Volume 62, Number 12 December 2000

Single-Occupancy of approximately 1oo single-occupancy dormitory rooms at the Dl~ftfJfJd Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney ,11_.,m DlJiftmS IJV• ~ Di U 1 rlu1 Point, Md. The artist's sketch above shows what the building (situated For Paul Hall Center behind the library) is expected to look like upon completion. Page 3. Seafarers To Crew USNS Impeccable

The U.S. Military Sealift Command last month ceremonially launched its newest ocean surveillance vessel, the SIU­ crewed USNS Impeccable. Finishing touches are being applied to the 281- foot vessel at Halter Marine Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. Page 4. New Tug-Barge Union Members President Signs NY Waterway Joins Express Vote in Record Bill for Mariner Crews Approve Marine Fleet Numbers Tax Relief New Contract _____ Page4 _____ Page3 _____ Page2 _____ Page 24

Beck Notice Page6 President's Report Law Intends Mariner Tax Relief President Clinton early last month signed into and tugboat workers and others who work aboard Electlon Day Lessons law the bipartisan Transportation Worker Tax vessels are often subjected to filing and tax require­ Fairness Act, a measure aimed at providing "equi­ ments by states other than their state of residence, As the presidential election dragged on, countless news reports table treatment with respect to state and local leading to possible double taxation. I do not believe detailed the legal twists and turns that seemingly changed by the income taxes for certain individuals who perform that double taxation is what Congress had intended hour. duties on vessels." for any transportation worker when it crafted the Along the way, the nation got a refresher course in the elec­ The law took effect Nov. 9. It amends Chapter Interstate Commerce Act." toral college. In fact, media surveys revealed that a sizeable num­ 111 of the United States Code, Title 46. He pointed out that the Interstate Commerce Act ber of Americans weren't even aware that the U.S. utilizes elec­ The legislation stipulates that pilots and other exempts truck drivers, airline pilots and railroad toral votes, rather than the "popular" count, to determine the pres­ mariners ''who perform regularly assigned duties employees from being taxed by state and local juris­ while engaged as a master, officer or crewman on a dictions in which they don't reside. idency. vessel operating on the navigable waters of more Senator Slade Gorton (R-Wash.), who along with It's a riveting and historic story, one that stirred up innumer­ than one State" shall be subject to state income tax Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) introduced S. 893, able emotions and opinions even as Election Day gave way to only in his or her residential state. stated that the legislation "will rectify this situation Thanksgiving. In successfully requesting unanimous consent for by extending the same tax treatment to personnel Yet, I hope that the complexities surrounding the Florida the Senate version of the Transportation Worker Tax who work on the navigable waters of more than one recount didn't obscure what is perhaps the most important lesson Fairness Act (S. 893), Senator John McCain (R­ state." we all should have learned from this episode: Every vote counts. Ariz.) on Sept. 28 stated, "Under existing law, water Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash.) had introduced a Set aside for a moment all of the legal wrangling-not to men­ transportation workers, including marine pilots, tow companion bill in the House in March 1999. tion all of those comedic, pretend ballots that probably showed up at some point on your fax machine or email! SIU Pensioners to Get $500 Year-End Bonus The power of a single vote is highlighted by the fact that Florida law mandated the initial recount precisely because the Eligible SIU pensioners will many years. bonus or the pension plan in gen­ tally was so close. If enough supporters of either leading candi­ receive a year-end bonus check The board of trustees, com­ eral may be obtained by contact­ date had voted, then the election would have been determined of $500 this month. The posed of representatives from the ing any union hall or by calling a SIU and its contracted compa­ plan representative at 1-800- without all the prolonged activities after November 7. Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees recently approved the nies, decided to issue the bonus CLAIMS4. Members and pen­ Every vote counts. Your vote counts. payment after union representa­ after reviewing the plan's suc­ sioners also may write to the plan That's a lesson that all Seafarers should take to heart, whether tives to the group recommended cessful investment performance. at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, it's for a local, state or national election or for an SIU election the bonus. More information about the MD 20746. like the one currently under way. Don't sit on the sidelines in any This bonus check will be sent election and let other voices be heard while you remain silent. to all SIU pensioners who cur­ ':/Please be advised that SIU headquarters and.. all SIU Don't assume that your single vote can't make a difference. rently receive monthly benefit hiring Study the issues, study the candidates and cast your votes. checks for normal, early normal ~s .Vfil:}t>e,.~ · · .;~qay, Jan .. : ;(~~.fJit;-ObSer· We work in a heavily regulated industry. Our day-to-day func­ or disability pensions from the tions and our long-range survival continually will be affected by Seafarers Pension Plan. politicians and the people they appoint. The trustees also authorized It may be something as routine as upgrading your rating, or the plan administrator to issue the something as historic as the construction of new U.S.-flag cruise January pension checks in ~~~:f.~ii December, as has been done for ships and tankers. In every case, the opportunities for growth are tied to politics, one way or another. Similarly, the Sill's direction starts with you, the individual Solidarity With OPEIU member. You elect officials to lead the way in strengthening our union. You decide the outcome of proposed constitutional amend­ ments such as those on the current SIU ballot. It must have been a sickening feeling for the people in Florida who wanted a particular presidential candidate to win, yet failed to vote. They probably realized too late that they could have had a positive impact, not only by voting but also by encouraging others to vote. Whomever you support in the SIU election, and however you stand on the proposed amendments, I urge you not to repeat their mistake of remaining silent. For the future of your union, cast your votes and encourage your fellow members to do the same.

Season's Greetings For many, the holiday season is a reflective time. Looking back on the past year, I am especially grateful for the steady profes­ sionalism exhibited by SIU crews in our deep sea, Great Lakes and inland fleets. Your reliable work and your outstanding reputa­ tion helped pave the way for the union's continued advancement. I also want to say a special thanks to the staff at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Between the open­ ings of the new simulator building at Piney Point and the new Seafarers rallied Oct. 15 in Garden City, N.Y. with striking members of the Office and Professional safety school in Hawaii, plus the surge of training required for Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 153 who are employed at Adelphi University. The OPEIU members' job action began in mid-September. The key issues included health care premiums, wages mariners in the initial crewing of U.S. Lines' cruise ship Patriot, and pension benefits. Pictured above, from left, are AB William Rackley, SIU VP Atlantic Coast Jack they have had their hands full. And they've done a great job. Caffey, OPEIU President Michael Goodwin, AB Edwin Ortega and Recertified Bosun Gus Koutouras. My thanks also goes to the staff of the Seafarers LOG. They Below, Local 153 members demonstrate in the rain. are a dedicated group and they put out a good product, month after month. Finally, I offer warm wishes to all Seafarers and their families for a safe, happy holiday season.

Volume 62, Number 12 December 2000 The SIU on line: www.seafarers.org The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published month­ ly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899- 0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim Guthrie; Art. Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Copyright © 2000 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD All Rights Reseived.

2 Seafarers LOB December 2aaa Single-Occupancy Rooms Planned for Paul Hall Center Other Improvements Okayed for School As vocational schooling becomes the latter project, expected to last about increasingly vital for Seafarers, the Paul eight months. Hall Center for Maritime Training and The estimated completion date for the Education continues improving its curricu­ new rooms and renovated hotel rooms is lums and its facilities. not yet known. Nevertheless, Seafarers at The latest major announcement from SIU halls around the nation look forward the Piney Point, Md. school came last to the upgrade. month during SIU membership meetings "It'll be a phenomenal improvement," throughout the country. Namely, the Paul said QMED Tyler Harden in Mobile, Ala. Hall Center is adding approximately 100 "What it's going to do is cut down on dis­ single-occupancy dormitory rooms for tractions, especially for concentration on The above illustration is an artist's rendition of the refurbished building at the Paul Hall Center which will contain nearly 100 single-occupancy rooms. upgraders. Meanwhile, approximately half your studies. It'll probably also allow of the school's existing 250 hotel rooms members to get better sleep, because of will be renovated. different (individual) schedules for classes. the potentially more conducive atmosphere said Don Nolan, vice president of the Paul The 100 or so new rooms will be locat­ "It makes you feel like the officials are for studies as a key benefit to the single­ Hall Center. "It'll take a lot of work, but it ed in the former trainee administration looking out for our best interests," he student rooms. will all be worth it." building-scheduled for a complete refur­ added. Oiler Stephanie Brown in Jacksonville, Other notable additions to the center bishment-behind the Paul Hall Library In New Orleans, Recertified Steward Fla. said another plus may be "lifestyle during the past 18 months have included and Maritime Museum. An additional floor Ernie Hoitt said, "I think it'll improve considerations-something as simple as, the openings of the new simulator building likely will be added to the two-story struc­ people's studies. One person to a room, I one person may smoke, while [a room­ and the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and ture. think it'll work out fine." mate] may not." Safety School. Also during that time, the New furniture also is being ordered for "It's an excellent decision," stated The changes were announced following school has added several U.S. Coast approximately half the rooms in the hotel, Electrician Randy Clark in Houston. "It October meetings of the Trustees of all of Guard-approved, STCW-related courses while new roofs are being installed on will increase guys' ability to study and the Seafarers Plans. and secured opportunities for students to nearly every structure throughout the 65- increase privacy. It's a great move." "We have need for single-occupancy earn college credits by successfully com­ acre campus. Work already has begun on In Baltimore, AB John Salarda cited rooms, so this will be a big step forward," pleting certain vocational training classes. Balloting·Begins in SIU Election Voting began last month and resentatives and 10 port agents will continue through Dec. 30 in (for a total of 27 positions). It the election of officers of the also includes the five proposed SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and constitutional amendments. Inland Waters District. At the union halls, a member Balloting is taking place at 21 in good standing (upon present­ SIU halls throughout the country. ing his or her book) is given a Full-book SIU members in good ballot and two envelopes. After standing are eligible to vote in the his or her selection is marked, the election, which will determine ballot is folded and placed inside union officers for the 2001-2004 an envelope marked "ballot." term. The ballot also includes That envelope then is sealed Oiler Michael McClinton (right) presents his book to Jacksonville Port five proposed constitutional inside a postage-paid envelope Agent Tony McQuay to receive his ballot. amendments. bearing the mailing address of the Seafarers may obtain their bal­ bank depository where ballots are lot from 9 a.m. until noon, kept until submitted to the union Union Families Mobilize, Mondays through Saturdays, tallying committee. except legal holidays, until Dec. That rank-and-file tallying 30. committee, consisting of two Vote In Record Numbers Above, QMED Ralph Thomas Listed on the ballot are the members from each of the emerges from the voting booth in names of candidates seeking the union's constitutional ports, will Nation Elects Pro-Maritime Congress Jacksonville. Below, Jacksonville posts of president, executive vice be elected in December. They Port Agent Tony McQuay (left in president, secretary-treasurer, six will convene in early January and Union households played a pivotal role on Election Day, account­ both photos) checks that SIU vice presidents, six assistant vice will tabulate and announce the ing for the winning margins in several key elections and ballot initia­ members Chief Steward Jerome presidents, two headquarters rep- election results. tives, according to the AFL-CIO. Jordan (in left photo) and AB The national federation of trade unions (to which the SIU is affili­ Frank Thompson are eligible to ated) also reported that union members and their families composed a vote in the union election. record high 26 percent of voters Nov. 7. Meanwhile, a solid nucleus of pro-maritime legislators won their respective elections in the House and Senate, said SIU Legislative Affairs Director Terry Turner. "It's very gratifying that so many people were re-elected who believe in a strong U.S.-flag fleet," Turner stated. "At the same time, there are some new faces in both houses of Congress, and the SIU will work hard to familiarize those legislators with the vital role of the U.S. Merchant Marine." The presidential election remained unsettled as this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press. Prior to Nov. 7, Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush each issued a statement expressing support for the U.S.-flag fleet and American mariners. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney noted that union voters helped defeat two "paycheck deception" ballot initiatives that attacked the voice of working families in Oregon. They also were instrumental in New Name, Improved Benefit turning back voucher initiatives in California and Michigan. "What is striking about all the exit polls is how much a majority of Americans agree with a working families agenda," Sweeney said. Affirmed by Seafarers Health Plan "Working families want Social Security protected and Medicare The Seafarers Welfare Plan Board of Trustees Delma noted, "Although this change has been strengthened, not turned over to HMOs. They want prescription drug last month announced an increase in the sickness approved, both names (Seafarers Welfare Plan and benefits for seniors, as well as investments in education, health care and accident benefit, plus a new name for the Plan Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan) will be in use and infrastructure." itself. for a while, as it will take some time to change all of According to a post-election survey reported by the federation, Beginning Jan. 1, 2001, the sickness and acci­ the Plan documents and to notify the required gov­ union members identified as their most important voting issues (in dent benefit will be $25 per day. That amount repre­ ernment agencies." order) Social Security; economy and jobs; health care including pre­ sents an increase of more than 212 percent. As reported in the November issue of the scription medications; and education. Additionally-largely due to member feedback Seafarers LOG, the Plan also recently announced a As in previous elections, corporations substantially outspent unions indicating occasional misunderstandings with some major expansion of its annual scholarship program -by 15-to-l--during this voting cycle. That is up from 11-to-1 in the health care providers-the Plan's new name is the for SIU members and their dependents. The prior two elections. Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan. The periodic improved program annually will include three During mid-November party meetings, House Speaker Dennis confusion apparently stemmed from some providers scholarships for SIU members and five for spouses Hastert (R-Ill.), Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) and Majority mistaking the term "welfare" to mean public assis­ and dependent children of Seafarers. Altogether, the Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas) were reappointed to their respective posi­ tance, rather than wellbeing. scholarships' value totals $132,000. tions for the new Congress, as were House Minority Leader Richard At the November membership meeting in Piney For more details on the scholarship program, see Gephardt (D-Mo.) and Minority Whip David Bonior (D-Mich.). Point, Md., Seafarers Plans Administrator Lou page 21. Senate leadership positions were expected to be filled early this month.

DecembeT 2000 Seafarers LOG 3 The USNS Impeccable MSC Christens USNS Impeccable is covered by a five­ year contract. Seafar~rs Will Crew New Surveillance Ship The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) last Money Purchase Pension Plan. month ceremonially launched its newest ocean sur­ Also, the pact includes 3 percent wage increases veillance vessel, the SIU-crewed USNS Impeccable. each year, plus boosts the vacation benefit seven The ship is the only one in its class. days (to a total of 14) by the third year. SIU members will fill all unlicensed positions Meanwhile, finishing touches are being applied aboard the new vessel when it enters the fleet, to the Impeccable at Halter Marine Shipyard in although that date has not yet been announced. Pascagoula, Miss. The Impeccable will join eight Copies of the new five-year contract covering other ocean surveillance vessels that use a towed­ the Impeccable and 13 other SIU-crewed T-AGOS array sensor system, called SURTASS, to support and SWATH ships were mailed to the vessels in October. As previously reported, Seafarers enthusi­ the Navy's antisubmarine warfare capability. It will astically have reacted to the agreement, which gather ocean acoustical data for antisubmarine war­ includes substantial wage and benefit increases. fare and rapidly transmit the information to the For instance, with the new contract, the bosuns, Navy for prompt analysis. stewards and QMEDs-based on working seven The Impeccable is 281 feet long and can travel at days a week and working three hours of overtime a sustained speed of 12 knots. It is considerably per day-each would earn $6,622.75 per month. larger and even faster than the 235-foot Victori­ The contract also increased the vacation benefit by ous-class ships, which are capable of a sustained five days and adds enrollment in the Seafarers speed of 9.6 knots. Express Marine Launches New Tug & Barge The SIU welcomed new jobs with food-grade epoxy paint that tanks as product is pumped off. as Express Marine dedicated the meets FDA standards for contact Additionally, the vessel is new barge Domino Sugar along with food-grade products. equipped with three on-deck with its companion tug Express Ten pumps are situated on the tanks that will return residual Explorer. barge, each of which is rated at cane syrup product from one port The tug and barge recently 400 GPM. They leave minimal to another for further processing. entered service, transporting residual product after unloading, The barge was constructed by cargo primarily between Balti­ while enabling a complete off­ Halter Marine in Gulfport, Miss. more and Brooklyn, N.Y. load 10.5 hours. The Express Explorer is a twin Express Marine listed several An air filtration system was engine tug with 3600 horsepower notable aspects of the barge's added to the barge to filter of towing capacity. Its bow fits design. For instance, it is coated replacement air going into the into the notch at the stem of the barge. The tug utilizes a crew of six and features an upper wheel­ Seal arer Young Survives house that is 48 feet above the water level, providing optimum Singapore Airlines Disaster visibility. Seafarer Warren Lee Young interview with the Seafarers dozed in his seat aboard LOG. "At first, I had some trou­ Singapore Airlines flight SQ006, ble sleeping." settling in for an anticipated long The anxious moments contin­ flight from Taiwan's Chiang Kai­ ued when he returned to the air­ shek International Airport to Los port a week later for what proved Angeles. to be a routine flight home. "But Moments later, he struggled to my sisters and brother-in-law -~ .~a~~ ~I F~~f'.;, escape the fiery remains of the ill­ came over (to Taipei), along with ;i ~2t1~;W~ili~~~~~looo . fated jet, which mistakenly had a nurse from the U.S., and they AP Photos/Wally Santana traveled down a closed runway. flew back with me. I was a little Aviation inspectors view the sheared fuselage of Singapore Airlines jet­ liner flight SQ006 as it sits on the runway of the international airport in • Pumping Rate~ The Boeing 747-400, moving at nervous about flying at first, but Taipei, Taiwan. The accident killed 81 people. 4000GPM greater than 150 mph, struck a their being there made it a little • Epoxy Liner: FDA concrete barrier on the runway easier." approved for direct con;. and then caromed through a con­ 'lhe Plane Started Shaking' "Then the plane started shaking, coverage the crash received, tact with food struction site. Eighty-one of the jolted two or three times. I saw though he was interviewed by 179 people aboard were killed as Young joined the SIU in July fire on the right wing, then every­ CBS Radio and by television per­ the plane erupted into flames and 1999 in Norfolk, Va., after spend­ thing started falling apart. sonality Bryant Gumbel. Tug Express Explorer broke apart. ing 11 years in the U.S. Navy. He "The next thing I knew, fire "I think I missed out on most • Length: 116 Feet Young, a medical department most recently had sailed aboard was shooting in my window," he of it, and then when I got back, • .. Draft: 16 Feet representative (MDR) with the the SIU-contracted surveillance continued. "I shielded my face ship USNS Bruce Heezen and the elections had taken over," he SIU, survived, suffering bums on and tried to get down as low as I a Beam: 32 Feet then briefly went aboard the said. both arms. He returned to the could. I released the seat belt, a Hp:3600 USNS Bowditch before planning Though he lives in Norfolk, U.S. one week after the Oct. 31 then it seemed like I fell up to return home. Young is staying with family in • Crew: 6 disaster and, as oflate November, (toward the top of the plane). I Having flown overseas and Texas. He is taking hydrotherapy continued receiving daily treat­ must have lost consciousness, back several times, he wasn't and likely will not need skin Source: Express Marine, Inc. ments for his injuries. because by the time I got up, I worried as he settled into seat grafts to repair the damage. The crash made headlines could only see three other people. 53K-a window seat near the However, Young said he antici­ worldwide. The plane had broken apart and "I've had all kinds of emotions right wing on flight SQ006. pates undergoing physical thera­ "I heard a little pop. I thought the exit was just ahead of me. py for his right hand and arm. In next month's LOG: about it, a little bit of everything," That's where I must have slid." Young, 44, said in a Nov. 15 we had a blowout," he recalled. According to news reports, the As he and other passengers pilot of flight SQ006 (who sur­ Look for the Paul left the wreckage, they took cover vived the crash) is being blamed in a large drainage ditch. for the wreck. Hal I Center Course "There must have been 40 or Young said it could have been 50 people in there," said Young. Guide - featuring "We got in there in case the plane worse. descriptions of all exploded. We stayed there a cou­ "It just so happened that part ple of minutes and then heard an of the plane broke (away) from the upgrading explosion." where the fuel was," he courses available to Despite his injuries-second­ explained. "The open part of the and third-degree bums on his plane was facing away from the Seafarers in 2001. right arm, first- and second­ fire. The right wing was what hit degree bums on his left-Young the (construction) equipment, assisted other passengers out of apparently. That's how I got the ditch. Vans transported them burned. Also, visit the SIU to the terminal; from there, ambu­ "I wasn't going to sit in my AP Photos/Wally Santana lances took them to a hospital. seat very long," he concluded. "I on the web at An air safety investigator from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Confined in a foreign facility, just wanted to get out of my seat www.seafarers.org inspects the wreckage of Singapore Airlines flight SQ006 scattered on Young said he initially didn't and see if I was still going to be the runway of Chiang Kai-shek International Airport. realize the large scope of media on fire."

4 Seafarers LOS December 2000 Merchant Marine Included In World War II Memorial Hart Praises 'Sometimes Overlooked' Service The U.S. Merchant Marine's national memorial dedicated to vital contribution to the Allied all who served in the armed victory in World War II will be forces and Merchant Marine of honored as part of a new memor­ the United States during World ial being built in Washington, War II and acknowledging the D.C. commitment and achievement of President Clinton led a the entire nation. All military vet­ groundbreaking ceremony on erans of the war, the citizens on Veterans Day for the World War the home front, the nation at II memorial. James Dooley, who large, and the high moral purpose sailed in the U.S. Merchant and idealism that motivated the Marine during the war, also par­ nation's call to arms will be hon­ ored." During groundbreaking ceremonies for the World War II Memorial in ticipated, along with other veter­ Washington, D.C., President Clinton addresses the crowd. ans. The ceremony concluded with In an account of the ceremony, a medley of service anthems, the U.S. Maritime Administration MarAd reported. The first, cers lost their lives in the struggle gallantly in the past, and we for freedom. In 1945, General salute those who are prepared to Service anthems and ''Taps" are (MarAd) noted, "The World War announced as the song of the played at the Nov. 11 event. II Memorial will be the first Merchant Marine, "Heave Ho! Dwight D. Eisenhower said the answer the next call, whenever it My Lads, Heave Ho!," was sung members of the merchant marine, comes. by Erin Gant, a graduate of the 'by their devotion to duty in the "With the groundbreaking cer­ ... 'Notice to WWII Mariners U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. face of enemy action, as well as emony on the National Mall, we Another U.S. Merchant the natural dangers of the sea, will especially hold in our hearts ··· The BBC has commissioned what it describes as a "landmark Marine veteran attending the cer­ have brought us the tools to finish those who risked and sacrificed series.'1 on the Battie of the Atlantic. It will consist of three SQ-minute emony reported that military vet­ the job. Their contribution to final so much serving in the merchant programs. erans, at least one with tears in his victory will be long remem­ marine during World War II." As part of its research. the BBC is trying to contact (among oth­ eyes, approached him to thank bered.' ers): survivors of the sinking· of the Rueben James; those who him and the merchant marine for "On Veterans Day 2000, served on UJ:;lerty ships; survivors from the tankers Gulfamerica, its wartime service, according to ground will be broken on the Atlas or Byron Benson; and "anyone ~ho has a tale to tell relating to MarAd. Nationai Mall in Washington, 11 the .Battle of the Atlantic. · In his Veterans Day statement, D.C., for the National World War i·· gualified individuals may contact Dominic Sutherland at the BBC Maritime Administrator Clyde II memorial. It is appropriate and yi~(,.:i'llaU {BBC, Room 5433, White City, 201 Wood Lane, London Hart (who recently returned to gratifying that the memorial will ¥1!12 7TS, United Kingdom), telephone (+44 (0)208 752-6532), fax that post after a temporary assign­ be dedicated to all who served in H44 (0)208 752-6336) or email ([email protected],uk). ment elsewhere) stated, "Each the armed forces and the year, the nation pauses on Merchant Marine of the United November 11 to give thanks to States during World War II. and for all who have served in our "From the birth of the Nation armed forces in times of peril. through the epic battles of the Lakes Seafarers, Sometimes overlooked are 20th Century, our merchant America's Merchant Mariners mariners have served whenever who have risked all to support and wherever needed, including Gordon Crew Honored and sustain our servicemen and in Korea, Vietnam and the women. Persian Gulf. Today we should Representing the U.S. Merchant "During World War II, nearly remember those in the merchant Marine during the ceremony is For Dramatic Rescues 6, 000 merchant seaman and offi- marine who served our nation so James Dooley. up the need for the new ergonom­ Labor Applauds OSHA's ic standard, despite years of research and studies to the con­ trary, including reports from the New Ergonomic Standard National Academy of Sciences, issuance of the rule, "The pur­ National Institute of Occu­ Worker Safety Rule pose of this standard is to reduce pational Safety and Health and May Prevent the number and severity of mus­ the dozens of hearings with hun­ culoskeletal disorders caused by dreds of witnesses that OSHA Millions ofInjuries exposure to risk factors in the conducted around the country workplace. This standard does this year. Calling it "the most important not address -injuries caused by For now, the new rule does not worker safety action developed" slips, trips, falls, vehicle acci­ apply to the maritime, construc­ AB John Vegh (left) and Deckhand Michael Cushman were recently in the 30-year history of the U.S. tion, railroad or agricultural honored for their rescue of a dockworker in Michigan in January 1999. dents, or similar accidents." Occupational Safety and Health OSHA estimates that some 1.8 industries . .· The agency noted, Administration, AFL-CIO Presi­ million workers a year report "OSHA recognizes that [muscu­ Seafarers from the USNS Gordon and Cement Transit Company dent John Sweeney said the loskeletal] problems are also seri­ were among the honorees last month at the 31st annual Admiral of the such work-related musculoskele­ agency's newly issued ergonomic tal disorders as carpal tunnel syn­ ous in the construction, maritime, Ocean Seas (AOTOS) awards ceremony, conducted in New York City. standard will spare millions of agricultural and railroad indus­ The Gordon crew received a mariner's plaque for its March 1999 drome, tendinitis and back workers from repetitive stress injuries- and more than 600,000 tries. However, the OSHA Act rescue of two people in the Persian Gulf from a sinking fishing boat. injuries. authorizes OSHA to set appropri­ Rear Admiral Gordon S. Holder, commander of the U.S. Military of those workers are forced to OSHA issued the new rule take time off from work to recov­ ate rulemaking priorities and to Sealift Command, described the rescue as "a perfect example of sea­ Nov. 13. It takes effect Jan. 16, use a phased approach to rule­ manship in the finest tradition." er. The safety agency predicts 2001, with varying start-up dates that the new standard will prevent making. A primary basis for the AB John Vegh and Deckhand Michael Cushman were honored for for specific provisions. Agency's decision to limit the their roles in a January 2000 pier-side rescue of a dockworker who had 4.6 million such injuries in the While applauding the mea­ scope of this rulemaking to gen­ fallen through ice between a tug and barge in Ferrysbug, Mich. Vegh first 10 years. sure, the national federation of eral industry is that most of the sustained a separated shoulder during the nighttime episode. "Workers in poultry plants, trade unions (to which the SIU is meat packing and auto assembly, evidence and data relating to The primary awards went to David J. Tolan, chairman of the affiliated) cautioned in a state­ Carriers Container Council and the United States Maritime Alliance along with computer operators, ergonomic interventions address­ ment that "the battle over the Ltd; and to M. Brian Maher, chairman and CEO of Maher Terminals, nurses' aides, cashiers and others es general industry. Since general ergonomic standard is not over, Inc. The awards are in high-risk jobs, will finally have industry accounts for more than sponsored by the United as business groups and their allies much-needed protection," 90 percent of the musculoskeletal Seamen's Service. in Congress are expected to con­ Sweeney said. disorders reported each year, The Honored Sea­ tinue their efforts to kill the work­ "Since the passage of OSHA OSHA is promulgating a standard farer Awards earned by er safety rules. Opponents of the in 1970, the job fatality rate has that addresses general industry SIU members "recog­ new safety standard are expected been cut by 7 5 percent-saving first. This approach ensures that nize the heroism Ameri­ to continue their fight to include a more than 220,000 lives," said the greatest number of MSD haz­ can seafarers who have ban in the still-pending fiscal year AFL-CIO Safety and Health ards will be eliminated or con­ risked their lives to save 2001 appropriations legislation Director Peg Seminario. "Job trolled while OSHA determines others and the outstand­ that funds OSHA which would injury rates have been lowered by appropriate regulatory approach­ ing seamanship of offi­ prevent the agency from spend­ 39 percent. This new standard es for the construction, agricul­ cers and crews of ves­ ing any money on implementing will also help make jobs safer and ture and maritime industries." An award also went to Seafarers from the sels participating in res­ the standard. They also may take lower injury rates even more." For additional information, USNS Gordon, who plucked two people from cue operations," noted their fight to the courts." Business groups have argued check the internet site: http:// a sinking fishing boat in the Persian Gulf. the sponsor. As stated by OSHA in its that no scientific evidence backs www.osha.gov/. December 2000 Seafarers LOS 5 Working tb.e SIU Ferries Bild Tugs On tb.e Great Lakes

The tug Mary Hannah docks in Monroe, Mich.

SIU Safety Director Todd Brdak (left) talks with AB Dan Natto aboard the Great Lakes Towing Co. tug Delaware, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Left: Working aboard the Great Lakes Towing Co.tug Wyoming in Detroit is AB Mike McCormick.

Right: OS Noel Viger secures the auto ferry South Channel Left: Cook before making a run across Above: Lawrence the North Channel from ABffankerman Wilbanks pre­ Harsens Island, Mich. to Joseph Wilkens pares dinner on Algonac, Mich. says "hi" from the board the tug tanker Hannah Mary E. Hannah (which is pushed while docked in by the tug Mary Monroe, Mich. E. Hannah) in Monroe, Mich.

Above: The North Channel, operat­ ed by Champion Auto Ferry Co., arrives at the Algonac, Mich. dock.

The tugs Washington and Delaware arrive at the Great Lakes Towing Making an early morning run across the North Channel near Algonac, shipyard on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. Mich. is Champion Auto Ferry's South Channel. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD assists employ­ ments, individuals are obligated to make payments to the union agency fees and wish to pay fees rather than dues, must elect ees by representing them in all aspects of their employment and in the form of an agency fee. The fee these employees pay is to this option each year by filing an objection in accordance with the work aboard vessels which sail deep sea, on the Great Lakes support the core representational services that the union pro­ procedure noted below. and inland waters throughout the country. For the most part, the vides. These services are those related to the collective bargain­ 5. Filing of objections - If you choose to object to paying union spends a majority of its financial resources on collective ing process, contract administration and grievance adjustments. dues, an objection must be filed annually. To receive the deduc­ bargaining activities and employee representation services. In Examples of these activities include but are not limited to, the tion beginning in January of each year, you must file by the begin­ addition to these expenditures, the union also spends resources negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the enforcement ning of December in the prior year. An employee may file an on a variety of other efforts such as organizing, publications, polit­ and administration of collective bargaining agreements and meet­ objection at any time during the year, however, the reduction will ical activities, international affairs and community services. All of ings with employers and employees. Union services also include apply only prospectively and only until December 31 of that cal­ these services advance the interests of the union and its mem­ representation of employees during disciplinary meetings, griev­ endar year. Reductions in dues will not be applied retroactively. bership. ance and arbitration proceedings, National Labor Relations As noted above, each year the amount of the dues reduction may This annual notice is required by law and is sent to advise Board hearings and court litigation. change based upon an auditor's report from a previous year. employees represented by the Seafarers International Union, Employees who pay agency fees are not required to pay for The objection must be sent in writing to: Agency Fee Payor AGLIWD about their rights and obligations concerning payment expenses not germane to the collective bargaining process. Objection Administration, Secretary-Treasurer's Office, Seafarers of union dues. This notice contains information which will allow Examples of these expenses would be expenses required as a International Union, AGLIWD, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, you to understand the advantages and benefits of being a union result of community service, legislative activities and political Maryland 20746. member in good standing. It also will provide you with detailed affairs. 6. Filing a challenge - Upon receiving the notice of calcu­ information as to how to become an agency fee payor. An agency 4. Amount of agency fee -As noted above, dues objectors lation of the chargeable expenditures related to core representa­ fee payor is an employee who is not a member of the union but may pay a fee which represents the costs of expenses related to tion activities, an objector shall have 45 days to submit a chal­ who meets his or her financial obligation by making agency fee those supporting costs germane to the collective bargaining lenge with the Secretary-Treasurer's office if he or she believes payments. With this information, you will be able to make an process. After review of all expenses during the 1999 calendar that the calculation of chargeable activities is incorrect. Every informed decision about your status with the Seafarers year, the fee cost associated with this representation amounts to person who wishes to object to the calculation of chargeable International Union, AGLIWD. 65.33 percent of the dues amount. This means that the agency expenses has a legal right to file such an objection. 1. Benefits of union membership- While non-members fee based upon the dues would be $195.99 (one hundred ninety­ 7. Appeal procedure- Upon receiving the challenge(s) at the do receive material benefits from a union presence in their work­ five dollars and ninety-nine cents) for the applicable year. An end of the 45-day period, the union will consolidate all appeals and place, there are significant benefits to retaining full membership in appropriate reduction also will be calculated for working dues. submit them to an independent arbitrator. The presentation to the the union. Among the many benefits and opportunities available to This amount applies to the 2001 calendar year. This means arbitrator will be either in writing or at a hearing. The method of the a member of the Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD is the that any individual who wishes to elect to pay agency fees and arbitration will be determined by the arbitrator. If a hearing is held, right to attend union meetings, the right to vote for candidates for submits a letter between December 1, 2000 and November 30, any objector who does not wish to attend may submit his/her views union office and the right to run for union office. Members also 2001 will have this calculation applied to their 2001 dues pay­ in writing by the date of the hearing. If a hearing is not held, the arbi­ have the right to participate in the development of contract pro­ ments which may still be owed to the union. As noted below, how­ trator will set the dates by which all written submissions will be posals and participate in contract ratification and strike votes. ever, to continue to receive the agency fee reduction effective received. Members also may play a role in the development and formulation January 2002, your objection must be received by December 1, The costs of the arbitration shall be borne by the union. of union policies. 2001. Individuals submitting challenges will be responsible for all the 2. Cost of union membership - In addition to working A report which delineates chargeable and non-chargeable costs associated with presenting their appeal. The union will have dues, to belong to the union as a full book member the cost is expenses is available to you free of charge. You may receive a the burden of justifying its calculations. $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per year or $75.00 (seventy-five copy of this report by writing to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers The SIU works very hard to ensure that all of its members International Union, AGLIWD, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, dollars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent of the receive the best representation possible. On behalf of all the SIU Maryland 207 46. This report is based upon an audited financial gross amount an employee receives for vacation benefits and are officers and employees, I would like to thank you for your contin­ paid when the member files a vacation application. report of the union's expenses during 1999. uing support. 3. Agency fee payors - Employees who choose not to Please note that as the chargeable and non-chargeable become union members may become agency fee payors. As a expenses may change each year, the agency fee amount may Sincerely, condition of employment, in states which permit such arrange- also fluctuate each year. Individuals who are entitled to pay David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer

6 Seafarers LOG December 2000 Recertified Bosons Cite Positive Growth Seafarers Ascend to Deck Department's Pinnacle The SIU's newest recertified gation, damage control, forklift 1988, cited as course highlights bosuns and stewards alike, Lugtu Lucky, who sails from Mobile, bosuns credited the union and the handling, Hagglund crane opera­ the review of STCW require­ (like each of bis classmates) Ala., described the Paul Hall Paul Hall Center for substantial tions, fire fighting, first aid and ments and the Joseph Sacco Fire directed comments to the unli­ Center as "the best training progress and also encouraged the CPR, anti-terrorism measures, Fighting and Safety School. censed apprentices at the meeting. school in the world. To fellow school's unlicensed apprentices computer skills, and many others. "My experiences at Piney "Be proud of our union and Seafarers, I'd say stop waiting for as they embark on their careers. They also met with representa­ Point are always wonderful," said help make it the best in the coun­ your time and go to Piney Point." Offering their remarks during tives of the union's contracts the four-time upgrader. "The try," he urged. "When you're on a Heginbotham graduated from the November membership meet­ department; medical, pension and classes are helpful, the instructors ship, listen to your superiors. Be the entry program in 1991 and ing in Piney Point, Md. were vacation plans; communications are great." serious about your work, set your since then has upgraded three Recertified Bosuns Kendr·a staff; and from the AFL-CIO goals and maintain a good atti­ times. Savage, Phillip Harmon, Maritime Trades Department. 'H's Paying Off' tude." "Upgrading is no longer Michael Hill, Romeo Lugtu, Several of the graduates Harmon, who graduated from optional. We must continue to Paul Lucky, Scott Hegin­ offered poignant accounts con­ the trainee program in 1978 and Right Track hone our skills in order to main­ botham, Kyle Schultz, Thomas cerning their respective begin­ who sails from the port of Like Lugtu, Lucky said the tain a competitive edge in this Driggers, Donald Rezendes, nings with the SIU and how the Norfolk, Va., recalled an era SIU helped him find direction. global marketplace," he noted. David Zurek, Richard Higgins union helped them find direction when shipping wasn't as reward­ "Coming out of senior high, it Heginbotham, who sails from and Thomas Temple. in life. All 12 said the recertifica­ ing as it is today. was a dark road. I didn't know the port of Baltimore, also credit­ The recertified dozen complet­ tion course proved worthwhile. "The '80s were pretty tough, where to go," recalled the 18-year ed the union with "realizing fabu­ ed a four-week course considered "The class was beyond my and some of the decisions that Seafarer and trainee graduate. "I lous growth with the (Mike) the highest program of study expectations," stated Savage, were made, I dido 't always agree heard about the SIU from a Sacco administration. How do we available to deck department who sails from the port of or understand them. But it's pay­ friend's dad who was in the thank them? Be as professional as Seafarers. Combining practical Houston. "It cleared up misinfor­ ing off now," he said. "We have a union. It has made me mature a possible. Make them proud of and classroom instruction, they mation, and it was very informa­ lot of ships and a lot of jobs. lot, and I can support my family. us." We're ahead of the game." I thank the officials, staff and covered topics such as STCW tive." Continued on page 9 requirements, wire splicing, navi- Savage, who joined the SIU in Hill expressed similar senti­ instructors for educating me." ments. A 1991 graduate of the trainee program, he said, "The SIU leadership is taking us in the right direction." Hill, who sails from the port of Tacoma, Wash., said that during the course he had many questions answered about union rules, ship­ ping procedures and the plans. He also encouraged fellow Seafarers to upgrade. "Upgrading is necessary for SIU members to make them­ selves better Seafarers," he noted. "It also makes my job as a bosun easier when the people who work for me have the proper training." Lugtu credited the union with "changing my life. With the SIU, I'm secure in my job, I'm secure with the future of my family." A Seafarer since 1983, Lugtu's home port is Wilmington, Calif. He is a frequent upgrader and he described the school's var­ ious curriculums as "opportuni­ ties to improve yourself." Additionally, he encouraged fel­ low Seafarers to contribute to the union's political activities fund. Finally, in what has become an unofficial tradition for recertified Donald Rezendes Kyle Schultz Savage Sets Precedent As 1st Female Graduate Of Bosun Recertification Kendra Savage made union footsteps. She cannot recall sail­ history Nov. 6, becoming the ing with another female member first female to graduate from the of the deck department Paul Hall Center for Maritime (although they definitely exist). Training and Education's bosun However rare it may be to recertification program. find ladies in the deck depart­ The month-long class is con­ ment on deep sea ships, Savage sidered the top curriculum avail­ felt fairly comfortable from the able to deck-department Sea­ moment she signed on with the Kendra Savage, the SIU's first farers. The bosun recertification SIU. She comes from a seafaring female recertified bosun, says program has been offered at the family-her brother Justin of sailing, "How you carry your­ school in Piney Point, Md. since Savage is an SIU member, her self is how you'll be treated." 1973. brother John Savage is a port "It's an incredible honor," captain for G&H Towing who She described her "proudest said Savage, who joined the SIU formerly sailed with the SIU, moment" as a time early in her 12 years ago. "I would say to and her father sailed as an career, when a seasoned bosun any other female Seafarers in the unlimited master. repeatedly refused to address her deck department, if you have "Everybody out there has to -apparently because he ques­ enough courage to walk aboard prove themselves, man or tioned her suitability. Instead, be ship, then you have enough woman," Kendra Savage stated. channeled her assignments courage to become a recertified "There were some difficult through other deck department bosun." times, but it's a learning process members. However, Savage added that and my shipmates taught me a "Finally, one day be said to she isn't sure how soon another lot. How you carry yourself is me, 'Girl, tie off those lines!' Thomas Driggers Romeo Lugtu female bosun may follow in her how you'll be treated." That was a great feeling."

December 2000 Seafarers LOG 7 MTD Maps Plan for Thwarting Runaway Flags Report Urges Cooperative International Efforts Targeting FOCs A detailed report by the AFL­ crisis that is evidenced in many • Establish meaningful incen­ FOC system and take steps to • Make maritime training and CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ways including: a future potential tives and measures to mod­ make it more open and trans­ strict enforcement of the ment (MTD) spells out the prob­ shortage of suitably skilled ernize the international fleet parent. International Convention on lems associated with runaway­ mariners; an aging world fleet; a while reducing maritime acci­ • Require that a genuine link Standards of Training, flag shipping and lists potential long-term increase in the number dents and deaths. exist between shipowners and Certificate and Watchkeeping remedies. of accidents and lives lost at sea; • Recognize that mantlme the nations under whose reg­ a priority. In a recent declaration to the serious and chronic human rights workers are important assets istries they document their While the international mar­ International Commission on abuses; and the inability or reluc­ and take steps to improve vessels. itime community must undertake Shipping (ICOS), the MTD tance of some flag states to their wages, working condi­ the lion's share of the actions to slammed runaway-flag shipping implement vitally important • Take appropriate steps to combat FOC shipping, the report tions, skills and training. ensure that FOC and other (also known as flag-of-conve­ international standards. also itemized vital functions that substandard registries imple­ nience or FOC shipping), saying The international maritime • Participate in international individual nations ought to the scheme threatens the exis­ organizations such as the ILO ment and adhere to interna­ embark on. Individual nations can community must tackle this chal­ tional standards, regulations tence of traditional maritime reg­ lenge head-on, stressed the and IMO and strengthen them play an important role in eradicat­ by enhancing their oversight and norms. istries. report. Among other actions, the ing abuses aboard FOC vessels authority in the enforcement Runaway-flag shipping is a report suggests that the world's • Acknowledge that conditions through both their flag state of existing and future rules in the international maritime responsibilities and port state con­ scam in which the shipowner typ­ maritime population employ the and regulations and by help­ industry won't improve if trol activities, the report suggest­ ically avoids its nation's labor, following tactics: safety and tax laws-among oth­ ing ensure that they receive owners are permitted to ed. The MTD recommended that • Recognize the important role ers-by using another country's the proper resources to reach change registries at will. as flag states, individual nations that the industry plays in the should, among other actions: flag. this objective. • Restore accountability and world economy and establish Given the importance of the Once the structural crisis has establish effective sanctions • Provide agencies in charge of maritime industry, the MTD and enact policies that ensure been addressed, the MTD report to all facets of the FOC sys­ overseeing maritime safety, report said, policymakers around its continued viability and recommended specific measurers tem, including registries, labor and governmental stan­ the globe have a vested interest in structural soundness. that would help modernize the shipowners, classification dards with the resources nec­ ensuring that it remains sound. • Confront the environmental, world fleet. Among them: societies, charterers, manning essary to ensure that these standards are being met. Unfortunately, the proliferation safety and humanitarian crisis • Refuse to accept the culture of agencies, banks and insurance of FOC registries has created a at sea. secrecy that surrounds the companies. • Ratify, implement and enforce The MTD report lauded civil­ maritime treaties and obliga­ ian mariners as important assets tions to which they are party. Norwegian-Flag Tanker Charged in Polluting that should be treated with digni­ • Support concerted actions by ty and respect. Unfortunately, the the B40 FSI Subcommittee to Bankruptcy Action May Foil Oil Spill Accountability testimony said, labor and civil establish mandatory/binding rights abuses permeate today's international requirements for United States prosecutors may This is believed to be the first ing into the ship through a hastily FOC culture, and investment in the quality of flag states and come up short in their quest to case in which a shoreside "desig­ patched hole in its engine room. flag registries. bring the owners, operators and nated person" under the Inter­ Failure to report a leak is a felony seafarers training and develop­ officers of a foreign-flag tanker national Safety and Management under U.S. law. In addition, the ment in many nations is virtually • Support actions by the FSI to justice for deliberately dump­ Code was criminally charged master and chief engineer nonexistent. To alter this situa­ Subcommittee to establish a ing hundreds of thousands of gal­ with directing vessel pollution, allegedly were then ordered to tion, the MTD urged the interna­ "white list" for nations that lons of oily water and for lying to according to news reports. dump 25,000 gallons of fuel tional community to: pass IMO scrutiny in the the U.S. Coast Guard, because The chances of holding any of mixed with water overboard en • Pay attention to the human implementation and enforce­ the companies involved have those involved accountable, how­ route to Mexico. element in shipping. Chronic ment of their conventions. filed for bankruptcy. ever, has sharply diminished. Not The indictment alleges that the labor and human rights abuses Further, the MTD recom- Published reports say a federal only have the charged individuals master discharged more than that exist aboard substandard mends that individual nations grand jury earlier this year indict­ returned home to Europe on bail, and FOC vessels should not exercise appropriate and strict 260,000 gallons of oily water port state control measures in ed four people connected to the but also the two Danish compa­ between February and April. be tolerated, the report said. Norwegian-flagged Freja Jut­ nies are moving into bankruptcy. scrutinizing the movement of They also failed to report that the • Ratify and rigorously enforce substandard and FOC vessels in landic-the vessel's master, her Meanwhile, the Freja Jutlandic ship was' pumping out between ILO Convention 147, the ILO their waters, including detention chief engineer and two supervi­ has been put up for auction, with­ 100 and 500 gallons of oily water Declaration on Fundamental and denial of entry into waters sors. The four allegedly tried to out attracting any interest. an hour for 10 days as a result of Principles and Rights at Work ship flying the flag of a chronic hide a hole in the hull of the The indictments stemmed for the leak, published sources say. (1998). offending nation. 10,884-dwt vessel. In addition, a a routine inspection of the Freja seven-count indictment was Jutlandic in the port of Baltimore fleet. issued last month against the last March. According to federal The staff of the Seafarers LOG ship's operator, D/S Progress of prosecutors, one of the crew LOG Awarded 1st Prize includes Jordan Biscardo, com­ Denmark, and her owner, K/S passed a handwritten note to U.S. munications director; Deborah A. Transport. The companies faced Coast Guard personnel, alleging Hirtes, managing editor/produc­ criminal fines of $500,000 for a hole in the vessel's hull. Court In Labor Press Contest tion; Jim Guthrie, associate edi­ each of the seven counts against records indicate that inspectors A four-page center spread in egory was "best story, profile or tor; Bill Brower, art; and Jeanne them. found "a cascade of water" pour- the December 1999 Seafarers editorial using history to explain Textor, administrative support. LOG earned a first-prize award current events." Hea~ing the department during last month from the International The "Decade of Progress" the time covered by the contest Wilson Crew Ready for Run to West Africa Labor Communications Associa­ piece noted that the Persian Gulf period was Daniel W. Duncan, tion (ILCA). War helped change the thinking now serving as executive director The ILCA, an AFL-CIO orga­ of many who previously didn't of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades nization which provides support see the need for a strong U.S. -flag Department. to international, national, region­ al and local union publications and web sites, presented the prize for "Decade of Progress," a docu­ mentation of the major issues, actions and people that have affected Seafarers and the U.S. merchant fleet during the years 1990 through 1999. The article included highlights from each of the 10 years as well as a reproduction of a front page from one of the monthly LOGs from that year. Altogether, more than 1,500 entries from hundreds of publica­ tions vied for awards offered in 15 different categories. Publicaa tions competed with newspapers and journals of similar circulation Taking a quick break from loading cargo aboard the SS Wilson in and style. Port Jacinto (Texas), some of the deck department members meet The combined per-issue circu­ with Houston Safety Director Kenneth Moore (second from left). They are (from left) AB Jeff Treadwell, AB Stanley Jandora and lation of the ILCA's 900 member Bosun Gene Butson. The Wilson Shipping Co. vessel is bound for publications exceeds 28 million. two ports in West Africa. The LOG s award was in the This is a portion of the award-winning article, "Decade of Progress," field of labor history. The subcat- published in the December 1999 issue of the Seafarers LOG.

B Seafarers LOB December 2000 With Gov1t Services Division Seafarers Members of the SlU's Above: Supply Government Services Division Dept. Steward recently reviewed updates to the Job Victoria, Civil Marine Personnel Instruc­ Supply Dept. tions-Customer Service Unit Steward Rene West at the Point Loma U.S. Pascua, AB Naval Base in San Diego. Samuel Tumala Identifications in each photo are from left to right.

Left: SIU Government Services Division Representative Chet Wheeler, Customer Service Unit West Director Robert Rosemeyer

Right: Chief Steward Enrique Evangelista, Bosun Edward Rasgaitis, Engine-Deck Engineer/Machinist Maurice Cokes ·,_

Who Are Those Masked Men? Update on RRF Vessels

They're not camera­ shy, but Seafarers (from left) Recertified Bosun Michael Hill and AB Abedon Lujan are bundled up for sandblasting opera­ tions aboard the Aboard the Cape Rise in Norfolk, Va., SIU VP Government /TB Philadelphia. Services Kermett Mangram (standing) and Seafarers discuss new agreements resulting in the union's contracted companies operat­ ing 45 Ready Reserve Force vessels. Confirmed by the U.S. General Accounting Office in late September, the contract awards span the next five years (through April 2005). 12 Bosons Graduate from Recertification Program in Nov. Continued from page 7 probably never would have Zurek said the school's newest ing at this trade. It's done me and for all Seafarers to upgrade. He my family very well. Ask ques­ Schultz said his time in the achieved otherwise." training facilities-the simulator also told the apprentices, tions, do the best you can and be SIU "has been a wild, fun, prof­ Rezendes said the recertifica­ building and the fire fighting "Realize the opportunity that lies proud of the SIU." itable 22 years. I truly have seen tion class gave him "a much bet­ school-particularly caught his out there for you. But you also Symbolic of a growing com­ the world, I've made some good ter understanding of [political attention. have the responsibility of doing a ponent of U.S. military veterans friends and I'm honored to have action] and how our pension and "I was very, very impressed," good job." in the SIU, Higgins said he appre­ been chosen for this program. medical benefits work. I look for­ said the 22-year SIU member, The final speaker, Temple, has ciated the chance to start a second God bless the SIU!" ward to getting back out there and who sails from the port of New sailed inland and deep sea during career following 24 years in the Likewise, Driggers mentioned squaring away some misinforma­ York. "People have done a fine his 24 years in the SIU. U.S. Navy. his worldwide travels as a career tion that's going on." job here for us. Now I can go out "I learned a lot in this class highlight. "I've been to Europe, He added, "Our President to the membership and let them "I never thought I'd have and I thank the staff," said another chance to work and ad­ South America, all kinds of Sacco and his staff have been know what a good thing we have Temple, who sails from the port places. It's always been a good right on the mark in their visions here." vance," stated Higgins, who joined of Mobile, Ala. "To the unli­ life for me." of the future of the SIU and the Speaking to the apprentices, the union in 1990 in Norfolk, Va. censed apprentices, the opportu­ Driggers joined the SIU in ever-changing role we have as Zurek ~aid, "You have an oppor­ "I'm very grateful to be here." nity is there. Keep an open mind 1978 and sails from the port of U.S. merchant mariners." tunity to make a good, honest liv- Higgins emphasized the need and a good attitude." Jacksonville, Fla. He advised the unlicensed apprentices, "Study hard, and remember there are no stupid questions except for the ones you don't ask. Hang out with the good people and avoid the troublemakers." Seizing Opportunity "This is it!" exclaimed an enthusiastic Rezendes, who sails from the port of Tacoma. "I first came to this school in 1969 at 16 years old," he contin­ ued. "The SIU changed the direc­ tion I was heading and allowed me to live a life of integrity. I was enabled to get some education Many of the recertified bosuns said that the Paul Hall Center's new simulator building (left) and Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School and set goals for myself that I (right) greatly have enhanced the vocational education opportunities at the Piney Point, Md. campus.

December 2000 Seafarers LOG 9 After the load of fiber­ optic cable was complet­ ed, the Global Sentinel tut eds West and its crew were given a Shinto blessing for a safe journey (left). The ship's captain, D.B. Neel (below) also took part in /Joard tlte the Japanese ceremony. lo/Jal Sentinel The cable ship Global Sentinel spent 25 days in the port of Hitachi, Japan recently, loading 3,200 kilome­ ters of fiber-optic cable for a project in South America. While in port, the crew took some time from its round-the-clock loading operation for an American-style barbecue. More than 120 people took part in the cookout, including many of the Hitachi workers and their families. The steward department, under the direction of Recertified Chief Steward Kent Rosiek-and with the help of Chief Cook Charles Atkins and Cook/Bakers Shawn "Fuji" Fujiwara and Landa Bunch-spent the whole day preparing the food. Also helping out with setup and serving the guests were SAs Leroy Jenkins, Hamid Shahbain, Estive Soriano and Brenda Gray. A few Hitachi employees brought some local fare, so everybody had an oppor­ tunity to sample both Eastern and Western food. The Japanese were amazed at the sheer amount of food put out by the ship's crew for their tasting pleasure, noted Fujiwara (who sent the LOG the photos appearing on this page). A few days after the barbecue, when the loading had been completed, the ship and its crew were given a Shinto blessing for a safe journey and safe project. The Global Sentinel then set sail for Valparaiso, Chile, with a stop in Hawaii for fuel and stores.

The successful cookout was the result of the combined efforts of the ship's steward department. From left are Brenda Gray, Hamid Shahbain, Estive Soriano, Leroy Jenkins, Landa Bunch, Charles Atkins, Kent Rosiek and Shawn "Fuji" Fujiwara. Above: Crew members and guests alike enjoy warm weather and great food aboard the Global Sentinel.

"What would an American barbecue be without burg­ ers and hot dogs right off the grill?" asks Cook/Baker Shawn "Fuji" Fujiwara. It took a 28-foot table to con­ tain most of the food presented by the ship's steward depart­ ment.

Left: Some of the workers from the cable factory man one of the grills, serving noodles and chicken yaki­ tore sticks for all to sample.

10 Seafarers LOB Det:elllber2IJIJO During the October membership meeting at the union hall in San Juan members share a moment of silence for departed SIU brothers and sisters. ' Amancio Crespo, SIU safety director Carib­ bean region, begins another day at the office, ready to ship a crew member to a waiting vessel. Crespo also sent the LOG the photos appearing on this page. Safety Director Amancio Crespo, right, talks to his hometown mayor, Luisito Melendez, during a cam­ paign walk in the neighborhood, about the Seafarers in Puerto Rico and how the union is helping the island's economy.

Right: Heading back to work following an Aug. Right: Chief 1 payoff aboard the Steward Kris A. Perseverance (IUM) at Hopkins (left) and the Sun Oil Terminal in Chief Cook Carlos Yabucoa, P.R. are ABs E. Suazo prepare Marshall Turner (left} After 72 days of work aboard the and Diego Hatch Jr. Allegience (IUM), AB Joel Gonzalez a meal before files for his "B" seniority book at the heading to the SIU hall in San Juan. With him are payoff on the El his wife, Flora, and daughter Caren. Morro.

AB Michael Watson gets some fried chicken for lunch during a service aboard the tug Ready for some work at the CSX crane department in San Sentinel at the TMT terminal in San Juan. Juan are CMEs William Bland (left) and Ray Prim. Right: Kenneth Griggs, second mate on the Pilot, reads a Seafarers Welfare Plan booklet during a recent servicing trip to the tug.

Above: Putting everything in place following a San Juan payoff on the El Morro (IUM) is SA John Fitzgerald.

Right: Ready for the lunch crowd aboard the Perseverance are (from left) Chief Cook Marvin E. During a pre-payoff meeting on the El Morro, GUDE James, SA Chancie J. Ransom and Chief Steward Sabino Pacheco (left) and Chief Cook Carlos E. Catherine M. Hays. Suazo meet in the crew mess. December 200IJ Seafarers LOG 11 JH[(QJ]LJ[]D A\ 1Y GJRJEJE7f][NfG§

The holida.y greetings appearing on this page were written hy Seafarers, pensioners, friends and fAJnily m.em.hers. They are listed in alpha.hetica.l order hy the nAJne of the individual sending the m.essa.ge. The SeJa.rers LOG joins with those appearing helow in extending season's greetings fo all Seafarers and their fam.ilies.

sail with bountiful joy and always find safe harbors. To Rod "Bronco" Matsuura Much love always, Honey, I just want you to know that I'll always love Bob & Tracy Davis To all Seafarers Richard J. Fuller you from the bottom of my heart. Happy holidays. I My wife, Alice, and I wish everyone a Merry love you, Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Smooth Helen P Matsuura and safe sailing. May God bless you. To all active and retired Seafarers and their To Mimi and Bob McNellis Denis Abshire families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. I Tom and Frank McNellis To all active and retired members of the SIU am retired with 40 years' seatime. I am 75 years old and Merry Christmas to all, and a very happy, prosper­ going strong. To the Doran family, the Pazarecki family, the ous New Year 2001-and smooth sailing. Sidney Garner Reilly family and to Bonnie King and Jamie Perfecto M Amper and family To all Seafarers and their families Lew To Steve Nelson Happy are all who fear the Lord and walk in His Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! You surprised me last year/with a poem, just for ways. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Tommy Mac (Tom McNellis) me./Here's one for you/to fill you with glee:/Merry God bless you. Christmas, my friend/Happy New Year, too/I hope To all Santa makes/all your wishes come true! Your friend Domingo Gordian Happy holidays to all at sea and at home. To shore­ Nancy Avery To Vincent Ratcliff, all SIU officials and gang members and their families, Merry Xmas. God's To David House Seafarers and their families blessing to the SIU LOG and my wife, Hattie Minors. Happy holidays, little brother! Best wishes for Merry Christmas and many more Happy New Anstey Minors Years-and don't stop believing in Santa Claus. Gerry Borozan health, wealth and happiness in the coming year. To Duke Bryant Nancy Avery Leonard Grove It was great sailing with you again. Happy holidays to you and your family. Looking forward to working with you in 200 l. To the SIU membership-active and retired lH[ Dave and Jackie Moore and family Happy holidays. To Kay, Kenny, Stacie, Tug, Billy Jr., Laura K. To all Seafarers and Janice at the Houston hall Mr. and Mrs. Archie Beck and Michael Merry Christmas! I thank God each day for having such a wonderful Lester Moore wife and kids. I thank you all for your love and support To all SIU members you all give me while I'm away on a ship. Love, To all my good friends and shipmates My heartiest wishes to all Seafarers every­ Dad (Billy Hill) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. where--on land, at sea and on the Great Lakes-for Jimmy Moye a very Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into the To CSX Hawaii Crew year 2001. The Hill family wishes all brothers and sisters a JR_ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Give thanks to Gerry Borozan To Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley Jesus for answered prayers. I would like to wish my wife and son, whom I miss To the SIU Honolulu hall Bosun Billy Hill Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka to all my friends. I every day when I am away, a Merry Christmas and think about you often. Hope to see you in May. God To Millie, Mary & Bobby Happy New Year. Love you, bless you all! I miss you all. Wish all of you a very merry holiday. William Rackley Call sometime. Mike Briscoe To Charlotte Canion and family Willard Huggins From the Philippines to Bayonne! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to mom, MaryLee, Bruce, To the SIU Wilmington hall Beverly, Tommy, Bob, Dina and Cashmere. Steven, Jimmie, Liz, Miles Jf Merry Christmas, Jesse, Lorraine, Frank, John and William, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley and Preston Scheck Eric. Thanks for believing in me. God bless you all. To Donley Johnson Mike Briscoe To Vincent Coss and family Dear Donley, as we spend our first Christmas I would like to wish my old friend and great union together, may our hearts be filled with love and cheer, man a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the and last throughout every New Year. Philippines. To William, Vilma and Tommy Lee Rackley Colleen Johnson Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy William and Vilma Rackley New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as 1K To all Seafarers at sea, ashore and retired a family. Love you all. Your loving family, To Amir Kasim May the sun be on your face and the wind at your Mom (Charlotte E. Canion), Beverly, Tommy, To my dear husband, Amir. Even though we won't back. And may the holiday spirit shine upon you and Marylee, Bruce and Rob be together for the holidays this year, you are in my your loved ones. To Janet in Jacksonville mind and in my heart. My best wishes to you and the William F Reid Thanks for being a good friend. Merry Christmas rest of the SIU. Love always, your wife To Randy Beacham and Happy New Year. Bueno suerte mi arniga. Irma Kasim Hope you have a safe and very, very happy holiday John Clarke To all our shipmates and officials season, Randy. Give our love to your family. To Dean Corgey and staff Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Carlton Richardson, Tina & Family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May you Percy Kennedy and Dorothy Kennedy To Alex Morris on the Manhattan Island & have great luck in the coming year. To Connie Becky John Clarke May your holidays be as wonderful as they've ever Wishing you and your family a safe and happy hol­ To Kendra, Janice & Celia been. With any luck, we can be together. I love you. iday season. Let's plan to get together in spring 200 l. Season's greetings. May Santa bring you all many Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love to all, gifts. With heartfelt thanks for everything. Phil Kleinebreil Carlton & Tina Richardson Vilma, William and John Clarke To my three wonderful daughters To Carlton Dennis Richardson on the Sugar Tommy Lee Rackley To Steve Crane It's so few Christmases we've had together, but just Island The greatest gift does not lie under the tree or in the to let you know you girls are always in my thoughts and Just remember we will be thinking of you on store, but rests quietly in the heart, waiting to be given. prayers. Merry Christmas. Christmas morning. The holidays won't be the same ... The greatest gift is love. We miss you so much. Love Dad (Phil Kleinebreil) until you come home. See you soon! Love always, you, Your lady in waiting (Tina Richardson) Evelyn and Stephanie Crane lL To Kasandra, Harper and Sam § I want to wish my own crew a very Merry To Jimmie Scheck To Scott Trester and family Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas is an Merry Christmas, daddy. May we have many more Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my friend important time for us. You all keep me going. Casey, happy Christmases. We love you. and his family. God bless. you're doing a great job on the home front. I love you Steven, Miles, Preston & Liz Scheck Mike Davis all. Joel (aka the dad of the bunch) Lechel To Bosun Ralph Gibbs and all Seafarers To officers and crew aboard the CSX Producer To all active and retired Seafarers Season's greetings to you all! These Santa's helpers Compliments of the season-and one big salute to have moved to Texas. Find us at 99 Lakeview Village, Happy holidays to all of you onboard and ashore. Thanks for wonderful memories. God be with you. the best maritime union bar none. Montgomery, TX 77356. A safe holiday to you all! Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons Robert and Tracy Davis Kay Lechel To Boo Lippke, Kitty Lippke, Tori, Cody, To all former Erie-Lack RR men and their fami­ lies lF Hannah, Judy, puppy Lewis and the kids Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year To Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love y'all. to all who sail the seven seas. May your God be with Looking forward to another Christmas and New Guy lewis Year together. Hope I don't get coal "again." I sure hope you. you've been good! Love always, Ml Orrin D. Smith and family Dad (Brian Fountain) To Bill Wiemers To Steward Vernon Warren To Jeannette Fountain I hope all is going well and that the coming holidays To Vern and all my many friends on the waters. I'm sure glad I'll be home with you during the hol­ are joyous for you. I would like to hear from you. Have the best of the holidays. I miss you all very much. idays, but I'm really sorry I could not be with you when Dick Maley Had to retire because of medical reasons. Smooth sail- you really needed me. Love forever, ing. Sincerely, To Chad Galt and family Harry L. Stockman Brian (Fountain) Congratulations, fella. I hope you all have a very To the crew of the /TB Groton happy holiday. I would like to hear from you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Stay Dick Maley To all Seafarers and their families safe, and thanks for the great ride. See ya! To George Foley May you and your loved ones at sea all have the best Brian Fountain I hope that all is well with you and that you have a Xmas and New Year ever. Smile and be happy! To all Seafarers terrific holiday. I would like to hear from you. Thomas Tobias Peace and greetings this holiday season. May you Dick Maley More holiday greetings on page 13 12 Seafarers- LOG December 2000 'Safety First' on Columbia Queen Shipboard Training Enhances Secure Operation As one might imagine, there The early May training ses­ are seemingly endless details sions took place in Natchez, involved in launching a new pas­ Miss. Subsequently, the senger vessel. Columbia Queen sailed for the But, for the inaugural group of Pacific Northwest, where it offers Seafarers who earlier this year seven- and eight-night vacations. signed on aboard the 218-foot The riverboat-which can Columbia Queen, one element carry 161 passengers-is owned particularly stood out: safety. by SIU-contracted Delta Queen With that in mind, SIU crew Steamboat Co. Delta Queen also members completed on-site safe­ operates the passenger boats ty training aboard the Columbia American Queen, Delta Queen Queen prior to the first voyage and Mississippi Queen, which Deckhand Miles Souder, Porter Wilson Growacki, Deckhand Nate May 26. Instructors from the Paul cruise throughout the nation's Williams, 1st Cook Bryan Heinrich Hall Center for Maritime heartland and the Old South. Training and Education conduct­ Additionally, the company is ed the shipboard classes, which building coastal cruise vessels included fire fighting, first aid scheduled to begin service next and CPR, sanitation and more. year.

Deckhand Frank Dykes

Seafarers on the Columbia Queen completed safety training before the riverboat's first voyage. Mrnre Holliday G1nee1tll.ng§ Continued from page 12 To Mike Sacco, George McCartney, MltL§Virginia by defeating three other the proposed constitutional candidates in the 1st amendments printed on one side District. Simerly, known of the ballot. for many years through­ Additionally, among other out his region for his tire­ topics, they discussed recent less work in voter regis­ tration drives, is an offi­ contractual gains secured by the cer in the Hampton union as well as overall positive Roads Chapter of the Pictured in San Pedro, Calif. following a union meeting on the MN trends in maritime, including American Merchant Allegiance are (from left) GUDE Aaron Thomas, SA Larry Bachelor, the revitalization of the U.S.­ Marine Veterans. SIU Patrolman Bryan Powell and Chief Cook Keith Nixon. flag cruise ship industry. December 2000 Seafarers LOG 13 Hands-On Training Is Vital Component Of Apprentice Class Program Offers Maritime Careers Many of the new and evolving decide which department they regulations impacting merchant prefer (deck, engine or steward); mariners place unprecedented and department-specific training emphasis on the practical demon­ back in Piney Point. stration of job skills. Efficiently Shipboard learning isn't limit­ documenting such performances ed to that second segment, as stu­ of shipboard tasks is a big reason dents utilize various training ves­ why the Paul Hall Center for sels at the Paul Hall Center. Maritime Training and Education Apprentices also use the world­ in 1997 published a U.S. Coast class Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting Guard-accepted training record Safety School (part of the Paul book (TRB). Hall Center), which offers practi­ That same year, the school­ cal training in fire fighting, water located in Piney Point, Md.­ survival, confined-space safety restructured its entry-ratings pro­ and more. And soon, they will gram, placing greater emphasis train in the school's new simula­ Aboard the on hands-on training. The re­ tor building, which houses cut­ training vessel vamped curriculum comprises ting-edge simulators for naviga­ Osprey, unli­ three segments: an initial 12 tional, engine, crane and liquid­ censed appren­ weeks at the school, featuring a cargo operations. tices at the Paul blend of classroom and practical For more information about Hall Center for instruction; a 90-day shipboard the apprentice program (and Maritime assignment on an SIU-contracted other aspects of the school), Training and vessel, designed to help students please call the Paul Hall Center Education begin toll-free at 1-877-235-3275, learning their or visit the internet site craft. http://www.seafarers.org. Continuing Education

Keeping abreast of news from policies, the meetings provide a Attend within the SIU and the maritime forum in which to discuss issues The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education pri­ industry is the most important rea­ of importance to the rank-and-file marily focuses on vocational studies, but additionally offers aca­ son for attending the monthly members and to the union's offi­ demic curriculums-all aimed at developing well-trained, effi­ Monthly membership meetings held on cials. cient mariners. Two students in the Piney Point, Md. facility's specified dates in each SIU ball Seafarers may refer to the unlicensed apprentice class 602 recently took advantage of the Membership around the country. schedule below as well as each supplementary courses by earning their GEDs. Receiving the In addition to informing Sea­ issue of the Seafarers LOG, which certificates during the November membership meeting in Piney Point are (from left) UAs Charles Fitzpatrick and Michael Harvey, farers about contract talks, mar­ lists the dates of the next two meet­ congratulated by SIU Headquarters Representative Carl Peth. Meetings itime legislation and national ings scheduled for each port. Membership Meetings in 2001

Port Traditional Date January February March April May June July August September October November December

~f tney Point ..:;;., til<>n(fay after f!.rst Su~day 8 5 5 2 7 4 ••8·' •• a,;z>iwi! ?, .14~/ :!f :~~;;, a 5 3 .... ·f• . Wb;/ ,4' ? ·il1:r. .., ······ New York Tuesday after first Sunday 9 6 6 3 8 5 3 7 4 9 6 4 . -~. "·' ...... ;f!ltitatlelJbia Vfednesday after !irst Sunday 10 7 .?...... ~.r~ r\, 4;f)J; ·.·.· ···· .. ,., .;;;.~ ;nHlfm~ "%!>'' +g.

· ······ 9·•···, ;;'){ '.: <• 6 )' . •·•·. ·•···· t£1fert9jk ThurS(iay after fitst sundax!' 11 8 :·;;.;. .. i/{. 5 10 7 S. . 11 8 ,. 6 tr ····/ ' Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 11 8 8 5 10 7 5 9 6 11 8 6 5 .... H0; 6 .., ... :;Ian Jau Thursday after first su,nday 11 8 L···· 8 1(} 7 .A;;;e ;:r;'. ? w 9 11" '* '·\ .. 9 10 .... fHouioo·. · Monday after second Sunday 16* 12 ··• 14 11 13 15 13* .·:... 10 :;;:; ·•· ::=:. :·:·· .. ·.·: ::=;:·:--: .. ······•· :...:;, ····· New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 10 15 12 10 14 11 16 13 11 1 •·,/• '. iMobile ·Wednesday after s~cond Sunday 17 14 .···"'· 14 11 16 13 11 15 12 17' 14 12 •,. .... Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 17 14 14 11 16 13 11 15 12 17 14 12 'San F-ianC1sco ·· Thursday after second Sunday 't8 :--:··· 15 15 12 11. 14 12 16 13 18 15 13 ·::::- §•' ...• •C ····· St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 19 16 16 13 18 15 13 17 14 18 16 14

jf.tonolutu · Friday after, second Sunday 19 16 16 ii 13 18 15 13 17 14 18 16 14 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 22 20* 19 16 21 18 16 21* 17 22 19 17 ·i{New:Jedfard Tuesday after thtrd Sunday 23 20 20 17 22 19 17 21 18 23 18 ·-...~~·- . ·;..~ . .. 20 Jersey City Wednesday after third Sunday 24 21 21 18 23 20 18 22 19 24 21 19

,t•~a frtd~ after third Su~day 26 23 23 20 25 22 20 24 21 26 23 21 > .. .. , ,...... ' *Piney Point change created by Labor Day holiday; Philadelphia change created by Independence Day holiday; Houston changes created by Martin Luther King's birthday and Veterans' Day holidays; Wilmington changes created by Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's birthday holidays.

14 Seafarers LOB December 2000 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2000

*TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SIIlPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs Class A Class B Class C . Piney Point ...... Monday, January 8, February 5 Port DECK DEPARTMENT ·· Algonac · 0 0 2 . ff Algonac ...... Friday: January 12. February 9 Baltimore I 3 4 1 Guam . 0 1 0 I Baltimore ...... •.Thursday: January 11, February 8 Honolulu 10 5 5 5 6 6 2 16 2 Dulutb ...... Wednesday: January 17~ February 14 Houston 8 14 11 3 4 45 15 10 11 42 11 10 15 49 21 13 Honolulu ...... Friday: January 19. February 16 6 9 8 5 0 27 6 5 4 10 16 3 5 28 19 7 Houston ...... Tuesday: January 16* 6 23 12 4 7 34 14 11 9 8 13 6 3 26 29 7 Monday: Febru;uy 12 2 4 0 9 6 2 1 1 1 0 7 5 1 6 4 23 19 I ]() 29 9 . 10 St. Louis 2 1 1 2 1 Wilmington 14 10 20 14 s Totals 255 146 82

18 10 8 3 4 6 9 ., .. 8 .. ... ,.,.;,,,,,•:•'i'•{}•''•'·~:.•:•,.)•'·•·•··•c ''''''''''''·''••}: 2 10 1 2 1 0 3 5 0 0 3 0 4 5 . ·.~· . ,. 1 3 I ·· :-o 2 4 4 7 2 2 10 7 10 10 4 6 15 7 4 4 1 1 3 2 0 7 6 5 5 8 6 4 11 9 2 132 92 52 193 138 51

10 3 Houston 17 4 Jacksonville 16 10 .. Mobile 4 ·•··. 39 14 6 18 25 4 13 8 5 11 13 3 0 0 1 1 2 6 1 1 4 0 0 l 24 5 l . 18 5 21 3 2 15 6 0 0 0 2 0 15 6 1 12 8 0 8 29 6 5 159 48 35 130 31 18 44 243 72 50 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Above, AB Dexton West operates an oceanographic ·.· ( ... i . winch aboard the USNS Sumner in the Sea of Japan. 0 o_. o o o 1 The exercise involves lowering an oceanographic pack­ () 4 3 0 .• 4 2 0 1 age to the bottom of the sea and then recovering it in . '·· ·· p J. 2 o· o o 0 2,000 meters of water. In the photo below, QMED Troy 7 18 60 8 15 65 0 12 34 86 Banks controls the winch from the vessel's deck, moni­ toring operating parameters and ensuring that wire is 13 4 6 1 0 2 19 7 3 properly replaced on the drum. Banks built and installed 4 13 8 5 10 5 0 7 24 19 a special device to wash salt from the wire as it returns 6 . l ·g . 5 0 4 1 {) 3 10 aboard ship. 3 10 5 0 10 4 () 6 7 14 . 5 ~4 l~ "'. 4 . 18 11 0 5 47 .48 7 16 1 6 11 0 2 9 17 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 4 3 0 14 12 0 32 12 3 3 7 4 l 6 0 2 3 8 6 16 11 3 13 8 0 6 25 13 5 l7 25 4 15 19 0 7 22 34 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Wilmington 0 12 10 2 11 11 0 8 18 16 Totals 37 152 181 34 130 156 0 64 253 293 Totals All Departments 583 438 350 446 371 272 148 891 643 486

*"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port.

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Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2000 Mithael S.acce

NidtoIU J. Marrone Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT., Vice President West Coast Algonac 0 4 9 0 I - 7 ·•· ~Ma11gnm Vice President Govemment SeNices Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT Al{ .. Algona-c () 5 10 IJEAl)QUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp $prings. MD 207 46 (301) 899..()675 Totals All Depts 0 46 42 0 26 24 0 20 18 ALGONAC *"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. S20 St Clair River Dr,, Algonac, Mr 4800 I **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. ··.. , (810) 794-4988

ANCHORAGE 72 l Sesame Stj #1 C, Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-4988 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters BALTIMORE 231$ &sex St,, Baltiroore,MD 21224 OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2000 (410) 327-4900 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH . DULUTH ..... All Groups All Groups All Groups 105 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 5580Z . .. (21$) 722-4110 Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C

Region DECK DEPARTMENT Atlant1~-~Coasr Gulf Coast ·. t'.a~~OLULU Lakes,}ruand Wa~rs 6Q6 Katihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 West Coast 4 0 . {801S) 845-$222 Totals 5 0 .HOUSTON Region ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1221 Pierce St.~ Houston, TX 17fJ.

NEW ORLEANS

3911 Lapalco Blvd., lJarvey1 LA 7-0058 Totals All Depts 5 1 10 10 2 7 12 1 27 (504} 328·7545 *"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. NEW YORK **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. 635 F:OUrtb Ave. 1 Btooklyn,.NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 PI C-FROM-THE-PAST (757}622-1892 This photograph, sent to the PHll.ADELPlIIA LOG by Alfred Porcari of Howard 2604 S. 4 St, Phila

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Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their worldng lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead.

n Inland captain and a recer­ Dixon first shipped aboard the LUISA. MOHAM­ U.S. Marine Corps from 1960 to tified steward are among the Sea-Land Los Angeles. He NIEVES, 61, MEDS. 1966 and first sailed aboard a A 18 Seafarers announcing upgraded his skills in 1973, 1974, began his SHARIFF, 68, Virginia Pilot Corp. vessel. their retirements this month. 1980 and 1984 respectively at the career with the began his Boatman Hook was a member of Weldon Potts navigated the inland Seafarers Harry Lundeberg SIU in 1961, career with the the deck department and last sailed waterways as a captain for nearly School of Seamanship. Brother joining in the SIU in 1966, aboard an Association of Maryland 25 years while Recertified Steward Dixon last sailed aboard the port of New joining in the Pilots vessel. He calls Vrrginia Henry Jones Jr. graduated from Patriot, an Ocean Carriers, Inc. York. A native port of Detroit. Beach, Va. home. the highest level of training avail­ vessel. He resides in England. of Puerto Born in Arabia, able to members of the steward Rico, Brother Nieves first Brother Shariff worked in the ROBERTJ. department at the SIU's training shipped aboard a Sea-Land steward department and frrst JOHNSON, school in Piney Point, Md. ABDULLA Service, Inc. vessel. He sailed in sailed aboard a Buckeye 60, started his Including Jones, 12 of the HUSSEIN, the engine department and Steamship Co. vessel. Prior to career with the retirees sailed in the deep sea divi­ 50, started his upgraded his skills in 1978, 1985 retiring, he worked aboard the SIU in 1967 in sion and one plied the Great Lakes. career with the and 1986 at the Seafarers Harry cable ship Global Sentinel. He the port of Potts and four others navigated the SIU in 1972, Lundeberg School of calls Detroit home. Philadelphia. inland waterways. joining in the Seamanship. He last shipped A member of '--~~~-___, the deck de­ Six of the retirees worked in the port of San aboard the Sea-Land Elizabeth. GREAT LAKES deck department, seven shipped in Francisco. Brother Nieves lives in Jersey partment, Boatman Johnson first the engine department and four Born in City, N.J. MARTIN sailed aboard a PF Martin Co. sailed in the steward department. Yemen, Brother Hussein first SZEKELY, vessel. The Pennsylvania native On this page, the Seafarers LOG shipped aboard Delta Steamship 62, started his last worked aboard an Interstate presents brief biographical ac­ Lines' Del Sol. A member of the career with the Oil Transportation Co. vessel. He counts of the retiring Seafarers. engine department, he upgraded JUAN SIU in 1973 in lives in Myrtle Beach, S.C. his skills in 1996 and 1997 at the ORTIZ, 65, the port of DEEP SEA started his Detroit. The JERRYM. Paul Hall Center for Maritime MUNSON, NATHAN Training and Education. Brother career with the Painesville, SIU in 1979 in Ohio native 62, hails from ADAMS, 59, Hussein last shipped aboard the Wisconsin. He joined the SIU Overseas Philadelphia. He the port of first sailed aboard a Falcon Houston. A Marine Co. vessel. A member of began his in 1967 in the resides in Dearborn, Mich. career with the port of native of the deck department, he last Puerto Rico, shipped aboard a Luedtke SIU in 1970, Houston. Born HENRY joining in the in Groesbeck, he served in the U.S. Army from Engineering Co. vessel. Brother JONES JR., 1954 to 1956. Brother Ortiz first Szekely resides in Winthrop port of Phila­ Texas, Brother 65, hails from delphia. Boatman Munson served Adams served sailed aboard the Connecticut, Harbor, Ill. Louisiana. operated by Connecticut in the U.S. Marine Corps from in the U.S. Army from 1960 to Brother Jones 1955 to 1957. A member of the 1962. He first sailed for the SIU Transport, Inc. A member of the INLAND began his engine department, he upgraded deck department, he first sailed aboard a Columbia Steamship Co. career with the ROBERTE. aboard a Michigan Tankers ves­ vessel. A member of the engine his skills in 1987 and 1996 at the SIU in 1964 in Paul Hall Center for Maritime BRANCH, sel. Boatman Munson spent part department, he upgraded his skills the port of San 56, joined the of his career in the deep sea divi­ in 1974 and in 1998 at the Paul Training and Education. Brother Francisco. A member of the stew­ Ortiz last shipped aboard NPR. SIU in 1977 in sion and last sailed aboard a Hall Center for Maritime Training ard department, he first shipped the port of Mariner Towing Co. vessel. He and Education in Piney Point, Md. Inc. 's Humacao. He resides in aboard the Del Sol. Brother Jones Fayetteville, N.C. New Orleans. resides in Gibsonton, Fla. He lives in Houston. upgraded his skills in 1980 and A native of SANG TO 1997 at the Paul Hall Center for Louisiana, WELDONW. BAE, 64, Maritime Training and Education. ~----~· Boatman POTTS, 61, started his A recertified steward, he last JOSE A. Branch sailed primarily aboard started his career with the sailed aboard Pronav Ship PADILLA, 57 Crescent Towing & Salvage career with the SIU in 1982 in Management's LNG Leo. Brother joined the SIU Company vessels in the deck SIU in 1966 in the port of Jones lives in Seattle. in 1970 in the department. Boatman Branch Port Arthur, Honolulu. port of New resides in his native Louisiana in Texas. A native Born in Japan, RUBEN York. Born in the city ofNatalbany. of Center, Brother Bae MARTINEZ, Puerto Rico, Texas, he first shipped aboard an American 65, began his Brother WILLIAMG. served in the U.S. Army from Hawaii Cruises vessel. Brother career with the Padilla first HOOK, 62, 1955 to 1958. Boatman Potts Bae sailed in the steward depart­ SIU in 1972 in sailed aboard the Fanwood, oper­ began his sailed as a captain. He frrst ment and upgraded his skills in the port of ated by Waterman Steamship career with the worked aboard a Higman Barge 1990 at the Paul Hall Center. He New York. A Corp. He worked in the steward SIU in 1973 in Lines vessel. Prior to retiring, he last sailed aboard the Sea-Land native of department. His last vessel was the port of sailed aboard a Hvide Marine Achiever. Brother Bae resides in Puerto Rico, the Sea-Land Consumer. Brother Norfolk. He Towing Services vessel. Boatman Philadelphia. Brother Martinez served in the Padilla calls Hatillo, P.R. home. served in the Potts calls Orange, Texas home. U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. ROBERTH. He first shipped aboard the Eagle Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG year contract during which the key issue of CLIFFORD, Voyage, operated by Sea 63, began his manpower would be studied by a panel, with Transport. Brother Martinez 1953 recommendations to be made at the condu­ career with the sailed as a member of the engine SIU in 1963 in In December, the number of babies born sion of the agreement. The llA has accused department and upgraded his the shippers of not bargaining in good faith. the port of skills in 1973 and 197 5 at the under the Seafarers maternity benefit program Detroit. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg rose to 1,000. The Welfare Plan provides a Michigan School of Seamanship. He last $200 maternity bene- native served shipped aboard the Mayaguez, fit for eligible seamen 1990 in the U.S. Army from 1954 to operated by NPR, Inc. Brother with a $25 bond (Referring to 1955 and first shipped aboard a Martinez lives in his native being given to the THIS MOJ\11H Operation Desert Rockport Steamship Company Puerto Rico. Shield) vessel. Brother Clifford sailed in baby. The benefitsr the deck department and upgrad­ first established in The magnitude of the ed his skills in 1985 at the Sea­ April 1952, have 1/\1 SIU HISTORY marine transportation farers Harry Lundeberg School of ARTURO been an important aid u======~ operation is evidenced Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. MONTENE­ to Seafarers in meet­ in the amount of He last sailed aboard the USNS GRO, 59, ing the high costs of maternity care. The pounds of materiel that has been carried from Washington, operated by Inter­ hails from the maternity plan is funded by the SIU Welfare the United States to the Gulf. As of the third ocean Ugland Management Corp. Philippines. Plan. week in November, the Military Sealift Brother Clifford calls Tomball, He started his Command, the agency in the Anned Forces Texas home. career with the SIU in 1977 in 1962 responsible for waterborne transport of sup­ the port of San The Seafarers International Union and other plies, reports that over 2.1 birtion pounds of JACKV. Francisco. Brother Montenegro member unions of the AFL-ClO Maritime unit equipment have been delivered to the DIXON, 64, first shipped aboard the Coastal Trades Department are giving full suppon to a Guff, as well as 3.8 bflrion pounds of fuel. joined the SIU California. A member of the by Additionally, there have been more than 150 in 1972. A strike members of the International engine department, he last sailed Longshoremen's Association in ports from off-loads at docks in the Middle East. member of the aboard the Oakland. Brother Many of the vessels carrying supplies to the engine depart­ Maine to Texas. The walkout followed the Montenegro calls Castro Valley, Persian Gulf are manned by SIU members. ment, Brother Calif., home. shippers' rejection of an ILA offer of a two- Decembel' 2000 Seafal'ers LOG 17 Santa Maria, and first last worked on J , SIU in 1963, operated by shipped aboard the Gus W :> joining in the FADEL M. ABDULLA Delta Steamship the North Platte Darnell, operat­ ..,,- port of Lines. He last Victory, operat­ ed by Ocean Frankfort, Brother Fadel worked aboard ed by Delta Ships, Inc. Mich. He first M. Abdulla, 49, Delta's Santa Steamship Brother Mercier sailed aboard a died Aug. 29. Magdelena. Lines. Brother began receiving Michigan Born in Yemen, Brother Edlund last his pension in Interstate he joined the Blackburn sailed aboard 1991. He lived Railway vessel. SIU in 1970 in ~--~--~ served in the Cove Shipping ---"'"------' in Baltimore. '--"---"" A member of the port of U.S. Army from 1940 to 1944 and Co. 's Cove Navigator. He began the deck department, he last worked Seattle. Brother began receiving his SIU pension in receiving his pension in 1984. EDMUND NICOLAS aboard a Michigan Tankers, Inc. ves­ Abdulla first 1985. He resided in Los Angeles. Brother Edlund resided in Alabama. Pensioner sel. Brother Setterbo served in the shipped aboard U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He a Michigan Tankers, Inc. vessel. A Edmund NORWOOD BRYANT TOMAS ESCUDERO Nicolas, 65, began receiving his pension in 1975. member of the steward department, Michigan was his home. he last sailed aboard the Westward Pensioner Pensioner died April 5. Venture, operated by Interocean Norwood Tomas Born in the Ugland Management Corp. Brother Bryant, 71, died Escudero, 71, Philippines, INLAND Abdulla lived in Seattle. Aug. 21. passed away Brother Nicolas Brother Bryant Aug. 23. A joined the JOHN M. PIDLLIPS LIONEL ANTOINE began his career native of Puerto MC&S in 1978 with the SIU in Rico, Brother in the port of Pensioner John M. Phillips, 82, died Pensioner 1962, joining in Escudero joined San Francisco. The steward depart­ May 15. Boatman Phillips joined the Lionel Antoine, the port of the SIU in 1971 ment member first sailed aboard the SIU in 1973 in the port of Mobile, 80, passed away Baltimore. He in the port of Santa Mercedes, operated by Delta Ala. A member of the deck depart­ Aug. 29. He sailed as a member of the deck New York. He first shipped aboard Steamship Lines. Brother Nicolas ment, he primarily sailed aboard began his career department. Brother Bryant first the Robin Trent, operated by Moore­ last worked on the Mokihana. He Dravo Basic Materials Co. vessels. with the SIU in shipped aboard a Calmar Steamship McCormack Lines. Brother Escu­ began receiving his pension in 1995. The Alabama native served in the 1942 in the port Corp. vessel and last sailed on dero was a member of the engine Brother Nicolas lived in California. U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He of New Orleans. Waterman Steamship Corp. 's Sam department and last sailed aboard began receiving his pension in 1982. Brother Antoine Houston. Born in Clinton, N.C., he Delta Steamship Lines' Santa Paula. BOBBIE STEARNS Boatman Phillips resided in Uriah, was born in served in the U.S. Coast Guard from He served in the U.S. Army from Ala. Louisiana and first sailed aboard the Pensioner 1946 to 1951. Brother Bryant began 1949 to 1959 and began receiving Bobbie Steams, Alcoa Polaris, operated by Alcoa receiving his pension in 1993. He his pension in 1999. Brother EMIL WERNER Steamship Corp. Before retiring in 68, died April resided in his native North Carolina. Escudero lived in Pennsylvania. 21. Brother Boatman Emil 1982, the steward department mem­ Werner, 60, ber shipped aboard Waterman Steams joined JAMES BYERS FLOYD FRITZ passed away Steamship's Thomas Nelson. Brother the SIU in 1966 Oct. 5. He Antoine lived in New Orleans. Pensioner •iliiiil~-::;:---, Pensioner in the port of James Byers, Floyd Fritz, 74, Wilmington, joined the SIU in 1969 in the RAMSEY BAUMGARDNER 79, passed died Aug. 25. Calif. A away Aug. 28. Brother Fritz California port of Pensioner Brother Byers was born in native, he first sailed aboard the Baltimore. Ramsey began his Portsmouth, Loma Victory, operated by Delta Boatman Baumgardner, career with the Ohio. He began Steamship Lines. He worked in the Werner was a 68, died Aug. Seafarers in his career with steward department and last worked­ member of the deck department. He 15. Brother 1947, joining in the Seafarers in aboard the USNS Audacious, operat­ sailed primarily aboard Maritrans Baumgardner vessels. Sharptown, Md. was his _____. the port of ~-~--.J 1946, joining in ed by U.S. Marine Management. began his career Mobile, Ala. A member of the the port of Baltimore. A member of Brother Steams began receiving his home. with the Sea­ engine department, he first shipped the deck department, he first shipped pension in 1996. He lived in farers in 1956, aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. ves­ aboard an Interocean Management California. RAILROAD MARINE joining in the sel. He last sailed on a Michigan Corp. vessel. Brother Fritz last port of Houston. He first sailed FRANK COMUNALE Tankers, Inc. vessel. Born in sailed aboard the USNS Capella. He EDWARD THOMPSON aboard Ore Navigation Corp. 's Pennsylvania, Brother Byers served began receiving his pension in 1988. Pensioner Frank Marore. A native of Colorado, he in the U.S. Navy from 1939 to 1944 Brother Fritz resided in Duval, Fla. Pensioner Comunale, 92, last worked aboard the Sea-Land and began receiving his pension in Edward passed away Consumer. Brother Baumgardner 1976. He called Alabama home. ORLAISPEN Thompson, 70, Aug. 25. A served in the U.S. Marine Corps passed away native of New from 1949 to 1950. He began receiv­ Pensioner Orla Sept. 20. Born VINCENT J. CALI Ispen, 72, Jersey, he ing his pension in 1996. Brother in Pennsylvania, joined the - Baumgardner resided in California. Pensioner passed away Brother Vincent J. Cali, Sept. 30. A Seafarers in Thompson 1960 in the port 89, died Oct. 3. native of GHAZIR BENDECK '°'· joined the SIU of New York. Brother Cali, a Denmark, in 1952 in the Brother Ghazir charter member Brother Ispen Brother Comunale sailed as a mem­ - Bendeck, 63, port of New York. He first shipped ber of the deck department, first sail­ of the SIU, joined the SIU aboard a Sprogue Steamship Co. passed away joined the union in 1964 in the ing aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad­ vessel. Brother Thompson sailed in operated vessel out of Norfolk, Va. Feb. 2. He in 1939 in the port of New joined the both the deck and steward depart­ He last shipped aboard a Penn port of New York. He first sailed aboard the ments during his career. His final Seafarers in Orleans. A Bienville, operated by Sea-Land Central Transportation Co. vessel. 1966 in the port voyage was aboard the Sea-Land Brother Comunale began receiving native of Hammond, La., he sailed Service, Inc. A member of the deck Anchorage. Brother Thompson of New in the steward department, first sail­ department, Brother Ispen last sailed his pension in 1973. He resided in served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 Florida. Orleans. Born ing aboard an Alcoa Steamship Co. aboard the Sea-Land Quality. He in Honduras, he to 1951. He began receiving his pen­ vessel. He last sailed aboard the Del began receiving his pension in 1993. sion in 1992. Seattle was his home. sailed as a member of the steward Ar, operated by Delta Steamship Brother Ispen lived in New York. Correction department. Brother Bendeck first Lines. Brother Cali began receiving sailed aboard the Steel King. He last his pension in 1975. He lived in RICHARD JOHNSON JAMES WOODS The photo that accompanied the worked aboard Waterman Steamship New Orleans. biographical sketch of William J. Corp. 's Sam Houston. Brother Pensioner Pensioner Barnes in the October Final Richard James Woods, Bendeck resided in Louisiana. THOMAS CORRELL Departures column was published Johnson, 71, 76, died July 9. in error. The individual depicted DAVID BETZ Pensioner died Aug. 23. Brother Woods in that photo is still alive and .-----,,-----, Brother David Thomas Correll, Born in started his residing in Alabama. The correct career with the Betz, 41, died 64, passed away Virginia, he photo and obituary follows.The SIU in 1959, Aug. 20. He Aug. 30. joined the SIU Seafarers LOG regrets the error. Brother Correll in 1951 in the joining in the joined the · port of Jack- Seafarers in joined the port of New ....._ __...._ __~ York. Brother " sonville, Fla. Pensioner 1977 in the port Seafarers in The Iowa native sailed as a member William of Philadelphia 1960 in the port Johnson first sailed aboard the of the steward department. He first Barnes, 79, and sailed in the of New York. Seamar, operated by Bethlehem shipped aboard Suwannee Steamship died July 10. steward depart­ ~--~-~- The Brooklyn Steel Corp. He shipped as a member native sailed as a member of the of the deck department and last Co. 's Sampan Knot. Brother Woods He joined the ment. He first last sailed on the Sea-Land Portland. Seafarers in shipped aboard the USNS Potomac. deck department, first shipping sailed aboard the Sea-Land He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 in the He last sailed on the cable ship Long aboard a Sea-Land vessel. He last Navigator. Brother Johnson began 1942 to 1946. Brother Woods started port of New. Lines. Brother Betz lived worked on the Sea-Land Crusader. receiving his pension in 1990. He in receiving his pension in 1985. He York. Born in Maryland. Brother Correll began receiving his called San Francisco home. pension in 1999. He resided in New resided in Fredricksburg, Iowa. the Philip- York. JOSEPH MERCIER pines, Brother Barnes first sailed REUBENC.BLACKBURN with New York Dock Railway Co. Pensioner Reuben C. Blackburn, 77, Pensioner Joseph Mercier, 74, GREAT LAKES A member of the engine depart­ JOHN EDLUND passed away Sept, 16. Born in passed away Sept. 11. A New ment, he began receiving his pen­ Pensioner John Edlund, 73, died Hampshire native, Brother Mercier Wilkesboro, N.C., he joined the JAMES E. SETTERBO sion in 1987. Prior to retiring, he Seafarers in 1951 in the port of San Aug. 26. Born in Alabama, Brother joined the SIU in 1951. He first sailed aboard the Sea-Land Francisco. Brother Blackbum Edlund joined the SIU in 1948 in the sailed aboard the Neva West, operat­ Pensioner James E. Setterbo, 74, Marketer. Brother Barnes resided shipped as a member of the steward port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed as a ed by Bloomfield Steamship Co. A passed away Aug. 21. Brother in his native country. department. His first ship was the member of the engine department member of the deck department, he Setterbo started his career with the

18 Seafarers LOS December 2000 everyone to take advantage of Educational Director Allan A. ship heading to Oakland, Calif.; school's state-of-the-art training. Rogers, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Honolulu; Guam. Discussion held about OT policy. Osorio, Engine Delegate Leonard HUMACAO No beefs or disputed OT reported. P. Viles, Steward Delegate Pedro (NPR, Inc.), Sept. Bosun explained new meeting for­ J. Laboy. Chairman announced 17-Chairman William S. Byrne, mat. Clarification requested on payoff in Oakland, Calif. Sept. 26. Secretary Milton M. Yournett. JJ pri. many digests of union shipboard shipping rules and crew relief pro­ Everything going smoothly; e-mail Chairman announced payoff in Jacksonville and thanked crew for it~ because of space cedures. Chairman explained value for crew members to be set up On oet;1sion, job well done, especially during $, some will be omitted. of supporting SPAD. Next port: soon. Secretary stated all corre­ Guam. spondence in order and posted. Coast Guard inspection. Secretary li1$1 a 'iewed by the union's contract department. Educational director urged every­ stressed importance of upgrading uirlng at(ention or resolution are addressed by the union PRUDHOE BAY (Crowley), one to upgrade. He has forms skills at Paul Hall Center and con­ Aug. 27-Chairman Daniel W. available. Treasurer announced tributing to SPAD. "It's your oftbe s1"fps' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded Seagle, Secretary Scott Opsahl, future." Educational director noted to the.$ealarers LOG tor publication. Educational Director Leonel S. Lazu, Deck Delegate Frederick C. Meier, Steward Delegate Bound for Houston AMBROSE CHANNEL (IUM). Secretary Donald GaNung, Sherman Anderson. Chairman Aug. 30-Chairman Mario R. Educational Director George H. stated payoff scheduled on arrival Romero, Secretary Elena R. Bixby, Deck Delegate Joseph R. in Seattle. Take any problems with Curley, Educational Director Laine, Steward Delegate Peter L. air conditioning to bosun. Patrol­ Peter Joseph, Steward Delegate Crum. Chairman advised every­ Isabel Miranda. Chairman one to read Seafarers LOG to find man will be present at payoff to address concerns, and captain is reminded everyone to be sure z­ out what's going on in industry. available whenever draw is need­ cards are up to date. He read arti­ He noted new wages have been cle in LOG about LNG ships and posted. No beefs or disputed OT ed. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall tidy. Educational expressed pleasure that SIU broth­ reported. Request made for new director reminded crew members ers and sisters could retain jobs on furniture in crew lounge as well as about need for STCWs, TRBs and six of those vessels for five more tile in messhall and some rooms. upgrading at Paul Hall Center and years. Educational director stated not to wait until last minute. He ship will have new satellite system /TB NEW YORK (Sheridan also noted number of classes to be for better TV reception within next Transportation), Aug. held on board in next week: CPR; few months. He suggested every­ 20-Chairman Stephen J. Argay, first aid; drug, alcohol and social one attend Paul Hall Center in Secretary Brenda M. Kamiya, responsibility. Treasurer announced Piney Point, Md. to upgrade skills Educational Director John K. $695 in ship's safety fund. No During a gangway watch aboard the CSX Challenger at the every possible opportunity. No Binpong, Deck Delegate Anthony beefs or disputed OT reported. CSX dock in San Juan, AB Regina Ewing sets the ship's sailing beefs or disputed OT reported. Heinoldt, Engine Delegate Lane Contract still under negotiations. board. Previous request made for compa­ Schroeder, Steward Delegate Ali Everyone advised to be patient dur­ ny to provide permanent mailing Muther. Chairman stated ship still ing transition. Suggestions made to all crew members must comply address. Company has provided waiting for junction box for TV $922.18 in ship's fund. No beefs reduce time needed for vacation with STCW and not to wait until two: one for letters, another for antenna. He said all departments or disputed OT reported. and pension and raise pension to last minute to get required train­ packages. Suggestion made for working exceptionally well togeth­ Suggestion made for contracts reflect standard of living costs. ing. Treasurer announced $217 in contracts department to negotiate er. Secretary added everyone very department to look into increasing Next port: Seattle. movie fund. No beefs or disputed better pay and OT for unlicensed helpful and hardworking. Educa­ pension benefits in next contract OT reported. Several suggestions apprentices aboard ship. Everyone tional director advised members to and lower seatime required for USNS LOYAL (Maersk), Aug. made for contracts department to pleased to see Chief Steward attend upgrading courses at Paul 20-Chairman Christopher E. pension. Vote of thanks given to Hall Center, check z-cards for Chief Cook Laboy and his crew check out, including reducing Curley back on ship after two Brady, Secretary Jose Montero, seatime necessary for retirement, months off. She has done out­ expiration dates and be sure to for excellent food and barbecues. Educational Director Scott A. raising monthly pension benefit, standing job. Next ports: Port have STCW by January 2002. No Steward thanked crew for helping Kucharski. Chairman led discus­ fully covering prescription drugs Everglades, Fla.; Beaumont, beefs or disputed OT reported. keep public areas clean and tidy. sion on new contract and compli­ for dependents, increasing optical Texas. Suggestion made to have contracts New remote control needed in mented crew on professionalism. benefits and raising maintenance department look into having pre­ Educational director spoke about crew lounge. Next ports: Long AMERICAN MERLIN (Osprey­ scription benefits available for Beach, Calif.; Honolulu; Oakland. and cure. Vote of thanks given to Acomarit Ship Mgmt.), Aug. training requirements for shipping steward department for cleanliness dependents. Request also made to aboard TAGOS vessels. No beefs 6-Chairman Sean M. Ryan, have potable water tanks cleaned CSX TACOMA (CSX Lines), of ship and continued good food. Secretary Thomas Wybo, Deck or disputed OT reported. Those Sept. 17-Chairman John D. and water fountain repaired. Next INDEPENDENCE Delegate Duane R. Castello, remaining aboard for next mission Kelley Jr., Secretary Lincoln E. (U.S. Ship port: Lake Charles, La. advised to take special care in Engine Delegate John Robinson Pinn Jr., Educational Director Mgmt.), Sept. 17-Chairman rough seas and extreme weather. Jr., Steward Delegate Hamin PERSEVERANCE (IUM), Aug. Lorance D. Pence, Engine James R. Wilson, Secretary Jill Sialana. Chairman announced 31-Chairman James E. Bishop, Delegate Steven D. Bower, M. Prescott, Educational Director CAPRICORN (PRONAV), Sept. Kevin T. McCagh, Steward payoff on arrival in Houston Aug. Secretary Catherine M. Hays, 23-Chairman Salim Ibrahim, Steward Delegate Jioia deLeon. 13 before heading to Mombasa, Educational Director Kenneth W. Chairman announced payoff on Delegate Charles T. Powers. Secretary Zein Achmad, Chairman announced new washing Kenya. Steward asked to submit Pinchin, Deck Delegate Diego Educational Director Rene R. arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Sept. 20. repair list and crew requested to Hatch, Engine Delegate Milton Crew to get blanket day off. machine due in Long Beach, Calif. Rosario, Deck Delegate William Secretary thanked everyone for tum in used linen, keys and uni­ Israel, Steward Delegate Marvin Rios, Engine Delegate John G. Chairman advised everyone to be forms and to clean cabins before James. Chairman announced pay­ sure current address and beneficia­ efforts in keeping house clean Knott, Steward Delegate Antonio since coming out of shipyard. signing off. Educational director off upon arrival in Marcus Hook, Perez. Educational director stated ry cards are current when filing for encouraged Seafarers to take Penn. He thanked deck department vacation. He also reminded mem­ Educational director advised mem­ STCW certificates required to ship bers to keep up to date on all ship­ advantage of upgrading opportuni­ for good, efficient job cleaning out starting 2002. He reminded bers to vote in upcoming election. ping requirements. No beefs ties at Piney Point. No beefs or tanks. Educational director crew members to take necessary Every vote counts. Educational reported. Some disputed OT noted disputed OT reported. Suggestion stressed importance of upgrading upgrading courses before it's too director encouraged crew members in steward department. Suggestion made that allotments be available skills at Piney Point. Treasurer late. No beefs or disputed OT to upgrade at Piney Point whenev­ made for contracts department to twice a month via direct deposit on announced $1,100 in ship's fund. reported. Crew members requested er possible and contribute to look into reducing seatime needed all foreign voyages. Request made Would like to use that money for unemployment guide be supplied SPAD. Treasurer announced $500 to collect pension and increasing for new washers and dryers as well satellite dish or more powerful TV to vessel to clear up any misunder­ in ship's fund. No beefs or disput­ pension b_~nefit. General discus­ as wall-mounted fans. Also asked antenna. No beefs or disputed OT standings about collecting unem­ ed OT reported. Suggestion made sion held about money purchase for second steward assistant due to reported. Suggestions made for ployment. Request also made for for next contract to include 30- pension plan and about launch ser­ extra people on board. contracts department to look into contracts departments to see that minute coffee breaks. "By the time vice in Panama. Vote of thanks higher daily maintenance and cure availability of e-mail services be the crew gets to the crew lounge CSX HAWAII given to steward department for (CSX Lines), Aug. benefits and dropping seatime included in future contract negotia­ for coffee, it's time to go back to 13-Chairman Billy G. Hill, requirements for insurance eligibil­ tions as well as lowering seatime work." Plumbing snake on special job well done. Secretary Edward P. Herrera, ity as long as member is in good required for retirement. Next ports: order to help stop flooding of laun­ INTEGRITY (U.S. Ship Mgmt.), Educational Director Tracy J. standing. Next ports: Savannah, Tobata, Japan; Bontang, Indonesia. dry rooms. Steward department Hill, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Sept. 18- Chairman David Ga.; Yabucoa, P.R.; Nederland, thanked for great job. Denizac, Secretary Stephanie L. Velez, Engine Delegate Samuel Texas. CSX NAVIGATOR (CSX Lines), Garrett, Steward Delegate David Sept. 17-Chairman Robert S. CSX TRADER (CSX Lines), Sizemore, Educational Director Valle. Chairman stated payoff to SPC 5 ERIC G. GIBSON Wilson, Secretary Richard A. Sept. 10-Chairman Dennis Dennis R. Baker, Deck Delegate take place in port of Jacksonville (Osprey-Acomarit Ship Mgmt.), Riley, Educational Director Daniel Brown, Secretary Kevin M. Clay Brown. Chairman an­ Aug. 25. He asked that everyone Aug. 25--Chairman Thomas E. F. Dean, Engine Delegate James Dougherty, Educational Director nounced payoff upon arrival in take Coast Guard inspection and Minton, Secretary Felipe P. B. Spranza, Steward Delegate Milton E. Sabin, Deck Delegate Elizabeth, N.J. Sept. 24. Ship cur­ all drills seriously. He also remind­ Orlanda, Educational Director Dominico Dacua. Chairman read Joseph A. Loyal, Engine Delegate rently on new run to Mediter­ ed crew members to check all sail­ Jim Porter, Deck Delegate president's report from LOG and Ahmed Ahmed, Steward Delegate ranean. Secretary stated informa­ ing documents to make sure they Robert E. Thompson III, Engine led discussion about shipping and Alejo Fabia. Chairman reported tion was distributed to crew are up to date. Educational director Delegate James B. Porter, future jobs. Secretary noted new ship due in Tacoma Sept. 15. regarding allowances for dental requested more information on Steward Delegate David A. movies purchased from ship's Payoff scheduled upon arrival. and pension benefits as well as STCW. No beefs or disputed OT Brown Ill. Chairman reviewed fund. Educational director said Treasurer announced $216 in crew information on seamen's docu­ reported. Request made for clarifi­ minutes from previous meeting upgrading at Paul Hall Center is a fund. Crew voted to donate $50 to ments. Some disputed OT reported cation of medical benefits for and reminded crew to talk to must to protect your job, your American Heart Association. Will in deck department due to delayed those considered not fit for duty department delegate if problems family and your future. No beefs also purchase additional used sailing; none in other departments. for more than six months. Chair­ arise. He noted unlicensed appren­ or disputed OT reported. Recom­ equipment for gym. "Our recre­ Suggestion made for contracts man noted Paul Hall Day Aug. 20. tice doing fine aboard ship. mendations made for contracts ation area is now looking real department to look into reducing All Seafarers are thankful for his Secretary thanked steward depart­ department to look into lowering good and is being enjoyed by rotary shipping tours of duty. strength and courage and for what ment for job well done. Filipino retirement age and raising monthly many of the crew." No beefs or Requests also made for launch ser­ he did for the SIU. Steward and oriental dishes are nice change retirement benefits. Next port: disputed OT noted. Crew members vice provided by company and that department thanked for job well from usual menu. Educational Tacoma, Wash. said everyone misses news and transportation should be covered done. director noted importance of sports they used to receive on by company due to change in upgrading and getting STCW cer­ CSX PRODUCER (CSX Lines), AFRTS radio. Prices of satellite schedule of ship to and from port HM/ DEFENDER (IUM), Aug. tificate. He also spoke about new Sept. 26-Chairman Joel A. TV/radio antenna will be checked of engagement. Steward depart­ 30-Chairman Daniel C. Eckert, simulator at Piney Point and urged Lechel, Secretary Peter Ciddio, out. Following payoff in Tacoma, ment thanked for good job.

December 2000 Seafarers LOG 19 Dijon Ham 'n' Swiss Jalapefio Bread Know Your Rights Serves: 25 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No 6 cups all-purpose flour Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, monies are to be paid to anyone in Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters any official capacity in the SIU 2 tablespoons granulated sugar District makes specific provision unless an official union receipt is 1 teaspoon salt for safeguarding the membership's given for same. Under no circum­ money and union finances. The con­ stances should any member pay any ~ cup yeast, active, dry stitution requires a detailed audit by money for any reason unless he is 2 cups water certified public accountants every given such receipt. In the event GALLEY year, which is to be submitted to the anyone attempts to require any such Y2 cup dijon mustard membership by the secretary-trea­ payment be made without supply­ ~ cup margarine surer. A yearly finance committee of ing a receipt, or if a member is 2 cups flour, all-purpose rank-and-file members, elected by required to make a payment and is the membership, each year exam­ given an official receipt, but feels CORNER 3 cups cooked ham, chopped ines the finances of the union and that he or she should not have been 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese reports fully their fmdings and rec­ required to make such payment, ommendations. Members of this this should immediately be reported cup j alapefio peppers, canned committee may make dissenting to union headquarters. reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Mix together flour, sugar, salt. AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of Mix together water, mustard and margarine and heat to TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds the SIU Constitution are available 125 degrees. Cool to 105-110 degrees and add yeast. Let of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this consti­ bloom and add to flour mixture. and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with tution so as to familiarize them­ Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough. the provisions of various trust fund selves with its contents. Any time a Knead until smooth and elastic. agreements. All these agreements member feels any other member or Roll dough to 14" x 12". Spread ham, cheese and specify that the trustees in charge of officer is attempting to deprive him jalapeno peppers down center. Make cuts at 1" intervals these funds shall equally consist of or her of any constitutional right or union and management representa­ obligation by any methods, such as down the side. Fold strips over top, alternately, to cover. tives and their alternates. All dealing with charges, trials, etc., as Brush with egg wash. Set to rise. Bake at 375 degrees for expenditures and disbursements of well as all other details, the member 25 minutes or until done. Serve warm. trust funds are made only upon so affected should immediately Certified Executive Ch approval by a majority of the notify headquarters. John Hetmanski Yields: 2 loaves trustees. All trust fund financial EQUAL RIGHTS. All members records are available at the head­ are guaranteed equal rights in quarters of the various trust funds. employment and as members of the If anyone is looking for a particular recipe or has one of their own that they would like to SHIPPING RIGHTS. A mem­ SIU. These rights are clearly set share, drop Chef Hetmanski a line at the Paul Hall Center, P 0. Box 75, Piney Point, MD ber's shipping rights and seniority forth in the SIU Constitution and in 20674 or e-mail to: [email protected]. are protected exclusively by con­ the contracts which the union has tracts between the union and the negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be employers. Members should get to discriminated against because of know their shipping rights. Copies race, creed, color, s x, national or of these contracts are posted and geographic origin. AFL·CIO NATIONAL BOYCOTTS available in all union halls. If mem­ bers believe there have been viola­ If any member feels that he or she tions of their shipping or seniority is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member DIAMOND WALNUT CO. rights as contained in the contracts Diamond brand bagged and canned walnuts and walnut pieces between the union and the employ­ should notify union headquarters. .,.. Teamsters ers, they should notify the Seafarers SEAFARERS POLITICAL FARMLAND DAIRY Appeals Board by certified mail, ACTIVITY DONATION Milk sold under the Farmland Dairy label in stores in return receipt requested. The proper SPAD. SPAD is a separate segre­ Connecticut, New Jersey and New York address for this is: .,.. Teamsters gated fund. Its proceeds are used to MT. OLIVE PICKLE CO. Augustin Tellez, Chairman further its objects and purposes Pickles and relishes sold under the Mt. Olive and other labels, Seafarers Appeals Board including, but not limited to, fur­ including the Food Lion and Harris Teeter supermarket "house" labels 5201 Auth Way thering the political, social and eco­ .,.. Farm Labor Organizing Committee Camp Springs, MD 20746 nomic interests of maritime work­ ers, the preservation and furthering FURNITURE Full copies of contracts as of the American merchant marine STRAITS FURNITURE CO. referred to are available to mem­ with improved employment oppor­ Jackson, Miss., manufacturer of entertainment centers, dining-room bers at all times, either by writing and bedroom furniture. Brands include: Canbrough Oak Collection, tunities for seamen and boatmen Downing Street Collection, Cherry Creek Collection, Hood, Straits directly to the union or to the and the advancement of trade union .,.. Electronic Workers, Furniture Workers Division Seafarers Appeals Board. concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• TRANSPORTATION & TRAVEL CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU tributes to political candidates for contracts are available in all SIU BUILDING MATERIALS & TOOLS ALITALIA AIRLINES elective office. All contributions are halls. These contracts specify the BROWN & SHARPE MFG. CO. Air transport for passengers and freight voluntary. No contribution may be .,.. Machinists wages and conditions under which Measuring, cutting and machine tools and pumps solicited or received because of an SIU member works and lives .,.. Machinists BEST WESTERN-GROSVENOR RESORT force, job discrimination, financial Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; located at Disney World, but aboard a ship or boat. Members JET EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC. reprisal, or threat of such conduct, separately owned and operated should know their contract rights, as Auburn, Wash., distributor of •JET" brand metal- and wood-working or as a condition of membership in .,.. Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees well as their obligations, such as fil­ power and hand tools for home and commercial use the union or of employment. If a .,.. Teamsters CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM ing for overtime (OT) on the proper contribution is made by reason of Gasoline sold at Crown, Fast Fare and Zippy Mart stations and sheets and in the proper manner. If, SOUTHWIRE CO. convenience stores the above improper conduct, the at any time, a member believes that Commercial and industrial wire and cable; Do-It-Yourself brand .,.. Paper. Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers member should notify the Seafarers homewir.; an SIU patrolman or other union FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON International Union or SPAD by .,.. Electrical Workers official fails to protect their con­ Hotel in Waterbury, Conn. certified mail within 30 days of the tractual rights properly, he or she CLOTHING .,.. Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees contribution for investigation and should contact the nearest SIU port HOLIDAY INN SUNSPREE HOTEL appropriate action and refund, if MASTER APPAREL Hotel in Kapaa, Hawaii agent. Men's and boys' trousers. Labels include Hills and Archer, and Hill involuntary. A member should sup­ Ivy .,.. Longshore & Warehouse Union .,.. Electronic Workers EDITORIAL POLICY - THE port SPAD to protect and further his NEW OTANI HOTEL & GARDEN or her economic, political and ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Hotel in downtown Los Angeles SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers .,.. Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees LOG traditionally has refrained social interests, and American trade BLACK ENTERTAINMENTTELEVISION from publishing any article serving union concepts. BET cable television, Action payperview, Bet on Jazz OTHERS .,.. Electrical Workers the political purposes of any indi­ CF&I STEEL and OREGON STEEL MILLS, INC. vidual in the union, officer or mem­ NOTIFYING THE UNION-If FOOD & BEVERAGES Steel, including rod, bar, rail, pipe and steel plate ber. It also has refrained from pub­ at any time a member feels that any .,.. Steelworkers of the above rights have been vio­ BASIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTS/ lishing articles deemed harmful to WELLS FARGO and NORWEST BANKS the union or its collective member­ lated, or that he or she has been BASIC AMERICAN FOODS Wells Fargo has branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, denied the constitutional right of Dehydrated garlic, onion, and other vegetable products, chiefly for ship. This established policy has Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington; Norwest access to union records or informa­ institutions such as colleges, hospitals and hotels, and for other food has branches in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, been reaffirmed by membership processors. Labels include: Snow White gar!ie, Mello Toasted onion, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South action at the September 1960 meet­ tion, the member should immedi­ Dial-A-Heat garlic and chilis, High-Flavor onion and garlic, Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming ings in all constitutional ports. The ately notify SIU President Michael Dehydrolfrozen Vegetables, Potato Pearls, Gok:len Grill hashbrowns .,.. Steelworkers Sacco at headquarters by certified and potato pancakes, Santiago Refried Beans, Quick-Start Chili Mix responsibility for Seafarers LOG .,.. Teamsters R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. policy is vested in an editorial mail, return receipt requested. The Cigarettes: Best Value, Camel, Century, Doral, Eclipse, Magna, board which consists of the execu­ address is: CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPES Monarch, More, Now, Salem, Sterling, Vantage, and Winston; plus all Table grapes that do not bear the UFW label on their carton or crate Moonlight Tobacco products tive board of the union. The execu­ Michael Sacco, President .,.. Farm Workers .,.. Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grain Millers tive board may delegate, from Seafarers International Union among its ranks, one individual to 5201 Auth Way carry out this responsibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746.

20 Seafarers LOG December 2000 - ; SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND -· This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund, EIN 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Board of Trustees has committed itself to pay all claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $30,224,364 as of December 31 , 1999, compared to $24,272,339 as of January 1, 1999 (as restated). During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $5,952,025. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the begin­ ning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $49,803,331 including employer contribu­ tions of $49,414,547, realized (loss) of $(115,422) from the sale of assets, earn­ ings from investments of $1,756,399, other income of $42,318, and unrealized (depreciation) of assets of $(1,294,511 ). Plan expenses were $43,851,306. These expenses included $4,963, 199 in administrative expenses and $38,888,107 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. You Rights To Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1) An accountant's report; 2) Assets held for investment; 3) Transaction in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments to service providers. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call Board of Trustees Seafarers Welfare Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $4.50 for the full annual report, or 15 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompa nying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompa nying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of the report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) upon payment of copying costs. Request to the DOL should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington DC 20216.

SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers below are included in that report: Money Purchase Pension Plan, EIN 52-1994914, Plan No. 1) An accountant's report; 001 , for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2) Assets held for investment; 1999. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee 3) Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). assets; and 4) Financial information and information on payments Basic Financial Statement to service providers. Benefits under the plan are provided through a trust To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part fund. Plan expenses were $201,422. These expenses thereof, write or call Board of Trustees of Seafarers Money There are four more collecting the necessary docu­ included $126,572 in administrative expenses and $74,850 Purchase Pension Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, months until applications for ments as soon as possible. in benefit paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover the SIU scholarship program These include transcripts and 6,968 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the copying costs will be $2.55 for the full annual report or .15 plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these cents per page for any part thereof. are due. That leaves plenty certificates of graduation, let­ persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. You also have the right to receive from the plan admin­ of time to send away for ters of recommendation, a The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of istrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the your application, fill it out, photograph and certified the plan, was $6,531,592, as of December 31, 1999, com­ assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or pared to $3,961,403 as of January 1, 1999. During the plan a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accom­ collect all the necessary infor­ copy of birth certificate. year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of panying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full mation and mail it in. Also, arrangements should be $2,570, 189. This increase includes unrealized appreciation annual report from the plan administrator, these two state­ Seafarers, their spouses made to take the SAT or and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the dif­ ments and accompanying notes w.ill be included as part of ference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of that report. and dependent children can ACT tests by February. the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the You also have the legally protected right to examine the make the new year a memo­ The 2001 scholarship will year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan annual report at the main office of the plan (5201 Auth rable one by applying for one consist of eight monetary had a total income of $2,771,611 including employer con­ Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. tributions of $2,150,747, employee contributions of Department of Labor in Washington D.C., or to obtain a of eight scholarships being grants to be awarded to three $27 ,310, earnings from investments of $533, 171 and other copy from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) upon pay­ awarded next May. SIU members and five income of $60,383. ment of copying costs. Requests to the DOL should be Filling out the coupon dependents. One of the addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N4677, Your Rights to Additional Information Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. (below right) for a copy of three scholarships reserved You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., the program booklet is the for SIU members is in the report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed Washington DC 20216. first step toward pursuing amount of $20,000 for your hopes, dreams and goals study at a four-year college r------, for a higher level of educa­ or university. The other two lease send me the 2001 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligi- tion. It contains eligibility are for $6,000 each and are bility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. information, procedures for intended as two-year awards P applying and a copy of the for study at a post-secondary application form. community college or voca­ Once the scholarship tional school. Five scholar­ booklet has been received, ships will be awarded in the Mariner's Social Security Number ------applicants should check the amount of $20,000 each to Street Address eligibility information careful­ the spouses and dependent ly to make sure that certain children of Seafarers. City, State, Zip Code ______conditions are met. No one can be awarded a Since the completed appli­ scholarship without filling out Telephone Number ______cation form (and other an application and mailing it This application is for: D Self D Dependent required paperwork) is due to the Scholarship Program no later than April 1 5, by April 15, 2001. Do it Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 12/00 2001, applicants should start today! 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 ~------December 2000 Seafarers LOG 21 Paul Hall Center Graduating Classes

Basic Safety Training - Hawaii

Basic Safety Training (STCW) - An on-site basic safety training (STCW) class was conducted by instructor Mitch Oakley Oct. 20-22 in Galveston, Texas for G&H boat­ men. Completing the class are (in alphabetical order) Chris Bartholmey, Michael Brown, Jimmy Cady, Jeff Fitzgerald, Whitney Hargrave, Matthew Hudnall, Craig King, Carl Kivela, The Seafarers graduating from the first basic safety training class held on Oahu are Michael Lynch, Raymond McGuire, Claude Murphy, Marion Peoples, Mundy Ransom, being dispatched to the new cruise ship, the MS Patriot in all three shipboard depart­ Willard Ransom, Martin Scott, Brandon Taylor, Corey Taylor, Gene Tuttle, Keith Walton, ments. They are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Eric Quayle, John Bruce Williams and Dennis Murphy. (Note: Not all graduates are in photo.) Ferreira, Crispulo Orosco, Alejandro Quirolgico, Oscar Luis, Deren Atienza, Dwayne Paishon, (second row) Anwar Muthana, Alan Larson, Eric Silva, Sigfred Erickson, Patrick Mitsuyoshi, Loreto Orosco, Donato Tabag, Jimmy John Kincaid, Dennis Donehoo (instructor), Quirino Bangloy and Steven Soltysik (instructor).

Able Seaman - Earning their AB ratings Oct. 27 are (in alphabetical order) Kristopher Anderson, John Brooks, Daniel Buffington, Brookie Davis, Jack Drossos, David Green, Eric Hurt, Adrian Jones, Timothy LaRue, Paulo Leite, Ruben Rivera, Michael Samuels, Cliff Trapp and Delsrael Williams. (Note: Not all graduates are in photo.) Their Being dispatched to the MS Patriot as general utility crew are graduates of the sec­ instructor, Bernabe Pelingon, is at left. ond basic safety training class held on Oahu. The members are (from left, kneeling) Mark Villa, Edgardo Bitlon, (second row) Wayne Dimmer, Judyn Martinez, Gerardo Villanueva, lreneo Padilla, Romel Gante, Jose Ayon-Ayon, (third row) Sean Hayes, Hamilton Kaopua, Edgardo DeGuzman, Miguel Palisoc, Constantine Udarbe, Bobby Harris, Roger Casida and Dennis Donehoo (instructor).

Some of the graduating Seafarers from the third basic safety training class on Oahu are bound for the new cruise ship. From the left (kneeling) are Romeo Manansala, Ben Cusic (instructor), Edgardo Basye, Noel Comacho, Steven Soltysik (instructor), Jose Bautista Jr., Federico Giray, Deserie Westergard, Artemia Gandeza, (standing) Crew members who will be working aboard American Classic voy­ Water Safety - Dennis Donehoo (instructor), Abdul Hasan, Arthur Medeiros, James Leavy, Falefatu ages' new cruise ships completed the required water safety course at Piney Point Oct. 11. Maluina, Edward Ah San, Gregory Rice, Roland Cabasag, Mark Cabasag, Salah From the left (kneeling) are Reni Saldarriaga, Tanya Kennedy, Jocelyn Palacia, (second Saleh, Hazza Hussein, Justo Flores, Jaime Austria and Editha Barraca. row) Helene lshizabi, Alexander Rosssinsuiy, Juan Vega, Randy McCalip, John White, Bernarde Pelingon (instructor) Florante Sunega, Ruben Stewart Jr. and Paul Smith.

Upgraders Lifeboat Completing their lifeboat endorsements Sept. 29 are Government Vessels - Graduating from the government vessels course Oct. 4 are upgraders (from left, first row) Michael Kachele, Keith Mcintosh, Michael Samuels, (front row, from left) Kevin Mcintyre, Efren Villarose, Cheryle Mix, Michael Sherno, (sec­ Kenneth Adamczak, Michael Doby, Delsrael Williams, Barnabe Pelingon (instructor), (sec­ ond row) Mark Cates (instructor), Michael DiAngelo, Quinton Washington, Jesus ond row) Brookie Davis, Eric Hurt, Ali Akmar, Adrian Jones, Jose Garcia, Timmy LaRue, Martinez, Jerramy McNeil, Freddy Traffin and Jerome Wong. Lloyd Hall Sr., Isadore Greenberg and John E. Brooks. 22 Seafarers LOii December 2aaa Galley Operations/ Advanced Galley Operations (Every week)

December 4, 18; January 8, 22 February S, 19 March5, 19 Safety 's,eaialty Courses Start Date Date of Completion Basic Fire Fighting/STCW January 19 February 2

February16 <··· Marcbl March 16 Start Da~of Marcb30 Date Completion April 13 April 27 March 16 May 11 May25 June8

With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days seatime for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date your class starts, US MMD (z-card) front and back, front page of your union book indi­ cating your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime for the course if it is Name Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and OMED applicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard fee Qf $280 with their application. The pqyment should be made with a money order only. payable to LMSS. BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE Telephone ______Date of Birth ______Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D

If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security#______Book# ______Seniority ______Department ______U.S. Citizen: Yes D No D Home Port Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held ------LAST VESSEL:------Rating: ____ Date On: ______Date Off: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? D Yes DNo SIGNATURE ------DATE If yes, class#------­ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only ifyou Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes DNo present original receipts and successfally complete the course. If you have any ques­ tions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. If yes, course(s) taken ------­ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Admissions Office, PO. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189. D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qual­ ified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, Primary language spoken ------access or treatment of students in its programs or activities. 12100 Paul Hall Center Graduating Classes

Phase III - Graduation is just a short time away for these unlicensed apprentices in the third phase of their training. They are (in alphabetical order) Stiles Anderson, Travis Astbury, James Brosher, Joseph ~\ Brasher, Harry Clements IV, Kenneth '4'~, l0. Dyson, Bryan Field, Charles Fitzpatrick, Sean Fortner, Jafar Gordon, Michael Harvey, Beth Ketah, PAUL HA LL . Otis Reynolds and Nathan Young. CENTER

December 2DOO Seafarers LOB 23 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS for MCS Supplementary Pension Plan, Seafarers Welfare Fund and Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan - page 21 NY Waterway Crews Approve Contract Group Completes Safety Training at Paul Hall Center

November was a newsworthy month for 100-plus Seafarers who sail aboard commuter fer­ ries operated by NY Waterway. Their newly approved, four-year contract took effect Nov. 1; and eight Seafarers became the first group from NY Waterway to complete safety training at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, located in Piney Point, Md. Additionally, construction in Alaska continued on a new high­ speed boat scheduled for February delivery. Its capacity will be 149 passengers. NY Waterway mariners last month completed safety training at the Sailing as captains and deck­ Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Among those Seafarers pictured hands, SIU members crew 22 at the school are (in alphabetical order) Deckhand Adam Ashton, Capt. boats operated by the company. Thomas Beckedorff, Capt. Robert Capenegro, Deckhand Andrew The ferries cover 10 routes Galarza, Deckhand Robert Lara, Deckhand Ramon Santiago, between New York and New Deckhand Wilson Verdesoto and Capt. Frank Virginia. Also pictured are Jersey. Last year alone they SIU Representative Jack Caffey Jr. and Y Water Operations Manager transported more than 7 million (and former SIU member) Michael McPhillip . passengers. By a ratio of better than two "We built a stepping stone for when the process is more jo - to one, Seafarers recently the next contract," he continued. specific for NY Waterway, it'll okayed the new contract. "The committee worked hard be much better. But this was Serving on the SIU negotiating and stood up for their fellow good, we got a lot of good infor­ committee were Captains John members." mation." Clare and A.J. Rinkus, Crew members wasted no "It's interesting and it can be Deckhands Kevin Lohr and time taking advantage of the a lot of help," said Virginia. "For George Schumpp, and SIU training opportunities. me, this was all refresher (sub­ Representative Jack Caffey Jr. Completing basic fire fighting, ject matter). For a deckhand, it "Compared to the old con­ water survival, CPR and other probably would be perfec ." tract, this one is definitely better. components in mid-November Former SIU de - a division It's a positive step for the were Captains Robert member ic ae McPhillips, future," said Lohr, a shop stew­ Capenegro, Thomas ard at NY Waterway for the past NY Waterway's operations man­ Beckedorff and Frank ager, sat in on some of the train­ eight years. "I think it is very Virginia, along with Deckhands fair in terms for retirement bene­ ing. Adam Ashton, Andrew "The school is really impres­ fits and allowances for the Galarza, Ramon Santiago, sive. We can get our guys future. It offers the best Wilson Verdesoto and Robert trained the way we want them Seafarers plan available to Lara. trained," he said. "The students include full medical and dental." The school and the company The agreement calls for wage plan to use last month's training were very enthusiastic." increases in each of its four as a building block for develop­ Founded in 1986, NY years. It stipulates major gains in ing courses specifically tailored Waterway is the largest private the pension benefit and solidifies for NY Waterway crews. ferry operator in the U.S. In a seniority system. It also paves "The fire fighting was use­ addition to its commuter ser­ the way for members to take ful," noted Ashton. "You don't vices, the company offers sight­ courses at the Paul Hall Center. often get to use a hand-held, seeing tours around lower "This is what the members mobile extinguisher. Now, the Manhattan and up the Hudson wanted, and we wouldn't stop guys know exactly what it feels River, among others. Its sched­ until we got it," said Caffey. like to use one, and the same ule also features ferry service to "The improvements in the pen­ goes with the hoses. every home game played by sion plan are very substantial. "This is a bit of an experi­ Major League Baseball's New The opportunity to train at Piney ment for the school and the York Yankees and New York Point is a major breakthrough. company," he added. "I'm sure Mets.

From a modest beginning in 1986, NY Waterway ferries . . have become a pop­ ' ular alternative for commuters in New York and New Jersey. The SIU­ crewed boats trans­ port approximately 20,000 daily com­ muters and also offer sightseeing tours and lunch cruises.