Exhibit 10.1
XXXXX TOWING OF TEXAS, INC.
0000 XXX 000, XXXXX 000
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX 00000
Memorandum of Understanding
The Licensed and Unlicensed Collective Bargaining Agreements between Seafarers
International Union AGLIND and Xxxxx Towing of Texas as shall remain in full
force and effect except for the following changes:
1) Welfare - Contribution increased to $30.10 per man per day to maintain
current level of benefits and provide for increased dental, outpatient and
optical benefits.
2) Pension - Harbor Licensed 6.90 p/12 hour day
Unlicensed 4.30 p/12 hour day
Offshore Licensed 13.80 p/mo. per day two for one
Unlicensed 6.60 p/mo. per day two for one
3) Harbor Wages
First Year Second Year Third Year
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Captains 2.2% (103.25) 2.5% (105.83) 3.3% (109.33)
Engineer 1% (99.73) 1% (100.72) 3% (103.75)
Quartermaster 2% (78.59) 2% (81.18) 2% (82.81)
AB 2% (71.62) 1% (72.34) 1% (73.06)
DH 2% (68.75) 1% (69.45) 1% (70.14)
OS 2.55 (60.00) 0% (60.00) 0% (60.00)
Harbor Bonus - For all employees who held the position of Captain or Mate and
passes a minimum of 1600 Ton Master Near Coast license shall receive a $1,000.00
(one thousand dollar) bonus to be paid on 6/1/98, 6/1/99 and 6/1/2000.
In addition, for all employees who hold the position of Chief Engineer or
Assistant Engineer and passes a minimum of Designated Duty Engineer 5,000
Horsepower or better shall receive a $1,000 (one thousand dollar) bonus to be
paid on 6/1/98, 6/1/99 and 6/1/2000.
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4) Offshore Wages
First Year Second Year Third Year
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Captains 2% (289.02) 2% (294.80) 2% (300.69)
First Mate 2% (246.52) 2% (251.45 2% (256.42)
Second Mate 2% (213.72) 2% (218.00) 2% (222.35)
Chief Engineer 2% (270.60) 2% (276.07) 2% (281.59)
Asst. Engineer 2% (246.82) 2% (251.45) 2% (256.48)
A.B. $157.50 $162.50 $167.50
O.S. 2% (129.35) 2% (131.93) 2% (134.57)
Barge Florida
Barge Capt. $200.00 $210.00 $220.00
Barge Mate $175.00 $185.00 $195.00
Barge Massachusetts
Barge Capt. 2% (241.64) 2% (246.47) 2% (251.40)
Barge Mate 2% (189.11) 2% (192.89) 2% (196.75)
Offshore Overtime = 1/12 of Daily Base Rate for life of contract
- Overtime provisions shall not apply to Barge Captains or Barge
Mates.
5) Sick Leave - Employees who are entitled to Maintenance and Care due to an
illness or injury sustained in the service to a Company vessel shall be
paid their daily 12 hours wage rate, for only workdays missed (not pay able
during any regular scheduled time off) and excluding any consideration for
Holidays and overtime, based on the following length of service.
1 - 5 Years - 20 Days
6 - 10 Years - 35 Days
11 Year or over - 50 Days
Any sick leave paid hereunder shall be in lieu of maintenance.
The Company may require a physical examination by a physician of its
choice.
6) Pay Period - Employees shall be paid no later than noon on the fourth
working day after the end of the pay period.
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7) Notice of Lay-Off - Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
A. Xxxx Xxxxxxxx shall be designated as the Day Boat. The parties agree
to meet after execution of the agreement to ensure that the vessel is
operated in a fair, efficient and equitable manner. The 24 hour day -
up clause for Xxxxxxxx shall be deleted.
B. The five day notice of lay off shall remain in full force and effect
on all regular fully crewed harbor vessels.
8) Three year contract effective 6/1/98 through 5/31/2000.
(9) Shipwreck Compensation - $400.00
10) Food Allowance - Harbor $275.00
Offshore CPI
11) Maintenance & Cure - $15.00
COMPANY UNION
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(s) Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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