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• d iny- 3H c u- d IT *VJ vC *N.U 00 z:o Oco »-< HH I F-JF-vO U •:li The First 40 Years • tir-S' • Pages 13-16 J''- .. sf:.- AUGUST1992 SEAFARBISLOG ':' •. 7": ilflSl; President's Report DOT SI# PUm BHIls A Winning Formuia same House, Sau^ Anniversaries provide us with an opportunity to review where we have The maritime reform initiative world trades, which were unveiled by been and to look ahead to where we are going. In this issue of the proposed by Secretary of Transpor Secretary Card at a Senate Subcom '' ' '' Seafarers LOG we look at the union's education program—from when it tation Andrew H. Card Jr. has been mittee on Merchant Marine hearing was first set in motion 40 years ago in 1952 to the highly introduced to Congress in the form of in June. sophisticated training operation of today which is based a House bill and a Senate bill. Included in Card's comprehensive in Piney Point, Md. In fact, it was 25 years ago, in 1967, On July 21, Representative Walter plan are measures to assist U.S. sMp that the Seafarers purchaseid the Piney Point facility with B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the operators to acquire new tonnage as which all Seafarers are familiar. House Merchant Marine and well as a contingency retainer pro Whether it was at the Andrew Furuseth Training Fisheries Committee, submitted the gram which would provide up to 74 School, as it originally was named, or the Harry Lun- administration's package to his col commercial but militarily useful leagues in the form of H.R. 5627, U.S.-flag vessels with govemment deberg School of Seamanship, as it was renamed in payments not to exceed $2.5 million 1965, the Seafarers education program has provided this known as the "Maritime Reform Act Michael Sacco of 1992." Joining Rep. Jones in per ship for 1994 and 1995 and not,to nation with qualified, highly sldlled seafaring personnel. moving the bill were Congressmen exceed $2.33 million in 1996. The At the same time, it has given our membership a continuing opportunity to Robert W. Davis (R-Mich ), Jack legislation proposes that in 1997 the increase their earning power and job security. Fields (R-Texas) and Norman F. payment per ship not exceed $2.16 The Seafarers training program has assisted national sealift efforts, Lent (R-N.Y.), the ranking minority million, in 1998 $1.99 million, in from the Korean conflict to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, by member of the House Merchant 1999 $1.82 million and in 2(XX) $1.6 preparing hundreds of individuals to go to sea to meet the breakout of Marine and Fisheries Committee. million. The payments would be scores of ships serving the nation's security needs. The Seafarers training Contingency Retainer Program made at the beginning of each month in equal installments. program has ensured that SIU members are fully aware of and able to Two days later. Senator John work with new shipboard technology. Card, in submitting the proposed Breaux (D-La.), who heads the legislation, noted in a letter to Just as the needs of the industry and the ship operator have changed, so Senate entity concerned with has the curriculum of the union's school. The Seafarers education pro Speaker of the House Thomas S. maritime issues—the Subcommittee Foley (D-Wash.), that the contingen gram was bom during the Korean conflict, when the need for seamen was on Merchant Marine of the Com cy retainer program differs from the high and hundreds of mariners had to be trained and shipped quickly and merce Committee—introduced a operating differential subsidy (ODS) efficiently. During the Vietnam crisis, when a shortage of shipboard of similar bill, S. 3047. Senator Trent program now in place. The contin ficers threatened the nation's sealift effort, the union's school, in conjunc Lott (R-Miss.), the ranking minority gency retainer program envisioned tion with District 2 MEB A, assisted hundreds of Seafarers to prepare for member of the subcommittee, joined by the administration is not based on Breaux in moving the legislation. • I ••• their Coast Guard tests to obtain engine and deck licenses. As a result, wages. Additionally, operators will many military officers of the time hailed the performance of the school in Both pieces of legislation reflect be able to acquire vessels worldwide helping keep the nation's sealift operation going. the administration's recommenda and will be able to operate their ships tions designed to enhance the com •si . In the '70s, when U.S.-flag LNG ships were being built, the Harry Lun- petitiveness of U.S. shipping in the Continued on page 9 deberg School was training Seafarers in the properties of LNG, the han dling of the substance and in all aspects of operating an LNG-carrying ship. Example after example can be cited as to how the Seafarers training program prepared seamen for changes in the industry, and this is covered Eight Ship Union Officers Concur elsewhere in the paper. In each case, the union has worked to provide the American shipping industry with the best trained workforce possible and With Thrust off DOT iWaritime Pian has advanced the job security of Seafarers. Welcoming the administration's American ship operators to secure •;i '.i-^; The Future Holds Opportunities maritime policy reform initiative in new vessels and the contingency troduced in the form of a bill to the retainer program. Their statement That is why, after looking back, when I look ahead I see many oppor House by Congressman Walter B. noted that the agreements made tunities for Seafarers. I see those opportunities because the SIU is ready. Jones and to the Senate by Senator under such a program should have Through our school and our training program, we can meet any of the John Breaux, the presidents of eight "the full force of a contract between needs of our industry—whether it is training in oil spill prevention and unions representing maritime labor the govemment and the operator." containment, or in sealift operations critical to the U.S. military's opera called for its speedy enactment. The importance of this is that "the tions that have been contracted to the private sector, or in hotel and food The: union presidents, repre operator will know payments will be service skills that are key to a cmise ship company. senting both shipboard and dock made for each year covered by the The winning formula of providing the most highly skilled seamen in the workers, said in testimony submitted agreement." world to our contracted companies and providing a vehicle to the seaman July 24 to the House Subcommittee Mutual Objectives Advanced to become the best that he or she can be, has seen this union and its mem on Merchant Marine that H.R. 5627, as the administration's proposals in Proposals "to revise vessel ac bers through many rough storms that have hit the American merchant quisition, operation and tax policies marine. It also has prepared us for the booming times; when national legislative form have Iwen named, will increase the number of U.S.-flag so that United States ships are treated policy, national will or national security needs have caused a surge in ship ships and thereby expand employ more like those of their foreign com ping. ment opportunities for American petitors, without sacrificing impor A final note. This month, the union and Seafarers at sea observe a maritime workers in all segments of tant American environmentaL holiday on the anniversary of the birth of Paul Hall, who headed the the industry—shipboard, shoreside, economic and defense objectives" Seafarers from 1947 until his death in 1980. Last year the complex em and ship construction and repair. also are welcomed, said the union president's statement. bodying the Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Md. was named the Paul 'Full Force Of Contract' Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in his honor as he was a Citing the increase in domestic The joint statement—^signed by construction of vessels for the •i • ' :• vigorous advocate of educational opportunities for Seafarers who would Dave Arian, International Long coastwise and non-contiguous trades serve as skilled crews, second to none, on American ships in times of shoremen's and Warehousemen's due to availability of capital con peace and war. Not only did Paul Hall have the vision to found the Lun Union; John Bowers, International struction fund monies as called for in deberg School, but he had the drive to make it a reality. Longshoremen's Association; the legislation and other benefits to Timothy A. Brown, International Or the U.S. shipbuilding industry and its Volume 54. Number 8 August 1992 ganization of Masters, Mates & workers contained in the legislative pilots; Henry Disley, Marine package, the union officials' state The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Bremen's Union; Gunnar Lun ment added, "We are extremely the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and deberg, Sailors' Union of the Pacific; pleased the administration's Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp laymond T. McKay, American proposal strongly reaffirms its com Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Maritime Officers, District 2 MEB A; mitment to end excessive foreign postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at Michael Sacco, Seafarers Interna- subsidies which adversely affect additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan lonal Union; and Gordon M. Ward, American shipyards." ii.''\r.'. ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. District No. 1 - Pacific Coast District, In a reference to the opposition to •I-'i •'• 20746. VlEBA—hailed the administration's the administration's bill which has ' I Y. :• reaffirmation of the nation's been raised by some quarters of the Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica cabotage laws and cargo preference shipbuilding industry, the eight Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor program. presidents said, "We must not allow dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; The union presidents supported a disagreement over the means to Art, Bill Brower. he bill s provisions that allow Continued on page 9 J. (.".j '''-J' ' '• • f'' r-r -'S' ;' -• ; •••• , juumri992 SEAFARBtPLOG 3 Sill Members to Crew Reflagged LASH Vessel Seafarer-Contracted Companies Win 7 of 10 Military Sealift Command Ship Charters A vessel that will be transferred to U.S. registry in the near future will be crewed by Seafarers. The ship, now known as the Atlantic Forest, will be purchased and operated by SlU-con- tracted Waterman Steamship Cor poration in behalf of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). J' The reflagging of the lighter- aboard-ship (LASH) Atlantic Forest and ii& charter by MSC, as well as the award of contracts to nine other ves sels by the agency, was announced on July 27. Of those nine ships, six will be operated by Seafarer-con tracted companies. • The 10 MSC ship charter contracts total more than $420 million to seven U.S. companies. All of the charters issued by the agency, which manages ocean transportation for the Depart ment of Defense, are for 17 months with two 17-month renewal options. The 83-barge capacity vessel, the Atlantic Forest, will be purchased and operated by SlU-contracted Wateman Steamship Corp. The charters represent MSC's on and Is scheduled to begin a long term charter with MSC. The foreign-flag ship will be transferred to U.S. registry. going effort to preposition military materiel in strategic sea locations in America's armed forces in the event The chartering of the vessels ex sionally-mandated mobility require order to provide an efficient means of a war, conflict or national emer pands the military's prepositioning ments study. Released earlier this for a rapid response in support of gency. program as called for in a congres- year, the study analyzed the U.S. military's sea, air and land transpor tation capabilities as they existed during Operation Desert Government Actions lading to ExtincUon Shield^esert Storm and as they may be needed in future conflicts. Of U.S. Fishing industry, Warn Fishermen Vessels currently crewed by More than 200 commercial fisher ings with their elected repre of the industiy and their work. Pike Seafarers were among those named men from across the country in sentatives and heard from con added, "Look at the fishermen in in the awards. The chartering of these cluding representatives from the SIU gressmen who share their concerns in Continued on page 9 port of New Bedford, Mass. as well a moming session. Continued on page 12 as the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's "I've represented fishermen for Union of America based in Califor many years from my district in nia and the Alaska Fishermen's Brooklyn," Representative Stephen Faust Saves Yachtswoman Union—gave up a day of work to Solarz (D-N.Y) said before the protest government actions that have gathering. "I am here to help you and increas^ their out-of-pocket costs your cause." while reducing their catches and Representative Jack Reed (D-R.I.) thereby their income. told the group he was glad they came Chanting "Read our lips: no more to Washington "to let others know regs!" and wearing t-shirts asking if what we already know — that the America's fishermen are an en commercial fishing industry must be dangered species, the flshermen and saved." Representative William their families let the elected officials Hughes (D-N.J.) added, "My door is of Congress know the concerns of the open. I will do what I can to help industry in a mid-day rally in front of you." the U.S. Capitol building in Speaking for Representative Washington, D.C. on July 21. Gerry Studds (D-Mass), who chairs Joe Branin, a commercial fisher the House Fisheries and Wildlife man and a member of the Belford Conservation and the Environment (N.J.) Seafood Cooperative who was Subcommittee, was former commer instrumental in organizing the day's cial fisherman and Studds staff mem events, stated to the cheers of his ber Jeff Pike. fellow fishermen in the rally, "We're He told the group his background not here to listen to these people as a fisherman and his experience in QMED Kevin M. Martin captured the rescue efforts of the Faust crew on videotape. [legislators and federal officials]. Washington, D.C. formed his belief Above, the stranded yachtswoman surfaces In the midst of her capsized trimaran. We're here so they will listen to us." that fishermen must organize nation Besides organizing the rally, the ally to gain recognition and to edu Seafarers aboard the MV Faust and no one else was injured. commercial fishermen set up meet cate policy makers on the importance braved high winds and rough seas to Arthaud, well-known in European help rescue a French yachtswoman yachting circles, had been competing whose 60-foot sailing trimaran— in a trans-Atlantic, single-handed worth $1.8 million—had capsized race from the United Kingdom to 720 miles east of Cape Cod, Mass. on Plymouth, R.I. She said she was June 16. making 26 knots when Pierre I som AB Gerp^ Garrity and QMED ersaulted after hitting a pontoon that .... Glen Benoit were part of the five- was buried under a wave. man lifeboat crew which pulled Arthaud was knocked uncon Florence Arthaud from a life r^ next scious for several minutes, but the to the hull of the Pierre I. Chief Mate Emergency Position Indicating Steve Kayser, Third Mate Jim Radio Beacon (EPIRB) aboard her Siegfried and Second Engineer Tim vessel automatically engaged when it O'Loughlin also manned the Faust's capsized. The Coast Guard in New lifeboat in 10-meter seas and 30- York picked up the signal and then knot winds. used another lugh-tech search and Siegfried suffered bruised ribs and rescue tool (the Automated Mutual SIU fisherman Armando Estrela (right) explains to Senator Edward Kennedy the bumps to the head while securing the problems he and others have In acquiring loans to purchase required safety gear. lifeboat, but he was not seriously hurt Continued on page 5 4 SEAFARERS UHS AUeUST1992 Sbums Dont Keep Presque Isle Crew from Cempleting Its Tasks j;i.' -th.\Ji-> •:• "-•• ' , -• • -i'. The afternoon sky to the north and offloading and keep the belts moving west is getting darker and darker as at peak efficiency. The noise of the Lake Erie whips up a major thun self-unloader drowns out the thunder derstorm to bash the Qeveland harbor and pelting rain above. None of the area. Tied up at the ore dock west of members below even knows the the city is the SlU-contracted Presque storm has hit. Isle, offloading iron ore pellets to be In the engineroom, crcwmembers used for the manufacturing of steel. work with the engineers to fix any Bosun William Root issues the problems that occurred during the orders to his crew to secure the deck voyage from the Twin Harbors region for the storm. "I really don't have to ofDuluth,MinnySupCTiof, Wis. Oil is say much," Root tells a visiting checked, parts are inspected and the reporter from the Seafarers LOG. engines are wiped down before the 'They know what has to be done to next voyage gets underway. make sure the ship is safe." Crew- Finally, the steward department members don foul-weather gear and cleans the galley after dinner is scu^ about the Litton Corporation finished. Porter Jim Beaudry cleans vessel inspecting it for any items that the last of the dishes and checks the could be blown about in the storm. amount of coffee in the urns before Below deck, operations continue he can get some shore time. to empty the holds. Gatemen Tim The Presque Isle, weather permit , ...... Johnston, Jim Vogan and Jeff ting, is scheduled to leave in a few Porter Jim Beaudry wipes a dish as he gasman Jeff Frankovich climbs down pranfeoyich all keep an eye on the hours. cleans up after dinner. the ladder to the tunnel. ^ --:,r-•V ;•? V' -i' • :i • "¥•••'- • .;*i: S-V I;.' -v'- •J ' *•••• ••I An incorrect photo of Bosun Ti^ Tolentino was used dh page 20 of last month's Bosun William Root leaves the galley to Wiper Walter SIpper listens to orders for IfK Tef-^'lSio^^" Eugenio Oya. retum to the deck. his next job. 4!'fe. ft' A ••" i«W^«J3Eietff-- - fT: AUGUST 1992 SEAFAGBtS ijOG Gauntlet Craw Rescues Hshermen Adrift for 21 Sharp eyes by Captain Elyah The three men on the Maple Seals and fast work by the rest were from the Commonwealth of the SIU crew of the Crowley of Dominica, an island 340 tugboat Gauntlet helped save miles southeast of San Juan. the lives of three men who had They told the Gauntlet crew been adrift in the Caribbean Sea they had left Dominica 21 days for 21 days. Seals provided the earlier on a fishing trip to Seafarers LOG with a written Guadeloupe, approximately 30 account of the rescue. miles north of where they The Gauntlet, towing the started. The Maple's motor barge Miami, was making its broke down off Guadeloupe regular run to San Juan from and the vessel began to drift Jacksonville, Fla. when the cap before the engine could be tain spotted an object riding low repaired. in the water about 8:20 p.m. on Finding themselves lost, the June 30. However, the tug's Maple crew attempted to sail to radar revealed nothing so Seals Puerto Rico but somehoW tried to make contact via radio. missed it. They were running When no response was received, out of fuel when the Gauntlet the captain decided to turn the tug sighted the vessel 450 miles towaid the object because dark northwest of San Juan. ness would fail soon. Johnson and fellow AB Chief Engineer Chris Swan Joseph Stephens broke out reported to the bridge to assist The crew of the Gauntlet, which rescued three men adrift on a craft, poses in the tug's galley. Seated extra mattresses and clothes Seals in keeping a visual sight- from the left are AB Ronnie Johnson, Captain Elijah Seals and Mate Kermit "Pete" Green. Standing 1 jomanv nrenared liauids ing of the craft. AB Ronnie from the left are AB Joe Stephens, Relief Captain Tom Rostan and Cook Eddie Usmany. and a warm ^meal P, Ffor the^ Maple Jonnson and Cook Eddie Us many also became lookouts. Fore sailboat. The crew also noted the Johnson and Usmany assisted in the crew. When the Gauntlet ar and aft spotlights were turned on as craft was being rowed toward the tug. rescue. rived in San Juan on July 3, the trio the evening was becoming hazy and Whpn the Gauntlet moved within The first Maple crewmember at from the Maple was delivered to im ni^t would be without moonlight. speaking range, those on the sail tempting to come aboard fell into the migration and medical authorities Two miles away from the tug, the boat—called the Maple—were asked water when a swell separated the ves before being sent home to Dominica. craft-—a sailboat—appeared on if they needed assistance. They did. sels. A life ring quickly was tossed Seals, commenting on the slim radar. Once close enough to realize The Maple crew sought to come and the man was brought safely onto chance that the sailboat ever would people were aboard the craft. Mate aboard the tug after being adrift for the Gauntlet's deck where he col have been found, said, "There must Kermit *Tete" Green led opera 21 days. While Seals maneuvered the lapsed. His other two shipmates have been a fourth member on the tions on the deck to assist those on the tug beside the Maple, Green, Swan, climbed aboard without incident. boat. It could only have been God." Faust Resell FmuRi YsaMsmmmtt Continued from page 3 which read in part, "I thank the cap tain and crew . . . You responds Assistance Vessel Rescue System) to instantly to our request." Welling locate and dispatch the Faust, which also noted the speed and efficiency was 26 miles from the Pierre I. demonstrated in the rescue. Roughly two Other Seafarers aboard the IMC hours after divert operated Wallenius Lines car carrier ing, the Faust during these events were Bosun made radar con Robert Leroy, ABs Vincent D'- tact with the Amella, Robert Hanson, Robert Pierre 1,7.8 miles Thresher and Harry Toadvine, away. Minutes later, Faust crew- Chief Engineer members spotted Kevin Harris, Arthaud near the QMEDs Kevin Gerry Garrlty capsized craft. M. Martin (who Despite the videotaped the rough conditions, the rescue was rescue effort) and completed less than an hour after in David Trickett, itial radar contact and less than six Chief Cook hours after the initial distress signal. Thomas Smith, Steward Julius ^ Arthaud sustained no injuries. Glen Benolt Faust crewmembers received a Henderson and The lifeboat heads back to the MV Faust after rescuing the stranded racer. The i congratulatory letter from Coast Steward Assis- Faust crewmembers tried several passes due to rough seas and high winds. Guard Vice Admiral Paul Welling, tant Griffin Carter. Labor Briefs Steelworkers Return To Work at Ravenswood Members of Steelworkers Local 5668 who vowed to last "one day longer" than the management lockout and its subsequent hiring of permanent replace ments or scabs at the Ravenswood (W.Va.) Aluminum Corp., returned to work under a three-year union contract on June 29. Negotiations between the union and a new management team resumed at the end of April. •tm J* Recently Published Studies Show Unions Help Economy A combination of studies released earlier this year come to the same conclusion: unions in America can help firms improve productivity, output and profitability and are key players in a high-wage solution to the nation's competitiveness problems. Edited into a book called "Unions and Economic Competitiveness" by Lawrence Mishel and Paula Voos, the studies provide new evidence that unionized companies have a better record of success than non-union com panies in improving innovation, output and quality. Arthaud (bottom of ladder) is tired but uninjured as she boards ship after the rescue. •"^w* V!" ''• -''''"'i6 SBinUffiRSllW Aueusrim •r Use of Benzene Exposure Protective Gear Taught to Seafarers at Lundeberg School :r::;,ir;gag^:. Students at the Seafarers Hany before being placed in a smoke-fillec zene can cause lightheadedness; .•-' •- • •"•'f'.s' %'• Lundeberg School of Seamanship chamber for the ultimate exam. breathlessness; nose, eye and i-•"•••• i "• are learning about the properties of In one of the self-tests, known as respiratory tract irritation; nausea benzene and the equipment needed to the positive pressure test, the and even unconsciousness. Chronic protect themselves from the toxic Seafarer holds the palm of his or her overexposure could lead to various chemical through various courses at hand under the chin, thereby block blood disorders like anemia and the Piney Point, Md. facility. ing off the exhalation val ve and caus leukemia, a fatal cancer of the blood The school began training ing pressure inside the mask to build. cells. upgraders on the subject shortly after If no pressure builds, the student The Coast Guard regulations re the Goast. Guard issued its benzene determines there is leakage and the quired all companies employing •r- f 7: - • exposure regulations last year. The equipment should not be relied oh to seafarers who may be exposed to the •tVi- 'a s ••• •• • '• . • regulations are designed to protect prevent exposure. chemical to have an exposure mariners working on tankers, barges, Conversely, the negative pressure monitoring system in place as of tank vessels and other ships from test requires the Seafarer to cover April 15. harmful inhalation and/or skin con with the palms of his or her hands the The federal agency set exposure tact with the petroleum-based chemi canisters which serve as the mask's limits at one part of benzene per mil cal. intake system. If the mask collapses, lion parts of air (1 ppin) averaged Part of Study the Seafarer knows there is a leak; if over an eight-hour period. The short- Training for benzene exposure is pressure is maintained, the protective term exposure limit, which cannot be part of the curriculum offered to equipment is ready to wear. repeated more than four times a day, upgraders taking the tankerman, The final equipment test utilizes a is 5 ppm averaged over a 15-minute pumproom maintenance operations, tube of irritant smoke. A student, out- period. Seamen must wait at least and oil spill prevention and contain fltted in a mask, stands in a plastic an hour between such exposure ment courses. chamber. The capsule of irritant periods. Under the government's benzene smoke is released in the chamber. If regulations, companies are required the student feels nothing, the mask is to supply crewmembers with the doing its job. The irritant smoke test necessary protective gear for dealing provides the most secure results, ac with benzene. cording to Jim Shaffer, instructor at Instructors at the school teach stu .IP—•• the Harry Lundeberg School of dents how to properly don equipment Seamanship. like carbon-filtered-cartridge masks and how to get accustomed to wear Care to Be Taken ing them for work. Seafarers learn Students also learn how to handle about the various kinds of masks— benzene. The toxic chemical not only including model numbers, sizes, is found as cargo aboard tankers and manufacturers—that have been ap barges, but it also is used in cleaning proved by the federal government's solvents and solutions. Lundeberg •'it 'i industrial safety-monitoring agen School instructors note that as much cies. They also are made aware of the care should be taken by a mariner in In top photo, upgrader Leonard Papa becomes familiar with the process of donning kinds of clothing designed to prevent dealing with benzene when it is a carbon-filtered-cartridge mask. The center photo shows an upgrader using the negative pressure test. Botton photo pictures a chamber filled with irritant smoke exposure. The upgraders learn how diluted as when it is fiill strength. which is the last step in a Lundeberg School exercise to train Seafarers on the to self-test their masks for proper fit Short term overexposure to ben properties of benzene and the equipment needed to protect themselves. Chet Lupinacci Elected to Lead Prestigious Culinary Organaatien Romeo Lupinacci, corporate ex old Louis Zthmary, who retired from ecutive chef of the Seafarers Harry the board of directors. Zthmary, Lundeberg School of Seamanship, owner of a four-star restaurant in has received many awards Chicago called The Bakery, stepped throughout his culinary career. down due to health reasons. • Vv But the latest one left him "shock Lupinacci said he was surprised be ed beyond my wildest dreams." Last cause he has been a member of the month, Lupinacci was elected as one organization for just two years, and I? of four officers in the Honorable "most of members have been in for a K Order of the Golden Toque, an inter long time. They only take one or two •If nationally known organization of new members a year, because the max 100 of the world's top chefs. imum number always stays at 100. Lupinacci, 69, replaces 86-year- "I never expected this. Just being . .Vv 7- Romeo Lupinacci (left) poses with Louis Zthmary who recently retired from the board of directors of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque. a member is more of an honor and a nary Seafarers Association and a past privilege than I could hope for, and president of United Industrial now to be an officer." Workers Local 31. Lupinacci, who has a recipe book The Honorable Order of the Gold forthcoming, also is president of four en Toque meets twice per year. Its chapters of the American Culinaiy members regularly are solicited to Federation, which has a total of give demonstrations and lectures at As executive cfief at tfie Lundeberg School, Lupinacci (right) gives out some of his 158,()()0 members. Additionally, he various culinary institutions culinary knowledge to his students. is president of the Professional Culi throughout the world. mnam AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 13 SlU Stewanb Ace MuanceU Tniining Thirteen Seafarers completed the steward recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train ing and Education, bringing the total number of members who have • --m graduated from the program to 432. Like its predecessors, the latest group, recognized at the July mem bership meeting at Piney Point, Md., passed the most advanced cur riculum available to SIU members .. sailing in the steward department. After finishing the five-week course, the recertified stewards said it is as challenging as feeding a iix- hungry crew on a crowded RRF ship. From practicing the intricacies of ice carving and other skills needed in cruise ship galleys to learning the The most recent class of recertified stewards is joined by two union officers. From left: Mark Scardino, Ron Mathews, Alphonso complexities of state-of-the-art com Davis, Donna demons, SIU President Michael Sacco, Ernest Dooms, Victor Acevedo, Ed Herrera, John Hanrahan, Jim Weed, puters now being used with increas SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Richard Ward, Edward Porter, Kevin Dougherty and Christopher Mosley. ing frequency on all U.S.-flag ships, the course is as rigorous as hoisting of computers on the APL ships, and mix of studies. "But the thing I liked aboard a load of heavy stores, the Sea-Land has started using them, best was being here during the stewards said. too," Herrera said. "You have to SIUNA's convention [in mid-June]. The course also includes ad know how to use them for menus and Being able to see and hear where the • 'i't , vanced training in menu planning requisitions." union is going, well, it was great." and leadership and communications Another former MCS member, Alphonso Davis, 38, joined the skills. Refresher courses are given in Ron Mathews, cited the school's ac Seafarers in 1983 in the port of food preparation, firefighting, CPR commodations, classrooms and work Honolulu and since then has and first aid. Additionally, the group environment. He said he was very im upgraded four times. "That should attended classes reviewing the pressed with the facilities. "I didn't tell you how I feel about this place," union's medical and pension expect anything like this." Mathews, he said. "When you come out of here programs. Members learned about 50, joined the MCS in 1972. "The after upgrading, you're ready for the SIU legislative operations and recertification course helped me in a anything." met with various SIU officials. lot of different areas," he said. Like Hanrahan, Davis found the The detailed presentations on the ARC Program Saves Lives recertification course "well-struc union's programs left the stewards During their graduation speeches, tured. I really enjoyed the computer enlightened and eager to share infor John Hanrahan and Richard Ward class and I think it's a great idea to mation. "For me, the highlight was received ovations after recounting include firefighting and CPR." learning in great detail about the "Firefighting and first aid training From left, John Hanrahan, Victor Acevedo how the staff at the Lundeberg and Ed Herrera prepare another meal. workings of the union," said 37-year- School's Addictions Rehabilitation will last you a lifetime," stated 33- old Christopher Mosley, who Center (ARC) long ago helped each year-old Mark Scardino. "That type graduated from the trainee program of them combat their potentially fatal of training is extremely useful." in 1980 and now sails from the port disease. "I'd like to thank all the 'Helps Me be a Better Shipmate' of New York. "Now I can go back to people at the ARC," said the 29-year- Ernest Dooms, a Seafarer for my ship and pass on this knowledge old Ward, who graduated from the more than a quarter-century, said he to other members." trainee program in 1981. "They was greatly enriched by the com "The union is here to back you," helped me straighten out my life. munications courses. "They really Mosley continued, "but you have to This school changed me, and it keeps will help me deal with people better want to do things for yourself. getting better." and help me be a better shipmate," There's no other place like this Hanrahan, 35, said that "one of the said Dooms, 43, who joined the school, and to the trainees, I'd say first benefits I got from joining the union in the port of New Orleans. you get out of it what you put into it." SIU (in 1980 in the port of Baltimore) "The whole recertification course in Edward Herrera, 53, who joined was a transformation from a drug general was a great experience." the Marine Cooks and Stewards in abuser to being drug-free, thanks to While some class members dif 1966 (12 years before that union the ARC." fered on what was the course's high- merged with the AGLIWD), said he Regarding the recertification benefitted from the computer train course, Hanrahan credited the school Continued on page 10 ing. "They already have these types with providing a thorough, useful Ernest Dooms says recertification course makes him a better shipmate. Mark ScaKjino shows his eniusiasm for Edwar^Portar deHly raadias loaves of Ronjame^^^^^ on feohnique Rioh^rt Wart recertification course. garlic bread. m Li 8 SEAFARERS LOG AUGUSri992 1993 Seafarers Scholarship Program START COLLECTING APPLICATION PAPERWORK NOW CHECKLIST Summer is in full swing—and April may seem like a long time away—but now is, in fact, the time The application is NOT THE ONLY item that needs to be received by to start thinking about collecting all the paperwork April 15. The ENTIRE application package must be mailed or needed to apply for the 1993 Seafarers scho arships postmarked by that date in order to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The application package includes: - Begun in 1952 to help members and their depend ents forther their studies and achieve their educa tional goals, the SIU Scholarship Program has • Scholarship Application selected a total of 217 awardees, some of whom are EH Autobiographical Statement • active members and others who are dependents o Seafarers. • Photograph • As in past years, seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993. Three of the awards are reserved for SIU members—one in the amount of $15,000 for a CertifiedCopy of Birth Certificate • •-u. four-year scholarship to a college or university and two $6,000 two-year •:|r.-.•I',' scholarships for study at a vocational school or conununity college. The other • High School Transcript and Certification of Graduation OR four scholarships are awarded annually to spouses and dependent children of Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year college or university. • College Transcript The ever-increasing financial burden associated with studying at the n Letters of Reference college and post-college levels can be greatly eased by receiving one of these scholarships. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of • SAT or ACT Results $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year. But—no one can win if they do not apply. The application form, itself, is easy enough to fill out. What will take The first step in the application process is sending away for the 1993 SIU the time, however, is to gather all the other necessary paperwork. Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, proce Schools can be very slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants dures for applying and a copy of the application form (see coupon on this must be sure to put their requests in to those institutions as soon as page). possible. The ACT and SAT exams are given approximately six times a year on specified dates. The applicant should be sure to take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school to which he or she is applying. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start thinking HO IS ELIGIBLE? about who should be asked to write letters of recommendation. Seafarers and their dependents are eligible for the scholarship awards, but there are certain requirements that must be met. EACH STEP OF THE SEAFARERS who are applying for the scholarships APPLICATION PROCESS must: TAKES TIME. EU Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent.. BE SURE TO PLAN AHEAD. w • Have credit for a total of 730 days of employ I!-. ment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare DEADLINES Plan on the employer's behalf prior to the date of application. The completed application form and ALL items listed on the application checklist MUST be mailed and postmarked ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15,1993. CH Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immediately preceding the date of application. The ACT or SAT test must be taken no later than February 1993. This is necessary to ensure that the EH Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. test results reach the Scholarship committee in time for its deliberations. (Pensioners are not eligible for the scholarship awards.) Scholarship recipients must enroll in a college or DEPENDENTS who are applying for the scholarships univCTsity and notify the Seafarers Welfare Plan of their admission by August S--; must be either a spouse (married to an eligible Seafarer or SIU pensioner) or an unmarried child. Recipients of the Dependents' Scholarships are expected to complete their All unmarried children of an eligible Seafarer or )rogram of studies during the four years covered by the award. V-. •••. .• pensioner (for whom the Seafarer or pensioner has :r:- ;• . been the sole source of support during the calendar Seafarers who receive a $ 15,000 award must complete the program within six years. Seafarers who receive $6,000 awards must complete their programs year immediately preceding the date in which a within four years. scholarship is made) must: !|rvSig|:|i; ;e' "ft "'•'••" 'i'' Q Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent (although the application FOR MORE INFORMATION may be made during the senior year of high school). Fill out the coupon below to get a copy of the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet or pick one up at any SIU hall. n Be under the age of 19 OR • Be under the age of 25 and a full-time student enrolled in a program leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree at an accredited institution Please send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which [ contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the applica- • •.•• J* - authorized by law to grant such degrees. tionform. ' • EH Be the child of a Seafarer who has credit for a total of 1,095 days of Name « covered employment with an employer who is obligated to make con Book Number. tributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application. Address City, State, Zip Code _ EH Bo the child of a seafaring parent who has one day of employment in the six-month period preceding the date of application and 120 days of Telephone Number employment in the previous calendar year (unless eligible parent is This application is for:. deceased). .(Self) • It should be noted that dependent children recipients who marry while . (Dependent) receiving a scholarship shall not lose their award by reason of such Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth marriage. Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. L. 8/92 •• '• ft."• ft . ' • ft •• •• 'ft ft -'ft-'-4 r':, r 1%' MWiirfi 11,1111 m ' '• y • AUGusrmz SEAFARERS L06 v.- Seafarer-Contracted Gempanies Win 7 MSG Ship Charter Awards Continued from page 3 tainer RO/RO ships that will be vessels by MSG assures these ships reflagged in the United States. will continue in operation in behalf Waterman's reflagged ship will of the agency. Among these ships are be named the "Jeb Stuart," after the Maersk Line Ltd.'s breakbulk Confederate cavalry general, who RO/RO vessel, the Maersk Constel lived from 1833 to 1864. Bom James lation; Sealift Tankships Inc.'s Ewell Brown Stuart and nicknamed One ship chartered by MSG for its prepositioning fleet is the Maersk Constellation. breakbulk vessel, the Noble Star; Jeb, the general served with Stonewall Jackson for a period and American Automar's semi-submer commanded all of Robert E. Lee's 'i-' -i' • sible vessel, the American Cor cavalry during the Civil War. morant; Red River Shipping's The 47,500 dwt, 893-foot Atlantic breakbulk vessel, the Advantage. Forest was built in 1970 and is Additionally, Seafarer-contracted equipped to handle 83 lighters. Red River Shipping was awarded These 380-dwt barges allow the ship -, ;; - contracts for two foreign flag con- to load and unload in shallow waters. The 738-foot semi-submersible heavy lift ship, the American Cormorant, will be on charter to MSG for 17 months, with two 17-month extension options. DOT Maritime Reform Pian Goes Before House, Senate Continued from page 2 policy coordinating group comprised of the heads of government depart on any foreign trade route they ments and agencies and repre choose. Those vessels can be sentatives of the military. operated in conjunction with foreign- flag feeder ships. The bill calls for annual appropria Maritime Labor tions for the contingency retainer program. It states that the owner or Favors BUI'S Goals operator of the vessel—who must be Continuedfrom page 2 an American citizen—will enter into an operating agreement with the achieve the objective of ending SecretaryretarvofTi of Transportation. foreign shipbuilding subsidies to Under certain conditions outlined destroy this opportunity to move on in the bill, vessels receiving ODS legislation that can help all segments funds could participate in the contin of the maritime industry. gency retainer program. "We are absolutely convinced no Construction Incentives segment of our industry should be The Advantage, a breakbulk ship, will be used to augment MSC's prepositioning held hostage by or sacrificed for any program designed to meet the U.S. military's rapid response needs. For any vessel enrolled in the con other segment. Rather, we remain tingency retainer program, its owner ready and willing to work with ship or operator would have to make building labor, Congress and the ad Three USNS Mercy Cremnembers available the vessel or space on a ministration, to advance our mutual guaranteed or priority basis to the objectives in a manner which Recehre Medal tor Pacific Rescue Secretary of Defense during time of protects the jobs and livelihoods of war, national emergency, or any all American maritime workers." Three crewmembers of the USNS iroximately 40 miles away and other period deemed necessary in the The union presidents also en Mercy were cited by the commander Ileaded for the scene. Radar and radio interest of national security. contact was made just after 3 a.m. couraged the administration and of the Military Sealift Command- The bills also allow the use of Congress to "address the problems Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) for their Seas were between five and seven monies from the Capital Construc feet, and a heavy fog curtailed confronting the bulk and tanker ship roles in rescuing two stranded fisher tion Fund (CCF), a tax-deferral pro ping segments" of the U.S. fleet. visibility. Navy personnel joined the gram to assist U.S.-flag operators men off the coast of northem Califor civilian crew as lookouts on the 891- The statement suggested that a nia on April 28. foot hospital ship. A helicopter un- amass the capitol needed to acquire clarification was called for in regard Carpenter Robert McCumsey successfully tried to locate the new ships, to purchase ships to the proposed authority allowing received the Meritorious Civilian fishing boat. anywhere in the world except from increased utilization of foreign flag Service Medal for his work in help At 3:30 a.m., Wilks radioed he had ships built in foreign yards found to ing snare John Wilks and Randell feeder vessels in the carriage of U.S. to abandon the fishing boat for his be subsidized by dieir government. preference cargoes. "This legisla Fishbaugh from their capsized 42- life raft. The Mercy slowed to two- For the first time ever, the CCF funds foot craft. MSCPAC Commander also could be used for construction of tion, intended to promote the United R.W. Addicott, in presenting the to-three knots and made the rescue on States-flag merchant marine, must medals to McCumsey, Captain Rol- its first pass. The fishing boat sank at vessels for coastwise trades and in not inadvertently result in fewer and lin J. Bellfi and Chief Mate Jim Or- 5:05 a.m. land waterways. shorter voyages by American ships, sini, praised the trio, "Your prompt Following the rescue, Bellfi said, The legislation also establishes re and the offloading of preference car action and expert seamanship "I've got to say that my deck force, employment riglrts for civilian goes onto foreign feeders for the resulted in the rescue of two sur my engineers and our Navy medical mariners who leave kioreside jobs to predominant portion of a voyage," •i- vivors from the sinking boat. I extend cadre performed superbly. The en man ships in a time of national crisis the eight union officials warned. my personal congratulations for a gineers slowed the Mercy down in or war. The House subcommittee also performance far beyond the normal credibly so we could safely rescue Reports indicate the administra call of duty." received testimony from officers of the two fishermen." tion and key senators and con U.S.-flag shipping companies in all The Mercy, a hospital ship crewed gressmen hope to enact the ^ civilian mariners from the Wilks and Fishbaugh later in the aspects of the trade—liner, dry bulk, Government Services Division, was day were transferred to a Coast Department of Transportation's bill before the end of the year. liquid bulk, Jones Act and interna on sea trials when it received a dis Guard cutter which took them to tional operations. Representatives of tress call shortly after 1 a.m. from the shore. The Mercy continued its trials The administration's maritime the shipbuilding sector submitted reform package presented by Card Coast Guard stating a fishing boat before returning to its dock in Oak statements as well. was in trouble. The Mercy was ap- land, Calif, on May 3. was instituted by a White House 10 SEAFARERS LOG AUGusrms :r-' Lundeberg School Firefighting Training Pays Off, Says AB Johnson After 2 Fires AB Kelvin Johnson recently was 23, when the vessel was discharging "AB Johnson is at the start of his '.fe . •' praised by George Pereira, chief HUMV's from G deck, a battery in maritime career and demonstrates mK:y::lr¥X mate aboard the MV 2nd Lt. John P. one vehicle caught fire. AB Johnson exceptional qualities. He is an asset Bobo, for his "exceptional" work in extinguished the fire and notified the to the vessel," said Pereira. putting out two fires. chief mate. An Asset to the Union Training Paid Off "On April 20, AB Johnson put out Johnson said the training he a fire started by shipyard electricians Bosun John "Red" Wilson received at the Lundeberg School left on 3 hold F deck. The fire was caused added, "Johnson is an asset to the him well-prepared to handle the fires. by faulty wiring by shipyard SIU. It's good to see our young mem . V;-' r •' "Each class really helped me. They workers. AB Johnson stopped the bers doing exceptional jobs." show you exactly how to proceed Johnson, 26, graduated from the with, for example, an electrical fire before it could spread," Pereira Lundeberg School trainee program fire," Johnson said. "They also said. Pictured here as a trainee, Kelvin teach you not to panic. My training The first fire took place near Jack in 1990. He upgraded last year. Johnson has put his Lundeberg School definitely paid off." sonville, Fla., while the second oc The Seafarer added he was training to good use. "On two occasions, this AB has curred in Norfolk, Va. The second surprised to receive the chief mate's demonstrated efficient response to "could have been a lot worse than it letter. "I was just doing my job. I emergency situations," Pereira said ^eafarerj til' turned out to be," because the Bobo certainly wasn't looking for any HAVE TME^ in a letter to Johnson and to Amsea, was taking on gas, Johnson ex recognition. That's just what we're SEATiywE? which operates the Bobo. "On March plained. trained to do." 'fhen Upgrade / .^' r>.'.- 'V- AMel Mohamed Honored 13 SIU Recertifieii Stewards By Shipmates Aboard Wilkes Complete Course at Piney Point Continued from page 7 sional goals," said Kevin Dougher ty, 37, a 10-year member of the light, all agreed that the Lundeberg union. "I can't say enough about how School provides first-rate training welcome everyone made us feel and ?:•• which prepares Seafarers to do the how people helped us get the most ''':.' . best job possible. "For people who out of each class." f-\ want to go to sea, this is where it's "I enjoyed everything, especially at," said 54-year-old Jimmie Weed, the trip to Capitol Hill," said 34-year- a 25-year member of the SIU. "If you old Edward Porter, who joined the want the right training, it's here." SIU in Jacksonville, Fla. in 1979. "I "Piney Point has been really good also enjoyed hearing the speakers at to me," said Donna Clemens, who the convention." joined the Seafarers in 1983 in Honolulu. "I've been here four times, A frequent upgrader, 23-year SIU and the courses keep getting better. member Victor Acevedo said the This one will help me deal better with course "definitely will help me do a the crew. I liked the computer cour better job." Acevedo, 49, added that ses, too, because some of us were he "learned a lot in each course. This lacking in that area." setup at the school helps us become "All of the instructors really go more and more efficient in our overboard to help us meet our profes work." Reading Public Seeks AB Reiner's First Novel Crewmembers aboard the USNS Wilkes give Third Cook Abdel Mohamed a warm sendoff and praise his efforts to teach fellow galley shipmates the finer points of steward department duties. From the left are Mohamed, Second cook/baker Donald Thomas and Chief Cook John Gehring. Longtime Seafarer Abdel 'Papa,' was an outstanding shipmate. Mohamed, nearing the end of his This past May he completed twor it SIU career, recently received a warm and-a-half years on board the Wilkes sendoff from his shipmates aboard as third assistant cook. the USNS Wilkes. Mohamed, who "He taught countless union sails as a third assistant cook, en brothers and sisters the finer details joyed a retirement party given in his of steward department duties, includ honor. ing how to function cohesively within the department and Brother Mohamed is a native of throughout the ship. Additionally, he Arabia and he joined the union 32 is an excellent cook, dedicated to years ago. The 60-year-old Seafarer providing quality fare and cheerful t-'- ' did a brief stint in the engine depart service to the crew. ment before finding a home in the F- F Well-Deserved Retirement galley gang. "The crew, officers and scientists Kevin Dougherty, a shipmate of aboard the Wilkes took a collection Mohamed's who last month com for Papa as a token of our apprecia pleted the steward recertification tion. He taught us many things and course at the Lundeberg School, made our lives at sea much more provided the photo for this article. It pleasurable. Obviously, he will be 5« •..- was taken during an oceanographic missed. I 'KV„ survey voyage in the Pacific Ocean. Seafarer arid author Latiy Reiner (left) is providing thousands of readers a "We wish him and his family gitrnpse of life aboard ships. Above, the AB signs his fast-paced novel about a An Outstanding Shipmate much joy and happiness. May he ranker crew in adverse situations, "Minute of Silence," for a customer of Houle Brother Dougherty also provided continue to find success and fulfill Books in Scottsdale, Ariz, last month. Reiner's book can be purchased for $18.75 I •> the following descriptions: ment in his well-deserved retire from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoeriix, Ariz. 85015. "Abdel, ^fectionately known as ment." For a brief period, when a Seafarer orders "Minute of Silence," the publisher will include a free copy of an anthology that includes one of Reiner's short stories. \ 'L • '•" ' • •1^1% :r',V',:: :••>•'. •I'-' - '. -•. v ' V'-Tu , jmisn992 SEtFARERSLOG 11 a- •••••• The engine department crewmembers aboard the Lopez include (from left) QMED Michael Stearman, DEU David Heavey, Electrician Chris Doyle, QMED Bill Andrews and QMED Bob Rudd- The galley gang aboard the Lopez is greatly appreciated for the quality of their meals, especially the desserts. They are (from left) Steward Assistant Michael Penro, Cook/Baker Maureen Kenny, Chief Cook John Hudak and Steward Assistant David White. Not pictured is Chief Steward George Kenny. In Lopa Unhm Meeting, Talk Turns to UpmaMig Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero their work more rewaarding and challenging Lopez were anxious to talk about upgrading while increasing their earning potential. opportunities available at the union's Lun- deberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, The Lopez crewmembers mentioned that, Maryland when an SIU representative visited besides the hard work and long hours in stark the Amsea-operated vessel this spring. and unadulterated sun, duty aboard the Lopez was satisfying and never-ending, as the ship Based off the island of Saipan in the West requires constant maintenance so that it can be Pacific Ocean, and shuttling between this part ready at the drop of a hat to support a military of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Is operation. lands to Guam, an unincorporated U.S. ter ritory also in the Mariana Islands, the Lopez The prepositioning ships, under direction is one of the military's prepositioning ships. of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command Seafarers aboard, while meeting with SIU Rep and operated by private companies, are stock Ambrose Cucinotta, went over the school's ed with all the necessary equipment and sup admissions process—including seatime re plies to support an early rapid deployment of quirements and other qualifications—and the an amphibious Marine expeditionary brigade. schedule of courses for the year. In speaking to Cucinotta, Seafarers aboard During the discussion, crewmembers who the Lopez, which is named for a Marine who fought in Korea and gave his life to shield his In top photos, three SlU-crewed prepositioning ships airchor off the have upgraded at the Lundeberg School en Saipan coast. They are the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, the Sgt. Wiliiam couraged those in the entry level ratings to men from a grenade, complimented the ship's R Button and the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez. The last view of the enroll in courses as soon as they are eligible. galley gang, saying they appreciated the series is from the bridge of the Lopez. In photo f rep^y^a^ve, the The Piney Point graduates spoke of the value quality of the meals, and in particular the mast on the Lopez gets a fresh coat of paint from AB Mark DePalma home-made breads and desserts. (top), AB Ron Zurek (in chair) and Bosun Jeffrey Mortiz. of attaining higher ratings, thereby making •IHL-. -'•"S=5t- K SE/WMERSLOG JUfeusrtsaz FSshennen Issue Warning: Gov't Regs Can KHI U.S. Musby •- T.g. , , ' ivT'' •• >:• 'Vs.*' • - •' • •Ji' : a K%_ -. ' .'.• • • •'••••I. ••^• • •• X-,.•;• • • - Seafarers from New Bedford as well as SlUNA-affiliated members from the Fishermen's Union of America (California) and the Alaska Fishermen's Uniori join with other a commercial fishermen from North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey and New York on Capitol Hill to protest regulations hampering their industry. -C;-^ Continued from page 3 T h Each fishermen's representative various government agencies and senator raised suggestions as to how the other decision-making b^ies can be Congressman Studds' district. They promised NMFS can promote the American guided in making critical decisions are members of the Seafarers and to look fishing industry while balancing con regarding fisheries management and look what it has done for them. They into the servation concerns. Fox stated he conservation, foreign competition and have matter and would look into these matters. other matters on the conduct of all goo find a way In concluding their day in elements that make up the industry. health care to assist plan and a Washington, D.C., the fishermen, "Lacking such a mandate, at each the fisher who hailed not only from Mas and every turn, with each and every good rela- men. tionship sachusetts, regulation or edict, another blow is with the The California, dealt to the industry and continuing congress New Bed- Alaska in this manner, the industry will be man and Rep. Jack Reed f o r d and New no more. the Mer fishermen Jersey, but "Lacking such a mandaite, as we chant also met also North see today, it appears that the instru •| Marine with Representative Barney Frank Carolina, ments of government are waging a W ^r: • (D-Mass), who in the redistricting of N.Y. and ••r •' Rep. Stephen Solan and Fish systematically punitive campaign eries Com- congressional districts this year was Florida, against the commercial fisherman mittee." assigned the New Bedford area. voiced and his or her family. (Before this year's redistricting, Frank told the fishermen he would their inter personally "With a mandate to sustain and Studds represented the New Bedford est in con cultivate the fish harvesting sector like to area.) tinuing the and with visit them Jack Caffey effort to The New Bedford fishermen, all on the job coopera members of the SIU, also met raise the tion and to learn industry's -—.Ti :y.' privately with Senator Edward Ken participa more of concerns with elected representatives. nedy (D-Mass.) to discuss the state of their in tion from the industry. Fisherman Armando A statement handed out by the the com dustry and fishermen as they visited their Estrela explained to the Senator how their con mercial : he, like others, has not been able to congressmen's offices summed up fisherman, cerns. An the concerns: "We. . . call on the obtain a loan using his boat as col August an in- i'£ lateral. "I was told I may not be in policy makers at the highest levels of d u s t r y date was government to reaffirm the essen business next year. My boat is not a set. which good Henri Francois tiality of the American fish harvest represents The ing industry and the American risk." Jeff Pike the best of Estrela heads of fisherman to this nation's economy America asked, each regional group of fishermen met and society as a whole. can con "This is with NMFS Assistant Administrator A national consensus on the need tinue to make a significant contribu my life. William W. Fox Jr., who heads the to maintain this sector is an indispen tion to the economic prosperity of the How am I agency. The meeting was arranged sable foundation from which the United States." •:41 t'; supposed by Congressman Frank Pallone (D- to pur- N.J.) because of his concern for the chase fishermen's welfare. Pallone sat in equipment on this meeting. SIU Vice President Jack I'm told I Caffey, Francois and Theresa need and I Hoinsky, Joe Branin must have president in order to of the fish?" SIUNA's Fisheimen's Kennedy asked if the National Union of Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), America the government agency regulating were fishing matters, was providing any among the assistance. Henri Francois, SIU New dozen rep ^sing in the office of New Bedford's new U.S. representative, Barney Frarik Bedford Port Agent answered, "Out resentatives of a $231 million budget, all they (D-Mass.), are (left to right) Antonio Mendonca, VP Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey, Julio in atten Maia, ^ny Pereira, Antonio Afonso, Frank, Port Agent Henri Francois, Mario Granja, have available is $1 million in grants. dance. Jamie Santos, Firminio Pereira, Patrolman Eugenio DeSousa, Abel Ponte, Armando They do not help us with anything." Rep. Wiiiiam Hughes Estrela, Jose Neves and Theresa Hoinsky, president of the SlUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of America. •iilfwsrt kdMJiJ.^i'f^.y... .'V^i • w "Or-.;;;vi'it- AU6UST1992 SEAFAHBIS LOG 13 SIU's Training Program Marks 40 Years Paul Hall was a true bdlever in the fact that anticipated clianges in shipboard technology. As recently as two years ago, this same ability crews of Seafarers trained in the properties and American seamen were the best in the world. As This process of cooperation, embodied in the to provide the nation the manpower it needs characteristics of LNG and the factors involved in such, their security was uppermost in his mind at school's governing board of trustees-made up of during a surge in shipping once again came into its transport by water. all times. an equal number of management and union rep Kor 0 don Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Prior to American Hawaii Cruises' initial It was his intense desire to solidify that resentatives-continues to this day. lie Lundel School increased the number of voyages, which began in the eariy '80s, the Lun security that prompted him in 1952 to start a The school begp to develop a reputation for trainees^ from roughly 30 young people a month deberg School began training Seafarers in various training program that would provide means for being a seriouss effort in industry circles as wefl to 200. Classes for Seafarers to uj adetoABand aspects of passenger ship services. In the '70s, the SlU seamen to improve their skills and thus those concerned with education and maritime FOWT ratings were held back to Back, and night Lundeberg School, the S U and Sea-Land prepared improve their earning power. education in particular. The school's facilities at study and weekend courses were instituted in crewmembers for work aboard what were then its In 1952, Paul Hall, then head of the union that tracted many maritime groups to hold meetings order to speed up the process it takes for seamen brand new S-L7s. is today the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland More recently, as the military began sub . Waters District, set in motion a series of classes to contracting more and more of its sealift opera be conducted at several halls under the auspices tions to the private sector, the Lundeberg School of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. The initiated a course to prepare Seafarers to work name of the union's training operation was aboard these vessels. "Thus, since 1985, thousands changed by Hall in 1965 to the Harry Lundeberg of Seafarers have participated in Hagglund crane School of Seamanship, in honor of the first presi operations, helicopter exercises, forklift dent of the Seafarers International Union of North maneuvers, unrep:ana chemical shield exercises. America, who died in 1957. In order to help Seafarers become highly The courses initially were geared to meet the skilled in their profession, the Lundeberg Sclhool fundamentals of seamanship, primarily assisting assists the seaman in building the foundation to ordinary seamen in preparing for the U.S. Coast any course of study. Courses are available in Guard's lifeboat test The courses seem rudimen- English as a second language, study skills, basic tary compared to the sophisticated training pro- math and reading, the GED, and other classes. ^am of• Uiethe school today, but their success at the In 1992, as the Lundeberg School at the Paul time was such that the union quickly expanded Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education the cuiriculum it offered its members. A1967 (left) and a 1992 aerial view of the Lundeberg School illustrates the growth of the celebrates its 40th anniversary as a Seafarers Seafarers training program into a modern, maritime educational facility. program and its 25th year as a facility at Piney As time went on, in Paul Hall's mind, there concerning the industry. to achieve the higher rating. The union's man Point, Maryland, the institution continues fiill began to develop a grand plan for a central facility The school's peaceful and private environ- power center, housed in Piney Point, kept its speed ahead. in which seamen could train for entry level posi ment was found suitable for the Seafarers Welfare doors and telephone lines open 24 hours a day, While the core curriculum offers Seafarers all tions in the industry as well as to study and seven days a week. prepare to upmade their shipboard ratings. Hall Plans Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, which has that is necessary to begin a career in the maritime envisioned a Targe facility that reflected a real subsequently been renamed the Addictions Not only has the Seafarers training program industry and to reach the pinnacle of their career maritime environment-an environment in which Rehabilitation Center. assisted the nation, it has been geared to assist ladder, no matter what department they ship in. a seaman could feel at home. Throughout its histoiy, the Seafarers training the American-flag ship operator. Whether a the Lundeberg School also is meeting the needs efforts have been markea by the nation's security company's vessels ply the deep sea, Great Lakes of SlU-contracted operators as they facefac a world A search thus began for an appropriate facility and defense interests. Impetus for the develop or inland waters, the Lundeberg School has of changing and new government regulations and and in the summer of 1967 it was announced that ment of the first training courses came from the trained Seafarers to be the most qualified and stiff world competition. a former torpedo station in Piney Point, Maryland Korean conflict, a time when a shortage of mm-ine skilled seamen available to a ship operator. SlU President Michael Sacco, in addressing a had been purchased for such a purpose. personnel had been created by a dip in shipping The Lundeberg School's curriculum, constantly recent membership meeting at Piney Point, said, As the faciUty was raw, a number of officials activity. refined and tailored to the needs of the industry. "We think the school has served a very, very were assigned to create a training center, com During the Vietnam War, the acute shortage of also has anticipated upcoming changes in ship- useful purpose throughout its period of existence plete with accommodations, classrooms, licensed marine officers was addressed by the ping and thus prepared Seafarers to confidently- jtiv for the industry, for die nation, and most impor cafeterias. Seafarers training program, in conjunction with work with new technology and new equipment. tantly, for the men and women on the ships. Once housed in a single center, the school District 2 MEBA. A 1966 agreement between the An example of this foresight was the union's "However," he continued, "we do not intend began perfecting its training agenda and institut two unions resulted in hundreds of Seafarers training program in the handling of liquified to rest on our laurels. We are constantly working ing an increasing number of specialized courses. moving up to officer positions. Military officers natural gasj (LNG)" and all matters related to the to see that the school stays up with the latest In consultation and coordination with industry, commended the effort, noting that the transport shipping of the substance. The Lundeberg School's technological changes so that our people remain the school's curriculum was adapted to meet the of materiel to the Vietnam front was aided greatly course was established while the LNG carriers the best seafarers anywhere in the worworld, bar needs of the industry of the time as well as to meet by the joint training program. were being built, thereby assuring the company a none.'' 3n president of the SlU a }rce behind the birth and development of the Seafarers SlU President Michael Sacco congratulates Bosun Claude Leycock, who training prograrh, opens the Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Md. in 1967. Fifteen years earlier, his recently graduated from one of the union's recertification courses. Sacco % l}elief in training and education led to the opening of the union's first school in New York. notes the school will not rest on its laureis and is moving full speed ahead. 40 Years of Seafarer Training Jamniy 1992 First of three January 1966 As Vietnam September 1967 Rrst Lun projected upgrading schools War increases need for new deberg School students to opens at hea^uarters in New licensed shipboard personnel, upgrade under new reduced < York. This is partialiy a reaction SlU and District 2 MESA offer seatime requiremeluirements receivei^i to WWII and Korean conflict. program for engine depart FOWT certificates. ment members to earn licen ses. April 1967 Coast Guard agrees to give lifetwat ticket Seafarers Ap examinations to Lundeberg peals Board passes regulation School enrollees in the entry offening all Seafarers oppor rating program immediately tunity to earn lifeboat tickets. after completion of course work. November 1965 Union education program, known as Julyly 1967 SlU President May 1955 Andrew Funiseth 1959 Additional training the Andrew Furuseth Training Paul Hall announces union's Training School for upgraders facilities are built in Brooklyn. School, is changed to the Harry purchase of 28 acres in Piney initiates full-scale lifet}oat train opens at Mobile, Ala. union N.Y., including lifeboat school Lundeberg School of Seaman Point, Md. Land will be used to ing for all trainees. First six hall.Training also Is offered in and training for ordinaries and ship, in honor of the SlUNA expand facilities for training classes qualify for Coast New Orleans and Brooklyn. wipers. president and SUP president. and upgrading. Guard certificate. -(=->^VirV ' "5*" -^ '^r\''•^v-.;V';';'^ '-iV.'' ",'••••- -rr-.-. . •- •: 111 •' ;'••-•• • •• •^'rvu--::-^' .- -. „•-., . v-:4' : • i?""-'i|j.—'/ ' •* ' • ft-'' J'r ^ '5?% ; i.'; - -'•- •. /li'/iii' V. I.'.;-•-> • :•*^"• -i; • • ' I WiBietiiiatiy^ xumm tcm, 14 SEAFARBtSLOG AUGUST 1992 AUGUST 1992 SBVARERSLGG IS scholarship class, back in 1978; he also upgr^ed position. 1 did, but after not hearing from the truth is, there's nothing wrong with the youth of school and its talented, dedicated staff. at a rate of 25 to 35 percent per year, because of there several years later in the first class pilots company 1 decided to fly to the islaiirb and try a today. It's just that we, as adults, don't have Now at ^e 23,1 have established a foundation finances and insurance. And there aren't many course. In the fall of 1980 my brother Pat also personal application. enough time to talk with them. which will mlow me to continue moving upward around that offer more than a 28-day program. -*'%? , Tj attended the towboat operator course at the In October of that year, 1 joined the SIU in 1 was a juvenile delinquent, and if 1 hadn't in the maritime industry. My goal is to become a We average 17 to 22 residents. De^nding on v-r-. school. . „, ,, .L Honolulu and found myself aboard the Constitu gotten a break, 1 would have gone to jail. But 1 got third engineer, and pretty soon, with the guidance that population, we have a recovery rate of 50 to 1 first attended the Lundeberg School in the tion as a deck lounge stewardess. 1 never worked a break and took advantage of it 1 see kids now of our school, 1 will reach that goal. For this, 1 say, 60 percent. But at a given time, we may have most summer of 1981, in the towboat operator scholar so hard in my life, but 1 loved every minute of it. and tell them they can do the same. You're going thank you and may you celebrate many more or all of the people there because they failed a ship program. What 1 remember most about my In order to meet Coast Guard lifeboat certifica to run into a road block, and you can either go happy anniversaries. drug screen, not because they want treatment. Out first days at Piney Point is that in every class 1 tion requirements, 1 attended the Lundeberg under, over, around or through. But don't quit of that population, we get 30 to 40 percent • .fc-mi • .• ••-•- - - . Ill Their Own Words attended, the instructors wanted to know if 1 was School in June 1984 for the first time. Six weeks You can do anything you want to do, if you want (recovery rate). That's success, because they're related to John and Pat Brown. Sometimes it's later, thanks in part to the influence of Don Nolan it badly enough. getting curious about themselves. What we're interesting to be a little brother — then again, and the upgraders, 1 decided to return and The reason I've stuck with it aU these years is, doing is raising the bottom so that they don't have sometimes it's not! ,. . upgrade m^elf at the first possible chance. helping people. We're in the business of giving to go aU the way down before they realize they 1 cannot overestimate the value of the traming That opening presented itself in 1987, thanks people an opportunity to better themselves - have a problem. Eleven Seafarers, former Seafarers and individuals associated 1 received during the towboat operator class, to the sealift course. 1 jumped at the opportunity fmancially, educationally, every way. Compared to when 1 first went through the especially the boathandling aboard the Susan to attend the school to further the goals 1 had set But back to those early days. The original base Kevin DeSue ARC, the prevalent problem today is drug use, vdth the SlU's training program offer their thoughts on the Collins and the CL-2. (God knows there is a special for myself. was 28 acres, and then we purchased 34^addition- rather than alcohol. There also is more emphasis place in heaven for Captain Ben Cusic for putting Five months later, 1 left Piney Point with al acres. QMED on (individual) responsibility. union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and its predeces- up with all of those student drivers!) There might assistant cook and cook and baker endorsements. Working with Paul Hall was fantastic. He was In honor of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg But in some ways, there's no difference. Our sor-the Andrew Furuseth Training School. ••t: be faster ways to prepare for a Coast Guard license My first ship was the USNS Kane. 1 started as an absolute genius, and he was determined to mve School of Seamanship's 25th anniversary, it is a residents are just seamen with a problem. examination, but none that prepare you so well third cook and three weeks later 1 was in the chief the youth of this century an opportunity to ship. privilege for me to share with you my testimony What 1 like best about working here is being '--'i-fc. *.t!''"- ,' '; • •- ' •"•"-,'.>••• • •.•••'" for the real world. cook's position. Hard work does pay off. Today, Democrats and Repubiicans alike tak about the SIU and the school. These two bodies able to do something on a significant level for v>',v ../-i' •• .-rp.: •• My next opportunity to upgrade came in 1989, In May 1989 I returned to the Lundeberg about jobs, jobs, jobs. The SIU has been giving jobs have helped me to become the self-sufficient merchant marines, whom 1 have a 30-year invol School for chief steward training. Then, this past to youth since 1953, without a penny from the 1 know what it's like to tiy and stay P' -fe- ^ ^ ; •.,>•' . ;iv when 1 attended the third mate program. Being at member of the maritime field that 1 am today. vement with. Piney Point for l6 weeks gives one plenty of time June, 1 attended the recertified stewards course - government. 1 was 19 when I entered the SIU in 1989 with sober on a ship: It's a challenge. to get reacquainted with old friends, and plenty the A-plus of my department The first class of trainees more or less was used the help of Qacksonville Patrolman) Tony Mc- As for the future, we're on the cutting edge of time to make new ones. My career has moved along a positive path as laborers. We found people who had plumbing Quay, whose ^idance motivated me to attain the now and we're going to stay there. The entire staff Ron Raykowski put in a lot of extra hours to during the last nine years thanks to the Lundeberg experience, carpentry experience, and we buiit position which 1 currently hold. It seems like only is committed. would have thought that 30 years later I'd still be make sure we were ready for our Coast Guard Schom and the SIU. This is a union which offers this place with the students. We told them that if yesterday when 1 was still a part of the trainee em Eckles here at the hall where 1 started? I'm lucky. And exam. Thanks to him, 1 now have my license as its members every chance to advance. you build a strong foundation, you can add program, class 444, where 1 met a new family like Bobby says, 1 didn't have anything handed to second mate. By the way, the SIU has become a way of life whatever you want onto that. They realized their whose help 1 could never repay with anything but ARC Clinical Director me. You have to work for everything you get In the spring of 1990,1 attended the shiphan- not only for me, but also for those most important participation led to putting in docks, excavating gratitude. 1 always wanted to go to sea, and that's what For you newcomers, I'll tell you, everything is dling simulator class, where Jim Brown spent a lot to me. My brother is a chief engineer with MSC. and laying pipe. That was their heritage, and they At first, the other trainees were just as scared 1 did. 1 joined the SIU in 1965 in Philadelphia. I'm right there for you at our school. Take advantage of time "teaching old dogs new tricks." Believe it My husband. Bill, attended the May 1989 steward had a genuine interest in the development here. of it, like 1 did. If 1 can do it, anybody can. or ,not, Jim, some of them work! recertification course. My daughter, Brandy, 1 had no doubts about the long-term success V_'.v ; The thing about the school is, it benefits Ron Raykowski was also responsible for steer upgraded to cook and baker in 1988. of the school. At first, when we told people we everyone involved. In the long run, everyone ing me toward the college program, and after Piney Point has not seen the last of this family wanted to weld together union education, voca profits. The trainees and upgraders are rewarded consulting with Mrs. Mary Hartshorn, who advised of Seafarers. tional education and academic education, they monetarily, plus they get an education no one can me on the best course of action, 1 recently said it couldn't be done. Being thick-headed, we take away. And 1 think the people at the school graduated with my associates degree in Nautic^ did it anyway. "Nowadays, I believe you have to keep upgrad feel rewarded by educating. That's what the Science. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank By 1970, we had instituted a GED program. school was founued for, because the more you Mr. Don Mundell and Mr. Roger Francisco for their Then we moved to college, and in 1985 we were ing in order to understand the industry. It's a educate your people, the better off everyone is. advice, guidance and friendship. able to issue associate degrees. Hopeftiily, before Our instructors-everyone at the school-are dedi 1 consider myself extremely fortunate to be a 1 retire, we'll have a four-year degree school here. cated. They aren't there just to get a check. member in the S U, a union that not only talks the There have been other changes. Trainees used complex field that is changing every day." And the companies know that when they hire talk, but also walks the walk. to be ages l6 to 21, and today they're 18 to 24. an SIU seaman, they're getting the best-trained Anyone who does not take advantage of the They're more mature and more educated, and ^ Kevin DeSue Carmelita Henry seaman in the world. opportunities afforded by the Harry Lundeberg some have better ideas about what they want. The SalAquia Most of all, when 1 think about Piney Point and School is definitely missing the boat. If you have entry program itself was redeveloped by trial and Cook and Baker the SIU, I'm thankful. I'm thankful to the people been in the industry for a while, you already error as we went along. 1 was bom in Philadelphia and have lived • •• '• v- ' A..' Port Agent, Baltimore who had a vision. Paul Hall saw the future through know; and if you are just starting out, you will There has been a tremendous increase in as 1 was. We were in awe, actualiy. Then we a recertified bosun and a second mate. there most of my life. 1 have four loving children: The truth is, I had an opportunity to make education, and because of that, every single mem learn that technology does not stand still. The only diversification of the upgrading programs to meet realized everything was set up for our benefit! 1 1 went through the [Addictions Rehabilitation Nikki, Malik, Jeana and D.J. My mother, Joyce, has something out of myself because of the schooling ber has the opportunity to aidvance himself or way to keep up is to continually upgrade your the technological changes on vessels. remember being impressed with the library and Center] the first year it was open, 1975.1 was in supported me through an interesting career provided V the SlU. •herself. skills. In my opinion, there is no better place for Today, with the TRC, we can sleep 1,500 the training ships. And 1 couldn't believe how bad shape: 150 pounds, bleeding ulcer, blackouts. change. r-J3V';">-:i^'.:,W„:\;-:,'-^ .,. •• I grew up in the old country, Sicily. My upgrading than the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Ken Conklin people. If we had an emergency where we h^ to much food they had. 1 had been losing jobs. I've always enjoyed being near the ocean. grandfather owned a fleet of fishing boats there. School of Seamanship! train a lot of people and flie shipping was avail 1 also remember how the school builds self Later, while 1 was on the beach, 1 became a Growing up, 1 dreamed of travelling around the In 1949 my family and I immigrated to the United Vice President, SHLSS able, we could have 1,500 work^g, 1,500 sleep esteem. As a trainee, when you put those khakis certified addictions counselor, just to get a better world, and somehow it seems like I always had States. I was 10 years old and I didn't speak 1 retired firom the Marine Corps in 1964, after ing and 1,500 going to classes. We're ready for an on, you're proud. understanding. Since then, I've earned a number friends who sailed. But it took me a long time to English. 23 years of service. Then 1 started in the home emergency. . Now, every time 1 go back, there are better of other degrees and certifications. 1 stay up on realize that women can sail, too. After high school, I joined the Navy. I spent improvement business in Virginia Beach. On that note, 1 must mention what we did with facilities and up-to-date courses. The thing about what's happening in the field, and I'm always on Two years ago, 1 started my career with the four years there, then got out when 1 was 22.1 A feliow 1 knew from the Marines, Hunt Ker Desert Storm and Desert Shield. We had the 58 this schooi is, you don't have to he rich or briiliant the go with different seminars and training. SIU. 1 first sailed from the port of Norfolk and now felt like the Navy was too confming. You weren't rigan, had been hired by Paul Hall to set up a ships to man, kept [the manpower office person or a certain color to get in. All you have to do is 1 started working at the ARC eight years ago, ship out of Philadelphia. i your own person and your destiny was already training program. Hunt couldn't do it, but he told nel] working 24 hours a day, and not one of our have some ambition. at the union's request It was a commitment When 1 returned home after signing off a decided for you. Paul he had just the fellow for the job and ships sailed short one unlicensed person. That was You're never denied anything at tlie Lun because, like 1 said, 1 was a second mate and was vessel, someone suggested that 1should go to the Anyway, 1 worked at a shore job for a little recommended me. a tremendous achievement deberg School. If you need help and don't under making about $60,000 a year. 1 took a job which Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship while, but I realized I was meant to be at sea. I In the spring of 1967,1 was interviewed by a Another thing that's very important is the stand something, the instructors help. They won't at that time paid about $ 15,000. to upgrade. 1 attended the school from March of looked at the merchant marine and 1 saw freedom committee consisting of Paul Hall, Al Kerr, Bull Addictions Rehabilitation Center. If we only save leave anyone behind. Frankly, 1 think it's die best But 1 wouldn't have worked in this field if it this year through June. and opportunities. 1 joined the SIU in 1962. Shepherd, Hal Banks and lindsay Williams. They one person, the expenditure is worthwhile. And vocational program in this country. wasn't with merchant marines. 1 wasn't looking Being at the Lundeberg School made me real It took awhile before1 realized the importance hired me to set up the training program here at of course we save many. That's a terrific program The school benefits the industiy as whole. On for another profession, hut going through the ARC ize 1 had the ability to reach hi^er and higher of upgrading, of education. One time, after a Piney Point and I've been with the union ever with devoted instructors. a ship, you work. At the school, you learn. Put program had turned my life around and 1 felt 1 goals. Up^ading provided not only education, but voyage to Vietnam, 1 came into the Baltimore hall Christopher R. Brown since. They wanted to close the five schools we Overall, you get a different type of education those two together and you're a better seamen. could contribute. also confidence. It also greatly expanded my •iiliii to apply for vacation time. Tony Kastina and had then at different ports and coiisoUdate the here. For one thing, there's less red tape than in You learn how to properly treat equipment, ship The center has come a long way. When 1 went knowledge of the SIU, and what 1 learned is, this Bobby Pom^rlane (two of the SIU port officials Captain, Crescent Towing; Donna demons training here. public education, ^so, public schools use a bell ments and shipmates. through, [the counselors] were feeling their way. union has much to offer. The people affiliated there) talked to me about the value of schooling, We moved here in August 1967. Since then, curve, whereas we wor^ about every individual Nowadays, 1 beiieve you have to keep upgrad It was a six-week program. with the Seafarers are very knowledgeable and and 1 gave it a shot Licensed as Second Mate Recertified Steward I've done every job on the base at one time or and make sure he or she is up to par. ing in order to understand the industry. It's a Now the program lasts six to 12 weeks, helpful. In fact, 1 have met a lot of beautiful people In a short time 1 earned my third assistant's 1 joined the SIU in 1979 in New Orleans. Since Ten years ago, 1 was sitting behind a desk at another. 1 think 1 know the base, system, students This is a place where you learn every day. 1 complex field that is changing every day. depending on the individual. Six years ago we through the SIU, and 1 thank them for their guidance. license. In 1973,1 became a chief engineer. then, 1 have been employed with Crescent Towing Crocker Nation^ Bank in Chico, California. 1 had and discipline as well as anyone. know we can expand to continually meet the 1 guess it's obvious that the Lundeberg School expanded to include drug treatment We have all i, , 1 retired in 1988 but came back to help man & Salvage as both a deck hand and captain. never heard of the Seafarers International Union 1 had been a drill instructor at boot camp for needs of the industry. We also have to go hirther has a special place in my heart for the worldwide the state-of-the-art treatment modalities. For ex The doors are open, but it's up to each in New York tugs and also for the Persian Gulf My grandfather, father and my three brothers and 1 had no idea what a merchant seaman did. three and a half years, and this was the same idea. A^ith our academic ability. As far as construction, opportunity it has given not only to me but to ample, we were one of the first two or three places dividual to take advantage of the opportunities. events. My last ship was the USNS Harkness. all were past members of the SIU. In May 1983, fate stepped in. 1 took a cruise You take young people, mold them to what your the only job we have left is finishing the steward many people. 1 know 1 never would have been in the country to impiement relapse prevention One of the best ways to do that is by going to our Then 1 went to the Baltimore hsdl, because this 1 first heard about the Harry LundebergSchool with American Hawaii Cruises on the SS Constitu needs are, then guide them along from ent^ lab. able to accomplish any of my goals - wouldn't therapy. school in Piney Point to upgrade and eam your is where my roots are.1 asked Mr. Pomerlane if 1 while 1 was in high school. My oldest brother, tion. My brother, James Moore, was the third rating up to a license. Working with young pe^'® But the biggest thing to me is the satisfaction have reached this level of skill and profes We're ahead of the game, especially when you endorsements. Go there and do your best There's could help out, and now I'm the port agent. Who John, was a member of the first towboat operator engineer and he suggested 1 apply for a purser's is a big part of what attracted me to this job. The 1 get from helping develop the youth of today. sionalism - without the help of our prestigious consider that treatment centers have been closing not another place like it 40 Years of Seafarer Training March 1973 The Lundeberg April 1977 New steward January 1983 Installation of January 1975 Alcohol shiphandling simulator begins School, in conjunction with education offered at SHLSS; department courses are avail SiU-contracted employer Sea- able for chief steward/cost ac at Lundeberg School. School later expanded to a complete offers adult basic education. Land, develops a training pro Addictions Rehabilitation Cen- | countant, chef, second chef, gram for crewmembers of the ter. third chef and steward assis company's new SL-7 ships, tant and the recertification pro 33-knot super-containerships. gram. January 1978 In recognition of excellence of training April 1979 Recertified programs for t)oatman at Lun- steward program is re-in det)erg School, Coast Guard stituted at Lundetrerg School. counts training time as on-the- September 1979 First class Novemiier 1974 A first aid job credit. of new recertified stewards course is added to teach artifi November 1970 The March 1974 Training in the graduates. May 1983 Instmctlon in basic ' " Maryland State Department of cial respiration and application of emergency methods^ April 1978 Tran^rtation April 1980 Piney Point \ and advanced computer lEducation's Division of Cer May 1977 A diesel engine processing and various tification and Accreditation December 1W5 CPR is In course is instituted, reflecting Institute Towboat Operator cruise ship starts to prepare February 1983 Original third December 1974 SHLSS March 1975 Vocational Scholarship Program at Piney Seafarers for a new cruise ship or second assistant engineer software a^ications used on 'I determines that the Lundeberg May 1973 Bosun recertiflca- reading specialists offer Department announces new corporated into basic training the transition of the U.S.-flag license preparatory course is ships is offered by the Lun School can conduct the QED tion course established at Lun- seamen for work aboard LNQ program for towboat deck merchant fleet away from Point graduates first class of operation to be known as course for students who speak shipboard automation course SIU boatmen. American Hawaii Cruises. offered. deberg School. test debergSchool. carriers under construction. Englishasa: forQMEDs. hands. : • steam engines. A, A;..,. '•K-' -V, .r''- ^ 16 SE/ffARERSLOG AUGUST 1992 bachelor's degree in business at Upper Iowa The future is in our hands. And I can tell University. you from experience, one of the best ways to Words seem inadequate, but I'd like to ensure a better tomorrow is to take advantage thank the Lundeberg School, its people and all of the chance to upgrade at our school in Piney who are associated with their programs. I truly Point believe the time spent at the school was the firm foundation towards building a fine career. And the college program only en hanced the outcome of my goi. Jake Karaczynski Brian Knis Martha Dotterer Instructor, Deck dept. Chief Engineer Purchasing Agent I was living in Brooklyn in 1975. At a party, During my senior year at Manistee (Mich.) My husband and I were working for Piney I met a friend, Paul Leahy, who was SIU and Catholic High, I looked into a few different Point'lndustries, on this property, during the had just come back from Russia. He told me career options - among them, conservation Brad Wheeler 1960s. When the union decided to purdiaserchi about the Lundeberg School and about being officer and merchant seaman. At that time. the property, my husband and 1 were asked to overseas. 1978, the chance of getting a job as a conser- Captain, USNS Algol remain and keep an eye on the place until they The next day, we went to the union hall vation officer was sislhn because of state cost- I was living in a cabin in West Virginia got people here to really take over. together. I picked up an application and got cutting. So 1 looked further into the different when my neighbor brought me the news that We wound up sticking with the SIU, and familiarized with the school through the union maritime schools, finding them through a I had been accepted into Piney Point I packed I've been here ever since. We had the impres hall. Within a few months, I was a trainee in booklet I received from the Chamber of &)m- my car and headed to Mary and and a new sion they would keep us, but I never thought class 187. Later, I arrived at my first ship on merce in Washington, D.C. career. I'd still be here today! Christmas Eve, 1975. That summer, I was accepted into the Harry I thought that devoting three months to the I've had several different jobs here, and I 1 was a teacher here in 1977 for about five Lundeberg School. In August, 1 drove to Piney SIU training program and then being able to have enjoyed the work. I also like the people months, teaching the AB course. In 1981, I Point to begin my first day as a trainee and a go to sea-travel and make money at the same came back - this was in between ships - for member of Class 263-A. time-sounded like a pretty good deal. That the third mate course. While I was finishing Trainee life was enjoyable - demanding was in 1977. that, I taught union education for a couple of but educational. The discipline 1 learned then Fifteen years later, I know just what a good area hours a day. is the single neatest factor that led me to a decision it was to go to the Lundeberg School. At first, I did lots of office work, making 1 came back again in 1986 and have been long and briglitznt carecareer. 1 not only found a new career, but also, in a contacts for the union to hire certain here ever since, mthough 1 had planned to be I finished the trainee program on Novem way, found a new family. The SIU is a brother employees whom they needed immediately. I here just one summer. 1 had been shipping ber 8, 1978 and received a Harry Lundeberg hood of fellow seamen who will support you worked the switchboard, one of those old-time quite steadily and needed some time off a ship. jacket for being in the top third of my class. and give you opportunities like no other or switchboards where you had to put the cord Plus I fell in love. 1 last sailed as second mate Then I went to my first job aboard an American ganization I know. The only cost of this sup in and flip a switch. n .'Al- ^ on the Apex Mobile. steamship on the Great Lakes. port to you is that you do your job well. Those first few months were pretty hectic. Why nave I stuck with teaching? Certainly One year later, 1 switched from deck to When you become a full book member of I remember seeing some buildings torn down, not for the money. Going from $12,000 a engine department I set a goal: to work my the Seafarers, don't forget the cost in blood while others were painted and repaired. • 'yw0rA: • month to not nearly that much here ... You way up the ladder to chief engineer before age that was paid by our founding members. Their People still were planning the route the school stick with something like this because you 30. sacrifices give you the right and obligation to would take. enjoy doing it. It's the students, the people In September 1979 I signed off the Paul uphold the union's constitution and by-laws. Originally, there was just the barracks unit who send you postcards or Christmas cards Thayer in Cleveland and proceeded to the Their determination and vision made the here. Piney Point Industries had tried to make * ' * and say, "Thanks. You made a difference in my Coast Guard office to write lor an FOWT ticket miracle of Piney Point possible. it into a marina-hotel setup. The marine area life." 1 passed. Then, after working as an oiler, 1 I started sailing as a messman on the SS certainly was not built up like it is now. Over Without this school, seamen would be on applied for the QMED course at Piney Point Guayama. 1 am now relief Master on the USNS the years, all of the buildings have been im thieir own. A one-week radar course, with The course was extensive, covering ship Algol. In between, I upgraded at every oppor proved, and of course new buildings have living expenses, would cost someone $1,000, board refrigeration, electrical, deck tunity: AB, A-seniority, the LNG course, weld been added. whereas here it's free. It's an invaluable ser machinery, machine tool processing, miscel ing, college courses and finally third mate. I Twenty years ago, it still looked like a vice to the industry. And the only way you're laneous systems and safety. 1 completed it in also taught at the school for one year. Piney government facility. Today, it looks more like going to get ahead in the industiy is to March 1982. Point truly was my second home, and I a college campus or an up-and-coming com upgrade. You can stay an ordinary seaman all Two years later, I earned a third engineer's couldn't have advanced like that without the munity. I think the change in the fai^ties four Ufe, or you can use the school and go license at the MEBA school in Toledo, Ohio. 1 school. The chance to utilize a place like that, reflects the change in the curriculum. Tom OS to captain of the ship. Every license 1 continued upgrading my license and at that for free, is absolutely phenomenal. (A former The first groups of trainees needed a lot of have, I got here. same time.:, 1 began taking college courses at student of mine at the school and fellow polish. I think we're starting with a better The school has done a good job keeping the Lundeberg School. I'd work from April trainee grad, Alan Gobeli, now sails as chief product today. Of course, the first upgraders up with changes in the industry, keeping pace, until January on the Great Lakes, then fly to mate aboard the Algol.) didn't know what to expect, and now the anticipating and meeting neeas. For example, Piney Point to continue with the college cour Think about it: How many institutions offer quality of the upgrading courses keeps drasti look at the shiphandling simulator. If you ses. free training programs while providing room cally improving. don't have one, you'll be out of business in It took three years of spending winters in and board? I've always considered this a This school is valuable to trainees because short order. Many unions now are going ahead Maryland, but on June 1,1989,1 received the country of opportunities and the union falls it gives them an opportunity to do something and buying them; they should have had them first associate's degree in Marine Engineering right into that, supplying every chance for its with their lives, to better themselves. They 10 years ago, when we put ours in. We're an Technology from the Seafarers Harry Lun members, even if they desire to go into other don't even have to have a high school educa unlicensed union, but we had the insight to deberg School of Seamanship. fields. tion, because they can apply for that here. I purchase one. Those studies didn't stop me from pursuing There are so many people to thank-too really think it's a great place for a young man Ibis union and this school give you the my other goal, and in October 1989-at many to list here, because the list includes all or woman who isn't quite sure what he or she option to start at the bottom and work to the 29-1 passed all Coast Guard exams to receive the members of the SIU and 02. Thank you, wants to do, career-wise. top. It's amazing, because if you get a license, a chief engineer's license for steam and motor my brothers. For upgraders, they also have a chance to you leave the SIU. But that willingness to vessels of unlimited horsepower. But remember, there is much yet to be better themselves and get ahead in the in continually help and educate people is one of I'm 32 years old and still the youngest done. The support that we are able to give dustry. the things that really impressed me, and I took actively working chief engineer with Oglebay comes from the jobs we do. Do them well and I nope the school continues to grow and advantage of it. Norton Co., operator of the Columbia and we assure the future of our industry, our expand like it has these first 25 years. The This school is a great idea for the in Pringle lines. (With 14 vessels, Oglebay Norton K •' country and our brotherhood. Do them poorly changes so far have been for the better. The dividual and for the industry as a whole, and is the largest companv plying the Great Lakes and we shall see our future disappear like school is a help to the community, the trainees hope it's around for another 25 years. under the U.S. flag.) I'm also pursuing a wisps of fog in the sun. and upgraders and really the entire industry. 40 Years of Seafarer Training September 1983 Deck tenance course covering un June 1985 The school offers department Seafarers and en derway replenishment, vertical an array of self-study gine department Seafarers are replenishment, crane opera materials. offered ttie opportunity to tions, forklift operations and achieve a two-year associate helicopter operations. in arts degree in nautical science or marine engineering, respectively. July 1989 The Lundeberg November 1984 Radar ob- School offers an oil spill sen/er course covering inter prevention and containment it .^' pretation and plotting, course. advanced radar plotting, col lision avoidance and naviga tional exercises begins. December 1991 The basic January 1985 Reflecting in and advanced fire fighting crease in military vessels being October 1985 Hydraulic sys- July 1988 Lundeberg School courses now include a simu operated by private sector. tems aboard ships and the use instructors begin firefighting, Sepiefnber1990 Lundeberg lated exercise aboard a ship Lundeberg School offers of a Hagglundtd deck crane are CPR and first aid training School offers advanced filled with a non-toxic chemical sealift operations and main- taught in a new course. aboard Delta Queen. firefighting courses. smoke. 3 Hii Nilto mm. sssw rnssssssi^m^ ' ii iiiwiiMiiiJ - "' A ' J :•• . -^!>.',--' ' AU6UST1992 SEUFMERSLOG 17 iCj-_.'[ September & October Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Membership Meetings JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1992 Deep Sea, Lakes, •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groups Trip All Groups iniand Waters Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs Class A Class B Class C Piney Point Port DECK DEPARTMENT Tuesday, September 8 New York 31 27 ' 13 32 15 13 14 55 36 24 Monday, October 5 Philadelphia • 0 4 0 •1, 0 0 12 10 New York Baltimore '4 8 ^ i-HtSffiwi'3 1 ' 6 13 5 Tuesday, September 8 Norfolk • • 8 11 9 13 9 1 2 . 18 19 11 Tuesday, October 6 Mobile 18 22 6 14 14 5 1 18 20 19 Philadelphia New Orleans 29 26 13 16 15 13 3 40 31 33 Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, October 7 Jacksonville 32 20 18 22 6- 6 43 30 43 4 9 52 44 16 Baltimore San Francisco §• 26 26 8 26 19 Thursday, September 10 Wilmington !'!• 12 14 11 12 •; 7 0 24 25 22 Thursday, October 8 Seattle 34 16 12 26 18 5 4 44 20 25 Norfolk Puerto Rico 7 1 4 9 2 1 1 11 3 4 Thursday, September 10 Honolulu 3 12 13 3 13 10 7 8 16 11 Thursday, October 8 Houston (t- 23 " 33' 12 19 18 -•3:-Wf 14 40 50 29 Jacksonville St. Louis 0 1 1 0 T :• 0 . V'""-: 0 0 2 Thursday, September 10 Piney Point • 11 2 . , 2 5 • 1 0 1 24:- Thursday, October 8 Algonac 0 3 1 , 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 Algonac 229 233 130 193 166 63 65 362 348 264 Friday, September 11 Totals Friday, October 9 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 7 16 10 1 14 p. 41 23 • 12 Houston New York 22 11 Monday, September 14 Philadelphia '-••-•1.; ••• 3 0 2 4 : Monday, October 12 7 ;.':T5 • Baltimore 7 1 . 1 4 0 0 New Orleans Norfolk • 7 . • 9 6 2 8 2 2 11 12 7 Tuesday, September 15 Mobile 15 13 3 7 14 5 2 17 12 4 Tuesday, October 13 New Orleans 24 18 11 9 13 8 11 34 19 15 Mobile Jacksonville 14 15 7 ^ ] 12 4 4 23 23 13 Wednesday, September 16 -y - vl.- : 10 24 6 18 20 2 9 27 33 17 I':'- Wednes^y, October 14 San Francisco •'M Wilmington 10 5 ;?.• 2 7 1 4':V.-:; • 14 24 16 San Francisco 20 10 8 12 ' 7 7 5 19 10 18 Thursday, September 17 Seattle Thursday, October 15 Puerto Rico 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 Wilmington Honolulu 4 11 3 1 10 6 10 7 13 4 23 17 16 Monday, September 21 Houston '20 . ^ 15 13 9 11 8 3 • •• IJ Monday, October 19 T ®:^o . • 2 St. Louis 1 2 4 1 5 2 Seattle Piney Point .. -••• 3 25 5 1 2 1 >•••• A:' 4 .. 47 20 Friday, September 25 Algonac 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 Friday, October 23 Totals 159 174 82 95 118 49 69 236 257 156 San Juan Pbrt Thursday, September 10 New York 11 ; 14 11 7 0 12 28 ••7.4 Thursday, October 8 Philadelphia .••-•T-'-: 0 0^ • ^ 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 St. Louis Baltimore 2 0 :-Q. ^ 1„ 0 0 0 3 0 0 Friday, September 18 Friday, October 16 Norfolk 5 1 5" 5" 4 1 4 8 3 9 Honolulu Mobile 12 4 2 7 5 1 0 11 6 2 14 20 13 4 Friday, September 18 New Orleans 17 8 2 7 5 2 Friday, October 16 Jacksonville i,;.:' 7 6 0 ;a:;':'5,' 3 0 4 22 12 26 6 Duluth San Francisco 41 14 • . 1 ,••• 24 7 0 13 79 Wednesday, September 16 Wilmington 11 3 3 '• •:'\-7 2 0 3 21 9 4 Wednesday, October 14 Seattle 15 5 0 n 1 2 3 37 11 1 JerseyCity Puerto Rico 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 2 1 1 Wednesday, September 23 Honolulu 8 18 20 7 ' 14 10 52 14 27 21 Wednesday, October 21 Houston 1 ^ 1 - - 7 2 •• 0 5 . • 4 New Bedford St. Louis 0 0 ' " d 0 : 0 1 o"' 0 Tuesday, September 22 Tuesday, October 20 Piney Point 4 fc-' 5 ;:'15';• 1 2 • 3 3",J- 1 13 9 Algonac 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 145 90 39 97 55 19 108 277 165 70 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. fllf-Sfi Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT New York 46 34 5 • 25 4 0 21 86 104 0 3 3 7 Corrections Philadelphia 1 : • 4 d 1 T -.K,- a ^ 0 2 14 2 Baltimore 5 2 0 2 0 This photo li 1 8 26 28 Norfolk 3 18 12 4 12 4 0 was misiden- 19 Mobile 2 17 6 1 13 5 0 2 26 tified on page 16 33 42 New Orleans 5 26 17 5 • 17 5 0 12 , in the July 1992 45 19 Jacksonville 3 14 11 ' 2 0 Seafarers LOG. 60 65 53 San Francisco vk;; ...- 25 25 17 6 15 0 It is actually 31 17 Wilmington .-n> 8 9 7 6 ; 2 0 9 Benjamin De- 15 18 24 Seattle 8 : 13 7 •"T 3 11 2 • • 0 Gonia, assistant 8 6 7 Puerto Rico 3 3 3 2 7 1 0 chief bosun in the 500th trainee class 0 6 50 158 at the Lundeberg School, leading the Honolulu 4 37 142 10 40 165 8 45 16 pledge of allegiance at the SIUNA Houston 6 27 4 6 / 1 0 0 4 1 convention. St. Louis 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 30 8 Piney Point 0 24 • -5 •• 0 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 Rebecca Algonac 0 Pouliot was in 272 52 181 196 0 157 486 506 Totals 77 267 correctly iden- ' tifiedon page 25 J 1,032 1,256 996 Totals All Department 610 754 523 437 520 327 242 of last month's * 'Total Registered" means the number or men wno aciuauy icgisicit^ iw. a..ipp...5 pw.. Seafarers LOG. K ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Pouliot is a cabin A total of 1 526 lobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^26 jobs shipped, 437 jobs or about steward aboard the I 29 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by «B" and "C" seniority people, ^[om june SlU-crewed SS'i 16 to July 15,1992, a total of 242 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, Independence. a total of 16,984jobs have been shipped. '-J!" :..'v , , -- -.v.-'.— 18 SEAFMeitSLOQ Auami992 Internatkmal Union Directory Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1992 Michael Sacco CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority President •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH John Fay All Groups All Groups All Groups Secretary-Treasurer ClassCL aassL ClassNP QassCL ClassL OassNP QassCL ClassL Class NP Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT Angustin Tellez 0 60 . 5 0 13 Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney ENGINE DEPARTMENT Vice President West Coast STEWARD DEPARTMENT Vice ftesident Government Services JackCaffey "p 0 7. Vice President Atlantic Coast ENTRY DEPARTMENT Byron Keiley 7 0 0 ^ 0 Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey ' f Vice President Gulf Coast Totals All Departments 0 58 21 0 102 9 0 40 26 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 JUNE 16 JULY 15,1992 (313)794-4988 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups BALTIMORE Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C 1216 E. Baltimore St. Region Baltimore, MD 21202 DECK DEPARTMENT :Sr (410) 327-4900 Atlantic Coast 7 2 45 0 DULUTH Gulf Coast 4 0 1 3 "" 14 30 705 Medical Arts Building •f-t Duluth,MN 55802 Lakes & Inland Waters 6 0 0 • ' 56 .ty (218) 722-4110 West Coast 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 HONOLULU Totals 20 8 1 3 117 13 35 ir" -? . 606KalihiSt; ; r - ; Honolulu, HI 96819 Region ENGINE DEPARTMENT (808) 845-5222 Atlantic Coast 1 0 0 . HOUSTON Gulf Coast ^0 0 0 0 0 1221 Pierce St. \ A >v- V ;; Houston, TX 77002 Lakes & Inland Wa ,0 , „ 0, (713)659-5152 West Coast 0 0 0 0 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Totals 8 0 0 r-y; 5 0 0 Jacksonville, EL 32206 Region (904)353-0987 STEWARD DEPARTMENT JERSEY CITY tn awv - 0 . , ..O.—!, ... 0 99] Gulf Coast 0 0 L 0 Jersev yvt ! !• Ini MOBILE:..^ : West Coast 1 0 0 " 0 0 0 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Totals 7 1 Mobile, AL 36605 1 2 I 0 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD Totals All Departments 35 2 18 15 2 3 200 24 42 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 'V • ' ' . . (508) 997-5404 ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 TO THE MEN WHO SAILED NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. THE LIBERTY SHIPS... Brooklyn. NY 11232 An hour-long television documen (718)499-6600 tary to premier on public television, NORFOLK WATERMAN KTEH Channel 54, in San Jose, Calif, is V ' AMERICAN MERCHANT in development. Entitled "The Men 115 Third St. CREWMEMBERS • Norfolk, VA 23510 MARINE HISTORY SERIES Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the pro (804) 622-1892 SIU members who are working or gram will be taped on the Jeremiah O' The American Merchant Museum at 1 PHILADELPHIA who have worked aboard Waterman's Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San the United States Merchant Marine TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Francisco and restored to her World War Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. is the Philadelphia, PA *19148 Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen n condition by a crew of volunteers. (215) 336-3818 publisher of a new series on the history Pless) should be aware of the following The project's producers are looking of American passenger, pas development. The Econmic Price Ad for seamen who have photographs taken PINEY POINT senger/cargo and cargo ships and ship ' • r: . .V • justment affecting wages, overtime and on Liberty ships during the war. They P.O. Box 75 ping. vacation rates will be implemented also would like to hear from mariners Piney Point, MD 20674 Volume I, "The Hog Islanders," the (301)994-0010 retroactively to January 1,1992. who sailed Liberties and have any un- story of 122 American ships, chronicles i: usual stories. SAN FRANCISCO Members still worldng on these ves the building of the Hog Island yard in sels will see the increase in their ' Contributions to become a member 350 Fremont St. response to WWI. Volume B, "Caviar paychecks. Members who shipped I of the production team are welcomed. San Francisco, CA 94105 and Cargo," is about the C 3 passenger The producers, Maria Brooks and (415)543-5855 during that time but who have left the I ships. vessel should receive their checks in the Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Government Services Division These two books are currently in (415) 861-3400 mail by the end of July. Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 print and may be ordered from North Berry St., San Francisco, CA 94107, or SANTURCE American Maritime Books. The price phone (510) 451-9226. 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. for Volume I is $19.95 plus $2.50 for RETIREE COLLECTS PINS Stop 16Vi shipping; the cost for Volume II is SantUTce, PR 00907 $24.95 plus $2.50 shipping. A retiree and Seafarers LOG reader (809)721-4033 Future volumes in the series will be has begun a collection of lapel pins and SEATTLE entitled "Bauxite, Bananas, Coffee and tie-tacs which contain emblems or logos CROWLEY MARITIME 2505 First Ave. Sugar" (the story of American passenger of organizations, clubs, etc. He mounts CORPORATION MERGER them on boards and eventually plans to Seatfle, WA 98121 shipping in the Caribbean), "Prizes of TMT, ATL, CCT and other Crowley (206)441-1960 War," (the story of 109 German mer exhibit them in schools, social halls and even have his collection given to the companies are reorganizing their cor ST. LOUIS chant vessels seized by the U.S. govern porate structure on August 1,1992. The 4581 Gravois Ave. ment and put to war against their own Smithsonian Institution. Anyone who would like to send him name of the new corporation will be SL Louis, MO 63116 country), and "The 535's and 502's" Crowley American Transport, Inc. This (314) 752-6500 (which tells the story of 23standard built their unwanted pins should wrap them in plastic bubble wrap or newspaper and merger will cause no substantive change WILMINGTON III* American passenger ships of the WWI in the organization's dealing with the era). send them to: David Peller, Blair House, 510N. Broad Ave. 8201 16th Street, Silver Spring, MD SIU. Wilmington, CA 90744 hn (310)549-4000 20910. _ -.1 '.r-., ' he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retire T To Our New Pensioners Christian Iver- ment of 21 members. Seventeen of son, 65, joined those signing off sailed in the deep ... Thanks for a Job Well Done the Seafarers in sea division, while four sailed in the 1970 in the port Great Lakes Division. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently of Frankfort, have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men At 76, John Panders is the oldest Mich. He was and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their bom in Bear of the new pensioners. Brother union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. Panders sailed with the SIU for Lake, Mich, and more than a quarter-century. sailed in the steward department. Brother Iverson served in the Army Brief biographical sketches of deberg School in 1976. He served in steward department. Brother Robin the Army from 1950 to 1951. son upgraded at the Lundeberg from 1945 to 1947. He continues to Panders and the other new retirees Brother Mena lives in Miami. School in 1980. He served in the call Bear Lake home. mm follow. Army in 1946. Brother Robinson . William Jones, DEEP SEA Wayne Linnette, still calls Greenville home. 66, joined the 52, graduated union in 1973 in Willie Butts, 52, from the Andrew Edward the port of joined the SIU in Fumseth Train Thompson, 61, Cleveland. A na 1967 in the port ing School in the joined the SIU in tive of Ashland, of New Orleans. port of New York 1958 in the port Wis., he sailed in A native of in 1967. Bom in of New York. He the engine depart Alabama, he Norfolk, Va., he was bom in Pen ment. Brother Jones served in the sailed in the deck sailed in the en nsylvania and Army from 1944 to 1946. He lives sailed in the deck and engine gine department. Brother Linnette in Superior, Wis. departments. Brother Butts upgraded served in the Army frOm 1956 to department. Brother Thompson upgraded at the John Knopf, 67, frequently at the Lundeberg School. 1957. He resides in Norfolk. joined the. He served in the Air Force from Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the Navy from 1947 to Seafarers in 1973 • / "• •• 1959 to 1962. Brother Butts lives in Nicholas Lomas, in the port of Lakeland, Fla. 1951. Brother Thompson has retired 63, joined the to Seattle. Duluth, Minn. union in 1946 in The native of Vincent Carafa, the port of New Elvert Welch, Springville, N.Y, 65, joined the York. Bom in 65, joined the sailed in the en Seafarers in 1968 Texas, he sailed in Seafarers in 1958 gine department. Brother Knopf has in the port of San the deck depart in the port of retired to Washbum, Wis. Francisco. Bom ment. Boatman New Orleans. George Miller, in Pennsylvania, Lomas has retired to Tampa, Fla. Bom in Baton 65, joined the he sailed in the Rouge, La., he SIU in 1964 in •• I, • deck department. Joseph Meyer- sailed in the en Brother Carafa served in the Army the port of chak, 62, joined gine department. Brother Welch Detroit. Bom in from 1944 to 1955. He has retired to the Seafarers in upgraded frequently at the Lun Sonoma, Calif. Pennsylvania, he 1949 in his native deberg School. He lives in sailed in the deck New York. He Covington, La. department. Yacob Hassan, 66, joined the union completed the Brother Miller served in the Army in 1971 in the port of Baltimore. He bosun recertifica Carl Wood ward, 65, joined from 1946 to 1949. He lives in was bom in China and sailed in the tion course at the Lewistown, Pa. deck department. Brother Hassan Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother the SIU in 1959 resides in Baltimore. Meyerchak served in the Army from in the port of San John Stan, 65, 1953 to 1955. He has retired to Francisco. A na joined the union Daniel Herrera, Puyallup, Wash. tive of Lamar, in 1970 in the 65, joined the Mo., he com port of Detroit. pleted the SIU in 1966 in Abdel He was bom in steward recer his native Puerto Mohamed, 60, Bridgeport, Ohio tification course at the Lundeberg Rico. He sailed in joined the union and sailed in the School in 1980. Brother Woodward deck department, the steward in 1963 in the department. served in the Army from 1951 to i Jrother Stan served in the Navy port of New 1953. He has retired to his native from 1946 to 1950. He resides in Brother Herrera York. He was served in the Army from 1945 to bom in Arabia Lamar. Martins Ferry, Ohio. 1947. He still calls Puerto Rico and sailed in the home. steward department. Brother Mohamed has retired to Laguna John Kane, 65, Beach, Calif. joined the Seafarers in 1967 John Panders, 76, graduated from in the port of the Andrew Furuseth Training School glli@ 051^ New York. Bom in the port of New York in 1966. He in the Bronx, , was bom in Greece and sailed in the N.Y., he com deck department Brother Panders pleted the bosun resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. recertification course at the Lun deberg School in 1981. Brother Gene Paschall, Kane served in the Army from 1946 66, joined the liUL to 1947. He lives in Ocala, Fla. SIU in 1949 in the port of fletTem Everett Klopp, Tampa, Fla. Bom 65, joined the in Rock Island, pamrio* union in 1967 in Texas, he com the port of San pleted the bosun Francisco. A na recertification course at the Lun tive of Min deberg School in 1979. Brother Pas nesota, he sailed chall lives in Eagle Lake, Texas. in the deck department. Brother Klopp has James Robin toybirimiDN retired to Vancouver, Wash. son, 65, joined the Seafarers in Pedro Mena, 62, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The of New York. A MerctentMarine native of Puerto Rico sailed in the native of Green steward and engine departments. ville, S.C., he Brother Mena upgraded at the Lun- sailed in the teuton...;J 20 SEAFAOeOSLOG AUGUST1992 ^cnb Hour ?|oUbap (^reetinpi Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, monies are to be paid to anyone in any 3fn tl^c ^cafarero Lakes and Inland Waters District official capacity in the SIU unless an Last year, the Seafarers LOG devoted several pages in the makes specific provision for official Union receipt is given for safeguarding the membership's same. Under no circumstances shouk December issue to print holiday greetings from active and retired money and Union finances. The con any member pay any money for any Seafarers—as well as their family members—to friends, ship- stitution requires a detailed audit by reason unless he is given such receipt mates and loved ones. The feature was well received and, thus, Certified Public Accountants every In the event anyone attempts to re year, which is to be submitted to the quire any such payment be made the LOG is planning a similar feature this year. membership by the Secretary- without supplying a receipt, or if a In 25 words or less (and in the neatest printing possible), write Treasurer. A yearly finance commit member is required to make a pay tee of rank-and-file members, elected ment and is given an official receipt, the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings by the membership, each year ex but feels that he should not have been '}• that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the amines the finances of the Union and required to make such payment, this reports fully their findings and recom should immediately be reported to December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received mendations. Members of this commit Union headquarters. in time. tee may make dissenting reports, CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS The deadline for receipt of specific recommendations and AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the separate findings. SIU constitution are available in all the holiday messages is TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds Union halls. All members should ob Friday, November 13, 1992. of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and tain copies of this constitution so as to Inland Waters District are ad familiarize themselves with its con • "iT- Send them by mail to the ministered in accordance with the tents. Any time a member feels any Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth provisions of various trust fund agree other member or officer is attempting Way, Camp Springs, MD ments. All these agreements specify to deprive him of any constitutional 20746. that the trustees in charge of these right or obligation by any methods, funds shall equally consist of Union such as dealing with charges, trials, After November 1, fac and management representatives and etc., as well as all other details, the their alternates. All expenditures and member so affected should immedi simile copies will be ac disbursements of trust funds are made ately notify headquarters. cepted. The fax number is only upon approval by a majority of EQUAL RIGHTS. All members (301) 899-7355. the trustees. All trust fund financial are guaranteed equal rights in employ records are available at the head ment and as members of the SIU. Forms also may be filled quarters of the various trust funds. These rights are clearly set forth in the out in any union hall and SHIPPING RIGHTS. A SIU constitution and in the contracts turned in to the official at the member's shipping rights and which the Union has negotiated with seniority are protected exclusively by the employers. Consequently, no counter—or may be given to contracts between the Union and the member may be discriminated against the boarding patrolman at a employers. Members should get to because of race, creed, color, sex, na know their shipping rights. Copies of tional or geographic origin. If any MM. vessel's payoff. these contracts are posted and avail member feels that he is denied the able in all Union halls. If members equal rights to which he is entitled, he believe there have been violations of should notify Union headquarters. their shipping or seniority rights as SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC contained in Ae contracts between the TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. Holtbap Jleg^age Union and the employers, they should SPAD is a separate segregated fund. (PLEASE PBUNT OR TYPE) notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by Its proceeds are used to further its certified mail, return receipt re objects and purposes including, but quested. The proper address for this is: To: not limited to, furthering the political, Augustin Teilez social and economic interests of Chairman maritime workers^ the preservation From: Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and furthering of the American mer Caihp Springs, MD 20746 chant marine with improved employ Message: ment opportunities for seamen and M---' : boatmen and the advancement of 'iV. • Full copies of contracts as refeired to trade union concepts. In connection are available to members at all times, with such objects, SPAD supports and either by writing directly to the Union contributes to political candidates for or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. elective office. All contributions are CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU voluntary. No contribution may be contracts are available in all SIU halls. solicited or received because of force, : These contracts specify the wages and job discrimination, financial reprisal, conditions under which an SIU member or threat of such conduct, or as a con works and lives aboard a ship or boat. dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is '"if..:, Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such made by reason of the above improper as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper conduct, the member should notify the sheets and in the proper manner. If, at Seafarers International Union or ' V any time, a member believes that an SIU SpAD by certified mail within 30 days patrolman or other Union official fails of the contribution for investigation to protect their contractual rights and appropriate action and refund, if properly, they should contact the involuntary. A member should sup nearest SIU port agent. port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social inter EDITORIAL POLICY — THE ests, and American trade union con SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers cepts. LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab If at any time a member feels that Check the block which describes your status with the 5IU: lished policy has been reaffirmed by any of the above rights have been • Active Seafarer D Family Member of Active Seafarer membership action at the September violated, or that he has been denied 1960 meetings in all constitutional his constitutional right of access to • Retired Seafarer D Family Member of Retired Seafarer ports. The responsibility for Union records or information, he Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an should immediately notify SIU editorial board which consists of the President Michael Sacco at head Executive Board of the Union. The quarters by certified mail, return Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Executive Board may delegate, from receipt requested. The address is MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by Friday, among its ranks, one individual to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD November 13,1992. carry out this responsibility. 20746. 8/92 - -.r , • . Aj, K O " }£?;-'• •' • ;^v'.:'iv;:':^/ ;-V/>•::«'.'. vv •; •' v' i^'yticsss^aaw^aiiNe ''^'^•^aiWinii SSae^giS^!^^ AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 21 R. Risheck. Deck and engine delegates CHARLES L. BflOW/V (Transoceanic reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed Cable), June 29 — Chairman J. Har OT reported by steward delegate. rington, Secretary D. Lindwy, Education Digest of Ships Meetings al Director W. Carroll. Chairman reported SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), May 18 he would ask patrolman about cost of — Chairman W. Steele, Secretary Ivan the Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes living adjustment. No beefs or disputed OT Sails, Educational Director M. Vacca, reported. Next port: Honolulu. as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some win be omitted. Deck Delegate W. Dize, Engine Delegate Ships minu^ first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those August Rodil, Steward Delegate Stephen GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), Adams. Ship has not received rubber June 7 — Chairman Charles Mann, IM' issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union gloves and boots. Dryer is defective. Educa Secretary D. Smith, Educational Director upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded tional director told members to upgrade at John Anderson, Deck Delegate Greg to the Seafarers LOG. Lundeberg School. He suggested Seafarers Carlson, Engine Delegate Paul Barhadil- be aware of dangers of AIDS. No beefs or lo. Educational director stressed impor disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Set not to smoke during meal hours and not to Engine delegate reported beef and disputed March 8 — Chairman Larry Manry, vice). May 17 — Chairman Wemer Be- wear tank tops in messhall. Ship has not OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by Secretary Steve Venus, Engine Delegate cher. Secretary R. Spingat, Educational received movies which coinpany is sup deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked Perry Boyd, Steward iDelegate I. Gordon. Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Mike posed to supply. Next port: Norfolk, Va. galley gang. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No Wiley, Engine Delegate A. Ahmed, USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), May 12 — LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Ocean beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or Steward Delegate Thomas Kleine. Chair Chairman Charles Booher, Deck Delegate Shipholding), June 2 — Chairman P. Hul- steward delegates. Crew thanked steward man conveyed thanks from chief mate to Joe Murphy, Engine Delegate Bruce sehosch. Secretary D. Cunningham, department for fine chow. deck department. Secretary thanked crew Korte, Steward Delegate Carl Warren. Educational Director D. Powers, Deck for cooperation concerning special linen. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AB R. Delegate J. LaMotta, Steward Delegate AMERICAN CONDOR (American Educational director urged members to Transport Lines), April 26 — Chairman M. upgrade at Lundeberg School, thereby help McCardie, Secreta^ Carlos Sierra, ing themselves get ahead. No beefs or dis Educational Director James Gaines, Deck puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley BBQ on the Matthiesen Delegate Bob Miller, Engine Delegate gang for excellent meals. Bryan Maddox. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new dryer. Ship is in SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser volved in transferring American forces vice), May 31 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, from Philippines, including Subic Bay. Secretary G. Bronson, Educational Direc tor Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Mathew PATRIOT (Vulcan Carriers), April 3 — Bevak, Engine Delegate David Bland, Chairman R. Gibbs, Secretary W. Avant, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman Deck Delegate Willie Stanfleld, Engine discussed importance of upgrading at Lun Delegate Robert Scott, Steward Delegate deberg School. He reminded members to Dwigbt Maeda. Chairman suggested mem vote in upcoming elections. Deck delegate bers upgrade at Lundeberg School. No reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT •rf, • beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave reported by engine or steward delegates. ,• v-.'s vote of thanks to galley gang for good ser vice. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea- Land Service), May 17 — Chairman R. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN (Marine Car Moss, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational riers), April 19 — Chairman Dave Zurek, Director R. Johnson, Deck Delegate Wil Secretary T. Winiker, Educational Direc liam Sharp, Engine Delegate Randy Seafarers aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen enjoy a great barbecue en route from tor D. Davis, Engine Delegate Michael Snay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ricci. Educational director urged members Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Long Beach, Calif. This photo was sent to the LOG by AB Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart George Jordanides. to upgrade at Lundeberg School and sup ment. port SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew mess needs additional SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser Austin commended galley gang for job M. Ketchem. Chairman reported he has ab chairs and new toaster. Crew thanked vice), May 17 — Chairman H. Bentz, well done, and crew seconded thanks. sentee ballots for all 50 states. Deck steward department for job well done. Next Secretary Paul Guzman, Educational delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis port: Jacksonville, Fla. Director John Halim, Deck Delegate USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operators), puted OT reported by engine or steward Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate F. IJl- May 29 — Chairman Robert Russell, delegates. Crew observed one minute of COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), May 24 — shait. Steward Delegate L. Hoffman. Secretary K. Dougherty, Deck Delegate silence in memory of departed brothers and Chairman S. Yaras, Secretary Richard Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Stanley Whitaker, Steward Delegate Cor sisters. Bromage, Deck Delegate Jason Poss, En Lundeberg School. He commended all nell Charleston. No beefs or disputed OT gine Delegate John Cronan, Steward departments for excellent work. Education reported. Membership agreed this was un GLOBAL SENTINEL(jTansOceanic Delegate Roy Royals. No beefs or disputed al director explained importance of SPAD. usually fine crew and thanks went out to all Cable), June 5 — Chairman G. Diefen- OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew departments. Crew gave barbecue/retire hach. Secretary Eva Myers, Educational cleanliness of ship, menu variety and good thanked steward department for excellent ment party for Third Cook Ahdel Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Roger food. food and service as well as ship cleanliness. Mohamed. Reinke. Engine delegate reported disputed Next port: Oakland, Calif. OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), May 17 USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship Operators), deck or steward delegates. Crew was 'I • — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser May 10 — Chairman L. Winst^d, reminded to reduce noise in passageways. Steven Wagner, Educational Director Vin vice), May 3 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary D. St George, Educational Direc "a- cent Deleso, Deck Delegate Raymond Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director tor R. Clark, Steward Delegate Guy Pres- GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), June Snow, Engine Delegate Rick Ramirez, John Walsh, Deck Delegate Daniel cott. Secretary reported ship running out of 14 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary W. Steward Delegate Julio Guity. No beefs or Severinson, Engine Delegate Thomas canned juices and milk due to problems Williams, Steward Delegate R. Evoha. disputed OT reported. Crew asked con Berry, Steward Delegate Francisco Mon- with drinking water. Deck delegate Chairman advised members to upgrade at tracts department for clarification on sailing sihais. Deck delegate reported disputed reported beef related to water problem. No Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked crew board being posted. Crew gave vote of OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or for helping keep ship clean. No beefs or dis thanks to steward department. Next port: engine or steward delegates. Crew dis steward delegates. puted OT reported. Crew lounge needs new Houston. furniture and new VCR. cussed importance of voting and noted that PFC DEWA YNE T. WILLIAMS "Politics is pork chops." Crew thanked gal (Amsea), May 10 — Chairman Alvin Mc- FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold ley gang. Cants, Secretary Donna Jean Clemoiu, ing), June 18 — Chairman W. Petty, . , •• • Dinner for the Crew Educational Director Geo Cruzen Jr., Secretary A. Banky. Chairman announced SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Ser Deck Delegate John Davis, Engine payoff. Educational director urged mem 2. vice), May 24 — Chairman D. Brown, Delegate Frank Jaworski, Steward bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No Secretiary L. Lightfoot, Educational Direc Delegate Dwayne Landry. Chairman con beefs or disputed OT reported. tor M; Miller, Deck Delegate Richard veyed chief mate's thanks for excellent Young, Steward Delegate Gary Correy. Coast Guard inspection. Chairman dis JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), Secretary reminded crew to wear hardhats cussed drug and alcohol testing. Engine June 21 — Chairman Ronald Dailey, on deck while cargo is being worked. All delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or Secretary F. Costango. No beefs or tUs- hands should use tunnels. No beefs or dis disputed OT reported by deck or steward puted OT reported. puted OT reported. VCR needs repair or re delegates. Repair list is posted. placement. Crew thanked steward HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 3 department for fine meals. Next port: PFC JAMES ANDERSON (Maersk Lines), — Chairman R. Garay, Secretary J. Tacoma, Wash. June 12 — Chairman Thomas Atwell, Miller, Educational Director Virgil Bol Secretary L. Mensching, Deck Delegate ton, Deck Delegate Edward King, Engine SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser James Keith Jr. Educational director has Delegate Thomas Toomey, Steward vice), May 12 — Chairman Timothy upgrading forms available. Deck delegate Alejandro Serrano. Chairman announced Koehel, Secretary Terry White, Deck reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed payoff. Secretary reported to crew about Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate OT reported by engine or steward delegates. longshoremen in Puerto Rico taking over D. Rhodes, Steward Delegate Saleh crew lounge and eating all the night lunch. Nasser. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No Crew thanked Captain Brooks for superb June 12 — Chairman Jamie Miller, beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or barbecue and enjoyable work environment. Secretary John Samuels. Chairman steward delegates. Crew lounge needs new Crew thanked galley gang for cruise ship thanked crew for job well done. He asked furniture and VCR. Crew thanked steward cuisine, with special thai^ to Chief Cook captain about getting hresh milk and department for job well done. Next port: EUzabeth,N.J. Rod Pence, AB aboard the OMI Mohamed Shivly. vegetables every couple of weeks. Educa Dynachem, lifts a grouper as Chief tional director reminded members to Cook Julio Guity looks on. The fish SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or INGER (Sealift, Inc.), June 28 — Chair was caught while the ship was at vice), May 3 — Chairman L. Watson, disputed OT reported. All crewmembers man S. Jandora, Secretary Vincent anchor in Cristobal, Panama. Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director ne^ new pillows and mattresses. Continued on page 22 '•-••X ... BHHiB f 22 SEAFARERS LOG AUGUST 1992 Ships Digest GROTON (Sheridan Transportation), June OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over payoff. Educational director luged mem 28 — Chairman George Diefenbach, seas), June 21 — Chairman Carlos Spina, bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc Secretary Florencio Nieves Jr., Education beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis Continued from page 21 tor R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Joseph al Director Wendell Purrish Jr. Chairman cussed importance of SPAD and how dona Soresi, Engine Delegate Rodney Ed- announced payoff and urged members to tions help send message to Washington, Sanchez Jr., Deck IDelegate Kenneth mands. Steward Delegate Michael Ham upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or D.C. to keep a strong U.S.-flag merchant Moore, Engine Delegate L. Reynolds, mock. Chairman announced payoff. He disputed OT reported. marine. Steward Delegate D. Payne. Chairman noted importance of donating to SPAD and thanked crew for good trip. No beefs or dis reading Seafarers LOG. Educational direc OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley tor urged members to upgrade at Lun (Maritime Overseas), June 1 — Chairman SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser gang for job well done. deberg School. Crew extended vote of Bobby Riddick, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, vice), June 10 — Chairman M. Willis, Educational Director Ron Belcher, Engine Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director ITB MOBILE (Sheridan Transportation), thanks to galley gang for very good food. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. Delegate Jack Singletary. Educational M. Sabin. No beefs or disputed OT June 28 — Chairman Fred Jensen, director urged members to upgrade at Lun reported. Crew thanked steward department Secretary Pedro Seiian, Educational Direc 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), June deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT for good job. tor J. Zang, Deck Delegate Kevin 11 — Chairman S. Solomon, Secretary L. reported. Crew asked contracts department Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley, Oram, Educational Director L> Oram, to eliminate permanent jobs. Crew thanked USNS INVINCIBLE (USMMl), June 8 — Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Chairman Deck Delegate F. Christian, Engine Steward/Baker DeBoissiere, Chief Cook Chairman Albert Austin, Jr., Secretary G. thanked crew for smooth voyage. Educa Delegate S. Melendez, Steward Delegate Hamilton, Deck Delegate B. Booker, En Burt Winfield and SA John Moore for ex gine Delegate H. Watkins, Steward tional director stressed importance of E. Ellis. Educational director noted upgrad cellent job. Deck and engine departments Delegate R. Langley. Chairman reminded upgrading at Lundeberg School and donat ing leads to better earning power. No beefs also received thanks for good work. ing to SPAD. Steward delegate reported or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked members to register at SlU hall within 48 disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT steward department for job well done and OVERSEAS WW4W (Maritime Over hours of being paid off after a layup. Crew reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked deck department for good job seas), June 14 — Chairman J.D. Foster, thanked galley gang for fine service. thanked galley gang for job well done. painting ramp. Secretary Freddy Hamilton, Educational Director Tom Koubek. No beefs or dis USTS PACIFIC (lOM), June 6 — Chair ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), June puted OT reported. man Mark Trepp, Secretary Ray Brown, tion), June 14 — Chairman Sonny 11 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secret^ J. Educational Director Felix Durand, Deck Pinkham, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Pratt, Educational Director M. Peck. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Delegate J. Batorski, Engine Delegate J. Director M. Scinto, Engine Delegate L. Educational director urged members to Service), June 28 — Chairman R. Wil Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Malave, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Educational director noted bosun has absen- No beefs or disputed OT rqwrted. Crew disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate R. thanked steward department for good job. gang. Grubbs, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation. Chairman asked everyone to donate to Preparing the Grill Crewmembers this summer will be defending /74AfG£f7 (Vulcan Carriers), June 6 — SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. >1;-, basketball title in thiee-cni-thtee "West Indies Chairman William Mullins, Secretary M. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart t;": Shootout," won last year in ovotime by Fields, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl. Deck ment for good cookouts. Next port: Pinkham, DEU T«n Moore and captain's son. delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or Elizabeth, N.J. disputed OT reported by engine or steward LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), June delegates. 28 — Chairman Robert Favalora, SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser Secretary Frederick Washington, Educa NUEVO SAN JUAN {FuetloRico vice), June 24 —• Chairman Ben Ber- tional Director Eddie Major, Engine Marine), June 15 — Chairman A. bereno. Secretary R. Emanuel, Engine Delegate Jerome Butler. No beefs or dis Camacho, Secretary A. Romero, Educa Delegate R. Jackson. Educational director puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of tional Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg thanks to steward department. disputed OT reported. Crew discussed im School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. portance of upgrading at Lundeberg Crew thanked steward department for job LIBERTY WA VE (Liberty Maritime), School. Crew observed one minute of well done and tremendous improvement. June 28 — Chairman J,J. Leonard, silence in memoiy of departed brothers. Television and VCR need to be replaced. Secretary C. Rollings, Educational Direc tor P. Boyd Jr., Deck Delegate Mark OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), June 14 Wooley, Engine Delegate T. Mathews. — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Chairman relayed thanks from captain, Steven Wagner, Educational Director Vin Service), June 14 — Chairman Elex Cury, who said this is best deck and engine cent Deieso, Deck Delegate Rod Pence, Jr., Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational departments he has ever had. Educational Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman Director J. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Bruce director urged members to upgrade at Lun reported smooth trip. New refrigerator was Wright. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chief Cook Jim Swart starts the grill for deberg School. Deck delegate reported dis installed in crew messhall. Crew thanked Crew commended galley gang. the Richard G. Matthiesen's cookout puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT Rod Pence for catching nice fish in on the stem. This photo was sent to reported by engine or steward delegates. Panama. Educational director urged mem the LOG by AS George Jordanides Crew thanked steward department. Next bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land port: New Orleans. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked Service), June 7 — Chairman Carlos De- tee ballots. He encouraged members to Gracia, Secretary E. Vazquez, Education vote, donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lun ri;,p ,.• •• contracts department to seek change in de LNG C4P/?/CO/?/V(ETC), June 7 — pendent medical coverage. Crew thanked al Director D. Beeman. No beefs or deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT I * Chairman A. Waters, Secretary Francis steward department. Next port: Long disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of reported. ••• Ostendarp, Educational Director Robert Beach, Calif. thanks to steward department. Hamilton. Chairman reported everything RALEIGH BAY (Sea-Land Service), July running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT OMI MISSOURI (OMI Coq).), June 21 — 5 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary A. reported. Ship still needs refrigerators for Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary Clyde SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser Robinson, Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, crew mess and pantry. Kreiss, Deck Delegate J. Saxon, Engine vice), June 19 — Chairman A. Eckert, Steward Delegate A. Willey. Chairman Delegate S. Castro, Steward Delegate J. Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director urged members to donate to SPAD and LNG TAURUS (ETC), June 14 — Chair Bemardez. No beefs or disputed OT G. Speckman, Deck Delegate L. Long, upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Chairman [ v\7. '; man Ulus Veach, Secretary Doyle Cor reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job disputed OT reported. nelius, Educational Director Raymond well done. announced fire and boat drill. Educational Culpepper, Deck Delegate Joe Morrison, director urged members to upgrade at Lun Engine Delegate Vincent Larimer, OMI WABASH (OMI Corp.), June 4 — deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Steward Delegate Henry Daniels Jr. Chair Chairman Ervin Bronstein, Secretary C. reported, but steward delegate needs Service), July 2 — Chaiiman G. Walker, man greeted new crewmembers and Miles, Deck Delegate T. Vines, Engine clarification on OT. Crew was reminded to Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director stressed importance of upgrading at Lun Delegate G. Garza. Chairman announced keep lounge clean. Next port: Tacoma, K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, • •• ' '-''i', deberg School. No beefs or disputed payoff. He advised crew about new SlU Wash. Engine Delegate Ahmed Almuflihi, reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job health clinic near Houston union hall, and Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Chair well done, especially SAs V. Echeverio, B. said clinic staff is very professional. No man announced payoff. Educational direc Olsen and M. Taraha. beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea-Land tor reminded members to register and vote ,.V- H:.' ' Service), June 21 — Chairman Werner Be in elections. No beefs or disputed OT cker, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational reported. Crew thanked steward department The End of Another Voyage for the Nuevo San Juan Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Robert Crooks, Engine Delegate A. Wash. Ahmed, Steward Delegate Thomas Kleine. Chairman thanked crew for good SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Service), July 5 — Chairman Carlos De- 1,'^^ Crew thanked galley gang for fine food. Gracia, Secretary E. Vazquez, Education SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser al Director D. Beeman, Engine Delegate vice), June 7 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Jesus Vazquez, Steward Delegate R. Secretary T. Smith, Educational Director Cosme. Chairman reported everything run John Walsh, Deck Delegate Carl Sands, ning smoothly. He discussed importance of Engine Delegate Thomas Berry, Steward upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs Delegate Francisco Monsihais. Chairman or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal -7V announced payoff. No beefs or disputed ley gang for good work. OT reported. Crew discussed donating to seamen's club in LaPorte, Texas. SEA-LAND RELIANCE(Sea-Land Ser vice), July 1 — Chairman D. Brown, SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director '• ? ' 7->* vice), June 21 — Chairman T. Murphy, E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate R. Secretary M. Meany, Educational Director Young, Engine Delegate C. Akers. Deck G. Ackley, Deck Delegate M. Stevens, En delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or A recent payoff for tfie crew of the Nuevo San Juan took place in Port Elizabeth, gine Delegate M. Ferguson, Steward disputed OT reported by engine or steward N.J. Pictured above are (from left) AB/Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Vessel delegate S. Nasser. Chairman thanked delegates. Crew thanked steward depart Manager Tom Lord and Steward Assistant A. Colon. crew for smooth voyage. He aimounced ment for job well done. i" • ' • iir-in-imwini-V Aueusri992 SEAFARERS LOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA Army from 1942 to 1945. Seattle. Brother Heneke sailed WILLIAM G. KELLY bom in Los Angeles and in Brother Cmz retired in August in the engine department. He Pensioner William G. Kelly, 63, 1952 joined the Seafarers in AWADABUDULLA 1978. upgraded at the Lundeberg passed away May 23, five days the port of Seattle. Brother Awad Abudulla, S3, passed School in 1974. Brother Rudolph sailed in the deck RAFAEL D'ANGELO after his birthday. He was bom away January 9. He was bom Heneke served in the Navy in Aberdeen, Wash, and in 1957 department. He served in the in Arabia and in 1969 joined Pensioner Rafael D'Angelo, from 1943 to 1953. He began joined the Seafarers in the pott of Navy from 1944 to 1946. the Seafarers in the port of Bal 85, passed away June 11. He receiving his pension in Seattle. Brother KeUy sailed in Brother Rudolph retired in Oc timore. Brother Abudulla was bom in Italy and in 1945 January 1991. the deck department. He served tober 1988. sailed in the deck department. joined the Seafarers in the port JOHN GRADDICK in the Navy from 1946 to 1949. He upgraded at the Lundeberg Of New York. Brother D'Angelo Brother Kelly letiied in Novem HENDRIKSWARTJES School in 1975. sailed in the engine depart Pensioner ber 1991. Pensioner Hendrik Swartjes, ment. He began collecting his John 82, died May 29. Bom in Hol V- JAMESP.AHERN pension in August 1979. Graddick, PETER MENCIAS land, he joined the SIU in 1946 77, died in the port of New York. y;--. James P. Ahem, 67, died JOSEPH FONTENOT Pensioner March 7. The Massachusetts June 28. Peter Brother Swartjes sailed in the native joined the SIU in 1945 Pensioner Joseph Fontenot, 74, He was Mencias, deck department. He began in the port of Boston. Brother died June 6. The native of bom in 79, receiving his pension in April Ahem sailed in the deck depart Louisiana joined the union in South passed 1974. ment. 1952 in the port of Houston. ' Carolina away CHARLES E. THOMPSON Brother Fontenot sailed in the and in 1945 joined the May 24. FLOYD BARNETT steward department. He retired Seafarers in the port of New Bom in Pensioner York. Brother Graddick Pensioner in November 1983. sailed the Philip Charles E. Floyd in the steward department. He pine Islands, he joined the Thompson, CLARENCE FREDDIE retired in January 1980. Bamett, union in 1968 in the port of 64, Pensioner San Francisco. Brother Men passed 74, CLEG HARRIMAN passed Clarence cias sailed in the steward away away Freddie, Pensioner department. He began receiv May 15. May 27. 73, Cleo Har- ing his pension in September The na Bom in passed riman, 1979. tive of North away 72, Los Angeles joined the Marine Carolina, he joined the union April 22. passed JACK NELSON Cooks and Stewards in 1967 in in 1951 in the port df Bal Bom in away Pensioner the port of San Francisco, timore. Brother Bamett sailed Louisiana, May 26. Jack Nel before that union merged with in the deck department. He he joined the Marine Cooks Bom in son, 66, the AGLIWD. Brother served in the Coast Guard from and Stewards in 1954 in the Virginia, died June Thompson began receiving his 1936 to 1939. Brother Bamett port of Wilmington, Calif., he joined the Marine Cooks 7. He pension in Febmary 1982. retired in April 1974. before that union merged with and Stewards in 1967 in the joined the the AGLIWD. Brother Freddie port of San Francisco, before SIU in RAPHAEL TORRES SIGMIEREBOGGAN began receiving his pension in that union merged with the his native Raphael AGLIWD. Brother Harriman Pensioner Sigmiere Boggan, Febmary 1986. Savan Torres, began receiving his pension in 21, died 75, died May 10. A native of nah, Ga. in 1943. Brother Nel January 1982. recently. Louisiana, he joined the JOSEPH FURTON son completed the bosun recer- tification course at the He was Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Pensioner DONALD HENDERSON Galveston, Texas. Brother Bog Lundeberg School in 1975. He bom in Joseph Pensioner the Vir gan sailed in the deck depart Furton, retired in March 1987. ment. He began receiving his Donald gin Is 76, died Hender PAUL R. ROGERS pension in October 1976. lands and June 9. son, 72, in 1989 graduated from the He was Pensioner JOSEPH CARENDER died Paul Lundeberg School trainee pro bom in recently. gram. Brother Torres sailed in Michigan Rogers, Pensioner Joseph Carender, 70, A native the engine department. He was passed away June 24. The Ten and in 70, of passed an active methber at the time of nessee native joined the SIU in 1944 joined the SIU in the port Portland, his death. 1947 in the port of New York. of New York. Brother Furton away Ore., he joined the SIU in 1963 April 28 Brother Carender sailed in the sailed in the deck department. ALEJANDRINO in the port of Baltimore. due to deck department. He served in He retired in October 1980. Brother Henderson, sailed in VELAZQUEZ the Army from 1944 to 1945. cancer. the deck department. He He was bom in Colorado and Pensioner Brother Carender retired in VICTOR E. GARCIA upgraded at the Lundeberg Alejandrino June 1986. in 1967 joined the Seafarers in Pensioner School in 1976. Brother the port of Houston. Brother Velaz JAMES C. COLLINS Victor Henderson served in the Army Rogers sailed in the steward quez, 65, Garcia, from 1944 to 1956. He retired department. He served in the passed Pensioner James C. Collins, 67, in April 1986. Army from 1940 until 1945. way May 69, died June 9. He was bom passed Brother Rogers retired in 24. A na in Rockwood, Tennessee and away ALBERT HOLMES Febmary 1987. He is survived tive of in 1966 joined the Seafarers in May 9. A Pensioner by his wife, Wanda; two sons, Puerto the port of New York. Brother native of Ronald and Russell; his Rico, he joined the Seafarers in Collins sailed in the deck Albert the Philip Holmes, daughter, Paula; his sister, 1963 in the port of New York. department. He served in the pine Islands, he joined the June; seven grandchildren and Brother Velazquez sailed in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. 72, died Seafarers in 1956 in the port of March a great grandchild. deck department. He retired in Brother Collins began receiv New York. Brother Garcia October 1986. ing his pension in April 1988. 24. Bom sailed in the steward depart in North WILLIAM ROYES ment. He began receiving his NGITWONG JOHN L. CORTEZ Carolina, Pensioner pension in April 1988. he joined Pensioner Pensioner William Ngit the SIU in 1946 in the port of Royes, John L. EARL GAY Wong, Cortez, New York. Brother Holmes 86, died Earl Gay, sailed in the engine depart 65, died 79, June 17. May 15. passed 65, ment. He served in the Air A native passed Force from 1941 to 1942. Bom in away of he away Brother Holmes retired in China, June 7. Jamaica, joined the recently. December 1982. Bom in he joined Marine the Philip The the SIU in 1951 in the port of Pennsyl Cooks and Stewards in the port pine Islands, he joined the HAROLD MEEDER, New York. Brother Royes of San Francisco in 1954, vania na union in 1960 in the port of Harold sailed in the steward depart before that union merged with tive Seattle. Brother Cortez sailed Meeder, ment. He began receiving his the AGLIWD. Brother Wong joined the union in 1952 in the in the steward department. He 62, died pension in August 1971. retired in Febmary 1979. retired in June 1978. port of Philadelphia. Brother June 4. Gay sailed in the steward A native ROBERT RUDOLPH INLAND JUAN CRUZ department. He served in the of Kansas Navy from 1943 to 1946. Pensioner Pensioner Juan Craz, 76, died City, he Robert GERONIMO ESPINOSA July 1. A native of Puerto joined the Rudolph, Pensioner Geronimo Espinosa, Rico, he joined the SIU as a RICHARD HENEKE SIU in 65, 78, passed away June 1. He charter member in 1939 in the Pensioner Richard Heneke, 65, 1971 in the port of Houston. passed was bom in the Philippine Is port of New York. Brother passed away May 14. The Brother Meeder sailed in the away lands and in 1961 joined the Cruz sailed in the steward Washington native joined the deck department. He served in June 18. department. He served in the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of ^ the Navy from 1950 until 1964. He was Continued on page 24 •"•"•riiiiijfiTiii AOGUSri^ 24 SEAFARBISIM sailed in the engine and KONRADFROVAG tinal Departures steward departments. He Pensioner 'Lun^eberg School served in the Army from 1941 Konrad Continued from page 23 to 1943. Boatman Miller began Frovag, Self Study Courses receiving his pension in union in the port of Philadel 80, died phia. Boatman Espinosa sailed August 1973. May 1. A The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman nadve of ship has revised its self-study correspondence courses. in the steward department. He CHARLES F. MORRIS retired in June 1984. Norway, Currently available are lessons in English and mathe Pensioner he joined matics. The academic department will add other sub ROGER GARES Charles theSIU F.Mor in 1949 in the port of Detroit. jects as they become aval able. Pensioner Roger Cares, 73, ris, 77, Brother'Frovag sailed in the Seafarers can take advantage of this opportunity to died May 23. A native of Pen passed deck department. increase their knowledge by writing to the Lundeberg nsylvania, he joined the union He began away receiving his pension in June School. The materials are prepared in a straight-for in 1973 in the port of Philadel Decem 1976. ward, easy-to-understand manner. Simply check the phia. Boatman Cares sailed in ber 1. boxes for the lessons which interest you, then clip and the steward department. He Bom in served in the Marine Corps send the coupon to the address below. New Jersey, he joined the STEPHEN LENCHAK from 1942 to 1946. He began union in 1961 in the port of receiving his pension in Stephen Philadelphia. Boatman Morris, November 1987. Lenchak, Please send the materials checked below: sailed in the deck department. 64, He served in the Navy from passed MATH ORVILLE JOHNSON 1940 to 1945. Boatman Morris away retired in December 1979. June 23. • Fractions Pensioner He was • Decimals ^ , (-.-If Orville CLAY SHERRILL bom in • Percents , ..'kAr,,! .. Johnson, Clay Sherrill, 63, died June 2. Cleveland • Algebra 72, He was bom in Highland Park, • Geometry passed and in 1960 joined the union in Mich, and in 1972 joined the the port of Detroit. Brother Trigonometry away • Plane June 12. union in the port of Chicago. Lenchak sailed in the steward Boatman Sherrill sailed in the D Spherical He joined department. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. the deck department. Seafarers in 1957 in his native INGUSH Baltimore. Boatman Johnson GREAT LAKES P' O Grammar Books sailed in the deck department. CARL ANDERSON He retired in April 1982. • Writing Business Letteas ^... .rt. Pensioner ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Carl Name _ TOMP.lVnLLER Ander Address. Pensioner son, 73, SEBASTIANO PASSANISI Tom P. passed Telephone^ Miller, away Pensioner Sebastiano Pas- Social Security#. 78, died June 13. sanisi, 77, died June 1. He Book# Rating. May 18. The joined the union in 1971 in his The Michigan nahve Boston. Brother Pas- [ Ctd Old this coupon and mall to: ^ ^ Texas na native joined the Seafarers in sanisi sailed in the deck and I Academic Department tive 1953 in the port of Elberta, steward departments. He I Seafarers Harry Lundebeg School of Seamanship •'>V; joined the Mich. Brother Anderson sailed served in the Navy from 1941 • P.O. Box 75 in the engine department. He union in 1957 in the port of to 1945. Brother Passanisi 1 Piney Point, MD 20674 8/92 Houston. Boatman Miller , retired in August 1970. retired in December 1982. South Atlantic Port Council Holds Luncheon Congressman Meets with New Orieans MID •i: .: ^ ' ""W.^ ^1"'••-••>•'>'/••"•,'• '^'V.' • • :'?:•;=•• \ ' . ;;'' •• il^-. '' ... U S Representative Bob Livingston (R-La.) talks with New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez (center) as retired SlU Vice President Lindsey Williams welcomes guests to the •:,f. June 5 meeting of the Port Maritime Council of Greater New Orleans and Vrcimty. SP The South Atlantic Port Maritime Council held its quarterly membership luncheon on May 20 in the Jacksonville, Fla. SlU hall. Featured speakers at the event were local legislative candidates. In the photo Remembering Those Who Went Before above, Patrolman Tony McQuay (center) welcomes Dr. Les Warren (left) and retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll. The galley gang who prepared the meal gather in the photo below. From the tejt. Jhey are J. ' i ^farers Willie Grant, Richard Ward, Glenn D'Ambrosio and John Platts. ••'• • Retired Bosun Tony Palino (left) and SlU Vice President West Coast George McCartney flank Captain Dick Haugh of the SS Independence during the recent Maritime Memorial -t •••• Day ceremonies aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, a restored Liberty Ship, in San :?;a•>••' Francisco Bay. Seafarers attending the event tossed a wreath into the sea in memory a .^ips,: of their fallen brothers and sisters. The photo was provided by SlU member John Philips. •t' . '" r • • 'pfi:. i:': •T - •I - a^afeaaa:w&r%grat.>.. i.^ AUGUST 1S92 SeAFAREUSLUG 25 -.-V- fv"^, f,' ' Connie's Galley Crew Aims to Keep Guests Happy I "-'4 General Napolean said American Hawaii Cruises . ; .-r-;- it when he uttered his im ship. mortal phrase, "an army Led by Chief Steward marches on its stomachs." Patrick Olin, the galley And people trying to catch gang must have a &eak- a loved one have said it fast ready for the pre mww when they turned to the dawn risers, then the old adage, "a way to a regular breakfast must be person's heart is through prepared before lunch. their stomach." While some of the crew Galley gang Seafarers works on the afternoon aboard the SS Constitu snacks, the final prepara tion (nicknamed the tions for dinner—which "Connie" by crewmem- has two seatings—must bers) recognize the simple be completed. Finally, principle that plentiful, crewmembers prepare the exquisitely prepared food after-dinner to midnight can be the key ingredient snacks before the whole to a cruise ship thing starts over again. passenger's good time. Olin noted to a Seafarers • • S'" - • >'^'0 To this end, the steward LOG reporter that there is department works around never time to relax in the the clock to make sure no galley. "We always have a '•M passenger goes hungry meal preparation in the and no palate goes un works. It's a constant job to 'f j|;. satisfied during the seven- keep hundreds of people day voyage aboard the happy and satified." Cook Julio Lambert slices prime rib Keeping an eye on the eggs is Assistant Baker Mario Ramiro has for a passenger. Assistant Cook Danny Nguyeu. pancakes hot off the griddle. •WW Watching over the galley operations are Executive Chef Hector Morales (left) and Chief Steward Patrick Olin. -•-u v ^ , No tears are Shed while Second Sous Chef Ozzie Stoiber is one Dicirig a carrot is one task for Standing by an order is Second Assistant Cook Mano Firme jr. Bennett oeels an onion, of the galley's many experts. Second Cook Djasni Mohamad. Cook Carlos LMadayag. keeps delicious meals coming. K ' — ^ elwI^rwiRrkfir Joseoh Walsh Second Cook Jay Pichay slices Showing his proficiency for cracking eggs with one Mushrooms are needed in Second bread for finger sandwiches. hand is Chief Baker Willie Creer. Cook Elhossiny EInaggar's recipe. tinisnesmaRiiia«»iiu 26 SEAFARBKIOG AimSTI^ Trainee Lifeboat Class 500—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 500 are Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's endor (from left, kneeling, front row) Tfieodore Karabinas, Victor Serrano, Jared Tryal, sement are (from left, kneeling) K.C. Taylor (instructor). Otto Borden, Robert Baskin, Jerome Scola, Stepfianie Hendrick, Chris Kalinowski, (second row) Ben Cusic Anthony Douglas, Grant Jones III, Obaid H. All, (second row, kneeling) Fred Lau, (instructor), Douglas Hau, James Lacy, Lorenzo Martin, Jason Simpson, Jerry Jeffrey Robinson, Chris Stringer, Pasquale Giorgilli, Mark Lecik, David Penney, Howard Jr., William Weeks Jr., Willie McFadden Jr., (third row) Kyle Tabor, Dave Fereuza Gifford, John Favero, (third row, standing) James McCarthy, Lawrence Hayes, Thomas Hurley Jr., Benjamin DeGonia, Mark Mullen, Michael Kozak, Jason Neslein, Fred Cintorino, Dave Chesson Jr., William Boyd, Joe Carson, Barron Bonefont and Jerry Herman. Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Geronimo Rawlings, Warren Barroner, James Alexander and Russ Dasaro. Not pictured is Ron Mercer. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations—Compiet- X:. KFmnrBoJon^^^^^^^^ Upgraders Lifeboat-Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the finstmctSrBob Rudd Robert Sdwel'l Ed SaclSind JohnS '®"' kneeling) Osman Haslam, John D'Alessandro, Mark (instructor). Bob Rudd, Robert Caldwell, Ed Sacks and John Kelly. Cabasag, Gary Morrison, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor). Chris Coggins, William Ware, Kenneth Myers, Dennis Shaw and Larry Calhoun. 11^ M':^: '•fri.'' ,', •t"v. ••='.h .• •' .'. irefighting—Successfully completing the advanced firefighting curriculum on June 24 are (from left, front row) Byran Cummings (instructor), David Queipo, Mel Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the course leading to gradua- Santos, Jeff Libby, Leroy Hopkins, John Smith (instructor), (second row) Lawrence tion from the marine electrical maintenance program are (from left, seated) Sheldon Clark, Ed Johnston, Jose Marrero, Steve Thompson, (third row) Joe Young, Jay Greenberg, Dave Plumb, Mike Novak, Mark Dumas, (standing) Robert Stancavage, Phillips, Leon Johnson, Marc Taylor, (fourth row) Bill O'Neill, Bob Kiefer, Rick David Tillman, Lawrence Holbert, Eric ^^lzhuhn (instmctor) and James Brock. Bamhart, Leonard White, (fifth row) Craig Pare, James Watts and Bill Mustion. r- \, • •-• U.- . • ••• ,. Marine Electronics Technician—Success- Pumproom Maintenance and Opera- Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the graduat- fully completing the marine electronics technician tions—Graduating are (from left, kneeling) Wayne F. inmireboat class on June 2 are (from left) John Watkins, course are (seated) Christopher Barry, (from left, stand- Gonsalves, Donald E. Morgan, (second row) Jim Shaf- f.'r Art Jonassen, Carmelita D. Henry, Kerry Tyrone Roby ing) J.R. Hawkins, Robert A. Farmer, Scott Morris and far (instructor), Jon Beard, Leonardo Papa, Tony Ripoll f Sr. and Ben Cusic (Instructor). Mark Rainess (instmctor)., and Eric H. Sutton. i- AUGUSTISfa SCWARBtSUm 27 if- • '.1" . Hecerilllcetkm Prograuut Check-In Completion IJS' • The foUowing is Ae rarrent course schedule for classes beginning between CfMUrse Date Date August and De«n^r1^ a the Seafaiets Harry Lundebeig School of Seaman- Bosun Recertilfieation Septinnber28 November 2 ship loca^ a the Paul HaU Center for Marittme Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. SlemrdUpi truOhmCourses T^e coui^ schedule may change to reflect the needs of the memberehip, the Check-Di Comidetkm manume industry and—in times of conflict—die nation's security. Course Date Date As^tant Cooks Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions BeekgpgndkiBeeune$ Chief Cook, Chief Steward dRice for starting dates) Chedc-ln Ciunpletioii Course • • Date Date Able Seaman September 14 October 23 radlngCeurses November 9 December 18 Check-In Completimi All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Course- ' Date Date Sealift Operations ca^ Maintenance course. QMED-Any Rating September 14 December 4 Ship Handling August 31 Sqitemberll FiremanA¥atertender and Oiler August31 OctoberO November 2 November 13 October December 4 Radar Observer Unlimited September 14 September 18 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. November 16 November 20 Puniproom MainL & Gyrations August 31 October 9 Celestial Navigatfon August 3 August 28 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 17 October9 Octobers October30 October 19 December 11 ThirdMate August 31 December 11 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations October 26 December4 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Marine Electronics—^Technician I September 28 November 6 Marine Electronics—T^rhnican II November 9 December 18 Basic Electronics SaMfSpedaHf Courses August31 September 25 Hydraulics August 17 September 11 Check-In Completion Course Date Date November 23 December 18 Diesel Engine Technolc^ August 17 September 11 Oil Spin Preventkm and August 17 August 21 Welding October 12 November 6 Containment August 31 September 4 iV' . October 12 October 16 J " October 26 October 30 1992MuHeOucaikm Schedule Lifeboatman August 3 August 14 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg -f-v I August 17 August 28 School. Please contact die admissions office for enrollment information. August31 September 11 Check-In Completion September 14 September 25 Course Date Date September 28 October 9 High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact October 12 October 23 Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting I I ^ ^ ^ ^ October 26 November 6 English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) November 9 November 20 November 23 December 4 December 7 December 18 SHLSSCellege Program Schedule tor 1992 Basic/Advanced Fire Fightiiig October20 October30 FULL 8-week sessions August 31 October 23 October 26 December 18 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing mmuuNGAPPimAim sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your Name Date of Birth department Md seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg (Lu«) (Fint) (Middle) Month/Pay/Ye School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Address (Stfeet) Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. . Telephone _L _L RATING DATE DATE OF (City) (Stale) (ZipCode) ' (AieaCbde) VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member G Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. SIGNATURE Social Security #_ • Book # _DATE. Seniority Department - - I am interested in the following G Marine Electrical ALL DEPARTMENTS course(s) checked below or indi Maintenance U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No Home Port_ - G Welding cated here if not listed G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Lifeboatman (must be taken Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held , with another course) G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Oil Spill Prevention & i;, C:ontairunent G Diesel Engine Technology Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes DNO G Assistant Engineer/CTiief DECK Engineer Motor Vessel If yes, which program: from to. • AB/Sealift G Original 3rd Engineer Steam ADULT EDUCATION : • • • -si: • 1st Class Pilot or Motor DEPARTMENT Last grade of school completed • ThirdMate G RefrigeratedContainers G Adult Basic Education (ABE) Advanced Maintenance O Radar Observer Unlimited G High School Equivalency Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes •NO D Master Inspected Towing G Electro-Hydraulic Systems Program (GED) Vessel G Automation G Developmental Smdies (DVS) If yes, course(s) taken D Towboat Operator Mand G Hydraulics G English as a Second • NO O Celestial Navigation G Marine Electronics Language (ESL) Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes Q Simulator C:ourse Technician G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation If yes, how many weeks have you completed? STEWARD ENGINE G Assistant Cook Utili^ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • FOWT G Cook and Baker G ChiefCook •§ • Yes • No Firefighting:• Yes • No CPR:• Yes •NO O QMED—Any Rating • Variablevtuuuric Spe^ L/V-DC L/IIVCDrive G Chief Steward COLLEGE PROGRAM Systems (Marine Electronics) GLI Towboat Inland Cook GLJ Associates in Arts DegreeDegret Date available for training 1 lansporUUon will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only If you present orighial receipts and snccessfiiny com plete the coarse. If you have any questions, contact yonr port agent before depailing for Piney PoinL Primary language spoken RETURN COMPLBTEO APPLICATION TO: Seahuers Hatty Lundebag Upgrading Onler, P.O. Box 75, Pin^ Point, MD 20674. iii(i!!ii i||i iiiilif 1993 gU Scholarships SEAEUIERS Announced Seven scholarships wKI be awarded In 1993 to help members and their dependents further their college or university studies. Those Interested In applying should start collecting the necessary paperwork NOW! See page 8 for additional Information. Volume 54,a Number 8 J4M^U^ 1992 Job Corps Bestows Top Award to Seafarer Porter When James Porter reported last when he entered the Harpers Ferry month to the Seafarers Harry Lun- (W.Va.) Job Corps Center in January deberg School of Seamanship as a 1991. member of class 502, it was the cul Earlier in his life, the 23-year-old mination of 18 months of hard work had dropped out of high school to that saw his efforts recognized with help his mother support the family. a National Leadership Award from Even though he enjoyed working the National Job Corps, a federal pro with his hands. Porter discovered he gram funded by the departments of -S3SS.i was not able to hold or acquire a Labor and the Interior to help young construction job without a high men and women between the ages of school diploma. He got upset and let 16 and 22 obtain educational and his weight climb to 360 pounds. vocational skills. About this time. Porter met a Job While other Job Corps award win Corps recruiter who told him the pro ners wore Sunday-best outfits. Porter gram could help him acquire a high marched to the stage in his khaki school equivalency diploma (GED) Lundeberg School uniform. "I'm as well as train him with a job skill. proud of the uniform and what it rep Porter left his Newport News, Va. resents to me. It was my goal and I home and headed for Harpers Ferry achieved it," he told a Seafarers LOG Job Corps Center where he met Bud reporter before taking part in the Casto, its placement coordinator and Washington, D.C. ceremony on July instructor for building and apartment 23. maintenance. Helped Support Family Casto took Porter under his wing. Becoming a member of the Showing off his achievement award to Bud Casto of the Harpers Ferry (W.Va.) Job After retiring from a Fortune 500 Corps Center (left) and his mother, Evelyn Porter, is Seafarer James Porter. Seafarers became Porter's goal as company, Casto returned to his home soon as he heard about the union state of West Virginia where he was reported it to the national program. Corps. He studied, became a dorm asked if he would teach a skill to Since then. Harpers Ferry Job Corps leader, was placed in charge of young men and women through the center has recommended 27 men and several other groups at the old federally funded program. In the women, including Porter, to the Lun Civilian Conservation Corps site and back of his mind, Casto remembered deberg School. In fact, Casto's was named a winner of the program's the Seafarers' 1959 summer-student daughter Kimberly sails as a "National Leadership" award for his program that gave him an oppor cool^aker. region. Finally, days before reporting tunity to sail aboard an SlU-con- "When I met James, I encouraged to Piney Point, he was informed he tracted vessel out of the port of him to look at the merchant marine had won the national award. "I just Brooklyn. "I made more money in as a career," Casto said. Porter added couldn't believe it when I heard," those four weeks than any of my he was attracted to the SIU because Porter stated. friends who stayed home and worked of the travel, "plus I saw a couple of Number One Job Corps Student all sunmier," he recalled. the pay stubs. You Can't beat that." Not only did he receive the recog Plney Point Recommended But both noted, before he could enter nition, but he "graduated as the num Piney Point, Porter had some work to ber one student in the Job Corps Casto had kept up with the SIU do. Seafarer James Porter (center) receives and knew about die union's school in program nationwide," Casto added. his National Leadership Award from Or. That work included acquiring a Piney Point when he started with Job GED, studying 2,000 hours in "That's out of 50,000 students. Michael Murphy (right) from the National James is a prime example of what can Office of Job Corps, while Maryland Corps seven years ago. He visited electrical and pipefitting courses and Delegate Ulysses Carrie watches. Piney Point, liked what he saw and losing 94 pounds, which Porter said be done through Job Corps with a he did by dieting and using Casto's goal like the SIU." One Vote Counts boxing gym. "It wasn't a piece of Upon graduation from the Lun cake which is something I had to give deberg School, Porter plans to enter up," he added. the engine department. His goal is to However, Porter persevered at Job become a QMED. Help Locale This Missing Chiid The National Center for Missing (800) 843-5678 or the Buncombe and Exploited Children has asked (N.C.) County Sheriffs Office, the membership of the SIU to help Missing Persons Unit at (704) 277- locate Mary Elizabeth Green. 8080. Missing from Arden, N.C. since August 6, 1991 when she was 15 years old, Mary Green is con sidered an endangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 10 inches tall and weighed 155 lbs. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Mary Elizabeth Green has a scar on her back, a mole on her neck and a pockmark on her right cheek. She has a heart condi tion and needs medication which The first step to voting in this year's general elections on November 3 is she does not have with her. registering with the local board of elections. In photo above, New York members Anyone having information obtain their registration fonns from SIU Assistant Vice President Kermett should contact the National Center Mangram (seated, right) and receive assistance in filling them out. All SIU members and pensioners are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. for Missing and Exploited Children Mary Elizabeth Green .AihA-