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cornu from the collections in the center for american HisToif THE UNIVERSITY OFTEXAS A T A u s t in , afre3oitrnaI of Cammerer NEW YORK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1962 Tanker Setup Girds to Meet Pipeline Peril Humble Oil Co. Planning Supersbip Automation, Crew Cuts, Cost Paring By DON O'SHEA A gigantic pipeline project now under construction, de signed to pump refined petro leum products from the prime Texas-Gulf Coast supply area to New York harbor, may not tura out to be the threat to U. S. coastwise tanker owners as originally feared. The largest American-flag tank er operator believes that it can offer stiff competition to the $360 million Colonial pipeline by using supertankers, instituting ship board automation and reducing crews. This operation is expected to effect major economies in coastal oil vessel use. From Texas to NY [The Colonial pipeline, an enter prise of nine oil firms, is to ex tend some 1,600 miles from Hous ton, Tex., to Staten Island, N. Y. Ground was broken at the hub of the line at Marietta, Ga., on July 20.1 Humble Oil and Refining Co., a wholly-owned domestic affiliate of Standard Oil Co., N. J., out lined to The Journal of Com merce, some of its plans for fu ture tank ship fleet operations. In. a telephone interview with Joseph Andreae, assistant gen eral manager, marine division, at the company's offices in Houston, Tex., it was acknowledged that a statement was made to the com pany's employes disclosing plans to reduce costs in order to "re main competitive and stay in the business of transporting oil by tanker." Scope of Plans Some of those plans were out lined by the marine division gen eral manager as follows: a Continuing to improve the existing fleet by providing equip ment which would enable sea going personnel to perform their jobs at maximum efficiency; a Modernizing the fleet by re tiring the remaining three T-size oilers, each of about 15,500 tons carrying capacity within the next year, thus limiting ships to the 27,000-49,000 deadweight ton class. Mr. Andreae said that Humble, "moreover, is actively consider ing the possibility of building even larger oilers of a simplified design." He said, however, that he could not discuss details at this time. Finally, in order to reduce the cost of manning: the carriers, the firm would reduce the crew complement by seven unlicensed men per vessel on the smaller Humble Plans Superships Tanker Owner Girding To Meet Pipeline Threat (Continued from First Page) barrel delivery cost estimated at ships and by nine men on the roughly 35 cents to this area. larger vessels. In regards to the crew reduc Industry sources also pointed out that Humble's oil product market in the Northeast could tions, the official indicated that attain an edge in fuel sales since "generous allowances in the form the company would be hauling] of early retirement or severance cargo in their own tankers at j pay for those not eligible for lower costs. ! early retirement, are included in the company's thinking." May Force Pause ! Backs Big Tankers This "rolled-up-sleeves fighting] attitude"' by the big supplier may' The large economy-size tanker force a pause in thinking any concept planned by Humble Oil further evaluation by those who1 was also advocated recently by were prepared to souhd the death Edwin M. Hood, president of the knell for U. S. coastwise tanker I Shipbuilders Council of America, movements. in a proposal submitted to Mari The Colonial pipeline, the main time Administrator Donald W. portion of which is expected to Alexander. Mr. Hood suggested be completed by January, 1963, is that the government finance an expected to pump through about economy-type tanker that would 600,000 barrels daily of refined enable shipowners to compete petroleum products at the outset, with the Colonial line venture. eventually reaching atjout one Market observers for the most million barrels in a few years. part were inc&ned to agree that The line, varying in size from 36 a big oiler making extensive use to 22 inches, is expected to be of automation , could favorably fully operative by October next compete with the pipelines' per year. ................................................................................mm EXX-MOR-007800 s use. is<u SSUSl t Reseating Tool for Cargo Valves Pictured here are two views of a new valve seat resurfacer for 12" cargo valves. The tool was designed by Port Engineer T. J. McTaggart to provide a more economical and convenient method of cutting valve seats right in the tanks. To operate the tool, it is lowered into the valve until the cutter is slightly above the valve seat. Then the spider (cross piece near top) is secured to the body of the valve by the bonnet studs. A four-spoke feed ad juster is then turned to put a slight pressure on the cutter, which is turned by a ratchet wrench or air motor. The cutting tool weighs about 80 lbs. and is self centering, almost guaranteeing a perfect reseating TAFFRAIL TALK Miss Sheila Ann Galloway, daughter of William M. Galloway, Second Mate in the Esso Gloucester, has been awarded a Teagle Nursing Scholarship to attend the Tomlinson Adult Education Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. * ** Mrs. Judith Reid, one of eight rescued persons in the Ketch Seafever (EFN, Aug. 23, 1962) sent a very complimentary letter of thanks to M. J. Rathbone, President of the Jersey company. "We will be eternally thankful to Esso . . Mrs. Reid said. "Will you be so kind as to pass our gratitude on to the Captain of the Esso Lexington and his crew. I wanted you to know of their marvelous efforts on our behalf. * ** Some seagoing menhave been unaware of a provision in the HealthService. Inc.hospital ization contract that makes coverage available for unmarried dependent children, aged 19 to 23. This provision is at the end of the certificate and is titled "Sponsored Dependents'' ('sometimes called Student Sponsored Dependents). The cost of this coverage, $5.12 per month, can be deducted from tax-paid Thrift Fund balances. (continued on page 4) job. A double spherical thrust bearing under the feed screw makes the cutter easy to turn and prevents chattering. The first valve reseater has been placed aboard the Esso Jamestown for testing. The MIS-Adventures of J-SWlB\fW)NE W,c FRACTURE Here's a side-splitting situation that isn't funny. Mac was helping to put the gangway out to the dock, got caught between said object and the ship's rail. Result was a little rough on his ribs even though they're fairly well padded. Maneuvering the ship's gangway is, as you all know, a group effort and group efforts require teamwork. Everyone in the group should know just what is going to be done and someone should call the signals. "Playing it by ear" is too apt to result in fractures for even the sure-footed, let alone those prone to stumble. S u_ a. U EXX-MOR-007801 Because gasoline stocks in the Norfolk and Washington, D.C. area were running unusually low, the Esso Jamestown made a fast passage from Baytown to Sewells Point, Sept. 13-16. She made the run in three days, 8% hrs. with a twograde, full cargo, gaining one tide (eight to 10 hrs.) less than her normal time. * ** Stamp collectors may be interested in a new portfolio by Malcolm C. Dizer, retired Purser, who lives at 320 E. 42nd St., New York 17, N. Y. Entitled "Philatelic Tributes to the World Wide Crusade for the Peaceful Use of the Atom", the three-part portfolio has a first day, hand cancelled "Atoms for Peace" stamp of July 28, 1955, a similarly treated United Nations issue of Feb. 10, 1958 and the 4^ stamp of July 28, 1962, SERVICE EMBLEM AWARDS ft 30 YEARS ft Ferdinand Villamore Chief Engineer June 19, 1961 Claud J. Lawson Chief Engineer April 16, 1962 20 YEARS ft Ralph F. Mazzucco Chief Mate June 30, 1958 Lawton M. Williams 1st Asst. Engr February 24 1961 George M. Baptista Chief Steward July 12, 1961 ft 10 YEARS ft Frank H. Freundlich Feb. 13, 1955 Richard C. Edwards Sept. 1, 1959 Paul L. Timms Feb. 13, 1960 Manuel Perillo Oct. 8, 1960 Gilbert L. Gilmore Carmine G. Marobella Feb. 26, 1961 Francisco S. Rocha Mar. 1, 1961 A!v A. Maras Mar. 7, 1961 Vincent R. Talaoc Mar. 7, 1961 Sheldon S. Eaton Yismael Coronado Mar. 17, 1961 Raimundo SiWa Mar. 16, 1961 Axel G. Ekman Mar. 18, 1961 Auriel T. Hall Mar. 28, 1961 Joao B. Spencer honoring the late Senator Brien McMahon, of Connecticut. The Senator was a "one-man cru sade" to create the Atomic Energy Commission. Mr. Dizer, 75, will be remembered for having made a trip around the world, financed by his postage stamp sales (EFN, June 30, 1960). The new portfolio, his 21st creation, sells for $3.50 with single stamps and $5 with blocks of fqur. . WORDS OF THE WISE There is no readier way for a man to bring his own worth into question than by endeavoring to detract from the worth of other men. -- Tillotson __ * __ Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours. -- Swedish proverb New Company Telephone Number On Sept. 17 a new' telephone system was put into effect at Company headquarters. The old Humble number has been discontinued and all employee extension numbers in Houston have been changed. The new: Humble number is CApitol 1-3636. There is also a newly established Humble Infor mation Center at CApitol 1-4586. For long distance calls, the Houston area code is 713. Under the new' system, known as Centrex, each employee's extension can be dialed directly from outside. In other words, incoming calls will not go through the switchboard when the caller dials CA 1 and the individual's extension. Copies of a new' back page for the telephone directory for ships' personnel, giving extensions of key Marine Dept, men in Houston, have been sent to vessels. There has been no change in the Baytown Refinery number. RECENT RETIREMENTS Pumpman Melvin M. Wilson retired Sept.l w'ith more than 19 years of Company service. He was Wiper and Oiler for his first few' years in the fleet but since Aug. 1, 1945. when he joined the Esso Dover, he sailed continuously as Pumpman. His last ships were the Esso Scranton and Esso Greenville. In addition to his tanker service. Mr. Wilson was in the U. S. Army for nearly a year during World Wrar II and was a U. S. Naval Reservist for four years. Mr. Whlson lives in Texas City. Texas, a con venient location for one w'ho enjoys fishing. He has two children. Patricia. 19 and William, 17.