Volume 74, Number 1 January 2012

Keystone Lands DOD Contract To Operate 3 Prepositioning Ships SIU Retains Jobs Aboard Kocak, Pless, Obregon

The U.S. Department of Defense in late November announced that Keystone Prepositioning Services has been awarded operating contracts for the prepositioning vessels USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (photo at top right), USNS Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon (below), and USNS Maj. Stephen W. Pless (below right). The award means job retention for Seafarers. Page 3. (USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak Photo by Thoralf Doehring)

School Announces Course Dates This month’s edition includes the annual course guide for the SIU- affiliated Paul Hall Center and its Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Pages 9-16 feature course dates for the first several months of the year as well as descriptions of many of the classes available at the Piney Point, Md., facility. Hands- on training remains a staple of most classes, as shown in pho- tos at left and below.

Oakland Hall Hosts Holiday Gathering The annual Thanksgiving feast at the SIU hall in Oakland, Calif., lived up to its sterling tradition as hun- dreds of Seafarers, their families and guests gathered there on the Tuesday before the holiday. Some of the attendees are pictured in the photos above and at right. Page 7.

Big Wins For Maritime Labor SHBP Scholarship Notice SIU’s Year in Review Page 5 Page 20 Page 24

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 1 12/21/2011 7:36:10 AM Celebrating New Tanker President’s Report SIU Successful in 2011 Looking back on another productive year, I’m proud to say that the SIU was very successful in 2011 when it came to our top priority: the jobs and job security of this membership. Our union welcomed three new heavy-lift ships, three tankers and three T-AKE vessels, along with two new ATBs and a new Z-drive tug. We also celebrated the christening of the Navy’s first new high- speed vessel (part of a 10-ship program), as well as an order for a new car carrier that’s supposed to be delivered this year. And, we retained jobs on 10 prepositioning ships and the SBX-1 as the Defense Department issued operating agreements to three SIU-contracted com- panies. I focus a lot on “jobs, jobs, jobs” because that’s really our bottom line. It’s your bottom line. Good jobs are the lifeblood of any union and any family. As I’ve said in recent years since the economy went Michael Sacco south, not every Seafarer may be able to pick and choose the exact ship or run they want, but there is no doubt you can get a job. We continue to maintain full employment despite the worst overall economic conditions in decades. We also continue delivering good contracts. Last year, more than Officials from Maersk Line, Limited a dozen new SIU agreements were approved, and while nobody in- (MLL) last month presented a painting volved in collective bargaining ever gets everything they want, our of the newly reflagged tanker Maersk contracts should be sources of pride. Wage increases and maintain- Peary to SIU officials at the union’s headquarters building in Camp Springs, ing benefits are the norm. That’s not something every union can say, Md. The artwork (shown in more de- and while I take no pleasure whatsoever in seeing the problems faced tail at right) depicts the vessel and its by our brothers and sisters elsewhere in the labor movement, I’d be namesake, the late Rear Adm. Robert wrong not to point out that we’ve more than held our own during this E. Peary, who was famous for his ex- difficult stretch. With the strong support of the rank-and-file member- cursions to the North Pole. Pictured ship, we’ve also been able to extend agreements and remain optimistic from left to right are MLL VP Labor for a better bargaining climate for ourselves and our industry. Relations Ed Hanley, SIU President We made other gains in 2011, some of which are recapped else- Michael Sacco, SIU Secretary-Trea- where in this edition. But as we head into a Congressional and White surer David Heindel, SIU VP Contracts George Tricker and MLL President House election year, I wanted to mention two other stories that already and CEO John Reinhart. The ship was are carrying over into 2012. One is the attacks on public-sector work- christened Sept. 30. ers, and the other involves attempts to weaken or eliminate cargo pref- erence and the Jones Act. The details of those stories are vitally important, but for purposes of this discussion, what’s most important of all is how they’re influ- Seafarers-Contracted Companies enced by politics. The fights over collective bargaining in the public sector are being decided by politicians. The budget battles involving cargo preference are being waged by politicians. And the regular at- tempts to go after the Jones Act either are initiated or decided by poli- Garner Environmental Awards ticians, if not both. Fortunately, we have the power to elect – or dump – those politi- Safe Operations Recognized at Annual CSA Event cians. And in an election year like this one, we have to fully engage in SIU-contracted companies once ers working on board and the sup- Management, E.N. Bisso & Son, educating not only fellow union members but also the general public again were honored by the Cham- port of shore operating personnel.” Farrell Lines, American Overseas about the issues most important to working families. Then, we have ber of Shipping of America (CSA) Joseph J. Cox, president of CSA, Marine, Horizon Lines and Inter- to help get out the vote all across the country. Our livelihoods are at during the association’s most recent stated, “These awards celebrate the ocean American Shipping. Also stake, and so is the future of our country. annual environmental awards cer- dedication to environmental ex- earning safety awards were Key- If that sounds too dramatic, remember the anti-worker, anti-union emony. cellence of our seafarers and the stone Shipping, Maersk Line, Lim- pushes in Wisconsin, Florida, New Hampshire and elsewhere in 2011. As was the case the previous year, company personnel shore-side who ited, Marine Transport Lines, Moran more than 20 Seafarers-contracted Remember the potentially devastating cuts to cargo preference that operate our vessels to the highest Towing, Ocean Shipholdings, OSG organizations won safety awards that standards. In today’s world, it seems Ship Management, Pasha Shipping would have gotten through if it hadn’t been for the SIU and our allies. were presented Nov. 17 in Wash- our industry only gets front-page Group, Sea Star Line, Seabulk Tank- Most of all, remember the power of grassroots political action. ington, D.C. They were recognized news when spills or other environ- ers, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, We showed what we can do more than once in 2011, but perhaps for prolonged operations (at least mental problems occur. It is encour- and USS Vessel Management. most prominently in Ohio, where our movement united to repeal anti- two years) without having a mariner aging to see how many vessels go for The Chamber of Shipping of worker legislation. We need that kind of showing again this year for involved in a lost-time injury. (The years achieving environmental excel- America represents 36 U.S.-based pro-worker candidates and initiatives throughout the United States. average number of years operating lence. It should be clear to the Amer- companies “that either own, operate When we deliver, we’ll be on the path to celebrating a brighter future, without incident for vessels honored ican public that we in the maritime or charter oceangoing tankers, con- and recapping more success stories in the years ahead. is nearly seven, according to the industry take our stewardship of the tainer ships, dry bulk vessels engaged CSA.) marine environment very seriously.” in both the domestic and international U.S. Coast Guard Vice Ad- According to the CSA, the awards trades and companies that maintain a miral Brian Salerno, the agen- are open to all owners and operators commercial interest in the operation cy’s deputy commandant for of vessels that operate on oceans or of such oceangoing vessels.” operations, award ceremony and inland waterways. In its mission statement, the CSA congratulated honorees for the great Among the companies honored says it exists in part to help “provide work performed by the industry. in November were Alaska Tanker the voice of the U.S. maritime indus- Michael Bohlman, Horizon Lines Company, Crowley Liner Services, try in promoting sound public policy company security officer and chair- Crowley Marine Services, Crowley through legislative and regulatory Volume 74, Number 1 January 2012 man of CSA, said, “The great record Maritime Corporation, Crowley Pe- initiatives that include marine safety, evidenced by the ships and vessels is troleum Services, Crowley Puerto maritime security and environmen- The SIU online: www.seafarers.org due to the dedication of the seafar- Rico Services, Crowley Technical tally protective operating principles.” The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL- CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Peri- odicals postage paid at Southern Maryland 20790-9998. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Editor/Production, Jim Guthrie; Assistant Editor, Paddy Lehane; Photographer, Harry Gieske ; Administrative Support, Misty Dobry. Copyright © 2012 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD. All Rights Reserved.

The Seafarers International Union engaged an environmentally friendly printer for the production of this CSA Chairman Michael Bohl- U.S. Coast Guard Vice Ad- newspaper. man, also an executive with miral Brian Salerno helps CSA President Joseph Cox says the maritime Horizon Lines, credits mari- recognize the honorees. industry collectively “takes our stewardship of ners and shore-side person- (Photos by Barry Cham- the marine environment very seriously.” nel for safe operations. pagne Photography) 2 Seafarers LOG January 2012

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 2 12/21/2011 7:36:26 AM Prepositioning ships like the USNS Kocak are an important part of America’s defense capabilities. The USNS Pless takes part in a military exercise in Florida. (Photo courtesy MSC) SIU Jobs Secure with Final Prepo Award Keystone to Operate USNS Kocak, USNS Obregon, USNS Pless A bidding process that began in 2009 domero Lopez, USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, basic specs are identical: 821 feet long, a by SIU members – “have been powerful ended with more good news for SIU mem- USNS Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, USNS beam of about 106 feet, and a speed of 20 first-responders, playing a series of deci- bers in late November 2011, as the De- LCPL Roy M. Wheat and USNS GYSGT knots. sive roles in support to the nation’s combat fense Department announced the award Fred W. Stockham. It also includes the MSC describes its prepositioning forces. These ships delivered the first siz- of operating contracts to Keystone Prepo- USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin, operated by program as “an essential element in the able amounts of armored equipment to de- sitioning Services for the prepositioning Patriot Contract Services. U.S. military’s readiness strategy. Afloat ployed U.S. forces during both the Persian vessels USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak, USNS The Keystone agreement has options prepositioning strategically places mili- Gulf War in the early 1990s and Operation Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon and USNS Maj. that would extend its overall length to five tary equipment and supplies aboard ships Restore Hope in Somalia from 1992 to Stephen W. Pless. years, ending in 2016. located in key ocean areas to ensure rapid 1993. Later, the ships demonstrated their availability during a major theater war, value again as they provided extensive Combined with separate awards an- SIU Vice President Contracts George a humanitarian operation or other con- support for Operation Enduring Freedom nounced earlier in 2011 – decisions that Tricker stated, “As was pointed out when tingency…. These ships give U.S. war beginning in 2001 and Operation Iraqi followed protests of 10 of the original the other awards were announced, the fighters, who are flown into a theater of Freedom beginning in 2003. In 2010, MSC awards in 2010 – the upshot for Seafar- Keystone contract definitely isn’t some- operations, the assurance that they will prepositioning ships were among the first ers is that the SIU retained jobs on all of thing that should be taken for granted. The have what they need to quickly respond in vessels to arrive off the coast of Port-au- the prepositioning ships that were up for Military Sealift Command (MSC) received a crisis – anywhere, any time.” Prince, Haiti, carrying humanitarian sup- bid. In addition to the Kocak, Obregon and more than 50 proposals to operate these Overall, the agency has 30 preposition- plies for the international earthquake relief Pless, that group includes the following ships; the fact that they’re remaining with ing ships supporting the U.S. Army, Navy, effort. Today, afloat prepositioning contin- ships, all operated by Maersk Line, Lim- the SIU is a big win for Seafarers.” Air Force, Marine Corps and Defense ues to give deployed U.S. war fighters an ited: USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo, USNS All three vessels are classified as con- Logistics Agency. As further noted by edge, ensuring fast delivery ashore of the Sgt. William R. Button, USNS 1st Lt. Bal- tainer and roll-on/roll-off ships. Their MSC, the vessels – most of them crewed earliest arriving equipment and supplies.” Ocean Freedom Reflags U.S. USNS Cesar Chavez, Final T-AKE Ship, The heavy-lift ship M/V Ocean Freedom joined the SIU-contracted fleet when it reflagged Scheduled for 4th-Quarter 2012 Delivery under the Stars and Stripes in October. The ship, operated by Crowley for Intermarine, is an outright addition for the union. The last new-build in the U.S. Na- Alan Shepard, USNS Richard E. Byrd, vy’s Lewis and Clark-class of vessels USNS Robert E. Peary, USNS Amelia – the USNS Cesar Chavez – is sched- Earhart, USNS Carl Brashear, USNS uled for delivery in the fourth quarter Wally Schirra, USNS Matthew Perry, of this year, according to the Military USNS Charles Drew, USNS Washing- Sealift Command (MSC). ton Chambers, USNS William Mclean Abbreviated as T-AKE 14, the and USNS Medgar Evers. Chavez is being built at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego (a union-contracted facility). Like the others in its class, the dry cargo/ammunition ship will be crewed in the unlicensed positions by mem- bers of the SIU Government Services Division. It is named in memory of American labor leader Cesar Chavez, who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers. Chavez served in the Navy from 1944- 1946. The USNS Cesar Chavez is sched- uled to support combat logistics force missions, assisting the Navy in main- taining a worldwide forward presence by delivering ammunition, food, fuel and other dry cargo to U.S. and allied ships at sea. Each ship in the class is 689 feet long, has a beam of 105 feet and can sail at 20 knots. Besides the Chavez, The 500-ton bow section of the USNS the class consists of the USNS Lewis Cesar Chavez is hoisted in late Octo- and Clark, USNS Sacagawea, USNS ber 2011. (Photo courtesy NASSCO) January 2012 Seafarers LOG 3

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 3 12/21/2011 7:36:29 AM House Approves Pro-Maritime Bills The U.S. House of Representatives late last year passed people we represent to make full use of American mar- POWER Act provides important certainty so investors two pieces of legislation that would affect the American itime capabilities by adhering firmly to the Jones Act,” can confidently support offshore renewable projects and maritime industry. At press time, both bills still were Cummings stated. “Every single ship that can carry cargo create new jobs for American offshore workers. I applaud awaiting Senate action. under the Jones Act should be full and every American all who joined me in voting for final passage of the bill.” First, the House approved Coast Guard authorization mariner should be able to work a fair day’s work for a fair Matthew Paxton, president of the Shipbuilders Council legislation viewed as a win for maritime labor, on several paycheck.” of America, said that if the bill is signed into law, “Ameri- fronts. The bill includes segments covering the merchant A few weeks later, in early December, the House ap- can workers will have the opportunity to build and operate mariner medical program, piracy and the Jones Act. proved H.R. 2360, the Providing for Our Workforce and a new generation of American vessels and offshore renew- The Jones Act language, as previously reported, would Energy Resources Act (POWER Act). Introduced by Rep. able energy installations, putting people to work at a time establish procedures requiring the Maritime Adminis- Landry, the legislation clarifies that offshore wind farms when our economy needs it the most.” tration to give a fair opportunity to Jones Act-qualified must comply with the same laws as offshore oil and gas The Congressional Information Bureau noted, “As the vessels to meet shipping requirements before issuing any production. offshore wind and solar industry continues to grow, so too waivers of the law. “The POWER Act makes an important clarification to will the need for qualified mariners to operate the vessels U.S. Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Jeff Landry ensure wind energy follows the same playbook that has needed to install, service and maintain the wind turbines (R-La.) proposed the Jones Act content. made U.S. offshore oil and gas production such a nation- and other equipment. If signed into law, the POWER Act “In this time of economic turmoil, we owe it to the ally important, job-creating field,” Landry said. “The will help ensure that those jobs go to American workers.” Bills Aim to Ease TWIC Renewal With Boatmen on the West Coast TSA Announces Some Cards are Improperly Encoded Numerous issues involving the Transportation practical and unfair. Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) have “Hard-working transportation workers shouldn’t caught the attention of maritime labor this winter, have to go through the time and expense of renew- including Congressional bills, federal regulations ing their TWICs if the DHS doesn’t even have a that eventually may be implemented, and problems finalized plan for deployment of the readers,” said with several thousand TWIC cards that may present Thompson in a statement. “My bill will address this potential difficulties for Seafarers. unique problem by delaying the necessary renewal U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) introduced a bill of these expensive cards until DHS issues the final that aims to streamline the process for transporta- reader rule or December 31, 2014, whichever is ear- tion workers, including mariners, who are looking lier. I look forward to working with DHS to ensure to enroll, activate or renew their TWICs. The bill (S. that the TWIC readers are deployed as soon as pos- 1966) attempts to address the expense in both time sible.” and money that goes towards visiting designated en- In other TWIC news, Seafarers should be aware rollment centers more than once. of a recent problem that affects an estimated 26,000 SIU VP Contracts George Tricker (center) and Wilmington Port “It is the sense of Congress that to avoid further TWIC card holders. According to the Transportation Agent Jeff Turkus (behind the camera) recently visited with SIU imposing unnecessary and costly regulatory burdens Security Administration (TSA), due to a computer boatmen from Brusco Tug & Barge in Port Hueneme, Calif. Pic- on United States workers and businesses, it is urgent error, some TWICs have a shortened and invalid tured from left are Deckhand George Gonzales, Tricker and that the TWIC application process be reformed be- code that cannot be read by the biometric readers at Deckhand Alvaro Lopez. Members at Brusco approved a new, fore the end of 2012, when many of the more than some ports. five-year contract in August. The company has employed SIU boatmen since the late 1980s. 1 million current TWIC holders will be required to The agency will issue no-cost replacement cards, renew their Transportation Worker Identification and the credentials with the truncated codes still Credential,” stated the bill’s text. are valid. According to the TSA, “The TWICs that A similar bill was introduced in the House of have this problem can be identified by the eight-digit Great Lakes Shipyards Representatives by Rep. Steve Scalise (R- La.). H.R. Agency Serial Number (ASN) that is printed on the 3173, too, called for the Department of Homeland back of the TWIC. The ASN is on the bottom left Security (DHS) to eliminate the need for transporta- side of the back of the card…. If you currently do Welcome Busy Winter tion workers to make more than one trip to a TWIC- not use your TWIC with a card reader, then you do issuing facility. not need to get a replacement right away—you will The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) in mid-December reported that major American-flag operators on the Great Lakes will invest more These bills are just the latest in a string of legisla- be able to get one later. If you currently need to use than $75 million combined in their respective vessels during layup “so tion that has been introduced to try and make sure your TWIC with a card reader and you are experienc- the fleet will be ready to replenish stockpiles of iron ore, coal, cement, that this year’s mass renewal of TWIC cards runs ing problems, you should get a replacement TWIC as salt and limestone when shipping resumes next March.” more smoothly than many anticipate. For instance, a soon as possible.” The LCA represents 17 companies that operate 56 U.S.-flag vessels, bill introduced in the House of Representatives early Detailed information on this issue is available on many of them crewed by SIU members. last year is getting renewed interest by its Congres- the TWIC home page at www.tsa.gov/twic. In announcing a wide range of scheduled shipyard modifications, sional sponsors and by the maritime community. Finally, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Advance Notice the association pointed out that more than 1,200 boilermakers, welders, H.R. 1105, or the Transitioning With an Im- of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on revisions to electricians and other skilled craftsmen will handle the work as freight- proved Credential (TWIC) Program Act, introduced TWIC requirements has cleared a regulatory review ers lay up between late December and mid-January. by longtime maritime industry friend Rep. Bennie by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). “The work scheduled for this winter is as varied as the cargos the fleet carries,” the LCA said in a news release. Thompson (D- Miss.), aims to push back the antici- The proposal eventually may eliminate the require- The major shipyards on the Lakes are located in Sturgeon Bay and pated 2012 deadline for the renewal of TWIC cards. ment for American mariners to have a TWIC if they Superior, Wis.; Erie, Pa.; and Toledo, Ohio. Smaller repair operations Thompson and his co-sponsors argue that because only work on ships that don’t have a Vessel Security are located in Cleveland, Buffalo and several cities in Michigan. Ac- of the lack of biometric readers at most ports, the Plan pursuant to the Maritime Transportation Secu- cording to the LCA, it is estimated that a vessel generates $800,000 requirement for renewal beginning this year is im- rity Act of 2002. in economic activity in the community in which it spends the winter. Machinists Ink Four-Year Labor Agreement with Boeing The International Association of Machinists and Aero- Boeing, agreeing with the IAM’s claims that the company movement as a victory in itself, the actions taken by the space Workers (IAM) is celebrating a victory for its mem- violated labor laws and moved operations in an act of NLRB are considered to be a major step in the right di- bers after signing a four-year agreement with aerospace retribution. rection for America’s workers, according to union offi- manufacturing company Boeing. In addition, both the The dispute led to a standoff, with the union and the cials. IAM Vice President Rich Michalski congratulated union and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) company both turning to the media to argue their respec- the board for its courage in standing up to the powerful have agreed to drop a complaint against the company. tive cases. Members of Congress and even President interests of Boeing. The issue at hand was alleged retaliatory practices by Obama voiced their opinions on the matter and both the “Despite an unprecedented level of harassment, in- Boeing against the IAM and its members in Washington union and the company were preparing for a protracted timidation, and partisan political pressure, the NLRB State. Earlier this year, Boeing announced that it would battle. and its officers measured up to the highest standard of be building a new plant and constructing its state-of-the- However, long and difficult negotiations led to a grace under pressure,” said Michalski. “They deserve the art 787 Dreamliner plane in so-called “right-to-work” breakthrough that has both the company and the union thanks and admiration of every law-abiding American.” South Carolina. While the company claimed that it was satisfied. The arrangement, reached in early December, simply moving operations to save money and create jobs, has resulted in Boeing agreeing to manufacture its new- He added, “I’m confident we’ve turned an important the IAM alleged that it was an effort to bust the union est plane, the 737 MAX, in Washington State in an IAM corner in the 76-year relationship between Boeing and the and punish its members for standing up for fair wages, shop. The deal, which will pump hundreds of millions of IAM. Both sides are committed to maintaining the high benefits, and job security. The union alleges that Boeing dollars into the state economy, also called for the IAM to levels of communication and cooperation that produced chose South Carolina specifically because union work- withdraw its complaint against the company. In addition, this agreement.” ers in Washington State had organized strikes and work the union also recommended that the NLRB recall its suit In a statement from Boeing headquarters officials, stoppages in the past to protest poor working conditions against Boeing. The agreement leaves the Dreamliner the company said that the agreement “reflects a new era and labor violations. The NLRB, a body charged with plant at its originally proposed location. of working together between the company and its IAM- solving labor disputes, ultimately filed a lawsuit against While the long-term agreement is seen by the labor represented employees.” 4 Seafarers LOG January 2012

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 4 12/21/2011 7:36:30 AM U.S.-Flag Industry Secures Two Key Wins MSP, Food-for-Peace Programs Receive Funding rank-and-file members. ties are purchased from American farm- Food Aid programs like PL-480 that ers and sent overseas on U.S.-flag ships The SIU and other U.S. maritime proposed by the House of Representatives. support the maritime industry are tied with American crews, where the grain is unions helped secure a major victory in Even with the increase from the original directly to merchant mariners and Amer- distributed to needy people. In short, PL- mid-November when both the House of proposal, it is still significantly less fund- ican-flag shipping through cargo pref- 480 provides jobs at home and goodwill Representatives and the Senate approved, ing than in prior years. As previously re- erence laws. Cargo preference is a key abroad. and President Obama signed, legislation ported, the SIU and the rest of maritime federal support mechanism for the mari- The MSP helps maintain up to 60 ci- that includes Fiscal Year 2012 funding for labor have been fighting efforts to end the time industry, ensuring that government vilian-crewed, American-flag ships that two bedrock programs of the American- program, divert funds to other foreign aid cargo is moved on American ships with are available to the U.S. armed forces flag maritime industry: the Maritime Secu- programs, and drastically reduce the fund- American crews. It’s also vital to U.S. whenever needed. The companies partici- economic and national security, in part rity Program (MSP), and the PL-480 Food ing. pating in the program offer not only their for Peace program. Efforts to protect the program suc- because it helps ensure that American respective ships but also their logistics For the MSP, the full amount of $174 ceeded, and the funding will be applied to ships have the cargo they need to support management services, terminal facilities million requested by the Obama adminis- ship agricultural commodities overseas on American jobs in peacetime. The various tration was provided for in the legislation. American-flag commercial ships, many of cargo preference laws have created and and other related infrastructure. That $174 million will be combined with them crewed by SIU members. maintained thousands of middle-class Signed into law in 1996, the MSP con- $12 million in MSP funds leftover from As noted in a report presented at all of jobs for American workers for more than sistently has proven its worth, including prior years, ensuring that the program the SIU’s December membership meet- 100 years. during the conflicts in Afghanistan and is funded at the fully authorized level of ings, given the pressure on the federal gov- The PL-480 program is one of the old- Iraq. The program has gotten praise from $186 million next fiscal year. ernment to reduce spending in all areas, est and most widely supported foreign the military and Congress; more than one Congress also approved $1.46 billion these victories would not have been pos- aid programs. Since 1954, it has provided military leader has stated it would cost the for the food-aid program, which is roughly sible without political action by the SIU needed food to millions of starving people country billions of dollars to replicate the 50 percent more than the amount originally and other unions, including support from in Africa and across the globe. Commodi- MSP’s capabilities. School Comments on Proposed Getting Out the Vote in Houston Inspections of Towing Vessels The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall tigate, develop and prescribe an Center for Maritime Training inspection regime for towing and Education and its Seafarers vessels that is unique to tow- Harry Lundeberg School of Sea- ing vessels and within a safety manship last month submitted management system,” the school comments on a U.S. Coast Guard noted. “An inspection system notice of proposed rulemaking based on a safety management (NPRM) pertaining to the inland system would or should more maritime sector. easily permit existing vessels to The NPRM itself is titled “In- become compliant. Many of our spection of Towing Vessels,” and companies have implemented it was published several months safety management systems ago. The comment period ended (SMS) covering training, op- December 9. erations, and engineering that In the NPRM, the agency are tailored to their particular “proposes to establish safety service. These SMS programs regulations governing the in- have worked for a long time, Houston-area Seafarers volunteered spection of, and standards and and the USCG should entertain a to help get out the vote on Elec- safety management systems for, grandfathering provision to these tion Day 2011, Nov. 11. As SIU VP towing vessels. The proposal in- programs. We support compli- Gulf Coast Dean Corgey noted, “In cludes provisions covering spe- ance with a safety management off-year elections the labor vote is cific electrical and machinery system inspection regime for all pivotal, and the efforts of our rank- requirements for new and exist- towing vessels.” and-file volunteers is invaluable. Many thanks to the membership for ing towing vessels, the use and Additionally, the Paul Hall making it happen!” Pictured from approval of third-party auditors Center said it supports the con- left in the larger group photo above and surveyors, and procedures cept of additional training for in- are AB Joe Zavala, Safety Director for obtaining Certificates of In- creased safety on towing vessels, Brian Kinard, Houston Mayor Annise spection.” in part because the NPRM would Parker, Corgey, QEP Edwin Feli- According to the Coast Guard, establish regulations covering ciano, Port Agent Mike Russo and QMED Juan Castillo. The other photo the purpose of the proposed rule- such training and drills. at left includes (from left) SA Edward making “is to promote safer work Next, the school said that Baker, SA Diana House and Chief practices and reduce casualties crew endurance management Cook Alfrancis Bauzon, who backed on towing vessels by requiring (CEMS) systems training as winning city council candidate Ellen that towing vessels adhere to well as understanding the mini- Cohen. prescribed safety standards and mum work and rest hours would safety management systems or benefit mariners. “STCW 2010 to an alternative, annual Coast amendments limited work peri- Guard inspection regime.” ods and increased periods of rest The NPRM went on to point for seafarers working on board out that although the Coast Guard seagoing ships,” the school didn’t make a specific proposal, pointed out. “Applying the same Revamped UA Application Available on SIU Website the agency also is seeking input standards to towing vessels may A freshly updated version of the application for training then takes place back in Piney Point. “on potential requirements for be a challenge because of the the Paul Hall Center’s unlicensed apprentice pro- Visit the website for more information. hours of service or crew endur- watch system and number of gram is available on the SIU website, www.seafar- ance management for mariners crew available to stand watches. ers.org aboard towing vessels. The Coast Nevertheless, [the school] sup- The application – which only is available online Guard would later request pub- ports additional training for crew – has been updated and expanded in part to reflect lic comment on specific hours members in the area of crew the Manila amendments to the STCW Convention. of service or crew endurance member fatigue and work and Both the application and detailed information and management regulatory text if it rest periods. We support the no- instructions (appearing on a separate page) may seeks to implement such require- tion that programs could be put be accessed via the “Jobs” and “Paul Hall Center” ments.” in place aboard all types of tow- tabs on the site. Similarly, a brief description of the The Paul Hall Center com- ing vessels that would improve program (“Entry Program”) is available in both sec- mented on four aspects of the operational safety. We regret that tions. proposal. First, the school in- this statute does not apply to the The unlicensed apprentice (UA) program is a dicated its backing for the de- offshore oil industry.” main feature of the Paul Hall Center and its Sea- velopment of a towing vessel Finally, the school urged the farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. It inspection program based upon a agency to clarify the terms “re- begins with 12 weeks at the school in Piney Point, safety management system. dundant” and “independent” in Md., and is followed by 90 days aboard a U.S.-flag “The wording should permit regard to engineering systems vessel, during which the student rotates through The UA application is exclusively available online at the U.S. Coast Guard to inves- aboard towing vessels. each of the three shipboard departments. Additional www.seafarers.org. January 2012 Seafarers LOG 5

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 5 12/27/2011 6:47:26 AM Some SIU-crewed ships sail through potentially dangerous waters to deliver cargo, while others – like the USNS Laramie (right) – help combat piracy by assisting military vessels. In this mid- November photo taken in the Arabian Sea, the Laramie conducts an underway replenishment with the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun, which is deployed to a multi-national counter-piracy UN Security Council members adopt a resolution extending authorizations to “use operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tony D. Curtis) all necessary means” to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia. Security Council Calls for Global Response to Piracy The United Nations Security Council The council renewed its calls on states erating with the TFG may enter Somalia’s of convicted pirates or facilitators and recently adopted a resolution calling for a and regional organizations that have the territorial waters to suppress piracy and use financiers of acts of piracy, the council thorough international response to piracy capacity to take part in the fight against pi- all necessary means to stop the crime. stated in its resolution. and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia. racy to do so, in accordance with the reso- It urged member states to assist Soma- The council urged all States “to take ap- Among other things, the council, meeting lution and international law. Additionally, lia, at the request of the TFG and with no- propriate actions under their existing do- in New York in late November, declared the UN urged deployment of naval ships, tification to the UN secretary-general, to mestic law to prevent the illicit financing that flag states must assume responsibility arms and military aircraft, and seizures of strengthen its capacity to bring to justice of acts of piracy and the laundering of its in this fight. It also extended for at least 12 boats, vessels and any other equipment those using the country to plan, facilitate, proceeds.” months its prior authorizations granting to used to carry out acts of maritime piracy, or engage in acts of piracy and armed rob- Finally, the resolution also calls upon member states and regional organizations “or for which there is reasonable ground to bery at sea, stressing that any such mea- States, in cooperation with the international cooperating with the government of Soma- suspect that they will be put to such use.” sures must be consistent with international police organization Interpol, and the Euro- lia to “use all necessary means” to combat The 15-member United Nations body human rights law. pean law enforcement agency Europol, to piracy off the coast of that country. encouraged member states to continue Moreover, the council reiterated its de- further investigate international criminal In a unanimously adopted resolution, to cooperate with Somalia’s Transitional cision to continue considering the estab- networks involved in piracy off the coast the council recognized the need to inves- Federal Government (TFG) in the fight lishment of specialized anti-piracy courts of Somalia, including those responsible for tigate and prosecute not only suspects ar- against piracy, and took note of the TFG’s in Somalia and other states in the region illicit financing and facilitation. rested at sea, but all those who facilitate primary role in combating piracy. with international participation and sup- Editor’s note: See the November 28 piracy, including key figures of criminal The council also extended for another port. States should also criminalize piracy entry in the News section of www.seafar- networks involved in organizing, financ- year the authorization under which mem- under their domestic law and consider the ers.org for a related press release and a link ing and benefiting from piracy. ber states and regional organizations coop- prosecution of suspects, the imprisonment to the full resolution. USNS Safeguard Assists in Japan Steward Promotes Fitness, Nutrition SIU CIVMARS Help Welcome Locals Aboard for Tours Members of the SIU Government Services Di- faces,” said AB Frank Watkins. “Seeing them so vision along with fellow crew members and U.S. excited about the ship makes you feel good inside. Navy Sailors aboard the USNS Safeguard recently They’ve been through a lot this past year. I hope departed Onagawa after spending a few days in the they enjoyed the visit.” tsunami-stricken Japanese city. Onagawa was greatly impacted by an earthquake In response to an invitation from city officials, last March that triggered a massive tsunami which the Safeguard became the first U.S. ship to visit the devastated the local area. In part because the city is area since the conclusion of Operation Tomodachi, still struggling to recover, the crew wanted the chil- a relief mission. While in port, the vessel welcomed dren’s visit to be special. almost 400 local schoolchildren aboard for tours, While on board, guests had the opportunity to and also delivered donated clothing and blankets to see diving and shipboard firefighting displays, take a local school, the U.S. Military Sealift Command a tour through the salvage ship, and enjoy a barbecue reported. on the pier. Crew members said they were honored by the in- The Safeguard previously spent time in Hachi- vitation and enjoyed interacting with the local popu- nohe, Japan, earlier last year, and in the days imme- lace, according to the agency. diately following the tsunami, helped clear its harbor “What got me were the smiles on the children’s for ship travel. Fellow members of the galley gang aboard the prepositioning ship USNS Fred Stockham recently commended the efforts of Chief Steward Emmanuel Zephyr, who’s gone out of his way to promote good health, fitness and nutrition. Chief Cook Esper Jordan, SA Walter Barnes, GVA Jesus San- chez and “Big Al” said in a note to the LOG that (among other steps) Zephyr main- tains a large bulletin board in the passageway next to the galley featuring various articles and other resources. Several Seafarers say they have followed tips gleaned from the board and are see- ing positive results. Pictured in front of the bulletin board are QMED Alan Nelson (photo at right) and Jordan (left) and Sanchez (photo Visitors to the Seafarers-crewed USNS Safeguard check out a demonstration involving shipboard firefighting above). gear. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel Sanford)

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 6 12/21/2011 7:36:36 AM U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), SIU VP West Coast Nick U.S. Rep. George Miller U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Kamala Harris Marrone, SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona (D-Calif.) (D-Calif.) Calif. Attorney General Oakland Hall Hosts Traditional Gathering Seafarers, Guests Assemble for 21st Annual Thanksgiving Feast

In Oakland, Calif., the SIU’s yearly Thanks- trict 11 Color Guard as well as members from giving gathering has become the kickoff to the California Army National Guard. the holiday season, and the 2011 event didn’t “I probably say this every year, but our disappoint. Taking place in its usual time slot event honestly does get better and better each – the Tuesday before the actual holiday – the year,” said Celona, who once again worked most recent assembly at the SIU hall on Sev- closely with the committee that organized the enth Street attracted 300 or so guests, none of gathering, which featured a traditional Thanks- whom left hungry. giving menu. “The positive feedback from ev- This was the twenty-first annual SIU eryone is just tremendous, and it goes without Thanksgiving feast in the Oakland-San Fran- saying that this kind of event simply wouldn’t cisco region. As has become the norm, guests be possible without the people who volunteer included an array of members of Congress, to help run it, first and foremost our rank-and- state and local politicians, shipping company file members.” representatives, members and officials from He added that Alioto’s Restaurant on Fish- other unions – and, of course, Seafarers and erman’s Wharf once again helped make the their families. SIU Assistant Vice President event successful, as did union caterer Beli Deli. Nick Celona said the union particularly was Special thanks to Charles Faruggio for pro- VP Nick Marrone, San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White, Asst. VP Nick pleased to welcome the U.S. Coast Guard Dis- viding the photos on this page. Celona

UA Asst. Business Manager Larry Mazzola Jr., UA Business Agent R.J. Ferrari, John O’Rourke SIU officials flank U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) Superior Court Judge Ernest Goldsmith IBEW Local 6 Business Manager

Army Corps of Engineers Contract Chief-South SF Fire Fighters Local 798 Pacific Division James Bartha, Army National Pres. Tom O’Connor, Stage- Guard SGT Mark Palabrica, Army National hands Local 16 Bus. Agent Guard SGT William Orecchia F.X. Crowley

MEBA Patrolman Patrick Anderson, United Labor Bank VP Ricka Lucia, MEBA Exec. VP Dave Nolan, Retired Chief Steward Pete Ciddio, Carpenters Local 2236 Sec.-Treas. Ruben Lopez, VP Nick Marrone, Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Sec.-Treas. Joe Maraccini, Asst. VP Nick Ce- lona, retired Carpenters Local 2236 Sec.-Treas. Dan Huff, United Labor Bank VP Terry Curley

Bosun Jimmy Taranto (far right in photo at right) carries the U.S. Merchant Marine flag as the U.S. Coast Guard 11th District Color Guard presents the colors.

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 7 12/21/2011 7:36:41 AM Seafarers International Union Directory Inquiring Seafarer Michael Sacco, President Augustin Tellez, Executive Vice President Editor’s note: This month’s us.” I did, and I stayed with it about, like steady em- David Heindel, Secretary-Treasurer question was answered by the because I fell in love with the beautiful ployment. George Tricker, Vice President Contracts most recent class of recertified sea – once I got that salt air in tropical I’ve been islands Tom Orzechowski, bosuns at the SIU-affiliated my blood, it was all over. The in this Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Paul Hall Center, located in places I’ve been are great…. and some union for Dean Corgey, Vice President Gulf Coast Piney Point, Md. Where else can you get paid of the 21 years; Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast what we get paid and see all world’s the SIU Joseph T. Soresi, Vice President Atlantic Coast Question: Why did you the things that we see? The greatest has been Kermett Mangram, enter the maritime industry, SIU has been very good to my tourist good to Vice President Government Services and why have you stayed family. destina- me and my with it? tions. The union has been im- family. I stayed with the union portant in my life because of HEADQUARTERS Greg Cudal this long so I could reach my the great benefits my family 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 Jeffery Eckhart Recertified Bosun goal of being a recertified and I have received. (301) 899-0675 Recertified Bosun At the time, I was dreaming bosun, provide for my family I started in the late 1970s, of travelling, seeing different and one day retire from the ALGONAC Rafael Franco SIU a proud Seafarer. 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 when the economy was bad, places and meeting different (810) 794-4988 and I’ve people. Those dreams came Recertified Bosun stayed true when I joined the mer- After leaving the U.S. Navy Anecito Limboy ANCHORAGE with it chant in 1988, I went back to Puerto Recertified Bosun 721 Sesame St., #1C, Anchorage, AK 99503 ever since. marine. I Rico. Looking for a regular (907) 561-4988 When I was a kid, I wanted It’s been travelled job on shore, it was very hard. to be a merchant mariner be- BALTIMORE very good every- Somebody cause I wanted to travel and 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 for my where, talked to see the world for free, while (410) 327-4900 family and other me about making money. I joined the GUAM and me. things the SIU, SIU in P.O. Box 3328, Hagatna, Guam 96932 The job hold me to and after 1993 in Cliffline Office Ctr. Bldg., Suite 103B security is stay sail- learning Houston 422 West O’Brien Dr., Hagatna, Guam 96910 great along with the benefits. ing: decent all about because (671) 477-1350 pay, good it and all I had a HONOLULU Mickey Earhart benefits, and working on dif- of the pro- friend 606 Kalihi St., Honolulu, HI 96819 Recertified Bosun ferent ships where I’ve learned grams they named (808) 845-5222 Both of a lot. And of course, straight provide, I Bill Gray two months’ time off – you joined. It was the best decision HOUSTON my broth- who was ers were just can’t beat that. I have ever made, and as you also an 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 can see, I’m still here. (713) 659-5152 sailing SIU mem- with SIU Hanapiah Ismail ber. I’ve JACKSONVILLE and said, Recertified Bosun Randell Porter stayed in this industry because 5100 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 “Come on, To see the world. Working Recertified Bosun I love the work and I make (904) 281-2622 brother. on a ship gives you a chance My father and uncles all good money. They money al- JOLIET Come and to visit places that many peo- went to sea. I saw a great way lows me to support all of my 10 East Clinton St., Joliet, IL 60432 sail with ple only dream about or talk to see the world and have family’s needs. (815) 723-8002 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (251) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS Pic-From-The-Past 3911 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 328-7545 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 Government Services Division: (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 622-1892 OAKLAND 1121 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-2360 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 1221 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 522-7984 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (787) 721-4033 ST. LOUIS/ALTON 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 TACOMA 3411 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 Our latest foray into the LOG photo files uncovered this image from October 1954. Here’s the caption that ran with it: “Operation (253) 272-7774 Potatoes” was what the skipper logged this unscheduled activity aboard the Steel Fabricator (Isthmian) as she returned recently WILMINGTON from a Far East run. Here (l-r) SIU crewmen “Red” Windell, Leo Loony and Carl Jarvis prepare to toss the spuds, which were 510 N. Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 rotten, overboard. The potatoes had been transferred to the Fabricator from the Steel Surveyor, which picked them up in Egypt (310) 549-4000 for delivery to Colombo. Seafarer Lars Nielsen snapped the photo and sent it to the LOG.

If anyone has a vintage union-related photograph he or she would like to share with other Seafarers LOG readers, please send it to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Photographs will be returned, if so requested. High-resolution digital images may be sent to [email protected]

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 8 12/21/2011 7:36:46 AM Paul Hall Center School Supplement This course guide for the Paul Hall Center and its Seafar- ers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is intended as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep it for reference. Prerequisites for all upgrading courses at the Paul Hall Cen- ter include being at least 18 years old, holding a valid U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential/Document and TWIC, passing a physical exam, and English language proficiency.

ditionally, more than 22,700 men and women from every Paul Hall Center section. state in the U.S., Puerto Rico and several U.S. territories Students should note that courses and class dates may have graduated from the trainee program for those just change due to the manpower needs of SIU-contracted Introduction beginning their maritime careers. companies. Therefore, Seafarers should check the latest The school is committed to providing the nation’s issue of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date class The SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime maritime industry with skilled, physically fit and re- listings. Schedules also are available on the website, and Training and Education, which opened in 1967, is the sponsible deep sea seafarers and inland waterways additional course descriptions may be posted, too. largest training facility for deep sea merchant seafarers boatmen. The school believes that the men and women The basic eligibility for SIU members who want to and inland waterways boatmen in the United States. The who choose careers as professional seafarers or boat- upgrade at Piney Point includes a valid clinic card, a school has developed a pioneering approach to educa- men must be provided with the knowledge and skills TWIC, 125 days’ sea time in the previous year, one day tion that has successfully integrated vocational training, to keep pace with technological advances within their of sea time in the last six months prior to the date the academic enrichment and trade union responsibility. industries. As a result, the school has developed a total class starts, a copy of their z-card (front and back), or a Named after Paul Hall (1915-1980), an outstanding program for professional advancement as a boatman or merchant mariner credential, a copy of the identification past president of the SIU, the center is the product of a deep sea mariner. page of their union book, plus any other course-specific unique cooperative effort by the Seafarers International The Paul Hall Center—which includes, among other requirements. If the course mandates a U.S. Coast Guard Union and the management of privately owned Amer- components, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of test to acquire the endorsement, then the upgrader must ican-flag deep sea ships and inland tugs and towboats. Seamanship and the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and meet all Coast Guard requirements prior to taking the The campus is located on 60 acres in picturesque Piney Safety School—offers more than 70 U.S. Coast Guard- class. Some courses have other specific requirements Point, Md., at the confluence of the Potomac River and approved classes, many of which emphasize hands-on which are printed in italic. St. George’s Creek. It features state-of-the-art equip- training. Starting in 2008, the school began offering For more information about the Paul Hall Center or ment, knowledgeable instructors and helpful staff mem- online “distance learning” classes that are taken via the any of its courses, contact the Admissions Office, Paul bers. internet. An overview of many of the courses available Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, P.O. Tens of thousands of rated and licensed seamen have at Piney Point is contained in this eight-page section and Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) 994- completed upgrading classes at the training center. Ad- also appears on the website www.seafarers. org, in the 0010. Paul Hall Center Course Guide for 2012 Deck Department in Table A-II/2 of STCW 1995 for the function, practical understanding of shiphandling. Stu- of 500 GT or more. This course addresses the “Navigation at the Management Level.” This dents will apply lecture material to practical following assessments: M-4-1A, M-4-1B, M- Advanced Meteorology functional element provides detailed knowl- simulator exercises designed to meet the assess- 4-1C, M-4-2A 1B from Table A-II/2 of STCW (SHLSOS-18) edge to support the training outcomes related ment standard of this course. This functional el- Code. to the Navigation at the Management Level. ement provides detailed knowledge to support Prerequisite: Meet eligibility requirements This 40-hour Advanced Meteorology course This course supports training in the following the training outcomes related to the Navigation for Management level license will satisfy the Advanced Meteorology train- Management Level control sheets: M-1-1A; at the Management Level. This course specifi- ing requirements for a certificate as a Master M-1-1B; M-1-2G; M-1-2H; M-1-2; M-1-3A; cally addresses the following Advanced Shiph- Apprentice Mate (Steersman) or Chief Mate of 500 GT or more. This course M-1-4A; M-2-1; M-2-1B; M-2-1C; M-2-1D; andling (Management Level) assessments: (SHLSOS-31) (NST 249) addresses the following assessments; M-6-1A, M-1-2E; and M-2-1F. M-7-1A, M-7-2A, M-7-3A, M-7-3B, M-7-4A, The Paul Hall Center’s 103-hour Appren- M-6-1B from Table A-II/2 of STCW Code. Prerequisite: Meet eligibility requirements M-7-5A, M-8-1A, M-8-2A, M-8-3A, M-8-4A, tice Mate (Steersman), Near Coastal course is Prerequisite: Meet eligibility requirements for Management level license M-8-5A, M-8-6A, M-8-6B, M-8-7A, M-8-8A, a self-certifying course for mariners who are for Management level license M-8-9A. employed, or maybe employed, on uninspected Advanced Shiphandling Advanced Navigation Prerequisite: Meet eligibility requirements towing vessels sailing under U.S. flag or reg- (SHLSOS-22) (SHLSOS-19) for Management level license istered/documented under any political sub- The 80-hour Advanced Shiphandling course division in the United States. Training meets The 80-hour Advanced Navigation course meets the requirements from the STCW Code Advanced Watchkeeping or exceeds requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) is intended for mariners sailing or wishing to Table A-II/2 for the training of Masters and (SHLSOS-27) [proposed 11.201(j)] for original issuance or sail aboard U.S. flagged ships under contract Chief Officers in reference to maintaining The 40-hour Advanced Watchkeeping 46 CFR10. 209(c)(iii) [proposed 10.227 (i)] to Seafarers International Union and who meet safety and security of the crew and passengers course will satisfy the Watchkeeping and Ad- for renewal of a license as Apprentice Mate all of the requirements to enroll in the course. and the operational condition of safety equip- vanced COLREG training requirements for an (Steersman) of Towing Vessels (Near Coastal It meets the mandatory minimum requirements ment. The objective is for students to have a STCW certificate as a Master or Chief Mate and Great Lakes;—OR—(2) the examination for knowledge, understanding, and proficiency requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) [proposed 11.201(j)] for original issuance or 46 CFR 10. 209(c)(iii) [proposed 10.227 (i)] for renewal of a license as Master of Towing Vessels(Near Coastal and Great Lakes) provided that they also provide evidence of service in the towing industry before May 21,2001, AND that the requirements of 46CFR 10.464(h) [proposed 11.464] are also met. After obtaining the req- uisite sea service and fulfilling other U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requirements pertaining to this license, successful students will be able to take responsibility for the safety of an inspected towing vessel; be aware of obligations under Coast Guard regulations concerning safety and protection of passengers, crew, and the marine environment; and, be able to take the practical measures necessary to meet those obligations. Successful students will be issued a certificate of completion for an Apprentice Mate (Steers- man), Near Coastal course. Prerequisites: Radar Observer Unlimited certificate; Able Seaman endorsement (any)

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) (SHLSOS-37) Applicants completing our 32-hour Au- tomatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) course, including successful demonstration of all practical assessments, satisfy the ARPA train- ing requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) and of 46 CFR10.205(m)(1) [proposed 15.816]. The practical assessments conducted in this course

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 9 12/21/2011 7:36:51 AM are equivalent to the following assessments Steering Control Systems (Operational Level) from the National Assessment Guidelines for course will satisfy the Basic Shiphandling and TableA-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-3-2A; Steering Control Systems training require- OICNW-3-2B; OICNW-3-2C;OICNW-3-2D; ments for certification as Officer in Charge of a OICNW-3-2E; OICNW-3-2F; OICNW- 3-2G; Navigational Watch on vessels of 500 or more OICNW-3-2H;OICNW-3-2I; OICNW-3-2J; gross tonnage (ITC). The practical assessments OICNW-3-2K; OICNW-3-2L; and OICNW-3- in this class will be accepted as the equivalent 2M. (Navigation exercises assume background of the following assessments from the National in chart work and coastal navigation.) Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the This course of instruction incorporates the STCW Code: OICNW-1-6A; OICNW-1-6B; use of ARPA simulation equipment to operate, OICNW-5-1A; OICNW-5-1B; andOICNW- observe, and use the radar plotting aids. Stu- 5-1C. dents gain an understanding of the limitations Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- of the aids as well as their performance factors, vice sensor inputs and malfunctions and gain knowl- edge of tracking capabilities, processing, opera- Bridge Resource Management (SHLSOS-75) tional warnings, and target acquisition. Applicants completing our 30-hour Bridge Prerequisite: Valid Radar Observer Resource Management course satisfy the re- quirements of 46 CFR 10.205(o) [proposed Basic Meteorology 11.407(a)(2)] and the requirements of Section Polaris, running fixes by sun, stars, and planets, be accepted as the equivalent of the follow- (SHLSOS-62) (NST 239) B-VIII/ 2, Part 3-1 of the STCW Code. Bridge compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star ing assessments from the National Assessment Any applicant who has successfully com- Resource Management-Unlimited is designed identification, and care and use of the sextant. Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code: pleted our 40-hour Meteorology (Operational for persons with significant shipping experi- Prerequisites: ARPA, Radar Observer OICNW-1-4A; OICNW-1-4B; OICNW-1-4C; Level) course will satisfy the Meteorology ence who hold or are seeking a U.S. Coast and OICNW-1-4D. training requirements for certification as Offi- Guard license. This course fulfills the train- Crisis Management & Human Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- cer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ves- ing requirements of effective bridge teamwork Behavior (SHLSOS-138) vice, Radar and ARPA sels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). The as set forth in STCW 95, A-II/1, A-II/2, and Applicants completing our 7-hourCrisis practical assessments conducted in this course BVIII/ 2 and 46 CFR 10.25 and 10.209 [pro- Management & Human Behavior course sat- Emergency Procedures (Operational Level) will be accepted as the equivalent of OICNW- posed 11.407(a)(2)]. isfy: (1) the Crisis Management & Human Be- (SHLSOS-185) (NST 244) 1-7A; OICNW-1-7B; and OICNW-1-7C from Prerequisites: Radar Unlimited, ARPA, AB havior training requirements of Table A-V/2and This 21-hour Emergency Procedures at the the National Assessment Guidelines for Table with 1 year seatime seeking an original third Paragraph 5 of Section A-V/2 of the STCW Operational Level course is designed for mari- A-II/1 of the STCW Code. mate or limited license Code for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro ners who are employed, or may be employed, Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- Passenger Ships;—AND—(2) the Passenger on U.S.-flagged vessels. This stand-alone vice Bridge Resource Management Safety training requirements of Paragraph 4 of course meets the requirements in Table A-II/1 (1600 Tons or less) (SHLSOS-77) Section A-V/2 of the STCW Code for Passen- of the STCW Code. This course covers contin- Basic Cargo Handling and Stowage Students who successfully complete this ger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passenger Ships. gency planning and emergency procedures in (Operational Level) course will have the knowledge and experience This course is designed for any person re- the event of a grounding, collision, fire/explo- (SHLSOS-101) (NST 242) needed to continually reassess the allocation sponsible for the safety of passengers in an sion, abandon ship; safety of passengers and The Basic Cargo Handling and Stowage and use of bridge resources using bridge man- emergency on passenger ships. The training crew; emergency steering arrangements, tow- course is a 40-hour course for students who agement principles. This class is geared toward includes organizing the safe movement of pas- ing and rescue of persons, assisting vessels in are employed, or may be employed, on U.S.- the smaller crew sizes of ATB and ITB vessels. sengers when embarking and disembarking, distress; as well as emergencies in port. flag vessels as required by STCW 1995, as Applicants completing our 26-hour Bridge organizing shipboard emergency procedures, Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- amended. Students should be able to supervise Resource Management (1600 Tons) course optimizing the use of resources, controlling re- vice the preparation and dunnaging of holds and the satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(o) sponses to emergencies, controlling passengers operation of ships’ cargo gear and will be aware [proposed 11.407(a)(2)] and the requirements and other personnel during emergency situa- Fast Rescue Boat of the importance of adequately securing cargo of Section B-VIII/2, Part 3-1 of the STCW tions, and establishing and maintaining effec- (SHLSOS-193) to prevent damage to the ship or cargo. Students Code. THIS APPROVAL IS LIMITED TO tive communications. Applicants completing our 30-hour Fast will identify dangerous goods and know that SERVICE UPON VESSELS OF NOT MORE Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites Rescue Boat course satisfy the requirements of they are stowed and separated according to re- THAN 1600 GROSS TONS (DOMESTIC). Table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code, Specifica- quirements of the IMDG Code. They will also Prerequisites: Radar Unlimited, ARPA Crowd Management tion of the Minimum Standard of Competence know the hazards related to some bulk cargoes (SHLSOS-142) in Fast Rescue Boats. The Paul Hall Center’s and the precautions to take during their loading, Celestial Navigation Applicants completing our 4-hour Crowd Fast Rescue Boat course trains students to carriage, and discharge. Students will also have (SHLSOS-103) Management course satisfy: (1)the Crowd handle and take charge of fast rescue boats dur- a basic knowledge of the piping and pumping Applicants completing our 126-hour Celes- Management training requirements of Para- ing of after launch in adverse weather and sea arrangements of oil tankers. They will under- tial Navigation course with a passing grade of graph 1 of SectionA-V/3 of the STCW Code conditions. Students learn how to operate a fast stand safety precautions used prior to entering at least 80 percent satisfy the Celestial Navi- for Passenger Ships Other Than Ro-Ro Passen- rescue boat engine, use all locating devices, enclosed or potentially contaminated spaces. gation training requirements for certification ger Vessels;—AND—(2) the Safety Training including communication and signaling equip- This course specifically addresses the require- as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch requirements of Paragraph 3 of Section A-V/3 ment between the rescue boat and a helicopter ments for Cargo Handling and Stowage at the on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). of the STCW Code for Passenger Ships Other and the ship, and how to carry out search pat- Operational Level found in Table A-II/1 of the In conjunction with this course, any approved Than Ro-Ro Passenger Vessels. This course terns. STCW Code, amended 1995. This is accom- instructor is authorized to sign off for a suc- profiles the required knowledge and applicable Prerequisites: Basic Safety Training, Sur- plished through classroom lecture and practical cessful demonstration on the students’ “Con- skills for crowd management including control- vival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast exercises. trol Sheets” for the following assessments from ling a crowd in an emergency, locating safety rescue boats (Lifeboatman). Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- the National Assessment Guidelines for Table and emergency equipment on board a vessel, vice A-II/1 of the STCW Code: OICNW-1-1A; complying with ships’ emergency procedures, Global Maritime Distress & Safety System OICNW-1-1B; OICNW-1-1C; OICNW-1-1D; effective communications during an emer- (GMDSS) (SHLSOS-210) Basic Shiphandling and Steering OICNW-1-1E and OICNW-1-1F. The course gency, and demonstrating the use of personal Applicants completing our 70-hour Global Control Systems covers the areas of celestial navigation required lifesaving devices. Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) (SHLSOS-72) (NST 247) for licensing as a second or third mate unlim- Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites course with a passing grade of at least 75% Any applicant who has successfully com- ited and for all limited licenses. Students are satisfy the GMDSS training requirements of pleted the 40-hour Basic Shiphandling and instructed in latitude observations by sun and Electronic Chart Display Information Systems 46 CFR 10.205(n) [proposed 15.817] and (ECDIS) (SHLSOS-179) Table A-IV/2 of the STCW Code. The class Applicants completing our 35-hour Elec- is designed to meet the requirements set forth tronic Chart Display Information Systems in Table A-IV/2 of the amended STCW con- (ECDIS) course are considered to have success- vention. Topics include principles of the global fully demonstrated the competencies of Table marine distress and safety system communica- A-II/1, Table A-II/2 and Section B-I paragraph tions, distress alerting and operational proce- 36-66 of the STCW Code. The course provides dures for VHF DSC, INMARST-C, MF/HF, training in the basic theory and use of electronic NAVTEX, EPIRB, SART, and VHF (SCT). chart display and information systems (ECDIS) The course blends classroom instruction and for those who will be in charge of a navigational practical exercises. There is an FCC cost as- watch on vessels equipped with ECDIS. Stu- sociated with this course. dents learn to use, update, and verify electronic Prerequisites: One year experience as a chart information. The training comprises all Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch on safety-relevant aspects and aims beyond the use the bridge of a near coastal or ocean vessel OR of operational controls. All theoretical aspects QMED-Electrician and major characteristics of ECDIS data, such Magnetic and Gyro Compasses as data contents, system integration, informa- (SHLSOS-262) (NST 240) tion layers, and data updating, are covered in depth. Any applicant who has successfully Prerequisites: Valid Radar, ARPA; and completed our 20-hour Magnetic and Gyro Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation OR valid Compasses course will satisfy the Compass— USCG issued license (any level) Magnetic and Gyro training requirements for certification as Officer in Charge of a Naviga- Electronic Navigation tional Watch on vessels of 500 or more gross (SHLSOS-181) (NST 246) tonnage(ITC). The practical assessments in this Any applicant who has successfully com- course will meet the requirements of assess- pleted our 40-hour Electronic Navigation ments OICNW-1-5A; OICNW-1-5B; OICNW- course will satisfy the Electronic Navigation 1-5C; OICNW-1-5D; andOICNW-1-5E from training requirements for certification as Of- the National Assessment Guidelines for Table ficer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on A-II/1of the STCW Code. vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- The practical assessments in this course will vice

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 10 12/21/2011 7:37:16 AM OICNW-3-1J; and OICNW-3-1K. This course pleted our 16-hour Search & Rescue (Opera- Master 100 Tons (Near Coastal) (SHLSOS-281) Personal Survival Techniques features hands-on training and classroom work, tional Level) course will satisfy the Search & The Paul Hall Center’s 90-hour Master 100 (SHLSOS-363) including radar theory, observation, operation Rescue training requirements for certification Tons, Near Coastal course is a self certify- Applicants completing our 12-hour Per- and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch ing course for mariners who are employed, or sonal Survival Techniques course and present- radar plotting, collision avoidance and navi- on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC) may be employed, on passenger vessels sail- ing our Certificate of Training at a Regional gational exercise. Students operate modern as outlined in Table A-II/1 and A-II/2 of ing under U.S. flag or registered/documented Exam Center, satisfy the Personal Survival audio-visual and radar simulation gear, as they STCW Code. under any political subdivision in the United training requirements of Section A-VI/1 and practice controlling and maneuvering a vessel, Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- States. Training meets or exceeds requirements Table A-VI/1-1 of the Seafarers’ Training, plotting courses and safely guiding a ship with- vice of 46 CFR 10.206(i)[proposed 11.428] for Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code out jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. original license, 46 CFR 10.209(c)(iii) [pro- and 46 CFR10.205(l)(1) [proposed 11.301 Prerequisites: AB with one year of sea ser- Ship Construction and Basic posed 10.227(e )(iii)] for renewal, and 46CFR &12.601]. vice Stability (SHLSOS-449) (NST 243) 10.209(f) [proposed 10.227 (i )(1)] for re- Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites The Paul Hall Center’s 40-hour Ship Con- issue. Students who present our certificate of Radar Observer Recertification (SHLSOS-402) struction at the Operational Level course is training at a regional exam center within one Proficiency in Survival Applicants completing our 8-hour Radar intended to provide training at the basic level year of the completion of training will satisfy Craft/Personal Survival Techniques Observer Recertification course satisfy the for mariners who are employed, or may be em- the exam requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(i) (SHLSOS-378) requirements of 46 CFR10.480(d) [proposed ployed, on U.S.-flag vessels whose responsi- [proposed 11.201(j)] for reissuance of a li- Applicants completing our 37-hour Pro- 11.480(f)] for renewal of any Radar Observer bilities include maintaining the seaworthiness cense. After obtaining the requisite sea service ficiency in Survival Craft/Personal Survival endorsement. This course does not satisfy any of the ship. On successful completion of this and fulfilling other U.S. Coast Guard require- Techniques course will satisfy: the Survival training or assessment requirements of the course, students will be able to use cargo plans ments pertaining to this license, successful stu- Craft training requirements for Lifeboatman: STCW Convention and STCW Code. (Navi- and tables or diagrams of stability and trim data dents will be able to take responsibility for the Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code;—AND— gation exercises assume background in chart to calculate the ship’s initial stability, drafts, safety of an inspected passenger vessel of 100 the Personal Survival Techniques training work and coastal navigation.) and trim for any given description of cargo and tons and its passengers; be aware of obligations requirements of Basic Safety Training: Table Prerequisites: Valid Radar Observer Unlim- other weights. They will also be able to deter- under Coast Guard regulations concerning AVI/1-1 of the STCW Code, —AND—the ited or within 12 months after expiration date mine whether stresses on the ship are within safety and protection of passengers, crew, and training requirements of 46 CFR 12.10-3(a) permitted limits by the use of stress data or cal- the marine environment; and, be able to take (6) [proposed 12.407(b)(4-5)] for an endorse- Ratings Forming Part of a culation equipment, or software. It takes into the practical measures necessary to meet those ment as Lifeboatman, PROVIDED that sea Navigational Watch/Able Seaman (SHLSOS-416) account STCW Code Table A-II/1: Function: obligations. Students successfully completing service requirements are also met as indi- Applicants completing our 4-week 144- controlling the operation of the ship and care the course will be issued a certificate for suc- cated in 12.407(b)(2)(ii);—AND—the written hour Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational for persons on board at the operational level; cessful completion for a Master 100 Ton, Near and practical examination requirements of 46 Watch/Able Seaman program satisfy: Ship construction. Upon successful comple- Coastal license. CFR12.10-5[proposed 12.407(b)(4-5)] for a (1) the training, seagoing service, and as- tion of the course, students will have general Prerequisite: meet all General require- Lifeboatman endorsement and the written ex- sessment requirements of 46 CFR 12.05-3(c) knowledge of the principal structural members ments for Officers as set specified in 46 CFR amination requirements for service on vessels [proposed 12.605] and Section A-II/4 of the of a ship and the proper names for the various 11.201; basic understanding of navigation, not equipped with lifeboats (Lifeboatman-Lim- STCW Code, Mandatory Minimum Require- parts. At course completion, successful stu- valid Radar Observer certificate; Able Seaman ited) [proposed 12.409(b)(4-5)], if presented ments for Certification of Ratings Forming Part dents will receive a Paul Hall Center certificate endorsement (Limited or Unlimited) WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion of training of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW);—AND— of completion in Ship Construction at the Op- This course helps mariners develop the (2) the written AND the practical (knot erational Level. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment required knowledge and application skills for tying) examination requirements of 46 CFR Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- This one-week course consists of classroom water survival including launch, use and recov- 12.05 [proposed 12.405] for any Able Seaman vice and practical training exercises. Topics include ery of survival craft, and the proper use of sur- endorsement PROVIDED that all other require- oil types and petroleum products’ behavior on vival equipment. Additionally, students learn ments of 46 CFR Subpart 12.05 [proposed Ship Management water; pollution prevention regulations; haz- the procedures necessary to take charge and 12.405], including sea service, are also met and (SHLSOS-451) ardous materials training; spill prevention; maintain a survival craft and protect embarked presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of the completion This 70-hour course will satisfy the Ship absorbents, suction equipment, skimmers, and personnel while on board. of training. Management training requirement for an their proper use; and small boat operations. Prerequisites: 12 months of sea service in The course consists of hands-on training STCW certificate as Master or Chief Mate of Students also receive instruction in spill con- any department or 180 days of sea time within and classroom work covering deck seaman- 500 GT or more. Assessment M-3-1A from tainment booms, boom towing configurations, an approved program ship, rules of the road, marlinespike seaman- table A-II/2 of STCW Code will allow the stu- and anchoring operations. ship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, dent to control the operation of the ship and Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites Radar Observer (Unlimited) fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, care for persons onboard and maintain the (SHLSOS-399) anchoring, and mooring, and aids to naviga- safety and security of the crew and passengers Personal Safety & Social Applicants completing our 10-day Radar tion. at the Management Level. Responsibilities (SHLSOS-359) Observer (Unlimited) course, including suc- Prerequisites: Sea service, Water Survival Prerequisite: Meet eligibility requirements Applicants completing our 4-hour Personal cessful demonstration of all practical assess- (Lifeboatman), STOS for Management level license Safety & Social Responsibilities course and ments, satisfy the requirements of 46CFR AB Special: 12 months’ service on deck, 2 presenting our Certificate of Training at a Re- 10.480 [proposed 11.480] for an endorsement months’ sea service under the supervision of Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman (STOS) gional Exam Center, satisfy the Personal Safety as Radar Observer (Unlimited) and the radar the Master, the OICNW, or qualified STCW (SHLSOS-467) & Social Responsibilities training requirements training requirements for certification as Officer ratings Applicants completing our 70-hour Spe- of46 CFR 10.205(l)(4) and Section A-VI/1and in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels AB Limited: 18 months’ service on deck, cially Trained Ordinary Seaman course and Table A-VI/1-4 of the Seafarers’ Training, Cer- of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). In conjunc- 2 months’ sea service under the supervision of presenting our Certificate of Training at a Re- tification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. tion with this course, any approved instructor is the Master, OICNW, or qualified ratings gional Exam Center, satisfy: This course provides the unlicensed apprentice authorized to sign off for a successful demon- AB Unlimited: 3 years’ deck, 2 months’ sea (1) the training requirements for service as a candidate with a general understanding and stration on the students’ “Control Sheets” for service under the supervision of the Master or Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman AND basic knowledge of human relationships, social the following assessments from the National OICNW (2) the training and assessment require- skills necessary for living and working aboard Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the ments of Table A-II/4 of the STCW Code, operational merchant ships, and a working STCW Code: OICNW-1-2B; OICNW-1-2C; Search and Rescue “Specification of Minimum Standard of knowledge of issues impacting preparedness OICNW-3-1A; OICNW-3-1B;OICNW-3-1C; (Operational Level) Competence for Ratings Forming Part of a for international travel. OICNW-3-1D; OICNW-3-1E; OICNW-3-1F; (SHLSOS-447) (NST 245) Navigational Watch,” and 46 CFR 12.05- 3(c) Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites OICNW-3-1G;OICNW-3-1H; OICNW-3-1I; Any applicant who has successfully com- [proposed 12.605] PROVIDED they also pres- ent evidence of at least six months’ sea-going service performing navigational watchkeeping functions under the supervision of the Master or OICNW. If the applicant does not present evidence of six months of this service, he or she satisfies the training and assessment requirements for certification as Rating Forming Part of a Navi- gational Watch RESTRICTED to lookout duties only. This certification is valid for one year and may not be renewed. This course is designed for deck trainees who need a fast track to Rat- ings Forming Part of the Navigational Watch. It meets the requirements of 46 CFR12.05.3(c) [proposed 12.605] and STCW Table A-II/4. Topics covered in the course include: anchor- ing, mooring, knot-tying, gyro and magnetic compass, wheel watch, error chain analysis and pilot interactions, helm control, rules of the road, IALA buoy systems, shipboard commu- nication, helm watch relief and lookout watch. Prerequisites: UA Program Phases 1and 2, or 180 days as an OS

Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids (SHLSOS-491) Applicants completing our 38-hour Tank Barge Dangerous Liquids Course and present- ing our Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR 13.309[proposed 13.301(c)(4)] for an endorsement as Tankerman-PIC (Barge). Prerequisites: Basic Fire Fighting within 5 years

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 11 12/27/2011 6:47:28 AM Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids (SHLSOS-501) CFR 13.409 [proposed 13.401(e)] for an origi- of the ISPS Code with respect to the security Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- Applicants completing our 5-day Tank Ship nal endorsement as Tankerman-Assistant DL. of a ship, for implementing and maintaining vice Dangerous Liquids course satisfy the training This course meets the Code of Federal Regu- a Ship Security Plan, and for liaising with the requirements of 46 CFR 13.113(d) (1) (ii) (A), lation requirements for personnel not having Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Fa- Engine Department 13.115 (b) (1),13.209, 13.309, 13.409 or 13.509 the required sea service. The objective of this cility Security Officers (PFSOs). Successful [proposed 13.201, 13.301, 13.401, 13.501] for course is to provide students with the knowl- students will be able to undertake the duties Many engine department courses have pre- any dangerous liquids tankerman endorsement. edge and skills necessary to conduct opera- and responsibilities as Vessel Security Officer requisites. For example, to be accepted for Ad- This course provides training for masters, chief tions on tankships. Topics include the 16-hour as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code. vanced Refrigerated Container Maintenance, engineers, and officers with immediate respon- worker health and safety (HAZWOPER) First Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites students must have successfully completed sibility for the loading, discharging and care Responder/ Operations Level, Ship Design and Basic Marine Electrician and Marine Refrig- in transit or handling of cargo on large ocean Operation, Cargo Characteristics, Enclosed Visual Communications (Flashing Light) eration Technician. going vessels. It comprises a specialized train- Space Entry, Cargo Transfer and Shipment, (SHLSOS-542) ing program appropriate to their duties, in- and Pollution Prevention, and Emergency Op- Applicants completing our 1-day Visual Advanced Refrigerated Container Maintenance cluding oil tanker safety, fire safety measure erations and Response. Communications course with a minimum This 4-week course leads to certification in and systems, pollution prevention, operational Prerequisite: Basic Fire Fighting within 5 score of 80 percent will: (1) Satisfy the practi- refrigerated containers maintenance and con- practice and obligations under applicable laws years cal signaling examination requirements (flash- sists of classroom and practical shop training. and regulations. ing light) of 46 CFR10.401(h) [proposed The training experience enables students to as- Prerequisites: 3 months’ seagoing service Tank Ship Familiarization (Liquefied Gases) 11.401(i)] IF presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of sume the duties of a maintenance electrician on on tankers (DL) OR completion of a Tank Ship (SHLSOS-507) the completion of training;—AND—(2) Be board ships carrying refrigerated containers. Familiarization (DL) course covering STCW Applicants completing our 30-hour Tank considered to have successfully demonstrated Students receive training in all phases of refrig- Code Section A-V/1-1-1;a Fire fighting course Ship Familiarization (Liquefied Gases) course the competence “Transmit and Receive In for- erated container unit operation, maintenance, in accordance with topics of 46 CFR13.121 satisfies the training requirements of 46 CFR mation by Visual Signaling” of Table A-II/1 of repair, and troubleshooting. This includes the Table 13.121(g) OR USCG-approved STCW 13.409[proposed 13.401(e) and 13.403(a)(2)] the STCW Code. various types of engines, refrigeration, and Basic Safety Training course. for an original endorsement as Tankerman-As- Prerequisites: Proof of approval for 500GT electrical systems. sistant (LG), the tanker familiarization training or more NC/Oceans license The course is designed to help students de- Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids requirements of Table A-V/1-2-1 of the STCW velop a systematic approach to troubleshooting (Simulator) (SHLSOS-503) Code. This course consists of a safety program Water Survival (Lifeboatman) (SHLSOS-549) and maintenance procedures. Applicants completing our 53-hour Tank designed to meet STCW requirements for those The Water Survival course delivers 60 hours Prerequisites: Junior Engineer or QMED- Ship Dangerous Liquids (Simulator) course who have not served on LNG ships. The course of training to those who are seeking a MMD Any Rating, Basic Marine Electrician and Ma- satisfy the training requirements of 46 CFR of instruction includes LNG fire fighting, con- endorsement for Lifeboatman as required by rine Refrigeration Technician 13.113(d)(1)(ii)(A), 13.115(b)(1), 13.209, fined space awareness, LNG nomenclature, 46 CFR [proposed 12.407]. The course also 13.309, 13.409 or 13.509 [proposed 13.201, LNG ship operations, personal safety, LNG incorporates the personal survival training re- Automated Cargo Operations 13.301, 13.401, 13.501] for any dangerous safety, hazardous material, LNG cargo tank quirements as outlined in STCW 1995 Table This 6-week course of instruction in the liquids tankerman endorsement;—AND— (level indicators, temperature), LNG cargo A-VI/2. The course provides the student with pumpman career track includes classroom and receive credit for: (1) two loadings and two pump (Carter pump construction and ops), inert the required knowledge and application skills simulator training in all facets of liquid cargo discharges which may be applied toward sat- gas generator (general flow system), nitrogen for water survival including launch, use and re- loading and discharge. The curriculum con- isfying the requirements of 46 CFR13.203(b) gas system, LNG vapor compressor, warm-up covery of survival craft, and the proper use of sists of cargo properties and emergency pro- (1);—AND—(2) one commencement of load- heater and boil-off heater. survival equipment. Additionally, the student cedures, operation and maintenance of valves ing and one completion of loading which may Prerequisite: Basic Fire Fighting within 5 will understand the procedures necessary to and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump be applied toward satisfying the requirements years take charge of and maintain survival craft and operations, cargo measurement, discharging in 46CFR 13.203(b)(2);—AND—(3) one com- protect embarked personnel. procedures, ballasting procedures, tank clean- mencement of discharge and one completion of Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation (SHLSOS-512) Prerequisites: 12 months of sea time or part ing, inert gas systems and more. discharge which may be applied toward satisfy- (NST 241) of UA program Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating Class 3 ing the requirements in 46 CFR 13.203(b)(3). Any applicant who has successfully com- or QMED Junior Engineer/Pumpman Class 3. This course provides training for masters, chief pleted our 80-hour Terrestrial &Coastal Watchkeeping (Operational Level) Recommended: Basic and Intermediate engineers, officers, and any person with imme- Navigation course will satisfy the Terrestrial (SHLSOS-548) (NST 248) Math and Computer Basic Advanced plant diate responsibility for the loading, discharging Navigation and Coastal Navigation training Any applicant who has successfully com- maintenance must be completed for advance- and care in transit or handling of cargo. It com- requirements for certification as Officer in pleted our 80-hour Watchkeeping (Operational ment to QMED Class 2 prises as specialized training program appropri- Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of Level) course will satisfy the Watchkeeping ate to their duties, including oil tanker safety, 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC). The practi- training requirements for certification as Offi- Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations (SHLSOS-51) fire safety measure and systems, pollution pre- cal assessments conducted in this course will cer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ves- Applicants completing our 140-hour Basic vention, operational practice and obligations be accepted as the equivalent of the following sels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC); AND Auxiliary Plant Operations course and who under applicable laws and regulations. assessments from the National Assessment the Bridge Resource Management training present our Certificate of Training at a Re- Prerequisites: 3 months’ seagoing service Guidelines for Table A-II/1 of the STCW requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(o) [proposed gional Exam Center WITHIN 1 YEAR of the on tankers (DL) OR completion of a Tank Ship Code: OICNW-1-2A; OICNW-1-2B; OICNW- 11.407(a)(2)] and the requirements of Section completion of training, satisfy the examination Familiarization (DL) course covering STCW 1-2C; OICNW-1-2D; OICNW-1-3A;OICNW- B-VIII/2, Part 4 of the STCW Code. The prac- requirements of 46 CFR 12.15-9 [proposed Code Section A-V/1-1-1;a Fire fighting course 1-3B; and OICNW-1-3C. tical assessments conducted in this course are 12.502(c)] for the General Safety examination in accordance with topics of 46 CFR13.121 Prerequisite: AB with one year of sea ser- OICNW-2-1A; OICNW-2-1B, OICNW-2-1C, module, PROVIDED they have also completed Table 13.121(g) OR USCG-approved STCW vice, basic and intermediate navigational math OICNW-2-1D, OICNW-2-1E, OICNW-2-1F, either our 63-hour Basic Motor Plant Opera- Basic Safety Training course. skills OICNW-2-2A, OICNW-2-2B, OICNW-2-2C, tions course and/or our 70-hour Basic Steam OICNW-2-2D, OICNW-2-2E, OICNW-2-2F, Plant Operations course. Tank Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) Vessel Security Officer (SHLSOS-573) OICNW-2-3A, OICNW-2-3B, OICNW-2-3C, The objective of this course is to provide (SHLSOS-505) This 12-hour course provides knowledge to OICNW-2-3D, OICNW-2-3E, OICNW-2- students with knowledge and practical opera- Applicants completing our 63-hour Tank those wishing to perform the duties and respon- 3F,OICNW-2-3G, AND OICNW-2-3H from tional skills required of rated engine department Ship Familiarization (Dangerous Liquids) sibilities of a Vessel Security Officer (VSO) as the National Assessment Guidelines for Table watchstanders as they sail in the capacity of course satisfy the training requirements of 46 defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12.1) A-II/1 of the STCW Code. FOWT. This objective is accomplished through classroom lectures and shore-side auxiliary plant simulator practical exercises. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Paul Hall Center Unlicensed Apprentice Train- ing Program; successful completion of the un- licensed apprentice sea voyage and required sea projects; unlicensed apprentice sea voyage performance evaluations within the engine de- partment as completed by the First Assistant Engineer of at least satisfactory or better; rec- ommendation by the unlicensed apprentice sea voyage participating vessel’s Chief Engineer OR 6 months’ sea time as wiper AND STCW certification in all areas of basic safety train- ing; successful completion of the entry-level sea voyage and auxiliary plant familiarization sea project; total USCG-approved sea service or equivalent sea service in the engine room of vessels of at least 6 months; meet all USCG physical standards for qualified members of the engine department. Military veterans meeting the prior military sea service requirement in the engine room of vessels must meet the fol- lowing entrance requirements: Prior approval to the military veterans program for ratings forming part of an engineering watch; meet all USCG physical standards for qualified mem- bers of the engine department

Basic Electricity (SHLSOS-52) This is a 70-hour course is part of the Junior Engineer program and designed for students who have completed the Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch program or rated en- gine department personnel desiring to upgrade their skills. The course is designed for those seeking qualification as a QMED and Junior Engineer endorsement. The course provides 12 Seafarers LOG January 2012

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 12 12/27/2011 6:47:29 AM the mariner electrical skills required of a rated member of the engine department. Topics cov- ered include the fundamentals of electricity, electrical safety, batteries, direct current cir- cuits, alternating current theory, D.C. machines, A.C. machines, motor controllers, distribution systems, propulsion systems and communica- tion systems. Detailed learning objectives are identified in Section II. Prerequisites: Tank Ship Familiarization Dangerous Liquids (DL) course, Basic Auxil- iary Plant Operations course, Fireman Oiler Watertender (FOWT) program or hold FOWT endorsement, 6 months’ equivalent sea service in the engine room

Basic Motor Plant Operations (SHLSOS-63) This 63-hour course is part of the FWT program for rated Oilers as prescribed in table A-III/4 of the STCW Code, and 46 CFR 12.15- 7, and 12.15-9 [proposed 12.503 and 12.505]. The course provides skills required of rated engine department watchstanders. Steam and water cycle and steam thermodynamics and components are covered as well as steam plant simulator operations, casualty control proce- dures, maintenance, watchkeeping, and con- ducting machinery space rounds. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Paul Hall Center Unlicensed Apprentice Training Program, the Auxiliary Plant Opera- tions course, basic safety training, 6 months’ or mariner skills required of rated engine depart- includes the CFR, environmental protection Junior Engineer/Deck Engineer rating or ac- equivalent sea service in the engine room ment watchstanders in the area of steam plant and oil pollution, general safety precautions for quire the requisite metalworking and mechani- watchstanding. This objective is accomplished engine room personnel, piping, air, hydraulics, cal maintenance skills. The course provides Basic Refrigeration & Heating, Ventilation, and through classroom lectures as well as shore- power and control systems, refrigeration, heat- mariners the cognitive and practical mechani- Air Conditioning (HVAC) (SHLSOS-64) side steam plant simulator practical exercises. ing, air conditioning and ventilation systems, cal skills required of a rated member of the en- This 10-day (70-hour) course is for students Areas covered are the steam and water cycle electrical theory and shipboard lighting and gine department. This is accomplished through who have completed the Ratings Forming Part and steam thermodynamics, boiler types and auxiliary deck machinery. classroom lectures and practical exercises. Pro- of an Engineering Watch program or rated en- classification, boiler waterside construction and Prerequisites: General admission require- ficiency and competency assessments are con- gine department personnel desiring to upgrade arrangements, boiler fireside construction and ments, prior Coast Guard approval letter valid ducted through knowledge-based written tests their skills. The course is a stand-alone course arrangements, air registers and fuel atomizers, through test dates of the class and practical demonstrations of skills. Topics within the Qualified Member of the Engine forced draft systems, fuel oil service systems, covered include the mechanics of pumps, drive Department (QMED) program and is designed flame/smoke and stack gas analysis, automatic Diesel Engine Technology couplings, heat exchangers, valves, distilling for those seeking qualification as a QMED and combustion controls, boiler protective devices, (Non-STCW) plants, oil/water separators, air compressors, Junior Engineer endorsement. The course pro- and boiler water chemistry and treatment. Also This 4-week course, leading to certification marine sewage treatment plants, auxiliary boil- vides the mariner the cognitive and practical included are turbine types and classification, in diesel engine technology, consists of class- ers, and hydraulic systems, the fundamentals of mechanical skills required of rated engine de- turbine construction, turbine protective devices room instruction and hands-on training. Topics diesel engines, bearings and gears, lubrication partment personnel in the area of Basic Refrig- and operating controls, steam condensers, con- of instruction include diesel engine theory; two- theory, lubrication systems and maintenance, eration and HVAC as they sail in the capacity densate systems and air removal equipment, and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and fuel systems, and purifiers. of Junior Engineer during voyages on U.S.- direct contact heaters, feed systems, steam the construction, operation, maintenance, repair Prerequisites: Tank Ship Familiarization flagged vessels. This objective is accomplished systems, condensate drains systems, steam and troubleshooting of low-, medium-and high- Dangerous Liquids (DL) course, Basic Auxil- through classroom lectures and practical exer- plant propulsion machinery, lubricating oil speed diesel engines. Also covered are associ- iary Plant Operations course, Fireman Oiler cises. Proficiency and competency assessments systems, and sea water systems. Additionally, ated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust Watertender (FOWT) program or hold FOWT are conducted through knowledge-based writ- steam plant simulator operations, casualty con- systems, lubrication and cooling systems, and endorsement, 6 months’ equivalent sea service ten tests and practical demonstrations of skills. trol procedures, burner atomizer maintenance, fuel injection and starting systems. Students in the engine room Areas covered are electrical and refrigeration manual light-off of non-automated boilers, and receive practical training in the operation and safety, refrigeration theory, an introduction to watchkeeping and conducting machinery space repair of diesel engines on board school train- Fireman, Oiler & Watertender (FOWT) the refrigeration cycle and systems, trouble- rounds are covered. ing vessels. (SHLSOS-389) shooting, and an introduction to HVAC sys- Prerequisites: Successful completion of Prerequisites: QMED-Any Rating or equiv- Applicants completing Basic Auxiliary tems. the Paul Hall Center Unlicensed Apprentice alent inland experience Plant Operations and both Basic Motor Plant Prerequisites: Tank Ship Familiarization Training Program, the Auxiliary Plant Opera- Operations and Basic Steam Plant Operations Dangerous Liquids (DL) course, Basic Auxil- tions course, basic safety training, 6 months’ Engineering Plant Maintenance (SHLSOS-191) will meet the requirements for endorsement as iary Plant Operations course, Fireman Oiler or equivalent sea service in the engine room. The 140-hour Engineering Plant Main- FOWT. (These classes are described elsewhere Watertender (FOWT) program or hold FOWT tenance course is part of the Junior Engineer as stand-alone courses.) Applicants completing endorsement, 6 months’ equivalent sea service Designated Duty Engineer program and designed for mariners who have Basic Auxiliary Plant Operations and either in the engine room (Non-STCW) completed the Ratings Forming Part of an Engi- Basic Motor Plant Operations or Basic Steam This course prepares the student for the neering Watch program or who are rated engine Plant Operations will be eligible for an FOWT Basic Steam Plant Operations (SHLSOS-73) USCG examination for Designated Duty En- department personnel desiring to upgrade their (Restricted) endorsement. This 70-hour course is designed for entry gineer (DDE). The object of the course is to skills. The course is a stand-alone course within Prerequisites: Successful completion of the level engine department personnel desiring to familiarize the student with the subjects and the Qualified Member of the Engine Depart- Paul Hall Center Unlicensed Apprentice Train- upgrade to rated Firemen/Watertenders and topics required for successful preparation for ment (QMED) Program and is for those seeking ing Program; successful completion of the un- Oilers (FOWT). It exceeds requirements pre- the USCG examination and to prepare the stu- qualification as a QMED and USCG certifica- licensed apprentice sea voyage and required scribed in table A-III/4 of the STCW Code. dent to act in these capacities as outlined in the tion as a Junior Engineer/Deck Engineer rating, sea projects; unlicensed apprentice sea voyage The objective of this course is to provide the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Instruction or for those already holding a rating to earn the performance evaluations within the engine de-

alized instruction in preparation for the test. tion (TABE) benchmark examinations, given Education Commission. Vocational courses Academic Deparment The school for many years has successfully at the Paul Hall Center, are encouraged to avail also are approved for credit by the Ameri- prepared mariners to pass the test. For many themselves of support from the Academic De- can Council on Education (ACE). Students The Academic Department has a long students, this is a milestone in their lives. partment through this program. Students may may apply for college credit for many of the history of providing support and services to (A 12-week residency is required prior to use this service while attending the Trainee vocational courses that they take while up- students at the Paul Hall Center. Since the taking the test in Maryland .) program or attending upgrader classes. grading at the school. In addition, the center founding of the school in Piney Point, Md., The English as a Second Language assis- offers general education courses required for there has been academic support for students Basic Vocational Support Program tance program helps students in Basic English an associate’s degree. The school currently taking vocational programs as well as for The vocational support system assists stu- and technical vocabulary skills. The purpose offers Associate of Applied Science degree those students who require basic skills, Eng- dents in improving course-specific vocational of this program is to give seafarers who have programs in Nautical Science Technology lish language skills or wish to continue their language and mathematical skills. It is de- not learned English as their native language (deck department students) or Marine Engi- education. There are a variety of opportuni- signed to augment the skills introduced in their and who have difficulty speaking, hearing, neering Technology (engine department stu- ties offered to all students. Specific questions vocational training classes. This program may understanding and/or writing the English dents). There also is a certificate program in about the programs can be answered or ex- be taken prior to attending the vocational class language, the opportunity to gain more profi- maritime technology with concentrations in plained by contacting the Academic Depart- or concurrently with the vocational class. It is ciency in that language. As much as possible, nautical science or marine engineering. All ment at (301) 994-0010, ext. 5411. ideal for those students who have been away instruction will be provided to give the sea- programs are designed to provide the oppor- from the classroom, need to improve basic farer the English language skills necessary to tunity for mariners to earn a college degree General Education Program – High School academic skills or who are not native English perform the essential tasks within the depart- or certificate in their occupational areas and Diploma speakers. ment under which he or she sails. Tutoring is provide a solid academic foundation in gen- The GED program is open to all mariners The Adult Basic Education assistance offered throughout the year for those students eral education subjects. Students are required who do not have a high school diploma. Assis- program (ABE) helps students improve their requiring additional instruction while attend- to have a total of 60 to 70 college hours to earn tance is offered to prepare students to take the basic language, technical vocabulary and ing vocational classes. a degree. Students also may take advantage of test in Maryland or in their home state. Em- mathematical skills. These skills help students remedial programs that help prepare them for phasis is placed on writing skills, social stud- experience greater success in both vocational College Program college level courses. It is recommended that ies, science, interpreting literature and art, and and academic classes. Students who receive The Paul Hall Center is a degree granting students meet with a counselor to plan a col- mathematics. GED students receive individu- low scores on the Test of Adult Basic Educa- institution approved by the Maryland Higher lege program.

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 13 12/21/2011 7:38:14 AM partment as completed by the First Assistant Engineer of at least satisfactory or better; rec- n Fixed Fire Fighting Systems ommendation by the unlicensed apprentice sea Online Learning n Shipboard Fire Fighting voyage participating vessel’s Chief Engineer n Portable Fire Extinguishers OR 6 months’ sea time as wiper AND STCW Seafarers now have educational opportunities through the Internet. n Fire Fighting Equipment certification in all areas of basic safety train- Eligible members of the SIU may now take courses online by n Shipboard Water Sanitation ing; successful completion of the entry-level registering with the Paul Hall Center Admissions Department as they n Crew Endurance Management sea voyage and auxiliary plant familiarization would for classes on the Paul Hall Center campus. Once Seafarers Eligible SIU members also have the opportunity to enroll in pre- sea project; total USCG-approved sea service have been accepted by Admissions, they will be directed to Dale paratory and refresher training online prior to coming to the Paul or equivalent sea service in the engine room Rausch in the Academic Department. Dale is the Computer Assisted Hall Center. These programs allow students to brush up on their math of vessels of at least 6 months; meet all USCG Learning (CAL) administrator, the distance learning component for skills and vocational vocabulary before enrolling in the more chal- physical standards for qualified members of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. lenging resident upgrading classes. Two of these programs, Basic the engine department. Military veterans meet- Culinary Skills and Chief Cook Preparation, will be very useful to ing the prior military sea service requirement Online Courses Available Galley Ops and Chief Cook students as they study for final exams in in the engine room of vessels must meet the fol- The following formal online courses are available: their respective resident courses. lowing entrance requirements: Prior approval n DOD Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Training The following prep training is available: to the military veterans program for ratings n MSC Environmental Awareness n Basic Math Refresher forming part of an engineering watch; meet all n First Aid Preparation n Intermediate Math Refresher USCG physical standards for qualified mem- n Global Maritime Distress and Safety System n Marine Engineering Mathematics Preparation bers of the engine department n Hazardous Material Control and Management n Introduction to Navigational Math n Hearing Conservation n Basic Culinary Skills Hydraulics n Heat Stress Management n Chief Cook Preparation Course The curriculum in the 4-week hydraulics n Bloodborne Pathogens Students who are currently enrolled in resident classes at the Paul course blends practical training with class- n Shipboard Pest Management Hall Center are encouraged to enroll in CAL courses. Residential room work. Fluids, actuators, control devices, n Respiratory Protection students should notify the Admissions Department of their interest in pumps, reservoirs, symbols, and hydraulic n Back Safety CAL and confirm their eligibility. systems in marine equipment are among the subjects covered in this class. Also addressed course designed for mariners who are em- pest management, and how to keep pests out are principles of electrical control of hydraulic ployed, or may be employed, on U.S.-flag ves- Certified Chief Cook of the operation. systems, cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor sels. Training meets or exceeds requirements This course consists of 6, two-week, Prerequisites: Enrollment or completion of windlasses, ships’ steering systems, ramps, of 46 CFR Sec. 12.15-9 (c) [proposed 12.505] stand-alone modules totaling 12 weeks. This Certified Chief Cook fire doors, and a variety of other shipboard for Pumpman. The objective of the Pump- structure allows eligible upgraders to enroll at systems. man course is to provide engine department the start of any module. The objective of the Certified Chief Steward Prerequisite: QMED-Any Rating personnel with the theoretical and practical Certified Chief Cook Course (FSM 203) is to The Certified Chief Steward course is a knowledge and the skills necessary to operate, provide steward department personnel with an 12-week course for members of the steward Junior Engineer maintain, and repair the equipment associated understanding and knowledge of sanitation, department. The course is presented in eight The Junior Engineer Program consists of with the handling of liquid cargo onboard a nutrition, and the preparation and service of modules. Each module is assessed indepen- stand-alone courses 70-hour Basic Refrig- tankship. Topics covered in the Pumpman soups, sauces, meats, poultry, and seafood. dently of the others. Modules may be taken eration & HVAC, 70-hour Basic Electricity, course are Inert Gas Systems, Crude Oil Wash- Prerequisites: Galley Operations and 180 in one-week increments with breaks between. and 140-hour Engineering Plant Maintenance ing (COW) Systems, Vapor Recovery, and two days’ sea time This course trains stewards to take charge of a courses. (These classes are described else- days of assessment in the Cargo Simulator. production galley, plan and prepare meals, and where as stand-alone courses.) Prerequisite : SHLSS Junior Engineer or Advanced Galley Operations supervise employees in galley operations for QMED-Any Rating, Tank Ship Familiariza- This course consists of 4, one-week mod- a period of not less than 28 days. On meeting Machinist (SHLSOS-261) tion, Welding and Machinist ules (totaling four weeks). The course provides the minimum requirements for Certified Chief Our 102-hour Machinist course provides students with a thorough grasp of the advanced Steward, culinary students will be competent mariners cognitive and practical mechanical Ratings Forming Part of an baking knowledge and skills required of a to take charge of a production galley. The skills in the area of general metalworking and Engineering Watch Assessment Program for member of the steward department. Certified Chief Steward course stresses the machine tool operations. Applicants complet- Military Veterans Prerequisites: Paul Hall Center Certified competencies related to the supervision of the ing our course, and presenting our Certificate (SHLSOS-421) Chief Cook and 180 days’ sea time galley, menu planning, requisitioning of sup- of Training at a Regional Exam Center, satisfy Prerequisites: Military Veteran with proof plies, inventory control, and sanitation. the requirements of 46 CFR 12.15- 9 [pro- of DD-214 and page 4, 180 days of creditable ServSafe Prerequisites: Advanced Galley Opera- posed 12.505], if presented WITHIN 1 YEAR sea time The ServSafe Food Protection Manager tions and 180 days’ sea time of the completion of training, for the Machinist Certification is offered during Module 1 of examination module, provided they also pres- Welding (IMET 210) Certified Chief Cook. It is nationally recog- Safety Classes ent evidence of completing the requirements to This 4-week, 105-hour course is composed nized and accredited. Some of the concepts be endorsed with a Junior Engineer rating prior of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students will understand with ServSafe train- Advanced Fire Fighting to commencing the above training. which features practical training in electric arc ing include: (1) Sanitation: the dangers of (SHLSOS-15) Prerequisites: SHLSS Junior Engineer or welding and cutting and oxyacetylene brazing, foodborne illness, how to prevent it and the Applicants completing our 35-hour Ad- QMED-Any Rating welding, and cutting. keys to food safety, see where contamination vanced Fire Fighting course satisfy the Ad- Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites starts, the components for good personal hy- vanced Fire Fighting training requirements Marine Electrician (SHLSOS-269) giene, and how every employee can be a safe of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/3 of the Applicants completing our 280-hour Ma- Steward Department food handler; (2) The Flow of Food Through STCW Code and 46 CFR10.205(l)(2)[pro- rine Electrician course, and presenting our the Operation: how to prevent cross-contam- posed 11.205(d)];—AND—the Advanced Certificate of Training at a Regional Exam Galley Operations ination, how to utilize time and temperature Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 Center, satisfy the requirements of 46 CFR This 4-week course provides the student control effectively, safe receiving, food stor- CFR10.205(g) and 10.401(g)(1) )[proposed 12.15-9 [proposed 12.505], if presented with understanding of the basic baking knowl- age, preparation and serving, and cooling and 11.201(h)] for a license. During this course, WITHIN 1YEAR of the completion of train- edge and skills potentially required of a mem- reheating, active control of critical foodborne students learn to blueprint a vessel and orga- ing, for the Electrician examination module, ber of the steward department. illness risk factors makes all the difference for nize emergency squads for fire fighting. The provided they also present evidence of acquir- Prerequisites: Paul Hall Center UA Pro- a safe operation; (3) Sanitary Facilities and class covers effective communication between ing at least 90 days’ engine room service while gram and 240 days’ sea time OR 365 days’ Pest Management: all aspects of cleaning and crew members and land-based fire units, lead- endorsed as a QMED–Junior Engineer prior to sea time as an SA sanitation in a practical, applicable manner, ership roles and responsibilities, documenta- commencing the above training. This course tion of crew training, and emergency squad provides engine department personnel with the training. Students also learn to inspect and theoretical and practical knowledge and skills service personal shipboard fire extinguishing necessary to perform maintenance and repair equipment before going through shipboard operations on motors, generators, and control- simulations and actual firefighting drills. lers on board ship. Prerequisite: Basic Fire Fighting Prerequisite: 6 months QMED, SHLSS Ju- nior Engineer, or QMED-Any Rating Basic Fire Fighting (SHLSOS-54) Marine Refrigeration Technician (SHLSOS-274) Applicants completing our 16-hour Basic This Refrigeration Technician course is a Fire Fighting course and presenting our Cer- 6-week (210-hour) course designed for mari- tificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, ners who are employed, or may be employed, satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention on U.S.-flag vessels. Training meets or ex- and Fire Fighting training requirements of ceeds requirements of 46 CFR Section 12.15-9 Section A-VI/1 and TableA-VI/1-2 of the Sea- (b) [proposed 12.505] for Refrigeration En- farers Training, Certification and Watchkeep- gineer. The objective of the Marine Refrig- ing (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2) eration Technician course is to provide engine [proposed 11.301(b)];—AND—(2)the Basic department personnel with the theoretical and Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR practical knowledge and the skills necessary 10.205(g)[proposed 12.601(b)] and10.401(g) to perform maintenance and repair operations (1) for a license[proposed 11.205(d)];— on ship’s stores plants, air conditioning plants, AND—(3)the Fire Fighting training require- cargo refrigeration, ventilation and dehumidi- ments of46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A),13.113(e) fication equipment, as well as pantry refrig- (1)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201(e),13.301(e), erators, water coolers, and ice machines. An 13.401(d) or 13.501(e) [proposed 13.201(c), introduction to refrigerated container units will 13.301(c), 13.401(d), 13.501(c),]for any also be presented. tankerman endorsement. The objective of this Prerequisite : 6 months’ sea time after Ju- course is to familiarize the student with the nior Engineer, QMED-Any Rating, or SHLSS chemical process of fire, its behavior and the Junior Engineer various methods and equipment used to com- bat it. Pumpman (SHLSOS-380) Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites The Pumpman course is a 70-hour, 10-day

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 14 12/21/2011 7:38:30 AM Basic Fire Fighting vanced Fire Fighting course satisfy: (1) the (SHLSOS-57) Advanced Fire Fighting training requirements Applicants completing our 35-hour Basic of Section A-VI/3 and Table A-VI/ 3 of the Fire Fighting course and presenting our Cer- STCW Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2) )[pro- tificate of Training at a Regional Exam Center, posed 11.205(d)];—AND—(2) the Advanced satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety Fire Prevention Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR and Fire Fighting training requirements of 10.205(g)[proposed 12.601(b)] and10.401(g) Section A-VI/1 and TableA-VI/1-2 of the Sea- (1) for a license[proposed 11.205(d)] for a farers Training, Certification and Watchkeep- license. The objective of this course is to fa- ing (STCW) Code and 46 CFR 10.205(l)(2) miliarize students with the fundamentals of [proposed 11.301(b)];—AND—(2)the Basic shipboard and tank barge fire fighting. Fire Fighting training requirements of 46 CFR Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites 10.205(g)[proposed 12.601(b)] and10.401(g) (1) for a license[proposed 11.205(d)];— First Aid & CPR (21-Hour) AND—(3)the Fire Fighting training require- (SHLSOS-198) ments of46 CFR 13.113(d)(2)(i)(A),13.113(e) Applicants completing our 21-hour First Aid (1)(i)(A) or (B), 13.201(e),13.301(e), 13.401(d) & CPR course satisfy: (1) the Basic Safety-Ele- or 13.501(e) [proposed 13.201(c), 13.301(c), mentary First Aid training requirements of Sec- 13.401(d), 13.501(c),]for any tankerman en- tion A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/ 1-3 of the STCW dorsement. The objective of this course is to fa- Code and 46CFR 10.205(l)(3) [11.601(b)];— miliarize the student with the chemical process AND— (2)—IF—presented WITHIN 1 YEAR of fire, its behavior and the various methods of the date of training, the First Aid & CPR and equipment used to combat it. training requirements of 46 CFR 10.205(h)(1) Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites (ii)and 10.205(h)(2)(iii) [proposed 11.201(h) and 11.301(b)] for original issuance of a li- Basic Safety Training cense. Students in this class learn the principles The Basic Safety Training Program consists and techniques of safety and basic first aid, and of stand-alone courses of components outlined cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) accord- in Basic Fire Fighting, First Aid/CPR, Personal ing to the accepted standards of the American Safety & Social Responsibilities, and Personal Red Cross. Successful students are awarded a Survival Training. (These classes are described certificate from the American Red Cross. elsewhere as stand-alone courses.) Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites

Basic Safety Training Renewal (SHLSOS-69) First Aid & CPR (8-Hour) This 21-hour course was designed for per- (SHLSOS-199) sons sailing aboard military-contracted vessels Applicants completing our 8-hour Elemen- and satisfies the Military Sealift Command tary First Aid course and presenting our Certifi- (MSC) three-year BST renewal requirement. cate of Training at the Regional Exam Center It does not replace the SHLSS STCW Basic (REC) satisfy: (1) the First Aid training require- Safety Course, Basic Fire Fighting, or Water ments of 46 CFR10.205(h)(1)(ii) [proposed Survival training courses required by 46 CFR 11.201(h) and 11.301(b)] for original issuance for USCG endorsement as Lifeboatman. Mod- of a license;—AND—(2) the Basic Safety- ules meet or exceed the minimum mandatory Elementary First Aid training requirements requirements of STCW 1995, Section A-VI/1, of Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1- 3 of the Mandatory minimum requirements for famil- Seafarers Training, Certification and Watch- iarization and basic safety training and instruc- keeping (STCW) Code and 46 CFR10.205(l) tion for all seafarers. The course refreshes the (3) [11.601(b)]. students on the fundamental knowledge and Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites stand-alone modules. The modules may be understanding of the specific objectives of dam- skills of basic shipboard safety necessary for taken in any order. Included in the first week age control and the knowledge and practical ex- employment aboard military-contracted vessels HAZMAT Recertification are an introduction to the U.S. Military Sealift perience required for effective damage control as set out in the STCW Code tables A-VI/1-1 This one-day class includes a regulatory Command and military vessels, damage con- operations. This is accomplished through class- through A-VI/1-4. These are personal survival overview of Occupational Safety and Health trol, CBRD (chemical, biological, radiological room lecture and practical exercises. techniques (1-1), fire prevention and fire fight- Act (OSHA) requirements, reviews of toxology defense), Helo firefighting and environmental Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites ing (1-2), elementary first aid (1-3), and per- terminology, medical monitoring instruments awareness training. The second week features sonal safety and social responsibilities (1-4). and techniques, site-control and emergency forklift operations, underway replenishment MSC Individual Small Arms Students successfully completing this course preparedness, proper use of respiratory protec- and vertical replenishment. Cargo-handling and Training and Qualification and MSC will be capable of recognizing and responding tion, and monitoring equipment and new tech- crane operations are included in the third week. Individual Small Arms Sustainment to an emergency at sea. Course objectives are nology. This course is recommended for AB or FOWT Training and Qualification accomplished through classroom lectures and Prerequisite: 24- or 40-hour Hazardous sailing with MSC. This 21-hour course meets the standards and practical exercises. Materials (HAZMAT) courses Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites content of OPNAVINST 3591.1E Small Arms Prerequisite: Valid Basic Safety Training Training and Qualification and MSC’s Indi- certificates Maritime Security Awareness (SHLSOS-561) Marine Environmental Awareness vidual Small Arms Training and Qualification This 4-hour class provides the knowledge Marine Environmental Awareness is a one- and MSC’s Individual Small Arms Sustainment Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting (SHL- required for all personnel not assigned specific day, eight-hour course designed for mariners Training and Qualification Course. SOS-125) duties in connection with the security plan but who are employed, or may be employed, on Prerequisites: At company request, must be Applicants completing our 40-hour Ad- involved in the work of ports, facilities and U.S.-flagged MSC vessels in accordance with a designated member of the shipboard security vessels and are affected by the requirements MSC requirements. This course is designed as team of Maritime Transportation Security Act of a module of the SHLSS Government Vessels Cruise Ships 2002 and/or Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 1974 as Training Program; however, the course can Shipboard Helicopter Fire amended and/or IMO ISPS Code and/or USCG also be used independently. The purpose of the Fighting Team Members Crowd Management (MST 123) regulations in 33 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter H. Marine Environment course is to provide the This 8-hour course provides tailored team This four-hour course profiles the required Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites student with an understanding of environmental training for mariners who may serve as a mem- knowledge and applicable skills for crowd protection, to include MSC policies regarding ber of a ship’s flight deck organization. This management including controlling a crowd Medical Care Provider compliance with regulations, pollution preven- course will introduce the mariner to some of in an emergency situation, locating safety (SHLSOS-310) tion and spill conservation response readiness. the dangers associated with flight deck opera- and emergency equipment on board a vessel, Applicants completing our 21-hour Medical Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites tions, the equipment and the procedures they complying with ship emergency procedures, Care Provider course satisfy the Medical First will employ when serving as a member of the communicating effectively during an emer- Aid training requirements of Table A-VI/4-1 Anti-Terrorism, Level 1 ship’s flight deck organization. This course gency and demonstrating the use of personal of the STCW Code and 46 CFR 12.13-1 [pro- Level I Anti-Terrorism/ Personal Protection will discuss helicopter nomenclature and haz- life saving devices. This course fulfills the posed 15.404k]. This course is designed for Brief is a one-hour course designed for seafar- ards associated with helicopter operations, requirements of Standards of Training, Certi- mariners who are employed or may be em- ers who are employed, or may be employed classes of fire, personal protective equipment, fication and Watchkeeping (STCW), (1995), ployed on U.S.-flag ships. It meets STCW re- on government vessels. In addition, seafarers flight deck fire fighting equipment, helicopter Section V/3, paragraphs 4-7 for passenger quirements. Topics include a review of cardiac who are employed, or may be employed on pilot, crew and passenger rescue procedures, ships. Prerequisites: No additional prereq- and airway management, rescuer safety, body other U.S.- flagged vessels may also attend helicopter fire suppression and extinguishment uisites structure, examining trauma victims and medi- this course. Level I: Anti-Terrorism/ Personal procedures and techniques. The mariner will cal patients, treating head and spinal injuries, Protection Brief” is designed to familiarize the be drilled in the procedures and techniques of Crisis Management and Human Behavior burns, musculoskeletal injuries, rescued per- students with the fundamental knowledge and pilot rescue and helicopter fire suppression and (MST 124) sons, obtaining radio medical advice, adminis- skills necessary to protect themselves when extinguishment. The mariner will be required The seven-hour Crisis Management and tering medication, and sterilization techniques. traveling abroad, and meets the requirements to demonstrate proficiency in those procedures Human Behavior Training course trains per- Students successfully completing this course issued by the Department of Defense in April and techniques during live fire field exercises. sons having responsibility for the safety of must take a refresher course within five years 1997. This is accomplished exclusively through Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites passengers in emergency situations on pas- or provide information to the U.S. Coast Guard classroom lecture. senger ships. The training includes organiz- documenting maintenance of medical skills. Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites MSC Readiness Refresher ing the safe movement of passengers when Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification must be This 35-hour course is a refresher that fo- embarking and disembarking, organizing renewed annually. Shipboard Damage Control cuses on the assessment of a mariner’s abilities shipboard emergency procedures, optimizing Prerequisites: Candidates need First Aid Damage Control is a three-day (21-hour) and competence in Marine Environmental Pro- the use of resources, controlling responses and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or course designed for mariners who are em- grams, Basic CBR Defense, Damage Control, to emergencies, controlling passengers and equivalent certification issued through Ameri- ployed, or may be employed, on U.S.-flagged Helicopter Fire Fighting, and USCG BST. The other personnel during emergency situations, can Red Cross or similar agency. MSC vessels in accordance with MSC require- course is intended for Civil Service Mariners and establishing and maintaining effective ments. This course is designed as a module of (CIVMARS) and Contract Mariners (CON- communications. This course meets the re- MSC Courses the SHLSS Government Vessels Training Pro- MARS) who work aboard MSC-contracted quirements of STCW, 1995, Section A-V/2. gram; however, the course can also be utilized ships. Prerequisites: No additional prerequisites Government Vessels independently. The purpose of the Damage Prerequisite: Basic Safety Training and He- This course is structured as 3 one-week, Control course is to provide the student with an licopter Fire Fighting

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 15 12/21/2011 7:38:45 AM Paul Hall Center Upgrading Course Information

The following is the schedule of courses at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., for the next few months. All programs are geared to Title of Start Date of improving the job skills of Seafarers and to promoting the American maritime industry. Course Date Completion Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation’s security. Students attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before their Marine Refrigeration March 10 April 20 course’s start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the start dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reservations should be made for Machinist January 21 February 10 Saturday. February 11 March 2 Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses offered at the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. Pumpman March 24 April 6

Title of Start Date of Welding January 21 February 10 Course Date Completion March 3 March 23 March 31 April 20 Deck Department April 28 May 18 June 2 June 22 Lifeboat January 7 January 20 February 4 February 17 Safety Upgrading Courses March 3 March 16 March 31 April 13 Advanced Firefighting January 28 February 3 April 28 May 11 February 4 February 10 May 26 June 8 February 25 March 2 June 23 July 6 March 3 March 9 May 5 May 11 Able Seaman January 21 February 17 June 2 June 8 May 12 June 8 Basic Firefighting/STCW January 7 January 13 STOS March 31 April 13 February 4 February 10 March 3 March 9 Fast Rescue Boat May 5 May 11 April 7 March 13 June 23 June 29 May 12 May 18 ` June 23 June 29 Radar January 21 February 3 March 10 March 23 Medical Care Provider February 4 February 10 May 19 June 1 February 11 February 17 March 3 March 9 ARPA February 4 February 10 March 10 March 16 March 24 March 30 May 12 May 18 June 2 June 8 June 9 June 15

Radar Renewal February 21 February 21 Government Vessels February 25 March 2 June 25 June 25 April 21 April 27 June 16 June 22 Tank PIC Barge March 10 March 16 Steward Department

Engine Department Serve Safe January 21 January 27 April 14 April 20 BAPO February 4 March 2 July 7 July 13 March 31 April 27 September 29 October 5 May 26 June 22 Chief Steward January 7 February 17 FOWT January 7 February 3 April 14 May 25 March 3 March 30 July 7 August 17 April 28 May 25 October 13 November 23 June 23 July 20 Chief Cook Junior Engineer January 21 March 16 These modules start every other week. The year’s first class will start January 7. May 12 July 6 Galley Operations/Advanced Galley Operations Marine Electrician January 7 March 2 These modules start every Monday. This year’s first class will begin January 3 due to May 5 June 29 the January 2 holiday.

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

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

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

The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty-five (125) Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits stu- days seatime for the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date your class dents, who are otherwise qualified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with starts, USMMD (z-card) front and back or relevant pages of merchant mariner credential, front applicable laws with regard to admission, access or treatment of students in its programs or page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, qualifying seatime for the activities. course if it is Coast Guard tested, 1995 STCW Certificate, valid SHBP Clinic Card and TWIC. 1/12 16 Seafarers LOG January 2012

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 16 12/21/2011 7:39:04 AM Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland water- ways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches of those members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead.

DEEP SEA the SIU/NMU ard department. His most recent worked in the deck department. came an NMU merger. Brother trip was on the APL Philippines. He calls York, Ala., home. member in 1979. Johnson shipped Brother Saleh was born in Ara- His most recent JOHN BARCROFT in the steward bia but now calls San Francisco trip to sea was on department. He home. ALVIN STEVENSON the Amoco Dela- Brother John Barcroft, 65, be- enhanced his Brother Alvin Stevenson, 64, ware. Brother came an SIU member in 1964. skills in 2001 at Merrick calls STEVEN ZEMEL became a union member in 1988. He initially sailed with Water- the Piney Point He shipped with Red Circle Jacksonville man Steamship school. Brother Brother Steven Zemel, 65, Transport Company for the Beach, Fla., home. Corporation. Johnson most recently sailed on donned the SIU colors in 1967. duration of his career. Brother Brother Barcroft the Maersk Tennessee. He makes The engine department member’s Stevenson was a member of the STEPHEN STOUTE was born in his home in Houston. first trip was aboard the Robin steward department. He lives in Maryland. On Kirk. On two occasions, Brother Biloxi, Miss. Brother Stephen Stoute, 65, two occasions, Zemel enhanced his seafaring LESLIE KLEIN began sailing the deck depart- abilities at the maritime training GREAT LAKES with the NMU ment member Brother Leslie Klein, 66, became center in Piney Point, Md. He last in 1967. He was upgraded at the a Seafarer in 1999 while in the worked with Crowley Towing born in Trinidad Seafarers-affiliated school in port of Wilmington, Calif. His and Transportation of Wilming- ROBERT MANKE and now makes Piney Point, Md. Brother Bar- earliest voyage was aboard the ton. Brother Zemel is a resident Brother Robert Manke, 64, his home in croft last worked on the USNS Overseas Joyce; of North Hollywood, Calif. started sailing with the SIU in Queens Village, Seay. He calls Baltimore home. his most recent 1980. He originally worked N.Y. was on the INLAND aboard a Michigan Interstate JAMES BEAUDRY Horizon Tiger. Railway vessel. REGINALD TAYLOR Brother Klein Brother Manke Brother James Beaudry, 56, WILLIAM COFIELD signed on with the Seafarers in was born in Los is a Michigan Brother Reginald Taylor, 55, 1978 while in Piney Point, Md. Angeles. He Brother William Cofield, 66, was native. In 2007, was born in He originally worked on the sailed primarily born in Alabama. He joined the he visited the Port Arthur, Point Julie. In 1982 and 2008, in the deck de- SIU in 1991. Brother Cofield Piney Point Texas. He be- Brother Beaudry took advantage partment. In 2001, Brother Klein mainly worked with G&H Tow- school. Brother came an NMU of educational enhanced his skills at the Paul ing Company. He makes his Manke’s most member in opportunities Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. home in Corpus Christi, Texas. recent trip was 1978. Brother at the SIU- He resides in Poulsbo, Wash. on the Walter J. McCarthy. Taylor’s most The engine department member recent voyage affiliated school NORMAN USEY in Piney Point. TED KOPECKY settled in Frankfort, Mich. was aboard the He most recently Brother Norman Usey, 55, signed Jean Lykes. He lives in Houston. sailed aboard the Brother Ted Kopecky, 66, began on with the SIU in 1973. He NATIONAL MARITIME UNION St. Clair. Brother his SIU career in 2001 as the primarily sailed aboard vessels Beaudry worked NMU was operated by Crescent Towing ROBERT MERRICK in both the steward and engine merging into & Salvage Company. Brother departments. He makes his home the SIU. The Usey was born in Louisiana and Brother Robert Merrick, 65, be- in Manistique, Mich. deck department member’s last trip was aboard DONALD BOATRIGHT the Maersk Brother Donald Boatright, 59, Ohio. Brother This Month In SIU History joined the SIU in 1978 while Kopecky is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Editor’s note: The following items are reprinted growth and progress which the Seafarers Inter- in the port of New York. He from previous editions of the Seafarers LOG. national Union has enjoyed in this port has been initially sailed paralleled by the tremendous development of trade aboard the Delta ALLAN LANE Peru. Brother 1947 in this port, which has become the second ranking Boatright Brother Allan Lane, 67, started SIU Organizational Director Paul Hall an- seaport in the United States.” He stated further, shipped in both his SIU career in 2001 as the nounced the signing of a closed shop contract with “We take pride in the fact that New Orleans par- the deck and NMU was merging into the SIU. the American Eastern Steamship Corporation after ticularly in the last 14 years has had the favorable That same year, Brother Lane a 60-day organizing campaign. “In making this an- engine depart- economic, social and political climate which has ments. In 1996, visited the Seafarers-affiliated nouncement, full credit should be given to the SIU he attended school in Piney volunteer organizers who sailed aboard American encouraged the growth of business, industry and classes at the Point, Md., to Eastern ships and made possible the signing such great institutions as the SIU.” New Orleans Paul Hall Center for Maritime upgrade his of a contract for this new company,” said Port Agent Lindsey J. Williams said, “The Training and Education in Piney skills. He was Hall. “The fact that it took only 60 days universal respect and goodwill enjoyed by Point, Md. Prior to his retirement, born in London to secure the agreement gives proof to Seafarers in this port is a far cry from the and sailed in the Brother Boatright worked on the another swell job of organizing done conditions prevailing 21 years ago during Spirit. He lives in Pinole, Calif. engine depart- by the rank-and-file Seafarer.” ment. Brother the formative stages of our union.” He Lane’s last voy- said further, “We are preparing to move ELENA CURLEY age was aboard the USNS Maj. 1958 into a beautiful new home which we hope The SIU’s right to picket the Bull Sister Elena Curley, 65, began Stephen W. Pless. He is a resident will be our permanent center of operations in of Carson, Calif. Line was upheld in a decision issued re- sailing with the union in 1989. cently by the Supreme Court in Washington. By New Orleans.” Her first trip was on the Inde- next week the SIU will be free to resume its strike pendence. Sister WILFRED MAURICE against the Bull Line at any time. The high court’s 1970 Curley was action, in effect, affirmed a Circuit Court of Ap- born in Mexico Brother Wilfred Maurice, 71, peals decision two months ago that a District Court Members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and and worked in began sailing with the SIU in Inland Waters District have voted overwhelmingly 2001. He shipped aboard vessels injunction issued October 1 “must be set aside.” the steward de- to adopt proposed amendments to the constitution. partment. She including the Argonaut and the SIU officials and attorneys hailed this week’s upgraded often Maersk Carolina. Brother Mau- decision by the nation’s highest court as being in This marks the first time in almost 10 years that at the maritime rice attended classes in 2007 at full support of peaceful union picketing. It was re- significant changes have been made in the union’s training center in the Paul Hall Center. He worked garded as a complete vindication of the SIU’s posi- constitution. Three propositions were on the ballot Piney Point, Md. in the deck department. Brother tion since the Bull Line strike began. Strike action and the union tallying committee reported the fol- Sister Curley’s final voyage was Maurice lives in Palm Coast, Fla. against the company began last August 19 when the SIU struck the Bull Line terminal in Brooklyn lowing results: on the proposed new constitution on the Seabulk Pride. She settled itself, the committee reported 2,991 yes and 313 in Kapolei, Hawaii. in a wage reopening dispute. HUSSEIN SALEH no; on changes on initiation fees, the committee SAMUEL JOHNSON Brother Hussein Saleh, 66, 1960 reported 3,079 yes votes and 233 no votes; on a started sailing with the union in Ground was broken for the new Seafarers build- change in the method of paying dues and a termi- Brother Samuel Johnson, 67, was 1974. He was initially employed ing in New Orleans. Mayor de-Lesseps S. Morrison nation of the assessments, the committee reported born in Puerto Cortes, Honduras. aboard the Newark. Brother was the principal speaker. He said, “The wonderful 3,032 yes votes and 281 no votes. He joined the SIU in 2001 during Saleh was a member of the stew- January 2012 Seafarers LOG 17

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 17 12/21/2011 7:39:09 AM Final Departures

DEEP SEA JAMES MITCHELL Wells joined the union in 2006 away April 28. Brother Kam be- HENRY REZENDES Pensioner James Mitchell, 83, died while in the port of San Francisco. came a pensioner in 1983. He called Pensioner Henry Rezendes, 83, died JAMES BLANCHARD May 1. Brother Mitchell was a na- His final voyage was aboard the Pleasant Hill, Calif., home. May 29. Brother Rezendes was a tive of Louisiana. He began sailing USNS Leroy Grumman. Brother Falmouth, Mass., native. He retired Pensioner James Blanchard, 70, died Wells was a resident of San Diego. August 9. Brother Blanchard joined with the Marine Cooks and Stew- ROY KIBBE in 1967. Brother Rezendes resided the SIU in 1964. ards from San Francisco. Brother Pensioner Roy Kibbe, 91, died in Providence, R.I. The deck depart- Mitchel retired prior to the 1978 June 12. Brother Kibbe was born in merger of the SIU and the MC&S. Editor’s note: The following broth- ment member ini- ers, all former members of the Na- Galveston, Texas. He went on pen- WILLIE ROBINSON tially shipped on The steward department member sion in 1984. Brother Kibbe settled was a resident of Richmond, Calif. tional Maritime Union (NMU), have Pensioner Willie Robinson, 92, died the Commander. passed away. in Houston. June 1. Brother Robinson was born Brother Blanchard in Sylvania, Ga. He began receiving was born in Mis- ALBERT SACCO WILLIAM LAZARO his pension in 1970. Brother Rob- sissippi. His Pensioner Albert Sacco, 87, passed NATIONAL MARITIME UNION inson was a resident of Ridgefield final trip was Pensioner William Lazaro, 101, away July 31. Brother Sacco became passed away May 4. Brother Lazaro Borough, N.J. aboard the Honor. a Seafarer in 1949 in the port of Brother Blanchard SOLOMON BRADFORD was a native of the Philippines. He New York. He ini- started collecting his retirement HAROLD SURILLO went on pension in 2006 and called tially worked with Pensioner Solomon Bradford, 89, Mobile, Ala., home. died May 2. Brother Bradford, compensation in 1982. Brother Pensioner Harold Surillo, 84, passed AH Bull Steam- Lazaro lived in Marrero, La. ship Company. a native of Louisiana, became a away June 7. Brother Surillo was a JACK DALTON Brother Sacco, pensioner in 1988. He called San native of Puerto Rico. He became a Ramon, Calif., home. JAMES LIDDELL pensioner in 1970. Brother Surillo Pensioner Jack Dalton, 85, died a member of the deck department, Pensioner James Liddell, 91, died continued to make his home in July 30. Brother Dalton became a Puerto Rico. Seafarer in 1945 in the port of New was an Illinois MILTON BURWELL July 6. The Louisiana-born mariner native. Prior to York. He initially Pensioner Milton Burwell, 83, became a pensioner in 1971. Brother his retirement in sailed aboard passed away May 30. Brother Bur- Liddell was a resident of Big Bear ROBERT SUTTON 1986, one of his last ships was the the Steel Design. well was born in New York. He Lake, Calif. Pensioner Robert Sutton, 89, died Global Sentinel. Brother Sacco re- The Pennsylva- went on pension in 1967. Brother June 19. Brother Sutton was born in sided in Cheney, Wash. nia native was a Burwell settled in Cambria Heights, RICHARD LUBNICKI Newnan, Ga. He went on pension member of the N.Y. Pensioner Richard Lubnicki, 82, in 1985 and lived in Port Charlotte, deck department. FRANK SOTO passed away May 6. Brother Lub- Fla. Prior to his retire- Pensioner Frank Soto, 98, died July EARNEST CALHOUN nicki was born in Scranton, Pa. He ment in 1982, 4. He joined the Marine Cooks and Pensioner Earnest Calhoun, 78, died went on pension in 1967 and called THOMAS VILLACIS Brother Dalton Stewards while in San Francisco. June 25. The Alabama-born mariner Dalton, Pa., home. Pensioner Thomas Villacis, 92, worked on the Brother Soto was born in Lares, P.R. became a pensioner in 1995. Brother passed away June 23. Brother Vil- Mt. Vernon. He settled in Galena He was a member of the steward Calhoun was a resident of Mobile, lacis, a native of Ecuador, began Park, Texas. department. Brother Soto began PETER MARTINEZ Ala. Pensioner Peter Martinez, 86, died collecting his retirement compensa- receiving his retirement pay before tion in 1969. He was a New York GLEN EVANS the 1978 merger of the SIU and the May 28. Brother Martinez was a na- KEEVIL DALY tive of Illinois. He retired in 1996. resident. Brother Glen Evans, 88, passed MC&S. He settled in Austin, Texas. Pensioner Keevil Daly, 87, passed Brother Martinez made his home in away June 27. Brother Evans sailed Lakewood, Calif. HAROLD VOORHIES from the port of San Francisco. He BASIL STOLEN away June 28. Brother Daly started collecting his retirement compensa- Pensioner Harold Voorhies, 80, died was born in the Ellisville, Miss., and Pensioner Basil Stolen, 66, passed tion in 1987. He lived in Toronto, April 19. Brother Voorhies was a worked in the steward department. away July 10. Brother Stolen be- LEROY MCGEE Ontario. Texas native. He retired in 1968 and Brother Evans’ final vessel was came an SIU Pensioner Leroy McGee, 69, passed called Philadelphia home. the President Madison. He lived in member in 1968. away July 15. Brother McGee was Seattle. He initially RAFAEL DAVID born in Simmesport, La. He became shipped aboard Pensioner Rafael David, 85, died a pensioner in 2000. Brother McGee TIMOTHY WASH JOHN LISTON the Malden Vic- June 2. Brother David was born in settled in Port Arthur, Texas. Pensioner Timothy Wash, 87, Pensioner John Liston, 86, passed tory. Brother Puerto Rico. He went on pension in passed away May 23. Brother Wash away August 11. Stolen was born 1966 and continued to call Puerto KONSTANTIN MELNIKOW was born in Chicago. He became a in Michigan and Brother Liston Rico home. Pensioner Konstantin Melnikow, pensioner in 1972. Brother Wash. became a union worked in the settled in Slidell, La. deck department. 83, died May 30. Brother Melnikow member while in HOWARD EDWARDS was a Russia native. He started col- the port of New He last sailed on the Horizon An- Pensioner Howard Edwards, 85, lecting his retirement compensation York. He was a chorage. Brother Stolen retired in Name Age DOD passed away June 28. Brother Ed- in 1995. Brother Melnikow lived in Brooklyn native 2008 and lived in Normandy Park, wards was a native of Orange, N.J. Gulfport, Fla. Chiodo, William 85 May 8 and continued to Washington. He retired in 1969. Brother Edwards call New York Colon, Rizal 73 June 5 made his home in Atlanta, Ga. home. VICTOR MORRIS Durand, Marie 87 June 21 INLAND Pensioner Victor Morris, 79, passed Estrada, Ramon 83 June 5 JAMES LOGAN ALBERT FLETCHER JAMES DIES Pensioner Albert Fletcher, 82, died away June 13. Frank, Albert 86 June 5 Pensioner James Logan, 87, died July 5. Brother Fletcher was born Brother Morris, Hall, Alberto 100 May 5 May 28. Brother Logan joined Pensioner James Dies, 86, passed in Brunswick, Ga. He became a a native of Mas- the Marine Cooks and Stewards away July 7. Brother Dies started his LaSalle, Carmelo 85 April 20 pensioner in 1997. Brother Fletcher sachusetts, went on (MC&S) while in the port of San seafaring career in 1952 while in the settled in Yonkers, N.Y. pension in 1993. Manning, Willard 81 May 4 Francisco. He was born in East Ber- port of Houston. He sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. He was a resident nard, Texas. Brother Logan sailed in of Dartmouth, Morales, Hereido 75 March 22 the steward department. He became Brother Dies originally worked JOHN FLOWERS with Interocean American Shipping Mass. Moreau, Herman 87 May 21 a pensioner before the 1978 merger Pensioner John Flowers, 82, passed of the MC&S into the SIU. Brother Corporation. He was a Texas native Panting, Charles 83 May 8 and steward department member. away June 20. Brother Flowers was HENRY MOULTRIE Logan made his home in Covington, a Marshall, Texas, native. He started Price, Willie 81 May 24 Ga. Brother Dies last shipped aboard a Pensioner Henry Moultrie, 78, died Crowley Towing vessel. He called collecting his retirement compensa- Pulitano, Joseph 88 May 21 tion in 1970. Brother Flowers lived June 8. Brother Moultrie was born Iowa, La., home. in Savannah, Ga. He began receiv- Roberson, Charles 94 May 20 ARTHUR LONGUET in New Orleans. ing his pension in 1974. Brother Rodriguez, Pedro 91 June 12 Pensioner Arthur Longuet, 83, Moultrie continued to live in Savan- passed away August 4. Brother MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND RICHARD IVES nah. Sabine, Peter 83 April 19 Longuet first donned the SIU colors Pensioner Richard Ives, 81, died Sanchez, Raul 82 June 9 in 1946. He initially shipped aboard JAMES WELLS July 9. Brother Ives was born in the Alcoa Puritan. Brother Longuet, THEO PRADIA Sylvester, George 99 April 28 Brother James Portland, Maine. He retired in 1992 who sailed in the deck department, and continued to reside Maine. Pensioner Theo Pradia, 94, passed was born in New York. He last Wells, 66, passed away June 22. Born in Cameron, worked on the Producer. Brother away May 23. He La., he became a pensioner in 1973. Longuet went on pension in 1991 was born in Louis- GEORGE KAM Brother Pradia was a resident of Port and lived in Paramus Borough, N.J. ville, Ky. Brother Pensioner George Kam, 90, passed Arthur, Texas.

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10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 18 12/21/2011 7:39:11 AM The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Digest of Shipboard Ships’ minutes first are reviewed by the union’s contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships’ Union Meetings minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication.

AMERICAN SPIRIT (American Steamship Company), October 31 – Chairman Paul Gohs, Secretary Fellow Mariners Honor Late AB John Frey Joyce Sufak, Educational Director Michael Kruse, Deck Delegate Resat Diler, Steward Delegate Saleh Sewileh. Chairman answered questions pertaining to retirement and read rules from the Seafarers Pension Plan guide. A copy of the current contract was requested. Educational director encouraged crew to renew documents in a timely manner; he suggested doing so during winter layup. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Mariners were reminded to be careful of ice on board and on the dock during the colder months. Crew members expressed grief over the passing of Brother James Darden, who used to sail as bosun aboard the Ameri- can Spirit. Next port: Two Harbors, Minn.

CHARGER (Maersk Line, Limited), October 23 – Chairman Robert Pagan, Secretary Rolando M. Lopez, Educational Director An- Crew members aboard the SS Wright honored the wishes of the drew J. Linares, Deck Delegate late AB John Frey by scattering his ashes at sea Oct. 6, 2011. David Fridstrom, Engine Delegate Brother Frey passed away last January, at age 56. His cremains Allen Newgen, Steward Delegate were committed to the Atlantic at latitude N 44 degrees 34.192 Khaled Taffi. Bosun reported minutes, longitude W 63 de- a smooth, safe voyage. He went grees 25.831 minutes. The over ship’s itinerary and reminded large group photo directly members to have passports ready above shows mariners who for customs and immigration. Crew gathered to honor Brother was asked to shut laundry room Frey’s memory. In the door quietly so they would not smaller group photo at left, disturb people sleeping. Steward Baltimore Port Agent Eliza- department was thanked for good beth Brown (second from food. Secretary reported sanitary right) delivers the cremains to inspection went well and thanked (from left) Recertified Bosun crew for keeping food-service areas Tom Moore, AB Nelson Poe clean. Seafarers were reminded and Recertified Bosun Dave of laundry procedures. Treasurer Martz, Frey’s cousin, before stated $720 in ship’s fund. No the Wright started its voy- beefs or disputed OT reported. age from Baltimore. Martz, President’s report from the Seafar- described as more like a ers LOG was read and discussed. brother to Frey, commits the Next port: Los Angeles. ashes in photo at right. HORIZON HAWK (Horizon Lines), October 31 – Chairman David J. Garoutte, Secretary Mark V. Ca- director encouraged crew to at- encouraged members to donate to Los Angeles. hangers when not using them. basag, Educational Director Gary tend classes at the union-affiliated SPAD (Seafarers Political Activity Members were asked to keep M. Dahl, Engine Delegate Steven school in Piney Point, Md. He said, Donation) and stay up-to-date on MAERSK CAROLINA (Maersk Line, lounge and deck areas clean and Benavides. Chairman noted it was “The school is a benefit so partake union dues. Educational director Limited), October 30 – Chairman separate trash. Secretary would like a rough trip with the passing of A/E in all that good schooling has to advised all mariners to enhance Brian K. Fountain, Secretary a new meat slicer and microwave. Jack Bell and expressed gratitude offer you. Take advantage of en- skills at the maritime training cen- Dulip Sookhiram, Educational He thanked members for help keep- to everyone that donated for the Director Kevin M. Cooper. Chair- dorsements necessary for employ- ter in Piney Point, Md. Treasurer ing ship clean. Educational director floral arrangements. He announced ment aboard military contracted stated $237 in cookout fund. No man thanked everyone for doing advised everyone to upgrade at payoff upon arrival in Long Beach, vessels. These are stable jobs in beefs or disputed OT reported. their jobs professionally and in a Calif., and commended crew for our union and great pay.” Treasurer Bosun read president’s report from timely manner. He reported another the SIU-affiliated school in Piney working safely. Secretary urged reported $1,300 in ship’s fund. Fish Seafarers LOG, and crew members safe trip with no lost-time injuries, Point, Md. No beefs or disputed those departing the vessel to clean was purchased in Guam along with accepted and gave a vote of thanks which makes 2,618 days. Mariners OT reported. Request was made rooms, empty trash and leave movies for crew. Captain is getting to President Sacco and his staff. were reminded to keep garbage for dryers to be fixed or replaced. keys for next mariners. Crew BBQ grill and smoker for ship. Clarification was requested about room locked in port. Secretary Next ports Panama and Galveston, members were reminded to clean No beefs or disputed OT reported. getting work shoes from company. urged crew to read Seafarers LOG Texas. any spills on deck, partly to help Crew was encouraged to read presi- Crew thanked steward department to stay up-to-date on information prevent falls. Educational director dent’s report in the Seafarers LOG for excellent food, clean house and pertaining to the union, benefits SEABULK ARCTIC (Seabulk Interna- reminded crew to get their time to stay abreast of new events within great barbeques. Mariners were and shipping rules. They were also in and take advantage of upgrad- encouraged to contribute to SPAD tional Inc.), October 26 – Chairman the union. Recommendations were reminded to keep noise down while Edward R. McLean, Secretary ing at Paul Hall Center in Piney made regarding pension benefits off-duty watchstanders are sleep- and reminded that when they do, Point, Md. He also talked about the they are helping themselves as well Alan W. Bartley, Educational Di- and retirement requirements. Crew ing. Next ports: Tacoma, Wash., rector Reginald R. Hunter, Deck importance of keeping documents expressed frustration over phone as their union brothers and sisters. Oakland, Calif., and Hawaii. Delegate Mario Baja, Engine current. No beefs or disputed OT cards not working properly. Sug- Educational director reminded reported. A vote of thanks was crew to get their time in and take Delegate Romel Reyes, Steward gestions were made pertaining LIGHTNING (Maersk Line, Limited), given to the steward department to contract negotiations. Bosun advantage of upgrading at Piney Delegate Mario Fernandez. Bosun for a job well done. Crew thanked October 9 – Chairman Shawn T. Point. Treasurer noted $1,601 in acknowledged steward department Evans, Secretary Ernest Polk, Ed- thanked deck department for a job bosun for smoked fish throughout for the great food they provided. ship’s safety fund. No beefs or well done – they have been work- trip. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ucational Director Tomas Meret, disputed OT reported. Steward Next ports: Oakland and Long ing hard and everything looks Deck Delegate Richard Volkart, department thanked deck and en- Beach, Calif. great. He reminded mariners to HORIZON HUNTER (Horizon Lines), Engine Delegate Marion Cruzat, gine departments for helping keep Steward Delegate Patricia Geras. renew necessary seafaring docu- October 8 – Chairman Loren E. HORIZON PACIFIC house clean. Recommendations Watson, Secretary Jennifer K. (Horizon Lines), Bosun thanked crew for a good were made for next contract nego- ments early. He also talked about Jim, Educational Director Jeff October 26 – Chairman Darryl G. trip. He requested that mariners tiations. Next ports: Newark, N.J., the importance of making sure pay Morris. Chairman stated payoff to Smith, Secretary Robert P. Mos- leaving ship supply fresh linens for Charleston, S.C., and Norfolk, Va. sheet and OT sheet match before take place October 8 upon arrival ley, Educational Director Julian arriving crew. Secretary reported signing pay voucher. Secretary in Long Beach, Calif. He encour- P. Avila, Deck Delegate Saleh nice weather and a smooth voyage. PRESTIGE NEW YORK (Liberty asked for crew to continue helping aged mariners to check OT and pre- Omar, Engine Delegate Melvin He expressed gratitude to fellow Maritime), October 16 – Chair- keep mess hall and lounge clean. Ratcliff, Steward Delegate Moha- payoff documents. He asked crew crew members for helping keep man Elkanah B. Ladia, Secretary Educational director urged mari- mad Shibly. Chairman expressed ship clean. Educational director to leave clean sets of linens for Lionell P. Packnett, Educational ners to upgrade often at the Piney gratitude to fellow crew members suggested Seafarers take advantage arriving mariners. Members were Director Timothy J. Brock, Deck Point school. No beefs or disputed asked to respect privacy of fellow for working safely. Seafarers were of courses available at the Paul Delegate Val Custis, Engine crew members in regards to email. reminded to keep documents cur- Hall Center for Maritime Training Delegate Rolly Pascua, Steward OT reported. Request was made for Secretary read communication rent and keep noise down while and Education in Piney Point, Md. Delegate Rafael Borja. Chairman new TV in crew lounge and refrig- about trip tour scenarios aboard people are sleeping. He requested No beefs or disputed OT reported. announced payoff in Galveston, erators in rooms. Captain to check PEX and TPI run vessels. She also all crew members departing ves- New chairs requested for mess hall. Texas, on October 27. He reminded on getting bikes for crew to use for urged crew to check sailing board sel to clean rooms and supply Thanks given to the steward depart- members to remove clothes from short runs to town. Next port: Port prior to leaving vessel. Educational fresh linens for reliefs. Secretary ment for excellent food. Next port: the laundry room and bring back Arthur, Texas. January 2012 Seafarers LOG 19

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 19 12/21/2011 7:39:14 AM Deadline for 2012 SHBP Scholarships Celebrations on the West Coast Now Less Than Four Months Away Time rapidly is becoming a factor for Sea- of this handout, interested individuals need farers and dependents who are interested in only complete the form which appears below furthering their education through the Seafar- and return it to the address provided. The pack- ers Health and Benefits Plan (SHBP) 2012 ages also are available at SIU halls. Scholarship Program. The application deadline Once the scholarship booklet has been re- of April 15 now is less than four months away. ceived, applicants should check the eligibil- Devised as a means through which the fi- ity criteria to determine if they are eligible to nancial challenges of college and vocational participate. They should also begin collecting studies can be diminished, the 2012 iteration of and assembling the remainder of the paperwork the annual SHBP program offers eight awards. needed to submit with the full application. All Three of these offerings specifically are desig- required materials must be received by the nated for Seafarers; five have been targeted for SHBP Scholarship Program Office by April 15. spouses and dependents. One of the Seafarers Items that need to be incorporated in the scholarships totals $20,000 and is intended to final application package include transcripts help defray the costs associated with attend- and certificates of graduation. Letters of rec- ing a four-year, college-level course of study. ommendation – solicited from individuals who Two other awards are for $6,000 each and know the applicant’s character, personality and are designed as two-year grants for study at a career goals – also should be included as part post-secondary vocational school or commu- of the application package. A high-quality pho- nity college. The remaining five scholarships tograph and a certified copy of the applicant’s SIU Asst. VP Nick Celona (center in group photo above, presenting ship’s wheel) rep- are for spouses and dependents. Each is worth birth certificate are also required and should ac- resented the union at the recent dedication of the Joseph P. Mazzola Training Center $20,000. company the package. in San Francisco. The facility is named in memory of an esteemed business agent for The first step in the application process is to Seafarers and dependents who previously Local 38 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing send for the 2012 SHBP Scholarship Program applied for the scholarship program and were and Pipefitting Industry (abbreviated as UA). Joseph Mazzola is featured in the portrait booklet. The package contains eligibility infor- not selected are encouraged to apply again this in the background. Celona congratulated current UA officials and members and said mation, procedures for applying for the scholar- year, provided they still meet the eligibility re- the training center signals a bright future. Pictured from left to right are Business Agent ships and an application form. To obtain a copy quirements. Prior winners also may apply. R.J. Ferrari, Assistant Business Manager Larry Mazzola Jr., Celona, Training Direc- tor Steve Mazzola and Curriculum Coordinator Liam Devlin. The other photo features Please send me the 2012 SHBP Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility longtime Seafarer Richard Gegenheimer (center) picking up his first pension check at the SIU hall in Oakland, Calif. Congratulating him on his retirement are Patrolman Nick information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. Marrone II (left) and Administrative Assistant Diana Marrone. Name......

Mariner’s Social Security Number......

Street Address......

City, State, Zip Code ......

Telephone Number ...... ( )......

This application is for:  Self  Dependent

Mail this completed form to:

Scholarship Program Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746

Know Your Rights

FINANCIAL REPORTS. The Consti- proper address for this is: to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in proceeds are used to further its objects and tution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Augustin Tellez, Chairman the SIU unless an official union receipt is given purposes including, but not limited to, further- Inland Waters District/NMU makes specific Seafarers Appeals Board for same. Under no circumstances should any ing the political, social and economic interests provision for safeguarding the membership’s 5201 Auth Way member pay any money for any reason unless of maritime workers, the preservation and money and union finances. The constitution Camp Springs, MD 20746 he is given such receipt. In the event anyone furthering of the American merchant marine requires a detailed audit by certified public ac- attempts to require any such payment be made with improved employment opportunities for countants every year, which is to be submitted Full copies of contracts as referred to are without supplying a receipt, or if a member is seamen and boatmen and the advancement of to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. available to members at all times, either by required to make a payment and is given an trade union concepts. In connection with such A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers official receipt, but feels that he or she should objects, SPAD supports and contributes to po- members, elected by the membership, each Appeals Board. not have been required to make such payment, litical candidates for elective office. All con- year examines the finances of the union and this should immediately be reported to union tributions are voluntary. No contribution may reports fully their findings and recommenda- CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts headquarters. tions. Members of this committee may make are available in all SIU halls. These contracts be solicited or received because of force, job dissenting reports, specific recommendations specify the wages and conditions under which CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OB- discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of and separate findings. an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship LIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU Constitution such conduct, or as a condition of membership or boat. Members should know their contract are available in all union halls. All members in the union or of employment. If a contribu- TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU rights, as well as their obligations, such as fil- should obtain copies of this constitution so as tion is made by reason of the above improper Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis- ing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any conduct, the member should notify the Seafar- trict/NMU are administered in accordance with in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member time a member feels any other member or of- ers International Union or SPAD by certified the provisions of various trust fund agreements. believes that an SIU patrolman or other union ficer is attempting to deprive him or her of any mail within 30 days of the contribution for in- All these agreements specify that the trustees official fails to protect their contractual rights constitutional right or obligation by any meth- vestigation and appropriate action and refund, in charge of these funds shall equally consist properly, he or she should contact the nearest ods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as if involuntary. A member should support SPAD of union and management representatives and SIU port agent. well as all other details, the member so affected to protect and further his or her economic, po- their alternates. All expenditures and disburse- should immediately notify headquarters. litical and social interests, and American trade ments of trust funds are made only upon ap- EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA- union concepts. proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG tradition- EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar- fund financial records are available at the head- ally has refrained from publishing any article anteed equal rights in employment and as NOTIFYING THE UNION — If at any quarters of the various trust funds. serving the political purposes of any individual members of the SIU. These rights are clearly time a member feels that any of the above in the union, officer or member. It also has re- set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the con- rights have been violated, or that he or she has SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member’s ship- frained from publishing articles deemed harm- tracts which the union has negotiated with the been denied the constitutional right of access ping rights and seniority are protected exclu- ful to the union or its collective membership. employers. Conse quently, no member may be sively by contracts between the union and the This established policy has been reaffirmed discriminated against because of race, creed, to union records or information, the member employers. Members should get to know their by membership action at the September 1960 color, sex, national or geographic origin. should immediately notify SIU President Mi- shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are meetings in all constitutional ports. The respon- If any member feels that he or she is denied chael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, posted and available in all union halls. If mem- sibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, return receipt requested. The address is: bers believe there have been violations of their editorial board which consists of the executive the member should notify union headquarters. shipping or seniority rights as contained in the board of the union. The executive board may Michael Sacco, President contracts between the union and the employers, delegate, from among its ranks, one individual SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY Seafarers International Union they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board to carry out this responsibility. DONATION — SPAD. 5201 Auth Way by certified mail, return receipt requested. The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its Camp Springs, MD 20746 20 Seafarers LOG January 2012

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 20 12/21/2011 7:39:16 AM Maersk Recognizes Mariners Dispatchers’ Report for Deep Sea

November 16, 2011 - December 15, 2011 Total Registered Total Shipped Registered on Beach All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups Port A B C A B C Reliefs A B C Deck Department Algonac 19 8 2 9 11 0 1 16 9 2 Anchorage 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 Baltimore 4 6 0 4 10 0 2 11 8 0 Fort Lauderdale 23 11 3 10 11 1 13 26 15 5 Guam 4 3 0 3 2 0 0 8 5 0 Honolulu 14 4 0 6 4 0 0 29 8 0 Houston 50 22 6 39 12 2 32 82 28 8 Jacksonville 38 23 3 25 26 1 21 58 39 5 Joliet 3 5 1 2 4 1 1 6 7 1 Mobile 13 3 1 11 2 1 2 24 8 1 New Orleans 9 6 2 9 5 0 7 19 8 4 New York 36 18 4 35 21 1 19 67 33 6 Two more Seafarers have earned cash awards as part of a Norfolk 17 21 2 18 12 2 5 30 47 8 monthly safety promotion and recognition program run by Oakland 22 9 2 13 5 0 4 50 22 5 Maersk Line, Limited. As previously reported, Maersk regu- Philadelphia 2 2 0 1 5 0 4 7 4 1 larly recognizes mariners who identify potential hazards and take corrective action to prevent injuries. Aboard the Piney Point 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 USNS Impeccable, SA Ahmed Omar (left in photo above, Puerto Rico 10 5 0 11 2 0 7 11 14 1 with Chief Steward Ed Villanda) and Oiler Jeremy Birch- Tacoma 37 11 2 25 9 4 7 61 29 5 field (right in other photo, with Chief Engineer Tom Matella) St. Louis 3 2 0 2 1 0 0 4 2 0 recently received the rewards. Thanks to Third Engineer Wilmington 36 16 3 19 18 2 22 73 36 10 Chris Judice for snapping the photos, and to MDR Brandon TOTALS 343 177 31 243 164 15 149 585 325 62 Maeda for sending them to the LOG. Engine Department Algonac 0 4 1 1 5 0 0 4 3 2 Anchorage 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Baltimore 6 5 0 4 4 0 0 7 7 0 Fort Lauderdale 9 6 1 8 2 0 5 11 10 2 Guam 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 Honolulu 8 5 0 7 2 0 1 20 6 0 Houston 13 13 1 11 6 0 5 22 19 2 Jacksonville 30 18 0 13 21 0 12 41 34 0 Joliet 5 4 0 5 1 0 0 2 4 0 Mobile 8 1 1 6 1 0 3 13 3 1 New Orleans 1 1 3 8 1 0 2 6 4 2 New York 11 10 3 9 8 1 4 20 17 6 Norfolk 14 21 0 14 12 0 3 21 37 2 Oakland 9 10 0 7 4 0 5 20 25 1 Philadelphia 3 2 0 2 3 0 2 3 7 0 Piney Point 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 0 Puerto Rico 5 8 0 3 10 0 5 4 15 0 Tacoma 12 13 0 9 10 0 7 20 20 1 St. Louis 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 5 1 Wilmington 15 15 4 5 9 1 4 20 28 4 TOTALS 152 141 14 113 104 2 59 242 249 24

Steward Department Algonac 1 2 0 2 3 0 0 2 2 0 Anchorage 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Baltimore 3 2 0 1 0 0 1 4 3 0 Fort Lauderdale 11 4 0 8 2 0 7 16 6 1 February & March Guam 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 Honolulu 9 5 0 6 3 0 3 15 6 0 Houston 20 3 0 17 2 0 9 28 9 0 Membership Meetings Jacksonville 26 9 0 8 5 0 7 33 8 0 Joliet 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 Piney Point...... Monday: February 6, March 5 Mobile 4 0 0 6 2 0 1 5 3 0 New Orleans 7 3 0 6 2 0 3 9 3 2 Algonac...... Friday: February 10, March 9 New York 18 6 0 11 3 0 7 31 8 0 Norfolk 9 7 0 11 5 0 3 19 20 1 Baltimore...... Thursday: February 9, March 8 Oakland 15 2 0 10 1 0 3 31 6 3 Philadelphia 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 Guam...... Thursday: February 23, March 22 Piney Point 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 2 0 Honolulu...... Friday: February 17, March 16 Puerto Rico 3 1 0 2 1 0 3 4 2 0 Tacoma 17 0 0 18 5 0 10 26 8 0 Houston...... Monday: February 13, March 12 St. Louis 1 4 0 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 Wilmington 23 1 0 20 2 0 12 50 11 0 Jacksonville...... Thursday: February 9, March 8 TOTALS 174 54 1 128 44 2 71 287 103 7 Joliet...... Thursday: February 16, March 15 Entry Department Algonac 3 7 4 1 3 4 0 3 10 14 Mobile...... Wednesday: February 15, March 14 Anchorage 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 Baltimore 0 3 2 1 4 0 0 0 6 4 New Orleans...... Tuesday: February 14, March 13 Fort Lauderdale 0 7 2 0 6 1 1 0 15 8 Guam 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 New York...... Tuesday: February 7, March 6 Honolulu 7 9 5 1 5 2 1 7 14 8 Houston 2 18 5 1 7 1 3 5 32 13 Norfolk...... Thursday: February 9, March 8 Jacksonville 1 13 10 2 7 7 2 4 33 23 Joliet 0 2 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 Oakland...... Thursday: February 16, March 15 Mobile 2 3 1 1 4 0 1 2 9 3 New Orleans 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 3 8 8 Philadelphia...... Wednesday: February 8, March 7 New York 6 24 10 6 17 5 4 14 54 13 Port Everglades...... Thursday: February 16, March 15 Norfolk 0 21 19 0 16 8 2 1 42 52 Oakland 5 15 9 3 6 4 1 7 29 15 San Juan...... Thursday: February 9, March 8 Philadelphia 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 2 1 Piney Point 0 11 25 0 9 30 1 0 4 6 St. Louis...... Friday: February 17, March 16 Puerto Rico 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 Tacoma 5 11 3 1 5 0 1 12 23 7 Tacoma...... Friday: February 24, March 23 St. Louis 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 Wilmington 5 23 2 3 12 2 4 14 37 28 Wilmington.....*Tuesday: February 21, Monday: March 19 TOTALS 38 175 105 21 107 69 23 74 325 212

* Wilmington change created by Presidents Day holiday GRAND TOTAL: 707 547 151 505 419 88 302 1,188 1,002 305

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Unlicensed Apprentice Water Survival Class 753 - The following individuals (above, in alphabeti- cal order) completed this course Nov. 25: Jeffrey Angeles, Daniel Avery, David Belle, Gary Congden Welding – Ten upgraders finished this course Nov. 18. Completing their re- Jr., Oscar Cordero, Rio Cuellar, Micah Dela Cruz, Matthew Dugan, Jonamie Encarnacion-Rivera, quirements and graduating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Chris Ceyzyk, Roy Frett, Jacob Gawne, Jose Gonzalez Del Valle, Jason Horn, Mason Melland, Mohamed Mo- William Coffy, Daniel Dario, Marcus Gramby, Thomas Hawks, Dewayne Jacobs, hamed, Joshua Moton, Matthew Schmitz, Scott Schneider, Ricky Shumuck, Edward Smigielski, Douglas McLaughlin, Bryan Page, Jonathan Scalsky and Peter Seifert. Class Ryan Taylor, and Justin Wilson. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Instructor Buzzy Andrews is standing third from right.

Radar Observer – Seven upgraders finished this course Nov. 4. Graduating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Steven Blair, Brandon Braam, Timothy DeWine, Kenney Government Vessels – The following individuals (above, in alphabetical order) graduated Gastor, Charlie Harrera, Arthur Ladd and Ray Madrio. from this course Nov. 11: Mike Adorno, Antonio Anderson, Michael Beard, Kyle Bennett, Mario Bothelho, Tekeisha Brown, Vincent Burton, Autumn Cole, Ryan Crowell, Marc Costley, Bannacke Figueroa, Bobbie Gibbs, Timothy Heffernan, Joseph Hernandez, Dustin Hutchins, Slethvana Jules, Brion Lanata, David Leader, Clifton Medley III, Diani Melendez, William Mercer, Gary Newbegin Jr., Michael Robinson and Roderick Thomas. Their instructor, Stan Beck, is standing far right. (Note: Not all are pictured.)

Vessel Familiarization – The following individuals (above, in alphabetical order) finished this course Nov. 25: Carmelo Calderon, Seadon Gastaldo, Bill Hunt, Hamza Jinah, Bonnie ARPA – Six upgraders completed their requirements in this course Nov. 10. Gradu- Kropolinsky-Hinkle, Todd Lander, Ryan Lindsoe, Lucas McDonald, Yousef Mohamed, Robert ating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Steven Blair, Brandon Braam, Timothy Neff, Patric Rieke, Jorge Roman, Ervin Sadler, Corey Sanders, Ben Smith, Freddie Taylor and DeWine, Charles Herrera, Arthur Ladd and Roy Madrio. Joshua Weiner. Ethan Evans, their instructor, is at far right.

Junior Engineer – Two classes of upgraders completed their requirements in this course Dec. 16. Graduating (right, in alphabetical order) were: Aristeo Aquino, Jona- thyn Bland, Tyesha Boyd, Prentice Conley, James Cor- prew, Odilio Evora, Todd Favaza, Corey Hann, Wilbert Hinton, Kevin Johnson, Jorge Lawrence, Larry Locke Jr., Douglas Maravelias, Billie Marshall, Patrick Milton, Pierre Norwood, Dmitri Petchenyov, George Pobee, Winston Rankin, Aaron Velunta, Kareem Walters, Nicole Walton, Lee Roy Wright and Rickey Yancey (Note: Not all are pictured.)

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BST – Eighteen upgraders graduated from this course Nov. 18. Finishing their requirements (left, in alphabetical order) were: Emmanuel Assafuah, Wendell Brown, Leander Gar- rett, Melvin Grayson Sr., Terrance Jones, Tina Knox, David Pacheco, Orlando Pajarillo, John Plakas, Jose Quinones, Videlio Roman, Ede Sinette, Gary Torres, Jonathan Tucker, Richard Weaver, Richard Wilson, Michele Woodley and Robert Wright. Class Instructor Wayne Johnson is at far left. (Note: Not all are pictured.) Important Notice Students who have registered for classes at the Paul Hall Cen- ter for Maritime Training and Education, but later discover - for whatever reason- that they can’t attend, should inform the admissions department imme- diately so arrangements can be made to have other students take their place.

Basic & Advanced Fire Fight- ing – Nineteen upgraders gradu- ated from this course Nov. 25. Completing their requirements (right, in alphabetical order) were: Steven Corachan, Eu- gene Davis Jr., Christopher De- vonish, Mark Downey Sr., Lisa Harewood-Francis, Arthur Ladd, Juan Machado Gomez, Travis Moody, Kevin Moore, Courtney Price, Allan Rogers, Louis San- tiago, Thomas Swayne Jr., Rob- ert Taylor, Jesse Turner, Javier Valencia, Todd Williams, Kareim Wright and Christopher Zacucha. Joe Zienda, their instructor, is at the far left.

Marine Electrician – The following individuals (above, in alphabetical order) Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman – Eleven upgraders graduated from this course Nov. 10. completed their requirements and graduated from this course Nov. 26: Antuan Completing their requirements (above, in alphabetical order) were: Nofoalii Alaga, Alvin Alcasid, Barnes, Davon Brown, Patrick Devlin, Joseph Jacobs, Joshua Johnson, Adam Emmanuel Assafualt, Sean Hughes, Antonio Jones, Daniel Linkletter, James May, Kamal Meawad, Mliczewski, David Quade and Lamont Robinson. Class Instructor Jay Hender- Luis Ramos-Rosa, Kelsey Shaver and James Washington. Class Instructor Stan Beck is at far left. son is standing at the far right. (Note: Not all are pictured.)

BST (Hawaii) – The following individuals (above, in alphabetical order) finished this course BST (Hawaii) Sixteen individuals graduated from this course Nov. 5 at the Sea- Oct. 29 at the Seafarers Training Facility in Barbers Point, Hawaii: Christpher Ames, Seika farers’ Hawaii-based traiing facility. Graduating (above, in alphabetical order) were: Arakawa, Annie Bevins, Heather Butler, Christopher Diaz - Cobo, Robert Paul Easterly, Rob- Andrew Haile, Christopher Holmes, Joshua Vela, Felicia Rosales, Frances Israel, ert Estes, Daniel Gardner, William Hutto, Kcee Keiki, Allysun Knapp, Ashley Lenz, Kaitlin Nathan Boese, Joseph Perrin, Stephanie Persaud, Courtney Calhoun, Ryland Epps McKinley, Randy Nielsen, Deija Perez, Christopher Quail, Christopher Ridgway, Charles III, James McAfoose, Maria Ducoff, Kamron Hart, Ivan Flores, Janelle Downs and Seeley, Nicole Stevens and Brenen Burningham. Dawn Male. January 2012 Seafarers LOG 23

10160_SEAFARERS_Jan_2012.indd 23 12/27/2011 6:47:35 AM Volume 74, Number 1 January 2012 SHBP Scholarship Info Page 20 Contractual Gains, New Tonnage Highlight 2011 In some ways, 2011 mirrored 2010 for in San Diego (a facility that employs union the SIU when it came to persevering through workers). Before the month ended, Aker Phila- a rocky economy. As in the previous year, delphia Shipyard – also a union-contracted the union in 2011 bucked the national trend yard – delivered the tanker Overseas Tampa to by securing numerous collective bargaining Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). agreements calling for wage increases while Maersk was in the news again around mid- maintaining benefits. The SIU also welcomed summer when the company won separate bids new tonnage in the domestic and international to operate five prepositioning ships (USNS commercial trades and in the military sector. Bobo, Button, Lopez, Lummus and Williams) Concurrently, the union remained ex- and an ice-strengthened tanker (Maersk tremely active in the fight to preserve and Peary). build upon pillars of the industry, including In early August, Waterman Steamship won the Jones Act, cargo preference and the Mari- a separate bid to operate an “ice class” cargo time Security Program. Cargo preference in ship – the MV Federal Patroller, which re- particular was in the congressional crosshairs flagged under the Stars and Stripes. Later that last year, as legislators scrambled to make month, Crowley Maritime accepted the last massive budget cuts. articulated tug-barge (ATB) in its 650 series: The SIU also continued working to com- the Vision/650-10. bat piracy, an ongoing scourge that not only In mid-September, the Navy christened the threatens individual safety but also a signifi- USNS Spearhead, which is the first of 10 high- cant part of the world’s economy. speed vessels signaling job opportunities for Seafarers remained active aboard U.S. SIU CIVMARS and private-sector Seafarers. military support ships, backing our troops November brought more good news con- SIU President Michael Sacco (standing), other union officials and rank-and-file mem- wherever and whenever needed, including in cerning shipboard jobs and job security as bers had opportunities throughout the year to welcome new tonnage into the Seafarers- Operation Enduring Freedom. Maersk, in conjunction with Rickmers-Linie contracted fleet. This photo, also featuring MLL President and CEO John Reinhart (left) And, the union unveiled a major upgrade to (America), launched two heavy-lift ships and Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, was taken at a ceremony for the newly acquired tanker its website. that reflagged American (Maersk Illinois and Maersk Peary. Those and other newsworthy items are in- Maersk Texas), while Crowley christened its cluded in the following recap of 2011. largest and fastest ATB – the Legacy/750-1, took part in military exercises, and CIVMAR- non-partisan National Commission on the BP first in its class. Also, T-AKE 13, the USNS crewed vessels helped in the relief mission to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore New/Retained Tonnage Medgar Evers, was christened in San Diego, tsunami-stricken Japan (Operation Tomoda- Drilling confirmed (yet again) that the Jones Throughout the year, there was no shortage and IAS received a new agreement to continue chi). Act did not prevent foreign vessels with the of new tonnage entering the SIU-crewed fleet. operating the SIU-crewed SBX-1. The USNS Comfort finished a five-month cleanup. (Editor’s note: Neither the report, Similarly, the union retained jobs on a num- The year wound down with news that Key- deployment called Continuing Promise, during nor many other credible statements and find- ber of ships thanks to government operating stone would operate the prepositioning ships which the hospital ship visited nine countries ings consistent with it, stopped a few publi- agreements that were secured by Seafarers- USNS Kocak, Obregon and Pless, once again and provided medical assistance to nearly cations from falsely blaming the Jones Act contracted companies. signaling job retention for SIU members. 70,000 people. anyway, later in the year.) Very early in the year, Crescent Towing The U.S. Navy presented a safety award added the second in a series of three new Z- Contracts to the hybrid crew of the submarine ten- Other Headlines drive tugboats, the J.K. McLean. New collective bargaining agreements der Emory S. Land, while some two-dozen It was another very active year for the In mid-February came a much-anticipated were approved at numerous SIU-contracted SIU-contracted companies earned safety SIU-affiliated Paul Hall Center and its Seafar- recognition from the Chamber of Shipping of announcement covering eight fast sealift companies, including NY Waterway, Penn ers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. America. ships and two telemetry vessels, all of which Maritime, Starlight Marine, and Brusco Tug Besides conducting classes year-round for remained with the SIU. Interocean American & Barge. Contracts also were reached at Great upgraders and apprentices, the school hosted Shipping (IAS) won contracts for the Pacific Lakes Towing, American Steamship, Key Politics and Piracy both an International Transport Workers’ Fed- Collector, Pacific Tracker, Altair and Bel- Lakes, Key Lakes II, Key Lakes IV, Port City The union continued its efforts, both in eration (ITF) Women’s Leadership Confer- latrix; Ocean Shipholdings was awarded the Steamship, Port City Marine, Inland Lakes U.S. and international forums, to reduce and Algol and Capella; and Keystone Shipping ence, and the fortieth meeting of the school’s Management, and Erie Sand and Gravel. ultimately eliminate the scourge of piracy. became the operator of the Regulus, Pollux, advisory board. It also added new equipment While the respective lengths and details vary, Political action is a key part of this ongoing for the GMDSS course and continued work- Denebola and Antares. all of the pacts call for wage increases and struggle, as is the “Save Our Seafarers” cam- ing on a major waterfront restoration project, Around the same time, Pasha Hawaii maintain benefits. Transport Lines ordered a new roll-on/roll-off paign, launched early last year. among other improvements. In the Government Services Division, Joining with many allies from throughout vessel that’s slated for delivery in 2012; and, crews enthusiastically approved a five-year In conjunction with the union, the school the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) the U.S. maritime industry, the union rallied to formally submitted comments on the Manila agreement with the National Oceanographic help prevent larger cuts to food aid, and also took delivery of the USNS Washington Cham- and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Amendments to the STCW Convention as well bers, the 11th in a series of 14 dry-cargo/ objected to controversial waivers of the Jones as on other subjects. covering 19 ships, while significant progress Act. The latter moves helped spur legislation ammunition ships (abbreviated as T-AKE) In June, the union launched a revamped continued in negotiations for the Civilian Ma- aimed at ensuring that every reasonable effort crewed in the unlicensed positions by mem- version of www.seafarers.org featuring a rine Personnel Instruction (CMPI) 610. is made to identify qualified, available Ameri- bers of the SIU Government Services Divi- Finally, Seafarers approved a one-year ex- members-only section with an array of infor- sion. can-flag tonnage. tension of the standard freightship and tanker Credible studies reinforced the importance mation. April kicked off with MSC’s announce- agreements. The Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan ment that Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) won of the Jones Act and cargo preference laws, while the second maritime industry “Sail-In” (SHBP) awarded $132,000 in scholarships to contracts to operate the prepositioning ships members and dependents. USNS Roy Wheat and USNS Fred Stockham. Rescues, Recognition, Support on Capitol Hill successfully delivered the Finally, the SIU remained active in na- Two weeks later, the T-AKE USNS William SIU-contracted companies and individual industry’s message to new and long-serving McLean was delivered at NASSCO shipyard Seafarers were recognized for safe operations, legislators alike. tional and international labor organizations, and union members also were involved in The SIU joined with other unions in blast- including the ITF and the AFL-CIO. Among rescues at sea as well as planned humanitarian ing the maritime administrator for inexplicably many other activities, the union participated in missions. accepting and releasing a report that the unions a number of “We Are One” rallies across the Performing rescues were the crews of the said undermined the agency’s very mission. country and also helped secure a major legisla- Horizon Producer, USNS John Ericsson and And, in a story largely associated with tive victory on Election Day by assisting in the Sealand Comet. Many other SIU-crewed ships 2010 but which carried into January 2011, the defeat the anti-worker Issue 2 in Ohio.

The Navy’s T-AKE program rolled on, in- cluding the launch of the USNS William Seafarers across the country stood up for the rights of all workers, and in particular those of public-sector workers who’ve been under McLean. political attack. These members gathered for a demonstration in Tacoma, Wash.

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