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New Officers Take Helm at MM&P Call for 83rd MM&P Constitutional and Regular ConventionsMM&P Nets Additional Ship in MLL Fleet EnhancementHorizon Lines Announces New Asia ServiceCurrent Pilotage System Best for People, Ports
Vol. 46, No. 2 March - April 2010 The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIO
Official Voice of the International
Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots
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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. © 2010 IOMMP. Published bimonthly at MM&P Headquarters, 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite B, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953.
Phone: (410) 850-8700E-mail: [email protected]: www.bridgedeck.org
Periodicals postage paid at Linthicum Heights, MD, and additional offices.
POSTMASTER Please send changes to: The Master, Mate & Pilot 700 Maritime Blvd, Suite BLinthicum Heights, MD21090-1953
Timothy A. BrownChairman, Editorial BoardLisa Rosenthal Communications Director
INTERNATIONAL OFFICERSTimothy A. Brown, PresidentDon Marcus, Secretary-Treasurer
VICE PRESIDENTSDavid H. Boatner, Offshore PacificWayne Farthing, Offshore GulfC. Michael Murray, United InlandGeorge A. Quick, PilotsSteven Werse, Offshore Atlantic
Table of Contents
Vol. 46, No. 2 March - April 2010
News Briefs 1New offi cers take helm at MM&P after Glen Banks, Bob Groh and Rich May retire; call for 83rd MM&P Constitutional and Regular Conventions; MLL’s Alliance Beaumont and Alliance Charleston join MM&P fl eet; Horizon Lines launches new Asia service; Maersk reports $1 billion loss for 2009; Florida government study says current pilotage system best for people, ports; U.S.-fl ag shipping industry, unions, will converge on Washington, D.C., on May 13.
Washington Observer 12Work to advance the interests of the American Merchant Marine continues despite partisan battle raging in Washington.
Sailing Through Time 15A voyage through the history of maritime labor based on research in the MM&P archives.
News From MITAGS 16Congratulations recent graduates of the Chief Mate/Master program!
Health & Benefit Plans 17Medicare Part D update; Pilot Group stop-loss coverage and open enrollment; new loan feature added to IRAP plan; IRS limitations for 2010.
MM&P Directory 20
Cross’d the Final Bar 24
PCF Contributors: We Thank You! 26
About the CoverPilot Boat Tampa. The Tampa Bay Pilots
Association, founded in 1886, represents
professional state pilots who provide com-
prehensive piloting services for the entire
Tampa Bay area, the state’s largest piloting
domain. It consists of nine pilotage routes
and over 90 miles of pilotage waters.
The Navy Jack is a symbol of resistance that dates back to
the American Revolution. In accordance with a resolution
made by the delegates to
the 75th Convention of the
International Organization
of Masters, Mates & Pilots,
every issue of The Master,
Mate & Pilot includes a pho-
tograph of the historic flag.
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“On behalf of every MM&P member and employee, I want to
thank Glen Banks, Bob Groh and Rich May for their many years
of devoted service to our union and to the U.S.-flag merchant
marine,” Brown said. “At the same time, I want to extend my best
wishes to International Secretary-Treasurer Don Marcus and to
the three new vice presidents.”
The new GEB members have served the union and the mari-
time industry for many years and are well-known to the member-
ship. Pacific Ports Vice President David Boatner, a former Lykes
Lines master, has been MM&P’s Agent-Pacific Ports since 2001.
Gulf Ports Vice President Wayne Farthing sailed as a chief mate for
Lykes Lines and as master of a number of research vessels before
becoming MM&P’s Agent-Gulf Ports in 2001. Atlantic Ports Vice
President Steven Werse has sailed continuously with MM&P for 31
years, the last 20 as master for Waterman Steamship.
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NEWS BRIEFS New Officers Take Helm at MM&PT
hree new officers were seated as members of the union’s
General Executive Board (GEB) following the retirement
of Glen Banks, Bob Groh and Rich May on April 1.
Don Marcus, formerly Pacific Ports Vice President, is the
union’s new International Secretary-Treasurer. Marcus has been
replaced on the West Coast by David Boatner. Wayne Farthing is
the new Gulf Ports Vice President. Steven Werse assumes the role
of Atlantic Ports Vice President.
“The men who have assumed seats on the GEB are supremely
qualified to lead our union into the future,” said MM&P
International President Timothy A. Brown.
In the wake of the changes brought about by the Pension
Protection Act of 2006, Banks, Groh and May made the difficult
decision to take their retirement sooner than they would other-
wise have desired, in common with the situation being faced by
numerous other MM&P members.
“ On behalf of every MM&P member and employee, I want to thank Glen Banks, Bob Groh and Rich
May for their many years of devoted service to our union and to the U.S.-flag merchant marine,”
said MM&P International President Timothy A. Brown.
Glen P. Banks
Glen Banks, Rich May and Bob Groh Retire
Rich May Bob Groh
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Horizon Lines Announces New Asia Service, Early Renewal of U.S. Terminal Agreement Horizon Lines has announced the December 2010 launch of
a new weekly trans-Pacific liner service that will employ its
five Hunter-class containerships: Eagle, Falcon, Hawk, Hunter
and Tiger. The company said the Asia service is already being
marketed and sold to new and existing customers. Horizon Lines
also said it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding
with APM Terminals North America (APMT) for a new, six-year
U.S. terminal services agreement. The agreement covers the ports
of Jacksonville, Houston, Los Angeles, Tacoma and Elizabeth
through 2015, with an option to extend for two years. Horizon
said it had retained the option of excluding the Elizabeth termi-
nal from the new agreement if it chooses to serve the northeast
market from a port not located in New York or New Jersey.
In view of its decision to launch the new trans-Pacific service,
Horizon said it had reached mutual agreement with Maersk Line
not to renew the two companies’ current Asia space-charter con-
tract, which expired Dec. 10.
“We are excited about the prospects of providing an expedited
ocean service between Asia and the West Coast,” said Horizon
Lines Chairman, President and CEO Chuck Raymond in an
official release to the press. “Our study of the market reveals an
opportunity for a niche player that can offer quick transit times
with the highest levels of service excellence. We believe the time
is right: container rates in the Pacific trade lane have bottomed
out and are rebounding, China’s economy is showing solid signs
of recovery and many major importers have reported that their
service needs are not being met.”
The company is currently evaluating specific port options and
schedules. To manage the Asia expansion, Horizon has named
Brian Taylor to serve as senior vice president of international
services.
Horizon Hunter, one of the five Horizon Lines containerships that will be
employed in the company’s new trans-Pacific liner service.
HORIZON LINES
NEWS BRIEFS MM&P Nets Additional MLL Contracted ShipAlliance Charleston, a pure car
and truck carrier which was
reflagged in Port Elizabeth
in February, is the newest
ship to join the MM&P fleet.
Atlantic Ports Vice President
Rich May toured the massive
Maersk Line, Ltd. (MLL) ves-
sel in the company of licensed
deck officers Capt. Dave
McLean, Chief Mate John
Healey, Second Mate Chris
Zimmerman and Third Mate
Mike Green. The vessel has a
sister ship, Alliance Beaumont,
which was reflagged in Dubai.
“The addition to our fleet of
these two vessels, and the net
gain of a ship, is great news
for MM&P,” May said.
Alliance Beaumont: Capt. Jonathan
Ahlin raised the U.S. flag in the
presence of the Italian master, Capt.
Pio A. Lambuson. Also aboard the
vessel at the time were Chief Mate
Richard W. Conway and Third Mate
Thaddeus J. Grohoski.
Alliance Charleston: Capt. Dave McLean and MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice
President Rich May in the wheelhouse.
Alliance Charleston: Third Mate Mike Green, Chief Mate John Healey and
Second Mate Chris Zimmerman
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Convention Call83rd MM&P Constitutional and Regular Conventions
Constitutional Convention – Aug. 16-17, 2010
In accordance with Article IV, Section 8 and Section 2, respectively, of the
International Constitution, you are hereby notified that a Constitutional Convention
of the MM&P will be convened at 10:00 am on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. The
Constitutional Convention will be held at the Maritime Institute of Technology and
Graduate Studies, 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090.
In accordance with Article IV, Section 8, Subsection c), the Constitutional
Convention (Aug. 16-17, 2010) will be limited to Constitutional matters. You are
also hereby notified that in accordance with Article IV, Section 6, Subsection b), all
proposed resolutions for the Constitutional Convention must be forwarded to the International
Secretary-Treasurer at least 30 days prior to the opening day of the Convention for inclusion on the
agenda and determination by the Convention.
Procedures for Submitting Constitutional ResolutionsAll Constitutional Resolutions submitted for consideration by the Convention must include the
following to be accepted for submission:
1. The page number of the proposed change/addition;
2. The heading of the section of the Constitution being changed;
3. The paragraph (ex: 2. (a) (iii) etc.) to be changed;
4. The wording of the change/addition;
5. The purpose of the change/addition;
6. The name(s) of the submitter(s).
Regular Convention – Aug. 18-19, 2010
In accordance with Article IV, Section 2, of the International Constitution, you are hereby notified
that a Regular Convention of the MM&P will be convened at 10:00 am on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010.
The Regular Convention will be held at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies,
692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090.
You are also hereby notified that in accordance with Article IV, Section 6, Subsection b), all
proposed resolutions for the Regular Convention (Aug. 18-19, 2010), must be forwarded to the
International Secretary-Treasurer at least 30 days prior to the opening day of the Convention for
inclusion on the agendas and determination by the Convention.
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NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED)
Maersk Line, Ltd.
(MLL) has recognized
the exemplary per-
formance of a sec-
ond MM&P captain
involved in the Maersk
Alabama incident
and its aftermath. In
the photo, MLL Chief
Executive Officer John
Reinhart (right) pres-
ents MLL’s award for
meritorious service to
Capt. Larry Aasheim,
who was accompanied
on the occasion by his
wife, Lynette.
Maersk Line, Ltd. (MLL) has recognized Capt.
Larry D. Aasheim for actions before and after the
Maersk Alabama piracy incident of April 10, 2009.
Aasheim was relieved by Capt. Richard Phillips on
March 31 and then returned to the vessel on April
12 to relieve Chief Mate Shane Murphy, who had
served as captain while Phillips was being held
hostage by Somali pirates.
Capt. Larry Aasheim Receives Meritorious Service Award
The Coast Guard has issued a statement clarifying the conditions
under which it will delay issuance of a merchant mariner cre-
dential (MMC) so as to closely coincide with the expiration date
of the credential that is currently being held. Delayed issuance is
intended to help avoid the problem known as “license creep.”
Mariners should request “delayed issuance” when they fill
out application form 719B. The Coast Guard says that requests
received after the application has been accepted will be consid-
ered on a case-by-case basis and that any requests received after
the credential has already been issued will be denied. The Coast
First Annual “Maritime Industry Sail-In” on May 13Representatives of all sectors of the U.S.-flag ship-
ping industry will converge on Washington,
D.C., on May 13 for the first annual “Maritime
Industry Sail-In” and Congressional recep-
tion. The Sail-In will be an opportunity for
us to explain to members of Congress
and their staffs the importance of our
industry to the economic and national
security of the United States. MM&P,
MIRAID and a number of other
maritime labor organizations,
U.S.-flag shipping companies and
maritime associations are sponsor-
ing and organizing the events. For
more information, to register and
to participate, please go to
www.maritimeindustrysailin.com.
The MM&P Plan Office has received a number of phone calls and
e-mails regarding the health care reform legislation that was signed
into law in March by President Obama. MM&P Plans co-counsel
and consultants are reviewing the law, which will affect all health
and welfare benefit plans, in order to provide us with an overview
of its salient points and its probable short- and long-term impact.
Coast Guard Clarifies Policy on Delayed Issue of Credentials
Guard says that when a mariner requests delayed issuance, it
will hold the credential in ready-to-print status for up to twelve
months from the date on which it is accepted for processing. The
agency said that the date on which the credential is accepted for
processing is usually the date on which the application is received
by a regional exam center.
Credentials will be issued approximately one month prior to
the expiration date of the current credential. The agency says it
can’t accommodate requests for specific issue dates or delay the
issuance of specific endorsements.
Update on New Health Care Law The MM&P Health & Benefit Plan is a collectively bargained
multiemployer health plan. For such plans, a provision of the law
delays the effective date for the new requirements until after the
last collective bargaining agreement ratified before the law’s enact-
ment has expired. As soon as we know what the effective date of
the new requirements will be, we will inform the membership.
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Current Pilotage System Best for People, PortsAn independent study conducted by Florida’s Office of Program
Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA) has
concluded that the current pilotage system provides the greatest
benefit to the public and to Florida’s 11 deepwater ports. The
accountability office also noted that another state body, Florida’s
Department of Business & Professional Regulation, is against
modifying existing harbor pilot regulation.
“We are pleased that the study highlights that the advan-
tages of the current piloting system far outweigh any possible
disadvantages,” said Florida Harbor Pilots Association President
Joseph Brown. “As our state’s watch dogs for the numerous
cruise and cargo ships coming in and out of our ports, 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, we are committed to
ensuring Florida’s ports remain safe and secure,” he said. The
FHPA represents the interests of Florida’s 97 professional harbor
pilots.
The state study found that if foreign-flagged cruise and cargo
ships were allowed to use their own foreign ship officers to navi-
gate vessels into Florida’s ports, the safety of the public could
be threatened. Allowing foreign ship officers to pilot their own
ships into the state’s ports could also pose increased security,
environmental and economic risks, the study found.
OPPAGA argues that recent attempts to empower the Florida
legislature to authorize local pilotage regulations could result in
a statewide lack of uniformity, threatening port safety and secu-
rity by engendering competitive pressures between the state’s
ports. The state body also concluded that abolishing state regu-
lation in favor of federal government authority might threaten
port safety because federal requirements are less stringent than
state requirements.
The report found that the system now in place for determin-
ing pilotage rates is perceived to be fair and transparent. It con-
cluded that proposals to require legislative approval of pilotage
rates could further politicize the rate-setting process. It also said
establishing a formula to determine maximum pilotage fees may
not be feasible or useful because of the unique characteristics of
each of Florida’s 11 deepwater ports.
Maersk Group Reports $1 Billion Loss for 2009The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group said it lost $1 billion in 2009
because of the global economic crisis. Maersk Chief Executive
Officer Nils S. Andersen told financial analysts that the company
had succeeded in limiting the negative impact of the downturn
by employing slow steaming and similar strategies, and that it
had also saved money because of falling bunker prices. Maersk
said its container business lost $2.1 billion last year and that
profits in other segments, such as APM Terminals, its tanker and
other shipping businesses, oil, gas and retail stores, could not
offset the losses on its container operations. Andersen said that
the company had reduced capacity by 5 percent last year through
slow steaming and that the trend would continue in 2010. He
said it is essential for Maersk to keep costs under control in the
future, citing efforts such as the company’s decision two years
ago to “flatten” its organizational structure by removing a layer of
regional management, as well as ongoing projects to streamline
and improve its information technology systems.
Government Leaders Meet With UIG VP and Greg Faust of WSF
MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray and Washington
State Ferries ship steward Greg Faust recently shook hands with Vice
President Joe Biden and Washington Sen. Patty Murray. The vice president
and the senator are strong supporters of the Jones Act and are seeking to
create more well-paying jobs for America's working families. In the photo, left
to right: Gordon Baxter, who advocates for our members on the state level;
Vice President Joe Biden; MM&P UIG Vice President Mike Murray; Sen. Patty
Murray; and Greg Faust of WSF.
New Address for MM&P’s San Juan HallMM&P’s San Juan office has a new address: 1959 Building Center;
1959 Loiza St., Suite 200; San Juan, PR 00911. The phone and fax
numbers of the San Juan Hall remain the same.
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NEWS BRIEFS
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Maritime Unions Call on Government to Stand Shoulder-to-Shoulder With Mariners in Piracy Fight America’s seafaring unions have called on three key Obama
Administration officials to step up efforts to protect U.S.-flag
ships from attacks by pirates and to definitively reject any con-
templated regulatory or policy shifts that would bar ransom pay-
ments for hijacked ships and crews. “American mariners face an
ongoing threat,” the unions said. “As evidenced by the frequent
attacks against ships from various
nations in the Gulf of Aden and in
other waters near Somalia, it is no
exaggeration to state that mari-
ners’ lives are in constant peril.”
In a letter delivered in March
to Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton, Secretary of Defense
Robert Gates and Secretary of
Transportation Ray LaHood,
MM&P and five other maritime
unions urged the Administration
to work with them to strengthen
and expand the anti-piracy
response.
The unions said the most
effective step would be for our
government to provide U.S.-flag
vessels with the on-board armed
force protection necessary to repel
acts of piracy. But they said they
also strongly support the recent
decision by the Department of
Defense (DOD) to assist U.S.-flag vessel operators in contracting
with private security forces for U.S.-flag vessels carrying military
cargo in high-risk waters. “We ask that all agencies of the federal
government immediately follow DOD’s lead so that all U.S.-flag
vessels transporting military as well as non-military government
cargoes receive the same type of support,” the unions said.
Of particular importance, according to maritime labor, is to
definitively quash any possible attempts, regulatory or other-
wise, to implement after-the-fact legal actions against U.S.-flag
shipowners who pay a ransom to secure the safe release of their
crews. “It would be unconscionable for the government to turn
its back on or to dictate that shipowners turn their backs on the
American merchant mari-
ners who willingly sailed into
harm’s way in service to their
country,” the unions said.
The unions took the oppor-
tunity to commend the U.S.
government for responding so
effectively when the Maersk
Alabama was attacked. They
also said they do not subscribe
to an international call for
mariners to boycott the waters
most at risk of attack. “We are
proud that, throughout our
history, American merchant
mariners have served with dis-
tinction as our nation’s fourth
arm of defense. America’s
merchant mariners never
have and never will shirk their
responsibility to deliver the
goods whenever and wherever
needed,” they wrote.
The letter was signed by MM&P International President Tim
Brown, American Maritime Officers President Tom Bethel,
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association President Don Keefe,
Marine Firemen’s Union President Anthony Poplawski, Sailors
Union of the Pacific President Gunnar Lundeberg and Seafarers
International Union President Mike Sacco.
It is essential to definitively quash any
possible attempts, regulatory or otherwise,
to implement after-the-fact legal actions
against U.S.-flag shipowners who pay a
ransom to secure the safe release of their
crews. “It would be unconscionable for
the government to dictate that shipowners
turn their backs on the American
merchant mariners who willingly sailed
into harm’s way in service to their
country,” the maritime unions said.
San Francisco Bar Pilot Trainee Program Accepting Applications Applications are being accepted for the next San Francisco Bar
Pilot Trainee Program exam, which is scheduled for June 28.
Applications must be received by April 30. For more information,
contact Nancy Bennett at the Board of Pilot Commissioners.
The contact information is [email protected]; Board
of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo
and Suisun, Pier 9, Suite 102 San Francisco, CA 94111; (415) 397-
2253 (phone) or (415) 397-9463 (fax).
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Great Lakes Maritime Task Force Cites Progress on Dredging The economic recession that swept the country in 2009 was
particularly hard on the Great Lakes region, which continues to
suffer disproportionately from the loss of manufacturing jobs.
U.S.-flag “lakers” registered a drop in cargo of 35 percent over
the course of the year and trade via the St. Lawrence Seaway was
down 25 percent.
These sobering statistics are contained in the most recent
annual report of the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF).
“As the nation’s industrial heartland, the recession was particu-
larly painful for shipping on our nation’s Fourth Sea Coast,” the
task force reported.
Congressional appropriations for increased dredging are one
bright spot on the horizon. Another was last summer’s ground-
breaking ceremony for the coffer dams that will precede con-
struction of a second Poe-sized lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
“After more than 20 years of planning and review, this project is
moving forward,” the task force said. Congress has fully funded
the coffer dams, but it will take almost $500 million to build the
lock itself.
Another 2 million cubic yards of backlogged sediment will
be removed from Great Lakes ports and waterways during the
course of 2010, thanks to Congressional appropriations to last
View from the MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers union hall in Cleveland. “Lakers”
routinely leave the loading dock with 10 percent or more of their carrying
capacity unused because of the dredging backlog.
year’s budget of $13 million. “Lakers routinely leave the loading
dock with 10 percent or more of their carrying capacity unused,”
the task force reports. “These inefficiencies are jeopardizing hun-
dreds of thousands of family-sustaining jobs, as well as business
growth.” The members of the task force continue their advocacy
work in favor of the allocation from the $5 billion surplus in the
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund of the $180 million needed for
Great Lakes dredging. “When GLMTF began its effort to end
the dredging crisis, the backlog totaled 18 million cubic yards,”
according to the report. “It is now down to 15 million cubic
yards.” The task force is calling for more funds to be allocated
to Great Lakes dredging to keep the backlog from beginning to
grow again.
Indian Seafarers UnionThreatens Gulf of Aden BoycottThe National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) announced in
February that it will organize a boycott of mariners from “labor-
supplying countries” if significant progress is not made quickly
in the fight against piracy. A spokesman for the union said in
an official release to the press that its members will soon begin
refusing to sail to the Gulf of Aden and the Somali coast.
“The union is spearheading and co-coordinating an inter-
national agitation with the support of unions from India, the
Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, the Ukraine, Malaysia, Sri
Lanka and other labor-supplying countries,” said NUSI General
Secretary Abdulgani Y. Serang. “Discussions with the unions are
already on. If the situation does not improve, NUSI is soon going
to announce a date after which seafarers from labor-supplying
countries are not going to sail to the Gulf of Aden off the Somalia
coast.”
Transportation Workers Honor Congressman James Oberstar
The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades
Department (TTD) has announced
that Rep. James Oberstar is the
recipient of its 20th Anniversary
Congressional Award. TTD represents
32 unions, including the Masters,
Mates & Pilots, that operate in the avi-
ation, rail, transit, trucking, highway,
longshore and maritime industries. In
announcing the award, TTD President
Ed Wytkind called Oberstar “an archi-
tect of much of today’s transportation
legislation and an unparalleled expert in transportation policy
who recognizes the essential role that workers play in delivering
an efficient, safe and secure transportation system.”
Rep. James Oberstar
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NEWS BRIEFS
The Vanguard Group, which manages the funds offered in
the MM&P IRAP Plan, says many participants in
employer-sponsored retirement plans have
seen their account balances bounce back from
2008 lows. “You watched your account bal-
ance plummet in the worst bear market since
the Great Depression,” the company wrote in a recent
letter to clients. “Now here’s a surprise: For many partici-
pants in employer-sponsored retirement plans
at Vanguard, account balances have
recovered.” The company says
that, as of Sept. 30,
2009, six in ten
participants had
balances equal or
superior to what they
had on Sept. 30, 2007, just
before stock markets reached their heights.
What accounts for the recovery? Certainly, the market come-
back has played a central role. From its low on March 9, 2009, to
the end of September, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index charged
back by 56 percent. It’s been up and down since, but remained
near that level as of Feb. 8, 2010. Most important in balances’
recovery is that most investors continued to invest despite the
economic uncertainty. That’s among the observations of a new
research note, “Recovery in 401(k) Balances,” by Stephen P.
Utkus and Jean A. Young of the Vanguard Center for Retirement
Research. The researchers studied data from employer-spon-
sored retirement accounts held at Vanguard that had a balance
at both the beginning and end of the period. The main reason
for the recovery in account balances? Ongoing contributions.
Throughout the bear market, most workers continued to save in
their employer-sponsored plans.
“To be sure,” Vanguard says, “the bear market and subsequent
recession have been a trying time for all investors. And while six
in ten participants have seen their balances bounce back, four in
ten have not. Among investors age 45 and older, just more than
half have regained the lost ground.”
Why haven’t older investors fared as well as younger investors?
Many had more in accumulated savings that were pulled down
by the bear market. Despite the recovery from the March 9, 2009,
low, the S&P 500 fell 31 percent in the two years covered by the
research. As a result, many older investors have had to rethink
their retirement strategy by planning to work longer, save
more or spend less in retirement.
A skeptic might say that an account balance’s
recovery to a September 2007 level equates to
two years of contributions gone missing. But it’s
important to remember where we’ve been, and
where we could have ended up. In September 2008,
as large financial institutions crumbled and lending
ground to a halt, ordinary investors
and government leaders worried
that we might have
been on the cusp
of another depres-
sion. But it didn’t
turn out that way.
In fact, for younger inves-
tors in particular, the deep bear market
presented an opportunity to acquire shares
at lower prices that have since benefited from the market’s sharp
rise. Among plan participants younger than age 25, the median
account balance on Sept. 30, 2009, was nearly four times as great
as it was on Sept. 30, 2007. The median is the midpoint, so half of
the group had greater account-balance gains and half had lesser
gains or losses. Younger investors fared best in large part because
their ongoing contributions are likely to represent a larger share
of their account balances.
“Vanguard believes that broad diversification, with exposure
to all parts of the stock and bond markets, reduces risk,” the
company writes. “Of course, diversification does not ensure a
profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. But it played
a role in the recovery of plan participants’ account balances.
Participants with the largest losses had a median allocation to
stocks of more than 95 percent, according to the research note.
Participants with smaller losses or gains had lower exposure to
stocks and/or smaller account balances, so ongoing contributions
had a greater impact.
“What can you do to plan for the future? It’s important to
have a sound retirement investing plan that you can stick with
for the long term,” Vanguard advises. “Commit to saving in your
employer-sponsored plan, even when the markets fall. You may
end up purchasing shares at bargain prices. And find a mix of
stocks and bonds that's right for you.”
The Vanguard Group Says Many Retirement Account Balances Have Bounced Back
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“Your ECDIS may not display significant shoals and may not set
grounding alarms automatically because some electronic chart
producers did not understand the importance of a bulletin issued
by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).” This is
the substance of an urgent message released in February by the
IHO and maritime authorities.
A lucky visit by a maritime delegation to the U.K.
Hydrographic Organization sparked a flurry of urgent mes-
sages and updates in the electronic chart community after the
delegation noticed that a significant shoal was missing from the
ENC chart on the screen and no grounding alarm was set on
the ECDIS. “The problem was only noticed because the visitors
were familiar with the area displayed,” according to IHO Director
Robert Ward.
In the wake of the incident, the IHO called for an urgent
re-examination of ENC data. In the process, it discovered that
several ENC producer states “may not have fully appreciated
the safety implications behind the advice contained in ENC
Encoding Bulletin 27 issued in April 2009.” IHO said that as
a result, ENC producer states may not have taken appropriate
action, especially in relation to ENCs published before Encoding
Bulletin 27 was issued.
IHO Issues “Urgent Warning” on Electronic ChartsThe bulletin alerts ENC producers to the fact that great care
must be taken when encoding isolated shoal depths, such as
those often marked as “reported” on paper charts, and which
represent a hazard to navigation. Failure to encode these shoal
depths will result in the depth not being displayed in ECDIS
operating in the “standard” or “base” display mode. Most sig-
nificantly, but not explicitly explained in Encoding Bulletin 27, is
that on most ECDIS, those same shoal depths will not trigger any
automatic grounding alarms in any mode of display.
IHO’s Directing Committee has written to all 42 nations
which sell ENCs warning of the potential consequences of charts
that contain data that does not display optimally in ECDIS. The
IHO said it had “strongly encouraged” countries to urgently
review their ENCs to ensure that data had been encoded as
explained in Encoding Bulletin 27.
“It has been confirmed that corrective action is required in
a number of cases,” IHO said. The producer states which have
responded have indicated that this will be done by urgent re-encod-
ing of the relevant data and the issue of ENC updates in no more
than a few weeks. In the meantime, some ENC producer states have
initiated area warnings to alert mariners to the potential problem
until all ENCs have been reviewed and updated if necessary.
Credit unions are cooperative financial institutions that are
owned and controlled by the people they serve. They are not-for-
profit organizations that exist solely to provide a safe, convenient
place for members to save money and obtain loans at reasonable
rates. Credit unions are closely regulated. Through the National
Credit Union Administration, the federal government insures
deposits of credit union members for up to $250,000.
Credit unions offer a level of service that is not generally avail-
able at other financial institutions. Whether it’s providing a loan
to help a member cover unexpected expenses, giving financial
counseling to a member who needs budgeting help or offering a
better deal on a used car loan, credit unions make a difference for
members and their families.
The MM&P Federal Credit Union (FCU) is open to all
MM&P members, employees and their immediate families. It
currently manages nearly $1 million in member savings and
$700,000 in loans. Since its inception in 1958, it has lent mem-
bers over $14 million. As of Dec. 31, 2009, most MM&P FCU
depositors and borrowers were members of the union’s Offshore
Membership Group.
Over the course of the year, the MM&P FCU will introduce a
new service that will allow members to access their accounts via
the web. Watch this space for more details. In the meantime, if
Credit unions are able to offer their members better deals on loans to
purchase new cars because they are not-for-profit organizations.
A Message From the MM&P Federal Credit Union
you are looking for a safe place to deposit your money or a good
interest rate on a car loan, think of our credit union. We are here
to serve the needs of all our members.
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NEWS BRIEFS
The International Maritime Organization Subcommittee on
Standards of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) has approved
draft amendments to the International Convention on Standards
of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (the
STCW Convention), and its associated Code. The proposed
amendments will be submitted for adoption to a diplomatic con-
ference in Manila on June 21-25.
The proposed amendments mark the first major revision of
the two instruments since 1995. MITAGS Executive Director
Glen Paine participated in the U.S. delegation to the meetings,
and MM&P Pilots Vice President George Quick was on the
International Transport Workers Federation delegation, which
represented the interests of labor.
Among the proposed
amendments are
numerous important
changes to each chap-
ter of the Convention
which ultimately will
affect MM&P members,
including:
▶ Chapter I (general):
mandatory medical
fitness standards
for seafarers;
▶ Chapter II (deck officers): For the first time, IMO certifica-
tion requirements for able seafarer (deck); a reduction in
celestial navigation requirements, updated automatic radar
plotting aids and radar requirements; additional require-
ments for marine environment awareness training, leader-
ship and teamwork, and vessel-traffic-services training;
▶ Chapter III (engine department): revised near-coastal
license provisions; additional marine environment aware-
ness training and leadership and teamwork training;
upgrading of required competences for engineers; and new
certification requirements for able seafarer (engine) which
will replace QMED;
▶ Chapter IV (radio-communications/personnel): updated
to reflect current regulations, including reference to the
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and
Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual;
▶ Chapter V (training standards): additional competence
requirements for personnel serving on board all types of
tankers, including LNG ships; additional regulations for
personnel on “ro-ro passenger” and “passenger ships”;
Foundation in Placefor STCW Convention and Code Revision
▶ Chapter VI (emergency and safety): new requirements for
security training, as well as provisions to ensure that seafar-
ers are properly trained to cope if their ship comes under
attack by pirates;
▶ Chapter VII (alternative certification): addition of require-
ments for certification of able seafarers and specifications
for approved seagoing service and training required for
certification of candidates at support level (unlicensed) in
various functions; and
▶ Chapter VIII (watchkeeping): expanded requirements on
hours of work and rest, which have not been finalized and
will be the subject of further debate in Manila, and new
requirements for the
prevention of drug and
alcohol abuse.
The subcommit-
tee also approved for
submission to the June
conference a number
of draft resolutions,
including guidelines for:
international standards
of medical fitness for
seafarers; attracting new
entrants to the industry
and retaining seafarers;
promoting the participation of women in the industry; verifica-
tion of ship manning levels; ensuring the competency of masters
and officers on ships operating in polar waters.
The subcommittee also completed its review of the principles
for establishing the safe manning levels of ships and agreed a
draft resolution on Principles of Minimum Safe Manning that
contains detailed provisions for determining manning levels in a
transparent manner, which would replace the current Principles
of Safe Manning [resolution A. 890 (21), as amended].
The subcommittee also endorsed proposed draft amendments
to SOLAS regulation V/14 to require Administrations to take
into account the guidance on minimum safe manning adopted
by IMO (with a footnote referring to the Assembly resolution on
Principles of Minimum Safe Manning), with a view to approval
by MSC 88, subject to comments made by NAV 56. It is hoped
that the combination of the new Assembly resolution and the
amendment to SOLAS will lead to ships being manned at a level
that addresses the actual workload required to safely operate the
ship in the trade in which it is engaged.
It is hoped that the combination of the new
Assembly resolution and the amendment to SOLAS
will lead to ships being manned at a level that
addresses the actual workload required to safely
operate the ship in the trade in which it is engaged.
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Government Leaders Chart Course for Short Sea Shipping
Favorable winds that could finally make America’s “marine high-
way system” a reality are gathering force in Washington, D.C. The
Transportation Department has unveiled a new regulatory pro-
cedure that will allow the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to
designate selected rivers and coastal routes as “marine highway
corridors.” Official designation as a marine highway corridor
would give projects in these areas an advantage in competing for
federal grants.
In a parallel development, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.)
says he is now optimistic that legislation to eliminate the multiple
application of the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) on coastwise
shipments may soon make it out of the House Ways and Means
Committee, where it has languished for some time. Modifying
the HMT is a prerequisite to establishing “marine highway” proj-
ects on America’s coasts.
LaHood and Cummings made the remarks in April at a
conference organized by the Journal of Commerce at MM&P’s
training facility and conference center, the Maritime Institute for
Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS).
“For too long, we’ve overlooked the economic and environ-
mental benefits that our waterways and domestic seaports offer
as a means of moving freight in our country,” LaHood said. He
announced that for the remainder of this year, $7 million in com-
petitive grant funds will be available for marine highway projects,
with more details to come this summer. In addition, $600 million
in TIGER grants will be directed towards the effort. Cummings,
for his part, called short sea shipping, a “top priority.”
“There are many places in our country where expanded use
of marine transportation just makes sense,” said Acting MARAD
Administrator David Matsuda, who also spoke at the conference.
Short sea shipping “has so much potential to help our nation in
many ways,” he added: “reduced gridlock and greenhouse gases
and more jobs for skilled mariners and shipbuilders.”
Cummings cited a 2008
Congressional Budget Office
analysis that showed that the
cost to the HMT Trust Fund of
adopting an HMT exemption
for short sea shipping would be
less than $1 million annually.
“Even the trucking industry
believes short sea shipping
would be good for America,”
he added.
“There is just about
unanimous support among
members of the Transportation
Committee to exempt short
sea shipping from the Harbor
Maintenance Tax,” Cummings
told the audience. “This [short
sea shipping] is not an issue
that has any partisan boundar-
ies,” he added. The fact that the
concept appeals to legislators
from both parties is particularly
important in view of the politi-
cal skirmishes that have been
stalling progress on many of the
other items in Congress’s agenda.
“Short sea shipping is a true no-brainer,” Cumming con-
cluded. “It is critical that we begin to capitalize on opportunities
to move people and goods by water.” Going forward, he strongly
encouraged proponents of short sea shipping, including maritime
industry employees and U.S.-flag shipping companies, to work
harder to educate Washington decision-makers about its benefits.
The Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies
(MITAGS) is now approved to offer Veterans Administration GI
Bill Education benefits to veterans and their eligible dependents
enrolled in the STCW95 “Chief Mate/Master” License Advancement
Program, the “AB-to-Mate” and “500/1600 Mate” training programs.
Veterans and their eligible dependents can use their Post 9/11 GI
Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits. Monetary benefits vary: the
Chief Mate/Master Program is eligible for up to $3,600; the AB-to-
GI Bill Authorized for Three Mate Training ProgramsMate Program is eligible for up to $7,200; and the 500/1600 Mate
Program is eligible for over $28,000.
The AB-to-Mate and the 500/1600 GRT Mate programs both meet
the requirements for “Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch.” The
Chief Mate/Master License Advancement Program meets the Coast
Guard and STCW-95 “management level” training requirements.
To apply for the benefits or to obtain additional information, con-
tact Victor Tufts, MITAGS Program Manager, at 443-989-3531 or by
e-mail: [email protected].
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.),
speaking at the Journal of
Commerce Marine Highways
Conference at MITAGS. “It is
critical that we begin to capitalize
on opportunities to move people
and goods by water,” he said.
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History has repeatedly
proven that our country
must maintain a strong,
privately owned U.S.-flag merchant
marine to protect and enhance our
economic and military security. In
times of war or other international
emergency, U.S.-flag commercial
vessels and their U.S.-citizen crews
have responded quickly and effec-
tively to answer our call, providing
the sealift capability and maritime
manpower necessary to support our
forces overseas.
“Since I became chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, I have come to appreciate first-hand why
our merchant marine has long been called our
nation’s fourth arm of defense,” General Colin
Powell told the graduating class at the United
States Merchant Marine Academy in 1992. “In
war, merchant seamen have long served with
valor and distinction by carrying critical supplies
and equipment to our troops in far-away lands.
In peacetime, the merchant marine has another
vital role: contributing to our economic secu-
rity by linking us to trading partners around the
world and providing the foundation for our ocean
commerce.”
U.S.-flag vessels and their U.S.-citizen crews are
on the front lines in the wars in Afghanistan and
Iraq. American vessels and American crews carry
the supplies and equipment that support our
troops, whenever and wherever they are needed.
Our industry is now embarked on a bipartisan
effort to achieve full funding in fiscal year 2011 for
the Maritime Security Program (MSP). Congress
had authorized $174 million for
fiscal year 2011 to support the
operation of the 60-ship maritime
security fleet, and the Obama
Administration, in its budget
submission to Congress earlier this
year, requested the same amount to
fully fund MSP.
To remind members of Congress
of the importance of the Maritime
Security Program and to ensure
that the authorized amount is
appropriated, we are working with Congressmen
Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and Buck McKeon (R-Calif.)
to generate broad bipartisan support for MSP
funding. Skelton is chairman of the Armed
Services Committee and McKeon is the commit-
tee’s ranking Republican.
In a letter to their colleagues in the House of
Representatives, Skelton and McKeon correctly
state that, “The MSP is a proven, successful
national security program enacted to ensure that
the United States has the U.S.-flag commercial
capability and trained U.S.-citizen merchant
mariners it needs in time of war or other inter-
national emergency. It is one of the most cost-
efficient and effective defense-related private
industry and government partnerships.”
Most importantly, they note that “the contin-
ued funding and implementation of the MSP
ensure that America will in fact be able to sup-
port our troops overseas by guaranteeing that
American-flag vessels and American crews—and
not foreign-flag vessels and foreign crews—will
continue to be available to transport the supplies
and equipment our troops need.”
WASHINGTON OBSERVERU.S.-Flag Shipping Companies, UnionsContinue Teamwork on Crucial Issues
Work Proceeds Despite Partisan Battles in D.C.
C. James Patti
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We will continue to press for full fiscal year
2011 funding for the Maritime Security Program
and to work with all members of Congress who
share our concern about strengthening America’s
commercial sealift capability, as well as our com-
mitment to preserving jobs for American mari-
time workers and supporting America’s troops.
It is expected that the Congressional committees
on Appropriations will consider their respec-
tive fiscal year 2011 funding bills prior to the
Congressional summer recess.
Unfortunately, it has become a fact of life in
our Nation’s Capital that every issue, every debate
and every vote is reduced to what is essentially a
zero-sum exercise in politics. For too many of our
elected officials, Congress has become a game in
which one side wins and one side loses: a game
in which “if you win, I lose.” There is no real and
meaningful negotiation; there is no legitimate
give-and-take to reach a fair compromise; there
is no honest effort to act on legislation so that
everyone—including and especially the American
people—win. Rather, there is a hardcore group
of politicians who have decided that they will
do anything and everything, including reversing
their own long-standing positions on issues and
policies, to ensure that nothing gets done and that
“the other side” loses.
Of course, this rabid partisanship affects our
activities and has blocked enactment of legisla-
tion important to American merchant mariners
and the U.S.-flag maritime industry. At this point
in the legislative term, approximately 300 pieces
of legislation that have passed the House of
Representatives have seen no action in the Senate.
Included in the measures awaiting Senate action
are the Coast Guard authorizations bill and the
authorizations legislation for the Transportation
Security Administration, both of which con-
tain important provisions relating to mari-
time security and the Transportation Workers
Identification Credential (TWIC) program.
Of course, this “winner-take-all, you lose-I
win” approach to legislative action is not the
way we have conducted ourselves over the years.
Rather the maritime unions work with each
other, the unions work together with the U.S.-flag
carriers, and together, the unions and carriers
work with members from both political parties
representing all political philosophies to:
▶ ensure that the Maritime Security Program is fully funded;
▶ preserve, protect and enhance the Jones Act and the domestic shipping industry and to fight against those who want to turn over the carriage of America’s domestic trade to foreign-owned and foreign-controlled ship-ping interests;
▶ maintain the applicability of the cargo pref-erence laws over food aid and other U.S. government generated export and import cargoes;
The ‘winner-take-all, you lose-I win’ approach that is unfortunately so evident
in politics today is completely different from the way we have conducted
ourselves over the years. The maritime unions have traditionally worked
with each other and with the U.S.-flag carriers, and together, the unions and
carriers have worked with members of both political parties to ensure that the
Maritime Security Program is fully funded and to preserve the Jones Act.
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▶ fight against those who want to dismantle
longstanding in-kind aid programs and
instead simply give away U.S. cash with no
requirement that it be used to buy or ship
American.
That is why we
need to maintain and
increase our pres-
ence and activities in
Washington.
We must never
allow ourselves and
our programs to
become the property
of one political party or one ideology or to be
held hostage by one political party or ideology for
someone else’s benefit.
We must instead continue to work to gain sup-
porters on both sides of the aisle, individuals who
understand and appreciate the role of our indus-
try in furthering our nation’s economic and mili-
tary objectives. We need to continue to work with
both Republicans and Democrats to create new
opportunities for U.S.-flag vessel operations and
new job opportunities for American maritime
workers. We need to work with both Republicans
and Democrats to make America’s tax laws
work to encourage investment in U.S.-flag vessel
operations and to encourage the employment of
American mariners. We need to work with both
Republicans and Democrats to stop the exodus
of vessels from our flag and to put a stop to the
outsourcing of American maritime jobs to the
benefit of foreign-flag vessel operations and their
foreign crews.
If we are to achieve these things and be able
to work in the future as we have worked in the
past, we must have a strong, vibrant Political
Contribution Fund to support all members of
Congress who support us, our issues and our
industry. We must be in a position in which we
are able to stand up and help those who help us.
If this is not the case, we will be putting at risk
the seats of members of Congress who support
fair trade policies that put American industries
on an equal footing with their foreign competi-
tion; who advocate
for a strong defense
and understand the
role our industry
plays in protecting
America’s interests
and America’s troops;
who put jobs for
Americans before tax
breaks for companies
that send jobs over-
seas; who are ready,
willing and able to add their name, their support
and their votes to the programs, policies and
legislation important to the survival and growth
of our industry.
If we are not able to help those who fight
alongside us, members of Congress will find
themselves increasingly vulnerable to the attacks
from single-issue advocates and political extrem-
ists who are willing to sacrifice anything and
anyone, including their own, for personal politi-
cal gain.
None of us should have any illusions about the
difficulty of the challenges we face and the enor-
mity of the task ahead. Especially in these times
of partisanship and rancor in which nothing but
the fewest possible critical actions are taken, it
becomes harder and harder to believe that we will
succeed, and that it is worth our effort to try.
But if we work together for a common goal,
and we all, each and every member of our union,
support MM&P’s Political Contribution Fund
and participate in the political process by voting
for those who stand up for our jobs and our U.S.-
flag fleet, we can make a difference.
If we don’t, we know we will lose. If we do, we
have a greater chance to succeed.
WASHINGTON OBSERVER
We must never allow ourselves and our
programs to become the property of one
political party or one ideology or to be
held hostage for someone else’s benefit
by one political party or ideology.
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NEWS FROM THE PAST
56 Years Ago
1954 – U.S. Government Closes Sheepshead Bay
Training Facility Th e decision to close the maritime training facility at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, eff ectively ends the U.S. Maritime Service (USMS) training program mandated by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. During World War II, the system comprised more than a dozen training facilities on all three coasts. Under the auspices of the program, which was begun in 1938, tens of thousands of licensed offi cers and seafarers were trained for service in World War II and Korea. Aft er the Sheepshead Bay facility was closed, only the federal academy at Kings Point and a radar school in New York City remained, but the USMS legacy would last the rest of the century.
Also in the news 56 years ago:▶ March 25 – RCA manufactures the fi rst color TV set
(12-inch screen; price: $1000).
▶ May 17 – Brown v. Board of Education: Th e Supreme Court rules that segregated schools are unconstitutional.
▶ Dec. 4 – In Miami, the fi rst Burger King opens.
98 Years Ago
1912 – MM&P’s Honolulu Harbor 54 Prevails in Fight
With Inter Island Steam Aft er a fi ve-day strike, Harbor 54 wins a three-year contract with Inter Island Steam Navigation Co. Th e new contract calls for a 15 percent wage increase and restores several pay provisions that had been unilaterally withdrawn some months before. It was one of the fi rst union victories in Hawaii… “and it will be the last [that MM&P] will have to win,” according
to one member of the strike committee. Unfortunately, a new problem soon arose when a master was demoted aft er passengers allegedly complained that—at the age of 50—he was “just too old.” An article in Honolulu’s Pacifi c Commercial Advertiser stated the case in these terms: “Th e union objected to the company listening to complaints from landsmen who… are not competent to judge… a licensed offi cer’s ability, anymore than a layman is capable of judging a doctor’s ability or [that of] any other professional man…”
Also in the news 98 years ago:▶ Jan. 12 – Some 25,000 workers walk out of textile mills
in Lawrence, Mass., in the “Bread and Roses Strike,” the most dramatic victory in the history of the American labor movement.
▶ Feb. 14 – Arizona becomes the 48th state. ▶ April 15 – RMS Titanic sinks, taking more than 1,500
people with her.
143 Years Ago
1867 – U.S. Hydrographic Offi ce Buys “Bowditch”Th e copyright and printing plates of Th e New American Practical Navigator are sold (for $29,500) to the newly established Bureau of the Navy. Although every revision since 1802 had been made by Nathaniel Bowditch, and later by his son, Ingersol, the Bowditch family did not profi t from the sale. Instead, the funds went to the family of Edmund March Blunt (1769-1862), a printer in Newburyport, Mass., who had sought out Bowditch to revise and correct John Harrison Moore’s Th e New Practical Navigator, then the leading text on the subject in the British Empire. Aft er 1811, Blunt’s nautical publishing house was located at 202 Water St., New York City, “at the sign of the Quadrant,” where he published Th e American Coast Pilot, Th e Shipmaster’s Assistant and an array of charts. Blunt used his own funds to sponsor charting surveys of the Bahamas Bank, Long Island Sound, New York Harbor and other ports. Aft er his retirement in 1833, his sons Edmund (1799-1866) and George W. (1802-1878) continued the business, although Edmund, a surveyor and cartographer, is mainly known for helping to establish the Treasury Department’s Coast Survey.
Also in the news 143 years ago: ▶ Feb. 17 – Th e fi rst ship passes through the Suez Canal.
▶ March 30 – Secretary of State William Seward buys Alaska for $7.2 million from Tsar Alexander II of Russia.
▶ July 2 – Th e fi rst elevated railroad in the United States begins service in New York.
Sailing Through TimeMatt Walker and Katy Bradford
USCG Cutter Taney, moored in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Of the vessels that fought in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the 327-foot cutter is the only one still afloat. Decommissioned Dec. 7, 1986, Taney is now an exhibit in Baltimore’s Maritime Museum.
PHOTO BYKATY BRADFORD
A voyage through MM&P history with Katy Bradford of the MM&P Communications Department and MM&P member Matt Walker. This column is based on independent research they conduct in the MM&P archives and other maritime history sources.
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Congratulations Recent Graduates!MITAGS congratulates recent graduates of the Chief Mate/Master program
Roland HobsonRoland joined MM&P in 2001, after graduating from Kings Point. He lives in Honolulu and
ships out of MM&P’s Honolulu hall. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and
family, fishing, surfing and sailing. “I’d like to thank the people at home that put up with me
being away and the MITAGS staff for their hard work and hospitality,” Roland says. He com-
pleted all Chief Mate/Master courses on Jan. 15.
Keith MortonKeith joined MM&P in 2007, after graduating from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He
lives in Franklin, N.H. In his free time, Keith enjoys traveling, scuba diving, fishing, going to the
beach and golfing. He completed all Chief Mate/Master courses on Nov. 13, 2009.
Brendan SmithBrendan joined MM&P in 2004, after graduating from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at
Kings Point. He lives in Charleston, S.C., and ships out of MM&P’s Charleston Hall. He has a
son, Ryan. In his free time, Brendan enjoys playing Call of Duty, watching TV, quilt knitting,
baking, squirrel hunting, lifting heavy weights and lumberjacking. “It takes hard work and
determination to get through this program,” he says. “I’d like to thank all the people who helped
me along the way.” Brendan completed all Chief Mate/Master courses on Jan. 22.
Dean VentimigliaDean joined MM&P in 1999, after graduating from the California Maritime Academy. He lives
in Bend, Ore., with his wife, Diane, and their two children, Joshua, 13, and Jesse, 10. Dean ships
out of Honolulu. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, basket weaving, lawn bowling, surfing, bird
watching and hunting with a knife. “I’d like to thank MM&P and MITAGS for all their help,” he
says. Dean completed all Chief Mate/Master courses on Oct. 30, 2009.
Kahai WodehouseKahai joined MM&P in 2001, after graduating from the California Maritime Academy. He
lives in Haleiwa, Hawaii, and ships out of Honolulu. In his free time, Kahai enjoys water sports,
snowboarding, dirt biking and traveling. “The staff at MITAGS was very helpful throughout this
long Chief Mate/Master Program,” he says. Kahai completed all Chief Mate/Master courses on
Dec. 11, 2009.
NEWS FROM MITAGS
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The Master, Mate & Pilot - 17 - March - April 2010
Masters, Mates & Pilots PlansAdministrator’s Column
Patrick McCullough
Health & Benefi t Plan
Medicare Part “D” Update
The coverage offered by the MM&P
Health & Benefit Plan’s Prescription
Drug Program continues to be com-
parable to the prescription drug
coverage offered under Medicare Part
“D.” In October 2009, the Plan sent
the required annual notice explain-
ing that the prescription coverage it
offers is “creditable” for 2010. The only exception
involves retirees and dependents who belong to
the Columbia Northwest Group. Their prescrip-
tion drug coverage remains “non-creditable.” This
means that the Plan cannot receive a subsidy to
offset the prescription drug costs for members
of this group. Retirees and dependents in the
Columbia Northwest Group should enroll in a
Medicare Part “D” Prescription Drug Plan.
Since 2006, the MM&P Health & Benefit Plan
has applied for and received a subsidy for a per-
centage of the prescription drug costs incurred
by Medicare-eligible Offshore pensioners and
dependents. To receive the subsidy, each year the
Plan must file an application with the Center for
Medicare Services (CMS). The subsidy is equal to
approximately 28 percent of the cost of the prescrip-
tion drug benefit. For calendar year 2010, the Plan’s
application for the subsidy has been approved. In
2009, the Plan received a subsidy of approximately
$1,068,200, which has helped defray the costs of
providing this benefit to the Plan’s retirees.
Pilot Stop-Loss Coverage
Since 1999, the Pilots have purchased stop-loss
insurance coverage to help provide protection
against catastrophic or unpredictable losses. The
coverage has helped stabilize claim
costs for the Pilot group. Under the
terms of the stop-loss policy in effect,
the insurance company becomes
liable for losses that exceed certain
limits, which are called deductibles.
The deductible for the policy that the
Pilot group has purchased is $100,000
per individual. Under the policy, the
carrier will reimburse all payments
above $100,000 made by the MM&P
Health Plan on an individual’s behalf,
provided the Plan makes these payments during
the policy year (April 1 through March 31). The
Plan is required to inform the insurance carrier of
all individuals who have had claims of at least 50
percent of the $100,000 deductible in the current
policy period. The Board of Trustees, at its January
2010 meeting, authorized the chairman and the
secretary, in consultation with the Pilot Trustees,
to approve renewal of this insurance coverage
effective April 1, 2010.
Pilot Open Enrollment
The Trustees received the Administrator’s report
that during the annual open enrollment period for
November to December 2009, the Plan received
new requests for coverage for two pilots and their
dependents, as well as an additional four dependents
of pilots who are already covered under the Plan.
Pensioner’s Continuation of Coverage
The Trustees agreed, in principle, to extend the
Continuation of Coverage Program until the
earlier of termination of a participant’s coverage or
June 30, 2011. The Trustees have had this program
in place since 1985. The Trustees request that a
Plan Amendment be drafted for their review at the
next Trustees’ meeting.
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Prescription Drug Program
The Trustees received a report that the CVS/
Caremark agreement, which provides for addi-
tional discounts under the Prescription Drug
Program, has been finalized and executed by the
Administrator with the new pricing structure
effective Oct. 1, 2009.
Individual Retirement Account Plan
The Trustees took the following action at their
Jan. 27–28 meeting.
Added a “loan feature” to the 401(k) Plan effective
July 1, 2010, under the following conditions and
procedures:
➤ Only active participants may apply for such
a loan;
➤ New loans are issued by deducting the loan
amount pro-rata from each of the partici-
pant’s selected investment options;
➤ The minimum loan amount is $1,000, and a
participant may have no more than two out-
standing loans at any time which, according
to IRS limitations, may not exceed the lesser
of 50 percent of the participant’s total account
balance or $50,000;
➤ A participant must apply for a loan before
taking a “hardship withdrawal”;
➤ Loan repayments must be made by ACH
debit from the participant’s bank account and
repayments of both principal and interest are
invested according to the investment options
selected for new contributions;
➤ Loan term limits are five years for general
purpose loans and 10 years for home pur-
chase loans;
➤ Loan interest rate is Prime plus 1 percent; and
➤ Participants will be ineligible for any new
loans if they have defaulted on a previous
loan.
Additional information will be provided as
administrative procedures are worked out with
Fidelity Management.
The IRAP Trustees also agreed to add an optional
“Roth 401(k)” feature to the IRAP, but only with
respect to active participants whose employers
agree to set-up the payroll and administrative
procedures necessary to separately account for
pre-tax contributions to the existing 401(k) Plan
and post-tax contributions to the new Roth 401(k)
Plan. This new option is expected to be available
starting on July 1, 2010.
Finally, the IRAP Trustees agreed to open a new
“window period” to allow participants to trans-
fer their Accumulated Share account balances in
the Managed Portfolio as of Dec. 31, 2008, to the
Vanguard Self-Directed Investment Program. A
letter regarding this change was sent in February
to participants who have balances in the Managed
Portfolio. If you believe you have a balance in the
Managed Portfolio as of Dec. 31, 2008, and you
wish to transfer your balance to Vanguard but have
not received the letter, please call the Plan Office
for more information.
IRAP and Pension Plan
For your reference, on the next page please see
the Internal Revenue Service limitations for 2010.
Please remember that the defined benefit plan lim-
its listed apply only to participants in the Offshore
Pension Plan and the 401(k) limits apply only to
members whose collective bargaining agreements
allow for IRAP/401(k) participation. (Please note
that the limits have remained the same as for 2009.)
Masters, Mates & Pilots Plans
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The following amendments to Plan Rules & Regulations were approved by the
Board of Trustees at the Jan. 27–28 meetings:
AMENDMENT NO. 112 TO THE
M.M.& P. HEALTH & BENEFIT PLAN
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1) Article III (Eligibility), Section 2.A.5 (Pensioners – Initial Eligibility –
Co-Pay Requirements (Pensioners) and Section 2.A.6 (Pensioners – Initial
Eligibility – Pensioners Receiving a Lump-Sum Payout) shall be amended
by changing the reference to “March 31, 2010” to “March 31, 2012.”
Adopted: Jan. 28, 2010
IRS LIMITATIONS FOR 2010
2010 2009
Maximum Annual 415 Payout at Age 62
From a Defined Benefit Plan$195,000 $195,000
Maximum Annual Contribution to an
Individual’s Defined Contribution
Account Under 415(c)
$ 49,000 $ 49,000
Maximum Effective 401(k) Deferral $ 16,500 $ 16,500
401(k) Catch-Up Limit-Age 50 and Older $ 5,500 $ 5,500
Maximum Amount of Annual Compensation
That Can Be Taken Into Account for
Determining Benefits or Contributions
Under a Qualified Plan
$245,000 $245,000
Wage Base:
a) for Social Security Tax
b) for Medicare
$106,800
No limit
$106,800
No limit
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March - April 2010 - 20 - The Master, Mate & Pilot
International Headquarters
700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B
Linthicum Heights,
MD 21090-1953
Phone: 410-850-8700
Fax: 410-850-0973
www.bridgedeck.org
International Officers
Timothy A. Brown PresidentExt. 17
Don Marcus Secretary-TreasurerExt. 21
Executive Offices
George Quick Vice PresidentPilot Membership GroupExt. 20
Richard Plant Director of Special Projects
Ext. 36
Audrey Scharmann Executive Secretary
Ext. 17
Diane Chatham Executive Secretary
Ext. 21
Legal Department
Gabriel Terrasa International Counsel
Ext. 45
Communications
Lisa Rosenthal Communications Director
Ext. 27
communications@
bridgedeck.org
Accounting
Beverly GutmannInternational Comptroller
Ext. 12
Federal Employees
Membership Group
Randi Ciszewski Representative
District No.1-PCD
MEBA (AFL-CIO)
444 North Capitol St., NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-638-5355
Fax: 202-638-5369
David H. Boatner West Coast Contact
Los Angeles/Long Beach
533 N. Marine Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744-5527
Phone: 310-834-7201
Fax: 310-834-6667
Randi Ciszewski U.S. Navy Civil Service
Pilots Representative
District No.1-PCD
MEBA (AFL-CIO)
444 North Capitol St., NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-638-5355
Fax: 202-638-5369
Offshore Membership Group
David H. BoatnerVice President-Pacific Ports
Wayne FarthingVice President-Gulf Ports
Steven Werse Vice President-Atlantic Ports
Boston
Dan GogginRepresentative
Marine Industrial Park
12 Channel St., Suite 606-A
Boston, MA 02210-2333
Phone: 617-671-0769
Fax: 617-261-2334
Charleston
Elise Silvers Representative
1529 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
Suite 1B
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 843-766-3565
Fax: 843-766-6352
Honolulu
Randy Swindell Representative
707 Alakea St., Rm. 107
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-523-8183
Fax: 808-538-3672
Houston
Wayne Farthing Vice President-Gulf PortsNell Wilkerson Representative
4620 Fairmont Parkway
Suite 203,
Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone: 281-487-4649
Fax: 281-487-0686
Jacksonville
Liz Pettit Representative
349 E. 20th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Phone: 904-356-0041
Fax: 904-353-7413
Los Angeles/Long Beach
David H. Boatner Vice President-Pacific Ports533 N. Marine Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744-5527
Phone: 310-834-7201
Fax: 310-834-6667
Miami/Port Everglades
Andrea Fortin Dave Goff Representatives
540 East McNab Rd., Suite B
Pompano Beach, FL
33060-9354
Phone: 954-946-7883
Fax: 954-946-8283
New Orleans
Sue Bourcq Representative
3330 West Esplanade, Ste 209
Metairie, LA 70002-3454
Phone: 504-837-5700
Fax: 504-834-1815
New York/New Jersey
Steven Werse Vice President-Atlantic35 Journal Square, Suite 912
Jersey City, NJ 07306-4103
Phone: 201-963-1900
Fax: 201-963-5403
Assistant Port Agent
201-963-1918
Directory of MM&P Offices
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Norfolk, Va.
Patricia Powell Representative
1058 West 39th St.
Norfolk, VA 23508
Phone: 757-489-7406
Fax: 757-489-1715
San Francisco
Bill McKinleyPort Agent
Sandy Candau Representative
548 Thomas L. Berkeley Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 415-777-5074
Fax: 415-777-0209
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Eduardo Iglesias Representative
1959 Building Center
1959 Loiza St. Ste 200
San Juan, PR 00911
Phone: 787-724-3600
Fax: 787-723-4494
Hours: Monday-Friday
9:00am – 1:30pm ET
Seattle
Kathleen O. Moran Representative
15208 52nd Ave. South
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: 206-441-8700
Fax: 206-448-8829
Tampa
Laura Cenkovich Representative
202 S. 22nd St., Suite 205
Tampa, FL 33605-6308
Phone: 813-247-2164
Fax: 813-248-1592
Hours: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM ET
Pilot Membership Group
George A. Quick Vice President3400 N. Furnace Rd.
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Phone: 410-557-8757
Fax: 410-557-7082
East Coast
Regional Representative
Timothy J. Ferrie201 Edgewater St.
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: 718-448-3900
Fax: 718-447-1582
Gulf Coast
Regional Representative
Richard D. Moore8150 S. Loop E.
Houston, TX 77017
Phone: 713-645-9620
West Coast
Regional Representative
Kip CarlsonPier 9, East End
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415-362-5436
Alaska Marine Pilots
Peter S. Garay President
P.O. Box 920226
Dutch Harbor, AK 99692
Phone: 907-581-1240
Fax: 907-581-1372
Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots
Bob LippoldP.O. Box 2767
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
Phone: 361-884-5899
Fax: 361-884-1659
Associated Branch Pilots
Mike Lorino Jr.3813 N.Causeway Blvd.
Suite 100
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-831-6615
Association of Maryland Pilots
Eric Nielsen President
3720 Dillon St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-276-1337
Fax: 410-276-1364
Biscayne Bay Pilots
Captain Michael McDonnellChairman
2911 Port Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305-374-2791
Fax: 305-374-2375
Boston Pilots
Greg Farmer256 Marginal Street, Bldg 11
East Boston, MA 02128
Phone: 617-569-4500
Fax: 617-564-4502
Boat: 617-569-4503
Canaveral Pilots
Stephen Gasecki Richard GrimisonCo-Chairmen
Box 816
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Phone: 321-783-4645
Caribbean Harbor Pilots
P.O. Box 34336
Ponce, PR 00734-4336
Phone: 787-848-7180
Charleston Branch Pilots
Whit Smith6 Concord St.
P.O. Box 179
Charleston, SC 29402
Phone: 843-577-6695
Fax: 843-577-0632
Columbia Bar Pilots
John Torjusen100 16th St.
Astoria, OR 97103-3634
Phone: 503-325-2641
Columbia River Pilots
James B. Parks Branch Agent
13225 N. Lombard
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: 503-289-9922
Coos Bay Pilots
Charles L. Yates President
686 North Front St.
Coos Bay, OR 97420-2331
Phone: 541-267-6555
Fax: 541-267-5256
Crescent River Port Pilots
Allen J. “A.J.” Gibbs President
8712 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: 504-392-8001
Fax: 504-392-5014
Galveston-Texas City Pilots
John HalvorsenP.O. Box 16110
Galveston, TX 77552
Phone: 409-740-3347
Fax: 409-740-3393
Hawaii Pilots Association
Steve Baker President
Pier 19-Honolulu Harbor
P.O. Box 721
Honolulu, HI 96808
Phone: 808-532-7233
Fax: 808-532-7229
Houston Pilots
Thomas C. PacePresiding Officer
8150 S. Loop E.
Houston, TX 77017
Phone: 713-645-9620
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Humboldt Bar Pilots
John Powell 707-443-3878
Timothy Petrusha 707-443-5365
P.O. Box 3555
Eureka, CA 95502-3555
Key West Bar Pilots Association
Michael McGrawP.O. Box 848
Key West, FL 33041
Phone: 305-296-5512
Fax: 305-296-1388
Lake Charles Pilots
Michael Miller President
4902 Ihles Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70665
Phone: 337-436-0372
Fax: 337-474-4573
www.lakecharlespilots.com
Mobile Bar Pilots
Patrick J. Wilson President
P.O. Box 831
Mobile, AL 36601
Phone: 251-432-2639
Fax: 251-432-9964
New Orleans-Baton Rouge
Steamship Pilots
William O. Watson IIIChris Rieder401 North New Hampshire St.
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-867-5332
Fax: 504-832-1932
Northeast Marine Pilots
Joseph Maco243 Spring St.
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401-847-9050
Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216
Pilots Association for the
Bay & River Delaware
J.R. Roche President
800 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-465-8340
Fax: 215-465-3450
Port Everglades Pilots
Andy Edelstein Bruce CumingsCo-Directors
P.O. Box 13017
Port Everglades, FL 33316
Phone: 954-522-4491
Puget Sound Pilots
Frantz A. Coe101 Stewart St. - Suite 900
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-728-6400
Fax: 206-448-3405
Sabine Pilots
Charles A. Tweedel, President
5148 West Pkwy.
Groves, TX 77619
Phone: 409-722-1141
Fax: 409-962-9223
www.sabinepilots.com
Saint Johns Bar Pilots
John AtchisonPresident
4910 Ocean St.
Mayport, FL 32233
Phone: 904-249-5631
Fax: 904-249-7523
San Juan Bay Pilots
P.O. Box 9021034
San Juan, PR 00902-1034
Phone: 787-722-1166
St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots
Roger S. Paulus President
P.O. Box 274
733 E. Broadway
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Phone: 315-654-2900;
Fax: 315-654-4491
San Francisco Bar Pilots
Pete McIsaac Port Agent
Kip Carlson MM&P Representative
Pier 9, East End
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415-362-5436
Fax: 415-982-4721
Sandy Hook Pilots
Peter Rooss Branch Agent
201 Edgewater St.
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: 718-448-3900
Fax: 718-447-1582
Savannah Pilots Association
William T. Brown Master Pilot
550 E. York St.
P.O. Box 9267
Savannah, GA 31401-3545
Phone: 912-236-0226
Fax: 912-236-6571
Southeast Alaska
Pilots Association
Richard Gurry President
1621 Tongass Ave. - Suite 300
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-9696
Fax: 907-247-9696
www.seapa.com
Southwest Alaska
Pilots Association
Steve HunnicuttPresident
P.O. Box 977
Homer, AK 99603
Phone: 907-235-8783
Fax: 907-235-6119
Tampa Bay Pilots
Allen L. Thompson Executive Director
1825 Sahlman Dr.
Tampa, FL 33605
Phone: 813-247-3737
Fax: 813-247-4425
Virginia Pilot Association
J. William Cofer President
3329 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-496-0995
Western Great Lakes
Pilots Association
Donald Willecke President
1325 Tower Ave., P.O. Box 248
Superior, WI 54880-0248
Phone: 715-392-5204
Fax: 715-392-1666
United Inland
Membership Group
Michael Murray Vice Presidenthttp:/www.mmp-uig.org/
Cleveland
Charles Malue Great Lakes Representative
1250 Old River Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-776-1667
Fax: 216-776-1668
Juneau
Ron BressetteRepresentative
229 Fourth St.
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-586-8192
Fax: 907-789-0569
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Portland
John Schaeffner Branch Agent
2225 N. Lombard St. - No. 206
Portland, OR 97217
Phone and Fax: 503-283-0518
San Francisco
Raymond W. ShipwayBranch Agent
548 Thomas L. Berkeley Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 415-543-5694
Fax: 415-543-2533
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Eduardo Iglesias Representative
1959 Building Center
1959 Loiza St. Ste 200
San Juan, PR 00911
Phone: 787-724-3600
Fax: 787-723-4494
Hours: Monday-Friday
9:00AM 1:30PM ET
Seattle
Michael MurrayVice President-UIGTim SaffleRepresentative144 Railroad Ave., Suite 205
Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425-775-1403
Fax: 425-775-1418
Wilmington
Raymond W. Shipway Branch Agent
548 Thomas L. Berkeley Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 415-543-5694
MIRAID
C. James Patti President1025 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 507
Washington, DC 20036-5412
Phone: 202-463-6505
Fax: 202-223-9093
Masters, Mates & Pilots
Federal Credit Union
Kathy Ann Klisavage ManagerMM&P Headquarters
700 Maritime Blvd., Suite B
Linthicum, MD 21090-1953
Phone: 410-850-8700
Ext. 43
Fax: 410-859-1623
Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777
(All U.S. and Puerto Rico)
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 Plans
700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite A
Linthicum Heights, MD
21090-1996
Phone: 410-850-8500
Fax: 410-850-8655
Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522
Hours: 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 20785
Direct Line: 301-429-8964
Member Calls:
1-800-638-2972
Pacific Maritime Region
Pension & Benefit Plans
Columbia Northwest
Marine Benefit Trust
Patrick McCullough Administrator700 Maritime Blvd. – Suite A
Linthicum Heights, MD
21090-1996
Phone: 410-850-8500
Fax: 410-850-8655
Toll-Free: 1-877-667-5522
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM– 4:30 PM ET
Northwest Maritime
Pension Trust
Randy G. GoodwinAccount Executive P.O. Box 34203
Seattle, WA 98124
Phone: 206-441-7574
Fax: 206-441-9110
Southwest Marine Health,
Benefit & Pension Trust
4201 Long Beach Blvd.
Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90807
Toll-Free: 1-888-806-8943
Maritime Institute of
Technology & Graduate
Studies (MITAGS)
Glen Paine Executive Director692 Maritime Blvd.
Linthicum Heights,
MD 21090-1952
Main Phone: 410-859-5700
Toll-Free:
Admissions: 1-866-656-5568
Residence Center:
1-866-900-3517
BWI Airport Shuttle
(avail. 24 hours a day):
1-866-900-3517 Ext. 0
Fax:
School: 410-859-5181
Residence: 410-859-0942
Executive Director:
Admissions:
www.mitags.org
Pacific Maritime
Institute (PMI)
Gregg Trunnell Director1729 Alaskan Way, S.
Seattle, WA 98134-1146
Phone: 206-441-2880
Fax: 206-441-2995
Toll-Free: 1-888-893-7829
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March - April 2010 - 24 - The Master, Mate & Pilot
CROSS’D THE FINAL BAR Anders E. Aaberg, 87, died Nov. 7, 2009. A pensioner since 1983 and a resident of Fallston, Md., he last sailed for Marine Transport Lines as master of the SS Marine Eagle.
Madison Anderson Jr., 82, died Dec. 9, 2009. A pensioner since 1999 and a resident of Burlingame, Calif., he last sailed for Matson Navigation as master of the SS Ewa. He enjoyed traveling the world on cruise ships, reading, genealogy and
spending time with family. His wife, Luisa, daughters, Charmaine and Rebeca, fi ve grandchildren and sister, Muriel, survive him.
Walter Benson Jr., 89, died Nov. 30, 2009. A pensioner since 1985 and a resident of Sea Level, N.C., he last sailed for Trinidad Corp. as chief mate on the SS Houston. He loved everything about the West and told fascinating stories about his
experiences in World War II and Vietnam. His wife, Virginia, survives him.
Eugene Buckley, 84, died Dec. 26. A pensioner since 1995 and a resident of Concord, Mass., he last sailed for Alcoa Steamship Company as second mate on the AL Master. He served in the U.S. Navy and achieved the rank of master unlimited tonnage in the U.S. Merchant Marine. His daughter, Rita, and several nieces and nephews survive him.
Alan B. Case, 78, died Feb. 1. A pensioner since 1993 and a resident of Alameda, Calif., he last sailed for Matson Navigation as second mate on the Manukai. He enjoyed building computers and swapping stories with his morning coff ee pals at Coff ee and Tea Traders. His companion of 22 years, Marie Kane, son, Clayton, three grandchildren and one great-grandson survive him.
Th omas Casynn, 89, died April 1, 2009. A pensioner since 1985 and a resident of Las Vegas, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers as third mate on the Christopher Lykes. He served during World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He loved playing baseball. His life partner, Florence, son, John, a grandson and two sisters survive him.
Harry C. Collins, 83, died Dec. 25, 2009. A pensioner since 1991 and a resident of Olla, La., he last sailed for Lykes Brothers as chief mate on the Louise Lykes. A World War II veteran, he served alongside the U.S. Navy as a merchant mariner engaged in convoy escort through the
North Atlantic to Europe. A highlight of his long maritime career was serving as master of a refl agged Kuwaiti supertanker during the fi rst Gulf War. He could speak fi ve language and studied fi ne arts, music and opera. He loved spending time with family, German food and foreign cultures. His son, Cli, daughters, Cindy and Ileen, and six grandchildren survive him.
Walter A. Danforth, 89, died Oct. 22, 2009. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Carmichaels, Pa., he last sailed as master for Mon River Towing. He served in the army during World War II. He enjoyed gardening and nature. His wife of 64 years, Gladys, son, Mark, three grandchildren, four sisters and several nieces and nephews survive him.
Robert Deschamps, 89, died Dec. 25, 2009. A pensioner since 1964 and a resident of Bainbridge Island, Wash., he last sailed for Weyerhauser as master of the Nashua Victory.
Roger Peter Eggers, 35, died Nov. 1, 2009. An active member of MM&P’s Federal Employees Membership Group, Roger was a 2000 graduate of California Maritime Academy. He sailed for Military Sealift Command, participating in Operation
Iraqi Freedom and serving on the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska. He also sailed in Alaska for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He most recently had joined Seacor Marine and served in the Gulf of Mexico and in Nigeria. In his free time, he loved sailing, shooting pool, paragliding and traveling. His father, Peter Eggers, mother Barbara Gobus, and stepfather, Spencer Gobus, survive him.
Bernard W. Emery, 87, died Jan. 7. A pensioner since 1969 and a resident of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, he last sailed for American Eagle Tanker Corporation as master of the American Eagle.
Randolph A. Gachette, 82, died Nov. 21, 2009. A pensioner since 1992 and a resident of Queens, he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine as third mate on the Humacao. He loved music, especially classical, opera and tango. Two sons, Michael and Ronald, and two grandsons survive him.
John R. Gardner, 86, died Nov. 3, 2009. A pensioner since 1985 and a resident of Gearheart, Ore., he last sailed for Marine Transport Lines as master of the Sealift Caribbean.
Reginald A. Hacker, 80, died Jan. 26. A pensioner since 1991 and a resident of Bedford, Texas, he last sailed for Sealand Services as third mate on the Sealand Independence. He was a voracious reader and movie watcher, but his primary love was
“playing the ponies,” traveling the world to various race tracks. He also loved spending time with his granddaughter, Callie. His son, Peter, a granddaughter and two sisters survive him.
Robert A. Herbst, 85, died Dec. 9, 2009. A pensioner since 1989 and a resident of Manteca, Calif., he last sailed for American President Lines as third mate on the President Cleveland. He was the “Beefalo Baron of Burson” at Hooksdown Ranch in Burson, Calif., and made beautiful macramé. His wife, Betty, son, Lawrence, daughters, Bonnita, Judith, Janet and Susan survive him.
Arleigh D. Holt, 91, died Nov. 18, 2009. A pensioner since 1985 and a resident of San Francisco, he last sailed for Lykes Brothers as third mate on the Charolette Lykes. He loved to golf, fi sh and go camping with his family. His daughters, Arlene, Norene, three grandchildren and fi ve great-grandchildren survive him.
Aage Jensen, 92, died Jan. 11. A pensioner since 1983 and a resident of LaPorte, Texas, he last sailed for Victory Carriers as master of the Mount Vernon Victory. He enjoyed gardening, working with his tractor and other tools, and keeping up with his family in Denmark. His wife, Lydia, daughter, Carol, a granddaughter and two great-granddaughters survive him.
John S. Keller, 60, died Oct. 1, 2009. A pensioner since 2003 and a resident of Lorain, Ohio, he last sailed for Cleveland Tankers as third mate on the Gemini. He enjoyed trains, boating and writing poetry. His wife of 35 years, Jill, son, Adam, daughters, Christine, Pamela and Eve, eight
grandchildren and two great-grandsons survive him.
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The Master, Mate & Pilot - 25 - March - April 2010
John D. Kourian, 86, died Jan. 1. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident of Th e Woodlands, Texas, he last sailed for Delta Steamship Lines as master of the Delta Sud. He enjoyed renovating his home, reading and spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His wife, Erna, survives him.
Cecil H. Lambert, 88, died Oct. 24. A pensioner since 1974 and a resident of Quaker Hill, Conn., he last sailed for Isthmian Lines as master of the Steel King. He led convoys overseas during World War II and went on to have a 33-year career in the American Merchant Marine. His son, George, daughters Judith-Anne and Christina, three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive him.
Ross MacDuffi e, 82, died Nov. 24, 2009. A pensioner since 1990 and a resident of Haverhill, Mass., he last sailed for Sealand Services as third mate on the Sealand Atlantic.
Manford J. Malane, 93, died Dec. 22, 2009. A pensioner since 1980 and a resident of Higgins Lake, Mich., he last sailed as chief mate for U.S. Steel Corporation.
Robert McLaughlin, 90, died Oct. 30, 2009. A pensioner since 1985 and a resident of Apache Junction, Ariz., he last sailed for Matson Navigation as second mate on the Maui.
Donald McKinlay, 97, died Jan. 20. A pensioner since 1979 and a resident of Peru, Vt., he last sailed for Farrell Lines as third mate on the Austral Envoy.
Charles J. Meerman, 77, died Nov. 24, 2009. A pensioner since 1995 and a resident of Cocoa Beach, Fla., he last sailed for Sealand Services as master of the Sealand Inspiration. He enjoyed spending time with family, golfi ng and reading. His wife, Wanda, four daughters and seven grandchildren survive him.
Luke B. Midgett, Jr., 71, died Jan. 5. A pensioner since 1997 and a resident of Beaufort, N.C., he last sailed for Waterman as third mate on the Sam Houston. He loved to fi sh, read, build models, play poker and spend time with his children and grandchildren. His wife, Julia, sons, Charles, Brad and Luke, daughter, Charlotte and fi ve grandchildren survive him.
Jerry R. Miller, 80, died Nov. 5. A pensioner since 1991 and a resident of Pensacola, Fla., he last sailed as master. He was an active member of the Mobile Bay Chapter of the Council of American Master Mariners, Belles and Beaux, Pensacola Senior Games and co-founder of the Pensacola Senior Follies. His sisters, Charlotte and Jana, six daughters, Linda, Jana, Laura,
Nancy, Jerrilyn and Charlotte, son, Joe, eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and his devoted sweetheart, Billie Jean Eckles, survive him.
Richard C. Oprison, 66, died Jan. 15, 2009. A pensioner since 2004 and a resident of Louisa, Va., he last sailed for Patriot Contract Services as master of the USNS Fisher. He was a college and professional athlete, teacher, coach, musician, dancer, actor, hunter, farmer, National Masters Wrestling competitor, and RAW Power Lift ing
World Champion. His wife, Sally, sons Rich and Chris, daughter, Ricki, stepsons Jared, Kyle and Chad, and nine grandchildren survive him.
Gerald O’Rourke, 81, died Dec. 1, 2009. A pensioner since 1972 and a resident of Treasure Island, Fla., he last sailed for States Marine Lines as master of the Fabricator.
Joaquim Pereira, 80, died Nov. 22, 2009. A pensioner since 1992 and a resident of Gala, Portugal, he last sailed for Farrell Lines as third mate on the Resolute. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. His wife of 55 years, Aldina, a daughter, a son and fi ve grandchildren survive him.
Fred W. Redlin, 82, died Nov. 13, 2009. A pensioner since 1993 and a resident of Downey, Calif., he last sailed for Matson Navigation as third mate on the Maui.
John H. Roller, 94, died Dec. 21, 2009. A pensioner since 1979 and a resident of Chesapeake Beach, Md., he last sailed for Prudential Lines as master of the Santa Rita. He loved baseball, crossword puzzles and boating. His brother, Clyde, and several nieces and nephews survive him.
Allen J. Sexton, 81, died Dec. 9, 2009. A pensioner since 1993 and a resident of Poplarville, Miss., he last sailed for Waterman Steamship Company as third mate on the Sam Houston.
Paul B. Scott, 87, died Dec. 22, 2009. A pensioner since 1972 and a resident of Poway, Calif., he last sailed for Moore McCormack Lines as master of the Moore Vega.
Henry S. Short Jr., 64, died Nov. 6, 2009. A pensioner since 2002 and a resident of Islamorada, Fla., he last sailed for Matson Navigation as third mate on the Manulani.
Edwin Sybiak, 90, died June 1, 2009. A pensioner since 1981 and a resident of Concord, N.H., he last sailed for Sealand Services as third mate on the Sealand Baltimore.
Vincent De Jesus Telles Sr., 84, died June 12, 2009. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident of Winona, Minn., he last sailed for United States Lines as third mate on the American Rapid. His wife, Elita and adopted son, Vincent Telles Jr., survive him.
George Whitaker, 88, died Dec. 3, 2009. A pensioner since 1964 and a resident of Fairhope, Ala., he last sailed for Waterman Steamship as master of the SS Afoundria.
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March - April 2010 - 26 - The Master, Mate & Pilot
COMMODORES CAPTAINS
Jenaro A. Asteinza
Glen P. Banks *
Th eodore E. Bernhard
Timothy A. Brown *
Barry V. Costanzi
Michael F. Cotting
Robert Darley P
In Memory of Charlie
Darley
Danny Duzich
Estate of Jesse Barron
John W. Farmer, III
David C. Goff P
Edward W. Green
Robert H. Groh
Fred Harris
Harold J. Held *
Rudolph A. Hendersen P
James F. Hill
John J. Hunt P
Jeff H. Idema
Scott E. Jones P
Philip C. Kantz
Christopher G. Kavanagh
Jonathan F. Komlosy
Robert B. Lamb
Lawrence T. Lyons
Charles W. Malue
Donald J. Marcus *
Richard W. May
Patrick McCullough
Sean T. McNeice
Frank V. Medeiros P
Th omas J. Mignano
Richard D. Moore
In Memory of
J. Douglass Moore and
Gordon E. Sides
C. Michael Murray
Paul H. Nielsen P
Joseph O. O’Connor *P
Cornelius C. O’Malley
Richard M. Plant
George A. Quick
Michael A. Rausa
John P. Rawley
Michael J. Rodriguez P
On behalf of seafarers,
everywhere
Dave Romano
Timothy C. Saffl e
John J. Schaeff ner
James Stebbins P
Mark S. Stinziano
Th omas E. Stone
Peter M. Webster
Steven E. Werse
Stanley M. Willis P
Larry D. Aasheim
Jean Adams-Mencik
Th omas E. Apperson
Robert C. Beauregard
SN (MATE) Begg
David E. Behr P
James K. Boak, IV
David H. Boatner
Richard S. Brooks P
Kevin P. Burke
Joseph A. Byrne
James A. Carbone
Kenneth J. Carlson, Jr.
Th omas J. Casynn P
Hao C. Cheong
Bent L. Christiansen P
Ejnar G. Christiansen P
Darren Collins
Dean R. Colver P
Scot A. Couturier
Vincent J. Cox P
Matthew C. Craven
Todd C. Crossman
George M. Darley In Memory of Charlie Darley
Sean M. Doran
Dorothy Dunn P In Memory of Darrell Dunn
Eric L. Eschen
William J. Esselstrom
Malvina A. Ewers P In Memory of Franklin Ewers
Ryan K. Foster
Eric R. Furnholm
Kenneth K. Gaito
Nathaniel Gibbs P
William D. Good, Jr. P In Memory of William Good, Sr.
John A. Gorman P
Walter A. Graf, Jr
Charles A. Graham P
Samuel A. Hanger P
Michael K. Hargrave P
John B. Harris
Gerard Hasselbach P
Michael C. Herig
Alan G. Hinshaw
David H. Hudson
John R. Humphreys
Steven M. Itson
Th omas P. Jacobsen
Christian Johnsen
Earl W. Jones P
Donald F. Josberger
James J. Kelleher, Jr.
Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr.
Robert T. Kimball
Richard J. Klein P
Donald D. Laverdure
James R. Londagin
John J. Lynskey P
William C. Mack
Stephen P. Maher P
John J. Malone, III
Michael A. Mara
Nicholas A. Marcantonio
Daniel J. Martin
Robert G. Mattsen
Melissa Maynard
Francis A. McCann
Th omas C. McCarthy
Charles L. McConaghy P
Michael J. McCright
Ann Marie McCullough
Daniel F. McGuire P
David A. McLean, III
Paul F. McQuarrie
Kurt A. Melcher
James L. Mixon
George B. Moran
Philip D. Mouton P
Darrin N. Muenzberg
Roland L. Nalette P
Lawrence Neubert
F. John Nicoll
John J. O’Boyle
Michael E. O’Connor
James P. Olander P
Timothy J. O’Laughlin
James E. O’Loughlin
Robert P. O’Sullivan
Robert R. Owen
Glen M. Paine
Steven A. Palmer
George K. Pappas P
Peter J. Parise, III
C. James Patti
Vasilios L. Pazarzis P
Wesley C. Penney
Joseph A. Perry
Ernest C. Petersen P
Norman A. Piianaia P
Jonathon S. Pratt
Stephen F. Procida
D. Scott Putty
Lloyd S. Rath P
Robert A. Reish
Karen A. Reyes In Memory of Charlie Darley
Paul P. Rochford
Herbert P. Rosen P In Memory of Capt. Th eodore Fillipaw, Jr.
Lisa Rosenthal
Edward B. Royles P
Randy E. Rozell
Kenneth Ryan
James J. Sanders
Edmund J. Santos, Jr.
Scott D. Saunders
George W. Schaberg P
Robert H. Schilling P
Gary W. Schrock
Paul T. Schulman
Michael S. Shanley
Steven P. Shils P
Raymond W. Shipway
Svietozar Sinkevich
Kaare G. Sivertsen P
Michael D. Smith
Peter S. Smith P
Robert R. Spencer P
Carl W. Stein
Glenn D. Strathearn P
Einar W. Strom P
David A. Sulin
Conor J. Sullivan
Richard N. Th omas
Rita M. Travers P
In Memory of Captain
William R. Travers
John S. Tucker P
Shawn M. Tucy
Roy K. Valentine, Jr.
Eric C. Veloni
John C. Wallace
George E. Weisgerber P
Michael K. Welch
Gordon S. White P
James H. White P
Ronald C. Wilkin
James G. Wilson
* 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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The Master, Mate & Pilot - 27 - March - April 2010
Anders E. Aaberg P
Wilson A. Abanto
Mohamed A. Abbassi P
Jaime D. Acosta
Jeff rey D. Adamson
Constatine Afanasief P
Owen B. Albert
Frederick W. Allen P
Ian D. Allen
John Allen P
Robert B. Allen P
Murray G. Alstott P
Hans W. Amador
Gerald William Anderson
Robert N. Anderson
Nicholas A. Angelozzi P
John E. Antonucci P
Alberto D. Archaga
Timothy M. Arey
Manuel H. Arosemena
Drew Hardy Arrington
Brian D. Arthur
Dennis Badaczewski
Bruce M. Badger
Bruce H. Baglien
Christopher D. Baker
Albert M. Balister
Richard Bara P
Evan B. Barbis
Charles K. Barthrop P
Brian W. Bassett
Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. P
Edward S. Batcho, Jr. P
Dorinda L. Beach
Olgierd C. Becker
Leo P. Bednarik
John W. Behnken P
John E. Belcourt
Derek J. Bender
Fred A. Bennett P
Charles T. Beresheim P
George Berkovich P
Shankar Bhardwaj
Geoff rey Bird
Earl R. Blakely P
Joseph J. Blazich P
John H. Bloomingdale
Charles E. Booher
William H. Boyce, Jr.
James D. Brackett
James J. Brady
Frank W. Branlund P
Anthony A. Brantley
Stanley E. Breedlove
Allan R. Breese P
James P. Brennan
Vera Brennan
Jeff rey C. Bridges
Anders K. Brinch
C. B. J. Brown P
Michael S. Brown P
Sinclair G. Brown
Wardell E. Brown P
Dean K. Bruch P
Douglas K. Buchanan
James Buckowski
C.E. Buffi nger P
J. Michael Buffi ngton
Fernando C. Buisan P
Paul Calvin
Edgar S. Carlson
Dennis Carney
Michael J. Carolan
Belinda Carroll
Chriss B. Carson
Robert J. Carter, Jr .
Juan C. Carvajal P
Th omas J. Catalanotto P
Konstantinos Catrakis
Christoforos Catsambis P
Elmo J Cerise, III
Richard P. Chandler P
John C. Chapman P
Donald R. Chittenden
Paul Christ P
Nicholas A. Christian
Christopher N. Cichon
Alexander J. Clark P
Dale C. Clark
Timothy Clearwater
Paul E. Coan
Harold W. Coburn P
Martin N. Collins
Richard R. Conlin
John V. Connor P
Andrew C. Constant
Mark A. Cooper
Russell C. Cooper
Gary J. Cordes P
Daniel Corn
Nicole J. Cornali
Th omas J. Cortese
Kevin G. Coulombe
Jeff G. Cowan
David E. Cox P
James Crandall P
Richard W. Crane P
Jacob A. Crawford
Samuel J. Crawford
Th omas B. Crawford
Anthony E. Crish P
John F. Cronin P
James J. Cullen P
Kirk W. Cully
James M. Cunningham
Eric S. Cutler
George Cutucashe
Robert A. Dalziel P
Michael H. Daugherty
Don F. Davis
Joseph J. Davis
David D. DeCastro
George A. Defrain
Ronald T. Degrazia P
Stephen A. DeJong
Th omas A. Delamater
Marguerite Delambily P
In Memory of Robert
Delambily
Joseph F. Delehant P
Freedom K. Dennis
Edward J. DesLauriers P
Charles A. Dickman P
Bernard J. Diggins
John M. Dolan
Richard J. Domnitz P
Nancy A. Donnelly
Lyle G. Donovan
Jerome J. Dorman P
Ornulf C. Dorsen P
James P. Dowling
Julie C. Duchi
Fred J. Duff y P
Oscar W. Dukes
George Dunham P
Geoff rey P. Dunlop
James C. Dykes
Richard Martin Eastwood
Christopher J. Edyvean
Robert W. Eisentrager P
Gordon W. Elden P
Danny Ellis
Benjamin J. Ellison
David K. Engen P
Glen E. Engstrand
Josh Ervasti
Troy J. Erwin
Edward M. Evans P
Scott A. Farnham
Gregory J. Ferris
Eddo H. Feyen P
Harry A. Filkins P
Keith W. Finnerty
Russel W. Finstrom P
William H. Fisher, III
Jorge R. Fortes
Milton K. Foss P
James L. Frank
James E. Franklin P
Jan M. Fraser P
J. Peter Fritz P
Nicholas P. Garay
Angelo F. Gazzotto P
David M. George
Francis G. Gilroy
Patrick N. Glenn
Th urman G. Godfrey P
Gregory A. Goolishian, Jr.
Gerald M. Gordon P
Joseph D. Graceff a P
Kyle P. Grant
Peter S. Grate
Paul A. Gregware, Jr. P
Paul J. Grepo
Gregory P. Gretz
Stanley V. Griffi n P
Mike F. Gruninger
Jorge Gutman
Beverly J. Gutmann
Brandt R. Hager
Francis M. Haggerty P
Geoff rey F. Haley
Curtis B. Hall
Richard S. Haller P
Alexander E. Halliday
Kenneth J. Halsall
Lloyd W. Hamblet
Kyle J. Hamill
Dianna L. Hand
Samuel W. Hartshorn, Jr. P
Kenneth R. Hele P
Douglas E. Helmer
Christopher S. Hendrickson
Franklin J. Hennessy P
Patrick J. Hennessy
Th omas E. Henry P
William H. Hermes P
Earl W. Herring P
James D. Herron P
Andrew W. Hetz
Edward B. Higgins, Jr. P
Dennis Hoak
Daniel R. Hobbs P
John A. Hobson
Richard G. Hoey
Roger L. Hoff man
Kurt Holen P
Jeff D. Hood
Robert B. Howard P
Jack Hreha
Nicole L. Humphreys
David N. Hutchinson
John D. Hutsell
Amos A. Idris
William H. Imken
Clark S. Inman P
Richard B. Ioli
George S. Ireland,III P
Angel Irlanda
Charles E. Jablonski
John P. Jablonski
John P. Jackson, Jr.
Manuel A. James
George Jerosimich
J. Kevin Jirak P
Eric B. Johnson
William L. Johnson
Fred L. Joiner
Erik P. Jorgensen P
Eleft herios G. Kanagios P
Georgios C. Kanavos P
Steven W. Kanchuga
Kris J. Karandy
Sven E. Keinanen P
John P. Kelley
Eric S. Kelm
Melvin R. Kessler P
Joseph E. Keyes
Donald R. Kiesel
Timothy R. Kincaid
Robert E. King P
Michael W. Kinzie
James D. Kitterman
Robert E. Klemm P
Henry C. Knox-Dick P
Lowell J. Knudsen P
James E. Kobis
George W. Koch, Jr. P
Johan Kooystra P
Brian M. Koppel
Duane M. Koran P
John D. Kourian P
Damian Krowicki
Robert A. Kuskis
Bruce H. LaChance
Anthony C. Lafayette P
Th eodore W. Laing P
Cecil H. Lamb P
Mark C. Landow
John Lange
William C. Laprade
John E. Larson
Roch E. Lavault P
Keith Lawrence
Michael S. Lee
Ryan W. Leo
Samuel P. Lesko P
Michael Leveille
Gary W. Lightner
Th omas N. Lightsey, Jr.
John R. Lindsay, Jr. P
Leif H. Lindstrom P
Robin R. Llewellyn
Rogelio R. Lomahan
John A. Long P
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March - April 2010 - 28 - The Master, Mate & Pilot
Michael Long
Manuel F. Lopez P
Douglas M. Lord
Peter J. Luhn
Klaus D. Luhta
John T. Lutey
Christopher Lyons
Jeremiah F. Lysaght P
Garett B. MacDonough
George P. MacDonough
Th omas P. MacKay, Jr.
Richard Madden
William J. Mahoney P
Lewis M. Malling P
Victor R. Manoli, III
George E. Mara
Todd M. Mara
Th omas C. Marley P
Brett J. Marquis
John P. Marshall
Jerry E. Mastricola
Marcus Mazsick
Alton R. McAlister P
Rodney D. McCallen P
Leonard McCarthy P
Robert C. McCarthy
Brent A. McClaine
Richard B. McCloud P
Cheryl McDade
Lauren McDermott
John J. McEntee
Michael F. McGahran
James P. McGee
Kevin J. McHugh
Steven A. McKittrick
John J. McNally
Marci R. McNamara P
Daniel A. Mello
Louis A. Mendez
Brian Mercurio
Mark L. Meyer
Stephen P. Meyers
Mark P. Michals
William L. Miles
Joseph E. Miller
Steven J. Miller
Cloyde L. Miner P
Bruce D. Mitchell
Michelle Mitchell
Klaus Moller P
Steven R. Moneymaker
Jose Montero P
Cesar A. Montes P
Christopher Moore
Dale A. Moore P
Nicholas C. Moore
Edward A. Morehouse
John M. Morehouse
Stuart E. Mork
Jaime Morlett
Paul A. Mospens
Brian A. Mossman
John Moustakas P
Charles P. Moy P
Robert E. Murdock
Kellen Murphy
Curtis G. Murray P
John Joseph Nadalin
Douglas J. Nagy
Daniel S. Nakos
Eric B. Nelson P
Kenneth R. Nelson P
Michael E. Nelson P
Mark J. Nemergut
Douglas A. Nemeth
Joseph W. Neudecker, III
Joseph W. Neuman P
Howard W. Newton, Jr. P
George B. Nichols P
Michael L. Nickel P
Eliot Patrick Ninburg
Nicholas J. Nowaski
Mary Beth O’Brien
Robert J. O’Donnell P
Gregory Oelkers
Peter R. Ohnstad, Jr. P
Patrick B. O’Leary
Jeff rey W. Olmstead P
Michael B. O’Toole
Shawn D. Ouellette
Jeff rey J. Oyafuso P
Henry M. Pace P
William L. Palmer, III
Matthew J. Peoples
Salvator Peraro
Joaquin Pereira, Jr. P
Joseph L. Perreault P
Jerome A. Peschka
Henry Petersen P
Mark G. Peterson
Ronald A. Peterson
Madeline Petrelli
Ioannis M. Petroutsas P
Kerry D. Phillips
Johannes S. Phipps
Ratanawan Phurchpean
William E. Phurrough P
Peter J. Piaseckyj
Arthur E. Pierce P
Rick Pietrusiak
Francesco P. Pipitone
Kirk C. Plender
Bradley P. Plowman
Alfred S. Polk
Elmer W. Poser P
Joseph L. Pospisil, Jr. P
James A. Potter P
George C. Previll P
Carmon L. Pritchett P
Joseph V. Pulitano P
George A. Quick
Joseph M. Quigley
Th omas W. Ramsden
Charles C. Rau, Jr.
Bruno P. Ravalico P
John P. Redfearn P
Scott B. Reed
Frank E. Reed, Jr.
Timothy R. Reinholdt
Mark D. Remijan P
Keith W. Restle P
John J. Reynolds
Javier Riano P
James R. Robey P
Carson L. Rock
Th eodore F. Rodes P
Sorin Rosca
Steven M. Rose
Allen M. Ross, Jr.
Bruce Rowland
Dennis L. Ruff
Mark Ruppert
Marshall M. Russell P
David C. Ryan
Th omas M. Ryan
Koutaiba A. Saad
Paul E. Sallee
Roberto H. Salomon P
Wilfred Sandiford
Michael A. Santini
Paul B. Savasuk
Christopher D. Schlarb
Charles R. Schmidt P
Gary R. Schmidt
John F. Schmidt
Mitchell Schoonejans
Ross E. Schramm
Andrew Schroder P
Henry L. Schroeder P
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PCF CONTRIBUTORS
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