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Radiobeacons Ordered For Ships, Vessels Employees Improve Disabling Injury Record In 1974 Employees in both the "As each man is mainly re not relax our efforts this ocean and inland waterways sponsible for his own safety year," he said. fleets ended 1974 with a total and that of his shipmates, I Of the disabling injuries in of 24 disabling injuries; 14 in think that great credit must be 1974, fully 1/3 resulted from the ocean fleet and 10 in the given to each person who not falls from tripping or slipping. inland fleet. This compares to only maintained a safety con Already this year, two employ _ a total of 46 injuries in 1973. scious attitude throughout last ees in the ocean fleet have The 1974 record represents year, but who also took time been injured in falls. Thou j T about a 50 percent reduction in the number of disabling injuries in both fleets over 1973--a significant drop con to plan his work with safety in mind," said Operations Manager Ames Smith. "Al sands of words have been written on how to avoid falls, but as the old cliche goes, a picture is worth a thousand sidering that about the same though the record has been words--so we're running a I number of employees worked improved, 24 employees were series of them below in hopes under about the same operat- still injured seriously enough that they will serve as remind i ing conditions last year as to lose time. In order to re ers to help you avoid such they did in 1973. duce this number, we must mishaps in 1975. Radiobeacon is about 4 inches in diameter and 27 inches tall. The Marine Department re cently ordered emergency res cue radiobeacons for each of its oceangoing ships and for certain vessels in the inland fleet which operate 20 miles or more offshore. The radiobeacons have been developed for installat^Bon seagoing vessels and are being tested now for cer tification by the FCC and USCG. The Marine Depart ment placed its order early to insure prompt delivery of the beacons after governmen tal approval so that its ves sels will be among the first in the U.S. merchant fleet to be so fitted. Plans call for radiobeacons to be installed on all vessels by March 1, 1975. Each radiobeacon is de signed to emit a distinctive signal that will enable search and rescue ships and aircraft to home on survivors who have had to abandon ship, it has not yet been determined where the beacon will be in stalled on each vessel, but several locations, such as on bridge wings and on top of the wheelhouse, are possibil ities. It must be able to auto matically float free. The beacons will transmit on 121.5 and 243 MHz (which also are monitored extensively by commercial and military aircraft); will operate for 48 hours minimum; will activate automatically in water; and will right themselves for sig nal transmission in about one second. They are powered by an alkaline-manganese diox ide type battery with a two year replacement life. p E EXX-MOR-007927 New Port Information Manuals Give Studying For Advancement When Charles E. Ormiston, third assistant engineer, isn't on watch, he can often be found studying in preparation for a second assistant engineer's license. "I plan on a seagoing career and I want to advance as far as I can in the Engine Department. The only way to do this is through study and on-the-job training," he said. "I not only like the raise in pay that comes with advancement, but I also like responsibility and the new challenges that each advance ment brings. I hope to sit for the second assistant examina tion in the next month or so." Mr. Ormiston joined the Marine Department in May, 1969, as A/Oiler in the Lexington. He became second pumpman in the New Orleans in June of that year, and sailed for the first time as third assistant engineer in July, 1971, in the Huntington. Exxon Tugboat Crews Featured In Data On Both U.S. And Foreign Ports New Port Information Man uals, containing details of fa cilities and conditions which masters may encounter when entering and leaving certain major U. S. and foreign ports, are being sent to Exxon affili ated ships, including those in the Exxon USA fleet. The manuals were compiled by the Supply and Transporta tion Department of Exxon International Company. Those who participated in the survey included our own port staff, branch office representatives, and masters and retired mas ters of the ocean fleet. Who Manual Helps The manual will be helpful to a master whose vessel is required to enter an unfa miliar port in the U. S., or more especially if his ship is sent to a foreign port. In ad dition, the manual will help watch officers who can use it to familiarize themselves with port conditions and special requirements for safe naviga tion and berthing within a port. The manual is intended to supplement, rather than sub stitute for, information which is generally available to mas ters. On-the-spot appraisals have been made with parti cular emphasis placeJ^n identifying conditions with will alert a master to critical features in a port, thereby making it possible for him to increase his margin of safety. Such information, for exam ple, may permit him to better monitor the actions of a pilot or the performance of tugs. The manual will also provide officers with information on changes in port conditions and facilities. Other Data Given The data in the manual contain information in com pact form which may be of use to masters covering com munications, expediting turn arounds, pollution control, bunker availability, and other services. Mooring diagrams of individual berths are included. Additional ports will be added to the manual as information on such ports is compiled. The manuals will be updstfed as required. Carney In New Job James J. Carney, Jr., 3rd assistant engineer, has ac cepted a position in Marine sales, Exxon International Company, effective January 13, 1975. n?_ =n Elizabeth, New Jersey, Newspaper Tugboat crews in the New York Branch came in for some extra newspaper pub licity when the November 25 issue of The Daily Journal of Elizabeth, New Jersey, car ried an entire page of pic tures featuring Exxon tug boats at work in the New York area. The short article accompanying the photo page said: It may not be the big gest fleet in the world, but the Exxon Company U.S.A., Marine Department's tugboats certainly rank among the busiest along inland water ways. Although the "fleet" op erating out of Exxon docks at Bayway Refinery and Bayonne boasts only three tugs, each has a tight schedule operating in the Arthur Kill, Kill Van Kull and Lower New York Bay. The 105-foot tugs are charged with moving oceangoing tankers to and from their berths from a point near the Verrazano Bridge and, in between those runs, move inland waterway oil barges. BHBM O'S I 3? j^- Shes Better Than New This 1941 Packard Super Eight convertible sedan was re stored to "betler than new" condition about three years ago by Maurice J. A. Belhumeur, left, who drove it recently from Greenwich, Connecticut, to Jamesport, Long Island, tcflfeit Guy L. Bennett, shown with him. Mr. Belhumeur, who rimed from Esso International Inc. in 1970 as fleet engineer, is a long-time friend of the 89-year-old Mr. Bennett who retired in 1949 as assistant manager of the Port of New York office. Page 2 Exxon Fleet News EXX-MOR-007928 .i unm inni . ............ . i.i>!!imi .. i | iH .ii i i i| ' i ii i ,Cadets Students Get Sea Training Exxon Ships -or more than 30 years, the Marine Department has been cooperating with various maritime institutions to help cadets and students obtain the shipboard training they needed for graduation. This year, four cadets from the Texas Maritime Academy at Galveston, four from State University of New York Mari time College, and four stu dents from the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture are working as deck and engine cadets aboard Marine Depart ment ships during winter se mester breaks at each school. One of the deck cadets from TMA is Susan J. Carter who is receiving her training in the Exxon Baltimore. She's a junior at TMA where she is studying marine transporta tion. "I plan to take my 3rd mate's exam in December, H75, and then keep right on ^flying for advancement," she said, and added: "Who knows, maybe I will become the first woman master." She completed AB/Lifeboatman training at the academy this past year. She also holds a USCG operator's license for vessels up to 15 tons, 100 miles offshore. Susan said that her interest in a seagoing career began several years ago when she discovered that she liked small boats. She was one of the first women to enter TMA from where she will graduate in August, 1976. She calls Galveston her home port. Other TMA Cadets On Ships Three other TMA cadets who are training in other ships in the fleet are Scott W. Craig, deck cadet; and Daniel B. Stone and Joseph R. Sybille, both engine cadets. ^Mr. Craig, is in the Exxon gor. Daniel B. Stone is aboard the Exxon Boston. Joseph Sybille is furthering Susan J. Carter, from the Texas Maritime Academy, plots course in chartroom of the Exxon Baltimore as part of her deck training. his training aboard the Exxon Bangor. Four SUNY Cadets Train Four cadets from SUNY who are now sailing aboard Exxon ships are Kenneth K. Greig who is deck cadet in the Exxon Washington; Stephen Sadler, deck cadet, and Alan M. Stern, engine cadet, both in the Exxon Jamestown; and Jonathan B. Andrews, deck cadet in the Exxon Florence. Four From Webb Institute Four students from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture on Long Island are also re ceiving training in the fleet between semester breaks. All are engineering cadets. Gary R. Zane is receiving training aboard the Exxon Chester. Douglas M. Wolff is on the Exxon Washington. Gregory M. Griffin is aboard the Exxon Huntington. Scott Orlosky is on the Exxon Lexington. Others Assigned Earlier this year, students from USMMA, Maine Mari time Academy, and Massa chusetts Maritime Academy had training assignments in the fleet. The Fleet Manning Section was also able to ar range assignments for a MARAD naval architect/ma rine engineer trainee. Maritime academy gradu ates may be found in all li censed levels aboard Exxon vessels. Obituary Russell H. Venn, 62, died in Houston on January 4. He retired May 1, 1972, as a com pany vice president and di rector. He was also contact director for the Marine Depart ment from November, 1965, until his retirement. Mr. Venn began his career with the company in 1934 as a junior chemical engineer at Baytown Refinery, rising to manager of the Refining Department in 1955 and to manager of the Marketing Department in 1958. He held senior management positions in Houston and New Orleans before being named a vice president and director in April, 1963. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, a granddaughter, and a brother. Juan M. Leona, 3rd mate, was lost at sea from the Exxon Lexington on November 23 off the Florida coast. His body was recovered on No vember 25. Mr. Lerma joined the fleet in 1966 and later obtained an AB endorsement after taking an Able Seaman's training course sponsored by the Marine Department. He began studying for a 3rd mate's license which he ob tained in 1972. He is survived by his mother, two sisters, and three brothers. He lived in Brownsville, Texas. Joseph R. Henderschott, who retired on August 1,1974, as AB in the ocean fleet, died on December 1 at age 50. He is survived by his widow who lives in Cadiz, Ohio. Mr. Hen derschott joined the fleet as OS in the Esso Annapolis in December, 1952. He sailed for the first time as AB in June, 1955, and continued in this rating in various ships in the fleet until his retirement. Leopold S. Oliveira, 76, died on December 21 at East Fairhaven, Massachusetts, where he lived. Mr. Oliveira retired on June 1, 1963. He joined the company in March, 1948, as second cook in the Esso Binghamton and continued in that rating and as chief cook for nearly all his 15 years' service. He was in the Esso Chester over four years, be ginning with her maiden voy age in October, 1952. Among his survivors is Leopold Oli veira, Jr., chief steward in the fleet, who sailed with his father in the Esso Chester, Esso Gettysburg, and Esso Boston, among other vessels. They were one of the few father and son teams in the fleet at that time. EXXON FLEET NEWS is published every other Monday for active and retired employees of the Marine De partment, Exxon Company, U.S.A. (a division of Exxon Corporation); 0. R. Menton, General Manager. GENE LEGLER...................................Editor Contributions and suggestions are in vited and should be addressed to the Editor, EXXON FLEET NEWS, Exxon Company, U.S.A., P. O. Box 2180, Room 4193, Houston, Texas 77001. January 13, 1975 Page 3 U< u5 5; Pu. "< 6 <GC tZ* CJ > w|i == > lt. \r H UJ EXX-MOR-007929 I AMERICAN FOR CENTER v in . Uftikowich, Fernandes Retire, Plan To Fish, Take Life Easy For A While r i i rTHTEr vINn THE CCjl.LE(TIONS T H P H W lW C u o iT FROM COHIFU She'll Be A U.S. Flag Vessel Exxon USA has awarded a contract for construction of a deep water, semi-submersible drilling rig to Mitsubishi Heavy Indus tries of Japan. The self-propelled rig, shown in the artist's rendering, will be outfitted to drill in water up to 1500 feet deep and can be used in deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Alaska and other areas off the U.S. West Coast. Scheduled for delivery late in 1976, it will meet U.S. Coast Guard specifi cations and will be registered as a U.S. flag vessel. Its opera tion will be coordinated by the Headquarters ExplorationProduction Drilling Organization. This is the first of three floating vessels that Exxon plans to build to help ensure the company of adequate rigs during an anticipated period of accelerated offshore activity. Makes Own Decorations Frank V. White, right, A/ Oiler in the Exxon Chester, brightened up his room over Christmas by purchasing a tree ashore and making his own decorations. He en circled the tree with popcorn strings, attached slices of lem ons and oranges, added red cherries for more color, and cut large ornaments out of paper. He kept a pail filled with popcorn for visitors, like Captain Edwin J. Fellows who dropped by to admire the tree. William Uftikowich and John J. Fernandes retired from the ocean fleet on No vember 1. Mr. Uftikowich said: "My retirement plans are simple: I plan to live each day as it comes, doing whatever I feel like doing that day." He was employed in the fleet on July 24, 1947, as FWT in the Esso Bayway. He became oiler in the Esso New Orleans (2) in December of that same year. About two years later he ob tained a 3rd assistant engi neer's license and sailed in that capacity for the first time on October 14, 1949, while aboard the Marine Leader. He obtained his 2nd assistant engineer's license in Novem ber, 1951, and his 1st assis tant's license in August, 1954. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Uftikowich was a regular relieving 1st assistant engi neer. Mr. Uftikowich lives in Newark, New Jersey. John J. Fernandes, who lives in New Bedford, Mas sachusetts, said, on his re tirement, that he planned to take life easy and enjoy his new house. "My wife Helena and I will also do some fish ing, as we live one block from the ocean. It has been a pleasure to work for the com pany where I met a lot of fine Li men and made many good friends during my years at sea. I wish them all good sail ing." Mr. Fernandes first began his seagoing career in August, 1941 as 2nd cook aboard the Josia Macy. He re signed later that year and re turned to the fleet in January, 1947, as chief cook. He promoted to chief stewar| the Esso Everett a short later and served in this ca pacity in various ships in the fleet until his retirement. Service Award JOHN E. RHEM, left, AB in the Exxon Baltimore, complied 10 years' service on De|Biber 18. He was congratulated by Captain Walter Brelsford who presented him with a tie tac on behalf of the company. EXX-MOR-007930