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Volume 76 SAN FRANCISCO, , JULY 10, 2020 No. 7 APL Saipan struck from Maritime Security Program after Matson challenge On June 30, U.S. District Judge Ran- clined to vacate APL Saipan admission dolph Moss overturned a 2016 decision into the program, citing military readi- by the U.S. Maritime Administration ness concerns. His June 30 ruling invali- (MARAD) to allow the APL Saipan into dating the 2016 decision closes the case. the Maritime Security Program (MSP). An APL spokesperson said the rul- Matson, facing competition from APL ing came as the MARAD decision re- in the Guam trade, sued the federal gov- garding the ship was under further ernment in 2018. The company argued consideration. that the APL Saipan and the APL Guam “APL has every confidence that were wrongly allowed into the program, MARAD will be able to explain the ba- as their use did not constitute interna- sis for its determination and correct any tional under the law. perceived deficiencies in the original deci- On June 1, Moss ruled Matson did sion,” the spokesperson said. “APL is com- not have standing to challenge admis- mitted to working with MARAD to rein- File photo of the MV APL Saipan sion of the APL Guam, but told MARAD state the APL Saipan in the MSP program gain traction. has eight ships in the MSP, bringing in to elaborate on the rationale for allow- as quickly as possible, as we remain com- In 2018, it launched the current legal a total of $40 million with a ninth oper- ing the APL Saipan in. The Washington mitted to serving the people of Guam and fight. Matson chief executive Matt Cox ated by APL Maritime. Matson has no D.C. federal court judge said the agen- Saipan, and the U.S. military personnel has described the Guam trade as an “axe ships in the MSP. cy had the ability to grant an excep- stationed there, with a competitive, cost- fight” between the two companies, with The fate of the APL Saipan remains tion to APL Guam service to Guam as efficient and modern service.” its container volume falling from 25,800 unclear. The ship could be laid up if APL international. According to Moss, such Removing the ships from the MSP boxes in 2016 to 19,400 in 2019. decides that it cannot operate it under an exception did not exist in the law for has been a goal for Matson stretch- The MSP provides U.S.-flag ships the U.S.-flag without the MSP payment. APL Saipan calls to the North Mari- ing back to 2017, the year after APL be- working internationally $5 million each If, instead, APL were to withdraw the ana Islands, another U.S. territory, and gan challenging it directly in the Guam in exchange for government use in the APL Saipan from consideration and of- that MARAD had not explained why it trade. Matson first appealed the deci- case of war or national emergency. Ac- fer another vessel, various required ap- would be allowed. sion administratively and then in a fed- cording to the U.S. Department of proval processes for that vessel could In his initial ruling, Moss had de- eral appeals court, with both failing to Transportation, APL Marine Services take up to six months. Jones Act continues to receive bipartisan congressional support Last month, the maritime industry opposing deeply misguided efforts to From her neighboring state of Mis- Elaine Luria (D-Virginia), added during and the nation recognized the 100th an- undermine it.” sissippi, Republican Senator Cindy the hearing, “We all know the value of niversary of the Jones Act, the freight National security was an important Hyde-Smith said, “The Jones Act has the Jones Act on our national security, cabotage law that states cargo moved factor in several of the remarks made to enhanced American prosperity and on our U.S.-flag merchant fleet, and in from one domestic port to another must back the Jones Act. national security ever since its enact- protecting American jobs for American be moved aboard a U.S.-crewed, U.S.- “This pillar of maritime policy is to ment on June 5, 1920. It puts America mariners.” built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-owned ves- credit for successfully protecting our first over subsidized foreign shipbuild- Referring to the Jones Act, Rep. Rob sel. Passed shortly after World War I, maritime economy and our national se- ers and foreign vessel operators that do Wittman (R-Virginia) noted, “We un- the Jones Act –also known as the Mer- curity for nearly a century,” said Rep. not pay U.S. taxes or comply with U.S. derstand how incredibly important it is chant Marine Act of 1920 - addressed John Rutherford (R-Florida). “Removing regulations.” to U.S. maritime interests.” the lack of U.S.-flag shipping capacity the market certainty that the Jones Act Rep. Filemon Vela (D-Texas) respond- But Congress wasn’t alone in real- to move, export and import goods. The provides would decimate the American ed, “For the Department of Defense, izing the value of the Jones Act to the Jones Act is only the latest in a series of maritime industry, putting our national maintaining a U.S.-flagged fleet is critical global economy. laws passed by Congress going back to security in jeopardy.” to ensuring we have sufficient U.S. sealift The London-based International its first session in 1789-90 to support capability, available at a moment’s notice, Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) U.S. maritime interests. to defend our nation. Not only does the wrote, “It is the standard towards which Throughout the month of June, elect- We are, at our core, Jones Act support this vital national se- other national seafarers and their unions ed officials serving in the U.S. Senate curity requirement, it also provides and strive to achieve, since it protects the and the U.S. House of Representatives a maritime nation. economic benefit to our nation.” right and opportunity to work in their representing both major political par- The chair of the House Subcom- national trade on higher national wages ties have proclaimed their support for mittee on Coast Guard and Maritime and working conditions. The Jones Act the law. A joint statement issued by Sen- Added Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash- Transportation, Rep. Sean Patrick Ma- also helps raise global wages and work- ators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) and ington), “The Jones Act underpins U.S. loney (D-New York), pointed out, “The ing conditions for seafarers in interna- Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), the maritime defense policy, and is essential bedrock principles and protections of tional trades through the establishment chair and ranking member of the Sen- to preserving national security interests the Jones Act are as essential today as of such high standards.” ate Commerce, Science and Transpor- they were when the Congress bill was at home and aboard. Jones Act crews The chair of the ITF’s Cabotage Task tation Committee, as well as Represen- passed a century ago. We are, at our and vessels play a critical role in secur- Force, Jim Given of Canada, who also tatives Peter DeFazio (D-) and core, a maritime nation. We cannot be ing the nation’s strategic interests.” serves as the Maritime Trades Depart- Sam Graves (R-Missouri), the chair and complacent in our defense of the Jones From Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich- ment, AFL-CIO Eastern Area Executive ranking member of the House Trans- Act, which remains a critical component igan): “Each and every day, 365 days Board Member, flat out declared, “The portation and Infrastructure Commit- of U.S. maritime and military strategy.” a year, the Jones Act functions to pro- Jones Act is the ‘flagship’ of cabotage laws.” tee stated, “As bipartisan leaders of the That aspect was not lost on sever- tect our nation’s 95,000 miles of coast- House and Senate committees with ju- al other members of the House when Halls to close risdiction over maritime matters, we are line and inland waterways, limiting ac- the Armed Services Subcommittee on Harry Bridges’ Birthday — The committed to preserving the Jones Act. cess to foreign vessels and crews while Seapower and Projection Forces met mariners serve as the eyes and ears to MFOW hiring halls on the West The Jones Act has been a pillar of Amer- June 23 to review the Fiscal Year 2021 Coast will be closed on Tuesday, strengthen border and homeland secu- ican security and prosperity for a cen- National Defense Authorization Act. July 28, 2020, in observance of Har- tury. With the pandemic at hand, it is rity. Over the last 100 years, the men Subcommittee Chair Joe Courtney (D- ry Bridges’ Birthday, which is a long- more valuable than ever to our securi- and women of the U.S. maritime work- Connecticut) recalled earlier remarks shore holiday under the ILWU Master ty and economic interests. We are com- force have also unfailingly answered the from U.S. Maritime Administrator Agreement. It is therefore a recog- mitted to seeing the Jones Act preserved call of duty, providing vital services to Mark Buzby and U.S. Transportation nized MFOW holiday aboard APLMS for years to come,” the foursome wrote. support the nation in times of crisis.” Command Deputy Commander Dee and Matson vessels (except RRF ves- sels) in West Coast ports. It is not a Reiterating his longstanding support “At its heart, this law strengthens Mewbourne (a U.S. Navy vice admiral) holiday at sea. American naval capabilities, prevents for the measure and the industry, Rep- when he said they “reiterated strongly For members working under the resentative John Garamendi (D-Califor- foreign ships from roaming throughout the fact that the Jones Act is really criti- MFOW Maintenance Agreements, this nia) declared, “Congress must continue our inland waterways, and protects our cal to making sure that we have the aux- holiday shall be observed in accordance to support our nation’s maritime work- country from unknown foreign threats,” iliary fleet, sealift fleet.” with local custom and practice. force by upholding the Jones Act and noted Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana). Retired Navy commander, Rep. Page 2 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

Marine Firemen’s Union The Marine Fireman Directory Published Monthly By www.mfoww.org The Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association HEADQUARTERS ORGANIZED 1883 240 Second Street Affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO San Francisco, CA 94105 Tel: (415) 362-4592/4593/4594 Yearly subscription rate: $20 first class, $25 overseas air Fax: (415) 348-8864 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Marine Fireman, 240 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Dispatcher-Tel: (415) 362-7593 Dispatcher-Fax: (415) 348-8896 PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES General Email: [email protected]

(Adm. Callaghan, Cape Orlando, Cape Taylor, Cape Texas, Cape Trinity, Anthony Poplawski Cape Victory and Cape Vincent) President/Secretary-Treasurer and Email: [email protected] MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY Deyne Umphress (Cape Henry, Cape Horn and Cape Hudson) Vice President Email: [email protected]

Wage Rates — Ready Reserve Force Vessels — Effective January 27, 2020 Robert Baca Full Operating Status (FOS) Business Agent Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Hourly Hourly Daily Email: [email protected] Rating Wage Wage Suppl. Suppl. Overtime Penalty MPPP QMED Electrician $5,728.95 $190.97 $2,864.48 $95.48 $41.53 $23.55 $15.68 Manita Li, Controller QMED Pumpman $5,307.68 $176.92 $2,653.84 $88.46 $41.53 $23.55 $15.68 Email: [email protected] QMED Day Worker $5,169.44 $172.31 $2,584.72 $86.16 $41.53 $23.55 $15.68 Sandra Serrano, Secretary/Training QMED Oiler $3,852.41 $128.41 $1,926.21 $64.21 $35.44 $18.03 $15.68 QMED Fireman/Watertender $3,852.41 $128.41 $1,926.21 $64.21 $35.44 $18.03 $15.68 Email: [email protected] Wiper, GUDE, GVA $3,410.35 $113.68 $1,705.18 $56.84 $21.19 $14.29 $15.68 MFOW TRUST FUNDS The overtime rates specified above shall apply to all work performed in excess of eight (8) hours, Monday through Friday and 240 Second Street for all hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Unlicensed personnel shall earn fifteen (15) days of supplemental wages San Francisco, CA 94105 for each thirty (30) days employed in FOS, or pro rata. Tel: (415) 986-1028 / 986-5720 Reduced Operating Status (ROS) Fax: (415) 546-7340 Weekly Daily Hourly Daily Hourly Daily General Email: [email protected] Rating Wage Wage Overtime Suppl. Overtime MPPP QMED Electrician $1,646.75 $235.25 $41.12 $15.68 $41.12 $15.68 Esther Hernandez QMED Pumpman $1,646.75 $235.25 $41.12 $15.68 $41.12 $15.68 Medical/Dental Coverage: Wiper, GUDE, GVA $1,011.31 $144.47 $20.98 $9.63 $20.98 $15.68 Active Members Weekly wages shall be divided by seven when determining daily wages for unlicensed crew who work less than a full week, Email: [email protected] provided however, that no unlicensed crewmember shall be paid less than the weekly wage listed above when employed Mon- day through Friday and the vessel remains in Reduced Operating Status throughout the subsequent weekend. The overtime rates Amanda Salinas specified above shall apply to all work performed in excess of eight (8) hours, Monday through Friday and for all hours worked on Medical Claims: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. All ratings shall earn two (2.0) days of vacation leave for each thirty (30) days employed in ROS. Dependents and Pensioners Email: [email protected] Ocean Voyages sets record with largest Celia Chu Optical/Death Benefits/Accounts Payable haul of plastic removed in history Email: [email protected] Stacy Bobu History has been made once again by Ocean Voyages Insti- Voyages Institute, stated, “I am so proud of our hard-working tute. The Hawaiian crew has removed 103 tons of fishing nets crew. We exceeded our goal of capturing 100 tons of toxic con- Money Purchase & Pension Benefits and consumer plastics from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, sumer plastics and derelict ‘ghost’ nets, and in these challeng- Tel: (415) 362-1653 which is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world, ing times, we are continuing to help restore the health of our Fax: (415) 348-8864 located between and California. The company has bro- ocean, which influences our own health and the health of the General Email: [email protected] ken its own record that they’ve set in 2019 after a 25-day clean- planet…Nothing will end up in landfills or go back into the Email: [email protected] up voyage in 2019, where they removed 48 tons of toxic plas- ocean.” tic from the ocean. According to their report, they collected Their efforts in cleaning the open oceans are of immense WILMINGTON BRANCH twice the amount of trash now and reached an all-time high importance since plastic waste results in the death of 100 mil- in the process. lion marine animals every year. Crowley stated, “The oceans 533-B Marine Avenue On June 23, the Ocean Voyages Institute’s marine plastic can’t wait for these nets and debris to break down into micro- Wilmington, CA 90744 recovery vessel came back after a 48-day voyage in the Pacific plastics which impair the ocean’s ability to store carbon and Tel: (310) 830-0470 Ocean. The marine vessel was able to remove 103 tons of trash toxify the fragile ocean food web.” Fax: (310) 835-9367 from the Pacific trash vortex. It is the largest at-sea clean-up By 2050, these nets and plastic debris will outnumber the H. "Sonny" Gage, Port Agent ever made there to date. fish in the ocean by scientists’ estimates and Ocean Voyages Email: [email protected] Mary Crowley, founder and executive director of Ocean Institute has established its lead in open ocean clean-up. CMA CGM Group to simplify trans-Pacific trade network HONOLULU BRANCH 707 Alakea Street The CMA CGM Group on July 6 reported that it seeks to The current CMA CGM regional office and NOL Limited Honolulu, HI 96813 permanently adjust its operating setup and network. Begin- will be redesigned as a major regional hub beginning Octo- Tel: (808) 538-6077 ning October 1, 2020 CMA CGM will become the sole com- ber 1, named CMA CGM Asia Pacific Limited. This Singapore- Fax: (808) 531-3058 mercial carrier of the group operating in the trans-Pacific. The based hub will drive CMA CGM’s development in the Asia-Pa- APL brand will focus exclusively on servicing the cific region and will focus on delivering end-to-end shipping Mario Higa, Port Agent government. APL, a long-time service partner for the U.S. gov- and logistics solutions. ANL Container Line Pty. Limited will Email: [email protected] ernment, will leverage its experience providing U.S.-flag ser- become a subsidiary of CMA CGM Asia Pacific Limited as vices to solidify and enhance its specialization in this key busi- part of this development. PORT SERVICED — SEATTLE ness segment. APL will continue service to the Guam-Pacific The CMA CGM Group will simplify its brand strategy with 4005 - 20th Avenue West, Suite 115 trade which directly benefits the people of Guam and Saipan. CMA CGM as its global commercial carrier and expert brands Seattle, WA 98199 Ed Aldridge, President of CMA CGM and APL in the Unit- supporting its development in dedicated markets, as follows: Tel: (206) 467-7944 ed States, stated, “We are leveraging the very best of CMA APL — the expert carrier in U.S. government cargo CGM and APL, two major carriers in the U.S., to bring our ANL — the leader in Oceania Fax: (206) 467-8119 customers an even more focused and streamlined customer CNC — the intra-Asia short-sea specialist Brendan Bohannon, Representative experience. This simplification fortifies the Group’s number- Mercosul Lines — the Brazilian cabotage expert Email: [email protected] one position in the country while enabling us to build upon Containerships — the multimodal transport intra-Europe- APL’s rich heritage of U.S. flag-ship operations and service to an leader. the United States government.” FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 THE MARINE FIREMAN Page 3 Port of Oakland’s largest terminal DOL awards $81 million in grants to get three giant cranes to expand registered apprenticeship The U.S. Department of Labor state’s basic Registered Apprentice- Three cranes able to load the world’s larg- ing of the Propeller Club. Here are the vital recently awarded $81,046,170 in ship structures in the state. These est container ships will soon be headed to statistics: grants intended to support activities activities include, but are not limit- the Port of Oakland. Shanghai-based manu- • The cranes can lift containers 174 feet that improve states’ ability to serve, ed to, the following: facturer ZPMC said that construction of the above the dock, enabling them to stack improve and expand the Registered • Expanding registered appren- ship-to-shore behemoths is nearing comple- boxes 12-high on ships. Apprenticeship Program (RAP) ticeships in healthcare, mental model by strengthening the nation- health care, addiction treatment, tion in China. The cranes are due at Oak- • The cranes can reach 125 feet across a al apprenticeship system, promot- or alternative pain management land International Container Terminal on ship’s deck, spanning 24 rows of containers. ing system alignment and partner- occupations providing support to September 14, according to terminal op- • The cranes will be delivered by ship and ship, and improving data sharing individuals living in rural areas; erator SSA Terminals. At 300-feet-high, it require five days to be transferred from and data integrity. • Incorporating specific strate- is believed they will be the tallest in North vessel to dock. The “Building State Capacity to gies to support or expand Reg- America when they commence operations in SSA operates the largest marine termi- Expand Apprenticeship through In- istered Apprenticeship oppor- January. nal at the Port of Oakland. Ultra large con- novation” grants support statewide tunities among all workers, “As ships keep getting bigger, SSA and tainer vessels can carry up to 24,000 20-foot RAP expansion through a two- including women, minorities, ZPMC continue to help us keep ahead of the containers. ZPMC and SSA said Oakland’s tiered funding system that provides veterans, individuals with dis- industry,” said a Port of Oakland spokes- new cranes were designed to load and unload states with maximum flexibility to abilities, and individuals with a man. “We’re very excited and grateful for the ships that big. SSA placed a $30 million order address local apprenticeship needs criminal record; partnership.” for its new cranes in February 2019. In 2018, while enhancing the focus on em- • Supporting system alignment ZPMC and SSA updated maritime execu- it completed a project to raise the height of ployer engagement, performance, and partnership through the es- tives on the new cranes last month at a meet- four other ship-to-shore cranes. and positive outcomes for appren- tablishment or expansion of the tices. Administered by the Depart- role of the business service rep- ment’s Employment and Training resentatives/apprenticeship nav- Hawaii State AFL-CIO Endorsements Administration (ETA), the Depart- igators with the promotion of ap- ment awarded grants to 42 states prenticeship to partner systems; Primary Election —August 8, 2020 and U.S. territories. • Developing innovative tech- The Department awarded funds nical assistance strategies/ap- U.S. Congress District Candidate Party to states and U.S. territories that ap- proaches for Registered Appren- District Candidate Party HD-40 OPEN plied for Tier I funding to help sup- ticeship sponsors; CD-01 OPEN HD-41 OPEN port the programs’ goals. In ad- • Establishing an employer in- CD-02 Kaiali’i Kahele D HD-42 OPEN dition to Tier I funding, 12 states centive plan to expand or scale HD-43 Stacelynn Eli D received additional funds under Registered Apprenticeships; State Senate HD-44 D Tier II, ranging from $3 million to • Identifying specific strate- District Candidate Party HD-45 OPEN $9 million, based on the number gies to support engagement with SD-2 D HD-46 D and quality of Tier II applications small businesses in nontradi- SD-5 Gil Keith-Agaran D HD-47 OPEN received, as well as strong evidence tional industries in Registered SD-8 Ronald Kouchi D HD-48 D of past performance in expanding Apprenticeships; and SD-9 Stanley Chang D HD-49 D RAPs; other factors included geo- • Launching or expanding sec- SD-10 Les Ihara D HD-50 D graphic, industry and Tier II goal tor strategies to expand RAPs SD-11 D HD-51 OPEN distribution. With these addition- to new industries and/or new or SD-13 Karl Rhoads D Hawaii County Council al funds, the selected states will go non-traditional occupations in SD-14 Donna Kim D above-and-beyond supporting the existing sectors. SD-15 D District Candidate SD-19 OPEN 1 Bethany Morrison SD-20 OPEN 2 Aaron Chung Shipbuilders Council SD-22 Donovan Dela Cruz D 3 Susan Lee Loy SD-25 Chris Lee D 4 Ashley Kierkiewicz 5 Ikaika Rodenhurst of America honors Buzby State House 6 Maile David The Shipbuilders Council of District Candidate Party 7 OPEN America (SCA), the national associ- HD-1 D 8 OPEN ation representing the U.S. shipyard HD-2 Christopher Todd D 9 Herbert “Tim” Richards HD-3 D industry, in June honored Maritime Maui County Council HD-4 D Administration (MARAD) Admin- HD-5 Jeanne Kapela D District Candidate istrator Mark H. Buzby with the HD-6 D East Maui OPEN SCA Maritime Leadership Award HD-7 D West Maui Tamara Paltin during this year’s virtual advocacy HD-8 D Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu OPEN meeting. The award is given annu- HD-9 D Kahului OPEN ally to national leaders who dem- HD-10 OPEN South Maui Tom Cook onstrate exemplary dedication and HD -11 OPEN Makawao-Haiku-Paia Mike Molina support of the U.S. shipbuilding and HD-12 D Upcounty Yuki Lei Sugimura repair industry. HD-13 Lynn DeCoite D Lanai OPEN “Rear Admiral Buzby has dedi- trial base. I appreciate this recogni- HD-14 D Molokai Stacy Crivello cated his life to military and pub- tion and SCA’s leadership on behalf HD-15 D Kauai County Council lic service to protect the United of the roughly 400,000 Americans HD-16 Daynette “Dee” Morikawa D Candidate States’ national and domestic secu- whose jobs depend on this vital in- HD-17 OPEN Arryl Kaneshiro rity, and on behalf of the hundreds dustry,” said Maritime Adminis- HD-18 D Bernard Carvalho, Jr. of thousands of hardworking men trator Mark H. Buzby. HD-19 D Felicia Cowden and women of our industry, we are Rear Admiral Buzby has served HD-20 Jay Ishibashi D KipuKai Kuali’i bestowing on him the Shipbuilders as Administrator of MARAD since HD-21 D Luke Evslin Council of America’s highest honor August 2017. Before this appoint- HD-22 D Mason Chock - the 2020 SCA Maritime Leader- ment, Buzby was president of the HD-23 D ship Award,” said Matthew Paxton, National Defense Transportation Honolulu County Council HD-24 Della Belatti D president of SCA. “Administra- Association, a position he has held HD-25 D District Candidate tor Buzby personifies this award, since retiring from the U.S. Navy HD-26 D 1 Anthony Makana Paris which recognizes exemplary sup- in 2013 with more than 34 years HD-27 D 3 OPEN port for the crucial contributions of dedicated service to the United HD-28 D 5 shipbuilders, maintainers, and sup- States. Buzby commanded destroy- HD-29 D 7 OPEN pliers make to our nation, and we er USS Carney, Squad- 9 OPEN HD-30 OPEN thank him for his decades of mari- ron Thirty-One, Surface Warfare HD-31 Aaron Johanson D Other time leadership. Officers School Command, Joint HD-32 D Office Candidate “I want to thank SCA for this Task Force Guantanamo Bay, and HD-33 OPEN OHA Trustee At-Large Keoni Souza honor. I know we share a passion- the Navy’s Military Sealift Com- HD-34 D Mayor Hawaii OPEN ate commitment to a strong and mand. He also served ashore on HD-35 D Mayor Honolulu OPEN growing U.S. maritime industry, the staffs of Sixth Fleet, U.S. Fleet HD-36 Trish La Chica D Prosecutor Hawaii Kelden Waltjen and particularly the necessity to Forces Command, the Navy staff, HD-37 D Prosecutor Kauai Justin Kollar foster and strengthen U.S. ship- and the Joint Staff. HD-38 D Prosecutor Honolulu OPEN building, which is an indispensable He is a graduate of the U.S. HD-39 D component of our defense indus- Merchant Marine Academy. Page 4 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

Matson COVID-19 Testing – On June 28, the Union was notified by Matson Navigation Company that they will begin COVID-19 testing for new crew in Hono- lulu through Queen’s Medical and in Seattle-Tacoma through Discovery Health. On June 29, the Union was notified by the company that they did not have a central test- ing location in the city of Oakland; however, Oakland is providing free drive-up and MFOW walk-up COVID-19 testing in five different locations. A negative COVID-19 test result must be received by Matson’s Crewing Depart- President's ment during the dispatch process and prior to the new crewmember being accepted and cleared to turn-to on the vessel. Test results are available 1-3 days after testing. Company crewing personnel will contact hiring halls to discuss the process for Report new crew dispatches. Ship captains have been asked to submit crew job orders much sooner than usual. Dispatchers will be placing jobs on the job board three days or more prior to turn-to. Members seeking employment should communicate with dis- By Anthony Poplawski patchers to find out when jobs will be called. COVID-19 These requirements do not apply to standby jobs. Government Meeting — On June 4, I joined a teleconference hosted by U.S. TRUST FUNDS Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby and RDML Robert Clark, J5/J4 Deputy Direc- The trustees of the various MFOW plans teleconferenced from MFOW Head- tor, U.S. Transportation Command. This was the sixth call with Maritime Security quarters on June 17. The trustees of the various SIU Pacific District plans teleconfer- Program (MSP) stakeholders held by the Maritime Administrator to discuss COV- enced from SUP Headquarters on June 18. ID-19 related impacts on the industry. The focus remained on the readiness and resil- SIU-PD Pension Plan — After reviewing a report by the plan actuary, the trust- ience of the MSP fleet, as well as impacts on MSP carriers, labor, and their operations ees of the Pacific District unions and companies reverted to collective bargaining from the COVID-19 pandemic. parties to negotiate benefit increases as provided under Section 30 (e) of the General Restriction-to-Ship Grievance – As provided under Step 3 of the grievance pro- Rules. An agreement was reached as follows: cedure outlined in the General Rules negotiated between the SIU Pacific District and 1. Effective July 1, 2020, there will be a $90 increase in the maximum benefit for Matson Navigation Company, on June 18 the parties convened a Joint Labor Rela- active members who retire at age 60 or later with 25 years of qualifying time and pro- tions Committee to investigate and recommend a settlement on restriction-to-ship rata increases for those retiring with less than 25 years of qualifying time. The maxi- claims in West Coast ports. The minutes of the meeting are as follows: mum monthly pension benefit will increase to $2,465. MINUTES OF THE JOINT LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2. Effective July 1, 2020, there will be a two percent cost-of-living increase for re- between the tirees with 20 or more years of qualifying time at retirement and who retired at age SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT 55 or later. Current eligible retirees will first see the two percent increase in their Sep- and tember monthly benefit payments, inclusive of retroactive payments to July 1, 2020. MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY MFOW Money Purchase Pension Plan — In light of recent losses in the invest- ment markets, the trustees, plan administrator and co-counsel discussed whether or DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1140 not an increase to the holdback on distributions from the MFOW Money Purchase PLACE: SUP Headquarters Library and Teleconference Pension Plan was appropriate. The previous policy was to hold back 25 percent of all PRESENT: For the Union For the Company distributions, pending a true-up on the following quarterly valuation. As of March Dave Connolly, SUP Danny Defanti 31, the date of the last statements, losses in the trustee-directed account were only Anthony Poplawski, MFOW Jack Sullivan 2.5 percent, but aggregate losses in the self-directed fund options holding equities Nick Marrone, SIU-AGLIW were substantially higher (ranging from 15 to 28 percent). Matt Henning, SUP For that reason, and because the market had declined further since end of March, Deyne Umphress, MFOW co-counsel recommended holding back 30 percent of distributions to participants RESTRICTION TO SHIP DURING COVID-19 with investments outside the trustee-directed account, at least until such time as From April 5, 2020 through May 21, 2020, Matson restricted mariners from going the markets have stabilized. For participants only invested in the trustee-directed ashore in California and Washington ports due to state and local shelter-in-place orders. account, the holdback would remain at 25 percent. The trustees agreed to the new The SIU Pacific District position is that mariners should have been allowed to go holdback provisions. ashore in California and Washington ports as long as they abided by the same re- MFOW Welfare Plan — In previous years, I have reported on the cost of health strictive guidelines as applied to the general public in each specific port. care premiums paid by the MFOW Welfare Plan from contributions negotiated with The Matson position is that the restriction-to-ship claims were not payable under contracted companies, so that the membership is aware of the costs associated with Section 18 (c) of the General Rules: the ports of Seattle, Tacoma, Oakland, Los Ange- these benefits. On June 17, the trustees of the MFOW Welfare Plan received notice les and Long Beach were not “safe ports” due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the out- from plan consultant Kirsten Shaffer outlining 2020 premium renewal requests for break was considered an “emergency.” the various health and welfare plan providers. The new negotiated rates are as follows: The SIU Pacific District submitted an omnibus restriction-to-ship claim for the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan California — Kaiser provided notification of a period April 5, 2020 to May 21, 2020. Matson rejected the claim. The Joint Labor Re- premium increase of 7.5 percent effective October 1, 2020. The current premium per lations Committee deadlocked on the matter. capita rate of $663.72 will increase to $713.57. Based on projected monthly enrollment For the Union: /s/ Anthony Poplawski of 164 employees, the renewal represents an annual increase in premium of $98,100. For the Company: /s/ Danny Defanti Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Hawaii — Kaiser provided notification of a pre- * * * * * mium increase of 0.6 percent for the medical and prescriptions rate and a premium The SIU Pacific District Unions are considering the pros and cons of pursuing increase of 5.9 percent for the dental rate effective October 1, 2020. The current med- Step 4 (arbitration) of the grievance procedure. ical and prescriptions premium per capita rate of $507.84 will increase to $510.88. Shore Leave — On June 24, the Union was notified by Matson that the State of For dental, the premium per capita rate of $37.09 will increase to $39.28. Based on Washington’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order had expired. King County and Pierce projected monthly enrollment of 52 employees, the renewal represents an annual in- County have moved to Phase 2 of their Safe Start reopening plan, which eases travel crease in premium of $3,300. restrictions and allows more businesses to open. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Washington — Kaiser provided notification of a Matson crew members are permitted to go ashore in the ports of Seattle and Ta- premium increase of 9.0 percent effective October 1, 2020. The current premium per coma. Crews that go ashore in Washington State are reminded that starting June 26, capita rate of $612.71 will increase to $667.85. Based on projected monthly enrollment they are required to wear face masks while inside public spaces, and when six-foot so- of 40 employees, the renewal represents an annual increase in premium of $26,500. cial distancing cannot be maintained outside. Crews should be aware that pandemic Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Oregon — Kaiser provided notification of a pre- orders may change suddenly based on the government’s response to rapidly chang- mium increase of 0.14 percent for the medical and prescriptions rate and a premi- ing infection rate data. um increase of zero percent for the dental rate effective October 1, 2020. The cur- rent medical and prescriptions premium per capita rate of $793.95 will increase to June box ship demolitions increase $795.04. For dental, the premium per capita rate of $74.84 will remain unchanged. Based on projected monthly enrollment of 10 employees, the renewal represents an Last month, 20 ships with a 48,915 As gates reopened owners acted annual increase in premium of less than $150. TEU of container shipping capaci- promptly by breaking younger tonnage Health Net — Health Net requested a 3.5 percent increase for the HMO plan ef- ty were sold for breaking in the three With demolition yards closed due fective October 1, 2020; and a 5.2 percent increase in the non-California and Califor- main sites of India, Pakistan, and Ban- to the COVID-19 outbreak, breaking nia PPO plans. The rates are as follows: gladesh. This marks a 40-month high activity nearly came to a halt in April, Plan Current Rate Renewal Rate level, the highest amount since Febru- handling just two container ships. HMO $1,276.58 $1,312.13 ary 2017. During the first five months While May saw only one container PPO California $1,418.63 $1,492.12 of 2020, a total of 21 ships with 50,702 ship demolished, the yards returned PPO Outside California $1,598.46 $1,681.26 TEU of container shipping capacity left to business in June. With gates wide Based on projected monthly enrollment of 29 employees, the renewal represents the active global fleet to get demolished. open again, owners decidedly let go of an annual increase in premium of $18,000. 2016 was a record year for demoli- younger ships, as record high container Anthem Blue Cross — Anthem provided its September 1, 2020 renewal for the tion of container shipping capacity at ship idling spelled out troubled waters. fully insured dental plan provided to dependents of active employees. Based on con- 655,000 TEU, and a loss-making one From January to May, the demol- tinuing favorable claim experience, the provider will maintain the current monthly for the industry. As market conditions ished ships were on average built in premium rate per family of $77.20 for one year through August 31, 2021. In addition, and earnings improved in 2017, demo- 1995, while the month of June had Anthem will return 50 percent of the premium paid in the month of April 2020. The lition activity declined. Still, a total of owners digging deeper into their fleets, refund is the result of lower than expect claims during the months of April and May 400,000 TEU headed for scrapping that bringing the average age down by two 2020 based on ADA recommendations for dental offices to provide emergency dental year. and a half years. services only during the first couple of months of the COVID-19 pandemic. FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 THE MARINE FIREMAN Page 5

Vice President's Report Business Agent's Report Another month of getting blitzed liam O’Brien, and other well-known Here is the vessel rundown for June west triangle run. by unforeseen and extenuating cir- names in our humble community. I was 2020: We shipped a one-year Electrician cumstances is in the books. There very intrigued to discover that the late MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY to the Cape Horn. On Friday, June 26, were quite a few developments and is- great Bobby Iwata was a fellow Maui On the Pacific Northwest triangle shortly before 4 p.m., Matson was given sues across our contracted companies boy and attended the same elementary run: MV Maunawili — delegate ERJ a no-notice activation for the RRF vessel and by month’s end, it would feel very school that I did. You heard that right, Glen Walton, #3575…no beefs. MV Ma- Cape Hudson. San Francisco dispatched appropriate to say, “What the H just ladies and gentlemen; Maui is back in himahi — delegate REJ Frank Selvidge, two Oilers and one Wiper, and Seattle happened?”. the VP’s chair. If some of those names #3742…no beefs. dispatched one Oiler. I got my first taste of what is ar- sound unfamiliar to you, I encourage On the Pacific Southwest trian- APL MARINE SERVICES guably my biggest new responsibili- you to leaf through an MFOW centen- gle run: MV Lurline — delegate Bruce On the EX1 run: MV President Wil- ty: trustee on the MFOW Trust Funds nial booklet (available in pdf format) or Chow, #3812…no beefs; shipped an ERJ son — delegate DJU David Madrid, and SIU PD Pension Plans. I was told make it a point to talk with our longer for a one-trip relief. MV Daniel K. In- #3591…no beefs. MV President Cleve- the five MFOW Trust Fund meetings tenured members. It is imperative to ouye — delegate ERJ Ramonchito Cruz, land — delegate ERJ Randy Flores, JM- were a little out of the norm, as they know where we’ve been and how we ar- #3904…no beefs; shipped an REJ, DJU 5198…no beefs. MV President Kenne- were hosted and chaired by our com- rived at this point as an organization. and a Wiper for time up. dy — delegate DJU Pasquale Gazillo, puter savvy Union president via Zoom COVID-19 screenings are now re- Special project Electricians Michael #3699…no beefs. MV President Roos- due to the new social distancing stan- quired for all contracted companies. I’d Laspina and Donald Verbeke were dis- evelt — delegate REJ Randy Fogle, JM- dards currently in place. No, he did not like to personally thank our members, patched to the MV Maunalei while the 5133…no beefs. ask me for any help whatsoever, so give who have had to endure the unortho- ship was in the shipyard in Nantong, Shuttle vessels on the GSX run: APL credit where credit is due. The follow- dox dispatching and travel procedures China. Guam — no beefs; shipped a DJR and a ing morning were the SIU-PD medi- over these past few months. Grati- Matson recently started some ves- Wiper. cal, pension, and supplemental benefits tude is also due to the members who sel route changes, starting with the PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES plan meetings. It was a lot to digest in a have been holding down jobs and pa- MV Daniel K. Inouye heading to Long We shipped one Oiler to the USNS 24-hour period. tiently awaiting their reliefs. This, too, Beach, Honolulu and Far East ports. Soderman and one Oiler to the USNS There has been a lot of change here shall pass; hang in there. Work safely, The MV Mahimahi will go on the Pa- Pomeroy. at HQ. Our spring-cleaning project take care of each other, and cover your cific Southwest triangle run, and the RJ Fraternally, has led me to uncover many interest- mouth when you sneeze. Pfeiffer is going on the Pacific North- Bobby Baca ing documents that shed light on our Fraternally, Union’s long and rich history. I’ve read Deyne Umphress letters to and from Henry Disley, Wil- Weingarten rights not triggered by reciting facts about attempts to communicate with union In a case that exemplifies the im- without representation.” He was not of- portance of word selection, the U.S. fered representation, and the company Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit proceeded with the interview. He was found that an employee did not invoke subsequently terminated for the al- his right to union representation at a leged misconduct, following which he disciplinary meeting by reciting facts filed unfair labor practice charges with about his past communication with the the Board. The Board found a violation union, absent a clear assertion of his of his Weingarten rights. desire for such representation. The D.C. Circuit determined that “Weingarten rights” arise out of the Board’s interpretation of “request” NLRB v. J. Weingarten, Inc., in which was too broad. According to the D.C. the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Na- Circuit, under the reasonably calcu- tional Labor Relations Board decision lated notice standard, such requests that an employee was entitled to union may take the form of straightforward representation in an investigatory in- demands, (“I need a union steward”); Pictured is the engine department gang following drydock work on the USNS terview that could lead to discipline. questions about the need for assistance Red Cloud at Bayonne, New Jersey. Patriot Contract Services is the ship manag- The Board has developed a reason- (“should I have a union representative er for the Military Sealift Command Watson-class LMSR. In the back row (left ably calculated notice standard, under present?”); or requests for delay or an to right) are Chief Engineer Jared Ciavola, Port Engineer Pat Long, Port Engi- which the employee must affirmatively alternative representative. Mere state- neer Rich Kendall, 3rd Assistant Engineer Lucas O’Connell, 2nd Assistant En- request representation in order to trig- ments of fact, such as in this case, do gineer Joe McMahon, Maintenance Engineer Bruce Johnson, Project Engineer ger such rights. not constitute an affirmative request Mike Donlon, 1st Assistant Engineer Tim Morton and 3rd Assistant Engineer In Circus Circus Casinos, Inc. v. for representation. John Rose. In the front are Cadet Kevin Johnston, 3rd Assistant Engineer Ben NLRB, the employee was summoned Tamone, Oiler Floro Ponce and Electrician Mike Bane. for an investigatory interview into al- legations of possible misconduct. Ac- MFOW members getting the job done aboard the APL Gulf Express cording to the employee when he arrived, he did not see a union repre- sentative. He then told the company managers, “I called the Union three times and nobody showed up, I’m here

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https://www.facebook. com/Marine-Firemens- A routine night’s work for the MFOW crew aboard the wiring on the galley stove. Pitching in were ERJ Rey- MV APL Gulf Express while anchored in the port of nato Llona, #3901; REJ Cedric Joseph, #3913; DJU Rey Union-121622254577986/ Shuaiba, Kuwait, included a compressor replacement Farinas, #3871 and Wiper Shane Adriano, JM-5345. on a refrigerated container and troubleshooting faulty Page 6 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

MARINE FIREMEN’S UNION TRAINING PROGRAM — 2020 Interested members who meet the Training Program eligibility require- QMED Junior Engineer ments and prerequisites outlined for each course may obtain an application The MFOW Training Plan does not sponsor the QMED Junior Engineer course. online at mfoww.org or at Headquarters and branch offices. All applications A member who has successfully completed the modules for QMED Electrician/Re- must be accompanied by a copy of the member’s Merchant Mariner Credential, frigerating Engineer, QMED Fireman/Watertender, and QMED Oiler can be issued including current endorsements and RFPEW certification. the national endorsement as QMED Junior Engineer without testing provided he or (a) Eligible participants are MFOW members who: she has met all other sea service and training requirements. (1) Have maintained A, B or C seniority classification. (2) Are current with their dues. QMED Pumpman/Machinist (3) Are eligible for medical coverage through covered employment. A member who successfully completes the 240-hour QMED Pumpman/Ma- (4) Have a current Q-card (annual physical) issued by the Seafarers’ chinist course will satisfy the requirements needed for the national endorsement Medical Center and are fit for duty. as QMED Pumpman/Machinist. Prerequisites: 360 days or more of MFOW-con- (b) Non-seniority applicants: tracted sea time while holding the endorsements as QMED Electrician/Refrig- (1) Non-seniority applicants may be selected for required government erating Engineer, QMED Junior Engineer, QMED Fireman-Watertender, QMED vessels training as required to fulfill manning obligations under the vari Oiler, RFPEW and AS-E. ous MFOW government vessel contracts. (2) Selectees under this provision must meet all other requirements August 10-September 18 October 12-November 20 for seagoing employment and shall have demonstrated satisfactory work habits through casual employment. STCW BASIC TRAINING* Training Resources Maritime Institute (TRLMI) *NOTE: ALL BASIC TRAINING CERTIFICATES HOLD A ONE-YEAR VAL- Courses are conducted at Training Resources Maritime Institute in San Diego, IDATION WHEN USED FOR MARINER DOCUMENT (MMD) RENEWAL. California, contingent on enrollment levels. Tuition, lodging and transportation Basic Training Revalidation (two days) are pre-arranged by the MFU Training Plan. The BT Revalidation course is designed for personnel who have previously com- pleted a 40-hour Basic Training course and have at least one year of approved Sea MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND (MSC) TRAINING Service within the last five years. This five-day course includes the following segments: Shipboard Damage Con- trol; Environmental Programs; Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defense ori- TRLMI, San Diego, CA (one day): August 7; August 28; September 4; entation; Helo Firefighting; Anti-Terrorism (one-year validation); Survival, Evasion, September 25 Resistance and Escape (three-year periodicity). These segments are required for em- California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA: pending ployment aboard various MSC contract-operated ships. Compass Courses, Edmonds, WA: July 21-22; August 25-26; September 22-23 August 24-28 September 21-25 El Camino College, Hawthorne, CA (one day): pending MITAGS-PMI, Seattle, WA: July 16-17; August 17-18; September 28-29 HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY This five-day course is open to members who have electrical equipment back- Maritime License Center, Honolulu, HI: September 17-18; November 5-6 ground and training. Each student should: Basic Training Refresher (three days) • Have the requisite skills (knowledge and techniques) to distinguish exposed The BT Refresher course (24 hours) is designed for personnel who have previ- energized electrical conductors and circuit parts from other parts of electri- ously completed a 40-hour Basic Training course and have NOT completed one cal equipment, capability to determine nominal system voltages; year of approved Sea Service within the last five years. • Have the ability and be capable of providing first aid, including resuscitation, CPR and AED (where provided); TRLMI, San Diego, CA: August 19-21; September 9-11 • Be capable of determining the proper use of personnel protective equipment California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA: pending to protect against shock and arc flash. Compass Courses, Edmonds, WA: July 21-23; August 25-27; September 22-24 Prerequisites: Electrician-Refrigerating Engineer/Junior Engineer/RFPEW and Able Seafarer-Engine endorsements. El Camino College, Hawthorne, CA: pending August 24-28 MITAGS-PMI, Seattle, WA: pending Maritime License Center, Honolulu, HI: September 16-18; November 4-6 ENDORSEMENT UPGRADING COURSES QMED Fireman/Watertender and Oiler A member who successfully completes the 160-hour Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) Fireman/Watertender/Oiler course will satisfy the re- quirements needed for the national endorsements as QMED Fireman/Watertender and QMED Oiler, provided all other requirements, including sea service, are also CORONAVIRUS UPDATE met. Prerequisites: 180 days or more of MFOW-contracted sea time as Wiper; PLUS Coast Guard approval letter for endorsement upgrading, which certifies Effective 24 March 2020, TRLMI was designated part of the Critical Infra- minimum of 180 days’ sea time as Wiper. structure by the U.S. Navy. We have completed a deep cleaning of the facil- ity. We will continue the steps we had initiated to protect our staff and stu- September 14-October 9 dents, including: STCW Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch A. Following the guidelines as set forth by The State of California and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and the Order of the Health A member who successfully completes the 40-hour Rating Forming Part of an Officer. We are in regular communication with County of San Diego Health Engineering Watch (RFPEW) course will satisfy the requirements needed for the personnel and are implementing all of their recommendations, while continu- STCW endorsement as RFPEW. Prerequisites: See QMED Fireman/Oiler/Water- ing to monitor for future guidance. tender course. It is recommended that eligible candidates schedule the QMED B. Re-emphasizing common-sense practices used against the spread of Fireman/Oiler/Watertender and RFPEW courses back-to-back for a five-week all viruses, such as not coming to the facility if you are feeling ill, covering combined training session. coughs and sneezes, washing hands often, and preventing any person-to- August 3-7 October 12-16 person contact. C. Older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions who are QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer at increased risk of serious COVID 19 are encouraged not to attend (this in- A member who successfully completes the 240-hour QMED Electrician/Re- cludes all TRLMI team members). frigerating Engineer course will satisfy the requirements needed for the national D. Screening of all persons entering TRLMI for coronavirus symptoms and endorsement as QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, provided all other re- excluding such people from the facility if symptomatic. All visitors will be re- quirements, including sea service, are also met. Prerequisites: Endorsements as quired to complete a screening questionnaire. QMED Fireman/Watertender, QMED Oiler, and RFPEW; PLUS 180 days’ of E. Following social distancing recommendations, including providing 6 feet MFOW-contracted sea time while qualified as RFPEW. of space between students in classrooms. We are limiting classes to 10 or fewer people. August 17-September 25 September 28-November 6 F. For spaces such as the fire trainer, where social distancing is limited due to physical configuration of the space, TRLMI will provide Personal Protective STCW Able Seafarer-Engine Equipment (PPE), consisting of face masks and gloves for students and staff. A member who successfully completes the 40-hour Able Seafarer-Engine (AS- G. Following the environmental cleaning guidelines as provided by the E) course will satisfy the requirements needed for the STCW endorsement as AS- CDC (e.g., clean and disinfect high touch surfaces at least daily if not more E. Prerequisites: Endorsements as QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer, frequently). QMED Fireman/Watertender, QMED Oiler and RFPEW; PLUS 180 days’ or more of MFOW-contracted sea time while qualified as RFPEW. We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. September 28-October 2 FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 THE MARINE FIREMAN Page 7 DOT announces $9.5 Million in grants for America’s marine highways Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration as a premier marine highway hub for services while reducing traffic by elimi- (MARAD) awarded $9.5 million in grants to eight marine highways projects across nating up to 6,000 truck-miles per week. the nation under the America’s Marine Highway Program. The funding supports the New York and New Jersey — New York Harbor Container and Trailer-on- enhancement of navigable waterways and expands existing waterborne freight ser- Barge Service (awarded $148,664): Sponsored by The Port Authority of New York vices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Ten- and New Jersey, Red Hook Container Terminal, LLC was awarded the grant to pur- nessee, Washington and American Samoa chase low-emission yard tractors to support barge operations in the New York and “This Federal assistance will provide additional options to reduce congestion on New Jersey Harbor. The procurement of these new yard tractors will reduce cargo de- the roads and help the surrounding local communities’ and the regions’ economic re- lays, operating costs, highway maintenance costs, and diesel emissions. covery,” said Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Oregon and Washington — M-84 Barge Service Expansion (awarded The America’s Marine Highway Program promotes the increased use of the na- $3,200,000): Sponsored by the Port of Morrow, Tidewater Barge Lines, Inc. was tion’s navigable waterways to ensure landside congestion relief, new and efficient awarded the grant to support the expansion of barge services from the Port of Mor- transportation options, and increased performance of the surface transportation sys- row in Boardman, Oregon, to Vancouver, Washington. The expansion will include the tem. The program works with public and private stakeholders to achieve these goals. procurement of a new barge capable of handling a combination of containers that will Of the eight projects that were awarded grants, seven are located in Opportuni- ultimately alleviate area traffic by diverting freight to the underutilized M-84 corridor. ty Zones, which were created to revitalize low-income and economically distressed American Samoa — Port and Landside Infrastructure Improvements (award- communities using private investment. Low-income communities are nominated by ed $943,000): Sponsored by the Port of Pago Pago American Samoa, the grant will U.S. States, U.S. possessions and the District of Columbia and then certified by the be used to purchase a yard floodlighting system, rehabilitate the dock fender system, U. S. Secretary of the Treasury as Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones have been resurface the container yard, and procure forklifts. Funding this project will increase certified in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. the port’s ability to be more flexible with its operations area, resulting in an increase “The continued expansion and modernization of the U.S. marine transportation in the overall productivity of port facilities. system benefits the maritime industry. U.S. waterway freight systems offer a safe and efficient option for shippers and reduce road traffic and emissions while providing APL ship rescues man from disabled jobs, commerce, and crucial resources to dozens of communities across multiple states,” said Maritime Administrator Mark H. Buzby. sailboat off Dutch Harbor Since 2016, the Maritime Administration has provided $33.8 million in grants for Early last month, the crew of the no longer safe or seaworthy. Luckily, the America’s Marine Highway Program. A total of 18 eligible marine highway proj- U.S.-flag containership APL President the weather was exceptionally calm, ects have received funding assistance to further improve the transportation system Eisenhower rescued a 67-year-old man with 10 miles visibility, calm winds, and national security by adding to the nation’s strategic sealift resources and provid- from a disabled and drifting sailboat two-foot seas and an air temperature ing transportation alternatives during times of disaster or national emergency. Proj- at a position about 500 nautical miles of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The crew of ects receiving funding are: southwest of Dutch Harbor. At about the President Eisenhower launched one Illinois — M-35/M-55 Container on Barge Service (awarded $1,268,800): 0900 hours, Coast Guard District 17 of their small boats, retrieved the dis- Sponsored by America’s Central Port District, the grant will support the purchase received an EPIRB distress alert from tressed sailor and brought him aboard. of a 275-ton crane, eighteen cameras and their installation, and a Container Tilter. the sailing vessel Miss Lilly. The man “This individual is very lucky the America’s Central Port District Container Handling and Securing Equipment Proj- aboard reported that the vessel was motor vessel President Eisenhower was ect will bring efficient container on barge movement to the St. Louis area on the disabled and adrift and he was in need relatively close and answered our ur- M-55. In addition to increasing container-on barge movement, this award will re- of Coast Guard assistance. gent broadcast to assist — their efforts vitalize some of these areas and recreate the strong heritage of river transportation. Due to the long distance to the po- are commendable,” said Adam DeRo- Indiana — M-70 Barge Service (awarded $545,136): Sponsored by Ports of In- sition, the District 17 command center cher, the District 17 Senior Search and diana, the grant will establish a new storage facility and support expansion of its ex- requested help from nearby commer- Rescue Controller. “The sailing vessel isting Marine Highway service between Nucor Gallatin in Ghent, Kentucky and the cial vessels using the AMVER system, Miss Lilly was so far away from our as- Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville. Components include the construction of an outdoor along with an urgent GMDSS broad- sets it would have taken much longer laydown area and the purchase of a forklift. This award will create supply chain ef- cast. The center also diverted the Coast for us to arrive on scene to assist.” ficiencies for Nucor and the private sector partners as well as generate public bene- Guard cutter Mellon and launched an According to the Coast Guard, the fits by taking over 2,000 trucks off the highways and eliminating more than 130,000 Air Station Kodiak C-130J Hercules President Eisenhower intervention may miles in one-way truck hauls per year. aircraft to assist with the search and have saved the sailor’s life. All of the Kentucky — M-70 Barge Service (awarded $2,363,800): Sponsored by OKI provide a communications platform. boat’s sails were ripped, the engine was (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments), Nucor Steel Branden- The crew of the APL President inoperable and the electronics all failed burg was awarded the grant to support the construction of a marine terminal and Eisenhower responded to the alert and except for the EPIRB. consists of two re-purposed casino . By moving cargo via barge on the Ohio diverted 30 nautical miles to assist the The President Eisenhower is a U.S.- River, the marine terminal is expected to employ approximately 20 people with full- Miss Lilly. The President Eisenhower flag, 7,500 TEU container ship built in time jobs in the material handling and stevedoring functions as well as related jobs arrived and established verbal com- South Korea. At the time of the rescue, for fleet boat operators and deckhands. In addition, this award will help stimulate the munications with the man who want- she was underway on a voyage from U.S. shipbuilding industry on America’s inland waterways. ed to abandon his vessel and come on Oakland to Yokohama. Louisiana and Tennessee — Baton Rouge-New Orleans Shuttle of the M-55 board, reporting that the sailboat was (awarded $778,350): Sponsored by the Port of New Orleans, SEACOR AMH was awarded the grant to provide permanent dunnage fabrication and installation in 29 of its existing pool of barges. Permanent dunnage fabrication will increase utilization of the barges. The award will support the continued growth of the Memphis, Tennes- see to Port Allen, Louisiana container shuttle service and allow the movement of 10 percent more containers per barge. New York and New Jersey — M-95 Container and Trailer-on-Barge Service (awarded $308,000): Sponsored by the New York City Economic Development Cor- poration, the US Coastal Service Inc. was awarded the grant to support the launch of a new barge service between Kearny Point, New Jersey, and Newtown Creek, New York. The award will fund the planning, permitting, and engineering studies re- quired to start operation. This service will establish New York Harbor and its ports Honor Roll

Voluntary donations to General Treasury — June 2020: Eeric White, #3925...... $100.00 Dues Paying Pensioners — End of 2nd Quarter 2020: Norval Ayers, #3440 (P-2665) Pensioned 9/1/04 San Francisco Roger Brucks, #3468 (P-2758) Pensioned 6/1/14 San Francisco Robert Bugarin, #3505 (P-2756) Pensioned 4/1/14 Wilmington Michael Carr, #3550 (P-2718) Pensioned 5/1/11 Seattle Bonny Coloma, #3537 (P-2763) Pensioned 11/1/14 Honolulu Anthony DeLa Rosa, #3496 (P-2753) Pensioned 1/1/14 San Francisco Armando DeLos Reyes, #2231 (P-2541) Pensioned 4/1/93 San Francisco Henry Disley, #2147 (P-2617) Pensioned 4/1/05 San Francisco Clifford Harris, #3585 (P-2784) Pensioned 6/1/17 San Francisco Pictured is the crew of the MV APL President Eisenhower with a rescued mari- Richard Manley, #3747 (P-2783) Pensioned 6/1/17 Wilmington ner from an incapacitated sailboat plucked from disaster 500 miles southwest Taliaferro Milton, #3654 (P-2808) Pensioned 5/1/20 San Francisco of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The crew picked up a distress call relayed by Thomas O’Neal, #3546 (P-2769) Pensioned 7/1/15 Seattle the Coast Guard, diverted the ship from its course and sailed to the rescue. Herman Richter, #3521 (P-2779) Pensioned 1/1/17 San Francisco The survivor is wearing the Old Navy shirt in this photo. MFOW crew mem- Joe Rubio, #3697 (P-2757) Pensioned 4/1/14 San Francisco bers aboard the vessel were ERJ Neil Warren, JM-5105; REJ Otto Garcia, #3784; James F. Upchurch, #3455 (P-2666) Pensioned 11/1/04 San Francisco DJU Lary Santos, #3752 and Wiper Leandro Acosta, JM-5346. Page 8 THE MARINE FIREMAN FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 Wilmington Notes Honolulu Notes In June we dispatched 67 jobs: five If a man is absent, the shift will be short Honolulu hall had a much better a hotel, to punching out his brother. In APL, two Matson and eight PCS ship- and the workload per man will have to month in June, with 61 total jobs dis- the end, he did leave the job immediate- board billets; and 14 Shore Mechanics. increase. The numbers used to determine patched. This comes after a couple of ly and lost three days’ pay. His brother Seven applicants worked standby jobs. the work performed will fall; it is not months of lower-than-average stand- tested negative but had a bad infection We have 26 A-, 17 B- and 13 C-seniority rocket science. This is a common practice by jobs being called. We picked up the in a couple of his organs. The standby members registered. by fixers who are employed by the com- Dahl Oiler job and Sisler Oiler job on wiper received grace, and he felt good Ships have been on schedule this past pany prior to negotiations. All of this is the open board, with members scram- about putting safety first by leaving the month and our crews have been report- stressing out the gang and I do not know bling to find a flu shot. It is very hard to job site immediately. ing back with few clarifications. Again how long they can handle it. They are do- find the flu vaccine nine months after The last case was a crew member. much thanks to the Steward Depart- ing a good job so far. Management thinks flu season, and you won’t find any in July The entire ship’s crew was tested, and ments on our ships; we appreciate your they are doing a great job but has not ad- because the vaccine expires. The easiest the ship was disinfected. Cargo was de- efforts very much. dressed this and it must be done soon thing to do is get a free shot from Kaiser layed for five hours during this time. Requirements for shipping have been or it could be detrimental to a cohesive when flu season begins. Luckily, the crew member tested nega- adjusted per extensions of current gov- working environment. Presently the Honolulu registration tive and got to keep his job. This COVID ernment issued documents. The morning The gate is open four days a week, list has 15 “A” seniority members, 5 “B” may not be so deadly to most, but it will job calls are still at 1030. Masks are re- another cost saving measure. The word seniority members, and 6 “C” seniority stop you from making money and could quired in County and main- around the Los Angeles Harbor is that members. also involve your shipmates (highly in- taining six feet for social distancing is ap- this terminal has the slowest turnaround Hats off to applicant Joshua Halter- fectious). Always work safely. preciated and required. time to pick up or drop off a can versus man, who endured nine months aboard Aloha, Crewmembers calling here are al- the fastest turnaround time a few years the Gulf Express experiencing the Per- Mario Higa, Port Agent lowed to go ashore provided they ad- ago. Investment has been on tech in the sian Gulf, coast of Iran, and COVID here to local requirements. For members yard and triple handling of a reefer con- shutting down anyone from flying in or ashore I hope that you all are taking care tainers versus two-time with prior opera- out of the Middle East. I think it would HOWZ SHIPPING? of yourselves daily as I don’t want any of tions. It is hard to explain without going have killed him if he had been unable June 2020 you to lose any work opportunities that into detail but suffice to say that this pro- to get off now in June and had to go San Francisco are available to you. If you are exposed cedure is 33 percent more labor intensive through the Persian Gulf summer. Electrician...... 5 and not even sick then you will jeopar- for our gang than prior yard operations. In June we had a few COVID scares. Electrician/Reefer/Jr. Engineer...... 1 dize that chance due to quarantine re- Work on the SS Lane Victory is still The first one was me feeling ill. In Ho- Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 1 quirements. So wear a mask if you care on hold. The majority of volunteers on nolulu if you call them to just relay your Junior Engineer (Day) ...... 2 about yourself, your co-workers and your the ship have been taking a break provid- symptoms, they will tell you to test, Oiler...... 4 family. ed by Covid-19 and are maintaining so- which means you are asked to self-quar- Wiper...... 3 Over at Pier 300, Foreman Ken Jus- cial distancing. antine and test. This is even if the doctor Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 15 tice, #3678; and Leadermen Mike Robles, The usual union monthly meetings believes you don’t have COVID. #3855, Frank Marinovich, #3663, and have been curtailed and communication The second scare was with a stand- Standby Wiper...... 16 George Sims, #3669, and gang have had has been via phone. I wish I had some by wiper who was on the job while get- TOTAL ...... 47 few problems. They have been stretched good news but I cannot do that all the ting a call from home that his brother Wilmington pretty thin as the company is trying to time. Anyway hang in there and think was being admitted to the hospital sus- Electrician...... 2 maintain a lower gang count. The high positive. pected of having COVID. Several things Electrician/Reefer/Jr. Engineer...... 2 count of reliefs has been because we have Aloha, went through his head, from thinking Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 2 no manpower to cover the job otherwise. Port Agent of his whole family (they all live togeth- Sonny Gage, Junior Engineer (Day) ...... 3 er, parents, kids, and wife), to disinfect- Oiler...... 3 ing the whole house, to moving out into Wiper...... 4 Shore Mechanic...... 14 Seattle Notes Regular membership Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 15 During the month of May, Seattle at one time. When the jobs are filled, I Standby Wiper...... 22 shipped the following: two Electricians, will call in two shipped members for pa- meeting dates TOTAL ...... 67 three Reefer/Electricians, one Oiler and perwork. While inside filling out your 2020 five Standby Reefers. forms, please limit your contact with Seattle Seattle currently has ten A-senior- surfaces and do not loiter in the hall August 5 S.F. Headquarters Electrician...... 2 Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 3 ity, six B-seniority and five C-seniori- once finished. Sea stories can be shared 12 Branches ty members registered for shipping. All while masked, six feet apart, and in the Oiler...... 1 hands please do not come into the hall parking lot. Sept. 2 S.F. Headquarters Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 5 if you are immediately returning from Fraternally, 9 Branches TOTAL ...... 11 travel outside Washington State. We are Brendan Bohannon, Representative October 7 S.F. Headquarters Honolulu considered an essential job for good rea- 14 Branches Electrician/Reefer/Jr. Engineer...... 2 son and cannot afford the spread of in- fection to our fleet. Political Nov. 4 S.F. Headquarters Reefer/Electrician/Jr. Engineer...... 2 Junior Engineer (Day) ...... 1 Considering the close quarters of 12* Branches the Seattle hall, during the summer ction und Oiler...... 3 A F Dec. 2 S.F. Headquarters months, job call will be held outside Wiper...... 1 and no more than two members inside Voluntary donations for June 2020: 9 Branches Shore Mechanic...... 1 Trae Kranz, JM-5354...... $40.00 (*Thursday meeting, due to a holiday Standby Electrician/Reefer...... 24 Richard Manley, P-2783...... $30.00 the day before) Standby Wiper...... 27 Benefits paid Vicente Cacacho, #3828...... $40.00 TOTAL ...... 61 during June Andreas Moreno, #3542...... $100.00 Marion Cruzat, #3939...... $50.00 MARINE FIREMAN SUBSCRIPTIONS, Death Benefits Sony Arandia, JM-5250...... $25.00 None Eliseo Ramiscal, #3932...... $25.00 AND VOLUNTARY PAF DONATIONS Burial Benefits None Please use the following form. Excess Medical $5,181.67 Active MFOW PENSION or Glasses and Examinations $400.00 NAME (Print)______BOOK NO.______

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