"- ' 5- """ft' A??" " • ^' i>;,v :, Zr':::•:• : •:';v-V-r-J^'f v-^-' • • ,••••.•;; • ••••."••••• \.- •.•,•: < A:.V;I-. t.-''"^--4''-^: ••"..•;;^'.,V,.v- : '• .• . •- ••••••-•' '••;••••• -o'-f:•-, •• :«•,•. •:; '•'• •. '. - - i;?- ; " " "' .k.-^r'^.Z. ^ ,-• :..;.?;L : .1 - , . , . . :.v. :..-V.V-.- ' " , h ' " , \M 8% MfllYon Ouf bf W6rk Unemployment at Highest in 34 Years Statutics relsased last month by the percent, the highest figure in 34 years. increase in unemployed was 362,000 for the month of May alone, Robert U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau This is an increase in the jobless workers above that of the April figure. A. Georgine, president of the AFL- of Labor Statistics reveal what most rate of three-tenths of one percent The 8.5 million figure of those out CIO Building and Construction Trades people looking for jobs already know from the previous month. The total of work, however, does not really Department, commented that workers —that unemployment has skyrocketed number of unemployed workers has reflect the true unemployment picture. in the industry "are being buried alive over the past few months to where now reached a staggering 8,538,000 As AFL-CIO President George Meany in the tuimel at the end of which the the U.S. jobless rate is now at 9.2 people, the most since July, 1940. The has recently pointed out, to that num Ford Administration professes to see ber you can add another 1.1 million a light." people who are discouraged and no "With more than one out of every INDEX longer looking for jobs, and another five building and construction workers 1.8 million people who usually work now jobless," Georgine declared, "we ^ HM Legislative News . SlU ships receive awards .Page 9 fulltime, but who are partially unem can't see any light, nor can we see Merchant Marine hearings Transcoiorado ployed, and you get a total figure of President Ford's logic." begin Page 5 commended Page 6 over 11 million people who are either The construction industry is not the Transportation Institute unemployed or underemployed. Continued on Page 23 head testifies at Shipping hearings Page 5 Dispatchers' Reports Page 18 Employment for the month of May Washington Activities .!... Page 8 Ships' Committees ... Page 4 actually increased, for the second - New Contract War risk insurance Page 6 Ships' Digests Page 28 month in a row, but because there was also a sharp rise in the total labor Printed In Special force, there was an increase in the jobless rate. Total employment rose July LOG Training and Upgrading to 84,402,000, an increase of 316,000, The entire texts of the new Union News but the entire labor force rose by Frelghtship and Tanker contracts New SlU contract Page 3 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and 678,000 to a total of 92,940,000. will be published in a special July President's Report Page 2 viliiie the overall economic picture issue of the Seaforers LOG. Membership meeting in application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in has been bleak, over 3,600,000 work-. This special edition will also in Mobile Page 22 ers have joined the unemployment Headquarters Notes Page 9 bosuns recertification dicate all of the revised sections^ and 'A' seniority ranks In the past nine months, some additions and other changes con upgrading Pages 10-11 Industries have been hit much harder General News dum others. For example, m the con tained in both contracts. GED requirements and These new contracts, which Crew of Mayaguez tell their application Pages 30-31 struction Industry the unemployment story Centerfold rate Is a whopping 21.8 percent, an took effect on June 16, 1975, will govern wages, overtime rates, Membership News all-time hlg^, and a figure more than Fit-out on the Great double that of a year ago. work rules and other working Lakes .Pages 12-13 New SlU pensioners Page 25 Final Departures Page 27 In noting the 2.5 percent increase conditions untU June 15 of 1978. Maritime Day in Mobile ... Page 6 in unemployed construction workers Security Act, through Congress last year and as far as the President's desk, but it was pocket-vetoed. We are back in Congress again this year with the legislation similar to the Energy Transportation Security Act, We will accept nothing less than a progressive program—a cargo preference program—that will guarantee long-term recovery for American-flag tanker operations and long-term job opportunities for American maritime workers. PRESIDENT'S Of equal legislative importance to the American merchant marine today is continued preservation of the Jones Act which for 55 years has provided unyielding protection to the job jurisdiction of American workers in the REPORT: carriage of domestic cargoes. Paul Hall In recent years, the multinational oil companies have led the way in increasing attacks on the Jones Act on many fronts. However, the com panies' ultimate goal in breaking the Jones Act is to bring in their foreign- f'i ' flag ships to carry Alaskan pipeline oil to U.S. ports in the lower 48 states. . T' A Solid Base for the Under the Jones Act, 100 percent of all Alaskan oil destined for U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-flag vessels. So far, we have been extremely successful in blocking these busting Future attempts. However, only constant vigilance and continued legislative actions The long-term future of the United States maritime industry—^whether it on our part will keep the Jones Act and the job security of thousands of will continue to move ahead and revitalize or whether it will founder in American maritime workers intact. stagnation—depends in large part on the final and successful disposition of The third area of vital legislative importance to the U.S. maritime industry i - the SIU's fights in three very important legislative areas. today is a bill known as the Non-National Carrier Bill, which was recently i The most pressing problem facing the industry today and the jobs of the introduced in the U.S. Senate by Hawaii Senator Daniel K. Inouye. If enacted, i thousands of Americans employed in it is the depressed state of the American this necessary bill would help put America's berth line operators on a more tanker market. There are 31 U.S.-flag tankers now laid up with predictions competitive scale with third-flag carriers, who employ low paid, and in many from the Maritime Administration that this number could shortly rise to cases, improperly trained foreign seamen. The bill would stabilize competi I 40 imemployed tankers with an aggregate tonnage of 1.8 million dead tion by forcing third-flag carriers to set rates no lower than the lowest rate weight tons. charged by a U.S.-flag carrier or the national-flag carrier of America's trading Too many people in government attribute the depressed American tanker partner in a specific trade. - market to the general depression in the world market. But the simple fact is For years, the U.S. merchant marine has had to contend with the rate- that American tanker operators for years have had trouble finding long-term cutting practices of third-flag operators. But today, when third-flag carriers, employment for their ships. This is the real problem; at the present time the led by the Russian Far Eastern Shipping Co., are conducting unprecedented United States has no viable program to keep the vessels of its merchant campaigns to capture and control America's vast trades in import and export marine working and out of layup. cargoes, a measure such as the Inouye Bill is more important than ever. The . i 'The answer to this problem, though, is not a program such as providing SIU will be at the forefront of this important fight to keep U.S. berth line tax concessions to oil companies who use U.S.-flag ships in the carriage of operators in business and American Seafarers working. imported oil, because programs like this would only provide a short-term All three of these legislative goals are designed to give the American flurry in shipping and short-term relief to the U.S. tanker market. merchant marine a solid basis for long-term future growth. These kinds of The solution to the problem is a program of cargo preference—a program programs are what the U.S. maritime industry needs, and it is these kind of that would require 30 percent of the nation's oil imports to be carried on programs that the SIU will continue to fight for—programs that will provide American-built, American-manned, American-flag tankers. American maritime workers with the best possible job opportunities and job We succeeded in getting such a program, the Energy Transportation security guarantees for years to come. 'v" A"'---' Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage pa:d at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 6, June 1975. Seafarers Log •• • New Siij Cofiiract Negdilated - 1; 1 ' : 1 Pay,Vacation, Pension, Increases Won '1' After intensive negotiations the SIU f reached a new three-year agreement with the Union's contracted operators providing for across-the-board wage in creases in each of the three years of the contract, and substantial increases in vacation, pension and welfare bene fits. The contract went into effect at fv i 12:01 a.m. on June 16, 1975 after a i wide consensus of the SIU membership 1 overwhelmingly ratified the contract at special Union meetings held at all SIU ii'! halls on Saturday, June 14, 1975. Sea farers will again vote on the contract i 'V !l at the regular July membership meet • :y *7^n ings. i I To poll the complete membership vote, SIU patrolmen will board each I SIU contracted ship as it comes into SIU President Paul Hall, who served as chairman of the special Union meeting at Headquarters on June 14 to vote port and hold a Union meeting to tally on the new contract, addresses over 300 New York Seafarers who attended the meeting. After three hours of their votes. discussion on the contract, the new three-year agreement was ratified unanimously. Seated left is SIU Vice President Frank Drozak, who read the terms of the new contract to the membership. 't i Throiighoat the contract talks, the Union Negotiating Committee based April and submitted a detailed set of ference set the guidelines for negotia mium rate for this work on weekends their demands on the recommendations proposals. tions and produced great results. The and holidays. SIU President Paul Hall, who overall increases in our new contract received from the members and evalu Fringe Benefits ated by the 66 Seafarers vrho attended chaired the special ratification meet has given the Seafarer the opportunity the two-week Seafarers Conference in ing at Headquarters, said "the Con- to increase his earning power by a The new contract also provides for minimum of 20 percent." very substantial increases for the Sea Under the new contract, all base farer in vacation pay. For Group I monthly wages have been raised 12V^i men in the key ratings, vacation pay percent the first year, five percent the has been increased from $1,400 to second year, and five percent the third $2,200 which is a 57 percent increase. year. These same percentage increases Group II men will be raised from And the New Contract also apply to premium rates, penalty $1,200 to $1,800, a 50 percent in rates, and overtime rates for work per crease, and Group III men from • ( formed in excess of eight hours, Mon $1,000 to $1,400, a 40 percent in At 4he April 1975 Seafarers Conference in Piney Point, Md., 66 day through Friday. (For examples on crease. delegates worfced long and hard for two weeks reviewing the many areas how these increases affect some of the In the area of pensions, all SIU :-r a affecting the maritime industry today as well as the suggestions submitted ratings, see special story on this page.) members going out on retirement after by their Union brothers. The result was a detailed and well-studied list of In addition, the rate for longshore Jime 15, 1975 will receive a $350 a recommendations which helped guide the SIU contract department during work Monday through Friday has been month pension, an increase of $100 a the negotiations. increased to the level of the premium month over the old pension. The addi- 'i The contract recomniendations made by the delegates along with the rate, and time and one half the pre Continued on Page 24 actions taken in the new contract on those recommendations are listed below. As can be seen, the recommendations played an important role in the negotiations. New Contract Rate Schedules The SIU's new three-year agreement with the operators provides for across-the- RECOMMENDATIONS board increases in all base monthly wages, premium rates, penalty rates, and ' >.»,.•v! I AT C0NFERBJ»?CE v:g; k THE NEW CONTRACT overtime rates for work performed in excess of eight hours Monday through Fri day, amounting to I2V2 percent the first year, five percent the second year and f • It shotlid be a thi^e^j^ar cdotrtu:^^^ • A three year contract providing five percent the third year. with a wage increase the first year, for a wage increase of 12Vd percent To give Seafarers an idea of how the new contract will increase their earnings, It>r "• in the first year, 5 percent in the ? • and wage increase and cost of living several ratings from each of the three unlicensed shipboard departments with the increase in the second and third second year and 5 percent in the third year; In regards to cost of accompanying old and new pay rates, are printed below. Next month, the LOG living increases, any cost of living will print a special supplemental issue carrying the complete texts of both the adjustments that may be required Standard Freightship Agreement and the Standard Tanker Agreement. will be payable in 1976 and 1977. STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT (effective 6/16/75) The Union is still engaged in negotiations concerning the specific BASE MONTHLY WAGES procedures to calculate the cost of New Rate New Rate New Rate living adjustment. (effective (effective (effective Old Rate 6/16/75) 6/16/76) 6/16/77) •. After lengthy discussions relative • The Negotiating Committee to questions of Premium Overtime won increases in the premium over Boatswain 804.96 905.58 950.86 998.40 Rate being paid for all overtime time rate, penalty rates and regular Boatswain (SL Ts, SL 18's, 1075.08 1128.83 Work in excess of eight hours, it was overtime rates for wdrk perfbnried LASH, Mariner) 1023.89 Abie Seaman 612.85 689.46 723.93 760.13 determined by the delegates that the in excess of eight hours Monday 538.92 565.87 594.16 through Friday at the same percent Ordinary Seaman 479.04 regular rate of overtime should re Chief Electrician 946.97 1065.34 1118.61 1174.54 main as presently in the contract on ages as for base monthly wages— Ch. Elect. (SL Ts, SL 18's, work performed in excess of eight \7.V2 percent the first year, 5 per LASH, Mariner) 1095.42 1150.19 1207.70 hours from Monday through Friday. cent the second year and 5 percent QMED 910.12 1023.89 1075.08 1128.83 the third year. Oiler 612.85 689.46 723.93 760.13 Wiper 569.28 640.44 672.46 706.09 • All day workers should be guar • Guarantees that the Company Chief Steward 804.96 905.58 950.86 998.40 shall offer to all deck and engine Ch. Stew. (SL7's,SL 18's, anteed the Option of weekend and 1128.83 unlicensed personnel possessing a LASH, Mariner) 1023.89 1075.08 holiday work. 1023.89 1075.08 1128.83 Group I rating, a minimum of 8 Steward/Cook 820.50 Cook & Baker 697.38 784.55 823.78 864.97 hours during every weekend at sea, Messman 475.31 534.72 561.46 589.53 •» " or pro-rata thereof, to cover situ- V/- ' . ations when the ship is not at sea For more of new wage, premium, - ' I, - ? for a full weekend. and overtime rates, see page 23. €oniimeedonpage24 Page 3 June, 1975 -1 KBlg«5-.i55aB! mm The'Committee Pa^e Merrimac Committee Mount Navigator Committee ;;' < • ' J 1 f) f' Recertified Bosun Ward Wallace (seated right) ship's chairman of the bulk Seated center is Recertified Bosun Arne Eckert. ship's chairman of the 15 SS carrier SS Merrimac (Ogden Marine) at a payoff on June 3 in the port of Mount Navigator (Cove Tankers) at a payoff on May 15 at Stapelton Anchorage, Philadelphia with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Stanley S.I., N.Y. Other members of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Pump Warhula (seated): Steward Delegate Peter Batayias; Educational Director man William D. Hatchel, educational director; Fireman-Watertender Jose Raymond Shaynick, and Deck Delegate John Yates. The steamer carried Valenzuela. engine delegate; Third Cook Albert Brown, steward delegate, coal to Antwerp from the port of Norfolk in late May. and AB James L. Sanders, deck delegate. The vessel is on a voyage to Egypt. Fort Hoskins Committee SS Boston Committee The Ship's Committee of the T-2 SS Cities Service Fort Hosk/ns (Inter Ocean) wait for the payoff on June 10 at Stapleton Anchorage. S.I.. N.Y. They are ii Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph (standing left) ship's chairman of the con- !i (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Raymond Orso; Steward Delegate Alphonse Holl- ings; Ship's Chairman Francis Gomez, and Deck Delegate Jerry Correlli. tainership SS Boston (Sea-Land) waits to confer with SlU Patrol.man Teddy The vessel left the port of Houston on May 19 on a coastwise run. Babkowski (seated) on May 8 at a payoff in the port of New York. The rest of the-Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Chief Steward J. Keno. secretary- reporter; Deck Delegate George Alexander; Engine Delegate Frank Sandy, Mayaguez Committee and Chief Cook S. Bell, steward delegate. The ship is on the coastwise run. Thomas Jefferson Committee ''' t:-. J=.. i.V -* : , ' . I ' rS. M.a 1. ti ••• f Recertified Bosun Jacob Levin (center rear), ship's chairman of the con- At a payoff on June 9 on Pier 7. Brooklyn. N.Y.. the Ship's Committee of the tainership SS Mayaguez (Puerto Rico Marine)—not to be confused with the C-4 Mariner,.the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) lined up to pay their dues celebrated shuttleship SS Mayaguez (Sea-Land) seized May 12 by the Cam to seated SlU Patrolman Ed Morris (extreme left). First in line is A. J. Doty bodian Navy and rescued by the U.S. Navy on May 15—gets together with the (seated) and standing (I. to r.): capped Chief Steward Floyd Mitchell, secre rest of the Ship's Committee at a payoff June 3 in the port of Baltimore follow tary-reporter; 2nd Electrician Douglas McLeod. engine delegate; Chief Elec ing a coastwise run. The committee members are (I. to r. front): Steward trician Jack Brock, educational director, and Cook and Baker Claude Delegate S. A. Simsuangco; Engine Delegate P. Marcial; and Educational Di Hollings. steward delegate. Other members of the crew are in the foreground and background. The Thomas Jefferson was the last commercial U.S. mer I • rector Christopher Killeen. With Bosun Levin are (I. to r.): Deck Delegate Eugene Greaux. and Chief Steward R. Campbell, secretary-reporter. chant ship to quit the port of Saigon. - I - Page4 . , Seafarers Log f .O J BrtH9d Bstls for M4srifsme Reform -Po/fcy < i- Urging Congress to "establish a na in the U.S. merchant marine. courage the growth of the U.S. fleet Stating that he believed "the basic tional cargo policy that would assure • The national policy supporting through a defense policy that would goal of U.S. maritime policy continues that U.S. ships would carry a substan "the U.S. effective control fleet" (ships allot to the private U.S. merchant ma to be to build a strong, balanced and tial portion of U.S. foreign commerce," owned by U.S. companies but registered rine all support, sealift and auxiliary competitive U.S. merchant marine Herb Brand, the president of the Trans under foreign flags) be terminated im duties now performed by the military's which can operate on trade routes portation Institute, testified June 11 be mediately. own support fleet. throughout the world, serving the na fore the House Merchant Marine Sub • The defense establishment be • A permanent body composed of tion's economy in peacetime and as committee during its review of U.S. called upon to give a detailed estimate maritime industry and defense officials, sisting U.S. military forces in war or maritime policies and programs. of the nation's emergency sealift needs as well as members of the Merchant national emergencies," Brand told the Reviewing the progress of the U.S. in order to determine the number of Marine Subcommittee be established to House subcommittee "the recommen merchant fleet during a 10-year rebuild U.S. ships that would be needed to serve as a forum for examining issues dations that the Transportation Insti ing program which began with the pas move related cargoes. that affect maritime's role in national tute presents today are all aimed at sage of the Merchant Marine Act of • The U.S. military seek to en security. hastening the achievement of this goal." 1970, the House subcommittee was told K by Brand that "the Transportation In Af Halfway Mark of1970 Art stitute feels strongly that the factors af fecting the U.S. maritime industry today vary greatly from those envisioned by Congress in 1970." Panel Reviewing U.S. Maritime Policies Transportation Institute is a Wash WASHINGTON—The House mer circumstances and new developments • The subcommittee will seek to ington, D.C.-based organization dealing chant marine subcommittee began an since 1970, and try to encourage better determine "how many and what kinds with maritime research and education. extensive review earlier this month of governmental coordination and cooper of U.S.-flag ships and U.S. shipbuild Pointing out that problems such as U.S. maritime promotional policies and ation in maritime areas. ing facilities are required for national "oil embargoes, raw materials producer programs. The hearings will be held throughout security." International economic issues monopolies, state-owned fleets, chang The review comes at the mid-way the months of June and July. Among that have arisen or become intensified ing political alignments and other point of the 10-year program to rebuild the topics scheduled for discussion, and since 1970, will be examined, including manifestations of increased government all segments of the U.S.-flag merchant those for which testimony will be heard, the growth and implications of the involvement in international shipping" fleet which began five years ago with are: national defense; economic bene Soviet merchant marine and the were not considered serious threats the passage of the Merchant Marine fit; construction subsidy program; oper greatly increased efforts of developing when the 1970 Act was written. Brand Act of 1970. ating subsidy program; ship construc countries to promote their maritime testified that these new problems "make The goal of the hearings, according tion loan and mortgage insurance industries. it imperative that U.S. maritime pol to Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), program, and tax issues. • The economic benefits which re icies be reviewed before the U.S. fleet chairwoman of the full House Mer Representatives from the SIU will be sult from the subsidy program will be is seriously aJffected." chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, testifying in some of the major areas. explored, and inquiry will be made as To help the U.S. merchant marine and' ranking minority committee mem (See related article on this page) to whether "subsidizing the shipbuilding meet these problems. Brand urged that ber Rep. Philip-E. Ruppe (R.-Mich.), The subcommittee has outlined the and ship operating industries will prove the subcommittee act on a six-point is to assess the current maritime situ focus it hopes the hearings will center [of] greater economic benefit to the program. ation, explore methods of improving on under each of the six general nation than subsidizing other compara In addition to establishing a national current programs, examine changes in headings: ble industries." The subcommittee will cargo preference policy, this program attempt to determine if there is "in recommends that: adequate coordination" between the • The Maritime Administration set SIU Financial Committee principal agencies responsible for U.S. up an office to promote new investment maritime policy. • The subcommittee will look into ftep/acemenfs ways to improve the construction-dif ferential subsidy program, including Aboard whether a "further decline in the sub sidy rate should be encouraged or Ship mandated in the future and whether specific statutory guidelines or incen If is always of the utmost ihi> tives can be developed to encourage t^ortahee for all SIU>contracted ves series construction, encourage high sels to he fully and properly mansed technology construction, reduce the at all l^es with SlU personnel in cyclical nature of the industry, and the unlicensed jobs. In order tp minimize conflicts between naval and insure this, all SlU members are commercial building requirements." asked to adbere to the provisions id • The subcommittee will also inves the contract which spell out procef tigate whether the "essential trade dures for departuig from a vessel route" concept continues to have ^#d getting a replacement. June SIU Financial Committee chairman, W. H. Cassidy (far right) checks validity; whether to continue to tie Ithe jumVisdin^^ over the audits of committee members (clockwise from the left): J. J. Kane, subsidized lines to particular trade ^eij^t^p and ^ Frank Adkins, William Seltzer, Robert Zaragoza, Juan Patino and C. J. routes; whether ODS contracts should -fi 't lij^C^n 57, sufasectiim'^ 3 :: in ;thi Dougherty early this month at work in one of the Headquarters buildings. continue to be granted for long periods, ij^gbtshlip. Section 55, subsectioii The quarterly.financial committee was elected by the membership at the June and whether and under what circum 13 m the Tankear) read as meeting at Headquarters. stances should subsidy be provided on "Any member of the routes that are already served by U.S.- iPersonnel will he allowed to flag non-subsidized operators. the vessel in any port in con'^; QMEDs Complete Course • An assessment of how the current United Stotes or depression in world tanker markets upon 24 hours notice to threatens the existing ship construction faster prior to the schedided sati^ loan and mortgage insurance program; of the vessel. However, when whether proper standards are in exist Is expected to ence to determine what kinds of equip 1.1\ ^depart on a weekend, such notic ment qualify for coverage, and whether :dhall be given not later than 1 p.mi adequate administrative controls exist .• I ^'liday." . ^ for the Title XI program. .,l;l If this procedure is properly foil • There will be a "general appraisal I, the Union will have sufficient of the capital construction fund, and . 'l time to send a replacement for any it will be compared with the tax ucrewmember leaving a ship. If a structure available to foreign-flag oper |replacemeut fails to show on board ators." The subcommittee also plans sepa Ithe Union should be notified. And^ - ' V! ^„inb event, should a crmvmemh^^ rate oversight hearings later this year Heave a vessel until his replacement on the regulatory laws and the Federal larrives. In this way iSIU-contracte Maritime Commission. They will be •• s wffl safl o«Iy with SI "strictly for the purpose of examining . iinel. Lundeberg School QMED Instructor Jack FarceII (far right) shows off his the general maritime policy issues" set students in May of (I. to r.): Vasco Worrell; Russell Cheely, and Fred Head. forth. li iuiie, 1975 Pages "'-.J Jin Port of MotHe Unity Is the Theme on Maritime Day Over . 200 representatives from all this evening—the new spirit of unity in ing supertankers, LASH vessels, OBO sounded many times by those in mari segments of the maritime industry, man the maritime industry." and LNG carriers—that will add more time labor when he told the group that agement, labor and government, at Casey went on to explain that the than six million tons to the U.S. fleet. "buUding new ships is not going to tended a gala banquet in Mobile, Ala. uniting force that "ties together the "They should significantly enhance our solve all our problems. The American last month held by the Central Region group's diverse membership" (labor, position," he said. merchant marine needs cargo—lots of Action Group of the National Maritime government and shipping management) But Casey also struck a chord it,** he said. Council in conjunction with the Pro is their common desire to promote the peller Club of Mobile. U.S. merchant marine and to make it The affair, which was held on May "fully responsible to the nation's ship 22, National Maritime Day, had unity pers." as its central theme^—cooperation be The Commerce Department official tween all sectors of the maritime indus also described the groundwork which try which will eventually restore the has been laid for the revitalization of American merchant marine to the num the U.S. maritime industry, an industry ber one spot in the world. which after reaching its highest peaks Among those in attendance at the during the Second World War, has banquet was SIU Vice President Lind- plummeted to where, today, U.S. ships sey Williams, who told the group that carry less than seven per cent of U.S. "we in the labor movement fully sub foreign commerce. scribe" to the NMC's stated objective Foremost among the factors which of revitalizing the commercial shipping are contributing to this revitalization, industry through increased efficiency, Casey said, is the settling of grievances superior performance and competitive between management and labor inter cost. Williams also said that those who ests. participate in the NMC are "all sales Era of Stability men for American-flag vessels" and are continuing to make a concerted effort "This has resulted in an unprece to attract and hold the support of the dented era of stability," he said. "There SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams (far right) attends press conference in American shipper. has not been a strike by seafaring labor Mobile last month prior to National Maritime Day banquet sponsored by Vice President Williams was also on on the East or Gulf Coast for over three Central Region Action Group of the National Maritime Council in conjunction hand to introduce Howard F. Casey, years. I am confident that this coopera with the Mobile Propeller Club. Others attending are, (from I. to r.): Julian W. deputy assistant secretary of Commerce tion will facilitate agreement on other Smith, president of the Mobile Propeller Club; Howard F. Casey, deputy for maritime affairs, who was replacing contracts presently imder negotiation." assistant secretary of Commerce for maritime affairs, and Capt. J. W. Clark, SIU President Paul Hall as the main The deputy secretary also took note president of Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. speaker of the evening. President Hall of some of the effects of the 1970 Mer was unable to attend the banquet. chant Marine Act by stating that since the Act was passed "the American ship Navy Head Cites Transcolorado Spirit of Unity building and shipping industries have In noting that he was "pinch-hitting" become less dependent upon govern For 'Outstanding Performance' for HJIU, Casey said, "It may seem un ment subsidies and more competitive usual for a representative of government with their foreign counterparts." In Sealift of S. Viet Refugees to be speaking in place of a union of He went on to say that 56 "highly U.S. Secretary of the Navy J. Wil man concern in time of need. ficial, but appropriately this substitution productive ships valued at more than liam Middendorf commended the "The officers and men of your ship goes to prove a theme of my remarks $3 billion" have been ordered—^includ- SlU-contracted SS Transcolorado can be very proud of the contributions (Hudson Waterways) and her gallant they have made to the welfare of their Brand Hits War Risk Insurance crew late last month for their "out fellow men and to the reputation of the standing performance" and "skill and U.S. merchant marine. courage" in the evacuation of thou "Skill, courage, compassion and dedi For 3rd Flag Ships; Backs Bill sands of South Vietnamese refugees cation to a cause and a willingness to from the port of Cam Ranh Bay in exert effort far above that normally ex WASHINGTON, — Herb Brand, "effective control" of the United States. early April. pected in the line of duty are but a few president of the Transportation Insti These ships, which are owned by Amer In a letter of commendation to the of the characteristics which typified tute, a Washington, D.C.-based re ican oil interests, are registered under ship, crew and owners of the vessel, their performance throughout the evac search organization representing a wide the flags of Panama, Honduras and Seatrain Lines, Inc., Secretary Mid uation effort. segment of the deep-sea and inland Liberia. dendorf declared: "Thousands of South Vietnamese waterway shipping industries, has res In a letter to Rep. Thomas N. Down "Please accept my heartiest congrat owe their futures and in many cases olutely endorsed a bill that would ing (D-Va.), chairman of the Subcom ulations and gratitude for the outstand their lives to the men serving aboard extend U.S. Government war risk in mittee on Merchant Marine of the ing performance you and your ship's your ship and on the other vessels that surance to American-flag vessels for an House Merchant Marine and Fisheries crew demonstrated during the evacua took part in the overall operation. additional five years. War risk insur Committee, Brand affirmed: tion of South Vietnam. As they have "Please convey to them both my per ance was first instituted under Title XII "Effective control is little more than time and again fliroughout this nation's sonal appreciation and the regard of the of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. a theory by which the oil companies history, the men of the U.S. merchant uniformed Navy men whom they so At the same time. Brand registered attempt to justify their non-payment of marine have displayed great profes ably supported and worked with in this strong opposition to the extension of U.S. taxes and their employment of sional skill and equ^y admirable hu humanitarian undertaking." this insurance to an approximate 260 non-American workers. There is no third-flag ships now included under the factual basis for believing that foreign- program and supposedly under the flag tankers, regardless of who they are 13 MuftiUngual Lifeboat Grads owned by, :are under any control of the United States." The Transportation Institute presi Annual Cherk-Up dent urged that war risk insurance be limited to U.S.-flag commercial vessels, When did you have your last and pointed out that "oil companies and check-up? Unless you renew your other owners of foreign-flag vessels clinic Card each year, you will not have used war risk insurance for their be able to ship out. So, if your own propaganda purposes, Claiming clinic card Is nearlng expiration that such insurance is proof that their and you are in a port where the vessels are under effective control." SIU maintains a clinic, take the Brand concluded: "The Transporta tion Institute feels it is time for Congress time to get a check-up and renew to legislate an end to anything that your card. A free annual check-up encourages the growth and utilization Lifeboat ticket Instructor Abe Easter (with cravat) with 13 multilingual pupils is one of the benefits provided for of foreign-flag shipping at the expense in his class of (I. to r.): Jieme Ramirez; Gregorio Rios; Victor Acevedo; Ber members and fiielr dependents by of the American merchant marine. Only nard Ayala; Raffaele Ascione; Felix Santiago; Eduardo Padilla; Easter; Ahmad the SIU Welfare Plan. Also, an vessels built in the United States and Alammari; Robert Arena; George Salazar; Angel Roman; Angel Perez, and annual check-up is one more safe manned by American citizens provide Jose Santiago. The Seafarer multilingOal upgraders speak and write English guard for a long, healthy life. national security and economic i5enefits as a second language beside their native languages which include Italian, to the United States." Arabic, Greek and Spanish. Page 6 Saafarers Log r-SPAD Honor Roll i '(••y «• •"''-'X;^^'''*'*' ' ;: of 1975 ^ ,i - 'i^; V ^ >• •'<1 . i 148 Donate $100 or More to SPAD s The fpllowing Seafarers, 148 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to' both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund during the first six nionths of 1975, (The law prohibits the use of any im ion money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The rndsi effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Two who have realized how important it is to let the i SIU's voice be heard in the halls of Congress have contributed $200, and one has contributed $300. For the next six months, the LOG will be running the i: SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcomin» years our political role rriust be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected^ R. A. Abrams W.Compton R. Hernandez J.Lewis J.Michael ii i W. Adams ^ K. Conklbi R. Honeycntt H.Labedalii C.E. Miller i. • M.W.CiHmoHy — E. S. Ingelbrigtsen I H.S.Lnidsey W.L. Mitchell ' J. Algina W.E.Coutaiit «; »• . L.IoTiiid P.Loleas F. MoUna i f , i . ,.. f Aikn > W.JMUIIS ^ , • L.R.»toiiriidd C.Mollard in • D, Anderson P. De Guzman R. Jbrdan- X::' : T.A.Martian F.Mongelli IS. - s-i'. y- ' ^ ' |1 J. £» Anderson J.Didomenico X btKanoa y : JJ.Martin A £.X.1^oney • A* Arbnica LDiGioigio C.Kelly / ^ G. McCartney , E.Mbrris ?...... s'' R. H. Aveiy . • ;| S.Ktog - S'S" D.McKay y'^- W.Mocifa '' (ill X T.Babkowsidl K. Kiisnniato 54 C.McMuliln • J. A. Morrison . V : Afj j N.N.Baihia C.Ducofe Fa La Hayc . , - H. Mesfnrd / 4: 1 O. J.Mortenson • I - ' r' , W.Bdlinger :i. . ! '• S'.S'SSS" l>.£.Napier ; • N.EIberson: S 1^1 .-.I.'--' : P.O.EIIis L.Neira m F.Famen rM.Bbmton . J.Fay F.Taylor II r . ' 'i?; mmr R Fischer If:S:L.. I. D* Bonefont C. D. Florons OaPa^me KaTerpe ; "•4 ~ ' R. Garcia J.Petez H.Troxclair gyl-iW----. ;G. Brown W.Rettenhacher RaWilbum B. BiyanI yXiXiliiBi i •' ' ' W.HaH,$r. L.Roher«son jC.m5ott J.V.Hardin T. Robertson * — A. Campbell I M. A.Hauf ^ \ . I. P.Woit -..".I-,SI, til •sX% Page 7 'June, 1975 f •-4 ^ - •: ".IA ;"Vw • ' •5' v,,,7 ' • •' -sv-• ••'Xf-'''.. V. . y l^-s»v * '"Xv. »•- . -•:,; • - . ;'.•• • ^ I ' ••• '^•••:'/••' w'l-v i ^oxiing, senate sei uo RP^ . ti,ej ^ommittee chafrm deficit targets ^^"'•^'ittees to •?-* ^•Mmkie Brock A I Mfudclinc' ^^^ermioe ov- ^^oretheMav i?!? ®®asure for ^^'"^'ons- .a,>Si2Si had h« ^^timatejy the S could 1^ ^ Portion of tu °P®'afes ihef •I ^•a. m f7> -> : -. r PI iiPl r^llp •••;:'PV9-i--j; - 0^^- ^ ^ ... -'.: /-'K" asssss^^l S®aferers[ v'" >>;/'"«i;C. •, ' 4 ously bargain to achieve because they represented components of a contract 'i that would benefit the largest number of Seafarers. On behalf of the negotiating committee, I would like to thank the member ship and the Conference delegates for their help in making this contract one of the finest in the U.S. maritime industry. ' » Headquarters Notes Bpsun Recertification Program I would like to congratulate the bosuns who have completed the Bosuns Recertification Program this month. They are the 23rd class of bosuns who > by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak have graduated from this program with a better understanding of their Union s and the entire maritime industry. The presence of these recertified bosuns on board SlU-contracted ships has resulted in a significant drop in shipboard g beefs and contractual disputes. *A* Seniority Upgrading As your vice president in charge of contracts and contract enforcement, I After completing the SIU's Seniority Upgrading Program this month, five am happy to report that the SIU's negotiation team has reached a new con more Seafarers have received their full Union 'A' books. As full book mem tract agreement with our operators that not only contains significant increases bers these men will now have greater shipping opportunities, as well as added f in wages, overtime and pension, but also includes a number of beneficial work responsibilities and duties. rule changes. (See page 3 for the new contract provisions.) 'B' book members who meet the requirements should take advantage of Much of the credit for this new contract, which, considering the present this program and apply immediately. state of the maritime industry, is one of the finest packages ever secured for this membership, belongs to those members who took the time to submit Firefighfing recommendations and to the 66 delegates to the Seafarers Conference who ; s ^ ; spent two weeks in Piney Point evaluating those recommendations and formu The SIU's firefighting course, which had been a one-day program conducted lating a sound set of proposals. at the firefighting facility in Earle, New Jersey, has been expanded to a two- These proposals gave the negotiating committee a firm position from which day program. we could, with confidence, negotiate a contract that represented the needs and This expanded course will consist of one day of classroom training at the wishes of the entire membership. Harry Lxmdeberg School, followed by a day of practical firefighting training By drafting suggestions and recommendations that fairly and accurately at the MSG administered facility in Earle, N.J. reflected the needs of the majority of SIU members, these delegates enabled If you are interested in attending this valuable safety course, you should us to sit down at the negotiating table with specific goals that we could vigor contact any SIU representative. if .1 ' f' • W'l : SIU Ships Get Safety Awards Two SlU-manned ships, the USNS "We salute these valiant ships and their Tallulah (Hudson Waterways) and the courageous officers and crews. Their SS Robert Toombs (Waterman Steam heroic efforts under stress and adversity ship) were among the five American- are a credit to all men who go down to flag vessels named to receive this year's the sea in ships. The awards given are Ship Safety Achievement Awards. also emblematic of the highest tradi These prestigious awards are pre tions of safety beyond the call of duty sented annually by the American In which have chmacterized American- stitute of Merchant Shipping and the flag merchant ships and the men who National Safety Council Marine Divi sail them since the beginning of our sion to U.S.-flag ships and their crews nation nearly 200 years ago." who "perform exceptional feats such as The American Institute of Merchant rescue at sea, outstanding demonstra Shipping and the National Safety Coun tions of safety training contributing to cil also jointly sponsored awards for saving lives aboard ship, as well as for general ship safety, and awards cover dramatic actions on the world's ship ing safety of dockworkers, dredgers and ping lanes." The awards are given for a shipyard workers. These safety achieve total ship effort and teamwork on the ment awards reflect no loss of time due 2 Upgrading Welders Graduate part of the crew, rather than for individ to job related injuries throughout the ual achievements. year. Upgrading welding Instructor Charlie Nalen (center) with two of his latest The USNS Tallulah and her crew will graduates (I. to r.): Clifford Duke and Douglas Laughlin on May 29 at the The SlU-contracted Calmar Steam receive an award for rescuing 257 crew- ship Co. won first prize in the dry cargo HLSS in Piney Point, Md. members from a burning British cruise safety area for incurring the lowest fleet ship off the coast of Key West, Fla. injury frequency rate in comparison The crew of the SS Robert Toombs with other carriers. will receive a framed Citation of Merit award for pulling together in a team The SlU-contracted Great Lakes effort to contain a raging shipboard fire, company, Huron Cement, won first which could have gutted the entire ship, prize in the self-unloader category. of Benefits AIMS president Reynolds said these Workers of North America Welfare by utilizing the most professional safety and firefighting procedures. awards signify that "a human being has have adopted d CoordiriMpri^ o^ Beriefits ckiuse wMtdi M effective i been saved from a broken arm or leg, May 7, 197Si The purpose of this clause is tp avoid duplic0ing the payment In announcing the winners, James J. Reynolds, president of the American or a life has been saved because of ^ benefits where a member's spouse is already covered by another group plan. ^ safety." , What follows is the Coordination of BmefUs cidUs has been added Institute of Merchant Shipping, stated: the Rules and Regulations of the UiW Welfare Plan: Tlie United Industnal Woricers Welfare Plan wUl be the iwrii^iy f an4 wW benefits that would otherwise be pau^l hi ,| COORDINATION OF BENEFITS the abrenre of any dnpMcate corerage if the person for whom ; Thls .j^an and oD benefits hereunder, except death and diOTemberment the claim is made is an Empioyre or JfependentJdiildl of a male f enefits, are subject to be coordinated with any other group, individual, or Employee. ^ryi^ contract, policy, or other agref^ent (2) The United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan will be the secondary| I with the Union or other employee benefit organizations, the cost of which is souree of payment and will deduct benefits payaMe by any other j fMTovlded, in whole or in part, by an employer of an employee, a retired ;,plan if the person for whOm. the, claim« is, made is not an ptoplo aLnlovee or a member of the em^byee^ lainil5r, eithw or indirectly, or the Dependent chdd of a mafoi^j^oye^ .. _ . I , (md Jv ptaa spoiHored by or oflierwise provided lor by my Federd, Stale or (3) If (1) and (2) (iWve do opt Klablob tlM order otbm^Jpay'oe'rt, I mwmiiSai autborily, taeludtaa but not limbed to, no-6ratt insoianee. the pian which has covered the pe^o for whtm the daim is made jj, I The coordination Of benefits wai be administered in accordance with the • for the longer perrod of time shali be considered the primary sonrce trowing priorities of payment: ofhenelits. (a) If the other plan previding beiiefits for a person covered ujider the Benefits otherwise payable under the United Industrial Workers Welfare United Industrial Worfcers Welfare Plan does not have a coord Plan shall be reduced in accordance with the above priorities of payment nf benefits or duplication of benefits provisions, benefits payable for to the extent necessary so that the sum of such reduced benefits payable covered expenses under the other plan wHl be paid in full before wy under all group plans shall not exceed the total of the rea^nable and benefits are paid by the United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan. customary charges for the services provided. If the other plan covering an individual eiigible for benefits under the (d) if a group plan provides benefits in the form of services rather than cash payntents, the reasonable cash value of each service rendered shaM be United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan does have a ctKndinatfon w • ] deemed to be a benefit pay ment. non-duplicatkm provision, the followsng priorities of payment wiU apply '"S-yV-lilV Page 9 June, 1975 t'\ W' • • A ' '-f-., i'-r .M'V ^=n5S32Saaft:rij-;'-'«lH Bosuns Recertification: 23rd Class Cr'aduates Tom Karatzas William Morris Tommie Sanford Herbert Braunstein Seafarer Tom Ka- Seafarer Bill Seafarer Tommie Seafarer Herbert rdtzas, 59, has been Morris, 31, has Sanford, 37. has "Red" Braunstein, i a member of the been a member of been sailing with 52, has been a SW since 1954, the SW since 1960, the SW since 1958, member of the SW and has been sail and has been ship and started ship since 1940, and ing as bosun for the ping out as bosun ping out as bosun in started shipping out past ten years. A for the past three 1970. A native of as bosun in 2944. native of Greece, he years. A native of Alabama, he now A native of New now ships from the Jacksonville, he makes his home in York, he now makes port of Baltimore ships from that port Texas City, Tex. his home in Nor- where he makes his home with his wife City and continues to make his home with his wife Margaret. Brother San walk, Calif, with his wife Margie. Betty. there. ford ships from the port of Houston. Brother Braunstein ships from the port of Wilmington. Esteban Morales Latter Myiex Demetrios Calogeros Seafarer Luther Seafarer Esteban Myrex, 49, has been Seafarer Deme Morales, 59, has Claude Bankston sailing with the SW trios Calogeros, 57, been shipping with since 1945, and has has been sailing theSW since 1946, Seafarer Claude been shipping as with the SW since and started sailing "Blackie" Banks- bosun since 1965. 1950, and started as bosun in 1950. ton, 48, has been a A native of Birm shipping out as bo A native of Puerto member of the SW ingham, Ala., he sun in 1956. A na Rico, he now makes since 1947, and now ships from the tive of Greece, he , ^ his home in Brook- started shipping out port of Mobile now ships from the ^ lyn, N.Y. with his as bosun in I960. I- where he makes his home with his wife port of Seattle wife Melida. Brother Morales ships A native of Louisi Dorothy. where he makes his home with his wife from the port of New York. ana, Brother Banks- Barbara. Daniel Backrak ton makes his home JomHawkins Peter Ucci in Metairie, La. with his wife Myrna Seafarer Danny Ann. He ships from the port of New Seafarer Tom Seafarer Peter Backrak, 50, has Orleans. Hawkins, 48, has Ucci, 64, has been been a member of been a member of a member of the the SW since 1958, the SW since 1949, SW since 1945, and and has been sail Parker, James, Houston and has been ship has been shipping ing as bosun for the ping out as bosun Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans out as bosun for the past six years. A Pehler, Frederick, Mobile for the past five past 13 years. A na native of South Da Pence, Floyd, Houston years. A native of tive of Buffalo, N.Y. kota, Brother Back Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francttco Seattle, Wash., he he new makes his rak now makes his Pierce, John, Phibiddphia ships from that port home on the West home in Riverside, Calif, with his wife Pollaaea, VIekke, New Orieans city and makes his home in Kirkland, Coast. Brother Ucci ships from the port Alida. He ships from the port of Wil Pouteen, Vemer, Seattle Wash, with his wife Sharon. of San Francisco. mington. Presriy, Donald, New Ybric Piyor, Clarence, Mobile Puchattki, Kaslmlr, San Francisco PngUsi, Joseph, New York PuOlam, James, San Francttco Ridicb, Antfaouy, New Orimmi Following are the names and home ports of the 247 Se(iffarM MihafhaV4 Rains, Horace, Hoimton s * Rsdio, Salvador, New Oiiehns i') < Reeves, William, Mobile ' ^ Jose, New Yoric Castro, GBilIsrmo,San Juan . Ciofiwa, Robcvt, New Yoric Lawton, H^todmw, Ricbbnrg, Jose]^, MoUie Alien, pras, San Fraacisco Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Goinuui, JaniM, New Yoric LeCiaIri Whiter W., New Yoik Rttin, Ewfng, New Orlrans AUen, J. W., Seattle Chiasson, Richard New Orleans, Cknse, Fred, San Francisco Lee, IBms, Sratfle Riiey, WflUam, San Francisco Altttaft, John, HosBstbn CiirMenbeny, Richard, &in Fran Greenwood, Perry, Seattte LevU^ Jacob, Bsdtimore Riqguutte, Albert, San Fianicttco AsaaL Kasmotn, New York Chritteieen, Christian, San Fran Grbna, Vincent, New York Libby, George, New Orieans Rivritn, AjjfoiBO, San Jnan Andeison, Aift^NotfoHc Chrittiansen, £gon, San Frandseo Gnadamud, Lutt, New tkleintB Lk.eberry, Cari, Mobile Rodriqnes, Lancelot, San Jnatt « ^deiBon, New Yoik Cisiecki, John, San FrancBco llageivBertiljNewYffltfc Mackert, Robert, Balttmora Rsdrignez, Ovldis, New Yosk ^ Iknais, Gwtge, New Cleans Clegg, WiIliam,New York Hanback, Burt, Slew Yoik Maddoimdo, BariBo, BattinKwe Ruley, Edward, BHtlmora Armada, Affonso,BaltlnHtte Cotton, Jame8,Seattte Epnstyedt, Alfred, NeW ^ ^ Manniiq;, Dentt, Smrttie SanchesSfMannri, New Ym#^ A^l^bn, Oavkdj Seattle Cot^r, Fred, Mobile Itarvey, Lee J,, New CMdeaas Marifnean, Tom, Seattte Sanford, Tommie, Howton Badkn&, DanidC Wibnlngton Craddoric, Edwin, New Orleami % Hawking Tom, Settttle Jl^ithdl, Gariaiio, New Yorik Schwarz, Rxdiert, MobOe i|idier,Pine^fl^ Curiy, Leon, JackMHlvfUe Hmel, John, New Orieans McCas^y, Eari, New Otieins Sdf, Ibomns, Baltimore | Wafflbun, Motion Dakin, Eugene,Bci«ton Hrilman, Sotttie McCdIom, John, Bosttm DMmtto, Charies, Koiatttm HOicIa, Donald, New Yoik McHinntt, Arthur, New Orieans Scfrnyk, Petesv New York r, Hdmstott ; Damsa^r, Daisj:Ne?r;^ik ^ v fpbulm, Th^Oi, M '•.V " \: f: • Mario Bmschinl Domiiilc Cosenfino .J Seafarer Mario Seafarer Dominic 'A' Seniorify Upgrading Program Cosentino, 20, has i Bruschini has been : • : I sailing with the SIU been sailing with the since 1968. Before SIU in the deck attending the 'A' department since Five Earn Full Books Seniority Upgrading graduating from the Program, Brother Harry Lundeberg Five Seafarers earned their full 'A* own job security, as well as the job Bruschini earned School in 1973. r3 f f ^ books this month through the 'A' Sen security of every Union member by his third cook's en Brother Cosentino iority Upgrading Program, bringing helping to form a solid membership that dorsement at Piney returned to Piney . \ . the total number of Union members who understands Its industry and its Union's Point. A native of Argentina, Seafarer Point to earn his AB's ticket before have completed this program to 161. role in that industry. Bruschini now lives in Ami, La., and attending the Seniority Upgrading Pro They are Ken Hagar, Dominic Cosen- ships out of New Orleans. gram. A native of Baltimore, he ships tino, John Snyder, Mario Bruschini and from and resides in that port. Francis Carruthers, Francis Carruthers Seafarer Francis Ken Hagar Seafarer Ken Ha John Snyder The SIU began this program almost "Dewey" Carruth- gar, 24, graduated Seafarer John two years ago in order to help prepare 1 ers, a U. S. Navy froTTK. the Harry Snyder, 23, is an members for the new ships the Union veteran, began sail- Lundeberg School August 1972 grad had begun to crew, as well as even i ing with the SIU in in 1971. Sailing in uate of the Harry 'S. newer ships under construction for con 11968. Brother Car- the deck depart Lundeberg School. tracted companies. I ruthers, a chief elec- ^ jtrician, earned his ment, Brother Ha Sailing in the black This program was also designed to QMED endorse- gar received his AB gang. Brother Sny give members who upgraded a better f ment at Piney Point endorsement at Pin- der returned to Pin understanding of the operations of their before attending the 'A' Seniority Pro ' ey Point before at ey Point last year to Union and its problems. gram. A native of Portland, Ore., he tending the Seniority Upgrading Pro get his QMED en continues to live in that city with his gram. Seafarer Hagar is a native of dorsement. A native and resident of Thus, by attending this program, SIU wife Sue, and ships out of the port of Detroit and ships out of Houston. He is Yuma, Ariz., Brother Snyder ships out members have helped to insure their San Francisco. a resident of Saginaw, Mich. of the port of New Orleans. Sailer, Alfired, Dedt i-' lAdams, Francis, Deck Shaw, RonaUl, Ei^hie ' lAIIen, Lawnmce, Engine Silfast, George, De^k ^ on, Murphy, Engine Simonetti, Joseph, Steward lAhmad, Bin, Deck Following are the mhi(^s drid departments of 161 Simpson, Spurgeon, Eng^e ^Ames, Allan, Deck who have compi^t^d ih^ '^'^^hiority Upgrading Program. Sisk,Ketth,Deck A-' Andrepont, P. J., Enjs^ne McMnllin, Clarence, Steward Smhh, D. B., Steward Arnold, Mott, Deck D^dns, William, Steward Smi^, Robert, Deck Disli%, Maximo, Engine Ivey, D. £., En^e McPariand, James, Engine Bartol, Thomas, Deck Johnson, M., Deck Mlnix,R. G., Jr., Engine Snyder, John, Eigine Baxter, Alan, Engine Dohioug, James, Engine Spell, Gary, Esgine lU Edgell, Pat, Engine Jones, Leggette, Deck Miranda, John, Ei^ine Sean, P. L., Deck Moneymaker, Ernest, Engine Spell, Jpsephj^Deck B'- Brauverd, Arthur, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Jordan, Caifsoii, Deck f#! Kanavos, Panagirtis, Engine Moore, C. M., Deck Spencer, H. D., Engine f Wi • BeUix^er, William, Steward Escudero, Tomas, Engine Stanfield, Pete, Deck Ewing, Larry, Steward Kegney, ThomiS, Engine Moore, George, Deck BeniHs, William, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Moore, William, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Blacklok, Richard, Engine Farmer, William, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Fila, Marion, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Mortier, William, Deck Bolen, James, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine . Svoboda, Kvetoslav, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Frost, Stephen, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Kemey, Paul, Engine Noble, Mickey, Deck Szeibert, Stephen, Steward Boles, John, Engine Galka, Thomas, Engine Tanner, Leroy, Engine ijr Gallagher, Patrick, Deck Kirksey, Charles, Engine Nuotio, Ken, Deck • BrackbUI, RusseU, Deck Painter, Philip, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine Bruschini, Mano, Steward Galliano, Marco, Deck Kittleson, L. Q., Deck Knight, Donald, En^ne Paioumbis, Nikofaos, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Deck Burke, Lee Roy, Engine Garay, Stephen, Deck Trainor, Robert, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine Bumette, Barney, Steward Giliiam, Robert, Steward Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Petrick, L., Engine Utterback, Lsurry, Deck Cammuso, Frank, Deck Gotay, Raul, Steward Vain, Thomas, Deck Gower, David, Engine Lamphere, Thomas, Engine Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Prasinos, George, Deck Vaiton, Sidney, Engine Carruthers, Francis, Engine Graham, Patrick, Deck Laner, Ronnie, Engine Lang, Gary, Deck. Reamey, Bert, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Steward Castle, Stephen, Deck Gnmes, M. R., Deck . Vulonir, George, Deck Hs^ar, Ken, Deck LeCiair, Lester, Steward Restaino, John, Engine Clark, Garrett, Deck Ripley, William, Deck Walker, Marvin, Engine Colangelo, Joseph, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert^ Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Wambach, Alb^, Deck Conklin, Kevin, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Waugaman, Jerry, Engine Deck Lundeman, Louis, Deck Roback, James, Deck Correll, Paul, Engine Hawker, Patrick, Rodriguez, Charles, Engine Wayman, Lee, Deck Cosentino, Dominic, Deck Haynes, Biakc, Engine Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Manning, Henry? Steward Rodriguez, Robert, Engine Wilhelm,Mark,E^ine Cunningham, Robert, Deck Heick, Carroll, Deck Wilson, Richard, Steward > Heller, Douglas, Steward Marcus,M. A., Deck Rogers, George, Eil^e Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Saibb, Caldwell, Jr., Engine Wolfe, John, Deck .4: DavH William, Deck Humason, Jon, Deck Mc Andrew, Martin, Ep^e Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine it Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McCabe, John, Ei^ne Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Dw, John, Engine Sanders, Dairy, Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine ^^Derke, Michad, Engine Hntciunson, Richard, Jr.,Engine McGuhe, T. J., Engine 34-Year Lakes Veteran Retires Copter Lifts Bosun off Iberville ' i • Taken ill Recertified Bosun Charles "Danny" Merrill (in basket) is airlifted' Veteran Great Lakes Seafarer John E. Floyd (right) receives his first pension off the deck of the freighter SS Iberville (Waterman)-by a hovering helicopter check from Detroit Welfare Representative Carl Peth. Brother Floyd ended getting the go sign from fellow shipmates south of the Hawaiian Islands. his 34-year Great Lakes career sailing as a deckhand aboard the Adam E. Second Electrician C. Counhas snapped the action. Early |ast month recov Cornelius (American Steamship). He joined the SIU in 1960 when the Boland- >' 1 ered Brother Merrill shipped out as Bosun on theTormerly tied up 04 SS John Cornelius Company was organised. B. Waterman out of the port of Mobile. Page 11 June, 1975 '•Lir '""Smrnr. r I) As Early Spring Arrives, Lakes Seafarers very year in eariy Spring, Sea- i farers on the Great Lakes re< turn to the vessels lald-up for the ,, .. winter and begin to fit them out for the start of the new shipping season. 4,. i This fitting-out starts during early March and most of the ships are sail • r-,./ A' \ T - • V"' ing by mid-April. First to arrive on board are the stew .:;4 • .ft I. -MLL ard and engine department crewmem- •• •• bers, who usually come on board 10 ^ • \ ' ' days to two weeks before the vessel is to sail. The steward crews' main job of course is to get the galley in tip top shape and ready to provide service for the men once the ship sails. All the equipment in the galley is taken out, washed, cleaned, and checked so that it is in the best shape to stand up under the constant use of a long shipping season. The black gang also has to prepare the equipment in its department for the start of the shipping season. Oilers, Three SlU-contracted Great Lakes vessels, the George E. Seedhouse, the George M. Steinbrenner and the Hennepin wipers and firemen clean and test the (all Kinsman Marine) docked in Toledo, Ohio whiie the crews prepare for the start of the new shipping season. engines, boilers, gauges and practically Quartermaster Carl Marcin places weather pro tector on wheelhouse of Harry Allen (Kinsman Marine). Quartermaster Marcin comes on board with rest of deck gang two or three days prior to Crewmember on the Consumer Power (American Steamship) welding in ship's cargo hold. The area is" vessel's sailing for final stages of fitting out. where the conveyor belt would normally be if it were in place. l'.r ">•- William Randall, second cook on the William R, Fireriian William Wright lighting boilers in engine Roesch (Kinsman Marine) in port of Toledo, cleans Deckhand Mike Yedinak cleans up some garbage room of the C. L. Austin (Kinsman Marine). Black grill in the galley so the equipment will be ready for on the deck of the E. M. Ford (Huron Cement) in gang members begin to fit out Great Lakes vessels use when full crew comes aboard. port of Detroit. about two weeks prior to the first scheduled sailing. Page 12 Seafarers Log 'Iti • ; • I'-.r: :• ..yi^ / li' Prepare for Start of New Shipping Season f's everytiiing else in the engine room which has not been used since the be- ^nning of the winter lay-up. Approximately three days before the vessels are scheduled to sail the deck crew arrives. As with the other two ship depdrtment crews it is the job of the deck gang to test out all the equipment, including lifeboats (a drill is held), lines, winches and hatches. Any. external demage from a winter of inactivity is repaired. Each year the vessels on the Lakes, both the straight-deckers and self-un- loaders, transport millions of tons of coal, iron ore, gypsum and limestone from Duluth, Minn, on western Lake Superior to eastern ports bordering the eastern tip of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the growth and survival of the industrial and agricultural economy of the Amer Watchman Joseph Wilkes paints ican Midwest. The SIU is both happy stack on the Consumer Power (Amer and proud to play an important role Some of the crewmembers of the William R. Roesch practice a lifeboat drill while ship is still docked. Lifeboat drills are held, and all equipment tested, as ican Steamship) as vessel is docked' in maintaining and stren^hening the in Detroit. Great Lakes fleet. part of fitting out each year. Duane Evavold, quartermaster and Fireman William Jones burns up scrap pilot, checks weather protector on from engine room of the C. L. Austin Xrewmembers on the William Roesch break for coffee after working hard in wheelhouse of Harry Allen in the port as part of cleaning up the vessel for of Toledo. start of new shiping season. all departments cleaning up and checking out equipment. EDiTORlAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to ffie Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not ha FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Takes wd Inland been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this comtitution w as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you fed any mem^r or officer is attempUng to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as pealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately mendations and separate findinp. notify headquarters. •raiiOT FUNDS All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as mem^rs of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitutmn and in the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimina^ against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic o.igin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SiSrSdsare available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected ^ segregated fund, its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment Spportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connectmn with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All requested. Int proper address for this is: contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received Ixcause of fone, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of siich conduct, or as a condition of mem^r- Frank Droaak, ChalnnM. Serfarew Appeals Board ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above 275 - loth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by Ccitified mail within 30 days the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he h» been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, iw SHOUM immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt J requested. Page 13 V. H June,1975 I AT SEA Your Medicare •if' ^ •' -T!". • Handbook 1- :1 hy A. A. Bernstein ered is a hospital, or skilled nursing J—J L SIU Welfare Director facility stay, when primarily custodial Most people have a pretty good idea care is provided—such as help in walk SS American Explorer of what Medicare covers. They know ing, getting in and out of bed, bathing, Cook and Baker Neville Johnson, Jr. of the T5 SS American Explorer (Hud S-:i that it helps pay for most major health dressing, eating, and taking medicine. son Waterways) had to leave the ship in Panama early last month when his care—for example, inpatient hospital The handbook also contains tables mother passed away. Seafarers spread the tarpaulin to collect money to aid him care and doctors services during an ill showing what services are covered and in his journey home. ness. But what are the things Medicare what services are not covered when a I: does not cover? beneficiary is in a hospital or skilled SS Baltimore The completely new edition of nursing facility, or is receiving care from a home health agency or a doctor. Flowers and cash were sent by Seafarers of the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land) to YOUR MEDICARE HANDBOOK the mother of Recertified Bosun William Kleimola, Mrs. Waino Kleimola of New answers this question. Some types of care and some services York on May 18 on the death of her husband. The next day the ship docked The new handbook was mailed by are covered only under certain condi in Port Elizabeth, N.J. the Social Security Administration to tions or in specific situations. For ex more than 23 million aged and disabled ample, Medicare does not cover health •a-J' medicare beneficiaries, and to hospitals, care outside the U.S. except for certain SS Sea-Land Consumer doctors, and other health care profes situations involving Canadian or Mexi Seafarer Vincent Kane of the SS Sea-Land Consumer underwent surgery for sionals late last year. Anyone who for can hospitals. These are also explained a broken collar bone and will spend a month in the USPHS Marine Hospital in some reason did not receive a hand in the new handbook. Boston. Brother Kane took a fall down a ladder on the ship early last month book can pick up a copy at any Social Many beneficiaries assume that what and was flown from the Azores to Boston. Security office. ever their doctor prescribes for their A prime feature of the new hand treatment is automatically covered SS Stonewall Jackson book is a comprehensive listing of serv under Medicare. This isn't always true. ices and supplies that Medicare does not Every beneficiary should keep his Sailing from the Gulf to Colombo, Ceylon was the LASH SS Stonewall cover, as well as those it covers only Jackson (Waterman) recently with 2,000-tons of bagged wheat flour. handbook in a safe place so that he will imder certain conditions. have it when he needs information For example. Medicare does not pay about Medicare. USNS Connecticut for preventive medicine, such as physi When a beneficiary can't find the in The tanker USNS Connecticut (Hudson Waterways) offloaded 36,000 tons cal checkups and routine eye and hear formation he needs in the handbook, fl of oil to the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf from the Mediterranean recently. ing examinations. Drugs and medicines he can get it simply by calling any So 'fet the beneficiary buys himself are not cial Security office. SS Eagle Traveler covered. Neither are eyeglasses nor Certain items not covered by Medi dentures. Leaving from the U.S. East Coast in the middle of this month was the tanker care may be covered through the Sea A;I? Another chapter in the new hand farers Welfare Plan. For further details, SS Eagle Traveler (United Maritime) with 25,000-tons of wheat for the ports book describes two other important of Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt. check the SIU's Surgical and Welfare rules about Medicare coverage. Plan Schedule which is available by Just because a beneficiary is in a hos writing to the Seafarers Plans, 275 20th SS Ogden Challenger pital or other health facility does not St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215, or contact Also going to Alexandria, Egypt from the U.S. East Coast the middle of this automatically guarantee that his ex me at Union Headquarters. month was the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) with 30,000-tons of penses will be covered. Also, your Seafarers Welfare Plan bulk wheat. Medicare cannot cover care that is provides for payment of the regular not considered reasonable and neces monthly Medicare charge, but as with SS Notre Dame Victory sary for the treatment of an illness or any benefit, you must retain your eligi injury, even though it is furnished in a Crewmembers of the tanker SS Notre Dame Victory (Ecological) buried the bility by sailing 90 days in the previous hospital or skilled nursing facility par calendar year and one day in the six ashes of Seafarer Michael Cerilli at sea recently, reports Recertified Bosun John ticipating in Medicare. Also not cov- Pierce. He added that the deceased had sailed on the ship for over a year. The nionths prior to filing the claim. vessel had docked in Gibraltar. Crew Attends Officer's Funeral SS Oakland Ship's Chairman Recertified Bosun James A. Shortell of the SS Oakland ^ M (Sea-Land) thanked the Ship's Conunittee, Union delegates and crewmembers for contributing flowers last month to Messman Charles Jackson's mother who passed away. SS Sam Houston The SS Sam Houston, a LASH vessel, and.the SS Robert Toombs (both Waterman) plus the SS Columbia and the SS Mohawk (both Ogden Marine) carried bagged wheat flour late last month and early this month to the port of H' Sri Lanka, Ceylon from New Orleans. They all carried a total of 42,500 tons. I |; SS Overseas Natalie "w Carrying 55,000 tons of grain this month from the Gulf to a Soviet Black Sea If port was the tanker SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) restarting the U.S.-Russian grain run. i I:' ' f k • iS> • Capt. William J. Lambard (left) of the SS. George Walton (Waterman) says burial service for his Chief Engineer William K. Wilson who died Mar. 4 in the port of Djibouti, French Somaiiland. Other Seafarers and ship's officers at the Djibouti cemetery graveside are (I. to r.): Wiper Jorge J. Alvarez; OS E r .••.-r,- i' Timothy L Waldon; 2nd Engineer Billy Dean Langfitt (front wearing sun Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shifting on American-flag vessels glasses);. Saloon Messman Flor R. Burgos; two natives; OS William H. remains in this country, making a very sobstantiai contribution to the national Westerfield; 1st Engineer Robert Brewster; AB Robert G. Lawson; Crew I.-' Si: Imlance of payments and to the nation's economy. Messman Michael H. Diggs; 3rd Mate Austin Miller, and Crew Pantryman "• . Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good fc the American maritime industry, the Ameri- Jessie L Mixon and other ship's personnel. Recertified Bosun George E. Annis r, and America. V< collected .$75 from the crew for flowers and for a cable of condolence to the widow. Page 14 Seafarers Log i 1 •ll; 11k^' ASHORE •'i Labor Department Honors ^ ' SlU of Puerto Rico President Keith Terpe, president of the SIUNA-affiliated Seafarer's Iiherna- tioifal Union of Puerto Rico, Canbe and Latin America, has been awarded the U.S. Department of Labor s Certm- cate of Recognition. This award, said Stephen Blum, the month for surgery. „ , tow at Cairo 111. on May 2. It seems Inland regional director of the U.S. Labor Ite- He was hurt while making up a ^ forward bit when the tow partment, "is in recognition of Keith Boatman Andrews was placing a lead Emergency Hospital in Cairo Terpe's efforts to foster, promote and „arped astern, ^t-'he wTs transferred to Jewish Hospttal the develop the welfare of the wage earners and then a hospital in Paducan, Ky., )'• of the United, States, to improve their next day. i c p " aec\tClTmorln^*— "slVSn irade value was up to $39.3 bilUou. hr! L.n-.ihiKJr-i.;; „ V This port's liquid cargo trafflc. Politics Is Porkchops^ S'ditrarJostToSdZtn Donat^to SPAD iVet^a'Te ™;uTsaud? Arabia in third place and Venezueia m fifth ^0$ place in this port. Page 15 .^v '; •'!>. '• - June, 1975 v.'-.',;-,';' • tf _ _ N ...... '4,7,^ • ';e^„:>'-.:vv ', •.'•V, . . " :•' . f i: 7; 1 * •tl Mayaguez Crew Released After ipiree Paysfif Captiyify: Seafarer s Diary Recoiipts Ordeal J |( ; as 50 Cambodians were aboard the J Mayaguez from time to time. To the Following is an actual account as it happened of the experiences of the crew great surprise of the crew, the Cam of the Mayaguez during their period of captivity. It was written by 54-year old bodians, as they did throughout the en Seafarer Bill Bellinger of Washington, D.C. tire three-day period, employed no real Brother Bellinger started it out as a letter to one of the instructors at Finey i rough stuff on the crew, and on the Point with whom he became friendly while studying for his GED high school 7 m whole treated them well. equivalency diploma last year. However, he developed his letter into a well ir The steward department went to the written, descriptive diary of the Mayaguez crew's incredible experiences. galley to set up for dinner. The tense Copyright 1975 by Bill Bellinger. |1 i situation, though, had caused the crew No one may reprint this story In whole or in part without expressed permission. , r .*• hi • to lose their appetites. The only patrons R- Mm. May 12 this night in the crew's mess were the I•f, • I Cambodians who drifted in in twos and 3:00 pJO. threes for a hot meal and some apples Glad I called last week. It doesn't look like I'll get another chance now. J'- and oranges. We have just been boarded by the crew of a smal gunboat off the coast of Chief Steward Anderson was forced Cambodia and are being taken into port on a small island off our starboard at gunpoint to stop typing up a menu side or maybe to the mainland which is out of sight. Maybe 50 or 60 miles off. by a soldier who thought he was get The boarding party looks more like pirates than soldiers but then these ' "J ting a radio message out concerning people haven't had much in the line of uniforms. Just guns and guts. their captivity. Luckily, the Cambod They fired a few rounds of small arms stuff to let us know to heave to. The ians were unable to stop several actual boarding party arrived with automatic weapons and rocket launchers, so re Mayday messages sent out over the air sistance would be futile. by the ship's radio officer. Looks now like Til be seeing you guys long before October or long after— Aerial photo shows the destroyer USS Holt alongside the Mayaguez. Later in the day, the Khmer Rouge if at all. Damn I did want to get back to Piney Point and take that chief cook soldiers forced the Mayaguez to an an and stewards course. chorage about 2,000 yards off Koh by James Gannon I don't know why I am writing this. Probably will never get it mailed, just n. incident occupying a few pages in the tain Charles Miller had no choice but Tang Island, where U.S. Marines were killing time I guess. Completely frustrated; nothing we can do but wait and It has now been over a month since a With all secured aboard the Mayaguez, more U.S. marines board the merchant history books. to heave to. later to land in search of the crew. The see what happens next. small fishing vessel flying a makeshift vessel from the destroyer USS Holt. Yet to the 39 Mayaguez crewman, The gunboats, which appeared crew spent Monday evening, a sleepless None of the boarding party speak English or at least don't admit to it. So white flag pulled alongside the Naval 28 of them Seafarers, the unforgettable American-made and were flying the one for some, aboard the Mayaguez. caught the Cambodian guards with their sailed toward Kompong Som, a major all instructions are in sign language. I'll try to keep this ufxiated from time to destroyer USS Wilson in the Gulf of I•y experiences of their three-day captivity flag of Cambodia, pulled carefully backs turned, they clasped their wrists port in Cambodia, U.S. warplanes flew time in case I get a chance to mail it someday. < Thailand and safely dropped off the by the Khmer Rouge will forever re alongside the dwarfing Mayaguez. Taesday May 13 together as if locked in handcuffs to over, closer and closer and were fired It is now 4:00 p.m. or 1600 to seaman or the military and we have just entire 39-man crew of the SlU-con- main fresh in their minds, because dur Nine Cambodian solders, well- The next morning, a U.S. Air Force signal the Mayaguez crew that they too on each time by the Cambodians. dropped anchor about 2,000 yds. off the island. The gunboat has gone into the % tracted merchant vessel, Mayaguez, ing this time these men ran the gamut of armed with automatic weapons, rocket spotter plane buzzed the ship and was were captives. As it turned out the To the shocking disbelief of the crew island and returned and is now hove to off our starboard bow. No one seems which had been seized on the high seas I human emotion as few others ever have. launchers and grenades, then boarded immediately fired on by the gunboats. Thais had been held by the Cambodians and the Cambodians, the planes sud to know yet what the next move will be. nearly three days before by Cambodia's They experienced the gripping fear the Mayaguez one by one. They were The Cambodians seemed extremely for over five months for allegedly fish denly struck, attacking the gunboats. The crew is all herded up on the deck grouped on the starboard side. I have Khmer Rouge. Ir of uncertainty, always wondering dur barefoot and wearing civilian clothing. afraid of the planes and fired on them ing in Cambodian coastal waters. Under fire, the Cambodian gunboats been wandering back and forth from there to my room without any static. In the coordinated U.S. Air Force, ing their entire,' uneasy captivity They herded the stunned crew to the continuously whenever they appeared. There wasn't too much food aboard quickly disengaged and headed back In the room now and am going to see if I can get away with going to get a Marine and Naval military action that whether they would live or die. They starboard side of the ship. Since none During the morning, the crew grate the cramped fishing vessel and very little toward the Mayaguez. The crew did not cup of coffee. Be back later if I can. secured the crew's safe and quick re experienced genuine terror when U.S. of the Cambodians spoke English and fully heard a Voice of America broad water. The vessel was taken close in to see any of the gunboats hit or sunk by 1830 lease, 16 American servicemen were warplanes, in an effort to block their none of the crew spoke Cambodian, all cast which said that President Ford had Koh Tang Island but anchored a short the planes, as reports indicated. killed and several score were woimded. Here I am back. Not much of anything going on yet path to Kompong Som on the Cam communication was given in sign lan condemned the seizure of their vessel as distance outside the breakers. The crew The fishing vessel remained on course Ray Friedler has been snapping pictures left and right with his Rollie. My Twenty-three more Marines were killed bodian mainland, strafed, rocketed and guage. The soldiers were very well "an act of piracy." The crew was re ^ spent a restless Tuesday evening aboard toward Kompong Som. The planes re camera is in the repair shop in Hong Kong dammit I went and took a shower in a related but accidental helicopter gassed near the fishing vessel they were trained even though the youngest ap lieved to hear that the world was at ' the fishing boat. American planes kept turned making several passes, strafing and changed clothes. I figure if they take us ashore I want some sturdy clothes crash in Thailand. And, according to a 'I aboard as close as^ten yards off the bow peared to be no more than 14 years of least aware of what was going on. . passing over much of the night and the and firing rockets as close as ten yards as a protection against the elements and I may not get a chance to have a hot Khmer Rouge oflScer's report, heard by and stem. And when they were finally age. Later that morning, the Mayaguez Cambodians kept firing. from the bow and stem. Everyone shower again for quite a while. We have fed those of the crew that were in the several Mayaguez crewmembere, over released, they felt the elation of free The Cambodians thoroughly searched was forced to follow one of the gun aboard was terrified, laying prostrate on mood to eat and have been handing out food to the boarding party as they come 100 Cambodian ^ z The routine was suddenly broken by boat was quickly ordered out of Kom •k the sharp rqport of 50 calibre machine pong Som to an anchorage about an K-i gun fire. Only the men woiking on deck / . i- ' . hour up the coast. I It actually heard die quick, loud bursts, - Later in the aftemoon, the boat was and saw that it was coming firom two moved three hours out in the Gulf of I small, as yet unidentifiable gunboats |r. '7 f- Thailand to a small island. The island several hundred yards astern, and dos- appeared to be uninhabited except for .""I li^&ist. about 70 Cambodian guerillas living in Those who saw what was happening an abandoned fishing village. There quickly circulated the news among the were also two camouflaged gunboats rest of their shipmates, and were met ( docked at tlie island. Abandoned furni •t Seafarer Frank Pastrano, one of the with remarks like "quit shoveling," and ture lay strewn about the ground' and Mayaguez crew who suffered chills "^me a shot of whatever you're floating in the Surf. and fever from drinking bad voter drinking." The crew was taken off the fishing during his captivity, is embraced by Unable to outrun or outmaneuver With a big grin on his face. Seafarer Wilfredo Reyes stands next to his father, Guiilermo Reyes on the deck of the Maya The ordeal over and safely back to the U.S., Seafarer Bill Bellinger tells his story his wife at airport in New Orleans. the mobile gunboats, Mayaguez Cap- guez in Singapore. Continued on Page 21 to TV and newspaper reporters at San Francisco International Airport. Page 16 I Page 17 .«( 7 (' „ I •. t.' •f: V 7. —7,.. •- r.'' DISPATCHERS REPORT. —.. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lak«a,||. • & Inland Waters MAY 1-31, 1975 TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Inland Boatineis*s Union Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C United Indnstiid Worker Port DECK DEPARTMENT Boston 8 3 2 1 4 0 14 4 3 PRESIDENT New York 85 13 0 65 15 0 189 31 3 Paul Hall Philadelphia .... 13 1 0 2 1 0 24 5 0 Baltimore 30 0 0 34 11 0 64 3 0 Norfolk 19 5 0 32 11 0 21 7 0 SECRETARY-TREASURER Tampa 12 1 0 7 3 0 15 0 0 Joe DiGiorgio Mobile 23 2 0 15 6 0 63 9 0 New Orleans .... 65 6 0 54 11 0 144 16 0 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Jacksonville 24 1 0 14 4 0 66 5 0 Cal Tanner San Francisco ... 40 6 0 46 3 0 109 12 0 Wilmington 17 2 0 21 1 0 36 6 0 VICE PRESIDENTS Seattle 44 2 1 37 10 0 58 8 1 Puerto Rico 8 0 0 7 3 0 16 1 0 Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Houston 71 6 2 73 25 1 131 12 4 Frank Drozak Paul Drozak Piney Point 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 Yokohama 4 2 0 2 1 0 13 5 0 Totals Deep Sea . 463 SO 5 412 119 1 961 124 11 HEADQUARTERS Great Lakes . 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 Alpena 21 2 0 27 14 0 13 1 0 (212) HY 9.6600 Buffalo 2 1 0 6 2 0 2 3 1 1 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 Cleveland 14 5 1 28 17 0 9 7 (517) EL 4.3616 Detroit 15 1 0 27 11 5 18 1 3 Duluth 0 1 0 4 3 0 13 3 2 BALTIMORE, Md. Frankfort 11 0 0 21 7 1 3 0 1 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 Chicago 1 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 0 (301) EA 7.4900 Totals Great Lakes 64 10 1 105 56 6 65 15 8 1,026 139 19 BOSTON, Mass. 215 Essex St 02111 Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 527 60 6 517 175 7 (617) 482.4716 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St 14202 (716) TL 3.9259 Boston 3 2 0 2 5 0 5 2 0 New York . . 71 24 1 47 32 0 141 45 1 CHICAGO, IIL. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 Philadelphia' 7 3 0 3 . 0 0 15 7 0 (312) SA 1-0733 Baltimore 21 6 1 26 a 0 55 14 3 CLEVELAND, Ohio Norfolk 21 5 0 36 10 0 18 4 0 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 2 0 Tampa 1 0 6 0 0 4 (216) MA 1-5450 Mobile 13 8 0 8 9 0 41 13 0 New Orleans 54 11 0 38 20 0 112 33 0 DETROIT, Mich. Jacksonville 28 7 . 0 17 5 0 44 20 0 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 San Francisco 36 13 0 48 5 0 80 45 0 (313) VI 3-4741 12 0 Wilmington 16 4 0 8 6 0 33 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 Seattle . 33 12 0 22 14 0 45 16 0 Puerto Rico 8 1 0 10 2 0 15 3 0 (218) RA 2-4110 Houston 62 12 1 59 2A 0 107 19 1 FRANKFORT, Mich.. P.O. Box D Piney Point 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 415 Main St 49635 Yokohama . . 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 (616) EL 7-2441 Totals Deep Sea 379 112 4 330 150 0 715 237 5 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St. 77011 Alpena i 2 0 14 10 2 7 2 0 (713) WA 8-3207 Buffalo 3 1 0 3 1 0 2 2 2 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Cleveland 12 3 0 12 4 0 8 3 1 3315 Liberty St. 32206 Detroit 3 3 18 1 3 13 4 1 (904) 353-0987 Duluth ; 1 1 5 4 0 15 6 4 Frankfort 1 0 5 4 1 6 2 1 JERSEY CITY, NJ. Chicago 5 1 0 0 1 0 6 1 1 99 Montgomery St 07302 Totals Great Lakes 53 12 4 57 25 6 57 20 10 (201) HE 5-9424 Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes 432 124 8 387 175 6 772 257 15 K.-' MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 Pwt STEWARD DEPARTMENT (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. Boston 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 New York 31 7 • 1 31 26 0 73 13 1 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 Philadelphia ... 10 0 0 2 4 0 14 2 0 (504) 529-7546 §!. Baltimore 9 3 0 21 8 0 30 6 0 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 7v: Norfolk ... •V. •' 7 3 0 17 11 1 14 4 0 (804) 622-1892 Tampa 3 0 0 4 1 0 3 1 0 Mobile 12 0 0 9 7 0 47 0 0 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St 42001 New Orleans ... 37 3 0 35 12 0 72 7 0 (502) 443-2493 Jacksonville .... 12 4 0 6 1 0 28 7 0 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 San Francisco .. 24 3 0 26 11 0 68 11 0 (215) DE 6-3818 Wilmington 5 0 0 14 3 0 17 3 0 PINEY POINT, Md. Seattle 23 1 0 28 7 0 31 4 0 St Mary's Comity 20674 Puerto Rico .... 4 1 0 5 0 0 14 1 0 (301) 994-0100 Houston 40 4 0 33 17 0 60 8 0 Piney Point 0 4 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 PORT ARTHUR, Tex.... .534 9 Ave. 77640 Yokohama 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 (713> 983-1679 Totals Deep Sea 220 35 1 232 142 1 473 72 1 Great Lakes.— SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Alpena 3 0 0 10 5 1 0 1 0 1321 Mission St 94103 Buffalo 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 (415) 626-6793 Cleveland 2 2 0 11 14 0 2 1 0 SANTURCE, F. R. Detroit 6 1 0 20 2 0 3 0 0 Duluth 1313 Famandei, Jnncos, P-^ 1 0 0 3 1 0 4 2 0 Stop 20 00908 Frankfort 1 0 0 7 2 0 2 1 0 Chicago 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 (809) 724-2848 Totals Great Lakes 13 3 0 54 14 1 12 5 0 SEATTLE, Wash. 25051 Ave. 98121 p. t Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes 233 38 1 286 156 2 . 485 77 1 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 tSnvob Ave. 63116 Port ENTRY DEPARTMENT (314) 752-6500 •v Boston 1 4 1 1 5 5 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W.Kennedy Blvd.33609 New York .... 39 67 14 59 190 45 (813) 870-1601 Philadelphia .. 7 12 0 1 15 36 0 Baltimore ... 17 17 3 \ 35 46 8 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smnmlt St 43604 Norfolk 6 17 2 10 26 3 (419) 248-3691 Tampa 6 1 1 ' 8 3 1 WILMINGTON, CaUf. Mobile ...... 6 16 0 14 37 0 510 N.Bnud St 90744 New Orleans . 40 43 2 71 111 6 (213) 549-4000 Jacksonville .. 7 16 0 1 20 59 0 San Francisco 27 34 3 1 35 110 6 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Wilmington . 5 13 0 1 10 24 1 Yokohama Port P.O. 5<% Nlbon (Hidort Seattle 31 27 0 34 49 2 Naka-Kn 231-91 Puerto Rico .. 7 14 0 20 25 1 201-7935 Houston 26 48 8 1 39 64 24 Piney Point ... 0 46 0 1 0 0 0 Yokohama 0 5 0 2 8 0 Totals Deep Sea 225 380 34 793 102 In the month of May, shippiai Great Lakes 1 Alpena 11 18 9 1 4 19 26 Buffalo ...... 4 3 4 • 7 3 19 ^100 jobs over tht^revious month t Cleveland 13 12 7 I 12 14 . 36 (iffirtaintag the to incr-wses; Detroit 24 15 13 37 20 49 ^ shippbig over the Imd six mmiths. Duluth 2 3 4 1 8 10 30 Frankfort ..... 13 11 2 17 13 4 |(he total o£ 1,388Jobs idii^^ Chicago >. 4 3 2 i - 7 5 10 ports last month, only 974 were takett! Totals Great Lakes 71 65 41 .. 82 84 174 by *A' seniority men- On the Great Totals Deep Sea A Great Lakes ...... 296 445 75 ^ 455 877 276 Totals All Depto. Dam Sea 1,287 577 44 2,522 1,226 119 ; Lakes, o£ the 324 ^s t^i^pped, Totals All Dep^^HR Lakes 201 90 46 216 124 192 were taken by other than ^A^ seniorltji i Totals All DeptnHHP Sea A Great Lakes 1,488 667 90 2,738 1,350 311 Page 18 Seafarers Log Necessary Cargo HISTORIC PRESERVATIGN . .. . •iii Thanks Brofher Seafarers Last year, my wife passed away and left me with a great deal of heartache and mental confusion. Yet my fellow Seafarers here in Yokohama were most considerate in building a fund to aid my children and myself with expenses. I want to thank, at this time, all of these friends who helped me through trying times. ' i Fraternally, r E.F. 0*Biien u •ill A Viable Merchant Marine The subcommittee on Maritime Pol economy. Together, these two factors I had the pleasure of serving as one of the delegates rdpre-t • icy has outlined programs in several areas have disrupted the efforts of the mari senting the port of New York at the Seafarers Conference heWP which it feels are absolutely necessary if time industry to regain a major position last April at the Lundeberg School. I wish to thank the mem- the U.S. merchant marine is to remain in the shipping world. ^ership from the port of New York for electing me, and 1 wish ,? a viable industry in the next 10 years. "At the same time, the 1970 Mer to . thank HLSS President Hazel Brown and Vice-President ^ The SIU wholeheartedly agrees. chant Marine Act, which has been the ^e Sacco for making my stay at the School a pleasant one. - For example, the subcommittee feels cornerstone of U.S. maritime policy for Fratenially, that the development of a national cargo the past five years, has proven to be in WilUam *dh[aftop''Koflowitd^ _ ! policy is very essential if the United adequate unless it is supplemented by a • Bmoklyn, N. Y. States is ever to once again recapture its program to assure the ships generated by former position at the top of the world's the Act have enough cargo to make them merchant fleets. profitable." Another area which the subcommit These words are part of a report sub tee feels is very important to the survival mitted earlier this year by the Subcom of the U.S. merchant fleet is the preser mittee on Maritime Policy of the AFL- vation of the Jones Act. For years this CIO Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime legislation has prevented foreign-flag Industry Problems. The Committee was ships from transporting cargo between established last year by AFL-CIO Presi •I-- fiO o -• ff ". ' Ji U.S. ports; and for years it has come dent George Meany to provide a forum under increasing attacks from many for all maritime unions to meet on a i am how receiving an SIU pension and wish to say thanks areas, chiefly the giant multinational oil regular basis and discuss their mutual to ali my fellow Seafarers, the SIU Pension Plan and the. companies anxious to breach it. problems. •SV, • officem of our Union. The maritime industry as a whole must A bill sponsored by Sen. Daniel Inouye y • As I retiie, I hope that the SIU will continue to be the resist all efforts to waive or weaken the (D-Hawaii) which would set strict stand strongest and best of all seamen's Unions. Jones Act. A 1950 law, passed in re ards of fair and competitive rates for Again, thanks to all of you and the best of luck. sponse to wartime shipping needs, should third-flag shippers should be strongly sup Fraternally, be repealed since the law is no longer T. Lundkvist ported by the entire maritime industry. Brooklyn, N, Y. relevant today and is frequently used as There are other areas as well where an excuse to waive the Jones Act. z\nd .action could be taken to strengthen the u finally, the Virgin Islands, long a haven American merchant marine, such as; - • for companies which desire a U.S. loca putting an end to the harmful encroach tion without shipping on U.S.-flag ships, Jiin» 1975 Velum* XXXVII, No. 5 ment of the military (the Military Sealift I'•?x should be included in the jurisdiction of Command) into commercial shipping; the Jones Act. and establishment of a single, unified and ' Official Public?.ion of the Seafarers Intemationisl Union o( . North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Something must also be done about independent U.S. maritime agency. As..-'- :i,-'AFL-CIO . ' > '"'i ^ , the tax incentives, financial advantages These are some of the major points of Executive Board 5 and operating benefits which are ac the Maritime Policy Subcommittee's rec I Paul Hall, President corded to foreign-flag runaway ships ommendations. The SIU has been seek iS CaI Tanner, Executive Vice-Presidant Earl Shepard, Vice-President owned by U.S. companies and registered ing action in many of these same areas Al , Joe OiGloigio, Secretaiy-1 roaawor LifnclSey Wllllarns, Vice-President Ifvl l^rank brozalt. Vice-President Paul Orozak, Vice-President under flags of convenience such as Pan for years. We are pleased to see that rep Published monthly by-Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, ama and Liberia. resentatives from other segments of the District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters ' -C - "Today the U.S. merchant marine industry are thinking along the same Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second "lass M'- postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. t faces one of the most serious crises in itiS. lines. If a unified effort is mounted, if i * . . , its history. Coupled with the normal differences in other areas are put aside, 389 problems of remaining competitive in then the steps that must be taken to insure ' ! the shipping world, the U.S. fleet has a healthy, viable U.S. merchant fleet will ' - been hard hit by the decline in the U.S. be taken. June, 1975 Page 19 •• •'•'.-A'''• '/ . " . ^ r'f' f f ,S • <• ;• ' Seaf, —^^^e//wyei- Te/Js 't OS ifj^p^ dajjigi,, ^ ^ ^'PW ibwa Mga/otoftliinKaggaf^a- ^ «-<)!(seeras to "fianceof *0 a atron?oS?,®'% were £^I" "? a "eSage ,£,? •'' '="•'"« at aiss»^^li'rsi? Govt's n,«v; I'jf.' : ™ejetsj,ave„t '"«to oar port ff leoi^Hrfa'lSefw' feJ'aS "^toas our b*^ "*® I. • i '•" ^oapJe of them arf. "®^er ffet fh/^ ^ or ever totopleWv S"* «' »« %i»g li^ ITa""''" If >^ '• ;•'. dW attack fh^«»<••« ^kea .boa, ^ now fw ®birl»oaid skfe.lt???®''IS ZST^and < '^'^lU.onn ^ 'laigklb,,^'^y ®®«tt«panhn '••*r =5.?-»te,&...~«.,^,.,. rtl" paving a ball b,,% l?® «>= "aaSbasS » waT?"« a coupfe ^ .f"®™ for a - r£55T"St^-saisrw^better again WP ® ^nrn back AA that thf ® Sas have ^ ®«« cureiiJ S!r* ^y eyes are stiHKl • ^ a Jasf « SKK'»S2;.» tf!.£Sa~ ^fe-;rc:r wan. and S.''r..'te^ apeal. EaaK.b ar... "ave a. ,oa« ? . aboard now'r^"? ai^ed. There are^^ not scared now bein"*'^ ^5% <• : fofosees BI£*» ?a Seld fof rea»,„ P'^"a s^dRi^ & '^' J Ss^ • ;• • '• ." ' ./' •''.' s-"'-- • • ' , , , I •''"''^ •''' •-;*; .i/Wy--' .^•:\' jj~f: ."^'J•.•>"?•=/- "'''••• Seafan ••^ii ersLog r-.-.--#- S *5 .• rj- T;. »- r -*—- •i^. l<- Three Days of Captivity ^ All Hands Sate Continued from Page 17 boat, and for the first time since their captivity they stepped on land. The Cambodians fed the crew some rice with small portions of chicken and gave them some coconuts. A few of the crew drank bad water from a small brook and later came down with chills and fever. The crew gave some morsels of food to a few scavenging dogs. This greatly u upset the Cambodians who do not keep dogs as pets, leaving them to fend for themselves. By this time the crew had run out of cigarettes. The Cambodians gave P:-i them about a pound of their tobacco it which was farmed from trees. The crew rolled it in some newspaper and found it a good, but strong, substitute. They i - were also given the freedom to walk i I about the island. A few climbed trees and picked bananas. They were then approached by a Cambodian officer who spoke English. This was the first real communication with the Cambodians. He told the crew that the Cambodians were peace loving people and wanted the bombing stopped. He said over 100 of his men were dead or wounded. Captain Miller f.' • ' told the officer that if his crew was taken Back aboard the Mayaguez and berthed in Singapore, four Seafarers line the deck of their ship. They are from the left: i*' back to the Mayaguez he would call Frank Pastrano, messman; Carlos Guerrero, fireman-watertender; Ray Friedler, QMED, and Frank Conway, fireman- the President and have the bombing li watertender. '-If stopped. The officer appeared to agree. Seafarers International Union, whose rescued, and we can take pride in our It was now dark and the crew stayed well as hugging and shaking hands with members man the Mayaguez, our military men whose valor and sacrifice the night on the island sleeping on the the Mayaguez crew. thanks for a job well done." made this mission a success. By their ground on bamboo mats, sheltered in The boat headed out toward the In response to the SIU's support of actions, America has demonstrated its small huts. Mayaguez which was still several hours his action. President Ford, in a letter to resolve to protect its shipping against away. The happy Thais cooked a de SIU President Hall, wrote: Thank you such hostile and illegal acts wherever Thursday May 15 licious fish breakfast for everyone. For for your message concerning the SS they may occur. Early the next morning, the crew was the first time in three days, the crew ate Mayaguez. We are all grateful that the I deeply appreciate your taking the herded back aboard the fishing vessel, heartily and happily. vessel and its entire crew have been time to let me know of your support. guarded by three Cambodian soldiers. As they neared the Mayaguez. they They cast off and headed out to sea were met by the destroyer USS Wilson. p escorted by one of the gunboats. About The Wilson's guns were kept trained on a mile out, the gunboat pulled along them until they were positively identi fied. Then a voice over a loudspeaker side and the three guards jumped from ' the fishing vessel to the gunboat. With boomed: "Crew of the Mayaguez wel the real fear that the Cambodians might come aboard." The ordeal was over. still turn on them and shoot, the crew » • • • watched closely as the gunboat pulled The crew was returned to the Maya out of sight. All were now free, both guez. From her deck, they could see f I the 39-mEn crew of the Mayaguez and two U.S. helicopters disabled on the the Thai fisherman who had spent five beach of Koh Tang. They were greeted months in captivity. by the same 40 or 50 Marines diat had |ii The Thais began jumping up and taken over the Mayaguez the previous down in hysterical elation over their day. The steward department cooked P- ' freedom. They hugged each other as up a good meal and fed the Marines Seafarer Angel Rios, top photo, is surrounded by small army of newsmen as who were later taken off the ship by he comes off his plane at San Francisco International Airport. In photo below. two Navy tugs. Seafarer Ervin "Andy" Anderson, who sailed as chief steward, is greeted by The ship was then towed out to in his wife at the airport in New Orleans. Anderson suffered from chills and fever. ternational waters by the Naval de i' A stroyer USS Holt. With steam up, the Mayaguez headed out under its own power toward Singapore, with all hands alive and well. They were met in Singapore by an army of newsmen who wanted to hear their story. SIU Yokohama Agent Frank Boyne also met the ship. P In a telegram to President Ford, the SIU crew expressed their thanks for his 4 quick action, as well as their deep sor row and regret for the American serv icemen who lost their lives during the heroic fight for their release. Upon learning of the crew's safe re lease, SIU President Paul Hall wired the White House, stating: "Please ac cept our sincere appreciation for your direct and forthright handling of the ^ Mayaguez situation. Under your firm- leadership this incident has demon With gas burns on his ieft arm, Sea strated that the United States will insist farer Awat Sulamen, oiler, listens as upon the fair, civilized treatment of its shipmates tell their ^tory to newsmen citizens and property within the terms in Singapore. of international law. In behalf of the June, 1975 Page 21 L ^ t ^ Wt • -—:.x. "•" j' ">Ti "T'ii' ' , V. . A 177 Seafarers Attend Mobile Meeting rjphe effect that the SIlTs legis- lative and political activities have on the job security of Seafarers, and the prospects for shipping were some of the issues discussed at last month's membership meeting in the port of Mobile, which was chaired by Mobfle Port Agent Blackie Niera. Meeting i I officers also included SlU Represen / V \ tative Harold Fisher, who served as reading clerk, and SIU member Eaii McCaskey, a recertified bosun serv ing as recording-secretary. ? Tbe port of Mobile holds its meet ings each month on the second Wed nesday after ffie first Sunday of the month. Last month, two SlU-contracted vessels, thie John Penn and the Overseas Aleutian, crewed up in this port providing over 60 jobs for Mobile Seafarers and giving the port a good boost in shipping. The Over seas Aleutian had been laid up for three months and the John Penn for about ten days. Also last month in this port, the National Maritime Council, con ducted a well-attended forum of shippers from the Mobile area to introduce these shippers to the ad SIU Mobile Port Agent Blackie Niera, center, chairs monthly membership meeting at the SIU hall in the port of Mobile. vantages of using American-flag ves Seated left is SIU Patrolman Harold Fisher, who served as reading clerk, and seated right is SIU member Earl McCaskey, sels to transport their cargoes. a recertified bosun who served as recording secretary. Recertified Bosun E. C. Craddock, standing, hits the deck during Good and Welfare at Mobile mem ,ru 'U bership meeting. 1 ^ Part of the 177 Mobile Seafarers, above and below, who attended the Mobile membership meeting take .1^ part in the democratic process of the Union. The port of Mobile conducts its monthly meetings on the second Wednesday after the first Sunday of each month. : :\ I.; f-: I A ••> ,> •' ',.<: • .' •• L. I ' ^ • •iL •• ••• -••• . ^ g A Mobile Seafarer focuses his attention on the '•"Kl; "Chair during monthly membership meeting. W.. Seafarers Log I , • *•- H '' A! f;'.• ,•,,•'-5,- ''r; J 'AA '.'••.I'- I,' >' if 1.1 -I 7 " PREMIUM RATES New Rate New Rate NewRme (effective (effective (effective BASE MONTHLY WAGES ! CMRiitis 6/16/75) 6/16/76) 6/16/77) New Rate New Rate New Rate Boatswain .. :;V'?vi-.'i ;•.. 7.01 7.89 8.28 8.69 (effective (effective (effective Boatswain (SL Ts, IPg Old Rate 6/16/75) 6/16/76) LASH & Mariner) .... 7.74 8.81 9.25 9.71 " Boatswain (under Abie Seaman 5.34 • •• 6.01 6.31 6.62 Cbrdinaiy Sofeman ... .^. 25,500dwt) ...... 826.23 929.51 975.98 1024.78 4.19 4.71 4.95 ,5.20 CWefEleclrician:.. v ; Boatswain (over 8.23 9.26 9.72 10.21 25,000 dwt) ... . 858.42 965.72 Cblef Electrician (SL Ts^ :U.:- 1014.01 1064.71 SL18's,LASH& •M: . Boaiswain (on ships buffi Mariner) since 1970) 1065.J4 1118.61 1174.54 ^.54 9.61 10.09 10.59 Able Seaman , 620.05 QMED ...,. ,.,. i,. j» 7.83 697.56 732.43 769.06 8.81 9.25 9.71 (Wlinary Seaman ... ii. 491.67 553.13 580.79 'Oiler «,»> * • • • .. 5.34 6.01 609,82 6.31 6.62 QMED . 946.97 1065.34 1118.61 1174.54 U- ^^I^Per • » «. a a 4.98 5.60 ^ 5' .. 5.88 6.18 Chief Pnmpman 866.27 974.55 1023.28 1074.45 Chief steward ...... a 7.01 7.89 8.28 8.69 ' Chief Steward (SL 7% ^)iier . •..... •. a 620.05 697.56 732.43 : 769.06 Wiper, ...... 569.30 SL18%LASH& e 640.46 672.49 706.11 Chief Steward (undor Mariner)..i./ 7.74 8.81 9.25 9.71 Steward/Cook 25,500 dwt) . ; v . .|: 829.66 933.37 980.04 1029.04 7.19 8.81 9.25 9.71 Chief leeward (over Cook & Baker'...... ,. . 6.09 6.85 7.19 7.55 25,500 dwt) . 861.84 969.57 1018.05 1068.95 lUKflBBIkUUl • t, :• 4.17 4,69 4.93 5.17 Chief Steward (on ships bnilt since 1970) 1065.34 1118.61 1174.54 OVERTIME RATES Steward/Cook ., 877.83 1065.34 1118.61 1174.54 Chief Cook 744.72 837.81 879.70 923.69 New Ratfe New Rate New Rate Cook and Baker 727.15 (effective 818.04 858.95 901.89 (effective (effective Messman ;S 475.30 534.71 . 561.45 589.52 %'i Old Rate 6/16/75) 6/16/76) 6/16/77) i Boatswain ...... 4.48 5.04 5.29 5.56 PREMIUM RATES Boatswain (SL Ts, SL18*s , .. ^ - LASH & Mariner). ,, 4,48 5.04 5.29 5.56 New Rate New Rate New Rate' Able Seaman 3.34 • 3.87 4.06 . 4.27 (effective ' (effective (effective Ordinary Seaman 2.73 3.07 3.22 3.39 Old Rate 6/16/75) 6/16/76) 6/16/77) -;n t Chief Electrician .. ^.. 4.48 - 5.04 5.29 5.56 Boatswain Chief Electrician (SL Ts^ (under 25,500 dwt) SLlS'sLASHft Boatswain ' Mariner) 4.48 5.04 5.29 5.56 (over 25,500 dwt) .-S -- QMED .... I «• » ' 4.48 5.04 5.29 5.56 Boatewain (on shifn Oiler ' • '• • ;• -r' • •• 3.34 3.87 4.06 4.27 built since 1970) Wiper 2.73 : #: 3.07 3.22 3.39 Able Seaman Chief Steward 4.48 5.04 5.29 5.56 Ordinary Seaman ...... Chief Steward (SL 7^ OWED SL18'sLASH& Chief • • AfSs^Bv*) ...... 4.48 5.04 5.29 5.56 Oiler Steward/Cook V.. 4.48 5.04 5;29 5.56 Wper Cook & Baker 4.48 5.04 5.29 5.56 Chldf Steward Messman 2.73 3.07 3.22 3.39 (under 25,500 dwt) .... Except as otherwise provided the rates set forth above shall be paid for all work Chief Steward in excess of eight hours, Monday through. Friday. For ail work performed on watch (over 25,500 dwt) .. tt port, after 5 P.M. and before 8 A.M., Monday through Friday the following rates Chief Steward (on ships ;shall be applicable, except as otherwise provided. built since 1970) ... .. Steward/Cook Chief Cook Cook and Baker Messman " s'' ^ 1:1 . OVERTIME RATES _ ' - New Rate New Rate Unemployment at ' (effective (effeofive (idtectlve Old Rate 6/16/75) 6/16/76) 6/16/77) (under 25,506 dwt) 4.48 Highest Point Boatswain (over 25,500 dwt) .4.48 / .5.04 . . 5.295 Continued from Page 2 percent, or 3,346,000, of the total Boatswain (on sUps . only area which has been hit by unemployed. Since in most households, bnflt since 1970) • 5.04 devastating imemployment. In manu- the head is the sole or primary earner, Able Seaman 3.34 facturing, the unemployment rate has the unemployment of the family bread- Ordlnaiy Seaman ...... 2.73 now risen to 12.3 percent, up from winner usually has a serious effect on OMED 4.48 4.7 percent a year ago. In the whole the economic well-being of the entire sale and retail trade the figures are household. Oiler 3.34 Wiper 2,73 8.9 percent, up from 6.3 percent a The other significant statistic in the Chief Steward year agq, and in transportation and BLS report is the one that measures (nnder 25,500 dwt) ..4.48 public utilities the numbers read 6.7 . "hardship"—^the number of long-term Chief Steward percent as compared with 3 percent unemployed—those who have been (over 25,500 dwt) .... 4.48 last year. out of work for 15 weeks or longer. "hlef Steward (on ships Two other significant statistics re In May this number rose by 240,000 built since 1970) ..x leased by the Bureau of Labor Statis to more than 2.6 million; a year ago ^Steward/Cook 4.48 5.04 < -15.: tics— reallyJ e--give a- 6—*good indication of the total was less than a million. And, ; Chief Cook 4.48 V . 5,045.04 how serious the imemployment prob- those who had been seeking work for Cook and Bakerit ... • 4.48 5.04 Messman 2.73 lem actually is. six months or more exceeded one mil- 3.07 Household Heads lion for theluw firstmoi timeiiuifc aiu».csince 1958. i.# ..oas otherwise providedptu>>uwu theluc rates setM:I luiiiiforth aboveaoovc snaiishall oebe paid fortor all workwc in The unemployment rate for house- The average duration of joblessness " excess of eighteiDht lirillfs.hours, Monday LKl»rt1tOrl June, 1975 Page 23 7C • • -.vj:'' • !W: • -' -J psi - . V ., ^^'Ofitinucd And the New Contract SiCmMEf^XIojggfMnciIrt* 4 - 'ommmATfirnS. ^ TO^gpiarENr^'^ j^NEW CONraACT- -f p^CONFTOM "^WIEW CONTKACT • All vessels should be siened on -,w. , '"^r. ;}r.^®''An i'- e . --fu-- .•.•• —. ,-^ or no more than six months articles. vessels remaining outside the An increase in the death benr^l ^ntmen^ United stSes foriverl * Death benefit will be increased to ;• ;;.'-rp; a maximum of $5,000. SMt^months, provisions have beeh ^ " miscellaneous hos- • An increase in such coverage, •' ',- V-. • ' ' fhe seaman who jPital coverage. Pmed the vessel in the States the A An increased surgical benefit. of paying off, with trans- ' Increased from $450 to $600; l^ation back to the States, ^ An increased maternity benefit. «««-..Where t \possible, «uuiaonaadditional rebef gangsDffl! shouldshrtiilrl U-be established. 'WCr • This ^ • •• • ;^-'-'\v' pay will be iii creased to $2,200 for Group I fce^ • If there is any increaw in Main tenance and Cure in the tad^t^ contract, the Main» J^^ease should be applied t' ^ance and Cure clause is the only s ""e pension benefit tenance and Cure is increaredS ; • Ime ™ P?^" "P" jyo.oo'per moMh fOT iSffigS mg on i^sion after June 15, 1975 • Transportation on pi?cussions wai continue in order Z Provide an increase in "hen a seaman K shinno^ :mS'S?r?p„XnTa2: ^.pension benefit for members al ready receivmg a pension rJl ^ compulsory for the IWrtTi!' AM ""•»« pension. - paid by the operator. MaS.f'• Transportation PO« i. unaMiVSfSL^^ malte restitution. "ed to ««ions neaiing Pay Increases Won Si V Tj"® Sailing Boat! Continued from PaeePage 3Ji .i. _ .u . wifi also continue. The SIU is ^ perMmel'''*'' ™®"° unlicensed ue^salmg for increases in pensionlf l^sassmg a Group I rating peSr «u hourf d„r£^ve^ wS&Ut • Any company that fails to notifv wo^'Ll''®"''""® Committee also Shl£!he'IhT^^ '° situations ;a crew that their ship will^^l • This provision was established. this country should be «^nsible for the crew's peisoiifal y'"".. 2 p"ss:r fthe'st?^,pay and premium rates for •, '. Television sets should be replaced ^ .As TV - '1 maim °f "Onnai As T.V. sets on bobrd\ ' reouire• mm^ance should be borne by the company, ^ S£"Hi!s,X' i payment for meals ' S not list^ in ^ • The allowance for extra meals rf*^ increased to 75rf .sr*-";£;s4-5sr iSsed~^ ^ |n4 fte penalty payme^ for carry from SpySs'S ^^-'=Vlorc^«Se''S's.°"'" ""T ing passengers will be applied to '•' ..V. ' ^ auyone not listed in iff officid J^U^anale«ei„dingcad.S!^S ' s'teSS'lh.t'l " automatic ^ ?" ""PuW • Except for periods wben the ves- * be allowed to smoke on the wheel « •uauMvering the helmsman ' U'fi be pennitted to smoke. maintenance ®r hydraulic carno • P""®'"" ias been made for thai atcbes:iies on OBOnun vessels should £ also tank wages and overtSf ssEsi^s «-as"^ f "P" ">«tae du% =«ablished for OBO! ss"5?----X*K *^1;; s"" tte mhcensed deck deparhnj 2.SBH£S- the 1970 -.-~^x.«.ggMerchant rnarmeMarine Act, incluinnincludina ®nd premium over- sS-=ss,i== Mim Manner shins, the hoc„«o V/ ISidW m or ^®teh-watcK ^k?a % Steward/ admg oosuns, stewards audand stew.stew- SSariyi LASH. m H!?* should receive the same Mariner and other newly" con- monthly wages, as well as premium structed vessels will be raised to KS?«-«CS and overtime rates as QMEDs. S B This wili pro- oroxiS^ff ^'ith ap. $40 mo ^ additional $30 to ZH-rs.ns-" £sr.'„T=;-sri-'-s'^ns-s a-?«Er,~5.S St ^/^e^oSSC VMHU On new tankers, 2l~sefwSr}^^^^^ also negotiated" Continued on Page 26 Seafarers Log ;Z. ' •\hMl I New SIU Pensioners Charles E. Bums, 60, joined the John W. Parker, Jr., 74, joined ; John M. Lamb, 66, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Jackson the Union in 1941 in the port of j •;IV • Union in the port of Mobile in 1954 ville, Fla. sailing as an oiler. Brother Savannah sailing as a chief steward. |' sailing as a chief electrician. Brother i ' Bums had sailed for 42 years and Brother Parker had sailed for 53 i^amb had sailed for 33 years and ir walked the picket line in the Greater years and is a U.S. Navy pre-war spent two years helping in an SIU N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the mm?: veteran. He was born in Savannah i organizing drive. He also attended 4-' Robin Line beef in 1962. He also re and is a resident there. the 1972 Union's Educational Con ceived a personal safety award in ference in the HLSS in Piney Point, 1960 for sailing aboard an accident- Michael Pisknn, 59, joined the Md. Born in Dothan, Ala., he is now free ship, the SS Steel Surveyor. a resident of Mobile. Born in Macon, Ga., he is a resident SIU in 1943 in the port of New York 1,4 of Jacksonville. sailing as a BR utility. Brother Alfred D. Kirkconnell, 65, joined Piskun had sailed for 32 years and the SIU in the port of Tampa in Wiley Hinton, 66, joined the Un is a Navy Seabee veteran of World 1969 sailing as an AB. Brother Kirk ion in 1945 in the port of Mobile War II. He also walked the picket connell was born in Honduras and is sailing as a chief cook. Brother Hin line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in a resident of Tampa. ton had sailed 29 years. A native of 1961. Born in New York City, he is George County, Miss., he is now a a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. resident of Lucedale, Miss. Early A. Punch, 61, joined the Andrew A. G. McClosky, 65, SIU in 1945 in the port of New joined the Union in 1947 in the port Vincent S. Hooper, 66, joined the Orleans sailing as an OS. Brother of New Orleans sailing as a reefer SIU in the port of Boston in 1958 Punch had sailed for 30 years. He utility. Brother McClosky had sailed sailing as a fireman-watertender. was born in Louisiana and is a resi for 37 years. He was bom in Algiers, Brother Hooper had sailed for 31 dent of San Francisco. La. and is a resident of New Orleans. years and is a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. He was born in Murray Yemen L. Porter, 55, joined the River, Prince Edward Is., Canada, Alfredo G. Lopez, 61, joined the and is a resident of Seattle. Union in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Porter had Union in 1944 in the port of New sailed for 34 years and attended a York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Torsten K. Lnndkvist, 67, joined Lopez had sailed for 32 years. He the SIU in the port of New York in SIU Crews Conference at Piney Point, Md. at the Harry Lundeberg was born in the Philippines and is a 1956 sailing as a bosxm. Brother resident of San Francisco. Lundkvist had sailed for 27 years ScTiool of Seamanship. He is a native aboard American flagships. He of Portsmouth, Va. and is a resident ;i of Norfolk. walked the picket line in the Greater Armando B. Lavagno, 62, joined N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the the SIU in 1939 in the port of Miami Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Jose A. Silva, 70, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. Brother Lavagno Lundkvist also donated one gallon had sailed for 36 years. He was bom and three pints of blood to the Union sailing as an AB. Brother Silva had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. in Hackeiisack, N.J., and is a resi Blood Bank in 1966. He's a native dent of Houston. of Sweden and is a resident of naturalized citizen. He was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. Pern and is a resident of Houston. Mikade Olenchik, 70, joined the Thomas N. Johnson, 65, joined William E. Smith, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 the Union in 1946 in the port of New SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Olenchik York sailing as an AB. Brother sailing as a chief steward. Brother had sailed for 25 years and was on Johnson had sailed for 29 years and Smith is a U.S. Army veteran of the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor is a U.S. Army veteran of World World War H. He is a native of strike in 1961. He is a native of New War II. He was bom in Virginia and Massachusetts and is a resident of York City and is a resident of San is a resident of Baltimore. Mobile. Francisco. Bosun Nears 3-Gallon Mark •wf . • Port Date Deep Sea. IBU UIW New York ...... July 7 2:30 p.m...... 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. Philadelphia July 8 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m •.. 7:00 p.m. Baltimore July 9 2:30 p.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. Norfolk July 10 9:30 a.m 5:00 p.m 7:00 p.m. Jacksonville July 10 2:00 p.m — — Detroit July 11 2.30 p.m...... July 14 5:00 p.m. Houston July 14 2:JO p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. New Orleans .... July 15 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Mobile July 16 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. San Francisco ... July 17 , 2:30 p.m. Wilmington .... July 21 . 2:30 p.m. Seattle July 25 . 2:30 p.m. •t- June Recertified Bosun graduate Luther Myrex (center) gets a well-done Columbus July 19 . — 1:00 p.m. handshake from SlU Medjcal Director Dr. Joseph B. Logue for donating his Chicago ... .s .. July 15 . 5:00 p.m. — I 19th pint of blood to the Union's Blood Bank on May 23. Looking on in ad Port Arthur .... July 15 . 5:00 p.m — miration is Nurse Cheryl Edel at the Headquarters Clinic. Brother Myrex is Buffalo July 16 . 5:00 p.m — t runnerup to Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt, who holds the enviable record of St. Louis July 17 . 5:00 p.m — i' donating more than three gallons of blood to the bank. Bosun Myrex gave his Cleveland July 17 . 5:00 p.m — s J first gallon to the Mobile clinic in 1962, the second there in 1968 and two pints Jersey City July 14 . 5:00 p.m. .•••.. — there this year. Usually, five pints a year is the limit. June, 1975 Page 25 V'l; • J 44 f. :.f- A 1 tr A• yunrj/ m, I >•' t' -gv'.. If you are convicted of possession of any ille^ drug—heroin, baibita- latcs, speed, LSD, or even inariinana-4lie U.S. Coast Guard will revoke STEER A CLEAR your seaonn piqpers, without appeal, FOREVER. That wMtwM Wiaf you lose for the rest of your file die r^t to make ^ Hvii^ by the sea. . ^ . However, it doesnt quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. COURSEI You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to orm a gun. You •!«» may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, ' J certiffed public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, •:{ school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardise your r^ht to hold a job '•i where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for I the city, the county, or the Federal government. Ifs a pretty tough rap, but thafs exacdy how it is and you cant do any thing about it. The couvicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good Uvdfliood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presmts a serious threat to bodi your idiyskal and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship sdiere clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at aD times lor the safe operation of the vessd. Don't let drags destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and deer a clear course. New SiU Contract Negotiated • --'B- Continued from Page 24 provision for the installation of clothes dryers, • Tank wages and overtime rates have been established for OBO vessels. • Sanitary work may be performed by the 12-4 ordinary seaman on ves sels having a watchstanding Bosun. • Further jurisdiction has been- established for the Engine Department on motor vessels. • The company will now pay trans Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans portation of a seaman to another port if that port is unable to fill the job, and Cash Benefits Paid • The layup clause in the Shipping Rules has been extended and provides Apr. 24-May 21,1975 Number Amoimt the seaman the right to reclaim his job within a 30-day period. However, the MONTH YEAR MONTH YEAR SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN TO DATE TO DAIT TO DATE TO DATE seven-day penalty clause in the con tract remains intact. ELIGIBLES ; These are just some of the high Death 16 65 $ 40,500.00 $ 189,109.85 lights contained in the new three-year In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 411 3,436 411.00 3,436.00 SIU agreement. The entire Freightship In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 170 782 510.00 2,346.00 and Tanker agreements will appear in Hospital & Hospital Extras 18 76 2,370.80 7,487.61 Surgical 6 13 450.00 925.92 a special edition of the July Seafarers Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 6,143 34,267 49,144.00 274,136.00 LOG with all changes indicated. Special Equipment^ 1 14 .95 1,759.41 Optical ...... 197 947 4,489.61 24,940.28 Supplemental Medicare Premiums 71 185 2,730.00 8,681.30 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras 336 " 1,903 74,219.39 405,637.61 Zigmimd '^ex" Piotrowski Doctors" Visits In Hospital 55 310 2,420.72 12,185.96 Please contact your cousin, Medard Surgical 118 554 17,157.49 73,664.48 Maternity 13 ; 75 3,464.25 21,180.25 Kowalski, at 1336 Dartmouth < St., Blood Transfusions 1 12 51.00 883.00 Scranton, Pa. 18504, or caU (717) 342- Optical 139 668 3,122.39 16,945.92 1105. Roberto Pimcipe PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS • • Please contact your brother, Efrain Death 12' 71 36,000.00 _ 213,000.00 A. Morales, at 510 7th Ave., Brooklyn, Hospital & Hospital Extras 162 846 17,378.65 139,550.87 N.Y. 11215, or call him at (212) 768- Doctors" Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. 111 580 6,245.97 22,254.94 1911. Surgical 6 73 562.00 11,976.25 Optical 65 364 1,846.53 8,709.11 James E. McDermott Blood Transfusions - — 1 72.00 Please contact your brother-in-l^w. Special Equipment 3 • 13 892.20 3,503.04 Jack Mulligan, at 145 Sargeant Ave., i; ;>:• - ^^en^al ...... — 5 1,706.00 Clifton, N.J. 07013, or call (201) 473- Supplemental Medicare Premiums ...... 1,973 7,849 14,120.70 55,203.20 4464. ^ • m.'- • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, 28 72 7,721.45 26,429,50 King Howard Bn^au Please contact your daughter, Mrs. TOTALS Beverly Brigman Marshall, at Onemo - .:-^T -•i Total Seafarers Welfare Plan 10,055 53,181 285,809.10 1,525,724.50 P.O., Mathews, Va. 23130. Total Seafarers Pension Plan ...... 2,345 9,356 578,184.25 2,328,940.55 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan 701 4,574 . 375,198.97 2,550,943.37 Lawrence Edward Stanhope Tp^^eafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation 13,101 67,111 $1,239,192.32 $6,405,608.42 Please contact your daughter, Larry Sue Roberts, at 5227 Jean, Ainarillo, //-.r J- -; • Tex. 79109. Page 26 Seafarers Log /• „ =• jRnal Jieparturesi SIU pensioner Rufus L. Aher- Dennis H. Brazell, SIU pensioner Pedro Cruz, 73, suc nethy, 46, died on 47, died of a heart Winston E. Renny, cumbed to heart fail- Mar. 8. Brother 74, passed away front attack on board the t- • i ure in the San Abernethy joined the SS Eagle Traveler a respiratory infec Francisco USPHS SIU in 1946 in the (United Maritime), tion in the Bay Front r'.»i Hospital on Mar. 28. ^,i port of Norfolk sail while in the port of Medical Center, St. I Brother Cruz joined ing in the steward Alexandria, Egypt on Petersburg, Fla. on the Union in 1941 in department for 31 May 18. Brother Mar. 8. Brother Ren the port of New York years. He was a staff Brazell joined the ny joined the SIU in deck engineer. He had sergeant in the U.S. Army. Bom in SIU in 1947 in the port of Savannah 1938 as a charter member in the port sailed for 25 years, received a personal Hickory, N.C., he was a resident there of New York sailing in the deck depart stI * sailing as a wiper. He had sailed for 28 safety award for sailing aboard the ac at his death. Burial was in Catwaba years. Seafarer Brazell was born in ment. He had sailed for 39 years and cident-free ship, the SS City of Alma in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hickory. Georgia and was a resident of Houston. walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. 1960 and attended a Piney Point Pen Surviving is his mother, Vadar of Hick The body was returned to the U.S. for Harbor strike and in the 1962 Robin It sioners Conference in 1970. Born in ory. burial. Surviving are his widow, Jennie Line beef. Seafarer Renny was a native Puerto Rico, he was a resident of San of Jacksonville; his mother, Mrs. Clyde of the island of Jamaica, the British Francisco. Interment was in Cypress SIU pensioner (Ann) Brazell of Gibsonton, Fla.; a West Indies and was a resident of St. Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sur Charles N. H. brother, James of Riverview, Fla. and Petersburg when he died. Cremation viving are his widow, Braulia of Brook "Chuck" AHen, 65, three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Williamson took place in the State Crematory, lyn and four daughters, Mrs. Esther succumbed to a heart and Mrs. Betty E. Jones Brown, both Clearwater, N.Y. Surviving are three Gallo of Glendale, Queens, N.Y.; Mrs. attack at home on of Gibsonton and Mrs. Mary Louise sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Feger of Dunedin, i.i Racquel Chevalier of Brooklyn; Estella Apr. 1. Brother Al Coniglio of Tampa. Fla.; Mrs. Peggy C. Palmer of the i' '1 of San Francisco and Gladys. len joined the Union Bronx, N.Y. and Mrs. Ouida Cordonatt 1'., I in 1942 in the port SIU pensioner Goldstein of Suffern, N.Y. Hubert A. Few, of New York sailing Michael J. Byrnes, SIU pensioner 54, died in the New as a bosun. He had sailed for 31 years 69, passed away from Orleans USPHS and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. William C. Paris, 78, heart disease in Mea- died from kidney fail Hospital on May 7. Navy. He was awarded the U.S. Mari dowview Hospital, V-' Brother Few joined ners Medal for being wounded on the ure in the New Or Secaucus, N.J. on leans USPHS Hos •J the SIU in the port of SS Samuel F. Miller (Waterman) in an Apr. 22, Brother - ^ Mobile in 1968 sail air raid on Naples, Italy on Oct. 5, pital on Apr. 21. Bymes joined the Brother Paris joined ing as a QMED. He 1943. A native of Baltimore, he was Union in the port of the SIU in 1947 in was bom in Prichard, a resident of Sonoma, Calif, at the New York in 1960 sailing as a deck the port of Boston Ala. and was a resident of Mobile at time of his death. Cremation took place hand for the Penn Central Railroad the time of his death. Surviving are his sailing in the steward department. He in Santa Rosa (Calif.) Memorial Park. from 1935 to 1972 and for the Moran had sailed for 41 years and was a World widow, Bernice; a sou, James and a Surviving are his widow. Ok Boon; a Towing Co. from 1928 to 1935. He brother, William of Mobile. War I U.S. Navy veteran. Seafarer son, Charles; a sister, Mrs. Ethel was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Paris was born in Arlington, Mass. and Moreau and a nephew, Allen Moreau, World War 11. He was born in Ho- was a resident of New Orleans when Joseph D. Fprchia, both of Baltimore. boken, N.J. and was a resident of North 53, succumbed to he passed away. Inteiment was in St. Bergen, N.J. Surviving are a brother, Louis Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviv emphysema in New John; a sister-in-law, Mary and two Orleans on Mar. 29. William A. Miller, ing are his widow, Pulcina of Santos, nieces, Bridget and Colleen Bums, all Brazil; his mother, Katherine of Mai Brother Forchia 61, died on Apr. 30. of North Bergen. IT joined the SIU in Brother Miller joined den, Mass; a son, Alfred; a daughter, 1942 in the port of the Union in the port Marie and a sister, Mrs. Anna Guman -it* New Orleans sailing of Houston in 1960 SIU pensioner of Maiden. Lester M. Wyman, as a cook and baker. sailing as a chief SIU pensioner Harry M. Galphin, He had sailed for 32 years. Bom iaNew steward for Dixie 77, passed away on May 2. Brother Wy 70, died of cancer in Jacksonville Orleans, he was a resident there when Carriers in 1970, Na (Fla.) Memorial Hospital on Mar. 10. I- if i he died. Burial was in Mt. Olives Ceme tional Marine Service man joined the SIU in 1944 in the port Brother Galphin joined the SIU in tery, New Orleans. Surviving are his from 1960 to 1964 and for General 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing widow, Evelyn; a son, Eric and two Marine from 1959 to 1960. He was of New York sailing as an AB. He had as an AB. He had sailed for 37 years daughters, Glenda of New Orleans and bom in Chumuckla, Fla. and was a and was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. i' M Vanessa. resident of Marrero, La. when he passed sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Wyman was born in Massa Navy. Seafarer Galphin was born in away. Surviving is his widow, Lanell Florida and was a resident of Jackson SIU pensioner of Lynn Haven, Fla. chusetts and was a resident of Berwick, Me. when he died. Surviving are a son, ville when he passed away. Interment Joseph £. Ford, 87, was in Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fer- Lester of Hanson, Mass. and a sister, 't : 4 passed away on Mar. Balhino F. Mogol, nandina, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Louise of Brookline, Mass. 31. Brother Ford 64, passed away on Eunice; his mother, Ida Mae of Fer- joined the Union in Mar. 30. Brother nandina Beach, Fla. and a stepson, the port of Buffalo in Mogol joined the Albert R. Yeoman, James Burke. 1961 sailing as a fire- SIU in the port of 35, died on May 5. Frank Castagna, 31, drowned when mah-watertender on Yokohama in 1970 Brother Yeoman he fell off a launch as the SS Tampa tugs for the Great sailing as a fireman- joined the SIU in the (Sea-Land) was anchored off Genoa, Lakes Towing Co. He had sailed for 56 watertender. He had port of Tampa in Italy on Apr. 15. Brother Castanga sailed for 27 years. years and was a resident of Buffalo 1964 sailing as an joined the SIU in the port of New when he died. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Bom in Brae Marinducxue, the Philip AB. He attended the York in 1963 sailing as a fireman- Dorothy M. Denfrund of Kenmore, pines, he was a resident of Manila. Sur Andrew Furuseth watertender. He attended the Andrew » - II N.Y. viving are his widow. Pilar; four sons, Training School in Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, Danilo,, Benjamin, Clodolyo and Ern Houston in 1963 and was a U.S. Air N.Y. in 1963. Born in Brooklyn, he SIU pensioner esto and a daughter, Myrna. Force veteran in the post-war period. was a resident there when he died. Carroll E. Harper, Bom in Hartford, Ala., he was a resi Burial was in Brooklyn. Surviving are 71, died in the San Melvin O. Moore, dent of Slocomb, Ala. when he passed his mother, Dorothy and a sister, Mrs. • Miriam Gili, both of Brooklyn. Francisco USPHS I 52, died of appar away. Surviving are his widow, Jackie; 1' Hospital on Apr. 30. ently natural causes a daughter, Alecia of Slocomb and Harold A. Hultman, Sr., 62, died of Brother Harper join aboard the C4 SS a grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Roy of a heart attack in the Wilmington (Del.) ed the SIU in 1948 in Lyman Hall (Water Hartford. Memorial Clinic on Jan. 25. Brother • the port of New York man) on May 8 while Hultman joined the Union in the port sailing as a wiper. He on die Middle East SIU pensioner George Thomas, 82, of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a chief had sailed for 25 years and was a U.S. run. Brother Moore passed away on May 2. Brother engineer for the Berg Towing Co. of Navy veteran of World War I. A native joined the SIU in the Thomas joined the Union in the port Chesapeake City, Md. from 1957 to i, ' 'i-/\ of Maryland, he was a resident of San port of Jacksonville in 1974 sailing as of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a cap 1975 and for Curtis Bay Towing Co. Francisco when he passed away. Sur an AB. He had sailed for 29 years. A tain for the Gulf Atlantic Towing and the Du Pont Co. A Brooklyn na viving are his widow, Fumike of Yoko native of York County, Va., he was a Corp. of Norfolk. He was born in tive, he was a resident of New Castle, hama; his sister, Mrs. Viola M. Wood resident of Melbourne, Fla. when he Maryland and was a resident of Nea- Del. when he passed away. Burial was Kaemmer of Glen Burnie, Md. and a passed away. Surviving are his widow, vitt, Md. at the time of his death. Sur in Woodland Cemetery, Bellport, L.I., niece, Mrs. Virginia J. Fraser of San Martha; a son, Michael and a daughter, viving aire his widow, Henrietta and a N.Y. Surviving are his widow, • Lillie Francisco. Marsha. son, George of Baltimore. and a son, Harold of Fairfax, Va. June, 1975 Page 27 V .'j' * / -4 4 "^-•- Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings . h- •( OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service), ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Serv OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine), SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea- I' April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun ice), April 12—Chairman, Recertified April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Land Service), April 12—Chairman, James A. Shortell; Secretary C. John Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George H. Weaver; Secretary O. Frezza; Ed Recertified Bosun William Bushong; son; Educational Director Karttunen, W. Gibbons; Educational Director Ger ucational Director F. Harris. $20 in Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Di Chairman discussed President Paul ard P. Bemons. $40 in ship's fund and ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair rector H. Ware, Jr.; Deck Delegate Hall's report in the Seafarers Log. The a library fund was collected. No dis man gave a vote of thanks to all crew R. O. Spencer; Steward Delegate H. W. crewmembers were thanked for their puted OT. Chairman held a discussion members for a job well done. Also Roberts. $85 in ship's fund. No dis contribution for flowers for Charles on the upcoming contracts and also discussed the importance of SPAD do puted OT. Need an antenna for the Jackson's mother who passed away. about SPAD. A vote of thanks to the nations for a better and stronger Union T.V. set. Everything running smoothly. $10.35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. steward department for a job well done. and job security for all members. Next Next port New Orleans. A vote of thanks to ship's committee and Next port Cadiz, Spain. port, Searsport, Me. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steam delegates. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land ship), April 13—Chairman, Recerti DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), Service), April 6—Chairman, Recerti Service), April 20—Chairman, Recer fied Bosun M. Casanueva; Secretary April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun fied Bosun David H. Berger; Secretary tified Bosun K. Puchalski; Secretary S. B. Wright; Educational Director R. Lambert; Secretary D. Collins; Edu T. R. Goodman; Educational Director C. E. Bell; Educational Director V. D. Brunell; Engine Delegate F. O. cational Director E. Synan; Steward G. Knowles; Deck Delegate John F. Sayo; Deck Delegate Richard S. Catchot; Steward Delegate Walter Delegate Peter V. Hammel. $25 in Wolfe; Steward Delegate Bernard Sha Johnson; Engine Delegate Albert W. Dunn. No disputed OT. Chairman sug ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman piro. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed Spanraft; Steward Delegate John gested that all members donate to reported that the Seafarers Log was re OT. Chairman issued beneficiary cards George Katsos. $167 in ship's fund. SPAD. Movies will be shown every ceived in Santos, Brazil and that it con to crewmembers to be filled out and No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to other day on the next trip. Everything tained some very good articles. A vote sent to' Headquarters. Suggested that the steward department for a job well running smoothly. of thanks to the steward department for all donate to SPAD. For safety pur done. Everything running smoothly. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), a job well done. Next port Nola. poses a non-skid paint was used to Next port Seattle. April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bo SEA-LAND COMMERCE (Sea- paint tunnels and decks. A vote of DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta sun Joseph Michael; Secretary Claude Land Service), April 13—Chairman thanks to the steward department for Steamship), April 13—Chairman, Re Garnett; Deck Delegate Norman Pep Loather G. G. Reck; Educational Di a job well done. certified Bosun Arthur McGinnis; Sec per. $26.50 in ship's fund. No disputed rector James Petersen; Steward Dele SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land Serv retary L. Santa Ana; Educational OT. A vote of thanks to the steward gate L. J. Rinaldi. Chairman suggested ice), April 27—Chairman, Recertified Director U. Sanders; Deck Delegate department for a job well done. Next that all should support SPAD for round Bosun Frank Teti; Secretary O. Smith; George Pierre; Engine Delegate O. port Richmond, Calif. three of the oil bill fight. A safety meet Educational Director R. Matthew. $7 Wheeler; Steward Delegate W. Free SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land ing was held and it was noted that more in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair man. No disputed OT. Chairman sug Service), April 6—Chairman, Recerti- members should attend these meetings man commended all departments for gested that all should donate to SPAD fied Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary as they are for the benefit of all. $36 in great cooperation and suggested that for job security. A vote of thanks to Herb Knowles; Educational Director ship's fund. Some disputed OT in en crew contribute to SPAD. He noted the electricians for connecting a tele Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; phone from the gangway to the mess- 'r' gine department. The oil bill article was how important SPAD is to our future. Engine Delegate R. C. Salley; Steward 't received and posted. A vote of thanks to The ship will be in the yard for a few hall. A vote of thanks to the steward Delegate A. P. Lopez. Some disputed the chief cook. Observed one minute of days and the secretary will try to get a department for a job well done. Ob OT in engine department. A vote of silence in memory of our departed catalogue to select movies from. A served one minute of silence in mem thanks to the bosun for running the brothers. vote of thanks to the steward depart ory of our departed brothers. Next movies. Next port Yokohama. ' M OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden ment for a job well done. port New Orleans. Marine), April 20—Chairman, Recer HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), NEW YORKER (Sea-Land Serv tified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary April 13—Chairman Recertified Bosun . Oificiai ship's minutes were also re ice), April 19—Chairman W. S. Rudd; ceived from the following vessels: - E. Kelly; Educational Director Neel; Jose Aguiar; Secretary W. Datzko; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Di Deck Delegate John Kucharski; Engine Educational Director D. Papageorgiou. rector R. Borlase; Deck Delegate Kirby MAYAGUEZ Delegate William Beatty; Steward Dele No disputed OT. Chairman talked Wright; Engine Delegate Leslie Bry SEA-LAND VENTURE U: gate A. S. Smith. No disputed OT. about the new contract coming up and ant; Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. NOTRE DAME VICTORY Chairman suggested that everyone suggested that all members take part No disputed OT. Chairman gave a MONTICELL^ VICTORY should read the Seafarers Log and when in it and send your letters in. Educa short lecture on the importance of NEWARK you have the time plan to go for tional director requested that if the SPAD and good safety habits aboard DELTA SUD LNG instruction. Everything running members saw anything they thought ship. A new ship's chairman. Brother SEA LAND EXCHANGE smoothly. was not in a safe condition to report F. O'Malloy, was elected as Brother LONG BEACH COLUMBIA (United States Steel), it to him. A vote of thanks was given Rudd is leaving the ship in New Jer TAMARA GUILDEN > to John Bellamy, a graduate of the •Vi . April 27—Chairman, Recertified Bo sey for an operation. A vote of thanks VANTAGE HORIZON - " sun J. Jandora; Secretary M. S. Sos- Lundeberg Upgrading school by the to the steward department for a job SEA-LAND MARKET < - pina; Educational Director W. C. steward delegate. Steward stated that well done. Observed one minute of si SAN PEDRO i Sevens; Deck Delegate James S. Rog he would like to see more fine men lence in memory of our departed MOUNT EXPLORER ers; Steward Delegate Frank Rakas. coming from the school as they are brothers. Next port. Port Everglades, HUMACAO Some disputed OT in deck and engine doihg a fine job. A vote of thanks to Fla. JOSEPH HEWES departments. Chairman suggested that the bosun and the day man for a job SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land DEL SOL all crewmembers with enough seatime well done in getting the galley painted. * Services), April 26—Chairman, Recer SCHUYLKILL should take the time now to go to LNG A vote of thanks to the steward de tified Bosun A. E. Bourgot; Secretary ; OVERSEAS VIVIAN: : M and LPG classes. Observed one minute partment for a job well done. L. Nicholas; Educational Director THETIS of silence in memory of our departed OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime H. L. Stegall; Deck Delegate S. H. Ful- ARTHUR MIDDLETON^ brothers. r: Overseas), April 20—Chairman, Re ford; Engine Delegate H. Dill; Steward SEA-LAND CONSUMER LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), certified Bosun James Baudoin; Secre SAM HOUSTON 1 April 20—Chairman, Recertified Bo Delegate P. L. Hunt. Chairman advised tary Ralph Bullard, Deck Delegate all crewmembers to fill out their bene JACKSONVILLE sun C. James; Secretary Duke Gard Bert Smith; Engine Delegate Jerry .MIAMI::: :.: . ,| ner; Educationa' ""irector M. Beata. ficiary cards. No disputed OT. Every Makarewicz; Steward Delegate Rich thing running smoothly. Observed one TJVERSEAS ALASKA $103.50 in ship •, . and. No disputed ard Smith. $38.60 in ship's fund. No CHARLES £. WILSON OT. Put in a request for screen doors minute of silence in memory of our disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the departed brothers. Next port Rotter DELTA PARAGUAY ., : on all main deck entrances especially steward department. Everything run SUMMIT W the crew mess. Everything running dam. ning smoothly. Next port Trinidad. " 1NGER-: smoothly. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement), FORTHOSKINS ^ CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), AQUADILLA (Puerto Rican Ma April 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun PHILADELPHIA April 13—Chairman, Recertified Bo rine Operating), April 13—Chairman, Beverly Dunn; Secretary S. Gutierez; WALTER RICE sun G. Burke; Secretary R. Hutchins; Recertified Bosun Victor Carbone; Sec Educational Director Praino; Deck ROBERT E. LEE Engine Delegate J. Pineiro; Steward retary Oreste Vola; Deck Delegate Delegate Herbert A. Greene; Engine SEATTLE ,: Bernard Soberon. Chairman suggested Delegate William C. Traser. $53.92 in v .!-. -, Delegate J. Figueroa. No disputed OT. OVERSEAS ARCTIC Chairman held a discussion on the that all crewmembers should donate to ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chair BALTIMORE benefit to each member to voluntarily SPAD and go down to Piney Point to man reminded all book men receiving MERRIMAC donate to SPAD and also on the meet upgrade themselves. $3.60 in ship's letters from New York referring to sug PORTLAND ing to be held at Pjney Point. Observed fund. No disputed OT. A vote of'thanks gestions on contract to be sure to send ERNA ELIZABETH ''•0y- ' • one minute of silence in memory of our to the steward department for a job them in. A vote of thanks to the stew BEAUREGARD departed brothers. Next port Houston. well done. Next port Baltimore. ard department for a job well done. Page 28 Seafarers Log Seafarers Upgrade At HLS Piney Point UPOR^ING TO MEET THE NEEDS of Seafarers and the challenge of advances in the maritime industry are being provided at the Harry Lundeberg School in .Piney Point. A wide variety of upgrading programs in the deck, engine and steward - department have been developed to provide the best training available to American Seafarers. Pictured on this page are some of the recent graduates from the Lundeberg Upgrading i: i Center. '• • "^1 .•i.' ABOVE: Seafarers Jay Barnett, Dave Alleyne pose on the fantail of the Claude TOP RIGHT: Quarterma.ster Instructor Chuck Dwyer, left, gets in the gradua "Sonny" Simmons with Instructor Jack tion picture of the latest group of Sea Parcell after completing upgrading to farers to complete the Quartermaster Fireman, Oiler and Watertender. .... course. Left to right are Instructor Dwyer, Jim Mates, Ben Buck, Enrique Gil, Jose Rodriguez, John Nelson, Mael- vin Gerring, Dan McMullen, Robert '1^1 Tallman and Tony Hanna. RIGHT: Cook and Baker Sylvester Zy- garowski (left) and Assistant Cook Nel son Cook display their Certificates of Achievement after graduating from the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. RIGHT: HLS Upgrading Instructor Chuck Dwyer (far right) poses with graduates of the Able Seaman class after the group completed training and passed their Coast Guard examinations. Kneel 'J > ing left to right are Daniel Davis, Spyri- don Katehis, John Curran, Edward Wil- lisch and John Pennington. Second row from left are Donald Hood, George Ob- erle, Ahmed Mussad, Steve Grisham, Keith McColhim and Fletcher Hanks. Third row from left are Clifford Duke, Joseph Evans, Colin Kelly and Ed Lusk. RIGHT: QMED graduates at the Lunde berg Upgrading Center posed with two of the school's staff members for their sraduation photo. Left to right, front row, are Carl Borcalino, Juan Rodri- 1 quez, David Diekehart, Engine Instructor Charlie Nalen, Anastasios Avzangelis, Reading Teacher Pat Glazer, Jesse Mar tin and Mike Brennan. Left to right, rear, are Emmanuel Rapitis, John Schaefer, James Chianese, Richard Butch, Anton Schmidt and Gerald Johnson. i I June, 1975 Page 29 Vf) <• ; » LUNDEBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Procedures; Emergency Launching Op tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer FOWT erations. Included in the course is practi gency Procedures. cal experience in launching, letting go, Course Requirements: Must have rat ', I _• • f ,} Deck rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, seas, recovery of man overboard, fire- Electrician, Pumpman. Refrigeration En The course of instruction leading to Department ' fighting and emergency procedures. gineer. Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Wa- Course Requirements: Must have 90 Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En tertender and/or Oiler) consists of class days seatime in any department. gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at room work and practical training to in Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; least six months seatime in any one or a clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func A:3LE SEAMAN August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October combination of the following ratings: tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil The course of instruction leading to 2, 16, 30; November 13, .28; December FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and endorsement as Able Seaman consists of 11. man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler Emergency Procedures. Also included is classroom and practical training to in maker. or Deck Engine Mechanic. practical training aboard one of the ships clude: Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Road; Wheel Commands; Use of the August 7, 21; September 18; October 16; Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Engine November 13; December 11. Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and 5^' Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro Department cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months sea- QMED-Any Rating time as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad The course of instruction leading to uate of HLS at Piney Point and have certification as QMED — Any Rating. eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea (Qualified Member of the Engjne De man; be able to pass the prescribed phys partment) consists of classroom work ical, including eyesight without glasses and practical training to include: Parts of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor of a Boiler and Their Function; Com rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor bustible Control Systems; Steam and mal color vision. Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys ters)— You must be 19 years of age; tem^; . Boiler Construction and Repair; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); als; Machine Tool Operation; Com be able to pass the prescribed physical, pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of including eyesight requirements listed Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; above. Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Starting Dates: June 26, September 4, Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; October 16, November 28. Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En gines; Starting and Securing Main and Seafarer Oscar Johnson proudly displays his graduation certificate after completing the Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Cook and Baker course at the HLS Upgrading Center. At right is Instructor Charlie QUARTERMASTER Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- Andrews. iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing The course of instruction leading to Main Engines. certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Course Requirements: (If you have a Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able also includes a review of Basic Seaman to pass the prescribed physical, including ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro eyesight without glasses of no more than Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro 20/30 and have normal color vision. cedures. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point Course Requirements: Must hold en and have three months seatime as Wiper. dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). (If you have an engine rating such as Starting Dates: August 7, October 2, Electrician)—No requirements. November 13. Starting Dates: June 23; July 21; Au gust 18; September 15. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction leading to DIESELS certification as Lifeboatman consists of The four-week course covers: types, classroom study and practical training QMED upgraders display their graduation certificates after completing training at the designs, construction and characteristics to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lundeberg Upgrading Center. From left are Seafarer Alfred Lane, HLS Instructor of various diesel engines; nomenclature Lifeboat - Equipment; Lifeboat Com Jack Parcel, ^afarer Herber Guyman, Seafarer Davis Hart, Seafarer Michael Coyle and principal design features of all parts mands; Types of Davits and Operating and Charlie Nalen, head of the HLS Engine Upgrading Department. of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic This may be waived for Seafarers 4. Have 90 days of employment on a who have completed one or more vessel in the previous calendar SIU Scholarship Program years in an accredited college or year. university. One college and two post secondary . ship. This award is in the amount 2. Have not less than two years of Pick up a scholarship application now. trade/vocational school scholarships are of $10,000. actual employment on vessels of They are available in the ports or you companies signatory to Seafarers awarded to Seafarers each year. These 2, Two-year community or junior col tnay write to the- following address and Welfare Plan (three years for request a copy of the Seafarers Applica scholarships have been specially de lege or post secondary trade/voca $10,000 scholarship). tion: signed to meet the educational needs of tional schools scholarships. These Seafarers. awards are in the amount of $5000. 3. Have one day of employment on a Seafarers Welfare Plan Application requirements are geared College Scholarships The trade/vocational awards offer var vessel in the sixth-month period for the man who has been out of school 275 20th Street ious options if you wish to continue immediately proceeding date of several years, so you will only be com Brooklyn, New York 11215 shipping. In such a program you may application. peting with other seamen with similar develop a trade or skill which would im educational backgrounds. The awards are prove your performance aboard ship as granted in April, but you should begin Scholarships For Dependents well as help you obtain a better paying your application process now. job when you are ashore. Four scholarships are awarded to de have three years sea time, encourage your Eligibility requirements are as follows: pendents of Seafarers. These four-year children to apply. They should request These are the scholarships oiiered: scholarships are for $10,000 each at any the Dependents Application from the 1. Four-year, college degree scholar- 1. Must be under 35 years of age. accredited college or university. If you above address. s Seafaceis Loi^' principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri tions; Loading and Discharging; Pumps cation and exhaust systems; use of vari and Valves Operation and Maintenance; High School Program ous gauges, meters and instruments used Ballasting; Tardc Cleaning and Gas Free on diesel engines; care, operations main ing; Safety and Fire Fighting. if-) J tenance and recording of diesel engine Course Requirements: Must already Is Available to All Seafarers performance; signals used between bridge hold Coast Guard endorsement as QMED Thirty-two Seafarers and one Inland The test will be sent to the Lundeberg and engine room; fundamentals of elec —^Any Rating, or Pumpman. tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight Boatman have already successfully com School for grading and evaluation. ing, first aid and safety. Starting Date: July 28. pleted studies at the SlU-IBU Academic Or write directly to the Harry Lun Course Requirements: No require Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and deberg School. A test booklet and an have achieved high school diplomas. ments for those who are not interested WELDING answer sheet will be mailed to your in receiving the Coast Guard license. The Lundeberg High School Program home or to your ship. Complete the The course of instruction in basic in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re tests and mail both the test booklet and Starting Date: October 20. welding consists of classroom and on- gardless of age — the opportunity to the answer sheet to the Lundeberg the-job training including practical train achieve a full high school diploma. The School. (See application on this page.) ADVANCED ing in electric arc welding and cutting; study period ranges from four to eight During your stay at the school, you and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and weeks. Classes are small, permitting the will receive room and board, study ma PUMPMAN cutting. On completion of the course, an teachers to concentrate on the individual terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro HLS Certificate of Graduation will be student's progress. vide their own transportation to and PROCEDURES awarded. Any Seafarer who is interested in from the school. The course of instruction leading to Course Requirements: Must hold en taking advantage of this opportunity to Following are the requirements for HLS certification as Pumpman will con dorsement as QMED—^Any Rating. continue his education can apply in two sist of both classroom study and prac eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Starting Dates: July 10; August 7; Sep ways: Program: tical work to include: Tanker Regula tember 4; October 2, 30. Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. 1. One year's seatime. This test will cover five general areas: 2. Initiation fees paid in full. English Grammar and Literature; So 3. All outstanding monetary obliga cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. tions, sucb as dues and loans paid in full. / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. I I I Name Book No. I Address (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) I..ast grade completed Last year attended Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep Steward aration of desserts such as custards, pud dings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. Department The Cook and Baker will be able to de scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of CHIEF STEWARD breakfast foods, and bread and desserts HLS Engine Instructor Lee DeMasters, left, poses with QMED graduates aboard die The course of instruction includes for appropriate meals. S.S. Claude "Sonny" Simmons at Piney Point. From left are DeMasters and Seafarers classroom and on-the-job training. The Course Requirements: Twelve months Floyd Jenidns, William Gray, Robert Santos and Michael Bacba. Chief Steward will select food and stores seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months 1 for a long voyage to include nutritionally seatime in Steward Department; six balanced daily menus. He will partici months of which must be as Third Cook HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ' pate in all phases of steward department or Assistant Cook; or six months as UPGRADING APPLICATION operations at the school, including com Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a missary, bake shop and galley. holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Name Age ___ Course Requirements: Three years sea- Completion from the HLS Assistant (Last) (First) (Middle) time in ratings above Third Cook and Cook Training Course. Address hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; (Street) months seatime as Third Cook or Assis August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October Telephone tant Cook; six months as Cook and 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December (City) (State) (Zip) (Area Code) Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook II. and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac Book Number Seniority tory Completion from the HLS Assis CHIEF COOK Port and Date Issued tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and F, Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 The course of instruction includes Social Security # Ratings Now Held months seatime as Third Cook or As classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes Q NOD I sistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as The student will be able to describe prep Dates Available For Training Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate aration of thickened or clear soups, and of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS explain preparation and use of special I Am Interested In: I sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will I Chief Cook Training Program. I be able to state the primary purpose of DECK ENGINE STEWARD I Starting Dates: June 26; July JO, 24; cooking meat and define cooking terms • AB 12 Months • QMED • Electrician • Assistant Cook I August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October used in meat cookery, and describe prin AB Unlimited '• FWT • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December ciples and methods of preparing and • I II. • Quartermaster • Oiler • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook I cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry • Lifeboatman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpmam • Steward I ASSISTANT COOK and seafood. • Reefer • Machinist Course Requirements: Twelve months s ' • Boilermaker • Welder The course of instruction for the rat seatime as Cook and Baker; or three • LNG-LPG Q Advanced Pumpman Procedures ing Assistant Cook includes classroom years seatime in the Steward Depart • Diesel • Advanced Electrical Procedures and on-the-job training in preparing and ment, six months of which must be as RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) tables; how to serve vegetables hot, cold months as Cook and Baker; or six or as salad; menu selection of vegetables months seatime as Third Cook or Assist RATING DATE OF DATE OF to attain the best methods for prepara ant Cook and six months seatime as SHIP HELD SmPMEI'^ DISCHARGE tion, portion control, dietary values and Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer serving procedures. tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the Course Requirements: Twelve months HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak seatime in any Steward Department En er Training Program; or 12 months sea . V try Rating. Entry Ratings who have time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg and six months seatime as Cook and • School and show a desire to advance in Baker, and holder of a Certificate of M'' the Steward E>epartment must have a Satisfactory Completion of the HLS h'- minimum of three months seatime. Cook and Baker Training Program. PORT DATE . -I : Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; Starting Dates: June 26; July 10, 24; SIGNATURE August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October . 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 2, 6, 30; November 13, 28; December RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, COOK AND BAKER Note: Coimes and starting dates are PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 The course of instruction includes subject to dumge at any time. Any it classroom and on-the-job training in bak fhangf wH be noted in the LOG. M: uoe,i97&:£'c Page 31 ! j!p' m]"- LOG Official pubUcation »f the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District * AFL*CIO Revised Enrollment Beneficlarv Card j -ii' The Enrollment-Beneficicnry Card for the Seafarer's Welfare •jii and Pension Plans has been revised, and all Seafarers must fill out a revised card and mail it to the Welfare Plaii Office. , c Below is a sample copy of the new card. These revised cards are available in all Union halls and on ••SEAFARERSboard SlU-contracted ships. They are preaddressed to the Welfare Plan Office, and no postage is necessary if they are mailed within the continental U.S. Be sure to fill out both sides of the card, and to print all information legibly. Do not leave any space blank—^if a sec tion does not apply to you, enter the word "None." This revised Enrollment-Beneficiary Card will replace all other Beneficiary Cards on file. Also, if you have not forwarded copies of your marriage certificate and the birth certificates of all of your immarried children to the plan office, take the time now to mail them to: 1 -l Seafarers Welfare Plan, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.H215. I u Without these certificates any welfare claim you might make will be delayed. • J'* !.rt •i -l}; i • ;< N .if: •il 1 • V'-l' Saabters VMfa^ and Parakm Plans 275-20thStf«M, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121B I ;Enrollment-8enefic{«ry Card CHECK ONE MIDDLE INIYIAE - • List Below Names of Your Unmarried Children Under id Yea^ SAN gtP&flOg ' - Union Book# Date of Birth / / First Year of S!U, IBU Employment Mo. o*v yt List Names in Order of Age y-Oldest First Iv f elationship ate of Birth I r*v6k* Nl previuus bctxliciiry dnignetiont and, nek* the followkig disienation with rioper' to all bvoefits provided ,La$t Nerne First Name Yliddle Initial Son Daughter Month Day • -YearKi iiwworWan, tiitA in the fdhife »K^ Seafarers Welfars Ptan,jtiHrewyiiie the prhriless of mekino fwrtfier chan9Bf,;|:>|^ li-' teilrv ''IWITiAL", '• V" V-I j Pefmaneot 5." - , : IEn ANPs i Hfcfc i ci I y "'STJSTE- glPCOUfc: . "fi V i ___ Member's Signature I ^j " ' I'^'OateSigned ; v'"' 'X' • 'X '-X; || —FKwt— eiSNATURE" 1, 1 fMPORTANT: As soon at paedbte, meil photoetetie eoptes of woMrmarrieee eertiffcatc and birth oertificatw of all -i Ii • ' _ _ k _ Address ' ; V ' immerrkd childrari listed on this card to thdStafanirt VVeltare Plaii, 27S- Zdth Streets Brodklvri, N.V. 11216. . "NOMBEnAfSDSYREET crry STAfi : TiFcSBE ; 1 |SUi>QRTANT~PAwrse$MeMiHt'BeFuHyCoinptel^ * J ,1^ ^ ^ ^ «sBP» I* ' Faiiuretodosoimaydalavthtpaymantotwelfanibanafitn. i ® • : , K ,'5 , » 3 . ' • ' ; 'i.' ^ ' ^•"^irYiifliiifaari
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