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The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIOVol. 49, No. 1 Jan. - Feb. 2013

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

MM&P Members Elect Seasoned Leadership Team

“Stewardship of Our Union a Sacred Trust,” Says New MM&P PresidentCongress Reauthorizes Maritime Security Program for Ten YearsMM&P Members, Friends Honored at AOTOS Awards Ceremony

Tradition, solidarity, professionalism: original MM&P charter expresses values that guide our union today.

The International Marine Division of ILA/AFL-CIOVol. 49, No. 1 Jan. - Feb. 2013

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

MM&P Members Elect Seasoned Leadership Team

“Stewardship of Our Union a Sacred Trust,” Says New MM&P PresidentCongress Reauthorizes Maritime Security Program for Ten YearsMM&P Members, Friends Honored at AOTOS Awards Ceremony

Democracy, professionalism, solidarity: original MM&P charter expresses values that guide our union today.

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About the CoverDetail of an original MM&P charter. It reads, in part, “Faith Is a Living Power,” a reference to the importance of collective action in ensuring good jobs and fair working conditions for every member of our union.

Table of ContentsVol. 49, No. 1 January-February 2013

Letter From the President 1“Never has there been a greater need for collective action to protect the jobs, working conditions and rights of maritime workers,” says MM&P International President Don Marcus.

News Briefs 2MM&P members elect new leadership team; President Obama signs law that will extend the Maritime Security Program until 2025; maritime community honors MM&P members aboard Horizon Reliance, MV Green Cove and USNS Mercy; International Shipholding CEO Niels M. Johnsen receives Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award; news and photos from our members who sail for Alaska Marine Highways System and Grand River Navigation; new law instructs government agency to reform TWIC issuance process to require no more than one visit to enrollment center.

News From MITAGS 15Congratulations Chief Mate/Master graduates; new course design expert puts MITAGS curriculum under a microscope.

Coverage of 84th MM&P Convention 16

MM&P Holiday Party Photos 20Families and friends joined MM&P members in end-of-year celebrations in union halls across the country.

MM&P Health & Benefit Plans 25New IRAP/401(k) investment choices offer participants an opportunity to save money on fund management fees.

Pensioners 28

MM&P Directory 29

Cross’d the Final Bar 33

Thank you for contributing to the PCF! 34

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 1 - January - February 2013

Union Brothers and Sisters,

A new administration is now in place at Masters, Mates & Pilots. The retire-ment of Capt. Tim Brown and the election results of Dec. 11, 2012 have brought change to our Union. While the weight of responsibility transferred by our members to my shoulders is heavy, the burden is made lighter by the knowledge that our members, staff and officials provide immense talent and outstanding abilities to our organization.

The many years of stability and exemplary leadership of Brother Brown have laid a firm foundation. While the challenges ahead are many, the fact that Masters, Mates & Pilots has been in continuous existence since 1887 gives testament to the endurance of our mission and the quality of our membership. So long as there is a United States Merchant Marine there will be a need for a union of ships’ officers to safeguard our interests.

That mission is best expressed in the preamble to the Constitution of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots:

We, the members of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, for the better regulation of matters pertaining to our Industry, for the protection of the lives and property entrusted to our care, for the improvement of our economic status, and for the elevation of our standing in the community and our character as men and women do hereby prepare and adopt this Constitution for the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots.

Today, the need for the collective efforts of mariners in achieving these ends is greater than ever before. At Masters, Mates & Pilots, we remain true to these objectives. Our commitment to having a meaningful voice in regulatory matters, to advancing our professional qualifications to protect the lives and property under our care and to using our available resources to improve our economic status is second to none in the industry. While our standing in the community is too often a function of ignorance as to the nature of our honorable and tradition-bound profession, there can be no question that our character as men and women is continually tested by the arduous and increasingly stressful conditions at sea.

Legislatively, the recent sneak attack on Cargo Preference—when the U.S. share of PL-480 cargo was reduced from 75 percent to 50 percent—is but one example of the need to remain vigilant. Venomous distortions regarding the Jones Act and the recent efforts by one ship owner to destabilize the Maritime Security Program are additional examples of attacks on our profession. To combat these threats, we will be working hand in hand with our legislative office, MIRAID, and with the union-management Maritime Advisory Committees that MM&P helped establish. The recently created Congressional Maritime Caucus is evidence of the success of these efforts. The caucus is a bipartisan group that will work to increase awareness of and protect our industry. In short, we are redoubling our efforts on Capitol Hill to protect the interests of our members.

The stewardship of our Union is a sacred trust. It connects us all directly to our founders, who joined together in 1887 to establish the American Brotherhood of Steamboat Pilots.

In the course of our lives, the existence of the U.S. Merchant Marine has repeatedly been put at risk. What’s more, recent events in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and elsewhere in our country have underlined the seriousness of the threats being faced by the American labor movement as a whole.

In challenging times, one certainty will always be the need for professional mariners to work collectively to protect wages, working conditions and industry standards. This is the mission of MM&P. Your new administration is pledged to uphold it.

Fraternally,

Don MarcusMM&P International President

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Representatives of the U.S.-flag maritime industry gathered in New York on Oct. 26 to honor MM&P members for acts of heroism and to recognize the achievements of Niels M. Johnsen, chairman and chief executive officer of International Shipholding (ISH) Corporation, parent company of Central Gulf/Waterman.

Also honored at the annual “Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS)” awards ceremony was Louisiana Democrat Sen. Mary Landrieu, a staunch advocate for America’s merchant mariners and the U.S.-flag fleet.

Johnsen said he was accepting the award on behalf of all the company’s employees, both mariners and shore-side personnel. “The prize also goes to them,” he said. “Their safe and efficient operation of our ships is critical to our success,” he said, adding, “American mariners are the best trained in the world.”

Johnsen seized the opportunity to encourage those present at the ceremony “to continue to defend the Jones Act and to fight for a level playing field for U.S.-flag operators.”

During the event, the officers and crew of Horizon Reliance received the AOTOS mariners’ plaque for saving the lives of three people on a sailboat adrift in the Pacific in a violent night-time storm. Accepting the award on behalf of the officers and crew was Horizon Reliance Master James Kelleher Jr. MM&P members who participated in the dramatic rescue were Chief Mate Steven Itson, Second Mate Mark Lloyd and Third Mate Scott Phelps.

Another plaque was awarded to the crew of MV Green Cove, who rescued a group of fishermen lost at sea 200 miles off the coast of Columbia for nine days with no food or water.

The officers and crew of Military Sealift Command Hospital Ship USNS Mercy were also honored at the event. MM&P mem-ber Capt. Jonathan Olmstead accepted the AOTOS 2012 Special Recognition Award for the accomplishments of Mercy’s civil service mariners during a five-month humanitarian mission to Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia.

MM&P Members and Friends Honored at Awards Ceremony

Horizon Reliance Capt. James Kelleher and crew received the AOTOS mariners’ plaque for the dramatic rescue of a family adrift in the Pacific in a violent storm.

(Left to right) MM&P members Ryan Leo, Jack Traut, Sean Fitzgerald, Lars Turner and Jen Phurchpean were on hand to congratulate the winners at the AOTOS awards ceremony.

(Left to right) MM&P United Inland Group (UIG) Vice President Mike Murray, AMNAV President and Chief Executive Officer Milt Merritt, UIG Puerto Rico Regional Representative Eduardo Iglesias and MM&P President Don Marcus.

(Left to right) Bonnie Werse, Rep. Michael Grimm of New York’s 11th Congressional District and MM&P

International Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse.

On behalf of the officers and crew of USNS Mercy, Capt. Jonathan Olmstead accepts an award for humanitarian service from MSC Commander Rear Adm. Mark Buzby.


President Obama Signs Coast Guard Bill President Barack Obama has signed into law the Fiscal Year 2013 Coast Guard Authorizations legislation, which contains numerous measures important to MM&P members. The legislation, Public Law 112-213, includes the following provisions:

• JonesAct:PriortoissuingaJonesActwaiver,theMaritimeAdministrator will be required to identify the actions that can be taken to enable American vessels to carry the cargo in question and to make the findings and the waiver requests public.

• TransportationWorkerIdentificationCredential(TWIC):Requires the Department of Homeland Security to reform the process for the issuance and renewal of a TWIC so that an individual does not have to make more than one in-per-son visit to a TWIC enrollment center.

• Medicalcertificates:AllowstheCoastGuardtoextendforup to one year the medical certificate issued to a licensed or unlicensed merchant mariner if it is determined that such extensions are necessary to help alleviate the backlog in the processing of medical certificate applications or in response to a national emergency or disaster.

• Medicalevaluationprogram:RequirestheCoastGuardtosubmit to Congress an assessment of its merchant mariner

medical evaluation program, focusing on the adequacy of the program for making medical evaluation determinations as well as on alternatives to the existing program.

• U.S.-flagshipping:RequirestheCoastGuardtoprepareandsubmit to Congress an assessment of the factors under the authority of the Coast Guard that impact the ability of U.S.-flag vessels to compete in the foreign trades. The Coast Guard is authorized to consult with vessel owners and maritime labor.

• Piracy:AuthorizestheSecretaryofTransportationtodirectother government departments and agencies to provide armed security personnel or to reimburse vessel owners for the cost of armed security personnel when U.S.-flag vessels are transporting cargo under the auspices of such department or agency. It further requires the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to jointly prepare and submit to Congress a report on the actions taken by the United States to protect foreign-flag vessels from acts of piracy and the estimated costs associated with such incidents and actions.

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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has reached an agreement with East and Gulf Coast ports repre-sented by the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). The agreement was announced by federal mediators after hard-fought negotia-tions that were extended several times. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Director George Cohen said the agreement, which awaits approval by both groups, was a clear demonstration of the importance of labor unions.

“As the negotiations have been conducted under the auspices of the FMCS, commencing last September and continuing to date, I can report that the tentative agreement reflects the culmi-nation of good faith negotiations in which the parties success-fully accommodated strongly held competing positions because of their commitment to problem solving,” Cohen said in an official statement. “Again, collective bargaining has proven

its worth by avoiding a potential work stoppage that would have had a severe negative impact on the nation’s economy,” he added.

“MM&P congratulates the ILA negotiating team on reaching a tentative agreement,” said MM&P International President Don Marcus. “Once this agreement is finalized and ratified, it should ensure good terms of employment and labor peace on East and Gulf Coast docks for six years.”

MM&P is the marine affiliate of the ILA and is linked to both the ILA and the ILWU in the Maritime Labor Alliance, which was formed last year to protect the jurisdictional rights of union members. The Maritime Labor Alliance also includes the American Radio Association (ARA), the Inland Boatmen’s Union (IBU) and the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA).


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MM&P Election Results

Members Elect Seasoned Leadership Team

An experienced slate of ship’s officers assumed the helm of the Masters, Mates & Pilots on Jan. 1. Don Marcus, formerly MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer, was elected International President. Long-time master and current Atlantic Ports Vice President Steve Werse is the new International Secretary-Treasurer. Horizon Lines Master Don Josberger has come ashore to be the new Offshore Vice President for the Atlantic Ports. Josberger has sailed with MM&P for 23 years, since graduating from SUNY Maritime in 1989. His most recent assignment before coming ashore to serve as Atlantic Ports Vice President was master of the Horizon Pacific.

The rest of the Board is composed of veterans who have been seasoned by shipboard commands and significant responsibilities in the area of labor rela-tions. They are well-known to the membership in their current roles: Pacific Ports Vice President Dave Boatner, Gulf Ports Vice President Wayne Farthing, United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray, Pilots Group Vice President George Quick and Federal Employees Membership Group Vice President Randall Rockwood.

“All these men have long and distinguished records of service to MM&P,” said outgoing International President Tim Brown. “They have the experience, the foresight and the drive to navigate our ship going forward. This is an experienced team who will provide our union with much-needed stability in these chal-lenging times.”

The ballots were counted at MITAGS on Dec. 11 by True Ballot Inc. Members of the International Ballot Committee who supervised the election were Art Thomas (chair), Bob Darley, Dave Goff, Paul Nielsen and John Traut.

The ballots were counted at MITAGS on Dec. 11 by True Ballot Inc. Members of the International Ballot Committee who supervised the election were (left to right) Bob Darley, Paul Nielsen, John Traut, Art Thomas (chair) and Dave Goff.

“This is an experienced team who will provide our union with much-needed

stability in these challenging times,” said former International President Tim Brown,

shown here with International Ballot Committee member Bob Darley

Michael Welch was a candidate for the position of Gulf Ports Vice President. He is a long-time MM&P member who has served as a convention delegate and in many local union activities while pursuing a distinguished career as a ship’s officer.

Long-time shipmaster Don Josberger was elected Atlantic Ports Vice President. “My desire to serve the union is a way of giving back,” he says. “In my 23 years as an MM&P member, I have always felt grateful to this organization for helping me navigate the complexities of our industry.”


MV Green Cove Captain Thomas Sullivan (right) with MM&P International Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse in the wheelhouse when the ship arrived in Port Newark after the dramatic rescue.

It was a lucky day indeed for the two fishermen, who had been

drifting in a fishing boat freezer box for five days when they were spotted by watchstanders aboard

Central Gulf ’s MV Green Cove.

MV Green Cove Officers and Crew Rescue Two Men Adrift in Freezer BoxThe officers and crew of MV Green Cove saved the lives of two fishermen they found floating in a freezer box in the waters off Mexico on the morning of Nov. 22, 2012. The rescue took place after watchstanders aboard Green Cove picked up a flashing light on the horizon and discovered that it was coming from a fishing boat’s freezer box carrying two people.

MM&P members aboard the Central Gulf ship at the time were Capt. Thomas Sullivan, Chief Mate Danny Duzich, Second Mate Thomas J. Steele and Third Mate Elisa A. Finan.

The crew gave the two men food, water and medical assistance, helped them make contact with their families in Mexico and accommo-dated them on board the Green Cove until the ship reached Panama.

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Karl L. Schultz com-mended the entire crew of for their parts in the rescue. “In challenging weather conditions, you expertly maneuvered your vessel and safely embarked the two men,” he said. “Your efforts in locating and assisting these two distressed mariners serve as a shining example of selfless dedication to the safety of life at sea and are in keeping with the highest maritime traditions.”

President Obama Signs Defense Bill With Maritime Security Program AuthorizationPresident Barack Obama has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, which sets forth the terms and conditions for the Maritime Security Program (MSP) for the next ten years. The new law grandfathers the existing 60-ship MSP fleet for another ten years. Specifically, it stipulates that within 60 days after it has been signed into law, an existing MSP contractor shall be offered the opportunity to extend his operating agreements to Sept. 30, 2025. The operator must decide whether to extend or not within 120 days after receiving the offer to extend. The final text of the legislation authorizes $3.1 million per ship through fiscal year 2018; $3.5 million per ship in fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021; and $3.7 million per ship in fiscal years 2022 through 2025.



55 Degrees North Latitude and Beyond Aboard the AMHS Ferry Columbia

Article and photos by Derek Nystrom

“December 2012 marked seven years since my first dispatch,” writes third-generation professional mariner Derek Nystrom. Now sailing as permanent relief chief mate/oceans for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), he is proud to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather Manfred, his father Don and his brother Dan, all of whom sailed with MM&P.

“While shipping with the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), I’ve encountered challenging winters and breathtak-ing summers,” he writes. “I’ve been fortunate to visit nearly every AMHS port of call from Bellingham to Dutch Harbor, while enjoying the ever-changing view from the best office window in the world.”

Below, Nystrom paints a picture of the scene on board MV Columbia as the ferry begins its voyage north.

There’s an atmosphere of excitement and eager anticipation aboard the Alaska State Ferry Columbia just prior to her weekly departure from Bellingham, Wash., bound for seven ports of call in the Southeastern Alaska panhandle.

Although the various Alaska Ferry routes serve nearly three dozen communities between Bellingham and the Aleutian Chain’s Port of Dutch Harbor—including an international port of call in Prince Rupert, B.C.—the atmosphere aboard the Bellingham route is unique. The passengers include both seasoned Alaskan riders and residents of the Lower 48 who may never before have experi-enced the Inside Passage or the breathtaking vistas of our largest and most northern state.

continuedEagle photographed in July 2012 aboard the Alaska Marine

Highway System ferry MV Tustumena moored in Dutch Harbor.

Canadian, Alaskan, Washington State and U.S. flags fly in front of the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.


Shortly after boarding, people begin to explore: in search of their staterooms, a quiet place to sit or, just as frequently, for the best place to camp in the solarium during the 36-hour transit to Ketchikan, the first Alaskan port of call. It’s a self-sufficient group, which harbors an increasingly rare neighborly spirit; they’re aboard both to travel to their destinations and to enjoy the scenic journey en route.

Listening as people who were strangers in the vehicle staging lot only hours before begin to converse, an eaves-dropper is struck by the diversity of the passengers who share destinations beyond 55 degrees north latitude. They come from all walks of life and are traveling for many dif-ferent purposes. In listening to their conversations, one can easily imagine being aboard a northbound steamship over a century ago as it follows the same route during the Alaska Gold Rush.

North of ocean-exposed Queen Charlotte Sound, the steep, evergreen-clad terrain that meets the rocky shoreline dotted by waterfalls and wildlife within the Inside Passage’s northern reaches is largely untouched, appearing as wild as when steamships departing Seattle brought freight and pros-pectors to a booming territory so many decades ago.

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FEMG Members Aboard USNS Chavez Meet With MM&P Government Fleet Rep

Members of the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG) who sail aboard USNS Cesar Chavez met recently with MM&P Government Fleet Representative Randi Ciszewski to discuss a range of issues important to members of the group. (Left to right) Medical Service Officer Kevin Knievel, Third Mate Ben Strickhouser, Ciszewski, Capt. Keith Walzak and Chief Mate John French.

USNS Cesar Chavez, the 14th and final dry cargo/ammu-nition ship to be delivered to Military Sealift Command, is crewed by civil service mariners who include FEMG mem-bers. The ship was named in honor of Cesar Chavez, the American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers.

Military Sealift Command Accepts Delivery Of New High-Speed ShipUSNS Spearhead, the Navy’s first joint high-speed vessel (JHSV), has been delivered to Military Sealift Command (MSC). Spearhead and the other vessels in the JHSV class are designed for the rapid intra-theater transportation of troops and military equipment. MSC will own and operate Spearhead and the eight other JHSVs that are slated to be built. Members of MM&P’s Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG) will be among the civil service mariners who operate and navigate the ships.

Spearhead and the other 338-foot-long aluminum catamarans in the class are designed to be fast, flexible and maneuverable, even in shallow waters, making them ideal for transporting troops and equipment quickly within a theater of operations.

“Flexibility may be the best attribute of this ship,” says MM&P member Capt. Douglas D. Casavant Jr., Spearhead’s civil service master. “Our 20,000-square-foot mission bay area can be recon-

figured to quickly adapt to whatever mission we are tasked with, for instance, carrying containerized portable hospitals to support disaster relief or transporting tanks and troops.”

The JHSVs are capable of transporting approximately 600 tons of military troops, vehicles, supplies and equipment 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, and can operate in shallow-draft ports and waterways. The aviation flight deck can support day and night flight operations.

All the JHSVs will be civilian-crewed. The first four will be crewed by civil service mariners, while the next six are slated to be crewed by civilian mariners working for a private company under contract to MSC.

Spearhead is participating in operational testing before sailing to its lay berth in Little Creek, Va. The Navy expects the ship to begin conducting missions in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.

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MM&P Members Meet With Puerto Rico’s Representative in CongressPedro Pierluisi, who represents Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives, met recently with two members of the MM&P United Inland Group to discuss issues of importance to island residents. MM&P Regional Representative Eduardo Iglesias and Capt. José M. Colón, who works for McAllister Towing, spent time with Pierluisi at his San Juan office. The discussion focused in part on the Jones Act, the body of law that requires that ships in America’s domestic trades be built in U.S. shipyards, crewed by U.S.-citizen mariners and operated by U.S. companies. Iglesias and Colón told Pierluisi, a non-voting member of the U.S. con-gress, that the Jones Act helps protect the security of the islands waterways and ports, and guarantees thousands of well-paying maritime jobs to residents of Puerto Rico.

MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Discusses Maritime Issues With Alaska SenatorMM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray (left) met recently with Democratic Sen. Mark Begich, who was recently named to the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Begich also serves on the Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security and Commerce committees. He is the chair of the Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard.

MM&P Hails Formation of New Congressional Maritime CaucusCongressmen Cedric Richmond and Michael Grimm have announced they will create a bipartisan Congressional Maritime Caucus to help ensure that issues critical to the future of the American maritime industry receive the attention they deserve in Washington, D.C. The announcement was hailed by MM&P and the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. “This move by Congressmen Richmond and Grimm means that every member of Congress will have an opportunity to better understand the crucial role that the U.S.-flag maritime industry and its workforce of ‘mar-itime Americans’ play in strengthening our nation’s economic, military and homeland security,” said MM&P International President Don Marcus.

Richmond, a Democrat who represents Louisiana’s 2nd District, and Grimm, a Republican who represents New York’s 11th District, said the primary purpose of the new caucus will be to help educate members of Congress about a broad range of maritime-related topics. “The maritime industry is the unsung hero of our nation’s economy,” Richmond says.

“The operation of U.S.-flag vessels with American crews strengthens the domestic economy,” agreed the MM&P International President. “It keeps thousands of Americans employed, generates tax revenues for our government and contributes to our nation’s economic recovery.” To help spread the message, MM&P and others in the U.S.-flag maritime industry have joined forces to create local maritime action committees throughout the country. These grassroots groups help bring home to members of Congress the fact that a strong maritime industry is good for their dis-tricts, states and constituents.

Marcus said MM&P “welcomes the opportunity to work with the Congressional Maritime Caucus through our maritime action committees and in all other ways so that together, we can develop the U.S. maritime industry our country needs.”



Shipping Rules Committee MeetsThe Offshore Shipping Rules Committee met at MM&P headquarters on Jan. 15 and 16 to review the shipping and work rule change resolutions received from members of the Offshore Membership Group. A 90-day ballot will be sent out to all active Offshore members to vote on the proposed changes.

Participants in the Shipping Rules Committee meeting. (Seated, left to right) Kyle Grant, Sean McNeice, Nick Moore and Randy Swindell; (standing) Dave Boatner, Steve Werse, Richard Hoey, Peter Veasey, Don Marcus, Don Josberger and Wayne Farthing.

Union Members Aboard Crowley Tug Guard Pluck Drowning Man From San Francisco BayThe crew of Crowley tug Guard has been nominated by the National Park Service for The Citizen’s Award for Bravery for the heroic rescue of a man who was struggling to stay afloat in the waters outside of San Francisco Bay in the early morning hours of Oct. 31, 2012.

Captain Perry Overton, a member of the MM&P United Inland Group, noticed the man treading water a little more than a mile and a half from the Golden Gate Bridge while the tug was standing by, waiting to escort a tanker into San Francisco Bay’s anchorage.

“He was bobbing up and down, treading water,” remem-bers Overton. “The tide was ebbing… He was definitely going out to sea.”

The crew brought the tug in close and threw the man a life ring. “Because he was so hypothermic, he didn’t respond to yells,” Overton said. “Every five or six seconds, he would disappear under the water.” Because the man was unable to respond, Chief Engineer Keith Madding donned a survival suit and entered the frigid 55 degree waters to help him up the emergency ladder. Once aboard, the crew removed the man’s wet clothing and wrapped him in warm blankets. “All he had on was a t-shirt, a pair of sweats and Converse All-Stars,” Overton said.

“These guys are heroes and without a doubt saved that man’s life,” said Shannon Jay of the National Park Service, who assisted the San Francisco Police Department in investigating the incident.

“On behalf of everyone at Crowley, I want to congratulate this brave crew,” said Crowley’s Rocky Smith, senior vice president and general manager, petroleum distribution and marine services.

The crew of the Guard has been nominated by the National Park Service for a Citizen’s Award for Bravery, an honor granted to pri-vate citizens for heroic acts or unusual bravery in the face of danger.

Crewmembers aboard Crowley tug Guard were hailed as heroes for rescuing a man they spotted drifting in the water about one and one-half miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge on Oct. 31 of last year. (Left to right) Chief Mate Ryan Stirewalt, Captain Perry Overton and Chief Engineer Keith Madding. (Not pictured but also involved in the rescue) Training Captain James Christian and AB/Deckhand Chris Cooke.


Maritime Unions Call on Coast Guard to Include Seafarers’ Right to Port Access in Security Officer TrainingSeafarers’ rights and efficient ship operations continue to be compromised by inconsistent port security regimes, accord-ing to MM&P and three other leading maritime unions. To address the problem, the Coast Guard’s mandatory training requirements for facility security officers (FSOs) should include instruction on how to achieve “an appropriate balance between security, the safe and efficient operation of the shipping industry and the human rights of professional mariners,” the unions say.

In written comments submitted in response to a Department of Homeland Security rulemaking on FSO training, the unions asked the Coast Guard to take steps to address the situation. Joining MM&P were the Seafarers International Union (SIU), the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) and the American Maritime Officers (AMO).

“While we have a vital interest in security regulations that protect shipping, port facilities and the public from terrorist acts,” the unions said, “we also have a substantial interest in attaining a fair and reasonable implementation of our national security regime that recognizes an appropriate balance between security and the safe and efficient operation of the shipping industry and the human rights of our members.”

The unions said they strongly support mandatory training for FSOs as a means to bring uniformity to the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of the ISPS Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).

“There is lack of consistency in the implementation of security measures from terminal to terminal and from port to port,” they said. “Even within the same terminal the procedures can vary with a change of shift of the security guards or with a change in security contractors. This creates a situation where security procedures that must be followed by the ship and crew members for needed access through the terminal are both arbi-trarily determined and inconsistent.”

The unions underlined the fact that the U.S. and other gov-ernments that have signed the Safety of Life at Sea Convention are required to “pay due cognizance to the fact that ship’s

personnel live and work on the vessel and need shore leave and access to shore-based seafarer welfare facilities, including medi-cal care.”

Union leaders met with the Commandant of the Coast Guard and his staff in January 2011 to discuss topics that included the lack of regulatory guidance in implementing the ship and seafarer access provisions in the ISPS Code and the fact that enforcement of the mandatory security plan provisions for access was being left to the local Captains of the Ports without oversight or guidance from USCG headquarters. Although fol-lowing the meeting USCG headquarters issued ALCOAST 575/9 to address the situation, the problems persist.

Some port facilities are now parsing the language of the ALCOAST “to frustrate its intent by placing optional security or access charges on the ship which are then indirectly placed against the individual,” the unions said. They argue that the rulemaking should specify that any costs to the ship are not optional or discretionary charges that are indirectly passed on to the seafarer, but uniformly placed against all ships calling at the facility as a routine charge or absorbed in the general terminal tariffs.

The unions said they view the Coast Guard’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) Training as a means of standardizing the interpre-tation and implementation of security measures across the port security community. But the curriculum as currently written makes no mention at all of the need to ensure that a system is provided for seamen assigned to a vessel at a port facility, pilots, and representatives of seamen’s welfare and labor organizations to board and depart the vessel through the facility in a timely manner at no cost to the individual as required under Sec. 811 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010.

They also said the course should be modified to include discussion of the fact that Sec. 811 creates a statutory require-ment for port facilities to provide a system of access for ships and crew.

Aboard MV TustumenaAboard the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) vessel MV Tustumena. MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray and Regional Representative Ron Bressette sailed with the crew on the route that runs from Homer, Alaska, to Seldovia and then back to Homer. (Left to right) Third Mate Frank Corwin, Second Mate Paul Warner, Chief Mate John Mayer, Captain Scott Merrill and Ron Bressette.


news briEfS Michigan Anti-Labor Law Will “Destroy Opportunity” For All Workers in the State, AFL-CIO President SaysThe “right-to-work” law passed in Michigan in December will lower the living standards of all workers in the state, according to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. The average worker in a “right-to-work” state makes $1,540 less than workers in other states. Fewer people have health insurance and the poverty rate is significantly higher, as is the rate of workplace deaths.

The law “will undoubtedly please the Koch Brothers and corporate CEOs,” Trumka says, “but it will diminish the voice of every working man and woman in Michigan.” The AFL-CIO president made the remarks in an official statement and in an OpEd that was posted online in USA Today.

The Republican-controlled Michigan state legislature approved the law as thousands of workers and their supporters protested inside and outside the state capitol building in Lansing. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed the measure into law shortly thereafter.

Like similar legislation on the books in 23 other states, the Michigan law allows employees to opt out of financially supporting a workplace union while profiting from the same wages and benefits as dues-paying union members.

“Some people would have us believe that the answer to the weak economy is to continue to downgrade jobs, and to make college, retirement security and home ownership less affordable,” Trumka said. “Instead of asking how working people can do better, the critics say middle-class workers with good union jobs don’t deserve their hard-earned benefits.”

Trumka said attacks on unions such as “right-to-work” laws “grease the downward slide” of working conditions in America. He vowed that unions would work harder to promote policies that “put America back on track with good jobs and shared prosperity.”

A Spirited ReunionOld shipmates Steve Werse (master) and Brian McNulty (chief engineer) at re-crewing of APL Cyprine to MM&P and the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association.

A Cold Day on the Lakes

MM&P member John Leed photographed the Grand River Navigation (GRN) tug Victory pushing the barge James Kuber through the Soo locks. Over 300 MM&P members and applicants now sail on the Great Lakes, including 200 who work for GRN.


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Coast Guard OK’s 37 Days of Unescorted Access For Those Awaiting TWIC CardsThe Coast Guard has issued a policy letter stipulating that people who have applied for a new or reissue TWIC card can be granted unescorted access to secure areas for up to 37 days. Current regulations grant an individual up to seven days of unescorted access with-out a TWIC while they await delivery of a replacement credential.

The recent policy letter allows operators of regulated vessels and facilities to authorize a total of 37 days of unescorted access to an individual who has reported their TWIC to the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) as lost, damaged or stolen and has yet to receive a replacement TWIC, on condition that: the individual provide proof that a replacement TWIC has been ordered (payment receipt or an enrollment e-mail confirmation) and the individual provide the vessel or facility security officer with information (first and last name) that can be used to confirm that he or she previously held a valid TWIC and has ordered a replacement.

The Coast Guard advises the security officer to use the card status check feature at twicinformation.tsa.dhs.gov/twicinfo to confirm the status of the application.

The agency says that this authorization may also be extended to individuals who have applied for a TWIC renewal prior to the card’s expiration, and “through no fault of their own, are not able to take possession of their TWIC due to a significant delay in the applica-tion, production, issuance and/or activation process.”

USNS Supply and USNS BridgeIn this Nov. 29 photo, Military Sealift Command ships USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) and USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) are shown in the Persian Gulf. Members of the MM&P Federal Employees Membership Group (FEMG) sail aboard both ships. Many thanks to LDO Matthew Twomey for submitting this photo.

Leaders Named for House Maritime PanelsThe members of the House of Representatives who will be in charge of the Congressional panels with primary responsibility for maritime programs and policies have been named.

The Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over funding for the Maritime Security Program (MSP), will once again be led by Congressman Tom Latham of Iowa. In the past, Latham’s efforts have helped achieve full funding for MSP. The ranking Democrat on this important subcommittee will be Rep. Ed Pastor of Arizona. It will be the first time that Pastor, a long-time supporter of MSP and the U.S.-flag fleet, will be serving in this position.

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will have new leadership because Congressman Frank LoBiondo and Congressman Rick Larsen have assumed leadership positions on the Aviation Subcommittee. Replacing LoBiondo as

chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will be Congressman Duncan Hunter (Calif.). Replacing Larsen as ranking Democrat on this subcommittee is Congressman John Garamendi (Calif.). The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee has primary responsibility over the Coast Guard, including policies that affect merchant mariners, as well as non-defense-related aspects of maritime programs such as the Jones Act.

The third key panel that has named its leadership for the 113th Congress is the Armed Services Committee’s Seapower Subcommittee. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over the defense-related aspects of commercial maritime policies and programs, including MSP and the Jones Act. The newly appointed chairman of this subcommittee is Congressman Randy Forbes (Va.) and the lead Democrat will once again be Congressman Mike McIntyre (N.C.).


news briEfS MM&P-SUNY Training Ship Accord Offers Opportunity to Share Skills With Mariners of TomorrowMM&P worked last year with administrators at SUNY Maritime to develop a labor referral agreement that gives MM&P members and applicants the opportunity to work for the university during summer sea term as officers aboard the TS Empire State.

The basic provisions of the agreement allow members to participate in the MM&P H&B Plan and MATES program. Applicants who sail under the terms of the referral are eligible for points.

Working aboard the TS Empire State during the summer sea term provides an opportunity to enjoy experiences not common on today’s merchant ships: a chance to help the next generation of ships’ officers learn the ropes, plus the opportunity to see new ports in places such as the Azores and Iceland.

When you demonstrate your skills in the areas of navigation, sea-manship and leadership, you are helping people who will be your ship-mates in the near future lay the groundwork for their careers. It is well worth the time to share your knowledge in an academic atmosphere free of pro-forma programs, tight schedules and fatigue.

If you enjoy teaching and sharing your knowledge aboard ship, a 45-day or 90-day trip aboard the TS Empire State could be a worthwhile experience.

Labor referral terms are available by contacting the MM&P New York/New Jersey Hall. Interested MM&P members and applicants should send their resumes to Capt. Rick Smith at SUNY Maritime College ([email protected]) and to MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Don Josberger ([email protected]). The subject line of the e-mail should read “MM&P labor referral application.” It is recommended that resumes include vessel service history and the capacity in which you worked. You should also include any teaching experience.

Work board the TS Empire State during the summer sea term provides an opportunity to help the next generation of officers learn the ropes, plus a

chance to see new ports in places such as the Azores and Iceland.

J. Lars Turner and associate member Sean Fitzgerald 1/C boarding SUNY Maritime College Training Ship Empire State.


news briEfS news From MiTAGS

Curriculum Design Specialist Fine Tunes Course Offerings at MITAGS

Christopher Moore Christopher joined MM&P in 2008 after graduating from SUNY Maritime College. He lives in Wilmington, Del., and ships out of MM&P’s New York/New Jersey Hall. When he’s not sailing, he enjoys running, swimming, visiting family and participating in Knights of Columbus activities. Christopher completed all Chief Mate/Master courses in October 2012.

John Walkup John joined MM&P in 2004, after graduating from SUNY Maritime College. He lives in San Diego, Calif., with his wife Teresa and their new baby Dillan. In his free time, he enjoys hik-ing, surfing and fishing. John completed all Chief Mate/Master courses in October 2012. He

ships out of MM&P’s Los Angeles/Long Beach Hall.

Congratulations Chief Mate/Master Graduates

Instructional Design Coordinator Angelica Sogor began work-ing at MITAGS in August 2012. The focus of her job is to ensure that MITAGS curriculum and courses are up-to-date with the evolving requirements of national and international regulations.

Sogor, who has a B.A. and M.S. in Marine Affairs and Policy from the University of Miami, says that she first began a course of studies in marine biology, but became interested in the mari-time industry after participating in the 2010 Summer Research Institute at the National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce.

Over the course of her academic career, she pursued a num-ber of internships, including one with Carnival Corporation & plc in Miami. There, she designed a centralized training academy for maritime security for the ten independent lines that operate under the Carnival umbrella. This led her to explore the use of course development as a means of implementing policies and regulations.

Sogor says her favorite part of the job is becoming familiar with specific subject matter and working with instructors who are experts in their fields.

The achievement of which she is most proud: submitting MITAGS new Vessel Security Officer Course to DNV, on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard, for approval.

Sogor says her immediate goal is to ensure that all the courses at MITAGS are in keeping with the most recent STCW

Manila Amendments. She also looks forward to updating the Chief Mate/Master program, which includes a management level leadership and communication course.

At present, her focus is getting to know instructors and students with an eye to obtaining feedback that will be useful in course implementation and design.

There are a number of changes she is already thinking of making, including standardizing course format, imple-menting new technology in the classroom and “trying to find new ways to keep things interesting.” One might say that’s a tall order, but Sogor enjoys a challenge. “My philosophy is I’d rather be busy than bored,” she says. “I love having a lot to learn.”

Instructional DesignCoordinator Angelica Sogor

— Article by Ashley Morrow, MM&P Communications Department


MM&P convention coverage

Delegates to the 84th MM&P Convention nominated a slate of experienced union officials to lead the Masters, Mates & Pilots after six-term International President Tim Brown announced he did not intend to run for office again. The convention was held in Linthicum Heights, Md., on July 23 and 24, 2012. Photos of the convention delegates and convention committees are being published in this issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot because of the election black-out period traditionally observed by the union. The new leadership team took office on Jan. 1, 2013.

The two-day event was primarily a business convention. Special break-out sessions were conducted to present the newly designed “Adjustable Pension Plan” to the 34 union delegates for their review and input.

The convention delegates were joined by speakers who included: Richie Hughes of the International Longshoremen’s Association; Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association President Mike Jewell; Metropolitan Baltimore Council of AFL-CIO Unions President Ernie Grecco; and MIRAID President C. James Patti.

During the convention, MM&P hosted actor-director Ian Ruskin, who presented a multi-media production focused on the life of labor leader Harry Bridges and the 1930s organiz-

ing campaigns of West Coast dock workers. The show—“From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks”—was open to the public and attended by members of the local labor community. It featured Bridges’ own words, from his rallying speeches of the 1930s to his electrifying testimony at trials. Ruskin also performed his newest work, a one-man show devoted to the life of Founding Father Thomas Paine. Paine’s book “Common Sense” sold an estimated 500,000 copies to a population of two million (equivalent to selling 75 million copies today) and was read by just about everyone who could read. “It was, literally, the spark of the American Revolution,” Ruskin says.

The convention ended on Tuesday, July 24, with a standing ovation for outgoing International President Brown. “After 21 years as ‘Captain’ of the MM&P ship, I salute the membership and prepare to hand over the conn to a new administration at the start of 2013,” he said.

“Tim has brought stability and respect to our organiza-tion,” said Don Marcus, who was nominated by the delegates to replace Brown and won election in December. “Tim’s achieve-ments have laid a foundation of integrity and unity on which the membership of our union can build going forward.”

Delegates to 84th MM&P Convention Nominate New Leadership Team

Delegates to the 84th MM&P Convention

Convention photos Barry Aberdeen


Don Marcus was nominated for the office of International President

Steve Werse, nominated for the office of International Secretary-Treasurer.

Before becoming president of MM&P, he served in the American Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War and then as a ship’s master with Sealand Service Inc. Among his many awards for service to the industry are the Admiral of the Ocean Seas (AOTOS) Award in 2002, the Seafarers’ and International House “Outstanding Friend of Seafarers” Award in 2004 and the Father Lalonde “Spirit of the Seas” Award by the Council of American Master Mariners in 2012. In 2009, he was admitted to the Port of New York and New Jersey’s International Maritime Hall of Fame.

The nominations for elected office that were made on the last day of the convention were as follows: International President–Donald J. Marcus; International Secretary-Treasurer–Steven E. Werse; Offshore Group Vice President Atlantic Ports–Donald F. Josberger; Offshore Group Vice President Gulf Ports–D. Wayne Farthing and Michael K. Welch; Offshore Group Vice President Pacific Ports David H. Boatner; Vice President United Inland Group–C. Michael Murray; Vice President Pilots Group–George A. Quick; Vice President Federal Employees Membership Group–Randall H. Rockwood.

Dave Boatner, nominated for the office of Pacific Ports Vice President.

Wayne Farthing, nominated for the office of Gulf Ports Vice President.

MM&P International President Tim Brown announced he would “hand over the conn” to a new administration at the start of 2013. He is shown here with Steve Wines (left) and Jim Patti of MIRAID, who advocate for our members in Washington, D.C.

MM&P International President Timothy A. Brown was awarded a commemorative clock honoring his dedication to the union. The plaques read: “Captain Timothy A. Brown, Union Brother and Steadfast Captain of Our Ship. Joined MM&P on August 9, 1965; Master of S/S Sea-Land Consumer, July 30, 1989. Elected President on April 5, 1991. In Appreciation, From Your Sisters and Brothers of Masters, Mates & Pilots.”

The resolutions adopted at the 84th Convention were published in the September-October 2012 issue of The Master, Mate & Pilot.

Not pictured: Atlantic Ports Vice President Don Josberger, United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray, Pilots Group Vice President George Quick, Federal Employees Membership Group Vice President Randall Rockwood.


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Laws & Legislation Committee

Michael T. Welch, Offshore; Steve Werse, Offshore; Randall H. Rockwood, Federal Employees.

Finance Committee

Don Marcus, Offshore; Richard D. Moore, Pilots; Peter Mitchell, Offshore; Michael J. McCormick, Offshore; Beverly Gutmann, MM&P Comptroller; Thomas A. Delamater, Offshore; Kenneth T. Ryan, Offshore; M. Scott Macaulay, United Inland, Scott Adams, United Inland.

Rules Committee

Steve Werse, Offshore; Thomas A. Bagan, Offshore; Kenneth T. Ryan, Offshore; Charles Malue, United Inland Group.

Constitution Committee

George A. Quick, Pilots; William D. Good Jr., Offshore; Thomas A. Bagan, Offshore; Charles W. Malue, United Inland; Kenneth J. Carlson Jr., Pilots; Raymond W. Shipway, United Inland.

Grievance & Appeals Committee

C. Michael Murray, United Inland; Eduardo E. Iglesias, United Inland; Darrell R. Kimmerly, United Inland; Thomas P. Sullivan, Offshore; Robert Beauregard, Offshore.

General Executive Board Committee

Glen M. Paine, Offshore; Paul T. Schulman, Offshore; D. Wayne Farthing, Offshore; Peter S. Smith, Offshore; Joseph G. Heaney, United Inland Group.

Credentials Committee

Glen M. Paine, Offshore; Timothy J. Ferrie, Pilots; Eduardo E. Iglesias, United Inland Group.

Resolutions & Petitions Committee

Brian H. Hope, Pilots; Lawrence T. Lyons, Offshore; Timothy J. Ferrie, Pilots; David H. Boatner, Offshore; James P. Brennan, Offshore; Ronald L. Bressette Jr., Offshore.

Former MM&P International President Tim Brown Will Be Honored By MM&P and the KP Alumni Association at MITAGS on March 19, 2013KP Chesapeake Maritime Industry Dinner Program – Tuesday, March 19, 2013Featuring: A Tribute to Captain Timothy A. Brown (KP ’65) International President (Retired), International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (IOMMP)The KP Alumni Chesapeake Chapter will host a Maritime Industry Dinner Program on Tuesday March 19, 2013 beginning at 5:30PM. This event will feature A Tribute to Captain Tim Brown (KP ’65), International President (Retired), IOMMP. The Dinner will be held at The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. Tel: Toll Free (866) 629-3196 Web site: http://www.ccmit.org

Dear MM&P Brothers and Sisters,As most of you know, I did not rerun for International President in the recent 2012 election. There are two reasons that I did not run. First, I was faced with a situation

where my health was declining and I needed to attend to this. Secondly, after 21 years as International President, I felt that it was time to allow other individuals with new

ideas to take overMy choice for International President and, apparently the membership’s, is Captain Donald Marcus. Don once served the President as executive Assistant. Don’s next

step was the Offshore Vice President of the West Coast. Don has the experience in office along with devotion to the Masters Mates & Pilots. He will make us all proud as the

next International President of MM&P.Don is backed up with support from the MM&P Executive Board which has great experience. The only new member of the Board is Captain Josberger, the newly

elected Offshore Vice President for the Atlantic Coast following the promotion of Steve Werse to International Secretary-Treasurer. The rest of the Board is made-up of

seasoned veterans. In addition to Dave Boatner (West Coast Vice President) and Wayne Farthing (Gulf Coast Vice President), the rest of the Board is made up of Pilot Vice

President George Quick, Inland Vice President Captain Mike Murray and Randall Rockwood, our Federal Employees Membership Group Vice President, who all have long

records of service to MM&P.It was an honor to serve as an official for the greatest seafaring membership that I can imagine. I am sure in retrospect that not every decision I made was correct .

However I woke up each morning thinking about what I could do for the MM&P that day. This I am proud of.

In closing, there are so many people that I want thank for their help while I was President. However the problem is that I will forget someone so if I did not mention

your name it was indeed an oversight.I want to thank Beverly Gutmann, MM&P Comptroller, for all her professional help. This professional relationship did not stop us from arguing with each other.

I also want to thank all the individuals who work in the Accounting area for their support. I appreciate the unsung efforts of Zole Kiss, our mail room man, did while I

was in office. I would be in the doghouse big time if I did not include my appreciation and gratitude to three individuals in the MM&P Health and Benefit Plan. Patrick McCullough,

as administrator of the Plan, has done a great job for the membership of MM&P. The membership should know how important he is. However, Ann McCullough, the

director of the health and benefit Plan, has done so much for the membership of MM&P it is hard for me to find the words to express her devotion to MM&P.

Ken Ryan, who handles vacation claims as well as making sure that 401(k) money goes where the membership has chosen to invest. Ken is easy to talk to and I

encourage members with questions to contact Kenny. I have found that there are few questions that Ken does not know the answer to.

Also at the MM&P Health Plan I want to recognize the excellent work of the H & B staff working under Ann Marie. In particular, I wish to recognize Mary Ridgely,

Kim Gable, and Madeline Petrilli and all the others in the MM&P Plans who, when I was feeling low, managed to pick up my spirits.

I would be remiss if I did not thank C. James Patti, MM&P’s Washington lobbyist for his guidance through the Washington mine field. And - since this is a chance to

make a pitch for the Political Contribution Fund I am certainly going to urge the membership to support the PCF as all the action is in DC these days.

I also need to sing the praises of George Quick, Pilot Vice President, who for so many years was the voice of reason on the GEB when things were deadlocked. I also

must thank Captain Gary Maddox, senior pilot with the Tampa Bay pilot group. Gary was the first Pilot to pledge his support to me in 1992. I will never forget this action.

As most of you know I lived in Tampa, Fla. and have great fondness for the Tampa Bay pilots.

I also want to thank all those individuals who contributed to the Coalition for the new Direction over a period of 20 years. Without this support I could never have won

my first election for President. This support continued for many years during my time in office.

Finally I wish all of you the best for the future.Before I forget I want to thank all the members who sent cards, notes & E-mails wishing me well during my recent hospital and rehab center stays.

God bless you. God bless the Masters, Mates & Pilots. God bless the ILA and their officials, our parent organization for success in the future.

Timothy Brown [email protected]



HoLidAyS 2012 Holiday Celebrations in the HallsAs 2012 came to a close, MM&P members, their families and friends celebrated the holidays in union halls across the country.

Many thanks to those who submitted photos of the festivities for publication in The Master, Mate & Pilot.

boston: Kathy and Eric Erving, Carl and Jill Schoote, and Dan Goggin. norfolk: Mark Nemergut and Patricia Powell.

San francisco: Dave Boatner, Dave Nolan, Mike Murray.

Pompano: Robert Groh, George Insana, Kris Karandy, Steve Roberto.

new orleans: Dale and Darlene Rodriguez.


boston: Happy holidays!

ny/nJ: Ana’s daughter.

San francisco: Doug Nagy, Andy Miller, Ray Shipway, Mike Murray.

Seattle: Neal Amaral, Tim Saffle, Marsha Morse, Gary Haugland.

new orleans: Ralph and Claudia Smith.

ny/nJ: Steve Werse and William Imken.


HoLidAyS 2012

boston: Celebrations at the hall.

Seattle: Cathy Brooks, Richard Brooks, Ty Anderson and his wife, Scott Frieboth and his wife.

San francisco: Jeremy Hope, Klaus Niem, Hans Amador

and daughter.

ny/nJ: Homer McGee, Mark Stinziano, Mike Parr, Harry Stumme,

Greg Callery, Lars Turner.

new orleans: Fernando Serra,

Sue Bourcq.


boston: Larry Hines, John Connor.

Pompano: Robert Groh, George Insana, Liz Clark, Mel Jones, John Korinis, Dave Goff, Ebenezer Tetteh.

Seattle: Bob Fedos, Karl Fidler, David Boatner.

ny/nJ: John Dolan, Charlie Moy, Rich May, Lars Turner,

Steve Werse, Rich Adams and Jim McAfee.

boston: Don Duffy, Paul Savasuk, Dan Goggin.

Seattle: Bill Esselstrom, John Groth, J.D. Schampera, Mitka Von Reis Crooks, Bob Perecinsky, Danny Ellis, Mary Grimshaw.


HoLidAyS 2012

Seattle: Alan Cote, Bill Knowlton, Jeff Duncan, Tim Saffle, Patty Warren, Gordon Baxter, Marie Waterman.

Seattle: “The joint Offshore/UIG party in Seattle was a great success.

norfolk: Mark Nemergut, Mike Razos and wife, Al Petrulis, Roger Hoffman, Pat Phillips, Dave Ryan, Korron Richardson and family.

boston: Paul Costabile, Paul Camirand.

ny/nJ: Steve Werse, William Imken, Rich Adams.

new orleans: Nicholas and Maria Mellis, Henry Teaoussidies.


masters, mates & Pilots PlansAdministrator’s Column

Patrick McCullough

Board of Trustees MeetingsThe Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the year Feb. 5-7, at MITAGS in Linthicum Heights, Md.

IRAP Plan

Changes to the MM&P IRAP/401(k) PlanAt its last meeting of 2012, the Board of Trustees arranged with Fidelity to offer a lower-fee share class for exist-ing investment options under the Masters, Mates & Pilots IRAP/401(k) Plan.

New Investment Options The effective date will be market close (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on Feb. 22.

The Plans is introducing Fidelity Freedom K Funds, a new series of Fidelity target-date retirement mutual funds. Fidelity Freedom K Funds will have the same management team and investment objectives and will invest in the same underlying funds as the Fidelity Freedom Funds (although the Fidelity Freedom K Funds will often invest in a different share class of the underlying funds). Because they are designed as Fidelity’s institutional target-date series of mutual funds, the Fidelity Freedom K Funds have lower expense ratios than the corre-sponding target-date Fidelity Freedom Funds.

• Fidelity Freedom K Income Fund

• Fidelity Freedom K 2000 Fund






As a result of this change, effective at market close (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on Feb. 22, the investment options shown in the right-hand column under the heading Old Investment Options will no longer be available under the Plan.

Effective at market close (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on Feb. 22, all existing balances in and future contributions to these investment options will be transferred to the investment options shown below under the heading New Investment Options.

The transfer of balances will appear as an exchange on your account history and quarterly statement. You may receive a prospectus as a result of this transaction.

Please see below the old investment options and the new investment options.

Old Investment Options New Investment Options

Fidelity Freedom Income Fund Fidelity Freedom K Income Fund

Fund code: 00369 Fund code: 02171

Ticker symbol: FFFAX Ticker symbol: FFKAX

*Expense ratio: 0.44% *Expense ratio: 0.39%


Fidelity Freedom 2000 Fund Fidelity Freedom K 2000 Fund


Ticker symbol: FFFBX Ticker symbol: FFKBX




Ticker symbol: FFFCX Ticker symbol: FFKCX




Ticker symbol: FFFDX Ticker symbol: FFKDX




Ticker symbol: FFFEX Ticker symbol: FFKEX





Ticker symbol: FFFFX Ticker symbol: FFKFX




Ticker symbol: FFFHX Ticker symbol: FFKHX


Share Class Changes In addition, effective at market close (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on Feb. 22, the share class of five investment options and four frozen investment options offered through the Plan will change. As a result of this change, the fund code, ticker symbol, and expense ratio will change. The new share class will offer you the same investment strategy and risk but the overall expenses will be lower. See below for details.

The transfer of balances will appear as an exchange on your account history and quarterly statement and you may also receive a prospectus as a result of this transaction.

The fees and expenses of the investments you select have an impact on the overall returns of your investment portfolio, and Masters, Mates & Pilots periodically reviews the investment options available to you to make sure you have the lowest cost share classes offered by the investment options available in the Plan.


Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund¹ Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund-Class K¹


Ticker symbol: FDGFX Ticker symbol: FDGKX


Fidelity Value Fund Fidelity Value Fund-Class K


Ticker symbol: FDVLX Ticker symbol: FVLKX


Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund-Class K


Ticker symbol: FBGRX Ticker symbol: FBGKX


Fidelity Equity Dividend Income Fund

Fidelity Equity Dividend Income Fund-Class K


Ticker symbol: FEQTX Ticker symbol: FETKX


Fidelity Diversified International Fund²

Fidelity Diversified International Fund-Class K²


Ticker symbol: FDIVX Ticker symbol: FDIKX


Spartan Extended Market Index Spartan Extended Market Index

Fund-Investor Class³ Fund-Fidelity Advantage Class³


Ticker symbol: FSEMX Ticker symbol: FSEVX

*Expense ratio: 0.l0% *Expense ratio: 0.07%

Fidelity Magellan Fund¹ Fidelity Magellan Fund-Class K¹


Ticker symbol: FMAGX Ticker symbol: FMGKX


Fidelity Growth & Income Portfolio¹

Fidelity Growth & Income Portfolio-Class K¹


Ticker symbol: FGRIX Ticker symbol: FGIKX


Fidelity OTC Portfolio¹ Fidelity OTC Portfolio-Class K¹


Ticker symbol: FOCPX Ticker symbol: FOCKX


¹This fund is frozen to new investments (new contributions or exchanges in) under the Plan.²There is a short-term trading fee of 1% for shares held less than 30 days.³There is a short-term trading fee of 0.75% for shares held less than 90 days.

To request changes to your account, get more information or answers to questions, log on to NetBenefits at www.fidelity.com/atwork or call Fidelity Investments toll free at 1-866-84-UNION (1-866-848-6466), Monday through Friday (excluding New York Stock Exchange holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and midnight Eastern time to speak with a Fidelity Representative.

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The following summary of the new tax law is provided by the Plans’ auditors, Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, PA.

Congress Passes Bill to Avert Fiscal Cliff Tax ConsequencesIn the early morning hours of Jan. 1, the Senate, by a vote of 89-8, passed HR 8, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act” (the Act). Late on that same day—hours after the government had techni-cally gone over the “fiscal cliff ”—the House of Representatives, by a vote of 257 to 167, also passed the bill. The Act, which the President quickly signed into law, prevents many of the tax hikes that were scheduled to go into effect this year and retains many favorable tax breaks that were scheduled to expire. However, it also increases income taxes for some high-income individuals and slightly increases transfer tax rates. This article provides an overview of the Act’s key provisions. Highlights of the Act include the following: Tax rates. For tax years beginning after 2012, the income tax rates for individuals will stay at 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% and 35% (instead of moving to 15%, 28%, 31%, 36% and 39.6% as would have occurred), but with a 39.6% rate applying for income above a certain threshold. The applicable threshold is $450,000 for joint filers and surviving spouses; $425,000 for heads of household; $400,000 for single filers; and $225,000 (one-half of the other-wise applicable amount for joint filers) for married taxpayers filing separately. These dollar amounts are inflation-adjusted for tax years after 2013. PEP limitations to apply to “high-earners.” For tax years begin-ning after 2012, the Personal Exemption Phase-out (PEP), which had previously been suspended, is reinstated with a starting threshold for those making $300,000 for joint filers and a surviv-ing spouse; $275,000 for heads of household; $250,000 for single filers; and $150,000 (one-half of the otherwise applicable amount for joint filers) for married taxpayers filing separately. Under the phase-out, the total amount of exemptions that can be claimed by a taxpayer subject to the limitation is reduced by 2% for each $2,500 (or portion thereof) by which the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds the applicable threshold. These dollar amounts are inflation-adjusted for tax years after 2013. Pease limitations to apply to “high-earners.” For tax years beginning after 2012, the “Pease” limitation on itemized deduc-tions, which had previously been suspended, is reinstated with a starting threshold for those making $300,000 for joint filers and a surviving spouse, $275,000 for heads of household, $250,000 for single filers, and $150,000 (one-half of the otherwise applicable amount for joint filers) for married taxpayers filing separately. Thus, for taxpayers subject to the “Pease” limitation, the total amount of their itemized deductions is reduced by 3% of the amount by which the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI)

exceeds the threshold amount, with the reduction not to exceed 80% of the otherwise allowable itemized deductions. These dollar amounts are inflation-adjusted for tax years after 2013. Capital gain and dividend rates rise for higher-income taxpay-ers. For tax years beginning after 2012, the top rate for capital gains and dividends will permanently rise to 20% (up from 15%) for taxpayers with incomes exceeding $400,000 ($450,000 for married taxpayers). After accounting for the new 3.8% surtax on investment-type income and gains for tax years beginning after 2012, the overall rate for higher-income taxpayers will be 23.8%. For taxpayers whose ordinary income is generally taxed at a rate below 25%, capital gains and dividends will permanently be sub-ject to a 0% rate. Taxpayers who are subject to a 25%-or-greater rate on ordinary income, but whose income levels fall below the $400,000/$450,000 thresholds, will continue to be subject to a 15% rate on capital gains and dividends. The rate will be 18.8% for those subject to the surtax. Transfer tax provisions kept intact with slight rate increase. The Act prevents steep increases in estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax that were slated to occur for indi-viduals dying and gifts made after 2012 by permanently keeping the exemption level at $5,000,000 (as indexed for inflation). However, the Act also permanently increases the top estate, gift and rate from 35% to 40%. The Act also continues the portability feature that allows the estate of the first spouse to die to transfer his or her unused exclusion to the surviving spouse. All changes are effective for individuals dying and gifts made after 2012. Permanent AMT relief. The Act provides permanent alterna-tive minimum tax (AMT) relief. The AMT is the excess, if any, of the tentative minimum tax for the year over the regular tax for the year. In arriving at the tentative minimum tax, an individual begins with taxable income, modifies it with various adjust-ments and preferences, and then subtracts an exemption amount (which phases out at higher income levels). The result is alterna-tive minimum taxable income (AMTI), which is subject to an AMT rate of 26% or 28%.

Prior to the Act, the individual AMT exemption amounts for 2012 were to have been $33,750 for unmarried taxpayers, $45,000 for joint filers, and $22,500 for married persons filing separately. Retroactively effective for tax years beginning after 2011, the Act permanently increases these exemption amounts to $50,600 for unmarried taxpayers, $78,750 for joint filers and $39,375 for mar-ried persons filing separately. In addition, for tax years beginning after 2012, it indexes these exemption amounts for inflation. Recovery Act extenders. The Act extends for five years the fol-lowing items that were originally enacted as part of the American Recovery and Investment Tax Act of 2009 and that were slated to expire at the end of 2012:


The American Opportunity tax credit, which permits eligible taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 100% of the first $2,000 of qualified tuition and related expenses, and 25% of the next $2,000 of qualified tuition and related expenses (for a maximum tax credit of $2,500 for the first four years of post-secondary education);

Eased rules for qualifying for the refundable child credit; andVarious earned income tax credit (EITC) changes relating to

higher EITC amounts for eligible taxpayers with three or more children, and increases in threshold phase-out amounts for singles, surviving spouses, and heads of households. Historical individual extenders. The Act extends the following items for the period indicated beyond their prior termination date as shown in the listing:

The deduction for certain expenses of elementary and second-ary school teachers, which expired at the end of 2011 and which is now revived for 2012 and continued through 2013;

The exclusion for discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness, which applied for discharges before Jan. 1, 2013 and which is now continued to apply for discharges before Jan. 1, 2014;

Parity for the exclusions for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits, which applied before 2012 and which is now revived for 2012 and continued through 2013;

The treatment of mortgage insurance premiums as qualified residence interest, which expired at the end of 2011 and which is now revived for 2012 and continued through 2013;

The option to deduct State and local general sales taxes, which expired at the end of 2011 and which is now revived for 2012 and continued through 2013.

The above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, which expired at the end of 2011 and which is now revived for 2012 and continued through 2013; and

Tax-free distributions from individual retirement plans for charitable purposes, which expired at the end of 2011 and which is now revived for 2012 and continued through 2013. Because 2012 has already passed, a special rule permits distributions taken in 2012 to be transferred to charities for a limited period in 2013. Another special rule permits certain distributions made in 2013 as being deemed made on Dec. 31, 2012.

Depreciation provisions modified and extended. The follow-ing depreciation provisions are retroactively extended by the Act through 2014:

15-year straight line cost recovery for qualified leasehold improvements, qualified restaurant buildings and improvements, and qualified retail improvements;

Increased expensing limitations and treatment of certain real property as Code Sec. 179 property;

The Act also extends and modifies the bonus depreciation provisions with respect to property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2012, in tax years ending after that date. The above is just an overview of the Act’s key provisions - we will be sending additional detailed information in the near future.

masters, mates & Pilots Plans

PEnSionErS

Chriss B. Carson, shipping out of San Francisco, last sailed for APL as master of the APL China.

Stanley Kosinski, shipping out of New York/New Jersey, last sailed for Maersk Lines Limited as third mate aboard the Maersk Kentucky.

John E. Larson, shipping out of San Francisco, last sailed for Military Sealift Command and Patriot Contract Services as master of the USNS Martin. Jean-Louis Lependu, shipping

out of Hawaii, last sailed for Matson as second mate aboard the Matson Mauna Kea.


International Headquarters

700 Maritime Blvd., Suite BLinthicum Heights, MD 21090-1953Phone: 410-850-8700 Fax: [email protected] www.bridgedeck.org

International Officers

Donald J. Marcus President410-850-8700 ext. [email protected]

Steven E. WerseSecretary-Treasurer410-850-8700 ext. [email protected]

Executive Offices

George Quick Vice President Pilot Membership [email protected]

Klaus LuhtaDirector of Government [email protected]

Beverly GutmannInternational Comptroller410-850-8700 ext. 112 [email protected]

Diane Chatham Executive Administrator410-691-8131 [email protected]

Communications

Lisa Rosenthal Communications [email protected]

Legal Department

Gabriel Terrasa International Counsel410-691-8148 [email protected]

Press Contact

Klaus Luhta Director of Government Relations410-691-8139 [email protected]

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

and IRA Plans

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

Federal Employees Membership Group

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

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

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

Offshore Membership Group

David H. BoatnerVice President-Pacific Ports

Wayne FarthingVice President-Gulf Ports

Don F. Josberger Vice President-Atlantic Ports

Boston

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

Charleston

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

Honolulu

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

Houston

Wayne Farthing Vice President-Gulf PortsNell Wilkerson Representative13850 Gulf Freeway, Suite 250Houston, TX 77034Phone: 281-464-9650Fax: [email protected] [email protected]

Jacksonville

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

Miami/Port Everglades

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

New Orleans

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

directory of MM&P offices


New York/New Jersey

Don F. Josberger Vice President-Atlantic35 Journal Square, Suite 912 Jersey City, NJ 07306-4103Phone: 201-963-1900 Fax: [email protected]@bridgedeck.org

Norfolk, Va.

Mark NemergutRepresentativeInterstate Corporate Center6325 North Center Dr. Ste 100Norfolk, VA 23502Phone: 757-489-7406 Fax: [email protected]

San Francisco

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

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Eduardo Iglesias RepresentativeMM&P1055 Kennedy AvenueSuite 914, ILA BuildingSan Juan, PR, 00920Phone: 787-724-3600 Fax: 787-723-4494Hours: Monday-Friday

9:00am – 1:30pm [email protected]

Seattle

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

Tampa

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

Pilot Membership Group

George A. Quick Vice President3400 N. Furnace Rd. Jarrettsville, MD 21084Phone: 410-691-8144Fax: [email protected]

East Coast Regional Representative

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

Gulf Coast Regional Representative

Richard D. Moore8150 S. Loop E. Houston, TX 77017Phone: [email protected]

West Coast Regional Representative

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

Alaska Marine Pilots

Carter WhalenPresidentP.O. Box 920226 Dutch Harbor, AK 99692Phone: 907-581-1240 Fax: [email protected]

Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

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

Associated Branch Pilots

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

Association of Maryland Pilots

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

Biscayne Bay Pilots

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

Boston Pilots

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

Canaveral Pilots

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

Charleston Branch Pilots

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

Columbia Bar Pilots

James Brady100 16th St.Astoria, OR 97103-3634Phone: 503-325-2641

Columbia River Pilots

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

Coos Bay Pilots

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


Crescent River Port Pilots

James “Jimmy” Cramond President8712 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037Phone: 504-392-8001Fax: 504-392-5014

Galveston-Texas City Pilots

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

Grays Harbor

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

Hawaii Pilots Association

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

Houston Pilots

Robert L. ThompsonPresiding Officer203 Deerwood Glen DriveDeer Park, TX 77536Phone: 713-645-9620

Key West Bar Pilots Association

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

Mobile Bar Pilots

J. Christopher BrockPresidentP.O. Box 831 Mobile, AL 36601Phone: 251-432-2639 Fax: 251-432-9964

Northeast Marine Pilots

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

Pilots Association for the Bay & River Delaware

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

Port Everglades Pilots

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

Puget Sound Pilots

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

Sabine Pilots

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

Saint Johns Bar Pilots

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

San Juan Bay Pilots

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

St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots

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

San Francisco Bar Pilots

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

Sandy Hook Pilots

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

Savannah Pilots Association

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

Southeast Alaska Pilots Association

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

Southwest Alaska Pilots Association

Eric R. EliassenPresidentP.O. Box 977 Homer, AK 99603Phone: 907-235-8783 Fax: [email protected].

Tampa Bay Pilots

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

Virginia Pilot Association

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

Western Great Lakes Pilots Association

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


United Inland Membership Group

Michael Murray Vice President

Cleveland

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

Juneau

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

Portland

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

San Francisco

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

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Eduardo Iglesias Regional RepresentativeMM&P1055 Kennedy AvenueSuite 914, ILA BuildingSan Juan, PR, 00920Phone: 787-724-3600 Fax: 787-723-4494Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM – 1:30PM [email protected]

Seattle

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

Wilmington

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

MIRAID

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

Masters, Mates & Pilots Federal Credit Union

Kathy Ann Klisavage ManagerMM&P Headquarters700 Maritime Blvd., Suite BLinthicum, MD 21090-1953Phone: 410-691-8136Fax: 410-859-1623Toll-Free: 1-800-382-7777 (All U.S. and Puerto Rico)[email protected]

MM&P Maritime Advancement, Training, Education &

Safety Program (MATES)

Patrick McCullough Administrator

Glen Paine Executive Director

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

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

Pacific Maritime Region Pension & Benefit Plans

Columbia Northwest Marine Benefit Trust

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

Northwest Maritime Pension Trust

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

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

Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate

Studies (MITAGS)

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

Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI)

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


CroSS’d the FinaL Bar Wayne Carl Arnette, 87, Nov. 22, 2012. A pensioner since 1983, he last sailed for Delta Lines as second mate aboard the Del Monte. He is survived by seven children, nine grandchil-dren, nine great-grandchildren and his last dog, “Brown Dog.” He loved his career and fantastic ocean travels, his farm in Mansfield, Mo., cattle and all animals. Known for adopting many strays over the years, he avidly donated to international, local wildlife and habitat preservation, as he felt most at home with four-legged creatures. Donations in Wayne’s honor may be sent to the Humane Society of the U.S. or the Humane Society of Missouri.

Richard H. Blake, 80, March 28, 2012. A pensioner since 1995 and a resident of Catonsville, Md., he last worked as the claims director in the MM&P Plan Office. He loved baseball and played for the University of Maryland. He enjoyed spending time with his family. His wife of 58 years, Rosemarie Blake, five children, ten grandchildren and a great-grandson survive him.

Charles O. Blalack, 84, Nov. 4, 2012. A resident of Wilmer, Ala., and a pensioner since 1995, he last sailed for Sealand Service as master of the Sealand Value. He enjoyed horses, walking with his dog and spending time with his family. His son Charles, daughter Pamela, two granddaughters and four great-grand-children survive him.

Astyanax Cassimatis, 79, Nov. 23, 2012. A pensioner since 1998 and a resident of Ferndale, Wash., he last sailed for Ogden Marine Inc. as second mate aboard the SS Columbia.

Walter Kushner, 82, Sept. 26, 2012. A resident of Miami Beach and a pensioner since 1991, he last sailed for Sealand Service as third mate aboard the Sealand Expedition.

William G. Mehl, 95, Nov. 6. A pensioner since 1985 and a resident of Glendale, Ore., he last sailed for Keystone Shipping Company as chief mate aboard the SS Meton.

Robert D. O’Bannon, 82, Oct. 4, 2012. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Baton Rouge, La., he last sailed as third mate for Lykes Brothers Steamship Company on the Lykes Lyra.

Francis W. Parnelle Sr., 97, Nov. 4, 2012. A resident of Pasadena, Texas, and a pensioner since 1981, he last sailed for Sealand Service as third mate aboard the Sealand Consumer.

Michael T. Perry, 72, Nov. 11, 2012. A pensioner since 1998 and a resident of Salem, Ore., he last sailed for Sealand Service as chief mate aboard the Sealand Navigator. His wife of 41 years, Robbi, survives him.

Zeb Taylor Rhodes, 85, Oct. 4, 2012. A resident of Leland, N.C., and a pen-sioner since 1988, he last sailed for Sealand Service as master of the Sealand Pioneer. His wife Mary Jean and sons Kent and Mark survive him.

Erwin J. Salvatori, 88, Nov. 17, 2012. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Ferndale, Wash., he last sailed for American President Lines as master of the SS President Truman. In his spare time, he loved to play the piano and guitar, read and fish. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and his pet West Highland Terriers. His wife Elaine, daughter Cynthia, sons Denny and Jonathan, six grandchildren, and four great-grandsons survive him.

Eric W. Stengel, 64, Nov. 3, 2012. A resident of Babylon, N.Y., and a pensioner since 2002, he last sailed for USSM as second mate aboard the Sealand Integrity.

Gudmundur Thordarson, 92, Nov. 28, 2012. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Arlington, Wash., he last sailed for Sealand Service as third mate aboard the SS Newark.

Richard C. Wood, 57, Dec. 6, 2011. A pensioner since 2010, he lived in Coarsegold, Calif. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as second mate aboard the Horizon Spirit.


Commodores’ Club ($500 or more) Captains’ Club (between $250 and $499)

Larry D. Aasheim

Walter K. Allison P

Hans W. Amador

Timothy M. Arey

Brian D. Arthur

Jenaro A. Asteinza

Thomas A. Bagan

Matthew P. Bakis

Andrew J. Banks

Evan B. Barbis

Theodore E. Bernhard

Kenneth A. Bhear

James K. Boak, IV

Ronald Bressette

Bruce M. Bridewell

Harvey L. Bryning P

Todd J. Campbell

Nicholas A. Christian

Bent L. Christiansen P

Timothy D. Clearwater

Dean R. Colver P

Andrew R. Corneille

Michael F. Cotting

Vincent J. Cox P

Matthew C. Craven

Samuel J. Crawford

James M. Cunningham

George M. Darley

In Memory of Charlie Darley

Thomas A. Delamater

Sean M. Doran

Ornulf C. Dorsen P

Dorothy Dunn P

In Memory of Darrell Dunn

Danny Duzich

Glen E. Engstrand

Eric L. Eschen

Malvina A. Ewers P

In Memory of Franklin Ewers

Peter K. Fileccia

Ryan K. Foster

James E. Franklin P

Eric R. Furnholm

Kenneth N. Gaito

David C. Goff P

John A. Gorman P

Charles A. Graham P

Robert H. Groh P

Beverly J. Gutmann

In Memory of John Trimmer

Curtis B. Hall

Kyle J. Hamill

Michael K. Hargrave P

John J. Healey

Joseph D. Henderson

Charles E. Hendricks

Christopher S. Hendrickson

Patrick J. Hennessy

Andrew W. Hetz

Darin L. Huggins

John R. Humphreys

Jeff H. Idema

William H. Imken

Lawrence E. Ingraham P

John P. Jackson, Jr.

Thomas P. Jacobsen P

Arthur S. Jefferson P

Christian Johnsen

Donald F. Josberger

Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. P

Robert T. Kimball

Richard J. Klein P

George W. Koch, Jr. P

Brian M. Koppel

John E. Larson P

Donald D. Laverdure

David A. Leech P

Klaus D. Luhta

William C. Mack

Richard Madden

Richard T. Manning

George E. Mara

Brett J. Marquis

Robert G. Mattsen

Thomas C. McCarthy

Charles L. McConaghy P

Michael J. McCormick P

Ann Marie McCullough

James P. McGee

Daniel F. McGuire P

Kevin J. McHugh

Kurt A. Melcher

Albro P. Michell, Jr.

Andrew C. Miller

Doris F. Miller

Michelle Mitchell

Peter W. Mitchell P

Steven R. Moneymaker

John M Morehouse

Jaime Morlett

Paul A. Mospens

Philip D. Mouton P

John J. Murner

Kellen S. Murphy

Derek D. Nystrom

John J. O’Boyle

James P. Olander P

James E. O’Loughlin

Robert P. O’Sullivan

Robert R. Owen

Antonios Papazis P

Michael Parr

Vasilios L. Pazarzis P

Wesley C. Penney

Joseph Perry

Ernest C. Petersen P

Peter A. Petrulis

Rick Pietrusiak

Norman A. Piianaia P

Francesco P. Pipitone

Stephen F. Procida

Lloyd S. Rath P

Michael A. Rausa

John P. Rawley

Scott B. Reed

Javier Riano P

In Memory of Eric Lake, Paul V. Parker

Arthur Holdeman & Capt. J.C. Smith

Bruce Rowland

Edward B. Royles P

Randy E. Rozell

Mark Ruppert

Kenneth Ryan

Michael A. Santini

Scott D. Saunders

George W. Schaberg P

John L. Schiavone P

Robert H. Schilling P

John F. Schmidt

Paul T. Schulman

Marilyn J. Shelley

Svietozar Sinkevich

Brendan S. Smith

Michael D. Smith

Peter S. Smith P

Robert R. Spencer P

James K Staples

Einar W. Strom P

Tore Stromme P

David A. Sulin

Conor J. Sullivan

Stacey W. Sullivan

Travis L. Sutton

John S. Tucker P

Shawn M. Tucy

Roy K. Valentine, Jr.

Charles W. Viebrock P

Steven D. Watt

Terry Joe Williams

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

Protect Your Job and Protect Your FutureContribute to the PCF! Are you on board? Are you supporting the team that is fighting to protect MM&P jobs? Please contribute to the PCF today and encourage your shipmates to do the same.

It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat or a Republican, if you consider yourself a liberal or a conservative or an independent or a member of the Tea Party. The PCF has no political agenda other than to support those who support the U.S.-flag merchant marine. See for yourself! Check out the “Who We Support” page in the members’ only section of www.bridgedeck.org or send an e-mail to [email protected].

The stakes are high. The future of our industry is on the line, and with it, the future of American maritime jobs and their related health and benefit plans. Act now: make a contribution to the MM&P PCF so we can fight to elect those who will fight for us.

Robert C. Beauregard David H. Boatner * James P. Brennan Timothy A. Brown * Robert B. Burke Kenneth J. Carlson, Jr. Randi Ciszewski Darren W. Collins Barry V. Costanzi Kevin G. Coulombe Robert Darley P

In Memory of Charlie Darley

John W. Farmer, III D. Wayne Farthing William D. Good, Jr. P

In Memory of William Good, Sr.

Edward W. Green Samuel A. Hanger P

Harold J. Held * Rudolph A. Hendersen P

Edward B. Higgins, Jr. P

James F. Hill * Brian H. Hope Eduardo Iglesias Scott E. Jones P

Philip C. Kantz Christopher G. Kavanagh John Kelly Jonathan F. Komlosy Lawrence T. Lyons Charles W. Malue Donald J. Marcus * Richard W. May P

Patrick McCullough Sean T. McNeice Paul F. McQuarrie Richard Moore * P

In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks

C. Michael Murray *In Memory of Jon Peterson

F. John Nicoll * Paul H. Nielsen P

Joseph O. O’Connor * P

Henry M. Pace P

Glen M. Paine In Memory of Capt. Glen Banks

Peter J. Parise, III George A. Quick * Dana V. Ramsdell P

Robert A. Reish Dave Romano Paul Rooney P

Lisa Rosenthal Timothy C. Saffle James J. Sanders John J. Schaeffner Steven P. Shils P

Raymond W. Shipway James Stebbins P

Carl W. Stein Thomas E. Stone J. Lars Turner Peter M. Webster Steven E. Werse * Ronald C. Wilkin Stanley M. Willis P

Honor Roll of PCF ContributorsIn the following pages, MM&P salutes the union members, pensioners and employees who are making our voice heard in Washington, D.C.


Mohamed A. Abbassi P

Robert G. AbbottScott AdamsJeffrey D. AdamsonOwen B. AlbertFrederick W. Allen P

George Lowe AllenJohn Allen P

Murray G. Alstott P

John E. Antonucci P

Thomas E. AppersonBruce M. Badger P

Bruce H. BaglienAlbert M BalisterCharles K. Barthrop P

Brian W. BassettSteve J. Batchelor, Jr. P

Edward S. Batcho, Jr. P

Mary Ellen Beach P

Olgierd C. BeckerLeo P. BednarikJohn E. BelcourtDerek J. BenderDavid L. BennettGeorge Berkovich P

Shankar BhardwajAnthony BijanGeoffrey Bird P

Earl R. Blakely P

John H. BloomingdaleJennifer BonoJohn R. BoyceWilliam H. Boyce, Jr.Warren J BraggFrank W. Branlund P

Anthony A. BrantleyAllan R. Breese P

Jeffrey C. BridgesAnders K. Brinch, Jr.Richard S. Brooks P

C. B. J. Brown P

Michael S. Brown P

Wardell E. Brown P

Michael C. BrowneAndrew D BrunhoferDouglas K. BuchananMichael A.BuckleyFernando C. Buisan P

Bert D. BurrisJoseph A. ByrneEugene E. Cabral P

Gregory S. CalleryTimothy Carey P

Michael J. CarolanWilliam R. Carr P

Dylan E. CarraraBelinda CarrollChriss B. CarsonRobert J. Carter, Jr .Juan C. Carvajal P

Thomas J. Catalanotto P

Konstantinos Catrakis P

Christoforos Catsambis P

John C. Chapman P

Hao Hong CheongPaul G. ChisholmStanislaw ChomiczPaul Christ P

Christian R. ChristiansenEjnar G. Christiansen P

Laurence S. ChristieMichael R. ChristlePete CiaramitaroAlexander J. Clark P

Garrett H. Clark P

Harold W. Coburn P

James J. Colamarino P

Kent P. Comeau P

John V. Connor P

Richard W. ConwayMark A. CooperRussell C. CooperGary J. Cordes P

Daniel CornNicole J. CornaliScot A. CouturierDavid E. Cox P

Erik CoxJohn M. Cox P

Linda CrampJames Crandall P

Richard W. Crane P

Jacob A. CrawfordThomas B. CrawfordAnthony E. Crish P

John F. Cronin P

Todd C. CrossmanEdward Crowe P

Kirk W. CullyPeter S. CurtisErik V. CutforthGeorge CutucacheRobert A. Dalziel P

Robert K. Damrell P

Andrew M. DavisGeorge A. DefrainRonald T. Degrazia P

Nicholas DeisherMarguerite Delambily P

In Memory of Robert DelambilyJoseph F. Delehant P

Freedom K. DennisDenny DennisonEdward J. DesLauriers P

Charles A. Dickman P

Bernard J. DigginsJohn J. Dolan P

John M. DolanLyle G. DonovanJerome J. Dorman P

Lee C DortzbachRobert Drew P

Julie DuchiJohn T. Duff P

In Memory of Capt. John HuntGeorge Dunham P

Geoffrey P. DunlopDavid S. DwyerRobert W. Eisentrager P

Bijan J. EmamiJohn C. EmmelBarrett T. EnckDavid K. Engen P

Robert E. England P

Josh ErvastiWilliam J. EsselstromEdward M. Evans P

Stanley J. FabasEddo H. Feyen P

Harry A. Filkins P

Keith W. FinnertyRussel W. Finstrom P

William H. Fisher, IIIGary D. FrameJames L. FrankWilliam W. FransenKevin L. FranssenJames L. Fraser P

Jan M. Fraser P

J. Peter Fritz P

Lilian M. GalloNicholas P. GarayNaldo R. GarciaLarry A. GardnerAllen Garfinkle P

Angelo F. Gazzotto P

Francis G. GilroyPatrick N. GlennHans Peter Godskesen P

Howard Goldberg P

Joseph M GoldsteinBradley D. GoodwinGregory A. Goolishian, Jr.Gerald M. Gordon P

Joseph D. Graceffa P

Walter A. Graf, JrKyle P. Grant

Edward Gras P

Peter S. GrateA. Scott GregoryPaul A. Gregware, Jr. P

Stanley V. Griffin P

Mike F. GruningerJorge GutmanTimothy J HaganJohn H. Hagedorn P

Brandt R. HagerDaniel S. HallKenneth J. HalsallJames D. Hamblett P

Dianna L. HandBertil J. HaneySamuel W. Hartshorn, Jr. P

Brandon L. HatfieldMichael C. HayesThomas E. Henry P

Kevin HereidMichael C. HerigWilliam H. Hermes P

Earl W. Herring P

James D. Herron P

Edward HerviasJeffrey S. Hill P

Lawrence W. HillLawrence J. Hines P

Alan G. HinshawDaniel R. Hobbs P

John A. HobsonRoland E. HobsonRichard G. HoeyClifford E. HoittKurt Holen P

Joseph E. HoodJeremy R. HopeShimon HorowitzRobert B. Howard P

David H. HudsonNicole L. HumphreysJohn D. HutsellClark S. Inman P

George S. Ireland,III P

Angel IrlandaMelvin I. Issen P

John P. JablonskiPatrickJacobsArthur K. Jaskierny P

Allen H. Jensen P

George JerosimichJoseph JimenezJ. Kevin Jirak P

Melvin J. Jones P

Erik P. Jorgensen P

Marty L. JosephChristopher R. KalinowskiTimothy KalkeEleftherios G. Kanagios P

Georgios C. Kanavos P

Steven W. Kanchuga P

James J. Kelleher, Jr.John P. Kelley

Eric S. KelmHugo W. KenyonJoseph E. KeyesBrian J. KieselElsieKimball

In Memory of Philip T. BrownTimothy R. KincaidRoger C KirkJames D. KittermanRobert E. Klemm P

Henry C. Knox-Dick P

Lowell J. Knudsen P

James E. KobisDavid K. KopraMirko Kozulich P

Leroy R. Kurtz P

Nikita Kushelevsky P

Anthony C. Lafayette P

Cecil H. Lamb P

Mark C. LandowWilliam C. LapradeThomas P. LarkinRoch E. Lavault P

Ryan W. LeoSamuel P. Lesko P

Gary W. LightnerThomas N. Lightsey, Jr. P

Ian LimLeif H. Lindstrom P

James R. LondaginJohn A. Long P

Michael W. LongCurtis I. LovePeter J. LuhnJohn T. LuteyJohn J. Lynskey P

Thomas P. MacKay, Jr.Michael MacLeanWilliam J. Mahoney P

Todd M. MaraNicholas A. MarcantonioThomas C. Marley P

John P. MarshallDaniel J. MartinJerry E.MastricolaEugene W. Mayer, Jr.Joshua S. MazsaAlton R. McAlister P

Rodney D. McCallen P

Leonard McCarthy P

Joseph T. McCawley P

Brent A. McClaineRichard B. McCloud P

Edwin McDermon, Jr. P

Michael G. McDevittThomas D. McDorr P

John J. McEnteeSteven A. McKittrickJohn J. McNally P

Francisco MedalFrancis X Meier, Jr.Louis A. MendezRobert N. Merideth

Contributors’ level (between $100 and $249)

MM&P-Supported Candidates Win Big in 2012! The MM&P PCF achieved unprecedented success in the 2012 elections:

F 91% of all MM&P-backed candidates running for election to the House were victorious; F 90% of MM&P-backed candidates running for election to the Senate won.

Thank you PCF contributors! Your support helps elect legislators who know the importance of the American Merchant Marine and who will work with us going forward to strengthen the U.S.-flag fleet.


Contributors’ level (between $100 and $249)

Andrew J. MerrillDonald J. Metzger, Jr.Stephen P. MeyersMark P. MichalsWilliam L. MilesJoseph E. MillerSteven J. MillerCloyde L. Miner P

Bruce D. Mitchell P

David A. MociunJose Montero P

Cesar A. Montes P

Dale A. Moore P

John H. Morin, Jr. P

Keith MortonBrian A. MossmanJohn Moustakas P

Charles P. Moy P

Darrin N. MuenzbergChristopher MurrayCurtis G. Murray P

Brad MusselmanDouglas J. NagyDaniel S. NakosRoland L. Nalette P

Eric B. Nelson P

Kenneth R. Nelson P

Michael E. Nelson P

Mark J. Nemergut P

Frank G. Neuman P

Joseph W. Neuman P

Thomas D. Neumann P

Edward Barrett NewmanGeorge B. Nichols P

Michael L. Nickel P

Norman C. Nielsen P

Charles L. Norfleet P

Nicholas J. NowaskiMary E. O’BrienGregory S. OelkersPeter R. Ohnstad, Jr. P

Hans P. OlanderPatrick B. O’LearyJeffrey W. Olmstead P

Eugene A. Olsen P

Michael B. O’TooleShawn D. OuelletteJeffrey J. Oyafuso P

Everett L. Page P

Steven A. PalmerWilliam L. Palmer, IIIGeorge K. Pappas P

C. James PattiRoger S.PaulusGeorg Pedersen P

Christine E. PekaraJoseph L. Perreault P

Henry Petersen P

Ronald A. PetersonMadeline PetrelliIoannis M. Petroutsas P

Albert D. Petrulis P

Kerry D. PhillipsRatanawan PhurchpeanWilliam E. Phurrough P

Peter J. Piaseckyj P

Arthur E. Pierce P

Kirk C. PlenderBradley P. PlowmanAlfred S. PolkJoseph L. Pospisil, Jr. P

James A. Potter P

Jonathon S. PrattCarmon L. Pritchett P

D. Scott Putty

Kevin C. QuinnRonald M. RadicaliLance E. RaleighThomas W. RamsdenCharles C. Rau, Jr.Bruno P. Ravalico P

John P. Redfearn P

Frank E. Reed, Jr.Walter A. Reimann P

Mark D. Remijan P

Keith W. Restle P

John J. ReynoldsRonald E. RileySteven RobertoJames J. Robinson P

Randall H. RockwoodAngel J. RodriguezHector J. RodriguezJohn M. RodriguezG. Kenneth Rose P

Steven M. RoseCraig A. RumrillDavid C. Ryan P

Koutaiba A. SaadDonald R. SaccaRoberto H. Salomon P

Philip F. SameEdmund J. Santos, Jr.Paul B. SavasukChristopher D. SchlarbCharles R. Schmidt P

Gary R. Schmidt P

Gary W. Schrock P

Andrew Schroder P

Henry L. Schroeder P

William F. Schumacher P

Jason N. ScoranBenjamin L. ScottGuy J. Scotten P

Thomas J. Sgardelis P

Rafik A. ShahbinPlamen M. ShapevHarry L. ShaverDaniel S. SheltonTravis A. ShirleyRobert H. SienelGeorge J. SingleHarold V. Sipila P

Ernest P. Skoropowski P

William R. Slaughter P

Luke SloaneGerald V. Smeenk P

Francis X. Smith P

Joseph S. SmithRichard D. SmithGlen E. Smith, Jr. P

Frank W. Snell P

Wade SpauldingJoseph B. Stackpole P

Egon K. Stage P

Paul W. Stallings P

George Stauter P

James W. StClair P

A.H. Stegen P

Richard C. Stephens P

Robert W. Stevenson P

John G. StewartRobert C. Stone P

Glenn D. Strathearn P

Peter K. StrezChristopher StringerCharles A. Stukenborg P

Harold A. Stumme P

Joshua C. SturgisAndrew C. Subcleff P

Ryan T. SullivanJoseph M. Surmann P

Joseph A. SwanChris D. Sweeny P

Randy SwindellKevin M. TappAdjuto TavaresBrandon M. TealAntoine I. Tedmore P

Thomas D. Tetard P

RichardTetzlaffArthur Thomas P

Richard N. ThomasDavid W. ThompsonDeatra M. ThompsonStephen N. Thompson P

Gary E. Tober P

W.H. Toohey, IIIAdam Torres P

Joe Mark TuckDaniel C. Tucker P

Peter A. TupasJames L. Turman P

Robert S. UnderwoodEdward J. Usasz P

Jose L. Valasquez P

Justin D. ValentineCharles Van Trease P

Stephen R. VandalePeter R.VeaseyDean C. VentimigliaGlenn E. Viettone P

William F. Vogeley P

Mitka A. Von Reis Crooks Ren W. Vurpillat P

Nancy L. WagnerHonoring MM&P Women Officers

Jack K. WalkerGregory S. WalshHarold G. Walsh P

Harry Walton P

Peter P. WaltonAndrew A. Wargo P

Ruffin F. WarrenJerome P. WattsWilliam H. Weiss P

Michael K. WelchWilliam J. WestremEugene K. Whalen P

Gordon S. White P

Peter H. WhiteMichael Wholey P

Aaron M. WidermanStephen N. Wikstrom P

Paul A. WillersStanley WilliamsJames T. Willis P

Denis J. Wilson P

James G. WilsonJohn R. Wilson P

Steve WinesJon C. WinstedtJohn B. Winterling P

Dewitt L. WithingtonKahai H. WodehouseChristopher G. WoodwardNathan A. WoodwardJanusz A. Wozniak P

William WrightHoward B. WycheFrank Zabrocky P

James R. Zatwarnicki, Jr.George N. ZeluffDemetrios A. Zervopoulos P

Christopher Zimmerman

Friend of Labor Wins Alaska State Senate CampaignAlaska State Senator Click Bishop with MM&P Regional Representative Ron Bressette in Juneau, Alaska. Bishop, a former member of the Operating Engineers, served two terms as Alaska’s Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development before deciding to run for office in 2012. He won election to the State Senate in November of last year by a wide margin. “Click is a good friend of working families,” Bressette says.


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