| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1754 - BURTON.PDF | By order dated 5 December 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, Cal., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for twelve months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as an AB seaman on board SS GOLDEN BEAR under authority of
the document above captioned, on or about 2 March 1967, Appellant
wrongfully assaulted and battered a fellow member of the crew, one
Henry Taylor, by cutting him with a knife.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel but did not appear in person. Appellant's counsel entered
a plea of not guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of two witnesses and voyage records of GOLDEN BEAR.
Counsel for Appellant, on 29 March 1967, asked for time to obtain Appellant's personal appearance. On reconvening of 24
October 1967, counsel advised that he had been unable to
communicate with Appellant, and asked for more time. Continuance
was granted until 28 November 1968, with the understanding that if
no communication with Appellant were established by that date, the
case "would be submitted,"
On 5 December 1967 (with on record of any proceedings on 28
November 1967), the Examiner entered a decision and order
suspending Appellant's documents for a period of twelve months. | Appeal No. 1754 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/13/1969 | 3/13/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1755 - RYAN | By order dated 7 August 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New Orleans, Lousiana suspended Appellant's license
and seaman's documents for six months on twelve months' probation
upon finding him guilty of negligence. The specification found
proved alleges that while serving as a third assistant engineer on
board the United States SS ANNISTON VICTORY under authority of the
document and license above described, on or about 26 May 1968,
Appellant did while standing his routine sea watch between the
hours of 0000 and 0400, negligently allow fuel oil to be pumped on
deck aft dueto overflowing number five center double bottom tank
while transforming fuel oil to it from number one port double
bottom tank.
At the hearing, appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony | Appeal No. 1755 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/18/1969 | 3/18/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1756 - ADDITION | By order dated 20 June 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Galveston, Texas, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six months outright plus three months on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
Specifications found proved allege that while serving as a third
assistant on board SS NORINA under authority of the document and
license above captioned on or about 16 April 1967, Appellant
wrongfully had whiskey in his possession and wrongfully became
intoxicated.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
The Examiner entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of NORINA and the testimony of the master and the secondassistant engineer of the vessel.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written decision
in which he concluded that the charge and two specifications had
been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of six months outright
plus three months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1756 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/20/1969 | 3/20/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1757 - SCHEPIS | By order dated 22 December 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's license for one year, plus one year on two years'
probation, upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as master of
SS WILD RANGER under authority of the document and license above
captioned, on or about 30 May and 8 September 1967, Appellant
wrongfully confined a member of his crew in an area forward of the
collision bulkhead that was not safe and commensurate with the
offenses committed for certain periods of time. (It was stipulated
prior to arraignment that the words "commensurate with the
offense[s] committed" were to be construed as meaning "not
reasonably required to maintain custody of the person involved.")
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of three witnesses and several documents.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony,
that of two other witnesses, and several documents.
The Examiner entered four documents as his own exhibits. | Appeal No. 1757 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/1/1969 | 4/1/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1758 - BROUSSARD | By order dated 12 February 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months upon finding him guilty of
negligence. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as operator on board M/V CAT ISLAND under authority of the
document and license above captioned, on or about 27 June 1967,
Appellant failed to maintain a proper lookout, thereby contributing
to a collision between CAT ISLAND and M/V JANE G.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
By stipulation, there was introduced into evidence the
testimony of two persons aboard JANE G, and the deckhand of CAT ISLAND, taken and recorded in earlier proceedings. Appellant
personally testified before the Examiner.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of three months. | Appeal No. 1758 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/9/1969 | 4/9/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1759 - LACY | By order dated 30 January 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months upon finding proved a charge of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as an AB seaman on board SS TRANSCARIBBEAN under authority
of the document above captioned Appellant:
(1) failed to perform duties on 5 July 1968 at Subic
Bay,R.P.;
(2) failed to perform duties by reason of intoxication on 30
July 1968, at Manila, R.P.;
(4) failed to perform duties because of intoxication on 13
August 1968 at Yokohama, Japan;
(5) failed to perform duties because of intoxication on 23
August 1968, at sea; and while so serving aboard SS HARVARD VICTORY,
(6) failed to perform duties on 22 November 1968, a Cam Ranh
Ray, RVN; and
(7) failed to perform duties on 25 November 1968, at Cam Ranh
Bay, RVN.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of TRANSCARIBBEAN and HARVARD VICTORY.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of six months. | Appeal No. 1759 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/2/1969 | 5/2/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1760 - POMPEY | By order dated 9 September 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months plus six months on twelve months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as first cook on board SS
SANTA MARIA under authority of the document above captioned, on or
about 27 April 1968, Appellant wrongfully assaulted and battered
with his hand a fellow crewmember, Arthur Eggenberg, causing
injury, while the vessel was at sea.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of Authur Eggenberg, some relevant photographs of Eggenbert, and voyage records of SANTA MARIA.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of
five witnesses, including his own, certain medical records, and a
record of a notice of claim filed with the owner of SANTA MARIA,
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a decision in
which he concluded that the charge and specification had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all documents
issued to Appellant for a period of six months plus six months on
twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1760 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/2/1969 | 5/2/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1761 - RAFANELLI | By order dated 31 July 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, revoked Appellant's
seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as carpenter
on board SS WINTHROP VICTORY under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 23 January 1968, at Pusan, Korea, Appellant:
(1) assaulted and battered another crew member, one Jacovis
Biskinis, with a piece of pipe;
(2) assaulted and battered Biskinis with a hammer;
(3) threatened bodily harm to Biskinis;
(4) assaulted and battered another crew member, one Dallas
Wenn, with fists;
(5) assaulted and battered Dallas Wenn with a hammer; and
(6) on 24 January 1968, at Pusan, Korea, threatened the life
of Biskinis.
At the hearing, Appellant was elected to act as his own
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of four witnesses, a voyage record of WINTHROP VICTORY, and a
sketch showing a partial deck plan on which witnesses located
events testified to. | Appeal No. 1761 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/1/1969 | 5/1/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1762 - PECK | By order dated 28 May 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months plus three months on nine months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as radio officer on board
SS PRESIDENT TAFT under authority of the document and license above
captioned, on or about 26 August 1967, Appellant wrongfully
absented himself from the vessel, at Manila, Republic of the
Philippines, for approximately eight and one half hours beyond the
posted sailing time of the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
In view of the grounds for appeal stated no recitation of the
presentation of evidence is needed. | Appeal No. 1762 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/19/1969 | 5/19/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1763 - GONZALEZ | By order dated 25 April 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for twelve months upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as a
messman on board SS EXFORD under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 16 December 1967, at Seville, Spain,
Appellant:
(1) assaulted and battered the chief mate by
slamming a door into his face;
(2) wrongfully had intoxicating liquor in his
possession aboard the vessel;
(3) disobeyed a lawful order of the master to open
his locker; and
(4) assaulted and battered the master by striking him in the face.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of EXFORD, and the testimony of the master and the chief
mate.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of
another crewmember and his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a decision in
which he concluded that the charge and four specifications had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of twelve months. | Appeal No. 1763 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/19/1969 | 5/19/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1764 - SCHMIDT | By order dated 22 June 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, N. Y., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for seven months plus six months on eighteen months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as second
mate on board SS AMERICAN TRAPPER under authority of the document
and license above captioned, on or about 22 February 1967,
Appellant, at Hoboken, N. J.:
(1) assaulted and battered another member of the
crew, one Calvin L. Singletary, and
(2) created a disturbance by resisting arrest by
Hoboken, N. J. police officers.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification. The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of AMERICAN TRAPPER, the testimony of a Hoboken, N. J.,
police officer, and the deposition of Calvin L. Singletary.
Appellant offered no evidence in defense, but the
Investigating Officer presented a sworn statement which Appellant
had asked him to present.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a decision in
which he concluded that the charge and specifications had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of seven months plus six
months on eighteen months' probation. | Appeal No. 1764 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/16/1969 | 5/16/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1765 - GILLEN | By order dated 3 October 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months on eighteen months' probation
upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found
proved allege that while serving as operator of M/V CAPT. GILLEN
under authority of the license above captioned, Appellant:
(1) from 10 through 18 August 1968, both dates included, and
from 20 through 27 August 1968, both dates included,
wrongfully operated the vessel by carrying more than six
passengers, without the vessel's having a valid
certificate of inspection, and
(2) on 28 August 1968, willfully operated the vessel with
more than six passengers aboard without the vessel's
having a valid certificate of inspection.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of one witness and one document. The Investigating Officer and
Counsel joined in entering nine stipulations on the record.
Appellant offered in evidence two documents.
The Examiner entered in evidence a pre-hearing memorandum
filed by Appellant.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and both
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of six
months on eighteen months' probation. | Appeal No. 1765 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/16/1969 | 5/16/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1712 - KELLY | By order dated 19 January 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, Cal. suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for nine months on eighteen months' probation
upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found
proved allege that while serving as an AB seaman on board SS
SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY under authority of the document above
described, on or about 30 November 1967, Appellant wrongfully
failed to perform his assigned duties between 0800 and 1700 at
Vungtau, Vietnam, and, on 26 December 1967, wrongfully failed to
join the vessel on its departure from Yokohama, Japan.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence certain
voyage records of SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY.
In defense, Appellant offered evidence in extenuation.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved by plea. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of nine
months plus nine months on eighteen months' probation. | Appeal No. 1712 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/3/1968 | 7/3/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1713 - DERRICK | By order dated 11 December 1967, an examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, Calif., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for twelve months outright plus twelve months on
twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
the specifications found proved allege that while serving as an
oiler on board SS GOPHER STATE under authority of the document
above described, on or about 3 December 1967, Appellant:
(1) wrongfully assaulted and battered the master
of the vessel, and
(2) wrongfully disobeyed a direct order of the
master.
At the hearing, Appellant failed to appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of GOPHER STATE.
Since Appellant did not appear, there was no defense.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and two
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for period of twelve
months outright plus twelve months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1713 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/8/1968 | 7/8/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1714 - STORMER | By order dated 3 March 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, Cal., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for two months on twelve months' probation upon finding
him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege
that while serving as a wiper on board the United States SS
ANNISTON VICTORY under authority of the document above described,
on or about 21 November 1966, Appellant wrongfully absented himself
from the vessel and his duties at Subic Bay, P. R., and on 22
November 1966, at sea, wrongfully failed to perform his assigned
duties. The first specification, as found proved by the Examiner,
was limited to failure to perform duties after 1345, with no
finding that Appellant was, during the period of non-performance of
duty, actually absent from the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of ANNISTON VICTORY and the testimony of the Chief
Engineer.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony,
and that of the other wiper aboard the vessel.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and two
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of two
months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1714 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/8/1968 | 7/8/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1715 - FREDERICK | By order dated 13 July 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for four months finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as an oiler
on board SS ROBIN TRENT under authority of the document Appellant:
(1) on or about 4 and 5 April 1967 wrongfully absented
himself from the vessel and his duties at a foreign port;
(2) on or about 8 April 1967, wrongfully failed to perform
duties at sea; and
(3) on or about 26 April 1967, wrongfully failed to comply
with a lawfully issued subpoena of a Coast Guard Officer
at a domestic port.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced no evidence in view of
the pleas of guilty.
In defense, Appellant offered no evidence, but gave an
explanation as to why he failed to comply with the subpoena.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved by plea. The Examiner then served a written order
on Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of
four months. | Appeal No. 1715 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | | | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1716 - ROWELL | By order dated 25 August 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for six months upon finding him
guilty of negligence. The specification found proved alleges that
while serving as Chief Engineer on board SS WHITTIER VICTORY under
authority of the document and license above described, on or about
11 August 1966, Appellant failed to utilize all available means in
an effort to minimize damage to the vessel's machinery, when
salinity was evident within the vessel's condensate system, thereby
causing the premature failure of the propulsion and auxiliary
electrical plant.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony of two expert witnesses, the testimony of one engineer of the
vessel who was present during most of the critical period aboard
WHITTIER VICTORY, and certain documents.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of the
master of the vessel, his own testimony, and one document relative
to boiler feed water analysis prior to the casualty.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a decision in
which he concluded that the charge and specification had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all documents
issued to Appellant for a period of six months. | Appeal No. 1716 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/12/1968 | 7/12/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1717 - HUDIBURGH | By order dated 15 November 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Baltimore, Md. suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for three months on nine months' probation upon finding
him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege
what while serving as an AB seaman on board SS NANCY LYKES under
authority of the document above described, Appellant:
(1) on 20 September 1967, at Yokosuka, Japan, wrongfully
failed to perform duties between 1300 and 1700 by reason of
intoxication;
(2) at the same time and place, wrongfully had liquor in his
possession;
(3) on 14 October 1967, at Yokosuka, wrongfully failed to
turn to and perform duties in connection with securing the vessel
for sea and unmooring because of intoxication;
(4) at the same time and place wrongfully showed
insubordination to the chief mate my calling him "mentally insane."
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification except the second to which he pleaded guilty.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of NANCY LYKES and the testimony of the chief mate.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and all
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of three
months on nine months' probation. | Appeal No. 1717 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/21/1968 | 7/21/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1718 - BIRD | By order date 26 September 1967, an Examiner of the Unite
States Coast Guard at Galveston, Texas, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months on twelve months' probation
upon finding him guilty of negligence. The specification found
proved alleges that while serving as chief engineer on board SS
LONE STAR STATE under authority of the document and license above
described, on or about 22 May 1967, Appellant wrongfully permitted
the starboard boiler to be operated without sufficient water,
thereby causing damage to the boiler tubes, while the vessel was at
Galveston, Texas.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of four witnesses and a pertinent entry in the vessel's engine log.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of two
witnesses.
After the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written decision in
which he concluded that the charge and specification had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all documents
issued to Appellant for a period of three months on twelve months'
probation. | Appeal No. 1718 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/17/1968 | 7/17/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1719 - EVANS | By order dated 30 October 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, Cal. suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for one month outright plus six months on twelve
month's probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved alleged that while serving as a crew
messman on board SS BRAZIL VICTORY under authority of the document
above described, Appellant:
(1) on or about 21 September 1967 at Saigon, S. Vietnam,
wrongfully disobeyed a direct order to clean his assigned duty
station;
(2) on the same date wrongfully failed to perform his
assigned duties from 1000 through the remainder of the day;
(3) on or about 22 September 1967 wrongfully disobeyed a
direct order of the master to clean his assigned duty spaces;
(5) on or about 23 September 1967, at Newport, S. Vietnam,
wrongfully failed to perform his duties;
(6) on 24 September 1967, at Newport, S. Vietnam, wrongfully
failed to perform duties from 0600 to 0710: and
(7) on 22 September 1967, at Saigon, disobeyed a direct order
of the master to put out a cigarette and stand while an Official
Log Book entry was read to him.
The fourth specification, which alleged that Appellant had
disobeyed a direct order of the master to remain on board during
normal working hours on 22 September 1967, at Saigon, was found
"not proved."
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by non-professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
the second, fifth and sixth specifications, and pleaded not guilty
to the first, third, fourth, and seventh specifications. | Appeal No. 1719 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/26/1968 | 7/26/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1720 - HOWELL | By order dated 31 July 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Mobile, Alabama, revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents upon finding him guilty of incompetency. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as a
fireman/watertender on board SS TEXACO MINNESOTA under authority of
the document above described, on or about 15 December 1966,
Appellant failed to possess the color sense required for a
qualified member of the engine department by 46 CFR 12.15-5(b) and
46 CFR 10.02-5(e)(4), and that the deficiency existed at the time
of hearing.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence certain medical records and the testimony of a Public Health Service
doctor.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence a written medical
opinion and his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order revoking all
documents issued to Appellant, but "with leave granted . . . to
obtain, upon proper application a Merchant Mariner's Document
endorsed in entry ratings. . ." | Appeal No. 1720 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/2/1968 | 8/2/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1721 - CLIFTON | By order dated 2 March 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Houston, Texas, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six months upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as a
fireman-watertender on board SS YORK under authority of the
document above described, on or about 7 June 1965, Appellant
assaulted and battered one Melvin Chandler, a fellow crewmember, by
striking him with his fists, and on 20 June 1965 wrongfully failed
to perform duties between 0000 and 0800 by reason of being under
the influence of alcohol.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence certain
voyage records of YORK, the testimony of Chandler, depositions of three other witnesses, and, by stipulation with counsel, a
handwritten statement of another witness.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and both
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of six
months. | Appeal No. 1721 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/16/1968 | 8/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1722 - BLAIR | By order dated 14 November 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for two months outright plus four months on
twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving under
authority of the document and license above described, Appellant:
(1) as second mate, deserted SS AMERICAN HAWK at Osaka,
Japan, on 7 June 1966, and
(2) as second mate wrongfully failed to join SS HERMINA at
Charleston, S.C., on 24 May 1967.
At the hearing, Appellant elect to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of AMERICAN HAWK and HERMINA.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and both
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of two
months outright plus four months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1722 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/13/1968 | 9/13/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1723 - TOMPKINS | By order dated 30 March 1967, and Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for six months upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that
while serving as an oiler on board SS BEAVER VICTORY under
authority of the document above described, Appellant:
(1) on or about 31 December 1966, wrongfully failed to join
the vessel at Yokohoma, Japan, and
(2) on or about 29 and 30 January 1967, at Ving Tem, Viet
Nam, and on 13 February 1967 at Yokohama, Japan,
wrongfully failed to perform duties.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of BEAVER STATE.
Since Appellant did not appear, there was no defense.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of six months. | Appeal No. 1723 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/23/1968 | 9/23/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1724 - LEVY | By order dated 7 June 1967, and Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as a boatswain on board the SS DURANGO VICTORY under
authority of the document above described, on or about 25 May 1967,
Appellant wrongfully assaulted and battered the chief mate of the
vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of the chief mate and of a second witness, one Manuel Batista, an
ordinary seaman.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of the
chief engineer of the vessel, who was not an eyewitness to
anything, and his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of six months. | Appeal No. 1724 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/24/1968 | 9/24/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1725 - RIVERA | By order dated 24 January 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months on nine months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved
allege that while serving as an able seaman on board SS EXECUTOR
under authority of the document above captioned Appellant:
(1) on or about 8 December 1967 wrongfully failed to report
at a fire and boat drill;
(2) on or about 13 December 1967, at Venice, Italy:
(a) was wrongfully absent from the vessel,
(b) failed to obey an order of the master not to leave
the vessel, and, (c) wrongfully failed to join the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of EXECUTOR.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of three months on nine
months' probation. | Appeal No. 1725 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/16/1968 | 10/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1726 - CARSON | By order dated 4 August 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Baltimore, Md., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six months outright plus nine months on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved allege that while serving as a
maintenance man on board SS AFRICAN STAR under authority of the
document above captioned on or about 14 and 15 March 1967,
Appellant wrongfully absented himself from the vessel at Kwajalein,
Marshall Islands.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of AFRICAN STAR.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved by plea. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of six
months outright plus nine months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1726 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/16/1968 | 10/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1727 - ARNOLD | By order dated 1 February 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Charleston, S.C., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for twelve months outright plus six months on
eighteen months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as an AB
Seaman on board SS AMERICAN REPORTER under authority of the
document above described, Appellant:
(1) on or about 16 December 1966 created a disturbance on
board at Bremerhaven, Germany, because of intoxication;
(2) on or about 22 December 1966, wrongfully absented himself
from the vessel at Liverpool, England;
(3) on or about 24 December 1966, wrongfully failed to
perform duties at sea because of intoxication;
(4) on or about 6 January 1967, wrongfully absented himself
from the vessel at Antwerp, Belgium;
(5) on or about 7 January 1967, wrongfully failed to perform
duties while the vessel was in the Schelde River,
Belgium; and
(6) on or about 19 January 1967, wrongfully failed to join
the vessel at Wilmington, N. C.
At the hearing, Appellant failed to appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of AMERICAN REPORTER.
No evidence was produced in defense. | Appeal No. 1727 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/16/1968 | 10/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1728 - WOOLSEY | By order dated 14 February 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six months upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specification found proved alleges that while serving as an
ordinary seaman on board SS HALAULA VICTORY under authority of the
document above captioned, on or about 2 October 1966, Appellant
deserted the vessel at Bremerhaven, Germany.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of HALAULA VICTORY.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of six months.
The entire decision was served on 27 March 1968. Appeal was
timely filed on 25 April 1968. | Appeal No. 1728 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/16/1968 | 10/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1729 - FELTON | By order dated 25 March 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for four months plus six months on twelve months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as third mate
on board SS BREEN MOUNTAIN STATE under authority of the document
and license above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on or about 2, 3, 8, and 9 February 1968, wrongfully
failed to perform duties by reason of intoxication while the vessel
was at sea;
(2) on or about 5 and 6 February 1968, wrongfully failed to
perform duties by reason of intoxication while the vessel was at
Pusan, Korea;
(3) on or about 23 and 24 February 1968, wrongfully failed to perform duties by reason of intoxication while the vessel was at
Saigon, South Vietnam.
At the hearing held on Portland, Ore., Appellant did not
appear. The Examiner entered a plea of not guilty to the charge
and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE and the testimony of the chiefmate of the vessel.
In defense, Appellant wrote a letter explaining why he had not
appeared for hearing and urging reasons why the second and third
specification should not be found proved. The Examiner made this
letter an exhibit in evidence. | Appeal No. 1729 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/16/1968 | 10/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1730 - MORTAN | By order dated 30 April 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Jacksonville, Fla., after a hearing held at
Savannah, Ga., on 12 April 1968, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for one month outright plus two months on eighteen
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as radio
officer on board SS NORTHWESTERN VICTORY under authority of the
document and license above captioned on or about 14 March 1968,
Appellant wrongfully failed to obey a lawful order of the master to
send a message by radio-telegraph while the vessel was at sea.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced no evidence, in view of
the plea of guilty.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own statement as
to matters in extenuation.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved by plea. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of one
month outright plus two months on eighteen months' probation. | Appeal No. 1730 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/18/1968 | 10/18/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1731 - MILLS | By order dated 4 June 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for three month outright plus three months on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved alleges that while serving as an AB
seaman on board the SS ELIZABETH LYKES under authority of the
document license above captioned, Appellant:
(1)/I/on or about 24 April 1968 wrongfully absented himself
from the vessel from 1300 to 1700, at a foreign port;
(2)/I/on or about 30 April 1968, wrongfully failed to stand a
sea watch from 2000 to 2400, in a foreign port; and
(3)/I/on or about 3 May 1968, wrongfully failed to stand his
watch from 1800 to 2400 at a foreign port.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of ELIZABETH LYKES.
There was no defense.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and three
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of three
months plus three months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1731 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/24/1968 | 10/24/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1732 - FULTON | By order dated 20 May 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for four months on eight months' probation upon finding
him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges
that while serving as chief steward on board SS PHILIPPINE MAIL
under authority of the document above captioned on or about 1 March
1968, Appellant participated in loading on board the vessel, at
Seattle, Washington, eleven television sets which were not
manifested.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of PHILIPPINE MAIL and the testimony of the purser of the
vessel.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence an unsworn statement
R-23, 24.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of four months on eight
months' probation. | Appeal No. 1732 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/28/1968 | 10/28/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1733 - BREK | By order dated 23 January 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for four months upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that
while serving as second assistant Engineer on board SS CAPE SAN
DIEGO under authority of the document and license above described,
on or about 14 December 1967, Appellant wrongfully assaulted and
battered one Peter Tusa, the radio officer, with a dangerous
weapon, a knife the vessel was at sea.
Appellant did not appear at the hearing. The Examiner entered
a plea of not guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of CAPE SAN DIEGO and the testimony of two witnesses.
No defense was offered.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of four months. | Appeal No. 1733 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/28/1968 | 10/28/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1734 - NEMECEK | By order dated 26 May 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, Calif., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for four months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as a fireman/watertender on board SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY
under authority of the document Appellant:
(1) on or about 13 and 14 March 1967, at Cam Ranh, Vietnam,
failed to perform duties by reason of intoxication.
(2) on or about 23 March 1967, at sea, failed to perform
duties;
(3) on or about 23 March 1967, at sea, wrongfully had
intoxicating liquor in his possession;
(4) on or about 23 March 1967, at Nagoya, Japan, failed to
perform assigned duties;
(5) on or about 28 March 1967, at Yokohoma, Japan, failed to
perform assigned duties;
(6) on 4 April 1967, at Da Nang, Vietnam, failed to join the
vessel;
(7) on 6, 7, 8 and 9 April 1967 at Qui Nhon, Vietnam, failed
to perform assigned duties; and
(8) on 21 April 1967, at Vung Tau, Vietnam, wrongfully failed
to perform duties.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification except the fifth to which he pleaded guilty. | Appeal No. 1734 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/6/1968 | 11/6/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1735 - ROGAN | By order dated 20 June 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months on six months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved
allege that while serving as a wiper on board the United States SS
KINGS POINT under authority of the document above described, on or
about 21 May 1967, Appellant, at Saigon, S. Vietnam:
(1) wrongfully used foul and abusive language to the Chief
engineer of the vessel, and
(2) wrongfully created a disturbance on board the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduce in evidence an entry form
the Official Log Book of KINGS POINT and asked for a postponement
until later that day to obtain the testimony of the Chief engineer
who had been required to be aboard the ship for a "shift" on the
morning of the hearing on 15 June 1967. The Examiner properly held
that a prima facie case had been made out the voyage records and
that the presence of the chief engineer might not be required. He
then permitted the defense to be heard. | Appeal No. 1735 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/6/1968 | 11/6/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1736 - CASTILLO | By order dated 29 December 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months plus three months on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as a
fireman/watertender on board SS BRITAIN VICTORY under authority of
the document above described, on or about 10 December 1966,
Appellant wrongfully created a disturbance so as to require
restraint by hand cuffing.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence certain
voyage records of BRITAIN VICTORY and the testimony of the master
of the vessel.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence other voyage records
of the vessel, his own testimony, and the testimony of three
witnesses.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of three months outright
plus three months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1736 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/15/1968 | 11/15/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1737 - HUMMEL | By order dated 8 January 1968, and Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for four months upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that
while serving as able bodied seaman on board SS EAGLE VOYAGER under
authority of the document above described, on or about 16 December
1967, Appellant:
(1) at Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, wrongfully failed to perform
his duties by reason of intoxication, and
(2) at the same time and place, wrongfully had in his
possession aboard the vessel intoxicating liquor.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification.
Despite the plea of "guilty," the Investigating Officer
introduced in evidence voyage records of EAGLE VOYAGER.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence matters in
extenuation and mitigation, while persisting in his plea of
"guilty."
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved by plea. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of four
months. | Appeal No. 1737 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/15/1968 | 11/15/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1738 - NEARY | By order dated 29 March 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Providence, R. I., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for one month on six months' probation upon finding him
guilty of negligence. The specification found proved alleges that
while serving as pilot on board SS TEXACO MASSACHUSETTS under
authority of the license above captioned on or about 13 February
1968, Appellant failed to determine the position of the vessel,
thereby contributing to a grounding.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of several witnesses and reports filed in connection with the
grounding of the ship.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of an expert witness.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of one month on six
months' probation. | Appeal No. 1738 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/15/1968 | 11/15/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1690 - KOKINS | By order dated 30 March 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
documents for five months upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as an AB
seaman on board the United States SS SANTA EMILIA under authority
of the document above described,Appellant:
(1) On 1 January 1967 wrongfully failed to join the
vessel at Subic Bay, P.I.;
(2) from 10 through 15 January 1967, at Sattahip,
Thailand, wrongfully failed to perform his duties; and
(3) from 16 through 18 January 1967, wrongfully failed
to perform duties aboard the vessel by reason of
intoxication.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigation Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of SANTA EMILIA.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of a
witness who missed the ship at the same time as he at Subic Bay,
and a certificate of discharge.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved as stated above. The Examiner then entered an
order suspending all documents, issued to Appellant, for a period
of five months. | Appeal No. 1690 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/27/1968 | 3/27/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1691 - GLOTZER | By order dated 29 March 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months. The specification found proved
alleges that while serving as an ordinary seaman on board the
United States SS RIDGEFIELD VICTORY under authority of the document
above described, on or about 12 January 1967, Appellant deserted
his vessel at Bangkok, Thailand.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence copies of
voyage records of RIDGEFIELD VICTORY.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony. | Appeal No. 1691 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/27/1968 | 3/27/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1692 - SMITH | By order dated 8 June 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Houston, Texas, suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for one month outright plus two months on twelve months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as a deck utility on board
the United States SS CHARLES LYKES under authority of the document
above described, on or about 23 May 1967, Appellant pilfered ship's
cargo (two cases of beer), at San Juan Puerto Rico.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and specification.
In defense, Appellant offered evidence in mitigation.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved by plea. The Examiner then served a written order on Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of
one month outright plus two months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1692 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/27/1968 | 3/27/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1693 - JOHNSON | By order dated 7 April 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for 2 months outright plus 2 months on 9 months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a messman
on board the United States SS U. S. BUILDER under authority of the
document above described, Appellant:
(1) On 20 January 1967, wrongfully created a
disturbance aboard the vessel at Sattahip,
Thailand,
(2) at the same time and place, wrongfully possessed
intoxicating liquor aboard the ship,
(3) from 20 through 25 January 1967, wrongfully failed
to perform duties at Sattahip, Thailand, and (4) on 12 March 1967, failed to perform duties at
Nordenheim, Germany.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of U. S. BUILDER and the testimony of the chief mate ot the
vessel.
Since Appellant did not appear, there was no defense offered. | Appeal No. 1693 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | | | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1694 - KUNTZ | By order dated 16 November 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Boston, Massachusetts, revoked Appellant's
seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a Third
Assistant Engineer on board the United States SS CARROLL VICTORY
under authority of the license above described, Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his duties on 3 December 1965, 5, 6,
8 and 16 January 1966; participated in a disturbance and wrongfully
had possession of intoxicants on 2 December 1965; wrongfully caused
ship's property to be destroyed on 5 January 1966; wrongfully
engaged in a fight on 8 January 1966; and wrongfully deserted the
vessel on 17 January 1966.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence log book
entries and other documentary evidence relating to the charge,
including deposition of the Chief Engineer, the Third Mate, and the
Master, and the testimony of the Master.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony,
the stipulated testimony of the Second Assistant Engineer, and
certain documents relating to the desertion specification. | Appeal No. 1694 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/1/1968 | 4/1/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1695 - NEMECEK | By order date 26 January 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for two months, upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as a fireman/watertender on board the United States SS WILD
RANGER under authority of the document above described, Appellant:
(1) on or about 27 October 1966, wrongfully failed to perform
duties at Saigon, Vietnam, because of intoxication;
(2) on or about 28 October 1966, wrongfully absented himself
from the vessel and his duties at Saigon; and
(3) from 4 through 8 November 1966, wrongfully failed to
perform duties at Qui Nhon, Vietnam.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence records of
WILD RANGER.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and all
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then served a written
order on Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for two
months. | Appeal No. 1695 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/1/1968 | 4/1/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1696 - SCHANDL | By order dated 1 March 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 6 months on 12 months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved
alleges that while serving as boatswain on board the United States
SS PECOS under authority of the document above described, on or
about 8 February 1967, Appellant assaulted and battered by beating
with his fists a fellow crewmember, Gilbert RIEGEL, Ablebodied
seaman.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of the chief mate of the vessel.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of
three witnesses, and testified in his own behalf.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of six months on twelve
months' probation. | Appeal No. 1696 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/4/1968 | 4/4/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1697 - CAMENOS | By order dated 14 December 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as Master on board the United States SS ALDINA under
authority of the document and license above described Appellant:
1) on or about 7 November 1964 at Freeport, Bahamas,
wrongfully ordered third mate Woycke to make a false
entry of the draft on arrival in the deck log;
2) on the same date sailed the vessel from Freeport with the
applicable load line unlawfully submerged; and
3) between 31 December 1964 and 25 March 1965, wrongfully
operated the vessel with an expired certificate of
inspection.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records and inspection records of ALDINA, the vessel's load line
certificate, and the testimony of certain witnesses. | Appeal No. 1697 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/9/1968 | 4/9/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1698 - PETERS | By order dated 16 November 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Boston, Massachusetts revoked Appellant's
seaman documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a Second
Assistant Engineer on board the United States SS CARROLL VICTORY,
under authority of the license above described, on or about 2
December 1965, Appellant wrongfully had intoxicating liquor in his
possession, wrongfully participated in a disturbance, wrongfully
assaulted and battered another crewmember, and wrongfully failed to
perform his duties; on or about 16 January 1966 wrongfully failed
to perform his duties; and on or about 17 January 1966 wrongfully
deserted the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence logbook
entries relating to the specifications alleged, the depositions of
the Master and Third Mate, and the testimony of the Master.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony,
the testimony of the former Third Assistant Engineer, and certain
documents relating primarily to the desertion specification.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and before mentioned
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then served a written
order on Appellant revoking all documents issued to him. | Appeal No. 1698 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/8/1968 | 4/8/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1699 - ODOM | By order dated 6 October 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Mobile, Alabama, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 6 months outright. The specification found
proved alleges that while serving as a Second Mate on board the
United States SS OCEANIC SPRAY, under authority of the license
above described, on or about 11 October 1966, Appellant assaulted
and battered a fellow crewmember.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence pertinent
entries from the Shipping Articles and the official logbook, the
testimony of the alleged victim and another eyewitness, and the
depositions of the Master, Chief Engineer, and Radio Operator.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and the testimony of the Third Mate.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered and oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. The Examiner then served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of 6
months outright. | Appeal No. 1699 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/15/1968 | 4/15/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1700 - MCGRAW | By order dated 27 February 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months, upon finding him guilty of
misconduct and inattention to duty. The specifications found
proved allege that while serving as Third Mate on board SS
THUNDERHEAD under authority of the document and license above
described, Appellant:
(Under "Misconduct")
(1) on or about 18 July 1966, at Bangkok, Thailand,
wrongfully failed to perform his duties from 0800 to 1200 due to
intoxicants;
(2) on the same date, while the vessel was at sea, wrongfully
failed to perform duties because of intoxication;
(Under "Inattention to Duty")
(1) On or about 29 August 1966, failed to keep a proper bell
book while the vessel was in the Mississippi River.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of the master of the vessel, and certain voyage records.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
After the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written decision in
which he concluded that the charges and four specifications had
been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of three months. | Appeal No. 1700 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | | | | 12/27/2017 |