Volume 74, Number 12 December 2012

New Tonnage Beck Notice Scholarship Info Page 3 Page 6 Pages 11, 14 President’s Report SIU Members Aid Sandy Victims When Superstorm Sandy pummeled the East Coast in late October, SIU members sprang into action. The Victory for Working Families New York-New Jersey region needed all the help it could get, and Seafarers were prepared to assist in any After all the TV and radio ads, all of the debates, the constant way they could. media coverage and the endless Facebook posts, I wouldn’t blame “We keep the necessary people and stand ready at Seafarers one bit if you’re beyond happy to have Election Day fading a minute’s notice to assist in whatever the endeavor in the rear-view mirror, regardless of which candidates you backed. may be,” said SIU Director of Manpower Bart Rogers. But even as the SIU and the rest of the labor movement jumped “People depend on us to be ready and they appreciate into action promoting workers’ rights in this so-called lame-duck ses- that we are.” sion of Congress, and as we prepare to work with the second Obama In accordance with direction from the Obama ad- administration, there are some very important lessons to take away ministration, the SIU worked to rapidly to crew three from what happened across the country on November 6. New York-bound relief vessels mere hours after the Right at the top of the list is the very real, ongoing power of storm made landfall. The ships would serve as a sort grassroots activities demonstrated by SIU members and many, many of floating hotel that provided housing, hot food and others who volunteered in support of pro-worker candidates at every showers to hundreds of emergency responders work- level of government. Grassroots mobilization quite simply is our edge ing to deal with the storm’s aftermath. The Seafarers-crewed Wright docks in Staten Is- land, N.Y. when it comes to electing people who’ll support maritime, collective Upon hearing the activation orders, Rogers said, the bargaining and other workers’ rights. We’ll never be able to outspend response was swift. the anti-worker front groups, but, brothers and sisters, do we ever “The hurricane hit on Monday and Tuesday and we ravaged citizens, AMP said it would not stand in the know how to get out the vote! crewed the ships on Wednesday,” he said. “Everybody way of the Jones Act waiver and would do whatever it Those of you who’ve knocked on doors, worked the phones, wants to be able to help and do their part in any way could to help alleviate the fuel shortage. handed out leaflets and helped provide transportation to the polls they can. Being able to feel like you’re making a dif- “Our industry is already actively facilitating the know quite well that grassroots mobilization rarely is glamorous. You ference inspires a lot of people.” movement of petroleum and other products in the could say it’s the electoral equivalent of chipping and painting – not The Baltimore-based, Crowley-operated SS Wright, Northeast. A fleet of American vessels are standing by especially fun, but the price of inaction eventually would be steep. along with the training ship Kennedy from the Massa- ready to assist as harbors and terminals open,” AMP Monetary donations are important, too. It’s part of the system chusetts Maritime Academy, docked at Staten Island’s said in its letter to the administration. “We are not we’ve got and the world we live in. On that note, I thank Seafarers for Home Port Pier to house FEMA community relations aware of any circumstances where American vessels your ongoing support of SPAD, our voluntary political action fund. surge personnel and American Red Cross teams. have not been available to meet transportation needs. SPAD is extremely critical for your union. It helps us protect your The training ship Empire State, from Fort Schuyler, However, in certain circumstances existing law per- livelihoods. And, as reported elsewhere in this edition, the money N.Y., sailed to the SUNY Maritime Academy in the mits the granting of Jones Act waivers when no Amer- was well-spent, as an overwhelming majority of SPAD-backed candi- Bronx to support FEMA community relations surge ican vessels are available. In those circumstances, we dates won their elections. personnel. will not oppose waivers that are necessary to facilitate In reading about the elections, there were far too many statistics to Rogers said the 62 Seafarers who crewed the three the delivery of petroleum products into the regions af- fully remember them all. But for us in the labor movement, here are ships came from around the East Coast, many of them fected by Hurricane Sandy. That has been our position some important numbers that you probably didn’t see in your local from areas that were devastated by the storm. There in previous similar national emergencies, and that is newspaper or hear about on television. In the key battleground states, is currently no timeframe on when the ships and their our position today.” union members and labor-backed groups made more than 5.5 million crews might return home. Seafarers weren’t the only union members lending phone calls and knocked on nearly 3.3 million doors to promote pro- “It’s a pretty big commitment to ask someone to a hand. Trade unionists from practically every sector worker candidates, far surpassing the efforts of our opponents. Union leave their home in a storm like that to crew a ship. pitched in with the relief effort. families composed a much higher percentage of actual voters across Even being in the heart of the storm, they rallied and There were the Fire Fighters who put out storm- the nation as compared to our percentage of the workforce. And in did a really good job of getting these ships together,” related fires, Transport Workers who got New York’s the states that essentially decided the race for the White House, we he said. “A lot of people made a lot of sacrifices.” flooded subway system back in order, Utility Workers voted for the Obama-Biden ticket by significant majorities. That sacrifice was spread across the maritime in- who repaired downed power lines, Electrical Work- As AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka put it, union families made dustry. In a letter to President Obama, the American ers who restored power, Letter Carriers who delivered the difference in the firewall states of Ohio, Wisconsin and Nevada Maritime Partnership (AMP) said it would do what- mail through the storm and Laborers who cleared de- and probably at least three or four other ones. The numbers are still ever was required to help those affected by the storm. bris from the streets. being crunched, but there’s no doubt working families tipped the “Nothing is more important right now than the “Most of the work repairing and rebuilding the outcomes not just for the White House but also in many Senate and safety and security of our fellow Americans,” the let- storm-ravaged areas will be done by talented and hard- House races and on issues like California’s anti-worker Proposition ter read. “Our industry is working around the clock working union members,” the AFL-CIO wrote on its 32. responding to this emergency.” website. “Many of the organizations dealing with San- Our work is never finished and we’re moving forward, but stick The help was definitely needed. Early estimates dy’s devastation emphasize the importance of union with me for two final points about the elections. One, I offer sincere showed the storm caused nearly $50 billion in property workers’ expertise and skill.” thanks and congratulations to our members who donated their time damage alone. Thousands saw their homes ravaged, As the work continues, many are reminded of 2005 during this election cycle. As the old adage goes, victory has 100 while more went without power for weeks. and Hurricane Katrina. Back then, the SIU also mo- fathers, while defeat is an orphan. You all have the right to claim Due to storm-related disruptions, New York and bilized ships and provided shelter for workers. Those victory! Two, I of course realize the emotions involved in elections, New Jersey experienced severe fuel shortages and ships were deployed for months. especially the race between President Obama and Governor Rom- resorted to gasoline rationing. To help alleviate that “It’s very similar. Katrina dealt with a lot of flood- ney. But the elections are over, and we need to move forward as one problem, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napoli- ing and so has Hurricane Sandy,” Rogers said, adding union, one family, one crew. We are the Brotherhood of the Sea, and tano issued a blanket Jones Act waiver to allow addi- that one difference was the New York-New Jersey re- that’s the strongest bond of all. tional ships to transport petroleum products from the gion wasn’t accustomed to such weather. Gulf of Mexico to Northeastern ports. “They’ve never seen a storm surge like this be- Happy Holidays Re-affirming its commitment to helping storm- fore,” he said. It’s hard to believe another year has passed, but the winter holi- days once again are upon us. To all our brothers and sisters, active and retired, and to their families, I extend my very best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. Whether you’re at sea or on Union Support Drives Election Victories the beach, I appreciate your support and look forward to tackling the challenges of the New Year. Seafarer-Supported Candidates See Success Nationwide The collective voice of Seafarers and fellow longtime SIU allies remain in office, but also helps working class voters was heard clearly on Election pro-maritime challengers unseat anti-maritime op- Day, with the vast majority of SIU- and union-sup- ponents. ported candidates emerging victorious. “There’s nothing like walking into an office and Headlined by the historic re-election of Presi- they say you’re with Seafarers and you’ve been with dent Barack Obama, Election Day saw Seafarers them from the very beginning,” Schoeneman said. throughout the country mobilize to ensure candi- In battleground states across the country, Seafar- Volume 74, Number 12 December 2012 dates friendly to labor and maritime issues would ers and fellow union members volunteered to reg- serve in Washington. In addition to Obama’s re- ister voters and get out the vote. According to the The SIU online: www.seafarers.org election were the victories of a bipartisan collec- AFL-CIO (the national federation of trade unions to tion of U.S. House and Senate candidates supported which the SIU is affiliated), the working-class vote The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers by the SIU. Of those, 100 percent of SIU-supported played a vital role in electing Obama and other pro- International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL- Senate incumbents (12) and 94 percent of SIU- worker candidates. A post-election survey showed CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Pe- supported House incumbents (117) were re-elected. 65 percent of union members voted for Obama, riodicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Of the non-incumbent challengers supported by the compared to 33 percent for Republican nominee Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, SIU, 57 percent of Senate candidates (four) and 70 Mitt Romney. Camp Springs, MD 20746. percent of House candidates (23) won, with three “They believe that President Obama will work to Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Manag- races that were still too close to call as of publica- build a strong middle class and invest in America,” ing Editor/Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Brian tion. Aside from the SIU’s participation in grass- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said in a post- Ahern; Photographer, Harry Gieske; Administrative Support, Misty Dobry. roots efforts, the union also donates to candidates election press conference. through the Seafarers Political Activity Donation The AFL-CIO’s massive voter outreach program, Copyright © 2012 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD. All Rights Reserved. (SPAD). known as Working America, was composed of hun- “For the most part, we won,” said SIU Political dreds of thousands of members, including Seafar- and Legislative Director Brian Schoeneman. “These ers, making phone calls, canvassing neighborhoods, The Seafarers International Union are people who know the industry, know maritime registering voters and getting people to the polls. engaged an environmentally friendly and know what we do.” Trumka said those efforts helped overcome a “tidal printer for the production of this The victory of pro-maritime candidates, Schoen- wave of corporate cash” designed to drown out the newspaper. eman said, emphasizes the importance of donating voice of working people. to SPAD. Funded through voluntary contributions from SIU members, SPAD not only works to ensure Continued on Page 10 2 Seafarers LOG December 2012 Crew members from the Ocean Wave (photo at left) and Ocean Wind (above) pose with SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and Asst. VP Jim McGee at the christening ceremony in New Orleans. Crowley Christens 2 Ocean-Class Tugs

The SIU welcomed new jobs with the Oct. 26 chris- Crowley, chairman, president and CEO, and Trish platform and floating production, storage and offload- tening of two state-of-the-art Crowley Maritime tug- Martus, wife of Ray Martus, new construction direc- ing unit tows, emergency response and fire fighting.” boats in New Orleans: the Ocean Wave and the Ocean tor for Crowley subsidiary Jensen Maritime, performed “We are raising the bar in terms of reliability, power Wind. the time-honored tradition of christening the double- and environmental friendliness with the addition of SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey and As- hulled vessels. More than 250 guests, including friends these tugboats,” said Crowley. “The investments we sistant Vice President Jim McGee represented the union and employees from Crowley and representatives from are making will serve the needs of these customers for at the ceremony, as did rank-and-file Seafarers from Bollinger Shipyard, of Amelia, La., attended the event. many years to come.” both tugs. A luncheon and vessel tours preceded the event and a The Ocean Wave and Ocean Wind are 146 feet long; According to the company, the Ocean Wind and celebratory reception followed. the Ocean Sun and Ocean Sky are 156 feet long, while Ocean Wave will “work in the U.S. Gulf for a major According to Crowley, the launch of this new class all four tugs have breadths of 44 feet and drafts of 21 customer in the global oil and gas industry.” of tugboats, which also includes Ocean Sun and Ocean feet. According to the company, “They are designed “These tugs are incredible,” Corgey said. “They’re Sky, “further solidifies the company’s standing as an to have a minimum bollard pull of 150 metric tons, real workhorses and truly are cutting-edge.” industry leader in ocean towing, salvage and offshore and range for the vessels will be approximately 12,600 Vessel sponsors Christine Crowley, wife of Tom marine support for the upstream energy industry. Ide- nautical miles at 15 knots free running. They will be ally suited to work with Crowley’s new 455 series high- outfitted with twin-screw, controllable-pitch propellers deck strength barges, which measure 400 feet long by in nozzles and high lift rudders for a combination of 105 feet wide, these ocean-class tugs will be outfitted performance and fuel economy.” for long-range, high-capacity ocean towing, rig moves, The tugs also feature dynamic positioning technol- ogy, which allows each vessel to maintain its posi- tioning and heading automatically using a centralized manual control that continuously calculates environ- mental conditions and adjusts to the dynamics. The Caterpillar-supplied main engines and generators are all EPA Tier II compliant, and can be upgraded to meet future environmental standards, for cleaner emissions and a lower environmental impact. Other vessels in Crowley’s new-build program in- clude the recently completed tenth and final 650-class articulated tug-barge tank vessel (ATB) and three new 750-class ATBs, the Legacy/750-1, Legend/750-2 and Liberty/750-3. Crowley has invested more than $1 bil- lion in new tugs, high-capacity barges and ATBs as part of this program. The Ocean Wave (above) is part of the company’s exten- The remaining ocean-class tugs are being con- sive new-build program while the SIU-crewed Ocean Wind structed at Bollinger Marine Fabricators, LLC, in Ame- (photo at right) is part of a new class of tugboats. lia, La., and are scheduled for delivery in 2013.

NASSCO Delivers USNS Cesar Chavez T-AKE Ships at a Glance

Navy Names Last T-AKE Vessel in Honor of Iconic Labor Leader There are 14 vessels in the Lewis and Clark-class, all of them crewed in the unlicensed positions by The fourteenth and final ship in the Navy’s Lewis and short ceremony in San Diego. SIU Government Services Division members. Clark-class – the USNS Cesar Chavez – was delivered to Members of the SIU’s Government Services Division According to an MSC spokesperson, the abbre- the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Oct. 24 during a will sail in the unlicensed slots aboard the dry cargo/am- viation (T-AKE) is pronounced as individual letters munition ship (abbreviated as T-AKE), which was built at rather than as the word “take,” with the “A” stand- the union-contracted General Dynamics NASSCO ship- ing for auxiliary, the K standing for certain types of yard. cargo, and the E standing for certain types ammuni- The ship, which was christened May 5 in San Diego, tion. honors Cesar Chavez, an American farm worker, labor Each ship in the class is 689 feet long, has a beam leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the Na- of 106 feet, a draft of 29.9 feet and can sail at 20 tional Farm Workers Association, which later became the knots. United Farm Workers. He is well known for his use of The 14 Lewis and Clark-class ships are: non-violent tactics that made the farm workers’ struggle a USNS Lewis and Clark moral cause with nationwide support. USNS Sacagawea “This is an historic day for Military Sealift Command, USNS Alan Shepard as we accept into our fleet the last ship in the T-AKE pro- USNS Richard E. Byrd gram,” said Capt. Sylvester Moore, commander, MSC Pa- USNS Robert E. Peary cific. “Like the 13 ships that came before it, USNS Cesar USNS Amelia Earhart Chavez will be an important component in support of the USNS Carl Brashear United States Navy ships and missions around the world. USNS Wally Schirra Whether we are supporting an aircraft carrier or transport- USNS Matthew Perry ing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies, USNS Charles Drew the T-AKEs and all MSC underway replenishment ships USNS Washington Chambers Mrs. Helen Fabela Chavez, widow of Cesar Chavez, chris- bring to life the motto: MSC delivers.” USNS William McLean tens the USNS Cesar Chavez with the traditional bottle of USNS Medgar Evers champagne during a separate ceremony earlier this year. USNS Cesar Chavez (Photo courtesy NASSCO) Continued on Page 4 December 2012 Seafarers LOG 3 Seafarers David Terry (left) and Reuben Brown get their ballots in Jack- sonville. Members line up at the Oakland hall on Nov. 1, the first day ballots were available. Voting Continues in Union’s Election

Voting started last month and will proposed constitutional amendments. 2012 issue of the Seafarers LOG. bers at their last known address, with a continue through Dec. 31 in the elec- At the union halls, a member in Additionally, a notice of the elec- list of all voting locations as well as a tion of officers of the SIU’s Atlantic, good standing (upon presenting his or tion was mailed in October to all mem- sample of the official ballot. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/ her book) is given a ballot and two en- NMU. velopes. After his or her selection is Balloting is taking place at 20 SIU marked, the ballot is folded and placed halls across the country. Full-book SIU inside an envelope marked “ballot.” members in good standing are eligible That envelope then is sealed inside to vote in the election, which will de- a postage-paid envelope bearing the termine union officers for the 2013- mailing address of the bank depository 2016 term. The ballot also includes two where ballots are kept until submitted proposed constitutional amendments – to the union tallying committee. one concerning amended language in The rank-and-file tallying commit- Article XIII that would reflect a change tee, consisting of two members from in the law, the other concerning the each of the union’s constitutional ports, union’s name. will be elected in December. They will Seafarers may obtain their bal- convene in early January and will tabu- lots from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays late and announce the election results. through Saturdays, except legal holi- Article XIII of the union’s constitu- days, until Dec. 31. tion spells out the procedures by which The ballot includes the list of can- an election will be conducted. The It’s an SIU Guam tradition: The first didates seeking the posts of president, entire text of Article XIII, along with ballot in the union’s election is se- cured where America’s day begins. executive vice president, secretary-trea- a sample ballot, a list of voting loca- Steward/Baker John Neal (left), pic- surer, six vice presidents, six assistant tions, the constitutional committee’s tured with Port Agent John Hoskins, is vice presidents and 10 port agents (for report and other related information SA Charlotte Chastain is pictured at the believed to have been the first mem- a total of 25 positions) along with the appears on pages 6-10 of the October Jacksonville hall. ber to secure a ballot.

SIU Crews Among Five Seafarers-crewed vessels and three Chavez Joins MSC’s CIVMAR Fleet champions of the maritime industry were hon- ored at this year’s United Seamen’s Service AOTOS Honorees Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) awards Continued from Page 3 The ships in this class are replacing dinner, which took place Oct. 26 in New York vessels such as the Kilauea-class ammu- City. Receiving AOTOS awards were (group With a crew of 125 CIVMARS work- nition ships and Mars- and Sirius-class photo, from left) International Shipholding ing for MSC (including SIU members combat stores ships as they reach the Corporation CEO and Chairman Niels John- and licensed officers) and 11 U.S. Navy end of their service lives. sen, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.), and Sailors who provide operational support Overseas Shipholding Group Senior VP Capt. and supply coordination, the 689-foot- Robert Johnston. Detailed information about those honorees appeared in the August LOG. long Chavez is slated for use by MSC’s SIU President Michael Sacco (other photo) Combat Logistics Force, or CLF. CLF introduced Johnston, who also heads OSG’s ships – also manned by SIU Govern- U.S.-flag strategic business unit. The 700- ment Services Division members – de- plus attendees also saw awards presented to liver ammunition, food, fuel and other representatives from the SIU-crewed Ocean supplies to U.S. and allied ships at sea, Titan, USNS 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, USNS enabling the Navy to maintain a world- Mercy, Green Cove, and Horizon Reliance. wide forward presence. The hospital ship Mercy was recognized for According to the Navy, the first 11 humanitarian mission Pacific Partnership, while the Lopez was saluted for saving a con- dry cargo/ammunition ships are operat- tractor’s life. The other three vessels received ing as part of the CLF, “delivering vital honors for at-sea rescues. fuel, equipment and supplies to Navy warships at sea. The remaining three ships in the T-AKE class are expected to be assigned to maritime preposition- ing squadrons, which strategically place combat cargo at sea for rapid delivery to warfighters ashore.” “The delivery of Chavez marks a significant milestone for MSC – we are now at full capacity with our dry-cargo and ammunition ships and stand ready to support a wide-range of Department of Defense requirements,” said Rear Ad- miral Mark Buzby, MSC commander. “The T-AKEs, and the professional mariners who operate them, are a true SIU Government Services Division mem- testament to MSC’s ability to operate bers will sail aboard the USNS Cesar forward and provide an unprecedented Chavez, shown at its delivery ceremony level of service and support to our warf- Oct. 24 in San Diego. (Photo courtesy ighters worldwide.” NASSCO)

4 Seafarers LOG December 2012 Former Administrators Speak Out for Merchant Marine Two former U.S. maritime adminis- reversing the cuts by enacting the Saving trators – retired Vice Adm. Albert Her- Essential American Sailors (SEAS) Act, berger and retired Capt. William Schubert H.R. 6170, which was introduced by U.S. – are speaking out for the U.S. Merchant Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Jeff Marine in an opinion piece published by Landry (R-La.) and which has dozens of Defense News. Herberger, who also was cosponsors. deputy commander of the U.S. Trans- “We salute them for recognizing the portation Command, served at MarAd national security imperative of ensur- from 1993-97, while Schubert served at ing the readiness of the U.S. Merchant the agency from 2001-05. Both currently Marine, and we urge other members to work as maritime consultants. join the movement to enact this bill and Their jointly written piece begins: reverse the unwarranted and dangerous “During times of war or national emer- cut in U.S.-flag shipping requirements,” gency, the U.S. government relies on the Herberger and Schubert wrote. “We un- U.S. Merchant Marine and its public-pri- derstand that congressional leaders must vate partnership with the Department of often make tough decisions. Reversing Defense to ensure there is adequate U.S.- the cut to cargo preference and preserv- controlled capacity to transport critical ing the U.S. Merchant Marine is not one cargo anywhere in the world at any time. of them.” “Thanks to this partnership, the U.S. They added, “Since its founding in Merchant Marine’s vessels, infrastructure 1776, our nation has depended on the and manpower are at the nation’s disposal U.S. Merchant Marine to ensure that we whenever necessary. Without this, have a trustworthy, reliable sealift capa- Vice Adm. Al Herberger Capt. William Schubert our assured ability to deliver military bility so no country can have a veto over equipment and supplies quickly and U.S. foreign policy. Most recently, U.S.- efficiently to our soldiers would be flag vessels safely and effectively carried foreign ships and foreign crews to carry MarAd has indicated that the Defense severely diminished.” more than 90 percent of military supplies some of its most important cargoes. Department would need $13 billion in Herberger and Schubert go on to cite for the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. “The U.S. Merchant Marine is critical capital costs plus $1 billion in annual op- recent, dangerous cuts to cargo prefer- Without the citizen merchant mariners not only because it is a trustworthy ex- erating costs to replicate the sealift capac- ence that will wipe out American jobs and manning these ships, the U.S. would be tension of U.S. military capabilities, but ity that it obtains at a fraction of that price harm the nation’s security. They advocate forced to depend on politically unreliable also because it is cost-effective. In fact, through the U.S. Merchant Marine.” Deputy Maritime Administrator ITF General Secretary Announces An ‘Eager Partner’ of Industry

The new United States deputy maritime administrator re- May 2013 as His Retirement Date cently told industry representatives that advocacy groups and teamwork are vital in promoting a strong U.S. Merchant Marine. Captain Paul “Chip” Jaenichen, a retired U.S. Navy officer David Cockroft, who has been who earlier this year was appointed to his post at the Maritime general secretary of the International Administration (MarAd), made his remarks Oct. 31 during a lun- Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) cheon meeting sponsored by the Propeller Club of the United since 1993, announced in late Octo- States. Several SIU headquarters officials attended the gathering, ber that he will retire at the end of which took place in the nation’s capital. May 2013 when he reaches age 60. Jaenichen said organizations like the Propeller Club, the The announcement was made American Maritime Partnership (AMP) coalition and others are at the meeting of the ITF executive vitally important in boosting American-flag shipping. He also board in Copenhagen, Denmark, said that when it comes to meeting his agency’s goals, “It’s clear which also agreed to appoint Stephen that we cannot do it alone.” Cotton, who is currently ITF mari- He said he is utilizing lessons from his 30-year U.S. Navy ca- time coordinator, as acting general reer, such as the importance of learning the commercial maritime secretary. industry’s history and the decisions that have led to its current The SIU is an active ITF affiliate, state. He described himself as an “eager partner” who is reaching and SIU Secretary-Treasurer David out to, and meeting with, representatives from every component Heindel serves as chair of the federa- of the industry, including labor. tion’s Seafarers’ Section. The deputy admin- Cockroft stated, “Next year I will istrator acknowledged have been the chief executive officer recent cuts to the food of this remarkable global union fed- aid component of eration for 20 years. Although I was cargo preference and elected for a four-year period at the said the administra- 42nd ITF congress in Mexico City tion is working “very in 2010, I feel it is important to give diligently” to reverse Stephen Cotton my successor enough time to estab- David Cockroft those losses. lish good relations with every part Despite the draw- of this organization prior to the 43rd downs in Iraq and congress in 2014. He continued, “As transport he pushed the FOC campaign to its Afghanistan, he sees “I am very happy that the board unions we are beginning to change current formidable state, and his leg- opportunities for U.S.- has decided to appoint Stephen Cot- the face of trade union power and acy certainly will continue.” flag shipping. ton to this position,” Cockroft contin- make a real impact on the global Looking toward the future under Finally, Jaenichen ued. “Stephen has taken the maritime economy. We will defeat those who Cotton’s guidance, Heindel contin- wants to strengthen the activities of the ITF, including the would attack trade union rights and ued, “Steve is a bright, young prag- Maritime Security Pro- ITF flag of convenience (FOC) cam- weaken workers’ industrial muscle. matist that brings new ideas and gram even more, and paign and its younger brother the We will have more, bigger, better determination. He will pick up on he repeatedly called ports of convenience campaign, to unions in the ITF and we will deliver David’s legacy and bring the whole for greater backing of new heights. There is not a shipping real gains to ordinary workers ev- of the ITF to the next level. Steve the Title XI shipbuild- company or port employer anywhere erywhere. Now and in the future we has more than proven himself dur- ing loan guarantee pro- that does not respect the strength of have a real opportunity to take for- ing his time as the federation’s mar- gram. the ITF…. ward an ITF that’s built on the solid itime coordinator with his energetic MarAd is an agency “As for my own future plans,” foundations left by the outstanding approach to the FOC campaign. He within the Department he concluded, “I remain committed predecessors I’ve been fortunate to also brings an ability to oversee a of Transportation. Its to giving help to the development have had – the most recent of whom broader vision on supply-chain self-described mission of strong, democratic, worker-led is David Cockroft, who has helped logistics. I am confident that the is, in part, to maintain unions in every part of the world, but turn this organization into the global future of the federation is in good, “the health of the mer- at a pace and to a timetable which en- powerhouse that it is today.” steady hands.” Capt. Paul “Chip” Jaenichen chant marine, since able me also to pay more attention to Heindel has worked closely both ITF President Paddy Crumlin Deputy MarAd Administrator commercial mariners, my family and friends.” with Cockroft and Cotton for the past added, “The unanimous decision of vessels, and intermo- Cotton commented, “To step into 14 years. the executive board today reflects the dal facilities are vital for supporting national security, and so the David’s shoes and to take on this “Transport unions worldwide mature leadership of David Cockroft agency provides support and information for current mariners, new role is a huge responsibility and owe a huge vote of thanks to David and of the ITF. The personal, po- extensive support for educating future mariners, and programs an extraordinary challenge. But it’s Cockroft for his successful efforts litical and industrial qualities of the to educate America’s young people about the vital role the mari- not my responsibility alone, it is one during the past 20 years,” Heindel only candidate for acting general time industry plays in the lives of all Americans. The Maritime shared by everyone within the ITF said. “Cockroft put the ITF on the secretary, Steve Cotton, place the Administration also maintains a fleet of cargo ships in reserve to community worldwide.” map. Through his steady leadership, ITF well for the future.” provide surge sealift during war and national emergencies….”

December 2012 Seafarers LOG 5 Summary Annual Report for Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan Summary Annual Report This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers Your Rights to Additional Information Money Purchase Pension Plan, (Employer Identification No. You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual re- For Seafarers International Union 52-1994914, Plan No. 001) for the period January 1, 2011 to port, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are December 31, 2011. The annual report has been filed with included in that report: AGLIWD 401(K) Plan the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required 1. An accountant’s report; This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers International under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 2. Assets held for investment; Union AGLIWD 401(K) Plan, (Employer Identification No. 26-1527179, (ERISA). 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets; Plan No. 002) for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. The and annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Admin- Basic Financial Statement 4. Information regarding any common or collective trust, istration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust (benefits pooled separate accounts, master trusts or 03-12 investment en- of 1974 (ERISA). are provided in whole from trust funds). Plan expenses were tities in which the plan participates. $5,087,447. These expenses included $1,122,760 in administra- Basic Financial Statement tive expenses and $3,964,687 in benefits paid to participants To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust (benefits are provided in and beneficiaries. A total of 16,541 persons were participants in thereof, write or call the office of Margaret R. Bowen, Ad- whole from trust funds). Plan expenses were $1,329,061. These expenses or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although ministrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) included $71,938 in administrative expenses, $1,227,609 in benefits paid not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive ben- 899-0675. to participants and beneficiaries and $29,514 in other expenses. A total of efits. You also have the right to receive from the plan administra- 11,003 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the tor, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right plan, was $84,504,688 as of December 31, 2011 compared to liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement to receive benefits. $78,273,129 as of January 1, 2011. During the plan year the of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $6,231,559. or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from $11,331,762 as of December 31, 2011 compared to $10,431,831 as of Janu- This increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying ary 1, 2011. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the notes will be included as part of that report. These portions of net assets of $899,931. This increase includes unrealized appreciation or value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value the report are furnished without charge. depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the of the assets at the beginning of the year, or the cost of as- You also have the legally protected right to examine the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets sets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of annual report at the main office of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. $11,029,497, including employer contributions of $7,074,791, Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Depart- The plan had total income of $2,228,992, including employee contributions employee contributions of $82,946, gains of $211,834 from the ment of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from of $2,131,394 and earnings from investments of $15,678. sale of assets and earnings from investments of $3,659,926. the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. The plan has contracts with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Com- Requests to the Department should be addressed to: U.S. De- pany, and Ing Life Insurance and Annuity Company which allocate funds Minimum Funding Standards partment of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, toward individual policies. The total premiums paid for the plan year end- Enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded Public Disclosure Room, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite ing December 31, 2011 were $0. in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. N-1513, Washington, D.C. 20210. Minimum Funding Standards Enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accor- dance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Summary Annual Report for Seafarers Vacation Plan Your Rights to Additional Information This is a summary of the annual report for the Seafarers are included in that report: You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any Vacation Plan, (Employer Identification No. 13-5602047, 1. An accountant’s report; part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: Plan No. 503) for the period January 1, 2011 to December 2. Assets held for investment; and 1. An accountant’s report; 31, 2011. The annual report has been filed with the Employee 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets. 2. Assets held for investment; Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Em- 3. Insurance information including sales commissions paid by insur- ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part ance carriers; and thereof, write or call the office of: Margaret R. Bowen, Ad- 4. Information regarding any common or collective trust, pooled sepa- Basic Financial Statement ministrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, rate accounts, master trusts or 103-12 investment entities in which the plan The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of (301) 899-0675. participates. the plan, was $21,883,176 as of December 31, 2011 com- You also have the right to receive from the plan ad- pared to $23,731,867 as of January 1, 2011. During the ministrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying call the office of Margaret Bowen, Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, $1,848,691. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the differ- and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on re- ence between the value of the plan’s assets at the end of the the full annual report from the plan administrator, these quest and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year, two statements and accompanying notes will be included and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan as part of that report. These portions of the report are and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual year, the plan had total income of $61,308,202. This income furnished without charge. report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying included employer contributions of $59,992,796, realized You also have the legally protected right to examine notes will be included as part of that report. These portions of the report are gains of $225,851 from the sale of assets and earnings from the annual report at the main office of the plan: Plan Of- furnished without charge. investments of $871,470. Plan expenses were $63,156,893. fice, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report These expenses included $8,002,804 in administrative ex- the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to at the main office of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, penses and $55,154,089 in benefits paid to participants and obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon pay- MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to beneficiaries. ment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying be addressed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Ben- costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: U.S. Department Your Rights to Additonal Information efits Security Administration, Public Disclosure Room, 200 of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Public Disclosure You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual re- Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513, Washington, D.C. Room, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513, Washington, D.C., port, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below 20210. 20210. Notice to Employees Covered by Union Agreements Beck Notice Regulated Under the National Labor Relations Act

The Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD/ role in the development and formulation of union year, the fee cost associated with this representa- may change based upon an auditor’s report from a NMU assists employees by representing them in all policies. tion amounts to 82.31 percent of the dues amount. previous year. aspects of their employment and work aboard ves- 2. Cost of union membership — In addition to This means that the agency fee based upon the dues The objection must be sent in writing to: Agency sels which sail deep sea, on the Great Lakes and working dues, to belong to the union as a full book would be $411.55 (four hundred eleven dollars fifty- Fee Payor Objection Administration, Secretary- inland waters throughout the country. For the most member the cost is $500.00 (five hundred dollars) five cents) for the applicable year. An appropriate Treasurer’s Office, Seafarers International Union, part, the union spends a majority of its financial re- per year or $125.00 (one hundred twenty-five dol- reduction also will be calculated for working dues. AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, sources on collective bargaining activities and em- lars) per quarter. Working dues amount to 5 percent This amount applies to the 2013 calendar year. MD 20746. ployee representation services. In addition to these of the gross amount an employee receives for vaca- This means that any individual who wishes to elect 6. Filing a challenge — Upon receiving the no- expenditures, the union also spends resources on a tion benefits and are paid when the member files a to pay agency fees and submits a letter between De- tice of calculation of the chargeable expenditures variety of other efforts such as organizing, publica- vacation application. cember 1, 2012 and November 30, 2013 will have related to core representation activities, an objector tions, political activities, international affairs and 3. Agency fee payors — Employees who this calculation applied to their 2013 dues payments shall have 45 days to submit a challenge with the community services. All of these services advance choose not to become union members may become which may still be owed to the union. As noted Secretary-Treasurer’s office if he or she believes the interests of the union and its membership. agency fee payors. As a condition of employment, below, however, to continue to receive the agency that the calculation of chargeable activities is in- This annual notice is required by law and is sent in states which permit such arrangements, individu- fee reduction effective January 2014, your objection correct. Every person who wishes to object to the to advise employees represented by the Seafarers als are obligated to make payments to the union in must be received by December 1, 2013. calculation of chargeable expenses has a legal right International Union, AGLIWD/NMU about their the form of an agency fee. The fee these employ- A report which delineates chargeable and non- to file such an objection. rights and obligations concerning payment of union ees pay is to support the core representational ser- chargeable expenses is available to you free of 7. Appeal procedure — Upon receiving the dues. This notice contains information which will vices that the union provides. These services are charge. You may receive a copy of this report by challenge(s) at the end of the 45-day period, the allow you to understand the advantages and ben- those related to the collective bargaining process, writing to: Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers Interna- union will consolidate all appeals and submit them efits of being a union member in good standing. It contract administration and grievance adjustments. tional Union, AGLIWD/NMU, 5201 Auth Way, to an independent arbitrator. The presentation to the also will provide you with detailed information as Examples of these activities include but are not Camp Springs, MD 20746. This report is based arbitrator will be either in writing or at a hearing. to how to become an agency fee payor. An agency limited to, the negotiation of collective bargaining upon an audited financial report of the union’s ex- The method of the arbitration will be determined by fee payor is an employee who is not a member of the agreements, the enforcement and administration of penses during 2011. the arbitrator. If a hearing is held, any objector who union but who meets his or her financial obligation collective bargaining agreements and meetings with Please note that as the chargeable and non- does not wish to attend may submit his/her views in by making agency fee payments. With this informa- employers and employees. Union services also in- chargeable expenses may change each year, the writing by the date of the hearing. If a hearing is not tion, you will be able to make an informed decision clude representation of employees during disciplin- agency fee amount may also fluctuate each year. held, the arbitrator will set the dates by which all about your status with the Seafarers International ary meetings, grievance and arbitration proceedings, Individuals who are entitled to pay agency fees and written submissions will be received. Union, AGLIWD/NMU. National Labor Relations Board hearings and court wish to pay fees rather than dues, must elect this op- The costs of the arbitration shall be borne by 1. Benefits of union membership — While non- litigation. tion each year by filing an objection in accordance the union. Individuals submitting challenges will be members do receive material benefits from a union Employees who pay agency fees are not re- with the procedure noted below. responsible for all the costs associated with present- presence in their workplace, there are significant quired to pay for expenses not germane to the 5. Filing of objections — If you choose to ob- ing their appeal. The union will have the burden of benefits to retaining full membership in the union. collective bargaining process. Examples of these ject to paying dues, an objection must be filed annu- justifying its calculations. Among the many benefits and opportunities avail- expenses would be expenses required as a result of ally. To receive the deduction beginning in January The SIU works very hard to ensure that all of its able to a member of the Seafarers International community service, legislative activities and politi- of each year, you must file by the beginning of De- members receive the best representation possible. Union, AGLIWD/NMU is the right to attend union cal affairs. cember in the prior year. An employee may file an On behalf of all the SIU officers and employees, I meetings, the right to vote for candidates for union 4. Amount of agency fee — As noted above, objection at any time during the year, however, the would like to thank you for your continuing support. office and the right to run for union office. Members dues objectors may pay a fee which represents the reduction will apply only prospectively and only also have the right to participate in the development costs of expenses related to those supporting costs until December 31 of that calendar year. Reductions Sincerely, of contract proposals and participate in contract rati- germane to the collective bargaining process. After in dues will not be applied retroactively. As noted David Heindel fication and strike votes. Members also may play a review of all expenses during the 2011 calendar above, each year the amount of the dues reduction Secretary-Treasurer

6 Seafarers LOG December 2012 SIU Official, Other Speakers Union, School Continue Progress on New STCW Point Out Benefits of MLC Training Requirements The SIU and its affiliated Paul Hall Center for Mari- SIU Secretary-Treasurer David Hein- ILO conventions and updates standards MLC “provides solutions to contem- time Training and Education (PHC) continue to collabo- del was a featured speaker Nov. 16 at a of 68 existing ILO conventions into porary economic and social challenges rate closely with the U.S. Coast Guard to help foster a symposium co-sponsored by the Sea- one document. This new seafarers bill and is a way forward to secure justice, seamless transition to the 2010 Amendments to the In- men’s Church Institute, the Charleston of rights is truly the Magna Carta of the equality, fairness and human dignity for ternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certi- fication and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). These (S.C.) School of Law, and the Charles- modern merchant marine and is argu- everyone concerned,” Heindel noted. amendments establish new endorsements and add and/or ton Maritime Law Institute. He and other “The MLC provides comprehensive revise mariner training requirements. guest speakers discussed the importance minimum rights and protection at work The school’s and union’s efforts to date have been of the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 for the world’s more than 1.5 million substantial and have included working with the Coast (MLC), and its anticipated effects on the seafarers. It aims to achieve both decent Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) to properly U.S. maritime industry. employment for seafarers and secure update Paul Hall Center courses so they meet the require- In addition to his duties with the economic interests in fair competition ments of the amended convention. When this issue of the SIU, Heindel servers as chairman of the for quality shipowners. As an estimated LOG went to press, two classes (Basic Safety Training Seafarers’ Section of the International 90 percent of world trade is carried on Refresher and Electronic Chart Display Information Sys- Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), ships, seafarers are essential to interna- tems) already had been updated and were approved by to which the union is affiliated. He was tional trade and the international eco- the NMC. Several more are expected to be approved in joined at the symposium (which took nomic and trade system.” the very near future. place in Charleston) by fellow guest He then examined some of the con- “It’s important for Seafarers to remember that the speakers Bruce Carlton, head of the U.S. vention’s details and finished by telling amendments are training requirements, not manning re- delegation to the International Labor Or- or reminding audience members that the quirements,” pointed out PHC Director of Training J.C. ganization; and Joseph Cox, president MLC “will have an impact on all ves- Wiegman. “It’s an evolving process and it will mean and CEO of the Chamber of Shipping sels in the international trades whether some new terminology. For example, a current mariner of America. All of them played roles in their flag state has ratified it or not. The who renewed his or her document might see a new term helping advance the MLC. impact on our laws and regulations are liked Able Seafarer Deck. But the first people to really Heindel described the MLC as minimal and what they do not cover is feel the effects will be next year’s trainees.” among the most important pieces of in- mostly covered by our collective bar- Wiegman added that Seafarers are welcome to contact ternational maritime legislation in the gaining agreements. In fact, U.S. laws the school with questions related to the Manila Amend- last 100 years, both for the U.S. and and regulations exceed most of the pro- ments. For now though, the Coast Guard has not issued other nations. He briefly reviewed the David Heindel visions provided for under the code.” final rules on how the amendments will be implemented, and in any case, they will be phased in over a period of history of maritime conventions as a SIU Secretary-Treasurer In closing, he called on the U.S. to several years. way of explaining the general state of ratify the MLC, stating, “As the leader Meanwhile as reported in the November edition of the today’s industry. That description in- of the free world, the United States has Seafarers LOG, the Coast Guard in October issued three cluded a candid look at so-called flags of ably the most important convention cov- an obligation to ratify and enforce the policy letters offering guidance to mariners and vessel convenience or runaway flags and how ering migratory workers which has ever new convention to assure a level playing operators that must comply with the new amendments. they affect mariners. been adopted. It sets out comprehensive field for responsible shipowners and the The first letter, titled “Hours of Rest Policy,” ad- He also stated, “The MLC incorpo- international standards for seafarers.” occupational well-being of the world’s dressed new minimum rest periods for mariners while rates the fundamental principles of many Set to take effect in August 2013, the seafarers.” the second, titled “Security Endorsements Policy,” cov- ered “issuance of endorsements and approval of training for Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) and vessel personnel requiring security aware- SIU Captain Receives Rare Honor ness training.” The final piece of correspondence, “En- dorsements and Training Approval Policy” pointed out that the most recent STCW amendments “establish new SIU member Capt. Kenneth Gray- of marine operations for Crowley’s pe- heart of the quality of the membership,” endorsements, and revise other existing endorsements.” bill has achieved something no mariner troleum transportation group and died Vincenzo said. “Cream rises to the top The current efforts of the union and PHC are driven by had done before. unexpectedly in October. In his nomina- and he rose to the top. My experience requirements outlined in the last two letters. Graybill recently became the first tion letter, Goldberg described Graybill with Ken is he’s been an upstanding Curriculum experts at the Piney Point, Md.-based mariner receive Crowley Maritime Cor- as a natural leader. member of the union and just a very de- PHC are working relentlessly to secure approvals for poration’s Thomas Crowley award – an “Capt. Graybill has been the sea trial pendable mate and now captain.” training courses that meet requirements outlined in the exclusive recognition that only a hand- master for all of [Crowley’s] new ATBs SIU Ft. Lauderdale Port Agent Kris 2010 amendments to the STCW for the following ratings: ful of the company’s 5,300 employees prior to their delivery. This requires Hopkins, who has also worked with ■ Able Seafarer-Deck (AS-D) have gotten. Touted as Crowley’s high- long periods away from home during Graybill, said he wasn’t surprised to ■ Able Seafarer-Engine (AS-E) est honor, the Thomas Crowley Award his vacation time,” Goldberg wrote. hear Graybill was being honored, either. These endorsements correspond to the domestic has been presented to only 54 employ- “Kenny has never refused to help when Graybill’s reputation, he added, was that rating endorsements of Able Seaman Limited/Unlim- ees since its establishment in 1985. On it is needed. I believe he measures up of a hard-working and fair guy. ited and Qualified Member of the Engine Department Oct. 17, Graybill became the first per- to all the values that this trophy embod- “My dealings with him have always (QMED). The 2010 amendments to STCW also revise son in company history to receive the ies.” been good. My experience with him is the requirements for endorsements for personnel serv- award as a mariner. Graybill said Goldberg was never he’s a great guy,” Hopkins said. “I could ing on oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tank vessels. The “It was quite the honor,” Graybill far from his thoughts as he accepted the see how he got that award. The people Coast Guard will make changes to the verbiage of the said later. “It feels pretty good.” award. on the crews all seemed to like him.” STCW endorsements that are currently being issued, and Presenting the award to Graybill “I was thinking about Capt. Goldberg Graybill, 52, lives in Brunswick, expand the scope of mariners who may qualify for STCW during a ceremony in Jacksonville, Fla., a lot,” he said. “I was kind of speechless. Maine, and has been sailing since 1979. endorsements for service on tank vessels. Mariners who Crowley CEO Tom Crowley Jr.—the I kept saying ‘wow’ and ‘thank you.’” He joined the SIU in 1998 and has currently hold Tanker Assistant internationally will now grandson of the company’s founder – Graybill may have earned an un- worked for Crowley since 2002. He also see Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations on said the event was meaningful for a va- precedented honor, but those who’ve has upgraded several times at the SIU- their respective endorsements after renewal. riety of reasons. known and worked with him say they affiliated Paul Hall Center for Mari- Also now listed on international MMC pages, mari- ners will find the verbiage “Basic Safety Training” writ- “The honor for Capt. Graybill … weren’t surprised to hear about it. SIU time Training and Education, located in ten out. takes on additional meaning not only Tacoma Port Agent Joe Vincenzo said Piney Point, Md. The 2010 amendments establish mandatory compe- because he is the first seagoing em- he’s known Graybill for 10 years, add- “I have family that went to sea – my tency requirements for chief mates, masters, and officers ployee to be presented with this award, ing he’s a living example of how some- father and uncles – and I got caught up in charge of navigational watches who serve on vessels but also because he was nominated ear- one can rise to the top of their profession in that. Where I come from you either of 500 gross tons (GT) or more that are equipped with lier this year by Capt. Vic Goldberg,” with hard work and help from the SIU. went fishing or went to sea,” Graybill Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS). Crowley said. “It’s a big deal to see an SIU member said, adding that his family back home These STCW requirements enter into full effect begin- Goldberg worked as vice president get that award. It speaks straight to the was excited to hear about the award. ning Jan. 1, 2017. The recent guidance provides for a “They’re all proud of me.” limitation on the endorsements of mariners who have not Recipients of the Thomas Crowley met these competency requirements by the 2017 imple- Award receive a limited edition bronze mentation date. statue depicting company founder In addition to the changes described above, the Thomas Crowley ferrying goods to and Coast Guard will begin granting interim approval for from ships on San Francisco Bay in the the following types of training in anticipation of im- 1890s. According to Crowley’s website, plementing additional provisions of the 2010 STCW the trophy “serves not only as a tribute to amendments: the founder of the company, but also to ■ Able Seafarer-Deck; those honorees who have aligned them- ■ Able Seafarer-Engine; selves closely with the company’s val- ■ Leadership and Teamworking Skills; ues displaying outstanding performance, ■ Leadership and Managerial Skills; dedication, leadership and initiative.” ■ Basic Safety Training Renewal; ■ Graybill said those characteristics Proficiency in Survival Craft Renewal; ■ Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats Renewal; could also describe the SIU and the ■ Seafarers he works with. The award, he Advanced Fire Fighting Renewal; ■ Engine Room Resource Management; and added, honors their hard work as well. ■ Electronic Chart Display and Information System “We have professional people in (ECDIS). Crowley CEO Tom Crowley Jr. (center) presents the Thomas Crowley Award to our union who do a good job for these SIU member Capt. Kenneth Graybill (left) and Crowley Port Everglades General The LOG’s coverage of the Manila Amendments will companies,” he said. “It shows we have be ongoing. Manager Sal Menoyo in Jacksonville, Fla. some good mariners.” December 2012 Seafarers LOG 7 Attending monthly membership meetings is a key av- and those of their family members. Monthly Membership Meetings enue through which Seafarers can remain current on news Below is the schedule of meetings which will be held that directly affects them. in 2013. Each issue of the Seafarers LOG also lists the Keep Seafarers Informed About Conducted in SIU halls around the country, these fo- dates for the next two monthly meetings that have been rums keep members aware of important union and mari- scheduled for each port. Meeting dates also are posted on Issues Affecting Their Livelihoods time issues, many of which could affect their livelihood the SIU website.

2013 Union Membership Meeting Dates

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

Piney Point Monday after first Sunday 7 4 4 8 6 3 8 5 2 7 4 2 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 8 5 5 9 7 4 9 6 3 8 5 3

Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday 9 6 6 10 8 5 10 7 4 9 6 4 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 San Juan Thursday after first Sunday 10 7 7 11 9 6 11 8 5 10 7 5 Algonac Friday after first Sunday 11 8 8 12 10 7 12 9 6 11 8 6 Houston Monday after second Sunday 14 11 11 15 13 10 15 12 9 *15 *12 9 New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 15 12 12 16 14 11 16 13 10 15 12 10 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 13 13 17 15 12 17 14 11 16 13 11 Oakland Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 Port Everglades Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 Joliet Thursday after second Sunday 17 14 14 18 16 13 18 15 12 17 14 12 St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 18 15 15 19 17 14 19 16 13 18 15 13 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday *22 *19 18 22 20 17 22 19 16 21 18 16 Guam Thursday after third Sunday 24 21 21 25 23 20 25 22 19 24 21 19 Tacoma Friday after third Sunday 25 22 22 26 24 21 26 23 20 25 22 20

Certain meeting dates were changed from normal dates because of holidays: *Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and Presidents’ Day holidays. *Houston changes created by Columbus Day and Veterans Day holidays.

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FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Constitution of the has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to Copies of Collective Bargaining Agreements: to have election observers; and allow candidates to in- SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/ the union or its collective membership. This established Union members and nonunion employees have the right spect the union’s membership list once within 30 days NMU makes specific provision for safeguarding the policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the to receive or inspect copies of collective bargaining prior to the election. membership’s money and union finances. The con- September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The agreements. Restrictions on Holding Office: A person convicted stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Reports: Unions are required to file an initial infor- of certain crimes may not serve as a union officer, em- accountants every year, which is to be submitted to editorial board which consists of the executive board mation report (Form LM-1), copies of constitutions and ployee or other representative of a union for up to 13 the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly of the union. The executive board may delegate, from bylaws, and an annual financial report (Form LM-2/3/4) years. finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected among its ranks, one individual to carry out this respon- with OLMS. Unions must make the reports available to by the membership, each year examines the finances sibility. members and permit members to examine supporting re- Loans: A union may not have outstanding loans to of the union and reports fully their findings and recom- PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be cords for just cause. The reports are public information any one officer or employee that in total exceed $2,000 mendations. Members of this committee may make dis- paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un- and copies are available from OLMS. at any time. senting reports, specific recommendations and separate less an official union receipt is given for same. Under no Officer Elections: Union members have the right to Fines: A union may not pay the fine of any offi- findings. circumstances should any member pay any money for nominate candidates for office; run for office; cast a se- cer or employee convicted of any willful violation of TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event cret ballot; and protest the conduct of an election. the LMRDA. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU are admin- anyone attempts to require any such payment be made Officer Removal: Local union members have the (Note: The above is only a summary of the LMRDA. istered in accordance with the provisions of various trust without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to right to an adequate procedure for the removal of an Full text of the Act, which comprises Sections 401-531 fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels elected officer guilty of serious misconduct. of Title 29 of the United States Code, may be found in trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of that he or she should not have been required to make such Trusteeships: Unions may only be placed in trust- many public libraries, or by writing the U.S. Department union and management representatives and their alter- payment, this should immediately be reported to union eeship by a parent body for the reasons specified in the of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards, 200 nates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds headquarters. LMRDA. Constitution Ave., NW, Room N-5616, Washington, DC are made only upon approval by a majority of the trust- CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- Prohibition Against Violence: No one may use or 20210, or on the internet at www.dol.gov.) ees. All trust fund financial records are available at the TIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution are available threaten to use force or violence to interfere with a union SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONA- headquarters of the various trust funds. in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of member in the exercise of LMRDA rights. TION — SPAD. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s shipping rights this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts be- contents. Any time a member feels any other member or Union Officer Responsibilities used to further its objects and purposes including, but not tween the union and the employers. Members should get officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any con- Financial Safeguards: Union officers have a duty limited to, furthering the political, social and economic to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts stitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as to manage the funds and property of the union solely for interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur- are posted and available in all union halls. If members dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other de- the benefit of the union and its members in accordance thering of the American merchant marine with improved believe there have been violations of their shipping or tails, the member so affected should immediately notify with the union’s constitution and bylaws. Union officers employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the headquarters. or employees who embezzle or steal union funds or other the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed assets commit a Federal crime punishable by a fine and/ with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to po- Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. or imprisonment. litical candidates for elective office. All contributions are The proper address for this is: These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitu- Bonding: Union officers or employees who handle voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received Augustin Tellez, Chairman tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated union funds or property must be bonded to provide pro- because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or Seafarers Appeals Board with the employers. Consequently, no member may be tection against losses if their union has property and an- threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership 5201 Auth Way discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, nual financial receipts which exceed $5,000. in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made Camp Springs, MD 20746 national or geographic origin. Labor Organization Reports: Union officers must by reason of the above improper conduct, the member Full copies of contracts as referred to are available If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal file an initial information report (Form LM-1) and an- should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD to members at all times, either by writing directly to the rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should nual financial reports (Forms LM-2/3/4) with OLMS; by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. notify union headquarters. and retain the records necessary to verify the reports for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol- MEMBER RIGHTS/LMRDA. The Labor-Man- at least five years. untary. A member should support SPAD to protect and CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are agement Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) Officer Reports: Union officers and employees further his or her economic, political and social interests, available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the guarantees certain rights to union members and imposes must file reports concerning any loans and benefits re- and American trade union concepts. wages and conditions under which an SIU member works certain responsibilities on union officers. The Office of ceived from, or certain financial interests in, employers NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any time a and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces many whose employees their unions represent and businesses member feels that any of the above rights have been their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as LMRDA provisions while other provisions, such as the that deal with their unions. violated, or that he or she has been denied the consti- filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the bill of rights, may only be enforced by union members Officer Elections: Unions must hold elections of of- tutional right of access to union records or information, proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an through private suit in Federal court. ficers of local unions by secret ballot at least every three the member should immediately notify SIU President SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their years; conduct regular elections in accordance with their Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the Union Member Rights constitution and bylaws and preserve all records for one receipt requested. The address is: nearest SIU port agent. Bill of Rights: Union members have equal rights year; mail a notice of election to every member at least EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS to participate in union activities; freedom of speech and 15 days prior to the election; comply with a candidate’s Michael Sacco, President LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained assembly; a voice in setting rates of dues, fees and as- request to distribute campaign material; not use union Seafarers International Union from publishing any article serving the political purposes sessments; protection of the right to sue; and safeguards funds or resources to promote any candidate (nor may 5201 Auth Way of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also against improper discipline. employer funds or resources be used); permit candidates Camp Springs, MD 20746

8 Seafarers LOG December 2012 The USNS Henson is pictured in the Bay of Morotai, Indonesia. USNS Henson Boosts International Relations SIU Crew Members Greet Indonesian President, Other Dignitaries

A crew consisting of several excited SIU members recently international relations. Aside from the high-ranking Indonesian took part in an international event that had them interacting with officials, Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, deputy chief of staff for foreign heads of state and other high-ranking officials and dig- plans, policies and requirements, U.S. Pacific Fleet was also in nitaries. attendance. The Seafarers-crewed Military Sealift Command (MSC) “Our hope is that participating in this formation exercise will oceanographic survey ship USNS Henson joined vessels from In- continue to build relations and possibly lead to more cooperation donesia, Australia and Singapore near Morotai Island, Indonesia, in the future,” Martin said. Sept. 15 in a formation exercise commemorating an important September’s hour-long exercise was the result of several World War II battle. Sixty-eight years earlier, U.S. forces led by days’ worth of coordination with Indonesian officials both Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur fought off Japanese troops on aboard the ship and ashore. For the Henson, the exercise in- Morotai Island, allowing the establishment of airstrips and other cluded constant minor course and speed changes to ensure its military facilities that played a major role in the liberation of the successful execution. Gillotte used the ship’s state-of-the-art dy- Philippines from Japanese occupation. namic position system – a computer-controlled steering system The recent exercise commemorating that event had the Hen- operated by joystick on the bridge that maneuvers the ship via son joining other vessels in a carefully choreographed “parade rotating propellers instead of a traditional rudder. of ships.” Positioned fourth in the column, the Henson passed Gillotte thanked the crew for their hard work, praising the within 100 yards of dignitaries and the “podium of honor” upon skill it took to pull off such an important exercise. which Indonesian President Bambang Yudhoyono was posi- “Each member of my crew makes an important contribution tioned. The Henson’s crew joined a uniform liaison officer from to the success of every mission and this sail exercise was no ex- the Indonesian Navy in manning the rails and saluting the presi- ception,” he said. MDR Brandon Maeda dent and dignitaries as the ship passed. MDR Brandon Maeda said he and the rest of the Henson’s crew were honored to take part in something of such importance. “It was the first time I was ever involved in a parade of ships and small craft of all sizes,” he said. “We represented the U.S., so it was a great honor and I have to say that it was very exciting for everyone in the crew.” MSC oceanographic survey ships have a long-standing relationship with the Indonesian Navy. The U.S. Naval Oceano- graphic Office (NAVOCEANO) has completed more than 200 joint survey missions to aid in the navigation of Indonesia’s ter- ritorial waters. “USNS Henson was the perfect choice to represent the U.S. Navy in this important event,” said Capt. Greg Gillotte, who serves as the Henson’s civilian master. “This sail exercise dem- onstrates our continued commitment to our Indonesian partner.” Calvin Martin, NAVOCEANO’s program representative for Southeast Asia, said such exercises have a real impact on Storekeeper Noel Cunanan Bosun Louis Sorito AB Tracy Austin AB Ricky Hernandez

QMED Noli Aguirre QMED Michael Durago AB Gary Turner OS Rico Ecalnir OS Todd Kasler

Chief Steward The Island of Morotai, Indonesia, is seen from the Henson. Peter Williams Chief Cook Robert Borro GVA Jesus Derramas GVA Sabrina Long

December 2012 Seafarers LOG 9 Union-Supported CIVMARS Get Particulars of CMPI 610 Candidates Claim Election Victories

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“This year the labor program was able to reach beyond union members, powering a person-to-person ground effort that reached out to other working families in our commu- nities,” Trumka said, adding that grassroots work made all the difference in battleground states like Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Virginia. “By a huge majority, people believe President Obama will help working people while they saw Mitt Romney as more interested in helping the wealthy.” That was certainly the case in Virginia, said Kermett Mangram, SIU vice president Government Services. Mangram led a team of Seafarers and other volunteers as part of an aggressive grassroots outreach program. Joining up with the local AFL-CIO team, Seafarers in Virginia volunteered at phone banks, registered voters, put up signs and did everything they could to elect pro-worker Members gather aboard the USS Ponce in Bahrain. candidates. “It did pretty well and we had a lot of As reported in detail in the Sep- people voting. Our members were great,” tember LOG, the updated Civil- Mangram said. “Everybody helped out and ian Marine Personnel Instruction everybody did their part. I think we had an (CMPI) 610 features numerous im- impact.” provements secured through long Motivating the volunteers, Mangram negotiations. Union officials in re- added, was the sense that a victory by anti- cent months visited SIU CIVMARS worker candidates would have a serious im- on vessels around the world to pact on the jobs of union workers. help explain the updates and to “They were working for their future,” assist in the full implementation Mangram said. “I didn’t see where we could of the Instruction. These photos of just go down and do nothing.” SIU Government Services Division Created in August 2011, the AFL-CIO’s crews were taken during some of national voter outreach program had 400,000 those shipboard meetings. Ad- volunteers making more than 80 million ditional photos will be published phone calls to working class households, in an upcoming issue. (Thanks to knocking on more than 14 million doors SIU Government Services Division and having conversations with more than Representative Kate Hunt, second 3 million employees in the workplace. The from left in the USNS Lenthall photo, for submitting the images.) program also sent out more than 75 mil- A related video produced by the lion pieces of mail and registered more than Military Sealift Command is avail- 450,000 union members to vote. able on the SIU website, www.sea- “We’re proud to see what difference our farers.org. USNS John Lenthall efforts made in key states like Ohio, Wiscon- Souda Bay, Crete sin and Nevada,” Trumka said. While the election of union-supported candidates was seen as a victory, SIU offi- cials say they will still continue to keep close ties to Washington. The threats against cargo preference, the Jones Act and collective bar- gaining are always there, Schoeneman said, and the SIU and others will continue to look out for working people. “We’re going to have to stay vigilant,” he said. That spirit was also seen in the post-elec- tion meeting labor leaders, including Trumka, held with Obama a week after the election. Discussing the country’s economic future, Trumka said he and the other labor officials were confident things were looking up for working people. The president, Trumka said, assured labor leaders that middle-class vot- ers would not have to shoulder any further tax cuts for the wealthy or cuts in essential government programs. “We are very, very committed to making sure that the middle class and workers don’t end up paying the tab for a party we didn’t USNS Big Horn get to go to and the president is committed to Bahrain that as well,” he said.

liabilities of the plan, was $71,301,754 as of $41,496,310 in benefits paid to participants and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and Summary Annual December 31, 2011 compared to $61,236,749 beneficiaries. expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or as of January 1, 2011. During the plan year the both. If you request a copy of the full annual report Report For Seafarers plan experienced an increase in its net assets of Your Rights to Additional Information from the plan administrator, these two statements $10,065,005. This increase includes unrealized You have the right to receive a copy of the full and accompanying notes will be included as part Health and Benefits Plan appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The of that report. These portions of the report are fur- assets; that is, the difference between the value items listed below are included in that report: nished without charge. This is a summary of the annual report for the of the plan’s assets at the end of the year and 1. An accountant’s report; You also have the legally protected right to ex- Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, (Employer the value of the assets at the beginning of the 2. Assets held for investment; and amine the annual report at the main office of the Identification No. 13-5557534, Plan No. 501) year, or the cost of assets acquired during the 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan: Plan Office, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, year. During the plan year, the plan had total plan assets. MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor 2011. The annual report has been filed with the income of $62,611,306. This income included To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as employer contributions of $58,141,205, em- any part thereof, write or call the office of Marga- U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copy- required under the Employee Retirement Income ployee contributions of $569,600, realized gains ret Bowen, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD ing costs. Requests to the Department should be Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). of $231,461 from the sale of assets and earnings 20746, (301) 899-0675. addressed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee from investments of $3,543,008. Plan expenses You also have the right to receive from the plan Benefits Security Administration, Public Disclo- Basic Financial Statement were $52,546,301. These expenses included administrator, on request and at no charge, a state- sure Room, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite The value of plan assets, after subtracting $11,049,991 in administrative expenses and ment of the assets and liabilities of the plan and N-1513, Washington, D.C., 20210.

10 Seafarers LOG December 2012 SHBP Offers $132,000 for 2013 Educational Scholarships

Union Encourages Seafarers, Dependents to Apply

Today’s skyrocketing tuition costs, available at SIU halls. state budget cuts, volatile economy and Once the scholarship booklet has been growing numbers of applicants each con- received, applicants should check the eli- tribute to the stress levels experienced by gibility criteria. They should also begin students who are contemplating attend- collecting and assembling the remainder ing college. of the paperwork needed to submit with In-state tuition costs at four-year pub- the full application, which must be re- lic colleges increased by 15 percent from ceived by April 15, 2013. 2008-09 to 2010-11, according to college Items that need to be incorporated affordability data released in June by the in the final application package include U.S. Department of Education. Further, transcripts and certificates of graduation. the data revealed, tuition at community Since some institutions respond slowly colleges increased by 16.6 percent and in handling transcript needs, requests by 9.7 percent at four-year non-profit should be made as early as possible. colleges. Hikes of 8.1, 13.5 and 12.6 per- Letters of recommendation – solicited cent were posted by four-year for-profit, from individuals who know the appli- two-year non-profit and two-year for- cant’s character, personality and career profit colleges, respectively, during the goals – should be included as part of the same period. application package. A high-quality pho- If those numbers seem daunting, the tograph and a certified copy of the appli- good news for Seafarers and their depen- cant’s birth certificate are also required dents looking to further their educations and should accompany the package. is that financial help is available through A scholarship selection committee, the Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan consisting of a panel of professional (SHPB), which each year offers scholar- educators, will examine the high school ships to qualified applicants. Designed to grades of all applicants as well as evalu- ease the financial challenges associated ate scores from their Scholastic Aptitude Seafarers and dependents who pre- realizing your goals. The SHBP Scholar- with college and vocational studies, the Tests (SAT) and American College viously applied for the scholarship ship Program can make the same differ- 2013 SHBP Scholarship Program will Tests (ACT). Accordingly, arrangements program and were not selected are ence for you that it has made for other offer eight awards totaling $132,000. should be made by applicants who have encouraged to apply again this year, Seafarers and dependents. In the last Three scholarships will be designated for not done so to take these tests no later provided they still meet the eligibility nine years alone, the SHBP has awarded Seafarers while five will be targeted for than February 2013. Doing so will vir- requirements. more than $1 million in scholarships to spouses and dependents. tually assure that the results reach the Don’t let the rapidly increasing costs 68 college-bound individuals –18 Seafar- One of the endowments reserved for evaluation committee in time for review. of higher education prevent you from ers and 50 dependents. Seafarers totals $20,000 and is intended to help defray the costs associated with attending a four-year, college-level Please send me the 2013 SHBP Scholarship Program Booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for apply- course of study. The remaining two are ing and a copy of the application form. in the amount of $6,000 each and are designed as two-year awards for study at a postsecondary vocational school Name...... or community college. Each of the five Street Address...... scholarships for spouses and dependents is for $20,000. City, State, Zip Code...... Now is an ideal time to begin the ap- Telephone Number ( ) ...... plication process. The first step is to send for the 2013 SHBP Scholarship Program booklet. The package contains eligibil- This application is for: ❏ Self ❏ Dependent ity information, procedures for applying Mail this completed form to: Scholarship Program for the scholarships and an application form. To obtain a copy of this handout, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan simply complete the form which appears 5201 Auth Way on this page and return it to the address provided. As an alternative to requesting Camp Springs, MD 20746 a package through the mail, they also are

Applications are being accepted for the gram in order to apply. Union Plus Makes Funds Available 2013 Union Plus Scholarship Program, Union Plus since 1991 has distributed which provides $150,000 in scholarships more than $3.2 million in scholarships to to union members, their spouses and de- working families. In addition to the Union To Prospective College Bound Students pendents. SIU members, retirees and their Plus Scholarships, the following benefits dependents are eligible to apply because are available to help union families afford of the union’s participation in Union Plus, higher education: which is part of the AFL-CIO. This year’s application is entirely on- ■ Scholarships to help union members line—which will allow students to com- and leaders finish their degrees with an plete their applications over a period of affordable, flexible and convenient online time and save their responses. To apply, program at the National Labor College. interested individuals should visit Union- ■ Discounts of 15 to 60 percent Plus.org/Education. The application dead- on college and graduate school test line is January 31, 2013. preparation courses from The Princeton Review. Includes classroom, online Eligibility Requirements and private tutoring for the SAT, ACT, In addition to demonstrating academic GMAT, LSAT, GRE and MCAT, as ability, all applicants are required to sub- well as college affordability and ad- mit essays of no more than 500 words de- missions online courses. Interested scribing their career goals, detailing their individuals may visit UnionPlus.org/ relationship with the union movement and CollegePrep or call 1-888-243-7737 for explaining why they are deserving of a more information. union scholarship. Applications and eligibility require- In addition, individuals applying must ments for these two benefits are available be accepted into an accredited college at UnionPlus.org/Education. Other Union or university, community college or rec- Plus programs include mortgages, insur- ognized technical or trade school at the ance protection and money-saving offers time the award is issued. Graduate school on flowers, car rentals and AT&T wire- students are also eligible for Union Plus less service. Union members and their Scholarships. There is no requirement to families may visit UnionPlus.org for more have participated in any Union Plus pro- information.

December 2012 Seafarers LOG 11 Therman Ames AB Al Barnett SA Raul Ventanilla Recertified Bosun Rick James Cape Wrath Cape Wrath Tyco Dependable Cape Washington Seafarer Snapshots from Baltimore

These photos of SIU members at work in Baltimore were taken on Election Day – with the exception of the pictures from the Endurance, which were snapped in mid-October. QMED Bob Oppel Cape Wrath

Electrician Dave Sexton GUDE Michael Alghafeili Recertified Steward Emmanuel Laureta Cape Washington Cape Washington Tyco Dependable

Recertified Bosun Trevo- rous Ellision (left), Port Agent Elizabeth Brown and Recertified Steward Howard Lewis are pic- tured aboard the Endur- ance.

AB Mariette Wright Cape Washington Among the SIU members pictured aboard the Tyco Dependable are Emmanuel Laureta, John Salarda, Romeo MacAraeg Jr., Leonardo Cortez, Albert Beneman, Raul Recertified Bosun Billy Dowzicky Ventanilla, Jermin Matthews, Clovis Pomare, Todd Conley, Joselito Vicente, Cecilio Banga, Jose Bautista and Jerry Dingal. Port Agent Elizabeth Brown is standing at Cape Wrath far right. 12 Seafarers LOG December 2012 December 2012 Seafarers LOG 13 12/12

14 Seafarers LOG December 2012 Union Plus Assists Storm Victims

Shortly after Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, Union Plus Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea announced the availability of $500 disaster relief grants “to help eli- gible participants in the Union Plus Credit Card, Insurance or Mort- October 16, 2012 - November 15, 2012 gage programs who are facing financial hardship due to the disaster. The money does not have to be repaid. Funds are limited to the nearly Total Registered Total Shipped Registered on Beach $370,000 available in the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund.” All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups In order to qualify for a grant, an individual must: Port A B C A B C Reliefs A B C Have been a victim of the severe weather in counties designated by FEMA as qualifying for individual assistance. (List of qualifying Deck Department counties available at UnionPlus.org/Sandy.) Algonac 13 10 0 8 10 1 3 13 11 0 Have experienced a significant loss of income or property within Anchorage 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 1 the last six months due to the disaster. Baltimore 7 9 1 5 5 0 0 11 9 3 Have had a Union Plus Credit Card, Union Plus Insurance policy Fort Lauderdale 11 10 2 12 13 0 12 18 17 6 or Union Plus Mortgage for at least 12 months with the account or policy in good standing (be up-to-date on payments). Guam 3 6 1 3 2 0 0 3 11 3 Describe his or her circumstances and document the income or Honolulu 10 1 0 4 1 0 2 21 9 1 property loss. Houston 45 13 1 36 12 0 17 92 23 6 To apply for a disaster relief grant, union members who partici- Jacksonville 37 20 4 32 22 0 19 57 39 6 pate in any of the following programs may call: Union Plus Credit Joliet 3 5 1 2 6 2 0 7 6 2 Card: 1-877-761-5028; Union Plus Insurance: 1-800-472-2005; or Mobile 17 4 1 9 4 1 4 17 3 6 Union Plus Mortgage: 1-800-472-2005. New Orleans 10 1 2 8 2 0 4 23 5 3 Union Plus Credit Card also may contact Capital One, the new New York 33 19 6 29 22 3 18 78 27 5 Union Plus Credit Card issuer, at 1-877-761-5028, if they need addi- Norfolk 18 22 6 13 15 2 4 31 39 11 tional assistance. Capital One has programs in place to help custom- Oakland 26 8 4 15 6 1 9 49 16 6 ers who are experiencing difficulties due to the storm. Philadelphia 7 3 1 2 6 0 2 8 5 1 Union Plus Mortgage holders, including anyone who is in the pro- Piney Point 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 cess of receiving a new Union Plus mortgage, are encouraged to con- Puerto Rico 9 12 1 6 4 0 2 16 12 4 tact Chase, who provides Union Plus Mortgages, at 1-888-356-0023 Tacoma 30 10 4 24 5 1 17 65 29 6 or tweet @ChaseSupport, for additional assistance and information. St. Louis 3 2 3 0 3 0 0 5 0 4 For more information about the Union Plus disaster benefits, visit Wilmington 31 13 1 21 11 0 14 69 41 8 UnionPlus.org/Sandy. TOTALS 313 170 40 231 150 11 129 585 307 82

Engine Department Algonac 0 4 1 3 1 1 0 2 7 0 January & February 2013 Anchorage 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Baltimore 3 4 0 3 6 1 1 5 6 2 Membership Meetings Fort Lauderdale 8 6 3 5 2 0 1 14 10 3 Guam 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 Piney Point...... Monday: January 7, February 4 Honolulu 9 3 0 5 4 0 1 14 5 0 Houston 12 14 2 10 11 2 8 30 13 3 Algonac...... Friday: January 11, February 8 Jacksonville 14 16 3 22 11 0 10 35 38 6 Joliet 5 2 1 2 2 1 1 6 1 1 Baltimore...... Thursday: January 10, February 7 Mobile 12 6 1 3 1 0 0 14 5 2 New Orleans 6 3 0 2 2 0 1 12 4 0 Guam...... Thursday: January 24, February 21 New York 13 8 0 10 5 1 7 27 16 4 Honolulu...... Friday: January 18, February 15 Norfolk 13 17 4 13 12 1 4 19 24 6 Oakland 12 11 0 9 5 1 7 23 10 1 Houston...... Monday: January 14, February 11 Philadelphia 3 3 0 4 1 1 3 2 3 0 Piney Point 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 Jacksonville...... Thursday: January 10, February 7 Puerto Rico 2 6 2 0 5 1 3 4 15 2 Tacoma 16 8 0 13 5 0 7 33 17 2 Joliet...... Thursday: January 17, February 14 St. Louis 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 Mobile...... Wednesday: January 16, February 13 Wilmington 9 11 1 6 8 1 1 25 32 7 TOTALS 144 125 20 114 81 11 55 272 210 43 New Orleans...... Tuesday: January 15, February 12 Steward Department New York...... Tuesday: January 8, February 5 Algonac 1 1 0 1 2 1 1 3 2 3 Anchorage 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 Norfolk...... Thursday: January 10, February 7 Baltimore 3 2 0 1 3 0 1 7 1 0 Oakland...... Thursday: January 17, February 14 Fort Lauderdale 11 2 1 12 0 0 6 11 7 1 Guam 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 Philadelphia...... Wednesday: January 9, February 6 Honolulu 13 3 1 8 3 1 4 19 2 0 Houston 15 8 0 10 4 0 2 34 14 2 Port Everglades...... Thursday: January 17, February 14 Jacksonville 19 3 0 16 8 0 8 30 6 1 Joliet 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 0 San Juan...... Thursday: January 10, February 7 Mobile 1 2 2 3 0 0 0 4 5 3 St. Louis...... Friday: January 18, February 15 New Orleans 4 1 1 4 1 0 3 12 3 3 New York 18 8 0 24 2 0 11 26 14 0 Tacoma...... Friday: January 25, February 22 Norfolk 8 8 1 4 10 0 4 20 14 1 Oakland 17 4 1 14 3 1 5 23 6 5 Wilmington...... *Tuesday: January 22 *Tuesday: February 19 Philadelphia 3 0 2 1 2 1 1 5 0 1 Piney Point 6 3 0 3 1 0 1 6 2 0 Puerto Rico 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 6 1 1 * Wilmington changes created by Matrin Luther King Jr.’s Tacoma 15 2 0 9 3 0 5 29 4 0 birthday and Presidents Day holidays. St. Louis 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 Wilmington 19 1 1 22 1 1 15 48 4 1 Each port’s meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. TOTALS 157 56 12 134 47 5 67 288 95 24

Entry Department Algonac 2 6 9 0 7 8 0 4 15 23 Anchorage 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 Attention: Seafarers Baltimore 0 2 3 0 1 6 0 1 3 8 Fort Lauderdale 1 5 1 0 5 0 1 1 10 2 Guam 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Another New Ship! Honolulu 1 5 6 1 1 0 1 3 6 13 Houston 2 15 7 1 6 0 2 6 30 10 Jacksonville 2 16 8 2 16 6 3 4 28 14 Joliet 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 SPAD Mobile 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 New Orleans 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 5 4 New York 4 13 14 3 15 16 2 12 49 23 Works For Norfolk 0 24 19 0 8 9 1 0 38 51 Oakland 3 15 11 0 8 4 4 6 23 17 Philadelphia 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 You! Piney Point 0 3 4 0 3 1 1 0 5 6 Puerto Rico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Contribute To The Tacoma 4 12 4 1 7 1 2 4 20 7 Seafarers Political Activities Donation St. Louis 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Wilmington 3 8 7 3 8 3 5 14 42 31 TOTALS 24 136 98 12 89 56 22 59 284 214

GRAND TOTAL: 638 487 170 491 367 83 273 1,204 896 363

December 2012 Seafarers LOG 15 Seafarers International Union Directory Inquiring Seafarer

Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Editor’s note: This weeks in Casablanca, and the SIU since 2003. David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer month’s question was New Zealand, Thai- I like the money for George Tricker, Vice President Contracts answered by Seafar- land. Now, if you get sure, the adventure, the Tom Orzechowski, ers aboard vessels in 24 hours, you brag travel. I’ve had a lot of Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Baltimore (the Cape about it. But it has fun and it’s been a chal- Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Wrath, Cape Wash- worked out pretty lenge. It’s just a good Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast ington and Tyco De- good for me. job. It’s paid the bills Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast pendable). and made everyone in Kermett Mangram, my family happy. Vice President Government Services Question: Why Juan Amaya did you enter this GUDE HEADQUARTERS industry, and why I had sailed with Jermin Matthews 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 have you stuck with MSC before, and Chief Cook Mariette Wright here 40 years. This (301) 899-0675 it? came to the SIU in My whole family 2009. This is really AB is a beautiful country has sailed ships. My ALGONAC Al Barnett working out for me – I love the water and I like this job. I father did it, his father 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 AB I have more time with and the work. It’s a like everything about did it. It’s part of the (810) 794-4988 Next June will be my family and I feel fascinating job; you it. family. I like it because ANCHORAGE 40 years since my great about being in meet new people, see I get to do what I enjoy, 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 first SIU ship, the the SIU. I’ve stuck new places. I’m on which is cooking. I like (907) 561-4988 Steel Advocate out with it because I have an ROS ship now, Dave Sexton the fact that we’re trav- so that may sound BALTIMORE of Brooklyn. I guess to work, but I like it, Electrician eling and we only work 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 it kind of grew on too. The best part is silly, but that’s why I First I went to sea a few months a year. I (410) 327-4900 me. Back then, there I get along with the stayed. This industry with the Navy in 1970, get to be with my fam- was time in port: two guys. offers a freedom that then the MSC in 1981 ily a lot. GUAM most jobs don’t have. P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 You meet people Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B from every walk of 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 life, and in general, (671) 477-1350 seamen are very so- HONOLULU ciable people. 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON Michael Alghafeili 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 GUDE (713) 659-5152 I came to this coun- try (from Yemen) on JACKSONVILLE the sea and I’ve been 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 281-2622 JOLIET 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 (815) 723-8002 Pic-From-The-Past MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 (253) 272-7774 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 Deckhand John Monaco tightens the bearing cap of the main drive gear on a Great Lakes Dredge and Dock dredge during Great (310) 549-4000 Leaks fit out in early 1979.

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16 Seafarers LOG December 2012 Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland water- ways 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.

DEEP SEA WILBUR ENSMINGER in Yemen but now resides in classes at the Piney Point school. He was a frequent upgrader at Brother Wilbur Ensminger, 65, Detroit. He makes his home in Honolulu. the Piney Point school. Brother began sailing with the union in Ibrahim was last employed with WILLIE CARTER Maersk Line, Limited. He settled 1990 while in the port of Jack- FREDERICK GILBERT VIRGILIO HOFFMANN Brother Willie Carter, 66, was sonville, Fla. in Kissimmee, Fla. Brother Frederick Gilbert, 65, Brother Virgilio Hoffman, 70, born in Alabama. He joined the He first worked was born in Meadville, Pa. He started shipping with the union NMU in 1991. aboard the Law- GEORGE LOCKETT became a union member in 2000 in 1972 from Brother Carter’s rence Gianella. in the port of New York. Brother the port of Brother George Lockett, 68, most recent Brother Ens- Gilbert’s earliest trip was aboard Honolulu. He began his SIU career in 1990. vessel was the minger sailed the Patriot. He enhanced his originally sailed He initially shipped with Vul- USNS Watson. in the engine skills often at the Paul Hall Cen- aboard the Santa can Carriers He sailed in the department, ter. Brother Gilbert last worked Mercedes as a Inc. Brother deck department most recently on the USNS John McDonnell. member of the Lockett was and resides in on the USNS Bruce Heezen. On He sailed in the steward depart- steward depart- born in Texas Philadelphia. numerous occasions, he trained ment and calls Boynton Beach, ment. Brother and worked at the Paul Hall Center. Brother Fla., home. Hoffmann, a Chile native, last in the engine Ensminger is a resident of Saint PAULO CASTILLO sailed on the Lightning. He re- department. Mary’s, Ga. Brother Paulo Castillo, 66, FEDERICO GIRAY sides in Seattle. In 1998 and signed on with the Seafarers in 2001, he attended classes at 1988. As a member of both the CHARLES FINCHER Brother Federico Giray, 65, the Paul Hall Center. Brother donned the SIU colors in 1989. SALIM IBRAHIM steward and deck departments, Brother Charles Fincher, 64, Lockett most recently sailed His first voyage Brother Salim Ibrahim, 64, Brother Castillo upgraded on signed on with the SIU in 1990. on the Cape Hudson. He calls was aboard the joined the SIU ranks in 1976. two occasions at the Paul Hall He originally sailed aboard Vallejo, Calif., home. Independence; His earliest trip Center for Maritime Training the USNS Chauvenet. Brother his most recent was aboard the and Education in Piney Point, Fincher en- DAVID MCGREW was on the Hori- Overseas Joyce. Md. He was born in Hondu- hanced his zon Enterprise. Brother Ibrahim Brother David McGrew, 65, ras. Brother Castillo initially skills on three Brother Giray was born in signed on with the union in worked on the Nuevo San Juan. occasions at was a member Singapore and 1989. He originally sailed on His most recent trip was aboard the Piney Point of the engine worked in the the Maersk Missouri. Brother school. The department. In 2000, he attended deck department. Continued on next page Castillo calls Brooklyn, N.Y., Georgia native home. sailed as a mem- ber of the steward department. DAVID DINNES Brother Fincher last shipped on This Month In SIU History the Westward Venture. He lives Brother David Dinnes, 55, in Belle Chasse, La. joined the SIU ranks in 1977. Editor’s note: The following items are re- rine and Fisheries Committee, Rep. Leonor K. His earliest trip was on the Ban- printed from previous editions of the Seafarers Sullivan (D-Mo.), has written a letter to President ner. Brother Dinnes was born JOHN FOREST LOG. Gerald Ford urging him to reconsider his opposi- in San Ber- Brother John Forest, 64, joined tion to cargo preference laws for U.S.-flag tank- nardino, Calif., the union NMU in 1990. He was 1950 ers because without the assurance of cargoes, she and worked in born in Pennsylvania. Brother SIU seamen sailing the five designated areas warned, “we will be defaulting on a trust and ig- the deck de- Forest upgraded in 2001 at the off the China coast will be covered by the present noring a situation with grave implications for our partment. He Piney Point school. He last war risk bonuses and insurance until March 31, national security and commerce.” Sullivan initi- enhanced his worked aboard the Green Bay 1951, it was announced by headquarters. Origi- ated an oil cargo preferences bill last year which skills often at as a member of the deck depart- nally scheduled to expire on December 31 of this was passed by both the House and Senate but was the Piney Point ment. Brother Forest lives in year, the supplementary agreement was extended eventually vetoed by Ford because he felt the school. Brother Shelter Cove, Calif. by SIU-contracted operators on December 21. In measure was “inflationary.” It was through SIU Dinnes most recently sailed addition to the wages and allowances covered by support and through voluntary contributions to aboard the Ascension. He settled ROBERT FOWLER the general agreements, crew members in these SPAD that the legislation passed in both Houses in Navarre, Fla. Brother Robert Fowler, 70, be- covered areas will receive 100 percent of their of Congress. In her letter, Sullivan pointed to the came an SIU member in 1965 basic wages for each day spent in these waters, changes in the U.S. employment situation and LAWRENCE DUDEK while in the port of Houston. a $100 attack bonus and be covered by a $10,000 international attitudes toward cargo preferences He initially sailed with Hudson insurance policy. since Ford’s veto of the measure as reason for Brother Lawrence Dudek, 61, Waterways. The North Carolina drafting the new legislation. became a union member in 1976. native worked in the engine 1953 He first worked on the Paul department. Brother Fowler at- Seafarer-fathers who have received maternity 1984 Thayer as a deck department tended classes at the Paul Hall benefits passed the 1,000 mark last week when The Soviet Union has purchased more than member. Brother Dudek was Center on two occasions. His Seafarer Dominick Chirichella became eligible 14 million tons of grain from the United States born in Detroit. He took advan- most recent trip was on a Michi- for the $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond in the past two years. None of that grain was tage of educational opportuni- gan Tankers vessel. Brother from the union. Chirichella became the 1,000th shipped to the U.S.S.R. on an American vessel. ties at the Piney Point school. Fowler calls Norfolk, Va., home. man on the list since benefits were first issued as If a previous U.S./U.S.S.R. maritime agreement Brother Dudek’s final vessel was of April 1, 1952. That means that in 21 months was still in effect, almost 5 million tons of that the Presque Isle. Brother Dudek MAHDY GABER since the benefits began an average of approxi- grain would have traveled on U.S.-flag ships. makes his home in Orange Park, mately 48 Seafarers per month have received SIU President Frank Drozak, in an attempt to Fla. Brother Mahdy Gaber, 60, joined the record-breaking $200 maternity benefit. secure part of that lucrative grain market and up the SIU in 2001 as the NMU Chirichella, who was at his East New York home the number of American seamen and ships work- merged in the ALI ELMADARI when the benefit was delivered, was pleased to ing, has asked Secretary of State George Schultz, Seafarers Inter- learn that his first son, Joseph, had the distinc- Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole, U.S. Brother Ali Elmadari, 66, national Union. tion of being the 1,000th SIU maternity baby. Trade Representative William Brock and MarAd donned the SIU colors in 1977. The deck depart- “It was quite a pleasant surprise,” he said. “We chief Adm. Harold Shear to begin negotiations His first voyage was aboard the ment member’s haven’t figured out exactly what we will do with with the Soviets for a new maritime deal. A 10- Over Anchor; his last was on the most recent trip the money, but we intend to use it for expenses year agreement, which expired in 1981, reserved H. Lee White. Brother Elmadari was aboard the around the house, for baby clothes and other one-third of the trade for U.S.-flag ships. Ne- attended classes in 2008 at the Washington Ex- things that we need.” gotiations for a new maritime agreement were maritime training center in Piney press. Brother suspended in 1981 when Poland imposed martial Point, Md. The engine depart- Gaber attended classes in 2001 1975 law in an attempt to crush that country’s solidar- ment member makes his home in at the union-affiliated school in The chairwoman of the House Merchant Ma- ity movement. Cloquet, Minn. Piney Point, Md. He was born December 2012 Seafarers LOG 17 Welcome Ashore

Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland water- ways 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.

Continued from Page 17 joined the SIU in 2001 as the upgraded often at the Paul Hall of vessels operated by Crescent GREAT LAKES NMU merged into the Seafar- Center. A member of the deck Towing & Salvage of New Or- the USNS Regulus. Brother ers International Union. The department, Brother Brady last leans. Brother Looney resides in ALIE MUTAHR McGrew upgraded often at the deck department member’s shipped aboard a Penn Maritime Star Lake, N.Y. Seafarers-affiliated school. most recent trip was aboard Inc. vessel. He makes his home Brother Alie Mutahr, 65, began The deck department mem- the Green Cove. Brother Rizk in Suffolk, Va. SIDNEY POIRRIER sailing with the SIU in 1968. He ber most recently worked attended classes in 2000 at the initially sailed aboard the Horizon Navigator. union-affiliated school in Piney RUPERT CARTER Brother Sidney Poirrier, 55, on the Bob-Lo Brother McGrew is a resident Point, Md. He was born in was born in Louisiana. He Island. Brother of Vancleave, Miss. Yemen and now lives in Mil- Brother Rupert Carter, 62, began sailing with the union in Mutahr was waukee, Wisc. donned the SIU 1976. Brother Poirrier mainly born in Arabia colors in 1969. sailed with Crescent Towing PATRICK MCNAMARA and worked SAMUEL SOLOMON He worked with & Salvage of New Orleans. He in the steward Brother Patrick McNamara, the Association worked in the deck department. department. He 65, became a union member Brother Samuel Solomon, 65, of Maryland Brother Poirrier lives in Cov- was last em- in 1968 while in New York. started sailing with the union in Pilots for the ington, La. ployed on the He first worked aboard the 1965. His earli- duration of his Alpena. Brother Mutahr is a Kyska as an engine department est trip was with career. Brother JAMES RUTTER resident of Dearborn, Mich. member. Brother McNamara Hudson Water- Carter was a was born in Philadelphia. His ways. Brother deck department member. He Brother James Rutter, 50, joined WILLIAM PADGETT most recent vessel was the Solomon worked lives in Parkton, N.C. the union in 1996 while in the Shughart. Brother McNamara in the deck de- port of Philadelphia. He sailed Brother William Padgett, 66, makes his home in Mechanic- partment. He last ROBERT ELLINGSON with Crowley Liner Services for joined the union in 1976. His sburg, Pa. sailed aboard the Brother Robert Ellingson, 55, the duration of his career. Brother earliest trip to sea was on the Golden Monarch. Brother Solo- started sailing with the SIU in Rutter was a deck department Merle Mc- member. He continues to reside CHALLIS MITCHELL mon calls Pensacola, Fla., home. 1983 while in Seattle. His first Curdy. Brother ship was the Manhattan Island; in his native state of New Jersey. Padgett was a Brother Challis Mitchell, 69, MELVIN TEBBETS his most recent, the Terrapin deck depart- began shipping with the SIU CARL SANDERSON Island. Brother Ellingson, a ment member. in 1964. His earliest trip was Brother Melvin Tebbets, 66, member of the deck department, He upgraded with Windward Steamship Brother Carl Sanderson, 61, became a union member in lives in Renton, Wash. frequently at Corporation. Brother Mitchell 1967. A native of New Hamp- donned the SIU colors in 1980. the Paul Hall was born in Mississippi and shire, Brother Tebbets en- JOHN HALLER He initially sailed aboard the Center. Brother sailed as an engine depart- hanced his seafaring abilities Achilles. Padgett’s most recent vessel ment member. In 1978, he at- at the maritime training center Brother John Haller, 56, was Brother Sand- was the Indiana Harbor. He tended the Piney Point school. in Piney Point. The engine de- born in Camden, N.J. He be- erson was a was born in Michigan and now Brother Mitchell’s most recent partment member first sailed came a Seafarer in 1972, origi- member of the calls Superior, Wisc., home. ship was the Robert E. Lee. He on Moore McCormack’s Rob nally shipping in the deep sea deck depart- makes his home in Prentiss, Good. Brother Tebbets last division aboard ment. In 2001, NATIONAL MARITIME UNION Miss. shipped with Michigan Tank- the Allegiance. he attended ers Inc. He makes his home in Brother Haller classes at the STEPHEN GALLANT FERNANDO ONATIVIA Philadelphia. took advantage Piney Point of educational school. Brother Sanderson was Brother Stephen Gallant, 56, Brother Fernando Onativia, RONALD WHITFIELD opportunities born in Merced, Calif. He was started his NMU career in 1982. 66, started sailing with the at the Piney last employed with Great Lakes He was born in SIU in 1980 while in Wilm- Brother Ronald Whitefield, 66, Point school. Dredge & Dock. Brother Sand- Boston. Brother ington, Calif. began sailing with the union in He sailed as a erson is a resident of Wilmer, Gallant most He was born 1993. He first sailed on the In- member of the engine depart- Ala. recently sailed in Puerto dependence. Brother Whitefield ment. Brother Haller most with Boston Rico. Brother worked in the steward depart- recently worked with Crowley DONALD VANCE Towing & Onativia’s ment and upgraded often. He Liner Services. He settled in Transportation first voyage was born in Berkeley, Calif., and Franklinville, N.J. Brother Donald Vance, 63, Company. He was aboard the most recently sailed aboard the signed on with the Seafarers is a resident of Santa Mag- USNS Charlton. Brother White- MICHAEL HORN in 1966 while in Norfolk, Va. Knox, Maine. delena. The field is a resident of Oakland, Brother Vance initially worked steward department member Calif. Brother Michael Horn, 58, on the Northern Lights. He was RONALD NEILL last shipped on the Intrepid. started shipping with the union born in North Carolina. Brother Brother Onativia lives in Car- INLAND in 1980 while Vance’s most recent trip was Brother Ronald Neill, 55, was son, Calif. in Jacksonville, with Allied Transportation born in Michigan. He signed on ALEJANDRO BERRIOS Fla. His first Company. He makes his home with the NMU DAVID PARK vessel was the in Poplar Branch, N.C. in 1977. Brother Brother David Park, 64, Brother Alejandro Berrios, 62, Sugar Island; Neill was a donned the SIU colors in joined the SIU in 1984. He his most recent, DONNIS WARS member of the 1987 while in Norfolk, Va. He sailed mostly the Dodge Is- deck depart- first sailed on with Crowley land. Brother Brother Donnis Wars, 67, be- ment. Prior to USNS Bartlett. Puerto Rico Horn worked came a union member in 1997 his retirement, Brother Park Services. in the deck de- while in Houston. The engine he sailed on was born in Brother Ber- partment. He calls Rogers City, department the Chemical Pioneer. Brother West Virginia rios worked in Mich., home. member and Neill makes his home in Plain- and sailed in both the en- Michigan field, Ill. the deck de- gine and deck DANIEL LOONEY native origi- partment. His departments. nally worked final trip was He resides in Brother Daniel aboard the Performance. aboard the Ltc. John Page. He Manati, P.R. Looney, 62, Brother resides in Norfolk. signed on with KEVIN BRADY the SIU in 1976. Wars’ most The Louisiana recent vessel was operated by Brother Kevin Brady, 62, MOHAMED RIZK native primar- G&H Towing. He was born in started sailing with union in ily sailed in the Groveton, Texas, and lives in Brother Mohamed Rizk, 69, 1973. The German-born mariner deck department Trinity, Texas.

18 Seafarers LOG December 2012 Final Departures

JOHN BERTOLINO member. Brother Trenton, Mich., home. JOHN ROE 17. He joined the SIU in 1993, ini- Pensioner John Bertolino, 74, passed Garcia was born Brother John Roe, 60, died June 27. tially sailing aboard a Penn Maritime away June 10. He signed on with the in Puerto Rico. He PAUL MATSOS He signed on with the SIU in 1971 in vessel. Brother Powell’s final trip union in 1962 while in New York. last worked on the the port of New York. Brother Roe’s was with Allied Towing. He was a San Juan. Brother Pensioner Paul Matsos, 73, passed resident of Newport News, Va. Brother Bertolino’s away May 31. Brother Matsos was earliest trip was aboard the Houston. earliest trip to sea Garcia became a The deck department member was pensioner in 2002 born in Greece. He joined the SIU in was on a Moore- 1956. Brother Mat- born in Portland, Ore. Brother Roe JOSEPH RAPPOLD McCormack and resided in most recently worked on the Mid- Carolina, P.R. sos was initially Pensioner Joseph Rappold, 74, passed Lines vessel. His employed with Ore night Sun. He lived in Beaverton, away June 22. Brother Rappold was final ship was the Navigation Corpo- Ore. born in Portsmouth, Va. The deck Atlantic. Brother THOMAS GUTHRIE ration. He worked department mem- Bertolino, a mem- Brother Thomas Guthrie, 32, passed in the deck depart- JAMES SAUNDERS ber joined the SIU ber of the deck away May 29. He signed on with the ment. Brother in 1962 and sailed department, retired Brother James Saunders, 62, passed SIU in 2005. Brother Guthrie’s earli- Matsos’s last voy- away May 18. He became a Seafarer with McAllister in 1999. He was born in Pennsylvania est trip was aboard the Benavidez. age was aboard Towing of Vir- but called Las Vegas home. in 1989. Brother Saunders’ first ship He was born in Ketchikan, Alaska. the Enterprise. He began collecting was the American Eagle; his last, the ginia. He was last Brother Guthrie was a member of his retirement compensation in 2004. Alliance St. Louis. He was born in employed aboard LUIS DEJESUS the deck department. He most re- Brother Matsos settled in Baltimore. Derry, N.H., and sailed in the deck a Northeast Tow- Brother Luis Dejesus, 64, died May cently shipped on the Seabulk Pride. department. Brother Saunders called ing vessel. Brother 30. He began sailing with the SIU Brother Guthrie called Seattle home. ROY McCAULEY St. Augustine, Fla., home. Rappold became in 2005 while in the port of Phila- a pensioner in 2005. He settled in Pensioner Roy McCauley, 86, died Norfolk, Va. delphia. Brother Dejesus’ first ship JOHN HARTMAN May 1. Brother McCauley became THOMAS SCHROEDER was the Sea Venture; his last was the Pensioner John Hartman, 89, died an SIU member in 1970. His first Energy Enterprise. He was a member Pensioner Thomas Schroeder, 79, JAMES ROLIN June 15. Brother Hartman became a voyage was with died May 4. Brother Schroeder first of the engine department. Brother Seafarer in 1953 Waterman Steam- Brother James Rolin, 57, died April Dejesus lived in Vineland, N.J. donned the SIU colors in 1982. His in New York. His ship Corporation. first voyage was 24. He became an SIU member in first vessel was Brother McCauley aboard the Inde- 1977. Brother Rolin first sailed with GEORGE EVANS the Steel Chemist; was born in Ala- pendence. Brother Dixie Carriers as a member of the Pensioner George Evans, 74, passed his last, the Steel bama and sailed in Schroeder, a Ho- deck department. His most recent away May 9. Brother Evans was born Flyer. Brother the engine depart- nolulu native, was trip was on a Crowley Towing & in New Jersey. The engine depart- Hartman went on ment. Prior to his a member of the Transportation of Wilmington vessel. ment member pension in 1979. retirement in 1991, deck department. Brother Rolin made his home in Har- joined the Seafar- The Pennsylvania he sailed on a vessel operated by His final trip was rison, Mich. ers in 1961 while native made his home in Mountain Pronav Ship Management. Brother on the Horizon in the port of New Home, Ark. McCauley lived in Baltimore. Kodiak. Brother York. Brother Schroeder retired in 2004 and made Editor’s note: The following Evans first sailed WILLIE HOWARD JOHN McLAUGHLIN his home in Tacoma, Wash. brothers and sister, all former with Trans West- Pensioner Willie Howard, 78, passed Pensioner John McLaughlin, 93, members of the National Maritime ern Association. away June 18. Brother Howard passed away May 30. Brother RICHARD WILSON Union (NMU), have passed away. His final voyage joined the union in McLaughlin signed on with the union was on the Elizabeth. Brother Evens Brother Richard Wilson, 55, passed ASHTON CHANTILATE 1981. He initially in 1943 while in away May 1. He joined the Seafarers went on pension in 1996 and settled shipped aboard the port of New Brother Ashton in Keyport, N.J. in 1977 while in Piney Point, Md. the President Taft. York. His first ship Brother Wilson originally shipped Chantilate, 84, Brother Howard was the Yarmouth; aboard the Houston. He worked in passed away May JOHN FANOLI worked in both the his last, the Ameri- the engine department. Brother Wil- 30. He was born in Pensioner John Fanoli, 87, died May engine and steward can Heritage. son’s last ship was the Gemini. He Cuba. He became a 10. Brother Fanoli became an SIU departments. His Brother McLaugh- lived in Boynton Beach, Fla. pensioner in 1993 member in 1952. He was born in final ship was the lin was a Boston and called North Brooklyn, N.Y., Reliance. Brother native and sailed INLAND Miami, Fla., home. and sailed in the Howard retired in the 1998. He re- in the engine department. He went on steward depart- sided in Pomona, Calif. pension in 1985 and made his home CLIFTON BRYANT ELDER CHURCH in Baltimore. ment. Brother Brother Clifton Bryant, 73, died May Brother Elder Fanoli initially ALFRED LANG 19. He signed on with the SIU in Church, 86, died worked on a Pa- Pensioner Alfred Lang, 65, passed CHING ONG 1976. Brother Bryant was employed July 9. The Flor- cific Coast Trans- away April 29. Brother Lang began Pensioner Ching Ong, 95, died May with the National Marine Service for ida-born mariner portation Company sailing with the 18. Brother Ong began sailing with the duration of his career. He was went on pension vessel. His last ship Seafarers in 1965. the Seafarers in 1952. He originally born in Mississippi but called Ken- in 1968. He made was the Elizabeth. He was originally worked with AH ner, La., home. his home in Anda- Brother Fanoli made his home in East employed with Bull Steamship lusia, Fla. North Port, N.Y. CSX Lines as a Company. Brother OTTIS FOSTER member of the Ong was a mem- WALTER FLEISHMAN engine department. ber of the engine Pensioner Ottis Foster, 72, passed away Name Age DOD Brother Lang was department. Before May 30. Brother Pensioner Walter Fleishman, 89, Belsky, Robert 78 April 23 born in Alabama. retiring in 1985, he Foster started ship- passed away May 11. Brother Fleish- ping with the union man first donned the SIU colors in His final voyage sailed on the Oak- Bridges, Julius 89 June 26 was on the Overseas Boston. Brother land. Brother Ong in 1992. He primar- 1944 while in New ily sailed in the Clemente, Juan 90 May 14 York. The deck Lang retired in 2002 and was a resi- was a resident of San Francisco. dent of Mobile. steward department Del lantis, Dorothy 81 May 8 department mem- on Express Marine ber was born in VICTOR RODRIGUEZ vessels. Brother Ebanks, Carley 93 April 26 California. Brother Foster went on pen- RUSSELL LUTHER Fairman, Carsie 73 June 3 Fleishman’s final Pensioner Victor Rodriguez, 81, sion in 2006 and Pensioner Russell Luther, 81, died passed away June 18. Brother Ro- trip was aboard resided in Belhaven, N.C. Guillote, Etienne 88 April 27 the Leader. He June 6. Brother Luther was a native driguez was born in Honduras. He started collecting of Pennsylvania. He started sailing joined the union in Lawrence, William 91 May 2 with the union 1966, initially ship- DONALD GRINNELL his retirement compensation in 1994. Murdock, Daniel 85 May 13 Brother Fleishman was a resident of in 1988. Brother ping aboard the Brother Donald Grinnell, 67, died New Orleans. Luther’s first trip Bangor. Brother May 28. He first donned the SIU col- Oberg, Lars 93 April 6 to sea was on the Rodriguez worked ors in 1968. Brother Grinnell mainly Liberty Sea. He in the engine de- Ortiz, Alejandro 76 March 31 ALBERTO GARCIA worked with Allied Transportation shipped in the partment. His final Company. He continued to reside in Ortiz, Louis 89 April 9 Pensioner Alberto Garcia, 76, died deck and engine trip was on the his native state of Virginia. May 4. Brother Garcia started ship- departments. Stonewall Jackson. Pimentel, David 82 April 3 ping with the union in 1976. He Brother Luther last Brother Rodriguez Sebastian, Abraham 82 May 15 originally sailed with Crowley worked aboard the Mercury. He be- became a pensioner in 1996 and re- RONNIE POWELL Puerto Rico as an engine department came a pensioner in 2002 and called sided in New Orleans. Brother Ronnie Powell, 61, died May Waddy, Gastonia 68 May 2

December 2012 Seafarers LOG 19 The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as Digest of Shipboard possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ Union Meetings minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication.

ALLIANCE BEAUMONT dressing for winter weather and (Maersk Line, Limited), Sep- watching for ice. No beefs or tember 16 – Chairman Roan disputed OT reported. Next port: Aboard the Endurance Lightfoot, Secretary Lauren Superior, Wis. Oram, Educational Director Paul Pagano, Deck Delegate Mark AMERICAN SPIRIT (American Butler, Engine Delegate Charles Steamship Company), September Walker, Steward Delegate Larry 30 – Chairman Paul Gohs, Sec- Griffin. Chairman thanked crew retary Joyce Sufak, Educational for helping keep ship clean. He Director Michael Kruse, Deck announced upcoming payoff in Delegate Jeffrey Lalande, En- Beaumont, Texas. He mentioned gine Delegate Henry Willmarth. new contract in effect. Secretary Chairman discussed pension plan said to see her for fresh linens and encouraged members to vote for crew change and please clean in upcoming election. Educa- rooms for next crew. She thanked tional director said list of upcom- all for helping keep house clean. ing courses at Paul Hall Center Educational director said make posted on bulletin board. She sure to check documents, allow encouraged everyone, including plenty of time for renewals, and recently graduated apprentices, upgraded at Piney Point. No to upgrade as soon as they accrue beefs or disputed OT reported. the required sea time. No beefs or Crew discussed importance of disputed OT reported. Crew re- reading Seafarers LOG and also quested better internet service. noted that both the newspaper and other info are available at H LEE WHITE (American www.seafarers.org. Crew passed Steamship Company), Septem- motions concerning dayman posi- ber 17 – Chairman William tion and reimbursement for travel Mulcahy, Secretary Robert from Houston to Beaumont. Klemens, Educational Director Crew also asked for increased Walid Ahmed. Chairman asked pension and health benefits. Crew for copy of current agreement. thanked steward department for He talked about taking all precau- good meals and clean galley. tions now that cold weather is ar- FOWT Mark Santoli is pictured in the engine room of the car carrier Endurance earlier this year. The riving. Secretary said everything vessel is operated by Crowley for American Roll-On/Roll-Off Carrier. AMERICAN MARINER is running smoothly. Educational (American Steamship Company), director reminded fellow mari- September 26 – Chairman Scott ners to be aware of all document LOG. Secretary reminded crew to days to be required for retire- asked for slight adjustment in Krajniak, Secretary Daniel expiration dates and keep paper- review the ratified contract wage ment and also asked for increase menu, and steward responded Kane, Educational Director Rob- work reflecting sea time needed increases, which are posted in the in pension amount. Crew asked that it would be done. ert Crosby. Chairman reminded for any and all upgrading. No crew lounge/crew mess. Also, de- LOG to publish more information crew to use chain of command beefs or disputed OT reported. parting members were reminded to pertaining to medical and pen- OCEAN ATLAS (Crowley), Sep- to solve union issues. He com- Steward delegate asked everyone clean rooms and leave clean linens. sion benefits, plus the Seafarers tember 2 – Chairman David Het- mended galley gang on outstand- to keep up the good housekeep- Educational director recommended Money Purchase Pension Plan. rick, Secretary Connie Denoma, ing job. He encouraged crew to ing practices. Crew said satellite attending union-affiliated school Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Deck Delegate Russell Ma- vote in union and national elec- boxes are aging and may need to in Piney Point, Md., to upgrade. comber, Engine Delegate Samir tions, and noted absentee forms be replaced. Internet service also Also make sure documents are MAERSK GEORGIA (Maersk Tarsha. Under old business, available in rec room. He also can use an upgrade. up-to-date, and verify that your Line, Limited), September 9 – it was reported that a beef has stressed importance of SPAD endorsements have been properly Chairman Domingo Leon, Secre- been filed concerning restricted- and MDL. Secretary reminded HORIZON SPIRIT (Horizon applied to your merchant mariner tary Darryl Goggins, Educational to-ship pay in Ghana. Crew everyone to register at union hall Lines), September 30 – Chairman credential. No beefs or disputed Director Eric Bain, Deck Dele- also has asked for clarifications within 72 hours of discharge. Samuel Lampshire, Secretary OT reported. Vote of thanks given gate Frank Vogler, Steward Del- on reliefs in foreign ports and Also clean rooms and provide Adele Williams, Educational to steward department for good egate Christopher Coston. Crew STCW-stipulated hours of rest. clean linen for your relief. Edu- Director Dimarko Shoulders, food and service. Next port: Long received response from headquar- Chairman reported new booklets cational director advised fellow Deck Delegate Luisito Balatbat, Beach, Calif. ters on earlier inquiry. Chairman on retirement benefits are in crew mariners to check all documents Steward Delegate Susano Cortez. thanked crew for safe voyage mess. Secretary said decision on for expiration dates. He suggested Under old business, crew asked CHAMPION (Maersk Line, and added this is one of the best Venezuela crisis should come Lakes-area crew members should for improved pension benefits and Limited), September 20 – Chair- crews he’s sailed with in a long tomorrow. Educational director renew BST this winter at Piney also requested clarification on base man Ion Irimia, Secretary Willie time of going to sea. Secretary advised upgrading in Piney Point: Point – and while you’re there, wages. Chairman announced up- Massaline, Educational Director reminded crew members who are “You are in charge of your des- it’s a perfect time to upgrade. coming payoff at sea and also read Dennis Baker, Deck Delegate leaving to clean rooms and leave tiny.” No new beefs or disputed Crew discussed importance of president’s report from Seafarers Michael Ratigan, Engine Del- clean linens. Educational director OT reported. Crew asked about egate Harry Kinsman, Steward recommended upgrading at Piney getting satellite radio, and men- Delegate Jose David. Chair- Point. No beefs or disputed OT tioned that internet service aboard man reminded members to read reported, but crew wants a wiper the ship is expensive and slow. Artistic Touch in Mobile president’s report from LOG. to be added. Votes of thanks given Crew reported that they are being He said inspection today went to deck and engine departments. detained in Venezuela. (Editor’s well, and thanked deck gang for Crew requested increased vacation note: The October LOG contains safe voyage. Secretary reiterated benefit and asked for unrelated an article about the resolution importance of reading LOG, con- clarifications on wages. of this situation, and the story is tributing to SPAD and MDL, and online as well.) backing the union’s leadership. MAERSK OHIO (Maersk Line, Also stressed importance of “per- Limited), September 11 – Chair- ST. CLAIR (American Steam- forming our jobs in top fashion.” man Jim Joyce, Secretary Fidelis ship Company), September He thanked officials for securing Oliveira, Educational Director 30 – Chairman Gerald Free- new contract. Educational direc- Joaquim Figueiredo, Engine man, Secretary Juan Palacios tor advised checking schedule for Delegate Richard Sandiford, Clother, Educational Direc- Piney Point course dates, adding Steward Delegate Jerry Stuart. tor Donald Jaegle. Chairman that upgrading is very important. Chairman thanked crew for safe thanked crew for good job and Also make sure shipping docu- voyage and good seamanship. always keeping safety first. ments are current. He pointed out Educational director urged crew Secretary reminded members to STCW Manila Amendments fully to take advantage of union- check all shipping documents for take effect in the year 2017. No affiliated Paul Hall Center, and expiration dates. He reminded The union hall in Mobile, Ala., recently gained a unique piece of art beefs or disputed OT reported. pointed out lots of information everyone about the new extended as the Rev. Bernie Maret (far left) donated a painting he’d done in th Crew thanked steward depart- about the school is available expiration date TWIC. No beefs celebration of the SIU’s 75 anniversary, which is next year. Also ment for job well done and said online. No beefs or disputed OT or disputed OT reported. Crew helping display the artwork for the camera are (from left) AB Der- rick Lott, OMU Edward Shamburger and Lauren Liles, secretary food has been excellent. Steward reported, but engine delegate thanked steward department for at the hall. then thanked chief cook and SA reported that QMED requested job well done. Next port: Cleve- for support. Crew wants fewer copy of job description. Crew land. 20 Seafarers LOG December 2012 Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Information

The following is a schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training Title of Start Date of and Education in Piney Point, Md., for the first few months of 2013. All programs are Course Date Completion geared toward improving the job skills of Seafarers and promoting the American mari- time industry. Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the Machinist February 9 March 1 maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the national security. Students attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before their Welding January 12 February 1 course’s start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the February 9 March 1 start dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be made for March 9 March 29 Saturday. April 6 April 26 Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. May 4 May 24 June 1 June 21 Title of Start Date of Course Date Completion Safety Upgrading Courses Deck Department Advanced Firefighting January 5 January 11 Lifeboatman/Water Survival January 5 January 18 February 2 February 15 Basic Firefighting/STCW February 23 March 1 March 2 March 15 March 23 March 29 March 30 April 12 April 13 April 19 May 11 May 17 Government Vessels January 14 January 18 June 15 June 21 February 11 February 15 Medical Care Provider January 12 January 18 STOS January 19 February 1 April 27 May 10 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Able Seaman February 2 March 1 March 16 April 12 Chief Steward January 12 February 22 May 11 June 7 April 13 May 24 July 6 August 16 Radar Renewal (One day) May 28 May 28 Steward Recertification March 16 April 8 Radar Observer May 4 May 17 Serve Safe March 9 March 15 ARPA May 18 May 24 June 8 June 14 Galley Operations Bosun Recertification July 13 August 5 These modules start every Monday.

GMDSS January 19 February 1 Chief Cook These modules start every other week. First class of 2013 starts January 5.

ECDIS February 23 March 1 Advanced Galley Operations These modules start every Monday.

Engine Department NMC Website Provides Useful Mariner Resources Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations (BAPO) January 26 February 22 March 23 April 19 The National Maritime Center (NMC), encouraged to check out the site at:http:// the licensing authority for the U.S. Coast www.uscg.mil/nmc/ FOWT February 23 March 22 Guard, offers a comprehensive website Mariners may call the NMC at April 20 May 17 covering mariner credentialing, medi- 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662). Op- cal guidelines and much more. The site erational hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, features a wide range of applications Monday through Friday. (The NMC is Junior Engineer January 28 March 22 and forms, deck- and engine-department closed for all federal holidays.) Various exam information, lists of Coast Guard- email forms also are available through the Machinist January 19 February 8 approved courses and more. Seafarers are NMC website.

UPGRADING APPLICATION COURSE START DATE OF DATE COMPLETION ______Name ______Address ______Telephone (Home)______(Cell)______Date of Birth ______Deep Sea Member ❏ Lakes Member ❏ Inland Waters Member ❏ ______

If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ______Social Security #______Book # ______

Seniority______Department______Home Port______LAST VESSEL: ______Rating: ______E-mail______Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held______Date On: ______Date Off:______Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? ❏ Yes ❏ No SIGNATURE ______DATE______If yes, class # ______❏ ❏ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? Yes No original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your If yes, course(s) taken______port agent before departing for Piney Point. Not all classes are reimbursable.Return completed ______application to: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education Admissions Office, P.O. ______Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; or fax to (301) 994-2189.

The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits stu- days seatime for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date your class dents, who are otherwise qualified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with starts, USMMD (z-card) front and back or relevant pages of merchant mariner credential, front applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, qualifying seatime for the activities. 12/12 course if it is Coast Guard tested, 1995 STCW Certificate, valid SHBP Clinic Card and TWIC. December 2012 Seafarers LOG 21 Paul Hall Center Classes

Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class #765 – Nineteen Phase I unlicensed apprentices com- pleted this course Oct. 26. Graduating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Kasim Ahmed, Tinika Ander- Welding – Six upgraders completed their requirements in this course son, Kenneth Biddle Jr., Robert Bove, Anthony Cronk, Anthony Ellison, Kyle Fitzgerald, John Greggs, Oct. 5. Graduating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Majed Alsharif, Karleen Grenier, Cody Kingsford, Jon Mahannah, LeDaron McIntosh, Nicholas Panagakos, Joshua Rawls, Antoine Best, Rodney Davis, Eric Martin, William Mercer and Kareem James Rodweller, Pharon Simmons, Chase Smith, Nicole Stephenson and Brandon Thornton. Walters. Class Instructor Buzzy Andrews is at the left.

Government Vessels – Nineteen upgraders completed their requirements in this course Oct. 5. Graduating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Maximo Aguiran, Mian Ahmad, Alex Amarra, Franklin Beck, Reuben Brown, John Bukowsky, Dominador BAPO – The following individuals, (above, in alphabetical order) graduated from this course Diaz, Alonzo Griswell, McKinley Jones, Florante Labtingao, Mustafa Malik, Michael Oct. 12: Tenereo Cacpal, Oscar Cordero, Jeremy Jendrusiak, Todd Lander, Joshua Moton, Murner, John Penrose, Frank Pivik, Arturo Reyes, Leanne Smith, McKinley Thorne, Steven Patton, Raymond Roldan, Santiago Ruiz, Frank Sambula, Corey Sanders, Matthew Jamaal Waring and Furman Watson. Class Instructor Tom Truitt is a the far right in Thomas and Jose Vega Caraballo. Tim Achorn, their instructor, is at the far right. the back row. (Note: Not all are pictured.)

ECDIS - The following individuals (above, in alphabetical order) graduated from this Radar Observer – Seven individuals completed this course Oct. 26. Graduating (above, course Oct. 5: Robert Bakerman, John Daunoras, Basil D’Souza, Michael Moore, Ellic in alphabetical order) were: Michael Andrew, Richard Crutchfield, Xerxes Cunanan, Jason Mottram and Christopher Pinkerton. Their instructor, Brad Wheeler, is at the far right. Davis, Michael Harris Jr., Frank Pivik and Felix Somorostro.

Junior Engineer – The following upgrad- ers (photo at right, in alphabetical order) finished this course Oct. 19: Ja’Quaral, Derrick Clark, Jacob Diefenbach, Egar Dionio, Demetrius Esclovon, Kabir Gar- cia-Santiago, Darrell Goggins, William Harrison, Herbert Hyde, David Kaba- sinskas, Andre MacCray, Michael Mal- donado, Ann Mensch, Kwame Owusu, Anton Popescu, Mark Santoli, Edwin Simene, Ticer Sutthipong, Anthony Thomas, Brett VanPelt, Aleksey Vigovs- kiy, Charles Wescott, Enoch Winrod and Randy Wurr. Class Instructor Jay Hen- derson is standing at the far left. (Note: Not all are pictured.)

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Tankship Familiarization DL- Two classes of Phase III unlicensed apprentices graduated from this course Nov. 2. Completing their requirements (photo at left, in alpha- betical order) were: Pedro Abuda, Jose Alicea-Sanchez, Juan Cardona, Carson Crowder, Elliot Duncan, Dominique Greer, Olympia Harley, Randolph Harrell, Rene Hernandez Ramos, Tristan Jones, Andrew Kritz, Bonnie Kropolinsky- Hinkle, Prasert Mastrototaro, Mason Melland, Kyle Nielsen, James O’Hara, Robert Resurreccion, Dennis Saggese, Marc Silvester, Grant Simonson, Joseph Spencer, Jessie Ticer, Jayson Velez-Cruz and Danylo Zayats.

Important Notice Students who have registered for classes at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Edu- cation, but later discover - for whatever reason - that they can’t attend, should inform the admissions department immediately so arrangements can be made to have other students take their places.

Medical Care Provider – Nine upgraders graduated from this course Basic and Advanced Firefighting – The following individu- Basic and Advanced Firefighting – Three Oct. 5. Completing their requirements (above, in alphabetical order) als (above, in alphabetical order) graduated from this course upgraders completed their requirements in were: Joseph Benaventre Jr., Jason Davis, Archie Eldridge Jr., Braden Oct. 19: Nathaniel Balos, Rob Ballia, John Browning, John this course Oct. 26. Graduating (above, in Horne, Kevin Lewis, Keith Marion, Rodney Payne, Robert Puckett and Garrett and Alvin Hansley. Wayne Johnson, their instructor, alphabetical order) were: Antoine Best, Do Reylan Tendido. Class Instructor Wayne Johnson Jr., is at the far left. is at the far right. Luong and David Quade.

BST (Hawaii) - Eighteen individuals completed their requirements in this course Oct. 6 at the Seafarers Barbers Point, Hawaii-based training facility. Graduating BST (Hawaii) - The following individuals (above, in no particular order) graduated from this course (above, in no particular order): were David Toma, William Disch, Erin Laffey, Sept. 29 at the Seafarers Training facility in Barbers Point, Hawaii: Tamala Baldwin, David Henry, Carter Scott, Ashley Lamanna, Jamie Motheral, Corleone McNaughton, Dexter Tekka Kelly, Lucille Racine, Amber Kasak, Brandon Nobles, Ariel Prochilo, Victoria Inboden, Rich- Jack, Carolyn Henderson, Michael Fahl, Donniqua Campbell, Stephen Poula- ard Taylor, Erika Peckhardt, Kylin Brady, Adam Winfield, Angela Siler, Kenneth Francoeur, Chris- kos, Marc Levesque, Gladys Torio, John San Nicolas, Mindy Bustamante, Lau- topher Chianesi, Katharine Edwards, Jordyn Linkous and Carlos Gonzalez. ren Burrows and Carlos Gonzalez Jr.

BST (Hawaii) - The following individuals (above, in no particular order) finished this BST (Hawaii) – Sixteen individuals graduated from this course Oct. 27 at the Seafarers course Oct. 13 in Hawaii: Donald Spafford, Joseph Getlein, Roberto Serna, Jerica Training facility in Hawaii. Completing their requirements (above, in no particular order) Snyder, John Otten, Joseph Cavallaro, Asly Agbuggo, Anthony Weingartz, Marianna were: Kevin Bell, Brian Benitez, Siobhan Carr, Derrick Clayton, Anthony Fisher, Greg LaFave, Erika Boreta, Deon Mister, Jordan Espena, Yuliam Rosado, Leonel Moncada, Isidore, Michael Masci, Alexa Murray, Nicholas Ortziblass, Meghan Osullivan, Rod Ramos, James Doutherd, Tony Tuyen, Isaiah Eatman and Cameron Valdez. Gerard Russo, Phillip Schoeb, Diana Vasquez, Joseph Wilczewski and Andrea Stevens. December 2012 Seafarers LOG 23 Volume 74, Number 12 December 2012 Paul Hall Center Course Dates Page 21

SEAFARERS ASSIST WITH JLOTS – Three SIU-crewed ships played key roles in this year’s Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) exercise, which took place off the Virginia coast in July and August. The Navy de- scribes JLOTS as “one of the U.S. military’s most unique capabilities to provide offshore operations in support of national defense and to provide humanitarian assistance/disaster relief.” The exercise offers a chance to practice transporting equipment from vessels at sea when no useable port facilities exist. The SIU-crewed USNS Obregon (shown in the photos above and at right, courtesy of the Navy) served as the primary cargo platform for this year’s exercise, while the Gopher State and Cape May also contributed to the event’s suc- cess. The Obregon is operated by Keystone, the Gopher State by Interocean American Shipping/TOTE and the Cape May by Ocean Shipholdings.

OATH TAKEN IN TACOMA – During the October membership meeting in Tacoma, Wash., Port Agent Joe Vincenzo (right in photo above) gave the union oath to members Junior Engineer Paula Gomez (center) and AB Ian Harding as they received their respective full books. Vincenzo noted, “One of our stewards remarked that while for some, our oath may be a matter of words to honor, for others it is a matter of who we are and what we stand for: fellow unionists.”

ABOARD TYCO DECISIVE – SIU Guam Port Agent John Hoskins (in both photos, wearing striped shirt) submitted these pictures from the cable ship Tyco Decisive, where he spent part of Columbus Day “with old shipmates I’d worked with aboard the Global Mariner.” He’s joined by Bosun Eric “Thor” Young in the photo above, while the other image includes Recertified Stew- ard Shawn Fujiwara (front) and Chief Electrician Gregory BOSUN HONORED IN HOUSTON – Fellow members and officials at the October membership meeting in Thomas. Houston surprised Recertified Bosun Rafael “Monte” Pereira (center) with a certificate celebrating his 35 years of sobriety. SIU VP Gulf Coast Dean Corgey (left) and Asst. VP Jim McGee (right) helped congratulate the longtime Seafarer, who credits the late SIU Exec. VP Joey Sacco and the Seafarers Addictions Rehabilita- tion Center in Valley Lee, Md., as instrumental in his success. “Things change when you make an effort,” said Pereira, who happily shares his story.