M.E.B.A.

Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (AFL-CIO) 2020 (Issue #1)

Hapag-Lloyd USA Invests in the U.S.-Flag Fleet Faces around Last year, Schuyler Line the Fleet Navigation Co. was re-awarded the contract to operate the shallow- draft chemical tanker SLNC PAX for the Military Sealift Command. Patriot Contract Services continues as the ship manager and the vessel remains in good hands with expert M.E.B.A. officers in the engine room.

L-R, Chief Engineer Gregg Goldie, 3rd A/E Damian Dyrda, 1st A/E Stephan Kuznicki and Captain Ben Feinman aboard Interlake Steamship Company’s Onboard the Patriot-managed USNS HERBERT C. JACKSON. WATKINS, engine room officers get ready for some work on the gas turbine as they disconnect fuel lines during a shipyard period. Left to right are 3rd A/E Brenda Weeks, 2nd A/E Nick Agati and 1st A/E Josh Knowles. Thanks to QMED Katie Chelekis for the photo.

M.E.B.A. engineers coordinating on their next project in the Control Room of the Matson MAUNALEI during coffee time. From left to right are Matson Senior Port Engineer Todd Simonse, longtime ace Art from Progressive Electric, 2nd A/E James Soucy, 1st A/E Jamie McPoland, Port Relief Engineer Gordon Marsh, 3rd A/E Louis Brooks and C/E Mike Brady. Thanks to L.A. Patrolman John McElhone who snapped the photo during a ship visit.

On the Cover: Hapag-Lloyd USA demonstrated its further commitment to the Stars and Stripes as the company brought in an additional ship to its U.S.-flag fleet. The RIO GRANDE EXPRESS is operating between North Europe and East/Gulf Coast U.S. ports with M.E.B.A. deck and engine officers. Senior officers serving on the ship include (l-r) Captain Sam Leshner, Chief Mate Scott Adler, Captain Doug Sier, Chief Engineer Eric Towne, 1st A/E Craig LaChance and Chief Engineer Jeff Hitzel. Marine Officer The Marine Officer (ISSN No. 10759069) Periodicals Postage Paid at The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) is published by District No. 1-PCD, Marine Washington, DC is the nation’s oldest maritime labor union established in 1875. We represent licensed engine and deck officers Engineers’ Beneficial Association (AFL-CIO). POSTMASTER: aboard seagoing vessels, ferries, LNG and government- Tel: (202) 638-5355 Send address changes to the contracted ships. Our members also serve on tugs and Fax: (202) 638-5369 Marine Officer barges, cruise ships, Great Lakes vessels and in various Marco Cannistraro, Director 444 N. Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800 capacities in the shoreside industries. Special Projects & Communications Washington, DC 20001-1570 In times of military contingency, our members sail into (202) 257-2825 Visit the M.E.B.A. website at war zones to deliver critical defense cargo to our fighting [email protected] www.mebaunion.org forces. M.E.B.A.’s expertise and proven track record of readiness, safety and loyalty in answering America’s call to Follow us on meba1875 • @mebaunion • meba_union action is unrivaled in the world. Message from the President

not preclude a large number in different transportation sectors COVID-19 Challenges from losing employment. Certain sectors of the transportation industry have been severely affected due to the cessation of all The M.E.B.A. has worked through challenging times over but necessary travel, and while there are those transportation the years, especially during economic downturns, but the workers that have been fortunate to remain employed, there COVID-19 pandemic has added a significant and broader are a significant number that have not been as fortunate and challenge that affects us nationally and across the globe. have lost employment. Though some have predicted such a pandemic would eventually occur, the lack of comprehensive planning and our We are all facing these challenges together but this time economic social structure has left many unprepared for such is certainly different due to the unprecedented challenges an event. This crisis has shown how many at the lower end nationally and globally. In the US, as with all countries across of the economic ladder, whether in the service industry or the globe, it will require perseverance and fortitude to remain elsewhere, with minimum paying jobs that provide insufficient committed to the best course for the long-term, as deemed benefits, has left many people without the most basic security necessary by all the supporting data and science, in order net needed to survive job loss for even a very short period to see us all through this global crisis. If we do not remain of time. As many have pointed out, this crisis should serve committed or choose to think otherwise, then the concern as a game-changer for most societies going forward, but the with continued virus outbreaks or multiple reoccurrences may question is will it? be realized. To those first responders on the front lines, the medical The M.E.B.A. has and will continue to take the necessary services community, paramedics, police and firemen, and as precautions and preventative measures to follow CDC always, those in the armed services, we all owe a large debt recommended protocols, to ensure the health and safety of of gratitude. To those working in grocery stores, drug stores, our members and employees. With regard to M.E.B.A. Union providing for trash disposal and other essential businesses, officials, representatives and staff employees, we have ensured who continue to provide these barest of necessities to all that those who can work remotely are doing so for the most communities, we also owe them a large debt of gratitude. As part, and we are providing for those that are necessary to man we have all learned, this crisis has shown that there are many M.E.B.A. Headquarters and the Union hiring halls, to limit or unrecognized day-to-day heroes that continue working under stagger their working hours. We have maintained our Union what are surely hazardous conditions. hiring halls in operation strictly for those members seeking employment, as well as providing measures to allow members Additionally, as all of us in the maritime industry are aware, who so choose, to take extra safety precautions when attending transportation in general is something that many have simply job calls. Further, M.E.B.A. Plans in Baltimore, MD, and the taken for granted over the years. It has been pointed out just Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School in Easton, MD, which recently, due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the necessity for has temporarily closed, have taken identical measures as well. transportation sectors to remain viable in order to maintain the core of our economy in operation. Essential employees With regard to our members working onboard ship, we have must be transported to work, and cargo and freight must keep been working with our contracted Companies to ensure moving by air, sea, rail and road to final destinations. While that Company protocols follow the common sense CDC some sectors of our economy must close to reduce the social guidelines and address the concerns of our members to gathering concerns as put forth by the Centers for Disease ensure the safest working conditions can be achieved under Control (CDC) and many can work remotely, that is not the circumstances. It should be noted the Union has stated feasible for those working on the front lines that are required repeatedly, in numerous communications to our members to transport the bare essentials and goods to all communities. and Companies, that despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 our contracts will not be disregarded. Adhering The transportation unions, including maritime, as well as to our contracts remains necessary, and it should be noted if all unions representing labor in general, are facing differing there is justification to consider waiving any contract term or struggles due to the pandemic. Some unions, because of their condition, the contract provides the parties a means to do so. industry or job base, have been hit with staggering loss of employment. Transportation unions are on the front lines, and even though many are deemed essential workers, this does continued on page 2

Marine Officer 1 President's Message Continued

While Company protocols may differ in some respects in the International trade not in close proximity to immediate for COVID-19 due to specific business operations, i.e. medical care, should be considered a priority for testing. international trade, Jones Act, Government contract ship Our members on the US-flag PRIDE OF AMERICA, manager, State, Local or County ferry service, cruise ship and Norwegian Cruise Line America (NCLA), know the critical others, the Union continues to work with our Employers daily nature of the Company protocols used are necessary to to ensure our members’ concerns are addressed as well as can maintain a safe environment onboard ship for all crew. Due to be expected, with the resources at hand. It should be obvious to the immediate impact of COVID-19 on the cruise industry, all that engaging in fault finding or finger pointing, as some are as well as the CDC “no-sail” order which has affected both in the political world, is not only a waste of time and resources, US and international cruise ships, many international crew but detracts from the more important focus needed to find the members remain stranded onboard their vessels in quarantine. best solutions for the problems we are all confronted with. This This issue is of grave concern and we support the International may involve taking necessary action when the best solutions Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) with their actions to available are not necessarily perfect. If we are able to all agree provide relief to all crew isolated onboard these cruise vessels. on one thing, we should be able to agree that unfortunately there is no silver bullet, and that is the reality we must work Our members should understand that the Union will continue with. to work with the other maritime and transportation unions, our contracted Companies, US Government agencies and Those M.E.B.A. members employed with our ferry systems other industry stakeholders to put forth a collective effort, to around the country, even though passenger volumes have make the best decisions necessary for reliable and continuous significantly decreased, know they are returning to work operation of our US-flag vessels. In this way, the Union daily in environments where they cannot be completely hopes to provide the best support and representation to our isolated from exposure to others, and social distancing is membership, since all maritime workers play an integral difficult to achieve 100%. These members are on the front and essential role ensuring the viability of our Maritime lines to ensure that other essential workers, especially the first Transportation System (MTS) to provide for our country’s responders previously mentioned, are transported to and from national and economic security. work. These ferry systems include the Staten Island Ferries, Washington State Ferries, Alaska Marine Highway System, Please continue to adhere to all CDC guidance, other industry Golden Gate Ferry, Delaware River and Bay Authority, Woods guidance and Company protocols to ensure your own health Hole Steamship Authority as well as all the other smaller ferry and safety, that of your families, friends and the union sisters systems the M.E.B.A. represents, which provide critical service and brothers you work with daily. As has been stated, the to support the first responders and other essential workers. global community is at war with the COVID-19 virus. The M.E.B.A., as well as the other US maritime unions, including Those M.E.B.A. members working in the international and both mariners and longshoremen, continue to prove that Jones Act trades should know that without available testing, we will maintain our Maritime Transportation System fully the Company protocols provided remain, at the least, the operational in times of peace and war. best practices as determined by the CDC and include other industry recommendations and guidance. The Union has Fraternally, stated that when testing is available, those serving on vessels

Marshall Ainley

Faces around the Fleet

Current and retired M.E.B.A. members joined forces at Kincaid’s restaurant in Oakland’s Jack London Square to honor M.E.B.A. Chief Engineer Mark Newburg on the occasion of his retirement. Mark most recently served as delivery Chief Engineer onboard the Matson vessel DANIEL K. INOUYE. From left to right are retired members Paul Krupa, Bill Hall, Darel Jenkins and Mark Newburg, along with active members Todd Simonse (Matson Sr. Port Engineer) and Matson Port Engineers George Thanash and Chris Thomas.

2 Marine Officer Maritime Labor: Delivering Goods 24/7

The Maritime Labor Alliance, which includes the ARA, times of national emergency. Today is no different. The IBU, ILWU, M.E.B.A. and the MM&P, issued a reminder women and men loading and discharging cargo and that maritime labor remains on watch during the ongoing delivering the goods across the waterways of our country pandemic, is propping up the logistical lifelines and continues and the oceans of the globe are doing their part as they have to deliver the goods: always done and always will, as long as our nation remains a democracy and respects the rights of working people. While much of the economy has shut down or otherwise gone into hibernation as a result of COVID-19, there is one essential United States industry that continues its Union Keeping Members Informed work uninterrupted and undaunted. That is the maritime industry. The women and men working the docks, ships, The M.E.B.A. continues to keep our people informed tugs, ferries and vessels of all types continue to maintain through the weekly Telex Times as well as through the flow of essential supplies that sustain our lives. Essential intermittent e-mail blast updates sent to members, products and commodities are transported by water to keep applicants and retirees with email addresses on file with our communities nourished, industry fueled, and troops Headquarters. overseas provisioned. First responders and essential workers Such information has included valuable information of all kinds commute to work aboard the ferries of our related to the hiring halls, M.E.B.A. Benefits Plans, the major port cities. temporary closure of the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, American School and other M.E.B.A. intensive news. maritime labor maintains our logistical lifelines at sea and Updates and relevant information are also posted on our on the waterfront. In peace and in war, be it torpedoes or website (www.mebaunion.org) in the "Documents & the current pandemic, Union labor has always risen to the Member Notices" section. Those updates include many challenge, gotten the job done and delivered the goods. All Ports Bulletins, USCG Marine Safety bulletins, CDC What does maritime labor require in return? Nothing more and other guidance, and information and developments than we have ever fought for: safe workplaces, reasonable stemming from the ongoing pandemic. terms and conditions of employment and the respect and security that all working Americans should have. If you want to ensure that you are part of the contact list receiving future updates, please visit the M.E.B.A. website Today, at a time when organized labor and collective (www.mebaunion.org) and update your information using bargaining rights are under relentless and slanderous attack, an M.E.B.A. Database Update Form. Those wishing to we the undersigned organizations write to bring to your subscribe to the weekly Telex Times should send an email attention the fact that Union labor has always made the request to the Editor at [email protected] sacrifices and collective effort necessary to see us through

The maritime labor onboard vessels like the APL GULF EXPRESS and their logistics networks continue their relentless service to our nation and economy during the ongoing crisis. (Photo credit: Capt. Larry Aashiem)

Marine Officer 3 Chief Engineer Ryan Novak and Captain Jeremy Mock onboard the Interlake Steamship Company Tug DOROTHY ANN/PATHFINDER in Cleveland, OH.

A team picture of the engine crew on the OSG vessel OVERSEAS MARTINEZ during an overhaul of four pistons and liners. From left to right are C/E Paul Russell, DEU J.R. Eludo, 1st A/E Pat Ryan, 3rd A/E John Stratton, Cadet Albert Pedriali, DEU Daveyon Burton and 2nd A/E Matt Hester. Thanks to Pat Ryan who sent in the shot.

Faces around Kings Point cadets visited the M.E.B.A. New Jersey hall in late February. Patrolman Nico the Fleet Sermoneta (far left), along with members Tony Nigro and Peter Kahl, gave the budding young mariners a crash course on how a Union hall works and the process of getting a shipping job.

Some of the Cape “H” crewmembers from Matson- managed Ready Reserve Force vessels (CAPE HENRY, CAPE HORN & CAPE HUDSON) getting Small Arms certification at California’s Richmond Rod & Gun Club. Left to right are HUDSON 3rd A/E Derek Haars, HUDSON 1st A/E Jameson Smith, HENRY C/E Christian Yuhas, HORN 1st A/E Niko Reyer, HENRY 1st A/E Sonny Acosta and HORN/HUDSON 2nd A/E Daniel Posey.

The crew of the MAERSK COLUMBUS mobilized and carried out a successful search for a boat in distress that was making a Mediterranean crossing from Algeria to Spain. A distress call had been relayed to the COLUMBUS, a container ship crewed by M.E.B.A., MM&P and SIU mariners. After posting extra lookouts and manning the bridge wing search lights, crewmembers spotted a small black rubber boat off in the distance with 11 persons onboard who had “lost their way,” including a small child and an infant. Rough weather delayed a rescue. But the COLUMBUS stayed on scene, ensured the continued safety of the Algerian group and coordinated with authorities until a Spanish patrol boat could effect a rescue. M.E.B.A. members onboard the COLUMBUS included C/E Jon Schmidt, 1st A/E Frank Whelpley, 2nd A/E Julianne Cona and 3rd A/E Seth Kaye.

4 Marine Officer Dear M.E.B.A. Retiree: PAF helps ensure your benefits are secure and allows the next generation of members to enjoy the quality of life we have My name is Mark Engberg and as been afforded. That is why I am asking all retirees to step up. a retiree of the M.E.B.A. I have been given many opportunities in I am challenging you and every retired member of the life, many as a direct result of being M.E.B.A. to join the fight for the next 5 years as part of the a member of this union. I’d like to 2020 M.E.B.A. PAF Retiree Pledge. To jumpstart the fund tell you what the Union has meant to raising effort, I am specifically asking 20 retirees to commit me - then issue a challenge to you that to supporting the M.E.B.A Political Action Fund (PAF) by will help keep the path open for future contributing $500 per year for at least the next 5 years. As mariners to follow in our footsteps. soon as 20 retirees commit their support, I will match these contributions up to a total of $10,000 over the next two years. A 1981 graduate of the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering This group will raise $60,000 collectively by 2025 to help School, I was able to complete a twenty year deep-sea career, advance the interests of our active and retired membership. It eight sailing as Chief Engineer. I am extremely proud of is especially important during this crucial election year; the call to the work I did and I made many life-long friendships and action is urgent and immediate. rewarding affiliations thanks to the M.E.B.A. If you are willing to accept my challenge, please e-mail As you know, the U.S. flag maritime industry is facing M.E.B.A HQ at [email protected] or call Secretary- immediate threats with competition from foreign flagged Treasurer Bill Van Loo at (202) 638-5355 to let him know vessel, declining volumes of commercial and government you want to be part of the 2020 M.E.B.A. PAF Retiree cargoes, as well as persistent attacks on the Jones Act by Pledge. As a result, you will be recognized in the Marine different sides of the political aisle in Congress. However, I Officer membership publication (and sent a special M.E.B.A./ have witnessed firsthand how the M.E.B.A. Political Action Merchant Marine Challenge Coin) to demonstrate that we are Fund (PAF) has provided an effective lobbying effort to all in this together. promote a strong U.S. Merchant Marine that continues to educate our elected and appointed officials in Washington, If you cannot commit to this pledge, I hope you will take it DC. Our industry has many adversaries and consistent, upon yourself to contribute what you can to the M.E.B.A. effective representation in Washington is critical to the long- Political Action Fund online by visiting the union homepage term viability of our union. Their persistence helps promote at www.mebaunion.org, and select “Political Action Fund” to and protect the interests of active members and certainly make a one-time contribution (credit card payment or bank retirees. authorization) to support this important cause. You can also fill out the one-time contribution form and mail it to: Some recent wins for the M.E.B.A. PAF in 2019 include: M.E.B.A. Political Action Fund Long-term protection of the 60 vessel Maritime Security 444 North Capitol St., NW Program (MSP) by extending it for an additional 10 years Suite 800 until 2035. Washington, DC 20001-1570 A seven-year extension of the Export-Import Bank. 100 It is my hope that every M.E.B.A. retiree proudly supports percent of high-dollar cargoes generated by Export-Import and promotes the US Merchant Marine at every opportunity Bank loans and loan guarantees are required to be carried on and not allow it to fade into obscurity. I believe the time is U.S.-flag vessels because of our nation’s cargo preference laws critical - and bold action and initiatives are desperately needed which we fight for to keep strong. to help guarantee that U.S. flag vessels continue to sail the Repeal of the tax on “Cadillac” medical plans that would world’s trading routes and represent this proud nation and our have drastically jacked-up insurance premiums for M.E.B.A. maritime heritage. Are you ready to support the union and members and retirees. the industry that has given you incredible opportunities and benefits? These efforts are critical to maintaining a robust job base within the union, which supports the ongoing viability of Thank you for being an integral part of this effort. the M.E.B.A. Benefit Plans. Active members carry the largest Fraternally, burden related to pension and medical benefit funding. Supporting the M.E.B.A. PAF is one of the most important things you can do as a retired member. As a retiree, I would hope you appreciate the generous Mark E. Engberg pension and medical benefits the union has provided – very few industries today can offer similar benefits. Supporting the M.E.B.A.

Marine Officer 5 Political Action Fund Honor Roll (For Calendar Year 2019)

Below is a list of active and retired members who understand the importance of the M.E.B.A.’s Political Action Fund and supported it during Calendar Year 2019. Those who contribute to the PAF this year (during Calendar Year 2020) will be listed in the Marine Officer a year from now. The list is broken down into four categories - and members, retirees and applicants are listed alphabetically within each grouping. 236 others contributed between $3 and $99 in calendar year 2019, contributions which are also very much appreciated. Call or visit an M.E.B.A. Union hall or office to contribute to this crucial cause. You can also make recurring or one-time contributions utilizing the M.E.B.A. payment portal accessed from www.mebaunion.org.

Order of Magellan Demarest, Raymond Robinson, Alexander Burchfield, Timothy Jackson, Gregory ($1,000 to $3,025) Dengel, Samuel Sasso, Robert Burchill, David Jackson, Kenneth Ballenger, Duncan Dewhirst, Thomas Schmeltz, Herbert Burford, Jeffrey Jacobson, Jess Barton, Erik Dullnig, Tyler Sergio, Nicholas Burns, Michael Janowicz, John Bertram, Erin Engberg, Mark Sermoneta, Nico Burnside, Thomas Jaunzemis, Randall Burke, Tracy Fahey, Richard Shartel, Mark Burr, Gregg Jendrasko, Richard Callahan, Jason Figelski, Edward Silliman, Raymond Cabral, Nicholas Jerrier, Charles Chapman, David Fritschi, Brian Simms, Matthew Cannistraro, Marco Kelleher, Edward Cross, Kevin Gallagher, Mark S. Skillern, Randall Chernoff, Kyle Kewley, Christopher Duncan, Jeff Galvin, Paul Smith, Austin Chpatchev, Vladimir Kirby, Michael Dunklin, Mike Garza, Anthony Soucy, James Christensen, Michael Kovach, Michael Fay, Stuart Gaylan, Filomeno Thornton, Trenton Claude, Kervin Kraft, Samuel Gilbert, Erik Gaylan, John Morgan Townsend, Marshall Cline, Dennis Krumm, Dennis Gould, Eric Goldrich, Benjamin Twitty, Marshall Collector, Rayomond Kryzhnyy, Sergiy Hayward, Paul Goodman, Andrew Vetting, Ryan Collins, John Larimer, Ryan Herrington, Coy Greenig, George Vokac, Adam Collins, Mark Lee, Kevin Ho, Lawrence Haas, Sylvan Wagner, Richard Cona, Julianne Lemoine, Paul Knowles, Joshua Harrison, John Wainwright, Ross Conroy, Brian Linderholm, Eric Legge, Paul Jany, Timothy Walker, Timothy Coulter, John Lino, Russell Maxim, Alper Johannessen, Benjamin Waterfield, Alexander Crifasi, Frank Lord, Aaron McDermott, Bradford Jones, Benjamin White, Eric Cull, Michael Lowe, Patrick McElhone, John Jorgensen, Peter Wolff, Joseph Cuzner, Frederick Luglio, Daniel Mullett, Donald Kaili, Luke Wyrick, Andy Dellaquila, Anthony Luong, Chau Orengo, Jose Katz, Seth Derke, Michael C. Lyons, Marc Redding, Tracy Kaye, Seth Shellback Djusberg, Nils MacDonald, Kelsey Sloan, Lyle Klitzke, Jeffery ($250-$499) Dodson, Harry MacDonald, Mark Smith, Adam LaChance, Craig Abel, Nathan Doherty, Richard MacDougall, Andrew Strissel, Phillip Larrabee, Benjamin Adams, Richard Donovan, Denny Mahaffey, Shane Sundius, Robert Litterine, Justin Adase, Dominic Dunlop, Andrew Mahalik, Giancarlo Swift, Christopher Long, John Allen, Garrett Dunlop, Teresa Maher, Patrick Troxell, Barton Lund, Sonja Allotey, Joseph Eaton, Charles Marcinak, Kenneth Truong, Albert Maduro, Deshawn Alonge, Matthew Eldridge, James Marks, Michael Valentin, Emanuel Martens, Robert Antony, Alex Facundo, Rolando Martin, Andrew Van Loo, Bill Martykan, Michael Armacost, Lyle Farley, Ken Mataronas, Matthew Marymee, Daniel Ayres, William Ferrino, Michael McCann, Michael Realm of King Neptune McGuire, Robert Baird, Alexander Ferritto, Mitchell McGann, Martin ($500-$999) McManus, Patrick Balic, Bozidar Fetter, Jason McGrath, Michael Albrecht, Edward McPherson, Jonathan Bancroft, Mark Flesner, Jason McGrath, Paul Alfaro, Jordan Moses, Colin Bands, Thomas Fraser, Daniel McMurray, Robert Anderson, Richard Nashif, David Barone, Daniel Fuller, Trevor McPoland, James Asupan, Rene Navarrete, Luis Berhe, Alem Gabrielsson, Carl Meglow, Peter Bevacqua, Frank Newberg, Mark Berner, Frank Garcia, Michael Melcher, William Bilodeau, Todd Nguyen, Hieu Birago, Thomas Glywasky, Joseph Miller, Devlin Bliefernich, Daniel Norton, Thomas Birdsong, Toni Goodwin, Francis Mitchell, Charles Boughal, Hans Ortiz, Sergio Boisvert, Jonathan Grace, Sean Moise-Duquella, Karly Bugaisky, Alexander Owen, David E Borowicz, Ryan Grandy, Keith Mossman, Richard Cariazo, Aldrin Perry, Michael Bostick, Mark Gribbin, Lawrence Murphy, Daniel Cobo, Jeremy Pillard, Jeff Bowling, Timothy Grijalva, Anthony Myers, Christopher Cote, Erik Poniatowski, Marc Brady, Michael Haines, Stephen Newell, David Crell, Joseph Poor, George Brandt, Eric Haunfelder, Frank Newton, Craig Cullen, Gerard Pote, Ira Breton, Michael Hines, Kalen Niblock, Brannon Cumings, Kent Quinn, Stanley Brown, Richard Hudson, Paul Nickel, Jacob Defazio, Luca Quinones, Vincent Brownfield, Christopher Hunt, Darryl Nolan, Sean

6 Marine Officer O'Brien, John Woolford, Michael Chase, Jerald Frazier, James Jimenez, Jennifer O'Connor, Christopher Wright, Kevin Chew Loo, Fernando Fulling, Robert Johnson, Eric Olson, Chris Wright, Patrick Choi, William Furgerson, Kyle Jordan, Horace Pacana, Edgar Youngberg, Kieran Clark-Mahoney, Merlin Gallagher, Douglas Jordan, Jonathan Penny, Julie Yuhas, Christian Coggio, Michael Garland, Keith Kanoute, Thidiane Phillips, Jay Zilla, Herbert Cole, Henry Garofalo, Anthony Karhoff, Lucas Povalec, Thomas Zysk, Thomas Collevecchio, Leonard Garthwaite, Patrick Kelley, Timothy Proia, Michael Collins, Christian Gaskins, Jon Kennedy, Sean Quigg, Timothy Pollywog Connolly, Leo Gatchell, Nathan Kingma, Louis Radzik, Edward ($100-$249) Contois, Alex Gerrish, Brian Kisielewski, Justin Ramos, Thomas Abalos, Gregorio Conway, Emilie Gerry, William Klump, Randy Randel, Lamont Abdou, Louai Cooper, Bruce Gianferante, Mark Koechley, Brian Reyer, Nikolas Abrams, Reginald Corrigan, Thomas Gibbons, Rory Kopras, Jacob Reynolds, Joseph Adams, Michael Cowan, Blake Gillen, James P. Krauss, Michael Riley, Paul Aguiar, Llorenc Crandall, Emma Gilmour, Mark Kuijper, Gregory Ritzinger, Kenneth Aiello, Anthony Crumpton, Marcus Glessing, Michael Lacey, Joseph Roberts, Paul Amankulor, Nwachimereze Cullison, Alexander Goebel, Leonard Lamonica, Joseph Roccasalva, Angelo Amaral, Zachary Dale, Michael Good, Brian Land, Jonathan Royston, Richard Ames, Christopher Daly, Dennis Goodridge, Thomas Landwehr, Kurt Rugarber, Michael Andrade, Jeffrey D'Amico, James Gordon, Ellsworth Langford, Clarence Ruggiero, John Antonellis, Daniel D'Amico, Joseph Gostevskyh, Vladimir Lapham, Trevor Russell, Paul Apudo, Charles Dance, Robert Graebener, Henry Lawrence, Earl Santiago, Louis Asuncion, Maria Daramy, Michael Graff, Robert Lawrence, Joseph Sasso, Anthony Ayou, David Davis, Aaron Greenway, David Lear, Garret Schaffer, John Bagley, Edwin Davis, Alvin Greenway, Nicole Lee, Q Scott, Patrick Baker, Roderic Davis, Daniel Guldjord, Greg Leep, Ernest Seewald, Daniel Balhorn, Nicholas Davis, Ronald Gullapalli, Ranga Lewis, Elliot Shea, Stephen Barg, Emery Dertien, Dominique Gusek, Eric Lincoln, Louis Siahaan, Erick Barlow, Ethan Devens, Christopher Hagadorn, Nicholas Linn, Brendan Sipper, Mark Barnard, Nathan Dinisio, Jonathan Halata, Daniel Lisowski, Jason Slayton, Darnell Beamon, John Doherty, Michael Hallett, Timothy Llanos, Melchor Smirba, Dzemal Beausang, Eric Donlon, Michael Halloran, Mary Logue, Gregory Smith, David Begley, Grant Dorman, Susan Hamill, Peter Lorenz, James Smith, Eugene Belson, Adam Dove, Elijah Harley, Timothy Lotfy, Adel Smith, Terry Belyea, Kristina Downer, Eric Harrison, William Lucas, Colin Spear III, Willis Benn, Geoffrey Drake, William Harvey, Hugh Ludwig, Louis Sprague, Laurence Bennett, Kevin Drews, Timothy Haskell, Matthew Lusignan, Sean St John, Alfred Bennett, Thomas Ducharme, Bradley Herlihy, Patrick Lynch, Alexander Steele, Christopher Benz, Thomas Duderstadt, Edward Hickerson, Keith Mackay, Shawn Stenquist, Thomas Berdel, Douglas Duncan, Donald Higgins, Bryan Mahimer, Alexander Sterling, Christopher Bick, David Dunleavy, John Higgins, Mark Marino, Joseph Stillwachs, Thomas Billi, Alyssa Edwards, Eldridge Himebauch, Ross Martin, Timothy Sullivan, Nicholas Bingener, Eric Eident, William Hines, Jonathan Massey, Loren Taber, Steven Blair, Justin Elliott, Robert Hitzel, Jeffrey Massoni, Daniel Tapley, Nickolas Blake, Douglas Ellis, Russell Hjersman, John May, David Taylor, Jeremiah Blanchard, Joshua Estabrooks, Bruce Hjort, Stanley Maya, Victoria Tebbe, Steven Boisvert, Jeffrey Evans, Benjamin Hoffman, Haven McCall, Douglas Thatcher, Matthew Boleza, Matthew Falconieri, Timothy Holliday, Charles McCauley, Joseph Thibodeau, Michael Boozer, Charles Fales, Patrick Horgan, Michael McElhinney, Joseph Thomas, Daryl Bordeaux, John Faulhaber, Aaron Hostutler, Jeffrey McGean, Patrick Trace, Lawrence Boyd, Mitchell Fava, James Houghton, Jeffrey McHale, Timothy Travers, Jeremy Breheny, Sean Favaza, Todd Howerton, Richard McKenzie, Thomas Trigueiro, Gary Breton, Rudolph Ferguson, Thomas Hoyt, Lindsay R. McLaughlin, Shawn Tucey, Michael Brusa, Charles Fernandez, John Hudspeth, Robert McMahon, Joseph Turcotte, Keith Buckley, Michael Ferrell, Edward Humphrey, Bryan McMillan, Joseph Underhill, Jason Burnside, James Feyler, James Hunt, Andrew McPhee, Douglas Unflat, Glenn Busenga, Clayton Fiala, David Hunt, Brian Mecker, Robert Unger, Michael Bushey, Jack Fiser, Graeme Husselbee, Leif Mello, Ted Unnold, Barry Butcher, Enrico Fisher, Matthew Iacobucci, David Menendez, Jack Vogel, Lee Byra, Adam Fisher, Michael Irvine, Kegan Merrifield, Jeff Warner, Peter Calacal, Apolinario Flink, Lars Jackson, Charles Meyer, Stephen Watkins, Michael Calhoun, Scott Flores, Miguel Jackson, Larry Miller, Matthew Watson, Steven Calhoun, Will Flynn, Brian Jackson, Sterling Miller, Micah Whidden, Clayton Cambra, Charles Foley, Jennifer Jackson, Thomas Miller, Nathan Williams, Harold Cameron, Kelly Fontillas, Leo Jacobites, Ted Mooney, Paul Wilson, Paul Campbell, Thomas Foss, Arni Jacovino, Joseph Moore, James Winegar, Boake Castro, Charles Fountas, John James, Elliott Moran, Craig Wlazlo, Erik Chappell, Derrick Fraser, Rory Jendrasko, Peter Morris, Michael

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Morton, Timothy Poles, Christopher Schreier, Harold Sturgul, James Walker, Sean Mosa, Daniel Pollock, Thomas Schroeder, Henry Suhovsky, Grace Walkup, William Moss, Kevin Ponce, Edwin Schultz, Hunter Sullivan, Peter Wall, Ryan Muldowney, Leo Poulin, Gary Scott, Jessica Sumner, Wayne Walsh, James Murphy, John Preston, Patrick Seale, Benjamin Suneson, Mark Murray, John Preston, Thomas Sebach, Stefan Sunga, Raymond Warner, Seth Nedell, Derek Purcell, Michael Seltzer, David Supersano, Marc Watson, Jon Negoescu, George Quinlan, Ryan Sevitz, James Sutter, Kurt Weaver, Stephen Nelson, John Quinn, Edward Sharkey, Michael Szmytkowski, Maciej Weber, Timothy Nichols, John Ramey, Patrick Sheridan, John Tapley, Daniel Webster, Nicholas Nikituk, Angela Ramos, Matthew Shoemaker, Drew Taylor, Edwin Weismann, Mark Norval, Charles Randall, Jason Shrake, Samuel Tesson, Raymond Wells, Andrew O'Connell, Joseph Reed, Russell Siemer, John Thomsen, Michael O'Connor, Patrick Reimann, Kevin Simard, Aaron Thomson, William Whelpley, Frank O'Donnell, John Revels, Jed Sims, Ralph J. Tinkham, Nicholas Wiessmeyer, Edward O'Loughlin, James Rhodes, Daniel Sipes, Truman Torrey, George Williams, Charles Omdahl, Arthur Richter, Adam Sipper, Gregory Tran, Hung Wilson, Matthew O'Neil, Dylan Riddle, John Sison, Edgar Trask-Annies, Demian Wilson, Wendall Orlando, Stanley Rivera, Miguel Slaght, John Treen, Thomas Winters, Jeremiah Osborne, Matthew Robson, Joseph Smith, Max Trujillo, Michael Womble, Robert Pantelis, Christos Ross, Gilbert Smith, Paul Tsarides, Peter Parent, Chance Rowley, Joseph Smith, Ryan Twomey, James Wood, Robert Parent, Christopher Roy, Paul Smithson, Melvin Uchida, Asher Woodward, Craig Parrish, Dylan Rullo, Nicholas Sopko, Frank Vannier, Alex Woodward, Glenn Parsons, Kevin Rushing, Edd Sparling, Todd Vazquez, Rene Woolfrey, Herman Patterson, Ryan Ryan, Liam Stallings, Benjamin Venuti, Paul Wormwood, Andrew Paul, Christopher Ryan, Patrick Stamm, Andrew Videika, Romualdas Wyatt, Peggy Pearson, Adam Sanchez, Alfredo Steinberg, Philip Villa, Dante Yung, Thant Perkins, George Sanders, Samuel Stevens, P.M. Viray, Arvie Perry, Liam Sanford, Marshall Stevens, Sean Vroome, Brian Zalewski, Matthew Peterson, Levey Saur, Joseph Steverman, Peter Walker, Philip Zaucha, Christopher Pike, Steven Savoie, Devin Stewart, Edward Walker, Robert Ziolek, Jerzy

At Anchor: Recent Retirees Shifting into Reduced Operating Status Della M. Amos James DiMattia Thomas G. Kronenberger Dohn J. Piscioniere Christine M. Andrae Gary A. Dustin Dennis L. Krumm Philip Plummer Evan C. Andres Bruce M. Estabrooks Steven J. Leary Gerard F. Putney Franklin G. Asmondson Allan H. Fleck Thomas J. Lenehan Gregory E. Quintana Vincent T. Atwood Richard J. Gabel Brian S. Leverton Christopher J. Rasmussen Robert W. Baker Mark D. Gallagher Donald R. Mahegan Gregory J. Revers Mark Benson Thomas W. Goodridge Kwasi Boafo Manu Joseph C. Ruch Brad D. Birkett David P. Hatch Tracy C. Mathewson Dana Y. Scarr Bruce W. Bolduc John F. Hatley James O. McCrary Danny R. Shorty Hezekiah Bolton Gary A. Heagerty Frank J. Michalski Mark T. Sipper David R. Bourassa Robert J. Hillyer, Jr. Mark W. Milbourne John Larry Smith Bryan D. Brenner David J. Hood Jeffrey M. Miller David L. Stanley Andrew A. Burda James S. Howard Paul W. Mooney Marc E. Stoddard James S. Burnside Mark H. Hutson Gregory S. Morris Frank D. Byers Gregory W. Jackson Scott M. Morse Phillip K. Strissel Edward C. Caspers Huston B. Jacobs Richard B. Nadeau Shelley Sui Dawai W. Chang Peter F. Jorgensen Mark A. Newberg Dominic C. Walsh Leonard K. Chavis Sidney H. Kalban Paul A. Nissen Timothy D. Weber Bernard Connelly Thomas J. Keegan Erik Nowak Ross W. Wilkinson Richard P. Cook Timothy M. Kelley Dasril Panko Jack D. Williams Vernon L. Cromuel Thomas W. (Bill) Knowlton John N. Pappas William F. Woehler Kevin Czekanski Paul F. Koester Richard J. Picioccio David J. Yager

8 Marine Officer Honoring our Heritage: 4MF Raffle Helps Deepen Tribute to Fourth Arm of Defense Tickets for a raffle benefiting the M.E.B.A. Merchant Marine Memorial Foundation (4MF) are being snapped up at each of the M.E.B.A. Union halls as well as Headquarters, M.E.B.A. Plans and at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School (CMES). Members, applicants, retirees – and everyone else – are strongly encouraged to support the 4MF which provides upkeep and improvements to the Memorial Park located at the CMES. The Memorial honors fallen mariners who helped blaze the proud tradition our members continue today. The winning raffle ticket ($2 apiece) will be drawn on October 6, 2020 at the CMES during the monthly membership meeting. You do not need to be present to win. The grand winner will receive 50% of the proceeds from raffle sales. The popular “swag” giveaway promotion is in effect for the raffle for those who buy at least $50 worth of tickets. A similar raffle conducted last year benefited the M.E.B.A.’s Good & Welfare Fund and helped replenish that Fund which is used to assist active and retired members in a time of need. Member Lee Brand was the lucky winner of last year’s raffle and is hoping that lightning strikes twice when the 4MF drawing takes place in October. New Orleans Rep./Dispatcher Dan Gifford sold the winning ticket when Lee stopped in at the hall from his job aboard the Ready Reserve Force, Keystone-managed vessel CAPE KNOX.

You can also contribute to the 4MF anytime by purchasing an engraved brick that will be placed in area by the ship’s bell. Visit the Memorial Donation page accessed from www.mebaschool.org

The Memorial Park at the CMES is shaped like a 600- foot merchant vessel complete with 5-ton anchors, a ship’s bell, bow section with plaques memorializing mariners, and a six-bladed, 22-foot diameter bronze propeller that represents the stern section. The foremast of the HORIZON DISCOVERY was recently, installed near the bow section of the Park. (Photo courtesy of Jon DiNisio)

Marine Officer 9 A few of the Academy cadets that Faces around took part in last year’s M.E.B.A. the Fleet internship program at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School. They spent three weeks taking training courses, attending seminars and learning about the excellent career opportunities the M.E.B.A. presents. From left to right are Kyle Burke (Massachusetts Maritime), Levi Hart- McNeal (California Maritime), Adam Casillas (Maine Maritime), Adam Bubencik (Mass Maritime) and Tom Aukstikalnis (Mass Maritime). Many thanks to ace photographer Ernie Clements who got the shot.

M.E.B.A. officers onboard the Matson C-9 containership M/V MANOA during a West Coast stop. Left to right are 2nd A/E Sean Walker along with 3rd A/E Todd Menard. M.E.B.A. in the Engine Control Room of the Hapag/MTL geared containership WASHINGTON EXPRESS. Left to right are C/E Chris Vandeventer, 3rd A/E Kyle Nebab, 1st A/E Luke Urbik, Port Relief Officer Dylan Parrish and 2nd A/E Philip Steinberg. The vessel participates in the Maritime Security Program.

The complement of M.E.B.A. Engine officers onboard the LURLINE, as the Matson newbuild made her first run to Hawaii in January. On the LURLINE's maiden voyage (l-r) were 3rd A/E Blake Taylor, 2nd A/E Adam Burton, 1st A/E Jeff Pillard, 1st A/E Chris Swenson, C/E David Ayou and 3rd A/E Matt Hester.

Onboard the APL SAIPAN after a Christmas Eve cylinder cover pull. Front to back (l-r) are Deck Norfolk Branch Agent Cadet Aaron Rainey, Engine Cadet Ji Ho Kwak, Tracy Burke with 1st A/E Electrician Julian Pilapil, 2nd A/E Justin Whitton, Christopher Miller and 3rd Junior Engineer Anthony Grace Jr., 3rd A/E Nate A/E Emil Braunlich in the Gatchell, Wiper Anthony Zarriello and 1st A/E engine room of Interlake Kevin Parsons. Thanks to SAIPAN Chief Engineer Steamship Company’s Tony Aiello for the photo. KAYE E. BARKER.

10 Marine Officer Hapag-Lloyd USA Commits to the U.S.-Flag

Expert M.E.B.A. Deck and Engineering officers are ensuring to operate this sixth vessel in their US-flagged operations smooth operations onboard a vessel recently brought under for the foreseeable future – expanding service capacity, the Stars and Stripes to supplement the U.S.-flag Hapag- remaining in service and on schedule, while expanding the Lloyd USA fleet. The company flagged-in the 853-foot, company’s ability to bid on other U.S. cargo preference 50,869 dwt Korean-built RIO GRANDE EXPRESS to opportunities. the U.S. registry. The 4,248-TEU ship, built in 2006, The first M.E.B.A. crew on the RIO GRANDE EXPRESS is deployed in Hapag’s Atlantic Loop 3 service between included (on Deck) Master Doug Sier, Chief Mate Nate Northern Europe and East and Gulf Coast U.S. ports. McCrillis, 2/M Erich Soltes and 3/M Tom Grissinger. In the Marine Personnel & Provisioning (MP&P) is the ship engine room M.E.B.A. officers were C/E Jeff Hitzel, 1st A/E manager. Jeff Frobenius, 2nd A/E Jonathan Kincaid, 3rd A/E Ireneusz The vessel is operating under the same contract terms and Hamberg and 3rd A/E Orlando Herrera. working conditions as the M/V YORKTOWN EXPRESS At press time, the M.E.B.A. officer complement consisted under the Express Class Agreement. of Master Sam Leshner, Chief Mate Scott Adler, 2/M The Express Class fleet also includes five US-flagged vessels Erich Soltes and 3/M Nicole Caputo (all SUNY Maritime operating under the Maritime Security Program (MSP). The graduates). In the engine room were C/E Eric Towne, 1st RIO GRANDE EXPRESS is now the sixth ship in the fleet, A/E: Craig LaChance, 2nd A/E Christopher Zaucha and 3rd though it is not part of the MSP. It is the intent of the owner A/E: William Melcher.

Hapag recently brought the 853- foot, 50,869 dwt RIO GRANDE EXPRESS under U.S.-flag and crewed it up with expert U.S. Coast Guard-licensed M.E.B.A. deck and engine officers.

Faces around the Fleet

M.E.B.A. Members and Retirees celebrating the retirement of Matson/ Horizon Chief Engineer Chris Rasmussen. From left to right are Dale Johnston, Levey Peterson, Darel Jenkins, Luis Navarrete, Patrick Forster, Kevin Wray, Thomas Myatt, Chris Rasmussen, Dave Wolf-Buck, Gartz Gould, Chuck Eaton and Gene Mercuri.

Marine Officer 11 Administration Continues to Whittle Away at Worker Rights

The Trump administration continues a blistering assault on Feeling empowered by the Supreme Court’s Janus decision that pro-worker policies as the workforce absorbed another series effectively implements a right-to-work regime for state and of anti-union volleys. Along with a National Labor Relations local government workers, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Board that has been reshaped by President Trump into a unit issued an Executive Order last year that requires Alaska public hellbent on reversing pro-worker policies, the administration sector union members to annually “opt-in” before union dues is using every weapon in its arsenal to undermine unions and can be collected. The State is developing new procedures and subjugate a loyal federal workforce aiming to transform them forms to make it easier to diminish the collective voice of into at-will workers who can be fired for any reason. workers. Recently, the NLRB abandoned the “clear and unmistakable The Alaska State Employee Association (ASEA) which waiver” standard that will give an avenue to employers to represents over 8,000 state public employees, said, “This change the terms of a contract without union consent. Governor has made it clear that he has no respect for the Abandoning a 70-year precedent that was reaffirmed in 2007, commitment and effort of hard-working Alaskans in public the NLRB ruling now allows a company to make a unilateral service. He sees our members as nothing more than an obstacle contract change without bargaining as long as the contract in his plans to dismantle the critical services Alaskans rely on doesn’t specifically cover the employer’s disputed action. every day…He’s doing everything in his power to try to violate our fundamental freedoms and tear unions down.” The ruling passed in a 3-1 vote, with the lone Democrat on the Board, Lauren McFerran, dissenting. She condemned the M.E.B.A. represents engineers in the Alaska Marine Highway ruling saying it paves the way for employers “to unilaterally System as well as City & Borough of Juneau workers who change employees’ terms and conditions of employment — perform a wide range of city jobs. wages, hours, benefits, job duties, safety practices, disciplinary Very recently, the President delegated authority to Department rules, and more — in a manner that will frustrate the of Defense Secretary Mark Esper to deny union rights of bargaining process, inject uncertainty into labor-management DOD employees, based on “national security.” If put into relationships, and ultimately increase the prospect for labor practice, the action would strip away collective bargaining unrest.” rights from hundreds of thousands of DOD civilian employees In addition, the NLRB implemented a separate series of that include mariners in the Military Sealift Command and anti-worker rules including one that helps employers stave off Army Corps of Engineers represented by the M.E.B.A., union organizing elections. The new rule was issued without MM&P and SIU. prior notice or public comment and is set to take effect on Secretary Esper told Congress that the memo was not April 16, 2020. Among other things, it would significantly accompanied by a recommendation, but admitted that his staff prolong the timetable for unions to hold representation was preparing an analysis and will make recommendations elections and allow for the suspension of voting until the before any action is undertaken. resolution of disputes brought by an employer. The Federal Workers Alliance (FWA), comprising unions In her dissent, McFerran said the new rule “more than that represent over 300,000 federal workers including the triples the time it will take workers to get from petition to M.E.B.A., noted that, “it remains disappointing that this certification in a contested union election.” She said the rule administration would use the excuse, ‘national security’ as a “places an unjustified burden on workers seeking to exercise guise to justify their union busting…Inferring that unions and their fundamental workplace rights.” national security are incompatible as a means toward fulfilling Unions received another blow when an injunction preventing an ideological goal of eliminating collective bargaining rights is the implementation of a series of anti-labor Executive Orders an insult.” was lifted. In May of 2018, President Trump issued three File photo of Executive Orders that peel back federal employee workplace civilian mariners rights. One Order waters down grievance procedures and in the engine room eases the way for agencies to fire workers in lieu of disciplinary of the hospital measures. Another targets collective bargaining agreements to give the Government the upper hand against unions ship USNS MERCY. negotiating contracts. A third Order curtails “official time” The Trump which allows labor unions to represent union and non-union administration bargaining unit members in disciplinary actions and other says the DOD can matters. dispose of union rights based on “national security.”

12 Marine Officer Shipping Shorts

OSG Purchases ATC their report listing qualified applicants GREEN LAKE Crew Honored before the membership at the regular for Rescue Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. meetings in June. If the report is passed has purchased and assumed control The crew of the M.E.B.A.-contracted at the meetings, listed applicants will of Alaska Tanker Company, including Pure Car/Truck Carrier GREEN be accepted into membership. three ATC Jones Act tankers currently LAKE basked in the limelight after in operation. ATC had been an entity To make membership, an applicant being recognized multiple times for jointly owned by Keystone Shipping, needs the required sailing days or their role in a dramatic rescue of OSG Ship Management and BP specified years of employment with crewmembers of a burning car carrier Shipping. a particular bargaining unit, must be near Wake Island. The vessel responded current with service charges and must to a disaster unfolding 2,000 miles OSG said its subsidiaries completed complete other necessary requirements northwest of Hawaii on New Year’s the purchase of the U.S.-flagged which may include an initiation fee Day 2019. The SINCERITY ACE, crude oil carrier vessels ALASKAN and/or letters of recommendation. a 650-foot car carrier, caught fire, EXPLORER, ALASKAN LEGEND Applicants should know that they forcing her 21-man crew to abandon and ALASKAN NAVIGATOR from are responsible for providing their ship. The U.S.-flag ship fought BP Oil and entered into a bareboat local Union hall/Headquarters with 17-20 foot waves and turbulent charter with BP for a fourth vessel, the the documentation demonstrating winds in an 18-hour rescue effort to ALASKAN FRONTIER. M.E.B.A. their fulfillment of the application save the mariners in peril. 16 of 21 officers continue to crew the vessels. requirements. crewmembers were eventually rescued as part of a coordinated multi-vessel M.E.B.A. Headquarters does not, and Applicants Seeking search effort. The Waterman Transport- Membership Should Forward cannot, update an Applicant’s record Documentation with sailing time/years of service unless that Applicant submits the continued Qualified applicants trying to make required paperwork, i.e. discharges, membership should ensure they sea service letters, documentation of provide Headquarters with required employment, to HQ, by e-mail, fax, documentation to ensure their or mail or via your local Union hall. inclusion on the upcoming District For further information, you can Investigating Committee (DIC) report. visit your local Union hall or contact The DIC meets twice a year to review the HQ Membership Department applicants for membership and will at (202) 638-5355 or membership@ meet in May shortly before the release mebaunion.org. of their June report. The DIC will put

M.E.B.A. Engineering Officers onboard the ALASKAN LEGEND (OSG). Left to right are 1st A/E Robert Lebrun, 3rd A/E Trevor Fuller and Chief Engineer Chad Geary. The double-hulled, diesel- electric ALASKAN LEGEND is A nice shot of the launch of the capable of carrying up to 1.3 LURLINE, Matson's new combination million barrels of crude oil and container/roll-on, roll-off vessel operates between Alaska and constructed at San Diego’s NASSCO western U.S. ports. Shipyard.

Marine Officer 13 Shipping Shorts continued managed GREEN LAKE is made up of M.E.B.A., MM&P and SIU mariners. The Maritime Administration later presented the GREEN LAKE with the rare and prestigious Gallant Ship Citation Award and the crew of the vessel were given U.S. Merchant Marine Medals for Outstanding Achievement. The vessel and crew were also honored with the Admiral of the Gulf Coast V.P. Erin Bertram and Tampa Branch Agent Adam Smith visited our Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Mariner’s Plaque. members in Fort Lauderdale, FL working for GFC Crane. M.E.B.A. represents crane In addition, they were celebrated maintenance engineers at Port Everglades. Left to right are Ajete Oreste, GCVP Erin at a Washington D.C. Capitol Hill Bertram, Tim Herring and Manuel Ocasio. gold medal ceremony sponsored by the Association for Rescue at Sea in what appeared to be a large plastic floated away on a different tank and (AFRAS) and later presented with the septic tank. They had been clinging were saved in a separate rescue. International Maritime Organization’s to life for almost three weeks in the The crew of the KINLOSS is made Certificate of Commendation. Arabian Sea following the loss of their up of M.E.B.A., MM&P and SIU M.E.B.A. officers onboard the vessel fishing boat. A few hours before the mariners. M.E.B.A. officers onboard during the incident were C/E Joseph crew was set to maneuver into Salalah, the ship during the rescue included Tierney, 1st A/E Shauna Glasser, 2nd Oman, Chief Mate Kimberleigh C/E Matthew Alonge, 1st A/E Reggie A/E Thomas Pollock and rd3 A/E Maria Navradszky spotted a flashlight signal Abrams, 2nd A/E Tom Trousdell and 3rd Asuncion. from one of the hapless fishermen A/E Chad Puglio. floating on the tank. The Bridge MAERSK KINLOSS Crew summoned the engine crew and NAFTA Replacement is a Rescues Iranian Fishermen KINLOSS shipmates mobilized in a unified effort to rescue the three Better Deal for Workers The American crew of the MAERSK fishermen whose hold on their craft’s President Trump signed the newly KINLOSS played hero to a trio of stability appeared tenuous. Several negotiated U.S.-Mexico-Canada Iranian fishermen who had been adrift other fishermen aboard the vessel had continued

Visiting aboard the SUQUAMISH, on the Mukilteo–Clinton route in the Washington State Ferry system. Left to right are Oiler Anton Shadyrya, Oiler Nick Zivkovich, Seattle Branch Agent Jeff Duncan, Staff Chief Nate Ratcliff, M.E.B.A. Secretary-Treasurer Bill Van Loo and Assistant Engineer Joe Greene. In September of 2019, members in the WSF voted to approve a more sustainable bargaining unit dues structure that also triggered a reduction in applicant initiation fees for Oilers.

14 Marine Officer M.E.B.A. Oakland took 1st Place at the annual Jerry McNerney BBQ Rib Cook-Off, an awesome achievement. The Union attends this great event each year in support of Congressman Jerry McNerney, a strong maritime industry advocate who represents California's 9th District. Left to right is the winning team - M.E.B.A. Patrolman Max Alper along with Rep. McNerney and members Anthony Konecni and Alex Bugaisky.

Agreement (USMCA) into law after M.E.B.A. Gulf Coast Vice President lengthy negotiations. The replacement Erin Bertram is the M.E.B.A.’s ITF for the 25-year old North American Women’s Officer and has represented Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is the Union at the ITF Women largely the same but includes stronger Transport Workers’ Conference and labor and environmental provisions at many other events and roundtables that helped win key AFL-CIO promoting women in the industry. support. Some Republicans grumbled that the President made too many CAA Reunion: Coronavirus giveaways to Democrats in order to Spoils the Fun reel in a showpiece for his re-election campaign, and Senate Majority Leader The Calhoon Alumni Association Mitch McConnell initially called regretfully announced that due to the the trade pact “not as good as I had spread of the COVID-19 virus, the planned upcoming CAA reunion that M.E.B.A. retiree Mark Engberg (at hoped.” However, lawmakers fell in left), delivered remarks and accepted line and both chambers approved had been scheduled for June 26-28, 2020 was canceled. In making the a special honor for M.E.B.A.'s Jay the trade agreement by wide margins Corcoran at a Washington DC area leading to U.S. ratification. decision, organizers considered the health and safety of our members and gala event that also recognized retirees – many who would have been retired MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Resolution to Expand Female traveling a great distance to attend. Steve Werse. Corcoran was a deeply- Presence in Industry respected 20-year M.E.B.A. engineer Rich Helinski, who had been working A resolution drafted by the who was only 44 years old when his hard on this event, expressed his International Transport Workers’ airplane was hijacked on Sept. 11, disappointment that a successful Federation (ITF), Women’s 2001. The certificate of Jay's "Lifetime reunion was not viable given the International Shipping and Trading Achievement Award," presented by tenuous situation brought on by the Association (WISTA) International, Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral coronavirus pandemic. He is eager and several countries at the Mark Buzby (at right) on behalf of the to renew his efforts once conditions International Maritime Organization Captain Richard Phillips Lane Kirkland stabilize with the goal of re-launching (IMO) led to an initiative to increase Maritime Trust, is currently hanging the CAA Reunion in the summer of the number of women working in the in the Conference Room at M.E.B.A. 2021. Rich put out a statement about maritime sector. WISTA International Headquarters. the cancellation that can be viewed at recently signed a memorandum of the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering Established in 1951, the Professional understanding with the IMO, on the School website www.mebaschool.org Peace Officers Association (PPOA) heels of the resolution that commits represents Los Angeles County IMO members to creating a barrier- employees of the Sheriff’s Department, free environment for women in M.E.B.A. Brings in New Department of the Coroner and the maritime. The MOU commits IMO Affiliates District Attorney’s Office. members to provide women seafarers The Union recently welcomed two new with training opportunities, graduate- affiliates into the fold, our first new The Association of Public Defender level education scholarships, more additions under the National M.E.B.A. Investigators (APDI) is based in South management-level jobs and more jobs umbrella since 2016. Pasadena, CA. Its members support at sea. continued

Marine Officer 15 Shipping Shorts Future of AMHS in Hands of continued State Lawmakers Alaskan citizens have repeatedly voiced their displeasure with draconian budget cuts last year that crippled the Alaska attorneys working in the Los Angeles Marine Highway System and they are County Public Defenders office. looking to State lawmakers to rescue them from isolation. At press time, only PPOA and APDI are the National two AMHS ferries were in service. Last M.E.B.A.’s ninth and tenth affiliates and year’s massive budget cuts led to severely the first added since the Seattle-based diminished ferry service for Alaskans, Ferry Agents, Supervisors and Project many who live in remote locations Administrators Association (FASPAA) and depend on the AMHS. The ferry in 2016. Welcome aboard! fleet is a crucial connector for Alaska communities spread out over 3,100 Capt. Warren Leback, Mariner, miles. MarAd, FABC President Sails Capt. Warren Leback, former WWII The five-union Maritime Labor Alliance into the Sunset mariner, Maritime Administrator and (ARA, IBU, ILWU, M.E.B.A. & Captain Warren G. Leback, who President of FABC has died at 95. MM&P) said, “The future of the system had a 65-year career in the maritime is in grave doubt…This is being done industry, including several years as year stretch as V.P. with Puerto Rico for purely political purposes at a time the nation’s Maritime Administrator, Marine Management, Inc., he headed when funding is available to maintain has died at the age of 95. He served back to MarAd in 1989 when President this essential State service.” as a cadet midshipman on the Liberty George H.W. Bush appointed him as After the full effect of last year’s budget ship JOSEPH MCKENNA during the nation’s Maritime Administrator. In World War II on multiple missions and cuts were felt, stranded Alaskans were 1993, following the end of his MarAd enraged and demanded the restoration received a Merchant Marine Combat service, he returned to the private sector. medal for service at Guadalcanal. After of the ferry service. Lawmakers His last maritime-related position was as attempted to restore some of the his discharge he attended and graduated President of First American Bulk Carrier from the U.S. Merchant Marine funding, but the Governor vetoed most Corporation. FABC was a subsidiary of of the new money and left the ferry Academy. Warren sailed on Grace the M.E.B.A. Pension Trust that most Line ships and eventually captained system flapping in the breeze. Alaskans recently oversaw the operation of a pair are urged to continue to make their the SANTA MONICA. He later held of U.S.-flag vessels – the DELAWARE managerial positions for Grace Line, voices heard. To keep up with the latest BAY and the CHESAPEAKE BAY – on the situation, you can visit www. Central Gulf Steamship and Sea-Land until their sale in 2004. Warren received Service – all M.E.B.A. contracted FriendsofAMHS.org which catalogs an abundance of accolades for his AMHS news and developments and will companies. In 1981, President Ronald lifetime of maritime service including Reagan appointed him as Deputy point you in the right direction to urge the prestigious AOTOS award. He was lawmakers to restore funding. Maritime Administrator. After a four- a true lion of the industry.

Union officials show their displeasure with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s dismantling of the Alaska Marine Highway System, which has been gutted for political purposes. The 5-union Maritime Labor Alliance was in Juneau for a meeting and picketed outside the State Capitol building. Left to right are MLA (and M.E.B.A.) Secretary-Treasurer Bill Van Loo, MLA (and MM&P) President Don Marcus, M.E.B.A. President Marshall Ainley, Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) Secretary-Treasurer Terri Mast and IBU President Marina Secchitano. M.E.B.A. Seattle Branch Agent Jeff Duncan was off camera.

16 Marine Officer Oakland Patrolman Max Alper and Executive V.P. Adam Vokac are with California Labor Federation employee Tom Iacobucci at a San Francisco Bar Pilots event. The Pilots provide services to the San Francisco Bay Area’s nine commercial ports and are on call 24 hours a day.

Applicant Jonathan DiBacco (at left) is congratulated by L.A. Branch Agent Rich Doherty after getting his first deep-sea shipping job out of the hall. Brother DiBacco had been taking port The Waterman-managed heavy lift vessel M/V OCEAN GIANT relief work since his graduation from California discharged cargo at the South Pole in January as part of Maritime Academy. He is seen here proudly Operation Deep Freeze - an annual Military Sealift Command holding his dispatch before going off to join the mission to resupply scientists at McMurdo Station. HORIZON PACIFIC.

The National Maritime Center held a "Celebration of Women Afloat" in honor of Women’s Equality Day. Pictured left to right are USCG NMC Deputy Director Anne Seither, Capt. Joy Manthey (NOLA towboats), Cathleen Mauro (USCG), M.E.B.A. Gulf Coast V.P. Erin Bertram, Laila Linares (Maritime Administration), Deborah Stropole (USCG NMC) and USCG NMC Commanding Officer Capt. Kirsten Martin.

Marine Officer 17 Aging Vessels, Depleted Merchant Marine Threaten U.S. Wartime Capability The nation relies on 46 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels Gen. Lyons told lawmakers that he opposes the outsourcing along with 15 Military Sealift Command ships for the initial of the organic sealift fleet as an answer. He reaffirmed that surge of sealift capacity. The vessels in the RRF fleet are an the “linkages to the commercial industry are inextricable – average of almost 45 years old. In mid-September, defense both in terms of mariners, in terms of additional capacity officials ordered a large-scale turbo activation of 27 RRF and in terms of global network.” But there are challenges vessels and 6 MSC ships in an effort to test the readiness in generating sufficient cargo under U.S. flag, he said. You of the aging fleet and its support network. Once again, need the cargo - which influences the number of ships under maritime labor was able to muster up the manpower to crew U.S.-flag - which in turn influences the number of available the ships during the breakout. qualified mariners. He repeated the oft-noted mantra that “cargo is king” and pointed out, “if we have the cargo But a U.S. Transportation Command analysis in the months moving under the U.S.-flag…we’ve got a viable U.S.-flag after the exercise revealed that participating vessels suffered fleet.” a low mission Cumulative Fleet Success Rate (40.7%) validating concerns that the sealift fleet is succumbing to age and may not be able to meet future wartime sealift requirements. USTRANSCOM and the Maritime Administration have stressed the need for a recapitalization of the RRF for years and have repeatedly informed Congress that the military is dependent on America’s Merchant Marine to help project U.S. power overseas. Maritime Administrator Rear Adm. Mark Buzby said the current aging sealift fleet demands an inordinate amount of maintenance and repair costs to keep it going. Earlier this year, USTRANSCOM Commander General Stephen Lyons told the Senate Armed Services Committee that sealift concerns must be addressed if we hope to meet future readiness challenges. “We depend on sealift to carry about 90 percent of our cargo capacity in a wartime scenario,” he testified. “Our current readiness of the fleet is below where we need it to be.” The General said he has been working with the Navy and Maritime Administration on plans to purchase seven used ships – subject to funding - that would take the place of the oldest vessels in the RRF. Gen. Lyons said the first vessel in this seven-ship plan could join the fleet as soon as the first Extending the life of the aging sealift fleet instead of quarter of Fiscal Year 2021. bringing in newer ships is putting the nation’s sealift Admiral Buzby has emphasized that our nation’s strength capability in doubt. The Ready Reserve Force fleet vessel and readiness are not only being challenged by an outdated CAPE HORN had some shipyard work done recently U.S. government-owned fleet – but by a limited U.S.-flag in Portland, OR. M.E.B.A. members from the Matson- commercial fleet and the shortage of qualified mariners managed vessel gathered for a photo as yard work was necessary to sustain overseas military operations. wrapping up. Left to right are C/E Evan Hafford, 1st A/E Niko Reyer, 2nd A/E Dan Posey, 3rd A/E Rob Marich and Port Engineer Ryan Connolly.

18 Marine Officer Finally! WWII Mariners to be Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

A long overdue acknowledgement to our nation’s “Fourth Arm of Defense” was finally won in mid-March after the President signed legislation [H.R. 5671] to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II mariners. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by Congress. This initiative was a long time coming after various WWII mariner recognition bills “died on the vine” during multiple Congresses. Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) spearheaded the House bill along with Reps. Don Young (R-AK) and Susan Brooks (R-IN). Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) sponsored the companion legislation in the Senate. U.S.-flag shipping interests including maritime labor understand, more than most, how deserved this award is for our “Fourth Arm of Defense” and they lobbied hard to make this happen. A single gold medal of appropriate design will be created and placed on display in the American Merchant Marine Museum at the Academy in Kings Point, NY. Duplicates will then be At a dedication ceremony for a memorial honoring WWII created and made available to the public. M.E.B.A. will be merchant mariners and Navy Armed Guard at Eco Park working with the Maritime Administration and the American along Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida. M.E.B.A. Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV), among others, on plans members and retirees volunteered their time and efforts to create reproductions of the Gold Medal. to make this tribute to the “Fourth Arm of Defense” a reality. Seen here at a section of the memorial honoring Living WWII Arctic Run Mariners Eligible for mariners are (left to right) M.E.B.A. retirees Mike Finley, Joe Prestigious Medal Barbacane, Harry Bertram, Claude Pfeffer, Ken Quinn and The US-Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIA (USRJC) is Dru DiMattia. Dru chaired the committee that oversaw the seeking mariners who participated in Arctic convoys during creation of the memorial and is also heavily involved with WWII who may be in line for special recognition. The USRJC, the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV). a Presidential commission, is reaching out to any U.S. Navy Thanks to Leslie Bertram for the photo). and Merchant Marine veterans that took part in war-related Arctic missions. They hope to honor them with the prestigious Ushakov Medal during the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII (V-E Day), in May. The medal, named after the patron saint of the Russian Navy, Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, is one of the country’s highest honors. The medal cannot be awarded posthumously. If you know of a mariner who may be eligible for the medal, you are asked to contact the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV) at their Cape Coral, FL Headquarters. You can reach Lynn Kelly, the AMMV National Office Administrator, at (475) 470-9200 or email her at [email protected]

Left to right are WWII mariner Eugene Barner, Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) who was the driving force behind the WWII Mariner Gold Medal bill, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), D.C. Propeller Club Treasurer Jon Kaskin, Rep. Don Young (R-AK), Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) and WWII mariners Charles Mills and Gerard Driscoll. At the event, author William Geroux (not pictured) discussed his book “The Ghost Ships of Archangel: The Arctic Voyage That Defied the Nazis.”

Marine Officer 19 Shore Side Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest M.E.B.A. members and applicants are continuing to answer the call for one of our newest contracted companies, Commercial Transcontinental Services. CTS is a supply management company based in Hawaii that provides opportunities for short term facilities engineering work. The Founder of CTS, Allen Clark, is a graduate of California Maritime Academy. The initial rollout was in the Seattle/Portland area, with plans to expand to Oakland and Los Angeles. The Master Service Agreement provides an hourly rate for an 8-hour day Monday thru Friday with Fringe Benefits that provide Pension Credit, Medical and Training contributions as well as Federal Drug Testing and JEC (Hall) funds. Initially, a work pool of interested individuals was compiled with submitted resumes and interviews. Very shortly thereafter, those requirements were waived as CTS was impressed with the quality and consistency of M.E.B.A. Engineers. Now these positions are available on the shipping board for any M.E.B.A. member Glenn Fuller at the Crossings member or applicant. Office Building in Portland, OR. M.E.B.A. engineers are well-suited for shoreside CTS This is an opportunity to explore shoreside employment while earning work available on the West Coast. Group time and Pension credit with M.E.B.A. Contact the Seattle Hall for additional information.

Mariners are doing their part to keep Faces around the cargo flowing while so many of us the Fleet are stuck in place. Engineers onboard the Waterman-managed M/V OCEAN GLOBE wave the blue-and-gold after the vessel pulled into the Port of Tarragona in northeast Spain. Left to right are C/E Sam Dengel, 1st A/E Mike Adams, 2nd A/E Terence Cooper and 3rd A/E Paige Frankel.

Mariners crewing the USNS WATKINS are back on the vessel after a recent shipyard period in Bayonne, NJ. The Military Sealift Command LMSR, managed by Patriot Contract Services, is crewed with expert M.E.B.A., MM&P, SIU, SUP & MFOW mariners. At the time, M.E.B.A. officers included Capt. Darin Huggins, C/E Steve Granahan, 1st A/E Felix Tapales, Maintenance 1st A/E John Lampke, 2nd A/E Tom Dindy, 3rd A/E Christopher Ames and 3rd A/E Blake Cadwalader.

20 Marine Officer Finished with Engines

“They no longer hear the calling of the watches, or the falling of the storm rain in the night. Seas shall weary them no more, for they have reached their final haven—their further shore.”

JOSE M. ARCHULETA Mark was a graduate of Calhoon Group JOHN O. ARNOLD “Joe” Archuleta 72 and First, Chief and Port Engineer John Arnold embarked on his final shipped out on his for APL and Maersk Line. He followed passage on June 10, 2019 at the age final voyage on March his father, Aldo, in the M.E.B.A. He of 68. He made Daphne, Alabama 11, 2020 at the age was a thoroughgoing professional. Some his home when he wasn’t out on the of 92. He started of the ships he sailed on include the ocean plying the waves. He was a his seafaring career PRESIDENT TAFT, PRESIDENT whiz in the engine room and shipped as an Apprentice in JACKSON, PRESIDENT KENNEDY, out on various vessels including the 1945 serving as an Oiler. By the time PRESIDENT TRUMAN and APL SEA-LAND DISCOVERY, his last he retired in 1993, he had worked his THAILAND. Ships he husbanded ship before his 1995 retirement. John way up to Chief Engineer. Some of his for Maersk included the MAERSK is survived by family and friends favorite tankers he served on included KENSINGTON, MAERSK including dear friend Mary Jansen. the RIVERHEAD SPIRIT and the MONTANA and MAERSK LION OF CALIFORNIA. He was DETROIT, just to name a few. He left DAVID NORMAN BENSON each ship a little better than he found married to Mickey for 62 years before David Benson sailed it. He enjoyed spending time with his she died in 2014. He is survived by sons into the sunset on brother on his ranch in Montana, and in Juan and Tony and daughter Maria April 28, 2019 at his time off, he enjoyed operating heavy Elena Bevelacqua. He also leaves behind the age of 91. He machinery on the ranch and collecting, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 11 grandchildren served honorably building and operating scale models and 13 great-grandchildren. in the U.S. Army of Lionel trains. He also dreamt of in 1954 and earned running a ship repair business and had MARK VAN ANDERSON the National Defense Service medal. to be persuaded not to call it “Atlantic He’s remembered for his strength and We lost one hell of an Coast Marine Engineering” because relaxed confidence, his ready smile engineer when Mark the acronym would have been “ACME” and good humor. His family will miss Anderson redlined his and that never served Wile E. Coyote him very much. He was predeceased last overtime sheet on well. A good shipmate (especially if he by his loving wife Becky Benson and May 8, 2019. A native thought you could keep up) and a loyal is survived by nephew Gary Benson New Yorker, he died friend, he was demanding, infuriating, and step-children Steve Malone of heart failure in Las respected, feared and much loved. He and Patty McGee, among others. Vegas, Nevada. He leaves three sons, was memorable to say the least! In the Brian, Paul and Saverio, the mothers end, all that one can say is that he was of his boys, his brother and fellow our friend and we will miss him. Fair M.E.B.A. retiree Harold, and a raft full winds and following seas…FWE. The continued of friends in and out of the industry. world was a better place with you in it…

Marine Officer 21 DONALD BERGER High School while aboard ship and rose the age of 74. When he enrolled at the The keys went silent quickly through the ranks to become California Maritime Academy in 1962, for Donald Berger Chief Engineer on various Liberty he fell in love with the sea, an affection on February 24, ships. During the Korean War, John that lasted the rest of his life. As a 2019 at the age of served for two years as a Lieutenant in midshipman, he sailed on the CMA 91. After graduating the US Navy. Returning to shipping Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR to from high school, commercially, he was honored to each coast of South America and to the Donald was trained train as a nuclear specialist on the NS Caribbean and multiple Pacific ports. as a Merchant Marine radio officer SAVANNAH, and was proud to be At the Academy, he excelled in sports and served in WWII, the Korean War, in charge during initial criticality of and helped lead CMA to basketball and finally the Gulf War aboard the the world’s first commercial nuclear success. Bob was also academically hospital ship USNS COMFORT. After ship. He was one of a handful of proficient and maintained high grades 20 years sailing in ship radio shacks, maritime engineers worldwide to hold during his time there. By the time he Donald retired then began managing certifications in steam, diesel, and graduated in July 1965, he was ready WPD, a ship-to-shore radio station in nuclear engines. John then shared his to put his skills to work. In 1965, US Tampa until his second retirement in wealth of knowledge with the next activities in Vietnam began ramping 1989. He is survived by his son Joseph, generation of marine engineers as the up and 150 ships were deployed for the daughter Karen Godfrey, grandson designer and department head of the effort, including some of the previously Jeremy Starritt, granddaughters Lianne electrical department at the Calhoon mothballed Victory ships that had their Brye and Savannah Berger, and his M.E.B.A. Engineering School in heyday in WWII. Bob went down to great-granddaughter Lillian Brye. Baltimore. While there, John used the M.E.B.A. Hall at 340 Fremont Don was a very active community his spare time to build an operational Street in San Francisco and signed member and volunteer of his time replica of a ship’s engine room in up as a member. This was before the and talents. He was a charter member the lower level of the school using merger of M.E.B.A.’s deep-sea districts of his church, Holy Innocents of salvaged components. He finished when the Pacific Coast District that Valrico, donated gallons of blood, his career as VP of Port Engineering Bob dealt with featured larger-than- belonged to a Ham radio club, and with Prudential Lines, with his life figures like Wesley “Tiny” Ferron, volunteered on the WWII museum office in the World Trade Center. In Henry Borello and Steve Franks. Bob ship the SS AMERICAN VICTORY. retirement, John enjoyed travelling in caught a Victory ship with classmate Donald served as Scout Master of his motor home to all 48 contiguous John Tommaney and they sailed Boy Scout Troop 109 for 27 years states, maintaining his property in directly to Vietnam and stayed there and was a dedicated volunteer. He Lake Shawnee, and developing his shuttling between ports for a year. After will be remembered by Scouts as a skill as an artist in watercolor, stained that ship, Bob sailed on Waterman mentor and trusted friend. He was glass, and ceramic painting. He was vessels with upper classman Tim Tarr. honored by his peers in scouting by a member of the First Presbyterian During this time he advanced his being awarded the Wood Badge and Church of Berkshire Valley, where license and eventually upgraded to the Silver Beaver Award. He was the he is fondly remembered for his years Chief Engineer. His longest permanent first ever recipient of the Hillsborough of work as head of the buildings and job was aboard the tanker LION OF County Commissioners’ Lonnie grounds committee. Family and friends CALIFORNIA that sailed the US West Lee Napier Award for outstanding cherish John for his quick wit, his Coast. During the time he was serving contributions to his community. grateful attitude, and his willingness on that ship, Bob purchased property He rejoins his wife Lillian, who to preserve memories via photography. in Napa Valley. He also bought and predeceased him eight years ago. He joins his wife Dolores and brother operated a furniture refinishing Walter in death. He is survived by his business in Marin County. During the children John, Mark, Diane Bersen Gulf War, Bob again sailed in support JOHN BERSEN and Dorothy Martin, as well as of his country and Union on Ready John Bersen reached grandchildren Danielle, Ashley, Linsey, Reserve Force fleet vessels as a Chief his final shore on Michael, Daniel, Drew and David. Engineer. In later years, he performed September 19, 2019 at relief work aboard various M.E.B.A- the age of 92. Born in ROBERT STEPHEN contracted ships and later performed East Orange, NJ, John BIGHAM contract work aboard ships needing and his wife Dolores lived over 50 years technical repairs and daily monitoring, in Lake Shawnee. Duty called at a very Bob Bigham sailed like the ex-Sea-Land SL-7 ALGOL. young age for John as he jumped on a toward safe haven on Bob’s retirement years were spent in ship to support the WWII war effort at January 25, 2019 in his RV traveling all over California age 15. He completed courses at Union Las Vegas, Nevada at and Oregon visiting old shipmates

22 Marine Officer and classmates. Colorful, magnetic, shareholder meetings and watching jokes. In tough times he would joke and hardworking, Bob lived life to the financial stock market programs on that his favorite scripture was, “And it fullest. He is survived by his brother TV. He and Bylle were married for came to pass.” And so it has, and will. Bill, among other family and friends. 54 years until her death on May 14, 2017. Richard joined her on June JOHN F. CONLEY 23, 2019 passing away peacefully in RICHARD DEAN BOWSER John Conley eased his sleep. It was the end of an era. Richard Bowser climbed the gangway into the firmament to the great beyond on June 23, 2019 on June 23, 2018 in at the age of 93. He started out far GERALD ADAIR BRASELL Savannah, GA at the away from the ocean’s call, living in Jerry Brasell made his final crossing age of 92. Born in Nebraska before relocating to a farm on July 31, 2019 at the age of 84. Lisbon Falls, Maine, in Portland, Oregon during the “Dust He was a go-getter who was larger he served in the Bowl” years in the 1930s. But after than life. He joined up with the U.S. US Navy on the USS CANBERRA high school, Richard suited up with Navy in 1954 and spent the next 22 during WWII and earned several the Coast Guard during the WWII years of his life serving admirably, Medals of Honor. After the war, he years and fell in love with the sea. retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He shipped out commercially. He later As ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau then suited up in M.E.B.A. blue & became politically active within the wrote, “The sea, once it casts its spell, gold and shipped out for the next 18 Industrial Technical Professional it holds one in its net forever.” years as a seagoing engineer. During Employees Union (ITPEU), which his career at sea, he sailed to ports on was a Division of the M.E.B.A. at one After his Coast Guard service years every continent except Antarctica. His time. John became National ITPEU in 1944-45, Richard took courses at passion was the sea. After retirement, President in 1991 and was a reliable a maritime training facility in Los he discovered fly fishing and thrust and strong force on behalf of members Angeles, CA where he developed his himself into his new hobby. Jerry and the labor movement for 19 years skills to work on ship engines. He had a dry sense of humor and earned in that position. In July 2007, he was had a knack for it – and when he nicknames such as “Montana Slim,” awarded the “Labor Leader of the wrapped up his studies, American “Raw-Bones,” “Cowboy” and “Jerry Year” by the Georgia State AFL-CIO President Lines put him to work and Buck.” He is survived by his son and in May 2010 he was presented he showcased his skills as a wiper, oiler, John, grandsons Porter and Carson, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor assistant engineer, and eventually Chief sisters Joyce Westbrook and Jenny award, for accomplishments in his Engineer. Richard took a hiatus in 1955 Roberson, and brother Argus, as field and inspired service. He retired when he served in the U.S. Army for well as many nieces and nephews. in December of 2012 at the age of the next two years. After his honorable 86. His favorite times were returning discharge, he returned to work at APL to his home state of Maine in the as a shoreside port engineer in both JAMES CASTO summer to be with his family. He often California and Texas. At the time of his The keys went silent rented summer homes on Sebago Lake retirement in the late 1990s, Richard for Jim Casto on entertaining his family and friends was the longest tenured employee February 7, 2019 at - he was happiest surrounded by his working for American President Lines. the age of 85. He was family. John also loved spending time a veteran of the U.S. Back in the early 1960s, Richard on Crystal Lake with the Sullivan Air Force during the Korean Conflict. met the love of his life, Bylle Lou families and enjoyed eating his favorite An ordained minister, Jim earned a Hoeffliger in California and they seafood dishes on Portland’s waterfront Bachelor of Psychology from Houghton were married on February 23, 1963. with the Dimillo family. During these College, New York, and a Master of February 23 also marks the anniversary memorable times, his dear friend Divinity from Asbury Theological of the M.E.B.A., which makes it a Ellie Coursey was a great companion Seminary, Kentucky. He served in the particularly appropriate day for such and often his travel partner. During Salvation Army in Atlanta, Georgia an excellent engineer. Richard and his last several years, he cherished and Dallas, Texas. Jim’s later career as Bylle enjoyed working together in his time with his granddaughter a ship radio officer took him and his their garden, boating, fishing, and Glorianna Estrella, her husband Aaron folding bicycle to five continents and traveling around the U.S. and Canada and their six beautiful daughters. countless countries. He is survived by with their truck and camper. Richard They spent nearly every day together his wife of 53 years Jeanne; brother also had a strong interest in the stock which brought him great joy and John; sons Steven and David; daughters market and investing. He was an avid happiness. He also looked forward to Deborah Adkins and Sarah McCarty; reader of financial magazines, Barron’s his monthly visits from granddaughter seven grandchildren; many nieces and the Wall Street Journal. He also Mei Pettiford and husband Terry who and nephews, and a lifetime of corny enjoyed attending annual corporate brought love and laughter into his continued Marine Officer 23 home in Savannah while helping host Jersey, where the family raised cats, the SEA-LAND PRODUCER. He his family and friends during holidays rabbits, chickens and a horse. While at loved traveling, spending time with his and birthdays. John is survived by sea, everyone called him, “Chief” and family, friends and beloved dogs and four sons and three daughters; many “Sir.” But on land, he was outnumbered tinkering in his workshop. He would grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in a household of independent females. drop everything to help his friends and and many nieces and nephews. A loyal union man, Steve was able to family who enjoyed his great sense of put his two daughters through college humor. Jim loved life and lived it to STEPHEN ANDREW CRAIG on his wages. It was his proudest the fullest. He grew up in Wheaton, accomplishment. In 1980, Steve was MD and lived in Jacksonville, Stephen Craig sailed part of the Corps of Engineers’ efforts FL until 2018, when he moved to into safe harbor on to clear the Columbia River channels Eugene, OR. He is survived by sisters January 2019 at after the Mount St. Helen’s eruption. Barbara Curran, Nancy Dodson and the age of 93. He He and Jean settled in Vancouver, WA Mary Curran; nephews Michael and was born in a one- in 1984. He was a member of various Nicholas Dodson; grandchildren by room shanty in the dance and social clubs and the life of marriage Patrick, Andrew, and Olivia Standing Rock Indian the party in any room he walked into. Buckley and his dear friend, Phyllis Reservation, ND where his father, For many Halloweens, he drove the Hamby. His ashes were interred with Paul, was homesteading. According to wagon for Joe Bodine’s Farm, taking his beloved wife Ann at St. Francis de family lore, the midwife, was not due kids out to pick their pumpkins. He Sales Cemetery in Kilmarnock, VA. for another several days. So, Steve’s built a wood shop and managed, over mother, Lyda, hung a white sheet out the years, to chop off pieces of his left on the clothesline as a signal. Her JOHN W. DOROZYNSKI pointer finger until it was a knuckle husband, Paul came in from the field Capt. John shorter than the right one. He was and delivered his first-born son. Steve Dorozynski sailed off such a hard worker that it took him joined his older sister, Roberta, and toward his final port a few tries to retire. After he left the was followed by two younger brothers, call on July 17, 2019 at Corps, he was the relief engineer on David and James. Steve was the runt the age of 82. He was a the Black Ball COHO Ferry that of the litter, but never-the-less, grew up SUNY (Fort Schuyler) runs between Port Angeles, WA and responsible, hardworking, resourceful graduate that prepared Victoria, B.C. Steve and Jean’s 50th and stubborn. By the age of eight, he him well for a successful career at sea. wedding anniversary was celebrated was working with the men out in the He spent 40 years plying the waves and with a large crowd and lots of polka fields. He showed a knack for fixing sailed around the globe many times. music. After 56 years of marriage, he machinery that would endure for the John began a new phase of his joyous lost Jean in 2015. His dear friend and rest of his life. His family moved to life as the 21st Century began and he neighbor, Beverly, moved in and saw Clifford, North Dakota in 1937. At the retired from the ocean. He is preceded to it that he was well taken care of age of 17, at the height of WWII, he in death by his brother Teddy and and still the life of the party. He never joined the Merchant Marine and was son Derek and is survived by Annette lost his ability to delight in children, part of convoys in the South Pacific - his beloved wife of 60 years, son enjoy a cup of coffee or chase a new and North Atlantic. He survived John Jr, daughter-in-law Tammy, and adventure. He went parasailing off the his initiation ceremony for crossing grandchildren Isabella and Annalee. Jersey shore at the age of 91. He went the Equator as well as a Japanese out on his own terms at the age of 93, submarine attack that torpedoed at home, with taste of Scotch on his JOHN G. DUARTE, JR. the ship next to his. After the war, tongue and loved ones by his side. John Duarte, Jr made he continued to sail as an engineer his final voyage on July making port calls around the world but 31, 2019 at the age always returning to North Dakota. JAMES PATRICK CURRAN of 82. He worked on He met his wife, Jean McVicar, in New Woods Hole vessels for York. They married in 1958 and headed James Patrick years then relocated west, settling in Benson, Arizona, Curran steamed to the Big Apple where daughters, Laurie and Lyda were into the sunset on and sailed ferries as Chief Engineer born. In 1966, Steve went back to sea January 21, 2020 at working until 2002. He is survived with the Army Corps of Engineers, the age of 63. A Chief Engineer, Jim by his wife Domingas; children Maria working his way up to Chief Engineer. was a popular member and Calhoon Verissimo, Carlos Duarte, Christina In 1971, Steve bought a ten-acre “play M.E.B.A. School graduate who sailed Panek and John Duarte; siblings farm” in Freehold Township, New all over the globe. He last went to sea Edith Costa, Eleanor Vandiver and in 2011 shipping out as 1st A/E on

24 Marine Officer Robert Duarte; grandchildren, Julian, of the time with American President initially attending Seattle University Lucas, Allyson, Carina, and Jacinda; Lines, and traveled the world as a before switching over to the East Coast and many nieces and nephews. Chief Engineer. His last M.E.B.A. with his enrollment at Massachusetts job was with Marine Transport Lines Maritime Academy. After his JOSEPH GRADY GEORGE serving as an engineer aboard the oil graduation, he began a long career tanker B.T. SAN DIEGO in 1984. His working in ship engine rooms for the Joe George stood his final watch on Catholic faith was very important to next 40+ years. He sailed in the 1950s March 26, 2020 at the him, and James was a proud and active with the Military Sea Transportation age of 62. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Service (MSTS), the precursor to the longtime engineer who becoming a 3rd Degree Knight in 1996. Military Sealift Command, and worked sailed for a variety of James was also a charter member of vessels transporting Vietnamese from shipping companies the St. Dunstan’s Council, in Millbrae, North to South Vietnam. He later and assisted the where he championed and assisted sailed with Keystone on T-2 tankers Union on organizing needs in the with the construction of the service in various capacities. During the early 2000s. Joe was a U.S. Merchant mobility ramp still in use today. James Union’s transition to an all-coast unit Marine Academy graduate who was also happily assisted with many other when M.E.B.A. District No. 1 & the a native of Metairie and a resident of construction projects on the grounds PCD merged in 1968, Ron was active Houma, LA. He enjoyed studying of St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church. He both ashore and afloat supporting the aircraft, listening to music, watching spent his time in retirement working M.E.B.A. During the Vietnam War, sports, and serving his community in on the SS RED OAK VICTORY Brother Gunner first sailed as Chief various ways. He will be greatly missed and the SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN Engineer with American President by all whose hearts he touched. He restorations. He was a member of the Lines (APL) aboard the HUNTER is survived by his wife, Nanthikorn O’BRIEN crew after the vessel was VICTORY around 1966. He was "Nani" George; parents Horace Clinton made seaworthy again and he sailed recognized for his abilities and was Jr. and Traute Elsa Laura Roesch back to Europe for its commemoration transferred to APL linehaul vessels after George; uncles Gerd Roesch and Knut ceremony. He was an avid hockey fan the HUNTER VICTORY went into Roesch; and aunt Carolyn Jordan. and enjoyed watching San Jose Sharks lay-up. He sailed as Chief Engineer games, as well as spending time on the aboard numerous APL vessels until his WALTER GIBSON ice himself. He’d skate at the local ice retirement in 1994. He was permanent Walter Gibson’s key went silent on rink with his son Teddy. Swimming Chief Engineer with APL aboard the December 9, 2019 at the age of 79 was another activity that James enjoyed. Seamaster – PRESIDENT GRANT after a final illness. He had a lengthy He was happiest spending time with and C8 – PRESIDENT HOOVER. career in the Navy and then went to his wife Audrey and son Teddy. They Ron was recognized as one of the best, sea on commercial ships as a Radio adored their home, family, and friends, and mentored many young upcoming Officer as part of M.E.B.A. District as well as many road trips visiting engineers during his 28 years serving as No. 3 – ROU. Walt last shipped out Canada. James leaves behind his Chief Engineer. He was a solid union with Sea-Land Service before closing devoted wife of 55 years Audrey. He member his whole shipping career and the door on his radio shack and joins his son Patrick (Teddy) Gillis, worked hard on M.E.B.A. retiree issues taking retirement with 22 pension his brother John, and his sisters Jessie when his seafaring days were done. credit years. Among other shoreside Gillis and Lorraine Gillis. James is He was affectionately known to his ventures, Walt taught GMDSS at also survived by his nephews Jack family and friends as “Uncle Ronnie” MITAGS-PMI for over 10 years. He Gillis and James Gillis, his grand- or “The Godfather” and, following his is missed dearly by all his friends, nieces Jessica and Jenna Gillis, and retirement, enjoyed a life by the water shipmates and industry colleagues. his grand-nephew Joshua Gillis. on the shores of Lake Sammamish outside of Seattle, Washington. JAMES ANGUS GILLIS RONALD R. His shipmates remember Ron as a standup guy who was always there to James Gillis set course GUNNER support or guide you in an hour of for calmer waters Ron Gunner shipped need. He took the job as Chief very on March 3, 2019 off toward his final seriously and helped his crewmembers in Millbrae, CA at destination in Seattle, and friends on and off the ship. His the age of 98. He WA on June 29, passing is a real loss to all who were worked his entire 2019 at the age of 90. He was born in fortunate enough to call him friend. career as a merchant Seattle six minutes after his identical Ronnie epitomized the best in what seaman, the majority twin Donald. He stayed in the area comprises a Marine Engineer. He is

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Marine Officer 25 survived by his brother Arthur, niece Jimmie continued in her role at the came out of retirement, yet again, to Lynn Boyle, nephew Jack Gunner and School until after the CMES moved go work for Maine Medical Center as a many grand nieces and nephews. to its current location in Easton, MD. stationary engineer in the boiler room. She then handed the torch to Shirley Knowing Chip, you knew he had a Shelton who represented that position FREDERICK strong work ethic, but that was just for the next 21 years. After she retired, GLENNWOOD one side of him. The other side was a Jimmie moved to Indian Trail, North family man, who took countless trips in HETTLING JR. Carolina. She was preceded in death the family’s station wagon, and going The seas calmed for by her husband Bill. Her son Robin to Connecticut with Bernice and the Fred Hettling on sailed with the M.E.B.A. for years. children. Not a month went by without September 7, 2019 She is survived by Robin, her sister going to multiple birthday parties, at the age of 66. Fred loved his family Frances Perry, numerous nieces and camping or taking trips to be closer to and his friends. No one he met was nephews, stepdaughter Lynn Stein, the water. Family was everything to a stranger - your friends became his grandchildren Tracy, Hope and Chip. He was also quick with a quip friends. When he wasn’t spending Harry and great grandchildren. and ready to regale you with a tale. time with his loved ones, he could Once the nest was empty, Chip and be found hunting, fishing, crabbing, RICHARD WILEY Bernice found themselves taking trips or at his beach house. Fred loved his JENDRASKO, SR. to Oxford casino, spending time in the life. If you could ask him, he would Richard Jendrasko backyard with his animals, having the say - Don’t worry or feel sad for me, sailed into the next Patriots on every Sunday at “Patriots I’m fishin’ with the master of the sea. life on February 3, central” and just about every other He retired from shipping in 2003. 2020 at the age of sporting event as well. As the grandkids He last sailed for Keystone as Chief 84. From adolescence, Richard was started getting older, Chip loved Engineer onboard the CHILBAR. destined for greatness. It all started watching their sporting events, enjoying He is survived by his wife Ruth; sons when he was about ten years old, he was the competiveness and their athleticism. Fred III and Raymond; Hettling; a local “yo-yo” champion and would One of the other proud moments in grandchildren Keegan and Freddie IV. play anythingwith strings and wow Chip’s life was being a friend of Bill the crowds at talent contests. Other W’s for over 35 years, instilling the BENNIE HICKS times, he could be found in the boxing importance of keeping his relationship Bennie Hicks crossed ring, taking after his grandfather, Percy with Bill during that time. He joins his the great divide on Patrick Wiley, aka “Johnny Glover.” wife Bernice and is suvived by his seven November 5, 2018 at Even though Richard – known by children, Frances Jendrasko-Caterina, the age of 91. Bennie some as the “original Chip” - had many Benjamin Jendrasko, Leon Jendrasko, had a great shipping talents, he put those aside to start Ann Marie Jendrasko, Richard career that spanned working at a young age. Only 15 years Jendrasko Jr., Evelyn LaRochelle and many decades. After old, he went to sea, peeling potatoes Peter Jendrasko; 20 grandchildren; his sailing days, he worked as a Port and washing the deck. When Chip 30 great-grandchildren; and one Engineer for American President Lines returned, he went to the “7-11 dance” great-great-granddaughter; sisters, for years until his retirement took at Portland High School, meeting the Leona Anderson and Lois Thompson; effect in January 1990. He is survived love of his life Bernice Roberts. Little and his brother Peter Murphy. by many family and friends including did they both know they would spend wife Dolores and daughter Karen. the next 62 wonderful years together, EDWARD CAVERLEE JONES raising seven children. Chip joined Ed Jones steamed into nd JIMMIE FAY HIRTH the 82 Airborne of the U.S. Army the sunset on July 15, Jimmie Hirth reached from 1957-1959. After he finished his 2019 at the age of 94. her journey’s end on commitment, he found his career as a In 1942 on his 18th July 7, 2019 at the age merchant mariner, spending six years birthday, he enlisted of 81. Those attending sailing with the NMU and another in the Navy and was the Calhoon M.E.B.A. 28 years as a member of the M.E.B.A. assigned to the branch Engineering School between 1967 working his way up to Chief Engineer. of the service with and the late 1980s remember Jimmie Chip came out of retirement to join the the greatest need, the Navy Armed who served as a School registrar on effort during Operation Desert Storm. Guard. Theirs was the dangerous task Light Street in Baltimore. She was After returning stateside, he finally of defending US merchant ships that efficient and loved by students for retired…until he couldn’t keep up with supplied our troops and unfailingly always looking after their best interests. the honey-do lists any longer. He then contributing to the Allied victory. As

26 Marine Officer a Gunner’s Mate Third Class, Edward of 74. He kept his engine rooms NJ was his favorite pastime, Florida served on five different merchant ships, humming in voyages across the globe. tomatoes, sadly, never measured up. logging well over 3 years of active-duty He last shipped out in 1996 as Chief He is survived by his sister Helen as sea time. His first ship was torpedoed Engineer onboard the M/V OOCL well as many nieces and nephews. and sunk in March of 1943, leading to INSPIRATION with Sea-Land the loss of two shipmates. His awards Service. He was a resident of Incline JOSEPH MATTHEW LAPPIN include the American, European and Village, NV and joins his wife Virgilia Joe “Jingles” Lappin Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbons, the who died in 2013. Tim is survived sailed into the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good by his son Jeffrey among others. unknown on Dec. Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. 16, 2019 at Maine A Richmond, VA native, Edward LEROY T. KOEHLER Veterans’ Home in moved to New York after the war to Leroy Koehler made his farewell Scarborough, Maine pursue a career with the Northrop on August 21, 2019 at the age of at the age of 93. He Grumman Corporation, overseeing 90. He had a long and prosperous served in the U.S. Navy stationed on quality control. He moved to the career at sea that wound down in the USS. CUSHING during World Eastern Shore to spearhead Grumman’s the late 1990s. He last shipped out War II. After the war, Joe graduated operations in the mid-1980s, which set as 2nd A/E onboard the SEA-LAND from Adelphi University and worked as him on a path of invigorated interest PATRIOT. Leroy was a resident of a certified public accountant. He was in his new community. A member of Sonoma, CA and joins his wife Doris the internal auditor at the M.E.B.A. local interest groups, neighborhood in death. He is survived by family and Plan office from 1974-1992. His true initiatives and social groups, Ed took friends including niece Kristi Paite. legacy is his marriage of 58 years to to his new surroundings with the his beloved Colleen and his family vigor, verve and panache of a Southern MILTON KORNYLAK of seven children, 12 grandchildren gentleman – a quality that, despite his and 10 great-grandchildren. He raised Another member of the Greatest long years in New York, defined him. his family in Babylon, N.Y. where Generation sailed into the sunset He is survived by his loving wife of he enjoyed family adventures on the on December 3, 2019 at the age of 61 years, Margaret, sons William and Great South Bay. He was active as a 100. Milton Kornylak passed away Kevin and his sister Virginia Fordham. lector and on the parish council of St. peacefully after a long and productive Joseph’s Church, Babylon, N.Y. During career. He was a true ancient mariner. PAUL BRITTON JUSTICE, JR. his retirement years, Colleen and Joe Milton graduated from the Stevens were active in St. Pius X Church in Paul Justice steamed Institute of Technology, was known Portland, Maine. They enjoyed walks into the sunset on for putting theoretical knowledge to around Portland’s Back Cove, and August 4, 2018 at practical use, and was able to secure a many visits to and from their children the age of 74. He well-paying job as a surveyor during and grandchildren. Joe was predeceased distinguished himself the depression. He was also artistically by his beloved wife Colleen, daughter in the U.S. Army inclined, and drew beautiful posters on Kathleen Lappin Wurgler, and sister before suiting up bulletin boards, and automobile safety Marion Lappin Cunningham. He is with the blue and gold of the M.E.B.A. diagrams at Stevens Institute. He served survived by his children, Tricia and He sailed across the globe many times briefly in the Navy then put his talents Jim, Jane, Mary and Michael, John and for a variety of shipping companies to use as a ship engineer and sailed Sue, Maureen, Tom, and Jim Wurgler; including Sea-Land Service. Paul is for 56 years, retiring at 80 years old, his grandchildren, Meghan, Andrew, survived by daughters Paula Rutledge, in 1999. He last sailed on the Marine John, Thomas, Kate, Matthew, Susie, Britton Johnson and Sarah Thomas; Transport lines vessel MARINE Jessica, Hannah, James, Grace and brothers James Warren “Choo Choo” CHEMIST in the late 1990s. Milton Tess, as well as 10 great-grandchildren. Justice and Troy Kidwell; sisters traveled the world over, and was always Beverly Horton, Stephany Justice and ready to help children and animals CLAUDE A. LAYTON Paulette Sterba; grandchildren Tyra in need, as he recounted vivid stories Lilly, Hank and Amelia Johnson, of his travels. He loved hard work, Claude Layton pushed off toward his Espen and Declan Thomas; and was generous, thoughtful, and helped final frontier on March 27, 2019 at the several nieces and nephews. his family physically and financially, age of 91. His shipping career took him whenever they needed it. Milton around the world many times, afforded TIMOTHY R. KNAUER spent his last years with his nephew, him a comfortable life and provided a Bill Gilbert and wife Terri. He loved never-ending source of sea stories he Tim Knauer sailed toward distant the warm Florida weather - no more used to entertain family and friends. lands on April 24, 2019 at the age shoveling snow. Growing tomatoes in Before his official retirement in the continued

Marine Officer 27 early 1990s, he sailed on a variety of DENNIS J. MACCOUMBER for Kauai’s community radio station, vessels with several shipping companies Dennis MacCoumber KKCR and was proud of his “Den on including Lykes, Sea-Land and Delta crossed the final bar the I-10” show, which featured music Lines. Claude was a resident of Conroe, on August 28, 2019 from artists living along US Interstate TX. He joins his wife Eva in death and at the age of 80. 10, “from Bakersfield to Jacksonville.” is survived by many family and friends. After high school in He volunteered for KKCR from 2004 Washington State, until his death. Dennis was a self- GORDON LINDEN he served three proclaimed “thrifty guy” with a dry wit and a loathing for injustice. Left Gordon Linden years in the US Army, later spending to cherish his memory are his sister shipped out to the time in the Army Reserves. In 1962, Judy Thacker, nephews Jon and Scott great beyond on he began a 39-year career of working Belknap, nephew Mark Madsen, December 9, 2019 on and around ships. He started as long-time partner, Karen Huntsberger, at the age of 78 in an unlicensed crewman eventually and many friends and family. Lake Norden, SD. He transitioning to Chief Engineer. He joined the Seafarers was a member of various trade and International Union maritime unions before joining the JOHN CHARLES MAIER in 1967 beginning his shipping career M.E.B.A. in 1986. Throughout the John Maier rose on the NORBERTO CAPAY. He 1960s and ‘70s, Dennis worked in a above the horizon on later became part of the M.E.B.A. Portland-area shipyard and for Todd January 16, 2019 at and wrapped up a productive and Shipyard in Seattle. He lived in the the age of 90. John prosperous 30-year career in the San Francisco Bay area and sailed on was a resident of Merchant Marine in 2006. He was a supply ships during the Vietnam War. Towson, MD who great guy who enjoyed traveling and He then worked on fish processors out wrapped up a long seeing the world. Gordon was a real of Kodiak and Dutch Harbor, Alaska. and impressive shipping career in the humanitarian who was dedicated in From 1975-1985, he served on tugboats early 1980s. He last went to sea with his mission to help the poor. He leaves for Knappton Towboat Company, U.S. Lines in 1982 before hanging up behind many family and friends. servicing ports in Alaska. From 1986- his boiler suit a final time. He leaves 1988, Dennis worked as an engineer behind many family and friends ANDREW LOPEZ JR. on a NOAA research vessel sailing out including nephews James Rettberg, of Seattle. Later on, he shipped out III, Robert Rettberg, and Dianne Eight bells rang for on Sealift tankers, Liberty Maritime Biddison as well as many great and Andrew Lopez Jr on vessels and Sea-Land and Horizon great-great nieces and nephews. June 1, 2019 at the age Line D-7s. When he wasn’t traveling of 93. Andrew served the world, either on ships or for fun, ANGELO J. PETOSA in WWII and worked Dennis loved riding motorcycles. rd in the airborne 503 Starting with a Cushman Scooter Angelo Petosa shipped company, a parachute in high school, he also rode, among out toward his final regiment and served 8 years in the others, a BMW, a Norton Commando, destination on Oct. National Guard. He later attended the a Harley Davidson Sportster, a Ducati 16, 2019 at the age Calhoon M.E.B.A. cadet program and Monster, and an Italian Aprilia. He of 90. He emigrated shipped out until late in life. He was retired from shipping in 2001 and left from Italy with his loved and appreciated by his shipmates. the rainy Pacific Northwest for sunny family in 1932 and Throughout his life, he was a devoted Kauai, HI. He loved his retirement graduated from the U.S. Merchant Catholic and was very family-oriented. years in “paradise” and was an Marine Academy as a Deck Officer Andrew is survived by his sons enthusiastic transplant to island living. in 1954. He then and began sailing Andrew III, Rudolph and Joseph; He built his own traditional-style around the world on a variety of ships. daughter Jessica Lopez; second wife home there, with a guest “shack” and He also served his country in the US Kelly; siblings, Evangelina Nevares planted a garden of mangoes, kiwis, Naval Reserve as a lieutenant senior and Robert Lopez; grandchildren avocadoes, cacao, and papaya. A variety grade. For all of his life Angelo was Melissica Clay, Benjamin Rendon lll, of ducks, chickens and cats made their deeply devoted to his family. Despite Richard Wilson, Rudolph Lopez, Jr., home on his property. Dennis had a the poverty of his youth, he remained Francis Miles, Arnulfo Lopez, Andrew lifelong love of radio and music of all grateful, often saying, “We didn’t Lopez IV, Melissa Bowen and Regina kinds. In his youth he had adopted have much, but we had each other.” Montague. He also leaves behind 20 his father’s hobby of ham radio and Angelo will be celebrated as a fun- great-grandchildren and 6 great-great- also loved old radio programs. In his loving, generous man who loved to grandchildren to cherish his memory. retirement he enjoyed volunteering garden, play cards, horseshoes, bocce

28 Marine Officer ball and host parties for his extensive thought every person was important Brothers among other companies. He family and friends. He was a devoted and valuable regardless of age, social is survived by many family and friends husband of 54 years to the late Theresa standing or accomplishments. He including daughter Mary Garcia and G.; loving father to Anthony Petosa never met a stranger. Brand new son Paul; grandchildren Julian and and Janet Marsh; grandfather to acquaintances immediately felt like Miranda; sister Maria Luisa. Nieces JuliaRose, Teresa and Alexa, and uncle they had always known him and Lisa and Carolina, and nephew Brian. to numerous nieces and nephews. would look forward to the next visit with much anticipation to hear about JERRY WILLIAM SHARP his many experiences and hilarious, MELVIN EARL RECTOR Jerry Sharp set sail for uncharted fascinating stories. The epitome of Melvin Rector waters on August 5, 2017 at the age of a southern gentleman, he looked made sail for the 91. After Jerry was discharged from youthful his whole life. Even in his great unknown on the Army, he joined the M.E.B.A. final week, he looked 20 years younger December 2, 2018 and went to sea. He sailed for years than his actual age. He was married to at the age of 91. Mel back and forth across the globe and Helen for 63 years until her death in loved to tell stories was a respected Chief Engineer. He 2012. He said life would never be the of his experiences last sailed in 1991 shipping out as same without her and he missed her growing up with his cousin Rooster a 3rd A/E on a Lykes Bros. ship. He every day. Those left behind to treasure and the Rector clan on Sequatchie retired the next year. In his private their memories of Mel are his daughters Mountain in Tennessee. Their hilarious life, he was a member of the Masonic Brenda Hammer and Marguerite Usey; antics provided friends and family Order for 70 years and a Ham Radio grandchildren Terry Jay Cook, Jr., with many entertaining stories. At Operator (call letters WB4AOT). He Melissa Coleman, Jonathan Coleman, the age of 14 in Charleston, SC, he joins his wife Eleanore in death and Leah Coleman, and Daniel Usey; great remembered how a neighbor rushed is survived by extended family and grandchildren Nathaniel Williams, through the neighborhood with news friends including niece Alida Reyes Matthew Williams, Emerald Byrd and that Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor. and grandson Frederick Hurwich, III. Joshua Coleman; and many friends. That helped spur his desire to join the U.S. States Navy, but his dad, who was JOHN H. SHEA an infantryman during WWI, wouldn’t THOMAS J. ROYERE Jack Shea sailed sign for him. But in 1944, Mel began Tom Royere pushed off toward his off to the source shipping out with the Merchant Marine final frontier on April 26, 2019 at on November 12, and helped deliver key war cargo in the age of 92 under the care of HPH 2018 at the age of the European theater making multiple Hospice in Beverly Hills, FL. He was 72. After attending missions. He was in Times Square in a US Army Veteran before he began Massachusetts New York City when every horn in the shipping out with the M.E.B.A. as Maritime Academy, he shipped out for Big Apple began blaring the news of an engineer. Among other vessels, 32 years and crossed the globe many Victory. After the war, Mel worked a he sailed with Puerto Rico Marine times in a productive and colorful year at the steel mills in Birmingham, Management, Inc. (PRMMI) onboard career. He last went to sea onboard Alabama when his first daughter was the GUAYAMA as 1st A/E. His the SEA-LAND DEFENDER as born. But the call of the sea was in retirement took hold in 1990. He is Chief Engineer shortly before his his heart and he returned to shipping. survived by many family and friends. retirement. After his sailing days were Around 1950, he moved his family to over in 2000, he worked as a Regional Port Arthur Texas which was one of the ROBERTO SANTOVENA Engineer with Boston Properties. A busiest shipping ports in the country. Roberto Santovena resident of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA Following a voyage, he’d return to was loosed from his for the last forty years of his life, Jack his family with endless stories of his moorings on July was known throughout his extended travels and experiences and brought 16, 2018 at the age community of family and friends as back exciting gifts from around the of 83. He was born a devoted husband, father, and friend world. He sailed for Texaco out of in Honduras and who gave tirelessly to those who needed Port Arthur as a Second Engineer and came to America him. He will be remembered for his later port relief work. His retirement in the 1950s. He proudly served his salty sense of humor, huge heart, became official on New Year’s Day country in the U.S. Army during the and contagious smile. In addition 1991 and he spent his days in North Korean War then began shipping to his wife of 39 years Nancy, he is Alabama surrounded by his wife’s large out commercially as an M.E.B.A. survived by children Michael, Jeffrey extended “Thornton” family. To all engineer. He upgraded his license to and Jennifer; grandchildren Henry the many nieces and nephews, he was Chief Engineer and worked for Lykes described as “the favorite uncle.” He continued

Marine Officer 29 and Myles Shea; son John Shea III JAMES C. SPERLING loved Pepe’s slide fest every year in and grandsons Harrison and Noah; James Sperling found his safe haven late winter. He’d careen down a hill as well as a large extended family on September 18, 2018 at the age of laughing as loud as the kids. One including sisters Jill Howland and 98. He had a long and memorable time, there wasn’t enough snow - no Nancy Rineman; and brother Peter. career at sea that wrapped up in matter. Butch rigged up the 4-wheeler the early 1980s following a final sea to tow the whole gang on inner EDWARD SHERWIN job with American President Lines. tubes over the lake. This is stuff that childhood memories are made of, with Ed Sherwin sailed He was a resident of Hillsboro, OR a grandfather like that. In the fall, he into another life on and is survived by many family and loved to take long buggy rides into the July 12, 2019 at the friends including his third wife Ila. woods. Butch often suggested a fall ride age of 66. His mother to Mary so that she could enjoy her Edna passed away ARTHUR R. ST. PETER hobby of taking photographs. Butch a day later, shortly Arthur “Butch” R. St. liked to play captain of his pontoon after learning of Edward’s death. He Peter sailed off to his boat and his tours included jamming was a proud graduate of Massachusetts final port of call on classic rock and drinking beer in the Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, February 19, 2019 at sunshine. When Bryce was a boy, Pepe MA (Class of 1974). He traveled the age of 67. Butch took him to the beach often to build the world for 29 years and sailed as was a 1969 graduate sand castles for hours. Each one was Chief Engineer for various companies of Old Town High well designed and had such names including Marine Transport Lines. Ed School in Penobscot County, Maine. as Voodoo or Pirate Castle. Butch retired in 2003 and was able to devote He served in the U.S. Army in 1970 also loved hanging out in the garage. more time to his interests. He was an st with the 101 Airborne in Vietnam and He taught his grandkids the fine art avid saltwater fisherman, enthusiastic then enrolled at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. of shooting with BB guns. He was gardener, and loved to cook, but his Engineering School on Light Street a cat lover and adored his fur baby family brought him his greatest joy. He in Baltimore, where he graduated “Mittens” who got chubby from all of was a dedicated husband, father, and with the class of 1977. He was a Chief the extra treats he gave her. He had grandfather. He also enjoyed spending Engineer at 39, steam and diesel, and such a playful personality, he could time outside with his dog, Tobey. sailed for years with Sea-Land Service easily connect with children and those He and his wife Jacqueline shared until his retirement in 2000. He is young at heart. Left to remove a wasp 36 years of marriage. In addition to survived by his beloved wife, Mary nest, he showed the kids how to turn a his wife, he leaves children Catherine St. Peter, daughter Suzette Johnston can of WD-40 into a flame thrower to Sherwin-Gupta, Abbie Sherwin and and grandchildren Bryce, Colby, and burn that nest down. He had a sweet Daniel Sherwin, his granddaughter Kaylee, brother George, sisters Theresa tooth for life and chocolate. He was so Olivia Gupta, three siblings Richard Michaud and Valerie Jamieson, and proud of his daughter Suzette and her J., Thomas and Muriel Coulstring, many amazing and dear nieces and family. Butch thought both she and as well as nieces and nephews. nephews, special best friends Captain her husband Jason were perfect parents Glen Hinckley and his wife Dee, and created a household that was a NELSON McCALLUM their sons Daniel and Ryan Hinckley, SHERWOOD JR. great place for kids to be raised. Butch special life-long friend Gary Furlotte was especially close to his daughter Nelson Sherwood shipped out to and his wife Cindy, and a very special and supported her emotionally in his final destination on October mother-in-law Corda LaFlamme. any endeavors she decided to try with 27, 2019 at the age of 73. He was Butch had no regrets and lived a good the unconditional love of a caring a U.S. Navy veteran who served in life. He was truly a self-made man, father. He was totally in love with his Vietnam before a long and prosperous who started with humble beginnings wife and grateful for every single day career at sea with M.E.B.A. and on French Island in Maine. Whatever they had together. Butch was also a the U.S. Merchant Marine. He last he did, he was a perfectionist and did wonderful chef and really enjoyed shipped out in 1999, serving as 2nd it well. He retired in 2000 to live his being in the kitchen. He was often A/E aboard the Keystone-managed life at his Shangri-La, Beech Hill Pond disappointed when he went out to eat vessel CAPE VICTORY. Survivors in Maine with (in his words), “the because his cooking was superior. He include his son Nelson Sherwood III, sweetest girl on God’s green Earth.” loved doing outdoor cooking in the daughter Amanda Beechler; sisters Butch’s happiest days were spent summer, often doing a huge lobster Janet, Selia and Mary Sherwood; with his family at the lake. He was bake with clams for the family. Butch and brothers Edwin and John. quick to instigate fun. The grandkids was extremely private about his life. Death didn’t define him, his life did.

30 Marine Officer EVERETT PARK STRATTON PERRY ALLEN STUTMAN construction and renovating his homes; Everett Stratton stood his final watch Perry Stutman he and Sheila owned a boutique and tux on April 30, 2019 at the age of 87 sailed into the rental, he volunteered as “Santa” at a at his home at Sam Rayburn Lake, sweet hereafter on Senior Center, and he worked on a boat Jasper, Texas. He grew up on a farm November 23, 2019 at for the Miles River Log Canoe Races. near Ladora, Iowa and attended a the age of 72. He grew He was also an actor who performed at one-room country school before high up in Baltimore, MD the Church Hill Theatre. In addition, school in Marengo, TX. In 1948, he and joined the cadet he was member and past officer of joined the U.S. Navy and was part of program at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Miles River Yacht Club, St. Michaels the reconstruction effort after WWII. Engineering School on Light Street. Rotary Club, and Charter member Around 1950, he traveled from Iowa to When he graduated the program, and officer of Kent Island Rotary Port Arthur, Texas on his motorcycle he began his long association with Club. Among others, he is survived and earned the nickname “Yank” from the sea by serving as an engineer on by his wife of 34 years Sheila. Perry his time spent in the north. He joined various vessels delivering ammunition was also a generous and remarkable the Merchant Marine and worked and bombs to our troops in Vietnam. stepfather to Bradley, Robert, and onboard oil tankers in the engine room. He later developed a tankship Bryon Callahan, and he was a devoted Eventually, he upgraded his license training course for licensed deck and loving “Popeye” to 12 grandchildren to Chief Engineer. In 1984, he and engineering officers and constructed and 5 great grandchildren. his wife Dolly started Ace Glass & the original full-scale working Mirror but he continued to ship out centrifuge system for oil treatment. He ERNEST TESORO until he retired in 1987 and moved also concurrently finished his college Ernest Tesoro shoved off to his eternal to the lake where he lived out the rest degree in Environmental Science at reward on July 29, 2019 at the age of of his days. He worked on a slew of Towson University and successfully 97. His wife of 62 years Letizia was ships for a number of companies but completed training for his pilot’s license at his bedside. As a young man, he last went to sea with Amoco Shipping from the FAA. He last went to sea as graduated from Officer Candidate on the SS DELAWARE SEA. Chief Engineer aboard the SS CAPE School in New London, Connecticut ARCHWAY. He helped bring the He loved the outdoors, camping, then began shipping out. After a ship out of an 11-year lay-up to sail in fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and long and successful career at sea, support of Operations Desert Storm/ the Daytona motorcycle races. He he retired and went to work for the Desert Shield. As a mariner, he was loved to travel, and headed down to Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He an instructor at the M.E.B.A. School Marengo - usually around July 4th, he lived in Salem, New Hampshire for in Easton for 14 years. It was during read and spent time on his computer. 27 years before moving down to Ft. this time he met and fell madly in love His favorite TV shows were Fox News, Myers, FL when his working days were with Sheila, who he married. After the Alaska Bush People, Gold Rush and done. He is survived by Letizia, sisters Gulf War, he retired from shipping and The Curse of Oak Island. He wasn’t a Louise Ciaraldi and Mary Simpson, began serving as Engineering Section very religious man. He lived a very and several nieces and nephews. Chief with the US Coast Guard. He adventurous life with many stories eventually became the Division Chief to tell and would spout out funny HUBERT O. THOMPSON of Course Approval and Examinations aphorisms like “be careful of the at the National Maritime Center. The creator rang toes you step on today, because they down ‘finished with may be attached to the butt you have In 2008, Perry was elected as a member engines’ for Hubert to kiss tomorrow.” Another one is (and President) to several terms as Thompson on July “Life will always try to make things Queenstown (MD) Commissioner. 8, 2019 at the age of difficult for you, but every time you He was also involved in the planning 88. He had a long overcome obstacles, you come out commission and Board of Appeals and colorful career stronger. Always be yourself and be and the Eastern Shore Association of at sea sailing around the world many proud of who you are.” He and Dolly Municipalities. In addition, he was part times as Chief Engineer. He last went have one son Mark and one daughter of the Maryland Municipal League to sea in the early 1980s heading up the Cindy Begnaud; grandson Curtis and was later recognized as Volunteer engine room of the SS AMERICAN Stratton and granddaughter Haili of the Year. He designed the official BUILDER for U.S. Lines. He is Stratton; and great granddaughters Queenstown flag that is currently in predeceased by his wife Ana and is Skylar & Pyper Stratton. use. He kept busy between careers survived by many family and friends. and volunteering with his talent for continued

Marine Officer 31 CHARLES A. TITONE PATRICK JAMES WALSH began his shipping career. Robert Charlie Titone eased into eternity on Pat Walsh was retired in 1986 shortly after his final December 2, 2018 at the age of 76. promoted to glory Port Engineer job with Sea-Land. He He was a popular member who was on July 4, 2019 at enjoyed eating out and being on the solid in the engine room and respected the age of 81. He go. He is survived by his son Dan, by his shipmates. He last served as was a resident of granddaughter Jennifer McCord, 2nd A/E aboard the Farrell Lines League City, TX. great-granddaughters, brother Donald, vessel M/V ENTERPRISE in 2000 Pat spent years with sisters Margaret Crawford and Betty shortly before he filed for retirement. the M.E.B.A. earning respect from Slagel, and many nieces and nephews. Charlie was a resident of Hamburg, shipmates and co-workers for his NJ and leaves behind many family easy-going demeanor and strong work JOHN J. ZALEWSKI JR. and friends. He was buried at sea. ethic. He last worked under M.E.B.A. John Zalewski contract with Sea-Land in Houston steamed into the SEAN WALL doing crane maintenance before he hereafter on April retired in late 1993. He is survived Sean Wall sailed 18, 2019 at the age by his wife Sonia and daughter toward his final rest of 67. He grew up Carmina Bell, sons Patrick Walsh on May 29, 2019 at in Southfield, MI, Jr. and Robert, and grandchildren the age of 61. He was moved within state Gavin Bell, Alexander Walsh, taken away too soon, to Birmingham and later studied Daniel Engel, Patrick Rene Walsh, as he was planning fisheries management at Alpena Roberta Walsh and Sami Walsh. his retirement Community College. John then served adventures with his wife of 35 years, in the U.S. Army from 1972-1977 Lorraine. Born on Valentine’s Day JAMES D. WHITE and was stationed in Germany. He in Baltimore, Maryland, he later James White sailed into the next life had a 33-year career with Interlake moved with his family to northern on May 9, 2019 at the age of 83. He Steamship distinguishing himself New Jersey where he met his wife. was a solid shipmate and a skilled and sailing all over the Great Lakes. He went on to join the US Navy and engineer who worked onboard a He last served aboard the JAMES R. then suited up with the M.E.B.A. and number of different vessels on the BARKER. He was a loving father went to sea, in the footsteps of his world’s oceans. He last shipped out and brother and enjoyed spending father. Sean and Lorraine moved to onboard the SEA-LAND TRADER time with his family and friends. John Washington State where they started before his retirement from the sea loved cooking and baking things, their family. He spent his last 35 took effect in late 2003. He was a hunting, fishing, and had a great love years as an engineer with Washington resident of Bullhead City, AZ. James of the outdoors. Survivors include State Ferries and enjoyed sharing joins his wife Lynn in death. He is daughters Crystal Zalewski, and Jodi his knowledge and skills with those survived by many family and friends Vredenburg; siblings Paul Zalewski, around him. His interests were many including step-daughter Irene Sheldon. Sr., and Anthony Zalewski, David and those that knew him, knew that Zalewski, Joann Hulita, and Theresa Ferrel; grandchildren Savannah and he approached everything with much ROBERT LEWIS WINSLOW enthusiasm. He enjoyed his affiliation Daniel Vredenburg; several nieces and Robert Winslow made his last muster with the Peninsula Long Rifles and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, on February 21, 2019 at the age of the Strait Turners wood turning and his special cats, Kitty and Ruby. 97. He served his country in the U.S. group. He enjoyed playing guitar and Navy from November 1939 until his uke. Sean is survived by his wife early 1946 and was a Pearl Harbor Lorraine, son Ryan, daughter Kate, survivor, serving on the destroyer USS grandson Aiden, sister Maureen, HELM. He joined the M.E.B.A. and nephew Lucio and brother Kevin.

32 Marine Officer M.E.B.A. DIRECTORY

Marshall Ainley Bill Van Loo Adam Vokac Jason Callahan Erin Bertram President Secretary-Treasurer Executive V.P. Atlantic Coast V.P. Gulf Coast V.P.

Headquarters Jacksonville Seattle Diagnostic Centers Los Angeles County Marshall Ainley, President Liz Pettit, Dispatcher Jeff Duncan, Branch Agent Baltimore Professional Peace Officers Bill Van Loo, Secretary- 550 Balmoral Circle North Kevin Cross, Patrolman 1005 Eastern Avenue Association (PPOA) Treasurer Suite #308 Eric Winge, WSF Rep. Baltimore, MD 21202 Tab Rhodes, President 444 N. Capitol Street, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Kirsten Wilhelm, Dispatcher Office No. (410) 547- 188 E. Arrow Highway NW, Ste. 800 Office No. (904) 765-6100 5210 12th Street E. 9111 (x1278) San Dimas, CA 91773 Washington, DC 20001 Fax No. (904) 765-4050 Fife, Washington 98424 [email protected] 323-261-3010 Office No. (202) 638-5355 [email protected] Office No. (206) 762-0803 https://ppoa.com Fax No. (206) 762-6163 San Francisco/Oakland Fax No. (202) 638-5369 Los Angeles Municipal Construction Plans No. (206) 767-1955 548 Thomas L. 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[email protected] Office No. (907) 586-6040 Stuart Fay, Representative Fax No. (907) 586-8216 P.O. Box 365 1200 G Street N.W., Suite 750 Marine Industrial Park New York/New Jersey [email protected] South Pasadena, CA 91031 Washington D.C. 20005 12 Channel Street, Ste. 606 Jason Callahan, Atlantic Coast V.P. 626-790-5878 (202) 293-7277 Professional, Office & Boston, MA 02210 Nico Sermoneta, Patrolman https://www.apdi- www.passnational.org Industrial Division (POID) Office No. (617) 261-2338 Katherine Cestaro, Dispatcher union613.com/ Unión de Ingenieros Marinos Fax No. (617) 261-2340 37 Edward Hart Drive April Fleischer, Representative California Association of (U.I.M.) – Panama [email protected] Jersey City, NJ 07305 21809 Longs Peak Ln. Professional Employees (CAPE) Ariel Barcenas, co-General Secretary Office No. (201) 433-7700 Parker, CO 80138 Charleston Carlos Clayton, President Luis Yau Chaw, co-General Secretary Fax No. (201) 433-7959 (720) 283-1568 Brian McNamara, Lisa Andres, Vice President P.O. Box 0843-00122 [email protected] Fax: (720) 283-1569 Representative [email protected] 1910 W. Sunset Blvd., Panama, 4706-A Spruill Avenue Norfolk Suite 600 Republic de Panama 24 M.E.B.A. HOTLINE North Charleston, SC 29405 Tracy Burke, Branch Los Angeles, CA 90026 Phone: 011-507-314-0302 1-888-519-0018 Office No. (843) 744-5088 Agent/Govt. Fleet Rep. (213) 484-0400 [email protected] Fax No. (843) 744-4979 Ola Lassley, Asst. Govt. Fleet Rep. www.capeunion.org [email protected] M.E.B.A. Plans 6325 North Center Drive Ferry Agents, Supervisors American Maritime Suite 100 M.E.B.A. Benefit Plans Congress (AMC) Cleveland Ann Gilchrist, Administrator and Project Administrators Norfolk, VA 23502 James Caponiti, President Cheryl Kostreba, Dispatcher 1007 Eastern Avenue Association (FASPAA) Office No. (757) 440-1820 Fair Kim, Maritime Policy Director 1322 Old River Rd., 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 Dennis Duff, President Fax No. (757) 489-4126 444 North Capitol Street, N.W. Cleveland, OH 44113 Office No. (410) 547-9111 Michael Bunich, Treasurer Plans No. (757) 440-2427 Suite 800 Office No. (216) 579-6322 Fax No. (410) 385-1813 P.O. Box 16361 [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20001 Fax No. (216) 862-9669 Toll Free No. (800) 811-6322 Seattle, WA 98116-0361 Office No: (202) 347-8020 [email protected] Oakland [email protected] (206) 799-1874 Adam Vokac, Executive V.P. Fax: (202) 347-1550 Honolulu Los Angeles County Lifeguard www.americanmaritime.org Luke Kaili, Representative Max Alper, Patrolman M.E.B.A. Travel Association (LACoLA) 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 254 Michelle McGlaston, Dispatcher Carly Marafioti, Coordinator Ken Haskett, President 548 Thomas L. Berkley Way International Honolulu, HI 96813 Office No. (877) 324-6322 1140 Highland Ave., Suite 180 Transport Workers Office No. (808) 533-1910 Oakland, CA 94612 [email protected] Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Fax No. (808) 533-1911 Office No. (510) 291-4912 (310) 802-3565 Federation (ITF) [email protected] Dispatcher No. (510) 291-4917 Training www.lacola.org Anthony P. Sasso, ITF Inspector Fax No. (510) 835-0384 Calhoon M.E.B.A. P.O. Box 321021 Houston [email protected] Engineering School Cocoa Beach, FL 32932 Erin Bertram, Gulf Coast V.P. Chuck Eser, Director Office No. (321) 784-0686 Donn Reamer, Dispatcher/Rep. 27050 St. Michaels Road Cell No. (321) 258-8217 316 Broadway Easton, MD 21601 Fax No. (321) 784-0522 Houston, TX 77012 Office No. (410) 822-9600 [email protected] Office No. (713) 923-9424 Fax No. (410) 822-7220 Fax No. (713) 923-2749 [email protected] [email protected] Faces around the Fleet

Following some engine room work onboard the LIBERTY PROMISE late last year, (l-r) are Cadet Jack Bailey, Chief Engineer Matt Terkuile, GUDE Maurice Ayuso, M.E.B.A.’s Atlantic Coast VP Jason Callahan with retiring 3rd A/E Emma Crandall, 2nd A/E Alex Vannier, Cadet Taylor Gilbertson, 1st A/E House member Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI-2). Rep. Gabbard has Brian Kane and GUDE DeQuan Joe. been a longtime advocate for U.S.-flag shipping and is a strong supporter of the Maritime Security Program and the Jones Act.

USNS RED CLOUD crewmembers line up for a team photo as they complete another successful mission. The Patriot-managed LMSR sails for the Military Sealift Command. Expert M.E.B.A. officers lending their talents to the vessel at the time included C/E Jerzy Ziolek, 1st A/E Jim Clarkson, Maintenance Engineer Sean Bowman, 2nd A/E Dicky Collins, 3rd A/E Jeb Brown, 3rd A/E Thomas Neel and Port Engineer (Retiree) Rich Kendall. In addition, M.E.B.A.'s Darin Huggins captained the ship. This was the first vessel for M.E.B.A. officers onboard the MAERSK DURBAN (MAN B&W 3rd A/E Jeb Brown after completing the M.E.B.A. Cadet Internship 7L70MC-C Engine) after completing a piston pull in Mersin, program and making application. Turkey. From left to right are 2nd A/E Devin McNeil, 1st A/E Patrick Singleton, Engine Cadet Greg Hermans, Chief Engineer Keith Turcotte, and 3rd A/E Adam Belson.