Vol. 43, No. 6 November - The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO December 2007

Official Voice of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

MM&P Members and Friends Honored at AOTOS MM&P Advocates for Mariners’ Rights as TWIC Rollout Begins Newbuild MV Green Bay Joins Waterman Fleet MM&P Testifies Before Congress on Maritime Workforce Table of Contents

Vol. 43, No. 6 November - December 2007 The Master, Mate & From the President 1 Pilot (ISSN 0025-5033) A call to action: here’s why every member in every one of our union’s membership groups is the official should contribute to the MM&P PCF. voice of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots News Briefs 2 (International Marine Division AOTOS awards to MM&P members and friends; kudos in Congress for Horizon Lines; of the ILA), AFL-CIO. © 2007 IOMMP. Central Gulf’s Green Ridge makes around-the-world voyage; AHL and Horizon Lines win Published bimonthly at environmental excellence awards; newbuild Green Bay joins Waterman fleet; USNS Grapple MM&P Headquarters, wins safety excellence award; TSV-1 Prevail contract to Trinity Management; MM&P urges 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B, Congress to act on TWIC preemption; judge dismisses government suit against International Linthicum Heights, MD Longshoremen’s Association. 21090-1953. Phone: (410) 850-8700 News From Headquarters 10 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bridgedeck.org Update on TWIC; MM&P testifies before Congress on how to motivate and retain one of our country’s most important national assets: the maritime workforce. Periodicals postage paid at Linthicum Heights, MD, and additional offices.

Guest Viewpoint 12 POSTMASTER In “Crossroads, A Tale of Two Coast Guards,” MarEx Managing Editor Joseph Keefe Please send changes to: describes the road ahead for the Coast Guard as it seeks to reestablish its identity as an The Master, Mate & Pilot efficient, competent and courteous provider of services to professional mariners. 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953 Health & Benefit Plans 14 Timothy A. Brown PharmaCare, our new prescription benefit manager, changes its name to Caremark; Chairman, Editorial Board reimbursement for Medicare Part B premiums renewed; make sure the MM&P Plans have Lisa Rosenthal Communications Director your correct address. INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Timothy A. Brown, President Cross’d the Final Bar 16 Glen P. Banks, Secretary-Treasurer

VICE PRESIDENTS MM&P Directory 18 Bob Groh, Offshore Gulf Don Marcus, Offshore Pacific Richard May, Offshore Atlantic Contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund 22 Michael Murray, United Inland George A. Quick, Pilotage News From MITAGS 25 Congratulations recent graduates of the Chief Mate/Master Program! Let us know if you are not going to be able to attend a class; information on equivalencies.

About the Cover The Navy Jack, a symbol of resistance which dates back to the American Revolution, flies today on the jack staff on Aboard the Central Gulf car carrier Green Ridge: (left to right) Third Mate the bow of all naval vessels. In accordance with a resolu- Angel Irlanda, Second Mate John Lima tion made by the delegates to the 75th Convention of the and Chief Mate Adam Guice. “This International Organization of vessel carries everything you can get up Masters, Mates & Pilots, every that 150-ton ramp,” says Captain Peter issue of The Master, Mate & Stalkus. “Trains, planes, railroad cars, Pilot includes a photograph of generators.” the historic flag. FROM THE PRESIDENT

A CALL TO ACTION I Ask Each and Every Member to Support Our PCF

This column is long overdue And the best way to help elect those who support what we and I hope it hits home with all stand for is to give to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund. our members. Now this is not to say that no one on the Hill cares about us, I frequently get asked ques- our jobs or the U.S.-flag fleet. On the contrary, thanks to the tions such as, “Why doesn’t efforts of a number of good friends and supporters of mari- Congress understand we need time in both political parties, and thanks to our hard work in a bigger U.S.-flag merchant Washington, and to the support for our PCF that comes from a marine?” Or “What do we small but dedicated group of active and retired MM&P members, have to do to get Congress we have been able to enact and reauthorize the Maritime Security to pay more attention to our Program, preserve the Jones Act, and keep the cargo preference industry and to make sure that laws on the books, among other important legislative efforts. American maritime jobs aren’t sent overseas?” Or “How do But we have much more to do. We have to fight each year to we get Congress to stop treating us like an afterthought between make sure Congress funds the Maritime Security Program—or wars?” the U.S.-flag ships and American jobs they support will be lost to foreign shipping interests. We have to keep up the fight to make As I tell the people who ask me these questions, there is no sure mariners and all maritime workers are not victimized by simple answer. Making our voice heard requires a constant the Transportation Workers Security Card (TWIC) and other presence in our nation’s capital, along with plenty of hard work. measures that are supposed to increase America’s security, but in Keeping our issues before Congress is a full-time, 24/7 operation, reality may cost good and loyal Americans their jobs. We have and we know all too well that the moment we relax, those who to fight to change the Coast Guard’s administrative law judge want our jobs and seek to shift even more U.S. trade to foreign system so that mariners can believe they will get a fair hearing ships will be all too ready to step up and ask Congress to allow and a fair shake, and we have to work to make sure that a greater them do it. Congress is made up of 535 individuals, each of whom number of experienced civilian mariners play a role in the Coast has a constituency which places enormous demands on his or her Guard’s safety and inspection system. And the list goes on. time and attention. And because MM&P’s membership is not con- centrated in a limited number of Congressional districts or states, I would like to see us set as a goal the participation of every it becomes even harder to get the time and attention we need. member of our union in our PCF.

This brings me to the reason for this column: to bring home If every member contributed, we could dramatically increase the importance of MM&P’s Political Contribution Fund (PCF) the amount of money that we raise and that we can use for next and the need for every member in every membership group to year’s federal elections. We—each and every one of us—have a support it. The name of the game in D.C. is access: getting in lot at stake. The future of our fleet and the future of all our jobs the door to make the case for the legislation we need and want. depend on what happens—or doesn’t happen—in Washington. Unless we can do that, our arguments will not be heard and our issues will get lost in the shuffle. Unless we all recognize this fact, unless we all step up to the plate and dig deeper to support our PCF, we will lose the gains we The best way to get in the door is to help elect individuals, have made and eventually lose it all. regardless of their political affiliation and regardless of what state they are from, who understand that our country needs a strong — Fraternally, U.S.-flag merchant marine, who believe it is important to keep Timothy A. Brown maritime jobs for American workers, and who are willing to fight International President on our behalf. Masters, Mates & Pilots

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 1 - November - December 2007 laceholder NEWS BRIEFS MM&P Members and Friends Honored With AOTOS Awards Three MM&P-crewed ships, Horizon Falcon, USNS Kanawha Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler and Maersk Maryland, were honored by the maritime commu- USNS Kanawha participated in the dramatic rescue of 16 seafar- nity for acts of heroism at the 2007 Admiral of the Ocean Sea ers from a disabled merchant ship in the Arabian Sea in June. (AOTOS) Awards ceremony on Nov. 2 in New York. Leaders MM&P member Victor Manoli, third mate on Maersk Maryland, of two MM&P-contracted companies were also honored at the received the Mariner’s Rosette for heroism in fighting a fire that event: James S. Andrasick, president and chief executive officer broke out aboard the ship in the port of Gioia Tauro, Italy, last of Matson Navigation Company, and John F. Reinhart, president October. and chief executive officer of Maersk Line Limited. The AOTOS awards ceremony is organized by United The crew of Horizon Falcon was recognized for the heroic res- Seamen’s Service (USS). cue of two Chinese seafarers who had been stranded in the ocean MM&P Government after their ship sank 375 miles northwest of Guam. Group member William McDermott accepts an award on behalf of the officers and crew of USNS Kanawha. With him is MM&P Government Group representative Randi Ciszewski. McDermott was serving as chief mate on the MSC vessel when it came to the rescue of 16 mariners who had been forced to abandon ship in the Arabian Sea in June. Victor Manoli receives the congratulations of MM&P International President Kevin McCarthy Tim Brown at the AOTOS Awards ceremony in New York. Manoli was (left), chief mate awarded the Mariner’s Rosette for heroic action in quelling a fire aboard on the Horizon Maersk Maryland last October. Falcon, shakes hands with Captain Tom McDorr after the two accepted an award on behalf of the officers and crew of the MM&P-contracted vessel. The Falcon participated in the rescue of two Chinese seafarers whose ship went down last summer in a typhoon. Besides McDorr MM&P members James McAfee (left) and Michael Parr (right) congratulate and McCarthy, MM&P members aboard the Falcon at the time of the rescue Victor Manoli after he received the prestigious award. included Second Mate Harvey Bert Smith and Third Mate Nicholas C. Moore. Kudos in Congress for Bravery of Horizon Falcon Crew Members of Congress heard details of the dramatic rescue this typhoon. Foxx recounted how the crew had navigated heavy seas summer by the crew of Horizon Falcon of a group of Chinese sea- filled with logs to get the huge container ship within range of a farers whose vessel had gone down in a typhoon. Rep. Virginia rescue mission. “I cannot say enough to commend the bravery Foxx (R-N.C.) told her colleagues on the Hill that employees of of these men who risked their lives to save someone with whom Horizon Lines, which is headquartered in her district, had been they had no connection. Their selfless act was a demonstration of the authors of “an exemplary deed.” profound humanity in the face of extreme danger,” she said. “I wish to extend my thanks to all the people at this fine Foxx quoted Chuck Raymond, chairman, president and CEO North Carolina company for a job well done,” she added. “I hope of Horizon Lines: “Ever since man has been going to sea, there other companies take notice and follow their lead.” The Falcon has been danger. But there also has been and will ever be broth- came to the rescue of Chinese crewmembers on a log ship which erhood at sea that crosses any boundary. This rescue effort is a encountered the 70-mile-per-hour winds and 24-foot seas of a shining example of that.”

Novemberbb - December 2007 - 2 - The h Master, Mate & Pilot l Central Gulf’s Green Ridge Sixteen MM&P-Crewed Makes Around-the-World Ships Win Environmental Voyage Awards “We took these photos when the Green Ridge crossed the Sixteen ships crewed by MM&P members have been honored around-the-world track line at Latitude 37 North on March 17, by the Chamber of Shipping of America for environmental 2007,” writes Chief Mate Jerry Asteinza. “We departed Baltimore stewardship. Thirteen Horizon Lines ships and three AHL ships on Dec. 23, 2006, on our way to discharge cargo at six ports in received the Chamber of Shipping’s prestigious “Environmental the Middle East, then on to load cars at three ports in Japan.” Achievement Awards” at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., The next stops for the massive vessel were Honolulu, Lazaros in September. In an official announcement, Horizon Lines con- Cardenas, Mexico, Port of Spain, Trinidad, San Juan and gratulated all the crew members on each of the ships. “Without Davisville, Rhode Island. Pictured are the crew and the three your dedication and attention to detail, the excellent records MM&P deck officers who made it around the world: Captain recognized tonight could not and would not have happened,” the Kurt Melcher, Asteinza and Second Mate Robert Carter. The company said. Green Ridge is a Leader Class car carrier with a 6,000-vehicle The AHL ships recognized were the Anasazi, the Captain capacity and 12 cargo decks. It measures 199.94 meters in length. H.A. Downing and The Monseigneur. The Horizon Lines ships “This was my second tour aboard the Green Ridge and my first recognized were the Challenger, Discovery, Enterprise, Fairbanks, around-the-world voyage,” Asteinza says. Kodiak, Navigator, Pacific, Producer, Reliance, Trader, Bowditch, Bruce Heezen and John McDonnell.

(Left to right) Second Mate Robert Carter, Chief Mate Jerry Asteinza and Captain Kurt Melcher completed an around-the world trip on the Green Ridge earlier this year.

Captain Daniel Dubois (center) vice president and general manager of AHL Shipping with Horizon Lines Director of Marine Services Mike Bohlman (left) and Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen. Dubois accepted AHL’s awards on behalf of the officers and crew of the Anasazi, Captain H.A. Downing and The Monseigneur. All AHL ships are crewed top-to-bottom by MM&P.

The Green Ridge crew celebrates as the vessel crosses the around-the-world track line at Latitude 37 North on March 17, 2007. Southeast Alaska Pilots Association Seeks Trainee Candidates

The Southeast Alaska Pilots Association, Ketchikan, Alaska, (Left to right) Horizon Lines Vice President/General Manager Joe Breglia, Lynn seeks qualified candidates for prospective positions. The dead- Lackey, Horizon Navigator First Assistant Engineer Jim Lackey, Horizon Lines line for submitting applications is Feb. 8, 2008. The examination Director of Marine Services Mike Bohlman, Relief Captain Horizon Enterprise will be held March 10-14 in Seattle. For more information, go to: and Permanent Chief Master Horizon Trader Jim Kitterman, Carol Vierra and www.seapa.com/application_info.html Horizon Lines Manager of Safety & Environmental Compliance Bill Barclay.

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 3 - November - December 2007 laceholder NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) Newbuild Green Bay Joins USNS Grapple Wins Waterman Fleet! Department of Navy The brand new pure car/truck car- rier MV Green Bay, which raised Safety Excellence Award the stars and stripes in September, Rescue and salvage ship USNS Grapple has won the 2007 has taken its place in the Waterman Department of the Navy Safety Excellence Award in the Military fleet. The newbuild roll-on/roll-off Sealift Command category. Grapple, with MM&P licensed deck vessel replaces the Atlantic Forest officers on board, was recognized for making a successful transi- in the Maritime Security Program. tion from military to civilian operations and completing its mis- The new ship, which can carry about 6,400 cars, was built in sions with a substantially smaller crew. The award ceremony was 2007 at Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Japan and delivered to held in Washington, D.C., in October. Waterman in August. The 225-foot ship, operating out of Norfolk,Va., is crewed by The vessel’s vital statistics are: LOA 200 meters; beam 32.26 civil service mariners and a small military detachment of active- meters; gross tonnage 59,217. duty Navy sailors. In addition to passing its first Ship Material Assessment and Readiness Training (SMART), Grapple’s crew ini- tiated and hosted on-board safety training sessions and developed a shipboard training manual outlining the ship’s function, as well as its firefighting and lifesaving capabilities. The Department of Mobile Bar Pilots Open Books the Navy Safety Excellence Award Program recognizes Navy and Marine Corps teams, ships and installations for exceptional com- for New Apprentice Pilots mitment to safety and operational risk management. The Mobile Bar Pilots (MBP) is seeking four new apprentice pilots to fill vacan- cies that will open up between now and 2010. MM&P masters and chief mates are encouraged to apply for these jobs, AMO’s Tom Bethel Receives which are being created by the increase in trade at the Port of Mobile and retire- Paul Hall Award From New York ments among the ranks of the existing pilots. Once the new container port is up Maritime Trades Department and running, additional pilots may be needed on top of the four. Deep sea command experience is a plus for these jobs. MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer The State Pilot Commission of Alabama is the sole judge of Glen Banks (left) the seniority and statutory qualifications of the applicants to be congratulates AMO apprenticed and to select those it considers to be best qualified to National President fill the available slots on the Pilots’ Register, based on the follow- Tom Bethel, who was ing factors: minimum age of 18; degree, extent, and continuity of named “Maritime Man of the Year” progress toward meeting the statutory qualifications; degree of for 2007 by the New cooperation with the Commission to determine the best qualified York Maritime Trades applicants; a permanent resident of the State of Alabama for six Department. consecutive months immediately preceding submission of appli- cation for apprenticeship; holding of or progress toward neces- American Maritime Officers National President Tom Bethel sary Coast Guard licenses; the nature and extent of appropriate has received the Paul Hall Memorial Award of Merit from the maritime employment and experience; a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity. The college, university or a nationally recognized maritime academy; award is given annually to a labor leader who demonstrates good moral character. tireless commitment to America’s merchant mariners and the Applications must be on the official application form and U.S.-flag fleet. “I see this year’s Paul Hall Award as a tip of the must be postmarked neither before Nov. 10 nor after Dec. 31, white cap to everyone in the AMO,” Bethel commented, in a ref- 2007. The official application form may be obtained by writing a erence to the white cap worn by maritime union leader Paul Hall, letter to: The Secretary, State Pilotage Commission, State Office for whom the award is named. Among the maritime industry Box 273, Mobile, AL 36601. If you request an application form, leaders who attended the event in honor of Bethel were MM&P you will also be sent a plain English brief summary of the process International President Tim Brown and International Secretary- for becoming a bar pilot in Mobile. Treasurer Glen Banks.

November - December 2007 - 4 - The Master, Mate & Pilot MM&P Steps Out in Style Did You Ever Sail On With New Display Booth a “New Mariner Class” Ship? Retired MM&P member Charles Lund is doing research for a book about the Mariner class vessels designed by the Maritime Commission. “I’d like to hear your stories about these ‘new, state-of-the-art’ ships of the early 1950s,” he writes. His research focuses on how the ships differed from World War II era ves- sels. “The Schuyler Otis Bland was supposed to be the prototype ship of the future, but no sister ships were ever built,” he says. “Information on the Bland is very hard to find, so I’m looking for information about her, too.” The focus of his research: the Mariner C4-S-1a design for 35 ships built by and for the Maritime Commission. “I’d like to know your vessel’s name and itineraries, your job and how the new ships compared with the World War II C1s to C4s, Liberty ships, Victory ships, and even the Schuyler Otis Bland. Were they MM&P Special Projects Director Richard Plant represents the better or worse, how and why? Do you have any good photos union at industry trade shows, conferences and maritime school of the ships? When the ships were eventually purchased by the events, both inside the United States and abroad. He uses photos various steamship companies, what changes did they make to the of our members and of MM&P-contracted vessels to tell the ships to fit their respective needs?” If you can help Brother Lund union’s story to potential employers and new members. Here, out, please drop him a line: Plant showcases the union’s new display booth, which highlights Captain Charles Lund two cornerstones of MM&P’s leading edge reputation: profes- 1620 N 203rd Place sional mariners and state-of-the-art training institutes. “Proudly Shoreline, WA 98133-3309 serving in peace and war since 1880,” the inscription reads, or e-mail: [email protected]. MM&P is “a dynamic voice for the merchant marine.”

Prevail Contract Awarded to MM&P-Contracted Trinity Management The Navy has awarded a five-year contract to Trinity Ship Management for the manning, operation and provisioning of TSV-1 Prevail. Trinity has been a participating contractor in the Navy’s sea-based training programs for over 10 years, having ini- tially supplied professional MM&P members aboard RV Gosport starting in 1997. When Gosport was decommissioned in 2003, Trinity continued to provide a vertical MM&P crew to the newly retrofitted TSV-1 Prevail. “We wish to especially thank the members of MM&P who have served aboard either Gosport or Prevail for their profession- MM&P-contracted Trinity Management has won a five-year contract for the manning, operation and provisioning of TSV-1 Prevail. Here, crewmembers alism, dedication and performance,” said Steven Miceli Sr., man- take time out from their busy work schedules to pose for a photo. (Left to aging partner and chief executive officer of Trinity Management right) QMED Jeff Patrick, Third Mate Gerard Switzer, Bosun Urgel Peligro, LLC. “It is the consistent demonstration of personnel excellence Second Mate Paul Shepard, AB Kevin Murphy, Tech Controller Curtis that has helped earn this company the recognition that it has Barcliff, AB Anthony Johnson, Civil Service Chief Engineer Kevin Adams, received while in the service of the Navy, leading ultimately to Assistant Engineer Mike Gray, Civil Service Communications Tech, Civil Service Master George Fleck, Chief Steward Rickie Ford and Civil Service the most recent contract award.” Chief Mate Kurt Fluharty.

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 5 - November - December 2007 laceholder NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) MM&P Award to Outstanding USAV MG Robert Smalls LSV-8 Midshipman Commissioned to Army Status The USAV MG Robert Smalls LSV-8 was commissioned into Army status on Sept. 14, 2007 in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Built in the VT Halter Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., the 314 ft LSV is equipped with a bow and stern ramp capable of delivering vehicles and cargo to a beach head. The Robert Smalls has a crew of eight officers and 23 enlisted persons, including Army Reserves and MM&P members Mike Carr, Dave Desrosiers and John Kinlein.  PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KATY BRADFORD

As part of MM&P’s outreach activities aimed at attracting the best and brightest to careers as licensed deck officers, the union gives annual awards to outstanding cadets at the nation’s mari- time schools. (Above) Captain Brian Hall, USNR, head of the (Left to right) MM&P members and Army reservists Mike Carr, Dave Marine Transportation Department at Kings Point, congratulates Desrosiers and John Kinlein outside the bridge of the Robert Smalls. award recipient John Lewis McCarthy of Staten Island, N.Y. The The USS Constellation is in the background. Masters, Mates & Pilots Award is given to graduating midship- men at each maritime academy who demonstrate outstanding practical skills and interest in becoming a seagoing deck officer.

MM&P Gulf Ports Vice President at NOLA Hall MM&P Gulf Ports Vice President Bob Groh was photographed at a recent stopover at the union’s New Orleans hall. “As usual, the members and I discussed many things,” says Groh. “From pen- The USAV MG Robert Smalls LSV-8 in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor after being sion and health topics to peoples’ experiences with the new mail commissioned into Army status. order drug plan.” SS John Brown Cruise Honors Veterans The SS John Brown, a 65-year-old World War II troop/cargo ship, was the site of a live concert during a recent tour of East Coast ports. Music for the Boston Harbor cruise was provided by the Boston Pops All Stars and soloists, who performed five songs written by MM&P member John Nicoll. (Above) Kim Hill, Evan Cole, Demetrius Spaneas MM&P Gulf Ports Vice President Bob Groh chats with members at the union’s and the Pops All Stars perform on the deck of the John Brown. NOLA Hall. MM&P members are among the sponsors of the John Brown.

November - December 2007 - 6 - The Master, Mate & Pilot Posthumous Honor for “Most Vigilant” Marine Casualty Inspector The Captain Domenic A. Calicchio Award, named in honor of Calicchio’s greatest achieve- the marine casualty inspector who spearheaded the investigation ment, and one that brought his into the tragic 1983 sinking of the Marine Electric, was presented career to an end, was the Marine for the first time on Nov. 9 at the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Electric investigation. The ship Training Center, in Yorktown, Va. was a T-2 bulk cargo carrier built Calicchio’s brother, Alfred, himself a merchant mariner, was during World War II to fill Allied among the speakers at the ceremony. Also present was author wartime needs. Many T-2s found and journalist Robert Frump, who described the sinking of employment in shipping after the Marine Electric and its dramatic aftermath in the gripping the hostilities, although they had marine saga, “Until the Sea Shall Free Them.” been designed only to serve for Domenic Calicchio, who died in 2003, was an MM&P the duration of the war. More and member and a master with United States Lines. After retiring more T-2 tankers sank or fell apart from the merchant marine, he joined the Coast Guard Marine as they grew older. The Marine Inspection Office. As a senior inspector, he initiated a number of Electric went down in a storm reforms, the most notable of which followed the inquiry into the off Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This plaque will be awarded “in Marine Electric disaster, in which 31 mariners died. Calicchio’s investigation led to a eternity” in Domenic Calicchio’s name. “Calicchio’s adherence to strict safety requirements, regardless criminal indictment of the vessel’s of their cost to the shipping industry, sometimes put him at odds owners. The case was a landmark in U.S. marine safety because it with the shipping lines whose safety he regulated,” the USCG set safety standards for older vessels and led to the scrapping of said in an official release. about 70 vessels. It also led to regulations requiring the adoption of survival suits aboard ships. Maersk Alabama Crew Reaches Out to Children in Africa The officers and crew of Maersk Alabama were frequent visi- tors to orphanages in Tanzania and Kenya while the ship was on service to East Africa this year. The entire crew made regular donations of goods and money to the Bee Hive Orphanage in Mombasa and the Kurisini Orphanage in Dar es Salaam. “We collected over $600 worth of medicines, school supplies, mos- quito nets and toothbrushes for kids at the Kurisini National Children’s Home in Dar—along with a big dose of candy, soda and chewing gum,” says Chief Mate Brian Mossman. Other MM&P members involved included Captain Kevin McHugh, Captain Paul Willers, Chief Mate Paul McQuarrie, Second Mate Michela Worthington-Adams and Third Mate Jay Roche. “The vessel looked for creative ways to bypass much of Maersk Alabama Captain Kevin McHugh with children at an orphanage in the corruption and get the goods to the children directly,” says Dar es Salaam. Willers. “The middlemen take a large chunk out of the dona- tions of money that come from Europe and America. It takes just a little amount of donation to make a difference when applied directly to the need.” Mossman even used his vacation time recently to bring his own children, Edward and Carina, and his carpentry skills to the aid of the orphans in Mombasa. The family put on a barbecue for 70 volunteers, including Maersk Kenya employees organized by Mombasa Import Sales Account Manager Wangui Waweru, who turned out to paint the orphanage one day. “What is so uplifting is the joy that the children have in life, when they have lost so much and have so little,” Willers says. “Their attitude is remarkable.” Chief Mate Brian Mossman says that besides other gifts, the Maersk Alabama crew gave the kids “a big dose of candy, soda and chewing gum.”

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 7 - November - December 2007 placeholder NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) MM&P, Other Maritime Unions, Urge Congressional Action on TWIC Preemption The efficiency of America’s maritime transport network will “What we do not support,” they said, “is allowing state, local be compromised if the Transportation Worker Identification and private entities to claim ‘special circumstances’ and to subject Credential (TWIC) does not preempt state and local access control American maritime and other transportation workers to addi- schemes. So say American maritime unions and their representa- tional, duplicative background checks and fees and to require that tive maritime organizations, all of whom have joined MM&P in such workers obtain multiple access control cards. No information urging Congress to intercede so that TWIC fulfills its original has been made available to explain what more these entities need congressional mandate as a universally accepted port access card. or require that is not addressed by the federal TWIC program. Nor As the TWIC program is now being unrolled, state, local and has any information been made available to explain why such ‘spe- private entities are all free to subject the country’s maritime work- cial circumstances’ – if truly necessary to enhance America’s mari- force to their own specific application requirements, background time security – are not addressed by the federal TWIC program.” checks, and fees, and to demand that they obtain multiple mari- “If Congress does not act, and each state and local government time port and vessel access credentials. In a Nov. 15 letter to House and port and maritime facility can also impose its own access Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, control system, then the system as a whole will become a burden- the major maritime unions joined MM&P in urging Congress “to some and costly administrative impediment to the efficient flow of ensure that the federally issued TWIC preempts all state, local and commerce,” they said. private identification card requirements for maritime workers, and Joining MM&P and MIRAID in signing the letter were: to make clear that once an individual has been issued a TWIC, no the American Maritime Congress; the American Maritime other maritime-related access control requirements apply.” Officers; the American Maritime Officers Service; the The unions said they agreed “that access control procedures, International Longshore and Warehouse Union; the International including the issuance by the federal government of access control Longshoremen’s Association; the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial identification credentials, can be important tools in our maritime Association; the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific; the Seafarers security effort,” and said they supported development of TWIC as International Union and the Transportationp Institute. a concept. The Master, Mate & Pilot wants to

Boston: MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Rich May, John Lynskey, MM&P Gulf Ports Boston: Ed Hathon, Adam Mara, Chuck Vice President Bob Groh and Jay Tripaldi. publish your holiday party photos! Helling and Sean Gingras. The photos taken at MM&P holidays parties are among the most popular items in The Master, Mate & Pilot. Each year, we receive many more photographs than can be accommodated in the pages of the magazine. To ensure that pictures of everyone who participates in your party can be included in the January-February 2008 issue, please adhere strictly to the guidelines below. New Orleans: Sue Bourcq, Bob Boston: Dan Goggin, Ron Colpus, Phillips and Chris Mellema. Deadline Captions Bob Lamb and Larry Hines. ▶ Your photos must be received at MM&P headquarters by Friday, Dec. 21. ▶ Please ensure that everyone picturedi d iis ididentifiedifi d ffrom lleftf to righti h iin theh cap- Photos received after that date may be considered for inclusion in the follow- tion. If you are sending a hard copy of your photo, please affix your photo to a ing issue of the magazine, in which case, the deadline is Feb. 13. piece of paper on which the name of each person pictured appears. Camera Submitting the photos by e-mail ▶ Please do not use a disposable camera. ▶ Please send the photos as attachments to one or more e-mail messages. The ▶ If you are using a digital camera, you must ensure that it is set to the highest photos should be in the form of individual JPEGs. Please do not paste the possible resolution setting. Pictures taken with the default setting cannot be photos into the body of the message or turn them into PDF files. Please e-mail reproduced in the magazine because the resolution will be too low. your photos to: [email protected]. ▶ If you are using a film camera, please scan in the images at a resolution of ▶ If you decide to send the photos by mail, please address them to: 300 dpi or higher. Lisa Rosenthal Taking the photos Communications Department MM&P, Suite B ▶ Group together as many participants as possible in three-four photos of your 700 Maritime Blvd. party. Please do not send photos of one or two people standing alone. Linthicum, MD 21090-1953 November - December 2007 - 8 - The Master, Mate & Pilot Judge Dismisses Civil Suit Against International Longshoremen’s Association A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed the fed- eral government’s lawsuit against the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). The government had filed the suit in 2005, claiming violations of the federal racketeering (RICO) act. Judge I. Leo Glasser said in his ruling that he had found numerous serious inconsistencies and shortcom- ings in the government’s legal case. In his 109-page deci- sion, he said the government’s complaint was “burdened with lengthy discussions of the history and operations of Cosa Nostra,” which were in no way pertinent to the case. He said he had decided to ignore much of the material presented, including “discussions of government investi- gations and prosecutions of organized crime activity on the waterfront going back decades.” ‘short, plain statement of its claim’ … by attaching several Judge Glasser said that besides burdening its case with hundred pages of pleadings in priori criminal and civil cases reams of irrelevant material, the government had also “left and expecting the defendants and the Court to correctly a plethora of unanswered questions… The court will not infer which of the multitude of factual allegations it intends abet the government’s efforts to stretch the concept of a to incorporate into the amended complaint…” racketeering enterprise beyond all recognition in order “This case was an insult to our members and never to bring various disinterested parties within its scope,” he should have been brought,” the ILA commented in an offi- wrote. cial statement. “We hope that the government will realize He said the government was “woefully misguided” in on reflection that the public interest is not served by further assuming “that it can satisfy its obligation… to provide a litigation.”

MM&P International President Brown Comments on Dismissal of Suit Against the ILA

“The lawsuit brought MM&P General Executive Board for allowing me to use an by the government attorney here in Baltimore for any questions or differences was based on an out- of opinion that I might have had with the lawyer provided dated stereotype of by the ILA. Fortunately, the total expense to MM&P of this the ILA,” said MM&P case over the approximately two-year period amounted to International President less than $900. Timothy Brown. “During the 28-month period that I was “The classic film ‘On the Waterfront’ is a towering considered a ‘nominal defendant’ in the case, I was not cinematic achievement. It should not, however, have been interviewed regarding my status by any federal agent, any used as the basis for a lawsuit. I am glad that this RICO personal attorney representing the government, or any case is over and I hope that the government will have the other individual. I appreciate the fact that the ILA provided wisdom not to re-file it or go on another fishing expedition me with counsel at its expense. I am also grateful to the at labor’s expense.”

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 9 - November - December 2007 NEWS FROM HEADQUARTERS Update on TWIC, MM&P’s Work in Washington Mike Rodriguez

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Congressional Testimony on Maritime has begun issuing the Transportation Worker Education and the Workforce Identification Credential, or “TWIC” card. MM&P testified Oct. 17 before the House Enrollment began in Wilmington, Del., Subcommittee on Coast Guard and on Oct. 16. As this issue of The Master, Maritime Transportation. The topic of Mate & Pilot went to press, enrollment this hearing was maritime training and was scheduled to get underway at the workforce. MM&P’s testimony the following ports: Corpus Christi; emphasized the fact that America’s Baton Rouge; Beaumont; Honolulu; mariners are a national asset that must Oakland; Tacoma; Chicago/Calumet; be managed and developed. We pointed Houston; Port Arthur; Providence; and out that mariners support military and Savannah. humanitarian operations and serve on MM&P members are reminded active duty in billets ashore and afloat. In that mariners are not required to carry our testimony, we urged Congress and the a TWIC until Sept. 25, 2008, regardless of Administration to continue supporting the any requirement at their ports of call. Until Jones Act, the Maritime Security Program, and then, mariners should be allowed unescorted cargo preference laws. We also drew attention to access to secure areas of port facilities and access to the following issues: their vessels (shore leave included) by showing their mer- • Criminalization: In our testimony, we pointed out that the chant mariner’s document, or their U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) criminalization of unintentional acts of mariners follow- license, and a valid photo identification, or a USCG certificate ing accidents is a human rights issue as well as a recruit- or registry and a valid photo identification. MM&P and other ing and retention problem. The international maritime labor unions have advocated that the deadline for TWIC be community recognizes that mariners, subject to the laws extended, especially in view of the government’s lengthy delays of many jurisdictions, must have special legal protections in rolling out the program. At this time, however, TSA and under uniform, international standards. In our testimony, the Coast Guard say they have no plans to extend the Sept. 25 we pointed out, however, that the United States opposes deadline. the international community’s work on this issue and MM&P recommends that members begin the process of opposes informing mariners of their right to counsel obtaining a TWIC as soon as possible. You should first pre- during accident investigations. enroll on TSA’s website, www.tsa.gov. Pre-enrolling online MM&P suggested that accident investigations should be allows you to provide information in advance and schedule a separated from criminal investigations. Moreover, the union time to complete the application process in person. believes that information collected during accident inves- A revised rule, posted to the Federal Register on Sept. 28, tigations should not be used for criminal prosecution. We made a few changes to the program. Among other things, the also called on the United States to support the International rule reduced the fee for a TWIC to $132.50. Mariners and oth- Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation ers with valid backgrounds checks already completed will pay into a Marine Casualty or Marine Accident at the IMO. This $105.25. TSA says the fee covers “threat assessment,” program code of practice will become part of the Safety of Life at Sea management, card production and issuance. (SOLAS) Convention. The code sets forth the following For more information, refer to Navigation and Vessel principles: Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-07, dated July 2, 2007, 33CFR parts 1. Investigations should be carried out with a view toward 104 and 105, and the USCG website: http://homeport.uscg.mil. determining the causes of accidents and preventing future MM&P will continue to monitor the TWIC program and accidents. assess its effects on our members. We have testified three times 2. Mariners’ rights, including the right to legal advice and before Congress regarding our concerns with the program. to avoid self-incrimination, should be protected during Specifically, MM&P is concerned that the TWIC program does accident investigations. not preempt state or local access control systems. The union 3. Mariners should be informed of the protections available is also concerned by the fact that organizations other than the to them to prevent evidence that they give being used federal government will be allowed to write to the cards. against them by the investigating authorities.

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We also recommended modifying 46 USC 6301 to remove MM&P recommended that the Coast Guard be required the punitive bias in the law that governs marine casualty to enforce the human rights provisions of ISPS and that it investigations. withhold approval of port and facility security plans until such • Manning, workload, stress and fatigue: In maritime as in plans provide for the “facilitation” of mariners’ access to visi- other industries, quality rest is essential for a safe work- tors, shore leave, labor representatives and welfare providers. place, stress relief and overall health. MM&P’s testimony MM&P also recommended that the government’s chemical highlighted the fact that since mariners live where they facility security regulations provide for harmonization with work, they face unique problems in getting the quality ISPS regulations and ensure access to shore through chemical rest that they need. In our testimony, we cited studies that facilities. found that: one in four mariners reported having fallen • USCG medical policy: MM&P expressed its concern over the asleep on watch; nearly half reported work weeks of 85 potential effects of the Coast Guard’s proposed changes hours or longer; and almost 50 percent said their working to existing medical policy, and specifically, the risk of: hours were a danger to their personal safety. unnecessary medical consultations, evaluations and inter- We suggested that the United States begin to treat fatigue ventions; increasing costs for mariners, employers and as a serious health and safety issue for mariners, and that the health care plans: and inadequate discretion of medical regulations should remove the economic advantage of operat- examiners. MM&P strongly recommended to the mem- ing with the bare minimum of manning. We also testified that bers of the subcommittee that the USCG be required to the Coast Guard should be required to enforce hours of work motivate its new medical policy with clear evidence and regulations and that the United States should support interna- the analysis of maritime accident statistics. We advocate tional efforts to develop regulations for safe manning. that the Coast Guard should consider adopting a system of medical review using the best practices of the United • The impact of maritime security regulations: MM&P explained Kingdom and Australia. in its testimony how maritime security regulations have increased mariners’ workloads and also, in many cases, MM&P will continue to build on the momentum we have cut off their ties with the shore. We highlighted the fact generated on these issues. As always, we appreciate the con- that, under the pretense of maritime security, many port tributions of members. Your suggestions and observations are facilities around the United States deny access to mari- important toward informing the process of reform. If you have ners, labor representatives, visitors and seafarers’ welfare questions, comments or observations on these or other issues, service providers—despite the fact that access is a right please contact Mike Rodriguez at (410) 850-8700 ext. 23 or guaranteed under the International Ship and Port Facility write him at [email protected]. Security Code (ISPS).

MM&P International Advocacy Activities As reported in the September-October 2007 edition of The Master, now part of the gen- Mate & Pilot, the issue of control of ships in an emergency was eral guidance included an important one for mariners at the International Maritime in IMO Circular 1251, Organization (IMO). Incidents such as the sinking of the Prestige Guidelines on Control of and the appalling treatment of the ship’s master afterwards Ships in an Emergency. prompted the IMO member states to draft guidelines that would Paragraph 4.5 of the establish the responsibilities of ship masters, coastal states and circular reads: “At no MM&P Pilot Membership Group Vice salvors. time should the Master President George Quick (left) and Mike Rodriguez, Executive Assistant to MM&P The draft guidelines that were considered at the Safety of be prohibited from tak- International President Tim Brown, Navigation subcommittee meeting in July (NAV 57) were vague as ing action which, in the represented the union at the International to who has the ultimate authority to make decisions to safeguard Master’s judgment, is Maritime Organization meetings in October. the lives of those on board a ship in an emergency. The ITF del- required to protect the egation, in which MM&P participated, was able to add language lives of crew and passengers or others on board.” to the guidelines that reserves for the ship master the ultimate One disappointing development related to this document was authority to protect the lives of those aboard. that NAV 53 declined to add “hold harmless” language for salvors That language survived the most recent meeting of the IMO’s that get involved with emergencies. This is a disincentive for sal- Maritime Safety Committee meeting (MSC 83) in October. It is vors to go out to ships in need of assistance.

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 11 - November - December 2007 GUEST VIEWPOINT

Crossroads: A Tale of Two Coast Guards Joseph Keefe

This article is reprinted in its entirety, with permission, from the Nov. 8 issue of MarEx newsletter.

In January of 1983, I was not quite three I had no plans to return to sea. But, upon learning of my years out of the Massachusetts Maritime predicament, my marine consulting employer advised me Academy and was living in Houston, that my employment was predicated on maintaining a valid Texas. I had a second mate’s license at the marine license. Faced with impending unemployment, I time. I can’t remember why I decided made plans to retake the entire examination again. And so to go down to the Houston Regional in 1990, I found myself reading the Coast Guard’s Navigation Examination Center (REC), but a Coast Rules and other incredibly interesting texts on long flights to Guard licensing official stopped to talk with me about my and from places like Venezuela and Puerto Rico; before and file. “What are you doing later this afternoon?” he asked. after cargo surveys, ship vettings and other delightful tasks. I told him that I was headed out for the evening with a The dining room became my chart table, where I would couple of my friends, omitting the part about the much- practice plotting and my wife would occasionally pass anticipated cervezas. “Hang around,” he continued. “You through and give me dirty looks. “Don’t ever let this happen can sit for the 1,600 ton master’s license.” I shifted in my again,” she would deadpan. Nevertheless, the big day did seat uncomfortably at this point and responded, “I’m not come (three months later) and I commenced the examina- prepared for that exam.” To which he replied, “Sure, you tion period with vigor (and four days of scheduled unpaid are. Look — you won’t regret this; it’ll take less than two leave from work). Things seemed to be going well enough hours, you’ve already finished the bulk of the testing and and on the last day, I arrived for the final exam; the second you’ve got the sea time.” I hemmed and hawed for a bit, but of two navigation sections. The two scores are combined finally agreed to stay and take the test. I left several hours and averaged and if the applicant scores 90 percent, then a later with both the second mate’s license and the 1,600 ton passing score is given. I had passed everything up until that master’s license. point, but when I returned from lunch to take the final exam, Just seven years later, in 1989, I was still living and work- the Coastie looked up at me and said with some satisfaction, ing in Houston. I’d been ashore for about four years, but “You got two wrong this morning. You’ll have to be perfect like most mariners, I was reluctant to let my hard-earned this afternoon.” I said nothing, took the proffered examina- credentials expire. But, as it came time to renew my ticket, I tion package and headed for my seat. Over my shoulder, was in for the shock of my life when I visited the U.S. Coast he got in one last dig. “Nobody’s ever been perfect on this Guard REC on the Gulf Freeway. I was told that not only module.” had my license expired, it had been expired for so long that As it turned out, I did get them all correct in the afternoon I was now outside the “grace” window, as well. I would have session. Much later, when I was brusquely given my docu- to take the entire exam again, they said. It seemed that the ments, it occurred to me that things had certainly changed unlimited chief mate’s license that I had sat for in 1984 was at the Houston REC, and in a relatively short period of time. considered only an endorsement to the lower tonnage mas- At one exam, I was guided by someone who seemed to have ter’s ticket. Hence, the expiration of that license was depen- a genuine interest in helping me advance my career, while dent on the 1,600 ton master portion. It was, I am now told, at another, the licensing personnel appeared to be taking not an uncommon mistake. exquisite pleasure in my discomfort and additionally seemed I contemplated the work involved with re-sitting for a hopeful that I would not pass. And this was pre-9/11. chief mate’s and a 1,600 ton master’s license and decided to The second event as described above may very well have let it go. Now married and settled into a shoreside routine, been an isolated incident, but I doubt it, especially given the

November - December 2007 - 12 - The Master, Mate & Pilot volume of especially explicit mail received in the wake of their decision as to the future makeup of the Coast Guard, my online editorial opposing the separation of some Coast and its ultimate mission mix. Guard duties into another government entity. We published In October, I once again renewed my license and mer- a good deal of those responses online. Others— less diplo- chant mariner’s document (MMD) for continuity. Before matic and more colorful— were omitted, but nonetheless that happened, I had my file transferred from Houston to helped to form the basis of a disturbing trend: the Coast Charleston, S.C., the closest REC to my current residence. Guard was no longer in the business of helping to facilitate It seems that you have to show up in person these days. safe commerce, and in some cases, seemed to be going out of Something about homeland security, I guess. Timing my its way to make it more difficult. renewal with a trade conference in Charleston, I initiated I took a lot of heat from mariners and industry alike for the entire process on Sept. 24. By Oct. 25, I had my MMD that editorial. That doesn’t mean that I think it is a good idea and printed license, and probably would have had it within to separate the Coast ten days had I not forgotten Guard from duties that the passport photos which I have long been domiciled had to mail in after return- under its domain. On the ing home. Service was contrary. Instead, I won- excellent; it was polite and it der who would perform wasw extremely efficient. The these duties — marine new Coast Guard NMC will inspection and the docu- have to work very hard, in mentation of merchant my opinion, to trump this seamen, in particular — REC’s performance. if they were transferred elsewhere, at what price and where The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime those additional funds would come from. Price should not Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation be the primary variable when it comes to safety, but no and Infrastructure conducted an oversight hearing on the one seems to be willing to step up and pay more for better Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Program on Aug. 2. The Coast service, either. I also question the wisdom of transferring Guard got an earful that day from various industry groups the personnel who currently perform these duties to another on the failings of today’s Marine Safety Program. We were department of the federal government. Changing uniforms additionally reminded that Marine Safety, as it applies to the will also accomplish little. This sort of reorganization, typi- Coast Guard’s domain, involves a lot more than just handing cally a knee-jerk reaction to a suddenly burgeoning problem, out a few licenses. Fair enough. rarely works. The acronym “DHS” comes to mind right now, quite frankly. Although our savvy readers continually remind me that a “continuity renewal” involves far less pain than most The road back for the Coast Guard to a point where it is documentation transactions, it is my opinion that the Coast providing efficient, competent — and yes, courteous — ser- Guard and its Commandant, Adm. Thad Allen, are trying vice to the maritime community that it serves will be a long very hard to rectify the problem. They should be given every one. That effort is well underway. The U.S. Coast Guard’s opportunity to do so before a final decision is made on this Captain David Stalfort now leads the massive effort to cen- matter. It is, apparently, a good time to beat up on the Coast tralize most aspects of mariner documentation at a new loca- Guard. While we’re at it, let’s try to not throw out the baby tion in Martinsburg, W. Va. That task should be completed with the bath water. by the end of 2008. At that point, virtually all Coast Guard — MarEx decisions on mariner qualifications, medical issues and the production of all documents will be housed in West Virginia. Local RECs will become storefront help kiosks of a sort, but Joseph Keefe is managing editor of The Maritime Executive. ultimately, the face of Coast Guard documentation service He can be reached with comments, questions and input at will have changed forever. The success of that process may [email protected]. We thank MarEx for giving very well be the lynchpin upon which legislators will make us permission to reprint Keefe’s editorial in these pages.

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 13 - November - December 2007 Masters, Mates & Pilots Plans Administrator’s Column Patrick McCullough

Name Change for the Health & Benefit Plan’s Prescription Benefit Manager As reported earlier in The Wheelhouse Weekly, we have received information that PharmaCare will be changing its name to Caremark effective Jan. 1, 2008. This is the result of the merger earlier this year between CVS Corporation/ PharmaCare and Caremark RX Inc. If you have received any mail order prescriptions since October, you should have received a letter notifying you about the name change. So that everyone is aware of the details regarding the name change, we are reprinting the letter on the facing page. Board of Trustees Meetings ince this is the last edition for 2007 of The Master, Mate The Board of Trustees held its last meeting of 2007 on Sept. 26 & Pilot, we thought it would be a good time to remind and 27 at MITAGS in Linthicum Heights, Md. Below, please everyone to notify the Plan Office in writing of any S find a brief overview of the actions taken by the Trustees. change of address. The Plan Office is required by law to send each Plan partici- pant or beneficiary a number of different mailings this time of MM&P Health & Benefit Plan year, including the Plans’ Summary Annual Reports, a Notice of Annual Creditable or Non-Creditable Coverage (for the Medicare Increase in Comprehensive Annual Physical Part D Program), and a number of tax forms to pensioners, Examination Benefit including an annual W-4P requesting any changes to federal tax withholding deductions, and, in early 2008, the W-2, 1099R and The Health & Benefit Plan Trustees agreed in principle to 1099P tax forms. increase the comprehensive annual physical examination Many pensioners receive their monthly pension benefit pay- benefit, effective Jan. 1, 2007, from $1,000 per family per year ments by ACH direct deposit. When these pensioners move, they to $1,250 per family per year. The Trustees directed Fund may neglect to inform our office of their new address since they General Counsel to present to the Chairman and Secretary of retain the same bank and account number and thus still receive the Board of Trustees an amendment to the Plan’s Rules and their monthly pension benefit payments. Regulations for their review and approval.

Vision Care Benefit Please make sure that you The Trustees received a report concerning the changes being implemented by the Plan’s preferred optical provider, Cole notify the Plan Office of Vision. (Cole Vision was recently purchased by EyeMed.) The Trustees authorized the Chairman and Secretary to execute a any changes in your address. new contract with the current provider. The new agreement will commence with the new vision benefit period starting on Jan. 1, 2008, with a maximum benefit of $360 per covered individual during a two-calendar-year period.

November - December 2007 - 14 - The Master, Mate & Pilot A Message From PharmaCare Positive Changes great quality, affordability, access • Enhanced resources and decision- and personalized service that you making tools Are In Store for You know and trust. Our number one and PharmaCare priority as a combined company is Our Commitment to As a result of the merger between to continue to provide you with the Achieving Excellence CVS Corporation/PharmaCare and best possible service and a smooth We remain committed to provid- Caremark Rx Inc., you can expect transition as we begin to roll out our ing the highest levels of service to see some exciting changes in the new brand and identity. to our customers. Over the past coming months. What You Can year, Caremark achieved “Highest Customer Satisfaction With Mail Our Name Change Expect Order Pharmacies” in the J.D. Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, the You can continue getting your Power and Associates 2007 Retail PharmaCare name will change to prescriptions filled as you normally Pharmacy Satisfaction Study. That is Caremark. At that time, our com- would. Also, you can continue to only the beginning. Our combined munication materials will begin use the customer service phone company continues to strive to to feature the new Caremark logo number and pharmacare.com web- achieve the highest levels of service and our representatives will begin site, as they have not changed. excellence in the industry. to identify themselves as Caremark employees when speaking with you. Changing our name To Learn More is just the beginning. Visit www.pharmacare.com to learn Our Focus Is on You more about the exciting things to Soon, you can expect: While the PharmaCare name is come. • More value and convenience changing, you can expect the same

Renewal of Reimbursement for Medicare Part B MM&P Pension Plan Premiums Pensioner COLA The Trustees approved the renewal of the reimbursement of The Trustees received a report from the Administrator that Medicare Part B premiums for those Medicare-eligible co-pay there will not be a Pensioners’ COLA effective Jan. 1, 2008. pensioners who meet the eligibility requirements of the Rules The Administrator reported that the Consumer Price Index and Regulations, effective for calendar year 2008. If you meet (CPI) for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 had not the following conditions, you will be eligible for reimburse- increased by at least 3 percent, as required by the Plan’s Second ment in 2008: Restated Regulations. The CPI for that period was 2.6 percent. ▶ A gross pension amount of $2,000 or less, and ▶ Twenty (20) years of pension credit (receiving a regular Pension Plan PPA Subcommittee pension); or The Trustees received a report from the Plan’s Consultant, the ▶ Totally disabled with ten (10) years of pension credit Segal Company, that the final government regulations imple- (receiving a disability pension) menting the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) have been released and that the Segal Company representatives needed Due to the increase in the cost of this benefit, the Trustees to meet with the Plan’s subcommittee to review a number agreed to closely monitor the benefit’s cost impact next year. of items. The Trustees agreed to meet in early November to This benefit must be renewed by the Trustees each year. discuss implementation issues.

HOLIDAY GREETINGS! Finally, on behalf of the Plans’ Board of Trustees and Plan Office staff, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a most enjoyable holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!

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Juan Alicea, 86, died Aug. 14. A resident of St. Cloud, Fla., and Harvey L. Graham, 83, died Aug. 3. A pensioner since 1986 and a pensioner since 1986, he last worked for the Panama Canal a resident of Fairhope, Ala., he last sailed for Sealand Service Association as a pilot. He enjoyed collecting model ships and Inc. as third mate on the SS San Pedro. clocks. He also loved to read, play bingo and watch “Jeopardy” on TV. He is survived by: his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Genevieve and Yvette; a son, Neal; and seven grandchildren. Charles Grasso, 92, died July 6. A pen- sioner since 1977 and a resident of Palm Harbor, Fla., he last sailed for Prudential Arthur Ayotte, 83, died July 14. A pensioner since 1989 and a Lines Inc. on the SS Lash Turkiye. He served resident of Tallahassee, Fla., he last sailed for Sealand Service 30 years in the merchant marine during Inc. as chief mate on the Expedition. He served in the Navy periods of war and peace. During World during World War II and was decorated for action on the War II, his ship, the Tuscaloosa City, was USS Houston. As part of his interest in historical re-enactment, sunk by a torpedo from a U-125 in the he started his own company, Fugawee Corp., which makes Caribbean while en route from Calcutta to historically accurate shoes for re-enactors worldwide. His wife New Orleans. He and the rest of the crew were adrift for seven of 48 years, Nancy, and sons Alex and Robert, survive him. hours in a lifeboat before they were rescued by a ship and taken to Cartagena, Columbia. His sister, Edith, three nephews, and a niece survive him. Robert E. Bourne, 95, died Aug. 17. A resident of Boynton Beach, Fla., and a pensioner since 1980, he last sailed Albert D. Grossman, 85, died Aug. 9. A resident of Sebastopol, for Tomlinson Fleet as master of the Calif., and a pensioner since 1984, he last sailed for Marine Sylvania. While sailing on the Great Transport Lines as second mate on the Marine Chemist. He Lakes, he started an investment club enjoyed gardening, piloting, sailing, hunting and debates. His called “The Mariners Investment Club,” son, Jonathan, survives him. which earned an award for outstanding performance from the National Association of Investment Clubs. His daughter, Mary Ellen, and son, Robert, survive him. Epifanio Gutierrez, 93, died July 16. A resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a pensioner since 1980, he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine Inc. as second mate on the SS Bayamon. Victor J. D’Amico, 84, died June 20. A pen- sioner since 1986 and a resident of Kingman, Ariz., he last sailed for Matson Navigation Robert E. Josey, 85, died April 10. A Co. as third mate on the Maui. He was a pensioner since 1986 and a resident of veteran of World War II and the Korean and Summerville, S.C., he last sailed for U.S. Vietnam wars. He was also an educator and Lines as second mate on the American a favorite of students at Bay Park and Kit Resolute. He was an avid reader and col- Carlson Elementary Schools. He is survived lected stamps and coins from all over the by: his wife of 56 years, Jennie; two sons, Frank and Victor Jr.; world. His wife of 56 years, Darcus, survives four daughters, Dawn, Denise, Debbie and Dyana; 10 grand- him. children; and a great-grandson. Roland W. Kane, 74, died Aug. 2. A Robert A. Elder, 81, died June 6. A pensioner since 1984 and pensioner since 1993 and a resident a resident of Barstow, Calif., he last sailed for Lykes Brothers of Two Harbors, Minn., he last sailed Steamship Co. as chief mate on the Elizabeth Lykes. He was for U.S.S. Great Lakes Fleet as master interested in real estate investments. A brother, James, survives of the Roger Blough. He enjoyed him. winter spear fishing, deer hunting, whitefish netting and canning, but his greatest joy was spending time James K. Farnham, 82, died May 6. A resident of West Bath, with family. He is survived by: his wife, Patricia; three daugh- Maine, and a pensioner since 1985, he last sailed for Marine ters, Brenda, Mary and Lana; a son, Roland; seven grandchil- Transport Lines as master of the Marine Princess. dren; and three great-grandchildren.

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John H. Koffman, 75, died July 7. A resident of Water Mill, N.Y., Brian L. Petersen, 51, died May 19. A resident of Wasilla, and a pensioner since 1997, he last sailed for Sealand Service Inc. Alaska, he last sailed for Crowley Marine Services as third mate as third mate on the Sealand Independence. on the Attentive. He loved fishing, reading and playing with his two dogs. His wife, Holly, sons, Wyatt and Jethro, a grand- daughter, his mother, Dearca Devo, and his father, Robert, John McLarney, 83, died July 17. A survive him. pensioner since 1995 and a resident of Pensacola, Fla., he last sailed for Markos Poniros, 81, died Aug. 19. A pensioner since 1985 and a Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. as resident of Del Mar, Calif., he last sailed for OMI Inc. as master second mate on the Stella Lykes. He of the Ogden Leader. enjoyed telling jokes and draw- ing cartoons. For his service in the Harry Dale Smith, 90, died July 31. A resident of Burien, U.S. Air Force in Europe in World Wash., and a pensioner since 1983, he last sailed for American War II, he was decorated with the Bronze Star and the Purple President Lines as master of the President Cleveland. Heart. He is survived by: Joanie McLarney; Betty Hall; Danny McWilliams; Judy Godwin; and many friends. Leo A. Strautins, 82, died July 12. A pensioner since 1983 and a resident of Storekvina, Norway, he last sailed for Delta Lines as Joseph C. Mello, 60, died July 17. A resident of Edgartown, second mate on the Santa Isabel. Mass., and a pensioner since 2001, he last sailed for Waterman Steamship Co. as master of the Jeb Stuart. Marvin Thomas, 77, died May 3. A resident of Reno and a pensioner since 1997, he last sailed for Matson Navigation Co. Thomas J. Moore, 78, died August 16. A resident of Kirbyville, as second mate on the Manukai. Texas, and a pensioner since 2000, he last sailed for Overseas Bulk Corp. as master of the Overseas Arctic. Milton Walter, 86, died Aug. 23. A pensioner since 1987 and a resident of the Bronx, he last sailed for U.S. Lines as master Blanchard Newell, 95, died July 17. A pensioner since 1976 and of the American Lancer. He enjoyed restoring nautical instru- a resident of Andover, Mass., he last sailed for Boston Fuel ments. His wife, Berry, survives him. Transportation as master of the Brian C. He enjoyed baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, and he also liked to draw free- hand. A son, Malcolm, and a stepdaughter, Linda, survive him. Roy Vernon White, 80, died Aug. 18. A resident of Lacombe, La., and a pensioner since 1991, he last sailed for Waterman Steamship Co. as second mate on the Stonewall Jackson. He Martin Pecil, 80, died Aug. 5. A resident was an accomplished woodworker. Several nieces and nephews of Norfolk, Va., and a pensioner since survive him. 1993, he was last employed by MM&P as port agent in Norfolk. He enjoyed swim- ming, gardening, dancing and mentoring Fred W. Yadon, 81, died Aug. 28. A pensioner since 1992 and to those in need. His wife, Barbara, son, a resident of Cypress, Texas, he last sailed for Sealand Service Martin, daughter, Lisa, and two grandchil- Inc. as second mate on the Sealand Newark Bay. He loved fish- dren survive him. ing, playing golf and travelling. A niece, Joan, and a nephew, Edward, survive him. Cesar A. Pena, 67, died July 30. A resident of Humacao, P.R., he last sailed for American President Lines as third mate on the Demetrios Zouzoulas, 80, died Aug. 12. A resident of Boynton President Buchanan. Beach, Fla., and a pensioner since 1989, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. as second mate on the Zoe Lykes. He was the MM&P representative in Port Everglades from 1988 until his retirement in 1989. His wife, Athie, daughter, Linda, son, Alex, and a grandson survive him.

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 17 - November - December 2007 Directory of MM&P Offices

International Headquarters Legal Department Offshore Membership Group Jacksonville

700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B John Singleton Rich May Liz Pettit Linthicum Heights, International Counsel Vice President-Atlantic Ports Representative MD 21090-1953 Ext. 19 349 E. 20th St. Phone: 410-850-8700 [email protected] Bob Groh Jacksonville, FL 32206 Fax: 410-850-0973 Vice President-Gulf Ports Phone: 904-356-0041 [email protected] Gabriel Terrasa Fax: 904-353-7413 www.bridgedeck.org Associate Counsel Don Marcus [email protected] Ext. 45 Vice President-Pacific Ports Los Angeles/Long Beach [email protected] International Officers Boston David H. Boatner Communications Timothy A. Brown Dan Cartmill Agent-Pacific Ports President Lisa Rosenthal Dan Goggin Bernadette Hertel Ext. 17 Communications Director Representatives Representative [email protected] Ext. 27 Harbour Pointe East 533 N. Marine Ave. communications@ 80 Everett Ave. – Suite 211 Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Glen P. Banks bridgedeck.org Chelsea, MA 02150 Phone: 310-834-7201 Secretary-Treasurer Phone: 617-884-8680 Fax: 310-834-6667 Accounting Ext. 21 Fax: 617-884-8438 [email protected] [email protected] John Gorman [email protected] [email protected] International Comptroller Executive Offices Charleston Miami/Port Everglades Ext. 12 George Quick [email protected] Elise Silvers Bob Groh Vice President Representative Vice President-Gulf Pilot Membership Group 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Andrea Fortin Government Employees’ Ext. 20 1st Floor Dave Goff Membership Group [email protected] Charleston, SC 29407 Representatives Randi Ciszewski Phone: 843-766-3565 540 East McNab Rd., Suite B Mike Rodriguez Representative Fax: 843-766-6352 Pompano Beach, FL Executive Assistant 37 Edward Hart Dr. [email protected] 33060-9354 to the President Jersey City, NJ 07305 Phone: 954-946-7883 Honolulu Ext. 23 Phone: 732-248-8702 Fax: 954-946-8283 [email protected] Fax: 201-433-7959 Randy Swindell [email protected] [email protected] Representative [email protected] Richard Plant 707 Alakea St. - No. 212 New Orleans Director of Special Projects David H. Boatner Honolulu, HI 96813 Ext. 36 West Coast Contact Phone: 808-523-8183 Sue Bourcq [email protected] Los Angeles/Long Beach Fax: 808-538-3672 Representative 533 N. Marine Ave. [email protected] 3330 West Esplanade, Ste 209 Audrey Scharmann Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Metairie, LA 70002-3454 Houston Executive Secretary Phone: 310-834-7201 Phone: 504-837-5700 Ext. 17 Fax: 310-834-6667 Wayne Farthing Fax: 504-834-1815 [email protected] [email protected] Agent-Gulf Ports [email protected] Nell Wilkerson Diane Chatham Randi Ciszewski Representative Executive Secretary U.S. Navy Civil Service 8150 S. Loop E. - Suite 207 Ext. 21 Pilots Representative Houston, TX 77017 [email protected] 37 Edward Hart Dr. Phone: 713-649-8812 Jersey City, NJ 07305 Fax: 713-649-6101 Phone: (201) 433-7700 [email protected] Fax: 201-433-7959 [email protected] [email protected]

November - December 2007 - 18 - The Master, Mate & Pilot New York/New Jersey Seattle Alaska Marine Pilots Caribbean Harbor Pilots Richard May Don Marcus Stephan Moreno P.O. Box 34336 Vice President-Atlantic Vice President-Pacific President Ponce, PR 00734-4336 26 Journal Square, Ste 1502 Kathleen O. Moran P.O. Box 920226 Phone: 787-848-7180 Jersey City, NJ 07306 Representative Dutch Harbor, AK 99692 Charleston Branch Pilots Phone: 201-963-1900 15208 52nd Ave. South Phone: 907-581-1240 Fax: 201-963-5403 Suite 100 Fax: 907-581-1372 Whit Smith [email protected] Seattle, WA 98188 [email protected] 6 Concord St. Assistant Port Agent Phone: 206-441-8700 P.O. Box 179 Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots 201-963-1918 Fax: 206-448-8829 Charleston, SC 29402 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Dooley Phone: 843-577-6695 [email protected] P.O. Box 2767 Fax: 843-577-0632 Norfolk, Va. Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Tampa Columbia Bar Pilots Patricia Powell Phone: 361-884-5899 Representative Laura Cenkovich Fax: 361-884-1659 John Torjusen 1058 West 39th St. Representative P.O. Box 87 Associated Branch Pilots Norfolk, VA 23508 202 S. 22nd St., Suite 205 Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: 757-489-7406 Tampa, FL 33605-6308 Mike Lorino Jr. Phone: 503-325-2641 Fax: 757-489-1715 Phone: 813-247-2164 3813 N.Causeway Blvd. Columbia River Pilots [email protected] Fax: 813-248-1592 Suite 100 [email protected] Metairie, LA 70002 Alan J. Widme San Francisco Phone: 504-831-6615 Branch Agent Sandy Candau 13225 N. Lombard Pilot Membership Group Association of Maryland Pilots Representative Portland, OR 97203 450 Harrison St. - Room 209 George A. Quick Eric Nielsen Phone: 503-289-9922 San Francisco, CA 94105-2691 Vice President President Coos Bay Pilots Phone: 415-777-5074 3400 N. Furnace Rd. 3720 Dillon St. Fax: 415-777-0209 Jarrettsville, MD 21084 Baltimore, MD 21224 Steven H. Sweet [email protected] Phone: 410-557-8757 Phone: 410-276-1337 President Fax: 410-557-7082 Fax: 410-276-1364 686 North Front St. San Juan, Puerto Rico [email protected] [email protected] Coos Bay, OR 97420-2331 Eduardo Iglesias Phone: 541-267-6555 East Coast Biscayne Bay Pilots Representative Fax: 541-267-5256 Regional Representative Miramar Plaza Center Captain Michael McDonnell Crescent River Port Pilots Suite 305 Timothy J. Ferrie Chairman 954 Ponce de Leon Ave. 201 Edgewater St. 2911 Port Blvd. Allen J. “A.J.” Gibbs Santurce, PR 00907 Staten Island, NY 10305 Miami, FL 33132 President Phone: 787-724-3600 Phone: 718-448-3900 Phone: 305-374-2791 8712 Highway 23 Fax: 787-723-4494 Fax: 718-447-1582 Fax: 305-374-2375 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Hours: Monday-Friday [email protected] Phone: 504-392-8001 Boston Pilots 9:00am – 1:30pm ET Fax: 504-392-5014 Gulf Coast [email protected] Greg Farmer Regional Representative Galveston-Texas City Pilots 256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11 Richard D. Moore East Boston, MA 02128 John Halvorsen 8150 S. Loop E. Phone: 617-569-4500 1301 Pelican Island #1 Houston, TX 77017 Fax: 617-564-4502 Galveston, TX 77552 Phone: 713-645-9620 Boat: 617-569-4503 Phone: 409-740-3347 Fax: 409-740-3393 West Coast Canaveral Pilots Regional Representative David P. Callan Kip Carlson David A. Richard Pier 9, East End Co-Chairmen San Francisco, CA 94111 Box 816 Phone: 415-362-5436 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 [email protected] Phone: 321-783-4645

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 19 - November - December 2007 Hawaii Pilots Association New Orleans-Baton Rouge San Juan Bay Pilots Southwest Alaska Steamship Pilots Pilots Association Steve Baker P.O. Box 9021034 President William O. Watson III San Juan, PR 00902-1034 Jeffrey D. Pierce Pier 19-Honolulu Harbor Chris Rieder Phone: 787-722-1166 President P.O. Box 721 401 North New Hampshire St. P.O. Box 977 St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots Honolulu, HI 96808 Covington, LA 70433 Homer, AK 99603 Phone: 808-532-7233 Phone: 985-867-5332 Richard G. Tetzlaff Phone: 907-235-8783 Fax: 808-532-7229 Fax: 504-832-1932 President Fax: 907-235-6119 [email protected] P.O. Box 274 [email protected] Northeast Pilots, Inc. 733 E. Broadway Houston Pilots Tampa Bay Pilots Howard McVay Cape Vincent, NY 13618 Robert L. Thompson 243 Spring St. Phone: 315-654-2900; Allen L. Thompson Presiding Officer Newport, RI 02840 Fax: 315-654-4491 Executive Director 8150 S. Loop E. Phone: 401-847-9050 1825 Sahlman Dr. San Francisco Bar Pilots Houston, TX 77017 Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216 Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: 713-645-9620 Pete McIsaac Phone: 813-247-3737 Pilots Association for the Port Agent Fax: 813-247-4425 Humboldt Bar Pilots Bay & River Delaware Kip Carlson Virginia Pilot Association John Powell Michael J. Linton MM&P Representative 707-443-3878 President Pier 9, East End J. William Cofer Timothy Petrusha 800 S. Columbus Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94111 President 707-443-5365 Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 415-362-5436 3329 Shore Dr. P.O. Box 3555 Phone: 215-465-8340 Fax: 415-982-4721 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Eureka, CA 95502-3555 Fax: 215-465-3450 Phone: 757-496-0995 Sandy Hook Pilots Key West Bar Pilots Association Port Everglades Pilots Western Great Lakes Peter Rooss Pilots Association Michael McGraw Thomas Hackett Branch Agent P.O. Box 848 Bruce Cumings 201 Edgewater St. Donald Willecke Key West, FL 33041 Co-Directors Staten Island, NY 10305 President Phone: 305-296-5512 P.O. Box 13017 Phone: 718-448-3900 1325 Tower Ave., P.O. Box 248 Fax: 305-296-1388 Port Everglades, FL 33316 Fax: 718-447-1582 Superior, WI 54880-0248 Phone: 954-522-4491 Phone: 715-392-5204 Lake Charles Pilots Savannah Pilots Association Fax: 715-392-1666 Puget Sound Pilots Michael Miller William T. Brown Wilmington (N.C.) Pilots President Capt. Richard McCurdy Master Pilot 4902 Ihles Rd. 101 Stewart St. - Suite 900 550 E. York St. Capt. Herring Lake Charles, LA 70665 Seattle, WA 98101 P.O. Box 9267 P.O. Box 10070 Phone: 337-436-0372 Phone: 206-728-6400 Savannah, GA 31412 Southport, NC 28461 Fax: 337-474-4573 Fax: 206-448-3405 Phone: 912-236-0226 Phone: 910-457-6909 [email protected] Fax: 912-236-6571 Sabine Pilots www.lakecharlespilots.com Southeast Alaska United Inland Ellen K. Warner Mobile Bar Pilots Pilots Association Membership Group President David W. Wittendorfer 5148 West Pkwy. Richard Gurry Michael Murray President Groves, TX 77619 President Vice President P.O. Box 831 Phone: 409-722-1141 1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300 Cleveland Mobile, AL 36601 Fax: 409-962-9223 Ketchikan, AK 99901 Phone: 251-432-2639 Phone: 907-225-9696 Charles Malue Saint Johns Bar Pilots Fax: 251-432-9964 Fax: 907-247-9696 Great Lakes Representative Joseph J. Brown [email protected] 1250 Old River Rd. President www.seapa.com Cleveland, OH 44113 4910 Ocean St. Phone: 216-776-1667 Mayport, FL 32233 Fax: 216-776-1668 Phone: 904-249-5631 [email protected] Fax: 904-249-7523 [email protected]

November - December 2007 - 20 - The Master, Mate & Pilot Jacksonville MIRAID Atlantic & Gulf Region Health, Maritime Institute of Pension and Education, Technology & Graduate James Avera C. James Patti Safety & Training Funds Studies (MITAGS) International Representative President 349 E. 20th St. 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Wendy Chambers Glen Paine Jacksonville, FL 32206 Suite 507 Account Executive Executive Director Phone: 904-355-3534 Washington, DC 20036-5412 Associated Administrators Inc. 692 Maritime Blvd. Fax: 904-353-7413 Phone: 202-463-6505 4301 Garden City Drive, Ste 201 Linthicum Heights, [email protected] Fax: 202-223-9093 Landover, MD 20785 MD 21090-1952 [email protected] Direct Line: 301-429-8964 Main Phone: 410-859-5700 Portland Member Calls: Toll-Free: John Schaeffner 1-800-638-2972 Admissions: 1-866-656-5568 Masters, Mates & Pilots Branch Agent Residence Center: Federal Credit Union 2225 N. Lombard St. - No. 206 1-866-900-3517 Pacific Maritime Region Portland, OR 97217 Kathy Ann Klisavage BWI Airport Shuttle Pension & Benefit Plans Phone and Fax: 503-283-0518 Manager (avail. 24 hours a day): [email protected] MM&P Plans Building Columbia Northwest 1-866-900-3517 Ext. 0 700 Maritime Blvd. - Suite A Marine Benefit Trust Fax: San Francisco Linthicum Heights, MD School: 410-859-5181 Raymond W. Shipway 21090-1996 Patrick McCullough Residence: 410-859-0942 Branch Agent Phone: 410-850-8700, Administrator Executive Director: 450 Harrison St. Ext. 43 700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite A [email protected] East Mezzanine - Room 205 Fax: 410-859-1623 Linthicum Heights, MD Admissions: San Francisco, CA 94105-2691 Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777 21090-1996 [email protected] Phone: 415-543-5694 (All U.S. and Puerto Rico) Phone: 410-850-8500 www.mitags.org Fax: 415-543-2533 [email protected] Fax: 410-850-8655 [email protected] Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Pacific Maritime [email protected] San Juan, Puerto Rico MM&P Maritime Advancement, Institute (PMI) Hours: Monday-Friday Training, Education & Eduardo Iglesias 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM ET Gregg Trunnell Safety Program (MATES) Representative Director Northwest Maritime Miramar Plaza Center Patrick McCullough 1729 Alaskan Way, S. Pension Trust Suite 305 Administrator Seattle, WA 98134-1146 954 Ponce de Leon Ave. Randy G. Goodwin Phone: 206-441-2880 Santurce, PR 00907 Glen Paine Account Executive Fax: 206-441-2995 Phone: 787-725-7604 Executive Director P.O. Box 34203 Toll-Free: 1-888-893-7829 Fax: 787-723-4494 Seattle, WA 98124 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 206-441-7574 www.mates.org MM&P Health & Benefit, Fax: 206-441-9110 Seattle Vacation, Pension, JEC and IRA Plans Southwest Marine Health, Michael Murray Benefit & Pension Trust Vice President-UIG Patrick McCullough 144 Railroad Ave., Suite 205 Administrator 3545 Long Beach Blvd. Edmonds, WA 98020 MM&P Plans Suite 220 Phone: 425-775-1403 700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite A Long Beach, CA 90807 Fax: 425-775-1418 Linthicum Heights, MD Toll-Free: 1-888-806-8943 [email protected]. 21090-1996 Phone: 410-850-8500 Wilmington Fax: 410-850-8655 Raymond W. Shipway Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Branch Agent [email protected] 533 N. Marine Ave. Hours: Monday – Friday Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET Phone: 310-549-8013 Fax: 310-834-6667 [email protected]

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 21 - November - December 2007 Contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund Make Your Voice Heard in Washington!

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COMMODORES CAPTAINS

Glen P. Banks Philip Kantz Constatine Afanasief James C. Dykes Eric S. Kelm F. John Nicoll Gary M. Setvin Robert C. Beauregard John M. Kelly Hans W. Amador Edward W. Enos William L. Kennedy, Jr. John J. O’Boyle, Jr. Michael S. Shanley Timothy A. Brown * John J. Lynskey Th omas E. Apperson Robert N. Ethier John H. Kerwin Hans Olander Edwin L. Sherrill, III Kevin P. Burke Lawrence T. Lyons Jenaro A. Asteinza Jackson P. Everett Joseph E. Keyes James P. Olander Steven P. Shils Darren W. Collins Bruce M. Badger Malvina A. Ewers Robert T. Kimball Vasilios L. Pazarzis George P. MacDonough Raymond W. Shipway Raymond Conrady Charles W. Malue Th omas A. Bagan In Memory of Franklin James D. Kitterman Robert A. Pechusick Michael F. Cotting Kaare G. Sivertsen Donald J. Marcus Susan N. Begg Ewers James E. Kobis Wesley C. Penney Jeff G. Cowan David E. Behr Donald Wayne George W. Koch, Jr. Joaquin Pereira, Jr. Dickey J. Skolnik Richard W. May Robert Darley Charles T. Beresheim Farthing Jonathan F. Komlosy Joseph A. Perry Edward C. Smith Edward M. McManus In Memory of Charlie Geoff rey Bird William H. Fisher, III Mark L. Lamar Ernest C. Petersen JamesStebbins Sean T. McNeice Darley James K. Boak, IV Nathaniel Gibbs Robert B. Lamb RickPietrusiak Carl W. Stein Richard D. Moore * Steven J. Demeroutis David H. Boatner William D. Good, Jr. Donald D. Laverdure Norman A. Piianaia Peter J. Strachota DannyDuzich In Memory of J. James P. Brennan In Memory of William James R. Londagin Jonathon S. Pratt Glenn D. Strathearn Raymond F. Dwyer * Douglass Moore and Robert B. Burke Good, Sr. Stephen Maher Stephen F. Procida Einar W. Strom Danny Ellis Gordon E. Sides Joseph A. Byrne Charles A. Graham William J. Mahoney D. Scott Putty Deatra M. Th ompson Mustafa I. Fakhry C. Michael Murray James A. Carbone Paul B. Grepo George E. Mara Lloyd S. Rath William R. Travers John W. Farmer, III Paul H. Nielsen Kenneth J. Carlson, Jr. Robert H. Groh Daniel J. Martin Bruno P. Ravalico David C. Goff Joseph O. O’Connor * Th omas J. Casynn Curtis B. Hall Robert G. Mattsen John P. Rawley John S. Tucker Edward W. Green Peter J. Parise, III Elmo J Cerise, III Michael K. Hargrave Robert C. McCarthy Mark D. Remijan Gregory M. Tylawsky Richard M. Gurry Richard M. Plant Bent L. Christiansen Gerard Hasselbach Charles L. McConaghy Michael J. Rodriguez Charles W. Viebrock Samuel A. Hanger George A. Quick Kevin S. Cichon Rudolph A. Hendersen Michael K. McCormick Herbert P. Rosen Ren W. Vurpillat Fred Harris Michael A. Rausa Paul E. Coan Joseph D. Henderson Th omas D. McDorr In Memory of Capt. John C. Wallace Harold J. Held * Robert A. Reish Dean R. Colver Michael C. Herig James P. McGee Theodore Fillipaw, Jr. George E. Weisgerber Andrew W. Hetz Barry V. Costanzi Nicole L. Humphreys Daniel F. McGuire Edward B. Royles Jack Slier Michael K. Welch James F. Hill Vincent J. Cox David N. Hutchinson Kurt A. Melcher Randy E. Rozell Th omas E. Stone Jay D. Werner John R. Humphreys Matthew C. Craven Jeff H. Idema Th omas J. Mignano Mark I. Ruppert John J. Hunt Stanley M. Willis Gerard H. DeGenova, II William H. Imken Peter W. Mitchell James J. Sanders Steven E. Werse Scott E. Jones Dorothy Dunn Earl W. Jones David V. Myles Robert H. Schilling Warren A. Weymouth In Memory of Darrell Donald F. Josberger Mark J. Nemergut Paul T. Schulman Erik P. Williamson * These active and retired members have Dunn James J. Kelleher, Jr. Howard W. Newton, Jr. Bernard W. Scott James G. Wilson contributed $1,000 or more.

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Anders E. Aaberg James J. Brady John M. Cotter Richard Martin Eastwood Brandt R. Hager Eric B. Johnson Mohamed A. Abbassi Warren J. Bragg Scot A. Couturier Robert W. Eisentrager Francis M. Haggerty Roger C. Johnson Robert Abbott Frank W. Branlund David E. Cox Gordon W. Elden Geoff rey F. Haley William L. Johnson Scott F. Abrams Anthony A. Brantley Erik T. Cox Bruce R. Elfast Richard S. Haller Eldon D. Jones Jeff rey D. Adamson Stanley E. Breedlove James Crandall John C. Emmel Michelle Hallmark Erik P. Jorgensen Owen B. Albert Allan R. Breese Richard W. Crane David K. Engen Herman Hallock Jorgen A. Jorgensen Frederick W. Allen Steven A. Brickley Jacob A. Crawford Glen E. Engstrand Kenneth J. Halsall Eleft herios G. Kanagios Ian D. Allen Jeff rey C. Bridges Samuel J. Crawford Troy J. Erwin Lloyd W. Hamblet Steven W. Kanchuga John Allen Anders K. Brinch Anthony E. Crish Eric L. Eschen James D. Hamblett Kris J. Karandy Robert B. Allen Richard S. Brooks John F. Cronin William J. Esselstrom Kyle J. Hamill Christopher G. Kavanagh Murray G. Alstott Alfred A. Brown Todd C. Crossman Edward M. Evans Dianna L. Hand William Kavanaugh, Jr. Andrew J. Altum Cliff ord B.J. Brown Scott W. Cukierski Henry E. Faile Daniel J. Harmon Sven E. Keinanen Gerald W. Anderson Wardell E. Brown James J. Cullen Karl P. Fanning John B. Harris John P. Kelley Robert N. Anderson Dean K. Bruch Kirk W. Cully Scott A. Farnham Jack F. Harry Ralph C. Kelly William L. Anderson Douglas K. Buchanan James M. Cunningham Timothy J. Ferrie John J. Healey Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. Noel E. Anthonysz J. Michael Buffi ngton Peter S. Curtis Eddo H. Feyen Kenneth R. Hele Timothy R. Kincaid John E. Antonucci Fernando C. Buisan Omar D’Abreu Harry A. Filkins Richard H. Hemingson John M. King Alberto D. Archaga Bert Burris Robert A. Dalziel Keith W. Finnerty Christopher S. Hendrickson Robert E. King Timothy M. Arey Th omas V. Cadloni George M. DarleyIn Russel W. Finstrom Franklin J. Hennessy Sandra Kjellberg Manuel H. Arosemena Marc C. Calairo Memory of Charlie Darley Glenn E. Fortin Patrick J. Hennessy Robert E. Klemm Brian D. Arthur John H. Carlisle Michael H. Daugherty Milton K. Foss Th omas E. Henry Henry C. Knox-Dick Kara M. Babb Edgar S. Carlson Howard E. Davenport Ryan K. Foster Michael Herbein JohanKooystra Bruce H. Baglien Michael J. Carolan Don F. Davis James L. Frank William H. Hermes Brian M. Koppel Harvey N Bailey James A. Carroll Joseph J. Davis James E. Franklin Earl W. Herring Wayne L. Korb Christopher D. Baker Chriss B. Carson David D. DeCastro Jan M. Fraser James D. Herron John D. Kourian

I Give to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund: You Should, Too! “I’ve been a member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots since 1961, first of the Offshore Group, then of the Pilot Group. During that time, and particularly in the past 18 years or so, I’ve seen our union grow and progress, thanks to outstanding leadership and an excellent staff. The funds contributed to our Political Contribution Fund (PCF) are essential to MM&P’s strength and continued growth. If you already contribute to the PCF, keep it up. If you haven’t, now is the time to start.” — MM&P member Dean Colver, shown here with International Secretary-Treasurer Glen Banks

Niles T.P. Baker Robert J. Carter, Jr. George A. Defrain KarinFretz-Party Edward B. Higgins, Jr. Damian Krowicki Evan Barbis Juan C. Carvajal Stephen A. DeJong J. Peter Fritz Jeff rey S. Hill Vitaly Kuznetsov David B. Barth Christoforos Catsambis Th omas A. Delamater Eric R. Furnholm Alan G. Hinshaw Salvadore F. Lacava Charles K. Barthrop Richard P. Chandler Marguerite Delambily Nicholas J. Gagliano Daniel R. Hobbs Anthony C. Lafayette Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. Dawai W. Chang In Memory of Robert Angelo F. Gazzotto John A. Hobson Th eodore W. Laing Edward S. Batcho, Jr. Hao C. Cheong Delambily David M. George Richard G. Hoey Cecil H. Lamb Dorinda L. Beach Donald R. Chittenden Joseph F. Delehant Gregory J. George Roger L. Hoff man Mark Landow Harald Beck Stanislaw Chomicz Freedom K. Dennis Peter T. Gibney Kurt Holen William C. Laprade Olgierd C. Becker Paul Christ Edward J. DesLauriers Francis G. Gilroy John Holster John E. Larson Leo P. Bednarik Ejnar G. Christiansen Michelle M. Despot Patrick N. Glenn David J. Hood Keith Lawrence Paul F. Beglane Francis H. Ciccosanti Timothy A. Devine Th urman G. Godfrey Jeff D. Hood Samuel P. Lesko John W. Behnken O.J. Clausen Charles A. Dickman Gregory A. Goolishian, Jr. Kurt J. Hopf Michael Leveille John E. Belcourt Donald P. Cocozza Stephen J. Diederiks Gerald M. Gordon Shimon D. Horowitz Th omas N. Lightsey, Jr. Herbert S. Bell Harry C. Collins Bernard J. Diggins Donald P. Gorman Robert B. Howard William J. Lindros Derek J. Bender Martin N. Collins William H. Doherty Beau Gouig David H. Hudson John R. Lindsay, Jr. Fred A. Bennett Robin A. Colonas John M. Dolan Joseph D. Graceff a Clark S. Inman Leif H. Lindstrom George Berkovich Richard R. Conlin Richard J. Domnitz Walter A. Graf, Jr. George S. Ireland, III Steven Lohman James T. Bevacqua John V. Connor Lyle G. Donovan Peter S. Grate Samuel S. Irvin, III Rogelio R. Lomahan Shankar Bhardwaj Richard W. Conway Jerome J. Dorman Orie F. Graves Donald L. Isler Karl P. Lonsdale Lyle R. Bjelde Frederick D. Cook Ornulf C. Dorsen Paul A. Gregware, Jr. Steven M. Itson Manuel F. Lopez Earl R. Blakely Christopher D. Cooper Moulton Doughty Gregory P. Gretz Th eodore F. Jablonski Douglas M. Lord Joseph J. Blazich Mark A. Cooper Robert Drew Stanley V. Griffi n John P. Jackson, Jr. Hughston E. Lowder, Jr. Farrell E. Bodden Russell C. Cooper Dale S. Dubrin Mike F. Gruninger Th omas J. Jacobsen Peter J. Luhn Charles E. Booher Gary J. Cordes Fred J. Duff y Adam W. Guice Manuel A. James Th omas W. Luke Carl E. Bowler Daniel W. Corn Oscar W. Dukes Juancho A. Gutierrez JamesJannetti John T. Lutey William H. Boyce, Jr. Andrew R. Corneille George Dunham P. R . Ha e r t e l J. Kevin Jirak Philip M. Lyons Robert N. Boyd Richard F. Corso Geoff rey P. Dunlop Timothy J. Hagan Christian Johnsen Jeremiah F. Lysaght

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Ross D. MacDuffi e Henri L. Nereaux Th eodore F. Rodes Chris D. Sweeny William C. Mack Joseph W. Neudecker, III Christopher Rogers Robert E. Sweet Th omas P. MacKay, Jr. Joseph W. Neuman G. Kenneth Rose Roy E. Tallaksen Will L. MacLeod Dennis Newbanks Steven M. Rose Kevin M. Tapp The New MM&P Watch Lewis M. Malling George B. Nichols Allen M. Ross, Jr. Th omas F. Taylor John J. Malone, III Michael L. Nickel Edmund J. Rothwell Jason Teal It Fastens and Victor R. Manoli, III Marc D. Northern BruceRowland Antoine I. Tedmore Michael A. Mara Nicholas J. Nowaski Dennis Ruff Brian D. Th omas Unfastens in a Snap! Nicholas A. Marcantonio Bernard Gerald O’Brien Marshall M. Russell Stephen N. Th ompson Th omas C. Marley Mary Beth O’Brien Edwin W. Rutter Gary E. Tober Brett Marquis Michael E. O’Connor David C. Ryan Norman B. Toroni John P. Marshall Robert J. O’Donnell Th omas M. Ryan Adam Torres Richard L. Maxwell Gregory Oelkers Donald R. Sacca Lee A. Townsend Marcus Mazsick Peter R. Ohnstad, Jr. Roberto H. Salomon Daniel C. Tucker Alton R. McAlister Timothy J. O’Laughlin Elizabeth Sanchez Peter A. Tupas DavidMcAulay Patrick B. O’Leary Michael A. Santini James L. Turman Rodney D. McCallen James E. O’Loughlin Edmund J. Santos, Jr. Stephen L. Turn Brent McClaine Cornelius C. O’Malley Keith Sauls Jerimiah Lars Turner Joe P. McCormick James E. Orton Scott D. Saunders Edward J. Usasz Michael J. McCormick Robert P. O’Sullivan Paul B. Savasuk Jose L. Valasquez Michael J. McCright Michael B. O’Toole Th omas J. Savoie Roy K. Valentine, Jr. Michael G. McDevitt Robert R. Owen John J. Schaeff ner Stephen R. Vandale Michael F. McGahran Jeff rey J. Oyafuso John D. Schampera Robert Vasko Kevin J. McHugh Henry M. Pace Christopher D. Schlarb Eric C. Veloni Th omas P. McHugh Glen M. Paine Charles R. Schmidt Glenn E. Viettone David A. McLean, III Steven A. Palmer Gary R. Schmidt Douglas C. Vines John J. McNally Michael Papalios John F. Schmidt Nancy L. Wagner Marci R. McNamara Michael G. Parenteau Mitchell Schoonejans Honoring MM&P Paul F. McQuarrie Robert F. Park Ross E. Schramm Women Officers Frank V. Medeiros Michael V. Parr Gary W. Schrock Jeremiah W. Walcik Francis X. Meier, Jr. Samuel B. Pearson, III Andrew Schroder Lacy J. Walker Nicholas Mellis Francis X Pelosi Henry L. Schroeder Gregory S. Walsh Louis A. Mendez Joseph L. Perreault William F. Schumacher Janet S. Walsh Colin Mepstead Jerome A. Peschka, Jr. Benjamin L. Scott Andrew A. Wargo Eric T. Michael HenryPetersen Joseph D. Seller James H. Warmack Mark P. Michals Ioannis M. Petroutsas Wahid N. Shaker Ruffi n F. Warren Joseph E. Miller Andrew M. Petruska Plamen M. Shapev Paul M. Washburn Steven J. Miller Kerry D. Phillips Ralph H. Sheffi eld Kevin L. Watson The newest addition to the elegant Cloyde L. Miner L.B. Eugene Phillips Paul R. Shepard Steven D. Watt line of MM&P Political Contribution Bruce D. Mitchell Richard Phillips Travis A. Shirley Jerone P. Watts James L. Mixon William E. Phurrough Ned J. Shore Robert L. Weber Fund (PCF) gifts is a highly polished, Klaus Moller Arthur E. Pierce Edward Simmons William H. Weiss two-tone watch that is easy to fasten Steven R. Moneymaker Joseph P. Pierce Harold V. Sipila Nathaniel R. Weissman Jose Montero Sandra L. Pirtle Bruce W. Skillman George A. Werdann, Jr. and unfasten. Perfect for any occasion, Cesar A. Montes Kirk C. Plender Ernest P. Skoropowski John L. Westrem this quality, union-made watch, Dale A. Moore Elmer W. Poser Frederick K. Smallwood William J. Westrem Nicholas C. Moore Joseph L. Pospisil, Jr. Gerald V. Smeenk Eugene K. Whalen available in both men’s and women’s George B. Moran James A. Potter Francis X. Smith Gordon S. White editions, can be yours for a $200 Jerome K. Moran Demetrios A. Poupalos Frederick D. Smith Michael Wholey Edward A. Morehouse George C. Previll Joseph S. Smith Richard S. Wickenden, II contribution to the PCF. The watch John M. Morehouse Carmon L. Pritchett K. W. Smith Ronald C. Wilkin features the MM&P wheel on a cream- Th eodore R. Morgan Joseph V. Pulitano Michael D. Smith Lester S. Williamson Stuart E. Mork Robert J. Ramsey Peter S. Smith John A. Willis colored background with Roman Paul A. Mospens Charles C. Rau, Jr. Glen E. Smith, Jr. Denis J. Wilson numerals stamped in gold. Make your Brian A. Mossman Patrick J. Rawley Frank W. Snell Wesley R. Wilson John Moustakas John P. Redfearn Robert R. Spencer Jon C. Winstedt contribution today on the Members Philip D. Mouton Scott B. Reed Joseph B. Stackpole John B. Winterling Only section of www.bridgedeck.org Charles P. Moy Frank E. Reed, Jr. Egon K. Stage Kahai H. Wodehouse Darrin N. Muenzberg Timothy R. Reinholdt James K. Staples John R. Wood or call MM&P Assistant Comptroller Robert E. Murdock Keith W. Restle James W. StClair Christopher Woodward Beverly Gutmann at 410-850-8700 Shane M. Murphy James G. Rettke A.H.Stegen Michela Worthington Arthur R. Murray Karen A. Reyes Leonard A. Stenback Janusz A. Wozniak ext. 11 for more information. Then, Curtis G. Murray In Memory of Charlie Richard C. Stephens Jose B. Yap wear your MM&P watch with pride! Douglas J. Nagy Darley Robert W. Stevenson John B. Young Daniel S. Nakos John J. Reynolds John G. Stewart Frank Zabrocky Roland L. Nalette Javier Riano Laurence B. Stone James R. Zatwarnicki, Jr. Eric B. Nelson Ronald E. Riley Peter K. Strez George N. Zeluff , Jr. Kenneth R. Nelson Steven P. Roberto Tore Stromme Demetrios Zouzoulas Michael E. Nelson James R. Robey Charles A. Stukenborg Ernesto O. Nemesio James J. Robinson Roy T. Sturdivant Douglas A. Nemeth Jay M. Roche Andrew C. Subcleff In Memory of Capt. Glen Paul M. Rochford David A. Sulin Leland Carson L. Rock Th omas Sullivan

November - December 2007 - 24 - The Master, Mate & Pilot placeholder NEWS FROM MITAGS Congratulations Recent Graduates! MITAGS would like to congratulate the following graduates of the Chief Mate/ Master (CMM) Program for their diligence and hard work.

Eric Veloni Eric Veloni graduated from the California Cancellations Maritime Academy in 1994 and joined Students are asked to contact the MITAGS Admissions MM&P in 2000. He lives in Olympia, Department as soon as possible if they are unable to attend a Wash., and sails out of MM&P’s Seattle scheduled class. Failure to do so may prevent another student Hall. Eric spends his free time traveling, from attending class. It may also place you on the “standby list” fishing and watching sporting events. He for all future registrations. would like to thank MITAGS Admissions Coordinator Mary Matlock for being so To contact the Admissions Coordinator, call: helpful during his stay. Telephone: (410) 859-5700, Ext. 3226 Mark C. Wilcox Toll Free: (866) 656-5568 Mark Wilcox joined MM&P in 1997. He Direct Dial: (443) 989-3226 works out of the Norfolk Hall and cur- Fax: (410) 859-5181 rently sails with Military Sealift Command E-mail: [email protected] (MSC) as second officer, navigator and Website: www.mitags.org, under the cargo mate. Mark lives in Virginia Beach “Schedule and Registration” section with his children: Brandon, Joshua, Matthew and Michelle. When he is not working, Mark enjoys camping, hiking, and boating. Equivalencies MITAGS maintains detailed training records for all students. It Keith W. Finnerty also tracks offsite training and course equivalencies. This infor- Keith Finnerty graduated from George mation is sent weekly to the Union Halls to ensure only qualified Washington University in 1991. He joined personnel are dispatched to vessels. MM&P in 1998 and holds his second mate’s license. Keith lives in Baltimore with his Therefore, students are encouraged to request equivalency for wife, Lorie, and daughter, Lorelie. When courses that have been completed at another facility. However, he’s not working, Keith enjoys spending please note that requests will only be considered if the course is quality time with his family. Keith would necessary to satisfy a regulatory requirement or a company train- like to thank staff members at MITAGS for ing requirement. their assistance during his stay. All equivalency requests, along with a copy of the course certifi- cate, should be directed to the MITAGS Academic Coordinator, Joseph E. Miller Diane Ford, via the following: Joseph Miller joined MM&P in 1998, after graduating from the Harry Lundenburg Telephone: (410) 859-5700, Extension 3238 School of Seamanship. He sails out of the Direct Dial: (443) 989-3238 Jersey City Hall and holds a second mate’s Fax: (410) 859-5181 license. He lives in Fairlawn, N.J., with E-mail: [email protected] his wife, Barbara, and son, Joey. When he is not working, Joe enjoys spending time For additional information on course equivalencies, please visit with his family. He also enjoys fine dining, the MITAGS website at www.mitags.org under the “MM&P hiking and boxing. Members” section.

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