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ON THE COVER View From the Bridge 7 Captain John A.C. Cartner, Ph.D, is presented the Lalonde Spirit of the Seas CAMM National President Captain Jeff Cowan Award by Captain Pat Moloney. lays out a passage plan for CAMM to help strengthen the American Merchant Marine. SIDELIGHTS [email protected]
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Captain R.J. Klein
EDITORIAL BOARD In the Council Capt. R.J. Klein Capt. Klaus Niem Council National Maritime Day...... 8 Reports New Members...... 8 CONTRIBUTORS Manny Aschemeyer Cal Hunziker Chaplain’s Column...... 10 A.K. Bansal IFSMA Secretariat Secretary’s Report...... 11 Davyne Bradley Holly Kent Cross’d the Final Bar...... 12 John A. C. Cartner R.J. Klein Jeff Cowan Sinclair Oubre Joe Hartnett Douglas Subcleff Annual General Meeting 15 COPY EDITORS Davyne Bradley Pat Moloney Welcome by Sector Commander...... 16 Liz Clark Klaus Niem Professional Development Conference Speaker summaries...... 17 DESIGN & LAYOUT Davyne Bradley Cruise on the Willamette River...... 22 State of CAMM...... 24 PRINTING National Officer Reports...... 24 Modern Litho, Jefferson City, MO Chapter Reports...... 26 Additional Reports...... 29 ADVERTISING MANAGER & ADMIN Positions and Views...... 30 Captain Manny Aschemeyer [email protected] Old and New Business...... 31 951-767-3037 Change of Command...... 33 Lalonde Spirit of the Seas Award...... 34 TO SUBMIT MATERIAL We welcome your articles, comments, Keynote Address...... 35 illustrations and photographs. Please email or send your submissions to Sidelights Chair Captain R.J. Klein at the above addresses. All In the Industry 36 submissions will be reviewed, but are not guaranteed to be published. High frequency radars providing currents in real-time...... 36 PUBLICATION DEADLINES El Faro: VDR found...... 37 Issue Submission Release February Jan. 22 Feb. 15 April* March 5 April 1 In the Membership 38 June* May 1 June 10 October Sept. 1 Oct. 1 CAMM’s Early History...... 38 December Nov. 1 Dec. 1
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NOTICE The articles in this magazine are entirely those of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CAMM nor its Board of Governors. CAMM is an independent professional organization and is not affiliated with nor endorses any union or political party.
The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. June 2016 Sidelights 5 In the Council
PANAMA CANAL cont’d from pg. 13 my group that came right after the Treaty turn-over to get “up then having them simply haul the ship over alongside the wall to speed” and become good ship handlers! We are all forever (riding up probably on some of that super-duper hard yellow in your debt Capt. Van! All the best…. again…thanks for high-density plastic???). That this would make more sense any everything you showed and taught by example! day than a few mooring lines tossed down to line handlers on bits at ridiculously high angles, like the old car carriers in the Email from Captain Wilbur Vantine 1/6/14 current locks during a relay! I greatly enjoyed reading your latest. It is obvious that it was Anyway, as you can see Capt. Van, I have more than a few a horrible mistake not to design approach walls and locomo- “reservations” about how this whole new locks system is going tives into the new canal locks design. What they are planning to play out (several of the Maersk captains I had some long is not going to work. It will be a disaster. conversations with also had very similar doubts as well). Now In the early nineties there was an event that turned out to we are seeing that the :money: is not going to be enough!? 1.6 be a waste of time but could have been useful. There was a BILLION??? dollars in cost overruns! Hmmmmm… who is “TriNational (US, Japan and Panama) Commission created to kidding who here? I think this project will be VERY lucky if study ways to improve the Panama Canal. it even gets finished and is open by 2016, or even later. I am At the time, Japan was by far the major user and they had a “hoping for the best” from this crowd; but if I were a ship lot of money in the bank. They sent very competent experts to owner, I would be keeping a very close weather-eye on the participate. I had been “forced” into retirement from the Canal whole scope of things going on in Panama and their new a few years earlier and was living in Panama at the time. I was 21st-century lock project! getting interesting experience working for Petroterminales as I hope you will have a healthy and peaceful New Year, Capt a part time berthing pilot for very large tankers on the Alaska Van! I always enjoyed working with and of course learning A Oil Lift. I was available and was appointed to be the “Maritime LOT from you! I still remember vividly some long night tran- Expert” for the Commission with the principal duty to calcu- sits and how you very patiently worked with me and many in late the canal capacity under the various plans to be proposed. Except for the Japanese experts, some of the engineer types INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF involvedBOB MAGEEwere not at all knowledgeable about ship handling andMemorial they thought Golf ships Tournament could be scheduled five minutes apart MASTERS, MATES & in the canal and at the locks. They did not understand the PILOTS, ILA/AFL-CIO basics. Such things as mixing heavilySeattle loaded CAMM-YMTA and ballasted ships in the schedule and the many9th Annual variables Golf about Tournament the capa- ◊ Professional mariners bilitiesGreat of the ships Golf and weatherfor a conditions Good wereCause not consid- ◊ State-of-the-art training ered at all in their ranks. The twoNamed main in concepts honor of Bob’sunder commitment, consideration dedication were one which ◊ A dynamic voice for the merchant marine includedand digging support a fornew Youth canal Maritime at the level Training of the Association Caribbean Sea
with locks(YMTA) only and on the the Puget Pacific Sound end Maritime and second Community. one similar to We are privileged to have Bob’s name, and what what they are doing now. The old canal would operate normal- it stood for, associated with the tournament. ly until the new sea level one was completed. When the switch-
over occurred,Proceeds benefitthe locomotives the YMTA, froma non-profit the present organization canal could helping to bring young people into the maritime industry. be transferred for use at the new Pacific Locks which would be designed in a layout similar to the present well-proved one. We are Seeking The capacitySponsors of the canaland wouldGolfers only of be all limited Abilities by how many locks were constructed and their size. More could be added Weekend hackers and low handicappers welcome as needed. The present canal could be converted to generate Registration fee includes the round of golf, cart, electricity and be a tourist attraction. No fresh water would be driving range, drink coupons, and a buffet dinner. Proudly serving in peace required to operate the new locks. and war since 1880 The initial cost of the sea level canal would be great. However, once done,$5,000 it would Hole-in-One never become obsolete. Contest It would be cheap to operate.Featured events include driving & putting Donald J. Marcus Steven E. Werse contests, Accuracy Rewarded, awards International International The Japanese experts dinner,and I auction,favored raffle the sea and level more. plan. The Panama participates were very much against it. The United President Secretary-Treasurer CAN ERI MA M ST A E R F M September 1, 2016 • Mt. Si Golf Course O States delegation decided to support the Panama position. The
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6 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. from the
Looking Forward and Aft
This is my that serves in an advisory, expert or in Europe, but we do not want to repeat first View advocacy position to the industry. From history or place the American economy from the our strong foundation of experience at the mercy of others. The Jones Act Bridge after within the American maritime industry, was passed in 1920 and while not always my election I believe our organization and members convenient for some U.S. companies, it as National can help the industry make sound deci- has remained an incredible protection President at sions for those still sailing or who about against economic disruption since. the recent to start a career at sea. Who better to At the end of WWII, the American Captain Jeff Cowan A n n u a l advise than those that are doing it and Merchant Marine had over 2,000 ships CAMM National General those who have done it? flying the American flag engaged upon President Meeting in In a recent conversation with my international trade. Today we have 151 #3070-RU P o r t l a n d , son (also a CMA graduate) about join- ships carrying less than 1% of American Oregon. Before setting the Passage Plan, ing CAMM, he retorted with some- trade from overseas! I will introduce myself. thing about it being an “old fogies club.” I viewed a presentation by a gentle- I graduated from California Maritime Among our younger brethren, the per- man, who represented the United States Academy and sailed aboard numerous ception is that all we do at CAMM is tell Transport Command. In this presen- boats in all facets of the industry over my sea stories not much else. With a hard tation, he noted there are 11,000 blue 35 years: wire haul tow, seismographic, look at the organization, I realized that water merchant seamen and of that crew, party, oil supply boats and even there was some truth to this. We have so number, 5,000 were employed by the time aboard several tuna purse sein- much more to give to the industry, our Military Sealift Command (MSC). The ers. I started sailing aboard blue water fellow members, and those at sea, than remainder populate the civilian fleet. cargo ships approximately three years we have so far. To start that movement Except in case of an emergency, such as after graduating from CMA aboard the toward a relevant mission, we are taking occurred with Desert Storm, there are SS Hawaiian Legislator. I last sailed our first step into a better internet pres- not enough people or ships to engage as Master aboard the MV APL China ence. A cadet group from TAMUG has upon this sealift. To make it worse, fore- in 2010, then found employment with volunteered to spearhead a CAMM site casters estimate that we will need close the State of California’s Office of Spill on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! As to 70,000 merchant seamen by the year Prevention and Response, retiring in we get more information on what they 2025. Where is the U.S. going to get these 2015. need, and what we can do with these people? In recent years, I employed my expe- powerful communication tools, we will This is where membership in CAMM rience and understanding of maritime pass that information along. I am look- can help. We can bring real time expe- matters in the writing of several articles ing forward to the venture. rience and advocacy for the American on a variety of topics including low sul- I will be attending the annual Maritime Merchant Marine while using the experi- fur distillate fuel oil and other subjects Industry Sail-In June 14 in Washington, ence, wisdom, and logic gained over the related to our maritime world. I have D.C. CAMM was formed to promote years while sailing aboard this dwindling served on the Coast Guard Navigation the Jones Act, and in recent years, the fleet to help craft sensible legislation for Safety Advisory Council since 2014 and shift in a variety of economic sectors like all American seaman and officers, not attended the International Maritime energy and imports/exports, the Act is just the shipmaster. Organization-Pollution Prevention again under siege by those that do not I will try my best to bring the “cargo” Response subcommittee as an adviser to know or fail to remember the possible to port through heavy seas, undamaged the Nautical Institute. consequences. Before WWI, most of our with no casualties and on time. May your Building upon those who have come coastal trade was moved aboard foreign seas be smooth and following. Thank you. before as President of CAMM, our orga- bottoms. When war was declared, these nization needs to return to the original bottoms disappeared! Somehow, the bot- reasons for forming the Council— one toms were found to support our troops Captain Jeff Cowan
The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. June 2016 Sidelights 7 New Members NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 2016
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Welcome Aboard! A PROCLAMATION You now have all the benefits of CAMM membership!
3399-S Captain Stephen Hempstead of Poulsbo, Wash. Since America’s founding, proud mariners have selflessly dedicated Hempstead Maritime Training Facility themselves to protecting and advancing our interests — here at Sponsored by Captain Jeff Cowan #3070-RU home and around the world. The patriots of the United States 3400-S Captain Jo Ann Cantu of Houston, Texas Merchant Marine have long served as our Nation’s “fourth arm of Cantu Maritime Consulting defense,” safeguarding the ideals that have guided our country for Sponsored by Captain George N. Zeluff #2530-RU more than two centuries. They facilitate the transport and trade of 3401-A Captain D. Scott Bauby, USCG of Portsmouth, Va. USDHS Task Force EAST American goods, and they put their lives on the line in times of war. Sponsored by Captain Manny Aschemeyer #1548-RU On National Maritime Day, we honor our Merchant Mariners and 3402-A Mr. Glen Anthony Jackson of New Orleans, La. celebrate their irreplaceable role in shaping our Nation’s narrative. Brother of Jack Jackson, lost in El Faro sinking Sponsored by Captain Ed Higgins #2872-RU Whether in still or raging waters, Merchant Mariners are fun- 3403-RU Captain Thomas J. Power of Edgewater, Florida damental to guaranteeing the delivery of essential goods to Master, Overseas Anacortes Sponsored by Captain Liz Clark #997-L far-reaching corners of our globe. These seafarers have bravely 3404-RU Captain Paul S. Schwartz of Mount Pleasant, SC faced threats at home and abroad — including combatants and Port Captain, U.S. Shipping Corp. pirates, disease outbreaks and natural disasters — and they con- Sponsored by Captain Manny Aschemeyer #1548-RU sistently heed the call to serve their fellow Americans. In World 3405-S Captain William Esselstrom of Belfair, Wash. War II, their ships carried troops and much-needed support to Chief Mate, IOMM&P the battlefield, thousands making the ultimate sacrifice. They Sponsored by Captain George N. Zeluff #2530-RU were among the first to see battle, and many were among the last 3406-RU Captain Stephen W. Scott of Charleston, SC to return home to our shores. Master, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE-10) Sponsored by Captain Liz Clark #997-L Carrying forward a legacy that spans generations, the United States Merchant Marine is vital to our Nation’s economic secu- rity as well. Their transportation of vital cargo has impacts far beyond America’s borders, generating trillions of dollars of eco- nomic activity each year. And when our entrepreneurs decide to embark on new ventures across oceans, mariners stand by and protect their pursuit of the American dream through tireless work to cultivate safe and open waterways. On this day, and every day, let us express our sincere gratitude to these courageous men and women for all they do for our Nation, and let us reaffirm our New Lifetime Members commitment to support them as they continue to uphold their Thank you for your many years of support! proud tradition of service. 994-L(RU) Captain William P. McAuliffe of Nashua, NH 45 years as a CAMM member (age 74) The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day,” and has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. Upgraded License Status Congratulations on your new Command!! NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 3260-RU Captain Darin L. Huggins of Beaumont, Texas United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2016, as USNS PFC Eugene A. Obregon National Maritime Day. I call upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities. I also request that all Triple our Membership Drive ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on this day.
Sponsor 3 approved new members and be eligible to IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this earn a free year’s membership dues! Ask your Chapter twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand six- President for more details. Membership applications teen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the are available online at www.mastermariner.org. Please two hundred and fortieth. remember applicants must include a copy of their current USCG License for timely processing. BARACK OBAMA
8 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. 83rd National Maritime Day CAMM Chapters take part in Maritime Day celebrations across the country
Seattle/ Pacific Northwest Baltimore by Captain Doug Subcleff by Captain Joe Hartnett, #2193-RU The Chapter loaned a U.S. Merchant Marine flag I attended the National to fly over the Museum of History and Industry Maritime Day Commemoration (MOHAI) in Seattle on Maritime Day. We designed and Wreath Laying aboard the and supplied a pamphlet to promote the significance NS Savannah in Baltimore. of the U.S. Merchant Marine that was handed out to Maritime Administrator Paul all tourists visiting that day. On the front we included “Chip” Jaenichen honored text “We Deliver the Goods,” which was their motto American Merchant Marine vet- during World War II, and the infamous President erans and spoke about the impor- Roosevelt quote, “Fourth Arm of Defense.” We also tance of the merchant marine, name-dropped a few famous actors who served as maritime industry and Port of merchant mariners, and highlighted that the USMM Baltimore.
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Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” oe the Proclamation from President Barack Obama. Jaenichen participated in Maritime Day : J hoto On the back, you’ll see the same photo above, and festivities aboard the NS Savannah. P noted Captain Andy Subcleff served during WWII, as did Captain Peter Chelemedos, who survived two separate torpedo sinkings, one in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific.
Water Salute in the Port of Baltimore. Photo: Joe Hartnett
Los Angeles / Long Beach by Captain Manny Aschemeyer, #1548-RU Nearly 200 attended the a one-time benefit of $25,000. Rep. Maritime Day memorial services Hahn is a long-time supporter of
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: D American Merchant Marine the Jones Act, and the American hoto P Veterans Memorial. Representative merchant mariners who served CAMM Seattle Members Captains Andrew Subcleff, Janice Hahn (D-CA-44), who rep- and died during wars and con- Chuck Lund, Georg Pedersen, Dennis Stensager, and resents Los Angeles / Long Beach flicts. Peter Chelemedos. Harbor in Congress, spoke on her After the ceremonies and obser- proposed legislation, Honoring vances at the Memorial, a Maritime our WWII Day Luncheon was held at the CAMM members at the M e r c h a n t nearby Ports O’ Call Restaurant San Pedro Celebration: Mariners featuring Keynote Speaker Captain Captain Paul Nielsen #2144-S, Sec/Treas Act, to Don Marcus, International CAMM LA/LB Chapter; give all President, IOMMP&P. Captain Captain Dave Boatner, American Marcus’ address reiterated many #2162-RU, President CAMM LA/LB Chapter; M e r c h a n t of the same points he made at and Captain Don M a r i n e CAMM’s PDC a month prior on Marcus,#3110-RU. Veterans the need to promote a strong mer- from WWII chant marine (pg. 19). Photo Courtesy: Paul Nielsen
The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. June 2016 Sidelights 9 Remembering the Texaco Oklahoma, 45 years later
An important task for the port chaplain is to be the keeper of the local maritime history. So often, the maritime ing during hurricane Joaquin off the 13 survivors onboard. Once I became industry is coast of the Bahamas this past October, involved with the Seafarers’ Center, I met so busy with Port Arthurans felt a familiar pain. We Rick Koenig, a well-respected member its work, that knew what the families of those onboard of our local maritime industry, whose it cannot El Faro were going through, and what dad was lost onboard. He was the ship’s by Father look up long they were about to go through. chief engineer who was lost after he and Sinclair Oubre enough to The Port Arthur International the remaining crew abandoned the stern. CAMM Chaplain realize that Seafarers’ Center was hosting Cavoilcade’s Other friends have stories of their dads #3220-A important “Queen’s Tea” that week, and while chat- sailing onboard the Texaco Oklahoma, events should be memorialized. In my ting with some of the young Princesses, who happened to be off during that voy- local maritime community, this year is several asked about the pictures of ships age. My high school classmate, Christian the 50th Anniversary of the explosion and on the wall, and asked about the El Respess’ father, Captain Ron Respess, was capsizing of the Gulf Stag, and the 45th Faro and if any survivors had been the permanent chief mate on the ship, but Anniversary of the sinking of the Texaco found yet. And then one of the young had gone on vacation during this run. He Oklahoma. The Gulf Stag was sailing to ladies said, “My Grandfather was on a later became a Sabine Pilot. Well known Port Arthur, and the Texaco Oklahoma ship that sank. He survived. But it was community leader, Verna Rutherford’s had loaded in Port Arthur, and broke in bad. He still talks about it.” I asked her dad, had a stroke shortly before sailing. two off Cape Hatteras. what her Grandfather’s last name was, The stroke kept him on land, and in an As part of our local National Maritime and she said “Jacquet”. odd twist of fate, saved his life. Day Observance, we will be honoring both The light bulb went on….Mr. Willie Yes, even 45 years later, Port Arthur crews on May 20, 2016. This installment of Jacquet, a long time Port Arthuran knows the pain of such a sinking. We my column has been prepared by Doreen who sailed with the National Maritime know how families continue to feel the Badeaux, the Secretary General for the Union. He was one of only 13 survi- loss of their loved ones, so many years Apostleship of the Sea USA, and originally vors, out of a crew of 44 onboard the later. ¶ appeared in the Port Arthur News. Texaco Oklahoma. Mr. Jacquet honors his crewmates each year by attending the Apostleship of the Sea - by Doreen Badeaux Annual Maritime Memorial celebration United States of America In the wee hours of the morning of at the Seamen’s Memorial Sundial, which March 27, 1971, the lives of many Port was built as a memorial for the crew of The professional association of Arthur families were changed forever. the Texaco Oklahoma. Catholic Mariners and the official On that fateful day, the TS Texaco Later, I met the father of this young Organization for Catholic Cruise Ship Priests and Maritime Ministers Oklahoma broke in two and sank 120 lady, Marcus Jacquet. His was a famil- miles northeast of Cape Hatteras, North iar face, as he had gone to St. Mary Please contact us if you are Carolina. The ship was en route from Catholic Elementary School with my interested in becoming an Port Arthur to Boston, but not only had sister Shannon. I never realized his dad AOS-USA member! she sailed from Port Arthur, Port Arthur was Willie Jacquet, who I met later in 1500 Jefferson Drive was her home, and the home of many of life. I never knew that one of the kids in Port Arthur, TX 77642 those onboard. She was part of the proud her class nearly lost his Dad on that ship. [email protected] Texaco fleet. I knew my brother Kevin had a friend Voice: 409.985.4545 That was 45 years ago, but when the in his class at Bishop Byrne High School, www.aos-usa.org U.S. Flagged ship, SS El Faro went miss- Ruben Perello, whose dad was one of the
10 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. From the desk of the National Secretary - Treasurer
Greetings, CAMM Shipmates
Captain Klein ship. On the membership campaign, maritime publications. this has resulted spoke about I brought in ten new members, and in ads from Military Sealift Command, membership Captain George Zeluff four. If we can do Mariners’ House in Boston, and three totals earlier that, I know others can, too. law firms. We are now reaching out to this morning, cruise lines. We will continue working so I will not Budget on renewing contracts for current adver- Captain repeat him. We are doing ok, but money is still tisers. I have written letters to companies Manny Aschemeyer Since last tight. Last year we moved our fiscal year who actively advertise, but I need local CAMM National April, we’ve from a calendar fiscal year to a fiscal year members close to these potential adver- Secretary-Treasurer added 36 new beginning on October 1, which made tisers to follow up with a personal visit. l #1548-R members to 2015 a short year. We have changed Also, please let me know of any advertis- the ranks, four of which are Honorary banks (Schwab to Wells Fargo) to better ing ideas you have and we will follow up. given to speakers at our Professional suit our banking needs. Development Conference in NOLA. The As of May 15th, we have collected past few years, we made PDC industry dues from over 80% of the membership; speakers Honorary members. While that approximately 18% are delinquent for Captain Manfred “Manny” Aschemeyer seemed like a good idea, we are now the current year and 8% are 2 and 3 years above the Honorary membership per- in arrears. If we are able to capture the Editor’s note: This report is an excerpt centage allowed by the Constitution. We delinquent dues we will add an addition- from Captain Aschemeyer’s report at the will present speakers with Certificates al $12,000 to our coffers. AGM. Captain Aschemeyer presented the of Appreciation and reserve Honorary final budget report for the short-year FY membership to specifically identified Raffle Tickets 2015, and displayed and explained some and nominated individuals. At the Maritime Security Conference of the line items in the mid-year report The percentage of our membership East in March, Captain Hartnett and I for FY2016, including monies received by category is as follows: RU: 62.8%; RP: decided to walk the exhibit area and sold from sponsorships, advertising and raffle 9.8%; S: 9.8%; L 9.0%; A: 6.0%; H: 2.6%. over $400 worth of raffle tickets in a half ticket sales. The budget for FY17 will be I am going through the list of resig- hour. If we’d thought of it sooner, or we approved by the finance committee per nations and terminations (some dating could’ve easily sold over $1,000. We will Constitution and By-laws. The budget several years ago) to see if I can bring remember this strategy for next year. report in Sidelights is edited for the gener- any of them back into the Council. I al public; any CAMM member wishing to have found that many members who Sidelights Advertising view financial details may request a copy were terminated for being in arrears of We can use your help with adver- from Captain Aschemeyer. dues payment and/or lack of correspon- tising. Since com- dence, have passed away but we were not ing aboard as the A Peek at CAMM History informed in a timely manner. advertising man- We were able to reinstate 14 delin- ager, I’ve more The following information was recorded in the quent members, thanks to our policy for than doubled our minutes of the Council’s 1936 February meeting: only charging $100 for reinstatement. advertising rev- “It was emphasized that the Council can never This brings 50 new members to the enue. One of the have a mass sufficient to exert any leverage but ranks. Subtracting the 33 who crossed ways I have done that it must be attained by the high character the final bar, we had a net gain of 17 for this is by contact- and reputation of those who compose the the year. ing companies who Council.” We really need to work on member- advertise in other
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Captain Timothy Brown #1494-RU He first sailed as master in 1980 aboard the Jacksonville Captain Timothy A. Brown, 73, with Sealand Service. At the time of his retirement in 2008, he passed away April 10, 2016. Captain was sailing as master aboard the Horizon Reliance. Brown joined CAMM in 1977, was instrumental in starting the Tampa VAdm Thomas R. Weschler #682-L Bay CAMM Chapter, and served as VAdm Thomas R. Weschler, 99, CAMM’s South Atlantic VP at the died peacefully on April 3, 2016, in time of his passing. Captain Brown Mystic, Conn. His full and well-lived served as the International President life included a distinguished naval of IOMM&P from 1991 until his career, a loving marriage of 66 years retirement in 2012. to Katrina (Quinn) Weschler, a life- Generous, thoughtful and open-hearted, Tim was also a long dedication to his large family fierce defender of the working conditions of MM&P members and numerous friends around the and an adroit negotiator on their behalf. Tim was steadfast in world, and a passion for travel, his- his support of the American flag merchant marine, the Jones tory, and Tall Ships. He will be remembered for his sense of Act, seafarers rights, the labor movement, and of state pilotage purpose and service, his strong moral compass, and his faith throughout the U.S. He devoted a great deal of his energy to in God, and for his love of life, his wife, his family, his friends explaining the advantages of a U.S. Merchant Marine to the and his country. American public at large and to policy makers in Washington. Vice Admiral Weschler graduated from the U.S. Naval While doing this, he has managed to strike a delicate balance Academy in 1939 went on active duty. His distinguished naval between the interests of organized labor, American shipping career included service in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and companies and the maritime industry. in World War II, in which he was one of the “swim-aways” Captain Brown graduated from Kings Point in 1965 and surviving the sinking of the aircraft carrier Wasp in September sat for his unlimited license in 1970. Brown served in the 1942. He remained in the South Pacific throughout the war. American Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War. He He was an officer on a number of naval ships, and was respon- sailed as deck cadet for Delta Steamship Lines and his first sible for the development and construction of the Spruance command as Master was aboard the Sealand Consumer in class of naval vessels. During the Vietnam War he lead the 1983. His last command as master was aboard the same vessel rapid buildup of capabilities at Da Nang and was awarded the in 1991. Distinguished Service Medal for his efforts. He was command- Among his many awards for service to the industry are er, Cruiser Destroyer Force Atlantic, then promoted to vice the Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) Award in 2002, the admiral, completing his naval career as Director of Logistics, Seafarers’ and International House “Outstanding Friend of Joint Chiefs of Staff. At retirement, he received his second Seafarers” Award in 2004 and the Father Lalonde “Spirit of the Distinguished Service Medal. In addition, he received four Seas” Award by CAMM in 2012. In 2009, he was admitted to Legion of Merit awards from the Navy during his career. After the Port of New York and New Jersey’s International Maritime his retirement, Tom was a professor and head of the Global Hall of Fame. In March 2013, he was named a Commodore Strategy Department at the Naval War College in Newport, of the U.S. Maritime Service by order of President Barack Rhode Island. He was very active in the Naval Academy Obama. Alumni Association and served as the president of the Class CAMM along with his family and the maritime industry of ‘39 chapter for several years. mourns his loss and wishes him fair winds and following seas. For the last 40 years of his life, Tom was passionate about Tall Ships America and education under sail, and he brought Captain Douglas R. Smith #317-RL the tall ships to Newport five times from 1982-2007. At the Captain Douglas Smith passed away on March 23rd, 2016. age of 90, he turned his attention and efforts to building a He was 95 years old. He graduated from Fort Schuyler in 1943 tall ship for Rhode Island and helped to raise more than $18 and sailed world-wide on various ships for various companies million toward the ship’s completion. The Oliver Hazard during his long and successful seagoing career. Perry, which Tom always felt linked Erie, where he began, and Newport, which he loved, was commissioned in July of 2013. Captain Peter S. Smith #1796-RU Tom was predeceased by his wife, Katrina; survived by two Captain Peter R. Smith passed away suddenly on April 3, children, seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 2016 while on duty at MITAGS. many extended family members who mattered a great deal to
12 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. him. Captain Richard E. McNeely #3222-RU Captain R.J. Klein met with VAdm Weschler two years ago Captain Richard E. McNeely, 92, died December 30, 2015. when CAMM’s AGM was held in Mystic, and published an Captain McNeely was active with the CAMM NOLA Chapter article in Sidelights (June-August 2014) about that meeting. until he fell ill two years ago. He graduated from Kings Point in 1943 and joined Lykes Bros. S.S. Co. in 1945. In 1950 joined Captain Mark Shafer, (USN-Ret) #3279-A the Crescent River Port Pilots Association. Richard was presi- Captain Mark Shafer, 86, passed away on April 18 due to dent of that association from 1962-1966. He was a founder and heart failure. He graduated from Kings Point in 1951 and president of the Louisiana Maritime Museum. While president sailed for Farrell & Grace Lines and was commissioned in the of the pilots he piloted the first ship, SS Del Sud, out of the U.S. Navy Reserve during the Korean and Vietnam wars. MR-GO (Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal), as well as the In his commercial maritime career, Mark worked for Pacific largest, deepest ship at that time, SS Manhattan, 106,000 Far East Line in executive positions in San Francisco, Honolulu tons, 40 foot draft down the river, and also piloted the first and Asia. While living in Japan, he earned a master’s degree in submarine dive in the harbor during Mardi Gras season. He business administration at Sophia University in Tokyo. He retired from Crescent River Port Pilots Association. retired as a senior vice president for Matson Navigation Co. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marigold (Margot) in San Francisco. Bostock-Wilson McNeely and their three children, nine Captain Shafer was an ardent yachtsman on San Francisco grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bay and was a longtime member and Commodore of the Sausalito Yacht Club. He was also a member of the board of Captain Jon Ruffatto #3392-RU directors of the National Liberty Ship Memorial, which owns Captain Jon Ruffatto passed away peacefully in his home in and operates the World War II ship Jeremiah O’Brien in San Sandpoint, Idaho, on April 9, 2016. Jon graduated from Kings Francisco. He was active in many other organizations, includ- Point in 1973 and retired from APL in January 2016. His last ing the Masons, the American Legion and the Navy League. command was aboard the APL Coral. Jon loved his family, He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dulce Shafer and was a proud grandfather. He was a kind, generous man of San Rafael; three children, five grandchildren; and two and had many friends. He liked gardening, music, and was an great-grandchildren. avid reader. He is survived by his wife Joyce, three sons and three grandchildren. ¶
CAMM Co-Sponsor and Exhibit Booth at Maritime Security East by Captain Manny Aschemeyer, #1548-RU media kits for Sidelights, membership members in the Pacific Northwest area CAMM continued its proactive applications, and sold over $400 worth to attend, taking advantage of the attrac- role as a supporting organization with of raffle tickets. (The 2nd place winning tive discount fees offered to all Sidelights Homeland Security Outlook, most ticket was sold here.) readers. ¶ recently in March in Norfolk, Virgina. CAMM’s participation in Norfolk pro- Over 300 attended 40 booths featuring duced at least two new members and the latest state-of-the-art technology, a several new advertising prospects for systems and equipment for enhancing Sidelights. port and vessel security and safety at all To view the interesting presentations levels from a variety of vendors, man- made there, please contact Captain ufacturers, and suppliers. The outdoor Aschemeyer and he’ll provide you with portion of the event featured vehicle and the links to access same. equipment displays, various interactive The next Maritime Security activities, and on-water demonstrations. Conference (West) will be in Everett, The CAMM exhibit booth was prom- Wash., in September 2016 (see the full inently placed at the front of the exhibit page color ad on the inside front cover Photo Courtesy: Manny Aschemeyer hall, and was clearly in view as folks of this edition of Sidelights). Captains Captain Joe Hartnett and Captain Manny entered the room. We handed out copies R.J. Klein and Don Moore will man the Aschemeyer man the CAMM booth at MSC East of Sidelights, CAMM swag, advertising booth with me. We encourage CAMM in Norfolk, Virgina.
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Texas Maritime Academy Cadets attend PDC
The information taught in the Marine Transportation classes at Texas A&M Maritime Academy is vital in becoming a retiring. There is a high influx of young The National Oceanic and competent officers that are becoming chief mates Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) third mate. and captains. The Chevron representa- is experiencing challenges within the However, tive was a very young captain and gradu- company with regards to paper charts, there is some- ated from California Maritime Academy which was addressed by Ms. Crescent by thing to be in 2004. He made a point to tell us cadets Moegling. Formed in 1807, NOAA is Cadet Sarah Adams said about that whatever you want, you can get; you the largest data provider among all gov- President learning from just have to put in the work and time. ernment agencies. They use multibeam TAMUG Cadet the personal Captain Marc Bayer from Tesoro sonar for Bathymetry and side scan CAMM Chapter experienc- Maritime spoke about how the biggest sonar for imagery data (only picture, es and advice from other professional challenge Tesoro faces is finding expe- not depth). NOAA still makes charts, mariners. It is important to take the rienced mariners. Tesoro’s principles of but has stopped printing paper charts. opportunities that are presented in order operation are key: “We do it safely, or we There are fifteen print on demand agen- to expand on one’s knowledge of the don’t do it at all.” Every employee has stop cies that sell NOAA certified charts. The maritime industry. Attending CAMM’s work authority. If you see something, say benefit of electronic charts is that NOAA Professional Development Conference something. Safety is always top priority, can update the charts more frequently. offered me not only a wealth of invalu- a concept that is embedded into most Simply, NOAA cannot keep up with able knowledge, but also gave me insight mariners beginning here at the academy. updating their paper charts. of what it takes to become a professional Before Captain Jerry Pannell, the Star Those are just a handful of the compa- mariner. Center representative, began his presen- nies that provided presentations during The captains, pilots and mates that tation on Coast Guard requirements, the conference. Most of the learning attended were very welcoming to us he made sure no one would “shoot the came from conversations over dinner cadets. As the conference began, all on the Portland Spirit dinner cruise. of us wanted to congregate togeth- Sea stories and personal experiences er, but we were soon separated by in the maritime industry gave the Captain Mc Cright in order to get us best insight for us cadets. Some were ra d ley B out of our comfort zones, which was more colorful than others. Captain n e avy
highly beneficial as it opened new : D R.J. Klein taught us how to take care hoto networking opportunities. There P of stowaways. The key is to make Captain Ryan McKenney (Chevron) with TAMUG cadets were a variety of guest speakers Victoria Maya, Sheldon Graham, Captain Michael sure they never want to hide out on from different companies including McCright (TAMUG chapter advisor), Chris Otte, and Sarah your ship again by any means neces- Military Sealift Command, FOSS Adams at CAMM’s PDC. sary while still being humane. Maritime, and MARAD. Captain Daniel messenger”. Even though it is a relatively The CAMM PDC was a great experi- J. Travers, USCG Commander, Sector dry topic and one that no mariner likes ence, and I highly recommend that other Columbia River discussed the dangers to hear, the rules and regulations that cadets become involved with CAMM. It and consequences of fatigued mariners. the Coast Guard enforces are necessary is an organization dedicated to main- It is a serious matter and cannot be to keep licenses up to date. With the taining a viable U.S. Merchant Marine taken lightly. The representative from aging maritime population, the more by promoting nautical education and Chevron also shared how important it is seasoned officers must go back and do sharing personal experiences to better to constantly test and train employees on the basic training such as firefighting, equip us as professional mariners. There their competency. Can you do the jobs fast rescue boat, medical care provider are some things that can simply not below your rank? A captain must be able and lifeboatmen. Chief Mate and Master be taught in the classroom. Attending to do all individual operations that take requirements to upgrade increased in conferences and taking every oppor- place onboard his/her vessel. The demo- the amount of assessments from about tunity available is the best way to gain graphics of the maritime industry are fifty to more than one hundred and information that would otherwise be changing with more and more captains twenty. unobtainable. ¶
14 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. TLAN OR D P Annual General Meeting
C A C Professional Development Conference M 6 D M P Texas Maritime Academy Cadets attend PDC AGM & Portland, Oregon, USA April 20-22, 2016
“Maintaining a Viable American Merchant Marine in the 21st Century”
Professional Development Conference Presentations and discussions centered Captain John Corso made the bell used in CAMM meetings in 1980, on how various segments of the used to start meetings and rings 8 Bells in honor of our departed. maritime industry plan to maintain their viability going forward through Thank You Sponsors! innovation; safety and competency; and — Commodore Level — Captain Manny Aschemeyer and legislative and regulatory actions. Associate Member Ms. June Milliard welcome attendees to Portland. L ORGA NA NI The presenters were thorough and more IO ZA AT T N IO R N E T O
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M S A T ST LO E PI RS D MATES AN CAMM Business Meeting President R.J. Klein gave his State of CAMM Address, as well as reports given — Captain Level — from the usual business, including positions updates and more. Closing Dinner Keynote Speech by Mr. Gregory Borossay, Trade & Cargo Development Manager for the Port of Portland and the 2016
CAP’N MANNY s che m eyer A & ASSOCIATES Lalonde Spirit of the Seas Award is a nn y awarded to Captain John A. C. Cartner, : M
— Staff Captain Level — hoto P Ph.D. Captain Dan Joradan and Keynote speaker Mr. Gregory Borossay
HIGGINS Marine Services, Inc. Sea-Jay Maritime, LLC
—Breaks— Captain Tim Brown #1494-RU Captain Frank Zabrocky #1964-RU
— Contributors— Capt. Tim Brown #1494-RU Capt. Robert S. Hospodar #417-L Capt. John Caffrey #1754-L RADM Paul L. Krinsky #1931-H Capt. Alan Dougall #1237-L Capt. Andrew Capt. Kenneth “Kip” Triandafilou #2025-RU Mustering for the dinner cruise aboard the Portland Spirit on the Willamette RIver. Carlson #2052-RU Capt. Larry Worters #612-L Capt. Donald Garrido #3381-RU Capt. Paul Willers #3287-RU All PDC-AGM event photography by Davyne Bradley, unless otherwise credited.
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Safe Ports Don’t Happen by Accident Captain Daniel J. Travers USCG Commander, Sector Columbia River USCG Columbia River Sector put protocols in place for the low Commander Captain Daniel Travers sulfur fuel switchover to minimize welcomed CAMM and attendees to loss of propulsion. When the USCG Portland. Captain Travers gave a quick switched to LNG fuel, the Captain again spiel on the Sector’s extensive area cov- called on master mariners and industry ering 11 of the 12 west coast bars and to help develop protocols above IMO inland waterways to Idaho, three surf standards, which are still in process. stations, air stations that conduct amaz- As an example of masters and pilots ing rescues both at sea and inland, river- working with the USCG to overt inci- way aids to navigation, and a summary dents, last December, Captain Travers of the $23B annual business the sector closed all the bars and port entries for supports. the only time in his career due to heavy handle difficult situations outside his Captain Travers stressed that “safe seas for 10 days, which is something he area of expertise. ports don’t happen by accident.” doesn’t take lightly for a $54M per day The Coast Guard Academy is gradu- Mariners are the life blood of the river. industry. An over-fatigued (considered ating 80 cadets in 2016 with Merchant As a helicopter pilot, he relies immense- legally drunk) master wanted to bring Mariner Licenses, which Captain Travers ly on masters, pilots and industry as his ship into port during 30-ft. seas, sees as an asset to the USCG, especially primary consultants, especially when who thought he might roll his ship. for vessel inspections. dealing with deep draft vessels. He keeps Local pilots also deemed it unsafe to Captain Travers urges master mari- Captain Dan Jordan on speed dial, along bring the ship into any of the sector’s ners to continue to be collaborative and with Captain Rick Gill (Columbia River ports. Captain Travers called upon a transparent with the USCG, and work Pilot) and a few other pilots organiza- peer-to-peer radio exchange between the together to make ports safe. Captain Dan tions in his sector, to keep non-events master and local pilots, who calmed the Jordan added at the end that Captain from developing into events. Master talked him through a solution to Travers hosts monthly industry break- Captain Travers applauded Captain maneuver his ship safely in heavy seas. fasts to discuss issues in the sector and Jeff Cowan, who on his own dime, Captain Travers trusts and relies on his on the waterways. worked with Sector Columbia River to relationship with pilots and masters to
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Jones Act, Cargo Preference, and MSP are key Mr. Michael J. Rodriguez Deputy Administrator, MARAD, #3101-A Mr. Michael Rodriguez’s schedule sels. The total number of changed so instead of attending in per- US. Flag carrying gov- son, he addressed attendees via video ernment-impelled cargo conference from MARAD Headquarters. is down to 78 from 101 MARAD considers the American in FY2011. In addition Merchant Marine to be made up of three there are approximately sectors: The international fleet, the cab- 160 privately owned U.S. otage/Jones Act fleet, and the mariners Flag ocean-going cargo vessels; approx- such as launching the world’s first LNG- themselves. imately half are eligible for Jones Act powered ships, and implementation of U.S. Flag shipping is a niche sector, trade. biofuels, hydrogen cells, and exhaust gas specializing in out-of-gauge cargoes, The Jones Act fleet is currently made up treatments. TOTE’s new American-built reefers, dangerous cargo, and cabotage. of 40,000 vessels, including 93 ocean-go- (NASSCO, San Diego), LNG-powered The Maritime Security Program ing ships and 144 large articulated tug/ ships Isla Bella and Perla Del Caribe (MSP) supports 60 militarily useful barges (ATBs). Jones Act shipbuilding are among the most environmentally and commercially viable ships in inter- accounts for nearly 400,000 direct and friendly ships in the world, reducing national trade. In FY16, $3.5M per indirect jobs, $25.1B labor income, and particulate matter by 98% and carbon ship was authorized, and for FY17-20, $37.3B GDP. Currently there are 124 emissions by 72%. Crowley will take approximately $5.0M per ship annu- active shipbuilders across 26 states, and delivery of two LNG-powered ConRos ally is authorized, which is far below another 200 shipyards engaged in ship built by VT Halter Marine (Pascagoula, the cost of operating under the U.S. repairs. 38 large ocean-going vessels are Mississippi) in 2017. Flag. MSP ships need cargo; Cargo on order with U.S. shipbuilders. MARAD is pleased the Obama Preference laws dictate 100% of military At the same time, American ship- Administration supported the Jones Act, cargoes and 50% of food aid cargoes builders are driving innovation, lead- and hopes the next administration will must be carried aboard U.S.-Flag ves- ing the world with energy efficiencies continue to do so.
MARAD grants to modernize ports Captain Bob Loken Director Pacific Northwest Gateway, Alaska, Guam, and Hawaii, MARAD population needs, and drive maritime in infrastructure and the marine high- technology innovation. ways. The current draft of the National American Association of Port Maritime Policy is at the Office of Authorities (AAPA) identified $28.9B Management and Budget (OMB) for in infrastructure modernization projects government review, and Captain Loken needed including intermodal connec- In 2014, encouraged us to read through it and tors, gateway and corridor, marine high- M a r i t i m e comment once available to the public, way, on-dock rail, TIGER and more. Administrator since documents often are watered down Captain Loken briefly listed some of “Chip Jeanichen through OMB. the grants available to ports as part of organized a National Maritime Strategy MARAD projects a growing popula- the StrongPorts program. With AAPA, symposium with over 200 maritime tion will stress the capacity of the trans- they developed a Port Planning and stakeholders to develop a National portation system. They project a 45% Investment Toolkit, available online, that Maritime Policy, as mandated by increase in cargo to meet the demands of will help ports obtain funding. MARAD Congress, with five strategic goals: population growth, estimated at 80 mil- and AAPA are trying to simplify the pro- expand capacity at ports; guarantee eco- lion by 2060. Currently the U.S. moves cess, and MARAD hired a port finance nomic and national security; modernize, 2% of goods domestically by water; in agent and instituted PortTalk to work educate, train and recruit the next gen- Europe, the figure is as high as 40%. The with ports to develop modernization and eration of mariners; fully leverage water- challenge will be to shift from landborne expansion plans to work with financing borne transportation to meet increasing to waterborne transportation, and invest and grants.
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & Improve the Process Captain George McCarthy Relief Master, U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command
Captain George McCarthy, on behalf when civilian federal employees are in of Rear Admiral Thomas K. Shannon, command, especially on board the sub spoke about Military Sealift Command’s tenders, USS Mount Whitney, and USS role as the largest maritime employer in Ponce. For example, Captain McCarthy the U.S. As they like to say, the earth is was set to be in command aboard the covered 95% by water, and they deliv- Ponce when launched, but then Title 10 er to all of it. In the military, nothing lawyers said that’s a problem. The solu- happens until something moves, and tion was to have a Navy officer in charge that’s usually through MSC delivery of of the mission with a MSC master in supplies. charge of operating the vessel. pipeline from the traditional 26-30% MSC brings a commercial model to Of the 11,280 mariners eligible to sail reserve to a full 50% reserve to remediate a military solution. More recently, what deep sea (see MARAD presentation), work-rest regulations. This will allow for MSC does is taking them closer to the 5,833 are employed by MSC and 1390 better rotations and they hope to reach a military line. MSC runs two hospital are commercial mariners with charter- goal of four months on with two months ships, two submarine tenders, an Afloat ers to MSC. Currently, MSC faces a off, which will help MSC with retention Forward Staging Base, USS Ponce, and a shortage of Masters, Chiefs and Second rates. command and control ship, USS Mount Officers, (and engineers) and is in the McCarthy believes improving the pro- Whitney. In addition, twelve high-speed process of hiring from both outside and cess is the key to maintaining viability. hybrid vessels are on order. internal promotions. The good news is The largest factor for incident is human As MSC ships become more offen- that MSC currently has an abundance of error, and human error is often in the sive than delivering cargo from point well-qualified third officers (by design) form of omission. He sees omission as a A to point B, Title 10 laws of war come to promote. sign that the process has failed. into effect, which can be a problem MSC is working to increase the officer
Why Hang the Master? Captain John A.C. Cartner, Ph.D. Maritime Lawyer, Author, Ph.D., #2574-RU
Captain John explain. They can put all their data on is to sell information. It’s not always A.C. Cartner one of two axes. The x axis is agency, or straight, honest or accurate, and the posed a theo- responsibility for getting the job done press never retracts. The truth doesn’t ry as to why correctly and level of skills required. The matter once its out, and that’s what bad. the master y axis is pure emotion, as observed by Courts and judges are not immune from has the people within the matrix. If you look at press and political pressure. wrath of the corners, the bottom left has no agen- In western and developed countries, a god and cy and no emotion, and are the jobs no “security cult” – an extralegal operation namely one really cares about, such as janitorial. outside the law as we know – gets into the press, In the lower right, no emotion meets a the intricacies of regulations and acts come down on him when the a ship has lot of agency with highly talented skill in secrecy, by law, that we never hear or a spill, collision, fire, grounding, loss of sets. If they make an error, it is rarely know about. When a security cult comes life, etc.. Why the master? Why the one reported in the press; emergency room against someone, it’s disastrous. The man? Should the Master go down with surgeons are an example. Jobs with a lot master is the seafarer we attach emotion his ship if it sinks? of emotion and a lot of agency, for exam- to, and the way the we are organized, Why are we asking a man to commit ple, are the President, CEOs, celebrities, the one we attach accountability to. It suicide over chattel? It’s immoral. Do we and yes, the shipmaster. takes a lot of people to sink a ship, why deserve this? Captain Mangouras, Master of the hang only one man? Captain Cartner The Mind Club, written by a group Prestige, has a lot of agency and a lot concludes that’s what we’re dealing with, of experimental behavioral psycholo- of emotion. How? The press fits on the and it’s a problem we need to address. Is gists (and mathematicians), might help emotion y axis. The purpose of the press it solvable? Probably not.
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Legislative Maritime Polices L ORGA NA NI IO ZA AT T Donald J. Marcus N IO R N E International President, IOMM&P #3110-RU T O F N
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Captain Don Marcus sees the after the U.S. passed the Jones Act. M S A T American Merchant Marine as three sec- The FOC model now dominates not S O T L E PI RS D tors, each with their own unique way to only the maritime industry, it serves as MATES AN maintain viability, and all with an under- the globalization business model, where lying theme of congressional support. “corporate rights appear to be greater The three sectors are military/auxiliary than national sovereignty.” In terms of (i.e.-Military Sealift Command); domes- a maritime super-power, China leads the tic ships dealing in Jones Act trade, way. The U.S. is vulnerable to foreign and deep-sea commercial/international controlled freight rates coming in and trade. The military merchant marine is out of the U.S. of issues: Maritime Security Program, getting bigger and it may be the only As the incentive to stay under the Export-Import Bank, reaffirmation merchant marine left in the U.S. if the U.S. Flag dwindles, putting more fund- of the Jones Act (including enforce- other sectors are not successful. ing into the Maritime Security Program ment), cargo preference laws (including Captain Marcus agrees with Mr. (MSP) is essential. It takes money to enforcement), Marine Highways, harbor Parrott (page 21) that innovation is key keep carriers interested in carrying the maintenance tax overhauls, cruise ship to viability in the Jones Act Trade, how- U.S. Flag, and though the appropriations taxation and Jones Act avoidance by ever he adds that congressional support committee increased funding, it’s short cruise chips, Title 11 shipbuilding, bilat- is needed to maintain the Jones Act and of what’s needed. eral trade agreements, guaranteed source vigilance to keep anti-Jones Act language MARAD drafted a National Maritime of cargo (LNG, for example) and finally, from being inserted into other bills. Policy, mandated by 2014 law, that is training. Deep sea foreign trade is a tough sub- currently in review. Based on highlights At the end of the day, it’s mariners who ject. The cycle between peace and war released, the policy appears to have little make the world go ‘round. The military the past 125 years has kept the merchant to do with expanding U.S. ships in for- can buy or build ships, but without marine around. Prior to WWI, 8% of eign trade. Public release for comment is trained mariners they won’t accomplish U.S. trade was conducted by American forthcoming. the minimal goal of supporting the mil- vessels. During WWI, Congress passed Maritime unions united to fight to itary in a national emergency. Quality acts bolstering the U.S. merchant marine keep current policies in place, but need mariners take longer to train than build- with shipbuilding and English lan- help from the industry to reinvigorate ing a ship. The U.S. is not in a position guage requirements, and the U.S. mar- Congress with maritime priorities. The of strength. itime industry strengthened. However, industry does not have the clout it once 100 years later, U.S-Flag vessels carry did, and in Congress, the industry is This is only a brief summary of the high- approximately 1% of all cargo coming in overseen by over two dozen committees lights of Captain Marcus’s presentation. and out of its ports. It is so low that in and subcommittees. As the newer gener- Please see his full presentation in detail 2003 MARAD stopped calculating cargo ation of politicians enter, they don’t see on Maritime TV, where he goes much fur- tonnage when it dropped below 2%. the invisible maritime industry. ther in-depth with numbers and specific The first flag of convenience (FOC) Captain Marcus outlined actions that policy changes needed and the benefits efforts were made in 1920, five years are needed and can be taken on a variety they bring.
Cadet Sheldon Graham and Captain Don Moore peruse an issue of Sidelights. Getting ready to start the PDC.
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & Addressing the Generation Gap Captain Ryan McKenney Master, Chevron Shipping Captain Ryan McKenney, representing Chevron gives new hires career “road the younger side of the generation gap maps” to reach Master. The road map and the future of the merchant marine, defines the steps necessary to advance has sailed as Master the past two years, from one rank to the next, including and actively sailed since graduating from training and assessments, for mariners He advised Cal Maritime in 2004. Captain McKenney and engineers to ultimately get to where the cadets described Chevron’s plan for addressing they want to be in their career. It is in the room, the generation gap between retiring mas- the employees’ responsibility to follow “whatever ters (and chief engineers) and younger that road map, and sign up for training you want masters who do not have 20-plus years of courses and competency assessments. with your sailing experience. Chevron’s solution is Some assessments can be done on board career, you can a focused career path plan and extensive the ship, others must be completed at the get there. I am competency training. Glasgow training center. proof of that.” This young Master holds Chevron believes in operating ethical- Another aspect of the road map is a pilot endorsements for San Francisco ly, safely, and reliably; and similar to the clear, focused checklist for career pro- Bay Pilots and a Columbia River Bar FAA, Chevron continually retrains and gressions and promotion of rank that is Pilots. While he is very comfortable tak- assesses masters to be competent in all quantifiable and defendable. Additionally ing ships into Chevron’s home ports in aspects of running the ship, even those Chevron also reassesses all their Masters San Francisco Bay, he takes on a docking below their license, rank and pay scale. every three years, and the program as a pilot in San Francisco Bay, and he takes They developed a training program that whole is designed to take them from “I on a Columbia Bar Pilot when entering addresses critical competencies above think we’re safe” to “I know we’re safe.” that challenging waterway. and beyond STCW and USCG require- In addition to the Glasgow training Chevron operates four U.S-flag ships ments to include Ship Inspection and center, Chevron operates Capricorn and 30 international flag ships. U.S. Report Exchange (SIRE) inspections Voyager, a dual-purpose ship that in licensed mariners are on the same pay and tanker regulatory requirements. addition to carrying cargo, is designed and benefit scale regardless of the ship’s Chevron runs a comprehensive ABS- with an extra deck used specifically for registry. certified training facility in Glasgow, training. Chevron takes on approximate- In Q&A, Captain Frank Zabrocky Scotland, with simulators for bridge ly 40 cadets a year. asked about anti-bullying training. operations, engine room operations, tac- Captain McKenney believes the road Captain McKenney said he has not seen tical operations, and cargo loading. The map was essential for him to earn com- specific training on bullying, though he company covers all training expenses for mand at such a young age. He knew has had training on how to handle diffi- employees. exactly what he needed to do and when. cult human resource issues.
Safe Operations Captain Marc Bayer Senior Director, Shipping Operations, Tesoro Maritime Company, #2774-RU Tesoro Maritime, structure. They have grown from refin- matter their job title, have not only the a west-coast compa- ing 665,000 barrels a day in 2010 to authority, but the obligation, to stop ny, is a ship charter- 875,000 barrels a day in 2015.This signif- work if they detect an unsafe condition. er rather than icant growth has not come at the expense Tesoro will “slow down to speed up:” ship owners. of safety. Tesoro has worked hard to slow or shut down, re-evaluate, and put They charter improve personal safety, process safety a plan together that works and enables four Jones Act and address error omissions. Part of that them to move things forward again. tankers and is how Tesoro manages day-to-day oper- As a charterer, extensive vetting is the numerous ations. Tesoro’s “Principles and Tenets first action to operating safely; having barges with of Safe Operations” are integral in all right the right people, equipment, ves- crude oil ter- operations including interactions with sels and procedures in place is essential. minals and four refineries in Alaska, vendors. Tesoro operates safely or not at Ships are vetted based on age, structure, Washington and California and recently all, and there is always time to do it right maintenance, and operating procedures purchased a natural gas pipeline infra- the first time. All Tesoro employees, no before they enter into Tesoro’s system.
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Ship owners readily comply with Tesoro’s tenets, as their reputation is Innovation tied to Tesoro’s. Tesoro requires that Mr. John Parrott safety summits be conducted aboard Chief Operating Officer, a ship with all crew members prior to Foss Maritime docking, and makes safety part of the daily routine. out,” but then they ran the num- Captain Bayer relies on extremely bers to prove if it could work. It was well-trained shore-side crew for his close. The EPA offered TOTE an ECA management team. He feels lucky to be exemption while the ships were being able to handpick his marine superinten- Mr. John Parrott believes innovation constructed, and this allowed TOTE to dents: all have held command and some is the key to maintaining a viable mer- move forward with the project. What are former SIRE inspectors, though his chant marine. Though he is new to his TOTE didn’t realize was that the EPA biggest challenge is to find experienced position with FOSS, he comes from not only wanted clean air, but wanted senior mariners to come ashore and run their sister company TOTE, where he to see TOTE drive the change. Parrott the business. led the project to deploy the world’s first believed that if TOTE succeeded, then Captain Bayer talked about working LNG-powered ships. all new build ships would be dual fuel. with Vancouver Energy and the Port of The maritime industry has seen TOTE’s sister company, FOSS, soon Vancouver, Wash. to build a state-of- massive changes over the years and built the first LNG-powered hybrid tugs the-art crude oil terminal at the Port change drives innovation; change in in Astoria, Ore. The company also devel- of Vancouver. The Port of Vancouver regulations, change in economy, and for oped hydrogen fuel cells (batteries) that is strategically placed to bring crude oil TOTE, the driver of change is fuel costs. run 25 reefers up to 200 hours on one by rail from North Dakota, where it can Fuel is the top cost of running TOTE’s charge. In 2012, TOTE was approached be transferred aboard ships to be taken business. Oil prices jumped to over $100 by a shipbuilder to replace aging ships to one of Tesoro’s refineries. Currently a barrel in 2008, and when Mr. Parrott on the Caribbean runs, and Parrott sent 40% of Tesoro’s crude oil is imported took the helm as TOTE’s President in them away because the designs were not from outside the U.S. This plan could 2009, he was told by the parent compa- dual fuel. Two weeks later the builder offset as much as 30% of foreign oil ny to improve TOTE’s safety record, get came back with a dual fuel design and imports and help the U.S. work toward the company financially back to where the Isla Bella, the first of the two ships, energy security and independence. The it was before the economic downturn, went into commission last year. plan is not to increase overall refinery and get ready for Emission Control Area Mr. Parrott said innovation is hard; production, but to displace crude oil (ECA) regulations. there is a learning curve. They had to imports with U.S. oil. TOTE introduced the first “cold iron- learn about batteries, and learn about While emotion-based arguments ing” terminal in Puget Sound. Using LNG fuel and how to deliver LNG ship- have been seen in the media, the part- the ship’s generators in port costs 10-11 side. A change of mindset was needed nerships are working together to over- cents per kilowatt hour and plugging with respect as to how contracts are come perceptions through education- into the shore-side electrical grid cost 3 formed with fuel providers; bunker fuel al outreach based on sound science. cents per kilowatt hour. This was a joint companies run on a different business Because Tesoro values safety and the project with the EPA. The return on model than LNG providers. environment, and the American west capital was very good. Zero emissions Mr. Parrott noted LNG-powered coast faces some of the toughest envi- while in port was a bonus. tugs were conceptualized and built by ronmental public scrutiny, the design Now TOTE had to address the Americans, and the greatest cargo han- includes double-seals and vapor con- Emission Control Areas (ECA). TOTE’s dling advent of all time – the shipping trol systems in the entire chain from two ROROs run between Anchorage container – was also American. When rail cars to hoses and pipelines, and to and Tacoma and are 100% inside the containers were first introduced, nay- vessels. forthcoming ECA. TOTE was looking at sayers thought it would kill jobs, but Continuing with Tesoro’s commit- a 30% increase in fuel cost to run ECA instead it revolutionized world-wide ment to environmental protection, compliant fuel, and at the time, scrub- shipping and revitalized the American Captain Bayer noted that operating in bers were not a viable option. rail and trucking industry. While the Alaska’s icy waters can be a challenge. Later that year, the port engineer, American merchant marine seems to be He highlighted some of the special VP of marine, and a captain came into in decline, we’ve managed to reinvent equipment safety precautions used at Parrott’s office and asked him to look ourselves through innovation over and their Kenai refinery and operations for into converting the ROROs to run LNG. over again and will continue to do so. dealing with ice. Parrott’s first response was “get the hell
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & Precision Navigation Ms. Crescent Moegling Northwest Navigation Manager, NOAA Office of Coast Survey Office of night, and with the move to print-on- are layered into products to support pre- Coast Survey demand and electronic charting, the cision navigation: the ability of a vessel to is the chart- most current chart is readily available to safely and efficiently navigate where sea ing interface for anyone online in a number of formats, room is limited with statistical certainty. NOAA, and is larg- including pdf, which is very popular In that spirit, Office of Coast works with est data provider among recreational boaters. For com- ports to identify unique needs specific among all other mercial boaters, ENC charts are compat- to that port. federal agen- ible with ECDIS, though the USCG has For example, newer, longer tankers cies combined. yet to certify an ECDIS provider. Many have tighter underkeel clearances when NOAA produc- countries, including the UK and Canada, pitching in the swell when approaching es over 1,000 still only offer paper charts for a fee. The Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach. nautical The Office of Coast Survey provides High resolution bathymetry combined charts cov- information to support decisions. Depth with real-time tide predictions, current ering 3.4 million square nautical miles charts, bathymetry, tides, obstructions observations, wave observations and including 95,000 miles of coastline and to navigation, water levels, wave height, predictions, allows pilots to plan when 25,000 miles of navigable channels. current directions, winds and more it is safe to bring in vessels and when the NOAA leads the way internationally helps mariners plan navigation routes, risk of grounding may occur. The project with chart data information and produc- load levels, windows for ship movement, proved successful and increased efficien- tion. Charts are updated every Thursday transit risks, and plan execution. Data cy within the port. Cruisin’ the Willamette
578-foot ATB with a 185,000-barrel carrying capacity for Kirby Maritime, built Captains Dave Boatner, Jeff by Gunderson Marine. Cowan, and Tom Kildall
Mrs. & Captain Paul WIllers
Vigorous, the largest floating Polar Sea, decommissioned in 2010, used drydock in the U.S. with a lifting Heavy Icebreaker capacity of 80,000 LT, inside for parts, and docked in limbo to scrap or retrofit. width 186 feet and length 960 feet.
Vigorous
Mrs. Joan & Captain Joe O’Connor Captain Michael Mc Cright with TAMUG Cadets Sarah U.S. Navy ACTUV drone at Vigor Adams, Victoria Maya, Chris Otte, Sheldon Graham.
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Remain Properly Credentialed Captain Jerry Pannell Director of Member Training and Officer Development, American Maritime Officers Union
Captain Jerry Pannell believes the coming on board and asking to see most significant factor to maintaining ECDIS endorsements. The STAR Center a viable American merchant marine is is in the process of training over 3,000 for U.S. mariners to remain properly mariners in gap-closing courses. credentialed internationally and domes- Renewals after January 1, 2017 will tically, and the flip-side is continued have further requirements. For the first professional development. With an aging renewal, mariners must have 360 days of mariner population and shortage of new seatime in the past five years, and have entrants and deck officers (and especial- taken a 1-day basic training revalidation sors, but it may not be appropriate, and ly engine officers), are young officers course (includes basic medical care) and time constraints may not allow it. properly trained and ready to fill the a 1-day advanced firefighting course. Further into the future, training and billets? If the officer has less than 360 days of competency requirements will come into Before Captain Pannell explained creditable sea service in the previous effect for the International Gas Fuel STCW 2010 Amendments coming into five years, up to two weeks of refresher (IGF) Code for LNG and other low full implementation by the USCG on courses are required that include basic flashpoint gas fueled vessels, as well as January 1, 2017, which impacts mariners training, advanced firefighting, survival Polar Code. Currently USCG guidelines with current credentials and internation- craft proficiency, fast rescue boat, and and policy letters are the only form of al endorsements, he prefaced with “don’t medical care. Depending on seatime in compliance. For both Codes, STCW is in shoot the messenger!” the past five years, the officer may need the process of developing model courses Senior officers holding current cre- to resit the credentialing test. Additional and the USCG will need to establish reg- dentials must take a gap-closing course endorsements will be required for ulations. For STCW, the IGF Code is in by January 1, 2017, that contains lead- tankerman person-in-charge and officer process of implementation, and STCW ership and managerial skills. While in charge of watch. plans to adopt Polar Code amendments many shipmasters may have the skill set Captain Pannell explained changes in in July 2016 with full implementation through experience or company train- qualifications for officer promotions and January 1, 2018. ing, formal training is now required. license upgrades coming into effect on Many aging U.S. masters are over- In addition, all deck officers must be January 1, 2017. The list of deck officer whelmed by the renewal process, and trained in ECDIS and senior engine assessments that can be done on board often do not know what they need to officers must be trained in management went from 53 items to 146 items, which do to renew. The STAR Center is trying of electrical control systems in addition can be a challenge for senior officers on to simplify the steps and make it as easy to engine resource management. If the board who train and assess junior offi- as possible. Many aging masters intend training is not complete, limitations will cers. NVICs detail “Qualified Assessors” to renew once, but after that, will retire. be placed on international endorsements onboard, who are trained and certified For masters who have not sailed in a few that may not allow officers to work to assess competencies in specific areas. years, Captain Pannell recommends put- in certain capacities. Captain Pannell Masters and chief mates (or chief or first ting endorsements into continuity where reports foreign port state officials are engineers) are well-qualified as asses- possible, but warns it’s not a free pass.
Captain Klaus Niem: Captain “If you Jeff Cowan: put your “In the event of license into an occurrence continuity, for national and decide sealift, and to go back with all to sea, regulations to Captain Frank Zabrocky: “Is what are maintain a there a provision in STCW for a the requirements?” license, where are we going to find the people?” Competent Authority to make A: The requirements in force at the time A: We try to make sure that when masters retire, an exception?” A: I believe It of continuity, and whatever else as a result their credentials are valid for a certain time period. during that gap. You are only holding time. would need to be presented to STCW and approved.
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C A C M 6 D P M A & GM tate of CAMM CAMM National President Captain R.J. Klein
Maritime TV was here yesterday, as on the mailing list and I have about 50 S they were last year in New Orleans, more to feed into the database. I have to cover our Professional Development also updated the congressional mailing Conference, and this year they will be at list, and we are now going out to 60 our Closing Dinner to cover our keynote congressmen in key ports and those in speaker and Lalonde Award presenta- ranking positions on committees dealing tion. In addition, CAMM was contacted with maritime issues. Our printed circu- We recently updated our database to last year by Maritime TV to sponsor lation is now over 1,000. match the designations per CAMM’s coverage of the Kings Point graduation, In regards to the website, we’re not Constitution to distinguish between which CAMM did. This year, when they doing as well. We upgraded features Regular Unlimited (RU) and Regular approached us again, we asked to spon- in MAS (Membership Administration Pilot (RP) members. I assure you that the sor ALL of the maritime academy gradu- System, CAMM data base), and think we new letter designation does not change ations. The problem is that maritime TV have most of the glitches ironed out. To your membership status. If you were does not have crews available to record get into the site, you need your CAMM originally a Regular Member you are still all the graduations. CAMM worked this member number (without the letter des- a Regular Member, nothing has changed. year to have the feed for Cal Maritime’s ignation) – that’s your username. If it’s The U or P have been added per the graduation posted, and will continue the first time you’ve been into the site, Constitution. to work with Maritime TV in future click forgot password and it will send Captain Aschemeyer will report on years to meet the goal of sponsoring the a temporary password to the email on new members, and has done a great broadcast of all State maritime school file. If you have any problems, contact job recruiting. He will also report on graduations along with U.S. Merchant Captain Aschemeyer or me. finances – it’s tight but we are doing Marine Academy. In the past, we’ve produced print- better, largely due to the work of Captain Another source of exposure for ed rosters and distributed them at the Aschemeyer, who is relentless in pursu- CAMM is Captain Aschemeyer’s con- AGM. We had feedback from members ing sponsorships and ads for Sidelights. tacts with Maritime Security East and who did not want phone numbers listed, CAMM is becoming more politically West conferences. We advertise the but now that we’ve moved to email and known. Last year was the 6th Annual conference in Sidelights in return for away from postal mail, maybe we need Maritime Industry Congressional Sail- booth space at the conferences. It’s very to rethink the roster format. I’d like to In, where industry members speak with good exposure to the industry for little introduce it as new business later today. I one voice when they meet with members expense. think it’s nice to have a roster, and physi- of Congress. CAMM has been repre- I have become the Sidelights editor, cal addresses are a difficult way to get in sented at all of the Sail-Ins and I had the which I will report on later, and yes- touch with people. honor of participating the last two years. terday Captain McKenney confirmed Overall, we are doing fairly well and The 2016 Sail-In is scheduled for June Sidelights is reaching the Chevron ships. continue moving ahead, which is always 14, and CAMM will be represented. We have 97 ships over 100,000 GRT better than making sternway. National Officers’ Reports Secretary-Treasurer Report the 1980s when we both lived in Florida Propeller Club and paying the fees asso- Please refer to Captain Manny and we kept in touch over the years. We ciated with attending events in D.C., Ashemeyer’s report on Page 8. all mourn his passing. where I am able to promote CAMM and Washington, D.C. is very busy in the our issues. I am also a member of the 1st Vice President: coming months with Maritime Day and Baltimore Propeller Club, which enables Government & Public the Propeller Club Salute to Congress me to attend many maritime events in Relations Dinner, where they will honor Senator the port. Captain Joe Hartnett, #2193-RU Roger Wicker (Miss-R). I appreciate I have been working with the American I attended the wake and memorial for and thank CAMM for sponsoring my Pilots Association (APA) to rekindle a Captain Tim Brown. I first met him in membership in the Washington, D.C. relationship between CAMM and APA.
24 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. I had been working closely with APA President A few years ago, after an incident with Sabine Captain Mike Watson, who recently passed away. I Pilots, the NTSB determined fatigue was a contrib- know two of the people running for APA President uting factor, and went to each state and asked them and based on my relationship with them, I think we to address fatigue with pilots. States came back with can forge something between APA and CAMM. I different responses from one extreme of hiring pro- would like to have APA help sponsor CAMM when fessionals to study pilots to make rules, to states who we attend events in D.C. refused to respond because they felt it wasn’t within their jurisdiction. There is not a standard as to what Captain 2nd Vice President: Pilot Relations the rest period is. In STCW there is a disconnect: Manny Aschemeyer “I brought in 10 new Captain Dan Jordan, #2698-RP with pilots, rest periods are required; and with members this past As Second Vice President, I’m involved with the Masters and crew, work hour limits are imposed. year. If I can, I know issues in relationship between masters and pilots. This means that even though a pilot may be at there’s others who can. You’ve got the contacts A few weeks prior to this event, I attended the West home, is his family letting him rest? For masters in and the connections.” Coast Pilot Conference, with 70 pilots in attendance. port, are they resting if going ashore? APA hired a Our discussions focused on pilot ladder safety, the Harvard professor to study work hours. The study pilot-master exchange, and fatigue issues. recommended pilots work no more than 60 hours There are a lot of ladders that do not meet ladder per week; however, ITF limits work to 72 hours per safety standards. We discussed who is in charge of week, and STCW limits work to 92 hours per week, inspections, and how to correct those issues. Some which are very broad differences. of the ship carrier charter rates are so low they’re The Columbia Bar Pilots impose no more than building their own pilot ladders on board with no 8 hours of piloting at night and 12 hours during certification, and quite often a step slips. The rec- daylight. Puget Sound Pilots require 7 hours of work Captain Joe Hartnett ommendation from APA is to report the violation before a rest period, which meant if you worked “I have been working to rekindle CAMM’s to the USCG. Captain Cowan added that in San 6 hours and 50 minutes, you could be pulled off relationship with APA... Francisco Bay the USCG is good at follow-up on one vessel and put on another because you hadn’t and think we’ll be able ladder violations reported by pilots. Captain Jordan reached 7 hours yet; and they often worked 18-hour to forge something between APA and added that the Columbia Par Pilots have refused to shifts. CAMM.” board and bring in ships with unsafe pilot ladders. Another aspect to note is there is a huge differ- The pilot-master relationship has changed with ence in workload and stress of a pilot compared to compulsory pilotage. Pilots are required, by law, to the first or second mate aboard the ship. CAMM have navigational control while the master retains members agree a lower amount of work period for a overall command of the vessel. Captain Jordan higher stress job seems appropriate. feels pilots have a good understanding and receive verbiage on the issue, but many masters are not North Atlantic Vice President getting that same message and verbiage. It makes an Captain Frank Zabrocky, #1964-RU exchange at 0200 difficult if both sides don’t under- I am a member of the Connecticut Maritime Captain Dan Jordan stand where they should both be in the master-pilot Association, and each spring they host an annu- “Fatigue is a growing relationship. Often, cruise captains want to dock al conference and trade show – the host hotel is issue... A lot of errors you see are from their vessel, and many states are now saying that reserved exclusively for the event. I think CAMM people being too tired.” within a few ship’s lengths the master can do the should be present at that event. Luncheons with work but the pilot still has control of the conn. The speakers are hosted by organizations or compa- pilot and master still have to work together. nies, and the slots are full until someone drops Fatigue is a growing issue, and shipboard, cruise out. CAMM might be able to host a separate lunch and pilot organizations are approaching it different- nearby, but the conference location is in the middle ly. Ships do not have the personnel to do the work of a business park and there are no other hotels or required and the crew are exhausted. Errors happen restaurants nearby. A fee is charged for attending when people are tired. Science studies show that but the event has set aside certain hours that are free being awake 24 hours straight is the same mental admission. The question becomes, can we logistical- Captain Frank Zabrocky capacity as being legally drunk. We don’t want ly pull off hosting a off-site luncheon to gain more “I think they {CMA} people working cargo or spending time in port industry exposure for CAMM? like the idea of having working on assignments, then sailing the equivalent real mariners be of drunk. Gulf VP Vice President there; they’re mostly commercial people, {Captain Jordan’s report led to an open discussion on Captain Michael Mc Cright, #2753-S and have a respect for fatigue; the following is a summary of that discussion} While I’m very active in the Houston chapter, I what we do.”
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & haven’t been able to travel to NOLA or Mobile Bay, Hawaii and I am working to contact them. but would like to when I find the time. I agree with I received a copy of The Mathews Men: Seven Captain Hartnett’s idea to interact at a different level Brothers and the War Against Hitler’s U-boats, along to get more exposure to successful people in the with other members of the BOG. It’s a good read, industry than the sit-down meeting with speakers and maybe we can reprint excerpts in Sidelights? model we have had in the past. In Houston, we reg- I was curious about why the SS America was ini- ularly hold those sit-down meetings with speakers, tially laid up, and heard a sea story related to a prej- and get better turnouts when the speakers are from udice issue within the crew shortly after departure companies recruiting for cadets. on a weekly run from New York to Southhampton. I think it is important we rethink how we meet The was sold shortly thereafter to Greek Captain America Michael Mc Cright and how we reach out to the industry. For the most owners, changed name five times, the last was the “I think it is important part, we are all heading in the same direction, and American Star, when she ran aground on rocks in we rethink how we when most of the institutions are either competing the Canary Islands, where she lays to this day. meet and how we reach out to the with, or trying to sell to, each other, it’s hard to bring industry.“ them to the same table, but it is possible. North Pacific Vice President Captain Cal Hunziker, #2457-RU South Pacific Vice President We have two very active chapters in the Northwest: Captain Klaus “Nick” Niem, #2167-RU Columbia River and the Seattle Chapter, who will My quest to establish a chapter in Honolulu contin- report their activities in the chapter reports. I thank ues. I contacted the MM&P representative in Honolulu the Columbia River chapter for putting together the who agrees the feasibility is very good. There are sev- wonderful accommodations and last night’s sailing eral retired Matson and APL masters now living in on the Willamette River. Chapter Representatives’ Reports New York Metro to have a member attend. Captain Klaus Niem “I wish to establish Captain Frank Zabrocky, #1964-RU I take extra copies of Sidelights with me and leave a CAMM Chapter in I am saddened to report the passing of Joy them on the ships I pilot, and I get a lot of positive Honolulu.... What is Sandberg, wife of Captain Sandberg, chapter presi- feedback. Later this afternoon when we may talk the feasibility to do something?... dent, this March. about foreign masters, I can confirm that I often It is very good.” have foreign masters ask me about joining CAMM. Baltimore / Washington, D.C. Captain Joe Hartnett, #2193-RP Tampa Bay We find we have more participation from our Captain Art Bjorkner, #2173-RU chapter representing CAMM at local events than The Tampa chapter continues to hold regular we do at any business meeting we hold. I am okay monthly luncheon meetings. At a recent meeting, with that because we are getting CAMM’s name we had a speaker from Special Operations Warrior out in the industry. We have other organizations Foundation, which provides for a full college educa- contacting us to sponsor events; for example, $100 tion to the children of those lost in combat. for a golf hole sponsorship with CAMM’s logo at the tee, and sponsorships at these events brings us New Orleans new members. Chief Engineer Horace George, #3223-A Captain Cal Hunziker Most of our members are active pilots; we have I am happy to represent the NOLA chapter while “We have two very active chapters in the a few active sailing masters, and we are trying to our president, Captain Ed Higgins, is out testing Pacific Northwest.” recruit retired masters – or any master closer to D.C. ships on trial runs. NOLA is doing well and we real- IFSMA Report: “The than Baltimore– who can actively represent CAMM ly enjoyed hosting CAMM’s PDC/AGM last year. typical South American at D.C. events. Currently, our closest members are We would like to thank CAMM for the high qual- master has very little support, and a big an hour or more outside of D.C. Will Watson has ity of Sidelights; it’s very good reading and well done. thing in Chile is that been very helpful in D.C. and is trying to arrange a At the beginning of the year, we received an the government is chapter meeting for us in D.C. Unfortunately he is invitation from the American Merchant Marine going to allow foreign- flag ships to sail not permanent boots on the ground in D.C. Veterans to attend their dinner, where they recog- coastwise and they If anyone knows of any events in the D.C. area at nized CAMM and looked forward to continuing our asked IFSMA for help.” which CAMM should be represented, please send relationship. I think there are ways CAMM can sup- me an email or give me a call and we will do our best port them, too. It was thrilling to hear their stories,
26 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. and as we know they are all up there in age, so we the Council of Ancient Master Mariners, and it is need to support them whenever we can. nice to see some younger guys such as Captains The chapter holds regular meetings with speakers Aschemeyer, Zeluff and Cowan at recent meetings. and average a steady eight members plus guests. We I submit that the chapter system and social lunch currently have 20 members on the mailing list and is not the way to move forward with CAMM. Young are working to build our membership. mariners do not join anything nor go anywhere. If At our last meeting, Mr. Glen Jackson, whose it is not on social media, it does not exist. It is the brother Jack Jackson was an AB on the El Faro, led value of CAMM we need to project. Every master Captain Art Bjorkner a mind-boggling, riveting discussion on the inci- in the merchant marine has enough money to pay “The Tampa chapter continues to hold dent. He has attended all the hearings thus far. He CAMM dues – it is less than a night out on the town. regular monthly was allotted 20 minutes and after an hour we had to There are three things we believe we can do luncheon meetings... adjourn the meeting, and we asked if he could con- to gain membership without expanding qualifica- and continue to attend meetings with other tinue at a later date. Also, not one person made an tions (and some people think lowering standards). maritime affiliated attempt to leave the meeting early. We will continue Expanding membership qualifications will not help organizations within to update CAMM on the matter, as there is much to unless people actually want to join. We all heard the Tampa area.” be learned from this situation and we all have opin- yesterday from Maritime Deputy Administrator ions and questions on the matter. Michael Rodriguez that there are not that many sail- ing masters anymore. We have less than 300 ocean Houston going cargo ships in the American Merchant Marine Captain Michael Mc Cright, #2753-S and over 40% of sailing masters in our membership Recently, I recovered some of the original docu- is not too bad. ments from 1967 when the chapter was formed and The only way we can do better is provide value. they now sit in my office. The value of CAMM is as an independent organiza- We regularly hold sit-down meetings with tion of shipmasters. speakers, and at the meeting we held a few days The first thing we should be doing is begin com- Chief Engineer ago, Captain John Peterlin III (1839-S), interim menting on every proposed USCG rule making Horace George “AMMV invited us Administration Director for Port of Galveston, notice that effects our industry. We should be con- to their dinner and spoke very well about the large area the port covers, tacting all members of Congress on maritime issues: recognized us... It economics driving the port, and differences in sup- Food for Peace, PL 480, Export-Import Bank, etc. was thrilling to hear their stories. They are port between the ports of Houston and Galveston, Cargo Preference, Jones Act, and Maritime Security important people to all namely differences in property tax funding. Program are the three legs to the stool that sup- of us... and I think there Every semester, from my own pocket, I give out a ports the merchant marine. In Sidelights and on the are ways can help and support them... they scholarship (inspired by Captain Jim Titus, in mem- website, we should publish instances of the positive are very worthy.” ory of his son) to whom I consider the best cadet. things the USCG does on the regulatory side, and Over the past year, the scholarship morphed into a publish the negative things as well. membership into CAMM as a cadet member. This Unfortunately, the USCG is under severe com- semester’s recipient is Nicholas Ramos, my TA and mercial pressure from people who do not actually cargo mate who runs the simulator on the tanker run ships. The USCG says it will not enforce rule courses I teach. Cadet Ramos recently accepted an ABC because it will be retaliated against on our assignment with Military Sealift Command. The ships. What ships? There are only 78 of them! We Propeller Club of Galveston is also very active with already have targets on us and are being retaliat- a student chapter, sponsors and hosts many events, ed against. We should hold the USCG account- and gives out scholarships to all its cadet members. able when they morph STCW regulations to get I thank and appreciate TAMUG for sponsoring away from IMO standards. They make their own Captain Dave Boatner the four cadets I brought with me to CAMM’s PDC, standards with a loophole “big enough to drive “The only way we can do better is and was pleased at how well received they were by my Humvee through” (quote by former California provide value. The CAMM members and the PDC speakers. I think the Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger). value of CAMM is lights went on in each and every one of them that Under international rules, you may only violate as an independent organization of they have a great future with a lot of potential, and STCW work hours for an “operational necessity” shipmasters.” this should spread throughout the academy. which is defined as an emergency. The USCG decid- “We should begin ed not to make a definition for operational necessity, commenting on every Los Angeles / Long Beach so if it is simply operational, and you have to do it, proposed USCG rule making notice that Captain Dave Boatner, #2162-RU the work hours limits cease to exist. effects our industry.” The Los Angeles-Long Beach Chapter is really We need to hold the USCG’s feet to the fire on this
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & because the number one issue for American Masters Gregory Stump is retiring, and Captain Captain sailing today is workload. Every day they get a new Anthony J. Ceraolo will assume command. requirement put on them by either the company or The chapter is saddened by the passing of Captain the regulatory system, and they get no help. They do Mark Shafer three weeks ago. not get additional manpower aboard the vessel, and they work more. Certain companies are knowingly Columbia River violating the regulations and the USCG is selectively Captain Bill Good, #1924-RU closing their eyes. We meet every second Friday of the month with a This is an area where CAMM can be effective as nice view of the Columbia River from our regularly Captain Bill Good a professional organization. If I am in the USCG reserved table. We are also the ancient mariners, “The majority of our office with my MM&P hat on, they accuse me of with attendance as high as four when Captain members are bar only wanting more jobs – and yes, I do want more Jordan joins us. Once we had a meeting of one – me! pilots and we host meetings a few times jobs – but what I am saying is “follow the rules” This is often why I do not have much to report for a year in Astoria to because not following them is negatively affecting Sidelights. The majority of our members are pilots, accommodate those the shipmaster. If CAMM says to the USCG, “you’re and once a year we hold the meeting in Astoria to pilots.” not following the rules, and you’re bending back- accommodate them, but not many are able to show wards for these commercial entities and compro- up in Portland. mising safety,” the USCG cannot say that CAMM is just trying to gain more union jobs because CAMM Seattle / PNW is an autonomous independent organization. Captain Don Moore, Jr., #1513-L An example is Subchapter M, STCW work hour The chapter is doing well and is quite active. We limits, and what was formerly called Minimum Safe hold a general luncheon on the 2nd Tuesday of the Manning, but we should say Safe Manning. Ships month with speakers and average 15 members at today are not manned for contingencies. They are those meetings, and we meet for an executive busi- Captain Don Moore manned with the minimum amount it takes to get ness lunch once a month, where attendance is usu- “In the community, the ship from one place to another. For example, the ally 6-10 members. It is at the executive meeting that we host a charity golf tournament OCI for a heavy lift ship, manned by 17 people, does we conduct CAMM business and present our ideas ... to benefit Youth not require a third mate or third engineer; it has a to the membership for consideration and approval. Maritime Training bosun and two ABs, and this is deemed to be ade- We have 64 members, 5 of those are lifetime, 9 are Association (YMTA)... Since we started in quate if you follow the maintenance manual, which original charter members from 1981, and we have 8 2008 we have given is incorporated into the OCI. We asked the compa- companion and 3 honorary members. As for dues, over $59,000 to YMTA ny for the maintenance manual, and the company all are paid up expect 8 members. for scholarships and operational costs.” had no idea what or where it was. So the company We hold our meetings at a restaurant that is part asked the USCG, who certified the inspection, and of the Landry Corporation (which owns many chain they did not know what or where the maintenance restaurants), and we have a membership that gives manual was, either! us over 10% in rebates throughout the year, which The system is not working for the American ship- has proven lucrative. master, and this is where we, as CAMM, can be most We have two meetings during the year that boosts effective. I encourage Captain Cowan, Captain Klein, attendance. The first is the February meeting, which Captain Aschemyer and Captain Zabrocky, who is morphed from a Valentine’s thank-you to our wives head of positions, that this is where we can make a to honoring woman in the maritime industry, and difference. If we make a difference, we will get new invite a prominent female in the industry as our Father Sinclair Oubre members, but we must make a difference first. guest speaker. In October, we honor a Maritime “Good news: USCG has Person of the Year, which draws 50-60 people. proposed a new set of San Francisco Bay Area rules which will require In the community, we host a charity golf tourna- terminal operators and Captain Klaus “Nick” Niem, #2167-RU ment on the Thursday before Labor Day to benefit shipping companies The chapter has 51 members in the books. At Youth Maritime Training Association (YMTA), for to provide reasonable access to and from our January meeting, we had a good conversation high school students. Since we started in 2008 we the ships making it about virtual aids, ECDIS and an incident in the San have given over $59,000 to YMTA for scholar- easier for seaman to Francisco Delta due to a lack of charts, which I also ships and operational costs. Additionally, one local go ashore. The new rules are better than mentioned in previous reports in Sidelights. CAMM member sits on the scholarship judging we had hoped for.... USCG Sector San Francisco has invited CAMM panel. The presentations by the students vying for The current system is members to attend the Change of Command cere- scholarships is held at Compass Courses Training totally corrupted.” mony on Yerba Buena Island July 19, 2016. Captain facility in Edmonds, Wash.
28 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. We also participate with The Steamer late 19th and early 20th centuries. Five of aboard the Virginia V. Finally, we are in Virginia V Foundation, which pre- our chapter members spent a training the process of putting together a working serves the last operational vessel in the day instructing students from Ballard relationship with the Center for Wooden Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet. This fleet Maritime Academy how to throw heav- Boats, that puts on a wooden boat festi- operated as the ferry system in Puget ing lines, how to plot their position on a val and parade each year. Sound and adjacent waters during the chart and engaged in firefighting skills Additional Reports IFSMA Representative International Ship and Port Safety (ISPS) be informed. Captain Cal Hunziker, #2457-RU Code concerning rescuing refugees, but In the October 2015 issue of Sidelights, Please see IFSMA report on page 40. as mariners we have the responsibility I asked the question “Can a Sailor Be a to aid those in peril at sea. I suggest Saint?” This was in regard to Captain CAMM Chaplain that Masters use the publication dis- Leonard LaRue/Brother Marinus. For Father Sinclair Oubre #3220-A tributed by International Chamber of those who do not know, in 1950, during I want to thank the Council for select- Shipping (ICS) called Large Scale Rescue the Korean War, while in command ing me as CAMM’s Chaplin. I am appre- at Sea. (www.ics-shipping.org/docs/ of the SS Meredith Victory, Captain ciative of the opportunity to speak to default-source/refugee-migrant-rescue/ LaRue rescued 14,000 Korean refugees several issues and topics of importance large-scale-rescue-operations-at-sea. from the port of Hungnam. Four years and interest concerning the maritime pdf ). Additionally, the following two after the rescue, Captain LaRue joined industry. sites should be of interest to CAMM the Benedictine Abbey of St. Paul in The first item is good news – we members: Seafarers Rights International Newton, New Jersey. He served as a received word that the USCG has pro- (www.seafarersrights.org) and Human Benedictine Novice until his death in posed a new set of rules concerning Rights at Sea (www.humanrightsatsea. 2001. The story of the Captain who terminal access. The new rules were in org). became a Benedictine Brother is told response to the poor response by ter- Continuing on the subject of sailors in the book Ship of Miracles and the minal operators to provide reasonable rights and rescues at sea, three import- documentary by the same name (www. access to and from the ships for crew ant reports were recently made available shipofmiracles.com). members. The current system is total- by ICS, ITF and Human Rights at Sea. Finally I want to comment on the ly corrupted. Presently, some terminals ICS and ITF have issued a Guidance on injustice of the Spanish Supreme charge seamen a substantial fee to move Eliminating Shipboard Harassment and Court’s sentencing of Captain Apostolos between the ship and the terminal gate. Bullying. I was pleased to see Captain Mangouras to two years in jail over the This virtually guarantees that the seamen Frank Zabrocky’s article on bullying sinking of the MV Prestige. Captain will not go ashore. The USCG proposed published in the last issue of Sidelights Mangouras did exactly what the Spanish new rules which will require terminal which references this report. Two other government insisted he do and then operators and shipping companies to pertinent reports are from Human prosecuted and jailed him for comply- provide reasonable access to and from Rights at Sea, entitled An Introduction ing with their orders. I suggest that the ships making it easier for seaman to & Commentary to the UN Guiding CAMM pass a resolution condemning go ashore. The new rules are better than Principles on Business and Human Rights the court’s actions. {Note: said resolution we had hoped for. & Their Implementation in the Maritime was passed– see “Resolutions” under New We are all concerned about the Environment and Voluntary Maritime Business.} humanitarian crisis at sea, in particu- Rescuers: Awareness of Criminalization. lar with respect to the ongoing refugee I urge shipping companies to be care- Sidelights & Website Report calamity in the Mediterranean Sea. More ful when manning their ships with mixed Captain R.J.Klein #1751-RU than 3,500 people drowned in 2015 and crews. They must not inadvertently mix I became the Sidelights Editor by another 500 on April 20th of this year. I people who historically and culturally do default nearly a year ago. The transition am reminded that the refugee problem not respect each other. Putting two such was smoother than expected due to Ms. is not limited to the Mediterranean. It personnel groups together aboard a ship Davyne Bradley already being in place is also a problem in the Gulf of Mexico makes it nearly impossible for the crew as our layout and design person. Her with refugees attempting to reach the to function properly and safely. I caution experience is invaluable and has enabled United States from the Hispaniola, Cuba Masters to be aware that when making a me to focus on collecting articles from and other poverty stricken areas in the rescue at sea that involves refugees, some our contributors and doing some minor Caribbean. states’ immigration policies may view his editing. Sidelights continues to be the There is lack of direction from the conduct as criminal – so be mindful and main element for promoting CAMM
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & and recruiting new mem- Sidelights is now being sent to over ing toward a solution. We realize there bers. 90 U.S. Flag ship captains and to 56 is a great amount of information on the I ask that VPs and chapter representa- U.S. Senators and representatives. We site and it can be difficult to navigate. tives send articles concerning maritime will continue to build this circulation to The intention is to make the site more events and happenings that occur in include all U.S. Flag ships over 10,000 user friendly, including enabling chap- their area. It is not unusual for a local gross tons and target more key govern- ter representatives to update their own maritime story to go unnoticed by the ment personnel. Our printed circulation chapter pages. rest of the country. Sidelights can be the is over 1,000. In addition to the electron- We completed an upgrade to MAS means of ensuring that the story is told. ically version available on the website, (Memberships Administration System) This can be in lieu of a VP or Chapter we are investigating the idea of emailing last September. We identified and cor- report. Sidelights to maritime groups that may rected several errors that were stopping We are closer to the goal of a revenue be interested in our publication. members from logging on. Each mem- neutral Sidelights. Special thanks is due Due to the limited visits to our web- ber can now update their personnel page to Captain Aschemeyer for his excellent site we are having difficulty selling the by going to “Member Login” on the left job obtaining new advertising. We will banner ads at the top of the web page. hand menu of the website. Type in your need additional ads to reach our goal We have one advertiser who is dropping “User ID” (your CAMM number - no and we need your help. Please send any their banner ads but has shown interest letters) then enter your password. If advertising leads to Captain Aschemeyer in moving their advertising dollars to you have not logged in before, click on or Sidelights (sidelights@mastermariner. Sidelights. We continue our efforts to “Forgot Your Password?” and a tempo- org). Advertising rates and information obtain more ads for the website. rary password will be sent to your email are available online at www.mastermari- I am aware that the website needs to be of record. Any problems, email Captain ner.org/sidelights/advertising.html updated more frequently and am work- Aschemeyer or me. Positions & Views Captain Frank Zabrocky, Positions CAMM thanks Captain Cal Hunziker, of flight is the most common reason Committee Chair, led the positions dis- Captain John A.C. Cartner, Captain for detention of masters. He suggested cussions, where the membership reviews Dave Boatner, and Captain Jeff Cowan, we add verbiage that includes opposing CAMM’s positions and vote to continue, who were essential with their knowledge risk of flight as the sole judicial reason archive, or amend. All current positions in their respective professional areas of for detention. After a discussion and are posted on CAMM’s website. expertise. Captain Hunziker verified ref- research of IFMSA’s statements and ver- Due to time constraints, he started erences to IFSMA documents and posi- biage on criminalization, the position with the five most important as deter- tions; he is an IFSMA VP and co-chairs was amended passed with flight of risk mined in a survey by the membership. IFSMA’s positions committee. Captain wording added. After voting, an open discussion ensued Cartner’s extensive knowledge of mar- on specific positions as to what action itime law and word-smithing skills Jones Act 2012-04 CAMM can take to promote the posi- helped us write strong, concise state- All quickly agreed that this position tion. The following is a summary of ments. Captain Boatner was essential in remains a top priority and the position positions that ignited interesting open updating the status of many regulatory was continued. discussions. Time did not allow for all issues. Captain Jeff Cowan drew from his current positions to be discussed. It regulatory experience to give addition- Seaman’s Manslaughter Act was decided that positions not voted al insight to several positions. Captain 2007-06 on would be reviewed by the Positions Cowan serves on the USCG Navigation The motion to continue passed imme- Committee and corrected for any factual Safety Advisory Council, recently diately. Changing this law requires an errors. Said positions would be contin- attended the IMO Pollution Prevention act of Congress. CAMM needs to put ued as positions. Time did not allow Response meeting in London and has together a subcommittee to research for views to be debated or approved as written articles addressing the dangers of the history of the law before approach- positions. They will continue as Views. using low sulfur fuel while maneuvering ing senators and representatives with a Captain Zabrocky noted several of in and out of port and has served on oil request to modify or abolish this law. CAMM’s positions reference documents spill and prevention boards. This needs to be a position that lasts, not published by other organizations. He a one-time response to a particular inci- suggested we keep a watchful eye on the Shipmaster Criminalization dent. Father Oubre suggested CAMM documents to ensure they continue to 2004-01 be the catalyst to bring in support from reflect CAMM’s position. Captain Cartner pointed out that risk other maritime organizations and that
30 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. we coordinate all efforts to change or we are saying two separate things, that tory. Currently there is little rhyme or eliminate this law. CAMM is against inclusion, but if they reason to task-based manning, which have proper equivalent qualifications it’s is determined by companies. Members Ports of Refuge 2004-02 okay. It was clarified that CAMM is recommended sending it committee to The doctrine of Ports of Refuge was opposed to the language already in the research SOLAS wording and make a first recognized in Roman Law, and law, and opposed to expansion of that recommendation for next year. today in most States (meaning coun- law onto other vessels. Captain Boatner tries), it is a custom, not law. Captain added that no action has been taken Vessel Documentation, Cartner suggested the doctrine may be since the docket closed, but the threat is Inspection and Mariner obsolete for modern ships and suggests still there, particularly in the oil and gas Credentialing 2008-04 a better approach is to ask port states industry aboard MODUs. The position The merchant marine is a transpor- to amend domestic laws to accept ves- is continued. tation entity, and not a military enti- sels in distress if vessels are not at a ty, so it should be housed within the risk for security or environmental dam- Witness Treatment by U.S. Department of Transportation rath- age. Captain Boatner objected citing the Officials 2006-05 er than the Department of Homeland Prestige, which was denied port of Father Oubre noted a factual inac- Security. Amended to drop MARAD refuge on grounds of ecological damage. curacy in wording, which was correct- from wording; let Congress determine The ecological damage turned out to ed without objection. The position was the subcommittee to house the merchant be greater because the ship was denied passed as is with the request that a marine. refuge. Last year, IFSMA called for mar- subcommittee research risk of flight and itime states to provide a single point propose appropriate wording be added IFSMA E-Navigation of contact for ships to call for a port of next year. Comments 2009-01 refuge when in distress so they are not Dropped as moot; instead propose a bounced from department to depart- ILO Maritime Labor new view supporting an industry-stan- ment or person to person, and can reach Convention (MLC) 2006 2006-09 dard screen mode, that can be reset by someone with authority to order a ship Position was amended by removing an S-button when the watch changes and into a port of refuge. the words “to eliminate sub-standard when a pilot boards. CAMM members in attendance voted shipping with respect to maritime labor” to continue the position as is, but estab- at the end of the position. This amend- The following positions were dis- lish a subcommittee to research and ment makes our positions stronger and cussed and a vote to continue was passed recommend action. more succinct. by the membership. Positions 2009-4-04, 2012-01, 2012-02, 2012-04, and 2013-02. Requirements for Foreign Watch Stander’s Fatigue and Anyone wishing to take action and Crew Aboard U.S. Flag Task-based Manning 2007-03 participate in any of the subcommit- Vessels 2011-03 The motion to continue passed quick- tees mentioned herein, please contact Captain Zabrocky put forward that the ly, however, SOLAS wording is still Captain Frank Zabrocky or Captain Jeff wording was confusing and it sounds like under guidance and it is not manda- Cowan. Old & New Business Strategic Plan The LA-LB Chapter proposed $100 with business expense, but are not tax-deduct- CAMM developed a strategic plan some members agreeing while others ible as an individual charitable donation. a few years ago, and it needs to be thought maybe we would lose some of The reason CAMM is a 501(c)6 instead reviewed. Due to new slate of officers our fixed-income members with any of a 501(c)3 is because 501(c)6 organiza- coming in, the plan was tabled to BOG increase. As an alternative, members tions can lobby and contribute politically meeting and their input for the next year. discussed a fund drive similar to NPR/ and a 501(c)3 cannot. Political donations PBS, and Captain Klein reminded the are not tax-deductible. Dues Increase assembly that we already have that in the Captain Manny Aschemeyer proposed annual CAMM Cash Raffle. After much Next AGM a dues increase, and as a starting point discussion, members voted to raise dues CAMM invited IFMSA to jointly host for discussion, proposed an increase to $75. their AGA with CAMM’s AGM in 2017, from $60 to $75 per year. Captain In a tangent discussion, CAMM is a with the Washington, D.C. area as a Zabrocky proposed $200 as a one-year 501(c)6 non-profit organization, which possible location. Discussion focused gap fix, then lower to $100 thereafter. means donations may be deductible as a on costs vs. benefits in hosting in D.C.
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C A C M 6 D M P AGM & Pros of hosting in D.C. is ed go to www.mastermariner.org/about/ Mariners, Inc. expresses its dismay that CAMM can invite con- const.html and www.mastermariner.org/ and disappointment as to the pro- gressmen and it is the nation’s Capital; about/bylaws.html. ceedings against Captain Apostoulos however counter-argument was made Mangorous and his acts in command that Congressmen likely won’t show up Constitution and By-Laws of the MV Prestige. for 60 people. Members felt they would Amendments Members also discussed issuing a reso- be more productive participating in Ballots mailed prior to the meet- lution on the Seaman Guard Ohio situa- the annual Congressional Sail-In and ing were retrieved and counted by the tion, but felt there was not enough infor- that CAMM AGMs are not targeted at Ballot Committee (see Ballot Committee mation to make an accurate statement. the general public. National will help Report). All amendments passed, most organize the meeting and speakers, but notably changes to the Associate mem- Open discussion moving will need someone local to organize bership to include licensed deck officers, CAMM forward the venue, catering and outings. A few cadets, and foreign masters. Bringing Captain Dan Jordan noted that the members suggested other maritime-rich in cadet and deck officers as associate 2016 National Harbor Safety Conference cities on the east coast. The decision members will allow them to be involved will meet in Portland in September and was deferred to the Board of Governors’ with CAMM early, and upgrade their it was proposed CAMM be a sponsor of meeting to be held after the general membership status once they attain com- the event. This is a good way for CAMM meeting. mand. Several foreign masters, living to be engaged in the local events. in and outside the U.S., have enquired In regards to recruiting new mem- Ballot Committee Report about CAMM membership. Foreign bers, Captain Aschemeyer stressed the As one of the first orders of busi- masters will be allowed to join only if need to reach out to former and current ness Captain Klein appointed the they are a current member of their own business associates - be creative. Captain Ballot Committee: Captain Dan Jordan, country’s masters’ organization or if their Klein repeated that when recruiting Chairman, #2698-RU; Captain Paul own country does not have a masters’ Masters, emphasize that as a CAMM Willers #3287-RU; and Captain John organization. Associate membership will member they will automatically become Torjusen #3058-RU. They were instructed remain limited to no more than 20% of a member of IFSMA. CAMM cannot to collect the ballots from the Main Post the combined total of Regular, Special, immediately help an American Master Office, count the ballots and report the and Life Members. Captain Aschemeyer involved in a maritime incident outside results to the membership. informed those present that Associate the United States but IFSMA can. They reported that 133 ½ ballots were members comprise only 6% of the cur- Captain Boatner reiterated the three received (one ballot was half destroyed rent membership. points he made earlier in regards to and was not counted). All National making CAMM more than just a social Officers ran unopposed and all received Electronic Ballots club: 1.) Respond to every USCG- at least 126 of 133 votes. The Committee Captain Klein proposed moving bal- proposed rule-making, participate in the certified that all officers are elected as lots to an electronic platform. Pros are Sail-in and other congressional-industry follows: President: Captain Jeff Cowan more members are online and it is more events. The more we participate, the less #3070-RU; Sec/Treas: Captain Manfred convenient for members to submit elec- they can ignore CAMM’s opinion. 2) Aschemeyer #1548-RU; 1st VP Captain tronic ballots than to return postcards Echoing Captain Hartnett’s pleas from Joseph Hartnett #2193-RU; 2nd VP: to a ballot box. Electronic voting would previous years, Captain Boatner encour- Captain Patrick Moloney #1829-RU; N. also enable CAMM members at sea a ages everyone to meet with their local Atlantic VP: Captain Frank Zabrocky means of voting. Costs are estimated as congressman. If our issues are to be #1964-RU; S. Atlantic VP: Captain being nearly equal for setting up a secure heard we need to keep them before Elizabeth Clark #997-L; Gulf VP: Captain online ballot system verses printing and our Congressional Representatives. 3) Michael Mc Cright #2753-S; South Pacific USPS mailing. It was noted other organi- Communicate to sea-going officers, and VP: Captain Klaus Neim #2167-RU; North zations have moved to secure electronic Masters in particular, that CAMM is on Pacific VP: Captain Calvin Hunziker platforms successfully. Changing from their side. Our value is that we are an #2457-RU. a mailed ballots to an electronic vot- independent professional organization The Committee reported that all pro- ing system will require a change to the working for the Master and the U.S. posed amendments to the Constitution by-laws. Merchant Marine. Tell perspective mem- and By-Laws had received at least 128 bers - This is what we do for you– this is of 133 votes. The Committee certified Resolutions how we help you with the USCG, this is the passage of all amendments to the CAMM proposed and discussed and what we’re doing in Congress, and this Constitution and By-Laws. To view the approved resolution 2016-01: is what you’re getting through IFSMA. Constitution and By-Laws as amend- The Council of American Master They need to see the value of belonging
32 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. hange of Command Welcome CAMM National President Captain Jeff Cowan and C 2016-18 Slate of Officers
Here we are, steady as she quite often. I was talking with the cadets from Texas and we goes! I would like to build on need to have a presence on Facebook. How can we engage the foundation established by younger mariners with stuff going on right now that effects my predecessors. Number one, them? we need more members and Who knows the American merchant marine better than number two, the expertise here those who sail her ships? CAMM has a unique and separate is nowhere else in the whole voice, and a different way of going about things than our union country. We have to utilize that. I want to make going to sea a brethren. CAMM has a very extensive group with knowledge better place for my kids. How are we going to do it? and expertise in the American economy, enhancing that, and I’ve discussed membership with a number of people, and how we do it. I urge you to get involved with local harbor my son included, considers CAMM an old fogies organization. safety committees. All of us live near ports and waterways, How are we going and all have harbor safety committees with public participa- to attract newer, tion. California has exempted harbor safety committees from younger mem- prosecution for rules they enact, but other states are not as bers? I don’t live progressive as California on this matter. and breathe on Our expertise is not doing much good sitting here talking to these {holding up ourselves, we’ve got to get out there. I’m happy to listen to and a smartphone}, talk with you about your ideas to move on to make a better 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President but I do use this world for our kids. Thank you. Captain Joe Hartnett Captain Pat Moloney
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to CAMM and in return CAMM needs was well received. Carolina (2017) and Galveston, Texas their support and cooperation. Captain Cowan concluded by stating, (2018). IFSMA will be invited to join Captain Mc Cright relayed advice “we’ve got work to do, and the more us at the 2017 AGM. Captain R.J. Klein given to him by a NASA rocket scientist: people we can engage with the better off was confirmed as Sidelights Editor. An Don’t rest on your laurels, you need to we will be.” Outreach Committee was formed and build on your successes. Most voyag- the following were appointed to serve: es are successful and uneventful, and Board of Governors Meeting Father Oubre, Captain Pat Moloney unfortunately that is not sexy to media. Captain Cowan chaired the meet- and Captain Michael Mc Cright. This The only time the maritime industry ing which was held directly after the committee will focus on ways to con- draws national attention is when there AGM. He requested all current commit- nect with younger members and poten- is a negative incident. We need to find a tee chairs to remain in place; all pres- tial members. A Committee for Public way to present to the public the value of ent agreed. Captain Pat Moloney was Comments was also formed with our high success rate. appointed as the Lalonde Committee Captains Cowan, Klein and Zabrocky Captain Janet Walsh suggested a series Chair. Captains Cowan, Hartnett, and to serve. Anyone interested in reading of short, one-minute YouTube videos, Klein were selected to attend the 2016 the complete minutes should contact that can range from cadets saying what Maritime Industry Congressional Sail- Captain Aschemeyer. they learned in class that day to a captain In. The locations for the next two AGMs showing something of value. This idea were tentatively set for Charleston, S.
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Captain John A.C. Cartner, Ph.D.
The highest, most prestigious award bestowed upon a CAMM member in good standing, for their embodiment of humanitarianism, professionalism, seamanship, life-time achievement and noteworthy accomplishments, along with contributions to the maritime industry and the ‘Spirit of the Seas’ in their everyday lives.
Captain John A. C. Cartner graduated ation of the Computer Aided Operations from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Research Facility (CAORF) at Kings Point. (1969) and obtained his unlimited U. S. He founded and chaired a naval architec- “It’s a true pleasure to Masters License. John studied for and tural and marine engineering firm that pass the Lalonde Award to obtained degrees as Bachelor of Science, provides support to a number of military Captain Cartner. One of the Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, units. check-off boxes for the award Master of Business Administration, Juris He heads a Washington, D.C. law firm is professionalism, and every Doctor, and Master of Laws. that he founded, and has spread his legal time Captain Cartner opens his Captain Cartner built upon his educa- wings to service in other Federal Courts mouth, I learn something. This tion and experience in each discipline so outside of Washington. He was admitted man is a true professional and that he has always been ready to respond to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court and I really appreciate you being when and as needed, and has often done designated as a Proctor in Admiralty by the here and making this a better so without compensation for his time and U.S. Maritime Law Association. Overseas organization. It is with pleasure efforts. His humanitarian responses have he is an English Solicitor, where he antici- I present you with the Lalonde primarily been directed at defending ship- pates being “called to the bar” as an English Spirit of the Seas award.” masters and other seafarers who have faced Barrister later this year. — Captain Pat Moloney criminal charges in matters over which Captain Cartner’s wide range of expe- they had no control and were not at fault. rience in seagoing endeavors has exposed John is a devoted husband, father, and him to dangerous situations involving nav- grandfather, and has time to devote his igating through heavy and complex weath- “I am humbled by this award service to the maritime industry and par- er systems, mechanical and electronic fail- – it is a surprise to me. I’m ticularly to mariners. In addition to the ures, failure of assisting tugs and locomo- very appreciative of the award pleasure he gets from his heavy workload, tives (Panama Canal), and exceptional risk because it is by my peers in John sails his Cape Cod catboat Penelope. of fire and explosion. Captain Cartner’s an organization I love dearly He is a member of the Episcopal Church. skills in seamanship, ship handling, and and whose members I respect Captain Cartner has sailed in all deck emergency response has enabled him to immensely. I had a mentor; a officer ratings from Deck Cadet through bring his ships through these circumstanc- retired admiral in the US Navy. Master and served in the United State es safely. I worked with him 21 years in Naval Reserve. In maritime billets ashore, In addition to his education, shipping a naval architecture firm – he he instructed young mariners in the oper- career and law practice, John is a prolific taught me lot – but the one writer who is regularly published in mar- thing that has stuck with me, itime trade publications, and is a regular and to which he attributed his contributor to Sidelights. He is the principal spectacular career in the U.S. author of the coveted and comprehensive Navy was, “if you give, you get” reference source, The International Law of and it’s worked for me. You have the Shipmaster. John has also shared the to give to get. Thank you so benefit of his expertise with many within much, I am very appreciative. “ and outside the industry by means of tele- — Captain John A.C. Cartner vised speeches and interviews on topical Kings Point classmates: Captains subjects, and publications recording his R.J. Klein, John A.C. Cartner, Frank Zabrocky speeches and interviews.
34 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Keynote Speaker Mr. Gregory Borossay Trade & Cargo Development Manager, Port of Portland
dollar and some commodity mar- to do things in Oregon that creates kets are difficult to manage. 2015 jobs, and estimates international trade saw the largest shipment of barite supports 485,000 jobs (1 out of 5) in the ore, steel rail from Japan, and area. In 2015, the port exported $21B in the single largest shipment of goods to 203 countries. One of the port’s potash and soda ash in the missions is to get products and people history of the port. Grain was from place to place. slightly down in 2015 but is Prior to 2010 when the channel was on the rise for 2016. deepened, annual growth at the port Grain and bulk commodities are was 2.0% - 2.5%, and since 2010 annu- This year marks the 125th anniversary impacted by global supply coming out al growth has been between 4.0% and of the Port of Portland. The port was of the black sea, Australia and New 6.0%. Tug operators are busier than originally formed in 1891 as a public Zealand. The charter market for ocean they’ve ever been, building and buying corporation to dredge a Columbia and freight is at an all-time low, and it might tugs and barges. Mr. Borossay feels this Willamette River channel from the city of be easier for a grain trader to source is only the beginning and the ports are Portland to the mouth of the Columbia, from the Ukraine into Korea simply well-positioned for bulk commodities. with the Army Corps of Engineers — because of fuel price and the strength of The container business is uncertain, they haven’t stopped dredging since. the dollar. challenged by vessel size (vessels up to The city of Portland was established in Mr. Borossay noted the Trans-Pacific 7,000 TEU), a lower population, and 1845 with a population of 800, soon after Partnership (TPP) free trade agree- ongoing labor issues. Mr. Borossay pre- the Oregon Steam Navigation Company ment is on the minds of partners in dicts it to be bullish in the long-term, built a transportation network. Wheat Japan, Korea and China. For example, once labor issues are resolved. and grain exports are the bread and a free trade agreement with Korea was The Port works with state and federal butter for the port. From 1850 to 1870, the key issue to export American-built authorities to keep the dams upriver production increased from 200 thou- Ford autos to Korea. The first year Ford operational; dam upgrades in the upper sand bushels of wheat to 2 million bush- exported 10,000 finished autos, grew Columbia will take down the barge sys- els. The first clipper ship sailed out of to 50,000 cars in 2015, and Ford plans tem for a few months. The most import- Portland in 1868 with a thousand bush- to increase exports in 2017 to 120,000 ant project in the next decade will be els of wheat to Liverpool, England. As autos. The autos come in by rail from to upgrade jetties in disarray. The port the ships grew larger, and shoaling took Missouri and are loaded onto ships in will be involved in outreach on the proj- it’s toll, the Port was formed. Portland. From the standpoint of the ect, and somewhat in funding, but the The 103-mile river channel is expen- port authority, TPP is an important projects itself will be primarily federally sive to maintain. Dredging is ongoing, impetus for trade. funded. pilotage costs are higher than other The port works diligently to build Mr. Borssay thanked and expressed ports, and ships are getting larger. Since trade in the region; the river is a spectac- appreciation for mariners, “we couldn’t deepening the channel in 2010 to 43 feet, ular feature on the west coast, but does do our jobs without you doing your companies and ports along the Columbia not have the populations like California jobs.” and Snake river systems have made over or Washington. They try $1B in infrastructure investments. Winners #3234-RP CA$H RAFFLE Captain Mercer J. Tyler, The Port is becoming a niche market 1st Prize: $800 for bulk, autos, and breakbulk carri- Land O’ Lakes, Florida Mr. Jeff Schleicher ers, and that is growing. In 2014, the 2nd Prize: $500 port moved 14 million metric tonnes Virginia Beach, Virginia #259-L Captain Richard G. Spear, of wheat. 3rd Prize: $200 2014 was the fourth largest tonnage Rockland, Maine year for the marine division of the port, down slightly due to strength of
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High Frequency Radars: Providing currents in real-time This summer will mark the first transit of the Arctic’s Northwest Passage by a large cruise ship filled with tourists. catch speeding vehicles. critical uses for HFR surface currents Diminishing A detailed description of the complex- data is in SAR operations. Real-time sea ice during ity of coastal current speed and direction surface current information dramatically the Arctic is essential for oil spill and point source increases the odds of finding lost people by Holly Kent summer is pollution tracking and prediction, or vessels by reducing the area to be Program Coordinator making this Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, searched. Tests show that by ingesting Alaska Ocean possible. marine navigation, harmful algal bloom these data into the USCG’s SAR system, Observing System Large ship- (HAB) forecasts, marine protected area the search area is decreased by 66% ping concerns are also viewing future and ecosystem management, tracking over 96 hours. The USCG estimates that use of this route as a means to save effects of climate change on coastal eco- access to HFR data in all U.S. coastal both time enroute and money. But will systems, and coastal zone management. waters would save an additional 26 to 45 the critical navigational information be In the past, much of this data was col- lives annually and significantly reduce there to ensure the safety of the $30M per year currently both life and property? Thanks, spent on rescue flights. (A. in part, to the development of Allen, USCG Office of Search High Frequency Radar (HFR) and Rescue analysis, 2006; technology and the dedication www.ioos.noaa.gov/library/ of the Alaska Ocean Observing sarops_data_sources_uncert_ System (AOOS) and its partners nov2006. pdf). to building a network of HFR HFR has also proven to be systems in the Arctic, vessels useful in oil spill response Photo: Courtesy Crystal Cruises will have the information criti- Crystal Serenity in Antarctica situations that could occur cal for safe passage. as a result of ship ground- All mariners need to consider the cur- lected through the use of measuring ings or other marine accidents. The data rents created by winds, tides and other devices placed directly into the water, is often used to help forecast where the forces when underway. The interaction which was difficult between currents and waves can pose a and expensive to threat to navigation. The HFR systems maintain in many deployed along the coast have the ability locations, especial- to measure both the speed and direction ly in remote Alaska of surface currents over a broad area waters. Additionally, and at high spatial resolution over open HFRs are the only water regions in near real time. These sensors that can systems work by transmitting a radar synoptically mea- signal over the surface of the ocean and sure large areas in monitoring that signal after it is reflected the detail needed for off of ocean waves. The transmitted and many applications. reflected signals are shifted by a process Not even satellites known as the Doppler effect, the same have this capacity. principal used by law enforcement to One of the most
36 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. oil or other material will flow. During the El Faro: VDR found but Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response, NOAA used data collected through HFR recovery will be a challenge technology to measure surface current speed and direction in near real-time by Captian R.J. Klein, #1751-RU safety, maintenance, and heavy weath- for the duration of the oil spill response In early February, the National er navigation. During testimony, Mr. efforts, providing daily, science-based oil Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Morrell, TOTE’s Vice President of trajectory maps. announced plans to resume the Marine Operations stated, “TOTE has HFR has biological and public health search for the SS El Faro’s Voice always put maintenance as a top prior- applications as well. In the Pacific Data Recorder (VDR). According to ity,” and added, “If we’re late arriving in Northwest, shellfish growers, tribes, fish- the NTSB, the VDR was found April San Juan, we’re late.” ermen and others are relying on critical 26th at about 1 a.m. EDT when the Also during the first rounds of hear- information from these systems on the El Faro’s mast was located which is ings, a recording of a voicemail to movement of harmful algal blooms and where the VDR was mounted. After TOTE’s “designated person ashore” where they may come ashore. examining numerous images provid- Captain John Lawrence, was played. In AOOS and its partnership with ed by undersea search equipment, the the recording, (made at approximately Bureau of Ocean Energy Management VDR was positively identified. Another 0700 on 10/1/15), Captain Davidson (BOEM) and the oil and gas industry mission will be needed to recover the was very calm saying that he had had fund seasonal operation and mainte- VDR. Brian Curtis, Acting Director of a “navigational incident”, that he would nance of four HFR sites on the north- the NTSB Office of Marine Safety said “keep it short”, that we “got a pretty west coast of Alaska, an area of active “Extracting a recorder capsule attached good list,” and that, “everybody’s safe”. offshore oil exploration and develop- to a four-ton mast under 15,000 feet of Captain Lawrence testified that he had ment. These systems are located at Point water presents formidable challenges, called Davidson back quickly, and the Barrow, Cape Simpson, Icy Cape, and but we’re going to do everything that is veteran mariner sounded calm. Wainwright, very remote areas with little technically feasible to get that recorder The second hearing began on May to no existing infrastructure. Sustainably into our lab.” 16th and concluded on May 27th. It monitoring currents in these areas can The first of two hearings sched- included testimony of shipboard man- be difficult but through the use of HFR uled by the USCG Marine Board of agement, cargo loading, lashing and systems equipped with wind and solar Investigations began in Jacksonville, stowage for the voyage in question, power units, real-time current data is Florida on February 16, 2016. The and weather conditions forecasted and now available to mariners during the ice- Board questioned TOTE management encountered. free months. ¶ concerning the company’s policies on ABS surveyors were questioned concerning the El Faro hull strength and machinery condition including the boilers. The lashing foreman for the last voyage testified that longshore operations went smoothly, and that “there were no issues.” Representatives of the National Hurricane Center and of Applied Weather Technologies tes- tified that the El Faro had received forecast data that underestimated the storm and that some data was distribut- ed to the ship hours after it was publicly available. Captain Stith, Master of the sister ship El Yunque said that he had been in email contact with Captain Davidson concerning hurricane Joaquin. Captain Davidson emailed that he had been watching the system and that he had altered “our direct route slightly more to the south which will put Joaquin 65 nm to the north of us at its CPA”. ¶
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CAMM’s Early History: World War II Puts The Council in Lay-Up In 1940 the Council continued its effort to influence the Maritime Commission and the U.S. Government in matters to the Bureau of Navigation and Marine Josiah Bailey (D- NC) to state its views concerning Inspections in the matter of propos- on the marine labor situation. The the American als for new ocean and coastwise rules request was deferred to the Executive M e r c h a n t and regulations. The latter included pro- Committee’s April meeting. In that meet- Marine. The posed rule changes to the three sets of ing a letter was prepared setting forth the Captain R.J. Klein Council was “Rules of the Road” in effect at that time views of the Council in connection with CAMM Immediate determined –Pilot, Inland and International. the labor problems in the American Past President to fight the At the April meeting, a motion was Merchant Marine. Unfortunately, their #1751-RU installation passed to contact the Assistant Secretary views were not made part of the record, of “alien” compasses (dry compasses) of Treasury to have Commander John so we are unable to know their position aboard new ships being construct- S. Baylis appointed as Commandant of in this matter. ed under the Merchant Marine Act of the Coast Guard. The Council had also Another issue that was continually 1936 and they sent recommendations received a request from U.S. Senator brought up in the first half of 1940
38 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. States remained neutral but had intro- duced the first peace time conscription (draft) with the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. The Battle of the Atlantic was underway with even “neu- tral” U.S. merchant ships were being sunk by German U-boats. The Council suspended its meetings in September, 1940 and did not reconvene until March of 1947. ¶ Western allies (blue), Soviet & allies (red) and Axis (black), December, 1940. was membership. The Council recog- nized the need to increase their mem- bership, but held fast to the require- ment to become a Regular member. The requirement to be a Regular Member was to have had sailed as Master of a merchant ship over 5,000 gross tons for a minimum of two years. The time requirement limited at least one mem- ber to Special Membership status. This Captain was one of the original organiz- ers of the Council and he requested to be made a Regular Member. His case was taken up by the Executive Board. They ruled against making an exception to the rules for membership and he remained a Special Member. By September of 1940, national and world events had overtaken them. In early 1940 Hitler ordered unrestricted submarine warfare; the Soviet Union signed a trade agreement with Germany, while it (the USSR) annexed as many countries as possible. In June the res- cue of over 340,000 British, French and Belgian troops from Dunkirk was com- pleted and France signed an armistice with Germany. In late September, the Tripartite Pact was signed by Germany, Italy and Japan - officially creating what became known as the “Axis” powers. By the end of 1940 the Soviet Union was invited to join the Axis; except for neutral countries (Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Ireland & Sweden) all of Europe and a large part of North West Africa was under Axis or Soviet Union control; Japan held Korea, large parts China and French Indochina; and China was engaged in a civil war The United
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IFSMA Representative Report Last spring I attended the IFSMA Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Chile in lieu of coming to NOLA for CAMM’s AGM. We had speak- Jim Scorer, part-time at 20 hours per week. Captain Scorer is ers from Europe, South America, our primary representative at IMO, and depending on what he Canada, and myself covering topics sees for IFSMA’s future, he may ask for more hours and hence, of interest to masters. salary. We also are inviting IFSMA members to participate in It was surprisingly well-attended IMO meetings. If you plan to be in London, please inform Paul by by South Americans, who were very Owen or Captain Scorer weeks in advance, and they can make Captain Cal Hunziker interested in what’s going on. The the proper arrangements to attend the meeting with them. IFSMA Vice President typical South American master has IFSMA may be moving offices. The Nautical Institute, home #2457-RU very little support form their own to the current office, is rebuilding the current building and maritime associations or government. A hot topic in South may not have space for IFSMA when complete. We are search- America is that the Chilean government wants to allow foreign ing for new office space, and will keep you posted. flag ships to sail in coastwise trade, and the masters have asked IFSMA’s next AGA will be in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end IFSMA for help writing to their government explaining why of May. However, the U.S. Department of State issued a travel this is not a good idea. warning in March restricting entry and I will not be able to I attended the EXCO meeting in September in London. attend unless the warning is lifted. I will be in Germany at the IFSMA will not be increasing dues; we are in a very healthy time, and if it is lifted, it’s a relatively short trip for me. financial status. We hired a new secretary-general, Captain
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by Captain Paul Owen with accompanying input papers, from tioned sub-committees, these include: The start of the year has been a par- these sub-committee meetings may be Facilitation Committee (FAL); Marine ticularly busy time in the office. Annual found on the IMO documents website, Environment Protection Committee subscription payments have started which requires you to log in. If you need (MEPC); Maritime Safety Committee arriving, IMO meetings have been com- a username and password, please contact (MSC); and Legal Committee. These will ing along at full steam ahead, and prepa- the Secretariat, as this facility is available all be reported upon on our website after rations for the Annual General Assembly for IFSMA members. A photograph of the meetings. are gaining momentum. the five persons attending SSE sub-com- So far this year we have attended the mittee is planned for inclusion in our Places of Refuge – IMO sub-committees on: Ship Design and report for that meeting. Responsibilities of The Construction (SSD); Human Element, At present a briefing paper for each Master Training and Watchkeeping (HTW); IMO meeting is produced for those Operational Guidelines (EU) Pollution Prevention and Response attending, but we plan to produce this The master has the command of the (PPR); Navigation, Communications much earlier for circulation to members vessel and remains in command of the and Search and Rescue (NCSR); and Ship so that you can have an input into these vessel even when a salvage operation Systems and Equipment (SSE). All the important meetings. is underway, until such time that the above meetings are reported upon on the Coming soon to IMO are the parent master has relinquished his command IFSMA website. The full IMO reports, committee meetings to the above men- and it comes under the responsibility of
40 Sidelights June 2016 The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. UNITY FORSAFETY AT SEA Working together to protect and benefit Masters Internationally IFSMA
the salvor. ation (to the best of the masters’s ship operator, vessel and crew to ensure ability or knowledge at the time of a decent level of social interaction on The master shall: the situation) board. Occasionally getting out the dart • Inform the competent authorities (of • the hazards and risks identified board, playing cards or board games will the nearest coastal State(s)) of the inci- • the assistance required forge relationships and help the crew dent as soon as possible issuing an inci- • the particulars required under the to be happy. A happy crew works more dent report with at least the following international conventions in force effectively, more efficiently and is more details: (1) the ship’s identity, (2) the • if there is an emergency response likely to be able to help individuals deal ship’s position, (3) the port of depar- services (ERS) onboard; with any issues of isolation or anxiety.” ture, (4) the port of destination, (5) • Undertake any relevant response In a separate development, North information about the on-board cargo, actions to minimize the consequences warns shipowners to be aware of poten- (6) the address from which additional of the casualty. tial criminal use of 3D scanners and information may be obtained on any Link to complete document: http:// printers. These are apparently now oil and dangerous cargo on board (i.e. tinyurl.com/za6bwgo. being used to clone and replace the copy of cargo manifest) to the extent security seals on shipping containers known, (7) quantity, location and type Potential Dangers of New after break-ins. “The seals can be made of bunkers on board, (8) the number Technology on Ships within 10 minutes and include all the of persons on board, and (9) details of North P&I Press Release relevant identification marks, so thefts the incident; January 28, 2016 may remain undetected until contain- • Inform the shipowner or the operator North P&I Club has warned its mem- ers reach their final destinations,” says of the ship, in accordance with the bers that despite the enormous benefits deputy loss prevention director Colin ISM Code, of the incident; of digital technology on and around Gillespie. • Cooperate fully with the Competent ships, there may also be some down- Another article in Signals alerts North’s Authorities (CA); sides. In addition to its recent warning members to the growing problem of • Communicate all requested or perti- on cyber threats, the club highlights email fraud, resulting in fraudulent mis- nent information to CAs. some less obvious risks from the digital direction of payments due under charter The master should (with the assistance age in the latest issue of its loss preven- parties and other shipping contracts. of the company and/or the salvor where tion newsletter Signals – including video “Good, common-sense IT security is the necessary): calls, emails, mobile devices and even key defense to protecting the financial • Assess the situation and identify the 3D printing. interests of everybody involved in ship- reasons why the ship needs assistance; Loss prevention director Tony Baker ping transactions,” says Gillespie. • Carry out an appraisal of the threats says, “While many ships now offer tech- In the previous issue of Signals North (e.g. from fire, explosion, grounding nology such as satellite video calling also warned its members of the impor- etc.); and then to keep crews in touch with loved ones tance of securing all electronic systems • Estimate the consequences of the back home, care should be taken to both to protect the safety of the vessel potential casualty, if the ship were to: ensure this does not make matters worse. and to ensure compliance with an immi- • remain in the same position; For some seafarers, having easy access to nent raft of national and international • continue on its voyage; friends, family and their ongoing domes- cybersecurity regulations. • reach a place of refuge; or tic problems could lead to increased anx- Gillespie concludes, “The digital age • be taken out to sea. iety compared to the traditional clean has brought extraordinary benefits to the The master (and/or the salvor) should break of departure.” shipping industry and to crews, partic- (See further Chapter 4 on Requesting a Baker says digital technology may also ularly in terms of improved safety, effi- Place of Refuge): be compounding the isolation problems ciency and communications. However, it • Identify the assistance required from at sea by reducing social interaction on is important for shipowners and seafarers the coastal State in order to overcome board. “Rather than chat, play games or not to let digital technology completely the inherent danger of the situation; even watch videos with other crew mem- replace vital shipboard activities such as • Make contact with the coastal State bers, it is now all too easy for seafarers to social interaction, team-building and a (through the coastal State’s MAS/ retreat to their cabins with their mobile hands-on, common-sense approach to MRCC) in order to transmit: devices. safety and security.” • the master’s appraisal of the situ- “It is in the general interests of the
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Captain Cal Hunziker, CAMM Past CAMM advances the professional profi le of our industry President and IFSMA VP, at the CAMM is dedicated to improving maritime and nautical science by promoting the IFSMA AGA in Chile, 2015. exchange of information and the sharing of experience among professional ship masters and members of allied professions. CAMM builds partnerships CAMM is devoted to fostering a spirit of common purpose among all organizations whose members believe in the importance of a strong U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine. CAMM works with professional maritime organizations around the world to protect the rights of seamen from all nations. Captain R.J. Klein, right, with Captain Don Marcus (IOMM&P President) and Mr. Marshall Ainley (MEBA President) Representation at IMO through IFSMA at the Maritime Industry Sail-in to Congress, 2015. CAMM is a member of the International Federation of Ship Masters Associations (IFSMA), which has consultant status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. CAMM’s actively sailing masters are automatically enrolled as members of IFSMA. CAMM is on your side CAMM is dedicated to promoting an effi cient, prosperous American Merchant Marine. The expertise of CAMM members is recognized throughout the world maritime community. There are frequent requests to provide expert witness testimony in Captain Jeff Cowan (above) and Captain Michael Murphy (below) maritime legal cases and opinions on maritime regulations. participate in Positions discussions at CAMM’s 2015 AGM. CAMM supports maritime education CAMM supports maritime education through maritime high schools, Sea Scouts, and the support of cadets at maritime academies. Local CAMM chapters lead the eff ort in educating the public about the Merchant Marine.
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T I, ______(Print Full Name) , hereby apply for membership in The IN 3 CO 96 CouncilRPOR ofATE AmericanD 1 Master Mariners, Inc., and attest to my qualifications below. Birthplace (city, state, country): ______DOB: ______Home Business Address City, State, Zip Email Phone Land: Cell: Office: Cell: Present Occupation: At Sea: Position: ______Vessel: ______Company: ______ Ashore: Position: ______Vessel: ______Company: ______ Retired: Position: ______Date: ______Company: ______ Cadet: Institute: ______Expected Graduation Date: ______Current USCG License: Type: Limit: Expiration: Endorsements: Limits:
Original USCG License: Type: Date Obtained: Place/Institution obtained: Membership Class: Please check. See CAMM Constitution for more details of class requirements. All members must be U.S. citizens with the exception of AF membership. R - Regular: (RU) Unlimited Master Mariner License and commanded vessels over 5,000 GRT on voyages. (RP) Senior or First Class Pilot with minimum of one year experience on vessels 20,000 GRT or more. S - Special: (S) Valid USCG Unlimited Master’s license and has not commanded a vessel(s) over 5,000 GRT on voyages. (SP) Second or Third Class Pilot on vessels less than 20,000 GRT. (S16) Valid USCG 1600 ton Master’s license and commanded a vessel or vessels on voyages. (S5) Valid USCG 500 ton Master’s License and commanded vessel or vessels on voyages. A - Associate: (A) U.S. Military equivalent of Master’s license; maritime official serving in an executive, administrative or operational capacity; Person of Distinction in maritime fields of: education, training, research, regulation or government. (AL) Valid USCG Deck Officers license for Any Gross Tons currently sailing on vessels over 5,000 GRT. (AF) Foreign Master Mariner: Valid Unlimited Master License and commanded vessels over 5,000 GRT on voyages. (AC) Cadet/Midshipman enrolled at a maritime academy as a deck cadet/midshipman.
Sea-Going Qualifications: Years of Service: ______(Check boxes that apply. See above for key) Vessel Served GRT Date(s) Route(s) R S AL
Pilotage Qualifications: Years of Service: ______(Check boxes that apply. See above for key) Vessel Served GRT Route(s) (dock/harbor sea bouy) License Issuing Authority R S
Please return this application with a copy of your Master or Pilot’s license with a $115 check ($75 annual dues + $40 application fee) payable to: The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc. Mail to Liz Clark, CAMM Membership Chair, 3100 NE 48th Ct. Apt #214, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064-7159. To the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct and I agree, if elected member, to abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of The Council of American Master Mariners, Inc.
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