Seafarers Log: Vol. 80 No. 12 (2018-12-01)

DECEMBER 2018DECEMBER 2018DECEMBER VOLUME 80, NO. 12

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Season’s Greetings



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The 44th International Transport
Workers’ Federation (ITF) Con-
gress, which took place took place took in Singapore
from Oct. 14-20, marked the first
time the event has event has event ever been ever been ever held in held in held
Southeast Asia. The ITF Congress
included participantsincluded participantsincluded from 140 coun-
tries, representing over 600 over 600 over transport
unions, including the SIU.

According to the ITF, “Congress
is the ITF’s core decision-making
event. Every four years, we invite
our affiliates to join us and stand
together intogether intogether one place to collectively
contribute to shaping the future of
transport workers. On behalf of behalf of behalf the of the of
19.7 million transport workers transport workers transport in the
ITF family, affiliate representatives
have the opportunity to exercise their
democratic right to elect leaders,
bring forward motions, and update
our constitutionour constitutionour to reflect the reflect the reflect chang-
ing world we world we world live and work and work and in.” work in.” work

ITF General Secretary Stephen
Cotton said before the event, “This
Congress is all about transport
workers building power through power through power in-
novative campaigns, growing mem-
bership and influencing policy. By
uniting our efforts, we can ensure
that thethat thethat future of work of work of provides work provides work good
opportunities for all for all for transport work- transport work- transport
ers.” Cotton was re-elected during
the event by the delegates to serve
another five-yearanother five-yearanother term. five-year term. five-year

“We fight for peace, freedom
and the rights of all of all of workers. These
are the values of the of the of ITF,” said re-
elected ITF President Paddy Crum-
lin. Crumlin opened the convention
by announcing this was the largest
yet, with the most delegates most delegates most from the
most unionsmost unionsmost and nations and nations and in the 122-
year historyyear historyyear of the of the of organization.

SIU Secretary-Treasurer David
Heindel, who serves as the chairman
of theof theof ITF Seafarers’ Section, spoke
about theabout theabout success of this of this of year’s gath-
ering, saying, “This congress was the
largest andlargest andlargest most and most and productive most productive most congress
I have attended for attended for attended the for the for ITF. The Sea-
farers’ Section’s plans and priorities and priorities and
for the next five years will include

promoting and enforcing cabotage
laws and regulations, and regulations, and promoting the
retention of women of women of and young sea-
farers, investing in maritime skills
and seafarerand seafarerand career seafarer career seafarer paths, career paths, career seafarers’
mental health, effective implemen-
tation of on-board of on-board of seafarers’ safety
committees, influencing the impact
of technologicalof technologicalof change through
strong guidelines, and advancing
working and safety standards at the
ILO and IMO. and IMO. and Additionally, the Sea-
farers’ Section will work to work to work raise the
health and wellbeing and wellbeing and profile for sea- for sea- for
farers by ensuring its inclusion into
maritime academies’ curriculum and
through negotiations with employ-
ers.”

Heindel was re-elected chair of
the Seafarers’ Section. His term will
be for five for five for years as the delegates ap-
proved a constitutional change to
hold conventions every five years,
starting with this period.

Issues addressed at the Congress
included the election of the of the of ITF’s
officials, motions and amendments
to the ITF’s Constitution, and re-

ports on activities, financial state-
ments and auditors’ reports since
2014. At an extracurricular event
held after one of the of the of daily ITF
Congressional sessions, delegates
watched a short documentary on the
dangers being experienced by those
who make their living by fishing the
world’s oceans. In addition, they re-
ceived a book (“Dreaming of“Dreaming of“Dreaming a of a of Bet-
ter Life:ter Life:ter Humans as Commodities”
by Stefan F. Lindberg and Lennart
Johnsson) from the ITF Seafarers
Trust, which provided graphic pho-
tos and details of what of what of these work-
ers and their families endure on the
job and at home.

The guest of guest of guest honor of honor of for honor for honor this for this for year’s
opening ceremony was the Secre-
tary-General of the of the of National Trades
Union Congress, Singapore, and
Minister inMinister inMinister the Prime Minister’s Of-
fice, Ng Chee Meng.

Crumlin closed the 44th Con-
gress by saying, “Congress has fin-
ished; now the hard work hard work hard begins work begins work on
the long road to justice, peace and
freedom.”

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President’s Report

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As we close out another out another out successful another successful another year for year for year our for our for union, our union, our I extend my extend my extend
sincere thanks to all Seafarers who stepped up stepped up stepped to the plate and participated and participated and
in grassroots political activities in 2018. It cannot It cannot It be cannot be cannot said too said too said many times:
Our industry’sOur industry’sOur survival depends on constant political constant political constant involvement.

On that note, that note, that as of this of this of writing shortly after Election after Election after Day, I’m pleased
to report that report that report our that our that union’s our union’s our voluntary political action fund (SPAD) fund (SPAD) fund enjoyed
a winning percentage above 92 percent this percent this percent year in year in year the United States United States United

House of Representatives of Representatives of and the and the and U.S. Senate. With-
out throwingout throwingout too many statistics at you, at you, at SIU-backed
candidates won 16 of 20 of 20 of Senate races, and 133 and 133 and of
141 in the House. SPAD, as always, contributed to contributed to contributed
pro-maritime candidates from both parties.

SPAD remains vital in helping us get our get our get foot our foot our
in the door to door to door promote the U.S. Merchant Marine, Merchant Marine, Merchant
but it’sbut it’sbut not our not our not only our only our tool. I know from talking with
members and our and our and regional our regional our officials that Seafarers that Seafarers that
really went all-out went all-out went this all-out this all-out year in year in year precinct walks, precinct walks, precinct phone-
banking, sign-waving and other and other and grassroots other grassroots other activities.
Again, your efforts your efforts your don’t go don’t go don’t unnoticed, and your and your and
volunteerism is second to second to second none.

Be assured that assured that assured by that by that the time you read this read this read article,
we’ll already have a solid game solid game solid plan in place to

reinforce congressional support for support for support maritime for maritime for and to and to and help educate newly
elected representativeselected representativeselected about our about our about industry. our industry. our Our outreach Our outreach Our also goes well be-
yond theyond theyond federal level – we’re – we’re – active in state and local and local and politics, too.

Finally, don’t forget don’t forget don’t to forget to forget introduce yourselves to your local your local your elected of- elected of- elected
ficials. Visit their Visit their Visit offices, their offices, their sign up for their for their for email their email their alerts, and let and let and them let them let know
you’re a registered voter registered voter registered in voter in voter their jurisdiction their jurisdiction their whose job depends on Amer-
ican-flag shipping. If there’s If there’s If one thing I can tell you about politicians, about politicians, about it’s
that theythat theythat listen to constituents.

Big Fight Ahead
A massively funded anti-Jones funded anti-Jones funded Act campaign Act campaign Act is getting started again, started again, started

and it’lland it’lland have our attention our attention our for quite for quite for a long time. This won’t be won’t be won’t an easy
fight, and from and from and time to time, your union your union your will call on you for specific for specific for out-
reach to the administration and your and your and previously your previously your mentioned senators mentioned senators mentioned and
congressional reps.

The bottom line on our opposition our opposition our is that they’re that they’re that greedy. That’s why
they want to want to want get rid get rid get of rid of rid a of a of law that has that has that protected U.S. protected U.S. protected national, economic
and homelandand homelandand security homeland security homeland for nearly for nearly for a century. That’s why they want to want to want kill
the nearly 500,000 American jobs that are that are that tied to tied to tied the Jones Act. Greed.
They want cheap want cheap want foreign labor to labor to labor take over our over our over coasts, our coasts, our Lakes and water- and water- and
ways, and they and they and don’t give don’t give don’t a damn about maintaining about maintaining about America’s seafaring
and shipbuildingand shipbuildingand capacity, because that’s not how not how not they make money.

I’m underI’m underI’m no under no under illusions about the about the about magnitude of this of this of battle, but we’re but we’re but up to
the task. Keep an eye an eye an on our on our on usual our usual our channels for updates for updates for – our – our – website, our website, our our
social media pages, media pages, media the LOG, and probably and probably and an probably an probably occasional an occasional an text message. text message. text

Piney PointPiney PointPiney
When you read about read about read all about all about of the of the of new vessels being produced by produced by produced domes-

tic yards like union facilities NASSCO and Philly and Philly and Shipyard (among Shipyard (among Shipyard oth-
ers), you undoubtedly notice the changing technology featured on featured on featured all of
them, whether they’re whether they’re whether tankers, ConRos or containerships. or containerships. or One point that point that point
shouldn’t beshouldn’t beshouldn’t lost on lost on lost us is that new that new that technology means mariner training mariner training mariner is
more important than important than important ever.

That’s where our affiliated our affiliated our school affiliated school affiliated in Piney Point, Maryland, comes in.
The Paul Hall Center for Center for Center Maritime for Maritime for Training and Education and Education and is one of the of the of
greatest assetsgreatest assetsgreatest available to Seafarers. It’ll help you keep up with the times,
earn new ratings and make and make and more money. But you’ve But you’ve But got to got to got take advantage
of it.of it.of When you’re eligible, upgrade. It’ll be worth it.

Holiday WishesHoliday WishesHoliday
However youHowever youHowever observe the winter holidays, winter holidays, winter I wish you a safe, happy

and healthyand healthyand season. Whether you’re Whether you’re Whether at sea at sea at or ashore, or ashore, or I hope you’ll find
some time to relax, count your count your count blessings your blessings your and then and then and gear up gear up gear for the for the for New
Year.

See you in 2019, brothers and sisters. and sisters. and

Michael Sacco

Excellent Election Results

ITF Congress 2018 Focuses on Future
Heindel Re-ElectedHeindel Re-ElectedHeindel as Re-Elected as Re-Elected Chair of Chair of Chair Federation’s of Federation’s of Seafarers’ Section Seafarers’ Section Seafarers’

The ITF delegates from the United States and Canada gather for gather for gather a for a for photo onstage. SIU of Canada of Canada of President
Jim Given (sixth from right) and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Secretary-Treasurer David Secretary-Treasurer Heindel (right) are among those pictured.

An SIU banner (photo banner (photo banner at left) is displayed at the ITF gathering in Singa-
pore. Pictured from left to right (photo above) are Maritime Trades Depart-
ment Executive Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Secretary-Treasurer Duncan, SIU ITF Inspectors
Barbara Shipley, Shwe Aung and Ricky Esopa, SIU Secretary-Treasurer
David Heindel and ITF President Paddy Crumlin.

ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton (left) and SIU Secretary-Trea-
surer Davidsurer Davidsurer Heindel pose for a for a for photo during the ITF Congress.



December 2018 Seafarers LOG 3

Crowley Maritime’s newest SIU-crewed
Jones Act vessel officially has been wel-
comed into the fleet.

Seafarers and SIU officials took part in
the El Coqui’s christening Oct. 20 in Jack-
sonville, Florida. SIU Executive Vice Presi-
dent Augie Tellez was a featured speaker;
SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Cor-
gey and SIU Assistant Vice President Ar-
chie Ware were among the other attendees.

A combination containership and roll-
on/roll-off vessel (ConRo), the El Coqui
completed its maiden voyage to Puerto
Rico in late July. (The vessel originally was
slated for christening in August, but severe
weather caused the ceremony’s postpone-
ment.) The Jones Act ship is among the first
of its kind to be fueled by liquefied natural
gas (LNG).

In addition to Tellez, the christening
included remarks from Crowley Chair-
man and CEO Tom Crowley; Alexander
B. Gray, Special Assistant to the President
for the Defense Industrial Base; Resident
Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón of

Puerto Rico; and U.S. Reps. John Ruther-
ford (R) and Ted Yoho (R), both of Florida.
More than 350 people were in attendance
as Crowley Board of Directors Member
Christine Crowley, spouse of Tom Crowley,
served as sponsor. She performed a time-

honored tradition of breaking a champagne
bottle over the hull of the 720-foot vessel at
the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.

Tellez said that while the El Coqui is
named for a popular species of frog that’s
indigenous to Puerto Rico, the ship sym-
bolizes many important commitments by

Crowley Maritime.
“It represents, first and foremost, Tom

Crowley’s commitment to the people of
Puerto Rico,” Tellez stated. “It shows he’ll
help provide a safe, clean, efficient and
guaranteed pipeline to the mainland in the

best of times and in the worst of times.
“In the best of times,” he continued, “it’s

a way to get products to market to sustain
the Puerto Rico economy. In the worst, it’s
a guaranteed delivery of supplies needed to
recover from any devastation or disaster.”

The ship also reflects Tom Crowley’s

commitment to the Jones Act “not just in
words but with tremendous capital invest-
ment in the ships and in the infrastructure
both here (Jacksonville) and on the island,”
Tellez pointed out. “That commitment to
the Jones Act is, by extension, a commit-
ment to the national and economic security
of our country.”

The SIU official noted that the Jones
Act helps ensure the availability of assets
and manpower to meet U.S. sealift require-
ments while “fueling an economic engine
unrivaled anywhere in the world.”

Last but not least, Tellez said the com-
pany’s dedication to American-flag ship-
ping and U.S. crews “provides a doorway
that leads to a host of opportunities allowing
these mariners to earn their fair share of the
American Dream. It affords them the same
opportunity that everyone sitting here has
enjoyed: to reap the rewards of your labor,
grab onto the next rung of that ladder and
pull yourself and your loved ones to a better

Crowley Christens Jones Act Vessel El Coqui
SIU-Crewed ConRo Powered by Liquefied Natural Gas

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crowley (near center) pose with the SIU crew of the El Coqui.

“Many people talk about amending the Jones Act or taking it away,
but they’re not living on the island. They don’t need that supply on a
daily basis, on a weekly basis, and have it reliable like we receive it
today – and that’s the reason I support the Jones Act.” – Puerto Rico
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón

Vessel sponsor Christine Crowley does the honors at the
christening. (Photo courtesy Crowley Maritime) Pictured
from left near the vessel (center photo) are SIU VP Gulf
Coast Dean Corgey, Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner
Jenniffer González-Colón, and SIU Exec. VP Augie
Tellez. During the ceremony (photo at far right), SIU
Exec. VP Augie Tellez emphasizes the vital role played
by the U.S. Merchant Marine in national, economic and
homeland security.

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station in life.”
Tom Crowley said the christening was

“a culmination of many, many years of
hard work (and) many, many years of tran-
sition for this company. It’s remarkable to
see the transition. Whether it’s going from

Ro/Ro to Lo/Lo, the LNG fuel, putting a
car house on the back of a container ship,
you name it, you go through the transition
of what we did to build a ship and create a
supply chain that nobody else can match.
And it’s here today.”

Gray lauded the commitment by the
company and U.S. maritime industry to
lead an innovative new era of maritime
and supply chain services that support
economic and national security.

“El Coqui represents not just the $3
billion investment that Crowley has made
in this industry in recent years, it really is
the future of the maritime industry itself,”
Gray said. “The vessel is powered by liq-
uefied natural gas … it’s the cleanest fos-

sil fuel available. It will serve as a shining
example of the technological innovation
that’s going to allow this industry to re-
main a global leader for decades to come.”

“Many people may talk about amend-
ing the Jones Act or taking it away, but
they’re not living on the island,” said Rep.
González-Colón. “And they don’t need
that supply on a daily basis, on a weekly
basis, and have it reliable like we receive
it today – and that’s the reason I support
the Jones Act.”

The El Coqui can transport up to 2,400
twenty-foot-equivalent container units
(TEUs) at a cruising speed of 22 knots.
The ship can accommodate containers in a
wide range of sizes and types – including

53-foot by 102-inch-wide, high-capacity
containers and refrigerated containers.
Within the ship is an enclosed, ventilated
and weather-tight Ro/Ro deck that can
protectively carry cars and larger vehicles.
According to the company, “This type of
shipboard garage is offered exclusively by
Crowley in the trade, enhancing supply
chain solutions for customers.”

The ship is the first of two vessels
being built as part of Crowley’s Commit-
ment Class project. Sister ship Taíno is in
the final phases of construction and testing
at VT Halter Marine’s shipyard in Pasca-
goula, Mississippi. That vessel is expected
to be delivered later this year. It also will
carry an SIU crew.

SIU members aboard the new ConRo welcome SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez (fifth from
right) and SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (fourth from left).

The Jones Act vessel is shown during its maiden voyage to Puerto Rico in late July.
(Photo courtesy Crowley)

New Crowley
Vessel Joins

SIU-Crewed Fleet
Continued from Page 3

Asst. VP Ware Retires after 40-Year Career
Archie Ware’s first connection with the

SIU shows that good things may indeed
result from initially undesirable circum-
stances.

Ware in late October retired from the
union after 40 years of service, most re-
cently as an assistant vice president based
in Jacksonville, Florida. Had he not been
laid off while working for New York City
in 1978, though, he may never have landed
with the Seafarers.

“I had been making great money,” Ware
recalled. “A guy named Earl Butcher (who
worked for the union) asked if I wanted
to go to sea, and I said no, thank you. But
money got tighter and I asked if the offer
still stood. He drove to me headquarters in
Brooklyn and that was it. I came on board
right then and there.”

One could safely say it worked out.
Ware, 62, said he enjoyed every part of his

SIU career, which included sailing in the
deck department (he became a recertified
bosun in 1994), working on shore gangs in
New York and New Jersey for more than a
dozen years, and then serving as an official
since 2001.

“I loved it all,” Ware stated. “I loved
training, I loved teaching, going to the ships
and tugs. I also liked taking photos and
sending them to the LOG. The only thing
I didn’t like is people complaining about
nothing.”

SIU Executive Vice President Augie
Tellez said he worked with Ware for de-
cades. “Archie is a true-blue guy – hard
working and never shied away from an as-
signment. He could always be counted on,”
Tellez stated.

Recently retired SIU Vice President
Government Services Kermett Mangram
described Ware as “a workaholic. We’ve
been friends a long time; we met at Piney
Point, and I (later) recommended that he
become a representative, because I thought
he’d be good. Bubba – that’s what I call
him – is a good dude, and the membership
is going to miss him. I wish him well on his
retirement. Now, his watch is over.”

SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean
Corgey noted, “When he came ashore, he
trained in Houston and we became very
close. He’s a super guy to work with and
he became like family. Archie is loyal,
dedicated and has an excellent work ethic.
He’s meticulous – one of these guys who’s
the first to show up in the morning and the
last to leave in the evening. Above all, he
serviced the members in Jacksonville and
really left the port in excellent shape. I wish
him the best.”

Assistant Vice President Kris Hopkins
worked with Ware for 30 years. “I’ve
always had a lot of respect for him,” Hop-
kins said. “I appreciate his work ethic and
we’ve had a great working relationship
between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale
(where Hopkins is based). He’ll certainly be
missed.”

SIU Jacksonville Port Agent Ashley
Nelson said, “I had the pleasure of meeting
Archie back in 2001 while he was teaching
union education during my time as an ap-
prentice. Fast forward a few years, and who
would have believed he would become my
teacher again, but in a different capacity.
He’s taught me the ins and outs of being

an effective official while I was under his
direct supervision here in the Port of Jack-
sonville. It’s been an honor and pleasure
to have him as my mentor and I think I
speak for many when I say he’ll be greatly
missed.”

Ware said he came shore “because I
wanted to help the members. I wanted to see
what I could do behind the counter.”

With a chuckle, Ware recalled that the
most challenging part of his four decades
with the union happened fairly early.
“When I got my first bosun job at age 25,
I looked like a whippersnapper, so I when
I went aboard the ship (the Bonny), people
thought I was a wiper or an OS at first. But
after that, it was all downhill,” he said.

Now, Ware wants to spend more time
with his family. “That’s the only reason
I’m retiring,” he said. He plans to remain

in Jacksonville but also do some traveling,
along with “a lot of fishing and a lot of
honey-do.”

Reflecting on his career, Ware noted,
“I definitely want to acknowledge Augie
Tellez. We met back in the 1980s in Brook-
lyn, and he’s been supportive the whole
time I’ve been with the organization.”

Asked what advice he’d give to current
members, Ware replied, “Aboard the ves-
sels, be professional and represent the union
in a positive way. By doing that, trust me,
the company recognizes it. I’d also tell them
to get into the Seafarers 401k. It’ll pay off
in the long run.”

He added, “And I would tell our union
reps, treat people the way you want to be
treated. That’s the best way to sum it up.
To members and reps alike, I’d say be a
problem-solver.”

SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (left) presents Asst. VP Archie Ware with a commemora-
tive ship’s wheel in recognition of Ware’s retirement. The presentation took place on Oct.
11 at the hall in Jacksonville, Florida.

This 2011 snapshot was taken at the hiring
hall in Jacksonville, Florida. SIU Asst. VP
Archie Ware (left) is shown with Port Agent
Georg Kenny, who’s based in Norfolk, Vir-
ginia.

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Several SIU- and CIVMAR-crewed
ships as well as an individual Seafarer
were recognized at this year’s Admiral
of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) awards din-
ner.

Hosted by the United Seamen’s Ser-
vice, the event took place Nov. 2 in New
York City.

The top awards went to Paul Doell,
national president of the Seafarers-af-
filiated American Maritime Officers;
Salvador Bruno, president and chief
executive officer of Hapag-Lloyd USA;
and Raymond F. Fitzgerald, chairman
of the ARC Group.

The SIU-crewed MV Norfolk (oper-
ated by Argent Marine) and tractor tug
Michelle Sloan (Harley Marine Services)
each received AOTOS Mariners Plaques
for rescues, as did the CIVMAR-crewed
Military Sealift Command ships USNS
Yuma and USNS Trenton. Additionally,
AB Leo Onofrio earned an AOTOS
Mariners Rosette for extinguishing a fire
aboard the MV Patriot.

The SIU was out in force for the
gathering. Attendees included President
Michael Sacco, Executive Vice Presi-
dent Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer

David Heindel, Vice President Contracts
George Tricker, Vice President Atlantic
Coast Joseph Soresi, Vice President
Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, Vice President
Great Lakes and Inland Waters Tom
Orzechowski, Political and Legislative

Director Brian Schoeneman, Port Agent
Mark von Siegel, Port Agent Joe Base-
lice, Safety Director Osvaldo Ramos and
Chief Counsel Leslie Tarantola. Seafar-
ers Plans Administrator Maggie Bowen
also attended.

Two recent guest editorials published by The Hill high-
lighted the importance of the Jones Act – from two different
perspectives.

The first, written by U.S. Rep. Garamendi (D-California),
began with a historical frame of reference: “In 1791, our
nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamil-
ton, founded the Revenue Cutter Service. This entity, which
would later become today’s United States Coast Guard, en-
sured that proper import duties were paid on goods arriving
to the United States by sea – a key source of financial sup-
port for our fledgling nation. But Hamilton wasn’t just con-
cerned with international trade; he also understood the value
of American shipbuilding, and he required that the cutters be
built from American-made materials. Why? To strengthen
America’s shipbuilding and domestic manufacturing sectors,
which were crucial to our country’s national security and
economic development.”

Garamendi, who serves as the Ranking Member of the
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, continued, “Two-
hundred twenty-seven years later, they still are – and that is
why our nation needs the Jones Act now more than ever. The
Jones Act is a simple law: It requires that shipping between
two U.S. ports occur on ships that are built in the United
States, fly the U.S. flag, and are operated by crews consisting
of at least 75 percent American citizens. This requirement
buttresses a domestic maritime trade that supports nearly half
a million jobs and almost $100 billion in annual economic
impact.

“If the Jones Act did not exist, this industry would be
sharply undercut by foreign shippers with lower labor protec-

tions, environmental requirements, and safety standards,” the
Congressman wrote. “Not only would we outsource marine
transportation along our coasts and inland waterways to the
cheapest foreign bidder, we also would hollow out a key com-
ponent of American industrial might.”

He also noted the importance of America’s freight cabo-
tage law as it pertains to the national defense. The Jones Act
“remains essential for our national security and our war fight-
ing capacity,” Garamendi pointed out. “Our military relies
on privately owned sealift capacity and highly trained and
credentialed merchant mariners to transport and sustain our
armed forces when deployed overseas during times of con-
flict. But the number of ocean-going U.S.-flag vessels has
dropped from 249 in the 1980s, to 106 in 2012, to at most
81 today.”

The congressman then offered an example of the dangers
of a dwindling U.S.-flag fleet. “The consequences of this
steep decline are not just theoretical,” he said. “Our military
has had to turn to foreign-flagged vessels for sustainment in
times of war, and experience shows that can have dangerous
consequences. In the 1991 Gulf War, our armed forces relied
on 192 foreign-flagged ships to carry cargo to the war zone.
The foreign crews on thirteen vessels mutinied, forcing those
ships to abandon their military mission. Would foreign-flag
carriers be any more reliable today, especially for a long-term
deployment into active war zones?”

The loss of tonnage in the fleet has other, less obvious con-
sequences. He wrote, “The U.S. Transportation Command and
Federal Maritime Administration estimate that our country is
now at least 1,800 mariners short of the minimum required
for adequate military sealift, even with the Jones Act firmly in
place. Without the Jones Act, our nation would be wholly un-
prepared to meet the labor demands of rapid, large-scale force
projection for national security.”

The second op-ed was written by George Landrith,
president of public policy think tank Frontiers of Freedom.
Landrith focused on a recent example of the Jones Act com-

ing under fire by opponents of the law: “Virtually every
argument against the Jones Act is falsely premised on the
notion that it increases consumer prices and that it impeded
emergency supplies from getting to Puerto Rico after last
year’s hurricanes. Some have even argued that Puerto Ri-
co’s decade-long recession is the fault of the Jones Act –
despite the fact that it was enacted almost 100 years ago.
Simply stated, there is no factual evidence to support these
claims.”

He continued, “Claims that Puerto Rico’s hurricane re-
covery was impeded by the Jones Act are silly. Within hours
after the hurricane and once the port had reopened, Jones
Act vessels were unloading vital cargoes – including food,
water, medicine, fuel, and other relief cargo. In fact, so much
relief was delivered that the port lacked space to store it all.
The biggest challenge was distributing the relief goods from
the port throughout the island because of damaged roadways,
electrical and communication outages, and trucker shortages.
But that cannot be blamed on the Jones Act.”

Landrith’s organization studied the impacts of U.S.-flag
shipping to Puerto Rico, as he explained: “Frontiers of Free-
dom conducted its own study on consumer prices. We priced
a ‘basket of consumer goods’ (food items, toiletries, cleaning
products, etc.) in Miami, Florida, and Houston, Texas and
compared them to the prices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The
cost in Puerto Rico was not higher. In fact, some items were
cheaper in Puerto Rico despite being shipped from the U.S.
Mainland.”

He concluded, “Sadly, we will continue to hear the unin-
formed and misinformed, as well as those with a political ax
to grind, make false arguments maligning the Jones Act. But
what you will not hear from them are real facts, real studies,
real data or even a serious discussion of the numerous ben-
efits of the Jones Act.... The Jones Act works for America. It
keeps the homeland safe, ensures that we have a shipbuilding
industry to support our military, and supports good-paying
jobs for Americans.”

Democratic Congressman, Conservative Think-Tank President
Cite Numerous Benefits of America’s Freight Cabotage Law

Op-Eds Voice more Jones Act Support

Summary Annual Report
For Seafarers Health

And Benefits Plan

This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafar-
ers Health and Benefits Plan (Employer Identification No.
13-5557534, Plan No. 501) for the period January 1, 2017 to
December 31, 2017. The annual report has been filed with
the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required
under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
(ERISA).

Basic Financial Statement
The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the

plan, was $153,601,785 as of December 31, 2017 compared to
$129,861,244 as of January 1, 2017. During the plan year the
plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $23,740,541.
This increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in
the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value
of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the
assets at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired
during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income
of $100,677,924. This income included employer contributions
of $92,840,008, employee contributions of $521,925, realized
gains of $600,415 from the sale of assets, earnings from invest-
ments of $6,138,719 and other income of $576,857. Plan ex-
penses were $76,937,383. These expenses included $12,863,263
in administrative expenses and $64,074,120 in benefits paid to
participants and beneficiaries.

Your Rights to Additional Information
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual re-

port, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are
included in that report:
n An accountant’s report;
n Financial information and information on payments to

service providers;
n Assets held for investment; and
n Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part
thereof, write or call the office of: Margaret Bowen, 5201 Auth
Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge
to cover copying costs will be $7.75 for the full report or $0.25
per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administra-
tor, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and
liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement
of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes,
or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from
the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying
notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover
copying costs given above does not include a charge for the
copying of these portions of the report because these portions
are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the an-
nual report at the main office of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 Auth
Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of
Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S.
Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests
to the Department should be addressed to: U.S. Department of
Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Public Dis-
closure Room, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513,
Washington, D.C. 20210.

Seafarers Honored at AOTOS Event

SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and Exec. VP
Augie Tellez (right) chat with U.S. Army Gen. Ste-
phen R. Lyons, commanding officer, U.S. Transpor-
tation Command.

SIU member AB Leo Onofrio (center) is recognized for quickly ex-
tinguishing a shipboard fire. He’s pictured with MSC Commander
Dee Mewbourne (left) and Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby.

Top honorees (from left) Salvador Bruno, Paul Doell and Raymond F. Fitzger-
ald display their respective awards.

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6 Seafarers LOG December 2018

The Seafarers International Union, AGLIW
assists employees by representing them in all as-
pects of their employment and work aboard ves-
sels which sail deep sea, on the Great Lakes and
inland waters throughout the country. For the most
part, the union spends a majority of its financial re-
sources on collective bargaining activities and em-
ployee representation services. In addition to these
expenditures, the union also spends resources on a
variety of other efforts such as organizing, publica-
tions, political activities, international affairs and
community services. All of these services advance
the interests of the union and its membership.

This annual notice is required by law and is
sent to advise employees represented by the Seafar-
ers International Union, AGLIW about their rights
and obligations concerning payment of union dues.
This notice contains information which will allow
you to understand the advantages and benefits of
being a union member in good standing. It also will
provide you with detailed information as to how to
become an agency fee payor. An agency fee payor is
an employee who is not a member of the union but
who meets his or her financial obligation by making
agency fee payments. With this information, you will
be able to make an informed decision about your sta-
tus with the Seafarers International Union, AGLIW.

1. Benefits of union membership — While non-
members do receive material benefits from a union
presence in their workplace, there are significant
benefits to retaining full membership in the union.
Among the many benefits and opportunities avail-
able to a member of the Seafarers International
Union, AGLIW are the right to attend union meet-
ings, the right to vote for candidates for union office
and the right to run for union office. Members also
have the right to participate in the development of
contract proposals and participate in contract ratifi-
cation and strike votes. Members also may play a
role in the development and formulation of union

policies.
2. Cost of union membership — In addition to

working dues, to belong to the union as a full book
member the cost is $500.00 (five hundred dollars)
per year or $125.00 (one hundred twenty-five dol-
lars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent
of the gross amount an employee receives for vaca-
tion benefits and are paid when the member files a
vacation application.

3. Agency fee payors — Employees who
choose not to become union members may become
agency fee payors. As a condition of employment,
in states which permit such arrangements, individu-
als are obligated to make payments to the union in
the form of an agency fee. The fee these employees
pay is to support the core representational services
that the union provides. These services are those
related to the collective bargaining process, con-
tract administration and grievance adjustments.
Examples of these activities include but are not
limited to, the negotiation of collective bargaining
agreements, the enforcement and administration
of collective bargaining agreements and meetings
with employers and employees. Union services also
include representation of employees during disci-
plinary meetings, grievance and arbitration pro-
ceedings, National Labor Relations Board hearings
and court litigation.

Employees who pay agency fees are not re-
quired to pay for expenses not germane to the
collective bargaining process. Examples of these
expenses would be expenses required as a result of
community service, legislative activities and politi-
cal affairs.

4. Amount of agency fee — As noted above,
dues objectors may pay a fee which represents
the costs of expenses related to those supporting
costs germane to the collective bargaining process.
After review of all expenses during the 2017 cal-
endar year, the fee cost associated with this rep-

resentation amounts to 80.32 percent of the dues
amount. This means that the agency fee based
upon the dues would be $401.60 (four hundred
one dollars sixty cents) for the applicable year.
An appropriate reduction also will be calculated
for working dues.

This amount applies to the 2019 calendar year.
This means that any individual who wishes to elect
to pay agency fees and submits a letter between
December 1, 2018 and November 30, 2019 will
have this calculation applied to their 2018 dues
payments which may still be owed to the union. As
noted below, however, to continue to receive the
agency fee reduction effective January 2020, your
objection must be received by December 1, 2019.

A report which delineates chargeable and non-
chargeable expenses is available to you free of
charge. You may receive a copy of this report by
writing to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers Inter-
national Union, AGLIW, 5201 Auth Way, Camp
Springs, MD 20746. This report is based upon an
audited financial report of the union’s expenses
during 2017.

Please note that as the chargeable and non-
chargeable expenses may change each year, the
agency fee amount may also fluctuate each year.
Individuals who are entitled to pay agency fees and
wish to pay fees rather than dues, must elect this op-
tion each year by filing an objection in accordance
with the procedure noted below.

5. Filing of objections — If you choose to ob-
ject to paying dues, an objection must be filed annu-
ally. To receive the deduction beginning in January
of each year, you must file by the beginning of De-
cember in the prior year. An employee may file an
objection at any time during the year, however, the
reduction will apply only prospectively and only
until December 31 of that calendar year. Reductions
in dues will not be applied retroactively. As noted
above, each year the amount of the dues reduction

may change based upon an auditor’s report from a
previous year.

The objection must be sent in writing to:
Agency Fee Payor Objection Administration, Sec-
retary-Treasurer’s Office, Seafarers International
Union, AGLIW, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs,
MD 20746.

6. Filing a challenge — Upon receiving the no-
tice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures
related to core representation activities, an objector
shall have 45 days to submit a challenge with the
Secretary-Treasurer’s office if he or she believes
that the calculation of chargeable activities is in-
correct. Every person who wishes to object to the
calculation of chargeable expenses has a legal right
to file such an objection.

7. Appeal procedure — Upon receiving the
challenge(s) at the end of the 45-day period, the
union will consolidate all appeals and submit them
to an independent arbitrator. The presentation to the
arbitrator will be either in writing or at a hearing.
The method of the arbitration will be determined by
the arbitrator. If a hearing is held, any objector who
does not wish to attend may submit his/her views
in writing by the date of the hearing. If a hearing is
not held, the arbitrator will set the dates by which
all written submissions will be received.

The costs of the arbitration shall be borne by the
union. Individuals submitting challenges will be
responsible for all the costs associated with present-
ing their appeal. The union will have the burden of
justifying its calculations.

The SIU works very hard to ensure that all of its
members receive the best representation possible. On
behalf of all the SIU officers and employees, I would
like to thank you for your continuing support.

Sincerely,
David Heindel
Secretary-Treasurer

Beck Notice Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements
Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act

This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Money
Purchase Pension Plan, (Employer Identification No. 52-1994914,
Plan No. 001) for the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security
Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Basic Financial Statement
Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust (benefits are pro-

vided in whole from trust funds). Plan expenses were $8,989,993.
These expenses included $1,112,863 in administrative expenses and
$7,867,130 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total
of 15,300 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan
at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet
earned the right to receive benefits.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the
plan, was $128,471,916 as of December 31, 2017 compared to
$117,210,800 as of January 1, 2017. During the plan year the plan
experienced an increase in its net assets of $11,261,116. This increase
includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan
assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets
at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning
of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan
had total income of $20,251,109, including employer contributions
of $9,168,735, employee contributions of $209,634, gain of $248,652
from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $10,620,428 and
other income of $3,660.

The plan has a contract with The Prudential Insurance Company
of America which allocates funds toward individual policies.

Your Rights to Additional Information
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or

any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in

that report:
n An accountant’s report;
n Financial information and information on payments to service

providers;
n Assets held for investment;
n Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets;
n Insurance information including sales commissions paid by

insurance carriers; and
n Information regarding any common or collective trust, pooled

separate accounts, master trusts or 103-12 investment entities in
which the plan participates.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof,
write or call the office of :Margaret R. Bowen, Administrator, 5201
Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675.

The charge to cover copying costs will be $8.50 for the full report,
or $0.25 per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on
request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the
plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses
of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy
of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two state-
ments and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report.
The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a
charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these
portions are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual
report at the main office of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 Auth Way,
Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in
Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of
Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department
should be addressed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Ben-
efits Security Administration, Public Disclosure Room, 200 Constitu-
tion Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513, Washington, D.C. 20210.

This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers In-
ternational Union AGLIW 401(k) Plan, (Employer Identification
No. 26-1527179, Plan No. 002) for the period January 1, 2017 to
December 31, 2017. The annual report has been filed with the Em-
ployee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Em-
ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Basic Financial Statement
Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust (benefits are pro-

vided in whole from trust funds). Plan expenses were $2,229,086.
These expenses included $63,721 in administrative expenses,
$2,109,945 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries and
$55,420 in other expenses. A total of 11,396 persons were partici-
pants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, al-
though not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive
benefits.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the
plan, was $36,621,936 as of December 31, 2017 compared to
$28,777,633 as of January 1, 2017. During the plan year the plan
experienced an increase in its net assets of $7,844,303. This increase
includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan
assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan’s assets
at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning
of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan
had total income of $10,073,389, including employee contributions
of $4,812,100, others contributions of $186,149 and earnings from
investments of $5,075,140.

Your Rights to Additional Information
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report,

or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included
in that report:

An accountant’s report;
Financial Information and information on payments to service

providers;
Assets held for investment;
Schedule of delinquent participant contributions;
Insurance information including sales commissions paid by in-

surance carriers.
To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof,

write or call the office of: Margaret Bowen, Plan Administrator,
5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675.

The charge to cover copying costs will be $6.75 for the full
report, or $0.25 per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator,
on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities
of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and
expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you re-
quest a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator,
these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as
part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above
does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the
report because these portions are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual
report at the main office of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 Auth Way,
Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in
Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department
of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Depart-
ment should be addressed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee
Benefits Security Administration, Public Disclosure Room, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513, Washington, D.C. 20210.

Summary Annual Report
For Seafarers International Union

AGLIW 401(k) Plan

Summary Annual Report for Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan

This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Vacation
Plan, (Employer Identification No. 13-5602047, Plan No. 503) for
the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The annual report
has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration,
as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA).

Basic Financial Statement
The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan,

was $24,346,823 as of December 31, 2017 compared to $22,072,212
as of January 1, 2017. During the plan year the plan experienced an
increase in its net assets of $2,274,611. This increase includes unreal-
ized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is,
the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the
year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year, or the
cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan
had total income of $69,598,680. This income included employer
contributions of $67,787,560, realized gains of $328,440 from the
sale of assets, earnings from investments of $1,350,896 and other in-
come of $131,784. Plan expenses were $67,324,069. These expenses
included $6,306,398 in administrative expenses and $61,017,671 in
benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries.

Your Rights to Additional Information
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or

any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in
that report:

n An accountant’s report;
n Financial information and information on payments to service

providers;
n Assets held for investment; and
n Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets
To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof,

write or call the office of: Margaret R. Bowen, Administrator, 5201
Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675.

The charge to cover copying costs will be $17.75 for the full
report, or $0.25 per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on
request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the
plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses
of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy
of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two state-
ments and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report.
The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a
charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these
portions are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual
report at the main office of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 Auth Way,
Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in
Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of
Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department
should be addressed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Ben-
efits Security Administration, Public Disclosure Room, 200 Constitu-
tion Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513, Washington, D.C. 20210.

Summary Annual Report for Seafarers Vacation Plan

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December 2018 Seafarers LOG 7

At Sea and Ashore with the SIU

ABOARD ISLA BELLA – Mariners on the TOTE ship display a cake that was baked
in honor of the vessel’s third anniversary. The Isla Bella is the world’s first LNG-
powered containership. Thanks to vessel master Capt. Raymond T. Thompson III
for the photo.

ABOARD PRESIDENT EISENHOWER – The
union serviced the President Eisenhower, one
of APL’s newly reflagged vessels, during the
night of Sept. 11 on the West Coast. Pictured
from left to right aboard the ship are ACU
Romeo Molina, Port Agent Nick Marrone II,
Chief Cook Reynaldo Ricarte and Chief Stew-
ard Clifton Medley III.

ABOARD KAUAI – These photos were taken aboard the Matson ship during a West Coast servicing.
Chief Cook Alberto Insong (photo at right) is pictured in the galley, while the photo at left includes (from
left) Chief Steward Frank Ramones and ACU Ziyad Omar.

ABOARD CALIFORNIA – Pictured from left aboard the Crowley tanker in
Richmond, California, are GVA Jeff Ham, Chief Cook Katherine Anderson,
Recertified Steward Mark Scardino, AB Kyle Silva, SA Juan Oliva, Oiler
Tuan Tran and Recertified Bosun Kenneth Abrahamson.

ABOARD MAHIMAHI – Pictured on the Mat-
son vessel in Oakland, California, are (from left)
SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona, Recertified Steward
Richard Paulson, ACU John Canson and Chief
Cook Andy Campollo.

AT HONOLULU HALL – Three Seafarers take the ServSafe test while fellow member – Recertified Steward George
Monseur, a registered proctor – oversees the proceedings. Pictured from left are Recertified Steward Cesar Dela Cruz,
Monseur, Chief Cook Freddie Castro and Chief Cook Jaime Austria.

AT SAN JUAN HALL – AB Jonathan Rivera (left) and AB
Joseph Dupre assemble shelves for the new hiring hall in
Puerto Rico. Thanks to Recertified Bosun Wilfredo Velez
for the photo.

AT NORFOLK HALL – The group photo above was taken during the October membership meeting, while the snapshot at
left features (from left) Patrolman Mario Torrey administering the membership oath to full-book Seafarers Kevin Campbell
and Melvin Hunter.

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8 Seafarers LOG December 2018

Spotlight on Mariner Health

Editor’s note: This article is provided
by the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan
Medical Department.

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac
located under your liver area. The gallbladder’s
function is to store bile that is produced by the
liver and pass it along through a biliary duct
that empties into the small intestine.

Inflammation of this area causes the ma-
jority of gallbladder diseases due to irritation
of the gallbladder walls, which is known as
cholecystitis. This type of inflammation is
mostly due to gallstones blocking the ducts
leading to the small intestine and causing
bile to build up.

Gallstones develop when there are chem-
icals in the bile or when the blood forms hard
particles that obstruct the passageways to the
gallbladder and bile ducts.

Gallstones are extremely common and
many people do not even know they have
them. Gallstones are primarily made up of
cholesterol with small amounts of mucus,
calcium, and protein.

There are many factors that contribute
to the risk of forming gallstones, including
being overweight or obese, having diabetes,
being age 60 or older, taking medications
that contain estrogen, being female, having
Crohn’s disease or other conditions that af-Crohn’s disease or other conditions that af-Crohn’s disease or other conditions that af
fect how nutrients are absorbed, and having
cirrhosis or other liver problems.

Cholecystitis is the most common type of
gallbladder disease. It can be either acute in
onset or chronic, such as a constant inflam-
mation of the gallbladder.

Acute cholecystitis is generally caused
by gallstones. It can also be the result of a
tumor or other illnesses. It may present with
pain in the upper right side of the upper ab-

domen. The pain tends to flare up right after
a meal. The pain can be very sharp in nature
or a dull type of ache. This can radiate to
the right shoulder at times. You may have
a fever, nausea and vomiting, and some yel-
lowing of the skin called jaundice.

Chronic cholecystitis is when a gall-
stone is possibly lodged in the neck of the
gallbladder or in the bile duct. When there
is an obstruction in the area, no bile can pass
through. This will lead to inflammation and
distention.

A plugged bile duct will cause extreme
pain in the middle of your upper abdomen,
fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, yellowing
of the skin and pale-colored stools.

There are many other diseases of the bili-
ary system that include Biliary Dyskinesia,
Sclerosing Cholangitis, Gallbladder polyps,
abscesses of the gallbladder, and gallbladder
cancer. Diagnosis is done through a detailed
history, physical exams, lab work, X-rays,
and ultrasounds. HIDA scans look directly
at the duct system within the gallbladder and
liver. They’re often used when a person has
symptoms but the ultrasound did not show
any stones.

Other testing may include CT scans,
MRIs, biopsies and an endoscopy or ERCP
where a tube is passed through the mouth
and into the bile ducts themselves.

Treatment is done with lifestyle modi-
fications such as increasing your physical
activity, dietary changes and weight loss,
medications, and finally surgical interven-
tions.

The incidence of gallstones being formed
can be decreased by following a diet high in
fiber, eating healthy fats that come from fish
and olive oil, and eating whole grains like
brown rice and whole wheat breads.

Ingredients
10 pounds chicken breast halves without skin
6 tablespoons Mrs Dash seasoning

Sauce recipe:
1 ½ cups hoisin sauce
½ cup sesame oil
¾ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup light soy sauce
3 cups apple juice
¼ cup fresh ginger, grated
1 ½ tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced fine
½ teaspoon clove, ground
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
1 cup green onion, chopped

Preparation
n Pre-heat grill to medium to high heat.
n Season the chicken with the Mrs Dash sea-
soning evenly.
n In a bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, sesame
oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, hot sauce, garlic
and cloves. Whisk to combine, take out 1/3 and
set aside for later use. Pour the remaining sauce
over the chicken and toss to coat.
n Grill the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side
on a well-oiled grill, place in 2” hotel pan
shingled.
n Bake in a 350-degree F oven for 15 minutes
uncovered, until internal temperature of 165 de-
grees F is reached.
n Glaze the cooked chicken with the reserved
sauce from step #3.

n Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and
chopped green onion.

Nutrition Information
Per serving (excluding unknown items): 259
calories; 7g fat (26.3% calories from fat); 35g
protein; 12g carbohydrate; 1g dietary fiber; 85mg
cholesterol; 464 mg sodium. Exchanges: 0 grain
(starch); 4 ½ lean meat; 0 vegetable; 0 fruit; 1 fat;
½ other carbohydrates

Provided by Chef Robert “RJ” Johnson of the
Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and
Education’s Lundeberg School of Seamanship

Healthful Recipe
Grilled Sesame Chicken Breast

Servings: 25

The Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disease

With Seafarers on the Great Lakes
These snapshots of the SIU-crewed ATB

Presque Isle (operated by Key Lakes) were
taken in early September in Two Harbors,
Minnesota. Thanks to SIU Port Agent Todd
Brdak for the photos.

Port Agent Todd Brdak, Asst. VP Bryan
Powell, AB Fayez Mussa

SIU Asst. VP Bryan Powell boards the ves-
sel.

The vessel loads taconite pellets.AB Fayez Mussa, Port Agent Todd Brdak

Bosun Bryan Benak (left) and Port Agent Todd Brdak
review paperwork.



December 2018 Seafarers LOG 9

Port Traditional Date January February March April May June July August September October November December

Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 3 8 5 3 7 4 2

Jersey City Tuesday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 4 9 6 3 8 5 3

Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 4 9 6 4

Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5

Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5

Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5

San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5

Algonac Friday after first Sunday 11 8 8 12 10 7 12 9 6 11 8 6

Houston Monday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 10 15 12 9 15 12 9

New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 10 15 12 10

Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 11 16 13 11

Oakland Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12

Port Everglades Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12

Joliet Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12

St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13

Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13

Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 22 19 18 22 20 17 22 19 16 21 18 16

Guam Thursday after third Sunday 24 21 21 25 23 20 25 22 19 24 21 19

Tacoma Friday after third Sunday 25 22 22 26 24 21 26 23 20 25 22 20

Dates appearing in bold type indicate that meetings are being held on other than traditional meeting dates. The reasons for the changes at affected ports, respectively, are as follows:

Union Membership Meeting Dates for 2019

� A total of five scholarships, each worth $20,000, are being offered to depen-
dents (spouses included) to attend four-year courses of study at accredited
colleges or universities. Dependents and spouses of active as well as retired
Seafarers may apply.

Scholarships totalling $132,000 are available to Seafarers and their dependents looking to continue their education. Allocations for each category will be
as follows:

Dependents Scholarships

� One $20,000 offering for a four-year course of study at an accredited col-
lege or university
� Two scholarships ($6,000 each) for Seafarers interested in pursuing two-
year courses of study at a community college or vocational school

Seafarers Scholarships
Five scholarships designated for dependents:Three scholarships designated for active Seafarers:

Please send me the 2019 SHBP Scholarship Program Booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a
copy of the application form.

Name...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Street Address....................................................................................................................................................................................................
City, State, Zip Code.........................................................................................................................................................................................
Telephone Number ( ) .................................................................................................................................................................................
This application is for: � Self � Dependent
Mail this completed form to: Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746

To take advantage of these opportunities, clip, complete and mail the form below, or visit www.seafarers.org, go to the Member Benefits tab,
navigate to the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan menu and select Scholarship Booklet (PDF).

Although the booklet says 2016, all information is still current for the 2019 SHBP Scholarships.

12/18

2019 Health and Benefits Plan Scholarship Program

n Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King Day
and Presidents’ Day Observances

n Piney Point change created by Labor Day Observance n Houston changes created by Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day
Observances

Meetings at each port start at 10:30 a.m.

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10 Seafarers LOG December 2018

After many years of stalled attempts, the SIU was more than happy
to officially open the new hiring hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on
Nov. 8 with an event that included food, drinks and a live band.

“Welcome to your brand-new SIU union hall,” SIU Port Agent Amancio
Crespo began, before being interrupted by cheers and applause from the
more than 150 members, elected officials, company executives and guests
gathered outside the building for the ceremony.

The new facility, located at 659 Hillside Street in the Summit Hills
neighborhood of San Juan, is immaculate, with all-new furniture in mul-
tiple member lounge areas, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, a modern gal-
ley and mess area, WiFi access and a second-floor conference room. Most
importantly, it’s in a safe and secure neighborhood – a huge improvement
from the previous hall.

The SIU was represented at the event by Executive Vice President
Augie Tellez, Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, Vice President Contracts
George Tricker, Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Port Agents
Pat Vandegrift and Crespo. Also in attendance were Seafarers Plans Ad-
ministrator Maggie Bowen and SIU Chief Counsel Leslie Tarantola.

After an invocation by San Juan resident AB John Telles, Crespo’s
daughter Amanda led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Carlos Romero Barceló, lifelong politician and friend of the SIU, was
the next to speak. Barceló reflected on his long history of supporting
unions, before talking about the current state of maritime for Puerto Rico:
“There is so much misinformation spread about the Jones Act, and it’s
spread by leaders in the House and Senate. They say, ‘We cannot compete
with shipping in other parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America
because we have to ship on American ships.’ But wait a minute. Walk
down to the docks, and see where the Japanese cars come in. Do they have
a Japanese flag on their mast or not? Of course they have a Japanese flag
on them, they come from Japan! There’s no limitation whatsoever on ship-
ping from a U.S. port to a non-U.S. port, they can be any flagged vessel.

“But the shipping rule, as so many other countries have, is that if you
go from one port in a country to another port in the same country, you need
to be flagged in that country and not a foreign vessel,” Barceló continued.
“For political reasons, they keep attacking the shipping lines and saying
lies about the shipping lines, so we have to tell the truth to the people.”

Next to speak was Hector Figueroa, Chief of Staff for the Office of Héc-
tor Ferrer, Chair of the Puerto Rico Popular Democratic Party. Ferrer, who
was a strong supporter of the maritime industry in Puerto Rico, unexpect-
edly passed away on Nov. 5. Figueroa’s speech was followed by a moment
of silence in honor of Ferrer.

Corgey took the podium next, saying, “My hometown is Houston,
Texas, and we got hit hard in 2017 by Hurricane Harvey. Right after that,
you got hit hard down here [by Hurricane Maria]. And I’m pleased to
report to you today, Houston is back, and let me tell you what I see here
today – Puerto Rico is back.”

Corgey continued, “Leading the charge of that recovery is the maritime
industry, there’s no question about it. And as far as who from the SIU

is leading that charge, it is my good friend Amancio Crespo. I can’t say
enough about Amancio. He was there 24 hours a day on the docks getting
relief supplies in. Every member, every Puerto Rican resident that needed
assistance, he was there. He worked himself to a ragged bone, he did every-
thing he could – and in his spare time, he put this building together.”

He then introduced Tellez, who was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Tellez
gave a rousing speech in Spanish, which he translated for the Seafarers
LOG:

“Good morning and welcome to the christening of this beautiful new
building. I bring you greetings and salutations from President Mike Sacco,
who unfortunately could not be with us here today. It is a grand day for a
grand building that’s new, clean, well-appointed and – most of all – safe for
our entire SIU family and friends. This building exists in great part due to
the hard work by Amancio Crespo. More importantly, he was at the same
time committed to the tremendous effort of delivering water, food, supplies
and hope to all those suffering the devastation of Hurricane Maria. So, to
Amancio, his wife Maria, the companies and to all the members who joined
in the relief effort, we give our thanks, our respect and a great round of ap-
plause.”

Heindel then spoke about the long road to the grand opening, saying,
“We put up our old building for sale over 20 years ago. We started looking
for a new facility, we found a few nice spots.... Finally, we found this little
spot here. We said, ‘This has got a lot of possibilities.’ And as you’ll see,
it’s a fantastic building, and it’ll be here for the next 30 years, I’m sure. It’s
taken us a long time to get to this point, but thank God we are here today.”

Heindel continued, “This is an example of our commitment, not just to
our membership here in Puerto Rico to provide a very safe and clean facil-
ity for them to conduct business in, but it’s also a commitment that the SIU
has made to the Jones Act here in Puerto Rico.”

Seafarers Trustee Anthony Naccarato, who also spoke in Spanish,
echoed many of the sentiments of the previous speakers, before Crespo’s
wife Maria Gomez christened the new hall with a ceremonial champagne
bottle break.

Recently retired Recertified Bosun Angel Perez, who attended the cer-
emony, praised the new facility, saying, “This is a blessing. The place is
beautiful, clean, and the new Seafarers are going to love this place.”

Perez also noted how how the new hall – even under construction – was
a safe haven during Hurricane Maria.

Corgey concluded by revealing the future of the old hiring hall build-
ing, saying, “We had some folks step up from Mobile, Alabama, who run
a maritime ministry. They do a great job ministering to seafarers in trouble
and need, and we gave them that old building. They are going to open a
seafarers’ mission in the old building, and they’re going to go down there
and do the Lord’s work in that neighborhood, get that neighborhood revi-
talized and back on its feet.”

Editor’s note: For additional photos from the grand opening, visit the
Seafarers LOG Facebook page: @siulog

SIU Opens New Puerto Rico Hall in Style
Facility Hailed as Big Upgrade for Seafarers and Their Families

The new building is shown at upper left, prior to the ceremony, while
the photo at immediate left features some of the attendees. Approxi-
mately 150 people participated in the gathering.

Augie Tellez
SIU Executive VP

Port Agent Amancio Crespo (left) and his wife, Maria, celebrate
the grand opening.

45323_DECEMBER_2K18_LOG.indd 10 11/16/2018 9:10:22 PM

December 2018 Seafarers LOG 11

SIU Opens New Puerto Rico Hall in Style
Facility Hailed as Big Upgrade for Seafarers and Their Families

The new building is shown at upper left, prior to the ceremony, while
the photo at immediate left features some of the attendees. Approxi-
mately 150 people participated in the gathering.

Augie Tellez
SIU Executive VP

Pictured from left to right are TOTE VP Eduardo Pagan, a guest, SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, SIU Exec. VP Augie Tellez, politician Carlos Romero Barceló, SIU
Port Agent Amancio Crespo, retired Recertified Bosun Angel Perez, TOTE Chief Financial Officer Michael Noone, SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, former TOTE
President Anthony Chiarello and Crowley VP Jose “Pache” Ayala.

David Heindel
SIU Secretary-Treasurer

Dean Corgey
SIU VP Gulf Coast

Tony Naccarato
Seafarers Trustee

Port Agent Amancio Crespo (left) and his wife, Maria, celebrate
the grand opening.

SIU Port Agent Pat Vandegrift, retired Recerti-
fied Bosun Angel PerezSIU VP Contracts George Tricker (center) chats with some of the caterers and Seafarers.

45323_DECEMBER_2K18_LOG.indd 11 11/16/2018 9:40:27 PM



12 Seafarers LOG December 2018

Michael Sacco, President
Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President

David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer
George Tricker, Vice President Contracts

Tom Orzechowski,
Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters
Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast

Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast
Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast

Kate Hunt,
Vice President Government Services

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Seafarers International
Union Directory Inquiring Seafarer

This month’s question was answered by apprentices at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and
Education.

Rannie Fore
Phase 3

I joined the SIU for the bet-
ter career opportunities. I have a
cousin, Brandon Fore, who sails as
a QMED. He was joining the union
as I was starting college, so once I
graduated, I knew I could become a
mariner. I think I’ll end up trying for
my mate’s license eventually.

Robert Murphy
Phase 3

I joined the union to be able to
take care of my son. I had consid-
ered joining the military, but decided
that the SIU would be a better fit for
me. I have a lot of family members
in the SIU, so it was an easy choice.

Gerardo Melano
SUA

I decided to join the SIU to pur-
sue the culinary half of my career in
hospitality. I sailed on cruise ships
previously, but I was stuck on the
housekeeping side of hospitality.
The union is giving me the chance to
express the culinary side of myself,
as well as providing job security and
a better life.

Benita Margaronis
Phase 1

I’ve always been involved in the
world of maritime, thanks to my
dad. I was stuck in a bit of a rut, and
decided it was time to get my life
started. (West Coast Vice President)
Nick Marrone talked to me about
joining the union, and I’m glad I did.

Question: Why did you decide to join the SIU?

Daryl Thomas
Phase 1

My father came through the Paul
Hall Center, and he’s a licensed of-Hall Center, and he’s a licensed of-Hall Center, and he’s a licensed of
ficer now, but I have a ton of family
and friends in the SIU. This was the
union I was the most familiar with,
and I wanted to get a taste of the
maritime industry, so I figured, why
not join the SIU?

Billie Kawelo
SUA

I come from four generations of
fishermen, so I love the sea. I have a
big family, so when we get together,
we eat – and we eat fish. Becoming
a steward seemed like a great way to
enjoy my passions for cooking and
the sea at the same time.

Pic From The Past

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Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may
be sent to webmaster@seafarers.org

Seafarers and guests enjoy the Seven Seas Room in 1952. The nightclub was located at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. As
noted in the October 17, 1952 edition of the Seafarers LOG, “Although the Port O’ Call’s Seven Seas Room opened with a flour-
ish before an audience that include many dignitaries the nightclub has now settled down to the job of supplying entertainment,
dancing, food and drink to Seafarers the way they want it. While the public has been welcome from the start, the Seven Seas
Room was designed to come as close to the seamen’s ideal as possible. Consequently, it combines glitter, comfort and quality
with an air of easy informality, at moderate prices.” Comedian Henny Youngman performed there the same year.



December 2018 Seafarers LOG 13

October 13, 2018 - November 14, 2018

Total Registered Total Shipped Registered on Beach
All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups

Port A B C A B C Reliefs A B C

Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea

Deck DepartmentDeck Department
Algonac 17 5 1 8 4 0 0 24 11 1
Anchorage 1 5 0 0 3 0 1 2 4 1
Baltimore 0 3 2 0 2 2 0 2 3 0
Fort Lauderdale 24 15 6 12 5 2 8 27 21 11
Guam 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 1
Harvey 8 5 9 10 3 1 4 11 4 13
Honolulu 4 6 1 5 2 1 3 11 9 2
Houston 46 15 13 37 11 9 22 96 25 24
Jacksonville 41 14 10 25 13 4 14 60 34 17
Jersey City 41 16 5 29 11 1 21 62 18 12
Joliet Joliet Joliet 0 5 2 1 1 2 0 2 7 1
Mobile 7 5 7 9 2 1 2 15 8 7
Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk 25 16 8 21 9 4 10 34 30 15
Oakland Oakland Oakland 19 6 4 15 6 0 3 23 5 9
Philadelphia 2 5 1 0 3 1 1 4 2 2
Piney Point Piney Point Piney Point 7 3 0 2 2 0 0 4 3 0
Puerto Rico 11 3 2 5 3 1 7 11 12 1
Tacoma 33 7 8 17 9 1 9 61 14 16
St. Louis 1 1 0 3 1 0 1 2 2 2
WilmingtonWilmington 26 14 5 14 12 6 9 54 23 13
TOTALS 315 151 84 214 102 36 115 507 237 148

Engine DepartmentEngine Department
Algonac 1 3 2 0 2 1 0 3 2 2
Anchorage 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Baltimore 3 2 1 2 1 1 0 6 5 1
Fort Lauderdale 10 7 2 5 6 0 3 15 9 2
Guam 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
HarveyHarvey 2 4 0 1 1 0 0 3 3 1
Honolulu 10 4 0 5 3 0 3 11 7 1
Houston 18 12 5 12 8 1 13 24 11 8
Jacksonville 24 13 1 14 10 0 12 32 23 2
Jersey City 18 9 0 13 7 0 6 23 10 0
Joliet Joliet Joliet 3 1 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 1
Mobile 3 2 0 2 4 0 3 2 4 1
Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk 7 14 7 9 9 4 6 21 17 11
Oakland Oakland Oakland 9 4 2 5 2 0 1 12 6 3
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia 3 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 4 0
Piney Point Piney Point Piney Point 0 5 0 1 4 0 0 0 8 0
Puerto Rico 7 4 1 2 2 0 3 11 3 1
Tacoma 15 9 3 15 6 2 6 23 14 7
St. Louis 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 4 2
WilmingtonWilmington 1111 1414 33 99 88 11 33 2020 2323 66
TOTALS 147 112 27 99 77 10 60 219 154 49

Steward DepartmentSteward Department
Algonac 4 2 0 3 1 0 1 4 3 0
Anchorage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Baltimore 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0
Fort Lauderdale 8 5 0 11 2 0 6 13 7 0
Guam 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
HarveyHarvey 5 0 0 4 1 1 0 10 0 0
Honolulu 12 1 0 13 2 0 3 14 3 0
Houston 19 3 1 14 1 0 7 30 7 2
Jacksonville 18 12 3 11 6 1 14 31 22 5
Jersey City 10 4 1 6 5 0 6 17 6 0
Joliet Joliet Joliet 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Mobile 3 3 0 2 0 1 1 7 5 0
Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk 16 11 2 10 6 2 9 26 13 1
Oakland Oakland Oakland 19 7 0 15 2 0 6 24 7 0
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia 11 00 00 11 00 00 00 22 00 00
Piney Point Piney Point Piney Point 1 4 4 3 1 2 1 3 5 0
Puerto Rico 4 0 0 2 1 0 3 6 8 1
Tacoma 11 3 1 8 4 1 8 18 2 1
St. Louis 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0
WilmingtonWilmington 14 8 0 17 4 0 6 33 14 2
TOTALS 151 65 13 123 38 9 71 245 104 12

Entry DepartmentEntry Department
Algonac 0 5 6 0 2 5 1 0 9 15
Anchorage 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0
BaltimoreBaltimore 00 00 22 00 00 00 00 00 11 44
Fort Lauderdale 1 5 6 0 2 2 3 3 10 8
Guam 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Harvey 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 5
Honolulu 0 5 8 1 4 4 1 1 6 12
Houston 4 9 8 5 10 2 4 7 20 36
Jacksonville 5 20 32 1 8 11 3 9 35 60
Jersey City 3 12 11 0 10 1 0 4 21 16
Joliet Joliet Joliet 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 3 2
Mobile 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Norfolk Norfolk Norfolk 0 13 34 1 16 8 7 5 31 61
Oakland Oakland Oakland 0 9 14 0 7 4 3 3 18 31
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1
Piney Point Piney Point Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Puerto Rico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0
Tacoma 2 9 7 5 7 5 3 7 16 23
St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Wilmington 0 22 11 2 12 7 8 3 51 30
TOTALS 16 115 143 17 81 51 34 47 232 307

GRAND TOTAL: 629 443 267 453 298 106 280 1,018 727 516

Piney Point.............................Monday: December 3, January 7
Algonac...................................Friday: December 7, January 11
Baltimore............................Thursday: December 6, January 10
Guam................................Thursday: December 20, January 24

Honolulu...............................Friday: December 14, January 18

Houston...............................Monday: December 10, January 14

Jacksonville........................Thursday: December 6, January 10

Joliet.................................Thursday: December 13, January 17

Mobile..........................Wednesday: December 12, January 16

New Orleans........................Tuesday: December 11, January 15

Jersey City.............................Tuesday: December 4, January 8

Norfolk...............................Thursday: December 6, January 10

Oakland............................Thursday: December 13, January 17

Philadelphia......................Wednesday: December 5, January 9

Port Everglades................Thursday: December 13, January 17

San Juan............................Thursday: December 6, January 10

St. Louis...............................Friday: December 14, January 18

Tacoma.................................Friday: December 21, January 25

Wilmington......Monday: December 17; *Tuesday: January 22

* Wilmington change due to Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth-
day Day observance

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Change took Effect September 1, 2018
As previously reported in multiple editions of the Seafarers

LOG and during monthly membership meetings, the union anLOG and during monthly membership meetings, the union anLOG -
nounced that – effective September 1, 2018 – the hiring halls
no longer are open on Saturdays.

The corresponding Seafarers Appeals Board action is
printed below. The only amendment is the removal of a sen-
tence indicating Saturday hours for the halls.

However, please note that in accordance with the union’s
constitution, the halls will be open on Saturdays for individual
ballot pickup during the next SIU election period, which is
scheduled for the final two months of the year 2020. (Ballots
also may be obtained at the halls Monday through Friday, or
by mail, during the election period.)

Seafarers Appeals Board Action 478
Effective: September 1, 2018

The Board has been provided information by the Union
supporting the need to adjust prescribed business hours for
hiring halls via closure on Saturdays. The Board in its determi-
nation to make such amendment considered: a majority of con-
tracted employers are closed on Saturdays, non-peak member
utilization of the hiring hall and the continued ability to have
on-call persons available to assist in pier-head jump situations.

With the aforementioned in mind the Seafarers Appeals
Board takes the following action to close union hiring halls
for business on Saturdays.

AMEND Shipping Rule 4. Business Hours and Job Calls,
Paragraphs A. & B. as follows.

“A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Union hiring
halls shall be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. The hiring halls shall be closed on July 4, Christmas Day,
New Year’s Day, Labor Day, and such other holidays as are
determined by the port agents. Notice of such additional clos-
ings shall be posted on the hiring halls’ bulletin boards on the
day preceding the Holiday.”

Hiring Halls Closed on Saturdays

SPAD



14 Seafarers LOG December 2018

Digest of Shipboard
Union Meetings

The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as pos-
sible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted.

Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues re-
quiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ min-
utes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication.

SLNC YORK (Argent Marine), Au-
gust 4 – Chairman Basil D’Souza,
Secretary Victor Jimenez, Secretary Victor Jimenez, Secretary Deck Del-
egate Clifford Carroll, Steward Del-
egate Rosalie Long. Still awaiting
response concerning AC problem.
Crew suggested increasing pension
benefit while decreasing sea time
for retirement. Educational director
urged members to upgrade and to
always check paperwork. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Crew requests
table in thaw box area. Apprentices
switching departments.

INDIANA HARBOR (American
Steamship), August 5 – Chairman
Jeremy Shenett, Secretary John
Chaney, Educational Director Dan-
iel Lind, Engine Delegate Thomas
McClure, Steward Delegate David
Warner. Chairman asked members
to leave clean rooms for oncoming
crew and to help newcomers. He
reminded members to stay hydrated
on hot days. Secretary advised crew
to be sure credentials were up to date.
Educational director encouraged
members to upgrade at the school
when possible. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Engine delegate re-
quested new radios for tunnel crew.
Members discussed new insurance
policies for Great Lakes division.
Headquarters will be sending out in-
formation. Next Port: Gary, Indiana.

ALASKAN NAVIGATOR (Alaskan
Tanker Company), August 6 – Chair-
man Gregory Hamilton, Secretary
Cayetano Toledo, Educational
Director Leland Peterson. Replace-
ment for broken recliner needed. Ship
fully crewed and sailing smoothly.
Chairman encouraged members to
donate to SPAD. Secretary reminded
crew to leave fresh linens for oncom-
ing members. Educational director
recommended upgrading at Piney
Point. Members discussed vacation
policy and desire to boost pension.
Crew was directed to communicate
with personnel at ATC. Steward de-
partment was thanked for a job well

done. Deck department commended
for keeping house clean. Next Port:
Cherry Point, Washington.

OVERSEAS MARTINEZ (OverOVERSEAS MARTINEZ (OverOVERSEAS MARTINEZ -
seas Ship Management), August 10
– Chairman Anton Sulic, Secretary
Marcelo Param, Educational Direc-
tor Rodriques Carson, Deck Dele-
gate Michael Ross, Engine Delegate
Mohsen Shayef, Steward Delegate Mohsen Shayef, Steward Delegate Mohsen Shayef
Charles Atkins. New rugs and new
fans to arrive. Chairman reminded
crew to clean rooms before getting
off and encouraged everyone to work
in unity. He advised members to be
sure documents are kept up to date
and to donate to SPAD. Secretary
reminded crew to return cups and
mentioned painting deck in dry store
room. Educational director urged
members to upgrade at the Piney
Point school. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Members discussed
health plans and requested better den-
tal coverage and increase in eyeglass
allowance. Next Port: Garyville,
Louisiana.

MAERSK OHIO (Maersk Line, MAERSK OHIO (Maersk Line, MAERSK OHIO
Limited), August 17 – Chairman
James Joyce, Secretary Emanuel
Spain, Educational Director Antoine , Educational Director Antoine , Educational Director
Rainey. Repair to handrails will
continue. Chairman reported a safe
voyage and no loss of time or man
hours. Educational director reminded
members to check documents and
to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck
crew requested small welding pumps
for cargo holds. Members asked for
extra vacuums on each deck and new
bath towels.

MOHAWK (JM Ship LLC), August MOHAWK (JM Ship LLC), August MOHAWK
20 – Chairman Paul Sharo, Sec-
retary Alan Bartley, Educational
Director Kevin Chenault, Deck
delegate Corey Thomas, Engine
Delegate Beato Diaz, Steward Del-
egate Kimberly Dawson. Chairman
announced payoff and discharge
schedule. Crew discussed upcoming

voyages to El Salvador, Puerto Rico
and Jacksonville. Secretary thanked
everyone for keeping mess hall clean.
Educational director advised mem-
bers to check on document renewal
as early as possible. He reminded
crew to upgrade at the Paul Hall
Center. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Next Port: Concord, Cali-
fornia.

SEABULK ARCTIC (Seabulk TankSEABULK ARCTIC (Seabulk TankSEABULK ARCTIC -
ers Inc.), August 26 – Chairman
John Cedeno, Secretary Gordon
Major, Educational Director James
Rodweller. Chairman presented new
contractual wages. He encouraged
members to recruit for apprentice
program and explained importance
of donating to SPAD. Chairman
urged crew to stay hydrated and take
10-minute breaks from the sun every
hour/as needed. Secretary advised
crew to be sure credentials are cur-
rent and compliant. Educational
director encouraged members to up-
grade at the maritime training facility
in Piney Point, Maryland. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crew was
reminded to gently close watertight
doors while off watch is sleeping.
Members were instructed to use plas-
tic garbage bags for all trash placed
in trash room. Crew was directed to
be attentive when washing clothes,
being sure to not leave laundry over-
night. New pillows and mattresses
needed on board. Members sought
clarification regarding pay for trash
handling, weekly room sanitary in
lieu of day off and vacation require-
ments. Crew inquired about weekend
OT rates. Captain purchased pizza for
crew. Members enjoyed participating
in 401k portfolio exercise.

ALASKAN LEGEND (Alaska
Tanker Company), August 26 –
Chairman Alvin Martin, Secretary
Just Self, Deck Delegate Just Self, Deck Delegate Just Self Woodrow
Brown, Engine Delegate Corey
Hann, Steward Delegate John-
son Ashun. Members went over
last meeting. Educational director

reminded crew to check the Seafar-
ers LOG for upgrading courses at LOG for upgrading courses at LOG
Piney Point. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Members plan to check
contract for information about replac-
ing items in soda machine. Port agent
to follow up regarding penalty rate
inquiry. Members requested new re-
cliners. Satellite to be installed. Next
Port: Long Beach, California.

TYCO DECISIVE (Tyco), August TYCO DECISIVE (Tyco), August TYCO DECISIVE
30 – Chairman Victor Nunez,
Deck Delegate Richard Molina-
Blackman, Engine Delegate Danilo
Achacoso, Steward Delegate Walter
Schoppe. Chairman announced port
closures on Saturdays. He went over
the importance of the Jones Act and
SPAD donations. Chairman encour-
aged members to enroll in 401k and
reminded them to renew member
portal passwords. No beefs or dis-
puted OT to report. Crew discussed
labor movement’s current fight
against so-called “right-to-work”
states. Membership healthy, morale
very high, with both the SIU and
aboard ship.

TEXAS (Intrepid Personnel & TEXAS (Intrepid Personnel & TEXAS
Provisioning), August 30 – Chair-
man Burkley Cooper, Secretary
Josue Iglesia, Educational Director
Ahmed Sennain, Engine Delegate
Austin Anderson, Steward Dele-
gate Jermain Robinson. Chairman
reminded members to confirm con-
tractual pay scales before boarding
ship. He thanked steward depart-
ment for job well done. Secretary
advised members to keep docu-
ments updated and be sure to allow
enough time to renew. Educational
director recommended crew up-
grade at the Paul Hall Center.
Members were encouraged to ap-
proach captain if anything is needed
for ship. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew would like allow-
ance for eyeglasses to be increased.
They requested new coveralls with
better variety of sizes. Next Port:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

BURNS HARBOR (American
Steamship Company), August 31
– Chairman Abdullah Algalham,
Secretary Mohamed Algalham,
Educational Director Mohamed
Ahmed, Deck Delegate Larry
Skowronek. Crew revisited old
business. Chairman reminded
crew to work together and an-
nounced overtime on deck. Hiring
halls now closed on Saturdays.
Members were encouraged to vote
in upcoming election. Educational
director urged crew to upgrade at
Paul Hall Center. Crew requested
new linens and additional DEU
aboard ship.

WASHINGTON (Intrepid PersonWASHINGTON (Intrepid PersonWASHINGTON -
nel & Provisioning), September 1
– Chairman Modesto Rabena, Sec-
retary Ingra Maddox, Educational
Director Diole Bonifacio, Deck
Delegate Joseph Nicodemus, Engine
Delegate Salvador Baclayon, Stew-
ard Delegate Ian Schluder. Chair-
man thanked steward department for
good food (excellent quality and va-
riety of menus). No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Deck department mem-
bers continue waiting for answers
regarding past-due penalty pay. Crew
voiced interest in obtaining company-
provided email and satellite phone
service. Members expressed concern
with vacation plan name. Members
caught 87-pound halibut at anchor in
Valdez, Alaska.

SAM LAUD (American Steamship
Company), September 9 – Chair-
man Amin Quaraish, Educational
Director Mathew McClintock. Crew
made note of Saturday closure at
halls. Members talked about impor-
tance of supporting candidates that
support the Jones Act during this
election year. Crew reviewed pension
plan. Educational director reminded
members to go to the SIU website to
find helpful information. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Members
reiterated importance of donating to
SPAD.

FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitu-
tion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Intion of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In-
land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision land Waters District makes specific provision
for safeguarding the membership’s money
and union finances. The constitution requires
a detailed audit by certified public accoun-
tants every year, which is to be submitted to
the membership by the secretary-treasurer.
A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file
members, elected by the membership, each
year examines the finances of the union and
reports fully their findings and recommenda-
tions. Members of this committee may make
dissenting reports, specific recommendations
and separate findings.

TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the
SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters
District are administered in accordance with
the provisions of various trust fund agree-
ments. 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 expenditures and
disbursements of trust funds are made only
upon approval by a majority of the trustees.
All trust fund financial records are available
at the headquarters of the various trust funds.

SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s ship-
ping rights and seniority are protected exclu-
sively by contracts between the union and
the employers. Members should get to know
their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts
are posted and available in all union halls. If
members believe there have been violations of
their shipping or seniority rights as contained
in the contracts between the union and the em-
ployers, they should notify the Seafarers Ap-
peals Board by certified mail, return receipt

requested. The proper address for this is:

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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 Seafar-
ers 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 contractual rights
properly, he or she should contact the nearest
SIU port agent.

EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA-
FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionSeafarers LOG traditionSeafarers LOG -
ally has refrained from publishing any article
serving the political purposes of any individual
in the union, officer or member. It also has re-
frained from publishing articles deemed harm-
ful to the union or its collective membership.
This established policy has been reaffirmed
by membership action at the September 1960
meetings in all constitutional ports. The respon-
sibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an LOG policy is vested in an LOG
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 capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capacare to be paid to anyone in any official capac-
ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt ity in the SIU unless an official union receipt
is given for same. Under no circumstances
should any member pay any money for any
reason unless he is given such receipt. In the
event anyone attempts to require any such pay-
ment 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 re-
ported to union headquarters.

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Con-
stitution are available in all union halls. All
members should obtain copies of this consti-
tution 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 ob-
ligation 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 guar-
anteed equal rights in employment and as
members of the SIU. These rights are clearly
set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the con-
tracts 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
segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fursegregated fund. Its proceeds are used to fur-
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not limited to, furthering the political, social
and economic interests of maritime workers,
the preservation and furthering of the Ameri-
can merchant marine with improved employ-
ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen
and the advancement of trade union concepts.
In connection with such objects, SPAD sup-
ports and contributes to political candidates
for elective office. All contributions are vol-
untary. 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 contribution is made
by reason of the above improper conduct,
the member should notify the Seafarers In-
ternational Union or SPAD by certified mail
within 30 days of the contribution for inves-
tigation and appropriate action and refund, if
involuntary. A member should support SPAD
to protect and further his or her economic,
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 violated, 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 Mi-
chael 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.

Know Your Rights



December 2018 Seafarers LOG 15

DEEP SEA

ALI ABDULGANI
Brother Ali Abdulgani, 65,
signed on with the SIU in
1990, initially working on
the Cape Carthage. A deck
department member, he most
recently sailed on the Maersk
Denver. Brother Abdulgani re-
sides in Brooklyn, New York.

FIDEL BLANCO
Brother Fidel Blanco, 66,
began his career with the Sea-
farers in 2001, first sailing
on the Yorktown. The engine
department member upgraded
his skills that same year at
the maritime training facility
located in Piney Point, Mary-
land. Brother Blanco most re-
cently worked on the Overseas
New York. He calls Humble,
Texas, home.

THOMAS BRAY
Brother Thomas Bray, 66,
joined the SIU in 1990 and
initially sailed on the USNS
Regulus. He upgraded at the
Paul Hall Center in 2014 and
was a member of the deck
department. Brother Bray last
sailed aboard the Cape May
and resides in Chesapeake
Virginia.

BRUCE DAVIDSON
Brother Bruce Davidson, 65,
embarked on his career with
the Seafarers in 1975, first
sailing aboard
the George
Goble. He
worked in the
steward de-
partment and
upgraded on
multiple oc-
casions at the Piney Point
school. Brother Davidson last
sailed on the Maersk Colum-
bus before settling in Naples,
Florida.

DANIEL GIFFORD
Brother Daniel Gifford, 65,
joined the SIU in 1970 and

first shipped
aboard the
Hastings. An
engine depart-
ment member,
he upgraded on
numerous occa-
sions at the Paul
Hall Center.

Brother Gifford most recently
sailed on the Matej Kocak and Matej Kocak and Matej Kocak
makes his home in New Or-
leans.

JAN HAIDIR
Brother Jan Haidir, 67, joined
the union in 1980. His first
vessel was the Santa Mag-
delena. The engine depart-

ment member upgraded often
at the Paul Hall Center before
sailing on his final ship, the
Pride of America. He resides
in Seattle.

ROBERT JONES
Brother Robert Jones, 65,
started his SIU
career in 1975,
initially sailing
on the USNS
Potomac. He
sailed in the
engine depart-
ment, most
recently aboard
the Endurance. Brother Jones
resides in Reno, Nevada.

OSWALDO LOPEZ
Brother Oswaldo Lopez, 65,
donned the SIU colors in 1999
when he sailed aboard the

USNS Path-
finder. He was
a member of
the engine de-
partment and
upgraded on
multiple oc-
casions at the
Piney Point

school. Brother Lopez last
sailed on the Horizon Pacific.
He makes his home in Ta-
coma, Washington.

CLARENCE MACK
Brother Clarence Mack, 54,
signed on with the union in
1986, initially working aboard
the USNS H.H. Hess. He was
a steward department member
and upgraded on numerous
occasions at the Paul Hall
Center. Brother Mack most re-
cently sailed aboard the Delta
Mariner. He resides in Mo-
bile, Alabama.

MUNASSAR MOHAMED
Brother Munassar Mohamed,
65, began his career with the
union in 1979 when he sailed
on the McLean. A steward
department member, he up-
graded in 1989 at the Paul
Hall Center. Brother Mo-
hamed last worked aboard the
Denali. He makes his home in
Detroit.

JOHN MOSSBARGER
Brother John Mossbarger,
70, signed on with the SIU in
1991 when he
sailed on the
Sealift Indian
Ocean. He was
a deck depart-
ment member
and upgraded
his skills at the
Piney Point
school on many occasions.
Brother Mossbarger last sailed
on the Pacific Tracker and
lives in Newport, Oregon.

ARMANDO OLDE
Brother Armando Olde, 67,
joined the union in 2000 and
first sailed aboard the Kenai.
He was a deck department
member and upgraded often
at the Piney Point school.
Brother Olde most recently
sailed on the Horizon Anchor-
age. He makes his home in
Anchorage, Alaska.

FAYE PRICE
Sister Faye Price, 65, joined
the SIU in 1989. She was a
member of the steward depart-
ment and first
sailed aboard
the USNS Vin-
dicator. Sister
Price upgraded
her skills at the
union-affiliated
Paul Hall Cen-
ter on multiple occasions. She
last sailed on the USNS Wat-
kins before settling in Norfolk,
Virginia.

ROBERT RESTER
Brother Robert Rester, 65,
began his career with the Sea-
farers in 1972, first sailing with

Inland Tugs
before moving
to the deep-sea
division. He
was an engine
department
member and up-
graded often at

the Piney Point school. Brother
Rester concluded his career
aboard the LNG Gemini. He
calls Sevierville, Tennessee,
home.

CEASAR SMITH
Brother Ceasar Smith, 53,
joined the SIU in 1993 and
first sailed
aboard the
American Cor-
morant. He was
a deck depart-
ment member
and upgraded
on several oc-
casions at the
Paul Hall Center. Brother
Smith’s last vessel was the
Brownsville. He resides in
Mobile, Alabama.

WARREN WRIGHT
Brother Warren Wright, 65,
embarked on his SIU career
in 1978 when he sailed on the
Mohawk. An engine depart-
ment member, he enhanced his
skills on numerous occasions
at the Piney Point school.

Brother Wright
most recently
sailed aboard
the Oakland
before settling
in Wilmington,
Delaware.

GREATLAKES

JOHN BEAUSHAW
Brother John Beaushaw, 65,
signed on with the union in
1973 when he
worked on the
Ben Calvin. He
was a steward
department
member and up-
graded in 1988
at the Paul Hall
Center. Brother
Beaushaw’s last vessel was
the Southdown Challenger.
He makes his home in Alpena,
Michigan.

RONALD BUJNOVSKY
Brother Ronald Bujnovsky,
60, signed on with the union
in 1977. He first sailed aboard
the Harry Allen. Brother
Bujnovsky was an engine
department member and up-
graded on multiple occasions
at the Piney Point school. He
most recently sailed aboard
the Sam Laud and resides in Sam Laud and resides in Sam Laud
Cleveland.

STEVEN SAMPLE
Brother Ste-
ven Sample,
65, began his
career with the
Seafarers in
1971 when he
worked on the
H.N. Snyder.

He was a member of the deck
department and last worked
for Upper Lakes Barge Lines.
He calls Alpena, Michigan,
home.

INLAND

SAMUEL BIRTH
Brother Samuel
Birth, 62,
joined the SIU
in 2006, first
working with
Crowley. He re-
mained with the
same company
for the duration of his career.
Brother Birth lives in Phila-
delphia.

JAMES GARNETT
Brother James Garnett, 62,

signed on with
the Seafarers
in 1978 when
he worked for
OSG Ship Man-
agement. He
upgraded at the
Paul Hall Center
within his first

year, and was a deck depart-
ment member. Brother Garnett
last worked for Interstate Oil
before settling in Staten Is-
land, New York.

FRANK JEWELL
Brother Frank Jewell, 62,
began his seafaring career in
1975 when he sailed on the
Transpanama. He upgraded
his skills on several occasions
at the Piney Point school and
worked in the deck depart-
ment. Brother Jewell last
sailed with Hvide Marine. He
lives in Lake Charles, Louisi-
ana.

MICHAEL LANDIS
Brother Michael Landis, 65,
joined the SIU in 1991, work-
ing for OLS Transport. He was
a member of the deck depart-
ment and remained with the
same company for the duration
of his career. Brother Landis
calls Creal Springs, Illinois,
home.

EDWARD O’CONNELL
Brother Edward O’Connell,
73, joined the SIU in 1991. He
first worked on the USNS Re-
lentless and was a member of
the deck department. Brother
O’Connell upgraded often at
the Paul Hall Center. He last
sailed on the Integrity and
makes his home in Beaufort,
South Carolina.

SMU

CARL NEAL
Brother Carl
Neal, 75,
donned the
union colors
in 1990, first
sailing on the
American Kes-
trel. He was an
engine department member
and most recently shipped on
the Belofin Kestrel. He calls
Buffalo, Texas, home.

NMU

PAUL BARBAUR
Brother Paul
Barbaur, 66,
signed on with
the union in
1987, initially
sailing on the
Overseas Ju-
neau. A deck

department member, he last
sailed on the Discovery.
Brother Barbaur resides in
Honolulu.

Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted
their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland water-their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland water-their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland water
ways 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.

Welcome Ashore



16 Seafarers LOG December 2018

Final
Departures

EARN YOUR COLLEGE DEGREE

THROUGH THE PAUL HALL CENTER !


The following classes will convene at
SHLSS:

January 14, 2019 through February 1, 2019

English 1011 – Composition and Rhetoric

Math 1011 – Math for Technologies

7 Credit Hours

Includes: tuition, textbooks, room and
board plus one hour of tutoring following

each daily class session



The Paul Hall Center’s Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS)
has partnered with the College of Southern
Maryland (CSM) to offer an Associate of
Applied Science degree in Maritime
Operations Technology with a concentration
in either

• Nautical Science (Deck department)

-or-

• Marine Engineering (Engine dept.)

Students must complete a combination of
academic general education courses and
technical education courses in order to earn
the degree.

Courses completed during the Unlicensed
Apprentice program apply toward the
degree.

Students can complete English, Math and
Physics courses at SHLSS. The remaining
general education courses can be completed
online.



Resident courses at Piney Point begin

January 14, 2019

• Associate of Applied Science Degree

• UA courses apply toward the degree

• Fully accredited

• Some courses held at SHLSS

• Online classes

• Scholarships available

Enrollment Information

Please contact Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School Academic Coordinator Dale Rausch

(301) 994-0010 Ext. 5411 -or-
drausch@seafarers.org

DEEP SEA

FRANK BERMUDEZ
Pensioner Frank Bermudez, 70,
passed away October 17. Born in
Mexico, he em-
barked on his SIU
career in 1972.
He first worked
for Steuart Trans-
portation and was
a member of the
deck department.
Brother Bermudez last sailed
aboard the Horizon Anchorage
before going on pension in 2010.
He was a resident of Federal
Way, Washington.

WAYNE KINSEY
Brother Wayne Kinsey, 57, died
August 8. He joined the SIU in
1980, first sailing on the Ven-
ture. Brother Kinsey was a deck
department member. He sailed in
both the inland and deep-sea di-
visions; his final vessel was the
Padre Island. He lived in SumPadre Island. He lived in SumPadre Island -
merdale, Alabama.

KONSTANTINOS KOUTOURAS
Pensioner Konstantinos Kout-
ouras, 79, passed away October

20. He became
a member of the
SIU in 1967 and
first sailed on the
Bowling Green.
Brother Koutouras
was a member of
the deck depart-

ment and last shipped aboard the
Motivator. He retired in 2001 and
settled in Oceanside, New York.

AMY RIPPEL
Sister Amy Rippel, 56, died July
18. She joined the SIU in 1989,
first sailing on the
Independence. A
steward depart-
ment member,
Sister Rippel
most recently
sailed on the
Philippines. She
resided in Laguna Niguel, Cali-
fornia.

GREAT LAKES

EUGENE HAYES
Pensioner Eugene Hayes, 78,
passed away October 8. He

signed on with
the union in 1963
when he worked
with Inland Lakes
Management.
Brother Hayes
worked in the en-
gine department
and last sailed

aboard the JAW Iglehart. He
began collecting his pension in
2005 and lived in his hometown
of Alpena, Michigan.

PAUL KIEFER
Pensioner Paul Kiefer, 69, died
October 11. He signed on with

the SIU in 2006
when he sailed
aboard the Walter
J. McCarthy. A
deck department
member, Brother
Kiefer most re-
cently shipped
on the Sam Laud. He became a Sam Laud. He became a Sam Laud
pensioner in 2014 before settling
in Landrum, South Carolina.

JAMES WOODROW
Pensioner James Woodrow,
88, passed away October 5. He

donned the SIU
colors in 1963
when he worked
for Wyandotte
Transportation.
Brother Woodrow
sailed in the en-
gine department
and concluded

his career aboard the Sam Laud. Sam Laud. Sam Laud
He began collecting his pension
in 1995 and settled in Hillman,
Michigan.

INLAND

GILBERT JENKINS
Pensioner Gilbert Jenkins, 88,
died September 29. He began
his career with the Seafarers
in 1962, initially working for
Whiteman Towing. An engine
department member, Brother
Jenkins remained with the
same company until his retire-

ment in 1992. He resided in
Shreveport, Louisiana.

NORMAN MAJETTE
Pensioner Norman Majette, 83,
passed away October 30. He
started his SIU
career in 1962
when he worked
for Chesapeake
& Ohio Railway.
Brother Majette
remained with the
same company
until he became a
pensioner in 1997. He made his
home in Foster, Virginia.

DANNY MIXON
Pensioner Danny Mixon, 64,

died October
21. He became
a member of the
SIU in 1989,
initially sailing
on the USNS
Antares. Brother
Mixon was a deck
department mem-

ber and last worked for G&H
Towing. He retired in 2016 and
settled in Cushing, Texas.

TONEY SMITH
Brother Toney Smith, 56, passed
away September 18. He began
his career with the Seafarers in
1980, first sailing on the Brook-Brook-Brook
lyn. Brother Smith sailed in
all three departments and also
worked on shore gangs. He last

sailed on the Liberator, and re-
sided in Canton, Mississippi.

NMU

NICOLA GIAMMARINO
Pensioner Nicola Giammarino,
93, passed away July 27. Brother
Giammarino was born in Spring-
field, Massachusetts. He retired
in 1967 and continued to reside
in his hometown.

CALVIN JOHNSON
Pensioner Calvin Johnson, 93,
died October 23. Born in Bos-
ton, Brother Johnson became a
pensioner in 1987. He made his
home in Philadelphia.

In addition to the foregoing
individuals, the following union
members have also passed away.
Insufficient information was
available to develop summaries
of their respective careers.

Anderson, Simon 88 10/02/2018
Castillo, Alfred 84 10/20/2018
Correa, Luis 95 10/13/2018
Fonseca, Antonio 81 10/24/2018
Forde, William 95 03/17/2018
Gonzales, Henry 78 10/06/2018
Laux, Arthur 91 10/25/2018
Suazo, Gumercindo 78 09/15/2018

SIU CIVMARS Support Our Troops

The USNS Big Horn (right), crewed by members of the SIU Government Services Division, prepares
to transfer cargo to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The underway replenish-
ment took place Oct. 30 in the Norwegian Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special-
ist Seaman Joseph A.D. Phillips)

12/18



December 2018 Seafarers LOG 17

Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Information
The following is a schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime

Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland, for the next several months.
All programs are geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promot-
ing the American maritime industry.

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

Title of Title of Title of Start Start Start Date of
Course Date Completion

Gap Closing Courses
Leadership & Managerial Skills June 29 July 5

Storekeeper Courses
MSC Storekeeper Basic February 2 February 22
April 13 May 3

MSC Supply Configuration Management February 23 March 22
May 4 May 31


Deck Department Upgrading Courses

Able Seafarer Deck Able Seafarer Deck Able Seafarer Deck January 5 February 1
March 2 March 29
April 27 May 24

AB to Mate Modules Modules must be taken in order. Those who
are not in the mates program cannot apply
for these courses. Contact the Admissions
Office for further details.

Advanced Meteorology Advanced Meteorology Advanced Meteorology May 4 May 10

Advanced Shiphandling Advanced Shiphandling Advanced Shiphandling May 11 May 24

Advanced Stability Advanced Stability Advanced Stability April 27 May 3

ARPA ARPA ARPA March 9 March 15
April 27 May 3
May 25 May 31

Crane Familiarization Crane Familiarization Crane Familiarization April 6 April 12

ECDIS April 13 April 19

Fast Rescue Boat Fast Rescue Boat Fast Rescue Boat June 1 June 7

GMDSS July 20 August 2

Lifeboat Lifeboat Lifeboat December 15 December 28
January 12 January 25
February 9 February 22
March 9 March 22

Radar Observer Radar Observer Radar Observer February 23 March 8
April 13 April 26
May 11 May 24

Radar Renewal (one day) Contact the PHC Admissions Office

RFPNW RFPNW RFPNW February 2 March 1

Title of Title of Title of Start Start Start Date of
Course Date Completion

RFPNW RFPNW RFPNW March 30 April 26
May 25 June 21

Engine Department Upgrading Courses

Advanced Refer Containers May 18 May 31

BAPO February 2 March 1

Engineroom Resource Management Engineroom Resource Management Engineroom Resource Management June 22 June 28

FOWT January 5 February 1
March 2 March 29

Junior Engineer Junior Engineer Junior Engineer January 12 March 8
March 16 May 10

Machinist Machinist Machinist January 5 January 25

Marine Electrician Marine Electrician Marine Electrician January 12 March 8
May 18 July 12

Marine Refer Tech Marine Refer Tech Marine Refer Tech March 9 April 19

MEECE June 1 June 14

Pumpman Pumpman Pumpman January 26 February 1

Welding Welding Welding February 16 March 8

Steward Department Courses

Advanced Galley Ops January 5 February 1

Certified Chief Cook Certified Chief Cook Certified Chief Cook Modules run every other week. The next
class will start December 10.

Chief Steward Chief Steward Chief Steward February 2 March 22

Galley Operations February 2 March 1

Orientation/Assessment Chief Cook 2.0 January 12 January 18

Orientation/Assessment Chief Steward 2.0 January 5 January 11

Safety Upgrading Courses

Basic Training/Basic FF February 2 February 8

Basic Training Revalidation Basic Training Revalidation Basic Training Revalidation December 14 December 14

Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation Basic Training/Adv. FF Revalidation January 12 January 18

Government Vessels January 5 January 11

Medical Care Provider Medical Care Provider Medical Care Provider January 26January 26January 26January 26 February 1

Tank Ship Familiarization - DL February 16 February 22

Tank Ship Familiarization - LG Tank Ship Familiarization - LG Tank Ship Familiarization - LG February 9 February 15

UPGRADING APPLICATION

Name________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone (Home)_________________________ (Cell)_________________________
Date of Birth __________________________________________________________________
Deep Sea Member o Lakes Member o Inland Waters Member o

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

Social Security #_______________________ Book #_________________________________
Seniority_____________________________ Department_____________________________
Home Port____________________________________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________________________________________
Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? o Yes o No
If yes, class # and dates attended __________________________________________________
Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? oYes o No
_____________________________________________________________________________

With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five
(125) days seatime for the previous year, MMC, TWIC, front page of your book including your
department and seniority and qualifying sea time for the course if it is Coast Guard tested.
Must have a valid SHBP clinic through course date.
I authorize the Paul Hall Center to release any of the information contained in this applica-
tion, or any of the supporting documentation that I have or will submit with this application
to related organizations, for the purpose of better servicing my needs and helping me to apply
for any benefits which might become due to me.

COURSE COURSE COURSE START DATE OF
DATE COMPLETION
____________________________ _______________ ________________________
____________________________ _______________ ________________________

____________________________ _______________ ________________________

____________________________ _______________ ________________________

____________________________ _______________ ________________________

____________________________ _______________ ________________________

LAST VESSEL: ___________________________________ Rating: ____________________

Date On: _______________________________ Date Off:____________________________

SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE______________________

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
questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are
reimbursable. Return completed application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education Admissions Office, P.O. 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 stu-
dents, who are otherwise qualified, or any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with
applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or
activities. 12/18



18 Seafarers LOG December 2018

Paul Hall Center Classes
Apprentice Water Sur-
vival Class #841 – Gradu-
ated September 7 (photo at
right, in alphabetical order):
Marco Antonio Baez Millan,
Darnel Bruno, Mark Charles,
Michael Curtin, Joshua
Cutchin, Albert Granville III,
Am’Quez Hagans, D’Mitri
Hill, Kalanihooulumoko Holt,
Kevin Kelly Jr., Alika Mat-
thew Kawika Kukahiko, Vin-
cent Mauro, Ettiene Mena,
Brian Murphy, Velislav Niko-
lov, Lane Plummer, Delson
Smith, Joseph Stiklickas,
Christopher Taylor, Tyler
Thompson and Ryan Wil-
son.

Fast Rescue Boat –Fast Rescue Boat – Graduated August 17 (above, in alphabetical order): Kevin Hale, Jonas
Libang, Michael O’Connell, Susan Riedlinger, Ben Skuban, Andrei Tretyak and Patrick Wells.Libang, Michael O’Connell, Susan Riedlinger, Ben Skuban, Andrei Tretyak and Patrick Wells.

RFPNW (Phase 3) – Graduated August 24 (above, in alphabetical order): Austen
Amoroso, Kaden Hardt, Devin Hoerr, Somitya Rana and Brian Wendler. Upon the
completion of their training, each plans to work in the deck departments of SIU-
contracted vessels. Class instructor Bernabe Pelingon is at the far right.

BAPO (Phase 3) – Graduated August 24 (above, in alphabetical order): Justin Bodnar, Jose Luis Borrero Rodri-
guez, Kevin Campfield Jr., Robert Clark, Royce Cummings, Elhassene Elkori, Samuel Fanjoy, Casey Frederick,
Trevor Johnson, Ryan Manlapit, Christopher Redding, Andy Salado and Gabriel Santa-Ramos. Each plans to
work in the engine department of SIU-contracted vessels upon the completion of their training. Instructor John
Wiegman III is at the far right.

Basic Training (Basic Firefighting) – Graduated August 31 (photo
above): Annie Scriven (center) and Brian Wendler. Instructor Jo-
seph Zienda is at left.

WATCO Electrician– Graduated August
24 (photo at right, in alphabetical order):
Paul Adams, Kevin Gatling, Corey Hornig,
Khaled Ahmed Mohamed Hussein, Sher-
win Jones, Patrick Meagher, Kamal Kamel
Meawad, Kareem Meawad, Andres Rivera
Jr., Rodney Roberson Sr., Joel Santana,
Scott Smith, Scott Allen Smith, David Vega
and Sean Wanamaker. Class instructor
William Dodd is seated at the far left.



December 2018 Seafarers LOG 19

Paul Hall Center Classes

Students who have registered for classes
at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train-
ing and Education, but later discover - for
whatever reason - that they can’t attend,
should inform the admissions department
immediately so arrangements can be made
to have other students take their places.

Tank Ship Familiarization LG – Graduated
August 10 (photo at right, in alphabetical order):
Hernando Guzman Basilan, Carleous Brown
Jr., Abasiama Bassey Essien-Ete, Marcus Fos-
ter, Eric Hondel, William Jackson, Jose Carlos
Loureiro, Michael Maldonado, Sterling McCosh,
George Bernasco Pobee, William Pollard, Andrei
Tretyak, Maili Wang and De’vine Washington.
(Note: Not all are pictured.)

Tank Ship Familiarization DL – Graduated August 31 (above, in alphabetical order): Joshua Barber, Keithan Bland, Carleous Brown Jr., Ana Marie Chona Razon Calma, Jovita
Guadalupe Carino, Antony Chapman, Allan Bolo Coloyan, Donell Criswell, Sherron Davita DeCoteau, Artemio Galabo Galaura, Antonio Griffin, Timothy Hetz, Bud Sok Khuth, Nathaniel
Leary, Jonas Libang, Steven Ariel Lopez Ferrer, Philip Perry, Atm Zahid Reza, Paul Riley Jr., Leroy Andres Ramos Sierra, Ben Skuban and Reginald Yeager.

Chief Steward 2.0 – Graduated August 24 (above, in alphabetical order): Norman Jackson, Chief Steward 2.0 – Graduated August 24 (above, in alphabetical order): Norman Jackson, Chief Steward 2.0 –
Lori Mansuy, Rang Van Nguyen, Edgardo Herrera Ong and Scott Opsahl.

Chief Steward 2.0 – Graduated July 13 (above, from left): Edna Torres, Charlfred My-
nardo Autrey and David Ramon Wakeman.

SUA (Galley Ops) – Graduated July 13 (above, in alphabetical order): Darrisha Bryant, Robert Hunter, Shabrielle Knight, Diane MacDonald, SUA (Galley Ops) – Graduated July 13 (above, in alphabetical order): Darrisha Bryant, Robert Hunter, Shabrielle Knight, Diane MacDonald, SUA (Galley Ops) –
Abel Rios Jr., Latrel Ross and Cory Wilson.

Certified Chief Cook (Module 2) –
Graduated August 24: Torrika Devine

Important Notice



DECEMBER 2018DECEMBER 2018DECEMBER VOLUME 80, NO. 12

Paul Hall Center
Class Photos
Pages 18-19

Editor’s note: Thanks to Bosun Robert
Hayes for this article that he wrote, and for and for and
submitting the accompanying photos. These
snapshots and additional and additional and ones from the testing
are available on the SIU Facebook SIU Facebook SIU page Facebook page Facebook (@
SeafarersInternational). The Seay is operated
by U.S. Marine Management.

On Oct. 1, the USNS SeayUSNS SeayUSNS set sail set sail set from the port
of Baltimoreof Baltimoreof to embark on unique mission. The
Seay was going to do dynamic interface testing off
the coast of Maryland of Maryland of to see if it if it if was possible to
land aland aland V-22 Osprey on its flight deck. flight deck. flight

The Seay is the first LMSR of the of the of Bob
Hope-class ships to attempt this. A team of
about two dozen civilians from various gov-
ernment and private agencies was on board for
the testing. They brought with them thousands
of poundsof poundsof of gear, of gear, of mostly instrumentation to
test wind levels, pressure, light levels, and
temperature.

The test included hours of flight of flight of quarters
each day to do “touch and goes” where the
V-22 would land, immediately take off, and

then fly around the ship as we made minor
course adjustments and then land again. This
testing provided the military with the criti-
cal information it needs to develop safe wind
envelopes to fly in and try to land on this spe-
cific class of ship. of ship. of

The unlicensed crew members aboard, all
of whomof whomof are SIU members, were directly in-
volved in flight quarters. From fire teams to
hospital team members, and even the guys
who put on the chocks and chains, at every
level and in every department, the SIU mem-
bers involved did an outstanding job. The
highest praises were given not only from the
testing team aboard the Seay, but from all the
pilots of the of the of V-22 and Cobra helicopters. One
said, “Bosun, you and your crew here put Big
Navy to shame. You guys did awesome. Best-
looking civilian flight deck crew we’ve ever
seen.”

Personally, I’ve done some cool things and
been to some cool places in my career, but this
takes the cake. Standing on the flight deck and
bringing in a V-22 was an awesome experi-
ence that few will ever get to enjoy. There are
days I truly love my job as bosun.

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A Cobra attack helicopter (above) settles onto the deck of SIU-crewed USNS
Seay. Bosun Robert Hayes is in the foreground. In the photo at right, the Seay’s
flight deck crew stands by in a protected location as a V-22 is directed off the
ship.

Pictured from bottom to top are Bosun Rob Hayes, OS Luis Sanchez,
3rd Mate Kent Lansden, AB Bryan McAllister and AB Jonathan Bennett.

According to the Military Sealift Command, the
successful testing allows both the Seay (above)
and sister ship USNS Pililaau to receive the same
upgrade to their respective Naval Air Systems
Command certification. SIU members (photo at
right) head towards the V-22 so they can secure
it.