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the Seafarers International Union.

The AmeriGan flag will submarine cable-layii
be flying on two new AT&T business,
cable-laying ships in A contract covering t
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operated by the company— conditions for Seafar^
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the Long Lines. All of new vessels and, ^
the telecommunications extension, the two shi
company's vessels will be currently operating in 1
used to compete in the trades was signed by AT&T
international fiber-optic and the SID late last month.

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A Euro Flag
What Does It Mean?

SPAIN
UNITED KINGDOM:

As the 12 nations of the European Community hurtle
toward a single unified market in 1992, indications are
a single European shipping flag and policy will be
instituted The possibility of a single European shipping
entity would pose grave problems for the U.S. maritime
industry. Page 7.

INSIDE

Foreign Seamen Balk
At Entering War Zone
Mariners, many of whom are from na­
tions involved in the allied war effort,
who are sailing aboard a number of
foreign-flag vessels carrying military cargo
to the Persian Gulf have jumped ship
rather than sail into the area of conflict,
indicate newspaper accounts from
throughout the world.

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1990 Tax Information;
Tips on State Fiiings
With the April 15 tax-filing deadline
looming in the near future, the Seafarers
LOG presents in this issue a four-page
supplement filled with tips for preparing
tax fprms. Special attention has been
paid to IRS rules for submitting exten­
sion requests and state tax-filing infor­
mation is provided.

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U.S. Shipping Girds
For Trade Pact Fight
The SlU and other U.S.-flag shipping
interests will be monitoring the upcoming
bilateral trade negotiations between the
governments of the United States and
Mexico to ensure that the pact does not
include marine transport services. The
trade talks are scheduled to take place
this spring.

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President's Report
In Pursuit of Workers'Welfare

When the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­
ment holds its two-day meeting this month, representatives of the affili­
ated unions will face an agenda loaded with a wide range of issues
critical to America's working men and women and their families.

As the membership is aware, the MTD is an APT.-CIO department in
which there are 43 national and international union affiliates working to­

gether to promote the interests of their members, many
of whom are employed in the maritime industry and re­
lated sectors. The MTD, in addition to maintaining an
active operation in the nation's capital, also operates a
network of local port councils which provide and coor­
dinate support in behalf of member unions who request
assistance.

It is anticipated that decisions will be made and ac-
Michael tions planned at the MTD meeting this month that will
Sacco attempt to deal positively with many of the matters fac­

ing working Americans and their families. Some will
call for legislative action, some will require attention by the executive
branch of government, others will have to be dealt with through the col­
lective bargaining process.

One thing is gertain: there is no shortage of challenges facing this na­
tion, and, thus, the union movement. The greatest one, of course, is the di­
abolical conduct of one man who has threatened the world with violence
and instability—Hussein of Iraq. Fortunately, history is not repeating it­
self. Unlike the situation in the 1930s, when the world was intimidated
into appeasement of that other madman, Adolf Hitler, today, the commu­
nity of nations, led by the United States, has acted promptly to effec­
tively halt Hussein in his tracks.

Courageous Military Personnel
But as the fighting goes on in the Persian Gulf and the military men

and women at the front are performing with such great skill and courage,
the home front features an array of problems, any one of which by itself
would be a handful in normal times. Just look them over:

• The so-called S&L crisis, for which the American people must ante
up billions of dollars to make up for the bank failures that have
been breaking out across the land.

• The almost uncontrollable mounting costs of health care that have
threatened the ability of many plans and insurance companies to
continue to pay out hospital and medical costs for their constituents.

• The continuing export of American jobs and the consequent loss of
available trained, skilled manpower.

• The continuing and expanding trade and balance of payment defi­
cits that are draining the nation's resources, endangering its posi­
tion as the leading force in the world, and causing increasing
unemployment of skilled workers.

• The problems of the disintegrating cities, poor quality education,
the drug and AIDS crises and more.

No one feels the brunt of these pressing problems like the working
men and women of this country. And no one will speak out in their be­
half like the trade union movement.

That is why the positions and programs that are adopted by the Mari­
time Trades Department Executive Board and those of the AIT.-CIO Ex­
ecutive Council which will follow, are so import^t to the welfare of the
worker.

Scholarship Note
I would like to urgently remind all Seafarers and their dependents who

might be eligible to apply for the scholarships available to SIU members
and their children. Since the Seafarers Scholarship Program was insti­
tuted in 1952, 184 SIU members and their children have been awarded fi­
nancial stipends to pursue higher education.

April 15 is the deadline for applying for this year's scholarship awards
that will go to two Seafarers and four children of SIU members. Details
are available at all Seafarers union halls, or by writing to the SIU Scholar­
ship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs,
Maryland 20746.

Volume 53, Number 2 February 1991

The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047>) is published
monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic,
Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201
Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301)
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Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­
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Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica
Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Tim
Liszewski; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene,
Art Director, Bill Brower.

Another Potential
For U.S. Shipping

The SIU will be monitoring the up­
coming bilateral trade negotiations
with Mexico to ensure that U.S. ship­
ping interests are not forsaken in |he
American government's desire to nail
down a trade treaty with the neighbor­
ing country.

The administration currently is
seeking authority from Congress to
engage in bilateral trade talks with
Mexico, a parallel process to the nego­
tiations that took place five years ago
when the U.S. government entered
into a pact with Canada.

Industry Protected
During the U.S./Canada Free Trade

Agreement talks, the SIU vigorously
worked with congressional allies to
have maritime omitted from the treaty.
Excluding shipping from the pact as­
sured the industry that existing and
future government protections of U.S.
shipping and maritime promotional
programs would remain intapt and

Battle Looms
in Mexioan Talks

could be expanded.
A trade agreement with Mexico

that includes a maritime section has
the potential for wreaking havoc on
the U.S. shipping sector. In particular
danger of being wiped out in any
U.S./Mexico trade talks is the Jones
Act, which ensures that domestic
water routes will be reserved to U.S.-
flag vessels operated by American-
owned companies and crewed by
American mariners. Given the prox­
imity of Mexico and the deplorable
economic conditions its citizens face,
any opening in U.S. cabotage laws
would, be seen as a big source of po­
tential jobs for Mexican workers.

Discussions between the United
States and Mexico are scheduled to
begin soon. Protecting the jobs of
American seamen and defending the
U.S. shipping industry during the talks
will be a number one priority for the
SIU in 1991.

GATT World Trade Talks Bogged Down;
Water Transport Appears Safe for How

Chances of reviving the current
round of the world's General Agree­
ment on Trade and Tariffs (GATT)
appear to be getting slimmer as a
March 1 deadline imposed by the U.S.
Congress gets closer.

The SIU has been monitoring the
talks to make sure that maritime is not
included in a final settlement. The
Jones Act, which limits domestic com­
merce to vessels built in the U.S. oper­
ating under a U.S. flag and crewed by
American seamen, would be in jeop­
ardy if maritime is included. A major­
ity of the Senate and more than 150
House members in the last Congress
urged the U.S. Trade Representative to
exclude maritime from the trade talks.

The trade talks,, which began in
1986 and collapsed in December
1990, were called to amend the GATT
process and to expand it to include

services and agriculture. Such items as
agriculture, telecommunications, fi­
nancial services and transportation
were to be included in the proposed
pact. Previous agreements only cov­
ered manufactured goods.

The talks reached an impasse when
an agreement on agricultural subsidies
could not be reached among several
European nations, Japan and South
Korea. More than 100 nations had
been involved in the negotiations.

Should no agreement be reached by
March 1, congressmen and senators
have said they will not support an ex­
tension of the fast-track process to ap­
prove GATT. This procedure would
limit the legislators to only a yes or no
vote on the final pact. Without it,
amendments could be debated and
added, thus slowing down or killing
the whole agreement.

ATTENTION SEAFARERS
A Seafarer or his or her dependents interested in pursuing higher
educational opportunities should apply for an SIU scholarship.
Applications are due April 15. Pick up an information kit and an
application form at any SIU hall, or see page 16 of this issue of
the LOG.

Emphasis Is on Service
As part of the union's continuous program to provide the highest quality of
service to its membership, SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay (standing, second
from left) and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (standing, third from left)
are conducting regional meetings with SIU officials. Pictured above are the
participants of the Atlantic Coast regional meeting. From left are: (seated)
Assistant Vice President Dave Heindel, New York Port Agent Kermett Mangram,
Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino, Baltimore Port Agent Nick Kratsas; (standing)
Santurce Port Agent Angel Hernandez, Fay, Sacco, Vice President Atlantic
Coast Jack Caffey, Assistant Vice President George Ripoll, New Bedford Port
Agent Henri Francois and Representative Carl Peth.



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New Ships to Operate Under the U.S. Flag

AT&T, SlU Ink 5-Year Labor Pact

The cable ship Long Lines at its dock in Baltimore. The vessel is one of four
AT&T ships that are or will be engaged in the submarine cable-laying trades.
Seafarers man both the Long Lines arid the Charles L. Brown and will crew
the company's new ships, the Global Link and the Global Sentinel, soon.

Maritmw Pm^ams Suffer
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From the standpoint of a Sea­
farer and his or her family, the
federal government's staggering
$1.45 trillion budget for the up­
coming fiscal year offers little in
the way of support for U.S. ship­
ping.

In the fiscal year 1992 budget
submitted by President George
Bush to Congress earlier this
month, maritime programs and
agencies took a back seat to the
nation's infrastructure.

The Department of Transpor­
tation budget included funding in­
creases for roadway, bridge and
railway construction and mainte­
nance as well as airline safety
personnel while most maritime
agencies barely kept pace with
inflation and other cost factors.

The Maritime Administration
suffered a loss of $3 million to
$555 million in the budget which
would be implemented October 1

if it is approved by Congress.
The Mar Ad budget included $225

million for the Ready Reserve
Force. Of that amount, $117 mil­
lion will be used to provide main­
tenance for the 96 vessels already
in the fleet with the remainder
being used to help increase the
force to 142 ships by 1994.

The Coast Guard was the only
maritime agency to receive a sig­
nificant budget increase. The $284
mijlion hike to $3.6 billion was
earmarked to pay for an additional
1,252 people who will help enforce
the 1990 Oil Pollution Act.

Both branches of Congress will
hold hearings on the proposed
budget and may make changes in
the amount of money to be spent.
The House of Representatives and
Senate must pass a final budget
resolution which the president has
to sign before the start of Fy 1992
in October.

NMU Rank-and-File Wonder
Who's in Charge of Union

In the absence of any clear pres­
entation of a status of the orga­
nization following the routing of
all the top officials in the licensed
division of District I Marine En­
gineers Beneficial Association/
National Maritime Union, seamen
aboard NMU-manned vessels-have
been subjected to a rumor mill
creating confusion.

NMU members are asking
themselves and each other who
really is in charge of their union.
Waterfront observers report that
the unlicensed seamen of the so-
called merged union are getting
very little assistance in answering
this question from officials be­
cause the lines of communication
seem to be frayed.

Adding to the confusion is the
sudden retirement announcement
of District 1 Executive Vice Pres­
ident Shannon Wall, who served
as president of the NMU prior to
what some observers have char­

acterized as the takeover ofThe
union by the licensed officers. Press
accounts indicate Wall had been
asked to give up the post in order
to run a newly-formed organiza­
tion representing foreign seamen.

In waterfront spots frequented
by American seamen, discussions
among NMU members continued
to center on the nature of the
merger agreement with MEBA and
the manner in which it doomed
unlicensed seamen to a form of
"second class citizenship" within
the organization.

At one such location a heated
discussion revealed anger over the
fact that "nobody is considering
us." It is no secret among these
NMU seamen that they feel their
interests were subordinated to
those of a handful of officers who
reportedly were motivated by a
desire to acquire substantial sev­
erance pay arrangements, accord­
ing to waterfront observers.

The American flag will be flying on the Global
Link and the Global Sentinel, AT&T's new cable-
laying ships, and the vessels will be manned by
American crewmembers.

The decision to keep the
AT&T fleet operating under
the American banner was reported
late last month in conjunction with
an announcement that a collective
bargaining agreement had been
reached between the giant tele­
communications company and the
Seafarers International Union.

The five-year labor pact covers
hours, wages and working condi­
tions of unlicensed seamen sailing
on the two new ships and, by
extension, the Charles L. Brown
arid the Long Lines, the two
American Telephone & Telegraph
Company (AT&T) vessels already
operating in the cable-laying trades.

Although AT&T's subsidiary.
Transoceanic Cable Ship Com­
pany, with which the SIU has had
an exemplary labor/management
relationship for more than 30 years,
had negotiated with the union last
summer on manning levels for the
two new ships, this fall rumors
began to surface that the enter­
prise was considering abandoning
the U.S. flag to operate the Global
Link and Global Sentinel under a
foreign registry.

Globally Competitive

In announcing the decision to
maintain the AT&T fleet under the
American flag, AT&T Submarine
Systems President William Carter
explained why the company had

looked into the foreign flag option.
"In recent years it has become

apparent that AT&T had to inves­
tigate all options to keep its sub­
marine systems business globally
competitive. Hence, with the con­
struction in Singapore of two new
AT&T ships, we examined care­
fully any competitive advantage
that could be gained through for­
eign flagging," Carter said.

"We concluded from our over­
all evaluation to continue staffing
our ships with the U.S. maritime
unions that have served us to date
and we have secured their com­
mitment to continue to pursue ways
to insure AT&T's competitive
success," said the AT&T official.

SIU President Michael Sacco
said he was "extremely pleased"
with the new agreement and
AT&T's decision to retain the U.S.
flag on all of its cable-laying ships.
He said, "We applaud AT&T for
a decision which signals a com­
mitment to keeping a U.S.-flag
capability on the high seas, an
action we regard as of enormous
importance to the nation and to
the American people, as well as
to the seamen who are employed
aboard the company's ships."

Support for U.S. Flag

AT&T's interest in a foreign-
flag option drew wide-spread con-

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Deliveiy of Goods Continues
Despite Outbreak of Guff War

As of February 4, the U.S. gov­
ernment had sent 5 billion pounds
of dry cargo and 8.6 billion pounds
of fuel by ship, many of them
ere wed by Seafarers, to the allied
armed forces stationed in the Per­
sian Gulf. Converted into short
tons, the logistical supply line has
transferred 2.5 million short tons

See page 5 for reports from Sea­
farers on the gulf run.

of dry cargo and 4.3 million short
tons of fuel to the gulf since the
United States began its military
deployment last August.

"The outbreak of hostilities has
not significantly altered the smooth
delivery operation of military ma­
terial to the gulf; an effort coor­
dinated under the auspices of the
Military Sealift Command (MSC).

To date, the MSC's sealift pro­
gram in Operation Desert Shield
and Operation Desert Storm has
involved 232 ships. Of these ves­
sels, the majority have been U.S.-
flag ships, including the eight fast
sealift ships, the 21 prepositioning
vessels, six ships on long-term
charter to the agency, 27 of 40

tankers, 20 of 99 charters, two
marine aviation support vessels,
two hospital ships and 54 vessels
in operational status from the gov­
ernment's Ready Reserve Force.

SIU members are manning many
of these vessels. In addition, SIU
crews are aboard liner ships that
are delivering containerized cargo
to the gulf.

Seafarers in the SIU's Govern­
ment Services Division are also
serving in Operation Desert Storm.
The union's Government Services
Division, formerly known as the
Military Sealift Transport Union
(MSTU), crew vessels in the MSC
Pacific fleet.

NOTICE TO FAMILIES
OF MERCHANT SEAMEN
The Military Sealift Command

(MSC), the Department of Defense
agency responsible for coordinat­
ing the delivery of supplies by ships
to the Persian Gulf-stationed Armed
Forces, has instituted a telephone
center for families of merchant sea­
men who are seeking information
on their kin.

The MSC special telephone
number is (202) 433-0332.

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Foreign Crews Balk at Persian Gulf Run
As the progression of the Persian Gulf war unfoldss, an aspect of.

history is repeating itself. According to press reports, on several
occasions, foreign seamen have refused to sail on ships assigned to
carry American military cargo to the area of conflict. Moreover, one
article says foreign crewmembers have unloaded military cargo destined
for Saudi Arabia at ports outside of the Persian Gulf, thereby delaying
the delivery of supplies.

The dependability of foreign mariners charged with the responsibility
of getting vital military materiel to an area of hostilities has long been
questioned by proponents of a strong American-flag merchant fleet.
The proponents also have noted that a viable U.S.-flag fleet with
sufficient American seamen to crew the ships is an integral component
of any national defense strategy.

SIU President Michael Sacco, appearing before the Senate Merchant
Marine Subcommittee during hearings on America's sealift capability
held in July of 1989, said the accelerated decline of the American-flag

, fleet was creating a "worsening shortage of skilled manpower to build,
repair and operate merchant vessels." "When our boys overseas look
for the equipment they need to defend their lives and freedom, it will
be too late to put out 'help wanted' notices," Sacco warned during
those hearings.

Seamen from Allied Nations

According to the press accounts, seamen from many nations have
been involved in the incidents of foreign mariners balking at a Persian
Gulf run — including individuals from countries that are part of the
allied effort. Seamen from Germany, Japan, India, Spain and Bang­
ladesh are among those who have left their gulf- assigned ships.

Two incidents, as reported in the press, occurred before the outbreak
of hostilities. But since the war broke out in January, there have been
more articles outlining the actions of skittish foreign seamen.

What follows are excerpts from accounts reported in the press on
foreign seamen refusing to sail on ships bound for the gulf:

Reuters; August 31, 1990; Japanese Ship Owners, Union,
Leery of Gulf Transport Callup

"Japanese shipowners are taking their time sighing up after a
transport recruiting drive launched by their government as part of a
Persian Gulf aid package, industry sources said Friday. . .

Industry leaders have said they would cooperate on condition that
their craft be used only for non-military purposes."

"There are two main problems, industry sources said. The first is
that the government wants participants to include increasingly scarce
Japanese-registered ships. The second is that the All Japanese Sea­
men's Union, the industry's umbrella labor body, has shown its
reluctance to allow its members to be exposed to risk by urging
Parliament to clarify the goals of the mission."

One Japanese shipping official is quoted in the article as saying,
"We understand this plan is vital to diplomacy, but the timing is bad.
The shipping market has recovered and ship availability is tight."

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Lloyd's List; October 10,1990; Iraq-Kuwait Dispute '

Noted as a UPl report from Hamburg on October 8, the piece stated
that most of the crewmembers on the Western Gallantry "which is
due to deliver aviation fuel in the gulf had to be replaced because
they "refused to remain onboard the vessel."

A person identified as "a union spokesman" said 13 of the 15 crew
had "asked to be taken off the vessel because they considered it too
dangerous to sail into the gulf. He said the company originally turned
down the request by the German and Spanish crew but eventually
gave in because of a clause in the crew's contracts which allows for
refusal to carry out high-risk duties. The fuel was loaded in Texas."

The Journal of Commerce; January 22, 1991; APL-Hired Ship's Crew
Refuses Gulf Orders

"The crew of a foreign-flag feeder vessel chartered by American
President Lines Ltd. refused to enter the Persian Gulf las week,
prompting the carrier to send in one of its U.S.-flag vessels instead,
the Journal of Commerce learned."

The Eagle Nova, a feedership that can carry 400 20-foot containers,
is registered in Cyprus. "The officers and crew of the vessel refused
to enter the gulf because of the threat of war in the region, according
to labor and industry sources."

"The President Buchanan, a U.S.-flag APL liner ship, was ordered
to deliver the needed supplies to Dammam, not one of its regularly
scheduled calls. The American crew was issued gas masks and told
to watch for 19 mines believed to be adrift in the area, according to
a ship telex."

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The Journal of Commerce; January 24, 1991; Indian Air, Ship Crews
Refuse Duty in the Gulf

"The government is facing a mutiny of sorts, with crews of Shipping
Corp. of India and pilots of Air India, both state owned, refusing to
take ships and aircraft to the Persian Gulf war region."

The government ordered the Shipping Corp of India "to resume
loading oil from Iran." The crews refused to go to the area.

"Transport Minister Manubhai Kotadia appealed Wednesday to
crews and officers of the shipping line to 'rise to the occasion and
bring much-needed crude oil to the country. The bulk of India's oil is
transported by the carrier and comes from the Middle East."

Wall Street Journal; January 30, 1991; Foreign Crews' Fears Slow Some
U.S. Gulf Shipments

"Some foreign crews of ships carrying U.S. military cargo are
refusing to sail into the Persian Gulf, causing shippers to turn
increasingly to vessels manned by U.S. citizens."

"So far, industry executives count a half-dozen examples of delays
to U.S. military cargo in the past two weeks caused by foreign crews'
unwillingness to sail to northern Persian Gulf ports."

The article references the Eagle Nova case and quotes George
Hayashi, president of American President's shipping subsidiary. Hay-
as hi explained that the German master of the Eagle Nova "didn't
want to endanger the lives of the crew and be an object of the
shooting."

"Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., New Orleans, said foreign crews on
several occasions have unloaded U.S. military cargo bound for Saudi
Arabia at ports outside the Persian Gulf, delaying the shipments by a
couple of days."

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Daily Shipping News; February 1, 1991; Freighter Crew Refuses MSC
Gulf Area Trip

Datelined London and taken off the KRFITNT wire, the paper
reported that 30 crewmembers of the Banglar Mamata, a Bangladesh
freighter, "jumped ship at San Francisco to avoid sailing to the Persian
Gulf, according to Lloyd's Intelligence."

MSC chartered the 15,877 dwt vessel to take supplies to the Persian
Gulf. The article reported that the vessel was laying idle until a
replacement crew could be found.

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The Journal of Commerce; February 1, 1991; Sea-Land Experiences
Problems wUh Crews of Foreign-Flag Ships

A Sea-Land official confirmed the dompany "has encountered
problems in getting foreign nationals to crew cargo ships entering the
Persian Gulf war zone."

Sea-Land Service Inc., Edison, N.J., experienced an incident in
January when the crew of a foreign-flag ship carrying military cargo
balked at entering the gulf just as hostilities became imminent."

Outside sources said one problem encountered by Sea-Land in­
volved Japanese officers aboard a containership that normally travels
from Europe to the Persian Gulf and Asia. This service, operated by
Sea-Land in conjunction with Swiss shipping company Norasia Ltd.,
uses no U.S.-flag vessels."

According to reliable sources, the Japanese officers aboard one
vessel refused to take the ship into the gulf acting under a directive
from the All Japan Seamens Union , a labor group that has also
instructed Japanese tanker officers to avoid the gulf."

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SlU Crew Is Somber but Determined
SIU crewmembers aboard the

USNS Regulus who were in the
Persian Gulf when war broke out
last month met the situation calmly
by drawing upon previous wartime
experiences, shipboard skills ac­
quired through extensive training
and years of sailing, and a sense of
duty to their country and its armed
forces.

The USNS Regulus is one of the
military's eight fast sealift ships,
former Sea-Land containerships
that were purchased and converted
to a state of military usefulness by
the U.S. Department of Defense
between 1984 and 1986.

The SlU-crewed ships can at­
tain speeds of up to 33 knots at full
load and together are capable of
transporting a full Army mecha­
nized division. During Operation
Desert Shield and Operation Des­
ert Storm, the ships have carried
Army tanks, artillery and other
heavy equipment to the Middle
East. One of those ships, the USNS
Regulus, just returned to Jackson­
ville, Fla. after being docked in the
Persian Gulf hours after the war
with Iraq began.

'Did the Job'
Bosun George Wilson was one

of several Vietnam veterans serv­
ing aboard the Bay Tankers civil-
ian-crewed cargo ship. "When we
heard the news that the war was on,
we noticed the radar screen looked
like a beehive with all that activity.
I guess they carried a sting with
them."

The 47-year-old, who had sailed
with the SIU's Government Ser­
vices Division before joining the
SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and
Inland Waters District three years
ago, said there was no fear or real
concern among the USNS Regulus
crew. "We knew we had a job to do
and we did it. There is a lot of
common sense and knowledge

among these guys. Everything on
here since the beginning of the op­
eration [in August] has gone with­
out a hitch."

Wilson was aboard several ves­
sels that were either hit by missiles
or collided with other vessels in the
waters around Vietnam. Although
the Regulus was in port for two
missile attack wamings, he said he
was never afraid that the ship
would be hit. However, he donned
his gas mask and equipment like
the other members onboard.

Junior Engineer Donald Davis
coined the ship's motto, "Piece of
cake." To Davis, a former Marine
who served three tours in Vietnam,
the whole trip to the Middle East
and back was "another day in a war
zone."

Davis started sailing in 1971,
but had come ashore for nine years
until the call from Operation Des­
ert Shield became too great. "This
was the straw that broke the
camel's back. I had missed the sea,
but I came ashore for my wife."

overhead. "We knew something
was on.

The events of that evening made
him remember when he sailed dur­
ing the Vietnam conflict. "We used
to sit in DaNang harbor loaded
with ammo while the enemy was
lobbing mortars over us onto the
airfield."

OMU Dan Wagner recalled the
crew was ready for the fighting to
begin. Noting the air strikes, he

Junior Engineer Donald Davis checks
the control boards in the engineroom.

Wife Supports Volunteering

Checking out the lines on the deck of the USNS Regulus are, from the left, ABs
Robert Delaware, Darrell Rivera and Bud Roper.

Once the bui Idup began, Davis'
wife, Jeanette, agreed that he
should do something to help. She
had served in Vietnam as an Army
clerk. "My wife is all for this. She
understands and I'm happy to be
back out here."

Many of the crewmembers did
not have to wait for Armed Ser­
vices Radio to tell them the war
was on as they approached the
Saudi shore.

Captain Mark Sliwoski noted
the gulf was "deathly quiet" as the
Regulus entered. "Usually there is
a lot of gibberish on the radios.
That night, there was nothing and
there were no fishing boats out."

AB Bud Roper remembered
the time was around 3 a.m. on Jan­
uary 17 [Saudi time] when he and
others, saw 70 to 80 bombers fly

said, "We saw that first wave and
knew this was no play day—this
was for real. When they came
back, we were glad for them."

Wagner said the Regulus crew
knows it has to continue to deliver
the goods for the armed forces in
Operation Desert Storm. "We're
their supply line. We keep them
going."

Help Country

OMU Dan Wagner fleft), who sails out of Philadelphia, and Wiper Angel Rivera place
cooling tubes into the evaporator.

AB Darrell Rivers of Hawaii
admitted he was nervous about
sailing into a war zone but over­
came the anxiety because he
wanted to help his country's cause.
"This is the closest I, as a civilian,
can come to being involved. I
didn't just want to say I support the
troops; I wanted to show it."

"Neat!" was the reaction of OS
Scott Kreger, when asked about
his first voyage as a merchant sea­
man. Kreger's run on the USNS
Regulus was his first as a mariner
having just graduated from the
Lundeberg School. "I was glad to
be over there doing my part of the
job. When I went to Piney Point,
none of this was going on. Then all
this. I got psyched up for it."

Kreger received the praise of
Bosun Wilson for his work on his
first-ever voyage. "He probably
doesn't know just how much he
has leamed since coming aboard,"
Wilson said. "He was really deter­

mined to come on here and work
and leam."

One of the crewmembers who
gave up time ashore to help during
the military buildup and now dur­
ing the war effort was Chief Stew­
ard George Quinn. The 31-year
veteran SIU member decided to
hold off attending the winter stew­
ard recertification class, to which
he had been admitted, to stay
aboard the Regulus. "I figured
staying on and shipping during this
time would be more beneficial to
my country and union than attend­
ing the class."

Quinn's daughter won an SIU
scholarship last year and she is
now attending Tulane University.
"For all the years that I have been
going to sea, that was icing on the
cake when that daughter of mine
became a scholarship winner."

Like other crewmembers,
Quinn said he felt no fear entering
the gulf waters. The Vietnam
draftee said, "Being around Viet­
nam tends to make you more com­
fortable entering this situation."

Perhaps the most unique ap­
proach to dealing with arriving in
a war zone the day the shooting
started came from AB Robert Del­
aware: "When my grandchildren
come to me and say they studied
Desert Storm in school, I'll be able
to put them on my knees and tell
them I was there when it began,"

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sails out of Jacksonville, stacks the
newly delivered stores.

This was the first voyage as a merchant seaman for OS Scott Kreger, who uses the
hoist to deliver stores to the galley area. At right, supervising the operation, is Bosun
George Wilson, who previously sailed with the SIU's government division.

Chief Steward George Quinn, a Viet­
nam vet, reflects on the present situa­
tion in the Persian Gulf.

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When it docked January 4, the Charles E. Wilson
once again was one of the last Great Lakes fteighters
to lay up for the winter. Bosun Mike LaFoille told a
reporter for the Seafarers LOG that this had been
another good year for the SIU crew onboard. "We
really have a great bunch of guys on here," he said.
"They make sure we are able to keep running through
whatever weather."

The Wilson has a tradition of being one of the last
ships to seek shelter in winter, according to Algonac
Patrolman Andy Goulet. Having sailed aboard the
American Steamship Company vessel several times,
Goulet relayed one experience involving the ship
following an icebreaker in a winter convoy.

Part of Winter Convoy

"Being one of the last to lay up, we were still
sailing when the St. Mary's River (between Lakes
Superior and Huron) was switched to one-way traf­
fic," he recalled. "We got stuck for a couple of days. Bosun Mike La Follle (left) and AB Bob Hedine talk with Duluth Port Repre-
Then we followed the Buffalo in the convoy. The path sentative Delores Cheslak before a ship's union meeting,
was just wide enough for us to follow and thick
enough that there was no way to get out of the path."
Despite the bad conditions, the Wilson still made one
more trip that winter before tying up, he added.

The Wilson usually carries iron ore from Mar­
quette (on Michigan's upper peninsula's Lake Supe­
rior shore) to Trenton (south of Detroit near Lake
Erie) or Ashtabula, Ohio (on Lake Erie between
Cleveland and Erie, Pa.). The vessel sometimes car- __ ___
ries coal from Toledo Ohio (on Lake Erie 's western AB Watchman Ron Bochek listens to AB Watchman Lowell Amundsen
border) or Superior, Wis. (on Lake Superior s west- adiscussion during a meeting aboard joins in at the union meeting held
em shore) to Marquette. the Wilson. aboard the Charles E. Wilson.

Watchman Mike Keoqh lis­
tens (0 a union discussion.

Taking care of the pots and
pans is the dominion of Porter
Roger Flaherty.

Second Cook Marianne Audette and Steward Jim
Budnick prepare the salad bar for the Wilson's crew.

Bosun Bill Mulcahy (left) and Deckhand Michael Wikaryasz are pictured in front of the Christmas tree they
decorated aboard the MV St. Clair. Both members told the Seafarers LOG the galley gang prepared
excellent holiday meals for the crew of the American Steamship Company vessel.

SIU Members Escort USS Lexington
When the USS Lexington gets

orders to set sail or retum to port,
SIU members for Admiral Towing
also get a call to duty. Six tugboats
and their crews are assigned the
responsibility of escorting the Lex­
ington into and out of her anchor­
age at the Pehsacola (Fla.) Naval
Air Station. The Lexington serves
as a training vessel for Navy pilots

learning how to fly off and land on
aircraft carriers.

30-minute Standby

The SIU members who sail
aboard Admiral tugs have to be
ready for action at any time, ac­
cording to Mobile (Ala.) Port
Agent Dave Carter. 'They are on
30-minute standby, 24 hours a

day," he said. When they are not
escorting the Lexington through
the harbor, the crewmembers keep
their boats up and ready to go. The
tugs also are used to help dock
other vessels at the base.

Former Navy Personnel

Carter noted most of the SIU
members who sail for Admiral are

retired Navy personnel. "They are
familiar with the procedures within
a Navy base and can adapt to fast
call-ups. They all live in the Pensa-
cola area because of the nature of
their jobs."

Admiral Towing is a subsidiary
of Great Lakes Towing, an SIU-
cohtracted company.

Some of the SIU members who escort the Lexington in harbor are (left to right, front
row) W.T. Taylor, Pete Popour, Charlie Lester, (middle row) Joe Mahan, Joe Brown,
(back row) John Roberts, E.J. Hargrove and Mike Stawn.

Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter meets with SIU crewmembers for Admiral tugs.
From the left are (front row). Carter, Jim Kuzma, John Roberts (middle row) W.T.
Taylor, Joe Brown, (back row) Mike Stawn and Charlie Lester.

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Continent-Wide Cabotage, Singie Register Among Hems that May Be Adopted
The European Community (EC) is vigorously

pursuing plans to bolster the shipping fleets of
its 12 member nations^—Belgium, Luxembourg,
Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the
United Kingdom. The discussion on shipping
dovetails with the EC's intent to have in place
a single European-wide market by the end of
1992.

Noting the decline in the EC nations' mer­
chant fleets, the European Commission launched
a series of proposals in 1989 that have stimulated
debate on the needs of the EC shipping com­
munity among shipowners, seamen and their
unions and government offlcials.

Central to the various suggestions of the
European Commission, the executive body
charged with initiating and implementing EC
policy, is the creation of a single, parallel ship
registry—known as EUROS—and the opening

to the U.S.—utilize EC vessels for carriage of
nearly 40 percent of their world trade.

Maritime Administration data indicates that
in 1988 the EC nations had a combined total of
3,519 privately-owned ships of 1,000 gross tons
or more, while the United States had 444.
(Parenthetically, it should be noted that in 1990
the U.S.-flag fleet had 379 active vessels of over
1,000 gross tons.)

Proposals Before the EC

up of national coastal trade routes which have
been plied exclusively by the vessels of the
sarhe country to the fleets of other EC nations.

Like the U-S.-flag fleet, the shipping lines
based in EC member nations have been expe­
riencing a sharp decline in numbers of vessels
and tonnage, with many owners transferring
ships to flag of convenience registers or to so-
called second registers. (The offshore registers,
or second registers, are instituted by developed
nations with strong maritime traditions but offer
the same kind of goodies peddled by runaway-
flag operations.)

A Lloyd's of London study found the EC in
1989 had only 50 percent of the gro^s tonnage
it had in 1980 and 73 percent of the total number
of ships. Concern has been expressed through­
out the EC over the plummeting percentage of
exports and imports of member nations carried
on their own flag vessels. In 1987, Eurostat's
publication on transport and communication
statistics indicated that German-flag vessels were
carrying only 15.4 percent of German trade in
1987. In the same year UK-flag ships carried
21.7 percent of British trade and Italian-flag
ships carried 14.9 percent of their commerce.

America's Perspective

The irony from the American shipping com­
munity's point of view is that the perceived
hemorrhaging of the European fleet is a far cry
from the substantial losses in vessels operating
under the U.S. flag. American-flag carriers in
1987 transported only 3.9 percent of American
exports and imports, compared toa 15.2 percent
average of transporting their own country's
trade by EC nations' fleets. Further, EC coun-
tries-with size, wealth and wages comparable

When the European Commission presented
its proposal to the EC's main decision-making
body, the Council of Ministers, in August 1989,
it noted "only a combination of concerted
measures, taken at Community and national
levels with the necessary participation and co­
operation of shipowners and seafarers, could
have the required positive impact oh the oper­
ation conditions of Community shipping."

The Commission's communication, entitled
"A future for the Community shipping industry:
measures to improve Community shipping,"
contained four specific proposals. It called for
the establishment of an EC ship register that
"could contribute to the achievement of the
single market in the Community. . . ." The
EUROS operation, the Commission proposed,
would be a parallel register to existing EC
registers and not a substitute.

The Commission also recommended a Series
of proposals designed to improve the effective­
ness of port state control in. enforcing the
application of safety and health and environ­
mental standards by vessels entering EC waters.
The third item put forth in the 1989 Commission
document attempted to develop a common def­
inition of a Community shipowner.

The fourth plan raised by the Commission
sought to liberalize cabotage restrictions prac­
ticed by some member nations. The Commission
proposed opening up intra-country marine coastal
trade routes that previously had been the domain
of national-flag vessels to all EC-flag ships.

Standing of Debate

In December, the EC's transport ministers
announced that headway had been made on
adopting a Community cabotage policy. A Brit­
ish transport official indicated the agreement
reached calls for a two-step approach to the
implementation of EC-wide coastal trades.

The first phase will open marine routes along
the coastal mainland to all ships from EC nations
by the end of 1993. Offshore islands are ex­
empted from this provision. For instance, any
EC vessel could carry cargo from France to

THE EC AND U.S. FLEETS, 1988
Ocean-going Steam & Motor Ships of 1,0W) GT and Over

^(Number;of:Ships). : '

n

tfountry Total Freighters Bulk Tankers

Belgium 63 23 24 . 15
Denmark 211 10 56
France 185 92 ••y,-.2ll: 1 66
F.R. Germany y I 376 300 15 -S 55 ,
Greece 1,030 293 498 207
Ireland 32 27 '•..bm::: 0 5
Italy 525 206 , 83 . .. 225 .. 'f
Netherlands J 385 306 15 60
Portugal 50 23 11 .•Y 15 .yy
Spain Y 389 236 63 90 •
United Kingdom 273 117 50 92

Tqtel^ 3,519 1,765 790 ,' 886^y;;yi

United States 444 192 26 221

Source: Maritime Adininlshaaon.. Repartment of Transportation:

The EC is moving toward a continental cabotage
policy that will allow the fleets from all member nations
access to intra-country marine transport routes.

Greece, but would not be eligible to transport
goods from the mainland of Greece to any of
the Greek islands.

The second stage, which would open up all
routes in EC waters to EC ships, was not given
a date for implementation. Other aspects of the
cabotage proposal remain to be ironed out at
the Commission level. There is a question as to
whether the plan should include a floor of 300
tons or 500 tons. There also is a move by France
to develop a procedure for granting exemptions
based on strategic and national defense con­
cerns.

While no agreement was reached by the
transport ministers on a EUROS register, the
transport ministers also agreed to the principle
of facilitating the transfer of vessels from one
EC nation to another and called for the plan to
be instituted by January 1992. To prevent run­
down and unsafe ships from being transferred,
a country can conduct inspections and refuse
to issue a certificate if a vessel poses a serious
danger to safety or the environment.

Last October, the European Parliament (EP),
a body with primarily consultative powers,
debated an amended version of the Commis­
sion's four-point proposal released in 1989. The
EP's Transport and Tourism committee, prior
to reporting to the full parliament on the Com­
mission's shipping plan, considered more than
160 resolutions—an indication of the depth of
debate within the Community on the future of
its maritime industry.

The EP's document calls for a EUROS reg­
ister that provides significant tax breaks to EC
shipowners and seafarers and in some cases
direct subsidies. The tax plan calls for a lump­
sum payment based on a combination of gross
tonnage and the age of the ship. Under the EP
proposal, officers on EUROS vessels would be
EC nationals and 50 percent of the remaining
crew also would be from EC countries, except
on passenger ships where ICQ percent of the
crew would be from the EC.

Europeans Take Sides
While the European Parliament's actions do

not carry the weight of law and are only taken
under consideration by the EC's Council of
Ministers in this case, there has been a great
deal of debate among European shipowners and
shipping unions concerning the various pro­
posals.

While many EC shipowners are seeking
schemes that parallel the so-called second reg­
isters, European seafaring unions have strongly
opposed any efforts to allow 50 percent of the
unlicensed crew to be recruited from the ranks
of seamen in developing nations.

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Electrical Maintenance Class Vital to QMED Training
The Marine Electrical Mainte­

nance (MEM) class is one of three
required courses to upgrade a black
gang member's QMED classifica­
tion at the Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of Seamanship.

This course is considered criti­
cal because it gives members vital
information they need to advance
their electrical knowledge, accord­
ing to instructor Byron Hohrein.
The course was included as a re­
quired field of study, along with
Pumproom Maintenance and Op­
erations and Refrigeration Systems
Maintenance and Operations, last
year in a Seafarers Appeals Board
ruling pertaining to yearly upgrad­
ing by QMEDs.

The MEM class lasts eight
weeks and includes classroom and
hands-on shop training. Students
first learn about tool and electrical

Inspecting electrical
Laurence Gilley and John Wong.

panels p
John Wc

ripr to connecting loads are (left to right) Tom Doran,

ment. The charts then can be used
to determine the causes of system
malfunctions.

MEM applicants must hold a
QMED Any Rating endorsement
or an Electrician endorsement or
have equivalent experieiice. Appli­
cants should possess good reading
and writing skills and have a math­
ematics background including
basic algebra. Good eyesight is a
must, sp students should have an
eye exam prior to this course if
problems are suspected. Appli­
cants can contact the admissions
office at the Lundeberg School for
more information.

Upgrader Paul Peterson works On the
motor lead to an air conditioning unit.

safety as well as safe work prac­
tices.

Next, they study electrical the­
ory and magnetism. Within this
session, students leam how electric
and magnetic fields are produced
and how to work with various elec­
trical and magnetic devices such as
multi-meters and meg-ohm meters.

A major portion of the eight
weeks is spent studying actual
equipment such as lighting sys­
tems, motors and motor control­
lers. The upgraders also leam the
principles of operation, mainte­
nance procedures, overhaul, instal­
lation and troubleshooting of
electrical equipment.

The class wraps up with stu­
dents leaming to read schematic
diagrams. They use these diagrams
to make a sequence chart for the
operation of galley and deck equip-

Engine department upgraders Robert
Hamil (left) and Charles Betz wire ma­
rine receptacles and lights.

Bliackgang upgrader Tom Doran prac­
tices connecting the wires in an air
conditioning controller.

Work Continues on S-L Explorer After Brief Lay up
The SlU-crewed Sea-Land Ex­

plorer is back on its round trip voy­
ages from the West Coast of the
United States to the far East after a
brief layup in Kobe, Japan.

Ship's Chairman Ted Tolentino,
62, reported that all is running
smoothly aboard the vessel which
docks in Long Beach and Oakland,
Calif, before sailing to Japan, Tai­
wan, South Korea and Hong Kong
on its 42-day round trip.

Tolentino, who has been an SIU
member since 1966, said he had a
great crew with which to work. He
praised the work of the deck de­
partment in remodelling the gar­

bage room during the layup. He
noted that there were no beefs or
problems onboard as the ship was
preparing for its December pay­
off.

Crewmembers hailed the work
and food of the galley gang, headed
by Chief Steward William H.
Hawkins. He, in tum, thanked the
crew for keeping the lounge and
mess clean.

Hawkins forwarded photo­
graphs taken by AB Freddy
Milabo, DEU P. Capito and Cap­
tain R.H. Hemingson to the Seafar­
ers LOG while the ship was in the
Japanese port. Cfiief Cook B.L. Mack (left) serves a delicious hot meal to Chief Mate D. Dennison.

Dinner is almost ready to be served by Chief Steward William Hawkins (left) and
Chief Cook B.L. Mack. The ship's steward department received high praise from
fellow shipmates Jor consistently serving good meals.

Bosun Ted Tolentino (at bottom left)
supervises the work of AB Freddy
Milatjo on the lifeboat davit.

AB Jabez Pegg adds a coat of primer
to the radar mast crosstree of the Sea-
Land Explorer.



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Europe Debates
A New Ship Policy

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Unions representing EC seamen

have called on the Community to
develop a register that provides
jobs for European seafarers and
to institute measures designed to
improve the competitive advan­
tage of EC shipping.

Agreement Will Emerge
Many who follow the European

maritime scene believed the EC
would not promulgate a policy of
opening up cabotage rights in EC
member nations' waters to the
shipping fleets of other European
countries. Such observers cited
the intransigence of Greece and
Italy—two nations that were re­
luctant to open up their signiflcant
coastal and offshore island trade.

But with the actions taken by
the EC transport ministers last
September, EC-wide cabotage is
close to becoming a reality.

The Europeans keep proving to
the United States and to the world
that they are fully capable of ar­
riving at a consensus and an agree­
ment on the most thorny issues.
Such was the case in 1986 when
the EC adopted its first common
European shipping posture— four
rules which entered force in 1987
and established a foundation for
an EC maritime transport policy
and paved the way for direct in­
volvement of the Commission in
regulating the industry.

The four principles were freedom
for all fleets in the EC to provide
shipping services between EC na­
tions and third countries, rules en­
suring competition, allowing for re­
lief from unfair practices of foreign
carriers—such as rate undercutting
and predatory pricing policies—and
allowing for coordinated counter
measures when EC shipowners are
denied access to the shipping busi­
ness in a third country trade.

A United Europe
The United States, by the end

of 1992, will face a united Europe
insofar as its economy is con­
cerned. The 12 nations that make
up the EC account for over 320
million consumers. The EC is the
largest trading partner of the United
States. The two-way trade be­
tween the U.S. and the EC in 1988
had a value of $1,612 billion.

EC merchant fleets operated
1,765 freighters in 1988, at a time
when the U.S. had 192 of the same
type of vessels operating under its
flag. The numbers for bulk carriers
were more frightening. EC fleet
accounted for 790 of the world's
bulkers. U.S.-flag bulk carriers
numbered 26 (today that figure has
been reduced to 22).

Moreover, in Europe there is a
far-reaching debate taking place,
fueled by the engine of economic
unity, on a variety of measures
that would bolster the EC fleet.

With America's economic secu­
rity at stake, the federal govern­
ment and private maritime inter­
ests cannot afford to simply watch
Europe protect and promote its
fleets without faking stock of the
condition of U.S. shipping capabil­
ities and implementing programs to
ensure equal footing for the Amer­
ican-flag merchant marine in the
world's shipping trades.

Hawaii-Based Seafarers Extend Thanks
To Sen. inouye for Support of iiflaritinie

Taking time out of their busy
upgrading schedule at the union's
school, four SIU members who
sail from Hawaii took a trip to the
nation's capital to meet with Sen­
ator Daniel K. Inouye, the "Aloha"
State's senior senator and a long­
time advocate of a strong U.S.-
flag merchant marine.

Gregory "Broyles" Tudor, Marty
Josephson, Wigoberto "Wiggle"
Reyes and Yvonne De Silva, all
steward department SIU members
currently enrolled in the Lunde-
berg School's cook and baker pro­
gram, recognized the importance
of Congress and the federal gov­
ernment in protecting the jobs of
seafarers.

"We know Senator Inouye's ef­
forts have been instrumental in
providing job security for mer­
chant mariners," noted Tudor, who
also reported that the close to 30-
year veteran of the Congress
seemed "genuinely interested" in
the welfare of SIU members.

Tudor remarked that it was "a
pleasure and an honor to meet
onCe again with Senator Inouye.
On behalf of each visiting SIU
member and the SIU in its en­
tirety, I was able to thank Senator
Inouye for his continued support

SIU member Gregoty "Broyles" Tudor (left) presents Senator Inouye (middle)
with a Lundeberg School cap and seabag. Marty Josephson, Yvonne De Silva
and Wigoberto Reyes, all cook and baker upgraders, look on.'

of American shipping and invite
him to visit the union's school."
The I '/2-year member of the SIU
said the senator responded to the
invitation by replying, "The Lun­
deberg School at Piney Point . . .
that's my school."

Passenger Ships

The four upgraders ship on the
two U.S.-flag passenger vessels
operated by American Hawaii
Cruise Lines, the only deep sea
cruise ships in the American fleet.
The two ships were brought into

the passenger trades as a result of
legislation enacted by Congress a
decade ago. Senator Inouye was
instrumental in passing the bill.

While the SIU members were
in Washington, DC, they took the
opportunity to tour the Capitol,
making stops at the Senate gallery,
the old House and Senate office
chambers, the Senate Appropria­
tions Committee chambers and the
Supreme Court.

Brothers Reyes and Tudor are
Oahu residents and Sister DeSilva
lives on Hawaii's "Big Island."

Entire AT&T Cable Fleet Under U.S. Flag
Continued from page 3
cern from members of Congress
and patriotic and veterans orga­
nizations. Numerous congress­
men and senators communicated
with the company regarding their
support for a strong and techno­
logically-advanced U.S.-flag fleet.

The elected officials expressed
concern over the consequences to
America's national security inter­
ests and economic advancement
if AT&T's vessels were trans­
ferred to foreign registry.

Upon hearing of AT&T's deci­
sion to operate its new cable ships
under the U.S. flag. Senator Bar­
bara Mikulski (D-Md.) said, "I
commend AT&T for its decision
to register two new ships under
the U.S. flag. A strong U.S. mer­
chant marine is critical to our
nation's security."

Advanced Design

The Global Link and Global
Sentinel feature a bow thruster to
help the vessels move sideways
and maintain their positions. Each
is 479 feet long and 70 feet wide.
The first new cable-laying vessel
will be in full operation shortly,
while the second is due out of the
shipyard later this year.

The 7,900-deadweight-ton ves­
sels have a full-load draft of 26
feet and can cruise at speeds of
up to 15 knots. Each can keep up
a speed of 6 to 8 knots while laying
the company's fiber-optic cable
and a speed of 4 knots when tow­
ing a sea plow and laying cable.

Equipped with the most ad­
vanced technology in the field, the
two new ships have been built to

ensure the productivity, safety and
comfort of the crew. The standard
safety items of the ships include
water-tight transverse bulkheads
at various locations, a back-up
diesel-driven generator for emer­
gency electrical power, fire-resist­
ant furnishing and four encapsu­
lated lifeboats.

AT&T's fleet of cable ships
competes with foreign companies
operating foreign-flag vessels to
build, lay and maintain undersea
fiber-optic cables.

In the past three years, AT&T's
cable-laying ships have spanned
the Atlantic, Pacific and Carib­
bean with fiber- optic cable.

SIU School's Students Must Have
Valid Drag-Free Clearance Tests

SIU members who plan to study
at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School of Seamanship will have
to possess a valid drug-free clear­
ance to upgrade or renew a doc­
ument or license at the school as
a result of a United States Coast
Guard ruling.

Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice
president and the union official
who has been following closely
the federal government's drug
testing initiatives, said the Coast
Guard ruling affects only those
members who are required by the
course for which they are upgrad­
ing to take a physical before re­
porting to the school.

"The type of people affected
would be an ordinary seaman who
has to take a physical before re­
porting for the school to upgrade
to AB (able bodied seaman)," Tel­
lez noted. "So would a wiper
upgrading to FOWT (fireman, oiler
and watertender).

"Who it does not affect would
be a QMED who is adding another
specialty course to his Lundeberg
School classification card. He

would not have to take a physical
prior to enrolling in the class and
this does not affect his merchant
marine document."

It Affiects Documents

The Lundeberg School received
a letter from the Coast Guard
dated December 28, 1990 an­
nouncing the need for upgraders
to have valid drug-free clearances
if" the upgrading or renewal af­
fected the members' documents
or licenses.

According to the letter, "All
applications requiring a physical
examination submitted to the Re­
gional Examination Center after
21 December 1990 (e.g., requests
for license upgrades or renewals
or MMD [merchant marine doc­
uments] endorsements) must be
accompanied by proof that the
individual is free of dangerous
drugs."

If members have questions con­
cerning the drug-testing policy for
upgraders, they should Contact
their port agent or the admissions
office at the Lundeberg School.

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Bosnn Herb LIbby Retires After Nearly 30 Years Aboard Cable Sblp

Bosun Herbert Libby shows off the
ship's bell presented by the crew and
officers of the Long Lines upon his
retirement from the ship and the union.

Bosun Herbert Libby took a
look at the ship's bell that the crew
and officers of the Cable Ship Long
Lines gave to him two days before
he retired from the vessel and the
SlU. It would be the one tangible
piece of the vessel he would take to
his Maine home when he walked
off the vessel after calling it home
for almost 30 years.

"There are a lot of memories
aboard here," he said on January
30, the day before he would pack
his bag and go down the gangplank
a last time.

The Amesbury, Mass. native
was part of the original crew on the
Long Lines. "I came with the ship,"
he recalled. "I flew to Germany in
1963 to pick her up. It has been a
terrific job."

When a Seafarers LOG reporter
asked Libby if he had any stories he
could share about his years on the
cable ship, a wry smile came across
the mouth of the 43-year SIU vet­
eran. When he finally spoke after a
few moments of pondering, he
looked out at his crew and said,
"No, none that I would like to see
in print."

Took Care of Crew

Many of the crewmembers who
had gathered around started to
laugh. They related that Libby had
taken care of them over the years
and continued to do so even when
discussing his retirement and the
history of the vessel.

"He has been fantastic to sail
with," said Chief Steward Ken
Rosick. "We are going to miss
him."

"He has always been there for
us," added Cook Gary Lackey.
"You could always count on him
and you can ask anybody onboard
if this isn't true." The others listen­
ing nodded in agreement.

Libby went to sea in 1943 when
he was 15 years old. "I wanted to
be part of the war effort," he stated.
He proudly notes that he is a vet­
eran of World War II, having re­
ceived his Defense Department
discharge certificate shortly after
the federal government gave the
status to merchant mariners of that
era. He sailed in the North and
South Atlantic, Pacific and Carib­
bean theatres. "I was very fortu­
nate. I sailed in two North Atlantic
convoys and never lost a ship. I did
see others go, however."

The Long Lines still was being

built in Germany when
Transoceanic's predecessor com­
pany signed a contract with the
SIU. Libby decided to sign on be­
cause "I knew cable work would be
different."

SIU Since 1951

Although he had worked as a
bosun in the union since 1951 and
served as a relief bosun on the
Long Lines since it came out,
Libby became its second perma­
nent bosun in 1973.

One of the things of which he
said he was most proud has been
the consistent quality of the
crewmembers aboard the Long
Lines. "You have got to have a
good quality of seamen working
cable and we have maintained it
over the years." He also noted he

has been proud to be part of im­
proving communications around
the world.

As he left the vessel, Libby said
he had no regrets. But he quickly
added, "After 47 years of sailing,
there is very little that I will
miss."

His plans include some fishing
and hunting near his home in
Maine. He also will be building
furniture for his five children and
12 grandchildren in a small wood­
working area he has created in his
house.

Before he signed off, his ship­
mates threw a party for him where
they presented the bell attached to
9 plaque that read: "CS Long
Lines, Herbert Libby, 1963-1991.

» In honor of lifelong dedication to
the men and ships that sail the sea
(from the) Officers and Crew."

Judge Uses Experiences Learned on the Lakes
When Michigan Circuit Court

Judge Michael Cherry looks across
his bench at the people who will
speak before him that day, he re­
members a lesson he learned sail­
ing as an SIU member aboard
Great Lakes vessels.

"No one is better or worse or
more important than anyone else,"
the former oiler told a reporter for
the Seafarers LOG.

Cherry, 47, is the highest
elected official in Branch County,
which located in south central
Michigan along the Indiana bor­
der.

He was re-elected without op­
position last year to the judgeship
he first won in 1984.

"When I sailed on the Lakes, I
learned to take people for what
they are," he said. "That philoso­
phy still helps me today."

Cherry, who grew up in the sub­
urbs of Cleveland, presides over a
mainly rural county of40,000 peo­
ple. Working on the ships "helped
me to adapt to the farmers and their
plights. I leamed to keep my mouth
shut, my eyes open and to learn and
listen a lot."

Part of Bet

Although he joined the Seafar­
ers in June 1963 in the port of
Buffalo, Cherry's initiation into
sailing on the Lakes involved
much more.

"I had dropped out of Wooster

College halfway through my soph­
omore year. We had a neighbor
associated with a shipping com­
pany who told my parents he could
get me a job aboard a Lakes vessel.
Little did I know that he had a bet
with my parents that I would not
last a month aboard a ship .he had
in mind for me."

That neighbor who lost the bet
tumed out to be George Steinbren-
ner, owner of Kinsman Lines, an
SlU-contracted company. He got a
job through the union for the
Cherry as a wiper aboard the hand-
fired coal-burning Henry
Steinbrenner.

"It was a wonderful experi­
ence," Cherry recalled. "I signed
on in spring and lasted until the
winter when we laid up. I still don't
know what the bet was or if he paid
it.

"I carried my paint brush, wire
brush and scraper with me to what­
ever assignment I was given. I'd be
singing and whistling while I was
painting and the others would look
at me because I didn't know any
better. The chief engineer adopted
me as a surrogate grandchild and
helped me."

Cherry remembered that being
"a college boy" did not endear him
with some of the crewmembers. So
he had to find ways to prove he was
one of the fellows. One incident
took place in his first weeks on the
Henry Steinbrenner.

"There was this gruff, old fire­
man who never would speak to me
or call me by name. When we
would eat, he always brought a full
garlic bulb with him. With each
bite of food, he would bite off a
garlic clove. One day, he saw me
watching and challenge me to do it.
I must have had a cold or some­
thing that day and couldn't breathe,
so I did it and didn't get sick. From
that day on, I was Mike to him."

SIU Fisherman Commended for Helping Others
When Captain Jose Branco

came to the U.S. some 50 years
ago, he brought with him some
very special skills that made him
the best at his trade.

After years of fishing out of
New Bedford and, most impor­
tantly, years of helping other immi­
grants in the area, more than 200 of
his friends gathered to salute him
Dec. 27. The awards ceremony
drew a number of officials, includ­
ing Henri Francois, the SIU port
agent there.

Branco, 80, sailed in the Amer­
ican merchant fleet during World
War n and was commended by
then-President Harry S Truman for
his courage and fortitude. After the

war, Branco went back to sea. He
mastered the art of fishing, helping
m^y others with his knowledge.

Francois commended Branco
for "sharing his knowledge, which
made it possible for many men to
succeed in the fishing industry.
Many SIU fishermen, just like him,
got their start with Captain Branco.
He was a symbol to the Portuguese
community."

Congressman Gerry Studds (D-
Mass.) sent his best wishes in a
certificate of special congressional
recognition. Representatives from
Mayor John Bullard's office and
the Portuguese Consulate also at­
tended, as did state representative
TonyCabral.

New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois
presents an award to Jose Branco, rec­
ognizing his lono record of contributing
to the New Bedford fishing industry.

Judge Michael Cherry as he appears
today (top) and when he started sailing
on the Great Lakes.

By his third summer on the
Lakes, Cherry had upgraded to
fireman and oiler.

That tumed out to be his final
year on the Lakes. Cherry had
saved enough money to retum to
college and was nearing gradua­
tion from Kent State University.

Upon graduation, he taught En­
glish at Central Michigan Univer­
sity for four years. He and his wife,
Dorothy, decided they wanted to
work for themselves and they
headed for University of Toledo
Law School. They moved to Col-
dwater, Mich, after they got their
degrees.

When Cherry decided to run for
the judgeship in 1984, he sought
support from the county's local for
the United Automobile Workers.
"This is not a strong labor commu­
nity, so I pulled out my SIU retire­
ment card and told them I was the
only judicial candidate who had
been a union member," he recalled.
"I got their endorsement and a do­
nation."



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Volum»S3, Numbers February 1991

Special
Supplement

A guide for Seafarers to refer
to when preparing 1990 tax
returns due to the Internal
Revenue Service and state
governments on April 15,1991.

TAX T PS FOR SEAMEN
With 1990 lax returns due April 15, now is the time for Seafarers to

prepare the annual filings. Because of the transient nature of Seafarers'
employment, the SIU member often finds the tax-filing procedure some­
what more complicated than it is for the shoreside worker.

This special supplement of the February Seafarers LOG attempts to
provide SIU members with some helpful information on the tax-filing

process. Special attention is paid to two issues that seem to crop up time
and again for seamen: procedures for filing an extension request and
determining residency status for purposes of filing state tax re­
turns.

The information compiled on these four pages was prepared by a certified
public accountant with experience in the maritime field.

Deadline for Filing Taxes:
April 15,1991

For More Information

Information by Phone
To make tax calculations

easier, the IRS has informa­
tion arid material available by
phone. The Tele-Tax Service
has recorded tax information
covering more than 140 top­
ics.-^ • •• A? i .

1-800-829-4477 is the
IRS's 24-hour automated
"Tele-Tax" system. When
calling, remember the "#"

sign will repeat the topic and
the will stop the message.
When the iriitial recording
torries on, diar 323 from a
toUch tone phone to hear the
categories of information.

•Beginning March 1, Tele-
Tax can provide information
on the status of refunds if the
tax return in question has
been filed.

General Information: l-
800-829-1040 can be called
for general information, IRS
staff answer questions from
8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday
through Friday. •
Publicatlpns: 1-800-829-
3676 operators will take or­
ders for publications. "#553
Highlights of 1990 Tax
Changes" and "#552 Record
Keeping for Individuals" are

two publications that many
people find especially useful.

Walk-lnHelp: IRS represen­
tatives are available in many
IRS offices around the coun­
try to help with tax questions
lhaf cannot be answered easily
by telephone. To find the loca­
tion of an IRS office, look in
the phone book under "United
States Government, Internal
Revenue Service."

Telephone Help: IRS repre­
sentatives are available to help
with tax questions. If needed,
call the IRS using the toll-free
number listed in the telephone
directory.
Send IRS Written Ques­
tions: Written questions re­
garding the tax retums can be
sent directly to an IRS District
Director. Include a social se­
curity number with the letter.

Where to File

U.S. Embassies and Consulates

Providing IRS Assistance

Bonn
United States Embassy
Deichmanns Aue 29
5300 Bonn 2, West Germany
Tel.# [49] (228^ 339-2119
Caracas
United States Embassy
Avenida Wncipal La Floresta
Caracas, Venezuela
Tel.# [58] (2) 285-311.1,

ext. 333
London
United States Embassy
24/31 Grosvenor Square
London, England
Tel.# [44] (1)408-8076

or 408-8077
Mexico City
United States Embassy—IRS
Avenida Reforma 305
Col. Cuauhtemoc
Mexico, D.F., 06000 Mexico
Tel.# [52] (5)211-0042,

ext. 3559

Nassau
United States Embassy
Queen Street
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel.# (809) 322-1181

Ottawa
United States Embassy
60 Queen Street
Suite 201
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
KIP5Y7
Tel.# (613) 238-5335
Paris
United States Embassy
2 Avenue Gabriel
F 75382 Paris Cedex 08
France
Tel.# [33] (1) 4296-1202

-IRS
Riyadh
American Embassy-
P.O. Box 9041
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel.# [00966] (1) 488-3800,

ext. 206

Rome
United States Embassy Annex
Via Sardegna 49
Rome, Italy
Tel.# [39] (6)4674-2560

Sao Paulo
American Consultate General
Rua Padre Joao Manoel 933
Sao Paulo, S.P., Brazil 01411
Tel.# [55] (11) 881-6511,

ext. 287

Singapore
American Embassy
30 Hill Street
Singapore, Singapore (0617
Tel.# [65] 338-0251, ext. 247 •

Sydney
American Consulate General,

IRS
Hyde Park Tower
Park and Elizabeth Streets
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Tel.# [61] (2) 261-9275

Tokyo
United States Embassy, IRS
1-10-5 Akasaka, 1-Chrome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107
Japan
Tel.# [81] (03) 224-5466

Mail retums to the Internal Revenue Service Center designated for the following areas. No
street address is needed for the IRS.

For individuals Hvtng
in the foiiowing states:

Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

New Jersey, New York (New York City and counties
of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester)

New York (all other counties), Connecticut, Maiiiej ̂ r
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Vermont

Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin

'fifc^aw^,1&isttict of Maryland,. :
Pennsylvania, Virginia

Iiidiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia

Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas ^,

Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine,
Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa,
Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake,
Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada,
Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta,
Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba),
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming

Califtmaia (aU other cpunti^), Haty^

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Tennessee

American!

Guam

Use this address:
IRS
Atlanta.GA 39901

IRS
Holtsville, NY 00501

• IRS ' \ • . '
Andover, MA 0550f

IRS
Kansas City, MO 64999

r IRS
Philadelphia, PA 19255

IRS
_ (Tincinnati, OH 45999

IRS
. Austin, TX 73301

IRS
Ogden, UT 84201

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Puerto Rico (or if excluding income under
section 933)

|: l^pnpermanent residents , ^ ^

Virgin Islands

.•j.^IRSf®'
g3Fre^;t!if'^93888:i

IRS
Memphis, TN 37501

Commissioner of Revenue
and Taxation

855 West Marine Dr.
Agana, GU 96910
•JRS V
Philadelphia, PA 19255

V.I. Bureau of Internal
Revenue

Lockharts Garden No. lA
Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, VI 00802

All A.P.O. F.PiO. addrrases

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Preparing a Return

. •••• • '•;.V:^.Ar'''r •

5te/; /. Get all records together.
• Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G, W-2P and 1099.
• Itemized deductions and Tax Credits.
• , Medical and dental payment records.
• Real estate and personal property tax receipts.
• Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage, car or appliances.
• Records of payments for child care so an individual could work.
Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist in filing the return.

Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed
to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. An order blank for IRS
publications is available on the next to the last page of their instruction booklet.
S/cp J. Fill in the return.

S/c/» 4. Check the return to make sure it js correct.

Step 5. Sign and date the return.
Form 1040 is not considered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint

return.
S/ep 6. Attach all required forms and schedules.

Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and W-2P to the front of the Form 1040.
Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence

number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040.

Standard Deduction

This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It
should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a
dependent.

Filing Status Standard Deduction
'•'•'•r-w-

Single ... . .$ 3,250

Married filing joint return

or

Qualifying widow(er)
with dependent children . ^,. . $ 5,450

Married filing separate return . .$ 2,725

Head of household . . . ... . . $ 4,750

Reported income
The following kinds of income should be reported on Form

1040, or related forms and schedules, in addition to the types
of income listed on Form 1040.

• Original Issue Discount.
• Distributions from SEP's and DECs.
• Amounts received in place of wages from accident and

health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if
employer paid for the policy.

• Bartering Income (fair-market value of goods or services
received in return for services).

• Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Re­
tirement Act.

• Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the
proceeds are more than the premium paid.

• Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts.
• Endowments.
• Lump-sum distributions.
• Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real

estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property
(capital gains).

• Accumulation distributions from trusts.
• Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling

winnings).
« Earned income from sources outside the United States.
' Director's fees.
' Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate.
' Embezzled or other illegal income.

Deductions, W-2's and
Other information

Non-Reported income

Do not include these amounts under income reported.

• Welfare benefits.

• Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by
the Veterans' Administration.

• Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages, etc.
for injury or sickness.

• Child support.

• Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed.

• Dividends on veterans' life insurance.

• Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's
death.

• Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the
use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the
amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses whilfe
living in the home.

• Certain amounts received as a scholarship.

FAST REFUND: If a tax
refund is expected for 1990,
instead of mailing the return
to the Internal Revenue Ser­
vice, it can be filed electron­
ically. When filed
electronically, a refund will
be received in about 3 weeks,
or in 2 weeks if it is deposited
directly into a savings or
checking account. For a
charge, many professional
tax return preparers offer
electronic filing in addition
to their return preparation
services. If an individual pre­
pared his or her own return,
a preparer or transmitter in
their area can file the return
electronically. For a list of
who can file a tax return elec­
tronically in any given area,
call the IRS toll-free number,
I -800-829-1040, and ask for
the Electronic Filing Of­
fice.
INCREASED DEDUC­
TIONS: The deduction for
each exemption—for the in­
dividual, his or her spouse
and dependents has increased
to $2,050 per person.

STANDARD DEDUC­
TION HAS INCREASED:
The standard deduction has
increased for most people.
Because of this increase, it
may be to an individual's
benefit to take the standard
deduction this year even if
that person has itemized de­
ductions in the past.

DEPENDENT'S SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER: If
an individual claims an ex­
emption for a dependent who
is at least 2 years old by De­
cember 31,1990, he must list
the dependent's social secu­
rity number on Form 1040 or
Form 1040A. A social secu­
rity number requirement ap­
plies to all dependents (not
just children) claimed on the
tax retum who are at least 2
years old.

GIFT TO REDUCE THE
PUBLIC DEBT: An indi­
vidual may make a gift to
reduce the public debt. To do
so, enclose a separate check
with the income tax retum.

Make it payable to "Bureau
of the Public Debt." Do not
add it to any tax owed.
HOW LONG SHOULD
RECORDS BE KEPT?
Keep records of income, de­
ductions and credits shown
on the tax retum, as well as
any worksheets used to fig­
ure them, until the statute of
limitations mns out for that
retum, usually 3 years from
the dat^ the retum was due or
filed, or 2 years from the date
the tax was paid, whichever
is later. However, it is recom­
mended that all records be
kept for about 6 years.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
If there is a change of address.
Form 8822, Change of Ad­
dress, should be used to no­
tify the IRS.
COLLECTING W-2's:
Employers are required to
mail W-2 forrns to employ­
ees by January 31. If an indi­
vidual believes he or she is
missing W-2's, contact the
employer. For seamen who
have ever used a union hall
as a retum address, check
with the SIU port agent to
determine if a W-2 has been
sent to that address. If a Sea­
farer has received monies
from the SIU Vacation Plan,
he or she should receive a
W-2 from that fund.

Seafarers should not have
problems obtaining accurate
W-2 forms for monies
earned in 1990 by the com­
panies that employed
them.
PERSONAL INTEREST
DEDUCTIONS: For 1990,
the portion of personal inter­
est expense one can deduct is
smaller. Personal interest in­
cludes interest on car loans,
credit cards and personal
loans. An individual can de­
duct only 10 percent of the
personal interest paid in
1990.
INTEREST ON SE­
CURED LOANS DE­
DUCTIBLE: Interest paid
on mortgages or secured
loans is I(X) percent deduct­
ible.

EDUCATION SAVINGS
BONDS PROGRAM: Be­
ginning in 1990, all or part of
the interest for certain U.S.
savings bonds can be ex­
cluded from income if one
pays qualified higher educa­
tion expenses during the year
he redeems the bonds.
UNION DUES DEDUC­
TION: Union dues i^e only
deductible if they ex:ceed 2
percent of gross income. If
they do, only the portion over
the 2 percent is deductible.
SPAD contributions have
never been deductible.
DEATH OF A TAX­
PAYER: If a taxpayer died
before filing a required re­
tum for 1990, the taxpayer's
personal representative (and
spouse, in the case of a joint
retum) must file and sign the
retum for that person. A per­
sonal representative can be
an executor, administrator or
anyone who is in charge of
the taxpayer's property.
ROUNDING OFF TO
WHOLE DOLLARS:
Cents may be rounded off to
the nearest whole dollar on
the tax retum and schedules.
To do so, raise amounts from
50 to 99 cents to the next
dollar. For example, $1.39
becomes $1 and $2.50 be­
comes $3.
UNEMPLOYMENT COM­
PENSATION: Unemploy­
ment compensation
(insurance) is fully taxable.
By January 31, 1991, an in­
dividual who has received
unemployment compensa­
tion should receive a Form
1099-G showing the total un­
employment compensation
paid during 1990.

Use line 20 on the tax re­
tum to report unemployment
compensation.
EARNED INCOME
CREDIT: If an individual's
eamed income and adjusted
gross income are both less
than $20,264, and has a child
who lived with him for more
than half the year, he may be
entitled to a refunded credit
of up to $953.

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Filing an Extension
REMINDER:

Be sure to in­
clude all tax
monies due

when submit­
ting an exten­

sion to file
application.

Away at
Tax Time?
Being out of the coun­

try may have its advan­
tages, especially at tax
time. If you are required
to file a U.S. income tax
return and are traveling
or living outside the
United States on April
15, you may be allowed
an extension to file.

By filing Internal Rev­
enue Service Form 4868,
travelers can receive an
extension until August
15 to file their federal
income tax returns. Pay­
ment of additional taxes
must accompany the re­
quest. Both Form 4868
and your payment must
be filed by April 15.

U.S. residents in for­
eign countries usually
qualify for automatic ex­
tensions of time to file
until June 17. They must
attach a statement to
their tax returns explain­
ing that their home and
main place of business
were outside the United
States or Puerto Rico on
April 15.

Visit the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate
for forms or write to In­
ternal Revenue Service,
Forms Distribution Cen­
ter, P.O. Box 25866,
Richmond, VA USA.
(Reprinted from IRS Pub­
lication I049I3, Rev. 10-90)

Persian Guif
Assignment

Seafarers stationed
in the Persian Gulf dur­
ing Operation Desert
Shield and Operation
Desert Storm, who are
working on vessels
under the direction of
the military, may qual­
ify for certain special
tax-filing procedures.

Watch for informa­
tion on this matter in the
March edition of the
Seafarers LOG.

IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a four-month extension
to file IRS Form 1040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting
an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional
time is needed. The IRS will only contact the individual directly
if the request for an extension is denied.

To receive an extension to file, an individual must correctly
fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted
on line 6).

If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four month
extension to file does not provide the individual with enough
time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application

for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual
Income Tax Return." Another option open to the person
seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS
stating the reason the extension is necessary and mailing it to
the correct IRS location (see "Where to File" on page 1 of
this supplement).

An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to
file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688.

Form 4868 should be mailed to the appropriate IRS location
listed in the "Where to File" column on page 1 of this supple­
ment.

Extension Application Form
This copy of IRS Form

4868 can be used to apply for
a tax-filing extension. Simply
clip it out of the LOG, com­

plete the requested infor­
mation and sign the docu­
ment. Use the guide on page
1 of this supplernent to locate

the correct IRS mailing ad­
dress for a specific state. The
form must be filed by April
15, 1991. Remember that the

form does not extend the
time to pay taxes. Form 4868
must be accompanied by all
tax monies due.

4868
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Application for Automatic Extension of Time
To File U.S. individuai income Tax Return

OMBNo. 1545-0188

)90
1 •
1
1
1

Your first name and initial Last name Your social security number 1
1
1 •
1

I
1

1

Pleaie
Typ«

or
Print

If a joint return, spouse's first name and initial , Last name Spouse's social security number •
1
1 •
1 • • Pleaie

Typ«
or

Print
Present liome address (number, street, and apt. no. or rural route). (If you have a P 0. box, see the instructions.)

• •
1
1
1

•
1
1 •
1

City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code
1
1
1

Note: File this form with the Internal Revenue Service Center where you are required to file your income tax return, and pay any
amount(s) you owe. This Is not an extension to pay your tax. • ' .

I request an automatic 4-month extension of time to August 15,1991, to file Form 1040A or Form 1040 for the calendar year 1990 (or if a
fiscal year Form 1040 to ............ 19.......for the tax year ending ---.19

1 Total tax liability for 1990. This is the amount you expect to enter on line 27 of Form 1040A, or line 54 of
Form 1040. If you do not expect to owe tax, enter zero (-0-) .
Caution: Kou MUST enter an amount on line 1 or your extension will be denied. You can estimate this
amount; but be as exact as you can with the information you have. If we later find that your estimate was
not reasonable, the extension will be null and void.

2 Federal income tax withheld
3 1990 estimated tax payments (include 1989 overpayment allowed as a credit).
4 Other payments and credits you expect to show on Form 1040A or Form 1040 .

5 Add lines 2, 3, and 4
6 BALANCE DUE (subtract line 5 from line 1). In order to get this extension, you MUST pay In full the

balance due with this form. (\t Wne 5 \s more than \ine 1. enter zero (-0-) . . . . ... . . . •

Complete line 7 (and 8a or 8b If applicable) only If you expect to owe gift or generation-skipping transfer
(GST) tax. Do not include income tax on these lines. (See the instructions.)
7 if you or your spouse expect to file a gift tax return (Form 709 or 709-A) for 1990,

generally due by April 15,1991, see the instructions and check here . . .
8a Enter the amount of gift or GST tax thatyou are paying with this form . ....
b Enter the amount of gift or GST tax thatyoufspouse is paying with this form . .

Yourself.
Spouse .

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•|w- • •••

... 3

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Signature and Verification
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my
knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete; and, if prepared by someone other than the taxpayer, that l am authorized to prepare this form.

Signature of taxpayer •

Signature of spouse •

Signature of preparer
other than taxpayer •

(If filing jointly, BOTH must sign even if only one had income)

Date •_

Date •_

Date •

If correspondence regarding this extension is to be sent to you at an address other than that shown above, or to an agent acting for you,
please enter the name of the agent and/or the address where it should be sent.

Name

Please
Type Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)

or
Print City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code

General Instructions
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.—We
ask for the information on this form to carry
out the Internal Revenue laws of the United
States. You are required to give us this
information. We need it to ensure that you
are complying with these laws and to allow
us to figure and collect the right amount of
tax.

The time needed to complete and file this
form will vary depending on individual
circumstances. The estimated average time
is: Recordkeeping, 26 minutes; Learning
about the iaw or the form, 11 minutes;
Preparing the form, 20 minutes; and
Copying, assembiing, and sending the
form to IRS, 20 minutes.

If you have comments concerning the
accuracy of these time estimates or

suggestions for making this form more
simple, we would be happy to hear from
you. You can write to both the Internal
Revenue Service, Washington, DC 20224,
Attention: IRS Reports Clearance Officer,
T:FP; and the Office of Management and
Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project
(1545-0188), Washington, DC 20503.

DO NOT send the tax form to either of
these offices. Instead, see the instructions
below for information on where to file.

Form 4868 (1990)

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FMingStateTaxes
Withholding of Seamen's State Taxes

Believe it or not, the federal
government has done a great deal
to make a seaman's life easier.
An Act of March 4, 1915 (38
Stat. 1169, 46 U.S. Code 601)
prohibits companies from with­
holding state and local taxes for
any "master or seaman on a ves­
sel in the foreign, coastwise,
intercoastal, or noncontiguous
trade or an individual employed
on a fishing vessel."

Employers can only file in­
come tax information with the
state that the seafarer claims in
his or her employ ment records as
their state of residency and any
state in which they earn 50 per­
cent or moie of their income, also by
federal law.

but for the seafarer who lives in
a different state from the one
from which he ships, tax-filing
can be more complicated. Since
a home state gets all income in­
formation, a seafarer must file a
resident's tax form in the state
from which he shipped.

For those who sail primarily
out of a port in their home state,
this is not so usually a problem.

If a home state does collect
state income taxes, as most do,
the seafarer's primary responsi­
bility is to that state. There are
two things that can happen with
the money earned in other states.
The best case is that state and the
home state have a "reciprocal"
agreement. That way, a seafarer
won't have to pay taxes in more
than one state. Otherwise, if a
seafarer is forced to pay taxes in
his non-resident state, nearly all
states will give him a full tax
credit for those taxes.

it's the Law
The text of the law which prohibits

states from withholding taxes from
wages due to seamen who are mem­
bers of the crew of a vessel engaged
in foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, in-
sterstate or noncontiguous trade is as
follows: 46 U.S.C.A. §11108(11).

No wages due or accruing to any
seaman, or apprentice shall be sub­
ject to attachment or arrestmentfrom
any court, and every payment of
wages to a seaman, or apprentice
shall be valid in law, notwithstanding
any previous sale or assignment of
wages or of any attachment, encum­
brance, or arrestment thereon; and
no assignment or sale of wages or of
salvage made prior to the accruing
thereof shall bind the party making
the same, except such allotments as
are authorized by this title. This sec­
tion shall apply to fishermen em­
ployed on fishing vessels as well as to
seamen: Provided, That nothing con­

tained in this or any preceding section
shall interfere with the order by any
court regarding the payment by any
seaman of any part of his wages for
the support and maintenance of his
wife and minor children: And pro­
vided further, That no part of the
wages due or accruing to a master,
officer, or any other seaman who is a
member of the crew on a vessel en­
gaged in the foreign, coastwise, inter­
coastal, interstate, or noncon­
tiguous trade shall be withheld pur­
suant to the provisions of the tax laws
of any State, Territory, possession,or
Commonwealth, or a subdivision of
any of them, but nothing in this, sec­
tion shall prohibit any such withhold­
ing of the wages of any seaman who
is employed in the coastwise trade
between ports in.the same ^^tqte if
such withholding is pursuanr to d vol­
untary agreement between such sea­
man and his employer.

For Additional State Tax Information, Call or Write . .
STATE LINE OR DEPARTMENT

(address written inquiries to "Taxpayer Information")
LOCAL# TOLL FREE # ^ '

(if any) •Uni-Ai

ALABAMA
ALASKA *
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT *
DELAWARE
DC
FLORIDA *
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARVLANB
MASSACHUSCT
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA*
NEW HAMPSHIRE *
NEWJERSEV
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA *
TENNESSEE*
TEXAS*
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON *
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING *

Taxpayer's Assistance, P.O. Box 327410, Montgomery AL 36132-7410 .
Department of Revenue, Pouch SA, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 ;
Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086
Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628
Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942857, Sacramento, CA* ?42^:JOOJP;|4 !
Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261
Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
Taxpayer's Assistance, Ninth and French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801
Taxpayer's Assistance, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Department of Revenue, Carlton BIdg, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135
Revenue Information, P.O. Box 38007, Atlanta, GA 30334
Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 3559, Honolulu. HI 96811-3559
Tax Commission, P.O. BOx 56, Boise, ID 83756
Tax Information, P.O. Box 19001, Springfield, IL 62794-9001

iTaxpayer Information;, top N. Senate Ave., Rm. ^9, Indianapolis, IN 462P4'-2253
Taxpayer Services, Hoover State Office BIdg, Des Moines, lA 50319
Department of Revenue
Revenue Cabinet, Frankfort, KY 40620
Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 70823-0001
Bureau of Taxation, State Office Building, Augusta, ME 04332-1067

^Tiax Infohnatiori tine
taxpayer Information . .
Taxpayer Information, Treasury BIdg, Walnut & Allegan Streets, Larlsingi Ml 48922
Taxpayer's Assistance. St. Paul, MN 55146-4450
Tax Commission, P.Q. Box 23050, Jackson, MS 39225^3050
Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-2200
Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604
Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818
Department of Taxation
Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637
laxp^er InfonmaHori, 50 Ban^kSt., CN 269, trenklS N^

Dept. of Taxation & Revenue, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 67509-0630I
Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A. Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227-0125?
Department of Revenue, Two South SafisiMry St., Raleigh, NC 27602;
Taxpayer Informs^n, State C^tol;
State Information, P.O. Box 2476, Columbus, OH 43266-0076
Taxpayer Information, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0009
Tax Help Office, 955 Center St., NE, First Floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310
Taxpayer's Assistance, Department 280504, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504
Taxpayer's Assistance, One Capitol Hill, Providence, Rl 02908-5801
Public Assistance, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 ' "

»C apartment 0t Revenue
Taxpayer's Resource. 807 Andrew Jackson State Office BIdg, NaCMie, TN 37242-04132

feUT
Tax Commissioner, Paviliion Office BIdg., Montpelier, VT 05602
Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115
Taxpayer Information & Education
taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784
State Government Switchboard, 4638 University Ave., Madison, Wi 53705
Department of Revenue

* No state income tax; there may be tax on other types of income such as dividends and interest. There may
# 800 number good only within the state

(205)242-1175
(907) 272-3146
(602) 255-3381
(501) 682-7250
,(916)852-5711
(303)866-4360
(203) 566-8520
(302) 577-3310
(202) 727-6103
(904) 488-9750
(404) 656-4188
(808) 548-6515
(208) 334-3660
(217) 782-3336
(317) 232-2240
(515)281-3114
(913) 296-3051
(502) 564-4581
(504) 925-4611
(207) 626-8475

,^301) 974-322{f
jsltoi7) 727-4545

(517) 373-3386
(612) 296-3781
(601) 3594140i
(314) 751-3505
(406) 444-2837
(402) 471-5729
(702) 687-4820
(603) 271-2191
(609) 292-6.
(505) 827-0
(518)438-858t
(919)733-4682
(701) 22.
(614) 846-6712
(405) 521-3127
(503) 378-4988
(717) 787-8210
(401) 277-2905
p3t73T-4660'
(605)773-3311
(615) 741-2481
(800) 252-5555
(801)530-4848
(802) 828-2865
(804) 367-8031
(206) 753-5525
(304) 348-3333
(608) 266-2772
(307) 777-7962

also be local, county

•
(800)352-4090# ^ „
(800)482-8811 tFC''- V
(800)352-5711
(800) 332-2097 it
(800) 321-7829 #
(800) 292-7826#

(800)222-3229

' ; (800) 732-8866 #iv:,l

(800)452-1983#
(800)638-2937#
(800) 392-6089#

r (800) 652-9094
I l-

(800) 332-6103#
(800)626-7899#

(800) 323-4400 ..

. jr'
* (800)225-5829#

(800) 222-9^5
•• --...vn

(800)282-1780#
(800)522-8165#
(800)356-4222#

1800)1— -

(800)642-9016#

or municipal taxes.

NOTE: Most states allow extensions for filing if a federal tax extension has been requested. An individual should check with the individual state for specific rules.

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FCBRUARY1991

Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea
JANUARY 1-31, 1991

•TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C
Trip

Reliefs

••REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C
Port
New York

DECK DEPARTMENT

Philadelphia - •
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans

^Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu

19 •
idustoh

St. Louis
K"®!' .MSL
Totals

16" 17 • ^25 n"

225
:

148 199 108 351

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

iMEi
Noi^iic
Mobile
New Orleans

Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu

6 5
7 14 10

15 13 5

9 10 10
; '

11

St. Louis
Piney Point
Totals

1
.. 'i..'. ..5' ....

131

4 12 •. 7 • 5 5 •: 0 18 4 • 12 1
11 6 10 8 6 1 18 5 1
2 0 3 2 0 0 6 3 0
9

2

4
6
3

,} '
1 /'

2

9

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1

4

\

•• 2

0

4
18

ft 0

10
5

-1 ^

5

•0 1
2 ' .0 iill 0 0 2 • 5 • -3 >

106 91 121 82 73 • 3 185 85 62

Port
WWW

Philadelphi
Baltimore
Norfolk "
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville f
San Franciscpl
Wilmingtpn^
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Houstoh
St. Louis
iHixJ
Totals

STEWARD DEPARTMENT

'
'4 X •
4 1""

1 • 1
3 2 3 5
3 4 10 6

•

18
hgSs

61

3 0
1 0
2 0

5 0
1 •

0
0 0
7 50

: : : . 0
0 0

31 52

11

84

Port
New York ,
Philadelphia

Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans

I Jacksonville
I San Francisco
I Wilmington

Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu

i Houston
I St. Louis
I Piney Poiiit

Totals

ENTRY DEPARTMENT
< 4 7 11 29 0

0 0 1 0
1 6 2 0
2 8 6 0

20

5 3

" " ^45
' -5

75 0
8 " '

Totals All Departments 566 ' 544 632 474 430 425 59 896 554 617
•"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.

••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month.
Shipping in the month of January was down from the month of December. A total of 1,388 Jobs were shipped
on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,388 Jobs shipped, 474 Jobs or about 34 percent were taken by
"A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 59 trip relief jobs
were shipped. Since the trip r^ef program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 13,599 Jobs have been shipped.

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j^ril

Z' MembSiship
Meetings; Deep

Sea, Lakes, Inland
Waters

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Piney Point
Monday, March 4
Monday, April 8

New York
Tuesday, March 5
Tuesday, April 9

Philadelphia
Wednesday, March 6
Wednesday, April 10 i

Baltimore
Thursday, March 7
Thursday, April II ;

Norfolk
Thursday, March 7 .
Thursday, April 11

Jacksonville
Thursday, March?

. Thursday, April 11
, Algonac

Friday, March 8
Friday, April 12

Houston
Monday, March 11
Monday, April 15

New Orleans
' , Tuesday, March 12

C * < I-* "

•' '.'p: Tuesday April.16
Mobfie

,, „ . Wednesday^ fcch 13
Wednesday, April 17

San Francisco
Thursday, March 14
Thursday, April 18

WQmingtdn
Monday, March 18
Monday, April 22

Seattle
. Friday, March 22

Friday, April 26
San Juan

Thursday, March 7
Thursday, April 11

St. Louis
Friday, March 15
Friday, April 19

Honolulu
Friday, March 15
Friday, April 19

Duluth

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Wednesday, March 13
1 Wednesday, April 17

Jersey City
^ Wednesday, March 20

Wednesday, April 24 '
New Bedford

Tuesday, March 19
Tuesday, April 23

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CU-Company/Lakes

JAN. 1-31, 1991

U_Lakes NP—Non Priority

•TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED

ai;?lSc".::NP a«»CL^"&Tc...NP CE.CL^''^a.tc...NP

Port ^
Algona^

23

Port
Algonac

Port
Algonta:

N - ,5;; >; 0,

0

DECK DEPARTMENT
..> 0 0

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

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JANUARY 1-31, 1991

•TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

••REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

Port
DECK DEPARTMENT

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Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville ^
San Franciscpi't

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Houston

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New Orleans
Jacksonville

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1 9
9 0 9
9 0 9

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Puerto Rico
Houston
Algonac

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9 9
9 9
9 9
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0 9
0 9
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Union KfOitoiy

President
Michael Sacco

Secretary-Treasurer
John Fay

Executive Vice President
Joseph Sacco

Vice President Collective Barpmiog
Angus "Red" Campbell

Vice President West Coast
George McCartney _

Vice President Government Services
Roy A. "Buck" Mercer .

Vice President Atlantic Coast

Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters
Byron Kelley

Vice President Gulf Coast
Dean Corgey

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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville

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Totab All Departments 69 27 actually registered for shipping at the port last month.

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HEADQUARTERS
5201 Auth Way

Camp Springs, MD 20746
(301) 899-0675

ALGONAC
520 St. Clair River Dr.

Algonac, MI 48001
(313) 794-4988
BALTIMORE

1216 E. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

(301) 327-4900
DULUTH

705 Medical Arts Buildmg
Duluth, MN 55802

(218)722-4110
HONOLULU
636 Cooke St.

Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-5434

HOUSTON
1221 Pierce St.

Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-5152

JACKSONVILLE
3315 Liberty St.

Jacksonville, PL 32206
(904) 353-0987
JERSEY CITY

99 Montgomery St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 435-9424
MOBILE

1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy,
Mobile, AL 36605

(205) 478-0916
NEW BEDFORD

50 Union St.
New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 997-5404
NEW ORLEANS
630 Jackson Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70130
^ (504) 529-7546

NEW YORK
675 Fourth Ave.

J Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 499-6600

NORFOLK
115 Third St.

Norfolk, VA 23510
(804) 622-1892

PHILADELPHIA
2604 S. 4 St.

Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 336-3818
PINEY POINT

St. Mary's County
Piney Point, MD 20674

(301) 994-0010
SAN FRANCISCO
350 Fremont St.

San Francisco, CA 94105 ,
(415) 543-5855

Government Services Division
(415) 861-3400
SANTURCE

1057 Fernandez Juncos St.
Stop 16

Santurce, PR 00907
(809) 721-4033

SEATTLE
' 2505 First Ave.

^ Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-1960

ST. LOUIS
4581 Gravois Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 752-6500

WILMINGTON
510 N. Broad Ave.

Wilmington, CA 90744
(213) 549-4000

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FEBRUARY 199t »

The Seafarers Pension Flan an­
nounces the retirement of 28

SIU members this month. The deep
sea division accounts for 20 retire­
ments, the inland division has two,
the Great Lakes division three and
the railroad mariners three.

Brother Jerry Z. Miller was with
the SIU for the longest time of this
group; he joined in 1940, signing on
in the port of New Orleans.

Brother James F. Welch is the
oldest of the pensioners. The black
gang member is 74.

Brief biographical sketches of
these and the other 26 retiring mem­
bers follow:

DEEP SEA

JAMES C.
BROOKS, 60,
joined the union
in 1966 in the
port of Mobile.
The able bodied
seaman was bom
in Alabama but

now makes his home in Voosburg,
Miss.

JAMES CATANIA, 66, joined the
SIU in the port of New York in Octo­
ber 1967. The retiring bosun was .
bom in Connecticut and lives in Val-
lejo, Calif.

DONNIE W.
COLLINS, 65,
before retiring
rose to attain the
rating of chief
steward after join­
ing the Seafarers
in July 1948 in
New York. The Mississippi native
was graduated from the Lundeberg
School's steward recertification
course in 1979. Kenner, La., is now
his hometown.

STEPHEN H.
FULFORD, 64,
joined the SIU in
his native Mobile
in 1944. He be­
came a recerti­
fied bosun after
completing the

designated course work at the
union's Lundeberg School. Mobile
remains his home.

BILLY HARRIS, 61, joined the
union in September 1955 in the port
of Seattle. The bosun now resides in
Indianapolis.

NOLAN H.
HURTT, 57,
joined the Seafar­
ers in September
1965 in the port
of Baltimore. A
native of the city.
Brother Hurtt
sailed in the galley department. He
plans to stay in his hometown.

CLARENCE JONES, 57, is an­
other steward bom in Baltimore. He
joined the SIU at that port in May
1956, rising to chief steward before
his retirement. Jones too will remain
in Baltimore.

• •

To Our New Pensioners
. Thanks for a Job Well Done

Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who
recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical
sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry
well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish
them happiness and health in the days ahead.

JAMES E.
KIRCHNER,
65, joined the
union in the port
of New York in
June 1944. The
retired bosun
now calls Hardin,

Texas home.

FRANCISCO P. LATORRE, 67,
who joined the SIU in the port of
New Orleans in 1956, is a native of
Panama. The former bosun gained
his third mate's license before retir­
ing to Metairie, La.

JERRY Z.
MILLER, 69,
joined the union
in October 1940
in the port of
New Orleans. He
spent the next
two years in the
Navy, retuming to the SIU to sail in
the steward department. The Louisi­
ana native will remain in New Or­
leans.

WILLIAM S. MONTGOMERY,
65, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in
the port of Houston. The able bodied
seaman was bom in Iowa but now
calls Houston home.

DALLAS T.
NEWSOME, 65,
joined the union
in the port of Nor­
folk, Va. in May
1955. He
switched from
the steward de­

partment to the engine department,
upgrading his rating in May 1967.
Brother Newsome lives in Virginia
Beach.

CHARLES E. PERDUE, 63,
joined the SIU in the port of New
York in October 1957. A black gang
member, he was bom in Old Glory,
Texas. Brother Perdue is retiring to
New Orleans.

JOSE P. RI­
VERA, 57, a na­
tive of Puerto
Rico, joined the
union in 1957 in
the port of New
York. He up­
graded at the
Lundeberg School to a QMED rat­
ing in 1975. He lives in his home­
town of Bayamon.

ROY SHORTT, 53, joined the Sea­
farers in the port of San Francisco in
June 1968. The deckhand sailed on a
number of Hudson Waterways ves­
sels. He is retiring to his hometown
of Pound, Va.

EDWARD
STANKIEWICZ,
65, joined the
SIU in November
1968 in the port
of Philadelphia,
his hometown. A
Navy veteran of

World War II (1943-46), he sailed as
a deckhand. He continues to reside
in Philadelphia.

EARLC.
TYLER, 65,
joined the Seafar­
ers in the port of
Jacksonville in
November 1969.
A Navy veteran
of World War II,
the QMED upgraded his rating at
the Lundeberg School in 1974. He
retires to Tallahassee, Fla.

FRANCISCO E.
URBINA, 65,
joined the union
in the port of
Houston in Octo­
ber 1959. The
Galveston,
Texas, native was

in the Army's infantry from 1944-
52. The former FOWT continues to
live in Galveston.

ESTEBAN M. VILLAPOL, 67,
joined the SIU in the port of New
York in June 1948. The FOWT was
bom in Venezuala, but calls Balti­
more home.

JOHN
VORCHAK JR^,
65, joined the Sea­
farers in the port
of Houston in
Febmary 1960.
The deckhand
sailed aboard
many Sea-Land vessels. He lives in
Wilmington, Calif.

JAMES F. WELCH, 74, joined the
union in the port of New York in
March 1949. The retiring engine de­
partment member now lives in
Brooklyn.

INLAND

WILLIAM A.
UMPHLETT,
67, joined the
Seafarers in his
hometown port of
Norfolk in 1964.
The tugboat cap­
tain sailed on Al­

lied Towing Co. vessels. He calls
White Stone, Va., home.

JOHN
WOZUNKJR.,
57, was also a tug
captain. He
joined the SIU in
1964 in the port
of Philadelphia
and upgraded his
rating in 1973. The Somerdale, N.J.
native plans to retire there.

GREAT LAKES

DONALD D. MENTER, 55, joined
the union in July 1961 in the port of
Sault Ste. Marie. The Oswego, N.Y.,
native was an oiler, sailing^hostly
on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
Co. vessels. He lives in Conneaut,
Ohio.

LEO R. TROY,
65, joined the
SIU in June 1960
in the port of De­
troit. The deck­
hand served in
the Army from
1941-47. Brother

Troy continues to call Detroit his
home.

RAILROAD MARINE

GEORGE A.
BUCHANAN,
62, joined the
Seafarers in the
port of Norfolk in
July 1959. Bom
in Salva, N.C., he
sailed as a deck­
hand on Chesapeake and Ohio Rail­
road tugs. Brother Buchanan lives in
Smithfield, Va.

GEORGE A.
BUTLER, 62,
joined the SIU in
August 1963 in
the port of New
York. A deck­
hand, sailing pri­
marily on

Erie-Lackawana Railroad Marine
Department vesssels, the Passaic,
N.J., native now resides in Eastport,
Maine.

SALVATORE
NOTARILE, 62,
ship[>ed as a cap­
tain aboard Erie-
Lackawana
tugboats at its
New York Cross
Harbor terminal
and its Brooklyn Eastem District ter­
minal. He joined the union in Octo­
ber 1963 in the port of New York
and has made Red Bank, N.J., home.

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Esr Ships minutes are teviewPd h^ the unions

upon receipt of the ships minutes.
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USNS LYNCH (Mar Shipping Co.), Oc­
tober 29—Chairman Larry Manry, Sec­
retary and Deck Delegate Henry
Richard, Treasurer Billy Paiante. Clean­
ing of mess hall is everyone's responsi­
bility. Chairman talked with Jacksonville
agent about switching departments. De­
cided it would cause conflicts,^ various
ports. Engineers told ofcrew'sbattf-
room; it will be fixed in yard. Chairman
talked with crew about importance of
timely payments of union dues. Steward
department doing good job. Steward
upset that he could not inspect stores be­
cause they arrive too close to sailing
time. Not enough time to check stores
properly. Engine department reports beef
about OMU's duties. Steward depart­
ment said stores should be put onboard
in time for ship and crew's inspection.
No beefs in deck department. LOGs and
welfare forms received. A new entertain­
ment system was brought up and new an­
tenna installed.

Christmas Dinner at Sea
The mess hall of theSea-Land Express
is decorated for the holiday dinner.
Members of the galley crew include,
from the left. Chief Steward Joe John­
son, Chief Cook Charlie Gooch and
Steward Assistant Harry Bourne.

USNS ALTAIR(Bay Tankers, Inc.),
November 11—Chairman Larry Ambr-
ous. Secretary Roosevelt J. Martin, En­
gine Delegate Paul D. Remium,
Steward Delegate Ralph A. Farr. Bosun
reports ship is going to Norfolk, Va. but
that is subject to change. Crew asked
contracts department to pursue imple­
mentation of the standard contract on all
SIU vessels engaged in providing sup­
plies for Operation Desert Shield. Stew­
ard mentioned the ship has received two
VCRs and one went to the 0-2 level and
the other to the 0-5 level. Also received
two new microwave ovens and installed
them in each mess hall. Deck and engine
delegates wanted steward to post on the
chalkboard in galley when linen is
changed. Steward's reply: "Will be 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. every Saturday." Feed­
ing of Egyptian salesmen was okayed
after a crew vote. Key machine and
locks are on order by the company from
chief mate. Will check on getting a sys­
tem for the crew to mail letters in foreign
ports from ship.

CAPEDUCATOilOM), November
25—Chairman William E. Lough, Sec­
retary Raymond L. Jones, Education Di­
rector J. Griffith, Deck Delegate
Harlan G. Lay, Engine Delegate Mi­
chael S. Novak, Stewards Delegate
David M. Rogers. Crew is hungry for
news. Still reading August 15 L.A.
Times. Request old Seafarer LOGs. En­
gine department beef on OMU or oiler
wages. T-shirt committee established.

$10-12 cap decided upon; will begin to
collect funds. Captain says members can­
not trade movies as they are company
property. Keep antennas strung in a neat,
discreet, seamanlike manner. Money re­
lays will be sent as they have been. Need
overtime sheets and book renewal forms.
No beefs or disputed OT from the deck
or steward delegates.

GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), No­
vember 18—Chairman G,R. Kidd, Sec­
retary J. Chacon. Please have someone
check ^tenna. Vote of thanks to steward
department for good job on Thanksgiv­
ing and every day at sea.

ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­
portation Co.), November 25—Chair­
man V.T. Nielsen, Secretary and
Treasurer John C. Bamman, Deck Dele­
gate Ronald Gillette, Engine Delegate
B. Camacho, Steward Delegate Ali
Hydoin. Crew urged to upgrade at Piney
Point. Steward department given vote of
thanks for wonderful Thanksgiving
meal. Next port: New York.

OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime
Overseas), November 11—Chairman
W.D. Jefferson, Secretary J. White, Ed­
ucation Director David Williams, Deck
Delegate Lawrence Parker, Engine Del­
egate J. Williams Jr., Stewards Dele­
gate Leon J. Grut. Company asked SIU
to ship engine room relief so watch
stander could have time off boat. SIU
complied. Crew asked SIU to investigate
reason for delay in receiving vacation
checks. The men also inquired on pay
differential when the ship was chartered
by Germany. Ship will be at anchor in
Congo River while unloading cargo.
There will be no launch service, but cap­
tain will pay each person who attains
own boat ride to shore ($5 as con­
tracted). Education director asked each
member to go to Piney Point to upgrade
as soon as possible, for his own good. 75
new ntovies were purchased this trip. No
beefs or disputed OT from any depart­
ment. The chief would like for everyone
to be more precise when writing in his
OT. Next port: Congo.

SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land
Service), November 18—Chairman Wil­
liam Mortier, Secretary E, Vasquez, En­
gine Delegate Jose E. Villot Jr.
Everything running smoothly. No beefs
or disputed OT. Payoff in Elizabeth, N.J.
on arrival. Vote of thanks given crew
and steward department for a nice job.
Next port: San Juan.

ULTRAMAR (American Marine Trans­
port), December 23—Chairman Paul
King, Secretary R.R. Poovey, Educa­
tional Director Doug Turner, Steward
Delegate Glenn Bertrand. Deck depart­
ment reports beef as mates doing AB
work. No beefs or disputed OT from en­
gine or steward departments. Crew re­
ports need for new chairs and couches in
lounge. Steward department was com­
mended and thanked.

EQUALITY STATE (lOM), December
28—Chairman Wilfredo Rice, Secretary
Pat Rawley, Education Director Steve
Foster. Some crew rooms still flooding
and problem with water reported. Beef
with food. Leftovers are too old. Need
more communications from union. Elec­
tion held for new ship's secretaiy.

FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk), De­
cember 30—Chairman T.S. Barnes, Sec­
retary M.P. Cox, Education Director
D.R. Ingram, Deck Delegate Scott J.
Jones, Engine Delegate Michael J.
Langenbach, Steward Delegate Ciar-

ence Willey. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported. Crew asked to cooperate in keep­
ing mess halls and laundry clean. Special
vote of thanks to Steward Paul Cox and
Chief Cook Clarence Willey for excep­
tional Thanksgiving and Christmas din­
ners.

GAL VESTON BA /(Sea-Land Ser­
vices), December 23—Chairman David
Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Education
Director Michael Kovach. Captain will
close the books out for the year by check
only. Chairman received message stating
there will be no relief due to Persian
Gulf crisis; Eight extra men are to ride
ship. Ship will pay off in Elizabeth, N.J.
Vote of thanks to steward department for
job well done. Crew lounge needs coffee
maker.

GOPHER STA TE (Interocean Manage­
ment Corp.), December 9—Chairman
John E. Stout, Secretary B. Stearns, En­
gine Delegate R J. Baumgardner, Stew­
ard Delegate Robert A. Lang. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. LOGs and mail
received periodically. Crew reports one
washing machine broken. Steward tak­
ing measures to correct cold food com­
ing out of galley. Crew suggested
messman continue making coffee during
meals.

Ht/MACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), De­
cember 9—Chairman L. Rodrigues, Sec­
retary Cassia B. Carter Jr., Education
Director Charles Clausen, Steward Del­
egate D. Herrera. Water cooler on
crew's deck, which was supposed to be
installed in Elizabeth last trip, is still not
there. Captain says will be installed this
trip. Ship will pay off in Elizabeth. Chair­
man reminded those getting off to leave
rooms clean. Deck department wants to
know why San Juan longshoremen do
not secure the hatches with hair pins, as
in other ports. Deck crew is doing .
longshoremen's job. Crew is receiving
LOGs and mail periodically. Next port:
Elizabeth, N.J.

HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), De­
cember 30—Chairman L. Rodrigues,
Secretary Henry Gallckl, Deck Delegate
D. Miller, Engine Delegate C. Clausen,
Steward Delegate D. Herrera. Water
fountain fixed and replaced on crew's
deck. Chairman and crew thanked Stew­
ard Skippy Galicki and Chief Cook
Danny Herrera for great Christmas din­
ner. LOG read and discussed. Ship may
be going to yard at end of month for 10
days. May keep crew. Everything run­
ning smoothly. Still cannot keep
longshoremen out of mess halls in San
Juan. They eat up everything in sight.
Next port: Elizateth, N.J.

LAWRENCE GIANELLA (Ocean
Ships), December 16—Chairman P.
Hulsenbosch, Secretary D. Cunning­
ham, Education Director D. Gardener,
Deck Delegate Donald E. Gates, Engine
Delegate Earnest Lacunga Jr. Last
meeting's minutes read. Nordic Track
Exerciser was bought with'$480 of
ship's fund and $ 108 donated by com­
pany. Procedures for disposal of plastics
brought to new crewmembers' attention.
Payoff for year's end will be Jan. 1.
Chairman made everyone aware of alco­
hol testing program. Education director
said education and Piney Point were two
forces joining together to protnote excel­
lent seamanship. $12 reported currently
in ship's fund. Chairman notified crew
of new vice presidents, wishing VPs
good luck. Captain Worth donated
radio/cassette player for exercise room.
Crew reminded to not slam doors and to
help keep laundry room clean. Chairman
said entire crew is of the opinion steward
department is one of finest — firom stew­
ard-baker to chief cook to GSUs. They
are truly a credit to SIU and deserve spe­
cial thanks.

USNS LYNCH (Mar Shipping), Decem­
ber 12—Chairman Larry Manry. Dis­
abled lifeboat engine replaced. 30-ton
AC unit went out, but temporarily fixed.
Repair parts ordered. Not enough time to
check stores out when they arrived.
Chairman talked with engineers to fix
crew's toilet in the port of Mobile. AC

SEAFARiRS LOS
parts should be there as well. Request for
patrolman in Mobile. Not enough money
for draws and payoff. Chairman asked
for courtesy from crewmembers when
eating. New education director to try to
get books for deck and engine depart­
ment upgrading to study and learn. No
disputed OT in any department. Steward
delegate reports AC causing sleep, prob­
lems. Radio operator working on new
TV system.

MA YAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Marine), De­
cember 30—Chairman Victor L.
Kelsey, Secretary Jose Ross, Education
Director Jon Walsh. Ship to be paid in
Puerto Rico Jan. 1. No beefs or disputed
OT in any department.

ITS MOBILE (Sheridan Transporta-
tion), December 2—Chairman Fred Jen­
sen, Secretary Gregory K. Lee.
Chairman told crew he has asked to have
patrolman meet ship several times but
has yet to see one. Deck delegate re­
ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported by engine and
steward delegates. Crew asked for copies
of new agreement and to have patrolman
come to vessel and explain it. Next port:
New York.

NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), December 30—Chairman John
Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educa­
tion Director Mike Overgaard, Deck
Delegate Jose A. Martinez, Steward
Delegate M. Hassan. Chairman reported
receiving telex from union concerning
no reliefs until further notice. Requests
reconsidering the order, considering ship­
board circumstances. Bosun discussed
drugs testing procedures. Crew com­
mends chief cook and GSUs for very
good job on food and keeping things in
order. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J.

NEWARK 0A Y(Sea-Land Service),
December 30—Chairman John Frazier,
Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Deck Dele­
gate William E. Lowen, Engine Dele­
gate David Simmons, Steward Delegate
Jerome Johnson. Chairman reports tele­
gram received regarding new SIU posi­
tions on permanent and relief jobs. No
beefs or disputed OT in deck or engine
departments. Stewards department re­
ports OT dispute. Crew requests new
washer and dryer.

Continued on page 15

Obregon Captain Dies
Captain Joseph S. Roney, master of

the S.S. PFC Eugene A. Obregon, died
aboard ship of a heart attack in Rota,
Spain Nov. 26.

The crew reported his death in its'
ship's minutes dated Dec. 9. The mem­
bers also included the following state­
ment on their friend:

"Unlicensed seaman lost a good
fiiend and supporter. ... He will be
missed by all of the, Obregon crew.

Augie Tellez, SIU assistant vice
president, wrote the crew: "We are sad­
dened by your loss. I had an opportunity
to spend some time with Captain Roney
when I was in Spain and found him, as
you put it, a good friend and supporter
of the unlicensed seaman. ... "

Captain Roney, right, picks up his
lunch from Chief Cook "Big Al"
Hendricks onboard the PFC Eu­
gene A. Obregon.

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mRUARY 7997

Ships' Digests

Continued from page 14

OMI CHAMPION (OMl), December
1—Chairman J.B. Wilson, Secretary G.
Meivin, Education Director David
Davis, Deck Delegate Mark Lance, En­
gine Delegate Wayne Lanear, Steward
Delegate Donald Williams. Still waiting
on word from SIU pertaining to restric­
tions to ship from previous voyage.
Chairman reports good' voyage, crew is
pleasure to sail with. Looking for good
bunch of replacements as many are get­
ting off. Secretary reports crew is wait­
ing for word about disputed OT from
last payoff. Treasurer noted need to de­
cide during next voyage how to generate
money for new VCR and tapes. No beefs
or disputed OT this trip from any depart­
ment. Vote of thanks to steward depart­
ment for good food, service. Next port:
Honolulu.

OMI CHARGER (OMl), December
30—Chairman F. Schwartz, Secretary
Neville Johnson, Deck Delegate D.B.
Campbell, Engine Delegate Nathaniel
Lamb, Stewards Delegate Herbert
Archer. Chairman expects year-end pay­
off in Texas City, Texas. After mattress
inspection, secretary will order needed
new ones with 120 days storing. Educa­
tion director urged everyone to attend
Piney Point. He also reminded the crew
to use the gym system. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. The crew wished
Captain Rogers a speedy recovery. Next
port: Texas City.

OMI COLUMBIA (OMI), December
30—Chairman James L. Carter, Secre-
taiy Chester R. Moss, Education Direc­
tor A. Bombita, Deck Delegate J.A.
Casugay. Chairman informed crew of
six extra men from union hall to clean up
from ship repair. Reported news from
headquarters: No more trips off for next
60 days. Education director reported one
GSU getting off to upgrade. Encouraged
more to follow suit. Treasurer reported
$400 in ship's fund. No beefs, no dis­
puted OT in any departments. Stewards
thanked for Christmas dinner.

OMI MISSOURI (OMI), December
16—Chairman Carl L. Francum, Secre­
tary Ernie Hoitt, Engine Delegate Nich­
olas Fablia, Steward Delegate RLE.
Thomas. Beef about officers getting
paid off night of arrival and crew not get­
ting paid off until next day without that
day's pay. Chairman reports ship head­
ing for Norfolk, Va. Treasurer reports
bosun's wife brought 30 VCR tapes this
trip and will bring another 30 next trip,
with about 120 movies on them. Steward
delegate stated more portion control
foods should be put on ships with 3-man
departments. Chief cook shouldn't have
to make everything from scratch. No
other beefs, no disputed OT. Stewards
department received vote of thanks for
great Thanksgiving dinner and job well
done during voyage. Radio operator Ron
Dole also thanked for letting crew have
access to video tapes and for his newslet­
ters about world events. Next port: Nor­
folk, Va.

OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime:
Overseas), December 27—Chairman
George A. Giraud, Secretary C.
Navarro. Chairman reported end of year
payoff to occur in Hawaii Dec. 30. Then
ship going back to Valdez, Alaska. No
beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Valdez,
Alaska.

OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime
Overseas), December 2—Chairman
W.D. Jefferson, Secretary Jonathan
White, Education Director David Wil­
liams, Deck Delegate Lawrence Par­
ker, Engine Delegate J. Williams Jr.,
Stewards Delegate Leon J. Grut. No
launch service in Banana, Zaire. Fresh
water was low; captain cut off water to
crew only at certain times. Deck depart­
ment has many disputed OT hours. En­
gine and stewards departments have no
beefs or OT disputes. Received LOG in
Zaire. Crew asked union to investigate
officers' guests from port eating on crew

side aboard ship. Crew also voiced con­
cern about the port at which the mem­
bers needed to register to reclaim their
jobs. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas.

RFC EUGENE A. OBREGON (Water­
man), December 9—Chairman J.D. Fos­
ter, Secretary Patrick D. Helton, Deck
Delegate Robert G. Van Brunt, Engine
Delegate John L. McCabe, Steward Del­
egate Albert L. Hendricks. Chairman
reported he thoroughly enjoyed working
with all crewmembers. Thanked steward
department for outstanding job and
called them the finest steward depart­
ment afloat. Education director declared
anyone eligible should attend Piney
Point as soon as possible. No beefs or
OT disputes from any department.

SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), December 16—Chairman M.A.
Galliano, Secretary John Darrow, Edu-

by all. Presents were received from
Seaman's Church of Houston and
Seaman's Club of Filexstowe, England.
Education director says all movies
should be returned to captain per his di­
rection. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported. Vote of thanks to steward
department for wonderful Christmas din­
ner. No LOGs or mail received yet.
Crew asked to help keep ship clean.
Next port: Houston.

SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), December 9—Chairman C.
James, Secretary J. De Lise, Deck Dele­
gate Bobby L. Riddick, Steward Dele­
gate William Perry. Chairman plans to
ask patrolman about smoking on bridge.
Members asked to not put their feet on
chairs and tables. Treasurer reports $120
in ship's fund. Chief steward is leaving
after payoff, will leave fund with cap­
tain. Deck and steward delegates report

Preparing for a Life Boat Drill
Crewmembers aboard a ship heading for the Persian Gulf make sure the lifeboats
are In proper working condition.

cation Director E.A. Richman, Deck
Delegate Alex Vincent. Chairman an­
nounced expected arrival in Charleston
Dec. 19. Shortage of foods, lack of vari­
ety. Message received concerning sus­
pension of relief for permanent people.
No beefs or disputed OT reported from
departments. Antenna partially repaired;
some rooms still lack working antennae.
Next port: Charleston, S.C.

SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-
Land Service), December 9—Chairman

no beefs or disputed OT. Engine depart­
ment reports OT dispute from electri­
cian. Vote of thanks for steward
department for a job well done. Next
port: Boston.

SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), December 26—Chairman M.

S. Ballo, Secretary L. Ferales, Educa­
tion Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate
J J. Bermudez. Crew reminded of un­
safe conditions with gangway in Jack­
sonville. Secretary reports no major
problems. No beefs or disputed OT. Edu­
cation director encourages upgrading at
Piney Point.

SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Sea-Land
Service), December 23—Chairman
Harry Fisher, Secretary Jose R. Colls,
Deck Delegate Reyes Flores, Engine
Delegate Pedro Gago, Stewards Dele­
gate Jorge Salazar. Crew awaiting pa­
trolman for payoff. Ship to lay up some
time next month in Tampa, Fla. Beef
about gangway. Steward thanked the
crew for keeping messroom and pantry
clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to stew­
ard department. A letter received on per­
manent jobs. Deck delegate reported
beef. Engine and stewards departments
report no beefs, no disputed OT. Next
port: Elizabeth, N.J.

SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land
Service), December 31—Chairman Mar­
vin ZImbro, Education Director David
J. Dukehart. Crew reminded to keep
mess hall clean and to let the captain
know if member is getting off. Steward

.delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs
or OT disputes from other departments.
Crew gave vote of thanks to steward de­
partment for a job well done.

SEALAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land
Service), December 30—Chairman E.
Wallace, Secretary N. Evans, Education
Director A.O. Cuevos, Deck Delegate
H. Smith, Engine Delegate V. Limon,
Steward Delegate J. O'Reilly. Telex on
no reliefs posted. Referral to patrolman.
Chairman reports everything running
smoothly. A merry Christmas was had

Whitsitt, Secretary M.S. Scardino,
Deck Delegate Bob Trainer, Engine
Delegate Larry Mills, Stewards Dele­
gate Kassam A. Harhara. Chairman re­
ported payoff to be Dec. 30 in Long
Beach. $50 reported in ship's fund. Edu­
cation director expressed need for mem­
bers to upgrade at Piney Point, stressing
job security. Engine and steward depart­
ments reported disputed OT. No beefs or
OT disputes in deck department. Re­
ceived telex about no reliefs due to Pers­
ian Gulf events, and received Christmas
greetings from headquarters. Clarifica­
tion requested as to which AB will stand
which watch when taking jobs from
union hall. Answer: First aboard gets
first choice unless specified on shipping
card. Crew getting off asked to clean
quarters. Chief electrician only received
$20 per day subsistence and lodging. Of­
ficers reported to have two washers,
crew only one. Steward department
thanked for good food selection and for
Christmas spread. Oakland terminal has
forbidden officers and crew from park­
ing in Sea-Land lot. Next port: Long
Beach, Calif.

SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land
Service), December 30—Chairman Jack
Edwards, Secretary John Bulawan, Ed­
ucation Director M. Bang, Deck Dele­
gate Troy Smith, Engine Delegate Mike
Veigel, Steward Delegate John Shaw.
Chairman reports ETA Long Beach,
Calif, on Jan. 7. Crew fund remains at
$70; received no additional funds. Re­
ceived LOGs in Long Beach. Shore gang
members should not feed before
crewmembers are fed, as happened in
Oakland. Next port: Oakland.

SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), December 8—Chairman Gerald
M. Lopes, Secretary L.E. Winfield, Ed­
ucation Director S J. Kues, Deck Dele­
gate Enrique Velez, Steward Delegate
Stanley J. Kriptosiak. Safety meeting
held Nov. 23. Payoff to be at Elizabeth,
N.J. Nothing in ship's fund. No beefs, no

disputed OT. Vote of thanks extended to
steward department.

SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), Dec. 30—Chairman G.A. Burke,
Secretary M. McDermott, Education Di­
rector S.J. Kues. Chairman reports ev­
erything going smoothly. No beefs or
disputed OT reported from any depart­
ment. LOGs are being received. Stew­
ards commended on well prepared
Christmas dinner. Next port: Elizabeth,
N.J.

USNSSEALIFTPACIFIC(iMC), De­
cember 24—Chairman Ferdinand
Gongora, Secretary Bill Collins, Deck
Delegate Dave Knuth, Engine Delegate
Joseph A. Michael, Steward Delegate
James Robinson. No beefs or disputed
OT. Steward asked crew to return dishes
and silverware to galley, as there are no
steward assistants. Special thanks to
radio operator Sonja M. Clements for
keeping Christmas spirit alive by pur­
chasing two Christmas trees. Crew dis­
cussed poor mail delivery. Several
members said they had not received mail
since coming aboard more than 30 days
ago. Asked union for help. Next port:
Greece.

USNS WORTHY (US Marine Manage­
ment Inc.), December 29—Secretary
Vikki Van Buren, Deck Delegate Al­
bert Austin Jr., Engine Delegate Jack
Stevenson, Steward Delegate Andrew
Isom. Deck delegate requested more
reading and educational material. Stew­
ards had personal beef. No ship's fund at
this time due to recent manning of vessel
from MSG. Next port: Bergen, Norway.

AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Ma
rine), January 6—Chairman Clyde J.
Smith, Secretary A. Holland, Educa­
tional Director W. Robinson, Deck Dele­
gate J. Cooper, Engine Delegate Kevin
Quinlan, Steward Delegate John Col­
lins. Chairman announced ship will pay
off in the Virgin Islands on January 9.
He urged all members to keep working
in a safe and orderly manner. No beefs
or disputed OT reported.

USNSBELLATRIX(Bay Tankers),
January 20—Chairman R.M. Wiles, Sec-
retaiy Clarence D. Coleman, Educa­
tional Director Michael Johnson, Deck
Delegate R. Haggery, Engine Delegate
R.W. Wolfe, Steward Delegate Hazel
Johnson Jr. Chairman noted crew's re­
quest for athletic equipment, library
books and VCR tapes. He said aft crew
needed VCR and television. Educational
director urged members to attend
Lundeberg School. Steward delegate re­
ported beef about lack of pay for feeding
extra personnel aboard vessel. No beefs
or disputed OT reported by deck and en­
gine delegates. Crewmembers stated
they were looking forward to shore time
in United States.

Shipboard Meeting Heid
Members on the Sea-Land Enterprise
take part in a shipboard meeting.

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Applications A vailable
For Union's 1991

Scholarship Program

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Some 35 years ago, the Seafarers International Union's
Atlantic and Gulf District became the first maritime union in
America to establish a scholarship program to help quali­
fied members and their dependents finance college and vo­
cational education.

Every year, four scholarships are given to children of
SlU members. These are worth $15,000 each over a four-
year period at the college of the winner's choice.

In addition, three scholarships are reserved annually for
SlU members, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year
scholarship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year
scholarship for study at a vocational school or community
collie.

Since the inception of the program, the impartial commit­
tee of professional educators from the college and univer­
sity level has awarded 184 scholarships to Seafarers and
their children. It has produced doctors, lawyers, engineers,
pharmacists, librarians, teachers, computer specia ists and
scientists—most of whom have pointed out that without the
SlU's help, they never would have had the opportunity to
pursue their education.

The scholarship materials are
available at any SlU union hall.
Prospective applicants also may
request a copy by filling in the re­
quest form below.

Mail the completed form to:
SIU Scholarship Program
Seafarers Welfare Plan
5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746

E
l IJlease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which

JL contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the
application form.

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I Name ' ' "

I Book Number
I Address

City, State, Zip Code •

Telephone number

This application is for

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April 15,1991 is the submission deadline.

SEAFARERS EOG

Know Your Rights
FINANCIAL REPORTS. The

constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf,
Lakes and Inland Waters District
makes specific provision for safe­
guarding the membership's money
and Union finances. The constitution
requires a detailed audit by Certified
Public Accountants every year, which
is to be submitted to the membership
by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly
finance committee of rank and file
members, elected by the membership,
makes examination each year of the
finances of the Union and reports fully
their findings and recommendations.
Members of this committee may make
dissenting reports, specific recom­
mendations and separate findings.

TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of
the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In-
I^d Waters District are administered
in accordance with the provisions of
various trust fund agreements. All
these agreements specify that the trust­
ees in charge of these funds shall
equally consist of Union and manage­
ment representatives and their alter­
nates. All expenditures and
disbursements of trust funds are made
only upon approval by a majority of
the trustees. All trust fund financial
records are available at the headquar­
ters of the various trust funds.

SHIPPING RIGHTS. A
member's shipping rights and senior­
ity are protected exclusively by con­
tracts between the Union and the
employers. Members should get to
know their shipping rights. Copies of
these contracts are posted and avail­
able in all Union halls. If members
believe there have been violations of
their shipping or seniority rights as
contained in the contracts between the
Union and the employers, they should
notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by
certified mail, return receipt re­
quested. The proper address for this is:

Angus "Red" Campbell
Chairman, Seafarers Appeals

Board
5201 Auth Way

Camp Springs, Md. 20746

Full copies of contracts as referred
to are available to members at all
times, either by writing directly to the
Union or to the Seafarers Appeals
Board.

CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU
contracts are available in all SIU halls.
These contracts specify the wages and
conditions under which an SIU mem­
ber works and lives aboard a ship or
boat. Members should know their con­
tract rights, as well as their obligations,
such as filing for overtime (OT) on the
proper sheets and in the proper man­
ner. If, at any time, a member believes
that an SIU patrolman or other Union
offlcial fails to protect their contrac­
tual rights properly, they should con­
tact the nearest SIU port agent.

EDITORIAL POLICY—THE
SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers
LOG traditionally has refrained from
publishing any article serving the po­
litical purposes of any individual in the
Union, officer or member. It also has
refrained from publishing articles
deemed harmful to the Union or its
collective membership. This estab­
lished policy has been reaffirmed by
membership action at the September
1960 meetings in all constitutional
ports. The responsibility for Seafarers
LOG policy is vested in an editorial
board which consists of the Executive
Board of the Union. The Executive
Board may delegate, from among its
ranks, one individual to carry out this

responsibility.
PAYMENT OF MONIES. No

monies are to be paid to anyone in any
official capacity in the SIU unless an
official Union receipt is given for
same. Under no circumstances should
any member pay any money for any
reason unless he is given such receipt.
In the event anyone attempts to require
any such payment be made without
supplying a receipt, or if a member is
required to make a payment and is
given an official receipt, but feels that
he should not have been required to
make such payment, this should im­
mediately be reported to Union head­
quarters.

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the
SIU constitution are available in all
Union halls. All members should ob­
tain copies of this constitution so as to
familiarize themselves with its con­
tents. Any time a member feels any
other member or officer is attempting
to deprive him of any constitutional
right or obligation by any methods
such as dealing with charges, trials,
etc., as well as all other details, the
member so affected should immedi­
ately notify headquarters.

EQUAL RIGHTS. All members
are guaranteed equal rights in employ­
ment and as members of the SIU.
These rights are clearly set forth in the
SIU constitution and in the contracts
which the Union has negotiated with
the employers. Consequently, no
member may be discriminated against
because of race, creed, color, sex and
national or geographic origin. If any
member feels that he is denied the
equal rights to which he is entitled, he
should notify Union headquarters.

SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC-
TIVITY DONATION—SPAD.
SPAD is a separate segregated fiind.
Its proceeds are used to further its ob­
jects and purposes including, but not
limited to, furthering the political, so­
cial and economic interests of mari­
time workers, the preservation and
furthering of the American Merchant
Marine with improved employment
opportunities for seamen and boatmen
and the advancement of trade union
concepts. In connection with such ob­
jects, SPAD supports and contributes
to political candidates for elective of­
fice. All contributions are voluntary.
No contribution may be solicited or'
received because of force, job discrim­
ination, financial reprisal, or threat of
such conduct, or as a condition of
membership in the Union or of em­
ployment. If a contribution is made by
reason of the above improper conduct,
the member should notify the Seafar­
ers Union or SPAD by certified mail
within 30 days of the contribution for
investigation and appropriate action
and refund, if involuntary. A member
should support SPAD to protect and
further his economic, political and so­
cial interests, and American trade
union concepts.

If at any time a member feels that
any of the above rights have been
violated, or that he has been denied
his constitutional right of access to
Union records or information, he
should immediately notify SIU Pres­
ident Michael Sacco at headquar­
ters by certified mail, return receipt
requested. The address is 5201 Auth
Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746.



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DEEP SEA
MICHAEL T. BRADY
Michael T. Brady, 39, died
early last year. The engine de­
partment crewman joined the
SIU in February 1970 in the
port of New York. Brother
Brady hailed from Pennsylva­
nia.

WALTER G.
BUTTERTON SR.

Pensioner
Walter G.
Butterton
Sr., 65,
passed
away Jan.
1,1991.
The Vir­
ginia na­

tive joined the union in August
1946 in Norfolk, Va. and grad­
uated from the bosun recertifi-
cation program at Piney Point
in 1973. Brother Butterton re­
tired in 1984.

RONALDCANADY
Pensioner
Ronald
Canady,
56,
passed
away
Dec. 25,
1990.
The deck

department member from Geor­
gia joined the union in August
1955 in the port of Savannah.
He retired in 1989.

SALVATORE CAPRIOCA
Salvatore Caprioca, 60, died
Dec. 25,1990. The able bodied
seaman was an active member
at the time of his death.
Brother Caprioca joined the
SIU in 1980 in the port of New
York, his hometown. He was a
five-year Marine veteran.

DOMENICK CIANCI
Domenick Cianci, 32, passed
away Dec. 23,1990. Bom in
Camden, N.J., he joined the
union in the port of Philadel­
phia in May 1984. He was an
active member at the time of
his death.

JAMES E. COLLINS
Pensioner James E. Collins, 65,
passed away Nov. 29,1990.
The Georgia-bom steward
joined the union in 1952 in the
port of New York. Brother Col­
lins retired in July, 1986.

GEORGE D. COOPER
George
D. Coo­
per, 46,
died Dec.
12,1990.
He was
an active
member
of the

union who joined in the port of
Wilmington, Calif, in 1989.
The deck department member
was bom in Yonkers, N.Y.

ANTONIO COSPITO
Pensioner Antonio Cospito, 80,
passed away Dec. 28,1990.
Bom in Union City, N.J., he
joined the SIU in March 1958
in the port of New York.
Brother Cospito started sailing
in the engine room, eventually

rtures
working in the deck and stew­
ard departments as well. He
also served aboard the S.S. Ra­
phael Semmes in voyages to
South Vietnam during that war.

MIKE DIKUN
Pensioner Mike Dikun, 71,
passed away Jan. 13. He joined
the SIU in June 1943 in the en­
gine department. Brother
Dikun was a Pennsylvania na­
tive who retired in March 1980.

ANTHONY FERRARA
Pensioner Anthony Ferrara, 70,
passed away Dec. 21, 1990.
The able bodied seaman up­
graded his rating at the
Lundeberg School to AB un­
limited. He joined the union in
January 1949 in the port of
New York, his hometown.
Brother Ferrara retired in April
1986.

DAVID T. GOLDEN
David T.
Golden,
37, died
Nov. 3,
1990.
The Phila­
delphia
native, a
Piney

*oint graduate, was a Navy vet­
eran who eamed the National
Defense Service Medal in
1975. Brother Golden, a third
cook, was an active SIU mem­
ber.

JUAN M. GONZALEZ
Pensioner Juan M. Gonzalez,
88, died July 8, 1990 of cancer.
Bom in Havana, Cuba, he
joined the SIU in the port of
New Orleans in June 1950.
Brother Gonzalez, a steward,
retired in 1968.

WILFRED E. GRANT
Wilfred
E. Grant,
93,
passed
away
Dec. 15,
1990 in
the
Bronx,

N.Y. of natural causes. A char­
ter member of the SIU, Brother
Grant joined in the port of Bos­
ton in November 1938. He
sailed in the steward depart­
ment. He was bom in Barbados
and retired in 1964.

JASPER HARMASON

Jasper Harmason, 64, died
Dec. 29,1990. He joined the
union in the port of Houston in
July 1967 as a steward. The
Louisiana native served in the
Navy from 1944 to 1946. His
last working day was in Febm-
aiyl987.

HARRILL HILL

Harrill Hill, 62, passed away
Dec. 24,1990. He joined the
imion in the port of San Fran­
cisco in Febmary 1967.
Brother Hill, a member of the
steward department, was bom
in Texas and served in the
Army from 1952 to 1955.

JOHN E. LONG

Pensioner John E. Long, 68,
died Jan. 12. Long, who sailed

in the galley gang, joined the
SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va.
in May 1955. Brother Long, a
native of Pickens, W. Va., was
a 10-year Navy veteran, serv­
ing from 1943 to 1953.

ROSE M. LOVERIN

Pensioner Rose M. Loverin,
72, passed away Oct. 28, 1990.
Sister Loverin, an Oregon na­
tive, joined the union in 1968
in the port of San Francisco.
She was a steward before retir­
ing in 1980.

JOHN McCARVILLE

Pensioner John McCarville,
72, died
Nov. 28,
1990.
The Bos­
ton native
sailed
with the
Marine
Cooks

and Stewards Union and, after
the 1978 MCS merger with the
SIU-AGLIWD, shipped with
the SIU. He retired in 1983.

ROBERT F.MYRICK

Pensioner Robert F. Myrick,
78,
passed
away Jan.
2. Bom
in Illi­
nois, he
worked
in the
deck

crew from the time he joined
the union in October 1944 in
the port of New York. His trav­
els took him to Vietnam during
the war, and he retired in 1977
as an able bodied seaman.

OSCAR OZER
Pensioner Oscar Ozer, 62,
passed away Dec. 18,1990. He
joined the SlU in the port of
New York in 1955 and sailed
in the black gang, later switch­
ing to the steward department.
Brother Ozer was a Philadel­
phia native.

JAN RANI
Pensioner Jan Rani, 85, died

Dec. 20,
1990 of a
heart at­
tack after
along
bout with
Paikinson's
disease.
He joined

the SIU in April 1943 in the
port of New York and retired
as an able bodied seaman in
1970. The Philippine native
lived in Brooklyn.

JOHN W. SAMSEL
John W. Samsel, 65, passed

away Jan.
30,1990.
The deck
depart­
ment
member,
bom in
Southingto
n. Conn.,

joined the union in the port of
Boston in August 1944.

Brother Samsel died in New
Orleans.

ALEX SANTIAGO
Alex San­
tiago, 36,
died early
last year.
Bom in
Santurce,
P.R.he
graduated
from the

Lundeberg School in January
1975' Brother Santiago saw ac­
tion in Viemam while in the
Army, eaming a National De­
fense Service Medal. He was
an active QMED at the time of
his death.

MAX P. SAROL
Pensioner
Max P.
Sarol, 86,
died of a
heart at­
tack Jan.
8. The
former
chief

cook joined the union in the
port of New York in April
1953. Brother Sarol, bom in
Hawaii, retired in 1976. He
was buried in Glenwood Me­
morial Park in Bromall, Penn.

RONALD M. SAUNDERS
Pensioner Ronald M.
Saunders, 72, passed away
Dec. 14,1990. He joined the
Marine Cooks and Stewards in
1955 in the port of Portland,
Ore., working his way to chief
steward. The Seattle native,
who joined the SIU after the
1978 merger, became a recerti­
fied steward at the Lundeberg
School in 1982.

ADAM E.SLOWIK
Pensioner
Adam E.
Slowik,
76, died
of compli­
cations
following
heart sur­
gery Dec.

17,1990. He sailed in the en­
gine room after joining the
union in the port of New York
in July 1944. Brother Slowik
retired to Chicago in 1980 and
was buried in Mt. Emblem
Cemetery in nearby Elm
hurst.

HOMER STARLING
Homer
Starling,
82, died
Jan. 2. He
retired as
a QMED.
He
joined the
SIU in

Febmary 1939 in the port of
Mobile and received a safety
award in 1960. The Mississippi
native was a three-year Navy
veteran and eight-year Coast
Guard veteran. He last sailed in
August 1973.

AQUILINO S. VILLARIZA
Pensioner Aquilino S.
Villariza, 71, passed away Jan.
4,1991. The cook, bom in
Iliolo City, Philippines, joined

the union in November, 1953
in the port of New York. He re­
tired in 1985.

ROBERT M.TULLER
Pensioner
Robert
M. Tuller,
62, died
of cancer
Dec. 25,
1990. An
engine
room sea­
farer bom

in Montpelier, Vt., he joined
the union in the port of San
Francisco in March 1962. A
World War II veteran. Brother
Tuller was buried in the Spring
Road Cemetery in Tumbridge,
Vt.

INLAND
RICHARD E. BRISSON
Richard E. Brisson, 57, died re­
cently. He was bom in Stillwa­
ter, Minn., and joined the SIU
in the port of Norfolk in May
1975. A retired Navy veteran
(1952-1973), he sailed as a
chief engineer primarily on Al­
lied Towing Corp. vessels.

BENJAMIN H. HAYMAN
Pensioner Benjamin H. Hay-
man, 75, passed away Dec. 24,
1990. The tug captain was bom
in Columbia, N.C., and joined
the union in December 1972 in
the port of Baltimore. He was a
Navy veteran. Brother Hayman
retired in 1985.

HERBERT W. MATHEWS
Pensioner Herbert E. Mathews,
71, passed away Jan. 2. He
joined the SIU in the port of
Norfolk, Va., his hometown, in
May 1961. Brother Mathews
retired in 1981.

WILLIAM D. SAVAGE
Pensioner
William
D. Sav­
age, 64,
died of
cancer
Dec. 11,
1990. A
tanker-

man, he joined the union in
May 1969 in the port of New
Orleans. The former Marine
was bom in Louisiana and
shipped on Dixie Carriers ves­
sels. He retired in 1986. Burial
was at Garden of Memories
Cemetery in Gray, La.

GREAT LAKES
JAMES W. BIEL
James W. Biel, 78, passed
away Dec. 20,1990. The Penn­
sylvania native was a dredge-
man who joined the union in
July 1961 in the port of Erie,
Penn. His last active working
day was in 1974.

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Harry Lundeberg School
Graduates Four Classes

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T rainee Lifeboat Claiss 464—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 464 are (from
left, kneeling) Terrance Dorsey, Garland Tyson, Avoirs Reid, William Kehoe, Robert Fenton,
Malcolm Poe, Darren Walker, Peter Littman, Van Russ, (second row) Frank Markva, Mike
Maynor, Robert Worrell, Marsha Dawson, Louis Mastrototaro, Granville Reader, Daniel
Vasquez, Scott Doering, Andy Cook, Gordon Adams III, (third row) Shedrick Hunter, Alan Day,
William Clifford and Ken Kehoe. .

Trainee Lifeboat Class 465—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class
465 are (from left, kneeling) Mark'Castillo, Joshua Schmidt, Bradley Redoute, Kevin Reagan,
Jamal Gregory, Ronald Yeatts, (second row) Leah Gay, Michael Rawlins, Trent Sterling,.
Richard Russ, Joseph DeCicco, George Galanis, Erik Bekkelund, Sean Sullivan, (third row)
James Ball Jr., Raymond Mulligan, William Kane, Bruce Bradley, Bobby Pytka, Mark Perry,
Derek Fye and Chris Zubowicz. (Not pictured is James Lopez.)

Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—Moving up the ladder in the engine depart­
ment are these FOWT graduates. From the left are (front row) Carlton Lewis, Keith L. Jordan
Sr., Roy Speed, Diana Thomas, Van Jones, Howard Schoenly, Bill Foley (instructor), (second
row) Robert Lee Baptiste, Samuel Billups, James Clement, Michael Aubain, John Langley,
Tim O. Burnett and Randolph Patterson.

UpgradefS Lifeboat—The members pictured above completed their lifeboat studies.
learning about emergency drills, basic,compass navigation and the use of all lifeboat and life
raft equipment. They are, from the left (front row) Rick Patek, Walt Ritvalsky, Jonathan Balico,
Gregory Jfenkeins, Carlos Goncalves, Mark Storer, Lugmari Ali, (second row) Jake Karaczynski
(instructor), David McComas (MSC),' Tim Thompson, Matthew Holley, Chuck Larson, Mark
Stabler, Nicholas Carey, Thomas Merlino, Stephen Blanchard. Chris Martinez (MSC) and Phil
Maguire (instructor)

Final Departures
Continued from page 17

JOHN J. DOYLE

Pensioner John J.
Doyle, 75. lost a
battle to cancer and

.Alzheimer's
disease Jan. 6. He
joined the SIU in
June 1964 in the
port of Detroit. The
wheelsman was

JOHN F. SCANLON

Pensioner John P. Scanlon, 79. died Dec.
12. 1990. The oiler joined the union in
1961 in the port of Buffalo, shipping pri­
marily on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
Co. and Meitilt vessels. The Buffalo na­
tive retired in 1976.

GERALD F. .SCOTT

Pensioner Gerald

bom in Pittsburgh and had retired in
1982. ,

CHRISTOPHER J.
HARRINGTON

Christopher J. Harrington. 25. died Oct.
7, 1990. The Michigan native joined the
union in May 1990 in the port of Al-
gonac. He was an active SIU member at
the time of his death.

ARTHUR C, NOTTEN

Pensioner Arthur C. Notten, 76, passed
away Jan. 6. He was a lead deckhand
who joined the SIU in October 1961 in
Duluth, Minn. An Ashlaiid, Wis. native.
Brother Notten retired in 1976.

F. Scott. 67. died
Jan. 10. 1991 from
a heart attack. The
oiler was born in.
Cleveland and
joined the SIU in
October 1961 in
the port of Buffalo.

An Anny veteran. Brother Scott sailed
on Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.
vessels. He retired in 1985. Burial was at
Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland.

ATLANTIC FISHERMEN

JOSEPH SCOLA

Pensioner Joseph Scola. 77. died Jan. 8.
1991. The fisherman joined the SIU in
the port of Boston in October 1939.
Born in Springfield. 111. Brother Scola re­
tired in 1982.

The SIU has created
a new t-shirt design
which is available
to all our mem­
bers on a first-
come, first-
served basis.

The shirts feature the SIU logo
in full color on the front and
"Politics is Porkchops" in blue
on the back. They are
American-made.

Please fill out the application
below and mail it to:
John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer
Seafarers International Union
5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746

Please send the new SIU t-shirt to:

: NAME

I ADDRESS

I CITY, STATE, ZIP

: SOCIAL SECURITY # • •
j PHONE #

BOOK #

j T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) M

RATING

XL
2/91

Seafarers Welfare Plan Notice
COBRA: Continuation Health Coverage

Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under
the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at
a premium, welfare coverage directly from the plan.

Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan of­
fice immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to con­
tinue benefits under this program.

To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call the member­
ship services office at: 1-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or may write to:

COBRA Program
Seafarers Welfare Plan

5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746

(The April 1989 edition of the Seafarers LOG contains a complete description of the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—or COBRA—program.)

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1991 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE
The following is the current course schedule for March-July 1991 at the

Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared
to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American maritime
industry.

The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and
industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the
Persian Gulf.

Deck Upgrading Courses
Check-In Completion

Course Date Date
Able Seaman March 18 April 26

May 13 June 21
July 8 August 16

All .students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior
to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course.

Lifeboatman March 4 March 15
March 18 March 29
April I April 12
April 15 April 26
April 29 May 10

- May 13 ; . May 24
• . May 27 June 7

June 10 June 21
June 24 July 5
July 8 July 19
July 22 August 2

Ship Handling March 18 March 29
May 27 - ; • June 7
June 24 July 5

Radar Observer Unlimited April 1 April 5
April 22 April 26
May 20 May 24
July8 July 12

Inland Deck Licenses June 10 August 16
Celestial Navigation April 22 May 10

July 15 August 2

Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken.

Tankerman March 4 March 29
May 27 June 21

SHLSS Coilege Program Scheduie for 1991
FULL 8-week Sessions March 25 May 17

June 3

•

July 26

Recertification Programs
Check-In Completion

Course Date Date
Bosun Recertification March 25 May 6
Steward Recertification June 3 July 8

UPGRADING APPLICATION

Oil Spill Course
1 Check-In Completion

Course Date Date
Oil Spill Prevention &
Containment (1 week)

April 1 April 5
May 13 May 17
June 24 June 28

Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken.

Steward Upgrading Courses
Course

Check-In
Date

Completion
Date

Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions
Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates)

Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class.

Engine Upgrading Courses
Course

Check-In
Date

Completion
Date

QMED-Any Rating
Fireman/Watertender and Oiler

May 13 August 2
March IS April 26
April 29 June 7
June 10 July 19

All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class.

Pumproom Maintenance & Operations April 15 May 24
Marine Electrical Maintenance April I May 24
Refrigeration Systems

Maintenance & Operations May 27 July 5
Diesel Engine Technology March 18 April 12
Marine Electronics Technician May 27 August 16
Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) March 11 May 17
Electro-Hydraulics June 10 July 19
Deep Sea/Inland Engineers March 11 May 17
Basic Electronics April 15 May 10
Hydraulics June 10 July 5

July 22 August 16

All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift
Familiarization class at the end of their regular course.

1991 Adult Education Schedule
Check-In Completion

Course Date Date
High School Equivalency (GED) March 4 April 19

April 29 June 14
July 29 September 13

Adult Basic Education (ABE) March 4 April 19
April 29 June 14
July 29 September 13

English as a Second Language (ESL) April 29 June 14
July 29 September 13

ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course April 22 May 17
June 17 July 12

Namc- Date of Birth.
(l.ilsti (I irsi) (Micldli.-) Mo. I)a> Year

Address.
(Sirceli

TclephoncL )
(Cilyl iSlalc) (Zrpt'odcl OArcaC'ode)

Deep Sea Member • L^'kes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific •

If the following information is not filled out completely your
application will not be processed.

Social Security #.

Seniority^

Book #-

Department.

U.S. Citizen; • Yes • No Home.Port.
t

Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held

Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program.' • Yes Q No

If ye.s. which program: from — ^— to — —

Last grade of school completed

Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses'.'

If yes, course(s) taken

tJulcs atlcnJcii)

• Yes . • No

Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses.' Q. Yes Q No
If yes, how many weeks have you completed'.' ^
Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement'.'
• Yes • No Firefighting; • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No

Date available for training ^^^—

Primary language spoken —^ — —

With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted
showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested.
You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of
your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic
card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification
card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions
Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received.

VESSEL
RATING

HELD
DATE

SHIPPED
DATE OF

DISCHARGE

SIGNATURE. ^ DATE-

I am interested in the following
course(s) checked below or
indicated here if not listed

DHCK

• AB/Sealift
• I St Class Pilot
• Third Mate
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Master Inspected Towing

Vessel
• Towboat (Operator Inland
• Celestial Navigation
Q Simulator Course

ENGINI-;

• FOWT
• QMEO—.Any Rating
• Variable Speed DC Drive

Systems (Marine Ideclronics)

O Marine Electrical
Maintenance

• Pumproom Maintenance &
Operation

• Refrigeration Systems
Maintenance & Operation

• Diesel Ivngine Technology
• Assistant lingineer'C'hicf

Engineer Motor Vessel
• Original 3rd lingineer Steam

or Motor
• Refrigerated Containers

Advanced Maintenance
• Electro-Hydraulic Systems
|~1 Automation
• Hydraulics
Q Marine Electronics

Technician

STEWARD

• Assistant Cook Utility
• Cook and Baker
• Chief Cook
• Chief .Steward
r~l Towboat Inland Cook

Al.1. DEPARTMENTS

• Welding
Q i-ifeboatman (Must, be taken

with another course)

ADUl.T EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• High School liquivalency

Program (GED)
• Developmental Studies (DVS)
• English as a Second

Language (ESI.)
• ABE/ESI. Lifeboa)

Preparation

COLLEGE PROGRAM

• Associates in Arts Degree
• Cenificate Programs

.No Imnsporlation wilt be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course.

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Volume 53, Number 2 February 1991

Seafarers Remember

The deadline for submission
of scholaiship applications

Is April 15.

See page 16 for details.

U,S. Seamen Awarded Russian Medals 45 Years Later

Angus "Red" Campbell, SID vice president collective bargaining, left, speaks with
Purser William E. McReynolds, one of the medal recipients. McReynolds sailed
aboard the William H. Wilmer during the Murmansk run.

Revenge may be sweet, but rec­
ognition goes down just as easily.

Just ask the 54 American mer­
chant seamen awarded medals by
the Soviet Union Jan. 31—for per­
ilous missions they undertook
more than 45 years ago.

All were veterans of the dan­
gerous Murmansk run, a vital sup­
ply link in the Allied effort to help
a desperate Soviet Union fight off
Germany during World War II.

The men received commemo­
rative medals for their parts in
keeping the deep sea supply lines
open by Soviet Charge d'Affaires
Sergi Chetverikov, who presented
them with the medals and certifi­
cates signed by Mikhail
Gorbache v, president of the USSR
That ceremony was closed to U.S.
groups also wishing to honor the
seafarers.

They also were toasted by
members of American maritime

unions and the Maritime Adminis­
tration at a reception afterward in a
Washington, D.C. hotel. SIU Vice
President for Collective Bargain­
ing Angus "Red" Campbell, hini-
self a World War II Merchant
Marine veteran, was on hand to
swap stories with the awardees.

While the largest losses of
WWII were inflicted on allied con­
voys in the North Atlantic, the
most perilous voyages were those
to Murmansk. Ships in those con­
voys—some of which had no war­
ship escort—were subjected to
constant submarine and air attack
and frequent naval bombardment.
One ill-fated convoy, PQ17, was
trimmed from 34 merchant ships to
11 by the time it arrived in the
Soviet Union.

SIU Saw Action
In all, 1,200 SIU members were

killed in WWII. Six thousand mer­
chant ships saw action in the war.

Help Sought in Locating Missing Child
The National Center for Miss­

ing and Exploited Children has
forwarded to the Seafarers LOG
information on the disappearance
of Debra Ann-Marie Polzin. The
center hopes that by distributing
photos of the young woman,
chances of her being found will
increase.

The 17-year-old disappeared
from Toledo, Ohio on Jan. 30,
1989. The center considers her an
endangered runaway. She may be
with a male companion. At the
time of her disappearance when
she was 15, Debra Ann-Marie
Polzin was 5 ft. 8 in., weighed 118
pounds and had brown/blonde
hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on
the whereabouts of Debra Ann-
Marie Polzin should contact The

Debra Ann-Marie Polzin

National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children at 1-800-
843-5678 or the Toledo (Ohio)
Police Department Missing Per­
sons Unit at 1-419-245-3150.

delivering guns, tanks ammuni­
tion, fuel, food, medical supplies
and clothing to allied forces.

Though the recognition was be­
lated, the seafarers appreciated all
the attention. First hand accounts
of torpedoes, German bombers and
close calls were recounted, bring­
ing life to a harrowing past on
which the veterans could now look
back with relief.

Remembering the Raids
"I can still remember sailing on

the Paul Luckenbach in 1942,"
said Virgil Sharp, a merchant mar-

ships were lost to German bomb­
ing raids. "The Russian people
were great; they had nothing—and
they gave us half," LeCato
quipped.

' 'We got there in March. It took
so long to get the ship unloaded
that we had to wait for the ice to
thaw before we could make the
return voyage," he said. "Then we
had to wait because the summer
months had so much sunlight."

Bill Davenport, then a radio­
man, remembered listening to Ger­
man sub communications on his
way back from the Soviet Union.

William Davenport's family and friends admire the commemorative Murmansk
medal he received at a recent gathering in Washington, D.C.

iner with the Sailor's Union of the
Pacific after the war. The SUP is a
SIUNA affiliate. "We were in
PQ15 [a convoy of 23 ships]. I
signed on as a carpenter.

"Our ship was loaded with ex­
plosives, gunpowder and shell cas-
ings," said Sharp. "They
alternated the cargo, putting cas­
ings next to gunpowder next to cas­
ings—iin essence making the ship
one huge bomb.

"One day we came under at­
tack by German bombers. I looked
out my porthole and saw a torpedo
coming dead on at us. I figured we
had had it, but at the last minute the
torpedo swerved at a 45 degree
angle, barely missing us."

Another ship in the convoy, the
Mary Luckenbach, suffered a
worse fate; the torpedo didn't
change course, killing all aboard.

Sharp spent five years sailing
the North Atlantic, but said that
was his most eye-opening experi­
ence.

John LeCato made three runs,
including one which kept him in
the USSR for eight months. "They
called it the 'Forgotten Convoy',"
said LeCato, who served as third
mate on the Thomas Hartley.

The ship, part of convoy PQ18,
was one of 20 which survived the
voyage to Archangel. Another 13

Thanks in part to a battle group
concealed in the middle of the con­
voy group, his trip was a little less
dangerous, though they did have
some trying times.

"We knew what we were get­
ting into when we shipped out," he
said.' 'Once you could accept what
that meant, there was no such ani­
mal as fear. You were past the
point."

That may be a sentiment for
modem mariners—especially in
the Persian Gulf—to explore.

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Captain A.K. Malaney, left, and Cap­
tain John LeCato, are two of the 54
merchant seamen awarded medals for
helping the Soviets during WW II.

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