Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Guff, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL·CIO Vol. 48 No. 9 September 1986

New Rule Allows Foreign Flags All Roads DOD Fires on Cargo Preference Law Lead to ... What began as a squabble between bid for cargo is higher than foreign mine if the costs are excessive and Diego 1 a small U.S. carrier, the Department rates, the Navy will determine it is then waive cargo preference. 1 · of Defense and Iceland could open the "excessive." No one in the industry · "It could be applied any time you J ~iiiii8' doors of $1.8 billion in guaranteed denies foreign-flag shipping is cheaper. have some bureaucrat who simply ar­ ~;;:;;;- U.S. cargo to foreign ships. ''Sure foreign-flag ships charge bitrarily says your rates are excessive, The Department of Defense has pro­ cheaper rates. They pay their crews without knowing what your costs are,'' posed a rule to allow foreign-flag ships less, their ships cost less, they have said Albert E. May, executive vice into a trade that since 1904 has been fewer safety and other regulations to president of the Council of American­ reserved for U .S.-flag ships (see edi­ follow and they receive backing from Flag Ship Operators. torial page 23). The Navy coordinates their governments. But then nobody While some claim this move is an all military shipments. ever called the Liberian-flag fleet effort to cut costs, most industry ob­ Currently the 1904 Military Cargo 'America's Fourth Arm of Defense' servers say the new rule is an attempt Preference Act requires that I 00 per­ either," said SIU President Frank to appease the government of Iceland. cent of all military cargo be shipped Drozak. For many years, supplies to a U.S. on American vessels, unless the cost Air Force and Navy base were trans­ is excessive and then 50 percent of Now when the DOT attempts to ported by three small Icelandic ships, the cargo may be shipped foreign. The determine.if an American shipping firm because no U.S. carrier was in the Department of Transportation (DOT) is charging excessive costs, the basis trade. However, in 1985 Rainbow has the final say if the cost is excessive. is ''whether the costs or the profits to Navigation, Inc. was founded and Under the DOD proposal, the entire the operator are excessive or other­ claimed they had rights to the cargo amount of military cargo could be wise unreasonable and not whether under the 1904 Cargo Preference Act. opened to foreign shippers, and the the cost is excessive to the govern­ Rainbow won the cargo but the gov­ Navy would be the group which de­ ment," said Jim J. Marquez, the de­ ernment of Iceland put pressure on termines if the rates are excessive. partment's general counsel. the U.S. to return the business, or at The fear expressed by opponents to The DOD proposal would give a Pages 12 & 13 the action is that any time an American contracting officer the right to deter- (Continued on Page 24.) Well Bless My Sole New Bedford Fishing Fleet Gathers for Blessing HEN Herman Melville wrote up from the sea so much did the air Today, New Bedford is a major still watch quietly from the docks for W Moby Dick, he gave mention to hold the taste of salt, so much did fishing port and houses the largest their husbands' return from the sea. the whaling port of New Bedford, generations pass on the whaling trade assemblage of fishing boats anywhere The most recent wave of immigra­ Mass. settled in 1640. It seemed to and sermons at Seamen's Bethel on on the East Coast. The pulpit at Sea­ tion brought Portuguese fishermen and him the sturdy, small houses and flower Johnny Cake Hill offered up prayers men's Bethel is carved into the shape their families here. Many belong to beds had all been harpooned and pulled for a successful voyage. of a ship's prow. Fishermen's wives the SIU. And each year in August the Portuguese community and all of New Bedford tum out to take part in the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament and (Continued on Page 16.)

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Page 24 The procession of New Bedford fishing vessels makes its way to the Coast Guard cutter and the blessing. roza Reagan Aide Misinforms HIS Union is in excellent shape. T We have jobs for our member­ ship, and they are goodjobs. We have Senate On Ship Crew training programs which are providing our members with the skills to handle Manning Issue these new jobs responsibly and effi­ ciently. And, as we continue to expand the job opportunities for this member­ (See President's Report this page.) ship, we continue to grow as an or­ ganization. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE But-this maritime industry is in PRESIDENT terrible shape. It is in the worst shape OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET that I have seen it in all of my years WASHINGTON, D.C. 20803 as a seaman and as a Union official. The last of the liner companies, Far­ Honorable Ted Stevens rell, Lykes and U.S. Lines, are all in Chairman bad financial shape. Sea-Land, an un­ Subcommittee on Merchant Marine subsidized company, an innovative Committee on Commerce, Science, leader in the industry worldwide, and security of SIU members or the safety and Transportation for many years a financially stable of the ships. United States Senate organization, today is losing millions We have been effecting these crew Washington, D.C. 20510 of dollars each quarter. Waterman, reductions wherever we can to do our August 16, 1986 which astounded the industry by re­ part in making the U.S.-ftag competi­ covering from bankruptcy, is facing tive. But, we can't do it all, and we Dear Ted: new difficulties because the Maritime can go no further alone. Thank you for your recent letter concerning S. 2662, legislation Administration is letting other ship­ We would hope that other unions designed to reform the Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS) program. ping companies into their trade routes. would begin to take a look at their The administration recognizes the need for meaningful ODS reform The Reagan administration contin­ manning requirements in light of the and would be pleased to explore with you ways to achieve a consensus ues to steer a ruinous "free trade" reality of the shipping world as it is on both the substance and cost of such a legislative package. S. 2662 course despite all of the warning sig­ today, and to take positive actions already includes several reforms that the administration believes are nals. Efforts by some segments of our within their organizations so that we important, such as authority for subsidized U.S.-flag operators to industry to make the U.S.-flag com­ can work together to save this indus­ construct or acquire vessels at world market prices and increased petitive on the high seas are ignored­ try. If we can do this together, we can operating flexibility necessary to respond more efficiently to market deliberately. In a recent letter to Sen. together per uade Congress that what­ conditions. Ted Stevens, chairman of the Senate's ever form of operating subsidie are I believe, however, that S. 2662 must go much further in Subcommittee on Merchant Marine, then necessary to keep our industry restructuring the existing ODS program in order for it to be a the director of Reagan's Office of Man­ viable and our nation's defense needs meaningful reform package. Among other things, the administration is agement and Budget urged the senator secure should be forthcoming. particularly concerned about the lack of change in the areas of crew to drydock any operating subsidy pro­ * * * size and wages, both of which need to be restructured to improve the gram because of "the lack of change long-term competitiveness of the U.S.-flag fleet. in the areas of crew size and wages ... ' ' Speaking of working together, this Cost is also a critical area. I agree with your assessment that (See the full text of this letter published membership is well aware that we have S. 2662 has significant budgetary problems and believe that its on this page.) been working toward the merger of cost needs to be brought in line with the cost of the existing The fact is that the SIU has substan­ maritime labor organizations. We feel ODS program. Crew size and wage reforms will help achieve tially restructured crew size and crew that the unity of common efforts to­ this goal as well as a hard look at the number of ships eligible responsibilities which have resulted in ward common goals is both necessary for subsidy and the need for grants to the small operators. significant savings to its contracted op­ and proper. We have had many dis­ With the end of this Congress quickly approaching, I can understand erators. And this has been done without cussions about merger in the past 25 your sense of urgency in seeking early Senate action on S. 2662. On compromising the job security of this years. Just recently, at my request, the other hand, I believe the substantive and budgetary problems Union's membership. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland sent associated with S. 2662 are too significant to await conference for Let me give you an example. When letters to all of the maritime unions resolution. Instead, I urge you to address these problems before Sea-Land designed and put into serv­ with a copy of our merger proposals. S. 2662 is brought to the Senate floor. ice 16 new diesel ships, 12 D-9s and During the past two months, the four D-6s, this Union negotiated crew National Maritime Union has dis­ reductions for both types of vessels. cussed these proposals in their publi­ Sincerely yours, According to figures published by the cation, and has polled their member­ James C. Miller U.S. Maritime Administration, this re­ ship. NMU President Shannon Wall Director sults in a savings to Sea-Land of $10 wrote to me recently and said that ct: Honorable John C. Danforth million per year. A significant oper­ "support for merger of all the unli- Honorable Ernest F. Hollings ating cost reduction, and it was ne­ Honorable Daniel K. Inouye gotiated without compromising the job (Continued on Page 23.)

Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of September 1986 North America , Atlantic , Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Vol. 48 , No. 9 AFL-CIO Executive Board Frank Drozak President Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Ed Turner Vice President Secretary Executive Vice President Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President Charles Svenson George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Editor Vice President Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor

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2 I LOG I September 1986 He Was Dedicated, Innovative and Energetic Bob Vahey, Architect of Many SIU Programs, Dies ocean mining and outer continental of," said Marianne Rogers, the SIU's shelf issues," said Jean lngrao, sec­ political director, "Bob Vahey main­ retary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades tained a standard of excellence. And Department. ·'He worked on devel­ he made people live up to that stand­ oping programs relating to ocean ther­ ard." mal energy and cargo preference." ''Bob Vahey made an immeasurable "He was the impetus behind the difference in this Union's grassroots General President's Council on the political efforts," said Rogers. "He Outer Continental Shelf,'' added had a genius for coordinating the ef­ SIUNA Vice President Jack Caffey. forts of a diverse group of people." Bob served as a delegate to the "Bob Vahey kept in daily contact International Labor Organization in with the ports," said Tom Messana. 1984, and wrote the Sealift Training "He gave full support to the officials Manual for the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ in the field. In return, he demanded berg School of Seamanship. He co­ that they maintain a certain standard ordinated the SIU's efforts to block in ervicing the membership." construction of the Cross-Florida "Whenever I had a problem," said Pipeline. Don Anderson, port agent for Wil­ "He was a brilliant mechanic," said mington, "I knew that I could turn to Frank Paladino, head of the SIU's Bob Vahey.'' inland division. ''You didn't mind working your guts Bob Vahey (left) was instrumental in developing many of the programs and issues that "Bob Vahey was the only person I out for him," said one official, "be­ have helped the SIU stay afloat in troubled times. He is pictured with SIU President know who could have gone through cause you knew that he· was work­ Frank Drozak. all those RFPs (Request for Pro­ ing twice as hard as you were." Bob Vahey, who waged a heroic first came up with the idea of applying posals)," said Red Campbell, in ref­ ''Bob Vahey had an uncanny ability,'' year-long battle against cancer, died the Service Contract Act to the mar­ erence to the bidding system for Navy said Jim Patti, head of the Maritime Sept. 17. He was 40 years old. itime industry.'' work. "Some of those proposals were Institute for Research and Industrial Described by those who worked Bob joined the SIU in 1979 to in excess of 500 pages. It was Bob Development and one of Bob's frat with him as "tireless" and "ener­ head its inland waters division. A vet­ who alerted many of our owners to brothers at George Washington Univer­ getic," Bob was involved in every eran of the ACBL, Dixie and Outreach potential military work." sity more than 20 years ago, "to make phase of this Union's activities. Marine beefs, he had been on the front "Bob Vahey represented the finest practical use of any conversation." Named special assistant to the SIU line in the battle to protect the rights of today's new breed of labor lead­ "You'd say something to Bob," - president in I 983, Vahey made a last­ of Union members employed in the ers," said Ron Rasmus, president of said Tom Messana, •'and months later ing contribution to the SIU and the tug and barge industry. Admiral Towing.and Barge Company. you'd find out he had used it as a basis maritime industry in such diverse areas He braved bullets in Jeffersonville, "We liked working with him because for some new idea or program.'' as safety, education and grassroots Ind. and time-consuming and often he understood and could balance the "He was a lovable guy," said Frank political activity. heart-wrenching legal maneuverings in needs of Seafarers with the needs of Paladino. "You could go in and talk "Although Bob's name was not on the federal courts and the National the maritime industry today.'' to him about anything." the SIU ballot," said SIU President Labor Relations Board to grapple with ''Bob Vahey was instrumental in "He was more than a boss," said Frank Drozak, "he did more to protect the growing anti-union trend in the tug helping us shape a curriculum that was Jeanne Textor, his administrative as­ the job security of this membership and barge industry. sensitive to the needs of the industry," sistant. .. He was a friend." than almost anyone else I can think ''Bob felt a personal sense of soli­ said John Mason, head of curriculum "Once you reach a certain age," of.,, darity with our members in the inland development at the Seafarers Harry said SIU Legislative Director Frank Bob played a pivotal role in help­ industry,'' said John Fay, assistant Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "If Pecquex, quoting something Bob ing the SIU secure thousands of mil­ secretary treasurer of the SIU. "He it weren't for him, we wouldn't have himself had said shortly before his itary-related jobs for its members. was not willing to see their wages and had a Sealift Conference, which was death, "you finally understand that no ''Bob Vahey was one of the first benefits cut.'' the first of its kind in the country, or one is indispensable. Yet while every­ people to understand the importance "The battle to protect the rights and a crane operator's course." one can be replaced," said Pecquex, of military work to the survival of the dignity of Union members on the riv­ "It was Bob Vahey who sold the ·'it takes longer to replace some people American-flag merchant marine," said ers is still being waged," said SIU Navy on the idea that the military than others." SIU Vice President Red Campbell. Vice President Mike Sacco. "We've work could be performed by civilian "It will be many moons," said Pec­ ''He did everything he could to push had some wins as well as some losses. mariners," said Bob Kesteloot, vice quex, "before we 'II see the likes of this organization in that direction.'' But when the final chapter is written, chairman of the Transportation Insti­ Bob Vahey again." At a time when the American-flag a great deal of credit will have to go tute and former head of the Navy's At his request, Bob Vahey was in­ fleet has dwindled to fewer than 400 to Bob Vahey.'' Sealift Division. ''The turning point terred at the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ ships, fully one-third of the jobs avail­ "No matter how difficult or impos­ came in 1985, when the Southern Cross berg School of Seamanship. On the able to SIU members are onboard sible a situation seemed," said SIU became the first vessel manned by day of his death, SIU President Frank military-contracted vessels. legal counsel Jim Altman, "Bob Vahey civilian mariners to do something more Drozak had the flags at the SIU head­ One of the last things that Bob had a way of rallying the troops, of than just participate in exerci es. quarters building flown at half mast. did before he entered the hospital for making things bearable through hi "The eyes of the Navy were really Bob is survived by his wife Eliz­ the final time was to secure a bid from optimism, professionali m and tenac­ opened by the flawless performance abeth; his parents; and two brothers, La vino Shipping Co., which means ity." of the SIU crew," said Kesteloot. William and Chris. 300 more jobs for SIU members. Before Bob joined the SIU in "More than anyone else I can think "I've never seen such a raw display 1979, he was director of re earch for of courage or devotion," said Mike the Tran portation In titute, a non­ Neumann, director of the Government profit maritime re earch organization. Contracts Department of the Trans­ His commitment to excellence helped portation Institute, who accompanied tran form that organization into one Bob to that meeting. "Bob knew he of the leading center of maritime was dying, but all he could think about research in the country. was the well-being of the member­ "Many of the maritime program ship." that were enacted in the 1970 would "I think the Lavino thing kept him never have een the light of day had going," said Tom Messana, another it not been for Bob Vahey,'' said assistant to the SIU president. "He Richard Da chbach, former maritime would not let himself die until he counsel for the Senate Commerce secured those jobs for the member­ Committee. ship." "I always knew," said Daschbach, As an SIU representative to the International Labor Organization (ILO), Bob Vahey "It was Bob Vahey," said SIU Vice "that I could rely on the integrity and helped bring unions from around the world together to face common problems. Last President Roy "Buck" Mercer, "who professionalism ofVahey's research." year in Geneva, Switzerland, Vahey (right) and Richard Daschbach, who represented the ''Bob Vahey was the father of the Maritime Trades Department, confer at the ILO meeting.

September 1986 I LOG I 3 I I I I • I I I orth America, AF -CIO September 1986 I I Washington Report For the Department of Transportation, that stopped anti-labor forces from gutting the I would mean a cut in spending authority for Service Contract Act. The victory came when I "I knew the end was coming when the lights fiscal year 1987 of $2.4 billion and a cut of Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) offered an I went dark. I pushed the children down on the $500 million in estimated outlays. Maritime amendment from the floor. I floor and covered them with my body.'' Administration operations and training, re­ Since its inception in 1965, the SCA has set I Those words were spoken by one of the search and development outlays would be stringent wage standards for companies bid­ I hostages onboard the ill-fated Pan American reduced by aboQt $4.7 million. ding for government-generated work. Under World Airways Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan. its provisions, a company cannot pay its work­ I The woman was lucky. She and her children Drug and Alcohol Testing ers less than prevailing local industrywide I survived the 16-hour ordeal. Eighteen of the standards. I 389 passengers and crewmembers did not. The SIU outlined its reaction to a proposed Language was included in the Senate version I International travel in this day and age poses rule by the Coast Guard on alcohol and drug of the FY 1987 Department of Defense Au­ I a problem. That is especially true for those abuse. thorization bill which would have severely I people whose job it is to transport goods and ··Just like American society,'' said SIU restricted the application of these wage restric­ materials on planes and ships. President Frank Drozak, ·'people who work tions. I Without these transportation workers, in­ I in the U.S. merchant marine face some serious The SIU worked with the rest of organized ternational commerce would be impossible. drug and alcohol abuse problems. labor to strike this language. I 11 Yet it is they who are on the front line in the We at the SIU have done quite a bit on I war against terrorism. Planes and ships have our own to help our people overcome the Cargo Preference I become natural targets for terrorists. burden of addiction. We applaud the Coast I • Indeed, after the raid on Libya, the Islamic Guard's efforts in this area. Under the Military Transportation Act of I Jihad promised to retaliate against ••American "We do, however, object to certain aspects 1904, 100 percent of the nation's defense car­ I embassies and ships." of the proposed rule .... " goes are reserved for U .S.-flag vessels. The In the Persian Gulf today, neutral ships (in Among the objections that Drozak cited Act waives this requirement, however, if no I the context of the Iran-Iraq War) are being U.S. tonnage is available or if the rates charged I were the provisions that would make it man­ stopped and searched. datory for seamen to turn someone in for drug by the U.S. carriers are excessive or "other­ I These latest developments demonstrate how use or else face loss of their own license· wise unreasonable.'' I important it is for this country to have an onboard alcohol and drug testing, and a re~ Under present regulations, the U.S. Mari­ I adequate sealift capability as well as a com­ habilitation program that would implement a time Administration is the agency charged with I prehensive policy on terrorism. The SIU is six-month waiting period for anyone who is the responsibility for determining whether a I dealing with this issue on many different levels, sent to or who volunteers to go to a rehabili­ U .S.-flag rate is excessive or unreasonable. from its training school at the Seafarers Harry tation program. Bowing to pressure from the U.S. Department I Lundeberg School of Seamanship to its legis­ of State, the Department of Defense has re- - I Drozak noted that the average seaman does lative staff in Washington, D.C. not have the expertise to determine who is or cently published a proposed rulemaking in the I is not on drugs, and that requiring them to Federal Register which would transfer this I Manpower Shortage tum someone in would create dissension on­ authority to the Department of Navy. I board a vessel. If they feel someone's behavior "The SIU believes that such a change would A hypothetical question: What if Libya were poses a threat to the safety of a vessel, most be detrimental to the U .S.-flag fleet," said SIU I to continue to sponsor terrorist activities? seamen have enough sense to report that Legislative Director Frank Pecquex. I Many noted experts, including Richard Nixon person. The proposed rule also has garnered the I and former Secretary of State Henry Kissin­ Most of the tests presently employed in field opposition of The Journal ofCommerce, which I ger, believe that this country should impose alcohol and drug testing are notoriously un­ notes that it would strip the Maritime Admin­ an embargo. But the question remains: Would I reliable. In some cases, there has been an istration of one of its more important functions. this country have adequate sealift capability I inaccurate testing rate of 65 percent. Such a move, said The Journal of Com­ to do that? I And while Drozak applauded the concept merce, might even make Marad expendable. Captain Robert W. Kesteloot, former direc­ of allowing people to retain their documents That would prove disastrous for the maritime I tor of the Navy's Strategic Sealift Division, • by going through a rehabilitation program, he indu try, said the Journal, because every in­ I and the new vice chairman of the Transpor­ feels it should be up to a seaman's counselor dustry that wants to protect its own interest I tation Institute, says that "the U.S. merchant to determine if he is fit to go back to work. must have at least one federal agency or I fleet will be nearly 250 ships short and would To mandate a six-month waiting period would department backing it. face a crew shortage of nearly 5,000 to 6,000 I deter many people from seeking help. I seamen in 1992 if a national emergency were Shipment of Coal to Military I to occur.'' The key to correcting that situation, ay Tax Reform Bases I Kesteloot, is cargo. Otherwise, the United I On August 16, House and Senate conferees Both the Senate and Hou e .versions of the States would remain a musclebound giant: Department of Defense Authorization Act for I overequipped in high-tech weaponry, but lack­ announced the broad outlines of a compromise tax reform bill. fiscal year 1987 contain provisions which would I ing in sealift and other conventional capabili­ •·Although the details of the final package require certain overseas U.S. military bases I ties. remain sketchy," said SIU Legislative Direc­ to convert from coal powered heating systems I tor Frank Pecquex, "it would appear that the to district heat. Better known a "city steam I Trade Deficit Soars U.S. maritime industry fared very well. Almo t heat" in the United States, district heat is a I without exception, every item or change sought system whereby American forces surrender August was a time for bad economic news. independent control of their own energy sources I The trade deficit reached an all-time monthly by the SIU was included in the conference committee's final bill." on U.S. bases and tie into municipal power I high. plants. I The country's economic performance con­ Among other things, the conference measure pretty much retains existing law with respect ·'Aside from the national security concerns I tinued to stagnate. In addition, the Office of associated with such as move," aid SIU Management and Budget (OMB) estimated to the vessel Capital Construction Fund and •• the deduction of expenses while attending a Legislative Director Frank Pecquex, "it could that the fiscal year 1987 budget deficit would force the layup of several SIU-contracted I top $163 billion. convention onboard a U .S.-flag cruise ship. I Both will continue. It repeals deductions that ships." What does that mean? According to the Because the Military Transportation Act of I OMB, if across-the-board spending cuts under had spurred investment in so-called •'flag-of• I convenience vessels." 1904 requires that I 00 percent of the coal for the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings deficit reduction these bases travel onboard U.S. vessels, it I law are still in effect, then non-defense pro­ provides full-time employment for quite a few I grams would have to be slashed by 7 .6 percent Service Contract Act I while defense programs would face cuts • amounting to 5.6 percent. By an overwhelming 61-34 vote, the Senate (Continued on Page 7.) 4 I LOG •I September 1986 Sabine Captain First to Sign Up For Inland SPAD Checkoff Frank Jewell, a captain for Sabine "I told them if we could come up Towing in Port Arthur, Texas, not with a plan, I would be the first to only helped come up with the first sign up," he said. SPAD checkoff plan for Sabine, but After three years as a deckhand, became the first Boatman there to sign Jewell was one of the first Boatmen up for it. to complete the Transportation Insti­ The 29-year-old, who has been tute' s Operator Scholarship Program working tugs since shortly after high at SHLSS. Then three years ago he school, was on the contract committee upgraded again when he received his which recently hammered out an offshore license. agreement with Sabine.

Capt. Frank Jewell (right) receives congratulations from Houston Rep Dean Corgey for being the first Boatman at Sabine Towing to sign up for SPAD checkoff.

Luedtke Engineering Dredging Buffalo Harbor Luedtke Engineering has won the contract to dredge the Buffalo (N. Y .) Harbor. • Luedtke has also won the job to dredge the harbor of Racine, Wis. Dunbar & Sullivan will do the shoreside work there . • The Zenith Dredge Co. is on a dredge job in the Duluth, Minn. area . • The new contract for Boatmen at the Tampa Bay Pilots Assn. was signed, A SPAD checkoff agreement was also included in a new three-year contract with C.G. sealed and delivered. Willis Towing. Aboard the tug Roletta in Paulsboro, N .J. are from the left, Whit Williams, deckhand; Herbert Williams, captain; Jim Martin, SIU Norfolk port agent, and James Carawan. Tug Marion Moran Sails for Chile Crowley Votes New Contract SIU Boatmen at Crowley Marine in the ports of Wilmington and Long Beach, Calif., Philadelphia, San Juan, Lake Charle and Jacksonville early this month voted 165 to 114, with four ballots voided, for a new three-year contract. The last contract expired June 30. In the ports of Wilmington and Long Beach, Calif., unlicensed Boatmen work 24-hour shifts manning 15 tug­ boats, 20 barges and call boats. The bigger boats have 6-man crews and the smaller boats have 5-man crews. They dock ships and shift barges for the U.S. Navy and for private shipping there. Crowley Marine also has unlicensed and licensed SIU Boatmen on their Caribe Towing giant sea-going tugs The crew of the tug Marion Moran (Moran of Texas) gets a little free time as she awaits a berth in Galveston, Texas to take on a load of and barges on the run from the ports wheat bound for Chile. The crew is (front I. tor.) 2nd Mate Dick Holt, AB Jimmy Papis Jr., Asst. Engineer Paul Joiner, Chief Engineer of Jacksonville, Fla. and Lake Charles, Joe Kadak, (back row) Cook John Lee, Capt. Lou Vest, 1st Mate Jim Moran, OS Wade Wansley and AB Robert Wiggins. La. to San Juan, P.R. and return.

September 1986 I LOG I 5 New Pensioners

Joe Albritten, 64 , joined the Union was a former member of MEBA, the in the port of St. Louis, Mo. Brother Teamsters Union and the Elevator Albritten is a resident of Murray, Ky. Construction Union. He attended the 1977 Piney Point Gulf Inland Educa­ Pink Amos Jr., 60, tional Conference. Boatman Le Blanc joined the Union in is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the port of Norfolk World War II. He was born in Gretna, in 1959. He sailed as La. and is a resident of Belle Chasse, a deckhand for the La. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad from William "Will" 1961 to 1986. Brother Drue Savage, 60, Amos is a veteran of joined the Union in the U.S. Army during World War II. the port of New Or­ He was born in Rutherfordton, N.C. leans in 1969. He and is a resident of Hampton, Va. sailed as a tanker­ man and deckhand Aboard the Gulf Star (Sheridan Transportation) are (I. to r.) SIU Rep Nick Celona; J. Cleverne Lord for Dixie Carriers R. Thomas, AB; Steve Parrish, AB, and Steve Frantz, mate. Bradberry, 65, joined from 1967 to 1986. the Union in the port Brother Savage last sailed out of the of Port Arthur, Texas port of Wilmington, Calif. He is a in 1975. He sailed as veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. In Memoriam a cook for Sabine Born in Jackson Parish, La., Savage Towing from 1971 to is a resident of Houma, La. 1976. Brother Brad­ Eugene Parham died on June 5. July 23. Brother Walsh joined the berry last sailed out Charles Hammond Yates, 62, joined Brother Parham sailed for National Union in the port of Savannah, Ga. in of the port of Houston. He was a the Union in the port of Houston in Marine Service from 197 5 to 1977 and 1957 sailing last as a captain for the former member of the Electricians 1956. He sailed as a tankerman and for Sabine Towing in 1985. C.G. Willis Barge Line. He was born Union. Boatman Bradberry is a vet­ AB for G & H Towing from 1951 to in South Carolina and was a resident eran of the U.S. Army during World 1986. Brother Yates was born in Cape of Vidalia, Ga. Burial was in the Old War II. Born in Center, Texas, he is Giradeau, Mo. and is a resident of Berry G. Walsh Jr., 58, died of a Mt. Zion Cemetery, Lyons, Ga. Sur­ a resident of Port Arthur. Houston. heart attack in Chesapeake, Va. on viving is his widow, Mamie.

Thomas Joseph Dujmovich Sr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1961. He sailed as a store­ Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters keeper and maintenance man for Cur­ tis Bay Towing from 1948 to 1977. AUG. 1-31, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH Brother Dujmovich was a former All Groups All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C member of the IBL of APL. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard dur­ Port DECK DEPARTMENT Gloucester ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ing World War II. Boatman Dujmov­ New York ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ich was born in Philadelphia and is a Philadelphia ...... 1 0 4 2 0 4 6 0 5 Baltimore ...... 3 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 0 resident of Glenolden, Pa. Norfolk ...... 60 8 0 38 13 0 92 26 0 Mobile ...... 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 New Orleans ...... 2 2 5 1 1 1 4 0 4 Benjamin Edward Edge, 61 , joined Jacksonville ...... 2 1 4 0 0 0 2 1 4 the Union in the port of Norfolk m San Francisco ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wilmington ...... 10 1 11 0 0 0 14 6 15 1962. He sailed as a deckhand and Seattle ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 chief engineer for Stone Towing m Puerto Rico ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Houston ...... 4 1 6 2 0 3 3 1 7 1958 and for Cape Fear Towing from Algonac ...... 4 5 0 7 8 0 17 29 0 1969 to 1976. Brother Edge also worked St. Louis ...... 0 0 7 1 1 7 1 1 0 Piney Point ...... 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 as a machinist for Coastal Motors from Totals ...... 89 19 38 63 23 16 148 65 44 1954 to 1958. He was a former member Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT of the United Mine Workers Union, Gloucester ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 District 50 from 1958 to 1962. Boatman New York ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia ...... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Edge is a veteran of the U.S. Army Baltimore ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 during World War II. A native of Norfolk ...... 10 2 0 10 2 0 11 2 0 Mobile ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bladen City., N.C., he is a resident New Orleans ...... 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 of Wilmington, N .C. Jacksonville ...... 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 3 San Francisco ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wilmington ...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 David B. George, Seattle ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Puerto Rico ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64, joined the Union Houston ...... 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 1 m the port of Nor­ Algonac ...... 2 2 0 0 0 0 25 22 0 St. Lou is ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 folk. He sailed as a Piney Point ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 deckhand. Brother Totals ...... 12 5 8 12 3 4 40 25 7 George was born in Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT North Carolina and Gloucester ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 New York ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 is a resident of Wil­ Philadelph ia ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 mington, N .C. Baltimore ...... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Norfolk ...... 9 1 0 13 0 0 15 1 0 Mobile ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gustave Henry New Orleans ...... 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 Jacksonville ...... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 LeBlanc Jr., 65, San Francisco ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 joined the Union in Wilmington ...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Seattle ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the port of New Or­ Puerto Rico ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 leans m 1956. He Houston ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Algonac ...... 1 1 0 0 0 0 18 7 0 sailed as a deckhand St. Louis ...... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 and captain aboard Piney Point ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Totals ...... 10 2 5 13 1 2 35 9 4 the tug Coyle (Coyle Line) from 1947 to Totals All Departments ...... 111 26 51 88 27 22 223 99 55 1957 and for Crescent Towing from *" Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 1958 to 1977. Brother Le Blanc last **" Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. shipped out of the port of Mobile and

6 I LOG I September 1986 In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy.

HROUGH six terms in office, defense and has worked hard to con­ could have been waived if the effort T three in the state legislature and vince members of Congress to invest passed, the congressman led the Com­ three in the U.S. Senate, Senator Bob in strengthening the nation's conven­ merce Committee to oppose the plan. Packwood has been a representative tional military forces which include In the end, the plan was so watered of the people of Oregon. In his re­ the maritime fleet. He has lobbied to down that its originators stopped their election campaign, he once more has put Superfund environmental cleanup lobby and it failed to pass out of the the full support of the Seafarers Inter­ funds to use in his state and to keep committee stage. national Union. essential social programs from being In the 1980 Congress, Wirth stood Oregon, a deep-water port state, cut from the budget. He is a strong with five of his Democratic colleagues carries on important shipping for the environmentalist working toward clean in the Budget Committee against that nation's western seaboard. Maritime air legislation and an ''Atari'' Demo­ year's budget as it came onto the floor is a major component ~f Oregon's crat who supports legislation aimed at of the House. It had even greater cuts economy. While new technologies may promoting high technology education in social programs and increases in be good to cure short-term problems and industrialization. defense than the budget that was passed caused by a slump in the timber in­ In particular, the Colorado con­ later that year. Together, the five con­ dustry, Packwood believes that mari­ gressman is credited with blocking two gressmen were able to defeat the time is the staple of Oregon. efforts that would have had serious Sen. Robert Packwood budget. Of primary interest to Senator Pack­ implications for Coloradans and the Oregon wood is supplying maritime workers nation. One, a move to hasten energy Wirth has served on the House and enterprises, especially U .S.-flag on the 1985 tax reform package sub­ exploration projects asked that local, Budget Committee and the Science shipping, with every bit of cargo that mitted to Congress, "If taxation of state and federal laws be waived in and Technology Committee. He has he could bring through his vote in employee benefits is in the bill," he some instances. Seeing that among also served as a member of the Energy Congress. In the Senate, Packwood said, "that in and of itself will make other things, Davis-Bacon union wages and Commerce Committee. has never been absent from the floor the entire bill unacceptable to me and when the Senate has met to consider I will work hard to defeat it regardless ENATOR Alan Cranston, senior key maritime bills. Each time he has of what else it contains." Ssenator from California, is cam­ voted on the final version of legisla­ On labor's side again in 1978, this paigning to serve a fourth term in tion, he has voted on the side of the time working on revising labor laws, office. He has served in the Senate as American flag. He has voted with the Packwood favored elimination oflabor Democratic Whip since 1977. SIU on the cargo preference compro­ laws that have limited union organiz­ Originally elected in 1968, the Dem­ mise, oil cargo preference, Alaskan ing and common-site picketing. Lifting ocratic senator has faced uphill races oil export, the SPR fill rate, P.L. 480 such laws would give workers in the in recent elections. California voters cargoes, the convention tax deduc­ construction trades more freedom to are wedded to a history of Republican tion, TAK-X spending and T-5 spend­ act in support of their union during a endorsements and faithful to former ing, the Cunard waiver, shipping de­ strike by workers. Governor Ronald Reagan. regulation legislation, and the Senate Packwood has been criticized by Beginning his political career in 1958, resolution 1159. Only on the SPR fill members of his own party for his pro­ Cranston ran for California state con­ rate vote in 1982 did Packwood take labor stands. He has also been criti­ troller. He won the race, the first time a position contrary to the SIU. Two cized for his work to gain equal rights in 72 years that a Democrat had been years later, when the measure came for women and for supporting anti­ elected state controller. In 1984, Sen­ up again in the Senate, he was to discrimination laws. Packwood is per­ ator Cranston ran for the Democratic Sen. Alan Cranston rejoin the SIU camp by voting for haps the most outspoken advocate of presidential nomination losing to Wal­ California maintaining a fill rate on the Strategic legalized abortion in the Senate today ter F. Mondale. Petroleum Reserve. and has been the object of a movement Besides taking on difficult elections, deductions for passenger vessels. He The youngest representative in the by the New Right to unseat candidates Senator Cranston has often been at also voted against export of Alaskan Senate at the time he took office, favoring continuance of pro-choice the center of difficult issues. He has North Slope Oil. Senator Packwood rose quickly to as­ laws. been a leader of the nuclear freeze For the labor movement as a whole, sume chairmanship of the Senate Fi­ In other areas, Senator Packwood movement and a fervent believer in Senator Cranston has contributed to nance Committee. His main interest has tried to bring deregulation of the arms control, working to limit the development of job training programs has been tax reform. As a Republican broadcasting industry, equal insur­ spread of the nuclear capability to and child care assistance programs. he has followed a conservative outline, ance rates for women and men and other nations. As part of his work on He sponsored the Comprehensive Em­ seeking such changes as tax deduc­ non-discrimination in educational in­ national defense, Senator Cranston has ployment and Training Act (CET A) in tions for taxpayers who send their stitutions receiving federal assistance. asked Congress to strengthen conven­ 1973, a program that grew to include children to private schools and capital He serves on the Commerce, Science tional armed forces and to rekindle thousands of unemployed teenagers gains tax savings for companies. But and Transportation Committee (and is national interest in the U.S. merchant and displaced workers throughout the he has also fought against proposals a former chairman of the committee) marine. nation and provided sources of job to tax employee benefits. In the debate and the Committee on Joint Taxation. Cranston voted to increase tonnage education and employment. for U .S.-flag vessels. He supported Senator Cranston has served on the ban resident . Yet, since 1974, when the SIU on 1985 cargo preference Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Rep. Timothy E. Wirth was first elected legislation, Strategic Petroleum Re­ Committee, the Foreign Relations to Congress, he has managed to sup­ serve quotas, P.L. 480 cargoes, oil Committee, and the Veterans Affairs port the interests of each of the e cargo preference and convention tax Committee. divergent groups. The proof is in his re-election to office six times since his first campaign in 1974. In addition, Congressman Wirth has been asked to support legislation af­ Washington Report fecting the maritime industry. Though (Continued from Page 4.) Colorado is not a maritime state, but U.S. vessels. "In an effort to protect Department of Energy has promised rather a new growth area of high tech­ jobs and not jeopardize the security to maintain a 35 ,000 barrel-a-day fill nology industries, the congressman of our military heating sources," said rate for the Strategic Petroleum Re- has given his vote on the following Pecquex, "the SIU has joined a coa­ serve. issues: He has voted for retention of lition of other interested parties to the Convention Tax Deduction for eliminate the mandatory conversion The SIU has long argued that such business expenses on U .S.-flag ves­ provisions contained in the Depart­ a move would not only benefit the oil Rep. Timothy Wirth sels. In 1981 and 1982, he voted for ment of Defense Authorization Act." industry, but would also protect Amer­ Colorado Naval Construction subsidies and for ican national security interests. olorado's 2nd district is home to the elimination of user fees as a means Strategic Petroleum C wealthy oil magnates and poor to clear up the U.S. share of the St. Reserve Under the P. L. 480 program, all hispanics, University of Colorado stu­ Lawrence Seaway debt. Responding to the financial crisis in such oil would have to be transported dents and settled conservative subur- Congressman Wirth favors a strong the domestic oil producing states, the by American-flag vessels.

September 1986 I LOG I 7 Army Reservists Come to Piney Point To Learn Cargo Handling With Seafarers The SHLSS 32-ton Hagglund The large numbers of outsize these soldiers left the school trained Crane was recently used by and heavy equipment, such as and ready to perform as vital members of the U.S. Army helicopters, tracked and wheeled members of the sealift Reserve 1173RD Transportation vehicles, are of primary concern community's cargo handling team. Unit from Boston, Massachusetts. for the loadout of sealift vessels by These soldiers reported to SHLSS the military and merchant for their two week Active Duty marine. In addition to this type of I Training in Cargo Handling and cargo, 20 ft. and 40 ft. containers were integrated with SIU must also be loaded and stowed ,! members who were undergoing either below deck or topside. The the regular four week Sealift extensive sealift training facility at Operations and Maintenance SHLSS is ideally suited for this Course. type of operation. Since the Army Reserve While training with the crane accounts for 60 % of all military was the primary goal for the cargo that would be loaded soldiers, fork truck operations aboard the Ready Reserve Fleet were equally important and during a national emergency, a included in their schedule. common bond existed between Under the instruction of Crane seafarer and soldier during this Operator John Russell and Fork training period. Truck Instructor Joe Marshall, A truck is hoisted clear and ready to be placed on a barge.

Fork Truck Instructor Joe Marshall (I) directs fork truck drivers, SP-4 Joseph Iannuzzi (c) and SSG Marco Morales (r), on where to set down the oallatized ammunition containers.

SSG David Comeau (I) and SP-4 Joseph Iannuzzi control the tag lines as The signalman SSG Marco Morales directs the operation and gives the the crane operators prepare to place the aircraft engine on a barge. hold signal.

8 I LOG I September 1986 Enterprises, a company Harris set up to educate American consumers about the perils of buying foreign-made products. ''When people buy foreign products", says Harris, "they're really only hurting themselves. They may save a little money in the short run, but in the long run it will lead to the collapse of the American economy.'' For example, Harris says, buying a foreign car does more than just put American auto workers out of a job~ it is effectively a layoff of whole families. This has a domino effect that strains the entire economy Salvacion Harris, Edwin 'Red' when the worker and his family Harris and daughter Kathy chat with can't buy food and other SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin necessities. According to Harris, it isn't the Seafarer Promotes government's fault that the economy is weak, and it isn't the American Goods fault of the companies or unions. The only one who is really to Red Harris is a seafarer who blame is the consumer. ----Big Red Departs SHLSS"'""---- believes very strongly that ''The most important thing The SHLSS Lightship Big Red has seen a lot of service in its 80 year Americans should buy American­ anyone can do is to buy history. The former U.S. Lightship WAL-.509 saw nearly sixty years of made products. So strongly, in American. Sometimes it takes a service as a U.S. Coast Guard "Relief Lightship - Search and Rescue fact, that he has written a book little looking to find American Vessel.'' about it. Made In America: A products anymore, but we all have The Coast Guard donated the ship to the school in 1968 where it was Jobs Creating Manual is published to do it or soon we will have no turned into a floating museum. by Red-Blooded American economy at all. '' Recently this vessel was sold and on August 19, 1986 it was towed to Yonkers, New York where it will be used as a special catering restaurant. SHLSS Course

Army Reserve 1173RD Graduates Front row (I. to r.) Neil Coyle, SGT Larry Debnan. Second row: Bill Hellwege (Inst.), SSG David Comeau, SSG Paul Cully, SP-4 Joseph Iannuzzi, SP-4 John Pratt, SSG Marco Morales.

. ~~~~ ' .itlli Welding Diesel Engine Scholarship Towboat Operator Scholarship First row (I. to r.) Mike Calhoun, Patrick Coppola, Robert I. to r. J. Christopher Clifford, Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), First row (I. to r.) Chuck Taylor, Joseph Owens, Kenneth Oppel. Second row: Bill Foley (Inst.), Chri.s Benzenberg, Leo G. McGeoghegan, Rudolph Salvaggio, Harold L. Glaser. Second row Stephen Judd, Willie Owens, Thomas Spiros Perdikis, John Trent. McDaniel, Billy Ben Harroff. White, Michael Davis.

Seallft Operations & Maintenance First row (I. to r.) Lexa Mcclean, William Simmons, Joseph Krebs, Jack Freeman, Joseph A. Foote. Second row (I. to r.) Inland Trainee Group Joe Marshal (Instructor), Mike Hasson, John Day, Joseph Front row (I. tor.) Robert Williams, Joe Marshall (Instructor), Jay Arnold. Third row (I. to r.) David R.C. Elliott, Hayden Charles Butler Jr. Second Row (I. to r.) Ben Cusic (Instructor), Gifford, Kris Carson, James E. Llewellyn. Fourth row (I. to r.) Chris Schlumm, Steve Booth, Bill Weatherholt, Vern Hoenes. Jon Beard, Billy Ray Hanbury, Robert Carson, Thomas Third row (I. to r.) Roy Matteson, Gary Haskett, Dennis Jerry, Hogan. Not pictured: Mike Bolger, and F. Mosebach. Danny Fortner, Tom Casey (Instructor).

September 1986 I LOG I 9 Recertification Programs Upgrading Course Schedule Check-In Completion Course Date Date

Steward Recertification November 3 December 8 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Adult Education Courses

The following is the current course schedule for the 1986 school year at Check-In Completion the Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School of Seamanship. Course Date Date For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes for this six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; year, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following date: Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. October 31 December 13 Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade Seafarers applying for the upgraders Lifeboat class and who are either ESL ~ or need some work on basic skills, may take the ESUABE Lifeboat course are advised to enroll for class as early as ~ible. Although every effon will three weeks prior to the scheduled Lifeboat class. This class will be offered: be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in 1987 size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs. The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. They will be offered as follows: SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Able-Bodied Seaman October 17 October 24 College Programs

Check-In Completion Engine Upgrading Courses Course Date Date Associates in Arts 1987 Check-In Completion Course Date Date Nautical Science Certificate November 10 December 19

Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) October 31 December 12

Diesel Engine Technology November 7 December 19 Welding November 7 December 5 NOTICE To All SIU Members Deck Upgrading Courses Who Are Scheduled To Attend SHLSS You must present an up-to-date SIU clinic card before Check-In Completion attending classes. Course Date Date All students who are enrolled in a U.S. Coast Guard cenified class must carry a valid clinic card and pass a Coast Guard Celestial Navigation October 10 November 14 approved physical examination before entering the course. Lifeboat October 6 October 17 October 10 October 24

Able Seaman October 24 December 19

Radar Observer November 14 November 28

Tankerman December 1 December 11

Radar Observer (Renewal) November 7 November 14 SPECIAL NOTICE TO December 5 December 12 Third/Second Assistant Engineers of Steam Vessels

Do you hold either a Third or Sec­ sel Engines: Fuel and Lube Oil Sys­ All Rating Upgrading Courses ond Assistant Engineer's License for tems and (2) Propulsion Diesel En­ Steam Vessels? If so, we want to bring gines: Cooling, Intake and Exhaust, to your attention the fact that there is and Drive Train Systems. Upon pass­ Check-In Completion a method of adding "motor vessels" ing these exams the U.S. Coast Guard Course Date Date to that license. As you well know, will add either Third Assistant Engi­ there is a demand for engineers of neer-Motor Vessels or Second Assist­ Seal ift Operations and October 17 November 14 motor vessels in the industry. ant Engineer-Motor Vessels, depend­ ing on your license. Maintenance November 14 December 12 The U.S. Coast Guard offers a "mo­ To assist you in preparing for the tor addendum'' to those persons who "motor addendum," the Seafarers obtain six months watch-standing sea­ Harry Lundeberg School is offering a time on a motor vessel as either Oiler, four-week Motor Addendum prepara­ Steward Upgrading Courses QMED or Junior Engineer while hold­ tion course. The course will be the ing a license as Third or Second As­ last four weeks of the Original Third/ si tant Engineer of Steam Vessels. Check-In Completion Second Assistant Engineer of Steam However, the six months watch-stand­ Course Date Date or Motor Vessels course. ing eatime must be obtained after you To make application or for further receive your license. Chief Cook October 1 Jan.9, 1987 information, contact the Vocational The ''motor addendum'' consists of Department of the Seafarers Harry Cook & Baker October 1 Jan.9, 1987 two examinations: (I) Propulsion Die- Lundeberg School of Seamanship. November 19 Feb. 27, 1987

Ch ief Steward October 1 Jan.9, 1987

10 I LOG I September 1986 At the end of their Recertified Stew­ ards training at SHLSS, the class throws a culinary arts party with all sorts of fine food. Four members of the class (left) were (I. to r.) Peter Gonsalves, Yogo Gonsales, Franki Ross and Rudolf Spingat. At right is a bread basket made by the class. That's right, it's made from real bread. Rudolf Spingat (below) poses by his petit fours. Old-Timer Seeks Club Mates My name is Charles Hill, BK # H-573. I recently retired from the SIU and I am doing nothing but fishing in my lake in my backyard. I came up with the idea of starting a club for us rocking chair guys. It would be a means of keeping up communications with each other and possibly doing things we would enjoy together. I know we've been spread out all over the country and that in a way is an advantage, especially to those traveling across country on vacations, etc. It would provide us with visitors from our past years of shipping and a lot of interesting sea stories retold. I would appreciate it if you could put a write-up in the Log, describing my idea. If anyone is interested, they could send me a letter with name, address, telephone number, the department that they worked in, hobbies and anything else that might improve on the idea.

Fraternally, Chuck Hill Rt. 1Box107 Shepherd,Texas77371

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes TIONS. Copie of the SIU constitution are available in specific provision for safeguarding the membership's all Union halls. All memhers should ohtain copies of this money and Union finances. The constitution requires a constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three tents. Any time you feel any memher or officer is attempt­ months, which are to be submitted to the membership by ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee hy any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc., of rank and file members, elected by the membership, as well as all other details, then the memher so affected makes examination each quarter of the finances of the should immediately notify headquarters. Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered employers. Con. equently, no memher may he discrimi­ in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund nated again t because of race. creed. color. sex and na­ agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees tional or geographic origin. If any memher feels that he i'\ in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should and management representatives and their alternates. All notify Union headquarters. expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made 11111n1m1un1111111nu11111111111111nu11111111111111n1111111111111111n1111111111111111111111111111111 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ patrolman or other Union offi:::ial, in your opinion. fails fund financial records are available at the headquarters of ceeds are u ed to further its objects and purpose includ­ to protect your contract rights properly. contact the the various trust funds. ing. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and nearest SIU port agent. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation ity are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping traditionally refrained from publi hing any article serving improved employment opportunities for seamen and rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available the political purposes of any individual in the Union. boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contracts between the Union and the employers. notify membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return re­ by membership action at the September. 1960. meeting solicited or received because of force. job discrimination, ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ Angus "Red" Campbell policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board a contribution is made hy reason of the ahove improper 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way may delegate, from among its ranks. one individual to conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified Prince Georges County carry out this responsibility. mail within 30 days of the contribution for inve. tigation Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Sup­ Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid port SP AD to protect and further your economic, poli­ you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an tical and social interests. and American trade union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ concepts. stances should any memher pay any money for any reason CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages attempts to require any such payment he made without been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right or and conditions under which you work and live aboard supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a a~ to Union records or information, he should immediately notify your ship or boat. Know your contract rights. as well as payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper should not have heen required to make such payment. this return receipt requested. The add~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU should immediately he reporteLI to Union heauquarters. Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746.

September 1986 I LOG I 11 Clue #1 What's 9, 721 miles southeast of Grundy, Va.? Clue #2 A Speck in the Indian Ocean Is Home to 100 What's south of the Equator and north of the Tropic of Capricorn?

Clue #3 Where can you get a free haircut? Too bad. Time's up and you've lost the car. The correct answer, as several hundred Seafarers who have been there know, is Diego Garcia, an island in the Indian Ocean that is probably smaller than the town of Grundy. Anchored off this small island in the British Indian Ocean Territories are usually about a dozen or more Amer­ ican-flag ships under charter to the MSC. It's a Maritime Prepositioning Ships' location. These ships carry everything from tanks to water to supply American military forces if they are ever needed in that part of the world. Last month when Headquarters Rep Stationed in Diego Garcia, the American Cormorant is a semi-submersible ship, which Carl Peth left Camp Springs to service also carries tug boats and other gear. Above is the crew (I. to r. front) Mohamed Abdullah, the ships, eight SIU-contracted ves­ AB Tony Spurgeon, SIB Nancy Heyden, SIA Albert De La Alma, AB Robert Crooks, sels were there, with more than 100 (middle) Chief Cook Mavna Wilson, AB Charles Davis, (rear) AB Michael Moore, SIA Alonzo Belcher, AB James Bernachi, QMED Michael Coyle and Bosun Wallace Perry. Seafarers onboard. In addition, seven other U .S.-flag ships were in the an­ chorage. Photos by Carl Peth The five Maersk Line ships, all car­ rying enough gear to outfit a 3,000- man Marine amphibious brigade, were the Cpl. Louis Hauge Jr., 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, PFC James Anderson Jr., PFC William Baugh and the Pvt. Harry Fisher. All these ships are named after Congressional Medal of Honor win­ ners. In addition, the Falcon Leader (Sea­ hawk Management) and the Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas Corp.) were floating at anchor off the island. Also the semi-submersible American Cor­ morant (Pacific Gulf Marine) which carries several military tugs aboard Above is the crew of the Pvt. Harry Fisher (I. to r. front) AB Fred Bischoll, Bosun Rich was at Diego Garcia. Minutello, SIA Lufti Nagi, (rear) Chief Cook Andrew Marcus, QEE Calvin Langley, AB After getting a job on one of these Mike Masek, AB Robert Bakeman, GUDIE David Diamond, SI A Saleh Hassen, ALU MPS ships, it takes a bit more time to James Gladney and SIB Eddie Johnson.

The crew of the PFC James Anderson Jr. r.) AB Charles Boles, AB Gregory Lee, Tankersley, (standing) AB David Dees Ortega, SIB Tom Maley, GUDIE To Bernard Blunt and Bosun/AB Alfonso Ar

A shipboard barbeque is a special treat on the F Steward Assistants Lufti Nagi (left) and Saleh H A launch service at Diego Garcia ferries supplies and crews from ship to shore. Here the launch is alongside the PFC James Anderson Jr. man the serving table.

12 I LOG I September 1986 farers on Prepositioning Ships get aboard than a taxi ride from the hall to the waterfront. "I was lucky," Peth said, "I gc,t a charter from Newark via Paris and Cairo. It only took a little more than 20 hours. That was the Cadillac of repat flights. Some of those military C-141 flights take about 48 hours." Normally a tour of one of the MPS ships is four months on and two off. "But it's a different kind of sailing," Peth said. During an average month, exercises might take the ship (by itself or some­ times with another) out for anywhere from one to three nights. During those exercises the crew will practice un­ derway replenishment, helicopter landings and man overboard drills. In port, the order of the day is usually general maintenance work and other drills. Diego Garcia may be tiny and it may be in the middle of nowhere, but the island does provide some amenities you couldn't find if you spent most of your time at sea with fast turn arounds in port. A launch service runs 10 trips a day On the 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, Bosun Jim Spencer takes on stores delivered by the launch from shore to the ships. Once ashore, service. More than 1,000 eggs depend on his smooth operation of the crane through the a seaman can take a college course or hand controls. drink a beer. The University of Mary­ land and Central Texas College have an extension center. In addition, there is a Seaman's Club with a gift shop, restaurant and bar. There is also a medical clinic, a library, Post Office, barber shop (with free haircuts), tailor shop, Stars and Stripes Book Store, ice cream stand, a post exchange and a chapel. The island also is home to an officers club, CPO club and E.M. club, bowl­ ing alley, swimming pool, a beach, hiking and jogging trails, a gym, movie theater and a package store. A Sea­ farer can swim, snorkel, sailboat and windsurf off the island too. There's a lot more to do on Diego " Garcia than there is on a ship in the One of the first MPS ships crewed was the Cpl. Louis Hauge. Pictured above is the current middle of the North Atlantic. But as crew: SI A William Gigante, Bosun Gus Koutouros, AB David Brantley, Chief Steward Georg Kenny, Chief Cook Maureen Kenny, AB Robert Trainor, AB Sal Ciculla, GUDIE Peth said, it is a very different kind of Ali Amran, SIA Lisa Wright, AC Ivan Salis, Cook/Baker "Bill the Baker" Seidenstricker, sailing, not for everybody, but not bad AB Jim McHugh, AB Carlos Irizarry, SIA David Collison, GUDIE Clarence Pompey and work if you can get it. QEE Charlie Lore.

The Overseas Valdez delivered a load of oil to Diego Garcia. In the galley are Chief Cook Henry Planel (left) and SIB Ray Mann.

September 1986ILOGI13 was vetoed by an indifferent Reagan administration. Area Vice Presidents' Report That same administration has dragged its feet and ultimately diminished funds also were successful in negotiating this for a course at Piney Point. I guarantee for badly needed dredging and marine same PAC clause with Red Circle and when you leave you will not only know construction project . The few jobs other companies. This is a very im­ about military ships, but will know that come up for bid are attacked by portant step for all inland members, how to operate that gantry crane you non-union, price-cutting companies to one that will give us a stronger voice see on the school grounds. such a degree that our contracted com­ in maritime issues affecting our jobs With more MSC ships up for bid, panies have to seek contractual and job security. and with an SIU-contracted company concessions from us to stay in th )all having the best chance to win these game. ships, it behooves us to do our part in Gulf Coast not only taking these jobs, but doing By V.P. Joe Sacco a yeoman'sjob while we are out there. Not only do you help yourselves, but HIPPING in the Gulf area has been you help your fringe benefits and your Ssteadily picking up. In New Or­ Union. leans this month, the Pollux will go on sea trials for two weeks. This will require a full crew. The Bellatrix will be right behind her when she returns, also requiring a full crew. Most importantly, we are urging our membership to assist the SIU with the Lavino ships and all the Navy vessels. ------~ /i,;:=. We have worked hard to get these Government Services East Coast jobs. There is a lot at stake for the by V.P. Roy Mercer by V.P. Leon Hall Union and our membership in terms of job security. T is interesting to note the changes HIPPING has been good in all In Jacksonville, this past month we I in Government Services shipping Sdeepsea ports on the East Coast crewed up the Falcon Duchess and that have taken place since the merger this month. the Ogden Willamette. I am also happy of the Military Sea Transport Union Great Lakes In New York, we crewed up the to report that there is plenty of relief into the Seafarers International Union, by V.P. Mike Sacco new bulk carrier MV Aspen for a grain work for those who are short on sea­ Government Services Division, al­ run to Pakistan. time for their eligibility. most five years ago. HE activity on the inland water­ In Philadelphia, contract negotia­ In the inland division in Houston, The most notable change is the Tways is at its high mark at this tions will begin with Interstate Oil notification has been sent to Higman administration's decision to contract time of the year. OrgulfTransportation Transport Sept. 29. Towing Co. in Orange, Texas for re­ out to private industry work that is or is crewing new boats in an effort to In that same port, Coleman Launch opening of the contract for negotia­ was performed by Federal Civil Serv­ handle its grain contracts. This means Service negotiations also are coming tions. Also, the Tampa Pilot contract ice employees. To this end, the Mili­ more jobs for our membership. up. has been successfully negotiated and tary Sealift Command is in the process In the last few months, we have had In Baltimore, the Union has won ratified by the SIU membership in of contracting out to private industry to start an Inland Deckhand Training some favorable decisions relative to Tampa, Fla. many of their nucleus ships under the Program at Piney Point to train new the "alter ego" case against Mc­ I was informed last week that Na­ Government OMB Circular A-76 Pro­ members to meet the demand for un­ Allister Brothers (Outreach Marine). tional Marine Service Inc. is being gram. This simply means that certain licensed personnel at Orgulf. We have The Union will stay on top of any new sold to a private investor group under MSC ships are bid for operation as had three classes so far this year, and developments a far a the McAllister/ the name of National Barge Lines of per MSC specifications by private one is in progress at this time. We Outreach issue is concerned. Hope­ New Orleans. It also was made known steamship operators. If the successful expect to start a fourth class Sept. 15. fully , within the next month or so, a that Dravo Mechling took over the bidder's price is 10 percent lower than The Orgulf contract comes at an favorable conclusion can be reached three vessels and 141 barges through the MSC operational price, the private important moment. The number of on behalf of those members who lost a short-term charter. This will make operator takes the ships over for op­ jobs on the Lakes and the inland rivers their jobs illegally. Dravo the largest tank barge fleet in eration. has been steadily declining for the past In Baltimore, the SIU is involved the industry. The attorneys for the Most recently, the 12 MSC ocean­ several years. The ba ic reason for in two organizing drives: Harbor SIU have filed suit with the 5th Circuit ographic ships that President Drozak the decline in the Lakes freighter busi­ Cruises, which will oon be going to Court of Appeals in New Orleans to and Vice President Campbell have ness has been the so-called ' 'Free a hearing, and Hale Towing. protect the interests of our members. been telling you about are a result of Trade'' position taken by the Reagan In Norfolk, we crewed up the SS At this time, no trial date for a hearing the A-76 program. You may wonder administration in allowing unlimited Pride of Texas. has been set. I will keep the member­ why more of our members in the imports of foreign cars, car parts and Our inland members in Norfolk have ship advised. Government Services Division do not steel. agreed to new three-year agreements We are now under the second year take these jobs. The fact is that MSC Those foreign-subsidized products with Ocean Towing and Lynnhaven of the contract for the unlicensed per­ has not released any permanent ma­ make it extremely difficult for Amer­ Launch Service. Al o, wage re-open­ sonnel of Dixie Carriers. We still have rine personnel from their rolls as yet. ican steel mills and manufacturers to ers were negotiated and signed for a $21 million law suit pending in the We have been able to hire those few compete. LTV, the nation's second Cape Fear Towing and Stuart Trans­ District Court in Harris County, Texas MSC seamen who were under tem­ largest steel producer, has filed for portation. dealing with the agreement for li­ porary MSC status with less than one bankruptcy, and other major produc­ Union officials are working on a censed Boatmen. The personnel aboard year service. The MSC must conduct ers are in danger of doing the same. new agreeement for Allied Towing. these boats now understand the im­ a Reduction in Force, a government And American steelworkers are out In New Bedford, the Union has won portance of an SIU agreement and procedure of laying off employees by on the streets. jobs and back wages for some of our recognition. We still have a lot of work category. As yet, the MSC has not Driven by the threat of "going un­ members. The Union is continuing to to do with this company, and we will used this system but has chosen to der,'' large steel and other manufac­ pressure those boat owners who con­ keep the membership posted. keep these excessive seamen on the turing companies have embarked on tinue to defy the decision of the Na­ The Red Circle Transportation Co. government rolls. As long as the MSC new cost-saving moves. Pensions and tional Labor Relations Board. contract has been negotiated and ra­ sailors are on the government rolls, medical benefits for the elderly are In addition, the Union ·is preparing tified by the membership in New Or­ they cannot seek employment with, in being drastically cut. Companies de­ to go before an administrative law leans. In Mobile, a contract was suc­ this case, Lavino Shipping Co. be­ claring bankruptcy are tearing up their judge to win back pay wages and re­ cessfully completed with Admiral cause it would be a conflict of interest. signed labor agreements as if they had instatement for those members who Towing Co. located in Pensacola, Fla. The SIU has been very successful never been agreed to. were fired illegally. These are all new jobs where four tugs in that SIU-contracted companies have SPAD and other politically suppor­ The SIU has picked up three more are exclusively assigned to do work been the low bidders in winning these tive funds have become the voice of fishing boats that were organized over for the military, and two tugs are military contracts, but it is up to you, labor. Pressure is being brought to the last few months and is continuing assigned to do commercial work in the members, to take these jobs. The bear to stop the wanton disregard of to organize the non-union fishing ves­ that area. They are SIU top to bottom. Lundeberg School is here for the pur­ workers' rights, and the government sels in the area. In April we were successful in ne­ pose of helping and assisting the mem­ is responding-at least in the Con­ Anyone wishing to help out with gotiating the first SIU Inland Political bership. If you are reluctant to take gress. this organizing should contact their Activities Contribution checkoff with one of the military jobs because you Earlier this year, the House of Rep­ local agent for details. Sabine Towing Co. in Port Arthur. We feel that you are not qualified, sign up resentatives passed a trade bill, but it (Continued on Page 23.)

14 I LOG I September 1986 Military Sealift Command Displays Ship Models at Expo '86 Vancouver, B.C.-MSC brought its cation in Vancouver with their families impressive exhibit and four ship models recognized the MPS vessel right away. to the 1986 World Exposition in late ''She's one of the ships that will sup­ July to this largest and busiest port on port us," said a Marine officer. "The the West Coast of the Americas. By Maritime Prepositioning Ships are our all indications, MSC'.s one-week ap­ bread and butter.'' pearance in Vancouver was favorably MSC's Carl Beauchert, who coor­ received by the global public and fair dinates the MSC's exhibit program, organizers who have already hailed estimated 10,000 people daily walked Expo '86 as a world-class success. past or browsed in the vicinity of the Upwards of 145,000 people a day MSC static display. At the close of passed through the gates of Expo '86 the Marine Commerce segment of Expo to see a dazzling array of exhibits that '86, Beauchert accepted an attractive reflected the fair's theme, "World in plaque on behalf of COMSC from Motion-World in Touch." MSC's Capt. Mike Williamson for having one display was part of Expo's Marine of the best designed, informative ex­ Commerce period and featured beau­ hibits among the many other maritime tiful, hand-made models of the USNS companies and organizations partici­ Zeus (T-ARC 7), USNS Henry J. Kai­ pating in the Marine Commerce pe­ ser (T-AO 187), the chartered ship M/ riod. V Lyra and the MPS vessel, Pfc. The glass-enclosed case houses a scale model of the USNS Zeus (T-ARC 7), an MSCPAC "It was important to the show that William B. Baugh. cable ship which was displayed at Expo '86. we get a wide variety of maritime firms Among the thousands of visitors to participate,'' said Capt. William­ who passed thr.ough the giant tent that of a few USNS ships he remembered: "I can assure you we're not doing son, a former master aboard British housed MSC's and other maritime ex­ The Gen. Collins, Gen. Patrick and that," said Lt. Cmdr. Don Norman, a merchant ships who supervised ma­ hibits were commander and Mrs. Wil­ the Bald Eagle. ''I guess they were reservist from Seattle who helped staff rine events at Expo '86. "With MSC's liam G. Sandberg (USN-Ret.) of San turned into razor blades a long time the MSC exhibit. "Odense is in Den­ international reputation, you were a Diego. When they viewed the glass­ ago,'' he laughed, admiring several mark. Perhaps you're thinking of splendid addition to Expo '86. '' enclosed case of the Zeus and discov­ photographs of ships in the current Odessa, which is in Russia.'' (Editor's MSC's appearance at the world ex­ ered the scale model was made by MSC fleet. Note: The U.S. is still in trouble if it position was a first for the command. their friend, Cmdr. Bill Benson (USN­ One woman who forgot her geog­ has to buy its ships at Odense. We Carl Beauchert, who designs MSC Ret.), who died three months ago, they raphy lessons thought the U.S. gov­ should have a functioning shipbuilding exhibits, hopes it won't be the last. said he would have been honored to ernment was purchasing Russian-built industry in the U.S.A.) Expo '88 is scheduled to take place in have his work on display with MSC ships. "It says here this ship was built A number of U.S. Marines on va- Brisbane, Australia. at the world's fair. in Odense,'' said the perturbed woman, reading a small metal plate attached Most visitors were either curious to the base of the Pfc. William B. about MSC and the ship models or Capt. William T. Dannheim Baugh. "The U.S. government is in had their own unsolicited comments real trouble if it has to buy ships built to make. Named MSCPAC Commander in Russia.'' "I know about MSC," said Martin Smith, a Canadian marine engineer Captain William T. Dannheim, USN, holds a Master of Arts degree in gov­ who had seen the real Zeus and USNS CORRECTION has taken over as commander of ernment from Georgetown University. MSCPAC. He relieved Captain Man­ Dannheim received his commission Neptune in Vancouver before. "You The March 1986 issue of the LOG uel A. Hallier, USN, on Aug. 12, 1986 from the Officer Candidate School in guys have all the weird-l09king ships." carried an article on page 27 re­ in a retirement ceremony held at San Newport, R.I. in 1963. Upon receiving An older gentleman from the United garding the Pumpman pay scale. In States stared at the paneled MSC ex­ Francisco Bay's Treasure Island. his commission, he served tours of accordance with Article IV, Section Hallier had served as MSCPAC duty on the USS Metscher (DL-2) and hibit which explained the MSC's mis­ 1 of the 1985 New Standard Tanker sion through written information and commanding officer since May 1984. the USS Norfolk (DL-1). Agreement, that article should read Rear Admiral WalterT. PiottJr., USN, photographs. "I remember this orga­ as follows: "On all vessels carrying He graduated from destroyer school nization when they called it MSTS,'' commander, Military Sealift Com­ in 1967, after which he was ordered a QMED/Pumpman, he shall be mand, commended Hallier for his many said Joe Swan, a retired merchant to the USS Meredith (DD-890) as paid in accordance with his QMED accomplishments during his naval ca­ mariner from Chicago. "Ever hear of classification in effect, or at the rate weapons officer. In 1969 he attended the SS Texan? I was on her for a while reer. the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School applicable to the Chief Pumpman, "We will be exchanging one good when she was chartered to MSTS back whichever is higher." in Monterey, Calif. He then served a in 1952.'' Swan ticked off the names officer for another," said SIU Vice tour of duty in Vietnam. President Roy "Buck" Mercer. "Hal­ lier served admirably during hi stint In 1971 Captain Dannheim was or­ as MSCPAC head. We expect that dered to the staff of the Chief of Naval Dannheim will do the same.'' Operations, where he served under Dannheim brings a wealth of expe­ the deputy chief of naval operations rience to his new job. His most recent (surface warfare . assignment was with the Organization In August 1975 he assumed duties of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Before as commissioning executive officer on that, he was assigned to duty on the the USS Elliot (DD-967). staff of the commander in chief, United Following graduation in 1979 from States Atlantic Fleet/Atlantic Com­ the Naval War College, Dannheim was mand, where he served as executive assigned to the Office of the Secretary assistant to the deputy. of the Navy, where he served as ex­ He has earned many prestigious ecutive assistant to the director, Office awards, including the Navy Cro sand of Program Appraisal. He then served The crew of the USNS Zeus was happy to see their SIU Brother and Business Agent the Bronze Star medal with the Com­ as a federal executive fellow at the George Grier. From the left, front row: Gregory Green, George Grier, Charles Grover, Lloyd Staton. Second Row: Jesse Fruge, Charles Washburn, David Ritchie, Donald bat "V." He i a graduate of the Brookings In titute in Washington, Persian, Harry Atwell, Richard Mello. Back Row: Clifford Stanley, Rodney Kubiak. Georgia Institute of Technolog} and D.C.

September 1986 I LOG I 15 Fishing Tradition Carries On edf rd Co s • g

Women in the galley of the Imigrante prepared traditional Portuguese dishes for dmner and supper meals.

(Continued from Page 1.) ners hang one after another, boat after regale in their native culture. boat. Tissue paper flowers and brightly The festival arrived August 17 this colored streamers of all kinds are pasted year. Rose Catulo, a frail woman in onto the vessels. Guests arrive bring­ her 80's watched the festival unfold ing covered dishes. from inside her parked car beside the At 11 a.m. the fishing boats cast off Portuguese wharf. This year she could from the pier. They made a short not make it onto the Imigrante as she journey down the harbor. Each was had in previous years for the festival then blessed as it passed before the day. She arrived in America 12 years Coast Guard cutter where religious ago through Boston Harbor after her leaders stood with city officials, Union husband, a fisherman in Portugal, officials and the press. Then, ships' passed away. With a shawl over her captains dropped a rose in memory of light frame keeping off the dank sea Father Hogan who for years had blessed air, she could see the festival, hear the fleet but diedjust before this year's Portuguese folksongs and watch as festival. Prayers were offered for the American and Portuguese flags were safety of the crews in the coming year. raised on fishing vessels. On a smaller Coast Guard boat, judges Story and Photos The chief events of the festival are looked over the fishing boats to decide the actual blessing of the fleet and a which would win the festival's most by contest for the most beautiful vessel. beautiful boat contest. Lynnette Marshall To ready for the competition, fisher­ The vessels returned to the piers. men and their families begin decorat­ Bottles of Portuguese wine were poured ing the boats early in the morning of into paper cups. Children tried to catch the festival. fish off the stem and climbed railings Up and down the pier, banners fly onto neighboring vessels. As the sun in the wind and in the hands of chil­ went down, word reached the lmi­ dren. Fishermen climb high on the grante and the other vessels-the San­ boats, carefully, slowly, until the ban- gor was awarded first place.

Father and son Francisco and Michael Ferreira on the Vila de Ilhavo. Ferreira is a member of the SIU Fishermen's Union and a native of Portugal as are many of the fishermen of New Bedford. About 98 percent of SIU-contracted vessels in the fleet have Portuguese speaking crews. Forty years ago, according to SIU New Bedford Representative Henri Francois, as soon as a fisherman's son finished school he went to work on a fishing Cleaning baskets of sardines flown in from Portugal for the feast are SIU vessel. Today, the children of New Bedford fishermen are going to college. fisherman Algusto Rosa, and friend, Francisco Oliveira, on the Imigrante.

16 I LOG I September 1986 SIU fishermen, friends and family together on the Linda and Ilda.

Gel Carlos cracks open a lobster for a sumptuous table buffet laid out on the lmigrante.

i The feast on the Imigrante: cakes of all kinds, sweet rice, caramel and pineapple molds of gelatin, lobster salad, rice with hot savory spices, fish chowder, brown Portuguese bread to make into sandwiches of barbequed meats and wafer light sardines. More platters are brought from the kitchen. Then cleared before supper is served.

SIU fishermen Domingos Figuero, Manny Suza and Joseph Estrella on the Galaxy rescue a plank that fell into the water as they readied their boat to sail in the festival procession.

Families and crewmembers trimmed the Lady Laura in red and white, from banners to tissue flowers to a new dressing of paint. The Lady Laura entered the contest held each year to judge the most beautiful boat in the New Bedford fishing fleet.

September 1986 I LOG I 17 Algernon Whittier Hutcherson, 70, ence. He is a veteran of the U.S. joined the SIU in the port of New Army during World War II. A na­ York in 1969 sailing last as a recer­ tive of Philadelphia, he is a resident tified chief steward. Brother Hutch­ of Villas, N.J. erson graduated from the Union's Donald L. Peters, 73, joined the Recertified Chief Stewards Pro­ SIU in the port of Wilmington, gram in 1984. He last sailed out of Calif. last sailing as a QMED. Deep Sea the port of Norfolk. Seafarer "' Brother Peters is a resident of South Edmund Abualy, 65, joined the Hutcherson is a veteran of the U.S. Gate, Calif. SIU in 1941 in the port of Jackson­ Navy during World War II and the ville. Brother Abualy graduated from Korean War. Born in Portsmouth, the Union's Recertified Bosuns Va., he is a resident there. Program in 1975 and last shipped out of the port of Philadelphia as a Walker Taylor La Clair, 64,joined Stanley Francis Prusinski, 63, recertified bosun. Seafarer Abualy the SIU in 1948 in the port of hit the bricks in the 1946 General joined the SIU in 1948 in the port Norfolk last sailing as a bosun. of New York sailing as a cook. Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian Brother La Clair last shipped out beefs. A native of the Madeira Is., Brother Prusinski walked the picket of the port of Houston. He hit the lines in the 1946 General Maritime, Portug4l, he is a resident of Wood­ bricks in the 1946 General Mari­ bury, N.J. 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. time, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 beefs. He last sailed out of the port Wall St. beefs. Seafarer La Clair is of Algonac, Mich. and received a Thomas Alvin Baker, 65, joined a veteran of the U.S. Army in World 1960 Union Personal Safety Award the SIU in the port of Norfolk, Va. War II. A native of North Carolina, for sailing aboard an accident-free in 1964 sailing last as a chief stew­ he is a resident of Galveston, Texas. ship, the SS Alcoa Polaris. Seafarer ard. Brother Baker attended the Prusinski is a wounded veteran of 1975 Piney Point Crews Confer­ Everette Woodson Lambe Sr., 66, the U.S. Army during World War ence. He also worked as a chef at joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk II. Born in Chicago, Ill., he is a the CPO Club, Norfolk from 1959 in 1951. Brother Lambe last shipped resident there. to 1962, chefand steward at Hodges out of the port of Houston as a Seafood, Portsmouth, Va. from 1962 chief steward. He was born in North James Junior Reeves Jr., 57, joined the SIU in the to 1963 and as a cook and butcher Carolina and is a resident of Cold port of New Orleans in 1967 sailing as a cook. Brother at the Lafayette Yacht Club from Springs, Texas. Reeves was born in Ohio and is a resident of Buna, 1963 to 1964. Seafarer Baker is a Texas. veteran of the U.S. Navy during William "Bill" Howard Reynolds World War II. Born in Erwin, Tenn., Sr., 64, joined the SIU in the port Raymond Joseph McPhillips, 60, he is a resident of Princeton, W. of Baltimore in 1955. He sailed as 't joined the SIU in 1943 in the port Va. an oiler last out of the port of of Baltimore sailing last as a FOWT Houston. Brother Reynolds helped out of the port of Houston. Brother to organize the Atlantic Steamship John "Johnny" Benedict, 58, McPhillips is a veteran of the U.S. Co. and ran for Union office in joined the SIU in 1947 in the port Navy during World War II. He was 1971. Seafarer Reynolds is a of New Orleans sailing last as a born in Warren, R.l. and is a resi­ wounded veteran of the U.S. Army bosun. Brother Benedict walked the dent of Houston. picket lines in the 1946 General Infantry and Paratroops in both Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian World War II and the Korean War beefs. He also worked on the Delta serving as a sergeant. A native of Line Shoregang, New Orleans from Gerald Linburg Nance Sr., joined Millville, W.Va., he is a resident of 1975 to 1981. Seafarer Benedict was the SIU in 1947 in the port of Bacliff, Texas. Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician born in New Orleans and is a resi­ Olavi A. Rokka, 65, joined the dent of Harahan, La. and last aboard the Cl S Long Lines (AT&T). Brother Nance was on the SIU in the port of New York last picket lines in the 1946 General sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Granville Ward Davis, 65, joined Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian Rokka is a resident of Massapequa, the SIU in the port of Houston in beefs. He was born in North Car­ N.Y. 1964 sailing last as a QMED. Brother olina and is a resident of Chesa­ Davis also ailed during World War peake Va. II and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy before that war. He also sailed in­ Michael "Mike" Nash Sr., 57, Albert John Sacco, 63, joined the land for Mobile Towing and Gulf joined the SIU in the port of New SIU in 1947 in the port of New Canal in 1964 and for G & H Towing York in 1951 sailing last as a quar­ York sailing last as a recertified in the port of Galveston in 1968. termaster. Brother Nash also worked bosun. Brother Sacco graduated Seafarer Davis was born in Houston on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port from the Union's Recertified Bo­ and is a resident there. Elizabeth, N.J. in 1979. He is a suns Program in 1983. He last sailed veteran of the U.S. Navy in World out of the port of Wilmington, Calif. Seafarer Sacco also sailed during John Calvin Griffith, 62, joined War II. Seafarer Nash was born in the Vietnam War. He hit the bricks the SIU in the port of New York Elizabeth, N.J. and is a resident of in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 in 1951 sailing as a chief electrician, Freehold, N.J. Isthmian, 1948 Wall St., 1961 Greater ship's delegate and last as a QMED. N. Y. Harbor and the 1962 Robin Brother Griffith attended the 1970 Reidar Meinick Nielsen, 65, joined Line beefs. Sacco is a veteran of Piney Point Crews Conference No. the SIU in the port of New York the U.S. Air Force in World War 6. He last shipped out of the port in 1953 last ailing as a chief elec­ II. A native of Illinois, he is a of Houston. Seafarer Griffith was trician. Brother Nielsen was born resident of San Diego, Calif. born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and is a in Norway and is a resident of Ostre resident of Houston. Halsen, Norway. Alexander Sokolowski, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New Joseph Hicks, 68, joined the SIU York. He sailed as an AB and 3rd in the port of San Francisco in 1955 mate, most recently out of the port sailing last as a chief cook and of New Orleans. Brother Soko­ recertified chief steward. Brother Anthony Notturno, 62, joined the lowski was on the picket line in the Hicks graduated from the Union's SIU in the port of Galveston, Texas 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isth­ Recertified Chief Stewards Pro­ in 1951 sailing last as a recertified mian and 1948 Wall St. beefs. He gram in 1982. He sailed with the bosun. Brother Notturno graduated received a 1961 Union Personal U.S. Maritime Service in 1948. Sea­ from the Union's Recertified Bo­ Safety A ward for sailing aboard an farer Hicks sailed 33 years with suns Program in 1981. He also accident-free ship, the SS Steel APL and also sailed as a 3rd purser. worked as a journeyman plumber. Voyager. A native of Massachu­ A native of Shreveport, La., he is Seafarer Notturno attended the 5th setts, he is a resident of New Or­ a resident of San Francisco. Piney Point Educational Confer- leans.

18 I LOG I September 1986 George Silva, 61, joined the SIU Bryan "Bill" Varn Jr., 66,joined Walter Frederick J. Gunn Sr., 59, in the port of Boston, Mass. in 1952 the SIU in 1943 in the port of joined the Union in the port of sailing as a FOWT. Brother Silva Savannah, Ga. He sailed as a cook Cleveland, Ohio in 1960. He sailed

1 last sailed out of the port of Balti­ and chief steward. Brother Varn as a deckhand and scowman for the t more. He was born in Massachu­ also worked as a Sea-Land port Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. i setts and is a resident of Sykesville, steward in Port Elizabeth, N .J. He from 1950 to 1960 and for Great l Md. received a 1960 Union Personal Lakes Towing in 1975. Brother Gunn Safety A ward for sailing aboard an last shipped out of the port of Jack­ accident-free ship, the SS Raphael sonville. He was a former member Charles Walter Spence, 59,joined Semmes. Seafarer Varn hit the bricks of the Dredge Workers Union from the SIU in the port of Wilmington, in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor 1948 to 1951 and the Oil, Chemical Calif. in 1966. He sailed as an AB beef. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Atomic Workers Union from and deck delegate. Brother Spence during World War II, Varn is a 1951 to 1961. He was a Lakes SIU last shipped out of the port of Hous­ native of Florida and resides in trustee in 1970. Laker Gunn also ton. He was a former member of Durant, Fla. worked as a stationary fireman and the IL WU. Seafarer Spence is a is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force veteran of the U.S. Navy in the James Erwin Watler, 65, joined during World War II. Born in Cleve­ South Pacific during World War II. the SIU in 1947 in the port of New land, he is a resident of Light House Born in Norfolk, Neb., he is a Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother Point, Fla. resident of Corpus Christi, Texas. Watler last shipped out of the port of Houston He was on the picket Stanley Francis Thompson, 62, Alexander Szmir, 65, joined the lines in the 1946 General Maritime joined the Union in 1948 in the port SIU in the port of Philadelphia in and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Sea­ of Detroit. He sailed as an AB, 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother Szmir farer Watler was born in the Grand tankerman, dredgeman and tugman was born in Philadelphia and is a . Cayman Is., B.W.I. and is a resi­ for the Great Lakes Dredge and resident there. dent of Houston. Dock Co. from 1945 to 1960, Marine Towing in 1962 and for Great Lakes Howard Frederick Welch, 70, Towing in 1970. Brother Thompson joined the SIU in the port of San was a SIU official and organizer Francisco in 1964 sailing as an OMU. from 1963 to 1964. He was a former Richard Dale Thoe, 59, joined the Brother Welch last shipped out of member of the Bartenders and SIU in the port of Mobile in 1965 the port of Jacksonville. He also Teamsters Unions. Laker Thomp­ sailing last as a recertified bosun. worked as a stationary engineer. son is a veteran of the U.S. Navy Brother Thoe graduated from the Seafarer Welch was born in Hyatt, in World War II. A native of Quincy, Union's Recertified Bosuns Pro­ Tenn. and is a resident of Jackson­ Mass., he is a resident of Ormond gram in 1976. He also worked as ville. Beach, Fla. an electrician. Seafarer Thoe is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World Larry Poy Young, 67, joined the SIU in the port Henry Joseph Kozlowski, 63,joined War II. A native of Brainerd, Minn., of New York in 1956 sailing as a cook. Brother Young the Union in the port of Detroit in he is a resident of Mobile. began sailing in 1940. He hit the bricks in the 1961 1960 sailing as a tunnelman and AB. Greater N. Y. Harbor and the 1962 Robin Line beefs. Brother Kozlowski last sailed out Raymond Joseph Thomas Jr., 66, Seafarer Young was born in Canton, China and is a of the port of Cleveland. He is a joined the SIU in 1942 in the port naturalized U.S. citizen. Young is a resident of New veteran of the U.S. Army in World of New York sailing last as a chief York City. War II. Laker Kozlowski was born steward. Brother Thomas last in Cleveland and is a resident there. shipped out of the port of Mobile. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Great Lakes

William Clinton Traser, 72, joined Ernest Frederick De Merse, 58, joined the Union the SIU in 1944 in the port of New in the port of Detroit in 1952. He sailed as a deckhand, Atlantic Fishermen York. He la t sailed as a QMED. scowman and dredgeman for Dunbar and Sullivan Brother Traser hit the brick in the from 1955 to 1961 and for the Great Lakes Dredge 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. He and Dock Co. in 1961. Brother De Merse was a was born in Richmond, Va. and is former member of the Laborers Union from 1950 to a resident of Hou ton. 1953. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after Hughes S. Amero, 66 , joined the SIU-merged World War II. Laker De Mer e was born in Raco, Gloucester Fisherman's Union in the port of Glouces­ Mich. and is a resident of Brimley, Mich. ter, Mass. Brother Amero is a resident of Glouce ter.

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September 1986 I LOG I 19 of the U.S. Army after the Korean are his widow, Wilma and a son, J. Pensioner Ching Deep Sea War. Born in Canada, he was a resi­ Knowles. Shing You, 74, dent ofHoguiam, Wash. Surviving are passed away on Aug. Pensioner Roy Wat­ his widow, Dolores; two sons, Tony Pensioner Robert 5. Brother You son Anderson, 77, and Billy; a daughter, Sharon March Lee McDavitt, 60, joined the SIU in the passed away from of Hoguiam, and three aunts, Irene died of heart failure port of New York in heart failure in the Kolinchuk and two others of Tran­ in the U.S. Veterans 1957 sailing last as a Baptist Medical scona, Manitoba, Canada. Administration chief steward. He hit Center, Jacksonville Medical Center, the bricks in the 1961 on July 3. Brother Pensioner Louis Jackson, Miss. on Greater N. Y. Harbor and the 1965 Anderson joined the Philip Hagmann Jr., July 27, Brother District Council 37 beefs. Seafarer _ SIU in the port of 79, succumbed to a McDavitt joined the You also worked in the Lotus Garden Jacksonville in 1963 sailing as a FOWT lung ailment at home SIU in the port of New Orleans in Restaurant and at the Hotel Oceanic and cook. He was born in Oklahoma in Metairie, La. on 1950. He sailed as a chief pumpman Restaurant in New York. A native of and was a resident of Jacksonville. · July 27. Brother and 2nd assistant engineer. In 1967 he Shanghai, China, he was a naturalized Cremation took place in the East Coast Hagmann joined the graduated from the Union-District 2, U.S. citizen and a resident of New Crematorium, Jacksonville Beach, FJa. SIU in the port of MEBA School of Engineering, Brook­ York City. Surviving are his widow, Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth. Lake Charles, La. in lyn, N. Y. and he walked the picket Yan Hau and a brother, Thomas of 1957 last sailing as a chief steward. lines in the 1946 General Maritime and New York City. Pensioner Charlie He was born in New Orleans. Burial 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Mc­ Burns, 60, died on was in the Metairie Cemetery. Surviv­ Davitt was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Aug. 2. Brother ing are three sons, Dewey, George in World War II. Born in Fort Madi­ Bums joined the SIU and Raymond, and three daughters, son, Iowa, he was a resident of in the port of New Joyce, Michelle and Eugenie, all of McComb, Miss. Interment was in the York in 1955 sailing New Orleans. Hollywood Cemetery, McComb. Sur­ Great Lakes as an AB. He was a viving are his mother, Jeanette and a veteran of the U.S. Pensioner Fred­ brother, Thomas of McComb. Navy during World erick "Red" Edgar Pensioner Theo­ War II. Seafarer Bums was born in Hansen, 74, passed Vincent Tierney, dore Johannes Han­ Louisiana and was a resident of New away from heart fail­ 33, died on July 5. sen, 77, passed away Orleans. Surviving are his widow, He­ ure in the Ralph K. Brother Tierney from cancer in the len; two daughters, Elishia Brewster Davies Hospital, San joined the SIU fol­ Manor Care Nursing and Margaret Wilcox; his father, John Francisco on June 1. lowing his gradua­ Center, Lucas Cty., and his mother, Elishia Pratts, all of Brother Hansen tion from the Harry Ore. on July 26. New Orleans. joined the SIU­ Lundeberg School of Brother Hansen merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Seamanship Entry .__...... ,...... __....,.. joined the Union in Charles Bertell Eagleson Sr., 45, died Union (MC&SU) in 1939 in the port Trainee Program, the port of Buffalo, N. Y. in 1962 on July 31. Brother Eagleson joined of San Francisco sailing as a bellboy, Piney Point, Md. in 1977. He sailed sailing last as a chief steward. He the SIU in the port of Houston in 1956 laundry foreman and steward on PMA as an AB. A former member of the sailed for the Boland and Cornelius sailing last as a QMED. He was born ships. He began sailing on the West Metal Wire Latherers Union, Local Steamship Co. from 1963 to 1964. in New York City and was a resident Coast in 1931. Dec. 8, 1941 he was 46, N.Y. from 1969 to 1975, Seafarer Laker Hansen was born in Germany of Houston. Surviving are his widow, aboard the SS President Madison (APL) Tierney was born in New York City and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Jean; two sons, Charles Jr. and Jason; with a contingent of U.S. Marines in and was a resident of Land O' Lakes, Hansen was a resident of Toledo, a daughter, Penny Curry, and his Balikpapan, Borneo when he learned Fla. Surviving are his parents, John Ohio. Burial was in the Ottawa Hills mother, Anna Booth of Houston. of Pearl Harbor. Seafarer Hansen was and Alice of Tampa; a brother, Joseph Park Cemetery, Toledo. Surviving is also a MC&SU official and organizer. of the Bronx, N.Y., and a sister, a daughter, Sharon Hornyak of To­ Pensioner Joseph George Edwards A native of Oakland, Calif., he was a Barbara Drugan of Bayville, N.J. ledo. Sr., 73, succumbed to cancer in the resident of San Francisco. Hansen was Shelby Hospital, Center, Texas on a model train enthusiast and stamp Aug. 12. Brother Edwards joined the collector. Burial was in the Cypress SIU in the port of New Orleans in Lawn Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. 1958 sailing as a cook and waiter. He Surviving are his widow Dorothy and also worked 30 years as an office a sister, Mabel Sandbote of Walnut manager and junior executive. Sea­ Creek, Calif. Monthly farer Edwards was a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard Infantry be­ Pensioner Antonio Membership Meetings Ibarro, 75, passed fore World War II. Born in New Or­ Deep Sea leans, he was a resident of Center. away on June 28, Lakes, Inland Cremation took place in the East Texas Brother Ibarra joined Port Date Waters Crematory, Kilgore, Texas. Surviving the SIU in 1944 in is his widow, Olga. the port of New Or­ Piney Point ...... Monday, October 6 ...... 10:30 a.m. leans sailing as an New York ...... Tuesday, October 7 ...... 10:30 a.m. AB. He hit the bricks Philadelphia ...... Wednesday, October 8 ...... 10:30 a.m. Pensioner Loyd J. Griffis, 77, passed in the 1946 General Baltimore ...... Thursday, October 9 ...... 10:30 a.m. away recently. Brother Griffis joined Maritime beef. Seafarer Ibarra was Norfolk ...... Thur day, October 9 ...... 10:30 a.m. the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile born in Puerto Rico and wa a resident Jacksonville ...... Thursday, October 9 ...... 10:30 a.m. sailing last as a deck engineer. He was of New York City. Surviving are his Algonac ...... Friday, October 10 ...... 10:30 a.m. a veteran of the U.S. Navy during widow, Praxedes and a son, Maxwell Houston ...... Tuesday, October 14 ...... 10:30 a.m. World War II. Seafarer Griffis was of Naranjito, P.R. New Orleans ...... Tuesday, October 14 ...... 10:30 a.m. born in Mississippi and was a resident Mobile ...... Wednesday, October 15 ...... 10:30 a.m. of Beaumont, Miss. Surviving is a Pen ioner Herbert San Francisco ...... Thursday, October 16 ...... 10:30 a.m. niece, Winifred Bellamy of Gautier, Paul Knowles, 71, Wilmington ...... Monday, October 20 ...... 10:30 a.m. Miss. pa ed away on Aug. Seattle ...... Friday, October 24 ...... 10:30 a.m. 14. Brother Knowles San Juan ...... Thursday, October 9 ...... 10:30 a.m. Antoine "Steve" Gurney, 56, died joined the SIU­ St. Louis ...... Friday, October 17 ...... 10:30 a.m. on June 11. Brother Gurney joined the merged M C&S U in Honolulu ...... Thursday, October 16 ...... 10:30 a.m. SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 . 1946 in the port of Duluth ...... Wednesday, October 15 ...... 10:30 a.m . sailing as an oiler. He last sailed out New York sailing last Gloucester...... Tuesday, October 21 ...... 10:30 a.m. of the port of Seattle and was a former as a chief steward. Jer ey City ...... Wednesday, October 22 ...... 10:30 a.m. member of the Canadian Seamen's He was born in New Jersey and was Union. Seafarer Gurney was a veteran a resident of Rodeo, Calif. Surviving

20 I LOG I September 1986 Obregon wi I arrive at Lynnhaven anchor­ Point. A vote of thanks was given to t e age. Customs forms were handed out and entire crew for helping keep the ship free the launch schedule will be posted. Two of coal dust and for making the five pas­ days transportation will be paid, with meal sengers feel welcome. The passengers money, out to Cadiz. The vessel met up were Ray and Rita Hale-Torres and their with the USS Platte oft the Virginia Capes daughter Tanya, along with Robert and AURORA (Apex Marine), August 10- Earl N. Gray Jr.; Steward Delegate Antonio and participated in an UNREP exercise. Christine Rockwell. Both families were re­ Chairman C.A. Cuttirres; Secretary Joseph Prizmik. No beefs or disputed OT. There The U.S. Navy commended the crew for turning home after retiring from the military Bennett Jr.; Deck Delegate H.D. Jackson; is approximately $700 in the ship's fund to their skill and professionalism and thanked forces, and both families expressed their Engine Delegate Juan Rodriguez. No dis­ buy VHS movies and recreational equip­ them for their hospitality. New rules for gratitude for the reception they received puted OT. There is $105 in the ship's ment to be used aboard ship. The Pless ship security have been posted; ID cards from the entire crew. Mail still continues to treasury. The Aurora will pay off in Houston, will pay off on Aug. 11 while at anchorage have been issued to all hands. Marine be a serious problem aboard the Star of Texas on Aug. 13 and will immediately at Lynnhaven, Va. and will then shift to guards may be assigned to the ship while Texas. Mail addressed to the Fleet Post start loading for the next voyage to Haifa, another anchorage later that day. It is not in port. If so, "show them courtesy and Office has never been delivered, and some Israel. A wire was sent to headquarters known exactly when the "B" team will arrive make them feel welcome. They are there crewmembers have not received mail since requesting clarification on the shipping sta­ onboard for the rotation of crews, but all for our protection." No new training films last May. A vote of thanks was given to tus of two ABs. The response was not members were reminded to clean their are onboard that the members haven't the steward department for an excellent clear, and the matter will be taken up at rooms and tum in all linen to the soiled already seen. A suggestion was made to job. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. payoff. The secretary noted that the voyage linen locker. The secretary reported that send copies of the monthly headquarters was very good "thanks to the seamen on July 31 the Pless played host to the meeting. Another suggestion was to supply LNG VIRGO (Energy Transportation aboard who were more brotherly to one commanding general and the staff of the refrigerators in each crew room. A vote of Corp.), August 10-Chairman Billy Nuck­ another than I have ever witnessed during ols; Secretary C. Shirah; Educational Di­ my time at sea. I hope there is a future for rector Engine Delegate Tom Curtis; Deck guys such as these." All movies are to be Delegate Albert C. Pickford; Steward Del­ turned in before arrival in Houston so that egate Udjang Nurdjaja. Some disputed OT they may be exchanged for new ones. It was reported in the engine department. was suggested by the members that some­ The new feeding plan was brought up, and thing positive be done about the welfare the secretary said he had been told that if payments to doctors and hospitals for bills the ship was not getting the proper foods, incurred due to illness. "Many of us are to bring the matter to ETC in Japan. It ending up with bad credit because of this." seems that food is coming from everywhere A vote of thanks was given to the steward but the U.S.-ham from Denmark, chicken department for a very good job of feeding from Brazil, beef from New Zealand. When and for the wonderful cookout. Next port: the food problems have been settled with Houston, Texas. ETC, all records will be sent to SIU head­ quarters. Next port: Himeji, Japan. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine), July 27-Chairman Donald Wagner; Sec­ Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: retary C. Carter. No beefs or disputed OT. Crewmembers aboard the PFC Eugene A. Obregon receive the hose from the USS Platte during There is $13 in the ship's treasury. Cor­ UNREP exercises. respondence from SIU Vice President "Red" ALTAIR PANAMA Campbell concerning pension funds was 6th MAB for a briefing on an upcoming thanks was given to the steward depart­ AMERICAN CORMORANT PAUL BUCK read and explained fully to the member­ operation in Europe. The ship recently ment for their continued good job of food AMERICAN EAGLE PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN FALCON ROBERT E. LEE ship. The letter was posted in hopes of received a communication from the com­ preparation and service. Next port: Norfolk, UIG AQUARIUS ST. LOUIS tabling any written motions in future meet­ manding general expressing his appreci­ Va. ARCHOI SU PEDRO ings. A special vote of thanks was given ation for the fine luncheon. He was im­ UIG ARIES SEA-LAND CONSUMER to Vice President Leon Hall for his efforts pressed "with all of our efforts, the SEA·LAND ADVENTURER (Sea­ ATWITIC SPIRIT SEA-LAND DEVELOPER to reduce the required time for New York cleanliness, good condition of the ship and Land Service), July 27-Chairman Robert CAPE DECISION SEA-LAND ECONOMY State unemployment insurance from 23 of our overall professionalism in having the U. Dillon; Secretary Glenn C. Bamman; COVE LIBERTY SEA-LAND EXPLORER weeks to 15 weeks. The bosun urged all Pless 'on station and ready.'" Questions Deck Delegate Philip Poole; Steward Del­ 1ST LT. BALDOMERO SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE qualified members to consider applying for were asked about the new SIU contract, egate Harry E. Jones. No beefs or disputed LOPEZ SEA-LAND INNOVATOR the Sealift Operations and Maintenance and a suggestion was made to hire a SIU OT reported. The chairman stressed the GALVESTON SEA-LAND LEADER GOLDEN ENDEAVOR SEA-LAND LIBERATOR course for future employment opportunities shoregang for stowing voyage stores-or importance of contributing to SPAD and MOKU-PAHU SEA-LAID PACER and job security. The steward is taking a at least call three stand-bys for the steward the job security it provides-particularly OMI CHAMPI I SEA-LAND PATRIOT well earned vacation next trip and was department. Two crewmembers, A. Bustillo with the military-contracted vessels. The OMI MISSOURI SEA-LAID PIONEER given a vote of thanks for a job well done. and A. Bell Sr., will retire after this voyage. secretary spoke on the need to consolidate OMI WABASH SEA-LAND PRODUCER Next port: Port Elizabeth, N.J. "We all wish them good luck and a long the various maritime unions into a single OVERSW HARRIEm SEA-LAND VENTURE life." A vote of thanks was given to the voice instead of having the different unions OVERSEAS NATALIE FALCON CHAMPION (Titan Navi­ steward department for a job well done. In work at cross purposes. Cooperation be­ gation), July 13-Chairman J. Chermesino; its report to the LOG: "While on station in tween the unions and the contracted com­ Secretary Paul Cox; Educationa1 Director Portland, Maine, the ship held two outdoor panies can benefit all, especially while D. White; Deck Delegate Carl Schmidt. barbecues for the people of Portland and shipping is in a slump. The educational Some disputed OT was reported in the the adjacent town. We had over 300 visitors director advised members to upgrqade Personals deck department. The ship's treasury is to these parties. In tum, the ship was invited their skills at Piney Point. "It's the only way doing quite well with a balance of $4 after to a New England Clam Bake and Lobster to stay competitive in today's world." A Mike Dumars flower donations ($115) and other ex­ Dinner (given by the Chamber of Com­ vote of thanks was given to the steward penses ($111 ). The movie fund now has merce, Portland) at House Island, the site department for a job well done. Next port: Please contact Daniel Lee Han­ $165.74, and the balance in the popcorn of a fort in the War of 1812. A good time Port Elizabeth, N.J. bury at 2950 Cottage Knoll Dr., fund is $7.14. The Falcon Champion is was had by all who attended. Mobile, Ala. 36609, or call at (205) going into the shipyard on July 21. The SENATOR (CCT), July 21-Chairman captain stated that the crew would be kept OMI CHARGER (OMI), July 27- Mark Lamar; Secretary George W. Luke; 633-0056. aboard provided the Union agrees to let Chairman F. Schwarz; Secretary A. Fluker; Educational Director Eric Bain; Engine Del­ the company furnish security in lieu of a Educational Director!Treasurer Wiley Yar­ egate Dennis A. Baker; Steward Delegate Bill Earl Linn deckdepartmentgangwaywatch. The Union ber; Deck Delegate John Landry; Engine Angel B. Correa. No beefs or disputed OT. Your old friend William A. Todd was notified. Vice President "Red" Camp­ Delegate L. Craig; Steward Delegate Mel­ The ship is due in Miami on July 22 for a bell said that it is OK if the crew agrees. vin Morgan. No disputed OT. The steward payoff. Everything is running smoothly. The would like to get in touch with you. A vote of crewmembers showed 8 in favor just joined the ship and noted that the chairman said, "I have had the pleasure Write him at 5108 NW 47, Okla­ of staying, 4 in favor of going home. An galley is not in good shape. The range and of sailing with a very good crew. The bosun homa City, 0 kla. 73122, or call at official reply is still being awaited from oven need repair, the reefer boxes need has been very helpful in all ways and should headquarters. The next stop is England. fixing, and the galley needs to be sprayed be given a vote of thanks. We have had a (405) 787-6520. Crewmembers were reminded to declare for roaches. He said that the steward nice trip." A number of suggestions were all items, and any member getting off department is doing a good job of working made. The first was that the SIU not merge Edward McGunnigal should make sure his room is clean. under these conditions, but that the two with any other union outside of "our own Please get in touch with your Expressions of deepest sympathy were hours OT each day are not enough to keep AFL union." A second was that a new nephew, Bill McGunnigal, at 1320 given to Brother Charlie Mann and his the department clean. A VCR is aboard washing machine is badly needed for the family on the loss of his brother. Flowers ship with 80 assorted movies. Members crew laundry room. The membership also 5th St., Peru, Ill. 61354, or call were sent from the crew and officers. The are asked to take care of the machine. feels that the clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. is (815) 223-7863. steward maintains a library of approxi­ The chief pumpman will pick and sign out too far from the Union hall. A clinic closer mately 650 movies. They are enjoyed by movies as needed. A problem was brought to the hall should be obtained or the Union Daniel J. McMullen all, and crewmembers were asked to help up about draws on the OM/ Charger. It should furnish transportation to and from keep them in good order. Apart from one appears that every time a crewmember the present clinic. A vote of thanks was Celia Stajkowski and her hus­ complaint about the food, a vote of thanks puts in for a draw, the captain says there given to the bosun and to the steward band often think about you and was given to the steward and his depart­ is not enough money onboard. This will be department for jobs well done. Next port: really would be pleased to hear ment for a job well done. The cooking and taken up with headquarters and the com­ Miami, Fla. baking have been excellent. The steward pany. Next port: New York. from you. You can write them at explained that "this is not the States. The STAR OF TEXAS (Titan Navigation), 310 Cameron St., Reading, Pa. quality of stores are the best that can be PVT EUGENE A. OBREGON-¥· July 20-Chairman G. Paschall; Secretary 19607. purchased in the area." Next port: England. &TC (Waterman-MSC), June 15-Chair­ I.A. Fletcher; Educational Director J. Na­ man William Kratsas; Secretary Lee de than; Engine Delegate Walter E. Sargent; MAJOR STEPHEN W. PLESS Parlier; Educational Director Ronnie L. Steward Delegate B. Young Jr. No disputed Isadore Ostroff (Waterman-MSC), August 3-Chairman Herian. Some disputed OT was reported OT. The chairman re-emphasized the im­ Josephine 0. Mize is trying to R.E. Hagood; Secretary B.W. Steams Jr.; in the deck department which will be re­ portance of contributing to SPAD and en­ Educational Director 8. Stearman; Deck ferred to the boarding patrolman at payoff. couraged everyone to take advantage of locate you. Please write her at 1805 Delegate Arnold Bustillo; Engine Delegate There is $14 in the ship's treasury. The the upgrading courses offered at Piney North Berry Rd., Ajo, Ariz. 85321.

September 1986 I LOG I 21 CL -Company/Lakes L -Lakes Directory of Ports NP -Non Priority Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes Frank Drozak, President AUG. 1-31, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President All Groups All Groups All Groups Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Leon Hall, Vice President Port DECK DEPARTMENT Angus " Red" Campbell, Vice President Algonac ...... 0 33 2 0 76 6 21 7 Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT George McCartney, Vice President Algonac ...... O 13 O 32 O 5 0 Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac ...... 0 6 0 0 16 0 0 4 0 HEADQUARTERS Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT 5201 Auth Way Algonac ...... 2 37 4 0 O 0 2 22 7 Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Totals All Departments ...... 2 89 7 O 124 7 3 52 14 (301 ) 899-0675 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually reg istered for shipping at the port last month . ALGONAC, Mich. **"Reg istered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . .520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea CLEVELAND, Ohio AUG. 1-31, 1986 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH (216) 845-1100 All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs Class A Class B Class C DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 Port DECK DEPARTMENT Gloucester ...... 2 3 0 1 3 0 1 6 5 0 (218) 722-4110 New York ...... 46 17 0 53 12 1 15 110 29 0 GLOUCESTER, Mass. Philadelphia ...... 5 3 0 3 1 0 1 8 4 0 Baltimore ...... 7 8 0 3 3 0 0 18 10 0 11 Rogers St. 01930 Norfolk ...... 9 11 1 14 9 0 2 18 10 2 (617) 283-1167 Mobile ...... 10 5 1 8 4 1 0 15 5 0 New Orleans ...... 42 2 5 37 2 2 8 94 9 5 HONOLULU, Hawaii Jacksonville ...... 32 10 1 34 6 1 6 46 21 3 636 Cooke St. 96813 San Francisco ...... 34 11 6 20 3 1 4 59 19 7 Wilmington ...... 14 5 0 13 4 1 5 33 9 3 (808) 523-5434 Seattle ...... 36 6 0 29 10 0 11 69 12 1 HOUSTON, Tex. Puerto Rico ...... 10 1 0 11 2 0 1 23 0 0 Honolulu ...... 5 14 4 4 14 7 10 8 13 2 1221 Pierce St. 77002 Houston ...... 36 5 0 35 5 0 8 64 11 1 (713) 659-5152 St. Louis ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point ...... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , Totals ...... 289 101 18 266 78 14 72 574 161 24 3315 Liberty St. 32206 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT (904) 353-0987 Gloucester ...... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 JERSEY CITY, N.J. New York ...... 33 5 0 32 2 0 3 68 6 0 Philadelphia ...... 2 2 0 3 2 0 0 5 1 0 99 Montgomery St. 07302 Baltimore ...... 7 0 0 4 0 0 1 14 3 0 (201) 435-9424 Norfolk ...... 13 2 1 9 5 1 2 17 3 0 Mobile ...... 10 3 0 9 1 0 0 8 3 0 MOBILE, Ala. New Orleans ...... 28 8 3 22 3 1 4 50 13 4 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 Jacksonville ...... 24 3 0 22 4 0 5 39 7 0 San Francisco ...... 21 8 1 5 6 0 1 32 7 2 (205) 478-0916 Wilmington ...... 13 2 2 11 5 1 2 28 5 1 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Seattle ...... 17 6 0 12 7 1 4 44 10 0 Puerto Rico ...... 9 3 1 11 3 0 0 11 2 0 50 Union St. 027 40 Honolulu ...... 8 14 8 4 14 9 5 11 15 6 (617) 997-5404 Houston ...... 24 7 0 16 4 0 1 37 7 0 St. Louis ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NEW ORLEANS, La. Piney Point ...... 6 3 0 1 1 0 0 6 4 0 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 Totals ...... 215 67 16 161 57 13 28 372 91 13 (504) 529-7546 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 Gloucester ...... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 New York ...... 14 2 0 19 0 0 6 36 8 0 NEW YORK, N.Y. Philadelphia ...... 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 Baltimore ...... 4 1 0 3 0 0 1 7 1 0 Norfolk ...... 8 4 1 9 1 0 0 7 4 1 (718) 499-6600 Mobile ...... 3 2 0 4 1 0 1 8 2 0 NORFOLK, Va. New Orleans ...... 17 3 3 13 2 1 6 32 4 2 Jacksonville ...... 17 7 0 11 6 0 1 15 6 0 115 Third St. 23510 San Francisco ...... 38 3 1 22 1 0 4 69 4 1 (804) 622-1892 Wilmington ...... 14 4 0 12 1 0 7 18 7 0 Seattle ...... 21 6 0 22 2 0 10 32 7 2 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Puerto Rico ...... 6 0 0 3 1 0 1 10 1 0 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 Honolulu ...... 7 20 35 6 27 28 40 8 20 40 Houston ...... 14 0 0 15 0 0 3 22 1 0 (215) 336-3818 St. Louis ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PINEY POINT, Md. Piney Point ...... 5 5 1 0 2 0 1 5 4 1 Totals ...... 170 57 41 141 46 29 81 270 70 47 St. Mary's County 2067 4 Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT (301) 994-0010 Gloucester ...... 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 3 1 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. New York ...... 17 32 3 12 22 3 0 47 67 2 350 Fremont St. 94105 Philadelphia ...... 1 4 0 1 2 0 0 2 7 0 Baltimore ...... 4 4 0 0 3 0 0 9 4 1 (415) 543-5855 Norfolk ...... 10 10 2 7 14 0 0 10 14 5 SANTURCE, P.R. ~ 1 Mobile ...... 1 5 0 3 8 0 0 2 6 0 . New Orleans ...... 10 13 6 15 11 0 0 24 27 19 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Jacksonville ...... 11 8 1 8 12 0 0 12 17 5 Stop 16 00907 San Francisco ...... 44 13 4 23 6 0 0 72 30 9 Wilmington ...... 12 8 0 6 5 0 0 24 25 2 (809) 725-6960 Seattle ...... 22 18 4 20 15 1 0 40 36 3 SEATILE, Wash. Puerto Rico ...... 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 14 21 2 Honolulu ...... 6 80 186 4 111 151 0 6 90 274 2505 1 Ave. 98121 Houston ...... 10 6 0 15 2 0 0 18 8 1 (206) 441-1960 St. Louis ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point ...... 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 0 ST. LOUIS, Mo. Totals ...... 155 210 207 114 215 155 0 283 359 324 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 Totals All Departments ...... 829 435 282 682 396 211 181 1,499 681 408 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually reg istered for sh ipping at the port last month . 34 21st St. , W. Bajac Bajac **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men reg istered at the port at the end of last month. Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 Shipping in the month of August was up from the month of July. A total of 1,470 jobs were shipped on WILMINGTON, Calif. SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,470 jobs shipped, 682 jobs or about 46 percent were taken by "A" 51 O N. Broad Ave. 90744 seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 181 trip relief jobs were (213) 549-4000 shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 3,549 jobs have been shipped.

22 I LOG I September 1986 fall of U.S. merchant ships and seamen if a national emergency ever did arise. Defense Shot Editorial The Navy knows that. Look at their buildup of the nation's reserve fleet. Look at the dozens of newly-built or would they lose in exchange? Very Could Send Industry to Ute Boats converted ships serving the Military possibly a good portion of the ships Sealift Command: TAKX, Maritime The Department of Defense is right. They want to allow foreign-flag ships they would have to count on in an Preposition and others. Those ships Foreign-flag ships haul cargo cheaper the cargo when U.S. rates are "ex­ emergency-Sea-Land, U.S. Lines, are there because the U .S.-flag mer­ than U.S. ships. But will a foreign­ cessive" (see story page 1). Lykes Brothers, and American Pres­ chant marine has been dwindling for flag ship that carries military families' ''The right to carry government cargo ident Lines-the backbone of the U.S. decades. furniture to Germany in peacetime, is the only reason anybody has a U.S.­ liner fleet. carry tanks to the Middle East in war flag ship," said one industry execu­ Even with the money from military If the folks at the Pentagon don't time? Absolutely not. tive. cargo, between them U.S. Lines, Sea­ want to overcome a strategic sealift That's why the DOD wins the Cut­ Figures show that the Navy (through Land and APL lost more than $200 shortfall, then maybe it's right for a Off-Your-Nose-To-Spite-Your-Face the Military Sealift Command) paid million. The revenues received from field grade procurement officer who award. about $1.8 billion dollars to ship cargo cargo preference are ·not making these hasn't shipped anything but a desk for Earlier this summer the DOD issued last year. Other estimates show that companies barrels of profits. years, to determine that company's a proposed new rule which would foreign ships offering the same serv­ The DOD has to remember that the rates are excessive and let a Liberian allow it to circumvent the Military ices might save the Navy 10 to 30 merchant marine has a role in national ship lay up an American ship. Cargo Preference Act which requires percent. In other words, the Navy defense. The merchant marine is part­ that 100 percent of American military might save $180 to $540 million. ner to the Navy. Most military plan­ That doesn't sound like good plan­ cargo be shipped on American vessels. That sounds like a lot. But what ners agree that today there is a short- ning. 'Hyatt Is Union' Because of solid labor backing and the support of hundreds of allied organizations and individuals, our boycott of the Hyatt-Regency New Orleans has been successful-last month the hotel signed a first contract with SEID Local 100, and the service workers there now have a chance at the kind of wages, benefits and working conditions they deserve. For us, the contract means the end of a five-year struggle. For organized labor and our friends, it represents a significant step 'Thanks for the Help . forward in a part of the country • • ' that is particularly hostile to I received from your legislative office copies of postcards sent to labor unions. members of the House of Representatives and Senate by Seafarers We thank you for honoring our members urging support of the veto override of H.R. 1562. I was very boycott and for supporting our pleased to see that postcards were sent from a wide variety of states campaign. And now we ask that including Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Alabama, New you conscientiously patronize the York and Arizona. Hyatt-Regency New Orleans and On behalf of the ILGWU let me thank you and the members of the enjoy the service of a unionized sru for all of your support and help in this vital effort to override the workforce you helped win! president's veto of the Textile and Apparel Trade Enforcement Act on A.gain, our heartfelt thanks. August 6, 1986. Sincerely, With every good wish. Sincerely and fraternally, Evelyn Dubrow JohnJ. Sweeney Vice President International President Legislative Director

good turnover in jobs, and while the jobs for our members out there. There per and grow, enjoying the security of Vice Presidents old happy homesteaders who used to are also quite a few military ships and good shipping for all our members in (Continued from Page 14.) stay on the same ship four or five an occasional tanker coming through the years to come. years or longer in some instances might the Islands. So all in all, Honolulu has not like it, I feel very strongly that the become one of our bigger ports as far change in our shipping rules has been as employment opportunities go. for the best of all concerned, partic­ And I hope that you all realize that ularly in view of the fast turnaround these new employment opportunities President's Report and short stays in port of today's didn't just happen by accident. They (Continued from Page 2.) modem container vessels and tankers. came about as a result of long, hard And the overwhelming majority of our work on the part of your Union­ censed deep sea unions, NMU, SIU, members on the coast have told me starting right at the top with President MFU and SUP, into one new organi­ that they prefer it this way. Frank Drozak' s untiring efforts on zation was obvious and enthusiastic." In addition to the deepsea ships, we your behalf. The most recent victory I am encouraged by this positive have approximately 200 inland jobs with the Lavino ships will mean more response from the NMU and I will be West Coast with Crowley, depending on how many than 300 new jobs for our members, meeting with Shannon in the near by V. P. George McCartney tugs and barges are operating in the and our Vice President of Contracts, future. I will keep our membership Long Beach-Los Angeles harbors. Red Campbell, has just successfully fully informed, and at all times will would like to give you a rundown Out in Hawaii, the two cruise ships negotiated increases and improve­ keep the job security of our member­ I on what is happening on the West Independence and Constitution con­ ments in this contract. ship in mind. Coast and Hawaii. tinue to run with full passenger loads So now it is up to you, the mem­ Starting with the port of San Fran­ which is very welcome indeed consid­ bership, to take these jobs and prevent * * * cisco, our three main companies on ering the number of jobs this provides any of these ships from sailing short Bob Vahey is dead. I have lost a good the coast are American President Lines, the members. or being delayed at any time. Our and trusted friend, and this Union has Matson Navigation and Sea-Land. In In addition to the two cruise ships, reputation is on the line, and only lost a valued worker. Bob's energy, addition, we have tankers of Maritime all of the Matson ships pass through you-the rank and file-can protect dedication and sense of responsibility Overseas and Ogden Marine regularly Hawaii. We also have the two . sugar our good name by sailing these ships to this organization and to this mem­ visiting the Bay Area and occasionally vessels Moku Pahu and Sugar Is­ and doing the best job that you can bership were without equal. Bob would paying off there. lander visiting regularly. The cable while aboard as a capable, competent, be the first to say, "We must move As a result of the rotary shipping ship Charles L. Brown is home ported professional SIU seaman. It is only in on." We will do that, but we will miss rules now in effect, we have a pretty in Honolulu and provides quite a few this way that we can continue to pros- him.

September 1986 I LOG I 23 Lavino Talks Completed New Force of 12 Ships Opens 300-Plus Jobs Negotiators for the SIU and Lavino Shipping Company (LSC) have reached tentative agreement on a contract for 12 ships. The oceanographic re­ search ships will be under charter to the Military Sealift Com­ mand. The contract runs for the life of the charter, about four years. "We've been able to reach a surprisingly strong contract in the areas of wages and seniority, especially in light of the shipping situation for most American companies,'' said SIU President The USNS De Steiguer is one of the 12 new Frank Drozak. oceanographic ships Seafarers will man un­ der a new contract with Lavino Shipping SAB Amends Seniority The ships, which will operate Co. throughout the world, will carry various sized crews depending Rules for Military Ships on the missions, said Red time. A wage scale has been The Seafarers Appeals Board has day prior to the vessel's arrival in Campbell, SIU vice president agreed to and has been sent to amended rules and procedures for ad­ port; and contract chief. He added all ports and vessels manned by vancing to ''A'' seniority shipping • The seaman who is registered to that the ships mean more than SIU personnel. Campbell urged rights, and for registering and shipping return to his vessel must notify the aboard military support vessels. port agent at the port registered at Seafarers interested in shipping 300 Seafarers will be able to find The new rules will provide an op­ least 15 days prior to his scheduled new work and job security. on the new vessels to familiarize portunity for all SIU members with return to his assigned vessel that he A special seniority clause in themselves with the new con­ '' B'' seniority and a rating above the intends to return to that vessel. the new pact will enable Sea­ tract before accepting employ­ entry level to advance to ''A'' senior­ Failure to reclaim his job or to farers to move up the seniority ment in order to avoid any mis­ ity by shipping aboard the defined confirm his intended return to the ladder in a shorter period of understanding after shipping out. military vessels for 18 months, pro­ assigned vessel will cause his job to vided they fully comply with the tour be shipped in accordance with the of duty for which they are hired, Shipping Rules, and will require that whether permanent or temporary, and seaman to re-register. provided they complete the two-week In announcing the shipping rule orientation program conducted at the changes, SIU Vice President Angus Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of "Red" Campbell said: "This Union Seamanship in Piney Point. has worked hard to get these 1,000 or With regard to registration and ship­ more jobs for our membership, and ping on military support ships, rules we have the responsibility to see to it are in effect to assure that these ves­ that these ships are properly manned sels will be fully crewed and ready to to meet the requirements of the mili- sail on time. To effect this policy, the . tary agencies to which they are char­ new rules provide: tered. We are training our members • The seaman being relieved must to qualify to take these jobs, and we report to the Union hall to register are offering them seniority incentives within 48 hours of being relieved; to take these jobs and to stay aboard for their full tours.'' • The seaman has the responsibility Campbell noted that many letters of of maintaining contact with the port commendation on the outstanding per­ agent of the port registered relative to formance of SIU crews have been his return to the vessel; The USNS Hess is assisted by a tug. She's another of the new ships under SIU contract. published by the Navy, and he said • The seaman must return to the that more and more of the membership vessel at the completion of his relief are understanding that these jobs have DOD by reclaiming his job from the hiring become the "cornerstone" of our job hall shipping board no later than the security. (Continued from Page 1.) In a letter from eight House mem­ bers in~luding Rep. Walter B. Jones least part of it, to their country's ships. (D-N.C.), chairman of the Merchant Last year a U.S. District Court up­ Marine and Fisherie Committee, and held Rainbow's claim to the business. the committee's ranking Republican, That's when the DOD issued its new Rep. Robert W. Davis (Mich.), the proposals. defense role of the merchant marine The Navy's Military Sealift Com­ was stres ed. mand spent about $1.8 billion to ship "We have been willing to pay to cargo overseas last year. American assure an adequate supply of ships to liner companies such as Sea-Land, meet our economic and military needs American President Lines, U.S. Lines ... The U.S.-ftag merchant marine is and Lykes received a substantial por­ an important part of our national de­ tion of that cargo. But even with those fense," they wrote. military contracts, the companies lost The Transportation Institute, Marad money. Between them, Sea-Land, U.S. and several large U.S. shipping firms Lines and APL lost more than $200 issued comments challenging the Na­ million. vy's rule. The Department of Defense Rep. John Breaux's (D-La.) bid for the Senate got a boost last month when the ·'This would pull another leg out is expected to issue its final ruling by SIU hosted a rally for the candidate at the New Orleans hall. The rally helped from under an industry that is already late September or early October. If raise funds and generate publicity for the SIU-backed Senate. hopeful. Above (I. tor.) are Breaux, New Orleaqs Port Agent Ray Singletary and Patrolman Nick on the verge of total collapse," May the proposal is unchanged, court ac­ Celona. said. tion is expected.

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