Vol. 52, No.1 The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO Jan. – Mar. 2016

Official Voice of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

Union Coalition Prevails in APL Arbitration Case!

MM&P Celebrates New Employer Chesapeake Crewing, Two New Ships New Government Contracts for MM&P Employers 2016 MM&P Election Notice, Guidelines MM&P Holiday Party Photos The Master, Mate & Pilot is the Table of Contents official voice of the International Vol. 52, No. 1 January – March 2016 Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (International From the President 1 Marine Division of the ILA), Union coalition prevails in battle to defend members’ crewing AFL-CIO. © 2016 IOMMP. rights aboard the MV APL Guam. The Master, Mate & Pilot (ISSN News Briefs 2 0025-5033) is published bimonthly by the International Organization New employer and two new ships for MM&P Offshore Division; of Masters, Mates & Pilots. new government contracts for Matson and Patriot; Atlantic Maritime MM&P Headquarters: 700 Group members elect convention delegates; Maritime Labor Alliance Maritime Blvd., Suite B, Linthicum supports workers at Delta Western Fuel Terminal; annual pay raises Heights, MD for NOAA deck officers now take effect in January instead of July; 21090-1953. court in India condemns Seaman Guard crew to five years’ force labor. Phone: (410) 850-8700 E-mail: [email protected] Notice of Nomination & Election 20 Internet: www.bridgedeck.org Periodicals Postage Paid at Washington Observer 28 Elkridge, MD and additional The year in review: U.S.-flag fleet logs victories in Washington, D.C. offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Master, Mate & Pilot, 700 Maritime News From MITAGS 31 Blvd., Suite B, Linthicum Best wishes to Howard Van Kirk in his retirement! Heights, MD 21090-1953 Don Marcus Holiday Celebrations in the Halls 32 Chairman, Editorial Board MM&P members, their families and friends gathered in union halls to Lisa Rosenthal celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year. Check out the photos! Communications Director

INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS MM&P Health & Benefit Plan News 37 Don Marcus, President Learn how to access the Employee Assistance Program, which provides Steven Werse, Secretary-Treasurer MM&P members and employees with free help and advice in a variety of VICE PRESIDENTS areas; Medicare Part D update; annual verification of pensioner benefits. David H. Boatner, Offshore Pacific Wayne Farthing, Offshore Gulf Beck Notice 39 Don Josberger, Offshore Atlantic C. Michael Murray, United Inland MM&P Directory 40 George A. Quick, Pilots Cross’d the Final Bar 44 Randall H. Rockwood, FEMG Ron Tucker, Atlantic Maritime Honor Roll of PCF Contributors ...... 46

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NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT: “West Coast Unions” Prevail

Union Sisters and Brothers: allowing this attack on our livelihoods to go unpunished. Arbitrator We have cause to celebrate. A number of important victories have greatly Brogan navigated expertly through the thick fog generated by APL in this brightened the winter of 2016 and the future of Masters, Mates & Pilots. case and did justice to the families and the mariners, whose jobs aboard The first victory is the vindication of the rights of our members APL MSP vessels are rightfully theirs. and their shipmates who were formerly employed aboard the MV APL Another important victory for the MM&P Offshore Membership Cyprine. In a Feb. 9 decision, Arbitrator Margaret R. Brogan ruled that Group is the relationship with a new MM&P deep-sea employer: American President Lines, Ltd. (APL) violated the four unions’ collective Chesapeake Crewing, LLC (Chesapeake), an affiliate of Schuyler bargaining agreements when it refused to crew the MV APL Guam with Line Navigation Company (SLNC) and Dome Chartering & Trading members of MM&P, the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific (SUP), the Marine Corporation of Annapolis, Md. Two new vessels are now under Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) and the Marine Firemen’s MM&P contract with Chesapeake. The crewing of these vessels is being Union (MFOW). These unions, inaccurately dubbed “West Coast managed by long-time MM&P employer Trinity Ship Management of Unions” by APL, established a united front to pursue this egregious Portsmouth, Va. breach of our contracts and of federal labor law. It is particularly significant that Chesapeake has signed on to In a decision that should go a long way towards protecting our MM&P’s new “Adjustable Pension Plan.” This hybrid plan provides a jurisdiction in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) from future high measure of retirement security to our members in the context of attacks, Arbitrator Brogan determined that the MV APL Guam, a geared reasonable risk-sharing with our contracted employers. Chesapeake is container vessel which recently inaugurated APL’s new Guam-South the first of many new employers we hope to attract to MM&P and our Korea-Japan shuttle service, was a “replacement vessel” for the MV APL Adjustable Pension Plan. Cyprine. Arbitrator Brogan stated: “[i]n the end the Company [APL] may The two new vessels, the 50,000 DWT tanker MV SLNC Goodwill, have the right to decide which subsidiary operates the APL Guam, but it built in 2009, and the 5546 GRT geared general cargo vessel MV SLNC does not have the right to refuse to award this specific crewing work to Corsica (see cover photo), built in 2001, are now fully crewed and the West Coast Unions.” operational under MM&P contracts for all licensed officers. The decision upholds the rights of MM&P, MEBA, SUP and MFOW This success could not have happened without the tremendous efforts members who have served aboard APL vessels since the inception of MSP of MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse, who built the relationship almost twenty years ago. It would be difficult to overstate the importance with Chesapeake from the ground up. Steve’s work in forging the of this outcome. The sneak attack on our jurisdiction, if it had been partnership, as well as the unceasing crewing and representational work successful, could have spread beyond the confines of APL and threatened of Atlantic Ports Vice President Don Josberger and the excellent contract not only our job base, but also the industry-standard working conditions work of our National Director of Collective Bargaining Lars Turner, that have taken decades to establish. resulted in these new jobs for our members. Great thanks are owed to our outstanding legal counsel, Gabriel We look forward to a long relationship with Chesapeake, and to Terrasa, and the rest of the union legal team. Kudos are also in order growing our partnerships with Trinity Ship Management—which has for MM&P Pacific Ports Vice President David Boatner. His meticulous been crewing vessels with MM&P since the 1980s and the days of the contract work and unwavering testimony at the arbitration hearing were MV Rainbow Hope—and with MEBA, which has been working closely instrumental in making our case. with us regarding the licensed marine engineering officer billets aboard Under the terms of the decision, the parties have thirty days to these vessels. determine an appropriate remedy for APL’s breach of contract. Arbitrator In another extremely positive development on the contracting side, Brogan will retain jurisdiction to fashion an appropriate remedy herself we are pleased to report that seven new Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) if an agreement is not reached. As we go to press, arrangements are being vessels have been added to the MM&P-contracted fleet. This fleet now made to crew the MV APL Guam with MM&P licensed deck officers and totals ten ships. For the first time in a number of years, Matson mariners who are members of the other “West Coast” unions. Navigation Company has re-entered government contracting. Matson During the course of this battle, I was reminded of the defiant motto has been awarded management contracts for the MV Cape Henry, the inscribed on Scotland’s Royal Coat of Arms and those of numerous MV Cape Horn and the MV Cape Hudson, located in San Francisco Scottish military regiments: “Nemo me impune lacessit,” or “No one Bay. Patriot Contract Services has received contract awards for seven wounds me with impunity.” This motto, usually accompanied by the vessels: the MV Cape Orlando and the GTS Admiral William Callaghan image of a barbed thistle, could be our rallying cry as we continue to (located in Alameda, Calif.) and the MV Cape Trinity, MV Cape Texas, fight the wave of attacks on labor and our working conditions that are MV Cape Taylor, MV Cape Vincent and MV Cape Victory (located in sure to come. Beaumont, Texas.). Our collective thanks go out to Arbitrator Margaret Brogan for not continued on page 2

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Matson and Patriot Win Operating Contracts for 10 National Defense Reserve Fleet Ships

Contracts for the operation, maintenance and manning of work on this contract, an effort which has been ongoing for 10 ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) have almost 1-1/2 years.” been awarded to MM&P employers Matson and Patriot. The contracts are funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Sealift Fund to support DoD’s strategic sealift mission. The awards ($174,612,435.39 to Matson and $227,068,183.07 to Patriot) include firm-fixed fees for the four-year base contract and two, two-year options, without future economic price adjustment, plus estimated reimbursable costs for eight years. All the ships awarded to Matson and Patriot are roll-on/ roll-off vessels. Cape Henry, Cape Orlando and Admiral Callaghan remain under MM&P contract. The other seven ships are all new contracts with MM&P. MARAD The three vessels awarded to Matson are:Cape Henry Cape Orlando underway. The ship, which will be operated by Patriot, (homeported in Alameda), Cape Hudson (Pier 50 San is homeported in Alameda, Calif. Francisco) and Cape Horn (Pier 50 San Francisco). The seven vessels awarded to Patriot are: Cape Texas, Cape “The contract awards bear testimony to the professionalism Taylor and Cape Trinity (Beaumont, Texas); Cape Vincent of our members aboard ship and to our ability, and that of and Cape Victory (Beaumont); the GTS Admiral William our employers and labor-union shipmates, to compete,” said Callaghan and Cape Orlando (Alameda). MM&P President Don Marcus. Since 1946, NRDF vessels have facilitated U.S. strategic “A particular thanks is owed to MM&P National Director sealift, natural disaster response and humanitarian operations of Collective Bargaining Lars Turner for his impressive around the globe.

From the President, continued

This contract victory bears testimony to the professionalism of our loyal employer Central Gulf Lines/Waterman Steamship Corporation members aboard ship and to our ability, and that of our employers and has asked for our support to see them through financial difficulties labor-union shipmates, to compete. Once again, many thanks are owed occasioned by the global drop in freight rates and to assist in their efforts to Lars Turner for his outstanding contract work. Preparing this bid was to find replacement vessels for two of their MSP operating agreements a job that took almost 1-1/2 years to complete. that are currently open. Finally, we are extremely gratified to report excellent news from On the Inland side, the important Alyeska Pipeline contract with Washington, D.C. The $400,000 annual per ship “bump-up” in the MSP Crowley Maritime Corporation remains to be awarded. These jobs, retainer fee that was passed for Fiscal Year 2016 has been followed up by supporting tanker operations in Prince William Sound, Alaska, are the an even greater demonstration of the federal government’s continuing lifeblood of many MM&P Pacific Maritime Region (PMR) members. commitment to the U.S. Merchant Marine. Effective in Fiscal Year 2017, Other important contracts for the PMR, the Atlantic Maritime Group, a further increase of $1.5 million per ship per year has been authorized. and the Great Lakes & Rivers Region are up for negotiation this winter These developments, along with the reauthorization of the Export- and spring. They will all require careful attention by the MM&P Import Bank, have renewed the interest of ocean carriers in MSP. For this negotiating teams. result, we salute the outstanding work of MIRAID President Jim Patti Our Union has started 2016 with some resounding wins! We will use and thank our friends in Congress, the Department of Transportation all resources available to continue steaming: Full Ahead. and MARAD for their support. While these achievements are cause for celebration, there is no Fraternally, room for complacency. Challenges will continue unabated. Longtime Don Marcus

2 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 MM&P Celebrates New Offshore Employer, Two New Ships

MM&P and new employer Chesapeake Crewing have signed labor contracts for two new ships, a product tanker and a general cargo vessel, which have just been reflagged into the U.S. fleet. The vessels are the SLNC Goodwill, a 2009 built 50,000-ton product tanker under a two-year charter with Military Sealift Command and SLNC Corsica, a general cargo vessel built in 2001 that has a deadweight of 6,450 tons.

(Left to right) Peter Fortier of Chesapeake Crewing, Steve Miceli Jr. of Trinity Management, MM&P President Don Marcus, Heather Miceli of Trinity Management, Russel Paret of Chesapeake Crewing and MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse.

MM&P President Don Marcus and Russell Paret of Chesapeake Crewing LLC signed the new contract.

The SLNC Goodwill will transport fuel between Japan, Korea, Guam and Diego Garcia. The SLNC Corsica will provide commercial freight services in the tramp trade, serving the worldwide commercial markets. Chesapeake Crewing will participate in all the MM&P plans, including the Adjustable Pension Plan. Officers and crew of SLNC Corsica along with some of the “We are extremely happy to make this announcement,” said international crew who sailed the ship before it was reflagged into the MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse. “The relationship U.S. fleet. (Left to right standing: Chief Engineer Joseph Shea, Third Assistant Engineer Tyler Robitaille, Chief Engineer Peter Crowell, Port between Chesapeake Crewing and MM&P is a partnership Engineer John C., Captain Hedi Marzougui, Nikos (Cleopatra), First in every sense of the word: well-balanced, mutually beneficial Assistant Engineer James Kinane, Steward John Stephen, AB Orin and backed by the full commitment of management. It’s a King, AB Terry Hester, Sotiris (Cleopatra), QMED Vasil Cholakovski, win-win for the MM&P members who will crew the vessels Second Mate Tim Ireland; (front, left to right) Captain Jakub and a milestone for the U.S.-flag industry.” Mietkowski (former master); Alex (Cleopatra); Chief Mate Morgan Densley; Bosun Cielo Ojano and Third Mate Ashley Edington. MM&P has the contract rights to both licensed deck officers and licensed engineering officers but is working in cooperation with the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) on engineering pass-through billets. Trinity Ship Management will be acting as agents for Chesapeake Crewing. Patriot Contract Services is supplying technical management to the liquid cargo vessel.

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“Harbor Pilots Face New Challenges as Ships Get Bigger,” Wall Street Journal Reports

The MM&P members who pilot ships in and out of the Port TheCMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, the largest container of Oakland honed their professional skills in preparation for the ship ever to call at a North American port, arrived in Los arrival of the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin and other “mega- Angeles on Dec. 26. The ship measures 1,305 feet in length ships,” writes Wall Street Journal reporter Erica E. Phillips. and can carry about 18,000 20-foot containers.

She interviewed Captain Kip Carlson and Captain “The largest vessels have only a few feet to maneuver in George Livingstone of the San Francisco Bar Pilots for an some port channels,” Phillips reports. “Stacked-up megaships article that appeared in the Journal’s “Business Logistics come within inches of scraping the bottom of the Bayonne Report” on Dec. 25. Bridge on their way into Newark’s terminals. An accident can cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to a ship and “Inside a simulation chamber, Kip Carlson is attempting its cargo, or trigger an epic port-traffic jam.” to turn around a container ship longer than the Empire State Building within the narrow confines of one of Oakland’s port “These are the largest moving objects on the planet,” Nick channels,” she reports. Cutmore, secretary-general of the International Maritime Pilots Association, told the reporter. But as container ships “It’s a tight squeeze. He has roughly 50 feet to maneuver grow in size, “the ports don’t grow correspondingly… so the on either end of the ship, which rises so high out of the water squeeze is on the pilots.” that he can’t see the vessel’s sides, or two simulated tugboats assisting with the turn. Relying on his view of the channel as “With larger ships, the increased surface area magnifies well as maps and measurements displayed on screens spanning the effects of wind in the bay, making the vessels difficult to the bridge, he gives orders to the ship’s crew.” steer,” Phillips writes.

“As the ships get bigger and bigger, the responsibility is on us,” agreed Livingstone, another longtime bar pilot in San Francisco. “And that burden goes up.”

PHOTO CHRISTIAN YUHAS

The MM&P Offshore and Pilot Groups were well represented when inbound CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, piloted by MM&P Captain Rick Hurt of the San Francisco Bar Pilots, passed outbound SS Matsonia, piloted by Captain Don Close, under the command of MM&P Captain Mike Nolls. The vessels passed each other under the Golden Gate Bridge with a traditional three-whistle salute. Aboard the Matsonia at the time were also MM&P members Chief Mate Tim Kalke, Second Mate Julien Maurel and Third Mate Brian Bernard.

4 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Court in India Condemns Seaman Guard Crew to Five Years’ Forced Labor

A court in India in January sentenced crewmembers of The men spent nine months in prison after the incident the Seaman Guard Ohio to five years of forced labor. The and have been out on bail, but refused permission to leave sentence is the most recent in a series of cases in which India, since 2013. They have been subsisting since then merchant mariners have faced criminal charges and been on contributions from their families, charities and the sent to prison for events beyond their control, including international maritime community. accidents. “This judgment is totally unfair and a great injustice to the This case involves a floating anti-piracy platform operated accused,” Arumugaram Ravipandian, a lawyer representing by a mysterious company that has so far escaped any liability all 35 men, told Reuters. Ravipandian said his clients would for what transpired. seek bail and challenge the verdict in a higher court.

“This appears to be a travesty of justice for the ordinary crewmembers who we understand were not aware of instructions being passed down from the employer, and who were otherwise simply doing their job,” said David Hammond of Human Rights at Sea. He called for governments to intervene immediately in support of the men.

“I am horrified and filled with anguish at this decision, which is deeply unfair and unjust,” said Ken Peters, director of justice and public affairs at the Mission to Seafarers.

“This decision makes a mockery of the United Nations Convention “This decision makes a mockery of the United Nations on the Law of the Sea as well as the system of justice in India.” Convention on the Law of the Sea as well as the system — MM&P Chief of Staff Klaus Luhta of justice in India,” said MM&P Chief of Staff Klaus Luhta, who has been involved in the campaign to fight this The 10-man crew, including citizens of the United injustice through the International Maritime Organization, Kingdom, the Ukraine, Estonia and India, was arrested the International Transport Workers’ Federation and after their ship strayed into India’s territorial waters on MM&P. “These mariners, who were at sea and on duty to reports of an approaching hurricane. protect other mariners, must be allowed to go home.” Along with the 25 security guards aboard the ship, they were charged with carrying weapons without the permits required under India’s law and illegally buying fuel from a fisherman.

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Two Fatal “Man Overboard” Accidents Demonstrate Risks of Routine Tasks

Two accident investigation reports published in December When the AB checked, he saw the second mate struggling highlight the risks of falling overboard while undertaking to hold on to the ladder. As the AB looked around for a line routine tasks. to throw down, the second mate, who was wearing a life vest, fell into the water. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued its report on the man overboard incident on Hyundai Dangjin on The AB threw a nearby lifebuoy to the second mate. It July 10 of last year. The ship was in the final stages of loading landed a few feet away. its cargo of iron ore at Port Walcott, Western Australia. The second mate tried to swim to the lifebuoy, It was starboard side alongside the wharf and the chief but was not able to reach it. The sea was rough and the mate and draft surveyor were on the wharf to check the ship’s water temperature was about 72 degrees. The man was draft. They could see the forward and aft draft marks but not eventually retrieved from the water but did not respond to the midships marks. resuscitation attempts. The ATSB says that the risk involved in a straightforward task was not taken into account in this case: in particular, the physical ability of the person undertaking the task was a significant risk factor that was not considered. The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board released its findings of another accident which took place last year aboard the Selandia Swan. The third officer was inspecting the lifebuoys mounted on the bridge wings while he was alone on watch on the bridge. During inspection of the starboard lifebuoy, he lost his footing and fell overboard. Within 15 minutes, other crewmembers realized the The rope ladder as it was slung on Hyundai Dangjin. third officer was missing and immediately initiated the man overboard procedures. Several ships participated in the The chief mate asked the second mate, via UHF radio, to search, but were unsuccessful in locating him. read the midships draft on the ship’s port (outboard) side. The He was located and recovered by a rescue helicopter ship’s crew had already rigged a rope ladder adjacent to the deployed from the Danish coast guard. Resuscitation was draft marks there. commenced immediately, but was not successful. The able seaman on duty offered to go down the ladder The accident, investigators say, was the result of instead of the second mate, who was a large and heavy man. an absence of clear instructions on how to go about The second mate declined the AB’s offer. inspecting the lifebuoy. In the absence of instruction Just after 0455, the chief mate and draft surveyor returned or guidance, the man made a detailed inspection of from the wharf to the ship’s office. The chief mate then called the only item he could–namely the light. To carry out the second mate and asked for the midships draft. The second that inspection he had to climb the guard rail, thereby mate did not reply. exposing himself to the risk of falling overboard. Presumably, he did not don a harness and fall arrester At that time, the second mate was near the bottom of the because the risk of falling was not apparent to him as he ladder, about 25 feet below the ship’s deck. He called out to was still behind the guard rail. the AB for help and said he was having difficulty.

6 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 New York Times Editorial Board Calls for Expansion of Social Security

An editorial published in the Jan. 3 issue of The New York Times calls for ensuring the health of Social Security past 2034—the date when the system is projected to come up short—by raising the ceiling on the amount of wages, currently $118,500, that are subject to payroll taxes. “That reform is overdue,” the Times editors write. “If the wage ceiling had kept pace with the income gains of high earners over the decades, it would be about $250,000 today.” A third of American retirees depend on Social Security for 90 percent or more of their income. Two-thirds depend on it for more than half their income. The average monthly benefit is now about $1,300. diverting Social Security payroll taxes into Wall Street managed “private accounts.” Approximately half of American households with someone 55 or older have no retirement savings at all. Only about one “Ultimately, strengthening Social Security requires a quarter of Americans will receive anything from employer growing and healthy economy,” the New York Times editors pension plans. Younger workers and low-income workers write. “The Democratic candidates have credible ideas for are the worst off, because of high debt and rent, the lack of creating jobs and raising wages that would revitalize the tax base for Social Security. Those and other sensible fixes, employer-provided benefits and stagnant wages. not deep and broad cutbacks, will ensure that the system Nearly all the Republican presidential candidates have continues to provide a basic level of guaranteed retirement called for cuts to Social Security benefits. Some advocate income for all workers.”

List of Candidates That MM&P Supports Posted on Members’ Only Site

The list of candidates for national elective office who have received support from the MM&P Political Contribution Fund (PCF) for their 2016 races has been posted in the Members’ Only section of bridgedeck.org. There are many others who we support and will be contributing to as the election season continues. The list will be periodically updated as additional contributions are made by the PCF. The MM&P PCF contributes to the election campaigns of candidates in any political party who support the American Merchant Marine and stand with us in the battle to preserve the Jones Act, cargo preference, the Maritime Security Program and other policies and programs that protect the jobs of MM&P members. If you have not yet contributed to the MM&P PCF, we ask that you do so now so that together, we can keep our ships sailing and MM&P members working. To contribute, go to bridgedeck.org and click on PCF.

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Atlantic Maritime Group Members Elect Convention Delegates

Members of the MM&P Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG) The members of the AMG Ballot Committee are: Mark have approved a slate of delegates to represent them at this year’s Campbell, Chris Leek and John Cronin Jr. Campbell and MM&P Convention. Cronin were on hand for the ballot count at MITAGS on Jan. 4. The following AMG members were elected to serve as Interim Convention Delegates: Richard Russo; Raymond Hennessey; Patrick Egan; Christian Tucker; Paulina Czernek; James Olsen; Jamie Ela; Kenneth O’Rourke. The following were elected to serve, in the order listed, as Alternate Interim Convention Delegates: Terrence McGovern; Clifton Gulliksen; Kevin Metkiff; Thomas Smith; Paul Ciaburri; Angel Freire Jr.; Robert Gecek; Bruce Alexander; Michael Freeman; Keith Poissant; William Thatcher; Beau Payne.

Two members of the AMG Ballot Committee, Mark Campbell and John VOTES AND CANDIDATES Cronin Jr., were on hand for the ballot count at MITAGS on Jan. 4. (The third member of the ballot committee is Chris Leek.) 118 Richard Russo 53 Kevin Metkiff 113 Raymond Hennessey 52 Thomas mithS “I want to thank everyone who participated in the process, both as voters and as candidates,” said MM&P Secretary- 101 Patrick Egan 49 Paul Ciaburri Treasurer Steve Werse. 81 Christian Tucker 48 Angel Freire Jr. 78 Paulina Czernek 47 Robert Gecek “I also want to extend congratulations to the winners: their initiative in running and their willingness to be involved in the 74 James Olsen 44 Bruce Alexander democratic process in favor of their fellow AMG members are 72 Jamie Ela 44 Michael Freeman greatly appreciated.” 65 Kenneth O’Rourke 43 Keith Poissant Of the ballots mailed to the general membership entitled to 59 Terrence McGovern 37 William Thatcher vote, 253 were returned, 251 of which were counted. 55 Clifton Gulliksen 17 Beau Payne

USNS Safeguard Arrives in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Captain Mark J. Wilson, master of USNS Safeguard, shared this photo of the warm welcome he and the rest of the crew received upon their arrival in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The licensed deck officers aboard the T-ARS 50 are all represented by the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG). Wilson (standing directly behind the little girl with the blue sash) says students in Carat, the next port call, were given a tour of the ship.

8 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Maritime Labor Alliance Supports Workers at Delta Western Fuel Terminal

The Maritime Labor Alliance (MLA) is expressing strong Delta Western is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saltchuck support for workers at Delta Western Fuel Terminal in Resources, which employs hundreds of workers who belong Dutch Harbor, Alaska. to MLA member unions. “We have enjoyed mutually beneficial partnerships” with Saltchuck Resources and its affiliates for years, wrote MLA Executive Director Tom Mackell Jr. in a December letter to officials at Saltchuck, Delta Western Fuel and North Star Petroleum.

But Mackell expressed the MLA’s “grave concern” regarding recent events at the Delta Western Fuel Terminal, including the firing of an employee involved in union organizing and other unfair labor practices, such as managers discriminating against employees who are Filipino and Pacific Islanders.

The MLA will support these workers and the IBU “with Delta Western workers protest the firing of a coworker, Mo Reyes. all of the influence and power that can be mustered until a fair contract is ratified and respect is given to the Union Employees of the company joined the Inland Boatmen’s members,” Mackell wrote. Union (IBU), an MLA member union, and are attempting to negotiate a first contract. He called on Delta Western Fuel management to bargain directly with the workers and take other actions in keeping The other MLA member unions are MM&P, the with “the ethical culture that Saltchuck’s companies so International Longshoremen’s Association, the International readily claim in their public relations campaigns.” Longshore & Warehouse Union, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association and the American Radio Association.

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New Grants Help Union Members Save for College

With the economy in a seemingly The 529 savings plan is one of several savings programs that endless free fall, the rising cost of a can help you afford a college education, which is becoming college education is putting working more and more important in our information-fueled economy. families in a bind. The 529 plans, operated by each individual state, encourage If you open a new college savings people to save for future college costs. account, your union may be able to The Union Plus College Savings Grant underscores the help. importance that unions place on higher education. College savings grants are available The college grant is part of a $3 million initiative introduced to help you start saving for your in 2015 by Union Plus to assist union members facing financial child or your grandchild’s education. Grants of $500 are hardship during the current recession. The program–called available to union members or retirees who open a new 529 Union SAFE, for Security, Assistance and Financial Education– tax-free college savings or pre-paid tuition account and provides an array of benefits for qualifying members–from contribute at least $1,000. financial counseling to help with hospital payments to job loss protection to help avoiding foreclosure. You must have opened the 529 account on or after July 1, 2009, to be eligible. Also, the age of the 529 account beneficiary For more information or an application, please visit must be 12 or younger. UnionPlus.org/CollegeSavings.

Rainbow View for Matson’s SS Kauai

There was a rainbow stretching over Honolulu Harbor on the December morning when Miri Skoriak snapped this photo. She was sailing as second mate on Matson’s SS Kauai at the time.

10 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Award to Crew of Kindra Lakes Vessel Morgan For Fighting Railroad Bridge Fire

The maritime community in November paid homage to the captain and crew of the Kindra Lakes Towing vessel Morgan for providing crucial help in putting out a fire on a CSX railroad bridge. Captain Mike Szczudlo and crewmember Patrick Tobel sighted the blaze as the Morgan traveled westbound on the Calumet Sanitary Canal. The fire was burning particularly hot because the bridge was constructed of creosote-soaked ties. To make matters worse, there were no fire hydrants in the vicinity. “The fire department was having trouble reaching all the way across the burning bridge,” the captain said, “so we called A well-deserved award. (Left to right) Jacque Kindra, Captain the chief to ask if we could assist.” The crew fought the fire Mike Szczudlo, Tom Bell and John Kindra. (Not pictured Patrick Tobel from underneath using one of Morgan’s hoses. and Michael Hunter.) “We got it under control quickly by moving the boat back and forth under the bridge,” the captain said. The award, the Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) Honored Seafarers’ Plaque, was presented in the presence of leaders of the U.S.-flag shipping industry, including union officials, shipping company managers and military and Coast Guard officers. MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray and Great Lakes & Rivers Representative Tom Bell accepted the award on behalf of the crew and the owners of Kindra Lakes Towing, Jacque and John Kindra. Kindra Lakes Personnel Director Don Campbell, Szczudlo and Bell.

Like Father, Like Son

MM&P member Francisco Garcia and his son Hector, also a member of the union, appear in a poster produced by the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. “The museum used a photo of my father and my brother Hector in a poster for its membership drive,” writes lawyer Kurt Garcia, who submitted the photo. Francisco Garcia recently celebrated his 92nd birthday.

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Noon-Time Arrival for AMG Members at Work Maersk Memphis Aboard the James D. Moran

Members of the MM&P Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG) who work at Moran look over the new addition to the Moran fleet, the 6,000-HP James D. Moran.

Captain Bill Morris, AB James Hargrove and AB John M. Brown.

Licensed deck officers aboard Maersk Memphis celebrated what they termed “a rare noon-time arrival” with a photo opp. “This should happen more often,” says Captain Kevin Coulombe, shown here with (left to right) Second Mate Kevin Cichon and Third Mate Gregory Ferris. AB John M. Brown, AB James Hargrove and Mike Gould.

Best Wishes to Sue Bourcq in Her Retirement

MM&P New Orleans Dispatcher Sue Bourcq retired at the end of 2015. The MM&P community extends our best wishes to Sue, along with heartfelt thanks for her many years of excellent service. We wish her well in retirement. With Sue’s retirement and as a result of the decline in U.S-flag shipping in the Port of New Orleans, the union hall has been closed. Members should direct their inquiries to MM&P Headquarters or to their Area Vice President. Services for Gulf Coast members will continue to be provided in Houston and Tampa.

12 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Greetings From Aboard MV Edwin H. Gott MV Edgar B. Speer MV Edwin H. Gott is the most powerful ship on the Great Lakes, generating 19,500 hp with two diesel engines. The vessel The officers of the “thousand footer” MV Edgar B. Speer has a self-unloading boom on deck that can be extended to took a break from their busy work schedules during a shore to discharge cargo at a rate of 10,000 tons per hour. recent port call to talk with MM&P Great Lakes & It was named for the president of the United States Steel Rivers Representative Tom Bell. The vessel is crewed by Company from 1967 to 1969. The vessel is crewed by members of the MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers Region. members of the MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers Region.

Captain Tim Alfson and Second Mate Scott Dickinson aboard the MV Edwin H. Gott.

MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers Representative Tom Bell with Third Mate Ellora Hammerberg.

In the wheelhouse of the MV Edgar Speer: (left to right) Chief Mate James Stengel, Captain Abe Grogan and Second Mate Steven Wilczewski.

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Shipyard Inspection for USACE MV Raccoon

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) MV Raccoon underwent planned maintenance in November and Captain Joe McCormick, a member of MM&P who has served on the vessel for 22 years, sent photos of the derrick boat in the shipyard. The officers and crew MVof Raccoon are represented by the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG). “The Raccoon is a solid asset for USACE San Francisco District,” McCormick says. “The Corps wisely continues to invest in her with planned maintenance and system retrofits which ensure her continued service as a reliable platform for many decades to come.” In the shipyard with MV Raccoon, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District. As she goes about Operated and maintained by the USACE San Francisco her work keeping navigation in the Bay Area safe and unobstructed, Raccoon is a welcome sight to professional mariners, recreational boaters District, the hazard collection vessel is a welcome sight to and fishermen alike. (Left to right) Marine Machinist Joe Rakstins, all who navigate on San Francisco Bay. Docked in Sausalito, USACE San Francisco District Commander Colonel John Morrow, the Raccoon ranges far and wide patrolling for floating Major James Boyette, Supervisory Executive Harry Durrie and hazards in the bay and its tributaries in a diligent effort to MV Raccoon’s Master Captain Joe McCormick. The officers and crew keep federal shipping channels open for safe passage. who serve aboard Raccoon are represented by the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG). Raccoon is a converted U.S. Navy self-propelled seaplane wrecking derrick that has proven time and again to be the best-suited vessel to the challenge of hazard collection. “Raccoon is still the most valuable hazard collection vessel in the San Francisco Bay,” McCormick says. “This is thanks The Corps obtained Raccoon in 1959. The pilothouse in large part to regular shipyard maintenance and repair was added on, as were the hydraulic excavator with three- overseen by managers and staff at the SF District’s stage boom and a log grapple to facilitate the dangerous and Navigational Section.” challenging work of hazard collection.

Officers Needed for Summer Sea- Term Aboard TS Empire State

An agreement between MM&P and SUNY Maritime gives members and applicants the opportunity to gain experience as officers aboard the TS Empire State during the summer sea term. The basic provisions of the agreement allow members to participate in the MM&P Health & Benefit Plan and MATES program. Applicants who sail under the terms of the referral program are eligible for points. To find out more, please contact MM&P National Director of Collective Please contact Lars Turner (seen above during recent service aboard the Bargaining Lars Turner: [email protected]. TS Empire State) if you are interested in working on the vessel during the summer sea term.

14 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Survey on Mandatory Ship Reporting System for North Atlantic Right Whales

The Coast Guard is helping to get the word out about the importance and effectiveness of speed limits and the responsible use of the safety exception as they relate to the North Atlantic right whale. Some of the annual seasonal speed restrictions in the mid-Atlantic areas came into effect Nov. 1 and will remain in effect until April 30, 2016. “The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s robust and practical enforcement strategy has yielded very positive results, particularly on approaches to pilot stations,” said Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy. “The safety exception is an important part of the process. We greatly value the input provided by professional mariners, who benefit from a reasonable enforcement approach that considers the challenges of ensuring safe navigation in confined waters.” NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is conducting a survey of its North Atlantic Right Whale Mandatory Ship Reporting (MSR) system. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate and improve the MSR program. If you are a mariner operating or working on a vessel 300GT or greater on the east coast of the United States, or who has operated in this area in the past, PHOTO WIKIMEDIA COMMONS NMFS is seeking your input on a short, nine-question survey. The survey asks North Atlantic right whale and calf. The for the mariner’s opinions and feedback on the MSR system so that NMFS can population has rebounded to more than improve the system to better suit mariners’ needs. Completing the survey is expected 500 individuals, the highest level since to take fewer than 10 minutes. All responses are anonymous and confidential. researchers began compiling statistics on the whale in the 1980s. To take the survey, go to: marinerrightwhaleopinionsurvey.com.

PHOTO J. LARS TURNER

MARAD RRF Ship Admiral Callaghan in Alameda, Calif., on Dec. 4. Management of the ship has been awarded once again to MM&P-contracted Patriot.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 15 NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED)

Lady Liberty Sets Sail

The Statue of Liberty ferry takes thousands of visitors daily to the Statue of Liberty National Monument, Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Statue Cruises is New York’s official provider for Statue of Liberty tickets.

Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island featuring the Wall of Honor is a memorable experience for people from all over the world.

Aboard Lady Liberty. (Left to right) Port Captain Matt Gill, AB Reggie Rosario, First Officer Paulina Czernek, AB Jose Rivera and Deckhand Jim Finley Jr.

Army Corps NY District Town Hall

Managers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New June 2015, and MM&P Government Fleet Representative York District organized a town hall meeting at Caven Point, Randi Ciszewski. in Jersey City, N.J., last fall. Organizers included: Jodi During the meeting, the participants re-signed the Voluntary McDonald, deputy chief, Operations, Readiness and Regulatory Protection Program Labor-Management Commitment. Functions Division; and Mercedes Fernandez, USACE NY District L/MER specialist, Human Resources Office. “Through our productive partnership efforts, the New York District and MM&P are able to ensure that USACE Among the participants were Col. David A. Caldwell, floating plant employees represented by the union enjoy a safe who assumed command of USACE New York District in work environment,” Ciszewski said.

16 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Kudos to Officers and Crew ofUSNS Pomeroy!

The USNS Pomeroy participated in an exercise with the British Royal Marines inw November 2015. As part of the exercise, British forces used Pomeroy as a platform for a tour of the outer islands of the vessel’s area of operation. The exercise also included deploying and recovering rigid-hull inflatable boats and supporting the British personnel onboard. The crew of USNS Pomeroy was commended for “an outstanding job” by the British Forces and by the Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron Two Commander. MM&P licensed deck officers sail aboard USNS Pomeroy.

MM&P deck officers and British military personnel aboard USNS Pomeroy. (Top row, middle, in white shirt) Captain Gary Ford; (top right, in blue shirt) Chief Mate Cornell Daia; (top right, in khaki button-down) Third Mate Kesse Kesse; (kneeling, left to right) Third Mate Kathryn McKenna and Second Mate Shaina Pearl. A rigid-hull inflatable is deployed to tour one of the islands.

Watch: MM&P Government Group Members in Refueling Operation Aboard MSC Ships

Members of the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Captain Randall Rockwood, master of the USNS Arctic, Group (FEMG) were at the helm when Military Sealift and Captain Jason Kennedy, master of USNS Leroy Grumman, Command (MSC) oiler USNS Leroy Grumman replenished are also members of the MM&P Federal Employees MSC supply ship USNS Arctic in early February off the Membership Group. Virginia Capes. USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO-195) is a Henry J. Kaiser-class USNS Arctic Chief Mate Elizabeth Strunk and Second Mate fleet replenishment oiler.USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) is the third Laura Hammond were filmed during the consol operation, ship in the Navy’s Supply class of fast combat support ships. when Grumman dispensed 1.2 million gallons of diesel marine fuel into the supply ship. To view the video, go to: http://tinyurl.com/hdmg3a4.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 17 NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED)

Members at WETA Meet With MM&P Officials

MM&P President Don Marcus and United Inland Group (UIG) Regional Representative Ray Shipway met recently with employees of Blue and Gold Ferries who work for WETA.

Captain Dave Houghton, Captain Tom Kirsch, Captain Chuck Elles, Port (Left to right) Trevor Bosnia, Marc Barnum, MM&P President Don Marcus, Engineer Bryan Hoffman, Marcus and Shipway. The WETA boat in the Victor Lividsky and UIG Regional Representative Ray Shipway. picture is the Mare Island, a fast ferry.

Union Stewards Training for Certificate of Appreciation Weeks Marine Members to Torger Skolmen

MM&P members who work at Weeks Marine took part in Torger Skolmen received a certificate of appreciation on the union stewards training at MITAGS recently with MM&P occasion of his retirement from Washington State Ferries. National Director of Collective Bargaining J. Lars Turner In the photo, MM&P Regional Representative Tim Saffle and MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers Region Representative (right) presents Skolmen with the certificate at the MM&P Tom Bell. (Left to right) Rusty Bradshaw, Richard Marshall, Seattle holiday party. Turner, Bell, Brian Dibbern and Kevin Gromley.

18 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 What’s Fair Is Fair: How Outcome of Pending Court Case Could Fuel Inequality

The Supreme Court in January heard oral arguments in a case A win for the Koch brothers and their allies would also that could make it far more difficult for working people in this unleash a flood of new attacks on workers and their unions country to achieve fair pay and safe working conditions. throughout the United States. The plaintiffs in the case are backed by the Koch brothers, In an increasingly global economy, companies that don’t corporate CEOs and other anti-worker groups. Here’s what the have to negotiate with their employees over wages and working case is about. conditions will be able to drive wages and working conditions lower and lower. Current law says that when the majority of people in a workplace vote to form a union, the union is required to “The CEO crowd already makes an average of 354 times the represent everyone—even those who decide not to become a pay of their workers,” writes Robert Creamer, a labor organizer union member. and author. “Unbelievably, they want to make even more.” And nobody can be forced to join a union. “Everyday Americans are way ahead of the politicians,” he writes. “By big numbers, they want their political leaders to The law also says that anyone who benefits from the agreement restore rules of the economic game that will allow us to build an that the union negotiates with management should contribute economy that benefits all Americans, not just the wealthy few.” their fair share to the costs of negotiating and administering that agreement—even if they choose not to join the union. The The American Federation of Teachers has launched an online contribution is known as a “fair share fee.” petition telling the Koch Brothers to stop attacking Americans’ rights to join together in unions to improve the lives of all The plaintiffs in the case—Friedrichs vs California Teachers working people. Association—are seeking to eliminate fair share fees. Please add your signature: http://tiny.cc/abilitytoformunions The immediate impact of the Supreme Court decision will be on public employees like teachers, nurses, police and firefighters. Many believe that a decision in favor of the plaintiffs would virtually wipe out public sector unions in the United States.

Annual Pay Raises for NOAA Deck Officers Now Take Effect in January Instead of July

Annual federal pay raises for Civil Service Mariners (CIVMARs) employed by NOAA became effective on Jan. 10 this year, six months earlier than in the past. The change was made by NOAA leaders working in close partnership with MM&P to create pay timing parity between GS and wage mariner employees. “The Office of Personnel Management approved a change in the effective date of CIVMAR pay increases thanks to the positive partnership between maritime labor and NOAA Marine Operations Deputy Director Troy Frost, along with great work by Colin Bennett from Work Force Management and support from NOAA senior leaders including Captain Todd Bridgeman, Rear Adm. Anita Lopez and Rear Adm. David Score,” said MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski. “NOAA managers advocate for their employees and make positive change happen,” she said. “They don’t just ‘talk the talk’— they ‘walk the walk.’ The heads of other federal agencies that employ MM&P members can take a real lesson from NOAA.”

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 19 NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION

2016 Election for Officers, Membership Group Elected Representatives and Convention Delegates of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In accordance with Article V, Section 1. of the International Constitution approved by referendum on December 4, 2014, you are hereby advised that an election for Officers, elected Representatives of our various Membership Groups, and Convention Delegates for all Membership Groups is required. The election shall commence no later than the fiftieth (50th) day following the closing date of nominations which will be held at the International Convention and which is scheduled to commence at 0900 hours July 19th, 2016, at the MM&P’s Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, 692 Maritime Blvd., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, 21090. It is currently estimated that the Convention will be concluded by 1700 hours July 21, 2016. The nomination procedure follows:

Nominations by Petition Nominating petitions for International President and International Secretary-Treasurer must be signed by not less than fifty (50) Members in Good Standing. Nominating petitions for: • Vice President – Offshore Atlantic Ports; • Vice President – Offshore Gulf Ports; • Vice President – Offshore Pacific Ports; • Vice President – Pilotage; • Vice President – United Inland Membership Group, Pacific Maritime Region; • Vice President – United Inland Membership Group, Great Lakes & Gulf Maritime Region; • Vice President – Federal Employees Membership Group; • Vice President – Atlantic Maritime Group; and • Elected Representatives – Atlantic Maritime Group must be signed by five (5) Members in Good Standing of the applicable Membership Group.

20 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Nominating petitions for: • Regional Representatives – Pilot Membership Group; • Convention Delegates – United Inland Membership Group; • Convention Delegates – Federal Employees Membership Group; • Convention Delegates – Atlantic Maritime Group; and • Convention Delegates – Offshore Membership Group and, if applicable, Alternate Convention Delegates must be signed by three (3) Members in Good Standing of the applicable Membership Group. Nominating petitions shall be in writing and delivered to the International Secretary-Treasurer at MM&P Headquarters, 700 Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, Maryland, 21090-1953. Signed documents scanned and attached to emails, faxes, telegrams, or overnight deliveries shall be considered communications in writing. All such petitions must be received prior to the time the Chairman of the Convention declares Nominations closed.

Nominations at Convention Nominations for all elective offices including Convention Delegates and, if applicable, Alternate Delegates, may also be made at the Convention. All such nominations must be made prior to the time that the Chairman of the Convention declares the nominations closed. Nominations by petition may also be submitted to the International Secretary-Treasurer at the Convention. Nominating petitions delivered to the International Secretary-Treasurer at the Convention must be delivered to him prior to the time the Chairman of the Convention declares nominations closed.

Nominations and Election Procedures For the data to be included in a nominating petition, and for the procedures to be followed with respect to nominations at the Convention and for other data relevant to nominations and elections, please refer to the election procedures set forth in the International Constitution, Article V, Election Procedures for International Officers, General Executive Board and Convention Delegates. Additionally, the General Executive Board, on February 11, 2016, took action pursuant to Article X, Section 3 of the International Constitution modifying certain eligibility rules. The text of such action is printed elsewhere in this publication. The elective offices which will be voted on are set forth on the following pages.

Sincerely and Fraternally International Headquarters

FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION OF GOOD-STANDING STATUS. ALL NOMINATING PETITIONS SHOULD BEAR: 1. Member’s name 2. Last four digits of their Social Security Number or Member ID 3. Signature

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 21 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED BY MEMBERSHIP GROUPS

OFFSHORE MEMBERSHIP GROUP PILOT MEMBERSHIP GROUP • International President† * • International President† * • International Secretary-Treasurer† * • International Secretary-Treasurer† * • Vice President – Atlantic Ports† * • Vice President – Pilotage† * • Vice President – Gulf Ports† * Acting under the MM&P Constitution, Article VI, • Vice President – Pacific Ports† * Section 5.b), the Vice President – Pilotage, with the approval of the General Executive Board, designated the There shall be elected: following positions for election: • Convention Delegates (18) • East Coast Regional Representative *

(Note: Those persons, elected as Vice Presidents – • Gulf Coast Regional Representative * Offshore Membership Group will by virtue of his/ • West Coast Regional Representative * her office be three (3) of the eighteen (18) Offshore Convention Delegates.) • At Large – Convention Delegate • East Coast Alternate Convention Delegate • Alternate Convention Delegates • Gulf Coast Alternate Convention Delegate • West Coast Alternate Convention Delegate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MEMBERSHIP GROUP There shall be elected: • International President† * • Convention Delegates (5) • International Secretary-Treasurer† * (Note: The person elected as Vice President – Pilotage, • Vice President – Federal Employees and each of the Pilotage Regional Representatives will Membership Group†* by virtue of his/her office be four (4) of the five (5) Pilot Convention Delegates.) There shall be elected:

• Convention Delegates (3) UNITED INLAND MEMBERSHIP GROUP (Note: The person elected as Vice President – Federal PACIFIC MARITIME REGION Employees Membership Group will by virtue of his/ her office be one (1) of the three (3) Federal Employees • International President† * Membership Group Convention Delegates.) • International Secretary-Treasurer† * • Vice President – United Inland Membership Group, Pacific Maritime Region† * There shall be elected: • Convention Delegates (8) (Note: The person elected as Vice President – United Inland Group – Pacific Maritime Region will by virtue of his/her office be one (1) of the eight (8) Pacific Maritime Region Delegates.)

22 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 UNITED INLAND MEMBERSHIP GROUP ATLANTIC MARITIME GROUP (continued) • International President† * GREAT LAKES & GULF MARITIME REGION • International Secretary-Treasurer† * • International President† * • Vice President – Atlantic Maritime Group† * • International Secretary-Treasurer† * • Representatives (2) * • Vice President – United Inland Membership There shall be elected: Group, Great Lakes & Gulf Maritime Region†* • Convention Delegates (11) There shall be elected: (Note: Those persons elected as Vice President & • Convention Delegates (3) Representatives – Atlantic Maritime Group will by virtue (Note: The person elected as Vice President – United of his/her office be three (3) of the eleven (11) Atlantic Inland Membership Group – Great Lakes & Gulf Maritime Group Convention Delegates.) Maritime Region will by virtue of his/her office be one (1) of the three (3) United Inland Membership Group – Great Lakes & Gulf Maritime Region Convention Delegates.)

ACTING UNDER THE MM&P CONSTITUTION, THE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD DESIGNATED NO OTHER ELECTIVE POSITION. Key to Notations: † Member of the General Executive Board. * Also Convention Delegate by virtue of Office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that future editions of The Master, Mate & Pilot, the MM&P website at www.bridgedeck.org, and The Wheelhouse Weekly, will provide election details. Members are encouraged to review the International Constitution as adopted in 2014 for nomination and election procedures, eligibility, etc.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 23 ELECTION PERIOD RULES AND CONDUCT In addition to the procedures set forth in the International Constitution, On February 11, 2016, the General Executive Board adopted the following rules to ensure the fair and lawful conduct of elections.

Use and Availability of Union Facilities; 4. Campaign literature for all candidates can and should be Campaigning and Campaign Work Guidelines made available at all Union offices so that members can obtain as much information as possible concerning the 1. No Union facilities shall be used to further the candidacy position of each candidate. of any candidate for Union office. Specifically, this means that Union fax machines, telephones, postage, copying 5. No ballots shall be accepted from any member for mailing machines and similar facilities will not be used by any to the official depository. Although this practice, in and candidate or by supporters of any candidate to further their of itself, may not be unlawful, the potential for abuse and campaign. All employees and officials may continue to use the potential for claims of abuse is so significant that as a all Union facilities in the performance of their duties, even matter of policy, it should not be engaged in. though the performance of such duties may favorably affect the candidacy of a particular candidate. Thus, for example, 6. If you have any questions concerning the permissibility of an announcement of a successful legislative outcome may any conduct relating to the election, please contact Gabriel have an incidental benefit to a particular candidate, but if Terrasa, International Counsel, 410-691-8148 or gterrasa@ the announcement is of general interest to members of the bridgedeck.org prior to engaging in such conduct. It is in Union, it is appropriate that Union facilities be used to the interest of all members that they have a legitimate and transmit the information. honorable election process worthy of full confidence. 2. No employee or Union official may campaign during normal business hours. Subject to restrictions set forth Newspaper Publication Standards and Membership Mailings in Item 3., employees and Union officials are free to The General Executive Board has determined that the campaign during any times which are not normal business 2016 MM&P election period shall commence immediately hours. Employees and Union officials are free to answer upon the close of nominations and shall continue until the questions of general interest to Union members during conclusion of the 2016 MM&P election. The MM&P has normal business hours so long as the questions are initiated determined to exclude any reference by name or photograph by other members. Thus, for example, an official may of any candidate in the 2016 MM&P election during the attend a normal business meeting or may make ships in election period. The MM&P has also determined to suspend the performance of normal duties or be present at Union publication of Letters to the Editor until after the election. Halls in the performance of normal Union duties. If in connection with such activities, questions relating to the The Publication Blackout Restriction described above shall campaign are posed, the official or employee may answer not apply to candidates who are running unopposed. the specific question asked even though this occurs during normal business hours. These determinations have been made to ensure that publications by the MM&P to MM&P members are not 3. Employees who are members of the Union are free to used for campaign purposes. These restrictions will end upon volunteer their non-working time to engage in campaign the completion of the election. activities. Employees who are not members of the Union may not be recruited to volunteer for campaign activities. Any member wishing to communicate with other members Nonetheless, employees, whether or not members of may do so at his or her own expense through a third-party the Union, may be hired by campaign committees or mailing service which will have access to addresses of all candidates to render services during non-working hours at members. Additionally, any member wishing to communicate fair compensation. No such employee may be threatened, with other members via email may do so at his or her own intimidated, or induced by promises of advancement or expense through a third-party service. This service, however, improvement in working conditions or compensation only will have email addresses for those members who have to volunteer time to engage in campaign activities or to voluntarily provided their email addresses to the Union. render services for compensation to campaign committees Details on how to access these third-party service providers or candidates. are printed elsewhere in this publication.

24 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 RESOLUTION CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY TO RUN FOR OFFICE IN THE UNION FEBRUARY 11, 2016

WHEREAS, Section 401(e) of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, as amended, declares that “every member in good standing shall be eligible to be a candidate and to hold office (subject to section 504 and to reasonable qualifications uniformly imposed);” and

WHEREAS, the United States courts, with input and guidance from the United States Department of Labor, from time to time define what “qualifications uniformly imposed” by labor organizations are “reasonable;” and

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 4. a) (1) of the International Constitution establishes the following uniform qualification for nomination and election to a position in the Union:

Have been a Member of the Organization for a period of at least four (4) years and is and has been continuously in good standing for the twenty-four (24) months preceding nomination.

WHEREAS, regulations implemented by the United States Department of Labor and recent court decisions strongly suggest that an eligibility requirement of more than two (2) years of membership in good standing would not be a “reasonable qualification;” and

WHEREAS, Article X, Section 3. of the International Constitution vest the General Executive Board (GEB) with the authority to amend the International Constitution between Conventions to conform it with any applicable federal or state law that conflicts with any of Its provisions.

WHEREFORE, the GEB hereby AMENDS Article V, Section 4. a) (1) of the International Constitution to read:

Is and has been a Member of the Organization continuously in good standing for the twenty-four (24) months preceding nomination.

Consistent with Article V, Section 4. h) of the International Constitution, with regards to Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG) members, “service or membership-in-good-standing time” accumulated in the United Marine Division, Local 333 shall count towards the eligibility requirements set forth in Article V, Section 4. f) and Article VI, Section 5. e) of the International Constitution.

Adopted this 11th day of February 2016, in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 25 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELECTION PERIOD RULES AND CONDUCT FEBRUARY 11, 2016

WHEREAS, it is the duty of the General Executive Board (GEB) to supervise the activities, affairs and functioning of the Organization, including the conduct of nomination and elections under the International Constitution and applicable laws; and

WHEREAS, the GEB has the authority to establish, and order compliance with, such rules, regulations or procedures, consistent with the International Constitution and applicable laws, as are required for the effective management of the affairs of the Organization, including the conduct of nomination and elections; and

WHEREAS, since 1996, as amended from time to time, the GEB has established Election Period Rules and Conduct to ensure that the nomination and election of officers, delegates, and other elective positions be conducted fairly and in compliance with the International Constitution and the applicable laws.

WHEREFORE, the GEB hereby ADOPTS the attached Election Period Rules and Conduct to be applied in the upcoming election, and ORDERS that the Election Period Rules and Conduct be printed, published, communicated, and/or distributed with the Notice of Nomination and Election.

Adopted this 11th day of February, 2016, in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION INFORMATION Any member wishing to communicate with other members may do so at his or her own expense.

MAILING AccuMail, Inc., is a third-party mailing service which will have access to postal addresses of all members. Mailing materials must be produced by the member wishing to send a mailing at his or her own expense. It must then be provided to AccuMail. Labels to be applied to these materials are available through the MM&P and will be provided directly to AccuMail. Detailed information follows.

ORDERING MAILING LABELS United Inland – PMR or GL&Gulf Membership Groups – 1st set ...... $55 A request for labels must be made in writing to: Patrice Wooten, Membership Director, MM&P, 700 Maritime Additional sets...... $50 Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953 Pilot Membership Group – 1st set...... $75 or [email protected]. A certified check or money Additional sets...... $70 order payable to the International Organization of Masters, st Mates & Pilots covering the cost of labels must be received Federal Employees Membership Group – 1 set ...... $55 with each label order. Label prices are as follows: Additional sets...... $50 Atlantic Maritime Group – 1st set...... $75 Offshore Membership Group – 1st set ...... $85 Additional sets...... $70 Additional sets...... $80 Full Membership Mailing (All Groups) ...... $300

26 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Be advised that all orders for mailing labels will, Convert Label Files...... $125 flat upon completion, be picked up by AccuMail, Inc., the (if file is supplied) designated mailer, at the orderer’s expense to be billed with Address material...... $0.10 each the cost of the mailing. The MM&P will be responsible for supplying AccuMail with labels only. All other Folding -1-3 sheets (8½” x 11”)...... $15/thousand instructions as to the mailing should be made with ...... $150 minimum AccuMail directly. Insert & Seal -1-3 sheets...... $200 flat Apply Postage...... $0.06 each SENDING MAILINGS ...... $50 minimum Following is a price list submitted by AccuMail detailing Deliver to Post Office...... $25 flat mailing costs. AccuMail advises that all labor and postage is Postal Receipt Fee (optional)...... $10 payable by C.O.D., cash, certified check or Visa. Credit card processing...... $20 flat The amounts below do not include the cost of postage. First class letter size postage weighing one (1) ounce or NOTE: AccuMail must deliver to the Post Office; candidates less is an additional cost of forty-nine cents ($0.49) and are not authorized to do so. Materials, handling instructions and two (2) ounces or less is an additional cost of seventy-one fees for mailing services should be submitted to: AccuMail, Inc., cents ($.071) per each mailing piece. Postage costs must be 3381-H 75th Avenue, Landover, MD 20785, 301-322-4900 submitted along with materials and payment of labor and or [email protected]. handling costs below:

E-MAIL TrueBallot, is a third-party e-mailing vendor which will have access ONLY to the e-mail addresses of those members who have voluntarily provided their e-mail addresses to the Union. Accordingly, the reach of e-mail communications will be limited. E-mail addresses available through the MM&P will be provided directly to TrueBallot and not to the candidates. E-mail materials must be produced by the member wishing to send an e-mail at his or her own expense and then be provided directly to TrueBallot. Detailed information follows.

ORDERING E-MAIL ADDRESSES SENDING E-MAILS A request for e-mail addresses must be made in writing TrueBallot must transmit all e-mails; candidates are not to: Patrice Wooten, Membership Director, MM&P, 700 authorized to do so. The fee for TrueBallot to transmit each Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD e-mailing is $250.00. TrueBallot advises that their fee is 21090-1953 or [email protected]. A certified payable by check only. Materials, handling instructions and check or money order for $55.00 payable to the International fees for e- mail services should be submitted to: TrueBallot, 3 Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots covering the cost Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 750, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, of collating e-mail addresses must be received with each 301-656-9500 or [email protected]. e-mail address order. E-mail addresses will be provided to TrueBallot only.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 27 WASHINGTON OBSERVER

WASHINGTON YEAR IN REVIEW: Tremendous Progress & Unfinished Business

t happens often nowadays to with what we were able to accomplish. For the first time hear a political commentator in many years, a united and determined industry, working Ior a candidate for office arguing hand in hand with equally committed supporters on that nothing gets done in Congress Capitol Hill, was able to make tremendous strides to and attacking “the ineptitude” in protect and strengthen a number of key U.S.-flag shipping Washington, D.C. programs and initiatives. There are many people in office, out of office or running for office Accelerating MSP funding increases… who seem to make a career out of C. James Patti attacking government, while at After the reauthorization of the Maritime Security Program the same time doing everything in their power to turn their (MSP), which was signed by President Obama in January criticism into a self-fulfilling prophecy: they do everything 2013, MM&P, MIRAID and the MSP shipping companies, they can to make sure nothing gets done and then they attack other maritime unions and associations came together Congress for doing nothing. before the start of the 114th Congress to prioritize actions to support and strengthen the deep-sea U.S.-flag fleet. As we enter the second session of the 114th Congress, we know one thing for certain: the environment in 2016 will It became clear early on in our discussions that the be even more politically charged and adversarial than it was funding levels in the MSP reauthorization legislation were not in 2015. sufficient to ensure the continued operation of the 60-ship As the parties gear up for the Presidential election and U.S.-flag maritime security fleet in view of the significant the Congressional elections—when control of both the reductions in the amount of defense and non-defense House and the Senate will be on the line—every decision government cargoes available to U.S.-flag vessels. made, and every action taken or not taken by Congress, will Among the major factors that contribute to the differential be based on how each side believes what happens will play between the cost of operating a U.S.-flag vessel and a foreign- out at the polls. flag vessel are: income tax and other economic incentives The other certainty is that Congress will continue to weigh available to foreign-flag vessels and foreign crews but not to in on the programs and policies important to the survival U.S.-flag vessels and American crews; regulatory compliance of the U.S.-flag merchant marine and to the jobs of requirements imposed by the U.S. government only on U.S.- MM&P members working in the domestic Jones Act trades flag vessels; and the growing competition for cargoes from or on U.S.-flag vessels in the foreign trades. foreign flag-of-convenience vessels which do not meet the operational and labor standards applied to U.S.-flag ships. This means we must intensify our efforts in the nation’s Yet the need for the 60-ship U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed capital, expand our activities at the grassroots level and maritime security fleet to meet the military, economic increase the resources available to protect our jobs by and homeland security requirements of the United States supporting those who support us. remains as great as ever. This was the message we took to Looking back at 2015, MM&P, MIRAID and the entire Capitol Hill as we fought to increase funding for MSP in U.S.-flag maritime industry have every reason to be pleased Fiscal Year 2016 above the level of $3.1 million per ship.

28 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 In response to the efforts of our industry, the House approved And once again, we achieved an important victory, a funding increase advanced by Congressman Duncan Hunter securing a longer term increase in the amount authorized for (R-Calif.), who proposed that the $24 million MSP funding the Maritime Security Program. increase scheduled to take effect in Fiscal Year 2019 should Thanks to the tireless efforts of a number of our longtime instead take effect in Fiscal Year 2016, increasing the per-vessel supporters, including Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Thad payment from $3.1 million to $3.5 million. Cochran (R-Miss.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jack Reed We achieved an important victory when both House and (D-R.I.), and Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), John Garamendi Senate agreed to include the accelerated funding increase in (D-Calif.) and Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 and the President signed omnibus appropriations legislation which was signed into law by President Obama, providing that includes much-needed and significant new long-term our industry with an extremely important short-term funding funding levels for MSP. increase to help keep vessels operating under the U.S. flag. Specifically, the legislation stipulates an increase in the per- vessel stipend for each of the 60 militarily useful U.S.-flag … But there was more to be done commercial vessels in the maritime security fleet to $299.997 million, or $4,999,990 per ship, in Fiscal Year 2017; $300 As important as this victory was, we knew that a one-year million, or $5 million per ship, in each of Fiscal Years 2018, increase in MSP funding was not enough to ensure that the 2019 and 2020; and $313.8 million, or $5.230 million per Department of Defense would continue to have the privately ship, in Fiscal Year 2021. owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels and their civilian U.S. This increase, which reflects the amount the Maritime citizen crews needed to support American troops overseas. Administration has indicated is necessary to retain the 60 vessels Since 2009, privately owned U.S.-flag commercial and their maritime jobs for the U.S. flag, will help guarantee vessels and their civilian U.S. citizen crews have transported that the Department of Defense will continue to have the more than 90 percent of the cargo needed to support U.S. commercial sealift capability it needs to protect America’s military operations and rebuilding in Iraq and Afghanistan. interests and to support American troops around the world. Significantly, vessels enrolled in MSP carried 99 percent of Of course, as Yogi Berra famously stated, “it ain’t over ‘til it’s these cargoes. Without the commercial sealift capability over,” and nowhere is this truer than in Washington. To ensure provided by the program, American troops stationed overseas that MSP can continue to provide DOD with commercial would likely find themselves at the mercy of foreign vessels sealift capability, worldwide intermodal logistics networks and foreign crews for delivery of the supplies and equipment and American crews, it is essential that appropriations at the they need to do their job on our behalf. authorized funding levels be approved by Congress. Once again, our industry communicated the message to Our work to secure appropriations at the newly authorized Congress. We knew it was important that all members heed level has already begun, and we will persevere until we succeed. the warning by Rear Adm. Thomas K. Shannon, commander, Military Sealift Command, who stated in May 2015: Protecting a key source of cargo

“It is our U.S.-flagged merchant fleet and A third success came when Congress voted to reauthorize the our mariners that ensure that our Soldiers, Export-Import Bank of the United States. We have strongly Sailors, Airmen and Marines are supplied. supported the re-chartering of Ex-Im Bank and the U.S. content and cargo preference requirements. But, as a result of From Inchon to Iraq, our mariners and our inaction on the part of Congress, the bank was forced to cease maritime industry delivered… Let us not, its activities on Sept. 30, 2015. as a nation, sign away our remaining sealift Ex-Im Bank’s efforts through the years have served to capacity to non-U.S.-flagged fleets sailed by promote not only American exports but also American jobs on non-U.S. mariners.” the U.S.-flag vessels that transport cargo for projects financed with the bank’s guarantee. The shipboard jobs are just as

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 29 WASHINGTON OBSERVER (CONTINUED) important to the U.S. economy as the shore-side manufacturing • maintain and enforce U.S.-flag cargo preference and service jobs covered by Ex-Im Bank’s U.S. content rules. shipping requirements. It’s a “win-win” for the U.S. economy when American jobs I know that each of you, like me, has a personal political are created throughout the supply chain. preference and philosophy. But I also know that all of us must put our personal preferences aside and look instead at the big Notwithstanding the economic benefits, the bank’s picture: do we or do we not want a U.S.-flag fleet and the reauthorization became an extremely controversial issue in American jobs that go with it? Congress. Will we be able to respond when the members of Congress The House Freedom Caucus, the Tea Party and other far who help us keep our jobs ask us for help to keep theirs? right organizations attacked the bank as a form of corporate By electing those who care about the economic and military welfare, demanding that the U.S. exit the business of financing security of our nation and about keeping maritime jobs U.S. exports. here at home, we can preserve what we have and promote Congressman Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House maritime policies to increase the size of our fleet. Committee on Financial Services—which has jurisdiction If you work aboard a U.S.-flag vessel—if your job is dependent over the bank—led the fight against its reauthorization, on the Jones Act, the various cargo preference statutes or the refusing to allow the legislation to come to a vote. Maritime Security Program—then you owe it to yourself and In January 2015, Congressman Steven Fincher (R-Tenn.) your family to make a contribution to the MM&P PCF. introduced legislation to reauthorize the bank. The bill, HR The stronger the PCF, the greater our ability to support 597, attracted 61 Republican cosponsors and was referred to those who support the U.S.-flag merchant marine. the Financial Services Committee. Anti-union, anti-U.S.-flag shipping forces in Washington, Since Hensarling refused to allow action on the legislation D.C., and in the media are engaged in an all-out campaign to in committee, Fincher initiated a discharge petition to weaken us and our industry. allow the House to consider it without the committee’s approval. To “discharge” the Financial Services Committee If we allow them to succeed: from responsibility or control over the legislation, 218 • all the American jobs dependent on the operation of representatives—or one-half the House—signed the petition. Jones Act vessels, including those engaged in ferry Over Hensarling’s strenuous objections, Fincher secured operations, on our rivers, along our coasts and on the the necessary signatures and the House joined the Senate in Great Lakes, will be lost; voting to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. The President • the jobs dependent on the carriage of food aid and signed the legislation containing the reauthorization into law. other U.S. government-generated cargoes will be lost; • the jobs dependent on the operation of vessels Contribute to the PCF to face participating in the Maritime Security Program will the challenges ahead be lost; and • the jobs of all those who work with and for MM&P So what does all this mean? It means that now more than will be lost. ever, we must be in a position to elect and re-elect our friends and supporters to Congress. While we made great progress Don’t stand on the sidelines. It’s time for all of us—all last year, the job is far from over. We must convince Congress, MM&P members, pensioners and employees—to stand up for example, to: and be counted. Put your job first. Make a contribution to the MM&P PCF today! • appropriate the funds they authorized; Please go to www.bridgedeck.org to learn more about the • confirm the President’s nominees to serve on the MM&P PCF. If you have any questions about the PCF or our board of the Export-Import Bank so its activities activities in Washington, please contact me at jpatti@miraid. can resume; org or contact MM&P Headquarters at communications@ • preserve the Jones Act; and bridgedeck.org.

30 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 NEWS FROM MITAGS

Best Wishes to Howard Van Kirk in His Retirement!

Howard Van Kirk, an integral part of the MITAGS family for 37 years, has retired. For many—including Howard himself—it’s difficult to believe that the MITAGS operations director, who started working at the maritime institute while he Howard started working in the was still in high school, will no MITAGS ship store in 1980, longer be a fixture on campus. when he was in high school. “They’re my work family,” Howard says. “My experience there was just so great and (Left to right) Administrative Staff Amanda Meadows, Elisabeth Cruz, everyone was so nice. I’m going to miss them all: the people I Diane Ford, JoAnn Linthicum, Debra Walton, Howard Van Kirk, worked with, the students, the captains.” Oleeta Nicholson, Corrine Williams and Ed Higgins. A Baltimore native, Howard grew up in Linthicum, six streets away from MITAGS, with five sisters and a brother. He started out working part-time in the ship store when he was a junior in high school. Later he moved to the front desk, and then “I worked my way up the corporate ladder,” he says, becoming MITAGS assistant residence manager, then operations manager and finally director of operations. In retirement, he plans to expand his home-based business teaching ceramics to people of all ages. A walkway on the campus will be named after Howard. “The conference operation is critical to the economic well- being of the MM&P MATES Program,” says Glen Paine, (Left to right) “My Cleaning” housekeeping employees Francis Chase, executive director of the program. “Howard played a key role Regina Keyes, Rosetta Davis, Howard Van Kirk, Teresita Spriggs in the conference center’s development and service to our and Michelle Redfern. mariners. He has left the center in ship-shape condition and ready to serve the next generation.”

(Left to right) “Flik” dining and coffee service employees Margie Koehlerschmidt, Robert Knox, Toni Flood, Dunia Ceballos, Howard (Left to right) Managers John Krikorain, Jane Sibiski, Howard Van Kirk, Van Kirk, Linda Reyes, Judy Arbogast, Early Bryant John Dunbar and Eileen Rucchio, Colin Mepstead, Glen Paine, Diane Ford and Dan O’Malley. Vince Valetine.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 31 Holiday Celebrations in the Halls As 2015 came to a close, MM&P members, their families and friends celebrated the holidays in union halls across the country. Many thanks to those who submitted photos of the festivities for publication in The Master, Mate & Pilot. Best wishes to all for the New Year.

Seattle: Dick Klein and grandson, (standing) San Francisco: MM&P applicants and members. Norfolk: Kim Petrulis, Pat Phillips, Dave Boatner, Chuck Lund, Don Moore, Roger Hoffman. Kevin Coulombe, Bert Burris.

Wilmington: MM&P and MEBA Charleston: Charity Chmielewski, Aaron members, family and friends. Widerman, Don Josberger, Danny Defanti, Offshore Labor Relations Mgr., Matson Navigation, John Matichak.

Crews of USNS Charlton and USNS Wheeler: MSCO Korea Christmas party with the Miewon Orphanage, Busan, Korea. “Along with the officers and crew of USNS Wheeler, we donated over $2,000 worth of presents for the orphanage,” said USNS Charlton Captain Mike Parr. The other MM&P members in the photo are Second Mate Brian Thomas and Third Mate Michael Kiernan. NY/NJ: Gerry Gordon, Don Josberger, Wilmington: MEBA LA Branch Agent “Members of all the maritime unions were involved and are Tony Chatham, Jay Tripaldi. Rich Doherty, Dispatcher Yvette Reed, in the picture,” Parr said. Wendy Karnes, Mike Murray.

32 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Norfolk: Mike Razos, Don Josberger, NY/NJ: Ed Burns, Rick Schoenlank, Mike Riordan, Marianna and Chris Roszel. Paul Wisniewski.

Norfolk: Mike Flood and Fred Kutch.

Charleston: Joe and Mary Kate Ward Matson port engineers (MEBA) Ryan Takegawa, with daughter Lila. Kendyl Kuwamura, Todd Bliss.

LA/LB: (Left to right) Andrea McKittrick, Joe Gleason, Steve McKittrick, Salvador Alvarado, Jason Edwards, Liz Marconi, Breana Bennett, NY/NJ: Allan Michael, Charlie Martinez, Ray LA/LB: Jeremy Hope, Paul Schulman. Dave Bennett, Jack Walker. Hennessey, Bruce Alexander.

Boston: (Left to right around front table) John Greetings from the MM&P Charleston: Charity Chmielewski, Kyle Mahon, Nicoll, Doug Fifield, Jeff Bridges, John Loftus. San Francisco Hall! Oliver Noon, Mason Reed, Nick Gasper.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 33 Seattle: (Left to right around table) Josephine and Norfolk: (Left to right around table; looking Honolulu: Randy Swindell, JD Schampera, Jeff Thomas, Bill Westrem, Kirsten at camera) Dave Ryan, Kim Petrulis, Mark Kaili. Wilhelm (MEBA dispatcher). James Buchanan, Fred Kutch.

LA/LB: Liz Marconi, Jason Edwards. NY/NJ: Roger Lash, Mike O’Toole, Paul Roura, Robert Mike Burns (MEBA), Turecamo, Louis Barbaria, (seated) Al Powers. Dave Iacobucci (MEBA).

NY/NJ: Russell Paret (SLNC), Don Josberger, Seattle: Herb Gulliford, Dennis Ruff, San Francisco: MM&P applicants Peter Fortier (SLNC). Mary Grimshaw. and members.

Boston: (Left to right around front table) Billy Sullivan Norfolk: Dave Ryan, Kim Petrulis, NY/NJ: Steve Werse, Christopher Zimmerman, (ILA), Bernie O’Donnell (ILA), Billy McNamara (ILA). James Buchanan, Mark Nemergut, Don Marcus. Rob Foley.

34 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Norfolk: Lynette Aasheim, San Francisco: Dave Boatner, Adam Vokac and Christian Yuhas NY/NJ: Tommy Tinlino, Bob Massenburg, Larry Aasheim. (MEBA), Beth Brindle, Ray Shipway, Jeremy Hope, Lars Turner, Tim Martino. Tim Saffle.

MM&P-MEBA: Ian Lim, Chris Cooper, NY/NJ: Joe Breglia, Mike O’Toole, Charleston: Cindy Shortall and Cy Cooper, Russell Cooper, Randy Swindell. Don Josberger, Chris Guerra. Don Josberger.

Happy holidays from the Wilmington Hall! Honolulu: Tom Sullivan, Ron Colpus, Honolulu: Randy Swindell, Honolulu Don Josberger. City Councilman Ron Menor, Luke Kaili (MEBA Rep.).

Boston: (Left to right around table) Buddy San Francisco: John P. Kelley NY/NJ: Paulina Czernek, Steve Werse, Joshua Mazsa. Fisher, Mrs. Fisher, Peter Fritz, John Connor, and Beth Brindle. John Kelly, Jack Boak, Pete Stalkus.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 35 Norfolk: Mike Razos and Mark Nemergut. NY/NJ: Don Josberger, Patrice Wooten, Roger Lash, NY/NJ: Jim Stapinski, Rich Russo, Steve Werse, Ana Victorio, Ron Tucker, Don Josberger, Don Marcus. Paul Roura, Jay Tripaldi.

NY/NJ: Tim Forsythe, Johnny Johnson, James McAfee, Serena Webber-Bey (MEBA), Katy Bowman, Charleston: Steve Watt Charlie Martinez, Mark Campbell, Pat Egan. Jennifer Bono. and Robin Espinosa.

Charleston: Jason Teal; Paul Sallee NY/NJ: Joshua Mazsa, Jay Tripaldi, Jen NY/NJ: Eduardo Iglesias, Jay Tripaldi, with his son. Phurchpean, Sean Fitzgerald and his girlfriend. Steve Meyers, John Dolan.

NY/NJ: (Left to right, seated) Sergy Kurchenko, Ashley Boston: (Left to right around table) Bruce Charleston: Gayle and Francisco Medal Edington, Chris Aiello; (left to right, standing) Helen Forbush, Tom Sullivan, Lisa Sullivan, Ed and their children. Nesteruk, Kendall Beaver, Boris Marutov, Melanie Lopez, Roach, Paul Camirand, July Van Ahnen, Tim Ana Victorio, Jessica Lynch, Christine Hogan. Van Ahnen, Jannelle Beaulieu, Marty Collins.

36 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Masters, Mates & Pilots Plans Administrator’s Column

PATRICK MCCULLOUGH

Schedule of Meetings participants and their covered dependents can take advantage of the program, which is administered by LifeWorks. At this The first Trustee meeting for 2016 took place Jan. 26–28. In time, I would like to review with you how the program works the next edition of The Master, Mate & Pilot, I will summarize and how members and their covered dependents can avail some of the actions taken by the Trustees at the meeting. themselves of its services.

The Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential service that provides professional consultant and referral Health & Benefit Plan services to help people deal with personal or work-related Important Reminders problems. Among them are family and relationship issues, alcohol and drug abuse, stress management, mental health, Please contact an MM&P Health & Benefit Plan advisor if: planning for retirement and financial challenges. • your address has changed; • you have been legally separated or divorced; or Whether your question is simple or complex, LifeWorks • your spouse is working and is now covered by that can help. For confidential assistance 24 hours a day, seven • employer’s health benefit program. days a week, call 1-877-234-5151.

And please remember: Here’s how the program works:

• report any accidents aboard ship to the Plan Office; 1. Call the toll-free number, 1-877-234-5151, if you • once you retire and become eligible for Medicare Part B, would like to talk to a consultant. You will talk to a • you must submit a copy of your Medicare card to the specialist who will assess your situation. This will take Plan Office; approximately 30 minutes. • dependent children over the age of 19 must complete 2. After an assessment is made, you may be given a referral the Adult 19-26 form and return it to the Plan Office for up to three in-person sessions with an EAP provider to be covered under the Health & Benefit Plan. at no cost to you. 3. A referral to an EAP provider is made when the issue Employee Assistance Program appears to be resolvable in the course of three sessions. When issues appear complex or seem to require more As a reminder, the MM&P Health & Benefit Plan provides an time to address, the consultant may refer you to a PPO Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to our eligible members Provider to ensure the best continuity of care. and their covered dependents. 4. If you are referred to a PPO Provider, the MM&P Sometimes life’s problems can seem overwhelming. Our Health & Benefit Plan will pay 90 percent of the cost if Employee Assistance Program, which has been in place the counselor is in-network and 70 percent of the cost for many years, may be of help in these cases. All eligible if the counselor is out-of-network.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 37 5. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with the Pension Plan–Adjustable Pension Plan provider you were referred to, you can call the specialist Annual Verification of Pensioner Benefits and get a referral for another facility or provider. To safeguard pension benefits for all participants and their LifeWorks also offers useful articles, information and qualified spouses, as they have in recent years, the Trustees resources through its web site, www.lifeworks.com (User require all pensioners to verify on an annual basis that they ID:MMP; Password 5100). have received their pension benefits for the previous year. The annual verification of pensioner benefits form must be notarized and returned to the Plan Office. If the pensioner Medicare Part D Update resides in a city with an MM&P Port Office, the MM&P Port Official can sign the form instead of a notary. If you have any Since 2006, the Health & Benefit Plan has applied for and questions, please contact the Plan Office benefit advisor at received a subsidy for a percentage of the prescription drug 410-850-8625 or 410-850-8636. costs incurred by Medicare-eligible Offshore pensioners and dependents.

Each year, the Plan must file an application for the subsidy Vacation Plan with the Center for Medicare Services (CMS). The subsidy Electronic Funds Transfer/Direct Deposit is equal to approximately 28 percent of the cost of the prescription drug benefit. For calendar year 2016, the Plan’s The Plan would like to remind Vacation Plan participants that application to receive the subsidy has been approved. they have the option of receiving their vacation benefits and Port Relief Officer (PRO) payments as a paper check or as For 2015, the Plan expects to receive approximately an electronic funds transfer (EFT)/direct deposit into their $950,000 in subsidies, which have helped defray the costs of designated bank account. An authorization to perform the providing this benefit to our retirees. transaction electronically must be on file. For any change to The MM&P Plan’s prescription drug program has been your bank and/or account information, the Plan is required to and continues to be comparable to the coverage offered by process a verification (called a pre-note process) through the the Medicare Part D Program. In September 2015, we sent banking system. members the required annual notice that explains that the Once this process has been completed, each time you Plan’s prescription coverage is “creditable” for 2016. apply for a vacation or PRO benefit, you have the option of For 2016, all participants have such creditable coverage. receiving a check or having your benefit processed by EFT/ direct deposit. The Plan Office processes the EFTs on a daily basis, which allows members to have their benefits credited Summary of Benefits and into their account in a shorter time frame. If you have any Coverage Form questions, please contact the Vacation Plan benefit staff at the Plan Office at 410-850-8625. As required by law, the Plan has updated the Summary of Benefits and Coverage form for the Plan year 2016. The Plan mailed these forms to participants along with Reminder the notice informing the participants of the annual open enrollment. Also please remember to update your beneficiaries (e.g., the Plan has paid death benefits toex-spouses when participants If you would like to review PDF copies of these forms, they have not updated their beneficiaries). have been posted on the MM&P website. From the home page, bridgedeck.org, please click on the “MM&P Plans” button, and then on the button that reads “H&B Forms.” The Summary of Benefits and Coverage form is listed after the Summary Plan Descriptions.

38 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Notice to All Union and Non-Union Members Regarding Their Rights Under NLRB v. General Motors and CWA v. Beck

This notice applies to all current and future members of any unit The union has adopted a Policy and Procedure Concerning represented by the union that is covered by a union security clause “Financial Core Membership” Under NLRB v. General Motors and in its collective bargaining agreement. In the case of NLRB v. Communication Workers of America v. Beck (hereinafter called “the General Motors, members of a collective bargaining unit subject to Policy”), copies of which will be provided upon request or upon filing a valid union security clause have the right to renounce full of objections regarding payment of non-chargeable expenses. Under membership in the union and to instead become “financial core the Policy, an employee in a bargaining unit represented by the union members,” or “FCM.” who is subject to a union security clause may opt-out of full union membership, and thus become an FCM, by submitting a written FCMs do not have the right to vote, nominate for office, hold statement that includes the employee’s name, address, Social Security office or be a candidate for office in the union, nor can they participate number, the name of the employer and a signed/dated declaration in or even attend union meetings or any functions of the union asserting that the employee desires to become an FCM. The statement that are limited to union members. In addition, FCMs have no must be addressed to the International Secretary-Treasurer at 700 right to vote on dues increases or on contracts submitted to the Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953. membership for ratification. These rights and privileges of union membership are accorded only to full union members. Also under the Policy, an FCM has the right to object to the expenditure of his or her dues and fees paid to the union on non- Beyond these traditional rights of union membership, MM&P representational activities. An FCM may file the objection by members and their families also enjoy an array of member-only submitting a written statement that includes the FCM’s name, address, benefits which, depending on membership group, include one or Social Security number, the name of the employer and a signed/dated more of the following: paid health plan; retirement, pension and declaration asserting that the FCM desires that his or her dues and fees 401(k) plans; credit union eligibility; low-rate Union Plus credit be reduced to the representational expenditures’ proportional amount. card; Coast Guard Legal Aid program; license insurance program; The statement must be addressed to the International Secretary- full access to union halls and information; access to the AFL-CIO Treasurer at 700 Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, Community Services Network, which includes family counseling, MD 21090-1953. Only FCMs may file objections to paying for non- social services and food banks; protection and support from MM&P’s chargeable expenditures. Under the Policy, union members whose parent union, the International Longshoremen’s Association and all membership becomes temporarily suspended because of delinquency in AFL-CIO affiliates; support of numerous local and state labor alliances their dues payments, or for other reasons, are not considered FCMs and which have aided MM&P members during contract negotiations, will continue to be charged full dues and fees, absent compliance with demonstrations and job actions. the opting-out procedure. Also under the Policy, objections will not FCMs are not afforded these rights and privileges of union be presumed from compliance with the opting-out procedure. Thus, membership. FCMs who wish to become objecting FCMs must comply with the objection procedure set forth above. Finally, under the Policy, an FCM Please note, however, that under the case of CWA v. Beck, FCMs who obtains a reduction in dues and fees after filing objections under are still legally required to pay the union periodic dues and fees for the Policy will be required to pay the difference between full dues and the costs related to collective bargaining, contract administration, fees and the reduced amount for the period during which the reduction grievance adjustment and other activities reasonably related to the was granted before the FCM is allowed to join/re-join the union. effectuation of the union’s representational duties (hereinafter called “chargeable activities”). Union expenditures for nonrepresentational We must underscore that bargaining-unit employees who become activities, such as political activities and lobbying (hereinafter called FCMs lose all rights and benefits of union membership while they “non-chargeable activities”)—activities which most workers know continue to be legally obligated to pay chargeable dues and fees to the help build a better climate for us all in bargaining with employers union under existing union security agreements. and in securing fundamental workers’ rights—cannot be charged to It is, therefore, not surprising that the vast majority of workers FCMs who file timely objections. believe that the extremely small portion of dues needed to maintain In calendar year 2015 (the most current year for which audited full union membership and enjoy all its valuable benefits is quite a information is available), we have confirmed that no more than 6.57 bargain. We trust that everyone who carefully considers the options percent of all MM&P expenditures were for non-chargeable activities. will become and remain a full member of the union. If you are Please note that a significant portion of these non-chargeable not a union member or have not yet had the opportunity to join, expenditures were for activities aimed at maintaining and improving please contact MM&P International Headquarters or any MM&P working conditions and benefits for all who work in our industry. membership group office for a membership application.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 39 Directory of MM&P Offices

International Headquarters Communications Atlantic Maritime Group Randi Ciszewski U.S. Navy Civil Service 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Lisa Rosenthal Ron Tucker Pilots Representative Linthicum Heights, Communications Director Vice President Executive Office MD 21090-1953 410-691-8146 570 Broad Street MM&P Headquarters Phone: 410-850-8700 [email protected] Suite 701 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Fax: 410-850-0973 Newark, NJ 07102 Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 [email protected] Legal Department Main Phone: 201-830-3406 Office: 732-527-0828 www.bridgedeck.org Direct: 201-830-3407 Gabriel Terrasa Cell: 202-679-7594 Fax: 201-748-5151 International Counsel Fax: 732-527-0829 International Officers [email protected] 410-691-8148 [email protected] Donald J. Marcus [email protected] Mike Riordan President Representative 410-850-8700 ext. 121 LMSR Contact Direct: 201-830-3409 Offshore Membership Group [email protected] [email protected] Robert P. Chiesa David H. Boatner Steven E. Werse Government Crewing Paul Roura Vice President-Pacific Ports Secretary-Treasurer Coordinator Representative Wayne Farthing 410-850-8700 ext. 116 443-784-8788 Direct: 551-237-5261 Vice President-Gulf Ports [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Don F. Josberger Rich Russo Vice President-Atlantic Ports Executive Offices Press Contact City Representative Phone: 201-830-3408 George Quick Klaus Luhta Boston Vice President Chief of Staff [email protected] Ron Colpus Pilot Membership Group 410-691-8139 Thomas Sullivan 410-691-8144 [email protected] Federal Employees [email protected] Representatives Membership Group Marine Industrial Park Klaus Luhta Membership Department Randall H. Rockwood 12 Channel St., Suite 606-A Chief of Staff Patrice L. Wooten Vice President Boston, MA 02210-2333 410-691-8139 Director of Membership Executive Office Phone: 617-671-0769 [email protected] 410-691-8151 MM&P Headquarters Fax: 617-261-2334 [email protected] Frank Scopelliti 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B [email protected] International Comptroller Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 410-691-8134 [email protected] Charleston [email protected] MM&P Health & Benefit, Vacation, Pension, 410-691-8131 Cynthia Shortall Diane Chatham JEC and IRA Plans Randi Ciszewski Representative Executive Administrator Representative 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 410-691-8131 Patrick McCullough Executive Office Suite 1B [email protected] Administrator MM&P Headquarters Charleston, SC 29407 J. Lars Turner MM&P Plans 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Phone: 843-766-3565 National Director of 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite A Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 Fax: 843-766-6352 Collective Bargaining Linthicum Heights, MD Office: 732-527-0828 [email protected] 206-441-8700 21090-1996 Cell: 202-679-7594 [email protected] Phone: 410-850-8500 Fax: 732-527-0829 Honolulu Fax: 410-850-8655 [email protected] Randy Swindell Roger Lash Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Representative International Representative [email protected] 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 254 410-691-8142 Hours: Monday – Friday Honolulu, HI 96813 [email protected] 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET Phone: 808-523-8183 Fax: 808-538-3672 [email protected]

40 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Houston Norfolk, Va. Pilot Membership Group Associated Branch Pilots Wayne Farthing Mark Nemergut George A. Quick Mike Lorino Jr. Vice President-Gulf Ports Representative Vice President 3813 N.Causeway Blvd. Nell Wilkerson Interstate Corporate Center 3400 N. Furnace Rd. Suite 100 Representative 6325 North Center Dr. Jarrettsville, MD 21084 Metairie, LA 70002 13850 Gulf Freeway, Suite 100 Phone: 410-691-8144 Phone: 504-831-6615 Suite 250 Norfolk, VA 23502 Fax: 410-557-7082 Houston, TX 77034 Phone: 757-489-7406 [email protected] Association of Phone: 281-464-9650 Fax: 757-489-1715 Maryland Pilots Fax: 281-464-9652 [email protected] East Coast Eric Nielsen [email protected] Regional Representative President [email protected] San Francisco Timothy J. Ferrie 3720 Dillon St. Jeremy Hope 201 Edgewater St. Baltimore, MD 21224 Los Angeles/Long Beach Coast Agent Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: 410-276-1337 David H. Boatner Sandy Candau Phone: 718-448-3900 Fax: 410-276-1364 Vice President-Pacific Representative Fax: 718-447-1582 [email protected] Wendy Karnes 548 Thomas L. Berkley Way [email protected] Representative Oakland, CA 94612 Biscayne Bay Pilots 533 N. Marine Ave. Phone: 415-777-5074 Gulf Coast Andrew D. Melick Suite A Fax: 415-777-0209 Regional Representative Chairman Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 [email protected] Richard D. Moore 2911 Port Blvd. Phone: 310-834-7201 [email protected] 8150 S. Loop E. Miami, FL 33132 Fax: 310-834-6667 Houston, TX 77017 Phone: 305-374-2791 [email protected] Seattle Phone: 713-645-9620 Fax: 305-374-2375 [email protected] Kathleen O. Moran [email protected] Miami/Port Everglades Representative Boston Pilots 15208 52nd Ave. South West Coast Martin McCabe Andrea Fortin Suite 100 Regional Representative President Representative Seattle, WA 98188 Kip Carlson 256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11 540 East McNab Rd., Suite B Phone: 206-441-8700 Pier 9, East End East Boston, MA 02128 Pompano Beach, FL Fax: 206-448-8829 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: 617-569-4500 33060-9354 [email protected] Phone: 415-362-5436 Fax: 617-569-4502 Phone: 954-946-7883 [email protected] Fax: 954-946-8283 Tampa [email protected] Canaveral Pilots Laura Cenkovich Alaska Marine Pilots Ben Borgie Representative New York/New Jersey Rick Entenmann Doug Brown 4333 S 50th St. President Co-Chairmen Don F. Josberger Tampa, FL 33619 P.O. Box 920226 Box 816 Vice President-Atlantic Phone: 813-247-2164 Dutch Harbor, AK 99692 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 570 Broad Street, Suite 701 Fax: 813-248-1592 Phone: 907-581-1240 Phone: 321-783-4645 Newark, NJ 07102 Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM ET Fax: 907-581-1372 [email protected] Phone: 201-963-1900 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: 201-963-5403 Charleston Branch Pilots [email protected] Aransas-Corpus [email protected] Christi Pilots Whit Smith 6 Concord St. John Williams P.O. Box 179 P.O. Box 2767 Charleston, SC 29401 Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Phone: 843-577-6695 Phone: 361-884-5899 Fax: 843-577-0632 Fax: 361-884-1659

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 41 Columbia Bar Pilots Key West Bar Pilots Saint Johns Bar Pilots Southeast Alaska Pilots Association Gary Lewin Timothy J. McGill Ed Sinclair 100 16th St. Michael McGraw President President Astoria, OR 97103-3634 P.O. Box 848 4910 Ocean St. 1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300 Phone: 503-325-2641 Key West, FL 33041 Mayport, FL 32233 Ketchikan, AK 99901 Phone: 305-296-5512 Phone: 904-249-5631 Phone: 907-225-9696 Columbia River Pilots Fax: 305-296-1388 Fax: 904-249-7523 Fax: 907-247-9696 [email protected] [email protected] Paul Amos Mobile Bar Pilots www.seapa.com President San Juan Bay Pilots 13225 N. Lombard J. Christopher Brock Southwest Alaska Pilots Portland, OR 97203 President P.O. Box 9021034 Phone: 503-289-9922 P.O. Box 831 San Juan, PR 00902-1034 Ronald A. Ward, II Mobile, AL 36601 Phone: 787-722-1166 President Coos Bay Pilots Phone: 251-432-2639 P.O. Box 977 Fax: 251-432-9964 St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots Homer, AK 99603 Charles L. Yates Phone: 907-235-8783 President John R. Boyce Northeast Marine Pilots Fax: 907-235-6119 686 North Front St. President E. Howard McVay [email protected]. Coos Bay, OR 97420-2331 Richard Tetzlaff 243 Spring St. Phone: 541-267-6555 MM&P Branch Agent Newport, RI 02840 Tampa Bay Pilots Fax: 541-267-5256 P.O. Box 274 Phone: 401-847-9050 733 E. Broadway Allen L. Thompson Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216 Crescent River Port Pilots Cape Vincent, NY 13618 Executive Director Phone: 315-654-2900; 1825 Sahlman Dr. Allen J. “AJ” Gibbs Pilots Association for the Fax: 315-654-4491 Tampa, FL 33605 President Bay & River Delaware Phone: 813-247-3737 8712 Highway 23 J. Ward Guilday San Francisco Bar Pilots Fax: 813-247-4425 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 President Phone: 504-392-8001 Peter McIsaac 800 S. Columbus Blvd. Virginia Pilot Association Fax: 504-392-5014 Philadelphia, PA 19147 Port Agent Phone: 215-465-8340 Kip Carlson J. William Cofer Galveston-Texas City Pilots Fax: 215-465-3450 MM&P Representative President Pier 9, East End 3329 Shore Dr. Christos A. Sotirelis San Francisco, CA 94111 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 P.O. Box 16110 Port Everglades Pilots Phone: 415-362-5436 Phone: 757-496-0995 Galveston, TX 77552 Andy Edelstein Fax: 415-982-4721 Phone: 409-740-3347 Todd J. Cooper Western Great Lakes Fax: 409-740-3393 Co-Directors Sandy Hook Pilots Pilots Association P.O. Box 13017 Hawaii Pilots Association Port Everglades, FL 33316 John J. DeCruz Robert Krause New York President President Tom Heberle Phone: 954-522-4491 Richard J. Schoenlank 1111 Tower Ave., P.O. Box President Puget Sound Pilots New Jersey President 248 Superior, WI 54880-0248 Pier 19-Honolulu Harbor 201 Edgewater St. Phone: 715-392-5204 P.O. Box 721 David W. Grobschmit Staten Island, NY 10305 Fax: 715-392-1666 Honolulu, HI 96808 101 Stewart St. - Suite 900 Phone: 718-448-3900 Phone: 808-532-7233 Seattle, WA 98101 Fax: 718-447-1582 Fax: 808-532-7229 Phone: 206-728-6400 [email protected] Fax: 206-448-3405 Savannah Pilots Association Houston Pilots Sabine Pilots Robert T. (“Trey”) Thompson III Master Pilot Michael A. Morris Mark D. Taylor 550 E. York St. Presiding Officer Presiding Officer P.O. Box 9267 203 Deerwood Glen Drive 5148 West Pkwy. Savannah, GA 31401-3545 Deer Park, TX 77536 Groves, TX 77619 Phone: 912-236-0226 Phone: 713-645-9620 Phone: 409-722-1141 Fax: 409-962-9223 Fax: 912-236-6571 www.sabinepilots.com

42 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 United Inland Seattle Atlantic & Gulf Region Maritime Institute of Membership Group Health, Pension and Technology & Graduate Michael Murray Education, Safety & Studies (MITAGS) Michael Murray Vice President-UIG Training Funds Vice President Tim Saffle Glen Paine Regional Representative Wendy Chambers Executive Director Cleveland 144 Railroad Ave., Suite 222 Account Executive 692 Maritime Blvd. Edmonds, WA 98020 Associated Administrators Inc. Linthicum Heights, Thomas Bell Phone: 425-775-1403 4301 Garden City Drive, Ste 201 MD 21090-1952 Regional Representative Fax: 425-775-1418 Landover, MD 20785 Main Phone: 410-859-5700 1250 Old River Rd. 3rd Floor [email protected] Direct Line: 301-429-8964 Toll-Free: Cleveland, OH 44113 [email protected] Member Calls: Admissions: 1-866-656-5568 Phone: 216-776-1667 1-800-638-2972 Residence Center: Fax: 216-776-1668 Wilmington 1-866-900-3517 [email protected] BWI Airport Shuttle Raymond W. Shipway Pacific Maritime Region (avail. 24 hours a day): Juneau Regional Representative Pension & Benefit Plans 1-866-900-3517 Ext. 0 533 N. Marine Ave. Shannon Adamson Fax: Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Regional Representative Columbia Northwest School: 410-859-5181 Phone: 415-543-5694 229 Fourth St. Marine Benefit Trust Residence: 410-859-0942 Fax: 310-834-6667 Juneau, AK 99801 Executive Director: [email protected] Patrick McCullough Phone: 907-586-8192 Administrator [email protected] Fax: 907-789-0569 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite A Admissions: MIRAID [email protected] Linthicum Heights, MD [email protected] C. James Patti 21090-1996 www.mitags.org Oakland President Phone: 410-850-8500 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Fax: 410-850-8655 Raymond W. Shipway Pacific Maritime Suite 507 Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Regional Representative Institute (PMI) 548 Thomas L. Berkley Way Washington, DC 20036-5412 [email protected] Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 202-463-6505 Hours: Monday-Friday Bill Anderson Phone: 415-543-5694 Fax: 202-223-9093 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET Director Fax: 415-543-2533 [email protected] 1729 Alaskan Way, S. [email protected] Northwest Maritime Seattle, WA 98134-1146 Pension Trust Phone: 206-239-9965 Masters, Mates & Pilots Fax: 206-441-2995 Portland Randy G. Goodwin Federal Credit Union Toll-Free: 1-888-893-7829 John Schaeffner Account Executive Kathy Ann Klisavage [email protected] Regional Representative P.O. Box 34203 Manager www.mates.org 2225 N. Lombard St. - No. 206 Seattle, WA 98124 Portland, OR 97217 MM&P Headquarters Phone: 206-441-7574 Phone and Fax: 503-283-0518 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Fax: 206-441-9110 [email protected] Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 Phone: 410-691-8136 Southwest Marine Health, San Juan, Puerto Rico Fax: 410-859-1623 Benefit & Pension Trust Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777 Eduardo Iglesias (All U.S. and Puerto Rico) 4201 Long Beach Blvd. Regional Representative [email protected] Suite 300 MM&P Long Beach, CA 90807 1055 Kennedy Avenue Toll-Free: 1-888-806-8943 Suite 201 MM&P Maritime San Juan, PR 00920 Advancement, Training, Phone: 787-724-3600 Education & Safety Fax: 787-723-4494 Program (MATES) Hours: Monday-Friday Patrick McCullough 9:00AM – 1:30PM ET Administrator [email protected] Glen Paine Executive Director

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Henry H. Aspinwall, 91, Oct. 6, 2015. A pensioner since Clark S. Inman, 92, Oct. 31, 2015. A pensioner since 1988 1987 and a resident of Concord, Calif., he last sailed for and a resident of Johnsonville, S.C., he last sailed for Lykes Lykes Brothers Steamship Company as third mate aboard Brothers Steamship Company as third mate aboard the the SS Tyson Lykes. He enjoyed going to horse races and SS Stella Lykes. visiting Reno. He is survived by daughters Patricia Bishop and Nancy Milmon, his brother Tom, six grandchildren and Lawrence P. Llewellyn, 89, Nov. 9, six great-grandchildren. 2015. A pensioner since 1978 and a resident of Phoenix, Ariz., he last Edward J. Boyle, 87, Nov. 21, 2015. sailed for American President Lines After serving as a Navy diver, he joined as master of the SS President Washington State Ferries in 1968. Fillmore. He served with the US Army A resident of Silverdale, Wash., he Transport Service in the Aleutian devoted many hours in his retirement Islands and Southwest Pacific, and years to the Naval Undersea Museum. on merchant vessels in support of the Korean and Vietnam Survivors include his wife Delores, wars. Envied for his gardens and fruit trees, he was also sons Mike and Pat, sisters Betty and an avid reader of Louis L’Amour and all things military. Peg, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his sister Maxine Bradt and grandson Kyle, along with many nieces and nephews. Alvin L. Davis, 94, Nov. 12, 2015. A pensioner since 1975 and a resident of Harrison, Mich., he last sailed for Hudson Nicholas Mellis, 86, Oct. 31, 2015. Waterways as master of the USNS Yukon. A pensioner since 1987 and a resident of Pearland, Texas, he last sailed for John (Ted) T. Ellis, 85, Oct. 12, 2015. A pensioner since American Ship Management as third 1981 and a resident of White River, Vt., he last sailed for Delta mate aboard the SS Paul Bunyan. He Steamship as second mate aboard the SS Santa Elena. He is survived by his wife Maria and sons was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and the Michael and George. California Maritime Academy. Along the way he got to sail all the ratings, but the only one he loved required that his German plath star sextant be brought aboard. George Mente, 90, Oct. 19, 2015. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident William J. Frappier Jr., 72, Oct. of Ponte Vedra, Fla., he last sailed for 10, 2015. A pensioner since 1997 Trinidad Corporation as master of and a resident of York, Maine, he last the SS American Explorer. Survivors sailed for Waterman Steamship as include his wife Valle, and Mark, Al, second mate aboard the SS Sgt. Matej Ellen, James and grandchildren. Kocak. He was author of Steamboat Yesterdays on Casco Bay and was the New England editor of Steamboat Walter J. Nicholson, 95, Nov. 23, Bill/Powerships. Survivors include his wife Judy, daughter 2015. A pensioner since 1991 and a Kristin, son Bill and five grandchildren. resident of Longview, Texas, he last sailed for American President Lines James J. Hughes, 88, Oct. 16, 2015. A pensioner since as third mate aboard the SS President 1993 and a resident of San Francisco, Calif., he last sailed Harrison. He enjoyed building model for Matson Navigation Company as third mate aboard ships, woodworking, gardening and the SS Kainalu. He enjoyed reading, dining out, public reading. He is survived by his wife radio and business television. He especially enjoyed Maria and daughter Chian. watching commercial ships from his apartment overlooking the San Francisco Bay. He is survived by son William and granddaughter Samantha.

44 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 George K. Pappas, 90, Sept. 29, 2015. A pensioner since 1995 and Remembering Union Brother Geno Spaulding a resident of Athens, Greece, he last Eugene “Geno” Allen Spaulding, sailed for Sealand Services as master 60, Jan. 5. Geno was a staunch of the Sealand Discovery. He enjoyed advocate for American mariners and good company, the outdoors, and a true patriot who didn’t hesitate to reading about historical personas. share his opinions with everyone– Survivors include his three children including employers, union officials, Konstantinos, Aikaterini and Akyllas. the heads of the maritime agencies, Bryan W. Phillips, 30, Sept. 8, 2015. members of Congress and even the A resident of League City, Texas, he president of the United States. last sailed for Waterman Steamship Geno joined the Navy in June 1979, sailing in Operation Company as second mate aboard Iraqi Freedom II. He received an honorable discharge from the SS Green Bay. He enjoyed spending the Navy along with the National Defense Service Medal, time hunting and fishing at the family Navy & Marine Corp Expeditionary Medal, Navy First Good cottage on the Chesapeake Bay and Conduct Medal and Battle E Ribbon. taking care of his pet schnauzers. He is survived by his father Michael Phillips, mother Deborah A member of Masters, Mates & Pilots for over 30 years, Phillips and sister Paige Glass. he sailed for Horizon Lines, Matson and Military Sealift Command, as chief mate, second mate and third mate. He Andrew L. Schroder, 87, Sept. 27, 2015. A pensioner received his unlimited master’s license in 2004. Passionate since 1985 and a resident of Little Compton, R.I., he last about unionism and the American Merchant Marine, he sailed for Keystone Shipping Company Inc. as master of shared his convictions with everyone he met and many whom the SS Keystone Canyon. Survivors include his wife Nancy, he had never met. sons Glenn and Kevin, daughters Debra and Lila, 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. “I am a firm believer in the fact that if the U.S. carried 40 percent of her imports and exports on American-flag Raymond N. Thomsen, 96, Nov. 11, bottoms, there would not be an unemployed person in the 2015. A pensioner since 1983 and a whole United States,” he wrote in a June 1998 letter to then- resident of Lake Worth, Fla., he last President Bill Clinton. sailed for United States Lines Inc. as third mate aboard the American Lark. His membership in MM&P was ever a source of pride and A torpedo survivor during World War reflection. “When you quit caring about the brother sitting in II, he went on to serve in the Korean the hall waiting for his turn of employment… then you no and Vietnam Wars. He was a proud longer have a union,” he once wrote in a letter to the editor Mason for 72 years. He enjoyed his dogs, fishing, and his that was published in The Master, Mate & Pilot. cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains. He is survived by daughters Elaine Bowe, Patricia Roberts and Judith Adamsk, Geno was an avid motorcycle collector and built multiple eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. bikes up from their engine blocks. He would blaze down the highway on his tangerine 1956 Indian and was always willing William F. Wiemers, 85, Oct. 13, 2015. to talk up a storm about motorcycles or music. Geno traveled A pensioner since 1995 and a resident with a guitar while at sea and would regale his fellow mariners of Las Vegas, he last sailed for Waterman with stories about the artists he had met on his travels. Steamship as second mate aboard the SS Sam Houston. He enjoyed visiting “To us he was a true mariner and a true union brother. thoroughbred race tracks between vessels He will be missed by many of his shipmates and union and throughout his retirement. brothers and sisters,” said MM&P President Don Marcus.

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COMMODORES’ CLUB Douglas J. Nagy* Michael C. Browne Jorge Gutman Douglas A. Nemeth* Michael A. Buckley Kyle J. Hamill ($500 or more) F. John Nicoll* P Joseph A. Byrne Michael K. Hargrave P Paul H. Nielsen P Damien J. Casken Samuel W. Hartshorn, Jr. P Larry D. Aasheim Joseph O. O’Connor* P Konstantinos Catrakis P Christopher S. Hendrickson Murray G. Alstott P Glen M. Paine Paul Chambliss Patrick J. Hennessy Robert C. Beauregard In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks Diane Chatham Andrew W. Hetz Thomas E. Bell William L. Palmer, III Hao Hong Cheong P Lawrence J. Hines P Theodore E. Bernhard George A. Quick* Nicholas A. Christian Alan G. Hinshaw P David H. Boatner* Lloyd S. Rath P P Bent L. Christiansen Roland E. Hobson Timothy A. Brown* Michael A. Rausa Dale Clark Richard G. Hoey In Memory of Ernest Allen Cohen John P. Rawley Timothy D. Clearwater Barry Craig Holland Robert B. Burke Scott B. Reed Jane Coburn David H. Hudson Randi Ciszewski Robert A. Reish* P In Memory of Capt. Harold W. Coburn Darin L. Huggins Raymond Conrady Karen A. Reyes* P P P Dean R. Colver Lawrence E. Ingraham Paul Costabile David M. Romano P P Brett Cowan John P. Jablonski Michael F. Cotting Paul D. Rooney P P Kevin G. Coulombe* Lisa Rosenthal Vincent J. Cox Thomas P. Jacobsen In Memory of Capt. Oskar Rismondo Timothy C. Saffle Matthew C. Craven Joseph V. Jimenez Scot A. Couturier John J. Schaeffner Thomas B. Crawford Timothy R. Kalke P Richard W. Crane P John F. Schmidt Ethan M. Creps Steven W. Kanchuga Robert Darley P Paul T. Schulman Andrew Cullen P Christopher G. Kavanagh In Memory of Charlie Darley Marilyn J. Shelley James M. Cunningham Eric S. Kelm John Ted Ellis P Steven P. Shils P Jeremy D. Cunningham Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. P To Bob Dayne 1965 Balboa Isle; Raymond W. Shipway Christoper D. Danilek Brian J. Kiesel Eric Coddaire, Charleston SC George J. Single George M. Darley Robert T. Kimball Robert E. England P James Stebbins P In Memory of Charlie Darley Richard J. Klein P John W. Farmer, III* P Carl W. Stein Nicholas S. Deisher Michael Kmetz II D. Wayne Farthing Thomas E. Stone Ruth A. Denton George W. Koch, Jr. P Gary Cameron Ford Gabriel Terrasa John J. Dolan Bill R. Kosonen William W. Fransen In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks John T. Duff P In Memory of Harroll S. Kosonen Bradley D. Goodwin Ronald Tucker* In Memory of Capt. John Hunt Damian Krowicki Edward W. Green Roy K. Valentine, Jr. Dorothy Dunn P Michael L. La Maina Mary E. Grimshaw Members of Washington State Ferries In Memory of Darrell Dunn John E. Larson P Harold J. Held* Steven E. Werse* Edward Enos Roch E. Lavault P James F. Hill* To Honor the lifetime service William J. Esselstrom David A. Leech Brian Hope of Earl Herring Malvina A. Ewers P Ian S. Lim Jeff H. Idema William J. Westrem In Memory of Franklin Ewers William C. Mack Eduardo E. Iglesias West S. Wilson P P Peter Fileccia, Jr. Thomas P. Mackay, Jr. Arthur S. Jefferson George N. Zeluff, Jr.* Keith W. Finnerty Richard A. Madden Christian Johnsen Ryan K. Foster Leon R. Mansfield P Donald F. Josberger James E. Franklin P George E. Mara Henry C. Knox-Dick P CAPTAINS’ CLUB Jan M. Fraser P Brett J. Marquis Jonathan F. Komlosy (between $250 and $499) Michael M. Fulcher Eugene W. Mayer, Jr. P Robert A. Kuskis P Richard W. Larocque Sean B. Gabe Rodney D. McCallen Lawrence T. Lyons Robert G. Abbott Kenneth N. Gaito Thomas C. McCarthy P P Charles W. Malue P Walter K. Allison Nicholas P. Garay Charles L. McConaghy Donald J. Marcus* Bruce M. Badger P Patrick N. Glenn Ann Marie McCullough P Donald U. Marshall, Jr. P Andrew Banks William D. Good, Jr. John J. McEntee P P Robert G. Mattsen Evan B. Barbis John A. Gorman Daniel F. McGuire Richard W. May P Derek J. Bender Walter A. Graf Paul F. McQuarrie P Robert C. McCarthy* P Matthew Bennett Edward Gras P Albro P. Michell, Jr. P Patrick McCullough George Berkovich P Peter S. Grate Steven J. Miller Sean T. McNeice* Geoffrey Bird P Gregory P. Gretz Peter W. Mitchell P Andrew J. Merrill James K. Boak, IV Robert Groh James L. Mixon C. Michael Murray Jeffrey C. Bridges Mike F. Gruninger David A. Mociun In Memory of Jon Peterson Richard S. Brooks P Ryan H. Guthrie George B. Moran P * These active and retired members have contributed $1,000 or more. P These pensioners or survivors are singled out for special mention. 46 The Master, Mate & Pilot - January - March 2016 Keith A. Morton Hans William Amador David E. Cox P Joseph D. Graceffa P Paul A. Mospens Gerald William Anderson John M. Cox P Kyle P. Grant Brian A. Mossman Robert N. Anderson P David W. Crawford John L. Gray P Philip D. Mouton P Victor L. Antunez John F. Cronin P Alfred Scott Gregory Lawrence J. Neubert P Ray S. Armitstead P Todd C. Crossman P Paul A. Gregware, Jr. P George B. Nichols P Patricia J. Arnoult Edward Crowe P Paul J. Grepo P Nicholas J. Nowaski Alan J. Arsenault Omar D’Abreu Timothy J. Hagan Michael E. O’Connor Jenaro A. Asteinza Cornell J. Daia Brandt R. Hager Gregory S. Oelkers Nicholas C. Aswad Robert A. Dalziel P Curtis B. Hall James P. Olander P Keith S. Austin Benjamin Day Daniel S. Hall James E. O’Loughlin Dennis S. Badaczewski II David Decastro P Kenneth J. Halsall P Robert P. O’Sullivan Thomas A. Bagan George A. Defrain Dianna L. Hand Robert R. Owen P Bruce H. Baglien Gerard H. Degenova Douglas Harrington Antonios Papazis P Christopher D. Baker Stephen A. Dejong John R. Harvey P Peter J. P Parise, III P Matthew P. Bakis Connor Del Basso Gerard Hasselbach P Michael Victor Parr Albert Mike Balister Thomas A. Delamater John J. Healey C. James Patti Kenneth S. Barron Honoring The “Texas Clipper” Donald Henderson P Vasilios L. Pazarzis P Charles K. Barthrop P Marguerite Delambily P Charles E. Hendricks Ernest C. Petersen P Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. P In Memory of Robert Delambily Wyatt D. Henry Peter A. Petrulis Edward S. Batcho, Jr. P Joseph F. Delehant P Michael C. Herig Paula C. Phillips Olgierd C. Becker Denny Dennison William H. 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