Vol. 44, No. 6 November - The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO December 2008

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

All MM&P Officers Re-Elected Maritime Industry Rejects Calls to Arm Seafarers Against Pirates MM&P Members, Friends, Honored With AOTOS Awards Aboard Black Ball Ferry’s MV Coho

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Vol. 44, No. 6 November - December 2008 The Master, Mate & From the President 1 Pilot (ISSN Reflections on the U.S. Presidential campaign. 0025-5033) is the official MM&P Election Results and Convention Wrap-Up 2 voice of the All MM&P officers re-elected; photos of delegates to MM&P’s 82nd Convention. International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots News Briefs 4 (International Marine Division MM&P members, friends, honored for heroism and humanitarian service; Maersk lays up of the ILA), AFL-CIO. © 2008 IOMMP. eight vessels in Asia and brings in new tonnage under the Maritime Security Program; Published bimonthly at industry rejects calls to arm seafarers against pirates; environmental safety award to Horizon MM&P Headquarters, Trader; Greek court frees master of Coral Sea; news from Blue and Gold fleet; TSV-1 Prevail 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B, profiled in Navy magazine. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953. Washington Observer 12 MIRAID prepares to bring new members of Congress up to speed on maritime issues. Phone: (410) 850-8700 E-mail: [email protected] Feature Article: “Aboard Black Ball Ferry’s MV Coho” 14 Internet: www.bridgedeck.org Five decades of family management, seamanship and pride. Periodicals postage paid at Linthicum Heights, MD, News From Headquarters 16 and additional offices. TWIC deadline approaches; Coast Guard implements medical NVIC; NOAA issues speed reduction regulation to protect right whales. POSTMASTER Please send changes to: Pensioners 17 The Master, Mate & Pilot 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B Health & Benefit Plans 18 Linthicum Heights, MD Assistance program offers members and employees advice for tough financial times; 21090-1953 trustees to meet regarding impact of world financial and credit crisis on MM&P Pension Timothy A. Brown Plan; reimbursement of Medicare Part B premiums; Aetna long-term care insurance; pilot Chairman, Editorial Board open-enrollment period. Lisa Rosenthal Communications Director 2008 Offshore Scholarship Winners 21 INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS MITAGS 22 Timothy A. Brown, President Congratulations graduates of Chief Mate and Master Program; son of MITAGS instructor Glen P. Banks, Secretary-Treasurer Curtis Fitzgerald recognized for law enforcement work; VSO endorsement update. VICE PRESIDENTS Bob Groh, Offshore Gulf The Faces of MITAGS 23 Don Marcus, Offshore Pacific Meet Don Merkle, instructor in fire fighting, confined space safety, HAZMAT, Richard May, Offshore Atlantic damage control and chemical, biological and radiological defense. Michael Murray, United Inland George A. Quick, Pilotage Cross’d the Final Bar 24 MM&P Directory 26 Protect Your Job! Contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund (PCF) 30

The Navy Jack, a symbol of resistance which dates back to About the Cover the American Revolution, flies today on the jack staff on Black Ball Ferry’s MV Coho the bow of all naval vessels. In accordance with a resolu- underway in the Straits of Juan tion made by the delegates to the 75th Convention of the International Organization of De Fuca. The vessel is profiled Masters, Mates & Pilots, every in an article by MM&P member issue of The Master, Mate & James Mackrow that is featured Pilot includes a photograph of on page 14 of this issue. the historic flag.

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Ref lections on the  U.S. Presidential Election

Dear Sisters and Brothers, “ The 2008 U.S. Presidential election is the first The national elections are over and I trust that some members that I can remember in which a candidate are happy and delighted while others are disappointed that has offered his thoughts on the issues that are their chosen candidate did not emerge victorious. vital to the maritime industry even before About three weeks prior to the Presidential election, winning the nomination of his party.” I sent a letter to the entire membership telling them why the delegates to the MM&P the Maritime Security Program. There is no doubt that Sen. Convention in June had endorsed the candidacy of Sen. Barack John McCain is a hero and a person to be greatly admired for Obama. his honesty, convictions and bravery. But his positions on issues Although my letter simply tried to explain the importance important to the American Merchant Marine would have been of “voting your job” on Election Day and did not in any way tell very harmful to the maritime industry and to MM&P if they people how to vote, I got several irate e-mails and phone calls had been allowed to prevail in Congress. from members or their wives telling me that I had no right to tell them who to vote for. One person even suggested that it was On a related note, and following up on my column in the illegal for me to write such a letter. Of course, I can assure all September-October issue of the magazine, I urge all members to members that it is not illegal for a union to put its views forward contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund (PCF). To to the membership. put it bluntly, the job you save may be your own. The names of To those members who were offended by my letter, I offer my the candidates for national office who received contributions apologies. I do not, however, apologize for sending out the letter from our PCF during the most recent election cycle, and as it is the first one that I have sent out in the 15 years that I have whether they won or lost, are posted in the Members’ Only been MM&P President. In fact, I believe that I had a duty to tell section of www.bridgedeck.org. the membership why the Masters, Mates & Pilots’ endorsement had gone to Sen. Obama. Finally, I appreciate the vote of confidence that the members gave me on Nov. 13, when you reelected me to lead you for the The 2008 U.S. Presidential election is the first that I can next four years. I am humbled by your confidence in me. remember in which a candidate has offered his thoughts on the issues that are vital to the maritime industry even before — Fraternally, winning the nomination of his party. But the Republican Timothy A. Brown standard-bearer did exactly that. He was opposed to the Jones International President Act. He was opposed to cargo preference. He was opposed to Masters, Mates & Pilots

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:1Sec1:1 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:29:21:29 PPMM ELECTION & CONVENTION W All MM&P Officers Re-Elected in Union’s 2008 Election

ll currently serving MM&P officials were re- Bressette Jr., Eduardo elected to new, four-year terms in the campaign E. Iglesias, Scott E. Athat followed the 82nd MM&P Convention. Adams and Michael E. MM&P International President Timothy Brown Cahill. received 1,326 votes. His opponent, Fred H. Schick, Bruce H. Cornwall, received 380 votes. International Secretary-Treasurer James A. Mackrow and Glen Banks, Pilotage Vice President George Quick and Joseph G. Heaney were the three Offshore Vice Presidents—Bob Groh, Don elected UIG alternate Marcus and Rich May—ran unopposed. United Inland delegates. Group Vice President C. Michael Murray won his bid Four thousand against David W. Lawton; Murray received 210 votes four hundred and two and Lawton received 163 votes. ballots were mailed, The following Offshore convention delegates were of which 1,778 were elected: Glen M. Paine, Richard M. Plant, David H. returned and vali- Boatner, Peter H. Bailey, Peter S. Smith, John P. Kelley, dated. The ballots were MM&P International Secretary- William D. Good Jr., William C. Mack, Thomas D. Treasurer Glen Banks, pictured at the counted at MITAGS on union’s convention in June. Banks was McDorr, Lawrence T. Lyons, Paul F. McQuarrie, Nov. 13 by True Ballot re-elected to a third term. Michael K. Welch, Steven E. Werse, D. Scott Putty, Inc., the impartial bal- Michael F. Cotting, Michael J. McCormick, Paul T. loting agency selected Schulman and Thomas A. Delameter. by delegates to the 82nd MM&P Convention. The The following United Inland Group (UIG) del- members of the International Ballot Committee who egates were elected: Darrell R. Kimmerly, Raymond supervised the election were Art Thomas (chair), Dave W. Shipway, Michael A. Santini, Charles W. Malue, Goff, Paul Nielsen, Bob Darley and William Wilson. Kenneth J. Grieser, M. Scott Macaulay, Ronald L.

At the convention (left to right) Pilot Group Vice President George Quick with At the convention, (left to right) United Inland Group Delegates Michael Pilot Delegates Brian Hope, Tim Ferrie and Richard Moore. Santini, Darrell Kimmerly and Offshore Delegate Paul McQuarrie.

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Delegates to the 82nd MM&P Convention pose for the official photo.

All currently serving MM&P officials were elected to new, four-year terms. At The International Ballot Committee (IBC), with support from MM&P staff, the Nov. 13 ballot count are: (left to right) United Inland Group Vice President supervised the 2008 MM&P election: (back row, left to right) Liaison to the Michael Murray, Pacific Ports Vice President Donald Marcus, Gulf Ports Vice IBC Diane Chatham, MM&P International Comptroller John Gorman, President Bob Groh, International President Timothy Brown, Atlantic Ports Assistant Comptroller Beverly Gutmann and (front row, left to right) IBC Vice President Rich May, International Secretary-Treasurer Glen Banks and Chair Art Thomas, Dave Goff, William Wilson, Robert Darley and Paul Pilotage Vice President George Quick. Nielsen.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:3Sec1:3 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:42:21:42 PPMM NEWS BRIEFS MM&P Members, Friends, Honored for Heroism, Humanitarian Service The officers and crew of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) fast ferry Chenega received the prestigious Mariners’ Plaque for Heroism at the 2008 Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) awards ceremony in November. The Chenega was recognized for saving the lives of three boaters whose vessel had foundered while on a fishing trip in the icy waters near Whittier, Ala., in June. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the officers and crew of Chenega were Captain Samuel Daniels and Roger Wetherell, chief communications officer of the State of Alaska’s USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy were recognized with awards for Department of Transportation. humanitarian service. (Above) Captain Edward Nanartowich of Comfort In the course of the ceremony, the officers and crew of USNS (left) and Captain Robert Wiley of Mercy accepted the awards on behalf of Mercy and USNS Comfort were recognized for humanitarian the officers and crew of the vessels. MM&P Government Group rep Randi Ciszewski joins them in this photo. service at home and abroad. Most recently, Mercy deployed on a four-month humanitarian mission to the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia. The award was accepted on behalf of the officers and crew by Captain Robert Wiley and Chief Engineer Joseph Watts. Captain Edward Nanartowich accepted a plaque on behalf of the officers and crew of Comfort, which recently deployed on a four-month humanitarian mission to Latin America and the Caribbean. Last year, the support provided by the civil service mariners embarked on Comfort and Mercy enabled deployed medical personnel to treat a combined total of more than 188,000 patients in 17 countries. Also honored at the event was maritime industry VIP Michael Garvey, founding partner of Saltchuk Resources, a company which embraces MM&P-contracted firms such as AMNAV Maritime Services, Foss Maritime and ACT. Gen. Norton A. Washington State Ferries Captain Steven Hopkins (left) and MM&P UIG Vice President Mike Murray (right) congratulate AOTOS honoree Michael Garvey. Schwartz, former head of USTRANSCOM, now chief of staff of Garvey is past chairman and founding partner of Saltchuk Resources, a the U.S. Air Force, was also honored, along with James Capo of company which embraces MM&P-contracted firms such as AMNAV Maritime the U.S. Maritime Alliance. Services, Foss Maritime and ACT.

AMHS fast ferry Chenega was recognized for saving the lives of three boaters in June. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the officers and crew of MEBA COMMUNICATIONS Chenega were (center) Captain Samuel Daniels and (left) Roger Wetherell, Mercy’s Captain Robert Wiley and Chief Engineer Joseph Watts accepted the chief communications officer of the State of Alaska’s Department of award for humanitarian service. They are joined by (left) MM&P International Transportation. The two are shown with Captain Daniels’ wife, Sandy, and President Tim Brown, Ciszewski and Marine Engineers’ Beneficial MM&P UIG Vice President Mike Murray. Association (MEBA) President Don Keefe.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:4Sec1:4 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:48:21:48 PPMM Greek Court Frees Captain Maersk Plans MSP Vessel Kristo Laptalo Change-Outs, Some Lay-Ups Captain Kristo Laptalo, the Croatian shipmaster jailed in Greece for 17 months because cocaine was found in a container aboard in Asia his ship, has finally been freed. Laptalo, 59, was freed after being Maersk Lines Limited (MLL) has informed MM&P that it is found innocent by an appellate court of any involvement in embarking on the change-out of nine vessels enrolled in the cocaine smuggling. “This is justice at last for Kristo Laptalo,” Maritime Security Program (MSP). The ships that are to be said International Transport Worker Federation (ITF) Maritime flagged-out will be replaced ship-for-ship by newer tonnage. Coordinator Stephen Cotton. “He has been treated as a political The change will begin the last week in December and continue football for 17 months.” Cotton said the captain’s release followed through the first quarter of 2009. Maersk has asked that, to “an outcry against the abuse of justice so loud that it was heard in facilitate the change, rotary deck officers be transferred to the this courtroom today.” new vessels to complete their assignments. MM&P leadership Cotton seized the opportunity to underline the fact that the requests the full cooperation of all permanent masters and chief unjust criminalization of seafarers is a constant threat, saying mates in making this large introduction of new vessels into the “Happy though we are for him, we must not forget that every sea- MM&P fleet a smooth and successful process. farer is potentially in the firing line. Authorities have to learn to Maersk has also announced the lay-up of eight CV–65 class stop reaching for the easy option and condemning the – usually 6,500 TEU vessels from December 2008 to May–June 2009, pre- foreign – ships’ officers as a gift to public opinion when things dominantly in Asia. A spokesman for the company said its deci- go wrong.” In fact, two officers of the Hebei Spirit are still facing sion follows the recently announced changes in Maersk’s Asia– possible jail sentences in Korea because a runaway crane barge Europe, Asia–Central America and Transpacific service networks. struck their crude carrier when it was at anchor. The spokesman said the changes resulted in more direct service Among those who testified on behalf of Laptalo were the but also “in surplus vessel tonnage, which we will not redeploy in secretary general of the International Federation of Shipmasters view of market conditions.” He said the company had made the Association, Rodger MacDonald, and representatives of the decision because in today’s market, “laying-up the eight vessels Seafarers’ Union of Croatia. Laptalo had originally been sen- makes better economical sense than redeploying them.” tenced to 14 years in prison for cocaine smuggling. In his testi- The spokesman said Maersk would continue to adjust capacity mony, MacDonald explained to the court that it was impossible in light of market conditions by “optimizing schedules, consoli- for masters to check all the items which are to be loaded on board dating services, vessel sharing agreements, enhancing port pro- their ships. Besides the box found to contain cocaine, Laptalo’s ductivity, economical sailing (reducing speed) and—unless cur- ship, the Coral Sea, was carrying 187,000 boxes of bananas. His rent market conditions improve—additional laying-up of vessels.” defense team argued that the officers aboard the ship could not The spokesman underlined the fact that Maersk is a financially possibly be responsible for verifying the contents of each box. strong group and remains committed to offering customers the highest level of service.

Environmental Safety Award to Horizon Trader MM&P-contracted Horizon Lines has been awarded the Chamber of Shipping of America’s prestigious Environmental Achievement Award for 2008 for the exemplary performance of the Horizon Trader. The company, the vessel, its officers and crew were honored for 18 years of sea-time without an envi- ronmental spill. (Right) Captain John Nicoll accepted the award on behalf of the Horizon Trader. Joining him were (center and right) Horizon Lines Program Manager Jack Coppola and Senior Vessel Superintendent Wally Becker.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:5Sec1:5 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:55:21:55 PPMM NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) Maritime Industry Rejects Calls to Arm Seafarers Against Pirates The suggestion that mariners be equipped with weapons so they owned by the Greeks, managed and operated by the Danes, can defend their ships against attacks by pirates is being met with crewed by Filipinos and carrying cargo from Australia,” he was opposition by the maritime industry. The International Transport quoted as saying. Workers Federation (ITF), of which MM&P is a member, The response of the maritime industry has been quick in recently signed on to a strongly worded statement distributed coming. According to the ITF’s John Bainbridge, arming mari- by maritime industry participants, including the international ners is “unacceptable” and would create chaos. Besides calling on shipping organizations. “Pirates are now attacking ships on a governments to intervene, the ITF is suggesting that commer- daily basis with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, cial ships be fitted with more surveillance equipment as well as and are currently holding over 200 seafarers hostage,” they said. electronic fences. “The pirates are operating with impunity, and governments stand A spokesman for the International Maritime Bureau, which idly by. If civil aircraft were being hijacked on a daily basis, the monitors global piracy, agreed. “The Somali coast is not the place response of governments would be very different.” for gun battles between merchant ships and pirates. Putting arms The group has asked repeatedly that coalition navies take into the hands of crews on merchant ships will make an already measures to protect merchant ships. So far the response from bad situation worse. And what kind of weapons could merchant official channels is that seafarers and ships should look for new ships carry to withstand rocket attacks?” ways to protect themselves. An article in “Fairplay” quoted U.S. While he agreed that it is not possible for naval fleets to patrol Navy officer Bob Davidson as saying, “There’s got to be an ele- all the waters off Somalia, he said “most of the attacks are occur- ment of self help…. If they don’t have weapons and fire back, the ring in specific areas and the task force should be focusing on pirates will get on board.” these, not trying to give 100 percent coverage of the area. The Davidson, a commanding officer of Coalition Task Force fact that naval vessels are in the area can act as a deterrent, just as (CTF) 150, told “Fairplay” that the maritime industry would have helicopters being deployed to the scene of an attack is a good way to seek help elsewhere because CTF’s primary mission is to hunt to fend off pirates or terrorists.” for terrorists and drug dealers. Government officials in countries The ITF has said that the pirates’ work is being made easier whose ships participate in the coalition have also cited legal limi- by the relentless drive to cut manning levels on ships. IMO tations that they say prevent them from taking action. and International Shipping Federation (ISF) guidelines require Davidson also cited the costs implicit in policing a vast strengthened night watches and 24-hour visual and security expanse of water, saying that for coalition forces to intervene, watches in pirate-prone areas, but there is not enough manpower “vessels need to be within visual range—you need to be able to be on today’s merchant ships to meet the need. Local security guards seen and to fire warning shots or you need to have a helicopter or at port or at anchor may be unreliable or in league with the crimi- other air asset that can do the same thing.” nals, all parties agree. The ITF is arguing in international forums Once pirates have boarded a ship and taken hostages, he said, that there be higher manning in pirate-prone areas and that the situation becomes even more complicated. “I don’t have a private security be used in places where it is dependable and avail- mandate to do a hostage rescue on a Panama-flagged vessel, able, including during transit through high-risk stretches of water.

MM&P-Contracted Florida Suspends Port Companies Receive Access Card The State of Florida has suspended, for at least a year, its con- Safety Awards troversial plan to require mariners and other maritime industry American Maritime Safety Inc. selected eight member compa- employees to purchase an additional access credential on top of nies to receive maritime safety awards in October. The MM&P- the federally mandated Transportation Worker Identification contracted companies singled out for the honor are Crowley Credential (TWIC). The decision to suspend the duplicative and Maritime Corporation (Tanker Vessel Safety Award), LMS Ship redundant program was taken earlier this year by the Florida Management (Quality Ship Management Award) and Maersk Senate Transportation and Economic Development Committee, Line Limited (Responsible Vessel Carrier Award). AMS is a non- which voted not to appropriate $615,000 for the purchase of card profit maritime trade association established in 1988 to facilitate stock. The Senate committee also agreed to add language to the the maritime industry’s compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regu- appropriations bill that would suspend any further work on the lations and international protocols. proposed card for at least a year.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:6Sec1:6 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:56:21:56 PPMM MM&P Crews Blue and Gold’s New “Rocket Boat” The newest addition to the Blue and Gold fleet is the “Rocket Boat,” a 70-ft speedboat that takes up to 135 passengers at a time on a high speed tour of San Francisco Bay. The 30-min tour of the city’s historic waterfront departs Pier 39 West Marina, sailing past the Bay Bridge, AT&T Park, Treasure Island and Alcatraz. The Rocket Boat, which operates from May to October, is manned by an all MM&P crew made up of members of the United Inland Group’s Pacific Maritime Region. Blue and Gold is billing the excursion as “the newest and most exciting thrill ride on San Francisco Bay!” It advises clients to “Climb aboard and hang-on... as you sail past the sea lions, zoom to the Bay Bridge, fly down to AT&T Park, scream past Treasure Island, and cruise by Alcatraz…” The vessel, built in 2008 at Oceanrockets Shipyard, Tuckahoe, N.J, is powered by two MTU 16VM70 engines, each rated 1400 hp at 2100 rpm. For tickets and more information, go to www.blueandgoldfleet.com. Ezra “Sly” Hunter, captain of the Rocket Boat.

On the ramp (left to right) are Mark Menchavez, Blue and Gold President The Rocket Boat being readied for service. On the ramp (left to right) are Taylor Safford and Nick Melas. In the POD are Carolyn Horgan and Ezra Deckhand Mark Menchavez, Senior Deckhand Nick Melas and Blue and Gold “Sly” Hunter. Not pictured are: Captains Mike Crehan and Steve Altman, Director of Operations Pat Murphy. In the POD are Blue and Gold Fleet Vice Senior Deckhands John Buttaro and Falo Orcutt and Deckhands Charles President Carolyn Horgan and Rocket Boat Captain Ezra “Sly” Hunter. Jennings and J.D. Leahy. NOAA Issues Speed Reduction Reg to Protect Right Whales The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated areas along the East Coast. It will be up for renewal has issued a new regulation to protect endangered North Atlantic in five years, after scientists assess its effectiveness. The rule will right whales. The regulation will require large ships to reduce go into effect in early December, 60 days after publication in the speeds to ten knots in areas where the whales feed and repro- Federal Register. duce, as well as along migratory routes. The goal of the regulation In the mid-Atlantic area, the 10-knot speed restrictions will is to reduce the risk of ship collisions. “The ship strike rule, based extend out to 20 nautical miles around major ports. NOAA’s on science, is a major addition to NOAA’s arsenal of protections Fisheries Service researchers report that approximately 83 percent for this endangered species,” commented Navy Vice Admiral of right whale sightings in the mid-Atlantic were within 20 nauti- Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr., undersecretary of commerce for cal miles of shore. The rule also establishes temporary voluntary oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. speed limits in other areas when an aggregation of three or more There are only 300 to 400 North Atlantic right whales left right whales is confirmed. The rule is part of NOAA’s broader in the world. They are at high risk of being hit since they move ship strike reduction efforts. Existing protective actions include slowly and their migration route crosses major East Coast ship- surveying whale migration routes by aircraft and mandatory ship ping lanes. The new rule requires vessels to travel at ten knots reporting systems that provide advisories and information on or less during the seasons whales are expected to be present in right whale locations to mariners.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:7Sec1:7 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:56:21:56 PPMM NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) PCF Promotion Continues to Gain Steam! The number of MM&P members and employees who contribute promotional campaign with a letter in the January-February issue to the union’s Political Contribution Fund (PCF) has increased by of The Master, Mate & Pilot. “It shows that as our members, retir- almost 20 percent in 2008. What’s more, contributions to the fund ees and employees learn more about the importance of our PCF have grown by 25 percent since last year. “This is a great start,” and what it does, our campaign will achieve even greater results.” said MM&P’s International President, who kicked off the PCF Thank You 2008 First-Time Contributors! Alan C. Abucay Erik Cutforth Brian J. Kiesel Axel S. Munck Kevin A. Sheen Jean Adams-Mencik Eric S. Cutler Mike Kinzie Kellen Murphy Svietozar Sinkevich Dennis Badaczewski George Cutucashe Roger Kirk Lawrence Neubert Robert C. Stone Patrick J. Baker David A. Cvitanovic Thomas Larkin Frank J. Nichols Chris Stringer Matthew Bakis Robin Espinosa Matthew H. Lawlor Graham T. Norton Conor Sullivan James R. Baldwin Karl Fidler Michael S. Lee Revelino A. Olivares, Jr. Stacey W. Sullivan Charles A. Balmat Douglas Fisher Ryan W. Leo William Palmer, III John P. Sullivan Jeremy Barrow Antonetta Flood Aaron S. Lewis George K. Pappas John C. Taylor Justin L. Benecke Bernard C. Fogg Godofredo Lodovice Salvator Peraro Louis E. Terramorse, Jr. Tony Bijan Alan D. Fosmo Michael W. Long Madeline Petrelli Richard G. Tetzlaff Joel R. Bois Henry G. Franklin Edward T. Markuske Ratanawan Phurchpean Roland Thompson Steven G. Booth Gerald Freeman Brian A. Marshall Joseph M. Quigley Raymond F. Tinney John R. Boyce John R. Gardner Leonard McCarthy Omar Qureshi William Toohey, III Vera Brennan Kyle P. Grant Ann Marie McCullough Frank D. Radomski Christopher M. Tucy Denise Brinkman Larry B. Green, Jr. Mike McCullough Mary Ridgley Justin D. Valentine Michael S. Brown Daniel E. Grossman Cheryl McDade Kenneth Riffle Charles Van Trease Sinclair G. Brown Beverly J. Gutmann Lauren McDermott John C. Robb Dan Vich Gail D. Bryan Eric Hands John J. McEntee Nicolas C. Rodasta Peter P. Walton Belinda Carroll Robert G. Hannah Christopher McLoud Hector J. Rodriguez James H. White Paul Carty Christopher M. Hilley Pedro Medeiros Andrew L. Rogers Tony A. Wild Thomas J. Catalanotto Stephen D. Hoff John W. Melcher Dave Romano Stanley Williams Paul G. Chisholm Richard B. Ioli Louis Meleo Robert R. Rosenau Perry E. Williams Dale C. Clark Charles E. Jablonski Mark L. Meyer Lisa Rosenthal Harvey Williamson Edward R. Clauson David N. Jenkins Mark E. Molloy Lupe Rugel Nolan Young James J. Clements George Jerosimich Nikolaos Moniodis Kenneth Salgado Demetrios A. Zervopoulos Michael J. Curlis Georgios C. Kanavos Keith Morton George W. Schaberg

Coast Guard Legal Aid Benefits Eligible Offshore Members The Coast Guard Legal Aid Program is an additional benefit of the as the member is covered by the Coast Guard Legal Aid Program, insurance provided to all eligible members who are participants an attorney will be assigned to the member at no cost. All legal fees in the MM&P Offshore Pension and Health & Welfare Plans. In are billed directly to MM&P’s Coast Guard Legal Aid Program. general terms, the program covers all legal actions concerning On a related matter, the Coast Guard has recently implemented members’ Coast Guard-issued licenses. new regulations that cover various medical conditions, includ- When licenses are renewed, for example, questions may arise ing diabetes, and what it presumes to be their potential effect on about traffic or criminal charges filed against a member in years members’ ability to perform their jobs. Singleton should also be gone by. There is, in fact, no time limit regarding the relevancy to contacted in cases in which a member encounters difficulties the license proceeding of such charges; offenses must be listed on obtaining medical clearance. the license renewal form even if they occurred many years ago. Finally, some members are having problems securing a In this context, the Coast Guard may sometimes begin proceed- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The ings for falsification of the license application simply because the MM&P Legal Department can now call on the services of an attor- member did not list charges dating from 25 years back. In such a ney trained specifically to handle issues relating to TWIC. Services case, members should contact MM&P’s International Counsel, related to TWIC are not yet covered by the Coast Guard Legal Aid John M. Singleton, who is also responsible for providing members Program, but Singleton’s office offers reduced rates to MM&P with representation through a network of legal providers. As long members who encounter TWIC-related problems.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:8Sec1:8 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:58:21:58 PPMM MM&P Legal News Here, MM&P International Counsel John Singleton provides an update on the legal department’s recent victories in several impor- tant cases involving MM&P members. Westar Prevailing Wage Action: MM&P’s Legal Department has been working for some time with lawyers in San Francisco to complete the settlement of all claims for payment of prevail- ing wages in the suit filed against the California Department of Transportation (“Caltran”) and Westar. As a result of the suit, MM&P members have already recovered about $5 million in back wages. The suit was brought on the basis of “prevailing wage” law, which requires that all workers on construction proj- ects funded with federal or state monies must be paid at the pre- vailing wage for the locality. The purpose of prevailing wage laws is to protect local contractors from being outbid by unscrupulous companies from other jurisdictions who import workers paid less MM&P International Counsel John Singleton reports on the successful than the standard of workers in that locality as determined by resolution of a number of court cases. extensive review of payroll records. With regard to MM&P members employed on vessels push- a whole, as they were harmed by losing the opportunity to work ing barges with cranes, workers or materials to the worksite, it additional overtime as well as of the benefits of being part of a was MM&P’s position that those employed on the vessels were larger membership group. In the third quarter of 2008, MM&P entitled to payment of prevailing wages. Caltran argued instead received about $425,000 in payments relating to this case. In all, that only the transportation of materials or workers from place the union should collect between $800,000 and $1 million in to place within the worksite was covered. After MM&P won compensation. the case, each one of our members who worked on this project Westar Contract Negotiations: After several months of nego- received, on average, $80,000 in back wages. In addition, under tiations with Westar Marine, which commenced with the com- the terms of the settlement, MM&P recouped attorneys’ fees in pany proposing across the board cuts in wages and health care the amount of $200,000. and only a one-year contract, we reached a three-year agreement Alaska State Ferries Arbitration: As previously reported, with 4 percent wage increases for each of the contract years, plus MM&P prevailed in its claim that the State of Alaska had unlaw- full paid health care the first contract year, with increases split fully subcontracted out bargaining unit work on the Alaska 50-50 the next two years, and pension contribution increases of State Ferry Lituya. During the period in question, our members $25 per month for each of the three years. The negotiations were were already working significant amounts of overtime. Clearly, difficult. The agreement, which was signed Oct. 13, 2008 by the MM&P had been damaged because it would have received initia- negotiators, has been put into final form for official signature by tion fees and dues from many more members. The bulk of the the company and MM&P officers. After the agreement is signed, damages, however, belonged to the bargaining unit members as it will be mailed to the membership for ratification.

Radar-Observer Endorsement Removed From License The Coast Guard has amended its regulations so as to allow for different from the expiration date of the license itself, causing removal of the expiration date of the radar-observer endorsement confusion about the dates of validity of the underlying license. from the merchant mariner’s license. Mariners will still be The Coast Guard said that changing the requirement will required to keep their radar-observer training current, but the simplify the process of issuing the license and ease the burden endorsement that evidences that training will no longer be on the Coast Guard, the industry and maritime training schools. printed on their licenses. The Coast Guard said it had acted in Mariners will still be required to hold current radar training response to a petition submitted by a maritime industry working certificates to man vessels equipped with radar, but they will have group that pointed out how under the previous system, the up to 48 hours to produce a copy of their certificate upon request expiration date for the radar-observer endorsement could be by the Coast Guard or other federal agency.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:9Sec1:9 11/13/09/13/09 11:21:58:21:58 PPMM NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) Windsurfer Rescue “All in a Day’s Work” for Harbor Emperor Crew MM&P members aboard Blue and Gold’s Harbor Emperor gave much-needed support to a windsurfer stranded in the middle of San Francisco Bay on Aug. 31. Details of the rescue were recorded by MM&P International Comptroller John Gorman, who was on the scene with his wife for a one-hour cruise of San Francisco Bay. “It’s very common when you’re running the day cruise to see a windsurfer down,” said Eric Friberg, the captain on board the Harbor Emperor when the incident took place. “In this case, the windsurfer’s sail was broken and he waved us over. There was a Coast Guard cutter in the vicinity helping another surfer. Harbor Emperor called for help from the cutter, stood by and maintained communication until the Coast Guard arrived.” All Blue and Gold vessels are crewed top-to-bottom by members of MM&P’s United Inland Group-Pacific Maritime Region. The

other MM&P members aboard the vessel when the rescue took JOHN GORMAN place were Donald Berti, Keith Martin and Mark Menchavez. “We stood by the downed windsurfer and maintained communications until MM&P members aboard the ship rotate through all the licensed a Coast Guard cutter arrived,” said Eric Friberg, who was serving as captain of deck officer positions. the Harbor Emperor when the rescue took place. Navy Magazine Cover Story Profiles TSV-1 Prevail TSV-1 Prevail, the high-tech teaching ship crewed by MM&P and and identify areas for improvement. The master of the vessel is operated by Trinity Management, has been featured in a cover George W. Fleck. Other MM&P members aboard the ship when story in “All Hands,” the official magazine of the U.S. Navy. Ten the article was written include Curtis Barcliff, Torii Corbett, of the 14 crewmembers aboard the vessel are MM&P members. Mike Gray, Forrest Halley, Anthony Johnson, Kevin Murphy, Jeff Prevail has trained 20 strike groups. about 500 individual ships Patrick, Gil Peligro and Timothy Webb. and several thousand sailors. The vessel, which is now based at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Norfolk, is part of the Mobile Sea Range. Its work includes submarine trials, new construction builders’ trials and research and development. The training scenarios enacted aboard Prevail change continuously to reflect the real-life condi- tions that sailors face in day-to-day operations. In recent scenarios, train- ees have encountered non-English-speaking stowaways, concealed weapons and medi- cal emergencies. The The master and other key personnel aboard Prevail are MM&P members. (Above) A recent photo of the officers and crew: exercises aboard Prevail (front row) Communications Technician Curtis Barcliff; Bosun Gil Peligro; Third Mate Forrest Halley; STU Timothy Webb; are videotaped so that AB Kevin Murphy; CHSTW Torii Corbett; and Captain George Fleck; (back row) Electrical Technician Doug Horeczko; QMED trainees can review Jeff Patrick; Chief Mate Kurt Fluharty; Assistant Engineer Mike Gray; Chief Engineer Kevin Adams; AB Anthony Johnson; and their performance later Second Mate Gerard Switzer.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:10Sec1:10 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:01:22:01 PPMM USNS Carl Brashear Christened USNS Carl Brashear, seventh of the T-AKE vessels and new- a master diver on active duty. Among those in attendance were: est of Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Clark–class of dry his granddaughter Lauren Brashear; Chief of Naval Operations cargo/ammunition ships, was christened and launched Sept. 18 at Adm. Gary Roughhead; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. The 689-ft Joe Campa; and actor Robert De Niro, who starred in the movie ship honors Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear, who joined “Men of Honor,” which chronicles Brashear’s life. The ship is the Navy in 1948. He was the first African-American to graduate scheduled to be delivered to MSC in the second quarter of 2009. from the Navy Diving School and the first to qualify and serve as

At the christening of USNS Carl Brashear. (Left to right) Deputy MSC KEN WRIGHT, NASSCO Commander Adm. Robert O. Wray Jr., MM&P Government Membership USNS Carl Brashear was launched Sept. 18. The vessel is the seventh of the Group representative Randi Ciszewski and the master of USNS Carl Brashear, T-AKE vessels and the newest of Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Captain Michael Grogan. Clark–class of dry cargo/ammunition ships. Those Serving in Military Have Right to Retain Job The job rights of people who voluntarily or involuntarily MM&P has adopted a policy of providing the same protec- leave their work for military service are protected by a fed- tions to our members who serve on active duty. This includes, for eral law known as the Uniformed Services Employment and instance, restoring members’ shipping cards and restoring eligi- Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Under USERRA, bility to attend MITAGS or MITAGS-approved courses. Contact members of the National Guard and Reserve are entitled to be your MM&P Vice President or the International Secretary- reemployed in their civilian jobs after military service. USERRA Treasurer prior to deployment for more information. also requires employers to restore those returning from service In addition, if you leave your job to serve, you have the right the same or a comparable job and the benefits they would have to continue employer-based health coverage for you and your attained if they had not been absent for service. dependents for up to 24 months while in the military. If you don’t Under USERRA, the guardsman or reservist must: give the elect to continue coverage during your military service, you have civilian employer advance written or verbal notice of the pend- the right to be reinstated in your employer’s health plan when ing deployment and make clear his or her intention to return you are reemployed, generally without any waiting periods or to the job; apply to have the job back in a timely manner; serve exclusions (e.g., pre-existing condition exclusions) except for honorably. service-connected illnesses or injuries.

ALJ Hearing Transcripts Now Free The Coast Guard says it is making technical improvements administrative law judge docketing center free of charge. The fax to its administrative law judge (ALJ) program, including number is 1-877-3453 (1-877-CGFILE). introduction of a toll free call center and a program aimed at Free electronic or printed transcripts of hearings will also be greatly improving access to hearing transcripts. The call center is offered, the Coast Guard says. Introduction of the free service ends being created to help people fill out and file documents, as well the 25-year-long practice of charging people for copies of hearing as to explain the process that the Coast Guard uses to adjudicate transcripts. The docketing center will provide transcripts during the cases. The toll free number for the administrative law judge appeals process upon request. The Coast Guard said that transcript helpdesk is 1-866-612-7524. Documents can also be faxed to the hearings will also be posted on http://www.homeport.uscg.mil.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:11Sec1:11 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:03:22:03 PPMM WASHINGTON OBSERVER MIRAID Prepares to Bring New Members of Congress Up to Speed on Maritime Issues C. James Patti

As this issue of The Master, who will replace Smith, is a strong labor supporter. We look Mate & Pilot goes to press, forward to working with him in the next Congress. we are waiting for the Notwithstanding numerous Election Day successes newly elected and return- for our industry, a major challenge we face is the need to ing members of Congress educate so many members of Congress about the impor- to: receive committee and tance to the economic and military security of our nation subcommittee assignments; of a strong, competitive U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed merchant select the chairmen and marine. The number of senators and representatives with ranking members of com- first-hand, personal knowledge of the role our industry mittees and subcommittees; plays in time of war—providing critical sustainment to and set the rules and proce- America’s troops overseas—and the number of senators dures for legislative action and representatives who have cast votes or otherwise had for the 111th Congress. the opportunity to publicly indicate their support for the MM&P, MIRAID and our colleagues in the U.S.-flag programs and policies important to our industry, are at shipping industry are fortunate in knowing that many of their lowest levels in many years. our closest friends and supporters will be returning to Congress in 2009. This means they will once again be ready MIRAID and AMC will work closely together to work with us to enact a legislative agenda that promotes Perhaps for this reason above all—the fact that the mag- the U.S.-flag fleet and enhances employment opportunities nitude of the job before us is so great—the leadership for American mariners. and membership of MM&P and the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) have decided that our orga- In the House of Representatives, the leaders of the nizations should build on our longstanding, cooperative Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which relationship and work even more closely together in the has jurisdiction over a wide range of maritime issues, months ahead. It is more important than ever that MIRAID are returning: Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar and and the American Maritime Congress (AMC) coordinate Ranking Member John Mica. Also returning are the efforts at every step of the process: from the choice of Chairman and Ranking Member of the Coast Guard which legislative initiatives to pursue, to the preparation and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee: Elijah of materials and documents, to the actual lobbying to pass Cummings and Steve LaTourette. We will also welcome (or in some instances, to defeat) specific proposals. This back the leaders of the House Committee on Armed is precisely what MM&P and MEBA have indicated they Services, which has jurisdiction over the Maritime Security want MIRAID and AMC to do. As long as MM&P, MEBA Program: Committee Chairman Ike Skelton and Seapower and their respective contracted companies agree that this is Subcommittee Chairman Gene Taylor. the most productive and efficient way for us to proceed, we In the Senate, one of our industry’s strongest supporters, will continue to do so. Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye, will be relinquishing the chair- As I mentioned, we will be dealing with a 111th Congress manship of the Commerce Committee and taking over as made up of an overwhelmingly large number of individu- chairman of the Committee on Appropriations. Sen. Jay als with very little knowledge of our industry and with Rockefeller is expected to chair the Commerce Committee little if any track record on issues important to the U.S.-flag in the 111th Congress. Our industry lost a good friend in merchant marine—programs and policies like the Jones the Senate when Oregon Republican Gordon Smith failed Act, the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and the cargo to win reelection this year. But Jeff Merkley, the senator preference statutes.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:12Sec1:12 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:06:22:06 PPMM The number of senators and representatives with first-hand, personal knowledge of the role our industry plays in time of war—providing critical sustainment to America’s troops overseas—and the number of senators and representatives who have cast votes or otherwise had the opportunity to publicly indicate their support for the programs and policies important to our industry, are at their lowest levels in many years.

Ten years ago, for example, during the 105th Congress, in 1996 will be members of the 111th Congress: Republican MM&P and MIRAID urged Congress to respond to attacks Sens. Kit Bond (Mo.), Charles Grassley (Iowa), Jon Kyl against the Jones Act, the body of law that restricts the (Ariz.), Richard Lugar (Ind.), Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and carriage of cargo between American ports to U.S.-owned, Craig Thomas (Wyo.). U.S.-built and U.S.-crewed vessels. In response to our We find ourselves in the same position as far as cargo request, Reps. Joe Moakley (D-Mass.) and Gerald Solomon preference is concerned. During the Senate’s consider- (R-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to ation of HR 1350 in 1996, Sen. reaffirm support for the Jones Act Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) offered (H. Con. Res. 65). The resolution an amendment that would have served as a vehicle for members of limited the rate charged by U.S.-flag the House to indicate, through co- vessels for the carriage of preference sponsorship of the measure, their cargoes to no more than 6 percent support for the U.S.-flag maritime above the applicable foreign-flag industry. By the time the 105th shipping rate. It was the last time Congress ended, we had achieved the Senate had the opportunity overwhelming bipartisan sup- to vote specifically on a proposal port for the resolution: more than which would have directly affected a majority of the members of the the cargo preference program. House—244 representatives—had Grassley’s amendment was defeated signed on as cosponsors, which dis- (tabled) by a vote of 33–65. Of the couraged any legislative attempt to 65 senators who voted in sup- weaken or repeal the Jones Act. port of cargo preference and against Grassley’s anti-cargo Significantly, as we head into the 111th Congress, no preference amendment, no more than 31 (22 Democrats more than 102 of the 244 representatives who co-spon- and nine Republicans) will be members of the 111th Senate. sored H. Con. Res. 65 will be serving in the House of At the same time, 11 of the 33 senators who voted against Representatives. In other words, we went from having more cargo preference will be members: Democrats Max Baucus than 50 percent of the members of the House on record as (Mont.) and Herb Kohl (Wis.) and Republicans Kit Bond, being in support of the Jones Act ten years ago to the situ- Charles Grassley, Judd Gregg (N.H.), James Inhofe (Okla.), ation today, when only 25 percent of the members of the Jon Kyl, Richard Lugar, John McCain (Ariz.), Mitch House have a public record of support for the Jones Act. McConnell and Craig Thomas. The situation with respect to MSP is similar. On Sept. 24, We look forward to working with the new Administration 1996, the Senate passed HR 1350, the Maritime Security Act and the 111th Congress to fund, strengthen and enact pro- of 1995, by a vote of 88–10. It was the last time there was a grams and policies that are important to the growth and specific roll-call vote on MSP in the Senate. Significantly, operation of the U.S.-flag fleet and that preserve and cre- as the 111th Congress begins, no more than 37 senators (23 ate jobs for American maritime workers. We know the job Democrats, 13 Republicans and one Independent) who ahead of us will not be easy, but with maritime labor and voted for MSP in 1996 will still be serving in the Senate. management working together, our chance for success will But six of the 10 senators who voted against the MSP bill be that much greater.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:13Sec1:13 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:07:22:07 PPMM FEATURE ARTICLE Black Ball Ferry’s MV Coho Five Decades of Family Management, Seamanship and Pride James Mackrow and 110 cars. As a vital trade link between the United States and Vancouver Island, the Coho frequently carries semi trucks haul- ing produce from the docks and growers in California to the markets in Victoria and returning with paper and wood products for market in the States. She was re-powered in 2004 with two 12-cylinder General Motor EMD diesels which give her an oper- ating sea speed of 15 knots. Stepping aboard the Coho gives one a sense of going back in time to a more leisurely style of travel. Large windows running MV Coho entering Victoria Inner Harbor. “Notice the narrow entrance: loads the length of the lounges afford passengers stunning views in all of fun with seaplanes, whale-watching craft, pleasure boaters and us all trying directions from any vantage point onboard. The forward lounge to occupy the same spot,” says Coho's Chief Mate James Mackrow. gracefully follows the curvature of the bridge, with large win- The long blast of a ship’s whistle reverberates through a small dows that look out onto the bow. Passengers can take leisurely town nestled in the foothills of the majestic, snow-capped strolls along the passenger deck and enjoy the smell of the salt Olympic Mountains in this remote, northwestern corner of the air, or scan the waters in hopes of seeing pods of Orca whales, or continental United States. The locals moving around town on perhaps porpoise and sea lions. High bulwarks on the bow and this crisp spring morning seem not to even notice the sharp blast, screened railings running the length of the passenger deck offer though a few may take a quick glance at their watch when they those onboard a high degree of safety. hear it. Up in the foothills, tucked among the grand cedar and fir A unique aspect of the Coho is the longevity of ownership by trees, a child looks up from his bowl of cereal and says, to no one the Achesons. Their dedication to making the Coho a reliable link in particular, “there goes Daddy’s boat.” So starts the morning, as between the United States and Canada and their dedication to has been the case for the past 49 years, in Port Angeles, Wash., their workforce have instilled a sense of pride and commitment as the MV Coho, a car and passenger among the crew. Being a part of the ferry, begins its departure for Victoria, crew is like being a part of a family. British Columbia, located 19 miles to It has always been a belief at College-bound sons and daughters of the north across the Straits of Juan De many crewmembers have worked on Fuca. Black Ball and on the Coho the vessel during the summer to help pay tuition costs; some have even The Coho was built in 1959 by Black that family comes first. Ball Transport Inc., a company pri- decided to make their living on the vately owned by the husband and wife water, either on the Coho or else- team of Bob and Lois Acheson. The where in the industry. It has always vessel was designed by Philip Spaulding and Associates and built been a belief at Black Ball and on the Coho that family comes at Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Shipyard in Seattle. The clas- first. sic lines of the design can still be seen running through today’s Black Ball has had an organized workforce for its entire Alaska State and British Columbia ferry fleets, with the major 49-year history. The company maintains nearly 50 year-round, design difference being that Coho uses port and starboard side full-time positions and upwards of 100 seasonal full-time posi- doors instead of bow doors for vehicle loading and unloading tions. MM&P represents the deck officers; the engineering because of the weather conditions in the Straits of Juan De Fuca. officers are represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Although the crossings can be challenging at times, with a sum- Association; unlicensed crewmembers have representation mer westerly blowing in from the Pacific Ocean 64 miles to the through the Inland Boatmen’s Union; the Victoria dock staff is west or a winter southeasterly, the Coho has never missed a sail- represented by the Teamsters. All four unions have enjoyed long, ing because of inclement weather. She is so regular in her service fruitful relationships with Black Ball, demonstrating that a small, it is said you can set your watch by her arrivals and departures. privately owned company can be both profitable and unionized, The Coho is 341 feet long with a capacity of 1,000 passengers affording workers a wage and benefit package that makes it pos- sible to support a family.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:14Sec1:14 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:07:22:07 PPMM Four unions have enjoyed long, fruitful relationships with Black Ball, demonstrating that a small, privately owned company can be both profitable and unionized, affording workers a wage and benefit package that makes it possible to support a family

Captain Elmer Grasser’s crew photographed in Victoria Harbor: (left to right) Captain Steve Banfill’s crew photographed while the Coho was underway: (left Chief Mate James Mackrow, Second Mate Ben Rowland and Captian Grasser. to right) Second Mate Tom Bock, Captain Banfill and Chief Mate Greg Poole.

It is not unusual to meet employees who have worked for uproar among the locals, who questioned the wisdom of ending Black Ball for more than 15 years; some have worked at the such a dependable and historical link between the two countries. company for more than 30 years. The five deck officers, four Over the past 49 years, the Coho has carried over 21 million permanent and one relief, have a combined experience onboard people and 5 million vehicles between the two cities. In order of over 90 years; with the addition of two seasonal deck officers, to keep pace with the desires of the traveling public, Black Ball the combined experience exceeds 100 years. instituted a reservation and packaging program to alleviate any Manning is split between two undue ferry waits. The company also full-time crews, each working seven built a beautiful gift shop onboard that 12-hour days on and seven days off. The five deck officers, four retains the feel of the vessel’s history. All maintenance is conducted by the permanent and one relief, Many new challenges lie ahead. crew on a year-round basis. From With an eye to the possibilities of painting the hull and weather decks, have a combined experience future expansion, an operational to maintaining a well running engine name change—to Black Ball Ferry room and sparkling clean passenger onboard of over 90 years; with Line—is in the works. Though the facilities, the vessel is kept in top shape the addition of two seasonal company aims to be more dynamic by its dedicated crew. Even the most going forward, the foundations of its seasoned seafarer would be hard- deck officers, the combined future were laid nearly a half-century pressed to find areas of rust or leaking experience exceeds 100 years ago. From the captains to the cabin machinery. attendants, the crew’s primary goal is The past five years have seen new to afford the vessel’s patrons a reliable, challenges for Black Ball. A transition of ownership took place courteous, affordable and well-maintained link between the two after the passing of Lois Acheson. There have been changes in the cities. The glue that binds it all together is and always will be the leadership ranks following the retirement of the president and sense of commitment that exists between the company and its the passing of the company’s chief executive officer, port captain employees. and two senior masters. But true to the Black Ball tradition of Tomorrow, on a brisk spring morning, as a ship’s whistle hiring from within and affording employees a chance of advance- reverberates through the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, ment, every new member of the senior staff is a long-time com- a child will look up from her bowl of cereal and say, “Grandpa, pany employee, including some who started out as seasonal hires. there goes Mommy on your boat.” Black Ball also faces the challenges of a changing tourist industry. An advisory panel in Victoria recommended removal James Mackrow is chief mate/relief master on the MV Coho. For of the Coho from the city’s inner harbor, even though the Coho more information about Black Ball Transport and the Coho, go to is the largest carrier of passengers. This caused an impressive the company’s website, www.ferrytovictoria.com.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:15Sec1:15 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:08:22:08 PPMM NEWS FROM HEADQUARTERS Mike Rodriguez The “News From Headquarters” Medical NVIC column aims to keep MM&P On Sept. 15, the Coast Guard published the final version of members informed about some Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 04-08, Medical and of the key issues that are han- Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner Credentials dled on a daily basis by head- (Medical NVIC). Employers, industry organizations and labor all quarters staff. Since many of expressed deep concerns over the NVIC during its development. the issues are ongoing, we are Some of the problems that were foreseen at the outset are indeed often forced to cover them in beginning to emerge. installments. An example of an MM&P has voiced concerns over the fact that the medical ongoing issue of crucial impor- review process relies on Coast Guard evaluators headquartered tance to the membership is the at the National Maritime Center (NMC) in West Virginia to roll-out of the Transportation make determinations as to the fitness of duty of thousands of Workers’ Identification mariners. Since the evaluators at NMC never see the mariners, to Credential (TWIC). With the make their determinations they must rely on obtaining a battery April 15, 2009 deadline fast approaching, all members are urged to of test results and evaluations from the applicant, many of which keep up to date on TWIC news and to obtain the card quickly if may be unnecessary. MM&P has gone on record regarding the they haven’t done so already. risk that the system will get bogged down under the weight of numerous applications and because of delays in delivery to NMC TWIC of the “Recommended Evaluation Data.” Mariners must sched- The TWIC is an essential document for all mariners in all sectors ule appointments with specialists to gather all the information of the industry because it allows the holder to access, unescorted, required by NMC, appointments that may be difficult to schedule restricted areas of port facilities and vessels. There is a second rea- due to work rotations and the availability of appointments. son that the TWIC card is essential: a mariner’s license, merchant Our experience and discussions with other stakeholders show mariner’s document or STCW certificate may be suspended or that the NMC is not reviewing medical applications until six–eight revoked if he or she does not have a TWIC. The relevant language weeks after the applications arrive. Given these weaknesses in the appears in the TWIC regulations, 46 CFR, Chapter 1, paragraphs medical review system, MM&P is advising applicants for renewals 10.113 and 12.01-11: or raises in grade to anticipate delays and begin the process at least “By April 15, 2009 all mariners holding an active License, six months ahead of time. Certificate of Registry (COR) or STCW endorsement issued under MM&P members who have medical issues are advised to refer this part must hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification to the Medical NVIC and bring its requirements to the attention of Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security their doctors. Administration under 49 CFR part 1572. Failure to obtain or hold a valid TWIC may serve as a basis for suspension or revocation of a North Atlantic Right Whales mariner’s license, COR or STCW endorsement under 46 U.S.C. 7702 On Oct. 10, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric and 7703.” Administration (NOAA) published a Final Rule aimed at protect- ing North Atlantic right whales from ship strikes. The rule applies And: to all vessels greater than 65 feet, subject to U.S. jurisdiction or “By April 15, 2009 all mariners holding a Merchant Mariner’s entering or departing a port under U.S. jurisdiction. Federal ves- Document or STCW endorsement issued under this part must hold sels or those under contract to the federal government are exempt. a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) The rule amends 50 CFR Part 224 and establishes specific issued by the Transportation Security Administration under 49 CFR zones, depending upon the time of year, along the East Coast from part 1572. Failure to obtain or hold a valid TWIC may serve as a south of Port Canaveral to Boston, in which vessel speeds must basis for suspension or revocation of a mariner’s license, COR or not exceed 10 knots. Vessels may be operated in excess of 10 knots STCW endorsement under 46 U.S.C. 7702 and 7703.” under certain conditions provided the pilot or master logs the As this issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot was going to press, reason and other details for exceeding the speed limit. there were 135 days until the April 15 deadline. The number of The rule takes effect Dec. 9, 2008, and expires Dec. 9, 2013. For enrollments and the number of activations suggest that the more information visit http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/shipstrike. program is proceeding at a far slower pace than will be required The site features fact sheets, a link to the Federal Register notice to provide a working TWIC to the estimated 1.5 million men and and a Compliance Guide for Mariners. The Compliance Guide is women who will require one. also posted on MM&P’s website, www.bridgedeck.org. If you don’t already have your card, it makes sense to avoid the For more information about any of the topics discussed in this rush and go to the nearest TWIC enrollment center as soon as pos- article, please contact Mike Rodriguez, Executive Assistant to the sible to start the ball rolling. MM&P International President, at 410-850-8700 ext. 23 or [email protected].

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Wayne E. Aldridge, former instructor at the Pacific George R. Insana, shipping out of Maritime Institute (PMI). Pompano. He last sailed with USSM as chief mate on the Sealand Developer.

Charles Cabella, shipping out of New Orleans. He last sailed with AHL as first assistant engineer on the SS New River. William J. Mahoney III, shipping out of Los Angeles/ Long Beach. He last sailed with APL Marine as master of the President Adams.

John C. Chapman, shipping out of Gulf ports. He last sailed with Lykes Brothers as chief mate on the Letitia Lykes. Richard L. Maxwell, shipping out of New York/New Jersey. He last sailed with Maersk Lines as second mate on the Sealand Pride. Dennis J. Claus, shipping out of Seattle. He last sailed with Horizon Lines as second mate on the Sealand Tacoma.

David V. Myles, shipping out of San Francisco. He last sailed with Matson Navigation Company as chief mate on the John M. Crell, shipping out of Norfolk. He last sailed with Kauai. Horizon Lines as third mate on the Horizon Crusader.

Keith W. Restle, shipping out of James D. Hamblett, shipping out of Seattle. He last Charleston. He last sailed with Maersk sailed with Horizon Lines as second mate on the Horizon Falcon. Lines Limited as third mate on the Sealand Performance.

Roger L. Haskell, shipping out of Pompano. He last sailed with Patriot Contract Services as master of the USNS Hayes. William C. Skye, shipping out of Norfolk. He last sailed with Maersk Lines as chief mate of the Sealand Pride.

James D. Herron, shipping out of Seattle. He last sailed with Waterman Steamship Company as chief mate on the James H. White, computer program- Sgt. Matejec Kocak. mer with MM&P Plans.

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Over the past few months, concerns about a week, by calling 1-877-234-5151 or, for the worldwide financial and credit crisis Spanish speakers, 1-888-732-9020. have been uppermost in our thoughts. All eligible MM&P Health & Benefit Plan September Trustees Meeting participants and their covered dependents The Board of Trustees held their final should know that they can avail themselves meeting of 2008 at MITAGS on Sept. of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24-25. Below is a summary of the actions to help cope with the stress. The services they took at the meeting. available to our membership through Ceridian LifeWorks are described below. MM&P Pension Plan Assistance Program Pension Plan Financial Status Offers Free Advice for Tough Times The Trustees are concerned with the impact that the worldwide “We are receiving more calls from people in financial crisis than financial and credit crisis have had on the MM&P Pension Plan. ever before,” says a spokesperson for Ceridian LifeWorks. “People Since the Pension Plan is subject to the funding requirements of are facing bankruptcy, or foreclosure on their homes, or they the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), the consultants will need emergency resources to help with utilities, food and other review the funded status of the Plan as of Dec. 31, the end of the basic necessities.” For more information on the free services Plan year. The Trustees have decided to move up their first meet- that are available to eligible MM&P members through Ceridian ing of 2009 to Jan. 14-15 in order to review the Pension Plan’s LifeWorks, go to www.lifeworkshr.com. Enter the username investment results for 2008 and to decide what options they have MMP and the password, which is 5100. with respect to what “zone” the Plan will be in after year end and The services that are offered free of charge to MM&P mem- what impact that will have on the Plan. They have also decided bers and employees include seminars on topics such as Managing to retain their originally scheduled Feb. 4-5 meeting dates in Your Money in Today’s Economy; Managing Stress and Personal case they need additional time to meet to discuss their options. Budgeting; and phone consultations with master’s-level financial We will keep you posted on what the Trustees decide at these consultants who have dual training in emotional and financial meetings. issues. LifeWorks consultants are highly skilled in helping people Pensioner COLA deal with stress, emotional challenges, workplace change and The Trustees received a report from the Administrator which uncertainty. said that because the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by Publications available online include: at least 3 percent during the relevant measuring period, there • Coping with Uncertain Financial Times will be a pensioners’ COLA effective Jan. 1, 2009, provided that • Resources for a Financial Emergency the Pensioner has not received the maximum number of COLAs • Dealing with the Possibility of Foreclosure on Your Home under the Plan’s provisions. • When Your Family Income Changes • When You’re Having Trouble Paying Medical Bills MM&P Health & Benefit Plan • Making Utility Payments • Ten Tips for Living Within Your Means Reimbursement of Medicare Part B Premiums • Shopping Tips to Save Time and Money The Trustees approved the renewal of the reimbursement of • Food Assistance Programs Medicare Part B premiums for those Medicare-eligible co-pay • Dealing with Workplace Change pensioners who meet the eligibility requirements of the rules • Financial Strategies and Steps to Take Following a Layoff and regulations effective for calendar year 2009. If you meet the • Getting Back to Normal Following a Work-Force following conditions, you will be eligible for reimbursement in Reduction 2009: • Bouncing Back, Staying Resilient Though the Challenges • A gross monthly pension of $2,000 or less; and of Life • Twenty (20) years of pension credit (receiving a regular • Getting Out of Debt: A Step-by-Step Guide pension); or • Totally disabled with 10 (ten) years of pension credit You can also contact Ceridian LifeWorks by phone. This con- (receiving a disability pension) fidential assistance service is available 24 hours a day, seven days

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:18Sec1:18 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:14:22:14 PPMM Due to the increase in the cost of this benefit, the Trustees the end of the last paragraph of that section and by add- have decided to review it annually. This reimbursement may be ing the following language to read as follows: terminated at any time. Delta Dental “provided further, however, that effective January 1, 2008, services for ‘movement therapy’ treatment The Board approved a two-year renewal of the contract with our for degenerated joints shall be covered if recom- dental provider, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, effective Oct. 1, mended and prescribed by a treating Physician and 2008. Delta has agreed to not increase its current monthly if the treating Physician has concluded that such administrative fee for two years. treatment will avoid the medical necessity of an Aetna Long-Term Care Insurance arthroplasty.” The Trustees reviewed the written proposal from Prudential to take over the Plan’s long term care (LTC) insurance program 2) Article III (Eligibility), Section 6.C (Pacific Maritime from Aetna, which has decided to stop offering such insurance to Region Employees -- Retirees) is amended by adding new clients as of Dec. 31, 2009. The Trustees agreed to continue the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph to offer this voluntary coverage under the Plan and, after review- of that subsection to read as follows: ing Prudential’s proposal, they directed the Administrator, the “Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Segal Company and Fund General Counsel to coordinate with Surviving Spouses of Pacific Maritime Region Retirees, who Aetna and Prudential to ensure a smooth transition. There are die after June 1, 2008, may continue coverage for benefits for approximately 128 members currently participating in this pro- themselves and their Eligible Dependents by paying to the Plan gram. Each individual will have the option either to convert their the amount of contributions required for such coverage as deter- Aetna policy to Prudential or to stay with the Aetna plan. Aetna mined by the Trustees.” and Prudential have advised us that each current participant will receive letters during the middle of next year explaining their 3) Article IV (Benefit Provisions), Part A (Comprehensive options. As we work through the details of this transition, we will Major Medical Benefits), Section 2.J.2 (Covered keep you posted. Charges – Transplant Surgery – National Organ Pilot Open Enrollment Period Transplant Program), Section 3 (Deductible Amount), Section 4 (Benefits), Section 5 (Limitations) and Section The Trustees received the Administrator’s report that, in accor- 12 (Out-Patient Surgical Benefit); Part B (Prescription dance with the Plan’s rules and regulations and with federal Drug Benefit), Section 3 (Retail Program for Short law, the pilots will have an open enrollment period from Nov. 1 Term Medication) and Section 4 (Mail Order Drug to Dec. 31, 2008. Any pilot and his or her eligible spouse and Program); and Part F (Dental Benefits), Section 3 dependent(s) who are not currently covered under the Health (Benefit Amount) is amended by changing all references & Benefit Plan may apply for health coverage. The following to “January 1, 2009” to “January 1, 2011”. requirements must be met: • Pilots must be dues-paying members of MM&P; • The Pilot Branch must send a Pilot Permanent Data AMENDMENT NO. 16 TO THE Card; and M.M.&P. PENSION PLAN • One (1) month’s premium must be paid to establish SECOND RESTATED REGULATIONS eligibility (December). All coverage will commence Jan. 1, 2009, and January’s pre- 1) Article III (Types of Pensions, Eligibility and Amounts mium will be billed with the monthly billing statement for the for Pensions), Section 3.21(c) (Partial Lump-Sum Branch. If you have any questions, please contact the Plan Office. Payment Option) is amended by changing the reference to “90 days prior to retirement” to “180 days prior to Plan Amendments retirement”. The following Plan amendments were adopted by the Board of Trustees at the Sept. 24-25, 2008 meeting: 2) Article III (Types of Pensions, Eligibility and Amounts for Pensions), Sections 3.22(a), (b) and (c) (Lump-Sum AMENDMENT NO. 109 TO THE Payment Option) are amended by changing all refer- M.M.& P. HEALTH & BENEFIT PLAN ences to “90 days prior to his retirement” to “180 days RULES AND REGULATIONS prior to his retirement”. 3) Article V (Husband-and-Wife Pension and Benefits to 1) Article I (Definitions), Section 16 (Physician) is Survivors), Section 5.02(e) (Husband-and-Wife Pension amended by replacing the period with a semi-colon at

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at Retirement) is amended by changing all references in Sections 408(a) or 408(b) of the Code to “90 days” and “90-day” to “180 days” and “180-day”, (collectively referred to as an “IRA”) that respectively. is established on behalf of the designated beneficiary and that will be treated as an 4) Article VI (Application, Benefit Payments and inherited IRA pursuant to the provisions Retirement), Section 6.17(a)(1) (Maximum Benefits – of Section 402(c)(11) of the Code. The General Limitations) is amended by deleting the period determination of any required minimum at the end of the first sentence thereof and adding the distribution within the meaning of Section following language: 401(a)(9) of the Code that is ineligible for rollover will be made in accordance with “(hereinafter, “Testing Compensation”). For IRS Notice 2007-7, Q&A 17 and 18.” purposes of the preceding sentence, Testing Compensation for any year will not exceed the AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE limitations of Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal M.M.& P. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT Revenue Code for any calendar year in which such ACCOUNT PLAN year of service begins; provided that this require- ment shall not reduce a Participant’s benefit level SECOND RESTATED REGULATIONS accrued as of the end of 2008 without regard to this requirement.” 1) Article VI (Payment of Benefits and Eligibility), Section 6.10 (Direct Rollover of Benefits), Subsection (b) 5) Article VI (Application, Benefit Payments and (Definitions), Paragraph (iii) (Distributee) is amended Retirement), Section 6.17(b)(1) (Maximum Benefits – by replacing the period with a comma at the end of the Definitions) is amended by deleting the period at the last sentence of that Paragraph and by adding the fol- end of the second sentence thereof and adding the fol- lowing language to read as follows: lowing language to read as follows: “as is a nonspouse beneficiary as provided in “prior to 2004, then for 2004 and 2005, the greater of Subsection (c) below.” 5.5 or the rate specified for determining Actuarial Equivalence under Section 1.16, and for periods 2) Article VI (Payment of Benefits and Eligibility), Section after 2005, the greatest of 5.5 , a rate that provides 6.10 (Direct Rollover of Benefits) is amended by adding a benefit of not more than 105 of the benefit that the following new Subsection (c) to read as follows: could be provided if the Applicable Interest Rate were used, or the rate specified for determining “(c) A nonspouse beneficiary, within the mean- Actuarial Equivalence under Section 1.16.” ing of Section 401(a)(9) of the Code, may authorize a direct rollover to an individual 6) Article VI (Application, Benefit Payments and retirement account or annuity described Retirement), Section 6.18(b)(iii) (Direct Rollover of in Sections 408(a) or 408(b) of the Code Benefits – Definitions – Distributee) is amended by (collectively referred to as an “IRA”) that replacing the period with a comma at the end of the last is established on behalf of the designated sentence of that Paragraph and by adding the following beneficiary and that will be treated as an language to read as follows: inherited IRA pursuant to the provisions of Section 402(c)(11) of the Code. The “as is a nonspouse beneficiary as provided in determination of any required minimum Subsection (c) below.” distribution within the meaning of Section 401(a)(9) of the Code that is ineligible for 7) Article VI (Payment of Benefits and Eligibility), Section rollover will be made in accordance with 6.18 (Direct Rollover of Benefits) is amended by adding IRS Notice 2007-7, Q&A 17 and 18.” the following new Subsection (c) to read as follows: 3) Article VII (Normal Form of Payment), Section 7.06 “(c) A nonspouse beneficiary, within the mean- (Waiver of Spousal Benefits) is amended by changing all ing of Section 401(a)(9) of the Code, may references to “90 days” and “90-day” to “180 days” and authorize a direct rollover to an individual “180-day”, respectively. retirement account or annuity described

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Each year, the MM&P Health and Benefit Plan awards scholarships to six dependents of members of the Offshore Group who have distinguished themselves in academics and extracurricular activities, including community service. As long as the students continue to meet the eligibility requirements, the scholarships are renewable for four years of college study. For more information, contact the MM&P Health & Benefit Plan at 410-850-8500. Congratulations and best wishes to the 2008-2009 scholarship winners.

Martina Allen, daughter of Madeline R. Mignano, daughter of Offshore member Ian D. Allen, Offshore member Thomas J. Mignano, has is attending the University of worked with young children at an after- Montana-Missoula, studying school and summer daycare program for the business and psychology, with past four years and is majoring in education a minor in music performance at Texas A&M University. She enjoys sailing, and viola. She thanks her parents kayaking and surfing. Madeline says “My for giving her this opportunity. “Although business and psychol- father has sailed with AHL Shipping my ogy don’t necessarily follow in my father’s footsteps, I intend to whole life and I’ve always enjoyed visiting pursue these subjects taking with me all that he has taught and him on his ship. He passed along his love of shared,” she says. the ocean and I feel fortunate to have grown up by the sea. The MM&P scholarship will be of tremendous help in pursuing my Matthew Diggins, son of goal. I am most grateful to receive this award.” Offshore member Bernard Diggins, was captain of the water polo team Kieran Spaulding, daughter of in high school and a member of the Offshore member Eugene “Geno” swim team, on which he excelled Spaulding, graduated with honors from the in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle. Indiana Academy of Science, Mathematics He also enjoys playing guitar and and Humanities. Kieran participated in piano. He is currently studying global student government and is an avid athlete, economics and civil engineering at lettering in volleyball, soccer, basketball, the University of California at Santa cheerleading, track and softball. Her real joy is track, where she Cruz and at Berkeley. He would like holds numerous records and excelled at the state finals for shot to thank everyone who has made this put and discus. Kieran is attending Indiana University, where she scholarship possible. majors in history and minors in Spanish and biology.

Janelle Kelley, daughter of Benjamin Wilkin, son of Offshore Offshore member J.P. Kelley, member Ronald Wilkin, graduated with graduated from Spruce Creek honors from Struthers High School, where High School, where she was a he played on the basketball team. His bas- top International Baccalaureate ketball career was cut short by multiple knee student and a member of the injuries. These injuries led to his interest National Honor Society. She was in medicine, anatomy and biology. He is also a dedicated member of the attending Arizona State University, where Papillion Dance Ensemble and he is enrolled in the biomedical engineering was voted “Dancer of the Year” by her peers. She attends the program. “I am very grateful for the life provided by my father’s University of Florida where she is majoring in psychology and MM&P membership,” Benjamin says. “I am especially thankful communication sciences and disorders. She says, “My father, as a for the scholarship I am receiving, and with it the opportunity to member of the American Merchant Marine, has taught me work represent my family and my MM&P family.” ethic, determination and other qualities that have carried me through life. I am very grateful to MM&P for this award.”

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:21Sec1:21 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:16:22:16 PPMM placeholder NEWS FROM BRIEFS MITAGS Congratulations Recent Graduates! MITAGS would like to congratulate the following graduates of the Chief Mate/Master (CMM) Program for their diligence and hard work. Phillip A. George Edward Brady III Darley Hervias joined completed joined MM&P in April all Chief MM&P in 2003. He lives in Mate/Master 1995, after Haverstraw, N.Y., courses on graduat- with his wife, Sept. 26. After ing from Priscilla Ann, graduating the Harry and children, from the U.S. Lundeberg 10-year-old Austin Merchant School of Schuyler and seven-year-old Tyler Jared. Marine Seamanship. He ships out of MM&P’s New York/New Academy at George has a Jersey Hall. When he is not shipping, he Kings Point second mate’s enjoys spending quality time with his in 2001, license and ships out of MM&P’s New family, hiking, bicycling and boating. He he joined York/New Jersey Hall. He lives in Canyon also likes going to NASCAR races with MM&P. Philip, who lives in Mobile, Ala., Lake, Texas, with his companion, Karen his family. “I feel relieved to have com- recently received his “B” book. He enjoys Reyes, and their daughter, Jesilyn. In his pleted the Chief Mate/Master courses,” he traveling throughout the United States to free time, George enjoys spending time says. “A weight has been lifted from my visit with fellow merchant mariners and with family, hunting and fishing. He com- shoulders. Now I can move on to the next members of his family. pleted all Chief Mate and Master Courses level. I’m thankful for all the support my on Dec. 7, 2007. family has given me through the years.” Son of MITAGS Instructor Curtis Fitzgerald Recognized for Law Enforcement Work The son of MITAGS instructor Curtis Fitzgerald was recognized in October for his work in the fight against drunk driving. Mark Fitzgerald and a number of other officers received the Law Enforcement Medal and a uniform bar for exceptional service in a ceremony attended by over 400 people. “The awardees are on the front lines in the fight against drunk driving in Mark Fitzgerald, a deputy in the Calvert Maryland,” said State Highway Administrator Neil J. Pedersen as he distributed the awards. County Sheriff's Office and the son of “We owe so much to the men and women on the force.” The officers were joined on stage by MITAGS instructor Curtis Fitzgerald, was family and friends. In all, Maryland law enforcement officers made more than 24,000 arrests recently recognized for his efforts to combat drunk driving in the state of Maryland. in 2008 for drunk driving. Revisions to Notice Regarding Addition of VSO Endorsement to STCW-95 Certificate The Coast Guard is in the process of implementing a new rule passport photo, originals of your security course certificate, cop- that will require all mariners sailing in the position of Vessel ies of your license, MMD, STCW certificate and TWIC if you Security Officer (VSO) on foreign voyages to have the VSO have one to your local REC (where staffers will forward to NMC). endorsement by July 1, 2009. MM&P members and tuition NMC will re-issue your STCW-95 certificate, with the security students who have taken the MITAGS/PMI Vessel, Company, endorsement, at no charge. Note: The TWIC is not mandatory and Facility Security Officer (VCF) course, or its predecessor, the until April 15, 2009, but MM&P has received reports that some MITAGS/PMI Security Officer-Port, Company, and Ship (PCS) RECs are demanding a copy of it. MITAGS and MM&P are work- course (from April 2003 to April 2005) have met the certified ing with the Coast Guard to clarify this issue. training requirement of this new regulation. Those who have taken a security course that is not approved To obtain the endorsement, send your application (CG-719B), will have to take a one-day refresher course.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:22Sec1:22 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:18:22:18 PPMM The Faces of MITAGS MM&P’s training institutes, MITAGS and PMI, are known throughout the industry for excel- lence in education. But not everyone is familiar with the instructors who drive the programs offered at the union’s schools. In this issue, The Master, Mate & Pilot profiles Don Merkle, who teaches fire fighting, confined space safety, HAZMAT, damage control and chemical, biological and radiological defense (CBRD) at MITAGS.

Where were you born and where “When I was a kid, if you weren’t did you grow up? working, you were either roller I was born in Baltimore and raised in Lower skating, in church or at the firehouse. Magothy Beach, here in Anne Arundel County, as I always wanted to be a fire fighter.” part of a large, extended family. In the summer there were 500-600 families living in the How did you get involved in safety training? When I was in the Air Force in Kansas and Ohio, I did cross community; in the winter, training in what was then called “crash rescue.” There were no there were only about 10 emergency medical technicians then. families, and we were one In Kansas, I slept in the mortuary. The hearse was also the of them. I grew up in a ambulance. You could slide a coffin or a stretcher in, depending. Don Merkle teaches fire fighting and union family: my father We would cover up the cross and put on a light, or take off the a range of other safety courses at and his father were union light and uncover the cross. If a person died on the way to the MITAGS. electricians. hospital, you just detoured and took him to the mortuary. In 1968, I was part of the first class to graduate from the Describe your youth. Anne Arundel County Fire Academy. Emergency medi- We were poor. There was no running water in the house. My cal training (EMT) had started up as a discipline in the late grandfather on my mother’s side owned a marina. I started 1960s. I taught the first EMT course on the East Coast at working there, pumping gas, at the age of 10. By the age of 13, I George Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. was working on a pile driver. It was hard, dirty work: we were Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was brand new back always covered in creosote; we used to jump into the water to then. It was a fascinating field, based in large part on the exper- wash ourselves off, but then the creosote would burn you even tise that had been accumulated in Vietnam. more. I cut lawns and worked as a soda jerk, anything to make a couple of dollars. What brought you to MITAGS? I had become a lieutenant in the Anne Arundel Fire When did you become interested in safety? Department. I used to do CPR marathons, where we would When I was a kid, if you weren’t working, you were either roller train 1,000-2,000 people over a weekend. A MITAGS instruc- skating, in church or at the firehouse. I always wanted to be a fire tor who had taken one of my courses invited me to teach CPR fighter. My father was a volunteer fire fighter and so were all my at MITAGS. They didn’t pay me anything but they did give me friends from school. I became an active fire fighter at the age of 16. dinner. I had 10 years in the fire department and was well up the I delivered my first baby when I was 16 or 17. Since you had ladder when I was offered a full-time position at MITAGS in to be 18 to take the baby delivery course, the lady actually deliv- 1978, to set up the four-week medical program. ered the baby herself. She talked me through it. At the hospital, Now I teach fire fighting and confined space hazards for they asked which one of us they should admit, me or her. MITAGS and I teach CBRD and damage control for Military At 18, after finishing high school in Severna Park, I joined Sealift Command. the Air Force. I was originally supposed to become an air traffic This has been the best opportunity of my life. I’ve authored controller but one night they changed my orders and I became two text books. I’ve travelled to the West Coast, Europe and an air policeman instead. I was assigned to strategic air com- the Caribbean. I’ve taught fire fighters from all over the world: mand, guarding the country’s nuclear assets: first in Salina, the United States, Canada, Panama, Europe and Malaysia. I feel Kansas, then at Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico, where I like I’m a part of this place and this group. I consider myself lived in a Hispanic community and learned to speak Spanish. extremely fortunate. To have a job you love and get paid for: Later, I was assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. what a kick.

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William L. Anderson, 90, died June 8. A pensioner since John R. Curtin, 80, died July 9. 1973 and a resident of Cookeville, Tenn., he last sailed for A pensioner since 1994 and United States Lines as master of the SS Pioneer Contractor. a resident of Brigantine, N.J., he last sailed for Sealand Services as master of the Reuben R. Baker Jr., 81, died July 13. A resident of MV Sealand Integrity. Wellfleet, Mass., and a pensioner since 1998, he last sailed He enjoyed fishing. He for Sealand as second mate on the Sealand Pacer. is survived by: Fred Jr; Ken Roman; Frances Chamberlain; Sharon Roy D. Brooks Jr., 87, died July 4. A Laterza; Stan Conn; and pensioner since 1984 and a resident of Kathy Conn. Houston, he last sailed for Connecticut Transport Inc. as chief mate on the Connecticut. He enjoyed saltwater fish- Raymond N. Curtis, 51, died July 21. A resident of Cheney, ing and boating. He loved telling stories Wash., he last sailed for Crowley Marine as second mate on and had a great sense of humor. He is the Pathfinder. He enjoyed spending time with his family, survived by: sons, Glen and John; four camping, boating and fishing. He is survived by his wife, grandsons; two granddaughters; and Jeannette, and five children: Kevin, Colton, Jaime, Shawna eight great-grandchildren. and Tanner.

Joseph L. Bruneau, 85, died July 22. A pensioner since 1994 Robert W. Davenport, 50, died May 18. A resident and a resident of Astoria, Ore., he last sailed for Matson of Wilmington, Del., he last sailed for AHL Shipping Navigation Company as chief mate on the Hawaiian Queen. Company as third assistant engineer on The Monseigneur. He was a member of the Council of American Master Mariners, the Merchant Marine Veterans and the Naval Reserve. His wife, Orabelle, son, David, and three grand- Philip W. Dickson, 89, died July 7. A pensioner since 1979 children survive him. and a resident of Peoria, Ariz., he last sailed for American President Lines as third mate on the President Taft. Ernest C. Bugel, 84, died April 27. A resident of Tucson and a pensioner since 1984, he last sailed for Grace Lines John Joseph Dorsa, 80, died Aug. 6. A pensioner since Inc. on the Santa Paula. 1967 and a resident of Pearisburg, Va., he last sailed for the Panama Canal Commission as a Panama Canal pilot. His wife, Evelyn, survives him. Francis M. Corveleyn, 83, died Aug. 18. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Hobe Sound, Moulton Doughty, 80, died July 29. A resident of Old Fla., he last sailed for United Saybrook, Conn., and a pensioner since 1985, he last sailed States Lines as master of the for Puerto Rico Marine Management as third mate on the American Spitfire. He served in SS San Juan. His wife, Carolyn, two daughters and one the Pacific Theater during World grandson survive him. War II on the troop transport Fac Muhlenberg, as well as in the Korean and Vietnam con- Kenneth R. Hall, 95, died July 19. A resident of North flicts. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, Conway, N.H., and a pensioner since 1967, he last sailed for woodcarving and golf. His sons, Victory Carriers as third mate on the Monticello Victory. A Michael, Eric, Christopher and daughter, Janet, survives him. Kevin, and his daughter, Remi, survive him. John O. Hooper, 85, died June 16. A pensioner since 1989 and a resident of Saluda, N.C., he last sailed for United States Lines as third mate on the American Accord.

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:24Sec1:24 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:23:22:23 PPMM Lawrence D. King, 87, died July 23. A resident of Joseph F. Ronne, 90, died July 5. A Decatur, Ala., and a pensioner since 1981, he last sailed resident of Durban, South Africa, and for Waterman Steamship as third mate on the SS William a pensioner since 1982, he last sailed for Hooper. He enjoyed gardening, bicycling, traveling, and Hudson Waterways as third mate on the was a long-time member of the Evergreen Kiwanis Club. Transeastern. He loved to write. After His nephews, J. Crawford Jr. and Charles D. King, survive retiring from the sea, he graduated from him. the University of Alaska, Juneau, in 1987. He is survived by: his wife, Mary; daugh- ter, Anne; sons, Joseph and Peter; six grandchildren; and Donn W. Knight, 81, died April 17. A five great-grandchildren. pensioner since 1993 and a resident of Salem, Ore., he last sailed for Matson Navigation as third mate on the SS Kauai. Harold M. Shay, 81, died June 29. A pensioner since He enjoyed reading and traveling 1983 and a resident of Hollywood, Fla., he last sailed for the missions of the West Coast. He Trinidad Corporation as master of the SS Bordeaux. is survived by: his children, Laurie, K.C. Doughtery, Steven and Elizabeth; Clarence A. Shields Jr., 87, died June 22. A resident of nine grandchildren; and eleven great- Mobile, Ala., and a pensioner since 1983, he last sailed grandchildren. for Mt. Washington Tankers as third mate on the Mt. Washington. Jerome Konkel, 84, died May 27. A resident of Mequon, Wis., and a pensioner since 1968, he last sailed for Amoco Woodrow F. Shipman, 63, died July Shipping Company as master of the SS Amoco Connecticut. 23. A pensioner since 1999 and a His wife, Dorothy, survives him. resident of New Orleans, he last sailed for Waterman Steamship Company as second mate on the SS Stonewall Ralph A. McDonald, 87, died Oct Jackson. He loved Broadway musicals 26. A resident of Metairie, La., and a and whitewater rafting. He is survived pensioner since 1984, he last sailed by: his wife, Peggy; daughter, Maya; for Delta Lines as master of the son, Otis; two grandchildren; and Delta Norte. He enjoyed woodwork- brother, Barney. ing and dancing, and was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by: Warren A. Weymouth, 95, died Oct 8. A resident of New his wife, Sydney; son, Ralph; daugh- Orleans and a pensioner since 1982, he last sailed for Lykes ter, Charlene; former wife, Muriel; Brothers Steamship Company as master of the SS Shirley and two grandsons. Lykes. He served on many merchant vessels during World War II. A member of the Propeller Club and the American Legion, he was also one of the oldest (both in years of ser- Oscar Owen, 103, died July 30. A vice and age) members of the New Orleans chapter of the pensioner since 1970 and a resident Council of American Master Mariners, where he served of Pompano Beach, Fla., he last as secretary/treasurer and president. He is survived by: sailed for Emmanuel Kulukundis two sons, Charles and Stephen Paul; and many grand- and as master of the SS Achilles. Mary great-grandchildren. Owen survives him. Charles Stanley Wilson, 90, died July 21. A resident of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a pensioner since 1984, he worked for MM&P as Tampa port representative. He is survived by: two stepsons, Robert, and Frederick; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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International Headquarters Legal Department Randi Ciszewski Houston John Singleton U.S. Navy Civil Service Wayne Farthing 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B International Counsel Pilots Representative Agent-Gulf Ports Linthicum Heights, Ext. 19 District No.1-PCD, Nell Wilkerson MD 21090-1953 [email protected] MEBA (AFL-CIO) Representative Phone: 410-850-8700 444 North Capitol St., NW Temporary street address: Fax: 410-850-0973 Gabriel Terrasa Suite 800 Associate Counsel c/o MEBA 316 Broadway [email protected] Washington, DC 20001 Temporary postal address: www.bridgedeck.org Ext. 45 Phone: 202-638-5355 [email protected] P. O. Box 5519, Fax: 202-638-5369 Pasadena, TX 77508 [email protected] International Officers Communications No faxes please Phone: 713-649-8812 Timothy A. Brown Lisa Rosenthal Fax: 713-649-6101 President Communications Director Offshore Membership Group [email protected] Ext. 17 Ext. 27 Rich May [email protected] [email protected] communications@ Vice President-Atlantic Ports bridgedeck.org Glen P. Banks Bob Groh Jacksonville Secretary-Treasurer Accounting Vice President-Gulf Ports Liz Pettit Ext. 21 Beverly Gutmann Don Marcus Representative [email protected] International Comptroller Vice President-Pacific Ports 349 E. 20th St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 Executive Offices Ext. 12 [email protected] Boston Phone: 904-356-0041 George Quick Dan Cartmill Fax: 904-353-7413 Vice President Dan Goggin [email protected] Government Employees’ Pilot Membership Group Representatives Membership Group Los Angeles/Long Beach Ext. 20 Harbour Pointe East [email protected] Randi Ciszewski 80 Everett Ave. – Suite 211 David H. Boatner Mike Rodriguez Representative Chelsea, MA 02150 Agent-Pacific Ports Executive Assistant District No.1-PCD, Phone: 617-884-8680 533 N. Marine Ave. to the President MEBA (AFL-CIO) Fax: 617-884-8438 Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Ext. 23 444 North Capitol St., NW [email protected] Phone: 310-834-7201 [email protected] Suite 800 Fax: 310-834-6667 Washington, DC 20001 Charleston [email protected] Richard Plant Phone: 202-638-5355 Elise Silvers Director of Special Projects Miami/Port Everglades Fax: 202-638-5369 Representative Ext. 36 [email protected] 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Bob Groh [email protected] Vice President-Gulf David H. Boatner 1st Floor Audrey Scharmann Andrea Fortin West Coast Contact Charleston, SC 29407 Executive Secretary Dave Goff Los Angeles/Long Beach Phone: 843-766-3565 Ext. 17 Representatives 533 N. Marine Ave. Fax: 843-766-6352 [email protected] [email protected] 540 East McNab Rd., Suite B Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Pompano Beach, FL Diane Chatham Phone: 310-834-7201 Honolulu 33060-9354 Executive Secretary Fax: 310-834-6667 Randy Swindell Phone: 954-946-7883 Ext. 21 [email protected] Fax: 954-946-8283 [email protected] Representative 707 Alakea St. - No. 212 [email protected] Honolulu, HI 96813 [email protected] Phone: 808-523-8183 Fax: 808-538-3672 [email protected]

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:26Sec1:26 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:26:22:26 PPMM New Orleans Seattle Alaska Marine Pilots Caribbean Harbor Pilots Sue Bourcq Don Marcus Peter S. Garay P.O. Box 34336 Representative Vice President-Pacific President Ponce, PR 00734-4336 3330 West Esplanade, Ste 209 Kathleen O. Moran P.O. Box 920226 Phone: 787-848-7180 Metairie, LA 70002-3454 Representative Dutch Harbor, AK 99692 Charleston Branch Pilots Phone: 504-837-5700 15208 52nd Ave. South Phone: 907-581-1240 Whit Smith Fax: 504-834-1815 Suite 100 Fax: 907-581-1372 6 Concord St. [email protected] Seattle, WA 98188 [email protected] P.O. Box 179 Phone: 206-441-8700 New York/New Jersey Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Charleston, SC 29402 Fax: 206-448-8829 Phone: 843-577-6695 Richard May [email protected] Jim Dooley Fax: 843-577-0632 Vice President-Atlantic [email protected] P.O. Box 2767 26 Journal Square, Ste 1502 Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Columbia Bar Pilots Jersey City, NJ 07306 Tampa Phone: 361-884-5899 John Torjusen Phone: 201-963-1900 Laura Cenkovich Fax: 361-884-1659 100 16th St. Fax: 201-963-5403 Representative Associated Branch Pilots Astoria, OR 97103-3634 [email protected] 202 S. 22nd St., Suite 205 Phone: 503-325-2641 Assistant Port Agent Tampa, FL 33605-6308 Mike Lorino Jr. 201-963-1918 Phone: 813-247-2164 3813 N.Causeway Blvd. Columbia River Pilots Suite 100 [email protected] Fax: 813-248-1592 Alan J. Widme Metairie, LA 70002 [email protected] Branch Agent Norfolk, Va. Phone: 504-831-6615 13225 N. Lombard Patricia Powell Association of Maryland Pilots Portland, OR 97203 Representative Pilot Membership Group Phone: 503-289-9922 1058 West 39th St. George A. Quick Eric Nielsen Norfolk, VA 23508 Vice President President Coos Bay Pilots 3720 Dillon St. Phone: 757-489-7406 3400 N. Furnace Rd. Charles L. Yates Baltimore, MD 21224 Fax: 757-489-1715 Jarrettsville, MD 21084 President Phone: 410-276-1337 [email protected] Phone: 410-557-8757 686 North Front St. Fax: 410-276-1364 Fax: 410-557-7082 Coos Bay, OR 97420-2331 San Francisco [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 541-267-6555 Sandy Candau Biscayne Bay Pilots Fax: 541-267-5256 Representative East Coast 450 Harrison St. - Room 209 Regional Representative Captain Michael McDonnell Crescent River Port Pilots Chairman San Francisco, CA 94105-2691 Timothy J. Ferrie Allen J. “A.J.” Gibbs 2911 Port Blvd. Phone: 415-777-5074 201 Edgewater St. President Miami, FL 33132 Fax: 415-777-0209 Staten Island, NY 10305 8712 Highway 23 Phone: 305-374-2791 [email protected] Phone: 718-448-3900 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Fax: 718-447-1582 Fax: 305-374-2375 San Juan, Puerto Rico Phone: 504-392-8001 [email protected] Boston Pilots Fax: 504-392-5014 Eduardo Iglesias Representative Gulf Coast Greg Farmer Galveston-Texas City Pilots Regional Representative 256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11 Miramar Plaza Center John Halvorsen East Boston, MA 02128 Suite 203A Richard D. Moore 1301 Pelican Island #1 Phone: 617-569-4500 954 Ponce de Leon Ave. 8150 S. Loop E. Galveston, TX 77554-2815 Fax: 617-564-4502 Santurce, PR 00907 Houston, TX 77017 Phone: 409-740-3347 Boat: 617-569-4503 Phone: 787-724-3600 Phone: 713-645-9620 Fax: 409-740-3393 Fax: 787-723-4494 West Coast Canaveral Pilots Hours: Monday-Friday Regional Representative 9:00am – 1:30pm ET Stephen Gasecki [email protected] Kip Carlson Richard Grimison Pier 9, East End Co-Chairmen San Francisco, CA 94111 Box 816 Phone: 415-362-5436 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 [email protected] Phone: 321-783-4645 [email protected]

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:27Sec1:27 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:26:22:26 PPMM Hawaii Pilots Association New Orleans-Baton Rouge San Juan Bay Pilots Southwest Alaska Steve Baker Steamship Pilots P.O. Box 9021034 Pilots Association President William O. Watson III San Juan, PR 00902-1034 Jeffrey D. Pierce Pier 19-Honolulu Harbor Chris Rieder Phone: 787-722-1166 President P.O. Box 721 401 North New Hampshire St. St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots P.O. Box 977 Honolulu, HI 96808 Covington, LA 70433 Homer, AK 99603 Richard G. Tetzlaff Phone: 808-532-7233 Phone: 985-867-5332 Phone: 907-235-8783 President Fax: 808-532-7229 Fax: 504-832-1932 Fax: 907-235-6119 P.O. Box 274 [email protected] [email protected] Northeast Pilots, Inc. 733 E. Broadway Houston Pilots Howard McVay Cape Vincent, NY 13618 Tampa Bay Pilots Robert L. Thompson 243 Spring St. Phone: 315-654-2900; Allen L. Thompson Presiding Officer Newport, RI 02840 Fax: 315-654-4491 Executive Director 8150 S. Loop E. Phone: 401-847-9050 San Francisco Bar Pilots 1825 Sahlman Dr. Houston, TX 77017 Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216 Tampa, FL 33605 Pete McIsaac Phone: 713-645-9620 Phone: 813-247-3737 Pilots Association for the Port Agent Fax: 813-247-4425 Humboldt Bar Pilots Bay & River Delaware Kip Carlson John Powell Michael J. Linton MM&P Representative Virginia Pilot Association 707-443-3878 President Pier 9, East End J. William Cofer Timothy Petrusha 800 S. Columbus Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94111 President 707-443-5365 Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 415-362-5436 3329 Shore Dr. P.O. Box 3555 Phone: 215-465-8340 Fax: 415-982-4721 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Eureka, CA 95502-3555 Fax: 215-465-3450 Sandy Hook Pilots Phone: 757-496-0995 Key West Bar Pilots Association Port Everglades Pilots Peter Rooss Western Great Lakes Michael McGraw Thomas Hackett Branch Agent Pilots Association P.O. Box 848 Bruce Cumings 201 Edgewater St. Donald Willecke Key West, FL 33041 Co-Directors Staten Island, NY 10305 President Phone: 305-296-5512 P.O. Box 13017 Phone: 718-448-3900 1325 Tower Ave., P.O. Box 248 Fax: 305-296-1388 Port Everglades, FL 33316 Fax: 718-447-1582 Superior, WI 54880-0248 Phone: 954-522-4491 Phone: 715-392-5204 Lake Charles Pilots Savannah Pilots Association Fax: 715-392-1666 Michael Miller Puget Sound Pilots William T. Brown President Delmar G. Mackenzie Master Pilot 4902 Ihles Rd. 101 Stewart St. - Suite 900 550 E. York St. United Inland Lake Charles, LA 70665 Seattle, WA 98101 P.O. Box 9267 Membership Group Phone: 337-436-0372 Phone: 206-728-6400 Savannah, GA 31401-3545 Michael Murray Fax: 337-474-4573 Fax: 206-448-3405 Phone: 912-236-0226 Vice President [email protected] Fax: 912-236-6571 http:/www.mmp-uig.org/ Sabine Pilots www.lakecharlespilots.com Southeast Alaska Cleveland Charles A. Tweedel, President Pilots Association Mobile Bar Pilots 5148 West Pkwy. Charles Malue Patrick J. Wilson Groves, TX 77619 Richard Gurry Great Lakes Representative President Phone: 409-722-1141 President 1250 Old River Rd. P.O. Box 831 Fax: 409-962-9223 1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300 Cleveland, OH 44113 Mobile, AL 36601 www.sabinepilots.com Ketchikan, AK 99901 Phone: 216-776-1667 Phone: 251-432-2639 Phone: 907-225-9696 Fax: 216-776-1668 Saint Johns Bar Pilots Fax: 251-432-9964 Fax: 907-247-9696 [email protected] John Atchison [email protected] President www.seapa.com 4910 Ocean St. Mayport, FL 32233 Phone: 904-249-5631 Fax: 904-249-7523 [email protected]

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:28Sec1:28 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:26:22:26 PPMM Jacksonville MIRAID Atlantic & Gulf Region Health, Maritime Institute of James Avera C. James Patti Pension and Education, Technology & Graduate International Representative President Safety & Training Funds Studies (MITAGS) 349 E. 20th St. 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Wendy Chambers Glen Paine Jacksonville, FL 32206 Suite 507 Account Executive Executive Director [email protected] Washington, DC 20036-5412 Associated Administrators Inc. 692 Maritime Blvd. Phone: 202-463-6505 4301 Garden City Drive, Ste 201 Linthicum Heights, Portland Fax: 202-223-9093 Landover, MD 20785 MD 21090-1952 John Schaeffner [email protected] Direct Line: 301-429-8964 Main Phone: 410-859-5700 Branch Agent Member Calls: Toll-Free: 2225 N. Lombard St. - No. 206 1-800-638-2972 Admissions: 1-866-656-5568 Masters, Mates & Pilots Portland, OR 97217 Residence Center: Federal Credit Union Phone and Fax: 503-283-0518 1-866-900-3517 Pacific Maritime Region [email protected] Kathy Ann Klisavage BWI Airport Shuttle Manager Pension & Benefit Plans San Francisco (avail. 24 hours a day): MM&P Plans Building Columbia Northwest 1-866-900-3517 Ext. 0 Raymond W. Shipway 700 Maritime Blvd. - Suite A Marine Benefit Trust Fax: Branch Agent Linthicum Heights, MD Patrick McCullough School: 410-859-5181 450 Harrison St. 21090-1996 Administrator Residence: 410-859-0942 East Mezzanine - Room 205 Phone: 410-850-8700, 700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite A Executive Director: San Francisco, CA 94105-2691 Ext. 43 Linthicum Heights, MD [email protected] Phone: 415-543-5694 Fax: 410-859-1623 21090-1996 Admissions: Fax: 415-543-2533 Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777 Phone: 410-850-8500 [email protected] [email protected] (All U.S. and Puerto Rico) Fax: 410-850-8655 www.mitags.org [email protected] San Juan, Puerto Rico Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Eduardo Iglesias [email protected] Pacific Maritime Representative MM&P Maritime Advancement, Hours: Monday-Friday Institute (PMI) Training, Education & 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM ET Miramar Plaza Center Gregg Trunnell Safety Program (MATES) Suite 203A Northwest Maritime Director 954 Ponce de Leon Ave. Patrick McCullough Pension Trust 1729 Alaskan Way, S. Santurce, PR 00907 Administrator Seattle, WA 98134-1146 Phone: 787-724-3600 Randy G. Goodwin Glen Paine Phone: 206-441-2880 Fax: 787-723-4494 Account Executive Executive Director Fax: 206-441-2995 [email protected] P.O. Box 34203 Seattle, WA 98124 Toll-Free: 1-888-893-7829 Seattle Phone: 206-441-7574 [email protected] MM&P Health & Benefit, www.mates.org Michael Murray Vacation, Pension, JEC Fax: 206-441-9110 Vice President-UIG and IRA Plans Southwest Marine Health, 144 Railroad Ave., Suite 205 Patrick McCullough Benefit & Pension Trust Edmonds, WA 98020 Administrator 3545 Long Beach Blvd. Phone: 425-775-1403 MM&P Plans Suite 220 Fax: 425-775-1418 700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite A Long Beach, CA 90807 [email protected]. Linthicum Heights, MD Toll-Free: 1-888-806-8943 Wilmington 21090-1996 Raymond W. Shipway Phone: 410-850-8500 Branch Agent Fax: 410-850-8655 533 N. Marine Ave. Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522 Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 [email protected] [email protected] Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

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552230_IOMMP.indd2230_IOMMP.indd Sec1:29Sec1:29 11/13/09/13/09 11:22:27:22:27 PPMM Contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund Make Your Voice Heard in Washington! American maritime jobs depend on MM&P’s work in Congress and the Administration. When you contribute to the PCF, you ensure that your interests, and those of your fellow merchant mariners, receive the attention they deserve. Contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund: It Works for You! When you contribute to our union’s PCF, you are directly supporting your own interests. Make your contribution today! Go to www.bridgedeck.org and click on the “Contribute to the PCF” button on the home page. Log in as a member, and follow the simple steps. Make your contribution and choose your PCF gift! When you contribute $100 or more, you join the distinguished ranks of the active and retired MM&P members and employees who make our voice heard where it matters most: Commodores’ Club recognizes contributions of $500 or more. Captains’ Club recognizes contributions of between $250 and $499. Contributors’ level recognizes contributions of between $100 and $249.

COMMODORES CAPTAINS

Murray G. Alstott William J. Mahoney Jean Adams-Mencik Eric L. Eschen William Kavanaugh, Jr. Glen M. Paine Edwin L. Sherrill, III Jenaro A. Asteinza Charles W. Malue Hans W. Amador Malvina A. Ewers Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. William Palmer, III Steven P. Shils Glen P. Banks* Donald J. Marcus* Bruce M. Badger In Memory of Franklin Robert T. Kimball C. James Patti Raymond W. Shipway Robert C. Beauregard* Richard W. May Brian W. Bassett Ewers Richard J. Klein Vasilios L. Pazarzis George Joe Single Th eodore E. Bernhard Patrick McCullough SN Begg Mustafa I. Fakhry James E. Kobis Joseph A. Perry Kaare G. Sivertsen Timothy A. Brown * Ralph A. McDonald* David E. Behr John W. Farmer, III Th eodore W. Laing Ernest C. Petersen Edward C. Smith Darren W. Collins* Edward M. McManus James K. Boak, IV Timothy Ferrie Daniel E. Larwood Norman A. Piianaia Michael D. Smith Raymond Conrady Sean T. McNeice* David H. Boatner Douglas Fisher Donald D. Laverdure Stephen F. Procida James Stebbins Barry V. Costanzi Paul F. McQuarrie Stanley E. Breedlove William H. Fisher, III Michael S. Lee Lloyd S. Rath Jeff G. Cowan Frank V. Medeiros Carl W. Stein James P. Brennan Milton K. Foss Stephen Maher Michael A. Rausa Robert Darley Peter W. Mitchell Peter J. Strachota Robert B. Burke Nathaniel Gibbs John J. Malone, III John P. Rawley In Memory of Charlie Richard D. Moore* Glenn D. Strathearn Darley In Memory of J. James A. Carbone Charles A. Graham George E. Mara Robert A. Reish Einar W. Strom Walter R. Day* Douglass Moore and Kenneth J. Carlson, Jr. Edward W. Green Michael A. Mara Karen A. Reyes David A. Sulin Paul Carty Juancho Gutierrez Nicholas A. Marcantonio In Memory of Charlie Danny Duzich Gordon E. Sides Conor J. Sullivan Th omas J. Casynn Michael K. Hargrave Robert G. Mattsen Darley David C. Goff Axel S. Munck Rita M. Travers Elmo J Cerise, III John B. Harris Robert C. McCarthy Paul M. Rochford William D. Good, Jr. C. Michael Murray* In Memory of Capt. David P. Chamberlain Samuel W. Hartshorn, Jr. Charles L. McConaghy Herbert P. Rosen In Memory of William Paul H. Nielsen William R. Travers Good, Sr. Joseph O. O'Connor* Hao C. Cheong Joseph D. Henderson Ann Marie McCullough In Memory of Capt. John S. Tucker Robert H. Groh Peter J. Parise, III Bent L. Christiansen Michael C. Herig Daniel F. McGuire Th eodore Fillipaw, Jr. Samuel A. Hanger* Richard M. Plant Dale C. Clark James D. Herron Kurt A. Melcher Lisa Rosenthal Shawn M. Tucy Fred Harris Jonathon S. Pratt Martin N. Collins Andrew W. Hetz Nicholas Mellis Edward B. Royles Roy K. Valentine, Jr. Harold J. Held George A. Quick Dean R. Colver James F. Hill Th omas J. Mignano Randy E. Rozell John C. Wallace Rudolph A. Hendersen Michael J. Rodriguez* John V. Connor Alan G. Hinshaw Michelle Mitchell Mark Ruppert George E. Weisgerber John J. Hunt On Behalf of Seafarers, Michael F. Cotting David H. Hudson George B. Moran Kenneth Ryan Michael K. Welch Christian Johnsen Everywhere. Vincent J. Cox John R. Humphreys Paul A. Mospens James J. Sanders Jay D. Werner Scott E. Jones Dave Romano Timothy A. Devine Jeff H. Idema Douglas J. Nagy Paul B. Savasuk Steven E. Werse Philip Kantz Allen M. Ross, Jr. Stephen J. Diederiks Steven M. Itson Roland L. Nalette George W. Schaberg Warren A. Weymouth John M. Kelly Th omas E. Stone John M. Dolan Th omas P. Jacobsen Lawrence Neubert John J. Schaeff ner Gordon S. White Robert B. Lamb William J. Westrem Dorothy Dunn Eric B. Johnson John J. O'Boyle Robert H. Schilling Ronald C. Wilkin Lawrence T. Lyons Lester S. Williamson* In Memory of Darrell Earl W. Jones Michael E. O'Connor John F. Schmidt Erik P. Williamson George P. MacDonough Stanley M. Willis Dunn Donald F. Josberger James P. Olander Paul T. Schulman James G. Wilson * These active and retired members have Raymond F. Dwyer Christopher G. Kavanagh Robert P. O'Sullivan Michael S. Shanley contributed $1,000 or more.

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Anders E. Aaberg Frank W. Branlund Erik T. Cox David K. Engen Richard S. Haller Erik P. Jorgensen Larry D. Aasheim Anthony A. Brantley James Crandall Glen E. Engstrand Herman Hallock Eleft herios G. Kanagios Mohamed A. Abbassi Allan R. Breese Richard W. Crane Troy J. Erwin Kenneth J. Halsall Steven W. Kanchuga Scott F. Abrams John W. Brennan Matthew C. Craven Robin Espinosa Lloyd W. Hamblet Kris J. Karandy Jeff rey D. Adamson Vera Brennan Jacob A. Crawford William J. Esselstrom James D. Hamblett Sven E. Keinanen Constatine Afanasief Jeff rey C. Bridges Samuel J. Crawford Edward M. Evans Dianna L. Hand James J. Kelleher, Jr. Owen B. Albert Anders K. Brinch Th omas B. Crawford Jackson P. Everett Eric Hands John P. Kelley Frederick W. Allen Cliff ord B. J. Brown Anthony E. Crish Henry E. Faile Jason E. Harju Colin D. Kelly George Lowe Allen Michael S. Brown John F. Cronin Scott A. Farnham Douglas M. Harrington Eric S. Kelm John Allen Sinclair G. Brown Todd C. Crossman Eddo H. Feyen Rodger Haskell William L. Kennedy, Jr. Robert B. Allen Wardell E. Brown Scott W. Cukierski Karl Fidler Michael C. Hayes Joseph E. Keyes Eskild M. Andersen Dean K. Bruch James J. Cullen Harry A. Filkins John J. Healey Darrell R. Kimmerly Christopher M. Anderson Gail D. Bryan Kirk W. Cully Gary G. Finkelmeier Kenneth R. Hele James A. King Robert N. Anderson Douglas K. Buchanan David A. Cunningham Russel W. Finstrom Richard H. Hemingson John M. King William L. Anderson James M. Buchanan James M. Cunningham Glenn Fortin Christopher S. Hendrickson Robert E. King Noel E. Anthonysz J. Michael Buffi ngton Michael J. Curlis Ryan K. Foster Franklin J. Hennessy Mike Kinzie John E. Antonucci Fernando C. Buisan Eric S. Cutler James L. Frank Th omas E. Henry Roger Kirk Th omas E. Apperson David C. Burchard George Cutucashe Henry G. Franklin William H. Hermes James D. Kitterman Alberto D. Archaga Kevin P. Burke David A. Cvitanovic James E. Franklin Earl W. Herring Sandra Kjellberg Manuel H. Arosemena Bert D. Burris Omar D'Abreu Jan M. Fraser Edward Hervias Robert E. Klemm Drew H. Arrington Joseph A. Byrne Robert A. Dalziel J. Peter Fritz Edward B. Higgins, Jr. Henry C. Knox-Dick Brian D. Arthur Marc C. Calairo George M. Darley Eric R. Furnholm Jeff rey S. Hill Lowell J. Knudsen Th omas A. Bagan Todd J. Campbell In Memory of Charlie Nicholas J. Gagliano Lawrence W. Hill George W. Koch, Jr. Bruce H. Baglien John H. Carlisle Darley Allen Garfi nkle Dennis Hoak Jonathan F. Komlosy Harvey N Bailey Edgar S. Carlson Michael H. Daugherty Steven J. Garvan Daniel R. Hobbs Johan Kooystra Peter H. Bailey Michael J. Carolan Howard E. Davenport Angelo F. Gazzotto John A. Hobson Brian M. Koppel Christopher D. Baker Chriss B. Carson Don F. Davis Gregory J. George Richard G. Hoey Duane M. Koran Patrick J. Baker Robert J. Carter, Jr. David D. DeCastro Francis G. Gilroy Stephen D. Hoff Wayne L. Korb

“ We contribute to the PCF. Together, we can make a difference.” — MM&P Plans Employees: (left to right) Dale, Ken, Mary, Cheryl, Belinda, Vera, Ann Marie, Madeline, Denise, Larry, David, Jean, Lauren, Patrick and Michael.

James R. Baldwin Juan C. Carvajal George A. Defrain Sean H. Gingras Roger L. Hoff man John D. Kourian Evan Barbis Christoforos Catsambis Gerard H. DeGenova, II Patrick N. Glenn Kurt Holen Kevin W. Kuebler Kenneth S. Barron Richard P. Chandler Ronald T. Degrazia Th urman G. Godfrey John Holster Roy G. Labrie Charles K. Barthrop John C. Chapman Stephen A. DeJong Hans Peder Godskesen David J. Hood Anthony C. Lafayette Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. Hao H. Cheong Th omas A. Delamater Bradley D. Goodwin Jeff D. Hood Cecil H. Lamb Edward S. Batcho, Jr. Paul Christ Marguerite Delambily Gregory A. Goolishian, Jr. Kurt J. Hopf Mark Landow Dorinda L. Beach Nicholas A. Christian In Memory of Robert Gerald M. Gordon Shimon D. Horowitz William C. Laprade Leo P. Bednarik Ejnar G. Christiansen Delambily Donald P. Gorman Robert B. Howard Th omas Larkin Paul F. Beglane Francis H. Ciccosanti Joseph F. Delehant Joseph D. Graceff a Nicole L. Humphreys John E. Larson John W. Behnken Christopher N. Cichon Denny Dennison Walter A. Graf, Jr Steven P. Huse Keith Lawrence John E. Belcourt Kevin S. Cichon Edward J. DesLauriers Peter S. Grate David N. Hutchinson Samuel P. Lesko Derek J. Bender Alexander J. Clark Charles A. Dickman Orie F. Graves John D. Hutsell Michael Leveille Fred A. Bennett Edward R. Clauson Bernard J. Diggins Larry B. Green, Jr. William H. Imken Aaron S. Lewis Charles T. Beresheim Paul E. Coan Richard J. Domnitz Paul A. Gregware, Jr. Clark S. Inman Gary W. Lightner George Berkovich Harry C. Collins Lyle G. Donovan Gregory P. Gretz Richard B. Ioli Th omas N. Lightsey, Jr. Geoff rey Bird Richard R. Conlin Ornulf C. Dorsen Stanley V. Griffi n George S. Ireland, III John R. Lindsay, Jr. Lyle R. Bjelde Richard W. Conway Moulton Doughty Mike F. Gruninger Angel Irlanda Leif H. Lindstrom Earl R. Blakely Frederick D. Cook Robert Drew Adam W. Guice Charles E. Jablonski Rogelio R. Lomahan Joseph J. Blazich Christopher D. Cooper Dale S. Dubrin Jorge Gutman John P. Jablonski James R. Londagin Emil J. Blische Mark A. Cooper Fred J. Duff y Beverly J. Gutmann Th eodore F. Jablonski John Long Boris Bode Gary J. Cordes Oscar W. Dukes David C. Haa John P. Jackson, Jr. Manuel F. Lopez Steven G. Booth Daniel Corn George Dunham Timothy J. Hagan Manuel A. James Douglas M. Lord Carl E. Bowler, Jr. Nicole J. Cornali Geoff rey P. Dunlop Brandt R. Hager James Jannetti Glen R. Loutsenhizer John R. Boyce Andrew R. Corneille James C. Dykes Francis M. Haggerty David N. Jenkins Hughston E. Lowder, Jr. William H. Boyce, Jr. Th omas J. Cortese Christopher J. Edyvean Geoff rey F. Haley J. Kevin Jirak Peter J. Luhn Robert N. Boyd Scot A. Couturier Robert W. Eisentrager Curtis B. Hall William L. Johnson John T. Lutey Warren J. Bragg David E. Cox Gordon W. Elden Daniel Hall Eldon D. Jones Christopher Lyons

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Jeremiah F. Lysaght Kenneth R. Nelson Steven Roberto Joshua Sturgis Garett B. MacDonough Michael E. Nelson James R. Robey Andrew C. Subcleff Ross D. MacDuffi e Mark J. Nemergut James J. Robinson John P. Sullivan William C. Mack Douglas A. Nemeth Carson L. Rock Stacey W. Sullivan The New MM&P Watch Th omas P. MacKay, Jr. Joseph W. Neudecker, III Th eodore F. Rodes Th omas Sullivan Rohit Malhotra Joseph W. Neuman Christopher J. Rogers Joseph A. Swan Lewis M. Malling Robert W. Neumyer G. Kenneth Rose Chris D. Sweeny It Fastens and Victor R. Manoli, III Dennis Newbanks Steven M. Rose Robert E. Sweet Todd M. Mara Edward B. Newman Robert R. Rosenau Gerard Switzer Unfastens in a Snap! Th omas C. Marley Frank J. Nichols James C. Rowe Roy E. Tallaksen Brett J. Marquis George B. Nichols Bruce Rowland Kevin M. Tapp John P. Marshall Michael L. Nickel Dennis Ruff Adjuto B. Tavares Daniel J. Martin F. John Nicoll Jon D. Ruff atto John C. Taylor Jerry E. Mastricola Nicholas J. Nowaski Craig A. Rumrill Th omas F. Taylor Bruce H. Matthews Bernard Gerald O'Brien Marshall M. Russell Jason Teal Marcus Mazsick Mary Beth O'Brien David C. Ryan Antoine I. Tedmore Alton R. McAlister Robert J. O'Donnell Th omas M. Ryan Arthur J. Th omas David M. McAulay Gregory S. Oelkers Roberto H. Salomon Brian D. Th omas Rodney D. McCallen Peter R. Ohnstad, Jr. Wilfred H. Sandiford Richard H. Th omas Leonard McCarthy Timothy J. O'Laughlin Michael A. Santini Stephen N. Th ompson Th omas C. McCarthy Patrick B. O'Leary Edmund J. Santos, Jr. Gary E. Tober Brent McClaine James E. O'Loughlin Robert W. Sargeant Norman B. Toroni Richard B. McCloud Cornelius C. O'Malley Scott D. Saunders Adam Torres Michael J. McCormick Michael B. O'Toole Th omas J. Savoie Daniel C. Tucker Michael J. McCright Jeff rey J. Oyafuso John D. Schampera Peter A. Tupas Cheryl McDade Henry M. Pace Charles R. Schmidt James L. Turman Lauren McDermott Steven A. Palmer Gary R. Schmidt Stephen L. Turn Th omas D. McDorr George K. Pappas Ross E. Schramm Edward J. Usasz John J. McEntee Michael G. Parenteau Gary W. Schrock Jose L. Valasquez Michael F. McGahran Georg Pedersen Andrew Schroder Stephen R. Vandale James P. McGee Wesley C. Penney Henry L. Schroeder Eric C. Veloni Kevin J. McHugh Salvator Peraro William F. Schumacher Glenn E. Viettone Th omas P. McHugh Joaquin Pereira, Jr. Benjamin L. Scott Douglas C. Vines Peter J. McIsaac Joseph L. Perreault Joseph D. Seller Ren W. Vurpillat Steven A. McKittrick Steven A. Perry Gary M. Setvin Nancy L. Wagner David A. McLean, III Jerome A. Peschka, Jr. Alethea E. Shade Honoring MM&P Christopher McLoud Henry Petersen Rafi k A. Shahbin Women Offi cers Marci R. McNamara Mark G. Peterson Wahid Neil Shaker David I. Wainwright Francisco Medal Ronald A. Peterson Michael D. Sheeder Lacy J. Walker Francis X. Meier, Jr. Madeline Petrelli Ralph H. Sheffi eld Gregory S. Walsh The newest addition to the elegant John W. Melcher Ioannis M. Petroutsas Daniel S. Shelton Harold G. Walsh line of MM&P Political Contribution Louis A. Mendez Kerry D. Phillips Paul Shepard Janet S. Walsh Stephen P. Meyers Ratanawan Phurchpean Travis A. Shirley Harry Walton Fund (PCF) gifts is a highly polished, Eric T. Michael William E. Phurrough David M. Sink Andrew A. Wargo Mark P. Michals Arthur E. Pierce Harold V. Sipila James H. Warmack two-tone watch that is easy to fasten William L. Miles Joseph P. Pierce Ernest P. Skoropowski Ruffi n F. Warren and unfasten. Perfect for any occasion, Joseph E. Miller Rick Pietrusiak Jack Slier Paul M. Washburn Steven J. Miller Francesco P. Pipitone Gerald V. Smeenk Steven D. Watt this quality, union-made watch, Richard D. Mills Sandra L. Pirtle Francis X. Smith Jerome P. Watts available in both men’s and women’s Cloyde L. Miner Kirk C. Plender Joseph S. Smith William H. Weiss Bruce D. Mitchell Elmer W. Poser Peter S. Smith Nathaniel R. Weissman editions, can be yours for a $200 Klaus Moller Joseph L. Pospisil, Jr. Richard D. 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