TEAM TELEGRAPHA SeaTeam Newsletter | JUNE 2017 Issue No. 25

MT Front Tiger, ‘Ship of the Year 2016’

04 Serendipitous Voyage on the Seven Seas

08 Ice Adventure for the 1st Time

10 Golden Enterprise Rocks!!

12 SeaTeam Annual Office Emergency Drill

17 A Day in Engine Room

02 HOST Cadet Graduates & Gnanodaya Student attend Annual Office Conference

IN THIS ISSUE

06 Ship of the Year 2016 – MT Front Tiger

18 Five Years Service Awards

19 Newly Promoted Seafarers

13 Golden Sue and Golden Kennedy back to back delivery

20 New Team MatesBest Practice Sharing

16 My Sea Hope Experience (Cadet’s Diary)

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HOST Cadet Graduates & Gnanodaya Student attend Annual Office Conference

The last 2 months have been busy with the students from Gnanodaya School attending our Annual Seminar in Chennai at the end of March 2017 in India. In the Philippines, our Cadet from the Precious Heritage Orphanage graduated in April, 2017.

On the financial front donations are now $382,000. Contributions in March 2017 were $7,610 and in April 2017 were $7,089. Total funds in HOST as at end April 2017 is $100,325. We are in a good position to expand current activities. Total donations to HOST since we started stands at $382,334.

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Our two sponsored trainees, Shanmugapandyan (left) and V.Parthiban (right) gave a presentation during the Annual Seminar having completed their GP ratings training at the Chennai Maritime Foundation. Shanmugapandyan has now joined the MT Sea Bay as Engine Boy. Parthiban is waiting on issuance of his passport.

In the Philippines, Arvie Valdez has graduated from the Maritime College. Arvie is the first ward from Precious Heritage who to finish college and is extremely excited about his accomplishment.

A change in the education system in Phi l ippines means additional 2 years in high school and hence delays in entering college so we have a hold on selection of future sponsorship till this works through the system.

Chennai – Gnanodaya School

Several of the students from Gnanodaya came to the SeaTeam Annual Officers Conference in Chennai. It was great to see the various performances, skills and memory feats being demonstrated before they enjoyed a good lunch with us.

HOST – Kannagi Nagar / Turning Point Learning Center

HOST’s support of the Kannagi Learning Center continues. This provides a safe venue where children from the slum area can seek shelter and support from the two permanent teachers HOST sponsors.

Arvie Valdez is the first ward from Precious Heritage to finish college and graduate from the Maritime College.

Our two sponsored trainees, Shanmugapandyan (left) and V.Parthiban (right) gave a presentation during the Annual Seminar.

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Manila – Precious Heritage Orphanage and School

Last May 10-13, 2017, Precious Heritage held the Annual Summer Vacation Bible School for children ages 4-12. Wards 13 and up served as assistant teachers, kitchen crew assistants and dance instructors. The 150 participants together with their parents, graced the graduation last Saturday.

To honor the mothers in the community, Precious Heritage held a simple program and distributed simple gifts to them. The Evangelical Christian Church in Antipolo spearheaded the said activity.

To my seafarer buddyThank you straight from my heartThank you for all your supportThank you for being a real buddy

This ship was strange for meWith open heart you welcomed meYou did all that you could to settle meYou taught all you know to comfort me

To my Seafarer Buddyby Electrical Engineer Anand Ambujakshan – Front Tiger

You stood as a specimen of cooperationBeside me in each operationIn this home away from home we are steadfastWith you onboard, time flew so fast

Departing time came and I waved my handWishing you happy journey to home landThank you buddy for supporting meGrateful to you I am for your faith in me

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The striking touch of the priceless and momentous call of the wondrous dream is something a person could achieve through

patience, perseverance and faith. Success is a failure turned upside down. When you feel like losing the battle that is the time you will find a better purpose to go on, fight back and never surrender. Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines. Opportunities rarely come in our lives, sometimes in the most unexpected way, you have to grab even a bit of that chance that comes along your way. A burning sensation in our hearts emblazoned by the deepest desires of what we are aiming can only illuminate and ignite through a person’s pure and true intention to his ideal profession.

Chimeras cannot be avoided. It is a part of our success, a spice that needs to be experienced in order for us to gain the things that we are trying to achieve. I finally reached the first step towards my dream. It was 20th of January 2017 when I saw

Serendipitous Voyage on the Seven Seasby Engine Cadet Alvin Jo C. La Torre – MV Golden Cecilie

the enormous and stunning vessel. I just could not take my eyes off her.

Neophyte is what I am, a new experience to discover and unfold, something to explore and enjoy. Being a seafarer is never an easy job, you need to have confidence and always think positive. We often encounter a lot of unfortunate events that can sometimes break or mend us into becoming someone better. Triumph is not achieved in a single snap of a finger, nor worked overnight, for every bit of those accomplishments starts with a decision to try made of sacrifices, problems, tears, sweat, hard work, perseverance and failures. We are vulnerable that is why we have to take courage to stand still and focus on the goal. There is no going back, we do not have enough buttons to press, no replays, forward, backwards, pause and stop, we only have play.

Being new in this kind of profession, I have struggled a lot, too many hows and whys. I kept on wondering if this is really for me. As the time passed by, I learned that it is not easy to be a

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seafarer. But giving up is not on my dictionary, I always trust God and ask for guidance and now I am here, enjoying the perks of being an Engine Cadet. I already know how to operate the main engine, its procedures and safety parameters, proper sounding and interpolation of different tank quantities, starting and synchronizing of generators, ballasting operations, etc. I must admit, it takes a lot to learn everything. Learning is an unending process. Always put in mind that if you are not sure of what you have heard, do not be afraid to reconfirm.

I can proudly say that I already found where my heart belongs, my home while journeying the vast ocean of the seven seas, she is MV Golden Cecilie. With the constant supervision of my Senior

Officers, Chief Engineer Mincy Jerome Maniego and 2nd Engineer Roland Neptuno, I was able to prove myself and do things I never thought I am not capable of. To be a Chief Engineer is what I have been dreaming and someday I know can achieve it, and from the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank SeaTeam Management for giving me the opportunity and letting me achieve my dream.

Reaching the pinnacle of success is not easy, it comes with tears and sweat but nothing can stop me from achieving what I have been dreaming.

I, Engine Cadet Alvin Jo C. La Torre, is now sailing the seven seas with a brave heart.

“There is only one way to pure success in life, and that is by living it in your own way.”

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Ship of the Year 2016 – MT Front Tiger

Capt. B.V.S. Murthy receiving the Ship of the Year 2016 on behalf of MT Front Tiger from Managing Director Alasdair Smith.

Managing Director Alasdair Smith took great pride in presenting the inaugural SeaTeam “Ship of the Year” Award to Capt. B.V.S. Murthy at the Annual Officers Conference held at the Westin Hotel in Chennai on 29-30 April 2017. Capt. Murthy was one of two rotating Masters who served onboard the MT Front Tiger during 2016 and accepted the award on behalf of all the crew who sailed onboard during the previous year.

The MT Front Tiger was selected as Ship of the Year for 2016 based upon the vessels exemplary performance in safety, efficiency and commercial performance. The MT Front Tiger was at the top of the class in near miss reporting, with a total of 341 reports submitted and was one of only four fleet vessels to achieve a “skilled” level of Quality Safety MCRM implementation. The MT Front Tiger exhibited continuous proactive behavior throughout the 2017 calendar year in generating multiple Best Practice submissions and a good variety of well populated Risk Assessments to effectively control shipboard hazards. To top it off, the vessel achieved three (3) consecutive NIL observation SIRE Inspections in 2016. The vessel’s overall performance was considered truly remarkable and unparalleled in the history of SeaTeam Management.

Attending Officers, led by Capt. Murthy, were presented with a Ship of the Year Placard by Capt. Smith, along with Ship of the Year ball caps. All crew who served onboard will also be presented with Ship of the Year ball caps when passing through the Chennai manning offices prior to reassignment.

The performance of the MT Front Tiger in 2016 reflects extremely well on the senior officers and crews who served onboard, as well as SeaTeam as Managers. Congratulations to all the fine crew who served onboard MT Front Tiger during 2016.

“Team Front Tiger is grateful to the organization for selecting us as the best ship of year 2016. This coveted award stands as a testimonial for the hard work, commitment and dedication put up by each of the team member. We do understand that winning this prestigious award is a meritorious feat, at the same time, we also understand that there comes a responsibility for maintaining the standards for the times ahead. Together we strive to set our own standards and goals higher and achieving them day by day.”

Capt. B.V.S. Murthy

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From left side: 2nd Engineer Thomas Kolady, Capt. B.V.S. Murthy, 3rd Officer Sathish, Junior Deck Officer Venkatesan and 2nd Officer Vinay Nehra

Capt. Eljeev Capt. Murthy Capt. Vishal

C/E Dinesh C/E Sanjay C/E Santosh

2016 Ship of the YearSenior Management Teams

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When I started at SeaTeam, the office assigned me on a tanker vessel because of my certifications. Scary because I know

that there are lots of dangers and hazardous cargo that can affect the human body, but because of the trainings safety videos and quality meetings my fear is replaced by awareness and how to deal with different dangerous cargo.

Most of the tanker vessel which I joined was often route to hot and desert areas of Middle East, sometimes there is a chance to go on cold areas but still in a positive temperature.

It has bee a long vacation since my last vessel, the company called me to inform about the next vessel assignment by mid of November 2016 on a new type of tanker vessel which can navigate in frozen areas which they call it an “Ice Class”, I thought it is just a matter of name because I know that this vessel will be navigating again in the same hot places like on my previous vessel. So I did not give too much attention on the name of “Ice Class”. It’s already November and we have all the details for joining the vessel. We travelled from Manila to Fujairah just to join the vessel and I said that I was right, it is same scenario again, we are here again in a place where the sun is just backflip away.

We load a cargo from Al Jubail, KSA and to discharge in Mohammedia, Morocco. It was second week of December 2016 when we arrived in discharging

Ice Adventure for the 1st Timeby A/B John Henry (TatayGori) Diaz – MT Front Jaguar

port the weather is a little bit cold probably because winter already started in northern part. After we discharged the cargo, news came from office that we have a new charterer and we need to proceed to Ust Luga, Russia for loading. I feel excited about the new port and as we know that place was in Baltic Sea which is now in winter time, so it is a new climate to adapt, and then I realized that our vessel is an ice class type to think that this might be the purpose of its name, ice class, to travel in such a cold and icy place. At such times I know that Russia is in the sub-zero temperature. I recalled everything that my previous crewmate telling me on how was the feeling working on cold place. Others say that it is very hard because you need to wear plenty layers of clothing that give you difficulty to move and work properly and you cannot work for a long period of time outside because of hypothermia and frostbite and painful on hand because of exposure to cold when working

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and they say that you would swear never to return there. But for me I think it is ok, this will be a new challenge, actually I don’t like working on a very hot and desert place like Middle East. I preferred to warm and cold places but here, we are talking about ice and minus temperature it is a new level of challenge. Preparations and again training about cold weather were conducted just to give awareness to everyone, I am also asking my colleagues who has more experienced on the same situation before as I need more information just for my own safety working in a cold weather environment. As we were approaching, the temperature is dropping until it reaches the negative. A day before arrival you will notice the changes, surroundings become white and the sea water is freezing. It is a new thing for me to steer the ship in icy water of Baltic, even it was a 4 hours of steering because we are navigating on ice. I was thrilled and excited about the view I was watching and as we go along approaching the shore the thickness of the ice on the water is increasing and you will think that the vessel has stopped. Even your engine was on full ahead and the vessel is running 6 knots on the water, I was scared at that point of time because I am thinking that anytime I will lose control of the

vessel and cannot steer anymore and even more nervous when sometimes it suddenly turn into a side because you hit a huge and rigid chunk of ice. I am worried that if I lose control of the ship we might aground. But even then, I am grateful that no bad things happened eventhough I was so nervous that time, I did not show to my officer and to our captain and I remained confident to fulfil my duty to steer the ship properly and safe until we arrived on our loading port.

It was so nice to experience this kind of opportunities seeing the deck of our vessel become white as it was covered in snow, making snow balls and playing on snow with my colleagues like a child. We even got a chance to see a sea lion dating on top of the big block ice floating in the sea.

For me this is another story of adventure that I will tell to my kid. The experience of her father travelled in different places with different climate from desert areas to icy places. Now winter is over and spring time has started, thanks to all the crew and officer of Front Jaguar we made and overcame the cold and icy areas of Baltic areas with safe and zero incident. Thank you for reading my short and memorable experience here in Front Jaguar, may God preserve and protect us from harm and we return to our love ones. And always remember SAFETY FIRST! God Bless us All!

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by Senior Superintendent James Yeap

Golden Enterprise Rocks!!

As the Superintendent in charge of the four E Class vessels, I always look forward to visiting the vessels as part of periodical

technical inspection. The experience on each visit is always fresh and new and I am grateful to have the privilege and opportunity to meet different sets of crew in different locations around the world. Over the years, I get to know them a lot better and in the process, build up the ship shore relationship to a higher and more meaningful level.

On 5th to 7th March 2017, I visited Golden Enterprise whilst she was safely berthed at Guangming Terminal in Ningbo. While waiting on the quayside for the completion of immigration formalities, SEATEC Senior Inspector Mr. He and I took a slow walk alongside vessel from aft to forward and noted the accommodation superstructure, deck and ship side in a well maintained condition. The SEATEC Inspector quipped “are you sure this vessel is six years old? She looks absolutely new!” I could not agree with him more as the crew had certainly done a great job in making the first impression a good one.

The Master in command was Capt. John Andrew Laban and Chief Engineer Randolph Tartana. Aside from leading a highly motivated crew onboard, Capt. Laban who used to be a session musician prior sailing days had set up a full set band instrument on the Golden Enterprise comprising an electric guitar, a bass guitar and a drum set complete with amplifiers and microphones. At first sight,

the officer’s smoke room looked like a professional music studio fit for a rock band!

After dinner on the final night of my visit, Capt. Laban invited me to have a jam session with his crew and I obliged. Our QS coach Artemio Fernandez a.k.a. “Sir Bong” joined us with a few crew members as audience. Capt. Laban started pounding the skins of the drums, 3rd Officer Patrick Estadilla started slapping the bass guitar and I started weaving some lead guitar notes together. We started with a three chord progressive freestyle jam to a riff from Red Hot Chili Peppers “Can’t Stop” and all of a sudden we synced in to the tight groove and started rocking the house. The dynamics of three strangers coming together with their individual musical experiences took us to a different level and the synergy was (in the words of Freddy Mercury) “a kind of magic!” The jam session lasted over five minutes and on hearing the live music more crew started to stream in and watch our performance.

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We then unanimously decided to try out the all-time favourite classic rock song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by the legendary hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. Although 3rd Officer was not familiar with the bass lines having picked up the bass guitar recently, we showed him the notes and he nailed it within minutes. When I started with the anthemic solo, there were smiles, whistles and claps from the audience which was really encouraging. Then 3rd Officer Patrick’s running bass lines rolled in seamlessly followed by the thundering beats of Capt. Laban’s drums in perfect rhythm. When the song went into the first verse, everybody started singing along and rocking to the beat like in a rock concert, the energy was electrifying!

enough courage to overcome the stage fright to join the band to our delight and he proved to be a highly competent drummer. This ship is surely not short of talent! We continued the party by playing hits from Bon Jovi, U2, Beastie Boys, Metallica, Eric Clapton, George Michael, 4 Non Blondes, Black Sabbath, some Filipino classics and many more. In the spirit of Bob Marley, we all felt “One Love, One Heart, Let’s get together and feel alright!”

Overall, this ship visit experience is a testament that when there is strong leadership, good ship shore communication, mutual respect, collaboration and teamwork, efficient resource management, strict adherence to procedures and good operational atmosphere, it translates to a high performance crew achieving the desired good results. The condition of vessel was very good, the accommodation common spaces were found clean and hygienic. The engine room was clean, free from leakages, well illuminated and machineries operating in good running condition. The main deck, ballast tanks, void spaces, tunnels, stool spaces were well maintained without rust, scales or corrosion. The vessel had also successfully cleared a stringent USCG PSC inspection in Longbeach in January and Ningbo PSC in March with nil deficiencies. Sir Bong commented that the team demonstrated what a good MCRM is all about and I fully agree with him.

To the good people of Golden Enterprise, thank you! It was a real honour and pleasure to spend a few days with you in Ningbo, certainly it was the most memorable ship visit for me.

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” – Michael Jordan

The night went on with us taking turns to belt out special requests for songs from our appreciative audience, interchanging musical instruments and basically having a very good time bonding together. The incoming Bosun Edmar Samaguio mustered

Mr. James Yeap, Senior Superintendent

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SeaTeam Annual Office Emergency Drill

Drills and exercises are used to rehearse anticipated emergency scenarios. They are designed to provide training and verify the adequacy of emergency response activities.

Maritime emergencies require us to involve external emergency organizations such as Port Authorities, Qualified Individuals (QI in US), Oil Spill Contractors, Shore Fire Fighting team, Salvage Companies, H&M Insurance and P&I Clubs. As in previous years,

a third party facilitator, Resolve Marine Group, was invited to carry out SeaTeam’s Annual Emergency Drill on 18th May 2017 at Amara Hotel.

The objective of the drill was to cover the less frequented but high potential crisis scenario of a Tanker running aground and subsequently needing salvage. The Office Team was divided into 3 Groups and carried out the exercises in 3 stages.

• Casualty and Initial Response• Salvage Services• Aftermath

At every stage, the exercise was suspended for each group to provide a response to a particular situation.

Key Learnings from the drill were

• Impacts of different types of casualties• Difference between Salvage, Emergency Response and Wreck Removal.• Roles and responsibilities of parties involved• Various methods of Salvage operation• Salvage contracts, Tow hire & Towcon and Wreck hire/stage/fixed• Lloyds Open Form and SCOPIC• Key clauses for Masters and Managers

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Golden Sue and Golden Kennedy back to back delivery

I remembered that we were all exclaiming with sheer delight when Managing Director Alasdair Smith informed us that SeaTeam was awarded

management of Q Sue, Q Kennedy, Q Gayle and Q Deb soon after Golden Ocean’s acquisition of Quintana vessels!

With very short notice for takeover, the Bulk Fleet Team under the helm of Fleet Manager Mr. Jeffrey Kong, shifted to the 8th gear, put the pedal to the metal with the engine spinning on twin turbos and started piecing the jigsaw puzzle together in a fast and furious mode. Our esteemed colleagues from Crewing, HSQE, Technical, Purchasing, Accounts and IT all dove in and started making things happen. From the speedy liaison with Marshall Islands

– An epic journey from the Rock of Gibraltar to the golden beaches of Brazil

by Senior Superintendent James Yeap

Administration for flag certificates and documents, to appointment of ABS Class surveyors / auditors for change of name/owner surveys and Interim ISM/ISPS/MLC audits, local agencies, contractors for staging and painting, GMDSS radio and navigation

equipment technicians, Manila crewing, Quintana representatives, Owners in Oslo, suppliers, office material, logistics, it was all piecing up together….the works!

Jeremy and I were then assigned to take the back to back delivery of these two beautiful Japanese ladies, Q Sue in Gibraltar and Q Kennedy in Pecem, Brazil. We looked at each other and subconsciously knew that this mission was going to be a little

Mr. James Yeap and Mr. Jeremy Chan

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different from the rest (Tom Cruise clinging to the B-52 door while airborne came to mind!!)

With the preparation and co-ordination underway in full swing in our Manila and Singapore office, we left Singapore on 25th April 2017 night and met up with the Golden Sue’s 2nd batch of crew in London Heathrow airport next morning. Tired but happy to see each other, we were looking forward to board our next flight to Gibraltar after almost eight hours of transit in Heathrow airport. As fate would have it, at the boarding gate the airlines announced that due to strong winds at Gibraltar airport, the plane will be diverting to Malaga instead and all 12 crew members were instructed not to board as they did not have Schengen visa required to enter Spain.

On 27th April 2017 morning, together with Frontline’s Fleet Manager Capt. Terje Ringstrom and the 1st batch of crew comprising six persons, we soldiered on in high spirits to take delivery of our pride and joy Golden Sue at Gibraltar Anchorage. Capt. Ediberto Ramos and 2nd Engineer Ronald Tinoy who were already onboard as observers welcomed us onboard with open arms. As the sale had not been concluded, we were not allowed to move around vessel and carry out any activities. The wait was excruciatingly slow and painful, like sitting on a chair at the dentist.

At 1302 GMT on 27th April 2017 vessel was officially delivered to new Owners under SeaTeam Management. The surveyor, auditor, radio technician, staging gang commenced with their respective work, whilst our crew commenced with safety familiarization, lifting of provisions and changing the names on various life saving appliances such as lifebuoys, life jackets, lifeboat, rescue boat and liferafts. It was a relief when the

remaining 12 crew signed on vessel later in the afternoon after having spent the day in London airport. Due to the short time frame our good crew managed to safely complete the painting of new name on the transom.

On 28th April 2017, Gibraltar experienced a huge thunderstorm, the staging and painting works came to a halt. Even the ABS auditor and surveyor refused to board vessel at anchorage citing safety reasons. Whilst it was frustrating that the new name could not be painted and surveys and audits were not conducted as the elements were against us, Capt. Ramos took the opportunity to carry out full emergency, boat, fire and pollution drills enabling all onboard to familiarize themselves in a meaningful manner. It was a blessing in disguise as

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the most of the crew was able to recuperate from their travelling blues the day before.

On 29th April 2017 morning, we had about two hours of window where the skies cleared up and rain stopped pelting. The painting and staging crew barely completed the works when the wind picked up and rained cats and dogs once more. Nevertheless all works required for vessel to be issued with a clean bill of health and valid certificates were completed. With a sigh of relief and in awe, the beautiful Golden Sue sailed out from Gibraltar at 1445 hours LT to her load port Trombetas, Brazil well in time for laycan.

On the 30th April 2017, we caught the first flight out from Gibraltar to Fortaleza, Brazil transiting in London and Sao Paulo. From the cold, wet and clammy weather in Gibraltar we were transported to the hot and humid climate of north Brazil. As most would have imagined, Brazil being the land of samba, beautiful people and football, things would start looking up for us, however it was anything but.

The entire 2nd May 2017 was spent making repeated calls to agency, suppliers, Class, divers, technicians, contractors etc to confirm their attendance for delivery on 3rd May 2017. True to the typical Brazilian football superstars entrance to the pitch, one by one they showed up from past midnight till 0330 hours in Fortaleza, just in time for our transportation at 0600 hours to Pecem! At Pecem port entrance, our full complement of crew

were then subjected to over two hours of stringent checks at the customs office before being allowed entry. To compound the matter the swell was over three meters high and we had to exercise extra precaution to safely embark vessel at the anchorage. The contractors for staging and painting were still nowhere to be seen due to terminal clearance and logistical issues we had to cancel their services. The divers for underwater inspection were fashionably late and when they did arrive, they could barely dive in the precarious sea condition. Subsequently when the weather improved and divers completed the dive, the sale was concluded and vessel was officially handed over to new Owners under SeaTeam Management at 1336 LT / 1736 GMT. Under the strong leadership of Capt. Rabino and Chief Engineer Noel Meniano, vessel carried out the pre-requisite drills and painted the names on the bow and transom including all the LSA items. Vessel was issued with clean bill of health and all certificates were issued at 1900 hours LT. Golden Kennedy safely sailed out from Pecem at 2130 hours bound to Puerto Drummond, Colombia well in time for her laycan.

All in all the experience of taking delivery of these two vessels into management back to back in two different continents was brutally challenging but a highly satisfying one. The reason why these beautiful ladies were delivered safely and on time was solely because of the excellent crew onboard and the strong support from Manila and Singapore office (you know who you are! ). Although the elements were stacked against us, we were encouraged by the spirit of the team which prevailed against the odds and are happy to see both vessels now under our management. Safe sails and smooth voyages to Golden Sue and Golden Kennedy!

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by Cadet Rajat Nayar, MT Sea Hope

My Sea Hope Experience (Cadet’s diary)

After 3 years of pre-sea and 17 day long induction program in SeaTeam office, on 21st October 2016 my journey to the blue

was confirmed. Seafaring – A cosmopolitan and globetrotting profession; one that excites some and terrifies others had opened its gates for me from the North Sea (one where I could only dream to be years ago and where very often you see the elements of sea do fearful battle).

7 miles off the coast of Hartlepool, UK stood the 243 metres giant making those mammoth waves look mere splashes of water. Seeing her I was momentarily blinded, it fomented the zeal to be onboard as soon as possible and I was delirious with joy and nervousness. Finally, when I stepped onboard and met all senior officers I realized everyone was voicing high hopes from cadet. Former cadet was still onboard and was trying to drill into me all the information about my role on ship but little did he know that it was all flooding over my head. She was at anchorage for a week, in that time one remarkable thing I observed was that every individual onboard is committed to prolific work. I thought having done my pre-sea I had aced many shipping subjects but slowly it was all getting ironic. Learning onboard is REAL and everlasting, the only thing it demands is a learning attitude; little effort and bob’s your uncle. Learning began with Q & A sessions from Captain and Chief Officer. With every answer you provide them, they have this remarkable intelligence to question your next answer. My learning experience so far includes:

• Rule of roads: The “heaviness” of each and every word in those rules

• Gauging of tanks using UTI’s• Lowering of a lifeboat• Control tests before commencing any move of vessel•Tankoverfillalarmtesting• Mooring and anchoring procedures•PositionfixingonECDIS•Steeringofvessel(anexperienceforlifetime)• Rigging of a Pilot ladder• The respectful way of reporting over VHF• Sounding of tanks using sounding rod•Mixingofpaints• How tugs are fastened and Casted off

• How SBM operation is carried out• How and what all paperwork formalities are carried out

at every port• Purging of cargo tanks• Ballast-in and Ballast-out operation• Importance of safety and the knowledge and realization

of the fact that we are responsible for our own safety

Keeping the vessel on track is my another cherished role as a watch keeper. I feel that pulse of excitement in me everyday when I get up in the morning and I am all flamed through passion to face the day. Each day I get to learn something new, I feel a cadet is one person who can be anywhere he wants to be on a ship, let it be the Bridge, the Engine Room, Deck or of course the piping hub; Pump Room.

11th November 2016, voyage orders came, till then I had been chipping, painting and stenciling. That day and today, Sea Hope seems unstoppable. It marked the beginning of the exciting port watches, with all forms of precipitation greeting us. Every port has been a real treat to the eyes so far. Let it be the horrifying winds of Sture, the beautiful chain of islands of Flotta and Sullom voe, the smartly designed port of Rotterdam or be it the freezing Russian port of Ust Luga that harboured pancake ice all over the river.

With such busy run and unending port calls I did feel those occasional spasms of nervousness but then responsibility becomes a practice and all nervousness slowly evaporates with time. And then the blistering pace of days seemed fixated for a moment when the vessel approached the port of Liverpool (one which has always been under limelight) and there I had my 1st shore leave experience with Chief Mate and 2nd Officer which engulfed me with indelible memories. One has the best learning opportunities in his/her cadetship which we should be making best use of because it is learning of these few months what will start mapping our future, knowledge here is cascaded onto you and one should grab the most from it.

Sea Hope is an ocean of knowledge which sails over the ocean of Blue.

Thank you SeaTeam! It was indeed a “Good move”.

Cadet Rajat performing steering test under supervision of 2nd Officer Aditya R

Cadet taking sextant observation of sun

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I was in a deep sleep in my cabin, which is located in the C Deck of my vessel, MT Front Lion, till I was awakened by my phone alarm. I woke up

immediately, freshened up and began to go towards my dream come true place, the Engine Room. I still remember the day I joined my first ship, MT Sea Bay. For any marine engineer who does his pre-sea training in an institute, it would be a big dream come true to work in an engine room as we has not been in a real ship. It was excited for the first day as I cannot wait to explore new tasks and to learn new things.

I have changed my boiler suit in changing room, wore proper PPE; helmet, boiler suit, safety shoes, ear protection. Then opened entrance door of Engine Room, 35°C in Engine Room given me a warm welcome and I stepped down through stairs which lead me in ECR. The chilled air from ECR air conditioner always enriches my energy for the rest of my day work. I have dialled 110, in the other end heard Chief Officer’s loud good morning. I informed Bridge “Engine room manned at 0600 Hrs, Duty Engineer; 2nd Engineer”. The Wiper who entered the engine room with me commenced cleaning the ECR.

I have taken all tank soundings and taken a proper round from tunnel to funnel. Now Duty Engineer; 2nd Engineer came to Engine Room to take his rounds. In the meantime, all other Engine Room personnel assembled in ECR for Tool Box Meeting. 2nd Engineer was having tool box file in his hand, sitting in front of us and had planned about today’s job. He, now explains about the job, its location, operation/procedure, risk factors involved. Also he divides the people into teams and assigns each team a job. Then HSQE 029 Tool Box Meeting form filled and signed by all personnel. Risk Assessment created in JSA builder and discussed in meeting and HSQE 004 Dangerous Work Permit was created by the respective Engineer in Charge and got sign from 2nd Engineer and approved by Master/Chief Engineer. Today’s Tool Box Talk topic is from library No: 0091: Inspect Your Slings.

I was assigned to work with 4th Engineer to overhaul HFO No. 1 purifier. We have prepared equipment and special tools that are required for the overhaul. Correct overhaul procedure was checked as per manual. Lifting gear and measuring tools are ready in place. It is like a doctor preparing the operation theatre prior operation. Now time to operate “Mr. Purifier”.

A Day in Engine Room

Purifier’s fuel line (in & out) isolation was done. Lock out and tag out made in purifier panel. Permits and checklists are filled before starting the job. Took safety as primary concern all working personnel are wearing proper PPE. As per the procedure listed in manual, purifier overhauled step by step. All opened parts are cleaned by Oiler. After cleaning parts, measurements made as per makers instructions.

My intuition tells me that it is noon time. I looked at my wrist watch and it was already 1130 hours. I went to ECR to take all machinery readings and filled in log book. Suddenly there is an announcement from Bridge followed by fire alarm. Hope you must have thought about some fire incident having taken place. It is not a real emergency. Electrical engineer tested fire alarm. Since it is a Saturday, he is doing his Saturday routines. All other Engineers are also busy in doing Saturday routines.

Now time to recharge our battery, I mean it’s lunch time. The things I love in SeaTeam are many. But most priority amongst them is our native style food which always makes me feel I’m at home. After lunch, everyone resumed back to their jobs. Some started new jobs as discussed in Tool Box Meeting.

4th Engineer and I went back to purifier room and started inspecting the assembled purifier as per manual. After inspection is completed, purifier is boxed back in front of 2nd Engineer. Then we have opened the isolated fuel line and removed the lock out and tag out. Then 4th Engineer started and tried out purifier. Like seeing blood pressure in a patient, we have keenly checked the operating pressures of purifier and also checked for amperage and abnormal vibrations.

Finally job report is given to Chief Engineer about completion of job. Work permit is closed. Everyone has completed their assigned job in Tool Box Meeting and assembled back in ECR. Feedback, procedure, incidents, suggestion is given by all the team about the job to 2nd Engineer. If any near miss had happened, it is discussed and filled in care card and dropped in care card box. Duty Engineer and Duty Oiler took complete rounds in Engine Room. Bilge alarms tried out and Engine Operation Checklist No. 004 – Engine UMS Checklist filled and signed. Now dialled 110 and informed Bridge that “Engine Room unmanned”. Duty Engineer and Duty Oiler come for night UMS rounds.

This is how it goes every day. Everyone knows famous quote “smooth sea never makes a skilled mariner”. But really safety culture makes skilled professional mariners. Following correct procedures and taking senior personal guidance will always make the life happy in sea, is the big lesson I have learned. I am really happy to be in a safety oriented company which makes me feel safer.

by Junior Engineer Swamynathan Ravikumar, MT Front Lion

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SeaTeam Management

2E Subin Jose 2O Tarun Menon 2O Vinay Nehra

3O Arunnath CE Gireesh CE Nand Kumar

CO Anish Anand CO Ramakrishnan Capt. B.V.S. Murthy

Capt. Praveen Chauhan Capt. Vikram Pratap Capt. Vishal Bhargava

Five Years Service AwardsSeaTeam Managing Director Alasdair Smith, and SeaTeam Chennai CEO, Capt. G. Ramaswamy presented Five Years Service Awards to long serving officers at the SeaTeam Officers Conference held in the Chennai Westin Hotel on April 29th and 30th, 2017.

SeaTeam would like to express heartfelt appreciation to all the fine officers receiving five years service awards. Your contribution to the growth and success of SeaTeam is valued and recognized. Thanks to each and every one of you for your service and dedication.

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Newly Promoted SeafarersCongratulationstoourNewlyPromotedSeafarers!(April2017toJune2017)

SEATEAMMANAGEMENT(PHILS)INC.SR.NO. Emp.No. Promoted

Rank Surname Firstname Middlename Promoted On Current Vessel

1 PSE0881 MST Senier Jason James Laping 17/04/2017 SEA ORPHEUS2 PSE0858 C/O Ignacio Lot Bating 26/05/2017 SFL TYNE3 PSE0009 C/O Mission Steve Michael Divinagracia 04/05/2017 GOLDEN CATHRINE4 PSE1291 2/O Faunillan Robert Pocong 01/05/2017 GOLDEN CATHRINE5 PSE0995 2/O Infante Edward Antillon 30/05/2017 GOLDEN ENDEAVOUR6 PSE0808 3/O Turiano Luis Manalo 08/05/2017 GOLDEN ASO7 PSE0110 2/E Ciriaco Joean Maban 06/05/2017 SEA BEHIKE8 PSE0412 3/E Cabual Harold Jay Cabalog 13/05/2017 SFL DEE9 PSE1147 3/E Clementir Joseph Cardijn Mayandia 21/05/2017 GOLDEN FUTURE10 PSE0547 3/E Litan Angelo Agorde 07/05/2017 GOLDEN FINSBURY11 PSE1410 4/E Legada Jose Jr Jorque 02/05/2017 GOLDEN EMINENCE12 PSE0519 4/E Melegrito Jherome Valdez 10/04/2017 SFL DEE13 PSE0022 BSN Villasor Angelito Castillo 07/05/2017 GOLDEN FINSBURY14 PSE0404 A/B Asis Cyrus Jr. Sapotin 24/04/2017 GOLDEN EMPRESS15 PSE0926 A/B Rodero Elezar Jr. Nicor 19/04/2017 GOLDEN EMINENCE16 PSE0534 C/COOK Azcuna Jr. Rodolfo Mercado 26/05/2017 GOLDEN MAGNUM17 PSE0360 C/COOK Labian Jude Ric Bote 09/05/2017 GOLDEN FUTURE

SEATEAMMANAGEMENT(INDIA)PVTLTD.SR.No. Emp.No. DateJoined Promoted

Rank Surname Firstname Promoted On Vessel

1 SEA0078 09/04/2017 C/OFF Subbiah Ramakrishnan

Hari Hara Suthan 09/04/2017 FRONT IDUN

2 SEA1178 18/04/2017 3/OFF Ganesan Aadarsh 18/04/2017 FRONT NJORD3 SEA0492 12/05/2017 3/OFF Sridhar Manoj 12/05/2017 FRONT SIGNE4 SEA0708 11/02/2017 3/OFF Viswaswaran Vishnu 10/05/2017 SEA BAY5 SEA0970 05/05/2017 J/DECK Gurumurthy Sarath Babu 05/05/2017 FRONT PUMA6 SEA0488 10/05/2017 J/DECK Kuzhikkattukunnel

ChandranArun Sidharth 10/05/2017 FRONT DUKE

7 SEA0481 18/04/2017 J/DECK Thirunavukkarasu Sathyesh 18/04/2017 FRONT NJORD8 SEA0176 18/03/2017 C/ENG Rajapakse Rakkitha 01/05/2017 FRONT LION9 SEA1035 18/04/2017 2/ENG Antony Raj Manoj 18/04/2017 FRONT NJORD10 SEA0924 18/04/2017 WIPER Sivasami Siva 18/04/2017 FRONT NJORD11 SEA0851 12/04/2017 WIPER Veeraraj Ranjith Kumar 12/04/2017 FRONT ODIN

Capt.SenierJasonJames,MVSeaOrpheusCapt. Senier Jason James started with SeaTeam in 2015 and was promoted after 3 contracts and 21 days of office training in Singapore. He has been a Chief Mate since 2012.

ChiefEngineerTinongDenisChief Engineer Tinong Dennis started with SeaTeam in 2013 and was promoted after 5 contracts and 21 days of office training in Singapore. He has been a 2nd Engineer since 2010.

ChiefEngineerRakkithaRajapakse,MTFrontLionChief Engineer Rakkitha Rajapakse joined SeaTeam on 28th July 2010 as a 3rd Engineer and got promoted to 2nd Engineer in his 2nd Contract with the Company. Later with 40 months of sea service and with 8 complete contracts with the company as a 2nd Engineer, he is now promoted to Chief Engineer presently sailing onboard vessel MT Front Lion from 01st May 2017.

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Contact Us

Singapore

SEATEAM MANAGEMENT PTE LTD

10 Hoe Chiang Road, #19-03/04/05 Keppel Towers, Singapore 089315Tel: +65-6631-9850Fax: +65-6631-9851

Chennai

SEATEAM MANAGEMENT (INDIA) PVT LTD

Amble Side, V Floor, No. 8 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungam-bakkam, Chennai-600 006, IndiaTel: +91-44-2833-3100Fax: +91-44-2833-3102

Manila

SEATEAM MANAGEMENT (PHILS) INC.

1A & 2B Maria Daniel Bldg. 470 Corner MH Del Pilar & San Andres St. Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004 Tel: + 63-2353 -9807Fax: +63-2353 -9813

Web Sitewww.sea-team.com

SeaTeam Management

New Team Mates

Removable Tray

This removable tray, to be fixed on the generator railings, greatly helps the person working on the Generator Engines, as all engines have a very small area for work and routine maintenance, thus having no place for keeping tools safely. Also reduces the risk of tools falling down accidently on the person working below.

This detachable tray helps reduce man power and time taken, as tools can be directly placed on

Best Practice Sharingby 2nd Engineer Dilraj Rodrigues – MT Front Ull

A detachable and sturdy tool tray for Auxiliary. Engine maintenance, designed and fabricated by Fitter, Outhukattan Prasath.

the Tray, hence eliminating the need of additional help for the same tasks.

MANILA OFFICE

SR.CREWINGEXECUTIVE

Xenia P. Victoriano

INDIAOFFICE

SENIORCREWINGEXECUTIVE

Naveen Kumar. N

SYSTEMANDTRAINING EXECUTIVE

Dhaniklal V S

SINGAPOREOFFICE

SENIORSUPERINTENDENT

Remsudeen Assanisa

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANTValentina Jap

HSQEEXECUTIVEGanesh

s/o Anbalagan

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