22 after a bout with cancer. Cox, 60, is survived by his wife, Anita, who resides in Incline ViJlage, Nevada. -Utilityman John J. Wilson, with three years of federal service, suffered a stroke aboard the USNS Ponchatoula and died May 22. Wilson, 69, is survived by his two children. -AB Earl W. Sandidge Jr., a 30-year federal employee, drowned near Norfolk, Va., on April 14. Sandidge, 58, was last assigned to the USNS Zeus. He is survived by his two children. �MSCPAC On Exhibit in Oakland Labor Briefs JOSLIN, Ill. (PAl)-IBP, Inc. agreed to recognize the Food and Commercial Workers as the representative of l, 700 workers at IBP's meatprocessing plant here after the Illinois Labor Dept. said a majority of workers had signed union authorization cards. UFCW President William H. Wynn expressed hope that IBP' s acceptance of the card check rather than forcing a more time-consuming election process "heralds the start of an improved relationship between the union and IBP, built on mutual cooperation and understanding and benefiting both the workers and the company.'' The UFCW aJso represents 2,800 workers at IBP's Dakota City, Neb., plant. ..... A 20-foot MSC container which displayed captioned photos telling the story about the Military Sealift Command was used at two separate events in May. Hundreds of people attending Oakland's World Trade and Maritime Day on May 21 took a look inside the van and left with a colorful MSC poster. In the spirit of the Unified Transportation Command, MSCPAC shared space inside the container with MTMCWA. Earlier in the week, the same display was used at the National Defense Transportation Association's symposium held at the Presidio in San Francisco. FORT COLLINS, Colo. (PAl)-Workers at Anheuser-Busch's new brewery here voted 222 to 53 for a union shop. The Teamsters said the victory was particularly rewarding because Colorado is a right-to-work state. Colorado is the only right-to-work state in the nation that allows a union shop when employees under contract approve it by a 75 percent margin. AnheuserBusch recognized the IBT as bargaining agent in February 1988 after the union provided proof that a majority of the workers sought its representation. Personals Mike Bullen Please contact John Thompson-bosun, USNS Antares, Sealift Terminal, 9810 August Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. 32226. Cecil Ayers Perry Ellis would like to get in touch with you. Please write him at P.O. Box 123201, Ridglea Post Office, Fort Worth, Texas 76121. Raymond Hill MADRID, Spain (PAl)-The International Metalworkers' Federation OMF) Central Committee meeting here expressed support for the striking Inter- Raymond Hill would like to hear from any of his seafaring friends. Please write to him at Route 3, Box 4444, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. national Jai-Alai Players Association, Jack Sommers the Auto Workers' "'Washington Re- Please contact an old shipmate, James Peterson, at 1483 Judson Way, Chula Vista, Calif. 92011. port" said. The IJAPA voted to affiliate with the UAW in June after striking eight companies in Florida, Connecticut and Rhode Island in midApril. The UAW said unfair labor pradic;es against the players have included threatening Basques with the loss of their visa status and return airline tickets to Spain. About 70 percent of the UAW-represented Jai Alai players come from the Basque country. WASHINGTON (PAl}-The AFL-CIO Industrial Union Dept. 's Committee on Pension and Benefit Fund Policy has commissioned a study of benefits in the 21st century. Clothing and Textile Workers President Jack Sheinkman, who chairs the committee, said the study will be directed by Howard Young, an actuary who recently retired from the Auto Workers and now teaches at the University of Michigan. The study will focus on the impact of political, population and other changes on benefit structures and needs as the proportion of Americans over age 65 greatly expands in the next century. WASHINGTON (PAl)-The Associated Clerical, Office, Laboratory and Technical Staff of the University of Maine (ACSUM), a National Education Association affiliate, won $2.7 million in pay equity raises for most of the 1,000 clerical workers at the university. After an ACS UM study demonstrated sex and race bias in the university's job classification system, the employees worked with the university administration to develop a bias-free system with pay equity raises that will be implemented this summer. Are You M·ssing lmpo ant Mail? 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(Signed)------------------ -----------------------------------------------------------~ July 1988ILOGI11 �Where to Find WW II Vets Information The Veteran's Administration has issued the following list of agencies and their addresses for WW II merchant marine veterans seeking disability compensation and medical benefits for service-connected injuries and illnesses. Records of merchant seamen trained by the U.S. Maritime Service. Requests for information should include the name the seaman used during training, date of birth, and social security number. Write: National Personnel Records Center Civilian Records Branch 111 Winnebago Street St. Louis, MO 63118 Information Sources for World War II Merchant Seamen Seeking Benefits and Services from the Veterans Administration for Service-Connected or Service-Aggravated Injuries or Illnesses. The Veterans Administration (VA) may pay disability compensation and provide medical services to World War II merchant seamen with veterans status under Public Law 95-202. Merchant seamen must be able to document their claim for compensation by providing substantiating information. The following is a list of facilities that maintain merchant seamen records. The records may contain material relevant to a compensation claims case. Medical information on merchant seamen treated at U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals (former marine hospitals). Requests for information should include the name the seaman used as a patient, date of birth, social security number, Z-number, location of hospital where treatment was received, approximate date(s) of treatment, kind of information being requested, how it is to be used and where the information should be sent. If request for information is on behalf of a merchant seaman who is deceased or incompetent, a death certificate or proof of incompetency must be provided. Requester should al o state their relationship to seaman. Write: Health Data Center GWL Hansen's Disease Center Carville, LA 70721 The U.S. Coast Guard has information on specific vessels a merchant seaman may have served on. Requests for information should include u:s. Coast Guard Z-number, date of birth and name the seaman used when sailing. Write: Commandant U.S. Coast Guard (GMVP·l) 2100 Second Street, SW Washington, DC 20593 Academic, medical and training records of seamen who were enrolled as cadets at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Requests for information should include name the seaman used as a cadet, date of birth, social security number and dates of enrollment. Write: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York 11024-1699 Attn: Director of External Affairs Attn: Director Information on merchant seamen who received medals and decorations. Government files may contain information about the basis for which the medal award was given. Requests for information should include the full name of the seaman, U.S. Coast Guard Z or Book number, and World War II home address. Write: U.S. Department ofTransPQrtation Maritime Administration-MAR 250 Office of Maritime Labor & Training 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington~ DC 20590 Vessel Status Cards that identify vessels owned or operated by the War Shipping Administration (WSA) and articles of vessels owned or controlled by WSA that suffered war damage may be available at Maritime Administration. Requests for information should include the name of the vessel. Write: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration-MAR 573 Chief, Division of Statistics 400 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20590 Attn; Seamen Awards Seafarer. International Union of North Amcnca. AFL-CIO July 1988 LccJJlalivc . lldmini>trativc Dnd Regulatory Happening< (Continued from Page 32.) differential subsidy funds for 12 foreign-built container vessels. The bill is ''vitally necessary if the U.S. merchant marine is to be competitive for the essential trades of the United States," said Inouye, who noted that the bill would not hurt other U.S. liner operators nor would it affect e.xisting cargo preference laws. It is not, he emphasized. a substitute for reform of the liner subsidy program. Minimum Wage The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1988 later on this month. The legislation would raise the minimum wage to $4.55 in three stages by 1991. The minimum wage has remained static since 1981 while inflation has increased dramatically. "It is only fair that this legislation be passed," said SIU's Sacco. "The SIU strenuously opposes any move to weaken the bill through the passage of amendments authorizing a sub-minimum youth wage.'' 12/LOG/July 1988 Procedure and Charter Bill The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has been holding hearings on H.R. 4662, which would authorize the federal government to build vessels for charter to private industry. The legislation has divided the maritime industry. Some operators feel that it could give the industry a badlyneeded boost in the arm. Others are convinced that it would upset the domestic trades. Sewace Sludge At the very same moment that seg, ments of the maritime industry were celebrating passage of a bill clarifying the Jones Act to include the transportation of sewage sludge, legislation outlawing the carriage of such products was being introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The SIU has strongly backed enactment of the Sewage Sludge bill. The Union also felt that there was a tremendous opportunity for growth in the industry. In addition, the legislation marked the first time that the Jones Act was unequivacably applied to the 200 mile exclusive economic zone. Trade Bill Prospects for passage of a trade bill picked up dramatically when Democrats in the House and Senate decided to introduce a separate piece of legislation dealing with the issue of plant closings. Most Democrats, as well as the labor movement and many local governments, remain committed to the concept of plant closing legislation. The political reality, however, is that the Democrats can't muster the necessary two-thirds vote to override President Reagan's veto of the Omnibus Trade Bill. By separating the two bills, Democratic leaders are convinced that they can win the necessary two or three votes needed from Republican lawmakers who face difficult re-election campaigns this year and who won't be on record as opposing plant closing legislation. The stripped down trade bill contains several items of interest to the maritime industry, including one which would enhance the powers of the Federal Maritime Commissioner to pursue matters involving unfair trade against American shipping companies. Unfortunately, the legislation does not contain an auto-carriage provision, which was deleted injoint conference. And it does not contain a ban on the export of refined Alaskan oil, which was dropped in the unsuccessful attempt to gain the three votes needed to override the president's veto in the Senate. �Frank Drozak Is Dead at 60 F rank Drozak, the tenacious, twofisted bosun who led the Seafarers Union during one of maritime's most tumultuous periods, died of cancer at his home in Alexandria, Va. on June 11, 1988. He was 60 years old. Drozak was buried in a simple ceremony at Seafarers Haven, a cemetery for seamen which he had built across the river from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He now rests alongside such friends and co-workers as Frank Mongelli, E.B. "Mac" McAuley, Jimmy Golder and Bob Vahey. "Piney Point was his port, his safe haven," said SIU SecretaryTreasurer Joe DiGiorgio in a moving graveside eulogy. "Frank Drozak's leadership, compassion and guidance will be sorely missed," said Mike Sac.co, who was sworn in as president of the SIU after a unanimous vote of the Union's executive board on June 15. HHis death will leave an immense void in the maritime industry," said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. "We are better and thi5 labor movement is strong because he came among us, 11 AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue said in his heartfelt eulogy during final service~ at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. "I am sure that Frank Drozak will take his place among such figures as Paul Hall, Joe Curran and Harry Lundeberg," said Shannon Wall, executive vice president of District 1-NMU. "Maritime has lost one of its own," said Rep. Helen Bentley (D-Md.) in a statement included in the Congressional Frank Drozak Record. "Frank's death brings sorrow to trade unionists around the world, at sea and ashore," said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. "He will be remembered by the national leaders who relied on his counsel, as well as by union members in every craft whom Frank helped rescue in a thousand strike emergencies." uring his eight years as SIU president, Frank Drozak was a leading spokesman for workers' rights. He opposed the administration's repeated attempts to cut federal spending for maritime and social programs, saying that this would weaken this nation's sealift capability and create a two-tiered society of haves and have-nots. His agenda was shaped by an historical accident. He asswned office during D the 1980 presidential campaign. He died just as the Reagan "Revolution" was winding down, when the shipping industry was still mired in a decade-long depression. Under Drozak's stewardship, the SIU was able to sign up hundreds of new jobs for its members in the military sector, expand membership services through the implementation of innovative programs and upgrade its training and educational facilities in Piney Point. These accomplishments occurred during a time when the American-flag merchant marine had declined by more than one-third, from 600 vessels in 1980 to 360 today. Institutions like U.S. Lines and the National Maritime Council, which many in the maritime industry thought would last forever, have simply ceased to exist. nder Drozak's stewardship, "the SIU operated a formidable political apparatus,'' wrote Robert F. Morison in The Journal of Commerce. "The Seafarers, small in number compared to the other national unions, ~onsistently U - continued next page With Joan lngrao, exqcutive necretary-treaaurer of the AFL-CIO Mmitimo At the Democratic National Committee's Platfonn Committee in January 1980 urging a commitment to a strong national maritime :policy. Trades Department, one of his mentors, his strongest ally in tho labor movement, and a close friend. In Nicaragua in 1982 meeting with l~bor leaders and pledging support for a free and democratic trade union movement in Central America. Special Section At the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in 1984 urging national support for ailing U.S~flag merchant marine. July 1988 / SEAFARERS LOG/ 13 �What They Are Saying... rank Drozak guided the Maritime Trades Department through eight of the most difficult years we have ever encountered. He never wavered from our true course of bringing a better life to working people through the trade union movement. He was particularly effective in the legislative and political fields, which are so vital to the MID and its 44 affiliated unions. Time and again his testimony was instrumental in convincing Congress of the rightness of our cause. His contributions to the MID, as well as the entire labor movement, will long be remembered. -Jean Ingrao, Executive Secretary-Treasurer F Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO ranked high on the list in dollars donated to congressional and presidential campaigns." Because of this, the SIU played an important role in preserving the ban on the export of Alaskan oil and in fighting back repeated attempts to weaken the Jones Act. Drozak was considered one of the architects of the Cargo Preference Compromise of 1985, which preserved the P .L. 480 program in the face of fierce attacks from agricultural groups. As a result, American-flag cargo preference With Riley Regan of the National lrultitute on Alcoholiam At the SIU-SJ)Omored seminar on alcohol nddietton mid treatment at Piney Point in February 19'76. requirements for certain kinds of government-impelled cargoes were raised from 50 to 75 percent, safe-guarding thousands of jobs for American seamen and shoreside workers. During the last two years of his life, Drozak was instrumental in forging coalitions to remove transportation from the provisions of the Canada Free Trade Agreement, in fighting for a Trade Bill that would give American shipping companies equal access to foreign markets and in speaking out against attacks on the integrity of the American registry, most notably, the reflagging of 11 Kuwaiti tankers. rozak was a vice president of the AFL-CIO and a valued member of the Federation's ex· ecutive council. He was also head of the 8.5 million member Maritime Trades Department. He was only the third person to head the Seafarers International Unio11 of North America, following two legendary leaders, Harry Lundcberg and Paul Hall. He was ~lso president of two SIUNA D With Mrs. Harry Lundeberg and west coast maritime labor leaders Paul Dempster, SUP president and Ed Turner, former president of the Marine Cooks and Stewards at the rededication of the memorials to Lundeberg and Andrew Fureseth in San Francisco in March 1981. affiliates - this Union, the SIUAGLIWD, and the United Industrial Workers Union, which represents workers in a diverse number of fields, from the service and industrial sectors to transportation, government, fish canning and steel. In his various capacities, he was an ardent spokesman for working people both here and abroad. At the request of AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, he traveled extensively to other cowitries Nicaragua, Australia, Zimbabwe, among others. He was a member of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, the Coalition Against Apartheid and the United Way. He received a life achievement award from Histadrut, the Israeli organization. As president of the MTD, Drozak led a successful 11-year fight to gain recognition for the role that American seamen played in World War II. He worked tirelessly for ratification of ILO Convention 147, which set minimum international standards for seamen. It was the first ILO convention to be signed by the United States in more than 35 years. He was a leading spokesman for the fishing and fish processing industry. He helped reorganize the Atlantic Fisher- With national labor leaders at the White House for a briefing by President Ronald Reagan in July 1981. With Presidential candidate Walter Mondale at SIU headquarters in August 1984. With President Jinuny Carter on the White House lawn in the Summer of 1980. 14 /SEAFARERS LOG/ .July 1988 Special Section �With NMU President Shannon Wall at SIU-sponsored unity meeting in Miami Beach in February 1982. men,s Union in New Bedford, incorporating it directly into the SIU He led a long and bitter strike in New Bedford to protect the rights of the newly-reorganized fishermen there. At the same time, he worked with allies in Congress to try to resolve thorny problems relating to vessel safety, liability insurance, and fishing rights on the Grand Banks. He strenuously opposed attempts by tug and barge companies which tried to deprive certain groups of workers of their legitimate right of union representation by unilaterally reclassifying them as supervisory personnel. He worked for passage of a port development bill to stimulate activity in the dredging industry and opposed the imposition of user fees, which he viewed as posing a serious threat to the economic health of the inland waterways industry. He worked to enact legislation to reduce the burdensome requirements heaped on the maritime industry, which is regulated by more than 75 federal agencies. At the same time, he opposed the administration's broader policy of deregulation, saying that it would lead to a breakdown of safety standards in the transportation industry. With SUP President Paul Dempster, left, and Marine Firemen President Whitey Disley at a San Francisco Port Council meeting in April 1984. With upgrading Seafarers at rozak was a strong proponent of grassroots political activity. During one battle to save the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, he flooded Capitol Hill with dozens of whitecapped seamen who made unannounced visits to their elected representatives. He was constantly seeking new ways to bring labor's message to the public at large. It was a message he had spent his whole life trying to communicate. D e started his career in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He was one of four children. Both he and his twin brother Paul sought to escape the poverty of Coy, Ala. by going to sea in the waning days of World War II. Drozak joined the SIU in its first decade of existence, when Paul Hall, then director of organizing, was in the process of transforming the Union into one of the most powerful forces on the waterfront. Drozak upgraded to bosun, the highest unlicensed rating in the deck department. He participated in many of the Union's early beefs, including the Isthmian and Cities Service organizing campaigns. He caught the attention of Cal Tanner, then port agent in Mobile, who assigned him to the shore gang in that port. From then on, it was a steady rise through the ranks of the SIU. In 1959 he came to New York as acting port agent. In 1962, at the request of SIU President Paul Hall, he headed the H SHLSS in April 1979, where he was keynote speaker at the launching of the SIU's industrial relations program. SIU's fight against the Teamsters in the port of Philadelphia. The Teamsters had just been expelled from the AFL-CIO by George Meany. SIU head Paul Hall was in the forefront of the fight to prevent the Teamsters from developing a lock on the transportation industry through raids on unions affiliated with the APL-CI 0. Steve "Blackie,, Cardullo, national director of the SIU-affiliated United Industrial Workers Union, had just gone over to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, taking six other UIW and SIU officials with him. Drozak and a team of SIU stalwarts spent months sleeping on the floor of the Philadelphia hall and walkiilg picket lines. They were exposed to the daily threat of physical violence. They persevered, and as a result of their efforts, hundreds of industrial workers in the port of Philadelphia remained covered by SIU/UIW contracts. In 1963, Drozak briefly headed the Union's lifeboat training program in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was named Philadel- - continued on next page With the recertified Bosuns at SIU headquarters in October 1984 in one of his continuing dialogues with the membership. Special Section July 1988 I SEAFARERS LOG I 15 �phia port agent in 1964. In 1965 he went out to the West Coast to oversee the Union's Vietnam sealift, where he developed a program to insure qualified crewing of SIU-contracted vessels. His experiences during this vital period in our nation's history was to lead to a lifelong commitment to developing procedures to enhance the SIU's manpower system. "It doesn't make a difr ~rence if we have the contract," he would often say. "If we can't man the vessels, then we won't get the jobs." n 1972 he moved to SIU headquarters, then in Brooklyn, where he became vice president in charge of contracts. His close personal relationship with SIU President Paul Hall continued to grow. He assumed many of the day-to-day duties of running the Union, which freed Hall to work on a national and international level. One of the reasons why Hall had called Drozak to headquarters was ·that he had suffered a near-fatal heart attack two years before. Though Hall fully recovered from that ordeal, he was determined that nothing should interfere with the smooth operation of the SIU, not even his own death. When Dro7.ak fell ill in 1988, he was to repeat this process by calling SIU Vice President Mike Sacco to I What They Are Saying... he passing of Frank Drozak is a great loss to the Seafarers International Union of North America, to all of its members in the seafaring, fishing and allied trades and to the trade union movement generally. We will remember Frank with gratitude for his unswerving efforts to call attention to the need for preserving this nation's maritime capability and for his constant search for ways and means to protect and expand job opportunities for his union's membership. Frank assumed the leadership of our union in a most difficult period, one in which U.S. shipping declined as a result of abandonment by the Carter and Reagan administrations. He recognized that the changing character of world shipping required recognition of the need for the industry to be competitive--a not always popular stance but a courageous and honest one. T - Mike Sacco, President Seafarers International Union of North America Washington to coordinate the activities of headquarters and the ports. In his capacity as vice president of the SIU, Drozak attracted nationwide attention for his efforts to mobilize support for the re-opening of the Seatrain Shipyard in Brooklyn. Robert Blackwell, former head of the Maritime Administration, ranked this as one of Drozak's "most remarkable accomplishments." In 1978 Drozak's brother Paul, who had led the fight to sign up workers in the tug and barge industry, died of cancer at the age of 50. Later, as president of the SIU, Frank Drozak would fight to preserve his brother's lega~y when tug and barge companies like ACBL, Dixie and SONAT Marine tried to rid themselves of union workers. When SIU President Paul Hall was felled by an inoperable brain tumor in 1979, Drozak gave this Union a strong presence during a potentially troubling period. Because of their close relationship, there was a smooth transition. Drozak immediately stepped in for Hall on the national level. Within months, he was playing a leading role in securing support for Jimmy Carter, who during his tenure as president had demonstrated a strong. commitment to the maritime industry. Among other things, Carter had come out in support of a cargo preference bill, signed into law legislation redocumenting the S.S. Independence under the American flag, consistently backed a healthy maritime budget, established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act with "man-American" provisions intact and worked hard for the enactment of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act art er lost the 1980 election to Reagan by a substantial margin, in large part because of a sense national frustration brought on by the Iranian hostage crisis. Control of the Senate passed to the Republican Party for the first time in more than 20 years. The combination of these two events helped pave the way for the socalled Reagan "Revolution," which transformed the face of American politics during the early part of the decade and which had profound implications for American seamen. The entire labor movement was faced with a new environment distinctly unfavorable to the interests of the working people. Federal programs which had promoted numerous American industries and provided a minimum safety net for millions of American workers C Explaining the need for a Fair Trade policy to a young citizen during hearings on U.S.-Japan bilateral agreements. Speaking at Maritime Day memorial services in Washinaton. D.C. in May 1980. With MEBA-2 President Ray McKay, SIU of Canada President Gralewicz and SIU of Canada Executive Secretary Andrew Boyle at a meeting of the ILO Maritime Commission in Geneva in October 1984. 16 I SEAFARERS LOG I .July 1988 Leading the Seafarers on a march to support the United Mine Workers in Washington, D.C. in May 1980. Special Section �Participating at maritime meetings of the International Labor Organization in Geneva in the Summex- of 1984 with Ake Selander, deputy secretary general of the International TransportV\Torkers Federation. were axed. The National Labor Relations Board was packed with conservative appointees, which made it impossible for workers to receive an impartial hearing. Maritime, like many other American industries, was hard hit. The Construction Differential Subsidy Program died. In addition, the administration tried to gut the Title XI Loan Guarantee Mortgage Program and the Capital Construction Fund. The USPHS hospital system, which for 200 years had provided seamen with quality medical care, was shut down. Under Drozak's direction, the Union looked into imaginative ways to effect savings within the Seafarers Welfare Plans without having to cut back on the benefits provided seamen. In New Orleans Seattle, for example, a preferred provider program was set up which guaranteed seamen in those ports better medical coverage for less money. From the moment he took office, Drozak was aware that the maritime industry was faced with a grim prospect for the future. The shipping boom of the '70s, which grew from the Vietnam War and was nurtured by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, was nearing an end. A depression in the oil industry and an explosion of corporate takeovers would soon create a desperate situation in the tug and barge industry as well. In the early part of the decade, before the scope of the Reagan "Revolution" became truly known, Drozak lobbied for a plan to revive the near-moribund bulk trade. He called on Congress to enact the Boggs Bulk Bill, which would have set aside a certain percentage of bulk products for American-flag carriers. The Reagan administration strenuously opposed this bill as well as other efforts to stimulate the bulk trade. It dismantled existing programs aimed at stimulating domestic coal production and tried to discourage the use of bilateral trade agreements. Drozak also moved to revitalize the passenger vessel industry, which the Carter administration had helped to resurrect. He was successful in enacting legislation to reflag the S.S. Constitution, thereby creating several hundred more jobs for SIU seamen. In addition, the tax code was revised to allow the deduction of expenses incurred on shipboard conventions. Disunity in the maritime industry, however, prevented passage of legislation which would have added more passenger vessels to the American registry. Lack of unity was also a major stumbling in the enactment of a new liner subsidy reform program. - continued next page and With SIU President Paul Hall, Johnny Yarmola and Bob Vahey at the AFL-CIO Convention in May 1976. With other members of the Nationwide Coordinating Committee in Washington in .June 1968. It was his first national political involvement. At right is former SIU legislative representative Phil Carlip. With NMU Vice President Mel Barisic and IIA President Teddy Gleason at Maritime Day ceremonies in New York in May t 976. Special Section Being installed (4th from left) as a vice president of the SIUNA at the Union's 12th Convention in 1965. .July 1988 I SEAFARERS LOG / 17_ �Eulogy In a lighter moment with his wife, Marianne (top photo) and best friends Ray and Dolly McKay. At a meeting of the MTD Executive Board in February 1982 (bottom photo). hile fighting to protect his members from jurisdictional attacks by other unions, especially the licensed ones, Droza.k was determined to narrow whatever differences he could. Albert E. May, executive director of the United Shipowners of America, said that lithe big thing Frank did in Washington was to pull everyone together. That's something he'll be W remembered for," Drozak sought to extend that sense of unity to its logical conclusion. The ILA rejoined the Maritime Trades Department in 1981, and the Military Sealift Transport Union merged with the SIU in 1982. Merger talks with the NMU were entered into in 1986. When these talks fell apart because of the NMU's insistence that the A&G District break its formal ties with the other affiliates of the SIUNA, Drozak responded by forming the Seafarers Maritime Union. His goal always was to promote and protect the job security of the membership of the SIU. uilding upon the legacy of Paul Hall, he made education a priority. During his tenure as president, the SHI.SS instituted a new associate arts program and expanded the alcoholic rehabilitation center to include treatment for drug addiction. Sophisticated new equipment like the Haaglund Crane and a bridge simulator were installed. The Army and Navy and other groups started to train at the school. In his speeches, columns and taped messages, Drozak urged our members to B 18 / am standing in today for Lane Kirkland, who would certainly be here if he could to say farewell to a friend and colleague who was also a fellow seaman, and to express more eloquently than I, his affection for Frank and his deep sympathy to Marianne, to the other members of Frank's family, and to the union and the sailors he served. Lane once remarked that the brotherhood of the sea rests on a deep understanding of the basic facts of life that also underlie trade unionism. Seamen understand more readily than others, he said, how much human beings have to depend on each other; they see in their daily life how each member of the crew is responsible to some degree for the lives of his shipmates, the safety of the vessel and the success of the voyage. Nobody ever had a more highly developed sense of the brotherhood of the sea than Frank Drozak. He learned in his teens, shipping out in time of war, that all of us are in the same boat and that the only way to keep it afloat and on course is to make it sea worthy for all. He carried that view ashore with him when he began his career of service to his fellow Seafarers. He extended it, as he grew in experience and responsibility, to include workers in every craft and trade and all the members of our society, the whole family of man. It is a credit to the members of the Seafarers International Union that they keep electing leaders like Frank Drozak - and Paul Hall and Harry Lundeberg and Andrew Furuseth-who are determined never to permit this organization to become an exclusive little parish, but to make it as inclusive as possible, to keep it right in the center of the channel of trade unionism, and to make it a force for strengthening democracy throughout the land. One expression of that determination is this Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which is not merely one of the finest trade schools in any industry, but a rescue operation that gives youngsters from city ghettos and rural backwaters a chance to learn and to become full-fledged participants in this society. This school and those opportunities were among the abiding prides and passions of Frank's life. Another expression of that determination to keep the SIU a strong, central, trade union force, is the unfailing support that this Union's officers and members give to the work of the labor movement as a whole, from the highest councils of leadership to the loneliest picket lines. I recall no plea for help, at the local, state, national or international level that didn't have Frank's and the SIU's quick response. And I know of no union that has devoted more of its resources, or used them more effectively, in labor's legislative and political campaigns - and in that, as in everything they shared, Frank and Marianne were clearly an effective team. In all areas of trade union activity, because of the quality of its leaders and the solidarity of its members, the SIU has exerted influence far beyond its apparent strength, and I have no doubt that that will continue. This is an institution that was built for long hauls and heavy weather, and each of its leaders has strengthened it and left behind leadership capable of taking the helm. Frank Drozak was a dear and strong voice on the AFL-CIO Executive Council and its committees not just on maritime issues (though surely he was clear on those) but equally on matters of defense policy, international affairs, economic policy, trade, organizing, pension investment, and a host of other concerns. In the International Transport Federaton and at the ILO, he was a voice for America and for American seamen within the world fraternity of sailors, and in our AFL-CIO Ad Hoc Maritime Committee he worked with his fellow maritime leaders to try to find unity of action. Frank always called it the Ham Hock Committee. He was by any measure a leader--tough, energetic and hard- working, and a staunch ally of every friend of working people. He'll be sorely missed on our Executive Council, in the Maritime Trades Department, in this great Union and throughout this trade union movement. But we are better and this movement is stronger because he came among us. - Thomas R. Donohue I AFL-CIO Secretary- Treasurer upgrade their skills. In order to make upgrading more palatable, he improved the facilities at the Seafarers Harry Lundcberg School. A beautiful new hotel and recreation center was built. So was a new library and a museum to house the records of our Union's rich history. Lectures were videotaped and piped into the students' rooms, so that they could more readily absorb the material they had to learn. Conscious of the fact that the Reagan administration was cutting back benefits for American workers, Drozak toiled to pick up the slack. Among other things, he implemented a new program to house pensioners at Piney Point. Shortly after taking over the helm of the SIU, Drozak took steps to improve services to the members. He relocated the headquarters building to Camp Springs, Md. He completely computerized the Union's records. Not only SEAFARERS LOG I July 1988 did this facilitate the processing of claims, but it laid the foundation for a stronger, more efficient Manpower and Shipping department. t was Drozak's belief that the problems facing the American maritime industry were part of a larger problem. He felt that the international trading system was inherently unfair and that something needed to be done to protect the security of American workers. He called on Congress and the administration to enact an industrial policy. If they didn't, he predicted a mass exodus of jobs overseas. All that American workers would be left with, he said, were "Mickey Mouse jobs in places like McDonald's paying minimum wage rates." The prototype for this, he said, was the formulation of the Effective U.S. I Control Doctrine, which decimated the American-flag merchant marine and jeopardized the fleets of our NATO allies. He was one of the authors of an historic study calling for the reorganization of the American labor movement: "The Changing Situation of American Workers and Their Unions." Acting on the recommendations contained in the report, he made a concerted effort to beef up the Union's organizing department. During his long career in the maritime industry he had witnessed firsthand drastic changes in automation and technology. Unless the SIU and the members of the Union adapted to the rapid changes that were engulfing the industry, he said, they would be left behind. Absent help from the federal government, he believed that the only avenue Special Section �... With AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Donahue at his election to the AFL-CIO Executive Council in November 1981. At one of the SIU Crews Conferences at Piney Point in 1975. With Stephen Leslie on his election as president of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, in February 1980. on a hospital ship only to declare itself the winner. There was a widespread feeling in the private sector that the procurement process had not been conducted properly. Marine Transport Lines, an NMU-contracted company, filed suit on this issue. Drozak joined others in the maritime industry in calling for a reform of the procurement process. open for growth was in the mi1itary sec· to.r. He .rcpc"tcdly Q!kd on the kderal government to contract work out to the private sector. This would have a threefold effect, he said. le would ina-ease the sealift capability of this wuntry by securing an adcquatdy·sizcd pool of skilled mariners. It would save the American taxpaye.rs hundreds of millions of dollars. And it would save che AmericanOag merchant marine. R ed Campbell, vi~ president in charge of contracts, said, uFrank Drozak's enduring legacy is chat he enabled chis Union to stay afloat during one of the darkest periods in the history of the maritime industry. The United States is quickly approaching the point whe.re it will have co decide if it wants a mer- he turning point came in 1984, chant fleet capable of meeting its security needs. n This same conclusion was reached by the Commission on Merchant Marine when an amendment attached to the Department of Defense authorizations bill mandated that the Military Sealift Command go through an A-76 bidding process. As a result of this, the Union was able to sign up hundreds of new jobs on more than 70 military vessels. It was a slow process, made possible by the high quality of SIU crews. In 1984, for example, an SIU crew onboard the Southem Cross made a strong impression on the military, earning a letter and Defense, which recently released a seven-point program aimed to revitalize the maritime industry. "There is a clear and growing danger to the national security," it said, "in the deteriorating condition of America's maritime industries." Echoing a theme that Drozak continually hit upon, the report noted that uThere is today insufficient strategic sealift, both ships and trained personnel, for the United States using only its own resources as required by the defense of commendation for its flawless performance in NATO exercises. Drozak did everything he could co cake advantage of the job opportunities planning assumptions, to execute a · major deployment in contingent operations in a single theater such as South- T that were opening in this area. The SHLSS retooled its curriculum to include a sealift course incorporating training for helicopter operations and underway replenishments. New trainees were cross-trained so that they could handle chores onboard deck and in the engine room. Drozak brought management, labor and government together at Sealift conferences, the first of which was held in May 1986 at the SHL5S. One potentially disturbing development occurred late last year when the Military Sealift Command put out a bid Special Section west Asia. Without decisive action the situation will worsen substantially by the year2000. "Major government effort is urgently required, indeed overdue, to revise our national objectives, policies and commitments in order to reverse the decline of the maritime industry." "There is a great deal of irony in the timing of Frank Drozak's death," said SIU Vice President George McCartney. "The man who did so much to promote the interests of merchant seamen through political action will not be around for what will probably be the most important election in the history of the maritime industry." "Whatever administration replaces this one will almost certainly decide the fate of the American-flag merchant marine," said Joe Sacco, executive vice president of the SIU. - continued next page Speaking at the Metal Trades Department meeting in Anaheim, California in October 1985 with Metal Trades President Paul Burnsky (top photo). With Jack Otero, vice president of the Transportation Communications Union at the AFL-CIO Convention in October 1985 (bottom photo). July 1988 /SEAFARERS LOG/ 19 �At his last Union meeting on April 4, 1988 in Piney Point as he welcomed Mike Sacco aboard as executive vice president. P ...... erhaps the most moving tribute to the memory of Frank Drozak occurred on Maritime Day, several weeks before his death. On the same day the nation was honoring the contributions that American seamen have made to the defense and economic development of this nation, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy unveiled a study which called for the elimination of all federal subsidies to the American-flag merchant marine, a development that would doom the maritime industry. The report was denounced by almost all segments of the maritime industry. "It's full of more holes than a well used dart board,» wrote the The I oumal of Commerce in a front page story. The study was unveiled at an all-day seminar. Many of the members of the audience were blunt. "It's categorically bad, amateurish, biased, an undergraduate piece of work and most disappointing," said Admiral Harold E . Shear, former head of the Maritime Administration. For SIU members, the high point of the day came when Andi;ew Gibson, former head of the Maritime Administration and now chairman of Automor, an SIU-contracted company, said that the American Seafarers who crewed his vessels "were the finest in the world, bar none." If that is true, it is because of the vision and determination of one man: Frank Drozak, who kept alive the legacy handed to him by Paul Hall and Harry Lundeberg. rank Drozak is survived by his wife Marianne Rogers Drozak, a daughter, Sarah Frankie Bell; three grandchildren, one of whom was born just days before his death; a brother David; and a sister, Mary Alice Walraven. F A solemn bles sing 11s he lli laid to ra;t. And a last tribute from an old and trusted friendSIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio. 20 I SEAFARERS LOG I July 1988 Special Section �Dliaes• of Ships Nee•inas BELLATRIX (T·AKR 288), lnterna· tional Marine Carriers), May 20-Chairman Hurmon B. Butts, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Educational Director Alfred Ragas. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although there was some disputed division of wages in the steward department. Because of poor mail service, no communications have been received from headquarters. A motion was made for the company to have sufficient amount of money on hand for draws in all ports and to forward mail to the ship. Members would also like clarification, in writing, as to the maintenance requirements and the 12-hour clause that's in the contract. As it presently stands, the members are confused. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New Orleans, La. GROTON (Apex Marine), May 15Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatch, Educational Director Alan Gard· ner, Deck Delegate Lionel Shaw, Engine Delegate Ricardo Vasquez, Steward Delegate Abduh Azez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Everything is running smoothly aboard the Groton. The ship will pay off in Stapleton, N.Y. on May 18. The chairman stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD to help keep our political activities moving forward. And the secretary urged all members who qualify to attend the upgrading courses at Piney Point to learn new skills-your key to job security. The educational director reminded members to vote this year in the presidential election. He also said that if members know that tMy will M at sea. during tM elections, they should plan ahead to get an absentee Mlll)t. TM erew gave rM steward aM chief cook a vote of thanks for the fine food they. serve. And the steward. in turn. gave a Vl')te l')f tMnt<s tl') tM crew for tMir great cooperation. Next port: Stapleton. N.Y. OMI WABASH (OMI), May 1-Chair· man H. Thrower, Secretary P. Shauger, Deck Delegate J. Cunningham, Engine Delegate G. Venus, Steward Delegate C. F@urtado. No b@@fs or disputed OT r@· ported, although there was some problem with the launch service in Panama and being restricted to the ship there. There is $117 Trom arrival pMls wn1en nas Men given to the captain to put in his safe. There will be a payoff this trip. The repair list will be posted on the board. A request was made for more milk in the night lunch (so that members can have dry cereal at midnight when getting off watch). Next port: Bayway, N.J. OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), May 12-Chairman Errol Pak, Educational Director James Fair. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although there was a question in the engine department regarding earning rest period on weekends and holidays. Is rest period payable on premium days? A Question also was brought up about the sanitary for the crew. A letter from HeadQuarters Rep Carl Peth was read. However. the eaptain has said he will have to dispute any OT claims in lieu of sanitary. The chairman urged all crewmembers to respond to the proposal (March '88 LOG, p. 3) on shipping and registration. He also urged all members to become politically active in this election year. Any information on candidates, registration and volunteer work can be obtained from the field rep at any SIU port. The educational director stressed the importance of upgrading at Piney Point to further job opportunities. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: San Francisco, Calif. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman), May 22-Chairman H. Leake, Secretary G.T. Aquino, Educational Director P. Walker. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $140 in the ship's fund. The bosun stressed how important it is for all jobs aboard a ship to be filled so that the ship does not have to sail short. The amount of money lost in this manner affects all members with regard to benefits and reflects poorly on the Union. The steward read and posted the notice regarding pollution of the seas by ships. Many changes will be made beginning January 1, 1989. No more plastic of any kind may be discharged less than three and often up to 12 miles from shore. This will also include material that floats and any food waste or non bio-degradable products. All members were reminded that this is an election year. "We need the help of any politician who will work for us. If you can give these people even a few hours of your time, they will appreciate it very much." A vote of thanks was given to the stewa.rd department. TM stewa.rci ciepanment, in turn, thanked all hands who helped keep tne rec room. mess room aM pantry clean. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next pM'. Ale><a.nctria. Egypt. SEA·LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land), April 30-Cl'1alrman LE. Watson. Secretary L.A. Lamphere, Educational Director D.L. Struthers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. One man i$ getting off in tM deck department after one relief trip, and th@ r@gular AB is du@ back. Som@ clarifi· cation is needed from the patrolman regarding watchstanders. Payoff will take place upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. There is no snip's fund at present. but it was agreed that a collection . should be taken up for an arrival pool in Yokohama so that money will be available for some new movies. It was mentioned that the vents by the gangway give off a toxic gas and are a health hazard. Something should be done about the problem. Members were asked to be considerate of others aboard ship, and the crew members voted unanimously against national shipping . They want to leave the jobs in the respective ports and not have to compete nationwide. A request was also made to put the photos of the deceased members back in the LOG. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEA.LAND MARINER (Sea-Land), May 2&-Chairman David B. Atkinson, Seeretary Lois v. Ware, Educational Di- To the crewm.embers of the OMI Charger: I want to express my a.eep heartfelt gratitude to a group of professional, q_Uick thinking men who were instrumental in bringing me out of the engine room after the generator explosion on March 25, 1988, in Corpus Christi. I thank God, the doctors of Memorial Medical Center and the crew for me being alive today. All of you who stopped by the hospital Intensive Care Unit and. met W1tn my W1fe an.a father, many thanks for your concern. I would like to hear from you guys. Please drop me a. line. Your Shipmate, Michael wooa.s 9905 woodland Drive Silver Spring, MD 20902 rector A. Bell, Deck Delegate Robert E. McGonagle. No disputed OT. The steward department did have a beef regarding the shortage of soups put onboard, necessitating the chief cook to spend many extra hours making soup. The crew would like to stand on record that they would like the shipping rules to remain as they are-with no national registration. Crewmembers also requested a microwave for the rec. room. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the excellent soup and salad bar and the good menus this voyage. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land), May 8-Chairman B.G. Williams, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director D. Baker. No beefs or disputed OT reported, althoµgh some clarification was requested by the engine department as to the duties of the QMED and DEU on docking and undocking. The chairman said that the crew had taken over the Sea-Land Quality in the shipyard in Vancouver, British Columbia, and it has been a hard job. It's a big ship with a small crew, "but as usual, nothing a good SIU crew cannot handle." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), May 22-Chairman Ulus S. Veach, Secretary J. Gibbons, Educational Director Bruce Smith, Deck Delegate John Wells, Engine Delegate Barry Harris, Steward Delegate W. Watson Ill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $950 in the ship's fund. Funds are being raised to purchase a refrigerator for the crew's quarters and a scale for the exercise room. While passing through Singapore this trip, prices will be checked on these items. The bosun discussed the importance of adhering to safety procedures at all times while working a.Mard ship. He noted that the company had sent out a videotape on the threat oT AIDS aM urgM all to see it. He also reminded members to upgrade their skills at Piney Point. The secretary asked the erew to help in keeping the lounge elean and to help maintain the sanitary condition of the galley. "This is your home away Tram name." The educational director talked about the importance of contributing to SPAD and to the Maritime Defense Fund-to keep jOb$ flowing. A vote of thanks was given to the blackgang for installing the new washer and dryer. A vote of thanks also went to the steward department for a job well done, and for the pool party. The members aboard the Tau· rus ask tl'1at the LOG reinstate the practice of using pictures in the final departures and pensioners sections. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers). May 22-Chairman Robert Whytock, Engine Delegate Richard Groening, Steward Delegate L. Taylor, Secretary Henry Manning. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman noted that everything is running pretty smoothly at this time. The secretary said he would be getting off this trip. "It's been nice sailing with all of you." There is now a refrigerator in the crew lounge for use by all crewmembers. The educational director reminded all eligible members to upgrade. They should fill out the proper forms and send them to the school at Piney Point. The repair list has been filled out, but three months have passed and still a number of repairs haven't been made from last time. The TV and VCR both need repair, and the variety and quality of movies onboard have been poor. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. USNS DUTTON (LSC Marine), May 8-Chairman Frank Coburn, Secretary Tracey McFarlane, Deck Delegate Robert Carson, Engine Delegate Jim Scott, Steward Delegate Michael Baker, Treasurer Bill Ware. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The new Coast Guard ruling on alcohol was received at the last port and was posted on the bulletin board for all to read. The two washing machines for the unlicensed crewmembers should have been fixed in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, but the price was too high and the wiring was different, so they will be fixed in Rio, the next port. A motion was made and seconded to renegotiate the new LSC contract to a fourmonth tour of duty instead of a six-month tour. A question was asked regarding survival suits and why they were no longer in the rooms. The answer was that since the ship is on the equator, the water is warmer. When the ship returns to the 33rd parallel or above, survival suits will again be issued. A number of other questions were askedregarding painting of the lower decks, replacing the door to the generator room to the crew·s lounge and putting a water fountain in the gym room. A motion was made to hold the next meeting in the Navy crew mess. Next port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ALTAIR PATRIOT AMERICAN CORMORANT AMERICAN EAGLE ASPEii CONSTITUTION COVE TRADER FALCON LEADER GOLDEN MONARCH OMI CHARGER OMI MISSOURI PRIDE OF TEXAS ROBERT E. LEE SAii JUAN SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-WO INTEGRITY SEA-LAID LEADER SEA-LAID PERFORMANCE SEA-LAND PRODUCER ULTRAMAR Monthly Membership Meetings Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Port Date Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, August 8 .................... 10:30 New York ............... Tuesday. August 9 ................... 10:30 Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, August 10 ................ 10:30 Baltimore ................ Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 Norfolk ................. Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 Jacksonville .............. Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 Algonac ................. Friday, August 12 .................... 10:30 Houston ................. Monday, August 15 ................... 10:30 New Orleans ............. Tuesday, August 16 .................. 10:30 Mobile .................. Wednesday, August 17 ................ 10:30 San Francisco ............ Thursday, August 18 .................. 10:30 Wilmington .............. Tuesday, August 23 .................. 10:30 Seattle .................. Friday, August 26 .................... 10:30 San Juan ................ Thursday, August 11. ................. 10:30 St. Louis ................ Friday, August 19 .................... 10:30 Honolulu ................ Friday, August 19 .................... 10:30 Duluth .................. Wednesday, August 17 ................ 10:30 Jersey City ............... Wednesday, August 24 ................ 10:30 New Bedford ............. Tuesday, August 23 .................. 10:30 a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. - July 1988 I LOG I 21 - �Safeguard Your Shipping Rights T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your respon- sibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atl~ntic, Gulf, L~lc.es ;md Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The consritution requires a detailed audit by Certified Puhlic Accountants every three months, which are to be suhmineu to the membership by -- the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mcl'r\bers. elected by the membership , makes eKamination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings und iecommenda· tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, Sl'CCific recommendations and separate findings . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. GulL Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in acconlance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates . All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds . SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or :seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Boanl hy certified mail. return receipt requested . The proper address for this is: Angm "Rtd" Camp~ll Chairman, Seafarers Appeab Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times. eirher hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These comrncts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your obligations. such as tiling for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU 22 I LOG I July 1988 NOW YOUR RIGHTS all Union halls. All memhers should ohtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges, trials. etc .. ;i.s well as all other details. then the memher so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal rights in employmt!nt and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no memher may he discrimi· nated against hecause of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin . H any memher feels that he is denied the equal rights to whkh he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111mu1 1111111n1111111n1111111n1111111n1111111111111111n1111111111111111n1111111n1111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi:ial, in your opinion. fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port <igent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Lug has traditionally refr~_ined from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It ha~ al~o refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. I 960. meetings in all constitutional pons. The responsihility for Log policy is vested in an e<litorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union . The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memhcr pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he nrnde without supplying a receipt. or if a memher is required to make a payment um.I is given an official receipt. hut feels that he should not have heen required to make such payment. this should immediately he reporteJ to Union heaJquartcrs. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its ohjects and purposes including. but not limited to. furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD ~y certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member fttls that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately ootify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �In Memoriam • • • F rank Drozak always wanted seafarers to better themselves but realized that their lifestyles and educational needs were unique and required a flexible school setting to meet those needs. Frank believed that the SHLSS was the best way to provide seafarers of all ages with the education they required. He wanted the membership to be professional seafarers and to have the respect which they deserved from the industry. Frank was an innovative planner and a pillar of strength in recommending new courses at the school to enable the Union to provide highly trained and skilled personnel to meet the requirements necessitated by automation and technological changes in the industry. This far-sighted planning enabled the SHLSS to meet the multiple demands of both the commercial and military fleets under SIU contract. To provide top quality vocational training, Frank pushed for the development of new vocational courses to meet industry needs. He also understood and encouraged the tie between vocational and academic education, and took pride in the school's adult education, GED and college programs. Frank continually stressed that education for seafarers was their key to the future. These were more than words to Frank; he put these words into action at SHLSS. --------------- ~~ ~/~ ~~ Frank Drozak and the SHLSS . . . Ken Conklin SHLSS Vice President .& At the microphone, SIU President Frank Drozak welcomed more than I 00 union and university educators to the Annual AFL-CIO Education Conference at the SHLSS on March 18, 1986. At right is Dorothy Shields, AFL-CIO education director. Shown here ftanked by SIU officials, Frank Drozak was present at the 1981 dedication of the SIU's new library and museum named in honor or his late predecessor, Paul Hall. Left to right: Jimmy Mllrtin, Cllrl Peth, Augie Tellez, Jack Caffey, Leon Hall, Tom Glidewell, Jack Allen, Joe Sigler, un· identified, Ed Kelly, Mike Sacco, Frank Drozak, Joe DiGiorgio, Leo Bonser, Ed Turner, George McCartney, Angus "Red" Campbell, Frank Mongelli, Ken Conklin, Buck Mercer. At the Second Annual Sealift Confer· ..... ence in June 1987, Frank Drozak made his point to Capt. Frank Johnson of Strategic Sealift. Lane Kirkland speaking at the 1981 ...... dedication ceremonies. Left to right: Mrs. Hugh Carey, Gov. Hugh Carey (D•N.Y.), Frank Drozak, Lane Kirk· land, Irena Kirkland, Mrs. Paul Hall. July 1988 I LOG I 23 �SHLSS Upgrader Achieves onny Herrera is a man who knows what he wants and then goes after it with gusto! This may sound like the typical line you may hear in a beer commercial, however, it aptly describes this remarkable man and his recent experience here at Piney Point. Sonny, who is from Galveston, Texas, and went through his Bosun Recertification in 1985, recently completed the SHLSS GED (High School Equivalency) course of study. The following interview gives a good insight into Sonny's new experience of being a student and achieving a life-long goal. Q. What motivated you to enter the program? A. Well, you see, I only have an eighth grade education, and I felt a little ashamed about that. Most people nowadays have at least a couple of years of high school behind their belts. Anyway, I thought about it a lot and came to the conclusion that my shame was actually the result of my own pride and my fear of learning. That fear simply disappeared once I really got into the pro- S -"' gram, because here at the school I am with my peers, and the teachers made for a really supportive atmosphere. Q. Has your learning experience been anything at all like you thought it would be? A. At the very beginning there were everal times when I really wanted to back out. It was hard getting used to studying again and I was really having a hard time with the math. But I'm not a quitter. I had something to prove to myself. Eventually it got easier as I progressed. The instructors were very understanding by not giving me any more than they knew I could handle. During my six-week course of study I was surprised at the number of guys who expressed curiosity about the program to me. It was like they wanted to have that knowledge, but were afraid to take the plunge-just like me at first. Q. What is your advice to others who only thought about the possibility of taking the course? A. I'd say go ahead and take it. It's better to at least try than not to do GED student Sonny Herrera (left) listens as instructor Robert Wheeler emphasizes a point in his lesson. anything at all. I found that it raised my self esteem and took away my fear of learning. With that fear gone, I found myself taking an interest in a wider range of things. I was naturally drawn to the library and learned how to find all kinds of information which interested me. With advancing your education, you not only improve yourself as a person, you also improve your everyday skills of math and reading which SH LSS Shows its Colors nder the experienced guidance of SHLSS instructor Casey Taylor. three SHLSS trainees; Ed Ott. Mario Amalfitano and John Morales participated in an SIU/SHLSS Industrial Display tT by the Washington , D.C. Recreation Department during the maritime "Sail-By" which also included the Revolutionary War Sloop Replica Providence and Barquentine Galeza of Philadelphia. These three young and knot-tying demonstration at the men represented the school and the Annual Alexandria (Va.) Waterfront Union in an exemplary fashion. Festival on June 11-12. 1988. The festival, sponsored by the American Red Cross and the American Sail Training Association, drew about 100~000 people over two days. SHL helps you perform better on the job. So, if you are interested, the GED program at the SHLSS is open to all SIU members who do not have a high school diploma. Since the program was developed, more than 2,000 SIU members from ages 16 to 76 have taken the GED exam at the school. Over 90 percent of those students have successfully passed the exam and earned a Maryland State High School Diploma. Proudly representing the SHLSS at the Alexandria Waterfront Festival were, at left, John Morales and, at right, Ed Ott. cour The American Sail Training Asso· ciation (ASTA) sponsors the American Tall Ships through various mar- itime training programs. The trainees demonstrated splicing, various knots and fabricated "bag-o-wrinkk, " a form of sail chafing gear used on square rig ships. They also manned the Capt. Purce, a towboat operated Upgrader Lifeboat 6/7/88 First row, left to right: William Heaton, Luis R. Morales, John A. Morales, Ricky Simien, Beverly A. Lee, Steve Churchya, Ronnie Carson. Second row: Ben Cusic (instructor), Tina C. Terry, William P. lrlbeck, Frank J. LaBruzzo, Daniel J. Crean, Stan Kazmierski, Elias Bonefont. Third row: Reid M. Scheidt, Keil O. Klipfel, Mario Amaltifano. First row, left to right: Miguel Palacios, Gheorghe Savencu, T. Abulenda. Second row: Dave Carpenter, John Sanchez, Martin Ramos, Les Stringer, Mike Vittitow, David Mills, Charles Alston, Bill Tadios. Third row: Chris B. Salvaterra, D. Brinkley, Doug Neubauer, C.A. Gittens, R. Volkart, Philip Howell, Mohsin Ali, P. Durnin, Jr. Canadian Chief Cooks 5/15/88 SMU Lifeboat 6/7/88 Mario Amaltifano, left, and John Morales demonstrate how to make "bag-o-wrinkle" for the amusement of fairgoers. 24 I LOG I July 1988 First row, left to right: Albert Dussault, Lynn Meeks, Cay Manning, Benjamin Berry. Second row: Ben Cusic (instructor), Gary Nagel, Dan Borowski, Fernando Caballero. Front row, left to right: Donald E. Kelly, Joanne Allen, Kathleen Jones, Wayne Fester. Back row: Andree Bouthillier, Adde V. Baer, Felix Kalainikas, Eleonore Bruneau, F. Sally Barton, Claire Forgeron, Rick Sandiford. �1988 Upgrading Course· Schedule Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry July - December 1988 The following is the current course schedwe for July 1988 - December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Progcum. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. Deck Clpgrading Courses Check· In Date Completion Date Able Seaman July 25 September 19 October 31 September 2 October28 December 9 Radar Observer Clnltd. July 18 September 12 November 7 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Course July 29 September 23 November 18 *Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). Lifeboat July 25 August 22 September 19 October 17 November 14 December 12 LNG - (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) Self Study Safety Course SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to ·take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Engine Upgrading Courses August 5 September 2 September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 * Clpon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. Recertification Programs CuurH QM D - Any Rating Check-In Date September 19 Completion Date December 9 Course Steward Recertification Check-In Date July 5 Completion Date August 8 Flreman/Watertender & Oller Refrigeration Systems .Malnt. & op. August 22 October 3 September 30 November 11 Bosuns Recertification September 26 November 7 R.mi~ August 8 September 2 August 1 September 19 September 9 October 26 Containers-Advanced Malnt. Pumproom Maint. & Operations Varia~le Speed DC Drives September 5 Odober 14 Check-In Completion Course Date · Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the .;ourses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equivalency (GED) Eledro-Hydraullc Systems November 7 December 16 Automation November 21 De<=ember 16 Welding November 21 December 16 Hydraull~s October l 7 November 11 Third Asst. Engineer/Steam or Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Steward Opgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Assistant Couk Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office fur starting date)• Cook and Baker Open·ended (Contad Admissions Office for starting date)• Chief cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for. starting date)* Chief Stew•ud Adult Education Courses Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)• •All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Sealift famlliariz:ation at the end of their regular course. July 5 August 29 October 31 August 15 October 10 December 12 July 5 August 29 October 31 August 13 October 7 December 10 Adult Basl<: Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) The Developmental Studies Class (DYS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course June 6 June 24 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafare rs prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check-In Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program August 8 October 17. Completion Date September 30 December 9 July 1988 I LOG I 25 - �.......................................................................................................................................... Seafare rs Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) Date of Birth (Middle) (first) Address Mo.may/Year (Street) (City) Deep Sea Member O Telephone (Zip Code) (State) Inland Waters Member 0 (Area Code) Pacific D Lakes Member 0 If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security# - - - - - - - - - Book # _ _ _ _ _ _ Seniority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces 0 Yes 0 No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: O Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From _______ to Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ (dates attended) No D (if yes, fill in below) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes Cours~(s)Tak~n--------------------~---------------- Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: 0 Yes No D Date Available tor Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK o AB/Seallft Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Master ln3pected Towing Vassal 0 1st Class Piiot (organized self study} D Third Mate D Radar Observer Unlimited D TowbO~lt ALL DEPARTMENTS 0 Welding D Lifeboatmen (Must be taken with another course} No tran5portation will be paid unless you present original rACAipts and successfully STEWARD ENGINE 0 FOWT D Assistant Cook Utility D OMED-Any Rating D Cook and Baker O Variable Speed DC Drive Systems D Chief Cook (Marine El@ctronics) 0 Marine Electrlcal Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation 0 Automation 0 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & operauons o Dleael Engine Technology o Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Un Inspected Motor Vessel D Orglnal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor 0 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics O Electro.Hydraulic Systems o o Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree O Certificate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT O Adult Basic Education (ABE) O High School Equivalency Program (GED) C Developmental Studies (DVS) 0 English as a Second Language (ESL) D ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation complete the course. With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) reQuested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE-- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - DATE_~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Rev. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 2188 ---~-~-.... . . .~\ -.................... ""'!: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 I LOG I July 1988 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes JUNE 1-30, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President "'*REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe OIGiorglo, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glldewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac ... . .... . . .. ....... 0 19 Port Algonac ... ... ..... . .. ..... 0 5 Port Algonac ................... 0 5 Port Algonac ................... 2 0 0 49 21 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 25 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 11 0 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 3 0 HEADQUARTERS 0 11 0 29 85 31 0 0 *''Total Registered'' means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Totals All Departments ........ 9 6 18 10 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Or. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea JUNE 1-30, 1988 Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ...... . ........ Norfolk .... ....... ...... Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico ...... ·-Honcilulu .. _ ... . . ........ HOUS on ................ St. Louis ...•............ Piney Point ........ - . - . . . Totals . • . . . . . . , . , , , • • , • ~ *TOTAL REGISTE~ED All Groups Class A Class B trass C 59 7 12 16 16 42 46 32 18 38 11 8 40 i 0 345 12 1 0 4 2 0 3 1 6 4 17 1 5 0 8 4 2 108 62 5 12 3 10 8 11 11 10 2 10 7 8 5 Pon New vorK . , ............. Philadfllohia ............. _ altimore ....... .. ...... NOl10lk _. - . - - - - - - - - . - . Mobile ... . . . . . . . - - - - - . New Orleans . • . , . . . . . . . . . Jack11onville . • . , . , , . . , . , . • S;in Fr~nci11co .... , , . , , , , .. Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle ...... ........ . .. Pue11~ Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . , , , ••.......... Houston .... , . , .. , ...... St. Louis ...... . . . ....... Piney Point . . . . . - - ... . . .. Total! . . . . . . - . - . .. . ... - 37 2 5 12 4 3 2 7 7 6 26 28 26 12 20 8 5 8 6 2 6 1 9 12 0 6 0 6 26 4 222 74 0 0 1 """••••'I I I If I I I 22 2 4 1 4 11 2 1 11 21 13 39 11 23 5 7 19 1 2 6 4 9 4 5 0 7 4 0 2 36 1 139 Totals All Oepartments ...... 897 4 3 4 3 21 4 23 7 20 10 6 12 0 2 0 0 2 0 3 2 2 1 1 0 8 ,, New York ...... . . - - - . - - Philadelphia ... . .... _..... Baltimore ............... NQrfQlk .......... ....... Mobile ................. New Orleans ......•.. .. .. Jack5onville _ - . - - - - - - - - - - San Francisco ............. Wilmington .. _ - . . - . - - - - - Seattle ......... .. ...... Puerto Rico . . . . . . . , . . . . . . Honolulu ........... . ... . HQuston ................ St. Louis .. . . . - - - - - - - - - - Piney Point .............. Totals ......... , ....... 3 6 7 7 10 5 11 7 8 9 60 4 2 10 2 6 4 5 2 5 2 11 7 0 11 21 Port 2 1 12 0 17 67 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 24 1 0 10 6 0 16 1 2 191 DECK DEPARTMENT 4 10 0 3 5 0 7 4 9 8 5 3 29 8 3 4 20 6 28 13 8 11 7 1 32 10 5 7 3 0 3 17 6 25 7 3 1 1 0 1 7 8 223 103 58 32 2 9 1 1 1 1 Port New York .. . ......... , .. Pnilatielphia ........ - .... . Baltimore . - - - - . - . . . - - - Norfolk_ MMile .. _. . ............ New Orleans , . , ..... , . , .. Jacksonville ........ . - - . - San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ....... .......... Puerto Rico . , ............ Honolulu ......... , ...... Houston ............. . .. St. Louis ....... ......... Piney Point . - ... - - - - - - Total~ ...... . . - - - - - .... TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 20 2i 0 1 2 14 5 4 15 145 133 3 0 2 0 ltiO 87 409 350 574 10 2 1 10 7 12 6 2 1 46 1 7 0 35 10 5 3 4 1 7 2 1 0 6 0 5 0 57 312 78 31 5 2 40 2 6 6 0 3 0 0 2 0 5 2 0 0 329 4 0 0 0 2 1 7 1 12 3 6 0 70 3 0 1 38 4 12 8 27 19 85 17 33 8 16 23 1 5 5 3 2 2 6 7 18 4 7 0 17 1 0 6 113 302 79 0 38 26 0 4 9 0 4 5 31 4 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 17 3 8 6 14 12 19 13 4 2 0 2 3 3 0 18 1 0 4 48 5 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 6 40 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 17 0 0 0 0 240 240 284 220 1,370 490 409 9 4 1 2 170 5 1 4 13 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478·0916 1 0 6 5 19 81 12 0 - 7 36 14 8 16 0 1 13 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 1 0 1 31 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 11 4 4 0 1 0 5 5 7 1 12 9 1 4 10 14 5 0 5 0 7 1 74 162 2 2 1 0 1 6 14ti 208 361 2 4 93 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 5 22 2 0 5 32 0 2 6 7 4 0 0 8 7 213 56 4 8 0 7 4 1 2 8 1 12 0 0 7 0 0 0 6 8 22 10 516 1 1 39 32 21 29 5 1 9 4 13 5 17 4 4 50 4 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 0 3 2 5 5 8 52 1 1 17 9 HONQLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 6 5 0 , 2 66 54 30 56 24 9 1 1 0 0 1 66 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 5 2 6 0 12 13 24 20 15 3 6 9 2 11 10 10 12 8 63 5 0 0 9 38 3 0 2 5 96 4 13 28 15 18 6 0 4 1 0 5 2 7 3 7 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 2 , 7 1 0 2 1 49 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 11 3 1 0 2 0 2 0 4 1 0 1 5 0 119 8 6 2 6 0 10 2 0 39 11 4 26 5 0 0 1 Trip Reliefs ""Total ReoisterM " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the eno of last month. Shipping in the month of June was up from the month of May. A total of 1,484 jobs were shipped on SIU· contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,484 jobs shipped, 574 jobs or about 39 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 220 trip relief jobs ·were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 7,858 jobs have been shipped. ,. 350 Fremont St 94105 (415) 543-5855 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) '7 52-6500 .... WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 July 1988 I LOG I 27 • �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). America Welfare Fund EIN 13-5677156 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $23,913,676. These expenses included $3,314,315 in administrative expenses and $20,599,361 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 20,205 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets , after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $381 ,089,746 as of December 31, 1986, compared to $343,248,323 as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $37 ,841,423. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $49,250,438, including employer contributions of $8, 151,476, gains of $14,107 ,084 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $26,677 ,352 and other income of $314,526. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS - An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a (deficit) of $(776,325) as of December 31, 1986 compared to $(240,101) as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $536,224. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $4,891 ,968 including employer contributions of $4,797,288, earnings from investments of $94,146 and gain on sale of investments of $534. Plan expenses were $5 ,416, 754. These expenses included $491,006 in administrative expenses and $4,925,748 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORm AMERICA PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan EIN 11-6106805 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund EIN 135557534 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $450,730. These expenses included $120,750 in administrative expenses and $329,980 in benefits paid to p<gticipants and beneficiaries. A total of 4, 190 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, wa $28,290,670 as of December 31, 1986, compared to $24,423,505 as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,867,165. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $4, 121,316, including employer contributions of $949,625, gains of $1,189,742 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,981,949. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a (deficit) of $(25 ,205 ,351) as of December 31, 1986 compared to $( 16,425 ,919) as of January 1, 1986. During the plan year the plan experienced a (decrease) in its net assets of $(8,779,432). This (decrease) included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of$23,331,217 im;:ludiog i;mployer contributions of $22 ,962,505 , miscellaneous income of $15 ,254 , and earnines from investments of $3.53.4.58. Plan expenses were $32, 174,471. These expenses included $3.015.522 in administrative expenses and $29,1.58,949 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 135602047 for the year ended December 31, 1986. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT .,... The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(4,716,641) as of December 31, 1986, compared to a deficit of $(3.046,762) as of January 1, 1936. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $1,709,880. This decrease included unrealized depreciation, amounting to $34,260, in the value of Dian assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. Durin~ the plan year, the plan had total income of $28,115,002 including employer contributions of $27,871,668, and earning~ from inve:ltments of $243.334. Plan expenses were $29,790,622. These expenses included $3,617 ,526 in administrative expenses. $24.287.664 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiarie~, and $ t ,885,432 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the United Industrial Workers of N()rth You have the right to receive a copies of the full annual reports, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: L An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Transactions in excess of 3 percent of plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2. 10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual ret'Ort from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U. S. Department of Labor in Washington, D. C., or to obtain a copy from the U. S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20216. IT 1$ DUMB •• GET MELP! KICK THE DRUG HABIT•' CONTACT YOUR PORT AGENT OR YOUR - UNION. IF YOU ~N/FF IT• •• 28 I LOG I July 1988 �Upgraders Visit Hill Don't Miss Your Chance to Improve Your Skills How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request; SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills: on your J ~ to improve your skills for upgrading. to further your education. Please send me the area(s) checked below: ** * MAffi Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry D D D STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills How To Improve Your Memory Tri~onometry How To Use Textbooks ~pane} Spherical) Study Habits Test Anxiety ENGLISH: W riling Skills Test Taking Tactics Grammar Books D Stress Management Writing Bm"ness Notetaking Know-How Letters D SOCIAL STUDIES D Geography COMMUNICATION SKILLS D U.S. History Tax Tips for Seafarers D Economics Basic Metrics D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Name Street Cir.L.,.-_..;.:,,,:;;.____ State Book No. Zip _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Department Sailing I n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cut our this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it toda ! SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PAC C DISTRICT-PMA PENSION PLAN his is a ummar of the Annual Report for the SIU Pacific District-PMA Pension Plan, Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, for the year ended July 31. 1987. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service as required under the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA . BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $15,961,792 . Thes~ expenses included $946,019 in administrative expenses and $15,015,772 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of7,045 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan Year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $147,776,716 as of the end of the Plan Year compared to $146,940,007 as of the beginning of the Plan Year. During the Plan Year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $836,709. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of Plan assets ; that is, the difference between the value of the Plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of the assets acquired during the year. The Plan had total income of $19,360, 157 including employer contributions of $2,952,870, earnings from investments of $8,685.740. net realized gains in the amount of $7, 713,486 from the sale of certain assets, and miscellaneous income in the amount of $8.061. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary' s statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum standards of ERISA. Labor Building 200 Constitution Avenue. N.W. Washin~ton. D.C. 20216 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SIU PD-PMA SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND, INC. This is a Summary of the Annual Report for the SIU PD-PMA Supplemental Benefits Fund , Inc ., Employer Identification No. 94·1431246, for the year ended July 31 , 1987. The Annual Report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employer Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, ERISA. The Union education program continued last month with FOWT and Hydraulics upgraders ' 'n ro of the Supreme Court are: Hermus Patrick, ' a o o ap' o i . Owen Richards, Joe Saxon, Clyde Hall, Cleo Helm, Wilfredo Lawigan, Samuel Davis, Larry Flores, Roy Matteson, Edgar Hantsche, Donald Droste, C.L. Wilson, Kevin Daughtey and Piney Point Port Agent Al Raymond. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the Plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $8,771,828 . These expenses included $225,543 in administrative expenses and $8,546,285 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,609 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan Year. although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $2,529 ,344 as of the end of the Plan year compared to $2,528,759 as of the beginning of the Plan Year. During this Plan Year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $585. The Plan had total income of $8,772,413 including employer contributions of$8,449,l l l, earnings from investments of$21 l,368, lapsed benefits of $111 ,696, unclaimed compensation of $188 and miscellaneous income of $50. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full Annual Report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investment; and 3. Transactions in excess of three (3) percent of Plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full Annual Report or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105, telephone (415) 495-6882. The charge to cover copying costs will be $5.00 for the full Annual Report, or $0.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge , a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, and/or statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes. or both. If you request a copy of the full Annual Report from the Plan Administrator. these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the Annual Report at the main office of the Plan , 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105 , and at the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677 Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs Francis Perkins Department of Labor Building 200 Constitution Avenue , N.W. Washington , D.C . 20216 July 1988 I LOG I 29 �One Columnist, Shaken on the Rocks-Part II (Editor's Note; This is the setond and final installment of a series of articles by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll. We are publishing them here with the permission of the writer and the Chronicle in hopes that the message will help someone recover from alc9holism.) The Democracy Of Addiction Addiction is not a bigot. It does not care about race, creed or color; it is blind to wealth or poverty. Good deeds will not save you from it, nor a college education, nor large donations to the symphony. It may be that some nationalities have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism, but that evidence is entirely statistical; no one has yet rooted out the appropriate chromosome. Nor does your body know whether a drug is legal or illegal. It does not believe that cocaine is ''bad'' and alcohol is "good." It just takes what it craves; it is not rational, the chemically addicted body. If it were rational, it would not have allowed the brain upstairs to get into this situation in the nrst place. Which is why the Center for Chemical Dependency at Henick Hospital in Berkeley, where I recently ~pent 31 fun-filled days kickin~ my habit, does not distinguish between drugs either. We had drunk~ and dope ftends and crack heads and Valium freaks. We had a cross·scdion of America self-selected by two criteria'. (a) an acknowledgment of their addiction1 and (b) their access to a satisfactory insurance plan. We had high bottom" drunks Hke me (the most common reaction to my situation was 1 •'Gee, I knew you drank, but I didn't know you had a problem. to "low bottom" addicts like the guy who had literally lost everything- marriage, family~ house, car, money, friends-in his pursuit of booze and crack. ""' .,, lL 11 ) Some examples, heavily disguised to preserve anonymity but nevertheless accurate in essence: The tennis professional from Napa who said he played some of his best games after an all-nighter with the crack pipe and a case of beer. The night shift security guard, a woman, who once unplugged her home phone for a year because the calls interrupted her drinking. The ghetto street kid whose parttime job was breaking the ribs of slow-paying crack customers, and who turned out to be one of the most intelligent and sensitive people I'd ever met. The rock 'n' roll keyboard player who kicked heroin by himself only to find that he was addicted to Valium. We had blackout drunks and cocaine freaks who would frequently stay up, and indoors, for a week, peering out of windows. We had a guy who'd been mugged and throwr1 in a dumpster and a woman who'd embezzled money to support her habit. We were all liars, of course; addicts start out lying to themselves and quickly get hooked on the habit. Almost all of us came from dysfunctional families, one way or another. We had different tastes in everything~ food, movies, music. politics, sex. And we loved each other. Sounds corny; true anyway. We had a sort of backwards relationship with each other. We knew each other's dark secrets. but not the more ordinary stuff. I knew the victim of incest, but I never did find out where she lived. I knew the bigamist. but not what he thought about the Giants' chances this year. We had no small ~alk, really; nothing but big talk. If I had known going in that I would be crying in front of strangers, hugging strangers, earnestly talking about different concepts of God with strangers, I probably wouldn't have gone. But it seemed natural, even inevitable. Secrets want to come out; secrets are miracles waiting to happen. The Age of Miracles and Wonder for the first time about her alcoholism; I saw a man come back almost from the dead; I saw a husband and wife fall in love all over again. They don't let you get away with much at the Center for Chemical Dependency. They call it ''tough love''; the phrase has a bit too much swagger for my tastes, but it's accurate enough. None of your laid-back Viennese ''what do you think about what you think about" gentility for them. My counselor would say things like ''I don't buy that" or "What makes you so special?" or just plain "Bull-." And most often she was right. I came to believe that if my counselor said something was cow dung, it would be inadvisable to use it as a cheese spread. This attitude was particularly refreshing because it served as an antidote to the rest of the world, to a government that sends Nancy Reagan and her constipated "Just Say No" smile out to ghetto schools while her husband continues to support drug-running terrorists and dictators so long as they're not Communists; to a society that sends cocaine abusers to jail and alcohol abusers to Congress. (No wonder so many cops are alcoholics. How would you feel if you discovered that your own government was financing the very activities you were risking your life to prevent?) Honesty is the only defense against that kind of hypocrisy. Sanity within meets insanity without. Sometimes it loses; even so, there's no other weapon. If there was an important urgency to their approach, it was only because of a compassionate rage to get the message across. They took every shortcut and burned every bridge. A month is not a long time stacked against the habits of a lifetime. And it worked. I saw miracles, friends. I saw a woman tell her son I saw the shock of recognition reflected in many eyes. Pensioners Deep Sea To the people in the program, it did not seem that these things would be possible. They did not seem possible to me. I saw things in the faces of my wife and daughters that I had never expected to see again. The mechanism is a mystery, to me at least. But mysteries are real, and miracles happen. I can't say that I will never drink again; I can say with some assurance that I will not drink today; I have some fragile confidence that I will be able to say the same thing tomorrow. That's 19 steps further than I had gotten before. And that's the reason for these columns. I know that someone out there is reading this column at 8 in the morning already half in the bag or still cruising in the middle of a five-day crack run. The paper may be several days old by then, picked up with the front-porch litter or found crumpled at the end of the bar. And I know, because I have shared the feeling of hopelessness and powerlessness. And I am saying: It need not be. At almost every hour of the day, somewhere in the Bay Area, there are groups of men and women observing a moment of silence in your honor. You are among friends, whether you know it or not. You have free will, of course; hasn't done much for you lately, though, ha it? You already know your doctor's number; Alcoholics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are in the book. Ifit doesn't work, you can always get loaded again. ©Copyright San Francisco Chron· icle. All rights reserved. Angel L.O. Morales John F. Tubman John R. Nuckols Steve West Donald L. Rood Aubrey G. Wilson Inland Leonard C. Suchocki David A. Norris James P. Hoffman Peter J. Hopeland Raymond J. Nugent Willie L. Smith Jose Aguiar Gervase Bartholmey Alexander Brousseuk Leon R. Curry James Demetrios Herbert W. Ehmsen Amy Evans Fraser C. Falt Victor Garcia Glen R. Graham ... Thomas Liles Jr. Fred A. Morishige 30 I LOG I July 1988 - Carlos RQdriguez Michael Ruta Glen H. Watson Jacinto G. Guilles Robert E. Anglin Patsy J. Frango Milton H. Atherton Kenneth Godeke Louis A. Canavino James T. Malone Charles C. Cappello Hobert J. Snyder �TeamstersW Government Has No Business Running Unions criminal acts ranging from extortion to violence and bribery. It charges that the union is controlled by organized crime which allegedly rigged union-wide elections. Those are serious charges, which, if the government has the proof, it should be made to prove those charges ''beyond a reasonable doubt.'' Last year, using the same evidence, the government could not prove its case "beyond a reasonable doubt" in a New York City criminal trail involving some of the same charges. In a civil case the burden of proof is less stringent. A Justice Department spokesman even admitted that the suit would use some of the same evidence it used last year, but hoped that the less stringent burden of proof rules could make those charges stick. "If the Justice Department has evidence sufficient to prove that the officers of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters or any other union have committed federal -offenses, the de- the Reagan administration-that great friend and protector of working men and women and stalwart supporter of organized laboris at it again. They want to take over the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Yes siree, the same folks who busted PATCO, stacked the NLRB with right wing, anti-labor members, gutted health and safety laws and campaigned for a sub-"human" mm1mum wage now claim they are looking out for the welfare of the 1. 6 million Teamsters. Late last month the Justice Department filed civil, not criminal, charges against the entire Teamsters' executive board, including president Jackie Presser. Filed under the so-called Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), the suit asks that board members be removed and a trustee appointed to run the union until the government decides that ''fair and free elections'' can be held. In a nutshell, the suit claims that those named have been engaged in ELL, Editorial partment should proceed against those individuals directly under the laws which forbid convicted criminals from holding union office,•• said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. We agree. If the government can prove criminal charges against somebody, fine, toss the bum out of union office. But where in the world is it written that the government, through a court-appointed trustee, can take over an entire union? Running a labor union is no business of the government. It has every right to police an organization and enforce laws, but unions are run by men and women elected by the membership. Only in totalitarian countries can a government step in and run a union. Even Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), ranking Republican on the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee and someone organized labor has butted heads with over many issues, said the government's action "smacks of totalitarianism . . . I don't think the government or any court in this nation is capable of being a trustee over a union." If the government is granted its trusteeship of the Teamsters, a terrible precedent will be set. The administration already has PATCO's scalp on its belt.It's now after the Teamsters. Who will be the next target? It would be interesting, however, to see how the administration would react if the shoe was on the other foot. While few criminal charges have been filed against administration officials, the Justice Department, Defense Department and other administration agencies have been plagued by scandal, sleaze and rumors of corruption. Perhaps using the same less stringent rules of proof available under civil law, a trustee could be appointed to make sure the government runs honestly until "fair and free elections" are held. Or we could just wait until November 8. IELL HIM THE 'REMl.ICAN PARTY ~OMIS€S To 6ET GOVERNMENT Off HIS 8AC.K A5 SOON AS we CAN ffNP To The • • • APUTTY KNIFE! B.over Bescues 24 . . . En.rout@ to the Philippines on S/23/88, the MN Rover rescued twentyees from tnet.r unseawortny vessel. The refugees had been Without ood and water for several days. Aid was rendered, the M/V Rover's engineers determined the boat motor was not repairable, and twenty-four men, women, and children were brought onbca.rd the MN Rcver for aa.fety. ~0~CKJ The boat people -were a.Ho-wed refuge at the vessel's next port of call in Bataan, Philippinea. ~ mss l'~OCAA't'S ;iN(.. This is not the fil'at incident of the kind. of personal involvement exhlbited by SID members, nor do we suspect it Will be the last. We enclose a. list of the personnel onboa.rd a.t the time and extend our commendations along with the United Nations High Commissioner for Rerugeea, Jea.n-Pier-:te Hecke. A ccpy of Oommiaaioner Hocke'a telex of appreciation is enclosed for your review and files. Very truly your11, M.Anne Kane Manager-Marine Personnel twenty-four Vietnamese men, women, and children while en-route to the Philippines on May 23, 1988, and for the subsequent care and kindness provided these unfortunate people. As always 1 American seam.en, regardless of rating, or Union affiliation are ready to exhibit the true meaning of the Brotherhood of the Sea. Fraternally yours, Mike Sacco Ocean Carriers Inc. Houston., Texas President-SIU M/V Rover Crew To Captain W.H. Anderson III. Master of the M!V Rover from Jea.nPierre Hocke. United Nations High Commissioner for refugess. I I warmly commend tne action or yourself and your crew m rescUing 24 rerugees 1Il rustress at sea. Suon numarutarian aee<l8 of oonduot upholcl tlle best marltl.me traW.tions. My sincere best Wishes to you ancl all who voyage on the M/V Rover. Jean-Pierr Hocke (UNHCR Geneva) Dear Capt. And.arson: Anderaon, W.H. III-Captain Leri, Robert P.-Ch. Mate Wheeler, Bradford L.- 2nd Mate Conlon, Thomas J.--3rd Mate Dias, Junior R.-R.E.0. Daniels, Ray T.--Qmed Hale, Leonard C.-Ch. Engr. Koski, Ronald 8.-Qmed Seales, Walter-1st Engr. Sepe, Thomas NMI-2nd Engr. Myint, Maung IDa-Emm Majaducon Elias M .-Emm Fagan, Micha.el S.--3rd Engr. Ferguson, Vernon Jr.-StwdJBkr 1 John, Furr- AB/Bosn Payton, Floyd E.-Ch. Cook Marchione Demetrio-AB Williams, Russel 8.-GSU 1 We Wish to commend you, the otticera and crew for the reacue of the Sutherland, John-AB Santana, Mitchel-OS Boone, Harold-OS Christian, Donald---Q/Pumpman Nunez, Fred-AB July 1988 I LOG I 31 "" �July 1988 Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO ANWR Representatives of the maritime industry are calling on the federal government to open up the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) to exploration and development. Failure to explore the reserve for oil could "have dire consequences for the U.S.-flag tanker fleet," according to Neil Dietz of the Seattle Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department. ''The 60 tankers operating [in the Alaskan trade] constitute two-thirds of the U.S. [tanker] fleet. But [the number of tankers] could drop to 20 without exploration of the Arctic plain." The issue of ANWR exploration has aroused considerable debate. The Journal of Commerce predicts that Congress will probably not get around to dealing with this issue during this session. "It just doesn't make sense to have American servicemen risk their lives in the Persian Gulf to protect the flow of oil and then not do anything to develop what many people believe is a major source of energy right in our back yard," said SIU President Mike Sacco. APEX The Maritime Administration has tentatively approved part of Apex Resources Inc.'s plan to sell a 1mrtion of its fleet of tankers and bulk carriers. Apex had to getMarad's permission because two of the company's six vessels are affected by subsidy and the other four were built ovcr~ca~ with ~pecial permission. In addition, the prospective buyer has links to foreign-flag shipping interests. Marad has decided to let the buyer. the Liberty Shipping Group, acquire the four foreign-built dry bulk carriers on the condition that it can demonstrate that it is a U.S. shipping company under the shipping statutes. The sale of a fifth vessel will be considered later on. Sale of the sixth, the Aurora, will be put off until Odober when its charter runs out. registry shippers to gain acceptance for their services in traditional maritime nations. Typical of the trend was the symposium held in Washington D.C. last month by the Skaarup Foundation to unveil what turned out to be a widely discredited study on maritime policy. These efforts are occurring worldwide. In West Germany, for example, adherents of open registry shipping are trying to persuade the government there to open up a second registry. West German trade unionists are opposed to the establishment of a second registry because it would cost 37 ,000 German seamen and marine-allied workers their jobs. Drug Testing Moremac Marine Group Inc. has joined a growing number of U.S.-flag companies who have put in applications to Marad for permission to shift American registered vessels to foreign flags. The failure of Congress, the administration and a sorely divided maritime industry to come up with a new plan of action to revitalize the maritime industry has left many Amercian-flag operators and their aging vessels with a dilemma: what do they do if they can't receive construction differential payments or build foreign? How can they plan for the future when they don't know if there will still be an ODS program? ome of the perator putting in applications may have valid reasons. Most, however, are obviously trying to take advant ge o t e present situation. The inability of the maritime industry and the administration to unite behind a common plan will continue to cause difficulties for the American-flag mere ant marine. The Department of Transportation has issued regulations requiring drug testing for seamen onboard commercial vessels. Similar regulations concerning aviation and railway workers were issued earlier this year. Those mariners who test positive for drug use could lose their licenses or have their certifications and jobs revoked, said DOT Secretary James Burnley. ·The SIU is committed to a drug-free en· vironment,'' said Headquarters Representative Augie Tellez at the Union's July membership meeting. "We will take a close look at these proposed regulation to ensure that our members ' rights are protected. Fishing Salety Governor Alexander Farrelly of the U.S. Virgin Islands has expressed concern over a proposed expansion of the Caribbean Basin Initiative. "The CBI is a constant threat, and we have to stay alert," said Farrelly. The United In· dustrial Workers Union, an affiliate of the SIU, represents more than 4.000 workers in the territories, including many who work for the government. Farrelly is particularly concerned that Congress might expand the present scope of the CBI to include rum which is one of the territory s chief sources of income. Rum accounts for roughly $30 million of the approximately $200 million worth of products that the U.S. Virgin Islands ships to the United States. In addition. a good portion of the territory's budget is generated by an excise tax put on the sale of rum products. Drought Flags ol Convenience 1 1 - this summer has caused droughts in some areas. This development has had a disastrous effect on the inland maritime industry. Traffic on the Mississippi River was briefly held up, and rates are expected to soar. There is some concern among industry officials that levels of government-impelled P.L. 480 cargo will drop as a result of the drought. This will inevitably have ramifications for deepsea sailors. Under cargo preference laws, 70 percent of all such cargo must be carried on American-flag vessels (that figure will be increased to 75 percent next year as a result of the Cargo Preference Compromise of 1985). "It's sort of like reform of the liner subsidy program," said one maritime official. "You find yourself praying for something to happen and nothing ever does.'' Provisions that would have caused drastic changes in the liability insurance industry have been dropped from a fishing safety bill. Among other things, the bill would have put a cap on the amount that could have been awarded to fishermen in exchange for the establishment of a streamlined system of com· pensation payments for seamen who were temporarily injured. Legislators had sought to reach a compromise between trial lawyers and fishing boat owners on the matter, but that just was not possible. "In the final analysis," said Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), "the lawyers could not agree with the fishermen.'' Now that the legislation has been shorn of its most controversial provisions, passage is expected within a short period. Passage of the bill is still important, said SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex, because it would establish minimum safety standards in the fishing industry. Under the proposed bill, vessels would have to be outfitted with radio beacons, emergency locator equipment life rafts, safety or immersion suits and similar equipment. While most insured vessels carry this equipment vessels that don't have insurance often ' sail without it. The fishing industry is one of the few that is exempted from the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. It has one of the nation's highest accident and death records. CBI The unusually warm weather we are having 32 I LOG I July 1988 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings 1 There is a growing effort on the part of open Foreign ·ReDagging lntermodal Seminar Intermodalism is the most important development to hit the maritime industry since containerization changed the face of the industry in the late '50s. This was the conclusion of the participants at the Containization and Intermodal conference which was held in Oakland, Calif. last month. Intermodalism has changed the face of the transportation industry, linking as it does shipping, railroads and trucking. It has created vast new opportunities for companies like SeaLand and APL. which bring together separate modes of transportation under one corporate roof. At the same time, it has created huge capital investment problems for companies seeking to adapt to these changed conditions and has altered the market for transportation services in ways that are not yet apparent. Liner Subsidy Reform of the liner subsidy program is not likely to be achieved any time in the near future reports The Journal of Commerce. The failure of Congress and the administration to resolve this issue has led Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) to introduce legislation that would allow Sea-Land to apply for operating (Continued on Page 12.) 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1988 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MICHAEL SACCO IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE SIU FRANK DROZAK DIES AT 60 SIU MOURNS ITS LOSS A TIME TO MOVE TEAMSTERS’ PRESSER DIES A LOOK AT SIU PREFERRED PROVIDER HEALTH CARE RIVERS SHRINK IN FACE OF MASSIVE DROUGHT NAVY HONORS SIU CREWS MERCHANT MARINE MEMORIAL SITE DEDICATED IN CALIFORNIA THIS BUD’S FOR THE USNS NAVASOTA MSCPAC NEW BRIEFS MSCPAC ON EXHIBIT IN OAKLAND LABOR BRIEFS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON MINIMUM WAGE PROCEDURE AND CHARTER BILL SEWAGE SLUDGE TRADE BILL SHLSS UPGRADER ACHIEVES SHLSS SHOWS ITS COLORS TEAMSTERS- GOVERNMENT HAS NO BUSINESS RUNNING UNIONS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON ANWR APEX DRUG TESTING FOREIGN REFLAGGING FISHING SAFETY CBI DROUGHT FLAGS OF CONVENIENCE LINER SUBSIDY INTERMODAL SEMINAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 7 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/d22942f0517f5cc358a858c725a03b9f.pdf 5fec9598e57272bc6906b49b7cbe61e5 PDF Text Text OIBclal Publication ol the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO Vol. SO, No. 6 June 1988 Spotlight on Inland East and Gulf Coast Boatmen at Work Services Mark Maritime Day This year's Maritime Day carried a new spirit of recognition for U.S. merchant seamen who sailed during World War II. While ceremonies every year had honored their sacrifices, 1988 was the first year they could officially be called war veterans. Earlier this year, after a decadeslong fight, World War II-era seamen won veterans' rights. So far, more than 40,000 seamen have applied for veterans' status and the benefits that go with it. (Continued on Page 4.) The SIU-crewed Beaufort Belle (Steuart Transportation) pushes a barge in Morehead City, N.C. See pages 12-15 for a special photo ' Section on the East and Gulf coasts. SIU-Crewed Tanker Inside: New Alaskan Oil Find on Tap? Page 3 Govt. SetVices Pages 6&7 Around the Lakes Pages 8&9 Around New Orleans Page 11 SHLSS News Pages 17-20 Golden Monarch Makes San Juan Payoff see-Page 5 �Pre.s ident's Report by Frank Drozak N a few months we will be marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of our Union, and I have been reflecting on the many struggles we have endured together, and the victories and disappointments we have shared. We care planning a special edition of the LOG in October to memorialize this milestone in our history. There will be features and photographs recounting our long and sometimes turbulent history: our early organizing victories, our major strikes, our early leaders, and our major beefs and breakthroughs. We want to make this an historical document that you will be proud to treasure and to show to your family and friends. We want this special issue to do something else. We hope that it will validate and affirm the many I sacrifices of our older members who stayed for the long journey as we struggled to build our organization as one which truly cares for the well-being of all of our brothers and sisters. And we hope that it will ignite these feelings in our younger members so that we can continue our traditions and build for the future. As I reflect on the many assignments I have had as an official of this organization, there are some common threads that are woven into the tapestry of my memories. From the very earliest days, when I came ashore to work as an organizer for our Union in Mobile, I learned that the SIU was an organization that put the job security of its membership above everything else. Throughout the years, as I represented this Union in Phil- adelphia, San Francisco, New York and in Alaska, I met and worked with all of our officials and most of our membership. I have seen our membership on picket lines and at political rallies. I worked with them through long nights of contract negotiations and long days of building our school in Piney Point. I have seen our members make sacrifices of their time and energy when our organization was being challenged by employers or by an anti-labor government. I came to not only respect this membership, but to love them. Every time we came to this membership with a new program or a new challenge, they responded. And that, precisely, has been and is our strength: that there is a mutual trust between the leadership and the membership of our Union, and that when called upon, we are united as one. We need look no further than to what has happened within our industry and our organization in the past 10 years. The private sector of our industry has shrunk by nearly 50 percent,and yet every single full book member of this Union is assured a good-paying job whenever he or she registers. This is because we had the foresight to prepare for the growing numbers of military support ships by providing training and upgrading to ensure that SIU members would be the best-qualified seamen available for these jobs. And, our members responded by taking advantage of the training and upgrading opportunities offered to them at Lundeberg School in Piney Point. Today, we are the largest and strongest labor union representing unlicensed seamen anywhere in the world. And we are the best-trained and most experienced seafarers for today's fast, high-technology military support vessels. All of this has been possible because we have a membership which is informed and is willing to take the risks of trying something new when the old ways no longer work. I am proud to be a member of the Seafarers International Union. And I am proud and grateful for the support of this membership. Sacco Is Named MTD Vice President Michael Sacco (below) executive vice president of the Seafarers, has been appointed vice president of Pictured in front of the Capitol during their tour of Congress, this group of upgraders includes Greg Bell, Fred Rubin, Mark Lawrence, Guillermo O'Neal, Mike "!dad Dog" Clapsahw, Steve Migliara, Mark Field, John Beard, Ralph Thomas, Bob Richard and SIU Lobbyist Liz OeMato. LOG Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Deborah Greene Max Hall Associate Editor Associate Editor Carla Tomaszewski Contributing Editor 2 I LOG I June 1988 the MTD by the MTD Executive Board. Sacco• s appointment came following the resignation of William F. Zenga, business manager of Local 25, Marine Division, of the Operating Engineers. Zenga, saying the pressure of duties at Local 25 required that he vacate the vice president's post, did agree to serve as the MTD National Field Coordinator. Sacco, 51, also serves as secretary-treasurer of the MTD's St. Louis Port Council. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Missouri State Labor Council, AFLCI0. A native of Brooklyn, Sacco joined the SIU in 1959. Zenga has been a member of the Operating Engineers since 1941. He is a member of the Executive Board of the New Jersey Maritime Advisory Council and the New York State Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee. Off1etal Pubhcat1on of the Seafarers International Union of North Amenca, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes nd Inland Waters D1stlict, June 1988 Vol 50 Afl on Executive Board Frank Drozak President Mike Sacco Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Joe Sacco George McCartney Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers lnterna~ional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters D1stnct, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md . 20746, Tel.. ~99· 0675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges , Md. 20790-9998 and at add1t.1onal mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746 . o. 6 �Would Keep SIU-Contracted Tankers Sailing SIU B cks The SIU and the rest of the maritime industry is awaiting action on an Alaskan oil development bill which could keep the Union's Alaskan tankers in business well into the next century. Recently the House Merchant Marine Committee and the Senate Energy Committee approved legislation which would open a small coastal strip of the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to petroleum exploration and production. Currently the bill is in the hands of the House Interior Committee. Some projections show that up to nine billion barrels of oil could be recovered in the ANWR coastal plain , a strip of land about I00 miles long and 20 miles wide, some 50 miles east of Prudhoe Bay. The area accounts for 8 percent of the total land in the ANWR. "Development there is important for a number of reasons," · said SIU President Frank Drozak. "The sup- e plies of oil on the North Slope are shrinking. Right now that accounts for about 20 percent of all domestic oil production. That oil has to be replaced for economic and national security reasons.'' Currently the North Slope fields produce about 1.5 million barrels of oil a day. By the year 2000, that is predicted to drop to only 280,000 per day. "We' ve got two choices. We can replace that oil with foreign oil and all the problems that go along with depending on a foreign source. Or we can try to replace it with oil produced here in the United States," said SIU Executive Vice President Mike Sacco. North Slope oil keeps about 40 SIU tankers sailing, out of a total of about 70 tankers in the Alaskan oil trade. As less oil is produced, fewer ships will be needed. But industry experts hope that if ANWR exploration is successful and production begins within the next IO years, the new production will take up the slack in the demand for tankers . " Obviously we are looking to prctect Seafarers' jobs, but we have broader concerns too. The ANWR has to play a role in the nation's energy future. Development there is just one way to keep us energy self-sufficient, ' ' Sacco said. The SIU backs efforts to examine alternate fuel sources and conservation. Some environmental groups have opposed the development of the ANWR. But studies have shown production in the current North Slope fields has not had a major impact on wildlife and vegetation in that area. "Provisions must be adopted which will maintain the ecology of the Arctic plain and not substantially interfere with the wildlife now utilizing that area," Drozak said. A study by the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat Eskimo-owned corporation, backs the development of the ANWR. Its study shows that Alaskan native people and the area's wildlife and vegetation can co-exist with oil production in the area. "Congress will be faced with the problem of reconciling diverse goals on the national need for additional dependable energy supplies, the national need and interest in the preservation of wilderness or nearly wild lands, and the promise to Alaska natives regarding continued availability of subsistence fish and wildlife resources. ''These goals are not however mutually exclusive,'' the report said. ''Given the oil and gas exploration and production technology existing today, the ANWR Coastal Plain can be opened to leasing that is consistent with all these important requirements.'' SIU Fishermen in New Bedford One of the SIU fishing boats in New Bedford is the Elizabet & Victoria. Pictured above are crewmembers Jose Alho, Joaquim Marques, Jose Vagos ~nd Manuel Afonso. Deckhand Gilberto Nunes puts a little fresh paint on the Sao Pedro. In between trips , the Sao Pedro ties up in New Bedford. Above are Engineer Manuel Roda and Mate Antonio Pimentel. June 1988 I LOG I 3 �• Maritime Day-A 1m acr"fic s to (Continued from Page 1.) But those are the lucky survivors. More than 5 ,600 seamen died when 733 ships were sunk by enemy action in the war. That casualty rate was oniy second to the Marine Corps. Below is the dedication of the wreath verse read at the New York and New Jersey services. Almighty God, Lord of the storm and of the calm, the vexed sea and the quiet haven, of life and death; accept our prayers on behalf of all thy servants who have perished infallowing the perilous vocation of the seafarer. Bless this wreath to the memory of those whom we entrust into thy eternal keeping. Grant them the unending joys of your glorious kingdom of light and peace, in the blessed company of all your faithful people in every time and place; and grant to us the grace to abide in your will with our spirits strengthened and our faith renewed; in thy Name we ask it. Amen. In Mobile, Ala. retired MEBA member Yancy Hall prepares to throw wreath overboard. In San Francisco, Maritime Day services were held aboard the old Liberty ship Jeremi.ah O'Brien. Here, with the memorial wreath are SIU V.P. George McCartney (left) and Father John Heaney, chaplain and director of San Francisco's Apostleship of the Sea. SIU V.P. Jack Caffey {left), SIU Rep John Leiter (center) and MEBA-2 V.P. Jerry Joseph at New York's Maritime Day. Several retired merchant seamen took part in Mobile's ceremony. Pictured above are (I. to r., front row) J.P. Williams (MM&P), Phil Reyes (SIU) Mobile Port Agent Tom Glidewell, Ralph Smith (SIU), Charlie Avera (SIU), Jimmy Bartlett (SIU), (back row) Yancy Hall (MEBA) and Archie Gamble (MM&P) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Cofor Guard and the U.S. Navy Band at Washington's observance of Maritime Day. 4 I LOG I June 1988 In New York Harbor on Maritime Day. �The Golden Monarch In San Juan Ready for the next voyage are (I. tor.) AB Angel Velez, AB Clemente Figueroa, SIA Jose Jorge, OS Victor Mondeci and (with his back turned) AB Angel Toucet. Photos by Angel Hernandez Coming aboard for the next run on the Golden Monarch are AB Julio Mattos (left) and Relief Bosun Ruben Morales Jr. Before the payoff, Monarch crewmembers wait for their books to be checked. They are (I. to r.) SIA Joseph Simonetti, Steward/Cook Floyd Bishop, AB Benaia Berberena, QMED Genaro Esposito, OS Teodoro Quinones, San Juan Port Agent Angel Hernandez and Assisting Patrolman Miguel Alicea. AB Marvin Mason stands gangway watch on the Golden Monarch (Apex Marine) during its San Juan payoff. June 1988 I LOG I 5 �Unique Unrep for USNS A.J. Higgins and Royal Yacht Britannia by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC The newest oiler to join the MSCPAC fleet, the USNS Andrew J. Higgins, has a lot of underway replenishments in her future, but it's unlikely any will be as unique or memorable as the two she had in her recent past with a famous British vessel. In March, the Higgins performed unreps with the Royal Yacht Britannia between Southern California and Hawaii, and then again when the Britannia left Hawaii enroute to Australia. The Royal Yacht was in Southern California in late February berthed at the Long Beach Naval Station while Britain's Prince Andrew and his wife Sarah were in town promoting the United Kingdom to California business executives. When the 412-foot yacht set sail for Hawaii, the USNS Higgins left Long Beach at the same time. The Britannia's ultimate destination while in the Pacific was Australia to help celebrate that country's 200th anniversary. Like any other motor-propelled vessel, she needed fuel to make her way across the world's largest ocean and the Higgins was glad to assist her. .. This is the first time I've ever had 1 an underway replenishment with a yacht," said Capt. Michael Watson, the master of the Higgins and a 26year veteran of MSCPAC. "It's certainly not a normal situation, but it was quite an experience. There was good cooperation and communication between the crews and both replenishment operations went very smoothly.•• In Hawaii, Capt. Watson and the ship's OIC, Lt. Lon Winger, attended a reception aboard the Britannia while the ship was berthed at Pearl Harbor. Noting that it was the first time in 34 years that the Britannia has taken fuel underway from a foreign fleet oiler, the flag officer of the Royal Yacht, Rear Adm. J. Garnier. said in a March message to the Higgins that he was most grateful for the two replenishments. "The Higgins' very efficient and smart cooperation has greatly facilitated the execution of a very tight program," said Rear Adm. Garnier. .. The efforts of all involved in arranging and conducting this valuable period of bi-lateral cooperation are acknowledged with gratitude and admiration." China Delegation Tours Mercy A visiting delegation of distinguished doctors, scientists and educators from the People's Republic of China (PRC) toured the USNS Mercy April 29 on the last stop of their twoweek tour of military medical facilities in the United States. The tour was sponsored by Dr. William Mayer. assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. Last year, Dr. Mayer and other DOD health officials visited several medical sites in China. The PRC delegation, led by Gen. Liu Mingpu of the PRC People's Liberation Army~ included eight senior medical and science defense officials. They were accompanied by Major Gen. William P. Winkler, Jr., MC. USA, deputy assistant secretary of defense for medical readiness, a state department interpreter, and other DOD health officials. After being wekomed aboard ship by Capt. W. T. Dannheim, USN, COMSCPAC, the visitors carefully took notes when Capt. Dannheim briefed them on the history of the ship and its humanitarian voyage to the Philippines and the South Pacific last year. Cdr. James Hanrahan, MC, USN. officer in charge of the ship's Medical .· .:~~¥ ~~i*~'lt\Ji · ~ CDR James Hanrahan of the USNS Mercy lead~ a group of visiting Chinese military doctors and scientists on a tour of the hospital ship in Oakland. 6 I LOG I June 1988 The USNS Higgins replenishing the Royal Yacht Britannia. (Photo by PH2/AC J.C. Byrne m PATSQUADONE) New Chief Staff Officer at MSCPAC Capt. James P. Breece, USNR, assumed the duties of chief staff officer at MSCPAC in early May after relieving Capt. Peter S. Roder, who plans to retire from the Navy in June. A 1961 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Capt. Breece spent 10 years on active duty until he left the service in 1971 to work in the maritime shipbuilding and shipping industry on the Great Lakes. While employed in the commercial sector from 1971 to early 1974, Capt. Breece retained his commission as a selected reserve. Designated a Training and Administrative Reserve (TAR) officer when he returned to active duty, his initial assignment was commanding officer of the U.S. Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Salt Lake City and the U. S. Naval Reserve Facility in Provo, Utah. Since then, some of his assignments have included chief staff officer with Destroyer Squadron Twenty Seven; executive and commanding officer of the USS Tulare; commanding officer of the USS Maultfl Kea; and most recently, commanding officer of the USS Vulcan. Treatment Facility, led the group on a thorough 90-minute tour of the Mercy and her floating hospital. Though the Mercy has hosted a number of dignitaries since she entered service with MSCPAC in late 1988, this was the first time the hospital ship has entertained a large delegation of senior foreign officials. ''The group has enjoyed their United States tour very much and to see this very unique ship is a fitting way for them to end their tour," said Gen. Winkler, who accompanied Dr. Mayer to China for 12 days in May last year. ''There's been an exchange of mutually beneficial medical information Capt. James P. Breece Before assuming his new position May 9, Capt. Breece met with Oakland department heads and toured MSCPAC offices and ships in Seattle, Long Beach, San Diego and Honolulu, with stops at the T AGOS Support Unit at Pearl Harbor and a meeting with the MSCPAC representative to CINCPACFLT. and I think that's very encouraging. It may lead to a broader exchange between our countries." Capt. Dannheim did his part for diplomacy when he presented Gen. Liu with an engra.ved USNS Mercy plaque and Mercy hats to every member of the PRC delegation. In turn, Gen. Liu gave Capt. Dannheim a handsome emblem of the PRC Navy mounted on a plaque. B.B . !support SPADI �Annual Operation Cool Barge Under Way to Alaska The annual tug and barge resupply operation to Alaska got underway from Seattle, Wash. in March and April when the initial loads of .. Operation Cool Barge'' material were put aboard barges bound for the nation's largest and most isolated state. By the time Operation Cool Barge ends in October, the MSC-contracted operation will have served 120 remote Alaskan sites with 14 million gallons of bulk fuel and about 5,000 short tons of dry cargo. "We deliver just about everything from A to Z," says LL Col. Jasper H. Rogers, USAF, the commander of the Air Force Water Port Logistics Office (WPLO) in Seattle. WPLO is the staging site for Cool Barge and other government cargo headed for Alaska, North Canada and Greenland. Before the beginning of the Cool Barge season, the spacious WPLO warehousea former auto factory with the capacity to store more than five football fields of material-held enough Cool Barge dry cargo to satisfy customer needs for a year. "We've got construction supplies for sites undergoing renovation, medical supplies for health care sites and hospitals, and food, consumer products and just about anything else for the many areas served by Cool Barge," says Lt. Col. Rogers, who has a staff of 12 full-time and several seasonal employees to receive, store and crate all of the cargo that eventually goes to Alaska and other northern sites. Operation Cool Barge cargo waits to be loaded onto a barge bound for Alaska. MSC's tug and barge contractor for Cool Barge, Alaska Puget United Transportation Company (APUTCO), is responsible for the delivery of the government cargo to Alaska. Using a combination of barges, tugs and a number of lighterage vessels, the company delivers cargo to sites unreachable by ships and only occasionally resupplied by aircraft. "Tugs and barges are still the best way to reach remote sites in Alaska,'' says Bill O'Shea, vice president of ar~tic operations for APUTCO. "It's ~ertainly the most cost effective and operationally effective way to resupply Alaska. "Even though we've been involved with Cool Barge for so long and make it look easy, it isn't," says O'Shea, who's worked with the project for 30 years. "It's still a tough, harsh operation." Craggy rocks and sandbars along the 34,000 mile Alaskan shoreline, along with 80 knot winds in the Aleutian Islands chain and ice in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas above the Arctic Circle, help bring meaning to O'Shea's statement. Because timing is absolutely critical to the operation during the six months of .. good weather" in Alaska, Cool Barge personnel sometimes work around the clock to meet their crucial delivery schedule. Operations begin in Southeastern Alaska in late March and move to the Alaskan Peninsula, the Aleutian Chain and Bristol Bay by May. From there, dry cargo and fuel is moved into the B~~ng Sea and up the long, shallow Ku.,kokwim River during June and July. The last part of Operation Cool Barge in August and September is conducted in the Arctic before the sea freezes over for another season. Federal Cool Barge customers include the Air Force, Coast Guard and the Navy's Arctic Submarine Laboratory; the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with the National Weather Service and the Department of Health and Human Resources. For many, the once-a-year tug and barge arrival to remote areas of Alaska is a time of joy. ''The people still get excited when they see their cargo being delivered," says Kenneth Faris, APUTCO's administrative manager. "Whether it's a site along the coast or a village up a river, a lot of people come out to greet us, despite the fact it's become a routine, seasonal activity." Though the $6.4 million Cool Barge contract was awarded by MSC headquarters in Washington, much of the day-to-day work administering the contract is performed by MSCO personnel in Seattle and Alaska. "We're in contact with the two offices all the time during the Cool Barge season,'' says APUTCO's Faris. "Between them, there's a great deal of corporate knowledge out there and it's helped to ensure a very smooth operation." The people who depend on Cool Barge deliveries would no doubt agree. B.B. u I CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of che SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakn and lnlund Water<; District makes ,peeific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit hy (\:nified Public Accountants every three month , which are to be submitted to the membership by the Sccretary-Trtasurcr. A Quarterly fimrnc:e committee of rank and file members. elected hy the mcmhership. makes examination cuc:h qu~rter of the finances of the Union and reports fllll~ their findings and recommendations. Member:. of thi-.. committee may make disscnring repons. specific: ri;commcndati?m and ~cpnratc findings. TRUST FUNDS. All lru t f um.Is of the SIU Atlat'ltic. Gulf. Lakes and lnlaml Water~ District are administered in accordance wilh ihc provision oi various trust fund a.grccmenis. All ihese ugreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds sh<lll equally consist of Union and management repre entatives .rnd their alternates. All expemliturcs aml uishun.ement... of trust funds arc made only upon i.ipproval hy ~1 majortt} of the trustees. All trust fun<l financial records are availahic at the hcadquaners of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts hetween the Union and the emplo}crs . Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts arc posted and available in all Union hall~. If you feel thcrl" has hcen any violation of your shipping or cniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the cn,ploycrs. norify the Seafarer Appeal!>. Board hy ccrtifted nrniL return receipt reque~ted. The proper addrtss t"or this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Bvard 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs. Md. l0746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times. either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contrncts specify the wages and conditions under which vou work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know yt)U; contract rights. as well as your ohligaliom. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any rime. any SIU T all Union halls. All mcmhers should ohtain copies of this constitution ~o as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any memher or officer is attempting to <.Jeprive you of <my comtitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such us dealing with charges. trials, etc., as well as all other details. then the memhcr so uffected should immediately notity headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal right<; tn emplO) rrnmt and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly sec forth in the SIU constitution and in the contructs which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no memher may he discriminated against hccausc of race. creed, color. sex and nat1lrnal or geographic origin. If any member feels that he i" denied the e4ual rights to which· he is entitled. he houlJ notify Union headquarter·11111n1111111f11111111tl1111111n1111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union olli...ial, in your opinion, fails to protect ~our contract right~ properly, contact the neare~t SIU port <1gent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Lug has traditionall> refrained from publbhing any artic:le erving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, offker or memher. Ir has also refrnme<l from publishing article deemed harmful to the Union or it!> collective membership. This esiahlished policy has been reaffirmed hy memhcr hip action at the Sepremher. 1960. meeting.; in all constitutional pons. The responsibility for LoK policy is vcsteJ in an cuitorial ho•m.l whic:h consist of the E'-ecutive Bo.ir<l of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this rcsponsihility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in :my offici•d capacity in the SIU unks~ an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay <lnY money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt, or if a memher is requireu to make a payment <ind is given an official receipt. hut feels that he should not h;1vc heen rcquireJ to make such payment. this should immediately he reported lo Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds arc used to further its ohjects and purposes including. hut not limited to. furthering the political. social and economic intere!.ts of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmcn and the •1Jv;1ncement of trade union concepls. In connection with such ohjects, SPAD supports and contrihutes co political Ci.lndiJate~ for elective office. All contrihutions are volunti.lry. No contrihution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination. financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the ahove improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. it involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and 'locial interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of ~to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. June 1988 I LOG I 7 �2nd Cook Kirk Diener stocks his galley on the India.na Harbor. The Paul H. Townsend tied up in Cleveland on the Cuyahoga River. SIU Lakes Sailors Look to 1988 Shipping Season·as More Jobs Are on Horizon TH Wheelsman Peny Willis waits for the ladder to be secured. ,.~ ·"\ .. "' Soon that small pile would grow to mountain size as the Thayer discharged her first cargo of the year in Cleveland. 8 I LOG I June 1988 Ray Kline (left) and Port Agent Jack Allen are former shipmates. N-0w, Watchman Kline sails aboard the Townsend. �Watchman Robert Allen. Time for a cup of coffee for Asst. Conveyerman Walt Lesczynski on the Reiss. De~khand Melvin Kirchoff on the Townsend. With the help of a tug, the Thayer nears its dock. Here the pair of deckhands take a line. June 1988 I LOG I a �East Coast by V .P. Jack Caffey W E have come across some last minute snags in our tentative agreement with the Seafood Producers Association in New Bedford. As soon as we get all the names and addresses of the crewmembers there, we will be sending out a copy of the Union's final proposals for ratification. We have reached a tentative agreement with Maritrans. Many of you will remember the company as Harbor Towing. Some good news concerning World War II veterans. A city bill renaming Battery Park City in honor of merchant seamen serving in World War II has been signed. There will be a ceremony June 8 at City Hall, where Mayor Ed Koch will sign the bill. We are gearing up for the November elections. This promises to be a landmark election for the maritime industry. The American-flag merchant marine stands at a crossroads. If the next administration fails to take any constructive steps to halt the decline of our industry, then there might not be an American-flag merchant marine left to save. The recently released president' s Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense stands as a blueprint for the industry's revival. The chances are slim that any action will be taken on the report during this session of Con· gress. But by being politicalJy active, we can make sure that whoever be· comes the next president understands where we stand on this issue. Great Lakes by Exec. V.P. Mike Sacco T HE Canadian Free Trade Agreement is running into fierce opposition among Canadian nationalists and trade union members who see it as a sell-out of their interests. Workers north and south of thr; border have been vigorous in their denunciation of the treaty. Thanks to the timely actions of SIU President Frank Drozak and SIU of Canada head Roman Gralewii;z;, maritime was removc;d from the treaty. So for at kast, shipping has picked up in the region. Much of that has been due to a turnaround in the steel industry. But industry experts predict a slowdown in the near-future. The only thing in question is the degree. This. of course, will have important i;onsequcncr;s for shipping up here. Meanwhile, SIU members employed on dredging jobs have been doing quitr; well. Dunbar and Sullivan is working on two dredging projects in the Saginaw Bay area, one in Point Lookout, Mich., the other in Sebewaing. Meanwhile Leudtke Enginr;cring has been working on an hydraulic electrical project in Gary, Ind. And bids will soon be opening up for the Buffalo River and Harbor Dredging project . An accident including a Greek-flag vessel tied up traffic on the Chicago River recently. Great Lakes Dredging and Dock won an emergency contract to free the stranded vessel. One last thing, the Union is looking to stimulate; work in the badly depressed tug and barge industry. 10 I LOG I June 1988 Area Vice Presidents' Report Some industry figures estimate that $400 million could be generated annually for the industry if the Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) were encouraged to use the tug and barge industry to move military cargo. Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco S HIPPING has been very good in the Gulf. Military work has provided the bulk of our new job opportunities. The SIU has reached a contract with Crescent Towing of Mobile to extend the present contract for another year. We are also in negotiations with GATCO Towing. Tom Glidewell is handling the negotiations for the Union. The SIU has been active on the grassroots level. We will participate in the Democratic State Convention, which .will be held June 15 in Houston, Texas. In addition, we have been active in the State Fed and the various central labor bodies. Education and political activity remain the keys to turning things around for the maritime industry. I therefore urge every member who has not registered to vote to do so. Also, make sure that you take time out to upgrade your skills at Piney Point. Government Services by V. P. Buck Mercer T HERE are two issues of vital importance to the MSC membership of this organization that are remotely related and should be resolved with management. The resolution of the first problem-''reliefs"-will help curtail the number of "disciplinary actions" that have begun to pile up, which is the second issue. In the recent past, the SIU office has received a number of requests from members aboard ships to ••make sure my relief gets here." This cry is being heard more and more often these days. The; ••relief," however, shows up weeks or months later, if at all. Crewing of vessels is strictly the responsibility of MSC and MSCP AC. as is the furnishing of replacements and/or "reliefs." An unlicensed mariner is assigned to a vessel for a six-month period, after which he/she is due to be relieved, unless, with the blessings of the master, they 1;hoose to remain, thereby extending their tour-of-duty. Those wanting to be relieved are required to request a relief 30 days prior to the end of the six-month commitment. All this is fine, except MSCPAC has been unable to fulfill their commitment and furnish on-time replacements. The mariner, who possibly has personal obligations at home , cannot or should not depart the vessel until his " relier· arrives. If no replacement arrives at the ship , the mariner begins to devise ways and means of leaving the ship. Quite often, thr;y do not use goodjudgment, and leaving their ships shorthanded results in a serious "dis- ciplinary action" which is MSCPAC's way of dealing with an already serious problem. While "disciplinary action" is a necessary shipboard evil, the MSC sailor must watch his/her every move ashore-domestic or foreign-and, for that matter, at home. There is a charge of ' 'conduct unbecoming a government employee," which applies aboard ship, ashore or at home . So, between the MSCPAC's failure to furnish on-time ''reliefs'' for their mariners and the heavy obligation the mariner is under to MSCP AC, it is no wonder why disciplinary actions are running at a very high pitch. West Coast by V. P. George McCartney W ORLD WAR II created an unprecedented demand for American shipping, which made it easier for maritime unions like the SIU to organize new workers. Wages and working conditions which had been depressed ever since the ill-fated strike of 1921, improved dramatically. Yet as the war drew to a close, it became obvious that maritime unions would have to work twice as hard just to stay even. Signs of an anti-union backlash were becoming apparent. In addition , the transition from a war to peace time economy would inevitably have far-reaching repercussions for American seamen. An agent's conference in New York in March 1945 helped prepare the SIU for the post-war era. The structure of the Union was streamlined and strengthened. A new position was created, Director of Organizing, whch was filled by New York Port Agent Paul Hall, who later became president of the Union. Under Hall's direction, a strong foundation was laid. Successful organizing drives were conducted against such companies as Isthmian and Cities Service. The Union gradually assumed a leadership role, both in the maritime industry and in the labor movement. Throughout the 1950s, the SIU was able to build upon the organizing gains that had been made during the immediate post-war era. Wages and benefits were continually upgraded. New union halls were erected. An emphasis was placed on education and training, which made it possible for the Union to adopt to the technological changes which were sweeping the maritime industry. The SIU saw itself thrust into the national limelight on an issue of central importance: combatting organized crime on the waterfront and in the labor movement. Paul Hall worked closely with AFL head George Meany in making sure that American workers were represented by clean, democratic unions. Throughom: the '50s, the SIU often found itself at odds with its traditional rival, the National Maritime Union. The competition between the two outlived the merger between the AFL and CIO in 1955. Still, the SIU and the NMU were able to work together on the more important issue facing American seamen: the mass exodus of American shipping companies to flag of convenience registries. Despite some victories in the courts, the unions' promising efforts to sign up FOC vessels was stopped dead in the water by a 1963 Supreme Court ruling. Legislation which the SIU helped pass in 1954, the P.L. 480 " Food for Peace" program, made it possible for the SIU to improve the wages and benefits of its membership during a time of retrenchment for the maritime industry. The Union was successful in beating back efforts to dismantle the program. By 1962, the SIU had become a key player on the national scene. In recognition of the productive role the SIU had played in numerous areas, the SIU's president was appointed to the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO by the Federation's president, George Meany. This marked a new stage in the Union's development. It was the beginning of the SIU's leadership in maritime labor-in organizing, in bargaining, in training and education, and in political action. .· · ·• .t. On their way for a tour of Capitol Hill, these SIU upgraders stopped at the Supreme Court. The group includes Wayne Halsall, Charles Polk, Piney Point Port Agent Al Raymond, Dan Spooner (Manpower), Jimmy Hendrix, Steve Migliara, Kevin Struzik, Richard Worthy, Melvin Layner, Tom Warner, Owen Duffy, Mike Peck, Dave McGrath, Richard Buchanan and Jim Floyd. �SIU's Sam Houston, Atlantic Spirit Pay Off in Busy New Orleans The Sam Houston ties up in New Orleans. Here is part of the Atlantic Spirit's crew. From the left are Chief Cook I. Johns, Chief Steward Keno, QMED 0. Flores, New Orleans Bosun R. Garay, Patrolman Nick Celona, and AB Bonefont. i m~rt i~ AB Ivey Cox, sailing on the Sam Houston, is an old friend of Frank Mongelli, the late vice president of the SHLSS. part of the rrew of the Sam Houston (Waterman) dudng its payoff in New Orleans, (I. tor.) AB N. Bryant, ABC. Carter, AB M. Zimbro, AB D. Miller, Messman R. Hall and Steward/Baker Nick Andrews. The Atfuntic Spiril. The counter is always a busy pla<.:e at the New Orleans hall. Here Port Agait Ray Singletary (right) discusses business with long-time member Mr. Boone. June 1988/LOGI11 �.., Healthy· Gulf and East Coas Is Backbone of Boatmen' The Monitor (Crowley) is a deepsea tug w and Puerto Rico. Above are (I. to r.) AB Hutchins, 2nd Mate Lee Wallace, Cook J Mate Bill Smith. Onboard the Peggy S are Asst/Eneineer James Thomas (left) and Mate Alan Thomas Sr. Shamokin Capt. Hilton S. Foster Sr. (right) is preparing to retire next year. The crew of the Titan (Sabine) is pictured above while it is tied up at Lake Chades. The crew is (I. to r.) Deckhand Larry Gaston, Chief Engineec Allen Bcunet, Capt. Joseph CourniH and Deckhand Curtis S. Abshire. 12 I LOG I June 1988 In Texas City, the crew of the Joe M. Po Pictured above are (I. to r.) SIU Rep Jo Robert Jardell and Sidney Thomas and T �·::·· ' tug/to :~ harge/dredge ~ a w: ··~*wr-..:· ; I :0:~:~ =·-~· :..; =·::::::;.=:~::";:-i~:·~~::..:?-.::.:J*~~x!~~~w~::::..: ~ Inland Work Job Security In Lake Charles, the crew of the Hermes (Sabine) poses (I. to r.) Capt. Richard Mantalvo, Asst. Engineer Gary Boyless and deckhands Charles Durgin and Kenny Moore. On the James Justice (Orgulf) are Lead Deckhand Jay Brown and Deckhand Robert Shaw . Engineer John Tanner (foregound) and the rest of the Peggy S crew load new line aboard the tug. .;;,:;.\3;+;, Higman) takes a break at the Amco docks. rnold 1 Tankerman Tom Brown, captains rm an Dominic Bailey. June 1988ILOGI13 �East and Gulf Coast Boatmen at Work In Morehead City, N.C., the SIU-crewed Beaufort Belle (Steuart Transportation) pushes a barge into the Texas Gulf Terminal. Capt. Melvin Willis on the bridge of the Beau/ort Belle. SIU Boatmen in Morehead City also work fo1: Carteret Towing. Pictured above are Engineer James E. Willis, Enaineer Linwood A. Calhoun, Capt. Brian K. Willis, Capt. Mark E. Price and Engineer Morri~ W. Mace • Allied Marine's Sea Robin recrewed recently after a months-long lay-up. Pictured above onboard in Norfolk, Va. are (I. to r.) SIU Rep Richie Wilson, AB Thomas Quirante, Cook Dave Laffan, Mate Mike Forrester and Capt. Erik Eriksen. ... June Hughes is the cook on the James Juslice. 14 /LOG I June 1988 The crew of the Beaufort Belle is (I. tor.) Capt. Melvin Willis, Deckhand Mike Taylor, Cook Paul Jones, 2nd Engineer Steve Hopkins, and Mate Wallate Main. �Aboard the tug Petrel are (I. to r.) Mate Jimmy Taylor, Engineer Jimmy Smith, AB Willie Owens and Cook James Ambrose. The tug Petrel, owned by SIU-contracted Allied Marine, is ready to tie up at the Allied dock in Hopewell, Va. - On the Shamokin, the crew goes over some of the latest contract proposals. From the left are Capt. Hilton S. Foster Sr., Chief Engineer Robert Fulford, SIU Rep Richie Wilson and AB/Cook Russel Hudgins. The BC 10 (Texas Gulf Marine) is a spare boat used when needed in Morehead City, N.C. With the Pamlico laid up for repain, SIU Boatmen operated the BC JO. Pictured :drove are (I. to r.) SIU Rep Danny Griffin, Engineer Gerald Huneycutt, Capt. Jack ThomH •md Mate/CMk Ty Saunders. A pair of SIU-crewed tugs, the Ocean Star (Sheridan Transportation) at the dock and the Petrel. Personals Capt. H.H. Hiss Salvatore T. Nevola, your chief mate aboard the SS Mart in Van Please call or write Blackie San- Buren when she was torpedoed in chez, Star Rt. 2. Box 753, Satsuma, 1945, would like you to get in touch Fla. 32089. Phone number: (904) with him. Please call him collect (516) 959-6177. 328-5916. Frank Smith Deckhands George D.-vis (left) and Marshal Saunders Jr onboard a Texas Gulf Barg~ in Moorehead City. - June 1988 I LOG I 15 -:;-- - �Deaths Pe Correction Due to an editor's error, several pictures of new pensioners in last month's LOG were incorrectly placed in the Deaths column. Below are their pictures. The LOG regrets the error. Joseph R. Hales John James E. Lewis Thomas J. Henry Claude R. Newman Charles S. Oski Peter C. Schaefer John J. Terry Charles Williams Joe A. Worrell Jene Legg Inland Gloucester Fishermen Dominic Parisi Donald A. Sutherland James A. Davis Inland James Davis Harold Hess Alvis Hughes Arthur Lewin James Sammon Charles Ussun George Tolliver MAY 1-31, 1988 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C New Y{)rk ............. . ......... . . Pnilaoe1pnia ......•................ Baltimore ............ .......... . . . Norfolk ..................... . Mobile .............. . . .. ........ . New Orleans ...................... . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . San Francisco •........ , , . , ........ . Wilmington ....................... . Se;ittle .............. . Puerto Rico .................... Houston ..... . Algonac _ ...... . ............. . St. Louis ........................ . Piney Point ....................... . Totals ........................ , .. 0 Mobile ......•.................... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville ............... . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle .......................... . Thomas H. Holt Puerto Rico ...................... Houston ......................... Algonac ......................... St. Louis ....... ........... ...... Piney Point ....................... . . . . . Totals .......................... . 1 7 54 0 1 3 0 3 0 0 3 MQne Jr. Harry Constantine Raymond J. Glespen James R. Kelly C.L. Granger Desmond T. Kenny CArl E. Lamb Ralph R. Nay George E. Pretare Floyd Simmons Milton A. Lirette Harold E. McCoy 16 I LOG I June 1988 Class B 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 20 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 3 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 10 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 7 , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 24 . . . . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ....................... . 0 0 0 Puerto Rico ...................... Houston . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .. Algonac . . ............... .. St. Louis ................... . .... Piney Point .......... . .. .. ........ Totals .......................... All Groups Class A Class c 0 3 0 3 0 26 63 0 1 60 0 0 0 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 66 0 0 0 49 6 14 0 200 4 0 1 2 0 0 19 0 1 1 0 3(; 0 0 0 28 1 0 88 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 2 5 0 0 42 0 0 0 20 0 0 32 0 0 0 10 2 1 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claren~e ••REGISTERED ON BEACH 5 2 0 0 7 0 0 17 0 0 0 2 0 Baltimore ........................ Norfolk ......... ....... .. ....... . ........ Mobile.... ......... New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 Pon New York ........ ................ . Philadelphia .......•.... ........... Sammy M. Evans Support SPAD ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York ............•............ Phila<Jelohia ...................... . Baltimore , , ...................... . Norfolk ............ ...... ....... . William Dean The use of the nation's domestic waterways system is once again recognized as an efficient, cost-effective alternative to the truck and rail movement of cargoes shipped by the Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC), according to a story _written by Dave Kameras in the May issue of Currents. ''Some estimates exceed $400 million annually in potential revenues to be earned by water carriers from MTMC shipments," writes Kameras. "The industry awaits these developments eagerly.'' 0 Port Raul Giron Military Domestic Cargo DECK DEPARTMENT Purl Edward F. Fabian Treaties ratifying two conventions of the International Labor Organization were signed by President Reagan. This was the first formal U.S. adherence to new ILO standards in 35 years. The president's action followed ratification of the two treaties, and brought success to the SIU's long fight to win ratification. One of the two treaties, Convention 147, requires nations to establish minimum standards for working and living conditions for crews on seagoing vessels registered under their flag. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters Deepsea J. Albertson ILO Ralph Arendian William Adams Homer Baldwin Lawrence Belanger Great Lakes Ray C. Brue Arvis Benson Robert Brunner Barney Dahl Peter Canessa Ward Johnson Herlies A. Henry S. Anthony Conti Robert E. Matheson Kasprzynski Evans Jr. James Derrickson Edward Murphy Allen Dunn Pedro Erazo Herlies Evans Floron Foster Raymond Gomez Charles Gray Forest Boldrin Henryk Kasprzynski Edward Moore King Koo King Sea Koo John Kulas Morinosuke Kamikihara Walter Laughridge Way Lee Richard Leiby Robert Liegel Manuel Madarang Richard Martinez James Meeks JQhn J. Kulas James Sammon Jr. Juan Mojica Great Lakes Gordon T. Luckett Lewis (Continued from Page 24.) Edward Moore Frederick Peet Marcus Peralta Doyle Platt Casimiro Raguinan James Stewart George Tolliver Osby Taylor 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 71 0 20 351 140 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 4 3 0 0 2 Totals All Depanments ............... . 135 26 30 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . . . . . 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 8 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 40 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 7 ·"'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �< - ., ~ • :: • • ~~ ~· • • ~·,...., 1'' ~ • • .. . .... .. • ~ #~ ;~ '~ ~ SHLSS Hosts Distinguished Guests On May 24 and 25, SHLSS hosted guests from the U.S. Virgin Islands Governor's Council. The council's main interest was in stimulating the Virgin Islands' job market for merchant mariners. Escorted by UIW officials Steve Edney (National Director), Amos Peters (UIW Caribbean Region V.P.), and James Coppin (UIW Caribbean Region Assistant V.P.), were U.S. Virgin Islands officials, Ms. Gloria Canegata (Dir. of Job Training & Partnership Administration) and Dr. Aubrey Roebuck (Assist. Commissioner of Education). Welcomed by Major Ken Conklin, the contingent was given a VIP tour of all the SHLSS's facilities, induding the Farm and the Seafarers Addiction and Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Aubrey Roebuck and Ms. Gloria 4 Canegata listen attentively as Man· ....... power Coordinator Bart Rogers e plains the intricate workings of the Manpower Office. The Virgin Islands Governor's CQun- llllrii..... cil delegation tours the Manpower 1111111""'" Billing Office. Left to right; Bart Rogers, Gloria Canegata, Amos Peters--UIW, Jamts Coppin-UIW t Steve Edney- UIW, Jackie Knoetgen--SHLSS Dean of Edu~ation, Bill Eglinton-SHLSS Vocational Director, and Gay Fowler-Office Manager. ~ Gloria Canegata lectu.-e~ SHLSS vo· ...... cational instructors during their Cooperative Vocational Education course. These instructors are working towards their Advanced Professional Certification in T.-ade and Industrial Education frnm the Univer· sity of Ma.-yland. Officen from Progressive Driver ..... Services, Inc. a11d thtir UIW chief 11111""""" shop steward toured SllLSS facilities with Manpower Coordinatu.-, Ba.-t RQgers. Pie· tu.-ed, left to .-ight are; Brian DohertyAtlantic Coast UIW V.P., John Luttro-UIW Shop Steward, Doug Harmon-Presidtnt of Progressive Driver Services, Inc., Michael Reese-Vice President of Progressive Driver Services, Inc. June 1988ILOGI17 �SHLSS course Graduates Lifeboat Class #426 First row (I. to r.) Warren Barroner, Darrell Weathenpon, Carlos CaIToll, Anthony Dagy, Francis Dyer, Luigi Malta, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Troy Robin, Steven Hoskins, Michael J. Sopczak, William Thomas, Richard Keenan, Patrick Barton, Jeffrey Fry, Richard Rose and Byran Shepard. Upgraders Lifeboat Kneeling (I. tor.) Muharam Husin, Robert "Pit Bull" Milan, Abraham Daif, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Jerry Hobbs, Elizabeth Martinetti, Aron McCallon and Herb Curry Jr. MSC Lifeboat Kneeling (I. to r.) Gilbert Galcia, Ali Said, Juan M. Sanchez, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Lenin Delgado, Jean Battle, Jose Ocasiom, Angel Luis Perez Jr., (third row) Gerald Soriano and Joseph Wise. Recertified Bosuns Front row (I. tor.} Fareed A. Khan, Bennie R. Hobbs Jr., Edward M. Cain, Joseph Artis, Mike Russo, Eddy Stivaeard, (second row) Carrol Heick, James O'Mara, Robert Newby, Pete Hulsebosch, Louie Zizzo and Claude Dockery. Sealift Class First row (I. to r .) Allen Bright, John McCabe, Keith Shanaberger, Jim McGinnis, Charles Wharton (second row) Bill Hellwege (instructor), Eddie Cain, James O'Mara, Bennie R. Hobbs Jr., Louie Zizzo, Fareed A. Khan, Eddy Stivaeard, Roy E. Matteson, (third row) Carrol Heick, Joseph Artis, Pete Hulsebosch, Kevin Struzik, Joey Clements, Mike Goins, Robert Newby, Chuck Dockery and A. Hansen. Sealift Class First row (I. to r.) V.L. Kirksey, A Ian Bright, John McCabe, (second row) Harry Alonzi (instructor), Hansen, Mike Goins, Kevin Struzik and Lorenzo Nelson. Diesel Engine Front row (I. to r.) William Behan, Owen Duffy, (second row) Ede Malzkuhn (instructor), Don Malozzi and Floyd Acord. Welding Front row (I, to r.) Stephen Migliara, Cizi Grycko, Melvin Layner, (second row) Michael Peck, Charles Polk, Bob Hamil and Bill Foley (instructor). ~ Scalift Cla.ss (L t() r_) Stt:pht:n Migliara, Michael Peck, Elizabeth Martinettit Bobby "Pit Bunt' Milan and Michael Mc- llwain. - College Programs Class (I. to r .) Jeffrey L. McPhenon, Greg Linkom and Mike Harat. NQt pktured are Steve Parker, and John Thompson. 18 I LOG I June 1988 Ja~k Freeman Canadian Seamanship Training Program First row (I. to r.) Ken LeBlanc, Rickey Kelland, Michele Bertrand, Jill Vance, Gary Lambert, Daniel Desjardins, Jerry Hryckowian, (second row) Bruce R. Kelland, Mary Catherine Bonnar, Wieslaw Witczak, Elvis Jones, Fred Gagne, George Finney, David Power, Brain Laramee, (third row) Lloyd Doe, Terry McCormick, Robert Playford, Derek Mitchell, Survine Anthony, Stephane Descheneaux, Joseph Clark and Jim Moore (instructor). �Engine Upgrading Check·ln Date Completion Date July 11 Marine Electrical .Maintenance Refrigeration Systems .Maint. & Op. May 23 August 22 June 27 October 3 September 29 July 1 September 30 August 19 November 11 Refrigerated Containers-Advanced .Maint. August 8 September 2 Pumproom Maint. & Operations August 1 September 19 September 9 October 28 Variable Speed DC Drives September 5 October 14 Electro-Hydraulic Systems November 7 December 16 Automation November 21 November 21 December 16 June 24 November 11 Course QMED -·Any Rating Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote O.S. Maritime Industry May-December 1988 The following is the current course schedule for April 1988 December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Co~rses Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Welding December 16 Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ble. Although every effon will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. Hydraulics May 30 October 17 Third Asst. Engineer/Steam or Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Recertification Programs PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Completion Date Steward Recertification Check-In Date July 5 Bosuns Recertification September 26 November 7 Course Deck Upgrading Courses Check· In August 8 Course Date Completion Date Able Seaman June 13 July 25 September 19 October 31 July 22 September 2 October28 December 9 Radar ObServer Unltd. July 18 July 29 Rada Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) High School Equlvalency (GED) efresher/Renewal Radar Rer;ertificatlon Lifeboat May 30 June 27 July 25 August 22 September 19 October 17 November 14 December 12 June IO July 8 August 5 September 2 September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 LNO - Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon com,p lction of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. Steward (Jpgrading Courses course Assistant Cook Check· In Date Completion Date Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)• Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chlef Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* A t E uca ion Co rses Course English as a Second Language (ESL) Check-In Date Completion Date July 5 August 15 August 29 October 31 October 10 December 12 July 5 August 29 October 31 August13 October 7 December 10 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) April 11 . April 15 (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course June 6 June 24 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. Co ege Pro ra s Sche ule Check·ln Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program May 23 *All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Sea lift August 8 familiarization at the end of their regular course. October 17 or 98 Completion Date July 15 September 30 December 9 June 1988ILOGI19 �,.,._ ...............................•........................................................•....•...••••.....•••.......••...••••.•..••••.•.• Seat are rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Ur:grading Application i Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Address Mo./Day/Year (Street) (State) (City) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D (Area Code) Pacific D Lakes Member D If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security II _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book II_ _ _ _ _ _ Seniority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces 0 Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ No D (if yes, fill in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From _______ to Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No 0 (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Followir'lg Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed ENGINE DECK o FOWT D AB/Sealltt o Towboat 011erator Inland D Cel.-tlal Navigation D QMEO-Any Rating Cl Mastvr ln,pvct'd Towing Vessel O bt Class Pilot (orgMizM o Third Male o Radar Observer Unllmhed STEWARD ~elf study) ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Llfebgatm1m (M\.15t be taken with another course) No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. 0 Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) D Marine Elvctrlcal Maintenance O Pumproom Maintanance & Operation D Automation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations O Diesel Engine Technology D A~si~tant Engineer/Chief Engineer un Inspected Motor Vessel CJ Orglnal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam gr Mgtor 0 R'frlgerated Containers Advanced Maintenance O Hydraulics o Electro-Hydraulic Systems 0 Assistant Cook Utility D Cook and Baker o Chief Cook 0 Chief Steward 0 Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree 0 Certificate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 0 Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DVS) D English as a Second Language (ESL) 0 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE S I G N A T U R E - - - - - - - - - - -- - - DATE _ _ _ __ _ _~-~---RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: R v. 2/U Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 •••••••4! .....................................................................................................................,-::;::;;...~-........., 20 I LOG I June 1988 �ADONIS (Apex), April 16--Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Frank Costango, Educational Director M.J. Brennan, Deck Delegate W.T. Byrne, Engine Delegate Robert Johnston, Steward Delegate Charles Brown. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The repair lists should be turned in so that the necessary work can be completed. There is $42 in the ship's fund . LOGs were brought onboard at the last U.S. port by the boarding patrolman and were passed out to all departments. It was noted that as soon as the freezer is repaired, ice cream will once again be available. A discussion was held on the rumor that the Union is going to close some of the hiring halls, change the shipping rules and ship by telephone. A vote of the crew present showed a majority would be against such a move. Next port: Beaumont, T~xas. But if members have a beef, they should go through their department delegate as a first step. There is $218 in the ship's fund . Clarification on the clothing allowance for the deck department was requested as was clarification on the reimbursement policy for living expenses when caught ashore due to canceled launches or an early sail. Members also expressed the desire to have a Union official visit the ship at least once every year. They also would like information on an economic price adjustment for 1987. Repair of the crew VCR is The captain thanked everyone for the·r help in cleaning the ship for the Japanese public health inspection in Okinawa. Out of a possible 95 points, "we got a perfect 95 and a two-year health certificate. " The educational director stressed the importance of upgrading at Piney Point. He noted that the SIU must have enough qualified members to man the ships, otherwise "we will lose the jobs to the licensed personnel. " Next port: Long Beach , Calif. SEA-LAND KODIAK (Sea-Land Service) , March 28-Chairman William C. Feil , Secretary Ken Hayes, Educational Director C. Cunningham , Deck Delegate Earl Brannan, Engine Delegate Jan Haidir, Steward Delegate Richard Sanderson. Some minor beefs in the deck department and some disputed OT in the engine department was BAYAMON (Puerto Rico Marine), May 1-Chairman Edward Ellis, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educational Director David Able, Deck Delegate D. Brown, Engine Delegate James Combes, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. No disputed OT. Payoff will be May 3. The chairman is checking the time of arrival so that a patrolman can be on hand for payoff as early as possible. The ship's movies have not been changed in more than six weeks and some loose tiles need to be fixed in the mess area and in the private rooms. Otherwise, all is running smoothly aboard ship. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the fine food and good service. Members were reminded to return to the ship a little early since it has been leaving right on time. Next port: Jacksonville, Texas. COVET (Cove Shipping), May - Chairman C.F. Pryor. Secretary W. Braggs. Educational Director F. Kiaemgy, Deck DelegateJ. Poleate. Engine Delegate T. Koubek, Steward Delegate H. Jones. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck and engine departments. The captain wa ked to put out the draw before arrival in Baton Rouge. Th e chairman reminded cr@wmemb@rs to coop@rate in h@lping ke@p the ship in tip-top condition and also stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. Two new washing machin@s have be@n requisitioned for the crew. A reminder also went out that when traveling, crewmem· b@rs should ch@ck on transportAtion rtttes l'.1etore leaving the Union Mii. Ne)lt port~ Baton Rouge. La. 1ST LT. JACK LUMMUS (A.MSEA.) , April 4--Chairman Marl< Stev~ns , se~re­ ta.ry K. oormOdy, Educational Director/Engine Delegate Randy Tannis, Deck Delegate Gary Coats, Steward Delegate Ellen Jobbers. No beefs or disputed OT reported . being looked into. Ttte Lummus has been anchored off the Republic of Korea for one month and will depart April 15. Next port: Guam. PU RT p Rco e. May 1-Chairman A.. Armada, Secretary J.R. Colls, Educational Director W. Ste· vens, Deck Delegate T. Trikoglou, Engine Delegate R.L. Oppel, Steward Delegate A..L. O'Neill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Payoff will take place as soon as the boarding patrolman comes onboard. There has been scme talk cf a layup in June or July. One man got off sick in Puerto Rico and remained there in the hospital. A replacement was called in Baltimore. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service) , April 15-Chairman Robert F. Garcia, Secretary R. Linasan , Educational Director S. Pardon Jr. No beefs or disputed OT reported . There is $170 in the VCR fund. reported. There is $48 in the film fund. The bosun suggested that all members keep up to date on the maritime industry situation. He said they should study the issues and make their viewpoints known to their ena ors and re rese a ·ves. Any beefs should be taken to the department delegate or to the ship's chairman, not directly to the skipper. Many complaints were voiced over the life jackets. They ware assembled in Haiti and appear to be made for very small people. Members find them useless and cannot work in them . Clarification is needed on tying up and on cleaning the lounge. Also, a copy of the work rules is needed , and a shelf should be set up in the library. Next port Tacoma, Wash. I would like tc apologrne to the Sea-Land crew who made a large retirement pennant for me that l tlll>ew overboard, besides not attending the retirement pa.rty. I had been very uptight about the treatment we were given aft.er World War II, the innuendos about draft status, pay and other things. I thought that the two yea.rs retll'ement credit for being in the military was adding insult to injury. To my Union brothers who were lost or disabled, God bless you. I hope you made it to Valhalla. Tc the mcthers and fathers , your sons were men amongst men. To the wives and sweethearts, your ma.n had guts. To the children, I am sorry your dad was not with you while you were growing up and denied the funds for a. proper education, like the sons and daughters of the military were given. Vin.cent J. Meehan Sasebo, Japan M-13 STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Management) , April 30-Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary I.A. Fletcher. No beefs or disputed OT. Three men were logged and fired in the deck department for refusing the captain's order to turn to on overtime. The ship will go into drydock on arrival in Galveston. The chairman reminded all members to be sure to register to vote in the upcoming elections and to support the SIU's political programs by contributing to SPAD. Everyone was asked to leave their rooms in order. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job. Next port: Galveston, Texas. USNS H. H. HESS (T-AGS 38), April 10-Chairman David R. Park, Secretary D.R. Cook, Deck Delegate James Hoban. No beefs or disputed OT reported. With regard to contract negotiations, the chairman noted that any changes or alterations to the contract should be submitted in writing to Deck Department Delegate James Hoban, who will then submit it to SIU Vice President "Red" Campbell. Members were advised that any trash thrown over the side should be biodegradable and weighted. It was further suggested to get rid of styrofoam cups and plastic drinking cups. Other suggestions made were to have linen handed out the day before berthing inspection and to change the time of the Union meeting so that steward department personnel can attend. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: AMBASSADOR ATLANTIC SPIRIT OVERSEAS NATALIE SEA-LAllD INDEPENDENCE SEA·LAllD lllNOVATOR SEA-LAND PACIFIC SEA-LAND TRADER SUGAR ISLANDER Monthly Membership Meetings Port 'A Public Apology . . . ' SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), April 17-Chairman R. O'Rourke, Secretary C. Modellas, Educational Director W.C. Barrineau , Deck Delegate Erik Jensen, Engine Delegate C. Dunn. No beefs or disputed OT reported. One wiper was hurt in the engine room and got off in Kobe, Japan. His replacement came aboard in Hong Kong. The chairman talked about the importance of voting in the upcoming national elections-especially of backing a candidate who is pro-maritime. He also stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point . ..... . .... . .. Tuesday, July 5 . ... .... . .... .. . . ..... 10:30 a.m . New York .... . .......... Tuesday , July 5 ...................... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .......... .. .. Wednesday , July 6 . . ....... .. . . .... . . 10:30 a.m. Baltimore .......... . .. . .. Thursday , July 7 . ........... . ........ 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, July 7 ........... . ......... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville ..... .... .. .. . Thursday , July 7 ..... . .. . ............ 10:30 a.m. Algonac ... . ... ..... .. .. . Friday , July 8 . . . . .. . ... .. .... . ...... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, July 11 . .......... .... . .. . . . 10:30 a.m. New Orleans .. . .. . ...... .Tuesday , July 12 .... . . . . .. ... . .... ... 10:30 a.m. Mobile .... . .... .. ... .. .. Wednesday , July 13 ..... . .... .. ... . .. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco .. ... . . . ... .Thursday, July 14 .... . ....... . .. . .... 10: 30 a. m. Wilmington ........ . ..... Monday, July 18 .. . ... . . . ..... . .... . . 10:30 a .m. Seattle . . ......... . ...... Friday, July 22 ...................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan ... . .... . .... .. . Thursday , July 7 ... ... . . . ... . ..... .. . 10:30 a.m . St. Louis ............... .Friday , July 15 .. . . ....... . ......... . 10:30 a .m. Honolulu . ___ . . .. _.... _ . . Friday , July 15 ..... . ...... . . . .. ... . . 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, July 13 ............ . ..... 10:30 a .m. Jersey City .... .. . . .. . . ... Wednesday , July 20 ......... . ........ 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, July 19 ..................... 10:30 a.m. June 1988 I LOG I 21 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes MAY 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port 0 Algonac ......... . ........ . DECK DEPARTMENT a 36 7 28 Port Frank Drozak, President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Mike Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President Jack Caffey, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP a 16 2 0 10 2 5 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 7 2 0 Port 0 Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 10 7 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1O 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 11 17 Totals All Departments. . . . . . . . O 49 22 0 56 O HEADQUARTERS 19 0 10 16 0 41 22 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MAY 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York ............... Philadelphia ... ...... ..... Baltimore .... . .......... Norfolk ................. Mobile ..... ............ New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle .... . . ...... ..... Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ..... .... . ...... Houston . ............... St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals ............. Port New York ............... Philadelphia . ............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk ...... . . . . . . . . ... Mobile .. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington . . . . . . - . . . . . . S!i!~ttle ..... - .. - - . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . Honolulu. ........ ' Houston . . . . . . - . • • • • • ' ' I St. LOUIS. Piner: Point . •,, • • • o . • •, Trl!D ll .... •••• j • •I I • I I I I I I •••'I I I I I I , , o I I I I I I If It , , I I I I I I I I I• I 53 3 4 8 2 8 7 1 6 10 6 11 6 2 9 8 3 3 285 90 9 9 12 29 29 27 18 38 21 2 31 0 30 6 9 9 9 22 21 21 16 24 6 0 14 0 2 7 2 4 6 0 6 1 7 6 , 4 3 4 0 1 5 8 1 3 1 6 2 14 1 5 0 3 5 0 6 60 0 1 0 1 0 5 • •• ••I I I I • o o I I I • •••I I I I I It I I I I I I I I I If I I I 12 2 4 9 4 22 18 21 11 0 3 0 0 1 8 15 1 20 1 16 20 0 3 6 1 2 12 , • o I I I I I I I I 5 • • • o I I I I It 4 I 254 52 • ·••••••I 33 0 2 189 • • 5 2 150 •• • 37 2 4 12 12 25 34 26 11 30 21 3 0 0 2 Port New v~rk .. PhilMelphia . Baltim~re .. NMOll< .... Mobile ... New Orleans Jar;ksonville . ..... .... San Francisco. - . ... . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . - ... Seattle .... Puerto Rir;o . . . . . . - . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston .. ....... .... St. Louis ........ ........ Piney Point , ... , .... ... . . Totals ... . ........ TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 8 45 12 23 3 0 1 1 2 6 , rn 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 2 0 22 11 13 5 152 6 62 3 36 110 21 23 5 4 3 1 0 3 14 0 0 8 10 0 0 1 0 14 3 4 13 1 2 Port New York , , ............ Philadelphia , .. ... . ....... Baltimore , , ....... . .... Norfolk .. , . , ............ Mobile .. , , , , , . , ...... New Orleans , . , . , , .... Jacksonville . .... , .. , , , . , . San Francisco ......... , ... WilmingtM . . . . . . . . . . ' ' ' . Seattle ... Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu . , , ............. Houston .. St. LOUIS . . . . . . . . . • , , • , • , Piney Point . ............. Totals 111 aepanments ...... 737 • • • •Ii • • Totals All 0 • • • • •. t o t • • t • • I • • I o • I I • I I o •'I It If 0 I • I 2 3 3 3 10 3 23 12 14 7 3 7 0 0 2 4 6 10 8 5 5 63 8 1 6 2 2 1 6 , 7 17 19 0 12 6 1 137 3 1 88 44 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 1 1 2 0 3 2 1 0 3 2 2 3 6 2 1 5 1 2 1 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 1 1 34 17 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 1 5 2 1 5 6 1 11 4 1 26 8 1 19 0 4 DECK DEPARTMENT 9 5 2 6 9 0 6 2 1 2 4 6 10 4 5 4 7 1 4 5 3 0 12 5 10 5 1 0 2 2 6 6 3 12 0 0 2 0 1 23 0 17 1 0 3 4 0 0 6 56 . 1 27 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 4 15 2 3 6 3 7 6 7 8 5 6 52 3 0 2 158 1 192 82 125 362 304 596 303 1 0 3 1 7 9 5 1 0 1 99 3 0 Trip Reliefs 9 0 3 3 2 1 3 9 3 10 4 4 4 0 2 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 80 6 13 17 15 58 47 55 30 62 20 6 43 0 7 57 459 0 0 0 0 53 4 11 11 14 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 41 27 34 19 31 10 1 33 0 2 9 291 4 33 0 0 1 0 3 0 13 0 4 2 69 3 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 , 4 6 3 25 16 78 22 29 6 9 24 0 3 16 3 5 7 5 8 12 8 9 4 1 10 2 2 3 95 9 1 5 4 2 16 3 10 6 7 0 6 4 0 3 76 6 1 2 2 1 3 6 15 4 10 0 2 2 1 4 5 0 16 1 2 0 2 3 1 4 46 2 0 1 1 0 7 4 5 0 2 2 0 0 27 2 0 0 0 0 3 2 7 3 3 0 27 0 1 0 259 83 0 1 47 0 34 33 5 5 8 7 3 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 7 3 28 5 56 20 34 11 6 0 0 14 0 0 15 10 23 13 15 rn 95 11 1 22 4 37 13 3 0 208 7 1 4 136 0 0 226 256 311 224 165 1,235 510 431 2 1 5 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. '· 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgome . 7302 (201) 435-94 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. nion St. 027 40 (617) 997-5404 3 0 25 6 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 3 0 99 0 DULUTH, Minn. *"Total Registered .. means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. "Registerea on the Beach" means the tMal number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATILE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. Shipping in the month of May was down from the month of April. A total of 1,266 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep gf!a vessels. Of the 1,288 jobs shipped, 596 jobs or about 46 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were tilled by " B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 165 trip relief jobs were shipp~d- Sinee the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 7,638 jobs have been shipped. 22 /LOG I June 1988 51 O N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �On Columnist, Shaken, 0 ~ (Editor's Note; The following series of articles was written by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll. We are publishing them here with permission of the writer and the Chronicle in the hope that the message will help someone to recover from alcoholism.) On Saturday, April 9, accompanied by my wife and mother-inlaw, I checked into the Center for Chemical Dependency at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley. (The center has since moved to Herrick Hospital.) At the time of my admission, it was suggested by the nurse that I might want to register under a pseudonym. I chose "Herman Melville." An hour later, half-drunk and all scared, I was greeted by my roommate, a young black musician. "Herman," he said, jovially. I had by that time forgotten all about my pseudonym. I thought he was introducing himself. "Jon," I said, sticking out my hand. He looked at .me. "Kenneth," he said. At that moment, I believe we were both convinced that we were about to share a room with a crazy person. At the time of my admittance, my blood pressure was 188/120, despite the fact that I was already taking medicine for hypertension. Both my red blood cell count and white blood cell count were substantially below normal. My liver enzyme numbers, on the other hand, were somewhere above the ozone layer and approaching outer space. The nurse gave me enough Valium to sedate an elephant and sent me to bed without supper. My self-diagnosis at the time was that my diffo;ulties were caused largely by the consumotion of large amounts of vodka per day. Medical expert~ were quick to confirm my assumption _ Hi, I'm Jon. I'm an alcoholic. I don t like the phrases .. recover· ing akoholic or ••recovered alcoholic. Akohoism is a progrt;ssivt;, im;urable and fatal disease. You would no more speak ofa "recover1 11 11 ing alcoholic'' than you would of a ··recovering diabetic. (I don't want to enter the newly heated debate about whether or not alcoholism is a disease; that's not what this column is about. But I would present three pertinent facts: (First alcoholism is the nation's No. 3 killer, ranking behind only heart disease and cancer on the Malady Hit Parade_ Second, the American Medical Association has recognized alcoholism as a disease since 1954. Third, the largest group of sober alcoholics in the world, Alcoholics Anonymous, which has more than I million members, bases its program on the disease model.) But this column, and the ones subsequent, is not about AA. Anonymity is a good idea; I do not choose to mess with it. The Center for Chemical Dependency is not run by AA; indeed, AA runs no treatment centers of any kind. CCD does use the 12-step program developed by AA, but it also uses everything from aerobics to psychotherapy. Nor will these columns detail the history of my chemical dependency. I figure that's pretty much my own business. If you're looking for spicy details, God knows there are enough drunk celebrity as-toldto horror stories in your local bookstore. Finally, these columns are not about temperance. My only reaction to real social drinkers is one of envy . If you can stop whenever you want, if you can leave a wine glass half-full or have just one cocktail, more power to you. I can't. Thirty-one days later, when I left the hospital, my blood pressure was 106/72. My red and white blood cell counts were normal. One liver enzyme count was still slightly elevated; there's a lot of cleaning up to do down there. I had gained five pounds and the rest of my life. What happened in between? 1 ' My Short Time In the Big House I did not know what to expect. There I was at the Center for Chem- the Rocks ical Dependency at Herrick Hospital, a voluntary and indeed grateful patient, just coming out of two and half days of alcohol detox. (Note to beginners: Try never to get yourself into a situation in which you have to endure detoxification from alcohol. It's sort of like 48 hours of continuous dentistry, only all over your body.) If I thought about it at all, I supposed that we would wander around in bathrobes sipping tea. We would sit in the day room and watch television and quarrel over soap operas. We would be taught some sort of craft, perhaps, like knitting. Nope. CCD was a cross between a very good high school and a very bad summer camp, with a little bit of ashram thrown in. I found out later that it had a reputation as a tough program, and it was. Not tough in the Synanon sense-you didn't have to sit in a chair while people screamed ''slime-sucking hairball'' at you for long periods of timebut strict and demanding. You had to be at every scheduled event on time-late twice, and you lose your precious five-hour Sunday pass. No smoking or drinking coffee during meetings or other events. No leaving the room during meetings or lectures. Nurses could and would report overheard conversations; nurses could and would enter rooms at any time. No caffeine. No chocolate. No television. Outgoing calls between 6 and 11 in the evening only. No leaving the unit unescorted except to visit a halfway house or go to a funeral-no weddings; they drink at weddings. In other words. the Constitution as we kow it was suspended at CCD. We were being brainwashed, and they needed our undivided attention. And the loony thing is; We gave it to them. We ~ould have walked out of there whenever we wanted. Pack ·your clothes; snap your wrist band; by-by. But we didn't; we stayed there and went to all the lectures and group meetings; did the homework; read the literature; carried out assignments that went against some of our strongest instincts for social self-preservation. Because our lives had become unmanageable; because we were addicts; because we wanted to alter that situation. Naturally, there was a certain amount of, uh, ambivalence about this lifestyle, a certain amount of circular self-doubt; Remind me once again what the hell I'm doing here . . . oh, yeah, right, vodka and despair. Gee, but I feel fine now ... oh, yeah, right, that's because I'm here. When a likely target of opportunity appeared on the horizon, however, the therapeutic community (that was us) did take the opportunity to fire a few shots across its bow. Like the food. The food was not good. The food was bad. Every week a dietitian would lecture us on good nutrition; she would hand out documents. Some particularly healthy vegetables rated five stars on the chart. None of these vegetables ever appeared on our menus. Sometimes, what we ordered on our menus did not appear on our plates. Sometimes, the plates themselves did not appear. It was like the hospital was at war with itself. I finally figured out why the food was so lousy: It was supplied by Marriott, which owns Host International, the people with a stranglehold on airport cuisine, the masters of captive audience cookery. ©Copyright San Francisco Chronicle. All rights reserved. Next month: The democracy of addiction • . ;·······································:······································~ I SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Your Holiday at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost Name: -------'----------------~ S.S.11 _____________ Book 11 _ _ _ __ The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday in Southern Maryland at your home away from home. Address:~~------------------------------Telephone# • Number in Party Date of Arrival: 1st Choice ROOM RATES: Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS: Member Spouse Children $8.50 per day $4.00 per day $4.oo per day 2nd Choice 3rd Choice (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) Date of Departure Send to; NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. Seafarers Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 20674 (Phone: 301-994-0010) •.•••••.....•......•............................................................ · So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. June 1988 I LOG I 23 �Seafarers International Union of North America AFL-CIO Washington Report More than 100 of the nation's top maritime leaders gathered for this year's annual Merchant Marine Memorial Service at the Department of Transportation. The service coincided with the official observation of National Maritime Day. National Maritime Day was created in 1933 to promote public awareness of this nation's maritime heritage. It marked the anniversary of the first transatlantic voyage by a steamship, the SS Savannah, May 22, 1819. The Merchant Marine Memorial Service is the only national memorial which honors those American seafarers who lost their lives in service to their country. During World War II alone, 733 American vessels were sunk, and 5 ,638 merchant seamen and officers were lost as a result of enemy action. June 1988 skilled mariners within the next few years. One of the most damning criticisms came from Dr. Alan Cameron, a member of the president's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, which recently issued a set of recommendations aimed at reviving this nation's flagging maritime industry. Noting that the members of the commission had spent a year collecting information on the American-flag merchant marine and interviewing representatives from all segments of the maritime industry, Cameron was astonished that the Fletcher study did not even refer to the COMMAD report. A former dean of the Fletcher School, Cameron noted that "if this study had been presented to me, I would have sent it back, because it does not display even a minimal acquaintance with maritime literature or sources, either at the primary or secondary level." Fletcher Study Defense Commission The timing could not have been more ironic. On the same day that the nation was honoring the contributions that American seamen have made to the defense and economic development of this nation, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy unveiled a study which called for the elimination of all federal subsidies to the American-flag merchant marine. The report, entitled "New Directions for United States Merchant Marine Policy: Problems and Perspectives," said that this country's maritime industry had declined to the point where it was no longer feasible to pump any more money into subsidies. The authors of the report, two graduate students from the prestigious Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Medford, Mass., called for an expanded role for the Effective U.S. Control fleet. Emphasis was placed on repealing Subsection F of last year's Tax Reform Act, which made American-owned but foreign-registered vessels subject to federal income tax for the nrst time. The recommendations contained in the study were fairly predictable in light of the fact that it was funded by the (Ole) Skaarup Foundation, a flag·of·convenience think tank. What was not predictable was the near-unanimous rejection of the study by most segments of the maritime industry . "It's full of more holes than a well used dart board," wr6te The Journal of Commerce in a front page story on the seminar. Many members of the audience and some panel members were even more blunt ... It's categorically bad, amateurish, biased, an undergraduate piece of work and most disappointing," said Admiral Harold E. Shear, for· mer head of the Maritime Administration. One b ight note emerged from the day's proceedings~ many of participants praised the high quality of American crews and the successful efforts of American maritime unions in improving shipboard productivity. Andrew Gibson, former head of Marad and now the chairman of Automar, an SIU -con· tracted company, said that American seamen were "the ft.nest in the world, bar none." Two representatives from the military, Brig. General Edward Honor and Ret. Navy Vice Admiral and former MSC Commander Kent Carro11, also praised the quality of American seamen, but warned of a possible shortage of Another major criticism of the report wa its failure to adequately discuss the strategic role played by the American-flag merchant marine in the defense of this nation. It was a busy Maritime Day. On the same day that the Fletcher study was unveiled, hearings were being held on Capitol Hill concerning the recommendations issued by the president's Commission on Me:-chant Marine and Defense. It was the second of four scheduled hearings. While there was mixed reaction to certain recommendations (i.e., shipbuilders were against allowing American operators to build foreign, while many operators strongly supported the concept), there was overwhelming support for the report's central thesis: 'There is a clear and growing danger to the national security." said the report, "in the deteriorating condition of America's maritime industries. 'There is today insufficient strategic sealift, both ships and trained pesonncl, for the United States using only its own resources as required by defense planning assumptions, to execute a major deployment in a contingency operation in a single distant theater such as Southwest Asia. Without decisive action, the situation will worsen substantially by the year 2000. ''Major government effort is urgently required , indeed overdue, to revise our national objectives, policies and commitments in order to reverse the decline of the maritime industries." 24 /LOG I June 1988 Trade Before embarking to the Soviet Union for a summit with Mikhail S. Gorbachev, President Reagan found time to veto the Omnibus Trade Bill because it contained a modest plant closing provision. The veto was easily overriden in the House. Most observers believe, however, that the vote in the Senate will fall short by one or two votes. The legi lation had contained a number of important provisions relating to the maritime industry. ''Despite our objections to one or two provisions in the bill," said Frank Pecquex, director of the SIU's legislative department. "we were strongly in favor of it being pa sed. Something has to be done to reduce the inequities in the international trading system." Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings "We have a tremendous anomaly," said Al May, executive vice president of the United Shipowners of America. "Never in the past 20 years have the U.S. carriers been in as good a position to expand and prosper." What is needed, in the opinion of May and most other maritime officials, is an effective maritime policy and a more equitable trading system. Sewage Sludge Bill Despite efforts to weaken ex1stmg cargo preference laws, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in strengthening the provisions of the Jones Act by passing S. 1988 which was signed into law June 7. The legislation spells out Jones Act coverage for the transportation of sludge and other "valueless" material within the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone. •The SIU strongly supports expanding this promising area of employment opportunities,'' said Augie Tellez, headquarters representative, at the Union's June membership meeting. Alaskan National Wildwife "It is hard to see why absolutely pristine preservation (of the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve) should take precedence over the nation's energy needs," said The New York Times in a lead editor.al. The editorial, written after news of a negative Interior Department study was leaked to the public, made the following observation: ''The amount of oi that could be recovered from the Wildlife Refuge is not known. But it seems likely that the coastal plain ... CO!Ilt(yrts~rJ!!!!l"-­ several billion ba .. Most [members of Congress] are willing to accept a little environmental damage in return for a lot of oil. Hence the relevance of the experience at Prudhoe Bay, which now yields 20 percent of total U.S. oil production. "No species is reported to be endangered. No dramatic permanent changes in ecology are forecast. Much of the unpredicted damage has arisen because more oil has been produced than originally predicted. Even so, the total acreage affected by development represents only a fraction of 1 percent of the North Slope wilderness.'' Liner Subsidy There is near-unanimous agreement that any improvement in the maritime industry is tied to resolution of the liner subsidy question. Yet according to The Journal of Commerce, ''prospects for passage of maritime subsidy reform legislation this year appear to be very dismal. ..Five bills, including a Reagan administration proposal, are pending, but sources on both sides of Capitol Hill say the legislation is dormant. '•Earlier this year, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee held a series of hearings on the reform proposals that underscore the differences and difficulties of achieving a consensus ... The only remaining glimmer of hope for action on subsidy reform this year appears to be the effort by the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense to get an endorsement of its recommendations from executive agencies." 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Title A name given to the resource June 1988 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES EAST AND GULF COAST BOATMEN AT WORK SERVICES MARK MARITIME DAY SIU BACKS NEW ALASKAN OIL EXPLORATION EFFORT SIU FISHERMAN IN NEW BEDFORD MARITIME DAY- A TIME TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES THE GOLDEN MONARCH IN SAN JUAN UNIQUE UNREP FOR USNS A.J. HIGGINS AND ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA NEW CHIEF STAFF OFFICER AT MSCPAC CHINA DELEGATION TOURS MERCY ANNUAL OPERATION COOL BARGE UNDER WAY TO ALASKA SHLSS HOSTS DISTINGUISHED GUESTS ONE COLUMNIST, SHAKEN, ON THE ROCKS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON FLETCHER STUDY DEFENSE COMMISSION SEWAGE SLUDGE BILL ALASKAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE TRADE LINER SUBSIDY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 6 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/99e3010f44383c189193ef4c7495c97d.pdf 885c9b4c6565265fc33d027bf884c129 PDF Text Text Official Publication al the Seafarers International Union• Atlantic, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 50, No. 5, May 1988 North to Alaska on Seafarers' New Kodiak Seafarers are seeing Alaska on Sea-Land's new D-7s. Pictured above is the Sea-Land Kodiak unloading at Kodiak, Alaska. These new ships, four in all, cost about $60 million each and were built in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. These modern ships replaced four 1944-vintage C4X vessels on the Seattle to Alaska run. Pages 6 & 7 Drop In On The Great Lakes Fitout Pages 11-14 $50,000 in Scholarships SIU's Logan Awards Open School Doors Page 4 �' r by Frank Drozak T HE measure of our strength as an organization has been our ability to stand together when the pressure is on. This has been our mark throughout the years. When the rest of the labor movement looks for an example of solidarity, they ·look to the Seafarers. I am not saying this without reason, but rather to reassure you that in this time of trouble in the maritime industry we are united and strong and growing. Despite the loss of 50 percent of U.S. -flag shipping in the past 10 years, and the drastic reduction in manning, there are full employment opportunities for every member of our Union. All of our benefit plans are in sound financial condition. Our Union is solvent and healthy, and we can stand on our own. We have not let the problems of the industry overwhelm us or intimidate us. We have not had to run and seek the cover of some other organization's umbrella, nor have we pulled the covers over our head hoping that the bad times would just go away. Instead, with the informed cooperation of our membership, we try new things when the old ways wear out, and we reinforce those programs that work. In a time when job opportunities for American seamen are shrinking, we have managed to bring job security to our membership. We have done this by actively seeking new job opportunities in both the commercial and military support segments of our industry. We have developed safeguards for our members' pension and welfare rights by providing new employm~nt opportunities in our affiliated Seafarers Maritime Union. And, in a time of sharpened competition in the maritime industry, our contracted companies are winning new charters in large part because we are providing them with the besttrained crews available anywhere in the maritime world. To ensure that we continue to have the most motivated, efficient, and highly-trained membership, we are continually updating our courses and programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to meet the developing needs of our industry. *** It is sad that the NMU, which just last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, is gone. I truly regret their disappearance, because they were a great organization. As we in the SIU move toward our 50th anniversary, there is a sense of dedication and purpose and unity among our membership that you can feel. And there is a sense of determination among our elected officials that gives confidence in our future. We are going to continue to grow stronger because I believe that our membership is knowledgeable, and is willing to do his or her part to ensure that our contracted companies remain competitive by continuing to be the best and most reliable seafarers anywhere in the world. More Jones Act Tankers Could Sail Judge Tosses Out CDS Payback For the second time in a little more than a year, the SIU' s view on CDS payback was upheld by a federal judge. The judge ruled that Marad's decision to allow huge, subsidized tankers into the Alaskan oil trade was wrong. That decision could force out three VLCCs (very large crude carriers) and pave the way for several handy-sized tankers now in layup to get back into the oil business. U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Richey said in his decision that Marad acted in complete disregard of congressional intent, that it acted in disregard of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, and he ordered the tankers out of the trade as soon as possible. ''This is a victory for everybody, seamen, the tanker owners and the taxpayer. We are hoping that when these ships are removed, some of our companies can pull their tankers out of layup and create jobs," said SIU President Frank Droz;ak. The SIU has been instrumental in the years-long CDS payback fight. Enlisting the aid of congressional supporters as far back as 1983, CDS payback was legislatively blocked several times before Marad tried its end run. When the current fight came to a head last year, representatives Bob Carr (D-Mich.), Neal Smith (D-Iowa) and Bill Lehman (D-Fla.) played major roles in writing the language. the judge cited in the case. The ruling came in a suit filed by the Independent U.S. Tanker Owners Committee against Marad. Under the rule of former Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole, Marad fought vigorously for new federal rules which would allow tankers built with Construction Differential Subsidy funds into the Jones Act-protected domestic trades. The Jones Act reserves all domestic trade for U.S. ships built without subsidy. During the debate on Marad's proposal, the maritime industry argued that the effects could be disastrous. Testimony by the SIU and others showed that 800 to 900 jobs could be lost as the VLCCs replaced many smaller ships. Even Marad agreed that some 600 seamen could be put on the beach by its rule. While Marad claimed the action could save some $200 million, projections showed the rule actually cost about $76 million in taxpayers' money. While the tankers did repay their previous subsidy, Title IX and EDA defaults cost the government about $ t 82 million. Also the tankers that were displaced from the trade were the size and type that the military could use if needed, handy-sized tankers with coated tanks. Last year, another federal judge ruled that Marad's first version of CDS payback had to be revised. This was after a suit filed by several maritime groups (Continued on Page 3.) Finance Committee Meets SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio (standing) meets with the Union's Quarterly Finance Committee. The committee includes Ruben Padilla, Earl Gray, Nazareth Battle, Pedro Laboy, Raymond Jones, George White and Elizabeth Leech. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL·CIO May 1988 Vol. 50 , No. 5 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor Carla Tomaszewski r.ontributing Editor 2 I LOG I May 1988 ~lf Mike Sacco Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Joe Sacco George McCartney Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md . 20746, Tel. 8990675 . Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790·9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �r Maritime Issues at Stake Plant Closing Rules Fuel Reagan's Trade Veto Threat President Reagan and Congress are standing eyeball to eyeball over the fate of the trade bill. So far, neither side has blinked. The confrontation between the Democratic leaders in Congress and the Reagan administration is expected to have important political consequences in this hotly-contested election year. The House and the Senate have spent three years of hard work and intense haggling to come up with a compromise version of the trade bill. After the joint conferees released a final version of the bill, they were informed that President Reagan intended to employ a veto. In a radio address, Reagan said that he objected to the bill on just two grounds: a plant-closing provision which would require companies to give workers a 60-day notification in the case of a pending shutdown, and a restriction on the export of refined Alaskan oil products in excess of 70,000 barrels a day. Reagan said the plant-closing provision would make the United States less, not more, competitive. If it were passed, he alleged, then owners would be reluctant to close obsolete plants. Shortly after Reagan's address, the House passed the legislation by a vetoproof margin. The Senate, however, passed the bill by 63-36-just three votes shy of the total needed to override a presidential veto. In an attempt to win the support of Alaska's two senators, who had voted against the trade bill, the House of Representatives approved a concurrent resolution that would remove the restriction on the export of refined Alaskan oil products. The move failed, however, when Republicans blocked a similar measure from being enacted in the Senate. The trade bill will now go to the president in its original form, without the House's concurrent resolution. Still, the political wrangling over this issue turned the heat up several degrees, because the plant-closing measure is perceived as being a relatively popular one, especially among blue-collar workers who are expected to provide the swing vote in this year's presidential election. The move by Senate Republicans to block the Alaskan oil measure from the trade bill was an attempt to deemphasize this issue. The Democrats in the House planned to continue to highlight it, however. The leadership there had scheduled a new conference with workers who had been laid off without any notice. Even those normally supportive of President Reagan's actions expressed unease about the wisdom of vetoing the bill on the plant closing provision alone. Conservative colum..'list James J. Kilpatrick said that the threatened veto made the Republican Party look like "the party of wealth and privilege." The Wall Street Journal, hardly a bastion of liberal sentiment, carried a front page story which noted that "as social reforms go, the plant-closing provision appears fairly minor." Moreover, said the Journal, most other major industrialized nations, including Japan, have similar provisions on the books. ''The plant-closing language is nothing more than a modest effort to make sure that the few companies inclined to do so don't hide plans to close a plant until the last minute, leaving workers and communities in the lurch,'' wrote the author of the piece. "It is squarely in the tradition of such social reforms as child labor and minimum wage laws. These act to soften the social consequences of free market decisions and thus permit the market continued public acceptance without the sort of deep government involvement often practiced abroad." The plant closing provision has been a top priority of organized labor, which for the past several years has sought to get such a law passed. In addition to the restriction on the export of refined Alaskan oil, which was dropped, the trade bill that came out of conference contained several provisions pertaining to maritime. Among other things, these provisions would: * Beef up the powers of the Federal Maritime Commissioner to eliminate unfair trade practices in international shipping. * Allow the export of 50,000 barrels of crude oil a day to Canada (a move strongly opposed by the SIU organization), and * Extend the Export Administration Act one more year. In remarks delivered at a recent luncheon of the Propeller Club of Washington, D.C., Federal Maritime Commissioner Francis J. I vancie said that the bill would help make the American maritime industry more competitive. It would give the FMC added leverage to deal with unfair shipping practices in the U.S. foreign trades. A $1 million fine per voyage on foreign carriers could be imposed. In addition, the agency would have the flexibility to limit either sailings or the type of cargo that foreign carriers would be able to haul. APL Launches New Ships American President Lines launched two of its new C-10 container ships after christening ceremonies in Germany last month. These new ships can carry up to 4,300 TEU s, have a new efficient "wide-body" hull design and are powered at speeds up to 24 knots by the largest, most powerlul diesels built. SIU stewards will crew the steward departments on all five of the new ClOs. SUP and MFOW members will crew the deck and engine departments. The 129-foot beam on the ships is too wide for them to use the Panama Canal, and APL plans to use the vessels for trans-Pacific service. The wider beam means containers can be loaded 12 rows across below decks and 16 across above, compared to 10 rows below and 13 above for traditional Panamex ships. The President Truman (pictured at the right) will be the first of the five ships in service, followed by the President Kennedy which was dedicated during the same ceremonies. CDS Payback (Continued from Page 2.) against the action. But in an ''attempt to outrace Congress on this issue," Judge Richey said Marad issued new rules allowing the payback while Congress was specifically drafting legislation to prohibit it. When those new rules were issued, the current suit was filed. ''The agency knew that Congress opposed CDS repayment and that it was in the process of legislating that opposition ... Marad is required to follow a congressional mandate . . . Rather than heed the command of Congress, the agency chose to outrace Congress by issuing a final rule before Congress could complete the legislative process. The agency's action was nothing more than an attempt to subvert the will of Congress, and thus, cannot stand," Richey wrote. Marad's action also ran contrary to the objectives of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act, the judge ruled. The agency claimed that allowing the VLCC's in the trade would result in better efficiency and transportation savings. "The court notes that 'efficiency and transportation savings' are not among the enumerated objectives of the Merchant Marine Act," the judge ruled. He noted that Marad admitted its action would result in the layup or scrapping of ships and that seamen would be put out of work. "The agency decided that the advantages of the efficiency and transportation savings outweigh the net adverse impact on vessels and seamen in the domestic trade," he said, and termed that action "arbitrary and capricious." !support SPADI May 1988 /LOG I 3 �2 Seafarers, 4 Dependents Win Scholarships SIU's Charlie Logan Winners Earn $50,000 Two Seafarers and four dependents won $50,000 in scholarship awards from the SIU's Charlie Logan Scholarship program. Robert K. Seratt, 33, an AB from Missoula, Mont. will use his $5 .000, two-year award to finish his language studies at the University of Montana. Alexandra D. McLean plans to use her two-year scholarship to obtain a degree in p ychology. The 39-year-old AB who is currently sailing on the SS Constitution said she would like to pursue a career in clinical counseling with an emphasis on drug and alcohol rehabilitation. The four $10,000, four-year scholarships were awarded to: Linda Kay Kelly, of Chesapeake, Va., is the daughter of Jame R. Kelly who sails as a mate for Curtis Bay Towing. Jennifer Santos, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the daughter of Benigno Santos who last sailed as a member of the steward department. Andrew J. Schmitz of Glenbeulah, Wis., is the son of Great Lakes member Marvin A. Schmitz whose last vessel was the Indiana Harbor. Francis Michael Sheehan of Staten Island, N.Y., is the son of John Sheehan who works as a member of the Sea-Land shoregang. "It's a good feeling to be able to help these people out," said SIU President Frank Drozak ... If you look at their records, all six of them are exceptional students." Alexandra (Alexis) McLean joined the SIU in 1982 and her first ships were the Delta and Mississippi Queens. Since 1983 she has been sailing in the deck department aboard two American Hawaii ships, the Constitution and Independence. She completed the AB program at SHLSS in 1986. Prior to joining the SIU, McLean spent eight years counseling and teaching emotionally disturbed adolescents and young adults at schools in Penn ylvania, California and London, England. She has attended Penn State and Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. 4 I LOG I May 1988 Jennifer Santos is a senior at Bishop Andrew J. Schmitz He said he picked Marquette because the university combines a career-oriented program with a strong emphasis on the humanities. He plans to earn a degree in electrical engineering. The Charlie Logan Scholarship Committee is pictured above. They are Dr. Michael Glaser, Dr. Charles D. O'Connell, Father David Albert Boileau, Ph.D., SIU Executive Vice President Mike Sacco, Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Dr. Charles Lyons, Dr. Keith Schlender and Dr. Gayle A. Olson. "I have a long-standing and deep interest in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. I intend to pursue a degree in clinical counseling; drug and alcohol rehabilitation will be my specialty area. After completing my degree, my hope is to work somewhere like the SIU's own Alcohol Rehabilitation Center or the new SIU drug center in Valley Lee, Md." McLean said. Robert Serratt Serratt joined the SIU in 1975. He graduated from Noxon High School in Noxon, Mont. in 1972 and spent the next three years as a logger and construction worker. Since joining the U nicm he has attended SHLSS four times, the last in 1980 in the A-book seniority-upgrading program. He has combined going to sea with college, attending the University of Montana since 1977 while he has been on the beach. Serratt credits his first ship, the CS Long Lines, with igniting his interest in languages. The ship ''went to France, the Azores and England. Also the crew was of many different nationalities, thus spoke many different languages. All those new languages and the people who spoke them intrigued me, so I decided to learn Spanish,'' he said. Since becoming fluent in Spanish, Serrat has studied Russian and German. He wants to teach all three languages at the high school level in Montana. Jennifer Santos Ford High School in Brooklyn. A member of the Honors Program, she has maintained a 96 average in her courses. She is the treasurer of the school's National Honor Society. Last year she was one of 32 New York students who were selected as part of an exchange program to visit the Soviet Union for six weeks. ··After high school my plan is to attend college and pursue a career as a zoo veterinarian. From all the studies I have done during my high school career I have come to realize the importance to preserve the wilderness and all the creatures in it. . . . I want to work toward the conservation of endangered species," she said. Andrew J. Schmitz is a senior at Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School in Elkhart Lake, Wis. He has been selected as the valedictorian of his graduating class. He will attend Marquette University as part of special honors program in the fall. Francis Michael Sheehan Francis Michael Sheehan is a senior at Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island. He has been a member of the National Honor Society for two consecutive years. He was also chairman of a Muscular Dystrophy ''Super Dance'' benefit which raised more than $58,000. "In college I will study business, a field in which I feel my leadership abilities will enable me to help many people. I am determined to make a difference in this world and reach out and help people who are not as fortunate as I am. As Montaigne said, 'The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them,' " he said. Politics in Baltimore Linda Kay Kelly Linda Kay Kelly is a senior at Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Va. with a 3.975 grade point average. She ranks 10th in a class of 393 students and was named a National Merit Commended Student. She was a member of her school's Odyssey of the Mind team which finished first in world competition, beating more than 30 other teams in 1986. "Math, being my favorite subject, I plan to pursue this interest with a career in accounting. After obtaining my bachelors degree, I will work toward getting my masters degree and becoming a CPA. I would especially like to work for individuals and small companies, rather than larger businesses," she said. Staunch maritime friend and supporter, Rep. Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.), is pictured above with SIU Baltimore Port Agent Bob Pomerlane (left) and SIU Rep. Frank Paladino at a recent rally. �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Rep. Ben Campbell Rep. Amo Houghton C T OLORAoo's third district is a huge, mountainous area, covering the Republican-oriented western half of the state and two predominantly Democratic areas to the east. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (D-Colo.) was elected to represent the third district's residents in the U.S. House of Representatives. Formerly a self-employed jewelry designer, teacher and part-time rancher who raised, trained and showed registered quarter horses and American paint horses, Campbell was born in Auburn, Calif., and received a B.A. degree from the University of California at San Jose. He studied physical education, fine arts and did graduate work in education. He also was a special research student at Meiji University in Tokyo·, Japan and served with the U.S. Air Force in Korea with a rank of Airman, 2nd Class. Rep. Campbell is a man of many and varied talents and achievements. He was inducted into the Council of 44 Chiefs, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Lame Deer, Mont. He also was an allAmerican in judo and captained the U.S. Olympic Judo Team in 1964. A member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness, Campbell was the second Indian elected to the Colorado state legislature. From 1983 to 1986, the congressman was a member of the Colorado legislature, serving on the Agriculture and Natural Affairs Committee and the Business and Labor Committee. He was appointed as advisor to the Colorado Commission on International Trade and the Colorado Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Rep. Ben Campbell Given the Outstanding Legislators Award in 1984 by the Colorado Bankers Association, and voted one of the ten best legislators in a 1986 survey by colleagues for The Denver Post, Campbell now represents his third district at the national level. As a member of the I OOth Congress, he serves on the House Committee on Agriculture. the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and the House Committee on Small Business. Last summer, Campbell cosponsored a House resolution to heighten awareness worldwide that the United States has been extremely generous since World War II in providing more than its fair share of defending the democratic bloc nations. He believes the costs of defending the free world should be shared more equitably among our allies and wanted to put Congress on record as favoring negotiations with NA TO countries and Japan toward a more fair apportionment of necessary defense costs. ''We Americans want to deal with our allies as full and equal partners," Campbell said, "not as patsies." HE long and narrow 34th district of New York stretches across the bottom of the state-the Southern Tier-all the way from Lake Erie to Elmira. Its hilly rural counties are favorable to the GOP in most situations. Steuben County, probably the best , known in the 34th district, is famous for the Corning Glass Works, founded in 1951. And the northern part of the county produces the state's best known wines, Taylor and Great Western. Congressman Amo Houghton (R-N.Y.), who represents this district, was elected to office in November 1986. Born in Corning, he was graduated from Harvard College in 1950 after serving in the Marine Corps, and earned a master's degree from Harvard Business School in 1952. Houghton is a former chairman of the board of Corning Glass Works, which he joined in 1951 as an accountant. In his career at Corning, he served in numerous capacities, and in 1955 was elected a director of the company. Houghton also was involved in a number of other activities prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served on the Grace Commission, founded the Labor-Industry Coalition for International Trade (LICIT), and is a former trustee of the Brookings Institution. He is a member and past president of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. His father, Rep. Amo Houghton Amory, served as U.S. Ambassador to France from 1957-1961, and his grandfather, Alanson B. Houston, was elected to Congress in 1918 and served as ambassador to Germany and Great Britain. As a representative in the lOOth Congress, Houghton is a member of the House Budget Committee, a director of the Office of Technology Assessment, and a member of the House Government Operations Committee and its subcommittees on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture, and on Commerce, Consumer and Monetary Affairs. In addition, he is a member of two task forces on trade and competitiveness, the co-chairman of the HighTech Competitiveness Task Force, a member of the Republican Labor Council and a member of the Northeast Agricultural Caucus. Support SPAD After Years of Service, Well-Deserved Retirements In San Juan, former Crowley Boatman Francisco Malave Rivera (right) receives his first pension check from Port Agent Angel Hernandez. Houston Patrolman Joe Perez (right) presents retired St>a· farer Steve Crawford his first pension check. William Parks (right) receives his first SIU pension check from Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey. May 1988 /LOG/ 5 �A Busy Easter Sunday SIU's L.A. Boatnien Man Crowley's Tugboats Sea Prince Mate Rick Crowley makes a quick call home on Easter. Enjoying a little sun on Easter Sunday are SIU members (I. tor.) AB Tankerman (ABT) Marshall Novack, ABT John Barrettle, ABT David Scarpeli, AB Gary Smith, Mate Rick Cavalier and ABT Isador Rancic. The crew of the Crowley Sea Prince: (I. to·r.) Capt. Larry "Levi" Levison, Mike Glynn, Cook Larry Jameson and AB John Cox. 61 LOG I May 1988 The Sea Otter leaves the harbor. SIU-crewed Sea Otter Photos by Dennis Lundy Capt. Larry Levison and Sea Robin Mate Rick Cavalier have a gam on the bridge of the Sea Prince. �Mate Rick Cavalier onboard the Sea Robin. On Crowley Barge #24, ABT David Scarpeli (right) checks a tank as a company inspector looks on. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters APRIL 1-30, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Sea Prince AB John Cox cleans his plate after an Easter Sunday brunch on the tug. Personals Maurice Burns Please get in touch with M.J. Bennett at (504) 288-5688 , or Betty at (504) 523-1563. Alan Campbell New York ........................ Ph iladelph ia ...................... Baltimore ........................ Norfolk ......................... Mobile .......................... New Orleans ...................... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ..................... Wilmington ....................... Seattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Houston. . ...................... Algonac ......................... St. Lou is ........................ Piney Point ....................... Mitchell Keith Woodard Please get in touch with your wife in the Philippines as soon as possible. c **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 8 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 0 1 Totals .......................... . Port 90 1 17 New York ........................ . Philadelphia ...................... . Baltimore ........................ . Norfolk . . . . . ............ . ..... . . Mobile .......................... . New Orleans ...................... . Jacksonville . . ................... . San Francisco ..................... . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle .......................... . Puerto Rico ...................... . Houston ....... . ................. . Algonac ... . ... . ................. . St. Lou is ........................ . Piney Point ..................... . . . 0 0 0 6 0 Totals ... . ............ . ... . . . . . . . 27 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 10 0 19 0 0 4 0 1 0 37 New York ............... . .... . . .. . Philadelphia ............... . ...... . Baltimore . ....... . .... . ...... . .. . . Norfolk . . ............... . ....... . Mobile . .. ... . . . ...... . .. . ...... . . New Orleans .. . . . ....... . . .. ...... . Jacksonville .... . ...... .... . . ..... . San Francisco . .. ........ .. ..... . . . . Wilmington ... . . . ...... . ......... . . Seattle .. . ..... . ..... . .. . ...... .. . Puerto Rico ... . ..... . .. . . . ....... . Houston ..................... . ... . Algonac . . ....................... . St. Louis . . . .. . .. . .. ... .. . ....... . Piney Point . . . . ............... ... . . 0 0 0 4 0 0 26 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 12 0 0 45 1 0 1 1 7 0 1 0 0 2 6 72 0 0 0 0 49 0 0 4 66 0 3 0 23 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 1 1 6 0 0 24 0 0 5 200 0 83 3 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 16 0 0 22 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 Port Please contact your daughter, Colleen, or your son, Alan, at (718) 983-8785. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class e Class 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 73 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Totals .. . .. .. . ............ . ... .. . 15 0 0 4 0 0 2 Totals All Departments .. . ........ ... . . 127 27 40 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 60 10 6 0 1 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 40 0 4 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 72 0 0 20 0 0 0 1 345 135 25 0 0 22 0 0 • " Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . .. " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. May 1988ILOG11 �The SIU and Curtis Bay, A Baltimore Tradition The Cape Henlopen guides the bow of the Puerto Rico into her berth in Baltimore. Capt. Alex Borawick is standing by in the wheelhouse of the tug Kings Point ready to assist the SIU-crewed Puerto Rico (PRM). Curtis Bay Employees at meeting at the Rec Pier in Fells Point. Photos by Frank Paladino Deckhand John Wodka and Engineer Terry Toups clown for the camera. Ready to tie up. John Zents works as the storekeeper for Curtis Bay. The Cape Romaine guides the Puerto Rico. 81 LOG I May 1988 Manuel San Pedro is the shop engineer for Curtis Bay in Baltimore. �Great Lakes by Exec. V.P. Mike Sacco E VEN though I am now stationed in Camp Springs, I have been keeping an eye out on developments on the Great Lakes and inland waters. The Great Lakes Dredging and Dock has been declared the low bidder on the Cleveland River dredging project in Cuyahoga County in Ohio. Dunbar and Sullivan has grabbed the dredging job in Conneaut, Ohio. Luedtke Engineering has begun dredging in the Milwaukee harbor. B & B Dredging has started work on an hydraulics project in Lorrain, Ohio. There is a long list of dredging projects caused by low water rates, which makes immediate action necessary. This sad state of affairs has been worsened by the neglect that has been shown to our infrastructure. Quite simply, if the United States doesn't dredge its harbors and channels in the near future and maintain them in better style, then we stand to lose them forever. These issues, I believe, are part of making America competitive. If we can't transport our goods by rail, truck, or water, how can we remain competitive against Japan and other rapidly developing nations? Under the Reagan administration, this nation's transportation system has been allowed to deteriorate. Deregulation has had a devastating effect on safety. Everyone knows about the airline industry. Much has been written about Eastern Airlines and the safety violations there. This is just the tip of the iceberg, however. Deregulation has had a devastating effect on trucking, and in the tug and barge industry. Companies are more interested in protecting themselves from unfriendly take-overs than with developing a strategy for the Jong term. These are part of the difficult questions that the next administration will have to deal with. By being in the field these many years, by dealing one on one with our members on these important issues and listening to their concerns, I believe that I can make a difference. East Coast by V. P. Jack Caffey T HERE has been a great deal of activity on the East Coast this past month. In New Bedford, we are close to resolving our longstanding differences with the Seafood Producers Association. The association has given us a list of final proposals, which we are going over. We are negotiating with Maritrans, which many of you may remember as SONAT's Harbor fleet. I'll keep you updated on future developments. The Atlantic Coast Region now has a new vice president. I've officially taken over for Leon Hall, who retired last month after a long and productive career. I've known Leon for more than 20 years. He's been like a big brother to me ever since I joined this Union. I'm not the only one who feels like that. Leon has always made himself available to any member or official of this Union. He is gracious, helpful, a Area Vice Presidents' Report real decent person. For years, until his wife Charlotte fell ill, he opened his home to any official or member of this Union who happened to be in New York on New Year's Eve. Any seaman who found himself stranded in a strange port on this most festive of occasions didn't have to feel alone. Yet this is only one small example of Leon's kindness. My most vivid memory of the New York hall will always be this: seeing Leon sitting in his glass-encased office behind the counter, counseling some youngster or old-timer. Sometimes he didn't even have to say a word-he'd just lean back in his big leather chair and listen, and that would be enough. Leon was a steward, and proud of it. He worked his way to the top, to chief. As long as I've known him, he's had this love of living, a joie de vivre, as the French would say, that is typical of old-time stewards. I'll never forget seeing Leon and two of his best friends-John Dwyer and Pete Loleas, now both retired-heading out for some restaurant after work. They were like the Three Musketeers. Loleas was the one who brought him into the Union as an official. Leon had been a member of the SIU since 1939. But it wasn't until Paul HalJ, the late president of the SIU, started the food plan in the early '60s that Leon came ashore for good. Loleas recommended him for the job; Leon met Paul, and the two formed a close relationship. Both were transplanted Alabamians, Southerners who had made the long trip North to escape the hardships of poverty. And both had chosen the sea as their vehicle to get ahead. The food plan was a forerunner of Piney Point, a training program for young seamen seeking to make a career in the steward department. Leon so distinguished himself that he was asked to become a patrolman. From then on it was a steady rise up the ladder. 1964: San Francisco port agent. 1%5: New York port agent, headquarters representative, and finally, in 1978, vice president in charge of the Atlantic Coast Region. During this entire time, the SIU was able to draw upon Leon's considerable knowledge of the steward department. Both Paul Hall and Frank Drozak consulted with him in devising ways to deal with the effects of automation. Leon's career has spanned nearly the entire history of the SIU. He joined the Union in 1939, one year after it was formed. Along with thousands of other seamen of his generation, he was exposed to the threat of German submarines and a watery death at sea. He was drafted in 1942, but after the war he returned to sea. He was involved in many of the Union's early beefs: Isthmian, Bull Line, Robin LinesMoore McCormack. When he joined the Union in 1939, much of America and the maritime industry was segregated. He joined millions of other Southern blacks in making the long trek North. Even though he was an Alabamian by birth, he always shipped out of the port of New York. He was a fixture at Stone Street and Beaver Street, the Union's first two headquarters buildmgs. It was a different world, a different era, when seamen, like other groups of disenfranchised Am~ricans, fought for the chance to have an equal shot at the brass ring. The maritime industry wasn't perfect, and neither was New York, but for a young black man seeking to make something of his life, it was a sure shot better than working shoreside in Mobile. When Leon started shipping, seamen were on the margins of American life. Wages were low, condition unsafe. The union that Leon has been associated with during these past 50 years, first as a member, then as an official, helped change that. By virtue of his position in the SIU, Leon has been part of the sailor's age-old struggle for equal rights. When I learned that Leon was retiring and that I had been named to take his position, I was filled with mixed emotions. On a personal level, I was sorry to see Leon go. No one can ever take his place. And yet, while contemplating his career, I was struck by something fundamental. Few people outside the labor movement can understand this, but there will always be a bond between Leon and me. Both of us have been officials of this Union, and that transcends everything. To become an official in this Union is to go through a rite of passage. It is to dedicate oneself to one thingto servicing the membership. Paul Hall, Leon's friend and mentor, imbued this Union with its sense and purpose. He set the tone for the entire organization. To be an official of this Union was a 7-day-a-week, 24hour-a-day job. It meant that you had to be willing to make any sacrifice on behalf of your membership. It meant that after working a six-day week, you had to get up at three o'clock on a Sunday morning and pay off a ship. Leon found this out right away, in the Philadelphia beef against the Teamsters. Early in the beef, he was asked by Paul to "go down to Philadelphia for a few days to help out." He packed an overnight bag and left that same day. Five months later, after walking picket lines and sleeping on the floor of the Philadelphia hall, he was able to go back to the comfort of his apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. After Philadelphia, there were plenty of other beefs, and many more sacrifices. The thing is, anyone who sticks around the SIU for any length of time winds up making these same sacrifices. That is what binds us all together, what makes being an official of this Union so special. Like Leon, you make those sacrifices willingly, because you know that people like Harry Lundeberg and Paul Hall made them. You do it because people like John Dwyer risked their lives on behalf of this Union, risked it so that seamen could have a better life. Sometimes it gets to be a bit much. There are days when you've had it up to your eyeballs. But then you walk into the Union hall and see some oldtimers playing cards, or talk to a kid straight out of Piney Point, and realize that you never wanted anything else. In his early days in the steward department, Leon was calJed "Radio" because of his easy-going, friendly style. I know that if I should ever hit a snag in my new position, I can always pick up the phone and tune in ''Radio'' Hall. The bonds that exist between us, as friends and as officials, will never be broken. I wish him and his wife Charlotte the best of luck in this new phase of their lives. Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco B EFORE I begin, I'd like to congratulate my brother Mike on being named Executive Vice President of the SIU. From now on, he'll be directing the Union's field operations and coordinating outport and headquarters activities. This is an important job, especially in this election year of 1988. Never before has the maritime industry been in such precarious position. We need to make sure that our message gets out, both in Washington and on a grassroots level. Without a strong Washington presence, there would be no maritime industry. Even as I write this, opponents in Washington are trying to do away with restrictions on the export of Alaskan oil, and to scuttle this nation's cargo preference laws. At the same time, this Union needs to increase its efforts on a grassroots level if we are to make a difference. I have made this a priority in the Houston area. Earlier this year, both Jesse Jackson and Richard Gephardt came to the Union hall to address our membership. Both spoke of the need to revitalize this nation's maritime capability. We have not confined our efforts to presidential politics. Next month, Texas Supreme Court Judge William Kilgarten will speak at our hall. He is wellknown throughout the state and the country for having decided the Pennzoil case. One of our state representatives, Al Luna, has made a few visits to the hall to meet with our members. He has been a strong friend of the SIU and the maritime industry throughout his career. What does grassroots mean? It means being part of a community. Earlier this month, Ron Stone, an anchorman at the local NBC affiliate, came to the SIU hall to help raise money for Muscular Distrophy. The days are long gone when the maritime industry was a self-contained world. We have to be aware of developments in other areas. Take what is happening in Houston, for example. For the past several years, the local economy has been devastated by the low price of oil. Now that prices are slowing creeping back up-they're now at $18 a barrel-things are a bit better in the tug and ba~ge industry. (Continued on Page 10.) May 1988 I LOG I 9 �In New Bedford Fishing· With the SIU Some of the crewmembers (above) of the F/V Brasil: (I. tor.) Antonio Gravato, Remigio Pereira, Manuel Carroco (Capt. of the FIV Faneca), Aldolfo Simoes and Mario Dias. Below are some of the crewmembers of another SIU fishing boat, the FIV Beira Litoral. They are: (I. tor.) Fernando Luz, Dominic Rebelo, Antonio Tesouro and SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. "*{'vi' The FIV Brasil is one of dozens of SIU-contracted fishing boats operating out of New Bedford, Mass. (Continued from Page 9.) As always, we are on the lookout for new work. I will be meeting with the Bulk Fleet Marine to see if we can sign up several boats that have been turned back to the private sector. As I mentioned in the last month's column, Houston is now one of SeaLand 's most important regional hubs. Last month. the Sea-Land Economy was in temporary lay-up in Beaumont, Texas. One final note: I urge all of our members to upgrade their skills. We could use more ABs and electricians down here. Signing up new work in today's depressed maritime industry is a difficult proposition. But through hard work and determination, we've been able to weather the decline in the maritime industry. The job security of all our members, however, will be jeopardized if seamen in one or two key ratings fail to sign up for new work. Just as the officials of this Union have a responsibility to try to sign up new work, our members have a responsibility to upgrade their skills. West Coast by V. P. George McCartney I 'M a movie buff from way back when. Whenever l had a few days in port, I found myself running to the nearest cinema. Few people know it, but one of the best American movies ever made, .. On the Waterfront," was based on the life of John Dwyer, who used to be an official of this Union. "On the Waterfront" is a powerful depiction of corruption on the waterfront, and one man's efforts to combat it. The movie is a skillful blend of fact and fiction. It deals with a time when corruption on the waterfront had reached such pervasive levels that it endangered the 10 I LOG I May 1988 New York maritime industry and the integrity of the labor movement. At the time, Dwyer was a longshoreman. He and other dockside workers had to confront a hiring system based on kickbacks and favoritism. In 1953, the legislatures of New · York and New Jersey tried to deal : with this situation by creating the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor to combat organized crime. Corruption had reached such a level that AFL President George Meany felt compelled to step in. He issued a charter to a new AFL longshoreman's union, the American Federation of Longshoremen. (The name was later changed to the International Brotherhood of Longshoremen.) A committee of five union leaders was appointed to act as trustees for the new union. They included Paul Hall. then secretary-treasurer of the SIU; Dave Beck, president of the Teamsters; A.J. Hayes, president of the International Association of Machinists, and William Doherty, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Not only did corruption on the waterfront debase the whole concept of trade unionism, but it jeopardized the working conditions of all maritime workers, including seamen. Paul Hall took the lead in this fight on a local level. He \\lorked closely with Morris Weisberger, the SUP's New York port agent, in trying to break organized crime's lock on the New York waterfront. The only way to do it would be to organize longshoremen under the banner of the new AFL union. Hall enlisted the aid of John Dwyer, a 38year-old member of lLA Local 895. Dwyer and his allies risked their lives fighting for a clean union. Michael Brogan, a vocal supporter of the new union, was found dead floating in the river. Others, like Tom Rubino, were beaten to a pulp. There were two votes. The first election was held in December 1953, with the new union polling 7 ,568 to the ILA's 9,060. But 4,397 votes were challenged. The second vote was held on May 26. 1954. The IBL came within 300 votes of ousting the old regime. The IBL never again came that close to winning. In 1958, Paul Hall and Captain William Bradley, the former tugboat chief who had become head of the longshoremen' s union, agreed to end the fight. Even though the IBL was never successful in ousting the ILA, the waterfront was changed for the better. "We didn't win the vote," said Paul Hall, "but we fought for a democratic union and that was worth the fight.'' The waterfront beef was part of a larger struggle to ensure that labor unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO meet high ethical standards. Many people rank this as one of George Meany's finest moments, right after the merger he orchestrated between the AFL and the CIO in 1955. The whole episode has relevance today. When faced with corruption, organized labor faced the situation squarely in the eye. Compare that attitude with recent developments on Wall Street. Other than wait for the federal government to hand down indictments, the financial community has done literally nothing to ensure a high standard of conduct. After the beef, Johnny Dwyer joined the SIU. He became one of the Union's best-liked officials. During this episode, George Meany and Paul Hall formed a close working relationship. The tie that the two men formed probably had something to do with Hall's appointment to the Executive Council in 1962. And Dwyer? He retired in 1979. His bravery and dedication marked an important footnote in the history of this Union. Of course, he lived to see himself portrayed on the screen by Marlon Brando. I keep putting in phone calls to Robert Redford, but he has yet to answer any. Government Services by V. P. Buck Mercer T HE shortage of Able Bodied Seamen has become acute, not only with the Military Sealift Command, but in the commercial maritime industry as well. Already, MSCPAC has experienced problems replacing ABs in their nuclear ships and, with another unrep oiler set to crew in August '88, the search is on for 24 ABs, 5 rig captains (who must also be ABs) and two bosuns. Things are no better in the commercial industry; ABs are almost impossible to find. In order to alleviate this serious problem, the SIU is requiring all Ordinary Seamen who have the necessary seatime to attend the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to prepare themselves to upgrade their Merchant Mariner Document from Ordinary Seaman to that of Able Bodied Seaman. The critical AB situation in the maritime industry did not just happen; it was created and is about to be compounded. The Ordinary Seaman billet has been eliminated on many commercial vessels, while at the same time the commercial unions lost ABs through retirement, death and those who have left the industry. And now the MSC is threatening to eliminate Ordinary Seaman billets. This all means that the possibility of creating the Able Bodied Seaman is fast coming to an end. Again, to all Ordinary Seamen, and particularly to those who have the qualifying seatime, upgrade as soon as possible. By doing so, you help yourselves, your families and the industry. *** Union Books: There are a number of members of the SIU Government Services Division who have not yet received Union books. I am requesting each ship's chairman to forward to this office a list of those members, along with Social Security numbers, who do not have their SIU Union book. This office will make every effort to get their Union books to them. �ue Lakers Go Back to Work More Jobs in the Future? Last year SIU Lakes sailors enjoyed their best season since 1981 as coal and taconite shipments experienced a big jump. With the demand for iron ore still high, several SIU-lakers began an early season. Not that long ago, only a little more than half the Great Lakes' freighters were running. This year, ship operators estimate they will use up to 91 percent of their vessel capacity. Mike Sacco, SIU executive vice president and Great Lakes VP, said he expects the number of SIU jobs on the Lakes to increase. ''If more ships are sailing, more of our guys are working. It's pretty simple, if the steel industry keeps up its demand for iron ore and the stone and coal movements continue, we will have a good season,'' Sacco said. Last year iron ore cargoes rose by more than 20 percent, stone shipments were up 21.8 percent and coal showed a small increase of 4 percent. Onboard the Richard J. Reiss, as it fits out in Erie, Pa., Chief Steward Ed Heil (left) and 2nd Cook Ali Ahmed are ready to perform surgery on a roast. Photos by Mike Hall Bosun Mike Tounel has been sailing the Lakes since 1976. This year he is on the Townsend. Deckhands Steve Halvaks (left) and Jeff LaLamde are put ashore to help tie up the Thayer. The Cuyahoga is a narrow and windy river; it was even trickier for the Paul Thayer because of an inoperable bow thruster as the ship made its way to discharge cargo in Cleveland. Deckhand Jeff LaLamde on the Thayer. May 1988ILOGI11 �New Season on the Lakes Porter Robert Rabzieski and 2nd Cook Ali Muthar clean UP. after supper on the Townsend. Deckhand Saleh Saleh unloads supplies on the Indiana Harbor. It's time for a little geography lesson from Townsend Oiler Bill Youckey. Looks like someone called Deckhand Melvin Dirchoff late for dinner on the Townsend. After a morning of hard work getting the Reiss ready for the season, lunch is a welcome break for the Reiss' crew. 12 I LOG I May 1988 �Deckhand Jim Smith is lowered to the dock in Detroit. The Roger M. Keyes got an early start on the season with a full load. She had to tie up in Detroit to repair a small leak in a fuel tank. In the engine room is wiper Fred Piotiowski on the Reiss. Asst. Conveyerman Walt Lesczynski and Deckhand Baisel Koushinikov on deck of the Reiss. after securing one of the lines. Port Agent Jack Allen (left) and Lakes veteran Wheelsman Curt Southwick complete fitout paperwork on the Reiss. Deckhand Dean Gilbert climbs back aboard the Keyes after helping tie her up. May 1988ILOGI13 �Lakes Bosun Larry Smith helps hoist stores on the Indiana Harbor. The bosun's a fan of the "Boss." Bosun John Hickey on the Thayer. Deckhand James Corbran prepares to work on one of the Reiss' lifeboats. The J.S. St. John, a day-trippin' sand sucker, works out of Eire with an SIU crew aboard. The Indiana Harbor pulls into Lorrain, Ohio at night to unload and pick up some stores. Deckhand Ahmed Shohatee (foreground) and Deckhand Mousa Saleh on the Reiss. 14 I LOG I May 1988 Jerry Bollinger (left) and Bill Straub met with Port Agent Jack Allen as they got the dredge J.S. St. John ready. �"To· Be IAn ABJ, or Not to Be; That is the Question." here is a big waiting game going on now. Lots of jobs are out there waiting for qualified Able Seamen, and the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is waiting to help prepare all of you OSs to fulfill the task. However, we at the SHLSS can't fulfill our mission without your decision to become an AB. By coming to SHLSS and upgrading your skills to that of Able Seaman, you will guarantee yourself a good job, and a better paying one at that! Through classroom work and hands-on practical training, our six-week Able Seaman course will prepare you thoroughly for the duties of Able Seaman. In the classroom, subjects covered include deck seamanship, marlinspike seamanship, rules of the road, cargo handling, ship simulator training, safety, emergency procedures and first aid. It is during the hands-on training that students learn best by actually doing: wire and line splicing, block and tackle rigging, knot tying, cargo boom operation, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and fork truck operations. Day-today maintenance on vessels is stressed to include surface preparation and painting, and wire rope cleaning and preservation. This course is available to SIU members who ship Deep Sea/Great Lakes or Inland. To be eligible for this course, a seafarer must meet the following requirements: all a l 'can must be 18 years or older and pass a U.S. Coast Guard approved physical examination before entering this course. All applicants must have normal color vision and have at least 20/200 vision in both eyes corrected to 20/40 vision in both eyes. Anyone wishing to qualify for an Able Seaman endorsement must have either a lifeboatman endorsement or complete the two-week lifeboat course offered at the school. Graduates of the SHLSS are required to present 240 days seatime as an Ordinary Seaman to be eligible for scheduling. All other applicants for endorsement as Able Seaman, Special (12 months), Limited (18 months), or Unlimited (36 months) must show discharges totaling the minimum required seatime-12, 18, and 36 months-as Ordinary Seaman. Upon completion of this course, the student must pass a U.S. Coast Guard exam to receive an Able Seaman endorsement. And so, let's get together and call an end to this waiting game. Guarantee your future. Answer the question posed in the title of this article by deciding to become an AB and filling out the SHLSS upgrading application form printed right here in the LOG, or contact Bart Rogers immediately at 1-800732-2739. ~ An AB class watches as two students adjust the stage on the side of the Sonny Simmons. Learning to splice an 8-strand rope. ..... May 1988ILOGI15 �course Graduates SHLSS Retired After 11 years of dedicated service at SHLSS, three of which were spent as fork lift instructor for the Sealift Program, Joe Marshall officially retired April 29. He is shown here, together with his wife Rebecca, receiving a plaque of appreciation from SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin. Abk Seaman Video Self Study 3125/88 Left to right: Keith Blowers, Jake Karaczynski (Instructor). QMED 414188 First row, left to right: Jessie Robinson, James A. Vieira, Earl Adams, Robert Tuller. Second row: Audley Green, Francisco Rosich, Richard Smallwood, Willie Franks, Patrick Patricca, Robert P. Matter, John Bennifield. Back row: Liz Leech. Radar Class 4113188 First row, left to right: Joe Morrison, Rick Bumstead, Doug Stinchcomb, Alan Bodden, Cheryl Burgess (Computer Operator). Second row: Rob Arthur, Eric Corgey, Bruno Kalmeta, Joseph Brisson, Jose Boevink, David Goyette. Military Sealift Command, Lifeboat 414188 Kneeling, left to right: Juan P. Goni, Charles Methvin. Second row: James P. Johns, James M. Harper, Edward B. Knutsen, John Britto. Welding 416188 Kneeling, left to right: Abraham Daif, Orson Lincoln, Owen Duffy. Second row: Bill Foley (Instructor), Mohararn Husin, Ronald Dailey, Robert Rester, Bob Layko, Mark D. Field, Arthur Omdahl. Navy Crane Class 414188 Left to right: John Dodd, Robert Elwood, Leo Marciniak, Kenneth Delp, Michael Horton. Canadian Mechanical Assistants 4114188 First row, left to right: Isidore Charles, Stephen Slack, Elroy Bobbett, Bruno Beaudoin, Robert Molnar. Second row: Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), Ernest Corbett, John Macklin, Ted Bobrowski, ·chris Donovan. Canadian Chief Cooks 414188 Left to right: Bernie O'Brien, Robin Lois, Leona Haswell, Kenneth Staples. 16 I LOG I May 1988 Canadian Seamanship Training Program 4112188 First row, left to right: Calvin Ransome, Dana Eisler, Patrick Lindsay, Raymond Mullin, Linda Penney, Normand Mercier, Gordon Reeves. Second row: Ambrose MacNeil, Steve Collie, Grzegorz Perlinski, Rich Bonneville, Mike Bobrowski, Tommy Marsh, Dan Pelletier, Albert Bannon, Peter Bobrowski, Ben Cusic (Instructor). Back row: Freddy Wenzel, Bob Burnett, Lindsay Rock, Gilles Lyrette, Mark Kratynski, Shaun Dolhanty, Martin Bergeron, Peter Breaker. Canadian Electricians 414188 First row, left to right: Horace Duke, Peter Karlikowski, Peter Schuemann. Second row: Ray Reardon, Ross Tibert, Stanley Orawiec, Joseph Tolan. �1988 Upgrading Course Schedule Engine Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date QMED ·Any Rating September 19 December 9 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote CJ.S • .Maritime Industry May-December 1988 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maint. & Op. May 23 August 22 June 27 October 3 July 1 September 30 August 19 November 11 Refrigerated Containers-Advanced Malnt. August 8 September 2 The following is the current course schedule for April 1988 December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Pumproom Maint. & Operations August 1 September 19 September 9 October 28 Variable Speed DC Drives September 5 October 14 Electro-Hydraulic Systems November 7 December 16 Automation November 21 December 16 Welding November 21 December 16 Hydraulics May 30 October 17 June 24 November 11 Third Asst. Engineer/Steam or Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Recertification Programs PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date June 13 July 25 September 19 October 31 July 22 September 2 October28 December 9 Radar Observer Clnltd. July 18 July 29 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Lifeboat May 30 June 27 July 25 August 22 September 19 October 1 7 November 14 December 12 Course Able Seaman LNG - June 10 July 8 August 5 September 2 September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Course Completion Date Assistant Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Bak~r Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* *All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Sealift familiarization at the end of their regular course. Course Steward Recertification Check-In Date July 5 Completion Date August 8 Bosuns Recertification September 26 November 7 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equivalency (GED) July 5 August 29 October 31 August 15 October 10 December 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) July 5 August 29 October 31 August 13 October 7 December 10 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offe_red one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) April 11 April 15 (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) ABE/ESL L;feboat Preparation Course June 6 June 24 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check-In Date Course Associates in Arts or Certificate Program May 23 August 8 October 17 Completion Date July 15 September 30 December 9 May 1988ILOGI17 - �.........•..............••......•••...•.•.....•......••...........•..............•.••••.••••••••••••••.•............••.....•••••••••••.•. .,. • H Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Address Mo./Day/Year (Street) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D (Area Code) Lakes Member D Pacific D If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book#______ Seniority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces D Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ No D (if yes, fill in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From _______ to (dates attended) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _~~----------------~--------------- Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Primary Language Spoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK 0 AB/Sealift 0 Towboat Operator Inland 0 Celestlal Navigation O Master Inspected Towing Vessel 0 1st Class Pilot (organized self ~tudy) D Third Mate D Radar Observer Unlimited ALL DEPARTMENTS o Weldlng 0 Llfeboatman (Must be taken with another course) No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. ENGINE STEWARD 0 FOWT 0 QMED-Any Rating 0 Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) D Marine Electrical Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Automation O Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations D Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Un Inspected Motor Vessel D Orglnal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor D Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics D Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Assistant Cook Utility 0 Cook and Baker 0 Chief Cook 0 Chief Steward ll D Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates in Arts Degree D Certificate Programs . ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LJ Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equivalency Program (GED) O Developmental Studies (DVS) O English as a Second Language (ESL) D ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ DATE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Rev. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 2188 .-.,,.-.-.-• •-••• • •• • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •• • • • • •• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••a•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • •••~::::::::;;;~.......~~\ 18 I LOG I May 1988 �AIDS Growth Rate of Deadly Disease Means AIDS Impact Will be Felt Into the Next Century by Elizabeth Reisman, R.N., D.N.Sc. Editor's Note: Elizabeth Reisman holds a Doctorate of Nursing Science degree. She conducted her doctoral research at the Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. Reisman is a member of the St. Mary's County (Md.) AIDS Task Force and has written extensively about AIDS and other health issues for various publications. She has been associated with the SIU since 1978. This is the first of several articles about AIDS. AIDS is rapidly becoming the number one public health problem in the United States and in the world. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) predicts that by the year 1991 there will have been approximately 270,000 cases of AIDS in the United States . The WHO (World Health Organization) also predicts that by 1991 , 5-10 million people in the United States will have been exposed to the virus and have antibodies for the virus. As of Feb. 29 , 1988, the CDC stated that there were 54,723 known cases of AIDS in the U.S. and an estimated 11.5 million people wlw have been exposed to the virus and who have antibodies to the virus . The number of cases of AIDS doubles about every 13 months. If the spread of the disease continues unchecked at its present pace, AIDS will clearly be the major public health problem of the 21st centu . ID , therefore, is a major health problem not only for us but for our children and our grandchildren. Since 1981. when the disease of AIDS was first recognized in the U.S., AIDS has been a disease found mostly in specific geographic areas. along the Atlantic and Pacific coastal areas and major metropolitan areas (such as New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D. C. , Miami, and others). Although AIDS continues to be found in major metropolitan areas, AIDS is now spreading into smaller communities. AIDS is also a worldwide epidemic which touches most if not all countries in the world today. The World Health Organization reports that there are 150,000 cases of AIDS in the world today. What does this mean? It means, above all else, that we must all learn the facts about AIDS. Learning the facts will help to clear up our misunderstandings about AIDS, to reduce unnecessary fear , to recognize the real dangers which AIDS poses, and to learn how AIDS can be prevented. AIDS , Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome , is caused by an unusual virus which is currently called the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV. In the past , the HIV virus has also been called HTL V-III or LAV . AIDS occurs as a result of infection with the HIV virus and severe destruction of the body's immune system (the defense system which protects and defends the body from disease). Specifically, the HIV virus attacks the immune system by eating up T cells (white blood cells essential to fighting diseases) so the HIV virus can make many more viruses. Specific antibodies are produced by the immune system to fight off the HIV virus. These are called HIV antibodies. This process is similar to the one which occurs when your body makes antibodies to fight other viruses, such as measles, mumps and chickenpox. These antibodies normally protect the body from future encounters with these viruses . Unfortunately, the HIV antibodies are not capable of fighting off the HIV virus or protecting the body from future invasions with the HIV virus. The HIV viruses, therefore, continue to live and multiply while the T cells continue to be destroyed. This destruction of the immune system leads to the development of major and unusual infections called opportunistic infections and rare cancers which overwhelm the defenseless body. The virus may also affect the brain or Elizabeth Reisman nervous system. The recurring illnesses which the persons with AIDS experience eventually lead to death. At this point in time, AIDS is a fatal disease for which there is no cure or vacl;ine. New treatments are being researched which may offer some promise to help persons with AIDS. AIDS has an unusually long incubation period, the time between initial infection with the virus and the beginning of symptoms. The incubation period of AIDS is an average of seven years but may be as long as 15-20 years. The incubation period, however , may be less in those whose immune systems are already reduced due to other infections, illnesses (such as in drug addiction), or immaturity (as in newborn babies). Due to this long incubation period , not all individuals infected with the virus have symptoms of AIDS or even feel sick. In fact, they feel well. At this point in time , we do not know precisely how many people who are infected with the virus will actually get AIDS five, 10, or 20 years down the road. Since AIDS is such a new disease and many questions are still unanswered, these predictions are difficult to make. These predictions estimate that 50 percent or more of those who are infected with the HIV virus or test positive to the HIV antibody may eventually develop AIDS. Although some individuals infected with the HIV virus may feel perfectly healthy with no symptoms, some may develop early symptoms often called ARC, AIDS Related Complex. The symptoms of ARC are common to many diseases. In ARC, therefore, the symptoms are not believed to be caused by any other illness and last for several weeks or months. These symptoms may include: extreme fatigue, chronic fever, night sweats, diarrhea, loss of appetite, sudden loss of weight, and swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck, under the armpits, or in the groin. The period of time when one person can transmit or pass the HIV virus to another person begins within days after one is first infected with the virus and continues throughout the course of the illness. Therefore, all people infected with the HIV virus are capable of passing on the virus including those recently infected with the virus, those who test positive to the HIV antibody and feel well , those with ARC, and those with AIDS. This means that today there are probably 1-1.5 million people in the U.S. who may be capable of passing on the HIV virus. The HIV virus can be passed from one infected person to an uninfected person through an exchange of body fluids, especially blood, semen and vaginal secretions. This exchange of body fluids is known to occur through: 1. sexual contact between heterosexuals (man to woman and woman to man), as well a sexual contact between homosexual or bisexual men; 2. direct infection into an open wound or injection into the blood stream with HIV infected blood or blood products, needles , syringes, or other equipment (most often occurring in IV drug users); or 3. infection of newborns from their infected mothers occurring either during pregnancy, delivery or from breast milk. Although CDC statistics tell us that AIDS has occurred predominantly in certain high risk groups (homosexual and bisexual men; heterosexual IV drug users: homosexual and bisexual men who use IV drugs; persons with hemophilia and coagulation disorders; heterosexual sex partners of persons with AIDS or heterosexual sex partners of persons at risk for AIDS; recipients of blood or blood components between 1977 and the spring of 1985), we must understand that these statistics simply tell us where AIDS has been and not necessarily where AIDS is going. Homosexual and bisexual men, IV drug users, and homosexual and bisexual men who use IV drugs account for nearly 90 percent of the AIDS cases. Heterosexuals account for only about 4 percent of the cases of AIDS today. The ratio of women to men in the U.S. with AIDS is about 1 woman for every 13 men. In Africa the ratio of women to men with AIDS is about 1 to 1. Some experts expect that heterosexuals and adolescents will experience a dramatic rise in the number of AIDS cases in the future. Although there is much debate today about the degree the AIDS virus has infected and will infect the heterosexual population, the reality is that no one knows for sure. Since HIV antibody testing is not mandatory for everyone and research has not been done to determine the prevalence of HIV antibody positive individuals in the general society, we can only make educated guesses. The risks are real, however, that the next rise in cases may be in heterosexuals through heterosexual sex. We are already seeing this rise of HIV infected individuals in sexually transmitted disease clinics, in sex partners of infected and high risk individuals, and among prostitutes. AIDS must not be viewed as a disease of one particular group of our population, but a disease of all groups. We know that getting AIDS is not a matter of who you are or where you live, but what you do (what activities you do which increase your chances of getting infected with the HIV virus). Anyone who has concerns regarding AIDS is encouraged to contact the following resources for assistance: State and Local Health Departments across the U.S.; US Public Health Service AIDS Hotline-800-342-AIDS: National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline, American Social Health Association-800-227-8922. New NATCO Contract · 1 Terry Bader (left), licensed delegate, and John Miklos, unlicensed delegate, count the ballots for the recently negotiated North American Trailing Co. (NATCO) contract. The pair formed the NATCO Tallying Committee and counted the votes at SIU headquarters. May 1988ILOGI19 �Deaths William Smith Carmine Caropreso Alphonse Monahan Joseph T. Flynn John Somers John Mims Wong Lee John Shields James Mullally Precilo Silva KNOW YOUR RIGHTS· Mohasain Ahmed Antonio Arroyo Malcolm Barton Lonnie Baughan Homer Bonnell John Burns Sherrill Campen Tom Chee William Cooper Patric Donovan Odilion DuBois Victor Egel Marcus Evans Bertha Flygare Rodney Fontenot Wilfred Garcia Sai Chong Goo Ronald Gray Thomas Green Walter Gregory Earl Griffin Willie Hardeman Orlando Hernandez Eugene Howard Fred LaPlant Joseph R. Hales Victor Lewycky Alfredo Lopez John Mccann Abdel Maameur Gustavo Martinez Richard Moore James Murray Ernest Mladinich Thomas J. Henry Joseph Pagola James Payton Michael Pesenak Kensley Reistad Sigmund Rothschild Spurgeon Simpson Albert Stampley ~· "'· J Charles Stewart Jene Legg SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls . These cont mets specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your ohligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets anu in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU 20 I LOG I May 1988 Jay V. Beavers William Brack Cullen B. Colbert Mose E. Coleman Lawrence J. Crane Ceasar A. Crespo Joe J. Justus Donald McEachern Wilton H. McNiel Donald L. Mullins Colon Rose Adam H. Smith Roberto Torrado Harold J. Warner Inland Floyd E. Hudgins, Jr. Victor G. Lozinak Johnnie B. Mathews Anthony F. Maxwell William Mitchell Joseph Muscato Beverly M. Owen Lawrence Paul Norman J. Porkruywka Charles R. Johnson Francisco ivera John E. Reed Pensioners Deep Sea Maxie L. Curtis · KNOW ¥OUR RIGHTS YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a derailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be suhmitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memhership, makes examination each Quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations . Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accoruance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements . All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds . Dewey J. Sack all Union halls. All memhers should obtain copies oft · constitution so as to familiarize themselves wit · . contents. Any time you feel any memher or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional fight or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc .. as well as all other details, then th e memher so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU . These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may he discrimi nated against hecause of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any mcmher feels that he i'i denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11u1n1m111n1111111nu111111111111unu111u111111111111111111111111111n11111111111111111t1111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi::ial. in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refr~_ ined from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsihility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this rcsponsihility . PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should an y member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require an y such pa yment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a mcmher is required to make a pa) ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have heen required to make such payment. this should immcdiL1tcly he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and hoatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contrihution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of memhership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made hy reason of the ahove improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contrihution for investigation and appropriate action and refunu. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and '\Ocial interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any or the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of acces.s to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The addr~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Diiaesc of Sh~ps NeeClinas LNG ARIES (Energy Transportation Corp.), March 20-Chairman Robert Schwarz, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Director Richard Robertson, Deck Delegate Eugene Boussan, Engine Delegate Brenda Murray-Dye, Steward Delegate Michael J. Ruggiero. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $264.11 in the ship's fund which has been turned over to the captain to be locked up in his safe. The vessel is scheduled to be drydocked, but no information has been given out. The chairman said he will inform the crew as soon as he hears anything. He stressed the importance of the SPAD contribution and also reminded crewmembers Charger is en route from Corpus Christi, Texas to New York to discharge and proceed to layup for repair of the generator. This will take place either in Jacksonville or Mobile. One particular item of note: "We must give a vote of thanks to the 4 to 8 watch deck department who responded quickly to an emergency alarm and performed the rescue extremely efficiently. The skillful and rapid rescue of the 4 to 8 oiler Mike Woods in combination with first aid was key to saving Mike Woods' life. Mike Woods has been a good shipmate on the OM/ Charger. We have received information that more than four pounds of metal was removed from his body and that The proud crew of the tanker M/V Courier (Ocean Carrier) in the harbor of Kuwait. The Courier is the only American tanker with a full American crew passing through the Persian Gulf to Kuwait. (Missing from the photo is Chief Steward Rudolf Spingar.) that this is a presidential election year, "so be sure to register and cast your vote." The secretary asked that all hands clean out their rooms and return linen and towels nen oc er. A ote f thanks was given to tne stewara aepanment for a job well done. Next ports: Osaka. Japan: Bontang, Indonesia; Nagoya, Japan. ITB BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), March 29-Chairman Scott Hudson, Secretary Rudy De Boissiere, Educational Director Spiros Perdiku, Deck Delegate Alan Barnett, Engine Delegate Thomas Corbell, Steward Delegate enneth A. Hagan. No disputed OT reported. A two-week safety course at sea was held aboard the /TB BaltimCJre by a representative from Marine Safety Services Corp. in London, England. This course put crewmembers through a 5afety test including firefighting, CPR method$, re$CUe$ from the hold with a new rescue harness, air breathing apparatus, lifeboat rescue, etc. The "SIU crew scored 100 percent in the safety tests." The educational director noted that "everywhere we look, the new ships are with us. But do we all know how to operate them? Some of us don't. I urge all of you to go to Piney Point. New ships mean more money. Don't be left out. Give to SPAD and be a winner." The fact that this is an election year was also brought up. "It's up to us to fight for the ships we deserve and the programs that we really need. It is the duty of every seaman to protect our ships, our jobs, our lives." A special vote of thanks was given to Scott Hudson and the deck gang for an excellent job-and also to Chief Steward Rudy De Boissiere and Chief Cook Kenneth Hagan "for the best food in the world." Thanks were also given to the engine department. "They are the best." One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next Port: Staten Island, N.Y. OMI CHARGER (OMI Corp.), April 3Chairman F. R. Schwarz, Secretary N. Johnson, Deck Delegate Bill Burke, Engine Delegate Van Joyner. No disputed OT was reported, but the steward department requested clarification of the steward assistant's performance of daily sanitary on deck and in the unlicensed engineers' toc'sle. There is $30 in the movie fund. The OM/ his liver and kidney were seriously damaged. We're all pulling for you, Mike." Next port: New York. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transportation Corp.), April 10-Chairman A.L "Pete" Waters, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Director A. Thaxton. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $52 in the ship's fund. Arrivals pools have been started to build the fund. and all members are encouraged to participate. Things are going well aboard the Gemini, according to the chairman, who also asked all hands to chip in and help keep the ship clean and in shape. He stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. "It helps!" The secretary noted that the ship sailed short last trip. He thanked S/A Catherine Kohs who was upgraded to chief cook for the trip and did an e)(cellent job. He also thanked S/As Andrea Conklin and Mark Kalmus for handling the extra workload. "A job well done by all." Next port: Nagoya, Japan. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN (Ocean Ships, Inc.), March 26--Chairman Jerry L Bass, Secretary Joe Nelson, Educational Director Al Sczypiorski, Deck Delegate Johnnie Edwards, Engine Delegate John Anderson. Some disputed OT was reported in the steward department. There is $200 in the ship's fund. The bi-annual Coast Guard inspection was held in Singapore Feb. 13-17-with no problems. After the inspection, the ship proceeded to the Gulf of Oman for Consol-Ops (underway replenishment) with Navy warships. "Crewmembers aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen have been at sea for 45 days during Consol-Ops with Navy warships in the Arabian Sea {Gulf of Oman). Every crewmember has shown professionalism and a good attitude, and has been complimented for a job well done by the U.S. Navy." The bosun emphasized the importance of upgrading. A suggestion was made for the slop chest to carry U.S. stamps. Next port: Bahrain. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), April 3-Chairman E. Caryl, Secretary Norman Johnson, Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $580 in the ship's fund. With this money, the crew hopes to buy a ping-pong table and a few other items for the crew lounge. The chairman notified all members that a payoff would take place in the port of Oakland, and to be sure to check in with the boarding patrolman before leaving the ship. He also stated that with the present state of the maritime industry, it's more important than ever for all eligible members to take advantage of the sealift course at Piney Point. This course is a necessity in order to work the military ships. And who knows-with the world situation today, there could be a national crisis and the SIU could be called on to man more military vessels. The secretary noted that "all is running smoothly on the Starship Enterprise" since Sea-Land took it over from the bankrupt U.S. Lines. "The NMU did not plan ahead and reduce the crews on these ships, and they paid the supreme price. But with our excellent SIU leadership, we have jobs, jobs, jobs. And we only have Frank Drozak and his team to thank for that." The educational director also stressed the importance of upgrading at Piney Point, not only to increase your earning power, but also for a JOb and job security. ''Thanks to SPAD, we have these job opportunities for the SIU membership." A motion was made and seconded to ban all smoking in the crew rec room and mess halls. This has been done in all federal, state and city hospitals to help decrease health risks. Another request was to get ice boxes put in all rooms. Other suggestions: more pastry at coffee time, new washing machine for the unlicensed crew, keys for the rec room, new TV antenna, fresh fruit in season. The bosun will be going on vacation this trip and will be missed by all. "He is a good sailor and a good Union brother." Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), April 3-Chairman G.E. Annis, Secretary c.c. Hollings Ill, Educational Director P. Thomas. Everything is running smoothly, with no beefs or disputed OT reported. The ship will pay off in New Orleans. Word has it from the captain that the Sea-Land Producer is going on the Caribbean Sea run for a few trips and then will lay-up. Fresh vegetables will be put aboard in Port Everglades and 28-day stores will be loaded in New Orleans. The educational director urged all eligible members to attend upgrading classes at Piney Point "if you want to move up in this game." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), March 20--Chairman William Hamp- Cook-out time aboard the Courier: (I. tor.) are Chief Cook Jerome Jordan, GSU Arthur Lope<., Chief Steward Rudolf Spingat . In the background is Bosun E. Dabney. son, Secretary J. Bennett, Educational Director C. Hall. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department which will try to be settled aboard ship, if possible. The ship is expected to pay off in Crockett, Calif. Members were asked to take note that the fresh water placed aboard the ship in Karachi is to be drunk at their own discretion. It was further suggested that ships traveling in the Mideast carry a reserve supply of mineral water ... just in case! The secretary said, "We have one fine crew; no problems. Everyone, including the officers, enjoy the cookouts. I have one of the best steward departments I've had the pleasure of sailing with." Next po:-t: Singapore. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ADONIS llG AQUARIUS ASPEN AURORA CHARLES SPIELMANN RLESTON COURIER FALCON PRINCESS 1ST LT. A. BOINYMAlll GREAT LAID GUS DARNELL llllDEPENDENCE OAll.AJID OVERSEAS BOSTON OVERSEAS HARRIETIE OVERSEAS JUNEAU OVERSEAS MARILYN PONCE RANGER SEA-WO ADVENTURER SEA-WO DEVELOPER SEA-LAID EXPLORER SEA.WO FREEDOM SEA-LAND INDEPEllDEllCE SEA-LAID LEADER SEA-LAID PACER SEA-LAND PACIFIC SEA-LAND PATRIOT SEA-WO PIONEER SEA·WD TRADER STOlllEWALL JACKSON LfllG TAURUS THOMPSON PASS U TRASEA LfllG VIRGO WESTWARD VENTURE Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, June 6 ...................... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, June 7 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Phila2elphia .............. Wednesday, June 8 ................... 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, June 9 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, June 9 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, June 9 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, June 10 ...................... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, June 13 ..................... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, June 14 .................... 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, June 15 .................. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, June 16 .................... 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, June 20 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, June 24 ...................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, June 9 ..................... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, June 17 ...................... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Friday, June 17 ...................... 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wedne day, June 15 .................. 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wedne day, June 22 .................. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, June 21 .................... 10:30 a.m. May 1988 I LOG I 21 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes APRIL 1-30, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac .............. : .. . . 0 Port Algonac ................... 20 0 9 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 2 DECK DEPARTMENT 25 1 0 0 21 4 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 16 1 0 0 15 2 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 1 0 9 3 8 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Port Algonac ................... 2 0 Port Algonac ................... 15 0 Frank Drozak, President Joe DiGlorgio, Secretary Mike Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President Jack Caffey, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP HEADQUARTERS 0 44 Totals All Depanments ........ 0 46 15 0 3 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 25 17 70 26 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301 ) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea APRIL 1-30, 1988 Port New York ............... Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore ............... Norfolk ...... ....... .... Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ......... .... Wilmington .............. Seattle .....•........... Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston ................ St. Louis ................ Piney Point .. .. .......... Totals ................ Port New York ......... - ... - . Philadelphia ......... ..... Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................ . Mobile ....... .. ........ New Orleans ............. Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco ........... .. Wilmington .............. Seattle ....... .......... Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ................ St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals ........ . . ....... Port New York ... . ........... Phlla<1e1pnia .............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile ............. . .. . New Orleans ............. Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ............ ..... Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston .. ... ........... St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 41 4 8 14 12 41 40 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 5 38 5 2 0 5 2 8 10 7 7 5 4 4 5 13 30 8 34 15 3 13 5 5 18 0 38 29 4 33 0 7 304 22 4 5 10 9 6 15 11 1 5 98 2 2 3 5 1 1 25 13 5 25 0 56 246 0 5 4 3 1 0 0 2 0 4 8 25 3 12 5 7 3 10 1 8 0 6 0 1 0 7 6 1 0 2 60 0 34 6 29 18 21 6 5 32 1 3 194 23 18 2 3 DECK DEPARTMENT 7 4 4 2 4 0 7 4 3 4 5 8 6 1 7 17 5 4 2 5 4 0 12 9 1 4 82 6 4 0 4 61 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 15 5 3 2 1 3 1 0 7 8 5 2 0 1 5 9 17 1 2 16 11 18 5 9 16 0 2 137 5 2 4 0 11 2 0 3 46 6 2 2 0 9 0 0 0 30 Trip Reliefs 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C (218) 722-4110 4 0 74 6 15 3 7 1 10 6 0 5 6 8 7 8 15 4 16 63 56 54 4 58 5 0 2 22 8 50 0 6 2 10 23 8 13 0 0 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 3 (808) 523-5434 2 7 4 3 8 7 8 1 2 0 3 4 8 2 12 3 0 4 0 64 461 99 37 2 0 0 2 48 2 8 5 2 1 1 3 1 1 0 4 15 0 4 3 38 13 4 7 1 9 1 14 5 6 1 4 4 0 1 9 2 40 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 11 50 24 15 25 4 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 20 1 2 7 42 11 1 2 1 5 3 1 0 17 1 0 1 1 0 4 8 13 8 13 2 5 21 1 0 2 6 0 22 0 0 8 13 1 4 4 6 9 3 10 27 1 19 3 1 11 0 2 156 65 33 111 21 8 5 13 1 3 4 2 14 1 0 4 6 5 5 1 3 2 1 0 3 0 1 3 1 2 4 0 0 1 1 2 0 8 2 4 21 24 1 0 4 0 0 96 3 0 0 0 0 50 (6 2 134 155 204 Totals All Departments ... . .. 788 378 327 3 12 10 7 3 13 4 8 3 32 12 11 10 23 6 2 6 61 7 0 0 5 141 4 8 27 3 4 14 0 0 7 2 0 8 7 13 4 3 5 4 30 19 86 22 23 6 9 23 1 0 2 1 4 7 12 3 10 0 34 2 0 9 1 (718) 499-6600 0 1 1 3 2 8 3 2 0 16 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILAD~LPHIA, 0 1 94 39 35 29 7 4 10 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 27 Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 . 1 259 1 4 11 3 4 6 1 0 2 1 1 6 3 0 0 5 15 4 1 0 175 2 0 0 61 20 35 14 5 19 0 1 6 14 16 23 13 18 12 1 0 9 1 28 7 5 2 2 9 11 4 84 4 0 0 95 5 147 4 215 0 0 233 243 288 589 325 335 221 1,247 512 392 15 0 4t0 997-5404 NEW ORLEA S, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ......... . ..... Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .......... .. .. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston ..... ... ........ St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals ................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 33 12 4 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 0 175 11 0 7 6 6 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. "*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of April was down from the month of March. A total of 1,470 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,470 jobs shipped, 589 jobs or about 40 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 221 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 7,473 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I May 1988 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St 0 125 29 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 0 2 5 MOBILE, Ala. 0 0 0 0 0 (201) 435-9424 (504) 529-7546 0 0 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07 28 8 2 3 7 3315 Liberty St. 32206 04) 353-0987 76 27 1 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 294 3 2 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 32 0 0 3 HOUSTON, Tex. 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 18 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �PRESIDENT'S PRE-BALLOTING REPORT May 2, 1988 Pursuant to Article X. Section l(e) of our Constitution, I am submitting at this regular May membership meeting of this election year, my PreBalloting Report. The balloting for our General Election of officers for the term 1989-1993 will commence on November l and continue through December 31, 1988. The election will be conducted under the provisions of our Constitution, as amended and effective January 15, 1985, and such other voting procedures as our Secretary may direct. I have, in consultation with our Executive Board and Port Representatives, made a careful appraisal of the needs of this Union, its membership and its currently existing constitutional ports. We have carefully considered the changes that have taken place in the maritime industry over the last few years, with a view toward meeting the ever changing demands. It is my recommendation, in accordance with our Constitution, that the following offices be placed on the ballot in the 1988 General Election of Officers for the term 1989 through 1992. HEADQU • • • • ERS 1 I 1 I President Executive Vice President Secretary Vice President in Charge of Contra~ts and ·Contract En· orcement Vice President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast Vice President in Charge of the Gulf Coast Vice President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters • 1 Vice President in Charge of the WestJ oast e I Services • 5 Headquarters Representatives PINEY POINT I Port Agent I Port Employee Washington Report (Continued from Page 24.) Fish Liability and Safety The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is trying to nudge two well-heeled special interests to overcome their longstanding differences. For several years now, development of this nation's fishing industry has been hindered by a liability insurance crisis. Yet differences between trial lawyers and boatowners have made it impossible for Congress to do anything to alleviate the situation. Earlier this month, the committee approved a stopgap workers' compensation plan for seamen who incur temporary injuries while working onboard fishing vessels. The draft approved by the committee would give seamen who suffer injuries on the job the right to NEW YORK 1 Port Agent 2 Port Employees PHILADELPHIA 1 Port Agent 1 Port Employee BALTIMORE 1 Port Agent 1 Port Employee MOBILE 1 Port Agent 1 Port Employee NEW ORLEANS 1 Port Agent 1 Port Employee HOUSTON 1 Port Agent 1 Port Employee SAN FRANCISCO l Port Agent 2 Port Employees DETROITALGONAC 1 Port Agent 1 Port Employee ST. LOUIS l Port Agent 1 Port Employee In accordance with the above-mentioned Article , ection l(e) of our Constitution, I am required to recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, regular office thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed, no later than the first regular meeting in October of this year. I will make such recommendation to the membership before such deadline. As provided for in Article XIII. Section 1, nominations open on July 15, 1988 and close on August 15, 1988. I wish to further advise the membership that various proposed constitutional amendments which shall be submitted to the membership and subject to membership action thereon, as sue only if the injuries are permanent or if the employer does not comply with the compensation provisions of the statute. Otherwise. they would be compensated at the rate of $30 a day, or two-thirds of their wage or share had they stayed employed during the voyage. ''The clock is running out,'• said Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones. Minimum Wage Raising the minimum wage to $5 .05 an hour and requiring employers to provide minimum health benefits for workers would save taxpayers millions of dollars in public subsidies, according to John Sweeney, president of the Service Employers Industrial Union. Sweeney made his assertion at a news conference, where he was joined by Rep. Augustus Hawkins (D-Calif.), constitutionally provided, will appear on the ballot at the same time balloting takes place for the election of officers later this year. The proposed constitutional amendments would give the Union's Executive Board, the body with the greatest expertise and daily knowledge of the needs of this industry and this Union, the authority to determine the number and location of constitutional ports required at any given time to serve th~ needs of this membership. The Headquarters port office would include Piney Point and Camp Springs and the Constitution would be amended accordingly. In addition to the constitutional ports, port offices could be opened and closed based on the Union• s needs, under the direction and authority of the President with staffing to be determined by the Executive Board. Also to appear on the ballot at the same time, subject to membership action as constitutionally provided, are proposed constitutional amendments to delete the elected position of port employees. Six (6) assistant regional vice-president positions could then be created and they would work under the direction of the Area Vice Presidents to service the membership in his/her assigned territory. Therefore, if the amendments are approved, the assistant vice-presidents would be chosen by the Executive Board for their first term of office. On the current ballot there would be nine (9) elected officers who would serve on the Executive Board and twenty-seven (27) additional elected positions. rr addition, constitutional amendments will be proposed to change the name of three elected positions to conform the duties of these offices with the titles. The changes would be as follows: The position of Secretary would be changed to be titled Secretary-Treasurer. The position of Vice President Government Services would be changed to be titled Vice President of Government Services and Fishing Industries. The position of Vice President in Charge of Lakes and Inland Waters would be changed to be titled Vice President in Charge of Southern Re- gion, Great Lakes and Inland Waterways. Lastly, an amendment will be proposed, again subject to membership action, to change the Union's auditing procedures from a quarterly review to an annual review. The annual financial committee audit could then be held in conjunction with the year end audit performed by the Union's independent certified public accountants. All of the proposed amendments, if approved and voted on affirmatively by the membership, subject to the Constitution, would become effective six (6) months after their passage to enable the union to efficiently effectuate the necessary changes. If the position of port employee is abolished by Constitutional Amendment then the individuals elected to serve in those positions would serve only until such time as the amendments become effective. If the position of Assistant Regional Vice-President is created by Constitutional Amendment, then the Executive Board, if approved by membership action, would be granted the authority to appoint individuals presently on the ballot to fill the newly created positions until the next general election. If any of the elected Headquarters Representatives are chosen to fill an Assistant Vice President position, the Headquarters Representative position so vacated would be abolished. Notwithstanding any changes in positions, all officers who are elected by virtue of this election will, if they so desire, be provided with employment with the Union for the duration o this term. In addition, if any constitutional or other ports or offices are closed or relocated by the Executive Board pursuant to the passage of the proposed Constitutional Amendment, the President would have the authority to reassign any and all elected or appointed officers. The foregoing constitutes your President's Pre-Balloting Report and subject to my further recommendation as to the depository to be made hereafter, I recommend its adoption. chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, and Rep. Henry Wax.man (D-Calif.), chief sponsor of the minimum health benefits bill in the House. A similar bill has been introduced by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) in the Senate, where it has been reported to the floor. According to Sweeney, 11.5 million workers in the nation make less than $3. 72 an hour. An additional 24 million have no health insurance. As a result, many of these people are forced to forgo health care or else use publicly funded emergency rooms and community clinics. Organized labor has made enactment of a new minimum wage one of its legislative priorities, despite threats from President Reagan that he would veto such a bill. Earlier this year, the House Education and Labor Committee, which Hawkins heads, voted to raise the minimum wage to $5.05 an hour in several steps over the next four years. The bill, H.R. 1834, is awaiting floor action. The present minimum wage, $3.35 an hour, took effect in 1981. Fraternally submitted, Frank Drozak American Coal An amendment which would promote the use of American coal has been attached to the House version of the Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1989. The bill, which was offered by Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski (D-Pa.), would halt the conversion of American bases in West Germany from coal energy to liquid natural gas pending a four year study. According to Kanjorski, relying upon natural gas would endanger American security, since most of it would come from the Siberian pipeline. May 1988 /LOG/ 23 �Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washiqton Report After racking up successive wins in the Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana primaries, Michael S. Dukakis has taken a big step forward in nailing down his party's nomination for president. He's now 600 delegates shy of the total needed to put him over the top. He hasn't won yet, but speculation is starting to shift towards his choice of running mates. Cautious as ever, he isn't letting on who he has in mind. But armchair political strategists-a legion in Washington-are having a field day formulating their own dream tickets. Dukakis has truly earned hi new nickname, "The Marathon Man," for having survived this year's grueling and unpredictable race for the Democratic nomination. Still, he has to clear a few more hurdles before he can claim his prize. Jesse Jackson, who nearly rewrote American political history earlier this year, has vowed to continue campaigning at least until the California primary on June 6. No doubt he will continue to articulate the issues he has raised so successfully-the growing drug epidemic, plant closings, the export of American jobs overseas by American corporations. Meanwhile, on the Republican side, it's all over but the shouting. Vice President George Bush has demonstrated his political manhood once and for all by capturing his party's nomination in record time. Polls indicate that it will be a tight race in November, with ethnic and blue-collar workers providing the swing vote. Given the widespread perception that neither Dukakis nor Bush will sail into the White House on the strength of their charismatic personalities, 1988 may well prove to be one election where issues really count. Persian Gull The Persian Gulf War continues to drag on with no end in sight. Events in the region last month threatened to spin out of control when the United States and Iran went eyeball to eyeball over mines that Iran allegedly laid in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States blew up an Iranian oil rig in retaliation. The Iranians backed down, but only after the United States had destroyed half that country's naval forces in a matter of hours. The administration went to great pains to consult Congress before the attack. As a result , there was widespread praise for the way the administration handled the affair. Shortly after the incident, the administration unilaterally redefined the American mission in that region to include all attacks to neutral shipping done in the presence of American warships. The Washington Post had this to say on that development: "It takes some getting used to that American-owned ships that fled to a foreign ftag to avoid American maritime union wages can now slip in under the wing of the U.S. Navy.'' Kuwaiti Reftagging A federal court judge has ruled the administration has the right to waive manning requirements on the 11 reflagged Kuwaiti tankers. 24 I LOG I May 1988 May 1988 Judge George H. Revercomb said that the 1950 law which the administration cited as grounds to waive the U.S. crewing standards on the ships is valid. He said the recentlysigned Anti-Reflagging Act did not repeal the 1950 Act which says navigation and vessel inspection laws may be waived if requested on national security grounds. Revercomb said manning standards are included in that authority. Five maritime unions, the NMEBA, NMU , MM&P, SUP and MFOW had filed the suit asking for an injunction against the waiver. The SIU did not join that suit, preferring instead to concentrate on legislative means to repeal the law. CDS Payback Criticizing the administration for acting arbitrarily and for usurping the legislative powers of Congress, U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Richey ordered four ships removed from the domestic trade. The case arose after the SIU appealed a decision by the Maritime Administration to allow the owners of vessels engaged in the foreign trades to enter the domestic commerce of this country as long as they repaid the subsidies they had received from the federal government. The SIU contended that this action would cause dislocations in the domestic trades, most notably in the depressed Alaskan oil routes. Moreover, t e sai it was up to ongre to make such a decision. Richey agreed. "Rather than await the legislative outcome when it knew Congress was seriously and actively addressing the issue," he wrote, "Marad decided it would determine merchant marine policy rather than follow Congress· direction." Richey also said that the court couldn't condone new ships entering the trade when several vessels were already laid up for lack of work. The government must now decide what to do with the $150 million it received from the owners of four tankers who had decided to enter the trade. The four tankers include the Brooklyn, Bay Ridge, Arco Independence and Arco Spirit. For more information, please turn to page 2. Trade Bill The administration and the Democratic leaders of the House and Senate have squared off over the fate of the Omnibus Trade Bill. President Reagan threatened to veto the bill if it contained two provisions: a 60-day notification requirement for plant closings , and a prohibition on the export of refined Alaskan oil in excess of 70,000 barrels a day. The legislation had passed the House by a veto-proof margin. The Senate, however, passed the legislation by a 63-34 margin, three votes shy of what would be needed to override a presidential veto. In order to drum up the necessary three votes, Democratic leaders in the House dropped the prohibition on the export of refined Alaskan oil. It was not clear if they would be successful in gaining the support of the two Alaskan senators who voted against the bill. Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Political experts were saying that Congress and the administration were involved in political hardball. By dropping the Alaskan oil provision, Democrats in the House were daring the president to veto the legislation on just the plant closing provision. Congress and the administration have wrangled over the trade issue for the past three years. According to newspaper reports, there is widespread support around the country for the plant closing provision. The issue, many analysts believe, will come back to haunt the Republicans in November. Arctic National Wildlife Reserve While American warships were patrolling the Persian Gulf to keep the sealanes open , Congress was debating whether to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) exploration. A House committee killed three amendments that would have impeded the exploration of ANWR oil. While that came as good news to supporters of exploration, there was growing concern that time was running out for is session Congress to deal with the issue · of Congress. "There are so many hurdles, so that th smart money says time is just too short for all of them to be overcome," aid Janet Hathaway, an attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), a strong supporter of ANWR development, said that holding back exploration "is not rational." _. Supporters of development stres e high e met in deenvironmental standards tha veloping Prudhoe Bay oil. The fact that no ecological damage has been reported in all these years, said House Merchant Marine Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones (DN.C.), is proof "that wildlife and oil can coexist." The Prudhoe Bay field, which yields about 25 percent of this country's domestic oil production, will begin to run out over the next 15 years. Even if Congress were to approve ANWR exploration, "it would be eight years minimum before the first drop of oil reached an American refinery,'' said Young. Panama Canal Despite political unrest in Panama, the number of vessels being registered there has risen over the last year. Me~nwhile, ship registries in most other nations declined. Panama continues to have the largest total gross tonnage of vessels under its flag. This is because it allows shipowners generous tax breaks, as well as loopholes to hire foreign crewmembers. Earlier this year, The Washington Post reported that the Panamanian government was selling seamen's papers to non-Panamanians. The issue did not attract widespread attention because of all the other news coming out of that country, including a possible connection between General Noriega, Fidel Castro and the drug cartel. (Continued on Page 23.) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 1988 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NORTH TO ALASKA ON SEAFARERS’ NEW KODIAK MORE JONES ACT TANKERS COULD SAIL JUDGE TOSSESS OUT CDS PAYBACK SIU’S CHARLIE LOGAN WINNERS EARN $50,000 SIU’S L.A. 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Originally built for United States Lines, the SIUcontracted Sea-Land purchased the ships when U.S. Lines went bankrupt. The ships, which carry unlicensed crews of 12, will operate on North Atlantic, South Atlantic and Mediterranean runs. All will carry SIU crews sailing under the U.S. flag. But in a unique arrangement, Trans Freight Lines and Nedlloyd will jointly operate five of the ships with Sea-Land. ''This is a great opportunity for all Seafarers and shows the SIU and its contracted companies can compete and operate efficiently,'' said SIU President Frank Drozak. See Page 18 for more pictures of the Performance and Quality in Houston. The New Ships • Sea-Land Quality Sea-Land Atlantic Sea-Land Achiever Sea-Land Sea-Land ~ Sea-Land Sea-Land Sea-Land Sea-Land Sea-Land Sea-Land Sea-Land Commitment Integrity Performance Value Galveston Bay Newark Bay Raleigh Bay Holland Hudson Sacco Named to Exec. V.P. Post Inside: Kuwait Update Page 3 ODS Hearings Page 3 Inland News Page 8&9 T-AGOS Stalwart Page 4 Page 11-15 SHLSS SIU President Frank Drozak congratulates Mike Sacco on his appointment as Executive Vice President. SIU President Frank Drozak announced the appointment of Mike Sacco as Executive Vice President at the headquarters membership meeting this month in Piney Point. Sacco will be directing the Union' s field operations, and coordinating outport and headquarters' activities. Sacco, a long-time vice president of the SIU, was named to the executive post effective April 1 by the Executive Board of the SIU, AGLIWD. �President's Report by Frank Drozak T HE strength of our Union has always been that we are willing to explore new ways to preserve job security for our membership when the old ways no longer work. We have adapted to meet technological changes in the industry, and we have sought new job opportunities for our members when the traditional job market began to decline. The U.S. maritime industry as we have known it is gone. The number of shipping companies flying the American flag is dwindling. In 1981 there were 600 commercial U .S.-flag freightships and tankers. Today there are just 360 ships in the active fleet. As one after another of our nation's old-line maritime companies goes under, the number of seagoing jobs sinks lower. Ten years ago there were approximately 20 ,500 jobs for American seamen. Five years ago that number shrank to 15,400. Today, according to the latest report from the Marine Index Bureau, there are just 10,340 deep sea jobs available to American seafarers. Even so, our membership today has full job security. How successful have we been? We are the only maritime union which regularly fills a large percentage of its billets with 'B' seniority ratings. That means that any member with a full book can ship if he or she wants to. The jobs are there. The reason is that we have gone out to find new job opportunities. Just last month, the SIU was able to capture the lion's share of the 71 Ready Reserve vessels put up for bid by the Military Sealift Command. This means tions--0ur older members wouldn't have to worry about losing their welfare coverage, or incurring a break in service. They could just throw in for these good jobs. Impossible, you say? Nothing is impossible in today's maritime industry. When U.S. Lines was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1986, hundreds of NMU and District 1 members were left without any options. I never want to see the day when SIU members are put in a similar position. Conditions on these vessels are steadily improving. The base wages on some of them are " ... Any member with a full book can ship if he or she wants. The jobs are there . " hundreds more of good job opportunities for our membership. * ** Even if our 'A' book members don't want to ship on these military vessels, they still will have the security knowing that they and their families are protected. If something unforeseen were to happen-if one of our larger companies were to file for bankruptcy or reflag its opera- Stewards Visit Hill On a tour of Capitol Hill are the recertified stewards, finishing up at Piney Point. The members are: Pedro Laboy, Ruben Padilla, Ivan Zuluaga, Raymond L. Jones, Nazareth Battle, George A. White, Earl Gray Sr., Leonard Lelonek, George Pino and R.G. Connolly. will be enhanced as a result of this training. There is no way to reverse long-term trends. Automation, more complex technology or newer vessels, smaller crews: all of these are here to stay. None can be wished away. But it certainly is possible to adapt to these trends. In that way, we are not unique. Progressive unions like the Airline pilots and the United Auto Workers are exploring new ways to protect the job security of their members. Like the SIU, these unions are unwilling to sit back and do nothing while the number ofjobs available to their members continues to shrink. Job security is first and foremost on their minds. * ** higher than those found on comparable commercial ships. But more important, these military vessels give the SIU something few maritime unions have today: a future for our younger members. From the moment he or she applies to enter this Union, an unlicensed seaman has options open which are unavailable anywhere else. For one thing, training at the SHLSS is free. Schooling at one of the state maritime academies can run in the thousands of dollars per year. But that is not all. A member of this Union can get an associate' s degree, free of cost. All he has to do is plan a little bit ahead so he can accommodate the course schedule. What this does , of course, is to give our members even more options than they would otherwise have. It may take a little extra effort to see that all our new trainees are cross-trained. But the job security of all of our members There is an old saying: sooner or later, everything comes back into style. After seven years of Reaganomics, people are beginning to reconsider some of their basic assumptions. More and more, you hear people saying that they believe that government can make a positive difference in their lives. Within certain fiscal restraints, they want to give government the authority to improve peoples' lives and solidify basic American industries. Because we have been able to adapt and develop new programs these past seven years, we are now in a position to benefit from this changed political atmosphere. It is not inconceivable that a new administration-Democrat or Republican. will take steps to implement some of the recommendations contained in the report of the president's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense. By weathering these rough times-by beefing up our training facilities at Piney Point and by signing up new military work-we have positioned ourselves to take advantage of every new opportunity. Official Publication of the Seafarers lntemat1onal Union of North Amenca , Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District, fl-CIO Apnl 1988 Vol 50, No. 4 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGiorgio Secretary Charles Svenson Angus "Red" Campbell Joe Sacco George McCartney Editor Vice President Vice President Vice President Roy Mercer Steve Edney Jack Caffey Vice President Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor Carla Tomaszewski Contributing Editor 2 I LOG I April 1988 Mike Sacco Executive Vice President 9 " The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790·9998 and at additional mailing offices . POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Shultz Hints Kuwait Might Add U.S. Crewmen Kuwaiti officials are ''taking steps to increase U.S. manning" on the 11 reflagged tankers which have been the center of maritime controversy for almost a year. Secretary of State George Shultz, responding to a letter from SIU President Frank Drozak, defended the U.S. government's action in claiming a crewing waiver for the tankers which overrode a new law designed to place American crews on those ships. But Shultz also said, "We are also advised that Kuwaiti officials are aware of our concerns over the manning issue, and that they are taking steps to increase U.S. manning. We believe that our approach with the Kuwaitis will be effective in addressing the concerns of American seamen and the immediate needs of the national defense. I will be pleased to keep you apprised of the progress we are making on the issue.'' About 500 seagoingjobs are at stake on the tankers. When the ships were reftagged last year, the administration used a loophole in the law to allow the vessels to sail with only an American captain. Later, after pressure from the maritime industry, an American radio officer was added to each ship. Under the then-current law, a crewing waiver could be granted if a ship did not call on any U.S. ports. Maritime labor was enraged by the action and claimed the waiver was a clear misinterpretation of the law and of the intent of Congress . But the administration stood fast by its ruling, despite statements from Chesapeake Shipping (the vessels' owners) that they would employ American crewmen if the law called for it. They also said no previous deal had been struck to employ foreigners aboard the newly-flagged U.S. ships. Late last year after massive maritime lobbying,the House and Senate passed the Fishing Vessel Anti-Reflagging Act which required U.S. crewmen on all U.S. ships. Under provisions of that act, the only time a waiver could be granted would be if American seamen were unavailable or in a presidentially-declared national emergency. In January, President Reagan signed the bill into law. Americ ... n seamen were available, more than 200 Seafarers contacted the shipping company's manning agent inquiring about employment. There was no presidentially-declared national emergency. But in February the Department of Defense, citing a 1950 law, asked for, and was granted, a one-year waiver from the new crewing requirements. Once again the maritime industry was outraged. Bulletin A federal judge has ruled the administration has the right to waive manning requirements on the 11 reflagged Kuwaiti-owned tankers. Judge George H. Revercomb said the 1950 law which the administration cited as grounds to waive the U.S. crewing standards on the ships, is valid. He said the recently-signed Anti-Reflagging Act did not repeal the 1950 Act which says navigation and vessel inspection laws may waived if requested on national security grounds. Revercomb said manning standards are included in that authority. Five mant1me unions, the NMEBA, NMU, MM&P, SUP and MFOW had filed the suit asking for an injunction against the waiver. Five maritime unions, NMEBA, NMU, MM&P, SUP and MFOW filed suit in federal court to overturn the waiver. The SIU took the case to Shultz and Capitol Hill. "With the other unions attacking the case in court, we felt we could put more of our energy and resources in a different direction to gain the same result," Drozak said. The arguments Drozak presented to Shultz are basically the same points lawyers for the five unions are making in court. First, they are saying that Congress intended to require U.S. crews on those Kuwaiti ships when it passed the Anti-Reflagging Act. The act contained only the two situations where a waiver could be granted. Also, Congress did not believe that the 1950 law under which the waiver was granted applied to the Kuwaiti case. Drozak, in his letter to Shultz, said that the 1950 law was enacted in response to the just-declared Korean War. ''The authority was deemed necessary by Congress to facilitate the movement of troops and material to the warfront. Furthermore, the waiver was designed to bolster the U.S. merchant marine manpower pool available, not to replace American seamen. ''Examining present conditions to determine whether any similarity exists, it becomes impossible to justify extension of the 1950 waiver authority to the current reduction in n:ianning requirements. First, no state of national emergency exists. In addition, the 11 tankers in question are merely involved in commercial movements of crude oil and petroleum gas between Kuwait and other foreign nations. Finally, American seamen are available and have sought work aboard these vessels," Drozak wrote. The government contends simply that the 1950 act applies and that the Kuwaiti situation is in the national defense interest. Requiring U.S. crews "would have significantly changed one of the conditions existing at the time of the reflagging, a.nd thus would have tended to undermine the refiagging agreement. The arrangement continues to be in the national defense interest,'' wrote William H. Taft IV, deputy secretary of defense, in response to a letter from Drozak. "As hard as I try, I can't see any way the employment of foreign seamen on American vessels is in the national defense interest. The shipping company is on record saying it would employ Americans if the law said it must. The law does," Drozak said. A decision in the court case is expected shortly. SIU Joins Anti-Apartheid Rally SIU trainees and upgraders from Piney Point joined ranks with 200 other union workers and civil rights supporters at an anti-apartheid rally in Washington, D.C. last month. The demonstrators protested the Shell Oil Co.'s continuing ties to apartheid and pressed for stronger U.S. sanctions against the racist South African regime. The rally also marked the 28th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, when police gunned down 69 black South Africans demonstrating against pass law restrictions. Washington Mayor Marion Barry Jr. read a resolution endorsed by more than 100 city mayors calling on Royal Dutch Shell-the parent company of the Shell Oil Co.-to completely withdraw from South Africa. Mine Workers President Richard Trumka stressed that American trade unionists can help by forcing companies like Shell to leave South Africa because ''that oppressive regime cannot survive" without oil and gas. Following the rally, the protestors picketed the oil company's headquarters, smgmg "We Shall Overcome." Maritime Unions Slam Administration's ODS Bid Unity is an elusive goal in the maritime industry. Yet four major maritime unions, including the SIU, expressed ''extreme disappointment'' with the administration's proposal to reform the liner subsidy program. Submitting a joint written proposal in the third and final hearing that the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee held on the line subsidy program, the unions said, "If enacted in its present form, (the administration's proposal) would upset more than five decades of congressionally mandated promotion of a strong, privately owned merchant marine and actually hasten its demise." abroad), the five bills take markedly different approaches. The other three unions submitting this testimony were the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the National Maritime Union and the Masters, Mates & Pilots. Commenting on the inability of the maritime industry to take a united front on this issue, the mari~ime unions said, "We can detect little or no progress in resolving the differences presented by those bills ... The subcommittee is again examining five widely divergent pieces of legislation and we can detect no real conser.sus among the liner companies.'' The administration's proposal is one of five bills which has been circulating around Congress. Despite some similarities (opening up subsidy eligibility to all qualified U.S. carriers, providing operating flexibility, allowing the acquisition and construction of vessels Most experts tie any improvement in the maritime industry to resolution of the difficult liner subsidy program. The program, which has begun to expire, has become embroiled in the budget crisis. The administration remains committed to containing costs. While acknowledging that any new subsidy program must be cost-effective, the unions believe that the administration's bill "is an affront to labor." Its method of calculating subsidies amount to ''an unwarranted intrusion into accepted collective bargaining practices." April 1988 I LOG I 3 �On T-AGOS Stalwart Before leaving for their next slow voyage, Stalwart crewmembers load stores for the trip. In the spring of 1985, Seafarers found a new type of job opportunity and a new way to advance their careers-T-AGOS. Since the first Seafarers manned the USNS Stalwart, hundreds of others have taken advantage of this unique program. Now 10 of these top-secret vessels are in operation; five operate out of Little Creek, Va. near Norfolk and five from Honolulu. During the three years of the program, the SIU and Sea Mobility Inc. have tried to make T-AGOS duty as attractive as possible. The Union established a new program for B-book members to advance more quickly to A-seniority and a program for Seafarers with licenses to give them a chance to gain valuable seatime and experience needed for license requirements. While the T-AGOS voyages can be long and slow, the crew's amen- ~ QMED Paul Tyson (left) and Norfolk Port Agent Jim Martin discuss things in the crew mess. ities have been designed for maximum comfort. Each crewmember has a private room and shower. There is a fully-equipped gym aboard each vessel along with a large stock of movies and videos. On the Stalwart, which recently completed a voyage and tied up in Little Creek, Chief Steward Herb Davis completed 18 months of sea time aboard the vessel. Davis said he enjoys the duty aboard because it's steady work during a time of a shrinking job market. These pictures of the Stalwart' s crew were taken by SIU Rep. Frank Paladino. Capt. Norman Cubberly was formerly an SIU tugboat captain with the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Lines. .. Pictured above are two members of the Stalwart's steward department, Chief Cook Philip Orlanda (left) and S/A Llitera. One of the favorite times of the day-chow. Chief Steward Herb Davis is a TAGOS veteran. Pictured above with SIU Rep. Frank Paladino, Davis has been with the program since its beginning in 1985. He has put in 18 months seatime aboard the Stalwart. 4 I LOG I April 1988 Bosun Raymond A. Maddock (left) and Chief Mate Mark Paine stand gangway watch. �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritim.e policy. profiles Rep. Rep. David E. Skaggs Claude Harris A T TTRACTED by plenty of open space and a sizable white-collar workforce, the 2nd district of Colorado is rapidly emerging as a Rocky Mountain version of California's Silicon Valley. A number of major hightechnology firms have established operations in the Boulder area in recent years, and nearly three-quarters of the district's voters live in Boulder County. David E. Skaggs (D-Colo) represents this district which also includes the northern Denver suburbs and the mountains west of Bould~r. Congressman Skaggs was born in Ohio and raised in Kentucky, New York and New Jersey. After active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, he moved to Boulder, where his political career began. He received a B.A. in philosophy from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., attended the University of Virginia Law School, and received his law degree from Yale Law School in 1967. Skaggs was admitted to the New York Bar in 1968 and the Colorado Bar in 1971. He practiced law in Boulder with Newcomer and Douglass (1971-1974 and 1977-1978) and the firm of Skaggs, Stone & Sheehy (1978 until 1987 when sworn into Congress). From 1975 to 1977 he was administrative assistant to then-Congressman Tim Wirth of Colorado. He managed Wirth's 1976 re-election campaign. In 1980 he, himself, was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. He was re-elected to the state House Rep. David E. Skaggs and elected House Minority Leader by the Democratic Caucus in 1982 and again in 1984. He then was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives Nov. 4, 1986. In the 1OOth Congress, Skaggs serves on the House Public Works and Transportation Committee; the Science, Space and Technology Committee, and the Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families. He has spoken out in support of a coherent and understandable Mideast plan that can be supported by the American people. "Good goals," he said, "can only be achieved in our democracy by intelligent policy that enjoys general public understanding and support. The administration simply must be in closer consultation with the Congress on this issue, and through the Congress, with the American people." Skaggs has also spoken in opposition to the' Reagan administration· s decision to refiag Kuwaiti oil tankers and its position on Contra aid. • (Continued from Page 24.) latest employment figures released by the Marine Index Bureau. The number of jobs onboard deep-sea vessels fell to 10,344 last year. There were 86,000 jobs in 1951. As recently as 1979, the number still topped 20,000. Meanwhile, other nations were beefing up their maritime capability. The Journal of Commerce reported that South Korea was fast closing in on Japan as the world's leading shipbuilder, and that it had actually overtaken that country in several important areas. Meanwhile, the number of viable American shipyards had fallen to eight. Two leading candidates for president, Michael Dukakis and George Bush, answered questions submitted by the Shipbuilders Council of America. Both acknowledged that there was a crisis in the industry, and pledged to do something about it. Meanwhile, there were indications that Congress was finally about to act on the Omnibus Trade bill that it had been agonizing over since the start of the session. The Senate and House conferees had already dropped a provision which would have taken some minimal steps in opening up the auto-carriage trade. In addition, there are indications that the conference bill includes a disturbing provision allowing the export of 50,000 barrels of Alaskan oil a day to Canada. On a more positive note for the maritime industry, there were indications that the conference bill would include provisions beefing up the powers of the Federal Maritime Commissioner to act on reports of unfair trade. Most attention has focused on nonmaritime issues, notably the issue of plant closing. There were reports that a water-downed plant closing provision will be included. While the administration has expressed severe reservations about the trade bill, it is unclear if the administration will employ a veto if the bill USCALOOSA is the largest city in the 7th district of Alabama, with an industrial base centered around the manufacture of rubber, chemicals and fertilizers but which is more often identified as the home of the U niversity of Alabama. It also includes a number of other counties in the west central portion of the state, moving southward from the outskirts of Birmingham. Although Republicans run reasonably well in most of the district in national and statewide elections, the area has kept up its tradition of loyalty to conservative Democrats at the congressional level. One such man is Claude Harris (D-Ala.), born in Bessemer and raised in Shannon. Harris received a bachelor of science degree from the School of Commerce and Business Administration of the University of Alabama and went on to earn a bachelor of law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. The congressman was admitted to the bar in 1965 and began his career in the district attorney's office as assistant district attorney. He worked with the victims of crime and-with law enforcement officers to prepare cases for presentation to the grand jury. He also prosecuted misdemeanor and f elony cases in the trial courts and particpated in the formation of combined law enforcement units such as the West Alabama narcotics Squad and the Homicide Unit. From 1977 to 1985 Harris served on the bench as circuit judge of the sixth judicial circuit. Here he was able to help implement the new Judicial Ar- contains a mild plant-closing provision. The administration has been successful in getting a number of laborbacked provisions dropped from the trade bill, including the amendment offered by Rep. Richard Gephardt (DMo.). ODS Reform In the eyes of most industry officials, the most important problem facing the maritime industry today has been the inability of the administration to come up with a program to reform the nation's liner subsidy program. Earlier MAKE THE SYSTEM WORK Rep. Claude Harris tide of the Alabama Constitution, the new Criminal Code and the revised Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, which in combination represent a complete modernization of Alabama's judicial and legal system. He also served as presiding circuit judge for three years. Since 1967 Harris has served in the Alabama Army National guard, rising from private to Lt. colonel. He is presently assigned to Judge Advocate General Corps. Before his election to the I OOth Congress in November 1986, Harris was a partner in the firm of Harris, Braswell and Shields. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Harris is very concerned with the present administration's policies in the Mideast-its strategies and adequate contingency plans in the event offurther hostilities. As for the wisdom of President Reagan's foreign policy, Harris says: "The election of a Democrat to the White House in 1988 should bring many changes." In addition to serving on the Committee on Agriculture in the House, Harris is also a member of the Committee on Veterans Affairs. this month, the SIU joined three other maritime unions in expressing "extreme disappointment" with the administration's program on this issue. Five bills, including one formulated by the administration, are floating around Congress. In a joint statement presented at a hearing of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, the maritime unions said, "We can detect little or no progress in resolving differences then represented by those bills . . . We can detect no real concensus among the liner companies." DANGEROUS? GET CONGRESS .. TO PASS HIGH-RISK NOTICE April 1988 I LOG I 5 �Area Vice Presidents' Report Great Lakes by Executive V.P. Mike Sacco R EPRESENTATIVES from the SIU recently attended a seminar on the recommendations that the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense released last year. Dr. Alan Cameron, a member of the commission, met with politicians and officials from the Great Lakes to discuss what effect, if any, the recommendations would have on shipping in the region. It was a productive session. The Great Lakes maritime industry is central to this country's defense. A good portion of this nation's industrial capacity is located in the Midwest. At a minimum, we need to do more to modernize the St. Lawrence Seaway so that we can transport that industrial might overseas. Luedtke Engineering has been dedared the low bidder on a hydraulic dredging project near Gary, Ind. Yet for the most part, the Corps of Engineers has been slow in announcing new projects. This will change. Some of the ports and channels have been so neglected that the local governments simply can't postpone taking some kind of action. Members of the Great Lakes Task Force have been meeting to publicize maritime's agenda up here. There has been a concerted effort to get maritime officials north and south of the border to work jointly to come up with a program to stimulate shipping on the Great Lakes. If anything symbolizes-the ability of Ameri~an and Canadian officials to work closely to achieve important goals, it was the joint letter that SIU President Frank Drozak and SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz released last year requesting that maritime be dropped from the Canada Free Trade Agreement. All North American workers-Americans and Canadi- · ans-stand to be hurt by this treaty. Thanks to the efforts of Gralewicz and Drozak, seamen can breathe a sigh of relief. American and Canadian union members have been working closely on other fronts. The SIU of Canada has been sending a steady stream of upgraders and trainees to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Many of the problems that face maritime workers north and south of the border are international in character. It doesn't matter if a seaman lives in Canada or the United States. Either way, his job security is threatened through flag of convenience fleets. One last note: I was recently appointed executive vice president of the Seafarers International Union. This is an honor for many reasons. For one thing, I'll be filling the shoes of Ed Turner, the former head of the Marine Cooks and Stewards. Ed was a great trade unionist. Harry Lunde6 I LOG I April 1988 berg turned to him when the SIUNA wanted to sign up stewards and cooks on the West Coast. He played a important role in this Union's history. I'll now be working closely with SIU President Frank Drozak in Washington. I welcome this new phase of my career. There isn't anyone who knows Capitol Hill or the maritime industry better than Frank Drozak. It will be an honor to work with him. This is a great union. We're celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. It's been 50 years of hard work, 50 years of blood, sweat and tears. No one handed the members of this Union anything on a silver platter. We've earned it. And we'll continue to earn it. Some of our most important battles are still ahead of us. Unlicensed seamen are in a life-and-death struggle to protect their job security. Tug and barge workers have to confront a growing anti-union bias. Many segments of our industry lay in ruin. And yet, I believe that we can turn things around. And so does Frank Drozak. If the members of this Union stand united, there isn't anything we can't accomplish. Our first 50 years have been pretty damn good, but our best days are still ahead. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall W E'VE reached a tentative agreement with the Seafood Producers Association in New Bedford concerning the scallopers and draggers. If all goes as planned, there will be a 30-day referendum. During that time, our members will be able to cast secret ballots. There are still, however, one or two last minute details that need to be nailed down. It has been a long, hard two years. The SIU came back to New Bedford to improve conditiOns in the fishing industry. Our members have walked picket lines, and we've gone eyeball to eyeball with the company in the courts. But finally, it's about to pay off. No one said that it would be easy up here, and it hasn't. But I believe that we've made a good beginning. Our Washington staff is working full time trying to come up with some resolution to the liability insurance problem that will be acceptable to _union members, boat owners and insurance companies. We're in close contact with Rep. Gerry Studds (DMass.) and other officials who share our commitment to revitalize the fishing industry. A lot of the progress that we've made in New Bedford is due to the hard work and commitment of Jack Caffey. Jack has dedicated two years of his life to trying improve conditions in that port. And all the while, he's been able to maintain a visible presence in New York and on the rivers. I don't know any union official who works harder or more effectively on behalf of his members than Jack Caffey. I've been keeping in touch with New York City Councilman Sam Horowitz on a bill that would change the name of Battery Place between Broadway and West Street to Merchant Marine Veterans Drive. In a city of monuments, there isn't one memorial to the seamen who risked their lives du~ing World War IL Many of our members played an important part in making sure that American troops and supplies reached their proper destinations. Without the efforts of these valiant seamen, World War II might have had a different ending. Of course, the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 made it possible for this country to develop an adequate-sized merchant marine in time for the war. Despite its flag-waving, the present administration has not demonstrated that it understands the importance of sealift. And that's where seamen come in. The Marine Index Bureau recently released statistics showing that the number of seamen's jobs had fallen to 10,000-half of what were available in 1980. The only way to turn things around is through political action. This union intends to play an important role in the upcoming election. Our job security depends upon it. Whoever is the next president will have to come up with a comprehensive plan for stimulating growth and development in the maritime industry. Maritime isn't the only industry that has declined: steel, auto, they've all been affected. Last year, for the first time, the United States ran a trade deficit in services. New York was once the financial industrial and maritime capital of th~ world. Now, our docks are empty and our factories have been turned into lofts. America needs a leader who understands that we need to rebuild our infrastructure, we need to stimulate growth. ruptcy on a number of causes: the near-depression in the maritime industry, the failure of the Reagan administration to come up with a coherent program to promote the American-flag merchant marine, and the decision of U.S. Lines to build 12 econships. By building these 12 econships, U.S. Lines had hoped to solidify its position in the maritime industry. But they were too costly, and the maritime industry too depressed, for that to happen. In addition, many industry experts questioned their design. Nevertheless, after U.S. Lines filed for bankruptcy, the surviving American-flag shipping companies scrambled to sign up those vessels. SeaLand, an SIU-contracted company, was able to buy the vessels for a fraction of their original price. In addition, the company was able to refit the vessels to substantially lower operating costs. Earlier this month, the Sea-Land Performance became the first of those econships to reach the port of Houston. The vessel was docked by a G&H tug. It was an all-SIU affair. G&H is an SIU-contracted company. As a result of these developments, the SIU was able to pick up more than 100 jobs for its members. Sea-Land's decision to relocate much of its operations in Houston will generate a lot of new business for the port. Through a combination ofluck, perseverence and hard work, the SIU has been able to keep its head above water during these rough times. No one says that everything is a bed of roses, but we have certainly been plugging away. We have been able to put most of our contract negotiations to bed. Delta Queen, Dixie Carriers. G&H Towing, Sabine Towing and Crescent Towing (New Orleans and Savannah) have all been resolved. Only two negotations are pending: Gulf Atlantic Transportation and Crescent Towing of Mobile. In addition to these developments, the SIU was able to garner the lion's share of the Ready Reserve vessels that were contracted out to the private sector. This is proof that our Union's program to sign up military work is right on track. In most of our outstanding court cases, we have been able to make substantiaf progress against the companies. The tug and barge companies that have decided to take us on have learned that they will have to pay a high price. And in most cases, we have high hopes of ultimately winning the cases. Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco T HE bankruptcy of U.S. Lines in 1986 sent shockwaves throughout the maritime industry. More than 1,600 employees of that company-including hundreds of NMU seamen and MEBA engineers-were thrown into the unemployment lines. Industry experts blamed the bank- West Coast by V.P. George McCartney I T is impossible to discuss the history of the SIU without touching upon larger themes. We are seamen, (Continued on Page 7.) �Area Vice Presidents' Report (Continued from Page 6.) union members and Americans. The SIU was born out of the despair and frustration of the Great Depression. The Union reached maturity during World War II, which transformed the maritime industry and defined a whole generation of American seamen. Americans have come to regard the 20 year period between 1945 and 1965 as a Golden Age in this country's history. Never had the United States been so strong or so wealthy. At the end of World War II, 50 percent of the world's industrial output was in the United States. Henry Luce, founder and publisher of Time magazine, summed up the prevailing wisdom when he said that the 20th century was destined to be known as ''The American Century.'' It didn't quite turn out that way. By 1988, America's share of the world's industrial output had fallen by onehalf, to 25 percent. Part of this decline was inevitable. At the end of World War II, much of the industrialized world lay in ruin. It was just a matter of time before countries like France, Germany and Japan would rebuild or that others, like South Korea and Taiwan would develop. Still, there is a group of historians and policy-makers which believes that this country's economic decline did not have to be so drastic, and that it was hastened by the failure of our leaders to understand the implications of several long-term trends. This is the central theme of an important new book by Paul Kennedy, The Decline of Superpowers. Columnists such as Jack Anderson have written at length on this subject. According to Anderson, while the leadership class of the United States has focused all its attention on the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union, other nations have placed a priority on developing their industries. When asked to make an assessment of Soviet-American relations last year, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said that when the next century rolls around, the relationship may not be so important. The balance of power will probably shift East to Japan, China and India, all of which have concentrated their efforts on developing their economic resources. The relative decline of America's economic power will adversely affect its military capability, predicts Kennedy. America's rise to superpower status was caused primarily by the explosive growth of the industrial sector, said Kennedy. Our overwhelming industrial edge over Germany and Japan was the deciding factor in determining the outcome of World War II. In many ways, events in the maritime industry foreshadowed a different future for this country than the one tltat Henry Luce predicted. While the wholesale export of American industries and jobs overseas did not attract the public's attention until the 1980s (Pulitzer-prize winning author David Halbestram popularized this theme when he wrote 'The Reckoning,' which gave a detailed account of the decline of the auto industry), it was something that maritime faced as early as 1946. The first factory that could be easily transferred abroad was an oceanborne one-an American-flag vessel. There is a tendency in this country to equate the rapid rise of Japan with the loss of millions of well-paying industrial jobs. But Halbestram believed that this did not tell the whole story. ''Most academics and industrial experts, concerned with the decline of American heavy industry, were focusing almost exclusively on Japan," he wrote. "[Yet some experts] believed that they were looking in the wrong place. [They] believed that those who had become obsessed with Japan were neglecting other changes-subtle but crucial-such as the export of jobs, under American corporate seal, to other countries in East Asia and to South America, and the coming of high automation both here and abroad. "Gradually, in the early '80s, [some experts] came to believe that the Japanese challenge had given many American companies an excuse to do something they had always longed to do, which was to relocate their factories in underdeveloped countries, beyond the reach of American labor unions." This is exactly what happened in the American maritime industry. Many industry officials trace the decline of the American maritime industry to policies implemented shortly after World War II. These policies not only have had a profound effect on the job security of American seamen, but also they've effectively destroyed the maritime industries of our NATO allies, several of which have been forced to transform their registries into de facto flag of convenience (FOC) fleets. The most notorious of these policies was the Effective U.S. Control (EUSC) Doctrine. In 1947 the Defense Department granted War Risk Insurance to American-owned vessels that had been documented in Panama and Liberia. This enabled their owners to evade American wages, taxes and safety standards. It was felt that Panama and Liberia had a close relationship with the U.S. and could be easily "controlled." Forty years later, relations are so ''close'' between the United States and Panama that some people an~ calling for us to invade that country. If we do so, we'll have to rely on Panamanianflag vessels to carry American troops and supplies. The results have been predictable. By the beginning of the Korean War, the number of American-flag vessels had fallen from 5,000 to 1,700. That decline continued unabated until the Vietnam War. The number of vessels registered under the American-flag merchant marine stabilized after passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Unfortunately, maritime' s decline resumed with a vengeance after the Reagan administration gutted most maritime promotional progtams in the early 1980s. There are now fewer than 400 active deep-sea vessels. Despite these developments, the SIU has been able to substantially increase the wages and benefits of its membership, and materially improve safety standards and living conditions. This, many people believe, has been its most important achievement. Before World War II, seamen lived on the margins of American society. Yet by 1959, they were solid members of the middle class. In 1950, the SIU negotiated its first welfare plan. One year later, it added a vacation plan to its list of benefits. In 1959, more than $20 million had been paid out in welfare benefits. A pension plan was not too far in the future. By 1959, vacation benefits were raised to an average of $400 per seaman. SIU halls were upgraded throughout the country, and the first in a nationwide system of clinics was in operation. Seamen and their dependents were now eligible for generous scholarships. The Union's training program, which was founded in 1946, was constantly being improved. All this was possible because of the Union's strong political action program. More than anything else, enactment of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 made it possible for maritime unions like the SIU to continue to upgrade their members' benefits and working conditions during a period of industrywide decline. For more than three decades, the SIU has fought all attempts to weaken that law. Yet while the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 has enabled this country to maintain a minimum maritime base, it could not, by itself, revitalize the American-flag merchant marine. Throughout the 1950s,-the SIU joined with other maritime unions to take on the FOC fleets. During that decade, the National Labor Relations Board was developing a body of law which would have enabled AmeriQan maritime unions to organize flag of convenience vessels when they hit American ports, providing that there weren't a_ny contacts between the American company and the country under whose flag the vessel was registered. The SIU and its arch-enemy, the NMU, even formed a joint union, the International Maritime Workers Union, to organize flag of convenience fleets. Yet in 1963, the Supreme Court stopped this promising development dead in its tracks by stating that the National Labor Relations Board had no jurisdiction over flag of convenience vessels. Basic Agreement with the Military Sealift Command, Pacific, covering all unlicensed marine personnel, steward officers and MSC staff employees. One section on grievan~es is somewhat incomplete and is being revised. Of late, MSCPAC has ordered marine employees to emergency shipboard assignments without notice or gear, which could work a hardship on the mariner. Consequently, we are seeking to correct these types of situations by adding a section in the Basic Agreement dealing with these problems. In any case, if all goes as scheduled we expect to have this Agreement finished very soon. As always happens, whenever the MSCPAC Ad Hoc Promotion Board meets to select candidates for higher position, mistakes are made. Then come the complaints from the mariners: "I am better qualified than he was,'' which is never a valid complaint. "I have been with MSCPAC 10 years and the guy that was promoted has only been here five years, therefore, I have seniority.'' This is another invalid complaint because the man with five years seniority might have come into the outfit retired from the service and doing the same job in the service that he was promoted to. But, when a candidate follows proper procedures, is a veteran, comes hi_ghly recommended with excellent evaluations, gets his promotion request into the MSCPAC office ahead of time, and then receives no consideration by the Board, he has good reason to complain. Management, however, is not anxious to correct these kinds of iniquities even though they are to blame. This, too, is a situation that must be corrected. Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet: Improvement in the membership rolls at the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration installation at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is noted. Eight new members are welcomed into the SIU Government Services Division. They include Reynaldo R. Brace, Johnny R. Belcher, Marcelino T. Cacao, lreno N. Jose, Helen D. Lotan, Federico D. Manuel, Gerald L. Scouten Jr. and Raymond W. Vandergriff. Welcome aboard. We also want to welcome Robert A. Bryan, the new West Coast Maritime Administrator who replaced the recently retir~d Capt. W. Galsten. We want him to know that he can count on our cooperation for a successful tour of duty. Welcome aboard! The new Assistant SIU Fleet Representative, Toese Maloe, is doing a bang-up job for the Reserve Fleet members and for the SIU. Keep up the good work. A Correction Government Services by V. P. Buck Mercer S INCE my last report, we have proceeded with work on a new The uriion affiliations of Henry "Whitey" Disley and Paul Dempster were incorrectly stated in a photo caption in the March issue of the LOG. The editor regrets the error and any misunderstanding it might have caused. We reprint the corrected photo caption: "MFOW President Whitey Disley makes a point during the manning conference. With him are SIU Vice President George McCartney (left) and SUP President Paul Dempster.'' April 1988 I LOG I 7 �I Fire Snuffed Out When SIU Boatmen Battle Flames Fast action by SIU crewmen on two G&H tugs in Houston prevented "a serious situation from becoming perhaps a fatal one," the company's director of safety said. In a letter to SIU president Frank Drozak, G&H's J. Dan Gribble said the crews onboard the C.R. Haden, where the fire broke out, and the J.Harris Masterson, who helped fight the blaze, "were involved at risk to their own personal safety.'' The starboard engine of the Haden caught fire after the tug was dispatched on a routine ship handling assignment about I a.m., March 3. The dense smoke left Engineer Darrell Camp ''little more to do than shut down the engine and evacuate the area,'' Gribble said. Camp informed Mate Eric Corgey of the emergency, and Corgey rang the general alarm and called the Coast Guard. Using the port engine, Corgey was able to maneuver the Haden to a safe spot along the bank. Minutes later the Masterson, which had been in the area, came alongside, and both crews took fire hoses from the Masterson and fought the fire. Shortly, two fireboats arrived on the scene and brought the blaze under control. The Masterson then towed the heavily damaged Haden back to the G&H dock. Onboard the Haden were Corgey, Camp and deckhands Chris Sachtleben and Jeff Willains. The Masterson crew consisted of Mate Angel Gonzales, Asst. Engineer Travis Turner and deckhands Lance Liska and William Carter. The fire aboard the Haden blew out the glass in the tog's portholes, buckled portions of the deck and blistered much of the outside paint. The serious damage was to the interior of the tug. On the Zimmer The fire spread from the engine room, and the flames and the heat caused considerable damage throughout the tug. Message in a Balloon, 'Just Say No!'-Memphis to L.A. When Lakeisha Marie Shields and Chauncey Washington wrote out their "Just Say No" to drugs messages and placed them inside a balloon, the Memphis, Tenn. grade schoolers had no idea that balloon would find its way to San Pedro, Calif. Just seven days later, the crew of the SIU-contracted tug Spartan (Crowley) fished the balloon out of Los Angeles Harbor. The crew of the Spartan was impressed with the messages from the young pair and sent them a letter. They also were impressed with the speed that enabled the balloon to cross the country so quickly. 8 I LOG I April 1988 "We were as surprised as you probably are that your message would be received so far away and so quickly," they wrote. LOG editor Charles Svenson was surprised, too, because as he pointed out, the prevailing winds across the country move from west to east. Certainly the balloon didn't sail around the world before settling into L.A. Harbor. A call to the Lester Demonstration School quickly solved the mystery. Principal Patricia Garrett explained that the school's second and third graders prepared about 400 balloons with anti-drug messages from the students. About 300 were released in the Memphis area. But Taking time out to pose on Orgulf's Zimmer are (I. tor.) Maurice Reed, Jack Bines and Mich Lewis. They are waiting to go through Lock and Dam #26 on the Mississippi. a school official was traveling to Los Angeles and took about I 00 of the messages and released them in balloons there. Garrett said the kids were ''delighted" to receive the letter from the Spartan's crew. Chauncey Washington's message read "I don't need drugs because I know it will hurt. And if somebody gives me some drugs I will just say NO!!!" "Just say NO to drugs and alcohol. Do not smoke dope and do not drink wine. Thank you," Lakeisha Shields wrote. "What a pleasure it was to see that you are concerned about others and the affect of drugs upon them. "The crew of the Spartan agrees with you, and "Ye all hope that children like yourselves will influence others who may be tempted (Continued on Page 9.) �Balloon (Continued from Page 8.) by drugs to 'Just Say No!' ," the crew' s letter said . The Spartan crew is comprised of Capt. Pat Carson, First Mate Ed Brady, Engineer Dave Waldblom, Deckhand Charles Holmes and Cook Dave Verschoor. Pensioners The following Inland members have retired on pension: Andrew J. Adams Timothy H. Burke William T . Carmean Henry Collins John G. Daugerea u George M . Davis Peter J . Dwyer David H. Gibbs John C . Goodwin Robert S. Gordy Carmilite Hebert Charles L. Horseman Carl Jupitz Emil Kominsky Gordon T. Luckett Myron T . Lupton Francis P. 0 'Connell William L Parks Walter L. Schroeder Binford L. Snead Albert Stampley Stephen P_ West SUPPORT SPAD Personals Attention Oldtimers Frank S. Chance Jr_ would like to hear from anyone who sailed on one of the following ships: SS In- Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters MARCH 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York ..... .. ... .. .. . . . ..... .. . Philadelphia ...... .. . . .. . . ... . .... . Baltimore .. ... . .. . .. . .... .. . .... . . Norfolk ... . ............. ... ..... . Mobile .... . .. . .... ...... . . . ... . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville .. .. .. .. . . ..... .. .. .. . . San Francisco .. . ... .. .. . .. . . .... .. . Wilmington . . .. .. .. .. . . . ....... . .. . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico ............... . ...... . Houston ....... .... .... . ..... . .. . . Algonac ... .. .. .. .......... . .. . . . . St. Louis .......... . ..... . .. . .... . Piney Point . . ............ . ....... . . Totals .......................... . Port New York ... . ..... . .............. Philadelphia ....... . .. .. .......... Baltimore ........ __ ... _.......... Norfolk ............ . ............ Mobile.......................... New Orleans ...................... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ..................... Wilmington ....................... Seattle.......................... Puerto Rico ...................... Houston ......................... Algonac ......................... St. Louis ........................ Piney Point ....................... Totals .......................... 0 0 6 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 1 0 40 1 2 4 0 3 0 0 2 21 0 0 20 79 0 1 0 0 0 1 8 0 19 0 0 4 0 1 0 34 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 3 0 31 5 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 60 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 28 13 6 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 61 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 18 39 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 26 9 184 0 2 0 104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 18 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port New York ........................ Philadelphia ...................... Baltimore ............ . ........... Norfolk ........... .. ............ Mobile ................. . ........ New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville ..... ..... ............ San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ...... . ................ Seattle . . ....... .... ... . ....... . . Puerto Rico .. . ... . .. . ............ Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . Algonac . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis .................... .... Piney Point . ... ........ ... .. . . . . . . Totals .................... . ... . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals All Departments ...... . ... . ... . . 0 0 7 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 123' 27 36 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 35 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 25 0 0 1 0 28 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 4 0 0 21 81 18 9 344 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *" Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *"" Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. gersoll, SS John J. Crittenden, SS Del-Aires, SS William H. Prescott. You can write him at P.O. Box 111, Tracy City, Tenn_ 37387 _ get in touch with you. Please write: Billee "Jones" George, 2994 Durand Dr., Hollywood , Calif_ 90068. Charles R. Gilbert A dear, old friend would like to Dear Bubba: Please let me know how to contact you. No emerg~mcy ··············································································~ SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information -everything is fine-just want to know how you're doing and also to send tax forms. Love, sister. William Naylor Your Holidav... at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost Name:----------------------S.S.# Address:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Telephone# Number in Party Date of Arrival: 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) Date of Departure Send to: Seafarers Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 2067 4 (Phone: 301-994-0010) ......••.....•.................................................................. The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday in Southern Maryland at your home away from home. ROOM RATES: Member Spouse Children $30.00 per day $5.00 per day $5.00 per day MEALS: Member Spouse Children $8.50 per day $4.00 per day $4.00 per day NOTE: No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. April 1988 I LOG I 9 �Around Hawaii With the SIU Deaths The SIU has been notified of the deaths of the following mem- bers. SIU members in Hawaii rallied behind their union brothers and sisters in H.E.R.E. Local 5 during their strike. Dozens of Seafarers turned out at a rally to support the Hotel and Restaurant workers. il•:,: , : v-:'~ ' l 1i1lil:lil.i,i.i;i,i1i!i1!i!i!:!:;:•::0:::::.1 .,i:.. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) speaks at the dedication of the Sea-Land Hawaii. That ship and four others will begin a regular West Coast to Far East via Honolulu service. The SIU-crewed ships were purchased from the bankrupt U.S. Lines last year. John Allman (IBU) Enrique Alverez (A&G) Alvin Bausch (MC&S) Benjamin Constantino (MC&S) William Davis (A&G) Michael Drewniak (A&G) Robert Cunningham (A&G) Joseph Catalanotto (A&G) Travis Dean (A&G) Charles Dixon (A&G) Victor Egle (A&G) Harry Erickson (RMR/S) Apolonio Galacgac (MC&S) Craig Hannah (A&G) Leroy Hensen (A&G) John A. Knapp (MC&S) Joel Lodor (A&G) Clifford Longnecker (MC&S) James R. McLamore (A&G) Earl McKnight (IBU) Jorge Martinez (A&G) Robert E. Matheson (A&G) David Miles (MC&S) Thomas Mojica (A&G) William Nelson (Great Lakes) Jao S. Norte (Gloucester) Robert O'Neill (A&G) Joseph Rudolph (A&G) Anibal Santiago (A&G) David Saxon (A&G) Henry Senvitz (A&G) Joseph Szpek (A&G) Melvin Schrade (A&G) Franciszek Szwestka (A&G) Joel Thomas (A&G) Adolph Vante (A&G) :· It's retirement time for Chief Engineer Dee Lau on Matson's Manukai, and the SIU steward department helped prepare a festive dinner for the chief. Pictured above are Capt. Mike Bozzone, Chief Cook Wong Gunn-Ho, Port Agent Tom Fay, Chief Steward Koon Lau, Patrolman Ray Aldartst, 2nd Cook/Baker Lynn McKulsky and Patrolman Gene Barry. Candidates Court Union At one event in the Houston SIU hall, presidential hopeful Rep. Richard Gephardt talked to a group of more than 300 persons. He is pictured above with SIU Vice President Joe Sacco. Sacco says the ball is becoming a center of political activity this election year. Various forums have been sponsored by local labor groups, and organizations such as the Young Democrats and Democratic Forum are using the hall for receptions and events. 10 I LOG I April 1988 More than 200 trade union members in the Houston area gathered to listen to Democratic presidential contender Jesse Jackson. The meeting was sponsored by the West Gulf Ports Council, Building and Construction Trades and the Harris County Central Labor Council. �Pro ress-our Mos Important Product o you want to advance_ in your profession? Would you be interested in greatly increasing your chances for better pay, while at the same time bettering yourself by sharpening your mental abilities? If so, then your desires are the same as those wished for you by Paul Hall, the founder of SHLSS. His desire-to advance the seafarer in his vocational skills while also improving the "whole man" through D Rafael Gonzalez studies hard. advanced education-is being lived out here at SHLSS in one of the many educational programs available to our SIU membership. The SHLSS Adult Basic Education (ABE) program has been designed to help seafarers upgrade their basic educational skills of reading, writing and math. Just recently, two seafarers have taken advantage of this program. Dirk Adams, a native Floridian and 1982 SHLSS graduate, has worked for E.T.C. (Energy Transportation Corp.), an LNG shipper, for the past five years. Now an AB, Adams' motivation is his goal of becoming a third mate. "I've come here to upgrade my educational skills which have become a little rusty, being away from the classroom for so long. I am concentrating on technical reading, basic math, writing skills and also CPR. Now I can improve my skills and develop better study habits. This will definitely help me to prepare myself to take the third mates exam.'' Another upgrader, Rafael AB Dirk Adams prepares for class. Gonzalez, has the same goal in mind. Originally a Navy man, Gonzalez started working for Crowley in 1980 and so, joined the SIU and got his AB endorsement. Having returned to SHLSS a number of times by last year Gonzalez had completed the third mates course. Now working with Crowley Tug and Tow in San Juan, P.R., he needs to put in some deepsea time and then hopes, within the next year and a half, to go for his third mates license. His ultimate goal is to become a chief mate five years from now. Enthused with the opportunity to brush up on his learning skills, Rafael said, "We are really lucky to have this opportunity to take advantage of this program. Because of the nature of our work, we have a hard time registering at a regular college due to the inherent scheduling difficulties. But at the SHLSS, we don't have this problem. I can come here anytime that I can take time off from my job." These men are the living embodiment of Paul Hall's dream, and this same opportunity is open to all of you out there who wish to progress and make better lives for yourselves. The class sizes are always geared to give each student a great deal of individualized attention, so your capacity for learning is maximized. Fear of learning breeds nothing but ignorance and who wants to be ignorant? The staff at SHLSS encourages all SIU members to take stock of their lives and professional goals, and to then come to SHLSS for an educational opportunity you simply cannot pass up. he College Program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is now in its third year. Since its inception in 1986, 11 sessions of classes have been offered and 50 seafarers have come to Piney Point to take the eight-week program of general education courses. Courses in English composition and literature, mathematics, physics and physical science, and psychology and social science have been offered during the life of the program. Students who take these general education courses can round out their education and combine the credits with vocational courses and job experience to earn an Associate in Arts degree. Students who have credits from other colkges or universities may transfer in credits that are applicable to the degree program at SHLSS. T Your Earn Degree The degree programs , which are approved by the Maryland State Board for Higher Education, aJlow the seafarer an opportunity to earn an associate degree in Marine Engineering Technology or Nautical Science Technology. Many seafarers find it difficult to attend college on a traditional semester basis because their shipping schedules don't allow that much time off or time off at the right time of the year. The college continued next page April 1988ILOG I 11 �Earn Your Degree continuea program at SHLSS is offered on an eight-week basis (half the length of a traditional semester) at various times during the year to allow greater flexibility which better suits the lifestyle of the seafarer. Students take two to three courses at a time and return to school for whatever number of sessions they need to complete the degree requirements. Another advantage of the program at SHLSS is that the class sizes are small, so students who have been out of a school environment for a time can readjust to the rigors of academic study in a relaxed atmosphere where they can get plenty of individualized help and attention from the instructors. The philosophy of the Seafarers International Union and SHLSS is not only to train seafarers for the job they do on a ship but also to educate the whole person. The SHLSS College Program is another way that the school and the union are striving to meet their philosophical goals. All SIU members are encouraged to find out more about the College Program and take advantage of this excellent educational opportunity. The schedule of classes is printed each month in the Log, and more information and application forms can be obtained by writing to: SHLSSCOLLEGEPROGRAMS Piney Point, MD 20674 .., . ~~:~~:;1-:,7 :-f:~;~-.-~~·~ ':~ ~·.:.:~~:~:~i.~::W~~~ t~~~~;~~t ;~. ~~~/\; ~: \~-~ .~·; ~:·-:,_~~~:. :~:·.~~~~ ~~~•r SHLSS Executive Chef Honored Chef Romeo proudly displays his newlyawarded Diamond Jubilee Gold Medal. ~ ·:. ..- r - ~- nee again, the SHLSS Executive Chef/Chef-Instructor, Romeo V. Lupinacci, has been honored by his peers. This time, by being awarded the Diamond Jubilee Gold Medal of the American Culinary Federation, Chef Romeo has been singled out by the Federation as the first one of 10 other chefs throughout North America, to be recognized for his distinguished lifetime achievement. Having worked at SHLSS since 1981, Chef Romeo specializes in training crews for luxury liner food service. He and his students have staged numerous elegant international-style buffets in the Southern Maryland region to help local groups and his own Professional Culinary Seafarers Assn. to raise funds. This not only gives students valuable experience but raises the prestige of the school in the eyes of the public. His culinary group is the .. -. ~. : J" ~- .~ ~~ : - 'J ~~-- ~~~:=; ~~;~~ ~:, ~ "" ~ ' ;. ~ ' first and only chapter of the A.C.F. in the U.S. merchant marine. Back in January, Mr. Lupinacci was feted at an awards banquet at the Pittsburgh Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pa. The A.C.F. president, Jack Brawn, in presenting Chef Romeo with the gold medal, spoke to the 300 guests of Chef Romeo's proud professional record. He proclaimed Chef Romeo for, "his wisdom and foresight in establishing and pioneering the American Culinary Federation into the largest chefs association in the world (58,000 members). His fine record of achievement in culinary competitions held all over the world, his outstanding leadership in his field, and his overall qualities as a great culinarian serve as an example for all young chefs everywhere to follow.'' Congratulations, Romeo! The SHLSS is truly fortunate to have you on its staff. vocational courses Undergo Evaluation ~ A.C.E. evaluation team listens intently to school representatives Don Nolan, Tracey Foley and Bill Eglinton-all at right. T L-R: Conrad Younger, Ed Foss and Carl Swanson. 12 I LOG I April 1988 "'" -: he American Council on Education (A.C.E.) is a nationally recognized organization which provides many educational services to the nation. One division of the American Council evaluates non-traditional vocational and job related courses and recognizes them as being on a college level by recommending college credits. The vocational courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School certainly fit into this category. For that reason, ACE has been evaluating the vocational courses and recommending them for college level credit since 1978. The vocational courses just underwent their IO-year evaluation by a team of experts sent to the school by ACE. Dr. Sylvia Galloway, director of the ACE division was accompanied by Conrad Youngren from the State University of New York, Edward Foss from Cape Fear Technical Institute and Carl Swanson from Southern Main Vocational Technical Institute to conduct the three-day evaluation. Tracy Aumann Foley, the director of curriculum at SHLSS said, ''Overall, we are very pleased with the outcome of the evaluation. All courses were given recommendations, with the overwhelming majority of the recommendations in the associate or lower division baccalaureate degree category.'' What the Ace Evaluation means to seafarers who attend SHLSS is significant. Seafarers who wish to attend a college or university can request an ACE transcript from the SHLSS College Programs Office and have that transcript evaluated by a college or univer.sity for possible granting of credits. ACE A Dr. Sylvia Golloway, A.C.E. division director. publishes a national guide which college admissions officers use to evaluate courses and credit recommendations for courses. Vice-President Ken Conklin, along with all the staff of SHLSS, gives his full support to the school's partnership with ACE. "Having our courses evaluated by ACE is another way that the school and the SIU are working together to provide excellent educational benefits to the members of the SIU,'' he says. If you are interested in further information about the ACE evaluation and credit recommendations for vocational courses, contact the College Programs Office at SHLSS. �All Eligible OS Seamen WE WANT YOU! We really want to help you, but we can't. Why? Because we have no applications for our AB classes! That's why SH LSS is running Special AB Upgrading classes. If interested, contact Bart Rogers immediately at 1·800-732-2739 or your port agent. Able Seamen 319188 Fi.mt row left to Right: Tom Ho<king, Chad.es Collins, Lee A. Sdiw, Abdo S. Mashrah, Tmo RoblC!i, Tom Nealon, Robert Petko; Semnd row: Freddy Yant, Wayne Stewart, Kenneth L. Simbler, Sam Johnson, D..ivid A. Kole, Shawn Yakmh, Dana Naze, Jake ~ (Inst.); Third row: Mike Ga1tagher, Daren M~, Paai~ Dillon Trainee Lifeboat Class #424 &trow left to Right:VJ.Ctor Rosado, Curtis Aragon, Steve Hamfurd,Jeffrey Aguiar, Christopher Callahan, Russell Foxvog,John M. Allen, Bryan G. Chan; Second Row: Ben Cusic (imttuctor), Dean lshimma, Robert Rubio, Jr., Jake Troutwine, Rob Hanna, Mark Smith, James M. Stowell, Douglas M. Martinson, Oli.6.dio Joe &quire!, Jr., David Gay Stonehu&; Third row: Onille Zi~, hrad Camacho, Jr., Danid R. Bennett, Devin L. Gl<min, Gerard Walker, Ryan Hall FOWi' Gass 3/8/88 FiN: row left to Right: Lee R. laurent, Robett A. Sabatano, Ralph B. Gamer, Sonja M. Cements, Ramon L. Borrero, Guy Hemenget; Second row: Hermenegildo Tomboc, Don K. Teixeim, Taylor Oear, Chad.es M. Simmons, llive Gade, John H~, Greg Unkous, D. Rush Ingram, Tho~ Neuwiller, F.ad WJ]]js, Jim Shaffer (Inst.) Canadian Able Seamen 317188 Fi& Row left to Right: Bema1d Made, Stephane Gamelin, Ldand Johmton, Van fucde, Don JODC!i; Second row: Kevin Gann, Steven Crawford, Jamie Scotney, Loukas Ouwuryannis, Ivan Purvis, Ron !be, Military Sealift <:.ommand, LifeOOat 318188 Fmt row Left to Right: Edward Williams, Elvin Dunmore, Jeffery Pmish, Scrond row: Ben Cusic (Instt.), Aledc Harrisoo, Rodney Young, Pedro Perez, Third row: William Halliwell, Hugh Tilson, Jerry Lynch lifebo~t 318188 Left to Right: Ben Cusic (Instr.), Vernon Wallen John Ctoo; Canadian Seamambip Training Program 2/ 16/88 Fiist row I.fft to Right: Gary aumlm, Donald Bott,John ~ Guy GJte, Thanas Veyy.:y, Sean Walsh, OJiv Gale; Second row: Rwl Mamijenko, Lyixla-Marie G.ureau, Guy Robamn, louis V~ Robert~ Jdlrey MacRiee, Duane Dempsey, HucN>n SttMe; Third row: KevinJcncs, F.dmwxl Bynoe, Maik Suwek, Sean DemerahJohn Simpm, ills Suoch, Rooald Oowdfr, Jaque; Vad1on, ScqlheJi Canadian Stewards 3 / 7 / 88 First row Left to Right: Lillian Jodoin, Patricia Shannon, Joanne Sehn, Judy Maclean, George Marshall; Serond row: Thomas Baxter, Gary Watson, Paulette MacKay, Christine Tobin, Irene Ihvick>n, Adam Douglas, Wmston Adams, Wade Ladd umn April 1988 I LOG I 13 - �1988 Opgrading t • Engine (Jpgrading Courses ...{-~ ... Course Schedule 1 • t i Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry April- December 1988 The following is the current course schedule for April 1988 December 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. ,_ Check-In Date Completion Date Q.MED - Any Rating April 4 September 19 June 23 December 9 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler .Marine Electrical .Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maint. & Op. May 23 August 22 June 27 October 3 July 1 September 30 August 19 November 11 Refrigerated Cont.ainers-Advanced Maint. August 8 September 2 Pumproom Maint. & Operations August 1 September 19 September 9 October 28 Variable Speed DC Drives September 5 October 14 Electro-Hydraulic Systems May 9 November 7 June17 December 16 Automation November 21 Welding November 21 December 16 December 16 Hydraulics May 30 October 17 June 24 November 11 Third Asst. Engineer/Steam or Motor Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for Starting Date) Course ,,,~I \JA 't A"'t-;.\\._. ;._ ·,~ Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Recertification Programs PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date June 13 July 25 September 19 October 31 July 22 September 2 October28 December 9 Radar Observer Unltd. July 18 July 29 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-mded, 3 days (Contact Admissions Oftke for starting date.) Radar Rec;;ertification Open~ded, 1 day (Contact Admi$Sions Office for starting date) Course Able Seaman April 4 May 2 May 30 June 27 July 25 August 22 September 19 October 1 7 November 14 December 12 Lifeboat LNG - April 15 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 5 September 2 September 30 October 28 November 25 December 23 Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) *Upon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Assistant Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Steward Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) * *All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Sealift familiarization at the end of their regular course. 14 I LOG I April 1988 Course Steward Recertification Bosuns Recertification Check-In Date Completion Date July 5 August 8 April 25 September 26 June 6 November 7 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1988, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: High School Equivalency (GED) May 2 July 5 August 29 October 31 June 13 August 15 October 10 December 12 Adult Basie Education (ABE) & English as a second Language (ESL) May2 July 5 August 29 October 31 June 10 August 13 October 7 December 10 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Developmental Studies (DVS) April 11 April 15 (Offered prior to the Third Mate & Original Second Mates Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course June 6 June 24 This Three week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check·ln Course Date Associates in Arts or Certificate Program May 23 August 8 October 17 Completion Date July 15 September 30 December 9 �·······························•···••········•··················••············•·····•••••·••······•····•·••••••••·•••••··••••···••••·••·• Seafare rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Mo./Oay/Year Address (Street) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D (Area Code) Lakes Member D Pacific D If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Book#______ Seniority______ Department _ _ _ _ __ Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces D Yes D No Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~-------------- Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From _______ to Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: o Yes No D ~ CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for Training _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Primary Language Spoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed ENGINE DECK 0 AB/Sealift D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Master Inspected Towing Vessel D 1st CIHs Pilot (organized self study) o Third Mate O Radar Observer Unllmlted STEWARD D FOWT O QMED-Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) O Marine Electrical Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation O Automation 0 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance ALL DEPARTMENTS o Walding D Llfeboatman (Must be taken with another courH) No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and 5uccessfully complete the course. & Operations 0 Assistant Cook Utility D Cook and Baker D Chief Cook 0 Chief Steward D Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree D Diesel Engine Technology 0 Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Un Inspected Motor Vessel o Orglnal 3rd/2nd Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor 0 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics D Electro·Hydraulic Systems O Cert If lcate Programs ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 0 Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equivalency Program (GED) C Developmental Studies (DVS) C English as a Second Language (ESL) CJ ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rev. 2188 RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 .__,.._.-.•• - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..~--.........111111111...\ April 1988ILOGI15 - �Top Navy Award Presented to Former MSCPAC Mariner Hopkins by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC Two years after he helped save the USNS Mispillion from almost certain loss after she went aground off the coast of Japan, George A. Hopkins was awarded the Navy's highest civilian award in late March. The Distinguished Civilian Service Award was presented to Hopkins by Capt. William T. Dannheim, USN, Commander Military Sealift Command, Pacific, in ceremonies at a small community hospital near Grand Rapids, Minn. Last summer, Capt. Dannheim recognized other Mispillion civil service mariners who helped correct the extreme list of the ship when she went aground in March 1986. They were awarded the Navy's Meritorious Civilian Service Award for their part in saving the Mispillion. But Hopkins, most observers agree, did far more than anyone aboard ship in rescuing the vessel and preventing any loss of life. He remained in the auxiliary machine room after other crewmembers had exited the machinery spaces to abandon ship. Moving about in the dark while the ship listed 23 degrees to starboard, Hopkins single-handedly worked to start an auxiliary diesel generator. Power was eventually restorc:d to the main pump room, allowing cargo pumps to shift ballast and return the Mispillion to an upright position. The ship was towed back to Sasebo for major repairs to her hull and cargo tanks. Unfortunately, Hop- Capt. W. T. Dannheim pins the Distinguished Civilian Service Award on George Hopkins. kins suffered a stroke three months later aboard the Mispillion which left him paralyzed on his right side and unable to speak. He retired from MSCPAC and returned to his home in Minnesota. Hopkins, 68, was scheduled to receive his award at a March 25 banquet dinner sponsored by four veterans organizations in Itasca County. Four days before the event, though, he underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix and remained in the hospital to recover from the op- MSCPAC Employee of the Year by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC Less than a month after she was named MSCPAC Employee of the Quarter for the peri~d ending Dec. 31, Christine L. Zarate was selected as the MSCPAC Employee of the Year for 1987. Zarate competed for the annual award against three other nominees, all of whom were MSCPAC Employees of the Quarter last year. Zarate, a GS-12 assistant division director for the underway replenishment ship division, is a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad- 16 I LOG I April 1988 emy at Kings Point who sailed with commercial firms for almost four years before she took an engineering position with CO MSC in 1983. The San Jose native came to MSCPAC in 1985 and worked as a port engineer for the USNS Ponchatoula and the USNS Mispillion until she was assigned to perform similar work for the USNS Spica and become assistant director of the UNREP ship division. It was Zarate's technical and administrative work with the Spica that helped her win Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year awards. Her planning for the Spica's regular overhaul required extraordinary work because a previous port engineer for the supply ship left MSCPAC to take another position in the Bay Area. Zarate' s planning and development of a viable plan of action for the Britishbuilt ship helped pave the way for an orderly formulation of the regular overhaul work package. At the same time Zarate was involved with the Spica, she was also overseeing work packages for several other replenishment ships. eration. The Deer River Community Hospital quickly turned a reception area into an awards room for their special patient. By the time Hopkins was wheeled into the area, it was filled with about 40 friends and relatives of the former MSCPAC engineer. An American Legion color guard smartly saluted their fellow veteran-a World War II sailor in the Navy who participated in the landings at Normandyand rendered him honors. Capt. Dannheim, who wanted to award Hopkins with the most distinguished certificate the Navy offers civilians after he learned of the third engineer's role in salvaging the grounded ship, spoke generally of the organization he heads and specifically about Hopkins' heroic actions two years ago. With Hopkins in a wheelchair, Capt. Dannheim leaned down to pin the blue and gold Distinguished Civilian Service Award to the chest of the former MSCPAC employee. ''This has been one of the most thrilling days of our life, .. said Hopkins' wife, June, who was there with couple's six children, 15 grandchildren and a score of other relatives when the award was made at the hospital. "I like port engineering," says Zarate. "I want to get more time in the field to the point where I feel very comfortable with what I'm doing. I haven't achieved that yet, but I'm working towards that goal.'' When Zarate isn't working at MSCPAC, she's usually involved with a variety of sports, including windsurfing, jogging, snow and water skiing, soccer and bicycle riding. "Sports help to keep my mind sharp, especially since I'm working with men," she says, adding with a chuckle, "You don't want them to get ahead of you!'' "We're all so proud of him. He really deserves the award and the recognition he's received.'' June Hopkins recalled the time about 10 years ago when George leaped onto an adrift barge on the Columbia River in Washingtonjust before it was about to plunge down a spillway. Using a pole and a pair of oars, he managed to work the barge ashore where it was quickly tied up. Remembering the story, she glanced at her husband and smiled. "He's quite a daredevil," she said. "He's done things most people wouldn't even consider doing.'' Understandably, most persons wouldn't want to remain aboard a listing ship when there's a very real possibility the vessel will roll over and sink. On March 15, 1986, when word was passed aboard the Mispillion for all hands to prepare to abandon ship, Hopkins ignored the order. Capt. Dannheim re-told the story of Hopkins' heroism to a large audience in Grand Rapids at the banquet dinner for the retired MSCPAC mariner. "Clearly, some are born to greatness and others have it thrust upon them,'' said Capt. Dannheim in an emotional speech to 200 friends, relatives and guests in attendance to honor Hopkins. "An act can be performed, or alternatively, the cup can be allowed to pass at no risk to the person. You can contemplate your alternatives and arrive at a conscious decision to act or abstain. You can act or spend the rest of your life wondering if you would have made a difference but chose not to try. This is, I would contend, an act which goes to the character of the actor: You have to be born to it.'' George Hopkins' heroism was the brilliant tri_umph of the soul over fear, fear of isolation in a pitch dark auxiliary engine room aboard a rapidly listing ship, and fear of death. For the brave MSCPAC engineer who saved his ship and shipmates, his heroism was a dazzling and glorious concentration of courage now recorded in history. Zarate was praised in a March message from COMSCPAC as the ''best of the best" from among a particularly strong field of nominees. Noted Capt. Dannheim, "This confirms the reputation she has earned throughout the command as a top-notch port engineer and administrator.'' Other outstanding employees who were nominated for MSCPAC Employee of the Year included Charles McCoy, marine cargo specialist; James W. McGowan, an MSCPAC accounting assistant; and Beatrice Ridela, a procurement assistant with MSCO Honolulu. �Holland Retires from the Game With Appreciation for Civilian Mariners by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC Capt. Joe Holland, USN, retired from the Navy in late March in an unusual way. He could have gone out with sideboys standing at attention and a band playing in the background. But that wasn't the former MSCPAC chief inspector' s style. Instead, he bowed out by playing softball with the staff and celebrating the post-game activities with hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and beer. ' 'The people who know me know I'm a diehard baseball fan and the last time I was in Subic Bay with the inspection team, we played a couple of games against our fleet tugs out there ," said Holland, a 31-year Navy veteran. ''The game brought everyone together and made our association with the ships much closer.'' From the end of 1982 to early 1987, Holland was a frequent visitor to Subic Bay and other Pacific ports where he and his MSCP AC team performed annual inspections aboard command ships. He was amazed the first time he went out on an inspection to view drills from the bridge of an MSCPAC vessel. "I looked around and the only people up there besides myself were the master, th~ navigator and a helmsman:· he recalled. "When we had the same type of drill in the Navy, there were about 30 people up on the bridge. I appreciated the professionalism of MSC personnel after that. They got the job done with a fraction of the crew a Navy ship has aboard ... Capt. Joe Holland: pitching for retirement. Holland wasn't completely unfamiliar with the organization when he first reported to Oakland. His brother is a career merchant mariner who spent several years aboard MSC chartered ships. And when he was commanding officer of the USS Gurke (DD 783) for three years in the early 1970s, he would occasionally see MSCPAC ships in Far East ports. "MSC wasn't new to me," he said, "but it certainly was different. It took me a while but I learned to appreciate the civilian mariners and the work they perform aboard our ships. I can tell you that the operational Navy in the Western Pacific very much respects and appreciates the jobs MSCPAC civil service mariners are performing for the fleet.'' Without mentioning names, Holland says there were always a couple of ships he inspected that never seemed to have anything wrong with them. ''A ship sometimes reflects the personality of its master," he says, "and wherever a couple of our masters went, their ships would almost always receive outstanding evaluations from the inspection team. Times change , people change and so do the ships , but there's a continuing commitment to excellence by some people that was passed down the line whenever they took command. And that excellence showed up in their ships." When he reflected on his own achievements as chief inspector, Holland was most proud of the safety records attained by several MSCP AC ships. "We emphasized safety wherever we went, and I believe the fleet now understands that our safety people are here for a purpose,'' he said, "and that's to help the ships develop a good safety program. I think safety has become one of the most believable programs we have today. The mariners understand this because they know safety is in the best interests of their ships and their lives." Of his own career in the Navy which started in 1957 after he graduated as a chemistry major from Abilene Christian College in Texas , he. says his tour as commanding officer of a destroyer and an assignment as the sole U. S. naval officer to a NATO naval board in Brussels will always stand out. But his other sea tours aboard several destroyers and his shore assignments at the Pentagon, in Hawaii, San Diego, Saigon , the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and the Naval War College in Newport were equally interesting. ''Some memories are better than others,'' he said when he laid down his bat at the end of the MSCPAC softball game, "but overall, the Navy is still the only way to go." Bellatrix Loads in Oakland Retail Clerks Celebrate 1OOth Approximately 1,100 vehicles were loaded aboard the USNS Bellatrix at the Military Ocean Terminal Bay Area in Oakland, Calif. in March while the ship was in port. It was the first time a Fast Sealift Ship took on cargo there, an area recently dredged to allow deep draft ships such as the Bellatrix to berth at the facility. A week after the Bellatrix left port, the USNS Mercury tied up to take on additional Team Spirit cargo. (Photo courtesy of MTMC-W A) - THE UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS are celebrating the lOOth anniversary of the Retail Clerks, one of several unions that joined forces to create the over 1 million-member UFCW. The first retail clerks local chartered by the AFL in 1888 was in Muskegon, Mich. Historic photo at the left courtesy of UFCW. DROWNING IN BOOZE ?• llELP IS AVAILABLE. CONTACT '/OURPPRT AGENT OR YOUR I.INIONAT PINEY I POINr, April 1988 I LOG I 17 �Houston Becomes Regular Stop for New SIU "Atlantic" Ships T WO of Sea-Land's new giant containerships, the Performance and Quality, docked in Houston last month. Seafarers crew all 12 of the ships, which Sea-Land recently purchased. In the face of tough times, these 12 new ships mean jobs and job security for Seafarers. Steward/Baker R. Poovey and S/A Hobson in the Performance's galley. On the Sea-Land !Juali.I] are S/A Ambramovitch, Steward/Baker Dube and Assistant Steward Milla. C.E. Wilson, DEU {left), pays his dues to Patrolman Joe Perez. SIU Vice President Joe Sacco and Bosun Henry Jones aboard the Performance. AB Ray Short and DEU C. Wilson are ready for the Performance to dock. (L to R) on the Performance are Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey chatting with Sister Smith, OSF, from the Seamen's Center and Bosun Henry Jones with VP Joe Sacco. - Jones and Sacco 18 I LOG I April 1988 When the Sea-Land Quo.lily called on Houston, she was assisted to the dock by SIU Tugmen on the Eva (G&H Towing). �r ts \ .J~ ! ~/' • ......, J ... ~--->-~ T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your responsibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. KNO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA· TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months. which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafaren Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as your obligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time. any SIU GHTS all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details. then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clear;ly et forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no memher may be discrinfr nated against hecause of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111uunnuuu1n1111111111111111111111111n1111111n11111111t1111111n11111un1111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi:::ial, in your opinion. fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septemher, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. ln the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member i required to make a payment and is gi-ven an official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required co make such payment. this should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. job discrimination, flnancial reprisal. or ·t hreat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SP AD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. April 1988ILOGI19 - �Don't Miss Your Chance Help to Iinprove Your Skills A How? Friend SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas. Upon your request; SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time. You can use these skills: on your job. to improve your skills for upgrading. to further your education. Pkase send me the area(s) check~d below: Deal * * With * MATH Fractions Decimals Perce ms Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Plane) (Spherical) - D and D D D STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills D D How To Improve Your Memory D How To Use Textbooks D Study Habits Test Anxiety ENGLISH: Writing Skills Test Taking Tactics Grammar Books D Stress Management Writing Business Letters D Notetaking Know-How SOCIAL STUDIES Geography D COMMUNICATION SKILLS U.S. History D Basic Metrics Economics D Drugs D D D D D D ( L, D D D D Name Street would~ ~ \ Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend let another man blindly. travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care ,-------------------------------...., 1 : i Addictions Rehabilitation Center 1 Jm micrc,1cd '" ancndmg a "'·wcc~ pmgrnm "' ihc AJdic1 10 n, : Rchah1l11a11un Ccn1cr I undcr-iand 1ha1 all m) medical and rnunwlmg I n."1..·on.J, "-•II he kept slriclly confidential. and th~tt they "''II not ht.- t...cpt I anywhere ex.:cpi at The Ccnicr : and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of .. . 800 ~ No .. . . . • . • . • . , brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough Name · • 1 battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. AdJrc" .. . • ~irw •~ Ktui •l ,,\, .~ •• ;,·,· .... ii,j,i : The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. 1 But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't Tdcph.-nc N" I have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a Mail w THt: 0:111..-u : brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, ~~.~.:':'.'::. M°:.' 21;;~; I 1 you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away, 1 "' "' 11 · 14 1'""''"''"' 1"" 1101 ' vw.ww l----~~~~---------~L-------------------------------J 1 City _ _ _ _ __ State------- Zip _ _ _ __ Book No. Social Security No. Department Sailing In _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ___ .. Cut out this coupon and mail to: Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 l i upport PAD Send it today! New Jersey Says 'No' to Sweatshops New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean signed a new labor-backed law aimed at eliminating sweatshops, the Ladies' Garment Workers reported. Modeled after a similar New York measure, the New Jersey law would make it more difficult for apparel shops to cheat on state regulations governing child labor, wages and hours, unemployment and disability insurance. workers' compensation and payroll taxes. The bill establishes a special task force of inspectors for the garment industry and a registration system for garment companies. Ar We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. HOME ADDRESS Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PLEASE PRINT Captain Arthur R. Moore, who has written a book on the history of the tremendous losses in ships and personnel suffered by the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, would like you to get in touch with him. Specifical1y, he would like to know if you know the name of the master on the SS Benjamin Harrison when it was torpedoed. Please call him (collect) at (207) 623-9165, or drop him a line: RFD#l, Box 210, Hallowell, Maine 04347. 20 I LOG I April 1988 I I I Social Security No. Personal Albert Coles ----, ----------------~---------------~-~------------- Phone No. ( Your Full Name Street Area Code Apt. or Box# Book Number 0 State City SIU 0 UIW 0 Pensioner ZIP Other-------- UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This wlll be my permanent address for all official Union malllngs. This address should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed)------------------ ----------------~------------------------------------------~ �Diaest of Ships Meetinas COVE LIBERTY (Cove Shipping) , February 28-Chairman A. Saylors, Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Educational Director William Beatty, Deck Delegate Theodore Bush , Engine Delegate Van Joyner, Steward Delegate David F. Bradley. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported that the ship will pay off in Richmond, Calif. The bosun will put out the new chairs and couch in the lounge as soon as he has put tips on them. He asked all hands to help the assistant cook keep the recreation room and messroom clean since he already has his hands full with own workload. There is no ship's treasury, but it was proposed that the crew establish one or an arrival pool in the near future to help build up a movie library. The educational director urged all members who qualify to take the time to upgrade at Piney Point. All eligible Seafarers should prepare themselves for the new skills and ratings that are becoming the mainstay of the maritime industry. He also stressed safety in everyone's daily work routine. A reminder was given for all hands to register and then to vote. And if a member knows he'll be at sea during elections, he should plan ahead and get an absentee ballot. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Corp.), February 1~hairman John Davis, Secretary Stephen Gateau. Educational Director/QMED Brass. No disputed OT or beefs reported. There is approximately $200 in the ship's fund . The chairman telephoned SIU headquarters regarding the use of epoxy primer on the interior of the ship . He is awaiting a response. He also mentioned the shortages of fresh fruit and s ice , problems which will be taken up with the company in New York. The educational director stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD and of upgrading at Piney Point. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), February 14-Chairman Rafael F. Vega, Secretary James W. Barnett. Educational Direc or Herbert Calloe, Deck Delegate Felix A. Santiago, Engine Defegate Frederico Rodriguez. Steward Delegate Rupeno Rivera. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. The chairman thanked the deck department for such good cooperation and the steward department for a job well done. Captain Lomoriello requested an opportunity to address the crew. He talked about the idea of having an arrival pool so that extra movies could be rented in Puerto Rico or the ship could buy fresh fish now and then. He also stressed the f a(;t that stowaways are a concern to everyone--to the safety of the crew and the high cost to the company. Additionally. it was noted that due to a possible tug strike, the ship might divert from Elizabeth, N.J. to Portsmouth, Va. OMI CHARGER (OMI), February 28Chairman F.R. Schwarz. Secretary N.N. Jugabi Johnson, Deck Delegate W. Burke. Some disputed OT was reported in all three departments, including the question of whether the SIU recognizes Martin Luther King Day. The chairman urged all eligible members to upgrade at the Lundeberg school. The secretary noted the-necessity for crewmembers to help keep the messhall and pantry clean as well as the microwave oven . The Charger sailed from the Mississippi River, and along the way made water for the vessel from the river. The question was brought to the patrolman onboard , however, as to whether Mississippi River water is safe for this purpose. There is $60 from the arrival pool. Next port: New Haven, Conn. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI), February 28Chairman Joseph R. Broadus, Secretary Chester A. Moss, Educational Director A.G. Milne, Deck Delegate Richard F. Bowen, Engine Delegate Karl Benes, Steward Delegate James W . Hines. No beefs or dis· puted OT reported. Payoff will take place at the dock in Long Beach , Calif., at which time the captain will be getting off. Everyone was reminded to wait for the partolman before leaving. The importance of donating to SPAD was stressed, and members were also asked to donate to the ship's fund to help buy a new VCR. The educational director urged eligible crewmembers to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Learning new skills is the best job security you can get. News of veterans' benefits for World War II merchant seamen reached the vessel. "We have two members here who sailed between 1941 and 1945 who have been waiting a long time." Nevertheless, it was a positive step and something to be thankful for. also made the request that any changes in the launch schedule be properly announced . Watch-standers requested consideration from everyone in keeping the noise level down. And a vote of appreciation was given to the steward department for the fine meals. A vote of thanks also went to the bosun and deck department for the 250 pounds of freshly caught fish . In its report to the LOG: " For the third year in a row, the D. T. Williams is participating in the "Team Spirit" exercises in South Korea. This is the second year that all four ships of squadron-3 are involved . Will forward pictures ASAP." Next port: Pohang, Korea. disputed OT reported. The ship will pay off in New Orleans, but little more than that is known for the time being. The ship will be getting port stores in Port Everglades and then a few more stores in New Orleans. The educational director urged all eligible members to go to Piney Point to upgrade their skills. New skills and endorsements is " where the money is. " There is $9 in the ship's fund . At the present time , there is no air conditioning aboard ship. Crewmembers would like for this situation to be remedied before it starts getting warm. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. SEA·LAND LEGION (Sea-Land Service), January 3-Chairman George Bradley, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Sam Beattie, Engine Delegate Solomon Benjamin, Steward Delegate George R. Boop. No beefs or disputed OT reported, although the steward department feels that there is too much work for one man to do on a ship with 26 crewmembers STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Management), February 21-Chairman Gene Paschall, Secretary I. Fletcher, Educational Director G. Thompson. Everything is going smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman urged everyone to register to vote in the national elections next November and keep our own political activity going by contributing to SPAD. He said the vessel would pay off on arrival in Philadelphia if it gets in on time. He also advised all members to take advantage of the upgrading classes at Piney Point. The shipping industry is becoming ever more technical, and those with the skills will get the jobs. There is no money in the ship's fund at the present time, but donations will be solicited next trip. A motion was made that Seafarers be able to retire with 20 years sea-time at any age. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. - ~ Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels : OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas) . February 11 - Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Collie Loper Jr.. Educational Director Sebastian Perdon Jr .. Deck Delegate David Goldberg, Engine Delegate George Silva, Steward Delegate Mitchell K. Woodard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $150 in the ship's treasury. Everything is running smoothly, according to the chairman, although there has been some problem with crewmembers being dispatched to the ship with permanent jobs when they are actually relief. "We would like to see this situation corrected." Another related problem is that these "reliefs" have not been properly informed about the new lower pay scales that went into effect in October of last year. The secretary thanked everyone for being so understanding as to why the ship has been unable to get some of the items that have been requested, but assured mem· bers that everything is slowly being taken care of. Next pon: Subic Bay, P.R. PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (AMSEA), March 13--Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary Donald C. Spangle, Educational Director M. Sabin. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All LOGs have been posted as received. The chairman stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. "Without forward planning, jobs such as ours would not exist." The secretary added the need for upgrading. "With ever changing conditions in the industry, you may find your present job no longer available. Having endorsements is your job security." The educational director said that working for a company such as AMSEA is ideal in that when you need the extra time off, they will reschedule your return to the ship. That way you can maximize your time to upgrade and still pay the bills. There is $530 in the ship's fund. Anyone bringing video tapes for the ship's tape library will be reimbursed from the fund . Under the new business portion of the meeting, it was brought up that if a Union hall in Guam is not feasible, then the SIU should consider sending a patrolman once a year to supervise payoffs. Otherwise, crewmembers must wait until the ship returns every two years for shipyard work. Crewmembers (including 11 officers). The educational director reminded all hands to help the SIU and themselves by contributing to SPAD. He also reminded everyone of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. Thanks were given to the steward department: " On behalf of the entire engine department, we wish to offer a sincere thank you for the assistance and cooper· ation shown by the steward department during the recent plant blackout at sea. They were also given a vote of thanks from the entire crew for the delicious food. Next port Long Beach, Calif. SEA·LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), March 6-Chairman Harry M. Fisher, Secretary Claude Hollings Ill, Educational Director P. Thomas. No beefs or LNG ARIES AURORA BAY RIDGE CHARLESTON GREAT LAND MARINER OAKLAND OMI HUDSON OMI SACRAMENTO TALIE OVERSEAS NEW YORK OVERSEAS OHIO PRESIDENT TAYLOR PRIDE OF TEXAS SAM HOUSTON SAN JUAN SEA-LAND ADVENTURER SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND EXPRESS SEA-LAND VOYAGER STUYVESANT ULTRAMAR USNS STALWART USNS VINDICATOR Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point . . .... . ....... Monday, May 2 ... . .................. 10:30 a.m. New York .... . .. . ....... Tuesday , May 3 ...... .. ........ . .... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .. ............ Wednesday, May 4 ..... . ............. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore .......... . ..... Thursday, May 5 ....... . ............. 10:30 a.m. Norfolk .... . . . ... . .. ... . Thursday, May 5 ... . ...... ....... . ... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .. ...... . . . ... Thursday , May 5 . . . . . ................ 10:30 a.m. Algonac . ..... . .. . . . . .. .. Friday , May 6 .. . . ... . . ... ..... . ... . . 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday , May 9 ....... . . ... . ... ... ... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ..... . . . . ... .Tuesday , May 10 ..... .. .. .. ...... .. .. 10:30 a.m. Mobile . .. .. . ....... .. . . . Wedne day , May 11 .... ........ . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday , May 12 ..... . .... .. ... . .... 10:30 a.m . Wilmington . ........ ... .. Monday , May 16 ... . . . ............ . .. 10:30 a.m. Seattle .... ........ .. ... . Friday, May 20 ...................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan ... ..... ........ Thursday, May 5 . .......... . ......... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis . . . . ...... .. ... . Friday, May 13 .......... . . . ... . ..... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu . .. .... . ... . .... Thursday, May 12 ........ . ........... 10:30 a.m. Duluth ... .. . ..... . .... .. Wednesday , May 11 . . . .. . ..... ....... 10:30 a .m. Jer ey City .. ... . ... . .. ... Wednesday , May 18 .... ...... . .. .. . .. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford . ............ Tuesday , May 17 ..... . ............... 10:30 a.m. April 1988 I LOG I 21 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes MARCH 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Frank Drozak, President Joe DIGlorgio, Secretary Mike Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President Jack Caffey, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac ....... . .... .. .. .. . 0 7 2 0 10 2 0 7 Port Algonac .... . .. ... .. . ...... Port 0 0 24 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 14 0 0 20 0 10 0 27 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac .. ... . .. . .......... 0 Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 29 5 0 HEADQUARTERS ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 3 0 Totals All Departments. . . . . . . . O 53 15 O 46 0 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 34 15 88 22 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTl MORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MARCH 1-31, 1988 Port New York ............... Philadelphia .............. Baltimore ............... Norfolk ...... ..... ...... Mobile .. . ...... . ..... .. New Orleans ..... ... ..... Jacksonville . ............. San Francisco .. .. . .. .. . .. . Wilmington .............. Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico ....... Honolulu .. .. .. .... ...... Houston .... . ......... . . St. Louis . ... ............ Piney Point .. .. ........ .. Tulals ......... *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 52 4 11 7 22 29 29 34 21 52 11 10 35 0 14 4 2 5 6 6 4 1 0 5 5 8 12 11 13 6 6 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class 56 1 g 12 8 25 13 4 0 8 40 20 43 8 6 5 6 4 4 0 6 321 94 28 9 2 2 2 2 6 5 3 7 6 Tota s ................. 14 4 8 3 2 0 4 1 4 28 0 3 61 0 0 2 270 4 91 3 37 1 1 25 1 1 5 4 9 15 6 8 ~NGINE 2 4 g i4 21 21 26 11 15 7 3 4 1 8 0 0 25 3 189 4 10 65 1 0 0 10 24 6 1 0 2 37 4 1 5 2 0 0 4 6 9 14 38 12 19 6 5 15 0 4 155 Port New York ... _.. . ........ Philadelphia ... ... .. . ... .. Baltimore . . .. .. ....... . . Norfolk . . .... ......... . . Mobile .. . . ............. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville ..... . . ....... San Francisco ... .. . . . ... . . Wilmington ............ . . Seattle ..... .... ........ Puerto Rico ... . ... . .... .. Honolulu ...... . .... . ... . Houston ........ . ..... .. St. LOU is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piney Point .. .. . .... . . .. . Totals ...... ......... . . 2 139 Totals All Departments .... .. 804 15 2 4 7 3 19 5 26 11 21 10 7 7 0 0 8 24 12 17 1 2 3 8 3 Port New York .. . . ... _..... . . Philadelphia .. . ......... . . Baltimore .. . .. . . . . .... Norfolk ..... .. . ......... Mobile ...... . .. ........ New Orleans ..... ........ Jacksonville ..... ....... . . San Francisco ..... ........ Wilmington .. .. . ......... Seanle . . . ......... . . . .. Puerto Rico . .... . . ...... . Honolulu ...... ......... Houston .. . .. ........... St. Louis . ... ............ Piney Point ............ . . Totals ...... . ......... . DECK DEPARTMENT 16 3 1 1 0 6 5 3 2 6 2 6 10 0 8 2 0 Port New York ........... .. . . Philadelphia .... .......... Baltimore ....... . ....... Nortolk . . . . . . ........... Mo~ile . . .......... ... .. New Orleans . .......... . . Jacksonville . ..... . - - - ... . San Francisco . ........... . Wilmington .............. Seattle ............... . . Puerto Rico ...... . ..... . . Honolulu ............... . Houston .. . ....... ... ... St. Louis ............. ... Pine¥ Point ... _...... .. . . 17 4 19 0 1 170 1 1 0 2 1 1 3 0 4 0 12 8 22 14 1 14 3 6 3 5 0 25 0 0 7 60 19 1 5 13 5 0 21 0 5 37 3 1 1 5 3 10 6 18 4 17 4 15 7 6 12 73 1 0 142 180 6 0 3 210 399 345 4 0 6 9 15 1 2 5 0 11 2 1 7 1 11 5 12 0 4 6 0 0 1 3 5 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 2 2 6 6 0 13 3 0 10 1 7 59 27 0 2 0 0 2 4 4 1 1 0 28 0 0 0 0 122 47 3 0 7 1 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 27 0 0 5 35 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 4 26 15 1 1 0 1 1 6 5 2 0 1 6 4 5 8 7 1 1 3 16 6 9 10 10 1 18 10 1 10 2 0 55 47 29 55 21 11 49 0 2 1 44 3 0 0 2 4 5 5 4 0 5 12 4 2 1 3 7 2 0 4 8 9 16 5 7 7 4 10 1 0 3 4 3 13 28 13 4 1 (201) 435-9424 4 2 10 7 5 7 3 2 9 4 0 8 1 0 0 5 5 5 3 0 0 9 1 0 2 4 1 6 7 4 27 18 80 19 37 8 7 1 1 31 2 0 0 132 17 0 4 3 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 230 0 0 0 3 0 20 1 0 0 87 31 31 25 5 6 20 6 21 14 26 13 20 10 84 9 9 10 55 18 33 16 6 14 0 2 243 1,229 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 4 255 6 7 5 37 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (504) 529-7546 0 1 5 9 4 g 0 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 4 78-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 3 2 1 MOBILE, Ala. 0 0 3 (904) 353-0987 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 8 1 0 23 1 107 HOUSTON, Tex. JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 2 0 0 0 4 2 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 59 32 0 HONOLULU, Hawaii 90 70 7 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 279 2 DULUTH, Minn. 6 8 0 6 3 0 1 33 277 1 28 31 19 0 3 345 0 0 13 43 0 0 ti7Z 148 7 13 31 178 73 5 2 2 0 110 0 5 12 12 18 57 65 0 3 148 8 79 2 452 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DEPARTMENT 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 23 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 c Trip Reliefs 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 1 2 7 3 34 6 33 12 5 0 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 5 264 188 9 0 3 312 511 434 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 0 •"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. Shipping in the month of March was up from the month of February. A total of 1,524 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,524 jobs shipped, 672 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 230 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 7,252 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I April 1988 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �Editorial See Rule 1 Everybody's seen the little sign posted in the boss' office: Rule 1-The Boss is always right. Rule 2---If the Boss is wrong, see Rule 1. That is the attitude the administration is taking on the refiagged Kuwaiti tankers. Despite all the evidence that the boss is wrong, they are living by Rule 1. They simply say they are right, no explanation needed, thank you. No one disagrees with the fact that the reflagging of the 11 Kuwaiti tankers under the Stars and Stripes is in the national defense interest. American presence in the Persian Gulf is an important part of American defense interest. What no one can understand and what no one in the administration will explain is how American merchant sailors working on American ships is contrary to American defense interest. See Rule 1. American seamen have fought and died for more than 200 years around the globe. There is no other group of industrial workers who have played such an important part in exercising American power and foreign policy. On top of being a pretty patriotic bunch, American seafarers are by far the best trained and most reliable in the world. Last year when the administration granted the first waiver of crew re- Letters To The quirements on the tankers, the explanation was very simple. The law says we can do it, so we did it. There wasn't any mention of national defense interests being furthered by denying U.S. seamen jobs. The SIU and others argued that was not what the law said or meant. Even representatives of the tankers owners said they would employ Americans if the law called for it. But the administration invoked Rule 1. Thanks to the hard work of many maritime groups and congressional supporters, a new law was passed. It was specifically designed to require American crews on those tankers. The drafters of that legislation have said so in federal court. The only way a waiver can be granted under the AntiRefiagging Act is if there is a presidentially-delcared emergency-there is not-or if there are not any American seamen available to crew the ships-there are thousands. But guess what? Rule 1 was invoked again. A law passed shortly after the out- break of fighting in Korea in 1950 said the Secretary of Defense could request a manning waiver in case of national security needs. That law was passed because there were not enough American merchant sailors available then to move troops and arms to Korea Citing the 1950 law, the Defense Department was granted a national security waiver for those Kuwaiti tankers. Yet in all the correspondence, congressional testimony and court appearances, no one from the administration has been able to explain why U.S. seafarers on U.S. ships would harm national defense interests. All that is said is such action would "change one of the conditions existing" at the time of refiagging. That sounds a lot like Rule 1 again. If the Kuwaiti owners of the U.S. tankers in the Gulf do eventually employ American seamen, as Secretary of State George Shultz hinted, then according to everything the administration has said in the past, that would be against American national defense interests. Right? No, see Rule I. a Editor ~· -' ~ · .~ · . !;-~- .A -"':,<(~ ~ ttr ... -·. .. l~~:! J.J~:-~~ ·- · :=-1--·_J.~t-.~~ .: •. '; ove of Sea and Love of Country" My father Rob@rt J. Burns passed away on Feb. 15, 1988. His family, which includes his wife Priscilla, his sons James R. Burns, John P. Burns, Thomas E. Burns, Donald J. Burns, and daughters Roberta Downey and Rosemarie Collard would like the LOG to recognize Robert J. Eurns for his devotion and a plishments in serving his country for 30 years in the United S Merchant Marines. Enclosed are copies of awards given to him in wartime as well as a letter of honorable recognition from the then president of the United States. My father and those other Merchant Marines who served and who died for their country during wartime, I believe, have not received sufficient recognition as being veterans. Hopefully, in the future, more can be done for these men who have done so much for their love of the sea and their love of their country. Sincerely, John P. Burns Editor's :Note: Brother Burns was awarded the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean War Zone Ears by the War Shipping Administration. He also received a commendation from President Harry Truman. Brother Burns retired in 1973. "Excellent Job on Tacoma" I recently had the occasion to tour one of Sea-Land's new D-7 oontainerships, the Sea-Land Tacoma, and I wanted to pass on to you the names of three of your members who did an excellent job while I was aboard. Bos'n Ray Ramierz obviously had a work party wash down the vessel and polish the bright work before my arrival. AB's Greg Taylor and Dana Cella stayed a.board on their day off in order to show me the bridge, a.ids to navigation and steering equipment. All three were outstanding representatives of the union. I have sent an three brief notes of thanks, but wanted to formally commend them to you. I look forward to seeing you in the near future. Sincerel:y, John Gaughan Maritime Mmtntatrator Pensioners The following SIU members have retired on pension: DEEP SEA Edward A. Allen Joseph 0. Baker William A. Barnes Michel Billo Marion S. Ciaglo Pedro Cortez Steve V. Crawford James R. Curran Leon R. Curry Robert W. Delmont Gerard A. Doering Eugene B. Flowers Benjamin Freeman Edward E. Garrity Milton R. Henton Lucian A. Johns Edwin D. Johnson Keith Jones George R. Kosch Edward A. Krause Robert P. Kurkerwicz Carl D. Lowery Harry E. Luckey James L. McLamore Humberto Ortiz N emesio Quinones Willie R. Reddic Frank Sandy Peter Semyk Charles L. Shirah John A. Smith Joe Spak Charles E. Taylor Emmett A. Thompson GREAT LAKES Laurence G. Bernard Loretta Murphy Joseph R. Turner April 1988 I LOG I 23 �Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report The national mood is decidedly mixed. The business pages of the nation's most respected newspapers reflect this feeling. Stories about the "amazing resilience" of the economy run side by side with predictions that we are on the verge of another Great Depression. One widely-quoted story from The Wall Street Journal began with the following sentence: ''Just keep telling yourself, it's only a chart." A graph of the 1987 stock market was superimposed onto the 1929 Down Jones index. The two were nearly identical. The presidential election reflects this national schizophrenia. The Republicans have all-but-annointed George Bush as their candidate. He paints the Reagan administration's record in glowing terms. The country, he says, has benefited greatly from the administration's economic policies. The Democratic race has taken on a completely different complexion-literally. With strong showings in Michigan and Wisconsin, Jesse Jackson has captured the imagination of millions of Americans, even those who disagree with his policies or don't believe that he can be elected. Jackson's America is worlds apart from the one that George Bush describes. He talks about .. economic violence," lost jobs, rampant drug use and mounting debts, both fiscal and moral. For now, at least, Americans seem unwilling to make up their minds which assessment is closer to the truth. Effective Control? The situation in Panama has reached the crisis stage. The country is near bankruptcy. General Noriega, Panama's president and dictator, has been named as a co-conspirator in a drug case in the United States. Human rights abuses are endemic. Support for Noriega grows smaller every day. The military seems uneasy. The Catholic Church has condemned him. He has no following among the middle-class. Everyone agrees that the general has to go. Spain has even agreed to take him in, to facilitate the transfer of power. The only problem is, the general won't leave. And short of an actual invasion, the United States has just about used up its options. To seamen, at least, the situation in Panama is full of ironies. Some ancient but pertinent history: the decline of the American-flag merchant marine was precipitated by the formulation of the "Effective U.S. Control" (EUSC) Doctrine. In 1947. the American government decided to grant war risk insurance to American-owned vessels that had been reftagged under the registries of Liberia, Honduras and yes, Panama. As Irwin Heine, a former official of the Maritime Administration, has pointed out, "the fact that (foreign registries) play an important role in U.S. mobilization planning is ba.sed upon agreements, not treaties. Under international law, only the state of registry has the 24 I LOG I April 1988 April 1988 right to requisition and exercise control of its national-flag vessels." For years, apologists for the EUSC doctrine have side-stepped this issue by stressing the close connection between the United States and Panama. If anything should happen to upset that relationship, they have argued, the United States can exert pressure. Recent developments have laid bare the fallacy of these arguments. Short of actually invading Panama, the United States has taken its best shot at unseating General Noriegato no avail. Meanwhile, newspapers run stories about the growing connection between Noriega, the international drug cartel and Fidel Castro. Has this country actually reached the point where it is willing to pretend that it can rely on Panamanian-flag vessels to carry American troops and supplies in case further action is required to protect our stakes in the Panama Canal? Alaskan Oil: Part One Recent developments in Panama bring to mind the old Yiddish joke about the schlemiel and the shlemozzle. The joke goes like this: the schlemiel is the person who spills soup on the shlemozzle. If General Noriega is the schlemiel, then the hard-luck maritime industry is definitely the shlemozzle. Since oil was first discovered in Prudhoe Bay, maritime unions and companies have fought to keep Alaskan oil from being exported overseas. Several years ago, afte.r a bitter fight, the industry was able to get the ban extended. It was an important victory. As many as 40 Ameri(.;an-flag vessels stood to be laid up had Alaskan oil been allowed to be sold overseas. Opponents of the ban have used any pretext they can think of to overturn it. Last month, after it was reported that Noriega was threatening to close down a Panamanian pipeline, they renewed their attack. Few people expect that pipeline will be turned off. Yet the threat momentarily reopened an issue that everyone in the industry thought had been put to bed. The SIU legislative staff has worked closely with key allies on Capitol Hill to remind people that the strategic interests which prompted Congress to ban the export of Alaskan oil are still operative, and that no hasty action should be taken. Alaskan Oil: Part Two Citing national security reasons, SIU President Frank Drozak urged the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation and the Environment to facilitate the exploration and development of Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) oil. •'The vast quantities of crude oil developed on Alaska's North Slope have proved to be an invaluable asset," said Drozak ... Unfortunately, many oil analysts expect production from the fields . . . to decline in the near future. ''The SIU believes that efforts to replace Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings those fields must be undertaken, and that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain may contain the vast oil resources necessary to replace the production from the enormous Prudhoe Bay field." Under the best-case scenario, it will take 15 years before ANWR will start to flow. That does not take into account any delays. Yet a number of environmental groups have urged Congress to take its time with this issue. Meanwhile, American warships are escorting 11 refiagged Kuwaiti tankers up and down the Persian Gulf. Both sides are threatening neutral ships. The Iraqis have added a new weapon to their bag of tricks: poison gas. There hasn't been one serious environmental problem during the entire operation of the Alaskan pipeline. Yet the threat of an oil cutoff in the Persian Gulf remains vividly real. As it is, the price of oil is approaching $18. Congress should act, and act now. Kuwaiti Tankers Kuwaiti officials "are taking steps to increase U.S. manning'' on the 11 reflagged tankers which have been at the center of a year-long dispute between the administration and the maritime industry. Responding to a letter from SIU President Frank Drozak, Secretary of State George Shultz defended the administration's decision to waive American citizenship and manning requirements. Yet he also added that the administration has been "advised that Kuwaiti officials are aware of our conems over the manning issues, and that they are taking steps to increase U.S. manning." Meanwhile, five maritime unions-the NMU, District 1-MEBA, the MFOW, the SUP and the MM&P- expect a decision to be handed down shortly on a suit they file.d on this issue. For more details, tum to page 3. Busting The Strike-Busters If the SIU has its way, Congress will make it impossible for shipping and fishing companies to break strikes by importing foreign workers to man American boats and vessels. Importing foreign workers to break American strikes is illegal in this country, except in two industries: aviation and maritime. "We find it unacceptable that we should be singled out for this special treatment," said Frank Pecquex, director of legislation. The Union won an important victory last month when the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act prohibiting the admittance of aliens planning to work on American ships or aircraft during a strike by American workers. The SIU lobbied every member of the House on this important issue. The vote wasn't even close: 302-104. Trade Anyone who doubts that unfair trade remains an important issue for the American maritime industry should take a look at the (Continued on Page 5.) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1988 Description An account of the resource GIANT SHIPS MEAN GIANT JOB OPPORTUNITIES SACCO NAMED TO EXEC. V.P. POST SHULTZ HINTS KUWAIT MIGHT ADD U.S. CREWMAN SIU JOINS ANTI-APARTHEID RALLY MARITIME UNIONS SLAM ADMINISTRATION’S ODS BID ON T-AGOS STALWART ODS REFORM FIRE SNUFFED OUT WHEN SIU BOATMEN BATTLE FLAMES MESSAGE IN A BALLOON, ‘JUST SAY NO!’ -MEMPHIS TO L.A. SHLSS EXECUTIVE CHEF HONORED VOCATIONAL COURSES UNDERGO EVALUATION TOP NAVY AWARD PRESENTED TO FORMER MSCPAC MARINER HOPKINS MSCPAC EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR HOLLAND RETIRES FROM THE GAME WITH APPRECIATION FOR CIVILIAN MARINERS HOUSTON BECOMES REGULAR STOP FOR NEW SIU “ATLANTIC” SHIPS THE SIU IN WASHINGTON EFFECTIVE CONTROL ALASKAN OIL: PART ONE KUWAITI TANKERS ALASKAN OIL: PART TWO BUSTING THE STRIKE-BUSTERS TRADE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1988 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 50, No. 4 1988 Periodicals Seafarers Log