| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1658 - POULES | By order dated 25 August 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, revoked
Appellant's seaman documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as an
ordinary seamen on board the United States SS LOYOLA VICTORY under
authority of the document above described, on or about 31 May 1966,
and 1 and 2 June 1966, Appellant wrongfully failed to perform his
regular assigned duties due, on 1 and 2 June 1966, to his having
been in a state of intoxication.
Appellant failed to appear at the hearing after having been
served with notice thereof and of the charge and specifications.
It was, therefore, conducted in absentia and the Examiner entered
a plea of not guilty in Appellant's behalf to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence entries from the ship's Shipping Articles and Official Logbook.
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. 1658 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 9/20/1967 | 9/20/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1786 - NICKELS | By order dated 25 April 1969, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at San Francisco, California, revoked Appellants
seaman's documents upon finding him guilty of the charge of
"conviction for a narcotic drug law violation." The specification
as found proved alleges that Appellant was on 8 September 1967
convicted of a violation of Section 11556 of the Health and Safety
Code, a narcotic drug law of the State of California, in the
Superior Court in and for the City and County of San Francisco.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced evidence of Appellant's
conviction on a plea of guilty
In defense, Appellant offered evidence of later action by the
Court. At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a written
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specification as
amended had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order
revoking all documents issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1786 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 4/9/1970 | 4/9/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1763 - GONZALEZ | By order dated 25 April 1968, an Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's seaman's
documents for twelve months upon finding him guilty of misconduct.
The specifications found proved allege that while serving as a
messman on board SS EXFORD under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 16 December 1967, at Seville, Spain,
Appellant:
(1) assaulted and battered the chief mate by
slamming a door into his face;
(2) wrongfully had intoxicating liquor in his
possession aboard the vessel;
(3) disobeyed a lawful order of the master to open
his locker; and
(4) assaulted and battered the master by striking him in the face.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of EXFORD, and the testimony of the master and the chief
mate.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence the testimony of
another crewmember and his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered a decision in
which he concluded that the charge and four specifications had been
proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of twelve months. | Appeal No. 1763 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/19/1969 | 5/19/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1800 - PABLO | By order dated 24 October 1969, and Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Mobile, Alabama, revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as an
ordinary seaman on board SS NORTHERN STAR under authority of the
document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) on 11 September 1969, refused to obey an order of the
second mate of the vessel to participate in a fire and
boat drill;
(2) on 28 September 1969, refused to obey an order of the
second mate to take the gangway watch;
(3) on 28 September 1969, assaulted and battered the master
of the vessel by striking with his hands;
(4) on 28 September 1969, used profane and threatening
language to the master; and
(5) on 28 September 1969, created a disturbance on the vessel
by brandishing a fire axe in a dangerous manner.
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 NORTHERN STAR and the testimony of the master of the
vessel.
Since Appellant did not appear there was no evidence entered
on his behalf. | Appeal No. 1800 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/16/1970 | 7/16/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1776 - REAGAN | By order dated 24 October 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Cleveland, Ohio, revoked Appellant's seaman's
documents upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specifications found proved allege that while serving as a watchman
on board the SS COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER under authority of the
document above captioned, on or about 23 June 1968, while the
vessel was underway on Lake Superior, Appellant:
(1) assaulted the master of the vessel;
(2) assaulted the Third Mate;
(3) maliciously destroyed ship's property; and
(4) disobeyed an order of the master by not going to his
room.
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 six witnesses and voyage records of COL. JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony,
and the statements of three other witnesses made before the hearing
began.
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. 1776 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 7/2/1969 | 7/2/1969 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1628 - BOCHENSKI | By order dated 24 October 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Galveston, Texas, suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for one month on six months' probation 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 RICHMOND under authority of the document above
described, on or about 3 August 1966, Appellant wrongfully failed
to turn to his regular assigned duties and did not work the entire
day, and on or about 4 August 1966 Appellant wrongfully failed to
turn to his regular assigned duties and did not work the entire
day, while said vessel was in the port of Bombay, India.
At the hearing on 14 October 1966, 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 Shipping
Articles showing Appellant to be a member of the crew at the time
alleged in the specifications and the Official Log Book of thevessel containing entries concerning the allegations of the two
specifications.
In defense, Appellant testified that he went ashore to make a
complaint to the American Consul against the master and the chief
steward because threats had been made against his life by members
of the steward's department.
The hearing was adjourned, on Examiner's motion, to locate the
master and obtain his testimony. Subsequently, the Examiner
decided to resolve the case on the record as presented on 14
October 1966 and rendered a written decision on 24 October 1966 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 Appellant, for a period of one
month on six months' probation. | Appeal No. 1628 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/26/1967 | 5/26/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1955 - MILLS | By order dated 24 May 1972, an Administrative Law Judge of the
United States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington, revoked
Appellant's seaman's documents upon findings him guilty of the
charge of "conviction for a narcotic drug law violation." The
specification found proved alleges that on 18 December 1967,
Appellant now holder of the above captioned document was convicted
by the United States District Court for the District of Arizona for
violation of a narcotic drug law of the United States.
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 records of
the U.S. District Court for the district of Arizona.
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 revoking all documents issued to Appellant. | Appeal No. 1955 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/27/1973 | 6/27/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1801 - HUNTER | By order dated 24 June 1969, and Examiner of the United States
Coast Guard at New Orleans, Louisiana, suspended Appellant's
seaman's document of four months upon finding him guilty of
misconduct. The specification found proved allege that while
serving as a Wiper on board SS SUE LYKES under authority of the
document above captioned, Appellant:
(1) On 14 April 1969, at a foreign port, wrongfully had
intoxicating liquor in his possession;
(2) on 24 April 1969, at a foreign port, wrongfully had
intoxicating liquor in his possession; and
(3) on 24 April 1969, at a foreign port, failed to perform
duties because of intoxication.
Appellant did not appear at 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 SUE LYKES.
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 document
issued to Appellant for a period of four months. | Appeal No. 1801 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/26/1970 | 6/26/1970 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1725 - RIVERA | By order dated 24 January 1968, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at New York, N. Y. suspended Appellant's
seaman's documents for three months on nine months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved
allege that while serving as an able seaman on board SS EXECUTOR
under authority of the document above captioned Appellant:
(1) on or about 8 December 1967 wrongfully failed to report
at a fire and boat drill;
(2) on or about 13 December 1967, at Venice, Italy:
(a) was wrongfully absent from the vessel,
(b) failed to obey an order of the master not to leave
the vessel, and, (c) wrongfully failed to join the vessel.
At the hearing, Appellant elected to act as his own counsel.
Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and each
specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence voyage
records of EXECUTOR.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his own testimony.
At the end of the hearing, the Examiner rendered an oral
decision in which he concluded that the charge and specifications
had been proved. The Examiner then entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of three months on nine
months' probation. | Appeal No. 1725 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 10/16/1968 | 10/16/1968 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1616 - BRADY | By order dated 24 August 1966, an Examiner of the United
States Coast Guard at Seattle, Washington, suspended Appellant's
seaman documents for four months on nine months' probation upon
finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found proved
allege that while serving as Chief Engineer on board the United
States SS TRUSTCO under authority of the license above described,
on or about 21 August 1964, Appellant wrongfully assaulted and
battered with his hands a fellow crew member, Second Mate Deimel,
and wrongfully created a disturbance aboard said vessel.
At the hearing, on 1 March 1966 and various subsequent dates,
Appellant was represented by professional counsel. At the outset
of the hearing, Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the
charge and each specification.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence a
certification of shipping articles showing Appellant to be a member of the crew at the time alleged in the specification; certified
copies of entries dated 21 August 1964 in the Official Log Book,
including signed because of crew members; testimony of the master,
and interrogatories and cross-interrogatories completed by
witnesses.
In defense, Appellant testified in his own behalf and denied
that at any time he was the aggressor.
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 Appellant, for a
period of four months on nine months' probation. | Appeal No. 1616 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 5/17/1967 | 5/17/1967 | | 12/28/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1960 - SEEHORN | By order dated 23 March 1972, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California suspended
Appellant's license for 6 months outright plus 6 months on 10
months' probation upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as Ocean
Operator on board the H-10 Water Taxi #11 under authority of the
license above captioned, on or about 3 September 1971, Appellant
did wrongfully and intentionally operate said vessel in Los Angeles
Harbor in such a manner as to endanger the life, limb and property
of persons aboard a motor lifeboat from the M/S MARGARET JOHNSON,
to wit, operated said vessel on such a course, at such speed and in
such proximity to the lifeboat in an overtaking situation as to
create, without justification, a hazardous condition.
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 records of
H-10 Water Taxi, live testimony of four witnesses and the
deposition of a fifth witness.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence three diagrams and
the live testimony of himself, his co-respondent and two other
witnesses.
At the end of the hearing, the Administrative Law Judge
rendered an oral decision in which he concluded that the charge and
specification were proved. He entered an order suspending all
documents issued to Appellant for a period of 6 months outright
plus 6 months on 10 months' probation. | Appeal No. 1960 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/28/1973 | 6/28/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1958 - NORTON | By order dated 23 March 1972, an Administrative Law Judge of
the United States Coast Guard at Long Beach, California suspended
Appellant's license for 3 months outright plus 3 months on 9
months' probation upon finding him guilty of negligence. The
specification found proved alleges that while serving as Operator
on board the H-10 Water Taxi #21 under authority of the license
above captioned, on or about 3 September 1971, Appellant did
negligently operate said vessel in Los Angeles Harbor in such a
manner as to endanger the life, limb and property of persons aboard
a motor lifeboat from the M/S MARGARET JOHNSON, to wit, operated
said vessel on such a course, at such speed and in such proximity
to the lifeboat in an overtaking situation as to create, without
justification, a hazardous condition.
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification. | Appeal No. 1958 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/27/1973 | 6/27/1973 | | 12/27/2017 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1523 - MICHAELS | By order dated 23 June 1965 at Seattle, Washington, an
Examiner of the United States Coast Guard, after conducting a
hearing at Portland, Oregon, revoked Appellant's document upon
finding him guilty of the charge of "conviction for a narcotic drug
law violation." The charge was proved by evidence that, on 16
September 1964, Appellant was convicted by the Circuit Court of the
State of Oregon for the County of Multnomah, a court of record, for
violating a narcotic drug law of the State of Oregon (illegal sale
of marijuana).
At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and
specification at the beginnings of the hearing on 17 July 1964.
The Investigating Officer introduced evidence of an indictment
against Appellant for the unlawful sale of marijuana, and a jury
verdict finding Appellant guilty as charged in the indictment. The
Investigating Officer then rested. Counsel for Appellant moved to
dismiss the charges on the ground that there was no evidence of a
conviction since the court had not yet rendered judgement in the case. The Examiner agreed that the proceedings were premature but
denied the motion and adjourned the hearing until after the court
acted. | Appeal No. 1523 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 6/23/1965 | 6/23/1965 | | 3/1/2018 |
| Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1904 - JOHNSON | By order dated 23 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 outright
upon finding him guilty of misconduct. The specifications found
proved allege that while serving as an Ordinary Seaman on board the
SS HANS ISBRANDTSEN under authority of the document above
captioned, on or about 10 February 1969, Appellant, while the
vessel was in the port of Singapore:
(1) was wrongfully unable to perform his assigned duties by
reason of intoxication;
(2) did wrongfully urinate in the passageway outside the 4-8
Ordinary Seaman's forecastle; and
(3) did wrongfully assault and batter with a dangerous
weapon, to wit, a knife, a member of the crew. At the hearing, Appellant was represented by professional
counsel. Appellant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and
first specification and not guilty to the second and third
specifications.
The Investigating Officer introduced in evidence a Consular
Report with attachments and depositions of the victim and six other
crewmembers.
In defense, Appellant offered in evidence his testimony, his
military record, photographs of his room, a letter from his
attorney to the Singapore Police, two letters written by Appellant
and the receipt for a fine paid to the Singapore Police. | Appeal No. 1904 | Suspension and Revocation Appeals Authority | 1/30/1973 | 1/30/1973 | | 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |