The Maritime Association – I.L.A. Pension, Retirement, Welfare and Vacation Fund Office administers various benefit plans established and maintained under collective bargaining agreements between the South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District International Longshoremen’s Association and certain of its local unions, and certain employers of longshoremen in the Gulf Coast. The benefit plans are administered by a Board of Trustees but the day-to-day administration of the plan is handled by a professional staff employed by the Trustees.