Vol. 53, No.4 The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO July | August 2017

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

Matson Announces New Marshall Islands Service Tug Gretchen Dunlap Aids Maersk Ship in Alaska Victory for Brusco Mates in 20-Year Battle to Join MM&P The Master, Mate & Pilot is the Table of Contents official voice of the International Vol. 53, No. 4 July | August 2017 Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (International From the President 1 Marine Division of the ILA), AFL-CIO. © 2017 IOMMP.

News Briefs 2 The Master, Mate & Pilot (ISSN 0025-5033) is published bimonthly MM&P expresses support for those affected by by the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots. MM&P Hurricane Harvey; victory for MM&P in Brusco mates’ Headquarters: 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD 20-year battle for representation; Matson announces 21090-1953. new U.S.-flag Marshall Islands service; TugGretchen Dunlap Phone: (410) 850-8700 helps keep Maersk ship in Alaska from running aground. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bridgedeck.org Periodicals Postage Paid at MM&P Health & Benefits Plans 16 Elkridge, MD and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send Offshore scholarship winners; be a wise consumer: address changes to The Master, Mate & Pilot, 700 Maritime using contracted medical service providers can save Blvd., Suite B, Linthicum money for you and the Plan. Heights, MD 21090-1953 Don Marcus Chairman, Editorial Board News From MITAGS 18 Lisa Rosenthal Communications Director MITAGS-PMI recognizes four key staffers for 20 or more years of service. INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Don Marcus, President Steven Werse, Secretary-Treasurer

Pensioners 19 VICE PRESIDENTS Thomas Bell, Great Lakes & Gulf Stephen H. Doherty, Atlantic Maritime MM&P Directory 20 Don Josberger, Offshore Atlantic Klaus Luhta, Offshore Gulf & Government Affairs Cross’d the Final Bar 24 George A. Quick, Pilots Randall H. Rockwood, Federal Employees Thank You Contributors to the MM&P PCF! 25 Timothy Saffle, Pacific Maritime Region Lars Turner, Offshore Pacific

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Helping Our Community, Strengthening Our Nation

Union Sisters and Brothers:

t is difficult to observe events around the country or, indeed, Iaround the world without being concerned for the state of our nation and the future of our children. As we go to press, Masters, Mates & Pilots is using the funds we have available for that purpose to assist members who are in distress because of Hurricane Harvey. Many members have been displaced from their homes, our hiring hall is not accessible due to flooding and our long-time dispatcher had to be evacuated from her home by boat. We are reaching out to those affected by the storm and pledge to do everything we can to assist in the rebuilding. More information on what you can do to help is on page 2. Taking a step back from the situation on the Gulf Coast, a North Korean missile flying over the Japanese Island of Hokkaido brings home the sobering reality of the wartime role of the U.S Merchant Marine, while events closer to home provide distressing insight into how far we have to go as a nation. The disgraceful events in Charlottesville, Va., demand admonition from all right- thinking Americans, who realize that it would be far better to devote our energies to promoting understanding and cooperation MM&P members at a march for national unity in San Francisco among the citizens of our country rather than to sowing hatred in August. (Left to right) Ryan Leo, Jeremy Hope, Don Marcus and division. and Darrin Muenzberg. What has often been left unsaid in the recent debate about race and division in America is that, while we have a long way to go, What does have an increasingly important place in our national we have also made great strides. Ninety years ago, Masters, Mates dialogue are concerns about the ability of the U.S. Merchant & Pilots, like many American Federation of Labor craft unions Marine to respond to the potential conflicts looming on the of the era, had racial and religious covenants in our Constitution. horizon. Key developments indicate the increasing interest of It took the Second World War and its aftermath for pioneers like the federal government in assessing the availability of qualified Captain Hugh Mulzac, the first black captain of a modern U.S.- mariners to respond to a national emergency. A new Maritime flag merchant ship, to slowly break down the barriers that were Workforce Working Group, including MM&P Vice President once in place. Klaus Luhta and other representatives of maritime labor, is in Labor, like the nation generally, has its share of shortcomings. the process of developing recommendations for improving the The work is far from over, but if history, including labor history, capabilities of the U.S. deep sea maritime workforce. The effort proves nothing else, it proves that caving in to appeals for division includes a formal submission by maritime labor to the Federal and hatred is a losing response, one that breeds nothing but Docket (Docket No. MARAD 2017-0117). poverty and devastation. It is clearly recognized not only by the U.S. Maritime I am happy to say that an MM&P contingent joined 20,000 Administration but also by the Department of Defense and, specifically, by USTRANSCOM, that there are not enough other Americans in the anti-fascism march down Market Street in qualified deep-sea mariners to support extended military San Francisco on August 26. As one of our MM&P participants, operations: the shortfall is approximately 2000. While the current Captain Darrin Muenzberg, told a local reporter: “Union sailors labor pool is sufficient to maintain peacetime levels of activity, in the U.S. Merchant Marine fought fascism in World War II. the difficulty would be sustaining our military in the event of We’ve been doing it ever since and we’re here to show that isn’t extended military operations or national emergency. going to change.” As trade unionists, mariners and U.S. citizens, we are proud to affirm that intolerance, racism and bigotry have no place in our national dialogue. continued on page 2

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From the President, continued subject. If given adequate support from the White House and Congress, these experienced leaders will be able to take steps to Enhancing government programs to generate the additional strengthen the Merchant Marine in the area it is needed most: cargo that would warrant new commercial investment in U.S-flag developing good, sustainable jobs. ships—and the resulting jobs—is essential to turning our industry Filling the two-thousand-mariner gap recognized by around. As may be readily appreciated by everyone who works USTRANSCOM and MARAD requires action: action that for a living, expending the time, money and effort to obtain and is entirely consistent with the mantra of “America First.” This maintain professional credentials makes sense only when jobs would include enhancing the capabilities of our merchant marine appear to be available, now and in the future. and national defense by facilitating the carriage of crude oil Absent the prospect of ready employment at sea, mariners and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports aboard U.S.-flag will continue to leave the job market to pursue other lines of vessels, negotiating bilateral cargo-sharing agreements with our work. Young people will not enter an industry with declining major trading partners, fully enforcing our Cargo Preference laws employment opportunities and, at best, stagnant wages and and putting an end to destructive and dishonest attacks on the working conditions. Today skilled mariners, the most critical of Jones Act. whom take ten to fifteen years to fully train, are continuing to Masters, Mates & Pilots is doing our part to assist members leave the industry due to diminishing prospects. devastated by Hurricane Harvey, and to promote our jobs, our Maintaining personnel levels in the U.S. Merchant Marine is time-honored profession and national unity. no less critical to national security than is maintaining personnel levels in the Army, Navy or Air Force. National security is a Sincerely and fraternally, team effort. We are fortunate that both our Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, and our Maritime Administrator, Don Marcus Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, are extremely well-versed on this MM&P International President

Hurricane Harvey

The entire Masters, Mates & Pilots community extends its sincere Ports-Government Affairs Klaus Luhta ([email protected]) condolences to everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey. for information on how to petition for assistance from one of Our hearts go out to those who are suffering because of the these funds. hurricane itself and the floods that have occurred in its aftermath. Other members, please consider making a contribution to the MM&P Members Welfare Fund. You can make a contribution by credit card on our website: http://bridgedeck.org/members-welfare-plan-donation/ To make a contribution by check, please make your check payable to the MM&P Members Welfare Fund and send it to:

MM&P Members Welfare Fund c/o Juli Rodriguez MM&P 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953

Please note that contributions to the MM&P Members Welfare Fund are not tax deductible. Thank you for standing in solidarity with your fellow MM&P members. MM&P provides assistance to members in distress through various beneficial funds. Members in good standing with MM&P who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey should contact MM&P Vice President Gulf

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MM&P- and IBU-Crewed Tug Gretchen Dunlap Helps Save Maersk Containership in Alaska

The Gretchen Dunlap, operated by Dunlap Towing, helped tow a disabled Maersk containership to safety on July 15 after it lost power and risked running aground in Alaska. The mariners aboard theGretchen Dunlap are members of the MM&P United Inland Group-Pacific Maritime Region and the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU). The 872-foot Danish-flag Laura Maersk lost power on July 14 at around 1700 local time while underway north of Akutan Island in Alaska’s Aleutian island chain. The vessel was carrying an unconfirmed number of containers and an estimated 51,500 gallons of fURL oil. According to a situation report issued by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, the vessel came within just 5.5 Mariners aboard Gretchen Dunlap towed a Maersk containership which nautical miles of landfall off Akutan before it was rescued by had lost power and risked running aground. mariners aboard the Gretchen Dunlap and two other tugs. There were no reports of pollution or injuries among the Dunlap provides towing and assist services throughout Puget 24-person crew of the Laura Maersk. Sound, along the Pacific Coast into Canada, to Alaska including After one tug arrested the containership’s drift approximately remote ports above the Arctic Circle, and across the Pacific Ocean 5.5 nautical miles from landfall in Akutan, the crew of the to Hawaii and beyond. Gretchen Dunlap successfully deployed the State’s Emergency Gretchen Dunlap is deployed in Dutch Harbor, where it assists Towing System and towed the Laura Maersk to Unalaska. ships calling at the port.

Matson Announces New U.S.-Flag Marshall Islands Service

MM&P-contracted Matson has announced it will introduce a new The vessel, to be renamed Kamokuiki–“small island or vessel” direct U.S.-flag service between Honolulu and the Republic of the in the Hawaiian language–was built in Germany in 2000 and Marshall Islands (RMI) that will shorten cargo transit times from brought under the U.S. flag in 2013. the U.S. mainland by as many as eight days. Before it is delivered to Matson in late 2017, the ship will be Starting in the first quarter of 2018, the new biweekly service fitted with two, 45-ton cranes that can be joined to handle heavy will call at three ports in the RMI: Kwajalein, Ebeye and Majuro. lift cargoes. Matson said in an official statement that it has entered into an The company says the vessel will be well-suited to the island trade agreement to purchase a 707-TEU, U.S.-flagged containership to because of its small stature, two cranes, hydraulic folding hatch operate the new service. covers and extreme maneuverability produced by a bow thruster and flap rudder to allow docking without tugs. The licensed deck officers aboard the new Matson vessel will be members of MM&P. Matson has served the Marshall Islands since 1972. It currently serves Kwajalein, Ebeye and Majuro from the U.S. West Coast via Guam, where westbound containerized and bulk cargo is transshipped to the company’s Micronesia service. The new service from Honolulu will deliver cargo from the U.S. West Coast to Kwajalein, Ebeye and Majuro with a transit time of approximately two weeks, depending on the West Coast port, compared to three weeks or more with the current service.

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Victory for MM&P in Long-Running Battle To Defend Mates’ Right to Join Union

Mates who work aboard Brusco Tug & Barge vessels in Washington State will finally be able to join the MM&P Pacific Maritime Region—almost 20 years after they voted in favor of becoming part of Masters, Mates & Pilots. Mates, engineers and deckhands working for Brusco in the ports of Cathlamet and Longview, Wash., voted to join the union in 1999. But the company refused to bargain, arguing that the mates were actually supervisors and thus not eligible for union representation. In August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued the definitive ruling in the case, reaffirming the finding of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that Brusco violated the law by refusing to bargain with MM&P over the unit, including mates. Outside the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. AFL-CIO The NLRB found—and the Court agreed—that Brusco’s claim Attorney James Coppess (left) and MM&P International Counsel Gabriel that the mates were supervisors was completely without merit. Terrasa (right) urged members of the three-judge panel to uphold Brusco In May, MM&P International Counsel Gab Terrasa and AFL- mates’ right to union representation. CIO Attorney James Coppess had appeared before the Court to urge it to uphold the mates’ right to representation. representation they elected,” said MM&P President Don Marcus. Arguing in support of their position was also NLRB attorney “While we are gratified that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Michael Hickson. D.C. Circuit agreed and ordered Brusco to bargain with MM&P, Three months later, the Court issued its definitive ruling in favor the absurdity of an organizing drive taking close to twenty years to of the mates and the union. wind its way through our legal system speaks volumes about the anti- “For almost twenty years, MM&P has been fighting to protect worker bias of our national labor laws.” the right of Brusco Tug & Barge employees to have the union

Rear Adm. Mark Buzby Sworn In as Maritime Administrator

military and maritime industry leader who enjoys broad support on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. He served as commander of Military Sealift Command (MSC) and then as president and chief executive officer of the National Defense Transportation Association. MM&P President Don Marcus, a classmate of Buzby’s at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Class of 1979, attended the swearing-in ceremony. “Mark Buzby gets things done and commands respect,” Marcus says. “Aboard ship as a naval officer or in command at MSC, his guiding principle is always ‘the Mission and the People.’ MM&P President Don Marcus (right) and MEBA President Marshall “What better guideline can there be aboard ship or ashore, in the Ainley congratulated Rear Adm. Mark Buzby after the ceremony. military or outside of it, when it comes to the workplace?” As head of the Maritime Administration, Buzby’s role will be to Rear Adm. Mark Buzby was sworn in on Aug. 14 as the new head advise Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, and to strengthen of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). and expand relations between MARAD and the other maritime Buzby, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, is a highly respected industry stakeholders.

4 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 New Contracts for MM&P Pacific Maritime Region at Washington State Ferries and Crowley Marine Services

Representatives of the MM&P Pacific Maritime Region (PMR) met with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee this summer to sign the three contracts that cover MM&P members who sail for Washington State Ferries (WSF). The contracts cover WSF masters, WSF mates and WSF Watch Center Supervisors, a bargaining unit that now includes WSF Fleet/ Facility Security Officers. PMR Vice President Tim Saffle and Regional Representative Dan Twohig signed the three, two-year contracts. “On behalf of the union, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the members who assisted in the negotiations on these contracts,” Saffle said. “Many thanks to masters Jim Bauer, Tim Koivu, Matt Miller and Gary Simpson; to mates Brett Bartanen, Glen Hogarth and Harlow MM&P Vice President Tim Saffle and PMR Representative Dan Twohig Wood; and to Watch Center supervisors Scott Braymer and Marie (first and second from right)with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Waterman.” and Washington State Chief Negotiator Jerry Holder at the signing In other contract news, PMR members who work at Crowley ceremony for the new contract for MM&P members who work at Marine Services voted overwhelmingly in favor of a three-year Washington State Ferries. agreement in a ballot that was counted Aug. 17.

IMO’s Highest Award for Bravery at Sea Goes to Houston Pilots McGee and Phillips

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has named two River, a vessel that was so large it required two pilots. Houston Pilots—Captains Michael McGee and Michael Phillips—as McGee was undocking the ship when it experienced engine the recipients of the 2017 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. failure and struck two mooring dolphins, rupturing a fuel tank and causing a spill of approximately 90,000 gallons of diesel fuel that ignited and burned. The pilots maintained their stations in the wheelhouse surrounded by a 200-foot-high wall of burning fuel. McGee was able to maneuver the burning ship away from surrounding ships, preventing the flames from spreading to the numerous tank vessels moored on both sides of the channel. Phillips handled communications with the Coast Guard and coordinated firefighting efforts with tugs and fireboats via radio. The blaze continued for approximately 90 minutes. One pilot’s face and hair were singed, the Coast Guard reported. The other pilot broke out and charged a firehose and extinguished a fire on the port bridge wing himself. Once the fire was extinguished, McGee brought the vessel safely Although nominations for the award are solicited annually from to dock. United Nations’ member states and international organizations, the The IMO awards will be presented Nov. 27 at a special ceremony. award is presented only in years the IMO determines that it is merited. Phillips and McGee have also been given the U.S. Coast Guard’s The International Maritime Pilots Association nominated McGee Meritorious Public Service Award. and Phillips for the award for an incident that took place just after The Houston Pilots are members of the MM&P Pilots midnight on Sept. 6, 2016, aboard the 800-foot tank-ship Aframax Membership Group.

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Trump Administration Drops Plan to Increase Cargo Preference Requirement for Food Aid

The Trump administration has decided not to issue an executive order requiring that a much higher percentage of all U.S. food aid shipments be transported on American ships. According to a Reuters news report, the President was considering issuing an executive order that would have increased— to a level as high as 100 percent–the current requirement that 50 percent of such aid be transported on U.S.-flagged vessels. The administration is said to have viewed the plan as a component of Trump’s promised “America First” campaign. He reportedly dropped the idea after Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and a number of other members of Congress voiced their opposition. The White House has not issued official statements either on the proposed executive order or on the decision to withdraw it. Supporters say that increasing the percentage of food aid Cargo is key to maintaining the capability of the American carried on U.S.-flag ships would help slow the decline in the size fleet to support the mission of the Department of Defense in time of the U.S.-flag fleet and create new jobs for American mariners. of war or other national emergency.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers First Mate Aaron Kirk Is in the News

Aaron Kirk, a member of the MM&P Federal Employees He was interviewed about opportunities for military veterans Membership Group, has been profiled by Waterways Journal in the maritime industry—in particular, on the inland rivers— Weekly. for the series “Red, White, Blue and Brown: Veterans Work the The publication is known as “The Riverman’s Bible” because River.” Kirk, a New Hampshire native, decided to join the Navy at age 19. He became a boatswain mate, participating in operations that included navigation, cargo, flight, search and seizure. He moved to Columbus, Miss., when he married, and was quickly hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “I was hired first by the Corps as a seasonal deckhand and within a year-and-a-half, I became a licensed merchant mariner,” he says. He was promoted to first mate shortly thereafter. Kirk says the military taught him to plan ahead and to understand the importance of teamwork. The MV Mississippi, the largest diesel towboat on the river, is operated by USACE Memphis District. Ninety percent of the time it is moving barges, equipment and supplies in support of mat sinking operations. of its wide distribution among inland tug and barge operators and “For me, what the Corps team does by keeping the river open the fact that it has been published continuously since 1887. for traffic is amazing, because we’re literally battling Mother Kirk enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a teenager and then went to Nature every day,” Kirk says. work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), where he “What the commercial vessel guys are doing is equally amazing; now sails as first mate aboard the largest towboat in the country, most people don’t realize the work that it takes to build a tow or the MV Mississippi. navigate a vessel.”

6 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 New Research on Fatigue Confirms Risks of “Six-On/Six-Off” Watch System

New research released by the U.K. Maritime & Coastguard Agency The results are in keeping with the findings of The Horizon has confirmed the results of previous studies that found the six-on/ Project, a multi-year study of the impact on cognitive performance six-off watch pattern significantly worse in terms of the quantity of watch-keeping patterns. and quality of mariners’ sleep than other watch-standing schedules. In The Horizon Project, researchers analyzed data drawn from The news was reported by Nautilus, realistic scenarios using experienced the union that represents British, watch-keepers working on ship Dutch and Swiss merchant mariners. simulators. MM&P partners with Nautilus as They found substantial risks caused a member of the Nautilus Federation. by fatigue-induced impairment of The new research examines the Those working an eight-on/ cognitive ability in the six-on/six-off level of fatigue associated with different eight-off schedule slept longer, watch system. watch-keeping patterns. The new research reported by One study looked at people had better quality sleep and Nautilus found that the “dog watch” working an eight-hours-on/eight- system used by the British Royal Navy hours-off schedule aboard five dredges. experienced less stress had the lowest risk of mariners falling The other used predictive software and sleepiness. asleep on watch. to analyze five different two-watch In the dog-watch system, one watch systems and three different three- is split into two shorter watches so that watch systems. there is an odd number each day. The first study found that the It allows crew members to have a eight-on/eight-off schedule is much different watch schedule each day. better than the six-on/six-off in terms of fatigue. Often, dog watches are set at dinner to allow the entire crew to Mariners working on the eight-on/eight-off schedule slept be fed in a relatively short time period. longer and had better quality sleep. They also experienced less stress The researchers also found that so-called “five-and-dime” and sleepiness. schedules–which split the day into five-hour watches, with the The six-on/six-off system, commonly used in the U.S. inland exception of a four-hour watch from 2200 to 0200—had lower risks tug and barge industry, was associated with less sleep, poorer quality than any of the two-watch systems. sleep, more stress and a greater risk of fatigue.

Replacement of Credentials Lost Due to Hurricane Harvey

Duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials can be issued free to those Credentials issued per the process above will include a corresponding whose credentials were lost or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Medical Certificate, if previously issued. Harvey. NMC will try to have duplicate credentials mailed out the next To get an expedited replacement credential, provide a statement business day. of loss to the National Maritime Center by fax to 1-304-433-3412 or Alternatively, mariners may submit form CG-719B, Application e-mail to [email protected]. for Merchant Mariner Credential, with the information above, to one The statement should contain: your full name; birth date; of the Regional Exam Centers. mariner’s reference number (if you don’t know the reference number, If your credential is unserviceable due to damage or your lost include the Social Security number); mailing address the replacement credential is subsequently found, that credential should be mailed to credential should be sent; phone number and/or e-mail address that NMC. NMC can use to contact you with any questions; description of If you have questions, please contact NMC via Online Chat or circumstances surrounding loss/destruction of the credential. Ticketing System, by e-mailing [email protected], or by calling Unless otherwise requested, any duplicate Merchant Mariner 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662).

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AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department Elects New Officers

Larry I. Willis and Greg Regan have build on what he has created.” been elected to head the AFL-CIO Willis has served TTD in a variety of roles for nearly 20 Transportation Trades Department years. Regan has been with TTD for six years. Before joining (TTD), AFL-CIO. the organization, he worked on Capitol Hill as chief of staff to a Their election by unanimous senior member of Congress. vote of the TTD Executive The TTD Executive Committee saluted Ed Wytkind for “his Committee follows the decision by leadership, unwavering commitment to working people and outgoing TTD President Edward ‘laser-like focus’ on TTD’s mission.” Wytkind to step down after more Masters, Mates & Pilots is one of the 32 transportation than two decades at the helm of unions that belong to TTD. TTD President the transportation labor advocacy MM&P President Don Marcus praised the election of Willis Larry Willis. group. and Regan, and thanked Wytkind for his years of service. During his tenure, Wytkind built “Your tireless work ethic and your ability to forge partnerships TTD into a strong, vocal and results-driven organization, and both within the labor movement and across the political aisle increased the number of member unions from 18 to 32. have won the members of MM&P and the other TTD unions “Under Ed’s direction, we have become a leader in advocating a strong voice in Washington, D.C., and forced open a place for for policies that empower working people and strengthen and us at the table,” he said. expand our transportation network,” Willis said. Wytkind will continue to work with the labor movement “I am eager to work with our affiliates and Greg Regan to as an advisor to the leadership of the national AFL-CIO.

USNS Lewis B. Puller Converted to USS

USNS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) was converted to USS on June 24 to meet special mission needs. Puller has operated with a hybrid MSC/Navy crew, as is the case with USS Ponce. Puller is crewed by licensed deck officers who are represented by the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG). It has undergone upgrades at NASSCO shipyard to allow it to support special operations forces. Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Muehlbauer, Puller’s military crew officer-in-charge, was quoted in a NASSCO press release as saying that the 2015-commissioned expeditionary mobile base underwent upgrades and modifications prior to being USNS Puller is crewed by LDOs represented by the MM&P Federal permanently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Employees Membership Group. “The Puller will be able to support maritime interdictions, operations potentially in-country, and different adaptive command of a Navy CO, similar to USS Ponce. military packages to perform different types of SOF For all crewmembers except the master and the chief contingencies throughout the world,” Muehlbauer said in an engineer, duties and responsibilities will remain the same. official statement. The master and the chief engineer will both report directly The conversion, which has been in discussion for two years, to the CO for operational matters. The chief engineer will called for transitioning Puller from USNS to USS, under the continue reporting to the master for administrative matters.

8 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Chicago Fire Boat Christopher Wheatley at Blessing of Fleet

MM&P retiree Joe O’Connor (foreground) shared photos of Chicago’s annual Blessing of the Fleet, held at Navy Pier. Captain Bob Lund, a member of the MM&P Great Lakes & Gulf Region, piloted the city fireboat Christopher Wheatley, which received the traditional blessing. PHOTOS: Scott Senjanin

Nic Adamson, who sails for the Alaska The float, part of the Juneau Central Labor Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.), a Marine Highway System (AMHS), built Council’s entry for the parade, honors AMHS strong advocate for the U.S. Merchant Marine this magnificent float for the July 4 parade crewmembers who belong to the Inland and America’s working families, speaking with in Juneau. “It’s an awesome float, but I may Boatmen’s Union, the Marine Engineers’ Lily Hall at the Independence Day parade in be biased because Nic built it,” says Shannon Beneficial Association and Masters, Mates Kingston, Wash. Lily is the granddaughter of Adamson, Juneau rep for the MM&P United & Pilots. former MM&P United Inland Group Vice Inland Group-Pacific Maritime Region. President Mike Murray, who retired at the end of 2016. “When you retire, you have time for this kind of thing,” Murray says.

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Help for Plan Participants Who Lost Eyewear in Hurricane Harvey

If you’ve lost, broken or damaged your eyewear in the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, EyeMed—the MM&P Plan vision care provider—can help. Follow these steps:

1. Call 866-652-0018 to talk to an EyeMed representative. 2. Agents have policy-specific support, plus the ability to send (at no-cost) an emergency pair of Adlens Adjustable Glasses, which will allow you to adjust for different distances and switch focus for reading, computer and distance. 3. If you prefer to order permanent replacement glasses or contacts, your EyeMed representative may be able to help in this case as well by extending your eligibility for the contracted vision benefit. Call 866-652-0018 to find 5. That’s it. A pair of Adlens Adjustable Glasses will be sent out more. Glasses or contacts can be shipped free from to you with free overnight shipping (must call by 2:30 pm Glasses.com or ContactsDirect.com. for same-day processing). 4. Provide the shipping address for your Adlens Adjustable Glasses or permanent replacement glasses or contacts. You EyeMed is working with its network of Gulf Coast providers and can also pick them up from a designated local store. with OneSight to provide additional resources and support for you.

Nautilus Federation Legal Support Network Protects MM&P Members 24/7

Did you know that the legal support network for members 3. You can e-mail [email protected] of MM&P and the other Nautilus Federation unions is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week? 4. By Skype, search nautilus-247 A major goal of the network, called JASON, is to protect When a member of one of the Nautilus Federation union members from being unjustly “criminalized” after unions contacts the 24/7 helpline, the details (the accidents at sea. member’s contact information and a description of the You can access the emergency helpline service in six facts) will be forwarded for action to the member’s union. ways: online, chat, by telephone, by e-mail, by SMS text In the event of an accident, you should access the or via Skype. helpline as soon as possible, and before making statements to the authorities. 1. Go to http://nautilusfederation.org/nautilus-247/ Early contact with the Nautilus Federation is essential There you will find a link to an instant message chat if you are to gain the necessary support and assistance or, if you prefer phone contact, a list of helpline and to ensure that you are given the best professional and emergency telephone numbers that you can call technical advice available. free of charge in 45 countries.

2. You can also send an SMS text message to +44 (0)7860 017 119.

10 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Important Reminder: Steps to Take in the Event of a Maritime Casualty

Here are guidelines to keep in mind if you are involved in a maritime iv. Request a translator before giving a statement or answering accident. This list is based on general principles, including those laid any questions if the language spoken by the law enforcement down in international law. officials is not your own, or if English is being spoken and you are not a native speaker. A. If the vessel is boarded by officials: v. Do not rely on promises of immunity made by law enforcement i. Request to see proper identification of any law enforcement officers in exchange for any statement or for answering any officer and record the full details of the identification. questions. Valid offers of immunity from criminal prosecution can generally not be made by law enforcement officials. ii. Notify owner/operator, flag state and consular authorities of the incident and any enquiries made. vi. If the interview is to be conducted outside the ship, refuse to leave unless accompanied by a lawyer and an interpreter (if iii. Cooperate reasonably with the law enforcement authorities necessary), and only after your consular authorities have been involved without waiving any of your legal rights. notified of your whereabouts. iv. Request to be informed of your rights, in a language that you vii. Do not use force to resist your removal from your ship. can understand, under the national law of the boarding state. viii. If intimidated, notify your lawyer and/or consular v. Assert your rights as a citizen of the flag state to be dealt with authorities. by the authorities of the flag state.

B. If a search is carried out: D. If you are detained or arrested: i. Request to be informed at the time of your i. Refuse to allow a search of either yourself Contact JASON, the arrest/detention of the reason for your arrest and or your personal belongings unless a valid of any charges against you. search warrant is produced. Nautilus Federation helpline, at http://nautilusfederation. ii. Request legal assistance and confidential ii. If there is no warrant but law enforcement communication with counsel. officers still insist on a search, clearly state– org/nautilus-247/ preferably in front of witnesses–that you do iii. Request consular assistance. not consent to the search. iv. Request the right to an interpreter (approved, iii. Do not use force to prevent a search. by consular authorities) and to translation of essential documents. iv. Request legal representation before any search is carried out on your person or your belongings. v. Assert the right to be brought promptly before a judge to have the lawfulness of your detention reviewed. v. Request contact with your union, a local trade union official or the Nautilus Federation helpline, JASON, before any search vi. Assert the right to have a trial within a reasonable time and is carried out of you or your belongings. not to be detained pending trial without good reason. vi. Remain present during any search of your belongings, vii. Assert your right not to be subjected to arbitrary arrest preferably also with another crew member present, and note any or detention, and not to be deprived of liberty except on personal items removed or damaged during the search. such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established by law. C. If an interview is conducted: i. Request legal representation before agreeing to answer any The Nautilus Federation unions have pledged to support each questions. other’s members in the event of maritime accidents and to ensure they are afforded their rights and protections provided in the IMO/ ii. You have the right not to incriminate yourself. Make no ILO Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers in the Event of a admissions without getting legal advice. Maritime Casualty. iii. If you decide to speak without a lawyer present, or cannot avoid doing so, then request that there are witnesses present You can access the Nautilus Federation helpline at whom you can trust, including an official of your trade union or http://nautilusfederation.org/nautilus-247/ another local trade union.

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Maersk Seletar Flag-In

Aboard the newly flagged-in Maersk Seletar in the port of Newark: Chief Mate Dan Robinson and Captain Greg Oelkers boarded Maersk Master Greg Oelkers, Second Mate Scott Ford, Chief Mate Dan Seletar from the sea 15 miles off San Juan, Puerto Rico. The vessel then sailed Robinson and Third Mate Paul Camirand. to the Bahamas, where the rest of the U.S. crew joined and the ship was flagged in to the American fleet.

The MM&P-crewed Maersk Denver was positively glowing after a month-long stay in the shipyard in Bahrain that included a new coat of paint. Aboard the Maersk Denver Dazzles vessel at the time: MM&P officers Captain Craig Rumrill, Chief Mate Travis Shirley, Second Mate Greg Callery and Third Mate Dan Fairweather.

12 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Maritime Labor Alliance Meets

Members of the Maritime Labor Alliance (MLA) met in June at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA). Leaders of the six unions that make up the MLA met for the second time this year to discuss a variety of topics including contract issues and negotiations, jurisdictional issues, organizing, the Panama Canal and pending legislation. The MLA member unions are the American Radio Association, the Inland Boatmen’s Union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, MEBA and MM&P. The MLA was formed to protect MLA member jurisdictions, working conditions and labor rights.

Pilots and Navy Senior Leaders Meet at MM&P

MM&P and CNO reps engaged in productive discussions to finally address the significant pay disparity between commercial and Navy Pilots/Chief Pilots. The pay disparity caused recruitment and retention challenges that if left unaddressed could adversely impact Navy’s safe mission accomplishment. The parties await Navy and DOD approval of a lawful policy to resolve these serious, ongoing concerns. In the photo (left to right): CNIC HQ Port Operations Director Jim Risley; CNIC HQ Labor & Employee Relations Director Harry Robinson; Norfolk Chief Pilot Captain Billy Moore; MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski; Norfolk Pilot & MM&P Pilot Delegate Captain Larry McCabe; and Mid-Atlantic Port Operations Director Jeff Hayhurst.

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Union Reps Visit MM&P Ships in Port of Honolulu

Pacific Ports Vice President Lars Turner and Honolulu Rep Randy Swindell were on hand to greet Captain Mark Landow of theMarcus G. Langseth, Kauai Chief Mate David Bennett and PRO Jed Comerford when their vessels were berthed in the Port of Honolulu this summer.

Encouraging Young Mariners of Tomorrow

Contributing to the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates (OBMG) is one of the ways MM&P seeks to encourage young people to pursue careers in the maritime industry. Since it was founded in 1994, OBMG has awarded more than 175 scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. Leadership abilities, social consciousness and work ethic are also considered Donations to OBMG are tax deductible and are used entirely towards the scholarships because OBMG members absorb all administrative costs. Go to www. Students at SUNY Maritime experiment with their new Android tablets, OBMG.org to find out more. a gift from MM&P.

Great Lakes Towing Welcomes New Tug Cleveland

Cleveland-based Great Lakes Towing has added a new harbor tug to its fleet: Cleveland was built in the company’s own shipyard. It performed its first harbor assist on July 17, along with a fleet mate, Tug Illinois. Cleveland’s crew included Captain Brad Sheppard; Captain Scott Baker was in the wheelhouse of Tug Illinois. The Towing Company’s network of tugs are stationed in 11 ports, and serve more than 40 ports and harbors across all eight Great Lakes states. Members of the MM&P Great Lakes & Gulf Region operate the tugs in the Great Lakes Towing fleet.

14 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Unions Meet With Transportation Secretary and Maritime Administrator

MM&P President Donald Marcus and officials of three other maritime unions met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby on Aug. 29. In the photo (left to right) past Maritime Administrator William Schubert, Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby, President Gunnar Lundeberg of the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, MM&P President Don Marcus, President Marshall Ainley of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association and President Paul Doell of the American Maritime Officers. “All present voiced their appreciation for the support that the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration give to the U.S. Merchant Marine,” Marcus said.

Ship Visits in the Port of New York/New Jersey

Aboard Maersk Atlanta. (Left to right) Third Mate Josh Leonardi, Third Mate Aboard Maersk Sentosa. Second Mate Jersey Malec, Captain Brian Mossman, Joe Jimenez, Captain Mike Rausa, MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Don MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Don Josberger and Chief Mate Peter Strez. Josberger and Second Mate Stan Fabbas.

Military Sealift Command Pursers Vote to Join MM&P

Pursers who sail on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels have voted by a wide margin to join the Masters, Mates & Pilots. The election was conducted electronically by the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Members of the new bargaining unit will now be part of the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG), which is represented by MM&P Vice President Randall Rockwood and Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski. The FEMG also represents: deck officers who sail aboard MSC ships; MSC medical services officers; U.S. Navy Civil Service pilots; tug captains sailing for NUWC and CNIC; and professional mariners who sail under the auspices of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), MM&P FEMG officers aboardUSNS Supply and USNS Robert E. Peary the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the National were visited by MM&P officials while they were in-ported at Earle Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NWS. The group discussed various issues and concerns pertaining More information on the vote by MSC pursers to join MM&P to MSC employment. The photo includes MSC masters, mates, medical will appear in future editions of the MM&P publications. services officers and recently organized pursers.

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 15 Masters, Mates & Pilots Plans Administrator’s Column

PATRICK MCCULLOUGH

Health & Benefit Plan information is not provided, the rules require the Plan to suspend benefits to these pensioners/dependents. Scholarship Program The Trustees ratified the action of the Chairman and the Secretary Be a Wise Consumer in approving the six MM&P Offshore scholarship awards for the When Shopping for a Medical Provider year. The winners are: Using a provider contracted with CIGNA/MULTIPLAN minimizes 1. Natasha Gaito – daughter of Kenneth N. Gaito your out-of-pocket costs and saves both you and the Plan 2. Charlotte Ramsden – daughter of Thomas W. Ramsden money. You can go to our website to find a provider in your area 3. Isabelle Haines – daughter of Thomas W. Haines* (http://www.bridgedeck.org/forms/hbproviders-print.pdf). 4. Eamon Robert McCormick – son of Michael J. McCormick* If you have a provider you like who is not contracted, contact 5. Lauren N. DeCastro – daughter of David D. DeCastro* the Plan Office for a nomination form. You can bring it to your 6. Tara E. Josberger – daughter of Donald F. Josberger provider to complete and mail to CIGNA. * Co-Pay Pensioner Here are some examples of potential charges to you and the Plan of contracted providers versus non-contracted providers (in these We will profile the winners in an upcoming issue of The Master, examples, the Major Medical Deductible and Non-PPO deductible Mate & Pilot. Under the provisions of the Plan, International have already been met): Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc. in Nashville, Tenn., reviews all applications submitted by sons and daughters of eligible Offshore 1. PCP visit non-contracted: Charges $275; Plans Allowance members/co-pay pensioners and selects the winners and alternates. $100 payable @90% = $90. Your responsibility $185.*

2018-19 Offshore Scholarship Applications Same visit to a contracted provider: Charges $275; Contract Amount $125 payable @ 100% after $15 co-pay, which is Eligible dependent children of eligible Offshore members and co-pay your responsibility. pensioners in good standing are reminded to request an application Your savings from using a contracted provider are $170.* for the scholarship program. Applicants must be high school seniors during the 2017-18 school year. Completed applications must be 2. Visit to a non-contracted specialist: Charges $300; Plans returned to the Plan Office by Nov. 30, 2017. Allowance $175 payable @70%=$122.50. Your responsibility For more information, please contact Madeline Petrelli at the $177.50.* Plan Office at 410-850-8615 or [email protected] Same visit to a contracted specialist: Charges $300; Contract Earnings Limitations for Pensioners and/or Amount $275 payable @100% after $25 co-pay, which is your responsibility. Dependents Under Age 65 As a reminder, pensioners and/or their covered dependents must Your savings from using a contracted provider are: $152.50.* notify the Plan if they reasonably expect that they will exceed the earnings limitations for the year. The Plan will offer them the option 3. Surgery for arthroscopy of knee performed at a non- of continuing coverage under the Plan with Continuation of Group contracted ambulatory surgical center: Charges $14,768.87; Health Coverage (COBRA). Plans Allowable $3,342 payable @ 70%=$2,339.40. Your Please note that the rules of the Plan state that these pensioners/ responsibility $12,429.47. dependents will also be presumed to exceed the earnings limitations Same procedure performed at a contracted provider: for the following year unless they can demonstrate otherwise Charges $14,768.87; Contract Amount $3,000 payable @ in writing. The Plan may request information such as copies of 90%=$2,700. Your responsibility $300.00. the federal income tax statement to verify that these pensioners/ Your savings from using a contracted provider are dependents have not exceeded the earnings limitations. If this $12,129.47.

16 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 4. Inpatient stay at non-contracted hospital: Charges funds transfer (direct deposit) into their designated bank account. $123,000; Plans Allowable $62,000 (minus $3,000 out-of- Once a completed bank authorization is received, either option pocket and $150 admission deductible); Plan reimburses may be chosen each time the participant files for Vacation or PRO $58,850. Your responsibility $64,150 (the difference between benefits. The Plan Office has been processing the ACH deposits charges and what the Plan reimbursed). on a daily basis for some time. This allows members to have their benefits credited to their account in a shorter timeframe. Same hospital stay at a contracted provider: Charges Some important points regarding direct deposit of Vacation or $123,000. Contract Amount $50,000 (minus $3,000 out- PRO benefits are as follows: of-pocket and $150 admission deductible). Plan reimburses (100%) $46,850. Your responsibility $3,150 (the difference 1. The participant must complete the relevant Authorization between the contract rate and what the Plan reimbursed). Form. 2. The banking system requires that all new electronic funds Your savings from using a contracted provider are: transfers and changes be verified. This verification, called pre- $61,000. note process, may take up to 30 days from the moment your If you have any questions regarding these examples, please Authorization Form is received. contact the Plan Office: 410-850-8612. 3. You can find an Authorization Form and “Guidelines and Instructions” at the Plan Office, at port offices and on *Your responsibility will increase if your $250 major medical and $150 www.bridgedeck.org in the Members’ Only section under Non-PPO deductible was not met for the calendar year; as well as the the Document Download tabs. The Plan Office has also been $3,000 out-of-pocket and admission deductible of $150 (see example #4). including the Forms with the Vacation Benefit Computation Sheet of members who do not yet have an Authorization Provider Eligibility on a Monthly Basis: Delta Dental Form on file. 4. Each time you file, you must choose whether you want your It has come to our attention that some members and dependents are entire benefit paid by check or by electronic funds transfer. being informed that they are not eligible for the next month when You cannot split your Vacation benefits claim to receive part the dentist is trying to schedule an appointment. Please be advised as a check and part as a direct deposit. Be sure to check the that the Plan updates eligibility for everyone on a monthly basis and appropriate box on the Vacation Application Form. we provide this update in the last few days before the end of the 5. If you have any questions regarding the Electronic Funds month. Delta then uploads the eligibility for the new month (so if Transfer/Direct Deposit Program, please contact the the dentist checks for eligibility for an appointment in October, he Vacation Plan Benefit Staff at 410-850-8625. or she should check on eligibility in the month of October).

Pension Plan Missing Participants All MM&P Plans E-Mail Addresses for the Plan Office The Plan has been trying to get in touch with the following participants in 2017, and they have not responded to the Plan. Over the past few months, we have had some members use the Plan Office’s old e-mail address. For your reference, below please find Norman Armad Roland Nalette the e-mail addresses for the Plan. The general e-mail address for the Judith Fanning Violeta Rivera MM&P Plan Office is:[email protected] Luz Gunter Luis Rodriguez In addition, please make a note of the following new addresses: Richard Highsmith Betty Stephens Donna Levine Carl Strickland Patrick McCullough, Administrator Zenaida Miller Daniel Tucker [email protected] Virginia Waters Ken Ryan, Director Pension, Vacation and IRAP We also have some participants for 2016 who have not responded. [email protected] William King Margaret Owyoung Ann Marie McCullough, Director of Claims Francis McGarry Harry Woodard [email protected] If you know where these individuals have moved, or if you have Paula Phillips, Controller a phone number, please contact the Pension Plan benefit staff at the [email protected] Plan Office at 410-850-8636. Dave Romano, Trust Accounting [email protected] Vacation Plan Stacey Sullivan, Accounting Manager Electronic Funds Transfers/Direct Deposit [email protected] The Plan Office would like to remind MM&P Vacation Plan participants that they have the option of receiving their Vacation Dale Clark, Operations Manager EDP benefits and PRO payments as a paper check or as an electronic [email protected]

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 17 NEWS FROM MITAGS

Seniority Awards to MITAGS Employees

Four staff members of MITAGS–PMI have been recognized for exemplary service to the school for 20 or more years. Thank you for being part of the MITAGS–PMI team!

Mel Foster celebrates an amazing milestone: 40 years at MITAGS! Tim Spikes receives his 20-year anniversary pin from Glen Paine.

Early Bryant received a 20-year anniversary pin from Colin Mepstead. Glen Paine presents Gregg Trunnell with a 20-year anniversary pin.

Tim Spikes also received a pin from MM&P President Don Marcus in recognition of his years of membership in the union.

18 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 PENSIONERS

James R. Baldwin, Thomas Kelley, shipping out of Seattle. He Joesph Neudecker, III, shipping out of shipping out of West last sailed for Matson Navigation Company Gulf ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines Coast ports. He last as third mate aboard the Manoa. Limited as third mate aboard the Horizon sailed for Matson Enterprise. Navigation Company James Kitterman, as master of the shipping out of West David Sulin, shipping Consumer. Coast ports. He last out of East Coast sailed for Waterman ports. He last sailed Steamship Company for Crowley Marine Jim Brennan, shipping as master of the Ocean as master of the out of East Coast Giant. Philadelphia Express. ports. He last sailed for Maersk Lines Limited as master of the Maersk Michael Leveille, shipping out of East Coast Hartford. ports. He last sailed for E-Ships as master of Charles Thomas, retired from the MM&P the Maersk Ohio. Atlantic & Gulf Membership Group.

Gary Lightner, shipping out of West Todd Campbell, Peter Veasey, shipping Coast ports. He last sailed for Matson shipping out of West out of West Coast Navigation Company as second mate Coast ports. He last ports. He last sailed aboard the Matson Kodiak. sailed for Matson for Matson Navigation Navigation Company Company as third mate William Lindquist, as third mate aboard shipping out of East aboard the Kauai. the Matsonia. Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines Limited as third mate aboard the Horizon Value. Michael Carolan, shipping out of West Ronald Wilkin, Coast ports. He last sailed for Matson William Mack, shipping out of East Coast shipping out of West Navigation Company as second mate aboard ports. He last sailed for E-Ships as master of Coast ports. He last the Mahi Mahi. the Maersk Montana. sailed for Matson Navigation Company Victor Manoli, shipping out of East as third mate aboard John “JB” Collins, retired from Great Lakes Mokihana. Coast ports. He last sailed for Maersk the Navigation. Lines Limited as second mate aboard the Maersk Detroit. Edward Wilmot, Leopold Dawson, shipping out of East shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed as second assistant Kevin McHugh, Coast ports. He last engineer for AHL aboard the AHL Captain shipping out of West sailed for Sealand Downing. Coast ports. He last Service as second mate sailed for Maersk aboard the Sealand Lines Limited as William Dutour, Value. master of the Maersk shipping out of Idaho. Charleston. He last sailed for Maersk Lines Asteria Zambrano, retired from the MM&P Atlantic & Gulf Membership Group. Limited as master of James “Joe” Murphy III, retired from the the Maersk Memphis. MM&P Plans mailroom.

Joseph S. Murphy, shipping out of Boston. Thomas Holland, retired from the MM&P He last sailed for American Overseas Marine Atlantic & Gulf Membership Group. as master of the Scan.

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International Headquarters LMSR Contact Federal Employees Honolulu Membership Group 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Robert P. Chiesa Randy Swindell Linthicum Heights, Gov’t Crewing Coordinator Randall H. Rockwood Representative MD 21090-1953 443-784-8788 Vice President 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 254 Phone: 410-850-8700 [email protected] Executive Office Honolulu, HI 96813 Fax: 410-850-0973 MM&P Headquarters Phone: 808-523-8183 www.bridgedeck.org Membership Department 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Fax: 808-538-3672 Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 [email protected] Patrice L. Wooten International Officers [email protected] Director of Membership Houston Donald J. Marcus 410-691-8131 410-691-8151 Klaus Luhta President Randi Ciszewski [email protected] VP-Gulf Ports & Gov’t Affairs 410-850-8700 ext. 121 Government Fleet [email protected] MM&P Health & Benefit, Representative & CNO Nell Wilkerson Steven E. Werse Vacation, Pension, Pilot Representative Representative Secretary-Treasurer JEC and IRA Plans MM&P Headquarters 13850 Gulf Freeway, Ste 250 410-850-8700 ext. 116 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Houston, TX 77034 Patrick McCullough [email protected] Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 Phone: 281-464-9650 Administrator Cell: 202-679-7594 Fax: 281-464-9652 MM&P Plans [email protected] Executive Offices Fax: 732-527-0829 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite A [email protected] George Quick Linthicum Heights, MD Offshore Membership Group VP-Pilot Membership Group 21090-1996 Los Angeles/Long Beach Don F. Josberger 410-691-8144 Phone: 410-850-8500 Wendy Karnes Vice President-Atlantic Ports [email protected] Fax: 410-850-8655 Representative Klaus Luhta Klaus Luhta Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 533 N. Marine Ave., Ste A VP-Gulf Ports & Gov’t Affairs VP-Gulf Ports & Gov’t Affairs [email protected] Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 410-691-8139 Hours: Monday – Friday J. Lars Turner Phone: 310-834-7201 [email protected] 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET Vice President-Pacific Ports Fax: 310-834-6667 [email protected] Frank Scopelliti Atlantic Maritime Group Boston Miami/Port Everglades International Comptroller Stephen H. Doherty Ron Colpus 410-691-8134 Vice President Andrea Fortin Thomas Sullivan [email protected] 570 Broad Street, Suite 701 Representative Roger Lash Newark, NJ 07102 Representatives 540 East McNab Rd., Ste B International Representative Main Phone: 201-830-3406 Marine Industrial Park Pompano Beach, FL 410-691-8142 Direct: 201-830-3407 12 Channel St., Suite 606-A 33060-9354 [email protected] Fax: 201-748-5151 Boston, MA 02210-2333 Phone: 954-946-7883 [email protected] Phone: 617-671-0769 Fax: 954-946-8283 Communications Fax: 617-261-2334 [email protected] Mike Riordan [email protected] Lisa Rosenthal Representative New York/New Jersey Communications Director Direct: 201-830-3409 Charleston Don F. Josberger 410-691-8146 [email protected] John Livingston Vice President-Atlantic [email protected] Paul Roura Representative Jay Tripaldi Representative Legal Department 1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Ste 2C Atlantic Regional Direct: 551-237-5261 Charleston, SC 29407-4794 Representative Gabriel Terrasa [email protected] Phone: 843-766-3565 570 Broad Street, Ste 701 International Counsel Rich Russo Fax: 843-766-6352 Newark, NJ 07102 410-691-8148 City Representative [email protected] Phone: 201-963-1900 [email protected] Phone: 201-830-3408 Fax: 201-963-5403 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

20 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Norfolk, Va. East Coast Regional Rep. Biscayne Bay Pilots Crescent River Port Pilots Mark Nemergut Timothy J. Ferrie Andrew D. Melick Allen J. “AJ” Gibbs Representative 201 Edgewater St. Chairman President Interstate Corporate Center Staten Island, NY 10305 2911 Port Blvd. 8712 Highway 23 6325 North Center Dr., Ste 100 Phone: 718-448-3900 Miami, FL 33132 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Norfolk, VA 23502 Fax: 718-447-1582 Phone: 305-374-2791 Phone: 504-392-8001 Phone: 757-489-7406 [email protected] Fax: 305-374-2375 Fax: 504-392-5014 Fax: 757-489-1715 [email protected] Gulf Coast Regional Rep. Boston Pilots Galveston-Texas City Pilots Richard D. Moore Richard Stover Christos A. Sotirelis Oakland 8150 S. Loop E. President P.O. Box 16110 Jeremy Hope Houston, TX 77017 256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11 Galveston, TX 77552 Coast Agent Phone: 713-645-9620 East Boston, MA 02128 Phone: 409-740-3347 Sandy Candau [email protected] Phone: 617-569-4500 Fax: 409-740-3393 Representative Fax: 617-569-4502 548 Thomas L. Berkley Way West Coast Regional Rep. Hawaii Pilots Association Canaveral Pilots Oakland, CA 94612 Kip Carlson Tom Heberle Phone: 510-808-7068 Pier 9, East End Ben Borgie President Fax: 510-808-7067 San Francisco, CA 94111 Doug Brown Pier 19-Honolulu Harbor [email protected] Phone: 415-362-5436 Co-Chairmen P.O. Box 721 [email protected] [email protected] Box 816 Honolulu, HI 96808 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Phone: 808-532-7233 Seattle Alaska Marine Pilots Phone: 321-783-4645 Fax: 808-532-7229 [email protected] www.hawaiipilots.net J. Lars Turner William Gillespie Vice President-Pacific Ports President Charleston Branch Pilots Houston Pilots P.O. Box 920226 Kathleen O. Moran Dutch Harbor, AK 99692 Whit Smith Michael A. Morris Representative Phone: 907-581-1240 6 Concord St. Presiding Officer 15208 52nd Ave. South, Ste. 100 Fax: 907-581-1372 P.O. Box 179 203 Deerwood Glen Drive Seattle, WA 98188 [email protected] Charleston, SC 29401 Deer Park, TX 77536 Phone: 206-441-8700 Phone: 843-577-6695 Phone: 713-645-9620 Fax: 206-448-8829 Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Fax: 843-577-0632 [email protected] Key West Bar Pilots Assoc. [email protected] Jay Rivera Columbia River Bar Pilots P.O. Box 2767 Michael McGraw Tampa Corpus Christi, TX 78403 James Brady P.O. Box 848 Phone: 361-884-5899 100 16th St. Key West, FL 33041 Laura Cenkovich Fax: 361-884-1659 Astoria, OR 97103-3634 Phone: 305-296-5512 Representative th Phone: 503-325-2641 Fax: 305-296-1388 4333 S 50 St. Associated Branch Pilots Tampa, FL 33619 Columbia River Pilots Mobile Bar Pilots Phone: 813-247-2164 Mike Lorino Jr. Fax: 813-248-1592 3813 N. Cswy Blvd., Ste 100 Henry Parks J. Christopher Brock Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM ET Metairie, LA 70002 President President [email protected] Phone: 504-831-6615 13225 N. Lombard P.O. Box 831 Portland, OR 97203 Mobile, AL 36601 Pilot Membership Group Association Maryland Pilots Phone: 503-289-9922 Phone: 251-432-2639 Fax: 251-432-9964 George A. Quick Eric Nielsen Coos Bay Pilots President Vice President Northeast Marine Pilots 3400 N. Furnace Rd. 3720 Dillon St. Charles L. Yates Jarrettsville, MD 21084 Baltimore, MD 21224 President E. Howard McVay Phone: 410-691-8144 Phone: 410-276-1337 686 North Front St. 243 Spring St. Fax: 410-557-7082 Fax: 410-276-1364 Coos Bay, OR 97420-2331 Newport, RI 02840 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 541-267-6555 Phone: 401-847-9050 Fax: 541-267-5256 Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 21 Pilots Association for the St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots Southwest Alaska Pilots Cleveland Bay & River Delaware John R. Boyce Ronald A. Ward, II Thomas Bell J. Ward Guilday President President VP-Great Lakes & Gulf President Richard Tetzlaff P.O. Box 977 1250 Old River Rd. 3rd Floor 800 S. Columbus Blvd. MM&P Branch Agent Homer, AK 99603 Cleveland, OH 44113 Philadelphia, PA 19147 P.O. Box 274 Phone: 907-235-8783 Phone: 216-776-1667 Phone: 215-465-8340 733 E. Broadway Fax: 907-235-6119 Fax: 216-776-1668 Fax: 215-465-3450 Cape Vincent, NY 13618 [email protected]. [email protected] Phone: 315-654-2900; Port Everglades Pilots Fax: 315-654-4491 Tampa Bay Pilots Juneau Todd J. Cooper Allen L. Thompson Shannon Adamson San Francisco Bar Pilots Cheryl A. Phipps Executive Director Regional Representative Co-Directors Joseph Long 1825 Sahlman Dr. 229 Fourth St. P.O. Box 13017 Port Agent Tampa, FL 33605 Juneau, AK 99801 Port Everglades, FL 33316 Kip Carlson Phone: 813-247-3737 Phone: 907-586-8192 Phone: 954-522-4491 MM&P Representative Fax: 813-247-4425 Fax: 907-789-0569 Pier 9, East End [email protected] Puget Sound Pilots San Francisco, CA 94111 Virgin Islands Port Phone: 415-362-5436 Authority Pilots Oakland Eric vonBrandenfels Fax: 415-982-4721 101 Stewart St. - Suite 900 John Amaro Raymond W. Shipway Seattle, WA 98101 President Regional Representative Sandy Hook Pilots Phone: 206-728-6400 6877 Upper Wintberg 548 Thomas L. Berkley Way Fax: 206-448-3405 John J. DeCruz St. Thomas, VI 00802 Oakland, CA 94612 New York President 340-998-2260 Phone: 510-808-7066 Sabine Pilots Richard J. Schoenlank [email protected] Fax: 510-808-7064 New Jersey President [email protected] Mark D. Taylor 201 Edgewater St. Virginia Pilot Association Presiding Officer Staten Island, NY 10305 Portland 5148 West Pkwy. J. William Cofer Phone: 718-448-3900 Groves, TX 77619 President John Schaeffner Fax: 718-447-1582 Phone: 409-722-1141 3329 Shore Dr. Regional Representative Fax: 409-962-9223 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 2225 N. Lombard St. - No. 206 Savannah Pilots Association www.sabinepilots.com Phone: 757-496-0995 Portland, OR 97217 Robert T. (“Trey”) Thompson III Phone and Fax: 503-283-0518 Saint Johns Bar Pilots Master Pilot Western Great Lakes [email protected] 550 E. York St. Pilots Association W. Hardee Kavanaugh P.O. Box 9267 San Juan, Puerto Rico President John Swartout Savannah, GA 31401-3545 4910 Ocean St. President Eduardo Iglesias Phone: 912-236-0226 Mayport, FL 32233 1111 Tower Ave., P.O. Box Regional Representative Fax: 912-236-6571 Phone: 904-249-5631 248 Superior, WI 54880-0248 1055 Kennedy Ave. Ste 914 Fax: 904-249-7523 Phone: 715-392-5204 San Juan, PR 00920 Southeast Alaska Pilots [email protected] Fax: 715-392-1666 Phone: 787-724-3600 Ed Sinclair Fax: 787-723-4494 San Juan Bay Pilots President United Inland Hours: Monday-Friday Membership Group Stephen Rivera 1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300 9:00AM – 1:30PM ET President Ketchikan, AK 99901 Thomas Bell [email protected] P.O. Box 9021033 Phone: 907-225-9696 VP-Great Lakes & Gulf Fax: 907-247-9696 San Juan, PR 00902-1033 Timothy Saffle [email protected] 787-722-1166 VP-Pacific Maritime Region www.seapa.com

22 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Seattle Former Atlantic & Gulf Region Maritime Institute of Health, Pension and Education, Technology & Graduate Timothy Saffle Safety & Training Funds Studies (MITAGS) VP-Pacific Maritime Region Dan Twohig MM&P Plan Office Glen Paine Representative 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite A Executive Director Pacific Maritime Region Linthicum Heights, MD 692 Maritime Blvd. 15208 52nd Ave., South, Ste 100 21090-1996 Linthicum Heights, Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 410-850-8500 MD 21090-1952 Phone: 425-775-1403 Fax: 410-850-8655 Main Phone: 410-859-5700 Fax: 425-775-1418 Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Toll-Free: Admissions: 1-866-656-5568 [email protected] Pacific Maritime Region [email protected] Residence Center: Pension & Benefit Plans 1-866-900-3517 Wilmington BWI Airport Shuttle Columbia Northwest (avail. 24 hours a day): Raymond W. Shipway Marine Benefit Trust 1-866-900-3517 Ext. 0 Regional Representative Patrick McCullough Fax: 533 N. Marine Ave. Administrator School: 410-859-5181 Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Residence: 410-859-0942 Phone: 510-808-7066 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite A Linthicum Heights, MD Executive Director: Fax: 510-808-7064 [email protected] [email protected] 21090-1996 Phone: 410-850-8500 Admissions: MIRAID Fax: 410-850-8655 [email protected] Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 www.mitags.org C. James Patti [email protected] President Pacific Maritime Hours: Monday-Friday 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Institute (PMI) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET Suite 507 Bill Anderson Washington, DC 20036-5412 Northwest Maritime Director Phone: 202-463-6505 Pension Trust 1729 Alaskan Way, S. Fax: 202-223-9093 Seattle, WA 98134-1146 Randy G. Goodwin [email protected] Phone: 206-239-9965 Account Executive Fax: 206-441-2995 MM&P Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 34203 Toll-Free: 1-888-893-7829 Seattle, WA 98124 Kathy Ann Klisavage [email protected] Phone: 206-441-7574 Manager www.mates.org Fax: 206-441-9110 MM&P Headquarters 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B Southwest Marine Health, Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 Benefit & Pension Trust Phone: 410-691-8136 Fax: 410-859-1623 Dora Vele Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777 1200 Wilshire Blvd., (All U.S. and Puerto Rico) 5th Floor [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90017 Toll-Free: 1-888-806-8943 MM&P Maritime Advancement, Training, Education & Safety Program

Patrick McCullough Administrator

Glen Paine Executive Director

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 23 CROSS’D THE FINAL BAR

James T. Ackerman, 80, May 8. A resident of Jacksonville, Fla.,he His wife Elizabeth, brother James, children Donald, Steven, retired from the MM&P Atlantic and Gulf Membership Group Donna and Debbie, stepson Thomas, grandchildren and great- in 2001. grandchildren, survive him.

David Barber, 65, April 27. A resident of Suttons Bay, Mich., he Philip J. Heidner, 78, Feb. 26. A resident of Nampa, Idaho, and sailed with Grand River Navigation. Survivors include his wife a pensioner since 2004, he last sailed for Matson Navigation Co. Page, children Sarah, David, Courtney and Ellis, grandchildren, aboard the SS Manukai. his brother Ron and sister Patty, and several nieces and nephews. Alvin A. Joel, 93, May 21. A resident of Madison, Wis., and a George Berkovich, 75, May 23. A resident pensioner since 1988, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship of Port Neches, Texas, and a pensioner Co. aboard the SS Leslie Lykes. since 1998, he last sailed for Sealand Services Inc. aboard the SS Newark Bay. He Manos I. Koulouris, 78, Feb. 17. A resident was an active member of the community, of Laguna Niguel, Calif., and a pensioner including memberships in the Eagle Club since 1988, he last sailed for American Ship and the American Legion. He served in the Management Inc. aboard the MV Mariana. parachuting division of Israel’s military and Born in Athens, Greece, to a seafaring family, spoke seven languages. He is survived by his son George and two sirens beckoned him from childhood: the daughters Natashia, Valerie and Nikki, and ten grandchildren. sea and art. He began painting in his youth, but eventually headed out to sea. Packing his Benson A. Bowditch Jr., 75, April 19. A resident of Sebago, sketchpad with him, he sailed the world. After his retirement, he Maine, and a pensioner since 2007, he last sailed for Lykes settled in the United States, devoting himself to art. His vividly Brothers Steamship Co. aboard the SS Ruth Lykes. colored canvases reflect the scenery and images of Greece and his worldwide travels. Richard L. Brasile, 94, Feb. 15. A resident of Torrence, Calif., and a pensioner since 1981, he last sailed for Delta Lines Inc. aboard Gerson Kenneth Rose, 84, May 18. A the SS Santa Magdalena. He favored his California home over all resident of Miami Beach and a pensioner the places he visited on his travels and stayed active with golf, since 2003, he last sailed for N.P.R. Inc. tennis and swimming. He is survived by various family members. aboard the SS Mayaguez. His interests included meeting people on his travels and Howard L. Campbell, 90, May 6. A resident of Conneaut, Ohio, learning about stocks and the economy. He is and a pensioner since 1991, he last sailed for Waterman Steamship survived by his brother Ivor and sister-in-law Co. aboard the SS Robert E. Lee. Rita Starr.

Elliott A. Friedman, 91, April 29. A resident of Freehold, N.J., Kenneth L. Westbrook, 90, April 18. A and a pensioner since 1986, he last sailed for Sealand Services Inc. resident of Kahoka, Mo., and a pensioner aboard the Sealand Leader. since 1985, he last sailed for Delta Steamship Co. aboard the SS Del Monte. Thomas F. Hannigan, 96, March 1. Rear Adm. Thomas F. He was a Freemason. His activities and Hannigan, USMS, was a source of inspiration to many MM&P interests included his strong belief in the members. 2nd Amendment, hunting, making wine During his years in the Offshore Division, he worked for a and listening to his large music collection. number of MM&P-contracted companies, including US Lines, He enjoyed wildlife and underwater photography and scuba where he sailed as chief officer of the SS United States. A U.S. Navy diving, and spent time diving with Jacques Cousteau. He had an veteran, he also served at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at extensive collection of books on war history and loved to discuss Kings Point in various positions, including acting superintendent. the topic. He is survived by his niece Karen Jarvis and nephew He was promoted to Rear Admiral, USMS, in recognition of his Rick White. many years of dedicated service to the U.S. Merchant Marine and the academy. “He was a mentor and friend to many of our active members,” said Captain Bob Ramsey, master of the Matson Tacoma. “He had a huge impact on my career as I know he did for many others… We have lost a brother, advocate, and dedicated friend of Masters, Mates & Pilots.”

24 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Honor Roll of PCF Contributors MM&P salutes the union members, pensioners and employees who are making our voice heard in Washington, D.C.

Donald F. Josberger* David M. Romano James K. Boak IV P COMMODORES’ In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Paul D. Rooney P James P. Brennan P CLUB Christopher G. Kavanagh Lisa Rosenthal Jeffrey C. Bridges Kevin J. Kavanagh Kenneth T. Ryan Patrick J. Broderick ($500 or more) John Kelly P In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Richard S. Brooks P Henry C. Knox-Dick P Timothy C. Saffle Michael C. Browne Larry D. Aasheim Jonathan F. Komlosy In Memory of Ed Boyle Robert B. Burke Murray G. Alstott P Richard W. Larocque* Michael A. Santini Neil J. Caldwell Gerald William Anderson Klaus D. Luhta In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks James A. Carbone P Ray S. Armitstead P Lawrence T. Lyons P John J. Schaeffner Michael J. Carolan Evan B. Barbis William C. Mack Paul T. Schulman Konstantinos Catrakis P Robert C. Beauregard* Charles W. Malue P Steven P. Shils* P Hao C. Cheong Thomas E. Bell In Memory of all who Raymond W. Shipway Hao Hong Cheong P Rebecca A. Berger have passed Carl W. Stein Bent L. Christiansen P Theodore E. Bernhard George E. Mara Thomas E. Stone Dale Clark David H. Boatner Donald J. Marcus* Tore Stromme P Dean R. Colver P James D. Brackett In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown David A. Sulin P Michael F. Cotting P Joseph A. Byrne Brett J. Marquis Conor J. Sullivan Scot A. Couturier Kenneth J. Carlson Jr. Robert G. Mattsen William B. Sullivan Brett T. Cowan In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Richard W. May P Gabriel A. Terrasa John M. Cox Randi Ciszewski Eugene W. Mayer Jr. P Vincent J. Cox P P In Memory of Luis Ramirez Paul Costabile Patrick McCullough Joe Mark Tuck* David W. Crawford Kevin G. Coulombe Sean T. McNeice* Cornell J. Daia P Ronald Tucker* P In Memory of Capt. Oskar Rismondo Paul F. McQuarrie Honoring All AMG Members Robert A. Dalziel George M. Darley Andrew J. Merrill J. Lars Turner Nicholas S. Deisher In Memory of Charlie Darley David A. Mociun Nancy A. Donnelly P Jed J. Tweedy Robert Darley Richard D. Moore* Roy K. Valentine Jr. In Memory of Georgia O’Neill In Memory of Charlie Darley In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks Sean M. Doran George A. Werdann Jr. P & Capt. Tim Brown Paul A. Mospens Steven E. Werse* Dorothy Dunn Thomas A. Delamater C. Michael Murray* In Memory of Darrell Dunn In Honor of Ed Gras, Bob Darley P Honoring the Texas Clipper In Memory of Stacey Peabody & Rich May Edward D. Engemann John T. Duff P Douglas J. Nagy* Eric L. Eschen P P William J. Westrem* In Memory of Capt. John Hunt Paul H. Nielsen West S. Wilson Robin A. Espinosa Robert E. England P Michael E. O’Connor Malvina A. Ewers P P P Chris Glenn Woodward* John W. Farmer III* Joseph O. O’Connor* George N. Zeluff Jr.* P In Memory of Franklin Ewers Timothy Ferrie Glen M. Paine In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Keith W. Finnerty In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Ryan K. Foster Mark C. Foxvog P William L. Palmer III James E. Franklin P William W. Fransen* Peter J. Parise III In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Kenneth N. Gaito Georg E. Pedersen* P CAPTAINS’ CLUB Jan M. Fraser P Edward Gras P In Memory of Capt. Thomas Eric R. Furnholm Edward W. Green O’Callahan & Steve Stabley (between $250 and $499) Lillian M. Gallo Mary E. Grimshaw D. Scott Putty P Nicholas P. Garay Samuel W. Hartshorn Jr. P In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Scott E. Adams Nicholas K. Gasper Harold J. Held George A. Quick* Jeffrey D. Adamson P Patrick N. Glenn Christopher S. Hendrickson In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks Walter K. Allison P William D. Good Jr. P James F. Hill* Ronald M. Radicali Andrew J. Altum In Memory of William Good, Sr. Brian Hope Lloyd S. Rath* P Albert Mike Balister Bradley D. Goodwin In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown John P. Rawley Andrew Banks Gerald M. Gordon P Jeff H. Idema Scott B. Reed Edward S. Batcho Jr. P John A. Gorman P Eduardo E. Iglesias Robert A. Reish* John E. Belcourt John L. Gray P Steven M. Itson Michael Riordan Geoffrey Bird P Gregory P. Gretz

www.bridgedeck.org - The Master, Mate & Pilot 25 Robert Groh P Michael A. Rausa Matthew Bennett Omar X. D’Abreu Mike F. Gruninger Frank E. Reed Jr. Jeffrey L. Bentley Wilbur J. Dahn Jorge Gutman Angel J. Rodriguez John H. Bloomingdale Robert K. Damrell P Daniel S. Hall Coleman D. Rosenberg Jennifer M. Bono Andrew M. Davis Michael K. Hargrave P Bruce Rowland Charles E. Booher P Leopold A. Dawson P Jacob B. Harlow Edward B. Royles P William H. Boyce Stephen A. Dejong John J. Healey Dennis L. Ruff Phillip A. Brady III Marguerite Delambily P Charles E. Hendricks Craig A. Rumrill Warren J. Bragg In Memory of Robert Delambily Michael C. Herig Thomas M. Ryan Frank W. Branlund P Joseph F. Delehant P Roland E. Hobson Koutaiba A. Saad Allan R. Breese P Freedom K. Dennis Richard G. Hoey Donald R. Sacca Anders K. Brinch Jr. Denny Dennison Michael J. Holliday Edmund J. Santos Jr. Michael S. Brown P Jeremey A. Depaolo David H. Hudson George W. Schaberg P Wardell E. Brown P Edward J. Deslauriers P William H. Imken John L. Schiavone P Douglas K. Buchanan Timothy J. Dickson George S. Ireland III P Robert H. Schilling P Michael A. Buckley Bernard J. Diggins P John P. Jablonski P John F. Schmidt Jonathan D. Buffington Dutee G. Dodson Thomas P. Jacobsen P Mitchell Schoonejans Lawrence E. Bunting John M. Dolan Joseph V. Jimenez Henry L. Schroeder P Bert D. Burris Leendert Don P Eric S. Kelm Thomas J. Sgardelis P In Memory of Charlie Burris Lyle G. Donovan Salvas Kerageorgiou P Travis A. Shirley Stephen Burtchell Jerome J. Dorman P Clyde W. Kernohan Jr. P George J. Single Eugene E. Cabral P Melodystar Dorsey John H. Kerwin P Gerald V. Smeenk P Eoin F. Callinan Lee Dortzbach Robert T. Kimball P Michael D. Smith Paul D. Calvin Dale S. Dubrin P Richard J. Klein P Robert R. Spencer P Todd J. Campbell P Brendan P. Duggan Christopher E. Kluck James K. Staples P Lindsey S. Carlson Geoffrey Dunlop P Linsey A. Knight Einar W. Strom P Hans E. Carlsson P Jason K. Edwards James E. Kobis Stacey W. Sullivan Joseph F. Carpenter Christopher J. Edyvean George W. Koch Jr. P Thomas P. Sullivan P William R. Carr P Patrick C. Egan Brian M. Koppel In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Dylan E. Carrara David K. Engen P Damian Krowicki Jefferson L. Thomas Chriss B. Carson P Glen E. Engstrand Michael L. La Maina John S. Tucker P Joseph J. Carson William J. Esselstrom David A. Leech Daniel C. Twohig Scott Carson Stanley J. Fabas Leif H. Lindstrom P Joseph D. Ward Charles P. Carubia David T. Fadoul John T. Lutey Steven D. Watt Juan C. Carvajal P Shawn L. Farrell Michael Maclean Kahai H. Wodehouse Damien J. Casken Dennis J. Fennelly Edward T. Markuske Patrice L. Wooten Thomas J. Catalanotto P Harry Filkins P Donald U. Marshall Jr. P James R. Zatwarnicki Jr. Paul K. Chambliss Elisa A. Finan Edward T. Matlack Christopher C. Zimmerman Dawai W. Chang Karl R. Fisher Thomas C. McCarthy John C. Chapman P Robert E. Foley Brent A. McClaine Diane Chatham Bruce A. Forbush Charles L. McConaghy P CONTRIBUTORS’ Stanislaw Chomicz Donald J. Foster Ann Marie McCullough Nicholas A. Christian J. Peter Fritz P Daniel F. McGuire P LEVEL Christiaan R. Christiansen Alain Ali Froutan P Joseph E. Miller (between $100 and $249) Ejnar G. Christiansen P Stephen G. Fuccillo Michelle Mitchell Christopher N. Cichon Michael M. Fulcher Steven R. Moneymaker Mohamed A. Abbassi P Alexander J. Clark P David S. Fulton John M. Morehouse Richard A. Abrams P Elizabeth Marie Clark P Allen Garfinkle P Jaime Morlett Shannon C. Adamson Garrett H. Clark P Robert Gecek Philip D. Mouton P Douglas B. Adriance Stephen J. Clearwater Hayden Gifford Lawrence J Neubert P Owen B. Albert Timothy D. Clearwater Joshua M. Gilbert Edward B. Newman Frederick W. Allen P James L. Clements Francis G. Gilroy George B. Nichols P George L. Allen Paul E. Coan Hans Peter Godskesen P Nicholas J. Nowaski John Allen P Anthony Colla P Howard Goldberg P John J. O’Boyle Salvador E. Alvarado Robin A. Colonas Gregory A. Goolishian Jr. In Memory of Capt. Tim Brown Hans William Amador Joseph E. Comerford Joseph D. Graceffa P James P. Olander P Robert N. Anderson P Russell C. Cooper Walter A. Graf James E. O’Loughlin P Timothy M. Arey Gary J. Cordes P Kyle P. Grant Cornelius C. O’Malley P Alan J. Arsenault Nicole J. Cornali Peter S. Grate Robert P. O’Sullivan P Jenaro A. Asteinza Thomas J. Cortese Earl N. Gray Michael B. O’Toole Michael W. Bacher David E. Cox P Paul A. Gregware Jr. P Antonios Papazis P Bruce M. Badger P Richard W. Crane P Paul J. Grepo P C. James Patti Thomas A. Bagan Thomas B. Crawford Timothy J. Hagan Vasilios L. Pazarzis P Bruce H. Baglien Ethan M. Creps Brandt R. Hager Ernest C. Petersen P Christopher D. Baker John F. Cronin P Curtis B. Hall Paula C. Phillips Matthew P. Bakis Todd C. Crossman P Samuel F. Halley Richard P. Phillips P David S. Barstow P Edward Crowe P Kenneth J. Halsall P Rick Pietrusiak Charles K. Barthrop P Andrew Cullen P Dianna L. Hand Norman A. Piianaia P Steve J. Batchelor Jr. P James M. Cunningham Bertil Haney Bradley P. Plowman Olgierd C. Becker Jeremy D. Cunningham Robert E. Haradon Jonathon S. Pratt Brice B. Behringer Erik V. Cutforth Gerard Hasselbach P Stephen F. Procida P David L. Bennett Paulina M. Czernek Steven G. Haugland * These active and retired members have contributed $1,000 or more. P These pensioners or survivors are singled out for special mention. 26 The Master, Mate & Pilot - July | August 2017 Michael C. Hayes Daniel B. Martin Michael G. Parenteau Glenn D. Strathearn P Patrick J. Hennessy Daniel J. Martin Christopher N. Paul Peter K. Strez William H. Hermes P Hedi B. Marzougui Christine E. Pekara Christopher L. Stringer James D. Herron P Jerry E. Mastricola Madeline A. Petrelli Harold A. Stumme P Andrew W. Hetz Bruce H. Matthews Ioannis M. Petroutsas P Joshua C. Sturgis William Hewig Alton R. McAlister P Ashleigh M. Phillips Samuel H. Surber Edward B. Higgins Jr. P Rodney D. 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