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Vol. 51, No. 5 Sept. — Oct. 2015

Crew of AMHS Ferry LeConte Rescues Six

MM&P Wins NLRB Election at NY Water Taxi

MM&P Officials Meet With PMR Members

New York–New Jersey Union Hall Moves to Newark

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Table of ContentsVol. 51, No. 5 September — October 2015

Letter From the President 1Priorities of our union as we enter the final quarter of 2015.

News Briefs 3Crew of AMHS Ferry LeConte rescues six fishermen; MM&P wins National Labor Relations Board election in New York; MM&P officials meet with members of the Pacific Maritime Region; Chief of Staff Klaus Luhta interviewed by BBC on case of Seaman Guard Ohio; MM&P officers crew Alliance Fairfax; New York-New Jersey Union Hall moves to Newark.

Interview 19Meet Howard Wyche, a member of the MM&P Offshore Group who also sails as a Delaware River pilot.

MM&P Health & Benefit Plans 21Annual health & benefit plan open enrollment in November and December; applications for Offshore scholarship program for the 2016-17 school year now available; IRAP news; reminders from the Plan Office.

MM&P Pensioners 23

News From MITAGS 24Participants in Maersk K-Class Custom Shiphandling Course; young people from Baltimore learn about what it means to be a professional mariner during summer youth programs at MITAGS-CCMIT.

MM&P Directory 25

Cross’d the Final Bar 29

Thank You Contributors to the PCF! 30

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About the CoverCrowley Marine Services tug Attentive at the dock in Valdez. Seventy members of the MM&P United Inland Group-Pacific Maritime Region sail for Crowley in Alaska.Photo taken by MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse during meetings with members in Valdez.

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Vol. 51, No. 5 Sept. — Oct. 2015

Crew of AMHS Ferry LeConte Rescues Six

MM&P Wins NLRB Election at NY Water Taxi

MM&P Officials Meet With PMR Members

New York–New Jersey Union Hall Moves to Newark

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 1 - September – October 2015

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Union Brothers and Sisters:

A s we enter the final quarter of 2015, three priorities vie for the time and resources of our organization:

• protecting the employment base of our Offshore Membership Group;

• fully amalgamating our new Atlantic Maritime Group into the operational structure of our union;

• laying the groundwork for a sound financial future for the Pacific Maritime Region of our United Inland Group.

Our success in addressing the first of these challenges will depend first and foremost on events taking place in Washington, D.C. Once again, the start of the football season coincides with the virtual stop of productive activity in Congress. Irresponsible political wrangling is casting a cloud over the future employment of many MM&P mem-bers and American deep-sea merchant mariners in general.

After an effort to boost the funding of the Maritime Security Program (MSP) from $3.1 million to $5 million annually per ship was killed off earlier this year, the critical fallback position of boosting the annual MSP stipend from $3.1 million to $3.5 million for fiscal year 2016 remains up in the air.

If there is no MSP funding increase for fiscal year 2016, we believe that anywhere from two to a dozen MM&P-crewed vessels are at risk of being re-flagged. The full resources of our Washington, D.C. legislative office, MIRAID, and MM&P headquarters are engaged in the critical effort to increase funding for MSP.

Our work in Washington, D.C., is also focused on efforts to re-authorize the Export-Import Bank, protect the American Merchant Marine against sneak attacks on the Jones Act and ensure that any crude oil export bill that might emerge from Congress has a U.S.-flag carrier requirement attached.

Recent attacks on the Jones Act in the context of the debt crisis in Puerto Rico are among the most cynical potshots taken against America’s cabotage laws in recent memory. Yes, Puerto Rico has a serious debt crisis that must be addressed to alleviate distress on the island. But to blame the Jones Act for the situation is nothing more

than a ploy by many of the same financial interests that bankrupted the island in the first place and are now seeking relief on their investments.

In its 2013 report on the subject, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found no detrimental effects on the island’s economy that could be attributed to the Jones Act. Common sense leads any objective observer to the same conclusion. A look at any of the large islands in the West Indies, none of which, of course, is subject to the Jones Act, reveals comparable economic distress. Are the economies of Jamaica, Haiti or the Dominican Republic thriving? Of course not: as is the case with Puerto Rico, they are struggling with what are essentially single-crop, agricultural economies that are highly dependent on tourism. They are being impoverished by the new world order of so-called global free-trade, their limited resources and the low prices of their agricultural commodities on the global market. In fact, the reason that Puerto Rico remains relatively better off than its island neighbors is precisely because of the benefits it derives from being part of the United States.

Because of the dysfunctional nature of Congress, the likelihood of bailout legislation for the island appears to be slim. MM&P, MIRAID, the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO and the other maritime unions are doing everything we can to make sure that if a bailout package does materialize, it does not contain any provisions weakening the Jones Act.

Also key to our efforts to secure the job base of our Offshore Membership Group is to continue the aggressive pursuit of government contracts and closely monitor the transition of the former Horizon Lines vessels to Matson Navigation and the Pasha Group. The success of these efforts and more, including the renegotiation of our collec-tive bargaining agreement with American President Lines, is dependent on the collective abilities of our membership and our representatives, which we have no doubts about, as well as on often unpredictable events in Washington, D.C.—in Congress, the Department of Transportation, MARAD, USTRANSCOM and Military Sealift Command.

In facing each of these challenges, we benefit immea-surably from the fact that the professional standards of

MM&P Priorities

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NEWS BRIEFS our membership, the quality of our legislative team in Washington and our determination to weather whatever storm comes our way are second to none.

In the Inland Sector, East Coast and West Coast, major initiatives are underway. Successful outcomes will greatly enhance the future sustainability of our Inland member-ship groups and our union as a whole.

In the Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG), as we approach the completion of the first year of merger, the implementation of an efficient membership record-keeping process is in place, a much improved consolidated office with the Offshore Membership Group has been established at 570 Broad Street in Newark, N.J., within walking distance of Newark’s Penn Station, two organizing drives are underway, a Convention delegate referendum is in progress and the deciphering of various legal issues held over from the old ILA Local 333 is nearing conclusion.

Essential in making this happen has been the dedica-tion of the Atlantic Maritime Group Vice President and Representatives, our Secretary-Treasurer, Offshore Atlantic Vice President and numerous HQ representatives and staff.

On the West Coast, in the Pacific Maritime Region (PMR) of the United Inland Group, our Vice President, Regional Representatives and Delegates are engaged in efforts to secure our employment base in the context of

critical contracts such as Shaver Transportation on the Columbia River and the Crowley-Alyeska Pipeline in Prince William Sound.

Our officials are also engaged in an effort to revise the PMR dues structure. A campaign is underway to change from a “flat-rate” dues assessment that requires periodic adjustment to a percentage rate structure that will bring that group more in line with other membership groups, enable the group to keep up with inflationary costs and be (after the initial transition) more equitable, with all PMR members bearing the same proportionate cost of running the group based on their MM&P contract earnings.

We thank our rank and file members on the West Coast who are participating in this important dialogue and who are keeping the discussion a fraternal one despite a wide range of opinions.

These and other important efforts are keeping this administration fully engaged. Our faith in Congress and the current evolution of our political system may be under stress, but our faith in the membership of Masters, Mates & Pilots and our ability to sustain ourselves into the future is as strong as ever.

Fraternally, Don Marcus

From the President, continued from page 1

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NEWS BRIEFS

MM&P Members Crew Alliance FairfaxThe Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) MV Alliance Fairfax arrived in Baltimore in September on her maiden voyage with MM&P licensed deck officers. The vessel is owned by Maersk Line Ltd. and is under charter with Hoegh Autoliners.

Aboard the vessel on its initial MM&P run were Captain Robert Haradon, Chief Mate Nick Marcantonio, Second Mate Homer McGee and Third Mate Jay Santo Domingo.

A smooth transition to MM&P officers took place in Port Newark on Sept. 4, and the vessel proceeded down the coast to Philadelphia and Wilmington prior to its arrival in Baltimore.

“We are gratified to have this vessel under contract,” said MM&P Atlantic Ports Vice President Don Josberger, “and we are confident that our officers and the rest of the crew complement will make a success of the operation.”

The vessel is in service under a Maritime Security Program Operating Agreement. PHOTOS: JAMES ZATWARNICKI JR.

Alliance Fairfax in Baltimore. The ship is owned by MLL and is under charter with Hoegh Autoliners.

Licensed deck officers aboard Alliance Fairfax on her maiden voyage with MM&P. (Left to right) Chief Mate Nick Marcantonio, Captain Robert Haradon, Third Mate Jay Santo Domingo and Second Mate Homer McGee.

Crew of AMHS Ferry LeConte Rescues Six Fishermen The crew of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry LeConte rescued six men from a capsized fishing boat on Sept. 3.

As the LeConte rounded Point Couverden, the crewmember on watch spotted the overturned boat. The fishermen were standing on the hull, freezing and soaking wet.

“I couldn’t believe there were six people on top of that little bump,” said Captain Kevin Dickman, relief master of the LeConte.

The other MM&P members aboard the ferry at the time were Chief Mate Keith Hillard and Second Mate Chris Oen.

The fishermen reported later that their anchor had gotten stuck as they tried to raise it. A powerful electric anchor winch kept pulling the anchor line, lowering the bow of the boat. At that point, a wave hit the bow and the boat turned over.

“They all went into the water,” Dickman said. Because the ferry’s fast rescue boat would have been overcrowded with

two crewmembers and the six fishermen on board, the LeConte launched one of its 50-passenger lifeboats to carry out the rescue.

“I was extremely proud of how the crew performed,” Dickman said. “As the captain, I lead the orchestra, but without someone playing the instruments, I’m just some guy waving a baton.”

“It was very satisfying; just the look in those guys’ eyes… they knew they had dodged a bullet, and we were happy,” he added.

Besides members of the MM&P United Inland Group-Pacific Maritime Region who crew AMHS ferries in all licensed deck posi-tions, the ships are manned by members of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association and the Inland Boatmen’s Union.

Crewmembers of the AMHS Ferry LeConte deployed the 50-passenger lifeboat to carry out the rescue.

PHOTO: SUSAN LOOS


Per the MM&P Offshore Shipping Rules, a new requirement enters into effect for all Offshore applicants seeking to obtain C-Class membership after Jan. 1, 2016. Applicants who apply for C-Class membership after that date will be required to partici-pate in the new Navigation Skills Assessment Program (NSAP). The NSAP will be an entry requirement of membership, not a training course. The requirement does not affect current class C-B-A membership or applicants who become Group C members prior to Jan. 1, 2016.

The next meeting of the MM&P General Executive Board (GEB) will take place on Dec. 9-10, 2015. This is the last meeting for which the NSAP will not be a requirement for membership. All qualified applicants are urged to submit their paperwork and pay their initiation fees promptly if they wish to apply for membership at the Dec. 9 GEB meeting.

The NSAP uses custom simulation scenarios and assess-ment criteria based on industry-defined knowledge and skill requirements to objectively measure the mariner’s performance. The results: knowledge and skill gaps are identified and recom-mendations are made. The acceptable level of achievement to allow an applicant into Group C membership was developed by a committee of MM&P masters. MITAGS developed the simula-tion. Areas assessed during the simulation include: COLREGS/Rules of the Road; Situational Awareness; Bridge Resource Management; Procedures; and Communication.

Performance at each measurement point is rated: Highly Effective; Effective; Not Effective; or Unsatisfactory. A comprehensive report is generated at the end of each assess-ment session for review purposes. This report includes the evaluator’s observations and comments and general recom-mendations that address the individual’s knowledge and skills. Recommendations may include further training or obtaining

additional underway watch-standing experience. The observa-tions and recommendations will not be shared with any employ-ers or listed on the individual mariner’s MITAGS transcript. The results will be sent to the Membership Administrator at MM&P HQ and will only be used for internal MM&P dissemination at GEB meetings in considering advancement of applicants into Group C membership.

There is no time limit within which applicants are required to take the NSAP. There is no established limit to the number of times an applicant may be assessed. Should the applicant not successfully complete the program, he/she may retake the assessment after an additional 90 days of sea time on MM&P vessels.

The simulation scenario is developed to ensure the compe-tence of navigation officers in keeping with industry core values and to validate officer proficiency in operating MM&P vessels at the level of performance commensurate with their rating as set forth by the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Part A-II) for Deck Officers, federal regulations and basic company operating procedures.

Applicants with fewer than 240 days of sea time on MM&P vessels may not take the assessment. The sea time requirement is to assure that the applicant will have the necessary watch-standing experience to successfully pass the watch-standing and navigational standards components of the program.

At least one NSAP will be held at MITAGS every month between now and Jan. 1, 2016.The first three sessions have been scheduled for Oct. 20-21, Oct. 22-23 and Nov. 4-5.

To register for the NSAP, contact the MITAGS Admissions Office at [email protected] or call 410-859-5700. Please note that you cannot register for the assessment on the MITAGS website.

Security Firm at Fault In Arrest of Seaman Guard Crew, MM&P SaysThe firm that operated the MV Seaman Guard Ohio, the vessel seized by authorities in India in 2013, has completely abandoned members of the crew who are still facing trial in India, accord-ing to a report broadcast in September by the BBC.

The firm, U.S.-based AdvanFort, operates anti-piracy escorts in high-risk areas. Its owners refused to be interviewed for the BBC story.

The Seaman Guard was transporting and housing security guards between missions when it was boarded by Indian police and its crew was arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing weapons and illegally taking on fuel.

E-mail exchanges from inside the company, delivered anonymously to the BBC, indicate it ordered an illegal delivery of fuel. Ships in need of fuel while at sea must use regulated sources; AdvanFort managers are accused of purchasing fuel

for the Seaman Guard from a local fisherman. In the e-mails, managers at the company ordered the captain to hide the fuel and to not discuss the delivery.

MM&P Chief of Staff Klaus Luhta, who was interviewed for the broadcast, said this indicates that AdvanFort is “wilfully culpable” in the case.

“They [AdvanFort] knowingly and wilfully were culpable in directing the captain to violate the law of the nations they were visiting,” he said.

Two years on, the men have spent months in Indian jails and been barred from leaving the country as the case wends its way through the courts. They have not been paid since their arrest and the company has also failed to pay any of their mounting legal costs. They are living off contributions from their families in England and local charities.

NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED) New Requirement for Offshore Applicants Seeking C-Class Membership After Jan. 1, 2016


AMG Ballot Committee Meets on Eligibility of Candidates To Serve as Interim Convention Delegates

The Atlantic Maritime Group Ballot Committee met at MM&P headquarters to review the credentials of candidates to serve as AMG Interim Convention Delegates. (Left to right) Mark Campbell, Chris Leek and John Cronin Jr.

The MM&P Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG) Ballot Committee met on Aug. 14 to make a final determination on the eligibility of candidates to serve as AMG Interim Convention Delegates and to discuss the election process.

The AMG members serving on the ballot committee were Mark Campbell, John Cronin Jr. and Chris Leek.

Prior to their deliberations, the members of the ballot company heard an introduction and presentation by TrueBallot Inc., a company that provides election services for labor unions.

Officers and Crew of USNS Red Cloud Hailed for “Excellent Response” in Hard Helicopter LandingWhen a U.S. Army helicopter made a hard landing on the deck of USNS Red Cloud in August, the crew of the Watson-class LMSR responded with split-second professionalism.

“There was no hesitation,” says USNS Red Cloud’s Master Donald Agold. “When the general alarm sounded, the entire crew went into action.” The licensed deck officers aboard the ship are members of Masters, Mate & Pilots.

Six people were injured when the H-60 helicopter came down hard on the deck of the vessel for reasons that are still under investigation. The accident took place when the Red Cloud was about 20 miles east of Okinawa.

As the military personnel on board the ship tended to the crew of the helicopter, Agold reported, Chief Mate Bruce Lachance ensured the #1 life boat was launched safely and quickly to pick up any survivors who could have ended up in the water.

Third Mate John Robertson manned the life boat as coxswain. Bill White, also serving as third mate aboard the ship, manned the life boat as deck hand: a new mate, he is also an experienced AB.

Second Mate Brad Lawhon proceeded to the downed helicopter to assist at the site of the emergency. As soon as the Army reported that all personnel were on board, Lachance oversaw the safe recovery of the life boat.

Army personnel rendered first aid and delivered their personnel to the flight deck where two rescue helicopters had arrived on scene to assist and to transport the injured and the rest of the helicopter crew to Okinawa.

“Congratulations and job well done by all the officers and crew,” said MM&P President Don Marcus. “We appreciate the dedication and service rendered by everyone in this emergency.”

USNS Red Cloud underway. The officers and crew have been praised for their response in an emergency involving an Army helicopter.


MM&P Officials Meet With Members of the Pacific Maritime RegionMM&P President Don Marcus, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse and Vice President-United Inland Group Mike Murray took a nine-day trip to the Pacific Maritime Region in August where they met with members in Alaska.

The Pacific Maritime Region of the United Inland Group (UIG) consists of approximately 1,000 professional mariners, of whom almost one in five is employed in Alaskan waters with the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), Crowley Maritime and other employers.

“We are making the rounds in Alaska to let our members know that we appreciate the chal-lenges they face and understand the importance of the work they do and the value they bring both to the community and to our union,” Marcus said.

“We are very happy to have former AMHS licensed deck officer Shannon Adamson as our representative in Juneau and we are committed to moving our union forward in Alaska as well as in the Pacific Maritime Region generally.”

Membership meetings in Juneau, Ketchikan and Anchorage included visits to the conventional ferry MV Columbia and the fast ferry MV Chenega. Other visits were scheduled with members who work aboard Crowley escort vessels in Valdez.

“We are advocating some institutional changes in the way that the Pacific Maritime Region does business,” said UIG-Vice President Mike Murray. “Going forward, we plan to meet with members in California and the Pacific Northwest with the goal of strengthening our group for the challenges ahead.”

In the wheelhouse of a fast vehicle ferry. (Left to right) MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray, Joe Krzensi, Brian McCarthy, Mike Schlechter, Nic Adamson and MM&P Juneau Representative Shannon Adamson.

NEWS BRIEFS (CONTINUED)


On the bridge wing of MV Columbia. (Left to right) Frank Corwin, MM&P Juneau Representative Shannon Adamson, MM&P President Don Marcus and Matt Taylor.

At the airport waiting for the Ketchikan Airport Ferry. (Left to right) MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray, Ken Grieser, MM&P Juneau Representative Shannon Adamson and MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse.

On the deck of Horizon Anchorage. (Left to right) Chief Mate Noel Anthonysz, MM&P President Don Marcus, Second Mate Dave Jenkins and MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse.

In Valdez. (Left to right) Lee Egland of Crowley, MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse, President Don Marcus and Greg Johnson.

Aboard the MV Walla Walla. (In the foreground, left to right) Erik Hohl and Ken Meyers; (background) MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse, and Captain Kirk Peterson.

Aboard Horizon Anchorage in the Port of Anchorage. MM&P President Don Marcus, Captain Tom McKay and MM&P Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse.


Congratulations Ed Ryan and George DeFrain!Ed Ryan (left) and George DeFrain have been recognized by long-time MM&P employer Grand River Navigation for 10 years of service. “Congratulations on a job well done,” says MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers Region Representative Tom Bell.

Aboard the Circle Line Queens

MM&P Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG) members aboard the Circle Line Queens make ready for another run: (left to right) Brendan

Roura, Brian Clark, Rich Redmond, Dave Parker and Keith Poissant. Circle Line is the

only cruise company in New York Harbor exclusively dedicated to sightseeing. Its

vessels and crews have hosted over 60 million passengers since 1945.

APL Singapore Hosts Member of Congress Captain George A. Werdann and the crew of the APL Singapore received a visit on Aug. 21 from Rep. Grace Napolitano while the ship was docked in San Pedro.

Napolitano, a Democrat who represents California’s 32nd dis-trict, is a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee.

“A note of recognition for the great work by Captain Werdann and his crew on the APL Singapore,” said APL Regulatory and Government Affairs Director Tim Perry.

“I’d invited the Congresswoman for a tour since she was on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and didn’t know much about our industry. She got a great reception

on the ship and Captain Werdann gets all the credit for putting that together. He did a great job–and the Congresswoman stayed for lunch!”

The licensed deck officers aboard the APL Singapore are members of MM&P. The engineering officers are represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA). While on board the Singapore, Napolitano and her staff also toured the ship’s engine room.

“With all the pressure on the U.S. flag on Capitol Hill, it’s good to have folks like Captain Werdann to make a great impression for us all,” Perry said.



Aboard “The Mighty B”

Crew of the pusher tug B. Franklin Reinauer, also known as “The Mighty B.” (Left to right) Chief Mate Steve Santa, Tankerman Jamie Maddox, Second Mate Shane Ferraro, Tankerman Berndale Golliday, Deckhand John Lorenz and Captain Troy Wyman.

Chief Engineer Bob Brown.

Unions in Hawaii Meet With Sen. Brian Schatz

(Left to right) MM&P Honolulu Representative Randy Swindell, Mike Dirksen (Sailors’ Union of the Pacific), Sen. Brian Schatz and Mario Higa (Marine Firemen’s Union).

MM&P’s Randy Swindell and representatives of other AFL-CIO unions in Hawaii attended a meeting recently with Brian Schatz, the senior senator from Hawaii.

Schatz has consistently been a strong advocate for American mariners. He has dedicated his public service career to working families, veterans, seniors and Native Hawaiians. He serves on three Senate committees essential to the future of the island state: Appropriations, Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Indian Affairs. Schatz is also one of just three Democrats on the Select Committee on Ethics.

In the Senate, Schatz is working to create new clean energy jobs for Hawaii, strengthen the middle class, enhance Social Security and Medicare, make college more affordable, sup-port Native Hawaiian programs and protect the rights of veterans.


Greetings From AMG Members at Henry Marine!The crew of Henry Marine’s Dorothy J takes time out from work to send greetings to the rest of the MM&P fleet. In the photo (left to right) Chief Engineer Dion Paguntalan, Deckhand Tommy Tolino Jr. and Captain Paul Iacono. When the photo was taken, the Dorothy J was at Caddell’s Dry Dock and Repair, waiting to assist a barge at Constable Hook. “It was a beautiful day in New York,” says AMG Representative Paul Roura. The Dorothy J is one of the few day boats left in New York Harbor.

Maersk Memphis Bridge Watch

Navigators in the wheelhouse of Maersk

Memphis: AB Maintenance Damon Lobel at the wheel;

Third Officer Ishmael Ocampo stands watch.

Hawaii Ports Council Endorses Advocates for U.S.-Flag FleetMembers of the Hawaii Maritime Labor Ports Council met recently to early endorse Mark Takai and Tulsi Gabbard for Congress and Brian Schatz for Senate. All three have been consistent voices in Congress for the American Merchant Marine, working families and veterans.

U.S. Representative Mark Takai (center) and MM&P Hawaii Representative Randy Swindell (second from right) with the rest of the Hawaii Ports Council. The group has come out early with strong endorsements for Takai and two other members of the Hawaii Congressional delegation, Tulsi Gabbard and Brian Schatz.



Maersk Memphis Bridge Watch

Two MLL Captains Join Houston PilotsMM&P members Rohit Malhotra (left) and Darren Collins (right), both formerly captains with Maersk Lines Ltd., joined the Houston Pilots as deputies in 2014, the pilots association has announced. MM&P extends congratulations to Malhotra, Collins and the Houston Pilots Association.

Aboard the Marion Moran

Members of the MM&P Atlantic Maritime Group aboard the Marion Moran in

September. (Left to right) AB Robert Dunn, Chief Engineer Tom Buckley and Training

Mate Walter Dayton IV.

Crew of MV Freedom Sets Sail With MM&PThe MM&P United Inland Group (UIG) is negotiating a contract with HMS Global for the crew aboard the MV Freedom. In the photo (left to right) Kevin Kain, Alex King, Kyle Gaff, James O’Donnell, Andy Stewart, Robert Shoemake and MM&P United Inland Group Vice President Mike Murray.


MM&P Member John Nicoll Contributes $5,000 to PCFLong-time Horizon Lines Captain F. John Nicoll stopped by MM&P headquarters recently to file his retirement papers and make a particularly generous contribution of $5,000 to the MM&P Political Contribution Fund (PCF). Nicoll sailed as a captain on Horizon Lines vessels for 26 years.

Long-time Horizon Lines Captain F. John Nicoll said he had made the generous donation to support members of Congress who fight to defend the interests of the men and women who crew the ships in the U.S.-flag fleet.

MM&P officials thanked Nicoll for his steadfast support of American mariners. (Left to right) MM&P President Don Marcus, F. John Nicoll, Secretary-Treasurer Steve Werse and Atlantic Ports Vice President Don Josberger.

TS Empire State Port Call!An agreement between MM&P and SUNY Maritime allows members and applicants the opportunity to gain experience as officers aboard the TS Empire State during the summer sea term. The basic provisions of the agreement allow members to participate in the MM&P Health & Benefit Plan and MATES program. Applicants who sail under the terms of the referral program are eligible for points.

Lars Turner and Steve Werse on deck as cadets prepare the snipe line.

Deck Training Officers Howard Wyche and Lars Turner.



MM&P New York/New Jersey Hall Moves to NewarkThe MM&P New York/New Jersey Union Hall—including the offices of both the Offshore Group and the Atlantic Maritime Group (AMG)—has moved to 570 Broad Street, Suite 701, Newark, NJ 07102.

The building is located across from Newark’s Washington Square Park and within walking distance of Newark’s Penn and Broad Street Stations.

Telephone numbers for the Offshore Group remain the same as before the move: (201) 963-1900 (phone) and (201) 963-5403 (fax).

The phone number for the AMG is now (201) 830-3406. The fax number for the AMG is now (201) 748-5151.

The MM&P Offshore Group and Atlantic Maritime Group are now headquartered at 570 Broad Street in Newark.

View from the window of the new MM&P union hall on Broad Street.

Entrance to the building that houses the new MM&P union hall.

Don Josberger and Josh Wertentheil, representative of the Berger Organization, which manages the building.

On the day of the move. Don Josberger, Thomas McManus, Mike Baschenis (back), John Etheridge, Richie Russo, Steve Werse, Klaus Luhta and Ron Tucker.


Now Online: Newest Edition of MM&P Video Series “Notice to Mariners”

Miguel Vargas and Nino Cuello putting cable on

the RTC 81 barge.

AMG Members on the Job in Reinauer’s Yard

Maximo Montero ready to work.

Greetings From LDOs Aboard USNS McLean

LDOs assigned to USNS McClean saw the Yankees beat the Red Sox 10-3 in the Bronx while the ship was recently in port Earle NWS. (Left to right) MM&P members Third Officer Mark Wayland, Cargo Mate Edward Logan and Chief Mate Bill Doran.

The newest edition of the MM&P video magazine “Notice to Mariners” has been posted on bridgedeck.org and the MM&P YouTube channel.

The newest instalment of the series focuses on the work being done in Washington, D.C., to educate members of Congress and government officials about the importance of the American Merchant Marine to our country’s security, economy and national defense.

“We fight 24/7 to get American mariners the salaries and benefits they deserve,” says Jim Patti, president of MIRAID, the Washington advocacy arm of MM&P and its contracted employers, who outlines the work his office has carried out on behalf of MM&P members since 1980.

Ed Wytkind, president of the AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department (TTD), describes the coalition of 31 transportation unions that stand with MM&P on Capitol Hill, allowing our union “to speak with the collective voice of several millions of transporta-tion workers.”

To view the newest edition of Notice to Mariners, go to bridgedeck.org and click on the TV icon in the top right-hand corner of the page.



New Video Focuses on Risk of “Criminalization” For Maritime Accidents“Increasingly, seafarers of all ranks find themselves objects of a criminal investigation as a result of their professional activities, often for incidents beyond their control,” reports Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), which has produced a compelling new video on the topic of “criminalization.”

Criminalization is not rampant, but the fear of being targeted in an investigation through no fault of one’s own has already become a significant deterrent to those considering a career at sea. A 2012 SRI study found that 8 percent of seafarers and 24 percent of masters surveyed had faced criminal charges at some point in their careers.

To view the video, go to bridgedeck.org and click on the TV icon in the top right-hand corner of the page.

Prepositioning Ships Charlton and Soderman Help Residents of Saipan in Wake of Typhoon

Crewmembers of USNS Charlton and Soderman provided water, food and other aid to residents of Saipan after the Mariana Islands were struck by Typhoon Soudelor.

The officers and crews of USNS Charlton and USNS Soderman provided desperately needed aid to residents of Saipan in the aftermath of a devastating storm in August.

Typhoon Soudelor destroyed homes, toppled trees and snapped utility poles on the 48-square-mile island Aug. 2-3. Of the homes that were not swept away, many were completely flooded. About 50,000 people live in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, with most on Saipan, which took the brunt of the storm, with wind speeds reaching 120 mph.

“The island was devastated,” said Captain Michael V. Parr, master of USNS Charlton. Officers and crew aboard USNS Charlton and USNS Soderman helped whenever and wherever

possible, he reported. The master of USNS Soderman at the time was Captain Gregory Goolishian.

Both ships used their fast rescue boats daily to deploy much needed aid and supplies to desperate people on the island. “We provided ice and water to whomever we could get it to,” Parr said. The crews focused in particular on the Guma Esperansa Shelter for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Crewmembers of Charlton and Soderman also deployed to help the Red Cross ashore.

The ships are operated by Patriot Contract Services and crewed by licensed deck officers who belong to MM&P.


Wreath Laid at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier On Behalf of Maritime LaborOn behalf of the members of MM&P, MEBA and the employees of APL Maritime, a wreath was laid on the morning of Sept. 10 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery by APL Regulatory and Government Affairs Director Tim Perry, MIRAID President C. James Patti and MEBA Director of Government Affairs Matt Dwyer.

The Tomb contains the remains of unknown American soldiers from World Wars I and II, the Korean Conflict and (until 1998) the Vietnam War. Each was presented with the Medal of Honor at the time of interment and the medals, as well as the flags which covered their caskets, are on display inside the Memorial Amphitheater, directly to the rear of the Tomb.

The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by specially trained members of the 3rd United States Infantry (The Old Guard). The inscription on the Tomb reads: “Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God.”

Representatives of MM&P, APL Maritime and MEBA laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on behalf of maritime labor.

The inscription on the Tomb reads: “Here

Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God.”

Public Perception of Labor Unions on the UpswingAmericans are becoming more pro-union, according to a Gallup poll released in mid-August. The poll found that nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they approve of labor unions, the highest positive rating since 2008.

“Millennials,” defined as people between the ages of 18 and 34, are more pro-union than any other age group. The Gallup poll surveyed 1,011 American adults via live interviews over landline and cell phone from Aug. 5 to 9.

“Americans have grown more supportive of labor unions in recent years,” writes Janie Velencia in The Huffington Post. The poll found that approval has increased by 10 percentage points since 2008 and by five percentage points in the past year alone.

Gallup found that more Americans also say there should be “more union influence,” with 37 percent of those surveyed saying they want unions to have more influence, compared to 35 percent who say they want unions to have less influence. By comparison, in 2009, only 25 percent of respondents said they wanted unions to have more influence.

The poll found that although a majority of Americans support organized labor, most remain pessimistic about its future: fifty-three percent of those surveyed thought unions would become weaker going forward.

Union membership in the United States has been falling for decades. A 2013 analysis by the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank that supports workers’ rights, found a strong correlation between the decline in union membership and growing income inequality.



In Course of a Lifetime, Union Members Earn $500,000 More Than Non-Union MembersIf you are not a member of a labor union, you are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime earnings, according to a report released in July by the Century Foundation.

The report, which was based on information published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, found that median earnings for a two-income, non-union family are $400 a week less than those of a union family. Over a lifetime, that adds up to more than a half million dollars.

Even when one accounts for characteristics that can affect earnings other than union membership—such as education, experience, occupation, hours worked, marital status, having children and state of residence—the gap between union and non-union workers remains nearly as significant. Among private-sector workers who are otherwise similar, union members have per hour earnings that are 27.6 percent greater, on average, than those of non-union workers.

Labor unions are in fact a mechanism that allows workers to obtain for themselves and their families a larger portion of the money generated by employers. Without an organized

workforce that is able to assert its power through collective bargaining, that extra money tends to go to executives and managers at the very top of a company or to outside investors rather than to the mass of workers.

The fact that the vast majority of American workers are not unionized means that they make less money than they could, and that money goes to the relatively rich people who run the companies rather than to the many people who do the work.

If you want to change that, organize.

Study finds earnings of a non-union family are $400 a week less

than those of a union family.


MM&P Wins National Labor Relations Board Election in New YorkMM&P has been involved in organizing activity on several fronts this year in the New York Harbor area. The union has responded to requests for representation from employees of several maritime companies operating in the open shop sector.

Most recently, MM&P was contacted by employees of New York Water Taxi, a company that operates a high-profile transportation and sightseeing business aimed at visitors to the New York City area.

In a representation election held Aug. 7 and 8 in National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region II in New York City, captains and deckhands working at New York Water Taxi chose MM&P to be their collective bargaining representative.

Every eligible voter of the 37 members of the bargaining unit cast a ballot in the election. In a strong show of support, MM&P prevailed 29 to eight. The result was a 78.4 percent “yes” for union representation.

MM&P Vice President Ron Tucker credited the victory to a strong team effort by New York Water Taxi employees and MM&P staff.

Members of the Atlantic Maritime and Offshore Groups turned out in support of employees of New York Water Taxi who want MM&P to represent them. (Left to right) AMG Vice President Ron Tucker, AMG member Clinton Cox, Offshore member Ted Bernhard, MM&P National Organizer Roger Lash, Offshore member Kyle Grant, AMG members Mark Campbell and Pat Egan.

AMG members Ray Hennessy and Tom Smith man the picket line at New York Water Taxi.

MM&P Joins Striking Seattle Teachers on the Picket Line

MM&P’s National Director of Collective Bargaining Lars Turner and his daughter joined Joshua Hansell and other striking Seattle teachers on the picket line in West Seattle in September. In the new contract approved after the seven-day strike, the teachers, who are members of the Seattle Education Association (SEA), won: salary increases: changes in professional evaluation criteria; increased staffing to reduce workloads; the guarantee that all elementary school students will be allowed 30 minutes of recess; and new policies to reduce the over-testing of students.



Interview With Howard Wyche, MM&P Offshore GroupWhere were you born and where did you grow up?I was born in Brooklyn. My family moved to Long Island when I was eight years old. I grew up in a town called Roosevelt on the south shore of Long Island.

How did you decide on the maritime industry?Growing up surrounded by water on Long Island and in New York, I always wanted to work on the water in some capacity. I decided to attend the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime because the college had a ship that traveled to different places around the world.

Describe your career.My career has been a very interesting one. I started with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on their self-propelled hopper dredges, first as a cadet aboard Dredge Essayons and then as third mate aboard Dredge Comber. I joined MM&P in 1979 while working for the Corps and I’ve been paying dues as an applicant ever since.

In 1980, I was accepted as an apprentice with the Pilots’ Association for the Bay and River Delaware. It was a four-year, no-pay apprenticeship, and during this time I was fortunate enough to do some night-mate work in Baltimore as well as to work for some local tugboat companies.

I’ve been working as a pilot on the Delaware River since 1984. I pilot ships of all drafts and sizes on the Delaware River and Bay, including the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

For the past 25 years, I’ve been a member of The Joint Pennsylvania/Delaware Apprentice Pilot Committee, which is appointed by the State of Pennsylvania. Since 1990, I’ve taught the trade of piloting on the Delaware River to every apprentice who has been taken into the Association.

I’ve also taught seminars to apprentices that include anchoring, ship handling and navigating in fog and ice on the Delaware. I developed and teach the seminar on the C&D Canal, which includes making the entrance in different types of currents and winds. I also teach emergency ship handling techniques that can be used in the canal.

Recently, I’ve been sailing under the MM&P contract on SUNY Maritime’s training ship, the TS Empire State VI, for 45 days of the 90-day summer sea term. I’ve been enjoying giving back to my alma mater, and going back out to sea after working so many years in inland waters.

What do you like to do in your free time?In my free time, I like to fish and play golf. I have to admit I’m not great at either one but I still enjoy them. I also spend my spare time working with the Organization of Black Maritime Graduates Inc. (obmg.org). Our goal is to assist and encour-age—by educating and increasing public awareness—minority involvement in the maritime industry. We also do recruitment, mentoring and fundraising for scholarships. We are big supporters of SUNY Maritime and the members of the SUNY Maritime College Cultural Club.

Howard Wyche, a member of the MM&P Offshore Group who also sails as a Delaware River pilot, demonstrates use of a sextant during summer sea term aboard the TS Empire State IV.

PHOTO KRISTEN RANDOLPH


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Masters, Mates & Pilots PlansAdministrator’s Column

Patrick McCullough

Attention All Participants! Plan Office MailingsOver the past few months, the Plan Office has been required to send a number of important notices to participants in the Health & Benefit Plan, the Pension Plan and the Individual Retirement Account Plan.

After each of these mailings, the Plan Office has received some of the notices back by return mail. The participants’ mail is being returned because they have moved, and the Post Office will not forward their mail if it has been more than six months.Please allow us to serve you better by notifying us of your change of address.

Health & Benefit PlanAnnual Open Enrollment November and December 2015At the end of October, the Plan Office will mail a Notice of Open Enrollment to eligible participants under the Plan. The Health & Benefit Plan will have an Open Enrollment which will begin on Nov. 1, 2015 and end on Dec. 31, 2015 for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2016.

During this Open Enrollment Period, participants can enroll dependents who missed the sixty (60) days’ notification require-ment for the addition of a dependent who became eligible for coverage as a result of marriage, the birth of a child, adoption of a child or placement of a child for adoption or under legal guardianship, or loss of other group health plan coverage or health insurance policy coverage under which the dependent was covered when initially offered the opportunity to enroll in the Plan.

Along with the Open Enrollment Notice, the Plan is required to provide you with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage Form (SBC). The format of the SBC, including some of the examples,

is required by federal law and is only a summary of your plan of benefits. Therefore, this summary may not describe all the benefits available to you. Please refer to your Summary Plan Description for additional information about your benefits.

Please look for this information in your mailbox in early November.

2016-17 Offshore Scholarship ApplicationsEligible dependent children of eligible Offshore members and co-pay pensioners in good standing are reminded to request an application for the scholarship program. Applicants must be high school seniors during the 2015-16 school years. Completed applications must be returned to the Plan Office by Nov. 30, 2015. For more information, please contact Madeline Petrelli at the Plan Office at 410-850-8615.

Important RemindersPlease contact an MM&P Health & Benefit Plan advisor if:• your address has changed;• you have been legally separated or divorced; • your spouse is working and is now covered by that employ-

er’s health benefit program.

If you retire and become eligible for Medicare Part B, you should submit to the Plan Office a copy of your Medicare card.

You should notify the Plan Office if:• you become disabled prior to age 65 and are entitled to

Medicare;• you get injured aboard ship (in this case, please inform the

Plan Office of the date and type of injury).Remember to review your Explanation of Benefits

Statements for any unusual charges.


Finally, if you are going to have a surgical procedure, either inpatient or outpatient, ask your surgeon if there will be an assistant surgeon, and if so request a provider who is contracted with CIGNA.

Earnings Limitations for Pensioners and/or Dependents Under the Age of 65As a reminder, pensioners and/or their covered dependents must notify the Plan if they reasonably expect that they will exceed the earnings limitations for the year. The Plan will offer the option of continuing their coverage under the Plan by offer-ing Continuation of Group Health Coverage (COBRA).

Please note that the rules of the Plan state that these pension-ers/dependents will also be presumed to exceed the earnings limitations for the following year unless they can demonstrate otherwise in writing.

The Plan may request information such as copies of the Federal Income Tax Statement to verify that these pensioners/dependents have not exceeded the earnings limitations.

If this information is not provided, the rules require the Plan to suspend benefits to these pensioners/dependents.

Missing Participants in the Health PlanWe are trying to get in touch with the following participants:

Ernest HarrisMichael D. SheederR.J. TeeterVictor Levitsky

Please contact the Plan, and provide your new address to us.

Vacation Plan

Electronic Funds Transfers/Direct DepositThe Plan Office would like to remind MM&P Vacation Plan participants that they have the option of receiving their Vacation benefits and PRO payments as a paper check or as an electronic

funds transfer (direct deposit) into their designated bank account.

Once a completed bank authorization is received, either option may be chosen each time the participant files for Vacation or PRO benefits. The Plan Office has been processing the ACH deposits on a daily basis for some time. This allows members to have their benefits credited to their account in a shorter time frame.

Some important points regarding direct deposit of Vacation or PRO benefits:

1. The participant must complete the relevant Authorization Form.

2. The banking system requires that all new electronic funds transfers and changes be verified. This verification, called pre-note process, may take up to 30 days from the moment in which your Authorization Form is received.

3. You can find an Authorization Form and “Guidelines and Instructions” at the Plan Office, at port offices and on bridgedeck.org in the Members’ Only section under the Document Download tabs. The Plan Office has also been including the forms with the Vacation Benefit Computation Sheet of members who do not yet have an Authorization Form on file.

4. Each time you file, you must choose whether you want your entire benefit paid by check or by electronic funds transfer. You cannot split your Vacation benefits claim to receive part as a check and part as a direct deposit. Be sure to check the appropriate box on the Vacation Application Form.

5. If you have any questions regarding the Electronic Funds Transfer/Direct Deposit Program, please con-tact the Vacation Plan Benefit Staff at the Plan Office at 410-850-8625.

Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP)

New Open Enrollment Period - ReminderWe would like to remind all participants that the Trustees agreed to allow participants with balances in the IRAP Managed

Masters, Mates & Pilots Plans

Richard DeSimone, Husband of Lisa DeSimone, Former Plan AdministratorWe are saddened to report that Lisa DeSimone’s husband Richard passed away on July 8, 2015 at the age of 83. Many of our long-term members will remember Lisa DeSimone, a long-time Plan employee, who was the Administrator of the benefit plans from January 1, 1994 until her retirement in January 2001. Richard is survived by Lisa and their two children James and Christina and her husband.

The MM&P community extends our most sincere condolences to the DeSimone family.


MM&P PENSIONERSPeter T. Gibney, shipping out of West Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as third mate aboard the Horizon Consumer.

John L. Gray, shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as third mate aboard the NedLloyd Holland.

Eugene W. Mayer Jr., shipping out of West Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as second mate aboard the Horizon Anchorage.

Daniel J. Murphy III, shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as master of the Horizon Crusader.

Frank M. Papez, shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as third mate aboard the Horizon Navigator.

Walter C. Rankin, shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as master of the Horizon Reliance.

Sheila Reimlinger worked in the Plans office in New York for 14 years.

Thomas P. Sullivan, shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed for Central Gulf Lines as master of the Green Cove.

Robert S. Underwood, shipping out of West Coast ports. He last sailed for Horizon Lines as third mate aboard the Horizon Enterprise.

Donald W. Wilkes, shipping out of East Coast ports. He last sailed for Maersk Lines Ltd. as third mate aboard the Maersk Lightning.

Paul A. Willers, shipping out of West Coast ports. He last sailed for Maersk Lines Ltd. as master of the Maersk Idaho.

Fund as of Dec. 31, 2013, to transfer all or part of their balance as of that date to their self-directed investment account through Vanguard. The Plan in August mailed a letter and transfer form to participants who had an account balance in the Managed Fund as of Dec. 31, 2013. If you are currently a participant in the Vanguard Self-Directed Investment Program, your new election will be allocated according to your current investment elections with Vanguard. If you are not now self-directing your invest-ment account and wish to self-direct your investments through the Vanguard investment options, please contact the Plan Office to request a Vanguard enrollment form. If you have any ques-tions, please feel free to call a benefit advisor at 410-850-8625 or 410-850-8636.

Pension Plan

Missing ParticipantsAs a reminder, the Plan has been trying to get in touch with the following participant and has been unable to contact him.

Gerson Kenneth Rose

If you know where this individual has moved, or if you have a phone number, please contact the Pension Plan benefit staff at the Plan Office at 410-850-8625 or 8636.


NEWS FROM MITAGS MITAGS-CCMIT Hosts Baltimore Summer Youth Initiative

Students participating in the Baltimore-Washington Airport summer program tour the MITAGS simulator. The program is aimed at introducing students to job opportunities in transportation.

Instructor Jim Clements shows a group of seventh graders a piece of medical equipment during the program sponsored by the Association of Maryland Pilots.

As part of its community outreach efforts, MITAGS hosted two groups of students over the summer.

Participants in the week-long Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Summer Youth Initiative were given an opportunity to learn about careers in aviation and transportation.

At MITAGS, the students learned how cargo flows in and out of the Port of Baltimore and how ships are handled by ships’ officers and pilots.

“It was a privilege to show them our full-mission simulator,” said MITAGS training coordinator Victor Tufts. “They got to drive their own simulated ship under the Golden Gate Bridge, and you should have seen the expressions of wonder on their faces as they did!”

The second group of students were rising seventh-graders who visited MITAGS as part of a program organized by the Association of Maryland Pilots and Baltimore’s St. Ignatius Loyola Academy.

The students visit Fort McHenry, the 1960s-era nuclear ship NS Savannah and the WW II Liberty ship SS John W. Brown. They spend a day at MITAGS to get a glimpse of life aboard a ship.

“A maritime career is not for everyone, but for young people with the right stuff it can be a tremendously challenging and rewarding one,” said MITAGS-CCMIT Executive Director Glen Paine.

“This was a great opportunity to introduce these enthusiastic young people to the potential of a career in the maritime industry and to the many job opportunities available to them.”

Maersk K-Class Custom Shiphandling CourseMM&P officers participated in the Maersk K-Class Custom Shiphandling Course in May with MITAGS instructor Larry Bergin. (Left to right) Scott M. Phelps, Larry Bergin, John C. Finney, Kyle J. Hamill, Brian M. Koppel and Evan B. Barbis.


Directory of MM&P OfficesInternational 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 LuhtaChief of [email protected]

Frank Scopelliti International [email protected]

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

J. Lars TurnerNational Director of Collective [email protected]

Roger LashInternational [email protected]

Communications

Lisa Rosenthal Communications [email protected]

Legal Department

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

LMSR Contact

Robert P. Chiesa Government Crewing Coordinator443-784-8788 [email protected]

Press Contact

Klaus Luhta Chief of Staff410-691-8139 [email protected]

Membership Department

Patrice L. WootenDirector of [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

Atlantic Maritime Group

Ron Tucker Vice President570 Broad StreetSuite 701Newark, NJ 07102Main Phone: 201-830-3406Direct: 201-830-3407Fax: [email protected]

Mike Riordan Representative Direct: [email protected]

Paul Roura [email protected]

Rich RussoCity RepresentativePhone: [email protected]

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: [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: [email protected]

Offshore Membership Group

David H. BoatnerVice President-Pacific Ports

Wayne FarthingVice President-Gulf Ports

Don F. Josberger Vice President-Atlantic Ports

Boston

Ron ColpusThomas SullivanRepresentativesMarine Industrial Park12 Channel St., Suite 606-ABoston, MA 02210-2333Phone: 617-671-0769Fax: [email protected]

Charleston

Cynthia Shortall 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]

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 Representative540 East McNab Rd., Suite BPompano Beach, FL 33060-9354Phone: 954-946-7883 Fax: [email protected]

New Orleans

Sue Bourcq Representative347 Girod St., Suite BMandeville LA 70448-5891Phone: 985-626-7133Fax: [email protected]

New York/New Jersey

Don F. Josberger Vice President-Atlantic570 Broad Street, Suite 701Newark, NJ 07102Phone: 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

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

Seattle

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

Tampa

Laura Cenkovich Representative4333 S 50th St.Tampa, FL 33619Phone: 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

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

Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

John WilliamsP.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

Andrew D. MelickChairman2911 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 29401Phone: 843-577-6695Fax: 843-577-0632


Columbia Bar Pilots

Gary Lewin100 16th St.Astoria, OR 97103-3634Phone: 503-325-2641

Columbia River Pilots

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

Coos Bay Pilots

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

Crescent River Port Pilots

Allen J. “AJ” GibbsPresident8712 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037Phone: 504-392-8001Fax: 504-392-5014

Galveston-Texas City Pilots

Christos A. SotirelisP.O. Box 16110Galveston, TX 77552Phone: 409-740-3347Fax: 409-740-3393

Hawaii Pilots Association

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

Houston Pilots

Michael A. MorrisPresiding 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

E. Howard McVay243 Spring St. Newport, RI 02840Phone: 401-847-9050 Toll Free: 1-800-274-1216

Pilots Association for the Bay & River Delaware

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

Port Everglades Pilots

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

Puget Sound Pilots

David W. Grobschmit101 Stewart St. - Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101Phone: 206-728-6400 Fax: 206-448-3405

Sabine Pilots

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

Saint Johns Bar Pilots

Timothy J. McGillPresident4910 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

John R. Boyce 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

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

Sandy Hook Pilots

John J. DeCruzNew York PresidentRichard J. SchoenlankNew Jersey President201 Edgewater St. Staten Island, NY 10305Phone: 718-448-3900 Fax: 718-447-1582

Savannah Pilots Association

Robert T. (“Trey”) Thompson IIIMaster Pilot550 E. York St. P.O. Box 9267 Savannah, GA 31401-3545Phone: 912-236-0226 Fax: 912-236-6571

Southeast Alaska Pilots

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

Southwest Alaska Pilots

Ronald A. Ward, IIPresidentP.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

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

Juneau

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

Oakland

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

Portland

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

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Eduardo Iglesias Regional RepresentativeMM&P1055 Kennedy AvenueSuite 201San 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: 415-543-5694Fax: [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 Trust

4201 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)

Bill Anderson Director1729 Alaskan Way, S. Seattle, WA 98134-1146Phone: 206-239-9965Fax: 206-441-2995Toll-Free: [email protected]

The Master, Mate & Pilot - 29 - September – October 2015

CROSS’D THE FINAL BAR John Adelmann, 83, May 26. A pensioner since 1993 and a resident of Madrid, Spain, he last sailed for American Foreign Shipping Inc. as third mate aboard the SS Cape Catawba.

John E. Antonucci Sr., 93, June 2. A pensioner since 1987 and a resident of New Orleans, he last sailed for United States Lines Inc. as chief mate aboard the SS American Merchant.

Anthony E. Crish, 95, June 12. A pensioner since 1984 and a resident of Youngstown, Ohio, he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. as third mate aboard the SS Borinquen.

Edward M. Evans, 94, June 19. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Forest, Va., he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. as master of the SS Borinquen. He enjoyed his retirement by fulfilling his lifelong dream of raising Angus cattle in beautiful Bedford County, Va. He is survived by his wife Carmen, daughters Mercie Winfree and Carmen Edwards and grandchildren Christopher, Elizabeth and Edward.

Jerry Rinaldi, 41, of Cleveland, Ohio. A former member of the MM&P Great Lakes & Rivers Region, he sailed in an unlicensed capacity on Lakers. In his free time, he helped rescue husky dogs. His wife and two sons survive him.

Cyril S. Stewart, 93, May 25. A pensioner since 1976 and a resident of South Bend, Wash., he last sailed for American President Lines Inc. as second mate aboard the SS Hong Kong Mail. He enjoyed reading, gardening, woodworking, world history and fishing, and is remembered as a great storyteller. Survivors include niece Marylin Chlup, great-nieces Natalie, Michele and Dominique, great-nephew Paul, and God-daughter Mai.

Charles A. Stukenborg, 93, June 2. A pensioner since 1986 and a resident of Woodstock, N.Y, he last sailed for Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. as chief mate aboard the SS Borinquen. A 1944 graduate of Kings Point, he enjoyed music, opera, reading and model railroad trains. He is survived by his wife Paula, daughters Lisa and Walli Ann, son-in-law Ron, sister Helen and grandchildren Andrew and Nina.

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.

— Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)


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

Larry D. Aasheim Robert G. Abbott Walter K. Allison P

Gerald William Anderson Jenaro A. Asteinza Bruce M. Badger P

Thomas A. Bagan Christopher D. Baker Albert Mike Balister Evan B. Barbis Matthew Bennett George Berkovich P

Geoffrey Bird P

James D. Brackett James P. Brennan P

Ronald Bressette Jeffrey C. Bridges Michael C. Browne Robert B. Burke Joseph A. Byrne Todd J. Campbell Konstantinos Catrakis P

Paul Chambliss Diane Chatham Hao C. Cheong Hao Hong Cheong P

Nicholas A. Christian Bent L. Christiansen P

Dale Clark Timothy D. Clearwater Dean R. Colver P

Michael F. Cotting Kevin G. Coulombe Scot A. Couturier Vincent J. Cox P

Thomas B. CrawfordEthan M. Creps Andrew Cullen P

Omar D’Abreu Christoper D. Danilek Nicholas Deisher Ruth A. Denton Sean M. Doran Dorothy Dunn P

In Memory of Darrell Dunn

Glen E. Engstrand

Edward Enos Robin Espinosa William J. Esselstrom Malvina A. Ewers P

In Memory of Franklin Ewers

Shawn L. Farrell Eddo H. Feyen P

Peter Fileccia, Jr. Keith W. Finnerty Ryan K. Foster James E. Franklin P

Stephen G. Fuccillo Michael M. Fulcher Sean B. Gabe Nicholas K. Gasper Angelo F. Gazzotto P

Patrick N. Glenn William D. Good, Jr. P

In Memory of William Good, Sr.

John A. Gorman P

Edward Gras P

Gregory P. Gretz Mike F. Gruninger Curtis B. Hall Michael K. Hargrave P

Samuel W. Hartshorn, Jr. P

Patrick J. Hennessy Michael C. Herig Roland E. Hobson Richard G. Hoey Matthew Hofer Barry Craig Holland Darin L. Huggins William H. Imken Lawrence E. Ingraham P

John P. Jablonski P

Thomas P. Jacobsen P

Eric S. Kelm Clyde W. Kernohan, Jr. P

Brian J. Kiesel James D. Kitterman Richard J. Klein P

Christopher E. Kluck Michael Kmetz II Henry C. Knox-Dick P

George W. Koch, Jr. P

Damian Krowicki Michael L. La Maina Roch E. LaVault P

David A. Leech John Little William C. Mack Thomas P. MacKay, Jr. Richard A. Madden Leon R. Mansfield p

Brett J. Marquis John Mathews Bruce Matthews Robert G. Mattsen Eugene W. Mayer, Jr. p

Rodney D. McCallen P

Robert C. McCarthy P

Charles L. McConaghy P

Ann Marie McCullough John J. McEntee Daniel F. McGuire P

Kevin J. McHugh Steven J. Miller Peter W. Mitchell P

James Mixon George B. Moran P

Philip D. Mouton P

John W. Muir Lawrence J. Neubert P

George B. Nichols P

Nicholas J. Nowaski Michael E. O’Connor James P. Olander P

James E. O’Loughlin Robert P. O’Sullivan Michael B. O’Toole Robert R. Owen Antonios Papazis P

Peter J. Parise, III Michael Victor Parr C. James Patti Vasilios L. Pazarzis P

Ernest C. Petersen P

Peter A. Petrulis Paula C. Phillips Norman A. Piianaia P

Francesco P. Pipitone

Bradley P. Plowman Alfred S. Polk Stephen F. Procida P

D. Scott Putty P

Ronald M. Radicali John P. Rawley Scott B. Reed Frank E. Reed, Jr. Angel J. Rodriguez Bruce Rowland Edward B. Royles P

Kenneth T. Ryan Sean Sabeh Donald R. Sacca James J. Sanders George W. Schaberg P

John L. Schiavone P

Robert H. Schilling P

John F. Schmidt Travis A. Shirley George J. Single Joseph S. Smith Michael D. Smith Robert R. Spencer P

Peter P. Stalkus Einar W. Strom P

Tore Stromme P

Joshua Sturgis David A. Sulin Conor J. Sullivan Stacey W. Sullivan Arthur Thomas P

Richard N. Thomas Deatra M. Thompson Lee Townsend John S. Tucker P

Shawn M. Tucy J. Lars Turner Jed J. Tweedy Charles Van Trease P

David J. Wade P

John Craig Wallace P

Joseph D. Ward Steven D. Watt Kahai H. Wodehouse Patrice L. Wooten

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

Murray G. Alstott P

Robert C. Beauregard Thomas E. Bell Theodore E. Bernhard David H. Boatner* Timothy A. Brown* P

In Memory of Ernest Allen CohenKenneth J. Carlson, Jr. Randi Ciszewski Raymond Conrady P

Paul Costabile P

Brett Cowan Richard W. Crane P

James M. Cunningham George M. Darley

In Memory of Charlie DarleyRobert Darley P

In Memory of Charlie DarleyRobert E. England P

John W. Farmer, III* P

D. Wayne Farthing Gary Cameron Ford William W. Fransen Bradley D. Goodwin Edward W. Green Mary E. Grimshaw Kyle J. Hamill Harold J. Held* Christopher S. Hendrickson James F. Hill* Brian Hope David H. Hudson Jeff H. Idema Eduardo E. Iglesias Arthur S. Jefferson P

Christian Johnsen Donald F. Josberger Christopher G. Kavanagh John M. Kelly* P

Jonathan F. Komlosy Richard W. Larocque Lawrence T. Lyons* Charles W. Malue P

George E. Mara

Donald J. Marcus* Richard W. May P

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

Andrew J. Merrill David A. Mociun Paul A. Mospens C. Michael Murray

In Memory of Jon PetersonDouglas J. Nagy* Douglas A. Nemeth* F. John Nicoll* P

Paul H. Nielsen P

Joseph O. O’Connor* P

Glen M. PaineIn Memory of Capt. Glen Banks

William L. Palmer, III Jonathon S. Pratt George A. Quick* Lloyd S. Rath P

Michael A. Rausa Robert A. Reish* Karen A. Reyes David M. Romano Paul D. Rooney P

Lisa Rosenthal Timothy C. Saffle John J. Schaeffner Paul T. Schulman Marilyn J. Shelley Steven P. Shils P

Raymond W. Shipway Carl W. Stein Thomas E. Stone Joe Mark Tuck Roy K. Valentine, Jr. Washington State Ferries Members* Steven E. Werse*

In Honor of the lifetime service of Earl Herring

West S. Wilson George N. Zeluff, Jr.* 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

Jeffrey D. Adamson Shannon C. Adamson Owen B. Albert Frederick W. Allen P

John Allen P

Aaron H. Altmann Andrew J. Altum Hans William Amador Robert N. Anderson P

Miriam I. Anthony John E. Antonucci P

Patricia J. Arnoult Michael Bacher Dennis S. Badaczewski II Bruce H. Baglien Matthew P. Bakis Andrew Banks Charles K. Barthrop P

Steve J. Batchelor, Jr. P

Edward S. Batcho, Jr. P

Olgierd C. Becker Brice Behringer John E. Belcourt Anthony Belmonte P

Derek J. Bender John H. Bloomingdale Charles E. Booher P

Timothy Bourke Warren J. Bragg Patrick Brandon Frank W. Branlund P

Allan R. Breese P

John Brennan Anders K. Brinch, Jr. Patrick Broderick Michael S. Brown P

Wardell E. Brown P

Douglas K. Buchanan Michael A. Buckley Jonathan D. Buffington Fernando C. Buisan P

Roger M. Bumstead P

Dennis Burns P

Todd J. Burns Nathan T. Caballero Eugene E. Cabral P

Paul D. Calvin Timothy Carey P

Hans Carlsson P

Michael J. Carolan Joseph F. Carpenter William R. Carr P

Dylan E. Carrara James A. Carroll Chriss B. Carson P

Charles Carubia Juan C. Carvajal P

Damien Casken Paul Casken Thomas J. Catalanotto P

O Scott Chamberlin John C. Chapman P

Stanislaw Chomicz Ejnar G. Christiansen P

Christopher N. Cichon Garrett H. Clark P

Arthur D. Clifford P

Paul E. Coan Anthony Colla P

Darren W. Collins Robin A. Colonas Joseph Comerford John V. Connor P

Gary J. Cordes P

Nicole Cornali Andrew R. Corneille Thomas J. Cortese Jeff G. Cowan P

David E. Cox P

John M. Cox P

Matthew C. Craven David W. Crawford John F. Cronin P

Todd C. Crossman P

Edward Crowe P

Kirk W. Cully Jeremy D. Cunningham Erik V. Cutforth Cornell J. Daia Robert A. Dalziel P

Robert K. Damrell P

Benjamin Day David Decastro P

George A. Defrain Gerard H. Degenova Connor Del Basso Thomas A. Delamater

Honoring The “Texas Clipper”

Marguerite Delambily P In Memory of Robert Delambily

Joseph F. Delehant P

Denny Dennison Jeremey A. Depaolo Edward J. Deslauriers P

Bernard J. Diggins P

John M. Dolan Lyle G. Donovan Jerome J. Dorman P

Lee Dortzbach Harold Douglas Robert Drew P

Dale S. Dubrin P

John T. Duff P

In Memory of Capt. John Hunt

Oscar Dukes George Dunham P

Geoffrey Dunlop P

Robert W. Eisentrager P

Barrett T. Enck David K. Engen P

Marc Ennis Eric L. Eschen Edward M. Evans P

Stanley J. Fabas Ian J. Falkenberg Joseph J. Ferdinando Javier Figueroa Russel W. Finstrom P

William Fisher Michael F. Flood Bruce Forbush Timothy Forsyth Alan Fosmo Donald J. Foster Kevin L. Franssen Jan M. Fraser P

J. Peter Fritz P

Alain Ali Froutan P

David Fulton Christopher W. Funke Eric R. Furnholm Elliott S. Gabbert Kenneth N. Gaito Lillian M. Gallo Nicholas P. Garay Mark S. Garcia Naldo R. Garcia Allen Garfinkle P

Steven Garvan Francis G. Gilroy Howard Goldberg P

Gregory A. Goolishian, Jr. Beau Gouig Joseph D. Graceffa P

Walter A Graf Kyle P. Grant Peter S. Grate John L. Gray P

Michael Green Alfred Scott Gregory Paul A. Gregware, Jr. P

Paul J. Grepo P

Jorge Gutman Timothy J. Hagan

Brandt R. Hager Daniel S. Hall Kenneth J. Halsall P

Dianna L. Hand Douglas Harrington John R. Harvey P

Gerard Hasselbach P

John J. Healey Donald Henderson P

Charles E. Hendricks Wyatt Henry William H. Hermes P

Earl W. Herring P

James D. Herron P

Andrew W. Hetz Edward B. Higgins, Jr. P

Jeffrey S. Hill P

Lawrence J. Hines P

Alan G. Hinshaw Daniel R. Hobbs P

John A. Hobson William T. Hoffman P

Glen Hogarth Kurt Holen P

Joseph E. Hood Robert B. Howard P

Keith Hunter P

Edward M. Hurley David N. Hutchinson P

Long Huynh Clark S. Inman P

George S. Ireland, III P

John P. Jackson, Jr. P

Allen H. Jensen P

Joseph Jimenez J. Kevin Jirak P

Douglas Jones Erik P. Jorgensen P

Marty L. Joseph Christopher R. Kalinowski Timothy R. Kalke Eleftherios G. Kanagios P

Georgios C. Kanavos P

Steven W. Kanchuga P

Edward Kavanagh P

Charles S. Keen P

Emmanuel E. Kelakios James J. Kelleher, Jr. P

John P. Kelley Michael Kiernan Thomas A. Kiernan Elsie Kimball

In Memory of Philip T. Brown

George F. Kimball P

Robert T. Kimball Robert E. Klemm P

Kathy Ann Klisavage Lowell J. Knudsen P

James E. Kobis Nicholas G. Kollars Brian M. Koppel Michael Kozlowski Leroy R. Kurtz P

Bruce Lachance Anthony C. Lafayette P

Robert B. Lamb P

Geoffrey Lamptey Noah W. Landau George Landon Mark C. Landow William Charles Laprade Thomas P. Larkin John E. Larson P

Ryan W. Leo George Leonov Samuel P. Lesko P

Gary W. Lightner Thomas N. Lightsey, Jr. P

Ian S. Lim Leif H. Lindstrom P

Michael W. Long Douglas M. Lord Peter J. Luhn

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William J. Mahoney P

Lewis M. Malling P

Richard T. Manning Todd Mara Nicholas A. Marcantonio Elizabeth Marconi John P. Markuske Thomas C. Marley P

John P. Marshall Daniel J. Martin Douglas Massy Jerry E. Mastricola Edward Matlack Joshua S. Mazsa Alton R. McAlister P

Leonard McCarthy P

Thomas C. McCarthy Joseph T. McCawley P

Brent A. McClaine Richard B. McCloud P

Michael J. McCormick P

Michael Jay McCright P

Thomas D. McDorr P

James P. McGee John J. McNally P

Francis X. Meier, Jr. Kurt A. Melcher Louis A. Mendez P

Matthew Merrill Mark P. Michals Albro P. Michell, Jr. P

William L. Miles Doris F. Miller P

Joseph E. Miller Bruce D. Mitchell P

Michelle Mitchell Steven R. Moneymaker Jose Montero P

Cesar A. Montes P

Dale A. Moore P

Justin Moore Edward Morehouse John M. Morehouse Jaime Morlett Eric Morton Keith A. Morton David Moser Brian A. Mossman John Moustakas P

Dwight Moyer P

Darrin N. Muenzberg John Murner Kellen S. Murphy Curtis G. Murray P

Timothy M. Murray Travis Nagel

Kimberleigh Navradszky Eric B. Nelson P

Michael E. Nelson P

Mark J. Nemergut P

Joseph W. Neudecker, III Edward B. Newman Michael L. Nickel P

Norman C. Nielsen P

John O’Boyle Gregory S. Oelkers Peter R. Ohnstad, Jr. P

Hans P. Olander Jeffrey W. Olmstead P

Eugene A. Olsen P

Shawn D. Ouellette Jeffrey J. Oyafuso P

Everett L. Page P

Errol Pak Michael G. Parenteau Georg E. Pedersen P

Christine E. Pekara Robert P. Perkins Madeline A. Petrelli Ioannis M. Petroutsas P

Kerry D. Phillips Arthur E. Pierce P

Joseph L. Pospisil, Jr. P

James A. Potter P

Carmon L. Pritchett P

Mark E. Prussing Kevin C. Quinn Manuel Ramos Thomas W. Ramsden Robert J. Ramsey Walter Rankin P

William R. Ransford P

Charles C. Rau, Jr. Bruno P. Ravalico P

Patrick J. Rawley John P. Redfearn P

Walter A. Reimann P

Mark D. Remijan P

Keith W. Restle P

James G. Rettke Ronald E. Riley Steven Roberto P

James J. Robinson P

Paul M. Rochford Charles Rodriguez John Rodriguez Juli A. Rodriguez Andrew Rogers Christopher Rogers Steven M. Rose Coleman D. Rosenberg Ryan Rubio Dennis L. Ruff Craig A. Rumrill David C. Ryan P

Patrick Ryan Thomas M. Ryan Koutaiba A. Saad Roberto H. Salomon P

Philip F. Same Scott D. Saunders Charles R. Schmidt P

Gary R. Schmidt P

Mitchell Schoonejans Carl A. Schoote Gary W. Schrock P

Andrew Schroder P

Dennis Schroeder P

Henry L. Schroeder P

Jason N. Scoran Joseph D. Seller P

Matthew J. Serio Rafik A. Shahbin Carson Shallenberger Plamen M. Shapev Kevin A. Sheen Daniel S. Shelton Paul Shepard David Sink P

Nikolai Sinkevich Svietozar Sinkevich Harold V. Sipila P

Ernest P. Skoropowski P

William R. Slaughter P

Gerald V. Smeenk P

Brendan S. Smith Francis X. Smith P

Frederick Smith P

Peter S. Smith P

Richard D. Smith Frank W. Snell P

Wade R. Spaulding Peter T. Spencer William A. Spooner Wanda Spry Joseph B. Stackpole P

Egon K. Stage P

George Stauter P

A.H. Stegen P

John G. Stewart Robert C. Stone P

Harry M. Stover P

Glenn D. Strathearn P

Peter K. Strez Christopher Stringer Harold A. Stumme P

Andrew C. Subcleff P

Thomas P. Sullivan P

Samuel H. Surber Joseph M. Surmann P

Travis Sutton Joseph A. Swan Ernest Swanson P

Chris D. Sweeny P

Randy Swindell Adjuto Tavares Thomas F. Taylor P

Brandon M. Teal Jason Teal Antoine I. Tedmore P

Thomas D. Tetard P

Brian D. Thomas Brian P. Thomas Jay D. Thomas Jefferson Thomas Samuel R. Thompson Stephen N. Thompson P

Gary E. Tober P

Adam Torres P

Sean Paul Tortora Gregg H. Trunnell Bennett Tucker Daniel C. Tucker P

James L. Turman P

Stephen L. Turn Jose L. Valasquez P

Justin D. Valentine Timothy J. Van Ahnen Stephen R. Vandale Peter P. Veasey Nancy L. Wagner

Honoring MM&P Women OfficersJack K. Walker Gregory S. Walsh Harold G. Walsh P

Stephen E. Wardman Andrew A. Wargo P

Ruffin F. Warren David Weiss George A. Werdann, Jr. William J. Westrem Eugene K. Whalen P

Gordon S. White P

Michael Wholey P

Eric Wilcox P

Ronald C. Wilkin Paul A. Willers P

Nicolas M. Williams James T. Willis P

John A. Willis P

Denis J. Wilson P

James G. Wilson John R. Wilson P

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John B. Winterling P

Nathan A. Woodward Janusz A. Wozniak P

Frank Zabrocky P

James R. Zatwarnicki, Jr. Dan Ziemer Christopher C. Zimmerman

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