https://seafarerslog.org/archives_old/files/original/e45a3f37f11f164e639de1d35c430e54.PDF fef058836f93f59c9c1f02b0b95478b3 PDF Text Text ^ -^t, ii:^ w ik-^i<ft&a^^;s.iai^^iii^ -j M(ivSfe-.^=SP^^^^^>"'*^^ £w:s«.i.irtm^-^. --r ^ ^ • -r, • "•'W- •• <x • ".. • <; •if:-,iJv: Volume 56, Number 6 %:• :#• June 1994 D-Day-The Invasion Fifty years ago this month, Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy, France to begin the final assault on Nazi Germany. Fierce fighting and ingenious engineering turned the Norman- dy beaches into a platform from which Allied troops could be supplied as they advanced on German troops (inset). Hundreds of Liberty ships, like the one above, crisscrossed the North Atlantic and the English Channel, dodging bombs and torpedoes, to deliver the goods. On page 3, Seafarers recall their memories of serving during D-Day and the rest of the war •s,f d' �r (: X . rii:: • . 2 H -• • SEAFARERS LOG JUNE 1994 .j\ jkii.?" • President's Report Hall Lecturer Calls on Industry Honoring WWII Seafarers '••. , - . • • ••-. • i. i ^ -3, This month, we mark the 50th anniversary of D-Day, acknow­ ledged as the greatest military amphibious assault of all times. The stories of heroic efforts surrounding the June 6, 1944 invasion of France by U.S., British and Canadian forces have filled the newspapers and airwaves. The Allies won the invasion because of the immense collec­ tive effort of all involved. The day produced many heroes and many who gave their lives to the struggle. The SIU joins with the nation in remem­ bering and saluting the members of the Michael Sacco Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and mer­ chant marine who played such an important role in gaining the beachhead that led to the ultimate victory over Nazi Germany. Everyone at D-Day played a vital role toward the victory and in no way do we want to diminish their importance. But, as a rep­ resentative of a seagoing union from which many of its members took part in the war effort, I want to reflect.for a moment on the job performed by Seafarra^ during this turning point in world histoiy. Seafarers were among the first to feel the ravages of World War II. Six months before Pearl Harbor was attacked, SIU mem­ bers were forced to man their lifeboats when a German U-boat sank the S.S. Robin Moor. Only days after the United States entered the fray against the Axis powers. Seafarers were losing their lives because U-boats were firing torpedoes into merchant vessels leaving American ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. ^ Yet, no SlU-crewed vessel was forced to stay in port during World War n because it lacked the men needed to sail it. Despite the dangers faced on the high seas, no ammunition ship, no tanker, no supply ship stayed at the dock longer than it had to because it lacked a crew. Seafarers returned to the sea time and again without question to aid the Allied cause. In some cases, these members had been rejected as volunteers for military service, but believed they had to help America win the war. Thus, they became merchant mariners and faced the same dangers as those in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. They were strafed from dive ix>mbers, shelled by sea and shore-based batteries, attacked by submarines and exposed to the elements, whether it be the ice, cold and snow of the North Atlantic or the steamy, tropical mon­ soons of the South Pacific. Despite these dangers. Seafarers delivered the goods. From 1941 to that historic day in June 1944, SIU members were among the merchant mariners who crewed the Liberty ships, tug­ boats and tankers that resupplied Britain — and from there the Allied forces in Africa, Russia, and, later, Italy. Merchant mariners set sail from America, the "Arsenal of Democracy" as it became known, with tanks, bullets, bombs, gasoline and troops for the inevitable invasion of France. M^en the go was finally given for the Normandy invasions. Seafarers were among the first to face the fire of Nazi guns. More than one thousand merchant mariners, among them SIU members, volunteered to sail a fleet of 32 damaged vessels loaded with high explosives to the shores of Normandy. The waters along the beach had been booby-trapped with mines and other devices designed to prevent such an invasion. The mariners negotiated the dangerous waters, then scuttled their ships in order to create safe breakwaters for the landing crafts loaded with troops that would be arriving soon. Otiier Seafarers were aboard the supply ships running shuttle service to the Normandy beaches delivering troops and supplies and returning to British ports with injured soldiers, sailors and mariners. All the time they were doing this under a steady rain of bombs and shells. Many vessels made more than one roundtrip on D-Day, and continued to run supply missions until the end of the war. Still more Seafarers crewed the tugs and other small vessels that were used to ferry tanks, half-tracks and other weapons to the beaches. They played an important role in rescuing wounded soldiers and sailors whose crafts were destroyed before reaching land. After the invasion was known to be a success, the Allied supreme commander for D-Day, U.S. Army General Dwight Eisenhower, recapped to reporters the events of June 6,1944. He remembered the deeds of the merchant fleet, saying, "When final victory is ours, there is no organization that will share it^ credit more deservedly than the merchant marine." The toll in lives lost was tremendous among all involved in the invasion. However, from the toehold that was gained June 6, the Allies were able to march across Europe from the west, east and south to overrun Nazi Germany in just 11 months. As they had done before D-Day, Seafarers, along with the rest of the U.S. merchant fleet, continued to equip the troops in the field with arms, food and other materiel. While Patton's famed "Red Ball Express" drove toward Germany, the merchant marine's "Rib­ bon of Steel" continued to unite America with its Allies until the final victory was won, both in Europe and the Pacific. As part of the 50A anniversary of D-Day, the Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien sailed from San Francisco to Normandy to represent all the men of the U.S. merchant marine who gave so much to ensure D-Day would be a success. We should all give thanks to the tremendous job they performed in service for their coimtry. To Adopt a 'Broad' Approach In Crafting Program for Fleet Rebuilding a U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine can only be done b taking a "broad" approach, reject­ ing "narrow and legalistic fixes, said James R. Barker, the chair­ man of Interlake Steamship Hold ing Company and a longtime activist in behalf of U.S. shipping who served as the 1994 Paul Hal Memorial Lecturer. Barker, who also is the prin cipal owner and vice chairman o Mormac Marine Group, Inc., told a group of some 140 repre­ sentatives of the shipping in­ dustry, government, legal field, academia and unions that the maritime industry "must start thinking of economic and policy reforms in a broader context than Calling on representatives of the maritime industry to work together the next promotional program." for a policy to cover U.S.-flag merchant ships into the next century is Delivering the Paul Hal James R. Barker, the 1994 Paul Hall Memorial lecturer. Memorial Lecture on May 4 in Washington, Barker recollectec problem." Next, he stated that the areas of crew size and wages. working with Hall, the late presi­ America "must get 'more boats in He acknowledged, 'To its cr^it, dent of the SIU. tiie water' under U.S.-flag." Also, maritime labor has announced its In introducing Barker to the the U.S.-flag industry "must be­ willingness to be an active par­ audience, Herbert Brand, chair­ come cost-competitive" and, ticipant in this process." man of die Paul Hall Memorial finally, "we must make maritime But Barker warned that any Committee, pointed out that the an all-inclusive game." policy that does not actually in­ guest lecturer had worked Regarding government as a crease the number of ships in the together with Hall on many ef­ solution. Barker noted, "Govern­ U.S.-flag merchant fleet "should forts, including passage of the ment relates to the maritime in­ not be confirsed with true reform." Merchant Marine Act of 1970. dustry in two ways — it's both a In order to get more ships, the "James Barker's leadership of customer and a rulemaker. The cargo must be available. Barker the National Maritime Council in government as rulemaker must stated. And in order to get the the '70s, an organization of look beyond the government as a cargo, U.S.-flag shipping must be diverse maritime interests, customer in deciding maritime cost-competitive. showed what could be ac­ )olicy." He called on the government complished to meet the industry's to relieve maritime of "burden­ needs at that time," said Brand, some regulations and tax policies who worked closely for years in that are robbing the industry of many capacities wiA the late SIU the economic t^nefits of advan­ president ces in technology. He called Barker "a working "Industrywide our produc­ class guy who worked his way tivity gains have been impressive: through Ivy League schools to be­ more cargo moved by fewer ships come a principd owner and vice and less manpower; cargo carried chairman of Mormac and chair­ per crewmember up 860 percent; man of Interlake Steamship Hold­ and cargo delivered per ton of Herbert Brand, chairman of the fuel burned more than doubled. ing Company." ^aul Hall Memorial Committee, To open the meeting. Dr. recounts many struggles for But the benefits of those gains Robert Friedheim, director of the maritimethe waged together by cannot be stolen from the industry Sea Grant Program of the Univer­ Barker and Hall. by hostile tax and regulatory sity of Southern California's policies." Hancock Institute for Marine He added the maritime in­ Work Together Studies, explained the lecture was dustry is not seeking special treat­ established in 1987 as part of an ment, but "equal treatment — to Finally, the Mormac executive endowment established by other domestic transportation modes noted all aspects of ihadtime —• friends and associates of Hall in or to our foreign competitors." labor, operators and shipyards — organized labor, maritime and He also said American have to work together to reach the other related fields out of respect maritime companies who operate same goal. to his memory. The annual lecture breign subsidiaries should be He challenged each person in provides a public forum for repre­ subjected to the same tax policies the industiy to examine his or her sentatives of the maritime in­ as U.S. companies with foreign own position on the issue and test dustry to bring forward their operations. it against his principles of getting views on U.S.-flag merchant As a way of getting more U.S.- more U.S.-flag vessels afloat, shipping. lag merchant vessels sailing, making government part of the Jarker noted maritime labor and solution and encouraging more Outlines GMIS operators must work together in participation by U.S.-flag ships. In planning what to say at the lecture. Barker said he thought The full textofJames Barker^s 1994Paul about his many meetings with HaU Memorial Lecture is on pages 12-1J, Hall. "Paul was always one to whom the industry would look for June 1994 leadership," Barker told the Volume 56. Number 6 audience. "Thus, as I sat down to prepare this talk, I presumed to The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published ask, 'How would Paul approach monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, trying to build a stronger and bet­ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 ter U.S. merchant marine at a time Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) when the future of the U.S.-flag 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince fleet is truly in doubt?"' Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing Barker outlined four "broad offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the principles" that he believed were Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. in keeping with Paul Hall's ap­ 20746. proach and that would be neces­ sary to reinvigorate America's Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ shipping capability. First, he dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate not^, "Government must be part Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. of the solution, not part of the �. .' . • ••'• '• Vi< • 'ij JUNE1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 50 Years Later, Seafarers Recall D-Day MassivCy Daring Invasion of Normandy Led to Victory for Allies 'i fc.|» '(,i'/r^ ''vnv-.^.'vr •. :. As the nation recalls the drama of the invasion of Europe 50 years ago on June 6, 1944, which changed the course of the war and resulted in the eventual defeat of the German armies, Seafarers remembered the part played by American shipping and in par­ ticular SIU crews in the conflict. "It was just busier than you can imagine, and the sky looked like it was the Fourth of July," said Aleksander Padu, who began shipping in 1942. "From the water, you could see the fighting on the beach. ... Everyone wanted to knock the Germans out." D-Day turned out to beexactly that knockout. It was the begin­ ning of the end of the war. Eleven months later the Allies had declared victory in Europe. The turning point of the war AP/Wide World Photos this month will be memorialized This view of a Normandy beach, one of the Allied objectives on the coast of France, shows the masses of men and equipment being landed in a slew of commemorative ac­ from the various vessels lying offshore. The photo was taken on June 9, three days after the initial landings. tivities both in Europe and the United States, many of which In the 109 days after D-Day, General Dwight D, Eisen­ In the weekis prior to the in­ Air strikes during the week before have been in planning stages for Seafarers helped land 2.5 million vasion, Allied ships and landing D-Day belied the impending as­ hower postponed the original inyears. U.S. President Bill Clinton troops, 17 million tons of am­ craft assembled at every port sault and also provided clear skies vaision date (June 4) due to foul weather in the English Channel, has travelled to Europe to take munition and supplies and a half- along England's southern coast. for the invasion. and the wait paid off as conditions part in the ceremonies. Re-enact­ million trucks and tanks. improved. ments of the Normandy invasion Altogether, it was the largest am^ Between midnight and dawn will take place in Virginia Beach phibious operation ever on June 6, thousands of Allied and Chicago. launched. vessels began crossing the chan­ Much of D-Day should never "The English Channel looked nel. Backed by bombers and other be re-enacted, said Henri like a two-way highway," aircraft carrying more than Starckx, who arrived at Omaha recalled retired Bosun Padu. 23,000 troops, they rendezvoused Beach, one of five beaches taken The logistics operation sup­ before heading south to the codeby U.S., British and Canadian for­ plying the Allied armies' offen­ named Normandy beaches. ces, a day after the initial assault. sive from D-Day forward relied Americans landed at Omaha and "Tltere were many bodies in the heavily on U.S. commercial ship­ Utah beaches, the British landed water, and we were fired upon by ping. The fleets of the European at Gold and Sword and the the Germans," Starckx recalled. nations had been captured by Canadians landed at Juno. Thousands of mariners from Germany as it conquered nation Meanwhile, American and the SIU and the affiliated Sailors' after nation. British parachutists were drop­ Union of the Pacific, as well as ping nearby, and British bombers U.S. Answers Call the Marine Firemen's Union unloaded 6,000 tons of bombs on The Europeans also lacked the (which later became affiliated coastal batteries between Cher­ with the SIU) and Marine Cooks industrial capacity to build ships, bourg and Le Havre, points which and Stewards (which merged so it fell to the United States and flanked the beaches. with the SIU) took part in the its ingenious industry and In the half-hour prior to the initial beachhead operations at American workers to replenish landings at dawn, American Normandy and in the crucial the commercial fleet active in supply line that followed until the delivering vital materiel to the Al­ continued on page 11 German surrender in May 1945. lied forces. 'v., . ym • • :M ' : r ^ SIU Announces Seven 1994 Scheiarship Winners Three Seafarers and Four Family Members are Awarded College Funds Three Seafarers and four children of SIU members were awarded scholarships by a panel of educators who met last month to review the qualifications of each of the applicants for the 1994 endowments. Since the inception of the Seafarers scholarship program in 1952, 235 students have benefitted from the education stipends. Seafarer Joseph J. Turocy of Pittsburgh was awarded a $15,000 scholarship to be used toward a four-year degree. Turocy, 29, currently sails aboard the OMISacramento. He attended Richard Stockton Col­ lege in New Jersey last fall as a non-matriculated student and plans to continue there in the fall, majoring in history arid English—while continuing to sail. Lawrence D. McNutt, 24, won a $6,000 scholarship wiA which he hopes to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington and go on to medical school. McNutt began his seagoing career through the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1990. Another 1990 graduate of the trainee program is the third scholarship winner, Michael Dean Miller. The 29-year-old has upgraded his culinary skills at the Lundeberg School and hopes to use his scholarship at Western Culinary Institute in Oregon or Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona to become a professional chef. , The SIU's schplarship pro­ gram is recognized throughout the academic community as one of the largest unrestricted grants awarded to sonsand daughters of union members. Scholarship winners can pursue four years of study at any college or university in the Unitied States or its ter­ ritories in whatever field they choose to follow. The money is paid over the course of four years. For biographical sketches of each scholariship winner, see page 9 > This year it was four daughters of Seafarers who won the dependents' scholarship: Amy Rene6 Belote, daughter of inland member Richard A. Belote; Alanna Marie Bragg, daughter of deep sea member William Edward Bragg; Dawn Marie Martin, stepdaughter of Boatman John W. Bilich Sr.; and Denise Kay Moore, step­ daughter of inland member Rus­ sell E. Hudson. Each year a panel of profes­ sional educators, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, judge all the scholarship applications on the basis of scholastic ability, character, high school grades, college board exams or American college test scores, let­ ters of recommendation and participation in extracurricular activities. This year's panel was comprised of the following scholars and academicians: Father David Albert Boileau, Loyola University; Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Community College; Dr. Michael Glaser, St. Mary's Col­ lege of Maryland; and Dr. Keith Schlender, die Medical College of Ohio. Also on the scholarship selec­ tion committee were Dr. Charles Lyons Jr. of the American As­ sociation of Colleges and Universities; Dr. Charles D. O'Connell Jr. of the University of Chicago; Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the University of New Orleans; and Dr. Henry Toutain of Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota In a congratulatory letter to each of the scholarship recipients, John Fay, secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, noted, "We are pleased that the Welfare Plan can offer these scholarship funds to assist you in your en­ deavors." SIU President Michael Sacco also sent a letter of con­ gratulations to the SIU members who were selected as well as to the fathers of the dependents dhosoi to receive the scholarship. Now is not too early to start thinking about applying for a college scholarship ipfornex for next year. The deadline is April 15,1^5. t. -ii �v . • ' V''' " 4 MNE1994 SBAFMBISUK Ship Bill Hears House Fleer Senator Breaux Wants More Ships in Program; Maritime Unions Urge Senate Panel to Back Plan The legislative package back­ an increase in tonnage fees. Sue ed by the administration that is fees would raise approximately designed to provide incentives to $170 million annually. It requires U.S.-flag shipping operations that all ships entering the Unitec will soon be taken up by the entire States from a foreign port pay House of Representatives flat 53 cents per registered ton Meanwhile, on the Senate side nage. Such a duty would be col during a Merchant Marine Sub lected for the first 12 voyages committee hearing on the annually into U.S. ports. TTiis proposal. Senator John Breaux House bill also contains fundin. (D-La.) urged that an additiona for a shipbuilding program. 20 to 25 ships be added to the 52 Breaux: "Add Ships" vessels that would be eligible for With the full House almost government funding as the legis ready to take up the maritime pro lation is currently written. At the gram on the floor, the Senate ver­ same hearing, the presidents o sion of the plan, known as the the five major unions repre­ Maritime Security and Trade Act senting seagoing workers, callec on the Senate subcommittee to of 1994, or S. 1945, is being taken up in committee. strongly support the maritime At a May 4 hearing of the revitalization effort. Senate Merchant Marine Sub­ '^ %' • MarAd Proposes Plan to Include Great Lakes In Preference Program The Maritime Administration has outlined a trial program that would allow foreign-flag feeder ships to carry government-impelled food aid from Great Lakes ports to transshipment points north of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The cargo then would be transferred to a U.S.-flag vessel which would carry the food to its ultimate destination. The program is scheduled to last for one year. It is designed to allow grain, com and other food items to be loaded onto vessels in ports along Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. As most deep sea U.S.-flag vessels are not able to navigate the seaway and its locks, st^er foreign-flag vessels would be allowed to cany the cargo to a Canadian port The nial program does not take away from the cargo preference law, created in 1954, that requires 75 percent of all government-impelled freight to be carried aboard U.S.-built, U.S.-flag vessels with American crews. J* *1' SIU President Michael Sacco responded positively to Breaux's recommendation. "Scrapping the old and putting dollars into a new plan, a new program, for new automated ships is a good idea. "Unless we have a commercial program where you are going to employ American seamen aboard these ships, eventually, after time, 52 ships is not going to give you the manpower force you're look­ Newport News Shipyard Lands ing for to man these reserve ves­ Contract to Renovate Independence A contract authorizing the renovation of the SlU-crewed SS Inde­ sels when there is a crisis or a pendence has been signed between Arperican Hawaii Cruises and New­ war," Sacco said. News Shipbuilding of Newport News, Va. In addition to Sacco, the fol­ portUpon completion of its regular passenger voyageon July 2, the vessel lowing union presidents appeared will sail to Newport News via the Panama Canal for a twO-month drydock before the panel: Michael where all renovations will take place, begirming July 19. McKay, president, American Plans for the 683-foot ship include structural repaire, machinery Maritime Officers; Joel Bem, replacement and extensive accommodation work, including cabin and president. District No. 1— public-space renovation. The vessel's air-conditioning, electrical and Marine Engineers Beneficial pollution-control systems will also be upgraded. The Independence is scheduled to resume service around the Association; and Timothy Hawaiian Islands on October 8. Plans call for its sister ship, the SS Brown, president. International Constitution, to undergo a similar restoration in 1995. American Hawaii Organization of Masters, Mates Cruises is owned by Delta Queen Steamboat Company. & Pilots. Louis Parise, president In addition, Newport News Shipbuilding recently announced that it of District 4—National will begin Construction on four 46,000-deadweight-ton tankers to sell to Maritime Union/MEBA was a Greek shipowner. ITiis marks the first U.S. commercial ship export sale since 1957. represented by Tal Simpkins. J/ House Backs Funding committee, its chairman, Breaux Part of the legislative proposa outlined an idea to reduce the to revitalize American shipping bulkers in the Ready Reserve cleared the House Merchant Force (RRF) fleet from 48 to 20 Marine and Fisheries Committee The RRF, which consists of ves­ with a unanimous vote on May sels that no longer are used in the 26. This part is known as the commercial trades and have been Maritime Administration and purchased by the government and Promotional Reform Act of 1994, laid-up until they are needed for a Unions' Joint Statement orH.R.4003. military activation, currently is The five unions presented a Legislation Offered to Keep Cadets made up of close to 100 vessels. One step remains on the House joint statement to the Senate Mer­ From Paying Tuition at Kings Point 'To sell off 28 of those ships chant Marine Subcommittee ur­ side before H.R. 4003 can be Members of the Senate and House have introduced legislation to taken up by the entire body. The would allow us to generate about ging quick adoption of a program ensure students attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings House Ways and Means Commit­ $50 million a year in money that to rebuild the U.S.-flag merchant Point, N.Y. do not have to pay tuition. Both Senator John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Merchant tee must review the legislation. would not have to be spent for marine. "It is impossible to over­ Representative Gerry Studds (D- operations and maintenance, emphasize the importance of Marine Subcommittee, and Representative Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), in Mass.), who serves as chairman Breaux said. "Then [we could enacting maritime revitalization whose district the academy is located, offered the legislation in response to a call within the Clinton administration's National Performance of the House Merchant Marine fund] a program that increases the egislation this year. Our Review that cadets pay for their schooling at Kings Point. number of ships that would be and Fisheries Committee, said he country's security, the survival of In presenting the Senate bill (S. 2119), Breaux noted the review did hopes this process will take place operating to approximately 75 or our industry and thousands of not remove the obligation of academy graduates to serve, if accepted, in quickly. It is anticipated that the maybe a little bit more with that American jobs are at stake," said a military reserve unit and to maintain their merchant marine license for six years after graduation. His bill is awaiting action by the Senate legislation will clear the Ways additional $50 million." the joint testimony. Science and Transportation Committee. and Means Committee by the Similar Bill We cannot and will not ac­ Commerce, Ackerman's legislation (H.R. 3293) has been referred to the House middle of this month. S. 1945 is similar to H.R. 4003 cept the proposition that some- Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. H.R. 4003, which was in that it proposes a 10-year, 52- low and in some way our country The AFL-CIO announced in February its opposition to students' proposed by Department of ship program to be funded will be better served by a maritime paying tuition and to funding cutbacks at Kings Point after the resolution Transportation Secretary through a tonnage tax. However, jolicy grounded on the use of was approved by the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department executive Federico Pena, serves as the fund­ the fees would raise $100 million breign-flag and forcign-crewed board. %1» J* NL ing mechanism for a maritime annually or $1 billion over the ships," summarized the statement. support program which gained 0-year period. Breaux stated that Also testifying before the Lane Victory, John Brown Cancel House backing by a voteof347 to the bill does not go far enough. panel in support of the maritime 65 in a vote last November. That "We should have twice the num- revitalization program were John 'Last Convoy' Trip to Normandy The Lane Victory, one of the three wartime merchant vessels that had bill was known as H.R. 2151, or >er of ships in the program that is Snow, chairman and Chief Ex­ planned to cross the ocean to participate in the 50th anniversary of the Maritime Security and Com­ being proposed." ecutive Officer (CEO) of CSX D-Day, was forced to return to its home port of San Pedro, Calif, last petitiveness Act. Addressing the union officers Corporation (which owns Sea- month after suffering mechanical problems. Introduced by Representatives testifying before the committee, and Service); John Lillie, presi­ One week after leaving port, an oil leak was discovered in the vessel's Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), William Breaux said, "I would rather have dent of American President boilers which forced the snip to pull in to Acapulco, Mexico for emer­ Lipinski (D-Ill.), Jack Fields (R- operating ships with able bodied ompanies (the parent of gency repairs. Another problem was discovered with the unit that creates Texas) and Herbert Bateman (R- crewmen who work everyday on American President Lines); Wil- fresh water out of sea water. Originally, the "Last Convoy" to Normandy consisted of the Lane Va.), H.R. 2151 called for a ships that run every day that the iam Verdon, senior vice presiVictory, the John W. Brown and the Jeremiah O'Brien, crossing the program that would assist up to52 national security people could ent of Crowley Maritime Corp.; ocean together. In April, lack of funding forced the John Brown to cancel U.S.-flag liner vessels in the call on that would be ready and Irik Johnsen, president of Central its voyage. foreign trade. available as opposed to going to an 3ulf Lines which owns Water­ The Jeremiah O'Brien, the last of the original convoy, arrived in H.R. 4003, funds a 10-year, RRF fleet and try to get into place man Steamship; and Richard Portsmouth, England on May 21 and was preparing to take its place off $1.7 billion, 52-ship-program to ships that have b^n sitting up with Gronda, president and CEO of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy to represent the U.S. merchant marine in this month's ceremony. begin in Fiscal Year1995 through crews that we don't have." Farrell Lines. Unions Announce Support to End Export Ban on Alaskan Oil '.""'''if Five major U.S. maritime unions have announced their sup­ port for legislation that would allow Alaskan North Slope oil to be exported to foreign markets aboard U.S.-flag tankers. Two such bills are before Con­ gress to end the 21-year ban on exporting Alaskan North Slope oil. S. 1993, offered by Senators Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) on March 25, is being considered by the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. Similar legislation, H.R. 4369 in­ troduced by Representative Wil­ liam Thomas (R-Calif.), is before four different House committees: Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries.. News reports indicate that the Clinton administration is in favor of dropping the Alaskan oil ex­ port ban. A Department of Energy study is expected to be released this month indicating that America can export the Alaskan oil and still retain a high degree of energy independence. In a joint announcement released last month, the unions— the SIU, District No. 1-MEBA, Masters, Mates & Pilots, American Maritime Officers and District No. 4-National Maritime " . v.,-:• • • V, • ; .-Y;. . ,Y, V.'"': v Union — said they "determined that as a result of a changing market place and the resulting downturn in Alaska North Slope (ANS) production, support can be given to proposal before Con­ gress which authorizes the export of ANS oil on U.S.-flag Jones Act vessels. "Such a plan to transport the oil cargoes on U.S.-flag ships is consistent with the economic security and defense interests of the nation in that it provides employment opportunities for American citizens and ensures the nation a fleet of Americanflag tankers — vessels that are militarily useful in times of con­ Y^ • • flict," the statement concluded. Congress passed the ban against the export of Alaskan oil in 1973 immediately after the first Arab oil embargo. The reason for such legislation was to make the United States energy independent through North Slope oil and other altemative forms of energy. However, America's oil situa­ tion has changed fundamentally since then. U.S. oil supplies are ample and more diversified. With consiervation efforts in place, America's oil demands actually were lower in 1993 than in 1978 by more than one million barrels a day. Also, the country has a strategic petroleum reserve of 600 million barrels of crude oil in place. Published reports have noted that lifting the export ban would increase the domestic oil produc­ tion within the state of California. Such an increase would create an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 new jobs within the state and provide $1 billion in new tax revenues for the federal government. Also, the oil primarily would be shipped to Japan, which would reduce America's trade deficit with that nation. The present export ban expires on June 30. Congress is expected to consider the legislation by that time. 7. . �JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Paul HaH Center to Conduct EPA-Htamtatmt Courses QMEDs and Other Engine Dept. Seafarers Need Refrigerant Certification by Nov. 14 The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lundeberg School have been approved by the Environ­ mental Protection Agency (EPA) for certifying Seafarers and other personnel involved in the repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment. The center, located in Piney Point, Md., formally received EPA certification on April 29. Late last year, the federal government issued regulations (stemming from the Clean Air Act) under which anyone in­ volved in the repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment must pass an EPA-approved course by November 14,1994. This affects QMEDs and any other Seafarers who sail in the engine department and who handle reefers. When those regulations were issued, the Lundeberg School im­ mediately added the EPA outline to its curriculum and applied for approval as a certified refrigerant technician testing facility. Three Lundeberg School in­ structors, J.C. Wiegman, Eric Malzkuhn and Barney Kane, passed the EPA exam and became refrigerant certified technicians. Additionally, they are qualified to teach the use and repair of refrigerant recovery systems, ac­ cording to the new federal guidelines. The instructors also may administer the new tests. In conjunction with the Paul Hall Center's certification, all SIU halls also have been ap­ proved as certified testing facilities, provided certified Lun­ deberg School instructors con­ duct the tests. The school tentatively plans to have a mobile training team of instructors visit­ ing a number of the halls, where they will provide a two-day train­ ing seminar with hands-on use of recovery equipment and new refrigerants, study of regulations and laws and other test prepara­ tion and then administer the exams to QMEDs, electricians and other Seafarers who handle reefers. In addition, the Paul Hall Cen­ ter will offer one- and two-day technician certification pro­ grams, both separately and as part of other engine department cour­ ses. Dates for the separate tech­ nician certification programs, as well as the on-site training, will be published in upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG. Upon successful completion of a program, a student will receive an EPA refrigeration technician certification card. This card has no expiration date and is separate from a z-card. The Seafarers Appeals Board is looking into matters regarding EPA enforcement of the new regulation (for example, who will check for the new cards, where and when will they be checked, etc.). Additional information will be published in the Seafarers LOG as it becomes available. "But in the meantime, there's plenty of time before the deadline to complete the new certifica­ tion," said Augie Tellez, vice president of the union's contract department. Four Categories The EPA has established the following categories of tech­ nician certification: Type I, for servicing small appliances (such as pantry refrigerators and water coolers); Type II, for servicing or disposing of high-pressure ap­ pliances (for example, a ship's stores refrigeration plant); Type III, for servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances (such as the centrifugal air conditioning plants found on passenger ships); and Type IV, for servicing all types of equipment (Universal). Different courses and tests will be available to SIU members depending upon which level of technician certification they seek, and also with consideration of their previous refrigerant recovery training. The following individuals will be required to go through the cer­ tification process: • Students enrolled in the Lundeberg School's Refrigera­ tion Operation and Maintenance course. • Students enrolled in the Refrigerated Container Course. • New QMEDs. • QMEDs returning to the Lundeberg School for other specialty courses or other training who previously have not been certified. • All persons holding the refrigeration engineer endorse­ ment from the school. Upon certification, a member will receive an EPA card (includ­ ing an ID number) that will be issued through the Lundeberg School. All Seafarers involved in the repair and servicing of refrigera­ tion equipment are encouraged to obtain certification before the November deadline. Besides requiring that air con­ ditioning and refrigerant tech­ nicians obtain certification through an EPA-approved testing organization, the final rule has four other main elements which require: that technicians servicing and disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment ob­ serve prescribed practices aimed at reducing emissions; that refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment, as well as refrigerant reclaimers, be cer­ tified in accordance with EPAapproved standards; that leaks of refrigerant be repaired; and that ozone-depleting refrigerant compounds in appliances, machines and other goods be removed from those items prior to their disposal. Lundeberg Schoel Brings Oil Spill Training te San Juan The Lundeberg School, part of the complex that makes up the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, in con­ junction with Crowley Towing & Transportation of Puerto Rico, recently provided on-site training in hazardous waste operations and emergency response (hazwoper) for more than 100 Seafarers in San Juan. The graduates of the program would be available to work in an emergency cleanup in the event of an oil spill. Such training is mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The training took place during the last week of April and resulted in 131 SIU members eaming Coast Guard-approved hazwoper cer­ tification. Many of the members also took respirator fitness tests, which measure the proper size of protective equipment to be worn by an individual if he or she responds to a hazardous materials spill. Four groups of students were trained by Kenneth C. Taylor and Mark Jones of the Seafarers Ha^ Lundeberg School and by two in­ structors from Crowley. One of the Crowley instructors spoke Spanish, which proved an invalu­ able boon to many of the students. In addition, the company translated a U.S. Coast Guard emergency guide book into Spanish and made it available to the students. Most of the Seafarers who took the course work for Crowley, although approximate­ ly one dozen others sail in the deep sea division. "The course was very useful," said QMED Tony Mohammed. "I've been to Piney Point several times, but this was one course I hadn't taken. I learned a lot, and now we'll be prepared to be hired right away" in the event of an emergency. Mohammed, who graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1979, noted that the other members also were very satisfied with the training. "I think it helped our confidence, and we appreciated the instructors coming here We learned that you have to think very carefully before you act, because you never know what you may encounter." Excellent Cooperation Taylor pointed out that the hands-on training took place on Crowley equipment, which should help the students as they return to work. "We used their gear, their barge and their manuals. It was site-specific and oil-specific training, relating to their bulk petroleum operations," he said. "Overall the training was very successful, and there was lots of cooperation between the union and the company." SIU Port Agent Steve Ruiz noted that the "good attendance makes Puerto Rico much more ready for any spill here or in other parts of the Caribbean. The mem­ bers have knowledge of what to do and when to do it. I think it was fantastically successful." Mike Rampolla, manager of marine operations in San Juan for Crowley, also was pleased with the on-site course, which the company requested. "The Helping bring the hazmat course to Puerto Rico are (from left) Mike cooperation and teamwork be­ Gooby, Crowley training; Vic Subia, bilingual instructor; and Lun­ tween Crowley and the SIU was deberg School instructors Kenneth Taylor and Mark Jones. excellenL and we were very happy to bring the course to a local port area," he said. 'We put our resour­ ces together, and it enhanced [the members'] awareness. "We also were fortunate to have the course so soon after the Bemtan incident. A lot of the guys who took this course" were on the periphery of the cleanup which followed a massive oil spill in the San Juan area on January 7, when the non-union barge Morris J. Berman broke loose from its line to a tugboat, drifted onto a coral reef and spilled more than 650,000 gallons of heavy number 6 bunker oil. Seafarers Respond Immediatesly after that spill, more than 200Seafarers (many of them working for Crowley) turned to in swift cleanup opera­ tions which recovered much of the oil and allowed San Juan Har­ bor to remain open. Also, the Seafarers-crewed Caribbean Responder, an oil spill response vessel operated by Dyn Marine, played a key role in the oil recovery and containment effort. Instructor Jones provided the photos accompanying this article. W' ii. •li-" // More than 100 Seafarers, including those pictured above, earned hazmat certification in San Juan after passing a course conducted by the Lundeberg School and Crowley. t ; �6 SEAFARERS LOG Nation Pays its Respects To America's Mariners V' i-d': "iiiiy JUNE 1994 Honoring those American chant marine and the U.S, Nav 1775 also is included in the seafarers who lost their lives in throughout American history— design in recognition of the early service to their country seemed during the course of World War contributions of the U.S. mer­ especially meaningful this year, II when the merchant marine chant marine to the nation's his­ considering the upcoming hunted and attacked by Nazi tory. "America's merchant marine celebration of the 50th anniver­ boats and Japanese kamikaze fighters, transported tons of cargo and civilian seafarers have put sary of the D-Day invasion. Those were the sentiments of to the Atlantic and Pacific areas themselves at risk to support our many Seafarers and SIU officials of operations wd paid a very high armed forces throughout our his­ who last month took part in Na­ price. tory," Herberger said. A new flag designed to honor America's civilian seafarers was iinSenator Strom Thurmond, veiled at one of the memorial services conducted in Washington. More recently, the coopera­ tional Maritime Day servicds at various ports throughout the tion was evident in the Persia'n ranking Republican member on United States. Gulf War, where the U.S. mer­ the Senate Armed Services Com­ Across the country. Maritime chant marine delivered 95 percent mittee, himself a decorated Day events were conducted, not of all cargo to the Middle Has veteran of World War II, talked only to remember those who died (and where seven mariners, in about the largest military opera­ on the beaches of Nonnandy, or eluding Seafarers, gave their tion—D-Day—and how it could even in World War II alone, but lives) and as part of the never have been possible without also to remember all the seafaring humanitarian efforts in Somalia, the merchant marine. "The men and women who answered where 37 ships carried a million patriotism, dedication and the call from their nation in times tons of cargo to that strife-torn courage of those young men and of war and peace. country as part of Operation Re women helped win the war" for the Allies, he said. Three different services took store Hope. Paul Hall Center students salute the flag during the playing of the )lace in the Washington area in National Anthem at the Navy Memorial ceremony. A letter was read from Senator Seafarers Honored ate May, while others were con­ Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), But Maritime Day was more ducted in Mobile, Ala., San Fran­ Raymond Maule, Jim Peterson, than a memorial to the dead. Also remembering the ultimate Mark cisco, New York and Algonac, Roman, Michael sacrifices made by members of recognized were the living heroes Mich. Stringer, Daniel Williams, the merchant marine, men like the merchant marine. Capt. George Auger, At the U.S. Navy Yard m of James AlTimothy Brown, president of the Washington, a wreath-laying Angus "Red" Campbell, former Masters, Mates & Pilots, spoke sohrooks, Christopher Hanshe, vice president, who sailed on ceremony and memorial service SIU Hughey, Christopher a Liberty ship during World War about the necessity of keeping a Mark marked the 62nd observance of Mattair, Roland Moolenaar, strong U.S.-flag fleet and of the National Maritime Day. Vice Ad­ II, and men like the three mariners industry rededicating itself to en­ Gregory Reynolds, Melvin Government Ser­ miral Michael P. Kalleres, com­ (including SIU member and Carlos Sanchez. Ricardo suring passage of a maritime Rivera vices Division mander of the Military Sealift In Mobile, Ala., Mayor revitalization bill. Sanchez) from the USNSAndrew Command, and the Honorable J. Michael C. Dow, on behalf of the Michael Murphy, vice president Steven S. Honigman, general Higgins who were instrumental of government affairs for citizens of Mobile and the mem­ counsel from the Department of in fighting a fire aboard the Presi­ American President lines, notec bers of the Mobile City Council, Washington last month. the Navy, spoke about the fiill dent At another service . in that this countiy is at a turning poini proclaimed May 20,1994 as Mer­ cooperation between the merWashington, this one sponsored in its maritime history. "We musi chant Marine Memorial Service Plney Point trainee James Atwell by the Maritime Administration, recognize the contributions of flie Day. Members of the SIU were (class 524) presents an SIU white Maritime Administrator Albert J. last," he saitl "and ask for prayers iresent as flower wreaths were cap to Vice Admiral Michael P. Kal­ Herberger unveiled a new flag and support in enacting" maritime aid at the foot of the granite leres aboard the USNS Stalwart. memorial to the merchant marine. which is designed to honor revitalization legislation. Seafarers also participated in America's civilian seafarers who New Plaque Unveiled the annual dinner recognizing tic voyage by a steamship, the SS have supported the nation's A new plaque was unveiled at Maritime Memorial Day at the Savannah, on May 22, 1819, as Mined forces in times of war and he third Washington Maritime National Maritime Day and re­ carried its commerce in Day ceremony. The U.S. Mer­ Seamen's Church Institute in quested the president to issue a New York. Kendell Chen, presi­ peacetime. chant Marine-U.S. Navy Armed proclamation annually in obser-^ Designed by the U.S. Army's Guard relief, made of bronze and dent of Energy Transportation vance of that day. Corp., was the keynote speaker. Institute of Heraldry, the key depicting a merchant ship under During World War II alone, Galley gang members cooked components of the flag are an attack on the famed Murmansk 733 American vessels were sunk and served the dinner. eagle, perched on a red, white and lun, honors the heroic service of and nearly 7,000 merchant To promote public awareness blue shield, and a fouled anchor. the merchant marine and the of America's maritime heritage. seamen and officers were lost as Following the benediction, Robert The eagle's wing tips follow the armed guard in World War 11. Elliott, trainee class 542, presents contour of the U.S. merchant Designed by Robert Lamb, a U S. Congress in 1933 designated die a result of enemy action and other an SIU cap to Maritime Administra­ marine em()lem below the words Merchant Marine Academy anniversary of the first transatlan- war-related causes. tor Alt)ert J. Herberger. In Peace and War." The year graduate and veteran of World iVar II and the Murmansk Run, it was unveiled by Maritime Ad­ ministrator Herberger, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco, SIU xecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Rear Admiral William Thompson (USN-Ret.) and Char­ es Lloyd, chairman of the U.S. ^avy Armed Guard World War II Veterans. 'In the face of mortal danger, our crews kept returning to sea to deliver the goods," Michael A good-sized crowd gathers to watch the unveiling of the new U.S. Sacco said prior to the unveiling. "I Merchant Marine-U.S. Armed Guard plaque in the nation's capital. suggest that the emphasis on his:ory we see today, along with what SIU President Michael Sacco (second from right) joins Maritime will take place next week in Nor­ Administrator Albert Herberger in laying ceremonial wreaths for the mandy, should serve two purposes. U.S. merchant marine and Navy Armed Guard at the Navy Memorial One is to honor those who served. in Washington. The other is to remind us of the importance of a strong U.S. mer­ chant fleet—not just in the past, but also today and tomorrow." Thirty students from the Paul all Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education served as an lonor guard at all three events in Washington. They are: James Atwell, Jon Bednarczyk, Chad unningham, Robert Elliott, Frederick Baker, Lawrence Casey, Loren Dekett, Teddy Del Rosario, Brian DeMeritt, Flanking a new bronze relief which honors the merchant marine and Bryan Garibaldi, Kenrick armed guard are (from left) SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Gaton, Tracy Grant, Gerald Sacco, Maritime Administrator Albert J. Herberger, Navy Armed SIU Retiree Lee DeParlier (left) and Recertified Steward Robert Scott Hartman, Robert Hendershott, Guard Veterans Chairman Charles Lloyd and Retired Navy Rear Neale Hutson, Jermaine Love, Admiral William Thompson. display the Seafarers banner in Mobile. �JUNE 1994 HE REVISED CHIEF cook T program at the Paul Hall Cen­ ter for Maritime Training has not SEAFARERS LOG 7 thing that I have leamed so far. Leaming the methods, cooking terminology and proper presenta­ tion and appearance of foods has been incredible," she added. Har­ ris joined the union in 1992 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Besides perfecting her culi­ nary abilities, Harris is a United Airlines flight attendant who decided to join the Seafarers so she could have a second career upon her upcoming retirement from the airline industry. She uses her annual leave and vacation time to upgrade and sail for the SIU. Mickie Frederick, who joined the union in 1985 in the port of Honolulu and sailed on the Americain Hawaii Cmises pas­ senger vessels as a bartender before going to work in the gal­ ley, was so enthusiastic about the Neville Monteith (left) and Tom Kelly put their training to work as they begin preparations for a luncheon. class that she bought her own computer to practice the skills taught in the program. "My favorite aspect of'the course has been leaming how to plan menus and use spread sheets on a computer. I still have a lot to leam, but I feel that it will all pay off when I am sailing," Frederick noted. only whetted the appetites of the 11 upgraders taking the course, it also has increased their hunger for more leaming. "This course is such an in­ credible leaming experience. As a cook, just leaming a recipe does not mean you will know how to prepare it. We are leaming the methods and techniques that are required to make wonderful dishes," stated Saundra Leo­ nard, who recently sailed aboard ih& Buffalo Soldier. "The course has really trig­ gered a thirst for more knowledge, and I plan on retuming in the future," Amy Rethom told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Not only have the instractors been excellent, but I think we have also learned from one another," she added. Rethorn sails aboard the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino in Alton, 111. The new chief cook pilot course was created to instmct Seafarers seeking a chief cook en­ dorsement on the more difficult aspects of the art of cooking. This is done through the use of text books, lectures, practical lab work and weekly quizzes. Those enrolled in the new course altemate weekly between the Lundeberg School's state-ofthe-art lecture/demonstration gal­ ley and the facility's production gdley. The lessons are designed so that each learning session depends in part on the Imowledge instructor Don Yaney (standing, left) answers Tim Laird's (far right) question conceming cheese sauce. and skills acquired during the pre­ vious lesson. Some of the topics covered in­ clude cooking methods, season­ ings and flavorings, recipe and menu planning, stocks, sauces and soups, meat and game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Sauces Flavor Course "So far, leaming sauces has been my favorite part of this course because if you can come up with a really good sauce, you can create anything," Sheila Pennell noted. Pennell was the first member from the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino to attend Working on a new recipe she learned in class, chief cook upgrader Sheila Pennell slices potatoes. steward department upgrading courses last fall and has retumed to attend the special pilot course. Several of Pennell's class­ mates echoed her sentiments conceming the sauce section of the course. Chico Lopez, a member of the SIU's Government Services Division which sails Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet vessels, said, "I really enjoyed learning the different mother sauces. It is a wonderful techni­ que to be^i^^le to create six or seven diffraent sauces in minutes from a pre-prepared base. It will Mickie Frederick (right) puts flounder on a baking sheet while be very helpful to me as chief Marjorie Harris (left) cuts green peppers for a side dish. cook aboard a ship." Jesse James, who joined the union as a 1966 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans, said of the sauce system, "It will be a great technique to use on the ships." Some of the steward depart­ ment upgraders felt that leaming to prepare good sauces went beyond just technique. "It is not just a sauce that we are leaming... it is a work of art that we are leaming to create. It is beautiful," noted Marjorie Har­ Cutting up potatoes for the salad Jesse James (left) asks a question following a culinaiy arts lecture at ris. bar at Piney Point is Don Whitlow, the Paul Hall Center while fellow upgrader Henry Wnght Jr. listens. "I really have enjoyed every- y/i'S A'. Valuable at^ Other upgrading steward department members found the nutritional aspects of the program to be the most valuable lesson leamed thus far. "I feel that it will benefit me, the crewmembers on the ships as well as the entire maritime in­ dustry to have training on the cooking of good and nutritional foods," said Neville Monteith, who joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of San Francisco and sailed on the maiden voyage of the SS Independence. "I tmly found it useful toknow how to cook with less salt and low fat," he added. Tim Laird, who joined the union five years ago in the port of Honolulu, said,."I have mostly enjoyed leaming the seasoning and nutrition parts of the course. I think it is great to have the time in the lab to leam the different methods of cooking. I have leamed excellent skills here, such as why things work—not just the recipies but the theories behind it all," said Laird. Retuming to the Lundeberg School for the second time since he joined ihe union in 1987, Henry Wright Jr. said he will continue to retum to Piney Point for upgrading. "I love this course because there are so many skills to leam. When I am finished with this chief cook program, I plan to continue coming back to keep leaming," Wright noted. Don Whitlow, who sails from the port of Seattle, said, "This class is great. I have been leaming everything that I have ever wanted to about cooking, and we aren't even done yet." Whitlow joined the Seafarers 26 years ago in the port of San Francisco. Instmctors Don Yaney and Ed White, who teach the pilot course, both noted the special camaraderie among the classmates. "This is a wonderful group. They all have very positive at­ titudes and are very willing to leam. There is a genuine love among them as a group," stated Yaney. White added, "They are a real­ ly good class with a tme love of die culinary field." - '^ • •y 'J '• • *' ' •• '.k.. ' r '-'A ' �8 - 'r JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Six sru Men Climb to Top Dec^ Dept. Rung; Class Encourages Other Members to Upgrade The SIU's newest class of recertified bosuns graduated at the May membership meeting at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Inocencio Desaville, Henry Gable, Francis (Earl) Henson, Billy Hill, David Murray and Jimmy Ocot completed the highest curriculum available to Seafarers who sail in the deck department. At the graduation ceremony, each recertified bosun took a turn at the podium to address the other upgraders, trainees, officials and guests at the meeting. Although they said it in different ways, the bosuns all emphasized the oppor tunity for advancement that exists for each SIU member. "You people coming into the union have a great future,, wit great opportunities," stated Hen son, who sails from the port o: San Francisco. "When I see the trainees, I see myself years ago and I remember the many people who helped me. We have a great union. Take advantage of your chances. Gable, a second-generation Seafarer who graduated from the trainee program 23 years ago said, "It's up to you to get what you want Out of your career Remember that the school is here to help you learn, and you are part The most recent class of bosuns to complete the recertification program are (from left) Henry Gable, of a strong union. Inocencio Desaville, David Murray, Billy Hill, John Smith (instructor), Jimmy Ocut and Earl Henson. The Paul Hall Center and its Seafarers Harry Lundeberg week course, which covers a wide School of Seamanship are vital to range of topics. They receiver any Seafarer who is serious abou training in the Lundeberg his or her work, added Hill, him­ School's modem shiphandling self a third-generation SlU mem­ simulator; earned certification in ber. "I'm very proud of this union first aid, CPR and firefighting and this school," he said. procedures; studied communica­ Without the school, there's no tions principles and learning tech­ way we could get the training we niques; reviewed and practiced need. 1 hope i^l of you trainees sedift operations, including un­ will come back and upgrade. derway replenishment, damage control and more; and took part in Comprehensive Course other deck-skill exercises, such as Hill and his classmates suc­ ine-splicing. Billy Hill dons protective gear during cessfully completed the fivefirefighting training. Additionally, the new recer­ tified bosuns met for questionand-answer sessions with representatives from each of the union's departments.They spoke Inocencio Desaville examines breathing apparatus in firefighting class. with officials from the SIU's colective bargaining department; governmental affairs department; welfare, vacation, training and lension funds; and Seafarers LOG. They also traveled to SIU [leadquarters in Camp Springs, Vld. and to AFL-CIO head­ quarters in Washington, where they spoke with Maritime Trades department Executive Secretaryreasurer Frank Pecquex about Jimmy Ocot (right) has blood pressure checked by Instructor Jim Shaffer. cey legislative issues which afect the maritime industry. Henry Gable (left) and Earl Henson practice CPR on a dummy. Value of Upgrading Murray, a Georgia native who oined the union in 1978 in New York, vowed to encourajge his shipmates to upgrade at the Paul «all Center. "I'll definitely spread the word about the value of upgrading," he said. "I'm just thankful to have had thechance to ;o through the recertification pro­ gram." Similarly, Jimmy Ocot, who was a member of the SIU's in­ dustrial division, the United In­ dustrial Workers, prior to joining he Seafarers in 1979 in New York, expressed appreciation for laving the opportunity to take upgrading courses that help him lerform his shipboard duties with letter efficiency. "The instructors are very, very helpful and the courses are extremely worthwhile," said the native of le Philippines. Desaville, also bom in the Philippines, took a practical look at the recertification course and at upgrading in general. "The more sldlls you learn, the more your earning power increases," he said. "I'm thankful that we have these courses and that we have such knowledgeable instmctors." Henry Gable first came to the Lundeberg School in 1971, when he graduated as a trainee. He stressed the importance of advancement, David Murray, speaking during the May membership meeting, says he will advise shipmates to upgrade at Piney Point. Billy Hill (right) helps outfit a classmate in protective clothing. �'y^- •. w 'ii:- .'fi.' JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ••-r 9 -.yc'-' vi. . -H PortnHs of Ihe 7 SUf Scholaish^ Whmeis Seven students will college-bound next fall, thanks in part to the Seafarers awarded to children of Seafarers. Awards were granted for both two- and four-year Welfare Plan's scholarship program for SIU members and their dependents. (See story institutions o^gher learning. on page 2.) ^ Below are brief descriptions of the backgrounds and goals of each of the 1994 Three of this year's scholarships were reserved for SIU members; four were Seafarers scholarship winners. JOSEPH JOHN 1UR0CY ti JOSEPH JOHN TUROCY, 29, was awarded a four-year scholar­ ship for $15,000. The deep sea mem­ ber began his shipping career in Honolulu in 1989 when he joined American Hawaii Cruises' SS Inde­ pendence as a bellman. Six months later he was promoted to third steward and served in that capacity for one year. In December 1990, Seafarer Turocy switched to the deck depart­ ment and passed the able bodied seaman exam a year later. Since then, he has been sailing from the' port of New York aboard Sea-Land, Sheridan Transportation, Amsea and Ogden Marine vessels. He ex­ pects to sign off his current vessel, the OMI Sacramento, this month. In the five years that he has been an SIU member, Turocy believes he is "fortunate enough to have worked on a wide variety of ships in that time."The most rewarding aspect of going to sea for the Pittsburgh na­ tive is the opportunity to travel and experience other cultures. Turocy attended Richard Stock­ ton College last fall as a nonmatriculat^ student and did very well. He would like to continue there, majoring in either history or EngUshandstructuringhis time so that he can continue to ship out half of the year. LAWRENCE McNUTT, 24, plans to attend a community college near his home in Des Moines, Wash, and then transfer to the University of Washington after completing his associate's degree, with an eye, eventually, to attending medical school and specializing in psychiatry. Because of many hardships he faced while growing up. Brother McNutt would like to have a career "where I can make a positive impact on other peoples' lives." He wants to work with children from broken homes and help them put their lives together. Following high school, McNutT had hoped to go to college, but the financial means were not there. He struggled to make ends meet until he heard about the trainee pro­ gram at Piney Point. He was ac­ cepted into the program in 1990 and started sailing in the steward depart­ ment during the Persian Gulf war. Since joining the union three-and-ahalf years ago, he has since upgraded to chief cook and chief steward. His goal has alwaysbeen to save enough money to go back to school, and ^s scholarship is a start for Brother McNutt. MICHAEL DEAN MILLER, 29, was bom and raised in the Philip­ pines. His father was an American foreign correspondent there, and the family moved to the United States in 1977. ^ Throug^i high school in Rosebur^ Ore., Miller involved himself in various sports and other organizations. After graduating from high school, he attended Umpqua Conununity College for two years. He then continued his studies at the University of Oregon. In 1987 he took a course at Meritt Davis Business College to receive a diploma in computer ap­ plications management. Six months after graduation, he went into busi­ ness as an insurance agent provid­ ing supplemental insurance to federal employees. Upon closing his business in 1989, he worked on fishing boats in Alaska and Seattle, where he learned about the SIU. Brother Miller graduated from the trainee program at Piney Point in 1990 at the top of his class. He has returned twice to upgrade his skills: for his assistant cook and 2nd cook/baker endorsements. Brother Miller's immediate goals are to obtain his chief cook's endorsement. Miller will be attending Western Culinary Institute in Oregon or Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona in the fall, with the goal of becoming a professional chef. ALANNA MARIE BRAGG, 17, has, until recently, wanted to pursue a career as a lawyer. But because of her ability to write well, combined with her personality, she now feels she may be better suited to com­ munications. She hopes to attend Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. to fulfill her goals. Alanna entered Boston Latin School in Boston, Mass. as a seventh grader with an outstanding academic record. She not only has held her own in this very competi­ tive school, but has also made con­ tributions to the school conununity. She has been a member of the pep squad for five years and now serves as its captain. She has dedicated countless hours to the African Cultural Society, the Hispanic Cultural Society, the Gospel Choir, the Register(a literary magazine),Argo (the school newspaper) and the stu­ dent council. Alanna has further developed her skills through employment and other activities. For three years, she served as peer leader at "a health center which "gave me a chance to not only educate myself, but also other teens ... it also gave me a chance to reach out to young adults and help them face the many problems they ran into." Alanna is the daughter of Col­ leen Brennan and William Bragg. Bragg has been an SIU member since 1980, sailing deep sea, most recently aboard the Sea-Land Ex­ plorer. I enjoyed writing for the campus newspaper so much that / would like to explore an opportunity in the field of journalism. yy LAWRENCE McNUH ''t would like to have a career where I can make a positive im­ pact on other peoples' lives.'yy MICHAEL DEAN MILLER a To better achieve my goals, I wish to obtain a solid understanding of the skills needed to become a professional chef.'• yy TUROCY McNUTT MILLER t ALANNA MARIE BRAGG a ^Despite my economic problems, it was always my dream to fur­ ther my education. yy •.M' .'.•liY"-* '.M' BRAGG JV AMY RENE£ BELOTE Nothing would please me more than to continue participating in an instructive process, this time as the teacher." ti "I have set my goals [becoming a lawyer] high, but I am confi­ dent that I will succeed at them." BENISE KAY MBBRE 1 want to teach history to eager minds who share my passion for this subject., either as ah^h yy school teacher or college professor. a AMY RENEi BELOTE, 17, will graduate this month from Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del. Her goal is to major in English and Spanish education at Towson (Md.) State University, the Univer­ sity of Delaware or York College of Pennsylvania. An excellent student, motivated by personal goals. Amy earned su­ perior grades in high school and also was involved in many honors and extracurricular activities—in­ cluding community clubs, athletics and music. She was selected Out­ standing English Student as well as Outstanding Spanish Student during her high school years, and that spurred her interest in those areas. Following graduation from col­ lege, Amy Belote hopes to teach English, perhaps in a primarily Spanish-speaking high school. During her 17 years. Amy believes she has been influenced and encouraged by many of her teachers. "Nothing would please me more," she stated in her scholarship application, "than to continue par­ ticipating in this instructive process, except this time I want to be the teacher." Amy is the daughter of Clare and Richard Belote. ^chard joined the inland division of the SIU in 1977 and sails as a tankerman, presently aboard the Interstate #29, operated by Maritrans. DAWN MARIE MARTIN, 18, cur­ rently is a freshman at the Univer­ sity of Southwestern Lousiana. She is studying pre-law with a minor in English and French, and would like to continue there with her scholar­ ship winnings and and then goon to Tulane Law School. Dawn would like to become a defendant lawyer "because it would be an incredible challenge. Being a lawyer is a dif­ ficult job to undertake; however, knowing that I have defended a person's rights would be rewarding enough." Besides being a full-time stu­ dent, Dawn does community work part-time. She has assisted senior citizens who are unable to shop for themselves, and has taken part in fund-raising efforts of the Mus­ cular Dystrophy Association. At Andrew Jackson High School in Chalmette, La., Dawn maintained a demanding schedule of classes, including three at the honors level, and enjoyed an active and productive membership in various language and service clubs. Her stepfaAer, John Wallace Bllich, sails in the inland division, presently as a tugboat operator for Crescent Towing Company. DENISE KAY MOORE, 18, graduates this month from Pam­ lico County High School in Bayboro, N.C. In high school, Denise became involved in her school's champion­ ship quiz bowl team and by her sophomore year, she was a member of the starting team; during her senior year she. was captain. Her leadership and encouragement pushed her team to win many tour­ naments and student scholarships. Her other great passion in high school was social studies. It was during a United States history course in her junior year that she first realized she wanted to study history in college with the goal of teaching that subject (either at the high school or college level) to "eager minds whoshare my passion for the subject." Denise actively participates in the education and music outreach of her church and has taken on much responsibility while working parttime in a drycleaning store during the school year and managing a seafood office during the summer. Having lived her whole life in North Carolina, Denise hopes to continue her education there, either at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill or Greensboro, or Campbell University in Buies Creek. Denise is the stepdaughter of Russell Hudson, an inland member since 1981. He currently sails aboard the Express Marine Inc.'s tug Russell B. Murray. .W,u. , .'.r .-4 • BELOTE MARTIN MOORE /"'l • �10 JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG UnkMis Stand^nn Against Taxing HeaiHi Care Benefits ; - 'i->• I ' ' "V • V r^:; •iM iiii • As House and Senate commit­ tees in mid-May took up health care legislation for the first time, the SIU joined with the AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions in strenuously voicing continued opposition to any proposal'which would make he^th care beneifits taxable income. The federation of U.S. trade unions also reaffirmed its support of an employer mandate (requiring all employers to provide hedth in­ surance for their employees) as an Seafarers recently took part In a health care reform rally in Santa equitable funding mechanism for Monica, Calif., sponsored by the state AFL-CIO. Pictured above (standing, from left) are SIU members J. Cox and Isaac Givens, health care reform. Representative Tony Armstrong of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial "All Americans should be ade­ Workers (UIW), SIU Port Agent George Tricker, Seafarer D. Gordian, quately covered, benefits shouk UIW Representative Ruth Fernandez, Bosun Wilfredo Acevedo and remain untaxed and al ILU member G. Back, Kneeling (from left) are Seafarers Herbert Americans, including business Rodriguez and Vance Battle. owners, should be required to do their fair share to alleviate the reform. Many favor the employer That is because many medical crisis which now confronts this mandate called for in President bills are padded to m^e up for nation," SIU President Michael Clinton's Health Security Act treatment received by uninsured Sacco said in a letter to Senate (and supported by labor), which patients who cannot pay their Finance Committee Chairman would require employers to pay bills—particularly emergency Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D- for at least 80 percent of their room treatment, which generally N.Y.), whose committee has employees' medical benefits. is veiy expensive. begun hearings on health care One of the contentions in sup­ Some business groups have reform. "As long as some com­ port of the employer mandate is panies are able to evade any that it would end the current prac­ launched massive lobbying cam­ responsibility for health care, tice of working-class families and paigns against the employer manthere will be a powerful incentive businesses that provide medical date, which has led to the for even the most conscientious benefits, shouldering more and consideration of taxing benefits an alternate means of fund­ employer to follow suit." more of the nation's skyrocketing as ing. Yet many of the same elected One other Senate committee health care costs. The U.S. medi­ representatives who oppose the (Labor and Human Resources) cal inflation rate is growing at 11 employer mandate also have and three House committees percent annually, and millions of stated they are against new taxes. (Ways and Means, Energy and workers have had to forego wage Commerce, and Education and increases simply to maintain their "I don't know how we get to Labor) have begun work on the medical benefits. universal coverage without initial development of a health At the same time, businesses employer mandate," said Health care bill. which provide health care and Human Services Secretary Congress will return from coverage are in some ways at a Donna Shalala in a recent meet­ Memorial Day recess in mid- competitive disadvantage with ing with the AFL-CIO executive June, and administration and those who skirt such costs by council, of which Sacco is a mem­ Capitol Hill officials reportedly denying benefits to their ber. "The employer mandate is the fairest way to do it . . . and have set July 1 as the date for employees. In any case, trade unions— there needs to be fairness in the getting bills out of committee and which typically secure excellent system." onto the congressional floors. The Health Security Act calls While there is growing bipar­ jenefits for their members—say for no taxes on employer-paid they have paid for health care tisan support for the ideal of coverage not only for their mem­ benefits. After 10 years, only universal coverage, lawmakers differ sharply on how to fund bers, but also for the tens of mil- benefits which exceed the man­ comprehensive health care ions of uninsured Americans. dated coverage would be taxed. Admiral George H, NRHer Dies; Was Fighter for Merchant Ships George H. Miller, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral who was a tire­ less supporter and activist in behalf of a strong American-flag merchant marine, died of pneumonia at the age of 83. Known widely for his persistent promotion of measures to assure the nation of an appropriate level of seapower. Admiral Miller regarded U.S.-flag merchant ships as a vital component of the national defense. Admiral Miller was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in his role during World War II as damage control officer of the light cruiser U.S.S. Houston, which suffered two crippling hits by Japanese aerial torpedoes off Formosa in October 1944. With the Houston dead in the water, heeling to starboard and dangerously close to capsizing in heavy seas, the order was given to abandon ship. As damage control officer, then-Commander Miller insisted on staying aboard the heavily flooded ship with a skeleton damage control team to keep the stricken vessel afloat while repairs were made and assis­ tance could be summoned for the return to port. The stiiring account of Admiral Miller's action aboard the ship was Adm. George H. Miller published in 1985 by the Naval In­ stitute Press in a book, "The Battle to Save the Houston." During the Korean War, Ad­ miral MiUer served as a plans of­ ficer for the American forces landings in Inchon in 1950. Sub­ sequently, he held several sea com­ mands and strategic planning assignments, including the Trident Strategic Nuclear Missile Program. He retired from the Navy in 1972. He was then appointed as special assistant to the Maritime Ad­ ministrator by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew Gibson, where he remained until 1975, when he began activity as a consult­ ant, speaker and writer pn issues of strategic importance to the national security. Admiral Miller and Paul Hall, late president of the SIU, main­ tained a common interest in the role of merchant shipping in national defense and often appeared together in various forums con­ sidering the subject. Herbert Brand, chairman of the Transportation Institute, a longtime friend of Admiral Miller who worked with him on many projects to promote U.S. seapower, said that "there was no one to match Admiral Miller's determination to convince the Defense Department, the Con­ gress and the executive branch of government that the merchant marine is an indispensable element of Naval strength. And he always main­ tained that the only effective reserve fleet would be an active, healthy U.S. merchant marine." Admiral Miller is survived by his wife Margaret Mason Miller, with whom he lived in Annapolis, Md.; three children from a previous marriage; Susan Talley of St. Louis, Marthaarm Fentoii of Qriental, N.C., George H. Miller Jr. of Honey Beach, Miss.; and six grandchildren. Johnny Johnston stands last year at the pier in Piney Point, Md. next to the Manitou., whicb he painstakingly restored. Seafarers Mourn Death Of Johnny Johnston, Who Restored Manitou Lloyd S. "Johnny" Johnston, a charter member of theSIU and a former patrolman, passed away April 23 due to natural causes. He was 84. Born in Indiana in 1909, Brother Johnston joined the Se^arers in 1938 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department until the late 1940s, when he worked as a union patrolman and organizer in New York and New Orleans. Eventually he retumed to sailing. He retired in 1974. Johnston spent much of the last four years voluntarily res­ toring the yawl Manitou at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Once used by President John F. Kennedy, the Manitou has been part of the Lundeberg School's floating museum since 1968, when the school pur­ chased it from the Defense Department Surplus Sales Agency in a closed bid. When Johnston started res­ toring the boat, "it was in pretty bad shape," he said last year in an interview with the Seafarers LOG. "I had the time and the interest, so I volunteered to get her back in shape. ... I have enjoyed every day that I have spent on her." Two years ago, after finish­ ing extensive research, he wrote a lengthy paper about the vessel's storied past, complete with details of many of the ship's races and owners. The excellent condition of the sailing craft is Brother Johnston's legacy. "You can't even tell it was damaged," he proudly stated after completing the restoration. "With the help of the marina personnel, she is in ship-shape." Brother Johnston was buried at the Seafarers Haven cemetery in Valley Lee, Md., near the Paul Hall Center. Funeral services for Brother Johnston took pli place at Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, Md., near the Paul Hall Center. �•J •••.. '-0' JUNE 1994 $EAFARENSLOG 11 -V' Seafarers Carried Allied War Effort to Normandy Continued from page 3 planes dropped 3,000 tons on shore defenses. The first troops began landing at 6:30 a.m. "I was on a Waterman ship, and we went in the morning," said Padu. "There was a Liberty ship behind us. It hit a mine. When I looked back, all I saw was a big, black cloud. Only one person was saved from that ship." By nightfall, despite thousands of casualties, the five waterbome assault divisions were firmly ashore. Within the next five days, one solid Allied front had been established. Starckx, who also sailed as bosun, remembered the scene as "very active. I was bosun on the Great Isaac, a seagoing tug, and we towed 11 Phoenix units and one block-ship to Normandy. It was a hurry-up operation and we were sailing in a blackout, and we collided with a Liberty ship. For­ tunately, all the damage was above the water line." After the first landings, six weeks of fierce fighting ensued. But it was simply a question of time before the Allies prevailed. Liberty Ships Many Seafarers also took part in a much less-publicized aspect of the Normandy operations. Approximately 1,000 merchant mariners volunteered to sail 32 American ships to the beaches— ships that were scut­ tled to make the emergency breakwater, the "miracle har­ bor" along the Normandy coast, a decoy of sorts. Three SlU-crewed Liberty ships—the Matr W. Ransom, Ben­ jamin Contee and James W. Mar­ shall—among the breakwater fleet. As noted by retired SIU his­ torical director John Bunker, himself a Seafarer during World War n, the fact that the break­ water fleet did not face the an­ ticipated harsh reaction from the Germans "did not detract one whit from the courage of the seamen who volunteered for this extremely dangerous mission." :ii V •S s' • 'v ti-.v ! A-' b'" AP/Wide World Photos The channel waters are black with shipping as reinforcements and supplies are sent ashore for the conquest of the Cherbourg Peninsula. In the aftermath of the in­ goods, never shying from danger. vasion, Seafarers were an integral Abraham Aragones, a retired part of the stipply shuttle between chief steward who sailed the U.K. and Normandy and, throughout the war, summed up the later, to French and Belgian ports. patriotism shown by him and his "There were so many mines, fellow Seafarers when he said, "It but it was a job that had to be was very important to me to serve done," Starckx said. "You know, my country during the war. We my son was bom on May 13,1944 sometimes were easy targets, and it and I left on May 15. I didn't was frightening. But I would do it return until January of 1945. again." Lee de Parlier, another Believe me, no one got much steward department retiree who sleep during those months." One hundred and fifty vessels sailed in several theaters during were assigned to this shuttle duty, World War H, added that in addi­ AP/Wlde Worid Photos which involved substantial risk. tion to commemorating the sucof n Dav and iilrimatelv of With full equipment from landing craft, American assault troops move For example, the SlU-crewed iTSh'c onto a northem beachhead. In the background, the harbor Is filled with Colin Kelly stmck a mine and the entire war effort, this month s sank in the channel during those ceremonies also should honor those who perished during the operations. But at Normandy, just as in war. "I was fortunate to survive, every other mission of World but many Seafarers made the ul­ War II, Seafarers answered their timate sacrifice. We should be country's call and delivered the grateful to all of them." a.® •••li •'.f# AP/Wide World Photos Many types of landing craft are used to shuttle supplies to Normandy beachheads for troops fighting their way inland. This photo was taken four days after D-Day. '••i Photo courtesy of MarAd Standing before a memorial to the more than 1,200 Seafarers who lost their lives to enemy toipedoes and Geman U-boats during WWII, retired Seafarer Al Padu recalls his sailing days under hre. L'stening Hea^ seas lash at the breakwater of merchant ships scuttled a 9 �'[''BBBM _. _ II, ' ' r r'-.,*.J t '• #"• - -,* •'r::\ - .'.I?-'/' 12 SEAFASBRSLOG JUNE 1994 2' -.2^ JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LUG Wm 4-• V.-'v,'-: 13 vv' Barker Delivers 1994 Paul Hall Lecture , J'-rV' A Broad Approach Is Needed te Rebuild U.S. Fleet, Says Respected Ship Operater - • :::a IS WBBMi 'BMSM'"' , I•? !®- #111 ,\v'. •1 tr, .m. '•'• "-• * .,'' '"'• r'^v' I: • •" Chairman of Interlake Steamship Holding Company and principal owner of the Mormac Marine Group, Inc. James R. Barker, urged close to 140 representatives of govemment, the shipping industry, academia and maritime labor to develop comprehensive reforms necessary to build a "stronger and better U.S. merchaht marine." private investment in commercial vessels. Be­ Making govemment part of the solution, not OR THE UNITED STATES to retain a tween 1975 and 1986, the number of oceangoing part of the problem. Govemment relates to the United States-flag commercial merchant roll-on/roll-off ships in the world increased from maritime industry in two ways—^it's both a cus­ fleet beyond the next few years, our leaders 141 to 751. Of these, 35 were U.S.-flag. By 1990, tomer and a mlemaker. However, in performing in Congress, the administration and elsewhere in there were less than 20 U.S. roll-ons, none less these roles, it is important that the one not be used the govemment and the industry itself must start than 10 years "^old. As foreign fleets ^ew to solely for the purposes of the other. The govem­ thinking of economic and policy reforms in a transport millions of vehicles worldwide, the ment as mlemaker must look beyond the govem­ broader context than the next promotional pro­ only growth sector under U.S.-flag was the ment as customer in deciding maritime policy. gram. Failure to develop and implement reforms govemment-owned roll-on fleet. Rich as this that go to the bedrock issues facing the industry Two common misperceptions about maritime country may be, we cannot afford to repeat that today will result in the inevitable disappearance policies hurt the government's ability to formu­ experience for containerships or tankers. A of the United States-flag fleet—first from the late policy in a manner that would encourage a govemment fleet is not the solution. iSKifct world's oceans, then from our coasts, and finally strong, competitive maritime industry in the from our inland waterways. Second, he would say, reform must focus on United States. implementing broad principles, not merely craft­ Anyone who doubts that this sequence of ¥ ing narrow, legalistic fixes. At a minimum, these events is not already under way need only look at "Maritime is... looking for principles should include the following two facts: first, APL's and Sea-Land's applica­ X. equal treatment-^to other tions to re-flag half of the vessels now in their U IJ'I•:V • Government must be part of the solution, domestic transportation modes foreign trade fleets; and second, the not part of the problem. By various es­ administration's proposed revitalization program or to our foreign competitors." timates, as much as 80 percent of the added James R. Barker, the 1994 Paul Hall that is now lithited to a maximum of 52 liner cost of owning and operating a vessel under Memorial lecturer, has been deeply involved vessels. And what happens to the rest? No matter U.S.-flag results from govemment mandates First, not all promotional policies are sub­ in the operation of U.S. shipping companies how these facts play out, the net result will be a not imposed on foreign vessels. Thus, we sidies. Although cabotage and cargo reservation since 1971. much diminished U.S.-flag foreign trade fleet. must look at deregulation in a fashion that statutes are usually characterized as maritime Nor will this process stop with the foreign trade helps, not hurts, the industry. Delivering the 1994 Paul Hall Memorial promotional programs, in fact such laws do no fleet. Those who would "deregulate" maritime Lecture on May 4 in Washington was more than mandate the application of a broad would bring the same result to our coastal and James R. Barker, principal owner and vice range of U.S. labor, employment and personal .. reform must focus on im­ inland waterways. chairman of Mormac Marine Group, Inc. and corporate tax laws and social programs to and chairman of Interlake Steamship Hold­ The question before us is: What must be done plementing broad principles, domestic water transportation generally and to ing Company. to avoid these results? ocean transportation when U.S. taxpayers' dol­ not merely crafting narrow, The Paul Hall Lecture Series memorial­ It is a great privilege for me to be here today lars are being used to finance the cargo or the izes the late president of the Seafarers Inter­ legalistic fixes." to give the Paul Hall Memorial Lecture because transportation. national Union, who served as the always one to ^hom the industry would Paul was By requiring the application of such laws as organization's principal officer front the • We must get **more boats in the water" look for leadership when faced with such a ques­ late '40s to his death in 1980. Hall was the Family Leave Act, social security, personal under U.S.-flag. Increasing the number of tion. Herb Brand's call inviting me here today universally regarded for his effective efforts and corporate federal income tax, and unemploy­ modem vessels that can be operated under brought back many memories of the days that to promote the U.S.-flag shipping industry. ment taxes to maritime transportation, the U.S. U.S.-flag in a cost-effective manner could Herb, Paul and I used to spend together discuss­ Barker is a graduate of Columbia govemment simply says that you cannot hire solve problems across the industry: more ing the problems facing the industry. Despite the University who also holds a masters in busi­ foreign workers to avoid the higher costs of buildings, more repair opportunities for challenges, those were among the happiest days ness administrationfrom the Harvard Busi­ employing American workers to move cargoes shipyards, more jobs for labor and more of my life—not the least because of the oppor­ ness School, He is a principal owner and and acknowledges its own responsi'oility to do revenue-generating assets for operators. tunity they gave me to work with one of the giants director of Meridian Aggregates Company, the same for its own shipments, both domestic of our industry. Thus, as I sat down to prepare this which produces approximately 7 million • We must become cost-competitive. Clearly and foreign. Even though these mandates result talk, I presumed to ask myself, "How would Paul tons of quarry products per yearfor use in the market is there—but to recapture some of in higher rates for U.S. vessels, they are not the construction and railroad industries. approach trying to build a stronger and better the 96 percent of U.S. trade that now moves subsidies. On the cabotage side, they simply en­ Prior to its purchase by Mormac Marine U.S. merchant marine at a time when the future in foreign bottoms, U.S. vessels must be costsure that water transportation must be provided Group, Barker served as chairman of the of the U.S.-flag fleet is truly in doubt?" competitive. Efforts to eliminate unfair and board and chief executive officer of Moore on the same basis as domestic air, rail or highway Here's what I think Paul would have said. burdensome regulatory, tax and operating re­ McCormack Resources, a position he held transportation—all must employ American labor First, we all understand the benefit of having a quirements must be pursued with vigor. Much from the time he joined the company in 7977. and pay U.S. taxes. In the preference area, such strong and competitive U.S.-flag merchant like Detroit, much like the steel industry, we Before joining Moore McCormack, he rates merely reimburse the U.S. operator who, marine and maritime industry, both in terms of must get competitive and that's was executive vice president of Temple under U.S. law, is responsible for bearing the economics and for national defense. No one has Barker and Shane, a management consult­ management's job. To stimulate private in­ direct costs of those laws—costs not imposed on ever refuted the basic proposition that a commer­ ing firm he co-founded in 1969. vestment in the maritime industry, the in­ their foreign competitors. cial fleet of militarily-used vessels that pays most The firit Paul Hall Memorial Lecture dustry must be free to realize the economic of its own way in peacetime yet is available to the The second misperception is that maritime is was delivered in 1987. The series, part of benefits that flow from advances in technol­ govemment to meet its needs for economic and somehow looking for special treatment. In fact, the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the ogy. national defense shipping in times of war or we simply are looking for equal treatment—to University of Southern California, honors national emergency is the most cost-effective other domestic transportation modes or to our distinguished contributors to marine • We must make maritime an all-inclusive means of providing that shipping. Many in this transportation by providing a public forum game. Balkanization has been as unfortunate foreign competitors. Unlike those who would for their thoughts in the form of an annual town may assume otherwise, but none can prove for the industry as the tragic events now oc­ eliminate the Jones Act, we don't believe that lecture. it. The govemment has and is spending billions curring in the former Yugoslavia have been cargo moving by barge from Memphis to New The endowment was established by of dollars just to address its need for reliable for the peoples of that region. Overemphasis Orleans should be exempt from U.S. employ­ friends and associates in organized labor access to roll-on/roll-off vessels for military on short-term, narrow interests is as bad for ment laws. By the same measure, if such an and the marine industry shortly after SIU needs, and hundreds of millions annually to maritime as it is bad for any other sector that exemption is deemed good for maritime, why not President Paul Hall died in 1980. maintain those vessels. must compete in the global economy. Even other modes? Similarly, we are looking for equal The title of Barker's lecture is "Are Ifou operators under cabotage laws are subject to Even as the world commercial market in rollregulatory treatment with foreign vessels using the Kind of Leader the Industry Needs?". the pressures of international economics. on/roll-off vessels grew exponentially, the U.S. ports. It makes no sense to impose one set The full text of his address appears on these United States govemment abandoned the promo­ of standards on U.S. vessels that move 4 percent Let me briefly address each of these principles two pages. tional programs that served as the catalyst for of our cargo while allowing foreign vessels that in turn. F v. •t-'-.^, ,- .,-> •>:r.'";^"-":> "v-- I ,. J.•>, "Sy '»iv.i,,i:i-,rr.^,...''"" • " "• ' • move 96 percent of our cargo to operate under different, less costly standards. U.S. and foreign vessels serving U.S. ports should be built, operated and maintained to the same standards. If the U.S. seeks a more restrictive standard, the solution should be to pursue that standard through international regulation applicable to all vessels calling at U.S. ports, not to unfairly bur­ den only U.S. vessels calling at those ports. The same applies in the area of tax policy. Why should American maritime companies operating foreign subsidiaries be subject to dif­ ferent tax policies than other U.S. companies with foreign operations? The answer is they shouldn't, but they now are. My second principle for guiding maritime reform is that the bottom line for reform must be the simple proposition of getting more "boats in the water" under U.S.-flag. Consider this—if the U.S.-flag foreign trade fleet were to recapture its 1970 share of liner trade and 1970 share of bulk trade by the year 2000, there would be roughly twice as many vessels in that fleet as at present: roughly 90 new Uners, 9 new dry bulkers and 45 tankers. The goal of maritipie reform should be getting those "boats in the water." For too long, the industiy has focused solely on how to maximize our return from a single hull with insufficient attention being paid to gaining by increasing the number of vessels. Technologically, the U.S. has always been at the forefront—for example; our cargo moved per deadweight ton has increased 58 percent over the last 25 years. However, from an industiy perspective, that strategy has not even allowed us to maintain the status quo in terms of market share. Nowhere is the operation of this principle better illustrated than in the area of manning and crew wages. The emphasis decreasing crew costs in a single hull creates a zero sum game for the operator and for labor—to preserve wages and jobs, labor is put in a position of opposing man­ ning and wage reforms. In comparison, in an environment in which the number of vessels is increasing, labor becomes a partner with the operator in addressing crew costs—30 jobs on two ships at a decent wage is better for all con­ cerned than 20 jobs on one ship with wages pushed to unreasonable amounts to providing a living wage for two or more seafarers for a single billet. To its credit, maritime labor has an­ nounced its willingness to be an effective par­ ticipant in this process. In sum, true reform means any measure that contributes to increasing the number of vessels in the fleet. Measures that merely preserve exist­ ing numbers or stem the hemorrhage may be necessary short-term "band-aids" but they should not be confused with true reform. adds to the cost of doing business with no in­ crease in safety, environmental protection or other benefit. Why should the Coast Guard reinspect what we pay the classification societies to inspect? Why not let the Coast Guard inspect the inspectors, not the operators? Why can't we build our ships to international requirements— they're safe enough for 94 out of every 100 vessels entering a U.S. port! Why penalize U.S. operators for obtaining vessel repairs from the most economic source? Unique U.S. tax policies for maritime and requirements like the ad valorem duty on foreign repairs add almost a million dollars a year to the economic "cost" of U.S. operation. Industrywide, our productivity gains have been impressive: more cargo moved by fewer ships and less manpower; cargo carried per crewmember up 860 percent; and cargo delivered per ton of fuel burned more than doubled. But the benefits of those gains cannot be stolen from the industry by hostile tax and regulatory policies. Another area where govemment regulatory reform is needed to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. merchant marine is that of tort reform. The tort-based system of compensating for in­ juries in the maritime workplace is one of the largest single contributors to the added costs of operating under U.S.-flag. The million dollar plus settlements that are not untypical in this area are not far removed from the entire cost of operat­ ing a fully-crewed foreign-flag vessel for a year. Lastly, maritime must become an inclusive, not an exclusionary game. 1 must admit that our opponents are correct to the extent that many of the maritime programs that this country has pur­ sued over the past decades have served to divide and weaken the industry. Nothing better charac­ terizes the state of the maritime industry than its narrow focus on preserving promotional programs that benefit specific segments as op­ posed to pursuing broader interests that would benefit the industry as a whole. For example, 17 of the 36 pages of the administration's new maritime revitalization program are dedicated to ensuring that existing operators in the non-con­ tiguous domestic trades are protected from "un­ fair" competition by "subsidized" vessels. As the government's ability to fund support programs diminishes across the board, this com­ petition becomes more intense and more divisive. Thus, shipbuilders' representatives on the merchant marine subcommittee have an­ nounced that they would not support the administration's proposed maritime security pro­ gram for liner operators unless funding were provided for the series transition program for shipyards. And with all due respect to my many friends on the legal and trade association sides of our industry, the only people who benefit from this constant pressure to protect segments of the industry are Washington lawyers and repre­ sentatives. Over time, such competition hurts the industry as a whole. . V "Ours is a global industry, and it is in the international marketplace that we must be­ come cost competitive!" Nor can the industry continue to think of itself in narrow terms grounded in government programs or policies. The domestic tanker in­ dustry on the East and Gulf Coasts is an example of how international economics penetrates even so-called "protected" trades. U.S.-refined products are not exported from the Gulf, while the same products refined in the Caribbean are imported in the Northeast. All on foreign-flag vessels because that arrangement has an economic advantage over direct shipments using U.S.-flag vessels. Ours is a global industry, and it is in the international marketplace that we must become cost competitive! Paul Hall was a leader in this industry. As 1 look over this room today, 1 am certain that there are other Paul Halls out there. For example, there is Mike Sacco who last fall called the industry together to remind us that if we did not pull together in the coming fight, the industry in the United States was surely doomed to extinction. But we need more leaders like Mike if we are to prevail in the coming months. From the perspec­ tive of the industry as a whole, what has been accomplished since last September's meeting pales in comparison to what remains to be done. Those opposed to a continued active role by the United States govemment in encouraging the development and maintenance of a strong and competitive maritime industry in the United States for whatever reason know that this in­ dustry is vulnerable. The vast majority of the American people have never seen nor set foot on an American-flag vessel. Few understand what the industry means to this country and our ability to be an economic and military sea power in the world of the 21st century. In the coming months, we must get our side of Ae story to the American people and to their elected representatives in Congress and in the administration. T-'M' •. Sr. • ::#l# "U.S. and foreign vessels serv­ ing U.S. ports should be built, operated and maintained to the same standards." .. the bottom line for reform must be the simple proposition of getting more 'boats in the water' under U.S.-flag. 99 However, to get the ships, ypu have to get the cargoes, and to get the cargoes you have to be cost-competitive. Burdensome regulations and tax policies are robbing the industry of the economic benefits of advances in technology. Historically, radio officers have played a major role in ensuring the safety of those who sailed the world's oceans. But when satellites and com­ puters can more effectively monitor distress fre­ quencies and anyone who can operate a telephone can communicate worldwide from a vessel at sea, we cannot afford a couple of hundred thousand dollars a year to keep someone on board each ship "just in case." Think of it—the radio officer alone eats up 10 percent of what the administration has proposed as an annual pay­ ment of a liner vessel! But don't think me biased against radio of­ ficers. I'm biased against every unnecessary cost to operate a vessel under U.S.-flag that simply Now is the time for the Paul Hall in all of us to step to the fore. As an industry, we need leadership as we have never needed it in the past. And 1 am not talking only about industry giants. 1 am talking about everyone in this room and those in the industry not here with us today. As we engage in maritime issues over the coming months, look to your own position on each issue and test it against the principles I've outlined above: • If it envisions a role of the govemment, does it make the govemment part of the solution? • If put in place, would it increase the "number of boats in the water?" • ' Does it encourage broader participation under U.S.-flag? An etching in glass of Paul Hall is presented to Paul Hall lecturer Barker by Dr. Robert Friedman (left), director of the USC SeaGrant Program, from which the lecture series is administered. If the answer is yes to each of these questions, then you are the kind of leader this industry needs;— 4I ^ I' - �14 JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Sugar Islander Delivers Food to War-Ravaged African Nation Seafarers aboard the Sugar Islander helped support humanitarian efforts led by the World Food Program of Rome, Italy when the Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) vessel delivered 20,000 metric tons of com to the destitute country of Angola, on Africa's west coast. "It was a very long and hard trip but we got the job done. The entire trip took a total of 70 days, and 34 of those days were spent off-loading," AB Arthur "Jr." Machado told the Seafarers LOG. The crew began loading the number two yellow corn on March 7 in the vessel's home port of New Orleans. On March 8, the crew finished loading and set sail for the African nation. The Sugar Islander arrived in the Angolan port of Lobito on March 29 and remained docked until April 21 when the last of the cargo was off-loaded. "It was a long trip and unloading was difficult at times. But we had a great crew and we all workeid hard to get the job done as best as we could," noted Machado. PGM Port Captain Harry Nilsen, who met the ship in Lobito, noted, "Once in port, half the cargo was discharged onto another ship while the other half was discharged at the dock. It was done this way so that it could be transported easily to distribution centers in the interior of the country where the highest need existed." He explained that the portion of­ floaded onto another vessel sailed to Luanda, north of Lobito. Machado added that one reason why off-loading took so long is that crewmembers were allowed to work only be­ tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. due to restrictions enforced by Angola port representatives. "We also had trouble with the evacuators that were used to pump the com to the dock. Because of the massive amount of cargo, they kept breaking down, and it took time to fix them before we could start again," said Machado. Crew Cookouts To keep morale high during the lengthy stay, crewmembers began or­ ganizing Sunday barbecues on the fantail of the ship. "The crew was excellent. Because they were there for an extended period of time and there wasn't much to do ashore, they stayed on board for most of the time. The food prepared by the steward depart­ ment was incredible and the cookouts were outstanding and enjoyed by all," noted Nilsen, who also stayed aboard the vessel while it docked in Lobito. Machado noted that Chief Cook Kim Gardner and the galley gang members prepared wonderful salads and desserts to accompany the various barbecue items. "Bosun Steve Thompson and the The Sugar Islander was the first American ship to dock in the port of Lobito in 16 years. Language Barrier "One of the hardest aspects of the trip was that no one in port spoke any English. Everyone spoke Portuguese," said Machado. Angola is the second largest coun^ in Africa south of the Sahara. Officii estimates say the population is about 8.9 million people, with 29 percent of the population living in urbanized areas. Pre­ viously, about 80 percent of the popula­ tion lived in mral areas. Much of the influx into the cities can be traced to a civil war, which caused hundreds of deck gang kept the ship in excellent thousands to seek shelter in iirban areas. condition while in port which is not About 50 percent of the urban population always easy when that large amount of is believed to be destitute. cargo is being unloaded on a daily "People were very poor and condi­ basis," he said. tions were bad. Everything in the area we Nilsen stated that the weather was ex­ were in was in a state of decay. The city ceptional while the ship was in port even itself has an outside shell that appears as though it was during Lobito's "rainy if things used to be nice but has not been season.'^ Machado added that ap­ cared for or kept up for some time," said proximately 10 inches of rain fall per Nilsen. "We saw some bad conditions, but we year, and during their stay in the African port there were five rain showers that did not see the actual starving people. Where the cargo was most desperately lasted a maximum of one hour each. Relaxing on deck following the ship's bar­ becue are (from left standing) Third Mate Jack Hanley, AB Stanley Darranda, Deck Cadet Brian Olsen, Captain James Nolen and Peck Cadet Cfiris Walsh. Sitting, from left, are Second Assistant Engineer Chuck Benson, QMED Claudio Mazzaro and Chief Engineer Bill Davidson. needed we did not visit," the PGM repre­ sentative added. Angola once exported coffee, cotton sugarcane, bananas, citrus fruit and com but the war disrapted agricultural produc­ tion. Some provinces, once the breadbas­ ket of the nation, are now able to provide less than half the country's food needs Angola is rich in mineral resources such as oil, diamonds and iron ore. Nearly al mining, except oil production in a smal area, was brought to an end by the war, which destroyed the infrastructure. "Be­ cause of the state of poverty, we were very proud to assist," Machado recalled. The SMgnr/s/anJer used tocarry sugar from Hawaii to California for refining for C and H Sugar. 'Protecting' the Crew Still remaining aboard the vessel "to protect crewmembers" is a statue of Hawaiian tiki god. King Kamahaalii. The statue was presented to the ship at launching ceremonies on August 26,1972 in Seattle as a token of eteinal best wishes for favorable seas and happy sailing. Proclaimed as the god of the Sea and protector of sailors, he remains perched on the bridge to protect and guard the Sugar Islander and all who sail on her. The Hawaiian "Tiki God," which still stands guard in the wheelhouse of the SugarIslander, was donated to the vessel by the people of Hawaii at the ship's launching ceremonies in Seattle, Wash, in August 1972. Its®' il' At'l!' ' 1. < AB Arthur Machado (left), Steward/Baker Rickie Juzang and AB Phil Desmarteau pose for a photo on the fantail of the ship. Enjoying the food and weather aboard ship are, from left, AB Greg Jenkins (standing) Chief Cook Kim Gardner, Wiper Warren Moore and Bosun Steve Thompson. '.v-V? �JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea July s August 1994 Mmtiership Uee^ngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 33 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 5 Norfolk 12 Mobile 14 New Orleans 29 Jacksonville 21 San Francisco 31 Wilmington 12 Seattle 25 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 11 Houston 28 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 2 Algonac 0 Totals 231 Port New York 17 jPhiladelphia 2 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 9 8 Mobile New Orleans 13 Jacksonville 14 San Francisco 17 8 Wilmington 14 Seattle Puerto RicO 2 2 Honolulu 13 Houston & St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 123 Totals Port 18 NewYork Philadelphia ,4 3 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 6 Mobile New Orleans 4 Jacksonville 19 San Francisco 33 Wilmington 13 19 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 11 Honolulu 14 Houston 0 St. Louis 3 Piney Point 0 Algonac 161 Totals Port 19 NewYork 0 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 3 Mobile New Orleans 8 2 Jacksonville San Francisco 14 6 Wilmington 7 Seattle 8 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 4 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 79 Totals Totals Ail Departments 594 29 5 5 16 19 23 20 . 17 29 1 10 mil • \.im-i"K, 0 241 w 2 m 11 11 21 13 8 10 mm TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 7 21 22 3 • • 10 2 5 4 1 4 0 5. 6 0 ••'1 . 5 8 19 2 7 4 12 16 0 2 5 13 26 2 9 r -17 io 2 10 22 0 0 10 14 Kimiim 5 4o''Km 12 I': 15 •/: 8 4 25 4 29 5 1 5 0 3 5 3 8 13 5• 10 13 22 |4';: 9 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 m't 1 • 1 0 0 / • 0 0 0 87 225 27 54 160 ENGINE DEPARTMENT • X, 0 1 4 0 1 2^ 1 2 0 8 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 398 54 13 5 27 26 39 37 41 30 39 3 26 52 4 18 0 414 10 4 1 5 5 13 6 1 8 7 2 17 17 0 2 0 98 ' Kmm 3 1 2 6 0 4 6 :u.:i: 12 3 ; 3 1 11 9 14 13 6 15 1 4 2 1 10 0 1 0 159 10 0 0 0 104 116 21 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 , 5 iKmm. ^34 14 9 _ X, 1 2 0 2 3 1 • ••• 5 0 2 2 12 5 0 1 6 9 10 5 1 1 2 6 13 5 0 8 0 4 : 22 5 .: 1 11 3 70 6 0 24 -ll 9 0 3 14 1 32 7 2 5 14 1 6 6 1 2 1 2 28 2 1 4 0 5 23 15' 3 mi lifp 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 1 mil 0 0 0 0 0 0 285 66 111 67 6 13 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 29 0 -I' , 37 5 14 0 0 1 1 1 :• 3 1 0 0 0 3 3 6 0 4 20 1 4 4 0 0 9 1 1 19 0 1 15 2 5 • 3 0 3 11 ; 1 9 r 31 0 2 11 7 . 11 • • 0' 0 7 2 KilA 11 0 8 15 10 7 12 0 1 3 5 2 15 0 9 8 3 42 3 0 1 6 11 3 0 0 •/.; 0 0 0't 0 0 1 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 0 32 167 45 103 fm 6 3 9 8 8 4 2 1 10 7 0 imiimbi} 0 85 43 2 11 19 12 21 19 19 19 23 3 39 14 1 16 1 262 747 0 46 11 10 19 12 11 6 7 0 21 1 2 0 3 1 0 2 3 2 1 1 13 0 15 0 144 0 0 0 30 74 6 10 31 27 44 31 24 30 30 5 95 28 7 5 6 2 17 13 9 8 8 5 128 9 0 3 0 248 18 3 • mi Km. 'm rm m'm imm 196 420 575 86 193 Piney Point Tuesday: July 5*; Monday, August 8 changed by Independence Day holiday 'Km:.- ' 56 1 6 20 20 53 3» 52 37 37 19 11 45 0 1,061 34 19 2 462 1,333 IS v.- • New York Tuesday: July 5, August 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 6, August 10 Baltimore Thursday: July 7, August 11 Norfolk Thursday: July 7, August 11 Jacksonville Thursday: July 7, August 11 Algonac Friday: July 8, August 12 Houston . r' Monday: July 11, August 15 New Orleans Tuesday: July 12, August 16 Mobile , IWednesday: July 13, August 17 San Francisco Thursday: July 14, August 18 Wilmington Monday: July 18; Tuesday, August 23 changed by Paul Hall Birthday holiday m'-r ;!• 4 Seattle Friday: July 22, August 26 San Juan : Thursday: July 7, August 11 ' St Louis W^§li Friday: July 15, August 19 Honolulu Friday: July 15, August 19 Duluth Wednesday; July 13, August 17 Jersey City Wednesday: July 20, August 24 New Bedford Tuesday; July 19, August 23 Each port's meeVng starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JUANGILBERTO TORRES-GONZALEZ Please write your sister, Gloria Torres-Gon­ zalez, at 280 H Street, Apt. 6F, Chula Vista, CA 91910; or telephone collect at (619) 422-8165. m-' ''M' •K0-. • M. •* FREDERICK SANDERSON Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Frederick Sanderson is requested to contact his cousin, Eleanor Manly Stinson, at 729 Dogtown Road, Clarksburg, Ohio 43115; telephone (614) 3355327. ' mm- M:' I '' f 4 422 * Total Registered means me numner or men wno aeiuiuiy icgi^icicu lui aiuppiug ai mw pwti Kil I ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1^74 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^74 jobs shipped, 420jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fUled by and "C seniority people. From Aprill6 to May 15,1994, a total of 193 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip reUef pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 20,904 jobs have been shipped. .•K9'- w^-i' ^ �JUNE 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory • Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice Presictent Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice FTesitfent Government ServioKS JackCaflTey Vice President Atl^tic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCoi Vice President 'oast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) s^p-oevs ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, ra 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY Jersey MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA • /i' V ^ =? .„ i " "•i'; ; 'i Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point. MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stopl6V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ^ APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ID Port Algo Port Algonac 0 9 9 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups aassCL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 5 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT f 0 r • 0V ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 48 14 0 11 0 0 112 * '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 V-5 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters APRIL 16 - MAY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast t^es & Inland Wa^ West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wateii West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Watersl West Coast Totals Totals All Departments Mm 3 0 0 1 I 57 0 64 k':W 0 6 I# '''W 18 0 4 0 0 ' '""O 0 0 '0 5 7 117 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ' Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassA Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 7 2 ^ 23 ' 28 60 1 14 ENGINE DEPARTMENT : 1 0 0 0 0 3 n 8 0 10 0 10 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Q v:;.- ' 0 0 0 2 0 2 12 17 146 1 6 0 9 15 10 105 * "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. SIUBUULETIM PAY VOUCHERS NEEDED WITH SOME VACATION APPLICATIONS COAST GUARD ISSUES ^ V OCEAN SERVICE SEEKS ^ UPDATED PHOTOS OF _ ALERT FOR PORTS AND COASTLINES ALIEN SMUGGLING The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with the International Maritime Or­ ganization, is asking merchant mariners to help avoid tragedies at sea by report­ ing vessels suspected of smuggling un­ documented aliens. The federal agency has released two profiles of vessels that have been in­ volved in many of the reported inci­ dents. The profiles include general ocean-going dry cargo vessels that are 150 to 500 feet in length and formerhi^ seas drift net vessels (80 to 150 feet in length) with a superstructure amidships, rigging or heavy fishing gear aft and possibly a well deck forward. Typical crew size for the profiled vessels is less ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ^ than 25. Any vessel not designed for passenger travel but with an unusually MEMBERSHIP MEETING large number of persons on board should SET be reported. A general informational membership Crewmembers who witness a potenmeeting for SIU boatmen who live tial alien smuggling situation should and/or work around the Port Arthur, report the incident, following the ship- J Texas area will be held on Wednesday, f board communication procedures. July 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ramada Iim on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. For more information, contact the Houston SIU hall. Seafarers who have sailed aboard military vessels operated by Bay Ship­ ping Management and U.S. Marine Management, Inc. should provide copies of their pay vouchers when filing for vacation benefits related to employ­ ment with these companies. U.S. Coast Guard discharges from these firms do not show exact dates of employment, so the pay vouchers must be submitted as well. Applications submitted without copies of pay vouchers will be held in a pending status until the proper verifica­ tion is received. •. . The Defense Mapping Agency is seeking recent photographs of ports and coastlines from around the world, for publication in upcoming editions of Sailing Directions. The photos can be either color or black and white. Of particular interest are photographs of landfall aspects, port ap­ proaches, channel entrances and turns, major navigational aids, points, capes, landmarks and other views that would assist navigators. Photos should be taken from seaward and close enough that principal landmarks can be identified. The prints should contain notes which describe the position of the camerahy coordinates or true bearing and distance from charted object, identify the navigational aids or landmarks photographed (black and white shots should include the colors) and the date and time shot as well as any other information that may be useful. If possible, two copies of each photograph should be included. The prints should be sent to Sailing Direc­ tions, Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center, Beth^da, MD 20816. �•;^4- •• JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 19 members of the Seafarers who have retired after many years of sailing on the world's seaways. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division while four each sailed in the inland and Great Lakes divisions and one in the Atlantic Fishermen's division. Brother Pablo Lopez com­ pleted the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Of all the union brothers signing off this month. Brother Lopez was in the SIU the longest— having become a member in 1951 in the port of New York. Of the retiring Seafarers, nine served in the U.S. military: five in the Army and two each in the Marine Corps and Navy. Short biographical accounts of Brother Lopez and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA JOSEPH COLLINS, 46, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he sailed in all three departmentbut mainly in the engineroomthroughout his seafaring career. Brother Collins resides in Mobile. ALBARO HERNAN­ DEZ, 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department.^ Brother Hernandez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He calls Corpus Christi, Texas home. GREATLAKES To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Weil Done Each month in the Seafarers LOQ^e names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with summaries ofthqir maritime careers. These men and women 4 have served the industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. DOUGLAS McLEOD, 59,joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Bom in Lucedale, Miss., he sailed in the engine department. Brother McLeod served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. He lives in De Funiak Springs, Fla. PABLO PACHECO, 65, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Ponce, P.R., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Pacheco upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He retired to Mercedita, P.R. ALFREDO PANICO, 64, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Italy, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Panico resides in Jack­ sonville, Ra. DONALD PACCIO, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1963 following his graduation from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. A New York native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Paccio upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1958. Brother Paccio calls Long Island, N.Y. home. LAWRENCE STOGNER, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Long Beach, Calif., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Stogner served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1955. He calls Tacoma, Wash. home. INLAND WILLIAM GREER SR., 62, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Frisco City, Ala., he most recent­ ly sailed as a pilot. Boatman 'X 17 Greer upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. He resides in Lacombe, La. ELBERT DAVIS, 66, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A Green­ ville, N.C. ' native, he worked his way up a boatman's career path, retiring as a captain. Boatman Davis retired to Nash­ ville, N.C. DAVID JONES, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of New­ port News, Va., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Jones served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He calls Chesapeake, Va. home. KAID ALGALHAM, 52, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Arabia, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Algalham upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1979. He calls Detroit home. BERNARD BYRNE, 62, joined the union in 1961 in his native Chicago. Brother Byrne sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Brother Byrne resides in Parkridge, 111. DANIEL HULL, 64, joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Alpena, Mich. Brother Hull sailed in the deck department. He still calls Alpena home. i'( "• ' ••••"I. • >•; WILLIAM TRUAX, 57, joined the union in 1967 in Uie port of Detroit. A Toledo, Ohio native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Truax served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1963. He retir^ to Maumee, Ohio. JOHN SCOTT, 62, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Tan­ ATLANTIC FISHERMEN gier, Va., he sailed as a JAMES INTERRANTE, 63, tankerman. Boatman Scott joined the Seafarers in 1966 in served in the U.S. Navy from his native Gloucester, Mass. 1951 to 1971. He retired to Onan- Brother Interrante continues to cock, Va. live in Gloucester. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ NICK stitution requires a detailed audit by HUTCHINS, public accountants every certified 63, joined year, which is to be submitted to the the union in membo^hip by the secretary-treasurer. 1969 in the A yearly finance committee of rankport of Bal­ timore. A na­ and-file members, elected by the membership, each yearexamines the tive of the Philippine Is­ finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommen­ lands, he sailed in the engine dations. Members of this committee department. Brother Hutchins may make dissenting reports, Sunnyvale, Calif. lives in specific recommendations and separate findings. PABLO TRUST FUNDS. All tmst funds LOPEZ, 71, of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and joined the Inland Waters District are ad­ Seafarers in ministered in accordance with the 1951 in the provisions of various trust fund port of New agreements. All these agreements York. Bom specify that the trustees in charge of in the Philip­ these funds shall equally consist of pines, he union and management repre­ graduated from the steward recer­ sentatives and their alternates. All tification program at Piney Point expenditures and disbursements of in 1982. Brother Lopez retired to trust funds are made only upon ap­ Seattle. proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the DONALD various trust funds. McFARSHIPPING RIGHTS. A LAND, 65, member's shipping rights and joined the seniority are protected exclusively SIU in 1975 in the port of by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get Yokohama, to know their shipping rights. Copies Japan. A of these contracts are posted and Seattle na­ available in all union halls. If memtive, he sailed in the deck depart­ )ers believe there have been viola­ ment. Brother McFarland served tions of their shipping or seniority in the U.S. Army from 1951 to rights as contained in the conU-acts 1953. He resides in Lynnwood, t)etween the union and the Wash. employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions undo- 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 propo' manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or otho" union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained fixrm publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refiained fi'om publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membership action at the September 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 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 sup­ plying a receipt, or if a mepiber is required to m^e a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should nothave been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All mem­ bers should obtain copies of this coristitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting todeprive him or her of any constiUitional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. TTiese rightsare clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that heor she is detued theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — •» 3 ^ nfv/'iy V--' SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or reCeived because of force, job discrimination, fmancid reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of acr cess to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad­ dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. -a-. ,• > - .ff' • •; %-• • vyiW ..1: "'-• f • T'- f• , . ,• oi-f J _ •• �V 18 JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG rr—t Final Departures DEEP SEA RIVERSLY BROWN Pensioner Riversly Brown, 85, passed away April 20. , Bom in Puerto Rico, hejoined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Brown sailed in the steward department. He retired in July 1974. SAMUEL CARTER Samuel Carter^ 45, died April 16. A native of Philadel­ phia, he joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the steward and engine depart­ ments. Brother Carter upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1986. Chicago, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Cos­ siboin sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Cossiboin served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1939 to 1951. He began receiving his pension in October 1982. JAMES COYLE Pensioner James Coyle, 82, passed away March 4. He joined the union in 1956 in his native New Orleans. Brother Coyle sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Coyle retired in April 1983. JACK CRAFT Pensioner Jack Craft, 67, died April 21. Bom in Ft. Worth, Texas, he MICHAEL CASSIDY joined the Michael CasSeafarers in sidy, 67, 1958 in the port of New York. passed away Brother Craft sailed in the April 14. steward department. He served Bom in in the U.S. Marine Corps from Flushing, 1942 to 1944. Brother Craft N.Y., he began receiving his pension in joined the March 1983. union in 1958 in the port of Jackson­ DAVID EBY ville, Fla. Brother Cassidy Pensioner sailed in the deck department. David Eby, He served in the U.S. Navy 81, passed from 1944 to 1946. iaway April MARION CIAGLO 21. A Maryland Pensioner native, he Marion joined the Ciaglo,71, SIU in 1968 died April 6. in the port of Baltimore. A Col­ Brother Eby sailed in the chester, steward department. He served Conn, na­ in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to tive, he 1945. Brother Eby retired in joined the January 1985. Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Ciaglo HERBERTFENTRESS sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy Pensioner from 1942 to 1945. Brother Herbert Ciaglo began receiving his pen­ Fentress, 80, sion in 1988. died March 13. He TOMMY COPELAND joined the Pensioner union in Tommy 1962 in his Copeland, native Nor­ 62, passed folk, Va. Brother Fentress away sailed in the engine department. November He began receiving his pension 15. Bom in in November 1978. Detroit, he joined the GEORGE FORREST Marine Pensioner Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in George For­ the port of San Francisco, rest, 72, before that union merged with passed away the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ March 29. land Waters District Bom in (AGLIWD). Brother Copeland Beltsville, served in the U.S. Coast Guard Md., he from 1941 to 1945. He retired joined the in August 1986. Seafarers in ROBERT COSSIBOIN 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Forrest sailed in the . Pensioner Robert Cossiboin, deck department. He served in 74, died April 8. A native of f. ^ r—5!^ >' , -1- 1944 in the port of Baltimore, Brother Lachapell sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1985. deberg School to upgrade in 1985. He last sailed aboard the Scan, an Amsea vessel. DONALD FROUNFELTER DENIS MCGUINNESS Pensioner Denis McDonald Guinness, Frounfelter, 60, died 72, died April 21. A March 27. A New York South native, he Dakota na­ joined the tive, he Seafarers in joined the 1989 in the SIU in 1966 in the port of Seat­ port of Jacksonville, Fla. tle. Brother Frounfelter sailed Brother McGuinness sailed in in the steward department. He the deck department. He served in the U.S. Air Force upgraded at the Lundeberg from 1942 to 1963. Brother School in 1990. Brother Mc­ Frounfelter began receiving his Guinness last sailed aboard the pension in June 1991. Raleigh Bay. CHARLES GILL ERNEST PETERSON Pensioner Charles Gill, 73, Emest Peterson, 49, died April passed away March 15. He 8. A native of Washington, he joined the union in 1944 in his joined the SIU in 1992 in the native Boston. Brother Gill port of San Francisco. Brother sailed in the steward depart­ Peterson sailed in the deck ment. He upgraded at the Lun­ department. He last sailed deberg School in 1970. Brother aboard the USNS Wyman. Gill retired in August 1979. ANDRES YGAMA Pensioner Andres Ygama, 76, died April 1 A native of the Philip­ pines, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Ygama sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in Decem ber 1982. the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1946. He retired in August 1986. CYRIL GRAB Pensioner Cyril Grab, 76, died March 31. He joined the Seafarers in his native New Or­ leans in 1958. Brother Grab sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Grab served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in October 1983. RAYMOND MEJIA Pensioner Raymond Mejia,71, passed away April 2. Bom in Hon­ duras, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1958 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., }efore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Mejia retired in December 1993. SAMUEL SMITH Pensioner RUTH JONES Samuel Pensioner Smith, 77, Ruth Jones, passed away 82, passed Febmary 17. away Bom in Buf­ Febmary 25. falo, N.Y., Bom in Con­ hejoined cord, N.H., the union in shejoined 954 in the port of San Francis­ the Marine co. Brother Smith sailed in the Cooks and Stewards in San steward department. He began Francisco, before that union receiving his pension in merged with the AGLIWD. ebmary 1989. Sister Jones retired in Febmary 1975. HARLES VANVOORHEES Pensioner PATRICK KEY Charles VanPensioner voorhees, Patrick Key, 75, died 76, died March 31. A March 17. A Wisconsin native of the native, he Panama signed on Canal Zone, with the he joined Seafarers in 1963 in the port of the SIU in Seattle. Brother Vanvoorhees 1967 in the port of New York. successfully completed the Brother Key sailed in the en­ )osun recertification courses at gine department. He retired in le Lundeberg School in 1983. May 1983. Je served in the U.S. Navy Tom 1941 to 1945. Brother LAWRENCE LACHAPELL Vanvoorhees retired in Decem­ Pensioner ber 1984. Lawrence MERCERS WATKINS Lachapell, 68, passed vlercers Watkins, 35, passed away March away December 31,1993. Bom 20. Bom in in Mobile, Ala., he graduated Wisconsin, Tom the trainee program at hejoined iney Point in 1978. Brother the union in Watkins retumed to the Lun­ SS; INLAND FRANCIS MILLIN Pensioner Francis Millin, 69, died March 27. He signed on with the union in 1963 in his na tive Chicago. Boatman Millin sailed in the engine department. He also sailed in the deck department in the Great Lakes division. Boatman Millin served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in June 1986. WILLIAM CARNEY Pensioner William Car­ ney, 72, passed away April 13. The Pennsyl­ vania native joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Camey retired as a tankeiman. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Camey retired in August 1984. GREAT LAKES NELSON SPRINKETT Pensioner Nelson Sprinkett, 73, passed away April 2. Bom in Soo, Mich., hejoined the SIU in 973 in the port of Buffalo, Y. Brother Sprinkett sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1984. RAILROAD MARINE RNESTHUGATE Pensioner Emest Hugate, 91, died April 25. A native of Mathews County, Va., hejoined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Hugate sailed in the deck department, le began receiving his pension in Febmary 1968. �•i•••J. • . ; •l.:„ JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG aHempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space iimitadons, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviemd by the union's contract depart­ ment. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG forpublir^tion. 5f:|:" • PFC JAMES ANDERSON (Maersk Lines), January 19— Chairman T. Anderson, Secretary H. Wildermuth, Deck Delegate Wayne Green, Engine Delegate Donald Lumpkins, Steward Delegate Earl Castain. Chairman praised steward department on good food and clean ship. Educa­ tional director recommended all members take advantage of upgrad ing opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman Steamship), January 9—Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Robert Bright, Mucational Direc­ tor William Thomas, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Charles Grogan, Steward Delegate John Foster. Chairman discussed new contract with crewmembers. Educational director advised members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reminded crew to be quiet in pas­ sageways. Next port: Suez, Egypt. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Osprey Shipping), February 20— Chairman V. Huelett, Secretary D.K. Goggins, Educational Direc­ tor Robert McDonald, Deck Delegate C. Patterson. Secretary requested patrolman meet vessel in next port. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers gave special vote of thanks to Steward/Baker Goggins, Chief Cook Robert Wright andSA MIgdalia Ortiz for great food and keeping ship clean. ULTRAMAX(Seam, Inc.), February 27—Chairman Edmund Brand, Secretary J. Thacher, Deck Delegate Daniel Gaylor, En­ gine Delegate Steven Boleware Steward Delegate Tookie Davalie. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crewmembers requested new mattresses. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for job well done. Crew reported mail not reaching ship in timely manner. AMERICAN FALCON(Crowley American Transport), March 21— Chairman Mike McCardie, Secretary R. Dole, Deck Delegate Edward Latimer. Chairman dis­ cussed war zone pay for time in Mogadishu, Somalia. He thanked engine department for building grill. He also thanked galley gang for good food. Crew requested patrolman meet vessel upon arrival in Charleston, S.C. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into slow mail delivery to ship. CHARLES L. SHOWW (Trans­ oceanic Cable), March 30—Chair­ man J. Harrington, Secretary Brenda Kamiya, Deck Delegate Paul Latorre, Engine Delegate Clive Steward, Steward Delegate Kenneth Cahato. Chairman an­ nounced port agent to meet ship at payoff. He reported new chief mate and captain signing on and asked crewmembers to clean laundry room regularly. He also stated copy of new contract available for review by crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into improving dental benefits. Next port: St. Thomas, V.l. CONSTELLATION (Maetsk Lines), March 28—Chairman Bradford Shelly, Secretary D. Wil liams. Educational Director Leonard Strong, Deck Delegate Kevin Combs, Steward Delegate F. Umali. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer an­ nounced $328 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated videotape from head­ quarters received with copies of new Seafarers LOG. They noted new weights in gym and discussed recording movies for ship's video library. Chairman advised crew­ members to conserve water while ship is in port. Next port: Sasebo, Japan. COVE LIBERTY (Cove Ship­ ping), March 27—Chairman Car­ los Spina, Secretary William Winters, Steward Delegate Joseph Patrick. Chairman reported the Seafarers LOG has been received. He advised crewmembers that ship will be making two short trips be­ tween Long Island, N.Y. and New Jersey, then begin cleanup of ves­ sel for two-week lajoip in Mobile, Ala. After layup, sWp is scheduled for trip to Egypt. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward delegate asked crewmembers to help keep mess hall clean. Crew re­ quested new chairs for crew lounge and hook-up of the ship's antenna. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Service), March 6—Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director P. Kanavos, Engine Delegate Shel­ don Greenherg, Steward Delegate John Platts. Chairman announced arrival in Charleston, S!C. and ad­ vised members not to leave ship until relieved. He reminded crew of repair list posted in crew lounge. Secretary urged members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities available at Piney Point. Educational director encouraged crewmembers to attend safety meet­ ings. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for,excellent food and job well done. GOPHER STATE (Interocean Management), March 25—Chair­ man Claude New, Secretary L. Sykes, Educational Director Mann Aroon, Engine Delegate John Miller. Chairman and crewmem­ bers extended vote of thanks to port agent in Norfolk, Va. for swift action in settling beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked that VCR be repaired or replaced. Crew requested separate storage )in for dirty linens. Next port: Saipan. LNG TAURUS (ETC), March 20—Chairman Rohhyson Suy, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, iducational Director Daniel Brass, Deck Delegate Larry Lehner. Chairman and educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center whenever imssible. Treasurer reported $789 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department to look into increasing dental coverage. Crew­ members discussed union's retire/ ment plan. Chairman announced Daniel Brass retiring after this voyage; crew will present him with gifts during a poolside party. Next K)rt: Himeji, Japan. MAJOR STEPHEN W. PLESS (Waterman Steamship), March 27—Chairman R. Hagood, Secretary E. Vieira, Educational Director G. E. Wallis, Deck Delegate R. M. Morton, Engine Delegate T. Kidd, Steward Delegate Jerry Wood. Chairman announced patrolman will meet ship in port for payoff. He noted crewmembers will be signing off and flying home from Spain. Educational director advised mem­ bers of new refrigeration program at Piney Point. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman reminded members to be careful not to slam doors when entering rooms. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Canary Islands. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), March 20—Chair­ man Walter Petty, Educational Director W. Payne, Deck Delegate Robert Gruhhs, Engine Delegate Tom Barry, Steward Delegate Willie Grant. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested microwave oven for crew lounge and gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. OMI DYNACHEM(OMl), March 27—Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, IMucational Director W. Weekley, Deck Delegate Tom Keman, Engine Delegate Nestor Martinez, Steward Delegate K.R. Kelly. Chairman noted ship scheduled for payoff upon arrival on West Coast and advised crewmembers of scheduled repair work. Treasurer asked members to rewind movies before putting them back in movie locker. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported "Scandal at Sea" videotape received and crew will view at next safety meet­ ing. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for well prepared meals. Next port: Houston. OOCL INNOVATION(Sea-Land Service), March 7—Chairman John Bertolino, Secreta^ Hazel Johnson. Chairman reminded members SPADdonations make the SIU the strongest of all maritime unions. Secretary an­ nounced fresh stores available in New York upon arrival. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman encouraged crewmembers to write to congres­ sional representatives, urging them to save American ships from going foreign flag. He asked contracts department for clarirication of, DEU duties. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), March 20—Ghairman Ron Paradise, Secretary Paul Stuhhlefleld, Educational Director Joe Spell. Secretary reminded members to have respect for fellow shipmates. He asked crewmembers to inform galley gang if unable to at­ tend a shipboard meal. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center whenever pos­ sible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced ves­ sel scheduled to go into shipyard. He extended special votes of thanks to deck and steward departments for jobs well done. He noted repair list submitted to captain. He reminded crewmembers to have updated ben­ zene and clinic cards with them at all times. OVERSEAS BOSTON Maritime Overseas), March 30— Chairman S. Garay, Secretary W. Iryley, Educational Director S. Vilkinson, Deck Delegate Tom lenak. Engine Delegate Robert Dehlhom, Steward Delegate ames Boss. Educational director advised members to upgrade skills as soon as possible at Piney Point. % beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reminded mem)ers to strip bunks, turn in linen and keys before signing off. Bosun thanked entire crew for good trip. He extended special thanks to steward department members for excellent meals and wiper EJ. Barron for keeping crew quarters clean. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), March 27—Chairman Frank Cottongin, Secretary Ed Haher, Educational Director James Fonville, Deck Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine Delegate Douglas Laughlin, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chair­ man discussed safety meeting with crewmembers and announced payoff in Corpus Christi, Texas. Educational director reminded members of deadline for scholar­ ship applications. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed drug testing policy. Chairman reminded crewmembers of no smoking policy in lounge and men­ tioned that copies of new contract are available upon request. 19 les Howell. Chairman announced payoff in Long Beach, Calif. He asked contracts department to sup­ ply copy of contract for crewmem­ bers. ^ucational director advised crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point whenever possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported copies of Seafarers LOG received. Crew discussed posting a list of movies bought each month and requested new pillows and mat­ tresses. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), March 27—Chair­ man W. Becher, Secretary J.S. Smith. Chairman advised members to keep doors locked while in port and report any needed repairs directly to him. Educational direc­ tor urged members to attend upgrading classes at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew request^ new VCR and thanked galley gang for job well done. I . - J, Birthday Celebration at Sea Celebrating his 18th birthday—complete with cake—is Steward As­ sistant Thomas "Stic" Robinson. Joining in on the festivities aboard the USNS Silas Bent are Steward Assistants Mohamed "Mae" Saleh Mohamad (left) and Eric Easter.' RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 27—Chairman J.A. Martinez, Secretary Edward Col­ lins, Educational Director Paul Titus. Chairman reported payoff. Secretary stressed importance of donating to SPAD and upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ members noted videotape from union headquarters received. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), March 20—ChairmaiT Marvin Zimhro, Secretary Wil­ liam Belcher, Educational Direc­ tor William Thomas, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Charles Grogan. Chair­ man reported everything going well. Educational director, dis­ cussed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), March 13Chairman G. CorelU, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ron Smith, Engine Delegate J. Vaz­ quez, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman reported smooth sailing with payoff due in lizabeth, N.J. He reminded mem1 )ers to donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. •>10 beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea^and Service), March 27—Chair­ man leodulfo Alanano, Secretary F. Thomas, Educational Director Elwyn Ford, Deck Delegate Char- SEALIFT ARCTIC (IMC), March 20—Chairman Sonny Herrera, Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director E. Perriera. Educational director reminded members of im­ portance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. He noted scholarships available to members and their families. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for new furniture for crew lounge. Chairman reminded members to clean up after themselves in lounge and take care of videotapes. Crew gave vote of thanks to Bosun Her­ rera and AB Prter Bean for time and effort spent on union and com­ pany affairs that have been benehcial and educational to crew. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEALIFT ATLANTIC (IMC), March 20—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Oscar An­ geles, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Wendy Fearing. Chairman thanked OSs and pilot for job well done steering on the • Mississippi River. He thanked crewmembers for job well done cleaning tanks. He reminded mem­ bers to take care of laundry room and put movies back in place after use. He thanked galley gang for great meals. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted ice maker needs repair and new cable needed for TV antenna. Crew dis­ cussed making shelves for movies. Next port: New York. "f: fy'i , i- ' •••• i- USNS BELLATRIX(Bay Ship Management), March 16--Ghairman Bruce Korte, S^retary R. Wilcox, Educational Director Christopher IVf cKinney, Deck Delegate Joe Sausek, Engine Continued on page 20 A'-// '•-W: • �20 Ships Digest Continued from page 19 'i3k^' JUNE 1094 SEAFARERS LOG Delegate Ron Day, Steward Delegate Randy Stephens. Chair­ man noted exercise equipment for crewmembers not available aboard ship as contract states. Crew re­ quested new videotapes and VCR for engine department lounge. Chairman asked contracts depart­ ment if crew is covered by war zone pay for time in Mogadishu, Somadia. Secretary informed crew all union forms available upon re­ quest. Educational director advised members to check Seafarers LOG for upgrading information and at­ tend courses at Paul Hall Center. Deck delegate thanked OS M. Castro for keeping lounge and pas­ sageways clean. Steward delegate thanked crewmembers for coopera­ tion in keeping mess halls clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated little or no mail service reaching ship. Chair­ man asked contracts department to clarify holiday and weekend pay. He thanked crew for good voyage. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals and service. Next port: Dur­ ban, South Africa. USNS SILAS BENT(Bay Ship Management), March 25—Chair­ man R. Vazquez, Secretary B. Henderson, Educational Director Richard Larsen. Deck Delegate Andre Bernard, Steward Delegate Thomas Robinson. Chairman ^scussed upcoming quality assurance inspection in Dubai and pay draws. Secretary noted refrigerators and freezers clean, organized and temperatures normal. He added that store rooms are clean and or­ ganized. He noted fresh milk and stores are due in next port. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $64 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new VCR and magazines for crew lounge and asked for posters, jhotos or pictures to decorate julkheads. Chairman answered questions about ship's transporting explosives. BROOKS RANGE (Interocean Management), April 3—Chairman W. Kleimola, Secretary J. Hanrahan. Deck Delegate E. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Horst Baetjer, Steward Delegate Troy Pope. Chairman advised crewmerhbers of completion of various repairs. He reminded members to care for new furniture. Secretary noted he is available to answer any questions crewmembers may have pertaining to union. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated patrol­ man boarded ship in Los Angeles. Crew thanked steward department for professional work done in gal­ ley. Chairman reminded members to use caution when emptying ash­ trays and to clean rooms before signing off. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent preparation of cod and halibut. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 2—Chairman K.D. Jones, Steward Delegate Harry Jones. Chairman noted smoking policy discussed with patrolman in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), April 1— Chairman Monte Perira, Steward Delegate R. Brown, Educational Director J. Hoskins, Engine Delegate Dasril Panko, Steward Delegate A1 Fretta. Chairman noted telex received from company stating all safety shoe receipts must be legible and stating items received to be reimbursed. Secretary reminded crewmembers before signing off to return all linens and dishes. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $203 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested space for baggage similar to what the of­ ficers have. Crewmembers also dis­ cussed creating new movie policy and asked for new furniture for lounge. Crew extended special thanlu to Chief Cook Fretta and en­ tire galley gang for preparing great meals. Next port: PeyongteaJ^ South Korea. OOCL INSPIRATION(Sea-Leaid Service), April 3—Chairman B. Carrano, Secretary F. Bishop, Educational Director Eric Bain, Deck Delegate W. Dickey, Steward Delegate Eddy Usmany. Chairman announced payoff in Charleston, S.C. Educational direc­ tor advised members to upgrade at iney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew reported microwave oven in crew mess area broken. Vext port: Port Everglades, Fla. ter as often as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported "Scandal at Sea" video and Seafarers LOG received. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. OVERSEAS OH/O(Maritime Overseas), April 13—Chairman Robert Pagan, Secretary Earl Gray Sr., Educational Director M. Ribeiro, Deck Delegate John Baker, Engine Delegate Norman Israel, Steward Delegate Duane Bergeson. Chairman compli­ mented crewmembers on excellent work. He asked crew to use one washing machine for work clothes only and reserve other for regular laundiy and dress clothes. Secretary reminded crew to use marked containers for trash and plastic. Educational director dis­ cussed importance of upgrading skills at Lundeberg School and noted family can dso accompany members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), April 6— Chairman Timothy Koebel, Secretary Robert Miller, Deck Delegate Russel Harrsen, Engine Delegate Willie Lee. Chairman urged crewmembers to write their senators and congressmen concern­ ing legislation to fund maritime revitalization program. He noted sample letter and booklet with state senator and congressmen's addres­ ses are posted for all to read. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers extended special vote of thanks to Captain O'Brien for purchasing and installing new TV and VCR in crew lounge. Crewmembers discussed using courtesy while smoking in crew lounge at designated times. Chair­ man requested movies be rewound and returned to proper cases. Next port: Nikolski, Alaska. I OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), April 15—Chairman ^oyd Ferry. Chairman announced )ayoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew request^ better quality furniture for crew lounge. Chairman reminded crewmembers to check dryer filter before use. Crew asked contracts department to look into improvements in den­ tal plan. Next port: Corpus Christi, Texas. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaLand Service), April 7—Chairman Paul Lewis, Secretary V. Cevedo. Educational director reminded crewmembers to clean lint screen before using dryer. He encouraged members to upgrade at the Piney Point. Treasurer stated $60 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into in­ creased optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for clean ship and good meals served on daily basis with excellent salad bar. OVERSEAS JOVCE (Maritime Overseas), April 11—Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary L. McNutt, Educational Director Steve Hoff­ man, Deck Delegate John O'"•airell, Steward Delegate (enneth Bethea. Chairman reported payoff in Baltimore and confirmed next voyage to East Coast ports. Educational director recommended all members attend upgrading classes at Paul Hall Cen­ SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), April 10—Chair­ man T. Trehern, Secretary Ruben Galleguillos, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Murphy. Chairman discussed upcoming lifeboat drills in port of San Francisco. Educational. delegate reminded members Piney Point training is very important. Deck delegate asked contracts department for clarification on QMED duties. No beefs or dis- Brotherhood's Memorial Service puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary C. Mosley, ^ucational Director D. Gorgios, Deck Delegate Ken ^ Hagar, Engine Delegate Melvin Layner, Steward Delegate Donald Garrison. Chairman reminded members getting off ship to take time to clean rooms for those sign­ ing on. He noted garbage room has th^ separate cans for wet gar­ bage, plastic and room trash. Educational director urged mem­ bers to take advantage of upgrad­ ing classes at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No brefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew reimrted "Scandal at Sea" video received and avail­ able for all to view. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of watch standing duties as contained in new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for great meals and keeping ship clean. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND P>1C/F/C (Sea-Land Service), April 4—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary George Bronson, Educational Director Taylor Clear, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate Joseph Arnold, Steward Delegate Rebecca Pouliot. Chairman urged crew to attend union meetings and remain at payoff until all beefs and disputed OT are settled. He en­ couraged members to donate to SPAD and support maritime revitalization and union activities. Secretary thanked crewmembers for assistance in keeping common areas clean. He ^k^ them to replace movies in correct orrler and lock lounge while in port. Educa­ tional dirrctor advised crew to read and learn safety policies and take active part in safety meetings. He also reminded crew to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $51 in movie fiind and $345 in ship's fiind. Beef reported by engine delegate. No b^fs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew Mediterranean Bound Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez en­ joys the scenery as the OMIMis­ souri passes the Madeira Islands, Portugal while en route to Israel. received copies of Seafarers LOG. Chairman reminded members to clean rooms before leaving ship. He asked crewmembers to separate trash. Crewmembers thanked gal­ ley gang for great food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SHINING Sr>ll7(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 1—Chairman C. James, Secretary Stephanie Tor­ res, Educational Director C. Welsh, Deck Delegate G. Vargas, Steward Delegate Spencer Ryans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed marking washers and dryers to designate one for work clothes and one for street clothes. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Piney Point Vacation An Option for SIU Families During the hot days of summer, what better way to spend a wellearned vacation than at a waterfront setting? The Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., the union's extensive training center, each summer makes available some of its rooms to Seafarers and their families who wish to take advantage of the facilities and location of the school. Located in St. Mary's County, which is surrounded by 400 miles of shoreline, the resort is directly situated on St. George's Creek and offers many waterbome activities and chances for fun — come rain or shine. TTiere is plenty to choose from. The facility proyides a health spa, tennis courts, Olympic-size swimming pool, sailboats and miles of captivating landscape for peaceful walks or jogs, as well as grassy picnic areas equipped with grills and tables. For those who wish to. venture outside the gates of the facility, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Alexandria, Va. are short distances away, offering many historic and educational sights that every member of the family can enjoy. The White House, U.S. Capitol and the famous museums of theSmithsonian Institution are a mere hour-and-a-half drive from the Paul Hall Center. Only available to Seafarers and their families, Piney Point offers an exclusive note of privacy with just the right mix of entertainment. The cost of this memorable vacation for an SIU member is $40.40 per day. Spouses and children will be charged $9.45 each per day (including all meals). There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. The vacation stay is limited to two weeks per member and his or her family per year. So make your choice now on where to spend your summer vacation. Fill out the coupon below and mail it in to make reservations for a tranquil summer vacation at the Paul Hall Center in Southern Maryland, SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information i Name: . ( Sociai Security number. S Book number i i . J Address: Telephone number: I, ! ! • Number in party / ages of children, if applicable:. LNG Capricorn crewmembers pay their final respects in a memorial ceremony at sea for Recertified Bosun Donald Rood. They include (from left), AB Tom Harding, QMED Vince Larimer, AB David Cavdill, AB William Rios, QMED Bobby Rice, AB Robert O'Connell, QMED Randy McKinzie, Bosun Charles Kahl, Chief Steward Robert Frazier and SA Glenn Galpin. Rood passed away October 8,1992 at the age of 72. He had requested his body be left to medical science and his ashes later buried at sea. Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice: 3rd choice: (Slay is limited to two weeks) Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 6/94 �.-•• ',n " #- 1 Hr ^ ^ ^ 1&(-^<^ fF * «»v ^ HCF 1^ -r- ^ t K - -V. v-..--.y..^,,^.-....,vi^a;-... JUNE 1994 • -JiA •: :.%,iyi^: When mariners are part of the crew of the U.S. military's prepositioning fleet, they have to be ready to sail, fully loaded, at a moment's notice. That is why while the Military Sealift Command's (MSG) prepositioning fleet, based off Diego Garcia, waits at anchor. Seafarers utilize the time maintaining the ships for the highest degree of readiness. Many prepositioning ships are loaded with cargo for the U.S. Marine Corps, making them ready for use when the troops are called out. A key asset in the logistics plan of the U.S. armed forces, the preposition­ ing fleet is made up of privately owned American-flagged vessels which are based in Diego Garcia and ready to set sail inunediately after activation. Located in the hot climate of the British Indian Ocean Territories, Diego Garcia is a small island that is home to a key U.S. Navy support facility. On any given day, there may be several American-flag nerican-flaj ships under charter to MSG anchored off the island. On a recent trip to Diego Garcia to meet with Seafarer crewmembers, SIU representative Sal Aquia found that the long distance away from the U.S. in no means diminishes the inter­ est of SIU members in the legislative and union affairs which impact on their employment. "Many Seafarers asked about the status of the bill going through the House [of Representatives] that will assure some degree of government support for the U.S.-flag commercial fleet," said Aquia, who also provided these photos. The painting and chipping detail aboard the American Osprey takes a break for a photo. From the left are Bosun Tom Gagnon, AS Steve Grier and Pumpman Art Maxwell. Keeolno an eve on the enqineroom board of ^eA/r7e/7ca.n/<es/re/AS T.T.Larson grabs a snack on the Cobb, Operating a crane aboard the Bosun Jerry Smith stands by to - Antionette • ^076003/7 Kbsf/e/ls AB Wos Elllott. handle cargo on the/Cesrre/. one of' many ships in Diego riar^ia Garcia. is Oiler Strauch. •i; • •T - Aflercompletingdeckduties.ABMarkHalbergis ready Duties in the galley for SA Jimmy Cordova include Asst Cook UtiHty Michael Watts stirs soup while preparing lunch aboard .* A ? uXQ.L^pL LOUIS tiaUyO. checking the ice machine rki-i on the ^ianollo Gianella for a meal aboard• the American Osprey. '•••• A-: . It takes a big pot to handle meals for the crew aboard the Alex Bonnyman-as g(iSt) and Chief cSull^MaffiolL Chief Cook Ed Aperto shows. .r: la is'chiJ Cook Martin Ketchem. • �22 MIHE1994 SEAFARBtSLOG Limdeberg School Graduating Classes Upcraders Lifeboat—With instructor Ben Cusic (center) is Chris Buffone, who completed the two-week upgraders lifeboat class Trainee Lifeboat Class 524—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 524 are (from left, kneeling) Jon Bednarczyk, Michael Edwards, Thomas Chesney, Robert W. Elliott Jr., KimTye, Rasl^em McDowe l, Chad Cunningham, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Louis Cruz, Darren Roberts, Claudell Blakeiy Jr., Anton Sulic, Patrick Burke, Shanti Wolph and James Atwell. Celestial Navigation—Graduating from the celestial navigation course in April are (from left) Jeffrey Sousa, Robert Seltmann, Shannon Teem, Neal Doucet, Richard Morris and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Bridge Management/Radar—-Upgrading members of the deck cfepartment completing the bridge management and radar course dine—Completing the welding course on April 18 are (from left, kneeling) William Carlin, Celina on March 24 are (from left, first row) Damian Krowteki, Jeffrey Sou^ Weldin Jeffey Sousa (second row) William McClure (instructor), Leroy Williams, Herman Manzer, Maria William ^stianelli, (second row) David Dorrell, Douglas Blasius and Jim Butler, Jefi._, ,, , . Photiou, Ed Rynberg, (third row) Neil Carter, Phillip McKenzie and Eric Sutton •- *• . ':; v-K Marine Electrical Maintenance—The April 19 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance class are (from left) Jason Crist, Lawrence Rose, Robert Rudd, Hal Puckett, Eric Malzkuhn (instructor) and James Gibson. Not pictured are Marsha Dawson, Laurence Croes and Mark Lawrence. .C-j- Refrigeration Maintenance and Operations—Receiving their certifica­ tion in iwriTOration systems maintenance and operations on April 15 are (center, kneeling) Daniel Powers, (from left, seated) Geoffrey Denesse,Milton Greene, Jos6 Quiriones, Se^ Nolan, Paul Barbadilk), (standing) J.C. Weigman (instructor), Lonnie Carter, John Beard, Chris Zubowicz and Ralph Gosnell. . �SEAFAttERS LOG JUNE 1994 23 v.- -if, UaWEBBIG SCMIOL 1994 WCBADIKG COmSE SOIEDULE RecertHlcatlonPmgrams The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between July and December 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—^the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertiflcation October 3 November? Steward Recertification July 5 Augusts - SlewanI Upgrading Courses Course Course Able Seaman Check-£h Date CompletidiK Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker July 15 September 9 August 26 October 21 C^ef Cook, Chief Steward •' '•'I-"'-f' Completion Check-In Date • . Dat® Contact admissions office for starting da^ Contact admissions office for starting dates '• ; :v;|x:y^-V . All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandltog) -" ' : Radar Certification July 29 October 21 July 22 August 19 September 16 October 14 July 29 August 26 September 23 October 21 Julyl September 9 August 12 October 21 sSSpal Limited License, Part 1 September 26 pctober 7 Limited License, Part 2 Julys October 10 July 15 October 21 July 18 October 24 July 29 November 4 , Limited License, Part 3 #ii August 12 5 November 4 ilil Check-In Date Conipleti^ Date Firenmn^atertender Scpteni^ 12 October21 Refri^j^tibhl^^ & Operations August 1 September 9 Punip>uont Maint. & Operations September 5 Ocpri^ 14 Hydranlira Marihe Electrical Maintenance (hiitober 3 November 28 Julys August 26 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 Wriding Pctober 24 November 18 Course All stu^k^s fhm take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. October 21 August 1 QMED - Any Rating -•:KaSai l994MuHEdueaVM Schalule Sal^ Specialty Cifmsiss Course ' Oil Spill Prevention and Containment 'S- K. . ^ - Lifeboatman jSasic/Advanced Fire F^hting Biialift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date July! August26 October 21 Julys September 2 October 28 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 October? July 29 August 26 September 9 September 23 October 21 • July22 Julys September 16 September 30 November 25 DecemberO Augusts July 11 Septi^berS September 30 (Midae) (First) (Street) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone _I (AieaCode). (Month/Day/Year) Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member D Deep Sea Member• Course GED Preparation Adult Basic Education (ABE) Check-In Date V -viif Jiij •• - Completion Date 12 werira - open-ended admission 6 weeks ^ open-ended admission English as a Seqmd Language (E$L) 6 weeks - open-endbd admission Developmental Studies July 11 August 22 September 5 July 15 August 26 September 9 Session m September 12 November 4 Primary language spoken UPOUUUHG APPUIMTIOH Name. (Last) Address. The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe 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 z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course{s) you have taken and com-' pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. Book # Seniority ——— —- Department U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, class # Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? / Rating:. LAST VESSEL: Date On:. • Yes • Yes .DATE GNO SIGNATURE. • No Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. '' If yes, course(s) taken. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes Date Off:. • No RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 6/94 ) a V %• •• • i- �SEAmREMtS SEAFARERS Have youplanned your summer vacation yet? The Lundeberg School can provide you andyour family with all the ingredients for an exciting vacation. For details and rates, seepage 20. .''' Seafarers Bring Home Last GIs from Somalia Marchman added that the steward ment to shuttle U.S. troops from tion Restore Hope. You steamed Seafarers carried the last contin­ and landed approximately 500 yards gent of U.S. soldiers to serve in from the ship. Captain Peter J^es department, headed by Chief Steward Mogadishu to Mombasa adds a new quickly toSomalia adding significant flexibility to the U.S. withdrawal Somalia on the first leg of their trip ordered the crew to turn off the lights, Tannous "Tony" Bachir, was in­ and unique chapter. "The. superb performance of the plan. Your presence and the secure the ship and come inside im­ comparable. "The galley gang served home in March. between 400 and 500 people per Empire State and her crew under dif­ capability you brought to this mission The SlU-crewed Empire State mediately," said Marchman. On the night of March 22, after voyage in sometimes adverse condi­ ficult and potentially dangerous con­ added immeasurably to its ultimate departed the port of Mogadishu on March 24 with approximately 400 troops had been loaded for the final tions. They really outdid themselves ditions reflects with great pride the success." At the request of the United Na­ soldiers, marking the end of U.S. voyage to Kenya, the vessel came with the excellent meals and frieiidly capability and willingness of this nation's merchant marinCTS to carry on tions, U.S. military forces led an in­ armed forces support for the United under fire for the second time. A service," he said. the tradition of service to the country. ternational effort to bring food and Nations' operation to feed starving single mortar round was fired into the Crew Commended "Feedback from our DOD cus­ peace to the war-ravaged nation. Two port and once again landed ap­ Somalians. "It's amazing what fresh milk and tomers, the troops and their unit com­ years of civil war, as well as many The converted freighter, operated proximately 500 yards from the Em­ ice cream can do to boost morale and mander, was extremely positive and more years of famine and drought by the Military Sealift Command pire State. The U.S. Marines guarding the cheer people up. The Army guys real­ appreciative in all respects. 1 wish to caused an estimated 600,000 people (MSG), was used to transport American troops from the port of port returned the fire, which was wit­ ly appreciated us and seemed to love add my personal thanks and gratitude to die. At the height of the interven­ Mogadishu to Mombasa, Kenya, nessed by many of the crewmembers the family-like atmosphere that we to all those on board the Empire State tion in December 1992, a total of 17 helped create," recalled Marchman. for a very successful mission. You are SlU-crewed vessels were involved in from where they were then flown who were safely aboard ship. "We were frightened but knew In a telegram sent to the ship on its truly to be congratulated. Your pride the relief effort. back to the United States. As soon as other Army and "We were all extremely proud to that we were well-protected, and no return voyage to the United States, and professionalism reflects greatly have helped in bringing home one got hurt," noted the chief purser. Maritime Administrator Albert Her- on each of you as well as the U.S. Marine units began arriving via air­ berger stated, "The United States Merchant Marine. Well done and lift, other SlU-crewed prepositioning American troops on an AmericanGroup Camaraderie vessels were waiting to offload flagged vessel, crewed by American Merchant Marine has a long and welcome home!" merchant mariners. I still get chills Also in a telegram to the ship, trucks, tractors, ready-to-eaf meals, "The troops really appreciated us proud history of supporting our just thinking about how grateful they and that felt good. We all went out of military forces wherever deployed. MSG head Vice Admiral William medical supplies and other materiel. Also csdled into duty by MSG to were," Chief Purser Winston "Bud" our way tohelp them feel comfortable The activation of the training ship Kalleres stated, "You can take great Marchman told a reporter from the and happy during the voyage to Empire State and subsequent assign­ pride in your contributions to Opera- assist the offloading of goods were SlU-crewed, roll-on/roll-off vessels. Mombasa where they would catch Seafarers LOG. Almost 97,000 U.S. military person­ On January 3, the ship was called their flight home. The camaraderie nel served ashore in Somalia during into action and began receiving stores and friendship between the ser­ Operation Restore Hope and more to feed the troops and crewmembers vicemen and the crewmembers was than 95 percent of the supplies and during the withdrawal. amazing," recalled Marchman. equipment to support operations used "We were all very proud to be a On January 17, the Empire State in the effort were moved there aboard sailed out of New York for part of the effort to bring our MSG ships. Mogadishu via the Suez Canal. The American boys home. There was a According to MSG, the last vessel arrived safely in Somalia on great sense of pride in America and military cargo ship, the SlU-crewed February 7. Between February and the troops who participated in the American Condor, pulled out of March 27, the vessel made four runs operation." Mogadishu a half hour before the Em­ (each taking three days) between He noted that all departments did pire State, carrying 50,000 square Mogadishu and Mombasa, transport­ an excellent job going above and feet of supplies and equipment. ing a total of 1,618 U.S. military per­ beyond the usual excellent perfor­ Other SlU-crewed vessels that sonnel. The EmpireState sailed from mance of Seafarers. "The deck remained in Somalia until the end of Mombasa for the last time on March department, headed by Bosun Sidney U.S. armed forces support included 27 and returned to the port of New Wallace, kept the ship immaculate Chief Steward Tannous Tony" Bachir arranges Jumbo shrimp in the Advantage, American Falcon, York on AprillS. while the engine department main­ USNSDenebola and USNS Bellatrix. tained the vessel's superior engines." preparation for a cookout aboard the SlU-crewed Empire State. Hostile Conditions te| JW'T- -. ?, V'^ Due to the danger of the hostile fire zone in Mogadishu, crewmem­ bers were allowed to leave the ship only during daylight hours to walk on the piers. Crewmembers were never to leave the port area. "There was a lot of fear while in port even though we were always safe," recalled Marchman. He noted that there was a U.S. Marine Corps sniper team on board and Apache helicopters circling above the vessel at all times. Even when departing the ship for a stroll in port, crewmembers were advised to wear a flak jacket and helmet. Marchman added that the crew was cautioned to stay within the inside skin of the ship and favor the seaward side when moving about the weatherdecks. On two separate occasions, the Empire State came under mortar fire A sniper team on the deck of the ABs Fred Freeman (left) and Prior to the voyage back to the United States, American GIs get a while in port. "On the night of March Empire State keeps a lookout as Paulo Castillo take a moment to taste of home-cooking as prepared by the SlU galley gang in the Empire State's officers' mess. 14, two rounds were fired into the port American troops board the ship. enjoy the fresh air on deck. � 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 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HALL LECTURER CALLS ON INDUSTRY TO ADOPT A ‘BROAD’ APPROACH IN CRAFTING PROGRAM FOR FLEET 50 YEARS LATER, SEAFARERS RECALL D-DAY MASSIVE, DARING INVASION OF NORMANDY LED TO VICTORY FOR ALLIES SIY ANNOUNCES SEVEN 1994 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS SHIP BILL NEARS HOUSE FLOOR SENATOR BREAUX WANTS MORE SHIPS IN PROGRAM; MARITIME UNIONS URGE SENATE PANEL TO BACK PLAN UNIONS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT TO END EXPORT BAN ON ALASKAN OIL PAUL HALL CENTER TO CONDUCT EPA-MANDATED COURSES QMEDS AND OTHER ENGINE DEPT. SEAFARERS NEED REFRIGERANT CERTIFICATION BY NOV. 14 LUNDEBERG SCHOOL BRINGS OIL SPILL TRAINING TO SAN JUAN NATION PAYS ITS RESPECTS TO AMERICA’S MARINERS BURNERS LIT ON NEW CHIEF COOK PILOT PROGRAM SIX SIU MEN CLIMB TO TOP DECK DEPT. RUNG; CLASS ENCOURAGES OTHER MEMBERS TO UPGRADE UNIONS STAND FIRM AGAINST TAXING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS SEAFARERS MOURN DEATH OF JOHNNY JOHNSTON, WHO RESTORED MANITOU ADMIRAL GEORGE H. MILLER DIES; WAS FIGHTER FOR MERCHANT SHIPS SEAFARERS CARRIED ALLIED WAR EFFORT TO NORMANDY A BROAD APPROACH IS NEEDED TO REBUILD U.S. FLEET, SAYS RESPECTED SHIP OPERATOR SIU-CREWED SUGAR ISLANDER DELIVERS FOOD TO WAR-RAVAGED AFRICAN NATION SIU SHIPS STAND READY IN DIEGO GARCIA SEAFARERS BRING HOME LAST GIS FROM SOMALIA 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 06/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 66, No. 6 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log