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Official Voice of the International

Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

Fighting for Maritime Jobs Amidst Partisan Conflict in Washington

MLL Sealand Comet Saves Yachtsman Caught in TyphoonWSF Captains Choose MM&P in State-Imposed ReferendumHarold Daggett Is New ILA PresidentMM&P FEMG Members Are in the News

Vol. 47, No. 5 Sept. - Oct. 2011 The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO

NEWS BRIEFS��The Master, Mate & Pilot (ISSN 0025-5033) is the official voice of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (International Marine Division of the ILA), AFL-CIO. © 2011 IOMMP. Published bimonthly at MM&P Headquarters, 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953.

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Table of Contents

Vol. 47, No. 5 September-October 2011

News Briefs 1 MLL Sealand Comet crew rescues yachtsman in typhoon; MSP funding advances in Congress; MM&P speaks out against MARAD's Jones Act waivers for Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil shipments; Rep. Frank LoBiondo introduces anti-piracy bill; new ILA President Harold Daggett vows new push to protect longshore jobs, closer ties with ILWU; MM&P FEMG members are in the news!

Washington Observer 12MM&P and MIRAID, fighting harder for maritime jobs in a legislative arena where gridlock is the rule.

MM&P Health & Benefit Plans 15A Quick Guide to Medicare.

MITAGS 18The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a group of Brazilian pilots carry out advanced simulation exercises at MITAGS.

MM&P Federal Credit Union 19Check out our new money-saving vehicle loans! Switch now and save!

MM&P Directory 20

Cross’d the Final Bar 24

Thank you for contributing to the PCF! 26

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About the CoverA bird's eye view of Dutch Harbor, principal port of dispatch for the Alaska Marine Pilots. For the past 20 years, this group of 10 men has been the sole provider of state-sanctioned pilotage services for western Alaska, which includes the Beaufort, the Chukchi and the Bering Sea.

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Official Voice of the International

Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

Fighting for Jobs Amidst Partisan Conflict in D.C.

Sealand Comet Saves Yachtsman Caught in TyphoonWSF Captains Choose MM&P in State-Imposed ReferendumHarold Daggett Is New ILA PresidentFEMG Members Are in the News

Vol. 47, No. 5 Sept. - Oct. 2011 The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO

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NEWS BRIEFS��Sealand Comet Crew Saves Yachtsman Caught in TyphoonThe officers and crew of MLL’s Sealand Comet saved a lone yachtsman caught in a typhoon off the coast of Japan on July 24. The MLL ship encountered the typhoon after it left Yokohama on its way back to Los Angeles. “We were almost out of the typhoon when we received the distress call,” said Sealand Comet Capt. Frank Warnekros. “The waves were 15-20 feet high and a 34-40 knot wind was blowing out of the south when we turned around and went back 100 miles into the typhoon to rescue the sailboat.” Besides Warnekros, the other MM&P members aboard the vessel at the time of the rescue were Chief Mate Gerard Degenova II, Second Mate Daniel Hall and Third Mate Julien Maurel. The yachtsman, Joe McCracken, “had been bouncing around in the typhoon for five days,” Warnekros said. The yacht’s engine was working some-what, but its sails had been ripped to shreds. As the crew of Sealand Comet evaluated how the vessel would handle in a close maneuver in the extreme weather conditions, Warnekros spoke with McCracken on the radio, asking whether he felt able to climb a pilot ladder. “He still had water, and he was still alert,” Warnekros said. The crew lowered the pilot ladder down with a cargo net. “He grabbed the cargo net, and then the ladder,” Warnekros said. “He actually leapt for the cargo net… that wasn’t in the plans.” The crew of Sealand Comet then hoisted the ladder up. The 33-year-old McCracken had left the United States in 2007 and was sailing around the world on his own. “The saving of Mr. McCracken’s life can be directly attributed to the training and skill of the Sealand Comet officers and crew, capably demonstrated under extreme weather conditions,” said MLL Vice President Ed Hanley.

The crew of MLL Sealand Comet sailed 100 miles back into a typhoon to rescue the stranded yacht. (Back row, standing) Third Assistant Engineer, Cal Maritime Engine Cadet, Chief Engineer, Chief Steward, First Assistant Engineer, Chief Cook, and MM&P member Third Mate Julien Maurel; (second row, standing): AB Maintenance 1, 4 x 8 AB, QMED, 12 x 4 AB, 8 x 12 AB, Second Assistant Engineer, Bosun, and MM&P member Second Mate Daniel Hall; (front row) AB Maintenance 2, Electrician, BR, DEU and (standing) MM&P member Chief Mate Gerard DeGenova.

Capt. Frank Warnekros and rescued yachtsman Joe McCracken.

When MLL’s Sealand Comet arrived, the yacht’s engine was still working, but its sails had been ripped to shreds. It had been pummeled for five days by the waves driven by the typhoon.

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Piracy Legislation Clears House Committee Legislation introduced by Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.) to combat piracy has been cleared by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill, “The Piracy Suppression Act of 2011,” reflects a number of positions taken by MM&P and others in our industry. It would, for example, place a greater responsibility on federal agencies to protect U.S.-flag vessels carrying government-generated cargoes, including those shipped under the Food for Peace and other foreign aid programs. It would do so by requiring agencies to either provide security personnel or reimburse owners for the cost of providing armed personnel. The legislation would also direct the U.S. government to seek reimbursement for costs incurred in protecting a foreign-flag vessel from piracy. HR 2839 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review and action. MM&P and others in our industry will be working with the committee to ensure that the bill is consistent with the positions we have taken in numerous international forums.

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Number of Pirate Attacks Up 36 Percent in First Half of 2011Reported pirate attacks were up 36 percent in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period last year, but the number of actual hijackings has declined. According to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), there were 266 attacks in the first six months of 2011, compared to 196 in the same period last year. Somali-based pirates were responsible for more than 60 percent of the attacks. As of June 30, they held 420 mariners and 20 vessels hostage. “In the past six months, Somali pirates attacked more vessels than ever before and they’re taking higher risks,” said IMB Director Pottengal Mukundan. “This June, for the first time, pirates fired on ships in rough seas in the Indian Ocean during the monsoon sea-son. In the past, they would have stayed away in such difficult conditions.” Although Somali pirates are more active this year, mounting 163 attacks compared to 100 in the first six months of 2010, they managed to hijack fewer ships: 21 in the first half of 2011 compared with 27 in the same period last year. This, the report says, is due to tougher ship defenses and the activities of international naval forces. An increase in the number of particularly violent attacks has been registered on the coast of West Africa. The report listed 12 attacks on tankers off Benin since March, an area where no attacks had been reported in 2010.

Jones Act Waivers Spur Industry Outrage, Hill ActionDespite the availability of U.S.-flag, Jones Act-qualified tonnage, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) this summer issued a series of “non-availability” rulings that resulted in more than 45 waivers of the Jones Act. The waivers allowed foreign-flagged, foreign-crewed vessels to carry oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), denying American ships the business and American crews the jobs. MM&P and MIRAID have joined others in our industry in vigorously protesting the waivers. “At this time of high unemployment, we are appalled that the government would take such actions,” said the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD), in a statement released on behalf of its affiliates, including MM&P. “When it comes to transporting the reserve oil, U.S. mariners and U.S. ships are ready and able—yet they’ve been left at the docks.” In issuing the waivers for the carriage of strategic petroleum reserve oil, the current Maritime Administration has issued more Jones Act waivers than have been issued by all previous Maritime Administrations combined, MTD pointed out. Our outrage and disappointment are shared by key members of Congress. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) added a provision address-ing the Jones Act waivers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding plan for fiscal year 2012. Landrieu’s provision prohibits Jones Act waivers for the transport of SPR oil until adequate measures have been taken to ensure the use of U.S.-flag ves-sels. It also requires DHS to notify Congress within 48 hours of any requests for waivers. The bill has been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now pending action by the full Senate. In her efforts to address the situation, Landrieu has been joined by a number of colleagues from both political parties in the House of Representatives and the Senate, including Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) and Reps. Charles Boustany (R-La.), Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), Peter King (R-N.Y.), Candice Miller (R-Mich.), Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.).


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Coast Guard Bill Addressing Medical Evaluations Moves Forward The House Committee on Transportation has approved the Coast Guard authorizations legislation for fiscal year 2012. The bill, HR 2838, is now cleared for action by the full House of Representatives. Included in the legislation is a requirement that the Coast Guard provide Congress with a report on the adequacy of the National Maritime Center (NMC) merchant mariner medi-cal evaluation program, as well as on alternatives to the NMC program as it is currently configured. The report must include an analysis of how a system similar to those in place at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration could be adopted by the Coast Guard. Congress also wants the Coast Guard to explain what modifications to its merchant mariner medical evaluation program will be required under the amendments to the STCW Convention that go into effect in January 2012.

MM&P Participates in Operation Trojan Horse 2011MM&P was proud to participate this year in Operation Trojan Horse, the annual mari-time security exercise sponsored by the State University of New York Maritime College (SUNY). The focus of the program is auditing the security preparedness of port facilities and commercial vessels. In the context of the opera-tion, New York Naval Militia personnel work together with state and federal officials and law enforcement agencies to assess homeland secu-rity threats and test security plans. The exercise mimics major maritime incidents that could directly affect port security. Using as a foundation the training they had received in the MITAGS Port-Company-Ship Security Officer course, MM&P Vice President Steven Werse and MM&P Contracts Officer J. Lars Turner served as security evaluators, car-rying out facility and ship security vulnerability assessments in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. A “playbook of scenarios” was used throughout the exercise, with the Coast Guard evaluating local conditions and notifying the maritime community of any changes to the MARSEC levels. Werse and Turner compiled “After Action Reports” and “Lessons Learned,” all of which were submitted to the Executive Director of Trojan Horse Major Gen. Robert Wolf, USMC commander of the New York Naval Militia, and his senior staff at the debriefing.

Representatives of MM&P meet with Operation Trojan Horse staff in the Situation Room at SUNY. (Left to right) USCG Senior Marine Inspector Lt. Russell Amacher, MM&P Contracts Officer J. Lars Turner, MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Capt. Steven Werse, USMC Major Gen. Robert L. Wolf, USNR Capt. Joseph Ahlstrom, professor of marine transportation at SUNY Maritime College.

Waterman Wins Military Sealift Command ContractMM&P-contracted Waterman Steamship Company is the suc-cessful bidder in Military Sealift Command’s RFP for an ice-class dry cargo vessel. The initial contract term is one year, with four one-year option periods. “Hats off to work done behind the scenes by Capt. Peter Stalkus and at MM&P headquarters by Contracts Officer Lars Turner,” said MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer Don Marcus. “It’s great to see our members recapture these jobs that they performed so professionally in years past.” Waterman has reflagged to U.S. registry the ice-class dry cargo motor vessel Federal Patroller, built in 2000 and previ-ously operated under the Cyprus flag. The main missions of the vessel, which has been renamed Green Wave, will be to resupply operation Deep Freeze, bringing supplies to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and to support Operation Pacer Goose, which coor-dinates delivery of heavy vehicles and container cargo to Thule Air Force Base, Greenland.


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Maritime Security Program Funding Advances Fiscal year 2012 funding for the Maritime Security Program (MSP) took a step forward at the begin-ning of September when the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations approved legisla-tion funding the Department of Transportation, including MSP. As approved by the committee, $174 million will be appropriated to support the operation of the U.S.-flag MSP fleet in fiscal year 2012. This is the amount requested by the Administration which, when added to the amount of funds already available, will fully implement MSP in the next fiscal year. The legisla-tion is now cleared for action by the full House of Representatives.

Harold Daggett Elected ILA President Harold Daggett was unanimously elected president of the International Longshoremen’s Association during the ILA’s quadrennial convention in Hollywood, Fla., in July. He suc-ceeded Richard Hughes Jr., a longtime friend of MM&P from the Port of Baltimore, who did not seek re-election. MM&P is the marine affiliate of the ILA. MM&P International President Tim Brown seconded Daggett’s nomination. In a rousing speech that time and again brought cheer-ing delegates to their feet, Daggett vowed to increase union organizing, work closely with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) on the West Coast, oppose the elimination of union jobs and do everything in his power to protect the jurisdiction of the ILA. “It is my intention to bring the ILA closer to the ILWU,” Daggett said. “We have many matters of mutual interest in dealing with management in protecting our jurisdictions and memberships.” He said he would ask ILWU President Bob McEllrath to sit in on the next round of ILA contract negotiations, which are expected to begin this autumn. McEllrath, who was seated in the audience, rose to his feet dur-ing Daggett’s speech to enthusiastically endorse the solidarity pledge on behalf of all of the ILWU’s members. Daggett said the ILA would demand that import containers be weighed at the piers to ensure both that they are safe and that carriers pay the required tonnage-based container royalty fees. “I want a scale on every pier,” he said. He also told the thousands in the audience that the ILA will be more aggressive in organizing and will conduct extensive research on companies’ finances before entering into negotiations. During discussion of the resolutions that were submitted to the convention, Daggett reaffirmed the ILA’s commitment to MM&P and pledged to spare no effort to unify all sectors of the ILA.

Newly elected ILA President Harold Daggett has pledged to do everything in his power to oppose the elimination of union jobs.

Please Send Us Your E-Mail Address!To promote the use of the most cost-effective communications tools, the MM&P General Executive Board at its July meeting gave headquarters staff the go-ahead to rely increasingly on e-mail communications. Examples of the type of material that could be e-mailed to members in the future include news alerts on Congressional action, news stories involving the Jones Act, breaking union news, and communications related to MM&P collective bargaining agreements and benefit plans. MM&P officials will also use e-mail to communicate with individual members and applicants and to gather informa-tion in aid of contract enforcement proceedings. As a first step in this process, MM&P asks all applicants, members, permittees and pensioners to send us their e-mail addresses. Except to the extent required by law, the e-mail addresses will not be shared with any entity outside of MM&P and e-mail communica-tions will be used only for union-related business. E-mail addresses will be handled by MM&P with the same level of privacy as your postal mailing address. If you would like to receive MM&P communications electronically, please send your full name, membership group, the last four digits of your social security number and your e-mail address to [email protected]. Please note: The e-mail list for The Wheelhouse Weekly is separate from the e-mail list for all other union communications. The Wheelhouse Weekly e-mail list is separate because many non-members subscribe to The Wheelhouse Weekly. The fact that you are receiving The Wheelhouse Weekly does not mean that you will be on the union communication e-mail list. MM&P applicants, members, permittees and pensioners who want to be on the union e-mail list should make sure that their current e-mail address is on file. If you do not already receive The Wheelhouse Weekly but would like to, please send an e-mail to [email protected] asking to be added to the e-mail list for The Wheelhouse Weekly.


MM&P Joins Other Unions in Urging Action on Lifeboat Safety Recent International Maritime Organization (IMO) proposals to reduce the number of lifeboat accidents do not go nearly far enough, according to MM&P and other maritime unions. Earlier this summer, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee approved long-awaited amendments to the SOLAS Convention and the Life Saving Appliance Code on lifeboat release-hook mechanisms. “We have been debating the topic of lifeboat safety at the IMO for the past four years,” said MM&P Pilots Group Vice President George Quick, who represents MM&P in a number of international forums. “We are not completely satisfied with the outcome: it’s only a halfway measure.” In particular, unions and ship owners are concerned that proposals on hook stability and vibration testing were not advanced by the Maritime Safety Committee. Although the IMO has agreed on interim requirements for the use of fall preventer devices, the indus-try argues that a permanent secondary safety system that would lock all movable parts of a release hook and reduce the risk of vibration should be included in the design of new hooks. “The additional safety assurance provided by such a measure during drills and particularly during lifeboat recovery appears com-pelling, especially because an appropriate vibration test has yet to be identified,” the unions and ship owners said in a statement released this summer and published in The Nautilus Telegraph, the magazine of the U.K. and Dutch officers’ union. Under the amendments to the SOLAS Convention, ship owners will be required by no later than July 2019 both to ensure that their vessels are equipped with safer on-load release mechanisms and to replace release hooks not complying with the amended LSA Code. The importance of the agreement has been underlined by recent accidents involving a U.K. car carrier and a French containership. In the second case, an officer and a cadet were killed and another crew member was seriously injured in April when part of the davit arrangement failed during recovery of a lifeboat aboard the CMA CGM Christophe Colomb at the port of Yantian. The investigation by France’s marine accident bureau found that the immediate cause of the accident was the absence of a spring pin in the forward pulley block of the davit. A spokesman for the International Transport Workers Federation said the recent IMO proposals “do not resolve the issue of defec-tive equipment.” In the meantime, he added, “seafarers are dying.”

Post Cards From the Philadelphia Express MM&P members aboard Hapag Lloyd’s Philadelphia Express send greetings to the rest of the fleet!

(All photos by MM&P member Christopher Hendrickson.)

A heavy-lift Siemens turbine being loaded aboard Philadelphia Express by a floating crane in the port of Antwerp. Capt. David A. Sulin (left) and Chief Mate Christopher Hendrickson.

The Philadelphia Express and a sunset over the Schelde River as the ship departs Antwerp.

Philadelphia

Express fogged

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in Houston.



Customers Flock to “Made in America” Store A store that carries only products that are 100 percent American-made is attracting hundreds of visitors to the tiny town of Elma, N.Y. “Dozens of tour buses have added Elma as a stop this year,” according to a report that aired recently on National Public Radio (NPR). “On their way to scenic sites like Niagara Falls, these tourists are squeezing in a visit to the Made in America store.” Shop owner Mark Andol boards the buses to welcome clients personally and to explain that shopping at the store is a patriotic gesture. “Made in this country by American workers, and the money stays in our economy,” he says. “So, enjoy yourself.” For Andol, NPR reported, the decision to open the Made in America store has a personal as a well as a commercial component: several years ago, the welding company he owns had to lay off almost half its 70-person workforce after losing major contracts to foreign competitors. In the beginning, the store stocked just 50 items. Now it offers more than 3,000 products. You won’t find everything, of course: there are no electric can openers, coffee makers or just about anything electronic. Prices are competitive. Jeans cost $30, while $14 will buy you a T-shirt that says, “China is a long drive to work.” Store manager Rob Weylan makes sure every product, right down to the packaging materials, is 100 percent American made. Vendors have to state where each component of a product is made and sign letters of authenticity. This step is essential because loop-holes in Federal Trade Commission rules allow many items to be labeled “Made in the USA” when it’s only partly true. Weylan says he spends hours verifying manufacturers’ claims. Andol says sales have doubled from this time last year, but the store is investing all revenue in new products, so he has not taken home a profit. He says he is already in contact with people who want to open up franchises.

Former MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Robert Darley, Dot Darley and Dodi May.

MM&P Members Attend Marine Society of New York DinnerThe Marine Society of New York, a charitable and educational organization whose membership is composed entirely of current and former officers of U.S.-flag merchant ships, held its annual dinner earlier this year in Manhattan. Among the attendees were a number of MM&P members and their families. The society, which was formed in colonial days, was formally chartered by King George III in 1770 to “...improve maritime knowledge and relieve indigent and distressed shipmasters, their widows and orphans...” Among the early hon-orary members of the society was President George Washington.

Richard Hoey, Howard Wyche and MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Steve Werse.

Former MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Rich May, Glen Strathearn and Richard Hoey.


Greetings From Our Members Aboard Maersk Wyoming!MM&P members aboard Maersk Wyoming took time out of their busy schedules during a change of crew to congratulate Capt. Craig A. Rumrill for completing his first trip as master of the vessel on the MECL 1 service. Rumrill (center) is permanent chief officer aboard the Wyoming. With him are (left to right) Chief Mate Scott B. Reed, Capt. Kevin G. Coulombe, Capt. William J. Dutour and Chief Mate J. Andrew Swan.

Merchant Marine “Forever Stamps” Issued Aboard Liberty Ship John Brown The Postal Service in July released four “forever stamps” that salute the contributions made by American merchant mariners to our country’s economy and national secu-rity. The stamps feature a container ship, a Liberty ship, a clipper ship and an auxiliary steamship. MM&P members and headquarters staff attended a ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and another in Baltimore aboard the Liberty ship John W. Brown. The last postage stamp honoring the merchant marine was a green 3-cent stamp, issued in February 1946, which showed a Liberty ship loading cargo. The Honorable Helen Delich-Bentley, a former maritime commissioner and member of Congress who has consistently been an advocate for the U.S.-flag maritime industry, was named Baltimore’s Honorary Postmaster for the ceremony. “I’m so glad that the Postal Service is again recognizing the United States Merchant Marine,” Bentley said. “This honor is long overdue.”

MITAGS Instructor Jim Clements and Lee Kincaid, president of the American Maritime Congress, attended the ceremony aboard the SS John Brown that marked the release of the merchant marine commemorative stamps.

ILWU Fights to Protect Jurisdiction in LongviewMembers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and community activists have conducted a series of “wildcat” protests this summer at the EGT grain terminal in Longview, Wash. Wildcat protests are demonstrations that are not authorized by the labor union to which the employees belong. Over 100 arrests have been made in the course of the demonstrations, and a contempt cita-tion was issued against the ILWU on Sept. 15 by Federal Judge Ronald B. Leighton. The EGT terminal is owned and operated by a consortium of three companies: Missouri-based Bungie, South Korea-based STX Pan Ocean and Japan-based Itochu Corp. EGT’s new grain elevator is the first to be built on the West Coast in almost 25 years. After securing tax and land concessions from the local community, EGT signed an agreement with the Port of Longview that obligated EGT to staff the facility with ILWU members. EGT also negotiated directly with ILWU Local 21–then walked away from the talks and hired a subcontractor who employed some workers covered by an agreement with the Operating Engineers Local 107. EGT is now suing the Port of Longview–and taxpayers–in court, claiming that they were never obligated to hired ILWU members despite signing agreements with the port and negotiating with ILWU Local 21. On Sept. 7, several groups of protesters gathered on the train tracks near the ports of Vancouver and Longview and allegedly blocked a train carrying a load of grain. ILWU President Bob McEllrath was among several who were briefly detained on that day by police. “It shouldn’t be a crime to fight for good jobs in America,” McEllrath said. Early the next morning, hundreds of workers entered the facility, opening the doors of the railroad cars and allowing grain to spill onto the ground. Police said some windows were broken. No arrests were made at the time, but several have been made since the incident. MM&P members have joined other unions over the course of the summer in demonstrations outside the EGT facility to support the ILWU members.



Former ILA Leader John M. Bowers Dies at 88John M. Bowers, who led the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) from 1987 until 2007, died Aug. 22 at the age of 88. “John Bowers’ tenure as president of the ILA was marked by consensus and bridge building,” said MM&P International President Tim Brown. “He listened to all but kept his focus on benefits and wages for the ILA membership. He will be missed for his human touch and sense of humor.” “The ILA family and the entire labor movement has lost one of its most important figures,” said ILA President Harold Daggett. “John Bowers helped shape the ILA into one of the most successful unions. Our respect throughout the country and around the world is a tribute to him.”

MM&P Members Approve All Shipping Rules and Work Rules Ballot ItemsMembers of MM&P’s Offshore Group have approved all the items on the Shipping Rules and Work Rules ballot. The votes were counted on Thursday, Aug. 11, at MM&P Headquarters in Linthicum Heights, Md. The union extends sincere thanks to Ballot Committee Members Ted Bernhard and Jake O’Boyle. This referendum was particularly important because some of the measures will affect Shipping and Port Relief Officer dispatch procedures. Details regarding the shipping rules and work rules items that were approved have been posted in the Members Only section of www.bridgedeck.org. We salute those members who took an active role in the process. MM&P has a transparent and democratic hiring hall system whereby our membership bids on Offshore and Port Relief Officer employment. This referendum and others like it ensure that our shipping procedures and Work Rules serve the needs of our membership

Birger Rasmussen, a good friend, steadfast union supporter and long-time MM&P official, will be greatly missed by everyone in the MM&P community. Birger died on March 20, after a long and distinguished career, both as a merchant mariner and as an MM&P representative. A tireless advocate for MM&P members and the trade union movement, he kept up his activities after retiring in the mid-1990s and was frequently seen at labor events in the Puget Sound area. A native of Scandinavia, Birger started out in the Danish merchant marine and began working aboard U.S. flag vessels in the early 1960s. He worked aboard seagoing tugs and merchant ships in the early part of his career, shipping out of Yokohama and making many trips to Viet Nam during the war. As a tug master, he worked extensively with Alaska Tug & Barge Company and Crowley. As an MM&P representative, he was a fine negotiator and advocate for our members. Among his many talents, Birger was a computer and electronics wizard. He was often seen at the MM&P Offshore Hall, solving computer/IT problems. A true mariner and union brother, Birger will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

Remembering Long-Time MM&P Official Birger Rasmussen


A Big Win for MM&P Washington State Ferry Captains By an overwhelming margin, Washington State Ferry captains have cast their votes for MM&P representation in a state-imposed refer-endum aimed at eliminating their collective bargaining rights. The vote took place after months of attacks against our organization and our members by anti-labor politicians, which culminated in a legislatively imposed measure that could have stripped the ferry captains of union representation. But MM&P members, with the support of other Washington state unions, rolled back the attempt to legislatively decertify the bar-gaining unit’s legitimate, democratically chosen labor representative. When the votes were counted in Olympia, 75 of the 80 members who returned their ballots cast their votes for MM&P representation. (The other five voted for no representation.) “When all of this began, there was one highly professional bargaining unit of captains and mates who had partnered with the state and provided an unmatched safety and performance standard to the public for over fifty years,” said MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray. “We will now move forward with negotiating new agreements for the captains-only bargaining unit and the mates-only bargaining unit.” “Prior to the next union meeting, I will circulate some ideas on how to proceed with setting up two negotiating teams: one for our captains bargaining unit and one for our mates,” said MM&P Regional Representative Tim Saffle. “Both will be fully represented in accordance with our longstanding democratic processes.” “Our membership is united and will pass every test as it comes up,” Murray said.

Commissioner Swanson, We Wish You Fair Winds and Following Seas!MEC Commissioner John Swanson (center) receives a plaque on behalf of the MM&P membership from UIG Vice President Mike Murray (left) and PMR Regional Representative Tim Saffle. Swanson is leaving the Marine Employees Commission after eight years of service to Washington State, the ferry system and its employees. The plaque reads, "In recognition of your exceptional and dedicated service as chairman of the Marine Employees Commission since 2003."

A Visit With Our Members at WSFMM&P United Inland Group regional representatives and MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer Don Marcus spent time in Washington State recently with our members who work at Washington State Ferries. Aboard one of the Hyak-class ferries, (top photo, from left to right) Chief Mate Robert Farmer and Capt. Perry Squires with UIG representatives Eduardo Iglesias, Charlie Malue and Ray Shipway. Aboard the Chetzemoka ferry (bottom photo, left to right) Don Marcus with Capt. Paul Bellison, Eduardo Iglesias, Chief Mate Wayne Smith and MM&P Regional Representative Tim Saffle.

MM&P Salutes “Big Al” Jana! MM&P tank officers at Foss and their families got together in Los Angeles this summer to give “Big Al” Jana a hearty send-off on the occasion of his retirement. (Front row, left to right) Mike Arella, Wally Morris, Daniel Zufferey, MM&P United Inland Group (UIG) Vice President Mike Murray, Anthony Palazzolo, “Big Al” Jana, (back row) Glen Reskusich, MM&P UIG Regional Representative Ray Shipway, Elvis Amalfitano, Jason Pieniazek, Antonio Amalfitano and Tim Black. Murray presented Al with a certificate of appreciation for his 30 years of MM&P membership.


Officers on Dredges Essayons and Yaquina Honor MM&P Government Fleet RepMM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski received a moving tribute recently from members of the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG) who sail aboard the Army Corps Dredges Essayons and Yaquina: a plaque inscribed with the Bible verse, “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” The plaque, a beautiful card and framed photos were presented to Randi at MM&P’s New York/New Jersey Hall, in appreciation for her “continued time and effort supporting the MM&P mem-bers onboard the dredges Essayons and Yaquina.” Dredge Essayons Navigation/Dredge Control Officer Steve Perry of the Portland Army Corps District presented Ciszewski with the plaque. “I was overwhelmed,” Ciszewski said. “I’ve received many awards throughout my 30-plus years in the maritime industry, but this is by far the most significant because it’s from members to whom I answer on behalf of MM&P. I’m honored to be an MM&P member affiliated with officers, gentle-men, and families who make so many sacrifices every day in support of our great nation,” she said.

Dredge Essayons Navigation/Dredge Control Officer Steve Perry of the Portland Army Corps District recently presented MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski with a plaque on behalf of the members who sail aboard Essayons and Yaquina. The plaque is inscribed: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

MM&P CNO Management “Partnership” ContinuesMM&P represents Civil Service pilots employed by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). CNO and MM&P maintain a produc-tive and positive labor-management relationship that benefits the members and management alike. “Our working relationship is the epitome of partnership,” says MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski. “The relationship is decades old and based on mutual trust and respect.”

MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski met recently with CNO Chief Negotiator Frank Vitacco (left) and CNO Management Partners Tom Crane (center) and Gary Adriani (far right).

All Civil Service Mariners Please Share Your Story!To generate public awareness of the essential work being carried out on a day-to-day basis by the men and women who work for the federal government, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) has launched a new blog called, “I Am a Federal Employee.” The site highlights the importance of public sector employees to our nation and the sacrifices they make in the name of public service. MM&P and NFFE are members of the Federal Workers Alliance (FWA), the coalition that was formed to defend public sector workers from the unjust attacks that are increasingly being launched against them, most recently in the context of the ongoing budget battles. Together, the FWA unions represent more than 300,000 federal workers. America’s hard-working and dedicated federal employees don’t get nearly the credit they deserve! The stories of tens of federal workers have already been posted on iamafederalemployee.org. All members of the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG) are encouraged to e-mail a description of their work and a photo of themselves to be posted on the site. To tell your story, send an e-mail and a photo to [email protected].



MM&P-Crewed Ships in Government Fleet Win Safety AwardsMilitary Sealift Command (MSC) has recognized five ves-sels with MM&P licensed deck officers on board for their excellent safety records. The five are USNS Flint, USS Emory S. Land, USNS Catawba, USS Frank Cable and USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin. “Senior shipboard personnel aboard these vessels have established a safety culture in which all crew members’ safety concerns and opinions on safety are valued,” said a spokes-man for MSC in an official release to the press. The USNS Flint won in the category of Auxiliary, Combat Logistics Force. The USS Emory S. Land won in the category of Auxiliary, Strategic Sealift. In addition to a plaque and a certificate, each ship receives $15,000 to be used to improve the quality of shipboard life. For their exemplary commitment to safety and excellent safety performance records, USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin, USNS Catawba and USS Frank Cable received honorable mentions.

USNS Flint (left) and USS Emory S. Land (below) will each receive a plaque, a certificate and a monetary award from MSC for the successful efforts of onboard personnel to promote a safety culture.

MSC Licensed Deck Officers Meet With Government Fleet Rep

LDOs Heather Schon, Ed Johnson and Samuel Thompson aboard USNS Supply at Earle NWS with MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski.

MM&P members sailing aboard fast combat support ship USNS Supply met with MM&P Government Fleet Rep Randi Ciszewski this summer to discuss ongoing negotiations with Military Sealift Command. Among the topics discussed: the weight restriction of 295 lbs that will affect approximately 16 members of the bargaining unit; MM&P’s efforts to ensure members are not saddled with overseas medical bills by upholding the traditional Government Letter of Guarantee versus Federal Employee Health Benefit Program for payment of expenses incurred while overseas for work-related injuries and illnesses; the MSC program to remove harmful trans-fats from food items; and the additional collateral duties being assigned to MSOs, who are now being deemed “health coordinators” by MSC. “MM&P is the only voice for every Master, Mate and MSO sailing with MSC, so join our Union and become a dues-paying member,” Ciszewski says.


WASHINGTON OBSERVER

Reforming the tax code to stimulate the U.S. maritime industry. Encouraging private investment in American-flag ves-

sel operations. Acting to enhance the interna-tional competitiveness of our industry in the global environment. Preserving and creating American maritime jobs. These continue to be our objectives in Washington, D.C. There are in fact many actions that Congress could take to help achieve what we have all been fighting for: a stronger, larger, more competitive U.S.-flag mari-time industry. As anyone who watches the news or reads a newspaper knows, the 112th Congress began in an environment of extreme uncertainty and with an unprecedented number of new members, many of whom had little or no prior public service experience. No one could predict with any confidence how these newly elected members of Congress would transition from the political campaigns of 2010 to a governing role this year. But ten short months later, the uncertainty has evaporated: we now know that this Congress is controlled by an uncompromis-ing minority and dominated by extreme partisanship. The result is that even the most routine legislation is subject to protracted debate, and the good of the nation takes second place to the doc-trinaire positions espoused by various political factions. For the U.S.-flag maritime industry and American maritime workers, the situation is not only unfortunate but dangerous. The continued refusal of members of Congress to work together—and to act on behalf of the American people—means that a number of worthwhile maritime legislative proposals will flounder, falling victim to the partisanship that takes precedence over everything else. For months, we have heard little talk about anything besides “jobs, jobs, jobs.” Our industry, like virtually every other American industry, has urged Congress and the Administration to act to protect the American jobs we have and to take the steps necessary to create new ones. We have urged them to ensure that the programs and policies that promote the use of U.S.-flag vessels and that enhance America’s economic, military and homeland security are fully funded and strictly enforced. We have urged them to ensure that America’s tax code encour-ages companies to operate vessels under the U.S. flag, employ American mariners and carry a greater portion of our domestic

Maritime Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Fighting to Get to the Front Burner

and foreign trade on U.S.-flag ships. We have urged them to remember that promoting the use of American vessels and the employment of American mariners is just as worthy of support as promoting the production of American goods and commodities.

U.S.-Flag Supporters Rise Above the FraySo, approximately ten months into this new reality and after ten months of tireless efforts by

MM&P, MIRAID and others in our industry, what more have we learned about the 112th Congress?

First, we have learned that despite the partisanship and political jockeying, there is a large and influential group of rep-resentatives who are ready and willing to put all this aside when it comes to matters affecting the maritime security of our nation. Democrats and Republicans, conservatives and liberals, newly elected members and senior representatives have been willing to join together to make sure their colleagues understand the importance to our nation of maintaining a U.S.-flag merchant marine. This was especially apparent during our efforts earlier this year in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program (MSP). Seventeen Democrats and ten Republicans joined House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) and the Committee’s Ranking Democrat, Adam Smith (Wash.), to urge their colleagues to support full funding for the MSP in fiscal year 2012. Similarly, eleven Democrats and ten Republicans have joined Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi in an effort to modify the harbor maintenance tax (HMT) in order to encourage the devel-opment of a short sea shipping industry. The ships would be built and operated in compliance with the Jones Act, and the construc-tion and operation of these vessels would generate thousands of jobs in American shipyards, in American ports and on board American-flag ships.

Jones Act Waivers Draw CriticismNotwithstanding the availability of U.S.-flag, Jones Act-qualified tonnage, the Maritime Administration recently issued a series of non-availability rulings that have resulted in more than 45 waivers of the Jones Act for the carriage of oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.)

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and her Republican colleague, Sen. David Vitter (La.), were joined by three Democrat and three Republican members of the House of Representatives in a letter to the Obama Administration protesting the waivers of the Jones Act, which allowed foreign-flagged, foreign-crewed vessels to carry oil from the SPR, deny-ing American ships the business and American crews the jobs. The Democrats who signed the letter protesting the waivers are Reps. Elijah Cummings (Md.), Bennie Thompson (Miss.) and Peter Visclosky (Ind.); the Republicans are Reps. Charles Boustany (La.), Peter King (N.Y.) and Candice Miller (Mich.).

More Effort Is NeededIs this showing of bipartisan support for our industry during these contentious partisan times encouraging? Yes. Is it enough? Absolutely not. We are disappointed that there is no mention of maritime jobs in President Obama’s recently announced jobs proposal; nor is there any mention in the proposal released in response by House Speaker John Boehner. We are disappointed that the effort to dramatically increase American exports does not recognize that an American service industry—U.S.-flag ship-ping—can and should be part of this process.

To the contrary, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the entity designated to manage and implement our country’s export expansion program, is instead seeking to weaken existing domestic content requirements for U.S.-taxpayer financed exports and to avoid having to use American ships to transport products to their foreign destinations. We are disappointed that self-proclaimed “budget hawks,” in their crusade to reduce federal spending, would dramatically cut funding for foreign aid programs without giving any regards to the unintended consequences of such cuts—including their impact on U.S.-flag vessels and, ultimately, on the commercial seapower capability of the United States. We are disappointed that the Maritime Administration has issued more Jones Act waivers than all other Maritime Administrations combined, allowing foreign-flag vessels to carry virtually all the oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What does all this mean? It means, as much as anything else, that everyone in our industry must do a great deal more to edu-cate members of Congress in both political parties, from all parts of the country and from every political persuasion. Members of Congress, especially the new members of Congress, need to

know that our industry is essential to the military, economic and homeland security interests of our nation. This is why MM&P, along with the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) and others in our industry, are joining together to implement a broad-based grassroots cam-paign that will help achieve this objective.

Starting From the Grassroots The premise behind this grassroots campaign is simple: the more that members of Congress know about our industry and how important it is to their constituents, the more they will under-stand that the programs and policies that support the U.S.-flag merchant marine should be fully funded and implemented. To launch this grassroots education program, we will establish Maritime Advisory Committees in Congressional districts and states. These committees will be composed, to the fullest extent possible, of people who work in our industry and who live in the individual member’s district or state. These committees will include members and officials of MM&P and the other labor and management participants in the program. The committees will serve to ensure that the member

of Congress is aware of the economic importance of our industry to his or her district and state, so as to better understand that what happens in Washington on matters relating to our industry affects his or her constituents. The committees will ensure, through meetings held on the home-front, that members of Congress realize that it is U.S.-flag vessels and their U.S.-citizen crews who are on the front lines in the War Against Terror; that it is U.S.-flag vessels and their U.S.-citizen crews who, by their actions and not by their words, guarantee that American troops receive the supplies and equip-ment they need to do their job on behalf of our nation. When it comes to supporting American troops, our industry doesn’t just talk the talk: it walks the walk. We don’t show our support for our troops by means of catchy slogans on bumper stickers or through slick press releases, but by sailing into harm’s way whenever and wherever necessary. To do otherwise, to lose the capability provided by U.S.-flag vessels and their U.S.-citizen crews, would be to place the security of our troops overseas in the hands of vessels controlled by foreign crews. Equally important, these committees will, through regular, on-going interaction with members of Congress in their districts

"An influential, bipartisan cadre of senior representatives and newly elected members has risen above the fray to stand up in support of the U.S.-flag maritime industry."


WAS��HINGTON OBSERVERand states, ensure that our representatives realize that our national economy is at great risk if we lose our U.S.-flag shipping capability and become totally dependent on foreign flag-of-convenience shipping operations. If Congress does not act to retain and attract vessels to the U.S. flag, producers and shippers of U.S. commodities and products will find themselves held hostage to foreign shipping interests who can easily dictate the terms and conditions to be met before they agree to carry U.S. commerce. This grassroots effort, and the Maritime Advisory Committee meetings that will be held on an on-going basis with members of Congress, will give us a mechanism to continuously interact with our elected representatives and their staffs. Ours will be a sustained effort, because a one-shot meeting will not do the job. It will take time, effort, energy, commitment and money, and it will require the involvement, not only of MM&P and MEBA, but of everyone else who shares our concern about the future of our industry and who depends on the programs and policies important to the U.S.-flag merchant marine. The greater the participation by the companies, unions and associations that are part of our industry, the greater the success we will achieve. The other thing that we all can and should do is support the MM&P’s Political Contribution Fund (PCF).

Anti-U.S.-Flag Forces Launch an All-Out AttackAnti-union, anti-U.S.-flag shipping forces in Washington and in the media are engaged in an all-out campaign to weaken our industry. If we allow them to succeed, then all the American jobs dependent on the construction and operation of Jones Act vessels, including those engaged in ferry operations, will be lost; the jobs dependent on the carriage of food aid and other U.S.-government generated cargoes will be lost; and the jobs depen-dent on the operation of vessels participating in the Maritime Security Program will be lost.

Do we want to stand on the sidelines or do we want to stand up and fight to protect our jobs? Do we want to stand on the sidelines and rely on others to fight our battle, or do we want to stand with those who will fight alongside us to protect our jobs and help us provide for our families? Do we want to stand on the sidelines and allow those who would advance their own political or economic agenda to suc-ceed, or do we want to stand together and fight back against those who think they can succeed by trashing American unions and maritime labor? The answer is simple for anyone concerned about his or her job, concerned about providing for his or her family, and concerned about the U.S.-flag merchant marine: this is a fight we will take on and a fight we will win by using every resource at our disposal.

One of the Best Ways to Fight Back Is to Contribute to the PCF The friends of maritime labor and the U.S.-flag merchant marine—elected officials from both political parties representing all parts of the country and all political philosophies—need our help and support. It doesn’t matter if the candidate is a Democrat or a Republican. The only thing that matters when we decide who should be supported by our PCF is whether the candidate sup-ports the programs important to our industry. We all have a tremendous stake in what happens in Washington. Every decision that is made, whether it has to do with the Jones Act or cargo preference or the Maritime Security Program or some other maritime policy issue, has the potential to increase or decrease the number of vessels flying the U.S. flag and the number of jobs for American mariners. This is true whether you like or dislike politics and politicians; whether you are frustrated or pleased with the national political environment; or whether you consider yourself liberal or conservative or far left or part of the Tea Party movement. The truth is that we need all members of MM&P to stand as one and provide the resources necessary to help elect those who support our agenda and who want to help us to help you keep your job. The challenges we face in this political environment are great. Yet, we have achieved a significant measure of success by working with members of Congress from both parties and by intensifying our efforts to educate and inform. We must build on this success. The grassroots campaign and the activities of the MM&P Political Contribution Fund will be key elements of our effort.

"If we allow anti-U.S.-flag forces to win, all the American jobs dependent on the operation of Jones Act vessels,

including those that belong to America's ferry systems, will be lost."


Masters, Mates & Pilots PlansAdministrator’s Column

Patrick McCullough

Health & Benefit PlanCIGNA Address Change UpdateIn the last issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot, I told you that the Plan Office had been informed by CIGNA that their mailing address for submission of provider claims had changed. CIGNA has assured the Plan that all medical claims mailed to the old address will be forwarded to the new address. In early August, the Plan issued new identification cards, which include the new address, to Plan participants for whom the Plan is the primary carrier. At this time, I am asking all members and their dependents for whom the Plan is the primary carrier to make sure they are carrying the new Health & Benefit ID cards with them. Please check the back of the card and make sure that it reads: “Send Medical Claims to: CIGNA, P.O. Box 188004, Chattanooga, TN 37422-8004.” If you are not carrying this card, please check the mail you received from us in August. If you cannot find the new cards, please request additional cards from the Plan Office. Please remember to inform your medical providers that the mailing address has changed and show them your new Health & Benefit Plan ID card so they can update their files when they submit claims on your behalf. As a reminder, we did not send new Health & Benefit Plan ID cards to retirees covered under Medicare who are age 65 or over because the Health & Benefit Plan is their secondary carrier.

Early Retirement Reinsurance ProgramIn August, the Plan also sent out a required notice about the Health & Benefit Plan’s participation in the federal Early Retirement Reinsurance Program (ERRP). The Plan Office was required to send this notice to all Plan participants as is, with no changes. There was no action required on your part. The notice was for your information only. The Early Retirement Reinsurance Program is a federal pro-gram that was established under the Affordable Care Act. Under this program, the federal government will reimburse the Plan for some of the costs of health benefits paid on behalf of its early retirees and certain family members of early retirees participating in the Plan. The program will expire on Jan. 1, 2014.

The Trustees decided to participate in the pro-gram to help offset the costs of providing health coverage to early retirees and their covered dependents.

Offshore Scholarship ProgramWe would like to remind you that applications for the 2012-13 Offshore Scholarship Program are now available for eligible dependent chil-dren of eligible Offshore members and co-pay pensioners in good standing. Applicants must be high school seniors during the 2011-12 school

year. Please contact Madeline Petrelli at the Plan Office at (410) 850-8615 to request an application packet. Completed applica-tions must be returned to the Plan Office by Nov. 30, 2011, in order for them to be submitted for review and processing by the Scholarship Recognition Award Program in Princeton, N.J. The Scholarship Recognition Award Program will review the qualifi-cations of all applicants and then select the winners. The names of the winners will be presented to the Trustees for final approval at the Board’s June 2012 meeting.

The following information may be helpful to members turning 65 this year.

Federal Medicare ProgramApplying for Medicare When You Turn 65At their last meeting in May 2011, the Board of Trustees directed the Plan Office to provide a notice to participants and depen-dents turning 65 about the need to apply for Medicare even if they are still actually working. The Plan Office has started informing participants and dependents. It is important that you have Medicare because if you are 65 or older, retired and do not have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, Plan rules will only allow us to reimburse your claims at 20 percent of the allowable expense.

A Quick Guide to MedicareA few years ago, the Plan Office printed a “Quick Guide to Medicare.” Because some time has elapsed since it was last printed, I felt it would be useful to have it updated as of 2011 and reprinted for your review. Please remember that once you retire


Masters, Mates & Pilots Plansand become eligible for Medicare, you must submit a copy of your Medicare Card to the Plan Office.

Understanding MedicareThere are four types of Medicare coverage. Medicare Part A covers hospital services. Medicare Part B covers medical, physi-cian, laboratory and other services. Part C consists of Medicare Advantage Plans, like HMOs and PPOs*. Part D provides Medicare prescription drug coverage.

How to EnrollIf you already receive Social Security benefits, you do not need to do anything. You will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B effective the month you turn 65. For example, if your 65th birthday was Feb. 20, 2011, your Medicare effective date would be Feb. 1, 2011. (Note: If your birthday is on the first day of any month, Medicare Part A and Part B would be effective the first day of the prior month. For example, if your 65th birthday was Feb. 1, 2011, your Medicare effective date would be Jan. 1, 2011.) Your Medicare card will be mailed to you about three months before your 65th birthday. If you do not want Medicare Part B coverage, follow the instructions that come with the card.

If you are close to age 65 and are not receiving Social Security benefits, you must apply for Medicare. You can apply by visiting your local Social Security office or by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. You are eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A when you turn 65. There is no cost for Part A as long as you have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. It doesn’t matter if you are working or retired; you should still sign up for Medicare Part A when you are close to age 65. Medicare Part B covers medical, lab, outpatient treatment, home care and other ancillary services. There is a cost of $115.40 per month (2011 premium) for Part B. (Most pensioners will pay the standard premium. Some pensioners may pay a higher premium based on their income.) The three occasions when you can enroll are as follows:

1.) Initial Enrollment Period

If you already are retired and neither you nor your spouse is working, your Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before you turn age 65 and ends three months after the month you turn 65. Sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B three months before your 65th birthday because the start date for Medicare Part B may be delayed if you wait either until you turn 65 or until the last three months of your Initial Enrollment Period.

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


2.) General Enrollment Period

If you miss the Initial Enrollment Period, you are eligible to file for Medicare during the General Enrollment Period, which runs from Jan. 1 through March 31 of each year. Medicare Part B cover-age starts on July 1 of the year in which you sign up. If you are not working and you fail to sign up for Medicare Part B during the Initial Enrollment Period, the cost of Medicare Part B will increase by 10 percent for each 12-month period in which you could have had Medicare Part B coverage but did not apply for it, except under special circumstances. One example of a special circumstance would be if you are working full time at age 65 and have benefits through a health and benefit plan or your working spouse’s employer. (Contact your Social Security office for a list of other special circumstances.)

3.) Special Enrollment Period

The Special Enrollment Period is an option if you are eligible for Medicare and waited to enroll in Medicare Part B because you were still working and covered by the Plan or your spouse was

Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage became effective in 2006.For 2011, the Plan’s Prescription Drug Program is comparable to the coverage offered by the Medicare Part D Program (except in the case of the Columbia Northwest Group retirees, as described below). Medicare-eligible Offshore pensioners do not need to opt for the Medicare Part D Program and, if for any reason they drop cover-age with the Health & Benefit Plan in the future, they would be able to apply for Medicare Part D coverage without any penalty. To opt out of the Medicare Part D Program, Offshore pensioners do not have to take any specific action. Because the Health & Benefit Plan provides “creditable coverage,” the Plan can receive a subsidy for a percentage of the prescription drug cost incurred by Medicare-eligible Offshore pensioners. To obtain the subsidy, each year the Plan files an appli-cation with the Center for Medicare Services (CMS). The Plan receives subsidies for about 28 percent of what it spends on retirees’ prescription drugs, as long as the retiree does not sign up for Medicare Part D. If an Offshore pensioner or dependent does sign up for Medicare Part D, the Plan is not allowed to receive the subsidy for that retiree or dependent, even if he/she continues to use the Plan’s prescription drug benefit coverage. An important exception involves retirees and dependents in the Columbia Northwest Group; for them, the Plan’s prescription drug coverage is “non-creditable.” For this reason, the Plan is not eligible to receive a subsidy to offset the prescription drug costs of members of that group. These pensioners have been informed that they should enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

still working and was covered by another plan. If this applies to you, you can sign up for Medicare Part B any time while you are still covered by an employer or union group health plan through either your own or your spouse’s current employment. You can also sign up during the eight months following the month that your employer or union group health plan coverage ends, or when the employment ends (whichever is earlier). It is better, however, to sign up as soon as you decide to retire and know when your coverage will end so you won’t have a delay in the start of Medicare Part B. If you are 65 and still working enough hours to maintain benefits through the Plan, or your spouse is still working and is covered under his or her employer’s group health plan, you should talk to a Social Security representative about when it would be best to sign up for Medicare Part B. Then you should advise the Plan Office of your decision. Medicare has an excellent website which can be accessed at www.medicare.gov. You can also call Medicare at 1-800-Medicare.


NEWS FROM MITAGS��

Brazilian Pilots at MITAGS Simulate Maneuvers in New Super Port ComplexConstruction work is well underway on the new Port of Açu, a huge project being hailed as a concept that will change the future of port operations in Brazil. This $1.6 billion project in southeast Brazil, approximately 280 km from Rio de Janeiro, has been under construc-tion since October 2007 and will be operational in 2012. Ten pilots who work in the port prepared for validation tests earlier this year in one of the MITAGS simulators. The training and simulation sessions became the focus of a 10-page cover story in a Brazilian maritime magazine, featuring photos of MITAGS instructors Gerry Cooper and Victor Tufts. During maneuvering, assessments were made and suggestions and recommendations were recorded. At the end of each training period, meetings were held to compile the col-lected information and any changes were incorporated in additional simulations. “The results were very positive thanks to the professionalism of the MITAGS group and the motivation of the Brazilian team,” a spokesman for the pilots said. The visitors also commented on the “warm welcome” they had received from everyone at MITAGS and the recreational and sports facilities at MITAGS, especially the heated pool and sauna.

MITAGS Simulators Help Assess Piloting Variables at New NOAA FacilityRear Adm. Michael S. Devany and other NOAA Corps officers were at MITAGS recently to assess the impact of various environmental forces on the piloting of three classes of vessels into the Newport, Ore., Inlet up to the NOAA berthing facilities. The project required the programming of three hydrodynamic ship models and the development of a unique Newport simulator database. The realism of the simulation was further enhanced by a detailed two-dimensional current model developed by Waterway Simulation Technology (WST). The simulation exercises took advantage of the latest simulator upgrade, which allows for the programming of multiple wind and swell trains, as well as complex current patterns. The data from the project will be used to assist in developing safe operational limits for transiting the inlet in various wind and sea conditions. The project was spearheaded by MITAGS Business Development Manager Robert Becker. MITAGS Instructor Jerry Hasselbach led the project team. For more information about simulation programs at MITAGS, please contact MITAGS Executive Director Glen Paine, [email protected].

(Front row, left to right) NOAA Corps Officer Arthur Stark, MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer Don Marcus, NOAA Corps Officer Anne Lynch, NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations Centers Director Rear Adm. Michael S. Devany, NOAA Corps Officer Karl Mangles and (back row) NOAA Capt. John Humphrey and MM&P Government Affairs Director Klaus Luhta.


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Gabriel Terrasa International CounselExt. 45 [email protected]

Federal Employees Membership Group

Randall H. RockwoodVice PresidentExecutive OfficeMM&P Headquarters700 Maritime Blvd., Suite BLinthicum, MD [email protected] ext. 21

Randi Ciszewski RepresentativeExecutive OfficeMM&P Headquarters700 Maritime Blvd., Suite BLinthicum, MD 21090-1953Office: 732-527-0828 Cell: 202-679-7594 Fax: (732) [email protected]

David H. Boatner West Coast ContactLos Angeles/Long Beach533 N. Marine Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744-5527Phone: 310-834-7201 Fax: [email protected]

Randi Ciszewski U.S. Navy Civil Service Pilots RepresentativeExecutive OfficeMM&P Headquarters700 Maritime Blvd., Suite BLinthicum, MD 21090-1953Office: 732-527-0828 Cell: 202-679-7594 Fax: (732) [email protected]

Offshore Membership Group

David H. BoatnerVice President-Pacific Ports

Wayne FarthingVice President-Gulf Ports

Steven Werse Vice President-Atlantic Ports

Boston

Dan CartmillRon ColpusDan GogginRepresentativesMarine Industrial Park12 Channel St., Suite 606-ABoston, MA 02210-2333Phone: 617-671-0769Fax: [email protected]

Charleston

Elise Silvers Representative1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Suite 1B Charleston, SC 29407Phone: 843-766-3565 Fax: [email protected]

Honolulu

Randy Swindell Representative 521 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste 254 Honolulu, HI 96813Phone: 808-523-8183 Fax: [email protected]

Houston

Wayne Farthing Vice President-Gulf PortsNell Wilkerson Representative4620 Fairmont ParkwaySuite 203, Pasadena, TX 77504Phone: 281-487-4649 Fax: [email protected] [email protected]

Jacksonville

Liz Pettit Representative349 E. 20th St. Jacksonville, FL 32206Phone: 904-356-0041 Fax: [email protected]

Los Angeles/Long Beach

David H. Boatner Vice President-PacificWendy Karnes Representative533 N. Marine Ave. Suite AWilmington, CA 90744-5527 Phone: 310-834-7201 Fax: [email protected]@bridgedeck.org

Miami/Port Everglades

Andrea Fortin Dave Goff Representatives540 East McNab Rd., Suite BPompano Beach, FL 33060-9354Phone: 954-946-7883 Fax: [email protected]

New Orleans

Sue Bourcq Representative300 Mariner’s Plaza, Ste 321BMandeville, LA 70448Phone: 985-626-7133Fax: [email protected]

Directory of MM&P Offices


New York/New Jersey

Steven Werse Vice President-Atlantic35 Journal Square, Suite 912 Jersey City, NJ 07306-4103Phone: 201-963-1900 Fax: [email protected] Assistant Port Agent [email protected]

Norfolk, Va.

Mark NemergutGreg SherryRepresentativesNorfolk Commerce Center III5425 Robin Hood Rd #204Norfolk, VA 23513Phone: 757-489-7406 Fax: [email protected]

San Francisco

Bill McKinleyPort AgentSandy Candau Representative548 Thomas L. Berkley Way Oakland, CA 94612Phone: 415-777-5074 Fax: [email protected]@bridgedeck.org

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Eduardo Iglesias Representative1959 Building Center1959 Loiza St. Ste 200San Juan, PR 00911Phone: 787-724-3600 Fax: 787-723-4494Hours: Monday-Friday

9:00am – 1:30pm [email protected]

Seattle

Kathleen O. Moran Representative15208 52nd Ave. South Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98188Phone: 206-441-8700 Fax: [email protected]

Tampa

Laura Cenkovich Representative202 S. 22nd St., Suite 205 Tampa, FL 33605-6308Phone: 813-247-2164 Fax: 813-248-1592 Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM [email protected]

Pilot Membership Group

George A. Quick Vice President3400 N. Furnace Rd. Jarrettsville, MD 21084Phone: 410-557-8757 Fax: [email protected]

East Coast Regional Representative

Timothy J. Ferrie201 Edgewater St. Staten Island, NY 10305Phone: 718-448-3900 Fax: [email protected]

Gulf Coast Regional Representative

Richard D. Moore8150 S. Loop E. Houston, TX 77017Phone: 713-645-9620

West Coast Regional Representative

Kip CarlsonPier 9, East End San Francisco, CA 94111Phone: [email protected]

Alaska Marine Pilots

Peter S. Garay PresidentP.O. Box 920226 Dutch Harbor, AK 99692Phone: 907-581-1240 Fax: [email protected]

Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

Bobby G. GrumblesP.O. Box 2767 Corpus Christi, TX 78403Phone: 361-884-5899Fax: 361-884-1659

Associated Branch Pilots

Mike Lorino Jr.3813 N.Causeway Blvd. Suite 100 Metairie, LA 70002Phone: 504-831-6615

Association of Maryland Pilots

Eric Nielsen President3720 Dillon St. Baltimore, MD 21224Phone: 410-276-1337 Fax: [email protected]

Biscayne Bay Pilots

Michael McDonnellChairman2911 Port Blvd.Miami, FL 33132Phone: 305-374-2791 Fax: 305-374-2375

Boston Pilots

Martin McCabePresident256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11East Boston, MA 02128Phone: 617-569-4500Fax: 617-569-4502

Canaveral Pilots

Ben Borgie Doug BrownCo-ChairmenBox 816 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920Phone: [email protected]

Charleston Branch Pilots

Whit Smith6 Concord St.P.O. Box 179 Charleston, SC 29402Phone: 843-577-6695Fax: 843-577-0632

Columbia Bar Pilots

John Torjusen100 16th St.Astoria, OR 97103-3634Phone: 503-325-2641

Columbia River Pilots

Paul AmosPresident13225 N. Lombard Portland, OR 97203Phone: 503-289-9922

Coos Bay Pilots

Charles L. Yates President686 North Front St.Coos Bay, OR 97420-2331Phone: 541-267-6555Fax: 541-267-5256


Crescent River Port Pilots

Allen J. “A.J.” Gibbs President8712 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037Phone: 504-392-8001Fax: 504-392-5014

Galveston-Texas City Pilots

John HalvorsenP.O. Box 16110Galveston, TX 77552Phone: 409-740-3347Fax: 409-740-3393

Grays Harbor

Stephen G. Cooke1104 36th Ave., Ct. N.W.Gig Harbor, WA 98335-7720Phone: 253-858-3778

Hawaii Pilots Association

Steve Baker PresidentPier 19-Honolulu Harbor P.O. Box 721Honolulu, HI 96808Phone: 808-532-7233Fax: [email protected]

Houston Pilots

Steve ConwayPresiding Officer203 Deerwood Glen DriveDeer Park, TX 77536Phone: 713-645-9620

Key West Bar Pilots Association

Michael McGrawP.O. Box 848Key West, FL 33041Phone: 305-296-5512 Fax: 305-296-1388

Mobile Bar Pilots

Patrick J. Wilson PresidentP.O. Box 831 Mobile, AL 36601Phone: 251-432-2639 Fax: 251-432-9964

Northeast Marine Pilots

Joseph Maco243 Spring St. Newport, RI 02840Phone: 401-847-9050 Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216

Pilots Association for the Bay & River Delaware

J.R. Roche President800 S. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19147Phone: 215-465-8340 Fax: 215-465-3450

Port Everglades Pilots

Andy Edelstein Bruce CumingsCo-DirectorsP.O. Box 13017 Port Everglades, FL 33316Phone: 954-522-4491

Puget Sound Pilots

Frantz A. Coe101 Stewart St. - Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101Phone: 206-728-6400 Fax: 206-448-3405

Sabine Pilots

Duane BennettPresiding Officer5148 West Pkwy. Groves, TX 77619Phone: 409-722-1141 Fax: 409-962-9223www.sabinepilots.com

Saint Johns Bar Pilots

John AtchisonPresident4910 Ocean St. Mayport, FL 32233Phone: 904-249-5631 Fax: [email protected]

San Juan Bay Pilots

P.O. Box 9021034San Juan, PR 00902-1034Phone: 787-722-1166

St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots

Roger S. Paulus PresidentRichard TetzlaffMM&P Branch AgentP.O. Box 274 733 E. Broadway Cape Vincent, NY 13618Phone: 315-654-2900; Fax: 315-654-4491

San Francisco Bar Pilots

Bruce HortonPort Agent Kip Carlson MM&P RepresentativePier 9, East End San Francisco, CA 94111Phone: 415-362-5436 Fax: 415-982-4721

Sandy Hook Pilots

Peter Rooss Branch Agent201 Edgewater St. Staten Island, NY 10305Phone: 718-448-3900 Fax: 718-447-1582

Savannah Pilots Association

William T. Brown Master Pilot550 E. York St. P.O. Box 9267 Savannah, GA 31401-3545Phone: 912-236-0226 Fax: 912-236-6571

Southeast Alaska Pilots Association

Richard Gurry President1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300Ketchikan, AK 99901Phone: 907-225-9696 Fax: [email protected]

Southwest Alaska Pilots Association

Jeffrey D. PiercePresidentP.O. Box 977 Homer, AK 99603Phone: 907-235-8783 Fax: [email protected].

Tampa Bay Pilots

Allen L. Thompson Executive Director 1825 Sahlman Dr. Tampa, FL 33605Phone: 813-247-3737 Fax: 813-247-4425

Virginia Pilot Association

J. William Cofer President3329 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23451Phone: 757-496-0995

Western Great Lakes Pilots Association

Donald Willecke President1111 Tower Ave., P.O. Box 248 Superior, WI 54880-0248Phone: 715-392-5204 Fax: 715-392-1666


United Inland Membership Group

Michael Murray Vice President

Cleveland

Charles Malue Regional Representative1250 Old River Rd. 3rd FloorCleveland, OH 44113Phone: 216-776-1667 Fax: [email protected]

Juneau

Ron BressetteRegional Representative229 Fourth St. Juneau, AK 99801Phone: 907-586-8192 Fax: [email protected]

Portland

John Schaeffner Regional Representative2225 N. Lombard St. - No. 206 Portland, OR 97217Phone and Fax: [email protected]

San Francisco

Raymond W. ShipwayRegional Representative548 Thomas L. Berkley WayOakland, CA 94612Phone: 415-543-5694 Fax: [email protected]

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Eduardo Iglesias Regional Representative1959 Building Center1959 Loiza St. Ste 200San Juan, PR 00911Phone: 787-724-3600 Fax: 787-723-4494Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM – 1:30PM [email protected]

Seattle

Michael MurrayVice President-UIGTim SaffleRegional Representative144 Railroad Ave., Suite 222 Edmonds, WA 98020Phone: 425-775-1403 Fax: [email protected] [email protected]

Wilmington

Raymond W. Shipway Regional Representative533 N. Marine Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744-5527 Phone: 310-549-8013Fax: [email protected]

MIRAID

C. James Patti President1025 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 507Washington, DC 20036-5412Phone: 202-463-6505 Fax: [email protected]

Masters, Mates & Pilots Federal Credit Union

Kathy Ann Klisavage ManagerMM&P Headquarters700 Maritime Blvd., Suite BLinthicum, MD 21090-1953Phone: 410-850-8700 Ext. 43 Fax: 410-859-1623Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777 (All U.S. and Puerto Rico)[email protected]

MM&P Maritime Advancement, Training, Education &

Safety Program (MATES)

Patrick McCullough Administrator

Glen Paine Executive Director

MM&P Health & Benefit, Vacation, Pension, JEC

and IRA Plans

Patrick McCullough AdministratorMM&P Plans700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite ALinthicum Heights, MD 21090-1996Phone: 410-850-8500 Fax: 410-850-8655Toll-Free: [email protected]: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Atlantic & Gulf Region Health, Pension and Education, Safety & Training Funds

Wendy Chambers Account ExecutiveAssociated Administrators Inc.4301 Garden City Drive, Ste 201 Landover, MD 20785Direct Line: 301-429-8964Member Calls: 1-800-638-2972

Pacific Maritime Region Pension & Benefit Plans

Columbia Northwest Marine Benefit Trust

Patrick McCullough Administrator700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite ALinthicum Heights, MD 21090-1996Phone: 410-850-8500 Fax: 410-850-8655Toll-Free: [email protected]: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM ET

Northwest Maritime Pension Trust

Randy G. GoodwinAccount Executive P.O. Box 34203 Seattle, WA 98124Phone: 206-441-7574 Fax: 206-441-9110

Southwest Marine Health, Benefit & Pension Trust4201 Long Beach Blvd.Suite 300Long Beach, CA 90807Toll-Free: 1-888-806-8943

Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate

Studies (MITAGS)

Glen Paine Executive Director692 Maritime Blvd. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1952Main Phone: 410-859-5700Toll-Free: Admissions: 1-866-656-5568 Residence Center: 1-866-900-3517BWI Airport Shuttle (avail. 24 hours a day): 1-866-900-3517 Ext. 0Fax: School: 410-859-5181 Residence: 410-859-0942Executive Director:[email protected]: [email protected]

Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI)

Gregg Trunnell Director1729 Alaskan Way, S. Seattle, WA 98134-1146Phone: 206-441-2880Fax: 206-441-2995Toll-Free: [email protected]


CROS��S��’D THE FINAL BAR William B. Atkinson, 95, died June 10. A pensioner since 1982 and a resident of Orangeburg, S.C., he last sailed for United States Lines as third mate on the American Trader.

George A. Burke, 81, died June 19. A resi-dent of Hull, Mass., and a pensioner since 1986, he last sailed for United States Lines as second mate on the American Nebraska. He had a great love of the ocean and ships: from

his window in Hull, even after his retire-ment, he enjoyed watching the tankers entering and leaving Boston Harbor. He liked spending time with his son, watch-ing football and vacationing on the Cape. He is remembered by all as generous, car-ing and loyal. He is survived by: his son, George, who adored and admired him; cousin, Gerry, who was more like a sister; cousin and best friend Kenneth; and many other family members and friends.

Kenneth L. Chambers, 95, died June 8. A resident of North Palm Beach, Fla., and a pensioner since 1983, he last sailed for Moore McCormack Lines as master of the Mormac Tide. He enjoyed sailing. His wife, Vanette, daughters, Lesley and Lauren, and granddaughters, Ashley and Brianne, survive him.

Carmine Coppola, 89, died May 21. A pensioner since 1987 and a resident of Spotswood, N.J., he last sailed for United

States Lines as third mate on the American Georgia. He was an avid bocce player, a member of an acting troupe, the Clearwater Players, and an award-

winning ship modeler. He loved spending time with his great-grandchildren. He is survived by seven step-children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eugene Gartland, 86, died July 23. He served for more than a decade as a mem-ber of the San Francisco Port Commission and later as the port’s executive director. He was a merchant mariner during World War II and later an attorney specializing in maritime law. His daughters, Melinda and Jeanne, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his companion, Barbara Corneille, survive him.

Harold R. Givens, 85, died June 12. A res-ident of Mashpee, Mass., and a pensioner

since 1987, he last sailed for United States Lines as master of the American Washington. He loved the sea. His wife, Pauline, and son, Noel, survive him.

Borre Gudmundsen, 84, died June 23. A resident of Lewis Run, Pa., and a pensioner since 1984, he last sailed for Hudson Waterways as third mate on the SS Transcolorado. His sister, Gerd, a niece and a nephew survive him.

Samuel S. Irvin, Jr., 85, died July 20. A pensioner since 1991 and a resident of Hendersonville, N.C., he last sailed for Sealand Service as third mate on the Sealand Leader. A graduate of Kings Point, he served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he worked for 20 years as a Panama Canal pilot. He was an active member of his church, as well as a mem-ber of Kedron Lodge and the Shriners. His wife of 56 years, Norma, three sons, Samuel, Thomas and John, and six grand-children survive him.

Anthony Jurlina, 88, died June 19. A pensioner since 1988 and a resident of Edgewater, Fla., he last sailed for Sealand Service as third mate on the Sealand Venture. He enjoyed boating and dining out with friends. His companion, Nellie, former wife, Irene, nieces, Nancy and Carole, great niece, Rhonda, and nephew, Jason, survive him.

Thomas R. Kirker, 75, died June 1. A resident of Huntington Beach, Calif., and a pensioner since 1993, he last sailed for American President Lines as third mate on the SS President Harrison. He

loved cars and guns, and was a day trader. His son, Jim, survives him.


Michael A. Romel, 60, died July 1. A resident of Posen, Mich., he last sailed for AHL Shipping Company as first assistant engineer on The Monseigneur.

Milton S. Rustein, 88, died May 21. A pensioner since 1968 and a resident of Potomac, Md., he last sailed for Alpine Geo as master of the RV Seascope.

John Severini, 85, died June 6. A resident of Jefferson, Pa., and a pensioner since 1983, he last sailed as master for J&L Steel Corporation.

Ralph H. Sheffield, 81, died June 16. A pensioner since 1982 and a resident of Foley, Ala., he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. as master of the SS Mayaguez. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting skeet. His wife of 63 years, three children, five grandchildren and one great-grand-child survive him.

Michael P. Soehnlein, 65, died Feb. 1. A pensioner since 1987 and a resident of Raleigh, N.C., he last sailed for Lykes Brothers Steamship

Company as master of the SS Marjorie Lykes. He was a Kings Point graduate and received two master degrees from University of North Carolina. He loved antique cars and camping in his VW. He was a member of the Hiram 40 Masonic Lodge. His wife, Jean, daughters, Sadie and Christina, and mother, Ramona, survive him.

Elias Melis, 89, died May 28. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident of Athens, Greece, he last sailed for United States Lines as third mate on the American Lancer.

Joe Mack Milan, 56, died July 13. He retired from the Navy after 21 years and then went to Pearl Harbor to work as a harbor pilot. His wife, Mi Suk, son, Joe Jr., mother, Maggie, sister, Letha, two step-sisters, nephews, nieces and aunts survive him.

Donald F. Miley, 90, died March 2. A pensioner since 1978 and a resident of Lopez, Wash., he last sailed for Sealand Service as master of the Sealand Galloway. His daughter, Wendy, and son, Wade, survive him.

Gordon W. Pitt, 94, died June 18. A resi-dent of Vacaville, Calif., and a pensioner since 1981, he last sailed for American President Lines as second mate on the President Van Buren.

Joseph V. Pulitano, 88, died May 21. A pensioner since 1989 and a resident of Delray Beach, Fla., he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. as second mate on the SS Atlantic Spirit. He enjoyed playing golf and soccer, and following the Red Sox. His daughter, Ann, son, Dominic, and grandson, William, survive him.

Walter A. Reinheimer, 90, died June 11. A resident of Southport, N.C., and a pensioner since 1988, he last worked for Presidential Lines as port relief officer.

James Rittenhouse, 81, died June 23. A resident of Spring, Texas, he last sailed as chief mate for USS Great Lakes Fleet.

Jacob Stair III, died June 30. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident of Bryn Mawr, Pa., he last sailed for Farrell Lines as sec-ond mate on the SS Austral Envoy.

Herbert Storm, 80, died June 7. A resident of Melbourne, Australia, and a pensioner since 1996, he last sailed for Sealand Service as master of the Sealand Holland.

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,And one clear call for me!

And may there be nomoaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as movingseems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,When that which drew from

out the boundless deepTurns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,And after that the dark!

And may there be nosadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out ourbourne Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,I hope to see my pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.

— Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)


COMMODORES CAPTAINS

Larry D. Aasheim Walter K. Allison p Thomas E. Apperson Timothy M. Arey David E. Behr p John L. Bergin p David H. Boatner James P. Brennan Ronald Bressette Harvey L. Bryning p Kevin P. Burke p Robert B. Burke Kenneth J. Carlson, Jr Konstantinos Catrakis p Bent L. Christiansen p Timothy Clearwater Darren W. Collins Dean R. Colver p Barry V. Costanzi Vincent J. Cox p Todd C. Crossman James M. Cunningham Thomas A. Delamater James D. Dolan John M. Dolan p Ornulf C. Dorsen p Dorothy Dunn p

In Memory of Darrell Dunn

Danny Duzich Gordon W. Elden p Edward D. Engeman, III p Eric L. Eschen

Malvina A. Ewers p In Memory of Franklin Ewers

Henry E. Failep John W. Farmer, III D. Wayne Farthing Keith W. Finnerty Ryan K. Foster James E. Franklin p Eric R. Furnholm Kenneth N. Gaito Nathaniel Gibbsp David C. Gommo John A. Gorman p Charles A. Graham p Peter S. Grate Robert H. Grohp Kenneth J. Halsall Michael K. Hargrave p Jason E. Harju Kenneth R. Hele p Joseph D. Henderson Christopher S. Hendrickson Patrick J. Hennessy Andrew W. Hetz Alan G. Hinshaw John R. Humphreys Jeff H. Idema Eduardo Iglesias William H. Imken Lawrence E. Ingraham p John P. Jablonski Thomas P. Jacobsen p Allen H. Jensen p

Christian Johnsen Earl W. Jones p Donald F. Josberger Georgios C. Kanavos p James J. Kelleher, Jr. John P. Kelley Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. p Robert T. Kimball Richard J. Klein p Henry C. Knox-Dick p George W. Koch, Jr. p Donald D. Laverdure David A. Leech p George E. Mara Todd M. Mara Nicholas A. Marcantonio Brett J. Marquis Daniel J. Martin Robert G. Mattsen Thomas C. McCarthy Charles L. McConaghy p Ann Marie McCullough Thomas D. McDorr John J. McEntee Daniel F. McGuire p Kurt A. Melcher Andrew J. Merrill Joseph E. Miller Bruce D. Mitchell Steven R. Moneymaker George B. Moran Jaime Morlett Brian A. Mossman Philip D. Mouton p

Roland L. Nalette p F. John Nicoll Nicholas J. Nowaski John J. O'Boyle James P. Olander p Robert P. O'Sullivan Robert R. Owen Henry M. Pace p Glen M. Paine Antonios Papazis p George K. Pappas p Peter J. Parise, III Francis W. Parnelle p Michael Parr C. James Patti Wesley C. Penney Ernest C. Petersen p Norman A. Piianaia p Francesco P. Pipitone Jonathon S. Pratt Stephen F. Procida D. Scott Putty Lloyd S. Rath p Scott B. Reed Karen A. Reyes

In Memory of Charlie Darley

Herbert P. Rosenp In Memory of Capt. Theodore Fillipaw, Jr.

Edward B. Royles p Mark Ruppert Kenneth Ryan Thomas M. Ryan

James J. Sanders Michael A. Santini George W. Schaberg p Robert H. Schilling p John F. Schmidt Paul T. Schulman Benjamin L. Scott Gary M. Setvin Raymond W. Shipway Travis A. Shirley George J. Single Svietozar Sinkevich Michael D. Smith Peter S. Smith p Robert R. Spencer p Einar W. Strom p David A. Sulin Conor J. Sullivan John P. Sullivan Stacey W. Sullivan Armin C. Tanner John S. Tucker p Shawn M. Tucy Eric C. Veloni John C. Wallace Steven D. Watt Peter M. Webster Lee Weiberg Michael K. Welch Gordon S. White p John R. Wilson p Robert A. Wilson p Christopher G. Woodward George N. Zeluff

* These active and retired members have contributed $1,000 or more. P These pensioners or survivors are singled out for special mention.

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Commodores’ Club recognizes contributions of $500 or more. Captains’ Club recognizes contributions of between $250 and $499. Contributors’ level recognizes contributions of between $100 and $249.

Richard W. Ackroyd Jenaro A. Asteinza Robert C. Beauregard Theodore E. Bernhard Norman Beuchel P Timothy A. Brown *

In Memory of Charles Meerman & Charlie Darley

Ruthann Ciszewski Michael F. Cotting Kevin G. Coulombe George M. Darley

In Memory of Charlie Darley

Robert Darley PIn Memory of Charlie Darley

Walter R. Day * P Timothy Ferrie David C. Goff P William D. Good, Jr. P

In Memory of William Good, Sr.

Edward W. Green Samuel A. Hanger * P Harold J. Held Rudolph A. Hendersen P James F. Hill * Scott E. Jones P Christopher G. KavanaghEric S. Kelm Roy G. Labrie

Klaus D. Luhta Lawrence T. Lyons William C. Mack Charles W. Malue Donald J. Marcus * Richard W. May P Patrick McCullough Sean T. McNeice Paul F. McQuarrie Frank V. Medeiros P C. Michael Murray Paul H. Nielsen P Joseph O. O'Connor * P David L. Ohlson James B. Parks Vasilios L. Pazarzis P George A. Quick Dana V. Ramsdell P Michael A. Rausa Robert A. Reish Paul M. Rochford Dave Romano Paul Rooney P Lisa Rosenthal Timothy C. Saffle John J. Schaeffner Steven P. Shils P James Stebbins P Carl W. Stein Thomas E. Stone Steven E. Werse * William J. Westrem Stanley M. Willis P


Mohamed A. Abbassi P Scott F. Abrams P Scott E. Adams Jean Adams-Mencik Jeffrey D. Adamson Owen B. Albert Charles C. Allen Frederick W. Allen P George Lowe Allen Ian D. Allen John Allen P Murray G. Alstott P Andrew J. Altum Hans W. Amador Gerald William Anderson Robert N. Anderson Thomas J. Anderson Nicholas A. Angelozzi P John E. Antonucci P Michael B. Archer Brian D. Arthur Dennis S. Badaczewski Bruce M. Badger P Thomas A. Bagan Bruce H. Baglien Peter H. Bailey P Patrick J. Baker P Matthew P. Bakis Richard Bara P Evan B. Barbis Charles K. Barthrop P Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. P Edward S. Batcho, Jr. P Dorinda L. Beach Mary Ellen Beach P Olgierd C. Becker John W. Behnken P John E. Belcourt Derek J. Bender Fred A. Bennett P George Berkovich P Shankar Bhardwaj Samuel R. Bircher Geoffrey Bird Sandor Z. Biro Earl R. Blakely P John H. Bloomingdale Charles E. Booher James T. Bordelon Vicki L. Bowers William H. Boyce, Jr. Paul N. Braden James J. Brady Phillip A. Brady III Warren J Bragg Frank W. Branlund P Anthony A. Brantley Allan R. Breese P Jeffrey C. Bridges Anders K. Brinch Richard S. Brooks P C. B. J. Brown P Michael S. Brown P Wardell E. Brown P Dean K. Bruch P Douglas K. Buchanan C.E. Buffinger P Fernando C. Buisan P Joseph A. Byrne Eugene E. Cabral P Paul D. Calvin Todd J. Campbell

Hans Carlsson P Michael J. Carolan Dylan E. Carrara Belinda Carroll Chriss B. Carson Robert J. Carter, Jr . Juan C. Carvajal P Thomas J. Catalanotto P David P. Chamberlain P Dawai W. Chang John C. Chapman P Hao C. Cheong Stanislaw Chomicz Paul Christ P Nicholas A. Christian Ejnar G. Christiansen P Michael R. Christle Pete Ciaramitaro Christopher N. Cichon Chad E. Clapp Alexander J. Clark P Paul E. Coan Harold W. Coburn P James J. Colamarino P Daniel W. Cole P Martin N. Collins John V. Connor P Richard W. Conway

Mark A. Cooper Russell C. Cooper Gary J. Cordes P Daniel Corn Nicole J. Cornali Andrew R. Corneille Thomas J. Cortese Scot A. Couturier David E. Cox P Erik Cox John M. Cox P Linda Cramp James Crandall P Richard W. Crane P Matthew C. Craven Jacob A. Crawford Samuel J. Crawford Thomas B. Crawford Anthony E. Crish P John F. Cronin P Breckenridge C. Crum Kirk W. Cully

Michael J. Curlis P Erik V. Cutforth Eric S. Cutler George Cutucashe Robert A. Dalziel P Robert K. Damrell Michael H. Daugherty Joseph J. Davis Benmamin J. Day George A. Defrain Ronald T. Degrazia P Nicholas Deisher Stephen A. DeJong Marguerite Delambily P

In Memory of Robert DelambilyJoseph F. Delehant P Freedom K. Dennis Morgan H. Densley Edward J. DesLauriers P Charles A. Dickman P Bernard J. Diggins John J. Dolan Richard J. Domnitz P Sean M. Doran Jerome J. Dorman P James P. Dowling Robert Drew P Dale S. Dubrin P

Oscar W. Dukes George Dunham P Geoffrey P. Dunlop Robert R. Durgin P David S. Dwyer Richard Martin Eastwood Martin B. Edwards Christopher J. Edyvean Robert W. Eisentrager P Danny Ellis David K. Engen P Glen E. Engstrand Josh Ervasti Robin A Espinosa William J. Esselstrom Edward M. Evans P Edward Eyerman P Shawn L. Farrell Eddo H. Feyen P Peter K. Fileccia Russel W. Finstrom P

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