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25 YEARS OF RELIAB LITY

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Ceremonies Recognize Fleet as 'High-Value Sealift Asset' Representatives of government, the military, sel, with apprentices from the Paul Hall Center (TRANSCOM); and Rear Adm. David Brewer, maritime labor and U.S. ship operators on Oct. for Maritime Training and Education, are (front commander of the U.S. Military Sealift 18 praised the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) row) U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Command (MSC). The apprentices are (from as a key, cost-effective component of Mineta and SIU President Michael Sacco; left) Jason Varner, Jennifer Senner, Alasha America's national defense capabilities. (back row, from left) SIU Port Agent Dennis Dixon, Brandon Harrison, Robert Treloar, 1 Ceremonies marking the RRF's 25 h anniver­ Metz; SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez; Rear Kevin Kirk, Joseph Jesnes and Quincy Wilson. sary took place aboard the SIU-crewed Cape Adm. Edward Fahy, director, plans and policy Wrath in Baltimore. Pictured aboard the ves- directorate, U.S. Transportation Command Page3 Helping the Heroes Sept. 1 Attacks Affect American USNS Comfort Provides Respite Classic Voyages ------l'age 2 For New York Rescue Workers AFL-CIO Depts. State Case For Opening ANWR ------l'age 5

Coast Guard: Port Security Reaches 'AH-Time High' l'ageB President's Report American Classic Voyages Rebulldlng The terrorist attacks on America have harmed many U.S. Files Voluntary Petition for industries, including maritime. That truth really hit home on October 19, when SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages filed a voluntary petition to Chapter 11 Reorganization reorganize through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, much like the nation itself, SIU-contracted American Classic Voyages, the "We will work with the company in every way American Classic is working to regain its full largest U.S.-flag cruise company, on Oct. 19 possible to get those ships back in operation and to strength. The company will continue to operate announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for help ensure the continued construction of the new reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. deep-sea cruise ships," said SIU Vice President the Delta Queen riverboat, with an SIU crew. Bankruptcy Code in Wilmington, Del. The move was Contracts Augie Tellez. "For the SIU members who Michael Sacco Plans are being made to bring back the driven by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 , which have were laid off, this union offers many other opportuni­ Mississippi Queen next year. The hope is that harmed the tourism, entertainment and transportation ties to work aboard ship, especially in the deep sea September 11 's impact on the U.S. cruise indus­ industries more than any others (see story, this page). division." try (and all others, for that matter) is only temporary. Seafarers will continue to sail aboard the Delta Tellez added that the Paul Hall Center's safety Queen riverboat, and the company also announced it school in Hawaii will remain open. It's important to understand that Chapter 11 is a truce, not a is working to reintroduce the Mississippi Queen next "The tragic events of Sept. 11 dealt a devastating surrender. Basically, it gives a company a chance to operate its year. As this issue of the Seafarers LOG went to press, blow to our business that has made it impossible to business while creditors and courts approve plans to repay debts. work had been suspended on the two 1,900-passenger continue our full operations," said Phil Calian, CEO It offers an opportunity to get a company back on its feet and Project America cruise ships being built at Northrop of American Classic Voyages. "We will continue to rebuild. Grumman's Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. operate on a much reduced scale to focus on our Additionally, American Classic is hardly alone in its predica­ ''Northrop Grumman will continue its efforts with the Mississippi River cruises, which have been the his­ U.S. Maritime Administration to obtain guaranteed toric core of our company." ment. As reported elsewhere on this page, U.S. layoffs since funding for Project America," the shipyard said in an In August, the company had reported increasing September 11 have topped half a million. Chapter 11 is a viable Oct. 25 new release. "Ongoing work on the program per diems and occupancy on its Hawaii ships, prof­ option in some cases, including that of Bethlehem Steel, which [is] subject to Project America's ability to secure itable performance on its Delta Queen vessels and that filed for reorganization four days before American Classic. immediate financing for the balance of the contract." it had successfully reached an agreement with The SIU, of course, will do everything we can to help our American Classic is the parent company of United N ortbrop Grumman on the continuation of construc­ States Lines, The Delta Queen Steamboat Co., tion of the Project America cruise ships. In the four friends at American Classic in returning to full steam. American Hawaii Cruises, and Delta Queen Coastal weeks subsequent to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in More importantly, the union is eager and available to help all Voyages. The company said it believes the Chapter 11 New York and Washington, D.C., the company said SIU brothers and sisters who are impacted by the layoff. One of process "will allow us to rebuild our business in the its gross bookings declined 50 percent, its cancella­ the best things about belonging to this union is, there's no short­ aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and contin­ tions increased 30 percent and it faced a weakened age of work. We have many opportunities, and I encourage ue our proud tradition as America's cruise line." cash position with no prospects for additional capital at this time. mariners from the American Classic fleets to contact their nearest For now, the reorganization includes shutting down many of the company's vessels-the ms Patriot The company has established a customer informa­ SIU hall for more information. Please also keep in mind that we and Independence, American Queen, Mississippi tion hotline (800 856-9904) and additional informa­ offer top-notch vocational training at the Paul Hall Center in Queen and Columbia Queen, and the Cape May Light. tion is available on the company's web site at Piney Point, Md., which can help you make the transition from The result is approximately 2, 150 layoffs, including www.amcv.com. Individuals with reservations on passenger ships to cargo vessels. roughly 1,700 shipboard jobs. SIU crew members future American Classic cruises other than the Delta On a personal note, I thank each and every Seafarer for your from those vessels may call the following toll-free Queen steamboat should contact their travel agent, number for information on benefit continuation: 800 their travel insurance company or their credit card professional, mature conduct in the face of the layoffs. As disap­ 252-4674. company for information about obtaining refunds. pointed as we all felt upon hearing the reorganization news, that ,,_. didn't stop the SIU crews from completing your respective voy­ Sector ti.s. Layoffs ages and then departing the ships with class and dignity. You have U.S. Layoffs Top 528,000 my thanks and admiration. Hospitality Just as it will take time, patience and hard work to win the war The United States economy is future layoffs. AFL-CIO research tourism, expenencmg an accelerated shows more than 260,000 in the on terrorism, so too will America need sustained, strong efforts to entertainment 132,545 downturn in the wake of the Sept. transportation and hospitality restore our work force. We have no other choice but to succeed. 11 terrorist attacks. industries, and another 66,000 in Transportation 128,094 Hundreds of thousands of aerospace will join the ranks of workers have lost their jobs, con­ Manufacturing 99,153 In Praise of the RRF the jobless. sumer confidence has plummet­ In New York City, an estimat­ Aerospace 66,535 The ceremonies for the Ready Reserve Force's 25th anniversary ed, sales are down at major retail­ ed 108,500 jobs were lost within I (see page 3) brought lots of encouraging words from high-ranking ers and companies are scaling one month of the Sept. 11 terror­ Communications back on new investments. ist attacks, according to the Fiscal offi cials from the government and military. Clearly, there is & utilities 39,840 Little is expected to change in Policy Institute. recognition, at top levels, of the importance of U.S. sealift capa­ the immediate future, according While Congress and the ad­ Service 33,996 bility. That includes the need to maintain a strong pool of quali­ to Federal Reserve Chairman ministration floated the idea of a fied shipboard manpower-American crews for American ships, Alan Greenspan, who testified $75 billion economic stimulus Finance, insurance, supporting our nation in times of war and peace. Oct. 17 before the Joint Eco­ package for the national econo­ nomic Committee of Congress. my, the New York City comptrol­ real estate 15,764 While the praise for the is well-deserved, it's time to step RRF The Fed chairman indicated that ler estimated Oct. 4 that the attack up efforts to revitalize the U.S. fleet. As I said during the cere­ Public while the fallout from the attacks could cost New York City alone administration 7,033 monies, there are indications that our industry stands on the verge currently has the economy in a $105 billion in damages and lost of a manpower shortage that could threaten our national sealift depressed state, he believes the revenue Retail trade 4,968 resulting damage will only be By sector, the figures in the capacity. The SIU is doing everything possible to prevent such short-term and that the country box at right show layoffs, which Other 775 problems, but we're not in this alone. should recover once it gets over have either been carried out or are America learned many lessons on and after September 11. One the initial shock of being projected. Totals 528,703 ,,,,,, of them is we can 1 t afford to ignore warning signs. That goes for attacked. ''The terrorist attacks have sig­ the health of the U.S. Merchant Marine-a sound~ smart invest­ nificantly heightened uncertainty ment for this country 1s security. in an economy that was already From Front Page to Paster weak," stated a Federal Reserve Board news release, which was Prints Available to SIU Members ' Volumt1 63, Numbt1r 11 November 2001 circulated shortly before Green­ Based on suggestions and requests from the member­ The SIU on line: www.seafarers.urg span 's appearance before the ship, the front page of the October issue of the Seafarers committee. "Nonetheless, the The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 1086-4636) is published month­ long-term prospects for produc­ LOG is being turned into a poster, with minor variations. ly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, tivity growth and the economy The main artwork from last month's front page (a paint­ Lakes and Inland Waters District/NMU, AFL-CIO; 5201 remam favorable and should Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) ing by freelance artist Bill Brower, who has worked with become evident once the unusual 899-0675. Periodicals postage paid at Southern the SIU for many years) is the poster's centerpiece. The forces restraining demand abate." Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional offices. POST­ Meanwhile, workers across top features the words, "These Colors Don't Run!" The MASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, bottom includes a message about the Seafarers Political 520 l Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. the country- many of them union members--continue to suffer. As Communications Director, Jordan Biscardo; Managing Action Donation (SPAD). of press time for the Seafarers Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Associate Editor, Jim SIU members who would like to receive a print of the Guthrie; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne LOG, announced layoffs nation­ new SPAD poster should send their name and home Textor. wide had exceeded 528,000. Published reports suggest there address to the Seafarers Political Action Donation, 5201 Copyright© 2001 Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD are more than 140,000 aviation All Rights Reserved. Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. workers who face current or 2 Seafarers LOS November 2001 25 Years of Reliable Service Ready Reserve Force Praised as 'High-Value Sealift Asset'

High-ranking representatives to the RRF's accomplishments. of government, the military, mar­ "The key to the success of the itime labor and U.S. ship operators Ready Reserve Force is its use of on Oct. 18 cited the Ready experienced American ship oper­ Reserve Force (RRF) as a key, ating companies which manage cost-effective component of the ships, and the skilled and ded­ America's national defense capa­ icated professionals from mar­ bilities. itime labor organizations who U.S. Transportation Secretary crew them," he stated. "America's Norman Mineta served as keynote merchant marine, maritime indus­ 1 speaker during RRF 25 h an­ tries and merchant seafarers have niversary ceremonies sponsored come through for us every time by the U.S. Maritime Admin­ our nation has needed them. We istration (MarAd) aboard the SIU­ know they stand ready to do so crewed RRF vessel Cape Wrath in again, whether tomorrow, next Baltimore. Also weighing in with week, next year or in the distant their support for the RRF were future." Acting Maritime Administrator U.S. Transportation Secretary SIU and MTD President Rear Adm. David Brewer, com­ The secretary said the RRF par­ Bruce Carlton Norman Mineta Michael Sacco mander of the U.S. Military Sealift ticularly proved its worth 10 years Command (MSC); Rear Adm. ago during the Persian Gulf War, Edward Fahy, director, plans and when the merchant fleet reliably policy directorate, U.S. supplied American military forces Transportation Command for Operations Desert Shield and (TRANSCOM); Acting Maritime Desert Storm. "The Cape Henry Administrator Bruce Carlton; SIU and the Cape Inscription-the first President Michael Sacco, who RRF ships to arrive in Saudi also serves as president of the Arabia-along with their sister AFL-CIO Maritime Trades ships, helped ferry nearly one­ Department (MTD); Capt. Tim­ quarter of the 3.2 million short othy Brown, president of the tons of dry cargo needed to sup­ Masters, Mates & Pilots; and port allied forces in the Persian Richard du Moulin, chairman, Gulf." president and CEO of Marine He also noted the effective Transport Corp. cooperation that helps spearhead In addition to those from the the RRF's viability. "Our industry Cape Wrath, a number of other and labor partners make the Ready SIU members attended the cele­ Reserve Force a reliable, cost­ Rear Adm. David Brewer, MM&P President Marine Transport Corp. President Capt. Timothy Brown Richard du Moulin bration. Seafarers crew several effective source of sealift," Mineta commander, MSC RRF ships based in Baltimore, as declared. well as cable ships and tugboats. He thanked MarAd employees and I are proud of your accom­ leading to the establishment of Unlicensed apprentices from the for their "stellar efforts in service plishments and determined to give reduced operating status (ROS) Paul Hall Center for Maritime to our nation, especially today, in you the tools to continue your crews who maintain the ships. Training and Education, based in support of the Ready Reserve exemplary record of service ''You cannot 'park' ships and lock Piney Point, Md., also attended. Force program." and success." them up for 13 years and then expect them to perform," Carlton said. "We Mineta concluded, ''The RRF Steel Bridge 'We Know 1her Stand Ready' has served America well. Presi­ aggressively test these ships and Brewer pointed out that the Mineta recognized unions' and dent Bush, Vice President Cheney ourselves on a no-notice basis." merchant mariners' contributions RRF has proved its worth many He added, "As we celebrate the times since the Persian Gulf War, success of our RRF, we stand including during missions to ready to perform the mission of Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia and sealift for our armed forces." Central America. But the most vivid image of the Shipboard Manpower RRF he described was that of the Sacco and Brown stated that "steel bridge" of ships formed by the nation must back its merchant merchant mariners to support U.S. fleet during peace time to help Rear Adm. Edward Fahy, director, troops during the Persian Gulf ensure adequate shipboard man­ plans and policy directorate, War. "During Desert Storm, we power for the RRF and other civil­ TRANSCOM literally pushed a steel bridge to ian-crewed, military support the Middle East," Brewer stated. ships. Both pointed to a recent and it's time America started act­ "Ifyou flew over the ocean, you'd series of articles in the Baltimore ing like it," Sacco said. "We must see one ship every 50 miles Sun which quoted numerous never send our soldiers into battJe supplying our troops. high-ranking officials expressing without knowing-for sure-that "Whatever we do as a nation, concern about sufficient man­ we've got the people and the ships we must never, ever bum that power for surge sealift. to give them every tool they need. steel bridge to democracy," he "The merchant marine is vital continued. "I say to the RRF, to this country's national defense, Continued on page 5 thank God for your service." Fahy relayed comments from Gen. Tony Robertson, conunan­ Ready Reserve Force Facts der of TRANSCOM: "The suc­ • . fleet includes 76 government-owned, civilian-crewed ships nor­ cess of the RRF rests squarely on mally kept in reserve by the U.S. Maritime Administration the shoulders of MarAd, working {MarAd) to meet surge shipping requirements for the with our partners in the maritime Department of Defense. industry.... You set the pace for • RRF ships transport materiel to deployed U.S. forces in peace defense transportation.... The time and war. highly trained men and women who crew the ships are true • Vessels are maintained at 21 U.S. ports near potential military SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (right) presents a Seafarers LOG to U.S. load-out sites. as well as two overseas ports. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta following the RRF cere­ unsung heroes." monies in Baltimore. Fahy himself described the • Ships can be fully crewed and ready to proceed to a loading site RRF as "one of our treasured in four, five, 10 or 20 days, depending on activation schedule. national assets." • Currently, four RRF ships are in active service as prepositioning Carlton noted that everyone ships. Twenty-six others are in reduced operating status (ROS} ~ Plf?~Se be advised that SIU headquarters and all involved in the RRF program with four-day activation periods. Twenty-five more have five-day .. : SIU hiring halls will be closed Tuesday, helps ensure the fleet's readiness activation schedules~ 19 ships have 10-day activations; and two December 25, 2001 for the observance of by regularly participating in test vessels have 20-day activations. activations, sometimes unan­ • RRF fleet includes 31 roll-on/roll-off ships, 15 breakbulk vessels, .. Christmas Day (unless an emergency nounced. 10 crane ships, nine tankers, seven heavy lift ships, two aviations arises). Nf?rmal business hours will resume He said that some of the cbal- · repair vessels and two troop ships. lenges faced by mariners activat­ the following workday. ing vessels for the Persian Gulf Source: U.S. Maritime Administration

War provided a valuable lesson, : ' Na.,,ember 2001 Seafarers LOB 3 Helping the Heroes Seafarers-Crewed USNS Comfort Provides Respite for NY Rescuers

Sooner or later, even the near­ side the region. Even those who capabilities of a typical large U.S. ly tireless rescue workers in New lived nearby would have had dif­ hospital. York City needed recuperation. ficulty commuting between At some point en route to New When those moments arrived, downtown and the suburbs, York, word spread aboard the the Seafarers-crewed hospital because of severe disruptions to ship that its mission had changed ship USNS Comfort provided the local transportation systems. to that a floating morgue. But, food, shelter and other services to Seafarers from the USNS when the vessel docked at the thousands of fellow Americans Supply and USNS Spica also U.S. Naval Weapons Station in involved in salvage operations at helped in the relief efforts. Earle, N.J. in the pre-dawn hours ground zero. of Sept. 14 (to load additional "I didn't care what we did, just medical supplies and Navy per­ as long as we helped. Whatever sonnel), crew members were we could do to help America," "It brought tears to informed their mission had been stated AB Joseph Lee. "All the changed to supporting the rescue people who came aboard were my eyes, to be hon­ workers. glad to see us. It was really great est. The first thing "The unlicensed crew did a just to take part in the relief good job," stated Chief Mate Jim effort." you want is pay­ White. "We basically rolled out Stationed in Baltimore in the red carpet." reduced operating status (ROS), back. Then, you the Comfort received activation Recalling the Scene orders on Sept. 11, following the think of the fami­ After the Comfort returned to terrorist attacks on New York and ROS in Baltimore, several mem­ Washington. The ship arrived at lies, and you 're just bers of the SIU's Government New York's Pier 92 on Sept. 14. Services Division shared their During the next two-and-a-half glad you 're able to thoughts on the mission. weeks, the steward department "When we arrived, we could served 17 ,000 meals to guests, help." still see smoke off the stem," said and the ship accommodated Chief Electrician Pat Brown. 2,300 overnight visitors. - Yeoman Storekeeper "That was the first time I'd ever Also in that time, crew mem­ Robert Allen seen the Statue of Liberty. It was bers and medical personnel eerie, with all the smoke in the processed 4,400 pounds of laun­ city. It put a knot in your throat." Brown said the crew was "too dry; handled 561 sick-call visits Ahead of Schedule and 14 dental treatments; provid­ busy to chat with the rescue ed 500 mental-health consulta­ When news of the attacks workers. We just said hello .... It tions; hosted 1,359 medical mas­ reached the Comfort, crew mem­ goes without saying that every sages given to guests by volun­ bers immediately prepared for American became a real teer massage therapists from the activation, even before receiving American on Sept. 11. It made New York area; and gave 227 orders. The ship was ready to sail everyone realize how precious haircuts. by 10 a.m. the next morn­ this country really is." The shipboard staff included ing-four days earlier than Engine Utility Shawn Brown 54 civilian mariners and 335 mil­ required. joined the Comfort in New York, itary personnel. As with many of the land­ after taking a military flight. The Comfort's availability and based hospitals in the New York "It was busy, to ~ay the least. We did the engine work, plumb­ its capacity to dock near the res­ area, the Comfort initially expect­ AB Joseph Lee Engine Utility Shawn Brown cue site proved invaluable for ed to be utilized for treating ing, lighting, pulling lines, secur­ many reasons. For one, a lot of patients. The vessel is outfitted ing the ship. We had it from bow the rescue workers had nowhere with 1,000 beds, 12 operating to stern," he recalled. else to stay, because they had rooms, 80 intensive-care beds Shawn Brown said that when Letter Offered to Help CIVMARS, Soldiers traveled to New York from out- and all the other equipment and Marines came aboard from ground zero, "You could tell by Wnh Late Fees Due to Mail Curtailment their expressions and the dust, it Even before last month's episodes involving anthrax, the head of looked like a rough time.... The the military's mail system distributed a letter asking creditors to rescue workers looked relieved exempt overseas soldiers and civilians from late fees on payments when they saw us. They were delayed by the reduced flow of military mail to and from Europe. The very appreciative of the hot letter is signed by Maj. Gen. Kathryn G. Frost, executive director of meals. the Military Postal Service Agency. "I felt like a hero since I was Soldiers, as well as civilians employed by the military (including actually involved, helping, practi­ CIVMARS), can obtain a copy of the letter at Army post offices, con­ cally right in the middle of solidated mailrooms and battalion S-1 sections. They may enclose the things." letter in correspondence or payments to their creditors. AB Joseph Lee said shaking Mail services to Europe already were sharply curtailed following USNS Comfort hands with New York Mayor the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Services further were Rudy Giuliani when he boarded disrupted after the anthrax incidents. the ship provided a highlight. U.S. military officials caution that the letter itself does not auto­ In NY Relief "It was good to take part in the matically exempt personnel from the late fees. That, they say, is the relief effort," said Lee. "All of the decision of the creditor. Rather, the letter explains to creditors that the • Ordered to activate Sept. 11. Ready to sail less than 24 hours people were glad to see us. You late payment is the result of delays in military mail, and asks the cred­ later. could tell the ship was a relief for itor to exempt the soldier or civilian from the fees. • Loaded supplies and personnel in Earle, N.J. Sept. 14. Arrived them." "The resumption of mail movement is very slow and in some cases NY Pier 92 same day. For Yeoman Storekeeper has not resumed," the letter says. "We know that this interruption of • From Sept. 15-30, served 17,000 meals to guests. Housed Robert Allen, part of the ROS mail movement has significantly delayed correspondence between you 2,300 overnight guests. crew before Sept. 11, arriving in and our military and civilian Department of Defense personnel." • Handled 561 guest sick-call visits and 500 mental-health con­ New York proved particularly sultations (among other services). poignant. Allen resides in • Processed 4,400 lbs. of laundry for guests. Norfolk, Va. but grew up in New Notice York City. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) and the National Oceanic vessel Data: .. Personally, whenever I make and Atmospheric Administration {NOAA) have announced the • Crewed by members of SIU Government Services Division that trip, I always stand outside approval of wage adjustments for crvitian mariners in their respective • Length: 894 feet (on deck) and look at the Statue fleets at the rate of 3.83 percent. • Beam: 105 feet, 9 inches of Liberty," Allen noted. "It was a Mariners should have seen the increase in their "leave and earn­ • Design draft: 32 feet, 9 inches sad experience. A lot of thoughts ing" statements in mid~October. The increase was effective July 1, • Full load displacement: 69,360 long tons run through your head-that it 2001 and is applicable to base wages and premium pay. MSC West • Speed: 17.5 knots can happen to anyone, anywhere Coast mariners started receiving their increase in August. • Total hospital bed capacity: 1 ,ODO at any time. It brought tears to my MSC and NOAA are working on payrolt procedures to make sure mariners receive their retroactive pay about eight weeks from the • Comprehensive surgical capability Continued on page 8 time they receive their initial increase.

4 Seafarers LOG llarembel' 2001 AFL-CIO Depts. State Case for Opening ANWR MTD, BCTD Urge Senate to Okay Energy Policy The AFL-CIO 's Maritime be safely explored and drilled by foreign sources. Within a decade Trades Department (MTD) along American workers. The oil will be without any changes, estimates with the Building and Con­ moved through U.S.-built pipe­ show that figure could grow to 70 struction Trades Department lines. It will be carried aboard percent. The BCTD and MTD (BCTD) last month called upon U.S.-flag tankers with American believe development of domestic the Senate to pass national energy crews. It will be refined and dis­ oil reserves is needed. Exploration policy legislation that includes the tributed in American facilities. of the 2,000 acres within 1.5 mil­ opening of the Arctic National And, American consumers will lion acres set aside in ANWR for Wildlife Refuge to environmental­ use it. On top of all this, American development as provided in the ly safe oil exploration and drilling. workers will staff, maintain and House of Representatives bill The departments pointed out service the production facilities in would permit access to one of the that in these uncertain economic Alaska. nation's largest domestic sources times, such a national energy poli­ "Thanks to improvements in of untapped oil. This would great­ cy which includes ANWR ex­ technology, today's workers will ly reduce America's dependence ploration would mean hundreds of be able to explore and drill for oil on foreign oil, thus helping to thousands of good-paying jobs for in a far more environmentally safe make the nation more secure. American workers. Estimates range fashion than when Prudhoe Bay "The Building and Construc­ between 250,000 and 750,000 was opened nearly 30 years ago. tion Trades Department, AFL-CIO During an Oct. 2 conference in Washington, D.C., SIU President jobs would be created, affecting The BCTD and MTD remain and the Maritime Trades Depart­ Michael Sacco (speaking), who also serves as president of the MTD, all parts of the country. The BCTD committed to protecting ANWR's ment, AFL-CIO jointly believe describes some of the potential benefits of opening ANWR for explo­ and MTD realize these new posi­ ecosystem and using the least developing ANWR can be done in ration and development. Also pictured are (first row, from left) Energy tions would be a tremendous boost invasive measures possible in its a way that adds good American Secretary Spencer Abraham, Teamsters Rep Jerry Hood, Interior for the American economy. development. jobs, protects the environment and Secretary Gale Norton, (second row, from left) MESA Secretary­ In a joint news release, the "Presently, about 58 percent of assists the growth of the American Treasurer Bob McFeeters, IUOE Pres. Frank Hanley, UA Pres. Martin departments stated, "ANWR can America's oil needs come from economy." Maddaloni and Laborers President Terence O'Sullivan.

would refuse to negotiate seriously with the United States In a related development, the AFL-CIO on Oct. 21 Labor Federation Warns because Congress could change any pact. launched a television ad campaign calling on members of "We strongly support stimulating the U.S. economy and Congress to vote "no" on the fast track legislation, saying it responding to the tragedies of Sept. 11, but fast track does will be divisive and a further drain on the faltering Of Fast-Track's Perils nothing to achieve either of these aims," Sweeney said fol­ American economy. In addition to the television spots, the AFL-CIO President John Sweeney early last month lowing the legislation's debut in the U.S. House of 13 million-member AFL-CIO has organized a grassroots urged the top officials of national and international unions Representatives. "Fast track was controversial prior to the campaign including tens of thousands of telephone calls to to mobilize in force to defeat "fast track" trade legislation recent tragedies, and it would not have passed in the members of Congress, en "e-activism" campaign, and making its way through Congress. Congress. member-to-member contact throughout the country. The Tagging the legislation as "completely inadequate," "Pursuing the Thomas fast track approach at this time ads are part of the AFL-CIO's continuing educational out­ Sweeney said that while the Bipartisan Trade Promotion will erode the sense of cooperation and spirit of bipartisan­ reach program to mobilize America's working families Authority Act of 2001 (H.R. 3005) mentions the words ship that we want to see our country and its leaders contin­ around issues central to their lives. "labor" and "environment," it falls well short of ensuring ue to take-not only on this issue, but on other issues as At press time for the Seafarers LOG, some lawmakers that any enforceable standards will be incorporated into well," the labor president said. were pushing for an immediate vote on the controversial future trade agreements. Further, Sweeney said, the bill fails Under fast track, the president negotiates trade agree­ legislation. The same type of legislation was defeated in to adequately address any of the key concerns that have been ments and sends them to Congress for approval, but Con­ 1997 and 1998 when groups pointed out that despite includ­ raised during the trade debate over the last several years. gress can only vote "yes" or "no" on the overall pacts with­ ing hundreds of pages of protections for business interests, Sponsored by Chairman of the House Ways and Means in a specified period. It can not amend them. the legislation did not include enforceable protections for Committee, Rep. William Thomas (R-Calif.), the legisla­ Meanwhile, the House Ways and Means Committee on workers rights and the environment. tion was referred to Congress Oct. 3 in the wake of the Oct. 10 approved the bill by a 26-13 vote. Undoubtedly, this The so-called North American Free Trade Agreement cpt. 11 tragedie i ew or , ashington and Penn- development has set the stage for an intense and potential­ (NAFTA) was pa sed under previous fast track negotiating sylvania. Supporters of the bill at that juncture said it was ly disruptive debate in the House. The same panel earlier authority, which expired in 1994. NAFTA has cost U.S. needed to help build and maintain the international coali­ rejected a fast track bill offered by Rep. Charles Rangel (D­ workers hundreds of thousands of jobs; in Mexico, wages tion against terrorism and to help stimulate our struggling NY), Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) and Rep Bob Matsui have actually fallen and poverty has increased; and the wages economy. Without fast track, they maintained, countries (D-Calif.) by a 26-12 vote. of Canadian workers have dropped below U.S. standards.

history, right up to the aftermath mariners who sail our merchant Continued from page 3 of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. vessels," he said. Support Given to RRF at 25 "A good first step would be Mariners helped evacuate sur­ He also noted the "effective expanding the Maritime Security vivors from Manhattan, an opera­ cooperation of industry, labor and Program," he continued. tion described by du Moulin and government" in helping drive the Left: Unlicensed appren· "Another would be opening the others as "another Dunkirk." RRF. "Of course, that cooperation tices from the Paul Hall Arctic National Wildlife Refuge "Like our respect for the rescue goes much further back" than just Center represented the (ANWR) for development, which workers, we must focus on the the past quarter-century. school during the obser­ will boost the American-flag vance. tanker fleet. We also must main­ tain the Jones Act and our cargo­ reservation laws. And we must do whatever it takes to eliminate Below: SIU members from unfair competition from flag-of­ cth~r ships and appren. convenience vessels, which have tices from the Paul Hall been called floating sweatshops." Center attended the festiv­ He added that in addition to ities. Pictured (from left) providing billets for mariners, the are SIU VP Contracts RRF "also helps keep commercial Augie Tellez, Chief Stew­ ard McKinley Jones Jr.. ship operators involved in the SIU Pres. Michael Sacco, 'fourth arm of defense.' It in­ ChiM St~ward James Kidd volves longshore workers who and Baltimore Port Agent load the vessels, and shipyard Dennis Metz. workers who repair them. In short, The SIU-crewed Cape Wrath, based in Baltimore, hosted ceremonies 1 the RRF is a winner." commemorating the RRF's 25 h anniversary. Pictured below are some Brown called for "our nation's of those in attendance. maritime programs, policies, tax and regulatory frameworks to be adapted to today's shipping envi­ ronment. To successfully accom­ plish this, maritime labor, man­ agement and the government must come together to s-upport innova­ tive poli~ies and programs that will increase the pool of trained, loyal, active American mariners and that will keep and attract mer­ chant vessels to the United States flag." The final speaker, du Moulin, described the merchant marine's important role throughout U.S. NaJ1emller 2001 Seafarers LOS 5 ...------,...... _..-.....,. ______------

SEATO Triennial Convention ldentif ies Organizing, Political Action as Priorities During their second triennial a 50 percent membership growth attractive rates on various goods convention, held Oct. 15 in Piney in the past three years is a great and services. The Union Point, Md., members of the SIU­ beginning, there is more to be Privilege programs serve as a affiliated Seafarers Entertain­ done to expand and grow. good example of how there is ment & Allied Trades Union Continuing to diversify ts one strength in numbers. Included in (SEATU) met to discuss their way to keep the union strong, the offerings are low-interest plans and goals for the next according to Sacco. credit cards, free and discounted three years, chief among them, One point he stressed to the legal services, a scholarship pro­ organizing new members. delegates was that SEATU enjoys gram, student loans, and more. SIU President Michael Sacco the solid backing of the SIU. Its James Hanson, safety director Michael Gale, boat delegate from SEATU Delegate John Benjamin (who also serves as president of affiliation with the Seafarers at the Paul Hall Center for Sioux City, Iowa, presented the read the report from the auditing committee to the officials and del­ SEATU) welcomed the delegates International Union gives Maritime Training and Education reports of the credentials and res­ olutions committees. egates at the convention. and noted how far the union has SEATU members many benefits; (which hosted the convention), come since its inception six years chief among them are enhanced talked about the training avail­ ago. political strength, training oppor­ able to SEATU members both at "When this union gained its tunities and wide-ranging mar­ the school and at on-site loca­ charter in November 1995," he itime job opportunities for tions aboard the gaming vessels. stated, "we represented the crew SEATU members. In the past year, he stated, he and of one small vessel in Alton, Ill. Valerie Lilja, Union Privilege other instructors from the school By the time of our first conven­ representative, informed those have held training sessions on tion, in 1998, we were up to assembled about the cost-saving everything from basic and 2,000 members. Today, 3,000 programs offered by her organi­ advanced fire fighting to general members are covered by SEATU zation, which was established by safety and first aid awareness to contracts." the AFL-CIO to offer union newer classes on ergonomics and He noted that while achieving members and their families bloodborne pathogens. He said he and his staff are working on their schedule for the next year Left: James Hanson, safety and plan to start with two trips The report from the convention Valerie Lilja, Union Privilege rep­ director at the Paul per year on each gaming vessel arrangements committee was resentative, informed convention Hall Center, talked beginning in March. read by Lawrenceburg delegate participants of cost-savings pro­ about safety train­ In addition to the safety and Justena Duvall. grams available to them. ing available to health programs, job-specific SEATU members. training courses were held on-site country's labor laws and how to JOlll a union. She spoke in for shop stewards and delegates they affect the labor movement. favor of a new immigration sys­ Below: Following and have proven very valuable She noted that immigrants have tem-one that works, is fair and the triennial meet­ for members who are taking a played a vital role in making protects the American worker. ing, SEATU dele­ more active leadership at work America as strong as it is today, In addition to the push for gates and officials through their union. but that many of these hard work­ increased organizing efforts, offi­ posed for a group Leslie Tarantola, SEATU gen­ ers are undocumented and are photo. cials and delegates also agreed eral counsel, spoke about this afraid to openly and actively seek that SEATU's involvement in political activities is crucial to its continued existence. Issues such as ergonomics, fair trade, health care, cial ecurity, p itical action and support for maritime are among the union's priorities. Prior to adjournment of the convention, delegates reelected Michael Sacco as president, David Heindel as executive vice president/secretary-treasurer, and Augustin Tellez and Thomas Orzechowski as vice presidents. They were elected to three-year terms.

following four U.S. seafaring and this is a very strong feeling. and other maritime trades work­ Unions tram Here and Abroad unions: SIU; American Maritime Therefore it is impossible to ers in 15 Latin American nations. Officers (AMO); International accept that Trico will expand in At the conference, the Latin Vow Support for Triaa Mariners Organization of Masters, Mates Brazil when it will not recognize American union representatives Representatives of Brazilian Gulf of Mexico fleet and negoti­ & Pilots (MM&P); and Marine the rights of their North American adopted unanimously a resolution maritime and petroleum worker ates in good faith a collective bar­ Engineers' Beneficial Association mariners to be in a union .... One to "support OMU and the unions artd U.S. sea.faring unions gaining agreement providing (MEBA). of our basic trade union princi­ Bilateral Solidarity Pact by taking put into effect a bilateral solidari­ these workers all the protections "For over a year, Trico ples is solidarity and we in Brazil steps to persuade Trico Marine to ty pact last month in Rio de of union representation." mariners have sought a union. will do everything possible to end its campaign of intimidation, Janeiro pledging international Trico Marine operates a fleet Trico has responded by firing assist the workers of Trico in the including any and all steps sanc­ cooperation to promote fairness, of nearly 100 vessels worldwide. union supporters, blocking union United States." tioned by applicable law which justice and a voice at work for The company's primary markets representatives from visiting The agreement was signed would have the effect of limiting mariners working on U.S.-flag are the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the ships ... and finding all manner of during a meeting of the Inter­ Trico's ability to expand its oper­ vessels of Trico Marine Services, North Sea and Brazil. Mariners in ways to prevent their mariners national Transport Workers' ations anywhere in Latin Inc. In addition, maritime unions the North Sea and Brazil enjoy from being able to communicate Federation (ITF) for Latin Ameri­ America, until such time as Trico throughout Latin America the protection of a union contract. with our unions," Heindel said. can affiliates. The conference Marine recognizes the rights of pledged to work in concert to Four U.S. maritime unions "Further, Trico has run a strong brought together trade union offi­ its employees to organize and legally convince Trico to cease its formed the Offshore Mariners campaign of harassment, intimi­ cials from close to 40 unions rep­ bargain collectively through the anti-union campaign and allow its United (OMU) to assist U.S. dation, interrogation and pressure resenting dock workers, seafarers representatives of their choice." mariners in the Gulf of Mexico to mariners in their struggle for dig­ to scare mariners away from their have a union. nity and respect. Trico Marine aim of having a union." First announced in the United operates approximately 15 ves­ States on Aug. 22, 2001, the soli­ sels in the Brazilian offshore mar­ "We live in a globalized darity pact states, "The Brazilian ket. Most of the vessels are under world," said Severino Filho, pres­ SIU Secretary­ and U.S. unions call peacefully contract with Petrobras. ident of the Brazilian Con­ Treasurer David Heindel signed the soli­ and lawfully on the customers of "Trico operates in Brazil with federation of Maritime and Aviation Transport Workers, darity pact on behalf of Trico not to engage in any further union crews. Trico operates in the four U.S. seafaring contracts with Trico from this day North Sea with union crews. But Fishermen and Port Workers, unions during a recent forward until Trico ceases its Trico refuses to allow its crews in which represents more than 200 meeting in Rio de anti-union activilies and. upon the Gulf of Mexico to have a unions with a combined member­ Janeiro. demonstration of majority sup­ union," David Heindel, secretary­ ship of 1,000,000. "We accept port, recognizes the OMU as the treasurer of the SIU, said in Rio at that companies will operate freely Union representing mariners the pact's announcement. Heindel all over the world. But we believe working on the company's U.S. signed the accord on behalf of the in the rights of workers as well 6 Seafarers LOG November 2001 ple and had a lot of ups and downs," Perry continued. "And I 13 Bosuns Attain Recertification now see what President Sacco means about [the importance of] upgrading. I thank everyone for Seafarers Like What They See in SIU, School the help you have given me. I could not have done it without Thirteen of the SIU's newest your assistance." recertified bosuns addressed their Peterson resides in St. Louis, brothers and sisters and accepted the same location in which he completion-of-training certifi­ joined the SIU in 1987. "Bosun cates Oct. 8 during the member­ recertification is the pinnacle of ship meeting at the Paul Hall my sailing career," he said, "and I Center for Maritime Training and thank the SIU for helping me get Education in Piney Point, Md. there." Finishing the four-week class, For those in the audience who considered the top curriculum had never gone to sea, but look available for deck department forward to it, Peterson said, Seafarers, were Tom Arriola, "When you go out to a ship, you John Baker, William Bratton, may meet all kinds of people .... Herbert Charles, Emanuel Stay focused and keep going," he Gazzier, William Henderson, said. "Take pride in what you do, John Nichols, Ron Paradise, take pride in the SIU and take Eric Perez, George Perry, advantage of upgrading opportu­ Henry Peterson, Fadel Saleh nities every time they present and Thor Young. themselves." In addition to their hands-on Saleh, whose home port is exercises and classroom work at Tacoma, joined the SIU m the Paul Hall Center, the recerti­ Seattle. fied bosuns met at the union's Being selected for the recerti­ headquarters building in Camp Thirteen bosuns completed recertification training Oct. 8 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and fication class was the greatest Springs, Md. with representatives Education in Piney Point, Md. Shortly after graduating, they joined SIU VP Contracts Augie Tellez (front row, thing that ever happened to him, from all departments. Through third from left), SIU Asst. VP Contracts George Tricker (front row, far right) and SIU Plans Administrator Lou Saleh said. "I have been sailing discussions with them about the Delma (second row, far left) for this photo. Pictured are (in alphabetical order) Tom Arriola, John Baker, since 1975 and it has always been health and benefits plans, con­ William Bratton, Herbert Charles, Emanuel Gazzier, William Henderson, John Nichols, Ron Paradise, Eric the union that has provided me tract negotiation and enforce­ Perez, George Perry, Henry Peterson, Fadel Saleh and Thor Young. with employment opportunities ment, and the Seafarers LOG, the through their hard work in the deck department upgraders assessment of the valuable train­ He told the apprentices that nities are out there and they are political arena," he said. "I want enhanced their understanding of ing they underwent and collective continuous upgrading is the key yours for the taking." to personally thank President the many facets that must come words of encouragement they to a successful SIU career. Perez sails out of San Juan, Sacco and the union leadership together to make the union offered to fellow Seafarers. "Everyone should take full P.R. and joined the SIU in the for all of their efforts, and the strong. He used his time at the podi­ advantage of the training and same port in 1988. Attending the members who have stood ready Besides making complimenta­ um, however, to reflect on the skills that are being offered here," bosun recertification class was to answer the call by their show ry remarks during the meeting tragic events of Sept. 11 and how he said. his third trip to Piney Point for of unity in political action. We about the instruction they they affected his class as a whole. Nichols' home port is upgrading. can all be thankful for the bright received and the training center's In short, he said the events were Houston. He joined SIU there in "To all my brothers and sis­ future we will enjoy as a result of staff and facilities, the bosuns crimes against all humanity, and 1990 and has upgraded at Piney ters, I just want to say thanks," he our being able to upgrade here at collectively lauded the SIU lead­ he labeled the perpetrators as Point three times. said. "I'm real proud to get recer­ Piney Point." ership and offered words of insane, malicious and cowardly. Besides being pleased with the tified. And I realize that it was Young also calls Norfolk his ncouragement to the audience's Charles, one of the two recer­ bosun recertification course and because of you that this was pos­ home port. This marked his sec­ unlicensed apprentices and tified bosuns who sails from all it taught him, Nichols was sible for me." ond trip to Piney Point for lfti~ll&s. vii"Trr~')? 11r r,. , , ) acksonville, became a Seafarer impressed with oth the union Perez, like many of his class­ upgrading since joining the SIU Arriola sails from the port of in 1987. He has upgraded once officials and school staff. mates, also was pleased to in 1987. Houston and has been going to before at Piney Point. "I can't say enough about how become better informed about the "I'm very proud to be here.'' sea for more than 30 years. He "I'd like to thank everyone knowledgeable and dedicated the union's contracting process and he said. "I want to say thanks to challenged the trainees to be pro­ involved in the bosun recertifica­ leadership and staff are," he said. what it takes to maintain and the leadership and all my instruc­ fessional in all their dealings and tion program," he offered. "Your "They taught me a lot, especially improve Seafarers' benefits. He tors. I learned about many things to always put safety first. collective efforts have made it a about union history, contracts and encouraged apprentices to seize that go on behind the scenes that "Strive to be professional at all great success." the working relationships be­ the training opportunities avail­ I never knew about, especially times.'' he said. "You can never Charles told the apprentices tween the Military Sealift able at the school and noted that our officials are really head­ go wrong by respecting others. I the SIU has the only school of its Command and shipping compa­ "upgrading gives you better skills strong about us keeping our jobs also ask you to be safety-con­ kind for mariners in the world nies." to be more professional and pro­ -that's their number one priority scious on the job; be especially and that it affords great chances Nichols said he thoroughly ductive on your job." and I very pleased about that," alert while docking." to develop skills. enjoyed being at Piney Point Perry joined the SIU in Young asserted. After thanking the union offi­ "The opportunities here are again. "My wife and I, as well as Norfolk and currently sails out of Young had a special message cials and membership for his tops," he said. "I urge you to con­ my children, have always Jacksonville. The class marked for the apprentices. "Treat this opportimity to attend bosun recer­ tinue taking advantage of them to enjoyed coming here," he said. his second upgrading trip. union, your career, and the ship­ tifaation training. Arriola offered develop and refine your skills." "The atmosphere is relaxed and "This [bosun recertification ping life with the utmost respect the trainees one final piece of Gazzier currently sails out of very conducive to learning. In training] is an achievement that I and professionalism," he said. advice: "Keep gossip and rumors Mobile, Ala. This upgrading trip addition, there are many extracur­ have worked very hard for over "Know your union history, where to a minimum. There's no room to Piney Point was his fourth ricular activities and historical the years," he told those in atten­ we came from and where you are for either of them in our profos& since joining the SIU in 1979. sites nearby." dance. "I started with the SIU in going. There are a lot of guys out sion." Gazzier last attended the school Paradise is the third class 1983 and today I'm getting recer­ there-and in here-who went to Baker claims several home in March for STCW training. member who ships out of tified. bat for us, and you ought to know ports, having regularly sailed out "This union offers everyone Norfolk. He joined the SIU in "I've sailed with a lot of peo- that and never forget it." of Los Angeles, Tacoma, Wash., the opportunity to make higher 1975 in Piney Point and since Hawaii, Piney Point and Jack­ pay and secure better benefits," then has upgraded six times at the sonville, Fla. No stranger to he said, "and I would like to say school. Piney Point, Baker has upgraded thanks to everyone who made all "I'm proud to be in this union six times since starting his SIU of these things possible. God and glad to have met so many career in 1982. Bless America and the SIU." good friends over the years," "T want to say thanks to all To the apprentices, Gazzier Paradise said. "I'd like to thank Seafarers who made it possible said that the school provides a the staff and all the good people I for me to stand up here today. great opportunity to receive valu­ have met here this time and those This thanks is not just to the able training. "Take advantage of I am going to meet when I come bosun selection committee," he it now," he said. back." said, "but also to those who built Henderson is the second mem­ He said he learned a great deal this union and this school." ber of the class who sails from the about the political ramifications Baker urged apprentices and port of Norfolk, the location at associated with the workings of upgraders to continue taking which he joined the SIU. the union. "I was very impressed advantage of all training opportu­ "I'd just like to thank the SIU with the talks we had with the nities available to them. "You as leadership and port officials in union leadership about contracts Senfo.rcr~ will continue lo build Norfolk for lhe opportunity they nnd the nmount of effort it takes this union and this school," he have provided me to be here," to sustain our medical plans, said. Henderson said. "I really enjoyed vacation plans, pay and so on." Bratton hails from the port of the training because I learned a To the apprentices, Paradise Norfolk, Va. and joined the SIU great deal about how the union advised, "Keep upgrading your The bosuns took part in all aspects of firefighting during their recertifi­ in 1990 in Houston. He joined his works ... everything from con­ skills because you can do any­ cation training. Above, class members battle a blaze at the Joseph classmates in their common tracts to our pension." thing you want to ... the opportu- Sacco Fire Fighting School.

November 2001 Seafarers LOG 7 Seafarer Slater Featured Coast Guard Port Security at 'AH-Time High' The U.S. Coast Guard last month reported that it has sels, at the discretion of the local captains of the port. implemented "an unprecedented number of maritime • The escort of cruise ships and certain U.S. naval In AFL-CIO Magazine safety and security measures." ships in and out of a number of U.S. ports. "We continue to be at a heightened state of alert and • Joint interagency boardings and maritime security SIU member Kirk Slater, a captain for NY Waterway passenger awareness," said Lt. Cmdr. Brendan McPherson, a operations with local, state and federal law enforcement ferries, is featured in the October issue of the AFL-CIO magazine spokesman with the Coast Guard's Atlantic Area head­ agencies. America@work. Slater is profiled on page 17 of the publication, which quarters in Portsmouth, Va. As an example of the heightened security, the Coast features extensive coverage of union members involved in rescue and The agency stated that among the most recent safe­ Guard reported that in a typical 24-hour period last relief operations stemming from the attacks of Sept. 11. guards put in place to maintain port safety and security in month, the agency conducted more than 340 maritime Seafarers aboard NW Waterway boats transported more than more than 360 ports, along 95,000 miles of U.S. shoreline security patrols, conducted 52 vessel escorts and com­ 158,000 people from Manhattan during the first 13 hours following the are: pleted 30 air surveillance patrols within the Atlantic attacks. A few of the boats operated long past midnight, providing help • 94 security zones, an all-time high, have been region, an area covering 40 states east of the Rockies. for emergency crews. (For more detailed coverage, see page 3 of the established nationwide. Other regulations and security measures implemented October issue of the Seafarers LOG, or visit the LOG section of •Most commercial vessels bound for U.S. ports are since the Sept. 11 attacks include: Naval vessel protection www.seafarers.org.) required to provide 96-hour advance notice of arrival ·zones that provide a 500-yard security zone around U.S. Slater told the federation's magazine that he and other mariners information to the Coast Guard's new National Vessel naval vessels; Authority to control the anchorage and aboard the ferries lately have been keeping an eye out for their regular Movement Center. Reporting to the center will streamline movement of any vessel in US. waters; and Recalled customers. "You get to know people by their faces. They take the same the notification process while the longer advance notice more than 2,700 reservists to active duty, and approxi­ will allow the Coast Guard and other U.S. law enforce­ mately 28,000 Coast Guard volunteers are helping out in boat every day. I can't help but wonder about the people I took over ment agencies more time to review the information. non-law enforcement roles, thereby freeing up Coast there that morning, how many were in those buildings. We're all look­ • Armed Coast Guard boardings of commercial ves- Guard personnel for those duties. ing for familiar faces," he said. Charleston 5 Head to Trial this Month After Release from House Arrest Five union dockworkers, On Jan. 20, 2000, about 150 to riot, which are felonies, and known as the Charleston 5, have members of the AFL-CIO took over the prosecution of the been released from more than a International Longshoreman's Charleston 5. Although a year-and-a-half of house arrest. Association locals 1422 and 1771 Charleston judge dismissed these In early October, South in Charleston, S.C. assembled for charges for lack of evidence in Carolina Attorney General a legal informational picket to preliminary hearing, Condon Charlie Condon removed himself protest the use of a non-union secured felony indictments from the case against the crew to unload a Danish freighter. against the men from a secret Charleston 5 after attorneys for The dockworkers were attacked grand jury. the dockworkers demanded that by 600 police officers in riot gear. While they were under the cur­ he be disqualified for gross mis­ That night, eight dockworkers few, the dockworkers were pro­ conduct. The case was transferred were arrested and charged with hibited from leaving their homes to a local prosecutor, Walter M. misdemeanors, mainly trespass­ between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless Bailey Jr., solicitor of the First ing, by Charleston municipal they were working or at a union meeting. Travel restrictions pro­ Judicial Circuit, near Charleston. police and prosecutors. State Attorney General Condon, an hibit them from leaving the state. The removal of Condon from the announced candidate for gover­ The Charleston 5 are still case cleared the way for lifting nor, intervened and raised the scheduled to go on trial the week the curfew. On Oct. 15, with charges to rioting and conspiracy of November 12. Bailey's consent, Judge Vic Rawl Seafarer Kirk Slater is profiled in signed the order releasing the .. U)e,f\FL-CIO magazine America@work. men.

Continued from page 4 calm, determined performance. "The officers did a great job, and Seafarer-Tumed-Artist eyes. to be honest. The first thing the crew really jelled," he said. you want is payback. Then, you "We weren't worried at all. think of the families, and you're Whenever there's a crisis and you Credits School, Union just glad you're able to help." work for MSC, that's where you Allen credited the crew with a go." For SoHd Foundation Whether an individual Sea­ farer makes a career of the sea or utilizes the merchant marine as a springboard to a new vocation, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Ed1,1cation stai1ds rtady to help students increase their knowl­ edge while boosting their earn­ ing potential. Left: Former Seafarer James B. Despite that basic tenet, for­ Carter says the union "straight­ mer Seafarer James B. Carter ened me out and took care of made an atypical move when he me." A sample of his artwork (an left the industry_ Carter is one of 18 KT gold and sterling silver very few students from the Piney brooch) is pictured above. Point. Md. facility to swikh from sailing to earning a living as an artist. "Another thing the union did, Carter graduated from the it gave me so many opportunities Paul Hall Center's entry training sors to Carter's biggest step-­ to see the world_ Russia, Egypt, program in 1978. He sailed for becoming a self-employed, pop­ West Africa .. .. Plus, I picked up five years, starting in the engine ular and profitable artist. He is a a lot of self-discipline_" department before switching to "studio goldsmith/ ' specializing Adams said that Carter's the deck and upgrading to AB. in cloisonne enamel technique. success in disparate fields did­ But along the way, he had "Most of my customers are n't surprise him because "the stumbled on another trade that collectors who collect this type basis of what we teach is intrigued him_ Working with Bud of work," he explained_ "It's cre­ abstract thinking and problem­ Adams, who heads up the ativity on demand_" solving, and those are things school's arts and crafts depart­ Carter, who lives in Florida, you utiliz~ in many different ment. Carter developed his pre­ credits the Paul Halt Center and occupations." viously untapped talent. He the SIU with helping him For his part, Carter never will made all kinds of jewelry and become more responsible and forget his days as a Seafarer. "I also continued his education, focused. "The union straightened really enjoyed the time," he said. eventually earning multiple art me out and took care of me, and "When I had the chance to go to degrees. Additionally, he taught I know it has helped others," he Piney Point in 1978, J just said, classes at the University of West recalled_"I didn't have two nick­ 'Thank God.' I sailed a lot dur­ Steward Utilities Gerald Filkins, Jr. Florida. els to rub together when I went ing my time with the union, and Steward Rudy Victa prepares (left) and Gardner Powell put away Those activities were precur- to the school .... it was great" lunch for the ROS crew. stores. 8 Seafarers LOG November 2001 At the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, plenty of upgrading opportunities are available for steward department members. The school, located in Piney Point, Md. , offers courses in galley operations, advanced galley operations, and certified chief cook/chief steward, among others. The classes are structured so that students may complete certain components or modules in any order, which allows for flexibility in scheduling. Upgrading is an essential part of any Seafarer's career. It helps students stay on top of the latest trends and technology in the maritime industry, and it helps boost individual earning power, too. For more information about the school and upcoming courses, turn to page 21, visit www.seafar­ ers.org/phc/index.html, or call the school at (301) 994-0010.

Post-meal cleanup is part of the day's work for Unlicensed Apprentice Abdul Ali.

Cook/Baker Cleto Lingong displays some of his doughy creations, includ· ing a culinary tribute to the Statue of Liberty.

ABOVE: Upgrader Elston Yu keeps a close eye on his work.

LEFT: Robert Johnson gets into the Halloween spirit.

HOLD THE ANCHOVIES? Christopher Deluca slices a tray of delicious pizza.

Nor1ember 2001 Seafarers LOG 9 ------

Ret11111ing to Sea by Walter Karlak

In the September 2001 issue the ship in Brooklyn (at 59th have been. (advance on salary) or at payoff. ing of the turbines, I knew we of the Seafarers LOG, Walter Street) and reported to the chief After a few days, we sailed This continued the entire trip were on our way to Karachi, Karlak wrote about catching his engineer. Two wipers showed me for Naples, Italy. while at sea. But when in port, Pakistan. It was music to my first ship in 1951, the SS Greeley to my bunk (there were three No sooner had we left the no one thought about cards any­ ears because it meant we'd get a Victory, which was headed to the wipers in one room with double States than we three wipers were more. nice sea breeze instead of the Persian Gulf. What follows is a bunkbeds). First, I made it a ordered to paint the entire engine When we arrived in Naples, I hot, dry weather that the canal continuation of his learning habit of knowing where my fire room. The first engineer had a went ashore to take pictures. I offered. experiences aboard ship and of and lifeboat station was so I recall a medieval fort and was Work involved painting, his seafaring adventures . would know where to go awed by how old it was and painting, painting all the way. and what to do when ~;=::;:::::::::::~ the fact that it was still Before we reached Karachi, we fter many weeks on the the monthly standing after all the stopped at Aden for bunkers beach, it was time to ship drills fighting it had (fuel oil). And then, after hitting A out again. Besides, my occurred. I been a part of. all the Persian Gulf ports, we friends were already tired of my then set Here I was, a headed back for the States, with sea stories out kid from only port holes and wall fans to Each day, I would be at the doing Brooklyn, cool us off. Beaver Street hall before 9 a.m. my seeing While in the Gulf, some of and would leave at 4:30 or 5 routine what I'd the suppers were held on deck. p.m., thinking possibly I could work read about The steward department really get a pierhead jump (meaning a in the in history did a wonderful job. One engi­ member gets off a ship at the last engine books, all neer said it was so hot, he could minute). depart­ because the fry an egg on deck. Sure enough, As I rode the subway to the ment, SIU accepted in one Gulf port, the eggs were hall, I continually thought about assisting me as a mem­ sizzling. how lucky I was to be a Seafarer. the engineers ber. Three weeks later we paid off Once aboard a ship, there's no in whatever they After unloading in New Jersey. Shipping was ter­ hurrying to get to work, no pay­ were doing. I liked Army cargo and contain­ rific because of the Korean con­ ing for rent or meals, and I got to learning how to use all ers of household goods for flict, so I thought I'd make visit many places I otherwise the tools and taking broken American service personnel, we another trip. would never have seen- and get machinery apart and putting it specific color code for each sys­ left Naples and headed for a The first assistant engineer paid. And at the hall, I was back together in working condi­ tem. Yellow was for lube oil, red small port in Turkey. I and a few had me take fuel oil soundings among veteran seamen, includ­ tion. was for hot water and the steam crew members took a long train with a reel as the ship was taking ing some who sailed in World After loading tanks, trucks lines were aluminum. Even the ride to Istanbul. It wasn't too bad on fuel. I would drop the weight War IL I felt I was among the and other military cargo, we left water cooler was painted-pink. a trip. One of the train's crew into a hold and measure how best- and was proud of it. for Leonardo, N.J. There was a It wasn't too bad when we start­ borrowed a guitar from a passen­ deep it went in. I did it many As each job was called, I'd very long pier there, loaded with ed, but once we passed through ger, and he sang and played times and the rod went down throw in my shipping card. only ammunition. Marine Guards the Suez Canal, it was hot, hot, western songs. He was actually easily. But then one time it hap­ to be beaten by full book mem­ made sure no one smoked to and hot, and in the Persian Gulf, it pretty good. After the weekend pened-I could feel something bers-which is the way it should from the ship, and all lighters was even hotter. in Istanbul, we returned to the went wrong. I reeled in the be. and matches were put in a box The bilges had to be cleaned ship and set sail for Port Said, weight. When it cleared the Day after day I threw in for before leaving the ship and out before we painted them, Egypt. opening, oil came bubbling out. I jobs as a wiper. And then I final­ returned when reboarding. which meant crawling over and It was a short trip to the long tried to recap it. The oil was ly got one, aboard the North When I later thought about it, under hot pipes. breakwater, where we dropped warm and thin at first. Then it Platte Victory. It was going­ I realized that credit was seldom This period at sea was also the hook and waited for more thickened. By that time the side where else-but the Persian given to the longshoremen who the time when the playing cards ships to form a convoy before of the ship as well as the Army Gulf. loaded the ships. They worked came out. I was introduced to entering the canal. As usual, no trucks and part of the dock had I packed my gear and was very hard in the holds, securing games I had never heard of. sooner had the anchor been been coated in it. ready to go. At that time~ there the heavy cargo, piece by piece. Even the officers played. There dropped, than the bumboats No doubt you figured out I were 32 to 40 crew members, Just think what would have hap­ must have been three or four pulled up alongside to sell their didn't make the next trip. But it and we had to wait in a long line pened if they didn't know their games going at one time in the wares. An OS named Pete, who was all a great learning experi­ until our tum to sign the articles jobs-tanks might break loose in crew messhall. One guy would was making his first trip, bought ence. And every time I returned (an agreement to sail aboard the bad weather, most likely going record the losses of each player, a bottle of "whiskey," which from a foreign port, it didn't take ship and return with it). through the ship's side. No and the winner would be paid turned out to be anything but. much for me to remember what With gear in hand, I boarded te1ling what the results might whenever there was a draw Once I heard the high whin- a great country we live in.

Everyone Performs Aboard the Performance Right: GSU Ali Abdulla always has a smile for everyone aboard the U.S. Ship Management Co. vessel.

Left: Taking a break prior to docking the Performance in Malta are Chief Electrician Rex Bolin and QMED Sammy Montana.

Performance crew members thanked Chief Cook Richard Hick5 for the great food he and his department prepared and served At the gangway in Algeciras, Spain are AB Sherman AB Tim O'Brien (left) and AB Bennie Spencer wait at the gang­ during the voyage. Hudson (left) and Bosun J.R. Wilson. way of the ship before disembarking in Algeciras, Spain.

10 Seafarers LOG November 2001 sage from Cavite that Pearl Harbor had up and down in this vicinity and pointed been attacked. The show was on. out that few of them when once high and The vessel was in ballast without a dry in these waters were ever floated. My Memo Retlects pound of cargo in her. We were in hostile plan, to which they all agreed, was to run waters, surrounded on all sides by for the beach and send the ship up as high Japanese-held territory or Japan proper. as possible at full speed, hoping to The vessel was completely outfitted for accomplish this before any further ships the carriage of troops and if she fell into made their appearance. We had nothing to Japanese hands, could have been loaded worry about as far as the Nagasaki Maru Merdumt Crew's and used for that purpose within a matter was concerned (other than her following of hours against our forces in the Far us) as she was unarmed. We started in the East. I was bound and determined to use direction of Shaweishan as this was the every means in my power to prevent this. nearest land and as we approached it I What to do? I have given some thought conceived the idea of sending the ship to the matter after leaving Manila. The over the edge of it and ripping her bottom Bravery first and obvious thing of course was to out completely. If we could achieve this, try and escape with the ship. Even though the vessel would go down completely and this might prove to be a hopeless move, most surely be a total loss. We had provi­ Captain Recalls Efforts to Scuttle Ship, we turned off immediately to the south­ sioned all the lifeboats and had them west hoping by some miracle we might swung out and the crew standing by for Rather than Allow Capture by Enemy work our way out through the islands any emergency that might arise. south of Van Dieman Strait, make for the As we approached the island we sight­ extreme north Pacific and eventually back ed a Japanese destroyer making toward us Editors note: The following text, for­ room in Manila. The Japanese most cer­ to some Pacific Coast port. After inform­ under forced draft and the plane again warded to the Seafarers LOG from retired tainly knew where we were going and for ing the officers and crew as to what had returned overhead. He did not open fire or West Coast VP George McCartney, is what reason, or else I have formed a great happened, we started to paint out the drop his bombs-the reason, I learned from an undated memo written by the late misconception of their intelligence during stack and superstructure hoping to get on later, they wanted the ship intact. The Orel Pierson, master of the SS President the years I have been in contact with as much grey paint as possible before we Captain of the destroyer also informed me Harrison at the dawn ofAmericas in­ them. In fact, I was later informed by the met up with any Japanese craft. that his orders were that if we did not sur­ volvement in World War II. It tells the Captain of a Japanese destroyer that "they Being able to make about fifteen-and­ render to open fire and sink us so the loss gripping tale of how the crew-caught in knew all about our movements." one-half knots, we had not made many of the Harrison was inevitable, and at the Far East as Pearl Harbor fell under All American ships bound for Chinese miles when daylight came and with it a best all we could hope to do was to create ports had been ordered to Manila, and to attack-tried to scuttle the ship so it Japanese plane with her bomb racks full. as much damage as possible. wouldn't be captured. A much more de­ my certain knowledge all British ships in She signaled us to stop with a burst of It became a race as to whether we tailed account of the President Harrison s North China waters as early as December machinegun fire and then after circling us could make the island before the destroy­ saga is told in the book "Captives of 2"d had been ordered to proceed at full flew off towards another ship that was er could intercept us. The Nagasaki Maru Shanghai,,, published in 1989. speed to Singapore. coming up on the horizon. This ship had by now turned off as we were getting Proceeding north from Manila, we turned out to be the Nagasaki Maru, a fast into shoal water and the destroyer was AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES again noted heavy Japanese shipping twenty-two knot mail boat on the Japan­ approaching. Five minutes before we INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM moving to the south. On the night of struck, we ordered the engineers out of 1 China run. Apparently, he had been told TO: Operating Manager - December 6 \ just after dark, we were to tail us and keep us under surveillance the engine room, leaving the plant wide American President Lines approached by some sort of a craft which while he reported our whereabouts to the open. They had agreed to stay on the job FROM: Master (Ex.)- SS President flashed, "stop!" We stopped but as this naval authorities in Shanghai. I knew this until the very last minute if I would give Harrison craft did not come alongside and we were ship well and realized the futility of trying them time enough to get out before we SUBJECT; Loss of Harrison, December 8, an American ship proceeding upon a to escape from her. We were in no way crashed. The co-operation of Mr. J.C. 1941 peaceful mission, l decided to ignore him afraid of her and as soon as we recog­ Smith, Chief Engineer, and his engineers This report is necessarily vague as to entirely and proceed upon our way. As we nized her we got under way, but try as we and men made this possible. exact time and dates as I do not have at were faster than this craft we soon out­ would, could not lose her. As often as we Shortly after 1 p.m. and making around hand any data from which I might extract distanced him. Long afterwards while in a changed course, she did the same and sixteen knots, we struck the edge of the same. camp in Japan, I learned that this was a stayed on our heels. I thought at one time island in the vicinity of Number One Some time late in November 1941 we small Japanese Naval craft who had of ramming her, but she was smart Hatch on the port side. Being thoroughly arrived at Manila P.I. from the Pacific stopped the SS Elsie Moeller just before enough to keep well clear of us while still familiar with the construction of these Coast via Honolulu, Suva and the Torres dark and then seeing us coming up on the keeping guard over us. ships and their sturdiness I knew it would Straits. Here we were informed that we horizon had left the "Elsie" and proceed­ Now the problem arose what to do be useless to take the ship in head on. She would proceed to Hong Kong whhout dis­ ed in our direction. The Captain of the next. l called all my officers together and would only have banged up her bow and charging cargo and outfit as a transport Elsiit had left Chingwangtao with a load explained the situation. I pointed out that, most likely backed off and still floated. and proceed to Shanghai to aid in evacu­ of coal for Shanghai but had been ordered as I thought then and still think, with a Several accidents in the past have proved ating the U.S. Fourth Marines to the to make all speed for Singapore instead. vessel in a ballast condition and the sys­ this on vessels of this type. The island is Philippines. Aided in this operation by the He had been told we were bound there tem of bilge lines and drains, we would rounded and steep on the side we SS President Madison we removed rhe and that no doubt he would meet up with never get enough water into the ship to approached it from. She rode along the Marines and all their equipment and land­ us somewhere along the way. Being a scuttle her in the limited time we would edge of the island for a considerable dis­ ed them at Olongapo. On December 3"1, China coast skipper and knowing our have available. Most of the tanks we tance, then heeled away over to starboard we made a rendezvous off the north end ships he recognized us. could not flood throughout the ship would and rolled off It turned out later we had of Formosa with four U.S. submarines, About 2:30 a.m. on the morning of give her enough buoyancy to keep her ripped a hole in her 90 feet long but, and with machine guns mounted ready for December 7'\ we passed the North afloat, and it would be a simple matter to unfortunately, she rolled off before reach­ instant action and escorted by the subs Saddles and set course for Shaweishan on 1 tow her into port and pump her out. I then ing the engine room spaces. we delivered thiEI unit successfully at its the north side of the Yangstze estuary. pointed to the chart of the China Coast Not knowing exactly how much dam­ destinatiort. At this time, it was apparent Somewhere about 3~30 I received a mes- and showed them the many wrecks strewn age we had done and whether or not a to all that war was immimmt. We noted, boiler explosion would shortly occur, I and reported that Japanese Naval units 1 deemed it advisable to get the crew off and transports were steaming south in the ship into the boats. As there were no large numbers. men in the engine spaces, we shut the On December 4in, we were at Manila steam off by use of the boiler stops on the once more and on that date were again boat deck and shortly thereafter sent the ordered back to North China, this time to boats away except for my own with Chingwangtao to evacuate the Peking and orders to make for the island. We had kept Tientsin Legation Guard. The vessel was our radio silent until close in, then I gave chartered hy the U.S. Navy on a day-to ~ the operator orders to open up and get a ~y O~$i$ for thi$ purpO$C, We wr;rr; under message away as to what we were doing. direct orders of Admiral Hart and were This message was received and acknowl­ "on the drum" of the Cavite Naval Radio. edged, I believe, by a San Francisco shore In other words, we were in constant con­ station. As the boats were getting away I tact, on a specified frequency and a secret went back to the radio shack and we kept call letter. The only actual orders I ever the set going until the power finally died received were verbal "to proceed to and we had to quit for the lack of power Chingwangtao and bring out the to transmit any further. By now the plane Marines." had opened up with his machine gun and From the time we left Manila we were was strafing the ship presumably to stop entirely on our own, and any subsequent us from using the radio. actions taken were entirely of my own As there was nothing further we could volition aided and abetted by my officers do 1 we launched the last remaining boat and crew who gave me their fullest co­ and made for the island. The tide was run­ operation, and I have nothing but the ning strong ebb. the vessel filling fast for­ highest praise for their assistance. ward and listing badly to starboard, and at Consider now the situation in the Far the time we cleared her side both pro­ East. Tension was mounting, war or the pellers dead in the water. The plane made possibility of it was on every man's no attempt to strafe the boats in the water tongue, the destination of the Harrison making for the island. The destroyer, run- (though it was supposed to be a deep dark secret) was the talk of every hotel and bar Continued on page 13

November 2001 Seafarers LOG 11 APPLY NOW Scholarships Available Through 'Union Plus' FOR 1 OFB SIU members, their spouses, able for download at: and dependent children (as www.unionprivilege.org. defined in IRS regulations) are To receive an application by SCHOLARSHIPS eligible to apply for college schol­ mail, send a postcard, with your arships available through Union name, return address, tele­ Privilege, an AFL-CIO entity. phone number and internation­ The Union Plus scholarship al union name clearly printed TOBE program, in its 11th year, is open on it, to: Union Plus Scholar­ to students attending or planning ship Program, P.O. Box 34800, to attend a four-year college or Washington, DC 20043-4800. AWARDED university, a community college, Letters will be sent to winners or a technical college/trade on May 31, 2002. Due to the vol­ school. As noted by Union Pri­ ume of applications, only those vilege, "Applicants are evaluated receiving scholarships will be IN 2002 according to academic ability, notified. However, if you would social awareness, financial need like to receive confirmation of and appreciation of labor. Ap­ your application's receipt, include Filling out the coupon below is the first step toward pursuing your hopes, plications are judged by a commit­ a self-addressed stamped postcard tee of impartial post-secondary with your application. dreams and goals for a higher level of education. educators .... Program judges in­ Seafarers and their dependents All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college clude representatives from the are eligible to apply for the schol­ American Association of Com­ arship benefit because of the next year are encouraged to send away for the 2002 SIU Scholarship munity Colleges, the United union's participation in Union Negro College Fund, the Ameri­ Privilege's Union Plus credit card Program booklet. It contains eligibility information and procedures for can Association of State Colleges program. Having a Union Plus and Universities and the National credit card is not a requirement, applying. It also contains a copy of the application form. Association of Independent Col­ but one year of continuous good leges and Universities." standing union membership is Eight monetary grants will be awarded next year to three SIU members Since its inception, the pro­ required when the award is made. gram has awarded more than $1.5 In addition, the recipient must be and five dependents. One of the three scholarships reserved for SIU mem­ million to union members and accepted into an accredited col­ members of their families who lege or university, community bers is in the amount of $20,000 for study at a four-year college or universi­ want to begin or continue their college or recognized technical or secondary education. Last year, trade school when the award is ty. The other two are for $6,000 each and are intended as two-year awards 115 students, representing 31 issued. Graduate students are not AFL-CIO unions, received eligible. for study at a post-secondary community college or vocational school. Five $151,000 in scholarships. The The scholarship program is program's top $4.000 awards funded and administered by scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $20,000 each to the spouses went to 12 students, while 79 stu­ Union Privilege and Household dents attending four-year institu­ Credit Services. The Union Plus and dependent children of Seafarers. tions received awards ranging credit card program offers a no­ Once the scholarship booklet has been received, applicants should check from $500 to $2,000. Addition­ annual-fee MasterCard with a low ally, 24 others attending commu­ variable annual percentage rate. the eligibility information carefully to make sure that certain conditions are nity colleges and trade schools More than 2 million union mem­ received scholarships ranging bers carry the Union Plus credi met. from $500 to $1,000. card, which is issued by House­ The application deadline for hold Bank (Nevada), N.A., an No one can be awarded a scholarship without filling out an application and the 2001-02 school-year schol­ equal-opportunity lender. For arships is Jan. 31, 2002. The more information about the card, mailing it to the Scholarship Program by April 15, 2002. Do it today! scholarship application is avail- call 1-800-472-2005.

donors maintain control over the Revised Tax Laws Offer assets. With a UGMA, once the beneficiary reaches the age of FILL OUT THE COUPON majority (usually 18), the young­ Options far College Savings ster bas complete control over the In this tumultuous market. the reducing your taxable estate. account. BELOW AND MAIL IT idea of paying for college may be Each state's 529 plan is different Additionally, the advantage a enough to concern any parent­ and each has highly customized 529 plan has over an Education especially as the average cost of requirements, investment options, IRA is much greater contribution TO THE ADDRESS LISTED tuition rises at a rate almost dou­ contribution maximums and state allowances. Donors may con­ ble that of inflation. Fortunately, income tax treatments. However. tribute up to $250,000 to a 529 the U.S. government earlier th1s certain key components of the TO GET YOUR COPY OF plan while the Education IRA's ycur crcutcd :some potential relief savings plan are the same. current contribution limits are by amending section 529 of the Participants may contribute up $500 per year, slated to rise to Internal Revenue Service of to $50,000 per child up front and THE 2002 SIU SCHOLARSHIP $2 1000 per year in 2002. Also, 1986. not be subject to gift tax. A couple there is no limit on the number of Essentially. the amendments that files jointly may make a tax­ people who may contribute to an PROGRAM BOOKLET. allow for a tax-free way to invest free donation of up to $ 100,000 individual's 529 plan. for a child's higher education per beneficiary. This contribution There are several investment expenses while maintaining com­ is deducted from your taxable firms that offer the 529 plete control over the money and estate. Not only does the account CollegeBound plan. Some are r------~ grow tax-deferred, when monies more thorough than others, offer­ lease send me the 2002 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligi- are used for higher education ing the most investment choices bility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form. related expenses, the funds are and being the most lenient re­ distributed tax-free. garding which expenses and insti­ P Typically, any accredited post­ tutions qualify. secondary institution is eligible. In any case, the 529 plan is a This indudes out-of-state and pri­ tremendous benefit. vate institutions as well. Monies Editors note: This article was Mariner's Social Security Number ______may be used for room, board, submitted by former Seafarer tuition, books and equipment. Peter Jablonski, currently a Street Address The beneficiary may be changed financial advisor at the head­ at any time, but the new benefi­ quarters of UBS Paine Webber in City, State, Zip Code ______ciary must be related to the previ­ New York City. He may be ous beneficiary. If the donor(s) reached at 800 635-1983 or by Telephone Number ______choose to take back the money, email at: peterjablonski@­ they must pay a I 0 percent penal­ ubspainewebber.com. This article This application is for: O Self O Dependent ty on the earnings. The remainder is l1Q1 meant as an endorsement of of the earnings are then taxed as the 529 plan by the SIU. Mail this completed form lo Scholarship Program, Seafarers Health and Benefits Plan, ordinary income. Individuals should check with 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746 Unlike a "Uniform Gift to their own advisors for more 11/01 Minor's Account" (UGMA), 529 details.

12 Seafarers LOS November 2001 raise the sunken vessel some 90 feet from its deep­ Sumner Assists Relocation water resting place. It remained at this eleva­ tion--or very close to it - Of Japanese Fishing Vessel during the transit to the SWRS. And this is where The Seafarers-crewed before the operation com­ temperature depth mea­ the most vital part of the USNS Sumner last month menced in the deep water surements of the area; and USNS Sumners mission supported the U.S. Navy's recovery site (DWRS) collected bottom samples took effect. relocation of the Japanese where the Ehime Maru at both the D WRS and The Sumner took the fishing vessel Ehime Maru. rested, the Sumner crew shallow water relocation point for a convoy of ves­ The fishing boat sank conducted a complete sites (SWRS)-the loca­ sels, which accompanied south of Honolulu Feb. 9 bathymetry study (depth tion where the vessel rested the along its after being struck by the measurement) of the entire Rockwater 2 as well as the one at which transit route from the U.S. submarine USS vicinity. it would be relocated. In DWRS to the SWRS. By Greeneville during routine This analysis com­ addition, the crew de­ referring to its previously operations. menced June 17 and con­ ployed current monitors at collected data, comple­ An oceanographic re­ tinued in various phases both relocation sites to stay mented by fresh inputs search craft, the Sumner until Aug. I 7. During this abreast of conditions. acted as the eyes and ears gathered during the actual period, the crew surveyed Finally, they tested an in­ transit, the Sumner provid­ of the relocation opera­ the route along which the strument called an Acou­ tion's primary salvage ves­ ed the Rockwater 2 with submerged ship would be stic Doppler Current Pro­ real-time information about sel, the Rockwater 2. moved during the reloca­ filer to measure the area's Arriving several months prevailing ocean condi­ tion; took conductivity water currents from the tions (bottom profile, depth surface to the bottom. and current conditions). The foregoing analysis Armed with this informa­ and assessments were tion, the Rockwater 2 could conducted as many times raise or lower the Ehime as were necessary to col­ Maru to match inclines lect the desired data. It associated with the ocean's would later be used to bottom profile, and in the assure "smooth sailing" process virtually eliminate for the Rockwater 2 dur­ hazards associated with USNS Sumner (T-AGS 61) ing the actual Oct. 12 sudden load shifts or vessel relocation. rolls. Bosun Art Cross (on frame), AB Collins Agyemang (cen­ Arriving at the DWRS, Although several stops ter) and Chief Mate Charlie Reina deploy the ship's ADCP • Length: 328 feet, 6 inches the Rockwater 2 deployed were made along the way, transducer assembly. cable lines over its sides to the 14-mile transit went off • Beam: 58 feet be attached to a lifting without a hitch. The final • Draft: 19 feet plate, which previously relocation of the Ehime a job well done from Capt. one of the seven Oceano­ had been positioned under­ Maru was completed Oct. Bret Marsh, supervisor of graphic Survey Ships that • Displacement'. 4, 762 long tons neath the Ehime Maru. 14. For its very significant Diving and Salvage, U.S. is part of the 29 ships in the Once the lines were role in the relocation effort, Navy Sea Systems Com­ Military Sealift Com­ • Speed: 16.0 knots atta,hed. the Rockwater 2 the USNS Sumner and its mand. mand's Special Mission used its linear winches to crew received a thanks for The USNS Sumner is Ships Program.

ter part of the next ten days unshipping the booms and said, a prize court. I was con­ President Harrison in WWII under guard with an officer over putting them over, however, they fined along with quite a few Continued from page 11 station and then lined us all up me, armed night and day. I am apparently decided it had gone China Coast men in the Sasabro and searched us for weapons­ still at a loss to know the reason far enough and put a stop to it. Naval Hall and until the middle ning into shoal water, was feel­ we had none-but anything we for their complete about-face Realizing by now that they could of August, no person asked me a ing her way in to am;hor. I land­ had such as money or papers unless they realized when day­ not float her without assistance single question concerning the ed on the island with my boat were thrown on the ground and light came that the Harrison was they sent to Shanghai for divers Harrison (Japanese I mean) and crew, including the stewardess, left. The entire crew was then not the easy prize they expected and salvage equipment- at one then one day the Court, consist­ thinking that all was well and all placed under guard on the island it to be. As we left the destroyer, time they had twelve divers on ing of one man and his inter­ safely ashore_ There I found that and I wa~ taken off to the she was clearly visible a half­ the job. preter. made his appearance and one boaL had gone under the destroyer where I spent the mile away way down by the Then they sent to Japan for asked me a series of routine quarter and that the port pro­ night. head and with about a heavy list the Nippon Salvage Co. and they questions. They informed me peller was still slowly turning I was taken into the ward­ to starboard. When we got to the arrived with a complete salvage that they thought it would go over, due to steam within the room where I found the officers island the Japanese officer unit including a salvage master very bad for me for the damage @ngin@ it~@lf not b@ing folly ordered the entire crew into the -a Japanese born in Portland, I in a jubilant mood with the radio we had caused. At this time exhausted, and that the boat had going full blast, and as I soon boats and back to the ship. Oregon and thoroughly familiar was the only person in the camp been capsized, the crew thrown Resistance being useless, we car­ -with salvage work. He went at except for four Filippinos and I learned reports coming in of the into the water and three of the ried out his orders and after a the job in a more scientific man­ spent the six longest weeks of sinking of the Prince of Wales, men lost. All the others had been hard row boarded the vessel. We ner and after 43 days of diving, my life in virtual solitary con­ the various ships in Pearl picked up by the other boats found No. 1 hold partly flooded - patching and plugging they man­ finement, being allowed out of Harbor, ek. Of course. the radio including Mr. J.L. McKay, Chief Nos. 2, 3 and 4 flooded into the aged to get number one and two doors only one hour per day. At was in Japanese but several of Steward. who had sustained sev­ Upper Tween Deck, No. 5 partly holds tight enough so that the the end of this time, they eral broken ribs. The Chief the officers spoke excellent flooded and 12 feet of water in heavy pumps could hold the returned and asked me the same Engineer was suffering from a English and they certainly laid it the engine room. After hatches water down. Then by flooding questions over again, apparently dose of fuel oil and from th e on. They tr aicd me very kindly, were dry, we were able to relight the after holds on the high tide to see if they could trip me up. A shock of being immersed in the however, and later the the fires and get up steam and of the month, she floated off and few days later I was taken under icy water. All others were appar­ Commander made his appear­ two men volunteered to relight was taken into Shanghai where guard and blindfolded (part of ently all right. arn;e and, after telling me how the fires. Two men vo1unteered she was placed alongside the the time) to Zentsuj i War Prison All of the men had climbed to easy it would be for Japan to lick to dive into the icy water and dock and the divers, working in­ Camp on the Island of Shikoko. the the top of the i~land where the world1 broke out a bottle of open and close the necessary between in the slack water This was a mi1itary prison and I lighthouse is and the light keep­ Johnnie Walker Black label and valves to pump out the engine plugged the holes enough to was sent there apparently ers (Chinese) had turned one of treated everybody in the ward­ room. We were solidly aground eventually get her to Japan and because I held a Lt. Commo­ the buildings over to them and room including myself. Later I forward but afloat aft. into a dry dock. dore's commission in the U.S. they had set up a snack bar and was given coffee and rice cakes, After trying to work the ship While on the rocks we faired Naval Reserve. were feeding the men. Just as a bed was made up for me on off with the engines (which fairly well for food, but after I arrived at Zentsuji on dark came on, which is early at one of the settees and I was would have no doubt caused her entering Shanghai the ship's November 5, 1942 and remained this time of the year in these made as comfortable as possible. to sink in deeper water) and after food ran out and the Japanese there until June 23, 1945 when parts, a Japanese Naval Landing In the morning [ was fed the breaking a couple of wires trying took over the feeding. We went the camp was broken up and we Unit (which is the same as our usual Japanese food and they to pull her off with the destroyer, on very short rations then and I were transferred to N okoroshi Marines) from the destroyer even went so far as to find me a we suggested the possibility of never did get a really full meal Camp in the mountains of west­ • landed on the island and made knife and fork to eat with. lightening the ship by stripping again until the war ended in ern Honshu. The story of my their way to the top, bristling Around 7 a.m. I was taken on her and throwing everything 1945. We lived on the Harrison years in prison camps closely with gun~ and bayoncb fixed. deck- a boat launched and I was overboard_ The Japanese agreed until the middle of March when parallels that of any American I do not know what they told we would return. to the to this and we passed the word the crew was released in held by the Japanese with all the expected to find, but as we had island. The boat, halfway to the to sabotage everything possible. Shanghai and the officers sent to heartaches, abuses, uncertainties done all we could (however island, was ordered back to the We threw at least a hundred a detention camp at Honkew and slow starvation accorded to good or bad it was) there was ship by a signal-the officer thousand dollars worth of equip­ Park. None of the officers were them in the military prisons. I nothing left to do but get rid of went on board and shortly after ment over the side including ever released and sixteen of the lost 85 pounds, need I say more. our guns (we threw the few returned_ From that moment on motion picrure equipment, crew died in Shanghai before the rev<>lvers we had intC> the bush­ their attitude towards me pianos, furniture, stores, tarpau­ war ended. Respectfully, es) and surrendered. First they changed entirely-they were curt lins, hatches and even the strong I was taken to Japan the first Orel A. Pierson destroyed the lighthouse radio and abusive, and I spent the bet- hooks. When we suggested of April 1942 to attend. as they Master. SS President Polk llovember 2DIJ1 Seafarers LOG 13 rs tO the Editor Know Your Rights (Editor note: the Sea/are rs Hats Off to While on shore leave in Pusan, s FINANCIAL REPORTS. The any official capacity in the SIU LOG reserves the right to edit let­ Health Plan (S. Korea), I allowed myself to get into a shoving match in a bar. Constitution of the SIU Atlantic, unless an official union receipt is ters for grammar as well as space I want to thank the ladies of Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters given for same. Under no circum­ Although the other guy started it provisions without changing the the Seafarers Health and Benefits District makes specific provision for stances should any member pay any and escalated the problem, I now writers intent. The LOG wel­ Plan for all their help in getting safeguarding the membership's money for any reason unless be is comes letters from members, pen­ realize I should have walked away. money and union finances. The con­ given such receipt. In the event any­ my hospital bills paid. I am a Hanging around came back to sioners, their families and ship­ retired seaman, and I hope the stitution requires a detailed audit by one attempts to require any such mates and will publish them on a haunt me in ways I didn't foresee. certified public accountants every payment be made without supplying membership will join me in tak­ For one thing, it is not a pleas­ timely bas is.) year, which is to be submitted to the a receipt, or if a member is required ing our hats off to the personnel ant experience being on the and management of the Plan. membership by the secretary-trea­ to make a payment and is given an Upgradar Thanks receiving end of a Coast Guard surer. A yearly finance committee of official receipt, but feels that he or They deserve appreciation. investigation. Don't count on a Fellow Students rank-and-file members, elected by she should not have been required to Larry D. Rust plea of self-defense getting you the membership, each year examines make such payment, this should I would like to thank (fellow Houston, Texas out of it cleanly, because chances the finances of the union and reports immediately be reported to union Seafarers) Brenda Littlefield are it won't. Plus I had to spend a fully their findings and recommen­ headquarters. and Ray Johns for all the help small fortune . . . money I could dations. Members of this committee CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS they gave me in my class work at have put to better uses than giv­ may make dissenting reports, specif­ Seafarer Shares AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime ing it to lawyers. ic recommendations and separate the SIU Constitution are available in LessonsLeamed findings. Training and Education. I also So, when you go ashore, don't all union halls. All members should would like to thank my wife, I wish to share with my broth­ have an attitude-and don't carry TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of obtain copies of this constitution so Linda L. Hoffman, for all the sup­ ers and sisters of the SIU some any tool that could be construed the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and as to familiarize themselves with its port she has given me and to wish lessons I learned, so that no one as a weapon, even if it's some­ Inland Waters District are adminis­ contents. Any time a member feels her a happy birthday, which we else has to endure the expense thing you may use as a matter of tered in accordance with the provi­ any other member or officer is celebrated Aug. 15 at the school. and anguish I experienced. It has routine in your job. sions of various trust fund agree­ attempting to deprive him or her of Lester C. Hoffman to do with avoiding conflicts John Cooke ments. All these agreements specify any constitutional right or obligation Piney Point, Md. when on shore leave. Houston, Texas that the trustees in charge of these by any methods, such as dealing funds shall equally consist of union with charges, trials, etc., as well as and management representatives and all other details, the member so their alternates. All expenditures and affected should immediately notify disbursements of trust funds are headquarters. made only upon approval by a WILL YOU BE SAILING ON FEB. 1, 2002? majority of the trustees. All trust EQUAL RIGHTS. All members fund financial records are available are guaranteed equal rights in at the headquarters of the various employment and as members of the trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in SHIPPING RIGHTS. A mem­ the contracts which the union has ber's shipping rights and seniority negotiated with the employers. Yes, I have completed the are protected exclusively by con­ Consequently, no member may be tracts between the union and the discriminated against because of employers. Members should get to race, creed, color, sex, national or required STCW training. know their shipping rights. Copies geographic origin. of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If mem­ If any member feels that he or she bers believe there have been viola­ is denied the equal rights to which he tions of their shipping or seniority or she is entitled, the member should No, I have not completed the rights as contained in the contracts notify union headquarters. 0 between th union and the employ­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ers, they should notify the Seafarers ACTIVITY DONATION required STCW training. Appeals Board by certified mail, SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregat­ return receipt requested. The proper ed fund . Its proceeds are used to fur­ address for this is: ther its objects and purposes includ­ Without STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) and Augustin Tellez, Chairman ing, but not limited to, furthering the Seafarers Appeals Board political, social and economic inter­ a 1995 STCW certificate, the following unli­ 5201 Auth Way ests of maritime workers, the preser­ Camp Springs, MD 20746 vation and furthering of the censed Seafarers will not be able to sail after Full copies of contracts as referred American merchant marine with to are available to members at all improved employment opportunities Feb. 1, 2002: Bosuns, ABs, QMEDs and FOWTs. times, either by writing directly to for seamen and boatmen and the the union or to the Seafarers Appeals advancement of trade union con­ {Steward department personnel are not Board. cepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and con­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU tributes to political candidates for contracts are available in all SIU required to possess a certificate.) elective office. All contributions are halls. These contracts specify the voluntary. No contribution may be wages and conditions under which solicited or received because of an SIU member works and lives force, job distrimination, financial Also, all unhmited and limited license holders aboard a ship or boar. Members should know their contract rights, as reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or well as their obligations, such as fil­ as a condition of membership in the with a near-coastal and ocean endorsement ing for overtime (OT) on the proper union or of employment. If a contri­ sheets and in the proper manner. If, bution is made by reason of the need a '95 certificate. All Seafarers sailing on at any time, a member believes that above improper conduct, the mem­ an SIU patrolman or other union ber should notify the Seafarers deep sea or near-coastal vessels must com­ official fails to protect their contrac­ International Union or SPAD by cer­ tual rights properly, he or she should tified mail within 30 days of the con­ plete BST. contact the nearest SIU port agent. tribution for investigation and appro­ priate action and refund, if involun­ EDITORIAL POLICY - THE tary. A member should support SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers SPAD to protect and further bis or LOG traditionally has refrained from her economic, political and social Don't wait any longer. publishing any article serving the interests, and American trade union political purposes of any individual concepts. Sign up today tar your in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing NOTIFYING THE UNION-If articles deemed hannful to the union at any time a member feels that any • STCW training. Please or its collective membership. This of the above rights have been violat­ established policy has been reaf­ ed, or that he or she has been denied contact the Paul Hall firmed by membership action at the the constitutional right of access to September 1960 meetings in all con­ union records or infonnation, the Center for Maritime stitutional ports. The responsibility member should immediately notify for Seafarers LOG policy is vested SIU President Michael Sacco at Training and Education at in an editorial board which consists headquarters by certified mail, of the executive board of the union. return receipt requested. The address this toll-free number: The executive board may delegate, is: from among its ranks, one individual Michael Sacco, President to carry out this responsibility. Seafarers International Union 1-800-732-2739. 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14 Seafarers LOG November 2001 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea December 2001 & January 20IJZ SEPTEMBER 16 - OCTOBER 15, 2001 Membership Meetings - *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Wafers All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs Class A Class B Class C Piney Point ...... Monday: December 3, January 7 Port DECK DEPARTMENT . Algonac ,,._:: "";"':",,," '2 l l 1 0 0 0 2 3 1 Algonac ...... Friday: December 7, January 11 ·' Baltimore 4 2 3 5 1 1 0 7 4 2 _ Gl.KUll o 2 4 1 1 0 2 2 3 Baltimore ...... Thursday: December 6, January JO Honolulu 13 4 5 11 6 3 3 13 9 10 Boston ...... Friday: December 7, January 11 Houston 28 6 6 19 16 4 6 45 10 12 Jacksonville 31 19 6 22 11 3 11 62 32 13 Duluth ...... Wednesday: December 12, January 16 Mobile 16 3 5 9 4 4 3 21 9 4 New Orleans 22 14 7 19 10 9 5 37 24 13 Honolulu.~...... Friday: December 14, January 18 __New York 21 15 11 19 12 5 9 38 23 21 Norfolk 14 11 7 11 11 3 4 24 19 15 Houston ...... Monday: December 10, January 14 Philadelphia 2 5 3 3 2 2 0 7 8 2 Piney Point 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 4 7 3 Jacksonville ...... Thursday: December 6, January 10 Puerto Rico 9 4 2 8 5 0 3 17 11 5 San Francisco 16 11 I 18 9 2 7 38 11 2 Jersey City ...... Wednesday : December 19, January 23 St. Louis 1 4 1 3 4 0 1 1 5 17 Tacoma 24 13 12 19 12 8 10 50 9 Mobile ...... 3. .. ~ ...... Wednesday: December 12, January 16 Wilmington 20 12 13 18 9 3 13 50 21 19 Totals 227 127 93 186 114 53 74 418 203 147 New .Bedford ...... Tuesday: December 18, January 22 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT ·: ~lgonac 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 ~ew, Ortei:ins ...... Tuesday: December 11, January 15 0 ' j;l~ltitn6t~ . 6 5 5 5 0 3 7 5 2 · Guam 0 1 I 0 0 0 0 1 2 New York ...... Tuesday: December 4, January 8 Honolulu 5 3 4 4 4 0 10 6 7 Norfolk ...... Thursday:December 6, January 10 Houston 14 6 12 4 5 24 11 11 Jacksonville 23 18 2 38 24 12 Philadelphia ...... Wednesday: December 5, January_9 Mobile s" 8 10 7 1 .. ·New . Orle~ ..... · ... · 12 13 15 6 lJ ... · Port Everglades ..•.... J'hursday:";Qe¢e~b'er ·{3 ;)m;\uafr l.7: ./ ,NeW .. Y

3 4 0 5 LOG-A-RHYTHM 3 3 1 3 3 1 5 2 ' 0 ',' .o 0 1 0 2 2 1 ·:.-; $~ francfaco 21 : 7 1 ,. ":, .15 2 8 38 8 .'{St~ L;puis 0 ··" o· ,.:"· o.. 0 0 0 0 . ·;.._' At Sea ""· 0 2 Tacoma 17 0 l 17 0 0 6 35 3 by Albert W. Austin Jr. Wilmington 17 4 0 10 3 0 3 37 7 3 Totals 146 47 34 111 25 13 58 261 81 72 Thought ... Yes ... I'd go a sailing. I would do it over. Po.-t ENTRY DEPARTMENT Had .. . Each and everyday I :o '· l · ·Jf." 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Nothing more to do~ 'l . 6:., ~" :J . 1, s 3 0 0 5 2 Why ... ~....t~~~~ Guam ..- 0 4 0 2 ' .·.. 'i' ' o· 0 10 !was ... Would one do it? Honolulu 6 21 ] ll 4 33 0 13 59 251 Young at the time. My. You ... Houston 1 18 18 10 2 0 4 21 27 Age was seventeen. Have to go to know. Jacksonville 2 17 16 1 5 11 0 3 24 31 ·o . . . I Just .. . The ocean . .. ·: " M4'>hH~(: .. ·· · · .0 · 6 2 0 5 1 12 6 Is a way of life. :::)~!~~- QrJeans 4 9 11 3 9 7 0 6 15 14 Ayoungman. New ... The only ... · ,·: N¢~Yµrk 5 ~4 26 2 16 11 0 . 10 50 55 Life I know. In the Merchant Marine. 0 0 15 22 Norfolk 0 12 10 8 6 Through ... Sailed ... Philadelphia 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 All the ups and downs. On every kind of Piney Point 2 16 5 0 3 13 0 2 24 11 Both .. . Puerto Rico 4 6 3 1 2 2 O · 7 10 10 ship. Good and bad. Since .. . San.Francisco 6 11 8 5 4 3 0 10 20 14 That day back then. A seaman s life ... )::·$~:. ~9µ,ja 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 l A good life. Tacoma 5 15 13 I 8 5 0 9 30 37 Doing ... Best ... Wilmington 6 13 15 7 6 0 13 23 26 One trip at a time. I ever had! Totals 42 180 245 18 89 104 0 79 317 517 And ... I'd do it all again! Totals All AB Albert W. Austin Department§ 528 460 416 420 295 197 174 940 766 812 The lifetime ... wrote this poem in August That I have spent. while aboard the Global +"Total Registered" means the number of Seafarers who actually registered for shipping at the port. The years ... Mariner as it headed to **"Registered on Beach" means the total number of Seafarers registered at the port. I've been away. Singapore.

Noflember 2001 Seafarers LOS 15 Seafarers Inl:ematlollal Union Nml1 monthly S hipping A Registration Report Directory SEPTEMBER 2001 Michael Sacco, President TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH John Fay, Executive Vice President All Groups All Groups Trip All Groups David Heindel. Secretary-Treasurer Group I Group II Group III Group I Group II Group III Reliefs Group I Group II Group ID Augustin TeJlez, Vice President Contracts Tom Orzechowski, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Port DECK DEPARTMENT Dean Cori~ey, Vice President Gulf Coast Boston 10 2 0 11 11 0 5 0 0 0 ..- Nicholas J. Marrone, Vice President West Coast Houston 7 1 0 3 0 0 3 34 3 0 Kermctt Mangram, Vice President Government Services Harvey, LA 4 0 0 2 0 0 2 12 2 Rene Lioeanjie, Jlice President at Large New York 10 1 4 6 0 1 5 109 39 11 Charles Stewart, Vice President at Large Norfolk 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 - ... San Pedro 10 0 0 6 0 0 17 16 11 1 . Savannah 0 1 0 7 0 0 1 9 2 0 HEADQUARTERS Tacoma 5 0 0 0 0 0 9 15 2 0 5201 Autb Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 {301) 899-0675 Totals 49 5 4 41 11 1 42 199 59 13 ALGONAC 5W St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT ALTON 325 Market St., Suite B. Alton, IL 62002 Boston 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (618) 462-3456 Houston 2 1 l 2 2 7 3 3 ANCHORAGE Harvey, LA 0 2 2 2 3 0 721 Sesame St., #lC, Anchorage, AK 99503 New York 5 1 4 4 2 107 89 13 (907) 561-4988 Norfolk 1 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 BALTIMORE 2315 Essex St., Baltimore, MD 21224 San Pedro 2 0 / -~o .... -~? 5 25 30 9 - {410) 327-4900 Savannah 2 2 0 0 2 8 2 BOSTON Tacoma 2 0 0 2 0 3 11 1 0 520 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127 0 ( 617) 269-7877 Totals 16 5 5 18 16 160 128 26 DULUTH 105 Medical Arts Building, Duluth.. MN 55802 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT (218) 722-4110 BostQn \_ 8 0 0 5 7 0 3 0 0 0 GUAM .. ·,-- - -... -. P.O. Box 23127, Barrigada, Guam 96921 Houston '··· 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 19 0 125 Sunny Plaza, Suite 301-E Harvey, LA 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 T\11'.1 J~us . Crlsosromo St., Tamuning, Guam 96911 New York 8 0 0 0 3 1 13 3 · (§7-1) ~?~nso . i . .--:. o:...... 0 , . ' "' uoNOLUl~U . '·:· Norfolk 0 ·o 1 0 San Pedro 3 0 :;0 . 4 5 1 14 ~O .Q ~~(~~~~~ti!~t~~ :t{j.~}{- 3:: ·: ;· Savannah 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 HOUSTON -:::.·········· Tacoma 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX ·77002 Totals 29 0 1 15 7 0 16 31 18 17 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3315 Liberty SL, Jacksonville, FL 32206 Port . . (904) 3 53-0987 Boston · 3 0 30 0 3 0 0 0 0 JERSEY CITY Houston 4 5 4 3 0 0 7 11 16 14 99 Mor'ltt,omcry St., Jcmy City, NJ 07302 Harvey, LA 0 1 0 l 0 1 5 2 2 (201) 4~ .5-9424 York 3 2 l 1 0 4 111 94 92 MOBILE New 7 Norfolk 0 0 0 .- 0 0 0. :Q .. 0 0 0 San PedrQ 6 l 0 .4 ..: .0 0 9 8 37 16 N(!;W BEDfORO sa.va.nnah 2 2 3 0 0 0 l l 5 5 . . 4S Unfo.n Sc., New ne4fQli;l, MA ~2740 Tacoma 0 3 2 0 0 0 4 0 38 2 (50&) 997-5404 Totals 18 14 46 9 4 1 26 136 192 131 NEW ORLEANS 3911 Li.pnlco Blvd .. Harvey. LA '70038 (504) 328-7.545 Tofals All NEW YORK Departments 112 24 56 83 22 2 100 526 397 187 u3·$ Fourth.Ave., Brooklyn.NY 112.32 ('7'18) 499-6600 - ' . : .' NO&ff()LK ":' · L ,' · ·llS Third St., NorfQlk. VA 23$1~ PIC-FROM-THE-PAST ' ~' (7 5?) 62.2-c 1892 This photo, originally print@d in the May 14, 1954 issue of the Seafarers LOG. was taken ~bo~rd the new Penins(J/a Mariner (Waterman Steamship Corp.), one of 35 high-speed freighters contracted by the gov­ ernment. · 1221 S. ,Aadruw>; Ave., Ft. Lauderdllle, FL 33316 A unique feature of the {954) 5:;!2-7984 Peninsula Mariner was a spe­ cially designed deck structure SAN FRANCISCO for carrying aircraft. In the photo 3$0 Fremont St.. San Franciscu. CA 9410.5 at right, Bosun Jim Finnell (left) (415) 543-5855 explains how it works to deck Government Services Division: (415) 861-3400 department members (from left) SANTUliClt AB Andy Anderson, AB Johnny Johnston, OS John Owens, AB 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave,, Stop J (j~ Santurcc, PR 00907 Jimmy Crawford, OM Bo Anderson, OS Jimmy Waldrop (787) 721-4033 and AB Ray Vaughan. ST. LOUIS The steel framework created 4581 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 631 l6 a new challenge for the deck (314) 7.52-<;i5QO department since it had to be SAVA NAH lifted from the accordion-type hatch i;;overs, section by sec­ 222'o Bull Scmlnnu.h. GA 31401 ~l.. tion. before loading cargo. (~ l1)2U.491& If anyone has a vintage - l"ACOMA union-related photograph he or 34 ll South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98409 she would like to share with the (253) 'l72-7774 LOG readership, please send it WILMINCTON to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth way, camp Spring~. MD 20746. Photographs will be returned. if so requested.

16 Seafarers LOG November 2001 Welcome Ashore Each month, the Seafarers LOG pays tribute to the SIU members who have devoted their working lives to sailing aboard US.-flag vessels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. Listed below are brief biographical sketches ofthose members who recently retired from the union. The brothers and sisters of the SIU thank those members for a job well done and wish them happiness and good health in the days ahead. .. captain, a master and a department member last shipped sailed on the 1976 in his native Puerto Rico. GREAT LAKES recertified steward are on Liberty Maritime's Liberty Boatman Colon spent his entire Young HADDI among the 19 Seafarers Sea. Brother Jordan is a resident SIU career working aboard A America, oper­ AHMED,66, announcing their retirements this of Picayune, Miss. ated by Crowley Towing and A.L. began his SIU month. Burbank Co. Transportation vessels. A captain, career in 1969, Captain Antonio Colon and JOSE A. Boatman Colon upgraded his The engine joining in the Master George T. Decker con­ LOPEZ, 55, skills in 1984, 1985 and 1995 at department port of De­ trolled the helms of vessels in their launched his member the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg troit. Born in respective divisions for nearly a career with the upgraded his School of Seamanship in Piney Arabia, half-century, while Recertified SIU in 1970 in skills in 1987 at the SIU's train­ Point, Md. He makes his home in Brother Steward Gene Sivley completed the port of ing school in Piney Point, Md. Catano, PR. Ahmed first sailed aboard Tom­ the highest level of training avail­ New York. Brother Saleh last went to sea linson Fleet Corp. 's G.A. able to members of the steward Brother Lopez aboard Waterman Steamship GEORGE DECKER, 51, began Tomlinson. The steward depart­ department at the SIU's training first sailed Corp. 's Robert E. Lee. He cur­ his SIU career in 197 5 in the port ment member last worked on school in Piney Point, Md. aboard an Intercontinental Bulle rently lives in San Francisco. of New Orleans. Born in Louisi­ American Steamship Co. 's H Lee Including the recertified gradu­ Corp. vessel. Born in Puerto ana, his initial voyage was aboard White. Brother Ahmed makes his ate, 11 of the retirees sailed in the Rico, the steward department GENE C. a Dixie Carriers operated vessel. home in Dearborn, Mich. deep sea division. Three plied the member frequently upgraded his SIVLEY, 64, A master, Boatman Decker fre­ Great Lakes, and the remaining skills at the Sill's training school is a native of quently upgraded his skills at the MICHAEL J. KORNMEIER, five navigated the inland water­ in Piney Point, Md. Brother Alabama. He SIU's training school. He last 55, hails from Ohio. He started ways. Seven of the retirees worked Lopez last worked on Puerto Rico started his worked aboard a vessel operated his career with the Seafarers in the deck department. four in Marine Management's Eli.zabeth. career with by North American Trailing Co. 1967, joining in the port of shipped in the engine department He lives in Pembroke Pines, Fla. the SIU in He lives in Pearl River, La. Detroit. Brother Kommeier and eight sailed in the steward 1967 in the served in the U.S. Navy from department. ~~~~~__,CHARLES port of Seattle. JAMESE. 1964 to 1969. He shipped in both On this page, the Seafarers MOLL, 59, Brother Sivley served in the U.S. JOHNSON, presents brief biographical the Great Lakes and inland divi­ LOG began his Navy from 1953 to 1957. He first 59, joined the accounts of the retiring Seafarers. sions, first sailing on an career with the sailed on a vessel operated by Seafarers in American Steamship Co. vesse1. Seafarers in DEEP SEA Anchorage Tank:ships, Corp. A 1982 in St. The deck department member .. 1967 in the member of the steward depart­ Louis. Boat­ upgraded his skills at the Harry THOMASE. port of New ment, Brother Sivley completed man Johnson Lundeberg School of Seamanship ARNOLD, ,, Orleans. Born the steward recertification pro­ first shipped in 1993. He last shipped aboard a 65, started his · in Florida, gram at the SIU's training school aboard a Delta Great Lakes Towing Co. vessel. career with the Brother Moll served in the U.S . in Piney Point, Md. in 1985. He Queen Steamboat Co. vessel. Brother Kornmeier makes his Seafarers in Anny from 1964 to 1966. His last worked on the Sea-Land Born in Missouri, he sailed in the home in Toledo, Ohio. ' 1969 in the first ship was Venore Trans­ Reliance. Brorher Sivley makes steward department and sailed in port of portation Co. 's Chilore. The deck his home in Seattle. both the inland and deep sea divi­ MOHAMED Houston. The department member last worked sions. Boatman Johnson upgraded MADHIGI, Georgia on Waterman Steamship Corp. 's INLAND his skills at the SIU training 64, began bis nati e' initial sea oyage was Robert E. Lee. Brother Moll JAMESR. school in Piney Point, Md. in SIU career in aboard the Sabine, operated by makes his home in Destin, Fla. AMBROSE, 1987. He last sailed on the USNS 1989in Ship Operators Corp. ro 54, was born Denebola, operated by Bay hip Algonac, Arnold upgraded his skills in GEORGE E. OBERLE, 66, in Virginia. Management, Inc. Boatman John­ Mich. Brother 1982 at the Seafarers Harry started his SJU career in 1967 in Boacman son calls Sea Level, N.C. home. Madhig1>s first Lundberg School of Seamanship the port of Baltimore. The deck Ambrose start­ voyage was in Piney Point, Md. A member of department member wa~ born in ed his career EDGAR OCKMAN, 48, was aboard the Paul H Townsend, the deck department, he last sailed Maryland. He first shipped on a with the born in Louisiana. He started his operated by Inland Lakes on the Sea-Land Hawaii. Brother vessel operated by lnlerocean Seafarers in career with the Seafarers in 1979 Management, Inc. Born in Arnold re~ide~ iri Rittggold, Ga. Management Corp. Brother I 97 6. The steward department in the port of New Orleans. Yemen, he shipped in the steward Oberle upgraded hi5 5kills at the member spent his entire career Boatman Ockman shipped as a department. Brother Madhigi JORGE .E. BERMEO, 57, was SIU's training school in Piney working aboard vessels operated member of the engine depart­ upgraded his skills at the SIU's born in Ecuador. He started his Point, Md. in 1975. He 1ast sailed by Allied Towing Co. Boatman ment. He spent his entire career training school in Piney Point, SIU career in 1969, joining in the aboard the cable ship Global port of New York. Brother Ber­ Ambrose resides in Hayes, Va. working aboard vessels operated Md. in 1997. He last worked on Mariner. Brother Oberle calls by Crescent Towing and Salvage American Steamship's Sam Laud. meo first sailed on Delta Steam­ Baltimore home. ship Lines' Del Valle. A member ANTONIO COLON, 57, started Co., Inc. Boatman Ockman Brother Madhigi is a resident of his career with the Seafarers in resides in Belle Chasse, La. Dearborn, Mich. of the engine department, he OLEE. upgraded his skills nt the SIU's POULSEN. training school in Piney Point, 68. hails from Reprinted from past issues of the Seafarers LOG erdl hundred Seafarers and their wives and other Md. in 1976 and 1984. Brother Copenhagen, guests got under way with a special membership Bermeo last shipped on the Denmark. 1949 meeting at which Mayor Thomas D' Ale.sandro, HxpMitiM1., oper~ted by CSX Brother Poul­ Congressman Edward Garmatz and others extended Lines. He lives in Englewood, N .J. sen started his Certified by the NlllB as coUective bargaining agent their congratulations to the men of the SIU for RICHARD SIU career in for nine Cities Service rr::======::;JI making the new building N. HATT. 65, 1961 . joining Oil Company tankers, possible. in the port of San Francisco. The started his th~ SIU immediately · TUiS MO,J\JTU The new building fea- career with the engine department member ini­ called upon the compa- .f n .f :.f ... .f n tures a modern hiring Seafarers in tially shipped aboard a Colonial ny to ent~r negotiations half and meeting half, 1987 in the Steamship Co. vesse1. He makes for a contract covering 1 union offices, cafeteria, his home in Federal Way, Wash. JM SJIJ HJST.01 ay port of Scuttle. the company's unit- .f"' .f ft bar and dance floor, Brother Hatt ANTONIO censed personnel. The barber shop, parking lot, served in the contract will culminate pool room and game U.S Navy from 1959 to 1984. QUINTANA, The Massachusetts native first 66, is a native two years of ·effort by ~======~ room, television rooms, of Puerto the SIU to obtain union wages, conditions and shower room and piped music and public address shipped aboard the USNS security for CS seamen. Vindicator. Tho :Jfownrd doprui:­ Rico. He start­ system. ment member last wi;:nt to s«;a ed his career The company began firing crew members by the aboard Dyn Manne Services' with the Sea­ shipload at the end of each voyage, as the election USNS Pathfinder. Brother Hatt farers in 1977, drew near, but the replacements hired recognized 1991 ...... ~~ joining in the makes his home in Seattle. the need for union representation and voted for the Supporters of a comprehensive energy bill which port of New York. Brother Quin­ SIU. The company's attitude was scored by the LARRY A. tana first went to sea aboard the 11 includes exploratory oil drilling in the Arctic NLRB~ • , , it Ill b@hoove~ the employ@r to file JORDAN, 50, Overseas Joyce, operated by National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR} will continue to was born in objections stemming principally from its own recal· Overseas Carriers, Inc. The stew­ press for the legislation after a vote early last month Charleston, W. ard department member last citrance." Va. He started shipped on Crowley American was unable to prevent a filibuster on the legislation. ... his SIU career Transport's Ambassador. Brother 1954 On November 1, supporters of the bill fell 10 in 1968, join­ Quintana now calls Kissimmee, With appropriate fanfare in welcoming ceremonies, votes short of the 60 needed to stop an announced ing in the port Fla. home. th~ SIU in Baltimore formally opened the fin~t ·,, of New York. flllbwter .•.. union h.all In th~ Atl.antl~ .and Gulf Dktrtct .and M~ Brother Jordan's initial voyage ALI SALEH. 63. started his Sill U.SAlag ~hipping interests, including the SIU have • was aboard aterman Steamship of the belt of its kind in the country on November 1 career in 1966, joining in the port been seek1ng an opening of ANWR to exploratfon. Corp. 's Iberville. The deck of Baltimore. Brother Saleh first 10. Openiog c;eremonles before the throng of sev~

Norember 2001 Seafarers L06 17 Finaf Departures

DEEP SEA Orfano made his home in Geneva, initial voyage was aboard the Ezra Lesnansky called Keystone Heights, April 13. Born Fla. Sensibar, operated by Construction Fla. home. in Hawaii, he CLARENCE ANDERSON Aggregates. He shipped in both the joined the SIU WHIRL L. GARDNER steward and engine departments. FELIX MUNIZ in 1962 in the Pensioner Clar­ Brother Hall last went to sea aboard port of San ence Anderson, Pensioner Whirl .---;;;/!~,.,....,"""'"-----, Pensioner Felix an American Service Technology, Francisco. His 58, passed away L. Gardner, 72, Muniz, 89, Inc. vessel. He called Bricktown, first ship was Aug. 20. He died June 16. passed away N.J. home. the Mankato J joined the SIU The Alabama July 10. Brother Victory, operat­ in 1964 in the native joined Muniz joined JOSEPHIDCKS ed by Victory port of Balti­ the Seafarers in the Seafarers in Carriers, Inc. Brother Requiso sailed more. His first 1973 in the port r-~~....-~~---, Pensioner 1944 in the port in the engine department, last ship­ ship was an of San Francis­ Joseph Hicks, of New York. ping on the Sea-Land Patriot. Atlantic co. He served in 83, died Aug. 8. Born in Puerto - the U.S. Arrny Brother Hicks Rico, he first Brother Requiso served in the U.S. Carriers Inc. vessel. Brother Coast Guard from 1940 to 1946. He Anderson briefly left the Seafarers from 1950 to 1951. Brother Gardner joined the Sea­ sailed aboard A.H. Bull Line's called San Pedro, Calif. home. to serve in the U.S. Army from 1965 fust went to sea aboard Delta farers in 1978 Suzanne. A member of the deck Steamship Lines' Santa Mariana. in the port of department, Brother Muniz last to 1967 during the Vietnam conflict. PETER SABAN Born in Kentucky, Brother Anderson The steward department member last San Francisco. shipped on the H. Atlantic, operated shipped in the engine department. shipped on a Michigan Tankers, Inc. Born in Louisi­ by Hydromar Corp. of Delaware. He Pensioner Peter Saban, 91, passed He last worked on the LTC John vessel. Brother Gardner started ana, he first started receiving his retirement com­ away July 20. Brother Saban started U.D. Page. Brother Anderson started receiving his pension in 1981. He sailed aboard a States Steamship Co. pensation in 1976. Brother Muniz his career with the MC&S in San receiving his pension in 1999. He resided in Fairfield, Ala. vessel. A member of the steward was a resident of New Windsor, N.Y. Francisco. The steward department made his home in West Virginia. department, Brother Hicks last member started receiving his pen­ JAMES GARNER worked on the Sea-Land Developer. MATTIA OCCHIPINTI sion in 1975. Brother Saban made CARMELO ASTE Brother James Garner, 56, passed He began receiving his pension in ~-~~~~~ Pensioner his home in Oakland, Calif. 1986. Brother Hicks made his home Pensioner Carmelo Aste, 78, died away June 29. He started his SIU Mattia Occhi­ in San Francisco. FRANCISCO SANTANA July 28. Born in Italy, he started his career in 1977, joining in the port of pinti, 84, died Norfolk, Va. A native of Columbia, July 17. A Brother career with the Marine Cooks & LEONARD KARALUNAS Stewards (MC&S) in San Francisco. Mo., Brother Gamer served in the native ofNew Francisco The steward department member U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1972. The Jersey, he start­ Santana, 68, began receiving his retirement salary steward department member shipped ed his SIU died July 20. He in 1978. Alameda, Calif. was his in the deep sea as well as inland career in 1970 joined the home. divisions during his career. Brother in the port of Seafarers in Gamer first sailed aboard an Allied San Francisco. 1970 in the port SAMUEL BARNETTE Towing Co. vessel. His last voyage Brother Occhipinti first shipped of Houston. was on the SPC 5 Eric G. Gibson, aboard the President Fillmore, an Brother Santana Pensioner operated by Crowley American career in 194 7 American President Lines' (APL) l..d~~=~_Jlllll first sailed Samuel Transport, Inc. Brother Gamer lived in the port of vessel. A member of the steward aboard the Sea-Land Oakland. Born Barnette, 74, Philadelphia. department, he last went to sea on in Puerto Rico, he shipped in the passed away in Norfolk. The Pennsylvania native first went the President Grant, another APL steward department. Brother Santana June 1. Brother GILES GLENDENNING to sea aboard Waterman Steamship vessel. Brother Occhipinti began last sailed on Delta Steamship Lines' Sarn~tt~ join!!d Pensioner Giles Glendent'tit'tg 72 Corp.'s Mobilian. He shipped as a receiving his pension in 1982. He Del Sol. He resided in San Francisco. the SIU in 1953 1 1 member of the deck department. lived in Daly City, Calif. in San Fran­ died June 9. Brother Glendenning Brother Karalunas' final voyage was HARVEYSHERO cisco. A native starred his SIU career in 1956 in the aboard Penn Tankers' Ogden HENRY OWEN of Tennessee, port of Baltimore. The Maryland Pensioner Challenger. He started receiving his he first sailed aboard a Michigan native served in the U.S. Navy r-All'lll~~--i Pensioner ,,,,.,, ... ".. -~... -· Harvey Shern, pension in 1986. Brother Karalunas Tankers vessel. Brother Barnette Reserve from 1947 to 1953. Brother Henry Owen, 76, a d shipped in the steward department Glendenning shipped in both the resided in Kingston, Pa. 78, passed away away July and last worked aboard the Jeb deep sea and inland divisions during July 5. He native of Stuart, a Waterman Steamship Corp. hi s career with the Seafarers. He DAVID KENDRICK 4- jo!,ned the A,q ~ l q;:, ~.Y. ·~ '""=-4!~.. -. ,~.;;r, ea arers in vessel·. e began receiving his retire­ rrt p a y i Pensione; David lte~ fok-:' t5 ', dted Br ther r started his SIU ment compensation in 1995. Brother Inc. vessel. The steward department June 21. The Ohio native started his 1951 in the port of New York. career in 1950 [email protected]!! mad@ hi~ ham m mi;mber last sailed on the Santa carl!er with the Seafarers in the port The Norfolk, in the port of Sunnyvale, Calif. Magdelena, a Delta Steamship Lines of Baltimore in 1960, after serving Va. native first New Orleans. His first trip was vessel. Brother Glendenning started in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. sailed aboard Alcoa Steamship Co. 's aboard Delta Steamship Lines' Del HORACE BEASLEY receiving his retirement income in His first ship was the Marore, an G.H Pendleton. Brother Owen Santos. The deck department mem­ 1987. He made his home in San Ore Navigation Corp. vessel. Brother Horace Beasley. 44. died shipped in the engine department, ber last sailed on the Fa/con Lady, July lj, He began his Cfilt!t!r with Francisco. Brother Kendrick worked in the last working on Delta Steamship operated by Seahawk Management. the SIU earlier this year. Before MATTHEW GOLDFINGER engine depanrnent and last sailed on Lines' Def Sol. He started receiving Brother Shern started receiving his becoming a Seafarer, 'Brother the Sea-Land Freedom. He began Pensioner his retirement pay in 1988. Brother pension in 1986. He was a resident Beasley served in the U.S. Marine receiving his retirement income in Owen resided in Reno, Nev. of Houston. Corps. Born in Elizabeth. N.J .• he Matthew 1985. Brother Kendrick lived in Goldfi11ger 831 shipped as a member of the engine 1 Retsil, Wash. JOSEPH POZZUOLI AH YOU SOON department. Maersk Line's SSG passed away June 23. He Pensioner Pensioner Ah Edward A. Carter Jr. was the only OLAF LEFSAKER vessel on which Brother Beasley joined the Joseph You Soon, 88, :§ailed during his career. He made his Seaferers in Pensioner Olaf Pozzuoli, 78, died Aug. 3. Brother Soon home in Gretna. Va. 1959 in the port Lefsaker, 82, died Aug. 22. of San Francis­ passed away 'Brother Pozzu- · joined the SIU EARL J_ BRANNAN i...---=:~iilii •~-.EJ co. Brother June 21. He " oli started his in 1951 in the Goldfinger, a World War II Yeteran, joined the SIU career in port of San Pensioner Earl served in the U.S. Army from Seafarers in 194 3 in the port Franci co. Born J. Brannan, 72, 1941 to 1945. A native of Buffalo N.Y.. 1944 in the port of Baltimore. in China, the passed away his f'lrsr voyage was on Suwanne of New York. The New York steward depart­ July 14. Brother Steamship Co. 's Company s~ntry. Born in native first sailed on the Steel Archi­ ment member last shipped aboard Brannan started Norway, tect, operated by ISCO Inc. Brother the Sea-Land Mobile. Brother Soon his career with The steward department member last sailed on the USNS Mt. Brother Lefsak.er sailed on a number Pozzuoli shipped in the deck depart­ began receiving his retirement pay the Seafarers in Vernon. Brother Go1dfinger staned receiving of deep sea vessels, among them the ment and last went to sea aboard the in 1978. San Francisco was his 1963 in the pon his retirement pay in 1983. Buffalo, St. Louis, Transindiana and Northern Lights, a Puerto Rico home. of New York. Charfos10n. The engine department Marine Mgmt. vessel. He began re­ L.lffil

18 seatarers LOG November 2001 GUS DARNELL (Ocean Mark A. Flores. Chairman supplied with fresh linen. Shipholding Inc.), Aug. 12- thanked everyone for helping with Educational director urged every­ "' Digest of Shipboard Chairman Michael A. Presser, deck work. He reported payoff one to upgrade skills at Piney Secretary Kevin Marchand, Aug. 31 in Lake Charles, La. Point and be sure STCW and other Union Meetings Educational Director Chris E. Secretary noted trip to West Africa shipping documents are up to date. Chambers, Deck Delegate was good. Some disputed OT No beefs or disputed OT reported. The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard Charles J. Pomraning, Engine reported by deck department dele­ Suggestion made to increase pen­ minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space Delegate Jacob Teiko, Steward gate. Suggestion made to look into sion payment. Crew members limitations, some will be omitted. Delegate Sonia N. Felix. Secretary increased retirement benefits and asked to help keep ship clean­ noted ship due in Charleston Aug. money for return transportation including trash in crew laundry Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. 14 for payoff. Coast Guard inspec­ from foreign trip. Request made room and gear locker-as well as Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union tion and fire drills will take place upon receipt of the ships' minutes. The minutes are then forwarded in port. Educational director A Credit to the SIU to the Seafarers LOG for publication. reminded everyone to get STCW training by first of year. Classes at Piney Point are pretty full, so con­ ENTERPRISE (CSX Lines), July everyone needing basic safety tact school as soon as possible. No 21-Chairman Jay C. Dillon, training to comply with STCW be beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary Franchesca Rose, persistent in trying to get into Request made for copies of con­ Educational Director Dann G. classes at Paul Hall Center. tract with OSI. Highlights of new Manthei, Deck Delegate Mohsin Classes are full, but sometimes an contract covered, including vaca­ A. Ali, Engine Delegate John E. opening appears at last moment tion time and new benefits cover­ Coleman, Steward Delegate due to no-shows. No beefs or dis­ age for dependents. Clarification William E. Smith. Chairman read puted OT reported. Suggestion requested on rotating out after 75 and discussed minutes from last made to increase pension days for days. New VCR to arrive in ship's meeting. He noted receipt of all union members aboard Navy Charleston, S.C. to replace broken wage increase but requested clarifi­ vessels. Request made for infor­ one in lounge. New exercise equip­ cation on budget change by compa­ mation about any new changes to ment bought by captain apparently ny. He also reminded all members insurance policy for members and off-limits to unlicensed crew. to have TRBs signed. Secretary dependents. Everyone asked to /TB NEW YORK (Sheridan From J.W. Bert, master aboard the Ewa (a Matson vessel), comes urged everyone to upgrade at Paul leave room keys on desk, strip Transportation), Aug. 18-Chair­ this photo of Chief Steward Patrick Briggs with a mahi mahi he Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. beds and have fresh linen in rooms man Stephen J. Argay, Secretary caught off the ship's stern. "Not only did he catch it," Bert wrote, "he when disembarking at layoff. Vote and take necessary STCW courses Virgilio A. Donghit, Educational cleaned it and made ceviche out of it. This guy is a credit to the SIU for compliance by Feb. 1, 2002 of thanks given to steward depart­ Director C. Price, Deck Delegate and professional chefs everywhere." The captain and crew say ment for job well done. deadline. Educational director Ron Webb, Steward Delegate "Thank you, Pat." tnlkcd nbout STCW nnd fire fight· USNS STOCKHAM (Amsea), Brian C. Schmeer. Continuing ing certificate renewals. Treasurer problem noted with TV reception. for water filtration system. New announced $10 in ship's fund. July 30--Chairman Andrew removing lint from dryer filter. Barrows, Secretary Stephen Chairman thanked crew members washer and dryer on order which Request made for ice box in each Some beefs reported in engine and for helping out with separation of should be put aboard in Lake steward departments related to Avallone, Educational Director room. Vote of thanks given to Joseph Jenkins, Deck Delegate garbage, trash and plastic items. Charles or Houston. Thanks given travel arrangements and hotel steward department for job well William Bratton, Engine Dele­ Educational director encouraged to steward department for excel­ done. Next port Galveston, Texas. allowances. New ice machine everyone to upgrade skills at Paul lent meals. requested for crew's laundry room. gate Robert E. Lee, Steward Delegate Debra Gardiner. Hall Center and not to wait until PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding PACIFIC (CSX Lines), Aug. 20- Chairman praised entire crew for last minute before applying for Inc.), Sept. 2-Chairrnan Harry EXPEDITION (CSX Lines), July Chairman Lothar G. Reck, fulfilling their jobs throughout STCW training. No beefs or dis­ G. Champagne, Secretary Paul 18- Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Clancy T. Hennigan, Secretary Larry Ewing, Deck shipyard and cargo-loading period. puted OT reported. Suggestion Sullivan, Educational Director made for option of working 2 Educational Director Keith Murray W. Roberson, Deck Delegate Joseph A. Osorio, He talked about arrival in Durban, Jordan Sr., Engine Delegate S. Africa and urged crew members months off and 2 months on. Also Delegate William H. Bubrig III, Stc;vy(ln;i Delegate Jose Jor&e. Knolly T_ Wiltshire, Steward to use caution in pon. Educational requested information regarding Engine Delegate Roy C. Robinson Chairman announced payoff July Delegate Subagio Wibisono. director led discussion about pension benefit increases. Special Jr., Steward Delegate Adolphus 20 in Jacksonville. He thanked all Chairman announced shipping is departments for working well to­ STCW 95 . He re iewed ways to thanks given to steward depart­ C. Young. Chairman noted dues obtain nece ary training and ment for good meals. ext port: good and will only get better. He are to be paid in port of payoff. A gether and talked about merger of reported on new contract and SIU and NMU. He also reminded stressed its imponance for those Jackson vi Ile. member can be pulled off ship for crew member ITlpOrlance of .wish t continue sailin . advised everyone to read LOG, non-payment of dues. He also .of · wh con i contributing to SPAD and of gi:t­ Trea~urer reported $275 in ship's Management), Aug. 20--Chairman reminded everyone of upcoming ting required STCW training by fund and asked for suggestions as room for next mariner. Secretary John J. Wells, Secretary Ronald recognized Aug. 20 as Paul Hall's STCW compliance deadline- Feb. Feb. 1, 2002. Secretary noted to how to spend the money. Some E. Aubuchon, Educational Direc­ 1, 2002. Secretary stated stores everythini:; going well nnd thrutlccd di11puted OT rnported in dcok birthday. Educational director told tor Patrick J _Corle§§ , Deck Dele­ crew that time is running out to received in Houston and thanked member~ for liNplng keep hip department. Suggestion m~de to gttte Funk E. V6gl~l' , Engine everyone for their patience. clean, including separation of plas­ get up gym on board ship. comply with STCW training Delegate Richard Robertson, Educational director led discussion tic items. Educational director requirements. Treasurer announced ENDURANCE (U.S. Ship Steward Delegate Brian T. $306 dollars in ship's fund and an about STCW. Crew members stressed need to upgrade ~kill~ a.t Management), Aug. 6--Chairman McEleney. Chairman thanked equal amount in barbecue fund. expressed desire for satellite dish. Pinc~ Poim facility. Some disputed Romeo L. Lugtu, Secretary everyone for safe tour. Everything Some disputed OT reported in Crew willing to raise funds if com­ OT reported by dc~k delegate. Russell B. Beyschau, Educational going smoothly. Secretary remind­ deck department. Crew members pany meets them half-way. Steward department given vote of ed crew members to help keep ship Treasurer announced $60 in ship's thanks for very good job. Director Kenneth Smith. Bosun happy about SIU-NMU merger. It reported smooth trip and wished clean and set good example. Edu­ gives union stronger voice to fight fund. No beefs or disputed OT LIBERTY SUN (Libeny Mari­ everyone a nice vacation. He cational director stressed impor­ foreign-flag shipping. Suggestion reported. New standard agreement time), July 29-Chairman Joseph brought up issue of coveralls. tance of upgrading skills at Piney made to relocate gym to more suit­ received aboard ship. All agreed it W. Moore, Secretary Douglas A. Crew report they are too hot to Point school. "You have to learn able space. Crew thanked steward looked good and expressed grati­ Neubauer. Educational Director work in and may be possible sa.fe­ more in order to earn more." He department for outstanding job. tude for pay increase. Suggestion Samuel M. Addo, Deck Delc~atc ty problem. Requested union offi­ also advised them to get STCW Next port: Tacoma, Wash. made for change in retirement reg­ Donald L. Davis. Chairman stated cials send lotter to company training before Feb. l, 2002 dead­ ulations. Next port: Norfolk, Va. that after rooru inspeetion, those regarding this matter. Secretary line. Treasurer announced $1,300 SEALAND FLORIDA (U.S. Ship leaving in Malta during ship layup stated great trip with good team­ in ship's fund, to be used for Management), Aug. 5-Chairman SMT CHEMICAL TRADER should tum in safety gear along work in galley. Educational direc­ videotapes, magazine subscrip­ Jose F. Caballero. Secretary Jose (Marine Transport Lines), Sept. with room key. He also added that tor reminded crew of upcoming tions, pool parties and gym equip­ A. Rivera, Educational Director 2--Chairman Raymond A. Tate, company will not pay for extra STCW deadline. Ship has movie ment. Deck dcpo.rtmont delegate Eric D. Bnin, Deck Delegate Secretary Henry Greene Jr., luggage;, Edw;ational director fund from which movies ari: pur­ reminded crew of safety factors Steven H. Ledermann, Engine Educational Director Nikolay advised crew member~ to atknd chased cac;:h trip. Somr; disputed when working on deck, including Delegate Seller T. Brvvks. Entcbev, Deck Delegate Mary R. upgrading classes at Paul Hall OT reported in engine department. wearing ear protection and safety Chairman advised crew members Bado, Steward Delegate Aristide Center and get required STCW Crew discussed new contract and goggles when mixing paint or to renew STCW endorsements. Langlois Ill Chairman announced endorsements. No beefs of disput­ requested some clarifications. chemii;;als and wearing safety belt After Feb. 1, 2002, you can't ship payoff Sept. 4. Educational direc­ ed OT reported. Cost of living Proposal made for second dryer in when working aloft. Engine without them. Secretary thanked tor stressed importance of continu­ ~llownncr; rr;ceived aboard ship. crr;w laundry room and new chairs department delegate expressed all three departments for helping ally upgrading skills at Paul Hall Thanks given to ~teward depart­ for crew mess and lounge. Thanks gratitude to deck department for keep ship clean. Educational direc­ Center. Treasurer reported $3,800 ment for job we11 done;, given to steward department for assistance while tying up ship. He tor urged members to upgrade in ship's fund. No beefs or disput­ good food and ~ervice . Next port: also spoke about hazards of throw­ skills at Paul Hall Center whenev­ ed OT reported. Communications SGT. MATEJ KOCEK (Water­ Long Beach, Calif. ing aerosol cans into incinerator. er possible. Some disputed OT from headquarters regarding pay­ man Steamship Corp.), July 29- No beefs or disputed OT reported. reported in deck department. offs. vacation pay, draws and relief Chuinmm Angelo J. Urti Jr., GUAYAMA (NPR, Inc.), Aug. Mail service aboard ship very slow Request made that, in future, crew read to crew and posted. Secretary Stephen W. R9th, 19-Chainnan J9seph C. Osvriv, to and from U.S. Crew compli­ be informed by e-mail of contract Educational Director Morri~ A_ Secretary Gin::t G . Lightfoot, mented steward department for negotiation results. Special thanks USNS ASSERTIVE (Maersk Jeff, Engine Delegate Robert C. Steward Delegate Ossie D. maintaining high standards of SIU given to chief cook and SA for Lines Ltd.), Sept. 8-Chairman Statham. Chairman announced Hines Jr., Steward Delegate and thanked steward department excellent work during illness of Michael R. O'Connell, Secretary Clarence C. Robinson. Chairman inspection Aug. 20 with payoff in for job well done. "It is a hard job steward. Next port: Houston. Jose K. Sialana. Educational announced payoff Aug. 2 in Jack­ Jacksonville the following day. for the steward to keep up the Director Geoffrey W. Bagley, sonville. Following discharge in Educational director encouraged SULPHUR ENTERPRISE morale aboard ship during the Deck Delegate Walter A. Lichotta Newport News, vessel will enter everyone to upgrade at Piney four-month tour. Thank you (Sulphur Carriers), Aug. 26- shipyard for approximately four Point. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman Michael J_ Proveaux, Jr., Steward Delegate Marjorie L. again." Singled out was Chief Harris. Chairman stated odor of weeks. Bosun reminded everyone reported. Clarification requested Cook McEleney, who puts a lot of Secretary Tran Nee, Educational to practice safe working habits regarding GSU and wiper jobs. effort and extras in every meal. Director Wayne F. Gonsalves, fuel detected in water system dur­ during offload and while in ship­ Suggestion made to open slop Next port: Nagoya, Japan. Steward Delegate Floyd Bishop. ing shipyard period and upon leav­ yard. Secretary said small stores chest aboard ship. Crew member Chairman announced payoff in ing shipyard. Testing found no order, in~luding fresh milk, to be asked to keep noise down on crew OVERSEAS MARILYN (Trans­ Tampa, Fla. Secreta.ry reminded contamination. No beefs or disput­ received prior to ~hipyard period. declc. Next port~: Jachonville; San bulk Carrier Corp.), Aug. 26- those crew members gening off to ed OT reported. Vessel to go into Educational director :sugge:sted Junn. P.R. Chairman Jmm Cutillo, Secretary make sure rooms are clean and ROS for two months.

November 2001 Seafarers LOB 19 Paul Hall Center Classes Tanker Familiarization/Assistant Cargo (DL) - Graduating from the tanker familiarization/assis­ tant cargo (DL) course Sept. 28 are (in no specific order) Ashley Nelson, Patrick Kuhn, Jermaine Williams, Angelo Bottoni, Kareem Joseph, Paul Simpson, Brandon Harold, John Herr, Victor Sahagron, David James, Felix Medina, Miguel Hernandez, Daniel Thompson, Jose Cuevas, Christopher Kemper, Brian Manion, Justin Koger, Michael King, Matthew Himes, Oscar Garcia, Delray Brown, Danny Minor, Hanapiah Ismail, Lester Hoffman and Michael Meany.

See pages 22 and 23 for additional Paul Hall Center class photos.

Welding- completing the two-week welding course Oct. 5 are (from left) George Lockett, Arnido Sindac, Nestor Martinez, John Gilston and Buzzy Andrews (instruc­ tor).

ARPA­ Upgrading deck

bers who com­ pleted the ARPA course Sep. Welding - Under the in~t(U¢ti¢1'1 ¢f Bully AMraws, this group of engine department are (from left, members gained weldinQ experience that will help them accomplish basic temporary or seated) Scott emergency tepeir$ while underway on a workboat or barge. Graduating from the course Dickinson, Robert Aug. 1O are {in cilphabetical order) Charle5 Brad5haw, Louis Champa Jr., Richard Grubbs, Bakeman, (sec­ Mike Kifle, Patrick Mah~r, Lamar Parker, Ricardo Ouinones. Terry Santruce. Christopher ond row) Syke~ and Vernon White. Ferdinand Gabuten, Dennis aboard vessels Hurley, Stephen operated by Final Departures Votta and Michael Contim1ed from page 18 Great Lakes Towing Co.A Daniels. INLAND member of the deck depart· PATRJCK COBBS ment, Brother Gobrukovich Gl\IDSS - Earning their Boatman Patrick C6bhs, 33, died began receiving GMDSS certificates of com­ July 5. Ite started his cnreer with the --"------his retirement pletion sept. 14 are (from left. Seafarers in 1989. The deck depart­ compensaLion in 1984. He lived in trcnt row) Bernabe Pelingon ment member sailed primarily Panama City Beach, Fla. (instructor), Horace Wood, aboard Orgulf Trun5port Co. YC66d6. Peoria, I11. was Boarman Cobbs' PETER JONAS Roger Stewart, John Meyers, home. Donald Bridenstine Jr.. (sec­ Pensioner Peter Jonas, 76, died June ond row) Jose Marrero, 16. Brother Jonas darted his SJU DEFINRIVAS Stephen Votta, William career in 1964, joining in FrMkfort, Pensioner Detin Mich. He served in the U.S. Navy Dekker, Howard Hawrey and Rivas, 67, died from 1942 to 1946. Brother Jonas Brad Wheeler (instructor). July 14. fir t sailed aboard a Mackinac Boatman Rivas TrMsport Co. vessel. The Michigan started his SIU native worked in the engine depart­ career in 1977, ment in both the Great Lakes and joining in the deep sea divisions. He last shipped port of on Straits Car Ferry Service Corp. 's Philadelphia. Chief Wawatam. Brother Jonas start­ --""'"""'~ Born in the ed receiving his pension in 1990. He PhiHppines, he served in the U.S. resided in St. Ignace, Mich. STCW Medical Navy from 1958 to 1977. Boatman Care Provider Rivas worked primarily aboard ARANTIC FISHERMEN - Completing the Mariner Towing (Maritrans) vessels. medical care provider A member of the steward depart­ PAUL PARISI ment, he started colleciing his pen­ course Sept. 28 are Pensioner Paul Parisi, 77, passed (from left, seated) sion in 1996. Boatman Rivas was a ,away June 15. The Massachusetts rnsident of Vir~inia Beach, Va. Mark Watson, native joined the Atlantic Fisher­ Emmanuel Wabe, men's Union in 1944 in Gloucester, Zeoko Nikolic, (sec­ GREAT LAKES Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Parisi spent his ond row) Skip STEVE GOBRUKOVICH entire career working on fishing ves­ McCray, Tracy Reed, Pensioner Steve Geibrukovick, 86, sels. The deck department member Louis Gregoire, Jose passed away Aug. 29. The New started drawing his retirement Marrero and Ken Jersey m1.tive joined I.he Seaforer:s in incom@ in 1984. Brother Parisi lived Graybill. 19:6 and sp~nt his ~nti ~ c~reer in Gloucester. 20 Seafarers LOS November 2001 ~------.... ----~------

······ sEAFAllERSrPAUt ·· HALL .,.CENTER Engine Upgrading Courses • UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Arrival Date of Course Date Completion The following is the schedule through the end of 200 I at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are Fireman/Watertender & Oiler November3 December 14 geared to improve the job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American mar­ itime industry. Welding November24 December 14 Please note that this schedule may change to reflect the needs of the mem­ bership, the maritime industry and-in times of conflict-the nation's security. Students attending any of these classes should check in the Saturday before Safety Specialty Courses their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the Arrival Date of morning of the start dates. For classes ending on a Friday, departure reserva­ Course Date Completion .. 'lions should be made/or Saturday. Seafarers who have any questions regarding the upgrading courses oftered at Government Vessels November 10 November 30 the Paul Hall Center may call the admissions office at (301) 994-0010. November 24 December 14 Basic Fire Fighting/STCW November 10 November16 Basic Safety November 17 November 23 Deck Upgrading Courses November24 November 30 Arrival Date of December 1 December7 December 14 ·::·Course Date Completion December8 ·Decembet 15 December 21 y.: A.ble .Searpan. , (i.ncllfding ~imulator ~· ta. o,k.er Familiarization/ November 11 Novemher24 :... ;. steer!'.!¥ a~~~ssments) . Assistant Cargo (DL) * (*must have basic ji1l! fighting) November 17

November 16 ...... :~ -:~. / ... "'.:'.~·•·: .> .. }.~~ . P~~~,,.(~,. D,R~'J~'!t:.Courses . Ge~er~l ~dtl~~ti6~ -·a~~{~~ll~g~" ~~~s~~ Jr~ '. ~~~l~bt~ · ~~ ·~e·~~d. I~ addition, basic v:ocari,o.nal suppol! prggrarµ}~ou,rses are offered throughout the year, one week .· iir.il;lrj~o ·.· th9 :·: An; ·:: Qhlf?P.; ::: :F,QWT; . Third Mate, Tanker Assistant and Water .· Syryiv:~l co~ses; An iptroduction to computers course will be self-study. _

Start Date of Date Completion

With this application, COPIES of the following must be sent: One hundred and twenty UPGRADING APPLICATION (120) days seatimefor the previous year, one day in the last six months prior to the date your class starts, USMMD (z-card) front and back, front page of your union book indi­ cating your department and seniority, and qualifying seatime for the course if it is Name Coast Guard tested. All FOWT. AB and OMED a11olicants must submit a U.S. Coast Guard ------~------&e ul SZSO with their anplicadon The nayment should be made with a monev order onlv. Address ------payable to LMSS. BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE Telephone ______Date of Birth -----~--- Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D

If the following information is not fill~d out completely. your application will not be proc~ss~d. Social Security# ______Book# ------~ Seniority ______Department ______U.S. Citizen; Yes D No D Home Port

Endorsement(s) or License{s) rt¢w be1d ------LAST VESSEL: ------Rating: ____

Date On:------Date Off: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS/PHC trainee program? D Yes D No SIGNATURE ------DATE If yes. class# ------­ NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only ifyou Have you attended any SHLSS/PHC upgrading courses? D Yes D No present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any ques­ tions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. If yes, course(s) taken ------­ RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Admis!lions Office, PO Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075: or fax to (301) 994-2189. D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes D No The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity institution and admits students, who are otherwise qual­ ified, of any race, nationality or sex. The school complies with applicable laws with regard to admission, Primary 1anguage spoken access or treatment of :studcnt:i in it:i programs or activities. 11/0l

11ovemoe1 2001 Seafarers LOB 21 Paul Hall Center Classes

Basic Safety Training

James Reily, Everett Watkins, LaRue Wilkinson, Mark Stewart, Mick Photo above and below: Samuel Addo, William Blees Jr., Johny Classes Held at Hall, Christopher Janics, Don Tagart, Capt. Bill Turner, David Stillis, Bolton Jr., Joseph Crandley Jr., Francisco Diego, Edward Ellis, Jonathan Weaver, Larry Vouga , Greg Tojong, David Vega, Michael Billy Epps, Clayton Everett, Florencia Farquhar, Allen Faulks, Zoabi. J.O. Willis. Marcelo Solano, Wilfredo Rice. Lionel Taylor, Keith Grandy, Fernando Guity, Johnny Hammock, Mulai Ismail, Paul Hall Center Michael Watson, Terry White and Edwin Taylor. Gregory Jarvi:s, Shaib Jumil, Lloyd LaBeilch, Ge<:>rge Lavender, Erik Lindgren, Jose MM'$(¢, Mauritio Martine~. William McDonald, Clyde McNatt, Donald Midgette, Elida Miguel, Raymond Natel'lir\ Ar"lgel Pel'e~. Steven Phelps, Robert Neal, Delmas Price, Robert Rager, Suzanne Santora, Grant Schuman, William Shelley, Alexander Nichol­ Jorge Soler, Thomas Stephens, Roger Stewart, Justin Valencia Rodriguez, Stephen son, Rubin Mitchell, V~tt~ . R~y w~rrAt\ Rudy wattimAru1 , Stev~ Wells, Michael Wende, Ralph Wical, Paul Ralph Moore, Will~ and Bruce Wright John Mensah, Jacob Matthew, Francisco Miranda, Samuel Norteye, Juan Mamaril, William Lowery, James O'Meara, Abad Martinez, Justino Martinez, James Murphy, Bruce Milburn, Ali Mohsin, Eric Manley, Julius Mathias and Rickey Mason.

William Dize, Catalino Diaz, Samuel Bracero, David Claypool, John Day, Bgnjamine Cruz, Leo Bonser, Todd Desrosiers, Karmen Crawford, Gary Clark, Gray ! Bruber, Dale Beard and Josef I Dudas. !'

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Ali Amran, Ismael Castillo, Flavio Castillo, Mario Bernardez, Joselito Antonio, Roberto Botin, Romeo Azcarate. Bernard Burns, Gertrudis Arzu, Juan Cantalejo, Ar"lthony Brooks, Carlos Castillo, Alex Cheek, Oscar Castillo, William Buhrig Ill, Randolph Bolling, Howard Blake, William Bunch, James Atwell and Martin Allred.

Keith D1.1nnaverit, Jeffrey Fi~lds , John Emrich, Hubert Joseph, David Gannoun. Victorino Echague, Macie GrabOwski, Greg Johnson, MarK Godbold, Yuano lsril, Oscar Garcia, John Grosskurt II and Edilberto Guerrero.

Robert Pagan Jr. , Pablo Lopez, Richard McEvoy, Eduardo Munizaga, James McParlaM, • Nelson Powers . John Lamprecht. Gregory Melvin, George Lockett, Lon Piner, snane W~ldcn Heblich Jr., Melvin Kerns. Carey Heinz. Andy lliscupidez, Jamal Kassim, Rudolph Parrish and 9asil Lopez, Ronald Kitlas, Timothy Hallett. Justo Lacayo, Julio Guity, Julio Guzman, Darryl Messer. Jackson, James Jerscheid. Melvin Guerrero. Muslim Khan , Roderick Hall, Amir Kasim and Gloria Holmes. 22 seatarers LO& NoJ1embel' 2001 Paul Hall Center Classes .,

Basic Safety Training

Classes Held at Kenneth Adams, Efrain Collazo, Anthony Bach, Donte Martin, Ardale Crim, Charlie Carlson, Gregory Carroll, Joseph Bonys, Rubin Casin Jr., Alexander Campbell, Ronald Charles, Jose Paul Hall Center Abdo Ashariki, Sterling Adams, Jesley Callum, Victor Chance, c1rmer, Randall Brown. Nagmadeen Abdo, Jose Adames, Robert Borchester, Blaga Mircea, Adonis Ard Sr., Nestor Agcaoili, TMrM5 Fra~er. Jeanette Bosworth. Ali Hussein, Larry Adbrous, Ernie Aguinaldo, Bryan Patterson, Franklin Coburn, Hussan Stanley Daranda, Robert Albers, James Francis, Terry Bass, Bouqfa, James Buchowski, Timothy Dally, Roderick Bright, Julius Ge>pelend. Albert Alexander. Ngol Allen, Eric Berry, Stephen ~---o:::::;•-"""lilf=""..,..,..,..,,,.....,..,,~~,,..,,,..,...,..,,,,,.,....,.,,.. Anthony Brown, Willie Clemmons Castle, John Barcroft. Kenneth Carruth and Lincoln McRae Ill. and Ramon Camacho.

Raynaldo Ramirez, Louis Robinson, Hussain Saleh, DeJesus Santiago, Gloria Shaprio, Grant Shipley, Arnido Sindac, Glenn Snow, Edward Sosa, Stanley Sporna, David Toves, Gary Truvia, Manuel Uy, Jesus Velazquez, Leroy Woods, Warnie Worthy, Rolf Zurstrassen and Stuart Donovan.

Erik Loret, Billy Love, Jose Macadaiim, .,__.._.~=-= "'----~-__...,. ,icbael Meaay,_S.ye.d Medhi. Ruben Morales. Alejandro Morel, Glenn Naundorf, Domiciano Nonato, Rodolfo Orlanda, Richard Parker, Luis Perez, Nelson Poe, R.afael Prim and George Perry.

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Jose Siinchez, Josiah Tucker, Sifrino Sanchez, Charle~ Sneed, Chaerul Salim, Gordon Smith, Richard Sanderson, Arlie Villasor, Louis Holder Jr., Frank Sanchez:, Osvaldo Sanchez:, Carlos Valerio, Guy Prescott, Victor Perez, Kenneth Smith. Clive Steward. Ken Stratton. Brian Wagoner. Mack Revis, Antjuan Webb, Van Watler, Andres Watler and Juan DeRivera. Roberto Nunez, Joseph Perfetto, James Blanchard, Timothy Olvany, Jackie Jones, James Miller, Arvid Friberg Ill. Jigarov Mircea. George Legg, Jean Nicastri. Walter Matt. Lucas Majia, Roger Mosley Jr., Emmett Neathery, Donald Hood, Edward O'Reilly, Chris Pope, George Jenkins, Alice Poree, Dana Naze, Reginald Hunter, James Johnson, Ali Matari, Michael Perez, Donte Martin, Carlos Nunez:, Khalifa Mohamed and Jose Perea.

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Abdulla Quaraish, Jeffrey Fuller, Rudolph Maycock, Charles Kirksey Ill, Peter Madden, Clyde Steve Ahrean5, Obaid Ali, Carlos Aquino, Ismael Ayala, Anderson Azevedo, Luse. Donald Ouellette, Roberto Gonzalez, George Macaluso, Daisy Joseph, Gregory Greene, Rahal Bagchi, Frank Bennett, Fidel Blanco, Dennis Brown, Gery Byrd, Rene Larry Halley, Eddie Hall, Alan Nelson, Larry Lopez, Wilfredo Lansangan, Roderick Gordon Sr., Cal)allero, Rolando Callejas, Dan Davison, Paul Domes, Ronald Drew, David Samuel Johnson, Charles Nieves, James Haskins, Michael Johnson Sr., Raymond Johnson, Dunklin, Tnomas Allen, Brian Smitn and Oscar Gomez. Abdalla Gaafar and Jerald Galletta. Norember 2001 Seafarers LOB 23 Volume 63 Number 11

t..' ecognizes Sacrifices .... en Around the World Each yeart the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Making Life Better for Seafarers celebrates World Maritime Day, a The ITF believes that the following steps would begin to make a 24-hour period to focus attention on the importance e>f shipping dramatic difference to the lives of seafarers: safety and the marine environ­ • Abolition of the flag-of-convenience system; ment. • Recognition by the public of the vital work which seafarers per­ The IMO is the United Nations form; body whose mandate is to orga­ nize coopcrntion betweett govern­ • Have ports consider banning ships and flags which do not meet ments fot rtgulating international minimum standards set by UN agencies; shipping and encouraging the • Reward good shipowners and penalize bad ones; adoption of the highest standards • Fine companies for using substandard ships to deliver their of maritime safety. products; This year's theme for the Sept. 27 event was "Globalization- The • Shipowners and unions to discuss and implement the reforms Cost to the Seafarer." Its aim was proposed by the International Commission on Shipping (an to celebrate the importance of independent commission of experts); seafarers and inform the public on • Increase the number of crew members aboard a ship; and the sacrifices they make to help World Maritime Day in Washington, D.C. was observed in the office of • Retention of cabotage (protection of coastal trade) to encour­ ki:d, clothe and hou~e the rest of (Acting) Maritime Administrator Bruce CarltM {l~ft) . With him (from the the world. left) are Stew~rt How