Maritime Labor United in Support of Barack Obama

Vol. 44, No. 5 September - The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO October 2008

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Maritime Labor United in Support of Barack Obama Delegates to 82nd MM&P Convention Vote Unanimously to Endorse Obama Republican Lawmakers Push for Tax Change to Promote Short Sea Shipping Military Sealift Commander Briefs Unions on Fleet Readiness

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Vol. 44, No. 5 September - October 2008 The Master, Mate & From the President 1 Pilot (ISSN When you contribute to the PCF, you help your union to protect your job. 0025-5033) is the official MM&P Convention Coverage 2 voice of the Delegates to the 82nd MM&P Convention vote unanimously to endorse Sen. Barack Obama, International Organization a consistent supporter of the U.S.-flag maritime industry and America’s working families, for of Masters, Mates & Pilots (International Marine Division President of the United States. of the ILA), AFL-CIO. © 2008 IOMMP. News Briefs 4 Published bimonthly at Republican lawmakers push for exemption of coastwise cargo from Harbor Maintenance MM&P Headquarters, Tax; speakers at ILA Convention focus on U.S. Presidential election; first D-Book Membership 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B, classes held; MV Mokihana’s port call; thank you first-time contributors to the PCF; Horizon Linthicum Heights, MD Lines celebrates 50 years of service to Puerto Rico; MSC Commander briefs maritime unions 21090-1953. on fleet readiness; greetings from Maersk Sealand Achiever. Phone: (410) 850-8700 Compare the Candidates for President of the United States 11 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.bridgedeck.org The AFL-CIO and all the seafaring and longshore unions have endorsed Sen. Barack Obama. How will you vote in the upcoming election? Here are the facts—you decide. Periodicals postage paid at Linthicum Heights, MD, New York Settles Staten Island Ferry Wrongful Death Suit 12 and additional offices. Washington Observer 13 POSTMASTER Many MM&P priorities are pending as Congress wraps up its work for the year. Please send changes to: The Master, Mate & Pilot News From Headquarters 16 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B Linthicum Heights, MD Update on the Coast Guard’s new medical policy and the Transportation Worker 21090-1953 Identification Credential. Timothy A. Brown Health & Benefit Plans 17 Chairman, Editorial Board Information and forms you can download from www.bridgedeck.org; Lisa Rosenthal a quick guide to Medicare. Communications Director Cross’d the Final Bar 20 INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Timothy A. Brown, President News From MITAGS 22 Glen P. Banks, Secretary-Treasurer Congratulations recent graduates of the Chief Mate/Master Program; MITAGS website VICE PRESIDENTS explains how to download digital charts; MITAGS and PMI in the news again! Bob Groh, Offshore Gulf Don Marcus, Offshore Pacific Sailing Through Time 23 Richard May, Offshore Atlantic Michael Murray, United Inland MM&P Convention Resolution Summary 24 George A. Quick, Pilotage Beck Notice 32 Postal Service Statement of Ownership 33 MM&P Directory 34 Contribute to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund 38

The Navy Jack, a symbol of resistance which dates back to About the Cover the American Revolution, flies today on the jack staff on Captain Randy Bourgeois the bow of all naval vessels. In accordance with a resolu- disembarking a bulk carrier tion made by the delegates to the 75th Convention of the International Organization of in Baltimore Harbor. Photo Masters, Mates & Pilots, every by Captain William Band, issue of The Master, Mate & a member of MM&P’s Pilot Pilot includes a photograph of Membership Group. the historic flag.

550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd 2 110/1/080/1/08 111:29:551:29:55 AAMM FROM THE PRESIDENT The MM&P Political Contribution Fund Working for You, Working for the American Merchant Marine

ince the beginning of the year, MM&P has been The MM&P International President has had meet- working hard to raise awareness among all our ings about the PCF with the Plan employees and staff Smembers, pensioners and employees about the at MITAGS. Meetings are also being scheduled at importance of our Political Contribution Fund (PCF). Headquarters to reach union members who do not We have learned that one of the ingrained beliefs of contribute to the PCF through ignorance of its purpose a number of members is or lack of knowledge of that supporting the PCF is what this fund does. For akin to financially support- those who want more ing the three-person staff information, please contact and operational expenses Headquarters or one of of MIRAID. Regardless of your union officials. Visit how many times this issue the “members-only” section has come up, whether at of www.bridgedeck.org to the convention, member- see which candidates for ship meetings or in general election our PCF is sup- conversation with mem- porting this year. bers, the answer is the By comparison to the same: No PCF funds go other maritime unions, the to support the MIRAID MM&P PCF is extremely office. The money that is small. As the problems contributed to the PCF facing our industry grow, goes to our friends in the The new MM&P PCF logo is a proud symbol of the traditions and as our U.S.-flag fleet House of Representatives of the American Merchant Marine. When you contribute to shrinks, we need to expand the PCF, you help your union to protect your job. and the Senate who support the PCF so that MM&P the American Merchant is in a position to help Marine. It also goes to support first-time candidates those who are ready to stand with us in support of the for office who have indicated to us their support for American Merchant Marine. Perception is everything the American Merchant Marine and organized labor. in Washington, D.C., and to represent your interests, The MIRAID operation in Washington is supported by MM&P must be seen as a player. contributions received directly from MM&P-contracted The delegates to the 2008 Convention unanimously companies. voted to recommend that every member of our union This is an election year for our nation’s leaders. from every membership group consider an annual con- There are a number of Senate seats for which there is tribution to the PCF of $100. If we are able to achieve no incumbent running for reelection. In the House of this goal, we will be doing our part to make sure that the Representatives, there are also some seats for which supporters of America’s Merchant Marine will be able to there is no incumbent. MM&P wants to make its pres- carry the water for our industry for a long time to come. ence known both as a union and as a vehicle to show- I ask each and every one of you to consider giving to case the American Merchant Marine, which the vast the PCF. majority of the voters in this country know nothing — Fraternally, about. The MM&P International President

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:1Sec1:1 110/1/080/1/08 111:29:571:29:57 AAMM MM&P CONVENTION COVERAGE Protecting the Jones Act Is Rallying

It is imperative that everyone who works in the U.S.-flag tant that it maritime industry mobilize behind Sen. Barack Obama in the could deter- November 2008 elections, agreed speakers and delegates at the mine whether 82nd MM&P Convention. the labor move- “Everything is on the line: your jobs, your benefits, your ment in this health care and your pension,” Rep. Neil Abercrombie country will (D-Hawaii) told the delegates. “We’ve got to make sure that survive or not.” everyone understands that John McCain is the principal author Because of of every legislative effort to destroy the American Merchant his consistent Marine and this union.” support for the “Some of us may be Republicans and may have supported U.S.-flag mari- Republican administrations in the past,” agreed Seafarers time industry International Union President Mike Sacco, “but charity begins at and America’s home and we have to look at our own bread and butter. This time working around, the issues are monumental. Everything is on the table.” families, the “John McCain is the principal author of every legislative attempt to destroy the American Merchant Marine and “John McCain has consistently voted to roll back the cargo delegates to this union,” Rep. Neil Abercrombie told the delegates. preference laws,” said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. MM&P’s 82nd “McCain says the Jones Act has a negative effect on the American Convention unanimously voted to endorse Illinois Senator consumer. He wants to use the tax code to destroy the employer- Barack Obama in the race for President. MM&P’s parent union, based health care system in our country.” the International Longshoremen’s Association, the AFL-CIO, the McCain “lost his bearings somewhere along the way and International Longshore and Warehouse Union and all the other sailed over the edge,” Sweeney said, citing statistics compiled seagoing unions have also endorsed Obama. by the AFL-CIO that show the stark contrast between the two To find out more about what Barack Obama and John McCain candidates: Obama has voted in support of America’s working have said about the Jones Act and other issues essential to pro- families 98 percent of the time; McCain has voted in support of tecting our jobs and our families, see the chart on page 11 of this working families only 16 percent of the time. issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot. “Get out and vote, and tell all your friends and family mem- As part of our union’s efforts to support candidates who will bers to vote,” Sacco urged the crowd. “This election is so impor- work to protect the Jones Act, the delegates to the 82nd MM&P

MM&P Pilot Group Vice President George Quick described how MM&P is working at the IMO for a mandatory methodology to set manning levels that would take into account the operational Invited guests at the MM&P Convention included: (left to right) ILA Atlantic Coast District Vice President Nunzio needs of each ship. “It would LaGrasso; ILA Atlantic Coast District President Stephen Knott; AFL-CIO President John Sweeney; ILA General level the playing field between Organizer Gerald Owens; ILA Atlantic Coast District General Vice President John Shade; and ILA Assistant General Vice quality operators and substandard President John D. Baker. shipping,” he said. September - October 2008 - 2 - The Master, Mate & Pilot

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Delegates to the convention voted unanimously to endorse the Presidential bid of U.S.-flag maritime industry supporter Sen. Barack Obama.

Convention voted unanimously to encourage all members, employees and their families to support the MM&P Political Contribution Fund (PCF). Through the PCF, our union works to support candidates who, regardless of their political party affiliation, believe our country needs a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. Every MM&P member and employee should contribute to the PCF and vote for candidates who support our union and ILA President Richard Hughes spoke of the strength of the ties that bind the our industry. Masters, Mates & Pilots and the International Longshoremen’s Association. Other speakers at the convention focused on the importance of maritime union solidarity. Among them were American Maritime Officers President Tom Bethel, ILA President Richie Hughes, ILA Atlantic Coast District President Stephen Knott, Marine Engineers᾽ Beneficial Association President Don Keefe and Ron Dejuliis, commissioner of labor and industry for the State of Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Nominations for MM&P elected officials were held on June 25. Ten of the 40 resolutions submitted were approved in committee and passed by the delegates. The delegates also elected the members of the International Ballot Committee who are supervising the MM&P election: Art Thomas, Dave Goff, Paul Nielsen, Bob Darley and William Wilson. The five alternates are: Mary Matlock, Hal Rosenberg, Joe Byrne, Eric Quick and Judy Arbogast. The delegates selected True Ballot Inc. to serve once again as the impartial balloting agency for the election. MEBA President Don Keefe spoke of the important opportunities that the Merchant Officers’ Labor Alliance (MOLA) offers MEBA and MM&P.

AMO President Tom Bethel: “Our most significant legislative victories of recent years—securing full funding for MSP and protecting the Jones Maryland Commissioner of Labor and Industry Ron DeJuliis outlined Act—have been made possible by concerted action and teamwork on the part the benefits of labor-industry partnerships under the auspices of a state of all the waterfront unions.” government that truly wants to promote the wellbeing of working Americans.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:3Sec1:3 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:041:30:04 AAMM NEWS BRIEFS RepublicanRepubli Lawmakers Push for Exemption of CCoastwiseoastw Cargo From Harbor Maintenance Tax RepublicanRepublican membersm of the House colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee. Among the 28 TransportationTransporta and Infrastructure Republican legislators who signed the letter were John L. Mica CommitteeCommitt are urging the Ways and of Florida, Steve LaTourette of Ohio and John Boozman of Means CommitteeC to move forward Arkansas. on llegislationeg that would exempt “As a result of the HMT, volumes of domestically transported coastwisecoastw cargo shipments from cargo by vessel are fairly low and revenues derived from the impo- the HarborH Maintenance Tax sition of the HMT on such movements are miniscule as compared (HMT).(HM “The exemption of to receipts from international routes,” the group said in the letter. domesticdom vessel transporta- As the law now stands, all cargoes that arrive in a U.S. port are tiontion from the HMT will not subject to an HMT duty equal to 0.125 percent of declared value. resultr in any significant loss Several bills to exempt the transport of cargo between domestic ini revenues [to the govern- ports and, in some cases, between U.S. and Canadian ports in the Twenty-eight Republican members ment],m but it will promote Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway, are now pending of the House Transportation and alternatives to heavily con- before the House Ways and Means Committee. Infrastructure Committee are gested rail and truck routes,” MM&P and MIRAID have been in the forefront of the urging modification of the Harbor wrote members of the industry-wide effort to enact HMT legislation this year and have Maintenance Tax to encourage greater use of America’s marine House Transportation and strongly urged Congress to enact HMT legislation introduced highway system. Infrastructure Committee by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Sen. Frank Lautenberg in a July 31 letter to their (D-N.J.).

In the Past Eight Years Most Americans Have Lost Ground Financially The vast majority of Americans experienced falling incomes and in energy costs—up 25 percent since the middle of 2007—plus eroding living standards between 2001 and 2007 under the Bush falling housing prices, and the result has been an unprecedented Administration, according to a wide-ranging study published in contraction in the wealth of the average American family. September by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a Washington EPI’s “The State of Working America 2008/2009” provides think tank. According to the EPI, the drop in living standards was accompanied by a surge in productivity that was generated a detailed picture of how the country’s economy is evolving. by American workers but bore them no fruit. Among the findings: “As business cycles go, the one that started in 2001 is a study in ▶ the percentage of “long-term unemployed,” or in other sharp contrasts,” according to the economists at EPI. “The men words, people who could not find work for six months or and women of the American workforce were incredibly produc- longer, rose from 12.1 percent during the 1990s to 19.4 per- tive, but more than in any previous cycle, the economic fruits of cent in the 2000s; this growth eluded them. Unless current trends take an unex- ▶ when unemployed workers are eventually able to find new pected new direction, this will be the first business cycle ever jobs in today’s economy, the majority have to accept a 20–25 recorded in which America’s middle-class families will end the cycle with less real (that is, inflation-adjusted) income than they percent reduction in income and the loss of all health insur- had at the beginning.” ance and other benefits; The report noted that during the most recently concluded ▶ the share of “involuntary part-timers” (people who want a business cycle, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) full-time job but can’t find one) has continued to rise—as rose at a healthy rate of 2.5 percent each month. But the prom- of June 2008, the number of people involuntarily working ise implied by that growth—nearly 20 percent across the full part-time had risen to about 5 million. business cycle—never materialized for the vast majority of The economists who compiled the report trace the worsening Americans. Instead, the lion’s share of the benefits reached those financial situation of middle income families in part to the fact in the top 1 percent of the income scale: people earning an average of $1.3 million a year. that fewer and fewer Americans are represented by labor unions. Between 2000 and 2006, middle income earners actually “The State of Working America” can be accessed online at saw their earnings fall by 1.3 percent. Add to this the sharp spike http://www.epi.org/content.cfm/newsroom_index.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:4Sec1:4 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:171:30:17 AAMM ILA Convention Speakers U.S. Must Regain Role as Focus on U.S. Presidential World’s Foremost Maritime Election, Health Care Power, Says Rep. Gene Taylor The 2008 Presidential election is Congress and the Administration of critical importance to everyone should act on a number of fronts to who works in the U.S.-flag mari- protect and restore the international time industry, said speakers at this role of the U.S.-flag maritime indus- year’s International Longshoremen’s try, says Congressman Gene Taylor, a Association (ILA) South Atlantic and staunch ally of the U.S.-flag merchant Gulf Coast District 88th Convention. marine and the 2008 recipient of the John McCain, the Republican Propeller Club’s “Salute to Congress Presidential nominee, has consis- Award.” tently called for the repeal of many “It’s not just about being good of the laws and programs that are Congressman Gene Taylor enough, it’s about being the world’s critical to the survival of the U.S.-flag is a staunch supporter of foremost maritime power,” Taylor maritime industry. ILA Secretary- maritime labor and the U.S.-flag shipping industry said during a recent speech to ILA Secretary-Treasurer Treasurer Robert E. Gleason as a whole. “The privilege maritime industry representatives in Bobby Gleason told delegates described in his speech how McCain of operating in American Washington, D.C. “I have not given up to the ILA Convention that has worked in Congress for the repeal waters should be for on the goal of restoring our country’s Republican Presidential of the Jones Act, which protects the American-built, American- nominee John McCain has maritime might,” he said. jobs of American maritime workers. owned, American-crewed advocated outsourcing the vessels,” he says. “I am a fanatic when it comes to Maritime Security Program McCain has also suggested outsourcing the Jones Act,” Taylor told the audi- to foreign ships. the Maritime Security Program to ence. [Domestic cabotage laws] are the rule in about 40 countries foreign ships and eliminating the around the world and should be the rule in this country,” he added. cargo preference laws. McCain’s opposition to labor unions is Taylor said any waiver of the Jones Act “lets the camel’s nose also well-known. under the tent. It’s just like the zoning waivers you see in local Gleason described how some of McCain’s recent votes government: pretty soon no one’s following the rules anymore. in Congress would have had the effect of undermining port The privilege of operating in American waters should be for security, including a vote against $1.7 billion in funding for the American-built, American-owned, American-crewed vessels.” Coast Guard and another vote against $965 million in funding Taylor said he believes in the Title XI shipbuilding program for anti-terror programs for ports, including strengthening port and wants to see it funded. “We need to do whatever is necessary inspections. “We have all heard about John McCain the war to encourage people to build America,” he said. “We have great hero,” Gleason said…“but there are very serious questions about people working in our shipyards. I don’t believe they have the whether he should occupy the White House.” best equipment,” he said, citing the massive investments that have Another theme at the convention was the urgent need for a been made by foreign governments in some Asian shipyards, national policy on health care. “We still debate in America the where work is done primarily through use of high technology, issue of whether or not each American has a right to health care,” including heavy reliance on lasers. said the MM&P International President in his speech. “Sadly, Taylor said he is working on bipartisan legislation to ensure although we are the leader of the free world, and in fact, the that next-generation Navy cruisers will be nuclear powered so as only superpower in the world, we cannot solve a problem that to avoid the need for refueling every three days. He also said he has been resolved by the Nordic nations, Eastern and Western wants the next-generation ice breakers, on the Great Lakes and European countries and some countries in the Far East.” “wherever it fits,” to be powered by nuclear energy.

How to Vote by Absentee Ballot in Federal Election MM&P strongly encourages all union members and their is available on a public website: www.longdistancevoter.org. The families to vote in November’s federal elections. If you anticipate site features an easy-to-use, state-by-state breakdown of dates and being out of town on Election Day, or if you would simply like procedures for obtaining an absentee ballot. MM&P publishes to vote by absentee ballot to avoid the rush, how-to information the URL for this site for informational purposes only.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:5Sec1:5 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:201:30:20 AAMM NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) MV Mokihana’s Oakland First D-Book Membership Port Call Class Held

Applicants who completed the first class for D-Book Membership are (left to right) Mike Jessner, Tuan Le, Joshua Leeds, Robin Llewellyn, Patrick Ciulla, Eric Hands and Anthony Brantley. MM&P licensed deck officers sailing aboard Matson’s MV Mokihana took In the first quarter of 2009, MM&P will begin to accept D-Book a short break from their busy on-board routines to pose for a photo for The members. Applicants for D-Book status must have completed Master, Mate & Pilot. (Left to right) Third Mate Rich Montoya, Chief Mate David Buchard, Captain Tom Crawford and Second Mate Kevin Garthwaite. the Offshore Division Familiarization Course, which covers the history of MM&P and other maritime labor unions, Matson Navigation Company’s MV Mokihana made a port call in MM&P collective bargaining agreements and fringe benefit Oakland recently. The vessel, which trades between San Francisco plans, professional responsibility and job performance stan- and Hawaii, re-entered service last year following addition of a dards. To be considered for D-Book Membership, besides new garage that increases Matson’s Hawaii roll on-roll off (“ro-ro”) completing the course, applicants must submit four favor- capacity by 1,200 autos. The vessel can also carry 1,000 containers. able recommendations from MM&P chief mates or masters, In addition to the modifications to the Mokihana, Matson has also have paid the initiation fee and have at least 360 days sea time invested in an above-deck garage for SS Lurline, made shoreside under MM&P contract. A packet detailing the requirements facility improvements and developed a new information technol- for D-Book Membership was recently mailed to all MM&P ogy platform for auto shipments. applicants. The packet includes four copies of an applicant evaluation form that can be given to the masters or chief mates who will write the letters of recommendation. Evaluation forms can also be downloaded from www.bridgedeck.org. Just No Publicity for Candidates click on “What’s New.” If you have questions about D-Book Membership, please contact your Area Vice President, the in MM&P Elections MM&P Agent-Pacific Ports or MM&P Gulf Port Representative. To avoid giving any candidate for election to MM&P office an undue advantage in the ongoing election, the MM&P Communications Department will not publish the names or photographs of candidates, whether incumbent or not, in articles Reduction in Applicant appearing in The Master, Mate & Pilot or The Wheelhouse Weekly. In addition, the names and photos of MM&P officials Points per Pro Watch who hold positions normally subject to election will be excluded MM&P applicants will be awarded points for port relief officer from publication. In the case of news articles that involve an (PRO) watches at a rate of two points, effective Sept. 1, 2008. incumbent who is a candidate, or a union official holding a posi- The MM&P General Executive Board voted to reduce the tion normally subject to election, only the candidate’s or official’s number of points awarded to two, from four, at its meeting in title will be mentioned. This policy will remain in effect until the Linthicum Heights on Aug. 19-20. results of the election are known.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:6Sec1:6 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:211:30:21 AAMM PCF Promotion Gains Steam! The number of MM&P members and employees who To spread the word about the importance of the PCF, the contribute to the union’s Political Contribution Fund (PCF) union has produced a poster that is being hung in all the has increased by almost 20 percent in 2008. What’s more, halls. A new logo has been designed and a brochure that contributions to the fund have grown by 25 percent since answers questions about how and why to give to the fund is last year. “This is a great start,” said MM&P’s International being distributed to members and employees in person and President, who kicked off the PCF promotion with a letter by mail. The brochure is also posted on www.bridgedeck.org. in the January-February issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot. Many thanks to everyone who contributes to the PCF, and a “It shows that as our members, retirees and employees learn special thank you to first-time contributors. As more members more about the importance of our PCF and what it does, of the MM&P community follow your example, our voice in our campaign will achieve even greater results.” the political process grows stronger and more effective.

Thank You 2008 First-Time Contributors!

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:7Sec1:7 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:241:30:24 AAMM placeholder NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) Horizon Lines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Puerto Rico MM&P-contracted Horizon Lines celebrated 50 years of service to Puerto Rico this summer. The celebration was attended by customers, vendors, labor leaders, government officials and staff. Speakers included Horizon Lines LLC President John V. Keenan, Senior Vice President and General Manager Puerto Rico Services Jacob M. Wegrzyn and Puerto Rico Port Authority Marine Bureau Chief Edwin Rodriguez. The site chosen for the celebration, the Horizon Lines San Juan Marine Terminal, is imbued with history: there, on Aug. 5, 1958, the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Corp. vessel Fairland docked and unloaded the first-ever “Sea-Land” containers in Puerto Rico. The Fairland, a converted C-2 type freighter, was one of the first “containerships” put into service by industry innovator Malcolm McLean. McLean would later change the name of Pan- Atlantic Steamship to Sea-Land Service Inc., and go on to invent the container shipping industry as we know it today. Horizon Lines is the U.S. domestic ocean shipping descendent of Sea- Land. The celebration of Horizon Lines’ 50 years of service to Puerto Rico included government officials, customers, vendors, labor leaders and staff. Pictured “Sea-Land’s focus on serving the island of Puerto Rico never are (left to right, front row) U.S. Coast Guard San Juan Commander Carlos wavered,” Keenan said in his speech. “At Horizon Lines, our Torres and Captain Eduardo Pino; Horizon Lines Senior Vice President and loyalty to serving the island—to providing anything people may General Manager for Puerto Rico Jacob Wegrzyn; Master of Ceremonies need to live and work and to promote the growth of Puerto Rico’s and Facility Security Officer Janet Nieves and Chief Mate Horizon Navigator economy —is stronger now than ever.” Keenan outlined several Robin Espinosa; and (left to right, back row) Horizon Navigator Captain David Cvitanovic and Horizon Lines LLC President John Keenan. significant investments Horizon Lines is making in Puerto Rico, even as the island’s economic growth has slowed in recent years. Keenan also announced that Horizon has approved a major The company has invested more than $10 million in its San Juan investment in new technology that will allow pharmaceutical terminal development project, creating improvements that have companies to track shipments in real-time door-to-door as well increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times for truckers as monitor the temperature and security of products inside the by 20 percent. When the entire terminal renovation project is containers. The company is using leading-edge GPS and cellular complete, Horizon will increase its terminal capacity in San Juan tracking technology, together with sophisticated sensors inside by 30 percent, to more than 8,700 FEU. each container, to offer this service to customers. The solution With the Horizon Navigator as a backdrop, Keenan told was engineered by Horizon Logistics Technology, a division of attendees that the Navigator and its sister ship Trader were moved Horizon’s logistics management arm. “We welcome the chal- into the Puerto Rico trade this year to offer increased capacity lenges at Horizon Lines because we know from experience that that will serve market needs well into the future. The larger ships working together with our customers and partners, we can suc- offer more space for refrigerated cargoes, such as pharmaceuti- ceed,” Keenan said. cals and food, and special handling capacity for project freight.

Military Sealift Commander Briefs Maritime Union Leaders on Fleet Readiness The MM&P International President and leaders of other maritime President Gunnar Lundeberg and Ed Kelley, vice president of the unions participated in an informational briefing Aug. 12 led by American Maritime Officers. During the course of the three-hour Rear Adm. Robert D. Reilly Jr., head of Military Sealift Command briefing, Reilly explained the new concept of “sea basing” as it relates to MSC assets and gave the union leaders a bird’s eye view (MSC). Besides the MM&P International President, other union of when new ships would be coming on line and when older ships leaders present at the meeting were Marine Engineers’ Beneficial would be decommissioned. The tone of the briefing was upbeat Association President Don Keefe, Seafarers International Union and positive, with participants agreeing that such meetings should Vice President Augustino Tellez, Sailors’ Union of the Pacific be held more often.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:8Sec1:8 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:241:30:24 AAMM Maryland Congressman Helms MITAGS Ship Simulators The state-of-the-art simulation facilities at MM&P’s training institute, MITAGS, were put through their paces this summer by a particularly prestigious visitor, Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.). Sarbanes, a first-term congressman, is the son of Sen. Paul Sarbanes, who retired in 2006 after years of exemplary service to the people of Maryland and decades of steadfast support in Congress for the U.S.-flag merchant marine. Since 2007, John Sarbanes has represented Maryland’s Third Congressional District, which includes the Linthicum Heights campus on which MM&P Headquarters and MITAGS are based. While on campus, he visited MITAGS 20-station liquefied natural gas (LNG) computer lab and tried out the capabilities of the 300-degree

tug bridge before moving on to the Transas full-mission bridge GENE CARLSON, MITAGS simulator. Sarbanes expressed admiration for the quality of the Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes helms the tug simulator as MITAGS equipment, and had numerous questions for MITAGS represen- Director of Training Eric Friend and MIRAID President Jim Patti look on. Sarbanes said he was impressed by the incredible realism of the simulation tatives on the scope of the training programs and the extent of facilities at MITAGS and would return soon with his teenage son, who would the school’s investments in simulation facilities. find it “a lot more exciting than computer games.” Greetings From Maersk ILWU Reaches Agreement Sealand Achiever! With Pacific Maritime Association The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) reached an agreement in principle this summer on a six-year contract covering the more than 25,000 workers it represents at 29 West Coast ports. A spokesman for the International Transport Workers Federation called the agreement, “an important development for all dockworkers, maritime workers, and transport workers in general.” MM&P licensed deck officers sailing aboard the Maersk Sealand Achiever in June The contract negotiations were led by ILWU President Robert in a photograph taken by Captain Kevin Coulombe: (left to right) Third Mate McEllrath. The old contract, which expired on July 1 when it was Scott Reed, Chief Mate Donald Laverdure and Second Mate Terry Williams. not extended by the union, emerged after employers locked out Officers of the Maersk Line Ltd. (MLL) MV Sealand Achiever the ILWU workers in 2002. The new agreement is subject to rati- completed a highly complex 47-day shipyard period at Tuzla, fication by the members of the ILWU and the Pacific Maritime Turkey, in June. The sun was bright and spirits were high when Association (PMA). In the meantime, the ILWU and the PMA the MM&P members aboard the vessel took a break to pose for a agreed to extend the previous agreement to ensure normal port photo in front of the stack and MLL logo. operations. Anti-Labor Group Honors 156 Members of Congress for Opposing Workers’ Interests The so-called “Alliance for Worker Freedom,” a well-known laws; the Employee Free Choice Act; prevailing wage laws such anti-labor organization, has bestowed its highest honor for 2007 as the Davis-Bacon Act, which ensures fair wages for construc- on 156 members of Congress. Included among the recipients of tion workers on federal projects; and the Federal Medical Leave this “award” for opposing issues important to America᾽s working Act. To receive this “award,” a member of Congress must oppose families is Republican Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain. the interests of working families at least 80 percent of the time. The “Alliance for Worker Freedom” opposes: minimum wage

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:9Sec1:9 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:261:30:26 AAMM placeholder NEWSNEWS BRIEFS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) Horizon Lines Green” Initiatives Publicized in Marine Log The August issue of Marine Log features an overview of energy two most critical issues confronting the shipping market today,” conservation programs being introduced at MM&P-contracted Keenan said. Horizon Lines. The article details initiatives introduced by the He explained that Horizon Lines does not see emission trad- company as part of its “Horizon Green” program and to help ing as a real solution to reducing greenhouse gases because, “It compensate for increased fuel costs. It includes interviews with allows someone with money to keep on exceeding the established Horizon Lines Inc. Chairman and CEO Chuck Raymond and HL emission standard rather than seeking and implementing the best President John Keenan. “We were able to effectively mitigate the available and practical solution to reducing emissions.” He said a impact of steep fuel cost increases in the [second quarter of 2008] better approach is to set realistic, industry-specific standards and through a combination of conservation, strict vessel scheduling then expect every industry player to meet them. and fuel cost recovery measures,” Raymond is quoted as saying. Keenan seized the opportunity to express the company’s The “Horizon Green” program includes vessel management support for legislation pending in Congress that would lift the controls and audits, ballast water management, waste stream Harbor Maintenance Tax and make short sea shipping economi- analysis, usage of low sulfur diesel fuel and marine terminal cally feasible in the United States as a way to ease road congestion pollution mitigation plans. “Energy and sustainability are the and reduce air pollution.

Seeking Knowledge MM&P Government Group of Pre-World War II Members in the News Members of MM&P’s Brandis Sextants Government Employees Group featured prominently in the August issue of Sealift, Military Sealift Command’s monthly newspaper. Captain Gregory L. Horner, civil service master of USNS Fleet ocean tug USNS Apache. The vessel’s Robert E. Peary, was participation in the simulated rescue of survivors interviewed about from a submerged submarine was reported on in the August issue of the MSC publication Sealift. the role of the new T-AKE ships, whose primary mission is to deliver ammunition, provisions and petroleum products to the Navy’s underway carriers and strike groups. “Introducing this ship to the fleet is a great Brandis sextant with the location of the maker’s serial number and the location step in modernizing the Navy and bringing in new capabilities,” of the U.S. Navy serial number. Researchers into the disappearance of Amelia Earhart are compiling a database of Brandis serial numbers. Horner said. Peary is the fifth in the Lewis and Clark-class to be delivered to the Navy. The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery Captain Charles R. Rodrìguez, civil service master of fleet (TIGHAR) seeks help from MM&P members who collect or ocean tug USNS Apache, reported on the vessel’s participation have knowledge of pre-World War II Brandis sextants. As part in a simulated rescue of survivors from a submerged submarine. of its research (http://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/AEdescr.html) Engineers installed a weight system underneath the deck to into the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and her navigator ensure the ship would remain balanced once the rescue equip- Fred Noonan in 1937, TIGHAR is compiling a database relat- ment was loaded. “Apache’s bolt system allowed the equipment to ing Brandis serial numbers to U.S. Navy serial numbers to U.S. be mobile and interoperable,” Rodrìguez said. “The equipment Naval Observatory “Certificate(s) of Inspection.” TIGHAR is also can be taken off… without leaving behind extreme alterations interested in modifications made to the original cases to accom- to the ship.” Another article in Sealift reported on a search by modate Brandis seagoing sextants that were “bubble modified” scientists aboard the T-AGS ship USNS Pathfinder, operated for aviation use. Please direct any information to by MM&P-contracted Horizon Lines, to find the remains of a “[email protected].” Finnish airplane that crashed during World War II.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:10Sec1:10 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:281:30:28 AAMM Compare the Candidates for President of the United States Here Are the Facts—You Decide Delegates to the 82nd MM&P Convention voted unanimously to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for President. The AFL-CIO and all the seafaring and longshore unions have endorsed Obama. How will you vote in the upcoming election? Here are the facts—you decide. The issues Barack Obama John McCain “Our cargo preference laws are an important way for us to regulate Has supported numerous bills to Cargo Preference Laws and support the maritime industry. waive cargo preference laws; in 1996, Guarantee that American vessels Supporting the maritime industry supported an attempt to force U.S.-flag will carry U.S. government-financed allows us to ensure that we have the vessels to charge foreign-flag rates. cargoes. resources we need during times of war and national emergency and maintains standards in the industry.” The Jones Act “I would like to see the Jones Act “The Jones Act is a vital part of repealed… It appears that the Jones Protects the domestic shipping and our national defense and supports Act has a negative economic impact on shipbuilding industries and American American workers. As President, I would American consumers.” maritime jobs from unfair foreign fully enforce it.” competition. The Maritime Security “The Maritime Security Program helps “I believe we should institute a Program (MSP) ensure U.S.-flag vessels are ready to competitive procedure to determine Creates a U.S.-flag maritime security meet our needs during times of war or which vessels should be included in the fleet to support our national defense national emergency and I support fully MSP program.” and to preserve jobs for American funding it.” maritime workers. The Freedom to Form a Union Has voted for the Employee Free Choice Says he is “strongly opposed” to the The Employee Free Choice Act would Act and has pledged to sign it as Employee Free Choice Act and voted make it easier for workers to join President. against it in the Senate. unions. Wants employer-paid health benefits to Supports a national health care plan be considered taxable income. His plan that would increase the number of would make it much more costly for Better Health Care Americans with health insurance by 18 employers to offer health insurance and million in 2009 and by 34 million by would dramatically reduce the number 2018. of people who obtain health coverage through their work.

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New York City will pay $8,750,000 to the family of John P. Healy, one of 11 people who died when the MV Andrew J. Barberi allided with a maintenance pier in October 2003. In their pleadings before the court, lawyers for the plaintiffs outlined findings of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The lawyers allege that: ▶ Assistant Captain Richard Smith, alone in the wheelhouse at the time of the crash, “had lapsed into a diminished state of consciousness due to a combination of his own fatigue and taking medications that caused drowsiness and disorientation.” (Smith pleaded guilty to eleven counts of manslaughter under the Seaman’s Manslaughter Statute and one count of giving a false statement to a government officer. He has since served an 18-month sentence.) U.S. COAST GUARD ▶ Smith’s physician, William Tursi, had omitted medica- Damage to the MV Andrew J. Barberi after it allided with a maintenance pier in October 2003. tions he prescribed from the USCG license renewal form he filled out. He received probation, six months of home of changes in Coast Guard regulations. Captain Gansas and confinement and 300 hours of community service. His Assistant Captain Smith both reported to Mauldin. license to practice medicine was suspended. In 2005, Mauldin pleaded guilty to making a materially ▶ The Staten Island Ferry system did not enforce its own false statement to the Coast Guard when he claimed that the “two-pilot” rule, which requires that the captain and assis- standard practice followed by the ferry’s captains and assistant captain be present in the pilot house while the vessel tant captains at the time of the allision was to be together in is underway. the operating pilot house while the vessel was underway. The The lawyers quote the NTSB report, which found that “the attorneys for the Healy family allege he subsequently admitted New York City Department of Transportation failed to imple- that this was not the procedure and that he knew that it was ment and oversee safe and effective operating procedures for not followed. its ferries.” The NTSB report concluded that Captain Michael An investigation conducted by the Global Maritime and Gansas not being present in the pilothouse was accepted Transportation School (GMATS) at the United States Merchant procedure on the ferry. The investigators found that at no time Marine Academy concluded that the ferry operation was char- during the voyage was Captain Gansas in the pilot house. acterized by cronyism and nepotism and that a change in man- City employee Patrick Ryan, a director of ferry operations agement was necessary to change the culture. The City of New who was in charge of the Staten Island Ferry from shore, York responded by appointing a new chief operating officer pleaded guilty in 2005 to violating the federal maritime man- and introducing new regulations mandating more staffing on slaughter statute for failing to enforce the rule that required the boats, background checks, a strict drug and alcohol policy, the captain and assistant captain to be together in the pilot more stringent medical exams for employees and surveillance house while the ferry was underway. Lawyers for the plaintiffs cameras on board, as well as the presence of two people in the charged that Ryan admitted that he “knowingly and willfully” wheelhouse. failed to enforce the “two-pilot” rule. They said his plea “estab- At oral argument, Judge Robert D. Sack compared the lished the willful misbehavior of an individual of a sufficiently failure of the ferry to require two pilots with passenger expec- high level to bind the shipowner with legal knowledge and tations when flying on board an airplane, saying “You have a privity of culpable conduct.” Ryan served a year and a day at 777 flying. You expect both pilots to be in the cockpit when it Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex. lands. You don’t expect one to be in the back cleaning dishes.” The port captain for Staten Island Ferries, John Mauldin, The court found in March of this year that the City could not reported to Ryan and was also his brother-in-law. His respon- limit its responsibility. It also held that the City was negligent sibilities included overseeing the daily operational functions of and that each victim was entitled to a trial on the issue of com- the ferry, such as scheduling, fueling and informing the crews pensation for injuries and economic losses.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:12Sec1:12 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:281:30:28 AAMM WASHINGTON OBSERVER Congress Wrapping Up Its Work: Key Priorities Pending C. James Patti

At the time this issue of The office. You will also learn more about the positions taken by the Master, Mate & Pilot went to Presidential candidates on the issues important to the U.S.-flag press, the 110th Congress had merchant marine, and why the unanimous decision made at the not yet completed its work 2008 MM&P Convention to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for for the year and recessed. President is clearly the right choice for any organization commit- Consequently, we do not know ted to the preservation of American maritime jobs. whether any of the critically As the 110th Congress wraps up its work for the year, a important issues that were number of initiatives that are extremely important to MM&P pending at the time this column are pending. Many are part of the Coast Guard authorizations was written have been resolved. legislation passed by the House of Representatives through the We will, of course, provide an leadership of Congressmen Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), Elijah update in the next issue of the Cummings (D-Md.) and Steve LaTourette (R-Ohio). In fact, magazine. many of the provisions contained in the House-passed Coast What we do know is that when the new Congress convenes in Guard bill reflect positions taken by MM&P at its 2008 and pre- 2009, we will once again be faced with the challenge of educating vious conventions. Unfortunately, as of this writing, the Senate a large number of new members of the House of Representatives had not yet scheduled time for the consideration of its version of and the Senate about the U.S.-flag merchant marine. We know the Coast Guard authorizations bill and, unless it does, the very that, at a minimum, there will be 35 new representatives and five positive and far-reaching provisions contained in the House bill new senators—individuals who have likely had no prior experi- will “die” when Congress leaves for the year, and we will have to ence in Congress and who have not had the opportunity to learn begin again to push for their enactment when the new Congress about the programs important to the jobs of MM&P members convenes in 2009. Here is a description of the key provisions in and to all American merchant mariners. the bill. This is one reason that it is so important for every MM&P member to support our Political Contribution Fund (PCF). Transfer of Suspension and Revocation Through the PCF, MM&P works to further the election of men Proceedings to the NTSB and women who share our commitment to a strong, competitive Title X of the House-passed Coast Guard legislation contains a U.S.-flag merchant marine and who are ready to work with us to provision first raised in Congress by MM&P in 2007. Specifically, prevent the outsourcing to foreign workers of American mari- MM&P is urging that the administrative law judges (ALJs) time jobs. responsible for hearing suspension and revocation cases brought An equally important reason that every MM&P member by the Coast Guard against licensed and unlicensed mariners should contribute to the PCF is so that MM&P can support those be transferred to the jurisdiction of the National Transportation who have traditionally stood with our industry and our union: Safety Board (NTSB). MM&P, joined in this request by all the members of Congress who have supported the Jones Act, cargo other seafaring unions, argued that merchant mariners have preference, the Maritime Security Program and other initiatives the right to receive a fair and impartial hearing. By transferring that create jobs for American mariners and help the U.S.-flag the ALJs from the Coast Guard to the NTSB, MM&P believes, merchant marine to protect our nation’s economic and military there will be assurance of an arms-length relationship between security. With our support, our friends in Congress are better the Coast Guard, the agency initiating the proceeding, and the able to respond to the attacks that are leveled against them by administrative law judge hearing the case. those who oppose our programs. They will also have a better chance of winning their campaigns for reelection. They need our Seamen’s Shoreside Access help to keep their jobs so that they, in turn, can continue to fight for American maritime jobs. Section 719 of the House Coast Guard bill addresses the problem I encourage you to go to www.bridgedeck.org to read more all mariners face in gaining access to their vessel and to shore about the PCF: what it is, how you can contribute and a state- through port facilities and terminals. All too often, the Coast by-state listing of the legislators the PCF supports. You will learn Guard has approved port security plans that require a mariner that none of the money contributed to the MM&P PCF is used to pay to be escorted to and from his or her ship, and in and out to fund the operations of MIRAID, MM&P’s Washington, D.C. of the port facility. This practice results in inordinate delays and

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frequently means that mariners submitted to Congress not later are effectively held hostage than six months after the bill aboard their ships. This sec- is enacted. It would have to tion of the legislation stipu- include an “identification of the lates that each facility security redundancies and inefficien- plan would have to “provide a cies in connection with such system for seamen assigned to checks... and recommendations a vessel at that facility, pilots, for eliminating such redundan- and representatives of seamen’s cies and inefficiencies.” welfare and labor organizations to board and depart the Harbor Maintenance vessel through the facility in a Tax timely manner at no cost to the In addition to these and other individual.” GETTY IMAGES provisions included in the Limitations on State The Coast Guard has approved port security plans that require a mariner to pending Coast Guard authori- pay to be escorted to and from his or her ship. This frequently means that zations legislation, a number of Taxation of Seamen mariners are effectively held hostage aboard their ships. Legislation pending in Congress would address the problem. other priorities for MM&P and Section 426 of the legislation the U.S.-flag shipping indus- includes a provision strongly try are still under consideration by Congress. One of the most supported by MM&P on behalf of the United Inland Membership significant relates to the efforts to encourage the development of Group (UIG) and the Government Employees Membership a marine highway system by amending the Harbor Maintenance Group. This section clarifies a previously enacted rule relating to Tax (HMT) under the Internal Revenue Code. the taxation of interstate waterway workers by individual states. It has long been the position of MM&P and others in our Congress, in the year 2000, enacted legislation sponsored by industry that the development of a U.S.-flag short sea shipping Congressman Brian Baird (D-Wash.) and supported by MM&P industry would provide numerous economic and security-related and the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) that benefits to the United States. It also represents one of the most prohibited states from taxing a non-resident waterway worker important potential areas of growth for our industry and for the who performs regularly assigned duties on a vessel operating on maritime workforce. The use of commercial vessels for the car- the navigable waters of more than one state. Nevertheless, a court riage of cargo along our coasts would be a cost-effective, efficient decision upheld Oregon’s right to tax non-resident maritime and environmentally sound way to supplement and complement workers because they worked on waterways that were not jointly the rail and truck traffic that has already pushed to capacity the owned by two or more states. To rectify this situation, Section highway and rail lines in most major transportation corridors. 426 clarifies the previously enacted prohibition by extending it to A marine highway system would offer shippers another means individuals working on a vessel operating on the navigable waters to transport the ever-increasing volumes of imported cargo of two or more states, and not just on waterways that are owned expected to move in interstate commerce between American by two or more states. ports in coming years. Most importantly, moving this cargo by ship will not add to the congestion that plagues our nation’s Redundant Background Checks surface transportation systems. One of the most serious deficiencies of the Transportation Significant progress towards the development of a marine Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program is that obtain- highway system has been achieved in the 110th Congress, ing a TWIC card does not preclude the mariner from having to thanks largely to the leadership of the House Committee on obtain additional port entry identification credentials from other Transportation and Infrastructure and its Subcommittee on public and private entities. To rectify this problem, MM&P and Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Thanks to the efforts the other seafaring and longshore unions have urged Congress of the members of these committees and those of many of their to amend the TWIC program to give the federally issued TWIC colleagues in the House of Representatives and the Senate, legis- preemption over all other background check and identification lation was signed into law on Dec. 19, 2007 that, for the first time, requirements. calls for the establishment by the federal government of a marine In response, Section 703 of the House-passed Coast Guard highway program. legislation requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study The new statute, the Transportation Energy Security and “comparing those background records checks required under Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, will help facilitate the [TWIC] and those conducted by States for similar homeland construction and operation of vessels for the marine highway security purposes.” This provision requires that the study be system in compliance with America’s domestic shipping require-

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:14Sec1:14 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:301:30:30 AAMM ments in two key ways. First, it authorizes the Secretary of Belated Thank You to World War II Mariners Transportation to issue a loan guarantee for the financing of the Another measure that has been pending for far too long is construction, reconstruction or reconditioning of a vessel for a HR 23/S 961, the so-called “Belated Thank You to the Merchant short sea transportation project. Second, it allows earnings from Mariners of World War II Act of 2007.” The primary purpose of vessels operating in a short sea ship- this long-overdue legislation is to pro- ping program to be deposited into a vide a monthly benefit to mariners in Capital Construction Fund (CCF). recognition of their exemplary service to It also allows vessels built with CCF our country during World War II and to funds to operate as part of a short sea reflect the fact that these mariners, unlike shipping program without penalty or other veterans, did not receive any benefits restriction. This will help to move for- under the GI Bill. ward the American companies willing We are extremely grateful to to commit the resources and vessels Congressman Bob Filner (D-Calif.), chair- necessary to initiate short sea shipping man of the House Committee on Veterans operations. Affairs, for spearheading this legislation in But despite these extremely impor- the House of Representatives. At the same tant developments, there remains time, we deeply regret and oppose the another significant obstacle to the decision by Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) development of a marine highway sys- to refuse to bring the companion bill to tem. Specifically, the Internal Revenue the Senate for a vote. Akaka’s refusal to act Code of 1986 must be amended to on S 961 has not only prevented the enact- exempt the waterborne transporta- ment of this legislation but has further tion of cargo between American ports delayed the distribution of the called-for from the Harbor Maintenance Tax benefit to these mariners. Nevertheless, we (HMT). Today, the HMT is imposed are firmly committed to seeing this legisla- on cargo entering a U.S. port from tion enacted and we will continue to do an overseas market, and if the same everything we can to achieve this goal. cargo is transferred to another ves- Today, U.S.-flag vessels and their sel for transport along our coasts GETTY IMAGES Use of commercial vessels for the carriage of cargo U.S.-citizen crews are on the front lines in to another American port, it is taxed along our coasts would be a cost-effective and the War Against Terror. American vessels again. This dual or multiple taxation of environmentally sound way to supplement the and American crews carry the supplies cargo under the HMT only applies to truck traffic that has already pushed to capacity the and equipment our troops need, whenever highways in most major transportation corridors. waterborne transportation; it does not and wherever they are required. U.S.-flag apply to cargo moving domestically by Pending legislation would modify the Harbor Maintenance Tax to make “short sea shipping” vessels and U.S.-citizen crews are absolutely truck or rail. Since the payment of the practical. necessary if in fact our nation is to con- HMT is the responsibility of the ship- tinue to support our troops. The alternative per, the multiple taxation of waterborne cargo under the HMT would be to put the security of our forces overseas in the hands discourages shippers from considering the use of vessels and, of foreign-flag vessels and foreign crews. It is essential that our consequently, has impeded the development of a U.S. marine nation continue to have the militarily useful U.S.-flag commer- highway system. cial vessels and the trained and loyal U.S.-citizen crews needed To rectify this situation, Congressman Elijah Cummings to support our troops, protect and enhance America’s economic and Senator Frank Lautenberg have introduced legislation, interests at home and abroad and strengthen U.S. defense opera- HR 1499 and S 3199, to amend the HMT. This legislation would tions around the world. We further believe that the best way to exempt from the HMT the movement of intermodal cargo by achieve these goals is for Congress and the Administration to vessel between ports on the coasts of the United States and support and fund existing programs and to enact new programs between ports on the Great Lakes. According to Cummings, the that enable our merchant marine to operate more effectively and Congressional Budget Office has reviewed this legislation and competitively, and which promote the recruitment and reten- has prepared a preliminary analysis that estimates that enactment tion of American citizens for employment in the U.S. maritime of the bill would result in a minimal cost of less than $500,000 industry. over ten years to the federal government. We have strongly urged As this Congress ends its work, and as we prepare for the next Congress to enact this legislation as soon as possible. Congress in 2009, we will continue to focus our attention and our efforts in this direction.

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With Congress in recess and the STCW review at the During the past few months, some members have experienced International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily on hold, problems getting their TWICs due to TSA’s inability to confirm there have been few regulatory developments of note during the members’ citizenship. To avoid this problem, members should: the course of the summer. Let’s take the opportunity to exam- 1. Bring a valid passport and MMD to the TWIC enrollment ine some important topics that have been reported on before center. in this column: the U.S. Coast Guard’s medical policy and the 2. Submit both documents to the agent. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). 3. Insist that the agent scan both documents and submit both documents as part of the enrollment package. USCG Medical Policy The Coast Guard is already using its Navigation and Vessel Department of Transportation Drug Testing Rules Inspection Circular, the Medical and Physical Evaluation MM&P and the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of Guidelines for Merchant Mariner Credentials (Medical NVIC), the AFL-CIO are opposed to certain provisions of a proposed to evaluate applicants for merchant mariners’ documents and DOT rule that would expand the circumstances under which an licenses, renewals, and upgrades. MM&P and the other seafaring individual would have to provide a sample for drug testing under labor unions have raised concerns about the Medical NVIC in “direct observation.” Direct observation collections are controver- writing and during meetings of the Merchant Marine Personnel sial because of the intrusion into workers’ privacy. DOT is pro- Advisory Committee (MERPAC). We have also taken our con- posing to change the rules because of the availability of devices cerns to Congress, where legislation is pending in the Senate. to thwart the testing process. In its proposed rule, DOT took the It is very important that MM&P members who have medical position that it is no longer practicable to operate a drug testing issues or are taking dietary or herbal supplements or other medi- program without adding procedures to counter well-publicized cations, over-the-counter or prescription, review the Medical cheating techniques and devices. NVIC with their physicians. The Medical NVIC is posted on the Besides the privacy issues, MM&P and TTD are opposed to web at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvic/2000s.asp#2008. the new rules because of concerns over the increased burdens the The way in which form 719(k) is filled out can be critical. regulation will pose and ambiguities over when direct observa- Members who still have questions after reviewing the NVIC with tion will be required. As of this writing, DOT has postponed their physicians should contact the Executive Assistant to the implementation of the controversial rules until Nov. 1, 2008. President at MM&P headquarters, 410-850-8700 ext. 23 or by MM&P will continue to monitor this issue, working in tandem sending an e-mail to [email protected]. with other TTD unions. For more information, see the DOT’s final rule on Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol New TWIC Deadline Testing Programs (OST-2003-15245) published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2008. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the deadline by which mariners must obtain their Transportation Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to April 15, 2009. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has pub- Although certain Captain of the Port Zones will begin to require lished for public comment its Final Environmental Impact workers to have a TWIC before they can enter a secure area of a Statement (FEIS) on Operational Measures of the North Atlantic port facility unescorted, until the April 15 deadline, mariners who Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Strategy. The 850-page require unescorted access need only show their MMD or Coast document is available for download in its entirety or chapter by Guard license and a valid photo ID. chapter from the NMFS website at: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ USCG regulations now require a valid TWIC as a prerequi- pr/shipstrike/. NMFS proposes speed reductions to reduce the site to obtaining a license or merchant mariner document. It is frequency and severity of collisions with right whales. therefore extremely important that mariners obtain their TWICs MM&P continues to monitor this issue and its potential effect by the deadline. To expedite the enrollment process: on our members. MM&P recently provided comments as part 1. Pre-enroll online at: www.tsa.gov/twic. This site contains all of a coalition of concerned vessel operators and other stakehold- the necessary information. ers. For more information, contact the Executive Assistant to 2. Make an appointment to enroll at the same enrollment center MM&P’s International President at (410) 850-8700 ext 23 or by where you plan to pick up your TWIC. e-mail: [email protected].

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Administrator’s Column Patrick McCullough

In this issue of The Master, Information for Members Only Mate & Pilot, I thought it In addition to the items listed above, there are other forms would be helpful to make which can be viewed and/or printed from your computer. These you aware of some informa- forms can only be viewed, however, by registered members. To tion that is available to you access these forms, you will need to click on the “Members at all times. By following the Only” button. Once you are a registered member, you can click steps outlined below, you on “Member Forms” to see a list of forms. Forms which are cur- can retrieve certain Plan rently available include Health & Benefit Plan forms, Individual forms and other Plan-related Retirement Account Plan (IRAP) forms, Pension Plan and information right from your Vacation Plan forms. On this page you can also find forms in computer. PDF format that are related to the union. Information at Your Fingertips Numerous Plan forms are available for download and printing on the MM&P website, www.bridgedeck.org. To find out about benefits or providers, or to download a form, go to www.bridgedeck.org and click on the button labeled “MM&P Plans” at the top of the page. For example, if you want to contact a provider, after clicking on “MM&P Plans,” scroll down to “H&B Provider List.” The web page you see next will allow you to obtain all the information you need about a provider: name, phone number and website. GETTIY IMAGES Another web page that you can access after clicking on the Scholarship Program for Children “MM&P Plans” button is “H&B Forms.” Every item posted on of Offshore Members this page is in PDF format. That means that if your computer has Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will be able to download a printable We would like to remind Offshore members that the Health & PDF of any form that appears. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Benefit Plan has a scholarship program that awards six scholar- Reader on your computer, you can download a free copy of the ships to eligible dependent children of MM&P Offshore mem- software directly from the “H&B Forms” web page, just by click- bers and co-pay pensioners in good standing who are partici- ing on the Adobe icon at the top of the page, where it says “Click pants in the Health & Benefit Plan. here.” Students who are high school seniors for the 2008-09 school On the same page, you can view important IRAP Plan year should consider applying for the MM&P Offshore scholar- changes regarding new investment default options that will be ship. The deadline to file an application with the Plan Office is effective Oct. 31, 2008. This information, which was mailed Nov. 30, 2008. Please contact the Plan Office to request an appli- to each participant earlier in the year, is posted on the site for cation packet. All completed applications will be reviewed by the your review. The “H&B Forms” page also features the current Scholarship Recognition Award Program in Princeton, N.J, an Summary Plan Descriptions for the Health & Benefit Plan, organization that reviews all qualifications of applicants, includ- Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP), Pension Plan and ing test scores, grades, extracurricular activities and community Vacation Plan. Each of these documents can be viewed and service. The Plan Office verifies the eligibility of the approved printed. Halfway down the web page, under the heading “Other candidates. The Scholarship Recognition Award Program selects Forms,” you will find commonly requested Health & Benefit the winners. The final list will be presented to the Trustees Plan forms. All the forms can be printed and used when you for their approval at the Board’s June 2009 meeting. Once the need them: there is no need to call Plans or write a letter request- winners are approved by the Trustees, they will be notified. To ing them. Thanks to the Internet, the form you need is at your request an application for the Offshore Scholarship Program, fingertips. please call the Plan Office at (410) 850-8500.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:17Sec1:17 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:301:30:30 AAMM MM&P Plans continued… A Quick Guide to Medicare

A few years ago, the Plan Office printed a “Quick Guide to Medicare Part B covers medical, lab, outpatient treat- Medicare.” Because some time has elapsed since the initial ment, home care and other ancillary services. There is a printing, I felt it would be useful to have it reprinted for cost of $96.40 per month (2008 premium) for Part B. (Most your review and updated as of 2008. Please remember that pensioners will pay the standard premium. Some pension- once you retire and become eligible for Medicare, you must ers may pay a higher premium based on their income.). submit a copy of your Medicare Card to the Plan Office. There are three occasions when you can sign up. The following information may be helpful to members turning 65 this year. Initial Enrollment Period If you already retired and neither you nor your spouse Understanding Medicare is working, your Initial Enrollment Period begins three There are four types of Medicare coverage. Medicare Part A months before you turn 65 and ends three months after the covers hospital services and Medicare Part B covers medi- month you turn 65. Sign up for Medicare Part A and Part cal, physician, laboratory and other services. Part C con- B three months before your 65th birthday because the start sists of Medicare Advantage Plans, like HMOs and PPOs,* date for Medicare Part B may be delayed if you wait either and Part D provides Medicare prescription drug coverage. until you turn 65 or until the last three months of your Initial Enrollment Period. How to Enroll General Enrollment Period If you already receive Social Security benefits, you do not need to do anything. You will be automatically enrolled in If you miss the Initial Enrollment Period, you are eli- Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B effective the month gible to file for Medicare during the General Enrollment you turn 65. For example, if your 65th birthday is Feb. 20, Period, which runs from Jan. 1 through March 31 of each 2008, your Medicare effective date would be Feb. 1, 2008. year. Medicare Part B coverage starts on July 1 of the year (Note: If your birthday is on the first day of any month, in which you signed up. If you are not working and have Medicare Part A and Part B would be effective the first day failed to sign up for Medicare Part B during the initial of the prior month. For example, if your 65th birthday is enrollment period, the cost of Medicare Part B will go up Feb. 1, 2008, your Medicare effective date would be Jan. 10 percent for each 12-month period that you could have 1, 2008.) Your Medicare card will be mailed to you about had Medicare Part B but didn’t take it, except under spe- three months before your 65th birthday. If you do not want cial circumstances. One example of special circumstance Medicare Part B, follow the instructions that come with the would be that you are working full time at age 65 and have card. benefits through a health and benefit plan or your working spouse’s employer. (You can contact your Social Security If you are close to age 65 and are not receiving Social office for a list of other special cases.) Security benefits, you must apply for Medicare. You can apply by visiting your local Social Security office or by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. You are eligible Special Enrollment Period to enroll in Medicare Part A when you turn 65. There is The Special Enrollment Period is an option if you are eli- no cost for Part A as long as you have worked and paid gible for Medicare and waited to enroll in Medicare Part B Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. It doesn’t matter if because you were still working and covered by the plan or you are working or retired: you should still sign up for your spouse was still working and was covered by another Medicare Part A when you are close to age 65. plan. If this applies to you, you can sign up for Medicare

* For more info on Part C Medicare Advantage Plans, visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov or call Medicare at 1-800-medicare (1-800-633-4227).

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:18Sec1:18 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:321:30:32 AAMM Part B any time while you are still covered by an employer If you are 65 and still working enough hours to maintain or union group health plan through either your own or benefits through the Plan, or your spouse is still working your spouse’s current employment. You can also sign up and covered under their employer’s group health plan, you during the eight months following the month that your should talk to a Social Security representative about when employer or union group health plan coverage ends, or it would be best to sign up for Medicare Part B. Then you when the employment ends (whichever is earlier). It is bet- should advise the MM&P Plans Office of your decision. ter, however, to sign up as soon as you decide to retire and Medicare has an excellent website which can be accessed know when your coverage will be ending so you won’t have at www.medicare.gov. You can also call Medicare at a delay in the start of Medicare Part B. 1-800-Medicare.

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage or 2008, the Plan’s Prescription FDrug Program is comparable to the coverage offered by the Medicare Part D Program (except in the case of Columbia Northwest Group retirees, as described below). Medicare-eligible Offshore pensioners do not need to opt for the Medicare Part D Program and, if for any reason they drop coverage

with the MM&P Health & Benefit GETTIY IMAGES Plan in the future, they would be able to apply for Medicare Part D coverage without any penalty. To opt out of the Medicare Part D Program, Offshore pensioners do not have to take any specific action. Because the MM&P Health & Benefit Plan provides “creditable coverage,” the Plan can receive a subsidy for a percentage of the prescription drug cost incurred by Medicare-eligible Offshore pensioners. To obtain the subsidy, each year, the Plan files an application with the Center for Medicare Services (CMS). The Plan receives subsidies for about 28 percent of what it spends on retirees’ prescription drugs, as long as the retiree does not sign up for Medicare Part D. If an Offshore pensioner or dependent does sign up for Medicare Part D, the Plan is not allowed to receive the subsidy for that retiree or dependent, even if s/he continues to use the Plan’s prescription drug benefit coverage. An important exception involves retirees and dependents in the Columbia Northwest Group; for them, the prescription drug coverage is “non-creditable.” For this reason, the Plan is not eligible to receive a subsidy to offset the prescription drug cost of members of that group. These pensioners have been informed that they should enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

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William C. Adams, 86, died June 24. A resident of McDonald, Pa., Michael J. Hickey, 80, died June 13. A resident of College Station, and a pensioner since 1985, he last sailed for Twin Rivers Towing Texas, and a pensioner since 1988, he last sailed for AHL as third Company as master of the MV Humphrey. mate on the King. He loved good food, Western movies and music from the 1940s. He is survived by: his wife, Maxine; six children; Herbert S. Bell, 81, died May 12. A resident of nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and a pensioner since 1992, he last sailed for Sealand Services Inc. as master of Daniel J. Hosey, 55, died May 5. A resident of the MV Galveston Bay. He enjoyed working on Worcester, Mass., he last sailed as chief mate. He the computer, reading, doing crossword puzzles, loved all sports, but especially hockey. His son playing bridge and traveling. His wife of 59 years, Th omas, sisters Lynn and Jan and many close Esther, and daughter Karen survive him. friends survive him. James W. Borell, 91, died May 1. A pensioner since 1989 and a Salvador F. LaCava, 89, died May 20. A resident of Burke, Va., he last sailed for Afram Lines Inc. as third pensioner since 1983 and a resident of Metairie, mate on the SS Tampa Bay. La., he last sailed for American President Lines as third mate on the MV President Lincoln. He Roland J. Callahan, 92, died June 6. enjoyed golf and following LSU sports and A resident of Kings Park, N.Y., and a the New Orleans Saints. He is survived by: his pensioner since 1981, he last sailed for wife, Rita; son, Gregory; daughter, Donna; three Sealand Services Inc. as second mate on grandchildren; and one grandson. the Sealand Resource. He enjoyed reading mystery books, as well as about current Charles A. Larsen, 86, died June 16. A pensioner since 1988 and events and history. He loved spending a resident of Metairie, La., he last sailed for Waterman Steamship time with friends and family and telling Company as master of the SS Stonewall Jackson. stories of his many travels. His son Michael, brother Joseph and many nieces William Lawley, 54, died June 6. A resident of and nephews survive him. Odenville, Ala., he last sailed for AHL as QMED on the Captain H.A. Downing. He loved boating, Olaf J. Clausen, 98, died May 2. A resident of Bow, gardening and spending time with family and N.H., and a pensioner since 1970, he last sailed friends. His wife Gloria, daughter Angela, son for Marine Transportation Inc. as master of the Jimmy and three grandsons survive him. SS Reading. He served in the merchant marine during World War II. He enjoyed spending time Edward M. Levey, 82, died April 20. A resident of Cheshire, Conn., with his family, vacationing at his summer cottage, and a pensioner since 1974, he last sailed as chief mate on the traveling and working in the garden. Defi ance. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. His wife, Catherine, fi ve children, ten grandchildren and one great- Kenneth M. Dowty, 84, died April 27. A pensioner since 1987 grandchild survive him. and a resident of Ventura, Calif., he last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. as master of the SS Genevieve Lykes. Hughston E. Lowder Jr., 56, died June 9. A resident of Perry Hall, Md., he last worked for Harold Fleureton, 65, died June 10. A pensioner since 1986 and MITAGS as an instructor. He enjoyed playing a resident of Fairfi eld, Conn., he last sailed for Hudson Waterways the guitar, going to the dinner theatre, camping Inc. as chief mate on the Transcolumbia. and going on trips with his sons. His mother June, sons Matthew, Christopher and Taylor, and William R. Fox Jr., 38, died June 19. A resident of three sisters survive him. Traverse City, Mich., he last sailed for Grand River Navigation Company as chief engineer on the George C. MacDonald, 84, died April 4. A Maumee. His wife Suzanne and daughter Alycyn resident of Ft. Myers, Fla., and a pensioner survive him. since 1975, he last sailed for Boston Fuel Transport as master of the Fuel Oil. He Anthony F. Gessell, 88, died May 1. A resident of Bothell, Wash., enjoyed whale-watching, Castle Island and and a pensioner since 1986, he last sailed for American President fi shing. He is survived by: his daughter, Luna; Lines Inc. as second mate on the President Kennedy. son Michael; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; and sister Genevieve. Vincent J. Giannola, 88, died April 30. A pensioner since 1982 and a resident of Edmond Mandin, 81, died April 29. A W. Greenwich, R.I., he last sailed for Farrell pensioner since 1988 and a resident of Lines Inc. as master of the Export Champion. Richmond, Calif., he last sailed for American He was a World War II veteran who loved President Lines Inc. as master of the President music, golf and walking. His sons, Dennis, Washington. He enjoyed working on his 50-ft Kevin and Jeff rey, and fi ve grandchildren, wood motor sailor. His wife, Elena, six children survive him. and twelve grandchildren survive him.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:20Sec1:20 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:331:30:33 AAMM Ezequiel Mendoza, 81, died April 17. A Odd Samdal, 80, died April 11. A resident of Mobile, Ala., and a pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Galveston, pensioner since 1994, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. Texas, he last sailed for Sealand Service as as master of the Letitia Lykes. He loved to play poker, blackjack and third mate on the Sealand Venture. He enjoyed Texas Hold’em. Two daughters, Sonja and Kathleen, survive him. volunteer work and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed traveling Kenneth W. Smith, 84, died March 16. A resident with friends and family. He is survived by: his of San Rafael, Calif., and a pensioner since 1972, sons, Phillip and Michael; two grandchildren; he last sailed for Isthman as third mate on the a great-granddaughter; and his companion of 15 years, Sylvia Steel Surveyor. He was an avid collector of ship Hernandez. memorabilia. He is survived by several cousins and friends living all over the world. Joe G. Milkavich, 87, died June 13. A resident of Westport, Conn., and a pensioner since 1984, Rosemary A. Smith, 62, died June 5. A resident he last sailed for Delta Steamship Company as of Baltimore, Md., she last worked for MITAGS chief mate on the Santa Paula. He sailed on ship as senior accounting clerk. She enjoyed reading, convoys carrying ammunition during World War crossword puzzles, shopping, keno and spending II and he received an award for being a member time with her family. She is survived by: her of the Masters, Mates & Pilots for over 60 years. husband Ronald, son Ronald, daughters Renee He enjoyed reading historical books and was an avid collector of and Rebecca, and eight grandchildren. rocks and minerals. His wife of 64 years, Frances, son Donald, fi ve grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive him. Victor Soto, 82, died May 9. A pensioner since 1992 and a resident of Seaford, N.Y., he last sailed Christian H. Nikoloff , 71, died March 19. A pensioner since 1988 as second mate on the Fortaleza. He enjoyed and a resident of West Dover, Vt., he last sailed for United States sports, especially watching baseball or football, Lines as master of the American Georgia. and spending time with family. He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Marina; fi ve daughters, James E. Orton, 84, died April 3. A resident of Victoria, Arlene, Ellen, Amelia and Nancy; four Calexico, Calif., and a pensioner since 1980, he grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. last sailed for Matson Navigation Co. as third mate on the SS Lurline. He enjoyed playing the William W. Waggoner, 91, died March 12. A pensioner since 1970 concertina and violin and he could speak Spanish. and a resident of Comanche, Texas, he last sailed for States Marine Irma survives him. Lines as master of the SS Buckeye State. Gordon E. Peterson, 86, died Feb. 15. A resident of Kingsland, John R. Wheaton, 81, died March 13. A resident of Starlight, Pa., Texas, and a pensioner since 1976, he last sailed for United States and a pensioner since 1987, he last sailed for Farrell Lines as fi rst Lines as third mate on the SS American Charger. mate on the Export Patriot. He loved animals and had several cats and dogs. Alphonse Piontek, 88, died May 4. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident of West Caldwell, N.J., he last sailed for Prudential Charlie M. Williams, 71, died Feb. 24. A pensioner since 2002 Steamship Company as third mate on the SS Lash Italia. Th ree and a resident of Baltimore, he last sailed for Transamerican Trailer nieces and two nephews survive him. Transport as third mate on the SS Fortaleza. Jean W. Rader, 88, died Jan. 31. A pensioner Stanley R. Willett, 75, died Feb. 9, 2008. A resident of Bogalusa, since 1987 and a resident of Augusta, Kan., he La., and a pensioner since 1985, he last sailed for Ogden Marine as last sailed for American President Lines as third mate on the OMI Columbia. second mate on the President Fillmore. He was a past governor of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Jerry Wu, 83, died May 28. A pensioner since in Ocala, Fla., volunteered for the Ocala Fire 1988 and a resident of Yuma, Ariz., he last sailed Department and was a member of the Morocco for APL as third mate on the President Jackson. He Shriners in Jacksonville. His wife Ruby, sons enjoyed spending time with family and friends, David and Kevin, and daughter Karen survive him. and belonged to the Masons and Shriners. He was affi liated with several churches and participated Edmund J. Rothwell, 85, died Feb. 29. A pensioner since 1988 and in a holiday rambler group. His wife Charissima, a resident of Florence, Ore., he last sailed for American President daughter Mia, fi ve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and Lines as master of the SS President Jackson. He enjoyed fi shing and three sisters survive him. singing with the Florence Harbormasters Barbershop chorus. He is survived by: his wife of 39 years, Muriel; daughter, Judy; four Nicholas Zorella, 81, died April 1. A resident of grandchildren; and fi ve great-grandchildren. Manville, N.J., and a pensioner since 1987, he last sailed for Waterman Steamship Co. as third mate Edwin W. Rutter, 80, died May 7. A pensioner since 1998 and a on the SS Robert E. Lee. He loved going to sea and resident of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., he last sailed for Waterman meeting people from all walks of life along the Steamship Corp. as third mate on the SS Pacifi c Eugene A. Obregon. way. His brothers, Bob and Paul, sister Sonia, and many nieces and nephews survive him.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:21Sec1:21 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:361:30:36 AAMM placeholder NEWS FROM BRIEFS MITAGS MITAGS and PMI Are Back in the News! MITAGS has been the focus of articles in on Keefe’s progress as he works to bring his recent editions of three leading maritime continuity license into STCW compliance. industry publications. In “MITAGS Delivers The autumn issue of Coast Guard Value on a Key Requirement,” Maritime Proceedings features an article on the crucial Executive Managing Editor Joe Keefe tells role played by the beneficiary training how he turned to MITAGS in his quest to trust funds in the education of professional bring his “continuity” license into com- mariners. The article, “National Maritime pliance with the Standards of Training, Assets—The Beneficiary Training Trust Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Funds,” describes how the companies that protocol. contribute to the training trusts benefit by The 49-year-old Keefe writes that he receiving a fixed training cost each year, and decided to re-qualify his credentials because how mariners profit from having a formal “my marine license had always been a source structure to help them achieve their career of pride… as well as a big part of my credibil- goals. “The value of trust schools to our ity as an editor in the commercial maritime nation has been highlighted by their major “The basic safety training course at MITAGS is world.” MITAGS agreed to be primary facili- role in training civilian mariners for the a well-oiled machine,” says Maritime Executive tator of his training and to accommodate operation of government vessels,” writes Managing Editor Joe Keefe. him on a “space available” basis which would MITAGS Executive Director Glen Paine. allow him to meet his editorial deadlines at “The investments [in simulation facilities Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI). The article the Maritime Executive magazine and the and other sophisticated training infrastruc- describes the substantial investments made weekly MarEx Newsletter. ture] have provided the U.S. government by MITAGS and PMI in course development “The Basic Safety Training (BST) course with enormous savings,” he writes. “They and simulation technologies to meet the at MITAGS is a well-oiled machine,” Keefe have also provided a pool of qualified mari- new demands of the STCW code associated writes, explaining that he chose BST as the ners who are capable of operating the reserve with the upgrade to chief mate/master. It starting point because “if an aging mariner vessels.” also reports on how MITAGS and PMI offer couldn’t hack the physical aspects of the The autumn issue of The Beacon, the state-of-the art, full-mission ship simulation BST portion of STCW training, there is publication of the Maritime Exchange for facilities that allow senior pilots, masters and little point in going through the balance of the Delaware River and Bay, reports on engineers to work together in the simulated the requirements.” We will keep you posted MITAGS and its sister school in Seattle, the environment.

Congratulations Recent Graduates! MITAGS congratulates recent graduates of the Chief Mate/Master Program Glenn Loutsenhizer joined João Lima joined MM&P in 2003. He lives in San Marcos, MM&P in 2000. He Calif., with his wife Sandra, and ships out graduated from the Cape of MM&P’s Los Angeles/Long Beach Hall. Verde Merchant Marine Glenn has four children: Nicole 25, Jacob Academy in 1988. João 23, Matthew 22 and Tiffany 20. In his free lives in East Providence, time, he enjoys hiking, walking, camping, R.I., and ships out of kayaking, bicycling, body boarding (surf- Boston. He lives with his ing), swimming and visiting friends and wife, Antonia Lima, and family. “The MITAGS courses are worth the time and effort,” he their 10 children: Amilcar, Eunice, Olivielly, Adelita, Marcio, says. “I highly recommend them to all MM&P members. The Julio, Claudia, Erika, Alexander and Jeffrey. João enjoys travel- learning environment is great and the opportunity to interact ing to Portugal and Cape Verde. He completed all Chief Mate with other attendees is professionally rewarding. The instructors and Master Courses on Aug. 15. “I would like to express my and staff make every effort to facilitate a high degree of learning gratitude to MITAGS and MM&P for the opportunity I was and enjoyment.” Glen completed all CMM courses on July 11. granted to attend the CMM advanced classes,” he says.

MITAGS Website Explains How to Download Digital Charts MITAGS has created a handout that provides detailed instruc- Hydrographic Office (UKHO). The handout is posted at tions on how to download online charts and publications http://www.mitags.org/t-course_downloads.aspx. For more from: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration information, contact MITAGS Registrar Deborah Walton at (NOAA); the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGIA); (443) 989-3224 or [email protected]. the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO); and the United Kingdom

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the $10,330 federally mandated “pay ceiling,” which had been established to curb inflationary trends. The ceiling represented the most a pilot could earn annually, overtime included. The result was that many pilots working over 60 hours a week received little more than the 40-hour base wage. On Jan. 2, 1953 the Comptroller General of the United States removed the pilots’ pay ceiling, which allowed their salaries to rise to the same level as those of their counterparts. Also in the news 56 years ago: • Feb. 7 – Elizabeth II is proclaimed Queen of England at St. James’ Palace. • July 25 – Puerto Rico becomes a self-governing

KATY BRADFORD commonwealth of the United States. USS Constellation, the last all-sail warship built by the Navy, docked in • The first computer game, OXO (also known as Noughts Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. and Crosses) is created by A. S. Douglas. Written for an EDSAC computer, OXO was a form of tic-tac-toe played A voyage through MM&P history with Katy Bradford of the against the computer. Although OXO never gained real MM&P Communications Department and MM&P member popularity because the EDSAC computer was only available Matt Walker. This column is based on independent research they at Cambridge, its creation was a milestone in the history of conduct on a regular basis in the MM&P archives and other mari- computer games. time history sources. 77 Years Ago 22 Years Ago 1931 – MM&P Organizes Puget Sound to Protect Inland Jobs on 1985 – Preposition Ship Commended for Service the West Coast In the first week of April 1985, the SS Transcolorado (Hudson The Maritime Strike of 1921 and the global shipping slump Waterways) returned to Sunny Point, N.C., after two-and-a-half resulted in the loss of the contract achievements of World War I, years spent operating with the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet in the along with more than 25 MM&P locals. But thanks to the Mediterranean. She was the first Near Term Preposition Ship Railroad Labor Act of 1926, by 1929, much had been regained by (NTPS) in that operational theater, serving on what was described MM&P, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) as a “classified deployment.” The Commander of Military and the Ferryboatmen’s locals of San Francisco Bay. Even most Sealift Command, Mediterranean, commended the ship and non-railroad companies accepted the union pay scale. But, with her crew for “outstanding performance… quiet professionalism the deepening Depression came the realization that, to prevent and dedication…” The ship had been built in 1945 by Kaiser in rollbacks, the inland men would have to be organized coast- Richmond, Calif., as the C4 troop transport Marine Adder. In wide. Local 40 (San Francisco Inland) member John M. Fox quit 1986, she and a sister vessel were converted to heavy lift cargo a secure job and, with $500 in seed money, moved his family ships with a lifting capacity of 240 tons. The NTPS program was to Seattle to restore MM&P’s presence on the Sound, where started in 1980 in response to the Iranian Revolution. masters averaged $125/month for up to 84 hours’ work a week Also in the news 22 years ago: compared with $300 for 48 hours’ work on the Bay. Local 6 was • June 17 – John Hendricks launches the Discovery Channel. chartered with some 25 members in December 1931. The first • Nov. 19 – The Cold War: in Geneva, U.S. President Ronald contract was soon signed with the Puget Sound Ferry Fleet, later Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev meet for the called Washington State Ferries. Locals 6, 40 and 17 (Portland) first time. would become the main forerunners of MM&P’s Pacific Maritime Region. Captain Fox would serve Local 6 for another 56 Years Ago four decades. 1952 – New Contract Brings Wages of Panama Canal Pilots in Line With Industry Standards Also in the news 77 years ago: After more than two years of negotiations, MM&P Local 30 • March 3–The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the successfully completed a contract with the Panama Canal National Anthem. Company. Included was an increase in overtime rates, from • March 17 – Nevada legalizes gambling. $1.51 to time-and-a-half, for more than forty hours work per • May 1- In New York, construction of the Empire State week. But most pilots did not receive the increase because of Building is completed.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:23Sec1:23 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:431:30:43 AAMM 82nd MM&P Convention MM&P Convention Resolution Summary MM&P Convention Resolution Summary WHEREAS, these presentations are made away from the con- Forty resolutions were submitted, 10 of which were passed vention floor which is already wired to preserve the minutes of by the delegates. Seven of the 10 were concurred as written: convention topics and discussions, Resolution 15 – Replacement of Great Lakes & Rivers Delegate WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the MM&P membership to Due to Resignation; Resolution 35 – Maritime Security Program have a record of all presentations made to convention delegates Funding; Resolution 36 – Maritime Tax Policy; Resolution 37 – so that an informed membership is an engaged membership, Political Action; Resolution 38 – Belated Thank You to World THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P War II Merchant Mariners; Resolution 39 – Development of Convention approves the videotaping, audio recording or a Marine Highway System; and Resolution 40 – International transcription of presentations to convention delegates relative to Constitution (see “Notice of Convention Action on MM&P union plans, finances, pensions while the main body is recessed Constitution, below). Three resolutions were amended: from the convention floor looking toward a greater dissemi- Resolution 11 – Record Presentations Made to Delegates nation of the presentations by union officials at membership While the Main Body Is Recessed From the Convention Floor; meetings. Resolution 32 – MM&P to Oppose Inclusion of the Merchant Mariner Officer License With the Proposed Merchant Marine Resolution #15 Certificate; and Resolution 34 – Transportation Worker Identification Credential. Replacement of Great Lakes & Rivers Resolution 29 – Records of Conventions to Be Available to Delegate Due to Resignation Members at Post Offices, in the Newspaper and Posted on the Submitted by: MM&P International President Members’ Only Website, was referred to the MM&P General Committee: Rules Executive Board. Delegate Action: Concurred with Committee Recommendation WHEREAS, William Rabatsky has resigned as Great Lakes Vice Notice of Convention Action on MM&P Constitution President, and As part of a new program, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has undertaken a general review of the constitutions of all WHEREAS, William Rabatsky was an elected delegate for the international unions. In the context of this program, DOL sent United Inland Membership Group (UIG), and correspondence to MM&P’s International Counsel requesting WHEREAS, the UIG does not elect alternate convention del- that the union ensure the MM&P Constitution’s compliance with egates, and all federal laws and regulations. As a result, the delegates to the WHEREAS, the assignment of Charles Malue will not alter the 82nd MM&P Convention made minimal revisions to the union’s convention delegate strength of the UIG as a whole but merely Constitution. Copies of the revised Constitution are available alter the number of votes that each delegate has, for download on the MM&P website, www.bridgedeck.org. An Ad Hoc Constitutional Working Group has been created under THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that as a result of William the coordination of MM&P Vice President-Pilotage George A. Rabatsky’s absence as a delegate, Charles Malue be seated as a Quick. The working group will conduct a complete review of delegate for the UIG. the Constitution to determine whether: additional revisions not initially indicated by DOL are required; any other revisions Resolution # 32 are needed in view of structural changes within the make-up MM&P to Oppose Inclusion of the Merchant Mariner of MM&P membership groups or to eliminate anachronisms Officer License With the Proposed Merchant Marine or inconsistencies in the Constitution. Upon completion of its Certificate work, the group will present a revised and updated version of Submitted by: Jeffrey Cowan the Constitution to the next MM&P Convention, scheduled for Committee: Laws and Legislation summer 2010, for approval by delegates and a referendum of the Delegate Action: Concur membership. 1. License vs. Merchant Marine Certificate Resolution #11 RESOLVED, MM&P opposes the inclusion of the Merchant Preserve Presentations Made to Convention Marine Officer license with the proposed Merchant Marine Delegates While In Recess Certificate (MMC) or credentials. Submitted by: Michael Welch The Coast Guard can revoke or recall the MMC at any time Committee: Resolutions & Petitions without cause as set forth in the CFRs. Delegate Action: Concurred as Amended The person who has been issued a license owns the document. WHEREAS, there are times during the convention when speak- The license is surrendered to the Coast Guard only at the Coast ers are invited to address convention delegates while the main Guard’s legal request for such license. body is recessed,

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:24Sec1:24 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:451:30:45 AAMM 2. Inspector Credentials and private access control procedures and requirements, our RESOLVED, MM&P proposes all Coast Guard vessel inspectors maritime workforce and transportation system and our national have the same credentials as the people they are inspecting. economy will be adversely affected without any corresponding increase in national security benefits. Inspectors will need sea-time and training equivalent to mariners being inspected. This will insure expedited commerce and Maritime workers are a mobile workforce, moving between common sense during a vessel inspection. different states, ports and facilities. The imposition of multiple additional requirements beyond those mandated by the federal Resolution # 34 TWIC program will force maritime transportation workers to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) file numerous applications, undergo repetitive, time-consuming background checks and pay all the fees associated with possibly Submitted by: International Subcommittee dozens of identification credentials. If Congress does not act, Committee: Laws and Legislation and the TWIC regulations continue to allow each state and local Delegate Action: Concur government and port and maritime facility to develop and imple- There should be no question that MM&P and all the American ment its own access control system above and beyond what the seafaring and longshore unions have a vital interest in, and an federal government has deemed necessary to protect the national unwavering commitment to, the enhancement of America’s interest, then the access control identification credential system maritime security. America’s maritime workforce is on the as a whole will become an unjustifiably burdensome and costly front lines in the war against maritime-related terrorism. It is administrative impediment to the efficient flow of commerce. American maritime workers who will almost certainly be among The members of America’s maritime workforce must have the first American citizens directly affected, injured and killed in an access control identification credential that they can present the event of such an incident or breach of maritime security. It at every state, port or facility. If they do not, and if our govern- is America’s maritime workforce which works in support of our ment allows numerous additional requirements to be imposed, armed forces overseas in the war against terror. America’s maritime workforce will be unduly and unfairly We also have another obligation to our nation: to safely and burdened, America’s efficient and reliable waterborne transpor- economically move America’s foreign and domestic commerce. tation systems will be undermined and America’s commercial We strongly believe that strengthening maritime security and seapower capability will be weakened. In addition, in the absence facilitating the movement of cargo to protect our economic of a national TWIC program that supersedes all others, mariners security are not mutually exclusive goals and objectives. Rather, who do not also possess an identity card issued by a particular we believe the United States can achieve both goals if the state, port or facility may find themselves forbidden to take shore Transportation Security Administration (TSA) understands that leave or prohibited from transiting between vessels without first a poorly designed and implemented Transportation Worker paying “escort” fees. The result will be American-citizen mariners Identification Credential (TWIC) program will unnecessarily imprisoned aboard their vessels in American ports. We believe burden our industry and seriously diminish our ability to do our that the war against terror is and should be treated as a national jobs, all without providing any real maritime security benefits to effort and the national standards and system put in place through our nation. the TWIC program to combat terrorism should and must take precedence over all others. Federal Preemption There is one aspect of the current TWIC program that we believe Interim Work Authority must be addressed if it is to achieve its maritime security objec- Congress enacted the TWIC program and its associated back- tives without unnecessarily disrupting and impeding the flow ground check system to serve as a key element in our nation’s of commerce. Specifically, we believe that the federally issued efforts to guard against maritime-related terrorist acts and inci- TWIC must take precedence over all other state, local and private dents by preventing the employment in our ports and on all com- identification card requirements for maritime workers. It is, mercial vessels of individuals who may commit acts of terrorism. in our opinion, critical that state and local and private entities Although licensed and unlicensed merchant mariners had been no longer be able to subject our nation’s U.S.-citizen maritime subject to U.S. government-imposed background checks as a workforce to additional application requirements, background condition of their employment long before the enactment of the checks and fees or to demand that our nation’s workforce obtain TWIC program, these mariners and other maritime workers, multiple and duplicative maritime port and vessel access control including longshoremen, have to comply with the TWIC pro- credentials. gram’s background check requirements. We believe it is possible under a properly structured and MM&P and the other maritime unions understand that the implemented TWIC program to enhance security within tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 dramatically changed the ways in America’s ports and aboard vessels so that there is a minimal which our government and American workers and businesses disruption to the movement of goods in domestic and foreign must operate – that it is naïve and wrong for any segment of our commerce and the rights of transportation workers are protected. society and our industry to claim “business as usual” and to try Unfortunately, unless Congress acts to ensure that the federally to avoid the rules and regulations put in place by the Congress mandated TWIC program preempts all other state and local and the Administration to better protect the American people

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from a maritime-related terrorist act. civil purposes, mostly for employment, surpassing the num- Nevertheless, there are those in the domestic inland and ber generated to investigate crimes. According to the Attorney offshore sectors who are supporting a so-called interim work General, however, 50 percent of the FBI records are incomplete authority proposal to amend the TWIC program. Not surpris- or inaccurate. These inaccuracies are due primarily to states fail- ingly, those who work aboard these vessels are already excluded ing to provide updated arrest data to the FBI to reflect whether from the same background check requirements that apply to the charges have been dropped or reduced to lesser crimes. MM&P members and other American mariners working aboard To appreciate the seriousness of the problem, consider the other American vessels. In other words, those who have not been TSA has granted nearly 100 percent of the appeals filed by cur- subject to background check requirements prior to the enact- rently employed workers because the FBI records have been ment of the TWIC program are seeking a further exemption, this shown to be inaccurate or incomplete. If not corrected by federal time from the TWIC program itself. legislation, the errors that misrepresent or overstate the severity It is important to understand that the existing regulations to of a worker’s past criminal acts will leave far too many innocent implement the TWIC program already provide for the employ- workers and their employers unfairly penalized as the use of ment of newly hired individuals who have not yet been issued a FBI records for employment screening purposes continues to TWIC. Under these regulations, new hires are allowed to work increase. once they have applied for their TWIC and an initial name-based In response, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and check is completed. In order to ensure adequate security for Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Va.) plan to introduce legislation: the vessel and facility during this period, these provisions allow The Fairness & Accuracy in Employment Background Checks new hires to have access to secure areas for up to 30 consecu- Act. This bill will mirror the procedures that apply to federal gun tive days, so long as they pass a TSA name based check and are checks and will require the FBI to update old and incomplete accompanied by another employee with a TWIC. We believe that arrest information before it is released for employment screening the interim work authority as contained in the existing TWIC purposes. In addition, and in a manner similar to the consumer regulations is sufficient. protections mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the bill MM&P and the other maritime unions firmly believe that will require that workers subjected to the FBI’s criminal back- allowing new hires to work aboard vessels on the inland water- ground checks be provided with basic rights, including access to ways without having to apply for a TWIC so that the background their criminal record. check process can begin would undermine the effectiveness The FBI’s criminal background check system was designed for of the TWIC program. Individuals seeking the right to work criminal investigations, not to investigate or screen for employ- without having to apply for a TWIC may be working in our ports ment the millions of workers now subjected to an FBI crimi- or working aboard vessels carrying dangerous and hazardous nal background check. To reflect the new realities of criminal commodities and navigating these vessels in and out of American background checks, basic consumer protections should apply to ports. A terrorist act involving one or more of these vessels could FBI criminal background checks for employment, similar to the cause significant loss of life, disrupt our domestic economy and standards that regulate private screening firms under the Fair adversely affect the free flow of commerce along our rivers and Credit Reporting Act. through our port system. This is why Congress chose to include We believe that the Fairness & Accuracy in Employment all maritime workers under the scope of the TWIC program, why Background Checks Act can improve the reliability of the FBI’s the Administration did not include any such exemptions in its criminal background checks while also creating a fairer process rule implementing the program and why all the maritime labor to ensure that workers are given a meaningful opportunity to unions vigorously oppose this proposal. contest inaccurate records when they are subjected to state and federal screening laws requiring access to the FBI records. These Background Checks fundamental safeguards will guard against abuses that unfairly Maritime and transportation labor is deeply troubled by the pros- deny employment to large numbers of workers, while also pect that a large number of workers might be disqualified from protecting the interests of employers and government agencies obtaining a TWIC, or become entangled in the process, for past that rely on the integrity of the FBI criminal records to make offenses that are not terrorism- or national-security related. It is fundamental decisions to protect the safety and security of U.S. essential that there be a fair and robust appeals process, moni- industries. tored closely, to ensure that workers who pose no threat are not unjustly denied a TWIC and therefore denied the opportunity to Common Access Card (CAC) pursue their livelihoods. MM&P understands that the Military Sealift Command and While we recognize the necessity of criminal background the Department of Defense believe that any mariner who has a checks for certain safety sensitive jobs, there is serious concern Department of Defense-issued Common Access Card (CAC) that the FBI’s system is so seriously flawed that it does a disser- should not be required to also obtain a TWIC. Their argument, vice to large numbers of U.S. workers and employers who want which we agree with, is that the security screening that our to enter into an employment relationship but are deterred from deep sea MSC-contracted mariners and the members of our doing so by inaccurate FBI records. Each year, more than five Government Employee Membership Group undergo to obtain million criminal background checks are generated by the FBI for a CAC is more extensive than that which an individual must go

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Twenty-two senators When the Coast Guard published its regulations, it stated that in signed on to this year’s letter. order to obtain a Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner creden- The Senate letter to the appropriators pointed out that, “The tial, an individual must first get a TSA-issued TWIC and that Maritime Security Program guarantees that the Department of there would be no exceptions. Defense has access to the U.S.-flag ships and U.S.-citizen crews it THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P needs during mobilizations. It also provides the reliable and timely Convention reaffirms our commitment to work with the flow of military cargoes to our troops overseas. The Department Department of Homeland Security and its agencies to guard of Defense has testified that it would need more than $10 billion in against maritime-related terrorist incidents; capital costs and $1 billion in annual operations costs to replicate what MSP provides at a fraction of the cost.” AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P Convention urges Congress and the Administration to support The House letter quoted testimony given during congressio- granting the federal TWIC program preemption over all other nal consideration of MSP reauthorization in 2003 by Gen. John maritime-related access control programs and requirements; W. Handy, then commander-in-chief, USTRANSCOM. Handy to oppose efforts to exempt certain maritime workers from the testified, “As we look at operations on multiple fronts in support of requirements of the TWIC program; to enact meaningful legisla- the War on Terrorism, it is clear that our limited defense resources tion to protect maritime workers from faulty and inaccurate will increasingly rely on partnerships with industry to maintain background check information and procedures; and to accept the needed capability and capacity to meet our most demanding the Department of Defense-issued Common Access Card as an wartime scenarios… MSP is a cost-effective program that assures alternative to the TWIC. guaranteed access to required commercial U.S.-flag shipping and U.S. merchant mariners, when needed… MSP is a vital element of Resolution # 35 our military’s strategic sealift and global response capability.” Maritime Security Program It is expected that the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations will consider their respective FY ‘09 appropria- Submitted by: International Subcommittee Committee: Laws and Legislation tions bills for the Department of Transportation later this fall. Delegate Action: Concur We will be working to ensure that these bills include the full $174 million authorized for MSP. Legislation to extend, expand and enhance the Maritime Security THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P Program (MSP) was signed into law by President Bush in October Convention continues to support the Maritime Security Program 2003, with the full support of MM&P, the other maritime labor and will continue to work diligently to ensure that this program organizations and U.S.-flag shipping companies. As signed, this is funded each year at its congressionally authorized level. legislation expanded the original MSP fleet from 47 to 60 militarily useful, privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels, and autho- Resolution # 36 rized an MSP payment of $2.9 million per ship in FY 2009. Maritime Tax Policy Funding for MSP is predicated on annual appropriations. Since the enactment of MSP, the Administration has recognized Submitted by: International Subcommittee the importance of this program to our nation’s economic and Committee: Laws and Legislation military security and has urged Congress to fully fund it. To Delegate Action: Concur secure funding, MM&P has been part of a coalition of maritime MM&P has consistently advocated legislation that would use the labor and management that works each year with key House and Internal Revenue Code to encourage, rather than dInternational Senate members. The primary focus of our effort is to obtain Subcommitteeourage, the acquisition and operation of U.S.-flag signatures on a “Dear Colleague” letter, addressed to the appro- commercial vessels and the employment of American merchant priators in both chambers, that urges full funding for MSP. mariners. For many years, America’s tax laws actually encouraged The letter requesting support for FY 2009 was spearheaded American shipping companies to operate their vessels under for- in the House by Congressman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), chairman eign flags and to replace their American-citizen crews with foreign of the House Committee on Armed Services, and Congressman licensed and unlicensed personnel. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), ranking member of the committee. Today, U.S.-flag commercial vessels and their U.S.-citizen Fifty-six members of the House of Representatives signed on to crews are subject to a full range of U.S. taxes. Yet the foreign-flag this year’s letter. These members included most of the leadership vessels and their foreign crews that compete with our merchant of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and marine for the carriage of America’s export-import trade are the House Committee on Armed Services. not only exempt from the application of U.S. tax laws, but are In the Senate, the letter was spearheaded by Sen. Barbara subject to few if any taxes from their respective governments. Mikulski (D-Md.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Unlike the United States, most foreign governments have long

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recognized that the payment or non-payment of taxes is one of Extending Section 911 to American mariners will help the most significant factors considered by a company when it American vessels and American crews compete against foreign- decides where to register its vessels and what citizen crews to flag vessels and their tax-exempt crews. It will eliminate a signifi- employ. Consequently, most foreign-flag fleets operate in what is cant economic disincentive to the operation of U.S.-flag vessels essentially a tax-free environment, thereby gaining a significant and the employment of American seafaring personnel. A change competitive and economic advantage over their U.S.-flag compe- in the existing policy could be particularly helpful in assisting the tition. This disparity in tax treatment has caused a decrease in the development of a U.S.-flag, U.S.-citizen crewed liquefied natural number of vessels operating under the U.S. flag, the outsourcing gas (LNG) ocean transportation industry. Some interests have of employment opportunities for American maritime workers proposed making the 911 changes available only to foreign reg- and the almost total domination of America’s foreign com- istered LNG carriers. MM&P views such a proposal as poor merce by foreign-flag vessels and their crews. public policy and a potentially significant impediment In late 2004, at the urging of MM&P and to the development of a U.S.-flag LNG industry. others in the maritime industry, Congress Without the appropriate changes in the scope enacted legislation establishing a tonnage- and application of America’s tax laws for U.S.- based tax system for U.S.-flag commercial flag shipping and American crews, American vessels in the foreign trades, largely mirror- investment dollars and American maritime ing the tonnage tax systems implemented jobs will continue to be outsourced to the ben- in a number of industrialized nations for efit of foreign-flag fleets and foreign maritime their merchant marines, including those in workers. It is critical, especially during these the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany and dangerous and uncertain times, that the United Norway. Prior to this significant change, all the States continue to have the trained, loyal American world’s leading shipping registry countries, except the merchant mariners needed to crew the government and United States, Japan and China, had already adopted some form privately owned vessels necessary to supply our armed force of tonnage-based tax regime to encourage the acquisition and overseas. Our national policies, including our tax policies, must operation of commercial vessels under their national flags. promote the acquisition and operation of U.S.-flag commercial As enacted, the tonnage tax regime is only available to U.S.- vessels with U.S.-citizen crews so that the U.S. merchant marine flag vessels operating exclusively in the U.S. foreign trades and to is available and ready to respond to our nation’s call at any time. U.S-flag vessels that operate in the domestic trades for less than THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P 30 days each year. Unfortunately, this 30-day limitation effectively Convention supports changes to U.S. tax policy that will pro- precludes companies that operate or plan to operate U.S.-flag mote a strong, healthy U.S.-flag, U.S.-citizen crewed maritime vessels in both the domestic and foreign trades from using the industry; new tonnage tax law. This means that these American companies AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P will face a significant competitive disadvantage and tax disparity Convention supports the introduction and enactment of “mer- when engaged in the foreign trade. chant mariner tax equity” legislation applying the foreign-source Consequently, in order to place these companies on a more income tax rules to U.S. mariners and opposes any effort to equal footing with respect to American tax policy, we believe extend the IRS Section 911 benefit only to mariners working on Congress should amend the tonnage tax law to eliminate the foreign-flag vessels; 30-day limitation on domestic vessel operations so that U.S.-flag AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P vessels would continue to use the existing corporate tax code Convention supports legislation to amend the existing tonnage tax for their domestic trade operations but would be able to elect to law to eliminate the calendar day limitation on domestic operations. use the tonnage tax method for their U.S. foreign trade operations regardless of how many days they operated vessels in the Resolution # 37 domestic trades. Not only would this mean that all U.S.-flag ves- Political Action sels operating in the foreign trade were treated the same under the tonnage tax law, but that all U.S.-flag vessels would have the Submitted by: International Subcommittee same opportunity to compete against foreign-flag vessels for the Committee: Laws and Legislation carriage of America’s export-import trade. In so doing, Congress Delegate Action: Concur would be encouraging companies to expand their U.S.-flag for- The Masters, Mates & Pilots Political Contribution Fund (PCF) is eign trade fleets and operations. a non-partisan fund that provides financial assistance to candi- MM&P has long been the principal advocate for extending the dates from both political parties, from all parts of the country, existing foreign source income exclusion in U.S. tax law (Section and from all ideological persuasions. The only criterion in decid- 911 of the Internal Revenue Code) to American merchant mari- ing whether an individual seeking federal or other elective office ners. At present, Section 911 allows every U.S. citizen working should be supported by our PCF, and receive financial assistance outside the United States—but not American mariners working from our PCF, is his or her position on issues of direct impor- aboard vessels operating outside U.S. waters—to exclude up to tance to the jobs and economic well-being of MM&P members, $80,000 in income from their federal tax. pensioners and their families.

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:28Sec1:28 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:451:30:45 AAMM Like it or not, the survival and growth of our industry, and the pensioners and employees. We are weakening ourselves and preservation and creation of American maritime jobs, are depen- strengthening our opponents if a majority in our union contin- dent on the actions taken or not taken in Washington. None of ues to rely on the minority in our union who contribute to our us should ever lose sight of the fact that our union, our industry, PCF. Instead, we need each and every member of our union to and our country cannot afford to have people elected to Congress stand up and be counted. We need each and every member of and to the White House who do not support the programs and our union to do his and her part. If each and every member of policies important to the operation of U.S.-flag ships and to our union contributed at least $100 per year every year to our keeping American maritime jobs here instead of sending them PCF, we would be in a much better position to help elect and overseas. We owe it to ourselves and to our industry to make sure re-elect supporters of our industry and to turn back those who that we do not give our votes and our money to those who do would destroy the U.S.-flag merchant marine. Our future—and not support the Jones Act, who do not agree that U.S.-flag vessels the future of our industry—depend on the full participation and should carry at least of portion of government cargoes and who support of all MM&P members and employees in our union’s are not committed to the expansion, enhancement and funding political activities. of the Maritime Security Program. There is, of course, another thing each and every MM&P As the 2008 elections draw near, we must ensure that our member and employee can and should do: VOTE. The 2008 friends remain in Congress: without them we have no chance elections come at a time when the future of our union, our jobs for success. Congress has the power to enact, repeal or amend and the American Merchant Marine are at stake. Examine each statutes which can result in American-flag shipping activity or candidate’s record and positions on issues important to the U.S.- kill it off; which can preserve and create American maritime flag merchant marine. Consider whether a candidate will try jobs or export our jobs overseas; which can enable us to have an to strengthen and enforce the programs and policies important employment base sufficient to support our membership plans for to our industry if he is elected, or whether he will call for their all members of the union and their families, or which threaten weakening and repeal. Ask whether a candidate believes that our the continued viability of our plans through the elimination of country must take the necessary steps to keep vessels operating shipboard jobs for MM&P members. under the U.S.-flag and prevent the outsourcing of American Without the necessary resources— without a stronger, larger maritime jobs. Get as much information as possible so that when MM&P Political Contribution Fund —we cannot help our sup- you go to the polls to vote, you will know whether you are voting porters who are seeking election or reelection to defend them- for someone who shares our views and positions on the U.S.-flag selves from their opponents (and ours) who are well-financed by merchant marine and who supports us and our industry. There is foreign shipping and other economic interests who stand to gain no way to keep our supporters in office and our opponents out of if the programs and policies that support the U.S.-flag merchant office if we do not vote. marine are eliminated. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P In recognition of this challenge, MM&P has embarked on Convention reaffirms its support for the MM&P Political an intensive campaign to promote our PCF within each MM&P Contribution Fund, thanks those who consistently support our membership group and to provide each member of our union PCF, and thanks the International Longshoremen’s Association with the information they need to help them decide to contribute for their legislative and political efforts in support of MM&P; to our PCF on a regular basis. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P Whether you are part of the MM&P Offshore Membership Convention calls on each official of our union to intensify our Group, United Inland Membership Group (UIG), Pilot efforts by all available means to educate the members of each Membership Group or work as an employee of MM&P, by MM&P Membership Group about the importance and activities contributing to the MM&P PCF you are taking an important of our PCF in order to help achieve greater support of our PCF step that helps your union to protect your job. By supporting from each MM&P member, and to encourage all MM&P mem- your MM&P Political Contribution Fund, you play an important bers to participate in the political process. and direct role in the political process. By contributing to your MM&P PCF, you are helping to elect individuals who support Resolution # 38 the preservation and enforcement of the Jones Act; who support Belated Thank You to Merchant Mariners of World War II the full funding and growth of the Maritime Security Program; Submitted by: International Subcommittee who support the continued implementation of the cargo prefer- Committee: Laws and Legislation ence statutes; who support meaningful maritime tax reform for Delegate Action: Concur American mariners and companies that operate U.S.-flag com- We continue to make significant and unprecedented progress mercial vessels; who support the rights of American workers to in our long-time and ongoing effort to enact the “Belated organize and to bargain collectively; who support a reasonable Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of and realistic maritime security regime; and who support the fair 2007.” This legislation, HR 23, was introduced on Jan. 1, 2007, and equitable treatment of American mariners and maritime by Congressman Bob Filner (D-Calif.), chairman of the House workers by all federal agencies. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a companion bill, S 961, was Regrettably, today our Political Contribution Fund is sup- introduced in the Senate by Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.). The bill ported by an extremely small percentage of our active members, would generally provide each eligible World War II merchant

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mariner a monthly benefit of $1,000, tax-free. With our strong later determine funding within its spending caps. Finally, those support, HR 23 passed the House of Representatives on July 7, who have received benefits under the Servicemen’s Readjustment 2007 and S 961 currently has a bipartisan group of 59 cosponsors. Act of 1944 (the GI Bill - PL 78-346) are not eligible for benefits On May 7, 2008, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, under HR 23. The bill, with these changes, is the legislation that chaired by Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), held its first-ever hear- was adopted by the House of Representatives on July 7, 2007. ing on this legislation. At the hearing, House Veterans’ Affairs MM&P and the other seafaring unions support these changes Chairman Filner testified that “these bills were introduced to “as necessary to address existing budgetary constraints, and as a partially correct an injustice to which these mariners have been means to expedite and facilitate enactment of this legislation.” subjected. The mariners suffered one of the highest casualty rates These changes in HR 23, intended to address the concerns in World War II while they delivered troops, tanks, food, fuel and and objections raised by the opponents of this legislation, have other supplies to every theater of war. Without their service, the not convinced the Bush Administration, which continues to troops and weapons and supplies could not have been trans- oppose HR 23. During the Senate hearing, Keith Pedigo, associ- ported to where they were needed.” ate deputy administrator for policy and program management Chairman Filner further told the Senate Committee that of the Veterans’ Administration, reaffirmed the Administration’s “Unfortunately, these brave men were denied their rights under opposition to this bill. He testified that the called-for $1,000 per the GI Bill of Rights that Congress enacted in 1945… The month benefit to be paid to eligible WW II merchant mariners Merchant Marine became the forgotten service. The fact that amounts to a “special privilege that is not available to other merchant seamen had borne arms during wartime in the defense veterans.” He further explained the Administration’s opposition of their country seemed not to matter. The result of being left to the legislation on the grounds that “this bill would authorize out of the GI Bill meant that the mariners could not buy a home the payment of a greater benefit to a merchant mariner, simply or go to college, as their counterparts in service were doing. based on qualifying service, than a veteran currently receives for Without a college education, the jobs that were open to them a service-connected disability rated as 60 percent disabling.” paid significantly less and were less fulfilling in many ways. It was Unfortunately, the Administration chose to ignore the shoddy impossible for them to become a doctor, lawyer, teacher or engi- treatment afforded World War II merchant mariners follow- neer. It was impossible to purchase a home, one of the stepping ing the end of the war. As noted by Sen. Ben Nelson, the chief stones to the middle class.” sponsor of S 961, even though merchant mariners finally received All the seafaring unions joined MM&P in submitting a letter a “watered down bill of rights” in 1988, there are still many por- to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in conjunction tions of the GI Bill that have never been made available to World with the May 7 hearing. The maritime labor unions reminded War II merchant mariners: “No education benefits were available the committee that President Franklin Roosevelt eloquently and to merchant mariners. No low-interest home loans. No lifetime accurately summed up the contributions of America’s World compensation for war-related injuries and disabilities. No use War II merchant mariners, telling the country and the world that of VA Hospitals. No priority for local, state and federal jobs. they “have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have No Social Security credit for wartime service.” Consequently, delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of to argue, as the Administration does, that HR 23/S 961 grant a operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most dif- “special privilege” to merchant mariners totally ignores the reality ficult and most dangerous job ever undertaken.” that World War II merchant mariners have been subjected to a MM&P and other unions further noted that when President great injustice and that they have not been treated the same as Roosevelt signed the GI Bill, he recognized the service and valor the other World War II veterans. This legislation simply attempts of America’s mariners, stating, “I trust Congress will soon pro- to offer World War II merchant mariners some small measure of vide similar opportunities to members of the merchant marine compensation for the many years of neglect and would provide who have risked their lives time and time again during war for some necessary security for these older veterans, many of whom the welfare of their country.” are living on meager funds. Maritime labor strongly urged the committee to consider S961 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P at its next legislative mark-up session (tentatively scheduled for Convention supports the enactment of HR 23/S 961 so that these June 26) so that S961/HR 23 could be sent to the full Senate for its merchant mariner veterans may receive much-deserved compen- consideration. Our letter stated that “In so doing, you will be tell- sation and recognition for the invaluable service they gave to our ing all the American merchant mariners who together suffered nation. one of the highest rates of casualties in World War II that they are not forgotten.” Resolution # 39 It is important to note that during the consideration of HR 23, Development of a Marine Highway System the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs made changes to the Submitted by: International Subcommittee legislation that would, among other things, reduce its overall Committee: Laws and Legislation cost. For example, the House Committee eliminated any payment Delegate Action: Concur of benefits to survivors’ spouses and revised the legislation so The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots has that it is no longer self-funded. Rather, it sets up a Merchant strongly supported, and been an active participant in, the efforts Mariner Equity Compensation Fund and leaves it to Congress to

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:30Sec1:30 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:461:30:46 AAMM to develop a marine highway system comprised of U.S.-built and from the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT). Today, the HMT is U.S.-flag vessels operating along the coasts of the United States. imposed on cargo entering a U.S. port from an overseas mar- We believe very strongly that the development and operation of ket. If that same cargo were to be transferred to another vessel, a U.S.-flag short sea shipping industry will provide numerous the HMT would be assessed again at another American port, economic and security-related benefits to the United States and resulting in the dual or multiple taxation of waterborne cargo represents one of the most important potential areas of growth in the U.S. domestic trade. However, and most importantly, for our industry and for the maritime workforce. this multiple application of the HMT to the same intermodal The use of commercial vessels for the carriage of cargo along cargo does not apply to cargo moving domestically by truck or our coasts will be a cost-effective, efficient and environmentally rail from its original port of entry to another domestic location. sound way to supplement and complement the rail and truck Consequently, this dInternational Subcommitteeriminatory traffic that has already pushed to capacity the highway and application of the HMT dInternational Subcommitteeourages rail lines in most major transportation corridors. A short sea shippers who are liable for the payment of the HMT to transport shipping or marine highway transportation network will offer domestic cargo by water and thereby impedes the development of shippers another means to transport the ever-increasing volumes a U.S. marine highway system. of imported cargo expected to move in interstate commerce To rectify this situation, Congressman Elijah Cummings has between American ports in the coming years. Most importantly, introduced legislation, HR 1499, to amend the current applica- moving this cargo by ship will not add to the congestion that tion of the HMT. This bill, which we strongly support, would plagues our nation’s surface transportation systems. exempt from the HMT the movement of intermodal cargo by Significant progress has been achieved in the 110th Congress, vessel between ports on the coasts of the United States and due largely to the leadership of the House Committee on between ports on the Great Lakes. According to Congressman Transportation and Infrastructure: Committee Chairman Cummings, the Congressional Budget Office has reviewed Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.), Merchant Marine HR 1499 and has prepared a preliminary analysis that estimates Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Elijah Cummings the enactment of this bill will result in a minimal cost of less than (D-Md.), and Merchant Marine Subcommittee Ranking Member $500,000 over ten years to the federal government. (In contrast, Congressman Steve LaTourette (R-Ohio). Thanks to their efforts, it is estimated that it costs approximately $30 million to con- and with the support of the congressional leadership, legislation struct a lane mile of interstate highway.) Sen. Charles Schumer was signed into law on Dec. 19, 2007 that, for the first time, calls (D-N.Y.), Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), for the establishment of a marine highway program by the federal Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and government. It has been our position that vessels used to carry Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) have sponsored similar HMT legislation cargo between American ports as part of the marine highway which they plan to offer to pending transportation tax legislation system must be built in the United States, owned by Americans later in this session of the Congress. and operated under the U.S.-flag by American seafaring person- In testimony delivered recently to the Senate, the AFL-CIO nel, as required by the Jones Act. The development of a short sea Transportation Trades Department echoed our position, telling shipping industry must not serve as a vehicle for foreign shipping Congress that the “use of commercial vessels for cargo carriage interests to gain a foothold in the United States domestic trades along our coasts can provide a cost-effective supplement to the The new statute, the Transportation Energy Security and rail and truck traffic that is pushed to capacity on many transpor- Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, will help facilitate the tation corridors. The development of this transportation net- construction and operation of vessels for the marine highway work would offer shippers an alternative means to transport the system in compliance with America’s domestic shipping require- increasing volume of imported cargo. Furthermore, the domes- ments in two key ways. First, it authorizes the Secretary of tic short sea shipping industry would be staffed by American Transportation to issue a loan guarantee for the financing of the mariners and, as such, the development of this industry would construction, reconstruction or reconditioning of a vessel for contribute to job creation.” a short sea transportation project. Second, this new law allows NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 82nd earnings from vessels operating in a short sea shipping pro- Convention of the International Organization of Masters, Mates gram to be deposited into a Capital Construction Fund (CCF), & Pilots, ILA, AFL-CIO, reaffirms our strong support for the and allows vessels built with CCF funds to operate as part of a development of a short sea shipping marine highway system short sea shipping program without penalty or restriction. This comprised of vessels built and operated in full compliance with will help American companies that are willing to commit the the requirements of the Jones Act; resources and vessels necessary to initiate short sea shipping AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 82nd MM&P operations to move forward. Convention supports the efforts of Congressman Elijah Notwithstanding this extremely important development, Cummings, Sen. Charles Schumer, and others to enact much- there remains another significant obstacle to the development needed legislation to amend the Harbor Maintenance Tax in and implementation of a marine highway system. Specifically, order to eliminate a significant economic disincentive to the the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must be amended to exempt development of this industry. the waterborne transportation of cargo between American ports

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:31Sec1:31 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:461:30:46 AAMM BECK NOTICE Notice to All Union and Non-Union Members Regarding Their Rights Under NLRB v. General Motors and CWA v. Beck

This notice applies to all current and future members of any cal activities and lobbying (hereinafter called “non-chargeable unit represented by the union that is covered by a union secu- activities”)—activities which most workers know help build a rity clause in their collective-bargaining agreement. Under the better climate for us all in bargaining with employers and in case of NLRB v. General Motors, members of a collective-bar- securing fundamental workers’ rights—cannot be charged to gaining unit subject to a valid union-security clause have the FCMs who file timely objections. right to renounce full membership in the union and to instead become “financial core members,” or “FCM.” In calendar year 2007 (the most current year for which audited information is available), we have confirmed that no FCMs do not have the right to vote, nominate for office, more than 6.22 percent of all MM&P expenditures were for hold office, or be a candidate for office in the union, nor can non-chargeable activities. Please note that a significant por- they participate in or even attend union meetings or any tion of these non-chargeable expenditures were for activities functions of the union that are limited to union members. In aimed at maintaining and improving working conditions and addition, FCMs have no right to vote on dues increases or on benefits for all who work in our industry. contracts submitted to the membership for ratification. These rights and privileges of union membership are accorded only The union has adopted a Policy and Procedure Concerning to full union members. “Financial Core Membership” Under NLRB v. General Motors and Communication Workers of America v. Beck (hereinafter Beyond these traditional rights of union membership, called “the Policy”), copies of which will be provided upon MM&P members and their families also enjoy an array of request or upon filing of objections regarding payment of member-only benefits which, depending on membership non-chargeable expenses. Under the Policy, an employee in a group, include one or more of the following: paid health plan; bargaining-unit represented by the union who is subject to a retirement, pension and 401(k) plans; credit union eligibility; union-security clause may opt-out of full union membership, low-rate Union Privilege credit card; Coast Guard Legal Aid and thus become an FCM, by submitting a written statement program; license insurance program; full access to union halls containing the employee’s name, address, social security num- and information; access to the AFL-CIO Community Services ber, the name of the employer and a signed/dated declaration Network, which includes family counseling, social services asserting that the employee desires to become an FCM. The and food banks; protection and support from MM&P’s parent statement must be addressed to the International Secretary- union, the International Longshoremen’s Association and all Treasurer at 700 Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum AFL-CIO affiliates; support of numerous local and state labor Heights, MD 21090-1953. alliances which have aided MM&P members during contract negotiations, demonstrations and job actions. Also under the Policy, an FCM has the right to object to the expenditure of his or her dues and fees paid to the union FCMs are not afforded these rights and privileges of union for non-representational activities. An FCM may file the membership. objection by submitting a written statement containing the FCM’s name, address, social security number, the name of the Please note, however, that under the case of CWA v. Beck, employer and a signed/dated declaration asserting that the FCMs are still legally required to pay the union periodic dues FCM desires his or her dues and fees to be reduced to the and fees for the costs related to collective bargaining, contract representational expenditures proportional amount. The administration, grievance adjustment, and other activities rea- statement must be addressed to the International Secretary- sonably related to the effectuation of the union’s representa- Treasurer at 700 Maritime Boulevard, Suite B, Linthicum tional duties (hereinafter called “chargeable activities”). Union Heights, MD 21090-1953. Only FCMs may file objections to expenditures for nonrepresentational activities, such as politi- paying for non-chargeable expenditures. Under the Policy,

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:32Sec1:32 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:461:30:46 AAMM union members whose membership becomes temporarily We must underscore that bargaining-unit employees who suspended because of delinquency in their dues payments, or become FCMs lose all rights and benefits of union member- for other reasons, are not considered FCMs and will continue ship while they continue to be legally obligated to pay charge- to be charged full dues and fees, absent compliance with able dues and fees to the union under existing union-security the opting-out procedure. Also under the Policy, objections agreements. will not be presumed from compliance with the opting-out procedure. Thus, FCMs who wish to become objecting FCMs It is, therefore, not surprising that the vast majority of must comply with the objection procedure set forth above. workers believe that the extremely small portion of dues Finally, under the Policy, an FCM who obtains a reduction in needed to maintain full union membership and enjoy all its dues and fees after filing objections under the Policy will be valuable benefits is quite a bargain. We trust that everyone required to pay the difference between full dues and fees and who carefully considers the options will become and remain the reduced amount for the period during which the reduc- a full member of the union. If you are not a union member or tion was granted before the FCM is allowed to join/re-join the have not yet had the opportunity to join, please contact the union. MM&P International Headquarters or any MM&P membership group office for a membership application.

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International Headquarters Legal Department Offshore Membership Group Jacksonville John Singleton Rich May Liz Pettit 700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B International Counsel Vice President-Atlantic Ports Representative Linthicum Heights, Ext. 19 349 E. 20th St. MD 21090-1953 Bob Groh [email protected] Vice President-Gulf Ports Jacksonville, FL 32206 Phone: 410-850-8700 Phone: 904-356-0041 Fax: 410-850-0973 Gabriel Terrasa Don Marcus Associate Counsel Fax: 904-353-7413 [email protected] Vice President-Pacific Ports [email protected] www.bridgedeck.org Ext. 45 [email protected] Boston Los Angeles/Long Beach Dan Cartmill International Officers Communications David H. Boatner Dan Goggin Lisa Rosenthal Agent-Pacific Ports Timothy A. Brown Representatives 533 N. Marine Ave. President Communications Director Harbour Pointe East Ext. 27 Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Ext. 17 80 Everett Ave. – Suite 211 Phone: 310-834-7201 [email protected] communications@ Chelsea, MA 02150 bridgedeck.org Fax: 310-834-6667 Glen P. Banks Phone: 617-884-8680 [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer Accounting Fax: 617-884-8438 [email protected] Miami/Port Everglades Ext. 21 John Gorman [email protected] International Comptroller Charleston Bob Groh Vice President-Gulf Executive Offices Ext. 12 Elise Silvers [email protected] Andrea Fortin George Quick Representative Dave Goff Vice President 1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Representatives Pilot Membership Group Government Employees’ 1st Floor 540 East McNab Rd., Suite B Ext. 20 Membership Group Charleston, SC 29407 Pompano Beach, FL Phone: 843-766-3565 [email protected] Randi Ciszewski 33060-9354 Fax: 843-766-6352 Representative Phone: 954-946-7883 Mike Rodriguez [email protected] Executive Assistant 37 Edward Hart Dr. Fax: 954-946-8283 to the President Jersey City, NJ 07305 Honolulu [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 23 Phone: 732-527-0828 Randy Swindell [email protected] Fax: 201-433-7959 Representative New Orleans [email protected] Richard Plant 707 Alakea St. - No. 212 Sue Bourcq Director of Special Projects David H. Boatner Honolulu, HI 96813 Representative Ext. 36 West Coast Contact Phone: 808-523-8183 3330 West Esplanade, Ste 209 [email protected] Los Angeles/Long Beach Fax: 808-538-3672 Metairie, LA 70002-3454 533 N. Marine Ave. [email protected] Audrey Scharmann Phone: 504-837-5700 Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Executive Secretary Houston Fax: 504-834-1815 Phone: 310-834-7201 Ext. 17 [email protected] Fax: 310-834-6667 Wayne Farthing [email protected] [email protected] Agent-Gulf Ports Diane Chatham Nell Wilkerson Randi Ciszewski Executive Secretary Representative U.S. Navy Civil Service Ext. 21 Temporary street address: Pilots Representative [email protected] c/o MEBA 316 Broadway 37 Edward Hart Dr. Temporary postal address: Jersey City, NJ 07305 P. O. Box 5519, Phone: (201) 433-7700 Pasadena, TX 77508 Fax: 201-433-7959 No faxes please [email protected] Phone: 713-649-8812 Fax: 713-649-6101 [email protected] [email protected]

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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:34Sec1:34 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:461:30:46 AAMM New York/New Jersey Seattle Alaska Marine Pilots Caribbean Harbor Pilots Richard May Don Marcus Peter S. Garay P.O. Box 34336 Vice President-Atlantic Vice President-Pacific President Ponce, PR 00734-4336 26 Journal Square, Ste 1502 Kathleen O. Moran P.O. Box 920226 Phone: 787-848-7180 Jersey City, NJ 07306 Representative Dutch Harbor, AK 99692 Charleston Branch Pilots Phone: 201-963-1900 15208 52nd Ave. South Phone: 907-581-1240 Whit Smith Fax: 201-963-5403 Suite 100 Fax: 907-581-1372 6 Concord St. [email protected] Seattle, WA 98188 [email protected] P.O. Box 179 Assistant Port Agent Phone: 206-441-8700 Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Charleston, SC 29402 201-963-1918 Fax: 206-448-8829 Phone: 843-577-6695 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Dooley Fax: 843-577-0632 [email protected] P.O. Box 2767 Norfolk, Va. Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Columbia Bar Pilots Patricia Powell Tampa Phone: 361-884-5899 John Torjusen Representative Laura Cenkovich Fax: 361-884-1659 P.O. Box 87 1058 West 39th St. Representative Associated Branch Pilots Astoria, OR 97103 Norfolk, VA 23508 202 S. 22nd St., Suite 205 Phone: 503-325-2641 Phone: 757-489-7406 Tampa, FL 33605-6308 Mike Lorino Jr. Fax: 757-489-1715 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 San Francisco Phone: 504-831-6615 13225 N. Lombard Sandy Candau Association of Maryland Pilots Portland, OR 97203 Representative Pilot Membership Group Phone: 503-289-9922 450 Harrison St. - Room 209 George A. Quick Eric Nielsen San Francisco, CA 94105-2691 Vice President President Coos Bay Pilots 3720 Dillon St. Phone: 415-777-5074 3400 N. Furnace Rd. Charles L. Yates Baltimore, MD 21224 Fax: 415-777-0209 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 Juan, Puerto Rico [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 541-267-6555 Eduardo Iglesias Biscayne Bay Pilots Fax: 541-267-5256 Representative East Coast Miramar Plaza Center Regional Representative Captain Michael McDonnell Crescent River Port Pilots Chairman Suite 203A Timothy J. Ferrie Allen J. “A.J.” Gibbs 2911 Port Blvd. 954 Ponce de Leon Ave. 201 Edgewater St. President Miami, FL 33132 Santurce, PR 00907 Staten Island, NY 10305 8712 Highway 23 Phone: 305-374-2791 Phone: 787-724-3600 Phone: 718-448-3900 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Fax: 305-374-2375 Fax: 787-723-4494 Fax: 718-447-1582 Phone: 504-392-8001 Hours: Monday-Friday [email protected] Boston Pilots Fax: 504-392-5014 9:00am – 1:30pm ET Gulf Coast [email protected] Greg Farmer Galveston-Texas City Pilots Regional Representative 256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11 John Halvorsen East Boston, MA 02128 Richard D. Moore 1301 Pelican Island #1 Phone: 617-569-4500 8150 S. Loop E. Galveston, TX 77552 Fax: 617-564-4502 Houston, TX 77017 Phone: 409-740-3347 Boat: 617-569-4503 Phone: 713-645-9620 Fax: 409-740-3393 West Coast Canaveral Pilots Regional Representative Stephen Gasecki 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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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:35Sec1:35 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:471:30:47 AAMM 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 31412 Michael Murray Fax: 337-474-4573 Fax: 206-448-3405 Phone: 912-236-0226 Vice President [email protected] Fax: 912-236-6571 Sabine Pilots Cleveland www.lakecharlespilots.com Southeast Alaska Charles A. Tweedel, President Pilots Association Charles Malue Mobile Bar Pilots 5148 West Pkwy. Great Lakes Representative Patrick J. Wilson Groves, TX 77619 Richard Gurry 1250 Old River Rd. President Phone: 409-722-1141 President Cleveland, OH 44113 P.O. Box 831 Fax: 409-962-9223 1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300 Phone: 216-776-1667 Mobile, AL 36601 www.sabinepilots.com Ketchikan, AK 99901 Fax: 216-776-1668 Phone: 251-432-2639 Phone: 907-225-9696 [email protected] Saint Johns Bar Pilots Fax: 251-432-9964 Fax: 907-247-9696 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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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:36Sec1:36 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:471:30:47 AAMM 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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550424_IOMMP.indd0424_IOMMP.indd Sec1:37Sec1:37 110/1/080/1/08 111:30:471:30:47 AAMM 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.

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Murray G. Alstott George P. MacDonough Hans W. Amador James C. Dykes Christopher G. Douglas J. Nagy Paul T. Schulman Glen P. Banks* William J. Mahoney Th omas E. Apperson Malvina A. Ewers Kavanagh Roland L. Nalette Bernard W. Scott Robert C. Beauregard* Charles W. Malue Jenaro A. Asteinza In Memory of Franklin William Kavanaugh, Jr. Howard W. Newton, Jr. Wahid Neil Shaker Th eodore E. Bernhard Donald J. Marcus* Bruce M. Badger Ewers James J. Kelleher, Jr. F. John Nicoll Edwin L. Sherrill, III Timothy A. Brown* Richard W. May Brian W. Bassett Mustafa I. Fakhry John P. Kelley James P. Olander Steven P. Shils In Memory of Captain Ralph A. McDonald* SN Begg Donald Wayne Farthing Eric S. Kelm Robert P. O’Sullivan Raymond W. Shipway Richard Grant Connelly Edward M. McManus David E. Behr Timothy Ferrie Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. Glen M. Paine Darren W. Collins* Sean T. McNeice* Geoff rey Bird Douglas Fisher Robert T. Kimball William Palmer, III Kaare G. Sivertsen Raymond Conrady Paul F. McQuarrie James K. Boak, IV William H. Fisher, III Richard J. Klein C. James Patti Edward C. Smith Barry V. Costanzi Frank V. Medeiros David H. Boatner Milton K. Foss James E. Kobis Vasilios L. Pazarzis Michael D. Smith Robert Darley Peter W. Mitchell Robert B. Burke Nathaniel Gibbs Th eodore W. Laing Joseph A. Perry James Stebbins In Memory of Charlie Richard D. Moore* Joseph A. Byrne William D. Good, Jr. Robert B. Lamb Ernest C. Petersen Peter J. Strachota Darley In Memory of J. James A. Carbone In Memory of William Daniel E. Larwood Norman A. Piianaia Einar W. Strom Walter R. Day* Douglass Moore and Kenneth J. Carlson, Jr. Good, Sr. Donald D. Laverdure Stephen F. Procida David A. Sulin Danny Duzich Gordon E. Sides Paul Carty Walter A. Graf, Jr. Michael S. Lee D. Scott Putty Conor J. Sullivan Raymond F. Dwyer Axel S. Munck Th omas J. Casynn Charles A. Graham James R. Londagin Lloyd S. Rath Rita M. Travers John W. Farmer, III C. Michael Murray* Elmo J. Cerise, III Edward W. Green Stephen Maher John P. Rawley In Memory of Captain David C. Goff Paul H. Nielsen David P. Chamberlain Michael K. Hargrave Michael A. Mara Paul M. Rochford Robert H. Groh Joseph O. O’Connor* Bent L. Christiansen Samuel W. Hartshorn, Jr. Daniel J. Martin Herbert P. Rosen William R. Travers Richard M. Gurry Peter J. Parise, III Martin N. Collins Gerard Hasselbach Robert G. Mattsen In Memory of Capt. John S. Tucker Samuel A. Hanger* Richard M. Plant Dean R. Colver Joseph D. Henderson Robert C. McCarthy Th eodore Fillipaw, Jr. Shawn M. Tucy Fred Harris Jonathon S. Pratt John V. Connor Michael C. Herig Charles L. McConaghy Lisa Rosenthal Roy K. Valentine, Jr. Harold J. Held* George A. Quick Michael F. Cotting James D. Herron Patrick McCullough Allen M. Ross, Jr. John C. Wallace Rudolph A. Hendersen Michael A. Rausa Scot A. Couturier Andrew W. Hetz Ann Marie McCullough Edward B. Royles George E. Weisgerber James F. Hill Robert A. Reish Jeff G. Cowan Alan G. Hinshaw Th omas D. McDorr Randy E. Rozell Michael K. Welch John R. Humphreys Michael J. Rodriguez* Vincent J. Cox David H. Hudson Daniel F. McGuire Mark Ruppert Jay D. Werner Christian Johnsen On behalf of seafarers, Todd C. Crossman Nicole L. Humphreys Kevin J. McHugh Kenneth Ryan Steven E. Werse Scott E. Jones everywhere Timothy A. Devine David N. Hutchinson Kurt A. Melcher James J. Sanders William J. Westrem Philip Kantz Th omas E. Stone Stephen J. Diederiks Jeff H. Idema Nicholas Mellis Edmund J. Santos, Jr. John M. Kelly Lester S. Williamson* John M. Dolan William H. Imken Th omas J. Mignano Paul B. Savasuk Warren A. Weymouth John J. Lynskey Stanley M. Willis Dorothy Dunn Manuel A. James Michelle Mitchell John J. Schaeff ner Gordon S. White Lawrence T. Lyons In Memory of Darrell James Jannetti George B. Moran Robert H. Schilling Ronald C. Wilkin Dunn Earl W. Jones Paul A. Mospens John F. Schmidt Erik P. Williamson * These active and retired members have contributed $1,000 or more. Donald F. Josberger Brian A. Mossman Gary W. Schrock

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Anders E. Aaberg Robert J. Carter, Jr . Gordon W. Elden Larry D. Aasheim Juan C. Carvajal David K. Engen Mohamed A. Abbassi Christoforos Catsambis Glen E. Engstrand Robert G. Abbott Richard P. Chandler Troy J. Erwin Scott F. Abrams Hao C. Cheong Eric L. Eschen Jeff rey D. Adamson Hao H. Cheong Robin Espinosa Constatine Afanasief Paul Christ William J. Esselstrom Owen B. Albert Nicholas A. Christian Edward M. Evans John Allen Ejnar G. Christiansen Jackson P. Everett Frederick W. Allen Francis H. Ciccosanti Henry E. Faile Robert B. Allen Christopher N. Cichon Scott A. Farnham George Lowe Allen Kevin S. Cichon Eddo H. Feyen Eskild M. Andersen Paul E. Coan Harry A. Filkins Christopher M. Anderson Harry C. Collins Gary G. Finkelmeier Robert N. Anderson Robin A. Colonas Keith W. Finnerty William L. Anderson Richard R. Conlin Russel W. Finstrom Noel E. Anthonysz Richard W. Conway Glenn Fortin John E. Antonucci Frederick D. Cook Ryan K. Foster Alberto D. Archaga Christopher D. Cooper James L. Frank Timothy M. Arey Mark A. Cooper Henry G. Franklin Manuel H. Arosemena Gary J. Cordes James E. Franklin Drew H. Arrington Daniel Corn Jan M. Fraser Brian D. Arthur Nicole J. Cornali J. Peter Fritz Th omas A. Bagan Andrew R. Corneille Eric R. Furnholm Bruce H. Baglien Th omas J. Cortese Nicholas J. Gagliano Harvey N Bailey David E. Cox Allen Garfi nkle Christopher D. Baker Erik T. Cox Steven J. Garvan Patrick J. Baker James Crandall Angelo F. Gazzotto James R. Baldwin Richard W. Crane David M. George Evan Barbis Matthew C. Craven Gregory J. George Kenneth S. Barron Jacob A. Crawford Francis G. Gilroy Charles K. Barthrop Samuel J. Crawford Sean H. Gingras Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. Th omas B. Crawford Patrick N. Glenn Edward S. Batcho, Jr. Anthony E. Crish Th urman G. Godfrey Dorinda L. Beach John F. Cronin Hans Peder Godskesen Olgierd C. Becker Scott W. Cukierski Bradley D. Goodwin Leo P. Bednarik James J. Cullen Gregory A. Goolishian, Jr. Paul F. Beglane Kirk W. Cully Gerald M. Gordon John W. Behnken James M. Cunningham Donald P. Gorman John E. Belcourt David A. Cunningham Joseph D. Graceff a Derek J. Bender Michael J. Curlis Peter S. Grate Fred A. Bennett Eric S. Cutler Orie F. Graves Charles T. Beresheim George Cutucashe Larry B. Green, Jr. You help to protect your own job when you contribute George Berkovich David A. Cvitanovic Paul A. Gregware, Jr. Lyle R. Bjelde Omar D’Abreu Stanley V. Griffi n to the MM&P PCF and vote only for candidates who Earl R. Blakely Robert A. Dalziel Mike F. Gruninger Joseph J. Blazich George M. Darley Adam W. Guice support the U.S.-flag maritime industry. Boris Bode In Memory of Charlie Juancho Gutierrez Steven G. Booth Darley Jorge Gutman Carl E. Bowler, Jr. Michael H. Daugherty Beverly J. Gutmann Daniel R. Hobbs Eldon D. Jones Mark Landow John R. Boyce Howard E. Davenport David C. Haa John A. Hobson Erik P. Jorgensen William C. Laprade William H. Boyce, Jr. Don F. Davis Timothy J. Hagan Th omas Larkin Robert N. Boyd David D. DeCastro Brandt R. Hager Roland E. Hobson Jorgen A. Jorgensen John E. Larson Warren J. Bragg George A. Defrain Francis M. Haggerty Richard G. Hoey Eleft herios G. Kanagios Keith Lawrence Frank W. Branlund Gerard H. DeGenova, II Geoff rey F. Haley Stephen D. Hoff Steven W. Kanchuga Samuel P. Lesko Anthony A. Brantley Ronald T. Degrazia Curtis B. Hall Roger L. Hoff man Kris J. Karandy Michael Leveille Stanley E. Breedlove Stephen A. DeJong Daniel Hall Kurt Holen Sven E. Keinanen Aaron S. Lewis Allan R. Breese Th omas A. Delamater Richard S. Haller John Holster Colin D. Kelly Gary W. Lightner James P. Brennan Marguerite Delambily Herman Hallock David J. Hood William L. Kennedy, Jr. Th omas N. Lightsey, Jr. John W. Brennan In Memory of Robert Kenneth J. Halsall Jeff D. Hood Joseph E. Keyes William J. Lindros Steven A. Brickley Delambily Lloyd W. Hamblet Kurt J. Hopf Darrell R. Kimmerly John R. Lindsay, Jr. Jeff rey C. Bridges Joseph F. Delehant James D. Hamblett Shimon D. Horowitz Robert E. King Leif H. Lindstrom Anders K. Brinch Freedom K. Dennis Dianna L. Hand Robert B. Howard James A. King Rogelio R. Lomahan Richard S. Brooks Denny Dennison Eric Hands John J. Hunt John M. King John Long Wardell E. Brown Edward J. DesLauriers Jason E. Harju Steven P. Huse Mike Kinzie Manuel F. Lopez Michael S. Brown Charles A. Dickman Douglas M. Harrington John D. Hutsell Roger Kirk Douglas M. Lord Cliff ord B. J. Brown Bernard J. Diggins John B. Harris Clark S. Inman James D. Kitterman Glen R. Loutsenhizer Sinclair G. Brown William H. Doherty Rodger Haskell Richard B. Ioli Robert E. Klemm Hughston E. Lowder, Jr. Dean K. Bruch Richard J. Domnitz Michael C. Hayes George S. Ireland, III Henry C. Knox-Dick Peter J. Luhn Gail D. Bryan Lyle G. Donovan John J. Healey Angel Irlanda George W. Koch, Jr. Th omas W. Luke Douglas K. Buchanan Ornulf C. Dorsen Kenneth R. Hele Steven M. Itson Jonathan F. Komlosy John T. Lutey J. Michael Buffi ngton Moulton Doughty Richard H. Hemingson John P. Jablonski Johan Kooystra Philip M. Lyons Fernando C. Buisan Robert Drew Christopher S. Hendrickson Charles E. Jablonski Brian M. Koppel Christopher Lyons David C. Burchard Dale S. Dubrin Franklin J. Hennessy Th eodore F. Jablonski Duane M. Koran Jeremiah F. Lysaght John P. Jackson, Jr. Wayne L. Korb Kevin P. Burke Fred J. Duff y Patrick J. Hennessy Garett B. MacDonough Th omas P. Jacobsen John D. Kourian Bert D. Burris Oscar W. Dukes Th omas E. Henry Ross D. MacDuffi e David N. Jenkins Kevin W. Kuebler Todd J. Campbell George Dunham William H. Hermes William C. Mack J. Kevin Jirak Roy G. Labrie John H. Carlisle Geoff rey P. Dunlop Earl W. Herring Th omas P. MacKay, Jr. Eric B. Johnson Anthony C. Lafayette Edgar S. Carlson Richard Martin Eastwood Edward B. Higgins, Jr. Rohit Malhotra Michael J. Carolan Christopher J. Edyvean Lawrence W. Hill William L. Johnson Mark L. Lamar Lewis M. Malling Chriss B. Carson Robert W. Eisentrager Jeff rey S. Hill Roger C. Johnson Cecil H. Lamb

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John J. Malone, III Marc D. Northern Marshall M. Russell Richard H. Th omas Victor R. Manoli, III Nicholas J. Nowaski Th omas M. Ryan Arthur J. Th omas George E. Mara Bernard Gerald O’Brien David C. Ryan Stephen N. Th ompson Todd M. Mara Mary Beth O’Brien Donald R. Sacca Gary E. Tober Nicholas A. Marcantonio Michael E. O’Connor Roberto H. Salomon Norman B. Toroni The New MM&P Watch Th omas C. Marley Robert J. O’Donnell Wilfred H. Sandiford Adam Torres Brett J. Marquis Gregory S. Oelkers Michael A. Santini Daniel C. Tucker It Fastens and John P. Marshall Peter R. Ohnstad, Jr. Scott D. Saunders James L. Turman Jerry E. Mastricola Hans Olander Th omas J. Savoie Stephen L. Turn Unfastens in a Snap! Bruce H. Matthews Timothy J. O’Laughlin John D. Schampera Edward J. Usasz Richard L. Maxwell Patrick B. O’Leary Gary R. Schmidt Jose L. Valasquez Marcus Mazsick James E. O’Loughlin Charles R. Schmidt Stephen R. Vandale Alton R. McAlister Cornelius C. O’Malley Mitchell Schoonejans Eric C. Veloni David M. McAulay Michael B. O’Toole Ross E. Schramm Glenn E. Viettone Rodney D. McCallen Jeff rey J. Oyafuso Andrew Schroder Douglas C. Vines Th omas C. McCarthy Henry M. Pace Henry L. Schroeder Ren W. Vurpillat Leonard McCarthy Steven A. Palmer William F. Schumacher Nancy L. Wagner Brent McClaine George K. Pappas Benjamin L. Scott Honoring MM&P Women Richard B. McCloud Michael G. Parenteau Gary M. Setvin Offi cers Michael J. McCormick Georg Pedersen Alethea E. Shade David I. Wainwright Joe P. McCormick Wesley C. Penney Rafi k A. Shahbin Lacy J. Walker Michael J. McCright Joaquin Pereira, Jr. Michael S. Shanley Gregory S. Walsh Michael F. McGahran Joseph L. Perreault Michael D. Sheeder Janet S. Walsh James P. McGee Steven A. Perry Ralph H. Sheffi eld Harold G. Walsh Peter J. McIsaac Jerome A. Peschka, Jr. Daniel S. Shelton Harry Walton Steven A. McKittrick Henry Petersen Paul Shepard Andrew A. Wargo David A. McLean, III Ronald A. Peterson Travis A. Shirley James H. Warmack John J. McNally Mark G. Peterson George Joe Single Ruffi n F. Warren Francisco Medal Ioannis M. Petroutsas David M. Sink Paul M. Washburn Francis X. Meier, Jr. Andrew M. Petruska Harold V. Sipila Steven D. Watt John W. Melcher Kerry D. Phillips Bruce W. Skillman Jerome P. Watts Louis A. Mendez Ratanawan Phurchpean Ernest P. Skoropowski William H. Weiss Stephen P. Meyers William E. Phurrough Jack Slier Nathaniel R. Weissman Eric T. Michael Arthur E. Pierce Gerald V. Smeenk Lawrence L. Welsh Mark P. Michals Joseph P. Pierce Joseph S. Smith George A. Werdann, Jr. William L. Miles Rick Pietrusiak Francis X. Smith John L. Westrem Joseph E. Miller Francesco P. Pipitone Richard D. Smith Eugene K. Whalen Steven J. Miller Sandra L. Pirtle Glen E. Smith, Jr. James H. White Richard D. Mills Kirk C. Plender Frank W. Snell Peter White Cloyde L. Miner Elmer W. Poser Megan R. Snyder Michael Wholey Bruce D. Mitchell Joseph L. Pospisil, Jr. Robert R. Spencer John A. Willis Klaus Moller James A. Potter Joseph B. Stackpole Russell Wilson The newest addition to the elegant Mark E. Molloy Demetrios A. Poupalos Egon K. Stage James G. Wilson Steven R. Moneymaker George C. Previll Peter Stalkus Denis J. Wilson line of MM&P Political Contribution Jose Montero Carmon L. Pritchett Paul W. Stallings Stephen H. Wines Cesar A. Montes Joseph V. Pulitano James K. Staples Jon C. Winstedt Fund (PCF) gifts is a highly polished, Nicholas C. Moore Omar Qureshi James W. StClair John B. Winterling two-tone watch that is easy to fasten Dale A. Moore James W. Ramsden A.H. Stegen Kahai H. Wodehouse John M. Morehouse Robert J. Ramsey Carl W. Stein Christopher Woodward and unfasten. Perfect for any occasion, Edward A. Morehouse Bruno P. Ravalico Richard C. Stephens Michela Worthington-Adams Th eodore R. Morgan John P. Redfearn Robert W. Stevenson Janusz A. Wozniak this quality, union-made watch, Stuart E. Mork Scott B. Reed John G. Stewart Jose B. Yap available in both men’s and women’s Jaine Morlett Frank E. Reed, Jr. Robert C. Stone John B. Young John Moustakas Timothy R. Reinholdt Glenn D. Strathearn Nolan Young editions, can be yours for a $200 Philip D. Mouton Mark D. Remijan Peter K. Strez Frank Zabrocky Charles P. Moy Karen A. Reyes Robert P. Strobel, Jr. James R. Zatwarnicki, Jr. contribution to the PCF. The watch Darrin N. Muenzberg In Memory of Charlie Tore Stromme Demetrios A. Zervopoulos features the MM&P wheel on a cream- Robert E. Murdock Darley Charles A. Stukenborg Kellen Murphy John J. Reynolds Harold A. Stumme colored background with Roman Curtis G. Murray Javier Riano Roy T. Sturdivant David V. Myles Ronald E. Riley Joshua Sturgis numerals stamped in gold. Make your Daniel S. Nakos John C. Robb Andrew C. Subcleff contribution today on the Members Eric B. Nelson Steven Roberto Stacey W. Sullivan Michael E. Nelson James R. Robey John P. Sullivan Only section of www.bridgedeck.org Kenneth R. Nelson James J. Robinson Joseph M. Surmann Mark J. Nemergut Jay M. Roche Joseph A. Swan or call MM&P Assistant Comptroller Douglas A. Nemeth Carson L. Rock Chris D. Sweeny In Memory of Capt. Glen Th eodore F. Rodes Robert E. Sweet Beverly Gutmann at 410-850-8700 Leland Christopher J. Rogers Gerard Switzer ext. 11 for more information. Then, Lawrence Neubert Dave Romano Roy E. Tallaksen Joseph W. Neudecker, III Steven M. Rose Kevin M. Tapp wear your MM&P watch with pride! Joseph W. Neuman G. Kenneth Rose Adjuto B. Tavares Dennis Newbanks Edmund J. Rothwell John C. Taylor Edward B. Newman James C. Rowe Th omas F. Taylor Frank J. Nichols Bruce Rowland Jason Teal George B. Nichols Dennis Ruff Antoine I. Tedmore Michael L. Nickel Craig A. Rumrill Brian D. Th omas

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