| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1609 - SAARINEN | By order dated 30 June 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 3 months outright plus 3 months on 12
month's probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a Third
Mate on board the United States SS DEL NORTE under authority of the
license above described, Appellant on or about 26 and 28 May 1966,
and 19 June 1966, wrongfully failed to perform his duties, and on
or about 19 June 1966, wrongfully had intoxicating liquor in his
possession.
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 the Official
Logbook of the vessel and testimony of the Master.
Appellant took the stand 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 specifications
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. 1609 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/10/1967 | 5/10/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1703 - GREENIDGE | By order dated 30 June 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended Appellant's seaman
documents for two months on six months' probation upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that
while serving as oiler on board the United States SS ARGENTINA
under authority of the document above described, on or about 24
November 1966, Appellant twice disobeyed orders of the third
officer of the vessel, first, not to use a passenger gangway, and
second, not to use a passenger bus, at Bridgetown, Barbados.
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 ARGENTINA.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of a witness.
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 two months on six
months' probation. | Appeal No. 1703 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/19/1968 | 4/19/1968 | | 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 | 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 | 1944 - HAYNIE | By order dated 30 November 1971, an Administrative Law Judge
of the united States Coast Guard at Portsmouth, Virginia suspended
Appellant's license for 2 months on 6 months' probation upon
finding him guilty of violation of a statute and misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as Master on
board the United States Fishing Vessel ALLEN W. HAYNIE under
authority of the license above captioned, on or about 7 January
1970, Appellant wrongfully violated Title 46, U. S. Code, Section
391a(4) in that the vessel carried onboard while underway a
combustible liquid cargo in bulk; to wit, about 580 long tons of
fish oil without a valid U. S. Coast Guard Certificate of
Inspection having been issued to said vessel, and wrongfully
violated Title 46, U. S. Code, Section 325, in that the vessel was
employed in a trade other than that for which she was licensed; to
wit, transporting a cargo of bulk liquid fish oil from North
Carolina to New Jersey. At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to each charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence documents
pertaining to the vessel, a report of vessel casualty or accident,
and an analysis report of crude Menhaden oil.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of several witnesses and an analysis report on crude
Menhaden oil.
At the end of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge
rendered a written decision in which he concluded that the charges
and specifications had been proved. The Administrative Law Judge
then served a written order on Appellant suspending all documents
issued to him for a period of 2 months on 6 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1944 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/13/1973 | 6/13/1973 | | 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 | 1832 - CABALES | By order dated 30 October 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for nine months outright plus three months on
twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as chief
cook on board SS ALBION VICTORY under authority of the document
above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 9 and 17 October 1967, at Cam Ranh Bay, RVN,
wrongfully failed to perform assigned duties, and
(2) on 8 November 1967, wrongfully deserted the vessel at
Bataan, P.T., and,
while so serving as cook aboard SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY, wrongfully
failed to join the vessel at Manila, P.I. on 24 June 1967. 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 both vessels and the testimony, taken by deposition on
oral interrogatories, of the master of ALBION VICTORY. | Appeal No. 1832 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 2/23/1971 | 2/23/1971 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1959 - HOGAN | By order dated 30 October 1972, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, revoked
Appellant's seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of the
charge of "conviction for a narcotic drug law violation." The
specification found proved alleges that on 6 April 1970, Appellant
was convicted in Superior Court of the State of California of
violation of the narcotic drug law of the State of California.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduce in evidence a certified
copy of the court conviction.
In defense, Appellant offered evidence in mitigation. At the end of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge
rendered on oral decision in which he concluded that the charge and
specification had been proved by plea. He then entered an order
revoking all documents issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1959 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/27/1973 | 6/27/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1593 - ARCHIBALD | By order dated 30 September 1964, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months upon finding him guilty of
inattention to duty. The specification found proved alleges that
while serving as master on board the United States SS GREEN LAKE
under authority of the license above described, on or about 11 July
1964, Appellant failed to take adequate precautions to guard
against approaching St. John Island Light too closely, contributing
thereby to the grounding to the charge and specification.
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 testimony of
the chief mate and second mate of the vessel.
Appellant offered no affirmative defense.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner reserved decision. He
then 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. Attempted service by registered mail
failed.
The entire decision was served on 26 April 1966. Appeal was
timely filed on 29 April 1966. | Appeal No. 1593 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 12/8/1966 | 12/8/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1808 - DAVIS | By order dated 30 September 1964, 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 specification found proved alleges that while
serving as a plumber/machinist on board SS FLYING CLOUD under
authority of the document above captioned, on or about 11 September
1964, Appellant had marijuana in his possession, at San Francisco,
California.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
Because of the disposition to be made of this case, no
discussion of evidentiary matters is needed.
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.
The entire decision was served on counsel on 5 October 1964.
Appeal was timely filed on 27 October 1964 and perfected on 9 March
1965. Because of administrative error, Appellant's Merchant Marine
Document was not picked up, and hence his appeal was not
"processed" until 18 April 1969. | Appeal No. 1808 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/20/1970 | 4/20/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1778 - DEVEAUX | By order dated 30 September 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for five months outright plus three
months on twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as chief cook on board SS ALOHA STATE under authority of
the document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 18 July 1968, at Seattle, Wash., failed to perform
duties because of intoxication;
(2) on 19 July 1968, at sea, failed to perform duties because
of intoxication;
(3) on 9 August 1968, at Siagon, RVN, failed to perform duties because of intoxication;
(4) on 10 August 1968, at Saigon, RVN, wrongfully failed to
perform duties because of intoxication;
(5) on 12 August 1968, at Saigon, RVN, wrongfully failed to
perform duties; and
(6) on 12 August 1968, at Saigon, RVN, wrongfully destroyed
various items of ship's property by burning.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification. | Appeal No. 1778 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/15/1969 | 7/15/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1608 - DEYOUB | By order dated 31 August 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Detroit, Michigan, suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for six months outright upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that while
serving as an oiler on board the United States SS MORNING LIGHT
under authority of the document above described, on or about 20
September 1965, Appellant wrongfully deserted said vessel at a
foreign port. A second specification of wrongful failure to join
said vessel at a foreign port on or about 20 September 1965 was
found not proved (a lesser included offense).
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and the second
specification and not guilty to the first specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced a Certificate of Shipping
Articles showing that the person charged signed aboard the MORNING LIGHT on 6 July 1965 for a voyage which terminated at Los Angeles,
California, on 12 October 1965 and left the ship at Naha, Okinawa,
on 20 September 1965. The Investigating Officer also introduced
two certified extracts from the Official Log Book concerning
Appellant's failure to join the ship and the charge of desertion by
the Master.
In defense, Appellant testified that he went ashore to take
some old clothes and a radio to some friends; when he could not
find them, he started to drink and blacked out; and consequently,
he missed the ship. He did not intend to desert, but he did not
have the money to fly to Japan and catch the ship there. When he
did arrive in Yokohama, the ship had gone.
After the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written decision in
which he concluded that the charge and the specification of
desertion at a foreign port had been proved. The Examiner then
served a written order on Appellant suspending all documents,
issued to Appellant, for a period of six months outright. | Appeal No. 1608 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/10/1967 | 5/10/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1612 - KARISSON | By order dated 31 August 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 12 months outright upon finding him guilty
of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as an electrician on board the United States SS BOISE
VICTORY under authority of the document above described, on or
about 14, 15, and 16 July 1966, Appellant wrongfully created a
disturbance on three separate occasions, and wrongfully battered a
fellow crew member with a coffee cup on another occasion.
At the hearing, Appellant first elected to act as his own
counsel, and later was represented by counsel. The proceedings
being commenced in absentia, the Examiner entered for the Appellant
a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the official log book of the vessel and the testimony of three witnesses to the
misconduct alleged.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence a stipulation of
testimony of an officer on board the vessel.
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 the Appellant, for a period of
12 months outright. | Appeal No. 1612 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/10/1967 | 5/10/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1676 - CALLAWAY | By order dated 31 January 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y., suspended Appellant's
license for 2 months upon finding him guilty of negligence. The
specifications found proved alleged that while serving as master of
the United States SS SEATRAIN GEORGIA under authority of the
license above described, on or about 11 March 1965, Appellant
allowed his vessel to be navigated contrary to law in circumstances
under which it was the burdened vessel in a crossing situation in
New York Harbor with respect to SS CANDY.
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 several witnesses and several documents, including voyage
records.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony,
several documents, and transcripts of testimony of other witnesses
given in other proceedings.
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
Appellant's license for a period of two months. | Appeal No. 1676 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1/4/1968 | 1/4/1968 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1567 - CASTRO | By order dated 31 January 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for six months on twelve months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved
alleges that while serving as a deck maintenance man on board the
United States SS SANTA LUISA under authority of the document above
described, on or about 22 September 1965, Appellant wrongfully had
intoxicating liquor (nine bottles) in his possession 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 three witnesses and introduced six documents. | Appeal No. 1567 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/1/1966 | 7/1/1966 | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1770 - CAREY | By order dated 31 January 1968 at Seattle, Washington, an
Examiner of the United States Coast Guard after a hearing at
Honolulu, Hawaii revoked Appellant's seaman's documents upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved
alleges that while serving as a deck maintentance/AB on board SS
MANHATTAN under authority of the document above captioned, on or
about 24 June 1967, Appellant wrongfully had in his quarters
narcotics, "thereby violating 46 U.S.C. 239b."
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 MANHATTAN and a Japanese court record.
There was no 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 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. 1770 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1969 | 6/26/1969 | | 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 | 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 | 1590 - FOSTER | By order dated 31 May 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for one month outright plus two month on twelve
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as oiler on
board the United States SS EXERMONT under authority of the document
above described, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform duties on
23 and 24 April 1966, at Cam Ranh Bay, and from 28 April 1966
through 4 May at Nha Trang, Vietnam.
At the hearing, appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and each
specification.
Appellant offered in mitigation a statement detailing the
difficulties of working an ole, reactivated ship, under oppressive
weather conditions.
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 oral order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of three
months on twelve months' probation.
Four days later the Examiner entered a written decision
containing an order suspending Appellant's documents for one month
outright, plus two months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1590 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 11/2/1966 | 11/2/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1709 - SEISE | By order dated 31 May 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, New York, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for three months on 12 months' probation upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges that
while serving as a porter on board the United States SS ARGENTINA
under authority of the document above described, on or about 2
April 1965, Appellant wrongfully entered a passenger area.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
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 on 12 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1709 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/22/1968 | 5/22/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1774 - GLOVER | By order dated 31 October 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months outright plus three months on
twelve months' probation upoon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The two specifications found proved allege that while serving as an
ordinary seaman on board SS THOMPSON LYKES under authority of the
document above described, on or about 1 October 1968 while the
vessel was in a foreign port, Appellant did wrongfully engage in a
fist fight with a fellow crewmember, William Orville Thomas; and
that on or about 1 October 1968, while the vessel was in a foreign
port did fail to perform his duties from 0400 to 0800 and from 1600
to 2000, due to being under the influence of alcohol.
At the hearing Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the first specification
and plea of guilty to the second specification. The Investigating Officer introduced into evidence the
shipping articles for voyage 41 of THOMPSON LYKES the testimony of
the chief mate of the vessel; the testimony of William Orville
Thomas, an ordinary seaman; and the testimony of W. A. Mitchell
described variously as a seaman and a messman.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
Subsequent to the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a
written decision in which he concluded that specification one was
proved, specification two was proved by plea, and the charge was
proved. | Appeal No. 1774 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1969 | 6/26/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1836 - CLOUTIER | By order dated 31 October 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Baltimore, Maryland, 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 fireman/watertender on board SS GREEN BAY under
authority of the document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 20 September 1969, at Saigon, RVN, failed to perform
his duties from 0000 to 0800;
(2) on 21 September 1969, at Saigon, RVN, failed to perform
his duties from 0000-0800;
(3) on 22 September 1969, at Saigon, RVN, failed to perform
his duties from 0000 to 0800;
(4) on 23 September 1969, at Saigon, RVN, failed to perform
his duties from 0000 to 0400;
(5) on 23 September 1969, at Saigon, RVN, failed to perform
his duties from 1200-1600;
(6) on 23 September 1969, failed to join the vessel at
Saigon, RVN; and
(7) on 24, 25, and 26 September 1969, failed to perform
duties while the vessel was at sea.
At the hearing, Appellant did not appear. The Examiner
entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each specification. | Appeal No. 1836 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/29/1971 | 3/29/1971 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1823 - TEBO | By order dated 31 October 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for twelve months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as an AB seaman on board SS ZOELLA LYKES under authority of
the document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on or about 30 September 1969, was unable to stand his
12-4 watch by reason of being under the influence of
liquor;
(2) on or about 1 October 1969, absented himself from the
vessel without authority at Nagoya, Japan; and
(3) on or about 2 October 1969, was unable to perform duties
by reason of intoxication when the vessel was "being
shifted from Nagoya and Yokohama, Japan." At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
The Appellant pleaded not guilty to the first specification; the
Examiner entered pleas of not guilty to the other specifications.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of ZEOLLA LYKES. Appellant offered 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 twelve months. | Appeal No. 1823 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/1/1970 | 10/1/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1596 - TORRES | By order dated 4 April 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, New York, revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents after finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved alleged that appellant:
(1) while serving as an elevator operator aboard SS
UNITED STATES, did, on 27 February 1965, at sea, wrongfully molest
a female passenger by placing his arms around her and kissing her;
(2) did, on the same occasion, wrongfully address the
same female passenger in improper and suggestive language; and
(3) while serving as a first class waiter on board the
same vessel, did, on 10 September 1965, when the ship was in New
York, wrongfully molest a female by placing his arms around her and
kissing her in a lascivious manner. At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel, and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specifications.
The Investigating Officer introduced into evidence the
testimony of several witnesses and documentary evidence.
Appellant introduced the testimony of several witnesses and
several documents. Appellant also testified himself. | Appeal No. 1596 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 12/15/1966 | 12/15/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1643 - ALFONSO | By order dated 4 August 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 3 months outright plus 3 months on 6 months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as an A.B.
seaman on board the United States SS LAKEWOOD VICTORY under
authority of the document above described, Appellant on 1 and 2
June, 1966, at Suyon, Korea, and on 21, 22, and 23 June 1966, at
Bangkok, Thailand, wrongfully failed to perform his duties.
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 SS LAKEWOOD VICTORY touching on the matters in question.
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 3 months outright
plus 3 months on 6 months' probation.
The entire decision was served on 6 August 1966. Appeal was
timely filed on 23 August 1966. | Appeal No. 1643 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/5/1967 | 7/5/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| 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 | 1772 - MCDERMOTT | By order dated 4 December 1968, at Long Beach, Cal., an
Examiner of the United States Coast after a hearing held at
Portland, Oregon, suspended Appellant's documents for one month
plus three months on twelve months' probation upon finding him
guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that
while serving as a fireman/watertender on board SS W. H. PEABODY
under authority of the document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on or about 7 September 1968, at Cam Ranh Bay, RVN,
wrongfully failed to perform duties, and
(2) on or about 17 September 1968, at Da Nang, RVN, wrongfully
failed to perform duties.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and first
specification, but not guilty to the second. The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of W. H. PEABODY.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of the
vessel's deck engineer.
The Examiner called as witness the vessel's third assistant
engineer, Mr. Milton.
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 one month plus three
months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1772 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1969 | 6/26/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1581 - VEDDER | By order dated 4 June 1964, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Long Beach, California, revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct and incompetent.
Two charges were brought against Appellant, one of
"Misconduct," one of "Incompetence." Both charges were found
proved. In view of my opinion of this matter, expressed below, no
further analysis of the proceedings is necessary at this time. | Appeal No. 1581 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 8/31/1966 | 8/31/1966 | | 12/28/2017 |
| 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 | 1867 - ROLFES | By order dated 4 June 1970, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for four months plus four months on twelve months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as a deck engine mechanic
on board SS DOLLY TURMAN under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 8 April 1970, Appellant failed to join the
vessel at Saigon, RVN.
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 DOLLY TURMAN.
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 specification
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of four months plus four
months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1867 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1/17/1972 | 1/17/1972 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1623 - BARTON | By order dated 4 March 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 2 months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as a Junior Third Assistant Engineer on board the United
States SS CONTEST under authority of the license above described,
on or about 30 January to 1 February 1966, Appellant twice
wrongfully failed to perform his duties, and once wrongfully
absented himself from the vessel.
Appellant did not appear at the hearing, so the Examiner
entered for him a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the shipping
articles and logbook of the vessel.
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 served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of 2
months. | Appeal No. 1623 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/24/1967 | 5/24/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1943 - MILLAR | By order dated 4 May 1971, Administrative Law Judge of the
United States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's license for three months on 12 months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved
alleges that while serving as Chief Mate on board the SS TRANSHURON
under authority of the license above described, on or about 10
November 1970, Appellant wrongfully pumped oily ballast from said
into the navigable waters of the United States, to wit, the Corpus
Christi Channel, thereby causing pollution of said waters.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel, though not of his choice. Appellant entered a plea of not
guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence some water
samples, three radio messages and the testimony of three witnesses. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of two
witnesses.
The Administrative Law Judge rendered a written decision in
which he concluded that the charge and specification had been
proved. He entered an order suspending Appellant's license for a
period of three months on 12 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1943 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/13/1973 | 6/13/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1945 - PAPALIOS | By order dated 4 May 1971, an Administrative Law Judge of the
United States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's license for three months on 12 months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved
alleges that while serving as Master on board the SS TRANSHURON
under authority of the license above described, on or about 10
November 1970, Appellant wrongfully and knowingly permitted ballast
containing an oily substance to be pumped from said vessel into
navigable waters of the United States, to wit, the Corpus Christi
Channel, thereby causing pollution of said waters.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel, though not of his choice. Appellant entered a plea of not
guilty to the charge and specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence some water
samples, three radio messages and the testimony of three witnesses. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of two
witnesses.
The Administrative Law Judge rendered a written decision in
which he concluded that the charge and specification had been
proved. He entered an order suspending Appellant's license for a
period of three months on 12 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1945 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/13/1973 | 6/13/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1917 - RAY | By order dated 4 October 1971, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Jacksonville, Florida suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for four months outright plus four
months on 18 months' probation upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved alleges that while
serving as an able bodied seaman on board the United States NS
COSSATOT under authority of the document above described, on or
about 28 August 1970, Appellant wrongfully failed to join said
vessel at Naples, Italy.
At the hearing, Appellant failed to appear, therefore the
hearing proceeded in absentia. A plea of not guilty was entered to
the charge and specification on behalf of the Appellant.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the original
signed copy of the "Advice to Person Charged" provided Appellant,
an extract of the shipping articles, and a certified copy of page 36 of the official logbook.
Since Appellant did not appear, there was no defense.
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
the entered an order suspending all documents issued to Appellant,
for a period of four months outright plus four months on 18 months'
probation. | Appeal No. 1917 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/31/1973 | 3/31/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1637 - BIGGERS | By order dated 5 April 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Port Arthur, Texas, suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for 3 months upon finding him guilty of negligence. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as Master on
board the United States SS TEXACO CONNECTICUT under authority of
the license above described, on or about 1 March 1966, Appellant
failed to maintain the vessel's lifeboat equipment in proper
condition.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification.
The Investigating Officer intorduced in evidence the testimony
of Ensign Timothy Kelly, United States Coast Guard, from the Marine Inspection Office at Port Arthur.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of the
Chief Mate and a Boatswain aboard the vessel.
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 served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of 3
months. | Appeal No. 1637 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/8/1967 | 6/8/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1685 - WIGREN | By order dated 5 April 1967, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Philadelphia, Pa., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six 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 oiler
on board the United States SS U. S. EXPLORER under authority of the
document above described, Appellant:
(1) on or about 19 February 1967, at Manila, R. P., wrongfully
had liquor in his possession aboard the vessel,
(2) on or about 26, 27 and 28 February and 1 March 1967, at
Saigon, South Vietnam, wrongfully absented himself from the vessel
and his duties, and
(3) on or about 15 March 1967, at Aden, Arabia, was unable to
perform duties because of intoxication.
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 U. S. EXPLORER.
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 all
specifications had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of six
months outright plus six months on eighteen months' probation. | Appeal No. 1685 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/15/1968 | 3/15/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1926 - BENSON | By order dated 5 April 1971, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Detroit Michigan, suspended
Appellant's license for ten days outright plus twenty days on nine
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as pilot
under authority of the license above captioned, Appellant
(1) On board the Liberian M/V TROPICAL
PLYWOOD, on or about 11 June 1970, did direct
the navigation of said vessel at a speed in
excess of 10 m.p.h. over the bottom in the St.
Clair River in violation of the speed limit
prescribed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
under the authority of 33 CFR 207.510 (d) (4)
and made effective through publication in
Notice to Mariners NCELO-O dated 13 August
1969 by the District Engineer, Detroit
District; and (2) On board the Norwegian M/V NORSE
TRANSPORTER, on or about 19 June 1970, did
direct the navigation of said vessel at a
speed in excess of 10 m.p.h. over the bottom
in the St. Clair River in violation of the
speed limit prescribed by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers under the authority of 33 CFR
207.510 (d) (4) and made effective through
publication in Notice to Mariners NCELO-O
dated 13 August 1969 by the District Engineer,
Detroit District.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel, and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification. | Appeal No. 1926 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/15/1973 | 5/15/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1689 - PRIDGEN | By order dated 5 August 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Boston, Mass. suspended Appellant's license for two
months upon finding him guilty of negligence. The specifications
found proved allege that while serving as master on board the
United States MV MAUMEE SUN under authority of the license above
described, on or about 23 November 1965, Appellant negligently
failed to maintain a proper lookout, and failed to navigate with
caution after hearing a danger signal from SS AMERICAN PILOT,
thereby contributing to a collision with that vessel.
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 testimony
previously taken from the pilot of AMERICAN PILOT, from the chief
engineer, and the helmsman of MAUMEE SUN, and from the Corps of
Engineers marine observer from WING'S NECK.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own previously
taken testimony and that of certain live witnesses.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered decision in
which he concluded that the charge and two specifications had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending Appellant's
license for a period of two months. | Appeal No. 1689 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 3/25/1968 | 3/25/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1820 - BAYLESS | By order dated 5 August 1969, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for five months outright plus six months on
twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as an
able seaman on board SS TRANSGLOBE under authority of the document
above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 24 February 1969 failed to join the vessel at Saigon,
RVN;
(2) on 5 and 7 March 1969 created a disturbance at the
American consulate and used foul and abusive language to
consular officials while at the consulate in connection
with repatriation proceedings; and
(3) on 6 and 8 March 1969 created disturbances at Tan Son
Nhut Airport, RVN. 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 TRANSGLOBE and a consular report.
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 specifications
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant, for a period of five months from 24
April 1969, plus six months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1820 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/10/1970 | 9/10/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| 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 | 1773 - LEAVY | By order dated 5 February 1969, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Philadelphia, Pa., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for six months plus three months on six months' probation
upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found
proved allege that while serving as an AB seaman on board SS
AMERICAN SCIENTIST under authority of the document above captioned,
Appellant:
1) on or about 23 and 24 September 1968, failed
to perform duties while the vessel was in a
domestic port;
2) on or about 8 November 1968, failed to perform
duties while the vessel was in a foreign port;
and
3) on or about 12 November 1968, failed to
perform duties while the vessel was in a
foreign 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.
Appellant made unsworn statements explaining how his offenses
took place.
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 six months plus three
months on six months' probation. | Appeal No. 1773 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1969 | 6/26/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1791 - LEE | By order dated 5 November 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas, suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for six months outright plus six months on
twelve months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specification found proved alleges that while serving as Chief
Engineer on board SS OVERSEAS PROGRESS under authority of the
document and license above captioned, on or about 29 October 1968,
Appellant assaulted and battered with his hand one Ralph Wilcox, a
member of the crew.
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 several witnesses. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of his local union representative in Houston.
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 outright plus six
months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1791 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/22/1970 | 6/22/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1821 - GIBSON | By order dated 5 November 1969, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New Orleans, La., 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 an AB
seaman on board SS STEEL KING under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 29 July 1968, Appellant deserted the vessel
at Manila, R.P.
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 STEEL KING.
In defense, Appellant testified in his own behalf. 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 three months plus three months
on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1821 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/16/1970 | 9/16/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1961 - KELLEY | By order dated 5 September 1972, an Administrative Law Judge
of the United States Coast Guard at Portland, Maine suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for one month on nine months'
probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specification
found proved alleges that while serving as Master on board the M/V
ETHEL TIBBETTS under authority of the license above described,
between 8 and 10 January 1972, Appellant did wrongfully navigate
said vessel on a voyage from Portland to Jonesport, Maine while
manned in violation of 46 CFR 31.15 and 46 U.S.C. 222-223, to wit,
one licensed engineering officer and one licensed mate less than
required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection.
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 two charts,
a copy of the vessel's Certificate of Inspection and the testimony
of the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection, Portland, Maine.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own and the
testimony of the General Manager of the vessel owner.
After the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge rendered a
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification
had been proved. He then entered an order suspending all documents
issued to Appellant for a period of one month on nine months'
probation.
The entire decision was served on 7 September 1972. Appeal
was timely filed on 12 September 1972 and perfected on 2 March
1973. | Appeal No. 1961 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/3/1973 | 7/3/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 2045 - ROWLAND | By order dated 5 September 1974, an Administrative Law Judge
of the United States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas suspended
Appellant's license for one (1) month outright upon finding him
guilty of negligence. The specifications found proved alleges that
while serving as pilot on board the SS JAMES LYKES, being the
holder of the license above captioned, on or about 23 December
1973, Appellant (1) negligently attempted to overtake and pass the
privileged M/V MARY FREDEMAN and tow, tank barges GDM 50 and GDM
60, without assent of M/V MARY FREDEMAN, thereby causing a
collision between SS JAMES LYKES and GDM 60 in the houston Ship
Channel near Shell Oil Terminal and (2) neglected to take the
necessary precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen,
thereby contributing to the cause of a collision. A third
specification of negligence, alleging that Appellant contributed to
the cause of an oil spill into the navigable waters of the United
States, was found by the Administrative Law Judge to have merged
with the first two specifications since "there was no additional
act of negligence by Respondent." | Appeal No. 2045 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 12/24/1975 | 12/24/1975 | | 12/21/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1640 - KOSONOVICH | By order dated 6 April 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for 9 months outright upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specifications found proved allege that while
serving as an Able Seaman on board the United States SS GOLDEN GATE
under authority of the document above described, on or about 12
November 1966, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform his duties;
on or about 17 December 1966, Appellant assaulted and battered a
fellow crewmember; and on or about 17 December 1966, Appellant
wrongfully had intoxicating beverages in his possession.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the specifications alleging
failure to perform and possession of liquor, and not guilty to the
assault specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence relevant documents and the testimony of two witnesses.
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 specifications
had been proved. The Examiner then served a written order on
Appellant suspending all documents issued to him for a period of 9
months. | Appeal No. 1640 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/28/1967 | 6/28/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1822 - EVANS | By order dated 6 August 1969, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at Providence, R.I., suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for one month on nine months' probation upon finding him
guilty of negligence. The specification found proved alleges that
while serving as master on board M/V BLOCK ISLAND under authority
of the license above captioned, on 31 July 1969, Appellant
negligently navigated his vessel so as to cause it to collide with
an anchored vessel, the yacht BONAVENTURE.
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 certain
documents and the testimony of two witnesses.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony
and that of two other 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
Appellant's license for a period of one month on nine months'
probation. | Appeal No. 1822 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/21/1970 | 9/21/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1937 - BISHOP | By order dated 6 December 1971, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Houston, Texas suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for 6 months outright upon finding
him guilty of negligence. The specification found proved alleges
that while serving as Chief Mate on board the SS MOBIL LUBE under
authority of the license above captioned, on or about 20 November
1971, Appellant negligently conducted a damage survey, in that he
reported "no damage", when in fact, the stem of the vessel was
holed in the Bos'n's Storeroom.
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 extracts from
the bell book and the rough deck log of the vessel, some
photographs and the testimony of the master and the Second Mate. In defense, Appellant offered in evidence a drawing, some
photographs and the testimony of a crewmember and himself.
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 later entered an order
suspending all documents issued to Appellant for a period of 6
months outright. | Appeal No. 1937 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/7/1973 | 6/7/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1650 - FOWLER | By order dated 6 July 1966, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, Calif. suspended Appellant's seaman
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 a First
Assistant Engineer on board the United States SS BOWLING GREEN
under authority of the license above described; Appellant was
absent from his vessel without permission from 3 to 11 April 1966;
wrongfully failed to perform his duties on 11 and 26 April 1966;
wrongfully had in his possession a number of full rum bottles on 26
April 1966; and failed to join his vessel upon its departure from
Naha, Okinawa, on 27 May 1966.
Appellant did not appear at the hearing. The Examiner entered
for the Appellant a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence the Shipping
Articles and Logbook of the vessel.
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 six months outright
plus six months on twelve months' probation. | Appeal No. 1650 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/28/1967 | 7/28/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1976 - LUNDBORG | By order dated 6 June 1969, an Administrative Law Judge of the
United States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, suspended
Appellant's seaman's documents for six months outright upon finding
him guilty of misconduct. The specification found proved alleges
that while serving as an A. B. on board the SS CITY OF ALMA under
authority of the document above described, on or about 24 March
1969, Appellant did wrongfully assault and batter a crewmember,
Wallace G. Perry.
The hearing was held in absentia. A plea of not guilty to the
charge and specification was entered on behalf of Appellant.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence excerpts from
the Shipping Articles and Official Log, and a Consular Report.
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. The Administrative Law Judge then
entered an order suspending all documents issued to Appellant for
a period of six months outright.
The entire decision was served on 17 January 1973. Appeal was
timely filed on 12 February 1973. | Appeal No. 1976 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/12/1973 | 7/12/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |