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0W^\ "}\ I ,4 President's Report -f', -•:,-! ,^:)'-'V,- ' 5; #?-;V; Our Nation's Achilles' Heel out of every four people without health care The issue of who pays for health care cover­ i JU!--.,:-i- i, coverage l^lds a job. age has resulted in some very tough negotiat­ Whai it comes to matters of importance to Those facing the biggest gap in health care ing sessions between hundreds of local and „ •'" I working people, nothing is higher on the list coverage are the nati(m*s senior citizens. Hun­ national unions and their contracted employ­ than access to affordable and ers. In the past few years, thousands of em­ decent health care. But medi­ dreds of companies around America are dump­ W'i: ing retirees from their medical plans because ployees have gone on strike to protect their cal coverage is rapidly be­ welfare plan benefits. coming an out-of-reach item of the liability such costs represent to their bal­ for average Americans. ance sheets. The average elderly citizen in the In addition, union employers that contribute Meanwhile, U. S. companies United States is looking at sp^^ng 15 per­ to a medical plan for their employees often are struggling to meet whop­ cent of his or her income on medical care. find that their non-union coni|xititlon offers lit­ ping increases in health insur­ The situation is getting ugly. For-profit in­ tle in the way of health benefits. Premiums ance premiums. The nation surance companies are dividing the world be­ charged for covered employees must also in­ as a whole is gripped by the tween those who are healthy and who have the corporate the costs to the medical establish­ health care crisis which puts highest chance of staying that way and those . ment of providing care to the millions of Michael Sacco the United States at a huge who are sick or likely to need medcal att^- people with no insurance. So, in effect what is disadvantage as it moves into the 21st century. tion. Those companies then only sell their in­ happening is that companies paying for health surance to the h^thy. insurance are subsidizing companies who offer Today, 37 million Americans have no medi­ no such coverage. cal insurance—cme of the most basic and neces­ Highest Cost in World sary services. Working people who want to In light of this current disaster and possible Today, health care costs take up 45 percent future catastrophe, the AFL-CIO has put forth maintain their coverage are having to assume of American corporate operating profits. If the mc»'e and more of the costs—through deduct­ some broad proposals to reform our unwieldy, United States is really serious ateut competing ineffective and expensive heallh care structure. ibles or co-pay arrangements. Or workers sim­ with Europe and Japan, it must even the play­ ply find themselves not getting as many ing field for its companies. All countries in Eu­ Affordable Health Care for All b^efits for the same amount of money. rope and Japan and Canada and other As we discuss what is almost a universal highly-industrialized nations have much fairer The AFL-CIO's four biLsic goals are: problem for most Americans, we should bear mechanisms of apportioning the bill when it Heallh care costs must be contained, and the in mind that we of the Seafarers have been comes to health care costs. skyrocketing nature of increases in health ser­ very fortunate with regard to our contract cov­ vices must be brought into check. Access to I might add here that in 1990 there was a medical care must be open to all Americans. erage in health insurance. In comparison to total of $675 billion spent on health care in the other medical coverage programs, the Seafar­ Red tape, waste and paperwork must be elimi­ -iU' • ' •• •'• United States. "Ihat was one-third more on a nated or drastically reduced. ATKI, the retiree :• •"- ers Welfare Plan comes out ahead per capita basis than what was spent in Canada health care crisis must be solved. This unique and preferred position of Sea­ and 50 percent more than what was spent in IP farers is in stark contrast to the millions of Japan and Germany. Yet in those nations, all Although our people enjoy sound protec­ Americans who have no health coverage or citizens have access to health care. The United tion, we feel it is in the interests of all Ameri­

'r-iv' ..'v "; who are participants in policies which offer States, it turns out, is paying more for less than cans and the nation to have a universal health only bare-bones benefits. any of our competitor nations. care program that will provide alTordable and The statistics are fdghtening. Consider that decent coverage for every person in the United '.o- Solid Citizens in Trouble ill 1972 U.S. health care expenditures were States. Eventually this has to come about be­ There is a tendency to think of those mil­ $93.2 billion. The estimate fear 1992 health ex­ cause our citizens, our companies, our nation lions of people with no private health care as penditures is $800.2 billion. Over a 20-year pe­ cannot afford to enter the 21st century on the the poorest of the poor. The fact is, however, riod medical costs went up 858 percent. And brink of such a disaster. that the great majority of them are just like total health care exp^ditures continue to spi­ It is therefore in all of our interests to work you and me—they are working people. Three ral upwards at a rate of 18 to 30 percent a year. towards a universal health care system. t •-• '••••: -•!< • , Hussein's Omerlness Blocks Wrap-Up of Gulf Conflict The situation in the Persian Gulf At press time, a United Nations the United States. By the end of some continue to transport equip­ remains tenuous as a result of inspection team charged with re­ September, close to 95 percent ment, while others are undergoing Saddam Hussein's recalcitrance viewing the state of Iraq's chemi­ of all unit equipment had been scheduled maintenance. in the face of attempts by the cal, nuclear and biological weap­ moved out of the Gulf. United Nations to enforce the ons, was in Iraq attempting to At the end of September, 57 terms of the April 11 cease-fire inspect military sites via helicop­ Sealift Can Be Reversed Ready Reserve Force (RRF) which officially ended Operation ters. News services reported that But the flow of sealift operations continue in activation status, with Desert Storm. U.N. inspectors have uncovered can easily be reversed should the 41 of these under MSC's control. In mid-September U.S. Presi­ extensive Iraqi attempts to dis­ need arrive, noted a spokesman The remaining RRF ships are dent George Bush threatened to guise and disassemble and move for the Military Sealift Command either on exercises or on assign­ send American warplanes back facilities believed to harbor nu­ (MSC), the military's waterbome ments unrelated the Persian Gulf «.Jv'4W over Iraq if Hussein continued clear research or production cen­ transport agency. Critical to an situation. 4'^JSS' '• to defy the terms of the U.N's ters for chemical and biological immediate response are the mili­ The U.S. military deployment Security Council resolutions. weapons. tary's prepositioning ships, many in the gulf, at the end of Septem­ Hussein has thrown up a series of Meanwhile, American sealift of which are crewed by Seafarers ber, stands at 11,000 Army per­ obstacles designed to frustrate and operations are continuing to trans­ and operated by SlU-contracted sonnel—mainly troops based in prevent a full United Nations' in­ port materiel back to its assigned companies. the area around Dharan and Ad spection of his military arsenal. locations in Northern Europe or Currently, the MSC's five Diego Damman, Saudi Arabia; nearly Garcia-based prepositioning ships 5,000 Air Force troops—some •are reconstituted and fully loaded. helping operate 60 attack planes; These ships, which support the more than 4,000 Marines aboard Volume 53, Number JO October 1991 Marines, were the first American- I 4- •:• four amphibious ships; and more flag vessels to deliver military than 16,000 Navy personnel on 26 equipment to the gulf last August ships. m The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly ••II when President Bush launched As the LOG was going to press, • V I by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Operation Desert Shield. L^es and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth the 44-member U.N. nuclear The other MSC prepositioning weapons inspection team—after Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899- ships are either back at their home 0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, spending four days confined to a base in the Guam/Saipan region, Baghdad parking lot—was about Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. or in the last stages of loading POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers to begin cataloging material taken LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. or in U.S. shipyards for routine from the Iraqi nuclear regulatory maintenance. A spokesman for offices. Iraq had consented to heli­ Communications Department Director and Editor, MSC noted that should a mobiliza­ copter inspections of its military Jessica Smith', Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan', tion take place, there is nothing to sites, but continued to protest Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate hinder these ships from a speedy other types of verification proce­ Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. response to the call. \ dures advocated by the U.N. Of the eight fast sealift ships, group.

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OaOBiR 1991 -Vv Protest to 'Worker Tax' Mounts The imposition of what amounts to a "worker tax" for seamen is stirring up strong opposition from all quarters of the maritime industry. In comments filed with the U.S. Coast Guard, unions representing ship­ board personnel—including the SIU, individual seamen and boatmen, ship operators, maritime training schools and various government agencies strongly protested the scheme to charge a fee for the issuance of merchant marine documents, licenses and certifi­ Casino Riverboat Crew cates of registry. ^ — In late June, the Coast dure Of tracking the skills of mari­ Goes With the Seafarers Guard announced in the ners is done in the public interest, Federal Register plans to charge for the good of the citizenry as a seamen fees ranging anywhere whole. It is not logical to assume that safe waterways are only for '";-vl •'• ,^-nC. _ from $35 for a document without a qualified rating up to $330 for an the benefit of those who work upper level license. The Federal on vessels," said SIU President Register notice advised the public Michael Sacco in the Seafarers that the Coast Guard would accept communication. comments on the proposal up to The SIU also vigorously ob­ August 5. jected to the inadequate disclosure The agency has beeiv mandated of the methods used for deter­ mining the rates of the fees and to collect so-called user fees for 'v':: the fact that the open-ended tax , •, • '• tS' , >• costs associated with issuing z- r,,, ;I•• cards and marine licenses by the meant the charge could keep in­ Omnibus Budget Reconciliation creasing. Act of 1990. That law was enacted by Congress and sighed by the Three Other Unions Protest president and is designed to re­ Three other maritime unions duce the nation's huge budget lodged forceful protests to the deficit. scheme. Captain Timothy A. ; 4''-'. h'" '. ' • ••• '• Deckhands Jeff Zeller (left) and Lonnie Partridge welcome passengers aboard the The Coast Guard has not desig­ Brown, president of the Interna­ Alton Belle. nated a starting date in which tional Organization of the Mas­ it will begin collecting fees for ters, Mates and Pilots noted that The more than 150 employees of ander^ who works in the galley of documents and licenses. the licensing procedure of the the Alton Belle Casino riverboat the Alton Belle's floating dock/ In fact, as the LOG went to press Coast Guard "is a purely govern­ gambling operation have desig­ barge. the Coast Guard had requested a ment-required obligation that ben­ nated the Seafarers as their bar­ Based in Alton, III., along the re-opening of the comment p^od. efits the population of the nation gaining representative. , the company That request is now before tte Sec­ as a whole." All hands are covered by the has outfitted the 165-foot, three- retary of Transportation and the "It is inequitable to shift this agreement—marine personnel, deck vessel with a host of gain- Office of Management and Bud­ burden to the individuals who food and beverage service em­ bling equipment—ranging from get Should the comment period be have had this requirement im­ ; • ik.c;?v ployees, galley workers, ticket more than 300 slot machines and re-opened, an announcement will posed on them by legislative or Black Jack and Craps games ta­ appear in the Federal Register. administrative boards," said Cap­ bles to a mini-baccarat table. tain Brown. In addition, he labeled '/••••'•'V-. More Photos SIU's Vigorous Objections on Page 8 The vessel, when not out on the the plan "a smoke and mirror de­ Mississippi River, ties up next to The SIU's strongly-worded vice to avoid the necessity of rai­ a floating structure—a two-deck submission to the agency flat-out sing funds in the traditional gov­ sales-people, reservationists, barge known as the Alton Land­ rejected the notion that American ernment way." housekeepers, cashiers and main­ ing. This facility houses two res- seamen and boatmen should have Among the points raised by tenance workers. Only supervi­ Continued on page 8 to pay to work. ". . . it is the- Continued on page 22 sors, guards and gaming personnel union's assertion that the proce­ are excluded from the unit. "I always wanted a union," Deckhand Raymond Bburland told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG who visited the vessel during its Three Maritime Unions Join in Call first week of operation. Deckhand Bourland had been sailing the Mis­ sissippi on a non-union tug/barge For Policies to Raise U.S.-Fiag Fleet f:-|f when he heard about theriverboat and applied for work. Concerned about the continuing The officers said a united indus­ 1936. Again, in 1970, the federal "We need a union. They protect decline of American shipping, the try, working with Congress, government, the Congress anfl the us," said Utilityman Virgil Alex- heads of three major unions repre­ "might succeed in obtaining the industry supported a program senting shipboard personnel participation, if not the leadership, charted by the national adminis­ called on the industry and the of the national administration in tration that gave us the Merchant government for an all-out effort to developing a program of maritime Marine Act of 1970." prevent the American flag from revival." The three pointed out that "it disappearing from the high seas. is time once again to create a International Organization of Text of Statement maritime program that will work Masters, Mates and Pilots Presi­ on Page 10 for and serve America now and in dent Timothy A. Brown; Licensed the foreseeable future." Division of District No. 1— Recognizing the immediacy of Such a program will only come MEBA/NMU Chairman Gordon the dangers posed by a rapidly- about with the "all-out collective M. Ward and SIU President Mi­ declining U.S.-flag fleet, the three cooperation and support from ev­ chael Sacco flatly rejected the no­ maritime union officers noted, ery segment of maritime—the tion that the decline of the Ameri­ "There is no purpose at this late owners, the managers and the can merchant marine is date in apportioning responsibility builders of vessels and the li­ irreversible. for this serious state of affairs. censed and unlicensed shipboard They took stock of the fractious- "Rather, we must deal with the operating personnel and all of the ness within the industry which present and look to the future. rest who have a stake in the future works against a consensus that What has been accomplished be­ of the nation's private shipping is "so essential to a successful fore can be accomplished again. industry," the statement of the maritime program.r They pointed In 1936, under the leadership of three unions said. out that Congress, which has al­ the national administration, the Copies of the joint statement Buffet Server Joyce J. McKay makes ways supported U.S. shipping, federal government, the Congress were released to Confess, offi­ sure a restaurant table is sparkling has been frustrated by the situ­ and the industry coalesced to ef­ cials . within the administration, clean for its next guests. ation. fect the Merchant Marine Act of maritime interests and the press.

i' • . '.f', - " '' •: ••••:'-' '^y.. .. 1:. -•• , "''i: V "•••• '".y.'' ••'• r-", ':'^tj'*" SEAfMEHS 106 r"! New Bill Seeks Expanded U.S. Cnilse Ship Industry The SIU is strongly supporting holding and length of voyage to try Another benefit of a U.S.-flag reported that on many occasions a bill recently introduced in Con­ to stop the unregulated gambling cruise fleet would be seen in times foreign-flag ship crewmembers gress that, if passed, could lead to operations.) of wiar. The vessels could be con­ from different nations could not ii :.-:-^-^- communicate among themselves, ai?-;?-:-.':: the investment of U.S. dollars in In 1990, unregulated shipboard verted into troop transports and American opera­ gambling revenues reached $1.8 hospital ships. Thousands of mer­ let alone the passengers. n tions. billion, almost all of it wagered by chant mariners already would be \sv Members of the House Mer­ American citizens. None of this trained and available to crew sup­ This has lead to life-threatening chant Marine Subcommittee will amount was spent on deep sea ply ships. situations when accidents have fe.';'- meet October 10 to begin work on U.S.-flag vessels. Passage of the bill would en­ occurred. It has even hampered routine safety drills. Sponsors of the bill sponsored by Representa­ Americans Are Passengers hance the safety of Americans tive Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), which who sail aboard cruise ships. The the bill note that these problems is designed to make U.S. cruise Approximately 120 ships, about U.S. Coast Guard and National would be unlikely to occur on ships more competitive in a mar­ 85 percent of the world deep sea Transportation Safety Board have U.S.-flag passenger ships. # ket that has been dominated by cruise fleet, are based in the foreign-flag vessels. United States. All but two—the •• The bill, which has received SlU-crewed Independence and Sen. Breaux Calls for Exclusion bipartisan support from 72 co- Constitution—are foreign-flag and 6:.^ "-T- sponsors, would allow U.S.-flag offer high seas gambling. Ameri­ .. I'. cruise ships to offer regulated can citizens compose 85 percent Of H/laritlmo In TraBo Talks gambling on the high seas. The of the world's cruise passengers. The chairman of the Senate industry piece by piece." existing Gambling Ship Act which Proponents of the bill note that Merchant Marine Subcommittee Breaux spoke out against sug­ was intended to prohibit offshore a strong U.S.-flag cruise industry is urging the U.S. Trade Represen­ gestions that shipping and mari­ casino from evading state would assist U.S. shipping by pro­ tative (USTR) to reject sugges­ time-related industries be included anti-gambling statutes prevents viding thousands of jobs on the tions to include maritime and its in the negotiations for a North T" !'?"*• U.S.-flag cruise vessels from of­ vessels, at shipyards and in offices related services in trade talks tak­ American Free Trade Agreement. fering gambling on the high seas. related to the ships. Dollars spent ing place around the world. Breaux also noted that Norway '••T- (Several states, among them aboard the liners would be re­ "We have consistently opposed recently asked that shipping be Florida, Texas and Mississippi, tained by the U.S. economy, gen­ this and we should keep that posi­ included in the stalled world trade permit cruise-to-nowhere foreign- erating tax revenues for federal, tion," U.S. Sen. John Breaux (D- talks known as the General flag gambling ships but federal state and local governments. The La.) told maritime representatives Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. agencies recently began enforcing bill would open new ports to the at a Propeller Club meeting in "This could open the door for applicable federal laws like immi­ cruise industry, creating more Washington last month. "We can­ coastwise trade," Breaux stated. gration and work visas, wage with­ jobs in those areas. not continue to give away this "Nordic maritime companies are as opposed to this as we are. The U.S. is in no position to accept this latest position." Funds Sought for New Facility at Soo Locks The Louisiana senator pointed out a Maritime Administration Great Lakes Commission repre­ and shipping," Kelley noted. "The Tentative plans for a new lock study showing approximately 40 sentatives hope to devise a plan commission is trying to find a way call for modifying the Davis and/ of more than 50 countries sur­ to raise the local dollars for the to get all of them to participate in or Sabin into one deep, wide and veyed have cabotage laws on their badly needed construction of a the funding before the government long enough to handle the larger books similar to the Jones Act, i' new facility at the Soo Locks decides to impose user fees." Lakes and deep sea vessels that which limits the carrying of cargo when the group meets later this The advisory board will be sail the region. With the between two U.S. ports to U.S.- month. meeting in Erie, Pa. in the middle and blasting needed, the project built, U.S.-flag vessels. The commission, which is made of October to discuss possible could take as long as two years. up of shipping interests from the funding plans. eight-state region, had recom­ Shipping interests have ex­ mended to Congress that the new pressed the need for a new lock facility be built totally with federal to handle the 1,000-footers sailing Joe Powers Is Dead at 79 funds. However, Congress, in au­ between Lake Superior and the if, •.. ,..; thorizing the construction of a new rest of the Great Lakes. Pensioner Joseph Neal Powers, lock, will not appropriate the ap­ The Poe Lock, built in 1968, is an active SIU member for more proximately $280 million until 35 the only one of the two operational than 30 years, passed away Au­ percent of it is raised in local locks near Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, gust 25 in due to funds. capable of managing the larger heart failure. He was 79 years old. The commission has had diffi­ vessels. The MacArthur Lock, Brother Powers was a colorful culty in finding a funding source built in 1943, is only 800 feet long. and well-known Seafarer of the f: because so many companies and The other American locks, the post World War II years who governmental bodies are affected Davis and Sabin, have been closed started his working life as a dancer by the Soo Locks, according to for years. The only Canadian lock in Broadway musical productions. Byron Kelley, SIU vice president was closed two years ago because Because of his obvious concerns for the Great Lakes and the only of a lack of maintenance. about the welfare of his shipmates. labor representative on the panel. A fear in the industry is that an Seafarers affectionately called him "Everybody in the region bene­ accident or mechanical problem "Mother Powers." fits from the locks—all eight could force the Poe to close, thus Powers was a recertified chief "v"' states, ports and municipalities, tying up vessels for months or steward. He was an active SIU member from 1942 until 1975, and mining interests, coal, steel, grain possibly a whole sailing season. "Mother Powers," as Joe Powers was he also answered the call for the known throughout the SIU, was an Persian Gulf war. M9\••;'>: V. -' S' active Seafarer from 1942 until 1975. Powers was bom in Erin, Tenn. He also served in the gulf war. and joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. active role in union matters. ^r,i; During the period of time he "He was always there when he worked in Broadway productions. was needed," an SIU official said.

I Powers performed in shows with "He walked a lot of picket lines." C: '• • f-.' ••:.'• such stars as Gene Kelley, Betty Brother Powers, an avid New Davis, Agnes Moorehead and York Mets fan and a frequent Joan Crawford. Throughout his contributor to the Seafarers LOG, H.(St-iM • life, he maintained close friend­ sailed with various lines including ships with those stars and other Sea-Land, Delta and Alcoa. well-known figures from stage and Friends and associates described film. him as being pleasant, reliable and Powers and Van Johnson were a good union Democrat. both choms dancers in the famed In recent years Brother Powers Broadway production "Pal Joey.'' lived in both New Orleans and . f-- As a Seafarer, Brother Powers Brooklyn, N.Y. He was buried in r Ship congestion is a common sight at the Soo Locks on the Great Lakes. Maritime had a reputation for mnning, an Rose Neath Cemetery in Bossier interests are seeking funds to expand this shipping txittieneck. efficient galley and for taking an City, La. during a private service.

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I''.'.!' ' • ocroBoiM .V- ••• Vv:.:'"i;i., on Raft SIU members aboard the SS when they abandoned the sinking OS Kevin Moon. "The bosun Lake helped rescue four Heimdal. came from the opposite side re­ crewmembers from a sunken The 75-foot schooner began porting the same thing." schooner September 14. The crew taking on water September 10, Chief Mate Donald La verdure of the 100-year-old wooden schoo­ after a wooden plank sprang. said in a letter to the Seafarers ner Heimdal had been in a life raft "When the water started coming in LOG: "The captain maneuvered since their sank four days ear­ over the sides it went through the the ship within 50 feet of the life •v;;? lier, roughly 300 miles off the deck and got into the engine raft and a heaving line was passed. North Carolina coast. room," Wagner told the Provi­ The raft was pulled to the boarding The survivors "were in surpris­ dence (R.I.) Journal-Bulletin. "It ladder previously prepared while ingly good shape and in good spir­ flooded the generator and the bat­ making the approach. its," Electrician Rex Bolin told a tery packs. We couldn't touch any­ "The three younger survivors • t'S< reporter from the Seafarers LOG. thing without getting electro­ were able to ascend the ladder un­ "We picked them up on the first cuted." assisted while the elder required turn, due to the navigating skills of The Heindal crew worked in assistance in the form of a safety our captain (Bruno Ravalico)." shifts bailing with a five-gallon line manned by the ship's crew. AB Doug Buchanan noted bucket, the newspaper reported. After all the survivors were there were no complications dur­ But fatigue and a lack of progress aboard, AB James Metz climbed ing the rescue, which took place led them to abandon ship. The four down the ladder and made a heavy around midnight. "Thankfully the crewmembers loaded 14 gallons of line fast, and the life raft was lifted weather was really good and clear water, a month's worth of food and aboard by the entire crew." that night," he said. other supplies into the life raft, then SAs Carol Lyon and Mary The rescued included U.S. citi­ watched the Heimdal sink hours Lou Lopez provided blankets for zens Keith Wagner (captain) and later. the weary but grateful survivors, Mary Flynn, along with Britons "Frankly, we felt more secure in who were sunbumed but did not Ray Brown and Ray Brown Jr. the raft than we did on the require medical attention. Lyon They were sailing from New­ Heimdal," Wagner told the Jour­ and Lopez then secured clothing Chief Cook Judy Chester prepares meal port, R.I. headed for Bermuda nal-Bulletin. "It was a tight fit, but for them, while other galley gang for weary but happy survivors. it was comfortable." members provided hot meals. "Our However, Wagner and his asso­ entire crew was alert aiid very pro­ ciates were anything but comfort­ fessional," Lyon said. "I'm glad able as ship after ship passed near we were there to help." X the life raft without spotting it. At Lopez, who sent the accompa­ X least five foreign-flag vessels nying photographs to the LOG and failed to see flares and flashlights conducted several interviews for used by Heimdal crewmembers, this article, said, "We just wanted noted Lake's Chief Cook Judy to assist in any way we could. I had Chester. just gone to bed and noticed the "They were so thankful to be engines were slowing down. I rescued and safe at last," Chester heard people running in the pas­ said. "They never gave up hope of sageways, so I went to see what being rescued, because they were was happening." in a major traffic area." "We wish to-express our sincer- The Lake, a Ready Reserve est gratitude for our rescue and w Force vessel operated by Massa­ hospitality, and commend you for PT'K chusetts-based American Over­ your professionalism throughout Crewmembers are all smiles the morning after the rescue. From the left (back row): seas Mkrine Corp., was trans­ our rescue," the Heimdal's crewmembers wrote to the captain Wiper Peter Murtagh, OS Richard Pumphrey, sun/ivors Ray Brown, Ray Brown Jr., porting military gear from the Per­ Keith Wagner and Mary Flynn, Captain Bruno Ravalico. Kneeling: OS Gerald and crew of the Lake. sian Gulf to Sunny Point, N.C. Stewart, FOWT Donald Hastings, OS Kevin Moon, Bosun Jack Cooper and Elec­ SIU members aboard the Lake trician Rex Bolin. when crewmembers sighted a flare and flashlight beam. "They used during the rescue were Cooper; their last flare to attract us," Bolin ABs Buchanan, Metz, Stephen observed. Votta, Daniel Pickelheimer, Paul Wade and Martin E. Snyder; Bosun Jack Cooper recalled, "I OSs Richard Pumphrey, Gerald was on lookout on the starboard Stewart and Moon; Bolin; Engine wing and spotted a red flare. I im­ Utility Richard Surrick; Oilers mediately reported it to the third Gerald Daley, Ricardo Kamanti- mate on watch—he had seen it gue and Mark Moran; FOWTs also." After the captain was noti­ Donald Hastings, Roger Plum- fied, Cooper relieved an OS on the mer and Craig Spencer, and Wiper wheel. Peter Murtagh, Steward/Baker Di­ kS'f': "I noticed a red light also, but I anne Lupton, Chief Cook (3iester, wasn't sure what it was and it AC Kenneth Bethea and SAs Members of the Lake's steward department are (from left, standing) Steward didn't register on the radar," said Lopez, Lyon and Luis Lopez. Assistant Carol Lyon, Chief Steward Dianne Lupton, Chief Cook Judith Chester, (kneeling) Assistant Cook Kenneth Bethea and Steward Assistants Mary Lou Lopez and Luis A. Lopez.

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,:. :•_:-''i'. ,A':' ' -.••"'••••.• ' ' - v- For Seamen On U.S. Ships PI^DESERT TTTORH i > 'VS Seafarers are subject to random test, the rule states that "the indi­ W 'A m w drug tests aboard ships at any time vidual's employer or prospective with the implementation of the employer shall report the test re­ U.S. Coast Guard-authorized pro­ sults in writing to the nearest gram October 1. Coast Guard Officer in Charge, DEL.IVER Random testing is the last of Marine Inspection. The individual five drug screening programs to shall be denied employment as be instituted after the Coast Guard a crewmember or removed from QMED William Sullivan presents Ken Conklin, Lundeberg School vice president, issued a ruling November 21, duties which directly affect the with an SIU banner created by Sullivan and fellow union members John 1988. A lawsuit brought shortly safe operation of the vessel as Lawrence and Tom McDermitt on board the USNS Curtiss during Operation thereafter by the SIU and the soon as practicable and shall be Desert Storm. The flag flew beside the Marines banner on the vessel. Transportation Institute, an asso­ subject to suspension and revoca­ ciation of U.S.-flag shipping com­ tion proceedings against his or her panies, forced the agency to nar­ license, certificate of registry or Buy/Ship American Provision \ ;'Vr- row the focus of its random testing merchant mariner's document." •i • • rules and consequently delayed When the Coast Guard first an­ the implementation date of this nounced its drug testing program Retained in Aid Bill by Panel kind of testing until now. in 1988, random was included in House and Senate conferees President George Bush had stated The Coast Guard has deter­ the package of tests with pre- kept the "buy American/ship when the House and Senate were mined that the number of individu­ employment, periodic, post-acci­ American" language passed this debating the original bills he would als to be given random urinalysis dent and probable cause. How­ summer by both chambers in a veto any foreign aid bill with the tests shall be no less than 50 per­ ever, the SIU lawsuit challenged compromise foreign aid bill un­ buy American/ship American pro­ cent of all crewmembers on an the program's privacy rights for veiled September 27. visions. Indications are that the annual basis. mariners. The bill agreed to by representa­ president is holding to his threat. All crewmembers whose duties In December 1989, a federal tives of both the House and Senate The House and Senate is ex­ are deemed safety sensitive will district court allowed the Coast serving on a conference commit­ pected to take up the compromise be given a urinalysis test when Guard to implement the other four tee calls for nations that receive bill early this month. The upper a vessel is selected for random tests but told the agency to rewrite actual cash aid from the U.S. gov­ chamber passed its version of the testing. Technicians who have its rules concerning random. ernment to spend in a sliding scale ship American provision by a 55- boarded the vessel to conduct the When revised rules were issued in up to 75 percent of the money 42 margin while the House voted test will seal and identify each July 1990, again the SIU pointed by Fiscal Year 1996 on American 246-175 to retain the language. specimen before it is sent for labo­ out to the court that the Coast goods which would be transported Both bills received bipartisan ratory analysis. Guard had failed to define which on U.S.-flag vessels. support. Refusal Akin to Failure mariners should be tested because The bill exempts those nations, The sliding scale adopted by the their duties were very important primarily Israel, which have been congressional conferees calls for The Coast Guard will consider to the safe navigation of a ship. involved in the cash transfer pro­ 15 percent of the U.S. aid to be any crewmember who refuses to The newest rules, under which gram since 1989 and have agreed spent on U.S. goods and services take a test as having failed it. testing has begun, were issued in to carry half of all the shipments during FY 1993, 35 percent in This includes those crewmembers July. The Coast Guard identifies on U.S.-flag bottoms. 1994, 55 percent in 1^5 and 75 aboard a vessel scheduled for a crewmembers in safety sensitive There has been no word from percent in 1996 and thereafter. random test who have received positions to be those listed on the the White House as the Seafarers The bill ensures an equal distribu­ their discharge papers and go vessel's certificate of inspection. LOG went to press. However, tion of the ports of departure. down the gangway before being tested. "It doesn't matter that their time T • • y •-• is up, they've received their pa­ pers and their replacement has Learning to Read Changes Seafarer's Life arrived," said Augie Tellez, SIU For SIU member J.P. Rouyea, union in the port of New Orleans. told me 'You're never, never too / •• • - ' i • assistant vice president. "The rule states they still have to stick reading a newspaper or book or "I wanted to travel and I wasn't old to learn something.' He was i5.' around and take the test." even a menu is not an act to making any money ashore," he right. I feel like I've made a really be taken for granted. Neither is recalled. "A good friend had told good move." If a crewmember fails a drug writing a letter to his wife, Margie. me about the SlU. . . . My first With a measure of satisfaction. i'%•••: . V ' \ Until his recent visit to Piney Ship went around the world, and Brother Rouyea concluded a re­ Point, Md. the 47-year-old Rouyea I've been sailing ever since. The cent interview by asking for a copy (.; . • could not read or write. But with travel is an education in itself." of the LOG. He said he is looking Anti-Scab Bill the help of the Seafarers Harry An OS who last month was forward to reading his story—and Lundeberg School of Seaman­ upgrading to AB, Brother Rouyea he certainly will not take that abil­ Goes to Senate ship—not to mention an awful lot years ago learned about the ABE ity for granted. Legislation which would make of courage and determination- courses at the Seafarers' school. it illegal for employers to fire strik­ Rouyea overcame his previous But it took time for him to summon ing workers and replace them with lack of education. The New Orle­ the strength to admit his handicap A '* 0- •jg/mgL -V'* .fSy'St- • scabs will be considered by the ans native took the Adult Basic and then correct it. V. 9 y-- '"" i •••.'' Senate this fall. Education (ABE) course at the "It took some courage," Rouyea The House of Representatives Lundeberg School. He will never concedes. "It was a little hard at on July 17 passed the Workplace be the same. first, I didn't know what I was Fairness Bill by a 65-vote margin. "This has opened so many doors getting into. At times I didn't think The legislation now goes to the in my life," Rouyea recently told I could make it, but I figured if Senate, where the battle for enact­ a reporter from the Seafarers everyone else could do it, I could, ment will be formidable. By late LOG. "I really missed out on a lot too." September, the legislation had 33 of things before. Brimming with pride and a Senate cosponsors. "For anybody who doesn't sense of accomplishment, Rouyea The measures also would bar know how to read and write, Piney intends to continue his education f •; .?:yWv employers from offering preferen­ Point is the place to go—no ex­ at the school. But for now he still tial treatment and benefits to strik­ cuses. It's a wonderful school with is exhilarated about having taken r •••'i •• OA;'- ing workers who cross the picket great teachers." that first, gigantic step. Brother • •' jy ' •}• line and return to work. Brother Rouyea admits he was Rouyea says his newly earned Secretary of Labor Lynn Martin "embarrassed and ashamed" abilities virtually have put him in has indicated that President about being unable to write any­ a new world. It is a feeling he last ' -I ':y<--^'iy George Bush will oppose the bill; thing besides his name, and about experienced back in 1962 when he therefore, the trade union move­ not being able to read. He grew first signed on a vessel. ment is seeking enough congres­ up on a farm, with five brothers "It's amazing how much you're sional support to override the an­ and a sister. Like his father he in the dark when you don't know nounced veto. learned to work hard but missed how to read," says the soft-spoken J.P. Rouyea was determined to team The U.S. is virtually alone out on the classroom while trying Rouyea. "I wasn't sure about all how to read. After completing the Lun­ among world powers regarding the to help make ends meet. this, but I remembered an older deberg School's Adult Basic Educa­ issue of permanent replacements. In 1%2, Rouyea joined the fellow, a guy about 70 who once tion course his dream came true.

V'v-.- A"-'' .-V'"' .. ••', - A,',- =l .f - X-V; •' r ocroBeii m ••'v'-Sjr'f t :! "V./ • Fatal Factory Fire Points To Gaps In U.S. Safety Laws • •its A fatal fire in a North Carolina (D- Mich.) placed H.R. 3160 in the chicken nuggets plant last month hopper on August 1, both bills pointed to the bankruptcy of the were given little chance for consid­ nation's health and safety laws eration. governing workplace hazards and However, a fire that killed 25 has spurred Congress to consider workers and injured another 55 in legislation to reform the Occupa­ the Imperial Food Products plant tional Safety and Health Act of in Hamlet, N.C. on September 1970. 3 hustled the legislation to the When Senators Howard Met- forefront of the House Committee zenbaum (D-Ohio) and Edward on Education and Labor. Kennedy (D-Mass.) filed S. 1622 Many workers suffocated when and Representative William Ford they could not escape through fire escapes that had been locked to .vvS-\. prevent employees from stealing The Ultra-supertanker Pacific begins operations after a long iayup. chicken parts, according to the company. The facts surrounding the in­ ferno were similar to the 1911 Largest U.S.Built Triangle Shirtwaist Factory blaze that claimed the lives of 146 women and young girls when they Is Broken Out, Crowed SlU were unable to escape because exits were locked to prevent unau­ SIU members are sailing on the on in Singapore to begin work on thorized breaks. The tragedy led -'It UST Pacific on a voyage that ends updating the safety and design to the first federal workplace the supertanker's nine-and-a-half- features aboard the 1,187-foot safety laws. year layup caused by a weak oil ship. The vessel headed for the The Senate and House bills are market. Middle East in July. designed to expand both the origi­ The Pacific is operating between The Pacific and its sister ship, nal act's coverage and the role various ports in the Red Sea and the UST Atlantic, are the largest workers play in assuring safe and the Persian Gulf. M. T. Trapp is U.S.-flag tankers built in America healthy workplaces. A major com­ the ship's bosun while J. Reed and the largest merchant vessels Witnesses said the fire emergency doors were padlocked, leading to the ponent of the reform legislation sails as the chief steward. ever built in the Western hemi­ calls for the establishment of The 390,000 deadweight ton death of 25 workers in a North Carolina sphere. The Pacific made its poultry plant. Continued on page 24 vessel is transporting crude oil maiden voyage in December 1980, during this shakedown period one year after the oil crisis in the while it awaits a regular charter, United States. ETC Chaiiman lauds COS Pmgmm according to a spokesman for In- The ultra-supertanker can hold .T'l terocean Management, Inc., the almost three million barrels of The operator of'a fleet of U.S.- the government mortgage pro­ vessel's operating company. Such crude oil. It is propelled by a flag LNG carriers said construction gram at all, [despite] criticism a charter is expected after the first 45,000-horsepower steam turbine differential subsidies are an indis- from various quarters," Chen con­ •"••• of the year, the spokesman added. engine capable of producing 15'/2 pensible part of the American mer­ tinued. "The only thing it needs in May, SIU members signed knots. chant marine. is prudent administration of the Dr. C.Y. Chen, chairman of the program. board of Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC), made his re­ "It is my hope and, indeed, our marks September 10 at a cere­ industry's hope that our govern­ mony honoring ment will see fit to maintain and crewmembers strengthen this program so that from the LNG many new ships can be built under Gemini (see story the American flag and that it will on page 11). Sec­ accord a brighter future to deserv­ retary of Trans­ ing professionals such as the ones portation Samuel we honor today." K. Skinner, who Skinner spoke in response to y" ''^''fe' '• • •'''• - was present at the Chen's talk. The secretary of t ' ... *. Or.C.Y.Chen event, took cog­ transportation assured Chen that '":r'i'viSVin. . ,.- - nizance of Dr. Chen's statements. he had heard the remarks and the \ 5 "While we honor these individ­ words were not in vain. Taking a break in the gaiiey of the supertanker are Chief Cook Russeii Beyschau uals, I would also take this oppor­ and Steward Assistants Benny Mathews and Armando de Jesus. tunity to pay tribute to our govern­ ment's farsighted maritime policy At the Hall Center Ceremony r laid down in the early 1970s," Chen said. "For it was only with the Title XI guaranteed mortgage program that our fleet was put • •.! together ..." ••'•, .' V ETC operates a fleet of eight liquified natural gas ships which are the only American-flag vessels engaged in a foreign-to-foreign trade route. "Since the beginning of our op­ eration more than a decade ago, our fleet has been and still is the only American-flag fleet compet­ On page 14 of the September edi­ ing head-to-head effectively with tion of the Seafarers LOG, a photo­ ••;;;> 'I foreign fleets in a trade totally graph was misidentified as Bonnie unrelated to the U.S. Jaiufka, personnel administrator for "' am told that our project is one Ocean Shipholdings. Above is the the most successful projects photograph that should have ap­ financed under the Title XI pro­ peared. Also, John Dwyer should gram. It goes to prove that there have been identified as a retired Chief Pumpman Bo Francisco, Second Pumpman Alexander Caiimer, OS Thomas official of the union. Nesby and QMED Julio Paminiano pose aboard the deck of the UST Pacific. is nothing inherently wrong with •i ••• • 8 SaFARCRS lOG

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«•• • • •.i ••• •• "• Galley worker Rhonda Brown dices celery Making iunches quickly requires team- Chili is a favorite among Alton Belle pas- Deckhand Sky Mills awaits the word from stalks for the floating barge's second- work as (ieft to right) Tom Ortner, Joy sengers as galley worker Sheila Pennell the bridge to help shove off the riverboat floor buffet table. Motley and Mary Hunstman show. prepares more. from the dock. Casino Riverboat Empioyees Go With Seafarers Continued from page 3 patrons coming to Alton to take new company. "I've never The SIU is doing all it can to taurants, indoor and outdoor the riverboat cruise. "The people worked on a riverboat before. I resolve this matter in the near cocktail lounges, a ticket sales in Alton are in culture shock. like this; it's fun." future. office and a gift store. The com­ We've already seen a lot of locals "I love this job," said Buffet The riverboat cruise takes 90 pany also maintains an office from and tourists, especially from St. Server June Niemann. "I also am minutes as the vessel sails six which telephone reservationists Louis, in the first week." looking forward to seeing a lot of miles along the Illinois shoreline answer hundreds of daily in­ An economic impact summary winners (in the restaurant)." and then returns to Alton. Patrons quiries. prepared for the company esti­ After more than ninety percent are permitted aboard 30 minutes The Alton Belle opened for mates the number of visitors Alton of the covered employees had cho­ before sailing and can stay aboard business to the public last month, might expect is between 650,000 to sen the Seafarers as their bar­ an additional 30 minutes after becoming the first riverboat gam­ 1,440,000. Additionally, the study gaining agent, and the company docking. The customer is allowed bling operation in Illinois riyers says the City of Alton can expect had recognized the union as such, to gamble the minute he or she '•' I" ". '' since a bill was enacted last year somewhere between $2.7 and $5.8 a three-year contract was negoti­ boards the vessel. by the state's legislature and million in direct tax money, while ated. The pact, which increased Safety Drills signed by the governor authoriz­ the ripple effect of the riverboat wages, added holidays and sick a;..- -I ing such ventures on the Illinois operation will generate between leave, and established other new Shortly before the Alton Belle and Mississippi Rivers. $18 to $39 million in shore-side benefits for the employees, was made its maiden voyage, Ben mmuMM expenditures within the city. ratified by close to 90 percent of Cusic, an instructor from the Lun- Hope for Success Deckhand Scott Wathern, a life­ the unit. deberg School of Seamanship, There is a great deal of hope that long resident of nearby Wood ftovisions were set forth in the was aboard to conduct intensive a:- this new venture will be successful River, told a Seafarers LOG re­ contract to allow for reopening training of all hands in shipboard enough to become a long-lasting porter that he had been looking negotiations as it becomes clear safety procedures. source of employment opportuni­ for work and was glad find a job the enterprise is fully established, Among the exercises success­ ties for Alton-area residents and a with the new venture. "This has secure and prosperous. fully completed by Alton Belle source of revenue for the com­ been fun and interesting. I learn The Hotel Employees Restau­ Casino employees were ones in JY;\' munity. something new everyday." rant Employees Union, which has fire fighting, man overboard proce­ "This is a big thing for Alton," Housekeeper Sharon Tucker made efforts to win representation dures, abandon ship calls and said Buffet Server Joyce J. also said she had been seeking of the Alton Belle employees, filed other requirements leading to h'' • McKay. "We needed it." employment and thanked her sis­ a protest with the National Labor U.S. Coast Guard certification, \ '•• Reservationist Dana Young ter-in-law—Housekeeper Mary Relations Board when recognition which a vessel must have in order commented on the large influx of Shaw—for telling her about the of the Seafarers was announced. to operate.

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OaOBER 799/ -- - .feifr;:! New Orleans, Honolulu Conduct Bonofit Conforoncos Discussing topics ranging from training benefits available to Sea­ college scholarships to retirement farers. The workshop-like setting plans, Seafarers, SIU pensioners at each conference encourages and family members last month those attending to fully participate continued learning about their and ask questions on any matter of medical benefits during conferen­ interest. ces in New Orleans and Honolulu. The average attendance has Designed to provide a full re­ been more than 100 in each hall. view of benefits available through the Seafarers' various plans, the conferences have been well at­ tended. This month's conference will take place October 10 in Jack­ sonville, Fla.; the 1991 series then moves to San Juan, P.R. November 7 before concluding in Algonac, Mich. December 6. The conferences, which began In front row (from left), Glenn Fern, Austin Miles, Brian Ortiz and Joe Ortiz Jr. enjoy in May, are open to all Seafarers, best seats at Honolulu benefits conference. •••, • - •' SIU pensioners and family mem­ bers. The gatherings coincide with the union's monthly membership tions and advise Seafarers and their fits plans for active members, pen­ meetings. families on topics such as preven­ sioners and dependents. Medical personnel from desig­ tive health care. Seafarers Plan officials conduct nated preferred provider organiza­ There also is an abundance of the main program at each confer­ tions (PPOs) are present at each medical literature available at each ence, reviewing in detail the session. They conduct important conference, including packets union's various plans — including Deck department member Raynell which describe in detail the bene­ medical, vacation, pension and Moon and son, Raynell Jr., listen to medical screenings, answer ques- benefits information in New Orleans hall. Seafarers Dedicate New Union Haii in Honoiuiu The opening of a new union hall than 9,200 square feet of land (with in Honolulu was celebrated by parking available for 24 vehicles), Seafarers on September 12. while the building takes up more The SIU's newest office—lo­ than 4,000 square feet. cated at 606 Kalihi Street—opened SIU President Mike Sacco at­ for business in March, but renova­ tended the ceremony, which drew tions had been taking place until coverage from local media. the week of the dedication cere­ SIU members contributed their mony. culinaiy skills to the event. The The hall is roughly four miles Hawaii-based Seafarers, many of west of the union's previous facil­ whom sail on the two passenger ity on Cooke Street. It is larger than ships of American-Hawaiian the old one, includes a classroom Cruise Lines, helped prepare and and is only two blocks from the serve a buffet for the guests attend­ waterfront. Moreover, the new hall SIU President Michael Sacco (left) and ing the event. Honolulu Port Agent Tom Fay, wearing is closer to the facilities used by The union sold its previous traditional Hawaiian leis, cut the ribbon two SlU-contracted companies, hall to the Hawaii Community at a ceremony marking the opening of Sea-Land and Matson. Development Authority earlier SIU member Carl Poggioli slices roast the union's new hall. The property includes more this year. pig during dedication ceremony. Fall in Temperature Has No Effect On Orgulf Pushboat Operations As the cooler winds of autumn Low water levels on the rivers L W-' begin sweeping down from the remain which is causing the IHIsiS-' north, SIU crewmembers aboard crews of the Peter Fanchi arid Orgulf along the Missis­ Twin Cities to keep on the look­ sippi River system continue to out for dangerous situations. work without interruption. Both tugs are capable of pushing The only change that would be 15 barges at a time to or from the visible might be crewmembers Moore's Landing staging facility wearing warmer clothes. Other­ for Orgulf. wise, the pushboats ply the water­ The Twin Cities is the smaller of The Peter Fanchi just dropped off 15 light Cook Robert Charlet prepares the next ways delivering grain, oil and other the two. It operates primarily along day's menu for the Twin Cities crew. barges and now is ready for 15 more. commodities between St. Paul, the . The Peter Fanchi Minn., Pittsburgh and the Gulf of sails the upper Mississippi be­ Mexico with no operational dis­ tween Moore's Landing and St. tractions. Paul.

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•• -J.!'" •• • •: 'm •. - • V n SCAMfffffS lOG Text of Statement by 3 Maritime Unions SlU Offm Alternatives The following is the text of the statement that was issued by the heads of three unions representing shipboard personnel in which iSfi' they called for joint action on the part of the industry and govern­ ment to prevent the disappearance of the American flag from the To Cuts in Fishing Jobs high seas. The SIU recently announced it As an alternative to dramatic supports the primary aim of a bill reductions in fishing opportuni­ The reality is painfully clear: America's privately-owned mer­ designed to help restore depleted ties, the SIU advocated practical chant fleet continues its dangerous slide^ a victim of national ne­ stocks of ocean ^oundfish. But measures such as mandatory mini­ glect and apathy, with even the industry itself seemingly unmoved the union also said it is opposed mum lay-overs between fishing by the potential consequences. to parts of the bill which could trips; trip limitations fairly distrib­ eliminate many Seafarers' jobs. uted between all active vessels; Each passing day for the past dozen or so years has seen a re­ Henri Francois, SIU port agent and closures of certain fishing lentless decline in the numbers of ships flying the Stars and Stripes, in New Bedford, last month testi­ grounds vital to the regeneration and with it a steady erasing of United States visibility in the ports fied in Boston before a House of the target species of fish, pri­ of the world. The total number of privately owned vessels of U.S. Merchant Marine and Fisheries marily haddock, cod, and -iiv registry is now 377. Ten years ago, it was 533. Twenty years ago, it subcommittee. Speaking on behalf flounder. was 834, and the number of deep sea jobs in the privately owned of Seafarers, Francois offered al­ active fleet has dropped from 42,000 in 1970 to 10,000 today. ternatives to portions of the bill sponsored by Representative The consequences of these disturbing numbers are grave: 1) the Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), who nation becomes more and more vulnerable economically, strategi­ chairs the subcommittee. cally and militarily, as demonstrated during the recent Desert The Studds bill "will require Storm sealift buildup where the Pentagon was forced to hire foreign further sacrifices on the part of flag vessels to transport U.S. military hardware; 2) the seafaring an industry that cannot afford to and shipbuilding skills that had contributed to, and Were so much a sacrifice," Francois said. "The part of, America's development as a trading nation and world SIU and its members have already power are presently depleted and could be lost forever, and; 3) be­ bitten the bullet and have tight­ cause no nation, throughout the history, has ever achieved or main­ ened our belts." tained greatness without a strong and viable shipping capability, Francois pointed out to the sub­ Rep Studds listens to testimony of America on her present course is destined to wind up as a second committee that the SIU contract SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. rate military and trading power. if; ;• ,,r- covering working conditions on New Bedford fishing already As citizens concerned with the maintenance of our nation's posi­ includes conservation measures In announcing the fishing con­ . - '- t. ' -V tion and role in the world scheme, and as representatives of ship­ such as mandatory lay-overs be­ servation bill, Studds said, "The ; ;: . • :;• board personnel who are dependent on the health of the maritime tween trips. most practical way to conserve ;;;/;:|^ • • •' industry for their livelihoods, we flatly reject the notion that the sit­ He suggested that avenues such fish is to reduce fishing." That uation is irreversible. as trip limits and lay-overs be is the aim of the New England •" •' Groundfish Restoration Act. explored as an alternative to dras­ There is no purpose at this late date in apportioning responsibility '''' •••'.f • ''." tic cut-backs in employment. Through a moratorium on new for this serious state of affairs. Rather, we must deal with the pres­ One aspect of this plan which fishing vessels and a program to . J,' •• ;;. ;|.:i::: ent and look to the future. What has been accomplished before can has drawn particular fire from the buy-out some existing vessels— •- " • V- . " . -• -••y be accomplished again. In 1936, under the leadership of the na­ SIU is the planned expenditure of tentatively funded by a controver­ tional administration, the federal government, the Congress and the $10 million in 1992 and similar sial 15 cent fuel tax on fishermen— industry coalesced to effect the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. the bill aims at doubling the stocks •' •' . '.ii- ,. expenditures for the years 1993- Again, in 1970, the federal government, the Congress and the in­ 95 expressly to be used for job of New England groundfish within dustry supported a program chartered by the national administra­ retraining. five years. tion that gave us the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Francois stated in his testimony The bill in general has been that in the economic climate of favorably received by representa­ . • -/ •"• No program or policy can be flexible or elastic enough to func­ New Bedford, where the unem­ tives of the fishing industry in the tion eternally in this constantly rapidly changing world. ployment rate is estimated to be Northeast. Dwindling stocks of around 15 to 20 percent, retraining groundfish hav.e meant lean times It is time once again to create a maritime program that will work for other jobs might be an "exer­ in places like New Bedford where for and serve America now and in the foreseeable future. The ele­ cise in futility." foreclosures on fishing vessels are ments of such a program will only be realized as a result of all-out Even if jobs were available, becoming common. collective cooperation and support from every segment of mari­ Francois said that the men would Action on this bill is expected time—the owners, the managers and the builders of vessels, and simply go elsewhere to enter an­ shortly, because March 1, 1992 is the licensed and unlicensed shipboard .operating personnel and all other fishery. "It would be: ex­ a deadline set by a court order for the rest who have a stake in the future of the nation's private ship­ tremely difficult or near impossi­ the New England Fishery Man­ ping industry. ble [for SIU fishermen] to replace agement Council (NEFMC) to put century old customs and traditions in place its own conservation plan. That collective support would create an atmosphere that could with alien ocupations," he said. If no plan is forthcoming then end Congress' frustration over the division within the industry that He also noted the adverse impact authority for setting a plan falls militates against the consensus that is so essential to a successful on New Bedford and other fishing to the secretary of commerce in maritime program. It is thus possible that a united industry, sup­ communities where many people whose department the NEFMC, ported by a Congress that has always demonstrated a concern for are dependent on the industry for part of the Fish and Wildlife Serv­ the state of U.S. shipping, might succeed in obtaining the participa­ their livelihoods. ice, falls. tion, if not the leadership, of the national administration in devel­ oping a program of maritime revival. !i '''^''"'" V-'yi :J : .• It goes without saying that the task is most formidable, but con­ sidering the alternative, absolutely essential. 'K:.KV-: •' f•• As the elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, skilled and dedicated American workers all, we are de­ ' " . 'S termined to devote maximum effort to finding answers to America's maritime dilemma. We respectfully urge all other components to do likewise, so we can be sure the American flag will not disappear from the high seas. Let us hope we can repeat the words used by the United States Maritime Commission in its first report to Presi­ dent Roosevelt, as required by the Mechant Marine Act of 1936, "We are about to start again ... not in a riot of enthusiasm, not with an expenditure of billions, but with a carefully planned pro­ gram that gives due regard to the factors of need, method and •t cost." •'••••Ir Capl. Timothy A. Brown Gordon M. Ward Michael Sacco President Chairman, Licensed Division President SIU New Bedford officials Henri Francois (right) and Gerard Dhooge testify on a Masters, Mates and Pilots District No.l—MEBA/NMU Seafarers International Union controversial fishing bill currently before a congressional subcommittee.

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V -"'sj'.-' • Five LMG Gemini Crewmen CHed for Rescue at Sea Five crewmembers of the LNG Shortly, the liquified natural gas He cut himself free and eventu­ Gemini, including two SIU mem­ carrier approached two lifeboats ally was pulled to safety by bers were awarded the Meritorious carrying 16 Kao Hwa III Amendolia and Codispoti. Service Medal by Secretary of crewmembers. Members of foe The Gemini later recovered foe Transportation Samuel K. Skinner deck gang rigged the starboard bodies of two dead crewmembers at a special Washington, D.C. re­ ception on September 10. Seafarers Victor Honigsfeld and Jeffrey Amendolia, both of whom sail as ABs, were among those honored for efforts two years ago to rescue 18 Taiwanese sea­ men whose vessel sank in the South China Sea. As the 100 or so guests walked into the ceremony, they saw vivid reminders of the November 1989 rescue performed by crewmem­ bers of the LNG Gemini, one of the liquified natural gas carriers oper­ ated by Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC). Enlarged photo­ ABs Honigsfeld and Amendolia were graphs showed the exceptionally LNG Gemini seamen honored at the awards ceremony were, from left, AB Victor awarded a Meritorious Service Medal rough, icy seas and the wearied Honigsfeld, Third Mate Michael Hainen, Third Mate Steven Sellers and Second from the secretary of transportation. looks of the Taiwanese sailors and Mate John Codispoti. (Not pictured is AB Jeffrey Amendolia.) the rescuers alike. Honigsfeld, unable to take his gangway and a pilot ladder and put from the Kao Hwa HI. Meanwhile, eyes off the photographs, said in a a boat rope over the side. The Gem­ another Taiwanese seaman was low tone, "I hope that if I'm ever in ini was positioned so foe Kao Hwa saved by the MY Plata, a vessel in that position, someone else will be in lifeboats, tossed about by the foe area that also heard foe distress there to help.... You just want to rough sea, could come alongside. call. help the people. This really shows The occupants then were as­ "We were surprised at how sisted aboard and members of the quickly [some of the Taiwanese steward department provided blan­ seafarers] started showing signs of kets and hot tea. ITie Taiwanese hypothermia," said Codispoti. seafarers were sent to the ship's "The weather was horrendous, but hospital and cadets' room for hot you wouldn't think it would show showers while crewmembers up that quickly. ... I still think washed and dried their clothes. about the guys we weren't able to "Some of them were crying," get to in time. We were so close." recalled Honigsfeld, a 1989 gradu­ Hainen described the ordeal as ate of the Lundeberg School whose "exhilarating. You have to stay fo­ first voyage included foe rescue. cused, but after 10 or 11 hours you SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, left, "Some seemed like they were in do start thinking about the time.T accepts the award from Secretary of know I got exhausted pulling peo­ Transportation Samuel K. Skinner on shock, and others tried to help their behalfilfof of AB Jeffrey Amendolia. shipmates." ple out of the lifeboats. ... It felt Rescuing foe lifeboat occupants good and yet dealing with the bod­ was only a relatively short part of ies was the down side. You do a lot what tumed out to be a 12-hour of second-guessing." operation. Gemini crewmembers Meanwhile Honigsfeld, 26, learned that five Kao Hwa IE sail­ could not believe he was receiving ors had not entered lifeboats, so such a high honor. The native of Sixteen Taiwanese crewmembers from Captain Norman Smith maneu­ New York could not even swim two lifeboats of tfie Kao Hwa III were vered his ship upwind of where foe when he first joined foe Seafarers; • W:- • /••A-'•' rescued by tfie LNG Gemini crew. lifeboats had been sighted. yet his thorough training and gutsy "The SIU people did a great work under extraordinary condi­ how dangerous the sea can be job," Third Mate Hainen told a tions helped save 18 lives. We just did what we needed to do. Seafarers LOG reporter during the The Taiwanese seamen have not It came as a shock when I got the ceremony. "Some that aren't men­ forgotten the efforts of Honigsfeld, invitation to come here." tioned had binoculars to their faces Amendolia and the rest of the Amendolia was at sea, therefore for eight to 10 hours. They had Gemini crew. "He still receives SIU Vice President Joseph Sacco sunbum and windbum, but there letters from the people he helped accepted his medal. Also honored were no complaints." save," said Honigsfeld's mother, V-' at the ceremony were Second Mate Eventually two men on a piece Rochelle, who attended the cere­ mony. "When I read some of them John Codispoti and Third Mate of wood were spotted amidst a sea Maritime Administrator Warren Leback, Steven Sellers (each receiving a littered with the remnants of foe I started to cry. It's unbeliveable center, presents AB Victor Honigsfeld Meritorious Service Medal) and Kao Hwa III. A life ring was the love they have for him.... I'm with medal while Kendall Chen, vice Third Mate Michael Hainen (Dis­ thrown to the two seamen who extremely proud of my son.' president, ETC, looks on. tinguished Service Medal). were drifting rapidly past foe Gem­ Honigsfeld also was a recipient of ini. One man was brought to the the U.S. Merchant Marine Expe­ ladder by using foe life ring. The ditionary Award for his contribu­ other seaman grabbed foe boat tions supporting the Desert Shield rope. and Desert Storm operations. As soon as foe man on the ladder 'V*' if "I'm honored that we've been was safely on the gangway, foe life chosen to receive the awards, but ring was passed to the seaman 26 people on the ship worked just holding the boat rope. But the as hard," Codispoti said. "Every­ man's leg was caught in a line se­ one did something." curely tied to foe wood. Seafarers Respond Captain Smith began backing Just after 7 a.m. on November foe screw, allowing crewmembers 20, 1989, the SlU-crewed Gemini to pull foe man closer. Amendolia picked up a distress call from the tended the line while Hainen took -"1 Panamanian-flagged Kao Hwa HI. foe bitter end of the line from the Within 90 minutes, lookout OS life ring, descended foe ladder and Allen Kindt caught sight of a red went into water to hand foe bound AB Victor Honigsfeld, left, listens as his mother, Rochelle, talks about the letters her hand-flare forward of foe beam. • seaman a knife. son has received from some of the survivors of the Kao Hwa III. mmmmmmmm am

SUfAREKS LOG iiiv li/': ;A;;' ,::,-4; ^ Seafarer Race Acts as Goodwill Envoy to Southampton It might be an understatement to visits to the city. He said he appre­ say SIU member Ralph R. Race ciated the consistently fine treat­ made the best of a difficult situa­ ment he received. "It wasn't just a tion. couple of visits, where everyone is Race, 46, became a self-ap­ going to be nice and you don't see pointed goodwill envoy while any bad sides," Race noted. "I still working aboard the Cape Mohican can't believe the gracious hospital­ last winter. The vessel was ity we received." stranded in Southampton, England Race's exhilarating experience in due to boiler problems. When he Southampton was tempered some­ was not working. Race—who lives what by the seriousness of his role in in Southampton, Pa. near Philadel­ Operation Desert Shield. Although phia—met with various officials he retumed to the United States l^- and citizens of the English city. He fore combat began, "I didn't feel exchanged gifts with South­ safe until I got back," he said. ampton's mayor and police offi­ Persian Gulf Volunteer cers, toured the area and helped foster an already friendly and ac­ Usually a worker. Race tive relationship between residents decided to volunteer for the Pers­ of these sister cities. ian Gulf after a conversation with his aunt. "I never had military ex­ "Of all the places I've been, the perience, but she reminded me of Middle East, the Far East, I'd go Brother Race shares a laugh with Her Worship Mary Key, mayor of Southampton. my obligation to my country," he back to Southampton, England be­ recalled. "We talked for a while fore anywhere else," AB/Tanker- and I said, 'You're right.' I decided ¥; ;:'. man Race recently told a reporter Of the mayor. Race said, "She is Race and a few other SIU mem­ 1)1; ••• so intelligent and jovial: I called bers also met with other South­ to do it." r^<.:;\ - from the Seafarers LOG. "The people were so nice there. The her Your Worship, which you're ampton officials and socialized The Cape Mohican delivered experience was just overwhelm­ supposed to do, and she said, 'Oh, with the town bobbies. a shipment of tanks to Ad Dam- ing." just call me Mary.' She served tea Since the Cape Mohican re­ man, Saudi Arabia before the boiler trouble sidelined the ship Race has enjoyed a bit of celeb­ and gave me a cigarette. She is mained in Southampton until quite friendly." Christmas, Race made repeated in England. "u-t-)' rity status since his unscheduled •-ill •'/" overseas visit which resulted in the cultural exchange between the Southamptons. The longtime Sea­ farer was featured in two English Appeals Board Amends Shipping Rules; V'if •?«: ;.' -i.t- newspapers, in a Southampton, Pa. ® ' • ' I' magazine and in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Affects Registration Process on Weekends Wl It all started in November 1990 The Seafarers Appeals Board Whereas, seamen are inconve­ ous Contracted Employers, when the Cape Mohican delivered has amended the shipping rules nienced by having to wait until the hereby takes the following action. military cargo to the Persian Gulf. to allow members to register on next business day to register for For purposes of clarity. Rule 5 The vessel then headed for Eng­ board a ship after the union hall employment, creating expenses A 12 (a), first paragraph shall be land to pick up more materiel, but has closed for a weekend or holi­ for food and lodging for seamen amended to read as follows: problems developed with the boil­ day when signing off during a who do not reside in or near the (a) "The following specified rat­ ers and the ship stopped in South­ payoff or layup. A second action port of payoff, and ings enumerated in this subsection ampton. taken by the board, which consists Whereas, a Union ojficial is (a), possessing Class 'A' senior­ of representatives from both the present at all scheduled payoffs. ity, upon attaining four (4) months Anticipating a lengthy layover union and its contracted compa­ Therefore, to avoid delay for the of continuous employment aboard while repairs were made, most of nies, clarifies a provision regard­ seamen going home and eliminate a specific vessel, shall be desig­ the crewmembers were sent home. ing permanent positions. the cost forfood and lodging. Rule nated as having a Permanent sta­ •t:.' Race, who joined the union in 1968 SAB Action 356 calls for the 5 A 2 (a) shall be amended by tus for such vessel and shall re­ in Philadelphia, and a few others union representative present at a adding a new paragraph, which quest a relief of not less than remained on board the Cape Mohi­ payoff or layup to register for shall read as follows: sixty (60) days or one (1) roundtrip can, with Race coordinating the employment members signing off "In the event a vessel lays up where the vessel's schedule of op­ repairmen. Race also handled var­ who possess the proper docu­ or pays off after twelve noon on erations involves voyages in ex­ ious duties ranging from checking ments if the payoff or layup occurs Saturday or at a time that would cess of sixty (60) days, upon the fuel lines to scrubbing toilets and after 12 noon on a Saturday or prevent the seamen from register­ vessel's arrival at a port in the cleaning rooms. "That's your anytime on a Sunday or holiday. ing before the hiring hall closed Continental United States or home, you know, and you can't "This action was taken to pre­ on Saturday or on a Sunday or Puerto Rico. The purpose of this have someone walking into a dirty vent members from having to pay Holiday; the Union ojficial as­ provision is to provide as closely room," Race explained. for food and lodging or being in­ signed to the vessel for the payoff as the vessel's operations permit, He credits his aunt and uncle, convenienced in any other fash­ shall examine each crewmembers' a four-(4)-months-on and two-(2)- Monica and Ron Pinciotti, for sug­ ion," said Angus "Red" Campbell, Merchant Mariners document, months-off work schedule for Per­ gesting the gift exchange. Race SIU vice president for collective clinic card, union identification, manent ratings." lives with the Pinciottis in South­ bargaining. passport and drug clearance certi­ The remainder of Rule 5 A 12 ampton, Pa., and he contacted them The other change, known as fication, and if all documentation (a) shall continue in full force and from England. SAB Action 357, clarifies Rule 5 is in order, shall be registered in effect. The Pinciottis got in touch with A 12 (a) that permanent jobs are the port of payoff on the next Dated: September 6, 1991 local township ofHcials and police on specifically designated vessels. official business day, if so re­ and subsequently put together a Both actions, which took effect quested, unless their alloted em­ gift package for Brother Race to immediately upon passage, are ployment time aboard the vessel printed below: has expired as provided in Rule 2 deliver in England, The package G I, 2 G 19 and 2 H. Seamen SMywBWititlirapes included police chevrons and a SAB Action 356 whose documents are not in order badge, an insignia for a police cap, The Seafarers Appeals Board shall be subject to the provisions T-shirts, Christmas ornaments and contained in paragraph one a license plate. acting under and persuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement above." Soon thereafter Race met with between the Union and the vari­ The remainder of Rule 5 A2 (a) the mayor of Southampton, Her ous Contracted Employers, shall continue in full force and Worship Mary Key. They ex­ hereby takes the following action. effect. changed various memorabilia, Whereas, vessels may lay up or Dated: September 4, 1991 with Race receiving items such as poy off outside the normal spread a silver medallion, a crystal paper­ of business hours in effect in all SAB Action 357 weight and two history books from the Labor-Management Hiring The Seafarers Appeals Board the Southampton Library. Halls, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., acting under and pursuant to the Race even donned the ceremo­ Monday through Friday and 8:00 Collective Bargaining Agreement nial robes and hat. a.m. to noon on Saturday, and between the Union and the vari­ •n m mm

OaOBCR 1991 13 Retired Bosuiif Daughter Reunited After 27-Year Separation When retired Bosun Luther got to Piney Point she spotted James Pate picked up the tele- her father right away. "It was phone receiver in his room at the natural—not odd—after being Seafarers Harry Lundeberg apart all that time," she added. School of Seamanship, he re­ After spending the weekend ceived a surprise he knew would catching up on each other's lives. come "sooner or later." On the Irons took Pate to her home to other end of the call was his daugh­ meet his grandchildren. The chil­ ter, Jane Irons. The pair had not dren, ranging in age from 17 years seen each other for 27 years. to 16 months, have taken to him, Irons was persistent in her ef­ according to Irons. "The kids en­ • : a ^r;/' "',; -•; forts to locate her father. From joy his seafaring stories. My oldest VK.; memory and thanks to her mother. son, Patrick, had been thinking of Irons knew her father was a mer­ joining the Navy after he gradua­ chant mariner with the SIU, the ted from high school. Now, he is date of his birth and a native looking into the merchant ''4^', •' • "'? .fen's of Mobile, Ala. Armed with that marine." information, she started By finding her father. Irons is searching. rediscovering family members on "When I called the school, I Pate's side. A family reunion is couldn't believe it," Irons re­ being planned in Mobile in con­ called. "Everything matched. I junction with a wedding next year. was in shock." Meanwhile, Pate has moved to Pate, who joined the SIU in New Jersey to be closer to his 1947 and retired in 1986, was just family. "I miss Piney Point and 4 as astounded when the voice on talking with my buddies, but it is Jane Irons runs to hug her father, retired Bosun Luther James Pate, after being apart the phone identified herself as his nothing like being with family," 27 years. Irons drove from her New Jersey home to meet her father at Piney Point daughter. The last time he had the bosun admitted. where he had been living. seen or heard from her. Irons was 9 years old and Pate was heading back to sea after being told by her mother he would be divorced if he did so. 6end Your Holiday Greetings in the (Seafarers LCG "I knew she would get in touch with me sooner or later," Pate told the Seafarers LOG. Here is a chance to let your family, friends and shipmates hear from you this holiday season. In The phone call produced other 25 words or less (and in your neatest printing), write your message in the space provided below. surprises including the fact he had All (legible) greetings will be included in the December 1991 issue of the Seafarers LCDG if they four grandchildren. Pate and Irons are received by November 15. made plans to see each other in Piney Point less than two weeks after making contact. "My phone Open to: Seafarers and their family members, retired SIU members and their family members. bill was over $400 that month," Examples: Wife and children send a message to their husband and father who will be on a ship Irons confessed. "I was still in diuing the holidays. •• shock and had to keep calling. He Before shipping out, a Seafarer sends greetings to his or her parents. kept asking when I was coming to see him." Crewmembers of one ship send greetings to crewmembers of another ship. Irons was driven to southern A retired member sends greetings to a fellow retired member living in another dty. Maryland from her New Jersey A retired member sends a greeting to all Seafarers. home by an aunt and uncle from A Seafarer sends greetings to her fiancee. Pate's side of the family she had not seen since he left. When she Message: Limited to 25 words. Deadline: Must be received by November 15. Send by mail to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After Novemb^ 1, fax copies will be accepted (1-301-899- 7355). Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a payoffi

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TO: Retired Bosun Luther James* Pate shows his daughter, Jane irons, HOLIDAY MESSAGE: around the Piney Point training facility. NOTICES Sea-Land Issues War Bonus Checks Sea-Land has mailed war bonus checks to all crewmembers of the Sea-Land Con­ sumer who were aboard when it sailed in •ii' the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert ••"it •J'.~%.- Storm. If any crewmember has not yet fei received a check, contact Judy Navarette \x. at the Sea-Land Marine Operations office in Long Beach, Calif. YOUR NAME: IMC Requests War Ch^ the block which describes your status with the SIU: i: w. K'V' Bonus Information • Active Seaferer • Retired Sea6uer • Family Member of Active Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Union members who sailed aboard IMC vessels during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and are entitled to war bonus pay should send their requests show­ Send yoiu- greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting ing the applicable dates with copies of their discharge paper and company pay voucher should be received at the LOG office by November 15. to Ray Douglas, IMC, 22 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NV 11501.

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JHembeisbip •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Trip AU Groups Meetings; Deep Sen, Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs Class A Class B Class C Lakes, Mani M/bfers Port DECK DEPARTMENT lew 37 17 ••If- 34 13 16 8 57 18 14 Piney Point 3 3 Monday, November 4 liladelphia 4 4 7 3 6 ^.-.:;;3.;.; Monday, December 2 pBaltimore 4 • :5- 3 5 6 2 ' ^ 5 • -^=^¥5-:- 4;r,'Sig^ New York Norfolk 7 9 9 9 9 12 3 15 7 4 Tuesday, November 5 Mobile 8 6 19 15 7 18 2 . 8 3 12 Tuesday, December 3 New Orleans 17 6 22 12 5 15 5 34 11 17 Philadelphia , iSfacksonville m 15 tl 10 ^12 ''^•"35 '14 j Wednesday^ November 6 • San Francisco 30 12 m 127 .13 15 52 17 n : Wednesday, December 4 Wilmington 19 14 17 14 12 12 4 27 9 ,13 J Baltimore Seattle 20 16 27 25 10 25 4 40 8 6 Thursday, November 7 Puerto Rico 6 2 0 10 1 3 0 11 4 0 Thursday, December 5 Honolulu 3 9 10 1 6 11 6 9 8 Norfolk |:<8 Thursday, November 7 louston 1 0 1 te: • 0 Thursday, December 5 5t, Louis ^5'.- * 1 1 '.t Jacksonville ;|Wney Poitp 2 6 *,*51 Thursday, November Ivl Algonac 0 ••"•••^••' 0 2 •• Thursday, December 5 Totals 203 134 186 337 124 116 Algonac Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Friday, November 8 Friday, December 6 New York 3 13 •• 8 Houston Philadelphia 1 3 0 0 3 10 Tuesday, November 12 muf^.Baltimore 3 7 5 W'A. y 3 1 ^ - 5 - 7 Monday, December 9 Norfolk 4 7 9 6 8 0 • •• 6 6 • 2 p^-y New Orleans Mobile 9 5 10 9 4 3 9 6 5 Tuesday, November 12 New Orleans 6 13 10 8 6 2 23 7 11 : Tuesday, December 10 Mobile San Francisc# Wednesday, November 13 : Wednesday, December 11 Wdmingtp^ San Francisco Seattle Thursday, November 14 Puerto Rico Thursday, December 12 Honolulu Wilmington Houston Monday, November 18 St. Louis ^ ^ . '.a; ' I Monday, December 16 Piney Point >-" - Seattle Algonac Friday, November 22 Totals iK' ' Friday, December 20 ;;,-'! San Juan Port Thursday, November 7 p:: New YorkI j: Thursday, December s I Philadelphiia St. Louis S Baltimore Friday, November 15 Norfolk j Friday, December 13 Mobile Honolulu Friday, November 15 New Orleans Friday, December 13 SjiiOTndlle Duluth "San Francisco Wednesday, November 13 l^ilmingtoiT Wednesday, December 11 Seattle Jersey City Puerto Rico Wednesday, November 20 Honolulu Wednesday, December 18 Houston \ New Bedford |$t, Louis; Tuesday, November 19 Tuesday, December 17 iJ^ey Pqir^ Algonac Totals na9 Port Jew Personals Philadelphia laltimore ALFREDO GONZALEZ Norfolk Anyone knowing the where­ Mobile abouts of Alfredo Gonzalez, 37, New Orleans should contact his son, Ablert Allie, Jacksonville through Max Hall in the Seafarers San Francisco LOG. Call (301) 899-0675 Wilmington SCOTTY Seattle (FRANK) AUBUSSON Puerto Rico Please contact Alexander Dan- Honolulu iluk at 823 E. Hamilton St, Gonza­ lez,!^ 70737. St. Louis Pot ROBERT FINK Algonac Please contact your sister, Le- Totals nore, at 516 E. 15th Street, New York, NY 10009. Totals All Departments 536 583 660 475 448 495 166 892 627 751 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. CORRECTION ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Chief Engineer David Meniken's ship­ board job was incorrectly identified in A total of 1,584 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,584 jobs shipped, 475 jobs or the September Seafarers LOG story about 30 percent were taken by **A" seniority members. The rest were filled by *'B" and **€" seniority on the new AT&T cable ship, the people. From August 16 to September 15, a total of 166 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief Global Link, on page 5. program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,716 jobs have been shipped. i,v;'• ^ OaOBSR 1991 17 ^

The Seafarers Pension Plan an­ ISMAELSOUS, nounces the retirement of 14 mem­ To Our New Pensioners 64, joined the bers this month. Ten of those Seafarers in 1981 signing off sailed in the deep sea ... Thanks for a Job Well Done in the port of San division, three sailed in the inland Juan. Ihe native division and one sailed in the Great Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently of Puerto Rico Lakes division. have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men shipped as a chief mate. Boatman Steward department member and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their Solis resides in Yabucoa, P.R. James Miller, 71, is the oldest of the union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. new pensioners. He spent nearly 50 GREAT LAKES years at sea and rates the Sonoma as ber of the deck department. He WILLIAM GRAY, 56, joined the GUSTAVE served in the Army from 1951 to his favorite ship. Brother Miller also Seafarers in 1968 in the port of De­ recalls surviving both a bombing MALENSKY, 1953, and calls Niles, 111. home. 62, joined the troit. The Michigan native shipped during World War II and a typhoon in the deck department. He has re­ near Okinawa in 1945. union in 1962 in the port of his na­ tired to Frankfort, Mich. Brief biographical sketches of JILES W. tive New York. HAMM, 65, CORRECTION Miller and the other new pensioners Brother follow: joined the union Malensky in 1961 in the The September issue of the shipped in the deck department. He port of New Seafarers LOG contained incorrect resides in Glen Oaks, N.Y. York. Bom in information about pensioner Jo­ DEEP SEA Wilson, N.C.,he seph L. Gray. The correct informa­ sailed in the ste­ tion follows: Brother Gray, 65, joined the SIU in the port of JOSE JOSEPH ward department. Boatman Hamm Philadelphia. His first ship was CAMELO,55, MERCIER, 65, served in the Army from 1944 to the Globe Progress, where he joined the Seafar­ joined the 1946. He lives in Newport News, served as chief cook from ers in 1961 in the Seafarers in 1958 Va. port of New Or­ in the port of Bal­ Dec. 15,1966 until Jan. 31,1967. leans. Bom in Co­ timore. He was lombia, he sailed bom in New With the Shoregangs In New Orleans f:. in the engine de­ Hampshire and partment. Brother Camelo upgraded sailed in the deck department. at the Lundeberg School in 1978, Brother Mercier served in the Navy and he also served in the Colom­ from 1943 until 1949. He lives in I- bian army. He has retired to Sun­ Manchester, N.H. rise, Fla.

WOODROW JAMES CUNNING­ MILLER, 71, HAM, 66, joined joined the Marine the SIU in 1965 Cooks and Stew­ in the port of ards in 1953 in Tampa, Fla. A na­ the port of Port­ tive of Georgia, land, Ore., before he shipped in the the union merged deck department. Brother Cunning­ with the AGLIWD. The Washington ham served in the Army from 1943 native Sailed frequently with Grace to 1950. He resides in Jacksonville, Lines and Delta Lines vessels to Fla. South America. He has retired'to the Portland area. Above—Working the Robert E. VINCENT Lee in New Orleans, members CURRIE, 66, JOHN POLE- of the Waterman shoregang are •, t: ATE, 69, joined (from left) Ivan Agullar, Ray joined the union •f in 1966 in the the union in 1978 Cuccia, Howard Levein and Car­ port of New in the port of San los Rodriguez. Francisco. A na­ •••J' York. The North • '.y--f.. tive of Louisiana, Right—Sea-Land shoregang Carolina native member Al Ragas (right) and sailed as a mem­ he shipped in the Bobby Milan, New Orleans SIU I ber of the galley gang. He lives in deck department. patrolman talk about the pend­ Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Poleate has retired to Pensa- ing job. cola, Fla. Below—Waterman shoregang ABs Gavin Doyle (left) and JOHN O. FRAZ- David Messick work aboard the lER, 64, joined FRANZ Robert E. Lee during a recent the Seafarers in SCHWARZ, 58, stopover In New Orleans. 1967 in the port joined the SIU in of Houston. Bom 1961 in the port in Louisiana, he of Seattle. Bom upgraded fre­ in West Ger­ quently at the many, he shipped Lundeberg School and in 1976 com­ in the deck de­ pleted bosun recertification. Brother partment and in 1980 completed Frazier served in the Navy from bosun recertification. Brother 1943 to 1950. He has retired to Schwarz resides in Highland, Texas. Plantersville, Texas. INLAND DEMETRIOS KYRIAKOS,61, joined the SIU in JOHN J. 1955 in the port ANTICH, 62, of Seattle. A na­ joined the union tive of Greece, he in 1963 in the •fr.: sailed as a mem- port of his native 't' " ber of the deck Chicago. Boat­ man Antich • • department. Brother Kyriakos calls Metairie, La. home. sailed as a mem­ •i . . < -rr. — - ---V- — •' .

• -mm:-- • j.V V -/ ". .. . • •. . 'v i 'h- Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Unferi Onecftfjr CL—Company/Lakes L-Lakes NP—Non Priority h.% •.• •- . AUG. 16-SEPT. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH president Ail Groups All Groups All Groups , 'Mlchaef^Saoed- 11 Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Secretary-Treasurer .John v'A • : Port DECK DEPARTMENT • •;]^ecutiye •Vice'Presidi^^ ;Joseph.SaccO;--'vV;::v m.:: Nflfce I^Sident Collective Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Angiis *«ed" CaiupbeB Vice President West Coast George McCartney, Vice President Government Services Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Algonac 0 8 T" 0 r 0 12 Vice ]^esident Atlantic CoasC JackCafTey Port "ENTRY DEPARTMENT i:Vice:iPr|si4ent-:IakeS'M^ iMI ;• Byron'Kelley;.:: 0 ^32 Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey Totals All Departments 0 76 28 0 41 10 0 89 53 i : *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. HiE^UARTERS ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 5201 Auth Way Cainp Springs, MD 20746 ^1)899:#5"15

;ff- .•• • ALGONAC DIepatchere' Report for Inland Watere ' 'V 520, St:-;iClair,;Rive!r-Dr. •;i Algonac,Alonnanl MIMr 480014Sn0l AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 15, 1991 (313) 794-4988 s? •ijV. BALTIMORE •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH 1216 E. Baltimore St. All Groups All Groups All Groups Baltimore, MD 21202 Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C (301)327-4900 14 4 Port DECK DEPARTMENT DULUTH: 705 Medical Arts Boildii^s Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 6(86 KaUhi Street » 4 r'"' li: - r 1221 Pierce St. 1 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 ti y'WA<• ! JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. [i.- v.-_ Jacksonville. 1^ 32206 •iYYI- (904)353-0987 t-, i;' .-•• ,; ;y-Y:.:.j^EYCnY •••'•- .•••ills * . 99 Montgomeiy St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (iZOI) 435-9424 MOBILE BMBDauphin •Mand,PfcviY^-''^^11'S!t MobUe, AL 36605 ;1 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 |1|NEW^«MILEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 Y NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112^ (718)499-6600 f:Y \vy4 y NORFOIJK '"^^ 115 third St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELEHIA A 2604 S. 4 St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 ss PINEY POINT P,0. Box 75 tie Piney Point , MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Di^idh (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1(157 Fernandez Juttcos St. Stop 16, .•. S£mturee. PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 :Y 1 Y1 SEAITLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 VYSTV LOUIS / i 4581 Giravois Ave, 1 St, Louis, MD63Ii6^ (314) 752-6500 Totals AU Departments 56 2 16 31 0 3 168 12 33 WILMINGTON Y 510 N. Broad Ave. •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Wilmington, CA 90744 ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. (213)549-4000 jff

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HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), July beefs or disputed OT reported. All de­ 23 — Chairman L. Rodiigues, Secre­ partments were thanked for good woric. tary C. Carter, Jr., Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate Ray Fernan­ MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), dez, Steward Delegate M. Rubles. Ship July 7 — Chairman Albert Caulder, Sec­ still did not have lock on rec room, to retary Jose Ross, Deck Delegate Paul • <, • Carolan, Steward Delegate John Platts. keep stevedores out. Chairman an­ as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. nounced payoff, said everything is run­ Chairman explained proper way to file Ships minute are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those ning smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT medical claim. Deck delegate reported Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union reported. Crew asked headquarters to disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ uppti re^lpt of the ships minute. check on why epoxy paint is still being ported by engine or steward delegates. used in engine room. Next port: Eliza­ Crew asked headquarters to look into in­ beth, N.J. creasing dental and optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Service), SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser- , vised members to upgrade at Lundeberg July 28 — Chairman P. Lewis, Secretary NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice). May 24 — Chairman Mike Willis, School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ M. McDermott, Educational Director E. vice), July 14 — Chairman John NefF, Bain. Chairman advised crew of arrival Secretary R.G. Connolly, Educational Secretary Lois Ware, Educational Direc­ ported. Crewmembers were reminded to 1 • tor Frank Hall, E>eck Delegate Mark keep mess and lounge clean. dates and times for Boston and New Jer- director MIcuall Sclnto, Steward Dele- Lance, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced payoff date. Educa­ CAPE HUDSON (lOM), July 15 — tional director encourag^ member to Chairman Leonard Spavey, Secretary Operatlons In the Red Sea upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck dele­ Humberto Ortiz. Chairman read report gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or from headquarters regarding death of disputed OT reported by engine or stew­ Bosun George Cruz. Treasurer reported ed delegates: Crew asked contracts de­ $100 in ship's fund. Engine delegate re­ partment for clarification on use of ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ v"I,'• foreign labor while in Japanese port and ported by deck or steward delegates. cutting of OT. Crew thanked steward de­ Crew needs new television and new partment. dryer. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (AMSEA), DEL VALLE (OMI Corp.), July 6 — June 5 — Chairman Robert Johnson, Chairman T.P. Banks, Secretary R. De Secretary Bruce Barbeau, Educational Boissiere, Educational Director DJ. Director William Arnest. Crew dis­ BIrkland, Deck Delegate Gilbert cussed security procedures and danger Burdge, Engine Delegate M.S. Novak, pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward Delegate Burt Doggett. Chair­ Next port: Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia. man told everyone to see patrolman, as this is payoff trip. He thanked everyone CAPE HUDSON (lOM), June 16 — for smooth trip and reminded members Chairman Leonard Spavey, Secretary to clean rooms before leaving. He also Humberto Ortiz, Educational Director noted need for repairs to ovens and gal­ B.F. Cooley. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ley range, as well as need for spraying ported. for roaches. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Members of the Overseas Vivian's deck, engine and steward departments who June 23 — Chairman C.F. Mann, Secre- ported. Crew extended special votes of took part in operations on deck during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm conflict taiy Steven R. Hamilton, Educational thanks to Bosun Banks and galley gang were commended by the chief mate. This photo of the crew waiting for the USS Director J. McCranle, Deck Delegate E. members be Boissiere, Doggett and Art Seattle to come along side was sent to the Seafarers LOG by AB Richard O'Brien. Santana, Engine Delegate J. Coombs, Benner. Crew also thanked captain, Steward Delegate Marco Maffioll. chief mate and chief engineer, whose Chairman requested union official for ar­ help and sincere interest in crew facili­ sey. He thanked crew for perseverance gate T. McNeller. No beefs or disputed rival in Oakland, Calif. Secretary re­ tate happy and smooth trip. Crew ob­ with stowaways! Educational director OT reported. Chairman talked about dan­ minded those signing off to turn in keys, served one minute of silence in memory thanked crewmembers who supported gers of drugs and alcohol, also spoke also thanked crew for smooth trip. Edu­ of departed brothers and sisters. Next movie fund. He stressed importance of about general cleanliness of ship. Crew cational director reminded members port: Newport News, Va. upgrading and Lundeberg School and do­ . thanked steward department for job Well about importance of upgrading at nating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported GAL VESTON BA /(Sea-Land Ser­ OT reported. $25 in ship's fund. Deck delegate re­ vice), July 7 — Chairman David Man- OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Coip.), July 28 ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ son, Secretary Richard E. Hicks, ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ — Chairman Earnest Duhon, Secretary ported by engine or steward delegate. Educational Director Ron Robertson, tion), July 7 — Chairman A. Harring­ Chester Moss, Educational Director Ship waiting for installation of TV and Engine Delegate Sean Moore. Chairman ton, Secretary Mike Meany, Engine A.D. Bomblta, Engine Delegate Greg­ radio antennas. Crew asked contracts announced payoff, reminded members to Delegate Thomas Moore, Steward Dele­ ory Thompson, Steward Delegate A. department for clarification relative to clean rooms before departing. He said gate John Lewis. Chairman announced Rivers. Chairman announced payoff. ^extension of articles upon return to new raise went into effect July 1. He en­ upcoming payoff. Educational director Treasurer reported $362 in ship's fund. U.S. Crew observed one minute of si­ couraged everyone to take advantage of advised members to upgrade at No beefs or disputed OT reported. Rec lence in memory of departed brothers courses at Lundeberg School. Educa­ Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ room furniture needs to replaced. and sisters. tional director urged members to read ported two ABs requesting relief in New Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), July 7 — CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), July Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Crew was reminded to minimize noise in Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary R. 27 — Chairman Abdula Moshin, Secre­ passageways. Crew thanked steward de­ No beefs or disputed OT reported by Peralta, Steward Delegate Stanley i: tary Roily Sagulnsin, Educational Direc­ deck or engine delegates. Crew needs partment for good work. Crewmembers Washington. Steward delegate reported tor William Dooling, Engine Delegate new VCR for crew lounge. Crew asked for and received clarification re­ beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported Welton Weaver, Steward Delegate thanked galley gang for good work. garding transportation costs related to by deck or engine delegates. Harry Celkos. Chairman announced es­ medical treatment. Next port: New York. timated arrival at Concord, Calif. He told LAWRENCE H.GIANELLA (Ocean OMI HUDSON (OMI Coip.), July 9 — crewmembers who will be signing off to Shipholding), July 14 — Chairman P. ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman Steam­ Chairman Calvin Miles. Chairman wait for relief person to arrive. He ad- Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, ship), July 21 — Chairman William noted ship had not received new washer, Educational Director W. Toole, Deck Penny, Secretary Paul Hunt, Educa­ TV or VCR. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Delegate D. Gates, Engine Delegate E. tional Director Jerald Graham, Deck ported. Lacunza, Steward Delegate V. Ortiz. Delegate Mark Fleming, Engine Dele­ Drill at Sea Chairman thanked crew for good job gate James Gaines, Steward Delegate OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime cleaning ship. He referred to Seafarers L.C. Babln. Educational director urged Overseas), July 21 — Secretary C. LOG article about Z-card renewals. He members to upgrade at Lundeberg Woodward. Treasurer reported $45 in encouraged everyone to attend benefits School and also go there for vacation. ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. conferences. Treasurer reported $267 in No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ ship's fund. Educational director urged thanked galley gang. Next port: Norfolk, gine or steward delegates. members to upgrade at Lundeberg Va. School. No b^fs or disputed OT re­ OVE/7SEAS 4L/CE (Maritime Over­ ported. Crew thanked steward depart­ LNG GEMINI (ETC), July 21 — Chair­ seas), July 28 — Chairman Steven Cope- ment for good woiic. Crew was reminded man R. Schwarz, Secretaiy R. Adams, land, Secretary Richard Sellgman, to separate plastics. Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Educational Director J. Rollins, Deck Delegate Charles Lore, Steward Dele­ Delegate Al Runnlon, Engine Delegate GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), July gate O. Haslam. Treasurer reported Chris Clements, Steward Delegate M. 29 — Chairman G.R. KIdd, Secretary $349 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ All. Educational director urged members Steve Parker, Educational Director puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ Scott Speedy. Chairman announced pay­ ard department for good work. surer reported $237 in ship's fund. No off and noted everything running beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew smoothly. Secretary thanked entire crew LNG VIRGO (ETC), July 28 — Chair­ thanked steward department. Next port: for helping keep messhalls and pantry man Carlos A. Pineda, Secretaiy Rob­ Okinawa. clean, also for enjoyable trip. Educa­ ert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate David tional director urges everyone to upgrade CentofantI, Engine Delegate Imro E. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ Salomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. seas), July 1 —Chairman J.M. Zepeda, puted OT reported. Crew was reminded Aubuchon. Chairman explained advan­ Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Di- Siddik A. Hubair, DEU aboard the tages of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Sea-Land Expedition, turns the to watch for stowaways in Dominican Republic. He explained SPAD system. Treasurer water valve on during a fireboat drill. reported $628.50 in ship's fund. No Continued on page 20 MWSi

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Service), July 2—Chairman John T. tional Director W. Drummond, Steward donate to SPAD Md check on benefits SMplBfiiii Carnes, Secretary Norman Johnson, Delegate David West. Chairman an­ conferences. He announced upcoming Educational Director Billy Wadell. nounced payoff and reviewed Seafarers payoff. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Continuedfrom pdge 19 Chairman said he enjoyed working with LOG article on Z-cards. Educational di­ ported. Crew requested second washing this crew. He added events in Persian rector noted importance of upgrading at machine, noted top brackets to ladders of rector Jack Singletary. Chairman an­ Gulf prove upgrading at Lundeberg Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed hatch vents are completely rusted. Crew nounced payoff in Houston. He re­ School is lifeblood of U.S. and SIU. Sec­ OT reported. Crew asked contracts de­ thanked steward department. Next port: minded members all beefs can be retary also thanked unlicensed members partment to look into allowing quarter­ Houston. 1 handled by bosun who serves as ship's for fine voyage. Educational director masters to sit at wheel while automatic chairman. He asserted that all members said SIU training paid off for U.S. dur­ steering is engaged. Crew noted ABs are AUSTRAL LIGHTNING (lOM), Au­ should upgrade at Lundeberg School. Ed­ ing gulf events, as members were ready confronted by non-smoking officers for gust 4 — Chairman Joseph Artis, Secre­ ucational director noted ship had new when called. Deck and steward delegates smoking on bridge. Crew observed one tary R. Emanuel, Deck Delegate Steven movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. reported disputed OT, which was re­ minute of silence for departed brothers Lee Coker, Engine Delegate Van Joy- Dryer still in need of repair, with parts on solved at payoff. No beefs or disputed and sisters. ner. Steward Delegate Ramount Jack­ order. Crew thanked gsdley gang for job OT reported by engine delegate. Crew son. Engine delegate reported beef. No well done. Next port: Houston. made suggestions and inquiries concern­ SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or ing sailing board, visitations and beds. vice), July 28 — Chairman Carmine steward delegates. Crew noted licensed PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational barber aboard, tips go to SIU ship's fund. -••-• vi '• ,'. -' •;.' ment), July 14 — Chairman Harry M. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ Director James Fonville, Deck Delegate Fisher, Secretary C. Davaiie. Chairman vice), July 7 — Chairman J. Lundborg, Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Tom BROOKS RANGE (lOM), August 10 noted nice trip, wonderful crew and no Secretary G.H. Bryant, Deck Delegate Toomy, Steward Delegate Spencer — Chairman M.G. Gutierrez, Secretary problems. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Timothy L. Smith, Engine Delegate Ryans. Chairman announced upcoming J. Pitetta, Educational Director T.J. ported. Robert Leyva, Steward Delegate Harry payoff. Treasurer reported $120 in Kroneck. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Bourne. Secretary noted good, clean movie fund. No beeft or disputed OT re­ ported. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Lmd crew and reported vote of thanks from ported. Rec room needs new chairs. Service), July 28 — Chairman James entire steward department for helping VCR being repaired. Next port: Charles­ CAPE EDMONTiOMl Corp.), August Davis, Secretary J. Reid. No beefs or keep ship clean. Educational director ton, S.C. 4 — Chairman Juan Castillo, Vcretary disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stressed importance of upgrading at steward department for good work. Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ Prepared for Fireboat Drill Aboard S-L Expedition puted OT reported by deck or steward SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land delegates. Crew thanked steward depart- . Service), July 31 —Chairman Gary ment for good service, excellent chow Walker, Secretary G. Bryant, Educa­ and job well done. Next port: Tacoma, tional Director S. Brown, Deck Delegate Wash. A J. Janacek, Engine Delegate Joe Trouth, Steward Delegate R. Costilio. Chairman announced payoff and re­ SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Sea-Land ported eveiything running smoothly. No Service), July 27 — Chairman J. Rader, beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Direc­ reminded members to separate plastics. tor Rick Cavender. Chairman reported Crew thanked galley gang for job well everything running smoothly. Secretary done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. noted ship's cleanliness. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department for swell job. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 29 — Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Direc­ SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land tor A. Cuevas, Engine Delegate Juan Service), July 21 — Chairman D. Leon, Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Isaiah Jr., Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational :t'. Gray. Chairman thanked crew for good Director J. Dellinger. Secretary noted trip. Educational director urged members pleasant trip with good crew. Voca­ to upgrade at Lundeberg School and do­ tional director urged all union brothers nate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg V, reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ment to consider increasing pension five ported. Crew noted need for extra wash­ percent yearly. Crew was reminded to ing machine. Crew extended vote of keep rec room and mess hall clean. Next thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Boston. port: Houston. Prepared to do their part In the Sea-Land Expedition's fireboat drill are (from left) SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Bosun P. Flores, Chief Mate Frederick J. Nicoll and AB Raul Rivera. Service), July 28 — Chairman William Service), July 11 — Chairman Erol Pak, Mortier, Secretary Luis Iturrino, Edu­ Secretary J. Freeman, Educational Di­ cational Director Willie Lindsey. No rector Jan Haidir, Deck Delegate Rob­ SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Norman Duhe, Educational Director Ar­ beefs or disputed OT reported. ert Smith, Engine Delegate James Service), July 17 — Chairman R.E. thur Maxwell, Deck Delegate Fred Brown, Steward Delegate Bradford McGonagle, Secretary W. Lombard, Freeman, Engine Delegate Aaron Mack. Chairman noted very good gang SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Educational Directors. Hardin, Deck Wells, Steward Delegate Dennis Dinos. aboard. Secretary also noted smooth trip. Delegate R. Figuera, Engine Delegate Secretary reported more than $300 in Service), July 5 — Chairman Jack Educational director urged members to Kingsley, Secretary Julio Roman, Jr., L. Viles, Steward Delegate Troy Pope. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ stay well-informed. Treasurer reported New radio and audio cassette player in­ ported. Crew extended vote of thanks to Educational Director Joseph Ortiz, $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed Deck Delegate David Candill, Engine stalled in crew lounge. Chairman an­ steward department. OT reported. Crew requested radio for nounced payoff. No beefs or disputed Delegate Karl H. Hanson, Steward Del­ crew lounge, reported washer and dryer egate V. Gomez. Chairman encouraged OT reported. Crew thanked steward de­ GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), aboard but not yet installed. Next port: partment and discussed many merits of August 11 — Chairman Bill Stoltz, Sec­ everyone to contribute to SPAD and up­ Oakland, Calif. grade at Lundeberg School. Secretary upgrading at Lundeberg School. Next retary J. Gonzales, Educational Director noted good crew and good trip. No beefs port: Tacoma, Wash. D.H. Davis, Engine Delegate Julio SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ or disputed OT reported. Next port: Ta­ Reyes. Chairman thanked deck and stew­ coma, Wash. vice), July 21 — Chairman B.T. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ ard departments for excellent work. He O'Hanlon, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ vice), July 31 — Chairman Michael Wil­ reported beef. Engine and steward dele­ tional Director R. Risbeck, Deck Dele­ SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land lis, Secretary Lois Ware, Educational gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or gate J.P, Tracy, Engine Delegate S.A. Director Frank Hall, Deck Delegate disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Al-nagib. Chairman encouraged mem­ Mark^Lance, Engine Delegate Peter Next port: St. Croix. Hose Lines Check A-OK bers to donate to SPAD. Treasurer re­ Hove, Steward Delegate James Boss. ported $39.50 in ship's fund. No beefs or Chairman announced ship received cop­ CPL. LOUIS HAUGE(Maersk), Au­ disputed OT reported. Crew thanked ies of Seafarers LOG. He announced pay­ gust 15 — Chairman Thomas Ander­ steward department for good food and off. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's son, Secretary C. Hennigan. Chairman cookout. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. explained various benefits of belonging Crew thanked steward department for to union. Educational director advised SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Ser­ fine job. crew to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade vice), July 24 — Chairman Shawn T. at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported Evans, Secretary J. Russell, Educational SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land $211.18 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ Director I.S. Samra, Deck Delegate Service), July 28 — Chairman John Wil­ puted OT reported. Robert Pachello, Engine Delegate Ran­ liamson, Secretary C. Gibson, Educa­ dolph Llanes. Chairman thanked all tional Director Ivan Kelly, Engine ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transpor­ hands for good voyage, reminded every­ Delegate Domingo Milla, Steward Dele­ tation), August 4 — Chairman Frank one to separate trash and keep aerosol gate V. Cardonas. No beefs or disputed Adams, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Edu­ cans out of trash to be burned. Educa­ OT reported. New mattresses on order. cational Director Joe Martin, Steward tional director reminded members to up­ Crew thanked galley gang for good Delegate Nelson Morales. Chairman grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or work. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. urged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg disputed OT reported. Crew thanked School and donate to SPAD. He ac­ steward department. Next port: Long STAR OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ knowledged wage increase and thanked Beach, Calif. ment), July 21 — Chairman Mauro de union for negotiating well. Educational Ruben Padilla, steward/baker (left), la Cerda, Deck Delegate Charles D. director encouraged members to read and Tony Mohammed, electrician, SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Farman, Steward Delegate Romalies Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT check out hose lines during a fire- Service), July 13 — Chairman Jack W. Jones. Chairman reported everything reported. Crew thanked galley gang for •Si boat drill aboard the S-L Expedition. Edwards, Secretary L. Rene, Educa­ running smoothly. He reminded crew to good chow.

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• : • • "•• "-I r';> ' . :v^". \,X' OCTOBER 1991 .-i—:- - 21 Hal Horn Answers Gulf Call; Earns Local Recognition After serving in the Persian Gulf "When World War H broke out, the war, SIU member Hal Horn only thing moving was Army shipped home to Cape Canaveral, transport, so I went out and got a 'i-'' . •' Fla. ready to resume his other job: job doing that." running the Cape-Ette Bar. Near the end of the war, Hom He never expected to become a had a harrowing experience which local celebrity, but AB Hom re­ illustrated the dangers of wartime ceived quite a bit of attention after shipping. In December 1944, his wartime experiences. A survi­ Hom's vessel (the Steel Traveler) vor of eight SCUD missile attacks, unloaded supplies at Antwerp dur­ Hom was the subject of a lengthy ing the Battle of the Bulge in Bel­ feature article published in Flor­ gium. A dozen miles from shore, ida Today, a Cocoa Beach, Fla. the Traveler hit a mine and went newspaper. A local women's under. group asked him to speak at one Most of the crewmembers were of their meetings, and regulars at saved by a French destroyer which the Cape-Ette gave Hom a hero's plucked them from the ice-cold welcome. North Sea. Hom, who went back to sea for Nearly 50 years later, Horn Operation Desert Sortie, down­ found himself on board the Cape plays the recognition. He simply Cod near the Saudi port of Ad

came out of retirement to aid in the Damman. From January 20 to 23, • '-'iv war effort, and sees nothing ex­ the vessel survived eight SCUD at- traordinary about a 71-year-old tacks^—unsettling, but for Hom not man handling the demanding work nearly as frightening 1944. in the deck department. Hom said the worst part about A native of Cincinnati, Hom Operation Desert Storm was the began shipping in 1939. "I got a job threat of chemical weapons. "We Hal Horn holds copy of Florida Today newspaper which featured an article on him. as an ordinary," he recently told a had to wear the gas masks and suits reporter from the Seafarers LOG. for two hours at a time, he re- called. "It seemed like the attacks through the recession. always came around 10:30 at night, "Business is getting bad," said just when everybody was settled Hom, who bought the bar in 1986. Stanley's Message in Bottle down. "Taxes have been raised twice, and "But it was all right. We had a the air conditioning bill alone is good ship with a good captain." $300 to $400 a month. A lot of Found After Two Years Hom, who joined the SIU in seamen still come around, but my noted in a letter to the Seafarers Baltimore after World War II and lease is up in December and I think LOG. retired in 1987, signed off the Cape I'm going to get rid of the place." But a few months ago, in May Henry in mid-September. Nowa­ Will Horn-dubbed "SCUD 1991, Stanley got a letter from U.S. days he again has tumed his atten­ Stud" by the Florida newspaper- Marine Rudy Duenas who found tion to the Cape-Ette. Although it then consider another retum to the the "message in a bottle" near an is one of the area's oldest taverns, sea if he is needed? "Sure I'd go island off the coast of Okinawa. the Cape-Ette, like virtually all back. Why not?" he replied. "As "Needless to say, I was over­ U.S. businesses, is suffering long as I'm physically fit." whelmed," recalled Stanley, 48. "I appreciated the time that he took to write to me. The original note was with his letter, too." Duenas found the note while SPAD T-SHIRTS casually exploring the area at an isolated beach. Stanley's mailing FREE address had been partially • f •. AB Phillip Stanley •• e". smudged, but Duenas deciphered it The SIU's ever-popular and honored Stanley's request: When AB Phillip Stanley put a "Write to me, whoever finds my SPAD t-shirts are again avail­ •• >• note in a bottle and dropped it out note." able to our members on a first- of the porthole of his quarters, he Stanley, who recently served in come, first-served basis. knew the odds of ever receiving a Operation Desert Shield/Storm, response were long. said he wrote the note "on the spur The t-shirts feature the SIU Stanley wrote the note in April of the moment." He is undecided logo in full color on the front 1989, while sailing from Honolulu as to whether he will cast another and "Politics is Porkchops" in to Maui, Hawaii aboard the Inde­ message adrift. • . • i-. •: . pendence. "All of my friends on Stanley joined the union in 1989 blue on the back. They are 100 rV.:!•••> the ship told me that 1 would never in Hawaii. A native of Kentucky, percent American-made. hear anything because it probably he now resides with his wife in would never be found," Stanley Clarksburg, W.Va. If you have not already taken ; •• .r •. advantage of this free offer, I:- fell';' Congressman Tauzin, SIU Rep Discuss Shipping please fill out the application below and mail it to: '•,; V.' f • •

John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746

I Please send the SPAD t-shirt to: • NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP .SOCIAL SECURITY#. BOOK# I PHONE# RATING Congressman Billy Tauzin (D-La.) (right) and SIU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez talk over opportunities for U.S.-flag ships during a Louisiana Democratic Party convention. T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) S M XL 10/91

..fcsr- •• '• • ••>• ,.-• 22 Fee for Z-Cards, Licenses Protested Know Your Rights Continued from page 3 land river trade from St. Louis <•,'* Gordon M. Ward, chairman of the wrote, "I don't see where the FINANCIAL REPORTS The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No H'-". -- Licensed Division of District No. government gets the idea that monies are to be paid to anyone in any ^•v ''.^'"•'V-V 1—MEBA/NMU, is that "mari­ we're making so much money that constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District official capacity in the SIU unless an ners are not the 'users' but they we neeed a new tax but I assure makes specific provision for safe­ official Union receipt is given for are being burdened with a signifi­ you we aren't." guarding the membership's money same. Under no circumstances should cant percentage of the cost to A California-based seaman, and Union finances. The constitution any member pay any money for any ; -I enable the fulfillment of the Coast who described himself as having requires a detailed audit by Certified reason unless he is given such receipt. Guard's mission." been associated with the merchant Public Accountants every year, which In the event anyone attempts to require U'fy'', Ward charged that the average marine since 1940 in the capacities is to be submitted to the membership any such payment be made without wage figures cited by the agency of sailor, officer and shipping ex­ by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly supplying a receipt, or if a member is •-P\ as a basis for justifying the fees ecutive, said, "I reviewed my own finance committee of rank-and-file required to make a payment and is were "clearly incorrect." 51 year merchant marine service members, elected by the membership, given an official receipt, but feels that "The cyclical and seasonal na­ using the proposed fees and I have makes examination each year of the he should not have been required to finances of the Union and reports fully make such payment, this should im­ -I'' ••;• ture of this industry has distorted calculated it would have cost me their findings and recommendations. mediately be reiported to Union head­ any significant interpretation of $4,395 to cover the cost of my Members of this committee may make quarters. these figures. . . There are the license-document issue and re­ dissenting reports, specific recom­ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS recent graduates of the maritime newals. I feel this cost to be very mendations and separate findings. AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the schools and retirees who have lit­ excessive ..." TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of SIU constitution are available in all tle or no discretionary income to Writing from a tug on the Ohio the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ Union halls. All members should ob­ pay their fees," said Ward. River, one boatman noted, "The land Waters District are administered tain copies of this constitution so as to Burrill Hatch, president of the president who loudly promised in accordance with the provisions of familiarize themselves with its con­ Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pa­ 'no new taxes—read my lips, no various trust fund agreements. All tents. Any time a member feels any cific, said the IBU "views the new taxes' has found a new way these agreements specify that the other member or officer is attempting proposed fee structure as an un­ to tax hard working middle class trustees in charge of these funds shall to deprive him of any constitutional equally consist of Union and manage­ right or obligation by any methods ••> :''A" .•"• reasonable assessment against American nation builders." working people." ^ ment representatives and their alter­ such as dealing with charges, trials, nates. All expenditures and etc., as well as all other details, the "The Inlandboatmen's Union Companies Oppose Scheme disbursements of trust funds are made member so affected should immedi­ would prefer to see proposed rules ,-i Jh • only upon approval by a majority of ately notify headquarters. which focus on manning, safety A number of companies •1 the trustees. All trust fund financial EQUAL RIGHTS. All members and environmental issues," said weighed in against the proposal. records are available at the headquar­ are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ Hatch. The Lakes Carriers' Association, ters of the various trust funds. ment and as members of the SIU. Consider Nation's Security representing 15 U.S.-flag Great SHIPPING RIGHTS. A These rights are clearly set forth in the Lakes fleets, warned that such a member's shipping rights and senior­ SIU constitution and in the contracts if- Vice Admiral Francis R. Dono­ fee would have a negative impact ity are protected exclusively by con­ which the Union has negotiated with van, who heads the Military Sea- on the industry itself: "It must be tracts between the Union and the the employers. Consequently, no lift Command, told the Coast remembered that every tax and employers. Members should get to. member may be discriminated against Guard, "I strongly recommend know their shipping rights. Copies of because of race, creed, color, sex and fee adds to the cost of doing busi­ these contracts are posted and avail­ national or geographic origin. If any if? that you reconsider the proposed ness and therefore impacts the fee structure for merchant marine able in all Union halls. If members member feels that he is denied the competitiveness of waterbome believe there have been violations of equal rights to which he is entitled, he licenses and documents." transportation versus other their shipping or seniority rights as should notify Union headquarters. M-' The MSC Commander cited the modes." contained in the contracts between the SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ nation's recent sealift experiences Maritrans, the largest ipdepen- Union and the employers, they should TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. and urged the Coast Guard to dent marine transporter of petro­ notify the Seafarers Appeals Board SPAD is a separate segregated fund, take into account national security leum in the U.S. coastwise trade, by certified mail, return receipt re­ Its proceeds are used to further its ob­ f issues when establishing fees. noted that the impact of the fees quested. The proper address for this jects and purposes including, but not "The availability of mariners to appeared to be drastically under­ is: limited to, furthering the political, so­ man our RRF ships was margin­ estimated. "What is overlooked is cial and economic interests of mari­ ally adequate for Persian Gulf op­ that the cost of an endorsement to Angus Red Campbell, time workers, the preservation and erations and manning projections a license is $135. Thus, if an upper Chairman furthering of the American Merchant Seafarers Appeals Board Marine with improved employment predict shortages. We believe that level license holder were to obtain 5201 Auth Way the proposed fee structure would opportunities for seamen and boatmen for example, five separate en­ Camp Springs, Md. 20746 and the advancement of trade union keep many otherwise available dorsements per year (such as tug concepts. In connection with such ob­ mariners from renewing their li­ masters obtaining pilotage waters Full copies of contracts as referred jects, SPAD supports and contributes censes." endorsements), the annual cost of to are available to members at all to political candidates for elective of­ The head of the Maritime endorsements obtained at sepa­ times, either by writing directly to the fice. All contributions are voluntary. Administration, Captain Warren rate times would be $675." Union or to the Seafarers Appeals No contribution may be solicited or G. Leback, pointed out that the Dixie Carriers, one of the Board. received because of force, job dis­ "proposed rulemaking will have a largest publicly traded companies CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU crimination, financial reprisal, or contracts are available in all SIU halls. threat of such conduct, or as a condi­ (• • -••. •. significant financial impact" on the engaged in transportation by tank U.S. Merchant Marine Academy These contracts specify the wages and tion of membership in the Union or of barge, asked the Coast Guard if conditions under which an SIU memr employment. If a contribution is made and the six state maritime acade­ the agency had "considered the ber works and lives aboard a ship of by reason of the above improper con­ mies and "may seriously erode the 'pass through' effect of the licens­ boat. Members should know their con­ duct, the member should notify the academies' ability to attract well ing fee to the employer." The tract rights, as well as their obliga­ Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified qualified high school students for company speculated that employ­ tions, such as filing for overtime (OT) mail within 30 days of the contribution service as officers in the U.S. ers may "find themselves either on the proper sheets and in the proper for investigation and appropriate ac­ merchant marine." advancing current employees the manner. If, at any time, a member tion and refund, if involuntary. A licensing fees or practically paying believes that an SIU patrolman or member should support SPAD to pro­ Seamen Speak Their Minds the entire amount." other Union official fails to protect tect and further his economic, political their contractual rights properly, they and social interests, and American The National Waterways Con­ should contact the nearest SIU port trade union concepts. Typical of the letters sent to ference, a non-profit group dedi­ agent. the Coast Guard by hundreds of cated to a greater understanding EDITORIAL POLICY—THE seamen, boatmen and fishermen of the public benefits of the Ameri­ SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers •: V' was one from a purser working can waterways system, noted the LOG traditionally has refrained from aboard a vessel of the Alaska Ma­ absence of public debate on Coast mblishing any article serving the po- rine Highway System. He said, Guard taxes, and said ". . . we itical purposes of any individual in "As I understand it now, our tax believe the implementation of the Union, officer or member. It also dollars support the personnel that Coast Guard 'user fees' consti­ has refrained from publishing articles deemed currently administer the pa­ tutes taxation without consul­ harmful to the Union or its If at any time a member feels that perwork involved with licensing." tation." collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by any of the above rights have been Charles H. Rogers from Tow- The SIU is presently consider­ violated, or that he has been denied ing several options for meeting membership action at the September son, Md. noted, "User fees, if 1960 meetings in all constitutional his constitutional right of access to established as proposed in the no­ this problem. Seafarers who wish ports. The responsibility for Seafarers Union records or Information, he tice, can be expected to multiply to express their points of view LOG policy is vested in an editorial should Immediately notify SIU dramatically. Income tax and so­ should write to their congressmen. board which consists of the Executive President Michael Sacco at head­ cial security tax started modestly The LOG would appreciate re­ Board of the Union. The Executive quarters by certified mall, return and are now out of control, as well ceiving copies of all letters sent receipt requested. The address Is Board may delegate, from among ite 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, as grossly unfair ..." on this matter as well as copies of ranks, one individual to cany out this Md. 20746. A boatman working in the in­ any responses received. responsibility.

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iHi A." oaoBSR mi 23 ••••Aac '•' I Stewards Agree on Benefits of Upgrading The experiences of SIU mem­ grading courses available at the Seamanship's GED program. bers Elena Curley and Thurman Lundeberg School. Johnson illustrate how longtime "I know how much this school 'SIU Is Like Family V Seafarers newer members of helps kids get their heads on Johnson, 42, recently completed the union agree about the import­ straight, and it provides good trainr training in the chief steward pro­ ance of upgrading at the Seafarers ing for life, too, for diose who gram. A Seafarer for more than two Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ come here and already are [fo­ decades, Johnson said the upgrading manship. cused]," said Johnson. "This courses helped him accomplish Located in Piney Point, Md., the school is the greatest thing that things he once thought impossible, Lundeberg School gives Seafarers ever happened." such as operating a computer. an invaluable opportunity to con­ "Nowhere else would I even Studying the sealift and helo- tinually better themselves and in­ dream of going to school to get my operations course was demanding, Johnson added, but he benefited crease their earning power. Curley high school diploma, but now I , V ' • '• - and Johnson recently echoed the have the courage because of (in­ markedly by using videotapes at sentiments of many fellow SIU structor) Sheila Schug," said Cur­ the Lundeberg School library to members when they expressed tre­ ley, who plans to get her diploma replay lectures. mendous appreciation for the up­ through the Lundeberg School of Brother Johnson, who joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards before it merged with the AGLIWD, has worked every job in Creativity Is Critical the galley. He ships often, mostly on grain runs to Third World na­ Elena Curley, left, and Thurman John­ tions, to provide well for his fam­ son learn at Lundeberg School. To a Henry Jones Menu ily. thing to read and enjoy." The grain-run destinations re­ Besides providing a twist for the a myriad of subjects at the mind Johnson of his difficult Lundeberg School, ranging from food being offered that day, Jones youth, when he lived in volatile ends each menu with a legitimate adult education to steward depart­ Watts (a community in Los Ange­ ment upgrading courses to arts and quote and to whom it is attributed, les). With that in mind, he enjoys like "Berra's first law: 'You can crafts. his role now in helping others and Curley, 45, described the observe a lot just by watching.'" never complains about long work­ "I picked up a book of quota­ school's instructors as "helpful and days. reassuring. They even help on their tions and started offering orie each Johnson described SIU ships as day for amusement," Jones noted. own time, often being a friend as functioning "like a family, with well as a teacher." "Now the guys come in and look real teamwork," for that, too." She shares Johnson's belief that As for the Lundeberg School, SIU crewmembers are like family. The Louisiana native never Johnson says it has made a monu­ planned to make the sea his life Having learned the culinary mental difference in his life. Like business from "cleaning and salads Chief Steward Henry Jones when he started as a waiter in 1954 fellow galley gang member Cur­ aboard a Military Sea Transporta­ to being the main chef," Curley ley, Jolmson took advantage of the appreciates the educational oppor­ When SIU members sign on the tion Union (the forerunner of school's adult education classes. LNG Leo and discover the chief today's SIU Government Services He graduated from high school in tunities at the Lundeberg School. steward is Henry Jones Jr., they Division) vessel. the 1960s but did so without learn­ As evidence of her progress there, know to check the menu for some of "During the '50s, jobs were hard ing much. "I just got passed along, she points to a letter from the OMI the 56-year-old's "unusual" special­ to come by. Some of my friends falling through the cracks," he re­ Charger's master. The letter de­ scribes Curley as "outstanding," ^ v"*, ties: went to sea and told me I could get called. • Chinese-style, Appalachian a job there. I dropped out of college with a noteworthy work ethic and Now, thanks to the Lundeberg an abundance of talent. "I cannot Mountain-type Egg Foo Yang with and planned to sail for a couple of School, he is comfortable working Egg Rolls, quarters, then go back with the fraction problems in math and is tell you enough about the differ­ • Cuban & Madagascar-style money I made." building reading skills he did not ence she has made to the steward department on the Charger," ^4 Malagasy Sandwich with Garnish, Jones never went back to col­ get in high school. -.1: • Broiled Casablanca, Northern lege. Instead, he started working W.E. Nason wrote. "With Elena fi' Gibraltar Succulent Filet Mignon his way up the steward department. Learning New Skills you will have a clean, well-run Steak, or In 1961 he started sailing for the Chief Steward Curley joined the steward department that feeds • Minced Rockhampton Farm Marine Cooks and Stewards and union just three years ago, in Ho­ well, with the end result of a hap­ Raised Ham Salad Sandwich with took advantage of the union's up­ nolulu. Yet she already has studied pier crew." Garnish. grading facilities. However, Jones prepares these 'I hold all the passenger cook bizarre dishes for the menu only. "I ratings," Jones recalled. "I learned A well-fed crew want to provide some amusement everything I could. Back then and for the guys on the ship," he told a today, education is the most im­ is a happy crew. reporter for the Seafarers LOG. portant thing. I would tell someone "This is something different to entering the trade today to learn Register to up­ make their day go better." everything you can and upgrade grade now at the Jones, who sails from the port of whenever possible." Seattle, started creating his out-of- Jones worked aboard passenger Lundeberg "T " ' the-ordinary menus when he be­ vessels—^Lurline, President Wil­ School. came the chief steward aboard the son, and Delta Line ships—until he ETC vessel 11 years ago. signed on the LNG Leo. He stated "If you put 'roast beef with he enjoys cooking for his fellow gravy' on the menu each time you crewmembers as much as when he serve it, it gets bland. I wanted to cooked for passengers aboard give (the crewmembers) some­ cruise ships.

Dinner Menu STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chilled fresh green mixed garden vegetable salad bar UPGRADING COURSES Broiled Casablanca northern Gibraltar succulent filet mignon steak Macao & Hong Kong-style pork fried Chinese rice with soy sauce For further informa- German-style spiced sauerkraut with steamed knockwurst sausage • • Baked white Idaho potatoes with sour cream tion, contact any Steamed white patna rice union hall or check Buttered fresh broccoli spears the course schedule Buttered mixed vegetables on page 27 in this Bakers sweet cake icecream chilled fruit jello fresh fruit . v- Coffee tea cocoa sanka cold drink milk issue of the V «•' Seafarers LOG. A typical dinner menu planned by SIU Chief Steward Henry Jones Jr. combines standard fare with exotic twists. SOfAREKS LOG Poultry Plant Fire SEAFARERS: UPGRADE NOW! Points to Meed The Lundeberg School offers The following chart can be used For further information, talk Seafarers the opportunity to up­ by Seafarers to determine eligibil­ with the union's patrolmen who For Better Safety grade their skills and achieve ity for courses offered at the meet the ships or any port official. Continued from page 7 higher shipboard ratings. Higher Lundeberg School. Also, refer to Additionally, Seafarers may call workplace committees on health • ratings provide Seafarers with in­ page 27 for the dates courses are the Admissions Office of the and safety in plants with more creased earning potential. offered. Lundeberg School. than 10 employees. North Carolina is one of 23 W: states given permission by the fed­ 'ty- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING SEAFARERS eral Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to To U90 tho chart, Soafartro ahouU iocate Oteir department on the left In Ota next eolumn la a Hating of the baah Group I run its own program and assume and II ratbiga available at die school. On the right are the requirements Seafarers should meet before applying to the school. responsibility for job safety and DEPT. POSITION REQUIREMENTS health, provided certain condi­ tions are met. Able 12 months seatime or 8 months seatime and The state failed to meet OSHA criteria on staffing and inspections 1-• ' Seaman as an ordinary seaman graduated from Lxindeberg o School entry program. in 1990. North Carolina has 22 safety inspectors, six of whom are QMED Hold a FOWT endorsement trainees, and 13 health inspectors, • -' and have a minimum of 6 seven of whom are trainees, for a ^7., lU months seatime in a rating. total of 35. Federal OSHA require­ z ments set 77 as the number needed o by a state the size of North Car­ d'" •'• FOWT Normal color vision, 20/200 vision in both eyes corrected to 111 20/50 in both eyes, passed USCG approved physical examination olina. and In 1985, federal OSHA esti­ mated the state should inspect its 6 months seatime as wiper or 3 months seatime and graduated from 3,213 high hazard manufacturing IS: Lundeberg School entry program. businesses, which included Impe­ rial Foods, once every two years. Chief 2 years seatime with rating of chief cook or 8 months seatime as cook/baker, 4 months In 1990, the state OSHA inspected Steward or higher seatime as chief cook and hold Lundeberg only 100 businesses, meaning each School certificates of completion for each program plant would be visited about once every 30 years. or 3 years seatime in rating above 3rd cook ' or 4 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant The AFL-CIO, the national fed­ or assistant cook cook or higher, 6 months seatime as eration of trade unions, called for cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime as an end to the practice of allowing chief cook and hold Lundeberg School states to operate OSHA programs. certificate of completion for each program Such a move was started late in the Carter administration but was Q or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis- or 9 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant killed when Ronald Reagan be­ OC tant cook or higher, 4 months seatime as cook or higher, 9 months seatime as came president in 1981. cook/baker or higher, 4 months seatime cook/baker or higher and 4 months Several of the Imperial Foods i as chief cook and hold Lundeberg School seatime as cNef cook and hold Lundeberg survivors told stories about fellow certificates of completion for cook/baker School certificate of completion for workers being fired for asking and chief cook programs chief cook program. about unsafe and unhealthy work­ Chief 1 year seatime in steward department or 4 months seatime as cookA>aker and hold ing conditions. The proposed leg­ Cook with 4 months as cook/baker certificate of completion from Lundeberg islation, if enacted, would prevent School cook/baker program this from happening. Immediately after the Hamlet or 1 year seatime as steward assistant after fire, federal OSHA officials in­ completing Lundeberg School cook/baker spected another Imperial Foods program. plant in Georgia. While the inspec­ tors found all the fire exits un­ Cook/ 3 months seatime as 3rd cook or assis­ or 6 months seatime in steward department locked, they discovered the fire Baker tant cook and hold Lundeberg School and hold certificate of completion for extinguishing unit was broken. certificate of completion Lundeberg School entry rating program The bills also recommend jail terms and fines for employers who or 12 months seatime at any rating in knowingly put their workers at steward department. risk of serious injury and give OSHA inspectors the right to Assistant 6 months seatime in steward department or 3 months seatime in steward department quickly shut down dangerous Cook and graduated Lundeberg School entry jobs. rating program. Utili^ Hearings are scheduled to con­ tinue through the fall in the House _ -- • of Representatives. ••i '"V 1"

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DEEP SEA BAYARD HEIMER sailed as a bosun. He retired in Limdeberg School. Brother his hometown of Port Arthur, Pensioner January 1979. Veazie also served in the Ma­ Texas. Boatman Simonton Bayard rine Corps, from 1952 until shipped as a master. He retired FAUSTINO PEDRAZA Heimer, 1954. He was an active mem­ in March 1983. JOHNBARNETTE 76, Pensioner Faustino Pedraza, ber at the time of his death. Pensioner passed 70, died August 5. A native of JOHN TERRY John away Alvin, Texas, he joined the INLAND Pensioner Bamette, July22. SIU in 1941 in the port of Balti­ JAMES E. BUCHANAN John 73, The na­ more. Brother Pedraza shipped Terry, 74, passed tive of in the deck department. He Pensioner James E. Buchanan, passed away Jersey City, N.J. joined the Sea­ began receiving his pension in 80, passed away August 14. away Au­ July 29. farers in 1962 in the port of November 1983. Bom in Virginia, he joined the gust 5. He was Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Hei­ union in 1962 in the port of VANCE A.REID He joined bom in mer sailed in the black-gang Norfolk, Va. Boatman Bu­ the union Texas and joined the SIU in and upgraded frequently at the Pensioner Vance A. Reid, 84, chanan sailed as a captain. He in 1972 1947 in the port of Galveston, Lundeberg School. He served passed away August 22. Bom began receiving his pension in in his native Philadelphia, Pa. Texas. Brother Bamette sailed in the Navy from 1944 to in Winston-Salem, N.C., he Febmary 1978. Boatman Terry sailed in the in the engine department. He 1946. Brother Heimer retired joined the union in 1948 in the steward department. He began began receiving his pension in in May 1980. port of Norfolk, Va. Brother WILLIAM ESQUERRE receiving his prension in Janu­ June 1972. Reid sailed in the engine de­ Pensioner ary 1988. MICHAEL KLEPEIS partment. He retired in Febm­ William TONY BARONI Pensioner ary 1969. Esquerre, Michael 68, died Pensioner JUSTOSANA GREAT LAKES Tony Klepeis, August ••'t •: Baroni, 67, died Pensioner 13. He July 30 Justo joined the 72, died DONNIE PAULSEN July 6. due to car­ Sana, 83, Seafarers in 1960 in Bom in diopulmo­ died Au­ Donnie Louisi­ nary gust 23. his native Mobile, Ala. Boat­ Paulsen, arrest. He He was man Esquerre sailed in the 54, •; • i • ana, he 'v Joined the was bom in New Jersey and bom in deck department and he also passed ,4 joined the union in 1948 in the the Philip­ served in the Army from 1943 away Seafarers in 1959 in the port of pine Is­ New Orleans. Brother Baroni port of New York. Brother to 1946. He retired in March July 1. shipped in the black-gang. He Klepeis shipped in the steward lands and joined the Seafarers 1985. He joined • '•( . . ; department and from 1942 in 1961 in the port of Seattle. the union -I '' .' seiVed in the Army from 1941 GRADIE C.INGRAM until 1945. Brother Baroni re­ until 1945 he served in the Brother Sana shipped in the in 1961 tired in Febmary 1984. Navy. He retired in January steward department. He served Pensioner Gradie C. Ingram, in his native Sault St. Marie, 1983. in the Coast Guard from 1942 79, passed away August 16. A Mich. Boatman Paulsen sailed until 1959. Brother Sana began native of North Carolina, he in the deck department and he ADRON COX RAFAEL MALDONADO receiving his pension in De­ joined the union in 1961 in the also served in the Army from Pensioner Adron Cox, 65, Rafael R. cember 1975. port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman 1962 until 1964. He was an ac­ passed away August 4. A na­ Maldo- Ingram sailed in the engine de­ tive member at the time of his tive of Bakan, Ky., he joined nado, 66, WARREN SHOUN partment. He began collecting death. the union in 1962 in the port of passed Pensioner Warren Shoun, 70, his pension in April 1975. r •„ 'i- Baltimore. Brother Cox sailed away passed away August 16. The ROBERT C. ROACH in the engine department and in July 31. . Tennessee native joined the LEONARD KOENIG Pensioner 1973 upgraded at the Bom in SIU in 1968 in the port of New Pensioner Robert C. Lundeterg School. He beigan Puerto York. He sailed in the engine Leonard Roach, receiving his pension in Octo­ Rico, he department and upgraded fre­ Koenig, 64, died ber 1982. joined the SIU in 1946 in the quently at the Lundeberg 64, died July 31. port of New York. Brother School. Brother Shoun also August 5. He was VERNON DOUGLAS Maldonado sailed in the galley served in the Navy from 1940 He was bom in gang. He was an active mem­ until 1967. He retired in No­ bom in Pensioner Ohio and ber at the time of his death. vember 1985. Grema, Vemon joined the Douglas, La. and CHESTER TILLMAN joined the Seafarers in 1956 in SIU in 1961 in the port of De­ 67, died WILLIAM E. MORGAN sailed in Pensioner Chester Tillman, 66, the port of New Orleans. Boat­ troit. Brother Roach August 7. Pensioner William E. Morgan, the deck department, and he died June 24. Bom in Elvins, man Koenig served in the He joined 63, died July 4. A native of Mo., he joined the SIU in 1968 Army from 1945 until 1947. also served in the Navy from the SIU North Carolina; he joined the 1944 to 1946. He retired in in the port of Seattle. Brother He shipped in the engine depart­ in 1955 Seafarers in 1979 in the port of April 1989. Tillman shipped in the black- ment and retired in August 198L in his na­ Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Mor­ tive Baltimore. A member of gang and he also served in the f gan shipped in the steward de­ Army from 1945 to 1947. He PAULSIMONTON ELDREDJ.STARK the steward department. partment and from 1943 to began receiving his pension in Brother Douglas also served in 1968 he served in the Navy. Pensioner Pensioner Eldred J. Stark, 78, June 1990. passed away August 1. A na­ ,.r the Army from 1942 to 1945. He began receiving his pension Paul ^ '.I-. He retired in August 1989. in May 1990. Simonton, tive of Marine City, Mich., JUAN VAZQUEZ 72, died he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A CHARLESFRANK Pensioner August 2. FREDMORISHIGE Juan He joined Brother Stark shipped in the Pensioner • Pensioner Fred Morishige, 68, Vazquez, the Sea­ deck department. He began re­ Charles w'' passed away July 13. TTie na­ 74, farers in ceiving his pension in January Frank, tive of Hawaii joined the union passed 1961 in 1980. 73, in 1962 in the port of San Fran­ away V •••,; passed .:. M.-C'. •••••'• cisco. Brother Morishige sailed June 19. away Au­ in the deck department. He He was gust 24. served in the Army from 1944 bom in JjjWni A Fast Moving Story He was until 1946 and retired in June Puerto Rico and joined the • "'Jii written by bom in 1988. union in 1945 in the port of an SIU mentber Pennsylvania and joined the New York. Brother Vazquez SliENCE Seafarers in 1947 in the port of RICHARD G. NEWELL sailed in the steward depart­ AB Larry Reiner has written an New York. Brother Frank N \N N Pensioner Richard G. Newell, ment. He retired in November action-packed drama which shipped in the deck depart­ 1979. ment. He began collecting his 64, died June 9. Bom in New takes place aboard two tankers. Mexico, he joined the SIU in pension in Januaiy 1980. CURTIS VEAZIE LAPPY PtINEP 1948 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Newell shipped Curtis as a member of the deck depart­ Veazie, ROLAND GOODMAN 60, died This 268-page novel is available in hardback for ment. He began receiving his $18.95 from Integra Press; 1702 W. Camelback Roland Goodman, 46, died Au­ pension in August 1984. August 9. gust 27. Bom in Donaldson- The Road, Suite 119; Phoenix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping Texas na­ •. '.: N" • ville. La., he joined the SIU in UUNO PAULSON costs will be paid by the publishing company on 1987 in the port of San Fran­ tive books ordered before the end of December. cisco. A veteran of the Navy Pensioner Uuno Paulson, 79, joined the (1962-66), Brother Goodman passed away August 9. He was SIU in Larry Reiner will be happy to autograph books sailed in the deck department bom in Finland and joined the 1961 in the port of Houston. purchased by SIU members and pensioners, unless and was an active member'at Seafarers in 1941 in the port of He shipped in the galley gang he is at sea. the time of his death. New York. Brother Paulson and upgraded firequently at the resteiia(i!Me*yj

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Trainee Lifeboat Class 480—<3raduating July 25 from trainee lifeboat class Trainee Lifeboat Class 483—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat 480 are (from left, kneeling) Carl E. Leonard, James Capps, Derek Law, Steven class 483 are (from left, kneeling) Chris Mares, Clyde McArn, Robert Langford, Boleware, Laura Prague, Eddy George, Derek Mooney, Clifton Simoneaux IV, (second Jason Schaffer, Marius Louw, Mark Settles, Kenny Cram Jr., (second row) Alton row) Thomas Janick, Kent Lee, T.J. Cox, Alton Glapion, Darrin Cooper, Wes Evans, Hickman Jr., Dwayne Gordon, Jose Rodriguez, Rob Cavanaugh, John Schneider, S- • ••.• ft • . . : " ' Bill Brooks, Kevin Leewitt, Truman Marlowe Jr., John Crate, Elliot Whitted, Allen Jeffrey Chicklas, Kevin Masefield, Nick Valenty, Jim Moore (instructor), (third row) Sanders, Jack Green and Jim Moore (instructor). Mark McArn, David Cebula, James Weinrich, Mike Mclntyre, Vance Edington, Mike Burkett, Sean Hanley, Larry Callwood and Matthew Alexander.

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Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their AB endorsement are (from left, kneeling) Doughland Stewart, John Kalyma, Robert Rainey, Kendra Savage, Chris Klaber, Robert Arneel, Miguel Acevedo, Casey Taylor (instructor), Ludek Horejsi, Advanced Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certificates of course (second row) Joel Vickers, Ken BIyler, Khamisi Kayanda, Sean Ryan, J.R. Ewing, completion are (from left, front row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Wong, Kevin Calvin Patterson, Robert David, Kenneth Spruil, Charles Renfro Jr., Julio Figueroa, Wray, John Penrose, James Weismore, (second row) Robert Stancavage, Bob Daryl Fowkes James Watts, Kelvin Johnson, (third row) Mike Hooper, Steve Tepper, Hamil, Donald Morgan, Randall Story, Rick Stewart, (third row) James Brock, E.A. Wesley Elliott, Paul Grady, John Warner, Mark Billiot and George Keblios. Richman and John Copeland.

Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training Hydraulics—Meeting the course requirements for Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat were received by the August 8 class of upgraders. They the four-week hydraulics course are (from left, kneeling) training certificates from the Lundeberg School on Sep­ are (from left) Ben Cusic (instructor). Bunny Chelom, San Negron, Ken Stratton, Jose Quinones, Michael tember 10 are (from left, kneeling) U. Arciaga, Paul William Matthews, John Wong and John Wills. Brown, (second row) Walter Chancey, Bobby Spencer, Gatewood, (second row) Mitchell Phillip, Timothy Mike Novak, Bill Foley (instructor), Joseph Ortiz Jr., Monaghan, P.S. Olson, Hector Pinero and Jim Moore Tommy Hogan, (third row) Kevin Conklin, Bill Sullivan, (instructor). Ray Culpepper and Paul Peterson.

Fireman, Oiler, Watertender way up the engine department ratings are (from left, sitting) Joshua Georgiades, Freddy Dougherty, Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the Septem- _^ „ Sjarifudin Noor, Van Russ, Michael Jackson, Bubba ber 12 lifeboat training course are (front) Gregory Marme Electrical Maintenance -Upgrad­ Smith, L.A. Gracia, (second row) Sam Perez, J.C. Wieg- Calvello, (second row) Dan Mullen, Kenneth Johns, ing members of the Marine Electrical Maintenance man (instructor), J. Rick Nelson, Nestor Martinez, Rich­ Daniel Cruz, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Steve course are (from left) J.D. Phillips, Tony Yore, R. McK- ard Davis. Michael Gott and Roy A. Coleman. Palmer, Tom Dowd and Pete Hokenson. enzie, Donald Morgan and Christopher Derra.

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1991-92 mRADING COURSE SCHEDULE RecertlHcation Programs Check-In Completion The following is the current course schedule for November 1991-April Course Date Date - 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs March 30 May 4 are geared to improve job skills of SlU members and to promote the Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification January 27 March 2 American maritime industry. •'i The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. Steward Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date 1 Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, All open-ended (contact admissions Deck Upgrading Courses Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) -• " 'v. Check-In Completion Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Course Date Date Able Seaman January 20 February 28 March 16 April 24 All students must take the OH Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations tmd Maintenance course. Eagiae Upgrading Courses Check-In Completion Lifeboatman November II November 22 November 25 December 6 Course Date Date December 9 December 20 QMED-Any Rating January 6 March 27 January 6 January 17 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler November II December 20 January 20 January 31 January 20 February 28 February 3 February 14 March 16 April 24 ... February 17 February 28 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment cla.ss. March 2 March 13 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 6 February 14 March 16 March 27 February 21 April 10 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 6 March 30 16 May 8 April 24 March April 13 March 2 May 8 April 27 May 8 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & Inland) Refrigeration Maintenance & January 6 February 14 Ship Handling December 2 December 13 January 27 February 7 Operations March 2 March 13 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Radar Observer Unlimited December 16 December 20 Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. January 20 January 24 March 16 March 20 Celestial Navigation November 4 November 29 February 10 March 6 April 6 May 1 1991 Adult iducafion Schedule Third Mate January 6 April 17 "The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ Limited Mates License January 27 March 3> berg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. Check-In Completion Tankerman November 11 ' December 6 Course x Date Date ; ^ March 16 April 10 High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting dates) it" -( • Oil Spill Course English as a Second Language (ESL) Check-In Completion Course Date Date Oil Spill Prevention & March 2 March 6 SHtSS College Program Schedule for 1992 Containment (1 week) April 27 May I FULL 8-week Sessions January 6 February 28 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. March 16 May 8

With this application COPIES of your discharges must he submitted UPGRADING APPLICATION showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic Name- Date of Birth- iLaslI (Kirsi) (Middle) Mo./Oay/Vear card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification Address- card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions (Street) Office WILL NOT schedule you until a|l of the above are received. • Telephonei——L (City) (State) (Zip Code) (Area Code) RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. ^ Social Security #- Book # — SIGNATURE- DATE- Seniority Department- I am interested In the following • Marine Electrical U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port. course(s) checked below or Maintenance ALL DEPARTMENTS indicated here if not listed • Pumproom Maintenance & • Welding Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Operation • Lifeboalman (Must be taken • Refrigeration Systems with another course) Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Yes • No • Assistant Engineer/Chief Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? DECK Engineer Motor Vessel ADULT EDUCATION • Original 3rd Engineer Steam DEPARTMENT • AB/Sealift or Motor If yes, which program: from • 1st Class Pilot • Refrigerated Containers • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • Third Mate Advanced Maintenance • High School Equivalency • Radar Observer Unlimited Program (GED) Last grade of school completed. (dates attended) • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Master Inspected Towing • Automation • Developmental Studies (DVS) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • No Vessel • Hydraulics Q English as a Second • Towboal Operator Inland • Marine Electronics Language (ESL) • Celestial Navigation Technician • ABE/ESL Lifeboat If yes. course(s) taken • Simulator Course Preparation STEWARD Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No ENGINE • Assistant Cook Utility • FOWT • Cook and Baker If yes, how many weeks have you completed? COLLEGE PROGRAM • QMED—Any Rating • Chief Cook Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Variable Speed DC Drive, • Chief Steward • Associates in Arts Degree • Yes • No Eirefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Systems (Marine Electronics) • Towboat Inland COok • Certificate Programs Transportation »i'l be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully •T,- Date available for training — complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPI-F.TEI) APPLICATION TO Seafarers Harry l.iinJeberg Upgrading Center. P O Bos Piney Point. MD. 30674 Primary language spoken lU/VI

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•^r?,•?••'' '•' Seafarers who partic­ ipated in the Persian Gulf sealift operation who have stories atx}ut their experiences are asked by the Seafarers LOG to share those moments with fellow SlU mem­ bers. The LOG invites any and rt'Sif'S;•", Volume 53, Number 10 all Seafai;ers to submit story ma- October 1991 teriai and photos. Mine-Sweepers Clearing Persian Gulf The Maritime Administration has announced that most of the 1,250 mines found in the Persian Gulf since December 21, 1990 t r .* X' ' , ^ ' have been removed or destroyed •'xil i and that merchant shipping in and out of Kuwaiti ports is returning to normal. In an advisory to U.S.-flag ship operators which contained an up­ date on commercial shipping con­ fy;: ditions in the Arabian Gulf, Straits of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, Mar Ad said military escort ser­ &:3y( vices will no longer be provided. The agency's statement said such protection and transit assistance in and out of Kuwaiti ports was no longer necessary because of the cease-fire and the reduction of military forces in the region. MarAd's notice also pointed to the success of multinational mine counter-measures which have re­ moved what appears to be the. major portion of the explosive de­ vises which threatened merchant , Iraq used 11 different kinds of mines to threaten merchant and naval shipping in the Persian Gulf. The multinational mine and naval shipping in the gulf re­ sweeping efforts have been successful at deactivating more than 1,250 of such mines. gion. Participating in the mine clearance effort were U.S., Brit­ which has its own jet engines and plant explosive charges on those bridge VHF radio for maritime ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Ger­ can be operated by the helicopter mines or defuse them. advisory information," the state­ man and Japanese mine hunting crew, sweeps for mines by gener­ The MarAd notice recommends ment advised. ships. ating an electrical current which that merchant vessels in that area The U.S. Navy's role in the can detonate underwater mines. It transit QCS Route 303 on the in­ Danger in North Gulf Waters mine counter-measures operation also is equipped with a mechanical bound leg and QCS Route 305 was substantial. Fifteen percent cutter that snips the floating mines on the outbound portion of the Of the 1,250 mines verified in of the surface mine forces and all free from their tether ropes. voyage. "While there remains, as the area, all except five have been of the helicopters used in the mine- Divers Dispatched before, no guarantee of safe pas­ spotted above 27-OON. The sweeping of the gulf were supplied sage, 6ver 300 merchant vessel MarAd notice said additional by the United States. After the helicopter-towed sleds transits of Routes QCS 303 and mines are believed to be in the According to September 2 Navy cleared the mines near the water's 305 have been safely conducted North Arabian Gulf and the state­ X.XX/''' Times articles, to detect the niines surface, mine-hunter ships would since March 1991," said the ment flatly said that entry in that during the recent Persian Gulf en­ move in, painstakingly searching MarAd advisory. area "must be conducted with gagement, a combination of heli­ for every explosive in the vessel's The agency's statement said caution." copters and surface ships carried vicinity. Bottom niines were lo­ military escort services to com­ "Prudence dictates topside fxS out the mine sweeping operations. cated with sonar. While in some mercial shipping ceased on August mine watches and daylight trans­ First, U.S. Navy helicopters, cases robotic mini-submarines 20. However, U.S. Navy warships its," added the advisory when ad­ each towing a sled at the end of a were used, the mine counter- will continue "normal maritime dressing the situation in the North I?: 400-foot cable, searched for shal­ measures task force relied heavily patrols in the Arabian Gulf and Arabian Gulf. fex low anchored mines. The sled. on divers who were dispatched to may be contacted via bridge to As to the area south of 27-OON, the MarAd statement said only a "slight threat" to ­ ping remains from "random drift­ X^X,/ ing mine encounters." From 28- OON south "there are no known active mines," said the MarAd notice. & • X- ^ The Navy Times reports that during Operation Desert Shield, Iraqi mines impeded sealift opera­ mm tions. Some cargo ships destined for Saudi Arabian ports had to await escorts and time their transit through the dangerous waters to coincide with daylight hours. ••• ..; HW7v:?,v:-:-: .• ••'X^ Iraq's mine arsenal included 11 types of explosives, according to the Navy Times. The mines range from the super sophisticated models built in the 1980s that can be activated by a passing ship's magnetic, acoustic or pressure in- |flUence to 1908-designed czarist i Russian mines that require contact ^ inHI orderUlUCI tolU explodeCApiUC and which Re-opening the major ports of Kuwait required the recovery or destruction of hundreds of mines. Pictured above is a member continue to bebe built to this day by of the multi-national Mine Countermeasures Task Group of Operation Desert Storm. the North Koreans.