Seafarers Log: Vol. 64 No. 8 (2002-04-12)

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opportunities for Seafarers-Virginia-based Maersk Line, Ltd. last month
announced it will rename and reflag the tanker Ramsgate. Delivery of the tanker is
expected Aug. 31 on the West Coast, when the vessel will hoist the Stars and
Stripes and be renamed the Maersk Rhode Island. Pictured above is a sister ship,
the Maersk Roy, which is virtually identical to the Rhode Island. Page 3.

SPAD Starts
New Program
The voluntary Seafarers Political Activity

Donation fund (better known as SPAD) this

month kicks off a new program intended to

encourage and reward participation. A SPAD

lapel pin, T-shirt and cap are featured in this new

endeavor. For details, see page 6.

Alaska Tanker Company
Racks Up Safety Awards

Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) last month
received the State of Washington Department of
Ecology's prestigious Exceptional Compliance
Program Award. ATC also recently was honored
by the Alaska State Legislature for its outstanding
safety and environmental record. Pages 12-13.

Volume 64, Number 8 August 2002

NY Waterway
Christens Ferry

SIU-contracted NY Waterway
last month sustained the
steady growth of its fleet
when it christened a new
high-speed ferry in
Weehawken, N.J. Named
after former New Jersey Sen.
Frank Lautenberg, the new
boat (pictured at left) is a 79-
foot, bow-loading catamaran
that can transport 149 pas­
sengers. Page 3.

Congress Conducts Hearing
Unions State Case for Broadening
U.S. Maritime Security Program

SIU Pres. Michael Sacco (left) presents a joint statement to Congress on behalf of
four U.S. maritime unions. Joining him at the July 16 hearing before the House
Special Oversight Panel on the Merchant Marine are (from left) MESA Pres. Ron
Davis, MM&P Exec. Asst. Mike Rodriguez and AMO Pres. Michael McKay. The
statement urged a 20-year extension of the U.S. Maritime Security Program and
an expansion of the MSP fleet to at least 60 ships. Page 3.

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I

President's Report
Loud and Clear

In a span of less than five weeks, the United States Congress
recently held two hearings about some of the most critical issues fac­

ing the U.S. Merchant Marine.
The first hearing took place June 13 and

focused on the threat of runaway flag vessels to
our national security.

The second was conducted July 16, and that
inquiry dealt with a future extension and expan­
sion of the Maritime Security Program (MSP). The
SIU testified at both sessions, which were called
by the House Special Oversight Panel on the

Michael Sacco Merchant Marine, part of the Armed Services
Committee.

Particularly in an industry as heavily regulated as ours, those hear­
ings shouldn't be taken for granted. They potentially represent
important first steps in tackling two major concerns. The fact that the
hearings even were called in the first place shows that Congress is
serious about examining these issues.

For Seafarers, the hearings also should serve as reminders that
political action remains a must. It has been that way since our found­
ing in 1938. Today, practically everything in our industry is subject
to one law or another--crew size, cabotage, documentation, port
state control, vessel structure, you name it.

Those of you who have sailed with us for several years know
what I mean. Issues have a way of resurfacing in different forums
long after we've first dealt with them. That's why the SIU always has
been, and always will be, politically active.

Along those lines, this month a new program is being introduced
to promote and reward participation in SPAD, the union's voluntary
political action fund. Details are on page 6. I'm proud of the Sill's
already strong rank-and-file participation, and I encourage every
member to sign up for SPAD. Seafarers long have known that "poli­
tics is pork chops." Now, our members will know "it takes a four-let­
ter word (SPAD) to be heard!"

In a joint statement with other maritime unions, we were heard
loud and clear during last month's MSP hearing. We took the first
opportunity to go on the record as requesting- and strongly justify­
ing-a greater commitment to the program.

The maritime unions stood together to declare that extending the
program for an additional 20 years and expanding the MSP fleet to at
least 60 ships not only is vital to America's national and economic
security, but also may be the catalyst for the continued revitalization
of the U.S. fleet.

We have several things going for us in this effort. One is the fact
that the MSP has been economically efficient. It has provided our
government with access to nearly 50 modem, militarily useful ves­
sels that can support our national security, along with the critical
infrastructure of the companies participating in the program. The
MSP also has helped maintain a pool of skilled mariners who
undoubtedly will be needed to crew the government-owned strategic
sealift ships in times of conflict.

Another reason why our nation needs a bigger, better MSP is the
war against terrorism. The MSP was created in the wake of the
Persian Gulf War. Congress rediscovered the value of the U.S . mer­
chant fleet at that time. Working with the maritime unions and indus­
try, elected officials produced this very important program to revital­
ize our U.S.-flag fleet.

Since September 11, I believe we've seen a renewed awareness on
Capitol Hill of what our merchant marine means to national security.
That development would be welcome any time, but it's especially
important today-because our war against terrorism undoubtedly will
involve much more than what we've seen so far.

As anyone who follows the news has seen, there is every indica­
tion that the United States will go to war against Iraq in the fairly
near future. It's obvious that the administration is committed to
removing Saddam Hussein, and history strongly suggests that our
merchant marine will be called upon.

There are many other reasons why America deserves a broadened
commitment to the MSP, and the SIU will use every possible
resource to deliver that message however many times it takes to
make such a commitment reality.

Volume 64, Number 8 August 2002

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Seafarers Rally With Gulf Mariners
More than 50 Seafarers recent­

ly rallied in solidarity with
employees from Trico Marine
Services, Inc. who are seeking
representation by the Offshore
Mariners United (OMU).

SIU members turned out in
New Orleans June 13 and in New
York June 6 and June 27 to back
workers employed in the Gulf of
Mexico offshore oil service
industry. At issue in all three ral­
lies were employees' freedom of
association and freedom of
speech.

For the past two years, mar­
itime employees at Trico have
been struggling to gain union rep­
resentation. Trico has conducted a
fierce and often intimidating
campaign to deny workers their
rights.

Part of the SIU contingent that rallied in New York in support of Trico
employees posed for the photo above. Pictured (from left to right) are
SIU Port Agent Jim Malone, OSU Representative Bruce Vail, Tom
Dugan, Mike Manekas, Benny Santos, Eddie Martinez, Scott Musick,
Joe Enders, Nabassin Adedouawongobou, SIU New York
Representative Oscar Lopez, John Wozunk, Joe Gallo, Mike Joel and
Carlton Hall.

SIU New Orleans Port Agent
Steve Judd led the group of
Seafarers during the rally in New
Orleans. In addition to brandish­
ing signs of support that demand­
ed mariners' rights, Seafarers
handed out flyers that outlined
the employees' demands. Those
who participated in the rally were
Recertified Bosun Cesar
Gutierrez, Recertified Steward
Ernie Hoitt, Chief Cooks Joe

Brooks and Artis Pilgram,
Steward Assistant Wardell Paze
and ABs Mohammed Adams,
James Wilkerson, Judith Mer­
win and Vincent Thompson.
SIU Pensioner Silverio Arana
also participated.

SIU Philadelphia Port Agent
Jim Malone, SIU New York
Patrolman Joe Mieluchowski and
SIU New York Representative
Oscar Lopez were in the front-

Two Miami Shipping Agents
Busted for Document Fraud

An eight-month case that was
one part homeland security oper­
ation and one part criminal inves­
tigation resulted in arrests July 3,
shortly after officials from the
U.S. Coast Guard and the
Immigration and Naturalization
Service (INS) served and execut­
ed search warrants at two loca­
tions on the Miami River. The
warrants helped investigators col­
lect evidence and led to two
arrests and the confiscation of a
stockpile of bogus documents
pertaining to the merchant
marine.

The investigation began in
November 2001 and focused on
two shipping agents operating on
the Miami River. The U.S.
Attorney's Office in Miami
authorized the arrest of Freddy
Alvaredo and Julio Gonzalez.
Both subsequently were charged

Hotel Annex
Almost Complete

with false official statements in
violation of 18 USC 1001.
Gonzalez was also charged with
alien smuggling under 8 USC
1324.

Violations of 18 U.S.C. 1001
are punishable by five years
imprisonment while violations of
8 USC are punishable by a maxi­
mum of 10 years. The defendants
were released on percentage
bonds and are scheduled for
arraignment Aug. 5.

Documents seized during the
operation included medical certi­
fications , STCW credentials and
letters that stated individuals
were employees of maritime
companies. These could be used
to help obtain U.S. work visas at
American consulates abroad.

Also confiscated were visa let­
ters, stamps used to falsely certify
mariners' medical examinations,

Construction of the new hotel
annex at the Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education is
in its final stages. The building,
located near the library, is sched­
uled for a ceremonial opening dur­
ing the Seafarers International
Union of North America's conven­
tion Sept. 11-12. Meanwhile, rooms
at the training and recreation cen­
ter hotel have undergone substan­
tial refurbishment. These photos of
the annex were taken in mid-July.

lines of Seafarer contingents­
nearly 20 strong during each out­
ing-during the efforts in New
York. Bruce Vail, a former mem­
ber of MEBA who now is active­
ly involved with the OMU, joined
them. SIU members who partici­
pated included: Tom Dugan,
Mike Manekas, Benny Santos.
Eddie Martinez, Scott Musick,
Joe Enders, N abassin Ade-

Continued on page 7

computer records and various
levels of mariner licenses, includ­
ing masters, electricians and
mates. These documents general­
ly were Panamanian, Colombian
and Honduran in origin. More
than $102,000 in cash also was
seized.

Teaming up for the investiga­
tion were representatives from
the Coast Guard Investigative
Service (CGIS) , Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Miami and
INS. The Coast Guard agent in
charge of the investigation, Jim
De Vino, said the results "will
have a tremendous impact on
stemming the illegal flow of
fraudulent foreign merchant
mariner documents in South
Florida. We view this case as
highly successful, from both a
criminal investigative and a
homeland security perspective."

The Coast Guard also
acknowledged that fraudulent
documentation is a problem that
plagues marine safety offices
across the country.

Augusf 2002



Unions Urge MSP Extension, Expansion
Congress Conducts P' Hearing on Program's Broadening

SIU Pres. Michael Sacco led a
group of maritime union officials
last month in urging Congress to
extend the U.S. Maritime Secur­
ity Program by an additional 20
years and expand the MSP fleet to
at least 60 vessels.

The SIU president appeared
July 16 before the House Special
Oversight Panel on the Merchant
Marine, part of the Armed
Services Committee. Joining him
were American Maritime Officers
Pres. Michael McKay; Mike
Rodriguez, executive assistant to
Maters, Mates & Pilots Pres. Tim
Brown; and Marine Engineers'
Beneficial Association Pres. Ron
Davis.

Earlier during the hearing­
chaired by U.S. Rep. Duncan
Hunter (R-Calif.) and attended by
a standing-room crowd-testimo­
ny was submitted by John
Clancey, chairman of the board of
Maersk Sealand; Roy Bowman,
vice president for government
affairs of APL Limited and exec­
utive vice president of American
Automar, Inc.; Jordan Truchan,
president and CEO of Patriot
Holdings, American Ship Man­
agement, and Patriot Contract
Services; Joseph T. "Jay" Kee­
gan, president and CEO of U.S.
Ship Management, Inc.; Erik
Johnsen, president of Inter­
national Shipholding Corpora­
tion; and Robert Alario, president
of Offshore Marine Service
Association.

Although expressing some differences concerning citizenship owner­
ship and control of vessels participating in the MSP, members of the
first panel were united in their support for extending and expanding the
program. Pictured from left to right are Robert Alario, president of
Offshore Marine Service Association; Jordan Truchan, president and
CEO of Patriot Holdings, American Ship Management, and Patriot
Contract Services; Joseph T. "Jay" Keegan, president and CEO of U.S.
Ship Management; Erik Johnsen, president of International Shipholding
Corporation; Roy Bowman, vice president for government affairs of APL
Limited and executive vice president of American Automar, Inc.; and
John Clancey, chairman of the board of Maersk Sealand.

2005 .... This is the first of what
I hope will be several additional
hearings relating to the Maritime
Security Program."

each vessel.
The MSP further mandates

that, through the Voluntary

Left: SIU Pres. Michael
Sacco (left) presents
the joint statement
issued by the SIU,
AMO, MM&P and
MEBA. Joining him on
the panel are (from left)
MESA Pres. Ron Davis,
MM&P Exec. Asst. Mike
Rodriguez and AMO
Pres. Michael McKay.

Right (below): Rep.
Thomas Allen (D­

Maine) (left) and Rep.
Gene Taylor (D-Miss.)

questioned members of
both panels about the

potential impact of pos­
sible changes in an

extended MSP.

Intermodal Sealift
Agreement (VISA) program, a
company participating in the
MSP must make its intermodal
shipping services and systems,
including ships, vessel space,
intermodal equipment and related
management services, available
to the Department of Defense "as
required to support the emer­
gency deployment and sustain­
ment of U.S. military forces."

Sacco, presenting the joint
statement, noted, "This program
is critically important to the
American workers we represent,
helping to offset the higher cost

of operating commercial vessels
·under the United States flag
caused by the multitude of rules,
regulations and tax obligations
mandated by our government for
United States-flag ships but not
for their foreign competitors. As
such, the reauthorization of this
program is absolutely essential to
ensure that the United States
keeps and expands its privately
owned fleet of United States-flag
commercial vessels.

"It is the active, competitive,
privately owned commercial fleet

Continued on page 4

Joining Hunter in receiving the
testimony were fellow committee
members Rep. Jim Saxton (R­
N .J. ), Rep. Thomas Allen (D­
Maine ), and Rep. Gene Taylor
(D-Miss.).

Although much of the hearing
focused on U.S. citizenship own­
ership and control of vessels par­
ticipating in the MSP, everyone
who testified, stated that the
existing program has been suc­
cessful and should be broadened.

Enacted in 1996, the MSP was
designed to enhance and increase
the role played by the commercial
maritime industry in national
defense planning. As noted by the
SIU and the other maritime
unions in a joint statement sub­
mitted to the panel, the MSP
requires that the maritime securi­
ty fleet be composed of "active,
militarily useful, privately owned
vessels to meet national defense
and other security requirements"
and that an emergency prepared­
ness agreement approved by the
secretary of defense must cover

NY Waterway Christens High-Speed Ferry

In opening the hearing, Hunter
noted, "Although we have some
time before the current Maritime
Security Program expires, the
panel wanted to get started now
with the hope that we can get
something enacted well before
the current expiration date in

SIU-contracted NY Waterway
last month continued the steady
expansion of its fleet when it
christened a new high-speed ferry
in Weehawken, N.J.

Named after former New
Jersey Sen. F;ank Lautenberg, the
boat is a 79-foot, bow-loading
catamaran that can transport 149
passengers. It was built by Allen
Marine, Inc. of Sitka, Alaska.

SIU Vice President Contracts
Augie Tellez and SIU Vice
President Atlantic Coast Joseph

Maersk Tanker Will Ref lag American
More jobs are on the horizon for Seafarers as

SIU-contracted and Norfolk, Va.-based Maersk
Line, Ltd. later this year will rename and reflag the
Ramsgate, a 35,000 tonnage clean product tanker.

The vessel, currently owned and operated by
Maersk United Kingdom and registered under the
British flag, will be renamed the Rhode Island and
flagged under the Stars and Stripes. Delivery of the

The Maersk Roy is a sister ship of the soon-to-be­
renamed and reflagged Rhode Island. Aside from
hull number, both vessels are the same.

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tanker to the Virginia company is expected Aug. 31
on the West Coast. A formal ceremony for the
renaming and reflagging will take place at the time,
a Maersk spokesperson said.

"This move reflects Maersk's commitment to the
U.S. flag, and it's also a great credit to Capt. Bill
Schubert (head of the U.S. Maritime Ad­
ministration) for his and MarAd's efforts to promote
and increase the U.S.-flag fleet and employment
opportunities for U.S. mariners," stated SIU Pres.
Michael Sacco. "It also augments the critical man­
power pool of trained mariners who are so vital to
U.S. sealift_capability."

The Rhode Island is a single screw, diesel-driven,
double hull tanker . that will engage in worldwide
service. Its homeport will be Norfolk, Va. The US.­
flag vessel will be engaged primarily in transporting
clean petroleum products. It is capable of carrying
clean and so-called "dirty" petroleum and crude oils
in cargo tanks with special epoxy series coating in
cargo tanks and slop tanks.

The ship is 562 feet long and 90 feet wide. Its
"summer deadweight" is listed at 34,999 metric tons,
while its gross tonnage is 22, 181 metric tons. The
vessel is equipped with bow and stem thrusters and
is capable of carrying five grades simultaneously.

Soresi led the SIU contingent
attending the July 10 christening.

"We're pleased to continue
growing with NY Waterway, and
we obviously welcome the addi­
tional job opportunities," said
Tellez. "It should also be noted
that the company deserves a lot of
credit for its exhaustive efforts to
provide the most up-to-date safety
training-specifically geared for
passenger service-for the crews
through the Paul Hall Center
(based in Piney Point, Md.). That
commitment to safety cannot be
overlooked."

NY Waterway is the largest
privately owned commuter ferry
service in the nation, providing
more than 60,000 passenger trips
per day. The company utilizes 43
SIU-crewed boats on 19 routes
between Brooklyn, N.Y. and
Manhattan, and between Rock­
land and Westchester counties,
with additional routes being devel­
oped. Additionally, NY Waterway

offers leisure and sightseeing
cruises in the New York area.

Lautenberg, who in 1996 voted
in favor of the U.S. Maritime
Security Program, said at last
month's christening, "A principal
focus of my work in the U.S.
Senate was to enable people in
this crowded metropolitan area to
reach their destinations more
comfortably and more efficiently.
NY Waterway and the visionary
Imperatore family (owner of the
company) have played an enor­
mous role in making life more
pleasant when going to work,
recreation or other places in this
region. I am so pleased to have
joined them in their important
mission."

"Sen. Lautenberg was one of
the first leaders to recognize the
value of commuter ferry service
in providing safe, reliable, envi­
ronmentally friendly transporta­
tion," noted NY Waterway Pres.
Arthur E. Imperatore Jr.

The newest SIU-crewed passenger ferry is NY Waterway's U.S.
Senator Frank R. Laufenberg, christened last month.

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Notice
Unlicensed Apprentice Program

For individuals interested in attending the unlicensed apprentice
program at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and
Education, please note that there has been some misinformation,
particularly via messages on the world wide web about the school's
apprentice program. To qualify for the program applicants must be
at least 18 years of age (or 17 years of age with parental consent).
This requirement is necessary to comply with Coast Guard regula­
tions: There is no upper age limit for individuals wishing to partici­
pate in the program.

The program provides training for entry-level positions, and
includes practical work on a vessel. The program is physically rig~
9rous. Teamwork is stressed and apprentices live in open-berthing
dormitories and take meals together. Applicants must be able to
meet certain physical requirements, specified by United States
Coast Guard regulations and maritime industry standards.

If you are interested in attending the school, please call (301)
994-0010, ext. 5342, or visit www. seafarers.erg.

New AFL-CIO Web Site Helps
Workers Survive Unemployment
Amid Massive Corporate Layoffs

To help meet the needs of laid­
off workers, the AFL-CIO on July
11 launched www.laidoffwork­
ers.org-a new web site that pro­
vides resources for surviving
unemployment, meeting working
family challenges, learning what
went wrong and protecting retire­
ment security.

In announcing the site's
launch, the federation (to which
the SIU is affiliated) noted,
"Corporate greed has left thou­
sands of workers across the coun­
try without jobs, retirement secu­
rity and health care. While corpo­
rate executives cook books and
receive obscene salaries and
perks, workers are getting pink
slips and losing health insurance
and retirement savings. . . . At
least 17,000 WorldCom workers
have joined the ranks of other
corporate workers struggling to
find new jobs and benefits fol­
lowing the collapse of their com­
panies as a result of corporate
greed."

Visitors can access the site to
develop a financial action plan,
get information about unemploy­
ment insurance and benefits and
learn about their rights under fed­
eral law. The web site also pro­
vides information on coping with
working family challenges such
as college costs, caring for elders,

buying health insurance and sav­
ing for retirement.

"Workers should not have to
suffer because of unchecked
greed in corporate America," said
John Sweeney, president of the
AFL-CIO. "This new web site
will give workers the information
they need to survive sudden lay­
offs in this emerging cycle of cor­
porate mismanagement."

The site provides workers with
the tools they will need to get
active in the push to demand cor­
porate accountability. Workers
can also become active partici­
pants in lobbying members of
Congress to support meaningful
pension reform legislation and
other measures that address the
needs of working families.

It further includes a link to a
10-step plan from the AFL-CIO
for employers facing structural
change as they initiate mass lay­
offs. The guidelines are intended
to help laid-off workers gain fair
treatment, severance payments
and basic rights.

The AFL-CIO, which repre­
sents 13 million working men and
women in the United States, suc­
cessfully spearheaded a campaign
in the federal bankruptcy court
that resulted in additional sever­
ance payments of more than $30
million to former Enron workers.

Unions Urge MSP Extension
Continued from page 3

· that provides the shipboard jobs
during peacetime that ensures the
United States will continue to
have the trained American citizen
merchant mariners available to
crew the more than 150 govern­
ment vessels that provide the
surge buildup at the outset of mil­
itary conflicts; and the American
commercial vessels that provide
the reliable, immediate sealift
sustainment capability to support
military operations overseas."

He further stated that it is
"absolutely critical" for both the
government and public to realize
that "unless merchant mariners
have employment in our industry
at decent wages and benefits dur­
ing times of peace, mariners will
not be available in times of war or
other international emergency.
Without a strong American com­
mercial merchant marine, the
United States will lose the best

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and most cost-effective means of
transporting supplies needed by
our troops overseas. Without reli­
able commercial sealift, our
nation cannot sustain sizeable
military forces in combat."

Along those lines, the unions
(and others who testified) report­
ed that the MSP has proven quite
cost-effective. No less an authori­
ty than the commander in chief of
the U.S. Transportation Com­
mand (TRANSCOM) in August
2001 stated that it would coast the
Defense Department more than
$9 billion to replace the current
commercial sealift capacity in the
MSP and an additional $1 billion
annually for the operations and
maintenance of these vessels­
and that's not including the cost
of providing and replicating the
private-sector intermodal infra­
structure available through the
MSP.

The unions specifically rec­
ommended that Congress and the

Capt. Schubert Thanks Army
For Honoring U.S. Mariners

U.S. Maritime Administrator
Capt. William Schubert last
month thanked the U.S. Army for
its recent decision allowing mili­
tary funeral honors at Arlington
National Cemetery for U.S.
Merchant Marine veterans of
World War IL

"The decision of your agency
to allow merchant mariners to be
inumed at Arlington is a salute to
these patriotic seafarers for their
heroic contributions to this coun­
try," Schubert said in a July 11
letter to Reginald J. Brown, assis­
tant secretary of the Army for
manpower and reserve affairs.

"Thank you for making this
favorable decision." Schubert
pointed out that each year, on or
around National Maritime Day,
May 22, the Maritime Admin­
istration sponsors a Merchant

Marine Memorial Service, which
honors American seafarers who
lost their lives in service to their
country. During World War II
alone, 733 American vessels were
sunk, and approximately 6,000
merchant seamen and officers
were lost as a result of enemy
action and war-related causes.

On June 10, the Anny
announced that individuals from
37 groups, known as Active Duty
Designees, may now receive mil­
itary honors when their remains
are inumed at Arlington National
Cemetery. In addition to ocean­
going members of the merchant
marine, the groups include
Women's Air Force Pilots,
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps,
Flying Tigers, battlefield ambu­
lance drivers, female civilians
who served with the U. S. Army

Capt. William Schubert
U.S. Maritime Administrator

Nurse Corps at Bataan and
Corregidor, and defenders of
Bataan and Wake Island.

Questions about eligibility for
inurnment and military honors at
Arlington National Cemetery
should be directed to the ceme­
tery's Interment Services Office
at (703) 695-3250.

Union, MSC Negotiate
Outport Medical
Examination Program

choose to interrupt leave for an exam.
CIVMARS who choose to take an examina­

tion during leave must remember that it is very
important to remain in contact with their detail­
ers to ensure they have all the appointment infor­
mation, travel information and funds needed to
travel to the physical examination office.
Mariners will be paid for the time it takes to
complete the examination.

After many months of negotiation, the union
and MSC have reached agreement for CIV­
MARS to receive medical examinations while
on leave. This program can benefit mariners who
wish to extend their leave period rather than
returning to the customer service unit (CSU) for
physical examinations after their leave ends.

Mariners should make sure they understand
what pay they will be entitled to in advance of
their trip to the medical exam to avoid any mis­
understandings.

CIVMARS who live outside the States must
remember that if they are found not fit for duty
and try to remain at home to get the treatment
they need, their insurance may not cover fees for
foreign doctors and medical treatments at for­
eign hospitals or clinics. Make sure you under­
stand your insurance coverage. It also should be
noted that prescription drugs may not be covered
if they are obtained at foreign pharmacies.

Participation in the program is voluntary
unless there are mission requirements which will
necessitate that the CIVMAR interrupt his or her
leave to receive a physical examination. CIV­
MARS who choose not to participate may return
to the CSU in San Diego or Norfolk for their
examinations.

The Afloat Personnel Management Center
(APMC) will implement this new program grad­
ually- giving CIVMARS living in the United
States 30 days' notice, and 60 days' notice for
CIVMARS living outside the States.

MSC hopes to have physical examinations
completed while the CIVMAR is serving aboard
a vessel and prior to the beginning of leave. If
that cannot be accomplished, the mariner may

APMC has sent out an announcement with all
the details of this program to MSC vessels. If
you have questions you can contact your MSO,
the Force Medical Officers on each coast or your
detailer. The Union and MSC will meet in six
months to review the program. If you have com­
ments about the program please send them to
civmarsupport@seafarers.org.

administration "statutorily ex­
tend" the MSP for an additional
period of at least 20 years beyond
its present expiration date of
Sept. 30, · 2005; expand the MSP
fleet from the present 4 7 vessels
to at least 60; and adjust the annu­
al MSP payment so that it "more
accurately reflects the realities of
shipping economics under . the
United States flag."

The unions concluded, "We
are convinced that this program
could, with appropriate and prac­
tical changes, serve as an even
greater source of employment for
American mariners, support to an
even greater degree American
military operations overseas, and
better protect U.S. economic
interests from total domination by
foreign-flag vessels and crews."

Among others' comments sup­
porting the MSP were the follow­
ing:

• Truchan said the MSP "is
absolutely essential to the contin­
uing existence of the American
Merchant Marine and therefore,

the national defe.nse and security
of our nation."

• Keegan said Congress
"should not now or in the future
modify a well-entrenched policy
which limits eligibility in the
MSP to American-flagged ves­
sels, with American crews .... "

• Johnsen stated, "In addition
to our national defense, the
importance of a U.S.-flag fleet to
protect our economic interest in
international commerce is equally
well-established .... It is the U.S.­
flag fleet that helps American
businesses to maintain equitable
participation in international
commerce, and that fleet itself
depends very heavily on the MSP
program to maintain its presence

in the foreign trade of the U.S."

• Clancey stated, "Some may
question why we need to reautho­
rize the MSP now. Let me answer
that question: It is critical that we
preserve the important U.S. mar­
itime industrial base and
American jobs. Removing any
uncertainty about the extension of
the MSP will be very helpful in
that regard.

• Bowman pointed out, "The
critical importance of a U.S.-flag
liner fleet to national security has
been a central tenet of U.S. mar­
itime policy for generations, most
recently reaffrrmed with the pas­
sage of the Maritime Security Act
of 1996."

Please be advised that SIU headquarters and all
SfU hiring halls will be closed Monday,

September 2, 2002 for the observance of Labor Day
(unless an emergency arises). Normal business

hours will resume the following workday.

Augusf 2002



Report Examines Ship Detentions in 2001
Many companies operating

older tonnage do not show much
interest in proper safety standards,
according to the 2001 Annual
Report of the Paris Memorandum
of Understanding on Port State
Control (MOU).

The body arrived at this conclu­
sion following its tabulation of
individual ship inspections and
ship detentions during 2001.
Operating on the premise that
although not every old ship is a
bad ship, the group said that some
owners of older vessels still pose
significant risk in areas related to
safety, the marine environment,
operational standards and espe­
cially the implementation of a
safety management system.

According to the report, a num­
ber of flag states that are responsi­
ble for certifying these older ves­
sels have more concern for their
revenues than for safety standards.
Some registers have even man­
aged to find their way to the top of
the Black List in a single year.
Meanwhile, other notorious flags
seem to be comfortable with their
position on the Black List and
have not shown any sign of
improvement over the years, the
report said.

To illustrate the central role
classification societies play when
acting on behalf of flag states,
their actions were closely moni­
tored. Records for 2001 indicated
that in 1,699 detentions (only one
of which involved a U.S.-flag
ship), classification societies were
held responsible 22 percent of the
time (380 instances). Of these 380
instances, 78 percent or 297 were
attributed to class societies acting
on behalf of flags on the Black
List.

"This may indicate that safety
is or can be measured by double
standards," said Alan Cubbin,
chairman of the port state control
committee. "Perhaps the time is
right for classification societies to
become more discriminating in

whom they represent."
The actual number of deficien­

cies recorded during port state con­
trol inspections in 2001 (68,756)
showed a slight increase and is
only 1.5 percent higher when com­
pared with the prior year. But the
increasing trend in operational
deficiencies related to safety proce­
dures still is continuing at an
alarming rate. An increase of 29
percent has been registered since
1999. Ships older than 15 years
show niore than 11 times as many
operational deficiencies as ships
less than 5 years old.

non-conformities as ships less than
5 years old did.

MOU General Secretary
Richard Schiferli said, "Since all
ISM compliant ships have been
subject to several audits by the
company and flag or classification
society since they were certified in
1998, the standard of non-compli­
ance should be cause for concern.
At the same time, questions can be
raised as to how the companies of
these ships managed to obtain a
Document of Compliance."

with contracts of long service on
board and extensive working
hours, there is no room for a safe­
ty culture on board these ships.
Unfortunately many flag states
and classification societies take no
interest or deny their competence
and leave it to port States to pick
up the pieces.

warned, however, that ship own­
ers, flag states, classification soci­
eties and charters must be held
accountable for their performance
and involvement with sub-stan­
dard ships.

The Paris MOU consists of 19
participating maritime administra­
tions and covers the waters of the
European coastal States and the
North Atlantic basin from North
America to Europe. The body's
mission is to eliminate the opera­
tion of substandard ships through a
harmonized system of port state
control. Annually, it conducts
more than 18,000 on board inspec­
tions of foreign ships in various
ports to make certain that vessels
meet international safety and envi­
ronmental standards, and that crew
members have adequate living and
working conditions.

Of even greater concern,
according to the report, is a steep
increase in safety management
defects, which over three years
have increased by 150 percent.
Once again, ships older than 15
years showed 14 times as many

A close correlation exists
between safety, working and living
conditions aboard vessels, accord­
ing to the report. Deficiency rates
have increased over many years.
In particular, older bulk carriers
and general dry cargo ships some­
times are found in an appalling
condition for the crew. Combined

In view of the foregoing, and
coupled with lessons learned dur­
ing nearly 20 years of operation,
the body has set a new course for
the years ahead with fresh objec­
tives. Determined targeting of sub­
standard ships, greater transparen­
cy to the outside world and a high­
er level of harmonization and
quality are among the goals.
Officials said that companies,
ships and flags with good safety
records should be rewarded for
investing in quality shipping. They

Second Phase of ISM Code Implemented
The International Management Code for the

Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution
Prevention (ISM Code) as of July 1 became
mandatory for most ships trading internation-
ally. .

Under the frrst phase of implementation,
which began in July 1998, compliance with the
code had been mandatory for tankers, passen­
ger ships and bulk carriers. Now, all other ves­
sels covered by the International Convention
for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Convention-which includes all but the small­
est internationally-trading vessels- must com­
ply. The mandatory ISM Code provides an
international standard for the safe management
and operation of ships and for pollution pre­
vention. In addition, shore-side management
now has direct responsibility to ensure that its
ships operate to the prescribed level of safety.

According to the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), preliminary reports sug­
gest that ISM implementation has .had a posi­
tive effect and the Code is beginning to
achieve its aim of creating a culture of safety
within shipping companies thrqughout the
world. Commercially, early indicators suggest
that ISM certification proves its worth.

According to the IMO, companies that have
safety management systems in place have
reported reductions in casualties and spills, as
well as downward trends in detention rates.
Further, those that have fully embraced the
ISM Code have a better approach to safety
management.

William A. O'Neil, IMO secretary general
noted, "Previously, IMO's attempts to improve
shipping safety and to prevent pollution from
ships largely had been directed at improving
the ·hardware of shipping- for example, the
construction of ships and their equipment. The
ISM Code, by comparison, concentrates on the
way shipping companies are run. This is
important, because we know that human fac­
tors account for most accidents at sea- and
that many of them can ultimately be traced to
management. The Code is helping to raise
management standards and practices and
thereby reduce accidents and save lives."

The ISM Code became mandatory July 1,
1998 under the International Convention for
SOLAS. From that date, it applied to passenger
ships, including passenger high-speed craft;
and oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers,
bulk carriers and cargo high-speed craft of 500

gross tonnage and above. As of July 1, other
cargo ships-including general cargo ships
and container ships- and mobile offshore
drilling units of 500 gross tonnage and above
now must comply.

Some 12,000 ships had to comply by the
frrst deadline. The second phase of implemen­
tation brought in another 13,000 ships. All
commercial ships (above 500 gross tonnage)
on internatlonal voyages now have to comply.

Among other functions,. a proper safety
management system as required by the ISM
Code should:
• Ensure that all applicable international

standards are complied with.
• Help prevent accidents.
• Ensure procedures are in place for dealing

with any shipboard emergency.
• Make certain there are adequate communi­

cations between ship and shore-side per­
sonnel.

• Ensure that all individuals know their role
and responsibility and are adequately
trained and have the appropriate resources
to do their job.

• Make sure that all activities and operations
are planned, controlJed and verified.

Data Recorders, ID Systems
Among New Requirements

carg·o ships. This decree calls for a
feasibility study to determine the
need for mandatory carriage of
VDRs on these ships. That study,
being conducted by the
Subcommittee on Safety of
Navigation (and other IMO sub­
committees . as appropriate), con­
siders such factors as viability,
technical problems relating to the
retrofitting of VD Rs, adequacy of
existing performance standards
including the possible develop­
ment of simplified standards,
experience in the use of VDRs on
ships already fitted with them,
including data that could not have
been obtained without VDRs, and
relevant financial implications,
including a cost-benefit analysis.

stations, other ships and aircraft.
The regulation requires AIS to

be fitted aboard all ships of 300
gross tonnage or more engaged on
international voyages, cargo ships
of 500 gross tonnage and upwards
not engaged on international voy­
ages and passenger ships-irre­
spective of size-built on or after
July 1, 2002. It also applies to
ships engaged on international
voyages constructed before July 1,
2002, according to the following
timetable:

before July 1, 2002, will have to
fit AJS not later than July 1, 2008.
A flag state may exempt ships
from carrying AIS when ships are
scheduled to permanently go out
of service within two years after
the implementation date.

The carriage of voyage data
recorders (VDRs) and automatic
identification systems (AIS) are
among several new requirements
for certain ships.

The regulations-amendments
to the 1974 International Con­
vention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(SOLAS}-became effective July
l. The revised SOLAS Chapter V
(Safety of Navigation), which was
adopted in December 2000,
includes a number of important
new requirements for ships, includ­
ing those relating to the carriage of
VDRs and AIS and acceptance of
electronic charts as meeting . the
chart carriage requirements.

Like the "black boxes" on air­
craft, VDRs will make it possible
for accident investigators to
review procedures an<:l instruc­
tions that took place in the
moments before an incident. The
units are designed to help identify
the cause of any accident. The fol­
lowing ships are required to carry
VDRs: .

• Passenger ships constructed
on or after July 1, 2002;

e Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO)
passenger ships constructed
before July 1, 2002;

• Ships, other than passenger
ships, of 3,000 gross tonnage
and upwards constructed on or
after July 1, 2002.

August2DD2

Additionally, non-RO/RO pas­
senger ships built before July 1,
2002 must have the equipment by
Jan.I, 2004.

VDRs are required to meet per­
formance standards at least equal­
ing those adopted by the
International Maritime Organiza­
tion (IMO) in 1997. Those stan­
dards, which outline details on
data to be recorded and VD R
specifications, state that the VDR
should continuously maintain
sequential records of pre-selected
data items relating to status and
output of the ship's equipment and
command and control. Further, the
guidance states that VDRs should
be installed in protective capsules
that are brightly colored and fitted
with appropriate devices to aid in
location. Finally, the units should
be entirely automatic in normal
operation.

Under the new regulation, the
VDR system, including all sen­
sors, will be subjected to an annu­
al performance test conducted by
an approved testing or servicing
facility to verify the accuracy,
duration and recoverability of the
recorded data.

VDRs for Current Cargo Ships
The IMO's Maritime Safety

Committee (MSC) in December
2000 adopted a resolution on the
carriage of VDRs on existing

The study should be finalized
by Jan. I, 2004 so that, if a com­
pelling need for mandatory· car­
riage of VDRs on existing cargo
ships is demonstrated, relevant
amendments to SOLAS Chapter V
and associated performance stan­
dards can be drafted.

AIS
Regulation 19 of the new

Chapter V-carriage requirements
for ship-borne navigational sys­
tems and equipment--establishes
navigational equipment to be car­
ried on board ships, according to
ship type. Most equipment (gyro­
compass, radar, etc.) was already
required under the existing
Chapter V, but the new regulation
adds a requirement for carriage of
AIS capable of automatically pro­
viding information about the ship
to appropriately equipped shore

• Passenger ships, not later than
July 1, 2003;

• Tankers, not later than the first
survey for safety equipment
on or after July 1, 2003;

• Ships, other than passenger
ships and tankers, of 50,000
gross tonnage or more, not
later than July 1, 2004;

• Ships, other than passenger
ships and tankers, of 10,000
gross tonnage and upwards but
less than 50,000 gross ton­
nage, not later than July 1,
2005;

• Ships, other than passenger
ships and tankers, of 3,000
gross tonnage and higher but
less than 10,000 gross ton­
nage, not later than July 1,
2006;

• Ships, other than passenger
ships and tankers, of 300 gross
tonnage and upwards but less
than 3,000 gross tonnage, not
later than July 1, 2007.

Vessels that are not engaged on
international voyages, constructed

Performance standards for AIS
were adopted in 1998. The new
regulation requires that AIS shall:

• Provide information-includ­
ing the ship's identity, type,
position, course, speed, navi­
gational status and other safe­
ty-related information-auto­
matically to appropriately
equipped shore stations, other
ships and aircraft.

• Receive automatically such
information from similarly fit­
ted ships.

• Monitor and track ships.

• Exchange data with shore­
based facilities.

ECDIS
The new Chapter V also allows

an electronic chart display and
information system (ECDIS) to be
accepted as meeting the chart car­
riage requirements of the regula­
tion. The regulation requires all
ships, irrespective of size, to carry
nautical charts and nautical publi­
cations to plan and display the
ship's route for the intended voy­
age and to plot and monitor posi­
tions throughout the voyage.

Ships also must carry backup
arrangements if electronic charts
are used either fully or partially.

Seafarers LOB 5



ATTENTION: SEAFARERS

For the U.S.-flag fleet, political action is
essential. The maritime industry long has been
among the most heavily regulated in the nation.
Accordingly, the SIU is aggressive when it
comes to promoting the U.S. Merchant Marine -
not only on Capitol Hill, but also at the state and
local levels.

Grassroots activities have always been an
important tool in the union's arsenal. For the last
40 years, another key instrument has been the
union's voluntary political action fund: the
Seafarers Political Activity Donation, better
known as SPAD.

This month, the union kicks off a new SPAD
promotion that is intended to boost the voluntary
fund while also rewarding Seafarers for their par­
ticipation. Details appear elsewhere on this page.
Please note that all
members may par­
ticipate, including
those who were in
the NMU at the time
of the merger last
year.

"Overall, the
membership does a
great job recogniz­
ing SPAD's impor­
tance and participat­
ing in the program,"
noted SIU Sec.­
Treasurer David Heindel, who chairs the fund.
"No question, we're introducing this new promo­
tion in the hopes of encouraging even stronger
participation, because our fight to maintain and
revitalize the U.S.-flag fleet doesn't end. But, it's
just as much a goodwill gesture- an acknowl­
edgement of the membership's political aware­
ness and support."

As part of the message, the union recently
conducted a mail-in contest to come up with a
new catch-phrase that signifies the importance of
SPAD to the membership. The new slogan,
intended to be similar in sentiment to the vener­
able "Politics is Porkchops," will be printed on T­
shirts available through the SPAD check-off
authorization program.

Response to the contest was quite strong.
Thornton Elliott Jr. of Savannah, Ga. won the
competition with his entry of "It takes a four-let­
ter word to be heard." Congratulations to
Brother Elliott, and thanks to all who submitted
entries.

For Your SPAD Pin • • •

and Hat • •
and T-Shirt!

•
FRONT

BACK

Please note that
these items include
the colors blue, yel­
low, red and black.

GET YOUR I Signing up for the new SPAD promotion is easy. From August 1, 2002 through
July 31 , 2003 , anyone who contributes to the fund through a check-off autho-

• rization found on the vacation application (and also m<ailable ginn~ ·
month at the union halls) will receive the following items:

ltem(s) Authorized contribution amount
$0.50 per day SPAD lapel pin
$1.00 per day SPAD T-shirt (and lapel pin)
$1.50 or more per day SPAD baseball cap (plus the T-shirt and pin)

Please note that in addition to those items, a new, high-quality SPAD jacket is available to members who make a one­
time donation in addition to their check-off authorization. More details about the jacket will be published in next month's
Seafarers LOG.

FAQ Q: How long will this promotion last?
A: One year, beginning August 1,

2002.

Q: When will I receive my SPAD item(s)?
A: Items will be mailed weekly from headquarters, via

parcel post. The "trigger" for a member to receive
his or her SPAD item(s) is simply filing for a vaca­
tion check. Of course, the member must have autho­
rized a SPAD contribution of at least 50 cents per
day to be eligible for this promotion.

Q: Are the items available for purchase?
A: The pin, shirt and hat are only available through the

check-off authorization promo. The jacket only is
available through a one-time contribution that's in
addition to a check-off authorization.

Q: Ifl authorize $1.50 or more, will I receive all three
items?

A: Yes.

Q: Let's say I authorize a contribution of amount of $1.
If I file for two vacation checks during the next year,
will I receive two pins and two T-shirts?

A: Yes. Please note that there's only a single version of
each item (pin, shirt, hat, jacket), so you would
receive (in this example) two identical pins and two
identical shirts.

Q: How will you know my T-shirt size?
A: Beginning this month, flyers will be available at the

halls that include sample images of the SPAD prod­
ucts a copy of the check-off form (the same one
that;s already on the vacation application) and a
space in which to indicate your T-shirt size as well
as jacket size.

Q: How can I make sure the union has my current
address on file?

A: The vacation application includes space for your
current address. Also, the leaflets will include a form
for updating your address.

Q: I already have a check-off authorization on file. Do
I need to fill out another one in order to qualify for
the merchandise?

A: No. When a member with an authorization on file
applies for vacation benefits during this program, he
or she is entitled to an item or items based on the
amount of the already authorized contribution.
However, Seafarers may change the amount autho­
rized.

For more information, write to SPAD at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746,
or call the office of the secretary-treasurer at (301) 899-0675.

6 Seafarers LOG Augusf 2002



SIU, Ill/SC Agree an Labar Relations Strategy
After a year of negotiations,

the union's Government Services
Division, with support from its
CIVMAR members, has reached
an agreement with the U.S.
Military Sealift Command about
how the parties will proceed with
several key labor relations issues
-including the negotiation of the
collective bargaining agreement
and the CMPI (Civil Mariner Per­
sonnel Instructions, the agency's
workplace instructions and guid­
ance).

After the merger between the
SIU and NMU in June 2001, the
union contacted MSC to discuss
certain labor relations issues that
affected the status of the merged
union and the west and east coast
employee units. The union wanted
to file a petition before the Federal
Labor Relations Authority
(FLRA) to reflect the change in
the status of the newly merged
union. The union also requested
that MSC begin negotiating a new
contract which would cover east
and west coast unlicensed CIV -
MARS. The union's major goal
was to secure one contract and
bring wage parity to employees on
the east and west coasts.

At the beginning of the discus-

sions, MSC took the position that
the Afloat Personnel Management
Center, the human resource divi­
sion of MSC, was the employer of
CIVMARS. MSC also wanted to
finish all CMPI negotiations prior
to any collective bargaining dis­
cussions. For many months the
parties were deadlocked in their
respective positions, and all issues
remained on hold.

In June 2002, after persistent
efforts and continual contacts with
MSC, the union achieved its
goals. Several APMC representa­
tives worked diligently with union
representatives Chet Wheeler and
Kate Hunt to achieve resolution of
these outstanding issues. This
agreement lays the foundation for
significant changes for MSC
employees.

Based upon the months of
negotiations leading up to this
pact, the union is hopeful that the
parties will continue working
together to accomplish the negoti­
ation and implementation of wage
parity for all CIVMARS. These
talks will take many months to
complete, but the union is confi­
dent that its negotiators will
achieve fair agreements on a con­
tract and the CMPI with positive

ITF Wins Trico Case
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has claimed

victory in the case brought against it by Trico. The offshore services
provider recently dropped the entire legal case against the global union
federation on the second day of a preliminary hearing for an injunction
at the High Court in London, even before the ITF had begun its
defense.

Trico had alleged that the ITF's international solidarity campaign to
support efforts by U.S. unions (including the SIU) to protect workers'
rights to choose union representation at Trico amounted to a conspira­
cy to damage its interests by unlawful action. The ITF strongly refuted
this and agreed to circulate a statement of its existing policy on inter­
natio:naiPsolidarity action to all its affiliates. and o the International
Chemical Energy and Mineworkers' Federation (ICEM), its sister glob­
al union federation, which has also been actively involved in the Trico
campaign.

David Cockroft, ITF general secretary, stated, "I said at the begin­
ning that this court action involved fundamental issues of principle
about international solidarity action and freedom of expression, and I
am pleased that Trico has seen sense and decided to drop the action.
I'm only sorry that Trico didn't talk to us before, when we were mak­
ing repeated invitations to begin a dialogue. They could have had this
statement at any time and saved us all a lot of time and bother. This cir­
cular reiterates what anyone who knows us knows has been our policy
all along."

Seafarers Rally With Gulf Mariners
Continued from page 2

douawongobou, John Wozunk,
Joe Gallo, Mike Joel, Carlton
Hall, Victor Mondeci, Wilfredo
Rodriguez and Abraham Daif.

As reported earlier in the
LOG, members of the Senate
Health, Education, Labor and
Pensions Committee on June 20
heard testimony about the obsta­
cles facing workers in South
Louisiana who want to form
labor unions. Capt. Eric J. Vizier
of Lafourche, Parish, La., was

one of several Gulf mariners to
address the body.

"Come to South Louisiana.
Talk to the parties involved.
Together, let's figure out a way
that mariners in South Louisiana
can win their rights-their rights
to freedom of association and
freedom of speech. Mariners in
the Gulf of Mexico need a union
to improve working conditions
on the boats and to allow for a
better quality of life at home," he
told the committee.

Steward Assistant Wardel Paze, (right), AB Mohammed Adams and AB
James Wilkerson were among the Seafarers who turned out June 13 in
New Orleans to support Trico employees in their quest to gain union
representation.

August2002

results for the CIVMARS.
A brief summary of the agree­

ment follows. It was established
that MSC would be designated as
the employer on the FLRA peti­
tion. This means the union will
receive recognition at the MSC
headquarters level and will be able
to discuss policy issues at com­
mand headquarters. Day-to-day
matters and disciplinary matters
will be worked out with the
APMC staff as it is currently done.
For disciplinary grievances,
APMC will be the final step deci­
sion maker, prior to taking the
grievance to arbitration, if neces­
sary.

MARS. A mariner will receive the
higher rate of pay for the position
in which he or she sails for the
ship class to which he or she is
assigned. If a higher rate of pay
exists for a position on the west
coast, the east coast mariner will
receive the increase. The same
will be true if the east coast posi­
tion is paid at a higher base pay
wage rate. Once wage parity has
been achieved, MSC will imple­
ment an "any ship, any ocean"
policy. As is currently done in the
private sector, CIVMARS will
receive assignments to ships sail­
ing from either coast to any desti­
nation.

should forward them to the union.
With the signing of this agree­

ment and the eventual consolida­
tion of the two MSC bargaining
units, the union has achieved sev­
eral significant goals: The LOG
will publish :frequent updates to
advise CIVMARS about the nego­
tiations and the FLRA petition
process.

Most importantly, for the first
time in MSC history there will be
one union representing the unli­
censed employees. The SIU, sup­
ported by the strength of its mem­
bership, will be able to speak with
a single voice, one that will effec­
tively represent and protect the
interests of all unlicensed CIV -
MARS.

MSC also agreed to work with
the union to file a joint petition
before the FLRA asking the
authority to recognize the merged
union as the exclusive bargaining
representative for MSC employ­
ees.

For employees who serve as
West Coast supply officers and
junior supply officers, the union
will seek to represent these
employees through the appropri­
ate FLRA procedures.

Correction
The names of SIU

,Exec. VP John Fay and
SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean
Corgey should have been
included in a front-page
photo caption in last
month's issue concerning
the christening , of the new

Another goal of the petition
process is to consolidate the east
and west coast units into one unit.
MSC also agreed to negotiate cer­
tain collective-bargaining subjects
that the union considers most
important at the same time the
parties are negotiating the CMPI.

The parties have targeted early
fall to begin collective bargaining
negotiations and continue CMPI
negotiations. A final phase of col­
lective bargaining negotiations
will take place after the CMPI
negotiations are finished.

The agreement ensures that,
when wage parity is implemented,
no mariner will receive a lower
base pay as a result of implement­
ing wage parity for all CIV -

The union's Government
Services Division representatives
have been working carefully to
develop comprehensive bargain­
ing proposals. If you have sugges­
tions concerning proposals, please
contact your ship's delegate, who

,, tµg Sea Reliance and its
accol}1panying doubte-
;>auUed barge 550-1.

SIU Contract News Includes
New Pact for Sealift Tankers

A flurry of activity involving agreements with
SIU-contracted companies has taken place during
the last month. Following is a summary of this
activity as provided by the office of SIU Vice
President Contracts Augie Tellez.

Sealift Tankers
Sealift has been awarded a five-year contract by

the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC)
.for the operation of the Capt. Stephen Bennett and

.~he American Merlin. The agreement calls for a 5

.percent across-the-board increase in the first year,
enrollment in the top-level Plan G medical benefits
and an increase in the vacation benefit (to 15 for 30
days, effective at the contract's second anniver­
sary).

Maersk Unes
In accordance with various memorandums of

understanding that are in effect between the union
and Maersk Lines, Ltd., some Seafarers employed
by the company received a 3 percent boost in
wages, overtime, vacation benefits and the Sea­
farers Money Purchase Plan benefit as of July 1.
The gains apply to members aboard Maersk ves­
sels enrolled with the military prepositioning ship
program and the U.S. Maritime Security Program,
as well as the Alaska and Arizona.

Waterman Steamship Corp.
Members sailing aboard the Green Dale are in

line for new benefits in their Seafarers Money
Purchase Plan. Under negotiations recently com­
pleted, contributions equal to 5 percent of employ­
ees' wages will be paid.

In addition, employees will be enrolled in the
premier Plan G medical benefits plan. The vacation
benefit-retroactive to Jan. I-has gone from 10
for 30 to 14 for 30. Finally, members aboard the
Green Dale will receive annual wage and wage­
related item increases ranging between 1 Yi to 4
percent.

Matson
Increases in wages, overtime and vacation ben­

efits are among the highlights of a new three-year
agreement that tentatively has been reached for
members employed by Matson Navigation.

Freightship increases for all wage-related items

in the first year of the agreement will be 3 percent.
A 3.25 percent raise will be realized during the sec­
ond year and a 3 .25 percent hike is in place for year
three.

Members working on the Moku Pahu will
receive increases for all wage-related items at an
annual rate of 4 percent. Members on all Matson
vessels will receive increases each year to their
Seafarers Money Purchase Plan Benefit and one
extra vacation day effective Jan. 1, 2002; July 1,
2003; and July 1, 2004.

Also included in the pact, for the first time, is
the observance of Kamehameha Day. This brings
the total number of holidays to 11. Finally, starting
July 1, 2003, members will receive health and ben­
efits at premier Level G.

Another gain for the SIU is a provision in the
agreement that gives members of the unlicensed
crew the means necessary to send and receive cor­
respondence. Each will be given personal e-mail
accounts at no charge.

Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning
A tentative three-year agreement has been

reached with Intrepid Personnel & Provisioning
involving Seafarers aboard the Blue Ridge and
Coast Range. The pact calls for first year wage and
wage-related item increases as follows: Group !­
increase by 5 percent; Group II-increase by 4 per­
cent; and Group III-increase by 3 percent.

Wage and wage-related items would be
increased by 3 percent across the board during
years two and three. Additionally, the tentative
agreement calls for increases in vacation benefits
to 16 days for each 30 days worked in the first year
and an increased Seafarers Health and Benefits
Plan level to Level G in the second year.

Marine Transport Lines
A new three-year agreement has been negotiat­

ed with Marine Transport Lines. The pact-which
involves Seafarers who work aboard Lykes Pacific
Class Ships-is retroactive to Jan. 1 and runs
through December 2005. Included in the new con­
tract are 2.25 percent wage increases each Jan. I
and the addition of a vacation day that brings the
total to 15 for 30. The increase in the vacation ben­
efit became effective June 16, 2002.

Seafarers LOB 7



Seafaren Keep Glo
Primed for Next ~e ....... ~~·

When the Global Link first entered service, the Sill-crewed
cable ship wasted no time distinguishing itself.

A little more than 20 years ago, the Global Link finished its
maiden voyage at Southampton, England after sailing through
snow squalls and rough seas in the North Atlantic. Along the way,
the vessel completed what then was the longest, fastest single
installation of transoceanic communications cable (3,500 miles of
cable in 21 days).

Today, after nearly countless missions spanning the past two
decades, the ship remains in prime condition, thanks in large part
to the reliable work of SIU members. Seafarers perform all kinds
of maintenance aboard the Global Link while the vessel awaits its
next assignment;
and they sail aboard
the ship when it sets
out for an installa­
tion or repair job.

Operated by
Transoceanic Cable
Ship Company, the
Global Link is
equipped with two
cable engines---0ne
in the bow and one
in the stem- and
can haul more than
6.,000 metric tons of
fiber-optic cable.

The photos on
this page were taken
July 11 in
Baltimore.

Above: Chief Steward Florie
Farquhar cleans up after
lunch by loading plates and
mugs into a dishwasher.

Right:
Cook/Baker
Joel Ramos

sets out
pastries for

the crew.

Part of the vessel's
cable-dispensing gear
is visible at the bow.

Above: AB Nastor Agcaoili uses a paint
chipper on the ship's upper deck aft.

OMU Alfredo Mendoza replaces fittings on
hydraulic and cooling systems for the drums.

·s Seafarers LOG

The Global Link recently was docked in Baltimore
near another Seafarers-crewed vessel-the Cape
Washington-seen across the channel.

OS Henry Becodo takes to the task of repainting the rails on the
Global Unk.

Augusf 2002



Left: Andrzej Bronkowski
gets hands-on experience
steering the vessel while
instructors Bill Saul and
Stacy Harris plot the
course.

Right: Harry Borden
practices the lookout

part of the OS course.
This training will help

enable him to stand watch
as an ordinary seaman.

Special OS Coune: Sprinpoanl t-o AB Upgiading

Harry Borden takes an interest in
the workings of the engine
during his OS training.

Augusf 2002

The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers an especially useful
course for deck department mariners who need to comply with the "Ratings Forming Part
of a Navigational Watch" requirement of the amended STCW convention.

Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the school's 70-hour Specially Trained Ordinary
Seaman class meets the requirements of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations [specifical­
ly, 46 CFR 12.05.3(c)] and STCW 95 (STCW Table A-IV4). It is designed to prepare stu­
dents for the challenging studies they can expect in the AB class.

The OS course covers all relevant aspects of deck-related equipment. Each student is
assessed in the following areas: marlinespike seamanship, helmsman, anchoring, mooring
and lookout. Assessments take place aboard the training vessel Osprey and in the bridge
simulator.

With the specially trained OS endorsement,
the mariner is eligible to stand watch as an
ordinary, provided he or she also has evidence
of at least six months' sea time.· Once the spe­
cially trained OS class is completed, the
mariner must sail for 60 days before becoming
eligible to upgrade to AB.

The Paul Hall Center is located in Piney
Point, Md. For a list of upcoming classes and
for contact information, see page 21.

Right: Robert Odmark works on his knot­
tying skills, including the star knot (above).

Instructor Stacy Harris charts a course for
the students in the OS class to follow.

Seafarers LOG 9



Sailing on the -L11mmus

The 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, an SIU-crewed vessel operated by American Overseas
Marine (AMSEA) for the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC)( is prepositioned in
Guam and Saipan. The ship carries a full range of Marine Corps cargo-enough
equipment to support an air ground task force for 30 days-and includes lift-on/lift-off
as well as roll-on/roll-off capabilities. It was named after 1st Lt. Jack Lummus,'who
posthumously earned a Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on lwo Jima in 1945.

Cook/Baker Evelyn
Tayag is flanked by

fellow crew mem­
bers SA Moosa

Mohamed (left) and
AB Wayne Green Jr.

Always at the
ready, crew

members
aboard the

Lummus partici­
pate in a fire
and life boat

drill.

Rere Paiti, SA on the MSC vessel, helps set up the lunch-time salad bar.

Above, Pilat David Todd stands on board the tug Mariette
at the Material Service Corporation Tug Dock in Morris, Ill.
At right, SIU Rep Lonnie Partridge (left) and OS/Deck
Engineer Steve Nemeth look over the galley of the Hannah
Marine tug Mary Page in Chicago.

Attending a union meeting , held in the galley of the tug
Mariette, are (from left) Deckhand Ron Walters, Pilot James
Ferguson and Pilot David Todd.

10 Seafarers LOG

With Our Members
On the

Great Lakes

Seafarers read union· material on board the Hannah
Marine tug Hannah 0 . Hannah in Chicago. From the left
are OS/Deck Engineer/Delegate Gerald Karl , OS/Deck
Engineer John Macari and SIU Rep Todd Brdak.

Deckhands (from left) Bryan Roudis, Joseph Todd and
Travis Pursell take part in the union meeting held aboard
the tug Mariette.

Augusf 2002



GVA Fredy Melendez

AB Rudy Johnson. AB Enrique Crespo, GVA Emilio Abrew and AB Abdul Gharama

Augusf 2002 Seafarers LOS 11



THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE

*HONORING*

* ALASKA ~KER COMPANY, LLC *

The Twenty-second Alaska State Legislature recognizes and congratulates the Alaska Tanker
Company for being the first U.S. flagged seagoing shipping company to achieve Safety, Quality and
Environmental Certification and aoo:cdited Inttmational Standards orgmtization 14-001 Certification.

The Alaska Tanker Company is based in Beaverton, Oregon and operates in Alaskan waters. The
Company recently achieved Safety, Quality and Environmental (SQE) Certification, including accredited
international slandards organization (ISO) 14001 certification. The certification was received from
ABS Americas. This accomplishment makes Alaska Tanlc:erCompany the first United States-flag. seagoing
shipping company to attain Safety, Quality and Environmental and International Standards Otganizatioo
14001 Certification.

Alaska Tanker Company was founded in 1999 and is a joint operating company for British
Petroleum Shipping Company, USA, Keystone Alaska and OSG Ship Management Inc. It manages a
fleet of 10 U.S.-flaggcd tankers, which operate primarily in the Alaska-to-West-Coast trade.

The Members of the Twenty-second Alaska State Legisla.rure wish to extend our thanks and
appreciation to Alaska Tanker President, Anil Mathur; Captain John Rippa-gcr, Chief Operating Officer;
Bruce Benn, Chief Commercial Officer; Captain John Lawrence, Team Leader and the crew who helped
to accomplish SQE and ISO 14001 Certification and delivet Alaska Crude to the lower48 at a level of
safety and environmental quality that is certified to be the best in the world.

Unlicensed Apprentice
Justin Bowe deftly slushes
wires aboard the Kenai.

Alaska Tanker Company

Earns Accolades

SIU Tacoma Port Agent Bryan Powell (far right) and
Patrolman Tre Dixon (second from left) joined Bosun Al
Caulder (front), Steward Pat Sloan (center) and Capt Earl
Sheesly aboard the Prince William Sound in Ferndale, Wash.
earlier this summer to discuss new STCW requirements and
increased port security and safety guidelines.

AB Dan Lovely (pictur
the Kenai) and other
farers have helped the
fleet build a strong
record .



n

y

SIU-contracted Alaska
Tanker Company (ATC), fresh
off receiving formal congratula­
tions from the Alaska State
Legislature for its outstanding
safety and environmental
record, last month accepted
another well-earned honor.

ATC received the State of
Washington Department of
Ecology's prestigious Excep­
tional Compliance Program
(ECOPRO) Award "for excel­
lence in marine safety and envi­
ronmental stewardship." The
awards ceremony took place
July 23 in Tacoma, Wash.

In announcing ATC 's selec­
tion, the department pointed out
that the Exceptional
Compliance Program "is for
companies that want to go even
further than basic compliance
with Washington's stringent
marine safety laws. Companies
that receive this award are oper­
ating their tank ships at what
we believe is the highest level
of marine safety in the world
today. ATC is only the second
company to ever earn this
award. The vessel crews, shore­
side support staff and manage­
ment team of ATC have put a
great deal of time and effort
into earning this award."

ATC-which readily credits
both the SIU and the Paul Hall
Center for Maritime Training
and Education as sharing in its
success-began operating in
April 1999. The Beaverton,
Ore.-based company manages a
fleet of 10 SIU-crewed tankers,
operating mainly between
Alaska and the West Coast. The

August 2002

vessels primarily deliver Alaska
North Slope crude oil to refiner­
ies. Those ships are the BT
Alaska, Denali, Marine
Columbia, Overseas Boston,
Kenai, Prince William Sound,
Tonsina, Overseas Chicago,
Overseas New York and
Overseas Washington.

Additionally, ATC two years
ago ordered new "Alaska class"
tankers that will help offset the
government-mandated scrap­
ping dates for some of its cur­
rent fleet. The four new double­
hulled tankers have staggered
delivery dates, starting in
November 2003 and ending in
July 2006. The ships are being
built at San Diego's NASSCO
Shipyard. Each will be 941 feet
in length, with a capacity for
1.3 million barrels and a design
life of 35-50 years.

ATC CEO Anil Mathur said
his company's emphasis on
safety goes much deeper than
statistics. "It should be unac­
ceptable that companies engage
in commerce and hurt their own
people to make money. Beyond
all the safety statistics, it is the
well-being of individuals and
their ability to work for a living
that is delivered by a safety cul­
ture," he stated.

"This requires a relentless
focus on the details of the work
to be executed, and an environ­
ment where cutting comers is
an unacceptable way of execut­
ing tasks," Mathur continued. "I
am proud of all the ATC
employees who bring such a
work ethic to life, and deliver
our motto: Quality service with
no accidents, no harm to peo­
ple, and no damage to the envi­
ronment."

Since its start, ATC has
delivered more than 400 million
barrels of Alaska North Slope
crude. Along the way, the com­
pany has amassed an impressive
safety record.

For example, lost-time
injuries-nominal from the
beginning-have steadily
decreased. Last year the compa­
ny averaged a more-than­
respectable 0.42 injuries per

200,000 man hours. This year,
they haven't had a single lost­
time injury.

Additionally, eight of the 10
ships have gone at least 500
days without a lost-time injury,
and the other two have gone
more than 200 and 100 days,
respectively.

ATC has a similarly worthy
record of spill-free operations.
The Kenai leads the list, having
gone more than 2,700 days
without a spill.

Part of the company's
accomplishment is linked to
safety training its crews have
completed at the Paul Hall
Center, based in Piney Point,
Md. When contacted for this
story, ATC officials quickly
cited the school's oil spill pre­
vention and containment course,
along with fire fighting and
other safety classes, as invalu­
able.

They also credited the SIU
for being "a tough but fair
counterpart across the bargain­
ing table, and a very capable
ally in the fight to revitalize the
U.S.-flag fleet."

Meanwhile, the company
keeps adding to its credentials.
As noted on the citation from
the Alaska Legislature, ATC
now has earned quality certifi­
cations in the International
Safety Management Code,
International Standards
Organization (ISO) 9001 and
ISO 14001, in addition to
receiving the ECOPRO award.
Each reflects a commendable
record and effective prepared­
ness when it comes to safety
and the environment.

Moreover, ATC is the first
U.S.-flag seagoing company to
achieve the ISO 14001 certifi­
cation.

Altogether, ATC's efforts
have helped achieve continuous
improvements in its health,
safety and environmental (HSE)
performance rating, an impor­
tant grading system for opera­
tors in the Alaskan North Slope
trade route.

The Overseas Boston
(left) and Denali (right)
already sail with SIU
crews. Meanwhile, new
"Alaska class," double
hull tankers (like the one
depicted below) are on
the way.

The Tonsina is one of 10 SIU-crewed ATC ships.

AB Tawnia
Stucker confi­

dently
approaches her
task aboard the

Kenai.

An ATC riding gang member straddles a pipe during
maintenance operations aboard the Overseas New
York in Cherry Point, Wash.

Seafarers LOB 13



Letter tO thllditor
(Editors note: the Seafarers
LOG reserves the right to edit let­
ters for grammar as well as space
provisions without changing the
writers intent. The LOG wel­
comes letters from members, pen­
sioners, their families and ship­
mates and will publish them on a
timely basis.)

Bosun Moore Commends
Apprentice's Great Start

This is to congratulate and
recognize the extraordinary
accomplishment of a first-trip
apprentice, Angelina Willoughby.

I've been a bosun for more
than 40 years. With the tools and
knowledge you gain at the Paul
Hall Center, a first-trip apprentice

Bosun Moore (right) says UA
Willoughby did a fine job on her
first trip.

has a great shot to qualify as an
able-bodied seaman.

It has been my pleasure know­
ing Angelina Willoughby in my
department. I request that this let­
ter be put in the Seafarers LOG to
encourage other students from
the Paul Hall Center that if they
apply themselves while in school,
it really works.
Ralph Moore
Recertified Bosun
SeaLand Florida

Merchant Mariners
Deserve Recognition

Why is it that on Veterans Day
and during ceremonies honoring
veterans that I never hear any­
thing about the U.S. Merchant
Marine? I hear about each branch
of service, including the U.S.
Coast Guard, but never the mer­
chant marine.

My dad sailed as a merchant
mariner from 1920 until 1965. He
was an SIU member from the
time the union formed in the late
1930s. He sailed the entire World
War II in enemy waters, often
without any antiaircraft guns or
any defense from the German U­
boats. He often told me stories of

the convoys that he sailed in.
All of those men were volun­

teers. The ships my father sailed
on carried ammunition and sup­
plies and (sometimes) troops into
battle. The U.S. Merchant Marine
lost more men than any branch of
service, percentage-wise. With­
out the merchant seaman, the
U.S. would have lost a lot of bat­
tles and a lot more men.

In the late 1960s I also joined
the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Somewhere in my papers I have a
card showing me as a graduate of
Piney Point-Class No. 2, I think
it was. The ships I sailed took
supplies and ammunition to every
port in Vietnam. In the early
1970s I volunteered for the U.S.
Marine Corps to do my part for
my country. People have said
"thank you" for being a Marine,
but have never said anything
about being a merchant mariner.

Something is wrong with this
scenario and we need to change
it. My dad is no longer alive;
before all of the World War II
merchant seamen are gone, they
deserve a thank you.
Walter Cook
Petal, Miss.

p.s. To pour salt in the wound,
whenever a merchant ship was
sunk during World War II, the
crew's pay was stopped immedi­
ately.

Reprint of Article on Armed Pirates
Editors note: Phil Rosenstein,

who retired from the maritime
industry in 1985, has been dredg­
ing up memories as he goes
through his old scrapbooks. The
Seafarers LOG has been the for­
tunate recipient of many of the
photos and recollections from his
40 years of seafaring life (in both
the NMU and the MM&P).

Rosenstein, who turned 77 last
month, now relaxes at home with
his wife in Corpus Christi, Texas,
where he also claims to be a bit of
a politicial activist.

This article was originally
published in the NMU Pilot in
June 1966 when he was a bosun
on the SS Boise Vi.ctory. Rosen­
stein notes that back then, the
pirates of Subic Bay were after
paint and mooring lines, which
usually were stowed in an aft
locker. They brought bolt cutters
to cut the padlocks and could

clean out a paint locker in about
three minutes. Nowadays, he
notes, pirates are well-armed and
come in speedboats.

Some photos from
Rosenstein s collection may be
found in the "Pics-from-the­
Past" section on page 16.

SS BOISE VICTORY, June
3-0ur crew has been on a con­
stant 24-hour alert-while in
Subic Bay in the Philippines-on
the lookout for pirates. It's true,
pirates.

A well-organized band of
pirates roam the waters as ships
loaded with vital supplies lie at
anchor in Subic Bay awaiting
orders to proceed to South
Vietnam. The vessels are an­
chored at the far end of the bay
and get little protection from the
U.S. Navy or from MSTS.

The pirates are well organized

and board the vessels by means
of long ropes with hooks on one
end. The hooks are padded to
muffle the sound as they are
tossed up and hooked on the rail­
ing of the ship. The ropes are
knotted at intervals for easy
climbing.

We placed four sailors on
watch around the clock. On sev­
eral occasions, groups of pirates
armed with knives and clubs
were discovered climbing aboard
and were driven off. On many
vessels, seamen reported the loss
of some supplies and personal
property. The ·authorities have
been notified, but the robberies
still continue.

I am bringing home two hooks
taken from the pirates along with
a copy of our log entry to be
placed in the Corpus Christi
Museum to prove that the days of
piracy at sea still exist.

Are You Receiving AH Your Important Mail?
In order to ensure that each active SIU member

and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG
every month-as well as other important mail such
as W-2 forms, pension and health insurance checks
and bulletins or notices-a correct home address
must be on file with the union.

If you have moved recently or feel that you are
not getting your union mail, please use the form on
this page to update your home address.

Your home address is your permanent address,

and this is where all official union documents will
be mailed (unless otherwise specified).

If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG
delivered to you, if you have changed your address,
or if your name or address is misprinted or incom­
plete, please fill out the form and send it to:

Seafarers International Union
Address Correction Dept.
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14 Seafarers LOii

Know Your Rights
FINANCIAL REPORTS. The

Constitution of the SIU Atlantic,
Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters
District/NMU makes specific provi­
sion for safeguarding the member­
ship'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 secre­
tary-treasurer. A yearly finance com­
mittee of rank-and-file members,
elected by the membership, each
year examines the finances of the
union and reports fully their findings
and recommendations. Members of
this committee may make dissenting
reports, specific recommendations
and separate findings.

TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of
the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and
Inland Waters District/NMU are
administered in accordance with the.
provisions of various trust fund
agreements. All these agreements
specify that the trustees in charge of
these funds shall equally consist of
union and management representa­
tives and their alternates. All expen­
ditures and disbursements of trust
funds are made only upon approval
by a majority of the trustees. All trust
fund financial records are available
at the headquarters of the various
trust funds.

SHIPPING RIGHTS. A mem­
ber's shipping rights and seniority
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
available in all union halls. If mem­
bers believe there have been viola­
tions of their shipping or seniority
rights as contained in the contracts
between the union and the employ­
ers, they should notify the Seafarers
Appeals Board by certified mail,
return receipt requested. The proper
address for this is:

Augustin Tellez, Chairman
Seafarers Appeals Board

5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746

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

CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU
contracts are available in all SIU
halls. These contracts specify the
wages and conditions under which
an SIU member works and lives
aboard a ship or boat. Members
should know their contract rights, as
well as their obligations, such as fil­
ing for overtime (OT) on the proper
sheets and in the proper manner. If,
at any time, a member believes that
an SIU patrolman or other union
official fails to protect their contrac­
tual rights properly, he or she should
contact the nearest SIU port agent.

EDITORIAL POLICY - THE
SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers
LOG traditionally has refrained from
publishing any article serving the
political purposes of any individual
in the union, officer or member. It
also has refrained from publishing
articles deemed harmful to the union
or its collective membership. This
established policy bas been reaf­
firmed by membership action at the
September 1960 meetings in all con­
stitutional ports. The responsibility
for Seafarers LOG policy is vested
in an editorial board which consists
of the executive board of the union.
The executive board may delegate,
from among its ranks, one individual
to carry out this responsibility.

PAYMENT OF MONIES. No

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

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

EQUAL RIGHTS. All members
are guaranteed equal rights in
employment and as members of the
SIU. These rights are clearly set
forth in the SIU Constitution and in
the contracts which the union has
negotiated with the employers.
Consequently, no member may be
discriminated against because of
race, creed, color, sex, national or
geographic origin.

If any member feels that he or she
is denied the equal rights to which he
or she is entitled, the member should
notify union headquarters.

SEAFARERS POLITICAL
ACTIVITY DONATION
SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregat­
ed fund. Its proceeds are used to fur­
ther its objects and purposes includ­
ing, but not limited to, furthering the
political, social and economic inter­
ests of maritime workers, the preser­
vation and furthering of the
American merchant marine with
improved employment opportunities
for seamen and boatmen and the
advancement of trade union con­
cepts. In connection with such
objects, SPAD supports and con­
tributes to political candidates for
elective office. All contributions are
voluntary. No contribution may be
solicited or received because of
force, job discrimination, financial
reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or
as a condition of membership in the
union or of employment. If a contri­
bution is made by reason of the
above improper conduct, the member
should notify the Seafarers
International Union or SPAD by cer­
tified mail within 30 days of the con­
tribution for investigation and appro­
priate action and refund, if involun­
tary. A member should support SPAD
to protect and further his or her eco­
nomic, political and social interests,
and American trade union concepts.

NOTIFYING THE UNION- If
at any time a member feels that any
of the above rights have been violat­
ed, or that he or she has been denied
the constitutional right of access to
union records or information, the
member should immediately notify
SIU President Michael Sacco at
headquarters by certified mail,
return receipt requested. The address
is:

Michael Sacco, President
Seafarers International Union

5201 Auth Way
Camp Springs, MD 20746.

August2002



Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea
*TOTAL REGISTERED

All Groups
Class A Class B Class C

Port
Algonac
Baltimore 3
Guam
Honolulu 5
Houston 30
Jacksonville 41
Mobile 16
New Orleans 22
New York 30
.Norfolk 13
Philadelphia 3
Piney Point 2

Puerto Rico 10
San Francisco 20
St. Lou~s 0
Tacoma 39
Wilmington 22
Totals 258

Port
Algonac 0
Baltimore 4
Guam 0
Honolulu 5
Houston 16
Jacksonville 18
Mobile 8
New Orleans 15
New York 15
Norfolk 5
Philadelphia 2

Piney Point 5
Puerto Rico 6
San Francjsco 5
St Louj_s . 0
Tacoma 13
Wilmington 7
Totals 12~

Port
Algonac
Baltimore
Guam

0
7 -
0

Honolulu 8
Houston 14
Jacksonville 15
Mobile 6
New Orleans 8
New York 15
Norfolk 5
Philadelphia 5
Piney Point 7
Puerto Rico I
San Francisco 19
St.. Louis
Tacoma 26
Wilmington 17
Totals 154

Port
Algonac 0
Baltimore 0
Guam 0
Honolulu
Houston

· Jacksonville
Mobile
New Orleans
New York
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Piney Point
Puerto Rico
San Francisco
St. Lo'uis
Tacoma
Wilmington
Totals

3
2

2
I
0
7
1
0

2
6
0
6
4

35

Totals All
Departments 571

2
4

1
12
10
23

6
15
13
18
6
1
7
5

13
15

152

0

5
1
3
9

22
3
9

11
10
1
6

5
5
2

13
9

114

0
0
0
5
3
2
3
4
4
9
0
2
2
2
1
2
6

45

0
2
l

14
8
9
8
5

41
15
0
4
3

15

1
21
7

154

15
13
4

11
12
8
1
1
1
2
2

11
11
95

4

4
4
5
0
2
6
3
0

0

0
5
0
8
8

51

1
0
2
4
9
0
0

4
0
2
-o
2
1
2
1

30

2
2
2

13
22
10
1

12
33
4
2

21
2

10
0

19
3

158

465 334

JUNE 16 - JULY LS, 2002

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups Trip

Class A Class B . Class C Reliefs

0
3
0
6

22
24
10
24
17
9
0
2
6

18
0

28
11

DECK DEPARTMENT
2
2

7
13
18
10
3
6

12
2

4

9
2

14
9

0
l­
o
0
4
8

3
8
5
0
1
1
3
4
2
6

2
1
0
2

11
23

2
5
9
3

0

6
8
0

13
9

180 115 47 95

ENGINE DEPARTMENT
0 0 2 0
3 2 0 0
0 0 2 0
3

11
12
5
8
8
7
3
2

5
7
0
9
4

87

3
8

14
1
5
3
8
0
1
1
6
0
9
4

65

1
2
3
1
0
4
0

0
2
2
2
4
0

26

0
4

14
()

5
2
4
2
1
3
3
0

14
2

54

STEWARD DEPARTMENT
0 0 0 0
3 0 0 2
0 0 0 0
5

12
15
2
2
7
6
4
4
0

14
0

19
14

2

5
0
4
4
7
1
3
0
4

2

3

0
2

3
0

2
2

0

2
0
1
0

0

4
8

4
9

2
0
7
0

17
9

107 37 14 66

ENTRY DEPARTMENT
0 2 0 0
0 1 2 0
0
3
3
1
(j

3
7
0

0
0

3
0
5
3

29

403

0
3

14
13
5
7

14
3
0

16

3
13
0

15
5

114

331

0
0
6
4

. 1
1
5
8
0

10

1
6
0
6
5

55

142

0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0

0
0

0
0
0
0

0
0

215

**REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

. Class A Class B Class C

2
10

17
47
75
20
34
59
30
11
2

18
40

3
59
48

476

0
6
0

12
32
40
16
18
28
11
6
6

5
15
4

24
17

240

1
7
2

16
24
32

11
14
25 .

17
6
7
5

42
2

38
36

285

1
0

12
7
4
2

- 1
11
2
0
4
5

11
0
7
9

77

1,078

0
4
3

20
. 12
45
10
30
25
32

7
7

11
6
2

22
27

263

l
6

3
3
3
3

31
27
11
22
33
17
3
3
2
6
4

24
30

225

4
2

6 5
14 12
28 12

8 1
22 6
25 15
16 8
5 0
9 3
6 0
9, 7
?' 2

17 11
17 12

192 101

0
0
7
3
4

3
9
7

14
1
4

2
4
1

9
70

4
5

1
0

10
6

18
0
1
5
8

1
0

2
2

58

4
4
3

33 56
15 43
23 38

. 10 5
10 . 28

n 76
25 16
3 5

20 26
3 4

25 21
3 0

34
12

298

823

29
15

373

757

*"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port
**"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port.

August2002

September & October 2002
Membership Meetings

Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters
Piney Point ............. Tuesday: September 3*

Monday: October 7

*(change created by Labor Day holiday)

Algonac .................. Friday: September 6, October 11

Baltimore ................ Thursday: September 5, October 10

Boston ..................... Friday: September 6, October 11

Duluth ..................... Wednesday: September 11, October 16

Honolulu ................. Friday: September l 3, October 18

Houston .................. Monday: September 9, October 14

Jacksonville ............ Thursday: September 5, October 10

Jersey City .............. Wednesday: September 18, October 23

Mobile .................... Wednesday: September 11, October 16

New Bedford .......... Tuesday: September 17, October 22

New Orleans ........... Tuesday: September 10, October 15

New York ................ Tuesday: September 3, October 8

Norfolk ................... Thursday: September 5, October 10

Philadelphia ............ Wednesday: September 4, October 9

Port Everglades ....... Thursday: September 12, October 17

San Fran.cisc_o .......... Thursday: September 12, October 17

San Juan ........... ~.::: .. Thursday: September 5~ October iQ

St. Louis .. ... ~;'~ ···~:;:,~:Friday: September 13, Octob~r· 1 S " ,

Savannah ................ Friday: September 6, Qctob~J.l:-~>>

Tacoma .... .. .... .. ... .... Friday: September 20, October 25

Wilmington ............... Monday: September 16, October21

Each port's meeting stads at 10:30 a.m. \

I

Personals

HARRY DAVIS or DAVIES
Sylvester Yorck, a shipmate from the SS Carrier

Pigeon, is trying to locate his friend Harry Davis (or
Davies). He would be about 72-77 years old from
Charlotte, N. C. or Spartanburg, S. C. and sailed as a
fireman/watertender aboard the SS Carrier Pigeon in
1946 (on which the cargo was beer!). Anyone with infor­
mation about Harry Davis or Davies, please contact
Sylvester Yorck at 503 Pennsylvania Avenue, Somers
Point, NJ 08244,· or telephone (609) 601-7590.

HAZAA GAHTAN
Please contact your daughter Samira at (718) 387-

4728 or (914) 494-1377. Urgent!

Remembering Paul Hall .
AIJgust 20, 1914 - June 22, 1980

Seafarers LOS 15

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•

Seafarers International Union
Directory

Michael Sacco, President

.John Fay, Executive Vice President

David Heindel, Secretary· Treasurer

Augustin Tellez, Vice President Coniracts

Tom Orzeehowski,
Vi~e President Lakes and Inland Walen

Delln Corgey, Vice-President Gulf Coast

Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West O:>ast

Joseph T. Sorest, Vice President Atlantic Coast

Kermett Mangram,
Vice Ptesident Government Services

Rene Lioeanjie, Vice President at Large

Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large .. .
HEADQUARTERS

5201 Auth Way .. Camp Springs, MD 20746
(301) 899-0675

ALGONAC
520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 4800 l

(810) 794-4988

ALTON
325 Market St., Suite B, Alton, IL 62002

{618) 462-3456

ANCHORAGE
JZI Sesame St., #IC.Anchorage, AK 99503

(907) 561-4988

BALTIMORE
2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224

(410) 327-4900

BOSTON
520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127

(617) 269-7877

DULUTH
324 W. Superior St., Suite 705, Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 722-4110

GUAM
P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921

125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E
Tun Jesus Crisostomo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911

(671) 647-1350

HONOLULU
606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, m 96819

(808) 845-5222

HOUSTON
1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002

(713) 659-5152

JACKSONVILLE
3315 Liberty St., Jacksonv.ille. FL 32206

(904) 353-0987

JERSEY CITY
99 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 435-9424

MOBILE
1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605

(251) 478-0916

NEW BEDFORD
48 Union St., New Bedford. MA 02740

(508) 997-5404

NEW ORLEANS
3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058

(504) 328-7545

NEW YORK
635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232

(718) 499-6600
Government Services Division: (718) 832-8767

NORFOLK
115 Third St, Norfolk, VA 23510

(757) 622-1892

PHILADELPHIA
2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148

(215) 336-3818

PINEY POINT
P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674

(301) 994-0010

PORT EVERGLADES
1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

(954) 522-7984

SAN FRANCISCO
350 Fremont St., San Francisco, CA 94105

(415) 543-5855
Government Services Division: (415) 861-3400

SANT UR CE
1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16

Santurce, PR 00907
(787) 721-4033

ST.WUIS
4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116

(314) 752-6500

SAVANNAH
2220 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

(912) 238-4958

TACOMA
3411 South UnionAve., Tacoma, WA 98409

(253) 272· 7774

WILMINGTON
510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 549-4000

16 Seafarers LOG

NMU Monthly Shipping A Registration Report

Port

Boston
Houston
Harvey, LA
New York

Norfolk

San Pedro
Savannah
Tacoma

Totals

Port

Boston
Houston
Harvey, LA
New York

Norfolk
San Pedro

Savannah
Tacoma
Totals

Port

Boston
Houston
Harvey, LA

New York
Norfolk

San Pedro
Savannah

Tacoma
Totals

Port

Boston
Houston
Harvey, LA
New York

Norfolk
SanPe~o

Savannah
Tacoma

Totals

Totals All
Departments

TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

Group I Group II Group ill

2 1
7 0

12
6

2

10
1

5

45

2

4

0
4

2

0

14

4

1
2

2

2
0

3

0
14

2
1
4
3

0
0

1
0

11

84

1

0
0
0

3
6

0
0
0

0

0
0
0
0
0

0
1
0

0
0
0

0

0

1

3
4
2
2

0
1
3
2

17

24

4

4

0
0
0
1

11

0

2
0
1

0
0
0
0

3

0
0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0

0
6
2

7

0
0

0
3

18

32

JUNE 2002

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups

Group I Group II Group Ill

DECK DEPARTMENT

0 0 0
3
3
6

3
4
5

2

26

0
0
0

0

0
0

0
0

0

0
0
0
0
2

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

2 0 0
0

2

0
3
0

0
8

0
0
0

-0

0
0
0

0

0
0
0
0
0

0

0
0

STEWARD DEPARTMENT

0 0 0
2
1

0
2

2

0

8

0
0

0
0
0

0

1

0
0

0
0
0

0
1

ENTRY DEPARTMENT

0 I 0
0 0 0
0
0
0
0
1
0

1

43

0

0

0
0

0
0
1

2

0

0

0
0
0
0

0

3

PI CS-FROM-THE-PAST
Retiree Phil Rosenstein of

Corpus Christi, Texas has
many scrapbooks containing
photos from his 40 years in the
NMU and MM&P, but he does­
n't have to go farther than his
own front yard to remember
some of his travels.

In 1970, he visited the Taj
Mahal in Agra, India (near
right) while sailing aboard ship
as a third mate. At another
port in India, he climbed
aboard a camel (far right).

These memories and others
were painted on a fence in his
front yard by an artist who
copied the photographs. It took
him three weeks to complete.
Included are (from left) the
Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal,
a ship's wheel, the camel pic­
ture, a sextant he used to navi­
gate around the world, and the
Buddha of Kamakura, Japan.

See other memories from
Rosenstein's collection on page
20 in this issue of the
Seafarers LOG

Trip
Reliefs

3
8
7

17

0
11
3
5

54

6

9
0
4
4

5

33

0
4
2
4

0
4
3

0
17

I
6
5

9
0
4

0
0

25

129

REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Group I Group II Group ill

6
15
17
25

30
6

4
104

0
4
2

20

1
21

4
12

64

4
5
4

17
2

12
2

0
46

5
11
3

24
0

3
3

50

264

4

2

1
7
0
2

0
2

18

0
3
1

8
0
0
0
0

12

2
2
2

4
0

0
0

4
14

15
24

6
36

0
5
8

46

140

184

1
6
2

10

0
0
0

0

19

0
12

0
7

0
0
0
0

19

0

3
1
3
0

0
0
0
7

0

45
8

46
0
3
4

16

122

167

Augusf 2002



An inland captain, two
recertified bosuns and one
recertified steward are

among the 11 Seafarers announc­
ing their retirements this month.
Captain Robert L. Stelly worked
at the helms of inland vessels for
more than 15 years while Bosuns
Jack Edwards and Bobby
Riddick completed the highest
level of training available at
Piney Point to mariners who sail
in the deck department. Chief
Steward Jose A. Chacon finished
the highest level of training avail­
able at the Paul Hall Center to
members who work in the stew­
ard department.

Including Edwards, Riddick
and Chacon, seven of the retirees
sailed in the deep sea division.
Three others, including Stelly,
navigated the inland waterways
while the remaining one plied the
Great Lakes.

Eight of the retirees worked in
the deck department, one shipped
in the engine department and the
remaining two sailed in the stew­
ard department.

On this page, the Seafarers
LOG presents brief biographical
accounts of the retiring Seafarers.

DEEP SEA
r-----=--------, FRANCISCO

ANCHETA,
66, was born
in the Philip­
pines. Brother
Ancheta start­
ed his career
with the Sea­

L__....i7LJj~="'-.ii!ifl!lill.llll.l.Ll.ll farers in 1970
in the port ofNew York. His ini­
tial voyage was aboard the Sea­
Land Pacer. The steward depart­
ment member upgraded his skills
at the Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education
in Piney Point, Md. in 1977. He
last shipped on the Sea-Land
Challenger. Brother Ancheta
lives in Daly City, Calif.

JOSE A.
CHACON,
65, joined the
Seafarers in
1964 in the
port of Phila­
delphia. A
native of
Puerto Rico,
Brother Chacon served in the
U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956.
His first ship was Bethlehem
Steel Corp. 's Seamar. The stew­
ard department member complet­
ed the steward recertification pro­
gram in 1982 at the SIU's train­
ing school. His last voyage was
on the Carolina, a Puerto Rican
Marine Management vessel.
Brother Chacon resides in his
native commonwealth in the city
of San Sebastian.

r---=---, JACK W.
EDWARDS,
62, hails from
Idaho. Brother
Edwards start­
ed his career
with the
Seafarers in

.........__~......._""" 1969 in
Seattle. A military veteran, he
served in the U.S. Army from
1959 to 1964. He first sailed
aboard the Sea-Land Anchorage.
The deck department member

Augusf 2002

shipped as a bosun. Brother
Edwards upgraded his skills often
at Piney Point, Md. He completed
bosun recertification training at
the school in 1983, and went
back for further training in 2000
and again last year. His most
recent voyage was aboard the
same vessel on which he first
shipped. Brother Edwards makes
his home in St. Maries, Idaho.

GABER MOHAMED, 66,
donned the SIU colors in 1968,
joining in the port of New York.
Born in Arabia, he initially sailed
aboard the Anniston Victory, a
Waterman Steamship vessel. The
engine department member
enhanced his skills by returning
to the SIU's training school for
instruction in 2000 and 2001. He
last sailed on Interocean Ship
Management Corp's USNS
Chesapeake. Brother Mohamed
lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.

JOHN
NAGY, 65,
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1961 in
Gloucester,
Mass. A veter­
an of the U.S.
Navy, he served honorably from
1956 to 1960. Brother.Nagy
worked in the deep sea and inland
divisions, first sailing aboard the
Cantigny, an Interocean Ship
Management Corp. vessel. The
deck department member last
worked on a Crowley Towing and
Transportation vessel. A
Michigan native, Brother Nagy
resides in Carson, Calif.

RODNEY J.
PENCE, 46,
began his
career with the
Seafarers in
1974 in the
port of Piney
Point, Md. He
first sailed on

the Ft. Hoskins, an Interocean
Ship Management vessel. Born in
Texas, Brother Pence worked in
the deck department. He upgrad­
ed his skills a number of times at
the Paul Hall Center for Maritime
Training and Education. His last
voyage was aboard the Sea-Land
Quality. Brother Pence is a resi­
dent of Broken Bow, Okla.

BOBBY RIDDICK, 57, joined
the ranks of the SIU in 1968 in
the port of New York. The
Virginia-born mariner first went
to sea aboard the Producer, a
Marine Carriers Corp. vessel.
Brother Riddick shipped in the
deck department as a bosun. He
upgraded his skills often at the
Seafarers training school in Piney
Point, Md. , including his comple­
tion of the bosun recertification
course in 1986. Brother Riddick
last worked on North American
Trailing Co. 's Manhattan Island.
He lives in Norfolk, Va.

GREAT LAKES

GIL A. BOILORE, 53, began
his SIU career in 1972 in Alpena,

Welcome Ashore
Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their

working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or

Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently

retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job

well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead

Mich. The
Michigan-born
mariner first
sailed on
American
Steamship
Co.'s JA.
Kling. Brother
Boilore
shipped in the deck department,
last sailing aboard the Buffalo, an
American Steamship Co. vessel.
He is a resident of Alpena, Mich.

INLAND

ROBERTL.
STELLY, 61,
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1968. A native
of Louisiana,
he shipped in
the deck

department as a captain. Boatman
Stelly primarily worked at the
helm of Hvide Marine vessels
during his career. He calls Lufkin,
Texas home.

JOSE LUIS VILLAFANE, 64,
hails from Puerto Rico. Boatman
Villafane joined the Seafarers in
1976. A member of the deck
department, he worked primarily
aboard vessels operated by
Crowley Towing &
Transportation. Boatman
Villafane is a resident of Weston,
Fla.

WILLIAMR.
WYATT, 62,
began his SIU
career in 1960
in the port of
Norfolk, Va.
He first
worked on a
vessel operat­
ed by Steuart Transportation Co.
Born in Emporia, Va., Boatman
Wyatt shipped in the deck depart­
ment. He last sailed on a Mariner
Towing vessel. Boatman Wyatt
makes his home in Bushnell, Fla.

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of the NMU and participants in the NMU Pension Trust, went on
pens ion effective July 1.

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been recognized, since the port has been
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The SIU last week started circulating the 16~ time. In recent months, Houston has been see-
page picture book.Jet entitled 11This is the ond only to New York in the number of jobs
SIU." This book was published as a result of shipped. The union hall in Houston services all
the agents' conference m==================================ill ships in Texas and also
actions and has caused covers Lake Charles,
much enthusiastic La.

THIS MONTH
IJ'I SIU HISTORY

1972
The SIU joined with
other maritime unions
to prevent grain-load­

comment from SIU
men and the labor
movement in general.
The booklet has been
very helpful in our
organization efforts
with the men in the
Isthmian fleet.

1961

u=::===============================:!! ing operations of five
foreign-flag ships in three American ports. The
picketing of the five foreign-flag ships was

Seafarers shipping out of the fast-growing post
of Houston will be assured of comfortable,
modem facilities as a result of the union's
action in purchasing a two-story building for a
new hall here. The building will open within a
few months after it is remodeled to include
the SIU hiring hall, meeting hall, snack bar and
other shore side facilities for Seafarers.

undertaken as part of a continuing effort to
urge the American people to support use of
U.S.-flag ships.
The joint union picket lines tied up ships in
Baltimore, Chicago and Houston. The unions
involved in addition to the SIU were the
National Maritime Union, American Radio
Association, Radio Officers Union, and the
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association.

Seafarers LOii

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Final Departures
DEEP SEA

WALTER AMMANN
Pensioner
Walter
Ammann, 74,
passed away
May 16.
Brother
Ammann joined
the Seafarers in
l 945 in the port
of Philadelphia.

He first went to sea on Stockard
Steamship Corp. 's Strathmore. Born
in Ohio, Brother Ammann worked in
the engine department. His final
voyage was on the Overseas Alice.
Brother Ammann began receiving
his pension in 1989. He lived in San
Francisco.

FREDERICK ANDREGG
Pensioner Frederick Andregg, 75,
died March 30. He started his SIU
career in 1943 in Savannah, Ga.
Brother Andregg initially went to
sea aboard a Delta Steamship Lines
vessel. The San Francisco-born
mariner worked in the deck depart­
ment and last sailed on a Michigan
Tankers Inc. vessel. Brother Andregg
started receiving compensation for
his retirement in 1977. He made his
home in Savannah.

JOHN BOOTH
Pensioner John
Booth, 79,
passed away
April 12. He
joined the
Seafarers in
1951 in New
Orleans.
Brother Booth
was a military

veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine
Corps from 1940 to 1945. He first
sailed aboard the Alcoa Partner. The
Louisiana-born mariner shipped in
the deck department and last went to
sea aboard Delta Steamship Lines '
Del Oro. Brother Booth began col­
lecting pension stipends in 1984. He
lived in Abita Springs, La.

JOHN COELHO
Pensioner John
Coelho, 86,
died Feb. 4.
Brother Coelho
joined the
Seafarers in
1955 in the port
of New York.
Born in Portu­
gal, he first

sailed aboard the Steel Survey, an
Isco Inc. vessel. The engine depart­
ment member last worked on the
Sea-Land Boston. Brother Coelho
started receiving his pension in 1989
and lived in his native country.

HERIBERTO CORTES
Brother
Heriberto
Cortes, 47,
passed away
March 11. Born
in Puerto Rico,
he started his
SIU career in
197 4 in the port

...._ _ ____ ___. of ewYork.
His first ship was the Sea-Land
Producer. Brother Cortes worked in
the engine department and last sailed
on the Sea-Land Newark. He made
his home in Miami.

RICHARD DAISLEY
Pensioner Richard Daisley, 75, died
March 16. Brother Daisley joined
the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of
New York. His first ship was the
Robin Trent, a Moore-McCormack
Lines vessel. Born in Trinidad,
Brother Daisley worked in the
engine department. His final voyage
was on the Sea-Land Integrity.
Brother Daisley began collecting

18 Seafarers LOI;

retirement stipends in 2001. He
called Brooklyn, N.Y home.

FELIX DeGUZMAN
Pensioner Felix
DeGuzman, 71 ,
passed away
March 12. He
joined the
Seafarers in
1970 in
Yokohama,
Japan. Born in
the Philippines,

Brother DeGuzman shipped in the
engine department and first sailed
aboard Colonial Tankers' Western
Hunter. His final voyage was on the
Sea-Land Mobile . Brother DeGuz­
man began receiving compensation
for his retirement in 1996. He lived
in his native republic.

JOSE DELGADO
Brother Jose Delgado, 46, died Feb.
6. He joined the ranks of the SIU in
1978 in the port of Piney Point, Md.
The New York native initially went
to sea aboard Interocean Manage­
ment's Cantigny. Brother Delgado
shipped i~ the engine department,
last sailing on the USNS Kane. He
lived in his native state in the city of
Brooklyn.

DENNIS DENGATE
Brother Dennis Dengate, 43, passed
away March 11. Brother Dengate
began his career with the Seafarers
in 1977 in the port of Piney Point,
Md. His first sea voyage was aboard
the Walter Rice, a Reynolds Metal
Co. vessel. Born in Pasadena, Calif.,
he shipped in the engine department.
Brother Dengate last worked on the
Overseas Alice. He was a resident of
Altadena, Calif.

LEE A. DUBANY
Brother Lee A.
Dubany, 47,
died April 29.
He joined the
Seafarers in
1980 in the port
of Piney Point,
Md. A native of
Gothenburg,
Neb., he first

went to sea aboard the LNG Aries.
The deck department member last
worked on the Sea-Land Achiever.
Brother Dubany made his home in
Jacksonville Beach, Fla.

HOWARD W. HALL
..----=---.,Pensioner

Howard W.
Hall, 77, passed
away May 10.
Brother Hall
began his SIU
career in 1951
in the port of
New York. The
Kentucky-born

mariner served in the U.S. Navy
from 1943 to 1945. He worked in
the engine department, last sailing
on the Arecibo, a Puerto Rico
Marine Management vessel. Brother
Hall started collecting compensation
for his retirement in 1996 and lived
in Delmar, Del.

KENNETH HULLER

••••• Pensioner
Kenneth Huller,
90, died March
2. Brother
Huller joined
the Seafarers in
1938 as a char­
ter member in
the port of

~-~c......il ........ --=-' Mobile, Ala.
The engine department member last
worked on Delta Steamship Lines'
Del Rio. Brother Huller started
receiving his pension in 1976 and
lived in his native Alabama.

ANTHONY JORDAN
Brother Anthony Jordan, 23, passed

awayMay24.
He joined the
Seafarers in
1999 in the port
of Piney Point,
Md. The

· California-born
mariner initially
went to sea
aboard Bay Ship

Management's USNS Stockham.
Brother Jordan worked in the engine
department and last sailed on the
Petersburg. He lived in Richmond,
Calif.

ELMER KING
Pensioner
Elmer King, 77,

'" died May 9.
Brother King
joined the SIU
in 1947 in the
port of Balti­
more after serv­
ing in the Navy

.___ _____ __.from 1943 to
1946. His initial voyage was on
Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Robin Wentley.
The Maryland native shipped in the
deck department and last worked on
the OM! Champion. Brother King
started receiving compensation for
his retirement in 1991. He lived in
Missouri, Texas.

HARRY KOLSBY
Pensioner Harry Kolsby, 88, passed
away March 22. Brother Kolsby
started his career with the Marine
Cooks and Stewards (MC&S). The
steward department member began
receiving retirement stipends in
1969. Brother Kolsby made his
home in England.

PERRY LAWRENCE
Brother Perry
Lawrence, 59,
died April 10.
Bomin
Beaufort, N.C.,
he began his
career with the
Seafarers in
1979. His maid­
en voyage was

aboard North American Trailing
Co. 's Sugar Island. Brother
Lawrence worked in the engine
department, last sailing on a Penn
Maritime Inc. vessel. He was a resi­
dent of Valatie, N.Y.

PETROSLAZAROPOULOS
Pensioner
Petros Lazar­
opoulos, 81,
passed away
Feb. 13.
Brother
Lazaropoulos
started his SIU
career in 1959

""---_ _. in the port of
New York. His first ship was the Mt.
Whitney, an American Tramp
Shipping & Development Co. ves­
sel. Born in Greece, Brother
Lazaropoulos sailed in the. steward
department. He last worked aboard a
Michigan Tankers vessel. Brother
Lazaropoulos began receiving his
pension in 1976 and lived in his
native country.

HERBERT LIBBY
Pensioner
Herbert Libby,
84, died May 9.
Brother Libby
began his career
with the
Seafarers in
1952 in the port
of ew York.
The Massa­

chusetts native first worked on
Sinclair Oil Corp. 's Robin Gray. A
member of the deck department,
Brother Libby shipped as a bosun.
He last sailed on the Global
Sentinel. Brother Libby was a resi-

dent of Union, Maine and began
receiving his pension in 1991.

JOSE MARTINEZ
Pensioner Jose
Martinez, 60,
passed away
March 26.
Brother
Martinez
became a mem­
ber of the SIU
in 1970, joining
in the port of

New York. A native of Puerto Rico,
he worked in the deck department.
Brother Martinez started collecting
pension payments in 1998. He lived
in Richmond Hill, N. Y.

EUGENIO NUNEZ
Pensioner
Eugene Nunez,
93, died June
10. Brother
Nunez was a
charter member
of the SIU, star­
ing his career in
1939 in the port
of New York.

Born in Bayamon, P.R. , Brother
Nunez shipped in the deck depart­
ment. He last worked aboard the
Jacksonville. Brother Nunez started
receiving his pension in 1982 and
resided in his native commonwealth.

DOMINICK ORSINI
Pensioner
Dominick
Orsini, 76,
passed away
May 8. Brother
Orsini became a
member of the
SIU in 1962 in
the port of New
York. He served

in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946.
He first sailed aboard A H: Bull
Steamship Co. 's Emilia. Brother
Orsini worked in the engine depart­
ment, last shipping on the LNG Aries.
A resident of Harrisburg, Pa., he
began receiving his pension in 1991.

WILLIAM RENNIE
Pensioner William Rennie, 88, died
:Feb. 12. Brother Rennie started his
career with the MC&S. The steward

:department member worked on sev­
eral American President Lines ves­
sels during his career. He made his
home in Winchester, Calif. and
began receiving his pension in 1978.

HAROLD ROBINSON
Pensioner
Harold Robin­
son, 92, passed
away Feb. 22.
Brother Robin­
son began his
career with the
Seafarers in
1978 in the port
ofNewYork.

Before joining the SIU, he served in
the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1942 to
1947. Born in Holyoke, Mass., the
steward department member last
went to sea on the Jacksonville. He
began collecting compensation for
his retirement in 1978. Hampden,
Mass. was his home .

JESSIE ROBINSON
Pensioner Jessie
Robinson, 69,
died March 4.
The Virginia
native joined
the SIU in 1968
in the port of
New York.
Brother Robin-

.__ _____ __, son was a veter-
an of the U.S . Army. His initial SIU
voyage was on the Enid Victory, a
Columbia Steamship Co. vessel. The
steward department member last
worked aboard Waterman Steamship

Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. Brother
Robinson began receiving his pen­
sion in 1997 and called New Orleans
home.

ALFONSO SANDINO
Brother Alfonso
Sandino, 87,
died April 6. He
started his
career with the
Seafarers in
1940. The stew­
ard department
member sailed
on several APL

vessels during his career. Brother
· Sandino was a resident of Texas
City, Texas.

RICHARD SAVIOR
Pensioner
Richard Savior,
81 , passed away
May 9. Brother
Savior joined
the Seafarers in
1944 in the port
of Baltimore.
He worked in

'-----~.....- the deep sea as
well as inland divisions during his
career. Born in Macon, Ga., Brother
Savior shipped in the steward
department. He started collecting
payment for his pension in 1978 and
was a resident of Philadelphia.

JULIO SEQUERIA
Brother Julio Sequeria, 61, died Feb.
21. He began his SIU career in 1970
in New Orleans. Brother Sequeria
served in the U.S. Army from 1962
to 1964. His initial voyage for the
Seafarers was on the Producer, an
American Rice Steamship Co. ves­
sel. Born in Central America,
Brother Sequeria shipped in the deck
department and last worked on the
Maersk Colorado. He lived in

FRANK SIMS

I '-lf'if hr • • '1

Pensioner Frank
Sims, 75,
passed away
April 3. Brother
Sims started his
career with the
MC&S in 1958
in Portland,
Ore. Born in

..._........___..... ___ __, Alabama, he
shipped in the steward department.
Brother Sims made his home in
Oregon and began collecting com­
pensation for his retirement in 1980.

MICHAEL ST. ANGELO
Brother Michael St. Angelo, 54, died
March 31 . He started his career with
the Seafarers in l 986 in New
Orleans. Brother St. Angelo served
in the U.S. Army Reserve and
shipped for the SIU in both the
inland and deep sea divisions. He
first worked on a Northern Towing
Co. vessel. The New Orleans-born
mariner shipped in the deck as well
as engine departments. His last voy­
age was aboard Waterman Steamship
Corp. 's Green Island. Brother St.
Angelo lived in his native Louisiana.

DOUGHLAND STEWART
Brother
Dough land
Stewart, 61,
passed away
Feb. 9. He
joined the
Seafarers in
1968 in the port
of Wilmington,
Calif. His initial

voyage was aboard the Spitfire, a
General Cargo Corp. vessel. The
Alabama native worked in the deck
department. His final trip to sea was
on the Liberty Sun, operated by
Liberty Maritime Corp. Brother

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August 2002



'S min ·-1 are reviewed by the union's contract department.
Tiios, issues requiring attenf/on or resolution are addressed by the union

ipon receijlt tJf the shipsJ minutes. The minutes are then forwarded
- to the Seafarers LOG fqr publication.

HM/ DEFENDER (Seabulk
Tankers), May 31-Chairman
James E. Reed, Steward Tyrell N.
Thabit, Educational Director
Candido Molina, Deck Delegate
Kenneth Z. Smith, Engine
Delegate Robert E. Young,
Steward Delegate Claudell
Blakely Jr. Chairman announced
payoff June 1 in Lake Charles, La.
He talked about the new Seabulk
agreement, the insurance plan and
vacation time. Educational director
urged crew members to attend
upgrading courses at Paul Hall
Center in Piney Point, Md. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Request made for satellite system
on board ship, and suggestion
made to lower age limit and
seatime needed for collecting
retirement benefits.

/TB BALTIMORE (Sheridan
Transportation), May 27-Chair­
man Jeffrey H. Kass, Secretary
Pedro R. Mena, Educational
Director David Fricker, Deck
Delegate Abedan Lugan, Engine
Delegate Steven Pollard. Chair­
man led discussion about impor­
tance of SPAD contributions and
of utilizing educational facilities at
Piney Point for self-improvement.
He also spoke about possibility of
new "smart cards" for crew identi­
fication. Crew members voiced

. opinions about the "smart cards"
being proposed by the Coast
Guard and the kinds of private
mtormation potentially required
for them by government agencies.
Chairman also talked about
respecting fellow crew members
(by cleaning up after oneself, emp­
tying lint trap in laundry and keep­
ing quiet in passageways).
Educational director urged
mariners to attend upgrading
courses at Paul Hall Center.
Treasurer stated $200 in ship's
movie fund. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Everyone thanked for
helping keep galley and messhall
clean. Next ports: Pascagoula,
Miss.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

/TB GROTON (Sheridan Trans­
portation), May 26--Chairman
John R. Lamprecht, Secretary
Thomas W. Milovich, Educational
Director Pedro J. Santiago, Deck
Delegate Richard J. Pepper,
Engine Delegate Hussein A.
Mohamed, Steward Delegate
Romarico D. Hinayon. Chairman
reminded crew members to prac­
tice safety at all times. Secretary
stressed need for attending upgrad­
ing courses at Piney Point.
Educational director reminded
everyone to make sure all shipping
documents are in order. Steward to
buy movies for crew with $200
allotment from captain. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Bosun to
see chief engineer about hooking
up TV antenna. Next port: Long
Beach, Calif.

JAMES ANDERSON JR.
(Maersk Lines, Ltd.), May 16-
Chairman Wallace J. William,
Secretary Michael H. Watts,
Educational Director J. Toler,
Steward Delegate Michael Askins.
Chairman noted new DVD player
is up and running. He announced
Port Agent Bryan Powell will trav­
el to Diego Garcia to meet with
crew members and update them on
union matters. At that time, he also

Augusf 2002

will collect monetary obligations
owed by members to the union
(dues, initiation fees, etc.). Educa­
tional director reminded crew
about upgrading opportunities
available at Paul Hall Center. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Suggestion made to acquire com­
puter (with e-mail capabilities) for
crew, as well as a telephone for
easy access. Steward department
was thanked for good food and
clean ship.

LNG LIBRA (Pronav), May 26-
Chairman Calvin M. Miles,
Secretary John A. Palughi,
Educational Director Troy
Fleming. Bosun reported one
watchstanding AB per shift and
three day men upon arrival in
Japan. Secretary noted six new
mattresses received and distrib­
uted. Educational director spoke
about upgrading courses available
at Piney Point. Treasurer noted that
decision was made to spend crew
fund on DVD movies. Some dis­
puted OT reported by all three
departments concerning rate of
penalty pay for Sunday union
meetings. Suggestion made to
increase vacation pay and pension
benefits. Some problems reported
regarding stores (and lack thereof).

MAERSK ALASKA (Maersk
Lines, Ltd.), May 19-Chairman
James W. Saunders, Secretary

, Allan . · ~
Director Ralph S. Baker, Deck
Delegate William M. Lewis,
Steward Delegate Samuel
Johnson. Chairman urged new
members to stay aboard ship and
get their time in. He advised B and
non-book members that they have
a chance to stay aboard longer and
suggested they accumulate their
time to upgrade for endorsements
and higher seniority. Educational
director talked about upgrading
opportunities at Paul Hall Center.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Next port: New Orleans.

MARINE COLUMBIA (Alaska
Tanker Co.), May 20-Chairman
Anthony J. Sabatini, Secretary
John F. Huyett, Educational
Director Ronald Gordon, Deck
Delegate Jeff B. Turkus, Engine
Delegate Detricke Kelly, Steward
Delegate Albert Sison. Bosun
informed crew of new recycling
policy and encouraged everyone to
participate. He also distributed
copies of new contract. Educa­
tional director showed members
company circulars on safety and
accident avoidance and encour­
aged everyone to upgrade skills at
Piney Point. Treasurer noted
$2,732.52 in ship's fund with
$1,500 allocated for new satellite
dish. An additional $145 is in
TV NCR fund. Suggestion made
to buy more VHS movies instead
of DVDs. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Congratulations to Jeff
Turkus on his new position as
patrolman for SIU hall in Wil­
mington, Calif. Vote of thanks
given to steward department for
job well done. Next port: Long
Beach, Calif.

USNS FRED W. STOCKHAM
(Amsea), May 13-Chairman
Andrew B. Barrows, Secretary
Stephen M. Avallone, Educational
Director Joseph J. Jenkins Jr.,

Deck Delegate Abdul Gharama,
Engine Delegate Robert E. Lee,
Steward Delegate Alan Van
Buren. Bosun commended every­
one for outstanding crewmanship.
He addressed some problems
aboard ship (e.g., walking onto
freshly painted decks and wearing
greasy shoes and work gloves in
the house). Educational director
urged all crew members to take
advantage of educational opportu­
nities aboard ship and at Piney
Point facility. Treasurer announced
$1,100 in ship's fund. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Bosun read
letter from Port Agent Bryan
Powell about his upcoming visit to
Diego Garcia and to the Stockham.
Clarification requested regarding
riders of foreign nationality.
Request made for repair of TV
antenna.

USNS LITTLE HALES (Dyn
Marine), May 30-Chairman
Roger J. Reinke, Secretary
Warren Lombard, Educational
Director Stephen J. Bradfute,
Deck Delegate Joseph A.
Gierbolini, Engine Delegate
Nicholas G. Murgolo, Steward
Delegate Ramont Jackson.
Chairman reminded crew members
of security while in shipyard in
Norfolk, Va. Educational director
suggested crew members check
expiration dates on z-cards and
STCW certificates and renew them
before they run out. He also noted
that the Paul Hall Center has many
upgrading courses for members in
all departments. Course listings
and application forms are in each
monthly issue of the Seafarers
LOG. Treasurer announced $140 in
ship's fund, possibly to be used for
a DVD player or satellite system
for crew lounge. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Information
requested from SIU headquarters
regarding company's medical plan.
Storekeeper Kevin Williams asked
for suggestions for special items
crew members would like to see
carrie :.Q&s . port:
Norfolk.

EXPLORER (USSM), June 9-
Chairman Raymond "Skip"
Yager, Secretary Douglas Swets,
Educational Director Jimmie M.
Robles, Deck Delegate Abdul­
hamid F. Musaed, Engine Dele­
gate David W. Watkins, Steward
Delegate Othello Dansley. Chair­
man announced payoff on arrival
June 11 in Long Beach, Calif. He
thanked crew for good voyage and
good food and for contributing to
ship's fund and SPAD. Secretary
spoke of need for new computer
and printer for crew. Educational
director urged crew members to
upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center.
Treasurer noted new movies, DVD
players, TVs and phones pur­
chased from ship's fund. Hope to
get additional TVs and VCRs in
Long Beach so every room has
one. No beefs or disputed OT
reported.

GREEN DALE (Waterman
Steamship Corp.), June 2-Chair­
man Shawn T. Evans, Secretary
Donald J. Mann Jr., Engine
Delegate Victorino G. Labrilla
Jr., Steward Delegate Lonnie W.
Jones Jr. Chairman announced
payoff June 7 or 8 in Houston. He
thanked everyone for god trip
around the world and reminded
those leaving ship to clean rooms
and be careful at airport. Educa­
tional director stressed importance
of upgrading skills at Paul Hall
Center. He also suggested watch­
ing safety videos, which are
aboard ship, and inform depart­
ment head or bosun of any damage
or broken items in need of repair.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Suggestions made to reduce time
needed to collect pension to 15
years with no age limit and to raise
pension benefits. Also requested
reduction in seatime needed for
receipt of vacation checks.

HM/ BRENTON REEF (Seabulk
Tankers), June 2-Chairman Dave
S. Coleman, Secretary Luis A.
Escobar, Educational Director
Todd F. Moreland. Chairman
announced vessel will go in to
mooring June 4 at El Segundo,
Calif. Secretary advised everyone
of educational opportunities avail­
able at Piney Point and spoke
about the importance of contribut­
ing to SPAD. Educational director
also talked about upgrading cours­
es available at the school and
urged crew members to get more
involved in union matters to keep
the union strong. Treasurer noted

vice in Panama. Recommendation
made for improved dental cover­
age for union members. Vote of
thanks given to steward depart­
ment for great food and also to rest
of crew for jobs well done. Next
port: Paita, Peru.

MOTIVATOR (USSM), June 3-
Chairman Robert B.F. Lindsay
Jr., Secretary Roderick K.
Bright, Educational Director
Hardin C. Chancey, Deck Dele­
gate Teddy Reynolds, Engine
Delegate Ronald Miller Jr.,
Steward Delegate Lyvell Hall Sr.
Chairman announced payoff June

Teamwork Aboard the USNS Invincible

"Outstanding job performance, professionalism and customer
service" during a recent voyage earned steward department
members aboard the USNS Invincible letters of appreciation and
recognition from the Department of the U.S. Air Force and RSSC
Lead Systems Engineer. From the left, aboard the Maersk Lines,
Ltd . vessel, are Chief Steward Lloyd Hall, Steward Assistant
Barbara Smith and Chief Cook Mack Russell.

that money from company for
safety award will be put into satel­
lite system (HBO, Cinemax, etc.)
which would eliminate need for
videotapes. No beefs or disputed
O~rted. ew policie for
trash dumping at sea were posted.
Steward department given thanks
for excellent job. Clarification
requested on proper steps to be
taken by company in listing open
jobs.

INTEGRITY (USSM), June 9-
Chairman Domingo Leon Jr.,
Secretary Stephanie L. Sizemore,
Educational Director Dennis R.
Baker. Chairman thanked crew for
good trip. Bosun to give copies of
new contract to steward/electri­
cian. Secretary pointed out that
SIU members are eligible for ben­
efits programs with Union Plus
(insurance, mortgage, car rentals,
etc.) and gave number to call for
more information. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Those crew
members getting off ship for vaca­
tion should not leave personal arti­
cles in rooms. Suggestion made for
chairs in mess and lounge to be
reupholstered. Chairman thanked
steward department for outstand­
ing meals and pleasant attitude,
which has strengthened morale
aboard ship. Next ports: Elizabeth,
N.J.; Charleston, S.C.; Miami;
Houston.

MAERSK COLORADO (Maersk
Lines, Ltd.), Chairman Juan
Castillo, Secretary Hugh E.
Wildermuth, Educational Director
Alfredo 0. Cuevas, Deck Dele­
gate Dirk W. Adams, Steward
Delegate Carlos Sierra. Chairman
informed crew of payoff June 13
in Balboa, Panama. He noted that
vessel will stay on regular sched­
ule (South America run). Secretary
thanked everyone for helping keep
ship clean. Educational director
advised crew members to upgrade
at Paul Hall Center and take
advantage of free educational
opportunities offered by the union.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Request made for better mail ser-

3 in Houston, Texas. New washer
will be brought aboard at that time.
All crew members getting off
should .clean rooms. Everyone
reminded to separate plastic items
from regular trash. Educationaf­
director stressed importance of
contributing to SPAD. He also
talked about Union Plus program,
which was written up in Seafarers
LOG. Deck department reported
beef; none in engine or steward
departments. Recommendations
made for wider and longer mat­
tresses and to have the "no-strike"
rule taken out of the contract.
Suggestion also made to improve
pension plan. Next ports: Houston;
Savannah, Ga.; Norfolk, Va.;
Rotterdam, Holland.

RICHARD G MATTHIESEN
(Ocean Shipholding), June 2-
Chairman Dana Naze, Secretary
Raymond Jones, Educational
Director Kelly Mayo, Deck
Delegate Kyle Bailey, Steward
Delegate Ahmed M. Quraish.
Chairman stated that SIU Guam
Port Agent Matthew Holly will
come aboard ship in Guam.
Additionally, three shoreside work­
ers will join vessel to work on
ship's generators. Educational
director advised crew members to
give at least a week's advance
notice before attending classes at
Paul Hall center so that transporta­
tion can be arranged. Treasurer
noted $450 in ship's fund. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.
Everyone asked to return videos to
cabinet when finished viewing.
Suggestion made to increase vaca­
tion days to industry standard or
15 days (whichever is higher).
Vote of thanks given to steward
department for good food. Special
vote of thanks given to Stan Beck
for coming all the way from Piney
Point to instruct the officers and
crew in the CBR-D course.
Everyone passed the test and are
awaiting certificates. Next ports
scheduled in South Korea, Guam,
Singapore and Diego Garcia.

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final Departures
Continued from page 18 worked in the captain and worked primarily aboard RUCIE PEVETO Navy from "1942 to 1945. The Texas-

deck depart- Higman Barge Lines, Inc. vessels Pensioner Rucie Peveto, 78, died born mariner worked in the deck
Stewart resided in his native state in ment. He last during his career. Boatman Rogers March 12. He began his career with department, primarily aboard vessels

the city of Perdido. sailed on the was a resident of Hornbeck, La., and the Seafarers in 197 5 in the port of operated by Dixie Carriers. Boatman

SIDNEY WHITE
American started receiving his pension in Jacksonville, Fla. A military veteran, Peveto began collecting his pension
Republic, oper- 1985. Boatman Peveto served in the U.S. in 1990. He lived in his native state.

Pensioner atd by
Sidney White, American Editors Note: The following brothers and sisters, all former members of the N MU and participants in the NMU 86, died Feb. 7. Steamship Co.
Brother White Brother Wilson Pension Trust, have passed away Their names appear in alphabetical order, with date of death and according to

became a started receiving his pension in 1990 the month in which the NMU was notified of their demise.

Seafarer in and lived in his native state.
1957, joining in JANUARY Garcia, Julio Feb.4 Mugerdichian, John April 2

Benjamin. Silvius Dec. 26, 2001 Gonzalez. Emiliano Jan.3 Pereira, Manuel April4
the port of New INLAND Bowden, Jessie Nov. 23, 2001 Gonzalez, Raul Jan. 20 Perini, Anthony Aprif 7
York. He first Brown, Kreisler Dec. 11, 2001 Graczyk, Henry Dec. 17, 2001 Principe, Jorge April24

sailed aboard a Buckman, Raymond Dec. 10, 2001 Han, Quen Jan. 2 Ramos, Francisco Feb.4
JAMES BOWERS Castano, Valentin Nov. 11, 2001 Haylock, Irwin Jan.23 Reynes, Hen~ April 18

Seatrain Lines, Inc. vessel. Born in Cleland, Loe! Nov. 21, 2001 Hickey, George Feb. 1 Roger, Gonza o March 16
Louisiana, he worked in the deck Pensioner James Bowers, 65, died Davis, Edward Nov. 19, 2001 Hicks, Alfred Feb.22 Romano, Vincenzo April 1

department. Brother White last went March 4. Boatman Bowers joined Decarvalho, Luis Nov. 30, 2001 Hines, Wilbert Jan.28 Santiago, Arthur March 28
Duncan, Leo Dec. 4, 2001 Holt, Alex Feb.7 Sargent, James March 19

to sea on a Michigan Tankers vessel. the SIU in 1968 in the port of Edwards, Herbert Nov. 25, 2001 Johnson, Charlie Dec. 16, 2001 Sinegal, Joseph March 3
He made his home in Colfax, La. Norfolk, Va. He served in the U.S. Faulk, Nelson Nov. 20, 2001 Joseph, Cyril Feb.4 Spicer, Ira Jan.31

and began collecting stipends for his Air Force from 1955 to 1958. Fontenot, Louis Nov. 11. 2001 Kastelec, Albert Feb. 4 Thibodeaux, Joseph Feb.26
Harrison, Robert Nov. 26, 2001 King, J Feb.9 Upson, John March 2

retirement in 1977. Boatman Bowers was born in North Jacobsen, Alf May24,2001 Koblis, Charles Jan.2 Velazquez, Guillermo Feb. 5
Carolina and was a member of the Lewis, Nick Nov. 29, 2001 Linwood, Guessler Feb.2 Waites, Paul March 26

WAYNE WOODCOCK deck department. He last worked Mathieu, Robert Nov. 22, 2001 Medina, Luis Jan.28 Williams, Allen April 10
Nejman, Stanley Dec. 15, 2001 Medina, Manuel Feb.2 Williams, John Aprif 24

Pensioner aboard a Lynnhaven Services vessel. Ognenoff, John Dec. 17, 2001 Olivares, Manuel Feb. 19 Willmott, Richard March 23
Wayne Boatman Bowers made his home in Quattrone, Anthony Nov. 27, 2001 Ortiz, Andres Dec. 11, 2001

Woodcock, 67, King Devil Hills, N.C. and started Reed, Elva Nov. 3, 2001 Ortiz, Pedro Jan. 1 JUNE
Reynolds, Jessie Dec. 5, 2001 Otterlei. Jonathan Dec. 16 Allen, Roosevelt May 12

died Feb. 23. receiving his pension in 2000. Roberson, Ulysses March 19, 2000 Palermo, Joseph Feb. 16 Anthohe, Anthony May 13
Brother Rothfuss, Ernest Oct.13,2001 Pares. Francisco Feb. 15 Arzu, Valentine April20

Woodcock start- Ruiz, Pedro Nov. 30, 2001 Paulaille, Louis Jan. 29 Atell, Timothy Jan.11, 1999
WILLIAM BRINKLEY Rushing, Henry Dec. 11,_ 2001 Pogor, Edward Feb. 10 Barela, Benjamin May 15

ed his career Rydell, Roy Nov. 11, 2001 Rawlins, Cottrell Jan. 10 Beckles, Martin May22
with the SIU in Pensioner Shea, Woodrow Oec.1,2001 Rivera, William Nov. 20, 2001 Berman, Benjamin March 28

1976 in San William Spearman, Odell Nov. 26, 2001 Robinson, Hubert Feb.4 Cacioppo; Anthony May 5
Tresvant, William Feb. 2, 2001 Rovane, Chartes Jan. 28 Cortez. Jesus May 18

Francisco. He Brinkley, 68, Walker, Billy Nov.1 , 2001 Russell, Lawrence Jan.30 Delugo, Ernest May2

served in the U.S. Coast Guard from passed away Williams. James Nov. 30, 2001 Shackelford. Joe Feb. 7 Diaz, Angel March 22

1956 to 1960. His first SIU ship was Feb. 16. Zarate, Frank Oct 23,2001 Sticketl, James Feb. 7 Elders, Charles April 10

Boatman FEBRUARY
Tarhavisky, Michael Feb.22 Emminger, Robert April 28

the USNS Vernon. Born in Texas, he Wasicki, Matthew Feb. 1 Funes, Gonzalo April 17

worked in the steward department. Brinkley started Allman, Frank Dec.22, 200 Young, Willie Feb. 13 Guichard, Morris May 8

his career with
Altner, Joseph Nov. 27, 2001 Guity, Candido April 30

Brother Woodcock last went to sea Ashburn, Arthur Jan.24 APRIL Harvey, Roy June 14
on the Sea-Land Explorer and start- the Seafarers in Beals, William Jan.9 Anderson, Clyde Feb. 18 Havill. Phillip April 28

1976 in the port Benaouda, Lamri Dec. 20, 2000 Andresen, Walter Feb. 14 Henderson, Eugene May9 ed receiving his pension in 2000.
of Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia

Blessett, Joseph Jan. 10 Antonio, Raymundo March 14 Henriksen, Sven May22
Woodway, Texas was his home. Brown, Edward Jan.9 Archacki, Chester March 4 Howard, Sherman April 25

native was a retired military veteran, Broxton, Edward Nov. 28, 2001 Arnold, Edwin Feb.15 Jackson, Anthony May20

KAIDZAIDAN serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951 Bryan, Milton Dec. 14, 2001 Barboza, Alfred Feb.3 Johnson, Clifton May 20
Burton, David Dec. 13, 2001 Bell, Lawrence Jan.5 Jordan, Jack April 18

Brother Kaid Zaidan, 61, passed to 1974. Boatman Brinkley shipped Cacho, Francisco Jan.7 Benitez, Juan March 2 Karl<kainen, Veikko May 1

away Sept. 23, 2000. He joined the in the deck department as a captain Cady, Frank Oct 16, 2001 Bumeister, Ernest Jan: 29 Knowles, Robert March 26
and worked primarily aboard Gulf Carter, Theodore Dec. 13,2001 Caballero, Octavio Sept. 9, 2001 Kohn, James April 15

Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New Castro, Carmelo Jan.23 Cantu, Raul March 5 Lee, Uonel May17
York. Brother Zaidan initially Atlantic Transport Corp vessels. He Collier, John Nov. 27, 2001 Cassan, Juan March 12 Lim, Pang May 12

worked on the Transuper, a Hudson began receiving compensation for Colon, Monserrate Sept. 21, 2001 Cassis, Carlos Aug.16,2001 Muhammad, Leon April 8

his retirement in 1996 and was a res- Cruz, Jose Jan.16 Cobb, William Feb. 24 Nardi, Joseph May 7
Waterways Corp. vessel. Born in · Daugherity, Robert Dec.29,2001 Cruz, Miguel Dec. 17,2001 Prado, Jorge Apr!l 20
Yemen, he shipped in the engine ident of Atlantic Beach, Fla. Davis, Martin Jan.19 Curry; Alvin Jan. 8 -Prevost, UOne1---

DeJesus,Jose Jan.17 Davis, Clinton Feb.22 Rice, Oscar May 17
department. Brother Zaidan's final Diaz.Jesus Dec. 10, 2001 Delgado, Jose March 4 Rolon, Cruz April 19
voyage was aboard the Sea-Land MELVIN DICKERSON DiSalvo, Anthony Jan.18 DePass, Karl Feb.21 Rose, Frank May 17

Expedition. He was a resident of his
Estrada, Francisco Dec. 7, 2001 Edwards. Robert March 18 Ryan, Edna April 29

Pensioner Falcone, Johnnie Jan.22 Folsom, William Jan. 14 Saimson, Robert March 30
home country. Melvin Falcone, Johnnie Jan.22 Fuld, Vincent March 16 Shamp, Kenneth May 15

Dickerson, 91,
Flores, Juan Dec. 29, 2001 Hortillosa, Joseph Feb.23 Stallings, Abney Jan.13

GREAT LAKES Fornwalt, Jack Jan. 3 Ingles, Julio March 16 Stewart, Luke April27
died May 22. Frock, Howard Dec. 16, 2001 Jungbluth, Maree! Oct. 15, 2001 Tremberger, George Apri13Q
Boatman Galarza, Pablo Dec. 20, 2001 Kelly, Edward Feb. 23 Truzman, Alberto May3

VICTOR JOHNSON Dickerson
Gerson, Louis Dec.27,2001 Leitao, David March 11 Valko, John Jan,31
Gonzalez, Nieves Dec. 19, 2001 Manzflla, Gregorio March 3 Washington, Enoch May 13

Pensioner began his career Gonzalez, Nieves Dec.19,2001 Martinez, Jose · Feb. 13 West, Oliver Jan.8

Victor Johnson, with the Graham, Harold Jan.5 Mathieson. Peter Jan.4 Wickey, Keefe March 7
Harris, William Jan.1· McCall, Eddie Oct. 15, 2001 Woo, Chai May20

87, passed away Seafarers in Henderson.Eugene Dec.10,2001 McCullout, .J Feb.24 Yoon, Kell May20
May 22. 1962 in the port Hopkins, James Dec. 17, 2001 Mikell, Jo n Feb.28

Ingram. Canute Jan.1 Mithchefl, Edward Feb.27 JULY
Brother Johnson of Houston. He worked in the inland Jester, Earl Dec. 29, 2001 Morrow, Albert March 7 Acosta, Osvaldo June6
launched his and deep sea division during his Jordan, Homer Jan.15 Nunes, Walter March 8 Amador, Emilio June 19

career with the career. The Humble, Texas native Joseph, Aubrey Nov.3, 2001 Paolantonio, Atmand Jan. 3 Ariola, Pedro June 14

Seafarers in first sailed aboard a G&H Towing
Kelley, Melvin Dec. 9, 2001 Perez, lsabelino March Arnoldy, Robert May31
Kikas, Leonhard Jan.12 Pickens, Oliver Oct. 13, 2001 AVila, Marcelino April20

1960 in Detroit. Co. vessel. Boatman Dickerson Knatt, Eugene Jan. 13 Ramsay, Beon Dec. 14, 2001 Bodden, Percy June 2

Born in Michi- shipped in the engine department. Laffrta, Teofilo Jan. 15 Rangel, Isreal March 16 Broclcmoller, William April 11
Lima, Antonio Dec.22,2001 Reynolds, John March .16 Bulmer, Edgar June9

gan, he initially shipped on the Buck He began receiving his pension in Linares, Fidel Dec. 28, 2001 Roderick, Efrain March 13 Capo, Enrique April28
Monitor, a Buckeye Steamship Co. 1974 and lived in Galveston, Texas. Lopez, Fernando Oct.21, 2001 Romanchuk, Karl March 10 Catolos. Cecil June 23

... .¥.' vessel. The deck department mem-
Malone, Leon Jan. 11 Rosario, John March 8 Cheers, Oliver May 30
Matson, John Dec.23, 2001 Roux, Jules Feb.14 Conception, Helen May25

ber last worked on Great Lakes MEDFORD LITTLETON Mauricio, Antonio · Dec. 29, 2001 Santiago, Samuel Feb.27 Connelly, Jessie May 12
Associates' George Steinbrenner. McCray, Ernest Dec. 20, 2001 Sirlsky, Lawrence Jan 17 Connolly, John June 8

Pensioner McDerby, Henry Nov. 14, 2001 Smith, David March 9 Cruz, Garbriel June6 Brother Johnson started receiving Medford Melendez, Sixto Dec. 1·8, 2001 Staine, Patrick March 2 Dumont, Marcel Junes
compensation for his retirement in Littleton, 99,

Meyer, Elbert Jan. 24 Stringfield, Norman March 9 Fadel<, Murray June 12
1980 and resided in his native state. Morrell, Reynard Dec. 29, 2001 Thompson, Harry Feb.25 Felex, Pedro June4

passed away Ogilvie, Everett Jan.5 Urda!, Dagfin Dec. 21, 2001 Fine, John June 15
May21. Born Perre, Robert Jan.24 Valentin , Victor Feb. 18 Finley, Frank April 26

ROBERT SEYMOUR Provost, Leatrice Nov. 11, 2001 Whitaker, John March 3 Flodin, Edna May 26 in Frankford, Ramos, Luis Dec. 16. 2001 Willson, Mario Feb. 15 Galarza. Pablo June 1
Pensioner Del., Boatman Roy, Joseph Dec. 24, 2001 Garcia, Doto March 22
Robert Littleton started Scott, Bernard Nov. 7, 2001 Gobin, Norbert March 18 Scott, Edward Dec. 11, 2001 MAY
Seymour, 74, his career with Senear; William Dec. 24, 2001 Adams, Coner March 21' Gomez, William June 11

died May 8. He the Seafarers in Senear, William Dec. 20, 2001 Alexander, Hugh April 10 Guzman, Joseph May 29

Stewart. James Dec.20,2001 Allred, Elmer April 9 Kruczek, Frank May26
began his career the port of Philadelphia. He began Stewart, James Dec. 20, 2001 Alverez, Pedro March 26 Lambier, Wilfred June 15 ,,,,.. with the Sea- receiving compensation for his Taylor, Tom Dec. 25, 2001 Andonie, Miguel April 3 Larock, Edward June 7

farers in l 960 retirement in 1972 and made his Thompson, Carl Dec. 21 , 2001 Beckett, Leavy April 22 Litze, James June 9

in the port of home in Maple Shade, N.J.
Tucker, Ruben Jan.1 Brooks, Dudly April 10 McClain, George May23
Walker, Grady Jan. 1 Bullock, Joseph March 14 McDaniel, Frank May 14

New York. The Walker, Grady Jan.3 Burgos, Benjamin March 11 McDonald, Joseph Oct. 1, 1985

Wisconsin Williams, George Jan.5 Butterfield, Arnold April 15 Mcinnis, Donald June 3
RILEY RODGERS Williams, John Nov. 27, 2001 Chong, Peter April 7 Mendez. John May 7

-:- native worked in the steward depart-
Pensioner Riley

Wilson, Leroy Dec. 11,2001 Colon, Jose April 9 Miller, James June 17
ment and last sailed on American Feiler, Irving March 5 Nakamura, Joe April30

Steamship's Nicolet. Brother Rogers, 71, MARCH Ferrari, Simon April 13 Owens, Thomas May24

Seymour began receiving his pen- passed away Alpaugh, Charles Jan. 10 Fontenot, Curley Aug.22, 2001 Puente, Othoniel May 19

March 1. Aponte, Raymond Feb. 18 Funez, Roberto March 9 Puerto, Miguel April 28
sion in 1983 and made his home in Bacon, Roland Feb.8 Gray, Lawrence April 19 Ramirez, Demencio May 30

Milwaukee. Boatman Barras, Warren Feb.1 Harris, Matthew April 1 Russell, Claude April 23 - Rodgers joined Barth, William Feb. 11 Hernandez, Fernando March 18 Sanford, Oscar June 5

the Seafarers in Breffe, Israel Feb. 17 Hodge, Titus April 7 Santo, Anthony May 30

Capati, Raymond Feb. 13 Hopkins, Jack April 9 Sattler, John Sept. 1, 1999

BOBBY WILSON 1968 in Port Clark, Garland Jan.30 Leon, Stephen April4 Smith, Edward May 29
Arthur, Texas. Connor, Augustis Feb.1 Maltese. Michael March 13 Stokes, Robert April 26

Pensioner Bobby Wilson, 79, passed He served in Crear, Samuel Feb. 12 Manuel, Alberto Jan 15 Taylor, Robert May 21

away May 6. Brother Wilson joined Delgado, Jose Feb. 17 McElroy, John April 12 Tong, Ah June 16
~ the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. Dos Santos, Clarismundo Jan. 31 Miller, William March 25 Urbina, Alsonso Mays

the Seafarers in 1966 in Detroit. The Louisiana native shipped as a Galera, Oominador Jan.27 Milton, Samuel April5 Williams, Lavelle June 15
Born in Tennessee, Brother Wilson

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SEAFARERS PAUL HALL CENTER
UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE

The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime
Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. from August through December 2002. All
programs are geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American
maritime industry.

Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the
maritime industry and-in times of conflict-the nation's security.

Students attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before their
course's start date. The courses listed here wi11 begin promptly on the morning of the
start dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be made for
Saturday.

Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul
Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010.

Deck Upgrading Courses
Arrival

Course

Able Seaman

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids*
(*must have r<idar .unlimited)

Bridge Resource Management
(BRM) - Inland

Bridge Resource Management
(BRM) - Unlimited*
(*prerequisite)

GMDSS (Simulator)

Lifeboatman/Water Survival

Lifeboatman/Water Survival
(one week)

Date

September 30
October 28

August 19
September 23
October 14

September 30
October 21
November 11
December9

August26

October7
November4
December2

September 16
October 14

August 19
September 30
October 28

ug t

September 16
November4
December9

Steward Upgrading Courses

Date of
Completion

October25
November22

August 23
September 27
October 18

October 4
October 25
November 15
December 13

August 30

October 18
November 15
December 13

September 27
October 25

August 23
October 4
November 1

4~cc~-~"'""'-='

September 27
November 15
December 20

Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations modules start every week. Certified

Chief Cook/Chief Steward classes start every other week (most recently beginning July

20, then August 3, etc.).

Bosun

Course

Oiler

QMED - Junior Engineer

Welding

Engine Utility (EU)

Course

Advanced Firefighting

Government Vessels

Tanker Familiarization/
Assistant Cargo (DL)*
(*must have hasicjire fighting)

Tankerman (l'IC) Barge*
(*must have basif: fir~ fighting)

Basic Fire Fighttng/STCW

Recertification
October 7

Engine Upgrading ~ourses
Arrival
Date

September 16
November 11

September 30

August 19
September 23
October 21
November 18

October 20
November25

Safety Specialty Coul'Ses
Arrival
Date

October 7
December 2

September 23

December 2

August 5
September 23
October 28

August 5
August 19
August26
September 23
September 30
October 14
October 28
November 18
l)ecember 9
December 16

STCW Medical Care Provider August 12
October 21

Academic lepartment Courses

November 1

Date of
Completion

October 25
December 20

December20

September 6
October 3
Novembers
December6

November 15
December 20

Date of
Completion

October 18
December 13

October 11

December 13

August 9
September 27
November 1

August 9
August23
August 30
September 27
October 4
October18
November!
November 22 · ',,
December~3

Deeember20

August 16
October25

General education and college courses are available as needed. In addition, basic vocation­
al support program courses are offered throughout the year, one week prior to the AB,
QMED, FOWT, Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water Survival courses. An introduction
to computers course will be self-study.

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UPGRADING APPLICATION

Name -----------------------------
Address __________________________ _

Telephone __________ _ Date of Birth ________ _

Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D

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

Social Security # _________ _

Seniority ____________ _ Department

Home Port U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D
Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _______________ _

Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? DYes DNo

If yes, class# _________________________ _

Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? DYes DNo

If yes, course(s) taken ____________________ __ _

Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement?

D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo

Primary language spoken

Augusf 2002

With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty
(120) days sea time for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date
your class starts, US MMD (z-card) front and back, front page of your union book indi­
cating your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime for the course if it is
Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and OMED awlicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard
fee el $280 with their application. The pavment should be made with a money order onlv.
pa,vable to LMSS.

COURSE

Date On: ------------

BEGIN
DATE

Date Off:

SIGNATURE ___________ _ DATE

END
DATE

Rating: ____ _

NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you
present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any ques­
tions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point.

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education,
Admissions Office, PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189.

The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and
Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qual­
ified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable Jaws with regard to admission,
access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 8/02

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LIFEBOAT CLASS

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Paul Hall Center Classes

Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 628 - Completing the water
survival course are unlicensed apprentices from class 626. They are (from left, front row)
Lonnie Jordan, Daniel Link, David Seymore, Christopher Mermuys, Joshua Robinson,
Francis Dundas, (second row) Erica Andrews, Eric Cheek, Gregory Alexander, Marquis
Leonard, Clarence Wren, Karim Elgallad, Paul Guffey, Robyn Adamosky, Shane
Petschow, (third row) Patrick O'Donnell, Richard Moore, Clay Kiichli and John Watson.

Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 629- Unlicensed apprentices who
graduated from class 629 are (kneeling, from left) Joseph Sizemore, Matthew Waldman,
DeGrick Mclendon, Davany Bonilla, (standing) Shawn Allen, Edward Douville, Mike Hall,
Travis Mathews, Steve Benavidez, Richard Egan, Leon Curtis, Daniel Hewlin, Lakindra
Williams, Morgan Piper, Aaron Morton, Bart Drabenstot, Tony Fain, Matt Gibson, J.W.
Olson, Jeb Warner and Jon Stratton.

Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Earning their graduation certifi­
cates for completion of the tanker familiarization/assistant cargo (DL) course May 10 are
(in alphabetical order) Muhiddin Awale, Robert Binder, Philip Cotey, Sylvester Crawford,
Karen Domerego, Christopher Graham, Kenneth Hamilton, Joseph Jesnes, Antoine
Lacy, Leanne Lankford, Arnulfo Lopez, Mark Mahoney, Joshua Phillips, Gerald Rogers,
Jason Shead, Ruben Siclot Jr., Thomas Vain and David Wirtanen. Their instructor, Jim

. Shaffer, is at far right.
Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL)- Completing the tanker familiar­
ization/assistant cargo (DL) course June 7 are (in alphabetical order) Saleh Ahmed,
Theresa Ballard, Lou Cabana, Ruben Gamboa, Willie Harrington, Lamar P~;er..J-J.C;>.A4i~-t
Stickens, Thomas White and Peter Wojcikowski Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far
right. Also graduating from the course are unlicensed apprentices Alshea Dixon,
Demarco Holt, Stanley Kordinak, Robert Norris, Robert Odmark, Marcus Peters, Jennifer
Senner, Willie Waddell and Quincy Wilson. Their instructor, Jim Shaffer, is at far right.

Able Seaman- Seafarers who successfully completed the AB course April 26 are (in
alphabetical order) Richard Blackman, David Cayetano, Rafael Concepcion , Michael
Gallagher, Michael Jalbert, Kenneth Lattin , Lionel Lee, James Logan, Jerry Maya,
William Mcintyre, Zaid Muthala, Rusty Norman, Allan Oyao Sr., Fernando Oyao,
Deocadio Romney, Uriel Ross Sr. , Louis Scull 11, Robert Steiner, Kreg Stiebben, Dale
Suiter II and Jermaine Williams. Their instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, stands at far right.

Upgraders Water
_ Survival­

Upgrading SIU members
who successfully com­

pleted the water survival
corse May 10 are (in

alphabetical order) Paul
Armstrong, Joachim

Buetzer, Anthony
Burbank, Joseph

Cooper, Oliver Dailey,
Michael Daniels, Joie

Flesner, Cornell Knox,
Khalid Meftah, John

· Murray, Danny Nevel,
Rayann Williams and

Josephus Willis.

Computer Lab Classes

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Recent graduates of the
computer lab at the Paul
Hall Center pose with their
certificates. In photo at left
are (from left, seated)
James Logan, Lou
Cabana, (standing) Rick
Prucha (instructor) and
Richard Davis. They com­
pleted the course May 24.

In pt-10to at right are (from
left, seated) William

Mcintyre, Ruben Siclot Jr. ,
(standing) Rick Prucha

(instructor), Jermaine
Williams and James

Logan. They completed
the course May 17.

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Paul Hall Center Classes

Limited License - Graduating from the limited
license course May 28 are (front row, from left) Carlos
Pastrana, Eddie Torres, Felipe Gonzalez, Miguel
Pizarro, Esly Pineda and Francisco Esperon, all from
New York Waterway. In the back row are Ernest Walsh
Jr. from Penn Maritime, Harry Abrams Jr. from Seabulk
Towing and Instructor Stacy Harris.

Ordinary Seaman - Recent graduates of the OS
course are (from left, front row) Harry Borden, Steven
Pahlkotter, Donivan Mccants, Andrez Bronkowski,
Jennifer Senner, (second row) Anthony Lito, Robert
Odmark, Willie Waddell, Randy Senatore (instructor),
Nasser Hafid, Stanley Kordinak, William Faulkner and Luis
Vasquez.

Any student who has registered

for a class and finds-

for whatever reason-that he

orshe cannot attend, please

inform the admissions

department so that another

student may take that place.

Bridge Resource Management - Express
Marine boatmen who completed the bridge resource man­
agement course June 7 are (from the left, front row) Nick
Grassia, Oswald Smithwick, Miles Ireland, Mike Daniels,
(second row) Doug Covic, Garnett Leary, Melvin Braddy,
Riley Johnson, Jim Kruger, (third row) Herb Walling
(instructor), Jim Pruitt, Wayne Huebschman, Guy Pruitt,
Allen Bradley and Billy Cahoun.

Bridge Resource Management - Allied Towing Co.
boatmen who successfully completed the bridge resource man-

11<--,j1- Governmen sse ompietin ---- -- agement course ay Oare rom eft, front row) Jim Boyer, Mike
vessels course May 24 are (from left) Louis Scull 11 , Tyrone Willard , Dale Swarr, (second row) Herb Walling (instructor), Ernie
ai~~ Fernando Oyao, Jerry Maya, Lion~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hudgins and Gene Payne.

Le and Greg Thompson (instructor).

Basic Safety Training Classes

Debra Gardiner, Kevin Leino, Nur Holis, Luis
Martinez, Blanca Ortega, Jack Povaser, Arthur
Reed and Virgil Tudorache.

Elba Alfaro, Nancy Archie, Glenn Bamman, Zackay
Brown, James Callahan , Virgilio Hoffmann, Ismael
Martinez, Khalid Meftah, Gene Payne, Eddie Rembert,
Exxl Ronquillo, Mary Suniga, Timothy Thompson ,
Andrea Ursem, Richard West, Jack Mohamad, Richard
Doggett, Omaha Redda, Ralph Broadway and Thomas
Gruber. (Note: Not all are pictured.)

Greg Alvarez, Jackie Berry, Nkrumah Bond, Patrick Carroll Jr., James Conover Sr.,
Carlos Cui, Hazel Johnson Jr., Bernard Marquez, Veronica Vines, Mohamed Mohamed,
James Morgan, Michael Phillips, John Prchlik Jr., James Reed, Stephen Ruppert, Zaid
Shaif, Randy Snay, Louis Thibault, Ivan Perez and Jan Haidir.

Augusf 2002

Seller Brooks, William Cliett Jr., Byron Coleman, David Crisp, Irvin Crutchlow, Roberto
Flauta, Christopher Flood, George Flores, Gerald Foley, Adel Gabel, Amer Ghaleb, Fadel
Ghaleb, Faisal Kassem, Mohammad Khan, Clarence Mack Jr., George Nottingham,
Rodrigo Pagar, Joel Ramos and Raphael Vargas.

Seafarers LOB 23



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In 1519, the Spanish explorer Admiral
Alvarez de Pineda sailed into what is now
known as Mobile Bay. But it was not until
the expansion of the cotton trade in the
1800s that the port of Mobile became a
major participant in America's water­
borne commerce.

Mobile, today the second largest city
in Alabama, is among the top 20 largest
ports in the nation in terms of total ton­
nage, ahead of well known ports such as
Tampa, Seattle, Charleston and
Savannah.

SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly and his
staff keep busy assisting the member­
ship with their shipping needs as well as
servicing the boats of Alabama Pilots,
Inc.,· tugs operated by Crescent Towing;
and Gulf Caribe Maritime's tug and barge
equipment.

They also meet with crew members
aboard ships coming into the port of
Pascagoula, Miss.-as well as service the
SIU-crewed Delta Mariner, which is home­
ported in Pensacola, Fla. and transports
rocket boosters and other space hard­
ware from Decatur, Ala. to launch sites in
Cape Canaveral, Florida and Vandenburg
Air Force Base in California.

OMU Gregory
Carroll Sr. is joined

by his wife,
Jacquelyn, and son,

Gregory Jr., at the
SIU hall in Mobile.

In photo above, Maritime Day was cele­
brated in Mobile at the memorial at
Cooper Riverside Park. From the left are
SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly, NMU
Plans Representative Verona Gazzier,
Recertified Bosun Thomas R. Temple,
SIU Representative Hubert Cain and
retired Seafarer Frank Gomez.

Attention
Seafarers:

See page 6 to leam about
the new SP AD program.

At a recent pensioners' get-together at the
SIU hall in Mobile, retired Seafarer Hubert
"Red" House (left) and SIU Rep Hubert Cain
have time to chat.

Captain Lonnie Johnson and his
wife, Gladys, are pictured in front of
the pilot boat operated by Alabama
Pilots, Inc.

SIU Mobile Port Agent Ed Kelly joins with other members of the Mobile Port
Council at a recent meeting. From the left are Ed Kahalley Sr. (a long-time mem­
ber of the Democratic Executive Committee and a close friend of labor); Thomas
Fisher, business manager for
the Sheet Metal Workers
#441; Billy Fisher, internation­
al organizer for the Sheet
Metal Workers #441 ; Judge
James Woods; Lambert C.
Mims, former Mobile mayor;
Donald Langham, district vice
president PACE; Kelly (who
also serves as executive sec­
retary-treasurer of the
Greater Mobile Port Maritime
Council) and Judge Herman
Thomas .

Standing in front of the Delta Mariner are (from left)
AB Herbert Scypes Jr., Third Mate David Belliveau,
Third A/E Charles Donley, AB David Dinnes and
SIU Port Agent Ed Kelly.

Attending a Crescent Towing safety meeting are (front row,
from left) Captain Joe Tucker; Engineer Kyle Tucker; (sec­
ond row) Prentiss Willcutt, VP, Crescent Towing; Engineer
Johnny Johnston; Tom Lambard, Crescent Towing Rep.; AB
Paul Roach; (third row) BM1 Michael DeKort, marine inves­
tigator USCG Mobile; SIU Port Agent Ed Kelly; Captain
Mike Yarbrough and Engineer Chris Walker.


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