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Volume 53, Number 12 December 1991

SIU Sues to End
Tax on Seamen
(Ai/on Asks Court to Void Reueniw Schane

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The 'Charlie Brown' to the Rescue
When an undersea cable capable of carrying 40,000 phone calls at one time went on the blink, the Charles
L. Brown was dispatched immediately to complete the necessary repairs. Chief Steward Donna DeCesare
describes the AT&T cable ship's mission. Page 8.

MTD Scores
Bush Policies

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MeaM Gaie Tops
AFL-OOA^ida

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Sacco Is Elected
As AFL-aO V.P.

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Pensioners to Get
$500 Year-End Bonus

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SuuuMry Plan Descriiitlon of Great Lakes Tug
ft Dredge Pension Fund Page 29

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President's Report
The Tax on Seamen and the Coast Guard

Elsewhere in this edition Seafarers will read of the union's action in
seeking a court order to end the so-called user fee which the U.S. gov­
ernment plans to charge merchant seamen for the issuance and

processing of documents and licenses.
Because the U.S. Coast Guard had been assigned

the task of working out the details of raising funds
through the levying of a fee for so-called services, it is
necessary for the union to name the Coast Guard, and
the Department of Transportation of which it is a part,
in its lawsuit which seeks to block the implementation
of a charge to mariners for obtaining their seamen's
papers and licenses.

Aside from that legal technicality, it should be clear
Michael Sacco to all that we have no beef with the Coast Guard di­

rectly in this matter. The agency simply is carrying out orders and its
staff is doing the best they can with the assignment they got.

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Taking Stock of the Candidates
As the 1992 elections fast approach, there are signs that the Ameri­

can people are beginning to take a hard look at what our elected offi­
cials—starting with the president—have been able to deliver in recent
years. The pollsters are busy sounding out the sentiments of the na­
tion's citizenry and they have found that Americans are looking beyond
all the pap and glitz which the administration has been peddling with
regard to the state of the economy, the condition of the cities, the qual­
ity of the educational system, the adequacy of health care and the rest
of the issues which are the basis of our daily lives.

The polls are showing increasingly that Americans are not all that
crazy about the job the president has been doing and that the rosy pic­
ture the White House has been painting rapidly is crashing down.

For ourselves, we have to take a hard look at each and every elected
. official. We must survey the field of candidates for every post and view

to what extent the aspirants see the role of American shipping in our
economy and national security. We are going to have to examine their
records in this regard. We have to find out what their attitudes are
about the future of the American merchant marine and see if they un­
derstand the important contribution American shipping has made to the
nation's success as a world power. We also are going to do our utmost
to bring to the candidates' attention the importance of U.S. shipping in
order to avoid the disastrous course pursued by the Carter, Reagan and
Bush administrations in regard to the American maritime industry.
Under the previous two administrations and the Bush presidency, we
have heard a great deal of talk about so-called free markets, a philoso­
phy which has not kept America very solid.

In each of these administrations, talk was cheap when it came to the
American merchant marine but action was hard to come by. We have
come to expect little more than platitudes on one day of the year—
Maritime Day—from our chief of state. Meanwhile, the American flag
is disappearing from the high seas, and the nation's economic strength
has been sapped while foreign interests are buying a bigger share of the
U.S. pie.

As Seafarers, we always have recognized the importance of securing
our interests in the political field. Over the course of the next few
months we will be examining the records of those men who are cam­
paigning for the presidency of the United States. We will want to know
where they stand as far as our industry is concerned and where they
stand on behalf of American working people and their families.

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Being the Best
We come to the year's end, and 1 want to wish all the members of

the Seafarers International Union and their families the best for the
holiday season and 1992.

And on that note, I want to urge each and every one of our members
to upgrade their ratings and improve their skills with the clear purpose
of increasing their earning power.

We want to continue to demonstrate that SlU-manned ships are
crewed by the best trained and most alert seamen because it is increas­
ingly going to become a more competitive world out there. For exam­
ple, the seamen from the Soviet Union who had to work cheap under
the Communists now will work even cheaper as they move to compete
with flag-of-convepience fleets. The world's cheap labor supply will
continue to allow vessel operators to run away from decent wages and
working conditions.

And as we fight to preserve and enhance the American-flag fleet, ex­
panding its share of cargo transported by water, it is important that we
are as efficient and as competitive as we can be from the standpoint of
skill and seamanship.

On that note, any Seafarer with the appropriate seatime and other
qualifications necessary to upgrade his or her rating should take advan­
tage of the opportunities offered by the Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­
tion in Piney Point, Maryland. I can think of no better New Year's res­
olution than that we all continue to maintain Seafarers as the best and
most qualified seamen on the high seas.

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SIU Pensioners Wiii Get
j^Year-f

Eligible SIU pensioners will be
receiving a year-end bonus check
of $500 this month. The Seafarers
Pension Plan Board of Trustees
approved such a payment during
a meeting in November after union
representatives to the group rec­
ommended the special payment.

The one-time extra cash pay­
ment will be sent to all Seafarer
pensioners who have accrued
4,380 days of service and who
have satisfied the requirements for
normal, early normal and disabil­
ity pensions.

The Board of Trustees, com­
posed of representatives from
both the SIU and its contracted
companies, decided to issue the
bonus after a thorough study of
the financial condition of the plan
by an outside actuary, a financial
professional who considers all ele­

ments of any decision a trust fund
makes, calculating statistical risk
and projecting into the future the
ability to pay all obligations.

For the eligible pensioners, the
' $500 bonus check will be one of
three payments they will receive
during the month of December
from the Seafarers Pension Plan.
The plan traditionally has sent
December pension checks at the
beginning of the month, while the
January pension payments are is­
sued in the middle, of December
to all pensioners.

More information about the bo­
nus or the pension plan in general
may be obtained by contacting
any union hall or calling the orga­
nization at 1-800-CLAIMS4.
Members and pensioners also may
write the plan at 5201 Auth Way,
Camp Springs, MD 20746.

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Volume S3, Number 12 December 1991

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preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be
the actual number of copies of single issues published
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AFL-CIO Convention Elects
Sacco to Vice Presidency

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The AFL-CIO Convention named three new vice presidents and re-elected the
federation's president and secretary-treasurer. They are (from left) James J.
Norton of the Graphic Communications Union, Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R.
Donahue, l\/lichael Sacco of the Seafarers, Jack Otero of the Transportation
Communications Union and President Lane Kirkland.

Seafarers International Union
President Michael Sacco was
elected a vice president of the
AFL-GIO during the organiza­
tion's 19th biennial convention
meeting in Detroit last month. The
AFL-CIO is made up of 89 autono­
mous unions with a combined
membership of 14 million workers.

The convention delegates re­
elected Lane Kirkland to serve
another term as the federation's
president as well as returning
Thomas R. Donahue to the post
pf secretary-treasurer.

Of the AFL-CIO vice presidents
elected at the convention, three
were new to the positions. In addi­
tion to Sacco, Jack Otero of the
Labor Council for Latin American
Advancement and the Transporta­
tion Communications Union and

James J. Norton of the Graphic
Communications Union became
new AFL-CIO vice presidents.
The convention re-elected 30 in­
cumbent vice presidents.

The vacancies on the AFL-CIO
Executive Council—which is
comprised of the individuals serv­
ing as the federation's president,
secretary-treasurer and vice presi­
dents—were created by the resig­
nations of three individuals who
no longer serve their unions as
elected presidents. Traditionally,
AFL-CIO vice presidents are
heads of their own unions.

The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­
cil is the federation's highest deci­
sion-making body between the or­
ganization's biennial conventions.
The council holds quarterly meet­
ings in any given year.

for a set-aside of the government's proposed worker tax on
American seamen. The tax, which the government refers to
as a "user fee," is a charge the
Coast Guard intends to levy on
seamen and boatmen for their mer­
chant marine documents, certifi­
cates of registry and licenses.

In filing the lawsuit, SIU Presi­
dent Michael Sacco said, "The
proposed user fee is an abuse of
all merchant seamen and we feel
it is incumbent on us as a union
organization representing their in­
terests to seek a correction of this
clear discrimination."

The SIU legal move is in opposi­
tion to proposed charges to be
levied against seamen when they
apply, test for and obtain any
Coast-Guard issued document or
license. The plan to attach a fee to
z-cards and marine licenses came
about through a 1990 budget bill
passed by Congress and signed
into law by the president which
mandated that the Coast Guard
collect monies for the services the
agency renders.

Nothing but a Tax

In its court brief, the SIU
pointed out that the user fee is in
fact a tax on merchant seamen and
boatmen for the privilege of going
to work, the sole purpose of which
is to raise revenues to reduce the
federal budget deficit.

In its plan to make seamen and
boatmen pay for the documents
and licenses which they are re­
quired to have in order to work
aboard U.S.-flag vessels, "the
Coast Guard considered both mer­
chant seamen's ability to pay for
its proposed license and document
fees and merchant seamen's an­
nual income in calculating these
fees," said the SIU lawsuit.

The SIU brief points out that
"an agency cannot consider a
service recipient's income or abil­
ity to pay for the service in calcu-

CG Rules on Financial Responsibility Will Disrupt
Waterborne Commerce, Warns U.S. Shipping Group

borne transportation trades and
which is dedicated to promoting
the American shipping industry,
noted that independent operators
"will find it particularly difficult to
comply with the requirements of
the rulemaking if it is adopted as
proposed."

Under OPA 90, vessel owners
and operators are required to
show evidence of being able to
pay and pay quickly for the costs
associated with an oil spill. To
this end, the law requires ship
operators and owners to have cer­
tificates of financial responsibility.

OPA 90, however, left it to the
Coast Guard to fully define those
certificates, allowing the agency to
determine what constitutes proof
that a vessel operator or owner

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The Transportation Institute
has warned of dire consequenees
if the U.S. Coast Guard's rulemak­
ing which .sets the terms of finan­
cial responsibility certificates re­
quired of vessel operators and
owners by the Oil Pollution Act
of 1990 (OPA 90) moves forward
in its present state. The Institute
sounded the alarm in testimony
delivered to Congress by Jack
Goldstein, president of OMI Cor­
poration, which operates a fleet pf ,
dry and liquid bulk carriers.

Speaking before the Subcom­
mittee on Coast Guard and Navi­
gation of the House Merchant Ma­
rine and Fisheries Committee last
month, Goldstein, who was ac­
companied by Transportation In­
stitute President James L. Henry,
alerted the Congress to the poten­

tial grave impact the rule—if left
as is—could have on the nation's
economy, consumers and all in­
dustries dependent on raw materi­
als carried by ship or barge.

Goldstein, pointed out that the
proposed regulation, which was
announced in late September in
the Federal Register, "could result
in serious disruptions in the water-
borne transportation of oil and
other commodities because vessel
owners. . . will not be able to
comply with the terms of the ru­
lemaking."

Tough for Independents

Additionally, in its testimony,
the Institute, which represents
more than 140 U.S.-flag vessel
operators engaged in ocean-going,
domestic and Great Lakes water-

lating and assessing a fee for that
service, or else the agency's fee
is rendered an unconstitutionally
imposed tax."

Additionally, the SIU brief
states that the manner in which
the Coast Guard arrived at the
fees it proposes to charge mariners
for the so-called cost to the agency
of processing and issuing sea­
men's papers and marine licenses
is riddled with inaccuracies, in­
consistencies and guesswork.

Based on Flawed Surveys

"In its haste to calculate and
subject merchant seamen to the
license and document fees, the
Coast Guard based its user fee
program cost assessment on the
results of two dated and facially
flawed surveys. . ." (The SIU ob­
tained copies of these studies
through a Freedom of Information
Act request seeking to determine
how the agency had determined
the cost of issuing z-cards and
licenses.)

The SIU court papers also dem­
onstrate the inconsistency of the
Coast Guard's regulation insofar
as matters pf public policy are
concerned. The brief points out
the agency on the one hand consid­
ered how the fees would affect
merchant mariner rolls and how
that would impact on public pol­
icy. On the other hand, the agency
does not consider "the indepen­
dent public benefit which mer­
chant mariner seamen licensing
and documenting historically has
and currently does provide to the
public," states the brief.

Revenue Raising Scheme

The proposed fee came about
as a result of a move by Congress
to balance the federal budget last
year in its Omnibus Budget Rec­
onciliation Act of 1990. In quick
and secretive last minute negotia­
tions, Congress included Coast
Guard user fees in the budget bill
as part of a scheme to offset the
nation's huge deficit. The legisla­
tion reversed a century-old law
which prohibited the government

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MTD Convention
Coverage

Delegates from 42 unions along
with various port councils
throughout the country met in
convention under the i3anner of
the AFL-CiO iMaritime Trades De­
partment last month. The trade
unionists, who represent mari­
time workers and those employed
in marine-related industries, acted
on a range of issues which affect
jNorking people and their fainUies.

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SIU Sues to Negate Tax on Seamen
The Seafarers International Union has gone into federal court seeking to knock out a discriminatory tax

the government is proposing to impose on merchant seamen. The SIU case, filed in U.S. District Court for
the District of Columbia early this month against the U.S. Coast Guard and Samuel Skinner (the head of its

parent agency—the Departrrient of Transportation), is asking



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House Panel Approves U.S
A bill to allow gambling aboard

U.S.-flag passenger ships passed
the House Merchant Marine and
Fisheries Committee last month.
The legislation has the strong sup­
port of the SIU and others in the
U.S.-flag shipping industry be­
cause, if enacted, the measure
could provide sufficient incentive
for investment in American-flag
passenger ships. The full House of

Representatives is expected to take
action on the bill—H.R. 3282—be­
fore adjourning for the December

H.R. 3282 would allow U.S.-
flag cruise ships to offer regulated
gambling on the high seas. Cur­
rently, two federal laws (the Gam­
bling Ship Act and the Johnson
Act) prevent U.S.-flag cruise ves­
sels from offering gambling. Yet

Flag Shipboard Gambling
^ fArkH anH rnr^mc fnr 2i11 nacGAn^Afo foreign-flag ships are not subject to

the same restrictions, though most
of them sail from U.S. ports.

The Bush administration, re­
versing its previous stance, has said
it will support gambling on U.S.-
flag cruise ships on legitimate voy­
ages. A vessel would be prohibited
from offering gambling unless it
went to a foreign port or was on a
voyage of more than 24 hours with

Senate Vote Stalletl on AMWR Oil Exploration
Supporters of a comprehensive

energy bill which includes explor­
atory oil drilling in the Arctic Na­
tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
will continue to press for the legis­
lation after a vote early last month
was unable to prevent a filibuster
on the legislation.

On November 1, supporters of
the bill fell 10 votes short of the 60
needed to stop an announced fili­
buster.

(A filibuster is when one or
more senators refuses to relinquish
the floor to keep legislation from
being introduced. Unlike the
House of Representatives, the Sen­
ate permits unlimited debate unless
60 or more senators vote to restrict
it, which is called cloture.)

U.S.-flag shipping interests, in­
cluding the SIU, have been seeking

an opening of ANWR to explora­
tion as the current supply of Alaska
North Slope oil is dissipating.

Limited to U.S.
When Senator Bennett Johnston

(D-La.), chairman of the Senate
Energy Committee, introduced the
bill earlier this year, he included
ANWR exploration so the oil dis­
covered could raise revenues
needed for energy efficiency pro­
grams. Environmentalists oppos­
ing the bill claimed the country
needs to rhake itself less dependent
on oil before considering ANWR
exploration. President Bush has
announced he would veto any en­
ergy bill that did not include
ANWR oil.

In Senate Energy Committee ac­
tion earlier this year, legislators ap-

Nordic Countries Move to include
Maritime in World Trade Talks

With news articles reporting a
possible breakthrough in the stalled
world trade talks, four Nordic
countries have submitted amend­
ments opening their domestic
maritime routes to foreign coun­
tries—a move which is vigorously
opposed by the U.iS. shipping
community.

Sweden offered the proposal
that would affect its own water­
ways as well as those of Finland,
Iceland and Norway early in No­
vember to remove barriers to ship­
ping.

The SIU along with the U.S.-flag
maritime industry strongly has
pushed the Bush administration to
keep maritime services out of the
discussions on the General Agree­
ment on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
Should the Nordic proposal be ac­
cepted, the Jones Act—the 1920
federal law limiting commerce be­
tween two U.S. ports to U.S.-flag,
U.S.-built vessels—would be en­
dangered. American shipping in­
terests maintain that any tinkering
with maritime laws in GATT could
create a national security problem
as well as threaten existing promo­
tional programs and abolish cargo
preference laws.

The trade talks have been stalled
for almost a year because the na­
tions of the European Community
refused to compromise on agricul­
tural subsidies. However, as the
Seafarers LOG goes to press, news
reports indicate that an agreement
is in the works and talks could be
reopened in December.

The present negotiations,
known as the Uruguay Round,
began in 1986 and were expected to
be finished by 1990. GATT was

created in 1948 to end discrimina­
tory trade practices and reduce
trade barriers.

The Uruguay Round talks in­
clude negotiations on agriculture,
financial service, telecommunica­
tions and transportation, among
others. A total of 102 nations sub­
scribe to GATT.

proved a bill which limits ANWR
oil to the domestic market only.
This means only U.S.-flag tankers
operating under the Jones Act
would be eligible to transfer the
crude from the Trans-Alaska pipe­
line to West Coast refineries. (The
Jones Act, a 1920 federal law, lim­
its the movement of cargo between
two American ports to U.S.-flag
vessels only.)

Decrease Dependence

The administration and Con­
gress has been looking at ways to
decrease America's foreign oil de­
pendence. Because oil in the
Prudhoe Bay fields is being de­
pleted, the elected officials were
looking to ANWR oil as a way to
cut back on foreign oil as well as
fill the void.

The ANWR oil reserve is lo­
cated beneath the tundra east of the
Prudhoe Bay fields in northern
Alaska. It is estimated to possess
up to 3.6 billion barrels of oil, one
of the largest reservoirs in the U.S.
A total of 1.5 million acres within
the 19 million acre reserve would
be used for oil exploration.

While the Senate continues to
work on a way to bring the measure
to the floor, the House of Represen­
tatives is not expected to take any
action until the Senate passes its
bill.

food and rooms for all passengers.

During its debate of the bill No­
vember 14, the House Merchant
Marine Subcommittee opted not to
prohibit foreign-flag vessels from
offering so-called gambling
cruises to nowhere as argued by
Representative Gene Taylor (D-
Miss.). Presently, these ships leave
U.S; ports, open their gambling fa­
cilities once the vessel has left U.S.
territorial waters and then allow
passengers to gamble for several
hours before returning to the ports
of embarkation.

Americans Main Customers

More than 85 percent of all
cruise passengers worldwide are
Americans, but only two of the
more than 120 deep-draft cruise
ships in the world fly the U.S. flag
(the SlU-crewed Independence
and Constitution). Further, the
heart of the world cruise industry
is in the U.S.—specifically south
Florida, home port for dozens of
cruise ships, none of them U.S.-
flag vessels.

This problem exists largely be­
cause the Gambling Ship Act and
the Johnson Act were enacted
when transportation was the pri­
mary service of passenger ships.
The concept of the cruise ship had
not yet been developed, and ships
which offered gambling on the
high seas were little more than ca­
sino barges operated to evade state
anti-gambling laws.

SIU President Michael Sacco
said in a thank-you letter to the
130-plus co-sponsors of H.R.
3282, "Passage of this bill will help
promote thousands of new Ameri­
can jobs in shipyards and on board
U.S. flag cruise ships." Sacco
urged the continued support of this
bill.

Freak Storm Hits Lakes

Halloween weekend, delaying upper Great Lakes traffic f^r aK al hourf No (Twin Ports) area on
damaged by the storm, although some were delayed by 24 hoTs SMUSP vessels in the region were
to 22 feet on Lake Superior. Wind gusts were as high afso S Sr hn.?r seas which reached sever^
vessels to be caught in the snow, wind and fog ^ McCarthy was one of several



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AFL-CIO to Push for Full-Scale Health Care Reform
A full-scale restructuring of the

nation's failing health care system
was called for by the more than
700 delegates representing 14 mil­
lion workers in 89 autonomous
unions at the AFL-CIO conven­
tion, which was held last month
in Detroit.

The AFL-CIO resolution
adopted by the delegates calls for
a new social insurance national
health cafe program. The federa­
tion cited the bankruptcy of the
current system which fails to pro­
vide health care coverage to 37
million Americans and which
leaves 40 million others with inad­
equate medical insurance.

The resolution stated, "The ur­
gency of the health care crisis for
consumers and purchasers of care
and for those who have fallen

through the cracks in the current
system requires us to seek relief
now, without compromising our
principles, and to support meas­
ures that can be enacted." The
convention agreed that the reform
process was likely to come about
in steps.

Additionally, the AFL-CIO
called for a reversal of the "mis­
guided economic policies " which
gave birth to the current reces­
sion. The group traced to root of
the problem to the Reagan-Bush
administrations' uncaring and irre­
sponsible programs. The AFL-
CIO delegates adopted a platform
urging cuts in taxes paid by middle
class workers and balancing that
by raising tax rates on the wealthi­
est Americans who had gained
riches during the Reagan years.

The delegates to the AFL-CIO's 19th biennial convention adopted a platform
calling for a strong U.S. shipping capacity.

In addition to adopting a plat­
form, hearing from committees
and speakers, the organization
elected its officers to serve two-
year terms. Lane Kirkland and

Under Coast Guard Rules on Financial
Operators Are Caught Between a Rock

Responsibility
and a Hard Place

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has sufficient resources to handle
oil spill related costs, such as pay­
ments for the cleanup and dam­
ages to businesses and the envi­
ronment.

During the hearing, which was
called by the chairman of the
Coast Guard subcommittee, Rep.
Billy Tauzin (D-La.), shipping
company representatives outlined
the factors which make it impossi­
ble to obtain financial responsibil­
ity certificates under the proposed
Coast Guard rules.

Too Risky for P&I Clubs

The crux of the problem for
vessel operators and owners is
that the protection and indemnity
(P&I) clubs that traditionally have
provided marine insurance have
concluded they cannot be a source
of financial responsibility certifi­
cates because the law requires
them to agree they can be sued
directly for the liability of the
insured while waiving ^ policy
defenses they may have against
the insured.

The amount of coverage neces­
sary to meet the financial responsi­
bility certificates under OPA, is
easily attained in a normal oil
pollution liability coverage from
P&I clubs. For example, an owner
of a large tank barge would have
to demonstrate he could come up
with $13 million, a "handy size"
tanker would need evidence of
being able to meet $30 million in
costs, a VLCC owner would have
to show evidence of financial re­
sponsibility of around $100 and a
ULCG operator $250 million.

But the fact that the P&I clubs
will not allow their policies to
serve as proof of financial respon­
sibility was made clear by marine
insurance industry representa­
tives who also testified at the
hearing.

Insurance company executives
from Lloyd's of London, the
Water Quality Insurance Syndi­
cate, the United Kingdom P&I
Club and the International Group
of P&I Clubs at the congressional
panel meeting verified that they

will not issue certificates of finan­
cial responsibility under the terms
of the proposed regulations which
make them directly liable for any
claims brought against the vessel
owner or operator under what is
known as the "direct action" pro­
vision and which hold that they
must agree to waive all policy
defenses, even in extreme cases
such as when a vessel owner fails
to pay his premiums.

No Real Alternatives
Without being able to rely on

the traditional oil spill liability
coverage of the P&I clubs, vessel
operators and owners have looked
at the other alternative methods
of compliance. There are scant
opportunities to acquire certifi­
cates of financial responsibility,
noted the Transportation Institute
statement. Surety bonds, self in­
surance and third party guarantees
are not easily obtainable, said the
U.S.-flag shipping group.

Surety bonds generaUy are not
available in the amount of money
called upon in the law, and the
self insurance option has been
ruled out for most independent
operators because as currently
written the vessel owner or opera­
tor must show that both the
company's net worth and working
capital, on a non-consolidated ba­
sis, be equal or greater than the
amount of financial responsibility
required.

The rub in this case is that the
Coast Guard rule only accepts a
net worth fi^re that is the com­
pany's American-based assets mi­
nus its total world-wide liabilities.
Similarly, the rulemaking defines
working capital as U.S. assets mi­
nus all current liabilities.

The third party guarantee also
is not a very viable opdon for
the independent operator. "For
vessels owned by companies that
have 'deep pocket' parents, this
option may be a viable alternative.
However, independent vessel
owners and operators do not have
'deep pocket' parent companies
willing to provide such guaran­
tees," said the Institute in its tes­
timony.

The Institute urged the Coast
Guard and the government to look
into other financial instruments to
provide vessel owners and opera­
tors with a reasonable options to
obtain the required certificates.
Goldstein noted OPA 90 allows
the Secretary of Transportation to
accept other evidence of financial
responsibility beyond what is out­
lined in the law.

TI Proposes Solutions

Thomas R. Donahue were re­
elected respectively to the posts of
president and secretary-treasurer.
The federation's 33 vice presi­
dents were also elected. Thirty
incumbents were returned and
three new union officers were se­
lected. Those three included SIU
President Michael Sacco, Trans­
portation Communications Union
Vice President Jack Otero and
James J. Norton, president of the
Graphic Communications Union.

The AFL-CIO convention also
considered matters, related to the
nation's trade policy, safety and
health laws affecting job sites.

Thus, the Institute noted, the
administration can incorporate
some of the approaches on this
matter which have been codified
by various states grappling with
their own oil spill statutes with
financial responsibility provisions.

"Individual states have already
wrestled with the issue of certi­
fying financial responsibility. Sev­
eral have concluded that the only
viable alternative is to devise a
method by which P&I club cover­
age can be considered evidence of
financial responsibility even if the
clubs do not agree to a direct
action requirement and a waiver of
policy defenses," said the Institute
testimony.

It cited Washington state and
California statutes which recog­
nize entry in a P&I club as suffi­
cient evidence of financial respon­
sibility and Virginia's approach
which considers P&I clubs to be
mutual indemnification organiza­
tions, and as such is more like a
self insurance operation than a
third party insurance set-up. "Be­
cause it is considered self insur­
ance, the direct action require­
ment does not apply," noted the
Institute statement.

Several industry groups
pressed the Coast Guard to extend
the comment period on the Fed­
eral Register announcement of the
proposed regulation beyond the
November 25 cut-off date. During
the hearing, Tauzin announced the
Coast Guard had agreed to add
time to the comment period sub­
ject to the approval of the Secre­
tary of Transportation. The Insti­
tute also is recommending the
agency hold hearings throughout
the country.

AFL-CIO Pres. Lane Kirkland

The delegates also heard the six
Democratic candidates currently
seeking the job of president of the
United States on what they would
do to turn the economy around
and to help working Americans.

In support of the maritime sec­
tor, the convention called for a
reversal of the current decline and
enacted a resolution supporting
many programs designed to bol­
ster the U.S.-flag fleet, American
shipyards and other marine-re­
lated industries. The federation
also rejected the regressive
worker tax disguised as a so-called
user fee to be charged to seamen
for the issuance of Coast Guard-
mandated documents and licenses
and urged that any second registry
proposals for the American fleet
be scuttled.

The convention supported ex­
clusion of maritime services from
international trade talks, enforce­
ment of cabotage requirements
governing the movement of do­
mestic cargoes and expanded
cargo policies to include U.S.-flag
requirements within cash assist­
ance foreign aid programs. Enact­
ment of legislation providing for
gaming aboard U.S.-flag cruise
vessels also was advocated.

Furthermore, the convention
asked that the eligibility period for
World War II merchant marine
veterans be extended to coincide
with the expiration date for all
Armed Services personnel.

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Twelve Teomost Bosuns Put Out Cell te Upgrade
Twelve SIU members who

graduated as recertified bosuns
during the November membership
meeting at the Seafarers Harry
Lundeberg School of Seamanship
at the Paul Hall Center echoed a
theme. The message: The SIU of­
fers tremendous opportunities to
its members, but each Seafarer in­
dividually must make constant ef­
forts to leam and improve.

"It's simple. You get out of it
what you put into it," said course
participant Jamie Miller.

Bosun Ervin Bronstein, who
graduated from the Lundeberg
School in 1980, said at the meeting,
"If you take care of the SIU, the
SIU will take care of you!"

Miller, Bronstein and their fel­
low bosuns completed the highest
curriculum available to Seafarers
sailing in the deck department.
During the six-week course, they
finished advanced classes in fire-
fighting, safety and first aid as well
as deck skill courses in wire-splic­
ing, knot-tying and navigation.
They also practiced ship-handling
procedures in the Lundeberg
School's simulator, which repro­
duces sailing conditions at sea and
in ports worldwide.

"The best part to me was leam-
ing different ways of line-splic­
ing," said 36-year-old Sam Reed.
"I really got something I can take
back with me to do the job." Reed,
who joined the SIU in 1979 in Mo­
bile, Ala., added, "The Sealift class
was great, too. It was kind of mind-
boggling at first, but it was a good
experience."

A key aspect of the bosuns' cur­
riculum concentrated on the details
and nuances of the union and its
various plans. The program
brought the bosuns into contact
with every department of the SIU
for intensive question-and-answer
periods, providing an opportunity
for in-depth discussions.

The bosuns travelled to union
headquarters in Camp Springs,
Md., where they met with SIO
President. Michael Sacco and SIU
Executive Vice President Joseph
Sacco. Additionally, the group
talked with officials from the
union's congressional affairs de-
partpient and with staff members
of the Seafarers LOG.

In meetings with officials from

Wire splicing exercises are completed
by Harold Berggren.

Recertified bosuns are all smiles after receiving certificates. From left: SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, Eugene Kaiser, Sam
Reed, Jose Rodriguez, Harvey McClung, Eugene Beverly, Jamie Miller, Ramadan Elmobdy, SIU President Michael Sacco,
William Mullins, Lance Zollner, Harold Berggren, Ervin Bronstein and Anthony Heinoldt.

the union's collective bargaining
department, the, bosuns discussed
the union contract — its enforce­
ment and implementation, the
shipping rules and the SIU consti­
tution.

Procedures of the SIU's plans
(welfare, vacation, training and
pension) were reviewed by the bo­
suns with representatives from
each of the trust funds. Moreover,
communication methods and lead­
ership skills were practiced by the
bosuns in workshop-like sessions
with Lundeberg School instruc­
tors.

"I was kind of surprised about
the intricacies of politics," noted
Anthony Heinoldt, who joined
the Seafarers 12 years ago in the
port of New York. "You leam a lot
more than seamanship and job
skills (in this course). I wasn't re­
ally aware of the politics of the
union and the labor movement, but
now I am. And you have to be able
to explain things to your crew, be­
cause they're going to be coming
to you with questions."

Confident in SIU
During interviews and in brief

speeches at the membership meet­
ing, the recertified bosuns ex­
pressed pride and confidence in
being part of the Seafarers. They
noted the importance of upgrading
programs to the individual Sea­
farer, the union and the industry.

"I've been [to the Lundeberg
School] eight times," William
Mullins declared. "This is like my
home away from home." Mullins
graduated from the school in 1973.
"Anybody who doesn't upgrade
will be left behind," he said.

Lance Zollner, who joined the
union in 1977 in the port of St.
Louis, stressed the responsibility
each Seafarer has to himself and
fellow members to be the best
trained and most professional sea­
man. He also noted the importance
of SPAD donations in order to
have a strong political action pro­
gram to protect seafarers' job secu­
rity in the legislative process.

"I started out in the military, so
I couldn't advance as easily as I can
now," stated Harvey McClung,

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The bosuns are briefed by MTD Executive Director Frank Pecquex on the energy
bill vote taking place the day the upgraders toured Capitol Hill.

51. "The education is here if you
want it." McLung, a Seafarer for
the past 21 years, said he had heard
many good things about the recer-
tification program, "but the actual
course is even better than what I
had heard."

Eugene Kaiser joined the SIU
in 1968 in the port of New Orleans.
The 42-year-old recertified bosun
advised trainees who attended the
meeting that they have a great fu­
ture with the SIU. "I've been here
20 years, and the union is still
here!" he emphatically intoned.

A 34-year member of the Sea­
farers, Eugene Beverley, 57, gave
his views on the bosun recertifica-
tion program: "It's extremely edu­
cational. It enables a person to
leam more about himself and how
to handle different situations. It

Harvey McClung (left) and Eugene Kai­
ser work on wire splicing.

helps you become a better seaman
and a better person."

Bosun Jose Rodriguez pointed
out the importance of "getting up­
dated and changing with the times.
This program allows you to do
that." Rodriguez, 59, joined the
SIU in 1968 in the port of New
York.

Commenting on his thoughts on
the course, Ramadan Elmobdy,
44, said the program "makes you a
quality bosun. I sailed with [an­
other maritime union] before, and
they never did anything like this for
me. This is a quality job with great
upgrading opportunities."

Harold Berggren, 38, summed
up his feelings when he said, "The
SIU is the best deal afloat. We have
the lion's share of the work, and
I'm proud to be a member."

As part of the sealift course, Jamie
Miller operates a forklift.

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SIU members, pensioners and their family

members packed the San Juan, P.R. union hall
November 7 for the second-to-last benefits
conference of 1991.

The final ineeting scheduled for this year
will be conducted December 6 in Algonac,
Mich.

The conferences, which started in May , are
run by representatives of the various Seafarers
plans. They are designed as an open forum for
members, retirees and family members to leam

Pensioners (from left) Juan Manuel Collaco, Rafael Ramos more about the union's programs such as medi-
and Ed deJesus participate in ttie benefits conference. cal, vacation, pension and Vocational benefits.

Everyone attending is encouraged to ask
questions. Additionally, plenty of background
material is provided for all to t^e home.

The conferences are scheduled on the same
day as union meetings. More than 100 people,
which has been the average across the country,
attended the San Juan meeting.

"We had a lot of people in attendance. With
a good mix of active members and pension­
ers," noted San Juan Port Agent Angel
Hernandez who reported that the participants
asked many questions and a good discussion
took place.

Meeting with Luisa Santiago at the day-long San Juan benefits conference are SIU Seafarers, pensioners and family members pack the San Juan hall to find out the
members Antonio Santiago (left) and Jose Rivera. latest information about the union's various benefit plans.

Above, Seafarers John Lamprecht (left) and Charles Varnoy listen to benefits
information. Below, Basilio Maldonado (left) and his wife, Geraldine, chat with Leo
Bonser, the plan's education director.

Deck department member John Heidt brought his wife, Debby, and their daughter,
Ginnie, to the San Juan session.

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Aboard the 'Charlie Brown/ It was a Job Well Done

AB Roger Reinke works in a tank holding
fiber-optic cable.

On August 17 the Charles L.
Brown, a Transoceanic Cable ship,
received a phone call informing
them that the Hawaii No. 4 cable
was down. The Charles L. Brown
prepared for departure from Hono­
lulu to do the repair some 760 miles
northeast of the Hawaiian Islands
— virtually in the middle of the
Pacific Ocean!

The SIU's Honolulu union hall
crewed the ship in ample time, and
the company also flew cable super­
visors to the vessel. Additionally,
five crewmembers from the Global
Link (a sister ship of the Charles L.
Brown) signed on for this voyage:
ABs Rick Borden and Robert
Gettrldge HI, OS Tony Sivola
and Joiner Kenneth McHouI.

The ship set sail, with three days
transit to the repair site, six work­
ing days and three days transit back
to Honolulu. Twelve days was out­
standing time, made possible by
the skill and dedication of the
whole crew. They worked 12- to
16-hour shifts to get the job done
with the minimum amount of drags

completed in water that is three
miles deep.

AT&T, parent company of
Transoceanic Cable, and its
customers were ecstatic on August
29 when the Hawaii No. 4 fiber­
optic cable — which runs from
Makaha, Hawaii to Point Arena,
Calif. — was back in service.

This cable has the capacity to
carry 40,000 phone calls simulta-
neously, so the company was los- Chief Cook Brenda Kamiya and Assistant
ing money while its customers Cook Larry Tamale keep busy,
were inconvenienced. Many of the
large hotels in Honolulu distrib­
uted letters to their guests, inform­
ing them of the Hawaii No. 4
malfunction and the resulting
problems.

As one can see, the SIU plays an
important role in many areas. We
do make a difference, and the
Charles L. Brown has proven it
once more.

This story was written aboard
the Charles L. Brown and submit­
ted to the LOG by Chief Steward
Donna DeCesare.

OS Tony Sivola has his hands full aboard
the Charles L. Brown.

AB Rick Borden appears dwarfed by the
immense tanks aboard ship. xh© Charlie Brown's first drag located this damaged repeater.

Chief Steward Donna DeCesare catches
some rays after a morning of baking.

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New Technology Introiluced at SlU Fire Fighting Course

Lundeberg School instructor demonstrates use of water control to extinguish flammable or liquid gas.

In an effort to constantly improve its courses, the Seafarers
Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall
Center recently made a strong addition to its Basic and Ad­
vanced Fire Fighting classes. The latest fire fighting class
included hands-on training aboard the Earl (Bull) Shepard
with a recently-acquired machine that produces a non-toxic
chemical smoke.

This allows students to have realistic training exercises in
confined spaces without the danger of real smoke and fire,
explained Lundeberg School instructors Byran Cummings
and John Smith. Cummings and Smith also used the smoke
machine while conducting courses aboard the Delta Queen
and the Mississippi Queen earlier this year, and Seafarers
reacted positively.

The fire fighting course includes 16 hours of Basic, 35 hours
of advanced and 10 hours of practical training (for a total of
61 hours). Eight additional course hours of CPRyFirst Aid ̂
available. Some of the training exercises are: fire in a living
quarters, fire in an engineroom, hazardous material involved
in a fire, and fuie while conducting search and rescue procedures.

Dates for Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting courses in
1992 are: Febmary 18-28; June 16-26; andOctober 20-30. For
more information, contact the Lundeberg School admissions
office.

Pumproom Maintenance Course: Upgrading Opportunity for QMEOs
For members of the engine department, th^

Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School off^r^ a
six-week course in Pumproom Maintenance,
and Operations. The course gives students an^ r {I
opportunity for hands-on repair of valves,
pumps and piping systems. Students also
leam lathe operations and techniques.

Classroom time is spent on properties of
petroleum and chemical cargoes, the hazards
of these cargoes and loading problems. Charts
and tables are used in discussions of cargo
compatibility and federal regulations pertain­
ing to liquid cargo operations of tank vessels.

Other topics in the course include tank
cleaning, ballasting and inert gas systems.
This section of the course features testing
cargo tanks for safe entry, as well as the
proper use of respirators and air packs.

One week of the course covers pollution
prevention and Oil Spill Emergency Contain­
ment aind Cleanup.

Upon completion of the course, each stu­
dent receives a certificate for I^mproom
Maintenance and Operations and Oil Spill
Emergency Containment and Cleanup.

All applicants must hold a QMED Any
Rating endorsement, or endorsement as a
Pumpman, or equivalent inland experience.
For more information, contact the Lundeberg jorge Bonelli (left) and Crescencio Suazo cut threads on
School admissions office. . the engine lathe.

Charlie Betz (left) and Bobby Spencer check the diameter
of stock after making cuts on the engine lathe.

Marine Eiectronics Program Ueviseii into Two 6-Wook Coursos
The Seafarers Hany Lundeberg

School of Seamanship will begin
offering its revised Marine Elec­
tronics Technician (MET) pro­
gram next month.

The program has been divided
into two six-week courses that can,
but do not have to be, taken con­
currently. (The old course ran for
12 straight weeks.) The school also
has hired a new instructor, Mark
Rainess, to teach the students.

The new program, known as
MET I and MET II, is geared to­
ward providing the practical skills
needed to understand and repair
today's shipboard electronic
equipment.

The MET I version includes the
study of AC and DC circuits and
their test equipment, resonance
and filtering, basic power supplies,
amplifiers and troubleshooting.

To apply for the course, a stu­
dent must have graduated from the
Lundeberg School's Basic Elec­
tronics course or receive recogni­

tion from the vocational education
department that he or she has the
equivalent background training.

Students taking the MET II
course will study radio frequency
amplifiers, basic antenna systems,
introduction to satellite and radar
systems, introduction to micropro­
cessor control systems and circuit
board repair. To take the MET II
course, a student must be a gradu­
ate of MET I.

Graduates of both courses will
be qualified to sit for the FCC Gen­
eral Radio-telephone or Second
Class Radio-telegraph licenses.

Instructor Rainess brings to the
courses 12 years of experience in
instructing technicians. He has
spent six years teaching electronics
to merchant mariners. He is certi­
fied by the International Society of
Certified Electronic Technicians
in computer electronics and is an
honor graduate of the Chanute Mil­
itary Training School.

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5 of Silas Bent Crew Head En Masse to SIU School
The first time SIU member Jea-

nette Ball saw the Paul Hall Center
for Maritime Training, she was so
impressed by the facilities, "I
thought I must have made a wrong
turn!"

Ball is one of five Seafarers who
recently signed off the USNS Silas
Bent and then, by coincidence,
headed for Piney Point, Md. to up­
grade. Ball, fellow galley gang
member Cassie Tourere, black-
gang members Bob Warren and
Donald Smith and Storekeeper
Dick Higgins each took upgrading
courses in recent months.

"Three of us from the Silas Bent
knew we were coming to Piney
Point," Higgins told a reporter for
the Seafarers LOG. "It was fimny
when all five of us got here, and
we're all enrolled in different up­
grading courses."

Higgins, 45, took the AB and
LifebOat/Water Survival courses.
"It's wonderful here," he said.
"And there are a lot of other
courses I want to check into. I'm
coming back after the holidays for
Sealift and Oil Spill."

Higgins joined the SIU in 1990
in the port of Seattle. Prior to that,
he served for 24 years in the Navy.
"Now I'm learning the merchant
iside of maritime, and it's interest­
ing."

Warren, 48, took a QMED
course. "The quality of the teach­
ers here and the accommodations
are amazing," he said. "This school
is a wonderful thing, a great part of
being a member of the SIU. When
I get back on a ship, I definitely will
encourage guys to come here."

Warren expressed great appre­
ciation for the opportunities he has
with the SlU. He joined the Seafar­
ers in Mobile, Ala. in 1962, but
became inactive in 1968 — "the

worst mistake I ever made." He
joined again in February 1990.

"I'm so grateful I don't know
what to say," Warren explained.
"When you're 48 years old, no
company wants to even talk to you.
At my age, it would have been
impossible to start a good career
anywhere else except the SIU."

Similarly, Ball changed careers
within the past year. She joined the
union in Febniaty in the port of
Wilmington, Calif. "I haven't been
a member very long, but I like what
the union is doing," she said. "It
would almost be impossible for
someone my age (48) to change
jobs without a union

"The facilities at the school are
great, and I enjoyed the ACU (as­
sistant cook) program. It's very ed­
ucational."

Like Ball, Tourere likened the
SIU to a close-knit family. "Every­
one is very supportive," Tourere
said. "The union has been great fpr
me, no problems whatsoever."

Tourere, 40, joined the SIU in
New Orleans in 1989. This year
she upgraded to chief cook. "I like
being able to work with profes­
sional chefs who take the time to
answer any and all questions," she
said. "I plan on coming back after
six months as a chief cook and
upgrading to chief steward."

Smith, who was part of three
father-son teams sailing aboard the
Silas Bent, joined the Seafarers in
Seattle in 1989. Like Higgins,
Smith spent more than 20 years in
the Navy before joining the SIU.

"I've been shipping as an
OMU," Smith noted, "and de­
cided to upgrade. I got an instructor
(Eric Malzkuhn) who's out of
sight. I don'tthink there's anything
about engines he doesn't know."

Smith described the Lundeberg

School staff as "very professional.
You couldn't ask for better treat­
ment.

"The facilities are also fantastic,
and they're kept very clean. I
didn't realize the place is this
nice."

Smith also had a word of advice
for younger Seafarers: "I highly
recommend the school for young
men and women who are just start­
ing out in the union. You can have
one heck of a great future in mari­
time — if you start here!"

Cassie Tourere finds her fellow Seafarers
"very courteous and supportive."

Bob Warren says he is grateful for the
opportunities provided by the SIU.

From a father-son team on the Bent, Don­
ald Smith came to the school.

The union is like a close-knit family,
says Jeanette Ball.

The next course for Dick Higgins is sealift
operations.

O/S Washington Crew 'Adopted' by 5th-Grade Class

Audrey Quinlan's fifth-grade class has adopted crew on the Overseas Washington.

Crewmembers on the SlU-con-
tracted Overseas Washington re­
cently found out they had been
adopted.

A fifth-grade class from a paro­
chial school near Pittsburgh, Pa.
"adopted" the O/S Washington as
part of a program run by the Pro­
peller Club of Washington, D.C.
The program allows students and
mariners to correspond for part or
all of a school year.

This year, the O/S Washington
already has received cards and dec-
orations for Halloween and

Thanksgiving, as well as other let­
ters. Crewmembers have re­
sponded with a videotape taken
aboard the vessel. They also sent a
map plotting the Washington's
course, as well as letters which an­
swer students' questions.

"These guys [from the Overseas
Washington] have been terrific,"
Audrey Quinlan, the teacher who
got Immaculate Conception
School involved in the correspon­
dence program, recently told a re­
porter for the Seafarers LOG.
"The kids were tickled with the

videotape, and we're making one
and sending it in retum," she said.

Bosun James H. Lewis sent the
accompanying photographs to the
LOG, along with a copy of a letter
from the school. Students asked the
Seafarers such questions as: How
many people work aboard your
ship? How fast does your ship go?
Do you get a vacation? Do you like
sports?

Quinlan said this is the third

Chief Pumpman Brian Bukis has made
time to participate in a correspondence
program with Mrs. Quinlan's students.

year she has had students partici­
pate, and the Overseas Washing­
ton—the first SlU-crewed vessel
with which she has dealt—has
been by far the best. "We could tell
right away that we had better hang
onto this ship," Quinlan said. "The
chart they sent with the route
mapped out was marvelous. The
kids were fascinated by it and they
asked a lot of questions."

ABs (from left) Dave Allen, Brent John­
son and Tom Grose enjoy Halloween
posters and cards sent by fifth-graders.

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Seafarers Appeals Board Creates New Cable Ship-AB Rating,
Sets 18 Months of Military Ship Seatime for Seniority Upgrade

Three recent actions by the Sea­
farers Appeals Board to amend the
shipping rules spell out how ordi­
nary seamen can upgrade to cable
ABs, list the military-contracted
vessels on which members can
work to be eligible for rapid up­
grade from "B" to "A" seniority
and rescind some of the changes
created during the Persian Gulf
war emergency .

SAB Action 358 changes Rule
20 19 (c) permitting ordinary sea­
men who graduated from the Sea­
farers Harry Lundeberg School of
Seamanship entry program to ship
240 days with a 60-day relief after
four continuous months on board a
cable ship to obtain enough sea-
time to upgrade for an AB's ticket.

The action adds the position of
Cable AB to Rule 3 A under Deck
Department Group II-Rating
Watchstanders. Finally, the action
gives priority to those seeking an
open job of Cable AB to those who
graduated the Lundeberg School
entry program, have sailed eight
months aboard a cable and possess
Coast Guard certification as an
AB.

Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU
vice president for collective bar­
gaining, said the changes were
needed to increase the number of
trained Seafarers available to oper­
ate the growing Transoceanic
Cable Ship fleet.

S AB Action 360 lists all the ves­
sels under contract to the SIU that
are owned or chartered by the mil­
itary on which a member above the
entry level and possessing a "B"
seniority can sail for 18 months
completing all of his or her tours of
duty to upgrade to "A" seniority.
The ruling also reconfirms mem­
bers of the steward department
sailing aboard passenger ships and
possessing "B" seniority also may
accumulate 18 months seatime and
possess a rating above the entry
level on passenger vessels and up­
grade to "A" seniority.

The final action, number 359,
rescinds the Persian Gulf war
emergency action that allowed
pensioners, except those on dis­
ability, who had certification
above the entry level to compete
for jobs.

Thd Seafarers Appeals Board
consists of representatives from
both the SIU and its contracted
companies. All three actions are
printed in their entirety below:

SAB Action 358
The Seafarers Appeals Board

acting under and persuant to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the Union and the various
Contracted Employers, hereby
takes the following action.

Whereas, Transoceanic Cable
Ship Co., Inc. is constructing and
operating cable ships, and

Whereas, said cable ships uti­
lize the most modern cable equip­
ment and technology, and

Whereas, extensive training will
be required for those crew mem­
bers engaged in cable laying and
maintenance of cable equipment,
and

Whereas, to ensure that a pool

of qualified cable personnel are
available, when required^, for the
life of the vessels, and

Whereas, Ordinary Seamen
having satisfactorily completed the
entry rating training program at
the Seafarers Many Lundeberg
School of Seamanship can obtain
certification from the Coast Guard
as Able Seamen after eight (8)
months of employment aboard the
cable ships and by passing the req­
uisite examination provided by the
U.S. Coast Guard, and

Whereas, Ordinary Seamen up­
graded to Able Seamen can re­
place the loss of qualified trained
"Cable AB's" through illness, in­
jury or retirement.

Therefore, the Shipping Rules
shall be amended in the following
manner.

Rule 2 G 19 shall be amended
by adding a new paragraph (c) to
the existing provisions, which shall
read as follows.

"(c) However, Ordinary Sea­
men employed aboard cable ships,
who have satisfactorily completed
the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School of Seamanship entry train­
ing program, shall be permitted to
remain aboard a cable ship for a
total of two hundred and forty
(240) days with a sixty (60) day
relief period afterfour (4) months
of continuous employment in
order to obtain the necessary sea­
time required by the U.S. Coast
Guard to obtain Able Seamen
certification."

The remainder of Rule 2 G 19
shall continue in full force and ef­
fect.

Rule 3 Department & Groups,
subsection A, shall be amended by
adding the rating of "Cable AB" to
Group H, Rated Watchstanders,
Deck department.

Rule 5 Preference and Priori­
ties, Section A 4 shall be amended
by adding a subsection (d) which
shall read as follows.

"(d) Within each class of se­
niority in the Deck Department,
priority for the job of 'Cable AB'
shall be given to those seamen who
have satisfactorily completed the
entry rating training program at
the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg
School of Seamanship and have
completed at least eight (8) months
of employment aboard a cable ship
and possess U.S. Coast Guard cer­
tification as Able Seaman."

The remainder of Rule 5 A shall
continue in full force and effect.

Dated: October 1,1991

SAB Action 359
The Seafarers Appeals Board

acting under and pursuant to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the union arid the various
Contracted Employers hereby
takes the following action.

Whereas, by Action 328, Rule
10, Special or Emergency Provis­
ions was amended to permit pen­
sioners, excluding those on
disability and who possess special
skills or qualifications above the
entry level to compete for employ­
ment aboard military contracted
vessels, and

Whereas, due to the critical

shortage of such class of seamen
during the emergency created by
Desert ShieldlStorm, Rule 10 D,
Sub-sections 1 and 2 were imple­
mented, and

Whereas, the emergency no
longer exists.

Therefore, Rule 10 D, Sub-sec­
tions 1 and 2 are no longer in ef­
fect.

Dated r November 1,1991

SAB Action 360
Persuant to Rule 1, Seniority B

1 (b). Class "A" employment se­
niority can be obtained by seamen
with ratings above the entry level,
who possess Class "B" seniority
and who pursuant to Rule 2 C 3
third paragraph, and ships aboard
vessels owned or chartered by the
U.S. military and operated by con­
tracted employers, and to con­

tracted passenger vessels. Steward
Department only, for a period of
eighteen (18) months, after ob­
taining Class "B" employment
seniority.

The eligibility provisions do not
apply to ships from the Ready Re­
serve Fleet. Those ships paid Stan­
dard Tanker and Freightship
contract rates, vacation pay and
other standard fringes.

Dated: November 1, 1991
(A list of the vessels which pro­

vide this kind of eligibility in ac­
cordance with the Rules specified
here is available from the head­
quarters contracts department at all
SIU halls. Members with questions
as to which ships are included
should contact either the contracts
department or a union official at
any hall.)

Larson's Poem Read at Service
For Edmund Fitsgerald Crew

Emily A. Larson had all but
forgotten about the poem she had
submitted to the Seafarers LOG
earlier this year.

It came back to her on Novem­
ber 9 when she received a phone
call from her mother-in-law, Bar­
bara, informing her that "The
Sailor's Wife" had been published
in the LOG.

On November 10, the Rev.
Richard W. Ingalls read the poem
from the pulpit of the Mariners'
Church of Detroit during the an­
nual memorial service for the crew
of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

"I'm just so honored," Emily
Larson told a reporter for the
Seafarers LOG upon hearing the
news her poem was selected for
the memorial. "This is neat to
hear. I can't wait to tell my
husband."

The poem was written as winter
was turning into spring on the
Great Lakes, a very emotional
time for Emily and her husband,
AB Wheelsman David V. Larson,
who sails aboard the Kinsman En­
terprise. With the first thaw. Great
Lakes members return to their
vessels for another season of
sailing.

"I have been waiting for him for
17 years," Emily Larson noted.
"Just when I get comfortable with
him at home, it's time for him to
go."

David Larson is a second-gener­
ation SIU member. His father.
Junior Nels Larson, sails as a

QMED on the Adam E. Cornelius
while his brother, Floyd Larson,
is a gateman aboard the Indiana
Harbor.

Father Ingalls spotted the poem
in a Seafarers LOG presented to
him by SIU President Michael
Sacco, one of the honorary 29 bell-
ringers at the Fitzgerald memorial
service. He told the congregation
his reason for making "The
Sailor's Wife" part of the service
was because it was written by a
Great Lakes' wife and explained
the fear and love each family mem­
ber of a mariner possesses.

The Edmund Fitzgerald took all
29 crewmembers down when it
sank during a gale on Lake Supe­
rior on November 10,1975. Father
Ingalls tolled the Mariner's
Church bell 29 times upon hearing
the news of the vessel's sinking.

Detroit media came to the
church to find out why and pub­
lished stories that were carried
nationwide about his reaction.
Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot read
one of the stories about the tolling
and called the church about it.
He memorialized the event in his
ballad, "The Wreck of the Ed­
mund Fitzgerald."

The Mariner's Church first held
the Fitzgerald memorial as a pri­
vate service for the surviving fam­
ily members of the crew. Today,
the service is open to the public
and also commemorates all who
have perished aboard vessels on
the Lakes, rivers and high seas.

Algonac Port Representative Tim Kelley (right) was one of 29 honorary beilringers
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Continued from pt^e 3
from collecting monies for the li­
censing of merchant mariners.

While the notion of user fees for
Coast Guard services was first
introduced in the early days of the
Reagan administration, the pro­
posal was beaten back in Congress
every year through the efforts of
the SIU, other maritime unions
and congressional supporters of
U.S. shipping.

However, in 1990, without hold­
ing hearings. Congress, acting
under pressure to reduce the wal­
loping federal budget deficit, insti­
tuted Coast Guard user fees in a
last minute move during a closed-
door conference committee. The
president signed the budget bill,
which provides that funds raised
from Coast Guard user fees go
directly into the federal govern­
ment's coffers, into law.

This summer, the Coast Guard,

in complying with the 1990 Budget
Act, issued in the Federal Register
a proposed fee schedule for user
fees that would be charged to
seamen and boatmen for their li­
censes and documents. The pro­
posed regulation also outlined the
manner in which the Coast Guard
will seek to collect the fees.

Average $135 for AB, QMED
As currently outlined in the

Coast Guard's user fee scheme, a
seaman seeking an AB or QMED
rating would pay $35 for issuance
of the z-card, $60 for the evalua­
tion process and $40 for the cost
of the examination—or a total of
$135. Those seamen or boatmen
sitting for a lower level license
would have to pay a total of $ 180—
$35 for issuance, $65 for the evalu­
ation of his paperwork and $80 for
the exam. Upper level licenses
would cost up to $330. All appli­

cants would be assessed a $17 fee
for a mandatory FBI check.

Because the Coast Guard pro­
poses (under a separate rulemak­
ing process brought about by the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990) to make
z-cards renewable every five years
and since licenses must be re­
newed every five years, the costs
as currently calculated for a sea­
man or boatman will be consid­
erable.

Strong Industry Opposition

Currently, the Coast Guard has
no set date for implementing the
user fee program for issuing docu­
ments and licenses. Spokesmen
for the agency have indicated that
an additional comment period on
the proposal will be opened
through an announcement in the
Federal Register.

During the first comment period

on this matter, the Coast Guard
received some 500 communica­
tions, which for the most part
protested the imposition of the
fee. Opposition came from all sec­
tors of the maritime industry-
including the SIU, other marine
unions, the Maritime Administra­
tion, the Military Sealift Com­
mand, U.S.-flag shipping compa­
nies and their associations and
hundreds of boatmen and seamen.

The SIU suit is seeking to pre­
vent the program from ever being
enacted. The lawsuit asks the
court to find the fees for seamen's
papers and marine licenses to be
contrary to the constitution and
statutes of the United States and
to prohibit the Coast Guard from
implementing its proposed rules
requiring a collection of fees for
issuing the documents and li­
censes that mariners must have in
order to work in their field.

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Meeting with SIU President Michael Sacco aboard the Charles L. Brown are
(from left) AB Joel Saul, Steward Donna DeCesare, Steward M. K. Wilson and
ABs Luisito Balatbat, Sam Tumala and Ben Picar.

Bosun Armond (second from left) and Captain Garnett talk with Sacco and Fay
on board USNS Titan.

USNS Titan crew- Phyllis Stricklin, a Bosun Louis Vasquez chats
member Quinton Rowe crewmember from with President Sacco on board
at shipboard meeting. USNS Titan. the Sea-Land Hawaii.

Crewmembers aboard the S.S. Independence Seafarers aboard the Sea-Land
hear a report from SIU President Michael Sacco Hawaii talk with officials Sacco and
in Hawaii. Fay.

On SIU Ships in Hawaii
Seafarers President Michael Sacco, while in Hawaii, met with SIU

members aboard several vessels docked in Honolulu and vicinity. Crew-
members discussed their concerns about the imposition of a so-called
user fee for obtaining their merchant marine documents.

Sacco was accompanied by SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and
Vice President George McCartney.

DEU Steve Rollins, aboard Sea-
Land Hawaii, confers with SIU Presi­
dent Michael Sacco.

DEU Rodney Pontiflet (left) is pictured with
SIU Vice President McCartney aboard the
Sea-Land Hawaii.

Bosun Thomas Martineau (left) and AB Carlos Loureiro discuss Persian Gulf shipping with SIU
President Sacco and VP McCartney aboard the Sealift Atlantic.

Aboard the USNS Audacious (from left) are Steward/Baker Bob Steams,
Bosun Richard Weyandt, yP McCartney and Dr. Cox, the ship's medical
officer.

On board the Charles L. ^own are (from left), Bosun Jeremiah Harrington, SIU Secretary-
Treasurer John Fay, ABs Richard Young and Roger Reineke, OS Tony Sivola, AB William
Kackley and Sacco.

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Seafarers: 7 Scholarships Open to Memhers, Families
Applications now are being ac­

cepted for the 1992 Seafarers
scholarship program which will

award seven grants to three SIU
members and four dependents. All
Seafarers and their spouses and

Where are they Now?
A Look at Two Previous Scholarship Winners

This family photograph was taken at Marilyn Callster's graduation party In June 1990.
Callster Is pictured at left. Next to her Is her brother, Anthony, also a scholarship winner.
Her sister, Valerie, an alternate scholarship winner. Is third from right.

A Family of Scholars

Marilyn B. Calister is very
thankful to her late father and the
SIU for making it possible for her
to be a recipient of the $10,000
scholarship in 1972.

The award helped pay Calister's
tuition to Queens College where
she obtained a BA in education in
1976. She said the scholarship
meant she did not have to work full
time while attending college,
thereby enabling her to make good
grades and establish lifelong
friends.

After many years of teaching,
Calister decided she wanted to do
something else. That something
else turned into an accounting ca­
reer. She went back to school and
completed an MBA at Baruch Uni­
versity and is currently working for
Arthur Andersen & Co. in New
York as a tax accountant. She has
passed the CPA exam and should
be certified shortly.

But her success story is not a
unique one in the Calister family.
Her brother, Anthony, also was a
recipient of a Seafarers scholar­
ship. He was in the class of 1971 at
Brooklyn College and went on to
obtain his master's degree in En­
glish literature. He presently
teaches English at Eastem District
High School in New York City.
And her sister, Valerie, was chosen
an alternate for the scholarship.
She graduated Brooklyn College in
1972 and has a master's degree in
early childhood education from
Columbia University. She cur­
rently teaches in the Long Branch
School system in New Jersey.

"As you can see," wrote Calister
in a letter to the Seafarers LOG,
"the scholarship was a big boost to
our confidence. It was not just the
money. It created a belief that we
really could do anything we
wanted."

Now In Private Practice

In 1975, Ana Rita Pinilla Diaz
was one of the recipients of the
scholarship program for depen­
dents of Seafarers. The four-year
award ($10,000 at that time)
proved to be the impetus for a con­
tinuing thirst for knowledge.

Using the scholarship money to
complete her bachelor's de^ee in
psychology at the University of
Puerto Rico and her master's de­
gree in neuropsychology at the
Caribbean Center for Advanced
Studies, Pinilla Diaz became a
qualified clinical psychologist
with a private practice. She also
worked with a Social Security dis­
ability program and served as an
instructor of psychology in the
Inter-American University of
Puerto Rico. In 1988 she com­
pleted a Ph.D. program as Doctor
in Clinical Neuropsychology.

At present, she is working as a
consultant, psychologist and eval-
uator and has her own private prac­
tice in Hato Rey, P.R. Pinilla Diaz

is grateful to the SIU for selecting
her for the scholarship back in '75.
She says she is very happy and
fulfilled in her chosen profession
and hopes her story will inspire
other eligible Seafarers and their
dependents to apply for the annual
scholarship.

Dr. Ana R. Pinilla Diaz, 1975 scholar­
ship winner. Is pictured with her hus­
band and three children.

children who plan to attend college
are encouraged to apply. The dead­
line for submission of all required
paperwork for the 1992 scholar­
ship program is April 15, 1992.
Winners will be announced in May
1992.

Three of the scholarships are re­
served for SIU members. One is a
$15,000 four-year college scholar­
ship. Each of the others is a $6,000
two-year award for study at a vo­
cational school or community col­
lege. Four scholarships in the
amount of $15,000 each are
awarded annually to the spouses and
dependent children of Seafarers.

For many scholarship winners,
receiving the cash grant can greatly
ease the hnancial burden associated
with attending college. And some
former scholarship winners would
never have had the opportunity to
pursue their educational interests
without the help of the program.

sponsored by the Seafarers Wel­
fare Plan.

While the program is open to all
eligible Seafarers and their depen­
dents, there is one catch: One must
apply in order to be considered for
the award.

The scholarship grants primar­
ily are awarded on the basis of high
school grades and the scores of
either College Entrance Examina­
tion Boards (SAT) or American
College Tests (ACT). Other data
will be required to be sent along
with each completed application
(e.g., transcripts of grades, certifi­
cates of graduation, letters of rec­
ommendation). These all are
spelled out in the Scholarship Pro­
gram booklet, available in each
SIU hall or by contacting the Sea­
farers Welfare Plan at the union's
headquarters.

Below are the stories of two for­
mer scholarship winners.

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define for subms-
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paperworkfor the 1^2
scholarship program.

For further informa­
tion, see an SIU official
at any union hall — or
contact the Scholarship
Program, Secfarers
Welfare Plan, 5201
Auth Way, Canp
Springs, MD 20746.

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The Seafarers Pension Plan an­
nounces the retirement of 57

members this month. Forty-four of
those signing off sailed in the deep
sea division, while eight sailed in the
inland division. Two sailed in the
Great Lakes division and three
sailed in the railroad marine division.
Galley gang member Howard Ruby,
77, is the oldest of the new pension­
ers. Brother Ruby joined the Seafar­
ers 30 years ago.

Deck department member Morris
Danzey has been a member longer
than any of the others who are retir­
ing. Brother Danzey joined the SIU
in 1943.
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Brief biographical sketches of
Ruby, Danzey and the other new
pensioners follow:

DEEP SEA
LEON ACOSTA, 66, joined the
Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New
Orleans. Bom in Colombia, he
sailed in the engine department.
Brother Acosta served in the Colom­
bian navy from 1943 until 1961. He
has retired to New Orleans.

JOSEPH
BIDZILYA, 62,
joined the SIU in
1948 in his native
Philadelphia. He
shipped in the
deck and steward
departments.

Brother Bidzilya served in the Army
from 1954 to 1956. He still calls
Philadelphia home.

DANIEL
BOONE, 65,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1959 in his
native New Or­
leans. Brother
Boone shipped in
the galley gang.
He served in the Navy from 1943
until 1956. Brother Boone still lives
in New Orleans.

ROBERTO.
BROWN, 62,
joined the SIU in
1948 in the port
of New York.
Bom in Missis­
sippi, he shipped
in the steward de­

partment. Brother Brown has retired
to Independence, La.

BERNARD
BURGE, 65,
joined the union
in 1968 in the
port of New Or­
leans. He was
bom in Missis­
sippi and shipped
in the black-gang. Brother Burge up­
graded frequently at the Lundeberg
School. He served in the Army from
1950 to 1952. Brother Burge has re­
tired to Picayune, Miss.

WILLIAM
CACHOLA, 65,
joined the SIU in
1955 in the port
of Baltimore. The
native of Puerto
Rico sailed in the
engine depart-

To Our New Pensioners
... Thanks for a Job Well Done

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

ment and in 1975 upgraded at the
Lundeberg School tO QMED. Brother
Cachola resides in Baltimore.

BURTON
CHURCHILL,
65, graduated
from the
Lundeberg
School in 1967.
Bom in Illinois,
he shipped in the
deck department. Brother Churchill
served in the Army from 1941 to
1947 and also served in the Navy
from 1948 until 1963. He lives in Sli-
dell. La.

FRED C.COO­
PER, 62, joined
the Seafarers in
1956 in the port
of Seattle. A na­
tive of Alabama,
he completed the
Lundeberg

School's bosun recertification
course in 1973. Brother Cooper
served in the Air Force from 1947
to 1950. He has retired to Mobile,
Ala.

PEDRO COR-
TEZ, 66, joined
the SIU in 1966
in the port of
New York. He
was bom in
Puerto Rico and
shipped in the
black-gang. Brother Cortez resides
in West Farm, N.Y.

WILLIE
CROMWELL,
65, joined the
union in 1972 in
the port of Seat­
tle. Bom in Mis­
sissippi, he sailed
in the steward de­

partment. Brother Cromwell served
in the Army from 1941 until 1946.
He lives in Seattle.

CHARLES
D'AMICO, 63,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1947 in the
port of New
York. A native of
Connecticut, he
completed the
Lundeberg School's bosun recertifi­
cation course in 1974. Brother
D'Amico has retired to Houston.

MORRIS DANZEY, 65, joined the
union in 1943 in the port of New Or­
leans. He was bom in Mobile, Ala and
sailed in the deck department Brother
Danzey resides in Satsuma, Ala.

LAWRENCE DUEITT JR., 64,
joined the SIU in 1956 in the port
of Lake Charles, La. Bom in Mo­
bile, Ala., he shipped in the deck
department. Brother Dueitt served

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lives in Mobile.

DANIEL
FERRAS, 56,
joined the Sea­
farers in 1968 in
the port of New
Orleans. A na­
tive of Cuba, he
sailed in the

deck department. Brother Ferras has
retired to Kenner, La.

DONALD FROUNFELTER, 70,
joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of
Seattle. He was bom in North Da­
kota and sailed in the steward departs
ment. Brother Frounfelter served in
the Air Force from 1942 until 1963.
He resides in Seattle.

WILLIAM
GUERNSEY,
65, joined the
union in 1948 in
the port of New
York. A native of
Detroit, Mich., he
shipped in the
deck department. Brother Guemsey
served in the Army from 1942 to
1944. He lives in Ontario, Canada.

CHILTON
HALL, 67,
joined the SIU in
1962 in the port of
New York. Bom
in Alabama, he
sailed in the black-
gang. Brother Hall

served in the Navy from 1941 to
1945 and from 1950 to 1954. He has
retired to Montgomery, Ala.

WILLIAM
HAMPSON,61,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1951 in his
native New York.
He upgraded fre­
quently at the
Lundeberg School
and in 1982 completed the bosun re-,
certification course. Brother Hamp-
son resides in Huntsville, Texas.

PAUL L.
HUNT, 65,
joined the SIU in
1968 in the port
of New Orleans.
Bom in New
York, he shipped
in the galley gang

and in 1981 completed steward re-
certification. Brother Hunt served in
the Marine Corps from 1945 to
1946. He lives in River Ridge, La.

JOHN JOR.
DAN, 57, joined
the union in
1958 in his na­
tive Mobile,
Ala. Brother Jor­
dan shipped in

mmitsm
the engine department. He has re­
tired to Eight Mile, Ala.

ROBERT KEN­
NEDY, 63,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1958 in the
port of Houston.
A native of North
Dakota, he com­
pleted steward re-

certification in 1985. Brother Ken­
nedy resides in New Orleans.

CICERO KING
JR., 60, joined
the SIU in 1958
in the port of Se­
attle. He sailed in
the engine depart­
ment and in 1979
upgraded at the
Lundeberg School to QMED.
Brother King has retired to Elizabeth
City,N.C.

JIMMY RAY
LERZO, 65,
joined the Seafar­
ers in i960 in the
port of Detroit,
Mich. He was
bom in Kentucky
and shipped in

the engine department. Brother
Lerzo resides in Madison, W.Va.

SILAS Mc-
GOWAN, 63,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1945 in the
port of New Or­
leans. He was
bom in Texas
and shipped in
the deck department. Brother McG-
owan served in the Army from 1950
to 1952. He lives in Dayton, Texas.

GEORGE
MELEAR, 65,
joined the union
in 1972 in the
port of Houston.
Bom in Texas, he
sailed in the en­
gine department.

Brother Melear served in the Army
from 1944 to 1946 and from 1950 to
1951. He resides in Houston.

JAMES L.
MILLER, 71,
joined the SIU in
1953 in the port
of Portland, Ore.
The native of
Washington
shipped in the gal­
ley gang. Brother Miller has retired
to Oregon City, Ore.

JOSENAVA,
65, joined the
Seafarers in 1969
in the port of
New York. Bom
in Texas, he
sailed in the deck
department and in

1986 upgraded at the Lundeberg
School. Brother Nava served in the
Navy from 1942 until 1962. He lives
in Fairhope, Ala.

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Meeting in convention, delegates to the biennial MTD event hear former Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall speak out against the proposed U.S./Mexico trade deal.

Maritime Trades Dept Convention Hits Bush Policies
Delegates from 42 unions along

with representatives of various lo­
cal port councils throughout the
country acted on a wide range
of matters affecting seafarers and
workers in the nation's marine
industry at the 19th biennial con­
vention of the AFL-CIO Maritime
Trades Department meeting in De­
troit last month.

The delegates heard timely ad­
dresses and reports and took ac­
tion on a number of resolutions
concerned with the state of the
American merchant marine and
labor issues of importance to the
affiliates of the department.

The meeting, which preceded
the AFL-CIO convention, re­
elected Michael Sacco as presi-

MTD Legal Counsel Howard Schulman (left) swears In the departments' officers
who were re-elected. They are (from right) Jean F. Ingrao, executive secretary-
treasurer, Michael Sacco, president, and William F. Zenga, vice president.

Delivering convention committee reports were (from left) George Kourplas, president
of the Machinists; George F. Becker, vice president of the Steelworkers; Frank
Hanley, president of the lUOE and John J. Sweeney, SEIU president.

Lack of Gov't Recognition
For WWII Mariners Decried

MTD board member Jack Otero
speaks out against the administra­
tion's trade agenda.

MTD Eastern Region V.P. Roman
Gralewicz hits the floor microphone to
make a nomination.

The vice president of the Inter­
national Association of Machin­
ists, who sailed during World War
II as a merchant seaman, decried
the lack of full recognition for
mariners who served their country
during that war during an MTD
convention action adopting a reso­
lution in support of extending the
cutoff date for veterans' eligibility
to the end of December 1946 in­
stead of the current August 15,
1945 date.

Justin Ostro, who also serves as
a vice president of the MTD, said
it was shameful that our country
had failed to recognize fully its
merchaint seamen who sailed dur­
ing WWII. Ostro compared the
actions of the U.S. government in
this regard to those of the British,
which he knew of first hand for he
had been aboard a Liberty ship
headed for the North Sea on May
9, 1945 when the ship received a
message from the British gov­
ernment.

"The British Admiralty recog­
nized at that precise moment in

dent of the organization and re­
turned Jean F. Ingrao as executive
secretary-treasurer and William
F. Zenga as vice president.

In a special report to the dele­
gates, the MTD presented a de­
tailed analysis of America's mid­
dle class. The department's report
noted that "real personal wages
are declining under relentless
pressure." Citing data compiled
by the Economic Policy Institute,
a think-tank group based in Wash­
ington, D.C., the department re­
ported the following:
• In inflation-adjusted terms,

average hourly wages fell more
than 9 percent between 1980 and
1989.
• Hourly benefits, such as pen­

sions, health insurance and paid
time off, fell by 13.8 percent be­
tween 1980 and 1989.

Justin Ostro, Machinists Union of­
ficial who sailed as a seaman In
WWII, assailed the U.S. policy on
recognition of merchant marine vet­
erans of the war.

time what it has taken the United
States government almost 45

Continued on page 29

On the other hand, noted the
MTD report, during the era of the
Reagan and Bush administrations,
the rich got richer. "According to
the Congressional Budget Office,
those in the middle of the income
deciles, earning from $28,000 to
$43,500, saw their pay drop by an
average of 4 percent between 1977
and 1988. During the same period,
those in the top 1 percent found
their incomes rise by 49.8
percent."

The MTD convention delegates
vowed to seek a fairer decade for
workers in the 1990s and enacted
a platform calling on rank-and-file
trade unionists to get and stay
active in politics in order to elect
candidates sympathetic to the
needs of working people.

The delegates enacted resolu­
tions calling for the development
of a comprehensive national infra­
structure, reform of the country's
troubled health care system and a
series of economic policies de­
signed to invigorate the economy.

Among the reports adopted b>
the delegates were the submis­
sions of the MTD officers outlining
the activities of the department for
the past two years, a summary of
the programs of the MTD's local
affiliates—the maritime port coun­
cils—and a legislative review that
went over the status of legislation
pursued since the group's last con­
vention.

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ers to the Maritime Trades Depart­

ment convention represented 42 na­
tional and international unions, port
maritime councils and local unions
around the nation.

During the two-day biennial con­
vention, delegates enacted a platform
which colls for revitalizing the nation's
economy as well as building up Amer­
ica's shipping capabilities.

Pictured on these two pages are
many of the trade unionists who come
from scores of unions to participate in
the MTD's deliberations. James McNamara,

ILA
John Bowers, President,
ILA

Richard Trumka, President, and
Jerry Jones, Sec.-Treas., UMWA

Owen Bieber, President,
UAW

Virgil Casey and Larry Gregoire,
Chemical Workers

Robert Meade, Chemical
Workers

Michael McKay, District Gordon Spencer,
2—MEBA District 2—MEBA

Franz E. Glen, Local Thomas G. Gary, Local
6, IBEW 574 IBEW

Joseph Sacco, Exec. V.P.,
SlU

Marvin Markle, Pres.
Sugar Workers

Frank Martino, Pres., and
Angelo Russo, Ret., ICWU

Douglas Dority,
V.P., UFCW.

Cliff Valenciana,
Glass Molders

Tim Moelier, District
2—MEBA

Raymond McKay,
Pres., D2—MEBA

Paperworkers V.P. Jerry Johnston, Sec.-Treas. Jim
Dunn and V.P. Mario Scarselietta

Jack Greenwood, G. Barcom, Local 598; 8. Horn, Local 811; A. Barksdale,
Local 525 Plumbers Local 831; R. Baynes, Plumbers

J. Cordery, V.P., and Frank Carter, Secre­
tary-Treasurer, Glass Molders Union

LeBlanc and Lenore Miller,
President, RWDSU

Thomas Gleason,
Counsel, ILA

Teddy Gleason, Pres. Charles W. Jones,
Emeritus, ILA Pres., Boilermakers

Jerry Willburn,
Boilermakers

Ande Abbott, Director, J. Hatfield, Pres
Boilermakers Glass, Molders

V.P.'s J. Cordery, W. King, J. Rankin and G.
Sheppard, Sec.-Treas. F. Carter, Glass Molders

Robert Brindza and Marilyn LeClaIre, Int.
V.P.'s, AFSCME

G. Boncoragllo, Int.
V.P., AFSCME

Ed House, V.P., George Poulin, Judith C. Boyd,
lAM V,P.. lAM Steelworkers

>ig Lucassen, Pres., and Dave
Holtman, Carpenters

Dick Cordtz, Sec.-
Treas., SEIU

Vic Hansen,
Labor Lawyer

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William Wynn,
President, UFCW

Jake West, President, International
Association of Ironworkers

V. Panepinto, Pres.,
Plasterers, and J. Fay, SlU

Dominic Martell, Sec.- Lou Elesie, Car! Booker and Jim Norwood, Laborers Gerald Menapace, Sec.- Lorenzo Cameron, Louie Bravo and Sam J. Caivano,
Treas., Plasterers International Union Treas., UFCW Local 1408 ILA Laborers International Union

Ed Harrington. lUOE Waymon Stewart,
Local 25 South Fla. MTD

Jerry Owens, Asst. John O'Gara, Vice-
Gen. Organizer. ILA Pres.. HERE

Douglas McCarron. James Kerlee,
Carpenters Carpenters

Terry Bodewes.
Carpenters

James Moore,
Carpenters

Martin Byrne,
Ironworkers

R. Fanning, Local 17, Kermett Mangram,
Sheet Metal Workers Port Agent, SlU

Roy "Buck" Mercer,
V.P., SlU

George McCartney, West Coast, V.P., Henry "Whitey" Disley,
SlU, and Gunnar Lundeberg, Pres., SUP Pres., MFOW

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Wolkers Need Fair Trade, Not Deals for Corporations,
Say Former Labor Secretary and Canadian Minist

A viewpoint that trade is of vital
significance for American workers
was a centerpiece of the AFL-
CIO Maritime T rades Department
convention held last month in De­
troit. Former Secretary of Labor
in the Carter administration, Ray
Marshall, put into precise terms
the fears of Seafarers and other
working people regarding the po­
tential loss of American jobs re­
sulting from any trade deal with
Mexico.

Marshall characterized the cur­
rent proposed North American
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
as a mechanism for shifting capi­
tal, not equalizing trade. The U.S./
Mexico/Canada trade talks, as
currently being conducted by the
Bush administration, are about the
reinvestment of capital by Ameri­
can-based multinational corpora­
tions, and they are not about creat­
ing decent jobs for the workers in
those countries, said the former
secretary of labor who is also a
noted economist and scholar.

Pursuit of Low Wages

"Each $10 an hour job that goes
to Mexico (from the United
States) adds $15,000 in (corporate)
profits," Marshall noted. The mul­
tinational corporations want "to
reduce the skills of workers to
appendages of machines and
weaken the collective bargaining
of unions."

He said the North American
trade deal would "accelerate the
loss of U.S. and Canadian jobs"
because corporations are pushing
a "low wage policy." He added
that the heads of state of the three
nations have said the "market will
take care of the workers and the
countries. If we leave it up to the
market, it will create lower wages,
not higher wages. Business will
maximize profits which are not in
the interest to their countries."

Marshall added the problems
faced in America today are similar
to those faced by the country dur­
ing the 1930s. He said unions
through collective bargaining
agreements helped to sustain the
purchasing power of workers.

Need a Social Charter

"We need to develop a full-
employment strategy, rebuild our
infrastructure and provide incen­
tives to develop a high wage strat­
egy. We ought to tell corporations
that if you don't provide an ade­
quate wage, we don't want you.
We need to discourage sweat
shops, not encourage as we are
doing" with the proposed free
trade deal.

Another item Marshall said
needs to be a part of any trade
agreement is a social clause for
workers similar to the one adopted
by the European Community.

The social charter calls on the
low wage countries of the Euro­
pean Community to bring their
workers up to level enjoyed by
their fellow workers in the other

member countries, according to
Marshall and David Barrett, a min­
ister in Canada's House of
Commons.

"Europe is getting its act to­
gether," Barrett told the conven­
tion delegates. "In 1992, it is get­
ting rid of low wages. This is a
challenge to the U.S., Canada and
Mexico to put the same charter on
the table."

Barrett, joined by other mem­
bers of the Canadian parliament,
adjusted the U.S. Congress earlier
this year not to extend fast track
authority in trade negotiations be­
cause of the loss of jobs in Canada
created by a 1988 pact between
the U.S. and his country. He
noted the job flight would continue
moving south should the U.S. sign
an agreement with Mexico.

"Corporate international capital
is seeking out low-wage labor."

"The prospect of signing the
current NAFTA with Mexico
threatens what is left of the U.S.

Addressing the concerns of workers on trade were MTD convention speakers
(from left) economist Ray Marshall, AFL-CiO secretary-treasurer Thomas R.
Donahue and David Barrett, a member of the Canadian parliament.

middle-class and Canada," Barrett
said. "We have to make sure the
Trade Representative knows what
is required," Thomas R. Donahue,
secretary-treasurer of the AFL-
CIO, told the MTD. "They are not
going to get away with a lousy
agreement that gives away our
jobs."

Congressman John Dingell (D-
Mich.) informed the convention
that the focus from the White
House for the last 11 years has
been abroad.

"We've coddled and curried fa­
vor around the world. For 11 years
we have had presidents who have
exported jobs," Dingell ex­
claimed. "They have not paid heed
to the needs of Americans! The
jobs are going because the things
you have to do (to keep them in
the U.S.) haven't been done for
11 dark, repressive years!

"The administration should be
concerned with America first.
Something is radically wrong!" he
added.

Speakeis Call for Economic Rally In 1990s

Among the MTD convention speakers were (from left) Robert McGlotten,
legislative director, AFL-CIO; Congressman John Dingell, and Diane Felnstein,
former mayor of San Francisco.

The issues that concern the
worker should set the nation's
legislative agenda for the 1990s,
was the rallying cry proclaimed
by several of the speakers at the
biennial convention of the MTD
meeting in Detroit last month.

Health care, rebuilding the
country's infrastructure (roads,
schools and cities), pumping up
the economy, allowing access to
unemployment compensation to
those in need and preventing the
replacement of striking workers
by scabs, will have to be ad­
dressed by politicians if they want
the support of working people,
said the speakers, who were both
elected officials and trade un­
ionists.

"The people of this country are
waking up and they don't like what
they see," Thomas R. Donahue,
AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer told
the convention delegates who rep­
resent 42 trade unions and 8.5
million workers. "People want a
better life than they have."

Concerning a national health
care policy. Congressman John
Dingell (D-Mich.) announced to
the MTD, "George Bush can go
to Walter Reed (Army Hospital)

for his annual check-up, but there
are 37 million Americans with no
health insurance. There are an
additional 30 million Americans
who have partial and inadequate
health care."

Dingell pointed out the German
republic under Bismarck adopted
a national health policy in 1870,
while King Edward instituted
England's in 1905.

"We are the only industrialized
country with no health care pro­
gram!" the congressman added.
If things do not change, Dingell
stated "by the year 2050, 50 cents
of every dollar spent in this coun­
try will be on health care."

Dingell noted that Reagan and
Bush had turned the United States
from the world's largest creditor
to the world's largest debtor na­
tion. The congressman stated,
"Bush has given us a recession
that ranks with 1929." He added
the national debt is nearly five
times the size it was before the
Reagan-Bush era.

"It is time Washington and the
administration know what has to
be done is to look after our own
people," Dingell said.

-Donahue said the country is in

the thralls of a "silent depression."
He noted wages have decreased
in the U.S. for five straight years.
"Weekly wages in 1990 buy 20
percent less than they did in 1972."

He quoted candidate George
Bush in 1988 as promising to cre­
ate 30 million new jobs in eight
years. "As of last year, 159,000
new jobs have been created," Do­
nahue pointed out. "At this rate,
it would take 570 years and eight
months to create all those jobs!"

"We have to address the issues
through politics. We have to have
candidates on which we can rely.
We need to get as much support
as we can for S. 55 (the striker
replacement bill before the Sen­
ate)," Donahue told the gathering.
"Business says 'don't disturb the
balance.' But that was not raised
in 1947 with Taft-Hartley and in
1959 with Landrum-Griffin.

"We are supposed to believe a
balance exists. I'd settle for the
balance of 1938 (when the pro-
labor Wagner Act was passed)."

"The issues of working people
are issues politicians can run on,"
Robert McGlotten, director of the
AFL-CIO Department of Legisla­
tion, told the delegates. "We are
not going to sit idly by and let (the
politicians and corporate
America) set the agenda. We are
going to do what we do best—
organize."

Former mayor of San Fran­
cisco, Diane Feinstein, who is run­
ning for an open senate seat in
California, said, "We need a com­
prehensive maritime policy that
levels the playing field, that
smashes unfair trading practices
and jjarriers, and that assures the
survival of America's merchant
marine."

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Seafarers Send Holiday Greetings

To all members and officials
To the Brotherhood of the Sea. my family and 1 wish
you all a healthy and joyous holiday season.

Ed Abiialy

To my husband LIto
Sending you all my love this holiday. Mahal, thank you
for everything you have done for me and for being there
when I needed you. Ltizviminda Acostu

my tMlfe, Becky, and children, Joseph,
ricia, William, Robert Jr., Harry and Nancy

To my
Patric
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a trouble free New
Year. Consider this greeting your Christmas present.

Robert Adams

To all Curtis Bay Towing Co. friends and
crewmembers In Baltimore from 1949-1987
Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. I now live
in Harford Co. (301) 893-3941. Andrew Adams

To all Seafarers
I live proud of being a member of Seafarers. Wishing all
of the Seafarers and their families utmost joy and God's
blessings, from a retired member. Faustina Alejandro

To Willie Mitchell
May you have the happiest of holidays. Just don't wreck
the caddy. Lisa Allard

To Valente
Bah Humbug!! Allard

To the SlU leadership, to all brothers
Thanks for having a union that takes care of all seamen,
and to all our union'leaders who make these dreams
come true, thanks. Lorenzo Alvardo

To all retired Seafarers
Hope you all have a very nice holiday coming up. Merry
X-Mas and a Happy New Year. William Alvaro

In memory of my beloved husband, Scott
Anderson
You will be missed these holidays, by us all. Happy
holidays to all his union brothers.

Marguerite Anderson

To all former shipmates
Happy holidays to all and their families. Wishing you a
safe and prosperous New Year. Tiny Anderson

To all B&D RR Marine pensioners in the New
York area
I wish you a healthy, happy and joyful holiday.

Stephen J Andros

To all Seafarers
Wishing you a joyous holiday season, and may God's
richest blessings be with you as you keep up the good
work. Joseph Arch

To Caslmiro Ramos
I always remember you: Mi amigo Casimiro desde
nuestros. Viajes juntos, en el S/S Rice Queen. Nunca'
olvino tu amistad. felicidades. Angel Aroche

To Robert Natlvldad
Cuz. how's Tony in Long Beach? I hope Mt. Pinatubo
didn't damage your house in Alongapo. Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year to family from SS LNG Leo.

Gene Aruta

To all Seafarers
I retired as a wheelsman in 1973 on the MV Nicolet. My
wife and I wish to send our greetings to my former
shipmates. Andrew Aspseter

To all Seafarers and their families
Me and my wife would like to wish all of you a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless you.

Paul & Donna Aubain

To J. Roy Von Holden
May your Christmas geese be plentiful. Wishing you a
splendid holiday. Lisa A

To Mom and Pop
The boatswain wants to know where you went wrong.
Have a joyous holiday and save those presents for me.
Bet mom loved her chain-fall. Lisa A

To all SlU members
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. I'm really
enjoying my retirement. May God bless you and the SlU.

J.D. Babin

To Douglas Avery Clark
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Douglas. I love
you and miss you very much. Hope to be with you soon.
All my love. Lola S. Bailey

To all Seafarers
Enjoying my retirement. Doing a lot of traveling, fishing
and hunting. May you all have a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. Mike Bakos

To all
Holiday greetings to all Seafarers. Joe Sacco and family.
George McCartney and the whole union staff. Joe. I
appreciate your letter. Thank you. I served with honor
in the Air Force and the SIU. Sal Barbara

To all members of the SIU
Happy holiday and good wishes. May all enjoy the SIU
like I did. Special greetings to all 1 sailed and worked
with. Arthur (Archie) Beck

To all Seafarers, members and their families
Greetings! Percival Belgrave

To the Steward Department
Smithy, who worked on Lurline Liner; Gil Rodriguez.
Don Moss. Gentry and Tom Tom. Shipmates who all
worked with me on Victories and Cargo ships. Merry
Christmas! Bell

To all my friends and family
Merry Christmas to all sea goers dnd Happy New Year.
God bless you all. Tommy (T.Man) Belvin

To all SIU Seafarers everywhere
Thanks. SIU. for the opportunity for me to wish all
Seafarers everywhere a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New
Year, plus go<^ health and smooth sailing.

Frederick Benedict

To Mose Herrow, Hank Taylor, Larry Gee, Joe
Williams and all retirees and their families
May your holidays and the New Year be the happiest
and best that you have ever enjoyed before.

Clarence Benjamin

To all Seafarers and their famiiies
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy, healthy New Year^

Whitey, Miriam <t Alex Benzuk
To ali Seafarers
I wish all a happy Christmas and New Year.
__ „ Henry Braudussi
To ali
President Sacco. his staff and those at Piney Point, and
all Seafarers—You deserve many happy holidays for you
have served us well; and personally for 48 years at sea
and have kept me alive another ten. May you enjoy
smooth sailing and a Merry Christmas with a happy and
prosperous New Year. John Blank 3rd

To the SIU
I'm writing these brief words to thank you for the help
that I have received from you. May the Lord bless you
and the organization. I wish you and your families a
prosperous holiday. Felix Bonefont

Greetings to all Seafarers
With warm greetings and renewed hopes for peace,
contentment and joy in the coming year.

Andrew and Jane Boney

To my father Rafael and the Bonefont family
I wish we all can be together for all the holiday season,
but we can't, so 1 wish all the best this holiday.

Elias Bonefont

To the oyo-oyo's and anting-anting gangs of
Hawaii crewmembers
I hope someday we'll work all together again gang. Just
don't forget batch 87-90 oyo-oyo guys of the galley. Nice
working with you guys. Dante D. Bongolan

To all Seafarers, retired and active
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my co­
workers: Would like to hear from you. (504)332-2300.

Dudley A. Bonvillain

To Scottie Aubusson, all port agents and
Seafarers
May good health, happiness and prosperity be yours this
holiday season, followed with smooth sailing in '92.
Remeinbering you always. Gerry Borozan

To all former MC&S Seafarers
Holiday greetings to all my shipmates. Living now at
2078 Madrona Street. North Bend. Ore. 97439.

Ernest Bossom

To sailors of class #458
Happy holidays and smooth sailing to the sailors of class
438 wherever you are. William Boyd

To Douglas Laughlln and Jayson Gingrich
Have a nice Christmas at sea from your son and stepfa­
ther. Let's ship together next year. Warm regards to my
old bosuns and shipmates. Evan Bradley

To Cross Hartior Railroad employees and
retirees
May the wonderous spirit of this holy season shine in
your heart all through the years. Seasons greetings to
all. Frederick Breimann

To Sean S. Hanlay
Christmas won't be the same without my favorite Santa.
Especially since he is my life, my love, my GAG. my
everything. I'll love you always. Jill-Marie Brittain

To all Seafarers
I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to the union, officials (active and retired) and all
their families. George Brooks

To all of my ex-shlpmates
Hope this to be your best Christmas ever.

Travis H. Brewer Jr.

To the SIU
Happy holidays to all my brothers and sisters still on
ships who remember me. I am Rae Brucato now retired.
I was a beautician in gift shop, and keeper on all our
cruise ships. I now live at 139 Tiburon Blvd.. San Pedro.
Calif. Rae Brucato

To my son Vicente Jr., Peggy Reyes and Lisa
Burgos
Les deceo unas felices navidades y un prospero ano
neuvo y que Dios me los bendiga a los tres y nietos
Edwinsito. Joana. Julito. Melissa, este mensaje se lo
agradesco al periodico de la union el LGG. Gracias.

Vicente Burgos

To Mom, Ray, Kathleen, Frances, Greg, Clif­
ford and Elsie
Ben. Al. Louis. Byron. Helen. Virginia. Micky. Sandy.
Laginess. McNabb. Richard. Eddy Danashefski. Health
and happiness to all. The ghost of Christmas past re­
members Bill Burke

To former shipmates
Merry Christmas. Happy New Year—Bob Crotty. Byron
Kelley and all. Retirement is great. Thanks. All the
family is well. Timothy Burke

To all Seafarers
Anchors of faith in the storm. Gpen your bibles at
Chapter I John vs. 2:4 - 3:4 - Mark 2:28 and Luke 4:16.
Merry Christmas my dearest brothers and sister.

Iverson Burns

To Sharon Ortiz
Wish you a beautiful holiday and all the best to you and
your family because Christmas is extra special, just like
you! Forrest FredBurris

To Frederick Paul Sanchez
Fred P. Sanchez!! Falcon Princess Now that I have your
attention. . . Have a Merry Christmas. Love.

Yvonne, Mike. Victoria and Dylan

To all Seafarers
I am hoping that all my brothers of the Seafarers, retired
and active, will have a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. Gaetano Busciglio

To fellow seamen
Holiday wishes to all my shipmates. Special thanks to
Seafarers L(K3. Burial at Sea article on our husband/
brother. Together again one day.

Nina and Bobby Butts

From ships and from their homes, SIU members and their
families have sent holiday greetings to their loved ones and
shipmates. Th^ appear on this page and dje following three
pages. The greetings are listed in alphabetical order fry Ifre
name of dre individual sending the message.

To all Seafarers
Merry Christmas and smooth sailing through the New
Year. Keep faith in your union and may God keep you
in his care. Sincerely. Raoitl Cabrera

To my old shlpjmates, active or retired
Ame Bjorsson. John Davies. Rundblad Brothers. Nick
Brancato. Please Write: 716 Springdale Ave.. East Gr­
ange. N.J. 070I7-I62I. Neal Cairns

To all my former shipmates from APL and
hip Matson passenger ship days

Seasons greetings and a happy, prosperous and healthy
New Year. Scotty Ctiirns

To all Seafarers and shipmates
Merry Christmas and a joyous. Happy New Year.

Tony Caldeira

To retired and active seamen
Wishing seamen and their families a Merry Xmas and
very Happy New Year. May the Lord bless all.

James L. Calhoun

To all SIU members and families
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mr. <S Mrs. Rudy Cancela

To baby C. Christopher and daughter Ida,
Percy & Dollie K.
Happy holidays! Cruz Tony Ctinedo

To all my Seafarer brothers, executives and
in San Francisco and Maryland staff i

Warmest Aloha of holiday greeting. God's love and
blessings to you and yours. Feliciano Phil Canon

To my old shipmates and our president and
his staff
Wishing you a happy and enjoyable holiday season. You
are doing an excellent job. Keep up the good work.

Horace Carmichael

To faculty members and families
Dear brothers and sisters: Holiday greetings, good health,
and best wishes to all. E.C. Carpenter

To Hershel A. Orlando
Dear Griando. long time friend, shipmate, hope you and
Betsie are doing as well as can be. health & otherwise.
Have a happy holiday. Charles A. Carr

To Robert P. Carson Jr.
Merry. Merry Christmas with good health & happiness
for the coming year. Love you lots.

Ma & Pa (Ruth and Robert Carson)

To Rachel E. Carson
Rachel. I want you to know that I love you and miss
you. AlsOi that I wish that I could be with you this
holiday season. Daddy (Robert P. Carson Jr.)

Bosun Ben Velner & family
Want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year. You're a good friend and
shipmate. Thanks for the care package.

Robert P. Carson Jr.

To Robert P. Carson Jr.
Bobby. Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy,
healthy New Year! Love. Ging (Ruthann Carson)

To Sra Rosarlo Colon Castell
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Jose M. Castell

all my fc
and family
Merry Christmas and many good wishes for the coming
year. Eugene (Gene) Castillo

To all my brothers and sisters
Be glad you have a job. stick with it. things are getting
bad. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

James Catania

To Richard J. McConnell, Charles R. Johnson
and Rafeal RIos
Here's wishing my brother seamen a happy holiday from
the Chacon family. And to George Bronson on shore
gang in Gakland. Calif.. Merry Xmas and Happy New
Year. Lou Chacon

To all Seafarers
Happy holidays to all. Thanks to the Seafarers Union
for your support for 31 years retirement, pay and help.

Carter Carl Chambers

To fellow Seafarers
Seasons greetings and best wishes to all my old friends.
I am now at 20 Josiah in San Francisco. 94112. Please
write. Ping King Chang

To all my shipmates
Seasons greetings from an old Great Lakes and salt water
sailor. Bert J. Chapman

To all SIU brothers
Also, officials and employees at Camp Springs and Piney
Point best wishes, good health and happiness this holiday
season. Herbert C. Cal Chattom and wife

To everyone associated wHh Seafarers and
families
Holiday greetings and best wishes to all. May God bless
everyone in these sacred holidays. Peace and Love.

Sze Ju Chen

To all my Seafarers friends, both retired and
sailing
I wish you all the best, with health and happiness to all.

Dan Joe Cherry Jr

To John B. Harris
Wishing you and your family a happy holiday and on
your retirement. I still think of the go^ old days down
in Norfolk. Good health! John N. Chiorra

To all active and retired metntyers on the Great
Lakes
A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all the retired
members that I have worked with in this great union.

Willie W. Cichocke

To all members of SIU
Wishing all members a happy season and good heajth to
all. Vincent Ciprian

To all Seafarers and to Vice President Joe
Sacco and employees of the SIU
After 36 years at sea. since age 13. this seaman is proud
to be retired, cooking at home, gardening & RV traveling
with my wife, Rosemary. Merry Christmas & Happy
New Year 1992. Domenic Cito (age 83) A family

To all my friends and their famiiies
Greetings from F.R. Clarke (Snoopy). May you all have
a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday. Good luck to
all from Snoopy. Florian R. Clarke

To all Seafarers
A greeting to Arvo Kaupi. Bob Kutzner. Bob McCarl
and best wishes to our son Michael D. Clark in Baltimore.

Leonard F. Clark

To S.J. Alpedo
Dear Sammy. Wishing you the best of this upcoming
holiday season. Everyone is fine, we miss you! Please
call soon. Rosie (Rose M. Cleveland)

To ali Seafarers and famiiies
Wishing each and everyone and their families at Seafarers
a very happy holiday season. Let's not forget all the
great people working at the union table. If it wasn't for
them, we wouldn't have the greatest union in the world.

Omar Collins

To ail my fellow shipmates and friends
From what was formerly IGT of Phila.. Pa., a happy
holiday greeting.

Capt. Raymond W. and Thelma Collins

To ali the wonderful guys I ever sailed yrhh
I owe you a great deal. You fill my aging years with more
pleasant memories, without which my life would be a lot
duller; and so I thank you, and I wish you all the things
you yearn for. I hope you have nothing but good
memories of the past. Wishing you health and great
happiness for now and the years to come.

Tom Colway

To all Seafarers
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless you.

George C. Cordeiro

To all Seafarers
I wish all Seafarers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. James Carder

To my old shipmates and to
Red Campbell and everybody at headquarters My best
wishes for good health, luck and happiness to everyone.
A good handshake for Red Campbell, my old shipmate
(Bull-Lines). Jose Cortes

To ail my dear shipmates
Greetings, happy holidays and my best wishes to all my
fellow shipmates. I still rememlwr the great times we
had together. God bless you all.

Tony Cortes (aka Hollywood)

To all my friends, and even my enemies
among my former shipmates in our Union
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Clarence (Bud) Cousins

To all Seafarers and retired iM-othere
Best wishes and good luck for the holidays. Be thankful
we have super leadership. God bless you all. also, all
officials. John Coyle

To all
Greetings to all my shipmates, both active and retired.
Especially Peter Lypen and Ivy Cox. John B. Crane

To Bill Cronan
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love.

John and Paula Cronan

To all my Immediate family members
God daughter Melanie Marie, sisters Agnes & Marion,
brother Charles, also to my former shipmates and their
families. May all your voyages in life be ship shape and
may you enjoy continuing good health from stem to stern
always. William J. Crowie

To all the brothers and families of the SIU
My sincerest greetings and happiness throughout alj the
holiday years. May God bless our union!

Alberto Cruz

To all the brothers, members, retired and
active
Merry Christmas and wishing you the best in health.
Good luck in the coming year, especially for the brothers
who will be at sea on December 23.

Estuardo Cvenca

To the people who know me
I'm still in prison and I just want to say Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year to all. I'm doing okay.

• Thomas M. Curley

To Cierra Janey Curtis
This holiday message goes out to my beautiful daughter
for being there when I wasn't. I love you deeply and
may this be a very Merry Christmas to you. Cierra Janey
Curtis, from Daddy (Chris Curtis)

To tfie Damron clan
Happy holidays. I am always there Mond. Joe. Rick.
Tammy. Gary. Jess. Jason and Misty. Love ya. miss ya.

Ralph (Beetle) Damron

To Ron, Rick & Beverly, Therese, Ronnie,
Draxle, Josh, Carley and Lisa, and Matt
Missing you all very much. Happy holidays. Pray it's
better than now. Always there.

Ralph (Beetle) Damron

To Seafarers LOG
My daughter Tina and I wish you a Merry Christmas
during this special season. Loving yoii in Christ.

Ctara Faye Daniels

To SIU Seafarers
Have a wonderful holiday season! When the new year
arrives, may it find you headed home to the Lundeberg
School where we miss you and love you.

Grace H Davis

To all
My wife and 1 are wishing the very best holiday to all
retirees, active members and officials of the SIU family.

Guy DeBaere

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To Kaiwi FMMNI
Mele Kalikimalca Haouli Makahiki Ho! Hope your holi­
days are full of fun and laughter. Keep smiling!

Donna DeCesare

To Tommy Klairw
Mele Kalikimaka Haouli Makahiki Ho! I love you Tom-
Tom. Hope we are together soon Donna DeCesare

To Don Montoya
Christmas time comes and goes but my love for you
always grows. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
hon. Hopefully I am right by your side during the holiday
season. Love always. Donna DeCesare

To Wiggle Reyes
Mele Kalikimaka Hauoli Makahiki Ho! Hope you are
enjoying the many wonders of the world. Love you.

Donna DeCesare

To retired Seafarers
Joe DeCinque wishes all old friends a happy holiday. I'm
doing well at my new residence. 1331 Garrison Rd..
Vineland. N.J. 08360: (609) 794-8288.

Joseph DeCinque

To Mr. & Mrs. C.S. DeLatte
Am praying for a happy holiday for all the family. But
mostly for my Moma to get well and then we wilt all be
very happy. Your son. Tommy (Thomas DeLalle)

To new Seatarera
It might be a hard way to make a living but at the end
when you retire you will feel you accomplished a well
done job. Julius D. DeigaJo

To ex-shipmatea and union brothers
With the greatest joy I send greetings and happiness to

, all my ex-shipmates and union brothers aboard, beyond
the seas all over the world. Happiest X-mas.

Pedro DelValle

To Douglas DeMonte
Merry Christmas on the high seas. Loved and missed by

"all. Hope to see you .soon.
Sandra and the kids

To Mrs. Bertha DePalma
I love you Big Berth. Your merchant marine hero.

Charles DePalma

To John Holtschiag
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!
Your Bainbridge Island family misses you. . .

Neil. Sally. Sarah and Ted Deilz

To my union officials, members and brotliers
I am sending my sincere love and greetings to my union
members and brothers those that retired and those that
still work and their families. And those who are in the
hospital. I wish them a speedy recovery. And to the
LOG officials, many greetings to them for the wonderful
work that they have done for years. I wish you all
prosperity and happiness for the years to come.

Hezekiah Donavan

To all my longtlms friends & fellow Seafarers
A very Merry Christmas and our best wishes for every
happiness in the coming New Year.

Antonio L. and Angela Dos Santos

To Mr. and Mrs. Tonrie KIdd
Sincere wishes for a happy holiday. Everyone here is
fine. Love to Torrie and Katawha. Call me at (301) 366-
4113. Mrs. Vernon Douglas

To all Seafarara
Happy holidays to all Seafarers, active and retired. We
belong to a great union. We want it to keep getting better
as the years roll on. John Doyle

To all our offlclala and their families
Love to all and our retired brothers. Happy holidays.

Curtis Duvote

To all Seafarers
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a blessed
New Year! Helen Dragaron

To all Seafarers from 1947 to 1959 and beyond
Many happy holidays to all of you and our great union,
none better to my many friends and company workers
throughout the last 32 years. Mit hael J. Dunn

To Persian Gulf crew on SS Cape Avinof
Happy holiday, guys! You deserve it. Enjoyed sailing
with you all. Best to you and yours in the New Year.

Sam and Doug Eadie

To SlU ofncers and staff
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Seafarers
International Union, more power. Gill C. Ebon

To all Seafarara
Wishing you all a happy holiday season and a wonderful
New Year!!! Marcelo /. Eimar

To Seafarers and all families and Joe Sacco
Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
To all. I say thanks for all you have done and will do in
the future. All the dealings I have had with the union
have been good thank you. Have a happy holiday to all.

Kathryn Ellison

To Seafwers memliers
Me and my family would like to wish you all a Merry
Christmas and a very Happy New Year .Joseph English'

To all Seafarers
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Also to all SlU officers & personnel.

Thomas J. Esposito

To Bob and Marl Vonne Hyama
Thanks for all your support and patience. Have a Happy
Christmas. Your. son. Sean L. Essex

To all my Seataier broltiara & family (retired
& inactive duty)
Wishing you all the blessings of X-mas. May you all
receive in your hearts the presence of our saviour who
loves us all very much. Basilio Estrella

To all my atilpmatea
I wish all my shipmates a healthy X-mas and a safe New
Year. H.A. (Johnie) Etzel Sr.

To ail at headquartara
Joe Sacco, our President Michael Sacco and all office
workers at union hall. Camp Springs. 1 want to wish a
very Merry Christmas and a very pleasent New Ye^ to
all at headquarters. My wife Agpses sends her greetings
to all you folks.

Lawrence G. Pagan

To Gary Fain, aon Eric Mantoy, naphaw
Cliarlaa (Rad) Powara, frianda and all Saa-
ferars
To all the above. I wish a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year. Gary and Eric, it's your deal, and to
Charles, hi. . Betty Fain

To all Saafarara
My old friends and shipmates of the years gone by. best
wishes for the holidays wherever you may be. God bless
you all. John FanoH

To Adrian and Jaaaica Rirquiiar
Sorry couldn't be with both of you this Christmas.
Mommy couldn't help it. Merry Christmas. Happy New
Year! Be good to each other. I love you very much.

Florie Farquhar

To R. Glannlnl
Hope you're having fun. especially this coming holiday
season. Take care of yourself. Love always.

F. Farquhar

To all formar ahlpmataa wtiaresoever dla-
paraed
Have a joyful and healthy holiday season. After 44 years
at sea I have many fond memories to reflect upon.

Mr. and Mrs. John Zero Fedesovich

To all Seafarers
Seasons greetings to all. May the holidays bring you
happiness through the coming years. A special holiday
greeting to all my friends in Seattle. Wash.

Christos Ferrous

To all my shipmates I sailed with during my
40 years of going to sea.
Best wishes to all of you this holiday season.

Tommy Ray Fillinghim Sr.

To all Seafarers
Having a great retirement in London. Was just in Rotter­
dam and Pernis. no ships in. Smooth sailing to you all.

Erik Whitey Fischer

To Elmer W. Rushing
The best of health to an old seafarer's friend.

James C. Flippo

To all Seafarers
We both wish every member of the SlU. on land or sea.
a happy holiday because we arc the world, we are the
children. Thanks. SlU. for being here.

Arthur and Elizabeth Fontaine

To Old shipmates on the Alcoa Cavalier '47*
'48, Puerto RIcp '50-'51
Warmest regards and best wishes for good health. To
those who have passed on. rest in peace. To all. my
thanks for happy shipboard days. Jim Foti

To all Seafarers
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Let me hear
from past shipmates. My address is ISIS Alzonzo St..
Jonesboro. Ark. 72401. Ben Fratello

To all my friends
A great big hello, and to all of you who still go to sea. I
hope you all have smooth sailing. With me. I am still
going fishing, this is the way it is:
Now I am old. my slippers are black
I walk to the comer and puff my way back.
The reason I know my youth has been spent
my get up and go has got up and went.
But I really don't mind when I think with a grin
of all the grand places my get up has been.
Since I have retired from life's competition
I find every day an exact repetition.
I get up each mom and dust off my wits.
grab for the paper and read the obits.
If my name is missing I know I'm not dead.
so I eat a big breakfast and go back to bed.

Jack French

To all hands
Merry X-mas and a happy, prosperous New Year.

Floyd W. Fritz

TB fellow shipmates and retirees
It's been wonderful working with you. I am now enjoying
the Seafarers Pension Plan. Enjoy life. You will miss it
when it's over. Luther Gadson

To co-wortcers 1946 to 1980
A Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, prosperous
New Year to you and your families. Miss you all.

Jesus V. Garcia

To my family, friends and Seafarers
Wish everyone Merry Christmas, healthy New Year and
peaceful and prosperous future. For my wife. Sharon.
I'll be home for Christmas. Celebrate His birth.

Robert F. Garcia

To Seafarers International Union
In the name of brotherhood. I want to thank all the
members for my pension checks, without which I couldn't
survive since my husband's death.

Martha R. Gardner

To my wife, Connie, and Joshua and Jason
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, sweetheart.
With all my love. Jimmie (Garner)

ToSiU
'To all my friends and shipmates. Merry X-mas to all.

Raymond K. Garner

To aii my SiU shipmates
Merry X-mas and Happy New Year. I miss you all and
being aboard SIU ships. Write me and I'll answer you.

Donato Giangiordano

To crew and staff on SS Constitution and SS
Independence
Seasons greetings and a happy and prosperous New Year
to all. Ernie Gibbons

To all Seafarers that I have sailed with
A very Merry Xmas and a prosperous and Happy New
Year. David C. Gilmore

To all Seafdrars
As a retired charter inember from 1938.1 send a greeting
to all. Michael Gison

To Ruth Giadney
Honey, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Wish I could be there. Love.

Jimmy (James Giadney)

To Devin L. Glossin
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, babe! Always
remember that my love for you remains as permanent as
our tattoo. Arohanui. your wife forever.

Tracy L. Glossin

To MC & S and penskmsrs
Greetings for the best of holidays. Hope this message
finds all of you in the best of berilth. Joe Goren

To all my brotlwrs and sistsrs
We are truly blessed this holiday season. Living in a
great country and members of the greatest union. Happy
holiday. Jack Gottlieb

To all I
I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. To all crewmemb-
ers. a holiday greeting. Hope that everything goes right
on the holiday and the days you are all at sea.

William A. Graves

To mambera of tfw SIU
1 wish the very best to you. May you be filled with
Christmas cheer and enjoy His blessings throughout the
year! Joseph Leroy Gray

To Pinay Point admiaakms and Manpowar
Happiest holidays to all and best wishes in the New
Year. Candy Man (James Gregory)

To Aibart Anttiony Griilo
I miss you. I love you. Merry Christmas. You are the
very best. I wish I could give you a present right now.

Gayie Grillo

To Ai Grillo
Merry Christmas. Dad. and Happy New Year. Where's
my automatic car? I got my permit!! X-mas on the cruise
ship. Love. Acfj (Grillo)

To SS Atlantic American Banner Line '57
When Paul Hall appointed me head waiter on the posh
SIU passenger ship Atlantic, recommended by Ed Moo-
ney. Joe DiGiorgio. Frank Mongelli and Red Campbell.
I was elated to no end and wish to extend X-mas greetings
to all former crewmembers. Walter Grosvenor

To my family
Holiday greetings to my daughters. Anita and Sandra,
and my wife. Mary, and friend. Vince Ratcliff. and to all
members, ex-shipmates and officials. Yours sincerely.

Len Grove

To all active Seafarara, retirees and union
officials
Wish all happy holidays and a healthy New Year.

Antonio Guillen

To all
Setting in the ole rocking chair.
Fain! times a bit hard to bear
Seafarer retiree benefits the most
Christmas cheers and New Year's toast! Smooth sailitig.
God bless

Eugene R. Hall

To MIttie, J.W. and Tasha Jemlgan
May the peace of Jesus be yours this holiday season.
Go^ will toward all. I miss you all. Jamie Hall

To Seafarers and their families, retired mem­
bers and families
A retired member and family sends holiday greetings and
a Happy New Year to all. Jacob C. Hammond

To ali Seafarers
I hope all Seafarers have a Merry Christmas and a very
Happy New Year. Isaac Perry Hancock

To all ^afarers
I am certainly glad and proud to be a retired member of
the SIU. and God bless you all!

Donald C. Henderson

To all my Seafaring friends
Merry Christmas. Happy New Year and may God bless
you all in the year of 1992 and all the coming years.

Frederick C. Hansen Jr.

To WlnHera and Ray Harper
I pray you have a Merry. Merry X-mas and be joyful in
the Lord always. Love you. James E. Harper

To ali Seafarers and to ali the memliers who
worked on the Eagie Point In ttw Philadelphia
Hartwr
Hope you and your families have a happy holiday and a
wonderful new year. James M. Hassell

To all my friends I've shipped with liefore
Happy holidays to you and your families. I hope to see
you all again. Since I got married and quit shipping for
14 years, some people might think I died or something.
But I'm single and back shipping, so don't be surprised
if you see me coming up the gangway.

Jerome R. Haymaker

To Natco Dredge crewmen
Retired 3/1/91. heart attack and open heart suigery 5/16/
91. Now healthy and happy, hope to enjoy a few good
years. Give me a call (813) 884-2926.

Floyd Haynes

To all my ex-shipmates and union officials
Holiday greetings and sincere thanks to Seafarers Welfare
for all your help at sea and ashore.

Reiko and Myron Healman

To shipmates and families
Also to John Fay and union officials—Heff hopes all of
my shipmates and their families have a good and happy
holiday and best wishes for everyone.

Rich and Olive He/Jley

To Ben bnd George Henderson
The nicest thing about Christmas is family. We care and
remember and love no matter how far away you are.
Merry Christmas.

Wilhelmina Henderson and family

Baker Whiteiy men
Wish you holiday greetings. Bob Henninger Sr.

To ail my old friends
A happy, healthy 1992. Come to our reunion picnic so
we can see and enjoy each other again (Sept 13. 1992).

Jackie Henriksen

To aii Seafvers and famiiies and SiU hali in
Houston
Gene Taylor. Bo James. Dean. Joe Perez to name a few.
Happy holidays. Godspeed to one and all.

Milly Hess

To aii Saafaiws and SiU and #50 Dist
(Norfolk)
Holiday greetings to all. Thank you for giving us security
and contentment in our retirement years. God bless you!

Gardner Hewitt

To ali rstirsd members
Holiday greetings. I would like to hear from you. I now
live at Rt. 2. Box 2213. Melrose Fla. 32666: (904) 47S-
S988.1 am doing great and hope that you are too. Please
call or write. Love and respect.

Raymond F. Holder

To Matthew Kenn Hoiiey
Meiry Christmas and Happy New Year to Matt and
fellow shipmates aboard SS Carthage.

Mom and Dad Holley

To Seafarers Intsmational Union
A Meiiy Christmas and Happy New Year to all Seafarers
and their families. Leonard C. Hope

To Seafarers
Best wishes to all Seafarers in the world for a special
holiday season. Seafarers arc special people; they de­
serve the best. Hubert (Red) House

To ali Seafarers
Been retired for 9 years. Enjoying my vegetable garden
and bargain hunting at flea markets, but miss sailing from
Boston. Best wishes to you all.

John Frenchie Hubbard

Tci Other retired members of President Lines
9fl|p3
Retired these many years but though partially blind, have
some great memories of our times together, some of the
best years of my life. Cheers.

Henry H. Huber

To ali Seafarers whom i worked with
Mele Kaliki Maka and Haole Maka Hiki Hon. Please
write and stop by if you have a chance. I sure miss you
guys. 2036 4th St.. San Rafael. Calif. 94901.

Donavan Hughes

To MC&S retirees I sailed with on MCS-Pas-
senger Cruise Service Matson - Pacific Far
East - American President and Moore McCor-
mack Freighters June 1959-1978
What's happening? 13801 So. Vermont. Gardena. Calif.
90247-2096. Wydell W. Hollywood Hughes

To Morty Tashman
They say it is better to give than receive, so I suggest
you give me the $150 you owe me before you receive a
knot on your head. Buster Hyman

To Jim Antierson
Merry Christmas, dude. Haven't heard from you in a
while. Any members that know Jim. tell him to write
Mike Ingram. P.O. Box 265. Lynnwood, Wash. 98046

Mike Ingram

To the crew of the cable ship Charles Browii
Wishing you all a Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Makahiki
Hev. Aloha. P.S. Can I please come back?

Brian Isenstadt

To all
Happy Holidays to all Seafarers and their families who
I had the privilege to know and work with during the
year of 1950-1987. Jimmie L. Jackson

To families, members and friends
Hi. my loved ones. I hope these words find you all in
good health and spirit. Just like to say Merry Christmas
and a peace, joy and loving New Year. Love.

Chris Jasmin

To Mcas shipmates
Holiday greetings to my MC&S shipmates and to all the
old men of the sea. Holger Swede Jensen

To all SIU members
Greetings. Wishing you the best of the holiday season
and the coming year. Eduniges De Jesus

To friends of Mr. Herbert Brandon
Mr. Herbert Brandon, retired MC&S. is in a convalescent
home, paralyzed with stroke, cannot use legs. Would
like to hear from anyone who knew him. Terrace View
Convalescent Center. Room 209-3. 1701 18th Ave. So..
Seattle. Wash 98144. Edsel M. Johns

To all SIU members and their famiiies
Holiday greetings from the family of the late Arnold F.
Johnson who passed away Nov. 17. 1990.

Hawaina Johnson

To Vivian S. Johnson
To the world's best mom! Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year Michael M. Johnson

To ali retired members
Merry Christmas. Happy New Year, happy retirement.

Melvin H. and Lizzie B. Jones

To all Seafarers and office personnei
May you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy
prosperous New Year. God bless and keep you.

Morris J. Jorgensen

To ail my A.B. students
Ahoy there mates. Hope the holiday season finds you
off the rocks and steering a steady course. I am looking
forward to seeing your BOLD selves in '92 at the Point
for your license. Jake T. Karaczynski

To all SIU Seafarers
Greetings. SIU brothers of the sea and all seamen of the
world, wherever you may be . . . Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year. William Karpiak

To Mrs. Rose Hall
Thanks for everything and all greetings.Jo/in C. Katsos

To all Seafarers
A greeting to all from a retired Seafarer, and thanks to
all for making it possible to retire with no worries.

B. Kazmierski

Kevin Keliey - Bigane Fueling
Just want to wish you happy holidays and hope to see
you soon. Brother Tim Keltey

To all Seafarers Motorcyclists Club
Happy holidays from the port of Algonac. Ride safe next
summer. Tim Keliey

To aii Seafarers on shore, ships and at sea
First of all. thank God we were bom in America, have
a good union. Pray for our union officials and American
leaders for wisdom. Mainly God sent his only son. Jesus
on Earth, was hung on the cross, died, rose on the third
day. Whoever believes will have eternal life.

David Kendrick



DECEMBER m

To all Seafarers
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Those of you who remember, called me Ralph, sailed
bosun. Torolf Kismul

TOH.G.P.
Mike. Joe, and family, J. Fay, all staff at headquarters.
Ken, Bob, Miles & family, all staff at Piney Point, Jack
Caffey and family, all staff at port of New York.

William (Fiat-Top) KoJIowllch

To all
Best wishes for the holiday season to all my former
shipmates and friends in the SlU and Sea-Land shore
gang. Special regards to the port of New York.

Slanislaw Kolasa

To the Crew of Cape Romaine
Harold Thompson. John Holland, Andrew Adams,
Johnny Goodman and retired friends of Curtis Bay
TowingGod be with you and all. Happy holidays. Your
friend, Joseph L. Krause

To all Seafarers
Seasons greetings to all the guys I sailed with and the
rummy players at the San Francisco hall and the SlU
officials. Sieve Krkovich

To all SlU members, active and retired
Wishing all Seafarers and families a happy holiday season
and a prosperous New Year. Stephen B. Kutzer

To all retired shipmates
Wishing you a happy holiday season and a happy re­
tirement. Robert Lackey

To Seafarers and families and SlU and families
Happy holidays to all seaman, retired and serving now
with all SlU ships. Henry Leroy Laired

To John P. Hosklns
Hello, sweetie. I hope you have a great holiday season.
Please get in touch with me. I would really like to talk
to you. Anne Marie Lanphear

To all retired Seafarers
Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous year to
come. I have enjoyed my retirement years very much,
thanks to SlU. John F. Latimer

To all active and retired SlU
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all members and
their families the happiest of holiday seasons.

Edward Leasgang

To shipmates
Seasons Greetings to shipmates off the Arbor Seafarers.
May the Lord bless each and everyone of you.

Ernest Leckrenp

To retired Marine Railroad friends
Christmas and holiday greetings to all my retired Marine
Railroad friends wherever you may reside.

Henry L. Lee

Frank Leila
Merry Christmas, sweetheart. Even though we are apart,
you arc in my heart. We are in this together. Can't wait
to see you. BE HAPPY! I love and miss you, we are all
fine. Hope your journey is what you want it to be. Love.

Laura Leiia
To Frank Leila & crewmembers of 1st LT
Bonnyman
A special holiday greeting to my husband Frank LeIia.
Merry Christmas, I love you. can't wait till you come
home. All other mates have a happy holiday. Come home
safe. Laura Leiia

To Brotfier Peter Patrick
Season's greetings to you and family and wishing you
the best for the years to come, from all of us at PRMMI
shore gang, Eliz., N.J. Anthony Leo

To all my students and slilpmates
Best of holiday wishes. May the New Year find you
smooth seas and good friends.

Russell Russ Levin

To all Seetaiers active and retired
Blessings on all aware of the reason for the season.
Steady as she goes! My address is 225 N. Robey,
Arkadelphia, Ark. 7I92J-4929.

Thurston John Lewis

Bobby ft VMly LLenes and kids
A joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all.
Your brother. Randy Llanes

To friends and Seafarers
I would like to wish all my friends from my seafaring
days and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year, from my family also.

Nils H. Lindsjo

To all SlU officials
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Wish you all many,
many more!!! Keep the quality process in motion.

Paul P. Lopez

To SlU brothers, active and retired, and their
families
Here's wishing all our SlU brothers a happy, healthy,
prosperous holiday and many, many, mamy more!!!!!

Paul P. Lopez

To all of my old shipmates
Season's greetings to all my old shipmates. Merry Christ­
mas and Happy New Year.

John E. Kennedy (Pee-Wee)

To Seafarers International Union
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to a special
department head that we've had for so long. Also, to all
Seafarers, retired and active and their families.

Jack D. Kennedy

Ms. Annie Kennedy
From your dad, John H. Kennedy. 'Live and doing well,
hope you and all of the family the same.

John H. Kennedy

To all our shipmates and officials of the SlU
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Percy and Dottle Kennedy

To all my old buddies and shipmates
Still living. A happy holiday season, and pray for all of
us each day. Leonard Kennedy (Pee-Wee)

To shipmates of Sabine Towing Co. In Texas
From the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, where the wild
turkey and deer roam. The snow is deep and people are
friendly. Robert L. Kerper

To all brothers and sisters at sea
With warmest good wishes and Christmas greetings from
the crew of the OS Joyce. Victor Kerszencwejg

wmm.

To Seafarers
I am sending my best wishes to all retired, full members'
of this great union. Thank President Mike Sacco for a
job well done in my part. Many, many wishes to him.
Thanks to all of you. S. S. Sant Lopez

To all ex-tugboat and retired men of Phila­
delphia
Hope everybody has a good holiday and is doing OK!

Yic Lozimak

To all retired SlU members
Merry Christmas to you all. Am enjoying my retirement
at 8700 E. University, Space 1017, Mesa, Ariz. 85207.1
remember the good times. Stay healthy.

Gordon N. Luce

To all
Joe Sacco, Ed Pulver, Pat McGinley Merry Christmas
to all SlU mates. Hope to see you some day.

Jimmie Lynch

To Korron Lee Maduro
Wishing you the very best of Christmas holidays. Merry
Christmas to your family and mine. Love you all,
especially you, Mrs. Korron and Lee Maduro.

Mark JuJu Maduro

To Sonia Franco ft family, Benlgno Fernandez
Garcia
Thank you for being in my life always. Especially when
I look up, the stars so brilliant and knowing you see them
too. Marco Mpffioli

To all the old steward department members
Merry X-mas and the best of everything to all my former
shipmates in the Pacific Northwest. Bob Mackeen

To MImo M^eed
I hope the Holiday Season finds you in good health. I'll
see you at Piney Point. Happy holidays and New Year.

Nick Mageed

To all Seafarers
Holiday greetings to all the Seafarers that I worked with
during my 30 years sailing career. Clifton Mainers

To Seafarers, retired, active and thier families
It isn't just the memories that warms the days ahead,
but the joy of knowing each and every one of our friends
and shipmates. Happy New Year and Merry X-mas to
all. Fannie C. Maire

To SiU Staff
Michael Sacco and staflWishing you and your staff a
Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Thanking you for all that you do for active and retired
seamen.

Geraidine R. Maldonado

To Terry 0. Morton
We miss you & love you. You are my Santa, so we'll
have Christmas when we're together next. Hold on to
our dreams! Terri & Manda

To all retires
To all my retired shipmates. Merry X-mas and happy
holidays. I realize that it is an honor to be an SIU
member. Without them at 73 and disabled, this wouldn't
be possible. Juan Manuel Collazo (Manolin)

To all my former shipmates and union officials
My family and I wish you and yours the merriest of
Christmases and the happiest of New Years.

Bill Marion
To former and retired Seafarers
Holiday greetings to my former and retired Seafarers the
mates at Delta Line shore gang and Watermen shore
gang. Jack Purcell, Seaweed and John Dehering.

Anthony J. Margiotta

To Gilbert Morrison Wright (Pat)
Have a wonderful holiday season from Flora, James,
Helen, Ocie and family. We sure do miss you.

James Gilbert Marshall & family

SIU officers, Seafarers, shipmates and retired
Seafarers
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. God
bless you! James Martin

To Mr. ft Mrs. James Martin
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
and many more to come. Stephen J. Martin

To my wife Amelia, my daughter Kimberiy,
and the rest of the Martinez ft Cerezo family
To a safe and joyous holiday season. Love and miss all.
Maybe next year. Alvin H. Martinez

To John Hank
Hello longtime friend! Haven't seen you in years. I wish
you all the happiness in the holidays to come. Please
write me at this address: 5003 Birch St., Santa Fe, Texas
77517. Friends always. , William Matsoukas

To Larry Crane
Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. To
all the nice times we had together working on the ships.

Robert C. Mayo

To Mr. Leonard Allen
Happy holidays to you. I know Milton would be glad to
have me send this message to you. Good luck!

Eunice May (wife of MUton May)

To Pat Dumin, James Miller, Jerry Snyder and
all tfie old crew of die Mariposa
Happy holidays! Phillip Mac McDivitt
To all current and redrad Seafarers
Holiday greetings to current and retired members and
their families. Stick by your union. When retired, your
pension plan and medical benefits will help.

Jesse W. McDonald and spouse

To Cross HartMf Railway
Seasons greetings to my fellow retirees and all the
workers at Cross Harbor. Thomas McGreal

To all ships
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. T. McMellis

To all my union brothsts twlth latiom I sailed
Happy holidays to you and yoiir families. Continued
success and happiness to you all.

Young C. McMHUan (Y.C.)
To all my brodwr seaman
Since I retired in 1976, I wish everyone happy sailing.
God bless you all. Miguel Luis Medina

To all Seafarers
Greetings to all of my Seafarers and retired buddies out
there. Merry Christmas and a very Healthy New Year.
I trust all are well and in good health. Love you,

Reginald Melville and family

To the Merckx family
Doug. Pudg. Willie and Douglas—Hope your holidays
are the best. My thoughts will be with you. Love you
all!

Kevin L. Merckx

To SIU brotfiers and sisters
Happy holidays. This will be my first Christmas since
retirement. Thanks, Mike Sacco and faculty for making
retirement worthwhile. Glenn D. Miller

To Mrs. M. Wescott
Season's greetings to you and family and wishing you
well. The best for the coming years. God bless you,
happy holiday! A. Minors

To Brother Jose Aqular, Brotfier Gladstone
Ford and Brother Jasper C. Anderson
Season's greetings to you and your family. Wishing you
the best for the year to come. Amstey Minors

To all my shipmates, captains and mates I
sail wHh
Never a Christmas morning,
never the old year ends,
but somebody thinks of somebody.
Old days, old times, old friends. Peter J. Mistretta

To all Seafarers and friends
May the Lord bring you back to safety and be with your
family for this holiday season. Carlos Mojica

To all my old shipmates
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy and
wonderful New Year. Peter Moreni

To Wills and Lurllne homesteaders—1950s ft
1960s
Holiday greetings to all survivors and our happy memo­
ries of the good old days. Also, Matson Nav. Co. and
the President Lines which are the best.

Patrick Morley

To friends of the Delaware River
I miss my friends on the river since some of them are
gone. However, I am going on and keeping busy in my
daily life. Charles E. Morris

To all Seafarers, active and retired
Wishing you ^1 a Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year.
My best X-mas present was when 1 joined SIU instead
of other unions. William Morris Jr.

To all Seafarers
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy
New Year. Jimmy Moye

To Hal Horn
You never know from where you sit,
whether it's mustard, catsup or just plain. . .ship.
Hang tight friend and stay cool. Your friend,

George Mulvinn

To Mark Knapp and Kathy Chester
Hope the holidays find you happy and well. Enjoy the
trip to Hawaii. Abe Murray

To SIU officials. Seafarers, active and retired
members, and their famiiies
May the joy of the holiday season bring you all closer in
love and friendship. Dionisio T. Muyco

To Mrs. Ingrid L. and Marquesha L. Myers
To my future wife Ingrid, and my daughter Marquesha.
I love and miss you both. I'm sorry 1 couldn't be there

. to share this holiday. I wish you both a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love always and
forever, Amos B. Myers

To Michael Nash and wife and John Alfano
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a Merry
Christmas, also Alfano and son Kenny, Mick, guess you
and Vi will come down around New Year. Brother John
wishing all my shipmates a happy holiday.

John Nash

To Tom Neaion (Daddy)
I know you can't be home right now. I want you to know
all of the toys in the world won't replace you on
Christmas. Merry Christmas. XXXOOO

Kaitlyn, Danielle and Mommy (Neaion)

To Tommy Barry
Happy holidays. You make my life so much brighter
when we're together. Looking forward to sailing with
you again soon. I love smd miss you. Cheryl Neff

To all Great Lakes tugmen, working and re­
tired
Have a good and happy holiday season.

. Howard N. Negard

To all Seafarers
I am proud to be a retired member of this union. The
benefits have been invaluable. Best wishes for a happy
holiday to all. Bernard Nesins

To all members, working or retired, and fam­
iiies
May you all have a nice Thanksgiving and Merry X-mas
and a very Happy New Year. That is to one and all.

Shirley H. Nicholson

To all SIU members
Merry Xmas and special greetings to those of us who
fought so hard for the welfare of our union in the '40s
and'50s. Clifford (Nick) Nickerson

To former shipmates and other SIU members
and officials
Very best wishes for the holidays. Smooth sailing and
happiness in your future. John (Little John) Nolde

To Desert Storm Seafarers
To President Sacco for leading this organization during
a very critical period and to the sisters and brothers who
participated in Desert Storm thank you. Tony Notturno

To all Seafarers and their families
I hope all my fiiends and their families have a happy and
glorious holiday. God bless us all, with special holiday
wishes to Nick Barsou. George Nuss

To all former shipmates and all SIU officials
A special greeting to above from a man who is proud to
have worked with and served you as chief steward, now
an organic gardener! George A. O'Berry

To all our friends
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. Fred A. and Lois (Roland) Olson

To active and retire Seafarers
Happy holidays, especially to former shipmates Ed
Mooney, Eddie O'Connell, Steve Carr and Jim Foti

M. die Olson

To all SIU brothers and sisters
Wishing every one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. God bless all of you. Arnaldo Orellaiia

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To all crewmembers at sea and shore
Hoping your holiday season will be filled with good
cheers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

John S. Orfanides

To Cora S. Orlanda and Resty Serrano,
Brother Philip Orlanda, Nlla Orlanda ft family
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, especially to
the very understanding instructor Ben Cusic and the
instructor in A/B course one year, 1989. And to all
TAGOS officers and crew. Rudy Orlanda

To Steve Karlak
Happy holidays to you and your family. Had to leave
Florida, too hot. Hurshel A. Orlando

To Joseph Ortiz Jr.
Howzit, Pad! Have a good Christmas and New Year.
Soon we'll be together and celebrate in your new motor
home. You are the best father. Sharon Ortiz

To all Seafarers and retired members
Holiday greetings and may God bless you all.

Eddie T. Overton

To Frederick Paul Sanchez
I hope this finds you at your best. You'll be missed this
holiday but I know you are enjoying your venture. Happy
holidays. I love you. Michele Owen

To all retired and active Seafarers
Myself and family would like to wish all retired and
active Seafarers and their families a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year. Bill Padgett and family

To all SIU members
Best holidays to all members from World War II on, I'm
still kicking. Al Pado

To the Paradise's at sea and ashore
Teresa and Sadie, always in my thoughts, forever in my
heart. I love you. Mom, Dad (Leo), Ron, Gail and all.
Loved and missed. Dana Paradise

To Seafarer Mallard and Alvtross
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless
and keep you safe. . . Eugene Snake Parker

To Steven L. Parker
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your father,
QMED, Lamar A. Parker Jr.

To Tony Leo and PRMMI shore gang/also all
union officials In headquarters and all ports
and memtiers at sea
To you and all of your families, a healthy and happy
holidays and a prosperous new year in 1992 and future
years to come. Peter and Lee Patrick

To all MCftS members
Merry X-mas to all old friends if you are still alive; it's
been a long time. I live in Modesto. When I go to Frisco
I don't see any of my old comrades. Where have they
gone? A Merry X-mas and Happy New Year.

Nicholas E. Patro

To Pet and Jo and other retired SIIJ friends
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Bern,
N.C. Lawrence A. Paul

To all my friends in the Seafarers
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
May God bless you and yours. Martin Pavolini

To Seafarers International Union
There are no words I know of that could ever even start
to tell you all the loving feelings I keep within my heart.

Rene Pelliccia

To all Seafarers, active and retired
I am retired now living-in Connecticut. I miss going to
sea, but old age says no. I want to wish everyone of you
the happiest of the holidays and a very happy 1992. Good
luck to all of you. Alfred M. Pelton

To all Seafarers
Would like to hear from old friends and fellow Seafarers:
P.O. Box 832, Crosby, TeXas 77532.

Henry L. Perkinson

To Greg Fitzhalan-Tudor
Hope your holidays are spent among friends. If you
would like to get together for X-mas, contact me at my
home address. Merry Christmas. Bruce Perry

To Frank PIvIk family
May the blessing of the holiday season dwell with you
through the coming new year. Everett Perry

To Seafarers, families and friends
Thanks to Brother Sacco for allowing Seafarers and
friends to exchange holiday greetings through the Seafar­
ers LOG. Deepest sympathy for those Seafarers sleeping.

Harlan Pete Peters

To all our Inland boatman friends out of
Philadelphia hall
A happy holiday season.

William L. (Pete) Peterson and family

To Ed Turner, President and Secretary MCftS,
San Francisco
You saved our union. Merry Xmas. ^ S. Philips

To all Seafarers
Retired and living happily at 87. My check never fails
arriving on time, why? Because I am a Seafarer since
1944. Jose A. Pilva

To tlie gang on Dredge Manhattan Island
Doing great on the sheep farm. All the girls have names.
Happy holidays to you all. Norman Piva

To Nancy Peluso
Just dropping in to say, I just want to melt in you arms!
Hope you have a jolly holiday season! Robert Preston

Judy Ann Dargel
Just dropping in to say, I just want to melt in you arms
and hope you have a jolly holiday season!

R. C. Preston

To William G. Rackley
Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy
New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared
as children together. We'll always remain your loving
family.

Mom, Beverly, Marylee, Bruce, Rob (Rackley)

To Luis Rivera
Your brother-in-law sends you and your family greetings.
Hope you're eigoying your retirement. We owe it to
SIU, they have been kind to us. C. R. Ramos

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SiAFAREKS LOG

To all Seafarers
Warm greetings to the officials of the union and to all
other members for a Merry Christmas and a successful
New Year. Emmanuel Rapiiis

To tlw Staff at PIney Point and Camp Springs
and Seafarers
Because of my unexpe'cted retirement from my job as
port agent in Baltimore, I did not have a chance to say
good-bye to my many friends and co-workers 1 have
known for the 38 years of my employment in the SlU. I
Wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Allen P. Raymond

To SlU officers and families
Greetings my shipmates, officers and families.

Juan Reinosa

To all SlU members
Greetings in honor and in memory to all my shipmates
with whom 1 served with, love to their families. Miss
you! Love and peace, Israel Rhoden

To Kevin A. Rice
Dear Kevin, Merry Christmas from me and all the family,
Hope you have a great Christmas. Tell.all the guys happy
holidays for me! Valerie Rice

To officers and cretw on the Pfc Eugene A.
Obregon
Best wishes to all for the future. 1 appreciate everyone's
help and cooperation in making my voyage with you a
pleasant and memorable one. Peace. Ed Rihn

To all Seafarer officials, office workers,
seamen
Especially to Mike and Joe Sacco a very Merry Xmas
and a fruitful and Happy New Year.

the Henry W. Robert family

To Mr. Ted Scott Robinson
Christmas isn't the same without your presence. How I
wish you could share the spirit of Christmas with me and
our children. We love you. Marlyn S. Robinson

To all Seafarers, retired and active, and all
, union officers

1 wish everyone and their families Happy X-mas. 1 miss
all my friends from the past. God bless everyone.

Anthony Rodriguez

To union brothers past and present and fam-
llies
And to Sacco Brothers, Red Campbell—My best wishes
in the coming of the holidays, good health, prosperity to
all.

Ovidio R. Rodriguez

To William Gonzalez
Best wishes and a Happy New Year to you and your
family. Sixto Rodriguez

To Baltimore Tugboat retired members
Merry Christmas. Charlie Rogers

To Byron Kelley and family
Merry Christmas and joyous New Year. We wish the
spirit of Christmas abide with you and yours this holy
and festive, season. Joseph Rollins

To all my shipping buddies
Wishing you all good health and happiness in this holiday
season. God Bless. Will answer mail at Box 353, Gray-
land, Wash. 98547. Millie (Hess) Rollins

To all Seafarers and family
Happy holidays! May God bless each and every one of
you and may the new year bring lots of good things,
most of all health. Vernon and Mae Rose

To Seafarers I have sailed with
Greetings and best regards, with fond memories of the
past and present holidays. Dan J. Rotan

To all Seafarers
A retired member sends greetings. Merry Christmas to
all my shipmates of the past 20 years. I'm fine, taking
life easy and miss you guys very much.

George H. Rowland

To all Seafarers
No better people than Seafarers. Oh how I miss you all.
Words can't express my feelings. Good luck to you all.

William W. Royes

To Staff and instructors
Best of everything always for helping me with my studies
at the School of Seamanship when I was a student tl;ere.

Walenty Rozmus

To James C. Fllppo
To a very dear friend that we enjoy very much. Also
enjoy all the nice vegetables that he brings us.

Elmer Rushing

To all retired and active Seafarers and union
representatives
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Tom Ryan

To Thomas G. McDermott
Tommy: 1 want you forever! i Love You! Merry Christ­
mas Baby! Keep praying (the Old Man will always be
there to comfort and grant us good things).

Barbara C. Saavedra

To all Seafarers, union officials and families
Seasons greetings to all. Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. Joseph P. Saide Jr.

To all my fellow members
Have a peaceful and happy year. Happy holidays to all
of you. Juan Sanchez

To all SlU pensioners
Hope you are all doing well. I hope everyone has a nice
Christmas and holidays. We give our thanks to our union.
Merry Christmas to all. Manuel E. Sanchez

To all Seafarers
May our Lord grant us peace and happiness in this world.
1 wish all the Seafarers safe voyages and may their
families eitjoy Christmas time. David S.D. San Miguel

To retired SlU mmbere and their families
A retired Seafarer sends greetings to all retired SlU
members and their families. I am hospitalized at the VA
Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif.

Jeremiah Saunders

To Captain Ike Slaght
Friends may come, friends may go, friends may Peter
out you know. But we'll be Boers through thick and thin,
Peter out or Peter in. Merry Christmas Bro!

Schloopfoot

To Michael Bonslgnore and Franz Winlker
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both of you.
Please send me your current address and telephone
number. Michael, thank you for your letter and offer. I
will write you ASAP as I'll have your address. Your
friend, ^ScAmo/e

To TIbby, Christian and Alice
On this joyous day of Christmas, know that you are in
my thoughts and prayers. I love you, my little family.

Pop (Harry T. Scholer)

To all prior shipmates
Seasons greetings. Dick Ransome, Carmen Mancino,
drop me a line. P.O. Box 5692, Evansville, Ind. 47716.

Frank J. Schumacher

To Honolulu Seafarers
And to Bobby Clinton II and Honolulu staff—I bid you
and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Matthew R. Scott

To Seafarers
Please, keep the same good discipline of our good old
members. I wish everyone well. Felix H. Serrano

To Walter HInko
Holiday greetings to you and your family. I'm still holding
my own. Will win this battle soon. James F. Shannon

, To Edward Hermanson
Greetings to all Seafarers from widow of the late Auldeon
E. Sharp. Now live at 900 N Idaho #5, Post Falls, Idaho
83854. Phone (208) 773-7999. Alvina Helen Sharp

To all Seafarers
Best wishes for the season and the coming year wherever
you may be. Smooth Sailing. Peter D. Sheldrake

To all of Frank Conway's friends
Dad has Iteen ill for four year now, but is now home and
doing better. He would like to wish all a Merry Christmas
if he could.

Linda Shemper (Frank Conway's daughter)

To all members of the SlU, active and retired
I wish to send holiday greetings to all SlU brothers active
and retired. Jesse A. Shouts

To all retired, active Seafarers, union officials
and personnel
A joyous Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Ricardo A. Siddons

To retired SiU members and their families
Happy holidays! My wife and I are blessed and are
trusting you will be too during the season.

Isaac and Verlene Sims

To active and retired members
Happy holidays and best wishes for a joyous New Year
1992. George Siiig

To Tom Scruggs
Happy Holidays. Roosevelt Silas

To Michael Pooler
Dear Mr. Nugget Man: Merry Christmas from your
old steward from those Hawaiian dancing days on the
Wyman. Write to P.O. Box 94472, Las Vegas, Nev.
89193. • Mark Skidmore

To each of my brothers
Merry Christmas each and every one of you. Some still
on the job, some retired. May the Lord bless each of
you. Alfred L. Smith

To all my friends and shipmates
You know who you are, may peace, happiness and good
health be yours always. Bettie L. Smith

To all Seafarers
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. I retired in 1988
after 41 years with 30 years of seatime, 27 of them as
electrician. I had lots of Christmases at sea. I'd like to
hear from anyone that i sailed with. Write to 14504
Markland Green Place, Tampa, Fla. 33625.

John A. Smith

To all my Seafarer friends
Stay with it, keep your nose clean, have a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ralph J. Smith

Seafarers
Our sincerest wishes for this glorious holiday season to
all SlU mates and families, past and present and retirees.
God bless all you! Happy New Year!

Lee W. Snodgrass and family

To Estelle Deal
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
on bomd the Kaui.' G. (Jerry) Snyder

To all Seafarers
The merriest of Christmases and many Happy New
Years, and God bless. Clear sailing and steady as she
goes. Joseph O. Snyder

To Danny and Linda Richardson ft family
May God bless you through the holidays and always.
Our love and prayers are with you. Keep in touch.

Joel and Janis Spell and family

To Spencer Smith and family
Hope you all have a blessed Christmas. Keep in touch
with us. We love you. Joel Spell H and family

To Christina Lynn
I love you, more! Merry Christmas. J. Spell H

To Sea-Land Corp., SIU members and ac­
quaintances
Harold (Mickey) Spillane was iitjured in a car accident
in 1985. He is currently a resident at the Sailor's Snug
Harbor in Sea Level, N.C. 28577. I am his nephew
Michael, writing this message. My address is 11000 S.W.
42nd Terr., Miami, Fla. 33165; phone (305) 353-1697.

Michael Spillaine

To all SIU seamen
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and
prosperous New Year. Thomas V. Springfield

To all Seafarers
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Eugene H. Soyring and family

To Seafarers
Greeting to all members and Seafarers all over the world.
Good health, good luck and good sailing. Love to you
all on this Christmas holiday.

Fritzbert A. Stephen

To all my brothers at sea or on land
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Roland St. Marie

Top Little Susie Boze
Happy New Year to you and the gang at the Great Divide
in Denver!!! As usual, Rotton Robert (USNS Wilkes).

Robert R. Stevens

To all union brotfiers
Happy holidays and best wishes for a happy and healthy
New Year. Leonard C. Suchocki

To all retired Seafarers
Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year
to all. Ambrocio B. Suguilan

To Seafarers
I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas season.
Also, for all the benefits I have received over the years
from Pension and so forth. And thanks to Vincent Coss.

Walter L. Swedberg

To all Seafarers
I wish all the Seafarers and their faipilies a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert G. Taylor

To all
And to President Michael Sacco & his staff. Greetings
to all original members, WWII merchant marine veterans,
retired members, and may God bless all of the old salts
who are gone. Eloris B. Tart

To Seafarer friends
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your
holidays be glorious, warm and joyful.

Nick and Maggie Tatar

To ail family members, active and retired
Happy holidays and may God bless all of you!

Theodore (Ted) Taylor

To my old shipmates
I wish to take this opportunity to wish all of my old
shipmates of Sheridan Co. the very best of holiday
greetings. Also Joe Tranier. Bob Teabout

To Seafarers and family, retired Conrail mem-
liers and family
Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New
Year. William Tetro

To David W. Tharp
Everyday is Christmas when you are home. December
25th is only another day. Loving and missing you jiist
makes time more precious when you are here. Your wife,

Virgina Tharp

To all MCftiS members
Merry Christmas to all MC&S members, Matson Lines,
APL, and PEL. Don Thompson

To Seafarers International Union
Wishing all of you happiness at Christmas and lots of
good things in the New Year. Merry Christmas and a
prosperous New Year to all. Exequiel T. Tiong

To all my brothers
A very Merry Christmas to all my brothers, active on
ships now, retired, and all who are deceased. May you
and your families have a most peaceful and Merry
Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Vincent Tdmosello

To my co-retlrees and their families'
Wishing you all a joyous Christmas a prosperous New
Year. Long live and more power to SIIJ.

Manuel A. Tongson, Milagros A. Tongson,
Christopher A. Tongson

To Naoko Uehashi
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love
you baby. Eddie Townsend

To all retired SIU members and all Seafares
and their families
May all the joy and blessjngs of the holiday season be

' With you all, with hope for a happy and prosperous New
Year to come. Raymond J. Trosclair

To all SIU members and all retirees and their
families
So I say good and welfare for work well done for its
members. M. S. Trotman and wife

To all my Seafarer friends and family
Joy, peace and love from our family to yours for the
glorious holiday season and throughout the entire New
Year. Alipio and Delia Trujillo

To all my shipmates and friends
Greetings to everyone. I have missed everyone since my
retirement. Please come see us at Creswell, N.C. Have
a happy holiday.

Ralph V. Twiddy Sr. and wife and son

To all Seafarers union officials and families
I just want to wish you a happy holiday and a very Happy
New Year 1992! Best Wishes, Charles Uribe

To all retired crewmembers
May the Christmas spirit be with you and your family
guided with peace and joy forever in the name of the
Lord. Manuel V. Velez

To all SlU-MCS members
Recuperating from severe cancer operation. The Swede
sends holiday greetings to all brothers and sisters who
remember the good days on the Matson Passenger liners.

Barge Vidkjer

To all my brothers, retired or active
I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and
prosperous New Year with all God's blessings.

Johnny from Trinidad (John C. Vieira)

To all Seafarers from a retired Seafarer
Hoping blessing of God shines forever in ail of the
Seafarers lives, making their Christmas holidays full of
happiness, love and holy peace.

Juan V. Villafane

To Jim Williams
Thank you for your faithfulness and commitment to our
family. We miss and love you during this holiday season.
You are in our prayers. Love,

Rose, Amy <S Molly Walbrook

To friends and old shipmates
Frederick Wajker and family of Glen Bumie are entering
ten years of retirement. Carol and John, Thomas, An­
drew, Natily, Nanette and Kevin, Julie, Kristopher and
Sandy. Frederick Walker

To fellow retirees
My family and I wish all the retirees the best of health
and happiness through the year. Son Wang

To Robert P. Carson Jr.
Merry Christmas and hope to see you soon. Take care,
we think of you all the time. Sending much love,

Vicki <{ Dick Warburton

To all my fellow Seafarers
Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and
a prosperous New Year. Jack Weidner

To Tom Casey
Charles, Mary, Angle, Laura and Charles Jr., want you
to know We Miss You and we hope you are well. Call
soon (618) 376-8531. Charles Werner Sr.

To the shipmates of Maridosa and the Mon­
terey
Holiday greetings to all my fondest. Aloha

Josephine (Peggy) Wielb

To Mike Sacco and family
Thank you for a wonderful year! May God look down
on you and your family. Wherever Mr. Hall is, he must
be sailing. Keep up the good work, so I can do likewise!

Oscar C. Wiley

To Mr. Henry Jones ft mother on Q Jones
Love and happiness. Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. Oscar C, Wiley

To all Seafarers
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family and
friends. Mrs. James C. Wilkins

To all seamen and their famiiies
Greetings! Happy holidays. I would like to hear from
Emmet Snips. Pennsylvania Curry and Henry Jones.
Thanks to the Seafarers L(X) and happy holidays to all
MCS Seafarers. P.O. Box 11914. Portland, Ore. 97211.

Rufus A. Williams

To David D. Wilson
Thinking of you. Miss you. Merry Christmas!! All our
love, Betsy. Julie and Craig (Wilson)

To the staff and members of the SIU
Happy holidays to all members and staff of the SIU.
Also Nelson McHone. I am proud of our union. God
bless those that have left us. Elbert D. Winslow

To Jim Johnson, Eva Myers and Brenda
Kamiya
Happy holidays. Jim, Great Lakes 1976, Piney Point
1982, Brenda on SS Rose,. 1983 Anacortes, Wash. Safe
Sailing !! Ernest R. Wise

To the SIU
Happy holidays to all my shipmates and especially to the
Sacco Brothers. Good luck to all! James L. Woods

To all Seafarers and their families
May the holiday season find you and yours in the best
of health with God's blessings. May your wishes be
granted. God bless you all.

Leon E Yearwood

To Herb Libby, bosun Extraordinaire
Rusty Wallace sends Christmas greetings to my most
loyal fan the Lib Man. Merry Christmas!

Thor Young

To All Zaidan
Hello All. I don't know what ship you are on. Hope you
are well, and hope to see you soon. Merry Christmas! I
Love You! Musleh Zaidan

To OS Arctic crew
Season's greetings to Captain Parson and the good crew
aboard the Arctic. Robert Zepeda

To Ed Aldrete
Holiday greetings old buddy. Where have you been
sailing? You're hard to find. Drop me a line to see how
you are doing. Your friend, Roberto Zepeda

Otfiers
To Patrick Murphy
I miss you and hope to see you soon. Don't let anyone
push you around. Merry Christmas.

Active member SIU

To Jay White
Though life has kept us far apart, you are always close
to my heart. Thinking of you, as always, at the holidays.
With love. Mom

To Uncle Bobby
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a safe and
Merry Christmas. Love, Billy, Crystal and James

To Mr. Douglas McKlnsey
Love you uncle and auntie! Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. Charles

To Louie
Much love at Christmas. May all your dreams and wishes
be filled in the new year, \992. My thoughts are always
with you. And don't forget I'll always remember. . .

Guess who?

To Trevor Robertson
Wish you and I/an a nice Thanksgiving and Happy New
Year. Charles and Johnnie

To Madeiine Ferrari
Apart, separated, we're not sad.
Our love keeps us close, now how's that bad?
The holidays require much strength,
but our love knows no length. Ted

To A.E. (Gene) Weaver
Here is a fond holiday reminder of all of our feelings for
you. Hope you liked your new luggage. You deserved

"• Crew of the SS Cape Charles
To Toni
Daddy's little girl. Mommy says you've been good so
far. You and Mommy eqjoy Christmas, for it's you two
my heart will miss. Daddy (Ted)

Brian Fountain
We love you. Hope Santa Claus brings you what you'
want. Love, Jeanelte, Rachel, Justin and Teddy

To all SIU members and their families
The Executive floor staff at headquarters wishes all of
you a most joyous and happy holiday season. We eqjoy
working for all of you, and look forward to the wondeifiil
years ahead. Best wishes to each and every one of you,
and we hope Santa is good to everyone.

The secretaries on the 6th deck

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Uamiary & februaiy
Membership

Meefings; Deep Sei^
lakes, Ittlaad Waters

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PIney Point
Monday, January 6

Monday, February 3
New York

Tuesday, January 7
Tuesday, February 4

Philadelphia
Wednesday, January 8

Wednesday , February 5
Baltimore

Thursday, January 9
Thursday, February 6

Norfolk
Thursday, January 9

Thursday, February 6
Jacksonville

Thursday, January 9
Thursday, February 6

Al^nac
Friday, January 10

:: Friday, February 7
Houston

Monday, January 13
Monday, February 10

New Orleans
Tuesday, January 14
Tuesday, February 11

Mobile
Wednesday, January 15

Wednesday, February 12
San Frhncisco

Thursday, January 16
Thursday, February 13

Wilmington
Tuesday, January 21
Monday, February 17

Seattle
Friday, January 24

Friday, February 21
San Juan

Thursday, January 9,
; Thursday, February ^

St. Louis
Friday, January 17

Friday, February 14
Honolulu

Friday, January 17
Friday, February 14

Duluth
Wednesday, January 15

Wednesday, February 12
Jersey City

Wednesday, January 22
Wednesday, February 19

New Bedford
Tuesday, January 21
Tuesday, February 18

1009

Personals
RONALD HUTTON

Please contact Martha Hutton
at (503) 230-1003.

ANGEL LOUIS PEREIRA
Please contact Xiomara Diaz at

(212) 681-8197.

JOSEPH DONOVAN

Please contact Arthur Donovan
at (813) 544-5208.

KYLE WHITE
Please contact as soon as possi­

ble Gary Hand; 13136 66th Ave­
nue NE; Kirkland, Washington
98034.

"PAT"
GILBERT MORRISON WRIGHT

Please contact us. We would
like to hear from you. Flora,
James Gilbert Marshall and
Helen; 2140 Parksley Avenue;
Baltimore, Maryland 21230.

Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea
OCTOBER 16, 1991-NOVEMBER 15, 1991

•TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

••REGISTERED ON BEACH
Trip All Groups

Reliefs Class A Class B Class C

Port
^I5ew York
Philadelphia

^Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans

I Jacksonville '
I San Francisco
I Wilmington

Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu

piddt
1 St. Louis
I Piney Poipt

Algonac
Totals

DECK DEPARTMENT
19 10 27

1
•J- 6

5
. . € .

2 0

13 14 6 5
17 14 21 6
27 11 15 17
27 19 26 " 334
27 16 11 22
15 14 18
23 12 17 25
13 3 4 6
1 8 2 5

12 5 10 '
2 4 -Q;- 3
3 2 . 1
11 3 1 22
11 5 0 21
9 9 2 41 -m 45

.30 3 4 X 47
10 8 V-::' . 24

10 ' 9 5 37
2 2 3 16
11 6 0 5

2 '""'•'2^"''-" 0'- J
^ .. „ 3

4 0 0 0
138 92 54 354

20
3
5..

14
16
13

- -224H44

11
3

1
175

19
•21

10
29
34
ISil
15 i
;j3i.
21
2
7

0
205

Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT

Philadelphia
Baltimore

'Norfolk "
Mobile
New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco

^Wilmingtpp
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Houston
St. Louis
Piney Point
Algonac
Totals

9 6 3
5 1 0

2 . 0 "

Port
New York 1
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mobile

STEWARD DEPARTMENT

New Orleans
Jacksonville
San Francisco
Wilmington
Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Houston
St. Louis'
Piney Point
Algonac
Totals

46 S-A5
17 . 5
25 8

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:':3
6
6
5

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12
5
2

17
0

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5
3
4

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2
2
6

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2
1
1

3
5

16

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170

1
22
4
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24
12
16
3
5

10
0

9
112

0
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2
2
1

12
2 A I 6

3 2 5
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15

27
2

9
10
14
16
80
19
33

3
12
22

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3
2
4
8
4

18

10
1

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7
8

10
3

17
5
2
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95

Port
NewY
Philadelphi
Balti
Norfolk
Mobile
New Orleans

Seattle
Puerto Rico
Honolulu
Hons

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ENTRY DEPARTMENT

Algonac
Totals

Totals All Departments 608 629 672 448 470 382

0 17 39 130;
0 2 5 ::'6.l

. 0 3...: 8 . .33'-
0 7 11 18
0 2 31 25
0 • 6 M 42
9 • .-V

43 69
12 .24

0 16 16 23
0 6 9 6
0 4 45 193

' 0 29
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20
0 - 1 3 .- . 3u
0 • 1 • 46
0 0 2 0
0 114 363 602

194 914 765 1,014
Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.

••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month.
A total of 1,494 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,494 jobs shipped, 498 jobs or
about 30 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority
people. From October 16 to November 15, a total of 194 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief
program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 15,121 jobs have been shipped.

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Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes
CU-Cpmpany/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority
OCT. 16-NOV. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH

Ail Groups All Groups All Groups
Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP

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ENGINE DEPARTMENT

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Totals Ail Departments 0 38 16 0 70 3 0 73 52

•"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.
••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end-of last month.

Dlspatchere' Report for inland Waters
OCTOBER 16-NOVEMBER 15, 1991

•TOTAL REGISTERED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

TOTAL SHIPPED
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C

••REGISTERED ON BEACH
All Groups

Class A Class B Class C
Region

Atlantic Cdast
Gulf Coast

DECK DEPARTMENT

I Lakes & Inland Water!
West Coast
Totals

5

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2 1 3 :
102 18 19

Region

Atliantlf
Gulf Coast

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

1
1 0

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West Coast
Totals .

0
2a

0
4

0
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0
0

0

0
5

0 0 ^
0

0
0

Region STEWARD DEPARTMENT

Lakes & Inland Wate
West Coast
Totals

Totals Ail Departments 72 14 13 30 0 3 161 30 24
•"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month.

••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month.

LOG-A-RHYTHM
Two Weeks Before Layup

by Elizabeth Zimmer

Proudly Retiring

Twas two weeks before layup ail through the ship
Each sailor was wishing that this was their last trip.
They all prayed the weather would freeze up the stone
To cancel some orders and let them go home.
Their clothes were all packed in their suitcase With care
In hopes that lay-up soon would be there.
The crew just off watch had just hit the rack
And were snuggled like bunnies all warm in their sack.
When up on the bow there arose such a clatter
They rolled from their bunks to see what was the matter;
Away to the boatdeck they flew like a flash
Lowered the lifeboat and launched the life raft;
The moon over the water showed seas calm and cool
they stood in their long johns and felt like a fool.
When what to their sleepy red eyes should appear
A mirage from the north with a bunch of reindeer.
The Jluffy old driver who dropped aboard ship
Sure looked like the pictures of good old St. Nick.
An old tattered seabag he flung on his back
He looked like a sailor with a bright red top-hat
More rapid than seagulls down the deck he came
As he yelled to the crewmen and called them by name.
Now Robert and Jerry, Butch, John and Gus
I'm honoring your wishes so charter a bus.
With his words in the wind he made for the bow
"Now dash away dash away dash away all."
So up to the heavens the coursers they flew
With a sleigh full of wishes to make them come true.
And they heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight
' 'Merry Christmas to all— I'll go make you some ice.

Yeoman/Storekeeper Charles Huntington (left) re­
ceives the thanks of Captain Burt Holt for the work the
SlU Government Services Division member perfomed
during the deactivation of the USNS Navasota. Captain
Ray Addicott (bottom), commander of the MSCPAC
Fleet, addresses the Navasota's crew after the replen­
ishment ship's final voyage.

President
Mkhael Sacco ;

Secretary-Treasurer "; '
John Fay

Executive Vice President
Joseph Sacco

Vice President Collective Bargaining
Angus "Red" Campbell

Vice President West Coast
George McCartney

Vice President Government Services
Roy A. "Buck" Mercer

Vice President Atlantic Coast
Jack Caffey

Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters
Byron Kelley

Vice President Gulf Coast
Dean Corgey

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SAN FRANCISCO
350 Fremont St.

San Francisco, CA 94105
(415)543-5855

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(415) 861-3400
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1057 Fernandez Juncos St.
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Santurce, PR 00907 S
(809) 721-4033

SEATTLE
2505 First Ave.

Seattle, WA 98121
(206)441-1960

ST. LOUIS
4581 Gravois Ave.

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

WILMINGTON
510 N. Broad Ave.

Wilmington, CA 90744
(213) 549-4000

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as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted.

Ships minutes are revieimH by the union's contract (hpartment. Those
luues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union

upon receipt of the ships minutes.

ULTRASEA (American Mantime
Transport), August 24 — Chairman
Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Jean
Savoie, Educational Director Herman
Bergeron, Deck Delegate E. Hail, En­
gine Delegate R. Baptiste, Steward Dele­
gate L. Skipper. Treasurer reported
$365 in ship's fund, $2,100 in movie
fund. No brefs or disputed OT reported.
Captain said he would like all depart­
ments to get together for tour in Egypt.
Next port; New Orleans.

AUSTAL LIGHTING (lOM), Septem­
ber 29 — Chairman Steve LM Cokerc,
Secretary Richard E. Emanuel, Educa­
tional Director M. Cruz, Deck Delegate
Dan Gaylord, Engine IDelegate Michael
Ribeiro, Steward Delegate Ramont
Jackson. Chairman advised crew to read.
Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew discussed importance of
upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next
port: Jacksonville, Fla.

C4P£COr4CHE(AMSEA), Septem­
ber 28 — Chairman D. Truax, Secretary
K. White, Educational Director P.
Kwasnjuk, Deck Delegate L. Fuqua,
Engine Delegate C. Beiton, Steward Del­
egate K. Johnson. Chairman announced
payoff. Educational director encouraged
all members to upgrade at Harry
Lundeberg School of Seamanship. En­
gine delegate reported disputed OT. No
beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or
steward delegates. Next port: Beaumont,
Texas.

UB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Trans­
portation), September 18 — Chairman
V.Ti Nielsen, Secretary J.F. Emidy,
Deck Delegate John Wolfe, Engine Del­
egate C. Diaz, Steward Delegate A.
Banky III. Chairman thanked deck de-.
partment for hard work and dedication in
preparing ship for two- to three-month
layup at Tampa, Fla. shipyard. Secretary
thanked New York Port Agent Kermett
Mangfam for contract clarification. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley
gang thanked crew for helping keep
messhalls clean and orderly; Crew
thanked Chief Cook Alexander Banky
for his spirit of cooperation.

LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime),
September 22 — Chairman Carlos Can-
ales, Secretary Gerald Sharp, Deck Del­
egate Jim Pinkston, Engine Delegate T.
Robin, Steward Delegate Eulogio Al­
varez. Chairman reported beef. No beefs
or disputed OT reported by department
delegates. Crew asked contracts depart­
ment for clarification regarding AB
watch.

Payoff on the OMI Wabash

NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 22 — Chairman F.
Goethe, Secretary W. Williams. Chair­
man urged members to upgrade at
Lundeberg School. He encouraged every­
one to donate to SPAD and the Maritime
Defense League. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew asked that heaters be
issued to each crewmember.

J. Ortiz, deck engine utility (left),
meets with Patrolman Bobby Milan
during a payoff on the OMI Wabash.

OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), Sep­
tember 7 — Chairman C. Pryor, Secre­
tary R. Scott, Educational Director Fred
V. Volger. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported. Secretary encouraged members
to go to Paul Hall Center. He thanked
union for name change honoring former
SIU president.

OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime
Overseas), September 23 — Chairman
Mark Davis, Secretary J. Samuels,
Deck Delegate William Kleimola, En­
gine Delegate E. Whisenhant, Steward
Delegate David Rodgers. Chairman an­
nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Ship needs new furniture in
crew lounge and new dryer. Crew
thanked steward department for job well
done.

OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­
seas), September 27 — Chairman R.
Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez, Stew­
ard Delegate Larry Ely. Chairman an­
nounced payoff and discussed Coast
Guard's drug testing program. Secretary
encouraged all union brothers and sisters
to upgrade at Lundeberg School for a bet­
ter tomorrow. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Sea­
farers LOG was received and distributed
to all crewmembers while ship was in
Japan.

PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Septem­
ber 8 — Chairman D. Wagner, Secre­
tary R. Evans, Educational Director
P.D. Hanley. Chairman announced pay­
off. Secretary has movie list available.
Educational director advised members to
upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked
captain and chief mate for making shore
leave possible in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia
and Egypt. Crew thanked galley gang for
job well done.

PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­
ment), September 9 — Chairman Henry
Jones, Secretary F. Robertson, Educa­
tional Director C. Croft, Deck Delegate
K. Lamb, Steward Delegate F. Rose.
Chairman armounced payoff. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Four
crewmembers — QMED H.W. Palmer,
AB K. Lamb, Chief Cook F. Rose and
Radio Officer B. Jardine — travelled to.
Cairo, said trip was very educational.

SANTA ANA (OMI Corp.), September
1 — Chairman Daniel Laltlnen, Secre­
tary Alfredo Panico, Educational Direc­
tor Walker Prentiss. Chairman thanked
members for good work and for coming
out when country needs them. He re­
minded everyone to upgrade at
Lundeberg School. He asked for mo­
ment of silence in memory of Paul Hall.
Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No
beefs or disputed OT reported by engine
or steward delegates.

SANTA ANA (OMI Corp.), September
29 — Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secre­
tary Alfredo Panico, Educational Direc­
tor Walker Prentis, Deck Delegate
Curtis Lewis, Engine Delegate David
Dunklin. Chairman asked crew to leave
rooms clean. He thanked everyone for
good job. Engine delegate reported dis­
puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­

ported by deck or steward delegates.
Crew thanked steward department for
fine job.

SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land
Service), September 11 — Chairman
Robert Stuverud, Secretary George
Bryant, Deck Delegate Victor Peters,
Engine Delegate Joseph Trauth, Stew­
ard Delegate Mike Bubaker. Chairman
noted everything running smoothly. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
thanked steward department for job well
done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash.

SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 1 — Chairman W.C.
Byrd, Secretary G.E. Sinkes, Educa­
tional Director A.O. Cuevas. Steward
delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs
or disputed OT reported by deck or en­
gine delegates. Crew thanked galley
gang for job well done. Next port: Hous­
ton.

SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-
Land Service), September 1 — Chair­
man Roy Williams, Secretary H.
Scypes, Educational Director R.

said one stowaway was found from
Hong Kong. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported.

SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 29 — Chairman J.
McCoy, Secretary J. Johnson, Educa­
tional Director R. Chopman. Chairman
thanked all departments for keeping ship
clean. Educational director stressed im­
portance of upgrading at Lundeberg
School. No bwfs or disputed OT re­
ported. Crew thanked steward depart-
nient for good service and excellent
chow.

SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 1 — Chairman John T.
Emerich, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Ed­
ucational Director Daniel T. Flowers,
Deck Delegate Edward O'Brien, En­
gine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet. Chair­
man discussed welfare and pension
plans. No beefs or disputed OT reported.
Ship was delayed almost 24 hours due to
engine trouble. Next port: Oakland, Calif.

SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 29 — Chairman Louis

Ultrasea Crew Enjoys Shipboard BBQ

One of the memorable events during voyage 045 aboard the Ultrasea was a
delicious barbecue. Enjoying the meal are DEU Carlos Milla, Bosun Cesar
Gutierrez and Deck Maintenance Ed Haney.

Zellero, Engine Delegate P. Torres,
Steward Delegate W. Campbell. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ob­
served one minute of silence in memory
of departed brothers.

SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-
Land Service), September 29 — Chair­
man Roy Williams, Secretary H.
Scypes, Educational Director James
Williams, Deck Delegate James
Walker, Engine Delegate F. Rodriguez,
Steward Delegate W. Campbell. Secre­
tary reported beef. No other beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Crew thanked
steward department for recent cookout
and fine meals every day. Crew ob­
served one minute of silence in memory
of departed brothers.

SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea Land
Service), September 24 — Chairman W.
Mortier, Secretary M. Fields, Educa­
tional Director W. Lindsey, Deck Dele­
gate Thomas Self, Steward Delegate
Abdu Azez. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported.

SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea Land
Service), September 13 — Chairman R.
Pinkham, Secretary G. Shirley, Educa­
tional Director C. Chancey, Deck Dele­
gate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate L.
Mills, Steward Delepte C. Atkins. Edu­
cational director reviewed benefits pack­
age. No beefs or disputed OT reported.

SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land
Service), September 22 — Chairman
Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez,
Educational Director D. Manthei. No
beefs or disputed OT reported.

Vasquez, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Ed­
ucational Director David Gordius. No .
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
needs new washing machine. Crew ex­
tended vote of thanks to SIU President
Michael Sacco and his staff for coming
aboard vessel in Honolulu.

SEA-LAND INNOVA TOR (Sea Land
Service), September 21 — Chairman
Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose
Bayani, Educational Director Rickey D.
Cavender, Deck Delegate J.R. Picciolo,
Engine Delegate Prebtiss Smith, Stew­
ard Delegate George Bronson. Chair­
man reported smooth sailing, thanked
steward department for job well done.
Steward department thanked deck and
engine departments for helping keep
ship exceptionally clean. Educational di­
rector urged members to upgrade at
Lundeberg School, thereby increasing
eaming potential. No beefs or disputed
OT reported.

SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land
Service), September 26 — Chairman D.
Leon, Secretary P. Laboy. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Crew thanked
steward department for job well done.
Chairman thanked entire crew for
smooth and safe trip.

SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea -Land
Service), September 28 — Chairman
Ted Tolentino, Secretary S. Ghani, Edu­
cational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck
Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Del­
egate Theodore Hawkins, Steward Dele­
gate Inocenso Fontelera. Chairman
noted good crew and smooth trip. He

SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land
Service), September 29 — Chairman
Sonny Herrera, Secretary W. Wroten,
Educational Director E. Ford, Deck Del­
egate Paul Mahone, Engine Delegate
George Hoopes, Steward Delegate
Lorenzo Raza. Chairman reported prob­
lem-free voyage. Educational director
urged continued support for SPAD. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
thanked GSU Wayne Campine for keep­
ing crew lounge and mess hall in top
shape.

SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea-Land
Service), September 15 — Chairman

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JOHNNY NET-
TLES, 67, joined
the SIU in 1956
in the port of Bal­
timore. A native
of South Caro­
lina, he shipped
in the engine de­

partment. Brother Nettles served in
the Navy from 1942 until 1943. He
has retired to Jacksonville, Fla.

BILLY NUCKOLS, 66, joined the
Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Balti­
more. He was bom in West Virginia
and in 1975 completed the
Lundeberg School's bosun recertifi-
cation course. Brother Nuckols re­
sides in Anstead, W.Va.

DOMINICK ORSINI, 66, joined
the union in 1963 in the port of New
York. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he
sailed in the engine department and
upgraded frequently at the
Lundeberg School. Brother Orsini
served in the Navy from 1943 until
1946. He has retired to Harrisburg,
Pa.

THOMAS D.
OWEN, 65,
joined the SIU in
1946 in the port
of Mobile, Ala.
An Alabama na­
tive, he shipped
in the engine de­
partment. Brother Owen served in
the Army from 1946 until 1949. He
resides in Seattle.

ANTHONY PERRY, 66, joined the
Seafarers in 1973 in the port of
Houston. He was bom in Rhode Is­
land and sailed in the deck depart­
ment. Brother Perry upgraded
frequently at the Lundeberg School.
He served in the Navy from 1942 to
1946. Brother Perry has retired to
Pahmmp, Nev.

n RICHARD E.
PERRY, 62,

I joined the union
in 1960 in the
port of Detroit,
Mich. Bom in Oil
City, Pa., he
sailed as a bosun.

Brother Perry served in the Navy
from 1948 until 1955. He lives in
Manitowoc, Wis.

FRANK
RAKAS,64,
joined the SIU in
1946 in the port
of New York. A
native of Browns­
ville, Pa., he
sailed in the stew­
ard department. Brother Rakas re­
sides in Cardale, Pa.

HOWARD
RUBY, 77,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1961 in the
port of New
York. He was
bom in Cleve­
land, Ohio and

shipped in the galley gang. Brother

Ruby served in the Army from 1940 ,
until 1946. He lives in Des Moines, La.

JOSEPH STAN­
TON, 59, joined
the union in 1959
in the port of
New York. The
native of Philadel­
phia, Pa. shipped
in the deck de­
partment. Brother
Stanton still calls Philadelphia home.

RAPHEL STE-
YENS, 67, joined
the SIU in 1957
in the port of Bal­
timore. Bom in
Green Bay, Wis.,
he sailed in the
black-gang.

Brother Stevens served in the Army
from 1943 to 1945 and from 1947 to
1951. He has retired to Houston.

WILTON
STOKES, 61,
joined the. Seafar­
ers in 1961 in the
port of Mobile,
Ala. The Ala­
bama native
shipped in the
deck department. Brother Stokes re­
sides in Theodore, Ala.

WILLARD TAYLOR, 65, joined
the SIU in 1947 in Marcus Hook,

Ta. He was bom in Chester, Pa. and
sailed in the deck department.
Brother Taylor served in the Army
from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to
Bristol, Pa.

FRANK
TIMMONS, 63,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1953 in his
native New York.
He shipped in the
deck department.
Brother Timmons

has retired to Des Moines, Wash.

HAROLD UN-
GLERT, 65,
joined the union
in 1967 in the
port of Wilming­
ton, Calif. He
was bom in New
Jersey and sailed
in the engine department. Brother
Unglert served in the Navy from
1944 to 1946. He lives in Neptune
City, N.J.

ALFONSO
VALENTE, 67,
joined the SIU in
1965 in his native
New York. He
sailed in the deck
department and
from 1942 until
1962 he served in

the Navy. Brother Valente has re­
tired to Tampa, Fla.

JAMES H.
WALL, 65,
joined the Seafar­
ers in 1965 in the
port of New
York. Bom in
Florida, he
shipped in the
black-gang.

Brother Wall served in the Navy
from 1943 to 1944. He resides in
Jacksonville, Fla.

JOHNNY
YOUNG, 62,
graduated from
the Andrew
Furuseth Train­
ing School in his
native Mobile,
Ala. in 1958. He

shipped in the steward department.
Brother Young lives in New Orleans.

INLAND
ANTONIO
ATILES,64,
joined the union
in 1976 in his na­
tive Puerto Rico.
He shipped in the
deck department.
Boatman Atiles
still calls Carolina, P.R. home.

BAYARD BRITTON, 62, joined
the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of
Mobile, Ala. Bom in Nicaragua, he
shipped in the steward department.
Boatman Britton has retired to
Tampa, Fla. j

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ROLDIN
DINET,62,
joined the union
in 1969 in the
port of New Or­
leans, The Louisi­
ana native
shipped as a cap­

tain. He resides in Golden Meadow,
La.

RAYMOND HILL, 63, joined the
union in 1960 in the port of New
York. Bom in New Jersey, he sailed
as a captain. Boatman Hill served in
the Marines from 1976 to 1979. He
has retired to Baltimore.

DEWITt HOLLOWELL, 64,
joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the
port of Norfolk, Va. He was bom in
North Carolina and shipped in the
deck department. Boatman
Hollowell served in the Navy from
1943 to 1961. He lives in Virginia
Beach, Va.

GORDON
RAMEYSR.,
64, joined the
union in 1972 in
the port of Nor­
folk, Va. The Vir­
ginia native
sailed as a cap­
tain and in 1973 upgraded at the

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Lundeberg School. Boatman Ramey
resides in Seaford Blades, Del.

OLLIE DAN TAYLOR JR., 66,
joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the
port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in North
Carolina, he sailed as a captain and
in 1979 upgraded at the Lundeberg
School. Boatman Taylor served in
the Navy from 1943 to 1967. He has
retired to Satsuma, Fla.

DONALD WIL­
LIS, 64, joined
the union in 1957
in the port of Phil­
adelphia, Pa. The
NorA Carolina
native shipped as
a mate. He still

calls Sea Level, N.C. home.

GREAT LAKES
JAMES J. BISHOP, 65, joined the
union in 1966 in the port of Frank­
fort, Mich. A Michigan native, he
sailed in the deck department.
Brother Bishop served in the Army
from 1950 until 1952. He resides in
St. Ignace, Michigan.

HARLANDFITZPATRICK, 62,
joined the union in 1967 in the port
of Detroit. Bom in Toledo, Ohio, he
shipped in the black-gang. Brother
Fitzpatrick has retired to his native
Toledo. ,

RAILROAD MARINE
FRANK
CHORLEY,63,
joined the union
1953 in Elberta,
Mich. He was
bom in Detroit
and shipped in
the engine depart­

ment. Brother Chorley served in the
Army from 1946 to 1947. He resides
in Frankfort, Mich.

DONALD
MESZAROS,
65, joined the
union in 1953 in
the port of Frank­
fort, Mich. The
Michigan native
sailed in the stew­
ard department. Brother Meszaros
has retired to Beulah, Mich.

ORRIN SMITH, 63, joined the Sea­
farers in 1963 in the port of New
York. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he
shipped in the deck department.
Brother Smith has retired to
Bellmore, N.Y.

Gaines Meets Randolph Institute Head

The photograph on page 4 of the November 1991 edition of the Seafarers LOG
misidentified the Seafarer talking with Normal Hill, president of the A. Philip
Randolph Institute. He is Assistant Cook Nicholas Gaines, a member of the SlU's
Government Services Division who prior to shipping was active in the Brother­
hood of Sleeping Car Porters, which had been headed once by Randolph.

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SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 3 — Chairman S.
Evans, D^k Delegate Robert Pacheco,
Engine Delegate Randolph Llanes.
Chaiirnan reminded crew to separate
plastics, cans and bottles. He thanked
crew for good trips and clean ship. Edu­
cational director urged members to up­
grade at Lundeberg School and watch
safety videos aboard ship. No beefs or
disputed OT reported.

SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-
Land Service), September 22 — Chair­
man J.W. Donaldson, Secretary E.
Porter, Educational Director D. John­
son, Deck Delegate J. Conlin, Engine
Delegate P. Pardovich, Steward Dele­
gate Gilberto Tolentino. No beefs or
disputed OT reported.

SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land
Service), September 8 — Chairman
Jack Edwards, Secretary Cathy McM-
ahon. Educational Director M. Lang-
ford, Deck Delegate William Haynie,
Engine Delegate H. Ahmed, Steward
Delegate David West. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Crew thanked deck
and steward departments for jobs well ,
done.

SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 1 — Chairman Car­
mine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith,
Educational Director D. Incoram. Edu­
cational director urged members to up­
grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or
disputed OT reported.

SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land
Service), September 26 — Chairman R.
McConagle, Secretary E. Douroudons,
Educational Director G. Payne. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
thanked galley gang for good work.

SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Ser-
vice), September 13 — Chairman Victor
Ardowski, Secretary W. Hawkins, En­
gine Delegate K. Yafai, Steward Dele­
gate Jasper Jackson. Engine and steward
delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs
or disputed OT reported by deck delegate.

SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 14 — Chairman D. At­
kinson, Secretary D. Boone,
Educational Director C. Piper, Engine
Delegate K. Couture, Steward Delegate
Mana Nasser. Chairman announced pay­
off. No beefs or disputed OT reported.

SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 2 — Chairman J.
Miller, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educa­
tional Director F.L. Hall, Deck Delegate
S.W. Parker, Engine Delegate P. Hove,
Steward Delegate J. Boss. Chairman re­
minded all hands to think and practice
safety at all times. Secretary thanked all
hands for helping steward department
keep vessel clean. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang
for fine meals and salad bar.

ULTRAMAR (American Maritime
Transport), September 22 — Chairman
R. Wiles, Secretary R. Poovey, Educa­
tional Director C. Durden, Deck Dele­
gate C. Fairfax, Engine Delegate H.
Cortes, Steward Delegate Tim Wil­
liams. Chairman reported jobs well done
by all SIU hands. Educational director
urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg
School. He asked contracts department
how a C-card may request one-trip relief.

Werner Becher, Secretary Rudolf
Spingat, Engine Delegate Y. Brown,
Steward Delegate B.L. Mack. Chairman
recommended members upgrade at
Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang.

SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), September 29 — Chairman O.
Wiley, Secretaiy D. Spangler. Chair­
man received and posted notice of new
Crowley tankers. He noted random drug
testing scheduled to begin October 1. No
beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
thanked galley gang for excellent job.

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No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship
needs new TV and VCR with direct an­
tenna hookup. Ship needs new washer
and dryer. Next port; Houston.

ULTRASEA (American Maritime
Transport), September 22 — Chairman
Cesar A. Gutierrez, Secretary J.
Savoie, Deck Delegate Eddie Hall, En­
gine Delegate Robert Baptiste, Steward
Delegate Leonard Skipper. Deck dele­
gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or
disputed OT reported by engine or stew­
ard delegates.

USNS CHAUVENET(Mai Ship Opera­
tors), September 5 — Chairman Jeff
Paul Focardi, Secretary June Pertusini,
Educational Director A1 Matos, Deck

Darryl Goggins and GSU Jerome
Grimes. Crew found stowaway cat dur­
ing voyage from Saudi Arabia.

CAPE METEOR (lOM), October 6 —
Chairman R. Clemente. Educational di­
rector urged members to upgrade at
Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­
ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported by engine or steward
delegates.

SAMUEL COBB (Ocean Shipholding),
October 6 — Chairman J. Caruso, Sec­
retary R. Crawford, Deck Delegate Jo­
seph Rives, Engine Delegate E.
Mardones, Steward Delegate T. Bar­
rett. Educational director urged mem­
bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and

Fishing's Fine Aboard the Ultrasea

Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez finds the waters good for fishing aboard the Ultrasea.

Delegate George Dehlmar, Engine Dele­
gate Tony Estes, Steward Delegate
Americus Bell. Educational director re­
minded members to be cautious around
electrical equipment. He reminded mem­
bers to wear proper footwear on board.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.

USNS REGULUS (Bay Tankers), Sep­
tember 1 — Chairman Marion C.
Roper, Secretary George Quinn, Educa­
tional Director Rudolph R. Cefaratti,
Deck Delegate Eugenio S. DeSousa, En­
gine Delegate William H. Day, Steward
Delegate Roberto Pabon Fox. Educa­
tional director stressed ithportance of up­
grading at Lundeberg School and
donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang
for job well done.

donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed
OT reported.

USNS SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), Sep­
tember 26 — Chairman Ferdinand
Gongora, Secretary Marco Guevara,
Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds, Stew­
ard Delegate Sam Gordon. No beefs or
disputed OT reported.

WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Sep­
tember 28 — Chairman M.W.
Kadderly, Secretary R.B. Sanderson,
Educational Director C.W. Cunning­
ham, Deck Delegate T. Vain, Engine
Delegate A. Donahoe, Steward Delegate
V. Westlin. Educational director urged
members to read Seafarers LOG and do­
nate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash.

CONSTELLATION(MaeTsk), October
13 — Chairman Sal Ciciulla, Deck Dele­
gate Carl Davis, Steward Delegate C.
Dominguez. Educational director urged
members to donate to SPAD. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Some
crewmembers said stores sent by com­
pany are of poor quality.

CORNHUSKERSTATE(lOM), Octo­
ber 27 — Chairman Louis Flade, Secre­
tary Abe Martinez, Educational
Director J.S. Knight. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported.

GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shiphold­
ing), October 10 — Chairman John
Wolfe, Secretary L. Propheter, Educa­
tional Director Alvin Markowitz,
Deck Delegate Paul Moss, Engine Del­
egate M. Hadwan. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Crew thanked
galley gang for good work despite lack
of some stores.

PFCDEWAYNET. WILLIAMS
(AMSEA), September 15 — Chairman
Alvin McCants, Secreta^ Donna Jean
demons. Educational Director Christo­
pher Doyle, Deck Delegate Keith
Kirhy, Engine Delegate F. Jaworski,
Steward Delegate D. Landry. No beefs
or disputed OT reported. Black-gang
member Jaworski and GSU Patricia Pic-
cione, also aboard vessel, are newlyweds.

AMERICAN CORMORANT (Pacific
Gulf Marine), October 6 — Chairman
Charles Davis, Secretary D. Goggins,
Deck Delegate R. Oliphant, Engine Del­
egate W. Behan, Steward Delegate T.
Guthrie. Educational director pointed
out positive points of upgrading at
Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­
partment for job well done, including
Chief Cook Tim Guthrie, Steward/Baker

FALCON PRINCESS (Seahawk Man­
agement), October 13 — Chairman K.
Koutouras, Secretary H. Jones, Deck
Delegate Eugene Finley, Steward Dele­
gate James Harris. Bosun thanked
crew, said this was best trip he has made
in 30 years. Educational director advised
members to upgrade at Lundeberg
School. Engine delegate reported dis­
puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported by deck or steward-delegates.
Crew thanked steward department. Next
port: Houston.

GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Ser­
vice), October 6 — Chairman David
Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa­
tional Director Michael Kovach, Deck
Delegate Nelson Sala, Engine Delegate
M. Beata. Chairman announced payoff.
No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew
gave vote of thanks to steward depart­
ment.

GOPHER STATE(lOM), October 27
— Chairman John Stout, Secretary R.
Malozi, Educational Director W. Cam­
eron, Deck Delegate G. McCarthy, En­
gine Delegate M. Field. Chairman
announced payoff. Secretary asked that
all soiled linen be brought to galley area.
Engine delegate reported disputed OT.
No beefs or disputed OT reported by

deck or steward delegates.

INDIAN OCEAN (mC), October 13 —
Chairman L. Welch, Deck Delegate
John Sullivan, No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew asked for clarification of
maximum daily working hours. Crew
thanked galley gang for great food and
great job.

LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), October 20 —
Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Al­
exander P. Reyer, Educational Director
Vincent Larimer, Deck Delegate Jack
Rhodes, Engine Delegate Don Bushy,
Steward Delegate Henry Daniels.
Bosun noted smooth trip. Educational di­
rector extolled virtues of upgrading at
Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported
$155 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­
puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of
thanks to steward department for job
well done.

RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean
Shipholding), October 6 — Chairman
James T. Martin, Secretary J. Jordan,
Deck Delegate D. Naze, Engine Dele­
gate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate
P.G. Ordansa. Chairman urged all
crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point.
Secretary reminded members to contrib­
ute to SPAD, it goes a long way and
helps all members. No beefs or disputed
OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks
to steward department.

NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­
vice), October 13 — Chairman John R.
Neff, Secretary W. Rohles, Educational
Director Christos Tsipliareles, Deck
Delegate Tan Ah Joon, Engine Dele­
gate Thomas McCardle, Steward Dele­
gate Thomas McNeills. No beefs or
disputed OT reported. Crew asked for re­
view of pension plan with change to 20
years seatime and no age requirement for
retirement. Crew thanked galley gang.

OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), Octo­
ber 18 — Chairman E. Duhon, Secre­
tary R. Peralta, Educational Director A.
Bomhita. Chairman announced payoff.
No beefs or disputed OT reported.

OMIDYNACHEM(OMI Corp.), Octo­
ber 3 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secre­
tary Steven Wagner, Educational
Director L. Phillips, Deck Delegate
Terry Thomas, Engine Delegate Rob­
ert Pritchett. Ship was short of water
while in port, none put on due to price.
Chairman said he intended to ask patrol­
man why non-union workers were filling
four positions (two painters and two
welders) aboard vessel. He reported sepa­
rate beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­
ported by department delegates. Crew
thanked galley gang. Next port: Port Ar­
thur, Texas.

OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), October
13 — Chairman W.S. Byrne, Secretary
C.C.HollingsIII, Educational Director
J. Trent. Chairman encouraged mem­
bers to donate to SPAD, because that
means more jobs. Educational director
pointed out financial benefits of upgrad­
ing at Lundeberg School. Engine dele­
gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or
disputed OT reported by deck or steward
delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks
to steward department.

OVEI7SE4S/1I7C77C (Maritime Over­
seas), October 15 — Chairman John Lit­
tle Jr., Secretary G. Marzett, Deck
Delegate Tim Olvany, Engine Delegate
W. Gee, Steward Delegate Lee Harma-
son. Chairman announced payoff, urged
crewmembers to upgrade as soon as pos­
sible. He noted everything running
smoothly but said crew lounge needs
new furniture. No beefs or disputed OT
reported.

OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime
Overseas), October 30 — Chairman J.
Scheck, Secretary Darrell Touchstone,
Educational Director Edward Self,
Deck Delegate Billy G. Hill Sr., Engine
Delegate C. Mazzara, Steward Delegate
Fred Lindsey. Chairman reported up­
coming layup. Secretary said this is one
of best crews he has had pleasure of
working with. No beefs or disputed OT
reported. Crew thanked steward depart­
ment for excellent job.

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SEAFARERS LOG

Holiday Recipes by Seafarers
Honey Glazed Ham with Spinach Stuffing by Robert Scott

Recertified Steward Robert Scott, a frequent contributor to the Seafarers LOG,
submitted these recipes which he has perfected over the couse of many holi­
day seasons.

One half of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped
spinach, thawed and well drained

1 egg, well beaten
V3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vi cup toasted pine nuts or toasted chopped

walnuts
V2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
Vs teaspoon onion powder
V2 cup honey
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
5 lb. fully cooked half ham or 5 lb. boneless, fuly

cooked ham

In a mixing bowl, stir together
spinach, egg. cheese, nuts; basil
and onion powder. Set aside. Stir
together hotiey and mustard. Set
aside.

Slit ham through center and
side. Pack spinach mixture into
slits. Bake ham in a 350" oven
for l'/2 hours. Brush ham with
half of honey mixture. Let stand
15 minutes. Makes 12 serv ings.

Christmas Popcorn Balls by Robert Scott

8 cups of popped popcorn
% cup red candied cherries halved
% cup green candied cherries halved
% cup peanuts
% cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
V4 teaspoon baking soda

Remove all unpopped kernels from pop­
corn. Lightly butter a large baking pan. Com­
bine popcorn, red cherries, green cherries
and peanuts in prepared pan, in a V/i quart
saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn
syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until
mixture comes to boiling. Reduce heat &
simmer • 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in
baking soda. Stir in and coat popcorn mbcture.

Bake in a 300" oven for 15 minutes. Stir. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove
popcorn mixture from pan and spread out on aluminum foil. When warm to
the touch, place '/2 cup mixture in center of a 12-inch piece of plain or
colored plastic wrap. Secure with ribbon or string. Insert a wire hook through
tie and hang on tree. Makes 16 balls.

Scotty's Light Ginger Cookies Robert Scott

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Vz teaspoon salt
Vs teaspoon ground cloves
Vs cup butter or margarine
Vs cup shortening
5/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a small baking bowl, combine flour, baldng
powder, ginger, s^It and cloves. In a large mixer
bowl, beat butter and shortening until smooth. Add
sugar and beat until well blended and fluffy. Add
eggs and vanilla and beat well. At low speed gradually
beat in flour mixture until well mixed. Divide dough
in half. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours or until easy to
handle. On a ligjitly floured surface roll dough '/«inch
thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased
cookie sheets. Bake in 375° oven 7 minutes or until
lightly browned around the edges. Cool on wire rack.
Makes 3 dozen 2-inch cookies.

Sweet Potatoes Hawaiian Style by Suzanne Van Schoor

Seaforer Suzanne Van Sdhoor, ttiio halls from Hawsdi, mailed her from
Southampton in the United Kingdom witilc adhoard fl^e €3; Long Lines,

V4 cup btitter Of fat
6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in half

.lengthwise-,:
f Icup brovvn sugar

MeU the butter or. fto in a skilfet;
brown the potatoes in; it; Add? bipwti
sugar and pineapple sugararid pine^ple.
Cook over low heat for 45 minutes or
until tender. Turn the potatoes fre­
quently. Serves 6 to 8,

RM»r ^ OerMne Borozxin

IKetlred SIU seotelaiy tSeraldine BtwoaBin
ported is

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3 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 can (12-oz.)

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Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients together
until well blended. Grease bread pan; pour in batter
and bake in 350° oven for one hour, or until brown
on top. •

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pie by Jeanne Rice

Jeanne Rice, a motfier of a merchant seaman, thought LOG readers would like
this delicious recipe.

1 deep 9" pie shell (unbaked)
1 pound of rhubarb (3 cups), cut up
1VJ cup sugar or honey
3 tablespoons flour
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
Vz cup sugar or honey
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspon vanilla extract
1 cup (8 oz. carton) sour cream

Mix the prepared rhubarb with the
first half of sugar (or honey) and flour
and place in tite pie shell. Bake at 400°
for 15 minutes to cook rhubarb. Wliile
this is baking, mix cream cheese with
second half of sugar (or honey), then
beat in eggs one at a time. When
rhubarb is cooked (15 minutes), re­
move from oven and lower tempera­
ture to 350°. Pour cheese mixture over

hot rhubarb and return to 350° oven for 30 minutes. Mix sour cream and 2
tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract and spread over hot pie when second
baking is complete (30 minutes). Cool, chill and serve.

Know Your Rights
FINANCIAL RKPORTS The

constitution of the SIC Atlantic. (luH.
Lakes and inland Waters District
makes speciric provision for sale-
guarding the memhership's money
and Union finanees. l he cainstitution
reciuires a detailed audit by Ccrtilied
Public Accouniaiits ever> year, which
is to be submilied to tiie membership
by the Seeretary-Treasurer. A yearly
finance committee of rank-and-lile
members, elected by the .membership,
makes examination each year ot the
finances of the LInion and reports fully
their findings and reeomniendations.
Members of this committee may make
dissenting reports, specific recom­
mendations and separate findings.

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

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

Angus Red Campbell,
Chairman

Seafarers Appeals Board
5201 Auth Way

Camp Springs, VId. 20746

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

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

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

PAYMENT 01 MONIES. No
monies are to he paid to anyone in any
official capacity in the SIU unless an
official Union receipt is given lor
same, finder no circumstances should
any meniher pay an>' money for any
reason unless ho is given sueh receipt.
In theeveulaiiyone attempts lo.require
anv such payment be made without
supplving a receipt, or it a meniher is
requirexfto make a payment and is
eiven an olfieial recei|rt. but feels that
he should not have been required to
make such payment, this should im­
mediately be reported to Union head­
quarters.

CONSrnUTIONAU RIGHTS
AND OBUK. ATIONS. Copies of the
SIU constitution arc available in all
LInion halls. All members should ob­
tain copies of this constitution so as to
familiari/.e themselves with its eon-
tents. Any time a member feels any
other member or officer is attempting
to deprive him of any eon.stitutional
right or obligation by any methods
such as dealing with charges, trials,
etc.. as well as all other details, the
member so affected should immedi­
ately notify headquarters.

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

SEAFARERS POLHTCAL AC-
TIVITY DONATION-^SPAD.
SPAD is a separate segregated fund.
Its proceeds are used to further its ob­
jects and purposes including, but not
limited to, furthering the political, so­
cial and economic interests of mari­
time workers, the preservation and
furthering of the American Merchant
Marine with improved employment
opportunities for seamen and boatmen
and the advancement of trade union
concepts. In connection with such ob­
jects, SPAD supports and contributes
to political candidates for elective of­
fice. All contributions are voluntary.
No contribution may he solicited or
received because of force, job dis­
crimination, financial reprisal, or
threat of such conduct, or as a condi­
tion of membership in the Union or of
employment. If a contribution is made
by reason of the above improper con­
duct. the member should notify the
Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified
mail within 30 days of the contribution
for investigation and appropriate ac­
tion and refund, if involuntary. A
member should support SPAD to pro­
tect and further his economic, political
and social interests, and American
trade union concepts.

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

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Final Departures
DEEP SEA

CIRILO BAQIJILOD

Pensioner Cirik) Bat|uiio(J, 91,
passed away recently. He was
born in the Philippine islands
and joined the SILJ in I9.'i.^ in
the port or New York. Brother
Baquilod shipped in the stew­
ard departinent. He retired in
January 1971.

HOWARD COLK

Pensiotier Howard Cole. 65;
died August 18. He '^/as born
in McKinney, Texas aiid
joined the .Seafarers in 1959 in
the port ()!" Houston. IJrother
Cole sailed in the deck depart-

• nieiit. He served in the Army
from 1944 to 1947. Brother
Cole became a pensioner in
March 1989.

t l ARKNC i; (ONKLK

Pensioner
V Clarence
\ Conklc; .

68.
passed
away Sep­
tember 25
as a result
of heart

failure. Born in West Virginia,
he joined the union in I94.f in .
the port of New York. Brother
Conkle shipped in the engine
department. He retired in Au-
mist 1979. •

WIKLIAVIDAVKV
Pensioner William Davey. 70.
died recently. .A native of
Cireen Bay. Wis., he joined the
Sll! in 1947 in the port of New
Crieaiis. Brother Davey sailed
in the galles gang, lie serVetl
in the Army Irom 19.79 until
1945. Brother Davey retired.iii
Deeeinber 1982.

THOMAS DOR AN
Thomas Doran. 42. jiassed
aw a\' October 14. He was born
in Bethesda. Md. and graitua-
ted tfom the i.unileberg SCIKIOI
ill i974. Brother Doran .
shipped in the black-gang, and
he upgraded freiiucntly at the

.Lundeberg School. He last
sailed in September 1990.

V\ AI /I K R H I Z(; K R A L D
Pensioner Walter F-it/gerald.
89. dieil October .7. The Cieor-
gia native joineil the SIL! in
1967 in the port of Jackson­
ville. Fla. Brother Fit/gerald
sailed in the engine depart­
ment. He served in the Navy
from 1921 to 1925. Brother
Fit/.eerald retired in Julv 1978.

HKRMAN (iRKKN

Herman
Cireen.
68.
pas.sed
av\ a> Sep­
tember 5.
A native '
of Texas,
he joined

the Marine Cooks and Stew­
ards in I97;7. before that union
merged with the AGLIWD.
Brother Cireen completed stew­
ard recertification in 1980. He
served in the Army from 1942
to 194.7. He last shipped in Au­
gust 1989.

.lOSKPH HKNRV
Pensioner Joseph Henry. 80. ,
died August 15. He was born
in Texas and joined the Marine
Cooks and Stewards belore
that union merged with the
AGLIWD. Brother Henry re­
tired In August 1974.

.lOAQUIN iMAl.DONADO

fA-nsioner
Joaquin
Maldo-
nado. 84.
passed
away Oc­
tober 21.
The na­
tive of

Puerto RiCo joined the SlU as a
charter member in 1978 in the
port of New York. Brother
Maldonado shipped in the deck
department. He became a pen-,
sioner in December 1966.

ISAAC MIK HKLL
Pensioner Isaac Mitchell. 84.
died August 8. He was born in
Texas and joined the Marine
Cooks and Stewards before '
that union merged with
ACiLlWD. Brother Mitche
tired iii April 1977.

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DONALDMLRF'HV
, Pensioner

Donald
Muiphy.
66.

aw ay Oc­
tober 12.
A nati\ e
of Nor- •

folk. Va.. he joined the SILI in
1956 in the port of Baltimore.
Brother Murphy sailed in the
engine department and up­
graded frequently at the.
Lnikleberg School. He retired
in Februars 1989.

.lAKKNORRIS
Pensioner Jake Norri.s. 90.
passed away August 14. The
Louisiana.native joined the Ma­
rine Cooks and Stewards in
1950 in the port of San Fran­
cisco. before that union merged
w ith the.AGLIWD. Brother ,
Norris retired in September
1968.

WILLIAM M NKZ

Pensioner
William
Nunc/.
89. died
October
9; Born
in the

T Philip-
^ pine is­

lands. he joined the SlU as a
charter member in 19.79.in the
port of New York. Brother
Nunez shipped in the black-
gang. He retired in January
J 965.

FRANK PANT: r I F.
Frank
Panette.
67.
passed
aw ay Oc­
tober 21.
He w as
born in .
Massa­

chusetts and joined the Seafar­
ers in 1947 in the port of New
York. Brother Panette sailed in
the engine department. In 1984

he upgraded at the Lundeberg
School. He served in the Army
from 1951 until 1957. Brother
Panette was an active member
at the time of his death.

.lOSE TABLAS INLAND

ALBERT RICHOI X
Pensioner
Albert .
Richoux,
68. died
Septein-
ber 26.
He joined
the SlU
in. 1941 in

his native New Orleans.
Brother Richoux shipped in the
galley gang. He retired in Octo­
ber 1982.

VIC LOR ROMOLO

Victor Romolo. 65. passed
aw ay October 20. He joined
the Seafarers in .1947 in his na­
tive New York. In 1982
Brother Romolo completed the
steward recertification course.
He was an active member at
the time of his death.

Pen­
sioner
Jose Ta-
blas. 76.
died De­
cember
18.1990.
Born in
Califor­

nia, he joined the SlU in 1951
inthepprtofNewYork. •
Brother Tablas shipped in the
deck department. He retired'in
May 1987.

JOHNHATHCOCK
Pensioner John Hathcock. 80.
died September 9. Born in Flor
ida. he joined the union in
1977 in the port of Mobile.
Ala. Boattnan Hathcock
shipped as a mate. He began
ceiving his pension in July
1978. .

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GREAT LAKES

THOM AS McM AHON
JOSEPH WILSON
Pensioner Joseph Wilson. 66.
passed away September 22.
The native of Toledo. Ohio
joined the Marine Cooks and
Stewards in 1972 in the port of
Seattle, before that union
merged with the AGLIWD.
Brother Wilson served in the
Arniy from 1944 until 1949.
He retired in December 1985.

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT
FOR GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND

Thi.s is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN 13-1953878
for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service,
as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)

Basic Financial Statement
Benefits under the Plan are provided by the Trust. '
Plan expenses were $880,555; these expenses included $175,162 in administrative expenses mid

$705,393 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 542 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 pf the Plan, was $14,571,440 as of December 31,
1990 compared to $14,469,688 as of January 1, 1990.

During the Plan year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $ 101,752. This increase included
unrealised appreciation (depreciation) in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the current
value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during tlie year less the current
value of assets at the end of the year. The Plan had total income of $982,307, including employer
contributions of $213,355, employee contributions of $113,809, gains of (loss) of ($45,850) from the sale
of assets, and earnings from investments of $700,993.

Minimum Funding Standards
An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in

accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA.

Your Rights to Additional information
You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, oh request. The items

listed below are included in that report;
1. An accountant's report,
2. Assets held for investment.
3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan, and
4. Service provider and trustee information.
To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Nicholas J.

Marrone. who is the Plan Administrator. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The
charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $. 10 per page for any part thereof.

You also have the right to receive form 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 tlie Plan
Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The
charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the
report because these portions are furnished without charge.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan at
5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington. D C., or
to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the
Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit
Programs, Department of Labor. 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.. Washington, D.C. 20216.

MTD: Full Recognition Due WWII Mariners
Continued from page 15
years to recognize." Ostro then read from
the wireless cable received that day in 1945.

One passage said. "Victory message to
the Merchant Navy. . . For more than
five-and-a-half years side by side with the
Allied Merchant Navies in the face of
continual and merciless attacks by the
enemy, you have maintained the ceaseless
flow of sea traffic on which the life and
.strength of this country depend. . . The
Admiralty have also asked me to express
on their behalf and on behalf of the Royal
Navy their admiration for the great contri­
bution made by the merchant Navy to the

common victory through all the perils and
rigors of more than five-and-a-half years
of war at sea."

in noting that American WWII seamen's
eligibility date for veterans status is some
16 months earlier than the day set for the
entire Armed Forces. Ostro noted the
unfairness of the situation in an interview
with the Seafarers LOG. "What we were
doing out there wasn't a lark. It wasn't a
cruise. We were as much at risk as any
military personnel. . . Fach of us had a
gun station, each of us was trained to man
the guns in the event something happened
to the armed guard."

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away August 4. Hewas bom in
Wheeling. W-Va. and in 1971
joined the SlU in the port of'
Detroit. Brother McMahon
shipped in the engine depart­
ment. In 1978 he upgraded at
Piney Point toQMED. He
served in the Army I'rdm 1946
to 1947. Brother McMahon
last shipped in 1979.

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Trainee Lifeboat Class 484—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 484 are
(from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Marvin Smith, Fred Castillo III, Dayna
Roger, Joel Mendez, Tim Haag, Paul Carlton, Lorenzo Houston, Tom Zemianek,
(second row) Marco Alicea, Steven Burroughs, John Burke, Troy Mack, Henry
Haleakala, Glen Bohner II, Bill O'Neill, Raymond Elmore Jr., Gregory Wasiek, (third
row) Nash Henrietta, Ben Shupp, Michael Chupp and Jason Cooper.

Trainee Lifeboat Class 485—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 485
are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Salomonsky, Michael Watts, Mike Paber, Kendra
Tomlinson, Rick Dunston, Michael Boulier, (second row) Phil McGuire (instructor),
Sean Taylor, Scot Jauma, Jeffrey Ludy, Eddie Wood, Louis Valles, Todd Fowler, (third
row) Trevor Woodley, Alan Alston, Michael Rogers, Phillip Rankin, Eric Hyson, Robert
Fleming, Anthony Schlumm, Ryan Gilsenan, (fourth row) Kyle Howell and Nathan
Owens.

Upgraders Lifeboat—-Receiving their lifeboat training certificates on October
22 are (from left, kneeling) Tony Martin (MSG), Freda R. Scott (MSC), Alex Paulino
(MSC), Olivia Ratliff (MSC), Angelo Journigan, Tom Laffey, (second row) James
Bennefield, M.M.F. Mostafa, Bobby A. Shuler, Vera M. Foster (MSC), Al Jackson,
Robert West, Dick Higgins, (third row) Patrick Wynne and Billy J. Phillips.

Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the Noveinber 5
class of upgraders. They are (from left, front row) Adolfo Arzu, Maria Hanna, John
Pagan, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Paul Cadran, William Henderson,
(third row) Keith W. Harness, Washington Oree Jr. and Ingvar Antonsson.

WHAT;

WHEN:

WHO:

WHERE.

bEVELOPM^
during evening hours for eight-Week sessions.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS from 1730 to 2030 or
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS from 1730 to 2030
from January 8 to February 28,1992.

ALL LUNDEBERG SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF
^eeligible.

ACADEMIC BUNGALOWS, Lundeberg School

Welding—^A certificate of graduation was issued on October 22 for completion
of the welding course to (from left, Frank Bolton, John Wong, Robert Stancavage,
Tom Harris and Bill Foley (instructor).

EARN CREDIT for an eight-week evening class while you
are taking a daytime upgrading course or working a daytime job.

WALK-IN REGISTRATION in the TRC lobby Monday,
January b and Tuesday, January 7 —1600 to 2(M).

Notices for future sessions will be annouiiceid in the Seafarers LOG. There
WiU be sik sessiOT^

Lundeberg School Course Dates Corrected
Several course dates originally listed in the "Guide to 1992

Lundeberg School Courses" (see Special Supplement, Seafarers LOG,
November 1991) have been changed.

The FOWT course originally scheduled for March 16 to April 24
now is set for March 2 to April 10.

The final four Able Bodied Seaman's courses scheduled to begin in
May have been delayed by two weeks. The new course dates are May
25 to'July 3, July 20 to August 28, September 14 to October 23 and
November 9 to December 18.

Also, the length of the AB course was listed incorrectly in the class
descriptions. It is a six-week course.

With these and any other courses, please be sure to contact the
Lundeberg School's admissions office for any last minute changes.

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1992 mHADING COURSE SCHEDULE
^ fbHowing is the current course schedule for J^uary-May 1992 at
the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are u
geared to improve job skills of SIU members and to promote the American
maritime industry.

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

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Course
Able Seaman

Detk Upgnding Courses
Check-In Coi^iMioh
Date Date

1.

January 20 February 28
March 16 April 24
May 25 July 3

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

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Ship Handling

Radar Observer Unlimited

Celestial Navigation

Third Mate

Limited Mates License

January 6
January 20
Fehruary 3
February 17
March 2
March 16
March 30
April 13
April 27
May 11
May 25
January 27
March 2
May 4
January 20
March 16
May 18
February 10
April 6
January 6
May 4
January 27

January 17
January 31
February 14
February 28
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
May 22
June 12
February 7
March 13
May 15
January 24
March 20
May 22
March 6
May 1
April 17
August 14
March 3

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HeiertiHiution Frogrums
Check-In
Date

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Bosun Recertiilcation
Steward Recertification

Completion
Date

March 30
January 27

May 4
March 2

Steward Upgrading Courses
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Course
Check-In
Date

Completion
Date

Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker,
Chief Cook, Chief Steward

All open-ended (contact admiaiions
(diice for starting dates)

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

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Course

%aie Upgndim Courses
Chkk-ln
Date

Completion
Date

QMED-Any Rating

FiremanAVatertender and Oiler

January 6
May 11
January 20
March 2
May 11

March 27
July 31
February 28
April 10
June 19

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All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class.
Pumproom Maintenance & Operations

Marine Electrical Maintenance

Upon completion, the:, Sealift Operations course must be taken
Tankerman March 16 April 10

Oil Spitt Course
Course

Check-In
Date

Compietioh
Date

Oil Spill Prevention &
Containment (1 week)

March 2 March 6
AprU13 April 17
April 27 Mayl

Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken.

Assistant En^neer (Deep Sea & Inland)
Refrigeration Maintenance &
Operations
Refrigerated Containers—
Advance Maintenance
Marine Electronics—^Technician-1

Marine Electronics—Technician-11
Basic Electronics
Welding

January 6 February 14 jl
May 11 June 19
January 6 February 21
April 27 June 19
March 2 May 8
January 6 February 14
May 11 June 19
March 2 April 10

January 6 Februai^ 14
May 11 June 19
February 17 March 27
April 13 May 8
January 20 February 14
February 17 March 13
March 16 April 10

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Hydraulics

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

1991-92 Adult education Schedule
the following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lunde^

berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions
office if you are interested in attending.

Check-In
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Course
Completion
Date

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High School Equivalency (GED)
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
English as a Second Language (ESL)

All open-ended (contact
admissions office for
starting dates) *

SHISS College Pr^rum Sthedule fer 1992
FULL 8-week Sessions January 6 February 28

March 16 May 8
May 11 July 3 4^ . •

UPGRADING APPUCAWN
Name.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
Date of Birth.

Mo./Day/Year

Address.
(Street)

Telephone! i.
(City) (State) (Zip Code) " (Area Code)

Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific •
If the following information is not filled out completely your
application will not be processed.

Social Security #.

Seniority

Book #.

Department.

U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port.

Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held :

Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program?

If yes, which program: from ^ to

• Yes GNo

Last grade of school completed.
(dates attended)

Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No

If yes, course(s) taken

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

Date available for training ! ^

Primary language spoken

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

RATING DATE DATE OF
VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE

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SIGNATURE. DATE.

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

DECK

• AB/Sealift
• 1st Class Pilot
• Third Mate
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Master Inspected Towing

Vessel
• Towboat Operator Inland
• Celestial Navigation
• Simulator Course

• Marine Electrical
Maintenance

• Pumproom Maintenance &
Operation

• Refrigeration Systems
Maintenance & Operation .

• Diesel Engine Technology
• Assistant Engineer/Chief

Engineer Motor Vessel
• Original 3rd Engineer Steam

or Motor
• Refrigerated Containers

Advanced Maintenance
• Electro-Hydraulic Systems
• Automation
• Hydraulics
• Marine Electronics

Technician

ALL DEPARTMENTS
• Welding
n Lifeboatman (Must be taken

with another course)

ENGINE
• FOWT
• QMED—Any Rating
• Variable Speed DC Drive

Systems (Marine Electronics)

STEWARD

• Assistant Cook Utility
• Cook and Baker
• Chief Cook
• Chief Steward
• Towboat Inland Cook

ADULT EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Q High School Equivalency

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

Language (ESL)
• ABE/ESL Lifeboat

Preparation

COLLEGE PROGRAM

• Associates in Arts Degree
• Certificate Programs

Transportation irUI be paid in accordance with the scheduiing tetter only if you present original receipts and successfuliy 1—arv ana wvvwnuwn-n. wgui av-omuiiog mtcr vnij II JUU prCSCni OBllpiWI rrCVipU sna

complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent hefore departing for Piney Point.

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Bos 75. Piney Point. MD. 20674
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SEAEUCEMBS
Volume 53, Number 12 December 1991

Polt&ag (irectinga

Seafarers and their families,
friends and shipmates were in­
vited by the LOG to send in
their special holiday messages.
These appear on pages 19-22

Peisian Gulf Redeployment to Continuo Into New Year
The redeployment of U.S. mili­

tary equipment and ammunition
used in the Persian Gulf war will
continue into 1992 with Ready Re­
serve Force (RRF) and commer­
cial chartered vessels being laid up
gradually as more cargo comes
home.

"American-flag vessels con­
tinue to be a valuable asset in the
redeployment effort," a spokes­
man for the Military Sealift Com­
mand (MSG), the military's sealift
transportation agency, told the
Seafarers LOG.

As of the end of November,
MSG was using 40 RRF vessels,
including the Flickertail State,
and 21 commercial charters in
Operation Desert Sortie. Thirteen
of the commercial vessels operate
under the U.S. flag. SIU crews are
sailing aboard 37 of the vessels.

Almost 96 percent of all U.S.
unit equipment has been brought
back to the United States from
Saudi Arabia, according to the
MSG spokesman. Approximately
6,000 pieces remain as the military
has not decided exactly what

equipment will stay and what will
return.

Only 38 percent of the ammuni­
tion sent to the Middle East for the
battle against Iraq has been
shipped back during Desert Sortie.
Again, the military has not deter­
mined what will be left behind.

At the height of the Persian Gulf
build-up, known as Operation Des­
ert Shield (from August 1990 until
fighting began January 16), MSG
had engaged a total of 238 vessels,
of which 136 flew the American
flag. Also taking part in operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm
(the period from January 16 to the
cease-fire agreement on April 11),
SIU members ere wed all the fast
sealift and the two aviation logis­
tics support ships as well as many
of the prepositioning, commercial,
RRF and hospital ships called into
action.

The MSG spokesman said list­
ing a date when the redeployment
would end would be "premature,'
however work is scheduled through
the early months of 1992.

Chief Steward Eddy Usmany itemizes After preparing the evening meal, Chief
the stores needed for the RRF vessel's Cook Juan M. Rosario checks on last-
next voyage to the Middle East. minute details.

Racing across the deck of the Recent Lundeberg School graduates Tim
RRF ship, Oiler Rafael Rosado Greenawalt (bending) and Lance Sholes prepare
heads for the engineroom. a bucket of lube oil to be lifted into a crane.

Bosun Paul Butterworth passes an assignment to AB Dotty Hoffman on board the
Flickertail State, an f3RF vessel us^ by MSC to return cargo and ammunition during
the on-going Operation Desert Soillet

SA Dennis Cooper gets acquainted with a
boa at the Singapore Zoo during the
Lundeberg School graduate's first voyage.

AB Joe Crocco mans the gangway
watch aboard the Flickertail State while
it was in Jacksonville, Fla.

Help Locate This Missing Chihi
The National Genter for Miss­

ing and Exploited Ghildren has
asked the membership of the SIU
to help locate Lauryn Tiffany Liv­
ingston. The 2-year-old was ab­
ducted by her non-custodial
mother. Tiffany Kay Robinson, in
Riverside, Galif.

The child has brown hair and
brown eyes. At the time of her
abduction, she was 2 ft. 6 in. tall
and weighed 24 pounds. An iden­
tifying feature is her right earlobe,
which has an extra piece of carti­
lage.

Her non-custodial mother. Tif­
fany Kay Robinson, who also goes
under the name Tiffany Living­
ston, is 23 years old, 4 ft. 11 in. and
weighs 115 pounds. She has brown
hair and brown eyes. A felony war­
rant has been issued for violation of
her custody agreement.

Anyone having information
should contact The National Gen­
ter for Missing and Exploited Ghil­
dren at (800) 843-5678 or the San
Bernadino Gounty District
Attomey's Office (Galif.) Ghild
Abduction Unit at (714) 387-8521.

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