New Jobs for AMO As Crowley Tanker Louisiana Enters Jones Act Service

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Continuing its innovative vessel (dwt) 330,000-barrel-capacity Louisiana Attendees representing Marathon monial bottle of champagne across the build program, Crowley Maritime joins two Crowley sister ships, Texas and Petroleum Corporation, the vessel’s charter- hull at the Port of New Orleans. Corporation May 5 christened the third Ohio, to be the first tankers ever to receive er, and shipbuilder Philly Shipyard Inc., “This is a great day of celebration of four new Jones Act product tankers the American Bureau of Shipping’s LNG- watched as Carrie Templin, wife of Don for Crowley, Marathon, Philly Shipyard at the Julia Street Cruise Terminal in Ready Level 1 approval, giving Crowley Templin, Marathon executive vice presi- and all the people who had a role in New Orleans. the option to convert the tanker to liquefied dent, carried out the time-honored tradition ◆ The 50,000 dead-weight-ton natural gas for propulsion in the future. of christening the ship by breaking a cere- See Louisiana Page 2

Photo: Crowley Maritime Corporation

American Maritime Officers members working aboard the Jones Act tanker Louisiana May 5, here in New Orleans at the ship’s christening ceremony, included (in no particular order) Captain Calvin Patterson, Captain Scott Davis, Chief Engineer Daniel Savoie, Chief Engineer James Gushee, Chief Mate Michael Stutevoss, Chief Mate Scott Payne, First Assistant Engineer Eric Dobbin, Second Mate Peter Guggina, Third Mate Kyle Demonterey and Third Mate Joseph Martinet. With them are Crowley Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley and AMO National Vice President, Inland Waters, David Weathers. Not in the picture are Second A.E. Matthew Hurd and Third A.E. Daniel Figge. AMO represents all licensed officers aboard the Louisiana, which is the third in a series of four tankers being built for Crowley Maritime Corporation by Philly Shipyard. The ships are operated for Crowley by Intrepid Personnel and Provisioning.

Third ECO Class Jones Act tanker in U.S. merchant mariners honored at APT series christened, launched National Maritime Day observances On May 7, the Garden State — the third in a series of five Jones Act Pages 6-7: The service and sacrifice of U.S. merchant mariners tankers being built for American Petroleum Tankers by General throughout the history of our nation and in the present day were recog- Dynamics NASSCO — was christened and launched at the shipyard in nized and remembered during National Maritime Day ceremonies held San Diego. Coverage of this event will be featured in the July edition. on and surrounding the May 22 observance of the holiday.

Agency for International Development, faith-based charities, non-governmental organizations and private volunteer organi- VPAF investments enhance zations advocate such flawed alternatives to the direct shipment of U.S. commodities to recipient countries in U.S. merchant ships. seagoing job and benefit security The good news is that House and Senate allies of the U.S. merchant fleet have By Paul Doell contract; and the waste of a fortune in pri- House Appropriations Committee approved not only prevented such diversion, but also National President vate capital investment in new tonnage, a transportation spending bill that would slowed the eight-year decline in the PL-480 efficient new design, innovative technolo- increase MSP funding from the fiscal 2016 food aid budget. For fiscal 2016, Congress Individual gies and sustained employment by TOTE level of $3.5 million per ship to $5 million increased this budget by $250 million; for m e m b e r s h i p and Crowley Maritime. per ship per year, beginning in fiscal 2017 fiscal 2017, the House Appropriations investment in the In addition, a Jones Act exemption next October 1. Committee approved $1.4 billion (a increasingly for Puerto Rico would set a dangerous The full Senate approved its trans- decrease of less than one percent from the important Amer- precedent. It would inspire new demands portation appropriations bill earlier, but 2016 amount), and the Senate ican Maritime for local exemptions and encourage Jones with funding short of the House level. The Appropriations Committee approved $1.6 Officers Voluntary Act critics pressing for harmful amendment differences on MSP and other matters will billion. A House-Senate conference will Political Action to or outright repeal of the venerable law. be resolved in a House-Senate conference. reconcile this and any other differences Fund continues to At this writing, the economic crisis in We also saw promise on a tradition- between the two appropriations bills. yield substantial Puerto Rico was awaiting consideration in ally difficult issue — funding of the PL- American Maritime Officers — the returns for all the Senate, where the Jones Act has fared 480 “Food for Peace” farm product export most recognized, respected and effective deep-sea, Great well historically, and where the Jones Act’s program. maritime interest in Washington — was front Lakes and inland waters AMO families. most prominent and persistent critic — Under Title II of PL-480 (the 1954 and center on these and other issues, and One fresh example arose on Capitol Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain — law that launched this humanitarian aid pro- credit for multiple successes goes to AMO Hill June 8 in connection with a Puerto Rico has conceded that U.S. maritime interests gram), the U.S. buys grains, soybeans and members who contribute to the AMO debt relief bill in the House of represent the strongest obstacle to what he other commodities from private sector agri- Voluntary Political Action Fund. The non- Representatives. Meeting late in the evening, calls Jones Act “reform.” But anything can cultural interests and ships them to impov- partisan, non-ideological VPAF works as the powerful House Rules Committee shot happen in Washington at any time for any erished countries to ease famine, promote intended by easing access to the right down a last-minute amendment to exempt reason, and our union will remain vigilant. stability and develop diplomatic good will. Congressional offices at the right time for the Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. The next Weeks before the positive Puerto Current law requires the use of privately right reasons, and U.S. maritime policy is our day, the financial aid package for the island Rico-Jones Act development, the House owned and operated U.S. merchant ships union’s exclusive focus on Capitol Hill. commonwealth was approved in the House voted 383-41 to torpedo a National Defense for delivery of up to 50 percent of these On behalf of the National Executive — with Jones Act jurisdiction intact. Authorization Act amendment that sought a farm goods — although the cargo prefer- Board of AMO, I encourage all deep-sea, A Jones Act exemption on this specif- Government Accountability Office study of ence level had been 75 percent between Great Lakes and inland AMO members ic front would have three immediate and budget savings that would result from the 1985 and 2011. and applicants to acknowledge the undeni- lasting consequences: the permanent dis- use of foreign-flagged ships as an alterna- The damaging effect of the reduced ably direct link between legislative leg- placement of all privately owned and oper- tive to the proven Maritime Security statutory U.S.-flag share of food aid exports work and seagoing job and benefit securi- ated U.S. merchant vessels now serving the Program — which ensures immediate is aggravated by a concerted, persistent ty by contributing to the AMO Voluntary two-way trade lanes between the U.S. main- Department of Defense access to 60 com- effort to reconfigure the program itself by Political Action Fund as their comfort lev- land and Puerto Rico and the corresponding mercial U.S.-flagged and crewed ships for diverting money from the purchase and els allow. loss of the U.S. seagoing jobs these vessels sealift service during prolonged national transportation of U.S.-grown commodities As always, I welcome questions and provide — jobs held primarily by AMO security emergencies. The MSP represents to foreign “local and regional purchase,” or comments. I can be reached at headquar- engine and deck officers; the preclusion of jobs for AMO engine and deck officers on to substitute cash transfers or vouchers to ters at 954-921-2221, extension 1001, on service by forthcoming U.S. vessels intend- 15 ships. overseas interests, ostensibly for on-scene my cell at 954-881-5651, or toll free at ed for this key domestic market under AMO In an encouraging related turn, the famine relief. The White House, the U.S. 800-362-0513.

farers who will be counted on to operate her “The christening underscores our and general manager, petroleum services. Louisiana safely and reliably for our customer, continued commitment to building and “And, as is the case with its sister ships, we Marathon. There is nothing more important.” operating innovative vessels that deliver the designed and built the Louisiana to have the Continued from Page 1 PSI also built the tankers Texas and best possible service and efficiency for our capability to be converted to LNG propul- bringing this great ship to life,” said Tom Ohio for Crowley, and the fourth ship in the customers who depend on us for safe and sion in the future, increasing the likelihood Crowley, company chairman and CEO. program is under construction with delivery reliable transportation of petroleum prod- of a long service life as new emissions reg- “We also celebrate the men and women sea- planned for third quarter 2016. ucts,” said Rob Grune, senior vice president ulations are developed in the years ahead.”

Carrie Templin, wife of Marathon Petroleum Corporation Executive Vice Philly Shipyard President and CEO Steinar Nerbovik presents Captain Calvin President Don Templin, christens the Jones Act tanker Louisiana. Patterson and Captain Scott Davis with the ship’s plaque for the Louisiana.

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House vote demonstrates strong support for MSP Voting May 18 on a proposed principal sponsor of the National Defense In a letter to colleagues prior to the case for a US-Flag fleet is compelling’ and amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act — emphasized the vote, Congressmen J. Randy Forbes (R- that several mobility capability studies done Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, importance of the MSP and the U.S.- VA), chairman of the Seapower and by Transportation Command have repeated- the House of Representatives again flagged vessels it supports to U.S. defense Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Joe ly reaffirmed the need for a 60-ship showed strong support for the Maritime sealift operations. Courtney (D-CT), ranking member on the Maritime Security Fleet. Security Program and the military neces- “Military testimony has indicated subcommittee, wrote: “This is a question “Chip Jaenichen, the Maritime sity of the fleet of 60 U.S.-flagged com- that ‘there is no guarantee whatsoever that about what sealift capacity and capabili- Administrator, testified that the Maritime mercial cargo ships it supports in interna- a foreign-flag fleet will sail into harm’s ties our military contingency plans Security Fleet’s ‘60-ship capability is tional trade. way.’ Ninety percent of all U.S. military require, and the extent to which we can extremely important’ and that foreign- The House voted 41-383, rejecting cargo moved from Iraq and Afghanistan rely upon foreign shipping companies and flagged ships, which might be cheaper, the amendment offered by Rep. Mark has been by U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed foreign mariners in times of both peace cannot be relied upon for critical national Sanford (R-SC), which would have commercial vessels enrolled in the pro- and war. This strategic question is best security missions.” required a Government Accountability gram,” Rep. Thornberry noted. answered by the professionals at U.S. The congressmen concluded: “The Office study of the Maritime Security During the floor debate on the Transportation Command, Military Sealift Maritime Security Fleet is a wartime capa- Program. Among other things, the study amendment, Rep. John Garamendi (D- Command, and the Maritime bility that must be there when we need it. would have sought to determine the com- CA) pointed out government studies of the Administration. It’s about military readiness and national parative cost of contracting for U.S.- Maritime Security Program have already “The Subcommittee on Seapower security, not just dollars and cents. The flagged vessels and foreign-flagged ves- been conducted, and separately, a foreign- and Projection Forces heard testimony study called for by this amendment cannot sels on a temporary basis as an alternative flagged ship loaded with military cargo from the leaders of these organizations and will not adequately address the mili- to the MSP. turned around and refused to enter the war earlier this year. tary reasons for sustaining the Maritime Congressional leaders — including zone during Operation Desert Storm. “Lieutenant General Stephen Lyons, Security Fleet, and for that reason we urge Chairman of the Armed Services “We cannot allow that to happen the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to Committee Mac Thornberry (R-TX), the ever again,” Rep. Garamendi said. Transportation Command, testified that ‘the oppose this amendment.”

Border security and maritime leaders cite importance of Jones Act to national and homeland security The following article was released conversation centering on the potential regulate and police an environment with ways. If that’s the risk we want to take, May 18 by the American Maritime threats posed to homeland and national foreign ships operating in the domestic that would be interesting.” Partnership, a coalition of which security if the Jones Act was not in place. commerce of the nation was also a hot The panel also addressed the impor- American Maritime Officers Service is a “If we allowed foreign-flagged ves- topic for the panel. tance of the Jones Act to national and member and which American Maritime sels to be unfettered in the U.S. and for- USCG’s RADM Butt expressed his homeland security, including the impor- Officers supports. eign crews to be unfettered in the U.S., concerns with the Coast Guard’s current tance of the law for U.S. merchant WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaders that would be one more operational capacity to inspect and target foreign mariner, sealift and shipbuilding capacity of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs dynamic that we would have to deal with,” crews compared to what would be during times of peace and foreign conflict. and Border Protection and the U.S. said CBP’s Hutton. “The [Jones Act] gives required in a world without the Jones Act, “When it comes to national security Maritime Administration joined the Navy us the ability to segment that risk ... If we saying, “Foreign vessels are required to and the economic health of the nation, League’s annual Sea-Air-Space eliminate the Jones Act then that would be give a 96-hour advance manifest filing. especially as we’re talking about dealing Exposition — designed to bring together a huge gaping security hole for us opera- That allows us the time to work on the tar- with the non-contiguous trade, and I’m the U.S. defense industrial base, private- tionally in terms of when these crews geting of the individuals. Without this talking about trade to Puerto Rico, trade to sector U.S. companies and key military arrived in the U.S. if they were allowed to notice, they will be sitting offshore until Hawaii, and trade to Alaska, the Jones Act decision makers — in a discussion titled go anywhere they were allowed to go.” screening is done.” is absolutely the cornerstone of the nation- “Jones Act & Homeland Security Added MARAD Administrator Allowing foreign ships access to al strength and security,” said MARAD Roundtable.” Jaenichen, “A ship entering our waterways domestic trades could have real world Administrator Jaenichen. “The Jones Act The panel presented an opportunity can gain potentially deep access to our inte- implications, continued RADM Butt. is sound policy. It is a granite pillar on for participants, including U.S. Maritime rior. The Jones Act is not primarily an eco- “When we have the rebound of the price which our national defense and homeland Administrator Chip Jaenichen, U.S. Coast nomic or trade measure. Plain and simple, of crude, we’re going to have a lot more security rely.” Guard Rear Admiral Mark Butt and J. Ryan the Jones Act is about defense and about flow on the waterways. You’d be talking “The Maritime Administration’s Hutton of the U.S. Customs and Border security, and from my perspective, it works.” about foreign crews in the heartland of broader mandate is to ensure that our Protection, to discuss the importance of the The potential for significant America with some of the worst [chemi- ◆ U.S. merchant marine, with much of the increased costs to the U.S. government to cal] products that are carried on our water- See Jones Act Page 4

AMO aboard the M/V Aida in the Maritime Security Program fleet

American Maritime Officers members working aboard the M/V Aida in March, here in Newark, N.J., included Captain Craig Langford, Chief Engineer John Murphy, Chief Mate Kyle Hines, Second Mate Glenn Koshak, Third Mate Jordan Pass, First Assistant Engineer Thomas Fennell, Second A.E. Andrew AMO member Captain Craig Langford shakes hands with Swedish Captain Beauchemin, Third A.E. John Kret, Captain Kiah Pinto, Chief Engineer Bill Jan Erikson as the M/V Aida prepares for service under the U.S. flag in the Gamage and Chief Mate Ed Rawlinson. Maritime Security Program fleet. The re-flagging was conducted March 30. 4 • American Maritime Officer June 2016

AMO aboard Maersk Missouri, Maersk Carolina in Maritime Security Program fleet

At right: American Maritime Officers members working aboard the Maersk Missouri in April, here in Houston, Texas, included Third Mate Nick Keydel, Captain Tobe Demar, Second Assistant Engineer Scott Chisholm, Third A.E. Kyle Petrick, First A.E. Dave Shellock, Chief Mate Mohyeldeen El-Abbasi and Chief Engineer Al Stevens. With them is AMO National Vice President, Inland Waters, Dave Weathers. The Maersk Missouri and Maersk Carolina are operated in the Maritime Security Program fleet by Maersk Line, Limited and are manned in all licensed positions by AMO.

AMO mem- AMO members working bers working aboard the aboard the Maersk Maersk Carolina in Carolina in April, here in April, here in Houston, Houston, Texas, includ- Texas, included Second ed Second Assistant Mate Dimitre Engineer John Dimitrov and Schafer and Chief Mate Third A.E. Tim Tim Kelly. Schneider.

and repair industry along with a merchant Rico by saying: ernment has taken a look at it they have Jones Act marine. Shipbuilding and repair con- “For decades the Jones Act has found it to be the contrary of that.” tributes $37 billion in gross domestic served as an economic backstop for Puerto In closing, MARAD Administrator Continued from Page 3 product annually and $25 billion in annu- Rico and Hawaii providing reliable capac- Jaenichen reminded the conferees that, nation has the capacity and capability to al labor income. Our shipbuilding indus- ity, operational efficiency and frequency “The greatest evacuation in history was by forward deploy our armed forces and to try is the largest employer in several of service to those islands. When foreign volunteers of Jones Act vessels on 9/11 off be able to sustain them once they arrive states paying strong family supporting shippers refuse to service them because Manhattan when 500,000 were evacuated in theater ... 50 percent of our active middle class wages.” those markets are very small and very by volunteers and Jones Act vessels. mariner pool comes from the Jones Act MARAD Administrator Jaenichen remote ... critics say [the Jones Act] pun- Would foreign-flagged ships do that for coastwise trade,” said MARAD also took the opportunity to address ishes residents in Puerto Rico. These us? I’m sure they would if they were paid. Administrator Jaenichen. “The Jones Act claims made by critics who seek to tie attacks are unfounded, there is no support- But our folks do it because it’s the right supports a robust American shipbuilding the Jones Act to the debt crisis in Puerto ing information and every time the gov- thing to do.”

Newport Group mobile app for monitoring AMO Plans individual retirement investment accounts The Newport Group has released an informational flier providing an overview of the Newport Group Anytime Mobile application. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Anytime Mobile app can be used by American Maritime Officers Plans participants to monitor individual AMO 401(k), Money Purchase Benefit and Defined Contribution Plan accounts. The flier is available online: www.amoplans.com/bulletins/Newport_Group_Anytime_Mobile.pdf.

STAR Center announces new five-day course for deck officers In response to industry efforts to reduce risks through training and assessment, and in keeping with STAR Center’s continuing efforts to provide professional development training opportunities, STAR Center is adding a new five-day simulator-based course to the catalog entitled the “Watchstanding Skills Standardization and Assessment Program.” It will not be a U.S. Coast Guard approved course but it will provide an opportunity to refresh professional skills on the bridge and improve performance both at sea and during assessments. The course will focus on COLREGS, navigation, shiphandling and bridge management/decision making. Classes will be small, no more than four students to a class, and will use actual case studies and realistic navigation scenarios to make the course effective and interesting. All eligible AMO members and applicants in the deck department are welcome to submit an application to attend. Classes are scheduled for the weeks of August 1, August 29 and October 31, and will be scheduled regularly thereafter. Any questions regarding this course should be directed to STAR Center Director of Member Training and Officer Development Jerry Pannell at (800) 942-3220 Ext. 7507 or via e-mail: [email protected]. Enrollment questions or applications should be directed to Student Services at (800) 942-3220 Ext. 201 or via e-mail: [email protected]. June 2016 American Maritime Officer • 5

U.S. maritime industry salutes Senator Roger Wicker On May 11, members of U.S. mar- my and it’s an integral part of this country’s and protecting our nation. I will continue to aimed at making targeted investments to the itime labor and industry gathered to honor national security.” support efforts that advance this crucial part nation’s ports and waterways. He serves on Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), who was The Salute to Congress Award recog- of America’s transportation system.” the Board of Visitors for both the U.S. presented with the 2016 Salute to Congress nizes a member of Congress each year for Sen. Wicker is a senior member of the Merchant Marine Academy and the Coast Award by the International Propeller Club supporting the maritime industry and mer- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, Guard Academy. of the United States. chant marine. Sen. Wicker is the 32nd recip- and Transportation, which has jurisdiction Sen. Wicker was introduced at the During his acceptance speech, Sen. ient of the award. over interstate commerce, the Coast Guard, Salute to Congress event by former Wicker reaffirmed his support for the U.S. “I appreciate this recognition by the inland waterways, and the merchant marine. Mississippi Republican Senator and Senate maritime industry and commented on the International Propeller Club and the work it He is a senior member of the Senate Armed Majority Leader Trent Lott, who received importance of the American maritime sector does on behalf of our merchant marine,” Services Committee, and serves as chair- the Salute to Congress Award in 1997. Sen. to national defense, security and commerce. Sen. Wicker said. “The value of the U.S. man of the Subcommittee on Seapower. He Lott commended Sen. Wicker for his lead- “Mississippi will always support the maritime industry cannot be overstated. Our is a member of the Senate Committee on ership and advocacy on maritime issues. Jones Act,” Sen. Wicker said. “I understand mariners, shipyards, and Coast Guard are Environment and Public Works, which “We need more like him in how important it is to the American econo- essential to keeping our economy strong recently passed a new water resources bill Congress,” Sen. Lott said.

American Maritime Officers National President Paul Doell greets Senator Roger Photo: Ian Wagreich Wicker (R-MS) and former Mississippi Republican Senator and Senate Majority Propeller Club International First Vice President Bill Van Voorhis presents the Leader Trent Lott at the Salute to Congress dinner on May 11. Salute to Congress Award to Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS).

building milestones like keel laying and facility milestones like the opening of our training academy, we continue to propel our Keel laid for second APT product organization into the future. Both are significant milestones in the plan to maintain our position as both a premier shipyard and tanker in series at Philly Shipyard employer.” The following is excerpted from an Keeping with long held shipbuilding Later this month, PSI will also cele- When completed in 2017, the product article released May 18 by Philly Shipyard, tradition, coins were placed on one of the brate the grand opening of a new training tanker celebrated today will be 600 feet Inc. American Maritime Officers will repre- keel blocks before the 650-ton unit was low- academy. Philly Shipyard has invested in long and capable of carrying 50,000 tons of sent all licensed officers aboard the tankers ered into place in the dry dock. the academy as part of a strategy to grow crude oil or refined petroleum products. The being built for APT at Philly Shipyard. Representatives from Philly Shipyard and and develop its workforce. The academy Tier II 50,000 dead weight ton (dwt) prod- Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI), the whol- Kinder Morgan were in attendance to place will provide customized training for all lev- uct tankers are based on a proven Hyundai ly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Philly the coins as a sign of good fortune and safe els of production personnel, ranging from Mipo Dockyards (HMD) design, which Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY), held a cere- travels. Philly Shipyard representatives new hires to experienced shipbuilders. The incorporates numerous fuel efficiency fea- monial keel laying today for the second included recent recipients of the company’s facility will also be home to the shipyard’s tures, flexible cargo capability and the latest product tanker in a four vessel order for “Safety Team of the Quarter” award, who widely respected apprentice program. regulatory requirements. The vessels will be American Petroleum Tankers (APT), a were recognized for exemplifying safe oper- Steinar Nerbovik, Philly Shipyard’s constructed with consideration for the use Kinder Morgan, Inc. subsidiary. ation during the first quarter of 2016. president and CEO, remarked, “With ship- of LNG for propulsion in the future.

U.S.-flag cargo movement on Great Lakes up 9.7 percent in April U.S.-flagged Great Lakes freighters of coal in a single voyage. at 11.4 million tons at the end of April, an point in 2015. Iron ore cargoes were up 24 moved 7.3 million tons of cargo in April, an Year-to-date, U.S.-flag carriage stood increase of 9 percent compared to the same percent, but coal cargoes dipped 28 percent. increase of 9.7 percent compared with the previous year. The April float was also 7 percent above the month’s five-year average, the Lake Carriers’ Association reported. Buffalo first ship Iron ore cargoes for the steel industry totaled 4.4 million tons, an increase of 30 of season through percent compared to the previous year. However, coal shipments to power plants US-31 Bridge in and steel mills slipped to 1.2 million tons, a Manistee decrease of 11 percent. Limestone loads for construction projects and steel production At 4 p.m. April 8, the American totaled 1.4 million tons, a decrease of two or Steamship Company vessel M/V three boatloads. Buffalo became the first vessel of All five Great Lakes are currently the 2016 Great Lakes shipping above their long-term average for water lev- season to pass through the US-31 els, but full loads remain elusive. The Bridge in Manistee, Mich. American largest coal cargo shipped in April totaled Maritime Officers represents all 69,378 tons, but the U.S.-flagged thousand- licensed officers aboard the Buffalo. footers have carried as much as 70,903 tons 6 • American Maritime Officer June 2016

USNS Wheeler hosts National Maritime Day ceremony By Captain Glenn Macario Master, USNS VADM K.R. Wheeler

The USNS VADM K.R. Wheeler was chosen as the vessel to host the Maritime Day wreath laying ceremony in Busan, Korea on May 20, 2016. The ceremony was hosted jointly by Military Sealift Command Office Korea and the United Seamen’s Service at Pier 8 in Busan. At approximately 1705, the ceremony began with several honored guests, the local navy chaplain, an honor guard from the U.S. Navy, and buglers from the Korean Navy marching onto the Wheeler’s starboard bridge wing. United Seamen’s Service Director Walt Christensen introduced the guests and gave a brief history of the symbolism of the wreath. Honored guest Col. Ted Stephens, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Daegu, read a short statement, as did Lt. Cmdr. Mike Pugh, executive officer of MSCO Korea. Both praised the work of the Merchant Marine. Chaplain Zachary Zumwalt read the invocation, the color guard was paraded and the Korean buglers played Taps. At the final note of Taps, the wreath was lifted over the rail and released into the harbor by Col. Stephens, Lt. Cmdr. Pugh, Mr. Christensen and I. The ceremony was attended by many of the Wheeler’s crew. Afterward, a reception was held at the United Seamen’s Service club on Pier 8. Crews from both USNS Photos courtesy of Captain Glenn Macario Wheeler and USNS Impeccable attended, along with many U.S. and Korean military, and many local U.S. and Korean civilians affiliated with the maritime community. Col. During the observance of National Maritime Day, the USNS Wheeler flew a sim- Stephens and Cmdr. Eric St. Peter (commanding officer of MSCO-K) gave short speech- ple eight-flag display reading from left to right: E-L F-A-R-O 3-3. es praising the efforts of the U.S. Merchant Marine and mariners everywhere. One common theme throughout both the wreath laying and the reception was recognition of our departed shipmates on the SS El Faro. All of the speeches recognized that heroic crew and Mr. Christensen led all present in a moment of silence for 33 sec- onds. President Obama’s proclamation for Maritime Day directed all U.S. ships to “dress ship” by displaying all signal flags. USNS Wheeler flew a simple eight-flag display reading from left to right: E-L F-A-R-O 3-3. The speeches were followed by the ceremonial cake cutting. It was a well-attended and symbolic event and the Wheeler was proud to serve as the host ship. USNS VADM K.R. Wheeler’s AMO crew consists of Captain Glenn Macario; Chief Engineer Frank Celino; Chief Mate Pat Leahy; First Assistant Engineer Chris Blouch; Second Mate Chris Kali; Second Assistant Engineer Chris Rich; Third Mates James McLaughlin, Joe Newhouse and Tom Caban; and Third Assistant Engineers Chris Gilman, Roy Coleman and Royce Dudley. USNS VADM K.R. Wheeler’s SIU crew consists of Bosun Jerry Gonzaga; QMED Jasper McGirt; Chief Steward Jean Favreaux; ABs Brian Frederick, Kevin Hanmont, Smyrno Desir and Ed Majesky; Cook Radfan Almaklani; Wiper Jarvis Carter; and Apprentice Gabe Freeman.

From left to right, Captain Glenn Macario, Mr. Walt Christensen, Col. Ted Stephens, Lt. Cmdr. Mike Pugh and Chaplain Zachary Zumwalt on the USNS Wheeler’s starboard bridge wing at the start of the ceremony — The USNS Wheeler hosted the Maritime Day wreath laying in Busan, Korea on May 20.

Congresswoman Janice Hahn (D-CA) was among those who spoke in recognition and remembrance of the service of U.S. merchant marine veterans past and present during the National Maritime Day ceremony May 22 in San Pedro, Calif. at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial and Walls of Honor.

Above and below: Members and families of the Gulfstream Chapter of American Merchant Marine Veterans joined American Maritime Officers members, union officials and staff, and STAR Center directors and staff for an observance of National Maritime Day held May 20 at STAR Center.

Kevin Sykes (representing SIU) and Kathleen Bracken (representing AMO) carry the memorial wreath during the observance of National Maritime Day held May 19 at the Port of Galveston, Texas. June 2016 American Maritime Officer • 7

Military, transportation Presidential Proclamation: leaders call for revitalizing National Maritime Day 2016 U.S. merchant marine on BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION

National Maritime Day Since America’s founding, proud mariners have selflessly dedicated them- selves to protecting and advancing our interests -- here at home and around the Rebuilding the national base of merchant marine. world. The patriots of the United States Merchant Marine have long served as our experienced U.S. merchant mariners and “Our relatively small mariner pool Nation’s “fourth arm of defense,” safeguarding the ideals that have guided our coun- enhancing awareness of the merchant cannot sustain long-term logistics opera- try for more than two centuries. They facilitate the transport and trade of American marine’s importance to the nation were tions,” Shannon said. “We must be mind- goods, and they put their lives on the line in times of war. On National Maritime Day, central themes addressed by military and ful that the execution of our national mili- we honor our Merchant Mariners and celebrate their irreplaceable role in shaping transportation leaders at the National tary strategy requires a robust U.S.-flag our Nation’s narrative. Maritime Day observance held at the merchant marine, strong sealift capability Whether in still or raging waters, Merchant Mariners are fundamental to guar- U.S. Department of Transportation and a deep pool of merchant mariners to anteeing the delivery of essential goods to far-reaching corners of our globe. These Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on literally carry our nation to war ... What seafarers have bravely faced threats at home and abroad -- including combatants and May 23. good is all of our combat power if we can- pirates, disease outbreaks and natural disasters -- and they consistently heed the call Commander of U.S. Transportation not deliver it to the fight and sustain it dur- to serve their fellow Americans. In World War II, their ships carried troops and Command Gen. Darren McDew said one ing the fight?” much-needed support to the battlefield, thousands making the ultimate sacrifice. of his top priorities was to continue to pro- Both Shannon and McDew empha- They were among the first to see battle, and many were among the last to return vide strong support for U.S. merchant sized the need for continued support and home to our shores. mariners, who TRANSCOM depends on defense of the Jones Act, maritime initia- Carrying forward a legacy that spans generations, the United States Merchant to move military cargo around the world. tives such as the Maritime Security Marine is vital to our Nation’s economic security as well. Their transportation of “The unique capability that the Program, and programs that provide reli- vital cargo has impacts far beyond America’s borders, generating trillions of dollars 11,000-plus merchant mariners provides able cargo for U.S. merchant vessels, such of economic activity each year. And when our entrepreneurs decide to embark on our nation sets us apart from the rest of as Food for Peace and the U.S. Export- new ventures across oceans, mariners stand by and protect their pursuit of the the world and it underpins our ability to Import Bank. American dream through tireless work to cultivate safe and open waterways. On this project military power anywhere on the “Our country’s security is at risk if day, and every day, let us express our sincere gratitude to these courageous men and planet,” said McDew, who pointed out we continue on this current path,” women for all they do for our Nation, and let us reaffirm our commitment to support that the pool of mariners needs to Shannon said. “This requires vigorous them as they continue to uphold their proud tradition of service. increase dramatically and soon. “Without defense of the Jones Act. This requires a The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated you, our enemies become emboldened. robustly funded multi-year [Maritime May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day,” and has authorized and requested Without you, our commitment becomes Security Program] and it requires cargo, the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. less powerful. Without you, our wars can cargo, cargo.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States hit closer to home. MARAD Administrator Paul of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2016, as National Maritime Day. I call “My number one priority is to “Chip” Jaenichen said the proposed upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to display the flag ensure our Commander in Chief always National Maritime Strategy will provide of the United States at their homes and in their communities. I also request that all has options and we always play away some of the answers to bolster the U.S.- ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on this day. games. I trust you to carry our nation’s flag fleet and increase the mariner pool. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of army. I thank you for what you do. I thank He also unveiled a new public relations May, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the you for who you are. I thank you for what campaign to increase support and aware- United States of America the two hundred and fortieth. you represent.” ness of the importance of the maritime Also stressing the importance of a industry and maritime transportation. BARACK OBAMA strong and successful U.S. merchant The National Maritime Strategy is marine was Commander of Military expected to be released for public com- Sealift Command Rear Adm. Thomas ment later this year and eventually pre- Shannon, who said the U.S. Navy’s mis- sented to Congress. sion cannot be completed without the mar- “During times of national or inter- itime industry. national emergency, the American mer- The U.S.-flag fleet in international chant marine is among the first to be trade has dwindled down to less than 80 called to action to help those in need here National Maritime Day 2016 ships, which has reduced the number of at home and abroad,” he said. “Today as U.S. merchant mariners available in the we honor our proud past, we look expec- aboard the M/V Freedom event the U.S. military needed to mobi- tantly to the future. We are committed to lize for a sustained period of time, taking every action to grow and sustain Shannon said, adding a change needs to our merchant marine. We are committed happen now to reinvigorate the U.S. to growing our U.S. flag fleet.”

Photo courtesy of Captain Shawn Hagerty The Freedom celebrated National Maritime Day on 22 May 2016 while underway at sea from Galveston, USA to Brunswick, USA. All officers and crew mustered on the bow at 1300 local time for a special ceremony. The commemoration began with alto saxophone musical arrangements by Third Mate Kirby Stross of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ and ‘God Bless America.’ We then listened as Deck Cadet Benjamin Manning read this year’s National Maritime Day presidential proclamation. This was followed by a heartfelt perspective by Chief Steward Frank Starling regarding the personal meaning of the U.S. merchant marine to him. Captain Shawn Hagerty then addressed the crew regarding the history and sig- Attending the National Maritime Day observance in Washington, D.C. at U.S. nificance of National Maritime Day. To close the ceremony, we struck Department of Transportation Headquarters on May 23 for American Maritime eight bells followed by a moment of silence to honor all those past Officers and AMO Plans were American Maritime Officers Service mariners who have served and sacrificed before us and to reflect on how President/Chairman F. Anthony Naccarato, AMOS Legislative Consultant we can continue to honor their memory. An extra moment of silence was Brenda Otterson and AMO National President Paul Doell. With them are Paul also observed in memory of the El Faro crew. Hall Center Apprentices Simona Evans and Frank Bigornia. 8 • American Maritime Officer June 2016

AMO Safety and Education Plan — Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research Center (954) 920-3222 / (800) 942-3220 — 2 West Dixie Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004

STCW 2010 Gap Closing Courses — Required by all existing STCW credentialed officers by 1 January 2017

Leadership & Management (required by ALL management level Deck 4, 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3, 10, 17, 24, 5 days 13, 20, 27 June 12, 19, 26 Sep 7, 14, 28 Nov 5, 12 December 16 January and Engine officers by 1 Jan 2017) July Aug 31 October

Engine Room Resource Management — Classroom (Engineers) 5 days (Required by ALL Engine officers by 1 Jan 2017) 13, 27 June 11, 25 July 8, 22 August 12, 26 Sep 10, 24 October 7, 28 November 12 December 9 January

Management of Electrical, Electronic Controllers (Engineers) (Required 1, 15, 29 5 days 20 June 4, 18 July 19 September 3, 17, 31 Oct 14 November 5 December 23 January by ALL management level Engine officers by 1 Jan 2017) August Leadership & Teamwork (Engineers) (Only required by those Engineers 1 day Leadership & Teamworking assessments, in the few cases required, should be completed and signed off onboard. who completed old ERM class)

Basic Training & Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation (Required by first 2 days 7, 8 July 12, 13 Sep credential renewal AFTER 1 Jan 2017) 7, 8 November 9, 12 January

EFA (Scheduled with Basic Training Revalidation BUT NOT REQUIRED 1 day 6 July 14 September 9 November 11 January FOR STCW 2010)

General Courses

IGF Code Training 5 days 27 June 28 November 9 January

Advanced Fire Fighting 5 days 20 June 26 September 31 October 28 November

Basic Safety Training — All 4 modules must be completed within 12 months: Personal Safety Techniques (Mon/Tues — 1.5 days), Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (Tues pm — .5 days), Elementary First Aid 5 days 15 August 19 September 24 October 12 December 30 January (Wed — 1 day), Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (Thurs/Fri — 2 days) — not required. if Combined Basic & Adv. Fire Fighting completed within 12 months

Basic Safety Training — Refresher 3 days 17 August 21 September 26 October 14 December 1 February

Chemical Safety — Advanced 5 days Please call

ECDIS 5 days 11 July 8 August 12, 19 Sep 31 October 5 December 23 January

Environmental Awareness (includes Oily Water Separator) 3 days 19 September 31 October 14 December

Fast Rescue Boat 4 days 27 June 25 July 8 August 6 September 11 October 17 January

GMDSS — Requires after-hour homework 10 days 24 October 30 January

LNG Tankerman PIC 8 days Please call

LNG Simulator Training — Enrollment priority in the LNG simulator course is given to qualified member candidates for employment and/or observation 5 days Please call opportunities with AMO contracted LNG companies. In all cases successful completion of the LNG PNC classroom course is prerequisite.

Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) 4 days 1 August 17 October

Safety Officer Course 2 days 16 June

Tankerman PIC DL — Classroom 5 days 11 July 7 November

Tankerman PIC DL — Simulator 10 days 13 June 15 August 19 September 17 October 5 December

Tankerman PIC DL — Accelerated Program 10 days Please call

Train the Trainer 5 days 18 July 29 August 3 October 14 November 5 December 9 January

Train the Trainer — Simulator Instructors 5 days Please call

Vessel/Company Security Officer — Includes Anti-Piracy 3 days 13 June 8 November

Deck Courses Meets STCW 2010 Advanced Bridge Resource Management — 5 days Leadership & Management gap closing requirements 13 June 8 August 12, 26 Sep 10 October 28 November (No equivalency) Must have Advanced Shiphandling for Masters — 5 days sailed as Chief Mate Unlimited 3 October 5 December 60 days seatime equiv. for 3rd Advanced Shiphandling for 3rd Mates — 10 days Mates 1 August 19 September 17, 31 October 23 January

Advanced & Emergency Shiphandling — First Class Pilots, Great Lakes 5 days Please call

Bridge Resource Management Seminar 3 days Please call

Dynamic Positioning — Basic 5 days 25 July 31 October 30 January

Dynamic Positioning — Advanced 5 days 11 July 22 August 5 December

Watchkeeping Standardization & Assessment Program 5 days 1, 29 August 31 October 30 January

STCW Deck Officer Refresher — Great Lakes 3 days Please call Third Mate (Unlimited or TOAR (Towing Officer Assessment Record) — 5 days 18 July 7 November 23 January Great Lakes) or 1600T Master License required AND OICNW required

Tug Training — ASD Assist (Azimuthing Stern Drive) 5 days 20 June 12 September 12 December

Engineering Courses

Basic Electricity 10 days 7 November

Diesel Crossover 4 weeks 12 September

Gas Turbine Endorsement 10 days 8 August 7 November

High Voltage Safety Course (Classroom) 3 days 27 June

Hydraulics/ Pneumatics 5 days 27 June 26 September

Ocean Ranger Program 6 days Please call Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 5 days 20 June

Refrigeration (Operational Level) 5 days 8 August 24 October

Refrigeration (Management Level) 5 days 15 August 31 October

Steam Endorsement 4 weeks 23 January

Electronics (Management) — NEW 1 week Please call

Instrumentation (Management) — NEW 10 days Please call

Open to eligible Chief Mates and Masters on a space available Welding & Metallurgy Skills & Practices — 2 weeks 12 September 5 December 23 January basis. Interested participants should apply and will be confirmed 2 weeks prior to start date. June 2016 American Maritime Officer • 9 Deck Upgrade — STCW 2010 — Management Level (NVIC 10-14)— If sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014 you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Assessments required by NVIC 10-14 , providing ECDIS, GMDSS and ARPA have been previously completed.

Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level 10 days 18 July 15 August 17 October 9 January Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology — Requires after-hours homework 5 days 1 August 31 October 23 January Advanced Stability 5 days 8 August 7 November 30 January Search & Rescue 2 1/2 days 15 August 14 November Management of Medical Care 1/2 day 17 August 16 November Leadership & Management 5 days 22 August 10 October Advanced Cargo — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 29 August 28 November Marine Propulsion Plants — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 12 September 28 November

Advanced Celestial — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 5 September 5 December

Advanced Navigation — Optional for task sign-off 5 days 19 September 12 December

Deck Upgrade at the Management Level (Policy Letter 04-02) — This upgrade program is for those who started sea service or training towards management level (Chief Mate/Master) upgrade BEFORE 24 March 2014. Failure to complete by 31 December 2016 will most likely result in significant delays and additional training or assessment requirements. Successful completion of this program will satisfy the training requirements for STCW certification as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) under previous. This program will complete ALL 53 Control Sheet assessments of the training requirements for STCW under policy letter 04- 02. Course completion certificates and control sheets expire 12/31/16. Anyone using the previous regulations to upgrade in this manner must complete all requirements ,including USCG testing, by 12/31/16. Deck Management Level gap closing training must also be completed by 12/31/16 in order for the new credential to valid after this date. SPECIFIC GUIDANCE CAN BE FOUND ON THE STAR CENTER WEBSITE AT https://www.star-center.com

Celestial Navigation — Requires after-hour homework 5 days 5 September 5 December

Upgrade: Advanced Meteorology — Requires after-hour homework 5 days 1 August 31 October

Cargo Operations 9 days Please call

Marine Propulsion Plants 5 days 12 September 28 November

Upgrade: Stability 5 days 8 August 7 November

Watchkeeping 1: BRM 3 days 15 June 5 October 30 November

Watchkeeping 2: COLREGS 5 days 20 June 10 October 5 December

Upgrade: Shiphandling at the Management Level 10 days 18 July 15 August 17 October

Search and Rescue 2 days 13 June 3 October 28 November

Shipboard Management 5 days 29 August 14 November

Upgrade: Advanced Navigation (includes Simulator) 5 days 19 September 12 December

ECDIS 5 days 13 June 12 September 5 December

MSC Training Program Basic CBR Defense 1 day 24 June 26 August 4 November 9 December Damage Control 1 day 23 June 25 August 3 November 8 December Heat Stress Afloat / Hearing Conservation Afloat 1 day Please call

Helicopter Fire Fighting 1 day 20 September 8 November

Marine Environmental Programs (with CBRD) 1/2 day 24 June 26 August 4 November 9 December

Marine Sanitation Devices 1/2 day Please call

Medical PIC Refresher — Note: MSC approved 3 days Please call Must have completed full CBRD & DC once in MSC Readiness Refresher — 2 days 19 September 7 November career.

MSC Watchstander — BASIC — Once in career, SST grads grandfathered 2 days 9 June 11 August 20 October 19 January

MSC Watchstander — ADVANCED — Required for all SRF members 1 day 17 June 15, 29 July 19 August 16 September 14, 28 October 18 November 2, 16 December 13, 27 January

MSC Ship Reaction Force — Required every three years for SRF members 3 days 20 June 22 August 31 October 5 December 30 January

Small Arms — Initial & Sustainment (Refresher) Training — Open to members & applicants eligible for employment through AMO (w/in 1 year) or 4 days 13, 27 June 11, 25 July 15, 29 August 12, 26 Sep 10, 24 October 14, 28 Nov 12 December 9, 23 January MSC on MARAD contracted vessels.

Water Sanitation Afloat 1/2 day Please call

Medical Courses

Heat Stress Afloat / Hearing Conservation Afloat 1 day Please call

Elementary First Aid — Prerequisite for MCP within preceding 12 months 1 day 27 June 26 July 6 September 11 October 6 December 17 January

Prerequisite for MPIC within preceding 12 Medical Care Provider — 3 days 28 June 27 July 7 September 12 October 7 December 18 January months. Please fax EFA certificate when registering

Medical PIC — Please fax MCP certificate when registering 5 days 1 August 12 September 17 October 12 December 23 January

Urinalysis Collector Training 1 day 25 July 8 August 14 November 5 December 30 January

Breath Alcohol Test (BAT) — Alco Sensors 3 and 4 only 1 day 9 August 15 November 31 January

Saliva Screening Test — QEDs only 1/2 day 10 August 16 November 1 February

Medical PIC Refresher — Note: MSC approved 3 days Please call

Engine Upgrade - STCW 2010 - Management Level (NVIC 15-14) - If sea service or training Radar Courses towards management level (1A/E - Chief Eng.) upgrade started ON OR AFTER 24 March 2014, you must adhere to this new program of training. Completion of both required and optional courses listed below will include all Task Radar Recertification 1 day 27 June 7, 8 July 8, 9 Sep 7, 8 November Assessments required by NVIC 15-14. By completing the series, no expiration limitation will be placed on your STCW credential. See STAR Center's website for full details: https://www.star-center.com/stcw2010- ARPA 4 days 28 June engine.upgrade.html

Radar Recertification & ARPA 5 days Please call Leadership & Managerial Skills (G500 as amended) - 5 days 4 July 16 January REQUIRED Original Radar Observer Unlimited 5 days Please call ERM (E050 as amended) - REQUIRED (unless previously 5 days 11 July 9 January taken for gap closing or original license) Engine STCW / Original Engineer Training Routes — Engine STCW training routes are aimed Upgrade: Electrical, Electronics & Control Engineering at Great Lakes members wishing to transition to deep sea. Original engineer training is available to members, 10 days 18 July 23 January (Management Level) (E133 as amended) (UPGRADE with applicants and sponsored students seeking an original license. tasks) STCW Upgrade Task Assessment - General Engineering & Advanced Fire Fighting 5 days 31 October Procedure (E135 as amended) - OPTIONAL: Tasks can be 5 days 1 August signed off onboard Basic Safety Training 5 days 24 October

STCW Upgrade Task Assessment - Motor (E120 as 3 days 8 August EFA/MCP 4 days 11 October amended) - OPTIONAL: Tasks can be signed off onboard Proficiency in Survival Craft (Lifeboat) 4 days 17 October STCW Upgrade Task Assessment - Steam (E121 as 5 days 15 August amended) - OPTIONAL: Tasks can be signed off onboard Basic Electricity (original engineers only) 10 days 7 November STCW Upgrade Task Assessment - Gas Turbine (E122 as 5 days 22 August amended) - OPTIONAL: Tasks can be signed off onboard Original 3 A/E Preparation and Exams A/R 20 June 28 November

NOTICE: AMO members planning to attend the union’s Center for Advanced Maritime Officers’ Training/STAR Center in Dania Beach, Florida—either to prepare for license upgrading or to undergo specialty training—are asked to call the school to confirm course schedule and space availability in advance.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Center For Advanced Maritime Officers Training (CAMOT) and Simulation Training Assessment and Research Center (STAR), established under the auspices of the American Maritime Officers Safety and Education Plan, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or sex to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Center. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or sex in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other programs administered by the Center. 10 • American Maritime Officer June 2016

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AMO membership committee reviews union’s financial files

Regular monthly membership meetings for AMO will be held during the week following the first Sunday of every month at 1 p.m. local time. Meetings will be held on Monday at AMO National Headquarters (on Tuesday when Monday is a contract holiday). The next meetings will take place on the following dates: AMO members serving on the Financial Committee convened in May were Igor Lucarevskiy, Mike Thomas and Peter Fettig. A volunteer rank-and-file Financial AMO National Headquarters: July 5 (Tuesday), August 8 Committee is convened on a semi-annual basis to review the union’s financial files and expenses. June 2016 American Maritime Officer • 11

New AMO jobs as Ocean Glory enters U.S.-flag service

Intermarine has re-flagged the heavy- Crowley Global Ship Management The 560-foot ship was re-flagged in May 2015, the Ocean Glory is a multi-pur- lift ship Ocean Glory into U.S. registry, is the technical manager of the Ocean May and is operating under a Military pose dry cargo ship equipped to carry a wide- bringing new jobs to members of American Glory, which is manned in all licensed Sealift Command charter. range of containerized, bulk and project car- Maritime Officers. positions by AMO. Originally delivered to Intermarine in goes, and is strengthened for heavy cargo.

AMO mem- AMO members working bers working aboard the aboard the Ocean Glory Ocean Glory in May includ- in May included Chief Mate ed Third Dave Vela, Assistant Chief Mate Engineer Alan White John Regis and First and Captain Assistant Chris Hill. Engineer With them is Mark AMO National Humphries. Executive Vice President Danny Shea.

AMO members working aboard the Ocean Glory in May included Second Mate Andrew Mackenzie and Third Mate Jason Ramirez.

At left: The U.S.-flagged heavy-lift ship Ocean Glory prepares to load cargo at the Port of Tacoma in Washington State in May. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the Ocean Glory, which was re-flagged into U.S. registry in May. 12 • American Maritime Officer June 2016

Rep. Hunter stresses Jones Act as guiding principle for homeland security, critical for Puerto Rico The following article was released online (http://tinyurl.com/j8uqeek) or below. United States and its territories is essential. trade, what are the safety standards, what is June 1 by the American Maritime While the current border security discus- the maritime pollution standards, how are Partnership, a coalition of which American A Guiding Principle for Homeland sions have centered on the complexity of they in compliance with the same standards Maritime Officers Service is a member and Security securing our land borders, just imagine the that we apply to our U.S. fleet?” which American Maritime Officers supports. difficulty of the Coast Guard trying to man- Unlike foreign seafarers, who general- Congressman Duncan Hunter (R- For nearly a century, the Jones Act has age inland waterways, lakes and coastlines ly enter the United States through carefully California), chairman of the House Coast been a reliable safeguard against American filled with foreign seafarers. Moreover, defined ports of entry, American seafarers Guard and Maritime Transportation and global corporatists wanting to make diverting already strained Coast Guard can move freely throughout our nation — Subcommittee, stressed the critical need for higher profits at the expense of U.S. national resources to monitor and manage foreign navigating the waterways of the vast major- the Jones Act to protect U.S. borders in The security and jobs. Thanks to the Jones Act, seafarers in domestic trade would under- ity of our states and all coastlines. They Washington Times in “A Guiding Principle shipping vessels that operate in U.S. waters mine other vital Coast Guard missions. deliver cargo and people throughout our for Homeland Security.” must be American crewed, American owned A study by the Government communities, near our schools, past sports In his piece, Rep. Hunter pushed back and American built. All of this makes perfect Accountability Office (GAO) recently arenas, and under major highways. By one on the attempt of those who have erroneous- sense, except to Wall Street and businesses found there are approximately 5 million estimate, there are more miles of inland ly blamed the Jones Act for Puerto Rico’s that only account for their own self-interests maritime crew entries into the United States waterways in our nation than our land bor- economic crisis. — and they’re trying to fool everyone into each year, and “the overwhelming majority ders with Mexico and Canada combined. It “Some in Congress are following thinking the Jones Act is antiquated and of seafarers entering U.S. ports are aliens.” would be impossible to monitor thousands their lead, citing the same worn-out and less onerous. Citing the potential for terrorism, the GAO of foreign vessels with foreign crews in our than compelling argument that the Jones Act Some in Congress are following their said “the Department of Homeland Security waters. Fortunately, we don’t have to is a relic of the past,” said Rep. Hunter. lead, citing the same worn-out and less than (DHS) considers the illegal entry of an alien because of the Jones Act. “How wrong they are. Their latest endeavor compelling argument that the Jones Act is a through a U.S. seaport by exploitation of Contrast this with foreign crews for involves infringing on the Jones Act through relic of the past. How wrong they are. Their maritime industry practices to be a key con- which, as the GAO stated, “the U.S. govern- legislation addressing the Puerto Rico debt latest endeavor involves infringing on the cern.” The State Department similarly calls ment has no control over foreign seafarer crisis, even though Puerto Rico has benefit- Jones Act through legislation addressing the the issue of foreign seamen security a credentialing practices,” all Jones Act ed from Jones Act protections over time.” Puerto Rico debt crisis, even though Puerto “national security concern.” mariners are subject to intensive background Rep. Hunter further added that, Rico has benefited from Jones Act protec- The security response to this risk checks, credentialing, and training. without the Jones Act, there would be a tions over time. involves procedures overseen by a battery of As Congress works to address the significant risk placed on border security. With or without such an effort, it’s federal agencies like the Coast Guard, the Puerto Rican debt situation or any other pol- “Today, especially with terrorism and imperative not to conflate the unrelated State Department, and the Customs and icy matter, our guiding principle should illegal immigration matters of concern to so issues of Puerto Rico’s debt and the Jones Border Protection (CBP). Despite massive always be to first do no harm, particularly many Americans, the security that the Act, and to fully grasp the importance of federal efforts, the GAO noted, the percent- when homeland and national security are domestic maritime industry provides to the ensuring the safe transport of goods between age of absconders (foreign crew members involved. The brave men and women who United States and its territories is essential. American ports. There must also be who depart the vessel despite being told by operate every day in our domestic waters While the current border security discus- acknowledgment of the dire consequences CBP to remain) and deserters (foreign crew and between U.S. ports are the eyes and ears sions have centered on the complexity of of exposing ports and waterways to foreign members who lawfully leave the vessel but of our nation at a time when threats to the securing our land borders, just imagine the seafarers. don’t return) continues to grow. homeland remain consistent and strong. difficulty of the Coast Guard trying to man- Today, especially with terrorism and Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul A former Marine, Duncan Hunter, a age inland waterways, lakes and coastlines illegal immigration matters of concern to so Zukunft agreed, addressing the dangers of California Republican, is chairman of the filled with foreign seafarers.” many Americans, the security that the having foreign vessels in U.S. waters: “If we House Coast Guard and Maritime In case you missed it, view the piece domestic maritime industry provides to the have foreign-flag vessels doing coastalized Transportation Subcommittee.

First ECO Class tanker in series delivered to SEA-Vista The following is excerpted from uct between American ports. The construction and operation of an article released April 29 by General The ship, the Independence, is a the Independence and its sister ships are Dynamics NASSCO. American 610-foot 50,000 deadweight-ton LNG- aligned with the Jones Act, which requires Maritime Officers represents all conversion-ready product tanker with a that ships carrying cargo between U.S. licensed officers aboard the 330,000-barrel capacity. Designed by ports be built in U.S. shipyards. Independence and will represent the DSEC — a subsidiary of Daewoo officers aboard the other tankers in the Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering At left: The Jones Act tanker series of ships being built for SEA-Vista (DSME) of Busan, South Korea — the Independence on April 28 was deliv- LLC by General Dynamics NASSCO. ship design incorporates improved fuel ered to SEA-Vista LLC by General SAN DIEGO — On Thursday, April efficiency concepts through several fea- Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, 28, General Dynamics NASSCO deliv- tures, including a G-Series MAN Diesel & Calif., where this photo was taken. ered the first ship in a series of three ECO Turbo ME slow-speed main engine and an The Independence is the first in a Class tankers currently under construction optimized hull form. The ship includes a series of three ships being built for for SEA-Vista LLC. The new tanker sym- ballast water treatment system and is also SEA-Vista. The Independence is bolizes the emerging direction of the U.S. designed to accommodate future installa- operated by Seabulk Tankers, Inc. shipping industry toward cleaner, more tion of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel- and is manned in all licensed posi- fuel-efficient modes of transporting prod- gas system. tions by American Maritime Officers.

AMO attends American Merchant Marine Veterans National Convention

Representing American Maritime Officers at the 2016 American Merchant Marine Veterans National Convention, held March 27 to April 1 in New Orleans, La., was AMO National Assistant Vice President Dan Robichaux. With him (above left) are Seafarers International Union Secretary-Treasurer David Heindel, AMMV President Chris Edyvean, AMMV Memorial Committee President John Pitts and Larry Starn, AMMV Region #8 vice president. On April 1, U.S. merchant marine veterans of World War II (above right) visited the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.