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TH F 1IN IV F P Q IT V / t c r r v * Photo-Taking Resumed New Dec^ En&ne Employees Take Orientation Course % a-=:^ * !r-'* - ' sA REMEMBER THIS MAN? He is Photographer W. A. Read who is boarding ships again at Baytown to take photos of individual crew members for new identifi cation cards. Mr. Read be gan taking pictures early this year, but problems were encountered in the laminating process for each card and only recently were they solved. Since then, some 300 employees have received the cards and photo taking has now been resumed. Arrangements are being made to photograph employees in ships that do not call at Baytown at a later date. NEWLY HIRED Deck and Engine employees attended an orientation program in the Hous ton Office during the week of September 8. The new officers met with Headquarters man agers to learn about the company and the Marine Department and its operation. In the top photo Deck Department officers, from the left, are: Richard E. Beekman, Califor nia Maritime Academy; Jon W. Zinke, State University of New York Maritime Academy; Louis N. Weltmann, Jr., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; and Stuart W. McRobbie, State University of New York Maritime Academy. Standing, from left are; Nathan Carr, former unlicensed employee who was rehired earlier this year after he obtained his 3rd mate's li cense; Eric F. Schiller, U.S. Merchant Marine IP News Program Premiers "NBC News Update," spon sored by Exxon, premiered re cently on the nationwide NBC television network. The new igram airs each night at 9, EDT. It is a 50-second briefing of late-breaking news followed by a 10-second com mercial message from Exxon. It is network television's first regularly scheduled prime time news summary. --; t 'STTiT-T/1.*-:...;;?, -r--: ..-i ,---s --fe; --kr Academy; and Emilio Fernandez Sierra, Mas sachusetts Maritime Academy. Not shown is Mark Pierce, Maine Maritime Academy, who has been an employee since 1973. In bottom photo, Engine Department officers are, seated from the left; Michael G. Haluska, Maine Maritime Academy; Joseph M. DePaso, State University of New York Maritime Acad emy; Charles C. Blatchley, III, Maine Maritime Academy; Thomas A. St. Pierre, Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Wilbert A. Gomes, unli censed employee in the fleet who obtained his 3rd assistant engineer's license recently; and Paul Cavanaugh, State University of New York Maritime Academy, who has been em ployed since 1973. -V; *. \r -V ? 4,; EXX-MOR-007879 COPIED FKOM THE COLLECTIONS IN THE CENlWrofTAMERiCAN THF. UNIVERSITY I I P T E V K a t i m c t i h i Derfus Heads Compensation ^Benefits - -Jl. ;. : ' " ------ -- " -. : sr ' ' ^ ':cv . &*w2S- ` V - :>' &Hk /'i. : r -.- v/r* ' - "i V'" 1 S- i-ssark/ ''' , - -* f^'V, / ** Daniel Derfus, left, transfers from Benicia Refinery to replace George C. Brown as head of Compensation and Benefits. George C. Brown, who was named to head the Compen sation and Benefits group in Marine-Administrative in June, 1973, is the new Employee Relations manager for the company's Exploration De partment, Western Division, at Denver. He has been replaced by Daniel J. Derfus, who was previously senior analyst in communications and labor re lations at Benicia Refinery. Eye-Catching Stripe May Save Dunking jf ' ,,' ~i Joined Company In 1969 Soon after his discharge from the Army as a 1st Lieu tenant, Mr. Derfus joined the company in October, 1969, as personnel development ad visor on the Employee Rela tions corporate training staff in Houston. In October, 1971, he became head of the Em ployee Relations personnel office in the Marketing Depart ment's credit card and ac counting centers in Houston where he remained until July, 1973, when he began his as signment as senior analyst at Benicia. Mr. Derfus holds a BS De gree from Marquette Uni versity and a Master's Degree in industrial relations from the University of Minnesota. `yi ' i S Cl TOUCHING UP a wide painted stripe around the edge of the deck on Exxon Barge No. 9 at Norfolk is Barge Captain Nor man W. Alligood. The stripe was laid down recently to plainly mark the edge of the deck. "The chain guard still provides the main protection, Chief Engineers Leavins, Porus Retire; 67 Years Total Service Two chief engineers, repre senting a total of 67 years of company service, were honored at a retirement cere mony in Houston recently. Chief Engineer Nello Lea vins had 37 years, 7 months of service and Chief Engineer Edward J. Porus had 33 years, 6 months. Chief Leavins began his seagoing career in April, 1934, when he boarded the S/S S. B. Hunt as messboy. He ad vanced to wiper and fireman in this same vessel, but left the ship for other employment in October, 1934. Rehired As Wiper He was rehired in February, 1940, as wiper in the Esso Bayway, and advanced to fire man/watertender in this same vessel. He later became store keeper and machinist in other vessels in the fleet. In 1943, Mr. Leavins attended the U.S. Maritime Service Training School at New London, Con necticut, and obtained his 3rd assistant engineer's license, joining the Fred W. Weller, Jr. in that capacity. After an but the 12-inch-wide stripe that runs entirely around the deck serves as an extra warn ing, especially at night when employees may be working near the edge of the deck dur ing loading and discharging operations. It's mainly an eyecatcher," said Captain Alli good. Another barge in the Nor folk fleet, Exxon Barge No. 22, also has the stripe and in ad dition the inside of the pumproom was painted white to help reduce the temperature and improve its attractiveness. This was at the suggestion of Barge Captain Willie G. Berry. All Butterworth covers on both barges were painted white also. August Equity Units $9.60 The Thrift Fund trustee has advised that the value of each unit in the equity portfolio as of the last business day in August 1975 is $9.60. assignment with War Em; gency Tankers, Inc., where acquired his 2nd assistant's license, he returned to the Esso fleet. By June, 1945, he had his 1st assistant's license 47 and in August, 1949, he be came the proud possessor of a chief engineer's license. Mr. Leavins was a home steader aboard the Esso Charleston, from 1946 to 1950, and the Esso Havana from 1950 to 1955. He filled his first assignment as chief engi neer in the Havana and served in this capacity in various ves sels in the fleet, retiring as regular chief engineer in the Exxon Boston. Mi Chief Leavins and his wife live in Mobile, Alabama. "I have a woodworking shop and I plan to spend a lot of time in it,'' he said. "But right now. my daughters are keeping me busy. One is getting married soon and the other has sented me with a new granny daughter." Porus To Take It Easy Although Chief Engineer Edward J. Porus plans to "just take life easy" during his retirement--for a while, at least--he had a very active working career, both at sea and ashore. Mr. Porus began the sea going part of his career in July, 1940, as wiper in the S/S Beacon. He might have had early feelings of insecur ity because the Beacon was tied up and taken out of ser vice 12 days later. But within a few days, he went to sea in the Esso Concord. Pro gressing to fireman and oiler during the next several years, he obtained his 3rd assistant engineer's license in Decem ber, 1943, and about a month later he joined the S/S George W. Barnes in this pacity. During his next vac tion, in October, he got his 2nd assistant's license, rejoin- (See RETIREMENTS, page 4) Page 2 Exxon Fleet News EXX-MOR-007880 COPIFI.) FROM THE COLLECTIONS IN THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN HlSTOIt THF. 1JNI V f-M ^IT Y HP TPY A C A T A I P T U I The Need To Know One's Self Cynthia Jeffcoat writes: "I .ave been sailing as a messperson for almost a year and in my free time I write poetry. My latest poem is titled: What is it like to be a seaman and a woman? My answer is this: Have you ever felt the wind and sea? Or seen the moon and stars shining in their own light? How long has it been since you felt your soul grow, as the morning light? Getting away from the entrapment of everyday shore life? How v/ell do you know one's self? This is why I came to sea-- to find me! Bear Hunters Find Eriksen s Note A bottle containing a note, tossed overboard more than ; Two years ago, was found just i^kently and returned to the '^tossee." On December 4, 1972, while in the Exxon Newark outbound from Drift River. Alaska. Kjeld R. Eriksen, 2nd pump man, threw a bottle overboard containing a note asking the finder to let him know when and where it was found. He offered a $2 reward. Mr. Eriksen had nearly for gotten about the incident when on July 7, 1975, he re ceived a letter informing him that his note had been found. The letter was sent by an Army sergeant who, along with a friend, was on a bear hunting trip when they discovered the bottle on a beach at MontaQue Island in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on May 14. The sergeant pointed out that in addition to shooting a 600pound brown bear, finding the bottle and the note was one of high points of their hunttrip. The two men said /^tnat they also found an old torpedo and a 24-inch glass float from Japan. Mr. Eriksen also wrote Fleet News that while aboard the Exxon San Francisco discharg ing cargo at Paulsboro re cently, a homing pigeon alighted on one of the masts. "We next went to Bayway to discharge the balance of the cargo and Walter, as we named him, stayed aboard, although he was not restrained in any way," Mr. Eriksen said, and added: "After leaving Bayway, we built a cage for Walter so he wouldn't take off when we got too far from shore. He was fed and watered and made the voyage with us to Baytown and back to Paulsboro where we let Walter out of his cage. He took off, circled the ship sev eral times, and flew away for parts unknown. If anyone asks, we can truthfully say that the Exxon San Francisco is for the birds," he wrote. Employee's Daughter Writes 'Thanks' Each year, for the past five years, an average of seven sons and/or daughters of Ma rine Department employees has been attending institu tions of higher learning with the aid of Teagle scholar ships. One of the most recent graduates who completed school with scholarship aid is Donna M. Ebanks, daughter of Irvy H. Ebanks, 3rd mate in the ocean fleet. She writes: "I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing on August 30. I want to thank the Marine Department and the scholarship committee for the Teagle scholarship which I received during my senior year. I start work on October 6 at Tampa General Hospital in the cardiac surgical unit." The next deadline for sub mitting scholarship applica tions is January 1, 1976, for the regular Walter Teagle scholarships, and June 15, 1976, for nursing scholarships. For additional information on the scholarship program and eligibility call the Hous ton Office (713) 221-6511. 2 0.25 0. 5 % INCREASE IN FUEL CONSUMPTION VS DECREASE IN BOILER FEED TEMPERATURE 10 15 20 25 30 DECREASE IN BOILER FEED TEMP. -F (BASE FEED TEMP VARIES WITH PLANT) Saving Energy Effect Of Low Boiler Feed Temperature On Fuel Economy WHEN THE boiler feed water temperature is al lowed to slip below the design level, fuel con sumption goes up as shown on the chart. For example, a 10 F. drop in temperature would in crease fuel consumption and costs for each ship as shown at the right. This assumes that the vessel is at sea 60% of the time and the fuel price is $11.13 per barrel. Vessel Bbl. per day Exxon San Francisco Exxon Baton Rouge $0.83 Exxon Philadelphia Exxon Houston Exxon New Orleans 0.86 Exxon Baltimore Exxon Boston Exxon Gettysburg Exxon Jamestown Exxon Lexington Exxon Washington Exxon Seattle 0.78 1.05 Exxon Bangor Exxon Chester Exxon Florence Exxon Huntington Exxon Newark 0.6 Cost per year $2,032 2,096 1,908 2,579 1,463 Obituary Frank J. Gross who retired on May 1, 1975 died in the Bronx, New York, on September 8. He was 60. Mr. Gross began his ca reer in the fleet in October, 1948, as messman in the Wallace E. Pratt. He later resigned from the fleet, returning in January, 1950, as messman in the Esso Bing hamton. He sailed in various Engine Department ratings and was A/Oiler in the Exxon Phila delphia when he retired. He is survived by his widow and a son. Gilmore Henderson, who retired in 1969 as 2nd assistant engineer in the Esso New York died on September 14. He lived in Wills Point, Texas, and was 61. Mr. Henderson began his seagoing career with Esso in 1939 as mess man in the Elisha Walker, and later served as 2nd cook and wiper in this vessel. In 1940, he moved up to fireman in the C. A. Canfield, then to oiler in the Esso Scranton. His first assignment on his license was in the Esso Scran ton as 3rd assistant in 1944. Later he was 2nd assistant in the Esso Utica and 1st assistant in the Esso Greensboro. He is survived by his widow. Serveriano R. Rivera, who retired as messman in February. 1958, died on August 11 at Brooklyn, New York. He was 82. Mr. Rivera joined the Esso fleet in 1932 and shipped out in Steward's Depart ment ratings for several years. He transferred to the Engine Depart ment and served as wiper, store keeper, and fireman. During WWII he was aboard the Chester O. Swain where he survived a devas tating explosion when the vessel was in the harbor of Algiers. Mr. Rivera, who finished his career as officer's messman. is survived by a nephew. September 22, 1975 Page 3 EXX-MOR-007881 COHIf-U FROM THE COLLECTIONS IN THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN HiSTOIt 5f At a retirement ceremony held in Houston, O. R. Menton presented a clock-barometer to Edward J. Porus, left photo, and a chafing dish to Nello Leavins. Other company service awards were also presented at the time. Mr. Porus' retirement was effective July 1 and Mr. Nello retired on September 1. RETIREMENTS Continued from page 1 ing the Barnes in that rank on November 6, 1943. The following April he began a 6 month's assignment with War Emergency Tankers, Inc. Returning to the Esso fleet, Mr. Porus wasted Utile time raising his grade to 1st assis tant engineer, and then to chief engineer. He later ac cepted assignments as repair inspector and for 14 years he served in this capacity with Esso Shipping Company, Esso Standard Oil Company, Esso Tankers, Inc., and Humble Oil & Refining Company. In Janu ary, 1971, he opted to return to sea and became regular chief engineer in the Exxon Jamestown where he served until retirement. Mr. Porus and his wife and son live in Houston. Marine General Manager O. R. Menton congratulated the two retiring chief engi neers for their long and faith ful service. "We are proud of your accomplishments and of the many contributions that you have made to the fleet over the years,'' he said. Chief Engineer Nello Leavins, left, proudly shows retirement cake presented to him and shared by his shipmates on his last voyage in the Exxon Boston. The Steward's Department also prepared a special steak dinner in his honor. The crew presented him with a cash gift. Paul E. Genest, Roberto J. DeBarros Retire To Take Life Easy For A While Paul E. Genest retired Sep tember 1 as 2nd mate in the fleet. His last vessel was the Exxon San Francisco. Mr. Genest was employed as AB in the Esso Manh attan in January, 1948. The following month he sailed in his first assignment as 3rd mate in the Burlington. He later became 2nd mate in this same vessel. In December of that same year, he sailed as chief mate in the Livingston Roe. Mr. Genest left the company in 1949 and returned in 1952 to continue his career in the fleet until his retirement. He and his wife live in Swampscott, Massachusetts. They have a son, Paul, who is now a candidate for a Master's De gree in Marine Biology at Southeastern Massachusetts University. "I plan to spend much of my retirement as captain of my own boat--a 34-foot lobster boat--which I use strictly for pleasure," Mr. Genest said. "When the boat is in winter storage, my wife and I plan to travel so I want to warn my many friends in the Exxon fleet that 1 might be ringing their doorbells some fine day." DeBarros Was A/Oiler A/Oiler Roberto J. DeBar ros, who lives in East Pro^^ dence, Rhode Island, retir^^ July 1. He joined the fleet in December, 1949, as utilityman in the Esso Annapolis and sailed as wiper for the first time in the Esso Hartford in March, 1953. He became fire man in the Esso Newark in September, 1957, and first sailed as oiler in March, 1965, in the Esso Jamestown. He sailed in various ships as oiler and A/oiler until his re tirement from the Exxon Lex ington. Remember If you have a question on Benefits, the number to call is 713-221-6511 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); O. Menton, General Manager. GENE LEGLER ................ EdTM 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 4045, Houston, Texas 77001. Page 4 Exxon Fleet News EXX-MOR-007882