| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1649 - HANSON | By order dated 2 September 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, Calif., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months outright plus three months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as second electrician on
board the United States SS MUHLENBERG VICTORY under authority of
the document above described, on or about 2 July 1966, Appellant
assaulted and battered with his fist a fellow crew member, one
Barry Raichlin, when the vessel was at St. Jacques, Vietnam.
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 witnesses and documentary evidence.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of a
witness and his own testimony.
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 served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of
three months outright plus three months on 12 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1649 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/27/1967 | 7/27/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1629 - CORNIFF | By order dated 2 September 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York City, New York revoked Appellant's
seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a second
cook and baker on board the United States SS MORMACRIGEL under
authority of the document above described, on or about 21 July
1966, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform his duties by reason
of intoxication, and wrongfully assaulted and battered a crew
member with a knife.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specifications.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the Shipping
Articles and log book entries from the vessel, and the testimony of
witnesses. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence two prior statements
of witnesses.
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 served a written order on
Appellant revoking all documents issued to him. | Appeal No. 1629 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/31/1967 | 5/31/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1911 - GEESE | By order dated 2 September 1971, an Administrative Law Judge
of the United States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California,
admonished Appellant upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as an able
seaman on board the SS AMERCREST under authority of the document
above captioned, on or about 9 June 1970, while the vessel was at
sea Appellant wrongfully addressed the Second Mate with foul and
abusive language.
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 extracts from
the official logbook of the vessel and testimony by the Second Mate
and Able Seaman Ruth. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence written statements
and oral testimony by himself and Able Seaman Rogers.
On 2 September 1971, the Administrative Law Judge rendered a
written decision in which he concluded that the charge and the
above specification had been proved and he served a written order
on Appellant admonishing him. | Appeal No. 1911 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/16/1973 | 3/16/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1595 - SAMMONS | By order dated 20 December 1965, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for six months outright plus six months on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The two
specifications found proved allege that while serving as Ordinary
Seaman on board the United States SS REUBEN TIPTON under authority
of the document above described, on or about 9 April 1965,
Appellant failed to perform his regular assigned duties and
wrongfully absented himself from the REUBEN TIPTON while it was in
the port of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and assaulted and battered the
Chief Mate on board the vessel while it was in the port of Lake
Charles,Louisiana.
At the hearing, Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the
charge and each specification. Appellant was present without
Counsel when the hearing was convened on the afternoon of 24 May
1965, and was continued until the mornings of 8 August and 22 October. On both occasions, the person charged was not present but
he was represented by professional Counsel. In order to give
Counsel time in which to locate the person charged, the hearing was
again continued until the morning of 8 December. Prior to the
final hearing, Counsel stated to the Investigating Officer that
efforts to locate the person charged were unsuccessful and in view
of the fact that a stipulation had been made as to the testimony of
three potential defense witnesses, he would rest his case without
further appearance. Hence, the hearing was concluded on 8 December
1965 in absentia.
The Investigating Officer introduced into evidence a certified
extract from the Shipping Articles, a certified copy of Official
Logbook entries, testimony of the Chief Mate, and the deposition of
the Master. | Appeal No. 1595 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 12/15/1966 | 12/15/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1779 - TORRES | By order dated 20 December 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York, revoked Appellant's
seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a
steward/yeoman on board SS UNITED STATES under authority of the
document above captioned, on or about 17 October 1968, Appellant:
(1) wrongfully had in his possession aboard the vessel at New
York, New York, 26.5 grams of marijuana and
(2) wrongfully had in his possession aboard the vessel at New
York, New York, 14 reels of obscene and pornographic
film.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and
second specification, and pleaded not guilty to the first specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of a Customs inspector, a voyage record of UNITED STATES, and a
Customs laboratory analysis report.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and three photographs of his room aboard UNITED STATES.
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 revoking all
documents issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1779 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/15/1969 | 7/15/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1796 - GARCIA | By order dated 20 January 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N.Y., revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a bedroom
steward on board SS ARGENTINA under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 13 January 1968, Appellant, at Port
Everglades, Florida:
(1) assaulted and battered a fellow crewmember, one Samuel
Alston,, by slapping him with his hand;
(2) created a disturbance in the passageway leading from the
crew messroom; and
(3) assaulted and battered Alston by stabbing him with a
deadly weapon a knife.
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 certain witnesses, records of the Broward General Hospital
(Fla.), and voyage records of ARGENTINA.
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 revoking all documents
issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1796 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1970 | 6/26/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1647 - SCHWENK | By order dated 20 July 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, New York revoked Appellant's seaman
documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The three
specifications found proved allege that while serving as an oiler
on board the United States SS METAPAN under authority of the
document above described, on or about 26 May 1966, Appellant
wrongfully created a disturbance by yelling and addressing foul and
abusive language to fellow crew member Alfred Mainieri while the
ship was at Belize, British Honduras; on or about 27 May 1966,
while the ship was at Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Appellant
wrongfully threatened Mainieri with grave bodily harm; and later on
the same day, assaulted and battered Mainieri by grabbing and
pushing him.
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 entries in
the ship's Official Logbook and the testimony of three witnesses,
one of which was the alleged victim.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and two letters of commendation.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and three
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
revoking all documents issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1647 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/13/1967 | 7/13/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| 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 | 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 | 1589 - PANCHECO | By order dated 20 May 1965, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, formally admonished
Appellant upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
alleged that while serving as Boatswain on board the United States
SS PRESIDENT HARDING under authority of the document above
described, on or about 10 February 1965, 23 February 1965, and 18
March 1965, Appellant wrongfully used profane and abusive language
in a belligerent attitude toward the Chief Mate.
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 ship's
log for 10 February 1965 and 18 March 1965 and testimony of the
Master, Chief Mate, and Third Mate of the SS PRESIDENT HARDING.
Appellant testified under oath in his own defense.
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 admonishing Appellant. | Appeal No. 1589 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/7/1966 | 11/7/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| 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 | 1915 - GAINES | By order dated 20 Sept 1971, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for one month on twelve months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as Radio Officer on board
the United States SS DEL ORO under authority of the captioned
documents on or about 9 August 1971, Appellant wrongfully failed to
attend a boat drill.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records and the testimony of the Master and Chief Mate. The Administrative Law Judge introduced in evidence a Station Bill
Card.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge
rendered an oral decision in which he concluded that the charge and
specification had been proved. He then served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents, issued to him for a period of
one month on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1915 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/26/1973 | 3/26/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1642 - SCHMEIS | By order dated 20 September 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. entered an Admonition in
Appellant's record upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as first
assistant engineer on board the United States SS GRINNELL VICTORY
under authority of the document and license above described, on or
about 30 June 1966, Appellant deserted the vessel at Rotterdam,
Holland.
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 an entry in
the Official Log Book of GRINNELL VICTORY, after a stipulation that Appellant had been serving as alleged.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and certain documents relative to medical attention.
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 of admonition
against Appellant's record. | Appeal No. 1642 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/5/1967 | 7/5/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1572 - BENGERT | By order dated 21 April 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Houston, Texas, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for 2 months outright plus 4 months on 12 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 DEL MUNDO under authority of the
document above described, Appellant, on nine different dates
between 9 March and 29 March 1961, sometimes at sea and sometimes
in port, wrongfully failed to perform his duties. On three of
these dates, one time at sea, it is alleged that the failure was
due to intoxication.
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. | Appeal No. 1572 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/26/1966 | 7/26/1966 | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1582 - WRET | By order dated 21 April 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for 3 months outright plus 3 months on 12 months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as a messman on board the
United States SS EVANTHIE under authority of the document above
described, on or about 24 February 1966, Appellant wrongfully
engaged in mutual combat with a ship's officer, one Porter Bodine,
the second assistant engineer.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by non-professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the testimony
of the second assistant and of the chief engineer, as well as
records from the shipping articles and from the official log book.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence testimony from a
wiper and from the chief officer of the vessel at the time in
question. A statement of Appellant had already been admitted into
evidence along with the official log book record.
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 served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of 3
months outright plus 3 months on 12 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1582 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/2/1966 | 9/2/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1792 - PHILLIPS | By order dated 21 August 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Providence, Rhode Island suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for fifteen days upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that
while serving as operator of the motorboat SURFMASTER III under
authority of the license above captioned, on or about 21 June 1969,
Appellant:
(1) while the vessel was underway off Block
Island, R.I., wrongfully carried for hire more
than six passengers; and
(2) wrongfully failed to provide sufficient life-saving
devices in serviceable condition while the vessel was
underway. At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each of three specifications.
The Investigating Officer introduce in evidence the testimony
of two witnesses and certain documents.
In defense, Appellant offered no evidence.
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
fifteen days (A condition of the order will be discussed in the
Opinion below). | Appeal No. 1792 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/2/1970 | 7/2/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1687 - BAKER | By order dated 21 December 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's
license for 12 months outright plus 6 months on 18 months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. At the same time
the Examiner suspended Appellant's Merchant Mariner Document for 12
months. The specifications found proved allege that while serving
as firts assistant engineer on board the United States SS HANS
ISBRANDTSEN under authority of the document and license above
described, on or about 20, 21, 22, and 23 November 1966 Appellant
wrongfully failed to stand watches while the vessel was in a
foreign port, and that on 22 November 1966 at a foreign port
Appellant disobeyed an order of the Master, by going ashore.
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 the testimony
of two witnesses and certain voyage records of HANS ISBRANDTSEN.
Since the proceeding was held in absentia, no defense was
offered.
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 12 months outright,
plus an additional 6 months on 18 months' probation with respect to
Appellant's license only. | Appeal No. 1687 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/19/1968 | 3/19/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1707 - DAZEY | By order dated 21 December 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Galveston, Texas, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for two months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as third mate on board SS COLUMBIA under authority of the
document and license above described, Appellant:
(1) on 12 October 1967 was wrongfully absent from the vessel
at Bomboy, India;
(2) at the same place, on 13 through 20 October 1967, was
wrongfully absent from the vessel;
(3) at the same place wrongfully failed to perform duties on
27 through 30 October 1967;
(4) at the same place, on 4 through 7 November 1967,
wrongfully failed to perform duties; and
(5) at the same place, on 4 through 7 November 1967, was
wrongfully absent from the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification found proved.
The Investigating Officer introduced no evidence in view of
the guilty plea.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence, in mitigation, the
character evidence of the master of COLUMBIA to the effect that
Appellant's conduct and performance were good at sea. | Appeal No. 1707 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/27/1968 | 6/27/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1942 - ACEVEDO | By order dated 21 December 1971, an Administrative Law Judge
of the United States Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for 5 months outright plus 3 months
on 12 months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as an Able
Bodied Seaman on board the SS AMERICAN LYNX under authority of the
document above captioned Appellant:
(1) on or about 2 January 1970, did wrongfully use
disrespectful language toward the Second Mate while the vessel was
departing the port of Baltimore;
and that, while so serving, on or about 13 January 1970, while
the vessel was maneuvering in the confined water of Tilbury Docks, London, Appellant did
(2) wrongfully damage the ship's property, to wit; the antenna
of the after docking station walkie-talkie;
(3) wrongfully fail to obey a direct order of the Third Mate
to leave the after docking station and go to his room; and
(4) wrongfully interfere with the safe navigation of the
vessel by causing the Chief Mate to leave the bridge and escort him
from the after docking station to his room.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel who entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence various
exhibits and the testimony of the Master, Second Mate and Third
Mate of the vessel. | Appeal No. 1942 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/12/1973 | 6/12/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1558 - SORRENTINO.PDF | By order dated 21 February 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for two months outright upon finding him guilty
of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as third mate on board the United States SS NORBERTO CAPAY
under authority of the documents above described, on or about 16
September 1965, Appellant wrongfully failed to join the vessel at
Qui Nhon, Vitenam.
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 four
documents. | Appeal No. 1558 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/2/1966 | 6/2/1966 | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1566 - WHITE | By order dated 21 February 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington, ordered Appellant's
seaman documents revoked upon finding him guilty of the charge
"conviction for a narcotic drug law violation." The specification
found proved alleges that while holder of the document above
described, on or about 11 January 1962, Appellant was convicted in
the United States District Court for the district of Oregon of
violation of narcotic drug laws of the United States.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence a certified
copy of the judgement and commitment in the District Court
proceedings.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony | Appeal No. 1566 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | | | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1557 - PEREZ | By order dated 21 January 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for two months outright plus four months on
eight months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a
refrigeration oiler on board the United States SS CONSTITUTION
under authority of the document above described, on or about 20
November 1965, Appellant assaulted and battered, by pushing, the
second assistant engineer and shortly thereafter also assaulted the
same person by shaking his fist at him in a threatening manner and
offering to inflict bodily harm.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification. | Appeal No. 1557 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/27/1966 | 5/27/1966 | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1601 - CARPENTER | By order dated 21 March 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for two months outright upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as Second Assistant Engineer on board the United States SS
AFRICAN LAKE under authority of the license above described, on or
about 2 January 1966, Appellant failed to join his vessel upon its
departure from Saigon, Vietnam.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigation Officer introduced in evidence the ship's
Official Logbook.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony and documentary evidence consisting of two prescriptions for drugs,
both dated 30 December 1965. | Appeal No. 1601 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/24/1967 | 3/24/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1666 - WARD | By order dated 21 March 1967, and Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, Calif., suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for 6 months outright upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as Scullion on board the United States SS PRESIDENT
CLEVELAND under authority of the documents above described, on or
about 19 January 1967, Appellant wrongfully deserted the vessel
while it was in the port of Hong Kong.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and specification.
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 6
months outright. | Appeal No. 1666 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/31/1967 | 10/31/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1909 - MINSTER | By order dated 21 March 1971, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended
appellant's seaman's documents for six months on 12 months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. the specification
found proved alleges that while serving as a wiper on board the
United States SS GREEN LAKE under authority of the document above
described, on or about 21 January 1971, appellant did wrongfully
embezzle certain stores of the said vessel while said vessel was in
the port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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
documents and the testimony of two witnesses. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge
rendered a written decision in which he concluded that the charge
and specification had been proved. The Administrative Law Judge
then entered an order suspending all documents, issued to
Appellant, for a period of six months on 12 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1909 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 2/27/1973 | 2/27/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1935 - WOODS | By order dated 21 May 1971, an Administrative Law Judge 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 and while
serving as Chief Steward on board the SS OVERSEAS DINNY under
authority of the document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on or about 27 November 1968, while the vessel was in the
port of Oakland, did wrongfully engage in acts of sexual
perversion with a member of the crew; and
(2) between 18 and 27 November 1968 inclusive, while said
vessel was at sea and in port, did wrongfully engage in
acts of sexual perversion with two other crewmembers.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel who entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence extracts from
the Shipping Articles and the Official Logbook of the vessel and
the testimony of five members of the crew.
In defense, Appellant offered no evidence.
After the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge rendered a
written decision in which he concluded that the charge and both
specifications had been proved. He entered an order revoking all
documents issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1935 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/7/1973 | 6/7/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1576 - ASTRAUSKAS | By order dated 22 April 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's 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 Carpenter
on board the United States SS CANADA BEAR under authority of the
license above described, on or about 20 April 1966, Appellant
engaged in mutual combat with another crewmember, while under the
influence of alcohol, while the vessel was at San Francisco,
California.
The hearing was held in joinder with that of the other
crewmember, William L. Rodrigues. The single specification alleged
against Rodrigues was identical with that served upon Appellant
except for the substituted names.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by non-professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification. Rodrigues, who was not represented by counsel,
pleaded guilty.
The Investigating Officer introduced on evidence extracts from
the shipping articles of CANADA BEAR, and testimony of the master
of the vessel. The Investigation Officer then rested, but
immediately thereafter called Rodrigues as witness. Rodrigues
testified and the Investigating Officer rested again.
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 specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of one month outright
plus two months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1576 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/12/1966 | 8/12/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1798 - MACK | By order dated 22 August 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for twelve months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as an Able seaman on board SS WHITTIER VICTORY under
authority of the document above captioned Appellant:
(1 on 25, 26, and 27 June 1969, at a foreign port, was
absent form the vessel without authority;
(2) on 14 July 1969, at Naha, Okinawa, was absent from
the vessel without authority; and
(3) failed to join the vessel on 15 July 1969 at Naha.
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 but added a
statement that Appellant had rejoined the vessel at another port
after the failure of 15 July 1969.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a 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 twelve months. | Appeal No. 1798 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/2/1970 | 7/2/1970 | | 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 | 1790 - WEBER | By order dated 22 January 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington revoked Appellant's
seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as an
ordinary seaman on board SS COUNCIL BLUFFS VICTORY under authority
of the document above captioned, on or about 4 January 1969,
Appellant wrongfully had marijuana in his possession on board the
vessel at Seattle, Washington.
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 officials of the Bureau of Customs and that of one of
Appellant's roommates. He also introduced certain real evidence,
objects of a seizure made by a Customs agent and documentary records. An itemized documentary record of the seizure was later
substituted for the real evidence.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of his
other roommate 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. | Appeal No. 1966 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1970 | 6/26/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1602 - O'NEILL | By order dated 22 July 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, New York suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for twelve months outright upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The six specifications found proved allege that while
serving as an able seaman on board the United States SS ROBIN
LOCKSLEY under authority of the document above described, between
6 April and 6 July 1966, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform his
duties on five occasions and failed to join his ship on departure
from a domestic port.
At the hearing on 13 July 1966, Appellant was not present or
represented although he had been summoned to appear when served
with the charge and specifications on 11 July. The Examiner
entered a plea of "not guilty" to each of the specifications on
behalf of Appellant and the hearing was conducted in absentia.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence several documents including entries in the ship's Official Logbook
pertaining to the offenses alleged.
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 the above order of
suspension. | Appeal No. 1602 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/21/1967 | 4/21/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1912 - RICHARD | By order dated 22 July 1971, an Administrative Law Judge 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
specification found proved alleges that while serving as Third
Assistant Engineer on board the SS U.S. PILOT under authority of
the document and license above captioned, on or about 31 July 1969,
while the vessel was at Stockton, California, Appellant did
wrongfully create a disturbance in the vessel's saloon mess by
directing abusive language towards a fellow crewmember and
physically grabbing and manhandling said crewmember.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification. The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence testimony of
the victim, the master, and two other eyewitnesses.
In defense, Appellant offered no evidence.
At the end of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge
rendered an oral decision in which he concluded that the charge and
the above specification had been proved. However, he reserved
decision on another specification. He subsequently found this
latter specification unproven and served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of
three months on six months' probation. | Appeal No. 1912 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/21/1973 | 3/21/1973 | | 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 | 1684 - KENNEDY | By order dated 22 June 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, Calif., suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months outright plus three months on 12
months' probation upon findings him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as a night
cook and baker on board the United States SS LYNN VICTORY under
authority of the document above described, on or about 22 May 1967,
Appellant assaulted and battered with his fists the vessel's second
assistant engineer at Qui Nhon, South Vietnam.
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 the testimony
of two witnesses and certain voyage records of LYNN VICTORY.
Since Appellant did not appear, 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 six months outright
plus three months on 12 months' probation | Appeal No. 1684 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/15/1968 | 3/15/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1802 - PEREZ-MARTINEZ | By order dated 22 May 1969, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Portsmouth, Virginia, revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a
fireman/watertender on board SS OVERSEAR ANNA under authority of
the document above captioned, on or about 4 April 1969, at sea,
Appellant:
(1) assaulted the master of the vessel by pushing him
with his hands, and
(2) assaulted the chief mate of the vessel by grabbing
him around the neck.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by non-professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage records of OVERSEAS ANNA, and the testimony of three witnesses.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of an eyewitness, his roommate.
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 revoking all documents
issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1802 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1970 | 6/26/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1656 - FONTANEZ | By order dated 22 November 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N.Y., suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for three months on twelve months' probation upon finding
him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges
that while serving as a passenger utility on board the United
States SS SANTA PAULA under authority of the document above
described, on or about 14 September 1966, Appellant, while ashore
in the port of La Guaira, Venezuela, did wrongfully assault and
battered Leon Joseph Loiseau, a fellow crewmember.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel, and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence an entry from
the ship's Logbook and the testimony of three witnesses one of
which was the alleged victim.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence a statement of the
alleged victim made while aboard ship, and his own testimony and
that of another witness.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and one
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. 1656 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/28/1967 | 8/28/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1813 - JEWELL | By order dated 22 November 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Baltimore, Maryland, revoked Appellant's
license upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications
found proved allege that while serving as chief mate on board SS
FAIRISLE under authority of the document and license above
described, on or about 16 October 1967, Appellant, while the vessel
was at Qui Nhon, R.V.N.:
(1) failed to perform duties in connection with preparing the
vessel for sea, by reason of intoxication;
(2) showed insubordination to the master by the use of
vulgar, abusive, and threatening language; and
(3) refused to obey an order of the master to stay off the
deck and remain in his quarters.Appellant did not appear for the hearing. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of FAIRISLE and the testimony of the master.
There was no evidence for Appellant
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 revoking
Appellant's license. | Appeal No. 1813 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/19/1970 | 8/19/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1807 - ZEMIS | By order dated 22 November 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months plus three months on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as boatswain
on board SS AFRICAN STAR under authority of the document above
captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 17 July 1968, failed to perform duties at
Papeete and on departure therefrom;
(2) on 16 August 1968, failed to perform duties at
Freemantle, Australia; and
(3) on 4 September 1968, failed to perform duties at
Sydney, Australia. 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 AFRICAN STAR.
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 three months plus
three months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1807 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/10/1970 | 7/10/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1568 - GALLEGOS | By order dated 22 September 1965 an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for 12 months outright upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as Able Seaman on board the United States SS DEL VALLE
under authority of the document above described, during the period
from 1 July 1965 to 9 September 1965, Appellant wrongfully absented
himself from his duties on or about 21 July 1965 and on or about 11
August 1965, while the vessel was in a foreign port; that on or
about 22 july 1965 while the vessel was in a foreign port Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his duties by reason of intoxication;
that on or about 8 august 1965, while the vessel was underway in a
foreign harbor, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform duty as a
watchstander on wheel and lookout watches.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear and was not
represented by counsel. A plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification was entered.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence certified
copies of log entries as to each offense charged.
No evidence was offered on behalf of the Appellant. | Appeal No. 1568 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/7/1966 | 7/7/1966 | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1627 - CARDULLA | By order dated 22 September 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York City, New York, 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 Third Assistant Engineer on board the United
States SS SANTA MONICA under authority of the license above
described, from 23 May to 29 June 1966, Appellant disobeyed orders
on four occasions, and failed to perform his duties on one
occasion.
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 pertinent
documents, including the official logbook of the vessel, and the
testimony of the Chief Engineer.
Appellant testified on his own behalf.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and before mentioned
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then served a written
order on Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a
period of two months. | Appeal No. 1627 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/26/1967 | 5/26/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1739 - CARNES | By order dated 23 April 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's license for
one month upon finding him guilty of negligence. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as night
engineer on board SS EXILONA under authority of the license above
captioned on or about 28 or 29 December 1967, Appellant, while the
vessel was at Hoboken, N. J.,
(1) did "allow the vessel's enginerom to remain vulnerable to
flooding from the sea by failing to assure that the
opening to the sea created by the removal of the bonnet
from the main overboard discharge valve was blanked off";
(2) did "permit the vessel's engineroom to become flooded by
failing to assure that an opening to the sea created by
the removal of the bonnet from the vessel's main
overboard discharge valve was `blanked off' prior to an
during cargo loading operations"; and (3) did "fail to notify the night mate in charge of the
vessel that said vessel's main overboard discharge valve
bonnet had been removed making the engineroom subject to
flooding."
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 the night mate on duty at the time of the vessel's flooding, and
that of the machine shop foreman of the company doing the repair
job on the overboard discharge valve.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of an expert night engineer. | Appeal No. 1739 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/22/1968 | 11/22/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1794 - KELLY | By order dated 23 April 1968, 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 negligence.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as pilot
on board SS TEXACO MASSACHUSETTS under authority of the license
above captioned, on or about 16 June 1966, Appellant:
1) while pilot of a privileged vessel in a crossing
situation failed to maintain course and speed as required
by 33 U.S.C. 206 in meeting SS ALVA CAPE;
2) also failed to sound a danger signal; and
3) failed to sound a three blast signal when backing in view
of ALVA CAPE. At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
Both sides had ample time to introduce evidence. The hearing
lasted from 5 August 1966 to sometime in 1968. Much evidence
including testimony of witnesses and about one hundred exhibits was
introduced by both sides.
On 23 April 1968 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. 1794 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/18/1970 | 6/18/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1682 - AGUEDA | By order dated 23 August 1967, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for nine months outright upon finding him guilty
of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as a mess man on board the United States SS AMES VICTORY
under authority of the document above described, from 8 July 1967
through 19 July 1967, Appellant was absent from the vessel without
permission while the ship was at Sattatip, Thailand.
Appellant did not appear for hearing. The Examiner entered a
plea of not guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of AMES VICTORY.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification has been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of nine months. | Appeal No. 1682 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/14/1968 | 3/14/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1662 - TUCKER | By order dated 23 December 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas, suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for 12 months outright plus 6 months on 18 months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications allege that while serving as an able seaman on board
the United States SS U. S. BUILDER, under authority of the document
above described, (1) on or about 10 November 1966, Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his assigned duties between 1300 and
1700 hours by reason of being absent from the vessel while it was
in a foreign port; (2) on or about 15 November 1966, Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his assigned duties between 0800 and
1700 hours by reason of being absent from the vessel while it was
in a foreign port; (3) on or about 16 November 1966, Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his assigned duties between 0800 and
1700 hours by reason of being absent from the vessel while it was
in a foreign port; (4) on or about 17 November 1966, Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his assigned duties by reason of being absent from the vessel while it was in a foreign port; (5) on or
about 18 November 1966, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform his
assigned duties between 0800 and 1600 hours while the vessel was in
a foreign port; and (6) on or about 19 November 1966, Appellant
wrongfully failed to perform his assigned duties between 0000 and
0400 hours, due to being in a state of intoxication, while the
vessel was at sea. | Appeal No. 1662 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/5/1967 | 10/5/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1784 - KARLSSON | By order dated 23 December 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y., revoked Appellant's seaman's
document upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications
found proved allege that while serving as an engineer-crane
maintenance on board SS SEATRAIN FLORIDA under authority of the
document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 28 September 1967, at sea, disobeyed a lawful
order of the first assistant engineer not to enter
the the engine room of the vessel without first
advising the Chief or first assistant engineer and
to perform no functions in the engine room except
under proper supervision;
(2) on 5 October 1967, at Naha, Okinawa, attempted to
provoke the second assistant engineer into striking
him, and profanely defied that officer;
(3) on 5 October 1967, at Naha, Okinawa, threatened the
first assistant engineer with bodily harm; and
(4) on 5 October 1967, at Naha, Okinawa, failed to obey
a lawful order of the master to remain aboard the
vessel.
Appellant did not appear at the hearing after the first
session, at which he was not represented by counsel. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of SEATRAIN FLORIDA.
There was no defense offered. | Appeal No. 1784 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/24/1970 | 3/24/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1767 - CAMPBELL | By order dated 23 December 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months plus three months on six
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as a third
refrigeration engineer on board SS SAN JOSE under authority of the
document above captioned, Appellant, on or about 10 October 1968,
at Yokohams, Japan, and on or about 30 November and 1 December
1968, at Sattahip, Thailand, failed to perform his duties.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to acct as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced no evidence.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of a character witness and made a statement.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a 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 three months plus
three months on six months' probation. | Appeal No. 1767 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/20/1969 | 5/20/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1577 - PORTER | By order dated 23 February 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months outright plus six months on
twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as second
assistant engineer on board the United States SS NORBERTO CAPAY
under authority of the document and license above described, on or
about 11 January 1966, at Manila Philippine Republic, Appellant
(1) wrongfully assaulted and battered the chief mate of
the vessel,
(2) wrongfully assaulted and battered another
crewmember, Wilder Wallace; and
(3) wrongfully failed to join the vessel.
At the hearing , Appellant elected to act as his own counsel,
with the assistance of his wife. Appellant entered a plea of
guilty to the charge and to all specifications except that alleging
assault and battery upon Wilder Wallace.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence documentary
evidence from the ship's articles and official log book, and the
testimony of the two alleged assault victims and of the first
assistant engineer of the vessel.
In defense, Appellant offered unsworn statements by his wife
and himself.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and all
specifications had been proved. The Examiner later entered an
order suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of
six months outright plus six months on twelve months' probation,
and the entire decision was served on 28 February 1966. Appeal was
timely filed on 28 March 1966. Appeal was perfected by filing of
a brief on 10 June 1966. | Appeal No. 1577 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/18/1966 | 8/18/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| 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 | 1780 - MURRAINE | By order dated 23 July 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, N. Y., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six months upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as AB
seaman on board SS AFRICAN LIGHTNING under authority of the
document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 19 January 1968, failed to perform duties because of
intoxication, at Freemantle, Australia;
(2) on 29 January 1968, failed to perform duties at
Melbourne, Australia;
(3) on 31 January 1968, absented himself from the vessel, and
his duty, without authority, at Melbourne; (4) on 31 January 1968, failed to join the vessel at
Melbourne;
(5) on 12 March 1968, at Boston, Mass., assaulted a
crewmember, one Emery Hoskey, with a knife;
(6) on 12 March 1968, at Boston, assaulted Emery Hoskey with
a fire axe; and
(7) on 12 March 1968, at Boston, wrongfully had in his
possession a switchblade knife.
In addition, a specification found proved alleged that
Appellant, serving as Ab seaman aboard SS FAIRISLE, failed to join
the vessel at Saigon, RVN, on 24 December 1966. | Appeal No. 1780 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/18/1969 | 7/18/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1928 - VIRDEN | By order dated 23 July 1970, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for three months outright upon
finding him guilty of negligence. The specifications found proved
allege that while serving as Chief Engineer on board the SS OBERLIN
VICTORY under authority of the license above described, Appellant:
(1) failed to take appropriate action, during the period
between 6 June and 20 June 1969, to correct excessive
boiler feed water salinity which resulted in tube rupture
in the starboard boiler on or about 20 June 1969; and
(2) failed to take appropriate action, during the period
between 6 June and 27 June 1969, to correct excessive
boiler feed water salinity which resulted in excessive
damage to the vessel's port boiler and other machinery on
or about 27 June 1969. At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the vessel's
engineroom log and "Drew Log," a victory ship boiler operation and
maintenance manual, a Drew boiler water treatment chart, lab test
results on the boiler scale, the deposition of the vessel's Second
Assistant Engineer and oral testimony by the First and Third
Assistant Engineers, a Coast Guard Marine Inspector and an American
Bureau of Shipping surveyor. | Appeal No. 1928 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/22/1973 | 5/22/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |